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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Diversicare Of Moss Point during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Surveyors found that the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and homelike environment when a resident’s room contained odorous soiled linens left on the floor and later placed on furniture with clean clothing, and the bed was made with torn linens exposing the mattress. Other residents reported that housekeeping did not clean under beds, and multiple large dead roaches were repeatedly observed under several beds, with one resident stating he often disposed of dead roaches himself. Residents also reported refusing to use the north shower room due to dirty clothing, feces, and residue on shower chairs and floors; an observation confirmed the presence of soiled clothing, a soiled brief, and unidentified substances on the shower chair and floor, despite staff acknowledging that CNAs were expected to clean and sanitize the shower room after each use.
The facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program, as evidenced by repeated observations of roaches and other insects in multiple resident rooms and common areas. Surveyors found gnats and dead roaches under beds, while several residents reported seeing roaches on ceilings, walls, and floors, including roaches falling onto them at night and having to remove dead roaches themselves. A family member reported bringing her own roach spray due to concerns about roaches in a loved one’s room. During a Resident Council meeting, roaches were seen crawling across the floor, and residents stated that roaches were commonly observed throughout the building. Although the contracted pest control provider reported monthly service focused mainly on entry points and exterior areas and facility staff described processes for reporting pests, the persistent roach activity showed the program was not effectively preventing or controlling pests.
The facility failed to provide written notification of transfers to residents or their representatives, as required by policy and regulations. A receptionist, instructed by a consultant, stopped mailing notifications, opting to call instead. This affected three residents who were hospitalized, including one with Sepsis, another with Acute Respiratory Failure, and a third with Paraplegia. The administrator was unaware of this procedural change.
The facility failed to provide written notifications of its bed hold policies to residents or their representatives during transfers to hospitals. This deficiency affected three residents with serious medical conditions, including sepsis, acute respiratory failure, and paraplegia. The Social Services Director stopped mailing notifications based on company policy, which was not aligned with the facility's Bed Hold Policy. The Administrator was unaware of this practice change.
A facility failed to transmit a discharge MDS assessment in a timely manner for a resident with Spastic Hemiplegia. The resident was admitted with specific diagnoses and discharged home, but the discharge MDS was not submitted. An LPN confirmed the corporate nurse completed but did not submit the MDS, and an RN acknowledged missing the submission. The DON was unaware of the oversight and expected timely submissions.
The facility failed to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for two residents, leading to deficiencies in care. A resident with PTSD had a care plan that did not identify specific triggers, while another resident with a tracheostomy did not receive care with the required enhanced barrier precautions. Staff were unaware of the need to list PTSD triggers, and an OT did not wear a gown as required, despite clear signage and availability of PPE.
A facility failed to provide trauma-informed care for a resident with PTSD by not identifying or documenting triggers and specific interventions. The resident, with a history of PTSD from Vietnam War service, had known triggers like gunfire, but these were not included in care plans. Staff interviews revealed a lack of awareness and communication about the resident's needs, with conflicting responsibilities between the SSD and DON, leading to a gap in care.
The facility failed to maintain food safety standards, with issues including an unclean ice machine, undated and exposed foods, and improper storage practices. The Dietary Director confirmed these deficiencies, admitting challenges in cleaning and monitoring. Despite monthly food safety training, these problems persisted, prompting the Administrator to acknowledge the need for improved oversight.
A facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for a resident at high risk for MDRO. The resident, with a tracheostomy and feeding pump, required EBP, but an OT provided care without a gown, despite signage and available PPE. Staff interviews confirmed the expectation for gown use, highlighting a lapse in infection control practices.
Failure to Maintain Clean Resident Rooms and Shower Facilities
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, as required by its Resident Rights & Quality of Life Policy. For one resident, surveyors observed a bag of odorous soiled linens resting on the floor of the room, and the resident’s bed was made with a bedspread that had a football-sized hole exposing the mattress. The resident, who was cognitively intact with a BIMS score of 14 and had Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, reported that it was not unusual for bags of soiled linens to be left on the floor and for bedding to be damaged. A CNA confirmed that soiled linens were commonly left in bags on the floor after morning care and that torn bedding should not be used, and later placed the bag of soiled linens on the resident’s furniture where his clean clothing was hanging. The resident remained upset the following day, and a dead roach was observed under his bed near the headboard. Additional deficiencies were identified in other resident rooms. One resident with End Stage Renal Disease and a severely impaired cognition (BIMS score of 5) reported that housekeeping did not clean under the bed; surveyors observed three large dead roaches under the bed, which remained there the following day. When the Housekeeping Supervisor later observed the room, five dead roaches were present under the bed, and he stated the area should not have been in that condition. Another resident, with a diffuse traumatic brain injury and a moderately impaired cognition (BIMS score of 10), reported frequently picking up and disposing of dead roaches himself because staff did not remove them, and a large dead roach was observed under his bed. The facility also failed to maintain a clean and sanitary north shower room. During a Resident Council interview, multiple cognitively intact and moderately impaired residents reported refusing to use the shower room due to cleanliness concerns, including observations of dirty clothing, feces, and residue on shower chairs and floors. A housekeeper stated that while she cleaned the shower rooms multiple times a day, CNAs were responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the shower room after each use and that she had observed occasions when CNAs failed to do so. A subsequent observation of the north shower room revealed soiled clothing, including a soiled brief, on a shower chair, a yellow fluid-like substance on the floor and shower chair, and a white powdery substance on the floor, with no staff present. The Social Services Assistant, DON, and Administrator each acknowledged that staff were expected to clean and sanitize the shower room after each use.
Ongoing Roach Activity Demonstrates Ineffective Pest Control Program
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The facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program as required by its pest control policy dated 9/1/2014, which states the center will maintain an ongoing program to keep the building free of insects and rodents. Surveyors observed multiple instances of roach and insect activity in resident rooms and common areas. In one cognitively intact resident’s room, gnats were seen flying and a dead roach was later found under the bed near the headboard. Another resident’s room contained three large dead roaches under the bed on two consecutive days; this resident reported that roaches were regularly seen in the room, especially at night, crawling on the ceiling and falling onto him and his roommate, and that staff had been notified but he had not seen staff respond to assess or treat the issue. A third resident reported seeing roaches on the ceiling and under the bed and stated he often removed dead roaches himself because staff did not; a large dead roach was observed under his bed. A family member of another resident reported feeling it was necessary to bring her own roach spray due to concerns about roaches in the resident’s room and stated she was told she could not keep the spray in the room, expressing concern that the roach problem needed to be addressed. During a Resident Council meeting, two large roaches were observed crawling across the floor, and residents reported that roaches were commonly seen in rooms and common areas, including on walls, ceilings, and floors, particularly at night. The contracted pest control provider reported he provides monthly services, focusing on different areas each visit, primarily treating entry points and exterior areas, and stated he had not personally observed roaches and received only occasional complaints. Facility leadership, including the housekeeping supervisor, DON, and Maintenance Director, described expectations that staff report pest sightings and that pest control services are available monthly and as needed, but the ongoing presence of roaches and dead insects in resident rooms and common areas demonstrated that the pest control program was not effectively preventing or controlling pests.
Failure to Provide Written Notification of Resident Transfers
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The facility failed to provide written notification of resident transfers to the residents or their representatives for three residents who were hospitalized. The facility's policy, revised in November 2016, mandates that residents and their representatives be notified in writing of any transfer or discharge, in a language and manner they understand. However, the receptionist, following instructions from the Regional Business Office Consultant, ceased mailing written notifications approximately six months prior to the survey, opting instead to call the representatives. This practice was contrary to the facility's policy and federal and state regulations. The deficiency was identified during a review of records and interviews with staff. Resident #47, who was initially admitted in March 2020 with a diagnosis of Sepsis, was discharged to an acute hospital without written notification. Similarly, Resident #65, admitted in May 2023 with Acute Respiratory Failure, and Resident #69, admitted in May 2024 with Paraplegia, were also discharged to acute hospitals without receiving the required written notifications. The facility administrator was unaware of the change in procedure and acknowledged the requirement for written notifications.
Failure to Provide Written Bed Hold Notifications
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The facility failed to provide written notification of its bed hold policies to residents or their representatives at the time of transfer to a hospital or during therapeutic leave. This deficiency was identified for three residents who were reviewed for hospitalizations. The facility's Bed Hold Policy, revised in 2016, mandates that residents and their representatives be notified in a language and manner they understand before any transfer or discharge. However, the Social Services Director disclosed that she had ceased mailing these notifications six months prior, following instructions from the Regional Business Office Consultant, who indicated that company policy did not require written notifications and that phone contact was sufficient. The deficiency was further highlighted during interviews with facility staff. The Social Services Director confirmed the cessation of mailing notifications, while the Administrator was unaware of this change in practice. The residents involved in this deficiency included one with a diagnosis of sepsis, another with acute respiratory failure, and a third with paraplegia, all of whom were discharged to acute hospitals without receiving the required written bed hold notifications. This lack of compliance with the facility's policy and federal and state laws resulted in a failure to properly inform residents and their representatives about the bed hold policy during critical transitions.
Failure to Timely Transmit Discharge MDS Assessment
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The facility failed to transmit a discharge Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment in a timely manner for one of the twenty-one MDS assessments reviewed, specifically for Resident #86. The facility's policy, effective August 2019, requires that care plans and MDS be developed and maintained per Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Guidelines. Resident #86 was admitted on July 2, 2024, with a diagnosis of Spastic Hemiplegia Affecting the Left Non-Dominant Side and was discharged home with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of August 6, 2024. However, the discharge MDS was not electronically submitted. During interviews, an LPN stated that the corporate nurse was responsible for submitting the discharge MDS, and confirmed that the corporate nurse completed the discharge MDS but failed to submit it to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). An RN also confirmed she failed to submit the discharge MDS for Resident #86, stating she did not know how she missed it. The Director of Nursing (DON) was unaware that the MDS was not submitted and expected MDS assessments to be submitted timely.
Failure to Develop and Implement Comprehensive Care Plans
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The facility failed to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for two residents, leading to deficiencies in care. For a resident diagnosed with PTSD, the care plan included forgetfulness and memory loss but did not identify specific triggers related to the resident's PTSD, such as gunfire and hearing people in distress. This oversight was confirmed by an LPN and the Care Plan nurse, who were unaware of the need to list PTSD triggers in the care plan. The Director of Nursing acknowledged that identifying triggers is essential to prevent re-traumatization and provide quality care. Additionally, the facility did not implement care plan interventions for enhanced barrier precautions for another resident with a tracheostomy. The care plan required staff to wear gowns and gloves when providing care, but an Occupational Therapist was observed providing therapy without wearing a gown, despite the presence of a sign indicating the need for enhanced barrier precautions. The OT admitted to not wearing a gown, and the Care Plan nurse confirmed the requirement for gown use. The Director of Nursing also confirmed the failure to implement the care plan intervention.
Failure to Provide Trauma-Informed Care for Resident with PTSD
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The facility failed to provide trauma-informed care for a resident diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as they did not identify or document triggers and resident-specific interventions. The resident, who was admitted in 2016 and had a diagnosis of PTSD stemming from service in the Vietnam War, had triggers such as gunfire and hearing people in distress. Despite this, the facility's records, including the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Kardex and care plan, did not list any PTSD triggers or interventions tailored to the resident's needs. Interviews with staff, including a CNA, LPN, Social Services Director (SSD), Director of Nursing (DON), and the Administrator, revealed a lack of awareness and communication regarding the resident's PTSD triggers. The SSD and DON had conflicting views on who was responsible for evaluating PTSD and identifying triggers, leading to a gap in care. The Administrator acknowledged the expectation for trauma-informed care to prevent re-traumatization, but the deficiency highlighted a failure in the facility's processes to ensure such care was provided.
Food Safety Deficiencies in Kitchen Storage and Sanitation
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The facility failed to adhere to professional standards for food safety, as observed during a kitchen inspection. The ice machine was found with dirt-like stains on the interior, which transferred onto a towel when wiped, indicating a lack of cleanliness. Refrigerator #2 contained six trays of portioned liquids without labels or dates, and Freezer #1 had an opened bag of breaded chicken strips that were exposed and undated. In the pantry, an opened bag of hamburger buns and dehydrated onions were left exposed, and a scoop was improperly stored in the flour bin, touching the flour. Additionally, three spice jars were left open, and a bottle of lemon juice was not refrigerated as required by the manufacturer's instructions. The Dietary Director (DD) confirmed the presence of the dirt-like stains, undated and exposed foods, and the scoop left in the flour bin. The DD admitted responsibility for monitoring food safety but acknowledged difficulty in cleaning the ice machine and a lack of testing for bio-growth, which was the Maintenance Director's responsibility. The cook confirmed that staff are trained monthly on food safety, yet these issues persisted. The Administrator was informed of the deficiencies and acknowledged the need for self-monitoring to ensure food quality and sanitation.
Failure to Implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions for High-Risk Resident
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The facility failed to adhere to infection control practices by not implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for a resident at high risk for Multidrug-resistant Organisms (MDRO). The resident, who was non-verbal and had a tracheostomy and a feeding pump, was admitted with diagnoses including Gastrostomy Status and Encounter for Attention to Tracheostomy. Despite the presence of a sign on the resident's door indicating the need for EBP, an Occupational Therapist (OT) was observed providing care without wearing a gown, although gloves and a surgical mask were used. This was contrary to the facility's policy, which requires the use of gowns and gloves during high-contact care activities for residents with wounds and indwelling medical devices. Interviews with staff, including a Registered Nurse (RN) and the Director of Nursing (DON), confirmed that all staff had been in-serviced on EBP and that the OT should have worn a gown while providing care. The OT admitted to not wearing a gown and stated that she only wears PPE when it is located on the resident's door, despite PPE being readily available in the hallway. The DON reiterated that the absence of PPE on the door was not a valid reason to omit proper precautions, emphasizing the expectation for staff to follow infection control measures.
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