Failure to Update Care Plan for Adaptive Equipment Change
Penalty
Fine: $65,27447 days payment denial
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Summary
The facility failed to revise the care plan for a resident who had a change in ordered adaptive equipment. The resident, who was on honey consistency thickened liquids, was observed being given a Sip-A-Mug cup during a meal, while the care plan still indicated the use of a different cup. The DON confirmed that the order for the Sip-A-Mug was changed the previous day due to the straw used with the previously ordered cup, but the care plan had not been updated to reflect this change. The facility's policy required that assistive devices be provided as identified in the individualized plan of care.