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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Amarillo Medical Lodge during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to store and distribute food according to professional standards, as observed during a kitchen inspection. Issues included improperly labeled and expired food items in the refrigerator, freezer, and dry pantry. An interview with the Dietary Manager confirmed the risk of food-borne illnesses from these practices. The facility's food storage policy lacked specific guidelines for expiration dates in the dry pantry.
A resident with chronic pulmonary disease and severe cognitive impairment was found to have their nasal cannula improperly stored on the floor behind their oxygen concentrator on multiple occasions. The facility lacked procedures for respiratory equipment care, and the DON confirmed the absence of policies on employee round responsibilities and respiratory tubing care, leading to the deficiency.
A facility failed to adhere to infection control protocols when a CNA did not wear a gown during wound care for a resident with a Stage 3 pressure ulcer, despite the requirement for Enhanced Barrier Precautions. The resident, with multiple health issues, required EBP due to the wound. Misunderstandings among staff regarding PPE requirements contributed to this deficiency.
A facility failed to ensure proper storage and labeling of medications for a resident, with multiple medications found unsecured on the bedside table and in the room. The resident's records lacked physician's orders for these medications, and the care plan did not address self-administration. Interviews revealed inconsistent practices and a lack of awareness regarding medication storage policies.
The facility failed to maintain a safe and sanitary environment, as a resident's used urinal was observed on his bedside table, touching a water cup. The DON provided in-service training to a CNA, stating that urinals should not be placed on bedside tables. The facility's policy aims to decrease infection risk and ensure compliance with regulations.
Improper Food Storage Practices in Facility Kitchen
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Summary
The facility failed to adhere to professional standards for food service safety, as observed during a kitchen inspection. The inspection revealed multiple instances of improperly stored food items in the facility's refrigerator, freezer, and dry pantry. Specifically, the refrigerator contained a 2-quart bag of strawberries with an expired date, 15 sausage patties without a date opened and exposed to air, and cartons of chocolate and white milk without a date received. In the freezer, there were several items, including a 5-pound bag of frozen strawberries, a 2-pound bag of frozen green beans, and 80 count frozen hamburger patties, all without a date received and open to air. Additionally, the dry pantry contained a 1.57-pound bag of cream soup base with an expired date. An interview with the Dietary Manager confirmed the potential negative outcomes of serving improperly dated or expired foods, which could lead to food-borne illnesses among residents. The facility's policy for food storage was reviewed and found to lack specific guidelines for expiration dates or discard by dates for dry pantry items. The FDA Food Code was also referenced, highlighting the requirement for proper labeling of food items. These deficiencies in food storage practices could place residents at risk for food-borne illnesses and a diminished quality of life.
Improper Storage of Nasal Cannula for Resident on Oxygen Therapy
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Summary
The facility failed to provide proper respiratory care for a resident, identified as Resident #14, who required oxygen therapy due to chronic pulmonary disease. The resident's nasal cannula was repeatedly observed improperly stored on the floor behind the oxygen concentrator, with the nasal prongs facing upward. This improper storage was noted during multiple observations over several days, indicating a lack of adherence to professional standards of practice for respiratory care. Resident #14, a severely cognitively impaired male, required substantial assistance with activities of daily living and had an order for oxygen therapy as needed for shortness of breath. Despite this, the facility did not have procedures in place for the care of respiratory equipment, including the nasal cannula or tubing. The Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that staff were expected to check on residents' equipment during rounds, but there was no policy on employee round responsibilities or respiratory tubing care, contributing to the deficiency.
Inadequate PPE Use During Wound Care
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain an effective infection prevention and control program, as evidenced by the actions of CNA A during wound care for a resident with a Stage 3 pressure ulcer. CNA A did not wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP), specifically failing to don a gown while assisting with the procedure. This oversight occurred despite the resident's care plan indicating the need for EBP due to the presence of a wound. The resident involved was an elderly female with multiple health issues, including metabolic encephalopathy, obesity, chronic kidney disease, and muscle weakness. Her clinical record indicated a moderately impaired cognitive function and a need for supervision or assistance with daily activities. The resident had a Stage 3 pressure ulcer on her right buttocks, which required wound care and the implementation of EBP to prevent infection and cross-contamination. Interviews with staff revealed a misunderstanding of the EBP requirements. CNA A believed that a gown was unnecessary since he did not directly touch the wound, while the Director of Nursing (DON) suggested that discretion could be used if there was no direct contact with the wound or catheter. However, the facility's policy clearly stated that gowns and gloves should be worn during high-contact activities, such as providing hygiene and changing briefs, regardless of MDRO colonization. This misinterpretation of the policy contributed to the deficiency in infection control practices.
Improper Medication Storage and Labeling
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals were stored and labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles for one resident. During an observation, three medications (Fluticasone nasal spray, Therea Tears eye drops, and Alaway eye drops) were found on the bedside table of a resident. The resident stated that she could administer the medications herself but had not used them that morning. A review of the resident's records revealed no physician's orders for these medications, and the resident's care plan did not include information about self-administration of medications. Interviews with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) indicated a lack of awareness and inconsistent practices regarding the storage and administration of medications at the bedside. Further investigation revealed that the resident had additional medications in her room, including a stool softener, Biofreeze, Biotin, and Melatonin, which were not stored properly. The facility's policy on medication storage requires that medications for residents who do not self-administer be stored in a locked cabinet, accessible only to authorized personnel. The failure to adhere to this policy was evident, as medications were found unsecured in the resident's room. This deficiency could potentially place all residents at risk for adverse reactions due to improper medication storage and administration practices.
Infection Control Deficiency
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development of communicable diseases and infections for one resident. During initial rounds, a resident's used urinal was observed on his bedside table, touching a water cup that the resident was using. The resident confirmed that he had just used the urinal. The Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed and observed giving an in-service training to a CNA, stating that urinals should not be placed on bedside tables. Later, the resident's empty, clean urinal was observed on the repositioning bar of his bed. The facility's Infection Prevention and Control program policy aims to decrease the risk of infection, identify and correct problems, ensure compliance with regulations, and promote resident rights and well-being while preventing the spread of infection.
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