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1 Issue 1 January 2017 In this issue: VP Message in English, French and Chinese 1-3 WCET next conference: 4 Vice-President s Message Change Elizabeth A. Ayello, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CWON, ETN, MAPWCA, FAAN WCET Vice President, World Ostomy Awareness Day 2016 Celebrations 7 The AASTN - Australia years of Stomatherapy in Belgium 28 The 10th Anniversary of Nanjing ETNEP & Chinese ETNEP Directors Forum 28 Other up-coming Education Events 30 This is the time of the year when for many cultures, the calendar year changes. For some, the new year of 2017 began on 1 January, for others the year of the Rooster will be ushered in later on 27 January. Other cultures will mark the start of a new year at other times throughout the year. Although the dates are different depending upon which calendar is followed [Gregorian (internationally-used) or lunar, etc.], what is common to most is a time of celebration, being with family and friends, special foods, and reflection on the year past. For some, that reflection can result in resolutions to make changes in their live and do better in the new year. Having a clean slate of days before you provides a wonderful opportunity to make the best of each and every year. My personal wishes for each and every WCET member to have a great year. Collectively, members of the WCET change lives every day in their nursing practice. As they stand by their ostomy, wound or incontinence patients, they provide the needed knowledge, expert care, compassion, and support to make each day count for the better. Their stories are inspirational and meaningful. This issue of the BullETin contains many reflections of what our WCET members from Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Iran, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates have done over the past year. Remember that change requires one to act, or as it has been written; Action Changes Things These members have not only chosen to change the lives of patients or educational level of their colleagues about ostomy, wounds or incontinence, they have also taken the time to share their stories with all WCET members. I hope you enjoy reading the diverse stories that our WCET members have provided for you and perhaps it might provide you some ideas for change that you can implement in the coming year. Also take time to review announcements of the many educational congresses and conferences that will be held in the coming year. Your knowledge should always be enhanced by attending educational seminars, congresses or conferences. Here s to a great year! Sincerely, Elizabeth BullETin January

2 Changer Elizabeth A. Ayello, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CWON, ETN, MAPWCA, FAAN Vice Présidente du WCET, (Thanks Laurent Chabal for this French translation) C est l époque où, dans différentes cultures, a lieu le changement d année. Pour certains, la nouvelle année 2017 a commencé le 1r Janvier, pour d autres l année du Coq sera célébrée le 27 janvier. D autres cultures marqueront le début de cette nouvelle année à d autres moments particuliers. Bien que les dates diffèrent selon le calendrier suivi (grégorien (utilisé internationalement), lunaire, ), ce qui est commun à la plupart de ces moments consiste en des temps de célébration, d être en famille et entre amis, de partager des repas de fête et de penser à l année écoulée. Pour certains, cette réflexion peut aboutir à des résolutions de changement à apporter dans leur vie et à faire mieux pour la nouvelle année à venir. Faire table rase nous donne une merveilleuse opportunité pour rendre chaque année à venir meilleure. J adresse donc mes voeux de meilleure année à chacun et tous les membres du WCET. Collectivement, les membres du WCET, dans leurs pratiques infirmières, changent la vie des patients stomisés, souffrants de plaies ou de troubles de la continence en les accompagnant tous les jours. Ils fournissent les enseignements nécessaires, les soins d expert, la compassion et le soutient qui vont faire que pour ces patients chaque jour compte. Leurs récits sont inspirants et signifiants. Ce numéro du BullETin regroupe de nombreuses perspectives de ce que nos membres du WCET venant d Australie, Belgique, Canada, Chine, Costa Rica, Croatie, Iran, Malaisie, Arabie Saoudite, Sri Lanka, Suisse et des Emirats Arabes Unis ont fait au cours de l année écoulée. Rappelons-nous que le changement exige que nous passions à l action, où comme il a été écrit : L Action Change les Choses Ces membres ont non seulement choisi de changer la vie de leurs patients, voire le niveau de connaissance de leurs collègues sur les stomies, les plaies ou les troubles de la continence, mais ils ont également pris le temps de partager leurs récits avec tous les membres du WCET. J espère que vous apprécierez ces différents témoignages que le WCET vous transmet et que cela, peut-être, vous donnera quelques idées de changements à mettre en œuvre au cours de l année à venir. Prenez aussi le temps d examiner les annonces des nombreux congrès et conférences qui vont se tenir prochainement. Nos connaissances devraient toujours être renforcées en assistant à ce type de séminaires, congrès ou conférences. Voici une grande année qui débute! Sincèrement Elizabeth BullETin January

3 改变 Elizabeth A. Ayello 博士, 註冊護士, ACNS-BC, CWON, ETN, MAPWCA, FAAN WCET 副總裁 (Thanks to Michelle Lee for this Chinese translation) 这是一年中许多不同文化的人, 日历年转变的时候 对一些人来说,2017 年的新年开始于 1 月 1 日 但对于其他人, 鸡年将于 1 月 27 日到来 其他文化的人会标记其他时间作为新的一年的开始 虽然日期的不同是取决于所使用的日历 [ 格里高利亚 ( 国际使用 )] 或农历等等, 但对大多数人来说, 这是与家人和朋友庆祝的日子, 享用特殊食物和反思过去的一年 对于一些人, 这种反思可以导致在他们的生活中作出改变, 并在新的一年做得更好 你也可以给自己一个奇妙的机会, 使每一年都成为最好的一年 我个人希望每位 WCET 成员均有一个伟大的一年 总的来说,WCET 的成员每天在他们的护理实践中改变生命 当他们站在他们的造口, 伤口或失禁患者旁边时, 他们提供所需的知识, 专业护理, 同情心和支持, 使每一天都变得更好 他们的故事鼓舞人心和极有意义 本期公报包含了来自瑞士, 澳大利亚, 比利时, 加拿大, 中国, 哥斯达黎加, 克罗地亚, 伊朗, 马来西亚, 沙特阿拉伯的 WCET 成员的许多反思 斯里兰卡和阿拉伯联合酋长国在过去一年中所做的工作 请记住, 改变是需要行动, 或可将它写成为 - 行动改变事情 这些成员不只选择改变患者的生活, 或提升他们的同事关于造口, 伤口或失禁护理的教育水平, 也花时间与所有 WCET 成员分享他们的故事 我希望您喜欢阅读我们 WCET 会员为您提供的各种不同的故事, 也许它可能提供一些改变的想法, 您可以在来年实践 请花些时间阅读将在未来一年举行的许多教育性的大会和会议的公告 你的知识将通过参加教育研讨会, 大会或会议来加强 来年将是伟大的一年! 诚挚的问候, 伊丽莎白 BullETin January

4 WCET Next Conference, Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia Malaysia is very fortunate to be chosen to host the WCET Biennial Congress 2018, to be held on the 14 to 18 April The Local Organizing Committee is in the planning phase and working very closely with our WCET Congress and Meeting Coordinator, Ms Dee Waugh and also our event coordinator. The scientific program is being planned to cover all aspects of Enterostomal Therapy Nursing including poster exhibition, oral papers and case presentations. The abstract submission shall be opened in April 2017 and we request all Enterostomal Therapists around the world to participate in this auspicious event to share, network and keep abreast with the latest development in the field. We have identified the keynote speakers to deliver the topic of interest in relation to our congress theme: Ethnocentric Challenges in Nursing Care. Our Pre Congress Workshop will cover topics about Diabetic Foot assessment including prevention aspects, incontinence management including performing pelvic floor exercise, history taking and assessment and also difficult stoma management. We have been promoting the congress since our last meeting in Cape Town, South Africa during the 21 st Congress and continuously we update especially at our local seminars and conferences including a blast s to all attendees of the 21 st WCET Congress. We hope to get full support from local and international ETs and Nurses for this upcoming congress. Recently we had visited the conference venue with our major sponsors and all was set up to ensure the full success of the congress. Cheers and see you in Kuala Lumpur in Ms Mariam Mohd Nasir WCET Congress Chairman 2018 BullETin January

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6 More information on : WCET 22 nd Biennial Congress Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA, promotional booth at the WCET 21 st Biennial Congress, Cape Town, South Africa BullETin January

7 World Ostomy Awareness Day 2016 Celebrations In Canada Arden Townshend, RN, ET, Ostomy Care and Supply Centre, New Westminster, BC, Canada For this special day, we hosted an Education Day. We had about 200 people with an ostomy and their supporter(s) attend a full-day function where we had speakers present on a variety of topics. We had an insurance agent speak about getting the right policy after ostomy surgery and serious illness. We also had someone from the Canadian Air Travel Safety Authority speak about getting through security at the airport seamlessly. A surgeon joined us to speak about the surgical considerations associated with ostomy site selection, and we had an ostomy blogger, accompanied by a person who makes adapted ostomy garments, talk about clothing options. It was a great chance for people to learn about life after ostomy surgery, as well as meet other people who have an ostomy. Thanks so much for collecting stories from peoples celebrations of this day. In China As in the speaker room, it was a full house in our booth! Zhang Shuangshuang, Secretary of Shandong ETNEP, China Rose Angels To Make Life of Patients with Ostomy Better. October 1 st is the annual World Ostomy Awareness Day. The existence of the day is indicating us that there are people who are living with ostomy suffering from grief and struggle associated with disease and ostomy. As a wound ostomy continence nurse, we shoulder the responsibility to care for them, give support and guidance for their selfcare and improve their quality of life. Shandong ETNEP is founded in September this year. There are 20 students who will become ETs in November. On October 1st, we held an activity to mark this day to increase the awareness of the students about World Ostomy Day. Firstly, a video reflecting ostomy patients life was played and the students were aware of the real experience a patient faced with. Secondly, an introduction of WCET including its organization, journal and scholarship, symposium is shown to them and they got to know how to become a member of WCET. Then they learned to make stoma model by themselves using the balloon and foam. With the stoma model, they made a heart-shaped drawing board and left an impression of their fingers which meant they will care ostomy patients with heart. Finally, they wrote their wishes to patients and own specialised career of Wound, Ostomy and Continence nursing. The students all expressed that they felt warmness and hope for future by the activity and would learn harder to give high quality of nursing to the patients with ostomy. BullETin January

8 Introduction of WCET Heart-shaped drawing board made with stoma models Making wishes for patients and future BullETin January

9 Jiangsu ETs on the Norma N. Gill Day On June 26th, the delegation of Jiangsu ETs marked the Norma N. Gill Day by Gathering and discussing the development of professional nursing in Nanjing China. The president of Jiangsu Nursing Association Huo Xiaorong attended this activity. Nanjing ETNEP Director Huo Xiaorong and Jiangsu ETs Norma N. Gill Day Logo Jiangsu ET nursing has been developed for over a decade since first ET trained in ETs in Jiangsu province are more than 120, may be up to 10 percent of the ET in China. Under the lead of Nursing Association, Jiangsu ET hold promise of Norma N. Gill s vision, adhere to the specialized nursing development, turn to promote the recoveries of ostomy, wound and incontinence patients, improve the quality of life, and return back to society. The 10th Nanjing ETNEP anniversary preparatory meeting Director s motto First of all, the agenda of the tenth Nanjing ETNEP anniversary meeting was discussed. Until now, China s third ETNEP Nanjing ET School, which was held in 2007, has trained more than 160 ETs all over the country, including Taiwan. The ETs in specialist areas preached the gospel to millions of patients, and also become the spark of specialty development in China. Tenth was considered as a milestone, urging the nursing specialty to move forward. BullETin January

10 Jiangsu ETs reflections on this special day Secondly, youth lecturer selection was planned. To promote the construction of talent team, Jiangsu Nurse Association Wound Ostomy Incontinence Nursing Committee intends to select youth ET lecturers in Jiangsu province and train them to be qualified speakers in the future. The discussion about E-health platform Logo of Jiangsu WON nursing Association Jiangsu ETs BullETin January

11 Third, they discussed the further extension of the E-health platform for stoma home care. So more patients will enjoy the convenience in the Internet era and get professional care at home. Following Norma s vision, we Jiangsu ETs will always establish our goal, and keep exceeding our former achievements. In Costa Rica Andrés Campos Vargas, WCET Costa Rica International Delegate Due to the ostomy awareness day on October 1 st, we ran a campaign about the knowledge of the ostomy and how the people can still live with one. This campaign started with the idea of give a voice to the ostomates and their families. The idea grew with the companion of the Asociación decuci & Crohn de Costa Rica, OstoCare CR. The idea was to take pictures of some ostomates and expose the pictures in a gallery for a period of time (from September 26 th to 30 d ). Besides the picture of every ostomy model, we wrote a little review of his/her story about the ostomy (the reason to be an ostomate). The theme of the exposition was Salvavidas (Life Guard) this to give a name to the ostomy. We had 5 models, professional photographs, a great team of people that work donating their time and ideas to bring this great idea to life, The Asociación de CUCI & Crohn de Costa Rica has been doing a campaign about Crohn and Ulcerative Colitis for some years now. The reason to be a partner in the campaign is because a high number of associates had an ostomy (mostly of them are women from 21 to 35 years old). They were really interested in give information and support to the women with risk to have an ostomy. OstoCare CR (Andrés Campos Vargas) is a small company in Costa Rica dedicated to ostomy since 2011 has been working with ostomates from all ages helping them to understand living with an ostomy (visiting patients, ostomy talks, home education, hospital education and consulting). The Campaign had been placed in Costa Rica Hospitals offering to the ostomates to raise their voices and help each other to become successful getting their lives back and knowing how to take care of their ostomy. In October the campaign had be traveling around Costa Rica so we had the ostomy month all of October and helped the ostomy association of Costa Rica to became stronger and louder. The campaign caught the attention of the National TV (the models had an interview and the Channel 7 of Costa Rica had recorded a special program about ostomies). Radio and newspaper were also interested about the ostomy awareness. All of this to give the right support to the ostomates, their families as Health professionals to understand about the ostomy and to understand about living with an ostomy. Our idea is to keep with the photographs every year and involve more people. It is a lot of feelings, stories and laughs about everyone having good days and not so good days, but in the end, they all know that are doing something really brave and a good example to the others. BullETin January

12 This is the poster of the campaign. She is Mariela Lopez, 23 years old. She has had an ostomy since three years ago. These are the models of the campaign, photographers and make up artists Ostomy Models: Mariela, Deyanira, Andrés and Andrea BullETin January

13 All the work and time was with no profit, all was a donation of every professional and model involve Models and their pictures BullETin January

14 Pictures in the exhibition area In Croatia Andrés Campos Vargas, WCET ID Costa Rica Tanja Miodrag RN, BSN, Head nurse of general and abdominal surgery, Alma Pisarić, RN, BSN, Head nurse of Service for surgery, and Ivana Peterle Kesner RN, BSN, Head nurse of surgical polyclinic, at General hospital Md. Ivo Pedišić Sisak, Croatia Tanja Miodrag RN, BSN Symposium on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with stoma , The fight with prejudices or challenge worth fighting? BullETin January

15 The quality of health care is an indispensable segment of daily work. Following the development of the profession, working on self-improvement this year we put a challenge in front us. The challenge worth fighting. As we did last year, and this year we marked the International Day of persons with stoma performed, as a one-day symposium. The initiative started on abdominal surgery at General Hospital Md. Ivo Pedišić, Sisak, from head nurse. Initiative had generous support of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists and psychologists of our institution. General hospital Dr.Ivo Pedišić, Sisak, Croatia As head nurse of the Department of General and Abdominal Surgery (Tanja Miodrag, RN, BSN.) I organized numerous courses with the aim of spreading knowledge and skills in the field of ostomy. I also participated in numerous national and international conferences, exchanging colleague experiences and improving nurse practice. All that effort and work has resulted in the idea of keeping this symposium, which is truly demonstrated what it means to strive collaboration and teamwork in order to achieve excellence in nursing practice. What makes us unique is precisely the fact that we recognize the importance of education, the importance of developing multi-disciplinary team and encouraging mutual cooperation for the second year in a row. Precisely this is a step forward in improving the quality of service provided and the reduction of prejudice to the public about the concept of stoma and ostomy. The symposium was organised by the Organising Board Dr. Ivo Pedišić Sisak, HLZ- Sisak and affiliates HUMS-a (Croatian Nurses Association) Sisak. This year s topic of the symposium was: Living with stoma-struggle with prejudice or challenge worth fighting?. We believe that this is a question that any potential or current patient with a stoma meets every day. This is a question that requires an answer! As the symposium was attended by 140 participants we showed that their support is the only way how we can change things for the better. With the aim of informing the public about the problems of stoma patients, symposium was covered by the County Sisačko-Moslavačka, network TV and local radio stations. Attendees of this meeting BullETin January

16 Keynote speakers of this Symposium The aim of this symposium was to inform the public and brought down the prejudices which are present in the life of individuals with a stoma. Goal was to emphasize that Enterostomal Therapy is something important, that ET Nursing is a necessity in Republic of Croatia and that something has to be done. Though of set of lectures through which we covered all health professionals, we have tried to demonstrate a multidisciplinary team of professionals who need to ensure that people with stoma are providing the quality of life that they truly deserve. The importance of implementing Enterostomal Therapy in our health care system was something that we heard from guest speakers and colleagues, such as Ivanka Benčic, RN, BSN, ET whose lectures certainly emphasised the needs for having more ETs in our country. Ivanka Benčić, RN, BSN, ET Tanja Lupieri, RN, MSN, President of the Croatian Nurses Association s (HUMS) Support for the maintenance of this symposium was provided by the president of HUMS-a, Tanja Lupieri RN, MSN, showing how the Croatian Association of Nurses (HUMS) is truly an association behind its members and promotes nursing as a profession. Response of colleagues from various institutions outside of our county is a good example of how we should strive to improve our profession and accept the challenges. Lectures from our internist and our surgeons did the first session of the symposium. Lectures included more frequent colorectal cancer incidence, methods of treatment and complications of ostomy. Accent was placed on the importance of timely detection of problems with the possibility of their solution or treatment. What followed were the topics in the domain of nurses as equal members of the team. Nurses showed that targeted interventions affect quality of life and to that knowledge we can change things for the better. BullETin January

17 With enthusiasm and love for the profession, head nurse of general and abdominal surgery at General Hospital Md. Ivo Pedisic Tanja Miodrag together with the team of nursing staff and the support of head nurses in surgery (Alma Pisarić and Ivana Peterle Kesner) strive for excellence and implementation of new knowledge into everyday practice. New insights were presented in working with so far achieved results. What is important to note that the results are the product of labor and organizing courses, lectures and participate in conferences and meetings. From left to right: Alma Pisarić, RN, BSN, Ivana Pererle Kesner, RN, BSN and Tanja Miodrag RN, BSN In the last session we gathered team of professionals involved in the care of person with a stoma. General Hospital Md. Ivo Pedišić truly have an early preparatory and post-operative rehabilitation for patients with stoma, more about that is told by physiotherapists in our institution. That full access to the patient takes a little more, we heard about psychosocial adaptation to the stoma presented by a colleague who is a psychologist. Important links in maintaining the continuity of health care certainly are our visiting nurses and colleagues from home care who also participated in this symposium. The end of the symposium marked an active workshop divided into three groups that included Enterostomal Therapists from Croatia that finished the regular program of WCET. One of the lectures: Md. Antun Šarić, abdominal surgeon and head of department for general and abdominal surgery at GH Md. Ivo Pedišić Sisak. BullETin January

18 Work and multidisciplinary approach is the only guidelines for success and my personal belief. After workshops and well done symposium we had socializing and conversation including our former patients, current stoma patients, in the direction of the development of the profession and life of person with a stoma. We are proud to say that behind us is successfully done symposium with clearly sent a message - that life with a stoma challenge is worth fighting for. In Iran Setareh Azizi Elize WCET Iran International Delegate For this special event, I have made a doll for pediatric section. Handmade puppet And Coloplast celebrated this Stoma day in a Coloproctology congress with invited Nurses and Surgeons. BullETin January

19 Attendes of the Coloproctology conference In Saudi Arabia Eisiah M. Abbas, RN,MSC. Skin Intergity, Wound & Ostomy Care Specialist WCET Publications and Communications Member We have started celebrating this day since 2012 and this year had our 5th celebration. It is one day of exhibition and lectures for patients, Hospital staff about Stoma and Ostomy care, but also for management. We also have volunteers from our patients to help us explain and demonstrate. We are preparing for an upcoming one at the end of this year. Activities during our 4 th Ostomy Awareness Day BullETin January

20 Louise Rafferty, Senior Colorectal Clinical Specialist, KFSH&RC Riyadh, WCET Saudi Arabia ID and member of the WCET Education Committee Colorectal cancer is the 2 nd most common cancer overall in Saudi Arabia (Saudi Cancer Registry, 2010). Although a national screening programme has been proposed within the kingdom as of today it does not exist (Alsanea et al, 2015). Therefore when many patients present with symptoms of colorectal cancer it is often found to be at an advanced stage, making it more likely that an ostomy will be needed as part of their treatment. As in many parts of the world talking about your ostomy or bowel problems is a taboo subject and in Saudi Arabia this is no different (Murray et al, 2015). The Colorectal Therapy Nursing Program in collaboration with the Colorectal Surgery Department held an Ostomy Awareness Day at the KFSH&RC Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 31 st March The main aim of the day was to try and correct any misconceptions people have about ostomies and get people talking about their bowel conditions, without feeling embarrassed (Rafferty, 2016). Members of the media attended providing coverage of the event for national TV and newspapers. Guests got to walk through the giant inflatable colon, where they learnt about the early signs of colorectal cancer. Educational leaflets about the signs, symptoms and prevention of colorectal cancer were disseminated. There was also an expert on hand discussing hereditary diseases and the different genetic tests available. Our nutritional department dieticians were available to offer advice on a vast range of diets. Big screen TV s showed guests how a colonoscopy was preformed and offered advice on screening and bowel preparation (Rafferty, 2016). The stoma therapists were on hand to offer specialist advice to ostomates, whilst also educating the public with the help of visual aids, models and supplies. It was a great step forward and a pleasure to have members of the newly formed Saudi Ostomy Association openly talking about their experiences with their ostomy and answering questions from the public (Rafferty, 2016). Many of our past and present ostomates attended, providing the opportunity to engage with other ostomates. Awareness of defaecatory disorders including faecal incontinence and obstructive defecation was also promoted generating a great interest from guests (Rafferty, 2016). Last but not least a WCET NNGF booth was there, promoting our profession and history to our colleagues, young Saudi nurses and members of the public. This was important, as currently there are only 14 known certified ET s in Saudi Arabia, for a population of almost 30 million people (Hibbert & Al-Dossari, 2015). The day was a great success with over 550 patients, staff, ostomates and members of the public attending. Mickey Mouse made a guest appearance for the children and showed off his ostomy, he helped oversee the signing of a large poster, showing support for all ostomates (Rafferty, 2016). Endoscopy Staff Nurse Hanna Abdullah explaining all about colonoscopy s BullETin January

21 Colorectal Advanced Practice Nurse Hajer Alsabaa explaining all about ostomies Colorectal Clinical Specialist Khuloud Alhassan guiding people through the giant inflatable colon Staff Nurses from the general surgery ward welcoming people at the registration table BullETin January

22 The day drew large crowds Colorectal Surgeon Dr Luai Ashari being interviewed by the media The large We support ostomates poster members of the public signed. BullETin January

23 Members of the Colorectal surgery and colorectal therapy nursing team References 1. Alsanea N et al (2015) National Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer Screening in Saudi Arabia with strength of recommendations and quality of evidence. Annals of Saudi Medicine 35(3): Hibbert D & Al-Dossari R (2015) Developing Enterostomal Therapy as a nursing specialty in Saudi Arabia: which model fits best. Journal of Gastrointestinal Nursing 13(3): Murray E et al (2015) Caring for Stoma Patients in Saudi Arabia. Journal of Gastrointestinal Nursing 13(4): Rafferty L (2016) Ostomy Awareness Day KFSH&RC Stoma Newsletter September 2016 (Not yet printed) 5. Saudi Cancer Registry (2010) Cancer Incidence Report Saudi Arabia (accessed 28 April 2016) BullETin January

24 In Sri-Lanka Geethani Samaraweera - ETNO Secretary of the Enterostomal Therapy Nurses Association - Sri Lanka We have done the World Ostomy Awareness Day Celebration on October 8. Supun Pragett, WCET Publications and Communications Member My stoma care lecture in defense University, Colombo Sri Lanka BullETin January

25 In Switzerland Laurent Chabal, WCET Publications and Communications Committee Chairperson Colosplast had organisazed a conference day on October 31 in Bern, with the participation and the support of ILCo Swiss (Swiss Ostomate Association), the SSA (Swiss Stomaltherapists Association), Publicare (one of our service providers in Ostomate, Wound and Continence products) and Vanilla Blush. More than 300 intergenerational participants, patients and professionnals, attended this event. Most of the programme was dedicated to patients interview and testimony. Ostomate patients were coming from different backgrounds and had their stoma for various reasons. Underwear and swimwear models were shown on stage and in an industry booth. It was an opportunity to show WCET work in the SSA booth. Association and indutry booths Conference room with attendees BullETin January

26 The AASTN Australia Prepared by Carmen George, Clinical Nurse Consultant Stomal Therapy Nursing / Wound Management, Melbourne The Australian Association of Stomal Therapy Nurses (AASTN) came into being in Since then it has gone from strength to strength. Underpinning the success of our organisation is our constitution, our code of ethics, our standards of practice, our Journal of Stomal Therapy Nursing Australia (JSTN), our continuing professional development (CPD) process, our credentialing process and our regular conferences plus the ongoing commitment of our individual members. Currently we have nearly 600 members. Our executive comes from all over Australia; the role of our executive is to ensure the smooth running of our organisation and to be the spokespersons for all matters relating to our nursing specialty. The biggest issue in Australia affecting our nursing specialty at the moment is the government review of the Stoma Appliance Scheme. Both our executive and individual members are working to ensure that benefits to our patients are not compromised. Last year at our biennial conference 3 of our members were honoured with life membership. The 3 members awarded this honour where Elizabeth English from Adelaide, South Australia; Keryln Carville from Perth in Western Australia and Patricia Walls from Brisbane Queensland. From left to right: Keryln Carville, Elizabeth English and Patricia Walls receiving their awards. Most WCET members are familiar with Elizabeth English who spent a long and distinguished time on the executive board of the WCET where she held positions as Education Chairperson, Vice President and President. She is still a current member of the WCET education committee. During her time on the WCET executive board she over saw the establishment of the first ETNEP program in China. Now Elizabeth is busy establishing and directing the first East African ETNEP in Nairobi Kenya. In addition to her major contribution to stomal therapy nursing worldwide Elizabeth has had a long association with our Australian Association and has been recognised locally, nationally and internationally. In 2012 she was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) medal for services to nursing, particularly in the field of stomal therapy clinical practice and education, and through executive roles with national BullETin January

27 and international associations. The AASTN has now awarded her the honour of life time membership which is in recognition of conspicuous contribution to, and eminence in, the field of Stomal Therapy Nursing. Pat Walls from Brisbane was also awarded our life time membership honours for her conspicuous contribution to and eminence in our specialty. Pat completed her training as an STN in 1982 and followed this up with further studies and qualifications in wound management. Pat has worked as a Clinical Nurse Consultant in Stomal Therapy/ Wound Care at the Holy Spirit hospital in Brisbane since Over the past almost 30 years she has always been ready to assist nurses with her immense knowledge in the field of stomal therapy/wound care. Pat has been a preceptor to many STN trainees as well as teaching in the stomal therapy programs when run in Queensland. Pat has had 13 papers published and presented 28 papers at national and international conferences. She has been a long time member of the WCET and travelled to many WCET congresses. Pat has always been a very active member of the AASTN, regularly participating in branch meetings and promoting the specialty avidly. She has held many organisational positions including Vice President of the AASTN National executive from She has also held the position of Queensland branch State President & Vice President plus been a state representative to the national executive and a member of the AASTN conference organising committee member of 1999 conference. This life time honour is well deserved and reflects the respect of colleagues for her commitment and contribution to our nursing specialty. Professor Keryln Carville is well known both in Australia and worldwide. She qualified in Stomal Therapy nursing in 1974 and proudly puts STN behind her name in addition to PhD. Keryln has been inspirational and a mentor and role model for many stomal therapy nurses across Australia. Keryln is currently Professor of Primary Health Care and Community Nursing at the Silver Chain Nursing Association and Curtin University School of Nursing, Midwifery and Para-medicine in WA. Keryln has an expansive clinical practice in wound and ostomy management and has a commitment to research and education within these domains. A recognised and inspirational Clinical Leader in wound management in Australia and the Asia/Pacific region, she has delivered key note addresses nationally and internationally. In addition, she has travelled extensively to teach others about ST nursing, notably in China where they now have over 1000 STNs in 15 years, Iran, Malaysia, Indonesia, Tanzania, Kenya and Singapore (and possibly others she is very hard to keep up with!) Keryln is rarely at home, and when you look at the list of her additional involvements, it is no wonder. Besides her full time job she is: Founding and Life Member of the WA Wound Care Association Chair of the Wounds West Education Committee Inaugural Fellow of Australian Wound Management Association (AWMA) (2006) Chair of the AWMA Australian Wound Standards Committee Chair of the Australian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel Member of the AWMA Venous Leg Ulcer Committee Past editor of the JSTA (twice) Chair Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance Chair of the Evidence Committee International Wound Infection Institute As well as all the above, Keryln now sits on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Stomal Therapy Australia, Journal of Wound Practice and Research and the Journal of the Australian Council of Community Nurses. It is no wonder that the AASTN has awarded her too the honour of Life Membership in recognition of her conspicuous contribution to, and eminence in, the field of Stomal Therapy Nursing. BullETin January

28 20 years of Stomatherapy in Belgium Françoise Fievet, ET Nurse, CHU Brussels, Belgium On May 17, the Belgium French speaking association celebrated the 20th anniversary of the first Belgium ET training. On this occasion, a scientific event was organized in order to recall the evolution of the Stomatherapy in Belgium, and its importance for ostomy patients. The future of Stomatherapy and the one of patients with a stoma were also discussed. The specific professional title of specialized nurse in stomatherapy and wound care is not yet recognized in Belgium. A focus about this perspective was presented to us as well as the educational aspect of advanced practice. The end of the presentations took place in a good atmosphere, with projection of old pictures and evocation of funny memories of this first training which was followed by many others since then. Today there are 141 ETs in Belgium, and we are still proud to say we were the first twelve ones in The hundred participants warmly applauded Brigitte Crispin and Marie-Magdeleine Lefort, pioneers of this formation recognized by the WCET. Thanks, flowers and gifts were followed by a tasty cocktail. All the laboratories who support this training since the beginning of the adventure were present. It was the moment to thank them too. The 10 th Anniversary of Nanjing ETNEP & Chinese ETNEP Directors Forum Li Juyun, Weng Yajuan and Song Xia, ETs from Nanjing ETNEP and Jiangsu Nurses Association of Colostomy, Wound and Continence Committee, China On September 10, 2016, Nanjing Enterostomal Therapist Nursing Education Program marked their 10 th Anniversary. More than 200 participators including Former and current ET students from all over the country, the teachers and the preceptors, principals of China s 12 ETNEPs, and Provincial Health Commission leaders celebrated the precious day In gratitude and happy atmosphere. Distinguished guests such as Ms. Louise Forest-Lalande, Ms. Denise Hibbert, Dr. Keryln Carville, Ms. Michelle Li, and Dr. Huang Guanghe attended the celebration and give lectures at the academic conference. All Participants Nanjing ETNEP Diretor Huo Xiaorong In the opening video, ET students steps went across the country, from east to west, from north to south, embraced the vision of Norma N Gill and therefore improved the quality of life of people with ostomy, wound or continence needs. Huo Xiaorong, the director of Nanjing ETNEP, gave an appreciation speech; retelling the development of Nanjing ETNEP and thanks to all the committed people who have been involved in the development and the management of the Program. BullETin January

29 Louise Forest Lalande WCET Past President and Denise Hibbert WCET Chairperson of the Education Committee gave lectures for the meeting During the celebration, the Chinese ETNEP Directors Forum was successfully held. In this Seminar, all the directors gave brief introductions of each ETNEP. The former President of WCET Louise Forest Lalande and the Chairperson of WCET Education committee Denise Hibbert jointly made in-depth discussions with all Chinese ETNEP directors about the Future of Chinese ET Education. The Seminar enhanced understanding of each other, pinpointed ET education standard, and ensured consistent China ET education quality. In the evening, all the participators were totally immersed in wonderful music, touching performance, national dress and creative awards in the dinner party. As a representative of the international teachers, Ms. Louise Forest-Lalande said, more than maintaining an excellent program, Nanjing ETNEP has bringing ET Nursing to another level with their involvement in a mobile internet platform to enhance accessibility of ET nurses in China. She wishes Nanjing ETNEP to keep on with their excellent work and to continue quest for the advancement of ET Nursing in China and in the world. Previous ET students BullETin January

30 Other Up-coming Education Events Next NPUAP Conference, March 2017 The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) invites you to submit an abstract for a poster presentation at our 2017 Biennial Conference, Pressure Injury: Advancing the Vision. The deadline to submit abstracts was Monday, January 2, Applicants will be notified of the status of their abstract s acceptance by January 17, Please click on the following link to learn more and to submit your abstract: r/2017biennialabstracts To find out more about the Biennial Conference, please visit our website: npuap-biennial-conference/ Next Serbian Stoma Nurses Symposium, March 2017 Zivka Madžić, ECET and WCET member, President of the Association of Serbian Stoma Nurses BullETin January

31 We take this opportunity to inform you that the Association of Stoma Nurses Serbia continues with its activities so that in April 2017 Seventh Symposium Stoma Nurses Serbia, which will be held in Belgrade Sava Center. I want to remind you that our Association has organized several expert meetings with international participation. These reunions with their professional and scientific content and the organization caused great interest and praise the remarkable response by colleagues in the field of Coloproctology as Stoma care, wound and other specialties. That gives us the right to hope for another successful Symposium. This expert meeting will be a unique opportunity of networking and sharing our knowledge of Stoma Nurses with eminent experts in the field of stoma care from Europe and the world. On this symposium you would find lecturers such as 25 eminent speakers from home and abroad: Prof. Dr Zoran Krivokapic, Prof. Dr. Velimir Marković, Werner Droste - ECET Vice President, Gian Carlo Canese, and others. We are expecting the arrival of over 400 participants from home and abroad. This symposium is accredited by the Health Council of the Republic of Serbia with maximum points. Topics for participation in this symposium are open, so you can think around some more and send us some abstract to participate. I have great pleasure to you and members of your association to invite you to take an active participation and attend this important scientific meeting. We hope you take the good cheer and delight to this symposium. With respect. More information on: Next APETNA Conference, April 2017 IPB International Convention Center (IICC), Bogor City, Indonesia More information on : BullETin January

32 Next ECET Conference, June 2017 Estrel Berlin, Berlin, Germany Registration for the ECET Conference is now open! Registration fees are: Until 15 March From 16 March Member incl. VAT incl. VAT Non member incl. VAT incl. VAT Students incl. VAT incl. VAT One day reg incl. VAT incl. VAT Abstract submission for oral or poster presentation before 1 February 2017 (23.59 CET). You can submit your abstract in these categories: Ostomy care, Continence care and/or Wound care: State of the art Patients perspective Nurses perspective More information on : and BullETin January

33 New WUWHS Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 2018 Gulnaz Tariq - WCET UAE ID Abu Dhabi has won the bid for the World Union Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) Congress for This is a massive achievement for Healthcare system in the growing region. The World Union Wound Healing Congress is the biggest forum for research, evidence based practice and consensus document for wound care professionals around the world. The WUWHS was founded in Australia in 2000, the vision and mission of the union includes various guiding statements: Firstly, to improve wound care standards for patients, improve healthcare professional performances and facilitate universal access in all health care systems. Secondly, to educate all health care professionals in interdisciplinary team approaches that deliver best practice for improved patient outcomes, and to disseminate the educational and training toolkits created in practical, relevant and adaptable formats to meet local needs. Thirdly, to appraise and organize the database in order to facilitate best practice and optimize patient care. To accomplish this mission requires either large-scale randomized clinical trials or multi-centered prospective database accumulation efforts. Finally, and most importantly, the mission of the WUWHS is to co-ordinate a world-wide exchange of information between wound societies and other relevant bodies, including international and global agencies - as well as promoting personal-level friendship exchanges. Abu Dhabi is a leading healthcare provider in the region. The wound care professional team in the emirate has changed the landscape of wound healing with advanced wound care education. Seven conferences and four advanced wound care courses have been done so far in the emirate. These activities have put Abu Dhabi in the top notch of this profession. The team has decided to go a step further which is applying to host the biggest wound care event in the world; that is World Union Wound Healing Societies Conference for 2020 where more than 7000 professionals from all over the world will gather under one roof. The journey has started by Gulnaz Tariq, Wound Care Manager in Sheikh Khalifa Medical City and Safa Al Mustafa, Chief Nursing and Allied Health in Sheikh Khalifa Medical City by establishing a Wound Care association in UAE. This BullETin January

34 association took the lead to submit bidding for this major event. This journey started on 2013 with a lot of hard work and collaboration with many other associations around the world. Abu Dhabi Tourism and Convention Bureau has been involved and played a key role in making this dream true. This event was supported by the government authorities of Abu Dhabi particularly, SEHA, HAAD, ADNEC, Etihad Airways and many others. Sister societies help and collaboration was tremendous especially the Canadian Wound Care Association, Wound Healing Association of South Africa, Switzerland Wound Care Association and many others. Abu Dhabi was competing with three other countries, Brazil, China and Thailand. There were total of 50 associations that have the right to vote. Abu Dhabi got the highest score of out of these 50 votes. This event reflects the success and implementation of Abu Dhabi government vision of providing world class healthcare to the residents of the emirate. Congrats to Gulnaz Tariq - WCET UAE ID, first woman President elected of the WUWHS organization - and her team! BullETin January

35 WCET BullETin is a copyright publication of the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET ) WCET BullETin Editor: Laurent Chabal, Publications and Communications Chairperson, Switzerland WCET BullETin Assistant Editors: Elizabeth A. Ayello, Vice President, WCET, USA; Susan Stelton, President, WCET, USA Greg Paull, WCET Publications and Committee Member, Perth, Australia Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in the WCET BullETin are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists, the BullETin Editor or BullETin Assistant Editors. BullETin January