NAME__________________________________________ DATE_________________
COURSE & SEC_________________________________ RLE GROUP___________
E. CHECKLIST ON COLOSTOMY CARE
Able to
Unable
Able to Perform
Procedure to
Perform with
Perform
Assistance
Assessment
1. Assess the appearance of the stoma and the
condition of the bag.
2. Assess the characteristics of fecal waste.
3. Determine client’s knowledge and understanding
of colostomy care.
Planning
4. Wash hands.
5. Assemble the equipment needed.
Implementation
6. Identify the client and explain the procedure.
7. Provide for privacy.
8. If using toilet, seat client on the toilet with pouch
over toilet. If using the bedpan, place the pouch
over the bedpan.
9. Put on disposable gloves.
10. Place linen saver on abdomen around and below
the pouch/bag.
11. Remove clamp on the bottom of bag and place
within easy reach.
12. Unfold the end of the pouch and allow feces to
drain into the bedpan or toilet.
13. Press sides of the lower end of the pouch
together.
14. Squirt asepto syringe with tap water into the
bottom of the bag.
15. Roll up the bag and reclamp the bag.
16. Wipe the outside pouch with a clean washcloth.
17. Remove gloves and discard soiled equipment.
18. Spray room freshener, if needed.
19. Wash hands.
Evaluation
20. Evaluate the color, consistency, and amount of
feces in the pouch.
21. Evaluate the condition of the stoma.
22. Evaluate the response and client’s
responsiveness to perform self-care.
Documentation
23. Record the color, consistency, and amount of
feces.
24. Record the condition of the stoma.
25. Record the client’s response to the procedure.
Remarks: __________________________________________________________________
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Grade: __________
Rating Scale:
Excellent : 96 - 100%
Very Satisfactory : 90 - 95%
Very Good : 85 - 89%
Good : 85 - 89%
Fair : 75 - 79%
Poor : 74 & below
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