Lack of Emergency Supplies for Dialysis Resident
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure the availability of necessary emergency supplies for a resident receiving hemodialysis. During interviews and observations, it was found that a resident who attended dialysis outside the facility three days a week and had an AV fistula in his arm did not have emergency supplies, such as sterile gauze, hemostat, needleless connector, or tape, readily available in his room or closet. Multiple checks by staff, including a licensed practical nurse, confirmed that these supplies were not present in the resident's room, closet, bedside drawers, or dialysis transport bag. The deficiency was confirmed through clinical record review, direct observation, and staff and resident interviews.