Failure to Provide Routine Dental Services
Penalty
No penalty information released
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Summary
Facility staff failed to ensure that a resident received routine dental services. The resident, who was interviewed, reported never having been seen by a dentist since admission and expressed ongoing dental issues and a desire for care. A review of the clinical record confirmed that the resident had not received any dental consults since admission. During an interview, the DON stated there were no dental consults in the record because she was unaware of any dental problems and believed the resident did not have issues. The surveyor clarified that the resident had reported dental concerns and emphasized that routine dental visits should occur regardless of reported problems.