Failure to Label and Date Oxygen Tubing and Humidifier
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that oxygen tubing and humidifier bottles for a resident receiving continuous oxygen therapy were properly labeled with the date and staff initials as required by physician orders. Record review showed that the resident had an order for oxygen at 2 liters per minute via nasal cannula, with instructions to change the oxygen tubing weekly and to label each component with the date and initials. During observation, it was noted that the oxygen tubing and humidifier bottle in use for the resident did not have any labeling to indicate when they were last changed or by whom. Interviews with a CNA and the unit manager confirmed that staff did not label or date the oxygen equipment as required, and both acknowledged that labeling should occur on admission and whenever the equipment is replaced.