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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Heritage Pointe Of Huntington during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A CNA used a personal cell phone to record a cognitively impaired resident with dementia, depression, anxiety, and behavioral symptoms while the resident was on a toilet seat riser, exposing the resident’s thigh and calf and verbally addressing the resident by first name as he gripped her wrist. The CNA later stated she recorded the video to document the resident’s behavior and showed it to other CNAs and at least one additional person off-site, despite facility policies prohibiting personal device use in care areas and any photography or video of residents. The resident required maximal assistance with toilet transfers and was frequently incontinent, and representatives reported the resident would have been upset and offended by being recorded in the bathroom, supporting the finding of mental abuse and violation of dignity and privacy.
A facility failed to implement transmission-based precautions for a resident with gastroenteritis, leading to an outbreak affecting eight other residents. The resident, diagnosed with Alzheimer's, exhibited symptoms but was not placed in isolation or tested for COVID-19. The infection preventionist and nursing staff were uncertain about the initial case and did not consistently apply contact isolation measures, resulting in the spread of the infection.
A resident's fingernails were observed to be long and dirty despite requests for care, indicating a failure in the facility's grooming assistance. The resident, who required partial assistance, had accepted nail care on several occasions, yet her nails remained unkempt. Staff interviews revealed inconsistencies in nail care responsibilities and frequency, contributing to the deficiency.
A resident with Alzheimer's and dementia experienced multiple falls due to inadequate supervision and incomplete documentation of safety checks. Despite having a care plan with numerous fall interventions, the resident suffered a wrist fracture and other falls, indicating lapses in the facility's adherence to the care plan.
A facility failed to ensure appropriate clinical indications for the use of risperidone, an antipsychotic medication, for a resident with dementia and other mental health conditions. Despite non-pharmacological interventions and a policy requiring adequate indication for psychotropic use, the facility did not justify the continued use of risperidone, leading to a deficiency. Staff interviews revealed inconsistencies in care interventions and documentation, contributing to the issue.
The facility failed to dispose of unlabeled and unused medications in two medication carts. In Medication Cart B, a pill was found in an unlabeled cup, and two pills were loose in the drawer. RN 8 indicated the medication was not administered due to a resident's blood pressure being out of range. In Medication Cart C, a pill was found in an unlabeled cup, and another was loose in the drawer. QMA 16 and the ADON confirmed the medications should be disposed of, as per facility policy.
A resident with dementia and spastic hemiplegia was found unresponsive with a head injury after falling off the toilet. Staff moved the resident multiple times without conducting a proper assessment or notifying a nurse, contrary to facility policy. The resident was later found deceased, and no CPR was initiated due to her DNR status.
Mental Abuse and Privacy Violation Through Unauthorized Video Recording During Toileting
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The facility failed to protect a resident from mental abuse when a CNA used a personal cell phone to record a cognitively impaired resident while he was using the restroom and then showed the video to others. The 14‑second video, reviewed by the DON, showed the resident seated on a toilet seat riser with his upper left thigh and bare calf exposed, while he gripped the CNA’s wrist and the CNA verbally responded, “Ow, ow, ow, ow. [NAME], let go of me. Stop.” The resident’s face was not visible, but he was identified by first name in the video, and two CNAs were present during the incident. The CNA later stated she recorded the video to have proof of the resident’s behavior toward her. Other staff confirmed that the CNA had shown them the video, including while off facility grounds and at school, and one staff member reported that another person at their table may also have seen the video. The resident involved had diagnoses including dementia with mood disturbance, major depressive disorder, anxiety, restlessness with agitation, muscle weakness, and unsteadiness on feet, and was receiving buspirone and sertraline. An MDS assessment indicated the resident was cognitively impaired, exhibited physical and verbal behavioral symptoms toward others 1 to 3 days per week, required maximal staff assistance with toilet transfers, and was frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder. The facility’s policies prohibited use of personal portable electronic devices in resident care areas and strictly prohibited taking photographs or video recordings of residents under any circumstances, and also required all staff to promote and maintain resident dignity and respect resident rights. Despite this, the CNA recorded the resident during toileting and shared the video with multiple individuals, leading to a determination that the resident’s right to be free from mental abuse and to have dignity and privacy maintained was not protected.
Failure to Implement Precautions Leads to Gastroenteritis Outbreak
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The facility failed to implement transmission-based precautions to prevent the spread of infectious gastroenteritis among residents. Resident 15, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, experienced multiple episodes of vomiting and diarrhea but was not placed in transmission-based precautions or tested for COVID-19. This oversight led to the spread of gastroenteritis to eight other residents in the secured unit. The infection preventionist and nursing staff were uncertain about the initial case of gastroenteritis and did not consistently apply contact isolation measures. Residents who exhibited symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea were initially tested for COVID-19, and if negative, were later placed in contact isolation. However, this process was not uniformly applied, as evidenced by Resident 15's case, where no precautions were taken despite clear symptoms. The facility's policy on contact precautions for nausea and vomiting was not effectively implemented, contributing to the outbreak. The Director of Nursing and other staff members were unaware of the initial symptoms exhibited by Resident 15, which were not documented in an infection screener. This lack of awareness and documentation led to a delay in implementing necessary precautions, resulting in the spread of gastroenteritis among other residents.
Failure to Provide Adequate Grooming Assistance
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The facility failed to provide adequate daily grooming assistance for a resident, specifically in maintaining the cleanliness and appropriate length of her fingernails. During multiple observations, the resident's fingernails were noted to be long with a brown substance underneath, despite her requests for nail care. The resident, who was cognitively intact and required partial assistance for personal hygiene, indicated that staff usually maintained her nails but had been busy recently. The facility's records showed that the resident had accepted complete nail care on several occasions in December, yet her nails remained unkempt. Interviews with various staff members revealed inconsistencies in the responsibility and frequency of nail care. While some staff indicated that nail trimming was part of the shower routine, others mentioned that activities staff handled it weekly. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) stated that monthly nail checks were conducted, but these did not necessarily include trimming. The Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that CNAs were responsible for trimming non-diabetic residents' nails on shower days. Despite these procedures, the resident's nails were not adequately maintained, indicating a failure in the facility's grooming assistance protocol.
Failure to Prevent Repeated Falls for a Resident
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The facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent repeated falls for a resident diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, hypertension, and anxiety disorder. The resident was moderately cognitively impaired and required varying levels of assistance for daily activities. Despite having numerous fall interventions in place, including non-skid strips, a touch pad call light, and hourly safety checks, the resident experienced multiple falls over a period of time, some resulting in injury. The resident's care plan included specific interventions to prevent falls, such as keeping the walker within reach, using a concave mattress, and conducting hourly safety checks. However, documentation for these safety checks was not completed as ordered, indicating a lapse in the facility's adherence to the care plan. The resident experienced several falls, including one that resulted in a left distal radial fracture, and another where the resident was found on the bathroom floor after attempting to use the toilet. Interviews with staff revealed that while the interventions were known and documented under the task tab in the computer, the actual completion of these tasks was inconsistent. The CNAs generally charted at the end of their shifts, which may have contributed to the lack of timely documentation and supervision. The facility's policy on fall prevention required interventions based on assessments, but the repeated falls suggest that these measures were not effectively implemented or monitored.
Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotic Medication for a Resident
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The facility failed to ensure appropriate clinical indications for the use of an antipsychotic medication for a resident, leading to a deficiency. The resident, who was diagnosed with various mental health conditions including moderate dementia with mood disturbance and major depressive disorder with psychotic features, was observed to have been prescribed risperidone, an antipsychotic medication. Despite the resident's cognitive intactness as indicated in a recent Minimum Data Set assessment, the facility did not adequately justify the continued use of risperidone, especially given the manufacturer's warning against its use in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis. The resident's care plans and behavior records indicated a history of anxiety, depression, resistance to care, and potential for physical and verbal aggression. Despite these documented behaviors, the facility's interventions primarily focused on non-pharmacological approaches such as allowing the resident to express feelings, playing calming music, and redirecting to meaningful activities. However, the facility did not effectively implement a gradual dose reduction of the psychotropic medication as recommended, nor did they adequately document clinical indications for the continued use of risperidone. Interviews with staff revealed inconsistencies in understanding and implementing care interventions for the resident. The Social Services Director and nursing staff noted an increase in behaviors and confusion following medication changes, yet the facility failed to provide clear documentation or rationale for the use of risperidone. The facility's policy on psychotropic medications emphasized their use only when adequately indicated, yet this was not adhered to, resulting in the deficiency.
Improper Disposal of Unlabeled Medications
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The facility failed to properly dispose of unlabeled and unused medications in two of the three medication carts reviewed. During an observation of Medication Cart B, a pill was found in an unlabeled medication cup in the second drawer, and two additional pills were found loose at the bottom of the drawer. RN 8 indicated that the medication had been pulled prior to checking a resident's blood pressure, and since the blood pressure was not within range, the medication was not administered. RN 8 acknowledged that the loose pills should be disposed of. Similarly, during an observation of Medication Cart C, a pill was found in an unlabeled medication cup in the top drawer, and another pill was loose at the bottom of the drawer. QMA 16 noted that the medication had been there for a long time, and the ADON confirmed that the pills should be disposed of. The facility's policy on the destruction of medications requires that all unused, contaminated, or expired prescription drugs be disposed of in accordance with state laws and regulations, and that unused medications should be removed from their storage area and secured until destroyed.
Failure to Report Change in Condition and Complete Assessment After Fall
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The facility failed to ensure staff reported a resident's change in condition to the nurse before proceeding with care and did not complete a physical assessment after an unwitnessed fall with a head injury for a cognitively impaired and dependent resident. The resident, who had diagnoses including dementia and spastic hemiplegia, was found lying on her left side next to the toilet with a pool of blood running next to her head. Despite being unresponsive and showing signs of severe distress, the staff moved the resident multiple times without conducting a proper assessment or notifying a nurse immediately. The clinical record lacked documentation of vital signs or a head-to-toe assessment after the fall, which is against the facility's policy for handling such incidents. The resident was eventually found to be deceased, and no CPR was initiated due to her DNR status. Interviews with staff revealed that the resident was left unattended on the toilet, and despite showing signs of distress before the fall, the CNAs did not report this to a nurse. The facility's policies clearly state that an assessment should be completed before moving a resident after a fall, and this was not followed in this case. The DON and ADON confirmed that an assessment should have been done and that the resident should not have been moved from the floor without proper evaluation. The facility's failure to adhere to its own policies and procedures contributed to the deficiency identified in this report.
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