Failure to Administer Influenza Vaccine After Consent
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that one of five sampled residents received the influenza vaccination, despite the resident having requested the vaccine and provided consent on November 14, 2024. Review of the resident's face sheet indicated diagnoses of dementia, Type 2 diabetes, and dysphagia. Examination of the immunization dashboard revealed no documented evidence that the influenza vaccine was administered to the resident in 2024. The Infection Preventionist confirmed that the facility should have followed up with the vaccination after consent was obtained. Further review of the facility's policy and procedure for influenza vaccination, as well as CDC guidelines, indicated that administration of the vaccine should occur in accordance with current recommendations. The Director of Nursing acknowledged that the policy was not followed, and the resident, who was in a high-risk environment, did not receive the required vaccination as per facility policy and CDC guidelines.