Macy Catheter
Presented by Diana Montoya
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Diana Montoya
Diana Montoya is a proven leader and highly experienced nurse currently serving as the clinical education manager for Sutter Care at Home. She holds a bachelor of science in nursing from Western Governors University and an associate’s degree in nursing from National University. Diana’s extensive career spans over two decades,…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Introduction
This chapter includes an introduction to inserting and using a Macy Catheter, information on all of the equipment and previsit preparation needed for this assessment, and recommended infection control policies.
2. Procedure: Macy Catheter
This chapter will provide a step-by-step procedure guide for inserting and using a Macy Catheter.
3. Tips, Precautions, and Care Considerations
This chapter provides tips, precautions, and considerations for performing these skills in the home.
4. Patient and Caregiver Education
This chapter provides information on what education the patient (and caregiver) needs to support self-management of their care.
5. Documentation Guidelines
This chapter provides recommendations on what to note when documenting the insertion and use of a Macy Catheter.
6. Conclusion
This chapter includes learning assessment questions to assess the learner’s knowledge of skills covered in this course. A bibliography of referenced material is also included.