Resident Health Information Left Visible on Unattended Medication Cart
Penalty
Summary
A deficiency was identified when a medication cart was observed unattended in the North Hall, with the computer on top displaying a resident's personal health information on the screen. The facility's policy required the protection of residents' health information, but the information was left visible when the nurse was not present at the cart. This was confirmed by both the LPN responsible for the cart and the Director of Nursing, who acknowledged that the screen should have been covered to maintain confidentiality. The incident involved one resident whose personal and medical records were not kept private during medication administration, as required by facility policy and state regulations. No information about the resident's medical history or condition at the time of the deficiency was provided in the report.