Failure to Safeguard Resident Information and Maintain Medical Records
Penalty
Fine: $37,9807 days payment denial
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Summary
The facility failed to safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or did not maintain medical records for each resident in accordance with accepted professional standards. This deficiency was identified through surveyor observation or review, indicating that the required protocols for protecting confidential information and proper record-keeping were not consistently followed. No additional details about specific residents, their medical history, or the exact circumstances of the deficiency are provided in the report.