Failure to Maintain Resident Dignity in Clothing Labeling
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain or enhance the dignity and respect of two residents, as observed during an interview. The residents reported that the facility's laundry service labeled their clothing with their names in visible areas, which compromised their dignity. One resident mentioned that their name was placed on the collar of a shirt in a way that was visible when worn. Another resident showed a jacket with a 2-inch belt that had their name written in large letters on the back, making it conspicuous. These actions by the facility's laundry service did not respect the residents' right to a dignified existence and self-determination.
Plan Of Correction
This plan of correction is submitted to comply with Federal Regulations. This plan is not an admission of guilt, or wrongdoing, nor does it reflect agreement with the facts and conclusions stated in the statement of deficiencies. 1. Resident R38's shirt was replaced. Resident R124's belt has been replaced. 2. All residents are at risk to have their right of dignity violated when clothing labeling is visible on the outside of clothing. 3. Laundry and Nursing Staff will be educated on proper process of having clothing labeled with emphasis on labeling clothing in a manner that resident names are not visible on the outside of clothing. 4. Environmental Service Director, or Designee will conduct audits of resident's clothing, weekly x 4 weeks, then monthly x 2 months of all clothing being processed through the laundry to ensure there are no clothes with names of residents visible on the outside of clothing. Results will be reviewed at the monthly QAPI meeting.