Failure to Follow Infection Control Practices During Incontinent Care
Penalty
Summary
During an observation of incontinent care provided to one resident, two CNAs entered the resident's room to perform perineal care. CNA #1 was observed removing blankets and a pillow, assisting the resident to their side, and cleaning the perineal area with disposable wipes, using each wipe only once before discarding. After completing the cleaning, CNA #1 replaced the pillow, pulled up the blankets, and used the bed remote, all while still wearing the same gloves used during the perineal care. CNA #1 did not remove the soiled gloves or sanitize their hands before touching clean items and areas, contrary to the facility's perineal care policy, which requires glove removal and hand hygiene before handling clean items. CNA #1 later acknowledged not following the glove removal policy prior to touching clean areas.