Continence Service

• Continence Nurse Specialists work with patients who have continence problems
• They link with other clinicians (geriatricians, physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists) as required
• This service is part of the District Nursing Service

Services

• Assessment of urinary and faecal incontinence
• Bladder retraining programmes
• Bladder and bowel management care and advice
• Education for patients/caregivers
• Referral to a continence physiotherapist for assessment and treatment
• Consultation and advice on medication-induced incontinence
• Advice on continence products and the supply of products (NZ Continence Association) according to Waitemata DHB Continence Service protocols

Locations

• Te Whare Karaka
  
• Waitakere Hospital
• Hibiscus Coast Community Health Centre