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Ostomy and Wound Care Services
It’s our mission to make sure that every patient receives the highest quality of care not only during a procedure, but after as well. That’s why we offer Wound and Ostomy Care Services from certified Enterostomal Therapy nurses at two of our locations, Irving and Medical City Hospital of Dallas.
Sometimes certain procedures such as a colostomy or an ilesotomy require that a patient receive a stoma to help with the elimination of waste (feces). A stoma is an artificial opening created by attaching a portion of your bowel to the skin on your abdomen allowing waste to be transferred to the outside of the body into a bag or pouch. A stoma can be permanent or temporary depending on the procedure, but all stomas require special care.
We understand that living with a stoma can be a big change, requiring not only medical support but emotional support as well. It’s our goal to ensure that our patients resume normal life habits, be independent with their stoma care and have a positive self image. Our nurses are trained to help patients modify the care of their stoma and address their needs for comfort, security and reliability.
Meet The Nurses
Tuscan Professional Building – Irving /Las Colinas
Linda Chartier, R.N., E.T. has been an Enterstomal Therapy nurse since 1975. She is a graduate of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing and was certified as an E. T. nurse after completing the Enterostomal Therapy program at M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute in Houston, Texas. Her experience has been in a variety of settings including acute care, extended care, home health care, outpatient clinic, private practice and medical supply stores.
Medical City Hospital of Dallas
Amy W. Moore, R.N., B.S., E.T. has practiced ostomy and wound care since 1983 when she graduated from the Harrisburg Hospital School of Enterostomal Therapy. Her private practice experience in Pennsylvania and Minnesota included acute, long-term, out-patient and home care settings. Upon settling in Dallas and before consulting with TCRS, Amy enjoyed building the ostomy and wound care program at Medical City Dallas Hospital and served the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurses Society for several years on the national conference planning committee and for three years as the committee's chair. Amy's pursuits include support to the church and community and investing time in her family, fitness, reading, biking and mountain hiking. |
