Match Your Residents with the Right Incontinence Products

The sheer volume of incontinence management products on the market can make it a challenge to find the perfect fit for your residents. We’ve put together the following chart to help make it easier for you. Keep in mind that CMS recommends considering incontinence, gender, fit and ease of use when selecting an absorbent product.¹

Type of Product	Absorbency	Good For
Briefs	Moderate-Ultimate	·        Bedridden residents       ·        Overnight use       ·        Heavy to complete     urinary incontinence       ·        Bowel incontinence
Pull-Ups	Super-Ultimate	·        Ambulatory residents       ·        Light to severe     urinary incontinence       ·        Bowel  incontinence
Pads and male guards	Moderate-Ultimate	·        Added absorbency inside     regular undergarment     or pull-ups       ·        Used as a system with     reusable pants
Liners	Moderate-Ultimate	·        Moderate to severe     urinary output       ·        Bedridden residents       ·        Ambulatory residents
Belted undergarments	Light-Heavy	·        Occasional accidents       ·        Frequent changes
Underpads	Moderate-Ultimate	·        Open airing       ·        Bed and furniture protection

ProMed recently made a number of upgrades to our incontinence management products to benefit both the resident and the caregiver. Our Embrace™ Adult Skin Caring Underwear with Leakage Barrier now features a comfort stretch panel that hugs the body like real underwear, creating a comfortable, dignified wearing experience. Additionally, our Embrace™ Adult Skin Caring Underwear is now packaged in 100-count cases to save valuable storeroom space and reduce ordering frequency. Both of these products also have updated packaging.

We’ll soon be introducing the Embrace™ Skin Caring Stretch FlexRight Brief, which has a fully breathable stretch panel that creates a natural, discreet fit and moves with the resident. These briefs have standardized sizing that allows you to stock fewer products, freeing up valuable storage space and saving caregiver time. Be sure to watch LTC Connection for future announcements on this product!

To learn more about our complete line of incontinence management products, contact your ProMed territory manager, give us a call at (800) 648-5190 or visit us online at promedsupply.com.

Reference

1 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. State Operations Manual. Appendix PP – Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities (Rev. 70, 01-07-11). Available at: http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_pp_guidelines_ltcf.pdf. Accessed October 10