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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Laurelwood Health Care Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in its food service operations, with a malfunctioning dishwasher not reaching the required temperature and improper chemical sanitation. Residents were served meals on unsanitary dishware, and expired food items were found in storage. The Dietary Manager acknowledged these issues and confirmed that disposable plates should have been used.
The facility failed to inform residents about their rights to refuse treatment and formulate advance directives, as evidenced by incomplete Advance Directive Acknowledgement documents for six residents. These residents had various medical conditions and cognitive impairments, yet the facility did not ensure the necessary information was provided, as confirmed by the Administrator and Regional Director of Clinical Services.
A facility failed to obtain timely physician orders and provide appropriate treatment for a resident's pressure ulcers upon readmission. Despite the facility's policy requiring immediate physician notification and treatment initiation, an LPN delayed obtaining the necessary orders, and treatment documentation was not completed until several days later. The DON confirmed that the order should have been written on the day of the assessment.
A resident with multiple diagnoses and moderate cognitive impairment experienced a fall, but the facility failed to follow its Fall Prevention Program policy. The DON confirmed the absence of required documentation, including a resident assessment, incident report, and notifications, after the incident.
A facility failed to provide appropriate care for a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter. The resident's catheter was not in a dignity bag, contrary to facility policy, and was instead wrapped in a pillowcase. There were no physician's orders for the catheter or its care until after surveyor observations. The resident was admitted with multiple diagnoses and was severely cognitively impaired. The DON confirmed the lack of necessary orders and the absence of privacy bags.
A facility failed to follow its policy for monitoring weekly weights for a resident, resulting in a deficiency. The resident, who was at nutritional risk due to diabetes, experienced significant weight loss over three months. Despite being on a controlled diet and receiving supplements, the facility did not consistently document weekly weights. Interviews confirmed the oversight in monitoring and documentation.
An LPN failed to follow Enhanced Barrier Precautions and proper hand hygiene while administering PEG tube medications to a resident with a gastrostomy. Despite a sign indicating EBP, the LPN did not wear a gown and did not perform hand hygiene after removing gloves. The DON confirmed the necessity of PPE and hand hygiene in such situations.
Sanitation Deficiencies in Food Service Operations
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The facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in its food service operations, as evidenced by several deficiencies observed during a survey. The dishwasher used for cleaning dishware did not reach the required temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit, with a recorded temperature of only 112.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, the chemical sanitation solution was not at the correct concentration, as confirmed by the Dietary Manager (DM) using test strips. Despite these issues, residents were served meals on dishware that had been washed in the malfunctioning dishwasher. The DM acknowledged that disposable plates and utensils should have been used instead. Further observations revealed unsanitary conditions in the kitchen, including cookware with thick carbon buildup and expired food items in both the dry storage area and the Emergency Food Supply. Expired items included peanut butter, tomato juice, cream of chicken soup, apple cider vinegar, and evaporated milk. The DM confirmed the presence of expired items and acknowledged that they should not have been in storage. These findings indicate a failure to adhere to professional standards for food storage, preparation, and service, compromising the sanitary conditions of the facility's food service operations.
Failure to Provide Advance Directive Information
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The facility failed to provide information to residents regarding their right to refuse medical or surgical treatment or to formulate an advance directive. This deficiency was identified for six residents during a review of the facility's policy, medical records, and interviews. The facility's policy on Resident Rights mandates that residents be informed both orally and in writing about their rights, including the right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment and to formulate an advance directive. However, the Advance Directive Acknowledgement documents for these residents were found to be incomplete, indicating that the necessary education and information were not provided. The residents involved had various medical conditions and cognitive impairments. For instance, one resident with Hemiplegia, Epilepsy, and Anxiety was rarely understood and had moderately impaired cognitive skills. Another resident with Parkinson's Disease and Paranoid Schizophrenia had a BIMS score indicating moderate cognitive impairment. Despite these conditions, the facility failed to ensure that the Advance Directive Acknowledgement documents were fully completed, as confirmed by the Administrator and Regional Director of Clinical Services during an interview. This oversight suggests a lack of adherence to the facility's policy on informing residents of their rights.
Failure to Obtain Timely Physician Orders for Pressure Ulcer Treatment
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The facility failed to provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and obtain necessary physician orders for a resident with pressure ulcers. The facility's policy mandates that licensed nurses conduct a full body skin assessment upon admission or readmission and notify the attending physician of any new pressure ulcers. However, upon readmission, a resident with multiple medical conditions, including amputations and peripheral vascular disease, was found to have pressure ulcers on the right gluteal area and coccyx. Despite this, the necessary physician orders for treatment were not obtained until several days later. The Treatment Administration Record indicated that the treatment for the resident's sacral pressure wounds was not documented as performed until several days after the resident's readmission. An LPN confirmed that she assessed the resident and applied a dressing but did not obtain a physician's order immediately. The Director of Nursing acknowledged that the order should have been written on the day of the assessment, highlighting a lapse in following the facility's policy for immediate physician notification and treatment initiation.
Failure to Follow Fall Prevention Policy After Resident Fall
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The facility failed to adhere to its Fall Prevention Program policy following a fall incident involving a resident. The policy mandates that when a resident experiences a fall, the facility must assess the resident, complete a fall assessment, incident report, notify the physician and family, review and update the care plan, document all assessments and actions, and obtain witness statements. However, after a fall on 1/14/2024, the Director of Nursing (DON) was unable to provide any documentation related to the incident, including a resident assessment, incident report, physician or family notification, or witness statements. The resident involved in the incident was admitted with multiple diagnoses, including Diabetes, Disorganized Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Blindness, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder. The resident was identified as being at risk for falls and had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score indicating moderate cognitive impairment, along with highly impaired vision. Despite these risk factors, the facility did not follow its policy to investigate and document the fall, as confirmed by the DON during an interview.
Failure to Provide Appropriate Catheter Care and Maintain Privacy
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The facility failed to provide appropriate care and services for a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter. The facility's policy requires that residents with indwelling catheters receive proper catheter care, maintain dignity and privacy, and have catheter drainage bags covered at all times. However, observations revealed that the resident's Foley catheter was not in a dignity bag and was instead wrapped in a pillowcase. Additionally, there were no physician's orders for the Foley catheter or catheter care documented in the medical record until after the surveyor's observations. The resident in question was admitted with multiple diagnoses, including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, and Peripheral Vascular Disease, and was severely cognitively impaired. The Director of Nursing confirmed that the resident came from the hospital with the catheter due to pressure ulcers and acknowledged the absence of necessary orders for the catheter and its care. The DON also confirmed that catheter privacy bags were not available, leading to the use of a pillowcase as a temporary measure.
Failure to Monitor Weekly Weights for Resident
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The facility failed to adhere to its policy for monitoring weekly weights for a resident, leading to a deficiency in maintaining the resident's nutritional status. The facility's policy, dated 3/4/2022, required weekly weights to be monitored and the Registered Dietitian to be notified if weight concerns were noted. However, the facility did not obtain weekly weights for the resident during several weeks between August 2024 and December 2024, despite the resident being at nutritional risk due to diagnoses including diabetes and experiencing significant weight loss. The resident, who was cognitively intact and independent in eating, experienced a weight loss of 7.65% over three months, which was not part of a prescribed weight-loss regimen. Despite being on a carbohydrate-controlled diet and receiving house supplements, the facility failed to document weekly weights consistently. Interviews with the VP of Nutrition and the Director of Nursing confirmed the oversight in monitoring and documenting the resident's weight as per the facility's protocol.
Infection Control Breach During Medication Administration
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The facility failed to adhere to infection control practices during medication administration, specifically concerning Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) and hand hygiene. An LPN did not follow the facility's policy on EBP while administering medications via a PEG tube to a resident. The facility's policy mandates the use of gowns and gloves during high-contact activities, such as device care, to prevent the transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms. However, the LPN did not wear a gown and failed to perform hand hygiene after removing gloves and before donning new ones. The resident involved had a diagnosis of gastrostomy and was moderately cognitively impaired, as indicated by a BIMS score of 12. Physician's orders required EBP related to the PEG tube every shift. Despite a sign indicating enhanced barrier precautions on the resident's door, the LPN did not recognize the need for PPE, stating that the resident was not sick. The Director of Nursing confirmed that staff should be aware of EBP requirements and that the LPN should have worn PPE and performed proper hand hygiene during the medication administration process.
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