Unsafe Placement of Power Strip in Resident's Bed
Penalty
Fine: $102,845
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Summary
The facility failed to provide a safe, home-like environment by allowing a power strip to rest in the bed of a resident diagnosed with hemiplegia and hemiparesis. On multiple occasions, the resident was observed lying in bed with a white power cord and power strip positioned at the foot of the bed, with several items plugged into it and the power strip in the 'on' position. The resident was unable to reach the power strip or the items plugged into it. Staff interviews confirmed that the power strip should not have been in the bed and acknowledged it as a safety hazard. The facility's policy requires a systematic approach to minimize environmental hazards, but this was not followed in this instance.