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Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Life Care Center Of Seneca during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility did not submit accurate direct care staffing information through PBJ as required, resulting in CMS reports showing excessively low weekend nurse staffing despite actual schedules indicating adequate coverage. Administrative staff confirmed the submission error and acknowledged responsibility for PBJ reporting.
Staff did not consistently follow infection control protocols for residents on enhanced barrier precautions, including improper glove use during personal care and failure to remove gowns before leaving resident rooms. Additionally, a dietary staff member placed a tub of dirty dishes on a table while residents were still eating, contrary to facility policy.
Staff failed to provide adequate privacy for several residents during personal care activities, including toileting and catheter care, by not closing curtains or window blinds, resulting in residents being exposed to public or common areas. These actions were inconsistent with the facility's dignity policy and expectations for resident care.
Four cognitively impaired, independently mobile residents had access to hazardous chemicals after a housekeeping room was found unlocked. The room contained multiple cleaning agents with warnings for burns, eye damage, and ingestion risks. Maintenance and nursing staff confirmed the chemicals should have been secured, and facility policy required locked storage, but the chemicals were left accessible due to the door being left in the unlocked position.
A resident with diabetes and other chronic conditions experienced multiple episodes where staff failed to notify the physician of blood glucose readings outside ordered parameters and administered insulin when it should have been held, contrary to physician orders. Documentation and staff interviews confirmed these lapses, and the facility could not provide a medication administration policy when requested.
Failure to Submit Accurate PBJ Staffing Data
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The facility failed to submit complete and accurate direct care staffing information through Payroll Based Journaling (PBJ) as required by CMS. Although the PBJ report for Fiscal Year 2024, Quarters 1 and 2, indicated excessively low weekend nurse staffing, a review of the facility's weekend nursing schedules for those quarters showed that adequate staffing was actually present. Administrative staff confirmed that the correct information for weekend nursing staffing had not been submitted, with responsibility for PBJ submission assigned to a specific administrative staff member. The facility's policy required maintaining and reporting accurate staffing data, including agency and contract staff, in accordance with federal regulations.
Failure to Follow Infection Control Procedures for Residents on Enhanced Barrier Precautions and During Meal Service
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Staff failed to adhere to infection control procedures for multiple residents requiring enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) and for a resident with a suprapubic catheter. In one instance, two certified nurse aides (CNAs) donned gowns and gloves before entering the room of a resident on EBP and performed catheter care. However, after completing personal care, one CNA continued to wear the same gloves while handling the resident's clothing, opening doors, and retrieving supplies, only removing the gloves and performing hand hygiene after these tasks. This sequence did not follow proper glove-changing protocols between different care activities, as confirmed by administrative staff. In another case, two CNAs provided care to a resident with a urinary catheter and cognitive impairment who was also on EBP. After providing perineal and catheter care, one CNA left the resident's room wearing her gown, only removing it after reaching the soiled utility area outside the room. This action was inconsistent with the facility's EBP policy, which requires removal of gowns before exiting the resident's room. The resident's medical record indicated a history of urinary tract infections and dependence on staff for toileting and catheter care. Additionally, a dietary staff member placed a plastic tub containing dirty dishes on a table where residents were still eating, and continued to collect dirty dishes from other tables into the same tub. This practice was observed and later confirmed by administrative and dietary management staff to be inappropriate, as it did not align with infection prevention protocols outlined in the facility's policies.
Failure to Ensure Resident Privacy and Dignity During Personal Care
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Summary
Staff failed to provide dignified and private care to multiple residents during personal care activities. For one resident with severe cognitive impairment, dementia, and Down's syndrome, staff provided incontinent care and changed briefs without closing the privacy curtain or window blinds, leaving the resident exposed to the exterior patio and walkway. The resident was also observed in the dining room with her shirt open, exposing her left side. Staff acknowledged that a blanket was sometimes used to cover the resident due to arm movements that could expose her skin. Another resident with severe cognitive impairment, dementia, and a history of behavioral issues was assisted with toileting by two CNAs. Although staff reassured the resident about privacy, they failed to close the window drapes or shades in the bathroom, which was in direct line of sight from the exterior walkway and courtyard. The resident expressed concern about being undressed in public, but staff proceeded without ensuring full privacy. A third resident received suprapubic catheter care in her room with the blinds half up, allowing visibility from other resident rooms. Staff exposed the resident's lower abdomen and performed catheter care without closing the blinds. In each case, the facility's own dignity policy required staff to treat residents with respect and provide care in a manner that maintains or enhances quality of life, including ensuring privacy during personal care. Administrative staff confirmed that the expectation was for staff to provide privacy during such activities.
Hazardous Chemicals Left Accessible Due to Unlocked Housekeeping Room
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure a safe environment free from accident hazards for four cognitively impaired, independently mobile residents. During an initial facility tour, an unlocked housekeeping room was observed on the East Hall, containing multiple hazardous chemicals, including toilet bowl cleaner, sporicidal disinfectant, heavy-duty cleaner, and disinfectant spray. These chemicals were labeled with warnings indicating risks such as burns, eye damage, and harm if swallowed, and instructions to keep them out of reach of children. The door to the housekeeping room, which was equipped with a keypad lock, was found in the unlocked position due to an inside lever being turned, allowing unrestricted access. Maintenance staff confirmed that the chemicals should have been stored in a locked, secure location and that the door was improperly left unlocked. Administrative nursing staff also verified that the housekeeping room should always be locked and chemicals should not be accessible to residents. The facility's policy required chemicals to be stored according to manufacturer guidelines and out of resident reach when not in use, in compliance with the Globally Harmonized System for chemical labeling and storage. Despite these policies, the chemicals were accessible to residents, resulting in a deficiency.
Failure to Follow Physician Orders for Blood Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Administration
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Summary
The facility failed to follow physician orders regarding blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration for a resident with diagnoses including type 2 diabetes mellitus, COPD, hypertension, and anxiety. Specifically, staff did not notify the physician when the resident's blood sugar readings were outside the ordered parameters on multiple occasions, as required by the physician's order. Additionally, the resident received insulin doses when her blood sugar was below the threshold specified in the physician's order to hold the medication. These actions were confirmed through review of the electronic medical record, medication administration records, and staff interviews. The resident's care plan and physician orders directed staff to perform blood glucose checks as ordered, notify the physician if readings were below 70 mg/dL or above 400 mg/dL, and to hold Lantus insulin if blood sugar was less than 120 mg/dL. Despite these directives, documentation showed several instances where low blood sugar readings were not reported to the physician and insulin was administered when it should have been withheld. Staff interviews confirmed awareness of the orders and the expectation to follow them. The facility was unable to provide a policy for medication administration upon request.
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| Crestview Nursing & Residential Living | 0.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
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