Failure to Provide Adequate Pressure Ulcer Care and Prevention
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent the development of new ulcers. This deficiency was identified through surveyor observations and documentation review, which indicated that the necessary interventions to manage existing pressure ulcers and prevent new ones were not consistently implemented for affected residents. The report highlights lapses in following established protocols for pressure ulcer prevention and care, contributing to the occurrence and worsening of pressure ulcers among residents.