Call Light Not Placed Within Resident's Reach
Penalty
Fine: $31,425
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Summary
A deficiency occurred when staff failed to follow the facility's Call Light Response policy by not ensuring that a resident's call light was within reach. During an observation, the resident was found in a Geri chair on the right side of the bed, calling out for help and requesting to be put back to bed, as well as looking for his dentures. The call light was observed to be placed on the upper head part of the bed, out of the resident's reach. This was confirmed by a CNA/Restorative Aide, who then moved the call light closer to the resident. The Director of Nursing later confirmed that staff are expected to place the call light within reach, especially after returning a resident from dialysis, in accordance with the facility's policy.