Failure to Provide Meaningful and Scheduled Activities for Residents
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide meaningful activities as scheduled for its residents, as evidenced by a review of the activity calendar, direct observation, staff and resident interviews, and medical record review. On the observed date, scheduled activities such as mail delivery and manicures did not occur, and bingo was conducted by a resident rather than staff. The activity calendar showed repetitive and limited activities, with mail delivery listed daily as an activity, which the Activity Director acknowledged was not meaningful. The Activity Director also confirmed that activities were not completed as scheduled due to the absence of an activity helper, and that weekends lacked any activities for residents. Three residents reviewed for activities, all of whom were cognitively intact, expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of variety and frequency of activities, particularly on weekends. One resident, who was dependent for most activities of daily living, wished for more than two days of activities per week. Another resident, who served as the council president and bingo caller, stated that more activities were needed and noted the recent absence of an activity helper. The facility did not have a formal activity policy and relied on standard practice, which contributed to the deficiency.