Failure to Maintain Confidentiality of Resident Medical Information
Penalty
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Summary
During an observation, a medication cart located in the West Wing was found unattended outside a resident's room with the computer screen left open, displaying identifiable resident personal and confidential medical information. This allowed any passerby to view sensitive information. A registered nurse confirmed the incident and acknowledged that the facility failed to maintain the confidentiality of residents' medical records as required by state regulations. The deficiency was identified based on direct observation and staff interview.