Failure to Accurately Post Daily Nurse Staffing Information
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to accurately post daily nurse staffing information at the beginning of each shift, as required. On the observed date, the daily staff posting was displayed in public view but incorrectly listed zero Medication Aides (MAs), despite an MA being present and working that morning. During the same period, a registered nurse was seen updating the staffing numbers on the board, indicating that the information had not been kept current. Interviews with staff revealed that responsibility for updating the posting alternated between office staff and charge nurses, with the Director of Nursing stating that charge nurses handled this task on weekends. The Administrator confirmed the importance of accurate daily postings and acknowledged that there was no formal policy in place for this process.