Failure to Maintain Resident Dignity During Feeding
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was observed standing while feeding a resident lunch in the dining room, rather than sitting at eye level with the resident as required by facility policy. The Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that staff are expected to sit and engage in conversation with residents during feeding to promote dignity and social interaction. The facility's policy, implemented in May 2025, specifies that all staff must be seated while feeding residents to maintain respect and dignity during mealtimes. This failure to follow policy resulted in the resident not being treated with dignity during feeding.