Failure to Provide RN Coverage for Required Hours
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a Registered Nurse (RN) was scheduled for at least 8 consecutive hours per day, 7 days a week, as required. Review of staffing schedules revealed that no RN was present in the facility on two specific Sundays. The facility assessment indicated that there were residents who required IV medications on average, and staff with specialized training, such as RNs, were to be assigned to areas with higher acuity needs. During an interview, the Director of Nursing confirmed that there was no RN present on the identified dates. The facility did not provide a staffing policy prior to the survey exit.