Course Code: REL-PAC-0-CUC
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify the steps for urinary catheter care.
Describe the procedure for emptying and cleaning a urinary catheter bag.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Urinary Catheter Care, Maintenance, and Complications
Catheter Equipment
General Catheter Care
Meet Eric
How to Empty the Catheter Bag
Common Problems and What You Can Do About Them
How to Clean the Drainage Bag
Revisiting Eric
Summary
Section 3: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
Writer: Annette Brownlee BSN RN
Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.