Failure to Promote Dignified Dining Experience During Resident Feeding
Penalty
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Summary
Staff failed to promote a dignified and homelike dining experience for two dependent residents during breakfast. Both residents, who were assessed as dependent on staff for eating per their Minimum Data Set (MDS) quarterly assessments, were observed in bed with breakfast trays on their bedside tables. A CNA was seen standing between the two residents, alternating assistance by feeding each a spoonful of breakfast in turn, rather than providing individualized attention. During an interview, the CNA stated uncertainty about the correct feeding procedure, citing limited experience as a CNA. The facility's policy on resident rights, last reviewed on 2/26/2025, requires residents to be treated with respect and dignity.