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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Diversicare Of Copper Basin during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Surveyors found that kitchen cooking equipment was not maintained in a sanitary condition, with food debris and grease residue present on the griddle and surrounding areas. Additionally, an expired container of lime juice without a clear expiration date was found in the walk-in refrigerator and had not been discarded as required by facility policy. The Dietary Manager confirmed these issues, which had the potential to affect all residents.
A resident's private health information was left visible on an unlocked computer screen when an LPN walked away from the medication cart during medication administration. The LPN admitted to forgetting to secure the screen, and the administrator confirmed that this action did not comply with facility policy for protecting resident information.
A resident with a history of dental issues was inaccurately assessed on the MDS, which failed to document multiple missing, broken natural teeth, and tooth fragments. Despite the resident being cognitively intact and able to report his dental status, the MDS Coordinator confirmed the assessment did not reflect the resident's true oral condition.
The facility did not provide advanced notice of care plan conference meetings to three residents and their representatives, as required by policy. Interviews and record reviews showed that cognitively intact and impaired residents, as well as responsible parties, were not notified or invited to participate in care plan meetings, and staff were unclear about who was responsible for sending invitations. This deficiency was identified through policy review, medical record review, and interviews.
A resident with chronic respiratory conditions was observed receiving humidified oxygen therapy without the required dating and staff initials on the oxygen tubing and humidification bottle. Facility staff, including an LPN and the Central Supply Coordinator, confirmed that the equipment was not labeled as per policy, and there was no other documentation of when the items were last changed.
A resident admitted with multiple diagnoses and found to be cognitively intact did not have complete or accurate documentation of Advance Directives in the medical record. The relevant sections of the Admission Agreement were left blank and unsigned, and staff interviews revealed a lack of follow-up and unclear responsibility for ensuring the documents were obtained and filed.
Unsanitary Kitchen Equipment and Expired Food Item Found
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain kitchen cooking equipment in a sanitary condition and did not discard an expired cold food item in the walk-in refrigerator, as required by facility policy. Observations revealed that the griddle cook top had brownish-black food debris and a grease-like residue on both the inner and outer panels, which extended down to the gas range. The Dietary Manager (DM) confirmed that while the griddle was wiped down after each use and deep cleaned nightly, the equipment was not maintained in a sanitary condition at the time of inspection. Additionally, during an inspection of the walk-in refrigerator, a 32-ounce container of lime juice was found with an open date but no expiration date labeled, and the year of opening was unknown. The DM stated that opened food items should be discarded within seven days, and confirmed that the expired lime juice was still available for resident use and should have been discarded. These deficiencies had the potential to affect all 29 residents served by the facility.
Failure to Protect Resident Health Information During Medication Administration
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Summary
A deficiency occurred when a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) failed to protect a resident's private health information during medication administration. The LPN left the medication cart unattended with the computer screen unlocked, displaying the resident's personal and medical information. This lapse was observed during a medication pass, and the LPN later acknowledged forgetting to lock and cover the screen before leaving the cart. The resident involved had a medical history that included Parkinson's Disease, Diabetes, and Muscle Weakness. Facility policy requires all personnel to manage and protect resident information to prevent unauthorized disclosure. The administrator confirmed that the LPN did not follow protocol, resulting in the resident's health information being accessible to unauthorized individuals.
Inaccurate Oral/Dental Assessment on MDS
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Summary
The facility failed to accurately assess the oral and dental status of a resident who was admitted with diagnoses including Major Depressive Disorder and other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures. A significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment indicated the resident was cognitively intact and documented that the resident had no tooth fragments or broken natural teeth. However, during interviews and direct observation, the resident reported having broken and missing teeth for years, and examination revealed multiple missing and broken natural teeth as well as tooth fragments. The MDS Coordinator, responsible for the oral/dental assessment, confirmed that the MDS assessment did not accurately reflect the resident's actual oral condition.
Failure to Provide Advanced Notice of Care Plan Meetings
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide advanced notice of care plan conference meetings for three residents, as required by its own policy and federal regulations. The policy specifies that the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), in conjunction with the resident and their family or legal representative, must develop and implement a comprehensive, person-centered care plan, and that residents and their representatives should be informed and involved in the care planning process. However, review of medical records and interviews revealed that residents and their representatives were not consistently notified or invited to participate in these meetings. For one resident with diagnoses including COPD, depression, and hypertension, who was cognitively intact, there was no evidence of being invited to or participating in care plan meetings, despite the resident stating she had never been invited. The Social Services/Admissions Director confirmed that she did not automatically notify or invite residents or their representatives to quarterly care plan meetings, and the RN MDS Coordinator was unaware of the last care plan meeting for this resident. Similar findings were noted for another resident with severe cognitive impairment, whose responsible party reported never being invited to a care plan meeting, and for a third resident, also cognitively intact, who stated he had never been notified of such meetings. Interviews with facility staff, including the Social Services/Admissions Director, RN MDS Coordinator, and Administrator, revealed confusion and lack of clarity regarding responsibility for inviting residents and their representatives to care plan meetings. The Social Services/Admissions Director acknowledged that after a staff transition, no one was inviting residents and families to the meetings, and there was no documentation to indicate that advanced notice was provided. The deficiency was identified through policy review, medical record review, and staff and resident interviews.
Failure to Date Oxygen Tubing and Humidification Bottles
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that oxygen tubing and humidification bottles used for a resident receiving oxygen therapy were properly dated, as required by facility policy. The policy specified that oxygen tubing and humidification bottles should be changed according to manufacturer guidance, with initials and the date of change documented directly on the equipment. Observations over two days revealed that a resident with chronic respiratory conditions, including chronic congestive heart failure and chronic respiratory failure, was receiving humidified oxygen via nasal cannula, but neither the oxygen tubing nor the humidification bottle was labeled with the date or staff initials. Interviews with facility staff, including an LPN, the Central Supply Coordinator, and the RN MDS Coordinator, confirmed that the responsibility for changing and dating the tubing and bottles rested with the Central Supply Coordinator. Staff were unable to determine how long the equipment had been in use due to the lack of labeling, and there was no alternative documentation of the change dates. The resident involved was noted to be severely cognitively impaired and had no recent respiratory infections or problems at the time of the observations.
Incomplete Documentation of Advance Directives in Medical Record
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the medical record for one resident was complete and accurate regarding Advance Directives. Upon review, the resident was admitted with multiple diagnoses, including Multiple Sclerosis and a history of falls, and was found to be cognitively intact. The Baseline Care Plan and Admission Agreement referenced the existence of Advance Directives, such as a Do Not Resuscitate order and Living Will, but the relevant sections in the Admission Agreement were left blank and unsigned by both staff and the resident or representative. There was no documentation in the medical record confirming receipt or review of the resident's Advance Directives. Interviews revealed that the Social Services/Admissions Director was responsible for completing the Admission Agreement, including the Advance Directive sections, but did not confirm or follow up on whether the resident's daughter provided the necessary documents. The Social Services/Admissions Director was unaware of who was responsible for ensuring the Advance Directives were obtained and placed in the medical record. The Administrator confirmed that the forms were expected to be completed in full, but acknowledged that the Advance Directive section for this resident was incomplete.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
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| Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge | 9.5 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing | 15 mi | ★★★★★ | 2 | 0 |
| Parkside Center For Nursing And Rehab At Ellijay | 22.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 8 | 0 |
| Union County Nursing Home | 24.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 0 |
| Etowah Health And Rehabilitation | 25.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 10 | 0 |
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