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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at J F Hawkins Nursing Home during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Uncovered and Improperly Positioned Catheter Drainage Bags: Staff failed to keep urinary catheter drainage bags covered and properly positioned for two residents. An LPN stated staff are trained to keep catheter bags covered and off the floor, yet one resident was seen ambulating, seated in the day room, and another was seen in bed with uncovered drainage bags visible to others; the DON later observed a catheter bag resting on the floor and stated that was not acceptable.
Failure to Provide Nail Care and Facial Grooming: A resident with CVA-related deficits, hemiplegia, and an ADL self-care deficit was observed with long, dirty nails and long facial hair. The resident stated she wanted her nails trimmed and facial hair shaved, said staff never provided this care, and reported her hair was washed only every few months. No refusals or documentation of nail care or facial grooming were found, and an LPN and CNA acknowledged they had not offered the assistance.
An LPN crushed delayed-release and extended-release medications for one resident, despite manufacturer and pharmacy guidance that these forms are not to be crushed. For another resident, an LPN administered Breo Ellipta without prompting the resident to rinse and spit afterward, even though the order required it. The resident’s care plan did not document refusal to rinse and spit at the time of the observation.
A resident's portable oxygen cylinder was found unsecured on the floor behind their wheelchair, contrary to the facility's oxygen safety policy. Staff interviews revealed that the cylinder was not secured due to oversight after the resident returned from therapy, posing a potential hazard.
A CNA at a LTC facility recorded a video of a resident with dementia during care and posted it on Snapchat, violating the resident's confidentiality and facility policies. The CNA was terminated after the incident was reported to the administrator. The resident's representative confirmed no consent was given for the recording.
Uncovered and Improperly Positioned Catheter Drainage Bags
Penalty
Summary
Staff failed to consistently maintain urinary catheter drainage bags covered and positioned to preserve resident dignity for two residents, R22 and R51. The facility policy, Catheter Care Procedure - Urinary, last revised 12/28/23, stated staff are expected to keep catheter drainage to gravity without kinks or loops, keep privacy bags covering drainage bags while in use, and uphold resident dignity. On 04/14/26 at 11:32 AM, R51 was observed ambulating in the hallway with a physical therapist, who was holding an uncovered urinary catheter drainage bag filled with amber-colored urine visible to others. At 11:43 AM the same day, R22 was observed resting in bed with the catheter drainage bag uncovered and visible to people passing by. On 4/15/26 at 8:46 AM, R22's catheter drainage bag was again observed uncovered while the resident was sleeping. On 04/16/26 at 11:08 AM, R51 was observed seated in a wheelchair in the day room speaking with another resident, with the urinary drainage bag still uncovered and visible in a public setting. During interview, an LPN stated staff are trained to keep catheter bags covered and off the floor and said there was a cover last week but was not sure what happened to it this week. Later that day, the DON observed R22's catheter drainage bag resting on the floor and stated it was not acceptable for the catheter bag to be on the floor.
Failure to Provide Nail Care and Facial Grooming
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a resident who needed assistance with ADLs received necessary nail care and facial grooming. The resident was admitted with diagnoses including aphasia following cerebral infarction, right-sided hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebrovascular disease, morbid obesity, and arthritis of the left hand. The resident’s MDS showed a BIMS score of 15 out of 15, indicating cognitive intactness, and the care plan identified an ADL self-care performance deficit related to CVA/TIA, depression, hemiplegia, and psychoactive drug use. Facility policies stated that residents unable to perform ADLs should receive necessary services to maintain grooming and personal hygiene, and that routine nail care should be provided during ADL care on an ongoing basis. Record review showed no documentation of refusals of ADL care and no charting related to nail care or facial hair grooming. During multiple observations, the resident had long hairs on her chin and long nails with dirt underneath and a yellow, grimy appearance. The resident stated via iPad that she wanted her nails trimmed and facial hair shaved and that this made her feel sad. She later stated that her fingernails had not been cut since admission, that staff never trimmed her nails or facial hair, and that her hair was washed every few months. An LPN and CNA who regularly cared for the resident acknowledged the long nails and facial hair, stated they had not offered assistance, and said they would address the concern. The DON confirmed there were no progress notes indicating refusals and stated her expectation was for staff to offer residents assistance.
Significant Medication Administration Errors
Penalty
Summary
Medication administration errors occurred when the facility failed to follow manufacturer instructions and professional standards for two residents. The facility policy stated medications are to be given according to manufacturer specifications and staff are not to crush medications identified as do not crush. For one resident, the physician order allowed crushing of allowable medications, but the pharmacist clarified that delayed-release, extended-release, sustained-release, and enteric-coated medications are not allowable for crushing under any condition. During observation, an LPN placed Aspirin Delayed-Release and Potassium Chloride Extended-Release into a pouch, crushed them together, and administered them in applesauce. For another resident, an LPN administered Breo Ellipta, an inhaled corticosteroid, without prompting or assisting the resident to rinse and spit after inhalation. The physician order for this resident included instructions to rinse the mouth with water and spit after use. The resident’s care plan addressed several behavioral concerns related to traumatic brain injury, but it did not include documentation about refusal to rinse and spit after inhaler use at the time of the observation. The DON later stated the resident typically refuses to rinse and does not like to spit out water after inhaler use, but this refusal was not verified at the time of the observed administration.
Unsafe Storage of Oxygen Cylinder for Resident
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure the safe storage of a portable compressed oxygen cylinder for one resident, identified as R113, who was using oxygen. The oxygen cylinder, a Type E, was observed to be free-standing upright on the floor behind the resident's wheelchair, rather than being attached to a cylinder stand or other medical equipment designed to hold compressed gas cylinders. This observation was made after the resident had returned from therapy, and it was confirmed by a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) that the cylinder should have been secured to prevent it from tipping over. Interviews with staff, including the Unit Manager, Director of Physical Therapy, and an Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed (OTR/L), revealed that the oxygen cylinder was not secured due to oversight and time constraints. The staff acknowledged the risk of the cylinder tipping over and potentially exploding if not properly secured. The facility's policy on oxygen safety, which requires cylinders to be attached to a stand or medical equipment, was not followed in this instance, leading to a potential hazard for the resident and others in the vicinity.
Breach of Resident Confidentiality Due to Unauthorized Video Recording
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to protect the confidentiality of a resident, identified as R1, by allowing a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to record a video of the resident on her cellphone, which was subsequently posted on the social media platform Snapchat. The incident was discovered when the facility's administrator received the video from a third-party source, prompting an investigation. The video depicted R1, who has a diagnosis of dementia and Alzheimer's, in a vulnerable state during a brief change, with the resident appearing combative and the CNA continuing to provide care without ceasing. The facility's policy on social media explicitly prohibits the use of personal electronic devices in resident areas without prior written approval and forbids sharing or disclosing any resident's photo or video without written permission. Despite these policies, the CNA recorded and shared the video without consent, violating the resident's rights and the facility's guidelines. The CNA was a part-time employee and was terminated immediately upon the discovery of the incident. Interviews conducted during the investigation revealed that the CNA claimed the video was initially recorded to demonstrate the resident's reaction during care. However, the resident's representative confirmed that no consent was given for such recording, and the resident, being a private person, would not have agreed to it. The facility's failure to enforce its policies and protect the resident's privacy led to a breach of confidentiality and resident rights, as outlined in federal regulations.
Removal Plan
- Monitor R1 for any changes in behavior/mood.
- Notifications made to the RP, primary physician, medical director, police, Department of Public Health, and the Ombudsman.
- Resident's care plan reviewed and updated by the Inter Disciplinary Team.
- CNA1 was immediately suspended and terminated.
- Residents with a BIMS of 8 or greater were interviewed regarding abuse and staff use of cell phones in patient rooms.
- Residents with a BIMS of 7 and lower had body and skin assessments with no signs of abuse noted.
- Staff interviews conducted to inquire about any witnessed abuse, HIPAA violations, and social media use.
- DON reviewed incidents for trends and patterns of abuse.
- Re-education of all staff on abuse, HIPAA, cell phones, and social media started and completed. New hires to receive this education in orientation.
- Posttest issued to all employees with all employees scoring 100%.
- Administrator reviewed abuse, social media policy, and HIPAA policy.
- Ad HOC QAPI meeting held to review facility past non-compliance.
- Social Services and Activity Director to interview/questionnaire five staff members weekly for twelve weeks to monitor understanding of abuse, HIPAA, and Social Media Policy.
- Social Services and Activity Director to interview/questionnaire five residents weekly for twelve weeks to monitor concerns with abuse, HIPAA, and Social Media Policy.
- Audit findings to be reported by the administrator at QAPI on a monthly basis for three months or any time concerns are identified.
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