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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Chowan River Nursing And Rehabilitation Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A facility failed to notify the physician and responsible party upon the initial observation of maggots in a resident's heel wound. The nurse observed the maggots but did not immediately inform the physician or the family member present, instead notifying the DON who did not act until two days later. This delay led to a lapse in timely medical intervention and family notification.
A resident with multiple diagnoses, including diabetic foot ulcers, had maggots observed in a heel wound on multiple occasions. Facility staff failed to document and promptly report the issue, leading to a delay in appropriate medical intervention. The physician confirmed the presence of maggots and noted the wound was not infected upon inspection.
Failure to Notify Physician and Family of Maggots in Wound
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Summary
The facility failed to notify the physician and responsible party upon the initial observation of maggots in and on the dressing of a heel wound for a resident. The resident, who had multiple diagnoses including Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, chronic kidney disease, and diabetic foot ulcers, was under the care of Nurse #2. During a wound care session, Nurse #2 observed maggots on the resident's heel wound and dressing but did not immediately inform the physician or the family member present in the room. Instead, Nurse #2 cleaned the wound and informed the Director of Nursing (DON), assuming the DON would handle the notifications. However, Nurse #2 did not document this notification, and the DON was not made aware of the maggots until two days later when another nurse aide reported seeing maggots in the resident's bed and on the floor. The DON then informed the responsible party and the physician, but this was not done immediately as required by protocol. The DON confirmed that she was only made aware of the maggots on the bed and floor on the second day and not the initial observation by Nurse #2. The responsible party for the resident was informed by the DON about the maggots and the steps being taken to prevent recurrence, but this notification was delayed. The physician, upon being informed, reviewed the wound care notes and inspected the wound, finding no evidence of maggots and noting that the wound was doing well. The physician stated that he would have wanted to be notified immediately upon the initial observation of maggots to ensure proper wound care. Interviews with the nursing staff and the responsible party revealed a lack of immediate and proper communication regarding the resident's condition. The failure to promptly notify the physician and the responsible party about the maggots in the wound led to a delay in appropriate medical intervention and family notification. This deficiency highlights a significant lapse in the facility's protocol for handling changes in a resident's condition and ensuring timely communication with all relevant parties.
Failure to Address Maggots in Resident's Wound
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to determine if a higher level of care was needed when maggots were observed in a heel wound for a resident. The resident was admitted with multiple diagnoses, including Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, chronic kidney disease, and diabetic foot ulcers. The resident had a physician's order for wound care, which included cleaning the left heel ulcer with normal saline/dermal wound cleanser, applying Aquacel Ag, and covering it with a dry dressing every other day and as needed. Despite these orders, maggots were found in the resident's left heel wound on multiple occasions, and the facility staff failed to take appropriate action in a timely manner. On 5/14/2024, Nurse #2 observed ten to twenty maggots in the resident's left heel wound during wound care but did not document the observation or notify the physician immediately. Instead, Nurse #2 informed the DON, who claimed not to have been notified until 5/16/2024. On 5/16/2024, NA #1 observed maggots in the resident's bed and on the floor, and Nurse #1 confirmed the observation and notified the DON. The DON then took steps to clean the resident and the room and informed the resident's responsible party and physician. The physician confirmed the presence of maggots and noted that the wound was not infected upon inspection. The failure to document and promptly report the presence of maggots in the resident's wound led to a delay in appropriate medical intervention. The physician stated that he would have wanted to be notified immediately on 5/14/2024 to ensure the wound was cleaned properly and to evaluate the treatment provided. The resident's responsible party requested that the resident be sent to the emergency room for further evaluation, which confirmed no new orders were needed. The lack of timely communication and documentation by the facility staff contributed to the deficiency in providing appropriate care for the resident's wound.
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| Hertford Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | 10.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
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