Failure to Assist Resident in Obtaining Ordered Denture
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to assist a resident with obtaining a new lower denture as ordered by the physician. The resident, who was blind and had no dental concerns noted at admission, had a physician's order and progress note indicating the need for a new bottom denture. However, there was no documentation in the clinical record regarding any follow-up or completion of this order. The resident reported having had a dental appointment two months prior and was expecting to receive the denture but had not received it and was unaware of the reason. Staff responsible for social services and resident care management were both unaware of the order and acknowledged that no follow-up had been completed since the dental appointment.