Failure to Provide Required Assistive Eating Devices
Penalty
No penalty information released
The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.
Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident who required special eating utensils, specifically a weighted fork and spoon with built-up handles, an anti-spill cup, and a yellow-lipped plate due to decreased fine motor strength and coordination, was not provided with these assistive devices during a meal. Record review indicated that these items were required for every meal. However, during a dinner observation, the resident was given regular utensils instead of the prescribed weighted utensils because the dietary staff had not supplied them. Staff present at the time confirmed the omission, and the occupational therapist later verified that the specialized utensils were necessary to help the resident manage eating tasks and limit spillage.