Failure to Identify and Address PTSD Triggers in Resident Care Plans
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to provide trauma-informed care for two residents diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Both residents' care plans acknowledged their PTSD diagnoses but did not identify specific triggers or outline strategies to avoid or mitigate those triggers. This omission was confirmed by the Social Service Director, who acknowledged that the facility did not identify PTSD triggers for these residents, thereby failing to take steps to eliminate or reduce the risk of re-traumatization. The residents involved had additional medical conditions, including anemia, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and dementia, as documented in their clinical records and Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments.