•First, washes their hands with antibacterial soap and warm water.
•Next, gently peels the bag from the stoma.
•Removes or cuts the bottom of the bag and empties it into the toilet or puts it into a disposal bag.
•Cleans the stoma using warm water and gentle soap.
•Dries the stoma thoroughly.
•Prepares the next bag (and flange if using a two piece system).
•Attaches the bag with adhesive to the outside of the stoma.