Failure to Provide Privacy for Resident Council Meeting
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide a private and uninterrupted space for the Resident Council meeting, as required by its own policy and federal regulations. During the observed meeting, the Transportation Driver remained in the room while the meeting was in progress, and later allowed a family member to enter, who then interacted with a resident attending the meeting. Additionally, another resident entered the dining room to access the snack machine during the meeting. The Activity Supervisor confirmed that such interruptions are a recurring issue, and the Administrator acknowledged that Resident Council meetings are supposed to be uninterrupted. These actions and inactions resulted in the residents' right to organize and participate in private group meetings being compromised.