Failure to Provide Vision Care and Assistive Devices
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a resident received the necessary treatment and assistive devices to maintain vision. The resident, who was admitted with diagnoses including severe cognitive impairment, had moderately impaired vision and used corrective lenses. A consult form indicated that the resident was seen by an optometrist with a follow-up scheduled for later in the year. However, a handwritten note revealed that the resident's glasses were broken, and there was no documented evidence of further optometry consultations. An email from the optometry service confirmed that the resident had not been seen since the initial visit. During an interview, the Director of Nursing was unaware of the issue and acknowledged that the resident should have had a follow-up appointment and received new glasses.