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Based on observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy and procedure, it was determined the facility failed to ensure each patient is informed of their rights.

Findings include:

Reference: Facility policy titled, "Patient Rights and Responsibilities" states, "...Procedure: I. All hospitalized patients... B. Each patient room shall have posted conspicuously a copy of the summary of the patient rights and responsibilities... D. A complete statement of the law relating to patient rights (New Jersey Administrative Code 8:43G-4) shall be maintained on each care center and in patient care areas."

1. On 4/5/22 at 10:05 AM, during a tour of the Emergency Department (ED), Patient Rights signage were not observed in the following patient care areas: waiting room, patient bays within the ED, or in any patient rooms.

a. Upon interview, Staff #2 confirmed Patient Rights signage was removed from the rooms and has not been replaced.

2. At 10:18 AM, an interview with Staff #4 revealed a copy of the summary of Patient Rights and Responsibilities is not provided to ED patients unless they are admitted to the facility.

3. The above findings were confirmed with Staff #1 and Staff #22 on 4/6/22 at 2:45 PM.