Failure to Follow Menu and Portion Sizes for Regular Diets
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to follow the prescribed menu and provide the correct portion size of peas to residents on regular diets during a lunch meal service. Observation revealed that the Certified Dietary Manager used a 3 oz scoop to serve peas instead of the required 4 oz scoop for all regular diet residents, affecting 22 out of 26 residents reviewed. Staff acknowledged the error during the meal service, and documentation confirmed that 22 regular diets were served with the incorrect portion. The facility's policy requires adherence to planned menus and portion sizes, which was not followed in this instance.