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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Kindred Hospital - Louisville during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Missing Documentation for Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Education: The facility failed to document that residents or their representatives were educated on the benefits and potential side effects of influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. Three residents were affected: two had vaccines declined and one received both vaccines, but the record lacked evidence of education despite the IP stating verbal education was provided in some cases. The DON stated vaccine education, administration, and declination were expected to be documented.
A resident with chronic pain had an order for fentanyl patches, but an LPN failed to verify and document the receipt of the controlled substance when it was delivered by the pharmacy. The LPN discarded the pharmacy bag without checking its contents, resulting in the fentanyl patches not being logged or available for administration. The issue was discovered two days later when the medication was missing, and staff interviews confirmed that the required verification and documentation procedures were not followed.
The facility failed to follow proper food handling practices, as male dietary staff were observed without beard restraints, and food temperature logs were incomplete. Staff interviews revealed a lack of awareness and forgetfulness regarding these requirements, despite expectations from supervisory staff.
The facility failed to maintain cleanliness in 11 residents' rooms, with uncleaned IV poles, ventilator machines, and dried tube feeding formula observed. Staff interviews revealed unclear responsibilities for cleaning, with differing expectations among the ADEVS, DON, and ED. Nursing and environmental services staff confirmed the presence of dried formula, highlighting inconsistencies in cleaning practices.
Missing Documentation for Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Education
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that each resident’s medical record included documentation that the resident or representative was provided education on the benefits and potential side effects of the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines. This was identified for three of five residents reviewed for immunizations: one resident admitted with a history of acute respiratory failure and pneumonia, one resident with acute and chronic respiratory failure and dependence on a respirator, and one resident with acute and chronic respiratory failure and dependence on a respirator. Facility policy titled Immunization stated that information/education regarding the benefits and risks of immunization is to be documented in the patient’s medical record. For one resident with severely impaired cognitive skills for daily decision making, the record showed the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines were offered and declined, but there was no documentation that education was provided to the resident or representative. For another resident with intact cognition, the record showed the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines were offered and declined, but there was no documentation of education even though the IP stated verbal education was given. For the third resident, who also had severely impaired cognitive skills, the record showed receipt of pneumococcal and influenza vaccines, but there was no evidence that education regarding the benefits and risks of immunization was documented; the IP stated she explained the vaccine to the resident’s family but did not document the education provided. The DON stated the IP was responsible for monitoring vaccinations and expected vaccine education, administration, and declination to be documented.
Failure to Accurately Receive and Document Controlled Substance Delivery
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The facility failed to ensure proper pharmaceutical services and accurate documentation of controlled substances for a resident with chronic pain who had an order for fentanyl patches. The resident was admitted with a diagnosis of chronic pain and had a physician's order for fentanyl 25 mcg patches to be applied every three days. When the pharmacy delivered two fentanyl patches, an LPN signed for the delivery without verifying the contents of the pharmacy bag. The LPN only felt one blister pack of pills inside the bag, discarded the bag at the nurse's station, and handed the pills to another nurse. The fentanyl patches were not identified or logged into the narcotic addition and deletion log at the time of delivery. The missing fentanyl patches were discovered two days later when the medication was not available for administration. The LPN realized she had likely thrown away the patches with the pharmacy bag and notified the DON. Interviews with staff confirmed that the expected process was for nurses to verify and sign in narcotics upon delivery, but this was not followed. The facility's investigation did not substantiate diversion or misappropriation, but the controlled substance was not properly received, verified, or documented as required.
Failure to Adhere to Food Handling Practices and Documentation
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The facility failed to adhere to proper food handling practices, which had the potential to affect all residents receiving food from the kitchen. Observations revealed that male dietary staff were not wearing beard restraints while in the kitchen, contrary to the facility's policy on personal hygiene. Interviews with the dishwasher and another dietary staff member indicated a lack of awareness and forgetfulness regarding the requirement to wear beard nets. The Food Service Team Lead Supervisor, Dietary Services Manager, and Executive Director all expressed expectations that beard nets should be worn by male kitchen staff, highlighting a disconnect between policy and practice. Additionally, the facility did not consistently document food temperatures as required by their policy. The review of the facility's Taste/Temperature Record showed missing entries for specific meals, indicating a failure to record food temperatures. Interviews with dietary staff revealed that the logs were not completed due to forgetfulness and being busy. The Dietary Services Manager acknowledged the incompleteness of the logs and admitted to not reviewing them for accuracy. The Executive Director also expected the logs to be maintained accurately, underscoring a lapse in adherence to established procedures.
Facility Fails to Maintain Clean Environment in Residents' Rooms
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain a clean environment in 11 out of 38 residents' rooms, as observed during a survey. Specific issues included uncleaned intravenous (IV) poles, ventilator machines, and dried tube feeding formula on various surfaces such as floors, geri chairs, and nightstands. These observations were made over two consecutive days, indicating a persistent issue with cleanliness and maintenance in the facility. Interviews with staff revealed a lack of clarity regarding responsibilities for cleaning specific equipment and areas. Patient Room Cleaner (PRC) 12 stated she was not instructed to clean IV poles or ventilator machines, while the Assistant Director of Environmental Services (ADEVS) and the Director of Nursing (DON) had differing expectations about which departments were responsible for cleaning these items. The Executive Director (ED) acknowledged the absence of a policy delineating cleaning responsibilities, expecting departments to clean the equipment they use. Further interviews with nursing and environmental services staff highlighted inconsistencies in cleaning practices. Registered Nurse (RN) 9 and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 12 confirmed the presence of dried tube feeding formula on equipment and furniture, with RN 9 stating that the person who caused the spill should clean it. The ADEVS and ED both expressed expectations for housekeeping to maintain cleanliness, including moving furniture to clean underneath, but these expectations were not consistently met, as evidenced by the trash found behind furniture.
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