Failure to Inventory Resident's Personal Belongings Upon Admission
Penalty
Summary
A deficiency occurred when the facility failed to properly inventory the personal belongings of one resident upon admission, as required by facility policy. The resident, who had an intact cognitive status and diagnoses including amyloidosis, insomnia, and anxiety disorder, reported missing several personal items, including headphones, a mini wrench with screwdriver, a State ID, an orange extension cord with USB, and a titanium phone charging cord. The resident stated that he provided a list of these items to the social worker, who confirmed being informed of the missing belongings and completed a concern form on the resident's behalf. The facility's social worker acknowledged that the proper procedure for inventorying personal belongings was not followed, as the resident did not bring his belongings to the receptionist upon arrival and no belongings list form was completed. The administrator confirmed that staff are responsible for completing the belongings list to account for residents' personal items, in accordance with the facility's policy. The policy requires that an inventory be completed upon admission and updated as items are brought in or removed. The failure to follow this procedure resulted in the inability to account for the resident's personal belongings.