Failure to Cover Foley Catheter Drainage Bag in a Dignified Manner
Penalty
Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident with an indwelling urinary (Foley) catheter did not have a privacy cover on the catheter drainage bag, as observed during a survey. The resident was cognitively intact and required staff assistance for several activities of daily living, including toileting and dressing. The care plan for this resident specifically included the intervention to store the collection bag inside a protective dignity pouch, but this was not followed at the time of observation. During the observation and interview, a CNA confirmed that catheter drainage bags should be covered with a privacy bag, and acknowledged that the resident's bag was not covered. The facility's policy on resident rights states that residents are to be treated with courtesy, respect, and full recognition of dignity and individuality. This deficiency was noted as an incidental finding during a complaint investigation and had the potential to affect other residents with Foley catheters.