In and Out Cath

Where I work in LTC we have a standing order for this.:candy:To clarify, this is for suspected UTIs . Wouldn't do it for urinary retention.....

It is an invasive, sterile procedure so yes you need an order. It is easy for other people to give out orders if they are not the ones that have to do them or be held accountable for them.

Straight caths require a doctor's order.

If there is no standing order you need one. Don't do it without one as your heinie will be on the line.

we dont have standig orders, so that is why i didnt do it because i didnt have an order...just needed some backup thanks

we dont have standig orders, so that is why i didnt do it because i didnt have an order...just needed some backup thanks

You were right. Glad you stood you ground. :)

invasive procedure, need order

-H-RN