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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Craighead Nursing Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Staff failed to follow manufacturer guidelines during a mechanical lift transfer for a resident with multiple medical conditions, resulting in the lift's wheels being locked while lowering the resident. Interviews and competency reviews revealed inconsistent staff understanding of proper procedures, despite training and care plans specifying that wheels should remain unlocked during lowering.
Two residents with severe cognitive impairment and total dependence for transfers were moved using a mechanical lift by a single CNA, despite care plans, facility policy, and manufacturer guidelines requiring two staff for such transfers. Multiple staff were available at the time, and the CNA had previously completed required training and competency evaluations specifying the two-person protocol. The deficiency was identified through staff interviews, documentation, and direct observation.
The facility failed to ensure proper hand hygiene and food handling practices among dietary staff, leading to potential cross-contamination and foodborne illnesses. Observations showed dietary aides handling food and clean equipment without washing hands after touching contaminated surfaces. Additionally, leftover food items were not used appropriately, and facial hair was not secured with a hairnet during food preparation. A CNA also failed to sanitize hands after touching a resident's hand before handling another resident's food.
A resident with COPD and other respiratory conditions did not receive oxygen at the physician-ordered rate. Observations revealed the oxygen concentrator was set incorrectly on two occasions, once at 1.5 liters per minute and another time at four liters per minute, instead of the prescribed two liters per minute. An LPN and the DON confirmed the incorrect settings during interviews and observations.
The facility failed to provide pureed food items with a smooth, lump-free consistency for residents on pureed diets. Observations revealed that pureed English peas, cake, pizza casserole, and bread sticks were not properly blended, resulting in thin or lumpy textures. This issue was noted during three meals and had the potential to affect four residents.
A resident with dementia and moderate cognitive impairment did not have an elopement monitoring device as required by their care plan. Despite an incident note indicating the need for the device, the care plan was not updated, and the device was absent during a surveyor's observation. CNAs and the DON confirmed the oversight, highlighting a lapse in care plan revision and communication.
A facility failed to implement fall prevention measures for a resident with multiple medical conditions, as anti-rollbacks were not installed on the resident's wheelchair despite being part of the care plan. Additionally, the sharps container in a shower room was overfilled and accessible due to a door that did not close completely, posing a safety risk. Observations and interviews confirmed these deficiencies.
Failure to Follow Manufacturer Guidelines During Mechanical Lift Transfer
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The facility failed to ensure safe practices were followed according to the manufacturer's guidelines during the transfer of a resident using a mechanical lift. Specifically, two CNAs were observed assisting a resident with a mechanical lift transfer and locked the lift's back wheels while lowering the resident into a wheelchair. Multiple staff members, including CNAs and nursing leadership, provided conflicting information during interviews regarding whether the lift wheels should be locked or unlocked during the lowering process. However, review of manufacturer guidelines and staff competency evaluations confirmed that the wheels should remain unlocked when lowering a resident to prevent the lift from tipping. The resident involved had multiple diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, rheumatoid arthritis, polyneuropathy, and muscle spasms, and was totally dependent on two staff members and a mechanical lift for all transfers. The care plan and staff training materials indicated the correct procedure, but staff practice did not align with these guidelines during the observed transfer. The facility did not have a specific policy for mechanical lift transfers and relied on manufacturer instructions, which were not consistently followed by staff.
Failure to Follow Two-Person Mechanical Lift Protocols During Resident Transfers
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Two residents with severe cognitive impairment and total dependence for activities of daily living, including transfers, were not transferred according to their care plans and facility policy. Both residents required the use of a mechanical lift with assistance from two staff members for all transfers, as documented in their care plans, assignment sheets, and reinforced by care stickers on their doorways. Despite these requirements, a certified nursing assistant (CNA) was observed and reported to have performed mechanical lift transfers alone for both residents on the same day. Multiple staff interviews and documentation confirmed that the CNA did not request or receive assistance from other available staff members, even though at least three to four CNAs and a nurse were present on the hall. The CNA had previously signed off on training and competency evaluations that emphasized the necessity of two-person assistance for mechanical lift transfers. The CNA was observed by both the assistant director of nursing (ADON) and an LPN performing transfers alone, and the CNA admitted to being alone during at least one of the transfers. Manufacturer guidelines for the mechanical lift, facility policy, and staff training all required two staff members for safe operation of the lift, particularly for residents who are non-ambulatory and fully dependent. The failure to follow these protocols resulted in the residents being transferred by a single staff member, contrary to their care plans and established safety procedures. No injuries were reported as a result of these incidents, but the deficiency was identified through staff interviews, documentation review, and direct observation.
Deficiencies in Hand Hygiene and Food Handling Practices
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The facility failed to ensure proper hand hygiene and food handling practices among dietary staff, which could lead to cross-contamination and foodborne illnesses. Observations revealed that dietary aides repeatedly handled food and clean equipment without washing their hands after touching potentially contaminated surfaces. For instance, Dietary Aide #2 contaminated gloves by touching a box of gloves and then handled bread and chicken salad without washing hands. Similarly, Dietary Aide #3 handled sugar cookies without washing hands after touching a box, and Dietary Aide #4 handled clean bowls and diced pears without proper hand hygiene. Additionally, the facility did not utilize leftover food items appropriately, which could compromise food quality and safety. The dietary staff also failed to secure facial hair with a hairnet while preparing food, further increasing the risk of contamination. These practices were observed in the kitchen that served meals to 87 residents, as per the list provided by the Dietary Manager. The facility's handwashing policy clearly outlined the need for handwashing after handling dirty items, yet staff did not adhere to these guidelines. The report also highlighted an incident involving a CNA who failed to sanitize hands after touching a resident's hand before handling another resident's food. This lapse in hygiene practice was acknowledged by the CNA, who admitted forgetting to sanitize. These deficiencies in hand hygiene and food handling practices were observed during a survey, indicating a systemic issue in maintaining sanitary conditions in the facility's food service operations.
Failure to Administer Oxygen at Prescribed Rate
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The facility failed to administer oxygen at the physician-ordered rate for a resident diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary embolism, and lobar pneumonia. The resident's care plan and physician orders specified oxygen administration at two liters per minute via nasal cannula as needed for shortness of breath or decreased oxygen saturation. However, during observations, the oxygen concentrator was found to be set incorrectly at 1.5 liters per minute on one occasion and at four liters per minute on another occasion. The deficiency was identified through observations, interviews, and record reviews. During an interview, an LPN confirmed the physician's order for two liters per minute but was found to have the concentrator set at four liters per minute. The Director of Nursing also confirmed the incorrect setting during a concurrent observation. These discrepancies indicate a failure to adhere to the prescribed oxygen administration rate, as outlined in the resident's care plan and physician orders.
Inadequate Pureed Food Consistency
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The facility failed to ensure that pureed food items were blended to a smooth, lump-free consistency for residents requiring pureed diets. During observations, it was noted that pureed English peas and pureed cake served to residents were thin and not properly formed. Additionally, a dietary staff member used a blender to puree pizza casserole, which resulted in a thick, lumpy mixture with visible pieces of pasta. Similarly, pureed bread sticks were prepared with a thick and lumpy consistency. These deficiencies were observed during three meals and had the potential to affect four residents on pureed diets, as documented by the Dietary Manager.
Failure to Update Care Plan for Elopement Monitoring Device
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The facility failed to ensure that care plan interventions were updated to include an elopement monitoring device for a resident diagnosed with unspecified dementia and moderately cognitively impaired, as indicated by a BIMS score of 12. Despite an Incident and Accident (I&A) note dated February 14, 2024, which stated that an elopement monitoring device was applied to the resident's right ankle due to wandering and increased confusion, the care plan updated on February 13, 2024, did not reflect this intervention. The care plan only noted the resident's risk for falls related to confusion, deconditioning, and gait balance problems, without any new interventions added. On July 10, 2024, during an observation, the resident was found without the elopement monitoring device on either ankle. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) confirmed the absence of the device and later verified that the resident was supposed to have one. The Director of Nursing (DON) and a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) also confirmed the absence of the device upon further inspection. The DON stated that she initiates care plans following incidents and accidents, and revisions are made by the interdisciplinary team. However, the failure to update the care plan and ensure the presence of the elopement monitoring device was evident during the surveyor's visit.
Failure to Implement Fall Prevention and Manage Sharps Disposal
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The facility failed to implement necessary interventions to prevent falls for a resident with multiple medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, and osteoporosis. The resident was identified as having a risk for falls due to confusion, deconditioning, and gait balance problems. Despite the care plan indicating that anti-rollbacks should be placed on the resident's wheelchair, observations revealed that these were not present. Interviews with CNAs and the Director of Nursing confirmed that the anti-rollbacks had never been seen on the wheelchair, and a maintenance request for their installation was only logged after the surveyor's observation. Additionally, the facility did not maintain the sharps container in the shower room properly, leading to it being overfilled and accessible to residents. Observations showed that the sharps container was overflowing, with items placed on top of it, and the shower room door was not closing completely, allowing potential access by alert and ambulatory residents. Interviews with the Maintenance Supervisor and the Administrator confirmed that no requests had been made to change the sharps container, and the door's inability to close fully was acknowledged as a risk. These deficiencies highlight a lack of adherence to the facility's policy on maintaining a safe environment free from accident hazards. The failure to implement fall prevention measures and properly manage sharps disposal posed potential risks to resident safety, as confirmed by the observations and interviews conducted during the survey.
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