Failure to Post Up-to-Date Nurse Staffing Information
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that accurate and up-to-date nurse staffing information was posted daily in a visible and prominent location, as required. Observations on multiple occasions revealed that the staffing information displayed at the front reception desk was outdated, showing data from several days prior rather than the current day. No updated staffing postings were found for the dates in question, and the required information was not readily accessible to residents and visitors. Interviews with facility staff indicated a lack of clarity and communication regarding responsibility for posting staffing information, particularly over the weekend. The Director of Staff Development (DSD) stated he was responsible for weekday postings, while the weekend Registered Nurse Supervisor (RNS) was supposed to handle weekend postings. However, the RNS reported she was unaware of this assignment and did not typically manage staffing postings. The facility's policy requires daily posting of direct care staffing numbers for every shift, but this procedure was not followed during the period reviewed.