Resident Privacy Not Maintained During Post-Shower Care
Penalty
Summary
A deficiency occurred when a resident, who had hemiplegia, urogenital implants, and required maximal assistance with personal care, was left undressed and sitting on a shower chair in their room without the privacy curtain drawn or the door closed. This was observed during a survey, with one CNA present in the room and another CNA outside. The staff acknowledged that the resident had just come from the shower and was not covered, and both CNAs stated that the door should have been closed and the resident covered for privacy and dignity. Further interviews with staff confirmed that the facility's policy required maintaining resident privacy during personal care by using a closed door or drawn curtain. The RN interviewed also confirmed that the resident's rights to privacy and dignity were violated by exposing the undressed resident. The facility's policy, reviewed by surveyors, emphasized the importance of shielding residents during all personal care and treatment procedures.