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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Bay Village Of Sarasota during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in food storage, preparation, and ice machine maintenance. Observations included uncovered and undated food in coolers, improper use of the three-compartment sink, staff not wearing hair restraints, and unclean ice machines. The CDM and DOD confirmed these deficiencies, and there was no documentation of regular audits or maintenance.
A resident with a history of cognitive deficits eloped from the facility despite being equipped with a Wanderguard device. The resident was able to cut off the easily breakable plastic bracelet and exit the building without the system alarming. Staff were unaware of the elopement risk and the procedures to follow, highlighting inadequate supervision and communication protocols.
The facility failed to serve palatable and appropriately tempered food for four residents, as observed and reported by both residents and staff. Complaints included cold and undercooked food, missing items, and meals not matching residents' dietary preferences. The Certified Dietary Manager confirmed receiving food concerns but had limited awareness of some issues.
A facility failed to maintain a urinary catheter in a safe and sanitary manner for a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter. The catheter drainage bag was found in contact with the floor, which was confirmed by the ADON during a walking tour. The resident had multiple diagnoses and was receiving hospice services.
The facility failed to maintain a medication error rate below 5%, resulting in a 7.69% error rate. An LPN administered a chewable 81 mg aspirin instead of a delayed-release aspirin, and another LPN administered 1 tablet of vitamin D 25 mcg instead of the prescribed 6 tablets of vitamin D3 25 mcg. Both errors were confirmed by the LPNs.
A resident with missing teeth was left on a soft diet due to the facility's failure to assist in arranging dental services, despite the facility's policy requiring such assistance. The resident's daughter was unable to find a dentist and could not afford the cost of dental care.
Sanitation and Food Safety Deficiencies
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to prepare and store food in a sanitary manner by not covering and dating food in two walk-in coolers and one refrigerator. During an initial tour of the kitchen, surveyors observed a box of muffins without a date and another box containing empty plastic cups sitting on top of the muffins. In walk-in cooler #1, there were uncovered and undated trays of uncooked broccoli and calzones. In walk-in cooler #2, there were uncovered trays of small pie shells and unknown food items, as well as trays of uncooked chicken stacked improperly. These observations were confirmed by the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and the Director of Dining (DOD), and photographic evidence was obtained. The facility also failed to ensure staff used the three-compartment sink appropriately, including the use of the proper sanitizing agent. During a second tour of the kitchen, surveyors found that pots and pans were not fully submerged in the rinsing solution, and the sanitizing agent in the third compartment sink was not at the required 200 parts per million (PPM). The CDM confirmed the absence of the sanitizing agent and the use of expired test strips. Additionally, the CDM did not maintain records of audits or logs to indicate when the sanitizing sink was last tested. The DOD later confirmed that the sanitizing dispensing line had been clogged and was not dispensing the sanitizer, and there was no documentation to verify when the issue began. Furthermore, the facility failed to ensure staff wore hair restraints during food preparation. Chef N was observed preparing food without covering his mustache and beard, and three other male staff members with facial hair were also not wearing facial covers. Additionally, the facility did not service and maintain ice machines in the main dining room and three nourishment rooms. Observations revealed layers of dust, grime, and unknown substances on the ice machines, and there was no documentation to indicate when the machines were last serviced. The Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the lack of service logs and stated that dietary staff were responsible for cleaning the ice machines.
Failure to Prevent Resident Elopement
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Summary
The facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent the elopement of a resident assessed as an elopement risk. Resident #162, a [AGE] year-old female with a history of cognitive communication deficit, abnormal gait, lack of coordination, and hypertensive heart disease, was last seen in her room by staff on the morning of 12/24/23. Despite being equipped with a Wanderguard device, the resident was able to exit the facility through the front guarded gate without the system alarming. The resident was found approximately 0.4 miles away at a shopping mall and was returned to the facility by her daughter after being located by the police. The facility's investigation revealed that the resident had cut off the Wanderguard device, which was attached with a plastic bracelet that could be easily broken with minimal force. Additionally, the facility's elopement policy and communication protocols were found to be inadequate, as staff members, including security guards and receptionists, were not aware of the residents at risk for elopement or the procedures to follow in the event of an elopement. The facility had not implemented an elopement book at the guard shack, and staff were not familiar with the code (Silver Alert) to be used in such situations. The Director of Nursing acknowledged the deficiencies and indicated that stronger bracelets would be used in the future, but the appropriate measures had not been in place at the time of the incident.
Failure to Serve Palatable and Appropriately Tempered Food
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to serve food that was palatable and at the appropriate temperature for four residents, as observed and reported by both residents and staff. Resident #26 reported receiving a warm sandwich but a pot roast stew that needed heating, and her meal ticket listed a tossed salad that was missing. She also mentioned that the grilled cheese was cold, the bread was not grilled, and the cheese was not melted. Resident #259 stated that the food quality was inconsistent, and his dietary preferences were not followed despite multiple attempts to correct them. He also received a grilled cheese sandwich that was not cooked and an unappetizing combination of side dishes. Additionally, he received the wrong tray, which was later corrected by staff. Resident #261 complained about the fish served for lunch, which had a bad odor, and mentioned that her breakfast was incorrect, requiring staff intervention to get it right. Resident #23 expressed her dislike for fish, which was repeatedly served to her despite being listed on her meal ticket as a dislike. She also reported receiving cold and hard sandwiches and spaghetti without sauce. The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) confirmed that food concerns were brought to her by staff or residents, and she had only received one meal complaint from the Resident Council dated 2/2/24. The CDM also mentioned that residents who did not fill out a breakfast likes and dislikes paper received scrambled eggs and pancakes every day, and those who did fill out the paper received the same items daily if they only circled two items. The Resident Council meeting minutes from January 2023 through December 2023 revealed ongoing food concerns, including a lack of variety, food not being served at the correct temperature, and meals not matching residents' selections. Specific complaints included cold food, undercooked food, melted ice cream, tough meat, and insufficient sauce on dishes. Residents also expressed dissatisfaction with the breakfast menu and the consistency of receiving their selected items. The CDM acknowledged these concerns but indicated that she had not been asked to attend Resident Council meetings and had only recently learned about some of the residents' dislikes, such as Resident #23's aversion to fish.
Failure to Maintain Urinary Catheter in a Safe and Sanitary Manner
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain a urinary catheter in a safe and sanitary manner for a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter. The resident, who had diagnoses including schizophrenia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and hypertensive heart disease, was receiving hospice services and had a physician order for the catheter to promote wound healing of a pressure wound on the coccyx. During an observation, the catheter drainage bag was found attached to the bed frame with the bed in the lowest position, causing the drainage bag and tubing to be in contact with the floor. This was confirmed by the Assistant Director of Nursing during a walking tour, who attempted to readjust the drainage bag and tubing and placed a towel under the catheter drainage bag to prevent contact with the floor.
Medication Error Rate Exceeds 5%
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure its medication error rate remained below 5%, resulting in a 7.69% error rate. On 4/18/24 at 8:34 a.m., an LPN administered a chewable 81 mg aspirin to a resident, contrary to the physician's order for an 81 mg delayed-release aspirin. Additionally, on 4/18/24 at 8:20 a.m., another LPN administered 1 tablet of vitamin D 25 mcg to a resident, instead of the prescribed 6 tablets of vitamin D3 25 mcg. Both LPNs confirmed their errors during interviews conducted on the same day.
Failure to Provide Dental Services
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a resident received appropriate dental care for broken teeth. Resident #19, who had been admitted to the facility on 11/16/17 and readmitted on 11/5/20, lost several teeth, which led to a change in her diet to mechanical soft food. Despite the resident's daughter being informed of the need for dental services and the facility's policy stating that social services would assist in arranging dental appointments and transportation, there was no documentation that the facility had provided such assistance. The resident's daughter was unable to find a traveling dentist and could not afford the cost of dental services, leaving the resident on a soft diet due to her missing teeth. The facility's Dental Services policy, which was undated, stated that routine and emergency dental services should be available to meet residents' oral health needs. However, the Social Service Director (SSD) confirmed that there was no documentation of the facility assisting the resident or her daughter in finding dental services. The SSD also received an email from the resident's daughter stating her inability to find a dentist and the high cost of dental care, asking for any alternatives. The SSD acknowledged the lack of documentation and assistance provided to the resident and her daughter, as required by the facility's policy.
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