Resident Served Meal Late, Dignity Not Maintained During Dining
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide a dignified dining experience for one resident who had severe cognitive impairment and required supervision and assistance with eating. During a lunch meal observation, four residents at a dining table were served their meals and began eating, while the resident in question was left without a meal for approximately 35 minutes, only receiving their tray after the others had already started eating. This delay was confirmed by an LPN, who acknowledged that the resident's right to a dignified dining experience was not upheld. The resident's medical history included epilepsy, intellectual disability, diabetes, and a need for assistance with personal care, as documented in the clinical record and Minimum Data Set assessment.