Inadequate Emergency Food Supply
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure an adequate supply of emergency food was available, as required by their emergency planning recommendations. During an observation and interview with the Dietary Manager, it was found that the facility's disaster menus for three days included specific non-perishable items such as assorted 100% juices, high protein breakfast bars, shelf-stable milk, and canned potatoes, which were not present in the facility's emergency food supply and could not be substituted with other foods on hand. Additional items listed on the disaster menus, including green beans, chicken and dumplings, carrots, apricots, ham, green peas, pulled chicken, mixed vegetables, assorted sodas, and stewed tomatoes, were also missing but could potentially be substituted in an emergency. The Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the facility should have the correct amount of food for three days, acknowledging the deficiency when interviewed. No additional documentation or information was provided by facility leadership during the exit conference.