Delay in Treatment of Fungal Infection
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident with a history of heart failure and cancer, who was able to communicate clearly and had no memory impairments, did not receive timely treatment for a diagnosed fungal infection in the mouth. Clinical records show that an ear, nose, and throat specialist recommended antifungal lozenges (clotrimazole) after an examination. However, there was no documentation that the medication was provided to the resident until five days after the specialist's office communicated the need for treatment. The resident reported experiencing mouth discomfort and confirmed the delay in receiving the prescribed medication.