Failure to Address Resident's Dietary Sodium Concerns
Summary
A resident with multiple medical diagnoses, including Alzheimer's disease, hemiplegia, heart disease, and psychotic disorder, was admitted to the facility and is not her own responsible party. Her responsible party expressed ongoing concerns about the high sodium content in the resident's meals, noting that the food provided is primarily canned or processed and tastes very salty. Despite repeated complaints and participation in meetings, the responsible party reported that his concerns about the resident's sodium intake, given her medical conditions, were not addressed. The Dietary Manager confirmed that the facility does not offer low sodium diets, only 'no added salt' options, and does not calculate or monitor the resident's daily sodium intake. The DON was aware of general concerns but could not recall specifics or confirm if concern forms were completed, and the NHA was not fully aware of the responsible party's concerns, indicating a lack of effective communication and follow-up regarding dietary grievances.
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