Failure to Provide Functional Wall Clock for Resident
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide a homelike environment for a resident by not ensuring the presence of a functional wall clock in the resident's room. The resident, who had diagnoses including dementia, osteoarthritis, and muscle wasting, was observed to be frustrated and disoriented due to the incorrect time displayed on the wall clock. The resident expressed frustration at having to ask staff for the correct time, and staff confirmed that the clock was not showing the accurate time. Interviews with facility staff, including a CNA, LVN, and the Director of Nursing, confirmed the importance of having a functional clock for resident orientation and comfort. The facility's own policy emphasized the need for a homelike environment, which includes providing accurate and functional clocks in resident rooms. The lack of a working clock directly contributed to the resident's confusion and frustration, as observed and reported by both the resident and staff.