LPN Staffing Deficiency
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to meet the required staffing levels for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) during specific shifts over a ten-day period. Specifically, on one evening shift, the facility did not have the mandated minimum of one LPN per 30 residents. Additionally, on two separate night shifts, the facility did not meet the requirement of one LPN per 40 residents. These deficiencies were identified through a review of the facility's staffing data for the period from December 30, 2024, through January 8, 2025.
Plan Of Correction
1. All residents received care in accordance with their plan of care and attending physician orders. 2. The Clinical Leadership Team and scheduler review the schedule daily. In the event of call offs, the facility follows staffing policies including exhausting all possible replacements from internal staffing pool and contracted agency staff. The facility continues to offer incentives, coordinate staffing schedules, and replace call-offs per policy while actively continuing to hire for all open positions and additional pool staff. 3. All Nursing Staff have been educated on the 7/1/2024 Nursing Ratios and PPD requirements and the importance of maintaining the schedule as posted. 4. To monitor and maintain ongoing compliance, the DON or designee will audit staffing weekly for 4 weeks, then monthly for two months. Results will be taken to the QAPI for review and revision as needed. Date of compliance for this case: Monday, March 17th, 2025.