Failure to Provide Individualized Activities for Resident
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide an ongoing activity program of meaningful engagement tailored to individual resident needs for one resident reviewed for activities. The resident, who had a history of stroke, muscle weakness, paralysis, aphasia, and reduced mobility, was admitted with documented preferences for listening to music and watching certain television shows. The resident's Minimum Data Set assessment indicated that the family or significant other had communicated these preferences to the facility. Despite this information, multiple observations over several days showed the resident remained in bed without access to music, radio, or television. Interviews revealed that the resident's representative was not consulted about specific activity preferences, and the activity assistant was unaware of the resident's interests. This lack of individualized engagement resulted in the resident not receiving activities aligned with her documented preferences.