Coloplast® Care is a free patient support program designed to support patients with intimate healthcare needs. The program includes individualized engagement support which may include a welcome kit, and on-going phone, online and/or email support.
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What is Coloplast Care?
Coloplast ® Care is a complimentary educational program designed to help support you on your journey to better bowel control with Peristeen. The program includes inspirational articles, product use guides and online resource, phone support from Coloplast Care Advisors, and emails with tips and news.
How do I contact Coloplast?
If you have questions about Coloplast products, please contact us by phone at 1-855-745-8544. We're here to help!
What is a Coloplast bag?
The Coloplast Alterna Free Easy Close Colostomy Bag also called a stoma bag/ostomy bag is a small, transparent and waterproof pouch used to collect waste from the body. During a surgical procedure, known as a colostomy, a stoma/ostomy is formed between the large intestine and the abdominal wall.
Where is Coloplast made?
The company today has production facilities in Denmark, Hungary, France, China and the U.S., with the vast majority of its sales in Europe.
What is the Coloplast Care booklet?
All patients enrolled in Coloplast Care are sent a comprehensive wellness book, Living Well, as part of their Care kit. They also receive support from a personalized Care Advisor, and online support tools. Should your patient have specific questions, each article from the booklet is shared here – feel free to print as you see fit.
What is the ostomy skin tool?
As the Ostomy Skin Tool is a novel, standardized tool for assessing peristomal skin conditions over time, it is vital to understand how the Ostomy Skin Tool works and to prove replicability.
What is a stoma QOL?
The Stoma Quality of Life tool (Stoma-QoL) is a simple, validated questionnaire that can be used to measure quality of life in people with a stoma – and identify the issues that may cause anxiety or concern .
What are the concerns of an ostomy?
People with an ostomy can have many concerns – fear of leakage, embarrassment about their body, worries about becoming a burden to family and friends. When these concerns stop people from doing the things they enjoy, it puts their quality of life at risk.
Who developed the ostomy skin tool?
The Ostomy Skin Tool was developed in collaboration with the professional Coloplast Global Advisory Board, which includes highly qualified ostomy care nurses from 12 different countries.
Does Coloplast have an educational grant?
Coloplast has supported an Educational Grant to the American College of Surgeons to create educational content for new ostomy patients.
What to consult before using a product?
Before using, always consult the 'Instructions for Use' document included with the products you receive.
Can friends and family help with a stoma?
While friends and family can be very supportive, it can be helpful to learn from others with a stoma. Our user stories aim to provide hints and tips about how others have approached living with a stoma.
What is the Coloplast Care Program?
The Coloplast Care program offers patient enrollment and educational options that you can customize for each patient’s needs. This web site allows you to manage every aspect of your patient’s discharge — quickly and reliably:
How does Coloplast track orders?
A Coloplast Consumer Care Advisor will confirm the order with you and follow-up with the patient. Order tracking information will be provided via e-mail for your convenience.
Does Coloplast have online records?
Quickly access online records of recent patient activity including custom notes and discharge kit orders. Plus, Coloplast will support you and your patient throughout the entire process.
What is a colonoplast patient educator?
The Coloplast Patient Educator Program is committed to educating men and their partners about the benefits and considerations of penile implants. Men considering an implant and their partners often have questions about lifestyle changes and practical experiences that can only be answered by someone who has personally experienced the procedure, someone like you!
How long do you have to have a colonoplast implant?
If you have had a Coloplast penile implant for more than six months , and have practical experience using your implant, consider becoming a Coloplast Patient Educator. We’re looking for men who are: Confident sharing their story of how the Coloplast implant has improved their quality of life.
