Failure to Provide Dental Services Following Recommendation
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to provide dental services for one resident who was admitted with chronic kidney disease and diabetes and was able to communicate their needs. Observation revealed that the resident had broken and missing bottom teeth and reported waiting to see the dental hygienist. A prior oral exam had recommended a dental hygiene cleaning, but review of the electronic health record showed no documentation of follow-up on this recommendation. During an interview, the Social Services Director confirmed that there was no documentation indicating the resident had been seen by the dental hygienist, despite the recommendation.