Urine Collection Bag Not Secured Off Floor for Catheterized Resident
Penalty
Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident with a Foley catheter was observed with their urine collection bag resting on the floor while sleeping in bed. The observation was made by surveyors, and the assigned Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) confirmed the resident's identity and later acknowledged that the urine collection bag was on the floor. The GNA stated she was preparing to clean the resident at the time of the observation. A review of the resident's care plan indicated specific interventions for catheter care, including maintaining the catheter tubing and bag above the floor and below the level of the bladder, ensuring the tubing was free of kinks or occlusions, and securing the catheter with a leg strap if needed. Despite these documented interventions, the urine collection bag was not properly secured, resulting in noncompliance with the care plan and facility policy.