Resident Dignity Compromised by Improper Handling of Treatments
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain resident dignity and respect by leaving resident treatments, labeled with room numbers and specific body areas to be treated, unattended in a corridor accessible to all residents and visitors. During a tour of the D-Unit, three medication cups and two packets of cream were observed on a counter/storage area in the corridor across from two resident rooms. The medication cups were labeled with the room number and the body area for application, including sensitive areas such as the groin, big toe, and penis. The RN-Charge Nurse confirmed that she dispensed and left the treatments out for Certified Nurse Assistants (C.N.A.s) and labeled them accordingly.