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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at New Horizons Habersham during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A facility failed to maintain communication with a dialysis center for a resident with End Stage Renal Disease, leading to a lack of documented communication regarding the resident's dialysis treatments. Interviews with staff, including an LPN and the DON, confirmed the absence of communication, which could result in disjointed care and negative outcomes for the resident.
A facility failed to provide a resident and/or their representative with written information regarding the right to accept or refuse medical treatment and to formulate an advance directive. The resident, who had dementia and other conditions, was rarely understood, emphasizing the need for clear directives. The only document in the resident's file was a Do Not Resuscitate Order from 1994, lacking acknowledgment of receipt or evidence of provided information. An LPN confirmed the absence of an Advance Directive Checklist in the resident's record.
A resident with moderate Alzheimer's dementia and functional quadriplegia had a care plan that failed to address their language barrier and facility-acquired pressure ulcers. The resident, who primarily spoke Spanish, faced communication challenges due to inconsistent use of a translator device. Staff relied on shift reports for pressure ulcer care, and the MDS Coordinator confirmed the absence of necessary interventions in the care plan.
A facility failed to follow its nebulizer machine cleaning policy, leading to infection control issues. A resident with COPD and asthma had nebulizer equipment that was not changed weekly as required, with face masks dated weeks prior and not stored in bags. Staff interviews confirmed the equipment was used without proper cleaning, risking contamination and infection.
A resident with a pressure ulcer received wound care from an LPN who failed to sanitize hands between changing gloves, contrary to the facility's infection control policy. This lapse was observed by the Unit Manager and acknowledged by the LPN, who recognized the importance of hand hygiene in preventing infection. The DON confirmed the expectation for proper hand hygiene to prevent infection risks.
Lack of Communication Between Facility and Dialysis Center
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain communication between the facility and the dialysis center for a resident, R19, who required dialysis services. R19 was admitted with End Stage Renal Disease and was receiving dialysis three times a week. The care plan for R19 included monitoring and reporting various health indicators related to dialysis, such as blood pressure and signs of infection. However, there was no evidence of documented communication between the facility and the dialysis center regarding R19's dialysis treatments. Interviews with facility staff, including an LPN, Unit Manager, and the Director of Nursing, confirmed the lack of communication between the facility and the dialysis center. The LPN stated that there was no exchange of documentation or phone communication between the two entities, which could lead to a disjointed care process. The Director of Nursing expressed that her expectation was for documentation to be exchanged to improve communication, but acknowledged that this was not currently happening. The absence of communication was seen as potentially leading to negative outcomes for the resident, as important information regarding treatments and care could be missed.
Failure to Provide Advance Directive Information
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Summary
The facility failed to provide written information to a resident and/or their representative regarding the right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment, as well as the opportunity to formulate an advance directive. This deficiency was identified during a review of the facility's policy on Advance Directives and the resident's electronic medical record (EMR). The policy aimed to establish guidelines for complying with state and federal laws related to an individual's healthcare wishes, particularly at the end of life or when incapacitated. However, the facility did not adhere to these guidelines for one of the sampled residents. The resident in question, identified as R3, was admitted with diagnoses including dementia, a mental disorder due to a known physiological condition, and unspecified intellectual disabilities. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment indicated that R3 was rarely or never understood, highlighting the importance of having clear advance directives. Despite this, the only document in R3's file was a Do Not Resuscitate Order for a resident without decision-making capacity, dated 1994, which lacked a signed acknowledgment of receipt or evidence that the facility provided the necessary written information. An interview with an LPN confirmed the absence of an Advance Directive Checklist in R3's clinical record.
Deficient Care Plan for Resident with Language Barrier and Pressure Ulcers
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Summary
The facility failed to develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan for a resident, identified as R57, who had moderate Alzheimer's dementia, functional quadriplegia, and three facility-acquired pressure ulcers. The care plan did not include interventions for R57's language barrier or methods for communication, nor did it address the care required for the pressure ulcers. Observations revealed that R57 primarily spoke Spanish and faced difficulties communicating with staff due to the lack of a consistent communication device. Staff interviews indicated reliance on a translator device kept at the nurses' station, which was not always used, and some staff used nonverbal methods or relied on a bilingual nurse who was not always present. Additionally, the care plan lacked specific interventions for the management of R57's pressure ulcers, with staff relying on shift reports for guidance. Interviews with CNAs and the MDS Coordinator confirmed the absence of care plan interventions for both communication and pressure ulcer care. The MDS Coordinator acknowledged that the care plan should have included these interventions, and it was noted that a focus on the facility-acquired pressure ulcers and language barrier was added after the surveyor's findings.
Failure to Maintain Infection Control in Nebulizer Equipment
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Summary
The facility failed to adhere to its policy on nebulizer machine cleaning, resulting in a deficiency related to infection control. The policy required nebulizer tubing to be changed weekly and as needed, with filters washed or changed weekly. However, observations revealed that nebulizer face masks and equipment for a resident with COPD and asthma were not covered in bags and had not been changed for several weeks. The face masks were dated 11/5 and 11/19, yet nebulization treatments were administered up to five weeks after the earliest date. This indicates a failure to maintain proper infection control practices as outlined in the facility's policy. Interviews with staff, including an LPN, the Unit Manager, and the Director of Nursing, confirmed the deficiency. The LPN admitted to using the same face masks and tubing without changing them, acknowledging that this could lead to infection due to contamination. The Unit Manager and DON both stated that the equipment should be changed weekly and stored in bags to prevent dust and bacteria accumulation. The failure to follow these procedures could result in infections for the resident, as the equipment was placed on potentially dirty surfaces, such as the drawer of the resident's bedside table.
Inadequate Hand Hygiene During Wound Care
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to adhere to its infection prevention and control policy during a wound treatment for a resident with a pressure ulcer. The policy, dated 7/1/2023, requires hand hygiene to be performed before and after patient contact, and specifically after removing gloves. During an observation on 12/12/2024, an LPN was seen removing soiled gloves and putting on clean gloves without sanitizing her hands in between. This action was witnessed by the Unit Manager, who confirmed the lapse in hand hygiene. The resident involved, identified as having intact cognition and one or more unhealed pressure ulcers, was receiving wound care as per physician's orders. The orders specified cleaning the wound and applying a protective dressing. The LPN acknowledged the failure to sanitize hands, recognizing the importance of hand hygiene in preventing infection. The Director of Nursing also confirmed the expectation for staff to sanitize hands between glove changes to prevent potential infection risks to residents and staff.
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