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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment eloped from the facility by cutting a window screen and locking the door with a cell phone cord. The incident was reported to the State Agency 68 hours later, exceeding the 24-hour reporting requirement. The resident was not identified as an elopement risk, and the facility did not initially consider it an elopement due to prior discharge plans.
A facility failed to accurately complete a comprehensive MDS assessment for a resident with significant cognitive impairment, resulting in unaddressed dental issues. Despite observations of missing teeth and the resident's acknowledgment of needing dental care, the MDS assessments and care plan did not reflect these concerns. The facility's policy required dental assessments, but these were not accurately conducted, leading to a lack of appropriate care planning.
Failure to Timely Report Elopement Incident
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The facility failed to report an elopement incident involving a resident with severe cognitive impairment to the State Agency within the required 24-hour timeframe. The resident, who had a history of amputated toes, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, and muscle weakness, was not identified as an elopement risk. On the day of the incident, the resident refused medications and a blood sugar check, and later, staff discovered that the resident had left the facility through a window after cutting the screen. The resident used a cell phone cord to lock the door and placed pillows in the bed to make it appear as if he was still there. The incident was reported to the State Agency approximately 68 hours after it occurred. The Director of Nursing explained that the resident was supposed to be discharged the previous week, and the family had convinced him to stay longer. On the day of the incident, the resident believed he was going home after a morning appointment but was brought back to the facility by his family. The facility did not initially report the incident as an elopement because they believed the resident had a destination and arrived there safely. The facility's policy required non-abuse allegations without serious bodily injury to be reported within 24 hours, which was not adhered to in this case.
Inaccurate MDS Assessment for Resident's Dental Status
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Summary
The facility failed to accurately complete a comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for a resident, identified as R23, who was reviewed for dental status. Upon admission, R23 was noted to have significant cognitive impairment but was reported to be independent with eating and oral hygiene. The MDS assessments conducted on 8/14/24, 10/30/24, and 12/18/24 did not identify any dental concerns, despite R23 having missing teeth on both the upper and lower jaw. Observations on 1/6/25 revealed that R23 had only partial teeth remaining, with no biting surfaces, and the resident acknowledged the need for dental care. However, these dental issues were not reflected in the MDS or the care plan. The care plan for R23, dated 8/8/24, indicated that the resident had his own teeth and could brush them independently once set up. However, the care plan did not address the missing teeth issue. The facility's policy required dental assessments upon admission, quarterly, and with the annual MDS, but these assessments failed to capture R23's dental status accurately. The registered nurse (RN-A) and the director of nursing (DON) acknowledged the oversight, noting that the MDS should have accurately reflected the resident's dental status and that the care plan should have been updated to direct staff on the resident's needs for assistance and care.
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| Cokato Manor | 5.9 mi | — | 0 | 0 |
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