Failure to Employ Qualified Registered Dietitian
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to employ a qualified Registered Dietitian (RD) for two out of twelve months, specifically during June and July 2025, as required by facility policy and state regulations. According to staff interviews, the Dietary Manager confirmed the absence of an RD, and the Nursing Home Administrator stated that the previous RD had resigned, leaving the position vacant during this period. Facility policy and the RD job description indicate that the RD is responsible for assessing residents' nutritional needs, developing therapeutic diets, making diet recommendations, and providing nutritional assessment and consultation. The lack of a qualified RD meant these responsibilities were not fulfilled as required during the identified months.