Outdated and Undated Thickened Liquids and Additives Found in Storage
Penalty
Summary
During a facility tour, surveyors observed two 46-ounce containers of nectar thickened orange juice stored in unit pantries without any date indicating when they had been opened, despite a use by date of June 2025. Additionally, eight individual packets of thick and easy instant food and beverage thickener with a use by date of 10/29/23 were found in the same pantries. These items were accessible in areas serving residents who required thickened liquids. The Regional Director of Clinical Operations confirmed the presence of both the undated juice containers and the expired thickener packets during the inspection. This deficiency was identified as part of a complaint investigation and had the potential to affect four residents who were receiving thickened liquids at the time of the survey.