Management of Urinary Incontinence
in Long-Term Care
Order# CE629
Content by John Burton, MD
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Jane Marks, RN, MS,
and Amy Mutch, RN CRNP
interactive discussion of team members
20 minutes
$150 purchase; $75 rental
Greater than 75% of long-term care residents are affected by incontinence. The impact of this problem profoundly affects residents as well as staff. The Johns Hopkins team presents specific management programs which can minimize incontinence.
Specific suggestions indicate the need for a team effort with special attention paid to the role of the nursing assistant. Content includes: evaluation of residents to identify potential causes for incontinence and recommended management programs.
Topics: bowel and bladder, toileting
Audience: Long-term care, hospice and home health care staff; students in allied health training programs