Failure to Maintain Resident Dignity with Urinary Catheter Management
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors identified that the facility failed to ensure residents with urinary catheters were treated in a dignified manner, as evidenced by uncovered urine collection bags and lack of respect for residents' individuality. One resident with an indwelling urinary catheter was observed multiple times with an uncovered urine collection bag, both in their room and in the dining area, despite the facility having dignity bags and covered collection bags available. The DON confirmed that these covers should be used and are accessible to staff. Another resident was observed with a urinary catheter and tubing lying on the floor outside of the privacy bag, both at bedside and while awaiting a meal. The resident was unaware of the catheter's status, and an LPN, when notified, picked up the catheter from the floor without enhanced barrier PPE, stating uncertainty about why the catheter was out of the privacy bag. A third resident was initially observed with a visible urinary catheter and urometer from the doorway, with no privacy bag in place. The resident reported being new to the facility and expressed concerns about staff responsiveness. The following day, a privacy bag was in place, and the resident stated that staff had added the cover the previous afternoon, after the catheter had been visible to others. These observations demonstrate that the facility did not consistently maintain resident dignity regarding the management and privacy of urinary catheters.
Plan Of Correction
F550(D) Resident Rights/Exercise of Rights Residents 4, 108, and 208, all have catheter dignity bags or leaf covered catheter bags and have been verified that they are being used appropriately to maintain residents' rights and dignity. Any resident with a catheter could be affected by this. Residents with catheters have all been reviewed and verified to have dignity bags or leaf covered catheter bags. Any concerns identified were immediately corrected. The Residents Rights guideline was reviewed and deemed appropriate by the NHA and DON. The DON/Designee will educate all staff on the guideline and the need to treat residents with dignity and respect by keeping their catheters covered with a dignity bag or a leaf covered bag. The DON/Designee will audit all catheters 3x/weekly for 4 weeks and until substantial compliance is achieved to verify that all catheters are covered with appropriate dignity device. The results of these audits will be reviewed by the facility Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee for patterns, trends, and continued recommendations for process monitoring and continued improvement.