cms_VT: 1463
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SAINT ALBANS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER |
475021 |
596 SHELDON ROAD |
SAINT ALBANS |
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5478 |
2014-05-28 |
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2EH311 |
Based on administration, staff and resident interviews and facility record and policy review, the facility failed to assure resident's rights for privacy during visitation by immediate family for 1 applicable resident (Resident #1). Findings include: Per 5/28/14 interview at 9:25 AM, Resident #1 stated that s/he has been a resident at St Albans Health and Rehab for 3 years and never had any problems. In March 2014, s/he reported calling his/her family member, I was crying because they (the facility) were evicting me. My (family member) got so mad . (s/he) is protective of me .and thought they were putting me out in the cold. S/he came out and was upset and (s/he) was loud . thought they were abusing me. S/he was yelling but so was the staff. S/he said the four-letter word. Resident #1 added, My family is all I have left I need my (family member) very bad, but they won't allow (him/her) to visit in my room. They are supposed to have a private place for you to visit. The resident expressed that s/he is very upset about the situation, misses seeing his/her family as the visits are very important to him/her. On 5/28/14 at 11:15 AM, the social services director reported that in March 2014, Resident #1 was presented with an eviction notice for nonpayment as the business office was not able to reach the rep payee (responsible financial party). The resident's family came in to arrange payment and was upset that Resident #1 was issued the 30 day notice. Per 5/28/14 interview with the resident and staff and confirmed by the administrator, one family member responded to the above situation with loud verbal behaviors that included foul language and critical remarks related to the facility. On 3/7/14 the facility issued a no trespass notice to Resident #1's family member related to the above incident. On 3/11/14 after a meeting with the resident, family and the ombudsman, the administrator issued a modification of the no trespass notice. The modified notice stated that the facility would allow once a week visitation to take place on Wednesdays in the front lobby with supervision from 1-2 PM. Per 5/28/14 interview with Resident #1, the family member listed in the no trespass notice was not available on Wednesdays at the specified time. Resident #1 also expressed concern about the lack of privacy in the lobby (which is the main entrance for the facility) . People are always coming and going . On 5/28/14 at 2:15 PM, the facility administrator stated s/he did not consult with Resident #1 or the family member re establishing a convenient visitation time, but used the advice of a lawyer. The specific time was chosen based on availability of facility staffing with no input from the resident. The administrator confirmed that Resident #1 continues to want visitation with his/her family member. Per 5/28/14 review, the facility Welcome Packet on page 9, under the section labeled Privacy states that You have the right to personal privacy and and further defines that Personal privacy includes privacy in accommodations . visits, and meetings of family and resident/patient groups . (See F172) |
2017-05-01 |