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MEDIA CONTACT: Michael B. Hess
MEDIA INFORMATION: 717 541-1165 / mbhess@woundcarestrategies.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cathy Thomas Hess voted as member of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA (August 6) - Cathy Thomas Hess, RN, BSN, CWOCN, founder and President of Wound Care Strategies, Inc., was selected by a vote of her peers to be a member of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board. The Board is involved in the strategic planning and decision making that will take the WOC certification to new heights. Ms. Hess holds current WOCNCB certification and through her experience is skilled in strategic planning, leadership, project development and implementation. Furthermore, Ms. Hess has experience working with diverse groups.
“I am honored to have been selected for this important position. The CWOCN plays such a vital role for the well-being of the patient and community they serve. Since my first certification in 1988 I have been proud of the accomplishments we, as a group, continue to make to our society and our respective communities,” said Ms. Hess.
As the author and developer of TriAssessÆ software for outpatient wound care departments, TriAssessÆ Trials software for clinical trials, the Clinical Wound Manager™ Manual Series, Wound and Skin Documentation Management Manual, Clinical Guide to Wound Care, 4th ed., Ms. Hess also has in several educational videos and has authored more than 80 articles for nationally distributed industry journals. She is also the Clinical Editor for Advances in Skin and Wound Care, Department Editor for Wound Care Infolink, has made more than 25 guest seminar appearances and guest lectures for Wicks Educational Associates, an accredited teaching organization for new enterostomal therapy nurses.
Ms. Hess appeared with Governor Mark Schweiker at the Governor’s Mansion in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on May 20 and later that evening at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania as she was recognized as one of Pennsylvania’s 50 Outstanding Women in Business. “The Best 50 Women in Business awards program honors Pennsylvania women for the many professional and personal contributions they make, and provides the recognition they so richly deserve” said Governor Schweiker.
Wound Care Strategies is the leading independent developer of skin and wound care systems, providing a consultative approach to develop/enhance wound care services and facility operation (wound care departments). The company also provides management of care delivery, outcomes reporting, payment/reimbursement solutions, strategic planning and sales force education and training, competency validation, and regulatory compliance for the healthcare, biotechnology, and insurance industries.
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