Failure to Maintain Resident Dignity with Uncovered Urinary Drainage Bag
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident with a suprapubic indwelling urinary catheter was repeatedly observed in public areas, including the dining room and from the hallway while in bed, with their urinary drainage bag visible and not covered by a privacy bag. The urine in the collection bag was visible to others on multiple occasions. The facility's Director of Nursing confirmed that privacy bags should be used to maintain resident dignity, and the facility's dignity policy specifies the use of privacy coverings for urinary catheter bags as an example of promoting dignity and respect.