Inadequate Privacy Curtains Compromise Resident Visual Privacy
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that each resident bedroom was equipped to provide full visual privacy, as required. During observations of two occupied rooms, it was found that the privacy curtains for bed B in both rooms were approximately four feet too short in width, preventing full visual privacy for the residents. The Director of Environmental Services and the Director of Maintenance, who were present during the observations, confirmed the deficiency and stated they were not aware of any facility process to check the curtains for adequate coverage. Additionally, the Administrator indicated uncertainty regarding the process for checking privacy curtains, noting that the housekeeping director was new and had started in January. These findings were based on direct observations and staff interviews, with no mention of specific resident medical history or condition at the time of the deficiency.