Failure to Post Daily Nurse Staffing Information
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to post daily nurse staffing information as required by its policy and federal regulations. According to the facility's policy, the number of nursing personnel responsible for direct care, including RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and CNAs, must be posted in a prominent location within two hours of each shift's start. Observations on two consecutive days revealed that the staffing posting was outdated, displaying information from several weeks prior. The posting was located in a clear glass case near the main dining area and had not been updated since the date indicated. Interviews with the interim DON, Human Resources Director, and Administrator confirmed that the daily Per Patient Daily Ratio (PPD) staffing information had not been posted since the last date observed. The interim DON was unaware of who was responsible for ensuring the daily posting, and both the Human Resources Director and Administrator acknowledged that the posting had not been updated as required. No information was provided regarding any specific residents affected or their medical conditions at the time of the deficiency.