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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Reginald P White Nursing Facility during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Two CNAs transferred a resident with Parkinson's Disease and moderate cognitive impairment using a mechanical lift without the required four-person assist, resulting in the resident falling backward in a transport chair and complaining of head pain. Both CNAs were aware of the care plan requirements but did not follow them, and facility leadership confirmed this failure constituted neglect.
A resident with Parkinson's Disease and moderate cognitive impairment, who required a four-person assist for Hoyer lift transfers per care plan and physician orders, was transferred by only two CNAs. During the transfer, the resident fell when the transport chair flipped backward, resulting in a complaint of head pain and a subsequent emergency room evaluation. The deficiency was due to staff not following the individualized care plan for safe transfer.
The QAPI Committee failed to sustain corrective actions for infection control, resulting in repeat deficiencies. Two residents were affected when a nurse did not perform hand hygiene or use appropriate PPE during PEG tube medication administration, and an LPN did not follow enhanced barrier precautions or glove-changing protocols during wound care.
Staff failed to follow infection prevention protocols for two residents requiring Enhanced Barrier Precautions. A nurse did not perform hand hygiene or wear a gown during PEG tube medication administration, and an LPN did not change gloves or don a gown during wound care, resulting in contaminated care procedures. These actions did not comply with facility policies for infection control.
A registered nurse failed to verify PEG tube placement before administering medications to a resident with a gastrostomy, despite facility policy requiring this step. The nurse acknowledged the omission during an interview, and the DON confirmed that verification should have occurred to prevent complications. The resident had moderately impaired cognition and physician orders for multiple medications via the PEG tube.
A resident with cognitive and visual impairments was physically abused when a CNA dragged him by his clothing down a hallway while an LPN and other staff failed to intervene or immediately report the incident. Multiple staff witnessed the event, but reporting was delayed and no immediate action was taken to stop the abuse, in violation of facility policy.
A CNA physically abused a resident by dragging them down a hallway by their clothing, an act witnessed by an LPN and other staff who failed to intervene or promptly report the incident. The resident, who has cognitive and visual impairments, was left embarrassed and at risk. Facility policy requiring immediate reporting of abuse was not followed, resulting in Immediate Jeopardy and Substandard Quality of Care.
A resident with cognitive impairment was physically abused by a CNA, who dragged the individual by the neck and clothing. Multiple staff, including an LPN and a housekeeper, witnessed the event but did not immediately report it to the DON or administration as required by policy. The incident was not formally reported until several days later, resulting in delayed assessment and notification to authorities.
A resident with a history of self-injurious behavior and moderate cognitive impairment was physically abused when a CNA, not assigned to the resident, dragged him by his clothing instead of following care plan interventions such as redirection and helmet use. An LPN witnessed the incident but did not intervene or report it as required. The failure to implement the resident's care plan placed the resident and others at risk for serious harm.
Failure to Follow Care Plan During Mechanical Lift Transfer Results in Resident Fall
Penalty
Summary
Staff failed to ensure a resident's right to be free from neglect when two CNAs transferred a resident using a mechanical lift without following the care plan and physician orders, which required a four-person assist for safe transfer. The resident, who had Parkinson's Disease and moderately impaired cognition, was being moved from bed to a transport chair. During the transfer, only two CNAs were present, despite the established requirement for three CNAs and one nurse due to the resident's physical limitations and risk for instability. As a result of this inadequate staffing during the transfer, the resident was seated in the transport chair when it flipped backward, causing the resident to fall to the floor. The resident complained of head pain, though no visible injuries were noted, and was subsequently sent to the emergency room for further evaluation. Both CNAs involved acknowledged awareness of the four-person assist requirement, but one CNA stated that staffing shortages had led to only two people assisting, while the other CNA believed there had been a change in protocol based on a prior meeting. Interviews with facility leadership confirmed that the staff did not provide the necessary care and supervision to ensure the resident's safety during the transfer. The DON and Administrator both acknowledged that the failure to follow the care plan and obtain the required assistance constituted neglect and placed the resident at risk for injury. The incident was reported to the appropriate authorities within the required timeframe.
Failure to Follow Care Plan for Hoyer Lift Transfer Results in Resident Fall
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Summary
The facility failed to implement a comprehensive care plan intervention for a resident with Parkinson's Disease who required transfer using a Hoyer lift with four-person assistance, as specified in both the care plan and physician orders. Despite the care plan clearly stating that transfers should be performed by three CNAs and one nurse, the resident was transferred by only two CNAs. Both CNAs involved were aware of the four-person assist requirement, but one CNA stated that due to staff shortages, only two people had been assisting, while the other CNA believed the protocol had been changed to a two-person assist based on a prior meeting. During the transfer from bed to transport chair, the resident was seated in the chair when it flipped backward, resulting in a fall. The resident, who had moderately impaired cognition, complained of head pain but had no visible injuries and was sent to the emergency room for evaluation. The incident was classified as a staff violation of the care plan and physician orders, as the transfer was not conducted according to the individualized care plan requirements.
Repeat Infection Control Deficiency Due to Lapses in QAPI Oversight
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Summary
The facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee failed to sustain corrective actions to prevent the recurrence of previously cited deficiencies related to infection control practices. Despite having been cited for failing to maintain infection control during wound care in a prior annual recertification survey, the facility was cited again for the same deficiency during the current survey. Record reviews confirmed that the facility had previously received a citation for failing to prevent the possibility of the spread of infection during wound care. During the current survey, staff were again observed not following appropriate infection prevention and control practices for two residents. Specifically, a Registered Nurse did not perform hand hygiene or don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while administering medications through a PEG tube to a resident who required enhanced barrier precautions. Additionally, an LPN failed to follow enhanced barrier precautions and glove-changing protocols during wound care for another resident. These lapses were identified through direct observation, staff interviews, and record reviews, demonstrating a failure to maintain consistent infection control practices as required.
Failure to Follow Enhanced Barrier Precautions and Hand Hygiene Protocols
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure staff adhered to infection prevention and control practices for two residents requiring Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). For one resident with a PEG tube, a registered nurse did not perform hand hygiene between glove changes and failed to don a gown while administering medications, despite the resident's need for EBP. The nurse acknowledged not following protocol, and both the infection preventionist and acting DON confirmed that hand hygiene and gown use were required by facility policy during such procedures. For another resident receiving wound care, an LPN did not wear a gown and failed to change gloves after cleansing a dirty wound bed, applying a clean dressing with contaminated gloves. The LPN admitted to not following EBP and glove-changing protocols, and the DON and infection preventionist confirmed that these steps were necessary to prevent contamination. Both residents had documented medical needs requiring these precautions, and the facility's own policies outlined the required infection control measures that were not followed.
Failure to Verify PEG Tube Placement Prior to Medication Administration
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a registered nurse (RN) failed to verify the placement of a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube prior to administering medications to a resident. During a medication administration observation, the RN administered MiraLAX, potassium chloride, and ibuprofen via the PEG tube without confirming its placement, contrary to the facility's policy and professional standards of practice. The RN later acknowledged in an interview that verifying PEG tube placement is necessary to ensure correct positioning and prevent complications. The resident involved had a history of gastrostomy status and physician orders for multiple medications to be administered via the PEG tube. The resident's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment indicated moderately impaired cognition. The acting Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed in an interview that the RN should have verified PEG tube placement before administering medications and that failure to do so could result in complications.
Failure to Protect Resident from Physical Abuse and Lack of Timely Staff Intervention
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Summary
A resident with diagnoses including epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and mild intellectual disabilities, and with a moderately impaired cognitive status and severely impaired vision, was physically abused by a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). The incident occurred when the resident was sitting on the floor in the hallway near the nurse's station, engaging in self-injurious behavior by hitting his head and refusing to wear his protective helmet. The CNA, who was not assigned to this resident, dragged the resident by the neck and shoulders of his jacket along the hallway floor and into his room, without attempting to redirect him or offer alternative interventions such as food or water. The abuse was witnessed by multiple staff members, including a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and another CNA, as well as a housekeeper. The LPN observed the CNA dragging the resident and felt it constituted abuse but did not intervene to stop the incident. The LPN attempted to report the event to security and the Director of Nursing (DON), but did not complete the report until her next shift. The housekeeper also witnessed the event but did not report it, assuming others would do so. Surveillance video confirmed the CNA dragging the resident approximately 16-20 feet down the hallway, with the LPN walking beside them and not intervening. Interviews with staff and the resident confirmed the details of the incident. The resident recalled being dragged and expressed embarrassment, though he stated he was not physically hurt. Staff interviews revealed a lack of immediate intervention and delayed reporting of the abuse, despite facility policy requiring immediate reporting and intervention in suspected abuse situations. The failure to protect the resident from physical abuse and the lack of timely intervention and reporting by staff constituted a deficiency in ensuring residents' rights to be free from abuse.
Removal Plan
- The Quality Assurance Committee held an Emergency QA Meeting to discuss the incident.
- The QA committee discussed and approved training provided at the beginning of the shift to all staff on Resident Rights, Suspicion of Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Injuries of Unknown Origin, and misappropriation of funds/Property to Individuals Receiving Services/Residents and Resident #1 behavior Intervention protocol.
- Abuse/Neglect Policy & Adherence to Care Plan will be monitored.
- Quality of correction will be monitored by observing interventions and interactions with patients by Nurse Manager and four Nurse Supervisors.
- Findings will be reported to QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement).
- All supervisors began training all oncoming staff before the start of their shift on Resident Rights, Suspicion of Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Injuries of Unknown Origin, or Misappropriation of Funds/Property to Individuals Receiving Services/Residents, and Resident #1 Behavioral Intervention Protocol. No employee was allowed to work until there was in-service.
- CNA #1 and LPN #1 were placed on administrative leave pending completion of the investigation.
- LPN #1 was terminated from employment for observing physical abuse and failing to report it in a timely manner.
- CNA #1 was terminated from employment for physically abusing Resident #1.
- The Investigator notified the State Agency by telephone, and the Attorney General's Office in writing of the incident.
- Supervisors began in-servicing all employees prior to the beginning of their shift. The in-services were completed.
Failure to Prevent and Report Physical Abuse of a Resident
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Summary
The facility failed to implement its abuse prevention policy, resulting in a physically abusive incident involving a resident. On the specified date, a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) dragged a resident by the neck and shoulders of his clothing up the hallway and into his room. This action was witnessed by a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and other staff members, none of whom intervened to stop the abuse or immediately report the incident as required by facility policy. The resident, who has a history of epilepsy, bipolar disorder, mild intellectual disabilities, and severely impaired vision, was observed lying on the floor, hitting his head, and refusing to wear his protective helmet prior to the incident. Multiple staff members, including another CNA and a housekeeper, witnessed the event but did not intervene or promptly report it. The LPN present at the scene acknowledged in a written statement that she felt the resident was being abused but only reported the incident to a security officer in a general manner and did not notify the Director of Nursing (DON) immediately. The security officer confirmed he was approached with general questions about abuse but was not informed of the specific incident until days later. Video surveillance confirmed the CNA dragging the resident approximately 16 feet down the hallway, with the LPN walking beside them. The resident later confirmed being dragged and expressed embarrassment over the incident. Staff interviews revealed a lack of immediate intervention and reporting, with some staff assuming others would handle the situation. The facility's policy required all employees to immediately report any suspicion or witness of abuse, but this was not followed. The failure to intervene and report placed the resident and others at risk of serious harm, and the incident was determined to be Immediate Jeopardy and Substandard Quality of Care.
Removal Plan
- The Quality Assurance Committee held an Emergency QA Meeting to discuss the incident and approve training.
- Training was provided at the beginning of the shift to all staff on Resident Rights, Suspicion of Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Injuries of Unknown Origin, and misappropriation of funds/Property to Individuals Receiving Services/Residents and Resident #1 behavior Intervention protocol.
- Abuse/Neglect Policy & Adherence to Care Plan will be monitored daily by using a minimum of 5 staff interviews per day, 5 days a week for 8 weeks by Nurse Manager and four Nurse Supervisors.
- Interventions and interactions with patients will be observed 5 days a week for 8 weeks by Nurse Manager and four Nurse Supervisors.
- Findings will be reported to QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) for two months.
- All supervisors began training all oncoming staff before the start of their shift on Resident Rights, Suspicion of Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Injuries of Unknown Origin, or Misappropriation of Funds/Property to Individuals Receiving Services/Residents, and Resident #1 Behavioral Intervention Protocol. No employee was allowed to work until there was in-service.
- CNAs #1 and LPN #1 were placed on administrative leave pending completion of the investigation.
- LPN #1 was terminated from employment for observing physical abuse and failing to report it in a timely manner.
- CNA #1 was terminated from employment for physically abusing Resident #1.
- The Investigator notified the State Agency by telephone and the Attorney General's Office in writing of the incident.
- Supervisors began in-servicing all employees prior to the beginning of their shift. The in-services were completed.
Failure to Timely Report Physical Abuse Incident
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to report an incident of physical abuse in a timely manner involving a resident with epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and mild intellectual disabilities, who had a moderately impaired cognitive status. On the day of the incident, a CNA dragged the resident by the neck and clothing up the hallway into the resident's room after the resident was observed banging his head against the wall and lying on the floor. Multiple staff members, including a nurse, a housekeeper, and another CNA, witnessed the event but did not immediately report it to the Director of Nursing or other supervisory staff as required by facility policy. The nurse who witnessed the abuse attempted to notify the DON but was unable to locate her and instead reported the incident to security. However, the incident was not formally reported to the DON or administrative staff until several days later, during the nurse's next scheduled shift. Other staff members who observed the event assumed that someone else would report it or did not intervene due to the brief duration of the incident. The CNA involved in the abuse did not self-report the incident. Facility policy required immediate reporting of any suspected abuse, but this was not followed. The delay in reporting resulted in the resident not being assessed until several days after the incident, and the abuse was not brought to the attention of the appropriate authorities or facility leadership in a timely manner. The failure to report placed the resident and others at risk, and the deficiency was determined to be Immediate Jeopardy and Substandard Quality of Care.
Removal Plan
- The Quality Assurance Committee held an Emergency QA Meeting to discuss the incident.
- The QA committee discussed and approved training provided at the beginning of the shift to all staff on Resident Rights, Suspicion of Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Injuries of Unknown Origin, and misappropriation of funds/Property to Individuals Receiving Services/Residents and Resident #1 behavior Intervention protocol.
- Abuse/Neglect Policy & Adherence to Care Plan will be monitored.
- Quality of corrections will be monitored daily by using a minimum of 5 staff interviews per day by Nurse Manager and four Nurse Supervisors.
- Quality of correction will also be monitored by observing interventions and interactions with patients by Nurse Manager and four Nurse Supervisors.
- Findings will be reported to QAPI.
- All supervisors began training all oncoming staff before the start of their shift on Resident Rights, Suspicion of Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Injuries of Unknown Origin, or Misappropriation of Funds/Property to Individuals Receiving Services/Residents, and Resident #1 Behavioral Intervention Protocol. No employee was allowed to work until there was in-service.
- CNAs #1 and LPN #1 were placed on administrative leave pending completion of the investigation.
- LPN #1 was terminated from employment for observing physical abuse and failing to report it in a timely manner.
- CNA #1 was terminated from employment for physically abusing Resident #1.
- The Investigator notified the State Agency by telephone and the Attorney General's Office in writing of the incident.
- Supervisors began in-servicing all employees prior to the beginning of their shift. The in-services were completed.
Failure to Implement Care Plan Interventions Results in Physical Abuse
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to implement comprehensive care plan interventions for a resident with known behavioral issues, resulting in a serious incident of physical abuse. The resident, who had a history of self-injurious behavior such as hitting his head on floors and walls, was care planned to wear a helmet at all times when out of bed and to be redirected through engagement in activities or offering snacks and drinks. Despite these documented interventions, staff did not follow the care plan when the resident was found lying on the floor near the nurse's station, refusing to wear his helmet and exhibiting self-injurious behavior. On the day of the incident, a CNA who was not assigned to the resident responded by dragging the resident by the neck and shoulders of his jacket up the hallway into his room, rather than utilizing the care plan's redirection techniques. A nurse observed the abuse but failed to intervene or report the incident in a timely manner, allowing the situation to escalate. The care plan interventions, which were accessible to staff and reviewed periodically, were not implemented as required. The resident involved had diagnoses including epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and mild intellectual disabilities, with a moderately impaired cognitive status as indicated by a BIMS score of 12. The failure to follow the individualized care plan interventions placed the resident, and potentially all residents, at risk for serious harm. The deficiency was identified as Immediate Jeopardy due to the likelihood of causing serious injury, harm, impairment, or death.
Removal Plan
- The Quality Assurance Committee held an Emergency QA Meeting to discuss the incident.
- The QA committee discussed and approved training provided at the beginning of the shift to all staff on Resident Rights, Suspicion of Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Injuries of Unknown Origin, and misappropriation of funds/Property to Individuals Receiving Services/Residents and Resident #1 behavior Intervention protocol.
- Quality of corrections will be monitored by using a minimum of 5 staff interviews per day, 5 days a week for 8 weeks by Nurse Manager and four Nurse Supervisors.
- Quality of correction will also be monitored by observing interventions and interactions with patients 5 days a week for 8 weeks by Nurse Manager and four Nurse Supervisors.
- Findings will be reported to QAPI for two months.
- All supervisors began training all oncoming staff before the start of their shift on Resident Rights, Suspicion of Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Injuries of Unknown Origin, or Misappropriation of Funds/Property to Individuals Receiving Services/Residents, and Resident #1 Behavioral Intervention Protocol. No employee was allowed to work until there was in-service.
- CNAs #1 and LPN #1 were placed on administrative leave pending completion of the investigation.
- LPN #1 was terminated from employment for observing physical abuse and failing to report it in a timely manner.
- CNA #1 was terminated from employment for physically abusing Resident #1.
- The Investigator notified the State Agency by telephone, and the Attorney General's Office in writing of the incident.
- Supervisors began in-servicing all employees prior to the beginning of their shift. The in-services were completed.
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