Call Light Not Accessible to Resident as Required by Care Plan
Penalty
Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident with a history of falls, hypertensive heart disease with chronic diastolic congestive heart failure, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and a right femur fracture was found in bed without access to their call light, which was located behind the bed. The resident was unable to locate the call light when asked. The resident's care plan specifically required that the call light be kept within reach due to their medical conditions. Staff, including an LPN and the Director of Nursing, confirmed that call lights are required to be accessible to residents at all times and should not be placed behind the bed. The facility's policy also mandates that all residents capable of using a call light must have it available and easily accessible at the bedside or another reasonable location.