Failure to Post Daily Nurse Staffing and Census Information
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to post the daily census and nurse staffing information in a visible location as required by facility policy. Multiple observations conducted on several dates revealed that the required information was not posted in the lobby area, where it was supposed to be accessible to residents, staff, and visitors. The absence of this posting was confirmed during interviews with the Administrator and the Staffing Coordinator. The Administrator acknowledged that the information should have been posted above the sign in/out table and confirmed it was not present during the surveyors' visits. The Staffing Coordinator stated she was not aware that posting the daily census and nurse staffing information was her responsibility prior to the day of the interview. Review of the facility's policy indicated that the nurse staffing sheet should be posted daily at the beginning of each shift and be readily available for review.