Failure to Perform Hand Hygiene Between Resident Care
Penalty
1 days payment denial
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Summary
A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) failed to perform hand hygiene between providing care to residents and when entering and exiting a resident room, as observed by surveyors. During interviews, the LVN acknowledged the lapse in hand hygiene, and the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that hand hygiene is the primary method to prevent the spread of infection and is required between resident care and when moving in and out of resident rooms. Review of the facility's hand hygiene policy indicated that all personnel are required to follow handwashing procedures to prevent the spread of infections to staff, residents, and visitors.