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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Cedar Ridge Health Campus during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Surveyors found that the facility exceeded the acceptable medication error rate when two residents with type 2 DM received insulin doses from pens that were not primed according to manufacturer instructions. An LPN and an RN each attached a needle and dialed the ordered insulin dose on insulin pens for two different residents, then proceeded to administer the injections without first priming with 2 units as required. The DHS and interim ED stated that nurses were expected to follow manufacturer guidelines, and another LPN confirmed that pens should be primed before dialing the ordered dose, but there was no specific facility policy on insulin use, contributing to the observed errors.
A resident’s room had a camera actively monitoring the bed area without documented consent or required approval. The resident had dementia with moderate cognitive impairment, and the record contained no written consent or order for the device. Surveyors observed the camera and monitor in use, while staff gave conflicting accounts about whether consent had been obtained and how the device was supposed to be used.
A resident's preference for using a left arm splint for comfort was not included in her care plan, despite being cognitively intact and expressing this preference. The splint was not part of therapy services or ordered by a physician, but staff assisted the resident with it. Facility policy required care plans to reflect resident preferences, but this was not followed, leading to a deficiency noted by surveyors.
The facility failed to adhere to professional standards for food service safety by not labeling and dating food items in the shared nourishment refrigerator and freezer. Unlabeled items included a Mountain Dew bottle, a Frosty, and ice cream, which were not marked with ownership or storage dates. The Dietary Manager and Administrator acknowledged the oversight, noting that some staff might not have been educated on the policy.
The facility failed to maintain sanitary food preparation and storage conditions, as staff did not perform hand hygiene between glove changes and tasks, and several food items were found unlabeled or undated. Non-food items were stored with food items in the Skilled Unit's nourishment room, and interviews revealed staff were aware of but did not adhere to the facility's policies on hand hygiene, food labeling, and storage.
Failure to Prime Insulin Pens Resulting in Elevated Medication Error Rate
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to maintain a medication error rate at or below 5%, as required, resulting in a calculated error rate of 7.41% (2 errors out of 27 observed medication administration opportunities). Surveyors observed that nursing staff did not follow manufacturer instructions for priming insulin pens before administration. The facility’s general medication administration policy required adherence to the “five rights” and recommended triple-checking these rights, but the Director of Health Services acknowledged there was no facility policy specific to insulin use. The Interim Executive Director and the Director of Health Services both stated that nurses were expected to follow manufacturer guidelines for insulin pen use, including priming. One resident, admitted with type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia and ordered insulin aspart U-100 via sliding scale, was observed when an LPN attached a needle to the insulin aspart pen, dialed 10 units, and proceeded toward the resident without priming the pen; the LPN stated she was unaware that priming was required. Another resident, admitted with type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma and diabetic neuropathy and ordered Humalog KwikPen insulin 5 units three times daily with meals, was observed when an RN attached a needle, dialed 5 units, and began to administer the dose without priming; the RN acknowledged she was supposed to prime with 2 units. Another LPN and the Director of Health Services both stated that insulin pens should be primed with 2 units before dialing the ordered dose to ensure the full amount is administered, and manufacturer instructions for both NovoLog and Humalog pens specified priming with 2 units before each injection to remove air and ensure proper dosing.
Unapproved Camera Used in Resident Room Without Documented Consent
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The facility failed to ensure a resident’s right to privacy when a video camera was installed and actively monitored in Resident 3’s room without documented consent or compliance with facility policy. The facility’s Resident Electronic Monitoring SOP required authorization from the resident, attorney-in-fact, or guardian on a standard form, prior campus approval of the device, and installation by facility personnel after approval. However, no written consent or physician order was found in the record for the camera, and the facility did not document approval before use. The resident had been admitted with heart disease, acute kidney failure, atrial fibrillation, malnutrition, diabetes mellitus, and dementia, and the annual MDS showed a BIMS score of 11, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. Survey observations showed a camera mounted inside the resident’s room, positioned high on the wall and pointed directly at the bed, with the monitor located behind the nurses’ station and active during multiple observations. Staff interviews reflected confusion about consent and use of the device, including statements that the camera was fixed, non-recording, and verbally approved by the ED, while other staff said they were told to turn it off during personal care or when the resident was not in the room. The facility later obtained verbal consent from the resident’s POA during the survey, but attempts to confirm prior consent were unsuccessful, and the medical record still contained no written consent for the monitor/camera.
Failure to Include Resident Preference in Care Plan
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The facility failed to develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan for a resident, identified as R6, to include her preference for using a left arm splint. The resident, who was admitted with diagnoses including chronic kidney disease, urinary tract infection, left-sided weakness following a stroke, and multiple myeloma, was observed using a splint for comfort purposes. Despite the resident's cognitive intactness and her expressed preference for wearing the splint, this preference was not documented in her care plan. Observations and interviews revealed that the splint was not part of the resident's therapy services or ordered by a physician, but was used at the resident's discretion for comfort. The Occupational Therapist (OT) and other staff members acknowledged the resident's use of the splint and assisted her with it, yet it was not included in the care plan. The facility's policy required care plans to reflect resident preferences and needs, but this was not adhered to in R6's case. Interviews with various staff, including the OT, Therapy Director, MDS Coordinator, Director of Nursing, and the Administrator, highlighted a lack of consensus on whether the resident's preference for the splint should be included in the care plan. The Administrator expressed uncertainty about including non-physician-ordered preferences in care plans, while other staff members indicated that resident preferences should be documented if staff were assisting with them. This discrepancy led to the deficiency noted by the surveyors.
Failure to Label and Date Food Items in Nourishment Refrigerator
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Summary
The facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety, as observed in the shared nourishment refrigerator and freezer for the 100, 200, and 300 Units. Multiple food items, including a 20-ounce bottle of Mountain Dew, a partially consumed frozen Mountain Dew bottle, a small chocolate Frosty, and a small bowl of strawberry ice cream with chocolate syrup, were found unlabeled and undated. The facility's policy requires that food brought in by family members, friends, or guests be properly labeled and dated after inspection by trained staff. However, these items were not labeled or dated, indicating a lapse in adherence to the policy. Interviews with the Dietary Manager (DM) revealed that the Mountain Dew items belonged to a resident, but staff failed to label and date them. The DM was unsure of the ownership of the Frosty and ice cream, which had been taken off a tray for another resident. The DM acknowledged that some staff might not have been educated on the labeling and dating policy, particularly newer staff members. The Administrator confirmed that dietary staff check nourishment refrigerators every evening, suggesting that the unlabeled items had not been there long. Despite staff education on the policy, the expectation for labeling and dating all items was not met, leading to the deficiency.
Failure to Maintain Sanitary Food Preparation and Storage Conditions
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The facility failed to prepare and store food under sanitary conditions, as observed during a survey. Staff did not perform hand hygiene between glove changes and tasks, which was against the facility's policy on handwashing and hand hygiene. Additionally, the kitchen had several food items that were not labeled or dated, including shredded cheddar cheese, a piece of white cheese, and various canned goods. An ingredient bin containing a white powdery substance was also found without a label or date. The dry storage area had multiple opened and undated food items, such as cake mix, brownie mix, and long grain rice, which were not properly sealed or dated. A dented can of cream of chicken soup was also observed, which should have been discarded or returned to the supplier according to the facility's policy on food safety and handling. In the Skilled Unit's nourishment room, non-food items were stored with food items, and several food items were undated. The freezer contained ice packs in the door, and the refrigerator had an undated packet of Golden Kens Italian dressing and a staff member's personal cup. A wrapped pumpkin cookie was also found on the nourishment room counter without a date. Interviews with the Dining Services Assistant, Cook, Director of Dining Services, Director of Health Services, and Executive Director revealed that staff were aware of the facility's policies on hand hygiene, food labeling, and storage but failed to adhere to them. The staff acknowledged the importance of these practices in preventing cross-contamination and ensuring food safety. The Director of Dining Services and the Director of Health Services both emphasized the need for proper hand hygiene, food labeling, and storage to protect residents from potential cross-contamination and foodborne illnesses. The Executive Director reiterated the expectations for dietary staff to wash hands with soap and water when indicated, date food items, use the First In, First Out (FIFO) method for storage, and keep food and non-food items in separate locations. Despite these expectations, the facility's failure to follow its own policies resulted in unsanitary food preparation and storage conditions, posing a risk to the residents' health and safety.
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