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St. Rita’s highly
trained nurses in the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Department help patients
to manage ostomies, help heal chronic wounds and support patients experiencing
problems with incontinence. Each registered nurse is Board Certified in
ostomy, wound and continence.
- Jane
Rupert, RN, CWOCN
- Nancy
Gutman, RN, CWOCN
- Donna
Sheipline, RN, BSN, CWOCN
Ostomy
The Wound, Ostomy and Continence staff offers ostomy services which include
pre-operation education and counseling as well as pre-op stoma marking.
We also work closely with patients and their families in the Medical Center
who have been diagnosed with new stomas teaching them how to care for themselves.
The St. Rita’s staff also works with patients in the Medical Center who
already have stomas and need additional help. We regularly see patients
in the Outpatient Department who have problems managing their ostomy.
Another service offered by the ostomy group is an Ostomy Support Group that
meets the second Monday of every month (excluding July and August) in Dining
Room C of the Medical Center. The goal of this group is to educate the patient
and family and support/help each other through this process.
Wound
At St. Rita’s Medical Center, the Wound, Ostomy and Continence department
works to evaluate and manage patients with difficult to heal wounds, pressure
ulcers or fistulas. We also serve as resource for physicians and other staff
in terms of wound care. This group also evaluates and manages patients with
chronic wounds in the Outpatient Department along with patient’s physician.
Continence
The Continence team assists in managing patients in the Medical Center who
have problems with incontinence.
Medicare, Medicaid and most other insurance generally cover most visits,
however, if you have questions, please check with your provider. |
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| What is a Colostomy:
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A colostomy is an incision (cut) into the colon (large intestine) to create an opening called a ‘stoma’ to the outside of the abdomen. The intestines will eliminate waste products (stool) through the opening and into a plastic collection pouch. Our supportive ostomy nursing staff will teach you skin care and how to change the pouches.
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