Catching the Wound Care Bug: How WTA Program Sparked Hospital-Wide Interest
In this episode of WOCTalk, we're joined by Laurie Wooley, MSN, RN, CWCN, COCN, to discuss her experience implementing the Wound Treatment Associate (WTA®) Program at her hospital. What started as a master's degree project to train 12 bedside nurses quickly grew into a hospital-wide initiative, with 70 staff members eager to expand their wound care knowledge. Laurie shares insights on overcoming challenges, measuring success through improved patient outcomes, and the impact of increased wound care education among nurses, residents, and physicians. She also discusses the need for implementing other programs and her vision for continuing to advance wound care education.