Expired Food Items Found in Unit Refrigerator
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when four cups of Jello with an expiration date of 4/24/25 were found stored in the nourishment room refrigerator on the 2nd-floor unit during an observation with a Geriatric nurse aide. The staff member acknowledged that the Jello was expired and appeared watery before disposing of it. The unit manager reported that she checks the refrigerator every morning but missed the expired Jello. The Director of Nursing was later informed of the issue by staff. This deficiency was observed in one out of three units during the recertification survey, and the findings were based on direct observation and staff interviews.