Failure to Address Communication Needs in Baseline Care Plan
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to develop and implement a baseline care plan that addressed the immediate care and safety needs of a resident upon admission. The resident, who was admitted with osteomyelitis and diabetes mellitus, had a communication barrier as they did not speak English well. The baseline care plan did not identify English as a second language or include measurable goals, objectives, or interventions to address this communication barrier. During an interview, the Director of Nursing confirmed that the baseline care plan lacked necessary information to ensure effective communication and meet the resident's immediate care needs.