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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Waterford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A facility failed to ensure the safety of a resident with orders for bilateral floor mats, as only one mat was often in place, contrary to physician's orders. Additionally, three out of four biohazard rooms were found unlocked, allowing staff to enter without a code or key, violating the facility's policy for biohazard waste management.
A privacy breach occurred when a medication cart was left unattended with residents' personal health information visible on the electronic medication administration screen. A RN admitted to leaving the screen open while entering a resident's room, contrary to the facility's HIPAA policy requiring protection of personal health information.
A facility failed to accurately code an MDS assessment for a resident discharged home, incorrectly documenting the discharge as to a hospital. The resident, with a history of cerebral infarction and other conditions, was admitted for rehabilitation and intended to return home. Record reviews and staff interviews confirmed the error, highlighting a lapse in following the facility's MDS documentation policy.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment had medications left unsecured on their overbed table, contrary to facility policy. The CNA admitted to leaving the items out, and the LPN stated that medications are usually stored at the nurses' station or in a bedside drawer. The DON confirmed the oversight after reviewing evidence.
Deficiencies in Resident Safety and Biohazard Room Security
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The facility failed to ensure the safety of a vulnerable resident, identified as Resident #54, who had orders for bilateral floor mats to prevent falls. Observations revealed that on multiple occasions, only one floor mat was in place while the resident was in bed, contrary to the physician's orders. Interviews with staff, including an LPN and a CNA, confirmed that the resident was supposed to have two floor mats, and they were responsible for ensuring the mats were in place during rounds. The resident's medical records indicated a history of falls and a care plan that included the use of bilateral floor mats for safety. Despite these measures, the facility did not consistently implement the necessary interventions to reduce the risk of falls for Resident #54. Additionally, the facility failed to maintain the security of biohazard rooms, as three out of four soiled utility rooms were found unlocked. Staff members, including an RN and a CNA, were observed entering these rooms without using a code or key, which is against the facility's policy for biohazard waste management. The Director of Nursing confirmed that the biohazard rooms are supposed to be locked automatically to ensure resident safety and infection control. A tour of the facility revealed that the doors to these rooms were not functioning as intended, allowing unauthorized access.
Privacy Breach of Residents' Health Information
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The facility failed to maintain the privacy of residents' personal and medical records, as observed on one of the eight medication carts. During an observation on the third floor, an unattended medication cart was found with residents' personal health information visible on the electronic medication administration screen. This incident involved Staff E, a Registered Nurse (RN), who left the computer screen open while quickly entering a resident's room. Upon inquiry by the surveyor, Staff E acknowledged the oversight and stated that the screen should have been closed when away from the medication cart. The facility's policy on HIPAA, implemented on 11/27/2019, mandates that all employees comply with procedures to protect residents' personal identifiable health information. The policy also specifies that sanctions will be applied against employees who fail to adhere to these procedures. At the time of the survey, there were 201 residents residing in the facility.
Inaccurate MDS Coding for Resident Discharge
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The facility failed to accurately code a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for a resident who was discharged from the facility. The resident, who had a medical history of cerebral infarction, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and osteoarthritis, was admitted for short-term rehabilitation and was intended to return to the community. However, the MDS assessment incorrectly documented the resident as being discharged to an acute hospital, while the resident was actually discharged home with home health services. The error was identified through a review of various records, including the Demographic Face Sheet, Physician's Order Sheet, Discharge Care Plan, and IDT Discharge Progress Note, all of which confirmed the resident's discharge to their home. Interviews with the Social Services Director, MDS Coordinator, and Director of Nursing corroborated the documentation error, acknowledging that the MDS was incorrect in stating the resident was discharged to the hospital. This discrepancy highlights a failure in the facility's adherence to its policy and procedure for ensuring accurate MDS documentation.
Medication Storage Deficiency
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The facility failed to ensure the safe storage of medications for one resident, as observed during a survey. Medications, including two ointments, one medicated powder, and one cream, were found on the overbed table in the resident's room. The resident, who was asleep at the time of the initial observation, has a severe cognitive impairment with a Brief Interview for Mental Status Score of four out of fifteen. The resident requires substantial to total staff assistance with activities of daily living due to a self-care deficit and is at risk for complications and decline. Interviews with staff revealed that the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assigned to the resident admitted to leaving the medicated items on the overbed table after use. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) mentioned that barrier creams are typically stored at the nurses' station, and any items brought by the family are stored in the bedside drawer. The Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the CNA's admission after reviewing a photo of the items left on the overbed table. The facility's policy requires all medications and biologicals to be labeled and stored according to state and federal regulations, which was not adhered to in this instance.
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