Failure to Protect Resident Privacy and Confidentiality
Penalty
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Summary
A facility failed to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of a resident's personal and medical records. Clinical record review showed that a resident with severe cognitive impairment, who was unable to make decisions or provide consent, was photographed by a nurse aide. The photo, although the resident's face was obscured by a filter, was still identifiable as a facility resident and was electronically shared with other staff members. The facility's investigation confirmed that the photo was taken and disseminated without the resident's consent, and staff interviews corroborated these findings.