Failure to Maintain Resident Dignity and Privacy
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to treat a resident with dignity and provide personal privacy, as observed during the survey process. The resident, who was admitted with multiple diagnoses and was fully dependent on assistance for mobility, was seen lying on her bed without underwear or a blanket, with the door open, on two separate occasions. During an interview, a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) acknowledged the importance of maintaining residents' dignity and privacy, stating that doors should be closed when providing care and that residents should always wear underwear, especially if they are not fully clothed.
Plan Of Correction
Boca Circle Rehabilitation Center failed to treat the resident in a dignified manner and provide personal privacy. **Actions Taken:** 1) On resident #108 was provided with personal privacy during personal care by the C.N.A. Education was initiated on with staff regarding providing dignity and privacy for residents during personal cares. **Others Identified:** 2) Full house audit was conducted by the DON/Designee on to ensure privacy was being provided during personal care. No other concerns were noted. **Measures Taken:** 3) Nursing Staff were re-educated on regarding regarding resident rights, dignity and privacy during personal cares and that privacy curtains must be pulled and the door closed so residents are treated in a dignified manner. New staff will receive this education during general orientation. **Ongoing Monitoring:** 4) Unit Manager or designee will audit personal care and resident right to privacy during personal cares weekly x 4 weeks, and then every 2 weeks x 2 months. Audit results will be reviewed in Center QAPI meeting monthly until substantial compliance has been met.