Unsanitary Catheter Bag Placement
Penalty
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Summary
A review of clinical records and staff interviews revealed that a resident with a history of a stage 4 sacral pressure ulcer, urinary tract infection, and klebsiella pneumoniae infection was admitted with a physician's order for a suprapubic urinary catheter. During an interview, it was observed that the resident's urinary catheter leg bag was lying on top of the sink in the resident's room in an unsanitary condition. This observation was confirmed by the unit manager, who acknowledged the unsanitary placement of the catheter bag above the resident's sink. The deficiency was cited under regulations requiring appropriate catheter care and maintenance of sanitary conditions to prevent urinary tract infections.