Failure to Establish Policies for Flu and Pneumonia Vaccinations
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to develop and implement policies and procedures for administering influenza and pneumonia vaccinations. This deficiency was identified through review of facility practices and documentation, which revealed the absence of established protocols to ensure residents were assessed for and offered these vaccinations. There was no evidence that the facility had a systematic process in place to track, document, or provide flu and pneumonia vaccines to eligible residents.