Complex Bowel Management
ED partners, NDIS approved carers, have introduced a Complex Bowel Management course to deliver complex or high-intensity bowel care to our patrons safely. The NDIS (Quality Indicators) Guidelines, 2018, state that the providers must meet and comply with the NDIS Practice Standards.
Complex Bowel Care is a part of NDIS High-Intensity Support Activity, requiring a specialist level of support as a part of NDIS and home care packages. This is provided to the participant at risk of severe constipation or faecal incontinence, or a history of spinal injuries.
Through this course, the support workers will learn the following:
- Infection control and personal hygiene maintenance
- Knowledge of the basic anatomy of the digestive system
- Understanding of stool characteristics indicating healthy bowel functioning
- Observing and recording any symptoms of bowel habit changes
- Understanding symptoms for intervention
- Intervention techniques and options
- Administering laxatives, suppositories, or enemas
- Administering other non-routine medication
- Maintaining hydration and nutrition requirements
To test their theoretical and practical knowledge, the participants will administer a mini-enema on a dummy.
A Certificate of Achievement from ED Partners, NDIS aged care providers, will be awarded upon completion.