Failure to Provide Required Mealtime Supervision
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency occurred when a resident who required supervision during mealtimes, as indicated in both the care plan and meal ticket, was served a meal without the necessary staff supervision. During a meal observation, an employee set up the resident's tray and drink but left the room, failing to remain and supervise the resident as required. Review of facility policy confirmed that staff are to sit with or supervise residents needing assistance during meals, or not deliver the tray until assistance is available. Staff interviews revealed that the employee who delivered the meal did not notice the supervision requirement on the meal ticket, and another staff member acknowledged that the resident should have been supervised during the meal.