Meal Tray Served on Contaminated Surface
Penalty
8 days payment denial
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Summary
A deficiency occurred when a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) delivered a meal tray to a resident and placed it on an overbed table that already contained a urinal filled with urine. The resident, who had a history of anxiety, repeated falls, and required assistance with personal care, was cognitively intact and able to eat independently according to the most recent assessment. The CNA confirmed during an interview that she did not notice the urinal on the table before placing the meal tray there. This event was directly observed by surveyors during meal service.