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Paul Morrin
Corporate Lead
Director of Nursing Interim
Document Version 2
Executive summary
This policy and SOPs have had a comprehensive review following the outcomes of a
Serious Incident investigation for a Bacteraemia in June 2014.
This policy provides information on how to manage the care and treatment of patients
who require a urinary catheterisation procedure and maintaining standards and
improving care of the patient, irrespective of whether the catheterisation is
intermittent, short term or long term.
The implementation plan of disseminating the policy into practice will be led by the
CUCS, highlighting the key changes in practice from the previous policy.
1. Diagnosis of CAUTI using initial signs and symptoms and not dip testing
2. Appropriate CSU sampling process from old catheter, via port
3. CSU to be taken before commencement of antibiotics
4. When CAUTI identified change catheter at point of antibiotic
commencement
5. Documentation requirements. Catheter Risk assessment, management
Plan, change record and care plan
6. Competency requirements
A clinical audit will be undertaken with staff in July 2015 measuring clinical practice
compliance levels of care standards from within this policy.
Equality Analysis
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust's vision is to provide the best possible care
to every community. In support of the vision, with due regard to the Equality Act 2010
General Duty aims, Equality Analysis has been undertaken on this policy and any
outcomes have been considered in the development of this policy.
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Contents
Section Page
1 Introduction 5
3 Definitions 5
4 Responsibilities 6
9 Documentation 9
10 Catheter Materials 9
12 Education of patients/carers 10
13 Monitoring Compliance 11
and Effectiveness
16 Review arrangements 12
17 Associated documents 12
18 References 12
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Section Page
Appendices
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1 Introduction
This policy is for all health care professionals (HCP) caring for patients who require urinary
catheterisation care within Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust (LCH).
Catheterisation and catheter care is a key component of nursing care. Advice and support
is available from the Continence, Urology and Colorectal Service (CUCS).
Urinary catheterisation must be performed using the LCH Aseptic Non Touch Technique
policy (ANTT).
This policy is based on the most recent publications from National Institute for Health and
Clinical Excellence (2012 Royal College of Nursing (2012) and Epic 3.
The catheterisation procedure must only be performed after alternative methods of urinary
management have been considered. The patient's clinical need for catheterisation must be
reviewed regularly and the urinary catheter removed as soon as possible (NICE 2012).
Patients/carers must be given the appropriate level of information, written and verbal, to
allow them to continue to care for a urinary catheter safely, thus reducing risk of infection.
3 Definitions
Urinary catheterisation is the insertion of a catheter into the bladder via the urethra or
abdomen (supra-pubic) using an aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT), for the purpose of
evacuating urine or instilling fluids.
Urethral catheterisation - a catheter is inserted into the bladder via the urethra.
Supra pubic catheterisation - catheter inserted through stoma in lower abdomen into
bladder.
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4 Responsibilities
All staff employed by LCH must work in concordance with the Leeds Safeguarding Multi-
agency Policies and Procedures and local policies in relation to any safeguarding
concerns they have for service users and the public whom they are in contact with.
The patient must be fully informed and give verbal consent, where able (if unable to give
consent documentation must include rationale, for “Best Interest” decision made) prior to
the procedure (for further guidance refer to the Consent to Examination or Treatment,
Patient Information Leaflet Policy and Mental Capacity Act).
Chief Executive and Director of Nursing the Chief Executive and Trust Board have a
collective responsibility within LCH and a commitment to support and endorse measures to
prevent, minimise and manage urinary catheter related risks. As well as ensuring all staff
performing urinary catheterisation are appropriately trained.
Service Managers and Professional / Clinical Leads must ensure all staff are aware of
and adhere to this policy and related policies.
Registered staff must complete training every three years and be assessed as competent
to perform urinary catheterisation and catheter care using the catheter competency
framework. Registered staff members have a duty to work within the NMC code of conduct
in relation to catheter care.
HCPs are required to complete training 3 yearly via e-learning or face to face.
CUCS deliver bespoke training to HCP’s and in partnership with Clinical Professional
Leads and a “train the trainer” approach is recommended for this work area.
Refer to the Statutory and Mandatory Training Policy including Training Needs Analysis.
Up to date information is available on the Intranet for course details.
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Prior to any catheter change, the patient should be assessed for ongoing need for
catheterisation and consideration for trial without catheter. If catheterisation is deemed
necessary, assess need for prophylaxis.
7.1 Catheter Risk Assessment must be completed on SystmOne for every patient with
an indwelling catheter (see example below).
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Patients who are MRSA positive in their urine and/or on meatal / supra pubic site swab
must be given antibiotic prophylaxis prior to changing catheter or removing for trial without
catheter. See Appendix 5.
Patients identified as MRSA positive will require assessment for topical skin
decolonisation.
For prophylaxis in other circumstances refer to the Guideline for Antimicrobial Prophylaxis
during Urinary Catheterisation in Adults.
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9 Documentation
The Urinary Catheter Management Plan should accompany the patient discharged from
hospital with a new catheter. It must be placed in the patient held records, and clearly state
if the catheter can be changed in community.
The patient should also be supplied with a catheter passport on discharge. If this is not
provided this should be supplied in the community.
A Catheter Care Plan must be used to record the rationale for insertion; on-going
management; relevant equipment required; including any need for antibiotic prophylaxis.
10 Catheter materials
PTFE catheter – Teflon coated latex (NOT latex free) – for use up to 28 days only.
Some patients are discharged home from hospital with PTFE catheters insitu and will need
a catheter change within 28 days of insertion which may be soon after discharge – check
all patients Catheter Management Record or discharge information and the catheter itself.
Hydrogel coated latex catheter – (NOT latex free) – for use up to 12 weeks only. These
catheters should be used first line unless patient has a latex allergy
100% Silicone – (Latex free) – for use up to 12 weeks ONLY for patients with latex
allergy/sensitivity.
Hydrogel coated silicone – (Latex free) - for use up to 12 weeks for patients with latex
allergy.
Catheter size
Recommended catheter size
Male Female Supra pubic Children under 12
Ch 12 -14 Ch 12 Ch 14 – 16 Ch 6, 8, 10
Females and Supra pubics may be catheterised with a female or with a standard length
catheter.
In general, the balloon should be inflated with 10mls of sterile water in adults and 3-5mls in
children, according to manufacturers’ instructions. Some adult catheters need only 5mls -
always check manufacturers’ instructions.
HCP’s and formal carers must decontaminate hands with alcohol gel or soap and water
and wear a new pair of clean, non-sterile gloves before handling a patient’s catheter and
decontaminate hands after removing gloves.
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Urine drainage bags must be positioned below the level of the bladder and must not be in
contact with the floor.
A link system should be used to facilitate overnight drainage. A single use, drainable night
bag is the first line of choice.
The urinary drainage bag must be emptied regularly; no more than 2/3rds full. The closed
urinary drainage system must not be disconnected for emptying.
The bag or valve must be changed when clinically indicated and in line with manufacturers
recommendations (usually 5-7 days).
A strap/adhesive fixation device must be used to secure the catheter. If the patient
declines, this must be recorded in their notes.
12 Education of patients/carers
Patients and carers must be taught how to decontaminate their hands correctly, insert
catheters where applicable and manage their own catheter and equipment.
The Neighbourhood Nursing team must offer ongoing support and monitor standards of
catheter care being performed by patients.
Patients must be given a Catheter Passport Appendix 8 which includes written advice on
caring for their catheter.
All discussions must be recorded in the patient’s record – including compliance and non
compliance of advice given.
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Procedures
Minimum Process for Lead for the Frequency Lead for Lead for Lead for
requirement to be monitoring / monitoring/audit of reviewing developing / monitoring
monitored / audited audit process monitoring / results reviewing action plan
auditing action plan
Incident reporting Via Datix® Specialist Reviewer CUCS HSEGG
for urinary catheter Ongoing Specialist
related incidents Reviewer CUCS
Training –e-learning Workforce to CUCS Monthly CUCS CUCS CUCS/Workforce
gain report
Face to face Workforce Workforce Quarterly CUCS/Workforce CUCS/Workforce CUCS/Workforce
Training
Catheter Risk SystmOne CUCS Quarterly CUCS CUCS CUCS
Register
Infection Monitoring ICNET IPC/CUCS Daily IPC/CUCS IPC/CUCS HSEGG
including MRSA
Meatal damage Datix® Specialist Reviewer Ongoing Specialist CUCS HSEGG
CUCS Reviewer CUCS
Staff implementing Audit CUCS Annual CUCS CUCS Clinical
the policy into Effectiveness
practice Governance
Group
Competency Audit CUCS Initially CUCS CUCS CUCS
framework annually and
then 3 yearly
Documentation Audit Audit CUCS Annual CUCS CUCS CUCS
including compliance
with Catheter
Passport
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16 Review arrangements
This policy will be reviewed in one year, following ratification, by the author or sooner if
there is a local or national requirement.
17 Associated documents
Consent to Examination or Treatment and Patient Information Leaflet Policy
Standard Precautions Policy (Includes Hand Hygiene, Personal Protective Equipment and
Management of Spillages in the Community)
Management of patients with MRSA in Community Health and Social Care Settings
18 References
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (2012) CG139 Infection: prevention
and control of healthcare-associated infections in primary and community, NICE
Manchester
Royal College of Nursing (2012) Catheter Care Guidance for Nurses, RCN, London.
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Date/time Reason Weeks Encrustation/ New catheter Lubricant Date of Comments/ Signature
of for catheter mucus in lumen make, size, batch batch next problems
catheter change in situ or outside of number, expiry number/expiry planned
change removed date? date? change?
catheter?
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Introduction
This competency framework must be completed, as a minimum requirement, by all healthcare professionals who are involved with catheterising
patients. All staff must be familiar with the Urinary Catheterisation: Adults and Children (Urethral, Supra pubic and Intermittent) Policy and
Standard Operating Procedures and carry with them the required procedures.
The document records the required competencies for staff undertaking urinary catheterisation. The document is completed by the healthcare
professional who is being assessed … and signed off as competent by the supervisor.
1 Core Competencies
2 Removal and insertion of female indwelling urethral catheter
3 Removal and insertion of male indwelling urethral catheter
4 Removal and insertion of supra pubic catheter
5 Intermittent female catheterisation
6 Intermittent male catheterisation
Performance Criteria
You must demonstrate that:
1. Standard precautions for infection prevention and control are embedded into your clinical practice.
2. Patients consent is recorded and there is evidence of information provided.
3. Support and reassurance is given to the patient throughout the procedure
4. The Urinary Catheterisation: Adults and Children (Urethral, Supra pubic and Intermittent) Policy and Standard Operating
Procedures is used in your practice
5. Action is taken, where required, with any adverse effects.
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COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK DOCUMENT FOR
THE MANAGEMENT OF URINARY CATHETERISATION IN ADULTS
1: Core Competencies
Application of Observe Observed Date Signature of Comments
knowledge to procedure by competence supervisor
practice supervisor achieved
(1) Date
(2) Date
(1) Date
(2) Date
(1) Date
(2) Date
Reference to care plan and
documentation prior to procedure.
Deliver care and document appropriately
post procedure
Standard precautions -
Infection prevention and control and
patient and staff safety
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Selection of equipment
(1) Date
(2) Date
(1) Date
(2) Date
(1) Date
(2) Date
Attach drainage system fixation devices
Fluid intake
Urine output
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Promotion of self care and health
education
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(1) Date
(2) Date
(1) Date
(2) Date
(1) Date
(2) Date
Removal of female catheter safely,
implementing the Urinary Catheterisation:
Adults and Children (Urethral, Supra
pubic and Intermittent) Policy and
Standard Operating Procedures
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3: Removal and insertion of male indwelling urethral catheter
Application of Observe Observed by Date competence Signature of Comments
knowledge to procedure supervisor achieved supervisor
practice
(1) Date
(2) Date
(1) Date
(2) Date
(1) Date
(2) Date
Removal of male catheter safely
including implementing the Urinary
Catheterisation: Adults and Children
(Urethral, Supra pubic and Intermittent)
Policy and Standard Operating
Procedures
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(1) Date
(2) Date
(1) Date
(2) Date
(1) Date
(2) Date
Anatomy and physiology of supra pubic
catheterisation
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(1) Date
(2) Date
(1) Date
(2) Date
(1) Date
(2) Date
Insertion of female intermittent urethral
catheter safely implementing the Urinary
Catheterisation: Adults and Children
(Urethral, Supra pubic and Intermittent)
Policy and Standard Operating
Procedures
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6: Intermittent male catheterisation competency
Application of Observe Observed by Date competence Signature of Comments
knowledge to procedure supervisor achieved supervisor
practice
(1) Date
(2) Date
(1) Date
(2) Date
(1) Date
(2) Date
Insertion of male intermittent urethral
catheter safely implementing the Urinary
Catheterisation: Adults and Children
(Urethral, Supra pubic and Intermittent)
Policy and Standard Operating
Procedures
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EVIDENCE OF COMPLETION and TRAINING RECORD FOR
THE MANAGEMENT OF URINARY CATHETERISATION IN ADULTS
1: Core competencies
2: Removal and insertion of female indwelling
urethral catheter
3: Removal and insertion of male indwelling
urethral catheter
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If CA-UTI is suspected (Symptoms: Generally unwell plus one or more of the following symptoms:
Pyrexia/Rigors pain (tenderness in flank, back, supra-pubic, bladder), nausea, vomiting, confusion,
lethargy, haematuria), collect CSU from sample port on catheter.
Collect urine sample via needle-free sample port from an existing catheter
using an aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT).
Standard Operating Procedure for Obtaining Catheter Specimen of Urine CSU for MRSA
Screen
1. Collect urine sample via needle-free sample port from an existing catheter.
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Appendix 5: Patient undergoing trial without catheter who requires antibiotic prophylaxis
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Appendix 6: Urinary Catheter Handbook for LCH Staff
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INDEX
Introduction Page 3
Haematuria Page 8
Expelling Page 10
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INTRODUCTION
Indwelling urinary catheters often cause significant problems for community nurses. The indwelling
catheter is prone to complications which can lead to significant mortality.
It is important to choose catheter equipment and accessories which are appropriate for the
individual patient to reduce the likelihood of complications with the drainage system.
Urinary catheters are also prone to problems with blockage and bypassing which cause disruption
to the patient’s life and account for a significant amount of community nursing time.
Assist staff caring for catheterised patients to make safe clinical decisions when dealing
with catheter problems.
To promote good practice in urinary catheterisation
Give guidance in line with relevant international, national and local clinical policies and
procedures, namely EAUN Good Practice in Healthcare: Urethral Catheterisation (2005),
RCN Catheter Care guidance (2008), Leeds Community Healthcare Guidelines for Urinary
Catheterisation Adults and Children (2012)
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TROUBLESHOOTING - CATHETER BYPASSING
Bypassing
Sudden Onset
? UTI
History, PR/Abdo
Exam Pyrexia/Rigors pain (tenderness in
flank, back, supra-pubic, bladder),
nausea, vomiting, confusion,
lethargy, haematuria
Bowel Clearance
Management Collect CSU as per
Appendix 4
No Yes
Commence
antibiotics
Monitor patient
condition Change catheter
If frequent
bypassing refer to
CUCS CSU result to be followed up by
appropriate practitioner
If frequent UTI’s,
refer to CUCS
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TROUBLESHOOTING – BLOCKAGE
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TROUBLESHOOTING – UNABLE TO DEFLATE BALLOON
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TROUBLESHOOTING – DIFFICULTY REMOVING CATHETER
Difficulty
Removing
Catheter
(encrustation or
cruffing)
Rotate catheter
Re-position patient
Using a syringe,
insert 1ml or
normal saline or
sterile water back
into the balloon
If urethral
catheter, leave If supra-pubic
patient for one catheter, re-inflate
hour to see if balloon to 10ml
catheter falls out
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TROUBLESHOOTING - HAEMATURIA
Haematuria
Sudden Onset/
Ongoing
Slight/Moderate
Haematuria Frank Haematuria
Reassure patient
Admit to A&E
Attempt to
If UTI, follow UTI
establish cause,
flowchart
e.g. trauma, UTI
If trauma, check if
poorly supported,
over-full or
malpositioned
Increase fluid
intake
Contact or visit
after 4 hours and
then as necessary
If persists speak to
GP and GP refer
If persists, may to
need
refer to urology
Urologist
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TROUBLESHOOTING – UNABLE TO INSERT CATHETER
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TROUBLESHOOTING – EXPELLING
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TROUBLESHOOTING – AUTONOMIC DYSREFLEXIA
SYMPTOMS
• Pounding headache
• Flushed appearance
• Sweating
• Pallor below T6
• Nasal congestion
• No urine output
• Tight chest
• Bradycardia
•
CAUSES
• Catheter blockage
• Constipation/full rectum
• UTI/ bladder spasm
• Renal/ bladder stone
• DVT
• Pain or trauma
• Wound site, burn, in growing toenail
• Pregnancy
• Over stimulation during sexual activity
MANAGEMENT
• Identify and remove cause
• If catheter blocked – change –no bladder washout
• If bowels – encourage emptying – proceed with caution
• Check blood pressure
• Administer prescribed vasodilator if required
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and Standard Operating Procedures
1. Decontaminate hands
2. Check care plan and/or prescription sheet. Collect and ensure correct equipment is available
and in date
3. Gain consent - Use interpreter if necessary.
4. Instruct/assist (put on PPE) the patient to empty bag, adjust their clothing as appropriate and to
lie on their back with legs extended or in foetal position.
Bed clothes or towel etc. should be used at this stage to cover the patient’s genital area.
5. Decontaminate hands and open catheter packs Cath-It and add additional items i.e. catheter,
gel, drainage bag. Put on a disposable plastic apron
6. Put on non/sterile gloves and having released any straps securing catheter or leg bag use a
syringe to deflate the balloon. Do not pull back on syringe, allow water pressure to push
plunger out.
7. Ask patient to relax and gently remove catheter.
8. Dispose of used catheter, bag and gloves having examined catheter tip for signs of blockage/
crystals.
9. Decontaminate hands and put on sterile gloves
10. Place sterile towel across the patients thighs
11. Use low-linting swabs, separate the labia minora so that the urethral meatus is seen. One hand
should be used to maintain labial separation until catheterisation is completed.
12. Clean around the urethral meatus with 0.9% sodium chloride soaked swabs, using single
downward strokes.
13. Apply the lubricating/anaesthetic gel around and into the urethra.
14. If gloves have become contaminated put on new pair sterile gloves.
15. Place the receiver containing the catheter between the patient’s legs or attach drainage bag or
valve.
16. Introduce the tip of the catheter into the urethral meatus in an upward and backward direction.
17. Advance the catheter until urine begins to flow and then advance a further 3-5cm.
18. Having ensured the catheter is draining gently inflate the balloon according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
19. Withdraw the catheter gently until resistance is felt and attach it to the drainage system.
20. Support the catheter using a strap/adhesive fixation device. Ensure that the catheter does not
become taut, that it will not kink or become trapped when patient is mobilising. Ensure that the
catheter lumen is not occluded by the fixation device.
Support drainage system by attaching straps or sleeve The drainage system must not be in
contact with the floor.
21 Ensure the perineum is dry and advise the patient to redress.
22. Dispose of equipment.
23. Remove gloves and apron and decontaminate hands
24. Record information in relevant documents. Use of a Change Record is required. Information
should include date and time of catheterisation, reason, catheter type, amount of water instilled
in balloon, manufacturer, batch number and expiry date of catheter, any problems, date next
change due. Description of urine draining
Ensure patient has a copy of Catheter Passport and document change for patient
record.
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1. Decontaminate hands
Check care plan and/or prescription sheet. Collect and ensure correct equipment is available
and in date.
2. Gain consent. Use interpreter if necessary.
3. Instruct/assist (put on PPE) the patient to empty bag, adjust their clothing as appropriate and
to lie on their back with legs extended.
Bed clothes or towel etc. should be used at this stage to cover the patient’s genital area.
4. Decontaminate hands and open catheter packs Cath-It and add additional items ie catheter,
gel, drainage bag. Put on a disposable plastic apron
5. Put on non/sterile gloves and having released any straps securing catheter or leg bag use a
syringe to deflate the balloon. Do not pull back on syringe, allow water pressure to push
plunger out.
6. Hold the penis upright. Ask patient to breathe in and out; as patient exhales gently remove
catheter. Male patients should be warned of discomfort as the deflated balloon passes through
the prostate gland. Instruct to cough to ease passage at this point.
7. Dispose of used catheter, bag and gloves having examined catheter tip for signs of blockage/
crystals.
8. Decontaminate hands and put on sterile gloves
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19. Dispose of equipment according to Trust policy.
20. Remove gloves and apron and decontaminate hands.
Record information in relevant documents. Use of a Change Record is required. Information
should include date and time of catheterisation, reason, catheter type, amount of water instilled
in balloon, manufacturer, batch number and expiry date of catheter, any problems, date next
change due. Description of urine draining
Ensure patient has a copy of Catheter Passport and document change for patient
record.
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Appendix 9: Standard Operating Procedure for Supra - pubic Catheterisation
1. Decontaminate hands
2. Check care plan and/or prescription sheet, collect and ensure correct equipment is available
and in date
3. Gain consent. Use interpreter if necessary.
4 Instruct/assist (put on PPE) the patient to empty bag, lie on their back and expose catheter site.
Position a disposable waterproof sheet or towel under the patient’s buttocks and thighs if
possible.
5. Decontaminate hands and open catheter packs ‘Cath-It’ and add additional items i.e. catheter,
gel. Put on a disposable plastic apron
6. Put on non-sterile gloves. Remove dressing (if applicable) from catheter site
7. Release any straps securing catheter or bag to leg and use a syringe to deflate the balloon
(having first confirmed the volume of water that was inserted into the balloon).Do not pull back
on syringe, allow water pressure to push plunger out.
8. Remove catheter ensuring some gauze is ready as there may be a ‘gush’ of urine, by pulling
firmly.
9. Dispose of used catheter, bag and gloves having examined catheter tip for signs of blockage/
crystals, completeness.
10. Decontaminate hands and put on sterile gloves.
11. Place a sterile towel across the patients’ abdomen.
12. Clean the insertion site with 0.9% sodium chloride soaked gauze and dry with gauze.
13. Place the receiver containing the catheter between the patient’s legs or attach drainage bag or
valve.
14. Apply a little lubricating/anaesthetic gel to outside of supra pubic site before insertion
15. As quickly as possible insert new catheter into the tract a little further than the one removed
16. Having ensured the catheter is draining gently inflate the balloon with sterile water according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
17. Withdraw the catheter gently until resistance is felt and attach it to the drainage system if
required.
18. Support the catheter using a strap/adhesive fixation device. Ensure that the catheter
does not become taut and that it will not kink or become trapped when patient is
mobilising. Ensure that the catheter lumen is not occluded by the fixation device.
Support drainage system with straps or sleeve plus top strap. The drainage system must
not be in contact with the floor.
19. Ensure the area is dry and advise the patient to redress.
20. Dispose of equipment according to Trust policy.
21. Remove gloves and apron and decontaminate hands
22. Record information in relevant documents. Use of a Catheter Change Record is required.
Information should include date and time of catheterisation, reason, catheter type, amount of
water instilled in balloon, manufacturer, batch number and expiry date, any problems, date next
change due. Description of urine draining
Ensure patient has a copy of Catheter Passport and document change for patient record.
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Appendix 10: Standard Operating Procedure for Intermittent Catheterisation Using
Single Use Catheters: Female Patients
1. Decontaminate hands
2. Gain consent. Use interpreter if necessary.
3. Check care plan. Collect necessary equipment ensuring in date
4. Ask the patient to pass urine normally if possible
5. Ask the patient to decontaminate their genital area
6. Instruct/assist the patient to get into a supine position with knees bent, hips flexed and
feet resting 60cm apart.
Bed clothes or a towel etc should be used at this stage to cover the patient’s genital
area.
7. Decontaminate hands and put on a disposable plastic apron.
8. Prepare the catheter equipment as per manufacturers instructions. If unsuitable to be
placed onto a sterile field, position so that can be used following no touch technique.
Open packs, placing on suitable surface within easy reach
9. Remove cover exposing the patient’s genital area.
10. Decontaminate hands and put on sterile gloves
11. Using low-linting swabs, separate the labia minora so that the urethral meatus is
visible. One hand should be used to maintain labial separation until catheterisation is
completed
12. Clean around the urethral orifice with 0.9% sodium chloride soaked gauze using single
downward strokes.
13. Introduce the tip of the catheter into the urethra in an upward and backward direction
14. Advance the catheter until urine starts to flow (usually 6-8cm in total) and then a further
2-3 cm
15. When urine stops flowing gently remove the catheter, twisting it slightly to free any
trapped mucosa & pausing if stream resumes to ensure bladder is completely emptied.
16. If slight haematuria is observed this will usually resolve within a few hours.
Refer to catheter handbook for advice
SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE if unexpected frank haematuria is observed
17. Dispose of urine down the toilet
18. Dispose of equipment according to Trust policy.
19. Instruct/assist patient to redress
20. Remove gloves and apron and decontaminate hands.
21. Record in patient notes date, time, catheter type , batch no., ch, expiry date, volume
drained, nature of urine drained and any problems.
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Appendix 11: Standard Operating Procedure for Intermittent Catheterisation
Using Single Use Catheters: Male Patients
1. Decontaminate hands.
2. Gain consent. Use interpreter if necessary.
3. Check care plan. Collect necessary equipment ensuring in date
4. Ask the patient to pass urine normally if possible.
5. Ask the patient to decontaminate his genital area.
6. Instruct/assist (put on PPE) the patient to adjust their clothing as appropriate and to lie on
their back with legs extended.
Bed clothes or towel etc. should be used at this stage to cover the patient’s genital area.
7. Decontaminate hands and put on a disposable plastic apron
8. Prepare the catheter equipment as per manufacturers instructions. If unsuitable to be
placed onto a sterile field, position so that can be used following no touch technique.
Open packs placing on suitable surface within easy reach
9. Remove cover exposing the patient’s genital area.
10. Decontaminate hands and put on sterile gloves
11. Wrap a sterile swab around penis. Retract the foreskin if necessary and clean glans with
0.9% sodium chloride soaked swabs
12. Grasp the penis, wrapped in sterile swab and hold in an upright position -60-90 degree to
body, gently extended away from body. Maintain hold of penis until procedure is
completed. Holding the penis upright insert the catheter until urine flows, then a further 2-
3cm.
13. If resistance is felt at the external sphincter increase traction of the penis and apply
steady but gentle pressure on the catheter. Ask the patient to strain as if passing urine.
14. When urine stops flowing, gently remove the catheter, twisting it slightly to free any
trapped mucosa & pausing if stream resumes to ensure bladder is completely emptied
15. Reposition foreskin if necessary. Dry.
16. If slight haematuria is observed this will usually resolve within a few hours.
Refer to catheter handbook for advice
SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE if unexpected frank haematuria is observed
17. Dispose of urine into the toilet.
18. Dispose of equipment according to Trust policy
19. Instruct/assist patient to redress.
20. Remove gloves and apron and decontaminate hands.
21. Record in patient notes date, time, catheter type, ch, batch no. expiry date, volume
drained, nature of urine drained and any problems.
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Appendix 12: Standard Operating Procedure for Changing a Catheter Bag
(Adhere to manufacturer’s guidance)
1. Decontaminate hands.
2. Gain consent Use interpreter if necessary
3. Collect necessary equipment
4. Decontaminate hands and put on a disposable plastic apron and non-sterile gloves.
5. Empty catheter bag
6. Release any straps securing catheter to patient
7. Hold catheter in one hand and the catheter bag in the other near where the two are connected
and use a pulling and twisting movement to disconnect the two. Ensure catheter is not pulled
taught while doing this.
8. Nip the end of the catheter together
9. Remove the protective cap from the end of the new catheter bag being careful not to touch the
exposed end
10. Push the bag connection firmly into the end of the catheter
11. Support the catheter and drainage system according to patients wishes e.g. G-strap, leg bag
holster etc. Ensure that the catheter does not become taught kink or become trapped when
patient is mobilizing. Ensure that the catheter lumen is not occluded by the fixation device.
The drainage system should not be in contact with the floor.
12. Dispose of equipment according to Trust policy.
13. Remove gloves and apron and decontaminate hands.
14. Record information in relevant documents.
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Appendix 13: Standard Operating Procedure for Connecting a Night Catheter Bag
1. Decontaminate hands.
2. Gain consent. Use interpreter if necessary.
3. Collect necessary equipment
4. Decontaminate hands and put on non sterile gloves and a disposable plastic apron
5. Empty catheter bag
6. Remove the protective cap from the end of the night catheter bag, being careful not to
touch the exposed end
7. Push the bag connection firmly into the outlet tube on the end of the leg bag
8. Check the outlet tap on the end of the night bag is in the closed position and then open
the outlet tap on the leg bag.
9. Support the night bag according to the patients wishes (e.g. night bag stand)
Ideally 30cms below bladder. The drainage system should not be in contact with the
floor.
10. Release any straps securing catheter leg bag to patient but ensure catheter bag remains
supported (e.g. on bed) and that tubing will not kink or become trapped.
11. Remove gloves. Remove apron and decontaminate hands
12. Record information in relevant documents.
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Appendix 14: Standard Operating Procedure for Administering a Catheter
Maintenance Solution (CMS)
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Appendix 15: Standard Operating Procedure for Disconnecting a Night Drainage Bag
1. Decontaminate hands.
2. Gain consent. Use interpreter if necessary.
3. Collect necessary equipment
4. Decontaminate hands and put on plastic apron and non sterile gloves.
5. Close outlet tap on leg bag and disconnect night bag from leg bag by gently pulling and
twisting connection. Allow any urine remaining in night bag tubing to drain into bag.
6. Empty bag into appropriate receptacle (e.g. toilet).
Disposable single use drainable night bags are now recommended ie apply a new bag each
night
7. Support the catheter and drainage system according to patients wishes e.g. G-strap, leg bag
holster etc. Ensure that the catheter does not become taught , kinked or become trapped
when patient is mobilising. Ensure that the catheter lumen is not occluded by the fixation
device.
8. Remove gloves and decontaminate hands.
9. Record information in relevant documents.
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Appendix 16: Standard Operating Procedure for Emptying a Catheter Bag
1. Decontaminate hands.
2. Gain consent. Use interpreter if necessary
3. Collect necessary equipment
4. Decontaminate hands and put on non sterile gloves and aprons.
5. Ensure the outlet tube is clean and free of visible contamination. Clean if necessary with a
detergent wipe.
6. Open the tap and allow the urine to drain into an appropriate receptacle (e.g. toilet, jug)
7. Close the tap and ensure outlet tube is clean and dry.
8. Flush urine down the toilet noting any abnormalities Liaise with GP/registered nurse as
appropriate.
9. Remove gloves and apron and decontaminate hands.
10. Document actions in nursing records as appropriate.
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Appendix 17
SW’s must not catheterise patients who fall into the following categories:
This list is not definitive and the registered nurse must exercise clinical judgement on
the suitability of patients, according to the needs of the patient and the competencies
of the SW.
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Urinary Catheterisation: Adults and Children (Urethral, Supra Pubic and
Intermittent) Policy and Standard Operating Procedures
Appendix 18:
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Policy Consultation Process
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