Failure to Provide Hydration Beverages During Meals
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that residents received hydration beverages during dining, as observed with one resident who did not have any beverages at her dining area while another resident at the same table had two. The resident, who had multiple diagnoses including atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, hypertension, renal insufficiency, and hyperlipidemia, was seen coughing during lunch without access to a drink. When asked by the Dietary Manager if she was okay, the resident requested iced tea, and her coughing stopped after drinking it. The Dietary Manager stated that beverages are provided upon request and that CNAs are responsible for distributing them, but could not explain why some residents, including the coughing resident, did not have drinks available during the meal.