§483.60(d) Food and drink
Each resident receives and the facility provides-
§483.60(d)(1) Food prepared by methods that conserve nutritive value, flavor, and appearance;
§483.60(d)(2) Food and drink that is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Observations:
Based on facility policy review, resident and staff interview, observation, and results of a test tray audit, it was determined that the facility failed to provide food that was palatable and at appetizing temperatures on three of five nursing units. (Stations one, three, and four)
Findings include:
A review of the facility policy entitled, "Food: Quality and Palatability," last reviewed November 22, 2023, revealed that food would be palatable, attractive, and served at a safe and appetizing temperature.
During interviews on February 22, 2024, from 10:28 a.m. through 10:50 a.m., Residents 1, 2, 3, and 4, stated that the food was often cold and not palatable.
Results of a test tray audit conducted on February 22, 2024, at 12:35 p.m., revealed chicken at a temperature of 112 degrees Fahrenheit (F), stuffing at a temperature of 100 degrees F, and Brussels sprouts at a temperature of 100 degrees F. In an interview during this observation period, Dietary Director 1 stated that the hot foods should have achieved a temperature of 130 degrees F or higher.
On February 22, 2024, from 12:45 p.m. through 1:10 p.m., Residents 5 and 6 had received lunch in their rooms and stated the hot food was cold and Resident 7 had received lunch in the dining room and stated it was cold which was consistently a problem.
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee
| | Plan of Correction - To be completed: 03/14/2024
1) The facility reviewed the meal service process to ensure food is palpable & is served at proper temperatures.
2) Foods not reaching proper temperatures as stated in the policy labeled "Food: Quality & Palpability" have the potential of affecting all residents.
3) Dietary staff will be educated on proper temperatures at start of service.
4) Audits will be completed daily for each meal x5 days then weekly for 3 weeks or until compliance is achieved. Findings will be brought to the QAPI committee.
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