Failure to Ensure Effective Supervision and Elopement Prevention
Penalty
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Summary
The Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) failed to effectively manage the facility to ensure proper supervision and implementation of elopement prevention measures. Review of facility records, job descriptions, and staff interviews revealed that the NHA did not fulfill essential job duties related to the general administration and supervision of all departments, as required by facility policy and applicable laws. Specifically, the facility did not consistently supervise residents or maintain all safety interventions necessary to prevent elopement, resulting in noncompliance with Federal and State guidelines and regulations.