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Quality of Care42 CFR §483.25(h)
F0694 — IV Catheter-Care/Consistent Aseptic Tech
F0694 requires facilities providing IV therapy to do so consistent with professional standards and with consistent aseptic technique to minimize infection risk.
Common Deficiency Examples
- Aseptic technique not consistently followed during IV site care
- IV site not monitored per protocol for signs of infection or infiltration
- Staff competency for IV therapy not verified
- IV therapy administered without appropriate physician order documentation
What Your Plan of Correction Needs
Given infection risk, F0694 PoCs should show clear technique verification:
Clinical factsspecific technique or monitoring gap
Immediate actionsite assessment and clinical correction
Systemic fixcompetency validation for IV therapy staff
Monitoring plandirect observation audits of IV care technique at a defined frequency
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