Failure to Maintain Resident Dignity Through Adequate Oral Care
Penalty
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a resident, documented as severely cognitively impaired and fully dependent on staff for all activities of daily living, was repeatedly observed in the resident lounge with visible white mucous on her lips and mouth area. On multiple occasions, the resident was seen with either a thick line of white mucous hanging from her mouth or dried, thick white mucous on her lips and mouth corners, while in the presence of other residents and staff. The Director of Nursing confirmed that staff are expected to provide oral care at least daily and as needed, and acknowledged that this resident requires total assistance from staff for personal hygiene.