Unlabeled Food Brought in by Family Not in Compliance with Facility Policy
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to implement its policy regarding the labeling and storage of food items brought in by families or visitors for residents. During an observation in a resident's room, a plastic container of crackers was found on the bedside table without any labeling or dating, as required by the facility's policy. The resident confirmed that the crackers had been brought by family the previous week, and an LVN verified that the container was not labeled or dated. The facility's policy specifies that non-perishable foods brought in by families or visitors must be labeled with the resident's name, location, and date, and stored or discarded according to specific guidelines. This lapse was identified through observation, interview, and review of facility policy and medical records.