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rowid	facility_name	facility_id	address	city	state	zip	inspection_date	deficiency_tag	scope_severity	complaint	standard	eventid	inspection_text	filedate
18	HILO MEDICAL CENTER	125002	1190 WAIANUENUE AVENUE	HILO	HI	96720	2019-12-20	883	E	0	1	P3CE11	Based on record review, staff interview, and review of policy, the facility failed to provide education regarding benefits and potential side effects for the Influenza Vaccination that was given to two Residents ((R) 15, 28) out of the seven residents reviewed. As a result of this deficient practice, the two residents and/or their representatives was not given the opportunity, or even the discussion, of minimizing the risk for acquiring, transmitting, or experiencing complications from the Influenza vaccination. Findings Include: 1. During a review of the immunization record for R15, it was noted that R15 received the Influenza vaccination on 10/10/19. However, after further record review, there was no documentation noted that the resident and/or resident's representative was provided education regarding the benefits and potential side effects of the influenza vaccination. On 12/20/19 at 12:30 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) was queried and subsequently provided a consent form for R15 on the Influenza immunization. However, the consent form was for the previous flu season (YEAR)-2019. There was no consent form provided for the current year 2019-2020. 2. During a review of the immunization record for R28, it was noted that R28 received the Influenza vaccination on 10/04/19. However, after further record review, there was no documentation noted that the resident and/or resident's representative was provided education regarding the benefits and potential side effects of the influenza vaccination. On 12/20/19 at 12:30 PM, DON was queried and subsequently provided a consent form for R28 on the Influenza immunization. However, the consent form was for the previous flu season (YEAR)-2019. There was no consent form provided for the current year 2019-2020. A review of the facility policy titled Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Protocol for Acute Care Inpatients and Long Term Care Residents stated the following: Policy, [NAME] Hilo Medical Center Registered Professional Nurses (RPNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are authorized to give the influenza and/or pneumococcal vaccine to Hilo Medical Center patient and residents, who meet the criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). B.the nurse screens the patient using the Vaccine Consent/Documentation Tool. Procedure, [NAME] Identify vaccine recipients with the criteria on the Vaccine Consent/Documentation Tool. The form lists the contraindications and timeframes for giving vaccine. As previously mentioned, there was no consent form provided for R15 and R28.	2020-09-01