Management of Constipation and Fecal Incontinence in Inpatient and Outpatient Settings

Fecal incontinence and constipation are common problems encountered by the urology nurse. A summarization of current insights into the pathology of constipation and fecal incontinence, and a focus on a clear pathway for nursing management will be presented.

Contact hours available until 10/16/19.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

• Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
• You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Conferences Committee Disclosures:

• Gina Powley, MSN, RN, ANP - Speakers bureau for Astellas
• Susanne Quallich, PhD, ANP-BC, NP-C, CUNP, FAANP - Consultant – Coloplast
• Valre Welch, MSN, CPNP - Hollister Clinical Advisory Board

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

• Dorothy Doughty, MN, RN, CWOCN, FAAN - Consultant - HillRom
• There are no other disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:

• No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:

The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

The SUNA accreditation is reciprocal in the states and specialty organizations that recognize the ANCC-COA accreditation process. SUNA is also a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5556.

Accreditation and approved provider status of CE in nursing does not imply ANCC-COA approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content. SUNA urges all participants to be aware of the CE requirements for re-licensure in the states in which they hold a license.

Learning Outcome:

• After completing this activity, the learner will be able to develop and implement evidence-based protocols for prevention and management of constipation and fecal incontinence.