Failure to Maintain Confidentiality of Resident Medical Records
Penalty
Fine: $42,530
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain the confidentiality of residents' medical information when a medication cart was left unattended at the nurses station with the computer screen open, displaying identifiable resident information. This allowed any passerby to view personal and confidential details. The incident was observed during a survey, and a registered nurse confirmed that the computer screen was left open and unattended, in violation of the facility's confidentiality policy, which restricts access to resident medical records to only staff and consultants providing services to the resident.