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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Cranbury Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to provide a homelike dining environment by serving meals on trays directly from the cart to tables without removing the food from the trays for 16 residents on Unit C. Staff, including CNAs and an LPN, confirmed this practice, which was acknowledged by the DON and Administrator as resembling a cafeteria setting. This practice contradicted the facility's policy on maintaining a homelike environment.
The facility failed to ensure cooking vessels were completely air-dried before storage, as observed during a survey. Buffet pans and other vessels were found stacked while still wet, which was confirmed by the CM and FSD. The facility's policy requires all dishware to be air-dried and properly stored, a requirement that was not met, as verified by the Administrator.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment was fed by an LPN who stood while assisting with the meal, contrary to facility policy requiring staff to sit to maintain resident dignity. The LPN cited the absence of a chair as the reason for standing, aiming to serve the meal warm. The DON and interim Administrator confirmed the expectation for staff to sit during meal assistance.
A facility failed to follow a physician's order for a resident's right-hand splint, which was supposed to be worn daily for 6-8 hours. The resident, with a history of hemiplegia and hemiparesis, was observed not wearing the splint, which was found on the dresser. The resident confirmed the splint was not applied by staff, and an LPN acknowledged the importance of wearing it to maintain range of motion. The DON and Administrator expected physician orders to be followed, as per facility policy.
A facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for a resident with a suprapubic catheter, PICC line, and multiple wounds, despite staff training on EBP. Observations showed no EBP sign or PPE cart outside the resident's room, and staff did not wear gowns during care. The interim Infection Preventionist and Nurse Manager acknowledged the oversight, which was contrary to the facility's EBP policy.
Failure to Ensure Homelike Dining Environment
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The facility failed to ensure a homelike dining environment for residents on Unit C, as observed during a lunch meal service. Staff members delivered meal trays directly from the cart to the tables in front of 16 residents without removing the food from the trays. This practice was consistent across multiple observations and interviews with staff members, including CNAs and an LPN, who confirmed that the food was always served on trays and not removed once placed on the table. This method of serving meals was acknowledged by the Director of Nursing and the Administrator as resembling a cafeteria setting rather than a homelike environment. The facility's policy, titled 'Resident Rights Under Federal Law,' emphasizes the right of residents to a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment. However, the practice of serving meals on trays in the dining room contradicts this policy. The deficiency was identified through observations and staff interviews, which revealed a routine practice that did not align with the facility's stated commitment to providing a homelike environment for its residents.
Improper Storage of Wet Cooking Vessels
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The facility failed to ensure that cooking vessels were completely air-dried before being stored, as observed during a survey. On two separate occasions, buffet pans and other cooking vessels were found stacked while still wet, which was confirmed by the Chef Manager (CM) and the Food Services Director (FSD). The CM acknowledged that all washed items should have been completely dried before stacking and storing, as per the facility's policy. This policy, titled 'Warewashing' and revised in February 2023, mandates that all dishware, service ware, and utensils be air-dried and properly stored after cleaning and sanitization. The failure to adhere to this policy was verified by the Administrator, who confirmed that nesting pans should have been completely dried before being stacked together.
Failure to Maintain Resident Dignity During Meal Assistance
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The facility failed to maintain the dignity of a resident during meal assistance. The incident involved a resident who was admitted with diagnoses including unspecified dementia with agitation and dysphagia. The resident required a mechanically altered diet and had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score indicating severe cognitive impairment. During a meal observation, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) was seen standing while feeding the resident, which was acknowledged by the LPN as not maintaining the resident's dignity. The LPN stated that she could not find a chair to sit in and chose to feed the resident standing up to ensure the meal was served warm. The Director of Nursing (DON) and interim Administrator confirmed that the expectation was for nursing staff to sit while feeding residents to maintain their dignity. The facility's policy on resident rights emphasized treating each resident with respect and dignity, which includes sitting while assisting with meals. This policy was not adhered to in this instance, leading to the deficiency noted in the report.
Failure to Follow Physician's Order for Hand Splint
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The facility failed to follow a physician's order for a right-hand splint device for a resident, identified as R74, who was reviewed for range of motion among 34 sample residents. R74 was admitted with diagnoses including hypertension, hemiplegia, and hemiparesis following a cerebral infarction affecting the right dominant side, and unspecified lack of coordination. The resident's care plan required the use of a right upper extremity hand splint during the daytime for 6-8 hours, as per the physician's order dated 05/10/24. However, observations on 06/11/24 and 06/12/24 revealed that the splint was not being worn by the resident, and it was found lying on the dresser across the room. The resident confirmed that the splint was supposed to be worn daily but stated that no one had put it on him. Interviews with staff, including an LPN and the Director of Nursing, confirmed that the splint should have been worn daily and that the resident was unable to apply it independently. The LPN acknowledged the importance of wearing the splint to prevent loss of range of motion. The Director of Nursing and the facility Administrator both expressed that their expectation was for all physician orders to be followed. The facility's policy on Activities of Daily Living, dated 05/01/23, emphasized the necessity of providing care and services to maintain or improve a patient's ADL abilities, including the use of assistive devices as needed.
Failure to Implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions
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The facility failed to adhere to infection control and prevention guidelines by not implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for a resident with a suprapubic catheter, PICC line, and multiple wounds, who was also receiving antibiotic therapy for a multi-organism wound infection. The resident, identified as R103, was admitted with several medical conditions, including quadriplegia and pressure ulcers, but the care plan did not include EBP interventions. Observations revealed that the resident's catheter bag was uncovered and attached to the bed rail, and there was no EBP sign or personal protective equipment (PPE) cart outside the resident's room. Interviews with staff, including LPNs and CNAs, confirmed that EBP was not implemented for the resident, and staff were not wearing gowns during catheter and wound care. Although staff had been trained on EBP by a former Infection Preventionist, there was confusion about which residents required these precautions. The interim Infection Preventionist and the Nurse Manager acknowledged that EBP should have been initiated upon the resident's readmission, but it was overlooked. The facility's policy on EBP, which was revised several times, outlined the need for posting EBP signs and having PPE accessible for residents with chronic wounds or indwelling medical devices. Despite this, the admitting nurse did not update the care plan or implement EBP for the resident upon readmission. The interim Infection Preventionist stated that EBP signs and PPE carts were available, but the responsibility to implement these precautions was not consistently followed, leading to a potential risk of spreading multidrug-resistant organisms.
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