Failure to Provide Required Two-Person Assistance During Mechanical Lift Transfer
Penalty
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Summary
A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) transferred a resident using a mechanical lift without the required two-person assistance, as specified in the resident's care plan. During a random observation, the CNA was seen entering the resident's room alone with a mechanical lift and remained inside for approximately 15 minutes before exiting. The CNA later confirmed in an interview that she performed the transfer by herself, believing that the lift could be operated by one person. Review of the resident's care plan indicated that transfers with the maxi lift require assistance from two staff members. The Certified Nursing Assistant Coordinator also confirmed that the care plan mandates two-person assistance for transfers for this resident.