Failure to Provide Safe and Appropriate Respiratory Care
Penalty
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Summary
Facility staff failed to provide appropriate respiratory care for a resident with multiple diagnoses, including aortic dissection, asthma, and dementia. During observation, the resident's humidifier reservoir was found empty, the nebulizer tubing was not stored correctly, and the oxygen tubing was not dated. Staff interviews revealed that oxygen tubing should be replaced and dated weekly, but it was unclear when this had last occurred. Additionally, the humidifier reservoir was supposed to be monitored every shift and should not have been empty, and the nebulizer tubing should have been stored in a plastic bag, which was not done.