Failure to Provide Group Activities on Weekends
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide an ongoing program of activities designed to meet the needs and interests of one resident, who was cognitively intact and expressed a strong preference for group activities and socialization. Despite the resident's care plan and MDS assessment indicating the importance of group activities, the weekend activity schedule primarily consisted of independent activities, with only a non-denominational church service and 'coffee and news' as potential group options. The resident reported feeling isolated on weekends, with little opportunity for group interaction, and stated that she had to rely on her husband to bring entertainment from home due to the lack of engaging activities. Staff interviews confirmed that the activities director only worked weekdays and that weekend activities were largely independent, with minimal staff involvement in facilitating group events. The receptionist, who was listed as assisting with weekend activities, stated that her responsibilities did not include activity facilitation. The facility's policy required daily activities, including weekends, to be provided according to resident preferences, but observations and interviews revealed that this was not being met for the resident in question.