Failure to Provide Required Adaptive Eating Equipment
Penalty
Fine: $47,51420 days payment denial
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Summary
A resident with diagnoses including tremor and muscle weakness was identified as being at nutritional risk and required the use of red foam handles on silverware, as documented in the care plan and supported by a physician's order. Despite these documented needs, the resident was observed during a meal without the adaptive equipment, and reported that the red foam handles were also not provided at a previous meal. The Director of Nursing confirmed that the adaptive equipment should have been provided with the resident's meals.