Call Lights Not Accessible to Residents in Rooms
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that call lights were within reach of residents in their rooms for two out of four residents reviewed for call light accessibility. In one instance, a resident was observed asleep in a recliner while the call light was placed on top of the bed, out of her reach. This was confirmed by a hospice nurse who stated that the call light should have been accessible. In another case, a different resident was also found asleep in a recliner with the call light similarly placed on the bed and not within reach, which was confirmed by a certified nurse assistant. These observations were made during surveyor rounds and were corroborated by staff interviews.