Quarterly Care Conference Not Rescheduled After Postponement
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to conduct a quarterly care conference for one resident whose diagnoses included diabetes, anxiety, and depression. The resident was identified as cognitively intact and independent in activities of daily living. According to the clinical record, the resident's care plan addressed risks related to mood changes and included interventions for emotional support. The quarterly care conference was scheduled but postponed because the resident was out of the building on a leave of absence, and the meeting was not rescheduled. Interviews with facility staff confirmed that the required care conference did not occur within the expected timeframe and that this was due to an oversight. No facility policy on care conferences was provided when requested.