Urinary Catheter Care and Management Services

At Health N Home, we understand the importance of proper urinary catheter care to maintain comfort, hygiene, and prevent complications. Whether it’s an indwelling catheter (IDC), suprapubic catheter (SPC), or intermittent catheter, our expert team provides comprehensive in-home catheter care, training, and support.

Catheter Changes and Support

Our Continence Nurses are urology-trained and qualified to perform regular catheter changes for both indwelling urinary catheters (IDC)and suprapubic catheters (SPC) in the comfort of your home.

• Scheduled Catheter Changes: We tailor catheter change schedules to your needs and ensure all procedures are carried out safely and professionally.
• Intermittent Catheterisation Training: Learn how to perform intermittent catheterisation with confidence under our guidance. Ongoing support is available through review appointments as needed.

NDIS Reports and Financial Planning

We provide detailed reports and quotes for catheter care services and products to assist with NDIS planners, Local Area Coordinators (LACs), support coordinators, and plan managers.

• Recommendations and quotes for catheter care products
• Assistance with ordering and managing catheter supplies
• Guidance for self-managed participants to ensure funding aligns with care needs.

Urinary Catheter Management

Some participants require urinary catheters, which may be indwelling, suprapubic or intermittent.  Our Clinical Nurse Consultant is urology trained and qualified to perform catheter changes on a regular basis.

We can schedule catheter changes (IDC or SPC) as required to be attended in home.

We can also teach a person intermittent catheterisation and provide ongoing support in a review appointment as often as required.

A report and quote for service and products can be supplied for the purpose of financial planning for NDIS planners, LACs, support coordinators, plan managers and those who are self-managed.

We can recommend, quote and order products on your behalf and with your approval, ensuring you always have what you need, provided your funding has been arranged as recommended in our report.

Daily care of a catheter is a requirement for support workers and training is offered.

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Daily Catheter Care for Support Workers

Proper daily catheter care is essential for reducing risks and maintaining health. We offer specialised catheter care training for support workers, covering:

• Best practices for changing drainage bags and maintaining urinary catheters
• Steps to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)
• Troubleshooting issues with catheters

What Is a Catheter?

A catheter is a narrow, flexible, hollow tube inserted into the bladder to allow the drainage of urine. It is held in place by a small balloon inflated inside the bladder. Types of catheters include:

• Indwelling Catheters (IDC): Inserted via the urethra or a suprapubic site through the abdominal wall.
• Intermittent Catheters: Inserted as needed to empty the bladder and then removed.

How to Care for Your Catheter

Proper catheter care helps prevent infection and ensures the functionality of the catheter system. Follow these essential guidelines:

Cleaning and Hygiene

• Always wash and dry your hands before and after handling your catheter.
• Use mild soap and water to clean the area around your catheter at least twice daily.
• Avoid using powders, creams, or deodorants near the catheter site.

Managing Catheter and Drainage Bags

• Keep the catheter securely anchored to the skin to prevent pulling.
• Ensure the drainage bag is positioned below bladder level to avoid backflow.
• Avoid disconnecting the leg bag unless for routine changes to minimize infection risks.

Care for Leg Bags and Night Bags

• Leg Bag: Worn under clothing, emptied when half full, and replaced weekly.
• Night Bag: Attached to the leg bag for overnight use and holds more urine to prevent disruptions during sleep.

Short-Term vs. Long-Term Catheter Use

Short-Term Catheter Care

If your catheter is temporary, our team will provide self-management training and schedule removal, or trial of void appointments based on your needs.

Long-Term Catheter Care

For long-term catheter care, we assist with arranging supplies, regular changes, and ongoing maintenance to ensure comfort and minimize risks.

‍Why Choose Health N Home for Catheter Care?

At Health N Home, we are dedicated to providing exceptional catheter care at home, including:

• Access to catheter care training and nursing care plans
• Personalised support tailored to your needs, whether short-term or long-term
• Professional catheter care at home
• Expert support for indwelling (IDC), suprapubic (SPC), external or intermittent catheters
• Customized care plans for short-term and long-term catheter management
• NDIS reporting and assistance for funding approval

 Contact us today to schedule your catheter care services or to learn more about our catheter care training for nurses and support workers.

‍Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the purpose of catheter care?
Proper catheter care helps prevent infections, ensures patient comfort, and maintains the catheter's functionality.

Q2: How often should catheters be changed?
The frequency of catheter changes depends on the type of catheter and individual needs. Our team will create a personalized care plan for you.

Q3: Can catheter care be managed at home?
Yes! Our in-home services provide expert guidance for home catheter care, ensuring you have the skills and support to manage it confidently.

 Schedule Your Catheter Care Appointment

Ready to get started? Contact Health N Home for professional, compassionate care and training tailored to your needs or feel free to fill out the referral form.

Booking your catheter care service with us is easy:

1. Call us directly at to speak with our friendly team.
2. Email us at support@healthnhome.com.au with your details, and we’ll get back to you promptly.
3. Fill out the referral form

Our team is ready to provide the care you need, at a time and place that suits you. Don’t wait – contact us today to ensure your catheter care needs are met.

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