Failure to Address Significant Weight Loss
Penalty
No penalty information released
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Summary
The facility failed to properly monitor and address significant weight loss for one resident. According to the facility's weight monitoring policy, weights are to be recorded monthly and significant changes in weight are defined as a 5% loss in one month, 7.5% in three months, or 10% in six months. Clinical records showed that the resident experienced a 7.6% weight loss in one month, 10.5% in three months, and 11.5% in six months. Despite these significant changes, there was no documentation or evidence of interventions in response to the resident's weight loss during May. The registered dietitian confirmed that the facility did not address the resident's significant weight loss as required.