Failure to Provide Assistance with Oral Care for Dependent Resident
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident who required assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), specifically oral care, did not receive help with teeth brushing throughout the day. The resident reported on multiple occasions that he had not brushed his teeth and that staff had not assisted him, despite a visible reminder in his room indicating the need for oral care as recommended by speech therapy. Staff interviews confirmed inconsistent provision of ADL care, with some CNAs performing all required tasks and others not. The facility's policy states that residents unable to perform ADLs should receive necessary services to maintain personal and oral hygiene, but this was not followed in the resident's case.