Failure to Post Daily Nurse Staffing Information in Accessible Locations
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to post nurse staffing data daily at the beginning of each shift in a prominent and accessible location, as required. Observations revealed that on multiple occasions, the posted staffing data was outdated, with one instance showing data from two days prior still displayed by the front door. Interviews with the Interim Director of Nursing (IDON) confirmed that the correct staffing sheet was not posted daily, and the process for ensuring daily updates was not consistently followed. The absence of current staffing information was attributed to a receptionist leaving early due to an emergency, resulting in no updated sheets being left for the weekend staff to post. Further observations and interviews indicated that nurse staffing data was not posted in various areas throughout the facility, including the front desk, hallways, elevators, and multiple floors. The Resident Council President and other staff members confirmed the lack of posted staffing information in these locations. When staffing data was posted, it was sometimes placed above wheelchair height and not easily visible to residents. The Administrator acknowledged that the only posting was at the front door, at a height that may not be accessible to all residents.