CC77 - Promoting Independence with Continence Policy and Procedure nov 24

React Homecare CC77 – Promoting Independence with Continence 1. Purpose 1.1 To promote independence for Service Users with managing continence, whilst acknowledging that those who cannot be independent will be cared for with dignity and privacy. 1.2 To assist staff with the management offered to Service Users who require advice, guidance and training to remain independent. 1.3 To support Service Users who may need to be assisted with maintaining continence and to ensure that this is delivered with a high standard of quality and care. 1.4 To meet the legal requirements of the regulated activities that React Homecare is registered to provide:  The Care Act 2014  The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 2. Scope 2.1 The following roles may be affected by this policy: o Registered Manager o Care staff 2.2 The following service users may be affected by this policy: o Service Users 2.3 The following stakeholders may be affected by this policy: o Commissioners o External health professionals o Local Authority o NHS 3. Objectives 3.1 To standardise assessment and practice within React Homecare in relation to continence care, whilst providing guidance to staff by referring to evidence-based practice, recommendations and guidelines. 3.2 To ensure that Service Users requiring support and invasive procedures in relation to continence care will have that care delivered by suitably trained and competent staff. 4. Policy 4.1 Staff will have access to this policy, associated documents and relevant best practice guidelines to enable delivery of care that is evidence based. 4.2 Appropriate resources will be made available to allow for an effective programme of continence promotion. This will include: o Ensuring that continence aids are in adequate supply and stored appropriately with dignity and privacy in mind Page 1 of 5