Provides care and education for people with an ostomy. This is a service provided for Royal Alexandra Hospital patients to support their transition from hospital to home.
Provides care for people with an ostomy. Service includes:
- teaching and consultation for wound and skin management
- client teaching and consulting about the surgery and how to care for the stoma site
- information about, and how to use, appliances
- information about community resources
- support in transition to community
- follow-up