Failure to Provide Ordered Meal Supervision
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency occurred when a resident with a history of cerebral infarction, dysphagia, and abnormal posture was not provided with the required supervision during meals as ordered by the physician. The resident's care plan indicated a need for assistance with meals, noting resistance to help, and the physician order specified direct supervision for feeding. Despite these documented needs, the resident was observed alone in his room with his lunch tray, without any staff supervision. This lack of supervision was confirmed by both an LPN and the Director of Nursing, indicating a failure to follow physician orders and facility policy regarding meal supervision for this resident.