Failure to Respect Resident Privacy During Room Entry
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) entered the room of a resident with multiple medical conditions, including epilepsy, respiratory failure, COPD, diabetes with chronic kidney disease, dementia, and psychiatric disturbances, without knocking or asking permission. Observation confirmed the CNA's action, and the resident reported that staff routinely entered the room without respecting privacy. The CNA acknowledged not knocking or requesting permission before entering. Review of the facility's policy indicated that staff are required to knock and request permission before entering a resident's room, which was not followed in this instance.