Wash your hands thoroughly
Gather a clean catheter bag, gloves, and any needed supplies
Close the catheter tubing clamp if present
Position the new bag below bladder...
Wash your hands thoroughly
Gather the prescribed irrigation solution, syringe, gloves, and supplies
Verify the catheter type and follow the provider’s instructions
Position the patient comfortably and...
Wash hands and gather the catheter kit, gloves, antiseptic, lubricant, drainage bag, and supplies
Verify the order, patient identity, allergies, and indication for catheterization
Explain the...
Wash your hands
Gather supplies: sterile normal saline, 10 mL syringe, alcohol swabs, clean gloves, and a clean container if needed
Check the catheter and drainage...
Gather supplies: new sterile catheter of the correct size, sterile gloves, antiseptic solution, sterile lubricant if needed, drainage bag, syringe if balloon catheter, sterile...
Do not remove medical staples yourself unless a clinician has instructed you to do so
Wash your hands thoroughly
Gather the proper staple remover and sterile...
Wash your hands thoroughly
Gather supplies:
New colostomy pouch or pouching system
Skin barrier or wafer
Barrier ring or paste if used
Stoma measuring guide if needed
Scissors if the...
Wash your hands thoroughly
Gather the prescribed flush solution, syringe, alcohol wipes, and gloves if needed
Check the catheter type and follow the exact instructions given...
Wash your hands thoroughly
Gather the prescribed flush solution, syringe, and clean supplies
Check the catheter and tubing for kinks, clamps, or damage
Clean the access port...
Wash your hands thoroughly
Gather a clean container or toilet and tissue or wipes
Place the bag below the level of the bladder
Open the drainage valve...
Do not remove a PICC line yourself
Contact a licensed nurse, physician, or trained clinician to remove it
Follow the facility’s sterile removal protocol
Wash hands and...
Verify the order and indication for irrigation
Perform hand hygiene
Gather supplies
Explain the procedure to the patient
Position the patient comfortably and provide privacy
Place a protective pad...
Wash your hands thoroughly
Gather the prescribed sterile saline or water, a syringe, and clean supplies
Check the catheter and drainage bag for kinks, clogs, or...
