Failure to Provide Privacy During Resident Transfer
Penalty
Summary
A deficiency occurred when a resident with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, who was dependent on staff for transfers and had moderately impaired cognition, received care without appropriate privacy measures. During an observation, a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) entered the resident's room with a mechanical lift, left the door to the hallway open, and did not draw the privacy curtain. The resident was connected to the mechanical lift in full view from the hallway while the CNA waited for additional assistance. Staff interviews confirmed that the door and privacy curtain should have been closed during the use of the mechanical lift to maintain the resident's dignity and privacy. The facility's policy also required that residents receive care in a manner that enhances and maintains their dignity and respect, including closing doors and drawing curtains during care activities. The failure to provide privacy during the transfer process constituted a lack of dignified care for the resident.