In-Home Catheter Care Services

Receiving catheter support at home is a practical and dignified option for individuals dealing with acute or chronic urinary challenges. Our nursing team regularly visits homes to assist patients who are:

• Recovering from prostate, bladder, or other urological surgeries
• Managing urinary retention or severe incontinence
• Living with neurological conditions that affect bladder function (such as spinal cord injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, or Parkinson’s disease)
• Transitioning home from the hospital with a newly placed catheter

Our Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) work closely with your primary care doctor or urologist to follow your specific care plan. Your in-home urological care will typically include:

• Routine Maintenance and Changes: We safely manage the insertion, removal, and routine changing of Foley (indwelling) and intermittent catheters following strict sterile protocols.
• Suprapubic Catheter Care: We provide specialized cleaning and dressing changes for suprapubic catheter sites to maintain skin integrity and prevent complications.
• Active Infection Monitoring: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common risk. We continuously monitor for early warning signs of infection and coordinate promptly with your physician if symptoms arise.
• Troubleshooting and Flushing: We handle common complications like blockages, leaking, or bypassing, performing gentle sterile flushes when ordered by your doctor to keep the system flowing properly.
• Patient and Family Education:  As part of our commitment to your home health patient rights, we teach you and your family caregivers the best practices for daily hygiene, how to properly empty and clean leg bags or night bags, and when to call for clinical help. 

Catheter complications, like sudden blockages or dislodgment, often result in frantic and uncomfortable trips to the emergency room. Having a dedicated home health nurse provides an essential layer of safety and ongoing clinical monitoring. Furthermore, managing these highly personal medical needs in the privacy of your own home helps preserve dignity and reduces anxiety for both the patient and their loved ones.

Our skilled nursing team is available for scheduled visits and ongoing urological support throughout Madison, Whitewater, and the greater Dane County area.