Failure to Store Oxygen Equipment in a Sanitary Manner
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to store oxygen masks and tubing in a sanitary manner for one resident who was admitted with respiratory failure and seizure disorder. On multiple occasions, the resident's oxygen mask and tubing were observed either laying uncovered on the concentrator or placed in an open drawer on top of other items without being bagged or covered. The Director of Nursing confirmed that the expectation, as outlined in the facility's oxygen administration policy, is for oxygen tubing to be covered and stored when not in use. These observations were made during the survey and were not in accordance with the facility's established policy.