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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Alpine Nursing Home Inc during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to meet the nutritional needs of residents as its diet manual did not include national guidelines or current Dietary Reference Intakes. Additionally, the menu served lacked standardized recipes, and the Food Service Director confirmed the absence of recipes with caloric and nutrient content.
The facility was cited for several deficiencies in food service safety, including improperly labeled spray bottles, accumulation of grease on kitchen surfaces, uncovered trash receptacles, and improper cooling of food. These issues were observed during a survey and acknowledged by the Food Service Director.
A facility failed to follow a physician's order for a resident with bradycardia by measuring the radial pulse instead of the apical pulse. The Medication Technician documented the radial pulse as the apical pulse on the MAR for multiple days, which was acknowledged by the Director of Nursing Services.
The facility failed to provide trauma-informed care for five residents by not completing trauma assessments or developing care plans that accounted for their traumatic experiences and preferences. The Director of Nursing Services confirmed the lack of completed assessments, despite the facility's policy emphasizing the importance of addressing past trauma.
The facility failed to ensure that nursing staff had the necessary competencies to provide safe and effective care. Five Medication Technicians were found to lack the skills to obtain an apical pulse, impacting the care of a resident with bradycardia. The Director of Nursing Services confirmed the absence of competency assessments for these staff members.
The facility failed to provide respiratory care consistent with professional standards for two residents. One resident's oxygen tubing was not changed as ordered, and another resident received an incorrect oxygen flow rate. Both discrepancies were acknowledged by nursing staff and the Director of Nursing Services.
The facility failed to maintain accurate medical records for two residents receiving oxygen therapy. One resident's oxygen tubing was not changed as documented, and another resident's PRN oxygen administration was not recorded in the Treatment Administration Record.
The facility failed to conduct appropriate infection control practices for two staff members during the care of COVID-19 positive residents. Staff D administered eye drops without gloves and did not perform hand hygiene, while Staff E performed nail care without gloves and brushed nail clippings onto the floor. Both staff members admitted to not following proper PPE protocols.
The facility failed to ensure accurate assessments for a resident with hand contractures. Despite OT evaluations documenting contractures in both hands, the MDS Assessments did not reflect these findings on multiple dates. The Therapy Manager and DON confirmed the oversight, acknowledging the inaccuracy in the assessments.
Failure to Meet Nutritional Needs Due to Lack of Standardized Recipes
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Summary
The facility failed to provide a dietary menu that meets the nutritional needs of residents in accordance with established national guidelines. The facility's diet manual, titled Alpine Nursing Home LLC Dietary Manual 2024-2025, did not include the established national guidelines for developing regular and therapeutic diet menus. Additionally, the manual lacked the current Dietary Reference Intakes, which are necessary to ensure the nutritional adequacy of the menu served to the resident population. A review of the menu served from March 24, 2025, through March 27, 2025, showed no evidence of standardized recipes being on file. During an interview with the Food Service Director, in the presence of the Director of Nursing Services, it was revealed that the facility does not have standardized recipes with caloric and nutrient content.
Deficiencies in Food Service Safety and Labeling
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Summary
The facility was found to have several deficiencies in food service safety during a survey. Observations revealed that spray bottles in the main kitchen were improperly labeled, lacking necessary information such as a signal word or a statement indicating that full label information was available on the outside package. This was in violation of the State Operations Manual Appendix PP-Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard. Additionally, the kitchen hood over the stove was noted to have an accumulation of grease, which was acknowledged by the Food Service Director (FSD) as needing cleaning, contravening the Rhode Island Food Code requirement for nonfood contact surfaces to be free of dirt and debris. Further observations identified that trash receptacles in the kitchen were uncovered and not in continuous use, which is against the Rhode Island Food Code. Moreover, the facility failed to properly cool cooked time/temperature control for safety food, as evidenced by the split pea soup not reaching the required temperature within the specified time frame. The FSD was unaware of this issue until it was pointed out by the surveyor. These findings indicate a failure to adhere to professional standards for food service safety, as required by relevant regulations.
Failure to Follow Physician's Order for Apical Pulse Monitoring
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The facility failed to ensure that services provided met professional standards of quality by not following a physician's order for a resident diagnosed with bradycardia. The resident had a physician's order to monitor the apical pulse daily, which is the most accurate evaluation of heart rate, especially when an abnormality is detected. However, during a surveyor observation, it was found that a Medication Technician, Staff A, obtained the resident's radial pulse instead of the apical pulse as ordered. Staff A admitted to documenting the radial pulse as if it were the apical pulse on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for multiple days in April 2024. The Director of Nursing Services acknowledged that Staff A did not follow the physician's order and confirmed that it is the facility's expectation for staff to adhere to such orders. The MAR review for April 2024 showed that Staff A documented obtaining the apical pulse on eight out of twelve days, despite actually measuring the radial pulse. This discrepancy highlights a failure in following professional standards and physician directives, potentially impacting the resident's care and monitoring for bradycardia.
Failure to Provide Trauma-Informed Care
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The facility failed to ensure that residents who are trauma survivors received trauma-informed care in accordance with professional standards of practice. Specifically, for five residents, the facility did not complete trauma assessments or develop and implement care plans that accounted for their traumatic experiences and preferences. Resident ID #31, who was admitted with diagnoses including depression, anxiety, and dementia with psychotic disturbance, had a documented history of trauma involving the tragic death of a spouse. Despite this, there was no evidence of a completed trauma assessment or a care plan addressing the trauma. Similarly, residents ID #22, #26, #50, and #51, all admitted with various forms of dementia and anxiety, also lacked documented trauma-informed care assessments. During an interview, the Director of Nursing Services confirmed that trauma assessments were the responsibility of the Social Worker but was unable to provide evidence that these assessments had been completed for the mentioned residents. The facility's policy on Trauma-Informed Care & Compassion Fatigue emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing past traumatic experiences to provide a sense of safety and well-being for residents. However, the facility did not adhere to this policy, resulting in a failure to provide appropriate trauma-informed care for the affected residents.
Failure to Ensure Nursing Staff Competency in Obtaining Apical Pulse
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that nursing staff possessed the appropriate competencies and skill sets to provide nursing and related services to assure resident safety and maintain the highest practicable physical well-being of each resident. Specifically, five Medication Technicians (MTs) were found to lack the competency to obtain an apical pulse, which is a critical measurement for residents with certain heart conditions. This deficiency was identified through surveyor observations, record reviews, and staff interviews. For instance, Resident ID #8, who was admitted with a diagnosis of bradycardia, had a physician's order to monitor the apical pulse daily. However, during an observation, Staff A was found to be obtaining the radial pulse instead of the apical pulse as ordered. Staff A admitted to documenting the radial pulse as if it were the apical pulse on the Medication Administration Record (MAR). The Director of Nursing Services (DNS) confirmed that there was no evidence that the five MTs had demonstrated the competencies and skill sets for obtaining an apical pulse. The deficiency was further substantiated by the DNS's acknowledgment that the facility lacked evidence of competency assessments for the MTs in question. This lapse in ensuring proper competencies directly impacted the care provided to residents, particularly those with specific medical conditions requiring accurate heart rate monitoring. The report highlights that the facility did not meet the regulatory requirements as outlined in the State Operation Manual Appendix PP, which mandates that all nursing staff possess the necessary competencies to meet residents' needs safely and promote their well-being.
Failure to Provide Appropriate Respiratory Care
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The facility failed to provide respiratory care consistent with professional standards of practice for two residents. Resident ID #2, who was readmitted with diagnoses including acute and chronic respiratory failure, obstructive sleep apnea, and pulmonary fibrosis, had a physician's order to change oxygen tubing weekly. However, surveyor observations on multiple dates revealed that the oxygen tubing was not changed as per the order, with the tubing labeled with an outdated date. Both the Licensed Practical Nurse and the Director of Nursing Services acknowledged the discrepancy during interviews. Resident ID #23, admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure, had a physician's order for oxygen administration at 2-4 liters per minute as needed for shortness of breath. Surveyor observations found that the resident was receiving only 1.5 liters per minute, contrary to the physician's order. The Registered Nurse and the Director of Nursing Services confirmed that the oxygen was not administered as prescribed. These failures indicate a lack of adherence to physician orders and professional standards of practice in respiratory care.
Failure to Maintain Accurate Medical Records for Oxygen Therapy
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain accurate medical records in accordance with professional standards for two residents receiving oxygen therapy. For Resident ID #2, who was admitted with acute and chronic respiratory failure, obstructive sleep apnea, and pulmonary fibrosis, a physician's order required weekly changes of oxygen tubing. Despite documentation indicating the tubing was changed on 4/6/2024, surveyor observations on 4/10/2024 and 4/11/2024 revealed the tubing was dated 3/31. Both a Licensed Practical Nurse and the Director of Nursing Services confirmed the discrepancy, acknowledging the inaccurate documentation. For Resident ID #23, admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure, a physician's order prescribed oxygen via nasal cannula as needed for shortness of breath. Surveyor observations on 4/11/2024 and 4/12/2024 confirmed the resident was receiving oxygen, but the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) was not signed off for these dates. A Registered Nurse admitted to not documenting the administration of oxygen on 4/12/2024, and the Director of Nursing Services confirmed that the expectation was for nursing staff to document PRN oxygen administration on the TAR.
Infection Control Deficiency: PPE and Hand Hygiene Failures
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The facility failed to conduct appropriate infection control practices relative to personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand hygiene for two staff members, Staff D and E, during the care of COVID-19 positive residents. Staff D was observed administering eye drops to a resident without wearing gloves and touching the resident's bedside table and drawer without performing hand hygiene. Staff D acknowledged the failure to apply gloves and perform hand hygiene before administering the eye drops. This incident involved a resident diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease who was admitted in April 2022 and was on droplet and contact precautions due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the facility. Similarly, Staff E was observed performing nail care for another COVID-19 positive resident without wearing gloves and brushing nail clippings off the resident's bed onto the floor. Staff E also touched the resident's bedside table without wearing gloves. Staff E admitted to not applying gloves before entering the room. This incident involved a resident diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who was admitted in January 2022 and was also on droplet and contact precautions. The Director of Nursing Services (DNS) confirmed the expectation for staff to follow proper infection control practices but could not explain why Staff D and E failed to do so.
Failure to Accurately Reflect Resident's Hand Contractures in Assessments
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The facility failed to ensure that the assessment accurately reflected the resident's status for a resident with hand contractures. The resident was admitted in January 2022 with diagnoses including age-related physical disability, tremors, and contracture of the right hand. Occupational Therapy (OT) evaluations and treatments from April 2023 to November 2023 documented contractures in both hands, which caused functional limitations. However, the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessments did not document these contractures on multiple dates from April 2023 to March 2024. During a surveyor observation in April 2024, the resident's hands appeared contracted. Interviews with the Therapy Manager and the Director of Nursing Services confirmed that therapy was provided for the hand contractures and that the MDS Assessments should have reflected these contractures. The Director of Nursing Services acknowledged the inaccuracy in the MDS Assessments and was unable to provide evidence that they were completed accurately for the resident's hand contractures.
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