Failure to Provide Scheduled Activities for Memory-Impaired Residents
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide sufficient activities to meet the interests and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of residents on the Third Floor Memory Impaired unit on two out of five days observed. Observations revealed that scheduled activities, such as 'Silly songs,' 'movement group,' and 'crafts,' did not occur as posted on the activity calendar. On multiple occasions, residents were present in the common area with no activities taking place, despite the calendar indicating otherwise. Staff interviews confirmed that activities were either delayed, changed, or not provided due to staffing shortages in the activities department. The facility's Life Enrichment Program policy requires an ongoing, resident-centered program based on comprehensive assessments and care plans, with activities scheduled seven days a week, including evenings and weekends. However, both the Activity Director and a nurse aide acknowledged that there were not enough activity staff to provide the scheduled activities, resulting in residents not receiving the planned engagement. The deficiency was identified through observations, review of activity calendars, and staff interviews, and was communicated to the Nursing Home Administrator.