Failure to Document Daily Weights for Dialysis Resident
Penalty
Fine: $47,51420 days payment denial
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Summary
Facility staff failed to provide dialysis care and services consistent with professional standards for a resident diagnosed with end stage renal disease who required dialysis. According to the facility's Hemodialysis Policy and Procedure, staff were required to weigh the resident daily. Review of the resident's care plan also indicated a need to monitor weight due to the risk of fluid volume changes associated with dialysis. However, clinical record review showed there was no documented evidence that daily weights were obtained for this resident. This lack of documentation was confirmed by the Infection Preventionist during an interview.