"The Guide to Urinary Incontinence in Long Term Care for CNA Staff." Host Diane Newman, RN, MSN, addresses the RN, LPN, and MDS coordinator roles when dealing with Urinary Incontinence

This guide covers the role CNAs should take in achieving and maintaining the highest level of continence practable for your residents. Topics covered include:

• Maintaining the residents' dignity when incontinent
• Recognizing and identifying voiding patterns and recording a voiding diary
• Noticing the symptoms of a urinary tract infection
• Recognizing and documenting fluid intake patterns and knowing bladder irritants or stimulants
• The importance of proper hand washing
• Myths surrounding urinary incontinence
• Recognizing environmental factors and assistive devices that may restrict or facilitate a resident's ability to use the bathroom
• Incontinence management of preventing falls
• Toileting programs