Failure to Provide Dignified Care During Resident Hygiene
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency occurred when a resident with morbid obesity and acute respiratory failure was not provided care in a manner that promoted dignity. During daily care, the resident was dried off with disposable paper towels instead of bath towels after being assisted by a staff member. Although bath towels were available in other units, the staff member did not leave the unit to obtain them and instead used paper towels, which led the resident to file a complaint. Facility policy requires that residents be cared for in a way that enhances their sense of well-being and self-worth, but this standard was not met in this instance.