Failure to Maintain Resident Dignity During Mealtime
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a certified nursing assistant (CNA) was observed standing while feeding lunch to a resident in her room, rather than sitting as required by facility policy. During an interview conducted at the time of the observation, the CNA stated she did not feel comfortable sitting to feed the resident because she had to reach, but acknowledged that she could have adjusted the bed level and repositioned the resident to feed her while seated. The facility's policy on promoting and maintaining resident dignity during mealtimes specifies that all staff should be seated, if possible, when feeding residents. This action did not align with the policy and failed to honor the resident's right to dignity during mealtime.