Rationales for foley insertion

If the pt already has skin breakdown it may be a good reason, but foley catheters increase the risk of UTI.

It seems to me as thought the Aides don't want to be bothered with going in and checking the pt on their 2 hour rotation (at least that is the rotation I have always known) I personally would have to set them straight if they began to get hostile or mouthy simply because you would not get an order for a foley and let them know just who it is that went to school and who knows when a foley cath is appropriate . :-)

What the ????? I'm a CNA, and I'd rather change the incontinent person than have a foley inserted. Because that's what is best for the patient. Perhaps a reminder that doing what is best for the patient is priority and not what will get us to our lunch break on time is in order.

I would be real careful of what is actually going on when they do their 2hr turns. My guess is they wouldnt be quite as quick to insist on a foley if they were actually DOING the turns every 2 hrs. If you have to turn the patient anyway, whats 2 more minutes with a clean incontinent pad. You might check your catheterized patients, dont go by their documentation, keep your own. See what their position is, note it and go back in 2 hrs and see if they are repositioned. I bet they arent.

I would be real careful of what is actually going on when they do their 2hr turns. My guess is they wouldnt be quite as quick to insist on a foley if they were actually DOING the turns every 2 hrs. If you have to turn the patient anyway, whats 2 more minutes with a clean incontinent pad. You might check your catheterized patients, dont go by their documentation, keep your own. See what their position is, note it and go back in 2 hrs and see if they are repositioned. I bet they arent.