A Touch of Grace

The facility failed to ensure physician notification of blood pressure readings according to established parameters for a resident. Specifically, there was no documentation that the physician was notified of diastolic blood pressure readings falling below the required threshold of 80. Additionally, the facility failed to notify the physician regarding resident complaints of dizziness and headache associated with abnormal blood pressure readings.

The facility failed to ensure physician notification of blood pressure readings according to established parameters for a resident. Specifically, there was no documentation that the physician was notified of various systolic and diastolic readings that fell outside the prescribed ranges, nor were complaints of dizziness and headache reported to the physician.