Urine Collection Bag Not Fully Covered, Compromising Resident Dignity
Penalty
Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident's urine collection bag was not fully covered while the resident was in their room. During an observation, the urine collection bag was seen hanging on the left side of the resident's bed with only the top portion covered, leaving the bottom half exposed. Both a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Resource Nurse confirmed that the bag should be fully covered to maintain the resident's privacy and dignity, in accordance with facility policy. The resident involved had a history of joint replacement, colon cancer, heart disease, and hypertension, and was dependent on staff for toileting and bathing. The resident was cognitively intact and used an external catheter for urine collection. Facility policy requires that care be provided in a manner that maintains or enhances each resident's dignity and respect, which was not followed in this instance.