Failure to Post Daily Nurse Staffing Information
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that daily nurse staffing information was posted and readily accessible to residents and visitors for two consecutive days. Observations on both days revealed that the staffing census information displayed was outdated, showing the date from two days prior rather than the current day. Interviews with the ADON and DON confirmed that they were responsible for posting the daily staffing information but acknowledged that the postings for the reviewed days were not updated as required. The ADON was unsure why the posting was not updated, and the DON admitted to forgetting to post the information. The facility's policy requires that the number of licensed nurses and unlicensed nursing personnel responsible for resident care be posted daily within two hours of each shift's start, in a prominent and accessible location. Despite this policy, the required information was not posted for the days reviewed, and staff responsible for the postings confirmed the lapse. No information was provided regarding any residents' medical history or condition at the time of the deficiency.