Failure to Establish Policies for Flu and Pneumonia Vaccinations
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to develop and implement policies and procedures for administering flu and pneumonia vaccinations. This deficiency was identified through review of facility practices and documentation, which revealed the absence of established protocols to ensure residents received these vaccinations as recommended. There was no evidence that the facility had a systematic process in place to assess, offer, or document the administration or refusal of flu and pneumonia vaccines for residents.