Catheter Care at Home

What Catheter Care at Home Includes

Carewann provides professional catheter care at home for Maryland families whose loved one has a urinary catheter. Our registered nurses manage the catheter safely, monitor for infection, and keep your physician informed, all under a clear plan of care. We serve Montgomery, Howard, and Anne Arundel counties and surrounding Maryland communities.

• Catheter Hygiene and Cleaning. Careful daily cleaning to lower the risk of infection.
• Catheter Monitoring. Watching output, flow, and the insertion site for any problems.
• Catheter Changes. Routine changes performed safely by a registered nurse as ordered.
• Catheter Bag Management. Proper handling of catheter drainage bags to keep the system clean and working.
• Infection Prevention. Steps to reduce the risk of urinary tract and catheter-related infections.
• Monitoring and Reporting. Tracking changes and reporting to your physician.

When Catheter Care at Home Is Needed

Catheter care at home may be the right fit when a loved one has a urinary catheter such as a Foley or suprapubic catheter, is recovering from surgery, has limited mobility, or needs ongoing help managing the catheter safely to prevent infection and complications.

Understanding Catheter Care

A urinary catheter is a thin tube that drains urine from the bladder when a person cannot do so on their own. Proper care matters because catheters carry a real risk of urinary tract infections and other complications if not kept clean and monitored closely. Catheter care at home brings a registered nurse to manage the routine correctly, watch for early signs of trouble, and keep your loved one comfortable and safe at home.

We Work With Your Physician

All catheter care at home is provided under a physician’s plan of care. A doctor’s order is required for the clinical services our nurses perform, including catheter changes. Our registered nurses collaborate directly with your physician, follow current doctor’s orders, and report any change in your loved one’s condition. Your doctor stays in control of the care plan while our nurses handle the hands-on work at home.

What to Watch For and When to Call the Doctor

Families managing a catheter should watch for warning signs and know when to call. Contact your nurse or physician promptly if you notice:

• Little or no urine draining, or the catheter appears blocked.
• Cloudy, bloody, or foul-smelling urine.
• Fever, chills, or signs of a urinary tract infection.
• Pain, redness, swelling, or leaking at the insertion site.
• The catheter falling out or being pulled out.
• Confusion or new discomfort in your loved one.

Why Families Choose Carewann for Catheter Care at Home

Carewann is a nurse-owned agency, so clinical quality is built into everything we do. Families choose us for registered nurse oversight, direct physician coordination, consistent caregivers, and a premium standard of catheter care at home. We serve Montgomery, Howard, and Anne Arundel counties and surrounding Maryland communities.

Frequently Asked Questions About Catheter Care at Home

What is catheter care at home? Catheter care at home is professional support provided in your residence by a registered nurse, including catheter hygiene, monitoring, changes, and infection prevention under a physician’s plan of care.

Do I need a doctor’s order for catheter care at home? Yes. A doctor’s order is required for the clinical nursing services we provide, such as catheter changes. Our nurses coordinate with your physician to set up and follow the plan of care.

What types of catheters do your nurses manage? Our registered nurses care for common urinary catheters including Foley and suprapubic catheters, following your physician’s orders.

How does catheter care at home prevent hospital visits? Correct daily care and early reporting help catch infections and blockages before they become emergencies, which reduces avoidable hospital stays.

What areas in Maryland do you serve? We serve Montgomery, Howard, and Anne Arundel counties and surrounding Maryland communities.

How do I start catheter care at home? Call us to speak with a nurse. We will review your needs, coordinate with your physician, and set up a plan of care.