Failure to Maintain Confidentiality of Resident Medical Information
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain the confidentiality of a resident's personal and medical records as required by its own policy. During an observation, a sign was posted above a resident's bed that included specific medical information, such as the use of a specialized cup for thin water, instructions on limiting liquid intake to reduce aspiration risk, and the need for the resident to sit up while drinking. The resident's clinical record did not contain documentation indicating that the resident or their representative had approved the posting of this private health information. This was confirmed by the Assistant Director of Nursing during an interview.