Delay in Obtaining Ordered Urine Specimen for UA and C&S
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to obtain a urine specimen for urinalysis and culture and sensitivity as ordered by the physician for one resident. The resident, who had a history of chronic urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and recurrent urinary tract infections, was experiencing burning pain with urination. The physician's order specified that a urine sample should be obtained and allowed for straight catheterization every shift for two days. Documentation showed only one attempt to obtain the specimen within the ordered timeframe, and that sample was contaminated and not sent to the lab. The urine specimen was not successfully collected and sent until several days later, resulting in a delay in following the physician's order for timely diagnostic testing.