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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 Good Samaritan Society - Jackson during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to ensure beverageware and metal pans were completely dry before storing, potentially promoting bacterial growth. A cook was observed stacking wet metal pans and drink cups, which was acknowledged as improper practice. The dietary manager confirmed that dishes should air dry completely, but the facility's policy lacked instructions for drying.
The facility failed to ensure proper infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene and equipment cleaning. An Environmental Service Technician did not perform hand hygiene when entering and exiting resident rooms. Additionally, a mechanical lift was not cleaned after use with residents requiring enhanced barrier precautions. Nursing assistants also failed to wear gowns while providing care to a resident with a wound, despite the need for enhanced barrier precautions.
The facility had a medication error rate of 6.9% due to incorrect insulin administration. Two residents received insulin from nurses who primed the Kwikpens with only 1 unit instead of the required 2 units, as per manufacturer instructions. This deviation from protocol was confirmed by the director of nursing and the clinical nurse educator.
Improper Drying of Beverageware and Pans
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that beverageware and metal pans were completely dry before storing, which could lead to bacterial growth. During an observation and interview, a cook was seen stacking multiple metal steam table pans upside down on a shelving rack, with visible water on the inside surfaces of the pans. Additionally, multiple drink cups were stacked upside down on a solid plastic tray, with condensation visible in the clear tumblers. The cook acknowledged that staff should not have put pans and drink cups away while still wet, as this could promote bacterial growth. In a subsequent interview, the certified dietary manager confirmed that dishes should be allowed to air dry completely before being put away. The facility's policy on the safe handling of personal and outside food, revised earlier in the year, did not include instructions for drying dishes.
Infection Control Deficiencies in Hand Hygiene and Equipment Cleaning
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper infection prevention and control practices, specifically in hand hygiene and equipment cleaning/disinfection. An Environmental Service Technician was observed entering and exiting multiple resident rooms without performing hand hygiene, despite touching various surfaces and clean clothing. This was confirmed by a registered nurse who stated that hand hygiene should be performed upon entering and exiting resident rooms, before and after donning gloves, and when hands are visibly dirty. The facility also failed to clean and disinfect a mechanical lift after use with residents who required enhanced barrier precautions (EBP). Two nursing assistants were observed using a mechanical lift for a resident with moderate cognitive impairment and osteoporosis, and another resident with severe cognitive impairment and a wound requiring EBP. In both instances, the lift was not cleaned after use and was left in the hallway, which was confirmed by the nursing assistants and the director of nursing. The facility's policy requires that lifts be cleaned after each use to prevent cross-contamination. Additionally, the facility did not adhere to EBP protocols for a resident with a wound. Nursing assistants failed to wear gowns while providing care, despite the resident being on EBP due to a burn wound. This was confirmed by the infection preventionist, who stated that gowns and gloves should be worn during high-contact care activities for residents on EBP. The facility's protocol requires PPE to be set up outside the resident's room and staff to be notified of the need for EBP during specific care activities.
Insulin Administration Errors Due to Incorrect Priming Procedure
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure insulin was administered according to standard practice and manufacturer recommendations, resulting in a medication error rate of 6.9%, which is above the acceptable threshold of 5%. During observations, a registered nurse (RN) and a licensed practical nurse (LPN) were seen administering insulin to two residents using Kwikpens. Both nurses primed the insulin pens with only 1 unit of insulin, contrary to the manufacturer's instructions, which require priming with 2 units to ensure proper dosing. The nurses confirmed that they were taught to prime with 1 unit, indicating a deviation from the correct procedure. The residents involved had specific physician orders for insulin administration. One resident was to receive Humalog solution with meals, with additional units based on a sliding scale for blood glucose levels. The other resident was prescribed a daily dose of Humulin N insulin. The manufacturer's instructions and the facility's policy both specify that the insulin pen should be primed with 2 units, and insulin should be visible at the needle tip before administration. The director of nursing and the clinical nurse educator confirmed the correct priming procedure, highlighting a gap in staff training and adherence to protocol.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Manor Nursing Home | 9.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 21 | 0 |
| Accura Healthcare Of Spirit Lake | 15.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 9 | 0 |
| Seasons Healthcare | 17.2 mi | — | 0 | 0 |
| Good Samaritan - Estherville | 17.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 11 | 0 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Windom | 17.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 23 | 1 |
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