Failure to Safeguard Resident Information and Maintain Medical Records
Penalty
No penalty information released
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Summary
The facility failed to safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or did not maintain medical records for each resident in accordance with accepted professional standards. This deficiency was identified through surveyor observation and review of facility practices, which revealed lapses in the protection and management of confidential resident information and medical documentation. Specific details regarding the nature of the records or the residents affected were not provided in the report. The deficiency centers on the facility's failure to adhere to established protocols for handling and securing medical records, resulting in noncompliance with regulatory requirements for resident privacy and record maintenance.