Failure to Provide Oral Care to Dependent Resident
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident with contractures in both hands was observed in bed with food particles between her teeth, brownish discoloration, and several missing teeth. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) interviewed acknowledged that the resident's teeth appeared not to have been brushed for days, and one CNA admitted to not returning to provide oral care after finding the resident asleep. The resident's care plan required setup and assistance with oral care, and the facility's policy stated that residents with teeth should have them brushed twice daily. Despite these directives, oral care was not provided as required.