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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Rehabilitation Center of The Palm Beaches, TheCMS #1050392 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review and policy review, the facility failed to accurately assess and reassess the efficacy of interventions for skin rash for 1 of 1 sampled resident, reviewed (Resident #92); and failed to provide post-op surgical care for 1 of 1 sampled resident, reviewed (Resident #82). Residents Affected - Few The findings included: 1. During the initial screening of residents on 08/01/22 at 1:50 PM, Resident #92 was observed to have a reddened raised rash on both his arms, as well as linear scratches in the same areas. Record review on 08/02/22 revealed Resident #92 was admitted on [DATE] with a primary diagnosis of Osteomyelitis, non-healing pressure ulcers, Diabetes, and the relevant diagnosis of Pruritis. The admission comprehensive assessment documented the BIMS (Brief Interview of Mental Status) exam score of 15/15 showing no cognitive decline. Known allergies to heparin, penicillin and sulfa were also noted. The admission summary, dated [DATE] at 11:54 PM, noted a general body rash and multiple dry scabs to both legs. On 07/18/22 at 2:55 PM, a progress note read: Torso and upper back covered in hives, with associated itching, presenting as an allergic response to something. Legs clean, no hives, Communicated with Attending physician, awaiting feedback regarding treatment plan. Evening nurse to follow. (Written by Staff C, a Registered Nurse). No follow up documentation or new orders were found. Review of the resident's physician orders showed a previous order for an 'as-needed' antihistamine from 07/01/22 to 07/15/22. The ketoconazole cream 2% was originally ordered on 07/05/22 to apply to groin/peri area every day and evening shift. A different order, dated 07/02/22, read: 'cleanse generalized area with normal saline and dry area. Apply antifungal cream to affected area. Reapply twice a day, treat rash for 14 consecutive days even if rash has improved, every day and evening shift for wound healing for 14 days. If no improvement in 14 days, consider treatment change.' The treatment began on 07/05/22 and continued until it was discontinued on 08/02/22 after surveyor intervention. No documentation reassessing the efficacy of the treatment at any time over the 28 days was found in the medical record. Review of the resident's care plan revealed a focus area of RASH: The resident has Rash to groin/peri/generalized body, (not initiated until 07/26/2022) with the following interventions: 1) The resident's rash will heal by review date; 2) Administer medication as ordered by MD. Monitor/document side effects and effectiveness; 3) Avoid scratching and keep hands and body parts from (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 5 Event ID: 105039 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 105039 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches, The 301 Northpointe Parkway West Palm Beach, FL 33407 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684 excessive moisture and 4) Monitor skin rashes for increased spread or signs of infection. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm On 08/02/22 at 3:15 PM during an interview, Resident #92 was asked if the visible rash itched. He responded, Boy, does it ever! The resident lifted his clothing to expose his torso which was also covered in the same reddened and raised rash. He said the worst is on his back, he has some rash on his legs, and he sweats a lot. He believed it started in the previous facility as an allergic reaction to antibiotics. He then demonstrated how he relieves the itching by rubbing skin to skin with his hands or rubbing his clothing on the abdomen and added that sometimes it burns. He said the cream they (nurses) put on doesn't really work, so I guess I'll just have to suffer. Residents Affected - Few Immediately following the interview, at 3:25 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) was brought to the room to observe the rash and the resident verbalized to her that he was itching all over. The DON then reported she spoke to the physician and received an order to discontinue the ketoconazole because it was not effective and to start hydroxyzine 10mg every 8 hours as needed for paraneoplastic rash. On 08/03/22 at 09:15 AM, during an interview with Staff B, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), assigned to care for Resident #92, she said he had received one dose of the antihistamine earlier in the day (7:31 AM) and he had reported less itching. This was verified with the resident at 11:45 AM. Record review revealed the resident had not received any doses of the antihistamine between 08/02/22 at 3:35 PM when it became available and the dose given the next morning on 08/03/22 at 7:31 AM, further delaying relief. The DON was made aware and contacted the physician to report improvement of the itching. The order of hydroxyzine was changed from as needed to routine three times daily. On 08/04/22 at 9:50 AM, during an interview with Staff C, RN, she reported the resident's itching had diminished. On 08/04/22 at 2:20 PM, during an interview with Resident #92, he was asked whether he had reported the itching or asked for treatment from the staff on any previous occasions. He said he believed the cream they were using was cortisone and that nothing more could be done. He stated, I am grateful for whatever I can get. 2. Facility Policy, titled, Dialysis Management dated October 2021, documented, The facility will coordinate care and services for hemodialysis residents. Daily assessment and documentation of shunt or access site for bleeding, signs and symptoms of infection, redness/pain. Notify physician of abnormal findings. Facility Policy, titled, admission Orders, dated October 2021, documented, admitted from Hospital. Review the transfer orders. Obtain further orders as appropriate. Dialysis is a treatment of removing waste products, toxins, and extra fluids in the blood of a person whose kidneys are not working normally. The blood is removed from the body and filtered through an artificial kidney. The filtered blood is then returned to the body with the help of a dialysis machine. Arteriovenous graft (AV graft) is a type of access used for hemodialysis. An AV graft is the connection of a vein and an artery that utilizes a hollow synthetic tube under the skin. This allows (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105039 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 5 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 105039 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches, The 301 Northpointe Parkway West Palm Beach, FL 33407 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684 needles to be placed into the graft providing high enough blood flow for hemodialysis. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Central Venous Catheter (CVC) is a type of dialysis access used in which a long tube is threaded through the skin into a central vein in the chest. A CVC is typically intended as a temporary access until an AV graft or fistula is placed. Some of the possible disadvantages of a CVC are damage to the central vein from prolonged use, possible increased length of dialysis treatment from lower blood flow and increased risk of infection. Residents Affected - Few On 08/03/22 at 10:00 AM, Resident #82 was observed to have a right CVC and a left antecubital incision with five black sutures. Resident #82 stated that they only use the catheter in her chest for dialysis. She said that they are not using her AV graft for dialysis because she still has her sutures from surgery. She stated that she had her surgery two months ago and has never gone back for follow-up or to have her sutures removed and does not know why. Record review on 08/03/22 for Resident #82 documented an admission date of 06/17/22 with diagnoses that included: Stroke with Left Sided Weakness, End Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis, and Heart Disease. A Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 07/07/22, documented Resident #82 as being cognitively intact and requiring extensive assistance for all activities of daily living except eating which requires limited assistance. No physician orders for AV graft follow up care, surgical incision care or suture care were noted. The Baseline care plan, dated 06/17/22, documented a left antecubital surgical incision. Surgical notes, reviewed from an acute care hospital, documented placement of an AV Graft left arm on 06/01/22 with nylon suture used for skin closure. On 08/03/22 at 10:10 AM, the Director of Nurses (DON) was questioned by the surveyor regarding follow up care for Resident #82's AV Graft incision. The DON stated she was unable to find any orders for care or follow-up for the surgical AV graft site. On 08/03/22 at 10:20 AM, the Regional Nurse Consultant stated that she was unable to locate notes for Resident #82's AV Graft care or orders for follow up. She said the sutures and incision were documented on admission and on a skin assessment on 06/20/22. On 08/04/22 at 9:08 AM, Staff A stated she felt bad because she missed that Resident #82 had sutures all this time. She said she did not see them because they are not to take blood pressure readings in that arm. On 08/04/22 at 12:00 PM, the DON stated they are looking at their admission process to ensure something else like this does not happen again. She stated they should have followed up on Resident #82's surgical incision, sutures, and post op care. On 08/04/22 at 12:36 PM, the Nurse Manager of the Dialysis Center stated that the nursing home facility handles the post op care and management of appointments. The dialysis center provides the dialysis. He stated that they do not use graft sites that still have sutures. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105039 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 5 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 105039 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches, The 301 Northpointe Parkway West Palm Beach, FL 33407 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to document the location of pain for 1 of 1 sampled resident reviewed as a closed record (Resident #96); and failed to document a change in condition for 1 of 5 sampled residents reviewed for Covid-19 (Resident #21). The findings included: 1. Resident #96 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnosis that included right femur fracture. A comprehensive assessment, dated [DATE], documented the resident had mild cognitive impairment, and required extensive 1-2 person assist with activities of daily living. Resident #96 was care planned for pain or a potential for pain related to a history of fall with a fractured femur. An intervention included to observe and report signs and symptoms of pain and worsening of pain. Report changes in pain location, type, frequency, and intensity. A review of Resident #96's physician orders revealed an order, dated [DATE], to monitor pain every shift and report pain number on a 0-10 scale for pain monitoring. A review of Resident #29's Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed the resident had a pain level of 3 on the evening shift on [DATE], a 3 on day shift on [DATE], and a 3 on evening shift on [DATE]. A physician order, dated [DATE], documented to apply a lidocaine patch to the resident's right hip daily for pain. A physician order, dated [DATE], documented for oxycodone 5 milligrams every 6 hours as needed for pain. A review of Resident #29's MAR revealed the resident received oxycodone on [DATE] at 11:09 AM, [DATE] at 6:48 PM, and [DATE] at 10:24 AM. Further review of Resident #29's record did not reveal the location of the resident's pain, intensity, or effectiveness of pain medication. Resident #29 expired on [DATE]. 2. An observation of room [ROOM NUMBER], on [DATE] at 1:00 PM, revealed isolation signage on the door, with a personal protective equipment cart outside of the room door. It was noted 2 resident's were located in the room. An observation of room [ROOM NUMBER] was observed on [DATE] at 10:00 AM, with the same isolation signage on the door. It was noted only one resident remained in the room [ROOM NUMBER] A, Resident #21. An interview was conducted with Staff A, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), on [DATE] at 10:15 AM. Staff A stated Resident #21 exhibited signs and symptoms of Covid-19, coughing, therefore the roommate (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105039 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 5 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 105039 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches, The 301 Northpointe Parkway West Palm Beach, FL 33407 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0842 was moved. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm A review of Resident #21's record did not reveal any documentation of any signs and symptoms. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete An interview was conducted with the Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) on [DATE] at 10:00 AM. The ICP stated she was not aware of Resident #21 having any signs or symptoms of Covid-19. The ICP acknowledged there was no supporting documentation in the resident's chart. There was no documentation that the physician or family member had been notified of possible exposure to Covid-19. The ICP stated all residents were tested for Covid-19 on [DATE] for recent outbreak. The ICP acknowledged the non-existing documentation of Resident #21's condition. Event ID: Facility ID: 105039 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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Citations

2 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0842GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F842 - Resident-identifiable information

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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What happened during the August 4, 2022 survey of Rehabilitation Center of The Palm Beaches, The?

This was a inspection survey of Rehabilitation Center of The Palm Beaches, The on August 4, 2022. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Rehabilitation Center of The Palm Beaches, The on August 4, 2022?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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