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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Piper Shores during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to ensure all staff maintained current CPR certification, as required by policy. Interviews revealed that the facility does not track CPR certification for staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Documentation showed only a portion of staff had current certifications. The DON was also not CPR certified. This deficiency was confirmed with the DON and Staff Development Coordinator, indicating a gap between policy and practice.
The facility failed to manage and store medications properly, with expired medications found in storage, a refrigerator not maintained within the required temperature range, and an unattended, unlocked medication cart accessible to unauthorized persons. These deficiencies were observed during a survey, highlighting lapses in medication management protocols.
The facility did not provide the SNFABN Form 10055, which includes appeal rights and payment liability, at least two days before the last covered day of Medicare Part A services for two residents. Notices were given a day after services ended. The social worker was unaware of the 48-hour notice requirement.
The facility did not maintain a sanitary and comfortable environment in two units. The DON confirmed that the exhaust fans in the Personal Care rooms of Prouts Neck Walkway and [NAME] Beach Walkway were coated with dust. Additionally, the shower room in Prouts Neck Walkway had stained tiles and discolored tape at the base of the shower.
A medication error rate of 6.9% was identified when a CNA incorrectly dispensed medications for a resident, providing Senna 8.6 mg and chewable Aspirin 81 mg instead of the prescribed Senna Plus and delayed-release Aspirin. The error was noted by a surveyor and confirmed by the CNA.
The facility's kitchen was found to be unsanitary, with air intake vents covered in dirt and debris, and the exhaust hood over the stove coated in grease. These conditions were confirmed by the Food and Nutrition Director.
The facility failed to ensure CNAs received the required 12 hours of annual in-service education and dementia care training. Two CNAs, employed for over a year, did not meet the training requirements. One CNA completed only 1 hour and the other 2.25 hours of the required 12 hours, with both lacking dementia training for 2023. These findings were confirmed with the Director of Human Resources.
A facility failed to transmit a quarterly MDS to the State database within the required 14 days for a resident. The MDS was completed but not submitted by the deadline. The MDS Coordinator was unaware of the delay until informed by a surveyor and stated she would submit it immediately.
Deficiency in Staff CPR Certification Compliance
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The facility failed to ensure that all staff maintained current training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for healthcare providers, as required by their policy. During interviews, the Staff Development Coordinator admitted that the facility does not track or ensure that staff, including Licensed Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), have active CPR certification. Documentation provided by the facility showed that only a portion of the staff, including 10 of 17 Registered Nurses (RNs), 2 of 7 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and 9 of 44 CNAs, had current CPR certifications. Additionally, the Director of Nursing (DON) himself was not CPR certified, as he stated he was not working on the floor. The facility's policy on CPR, revised on a specified date, mandates that staff maintain current CPR certification through a provider who evaluates proper technique via in-person demonstration of skills. Despite this policy, the facility's job description for a Charge Nurse only lists CPR certification as desired, not required. The deficiency was confirmed with the Director of Nursing and the Staff Development Coordinator, highlighting a gap between the facility's policy and its implementation, which could potentially impact the care of residents, including one resident identified as Full Code who might require CPR.
Medication Management and Storage Deficiencies
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The facility failed to ensure proper management and storage of medications, as observed during a survey. Expired over-the-counter medications were found in the medication storage room, including unopened bottles of Healthstar Aspirin and Gericare Aspirin and Multivitamins, all past their expiration dates. Additionally, the medication room refrigerator, which stored insulin, immunizations, and controlled liquid medications, was not maintained within the acceptable temperature range of 36 - 46 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 out of 39 days. The temperature log showed multiple instances of temperatures recorded below 36 degrees Fahrenheit, with no documented corrective actions taken. Furthermore, on one of the survey days, a medication cart was found unlocked and unattended in a hallway, allowing potential access to medications by residents and unauthorized persons. A surveyor observed the cart unattended for seven minutes, during which time it was possible to open drawers containing both over-the-counter and prescription medications labeled for residents. The Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Tech acknowledged the oversight when questioned by the surveyor, confirming that the cart should have been locked.
Failure to Provide Timely SNFABN Notices
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The facility failed to provide the Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notices (SNFABN) Form 10055, which includes appeal rights and liability of payment, at least two days prior to the last covered day of Medicare Part A services for two residents. One resident's SNFABN indicated that their last day of skilled services was on September 8, 2024, but they were not given the notice until September 9, 2024, a day after services ended. Similarly, another resident's SNFABN showed their last day of skilled services was on July 1, 2024, but they received the notice on July 2, 2024, also a day after services ended. During an interview on September 9, 2024, the facility's social worker admitted to being unaware that the SNFABN notices should be provided to residents or their representatives 48 hours before the termination of services. This oversight affected two out of three residents whose Medicare Part A services were discontinued while they remained in the facility.
Facility Fails to Maintain Sanitary Environment in Two Units
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The facility failed to maintain a sanitary and comfortable environment in two observed units, Prouts Neck Walkway and [NAME] Beach Walkway. During a tour, the Director of Nursing confirmed that the exhaust fan in the Personal Care room of Prouts Neck Walkway was coated with dust. Additionally, the shower room had orange/brown color-stained tiles from the shower rail to the floor, and the base of the shower had what appeared to be white tape with corners lifting up and areas of discolored black and orange colors. Similarly, in the [NAME] Beach Walkway, the Personal Care room's exhaust fan was also coated with dust. These observations indicate a failure to provide necessary maintenance services to ensure a clean and comfortable environment for residents.
Medication Error Rate Exceeds 5%
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The facility failed to maintain a medication error rate below 5%, with a reported error rate of 6.9%. During an observation, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was seen preparing medications for a resident, which included Senna Plus and Aspirin. The CNA incorrectly dispensed one tablet of Senna 8.6 mg and a chewable Aspirin 81 mg instead of the prescribed Senna Plus and delayed-release Aspirin. This error was identified when a surveyor intervened and questioned the dosage of the medications dispensed. The CNA confirmed the mistake upon reviewing the medications in the medicine cup. The incident was later discussed with the Director of Nursing.
Kitchen Sanitation Deficiency
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The facility failed to maintain the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner, as observed by a surveyor. During an inspection of the main kitchen on the third floor, it was noted that two main air intake vents were covered with a moderate to heavy amount of dirt and debris. Additionally, one-half of the over-the-stove exhaust hood was covered with a heavy amount of a grease-like substance. These observations were confirmed with the Food and Nutrition Director.
Deficiency in CNA Training Compliance
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The facility failed to ensure that Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) received the required 12 hours of annual in-service education training and mandatory yearly training in dementia care. This deficiency was identified during a review of employee education records for two CNAs who had been employed for over a year. CNA #3, hired on May 7, 2021, had completed only 1 of the 12 required hours of continuing education and lacked evidence of dementia training for the year 2023. Similarly, CNA #4, hired on June 19, 2017, had completed only 2.25 of the 12 required hours and also lacked evidence of dementia training for 2023. These findings were confirmed with the Director of Human Resources on September 11, 2024.
Failure to Timely Transmit MDS to State Database
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The facility failed to transmit a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) electronically to the State MDS database within the required 14 days of completion for a resident. The quarterly MDS for the resident was completed on July 15, 2024, but as of September 10, 2024, it had not been submitted to the State MDS database. During an interview on September 10, 2024, the MDS Coordinator acknowledged the oversight and stated that she would submit the MDS that day, indicating she was unaware of the delay until questioned by the surveyor.
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