Failure to Complete Resident Inventory Documentation at Admission
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to implement its written policies and procedures to prevent the misappropriation of a resident's property. Specifically, upon admission of a resident diagnosed with cellulitis of the left lower limb, staff did not complete an inventory sheet documenting the resident's personal belongings. When a request was made to review the inventory sheet, the administrator confirmed that no such documentation existed for the resident and was unsure of the circumstances on the day of admission. Interviews with facility staff revealed that the expected process during admission includes creating a detailed inventory sheet of the resident's belongings, which should be completed within a specified timeframe. The facility's policy requires that an inventory of personal effects be conducted and documented at admission, with signatures from the resident, responsible party, and staff, and a copy provided to the resident. Despite these established procedures, the required inventory was not completed for this resident, resulting in a failure to follow policy and a lack of documentation regarding the resident's property.