Failure to Provide Routine Dental Services
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure routine dental services for a resident, identified as Resident 40, who was reviewed for dental concerns. An interview with Resident 40 revealed that she had natural teeth but had not received dental services in the past year, such as routine prophylactic cleaning. A review of the clinical records showed that the last professional dental service Resident 40 received was from a dentist on October 4, 2022, and from a dental hygienist on April 26, 2023. This indicates that Resident 40 had not received routine dental care for over a year. The Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the facility did not provide routine dental services for Resident 40 in accordance with the State plan.
Plan Of Correction
The Facility submits this Plan of Correction under procedures established by the Department of Health in order to comply with the Department's directive to change conditions which the Department alleges is deficient under State and/or Federal Long Term Care Regulations. This Plan of Correction should not be construed as either a waiver of the facility's right to appeal or challenge the accuracy or severity of the alleged deficiencies or an admission of past or ongoing violation of State or Federal regulatory requirements. 1. Resident 40 was seen by a dentist on December 13, 2024. 2. All residents were reviewed for required dental visits. 3. Education was provided to the medical records tech regarding required dental services. 4. Random audit of dental visits will be completed monthly x3 with results reported to QAPI. 5. Compliance date: January 28, 2025.