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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Amherst Manor Nursing Home during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to maintain its dumpster area in a clean and sanitary condition, potentially affecting all 105 residents. An observation with the Dietary Manager revealed an industrial-sized dumpster 60% full with its lid and side door open, and a smaller dumpster overflowing with trash bags piled four feet high, with additional bags scattered on the ground. The Dietary Manager confirmed these findings.
The facility failed to implement a smoking policy, leading to improperly discarded smoking materials on the premises. Cigarette butts were found on the second-floor patio and near the main entry, despite a no smoking sign. A resident and a friend were observed smoking in a non-permitted area. The facility's policy prohibits smoking anywhere on the campus.
A CNA failed to perform appropriate hand hygiene while distributing meal trays to residents, affecting nine individuals. The CNA moved between rooms, handling personal items and used cups, without cleansing her hands, contrary to the facility's infection control policy and CDC guidelines. This deficiency highlights a lapse in the facility's infection prevention and control program.
A facility failed to ensure accurate weight monitoring for a resident with severe cognitive impairment and multiple diagnoses, resulting in an unverified significant weight loss over a 24-hour period. The Registered Dietician confirmed the inaccuracy and lack of awareness of the weight discrepancy, contrary to the facility's policy requiring re-weights for verification.
A resident requiring a bipap machine for sleep apnea was found to have the machine filled with spring water instead of the recommended distilled water. An LPN confirmed this practice, which was against the manufacturer's instructions and CDC guidelines, leading to a deficiency in the facility's respiratory care.
Improper Disposal of Garbage and Refuse
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain its dumpster area in a clean and sanitary condition, which had the potential to affect all 105 residents. During an observation with the Dietary Manager, it was noted that the industrial-sized dumpster was approximately 60 percent full with its top lid and side door open. Additionally, a smaller dumpster was overflowing with multiple bags of trash piled approximately four feet high, and several bags of trash were scattered on the ground around it. The Dietary Manager confirmed these findings during the observation.
Failure to Implement Smoking Policy
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Summary
The facility failed to develop and implement a smoking policy in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, affecting both smoking and non-smoking residents and staff. During a tour of the facility, improperly discarded smoking materials were observed on the second-floor patio near the nurse's station, with cigarette butts found on the cement patio and in the gutter near the asphalt roof shingles. These findings were verified by the Director of Maintenance (DM) at the time of observation. Additionally, a resident from the facility's attached residential care facility was observed smoking with a friend on a common sidewalk, a non-permitted area, and discarding their used cigarettes onto the ground. This was confirmed by the receptionist. Further observations revealed cigarette butts near the main entry to the facility, despite a clearly visible no smoking sign. No ashtrays or metal cans with self-closing covers were present. The facility's policy, dated 03/01/22, stated that smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building or on the campus.
Inadequate Hand Hygiene During Meal Tray Distribution
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure appropriate hand hygiene was performed during meal tray distribution, affecting nine residents on the second floor. During an observation, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was seen distributing meal trays without cleansing her hands between interactions with different residents. The CNA moved between rooms, handling personal items and used cups, and placed meal trays on bedside tables without performing hand hygiene. This lack of hand hygiene was observed consistently as the CNA moved from one resident to another, handling various items and assisting residents with their meals. The facility's policy on infection control, dated October 2022, outlines the importance of preventing the transmission of disease and infection. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines emphasize the necessity of hand hygiene before and after patient contact and after touching contaminated surfaces. Despite these guidelines, the CNA confirmed during an interview that she did not cleanse her hands between meal tray distributions, acknowledging that she should have done so. This oversight in hand hygiene practices was noted as a deficiency in the facility's infection prevention and control program.
Inaccurate Weight Monitoring for a Resident
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure accurate weights were obtained for a resident, identified as Resident #34, which affected their nutritional monitoring. Resident #34 was admitted with diagnoses including adenovirus, atrial fibrillation, and muscle weakness, and was noted to be severely cognitively impaired, requiring extensive assistance for daily activities. A review of the weight records showed a significant weight loss of 7.94% from 126 pounds to 116 pounds within a 24-hour period, which was not supported by any documented evidence in the resident's chart. An interview with the Registered Dietician confirmed the inaccuracy of the recorded weights and the lack of awareness regarding the discrepancy. The facility's policy mandates that weights be obtained as ordered and re-weights be conducted to verify any significant changes, which was not adhered to in this case.
Improper Use of Water in Bipap Machine for Resident
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure the proper use of respiratory equipment for a resident requiring a bilevel positive airway pressure (bipap) machine. Resident #77, who was admitted with diagnoses including end stage renal disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and type two diabetes, was identified as needing a bipap machine while sleeping to manage sleep apnea. The medical record and physician's orders confirmed the necessity of the bipap machine for this resident. However, during an observation, it was found that the bipap machine was filled with spring water instead of the recommended distilled water. An interview with an LPN confirmed the use of spring water in the bipap machine, which contradicted the manufacturer's instructions and CDC recommendations. The manufacturer's instructions specified the use of distilled water to prevent nasal dryness and irritation by adding moisture to the airflow. The CDC also advised using distilled or sterilized water in bipap machines to prevent waterborne germs. This oversight in following the proper guidelines for the bipap machine's operation led to the deficiency identified by the surveyors.
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| Oak Hills Nursing Center | 2.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 4 | 0 |
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