Failure to Provide Individualized Activities Assessment and Program
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide a thorough assessment and individualized activities program for one resident who was admitted and subsequently placed in isolation due to a respiratory infection. Despite the resident's ability to communicate his interests, including a preference for music, animals, and keeping up with the news, the activity assessment was incomplete, with key sections left blank. The resident reported not being offered any activities or television channels that matched his interests and expressed frustration and feelings of isolation as a result. The Activity Director acknowledged that the assessment was not fully conducted and that only limited in-room activities, such as television and newsletters, were offered, which the resident often declined. Participation records were inaccurately documented, reflecting participation when the resident had actually refused. Additionally, the Activity Director did not communicate the resident's lack of engagement to the rest of the care team, resulting in no alternative interventions being provided. The Director of Nursing confirmed that the initial assessment was insufficient and that accurate documentation and individualized activities are essential for resident well-being.