Failure to Notify Provider of Significant Weight Loss
Penalty
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Summary
Staff failed to notify the resident's physician or medical provider of a significant weight loss experienced by a resident with diagnoses including COPD, panic disorder, and pulmonary hypertension. The resident had an order for daily weights, and records showed a drop from 187 pounds to 169 pounds over two days, amounting to a 9.3% loss. Despite facility policy requiring staff to report significant weight changes to the provider, interviews with the dietician and nurse practitioner confirmed that no notification was made regarding this weight loss. The nurse practitioner stated she was not informed and would have ordered lab work if notified.