Failure to Ensure Timely Physician Visits
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the Medical Director conducted face-to-face visits with residents at least once every 60 days, as required. Medical record reviews and staff interviews revealed that four residents, each with significant medical diagnoses such as pneumonia meningitis, ulcerative colitis, viral hepatitis, non-traumatic brain dysfunction, dementia, diabetes, cancer, coronary artery disease, Alzheimer's disease, renal insufficiency, and psychotic disorder, had not been seen by the Medical Director within the mandated timeframe. The last documented visit for these residents was on the same date, and subsequent review confirmed that no follow-up visits occurred within 60 days. During an interview, the Administrator acknowledged that the Medical Director was unaware of the requirement to see residents every 60 days.