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NHCCG Prescribing Forum 17 th November Continence Update

Stay informed on the latest catheter, bag, and maintenance solutions. Follow formulary guidelines for best patient care.

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NHCCG Prescribing Forum 17 th November Continence Update

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  1. NHCCG Prescribing Forum17th November Continence Update

  2. Update Visit to two nursing homes planned Further visits to practices and home to be scheduled shortly

  3. Long-Term Catheters More than 12 per year - consider changing to medium term catheters. Prescribe 2 initially, but only 1 to be added to repeats. All Silicone Long-term Catheters - Licensed for urethral and suprapubic use. Advised 1st-line in people with latex allergies. Open-ended Catheters - Licensed for long-term use and available as an alternative to patients experiencing problems of sediment blockage and urinary infection. NO PRE-FILLED SYRINGE AVAILABLE.

  4. Please order quantity needed as SINGLE units Catheter Valves - Change catheter valves every 5-7 days. No more than 1 packet (5) per month. Not to be used following radical surgery (bladder / prostate) for at least 8 weeks Belly Bags - Suitable for wheelchair dependant patients. Can be left in situ for up to 28 days. Catheter Maintenance solutions, Short-term use only. Order 2 x30ml for Uro-tainerTwin solutions CATH-IT Insertion/Removal Pack – formulary choice.

  5. Urinals/Directors - Patients require assessment for appropriateness of using urinals, due to factors including hand dexterity, eye sight and co-ordination. Speak to your local continence team for further advice.

  6. Please order in MULTIPLES of box sizes Sterile Leg Bags – For the collection of urine from indwelling catheters or sheaths. Straps are included in each pack. Bags may stay in place for 5-7 days. No more than 1 box of 10 should be issued alternate months (6 x 10 per year) Non-Drainage night bagsSuitable for all patients unless “bed bound” where a drainable bag may be used. No more than 3 boxes should be issued every month (3 x 10 / month)

  7. Drainable night bags (bedbound patients)Suitable for single patient use. Bags can stay in place for 5-7 days. Leg bag holders / support Used as an alternative to leg straps to secure a leg urine drainage bag to leg. These products are washable and 1 pack should last 6 months. No more than 2 packets should be issued every year. Should not be on Repeat. Urinary Sheaths – Synthetic – Standard Length - Generally 1 packet of 30 should be adequate for 1 month

  8. Remember….. Always refer to the Continence formulary Never issue retrospective FP10s to DACs Refer patients with complex needs to the Southern Health Continence team for review.

  9. NHCCG Prescribing Forum17th November Dressings Update

  10. Up-date New up-dated wound formulary approved by DPC ONPOS to be up-dated by Dec 16 Preferred list to match by Jan17 Electronic copy of update to be available soon (Dec16)

  11. Order form & non-formulary request form to be introduced Training for practice nurses around wound care arranged for Jan17

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