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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at North Beach Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to maintain a safe environment as one out of three dryer lint traps in the laundry room was found full of lint. The cleaning log was missing signatures, and Staff D admitted to not cleaning the trap due to being busy, acknowledging the potential fire hazard. The facility also lacked a policy for cleaning lint traps.
The facility failed to notify the Ombudsman about the transfer of five residents to hospitals due to unsuccessful fax attempts. Despite ongoing issues with a busy fax line, the facility did not follow up for alternative communication methods until January 2025. The deficiency involved residents with various medical conditions, including COPD, acute respiratory failure, and diabetes, who were transferred without confirmed notification to the Ombudsman.
The facility failed to properly store and handle medications, as evidenced by discontinued drugs found on a cart, medications left unattended, and improper storage practices in the medication room. An LPN acknowledged the oversight, and an RN left medications unattended while searching for a disposal system. Personal items were found in the medication room, and insulin was improperly stored in a pocket. Medications were also found unattended in resident rooms, contrary to facility policy.
The facility failed to maintain sanitary food storage conditions, with the North Wing refrigerator operating at 50°F and lacking proper food dating, while the South Wing refrigerator lacked a thermometer. These issues were confirmed by staff interviews and photographic evidence.
The facility failed to follow infection control practices with a vital signs machine and laundry storage. An LPN did not disinfect a blood pressure machine after use, and clean curtains were improperly stored in the wash area. These actions were against the facility's infection control policies.
A facility failed to ensure a resident's emergency alert devices were accessible, as the call light and phone were observed out of reach on multiple occasions. The resident, diagnosed with epilepsy and requiring maximal assistance, had a care plan indicating a self-care deficit. Despite facility policies requiring call lights to be within reach, staff interviews confirmed the devices were not positioned correctly, highlighting a failure to accommodate the resident's needs.
A resident experienced a choking incident due to unblended food, which was necessary for their dietary needs. Despite the resident reporting the incident to an LPN, the nurse failed to document it or notify the physician, as required by the care plan. The Director of Nursing was unaware of the incident, highlighting a lapse in communication and documentation.
The facility failed to provide quality care for two residents, leading to a choking incident and improper meal positioning. A resident experienced food aspiration and was not assisted or reported by an LPN, while another resident was observed eating in a reclined position, contrary to care plan guidelines. Both incidents highlight lapses in documentation and adherence to care plans.
Two residents were found with prohibited items in their rooms, including cigarettes and a shaving razor, despite facility policies. A resident with quadriplegia had smoking materials in their room, while another resident with Major Depressive Disorder had a shaving razor. Staff were aware of these issues but failed to prevent the recurrence, leading to safety hazards.
The facility failed to address repeated deficiencies in reasonable accommodations, drug storage, and infection control, affecting 94 residents. Despite monthly QAPI meetings involving key staff, the facility did not effectively implement corrective actions to prevent these issues.
Failure to Maintain Safe Environment Due to Uncleaned Dryer Lint Trap
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The facility failed to provide a safe environment for its residents, as evidenced by an observation in the laundry room where one out of three dryer lint traps was found full of lint. This was discovered during a laundry tour conducted with the Director of Housekeeping. The lint trap in question was not cleaned, and the log that tracks the cleaning of lint traps was missing two signatures, with the last entry made the previous night. Staff D, responsible for housekeeping and laundry, admitted to not cleaning the lint trap due to being busy and acknowledged the potential fire hazard posed by the uncleaned lint trap. Additionally, the facility lacked a policy for the cleaning of lint traps, as confirmed by the Director of Nursing.
Failure to Notify Ombudsman of Resident Transfers
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The facility failed to notify the Office of the Ombudsman about the transfer of five residents to the hospital, as evidenced by unsuccessful fax transmittals of the Notice of Transfer/Discharge Letter for November and December 2024. The residents involved were part of a sample of 23, with a total of 94 residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey. The deficiency was identified through record reviews and interviews, revealing that the facility did not confirm receipt of the notices by the Ombudsman. Resident #17 was transferred to a hospital for acute respiratory failure, and the fax notification to the Ombudsman was unsuccessful due to a busy line. Similarly, Resident #16 was transferred for a PEG tube placement, and the notification fax also encountered a busy signal. The medical records staff acknowledged the issue but did not follow up with the Ombudsman for an alternative method of communication. This pattern was consistent for Residents #10, #24, and #73, who were also transferred to hospitals without successful notification to the Ombudsman. Interviews with the Director of Nursing and medical records staff revealed ongoing issues with faxing the notices, with the Ombudsman line consistently busy. Despite attempts to contact the Ombudsman for an alternative number, the facility did not receive a resolution until January 2025, when the Ombudsman confirmed that they had not been receiving the forms and provided an email address for future communications. The facility's policy required that a copy of the transfer or discharge notice be sent to the Ombudsman at the same time it was provided to the resident and their representative, which was not adhered to in these cases.
Improper Storage and Handling of Medications
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The facility failed to ensure proper storage and handling of drugs and biologicals, as evidenced by several observations and interviews. Discontinued medication, Dificid (fidaxomicin) 200 mg, was found on a medication cart despite being discontinued on 12/24/24. Staff I, an LPN, acknowledged the oversight and mentioned that all nurses are responsible for checking their carts for discontinued and expired medications. Additionally, during a medication administration observation, Staff J, an RN, left medications unattended on a counter while searching for a drug disposal system, which was not readily available on the cart. Further observations revealed improper storage practices in the medication room, where staff's personal items were found on the counter, and the refrigerator for residents' food was noted to be at an improper temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. An undated open bottle of sterile water for inhalation was also found in the medication room. Staff J, RN, was observed placing insulin in her pocket, which she later acknowledged was inappropriate. The DON confirmed that medications should not be left unattended and that personal items should not be stored in the medication room. Additional deficiencies were noted in resident rooms, where medications were found unattended. A medicine cup with a pill was observed on a bed next to a resident, and a bottle of Vitamin C was found in a nightstand drawer. Another resident had two inhalers hidden inside a tissue box, which were brought in by a family member. The facility's policy on medication labeling and storage was reviewed, indicating that medications should be stored in locked compartments under proper conditions, but these practices were not consistently followed.
Deficiency in Food Storage and Temperature Monitoring
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The facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the storage of food, as evidenced by observations and interviews during a survey. On the North Wing, the nourishment pantry refrigerator was found to be operating at 50 degrees Fahrenheit, which is above the acceptable range of 35 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, three plastic bags containing residents' food were labeled but not dated, contrary to the facility's policy that requires all food to be dated to ensure proper rotation by expiration dates. Photographic evidence was submitted to support these findings. On the South Wing, the nourishment pantry refrigerator lacked a thermometer, making it impossible to monitor the temperature effectively. Although the residents' food in this refrigerator was dated and labeled, the absence of a thermometer was confirmed by a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) during an interview. The Director of Nursing (DON) also confirmed that the pantry refrigerator should have a thermometer, and the temperature should be maintained at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The facility's records indicated that the temperatures were within the acceptable range earlier in the day, but the lack of a thermometer and the improper temperature on the North Wing suggest lapses in monitoring and maintaining food safety standards.
Infection Control Lapses in Vital Signs Machine and Laundry Storage
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The facility failed to adhere to infection prevention and control practices, as observed with one of the two vital signs machines. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) was seen measuring a resident's blood pressure and subsequently placing the used machine in the hallway without disinfecting it. The LPN admitted to forgetting to clean the machine, despite the facility's protocol requiring disinfection with sanitizing cloths after each use to prevent cross-contamination. The facility's policy mandates the use of standard precautions in all resident care situations, which was not followed in this instance. Additionally, during a laundry tour, clean curtains were found improperly stored in the wash area, partially covered in a plastic bag. This was contrary to the facility's policy, which requires the separation of soiled and clean linen to maintain aseptic conditions. The Director of Housekeeping acknowledged the storage issue, citing space constraints as the reason for storing clean linens in the wash area. These lapses in infection control practices were identified through observations, record reviews, and staff interviews.
Inaccessible Emergency Alert Devices for Resident
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The facility failed to ensure that a resident's emergency alert devices were accessible, as evidenced by observations of the resident's call light and phone being out of reach. During observations on two separate occasions, the resident was seen in bed with the call light hanging behind the bed and the phone placed on top of the overhead light, making them inaccessible. The resident, who has a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy and requires maximal assistance for care, was admitted to the facility with orders for bedrails for positioning and enabling. The resident's care plan indicates a self-care deficit and requires assistance with personal care tasks and mobility. Interviews with facility staff revealed that the call light should be within reach of residents at all times, and rounds should be conducted every two hours. The facility's policy on call lights mandates that they be accessible to residents when in bed, in the shower, or on the floor. Despite these policies, the resident's emergency alert devices were not positioned to allow the resident to call for assistance, indicating a failure to accommodate the resident's needs and preferences adequately.
Failure to Implement Nutritional Care Plan
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The facility failed to implement a nutritional care plan for a resident, resulting in a deficiency. The incident involved a resident who experienced a choking episode due to the inability to blend food, which was necessary for their dietary needs. The resident, who was cognitively intact, reported the incident to a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) after being assisted by a roommate. The LPN assessed the resident and found no immediate issues but failed to document the incident or notify the physician, as required by the care plan. The resident's care plan, initiated in December 2024, included monitoring for chewing and swallowing difficulties and notifying a physician if such issues were observed. Despite the resident's report of choking, the LPN did not follow these protocols. The Director of Nursing was unaware of the incident, indicating a lapse in communication and documentation. The facility's policy requires comprehensive, person-centered care plans with measurable objectives, which were not adhered to in this case.
Failure to Prevent Aspiration and Ensure Proper Positioning During Meals
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The facility failed to provide quality care for Resident #297, who experienced a choking incident due to food aspiration. The resident, who requires a gluten-free diet with regular texture and thin liquids, reported that a chunk of food became lodged in their throat, necessitating intervention from a roommate. Despite the presence of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) during the incident, the nurse did not intervene, document the event, or notify the physician, as required by the resident's care plan. The resident's care plan specifically included monitoring for signs of chewing or swallowing difficulties and notifying the physician if such issues were noted. The Director of Nursing was unaware of the incident, indicating a lapse in communication and documentation. Resident #398 was observed inappropriately positioned during meals, which could increase the risk of aspiration. The resident, who requires maximal assistance for care due to impaired mobility and generalized weakness, was seen slouched over and in a reclined position while eating. The care plan for this resident included the use of bedrails for positioning and enabling, yet the resident was not positioned at the recommended 45-to-90-degree angle during meals. An LPN confirmed that residents should be positioned correctly to prevent choking, but this was not adhered to in the case of Resident #398.
Inadequate Supervision and Safety Hazards in Resident Rooms
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The facility failed to provide adequate supervision and maintain an environment free of safety hazards for two residents. Resident #9 was found with boxes of cigarettes and an electric cigarette in their room, despite the facility's policy prohibiting smoking materials in resident rooms. The resident, who is cognitively intact and requires assistance for certain activities, was aware of the smoking policy but continued to keep smoking materials in their room. Staff, including a CNA and the DON, were aware of the situation and had previously removed smoking items from the resident's room, but the resident continued to obtain more. Resident #17 was observed with a shaving razor in their room, which was brought in by the resident's son. The resident, who has a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder and requires assistance with activities of daily living, was not provided the razor by staff, and it was not noticed during rounds or hygiene care. The presence of the razor posed a potential safety hazard, especially given the resident's cognitive status and need for supervision. The facility's policies on smoking and safety were not effectively enforced, leading to these deficiencies. The smoking policy clearly states that smoking materials should be stored by staff and only used in designated areas, while the safety policy emphasizes the importance of a hazard-free environment. Despite these policies, the facility did not adequately prevent residents from having prohibited items in their rooms, resulting in safety hazards.
Repeated Deficiencies in Accommodations, Drug Storage, and Infection Control
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The facility failed to effectively implement plans of action to correctly identify and address quality deficiencies in several areas, including F558 Reasonable Accommodations Needs/Preferences, F761 Label/Store Drugs and Biologicals, and F880 Infection Prevention & Control. These deficiencies were identified during a recertification survey, with the exit date of August 31, 2023, and have the potential to affect 94 residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey. Specifically, the facility was cited for failing to ensure reasonable accommodations related to call lights, as well as issues related to the labeling and storage of drugs and biologicals, and infection prevention and control. The facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings, which are held monthly or as needed, involve a comprehensive team including the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and other department heads. Despite these meetings, the facility's efforts to monitor and communicate quality assurance issues with department heads were insufficient to prevent the recurrence of these deficiencies. The facility's QAPI goals emphasize providing excellent quality care and services, yet the repeated deficiencies indicate a gap between the stated goals and the actual implementation of effective corrective actions.
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