Failure to Administer Moisturizer as Ordered After Showers
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident did not receive moisturizer cream as ordered by the physician following showers. The physician's order specified that moisturizer should be applied within three minutes after each shower to lock in moisture, with repeat applications as needed for dry areas. Documentation review showed that the moisturizer was only applied after Friday showers, with no evidence of application after Tuesday showers as required. The resident reported that the nurse did not consistently apply the moisturizer, and facility leadership confirmed that the application was missed on Tuesdays.