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Stoma Site Marking Resources

The WOCN Society, in collaboration with the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) and the American Urological Association (AUA), developed the following educational resources to assist clinicians in selecting an effective stoma site.

Stoma Site Marking Position Statement

The following educational guide can be used to assist clinicians in selecting an effective stoma site.

Stoma Site Marking Procedure

The following quick reference guide can be used when identifying an effective stoma site with a patient.

Stoma Site Marking: A Step-by-Step Patient Demonstration

Stoma Site Marking: Three Patient Demonstrations

JWOCN Position Statement

WOCN Society, AUA, and ASCRS Position Statement on Preoperative Stoma Site Marking for Patients Undergoing Ostomy Surgery

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