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05/31/2024
Lake Eustis Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
411 W Woodward Ave Eustis, FL 32726
F 0641
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents' functional status assessments were accurate for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers, Resident #32.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include: Review of Resident #32's admission record showed the resident was initially admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including hemiplegia and hemiparesis following unspecified cerebrovascular disease affecting right dominant side. During an observation on 5/28/2024 at 9:15 AM, Resident #32 was lying in bed, wearing a hospital gown and a splint on his right hand. During an interview on 5/28/2024 at 9:15 AM, Resident #32 stated, I wear the splint on my hand for my contracture. I am able to move my left hand and arm. I will use my left hand to help me move the right hand. I am able to move my lower extremities, but not much. During an interview on 5/30/2024 at 10:10 AM, the Director of Nursing stated, [Resident #32's name] is part of the restorative program where he is provided range of motion and placement of a splint. [Resident #32's name] cannot use lower extremities, his right hand is contracted, and he is able to move his left hand. During an interview on 5/30/2024 at 1:02 PM, the Director of Rehabilitation stated, [Resident #32's name] was on our case load from 2/29/2024 to 5/3/2024 for splinting and contractures. He was on case load again back in 7/11/2023 to 9/1/2023. The resident has a neurological history and there was a lot of focus on managing the contracture to restore mobility. [Resident #32's name] has always had extremity impairment since the beginning of his stay here. I consider there to be impairment in all extremities. The elbow would be the greater majority of it. Review of Resident #32's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] showed no impairment documented in functional limitation in range of motion of upper and lower extremities. During an interview on 5/30/2024 at 2:41 PM, the MDS Coordinator stated, [Resident #32's name] was coded incorrectly regarding his impairment of extremities. It will need to be corrected. Review of Resident #32's physician order dated 4/29/2024 read, Skilled OT [Occupational Therapy] at 3 per week for 1 weeks for diagnosis contracture management via Manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, self care ADLs [Activities of Daily living] and pt/caregiver ed
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Lake Eustis Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
411 W Woodward Ave Eustis, FL 32726
F 0641
[patient/caregiver education].
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident #32's physician order dated 9/22/2023 read, Restorative nursing program for PROM [Passive Range of Motion] right upper extremity and right elbow splint as tolerated.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the facility policy and procedure titled MDS 3.0 Completion with the last review date of 4/1/2024 read, Policy: Residents are assessed, using a comprehensive assessment process, in order to identify care needs and to develop an intradisciplinary care plan . Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: 1. According to federal regulations, the facility conducts initially and periodically a comprehensive, accurate and standardized assessment of each resident's functional capacity, using the RAI [Resident Assessment Instrument] specified by the State.
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05/31/2024
Lake Eustis Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
411 W Woodward Ave Eustis, FL 32726
F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Review of Resident #57's admission record showed the resident was most recently admitted on [DATE] with diagnosis including epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus. Review of Resident #57's physician order dated 3/27/2024 read, Levetiracetam Oral Tablet 500 mg [milligram], Give 1 tablet by mouth every 12 hours related to epilepsy unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus. Review of Resident #57's care plan showed no focus and intervention for seizure disorder. During an interview on 5/30/2024 at 2:41 PM, the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator stated, [Resident #57's name] has a diagnosis of epilepsy and is taking anticonvulsants. I do not see that he was care planned for epilepsy. This focus should be included. During an interview on 5/30/2024 at 9:50 AM, the Director of Nursing stated, [Resident #57's name] is diagnosed with seizures and has anticonvulsant medication order. He should have been care planned for seizures. Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Care Plan Meeting last reviewed in April 2024 showed that it read, Policy: The facility will ensure that the residents, families, or representatives understand the comprehensive care planning process which includes the care plan meetings. Procedure . Each team member responsibilities include . c. Follow through on assigned tasks . Format of the care plan conference (meeting) . 3. Review the triggers indicated on the MDS review, 4. Discuss problems, issues, interventions related to triggers and any other concerns raised at the resident's last care plan conference. 6. Discuss new problems or concerns and identify goals and interventions to be used. 7. The facilitator will summarize the problems and identify who is responsible for the implementation of new interventions or modifications made to the care plan.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement a comprehensive care plan for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for falls, Resident #58, and failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents, Resident #57.
Findings include: 1. Review of Resident #58's admission record showed the admission date of 3/12/2024 and diagnoses including chronic kidney disease, muscle weakness, lack of coordination, dementia, altered mental status, anxiety disorder, depression, neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, tremor, syncope and collapse, and repeated falls. During observations on 5/28/2024 at 9:30 AM, 11:15 AM, and 1:50 PM, there were no bilateral floor mats on the floor on either side of Resident #58's bed or in the room while the resident was in bed. During observations on 5/29/2024 at 9:10 AM, 12:50 PM, and 1:20 PM, there were no bilateral floor mats on the floor on either side of Resident #58's bed or in the room while the resident was in bed. During observations on 5/30/2024 at 8:00 AM, there were no bilateral floor mats on the floor on
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411 W Woodward Ave Eustis, FL 32726
F 0656
either side of Resident #58's bed or in the room while the resident was in bed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident #58's care plan dated 1/18/2024 showed that it read, Focus: [Resident #58's name] is at risk for falls r/t [related to] past history of falls, impaired balance, weakness, noncompliance with asking for assistance, not easily redirected, he is spontaneous, poor safety awareness, dementia, and the need for extensive assistance with transfers and ambulation . Interventions . Bilateral floor mats.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident #58's physician order dated 4/30/2024 showed that it read, Bilateral floor mats when in bed. During an interview on 5/30/2024 at 9:24 AM, Staff B, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), stated, He [Resident #58] is a fall risk. I don't know why he doesn't have fall mats on the floor or in his room. During an interview on 5/30/2024 at 9:28 AM, Staff C, Registered Nurse, stated, He [Resident #58] is a fall risk. His bed is in a low position for falls. They may have taken them [the fall/floor mats] out of the room to clean them. During an interview on 5/30/2024 at 9:38 AM, the Director of Nursing stated, I expect the nurse assigned to him [Resident #58] and the Unit Manager to be checking that the floor mats are in place. The CNAs should be checking the Kardex for the task. If the floor mats are not in place the CNAs or nurses should let someone know and let me know they are not following the plan [care plan].
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05/31/2024
Lake Eustis Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
411 W Woodward Ave Eustis, FL 32726
F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was safely stored, labeled, or discarded in the areas of the kitchen walk-in cooler.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include: During an observation while conducting a walk-through tour of the kitchen on 5/28/2024 at 9:06 AM with the Dietary Manager (DM), in the walk-in cooler, there were an unlabeled and undated large clear container containing food items, a container of food that had pork written on the label with a use by date of 5/25/2024, and a sheet pan with 72 Styrofoam bowls containing food items with lids with no label or date on the individual bowls or the sheet pan holding the individual bowls. During an interview on 5/28/2024 at 9:28 AM, the DM confirmed that the products had no label or date and identified the large clear container with no label or date as leftover rice and the 72 bowls with no label or date as fruit cocktail. The DM stated that the products should be labeled and dated before storing in the cooler, and the container labeled as pork with a use by date of 5/25/24 should have been discarded on 5/25/24 as labeled. Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Food Safety and Sanitation dated 1/17/2019, read, Procedure . 4. Food Storage . b. Among the food protection measures that are performed by the food services department are . All leftovers are labeled, covered, and dated when stored . Foods with expiration dates are used prior to the date.
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05/31/2024
Lake Eustis Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
411 W Woodward Ave Eustis, FL 32726
F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff used appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) while providing direct care to the residents who were on enhanced barrier precautions to help prevent the possible development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include: During an observation on 5/30/2024 at 10:20 AM, Resident #49's room door was closed and there was an enhanced barrier precaution signage on the door with personal protective equipment outside of the room in a plastic bin. Staff A, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), was assisting Resident #59 to get dressed and changing the bed linen. Staff C was wearing gloves, but no gown. The Wound Care Nurse entered the resident's room, wearing gloves and gown, and asked Staff A to hold Resident #49's leg while she provided wound care. The Wound Care Nurse exited the room and Staff A continued to dress Resident #49 and assisted the resident to transfer to his wheelchair without wearing a gown. Review of Resident #49's physician order dated 3/24/2024 read, Enhanced barrier precautions r/t [related to] wound R [right] lateral ankle every shift for wound. During an observation on 5/30/2024 at 10:36 AM, Staff A, CNA, entered Resident #53's room. Resident #53 stated she needed help and needed to be changed. Staff A wore gloves and provided incontinence care to the resident. Staff A did not wear a gown. There was an enhanced barrier precautions signate on the resident's room door. Review of Resident #53's physician order dated 2/19/2024 read, Enhanced barrier precautions r/t wound right leg every shift. During an interview on 5/30/2024 at 12:15 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated, Staff are expected to wear gloves and a gown when providing high contact care for residents with indwelling devices, wounds and certain infections. [Resident #49's name] and [Resident #53's name] both are under enhanced barrier precautions. During an interview on 5/30/2024 at 12:21 PM, Staff A, CNA, stated, If a resident has enhanced barrier precautions, I will wear gloves and a gown when providing direct care. I did not wear a gown when assisting [Resident #49's name] or [Resident #53's name] because I did not know they were under enhanced barrier precautions. Normally they will have signage on the door, and I did not see the signs before entering. Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Isolation Steps: Categories of Transmission Based Precautions with the last review date of 4/1/2024 read, Types of Transmission-Based Precautions . Enhanced Barrier Precautions. Enhanced Barrier Precautions expand the use of PPE [Personal Protective Equipment] beyond situations in which exposure to blood and body fluids is anticipated and refer to the use of gown and gloves during high-contact resident care activities that provide opportunities for transfer of Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) to staff hands and clothing . Examples of infections requiring Enhanced Barrier Precautions, but are not limited to . All residents with any of the following conditions should use enhanced barrier precautions . Open wounds and/or indwelling medical devices . Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Wear a gown and gloves for all interactions that may involve contact with the resident or the resident's environment. Donning PPE upon room entry and
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05/31/2024
Lake Eustis Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
411 W Woodward Ave Eustis, FL 32726
F 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
properly discarding before exiting the patient room is done to contain pathogens. High-contact care activity: Dressing, Bathing/showering, Transferring, Providing hygiene, Changing linens, Therapy, Changing briefs or assisting with toileting, Device care or use: central line, urinary catheter, feeding tube, tracheostomy/ventilator, Wound care: any skin opening requiring a dressing.
Residents Affected - Few
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