Failure to Ensure Resident Dignity During Medication Administration and Activities
Penalty
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Summary
Staff failed to honor residents' rights to dignity and respect by administering medications and performing blood pressure checks in the dining room and during group activities, including the Resident Council Meeting. During the Resident Council Meeting, staff members entered the closed room to deliver medications and check on residents, disrupting the meeting. Residents and staff confirmed that it was common practice for nurses to enter group activities to pass medications and perform medical checks, rather than taking residents aside for privacy. The Resident Council members expressed dissatisfaction with this practice, noting frequent interruptions during their activities and meetings.