Failure to Assist Resident with Advance Directive Completion
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a resident and/or their representative received assistance or follow-up regarding the completion of written information about the right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment, formulate an advance directive, or appoint a surrogate. According to the facility's policy, the Social Service Director is responsible for assisting residents with advance directives and answering related questions. However, review of the resident's electronic medical record showed no evidence that such assistance or follow-up was provided, nor that the resident's wishes regarding advance directives were ensured.