Failure to Maintain Resident Dignity During Feeding
Penalty
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Summary
Certified Nurses' Assistant (CNA) V8 was observed standing over two residents while feeding them, rather than sitting at eye level. Specifically, V8 stood over one resident while feeding him a red thickened drink and then proceeded to stand over another resident while feeding her mashed potatoes, a green pureed food, and a red liquid. The Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that staff are expected to sit while feeding residents to ensure better visual observation and to maintain the residents' dignity. The facility's policy on Resident Rights and Responsibilities emphasizes the right to a dignified experience, self-determination, and communication for each resident.