Failure to Secure Resident Confidential Information
Penalty
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Summary
Confidential paperwork containing residents' names, photographs, and room numbers was observed left unattended and visible on top of the fourth floor's south medication cart. This incident occurred while the cart was unattended, making the information accessible to unauthorized individuals. A registered nurse acknowledged leaving the paperwork on the cart and recognized that all resident information should be kept private. The Director of Nursing confirmed that all resident information is expected to remain confidential. Facility policy reviewed indicated that protected health information (PHI), including electronic PHI, must be safeguarded to prevent unauthorized access.