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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Brighton Post Acute Care during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility inaccurately completed MDS assessments for several residents, including a significant weight gain not recorded for a resident, and incorrect coding of communication abilities for two residents who required interpreters. Additionally, a resident was incorrectly coded as comatose despite being alert and responsive. These errors were acknowledged by facility staff.
Surveyors observed deficiencies in medication storage and labeling at the facility. On one unit, medication carts were left open and unattended, and an unlabeled medication cup was found in a cart. On another unit, an unopened Levemir Flex Pen was improperly stored outside of refrigeration. Nurses acknowledged these errors, indicating a failure to follow the facility's medication management policy.
A facility failed to complete a Significant Change in Status Assessment (SCSA) for a resident who was discharged from hospice services. The resident, with dementia and a history of Covid-19, was removed from hospice in April 2024, but the required SCSA was not conducted. Staff interviews revealed a lack of awareness about the necessity of the assessment, despite the resident's improvement and hospice revocation.
Inaccurate MDS Assessments for Multiple Residents
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Summary
The facility failed to accurately complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for four residents, leading to significant discrepancies in their documented health status. Resident #61 experienced a significant weight gain of 22.30% over six months, which was not accurately reflected in the MDS. The Regional MDS nurse acknowledged that this was a coding error, as the MDS should have indicated a significant weight gain. For Residents #41 and #59, the facility inaccurately coded their ability to be understood. Resident #41, whose primary language is Spanish, was marked as rarely/never understood on the MDS, despite being able to communicate with the aid of an interpreter. Similarly, Resident #59, who speaks Cantonese, was also marked as rarely/never understood, although they were able to communicate with the use of an interpreter. Interviews with the MDS Coordinator and the Psychiatric Nurse confirmed that these residents could communicate effectively with assistance, indicating a misrepresentation of their cognitive status on the MDS. Resident #32 was incorrectly coded as comatose on the MDS, despite observations and interviews indicating that the resident was awake, alert, and responsive at times. The medical record did not support a diagnosis of coma or persistent vegetative state, and staff interviews confirmed that the resident was not comatose. This coding error was acknowledged by the Regional MDS coordinator and the Director of Nurses, highlighting a significant oversight in the resident's assessment.
Medication Storage and Labeling Deficiencies
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Summary
The facility failed to store medications securely and in accordance with professional principles, as observed by surveyors. On the first floor unit, two medication carts were left open and unattended, allowing potential access to medications by residents and staff. Additionally, a medication cup containing crushed medications mixed with applesauce was found unlabeled in the top drawer of a medication cart, with no indication of the medications it contained or the resident it was intended for. Nurse #1 admitted to placing the unlabeled medication cup in the drawer, acknowledging it was a mistake. On the second floor unit, a Levemir Flex Pen, which should be refrigerated until opened according to the manufacturer's instructions, was found warm and unopened in the top drawer of a medication cart. Nurse #2 was unaware of when the insulin pen was placed in the cart but confirmed it should have been stored in the refrigerator. These observations indicate a failure to adhere to the facility's medication management policy, which requires secure and proper storage of medications.
Failure to Complete SCSA After Hospice Disenrollment
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Summary
The facility failed to complete a Significant Change in Status Assessment (SCSA) for a resident who was discharged from hospice services. According to the MDS 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, an SCSA is required when a resident discontinues hospice services, with the assessment reference date (ARD) needing to be within 14 days of the hospice revocation. The resident in question, admitted in November 2021 with dementia and a history of Covid-19, had a quarterly MDS assessment in March 2024 indicating they were receiving hospice services. However, by June 2024, the MDS assessment showed the resident was no longer receiving hospice services, with the hospice disenrollment date documented as April 19, 2024. Interviews with facility staff revealed a lack of awareness and action regarding the requirement for an SCSA following the resident's hospice service revocation. The Unit Manager acknowledged the resident's improvement and subsequent removal from hospice but was unaware of the need for an SCSA. The Regional MDS coordinator and the Director of Nurses, along with the Infection Preventionist, confirmed that an SCSA should have been completed but was not. This oversight indicates a failure in adhering to the required assessment protocols following a significant change in the resident's status.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Nursing And Therapy Center - Brighton | 0.8 mi | — | 0 | 0 |
| Care One At Brookline | 0.8 mi | — | 7 | 0 |
| Presentation Rehab And Skilled Care Center | 1.7 mi | — | 3 | 0 |
| Sherrill House | 1.8 mi | — | 0 | 0 |
| Watertown Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | 1.8 mi | — | 2 | 0 |
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