Failure to Follow Respiratory Care Plan for Oxygen Tubing and Humidifier Labeling
Penalty
Fine: $22,925
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Summary
The facility failed to follow the established plan of care for a resident requiring respiratory care. During observations on two separate days, the resident was seen using oxygen at 3 liters per minute, but the oxygen tubing and humidifier bottle were not labeled with the date as required. The resident's care plan specified that oxygen tubing should be changed weekly, labeled with the correct date, and stored properly with the date indicated. The Assistant Director of Nursing confirmed that the care plan should have been followed. The resident had medical diagnoses including heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.