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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Maine Veterans Home - Augusta during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to provide and document written information about the right to accept or refuse treatment and formulate an advance directive for several residents. Interviews with staff confirmed that the process was not consistently followed, as evidenced by the lack of documentation in residents' records.
The facility failed to follow infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene and PPE use during medication administration. A CNA-M was observed neglecting hand hygiene and glove use, while a resident with MDRO lacked appropriate signage for contact precautions. These deficiencies were noted over three survey days, with staff confirming the absence of required precautions.
A resident did not receive the Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN) Form 10055 at least two days before the last covered day of Medicare Part A services. The notice, which includes appeal rights and payment liability, was given on the same day services ended, as confirmed by a Social Worker.
A facility failed to update a resident's care plan to reflect changes in behavior monitoring frequency. The resident, with a history of dementia and other disorders, was supposed to have hourly behavioral checks, but these were not conducted as the care plan was not updated after the monitoring frequency was changed to every shift.
Failure to Provide and Document Advanced Directive Information
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that residents and/or their representatives were provided with written information regarding their rights to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment, formulate an advance directive, or appoint a surrogate. This deficiency was identified for nine out of thirteen residents reviewed for advanced directives. The facility's policy mandates that such information be provided at the time of admission and documented in the resident's medical record. However, the clinical records of these residents lacked evidence of compliance with this policy. Interviews with facility staff, including a Social Worker and the Clinical Director, confirmed that the process of asking residents or their representatives about advanced directives and documenting this information was not consistently followed. The Social Worker acknowledged that residents should be asked about advanced directives upon admission, and if they have one, it should be scanned into the electronic medical record. If a resident does not have an advanced directive, they should be offered assistance to complete one, and any refusal should be documented. However, the records reviewed did not show evidence of these steps being taken. The deficiency was further corroborated during interviews with the Clinical Director and the Director of Nursing, who confirmed that not all residents or their representatives were asked or offered the opportunity to fill out an advanced directive upon admission. This lack of documentation and adherence to policy was evident in the clinical records of the residents reviewed, indicating a systemic issue in the facility's process for handling advanced directives.
Infection Control and PPE Deficiencies
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Summary
The facility failed to adhere to professional standards of practice regarding the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintaining a sanitary environment during a medication pass. On one of the survey days, a Certified Nursing Assistant Medication Technician (CNA-M) was observed administering medication without wearing gloves and neglecting hand hygiene protocols. The CNA-M handled medication and resident care items without washing hands or using hand sanitizer, even after being reminded by surveyors. This lack of adherence to hand hygiene was observed multiple times during the medication pass, including handling a resident's medication and personal items without proper sanitation. Additionally, the facility did not implement enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) for residents with urinary Foley catheters and multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO). Specifically, Resident #34, who had a diagnosis of MDRO and a urinary tract infection, did not have appropriate signage indicating the necessary precautions for staff and visitors. The absence of signage was confirmed by multiple staff members, including a Certified Nursing Assistant and the Liberty Island Nurse Manager, who acknowledged that the resident was on contact precautions but failed to ensure proper notification at the room entrance. The lack of signage and failure to follow hand hygiene protocols were observed over three days of the survey. Despite the facility's policy requiring clear signage for enhanced barrier precautions, the necessary information was not posted, leading to potential risks of disease transmission. Interviews with staff, including the Director of Nursing, confirmed the oversight, highlighting a systemic issue in implementing infection control measures.
Failure to Provide Timely SNFABN Notice
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide a Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN) Form 10055 to a resident at least two days prior to the last covered day of Medicare Part A services. The SNFABN, which includes information on appeal rights and liability of payment, was supposed to be given to the resident to inform them of the discontinuation of skilled services. However, the resident received the notice on the same day their services ended, rather than two days in advance as required. This deficiency was confirmed during an interview with the Social Worker, who acknowledged that the notice was not provided in a timely manner.
Failure to Update Resident Care Plan for Behavioral Monitoring
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to update the comprehensive care plan for a resident with a history of senile dementia, epilepsy with behaviors, delusional disorder, adjustment disorder, and depression. The care plan, last updated in July, identified the resident as having potential for disruptive behavior, including wandering, hitting, pushing, and paranoia. The plan required hourly behavioral checks, but observations in October revealed that no behavior monitoring sheets were present in the resident's room. During an interview, the Unit Manager confirmed that the resident had not been receiving hourly checks, which had been changed to every shift in September, and the care plan had not been updated to reflect this change.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc | 3.4 mi | — | 11 | 0 |
| Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge | 3.8 mi | — | 13 | 0 |
| Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch | 4.6 mi | — | 9 | 0 |
| Lakewood A Continuing Care Center | 13.5 mi | — | 24 | 0 |
| Oak Grove Center | 14 mi | — | 1 | 0 |
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