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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Sun Harbor Healthcare during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to provide necessary personal hygiene care for four residents requiring assistance with ADLs. A resident with intact cognitive skills was not shaved despite requests, while another with severely impaired cognitive skills had excessively long fingernails and was not wearing a prescribed splint. A third resident experienced inconsistent shaving, and a fourth had unkempt hair and long fingernails due to financial constraints. These issues highlight a failure to adhere to the facility's hygiene policy.
Two residents with contractures were not provided with the prescribed splinting devices to maintain mobility. One resident with severe cognitive impairment was observed without a right-hand splint, despite documentation indicating its application. Staff interviews revealed a lack of awareness and application of the splint. Another resident with hemiparesis and hand contractures was found without palm guards, which were left on the nightstand. The resident reported that the splints had not been applied, and staff were unaware of the order. This resulted in a failure to provide necessary interventions for contracture management.
The facility failed to securely store medications, resulting in unauthorized access for three residents. A resident had an unsecured nasal spray, another had antacid tablets without permission, and a third had a cup of pills left unattended. Staff failed to follow the facility's medication storage policy, which requires medications to be locked and accessible only to authorized personnel.
A facility failed to act on a Health Care Surrogate's request to deactivate a resident's pacemaker. The resident, diagnosed with dementia and other conditions, lacked capacity for informed consent. Despite multiple requests from the surrogate, the facility did not document or communicate the request to the physician. Interviews revealed a lack of communication and documentation among staff, and the facility had no policy for pacemaker deactivation.
A facility failed to ensure a cognitively impaired resident's right to include a representative in care planning. Despite severe cognitive impairment, the resident signed consents for medical services. Family members expressed concerns, but the Social Service Director did not follow up with them. The facility planned to contact legal aid for a guardian, but this was not documented.
A resident with dementia was admitted to a facility with prescription eyeglasses, which went missing shortly after admission. Despite the Health Care Surrogate's repeated requests to staff to locate the glasses, no written grievance was filed, and the grievance log lacked documentation of the issue. Staff interviews revealed a lack of communication, with key personnel unaware of the missing glasses until they were found and returned. This failure to promptly address the grievance constituted a deficiency.
Failure to Maintain Personal Hygiene for Residents Requiring Assistance
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide necessary care and services to maintain personal hygiene for four residents who required assistance with activities of daily living. Resident #8, who had intact cognitive skills, was observed with a black beard and hairy legs despite requesting shaving assistance from staff. The resident expressed dissatisfaction with her appearance, and there was no documentation indicating she refused care. Staff interviews revealed a misunderstanding about the resident's willingness to be shaved, which was resolved when the resident agreed to be shaved upon being asked again. Resident #17, who was dependent on staff for all care needs and had severely impaired cognitive skills, was observed with excessively long fingernails and a brown substance under them. The resident had bilateral hand contractures and was not wearing a prescribed right-hand splint. Staff expressed concerns about trimming the resident's nails due to their thickness and the resident's resistance. Additionally, there was a lack of awareness among staff regarding the resident's order for a right-hand splint, which was not applied as required. Resident #95, with moderately impaired cognitive skills, was observed with facial hair growth and reported inconsistent shaving by staff. The resident did not refuse care, yet remained unshaven over several days. Similarly, Resident #47, who was dependent on staff for personal hygiene and had severely impaired cognitive skills, was observed with unkempt hair and long fingernails with residue. The resident's hair was not trimmed due to financial constraints, although the facility had a policy to cover such expenses if necessary. These observations indicate a failure to adhere to the facility's policy on maintaining personal hygiene for residents requiring assistance.
Failure to Apply Prescribed Splints for Residents with Contractures
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and services to maintain mobility for two residents with contractures and splinting devices. Resident #17, who has diagnoses including type 2 diabetes, anxiety, left breast neoplasm, and dementia, was observed multiple times without the prescribed right-hand splint. Despite documentation indicating the splint was applied, staff interviews revealed a lack of awareness and application of the splint. The Unit Manager and RN were unaware of the order, and the CNA who documented the application admitted to not having seen the splint. Resident #95, with diagnoses including hemiparesis and contractures of both hands, was also observed without the prescribed palm guards. The resident reported that no one had applied the splints, and the splints were found on the nightstand. The Rehab Tech confirmed the resident was discharged from therapy to unit staff care, but there was no record of the splints being applied. The Unit Manager was unaware of the splints and had to verify the order with therapy. Both residents were not receiving the necessary interventions to manage their contractures, as evidenced by the lack of application of prescribed splints. The facility's failure to ensure staff awareness and adherence to care plans resulted in the residents not receiving the appropriate treatment to maintain their mobility and manage their contractures.
Medication Storage Deficiency
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to safely store medications, leading to unauthorized access for three residents. Resident #6 was observed with an unsecured bottle of Flonase nasal spray on the bedside table. The resident mentioned that the Unit Manager had permitted her to keep the spray at her bedside. However, the facility's policy requires medications to be stored in a locked cabinet or accessible only to authorized personnel. This oversight was confirmed by a Licensed Practical Nurse who later provided a locked box for the medication. Resident #24 had a clear plastic medication cup with six unidentified pills on the bedside table, which were later identified as antacid tablets. The resident stated he used them for stomach issues, but there was no order allowing him to keep them at his bedside. The Unit Manager confirmed the resident had an order for antacid tablets but not to keep them at bedside. Additionally, Resident #94 was found with a cup of various pills on the bedside table, which she had not taken because she fell asleep. The LPN responsible for administering the medication did not ensure the resident took the pills before leaving the room, contrary to the facility's expectations.
Failure to Act on Health Care Surrogate's Request for Treatment Change
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to act on the designated Health Care Surrogate's request for a change in treatment for a resident diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, atrial fibrillation, and equipped with a cardiac pacemaker. The resident's Health Care Surrogate, who was her daughter, requested several times to have the pacemaker deactivated, as the resident lacked the capacity to make informed health care decisions. Despite these requests, there was no documentation in the clinical record indicating that the request was communicated to the attending physician. Interviews with facility staff revealed a breakdown in communication and documentation. The Social Service Director acknowledged receiving the request from the Health Care Surrogate and communicated it to the Unit Manager, but failed to document the conversation or notify the attending physician. The Unit Manager was unaware of the request, and the Director of Nursing confirmed that no one informed her of the request. The facility lacked a specific policy for handling pacemaker deactivation, which contributed to the oversight.
Failure to Include Representative in Care Planning for Cognitively Impaired Resident
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure a cognitively impaired resident's right to include a representative in care planning. Resident #47, who was admitted with diagnoses of malnutrition and dementia, was noted to have severe cognitive impairment with a score of 06 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status. Despite this, the resident signed consents for medical services and wound care, with signatures witnessed by facility staff. The Medical Director documented that the resident was alert and oriented to only person and place, indicating limited cognitive capacity. The Social Service Director acknowledged that Resident #47 was not completely alert and oriented and mentioned that family members had expressed concerns about the resident's well-being. However, she did not follow up with them to discuss advocacy for the resident's care. The Admission Record listed two family members and a friend as emergency contacts, yet no steps were taken to involve them in care planning. The Regional Business Office Manager stated that the facility would contact legal aid to obtain a guardian, but this had not been documented in the clinical record by the Medical Director.
Failure to Resolve Grievance Regarding Missing Eyeglasses
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to promptly resolve a grievance related to missing personal property for a resident diagnosed with dementia. The resident was admitted with prescription eyeglasses, as indicated on the personal items inventory list signed by the resident. However, the staff member's signature was missing from the inventory sheet. The resident's Health Care Surrogate reported that the glasses were missing the day after admission and had repeatedly asked staff members to locate them, but no written grievance was filed. The grievance log for August and September did not document any grievance regarding the missing eyeglasses. Interviews with staff revealed a lack of communication and awareness regarding the missing glasses. The Social Service Director, responsible for filing grievances, was not informed about the issue. Similarly, the Director of Nursing was unaware of the missing glasses until they were found in a drawer at the nurse's station and returned to the resident. The Health Care Surrogate confirmed the return of the glasses, but the facility's failure to document and address the grievance promptly constituted a deficiency in honoring the resident's right to voice grievances without reprisal.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
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| Port Charlotte Rehabilitation Center | 1.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 2 |
| Village Place Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | 2.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
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| Harbour Health Center | 4.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 6 | 0 |
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