Lack of Full-Time DON Coverage
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure full-time Director of Nursing (DON) coverage, as required. After the resignation of the previous DON, there was no full-time DON in place from 6/17 to 6/30. During this period, the newly hired DON worked only part-time and was not scheduled to begin full-time until August. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), who is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), was present full-time but was on vacation during the survey. Interviews with staff confirmed that there was no interim full-time DON assigned during this gap, potentially affecting all 48 residents in the facility.