PPE designed to protect patient and healthcare work of

potential cross infection

Daily hygiene is important with washing the meatus with

ordinary soap and water

If you can, give the patient ownership of their hygiene.

The reason the catheter bag must be below the bladder level

is to reduce back flow which can lead to greater chance of

infection

Empty the drainage bag using a separate and clean container

for each patient. Avoid contact between the tap and the

container.

Do not change catheters unnecessarily as part of routine

practice except where necessary to comply with

manufacturers guidance.

Do Not add antiseptic or antimicrobial solutions into the

drainage bag.