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Quality of Care42 CFR §483.25(e)
F0690 — Bowel/Bladder Incontinence, Catheter, UTI
F0690 requires appropriate care for bowel and bladder function, including incontinence care plans, appropriate catheter use and care (avoiding unnecessary catheterization), and prevention/treatment of urinary tract infections.
Common Deficiency Examples
- Incontinence care plan not followed consistently
- Indwelling catheter used without documented clinical justification
- Catheter care not meeting infection-prevention standards
- UTI symptoms not identified or addressed timely
What Your Plan of Correction Needs
F0690 PoCs should address the specific bowel/bladder care element involved:
Clinical factsspecific gap — toileting schedule, catheter justification, or infection signs
Immediate actionclinical correction and physician notification if warranted
Systemic fixtoileting program, catheter necessity review process, or infection monitoring protocol
Monitoring planincontinence/catheter care audits at a defined frequency
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