Call Bell Accessibility Not Ensured for Multiple Residents
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to provide reasonable accommodation for resident needs by not ensuring that call bells were accessible to five residents in the 300 hallway. Observations revealed that multiple residents had their call bells placed out of reach, including on the floor, behind the headboard, under the bed, or hanging between the side rail and mattress. One resident, who is blind, was unable to locate her call bell to call for assistance. Certified Nursing Assistants confirmed during interviews that the call bells were not within easy reach of the residents, as required.