This customizable document, Ostomy Care - Changing the Pouching System, is taken from MCN Healthcare's Wound Management Policy and Procedure Manual. For more than 20 years, MCN has been the health care industry's leading provider of policy and procedure templates, forms, competencies and other compliance tools.

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	POLICY: The physician will order when the pouching system may be applied postoperatively. Saline moistened, non-shredding gauze will be placed over the stoma during the initial postoperative period. The gauze will be changed frequently to keep the stoma and surgical wound clean. EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES: Skin barrier wafer Pouch ostomy bag Skin sealant Skin barrier paste Clamp Scissors Pen Template or measuring guide from the appliance Wash cloth Warm water Rolled gauze wick or tampon for urostomies used while preparing to change the ostomy bag to prevent leakage Gloves Absorbent...
Second excerpt:
	...from the wafer. Apply beads of paste around the cut opening of the wafer. The paste will fill in gaps and creases. Allow the paste to dry for one 1 minute. Apply the wafer to the stoma, gently pressing down on the wafer to ensure a good seal. The pouch should be positioned in a downward or lateral position to facilitate emptying. If using a two-piece appliance, snap the pouch on. Ensure the bag is clamped or the valve is in the closed position. Remove gloves. Wash hands. Always...