Assisted Living and Residential Care Facilities must operate and provide services in compliance with all applicable State and local laws, regulations and codes. This report reflects the findings of the complaint investigation conducted 11/01/2022. The facility was evaluated for compliance with Oregon Administrative Rule 411, Division 54 and if applicable, Oregon Administrative Rule 411, Division 57. The following deficiencies were identified:
Abbreviations possibly used in this document:
ADL:activities of daily living
bid:twice a day
CBG:capillary blood glucose or
blood sugar
cc:cubic centimeter
CG:caregiver
cm:centimeter
F:Fahrenheit
HH:Home Health
HS or hs:hour of sleep
LPN:Licensed Practical Nurse
MA:Medication Aide
MAR:Medication Administration
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MCCMemory Care Community
mg:milligram
ml:milliliter
O2 sats:oxygen saturation in the
blood
OT:Occupational Therapist
PT: Physical Therapist
PRN:as needed
qd:every day or daily
qid:four times a day
RN:Registered Nurse
SP:service plan
TAR:Treatment Administration
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tid:three times a day
Based on interview, record review and observation it was confirmed the facility failed to keep resident medical records confidential. Findings include but not limited to the following:
On 11/01/2022, in an interview with Resident #3 (R3), it was stated that the medical records of Resident #4 (R4) were left out on a table in public view.
In separate interviews with Staff #1 (S1) and Staff #2 (S2) it was stated that this incident was brought to the attention of the facility administration. S2 immediately educated staff on the importance of maintaining resident confidentiality at all times.
R3 shared with the Compliance Specialist (CS) four images, dated 10/24/2022 of the medical documentation on their personal cellular device.
On 11/01/2022, this information was reviewed with S1 and S2 who were in agreement.
Facility Plan of Correction: Staff was educated on the importance of maintaining resident confidentiality/HIPPA. Signage will be posted reminding staff to no leave resident information in an unsecured location.