Failure to Provide 8 Consecutive Hours of RN Coverage Daily
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure the presence of a registered professional nurse (RN) for at least 8 consecutive hours per day, as required by regulations. Review of the nursing schedule from 11/23/25 through 12/13/25 showed that on multiple dates, including 11/23/25, 11/29/25, 11/30/25, 12/6/25, 12/7/25, and 12/13/25, there were either no consecutive RN hours or no RN coverage at all. Specifically, on 12/7/25, there was no RN on duty. During an interview, the DON stated she was unaware that the required 8 hours of RN coverage must be consecutive and confirmed the absence of an RN on 12/7/25. This deficiency had the potential to affect all residents in the facility who may require a higher level of nursing assessment or intervention, as there was not consistent RN coverage as mandated.