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Based on record review and interview, the hospital failed to ensure documentation of patient baths for five (Patients #1-5) of ten patients.

This failed practice has the likelihood to place patients at risk for infection and reduced patient comfort.

Review of Policy #S05-G documented patients were to be bathed daily, at minimum.

Patient #1

Review of the medical record for Patient #1 showed no documentation the patient received or refused a bath for two days in a seven-day period.

Missed bath dates:
06/25/21 06/30/21

Patient #2

Review of the medical record for Patient #2 showed no documentation the patient received or refused a bath for six days in a seven-day period.

Missed bath dates:
06/09/21 06/10/21 06/11/21
06/12/21 06/13/21 06/15/21

Patient #3

Review of the medical record for Patient #3 showed no documentation the patient received or refused a bath for five days in a seven-day period.

Missed bath dates:
07/17/21 07/18/21 07/19/21
07/21/21 07/22/21

Patient #4

Review of the medical record for Patient #4 showed no documentation the patient received or refused a bath for five days in a seven-day period.

Missed bath dates:
10/05/21 10/07/21 10/08/21
10/09/21 10/10/21

Patient #5

Review of the medical record for Patient #5 showed no documentation the patient received or refused a bath for four days in a seven-day period.

Missed bath dates:
11/05/21 11/06/21
11/08/21 11/10/21

On 01/06/21 at 10:00 AM, Staff K reviewed the medical records for Patients #1-5 and stated the following:
1. There was missed documentation to show patients had received a bath.
2. Patients were to receive a bath every day and as necessary.
3. Daily baths were important for patient comfort and contributed to a reduction in germs, especially important if the patient had wounds.