Failure to Complete and Transmit Discharge Assessment Following Resident Death
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to complete and transmit a discharge assessment for a resident who expired in the facility. According to the facility's policy, a discharge (death) assessment must be completed no later than seven days after a resident's death and transmitted to the designated CMS system within fourteen days of completion. Record review showed that the resident was admitted and subsequently pronounced deceased in the facility, but no discharge MDS assessment was completed. Interviews with facility staff confirmed that the required discharge assessment was not completed or transmitted as required by policy.