Call Lights Not Accessible to Residents
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that call lights were within reach for two of nineteen sampled residents, as required by facility policy. During observations, one resident was found lying in bed with the call light clipped and secured near an electrical outlet, making it inaccessible. In another instance, a resident was observed sleeping in bed with the call light on the floor behind the bed and out of reach. These deficiencies were confirmed during concurrent interviews and observations with the Director of Nursing, who acknowledged that the call lights were not accessible to the residents as required.