Inadequate Dining Room Space
Summary
The facility failed to provide a dining room large enough to accommodate all residents, affecting one resident out of 13 sampled and two additional residents outside the sample, with the potential to affect all 49 residents. Observations showed that several residents had to leave the dining area before others could be brought in to eat, and some residents had to sit in areas not designated for dining due to lack of space. The dining room had nine round tables and four rectangle tables with twenty-seven chairs, which were insufficient for the number of residents, especially those in wheelchairs. Interviews with various staff members, including the Dietary Manager, Certified Nurse Aides, Certified Medication Technicians, and Housekeeping Staff, confirmed that the dining room was congested and not large enough to accommodate all residents at mealtimes. Residents expressed fear of not having a place to sit if they left the dining room, indicating the inadequacy of the space. Despite these observations and staff feedback, the Administrator and Director of Nursing believed the dining area was sufficient for the residents to eat together.
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The facility failed to provide adequate dining space for residents on the secured unit, affecting 17 residents. During meals, staff had to move residents to accommodate others, resulting in some eating off bedside tables and limited interaction. Observations showed cramped conditions with minimal space between wheelchairs, highlighting the inadequacy of the dining area.
Inadequate Dining Space for Residents
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Summary
The facility failed to provide adequate dining space for residents on the secured unit, affecting 17 residents. During a lunch observation, 15 residents were seated in the dining room, which had four square tables, one against a wall, leaving no open seats. A State tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) had to move a resident to a sitting area to accommodate another resident, resulting in the first resident eating off a bedside table without interaction until the rest of their meal arrived. This indicates insufficient space for all residents to dine together comfortably. Further observations during dinner revealed that residents seated back-to-back had minimal space between their wheelchairs. An STNA had to move a resident to make room for another, highlighting the cramped conditions. The facility census confirmed 17 residents on the secured unit, underscoring the inadequacy of the dining area to accommodate all residents simultaneously, leading to disruptions in meal service and resident interaction.
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