Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident exited the facility unsupervised and was outside for about two minutes before being let back in by a dietary staff member. The DON did not investigate the incident thoroughly, as they believed the resident was under visual supervision the entire time. Consequently, the incident was not reported to the appropriate authorities as required by the facility's policy.
A resident exited the facility unsupervised and was outside for about two minutes before being let back in by a dietary staff member. The RN confirmed no nursing staff saw the resident exit, and the DON admitted that a thorough investigation was not conducted to identify which staff member visualized the resident, leading to a deficiency in the facility's response to potential safety risks.
The facility failed to conduct root-cause analyses and implement specific interventions for falls involving three residents. Despite having a policy requiring individualized interventions, the facility's documentation lacked root-cause analyses and specific interventions for falls. Residents with severe cognitive impairments and physical limitations experienced multiple falls without appropriate follow-up actions to address the causes.
Failure to Report Elopement Incident
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Summary
The facility failed to report an incident of elopement involving one resident, which had the potential to affect ten residents identified as at risk for elopement. The incident occurred when a resident exited the dining room door and was outside the facility for approximately two minutes before being let back in by a dietary staff member. The Registered Nurse on duty confirmed that no nursing staff witnessed the resident going outside. The Director of Nursing (DON) did not conduct a thorough investigation into the elopement incident, as they were informed that a dietary staff member had visual contact with the resident the entire time. Consequently, the incident was not reported to the Department of Health & Human Services and Adult Protective Services as required by the facility's policy. The DON acknowledged the oversight and confirmed that an investigation should have been conducted to determine if the elopement needed to be reported.
Failure to Investigate Elopement Incident
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to investigate an incident of elopement involving one resident, which had the potential to affect ten residents identified as at risk for elopement. The incident occurred when the resident exited the dining room door and was outside for approximately two minutes before being let back in by a dietary staff member. The Registered Nurse (RN) on duty confirmed that no nursing staff witnessed the resident going outside. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and the Director of Nursing (DON) were both unsure if a complete investigation was conducted, as it was reported that a dietary staff member had visualized the resident the entire time, although it was unclear who that staff member was. Interviews with the dietary staff revealed that neither the [NAME] nor the Dietary Aide (DA) had visualized the resident exiting the facility, as they were in different areas at the time. The DON admitted that a thorough investigation should have been conducted to determine which staff member had visualized the resident and whether the elopement needed to be reported. The lack of a proper investigation into the elopement incident represents a deficiency in the facility's response to potential safety risks for residents at risk of elopement.
Failure to Conduct Root-Cause Analysis and Implement Specific Fall Interventions
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to conduct thorough investigations to determine the root cause of falls and did not develop and implement effective interventions to minimize or prevent falls for three residents. The facility's Fall Assessment policy, updated in February 2023, requires that interventions for residents at risk for falls be specific to each resident and included in their care plan. However, the facility's Fall Committee notes and QAPI minutes did not document root-cause analyses or specific interventions for falls that occurred. Resident 16, who has a history of falls and severe cognitive impairment, experienced falls on two occasions in October 2024. The post-fall evaluations did not include a root-cause analysis or specific interventions related to the falls. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) confirmed that no root cause was determined, and no new interventions were developed or implemented for these falls. Resident 18, who is at high risk for falls due to severe cognitive impairment and physical limitations, experienced multiple falls between May and October 2024. The post-fall evaluations lacked root-cause analyses and specific interventions. Similarly, Resident 5, who has cognitive decline and requires assistance with mobility, experienced several falls in September and October 2024. The post-fall evaluations did not include new interventions related to the falls, and the ADON confirmed that the root cause of the falls was not identified, and care plans were not updated with new interventions.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Care Center | 0.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home | 22 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice | 24.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 12 | 0 |
| Beatrice Health And Rehabilitaion | 25 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Wilber Care Center | 25.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 2 | 0 |
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