Religious Preference Not Reflected in Care Plan
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to include a resident's religious preference regarding hair care in her care plan, despite being informed of this preference upon admission. The resident, who was admitted following a stroke and had chronic kidney disease and dementia, required assistance with daily hygiene, including hair care. During interviews, the resident and her representative both stated that she does not cut her hair for religious reasons, and this information was communicated to the facility on the day of admission. However, a review of the care plan showed no documentation of her preference to wear her hair long or her religious belief that her hair should not be cut. The facility administrator acknowledged awareness of the resident's religious beliefs but was unaware of why these were not reflected in the care plan.