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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Hessmer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to ensure dietary staff were competent, leading to improper monitoring of sanitizing solution levels and inconsistent food portioning. Observations showed incorrect ppm levels in the sanitization sink and arbitrary scoop sizes used for serving meals, with no documented training process in place.
The facility failed to provide residents with a nourishing diet that met their nutritional needs due to incorrect portion sizes being served. Dietary staff did not adhere to the facility's policy on portion control, leading to inconsistent serving sizes of pureed peas and sausage. This affected the nutritional intake of 75 residents.
The facility failed to store and label food items according to professional standards, with thawed meats left undated in the refrigerator and several dry storage items either expired or improperly labeled. The dietary manager acknowledged these issues, confirming that items were not discarded or labeled as required.
A resident with intact cognition was physically abused by another resident with moderate cognitive impairment and a history of combative behavior. The incident occurred in a shared bathroom where the aggressor used a cane to hit the victim on the shoulder. The facility's policy defines such actions as abuse, and the incident was confirmed by the DON. The aggressor was moved to a secure unit and monitored until transferred to a behavioral hospital.
A resident with intact cognition reported being hit by another resident with a cane in a shared bathroom. The incident was documented by an LPN, but the facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation, as other residents were not monitored or interviewed. The resident accused of the abuse, who has moderate cognitive impairment and a history of combative behavior, denied the incident. The facility's DON confirmed the abuse but acknowledged the investigation was incomplete.
A facility failed to accurately code a resident's MDS assessment regarding hearing aid use. The resident, with intact cognition, reported difficulty hearing due to dead batteries in her hearing aids, which were replaced later. The MDS coordinators were unaware of the resident's hearing aid use, leading to incorrect coding. The Social Services Director confirmed the resident had received hearing aids previously.
A resident with intact cognition experienced difficulty hearing due to dead batteries in her hearing aids, which were not included in her care plan. The MDS assessment failed to indicate the presence of hearing aids, despite the resident having received them months prior. This oversight led to a deficiency in the facility's care planning.
A facility failed to document a clinical rationale for continuing psychotropic medications for a resident with severe cognitive impairment and multiple psychiatric diagnoses. Despite a consultant pharmacist's request for dose reduction or justification, no rationale was provided, as confirmed by the DON.
Inadequate Training and Procedures in Dietary Services
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that dietary staff were competent in performing their duties, which affected the food and nutrition service provided to 75 residents. Observations revealed that a dietary staff member, S9 DS, incorrectly monitored the parts per million (ppm) of the sanitizing solution by using the wrong sink, leading to consistently low ppm levels below the acceptable 200 ppm required for proper sanitization. The sanitization log confirmed that the ppm levels had been below the acceptable concentration since the beginning of the year, and there was no documented training process to ensure dietary staff were competent in their tasks. Additionally, the dietary staff did not adhere to the facility's policy regarding the use of correct serving utensils for meal preparation. S9 DS admitted to using arbitrary scoop sizes without consulting the menu, resulting in inconsistent portion sizes for residents. The dietary manager, S8 DM, confirmed the use of incorrect serving utensils for specific menu items, such as pureed peas and sausage, during meal service. The lack of training and adherence to established procedures compromised the safety and effectiveness of the food and nutrition service.
Inadequate Portion Control in Dietary Services
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Summary
The facility failed to provide each resident with a nourishing diet that met their daily nutritional needs, as observed during a survey. The deficiency was identified through observations, interviews, and record reviews, which revealed that the facility did not adhere to its own dietary policies. The facility's policy required that diets be served as ordered by the physician, with specific portion sizes for different diet types. However, during the lunch meal service, it was observed that the dietary staff did not follow these guidelines. Specifically, the staff used incorrect portion sizes for pureed peas and sausage, and the serving sizes were not consistent with the menu requirements. The dietary staff member, identified as S9 DS, admitted to using scoop sizes of her own choosing without consulting the menu for guidance. This resulted in inconsistent and potentially inadequate portion sizes being served to residents. The dietary manager, S8 DM, confirmed the incorrect portion sizes during the lunch meal service. This practice had the potential to affect the nutritional intake of the 75 residents who were served meals from the kitchen, as the facility did not ensure that each resident received the appropriate amount of food as per their dietary needs.
Improper Food Storage and Labeling in Facility
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Summary
The facility failed to adhere to professional standards for food service safety, as evidenced by improper storage, preparation, and labeling of food items. During an observation, a Ziploc bag of thawed sausage links dated 12/26/2024 and three grey pans containing undated bags of thawed chicken pieces were found in the refrigerator. A thin red liquid was observed in one of the pans. The dietary manager (S8 DM) admitted to removing these items from the freezer on 02/01/2025 without labeling them with the date, which is against the facility's policy. Further inspection of the dry storage room revealed several items that were improperly stored or past their expiration dates. An unopened bag of cookies and flake coconut were found with expired best by dates, while bags of gelatin lacked expiration dates. An opened box of prune juice and an opened jar of Italian dressing were not properly labeled with the date they were opened, and the dressing was not refrigerated as required. Additionally, an opened bag of raisins was not tightly closed and was not discarded within the 7-day period as per policy. The dietary manager confirmed these discrepancies and acknowledged that the items should have been discarded or properly labeled.
Resident-to-Resident Abuse Incident
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Summary
The facility failed to protect a resident from physical abuse by another resident. Resident #72, who has intact cognition, was physically abused by Resident #35, who has moderate cognitive impairment and a history of combative behavior. The incident occurred when Resident #72 was using a shared bathroom, and Resident #35 entered and subsequently hit Resident #72 on the shoulder with a cane. Despite the physical contact, Resident #72 reported only minor pain and declined further medical evaluation. Resident #35, who uses a wheelchair and has a history of behavioral issues, including verbal and other behavioral symptoms, was involved in the incident. The resident's care plan noted a history of combative behavior, and during the incident, Resident #35 denied hitting Resident #72 but became upset and verbally aggressive towards staff. The facility's policy on abuse prevention and investigation defines abuse as willful infliction of injury, and the incident was substantiated as resident-to-resident abuse. The facility's response included separating the residents and removing the cane from Resident #35. The Director of Nursing confirmed the incident and the subsequent actions taken, including moving Resident #35 to a secure unit and initiating one-on-one monitoring until the resident was transferred to a behavioral hospital. The report highlights the facility's failure to prevent the abuse and ensure the safety of Resident #72.
Incomplete Investigation of Resident-to-Resident Abuse
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Summary
The facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of resident-to-resident abuse involving two residents. Resident #72, who has intact cognition, reported being hit on the shoulder with a cane by Resident #35 while using a shared bathroom. Resident #72 did not sustain visible injuries and declined further medical evaluation. The incident was documented by an LPN who witnessed Resident #35 with a raised cane and heard Resident #72's complaint. Despite the report, the facility did not conduct a comprehensive investigation, as other residents were not monitored or interviewed to ensure their safety. Resident #35, who has moderate cognitive impairment and a history of combative behavior, denied the incident but became upset and verbally aggressive towards staff. The facility's Director of Nursing confirmed that the abuse was substantiated but acknowledged that the investigation was incomplete. The facility's policy on abuse prevention and investigation was not fully adhered to, as it required monitoring and interviewing other residents, which was not done.
Inaccurate MDS Coding for Hearing Aid Use
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Summary
The facility failed to accurately code a resident's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment regarding the use of a hearing aid. The resident, who was admitted on an unspecified date, had a Quarterly MDS assessment with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 12/02/2024. The assessment indicated difficulty hearing in some environments but incorrectly noted 'No' for the use of a hearing aid in Section B. The resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating intact cognition. During interviews conducted on 02/03/2025 and 02/05/2025, the resident reported difficulty hearing due to dead batteries in her hearing aids, which were replaced on 02/04/2025. The resident stated she had been using hearing aids for approximately one year. Interviews with the MDS coordinators revealed they were unaware of the resident's use of hearing aids and confirmed that the MDS should have indicated the use of a hearing aid. The Social Services Director confirmed the resident had received hearing aids on 08/03/2023.
Failure to Implement Hearing Aid Care Plan
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Summary
The facility failed to implement a care plan for a resident's hearing aid needs. The resident, who was admitted on an unspecified date, was found to have difficulty hearing due to dead batteries in her hearing aids. Despite having intact cognition with a BIMS score of 15, the resident's care plan did not address her hearing aid requirements. The MDS assessment, completed by staff members responsible for such evaluations, did not indicate the presence of hearing aids in Section B, which should have been included. The Social Services Director confirmed that the resident had received hearing aids in August 2023, yet this information was not reflected in the care plan or MDS assessment, leading to the deficiency.
Failure to Document Clinical Rationale for Psychotropic Medication Use
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a resident's drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs, specifically regarding the use of psychotropic medications. Resident #26, who was admitted with multiple diagnoses including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Unspecified Dementia, Delusional Disorders, and Hallucinations, was receiving antipsychotic, antianxiety, and antidepressant medications. The resident's medical record and physician's orders indicated the administration of Trazodone, Clonazepam, and Olanzapine in various dosages for depression and anxiety. A Pharmaceutical Consultant Report dated 09/23/2024 requested the physician to evaluate the use of these psychotropic medications and consider a dose reduction. The report highlighted the need for a clinical rationale if a dose reduction was not desired, as per CMS regulations. However, there was no documentation of a clinical rationale provided by the physician for the continuation of these medications. This lack of documentation was confirmed during an interview with the Director of Nursing, indicating a failure to comply with regulatory requirements for psychotropic medication management.
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