Unsecured Knives and Scissors Found in Resident's Unlocked Room
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident's room was observed to contain a countertop wooden block with large scissors and seven knives visible near the television. The resident confirmed that he frequently leaves his room during the day to go outside or on leaves of absence, and that his room door does not lock. This situation resulted in the resident's environment not being free from accident hazards, as the unsecured knives and scissors were accessible in an unlocked room while the resident was often absent. The deficiency was confirmed through observation, resident interview, and review of the clinical record.