Failure to Safeguard Resident Information and Maintain Medical Records
Penalty
Fine: $26,130
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Summary
The facility failed to safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records for each resident in accordance with accepted professional standards. This deficiency was identified through surveyor observation and review, indicating that the required protocols for protecting confidential resident information and ensuring proper documentation of medical records were not consistently followed. No additional details regarding specific residents, their medical history, or the exact nature of the records involved are provided in the report.