Resident Health Information Left Unsecured on Treatment Cart
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency occurred when a paper document containing the names of residents and their wound care orders was left face up on top of a treatment cart, making personal health information visible and accessible to unauthorized individuals. This was observed during a random facility check and had the potential to affect all 27 residents residing in the rooms on the 200 hall. During an interview, the DON confirmed that such information should be safeguarded and not left in plain view.