Failure to Maintain Fully Functioning Resident Call Bell System
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain a fully functioning resident call bell system on the second-floor nursing unit, as required by facility policy. Observations revealed that when the central call light was activated in the North Hall, no resident room lights were illuminated above the doors. Additionally, in multiple instances, individual resident room call lights were illuminated above the doors, but the corresponding central hall lights for the South Hall and another hall were not illuminated. The Maintenance Director confirmed that the call bell system was not fully operational, preventing residents from reliably calling for staff assistance through the communication system.