Failure to Provide Transportation for Medical Appointment
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide transportation for a resident with a left tibia fracture to attend a scheduled follow-up appointment with an orthopedic doctor. The resident's admission record and order summary indicated the need for a follow-up appointment and transportation arrangements. Progress notes documented the scheduled appointment, but the resident was not picked up by transportation and missed the appointment. During an interview and record review, the Social Service Designee confirmed that transportation was not arranged and acknowledged that the facility should have notified transportation and attempted to find an alternative provider. The facility's policy stated that the Social Service Department could coordinate transportation to outside services as necessary.