Failure to Provide Dignified Dining Experience
Penalty
Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident with diagnoses including congestive heart failure, mild protein-calorie malnutrition, and dysphagia was not provided with a dignified dining experience. The resident, who was alert and oriented according to her most recent assessment, was observed lying in bed with her breakfast meal placed on an over-the-bed table. A registered nurse was seen standing over the resident and feeding her while standing, rather than sitting as required by facility policy. The nurse stated she noticed the resident needed to eat and that the resident typically had someone sitting, cueing, and encouraging her during meals. The nurse confirmed she was standing while feeding the resident, which was not in accordance with the facility's policy for meal assistance.