Failure to Provide Timely Toenail Care
Penalty
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Summary
A resident admitted in July 2024 with respiratory failure and COPD was observed to have overgrown toenails extending past the edge of her toes. The resident reported that her toenails frequently became caught on bed linens and expressed concern about scratching herself. During observations and interviews, both a licensed nurse and the Director of Nursing acknowledged that the resident's toenails needed trimming and confirmed that it was within the licensed nurse's scope of practice to provide this care. Review of facility policy indicated that nail care should include daily cleaning and regular trimming, but the resident had not received appropriate toenail care as required.