Welcome Letter

Welcome

LETTER

Welcome to WOCNext® 2022: A Global Education Event from WOCN® and WCET®!

We are thrilled to welcome participants in Forth Worth and online from around the globe to help us celebrate the return of in-person events and the collaboration between two premier wound, ostomy, and continence associations—the Wound, Ostomy , and Continence Nurses SocietyTM (WOCN®) and the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists® (WCET®). Together, both organizations offer almost 100 years of knowledge, evidence-based practice expertise, and research. We have convened for this unique, joint event to offer you an experience that is unlike any other! Aimed at providing a global view of healthcare and collaboration, WOCNext® 2022 will offer you global perspectives on the big challenges and small victories we ALL face as healthcare professionals.

Some things to be aware of for this year’s event:

• Access all things WOCNext in the palm of your hands with the WOCNext® 2022 app! If you haven’t already, download this official event app for the opportunity to view the event schedule and build a personalized planner, view speaker information, message exhibitors and schedule one-onone appointments through MyConnect, message other attendees through MyConnect, browse exhibitor product galleries, locate exhibitor booths through the Floorplan, view accepted abstracts, ePosters, and more!

• There is increased interactivity during select sessions with Q&A and/or polling features. During these sessions you can participate right from your cell phone or tablet. Connect via the app or web at wocn.cnf.io to start interacting!

• Interested in learning about the latest innovation and research from your colleagues across the globe? Don’t forget to spend some time reviewing our ePosters to browse their work and take advantage of the opportunity to obtain up to 6.35 additional Contact Hours!

• Have questions about the event? Nurse Nancy is here to help! From your mobile phone, simply text “Hi” to 866.297.0659 to get started.

• Don’t forget to share your WOCNext event experience and photos with us on social media. We encourage you to post on Facebook,

LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram pages using the official conference hashtag, #WOCNext2022.

Get ready for 3 ½ days packed with evidence-based research, expert analysis, and inspiring stories. As you attend sessions online and interact with new and old friends over the next several days, we hope that the education, strategies, and best practices exchanged during the event will serve you well. Your presence here is an indication that you are committed to making a positive difference, not only in your own practice, but to the WOC nursing specialty around the world. We hope that this experience helps bring you and your colleagues a new sense of healing, compassion, and togetherness. Thank you for the everyday contributions you make in the lives of those you serve and the commitment you are sharing with us to further your education and improve patient outcomes.

We hope you enjoy your experience and we look forward to hearing from you throughout the event.

SUNNIVA ZARATKIEWICZ, PHD, RN, CWCN

WOCN National Conference Planning Committee Chair

ALISON CRAWSHAW, BSC, RGN

WCET Congress Coordinator