Failure to Include Nail Care in Resident Care Plan
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to include fingernail care in the care plan for one resident, despite having policies that require all aspects of care, including nail care, to be addressed in each resident's comprehensive care plan. The facility's Comprehensive Care Plans policy mandates the development and implementation of a person-centered care plan that includes measurable objectives and timeframes for all identified needs, while the Nail Care policy specifically requires the care plan to document the frequency, type, and responsible person for nail care. Record review and staff interviews confirmed that the resident's current care plan did not address fingernail care, and staff acknowledged that nail care was not routinely added to care plans, contrary to facility policy.