Be sure to wash hands before and after caring for a patient with an indwelling catheter
Clean the perineal area thoroughly, especially around the meatus, twice a day and after each bowel movement. This helps prevent organisms for entering the bladder
Use soap or detergent and water to clean the perineal area and rinse the area well
Make sure that the patient maintains a generous fluid intake. This helps prevent infection and irrigates the catheter naturally by increasing urinary output
Encourage the patient to be up and about as ordered