410 Ind. Admin. Code 16.2-3.1-41

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 410 IAC 16.2-3.1-41 - Urinary incontinence

Authority: IC 16-28-1-7

Affected: IC 16-28-5-1

Sec. 41.

(a) Based on the resident's comprehensive assessment and care plan, the facility must ensure the following:

(1) A resident who enters the facility without an indwelling catheter is not catheterized unless the resident's clinical condition demonstrates that catheterization was necessary.

(2) A resident who is incontinent of bladder receives appropriate treatment and services to prevent urinary tract infections and to restore as much normal bladder function as possible.

(b) For purposes of IC 16-28-5-1, a breach of subsection (a) is a deficiency.

410 IAC 16.2-3.1-41

Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 16.2-3.1-41; filed Jan 10, 1997, 4:00 p.m.: 20 IR 1556, eff Apr 1, 1997; readopted filed Jul 11, 2001, 2:23 p.m.: 24 IR 4234; readopted filed May 22, 2007, 1:44 p.m.: 20070613-IR-410070141RFA; readopted filed Sep 11, 2013, 3:19 p.m.: 20131009-IR-410130346RFA

Readopted filed 11/13/2019, 3:14 p.m.: 20191211-IR-410190391RFA