Failure to Notify Ombudsman of Resident Hospital Transfer
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to notify the Ombudsman of a resident's transfer to the hospital, as required by facility policy. The resident in question had diagnoses of Parkinson's disease, congestive heart failure, and diabetes mellitus, and was transferred to the hospital as documented in the electronic medical record (EMR). However, the EMR did not contain any documentation that the Ombudsman was notified of this transfer. During an interview, the administrative nurse confirmed that the Ombudsman had not been notified. The facility was unable to provide evidence of such notification, despite a policy stating that the Ombudsman must be informed of all resident transfers or discharges.