Lack of Communicable Disease Clearance for New LPN Hire
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that an employee was assessed by a healthcare practitioner and determined to be free from communicable diseases or conditions prior to providing resident care. Specifically, a review of the personnel file for a Licensed Practical Nurse revealed that there was no documentation showing a healthcare practitioner had made this determination at or before the employee's hire date. During an interview, the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the required written determination was not present in the employee's file as mandated by regulation.
Plan Of Correction
Employee #6 received her physical. To identify like residents that have the potential to be affected. NHA/designee to audit new hire files for the last 14 days to ensure personnel files contain employee physical. To prevent this from recurring, Human Resources educated by NHA/designee on personnel policies and procedures. To monitor and maintain ongoing compliance, NHA/designee to audit new personnel files weekly x4 then monthly x 2 to ensure personnel files contain employee physical. Results to QAPI for recommendations and follow-up.