Urinary catheter care including IDC and SPC supportRodem Community Care Pty Ltd provides professional urinary catheter care and management support for NDIS participants and clients who require assistance with bladder drainage, catheter maintenance, continence products and related nursing care.Our service may support people with indwelling urinary catheters (IDC), suprapubic catheters (SPC), intermittent catheterisation needs, catheter-related continence concerns, recurrent catheter issues, reduced mobility, disability-related continence needs or complex health conditions requiring ongoing nursing support. We provide in-person services where available and Telehealth consultations across all Australian states and territories where clinically appropriate. |  |
Urinary Catheter Care and ManagementCorrect catheter care is important for comfort, hygiene, skin protection and reducing the risk of catheter-related complications. Our nursing team can assist with catheter management, catheter care planning, product recommendations, education and ongoing review. |
Our support may include:
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Catheter Changes and Ongoing Support | Rodem Community Care Pty Ltd can assist with regular catheter care and scheduled catheter management support in the home where clinically appropriate. Catheter care needs are reviewed individually, taking into account the participant’s diagnosis, medical history, catheter type, current routine, support needs, continence products, skin condition and risk factors. Where required, we can provide recommendations for ongoing catheter care, product use and support worker involvement. | ||
Intermittent Catheterisation Support | Some participants may require intermittent catheterisation as part of their bladder management routine. Where clinically appropriate, we can provide education, guidance and review to support safe and confident catheter care. This may include education for the participant, family members, carers or support workers, depending on the person’s care needs and consent. | ||
Daily Catheter Care for Support Workers | Daily catheter care may be required for participants who receive support from disability support workers or carers. Rodem Community Care Pty Ltd can provide education and practical guidance to help support workers understand safe catheter care routines. Training and education may include:
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NDIS Reports and Product Recommendations | Rodem Community Care Pty Ltd can prepare NDIS-related reports to support catheter care needs, continence products and related nursing support. The report may include:
These reports may assist participants, families, nominees, support coordinators, plan managers and NDIS planners to understand the participant’s catheter care needs and related funding requirements. Please note that NDIS funding decisions are made by the NDIA. Our role is to provide professional clinical assessment, recommendations and supporting documentation. | ||
Common Catheter Care Considerations | Good catheter care may help reduce avoidable complications and improve comfort. General catheter care considerations include:
For urgent medical concerns, including fever, severe pain, no urine draining, blood in urine, suspected catheter blockage, confusion or signs of infection, please contact a GP, Healthdirect on 1800 022 222, or call 000 in an emergency. |
Why Choose Rodem Community Care Pty Ltd?
- Experienced nursing support
- Person-centred care planning
- NDIS-focused documentation
- Support for participants, families and care teams
- Practical education for support workers
- Telehealth available Australia-wide where clinically appropriate
- In-person services available depending on location and service requirements
Book Urinary Catheter Management SupportPlease contact Rodem Community Care Pty Ltd to discuss urinary catheter management, catheter care education, product recommendations or NDIS report support. We welcome enquiries from participants, family members, nominees, support coordinators, plan managers and service providers. |