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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 Southgate Living Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to maintain a surety bond at the required amount to secure residents' personal funds. The bond was not maintained at one and one-half times the average monthly balance of the residents' funds, as required. The Business Office Manager did not verify the bond's adequacy, assuming it was a corporate responsibility, while the Administrator and DON expected the bond to be sufficient.
The facility failed to develop and implement individualized care plans for two residents with respiratory conditions, resulting in deficiencies in meeting their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. One resident with COPD and another with acute respiratory failure had medical orders for oxygen therapy, but their care plans did not address these needs. Observations confirmed the use of oxygen and bipap machines, yet the care plans lacked documentation of these interventions.
A facility failed to complete a comprehensive discharge summary for a resident discharged to the community. The required recapitulation of the resident's stay was missing, as confirmed by interviews with the Social Services Director and the Administrator and DON.
A resident with multiple health conditions and tremors was not provided with necessary assistance for eating by facility staff, leading to reliance on another resident for help. Despite the facility's policy to support activities of daily living, staff were unaware of the resident's needs, and the resident lacked access to special utensils. Interviews confirmed the resident's need for assistance and the inappropriate involvement of another resident in providing care.
A facility failed to follow physician's orders for wound care for a resident with multiple diagnoses, including PTSD and COPD, who had specific orders for daily and as-needed care for a right stump wound. Treatment records showed multiple missed opportunities for wound care over several months. Interviews revealed that the resident reported inconsistent wound care, and an LPN was unaware of the missed treatments. The facility's Administrator and DON expected adherence to orders, but no policy was provided.
The facility failed to ensure that three nurse aides completed their training and competency evaluation within four months of employment, as required by policy. Despite completing the training program, the aides did not take the necessary test, and continued working in their positions. The DON was unaware of the delay, while the Administrator expected certification within the stipulated timeframe.
The facility failed to properly label and store medications, including insulin pens and vials, as observed in the medication cart and storage rooms. Insulin pens were found opened, unlabeled, and undated, while an insulin aspart vial was dated beyond the recommended 28 days. Interviews with staff revealed inconsistencies in understanding proper procedures, with the Administrator and DON acknowledging the need for correct labeling and timely disposal.
Inadequate Surety Bond for Residents' Personal Funds
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The facility failed to maintain a surety bond for the security of residents' personal funds at the required amount. The surety bond, which is meant to protect residents' funds managed by the facility, was not maintained at one and one-half times the average monthly balance of the residents' personal funds for the last 12 consecutive months. The facility's approved bond amount was $99,000.00, while the required bond amount should have been at least $100,500.00, based on an average monthly balance of $66,606.98. During interviews, the Business Office Manager admitted to not checking the bond's adequacy, assuming it was the responsibility of a corporate person. The Administrator and the Director of Nursing acknowledged that they would expect the bond to be sufficient to cover the residents' funds. This oversight indicates a lack of proper monitoring and verification of the surety bond's adequacy, leading to the deficiency in maintaining the required bond amount.
Failure to Implement Individualized Care Plans for Residents
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The facility failed to develop and implement individualized comprehensive care plans for two residents, which resulted in deficiencies in meeting their highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Resident #15, diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other respiratory conditions, had multiple medical orders related to oxygen therapy and respiratory support. However, the resident's care plan did not address these critical needs, as evidenced by observations of the resident using oxygen and a bipap machine without corresponding care plan documentation. Similarly, Resident #30, with diagnoses including hemiplegia, pneumonia, and acute respiratory failure, had an order for oxygen therapy to manage shortness of breath and maintain adequate oxygen saturation. Despite these medical needs, the resident's care plan lacked documentation of their respiratory status and oxygen use. Observations confirmed the resident's use of oxygen, yet the care plan did not reflect these interventions. The facility's MDS Coordinator and Administrator acknowledged the expectation for care plans to reflect current resident conditions, highlighting the deficiency in care planning for these residents.
Failure to Complete Comprehensive Discharge Summary
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The facility failed to complete a comprehensive discharge summary for a resident who was discharged to the community. The facility's policy requires a detailed discharge summary that includes a recapitulation of the resident's stay, current diagnosis, medical history, and other relevant health information. However, the medical record for the resident showed no documentation of such a summary at the time of discharge. Interviews with the Social Services Director and the Administrator and Director of Nursing confirmed that the recapitulation of the resident's stay was not completed. The facility's policy outlines the necessity of a comprehensive discharge summary and post-discharge plan, but these were not adhered to in this instance, leading to the deficiency noted by the surveyors.
Failure to Assist Resident with Eating
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The facility staff failed to provide necessary assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) for a resident who required help with eating. The resident, who had a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, genetic torsion dystonia, unspecified dementia, major depressive disorder, and morbid obesity, experienced tremors that made it difficult to eat independently. Despite these challenges, the resident was not provided with the necessary assistance from staff and instead relied on another resident for help with meals. Observations revealed that the resident struggled to eat without assistance, as evidenced by uneaten food and food spillage on their clothing. The resident expressed the need for help with eating, which was not consistently provided by the staff. Interviews with the resident and their roommate confirmed that the roommate frequently assisted with feeding due to the lack of staff support. The facility's dietary manager and occupational therapist were unaware of the resident's need for assistance, and the resident did not have access to special utensils that could aid in eating. Interviews with facility staff, including a CNA, LPN, and the Director of Nursing, acknowledged the resident's need for assistance and the inappropriate involvement of another resident in providing care. Despite being aware of the situation, staff did not consistently intervene to provide the necessary support. The facility's policy on ADLs emphasized the importance of providing care to prevent the decline of residents' abilities, yet this was not adhered to in the case of the resident in question.
Failure to Follow Physician's Orders for Wound Care
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The facility failed to follow physician's orders for wound care for one resident, identified as Resident #4, who was admitted with multiple diagnoses including PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, COPD, right above the knee amputation, and hypertension. The resident had specific orders for wound care on the right stump, which included cleansing, applying various treatments, and dressing changes. These orders were documented with specific dates and instructions for daily and as-needed care. However, the Treatment Administration Records (TAR) for November 2024 through February 2025 showed multiple instances where the wound care treatments were not completed as ordered, with missed opportunities ranging from five to seven days each month. Interviews conducted during the survey revealed that Resident #4 expressed that wound care was not consistently performed. An LPN acknowledged that the wound dressing was supposed to be changed daily but was unaware that it had not been done. The facility's Administrator and DON confirmed their expectation that wound care and dressing changes should be completed as ordered. Despite these expectations, the facility did not provide a policy regarding the adherence to physician orders, contributing to the deficiency in care for Resident #4.
Failure to Ensure Timely Certification of Nurse Aides
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The facility failed to ensure that three nurse aides, identified as NA B, NA C, and NA D, completed their nurse aide training program and competency evaluation within four months of their employment. According to the facility's policy, nurse aides must complete a training program and competency evaluation within this timeframe to continue employment in nursing-related services. However, despite completing the training program, these nurse aides did not take the required competency test within the stipulated period. Interviews with the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Administrator revealed that the nurse aides were still working in their positions without having completed the necessary certification. The DON was unaware of the reasons for the delay in testing, while the Administrator expressed an expectation that nurse aides should be certified within four months of hire. This oversight indicates a failure in the facility's adherence to its own policy and regulatory requirements, potentially impacting the quality of care provided to residents.
Improper Labeling and Storage of Medications
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The facility failed to ensure that drugs and biologicals were labeled and stored according to accepted practices, potentially affecting all 58 residents. During an observation of the medication cart on the 400 Hall, several insulin pens, including glargine, Fiasp, Tresiba, and basaglar, were found opened, unlabeled, and undated. Additionally, a glucagon container was found with an expiration date of 10/24/24, and another with an expiration date of 01/10/25. In the storage rooms of the 100/200 Hall, an opened insulin aspart multidose vial was dated 01/14/25, and two Vitamin B Complex bottles had an expiration date of 11/26/24. Interviews with staff revealed inconsistencies in the understanding of proper labeling and storage procedures. An LPN stated that insulin should be discarded 30 days after being opened and should be labeled with the resident's name and the date of opening. However, the facility's policy and the manufacturer's instructions for insulin aspart specify that multi-dose vials should be discarded 28 days after opening. The Administrator and the DON acknowledged that insulin should be labeled and dated appropriately, and multi-dose vials should be discarded 28 days after being opened.
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