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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Granite Rehabilitation And Wellness during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with severe dementia and behavioral symptoms, including wandering and aggression, did not receive appropriate behavioral health care and services. The care plan lacked comprehensive, individualized interventions, and staff primarily relied on redirection and medication without documented non-pharmacological strategies. The resident's escalating behaviors led to a physical assault on staff and another resident, resulting in police involvement and arrest.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment and multiple health conditions became physically aggressive, assaulted an LPN, and was arrested for aggravated assault. The facility issued an immediate discharge notice and transferred the resident to a detention center but failed to ensure the receiving facility could meet the resident's needs or to communicate required information as outlined in policy. Documentation from a healthcare provider justifying the discharge was also lacking.
The facility failed to provide adequate nursing staff, leading to long wait times for resident assistance and missed care activities like showers. Observations and interviews revealed that staffing levels were below required levels, with only two CNAs available for a large number of residents. Payroll data showed low weekend staffing and a one-star staff rating, while Hospitality Aides were incorrectly counted as nursing staff despite being unable to provide direct care.
A facility failed to identify and monitor target symptoms for a resident receiving psychotropic medications, despite the resident being cognitively intact and having multiple mental health diagnoses. The care plan and medication records lacked evidence of specific target symptoms and monitoring processes, confirmed by the DON. This deficiency was contrary to the facility's policy on psychotropic drugs.
The facility failed to ensure medications were not expired in the 2nd floor medication room. An observation revealed expired Bisacodyl suppositories in the refrigerator, despite the manufacturer's instructions not to use them past the expiration date. An RN confirmed these medications were available for resident use, contrary to the facility's policy requiring visible expiration dates and adherence to them.
A facility failed to create a care plan for a resident with PTSD and bipolar disorder, despite recommendations for individual therapy. The resident, who was cognitively intact, did not receive behavioral health support, and the social services assistant was unaware of the need for such services. The facility's trauma-informed care policy, requiring evaluations and care plan updates, was not adhered to.
A resident with anxiety disorder and schizophrenia, who was cognitively intact, reported dissatisfaction with the activities offered by the facility, stating that they did not align with their interests. The resident's care plan noted minimal activity involvement, and the activity director could not specify the one-to-one activities provided. The facility's policy required activities to meet residents' needs and interests, but this was not effectively implemented for the resident.
A facility failed to provide necessary behavioral health services to a resident with PTSD and other mental health disorders. Despite recommendations for individual therapy, the resident did not receive the required services due to delays and lack of alternative arrangements when the initial provider was unavailable. The care plan lacked development for addressing these needs, and the social services assistant was unaware of the requirement for behavioral health services, indicating a failure in policy implementation.
A resident with moderate cognitive impairment and an indwelling catheter received improper care from a CNA, who mishandled the catheter drainage bag and used a contaminated glove to obtain wipes during perineal care. These actions violated infection prevention protocols, as confirmed by the DON.
The facility's main kitchen was inadequately staffed, resulting in late and cold meals, poor food quality, and dissatisfaction among residents. Observations and interviews revealed consistent delays in meal service, with meals often being served cold or improperly cooked. The dietary department faced significant staff turnover and was still training new staff, contributing to the ongoing issues.
The facility failed to promptly resolve grievances related to food service, with residents reporting issues such as cold meals, incorrect orders, and significant delays in service. Despite acknowledging these issues, the facility had not fully implemented a performance improvement plan, leaving grievances unresolved.
The facility failed to provide showers according to resident preferences, with several residents receiving bed baths instead. Observations noted inadequate hygiene, with some residents having noticeable body odors. Interviews revealed misunderstandings among staff regarding shower protocols, particularly for residents on COVID precautions, leading to a high number of refusals and documented bed baths.
The facility failed to provide palatable and timely meals, with residents reporting issues such as cold, tasteless food, incorrect orders, and small portions. Observations confirmed delayed meal services, and interviews revealed dissatisfaction with the food quality and service. Staffing issues in the dietary department contributed to these ongoing problems.
A staff member failed to correctly don PPE before caring for a resident on droplet/contact precautions, wearing a gown open in the front. The staff member was not concerned due to the resident's lack of symptoms. Interviews indicated a need for education on proper gown use, and the facility's policy requires gowns to protect skin and clothing during care.
Failure to Provide Adequate Behavioral Health Services for Resident with Dementia
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A facility failed to ensure that a resident with severe dementia received appropriate behavioral health care and services to attain their highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The resident, who had diagnoses including severe early onset Alzheimer's dementia with mood disturbance, anxiety, and major depressive disorder, exhibited significant cognitive impairment and behavioral symptoms such as wandering, intrusive behaviors, and increasing aggression. Despite these symptoms, the care plan lacked comprehensive, resident-centered interventions, particularly non-pharmacological strategies, and there was no evidence of a thorough assessment addressing the resident's wandering and behavioral issues. Documentation revealed ongoing behavioral incidents, including the resident entering other residents' rooms, touching belongings, urinating in inappropriate places, and escalating physical and verbal aggression toward staff and other residents. Staff notes indicated the resident was difficult to redirect, required frequent cueing, and became more agitated as the day progressed. Multiple staff interviews confirmed that interventions were limited to redirection and medication administration, with no documentation of attempted or implemented non-drug interventions or a behavioral care plan tailored to the resident's needs. The situation culminated in a serious incident where the resident physically assaulted a staff member and attempted to harm another resident, resulting in the police being called and the resident being arrested for aggravated assault. Interviews with facility leadership and staff confirmed gaps in documentation, assessment, and care planning, as well as a lack of clear communication and follow-through regarding behavioral interventions. The facility did not provide evidence of a systematic approach to managing the resident's behavioral health needs, contributing to the actual harm experienced.
Failure to Ensure Safe and Orderly Discharge Following Resident Assault
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A resident with severe cognitive impairment and multiple diagnoses, including diabetes, dementia, anxiety disorder, and depression, was admitted to the facility and later became involved in a serious incident. The resident entered another resident's room, became physically aggressive, and assaulted an LPN by stepping on her foot and attempting to strangle her. The police were called, and the resident was arrested for aggravated assault and removed from the facility. Documentation shows that the facility issued an immediate discharge notice to the resident, citing endangerment to the safety and health of individuals in the facility. The facility's records indicate that after the resident's arrest, the discharge notice was delivered to the local detention center and sent to the resident and their representative by mail. The facility also notified the resident's son/POA about the arrest and discharge. However, there was no evidence in the medical record that the facility ensured the receiving facility (the detention center) could meet the resident's needs or that appropriate information was communicated to the receiving provider. Additionally, there was no documentation from a healthcare provider justifying the necessity of the discharge. A review of the facility's transfer and discharge policy requires that, in cases of discharge for safety reasons, the facility must document the transfer or discharge in the medical record and communicate appropriate information to the receiving care institution or provider. The policy outlines specific information that must be provided, such as practitioner contact information, resident representative information, advanced directives, special instructions, care plan goals, and other necessary information. The facility failed to meet these requirements in this case, as confirmed by interviews with the DON and ED, who stated that no further documentation was available.
Staffing Deficiency in Resident Care
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The facility failed to provide sufficient nursing staff to meet the needs of its residents, as evidenced by multiple resident interviews and observations. Residents reported long wait times for assistance, with some waiting up to 40 minutes for call lights to be answered. Several residents mentioned that they did not receive scheduled showers due to staffing shortages. Observations on different floors confirmed that the number of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) was below the required levels, with only two CNAs available to care for a large number of residents. Interviews with staff, including CNAs and an LPN, corroborated the residents' claims, revealing that the staffing levels were inadequate to provide timely care. The facility's staffing issues were further highlighted by the review of payroll-based journal data, which showed low weekend staffing and a consistent one-star staff rating over four quarters. The facility's daily staff postings inaccurately included hours from Hospitality Aides, who are not qualified to provide direct patient care, as part of the nursing staff hours. The Director of Nursing confirmed that Hospitality Aides were counted as part of the nursing staff, despite their inability to provide direct care. The facility's self-assessment indicated a need for 160 CNA care hours, but the actual average was only 148 hours, further demonstrating the staffing deficiency.
Failure to Identify and Monitor Target Symptoms for Psychotropic Medications
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The facility failed to ensure that target symptoms were identified and monitored for a resident receiving psychotropic medications. The resident, who was cognitively intact with a BIMS score of 12 out of 15, had diagnoses including anxiety disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The resident was prescribed risperidone for schizoaffective disorder and buspirone for anxiety disorder. However, the care plan did not specify target symptoms for each medication, and the medication administration records for June, July, and August 2024 lacked evidence of a process to monitor these symptoms. An interview with the Director of Nursing confirmed that the facility had not identified medication-specific target symptoms, which hindered their ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the medications. The facility's policy on psychotropic drugs, last revised in October 2022, emphasized the importance of validating appropriate diagnoses and recognizing the underlying causes of symptoms to treat conditions appropriately. Despite this policy, the facility did not adhere to these guidelines, resulting in a deficiency in monitoring and managing the resident's psychotropic medication regimen.
Expired Medications Found in Storage
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The facility failed to ensure that medications available for resident use were not expired in one of the three storage areas, specifically the 2nd floor medication room. During an observation of the medication storage room refrigerator, a box of Bisacodyl suppositories was found with an expiration date that had already passed. The manufacturer's literature indicated that the medication should not be used after the expiration date, which was clearly marked on the carton and blister pack. An interview with an RN confirmed that all medications stored in the refrigerator were available for resident use. The facility's policy on floor stock medications required that expiration dates and lot numbers be clearly visible, and that medications should not be used beyond the expiration date on the original container or one year from the date of opening, whichever comes first.
Failure to Develop Care Plan for Behavioral Health Needs
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The facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for a resident with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and bipolar disorder. The resident, who was cognitively intact with a BIMS score of 12 out of 15, had multiple diagnoses including anxiety disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, schizophrenia, and PTSD. A PASRR Level II review recommended individual therapy for the resident. However, the care plan, last revised on June 30, 2024, did not include any interventions related to the resident's behavioral health needs for PTSD or bipolar disorder. Additionally, an interview with the social services assistant revealed that the resident did not receive any behavioral health support, and the assistant was unaware of the requirement for residents to receive such services. The facility's policy on trauma-informed care, last revised in October 2022, mandates that upon new admissions, a trauma-informed care evaluation is completed by a Licensed Nurse. Based on the evaluation, appropriate provider and IDT notifications should be made to support the care of residents with a history of trauma, and the care plan should be updated to include goals and interventions, including non-pharmacological means. This policy was not followed, contributing to the deficiency.
Failure to Provide Resident-Specific Activities
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The facility failed to provide activities of interest for a resident who was cognitively intact and diagnosed with anxiety disorder and schizophrenia. The resident expressed dissatisfaction with the activities offered, stating that the facility did not provide activities they would like to attend, nor did it offer one-to-one activities, which the resident indicated would be appreciated. The resident's care plan, last revised in February 2024, noted little or no activity involvement due to the resident's wishes not to participate, but it also mentioned that the resident enjoys music. Interventions included encouraging participation and inviting family members to attend activities with the resident. The activity director was unable to specify what one-to-one activities were performed for the resident, despite claiming that such activities were conducted. The facility's policy on activities, last revised in July 2015, stated that activities should include individual, small and large groups, one-to-one, and independent activities to meet residents' needs, abilities, and interests. However, the policy was not effectively implemented for this resident, as evidenced by the lack of suitable activities and the resident's expressed dissatisfaction.
Failure to Provide Behavioral Health Services for Resident with PTSD
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The facility failed to provide necessary behavioral health services to a resident diagnosed with multiple mental health disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The resident, who was cognitively intact with a BIMS score of 12 out of 15, had a PASARR Level II review recommending individual therapy. Despite this, the facility did not ensure the resident received the required mental health services. Initial attempts to schedule services with a behavioral health facility were made in April, but the process was delayed due to incomplete paperwork. By July, it was discovered that the behavioral health facility was not accepting new patients, and no alternative arrangements had been made. Additionally, the resident's care plan, last revised in June, lacked any development for addressing behavioral health needs related to PTSD or bipolar disorder. The social services assistant admitted to being unaware of the necessity for residents to receive behavioral health services, indicating a gap in the facility's understanding and implementation of required care. The facility's policies on trauma-informed care and mental health rehabilitation services were not effectively followed, as evidenced by the lack of appropriate care planning and coordination for the resident's mental health needs.
Infection Control Deficiency in Resident Care
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The facility failed to implement proper infection prevention practices during the care of a resident with moderate cognitive impairment and an indwelling catheter. The resident, who was dependent on staff for toileting hygiene, was observed being assisted by a CNA who improperly handled the catheter drainage bag. The CNA placed the drainage bag on her gown above the resident's bladder, causing urine to flow backward toward the bladder, and later placed it under the resident's wheelchair. This improper handling of the catheter drainage bag was confirmed by the Director of Nursing as inappropriate. Additionally, during perineal care, the CNA used a contaminated gloved hand to obtain more wipes from the container after cleaning feces from the resident's rectal area. This action further demonstrated a failure to adhere to infection control protocols. The facility's failure to ensure that the catheter drainage bag was positioned correctly and to maintain proper hygiene during personal care was identified as a deficiency in infection prevention practices.
Inadequate Kitchen Staffing Leads to Meal Service Deficiencies
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The facility failed to ensure adequate staffing in the main kitchen, leading to multiple grievances from residents regarding the quality and timeliness of meals. Observations and interviews revealed that meals were consistently served late, often cold, and not in accordance with the scheduled meal times. Residents reported that breakfast was always cold, meals were overcooked or not flavorful, and dinner service was delayed. Additionally, there were instances where the facility ran out of necessary food items during meal service, resulting in substitutions that were not satisfactory to the residents. Several residents expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of the food, noting that it was often dry, tough, or improperly cooked. One resident, who required a high-protein diet for wound healing, reported that the food was too tough to chew and had to resort to ordering fast food and protein shakes to meet dietary needs. Another resident mentioned that the facility's response to dining concerns was inadequate, attributing the issues to a lack of staff and difficulty in hiring new personnel. Interviews with the facility's administrator and dietary manager confirmed that the dietary department had experienced significant staff turnover and was still in the process of training new staff. The facility had recently changed food providers, which required meals to be made from scratch, further complicating the situation. The dietary department was also short-staffed due to two members being off for a traumatic event, and there were three additional staff openings. Despite having a performance improvement plan, it had not been fully implemented at the time of the survey.
Unresolved Grievances in Food Service and Palatability
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The facility failed to ensure prompt efforts were made to resolve grievances related to food service and palatability, as evidenced by multiple unresolved complaints from residents. A grievance form dated 1/9/24 indicated that a resident's daughter was upset about the resident receiving a small amount of soup, and although the registered dietitian confirmed the meal was appropriately served, the resident left the facility against medical advice. Another grievance dated 3/12/24 reported cold breakfast and issues with meal timing for a resident returning from dialysis, but the grievance was not marked as resolved. Further grievances highlighted ongoing issues with meal quality and service. On 3/21/24, a resident expressed dissatisfaction with a dinner meal, stating they would prefer to eat outside food due to management's inadequacies. Another resident on the same day reported a meal as inedible, but later could not recall the grievance. On 4/2/24, multiple residents complained about overcooked chicken and slow service, and on 4/7/24, a resident received the wrong sandwich order. Observations on 4/10/24 and 4/11/24 showed significant delays in meal service, with residents waiting up to an hour for lunch, and issues with food quality and availability. Interviews with residents and staff revealed systemic issues in the dietary department, including staff turnover, a change in food providers, and inadequate staffing levels. Residents reported meals being consistently late, improperly cooked, and not following the menu. The facility's administrator and dietary manager acknowledged ongoing food service issues, attributing them to staff shortages and a recent traumatic event affecting dietary staff. Despite a performance improvement plan being developed, it had not been fully implemented, and meal-related grievances remained unresolved.
Failure to Provide Showers as Per Resident Preferences
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The facility failed to ensure that bathing was performed according to the plan of care for residents on two care units. Multiple residents reported not receiving showers as per their preferences, with some residents only receiving bed baths instead. For instance, one resident reported only receiving two showers during their stay, despite their care plan indicating a preference for twice-weekly showers. Another resident was documented as having received only six showers over several months, with numerous bed baths recorded instead. Observations and interviews revealed that some residents had noticeable body odors, indicating inadequate hygiene care. One resident expressed a preference for showers but was routinely given bed baths due to issues with water temperature. Another resident, who was in isolation, was not provided a shower despite being on the shower list, and instead, only a bed bath was offered, which the resident declined. Interviews with staff, including the social services director and the DON, confirmed that there were misunderstandings among staff regarding showering protocols, particularly for residents on COVID precautions. Staff education was conducted due to a high number of resident refusals and documented bed baths, as bed baths were not as thorough as showers in cleaning residents.
Deficiencies in Food Service Quality and Delivery
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The facility failed to ensure that food and drink were palatable, attractive, and served at a safe and appetizing temperature. Multiple grievances were filed by residents regarding the quality and temperature of the food served. Residents reported issues such as dry and chewy tortillas, cold breakfast meals, overcooked chicken, and meals not being flavorful. Additionally, there were complaints about incorrect meal orders, such as a resident receiving ham instead of a turkey sandwich, and burnt grilled cheese sandwiches. Observations confirmed that meal services were delayed, resulting in cold food being served to residents. Interviews with residents revealed consistent dissatisfaction with the food service, citing slow service, cold and tasteless meals, and small portions. Some residents resorted to ordering fast food or supplementing their meals with protein shakes due to the inadequacy of the facility's food service. The facility's inability to provide meals that met residents' dietary needs and preferences was evident, with reports of meals being served late and not following the menu. Residents also expressed concerns about the lack of alternatives offered and the facility's failure to address their dining concerns. The facility experienced significant staffing issues within the dietary department, with reports of staff turnover and recent changes in food providers. The new menu required meals to be made from scratch, and the facility was still in the process of training new staff. The dietary department faced challenges due to staff being off work following a traumatic event, contributing to ongoing food service issues. Despite the development of a performance improvement plan, it had not been fully implemented, and the meal issues remained unresolved at the time of the report.
Improper PPE Use for Resident on Precautions
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The facility failed to ensure that staff correctly donned personal protective equipment (PPE) before providing care to a resident on transmission-based precautions. During an observation, a staff member was seen entering the room of a resident on droplet/contact precautions with a gown worn incorrectly. The gown was tied at the neck but left open in the front, leaving the staff member unprotected. This improper donning of PPE was confirmed during an interview with the staff member, who expressed no concern about the incorrect use of the gown because the resident was not symptomatic. Further interviews revealed that the staff member required education on the proper way to wear a gown when entering the room of residents in isolation. The facility's policy on standard precautions, dated May 2015, specifies that gowns should be worn to protect skin and prevent soiling of clothing during resident care activities. The nurse manager confirmed that remedial training for donning and doffing PPE was being conducted at the facility.
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