1. Be given pre-op counseling
2. Have an appropriately positioned stoma site
3. Have a well-constructed stoma
4. Have skilled postoperative nursing care
5. Have emotional support
6. Have individual instruction

 VII.  Be informed on the availability of supplies
VIII. Be provided with information on community
         resources
  IX.  Have post-hospital follow-up and life-long
         supervision
   X.  Benefit from team efforts of health care professionals
  XI.  Be provided with information and counsel from the          ostomy association and its members