Failure to Provide Privacy During Wound Care
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide privacy during wound care for a resident with multiple medical conditions, including respiratory failure, diabetes, pulmonary hypertension, atrial fibrillation, coronary atherosclerosis, flaccid neuropathic bladder, insomnia, dementia, depression, and congestive heart failure. The resident, who had moderately impaired cognition, was observed receiving wound care for a right heel wound by an LPN with assistance from an RN. During the procedure, staff did not close the door or pull the privacy curtain, allowing the resident to be visible from the hallway. The LPN confirmed in an interview that privacy measures were not taken. Facility policy requires staff to close doors or pull privacy curtains during assessments or procedures to protect resident privacy and dignity.