Identify a patient who is able to receive enteral tube feedings
Describe the difference between NG tubes and PEG tubes
Demonstrate ability to insert small-bore feeding tube as per Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures
Demonstrate how to safely secure NG tubes
Describe methods for checking NG tube placement (X-ray, pH, measurement)
Describe the intervals for ongoing placement verification (pH, measurement, continuous feeds, or proton pump inhibitor (PPI) interaction)
Chest Tube
Identify indications and purpose of a chest tube
Describe the different types of chest tubes
Demonstrate a chest tube assessment and documentation
Describe interventions required for chest tube complications
List available resources that can be applied to practice
Percutaneous Drain
Identify the indications and purpose of different percutaneous drain types
List available resources for percutaneous drain management in their practice setting
Ostomy Care
Identify indications for a patient requiring an ostomy
Differentiate between stoma types (colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy, loop, end)
Describe and perform a stoma assessment, including documentation
Review and practise ostomy appliance application, including documentation
Review complications related to ostomy care and describe management strategies, including documentation
Identify resources for ostomy care, including patient education resources
Stool Management System
Identify indications for a patient requiring a stool management system
Review stool management system procedure for insertion, maintenance and removal, including documentation
Identify resources for care and maintenance of a stool management system, including patient education resources
Pre-learning Required Content
Participants are required to complete the following pre-learning activities prior to attending the in-person workshop. This content will take a minimum of 3.75 hours to complete.
Nova Scotia Health Policies and Procedures
Participants are expected to review the following policies and procedures:
