Catheter and Perineal Care

Hours: 0.25
# Course Code: REL-PAC-0-CPC

Many of the individuals you care for have health conditions that interfere with their ability to perform personal care independently. These individuals may need assistance with perineal care, catheter care, or both. Following proper perineal and catheter care procedures can prevent contamination that can lead to urinary tract infections. This course discusses how to perform perineal care and catheter care. It also discuses how to empty a catheter drainage bag. The goal of this course is to provide information to direct care workers in post-acute care settings on catheter and perineal care.

Course Description

Many of the individuals you care for have health conditions that interfere with their ability to perform personal care independently. These individuals may need assistance with perineal care, catheter care, or both. Following proper perineal and catheter care procedures can prevent contamination that can lead to urinary tract infections. This course discusses how to perform perineal care and catheter care. It also discuses how to empty a catheter drainage bag. The goal of this course is to provide information to direct care workers in post-acute care settings on catheter and perineal care.

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Course Details

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-CPC

Hours: 0.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Describe the procedure for catheter care.
Identify the steps in performing both male and female perineal care.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Catheter and Perineal Care

Preparation

Cleansing the Perineal Area

Catheter Care

Suprapubic Catheter Care

After Care

Emptying a Urinary Drainage Bag

Review

Summary

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Staff Writer: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN, PCCN

Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN, PCCN, is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team at Relias, with a focus on long-term care. Kathleen earned her Associate Degree in nursing in 1987 at Mid-Michigan Community College and her Bachelor of Science in nursing in 2018 from Western Governor's University. She has training from the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology through NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen has worked in long-term care, outpatient care, acute care, and nursing education. She has hospital experience in Med-Surg, OR/PACU, Critical Care, and outpatient experience in Occupation Health. Kathleen has experience as a clinical instructor for the LPN program at Susquehanna County Career and Technical Center in Pennsylvania. Most recently, she worked in long-term care as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner.
Disclosure: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN, PCCN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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Accommodations
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