Performing Catheter Care

Objectives: Describe the correct procedure for performing routine care for clients with indwelling catheters. Describe the correct procedure for emptying a urinary catheter drainage bag. Describe the correct procedure for changing and cleaning a urinary catheter drainage bag.

Description: This class will teach caregivers how to care for clients with indwelling urinary catheters. Caregivers will learn procedures for providing daily catheter care, emptying the catheter drainage bag, and changing and cleaning the catheter drainage bag.