Failure to Provide Privacy and Dignity in Restroom Facilities
Penalty
Fine: $19,140
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure resident privacy and dignity on the Second and Fifth Main Floors, as required by its Resident Rights policy. On the Second Floor, the men's restroom was observed to be missing a curtain for one of two bathroom stalls, compromising privacy. On the Fifth Floor, the main south patient's restroom lacked an appropriately sized curtain for the first stall and had no curtain at all for the fourth stall. These deficiencies were confirmed by staff interviews, including an RN, an LPN, and the Director of Nursing, who acknowledged the absence of privacy measures in these restrooms. No information was provided regarding the specific medical history or condition of the residents affected at the time of the deficiency.