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WTA Program Outcomes
WTA Program Outcomes
The WOCN® Society developed the WTA Program to further empower wound,ostomy and continence (WOC) nurses in all health settings. When a WOC nurseis not available the WTA acts as a WOC nurse extender to provide optimal care forpatients with acute and chronic wounds.
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The WTA Program equips non-specialty licensed wound care providers withevidence-based international standards of care to work under the direction of aWOC specialty nurse, WOC advanced practice registered nurse or physician.
The WTA Program offers 24 CONTACT HOURS for nurses and 21 CONTINUING COMPETENCY UNITS for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
87% of graduates implemented changes to their practice based on information and skills learned.
96% of Course Coordinators believe WTA graduates have increased collaborations with other health care team members to enhance prevention of pressure injuries and management of wound and skin care.
71% of graduates reported improve patient outcomes.
97% of graduates stated that new knowledge, or updated knowledge, was gained including:
1. THE ABILITY TO DO ACCURATE WOUND ASSESSMENTS
2. UNDERSTANDING OF TREATMENT OPTIONS
3. APPRECIATION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF CRITICAL AND ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION
4. COMMUNICATION WITH THE HEALTH CARE TEAM
5. BETTER TECHNIQUES IN WOUND IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT
6. PATIENT AND COLLEAGUE EDUCATION
7. PROMOTION OF WOUND PREVENTION STRATEGIES
AREAS IMPACTED BY WTA KNOWLEDGE & PRACTICE
1. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE BEHAVIORS - 59%
2. LEADERSHIP SKILLS - 47%
3. CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS - 76%
4. NURSE COMPETENCY - 74%
5. HIGH QUALITY CARE BASED ON BEST-AVAILABLE EVIDENCE - 67%
6. IMPROVEMENT IN NURSING PRACTICE - 83%
7. IMPROVEMENT IN PATIENT OUTCOMES - 71%
8. IMPROVEMENT IN NURSING CARE DELIVERY - 73%
Visit wocn.org/wtaprogram to learn more.
The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15115.
[ REFERENCES]
* WOCN Society. (2018). [WTA Program Course Coordinator Survey].
* WOCN Society. (2018).[WTA Program Participant Outcomes Survey].
* WOCN Society. (2014). [WTA Program Outcomes Survey].
