Failure to Provide Written Notice of Room Change
Penalty
Fine: $12,73525 days payment denial
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Summary
The facility failed to provide written notice of a room change to a resident and the resident's guardian, as required by facility policy. Record review showed that the resident, who has a guardian to assist with care decisions, experienced a room change, but there was no evidence in the medical record that written notification or an explanation for the move was given to the resident or the guardian. Staff interviews confirmed that the required written notice was not present in the resident's record. The facility policy states that residents and/or their representatives must receive written notice, including the reason for the change, prior to any room relocation, and be given an opportunity to discuss and ask questions about the move.