Failure to Timely Reweigh After Substantial Weight Loss
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to reweigh a resident in a timely manner after a substantial weight loss was identified. According to the facility's policy, residents with suspected weight changes are to be reweighed promptly. Review of the resident's records showed a weight drop from 140.6 lbs. to 133.6 lbs. over six days, amounting to a 4.98% loss, which meets the criteria for substantial weight loss per MDS guidelines. Despite this, the resident was not reweighed as required, a fact confirmed by the registered dietician. This deficiency was identified through staff interviews, record reviews, and examination of facility policy.