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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Life Care Center Of Punta Gorda during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with a left above-the-knee amputation and left hemiplegia was manually transferred by CNAs without using the required mechanical lift, resulting in a fracture. The incident was not reported to a nurse immediately, delaying assessment and treatment. The facility's investigation noted inconsistencies in the resident's account but acknowledged the failure to follow proper procedures.
The facility's activities program was directed by an interim Activity Director who lacked the necessary qualifications, such as a degree or certificate as an activities professional, or relevant experience. Despite being responsible for key tasks, the interim director had not completed a course for certification. This failure to comply with federal regulations and facility policy had the potential to affect all residents.
The facility failed to follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and disinfecting glucometers for two residents. LPNs used alcohol prep pads, which were not approved by the facility's policy, to clean the devices. The policy required specific disinfectant wipes with EPA numbers to prevent infection spread. Staff interviews confirmed the use of alcohol wipes, contrary to the policy, risking indirect transmission of infectious agents.
A resident with lower extremities swelling was not provided care according to physician's orders, as compression stockings were not applied as prescribed. Instead, Ace bandages were used without authorization, and the Treatment Administration Record inaccurately documented the application of stockings. The resident reported discomfort with the stockings, and staff admitted to not following the facility's process, including leaving bandages on overnight.
A facility failed to provide individualized continence care for a resident who was initially continent but later experienced incontinence. The care plan lacked specific interventions to restore urinary continence, and staff did not implement a scheduled voiding program. The resident expressed frustration over delayed assistance, leading to incontinence episodes. Interviews revealed that staff were not instructed to check on the resident more frequently than every two hours, contributing to the deficiency.
Failure to Use Mechanical Lift Results in Resident Injury
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure staff followed policies and procedures and the established plan of care for Resident #31, who required a mechanical lift for transfers due to a left above-the-knee amputation and left hemiplegia. On the night of 7/5/24, CNA Staff N attempted to reposition Resident #31 in his wheelchair, during which he began to slide forward. Instead of using the mechanical lift as specified in the care plan, Staff N lowered the resident to the floor and, with the assistance of CNA Staff J, manually lifted him into bed. This action was contrary to the facility's policy, which required the use of a mechanical lift for such transfers. The incident was not reported to a nurse immediately, as required by the facility's policy. The following day, Resident #31 complained of pain in his left arm, which was later diagnosed as a fracture. The resident reported that the injury occurred during the manual transfer when the CNAs did not use the mechanical lift. Despite the resident's consistent account of the incident, the facility's investigation noted inconsistencies in the resident's reports and could not definitively link the fracture to the transfer. Interviews with staff and the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed that the CNAs did not follow the proper procedure for notifying a nurse when a resident is lowered to the floor. The DON acknowledged that the main error was the failure to notify the nurse immediately, which prevented a timely assessment of the resident's condition. The facility's policy required a nurse to evaluate any resident who has fallen or been lowered to the floor to assess for injuries and determine the appropriate method of transfer.
Unqualified Activity Director Leads to Deficiency
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the activities program was directed by a qualified professional, as required by federal regulations. The interim Activity Director, who assumed the role on June 1, 2024, did not possess the necessary qualifications, such as a degree or certificate as an activities professional, two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, or qualifications as an occupational therapist or occupational therapist assistant. Despite being responsible for completing activity assessments, creating and posting the activity calendar, and arranging outside entertainment, the interim Activity Director had not completed a course to receive a national certificate to become an activity professional. The facility's Therapeutic Activities Program policy, revised in April 2022, mandates that the activities program be directed by a qualified activities director. This director is responsible for the development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the activities program, including the completion of the activity's component of the comprehensive assessment. The Executive Director confirmed that the interim Activity Director did not meet the required qualifications, as outlined in the facility's policy and federal regulations, which had the potential to affect all current residents residing in the facility.
Improper Disinfection of Glucometers
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Summary
The facility failed to adhere to the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and disinfecting the Blood Glucose Monitoring System (glucometer) for two residents with physician orders for blood glucose monitoring. Observations revealed that Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) used alcohol prep pads to clean the glucometers, which were not listed as approved disinfectants according to the facility's policy. The policy specified that only certain disinfectant brands with EPA registration numbers should be used, and alcohol prep wipes were not among them. This improper disinfection practice was observed during the blood glucose monitoring of two residents, where the glucometers were wiped with alcohol prep pads before and after use, contrary to the manufacturer's instructions. Interviews with staff, including LPNs and the Director of Nursing (DON), confirmed the use of alcohol wipes for cleaning the glucometers, which was inconsistent with the facility's policy. The DON provided the facility's policy, which emphasized the need to use specific disinfectant wipes with EPA numbers for cleaning the glucometers to prevent the spread of infections, particularly blood-borne pathogens. The failure to follow these instructions could lead to indirect contact transmission of infectious agents through contaminated glucometers, posing a risk to residents' health.
Failure to Follow Physician's Orders for Compression Stockings
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The facility failed to provide care and services in accordance with professional standards by not following the physician's order for a resident with lower extremities swelling. The resident, who had intact cognition, was ordered to wear knee-high compression stockings to manage edema. However, the resident was observed multiple times without the prescribed stockings and instead had Ace bandages applied, which were not authorized by a physician's order. The resident expressed discomfort with the stockings and reported that staff were too busy to apply the Ace bandages on one occasion. The Treatment Administration Record inaccurately documented that the compression stockings were applied, which was confirmed to be false by an LPN. The LPN admitted to using Ace bandages instead of the prescribed stockings due to the resident's complaints of discomfort. The LPN also acknowledged not applying the bandages in the morning as ordered and leaving them on overnight, which was not in accordance with the physician's instructions. The Unit Care Coordinator and the Director of Nursing confirmed that the facility's process was not followed, and the necessary changes to the physician's order were not documented.
Failure to Provide Individualized Continence Care
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Summary
The facility failed to assess, evaluate, and plan individualized care for a resident, identified as Resident #114, to restore normal bladder function. Upon admission, the resident was continent of urine, but later assessments noted occasional incontinence. Despite this change, the care plan did not include specific interventions to address or restore urinary continence. The resident's care plan and Kardex lacked individualized strategies, such as a voiding schedule, to manage the incontinence effectively. Interviews with staff revealed that the resident was not placed on a scheduled voiding program, which could have potentially reduced episodes of incontinence. The resident expressed frustration over delayed assistance when needing to use the bedpan, often resulting in incontinence due to the delay. Staff interviews confirmed that the resident was checked every two hours, but no additional measures were taken to address the resident's specific needs, such as more frequent checks or a toileting schedule. The MDS Coordinator and the Director of Nursing acknowledged the oversight in not evaluating the resident for a toileting program sooner. The resident's incontinence was attributed to impaired mobility and decreased functional range of motion, yet no proactive measures were implemented to address these issues. The lack of a timely and individualized approach to the resident's continence care led to the deficiency identified in the report.
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