Basics of Care for the Resident who is Incontinent

Nursing Assistant Educator Topic - Basics of Care for the Resident who is Incontinent

This lesson should enable the nursing assistant to:
• describe their role in supporting the goals for residents who have urinary incontinence
• list observations to report in residents who are incontinent
• describe measures to keep skin healthy
• describe three common behavioral techniques used for residents with incontinence
• discuss how to preserve resident’s dignity