Elimination and Toileting
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Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Discuss the basics of elimination and toileting.
- Identify common problems of the elderly or ill related to elimination and toileting.
- Discuss potential consequences and complications of impaired elimination and toileting.
- Describe proper skin care for incontinent patients, residents or clients.
- Explain how elimination and toileting devices can help prevent potential complications.
- Demonstrate safe and effective urinary catheter care.
- Demonstrate safe and effective ostomy care.
- Demonstrate how to safely transfer a client to bedside commode using a transfer belt.
- Demonstrate how to assist a patient, resident or client with using a bedpan,
- Demonstrate how to measure and record urinary output.
- Explain how improving communication can prevent elimination and toileting problems.
Curriculum
Chapter 1: Basics of Elimination and Toileting
- Review of Basic Anatomy and Body Functions
- Common Toileting Considerations for Healthcare Providers
Chapter 2: Common Problems of the Elderly or Ill related to Elimination and Toileting
- Considerations for Normal Changes of Aging
- Confusion, Dementia and Delirium
- Constipation
- Impaired Mobility
- Incontinence
- Medications and Treatments
- Urinary Tract and Bladder Infections, also known as Cystitis
Chapter 3: Elimination and Toileting Devices
- Bedpan
- Urinal
- Bedside Commode
- Elevated Toilet Seat
- Disposable Incontinence Briefs
- Linen Bed Protectors or Disposable Chux
- Urinary Catheters
- Ostomies and Ostomy Collection Devices
- Fecal Management System
Chapter 4: Skin Care
- Incontinence and Skin Care
- Barrier Creams
- Hourly Rounding
Chapter 5: Nursing Care Skills
- Perineal Care
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Ostomy Care
- Transferring onto and off of a Bedside Commode
- Assisting Client to Use a Bedpan
- Assisting Client to Use a Urinal
- Measuring and Recording Urinary Output
Chapter 6: Improving Communication to Prevent Elimination and Toileting Problems
- Following the Resident Care Plan
- Informing Client, Visitors and Staff of Safety Precautions Related to Elimination and Toileting
Chapter 7: Skill Competency Checklists
- Skill Competency Checklists
Chapter 8: References
- California Bill 241
- Implicit Bias in Healthcare
- What is Implicit Bias?
- Implications of Implicit Bias in Healthcare
- How to Reduce Implicit Bias
Price: $30.00
Contact Hours: 2.5
Course Author
Damion Keith Jenkins
Damion Keith Jenkins is a Master’s Prepared Registered Nurse, NCLEX Prep Expert, Nurse Content Writer, Public Speaker & Nurse Entrepreneurship Coach, Skincare Expert & Nursing Professional Development Mentor that has a real passion for elevating the nursing profession! Damion is the owner and lead educator at The Nurse Speak – a nursing education and consulting company, blog & podcast, and he is the owner and lead skincare expert at RN Mobile Skincare in NYC.
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