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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Palmetto Care Center And Rehab during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Failure to Protect Resident Confidentiality During Medication Administration: An RN left a computer screen open on a medication cart during med pass, leaving resident information visible, and another RN administered meds to a resident in the hallway instead of in the resident's room. Staff acknowledged that HIPAA requires protecting patient information, locking screens and carts, and maintaining privacy during care.
The facility failed to secure residents' EHR when a medication cart's computer screen was left unlocked and unattended, exposing EMAR information. A nurse admitted to leaving the screen unlocked while rushing to assist a resident. The DON was informed of the HIPAA concerns.
A resident with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease was observed using a Spirometer without a physician's order in a LTC facility. The resident reported occasional use of the device, but the LPN was unaware of any orders, and the DON confirmed the absence of orders in the EMAR. The facility's policy requires Spirometer use to be ordered by a healthcare provider, which was not followed.
The facility failed to provide privacy during medication administration for two residents. An RN administered medications without closing the door or privacy curtains, compromising resident privacy. The RN admitted to being nervous and forgetting to ensure privacy. The facility's medication administration policy emphasizes safe and timely administration but lacks specific guidance on privacy.
A facility failed to follow infection control procedures for a resident's Spirometer, which was repeatedly observed without a protective covering. The resident, diagnosed with COPD, occasionally used the Spirometer, which should have been stored in a dated zippered bag when not in use. Interviews with staff confirmed the requirement for proper storage, as outlined in the facility's infection prevention policy.
Failure to Protect Resident Confidentiality During Medication Administration
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The facility failed to keep residents' information confidential on the South Wing when Staff D, RN left a computer screen open on South Wing Cart 2 during medication administration, leaving resident information visible. The observation was made while Staff D was on the medication cart, and the screen was documented with photo evidence. During interview, Staff D stated that HIPAA involves protecting patient information and maintaining privacy, including locking the computer screen and medication cart before walking away so unauthorized access to patient information does not occur. The facility also failed to provide privacy during medication administration when Staff I, RN was observed administering medications to a resident in the South hallway rather than inside the resident's room. Staff I stated that the protocol is to administer medications inside residents' rooms, but did not do so because the resident was going to an appointment and asked for pain medication. The DON stated that nurses should maintain HIPAA compliance by keeping medical records covered, not discussing them in public or common areas, and ensuring computers and medication carts are locked when not physically present. The facility policy titled Confidentiality of Information and Personal Privacy states that the facility will protect and safeguard resident confidentiality and personal privacy.
Failure to Secure EHR on Medication Cart
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The facility failed to safeguard and ensure the privacy of residents' confidential Electronic Health Records (EHR). During an observational tour, it was noted that the computer screen on an unattended medication cart, located at the South station, was left unlocked with residents' Electronic Medication Administration Records (EMAR) visible. This incident occurred with one out of four medication carts in the facility, which housed 88 residents at the time. A Registered Nurse admitted to leaving the EMAR screen unlocked due to being in a rush to assist a resident, which led to the exposure of sensitive information. The Director of Nursing was informed of the privacy and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) concerns identified during the survey.
Failure to Obtain Physician's Order for Spirometer Use
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The facility failed to obtain a physician's order for the use of a Spirometer for a resident, identified as Resident #183. The resident, who has a diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, was observed with a Spirometer in her room on multiple occasions. Despite the presence of the Spirometer, there were no documented orders for its use in the resident's medical records or the Physician's Order Sheet for February 2025. The resident reported using the Spirometer occasionally, but the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assigned to her care was unaware of any orders for its use and mentioned that sometimes residents might need it after returning from the hospital. The Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that there were no orders for the Spirometer in the Electronic Medication Administration Records (EMAR) and that the resident's physician stated the Spirometer was not necessary. The facility's policy on the use of an incentive Spirometer requires that it be used as ordered by a healthcare provider, which was not adhered to in this case. This oversight indicates a failure to ensure the safe and appropriate use of respiratory care equipment for the resident.
Failure to Ensure Privacy During Medication Administration
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The facility failed to ensure privacy during medication administration for two residents, as observed during a survey. On the morning of February 25th, a Registered Nurse (RN), identified as Staff C, administered medications to two residents without closing the door or privacy curtains, thereby compromising their privacy. During an interview conducted at the same time, Staff C admitted to being nervous and forgetting to provide the necessary privacy. The Director of Nursing was informed of these privacy concerns the following day. The facility's policy on administering medications, revised in April 2019, emphasizes that medications should be administered safely and as prescribed, but does not specifically address privacy during administration.
Infection Control Deficiency: Improper Storage of Spirometer
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The facility failed to adhere to infection prevention and control procedures for a resident, as evidenced by the improper storage of a Spirometer. On multiple occasions, the Spirometer was observed without a protective covering on the resident's bedside table. The resident, who occasionally used the Spirometer, was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and had been admitted to the facility prior to the observations. The lack of protective covering for the Spirometer was noted during observations on consecutive days. Interviews with facility staff, including an LPN and the Director of Nursing, confirmed that the Spirometer should have been stored in a dated zippered bag when not in use to prevent infection. The facility's policy on infection prevention and control, revised in December 2023, mandates that all personnel are trained on these procedures to maintain a safe and sanitary environment. Despite this policy, the Spirometer was not stored according to the infection control guidelines, leading to the deficiency.
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