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Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at The Center At Tucson during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A facility failed to implement a care plan for a resident's gluten-free diet preference, risking malnutrition. Despite the resident's documented preference and cognitive awareness, the diet order remained regular. Staff interviews revealed a breakdown in communication between dietary assessments and the diet roster, contrary to facility policy.
A resident's preference for a gluten-free diet was not honored due to a lack of communication between nursing staff and kitchen staff. Despite a nutrition assessment indicating the need for a gluten-free diet, the resident's diet order remained regular, leading to a deficiency in accommodating dietary needs.
The facility did not notify the State Agency of a change in the administrator, as required. The current administrator, hired in February, was not listed in the SA licensing database, although the NCIA board was informed. The administrator could not confirm if the SA was notified, risking compliance.
Failure to Implement Resident's Gluten-Free Diet Preference
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Summary
The facility failed to implement a care plan related to food preferences for a resident, which could place the resident at risk for malnutrition. The resident, who was admitted with a fractured right femur, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and a cognitive communication deficit, had a documented preference for a gluten-free diet. Despite this preference being noted in the nutrition assessment, the resident's diet order was for a regular diet, and there was no evidence that the gluten-free preference was implemented. Interviews with the resident and staff revealed that the resident was aware of their gluten-free preference and expected the facility to provide gluten-free food. The facility's process for communicating dietary preferences involved the dietician evaluating preferences and allergies, which were then supposed to be communicated to the dietary staff and updated in the clinical record. However, in this case, the resident's gluten-free preference was not reflected in the diet roster, and the registered nurse confirmed that the diet order was for a regular diet. The facility's policy stated that diets should be offered as ordered by the physician or as recommended by the dietician, but this was not followed for the resident in question.
Failure to Honor Resident's Gluten-Free Diet Preference
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to honor a resident's preference for a gluten-free diet, which was identified during a clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and facility policy review. The resident, who was admitted with a fractured right femur, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and a cognitive communication deficit, was found to have a regular diet order without any indication of a gluten-free requirement. Despite a nutrition assessment indicating the resident followed a gluten-free diet, there was no corresponding physician order to reflect this dietary preference. Interviews with the resident and staff revealed that the resident expressed a preference for gluten-free food, but the kitchen staff was not informed due to a lack of communication from the nursing staff or the Registered Dietitian (RD). The facility's policy stated that diet orders should be offered as ordered by the physician, and any necessary adjustments should be made by the RD. However, the resident's diet order remained unchanged, leading to the deficiency in accommodating the resident's dietary needs.
Failure to Notify State Agency of Administrator Change
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide written notification to the State Agency (SA) regarding a change in the administrator at the time of the change. The review of facility documentation, the SA Licensing database, and staff interviews revealed that the current administrator, who was hired on February 25, 2024, was not listed as the administrator on record in the SA licensing database. Although the State nursing care institution administrator (NCIA) board received the administrator's notice of appointment, there was no confirmation that the SA was notified. The administrator acknowledged the expectation that notification should occur within 30 days of the change, but could not confirm if this was done, potentially placing her license and the facility's compliance at risk.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Maria Post Acute And Rehabilitation | 0.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 5 | 0 |
| Foothills Rehabilitation Center | 0.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 26 | 0 |
| Handmaker Home For The Aging | 0.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 12 | 1 |
| Santa Rosa Care Center | 1.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 20 | 0 |
| Haven Of Tucson | 1.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 7 | 0 |
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