Failure to Timely Implement RD Recommendation for Appetite Stimulant
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when the facility failed to maintain acceptable parameters of nutritional status for a resident with multiple diagnoses, including muscle wasting, muscle weakness, cognitive communication deficit, COPD, chronic atrial fibrillation, Alzheimer's disease, and vitamin deficiency. The resident experienced a significant weight loss, dropping from 179.0 pounds to 162.5 pounds over a two-month period. The registered dietician (RD) recommended an appetite stimulant for the resident and communicated this recommendation to the physician. However, the facility did not follow up with the physician in a timely manner to implement the RD's recommendation, as confirmed by the Director of Nursing (DON).