Failure to Ensure Resident Privacy During Wound Care
Penalty
Summary
A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) failed to ensure personal privacy for a resident during wound care. Specifically, on 06/10/2025, the LVN did not completely close the privacy curtain while providing wound care to a resident with multiple medical conditions, including chronic kidney disease, aphasia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hemiplegia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and major depressive disorder. The resident was cognitively moderately impaired, always incontinent, and required extensive assistance with activities of daily living. During the wound care, the resident's buttocks area was exposed, and the end of the bed was completely uncovered, making the resident visible to anyone entering the room. The LVN acknowledged during an interview that the privacy curtain was not fully closed and confirmed awareness of the resident's right to privacy. The Director of Nursing (DON) also confirmed that privacy should have been provided during nursing care and that staff had received training on resident rights. Review of the facility's policy indicated that residents are guaranteed privacy and confidentiality under federal and state laws.