Bladder Management in Adult Care Homes (Nurses)Bladder Management for Older Adults (Frontline Caregivers)

Bladder Management in Adult Care Homes (Administrators)

In North Carolina there are approximately 34,000 residents in adult care homes (ACHs). Approximately 40% of these residents have urinary incontinence, and others require assistance with toileting. High Prevalence of cognitive impairment, few licensed staff, and low staff-to-resident ratios in ACHs make behavioral techniques used in community-dwelling populations and toileting programs used in nursing homes inappropriate for these residents. This program uses a two-level approach (facility and individual resident) and uses an additional consultation approach for implementation. Presentations and learning tools have been produced for this program which was described in the Journal of Gerontological Nursing, Vol. 29, 10:30-36 October 2003.

Last updated on 7/18/07.