Unit 245 Support individuals to manage continence
1 Understand factors that affect the management of continence
- 1.1 Explain how continence can affect an individual’s self-esteem, health and day to day activities
- 1.2 List conditions that can affect continence
- 1.3 Explain how continence issues can be transient in individuals
- 1.4 Explain how the personal beliefs and values of an individual or their carers may affect the management of continence
- 1.5 Describe ways to respect an individual’s privacy whilst managing continence
2 Be able to support individuals and their carers to manage continence issues
- 2.1 Encourage an individual and their carers to express preferences and concerns about continence needs
- 2.2 Support the individual and their carers to understand the effects of lifestyle on continence
- 2.3 Explain how and when to access additional support in relation to the management of continence
3 Be able to support the use of equipment to manage continence
- 3.1 Access information about continence equipment recommended for the individual
- 3.2 Agree with the individual and their carers’ preferred times and places for using continence equipment
- 3.3 Agree the level and type of support required for use of continence equipment
- 3.4 Support the individual and their carers to use continence equipment in ways that respect dignity and privacy and promote active participation
4 Be able to maintain infection control when supporting individuals to manage continence
- 4.1 Identify risks that may arise while supporting individuals and their carers to manage continence
- 4.2 Encourage the individual and their carers to maintain personal hygiene whilst managing continence
- 4.3 Use protective equipment, protective clothing and hygiene techniques to minimise risks
- 4.4 Dispose of used equipment and soiled materials
- 4.5 Ensure the environment is clean, tidy and accessible before and after use
5 Be able to monitor, record and report on support for managing continence
- 5.1 Monitor, record and report on support for managing continence
