The Peristomal Skin Assessment Guide for Consumers is now available in Spanish or English. To use the new multi-language clinical tool, users can simply choose between languages on the website: psag.wocn.org.

 

Help your patients take charge of their skin health by sharing this essential tool with them. This online guide includes:

• Helpful tips on how to manage skin health.
• An image glossary of different peristomal skin issues.
• Additional ostomy resources, such as services and products.
• Videos on how to use ostomy products.
• Prompts for when individuals should report issues to their physician or seek assistance from a certified WOC nurse or a nurse specialized in wound, ostomy and continence (NSWOC) for additional support.