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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 The Wheatlands Health Care Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A facility failed to secure a medication storage room, leaving the door propped open and unattended, despite containing prescription and non-prescription medications. This lapse occurred in an environment with seven cognitively impaired and independently mobile residents, posing a risk of accidental ingestion. Staff acknowledged the issue as an ongoing concern, contrary to the facility's policy requiring locked compartments when not in use.
The facility failed to maintain sanitary food storage and handling practices, with issues such as expired items, improperly stored meat, and unlabeled food observed in the kitchen and storage areas. The Dietary Manager acknowledged these concerns, which were not in line with the facility's policy on food labeling and dating.
The facility exhibited significant infection control deficiencies, including staff failing to perform hand hygiene between resident room contacts and during care procedures. A laundry aide did not sanitize hands between delivering clean laundry to rooms, and staff did not change gloves or sanitize hands during wound, catheter, and peri-care. Additionally, oxygen tubing was improperly stored and not changed as required. These practices risked spreading infections among residents.
A resident with moderately impaired cognition was observed standing partially dressed in her room, visible from the hallway with the door open. Despite the facility's policy to maintain dignity, a staff member walked by without intervening. The resident expressed discomfort with the door being left open during care.
A facility failed to provide adequate pressure ulcer care and prevention for a resident with diabetes and muscle weakness, leading to a preventable pressure injury. The facility also did not implement effective fall prevention for a cognitively impaired resident, resulting in multiple falls. Additionally, the facility failed to provide adequate pressure ulcer prevention for the same resident, who was at high risk, by not repositioning him frequently enough and not using pressure-relieving equipment.
The facility failed to maintain a safe environment and proper equipment use, leading to multiple incidents. A resident was transferred with an oversized sling, another fell due to lack of wheelchair foot pedals, and a third was left unattended in the bathroom while connected to a lift. Staff were not adequately trained or following care plans, contributing to these deficiencies.
Medication Storage Room Security Lapse
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The facility failed to maintain a secure environment for seven cognitively impaired and independently mobile residents by not ensuring the medication storage room door remained closed and locked when not in use. On the morning of December 4th, the door to the medication room, located off the main lobby, was observed propped open by a trash can attached to the nurse's treatment cart, with no staff present. This situation persisted for approximately nine minutes until a licensed nurse moved the cart and closed the door. The medication storage room contained both prescription and non-prescription medications, as well as medical supplies. Interviews with staff revealed that the medication storage room door being propped open was an ongoing and known concern. Administrative Nurse B confirmed that the facility's policy required all medication compartments to be locked when not in use and not left unattended if open. Despite this policy, the door was left unsecured, posing a risk of accidental ingestion of medications by the residents. The facility's failure to adhere to its own medication labeling and storage policy resulted in a potentially hazardous environment for the residents.
Deficiencies in Food Storage and Handling Practices
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The facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food in a sanitary manner, which could potentially lead to food-borne illness among residents. During an initial tour of the main kitchen, refrigerator, and dry food storage areas, several issues were observed. These included a container of dry drink mix and a container of dry potatoes mix sitting on the floor, an expired bottle of sweet and sour sauce, and improperly stored meat products in the freezer. Specifically, a sealed package of pork loins dated 07/20, a sealed package of beef pot roast with ice growth, an unsealed bag of chicken wings without a date or label, and three sealed bags of unknown meat without labels were found. Additionally, 16 boxes of frozen food items were observed sitting on the floor of the walk-in freezer. An interview with the Dietary Manager revealed that staff were expected to label and date opened food items, and the observed issues were deemed unacceptable. The facility's policy on Dating Food and Nourishment required labeling and dating of perishable items, but it lacked guidance on storing boxes on the floor or ensuring food was consumed by the ready-to-eat date. The Dietary Manager confirmed that the most recent truck delivery was on 11/29/24, indicating that the issues with storage and labeling were not addressed promptly. These deficiencies in food storage and handling practices could compromise the sanitary conditions necessary to prevent food-borne illnesses in the facility.
Infection Control Deficiencies in Hand Hygiene and Care Procedures
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The facility failed to maintain proper infection control practices, as evidenced by multiple observations of staff not performing hand hygiene between resident room contacts and during care procedures. Specifically, a laundry aide was observed delivering clean laundry to three resident rooms without performing hand hygiene between room contacts. Additionally, a licensed nurse failed to change gloves or perform hand hygiene between the dirty and clean phases of wound care for a resident. Further deficiencies were noted in the provision of catheter and peri-care. Staff members failed to perform hand hygiene or change gloves between the dirty and clean phases of care for residents receiving catheter and peri-care. In one instance, a certified medication aide dropped the tip of a catheter bag drainage tubing on the floor and continued to use it without cleaning or replacing it. Additionally, peri-care was performed using multiple swipes with the same wipe, contrary to proper infection control practices. The facility also failed to adhere to professional standards for respiratory care. Oxygen tubing in a resident's room was observed to be improperly stored and not changed according to the expected schedule. Interviews with staff revealed a lack of consistent understanding and adherence to infection control policies, including the frequency of changing oxygen tubing and the necessity of hand hygiene during care procedures. These practices had the potential to spread infections among residents.
Failure to Protect Resident Privacy and Dignity
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The facility failed to protect the privacy and dignity of Resident 24, who was observed standing in her room partially dressed in pants and an undergarment, visible from the hallway with the door open. Despite the facility's policy to maintain dignity and respect, a staff member walked by, looked into the room, and continued down the hallway without intervening. This incident was noted during an observation on December 3, 2024, at 12:10 PM. Resident 24 has a medical history of major depressive disorder and dementia, with moderately impaired cognition as indicated by a Brief Interview of Mental Status score of 12. The resident expressed that staff sometimes left the door open during care, which was bothersome. The facility's care plan lacked specific interventions related to privacy or dignity beyond pulling the curtain in the shower room. Staff members, including housekeeping and nursing aides, acknowledged the expectation to close the door to protect privacy and dignity, yet failed to do so in this instance.
Inadequate Pressure Ulcer and Fall Prevention Care
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The facility failed to provide adequate pressure ulcer care and prevention for a resident, identified as R9, who had a history of diabetes mellitus type two and muscle weakness. R9 was admitted with a healing stage two pressure ulcer and required total assistance with activities of daily living. Despite having an air mattress and cushion for her recliner and wheelchair, the facility did not provide a pressure-reducing device on her bed, which contributed to the development of a preventable, facility-acquired, unstageable pressure injury. Additionally, the facility used an incorrect size full body sling when transferring R9, which may have caused shearing and further skin damage. The facility also failed to implement effective fall prevention interventions for another resident, identified as R26, who had severe cognitive impairment and a history of falls. R26 required substantial assistance with mobility and was at high risk for falls due to his cognitive condition. Despite this, the facility did not follow the resident's care plan, which included not leaving him unattended in the bathroom and ensuring he was not left attached to a lift. R26 experienced multiple falls, including one where he unhooked himself from a sit-to-stand sling and sat on the floor, indicating a lack of adherence to safety protocols. Furthermore, the facility did not provide adequate pressure ulcer prevention for R26, who was at high risk for pressure ulcers. The resident was observed sitting in a wheelchair without a pressure-relieving cushion and was not repositioned frequently enough, leading to skin issues. Staff were unaware of the need for frequent repositioning and did not utilize available equipment, such as a footrest, to prevent pressure-related injuries. These deficiencies highlight a failure to provide care in accordance with professional standards and the comprehensive person-centered care plan for the residents involved.
Failure to Ensure Safe Environment and Proper Equipment Use
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The facility failed to provide an environment free from accident hazards for several residents, as evidenced by multiple incidents involving improper use of equipment and lack of supervision. Resident 9, who required total assistance with activities of daily living and used a full mechanical lift for transfers, was observed being transferred with a sling that was too large for her weight. The staff involved in the transfer were not trained to select the appropriate sling size, and the care plan did not specify the correct sling size. This improper use of equipment could have contributed to the resident's pressure ulcer. Resident 1, who had a history of muscle weakness and was at risk for falls, experienced a non-injury fall when staff pushed her in a wheelchair without foot pedals. Despite previous incidents and care plan interventions to offer foot pedals during activities, staff failed to ensure the resident's safety by not using foot pedals, leading to the fall. The facility lacked a policy related to wheelchair pedals, and staff were not consistently following the care plan interventions. Resident 26, who had severe cognitive impairment and a history of falls, was left unattended in the bathroom while connected to a mechanical lift, resulting in a non-injury fall. The care plan clearly stated that the resident should not be left unattended, yet staff failed to adhere to this directive. The facility's failure to implement effective fall prevention interventions and ensure staff followed care plans contributed to the repeated falls experienced by this resident.
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