| 27 |
THE MEADOWS ON UNIVERSITY |
355024 |
1315 S UNIVERSITY DR |
FARGO |
ND |
58103 |
2019-05-16 |
804 |
E |
1 |
1 |
FA2L11 |
> THIS IS A REPEAT DEFICIENCY FROM THE SURVEY COMPLETED ON 06/28/18 Based on information received from the complainant, observation, review of facility policy, resident interview, and group interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received food and beverages that were palatable, attractive and at the proper temperatures for 5 confidential residents interviews (Resident A, C, D, H, and I) and 3 of 9 residents who attended the group interview (Resident B, F, and G). Failure to ensure residents receive food and beverages that are palatable, attractive and at proper temperature, places residents at risk of weight loss and nutritional decline. Findings include: Information received from the complainant identified concerns with food palatability. Review of the facility policy titled Food and Nutrition Services occurred on 05/16/19. This undated policy stated, Each resident is provided with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs, taking into consideration the preferences of each resident. Food and nutrition services staff will inspect food trays to ensure . the food appears palatable and attractive, and it is served at a safe and appetizing temperature. Review of the facility policy titled Preventing Foodborne Illness - Food Handling occurred on 05/16/19. This undated policy stated, . Federal standards require that refrigerated food be stored below 41 (degrees) F (Fahrenheit) . - During an interview on 05/13/19 at 11:19 a.m., Resident A stated, The milk is always warm, it's never cold anymore. Turkey they served yesterday was consistency of jello. You would not even serve the food to your dog. - During a confidential interview on 05/13/19 at 3:31 p.m., Resident D reported residents can wait 30 minutes for meals to be served, then the food is cold. Resident D reported meals were consistently cold until she/he changed dining rooms. - During an interview on 05/13/19 at 5:47 p.m. Resident H stated he/she likes fried eggs for breakfast, but the eggs are cold when the breakfast tray arrives, so he/she stopped ordering eggs. - Observation on 05/13/19 at 5:25 p.m. showed cartons of milk in a plastic container with some ice. Observation showed the top layer of milk cartons were not in contact with the ice. At 6:01 p.m., near the end of meal service, the survey team took the temperature of the milk, which measured 49.8 F. - During a confidential interview on 05/14/19 at 7:55 a.m., Resident I reported the food as not good all the time and specifically mentioned the Mother's Day meal. Resident I reported no one ate the meat because no one could identify it. - During an interview on 05/14/19 at 5:16 p.m., Resident C stated, Food is terrible. It's not fit for anyone. On Sunday I found a ground up carrot in my turkey and the turkey was purplish in color. The hot food is always cold. I can't drink the milk because it's warm all the time, it's gross. - During the Resident Council interview on the afternoon on 05/14/19, Residents B, F, and G stated the turkey served on 05/12/19 (Mother's Day) looked jelled similar to canned meat. They also stated there are other meals served which do not appear to be what is listed on the menu. Resident B stated, I drank rotten milk, the cartons are in tubs with very little ice. Failure to serve food and/or fluids at palatable temperatures may negatively impact residents' meal consumption. |
2020-09-01 |