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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Life Care Center Of Wichita during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Staff failed to follow proper infection control procedures during incontinent and catheter care, including inadequate hand hygiene, improper glove use, and inconsistent use of PPE during high-contact activities. Respiratory care equipment was not stored or cleaned according to policy, and catheter drainage bags were mishandled, leading to soiled clothing. The facility also lacked a specific policy for incontinent care, resulting in inconsistent practices.
A resident with hemiplegia and intact cognition did not receive scheduled whirlpool baths as preferred, with only two baths provided and two refusals documented over a 30-day period. The resident's care plan lacked documentation of her bathing preferences, and staff confirmed that bathing was not offered according to her schedule. Facility policy required care plans to include resident preferences, but this was not followed.
Staff failed to date a multiple-dose vial of PPD solution after opening, as observed during a medication room inspection. Interviews with administrative nurses confirmed that vials should be dated upon opening and used within 28 days, in accordance with facility policy. The undated vial was found and acknowledged as an oversight by staff, indicating non-compliance with medication storage protocols.
Surveyors found that food items were stored improperly, with multiple opened and undated products in the refrigerator and freezer, and required temperature and sanitizer logs left incomplete. Additionally, uncleanable cutting boards were in use, and during a meal service, water from a ceiling leak contaminated trays and dishes that were then used to serve food. Staff confirmed these practices did not follow facility food safety policies.
The facility did not accurately complete MDS assessments for multiple residents, including failing to correctly document the presence of a pressure ulcer, use of parenteral/IV feeding, and an indwelling urinary catheter. Staff interviews and record reviews confirmed discrepancies between the residents' actual clinical status and the information recorded in the MDS.
A resident with hemiplegia and intact cognition did not have her specific bathing preferences, including a whirlpool bath schedule, documented in her care plan. As a result, staff did not consistently offer bathing opportunities according to her wishes, and the care plan lacked guidance for staff on her preferred schedule, contrary to facility policy.
A resident with a diagnosis of hypotension received Midodrine on multiple occasions when her systolic blood pressure was above the physician-ordered threshold, contrary to the order to hold the medication in such cases. The care plan lacked specific instructions for this medication, and staff did not follow the facility's policy or the physician's parameters for medication administration.
A resident with a physician-ordered vegetarian diet, who was cognitively intact and independent in eating, was not provided with an appropriate vegetarian meal selection sheet. Instead, the resident received the standard menu, which lacked adequate vegetarian protein options, requiring her to modify the menu herself and sometimes purchase her own food. Staff and the consulting dietitian confirmed the inadequacy of the menu and the lack of facility policy for alternative diets.
Failure to Maintain Effective Infection Control Practices During Resident Care
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Summary
Facility staff failed to maintain effective infection prevention and control practices during the provision of care to multiple residents. Observations revealed that staff did not perform proper hand hygiene before donning gloves, between glove changes, or after removing gloves during incontinent and catheter care. Staff were seen touching various surfaces in resident rooms with contaminated gloves and then proceeding to provide direct care without changing gloves or performing hand hygiene. Additionally, staff used the same area of a disposable wipe for multiple strokes during perineal care, even when visible soiling was present, contrary to best practices and facility expectations. Respiratory care equipment, such as oxygen tubing and BiPAP masks, was not stored appropriately when not in use. Oxygen tubing and nasal cannulas were observed hanging on wheelchairs and touching unclean surfaces, and BiPAP masks and incentive spirometers were left exposed on bedside tables among other items and spills. Staff interviews confirmed that these items should have been stored in bags or on clean surfaces, and that nebulizer equipment should be washed and air-dried as per facility policy, but these procedures were not consistently followed. Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) were not properly implemented during high-contact care activities for residents with indwelling devices, such as urinary catheters. Staff did not consistently wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) during activities like dressing, transferring, and catheter care. Catheter drainage bags were repeatedly handled and positioned above the level of the bladder, and leg bags were not emptied before residents left the unit, resulting in soiled clothing. The facility also lacked a specific policy for incontinent care, contributing to inconsistent practices among staff. Interviews with administrative and nursing staff confirmed that these actions did not meet facility expectations or established infection control policies.
Failure to Provide Scheduled Baths According to Resident Preferences
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Summary
The facility failed to provide scheduled bathing services in accordance with a resident's documented preferences and needs. The resident, who had diagnoses including hemiplegia and hemiparesis following a stroke, required staff assistance for personal care and had intact cognition, as evidenced by a BIMS score of 14-15. Her care plan identified a self-care performance deficit and the need for staff assistance with bathing, but did not specify her bathing schedule or preferences. The resident's electronic medical record indicated a preference for whirlpool baths twice weekly on specific days and shifts, but documentation showed that she was only offered four bathing opportunities over a 30-day period, with only two baths actually provided and two refusals. There was no evidence that additional bathing opportunities were offered as per her schedule or preferences. Interviews with the resident and staff confirmed that the resident did not receive baths as scheduled and that her preferences were not included in the care plan to guide staff. Staff acknowledged that the resident should have received at least two baths per week according to her preferences and that refusals should be reported to nursing for follow-up. Administrative staff confirmed the lack of documentation of preferences in the care plan and the failure to offer bathing opportunities as scheduled. Facility policy required that care plans include resident requests and preferences, but this was not followed in this case.
Failure to Date Opened Multiple-Dose Injectable Medication Vials
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Summary
Surveyors observed that staff failed to date a multiple-dose vial of Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) solution after it was opened in the medication room. The opened vial was not marked with the date it was first accessed, contrary to facility policy and accepted professional standards. Interviews with administrative nurses confirmed that multiple-dose vials, including PPD, should be dated upon opening and are typically considered usable for 28 days unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. The facility's own policy, as provided by staff, requires that multiple-dose vials for injection be dated when opened and discarded after 28 days or per manufacturer recommendations. Despite this, the undated PPD vial was found during observation, and staff acknowledged the oversight. The failure to date the vial meant that staff could not ensure the medication was within its safe usage period.
Failure to Store, Prepare, and Serve Food Safely
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Summary
Surveyors identified multiple failures in food storage, preparation, and service within the facility's kitchen. During an initial tour, several food items were found opened and undated, including a gallon jug of honey mustard dressing, a gallon jug of BBQ sauce, approximately 33 slices of cheese, a five-pound tub of sour cream, and a pitcher with an orange substance that was undated and unlabeled in the walk-in refrigerator. Additionally, four unsealed, opened, and undated bags of food, including a bag of Italian zucchini, were found in the freezer. Temperature logs for the freezer and refrigerator, as well as the sanitizer log, had multiple days left blank, indicating a lack of required monitoring. Dietary staff confirmed that facility policy required all opened foods to be resealed and dated, and that logs should be completed each shift, but acknowledged these procedures were not followed. Further observations revealed three cutting boards with extensive scratches, making them uncleanable, and these were confirmed by the Certified Dietary Manager. During a meal service, maintenance work was conducted in the kitchen, resulting in water leaking from the ceiling and splashing onto meal trays, dishes, and food preparation areas. Despite the contamination, the affected trays and dishes were used to serve food to residents. Staff interviews confirmed that maintenance work should not have occurred during meal preparation and that the water leak was due to an error by an outside vendor. These failures were in direct violation of the facility's food safety policies, which require food to be stored, prepared, and served in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
Inaccurate Completion of MDS Assessments
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Summary
The facility failed to accurately complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for three residents, as evidenced by discrepancies between the residents' actual clinical status and the information documented in their MDS records. For one resident with diagnoses including end-stage renal disease, diabetes mellitus, morbid obesity, and malnutrition, the MDS inaccurately indicated the presence of a pressure ulcer and the use of parenteral/IV feeding, despite staff interviews and record reviews confirming that the resident did not have a pressure ulcer at any stage and did not receive IV fluids or nutrition during their stay. The confusion regarding the resident's pressure ulcer status and the incorrect coding of IV feeding were acknowledged by facility staff during interviews. Another resident with acute renal failure and urinary retention was admitted with an indwelling urinary catheter, but the MDS assessment failed to document the presence of the catheter. Direct observation confirmed the presence of the catheter, and staff interviews verified that the omission in the MDS was incorrect. The facility's policy requires that MDS assessments accurately reflect each resident's status, but in these cases, the assessments did not align with the residents' actual conditions as observed and documented in the electronic health record.
Failure to Include Resident Bathing Preferences in Care Plan
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Summary
The facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan that included specific interventions to address a resident's preferences for bathing. The resident, who had diagnoses including hemiplegia and hemiparesis following a stroke, required staff assistance for personal care but had intact cognition and no functional limitations in range of motion. Documentation in the resident's electronic health record indicated a preference for whirlpool baths twice a week on specific days and shifts. However, the care plan did not include these preferences or a bathing schedule to guide staff. During a 30-day review period, the resident was only offered four bathing opportunities, with two refusals and two showers given, none of which aligned with the preferred whirlpool bath schedule. Staff interviews confirmed that the resident's preferences were not documented in the care plan and that bathing was not consistently offered according to the resident's wishes. Facility policy required that care plans include resident requests and preferences, but this was not followed, resulting in the deficiency.
Failure to Hold Hypotension Medication per Physician Order
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Summary
Facility staff failed to follow physician orders regarding the administration of Midodrine, a medication used to treat hypotension, for a resident diagnosed with low blood pressure. The resident's care plan did not include specific instructions for the use of Midodrine, despite the presence of a physician's order that required staff to monitor the resident's systolic blood pressure (SBP) and to hold the medication if the SBP was greater than 110 mmHg. Review of the resident's electronic medical record revealed multiple instances where staff administered Midodrine even when the resident's SBP exceeded the ordered parameter. Specifically, on several occasions, the resident received Midodrine when her SBP ranged from 112 mmHg to 157 mmHg, contrary to the physician's directive. Interviews confirmed that it was the facility's expectation for staff to hold medications when vital signs were outside of ordered parameters. The facility's medication administration policy also required adherence to the 10 rights of medication administration, which was not followed in these instances.
Failure to Provide Appropriate Vegetarian Diet Menu
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide an appropriate vegetarian diet selection sheet for a resident with a physician-ordered vegetarian diet. The resident, who had diagnoses including anemia due to enzyme disorder and schizophrenia, was cognitively intact and independent in eating, with no recent weight loss. Despite her dietary order, the resident received the same meal selection sheet as other residents, which did not include adequate vegetarian protein options, particularly for breakfast, lunch, and supper. The resident had to cross out non-vegetarian options and write in her own choices, and often did not eat or order breakfast due to the lack of suitable options. Interviews with staff and the consulting dietitian confirmed that the same dietary sheet was provided to all residents, and that it was inappropriate for a vegetarian resident to have to modify the standard menu or spend personal funds to meet her nutritional needs. The dietitian also stated that vegetarian protein options should have been available at every meal. The facility's Food and Nutrition Services Manual did not address requirements for alternative ordered diets, and the facility did not follow the ordered alternative menu to ensure proper nutrition for the resident with a vegetarian diet.
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| Lincoln Care And Rehab | 1.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
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