Failure to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine After Consent
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide the COVID-19 vaccine to one resident who had consented to receive it, as identified through interview and record review. The resident, who had a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, was admitted to the facility and, along with their legal guardian, signed a consent form for the COVID-19 vaccine in January 2025. Despite being screened and determined eligible for vaccination, there was no documentation that the vaccine was administered. The Infection Preventionist confirmed that the facility's policy required screening, education, and provision of the COVID-19 vaccine upon admission, but acknowledged that the vaccine was missed for this resident without excuse. This deficiency was identified during a review of the facility's Infection Prevention Control Program and the resident's electronic health record, which showed a lack of documentation for the COVID-19 vaccine despite completed consent and eligibility.