Ostomy Readmission Reduction Program

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Summary

The purpose of this study is to reduce complications like peristomal skin issues, stoma-related problems, dehydration, and other preventable factors that can lead to re-hospitalization within the first 30 days after surgery.

Eligibility

Age range: 18+ years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: No

Detailed criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Elective operations involving an ileostomy or a colostomy * Individuals 18 years old or older are included Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals under age 18 * Pregnant patients * Emergency operations * Patients with existing pre operative ostomies

Interventions

Other
Preoperative Telehealth
Conduct a preoperative telehealth consultation with a Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN) to provide patient education on post-surgical care expectations.
Other
Measure Ostomy Output
Patients will be sent home with a measuring container (graduated container) and will measure their ostomy output every 12 hours and record it in a pad that will be provided to them.

Location

Surgery Group LA
Los Angeles, California