Failure to Care Plan for Resident Smoking Needs
Penalty
Fine: $22,925
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Summary
The facility failed to implement a care plan addressing the smoking needs of a resident who was admitted with diagnoses including hypertensive heart disease, chronic atrial fibrillation, and anxiety disorder. Although a smoking assessment determined the resident was safe to smoke independently, the resident's care plan did not document that the resident smoked. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) confirmed that smoking should have been included in the care plan, and also reported that five residents in the facility smoked. This omission was identified through record review and staff interview.