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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with moderately impaired cognition physically abused another resident with intact cognition by slapping them in the face. The incident was witnessed by a CNA who intervened and called for help. The facility's policy defines such actions as abuse, and the event was reported to the Alabama Department of Public Health. An investigation confirmed the abuse, although no injuries were noted.
The facility failed to submit the required investigation results for two incidents involving allegations of abuse and neglect. A resident with Dementia was allegedly neglected by not receiving meal assistance, and another resident with COPD was allegedly sexually abused by a family member. Despite submitting initial reports and supporting documents, the facility did not include the investigation results as required by their policy.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment was verbally and physically abused by an LPN, who made derogatory comments about the resident's deceased mother and poked the resident. The resident was then moved to a secure unit without prior notice or consent, causing distress and confusion. The incident was not reported immediately, violating the facility's abuse prevention policy.
A resident's funds were misappropriated by the Business Office Manager (BOM), who used the resident's bank account to pay her personal credit card bills, totaling over $16,000. Despite an earlier investigation and reprimand, the BOM continued to misuse the resident's funds, leading to her arrest for elder abuse.
A resident with Unspecified Dementia was moved to a secure/memory unit without prior notification or consent, despite expressing objections. The move was based on a single episode of wandering, and the resident was not given a choice or informed by staff, leading to confusion and dissatisfaction.
The facility failed to implement abuse policies when two CNAs did not report an LPN's verbal abuse towards a resident for three days. The resident, with severe cognitive impairment, was subjected to derogatory comments. The incident was reported late, leading to an investigation and suspension of the LPN.
Resident-to-Resident Physical Abuse Incident
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The facility failed to protect a resident, identified as RI #4, from physical abuse by another resident, RI #5. On May 16, 2024, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) witnessed RI #5 slap RI #4 on the face in their shared room. This incident was classified as physical abuse, affecting two of the 19 residents sampled for abuse. The facility's policy on abuse, neglect, misappropriation, and exploitation, effective since January 2019, defines abuse as the willful infliction of injury resulting in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish. RI #4, who was admitted to the facility with diagnoses including unspecified dementia without behavioral disturbance, had an intact cognition as indicated by a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13 out of 15. RI #5, diagnosed with vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease, had a moderately impaired cognition with a BIMS score of 7 out of 15. The incident was reported to the Alabama Department of Public Health, and an investigation confirmed the occurrence of physical abuse, although no injuries were noted on RI #4. Interviews with staff members, including CNA #5 and LPN #7, corroborated the incident. CNA #5 described witnessing RI #5, who was unclothed, slap RI #4 across the face after being told to wait for assistance to the restroom. The CNA immediately called for help, and the residents were separated. LPN #7 confirmed that upon her arrival, the residents were already separated, and neither sustained injuries. The facility's administrator acknowledged the incident as physical abuse, noting that being slapped in one's home would understandably upset a reasonable person.
Failure to Submit Investigation Results for Abuse Allegations
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The facility failed to submit the required five-day investigative summary or results of their investigations for two facility reported incidents (FRIs) concerning allegations of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This deficiency affected two residents, identified as RI #6 and RI #22, who were reviewed for abuse concerns. The facility's policy, effective January 2019, mandates that the results of all investigations must be reported to the Administrator and the appropriate state agency within five working days of the alleged violation. However, the facility did not comply with this policy for the incidents involving these two residents. RI #6, who was readmitted with a diagnosis of Dementia, was involved in an incident reported on 05/14/2024, alleging neglect due to not receiving assistance with meals. Although the facility submitted an initial report and supporting documents to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), they failed to include the investigation results. Similarly, RI #22, with a diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, was involved in an incident reported on 07/20/2024, alleging sexual abuse by a family member. The facility submitted an initial report and supporting documents but again did not include the investigation results. During an interview, the Administrator acknowledged the importance of submitting the investigation template with the five-day report but could not explain why it was not included for these incidents.
Failure to Protect Resident from Abuse and Involuntary Seclusion
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The facility failed to protect a resident's right to be free from verbal, mental, and physical abuse by a staff member. The incident involved a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who verbally abused the resident by making derogatory comments about the resident's deceased mother. The LPN was overheard by two Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) making these comments, and the resident confirmed the abuse during interviews. The resident also reported being physically poked by the LPN during the verbal abuse, which caused the resident to feel bad and humiliated. The resident, who had severe cognitive impairment, was moved to a secure/memory unit without prior notice or consent. The move was initiated by the Social Worker (SW) after being informed by the LPN about the resident's alleged wandering behavior. However, interviews with other residents and staff revealed that the resident did not exhibit wandering behavior and was instead socializing with friends. The resident expressed that the move was against their will and believed it was done because the LPN did not like them. The Director of Nursing (DON) and the Administrator confirmed that the incident was not reported immediately as required by the facility's abuse prevention policy. The Administrator acknowledged that the resident should have been communicated with before the move to understand their concerns and preferences. The failure to report the abuse promptly and the lack of communication regarding the room change contributed to the resident's distress and confusion.
Misappropriation of Resident Funds by Business Office Manager
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The facility failed to protect a resident from the misappropriation of funds by the Business Office Manager (BOM). The BOM used the resident's personal bank account information to pay her personal credit card bills, amounting to over $16,000. This was discovered when the BOM informed the facility administrator of her arrest for elder abuse. The resident, who had a moderately intact cognitive status, did not have a Capital One credit card and had not authorized these payments. The facility's policy on abuse, neglect, and misappropriation was not followed, as the BOM had access to the resident's checkbook and used it to make unauthorized payments. The administrator and other staff members, including the Regional Business Office Consultant and the President of Revenue Cycle, confirmed that the BOM had signed checks on behalf of the resident, which was against the facility's policy. Despite an earlier investigation and reprimand in September 2023, the BOM continued to misuse the resident's funds. Interviews with the administrator, the Regional Business Office Consultant, and a local detective revealed that the misappropriation occurred over several months. The detective confirmed that the BOM had used the resident's banking details to pay her credit card bills, leading to her arrest. The facility's failure to prevent this misappropriation resulted in significant financial harm to the resident, who had trusted the BOM with her financial matters.
Failure to Notify Resident of Room Change
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The facility failed to notify Resident Identifier (RI) #5 of a room change prior to the move, violating the resident's right to be informed and to refuse a room transfer. RI #5, who was admitted with a diagnosis of Unspecified Dementia, was moved from the North wing to a secure/memory unit on 04/29/2024. The move was initiated by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #12, who informed RI #5 that the secure/memory unit would be a better fit due to increased wandering. Despite RI #5's objections and expressed dissatisfaction, LPN #12 insisted that the move was mandatory, and no other staff communicated with RI #5 about the change beforehand. This led to RI #5 feeling displaced and missing their old room and friends on the North wing. Interviews with the Social Worker (SW) and the Administrator revealed that the decision to move RI #5 was based on a single documented episode of wandering. The SW confirmed that she did not discuss the move with RI #5 and only communicated with RI #5's daughter and admissions. The Administrator, who was on vacation at the time of the move, stated that it is standard practice to communicate with residents before such changes and to understand their reasons for any objections. The lack of communication and failure to honor RI #5's right to refuse the move resulted in confusion and dissatisfaction for the resident.
Failure to Report and Address Verbal Abuse
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The facility failed to ensure staff implemented the abuse policies and procedures when staff did not identify an allegation of abuse, protect residents from further potential abuse, and immediately report an allegation of verbal abuse involving a resident and an LPN. Two CNAs became aware of the incident but did not report it for three days. The incident involved the LPN making verbal threats and derogatory comments about the resident and the resident's deceased mother. The CNAs did not report the incident because they believed it was not serious or did not witness any physical action. The resident involved had severe cognitive impairment and was admitted with diagnoses including unspecified dementia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The incident was eventually reported to the Director of Nursing, who initiated an investigation and suspended the LPN. The Administrator confirmed that the abuse should have been reported immediately to protect the residents and start an investigation.
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| Shelby Ridge Nursing Home | 1 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
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