Resident Health Information Left Unsecured at Nurses Station
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency occurred when a paper document containing residents' names and their vital sign readings was left face up on the nurses station countertop, making personal health information visible to unauthorized individuals. This was observed during a random facility check, and the presence of the document was confirmed by a staff member. The Director of Nursing also acknowledged that such information should be safeguarded and not left in plain view. The incident had the potential to affect all 38 residents residing on the East 1 and East 2 halls.