Failure to Document Resident's Property Disposition After Death
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to protect the personal and property rights of a resident upon their death. A review of the closed clinical record for a resident who expired at the facility revealed a lack of documentation regarding the final disposition of the resident's personal property. This deficiency was confirmed during an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator and the Director of Nursing, who acknowledged that the facility did not document the disposition of the resident's personal property after their death.
Plan Of Correction
Resident 306 passed away on 1/25/25 (survey 2/4/25). Belongings were returned. The facility cannot retroactively correct alleged deficient practice. Staff development/designee re-educated licensed staff on documenting notification to resident/family on retrieving belongings. Director of customer engagement/designee will audit personal property documentation for notification weekly x4, then monthly x2, and report findings to QAPI committee monthly.