OSTOMY CLINIC

Enterostomal Therapy Outpatient Consultation Services
Individuals scheduled for ostomy surgery and those with a new or established stoma can benefit from services offered by Verdugo Hills Hospital’s ostomy clinic. The ostomy clinic provides patients long-term accessibility to a Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse, essential for people who need – or live with – ostomies. Preoperative visits for education and stoma-site marking, post-surgical visits for follow-up or problem resolution, and guidance and suggestions for patients who have lived with an ostomy for years help promote holistic care.

How to arrange for your first visit:
Direct order from a physician
Or
By asking your Doctor for a referral
Or
If you do not have a physician on the Verdugo Hills Hospital staff, the Medical Director of the Wound Care Program can be contacted to authorize your referral and will arrange to monitor your progress.

Call 818.952.2239 for an appointment.

Description of Services
Preoperative counseling and stoma site marking,
Post operative instruction, including post-op follow-up. These services include:

• Client and family counseling, pro-phylaxis and self treatment for management of skin protection.
• Teaching of cleanliness, comfort and odor control.
• Care of and selection of product
• Nutrition counseling
• Sex counseling
• Extended instruction on stoma care
• Periodic stomal re-measurement
• Evaluation and treatment of skin or stomal problems
• Psycho-social counseling
• Incontinence and skin care
• Fistula and draining wound management

Fees
Fees include your visit plus any other supplies, equipment or treatment ordered or used. Since insurance coverage varies, you should check with your insurance company to see if this service is covered in your plan. Your insurance will be billed, if coverage is not provided payment will be your responsibility.

Wound Care Program