Failure to Secure Resident PHI on Unattended Nursing Cart
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to secure protected health information (PHI) for one resident, as evidenced by an unattended nursing cart left across the hallway from the nurse's station with a resident's PHI displayed on it. During a walkthrough, surveyors observed the cart unattended and the PHI visible. Shortly after, a licensed nurse exited a nearby room and locked the computer screen. Interviews with nursing staff and administration confirmed that the expectation was for computer screens to be locked when not attended to protect residents' PHI. A review of the facility's Resident Rights policy indicated that the facility is responsible for ensuring each resident's privacy and educating residents about their rights.