Continence Service | Waitematā

Public Service, Older People's Health, Community, Community Health

Description

Continence Nurse Specialists work with patients who have continence problems. They link with other clinicians such as geriatricians, physiotherapists, dietitians and occupational therapists as required. This service is part of the District Nursing Service.

The service provides:

Assessment of urinary and faecal incontinence
Bladder retraining programmes
Bladder and bowel management care and advice
Education for patients/caregivers
Referral to a continence physiotherapist for assessment and treatment
Consultation and advice on medication-induced incontinence
Advice on continence products and the supply of products where the Ministry of Health Continence Service Specifications criteria are met and according to Te Whatu Ora - Waitematā Continence Service protocols.

Referral Expectations

In accordance with the service specifications provided by the Funder, and with the patient’s permission, referrals will be accepted from:

Self, family/whānau, caregivers, health professionals, GPs, hospital staff and specialists.

Entry Criteria

Any adult patient in the community who has a continence problem requiring advice, support, care and at times, supplementary supplies, to enable them to manage this issue at home.

Please telephone the Referral Screener for all requests, information and advice:
Phone: (09) 486 8945 ext 43222 (8.00am - 4.30pm; Monday to Friday)
Email: OlderAdultsHomeHealth@Waitematadhb.govt.nz (for referrals)