Failure to Cover Foley Catheter Drainage Bag with Dignity Bag
Penalty
Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident's Foley catheter drainage bag was observed to be uncovered, lacking the required dignity bag. During an observation and interview, a CNA confirmed that the dignity bag was not in place and acknowledged that it is the responsibility of all staff to ensure Foley catheter drainage bags are covered. The CNA was unable to provide a reason for the omission and recognized that leaving the drainage bag uncovered would be considered disrespectful to the resident. A treatment nurse also confirmed awareness of the facility's policy requiring dignity bags and acknowledged responsibility for ensuring compliance, but was unaware of the uncovered drainage bag at the time of the observation. Further interviews with the Director of Staff Development and the Director of Nursing confirmed that the facility's policy and procedure mandate the use of dignity bags on all Foley catheter drainage bags to maintain resident privacy and dignity. Both leaders stated that staff are trained on this requirement during orientation and ongoing education. A review of the facility's policy indicated that demeaning practices, such as failing to cover urinary catheter bags, are prohibited and that staff are expected to promote resident dignity by assisting with such measures.