Failure to Develop Dental Care Plan for Resident with Denture Concerns
Penalty
Fine: $53,370
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Summary
The facility failed to develop and implement a care plan addressing dental care needs for a resident with significant dental concerns. The resident, who had end stage renal disease, congestive heart failure, and oropharyngeal dysphagia, was found to have no natural teeth and was not assessed as having loose-fitting dentures in the most recent MDS assessment. Despite the resident reporting that his dentures did not fit due to recent weight loss and experiencing gum pain from loose dentures, there was no care plan in place to address these issues. Staff interviews confirmed the absence of an active dental care plan for this resident, even after concerns were raised during a care conference regarding weight loss and dental discomfort.