(BONUS) Ostomy Observations Series S3E1: What to do with supplies you don’t use: Donate, destroy, or dust collectors?

This special podcast is part of the Ostomy Observations Series, a 6-part series included in the “Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow” Program. In this episode, we delve into Surplus Ostomy Supply Management with Jan Colwell, a distinguished WOC care expert. Jan discusses various topics including patient concerns about acquiring extra supplies, advice for nurses on pouching system assessments, recommendations for initial pouch and accessory quantities, options for donating supplies, institutional barriers to receiving surplus supplies, tips for patients managing their stock supply, strategies for WOC nurses to support disparity populations, and pearls of wisdom for both nurses and ostomy patients. Both the Ostomy Observations podcast series and the Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow Program are commercially supported through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. For additional information, please visit wocn.org/exceptionaloutcomes. The WOCN® Society does not endorse or support products or services.