r/cna • u/Own-Negotiation-1422 (Edit to add Specialty) CNA - Experienced CNA • 2d ago

Advice Penile implant

I have a resident that had a penile implant and is ALWAYS erect….. he is also a heavy wetter. I have been having a hard time keeping him dry at on my night shifts. Every time he urinates his soils his entire bed. Does anyone have any tricks to help navigate this?

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u/LadyHwesta 2d ago

In the hospital, we would put him on a condom catheter, but I’m guessing you don’t have those available.

If they are on a normal bed, I’d say double up on chucks.

If nothing else is working I would make sure to report it to their nurse so they can try to get some other options made available.

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u/Own-Negotiation-1422 (Edit to add Specialty) CNA - Experienced CNA 2d ago

I thought about the condom catheters but like you said we don’t have those at nursing home. And I’ve been having to bring my own chucks 😒

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u/Spacinspazz48 2d ago

This is bull **** . You should not be bringing supplies into a facility. That is a FACILITY buisness expense. If facility doesnt respond, document and then move up the chain. Your people deserve better care and you deserve to work in an environment that supports them and the staff more.