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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Forsyth Care Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A facility failed to assess a resident's ability to self-administer medications, resulting in the resident keeping ketoconazole cream and shampoo at their bedside without proper documentation or physician orders. The resident, with a history of COPD, bipolar disorder, and diabetes, used these medications for a skin condition but was unaware if staff knew about them. Facility staff were not informed of these medications, and the resident's care plan did not reflect any assessment or orders for self-administration, contrary to facility policy.
A resident with moderate cognitive impairment and self-care deficits related to weakness and shortness of breath did not receive showers as preferred, despite requesting them. The resident's care plan required assistance with bathing twice a week, but documentation showed only one instance of independent showering. Staff interviews revealed inconsistencies in understanding and documenting the resident's shower schedule, leading to a failure in supporting the resident's right to self-determination.
A resident with a history of COPD, bipolar disorder, and diabetes developed a skin condition requiring prescription treatment, but the facility failed to assess, document, and notify the physician. Despite having prescribed antifungal cream and shampoo, the resident's condition was not recorded in medical records, and the physician was unaware. Staff interviews revealed a lack of communication and documentation, contrary to the facility's wound prevention policy.
Failure to Assess Resident's Ability to Self-Administer Medications
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Summary
The facility failed to support a resident's right to self-administer medication by not assessing the resident's ability to self-administer medications and creams found in their room. The facility's policy allows for bedside medication storage if a prescriber provides a written order and the resident's self-administration skills are assessed. However, the resident's care plan and medical records did not reflect any assessment or orders for the medications found at the bedside, including ketoconazole cream and shampoo prescribed by an external dermatologist. The resident, who has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bipolar disorder, and diabetes, was found with a partially used tube of ketoconazole cream and a bottle of medicated shampoo in their room. The resident reported using these for a skin condition but was unaware if the facility staff knew about these medications. Interviews with facility staff, including CNAs and a CMT, revealed that they were not aware of the resident having these medications at the bedside, and no orders were documented for them. The resident's physician confirmed that there were no orders for the medicated shampoo or cream in the resident's Medication Administration Record (MAR) but believed the resident could manage these medications at the bedside if there was an order. The Director of Nursing and the Administrator reiterated that medications should not be kept at a resident's bedside without a physician's order, highlighting a lapse in communication and adherence to facility policy regarding medication management.
Failure to Support Resident's Right to Self-Determination in Showering
Penalty
Summary
The facility staff failed to ensure a resident's right to self-determination was supported by not offering and providing showers as preferred. The resident, who had moderate cognitive impairment and required assistance with activities of daily living, including showering, had not received a shower in three weeks despite requesting one. The resident expressed frustration at being ignored by staff when asking for a shower and stated a preference for showering at least once a week. The resident's care plan indicated a need for assistance with bathing due to self-care deficits related to weakness and shortness of breath. The care plan specified that the resident should shampoo and shower twice a week. However, documentation showed only one instance of the resident showering independently, with no other records of showers during the specified timeframe. Observations revealed the resident had scaly patches on the skin and unopened medicated shampoo, indicating a lack of adherence to prescribed hygiene routines. Interviews with facility staff, including CNAs, a CMT, an RN, and the Director of Nursing, revealed inconsistencies in the understanding and documentation of the resident's shower schedule. Staff members provided conflicting information about the frequency of showers and the resident's compliance with showering. The resident's physician emphasized the need for showers at least twice a week, but staff interviews indicated a lack of awareness and documentation of the resident's showering needs and preferences.
Failure to Assess and Treat Resident's Skin Condition
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide care per standards of practice when staff did not assess, identify, and provide appropriate treatment for a skin condition in a resident. The resident, who had a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bipolar disorder, and diabetes mellitus, developed a skin condition on the face and head that required prescription shampoo and cream. Despite the presence of scaly patches and a prescribed antifungal cream and shampoo, the facility staff did not document notifying the resident's physician about the skin condition. The resident's medical records showed no documentation of the skin condition or notification to the physician, and the resident's physician confirmed being unaware of the condition. Interviews with facility staff revealed that the nurse was responsible for completing weekly skin assessments and providing treatments, but there was a lack of communication and documentation regarding the resident's skin condition. The resident's care plan indicated a risk for skin breakdown, but the weekly skin assessments did not reflect the presence of the skin condition. The facility's policy on wound prevention required comprehensive assessments and prompt reporting of changes in skin condition, but these procedures were not followed. The Assistant Director of Nursing and the Administrator acknowledged that changes in a resident's skin should be documented and reported to the physician, but this was not done in this case. The deficiency highlights a failure in the facility's processes for assessing and managing skin conditions, leading to inadequate care for the resident.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Of The Hills Living Center | 6.7 mi | — | 13 | 0 |
| Point Lookout Nursing & Rehab | 6.9 mi | — | 1 | 0 |
| Ozark Riverview Manor | 23.4 mi | — | 11 | 0 |
| Ozark Nursing And Care Center | 23.7 mi | — | 5 | 0 |
| Nixa Nursing & Rehab | 27.2 mi | — | 0 | 0 |
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