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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Margate Health And Rehabilitation Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
An LPN administered the wrong dose of Levetiracetam to a resident with cerebral palsy, PVD, and seizures. During med pass, the LPN initially gave 1 tablet instead of the ordered 2 tablets twice daily, then reviewed the order after the surveyor questioned it and realized the dose was incorrect.
A resident receiving hemodialysis was not given ordered meds as directed, including a phosphate binder that was supposed to be administered with meals. The resident reported the binders were often missed with meals, and an LPN documented the binder as given before breakfast even though the resident said it had not been administered. The MAR also showed hydroxyzine and prednisolone given at times when the resident was supposed to be at dialysis, and the DON was informed of the MAR inconsistencies.
The facility failed to follow infection control protocols in three areas: laundry aides handled clean linens without PPE, an LPN cleaned a glucometer without gloves, and a Unit Manager did not adhere to Enhanced Barrier Precautions for a resident with a sacral wound. These deficiencies were acknowledged by facility staff and management.
A resident with Hemiplegia and Anemia was not provided necessary assistance during dining, despite requiring substantial help. Observations showed the resident was left unattended with meal trays, leading to unsuccessful eating attempts and food spillage. Staff interviews revealed misunderstandings about the resident's needs, with a CNA incorrectly stating the resident could eat alone, while the dietitian confirmed the need for assistance.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment experienced a delay in receiving emergency dental care due to communication issues and lack of follow-up by the facility. Despite repeated complaints of tooth pain and administration of pain medication, the resident was not seen by a dentist for over a month after a consult was ordered.
The facility failed to provide meals in accordance with Mechanical Soft Diet guidelines, affecting several residents. Observations revealed that vegetables were not adequately cooked or cut, making them difficult to eat. Interviews with staff confirmed the meals did not meet the required standards for residents with cognitive impairments.
Incorrect seizure medication dose administered
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Summary
The facility failed to provide the correct dosage of medication for Resident #49 during medication administration. Resident #49 was admitted with diagnoses including cerebral palsy, peripheral vascular disease, and seizures, and his quarterly MDS documented a BIMS score of 14, indicating intact cognition. During observation of medication administration, an LPN prepared and administered Primidone 50 mg, Metformin 500 mg, Baclofen 10 mg, Lidocaine patch, and Levetiracetam 750 mg, but only gave 1 tablet of Levetiracetam even though the order was for 750 mg, 2 tablets twice daily. After the surveyor asked the LPN to review the order again, she recognized the discrepancy and gave an additional tablet.
Dialysis Resident Did Not Receive Ordered Medications as Scheduled
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Summary
The facility failed to provide dialysis-related medications as ordered for a resident who required hemodialysis three times weekly. The resident was readmitted with diagnoses including dependence on renal dialysis, anemia, and type 2 diabetes, and had a BIMS score of 15 indicating cognitive intactness. Physician orders included Velphoro 500 mg to be given with meals as a phosphate binder, hydroxyzine 25 mg four times daily for anxiety, prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension every 6 hours for eye inflammation, and outpatient hemodialysis every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with pickup at 9:00 AM and chair time at 10:00 AM. The resident stated that the dialysis unit had notified the facility to ensure the phosphate binder was given with meals, but that the binders were often not given with her meals. During observation, the resident was seen with her breakfast tray and stated her binder had not yet been given, while the MAR documented the binder as given at 7:30 AM. The LPN later stated she had recently gone to administer two binder medications and the resident asked to wait until lunch, and she acknowledged the documentation was a mistake. The resident later stated the LPN gave her two binder medications at lunch to make up for the missed morning dose. Review of the MAR also showed hydroxyzine and prednisolone were administered at times when the resident was supposed to be at dialysis. The DON stated the medication schedule would be adjusted to accommodate the resident's dialysis days and times and was notified of the MAR inconsistencies.
Infection Control Deficiencies in PPE Usage and Protocol Adherence
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to adhere to proper infection prevention and control protocols in three distinct areas. Firstly, during a laundry room tour, it was observed that laundry aides were handling clean resident linens and gowns without wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as aprons. The aides were seen folding linens in their facility uniforms, which they wore from home to work, allowing the linens to come into contact with their clothing. This practice was acknowledged by the Maintenance/Housekeeping Director and the Administrator as not meeting the facility's standards. Secondly, during a glucometer observation for a resident with multiple diagnoses including diabetes and dementia, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) was observed cleaning the glucometer machine with bare hands instead of wearing gloves as required by the facility's policy. The LPN repeated this action multiple times during the observation, despite acknowledging that gloves should have been worn. This lapse in protocol was also recognized by the Registered Nurse Unit Manager and the Director of Nursing. Lastly, the facility did not follow Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for a resident with a sacral wound. A Unit Manager was observed interacting with the resident and handling linens without wearing gloves or performing hand hygiene, despite the presence of a CDC EBP sign on the resident's door. The Unit Manager also failed to encourage the resident to perform hand hygiene before eating. These actions were shared with the Administrator during an interview.
Failure to Assist Resident During Dining
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide necessary assistance during dining for a resident who required substantial/maximal assistance. The resident, diagnosed with Hemiplegia and Anemia, was observed multiple times attempting to eat meals without staff assistance, despite being assessed as needing significant help during dining. Observations revealed the resident was left unattended with meal trays, resulting in unsuccessful attempts to eat and food spillage. The resident's care plan indicated the need for meal intake observation and reporting of lack of intake, which was not adhered to. Interviews with facility staff revealed discrepancies in understanding the resident's needs. The MDS assessment coordinator clarified that substantial/maximal assistance meant staff should perform more than 50% of the feeding work, requiring handover hand assistance throughout mealtime. However, a CNA incorrectly stated that the resident could eat alone and did not need assistance. The facility's dietitian confirmed the resident's need for meal assistance and highlighted the importance of consuming fortified meals, as the resident was also on a tube feeding regimen to supplement nutritional intake.
Failure to Provide Emergency Dental Care
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide emergency dental services for a resident with severe cognitive impairment, who was admitted with diagnoses including aphasia following cerebral infarction and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The resident, who had a BIMS score of 1, indicated pain on the left side of her face during an interview with a surveyor. Despite this, there was no documentation of pain relief or nursing notes regarding tooth pain on the day the pain was first reported. The resident had a history of tooth pain, as evidenced by the administration of acetaminophen for toothache on multiple occasions, yet there was a significant delay in dental consultation. A dental consult was ordered on a specific date, but the dentist did not see the resident until over a month later. The dentist was unaware of the resident's tooth pain, which contributed to the delay in care. Communication issues were noted, including a change in social workers and a lack of follow-up by the facility when the resident continued to complain of tooth pain. Interviews with staff revealed a lack of awareness and documentation regarding the resident's dental issues, indicating a breakdown in the facility's process for addressing dental emergencies.
Failure to Provide Appropriate Mechanical Soft Diets
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide food in a form that meets the needs of residents on Mechanical Soft Diets, as observed during dining for six residents. The facility's diet guidelines specify that vegetables should be well-cooked and diced, and starches like pasta should be diced soft. However, during observations, it was noted that the vegetables served were over 2 inches in length, partially cooked, and difficult to cut with a fork, which is not in compliance with the guidelines for a Mechanical Soft Diet. Resident #127, who has moderate cognitive impairment, was observed struggling with the meal provided, which included pasta and California vegetables that were not adequately prepared for a Mechanical Soft Diet. Similarly, Resident #22, with severe cognitive impairment, expressed difficulty in eating the vegetables due to their size and texture, stating they made her sick. Other residents, including Resident #101, Resident #47, Resident #104, and Resident #24, were also served meals that did not meet the dietary requirements, with vegetables and pasta that were not appropriately prepared. Interviews with the facility's Speech Therapist and Dietitian confirmed that the vegetables should be soft enough to be easily cut with a fork, which was not the case during the observations. The deficiency was consistent across multiple residents, indicating a systemic issue in the preparation of meals for those on Mechanical Soft Diets, leading to non-compliance with the dietary needs of the residents.
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