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 Evangelical offers a comprehensive stomal therapy service for individuals who are anticipating or have had surgery resulting in an abdominal stoma. Our Certified Ostomy
Nurses are on staff to meet all of your needs. This aim of this program is to support the
you and your family, before and after surgery, to enable the patient to participate in a full and active family, social and business life.
Outpatient Service
Outpatient appointments can be made by direct contact with the Clinic.
Consultation
In most cases, your doctor will refer you to the Stomal Therapy Clinic before your admission to hospital. When this is not possible, a Stomal Therapy nurse will visit you and your family or caregiver in the hospital.
A visit with the Stomal Therapy Nurse could include:
- information and counseling – pre and post operatively
- advice about stomal appliances
- evaluation of peristomal skin issues
- education of new products and options
After Surgery
A Stomal Therapy nurse will visit you regularly while you are in hospital to:
- teach you to manage your stoma
- ensure you have a suitable, comfortable stomal appliance fitted
- assist you in obtaining supplies for home use
- organize follow-up care for when you leave the hospital
Follow Up Care
The stomal therapy nurse is available for follow-up visits on an individual basis for:
- assistance with your stoma and skin care
- evaluation of your stomal appliance
- counseling and problem solving
Should you experience any difficulties once you return home, you can consult the Stomal Therapy nurse by telephone at 522-4411.
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