Failure to Provide Individualized Activities for Resident
Penalty
Summary
A resident with diagnoses of anxiety and major depression, assessed as cognitively intact, was admitted to the facility and identified specific leisure interests as very important, including going outside for fresh air and engaging in favorite activities. The resident's activity assessments indicated independence in leisure pursuits and enjoyment of music, outdoor activities, television, socializing, and helping others. Despite these documented preferences, observations over several days revealed the resident was not engaged in meaningful or preferred activities, except for attending one Bingo group. The resident reported frequent boredom and a lack of interest in the group calendar activities, with limited access to music in their room. Review of activity participation records showed minimal involvement in both group and individual activities. The care plan included religious activities, despite the resident indicating religion was not important, and there was a lack of documentation regarding activity participation. The Activity Director acknowledged the difficulty in planning activities to meet all residents' interests and confirmed the lack of documentation for this resident. The Administrator also recognized the need for improvement in providing personalized activities and ensuring documentation of resident participation.