Failure to Provide Bed Hold Notice During Hospital Transfers
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to provide written bed hold notices to a resident at the time of transfer to the hospital on two separate occasions. Record review showed that the resident, who had chronic pain, diabetes, and dementia and was able to make their needs known, was hospitalized twice and subsequently readmitted to the facility. There was no documentation in the electronic health record indicating that a bed hold was offered or that the required written notification was provided during either hospitalization. Interviews with the Business Office Manager and the Administrator confirmed that the bed hold notice was not offered or documented as required by facility policy and regulatory standards.