LPN Worked Without Active License
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that all nursing staff maintained an active license as required by state law. During a review of five employee files, it was discovered that one LPN was working with a license status of NON-RENEWED, with the expiration date having already passed. The Maryland Board of Nursing's online verification system was used to confirm the license status. The Human Resource/Staff Scheduler reported using a spreadsheet to track license expirations and sending reminders to employees, but this process did not prevent the lapse in licensure for the LPN. Both the Human Resource/Staff Scheduler and the Director of Nursing were made aware of the issue during the survey.