Title: Assist with ostomy care per facility policy.
Course: Patient Care Technician (14051-III) > Section: Preventing Medical Complications

Assistance should include

- the use of Standard Precautions
- the maintenance of privacy
- the use of proper equipment
- emptying of the apparatus
- an accurate description of waste output and measurement if ordered
- documentation.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between an ileostomy and colostomy?
- What should be documented about the skin around the ostomy?