Failure to Offer and Document Flu and Pneumonia Vaccinations
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that influenza and pneumococcal immunizations were properly offered and documented for four out of five residents reviewed for immunization compliance. Specifically, the Immunization Audit Report sheets for these residents did not include any history of receiving the pneumococcal vaccine, nor was there evidence that the vaccine was offered, declined, or administered. In one case, there was also no documentation regarding the influenza vaccine. The facility's policies require annual offering of the influenza vaccine and assessment for pneumococcal immunization upon admission, but these procedures were not followed or recorded for the affected residents. This deficiency was confirmed by the Regional Nurse Consultant during the survey.