Westwood Specialty Care
Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, IA — inspection on October 30, 2025.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
and support the tubing against the legto avoid traction or unnecessary movement of the catheter.(4) Gently dry perineum.(5) Remove gloves and sanitize/wash hands.(6) DON glovesc.
Ask the resident to turn on her side with her top leg slightly bent, if able.d.
Use new wash cloth and apply soap or skin cleansing agent, or use cleansing wipese.
Wash the rectal area thoroughly, wiping from the base of the labia towards and extending over the buttocks.f.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.For a male resident:a.
Wet washcloth and apply soap or skin cleansing agent, or use cleansing wipesb.
Wash perineal area starting with urethra and working outward.c. If the resident has an indwelling catheter, gently wash the juncture of the tubing from the urethra down thecatheter about 3 inches.
Gently rinse and dry the area.d.
Retract foreskin of the uncircumcised malee.
Wash and rinse urethral area using a circular motion.f.
Continue to wash the perineal area including the penis, scrotum and inner thighs.g.
Thoroughly rinse perineal area in same order, using fresh water and clean washcloth.h. If the resident has an indwelling catheter, hold the tubing to one side and support the tubing against the leg toavoid traction or unnecessary movement of the catheter.i.
Gently dry perineum following same sequence.j.
Reposition foreskin of uncircumcised male.k.
Remove gloves and sanitize/wash handsl.
Ask the resident to turn on his side with his upper leg slightly bent, if able.m.
Use new washcloth and apply soap or skin cleansing agent, or use cleansing wipesn.
Wash and rinse the rectal area thoroughly, including the area under the scrotum, the anus, and the buttocks.o.
Dry area thoroughly.9.
Discard disposable items into designated containers.10.
Remove gloves and discard into designated container.11.
Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.12.
Reposition the bed covers.
Make the resident comfortable.13.
Place the call light within easy reach of the resident.14.
Clean wash basin and return to designated storage area.15.
Clean the bedside stand.16.
Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.In an interview on 10/1/25 at 10:11 AM, the Regional Nurse Consultant revealed she expected staff to follow policy when performing personal care.
When asked if staff should use a different wipe for the groin, front perineal, penis and urethral area, the Nurse Consultant stated, yes.
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