Infection Control Breach During Incontinence Care
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a certified nursing assistant (CNA) failed to follow appropriate infection control procedures during incontinence care for a resident with a history of stroke, right-sided weakness, muscle weakness, and malnutrition. The resident was dependent on staff for toileting and was incontinent of bowel and bladder. During observed care, the CNA provided incontinence care while wearing gloves but did not remove the soiled gloves after completing the task. Instead, the CNA proceeded to apply Vaseline to the resident's arms and legs using the same soiled gloves. The CNA acknowledged during interview that she should have removed the soiled gloves after providing incontinence care.