Failure to Provide Routine Dental Care for a Resident
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide routine dental care for one resident who was admitted with diagnoses including cerebral palsy, urinary tract infection, and muscle weakness, and who was able to communicate their needs. Observation revealed that the resident had multiple broken and discolored upper front teeth and reported ongoing dental issues. Review of the electronic health record showed no evidence of dental consultation, plan, or treatment for this resident. The resident stated that staff informed them they could not see the dentist in the facility due to their temporary resident status. Social services staff confirmed they were responsible for scheduling routine dental appointments and referring emergent cases out of the facility but could not provide information regarding the resident's dental appointment status.