Failure to Follow Enhanced Barrier Precautions During Resident Care
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to follow infection prevention and control standards for a resident who required enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) due to the presence of an indwelling medical device, specifically a feeding tube. According to the care plan and CDC guidance, EBP, including the use of gowns, was required for this resident. During observation, a certified nurse aide performed hand hygiene and wore gloves but did not don a gown while providing perineal care and assisting with a transfer using a mechanical lift. A sign indicating the need for EBP was posted on the resident's door, and an administrative nurse confirmed that staff were expected to wear gowns during such care activities for residents on EBP.