Unattended Computer Displaying PHI on Medication Cart
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of residents' protected health information (PHI) as required. On multiple occasions, a computer displaying PHI was observed left open and unattended on top of a medication cart in the East/West Hall. These observations occurred at various times over two consecutive days, with the computer screen visible and accessible while staff were not present. The administrator confirmed that the computer should have been closed and not displaying PHI when unattended. The facility had 54 residents at the time of the observations.