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Quality of Care42 CFR §483.25(h)

F0694IV 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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