Failure to Document COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Consent
Penalty
Fine: $66,560
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Summary
The facility failed to provide documentation that two of five residents received education and were offered a COVID-19 immunization. For one resident, the record indicated a refusal of the COVID vaccine, but there was no signature from the resident or a responsible party to confirm this decision. For another resident, the medical record lacked both documentation of education and a consent or declination form regarding the COVID immunization. During an interview, the DON stated that COVID vaccines are offered yearly in the fall, but the missing documentation for these residents was not provided before the survey exit.