Failure to Provide Activities for Resident with Physical Impairment
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide activities that met the needs of a resident with significant physical impairments. The resident, who had diagnoses including quadriplegia, congestive heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, was cognitively intact but dependent on others for personal hygiene and mobility, using a motorized wheelchair. The resident's care plan specified involvement in cognitive and social activities, with interventions such as invitations to scheduled activities and provision of an activity calendar. However, interviews revealed that the resident was not offered recreation activities suitable for someone with paralyzed hands, and the Director of Recreation confirmed that no specialized recreation programs were provided for residents with physical limitations, despite the facility's policy requiring resident-centered activities based on physical and cognitive limitations.