Hospital Map (15kb, pdf) Stomal Therapy
Stomal Therapy
A Stomal Therapy Nurse cares for people who have a surgically created opening (stoma) for the excretion of faecal waste via a colostomy or ileostomy, or urine via a urostomy. These can be either temporary or permanent.
Service Provided - Clients can be seen in hospital or in their homes
In Patients -
The Service see any client who is undergoing surgery that may necessitate the formation of a stoma, have a draining wound, fistula, or require an appliance to protect skin from draining fluids.
For example:
- Pre operatively to site for a proposed stoma opening
- Education re types of appliances that will be applicable
- Patients with an existing stoma who are experiencing problems
Out Patients –
No referral required
- Act as a resource for all clients who need the service of a Stomal Therapy Nurse
- Carer support and education
- A limited supply of products is available for use in emergency situations
Area Serviced
Shire of Southern Grampians
Clients residing in the area serviced by the Casterton District Nursing Service
Contact us
(03) 555 18287
An answering machine is available when the office is unattended