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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at The Blossoms At Star City Rehab & Nursing Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with cognitive intactness and multiple diagnoses, including COPD and bipolar disorder, experienced a breach of privacy and dignity during personal care. A CNA changed the resident's brief without pulling the privacy curtain, exposing the resident to their roommate. Interviews with staff confirmed the privacy curtain should have been used to maintain dignity, as per facility policy.
The facility failed to address the care needs of two residents, one with bipolar disorder and PTSD, and another with contractures due to multiple diagnoses. The care plans did not include necessary interventions for these conditions, despite the residents' severe cognitive impairments and dependency on staff. Observations confirmed the lack of appropriate devices and interventions, and the MDS Coordinator acknowledged the oversight.
The facility failed to prevent the storage of smoking paraphernalia in resident rooms and did not assess residents with vape devices for safe usage. A resident was found with a vape device and nicotine refill bottle in their room, contrary to the facility's smoking policy. Another resident with a history of nicotine dependence and substance abuse was observed with multiple vape devices in their room and possession, despite care plan requirements for supervision and safety measures.
The facility failed to properly disinfect a glucometer, as an LPN did not ensure it remained wet for the required time, risking cross-contamination. Additionally, clean linen carts were left uncovered, and hangers from resident rooms were mixed with clean clothes, leading to potential contamination. A resident's soiled items were improperly managed, with dirty briefs and linens placed on the floor and transported without containment, contrary to infection control practices.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment and a traumatic toe amputation did not receive proper wound care documentation as required by facility policy. Despite physician orders for daily dressing changes, the facility failed to document wound observations and measurements. Interviews revealed that the Wound Treatment Nurse did not document measurements because the toe was scheduled for amputation, contrary to the facility's wound management policy.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment and high fall risk suffered a major injury due to a fall. Despite a care plan requiring non-skid strips and a fall mat, these interventions were not in place. Staff interviews revealed a lack of awareness about these requirements, indicating a failure in communication and implementation of the care plan.
Failure to Ensure Privacy and Dignity During Personal Care
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The facility failed to ensure privacy and dignity for a resident, identified as Resident #28, during personal care activities. The resident, who was cognitively intact and had a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Asperger's syndrome, and bipolar disorder, required assistance with personal hygiene and toileting due to muscle weakness and an unsteady gait. During observations, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was seen changing the resident's brief while the resident was standing, exposing the resident's buttocks to their roommate. The privacy curtain between the beds was not pulled, allowing the roommate to witness the care being provided. Interviews with facility staff, including another CNA, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and the Director of Nursing (DON), confirmed that the privacy curtain should have been pulled during the brief change to maintain the resident's dignity and privacy. The facility's policy on resident rights, which guarantees a dignified existence and treatment with respect, was not adhered to in this instance, leading to the deficiency noted in the report.
Care Plan Deficiencies for Mental Health and Contractures
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The facility failed to accurately complete the care plan for two residents, leading to deficiencies in addressing their specific medical conditions. Resident #13, who has diagnoses of bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), was prescribed antipsychotic medications for these conditions. However, the care plan dated 12/16/2024 did not address these mental health issues, despite the resident's severely impaired cognitive status as indicated by a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 7. Resident #44, diagnosed with cerebral infarction, pneumonia, dysphagia, heart failure, and muscle weakness, was found to have contractures in both upper and lower extremities. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) indicated severe cognitive impairment and dependency on staff for daily activities. Despite these findings, the care plan did not mention or address the contractures, and no range of motion exercises, splints, or braces were provided. Observations over several days confirmed the absence of necessary devices to manage the contractures. The MDS Coordinator acknowledged that these conditions should have been included in the care plans.
Failure to Ensure Safe Storage and Use of Smoking Paraphernalia
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The facility failed to ensure that smoking paraphernalia was not stored in resident rooms and did not assess residents with vape devices for safe usage. This deficiency was observed in two residents. Resident #24 was found with a vape device and a refill bottle containing nicotine in their room, which was against the facility's smoking policy. The resident's care plan did not specify whether supervision was required or if the resident was safe to keep or use the vape device and refill bottle in their room. Additionally, the resident's nursing evaluation did not address the safety of using or storing vaping paraphernalia in the room. Resident #176, who had a history of nicotine dependence and psychoactive substance abuse, was observed with multiple vape devices in their room and in their possession. The resident's care plan indicated the need for supervision while smoking and the use of a smoker's apron for safety, but the resident was still found with vaping devices in their room. The facility's policy stated that smoking paraphernalia should be stored in a safe place and not in resident rooms, yet this was not adhered to, leading to the deficiency.
Infection Control Deficiencies in Glucometer Disinfection and Linen Management
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Summary
The facility failed to properly disinfect a glucometer, as observed when an LPN used a disinfectant wipe on the device but did not ensure it remained visibly wet for the required two minutes as per the disinfectant wipe's instructions. The LPN admitted that the glucometer likely did not stay wet for the necessary time, which could lead to cross-contamination. The facility's policy on infection prevention and control emphasizes the importance of adhering to proper disinfection techniques to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens. Additionally, the facility did not maintain proper infection control practices with clean linen carts. Observations revealed that a clean linen cart was left uncovered in the hallway, and hangers from resident rooms were placed on the rod with clean clothes, which could lead to cross-contamination. Staff members, including laundry personnel and LPNs, confirmed that clean clothes and linen should be covered while in hallways and that hangers from resident rooms should not be mixed with clean clothes. The facility also failed to manage soiled items properly in Resident #28's room. A CNA was observed placing dirty briefs, wipes, and wet linens on the floor instead of in a trash bag, and then transporting these items through the hallway without proper containment. Interviews with staff, including CNAs and the DON, confirmed that such items should be placed in a trash bag to prevent possible cross-contamination. Resident #28, who has a history of COPD, Asperger's syndrome, and bipolar disorder, was cognitively intact and required assistance with personal care and toileting due to muscle weakness and an unsteady gait.
Failure to Document Wound Care and Measurements
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The facility failed to ensure proper wound care and documentation for a resident with severe cognitive impairment and multiple medical conditions, including a traumatic amputation of a toe. The facility's policy required comprehensive wound assessments and documentation with each dressing change or at least weekly, but these were not consistently performed. The resident's electronic medical record showed the last documented wound observation was completed several months prior, and subsequent weekly body audits lacked necessary measurements and documentation. The resident was admitted with diagnoses including bipolar disorder, soft tissue disorder, and a complete traumatic amputation of a toe. Despite physician orders for daily wound dressing changes, the facility did not document wound observations or measurements as required. The resident's care plan included pain management and treatment per medical orders, but the facility did not adhere to its wound management policy, resulting in a lack of documented wound care and measurements. Interviews with the Director of Nursing and the Wound Treatment Nurse revealed that wound measurements were not documented because the toe was scheduled for amputation. The Wound Treatment Nurse acknowledged that wound care and measurements should have been documented on the wound observation sheet, but this was not done. The Director of Nursing confirmed that the responsibility for ensuring documentation and measurements lay with the Wound Treatment Nurse, highlighting a lapse in adherence to the facility's wound management policy.
Failure to Implement Fall Prevention Measures
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The facility failed to consistently implement interventions to prevent further harm or injury to a resident who had a previous fall with a major injury. Resident #3, who was admitted with diagnoses of dementia and muscle wasting and atrophy, had a severe cognitive impairment with a BIMS score of 3. The resident was identified as high risk for falls, with a Morse Fall Score of 75, and had a documented fall on 03/10/2024, resulting in a fractured right proximal femur. The care plan, revised on 04/22/2024, indicated the resident was to have non-skid strips and a fall mat beside the bed to mitigate fall risks. On 06/13/2024, observations revealed that Resident #3 was lying in bed without the prescribed non-skid strips or fall mat in place. Interviews with a CNA and an LPN confirmed their familiarity with the resident's care plan but showed a lack of awareness regarding the requirement for these safety interventions. The MDS Coordinator later provided documentation indicating the necessity of these items, highlighting a failure in communication and implementation of the care plan. The facility's policies on incident and accident management and fall prevention were not effectively followed, as evidenced by the absence of required safety measures for Resident #3.
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