Failure to Implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions for Resident with Open Wounds
Penalty
6 days payment denial
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Summary
The facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for a resident with open wounds. During observation, it was noted that the resident, who had wounds on his legs and feet including an unstageable pressure ulcer on the right posterior ankle, did not have EBP signage posted at the entrance to his room, nor was any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available outside the room. The resident was receiving daily wound care, and the Infection Preventionist confirmed that residents with open wounds should be on EBP according to facility policy. The facility's EBP policy, effective since January 2024, is intended to minimize the risk of multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO) transmission among residents.