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Enterostomal Therapist:
Provides care and education to patients with bowel and bladder difficulties, tracheotomy surgery (windpipe insertion), or gastrostomy (feeding tube insertion), incontinence, special wound/skin problems, and other medical problems. Aids hospital staff and physicians in the care of patients with stomas,... [+] More
Enterostomal Therapist:
Provides care and education to patients with bowel and bladder difficulties, tracheotomy surgery (windpipe insertion), or gastrostomy (feeding tube insertion), incontinence, special wound/skin problems, and other medical problems. Aids hospital staff and physicians in the care of patients with stomas, draining wounds, fistulae, incontinence, or potential or actual tissue trauma. Specializes in the prevention of pressure ulcers and management and rehabilitation of patients with wounds, ostomies, and incontinence. Typically requires licensure as a Registered Nurse with specialized training to allow care for patients with ostomies and patients with complex wound problems and a minimum of two years of nursing experience in wound and skin care services.
Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents enterostomal patient care and educational needs according to established policies. Demonstrates knowledge of correct prostheticostomy equipment and supplies. Helps patients care for and adjust to their colostomy. Provides in-service training to hospital and home care staff. Assists patients in the management of difficult to heal wounds, such as bedsores, or in the treatment of wounds following surgery such as fistulas. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. (Source: eDOT Job Description) [-] Less
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