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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Alliance Health At Baldwinville during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A CNA in a LTC facility failed to change PPE between serving a COVID-19 positive resident and a COVID-19 negative resident, contrary to infection control standards. The CNA acknowledged the error, and the DON confirmed it was against facility expectations, risking cross-contamination.
The facility failed to update its Pneumococcal Vaccination policy according to CDC guidance, resulting in three residents not being properly offered or administered the PCV20 vaccine. One resident was not given the opportunity to consent or decline the vaccine upon admission, while two others had consented but did not receive the vaccine.
A resident with a sacral ulcer did not receive proper care as the facility failed to set the specialty air mattress to the correct weight and did not provide heel booties as ordered. Additionally, the facility did not follow through on lab work recommendations from the wound physician. Staff interviews revealed a lack of awareness and documentation regarding the resident's care plan.
A facility failed to implement Contact Precautions for a resident with VRE, as a Social Worker entered the resident's room twice without donning the required PPE, despite clear signage and available PPE. The SW was aware of the precautions but misunderstood the necessity of PPE without direct contact. The Infection Preventionist acknowledged the need for further staff education on precautionary measures.
Infection Control Breach During Meal Service
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Summary
The facility failed to adhere to infection control standards on Unit One, affecting two residents. The deficiency was identified during a meal tray pass when a CNA did not change personal protective equipment (PPE) between serving a COVID-19 positive resident and a COVID-19 negative resident. This action was contrary to the facility's policy and CDC guidelines, which require changing gowns and gloves between residents to prevent cross-contamination. Resident #3, who tested positive for COVID-19, required assistance with meal setup. The CNA, wearing an N95 mask, gown, gloves, and goggles, set up Resident #3's meal tray and then proceeded to set up the meal tray for Resident #6 without changing the gown and gloves. Resident #6 had not tested positive for COVID-19 and was at risk for respiratory distress due to congestive heart failure. The CNA acknowledged the mistake during an interview, stating that she should have served the COVID-19 negative resident first and changed PPE before serving the COVID-19 positive resident. The Director of Nursing confirmed that the CNA's actions were not in line with the facility's expectations, which aim to prevent potential cross-contamination between residents.
Failure to Implement Updated Pneumococcal Vaccination Guidance
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Summary
The facility failed to implement updated timing guidance for Pneumococcal Vaccinations and ensure that these vaccinations were offered and administered as consented to for three residents. The facility's policy on Pneumococcal Vaccination had not been updated to reflect the current CDC guidance, which led to a lack of proper vaccination offerings and administration. The Infection Preventionist (IP) was unaware of the need for an updated policy and was waiting for a new policy to be developed, which was not provided to the survey team by the time of the survey exit. For one resident, there was no documented evidence that the opportunity to consent to or decline the Pneumococcal Vaccine was provided upon admission, despite the resident being eligible for the PCV20 vaccine. The IP confirmed that there was no vaccine consent or declination form completed for this resident at the time of admission, which was a requirement. Two other residents had consented to receive the PCV20 vaccine, but there was no documented evidence that the vaccine was administered to them after consent was obtained. The IP acknowledged that consents had been obtained for these residents, but the vaccines had not been administered as they should have been.
Failure to Implement Pressure Ulcer Care Interventions
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Summary
The facility failed to provide care consistent with professional standards for a resident with a pressure ulcer. The resident, who was admitted with a sacral ulcer and had diagnoses including Myasthenia Gravis and Diabetes, was supposed to have a specialty air mattress set at 200 pounds and wear heel booties as per physician orders. However, observations revealed that the mattress was set at 150 pounds, and the resident was not wearing the booties, which were not even present in the room. The facility's policy required regular inspection and intervention for skin issues, but these measures were not properly implemented. Additionally, the facility did not follow through on the wound physician's recommendations for lab work, specifically the Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HgbA1c) level, which was not addressed or drawn since the recommendation was made. The resident's clinical record lacked documentation of the lab work being completed, and there was no evidence that the resident refused the interventions, except for one instance where the resident declined the booties. Interviews with facility staff, including a CNA and a nurse, revealed a lack of awareness and proper documentation regarding the resident's care plan. The Assistant Director of Nurses and the Corporate Nurse acknowledged issues with communication and documentation of the wound physician's recommendations. The facility staff could not provide evidence that the necessary lab work was addressed by the physician before the survey exit.
Failure to Implement Contact Precautions for Resident with VRE
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Summary
The facility failed to implement Transmission Based Precautions (TBP) for a resident diagnosed with an infection, specifically Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) in the urine, which required Contact Precautions. The facility's policy and CDC guidelines mandate that healthcare personnel wear gowns and gloves for interactions involving contact with the patient or potentially contaminated areas. Despite these requirements, a Social Worker (SW) entered the resident's room twice without donning the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), even though a Contact Precaution sign was posted outside the room and a bin containing PPE was available. The SW acknowledged awareness of the Contact Precautions but believed PPE was unnecessary as there was no direct contact with the resident. This misunderstanding led to a breach in protocol, as the SW did not adhere to the signage instructions requiring PPE for room entry. The Infection Preventionist (IP) later confirmed that all staff should perform hand hygiene and wear gowns and gloves before entering a Contact Precaution room, indicating a need for further staff education on precautionary measures.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
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| Wachusett Manor | 5.1 mi | — | 8 | 0 |
| Gardner Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | 5.1 mi | — | 13 | 0 |
| Quabbin Valley Healthcare | 10.8 mi | — | 3 | 0 |
| Highlands, The | 12.9 mi | — | 9 | 0 |
| Fitchburg Healthcare | 13.7 mi | — | 17 | 0 |
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