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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Aristacare At Cedar Oaks during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility did not ensure that residents were protected from all forms of abuse and neglect, including physical, mental, and sexual abuse, as well as physical punishment, by any individual.
Surveyors identified deficiencies in food storage and kitchen sanitation, including mold on refrigerator gaskets, debris near food storage, and moldy bagels. Dented cans were improperly stored, and kitchen equipment had significant cleanliness issues. The FSD acknowledged these problems, which were contrary to facility policies on sanitation and food storage.
The facility failed to accurately complete MDS assessments for three residents, leading to documentation deficiencies. One resident's tobacco use was not recorded, another's dialysis treatment was omitted, and a third's behavioral disturbances were not documented. The MDS Coordinator acknowledged these oversights during interviews.
A facility failed to ensure proper respiratory care and equipment maintenance for a resident with COPD. The resident's nebulizer machine was observed with unlabeled tubing, an uncovered mask, and visible debris, indicating a lack of cleaning. Staff interviews revealed inconsistencies in equipment maintenance procedures, and the facility's policy was not consistently followed, leading to the deficiency.
A resident did not receive their preferred meal during lunch service, as the facility ran out of pork chops and served fish instead, despite the resident's known dislike for fish. The meal served did not match the meal ticket, and the Food Service Director acknowledged the oversight. Facility policies on meal accuracy and resident preferences were not followed.
A resident with dysphagia was not provided with the correct liquid consistency as per physician orders. The LPN used an incorrect amount of thickener, resulting in a liquid that was not honey thick. The SLP and RD confirmed the inconsistency, and the DON acknowledged the failure to follow orders. Prethickened liquids were available but not utilized.
Failure to Protect Residents from Abuse and Neglect
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to protect each resident from all types of abuse, including physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. This deficiency indicates that residents were not adequately safeguarded from potential or actual harm caused by others, as required by regulations. The report identifies a lapse in the facility's responsibility to ensure a safe environment free from abuse and neglect for all residents. No specific details about the actions, inactions, or events leading to the deficiency, nor information about the residents involved or their medical conditions, are provided in the report.
Deficiencies in Food Storage and Kitchen Sanitation
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to store potentially hazardous foods properly and maintain kitchen equipment in a sanitary manner, leading to potential foodborne illness risks. During a kitchen tour, surveyors observed several deficiencies, including mold on refrigerator gaskets, debris on a windowsill near food storage, and moldy bagels on a bread rack. The Food Service Director (FSD) acknowledged these issues, noting that the Assistant FSD, responsible for rotating bread, was not present. Additionally, dented cans were found in the dry storage area, which the FSD admitted should not have been there. Further observations revealed significant cleanliness issues with kitchen equipment. The double stack convection ovens and metal shelves over the range had a heavy buildup of black debris, which the FSD recognized as needing cleaning. A slicer, not in use, had a soiled oven mitt on it and light brown debris on the blade and base. The facility's policies on sanitation and food storage were reviewed, indicating that the food service area should be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, with food rotated using a first-in, first-out method.
Inaccurate MDS Assessments for Residents
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to accurately complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for three residents, leading to deficiencies in the documentation of their care needs. For one resident with Alzheimer's disease, the MDS was incorrectly coded to indicate no current tobacco use, despite observations of the resident smoking with staff supervision. The MDS Coordinator acknowledged the oversight during an interview with the surveyor. Another resident, who had end-stage renal disease and was dependent on dialysis, had an MDS that did not reflect their dialysis treatment, despite the resident's care plan indicating a dialysis schedule and potential complications. The MDS Coordinator admitted to not seeing a note regarding the dialysis at the time of the assessment. A third resident, diagnosed with moderate dementia and exhibiting behavioral disturbances, had an MDS that failed to document these behaviors, despite electronic medical records indicating episodes of cursing, kicking, and throwing objects. The MDS Coordinator confirmed that the behaviors were not coded in the MDS and acknowledged the need for accuracy in assessments. The facility's policy on the Resident Assessment Instrument MDS emphasizes the importance of using the mandated MDS form to conduct resident assessments and correcting any errors when discovered.
Inadequate Respiratory Care and Equipment Maintenance
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide necessary respiratory care and services in a manner that prevents the spread of infection for a resident with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other medical conditions. The surveyor observed the resident's nebulizer machine on the dresser, surrounded by personal items, with unlabeled and undated tubing. The nebulizer mask was uncovered and exposed to the air, and the exterior of the machine had yellowish stains and brown fuzzy debris. These observations were made on multiple occasions, indicating a lack of proper cleaning and maintenance of the equipment. Interviews with the resident and staff revealed inconsistencies in the facility's process for maintaining nebulizer equipment. The resident reported that the tubing was changed weekly, but had never seen the staff clean the nebulizer machine. The Unit Manager LPN and the Infection Preventionist confirmed that the tubing and masks were changed weekly, and the masks should be cleaned and stored in a bag after each use. However, there was no established procedure for cleaning the exterior of the nebulizer machine. The facility's policy required respiratory equipment to be changed weekly and stored in a plastic bag between uses, but this was not consistently followed, leading to the deficiency.
Failure to Provide Accurate and Preferred Meal Items
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a resident received their preferred and accurate meal items during lunch service, as indicated on the meal ticket. This deficiency was observed when a resident, who had ordered pork chops, was served fish instead, despite having previously informed the staff of their dislike for fish. The resident's meal ticket specified herb breaded pork chops, rice pilaf, braised cabbage, fruited yogurt, whole milk, juice, and coffee, but the tray contained fish fillet with lemon dill sauce, rice pilaf, oriental zucchini, skim milk, and juice. The Licensed Practical Nurse and Unit Manager acknowledged the discrepancy between the meal served and the meal ticket. The Food Service Director admitted that the kitchen ran out of pork chops due to high demand and failed to notify the resident of the substitution. Additionally, the Registered Dietitian noted that not receiving preferred meals could place residents at nutritional risk. The facility's policies on resident food preferences and meal distribution emphasize the importance of documenting resident likes and dislikes and ensuring meal accuracy, which were not adhered to in this instance.
Failure to Provide Correct Liquid Consistency for Resident with Dysphagia
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a resident received liquids in the appropriate consistency at bedside in accordance with physician orders. This deficiency was identified for a resident who had a diagnosis of dysphagia and was on a mechanically altered diet requiring honey thick liquids. Despite having a physician's order for a honey consistency diet, the resident was observed with a 16-ounce water cup that was not within reach, and the liquid was not prepared to the required consistency. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) responsible for preparing the resident's water used an incorrect amount of thickener, resulting in a liquid that was not honey thick. The LPN mixed 16 ounces of water with three thickener packets, whereas the instructions required two packets for every four ounces to achieve the correct consistency. The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and Registered Dietitian (RD) confirmed that the liquid was not thick enough, and the SLP noted that the powder used often resulted in separation, with the liquid not maintaining the required consistency. The facility had prethickened liquids available in the kitchen, but the LPN did not contact the kitchen to obtain them. The Director of Nursing (DON) acknowledged that the nurse did not follow the physician's order and that the liquid was not of the correct consistency. The facility's policy required that no water pitcher or other thinned liquids be at the bedside of residents ordered thickened liquids, which was not adhered to in this case.
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