Resident with Feeding Tube Taken to Dining Room During Meals
Penalty
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Summary
A resident with a history of stroke and a newly placed feeding tube, who was cognitively intact, was admitted to the facility and was unable to ingest food. Despite being prohibited from eating, the resident was repeatedly taken to the dining room during meal times, where other residents were eating. The resident expressed hunger and a desire not to be present in the dining room during meals, as it caused distress. Family members reported complaints to staff regarding this practice, but the situation continued. A CNA acknowledged that escorting the resident to the dining room under these circumstances was undignified and inappropriate. Facility administration also recognized that this action failed to respect the resident's dignity.