About the Presenter:

This session will be presented by Coloplast, a global leader in continence care and medical solutions. With extensive clinical experience and product knowledge, Coloplast will guide attendees through the challenges associated with intermittent catheter use, with a focus on reducing the impact of UTIs and improving quality of life for users.  

With over 15 years of dedicated experience at Coloplast, Kim Morgan – Senior Territory Manager specialises in continence care solutions. She has a profound commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals managing bladder and bowel conditions and assisting health care professionals to find the right solutions for their patients. 

Amanda Parfitt – CNC Coloplast Amanda has 34 years of nursing experience. Working at Coloplast has enabled Amanda to blend and share her experience, knowledge, and passions within nursing to provide evidence-based education and support to healthcare professionals, clients, and family members. Amanda is available in Western Australia for face-to-face or virtual telephone/telehealth clinics.  

This session will include both clinical education and practical guidance on catheter selection, hygiene, and support strategies. Audience input will also play a key role in shaping the discussion, ensuring the session speaks directly to the needs of both users and care providers.  

About this Session:

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are a common and often recurring issue for people using intermittent catheters. This session will explore how UTIs affect quality of life and provide practical insights into catheter types, use cases, and preventative care.  

To help shape the session, Coloplast will invite attendees to consider questions such as:  

• What might be the 3 major challenges for IC users?
• What do you see as the most prominent difficulties in catheter use?
• Is there a specific question or concern you’d like addressed during the session?

Responses will remain anonymous and will be used to tailor the content for greater relevance and impact.  

Key topics will include:  

• The link between intermittent catheterisation and UTIs – UTI Risk prevention for Intermittent Catheter Users
• Overview of catheter types and selection criteria
• Common challenges faced by users and care providers
• Best-practice strategies for UTI prevention
• Comfort, hygiene, and independence in catheter care
• Interactive discussion and practical troubleshooting tips

This session is suitable for healthcare professionals, carers, support workers, and anyone involved in continence support.

Event Details:

• This session is free of charge
• Certificate of attendance available
• The venue has stairs and is not wheelchair accessible
• Limited free parking is available
• One registration per person is required
• Photography will take place during the session for social media purposes

*A Q&A session will be held at the end; please submit your questions in advance

Event Recap: Intermittent Catheter Use & UTI Prevention

Thank you to everyone who attended!

A big thank you to all who participated in our recent training session on intermittent catheter use and UTI prevention. These sessions form part of our ongoing commitment to sharing knowledge that improves quality of care and supports independence for individuals managing continence needs.

Special thanks to Coloplast for delivering this session, and in particular to Kim Morgan and Amanda Parfitt for sharing their clinical expertise, practical guidance, and patient-focused insights. Their experience in continence care helped provide attendees with clear strategies for catheter selection, hygiene, and UTI prevention.

We’ve put together a selection of resources to revisit and build on what was covered:

📚 Luja Female - HCP Information
📚 Luja Female - Patient Information
📚 Luja Male - Patient Information
📚 UTI Assessment Tool
📚 Coloplast IC

Have questions or need tailored advice?

Feel free to get in touch; our expert support team is here to help.

Thanks again to all attendees for making it a meaningful learning experience. We look forward to seeing you at future training sessions.

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