Delay in Initiating Nutrition Interventions for Significant Weight Loss
Penalty
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Summary
A resident experienced a significant weight loss of 9.6 pounds, or 7.1 percent, over a 30-day period, as documented in the clinical record. The registered dietitian noted the weight loss and recommended adding a nutritional supplement (Boost) twice daily to address the resident's declining meal intake. However, there was a delay of 10 days before the physician order for the supplement was entered, and there was no evidence that the supplement was provided to the resident during this period. Additionally, there was no documentation of further nutritional follow-up or explanation for the delay in implementing the recommended intervention. The resident also refused to be weighed after the initial weight loss was recorded.