It is possible to live an independent and active life with a catheter and Empower’s nurses are ready to help clients and their families.
Our nurses are trained to deliver best practice catheter care with dignity to help people maintain the life they are accustomed to.
Our skilled nurses are fully trained to deliver care for all three types of catheters:
• Male
• Female
• Suprapubic
For people who rely on catheters, having a routine to care for the catheter is an important part of living a full life without the common complications that a catheter use can cause. Empower nurses deliver person centred, individualised catheter care to every client beginning with a comprehensive assessment at home.
Our nurses assess the level of support, education and care needed and work with clients and their families to set goals and develop management plans to suit their individual needs.
Good catheter care starts with good nursing care.
Our catheter care routines help users:
Reduce Urinary Tract Infections
By regularly emptying bags and performing hygiene activities like good hand washing, people who use catheters can reduce the likelihood of infection. Developing habits of adequate water consumption can also help to reduce bacterial infection risk and keep the system functioning optimally.
Eliminate Leakage
Regular emptying of bags is necessary to reduce the chance of overflow leakage. Having established fluid consumption routines can also help with the management of urine output.
Avoid Kidney damage
Reducing the load on the kidneys by allowing complete bladder voiding protects kidney function.
Live a full life
A well-established routine can allow people who rely on catheterisation to lead full and active lifestyles with the freedom to work, travel, exercise and socialise knowing that their bodies are well cared for.
Having a plan and support is vital for developing routines when taking care of a catheter system. Our experienced nurses help people to ensure the best care for their catheters while meeting their lifestyle needs and goals. After all, catheterisation should allow people to focus on the things in life that really matter and enable them to live life their own way.
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