Lack of Resident Food Storage for Outside Food
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to provide a dedicated refrigerator for storing food brought in by family or visitors for residents. Certified Nursing Assistants and a Licensed Nurse confirmed during interviews that while food could be brought in and checked for dietary compliance and safety, residents were only allowed two hours to consume it, after which it would be discarded due to the lack of storage. The facility's policy indicated that a resident refrigerator and microwave were available if needed, but staff interviews revealed that no such refrigerator was accessible for resident use, resulting in the inability to store preferred foods brought from outside.