Failure to Educate and Offer COVID-19 Vaccine to Staff
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that staff were provided with education regarding the COVID-19 vaccination and information about alternative locations to receive the vaccine if it was not available at the facility. During an interview, the Infection Control Nurse, who also serves as the Assistant Director of Nursing Services (ADNS), stated that they were not offered the COVID-19 immunization, did not receive any education about the vaccine, and were not informed about where the vaccine could be obtained if the facility was unable to provide it. The ADNS further indicated that the facility was unable to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine from the pharmacy for staff use. This deficiency was identified through a review of the facility's Infection Control Program, facility documents, and staff interviews.