F 0676
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
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, it was determined that the facility failed to provide care and
services for assistance with eating for 2 (Resident #381 and #383) of 10 sampled residents reviewed for
nutrition.
Residents Affected - Few
The findings included:
1) Observation of the lunch meal on 10/17/23 noted tray served to the room of Resident #384. Resident
appeared to be alert with visual impairment. The nurse was noted to inform the resident where food items
were located on the tray but left the room without returning during the meal observation. Further
observation noted the resident was attempting to take hot chicken off of the bone with great difficulty and
became agitated with the attempts. it was also noted that the resident ate with hands and could not locate
food item on tray. The resident was noted to be covered with food matter while attempting to self feed. The
resident stated to the surveyor that he is not receiving the assistance needed with the meals.
During a second lunch meal observation conducted on 10/19/23 at 12:30 PM, it was again noted Resident
#384 was attempting to strip the meat off of the chicken bone. It was noted that the resident front was
covered with food debris. Resident stated that he was not informed of where food items were located on the
tray and is not receiving the assistance need with meals.
Observation of the breakfast meal on 10/20/23 at 7:30 AM, noted the Occupational Therapist (OT) was in
the room and instructing and assisting the resident with the meal. The OT explained where all food were
located on the tray and also made 4 small pieces of bread with egg for the resident to eat. The resident
stated to the surveyor that this is the first time he has receive the assistance attempting to self feeding. The
OT stated to the surveyor Resident #384 was screened upon admission and required set up with
assistance with meals but has not receiving staff assistance with meals. The OT further stated that staff
need to be inserviced on feeding assistance with Resident #384.
Record review Resident #384:
Date of admission: [DATE]
Diagnoses: 'Unspecified Injury to head, Glaucoma, *Legal Blindness
Current MD Orders:
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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.
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2839 S Seacrest Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
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F 0676
10/16/23 - Regular Diet
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
10/17/23 - Fortified Foods
Weight History:
Residents Affected - Few
10/16 = 130 pounds
10/13 = 129 pounds
BMI = 21.1 (Underweight)
Height = 66
Ideal Body Weight = 142 pounds
MDS: 10/16/23
Sec C: BIMS=12
Sec D: Mood - Feeling Down
Dietary Progress Note:
10/19/23: Visual impairment, observed during observation of lunch meal and needing additional assistance
.Spoke with Nursing regarding new recommendations for full tray set up and assistance and supervision
during meals. Resident accepting finger foods .Monitor need of adaptive equipment
10/16/23 = Nutrition Risk Screen:
< Requires Set Up with meals
<Summary:
Underweight for age, No Pressure Ulcers at this time, No Added Salt/Regular Diet , *Legal Blindness
Care Plan: 10/10/23
< Impaired Vision: Blindness/Glaucoma
< Intervention:
Tell the resident where items are being placed and be consistent.
Review of Occupational/ Therapy Evaluation and Screening Notes:
10/11/23: Patient exhibits Legally Blind limiting functional performance and facilitating the need for Analysis
and training in compensatory strategies and training's for meals (plate) .
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2839 S Seacrest Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
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F 0676
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
10/20/23: Patient seen for safety with swallowing and self feeding Clock Method. Patient legally blind and
cues to facilitate skill performance for self feeding Techniques. Nursing will be in charge of providing
patient's Nursing Assistants with education regarding how to perform description of food location using the
Clock method and methods to follow through appropriate set up of patient with his food.
10/20/23: Inservice Education to all facility Certified Nursing Assistants and Skilled Therapy Staff to provide
techniques for assistance with eating for Resident #384.
On 10/20/23 the surveyor was provided documentation that the attending physician had ordered all soups
in a mug and each menu items served in separate 5 ounce bowl. Regular Diet with Fortified Foods at all
meals.
2) Observation of lunch meal on 10/17/23 at 12:30 PM noted Resident #381 required more assistance with
the meal than was being given by the Certified Nursing Assistant. The lunch tray was set up by the CNA in
front of resident while sitting up in bed and then the CNA was noted to leave the room and did not reappear
to assist the resident for the next 20 minutes. Resident noted to be cognitively impaired and required total
assist with feeding. Continued observation over the next 20 minutes noted the resident to not receive any
eating assistance and consume less than 10% of the lunch meal .
Observation of the breakfast meal on 10/19/23 at 7:30 AM noted tray delivered to room of Resident #381.
Further observation noted resident laying in bed, soiled, and unable to feed independently. Further
observation noted resident consumed 0% of the breakfast meal.
Observation of the breakfast meal on 10/20/23 at 7:45 AM noted the meal tray served to the room of
Resident #381. Tray was set up in front of the resident and staff left the room. Resident noted to be
cognitively impaired and required total feeding. Continued observation over the next 15 minutes noted the
resident not eating and no assistance provided by staff with feeding. Continued observation for the next 15
minutes noted no staff assistance and resident sleeping in bed. Resident tray taken without any foods
consumed.
Review of clinical record:
Date of admission: [DATE], re-admission: [DATE]
Diagnoses: Pulmonary Embolism , Bacteremia, MRSA
Current Physician Orders:
10/11/23 - Regular Diet
10/12/23 - FORTIFIED foods
10/12/23 - House Stock Protein 30 ml BID
10/12/23 - 2 cal Med Pass 120 ml BID
Weight History:
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Boulevard Rehabilitation Center
2839 S Seacrest Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
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F 0676
10/16/23 = 165 pounds
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
10/09/23 = 167 pounds
09/11/23 = 168 pounds
Residents Affected - Few
BMI = 22.5 (Underweight)
Ideal Body Weight=178 pounds
Ht = 72
*At the surveyor's request the resident was weighed on 10/20/23 and was recorded at 151 pounds. The
weight represented a significant weight loss in less than 10 days. The facility Dietitian informed the surveyor
that Resident #381 was being assessed on 10/20/23 for Hospice admission.
MDS: 9/26/23
Sec C: BIMS = 13 ( NO Cognitive Impairment)
Sec G: Eat = Supervision with Meals
Sec K: 72/162 /IV Feeding/
Sec M: Pressure Ulcer present/Unhealed, (1 -Stage 2, 1 - Stage 3)
Interview conducted with MDS Coordinator on 10/20/23 and discussed the MDS Sections B, C, G, K, M)
resident cognitive /BIMS status, ADL Eating, IV fluids, and pressure ulcers (2).
Continued interview with MDS Coordinator on 10/20/23 noted that the resident is being evaluated for
Hospice Services and a significant change MDS will be completed upon physician's Hospice order.
Nutrition Progress Notes:
09/11/23 (last note) - Weight Change/Wound Review, BMI =22.8 -Slightly Underweight , Stage 2 Pressure
Ulcer to buttocks, house stock protein. Resident declined fortified foods, no meal preference expressed,
and continue weekly weights.
Nutritional Assessment:
10/11/23 - Nutritional Risk Screen
Summary: readmitted , slightly underweight , no significant weight gain, Wounds to Right and Left Buttocks,
House stock protein, meal intake 26-75 % , Resident states I don't want to talk about food, no meal
preferences obtained, and recommend Fortified Foods, and 2 Cal 120 ml BID.
Care Plan Review: 10/10/23
Risk For Decrease Nutritional Status.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Boulevard Rehabilitation Center
2839 S Seacrest Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
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F 0676
Interview conducted with facility's Registered Dietitian on 10/20/23 to discuss nutritional status of Resident
#381 and noted the resident requires rescreeining reweigh.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Boulevard Rehabilitation Center
2839 S Seacrest Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
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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 and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute,
and serve food, in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.
Residents Affected - Few
The findings included:
During routine observation tours conducted on the nursing wing (South, East and West) food
pantries/central supply rooms on 10/19/23 at 11:30 AM, accompanied with the Infection Control Prevention
Director (ICP) , East Charge Nurse, and Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), the following were noted:
1) South Wing:
< The room floor was noted to be heavily soiled and small areas of dried food mater.
< The exterior of the reach-in refrigerator was rust laden.
< There was an open trash/garbage bin located directly near the refrigeration unit.
< The exterior of the 4 wooden shelves which housed dietary supplies was noted to be soiled and had
areas of chipping paint.
< A large plastic bin box of disposable plastic spoons was noted to be located on one of the shelves.
Further observation that the bin did not have a cover and the spoons were totally exposed.
< The findings were discussed with the ICP and CDM at the time of the observation that the room was not
being properly cleaned on a regular basis. It was also discussed that the disposable spoons are required to
be covered at all times and that the trash/garbage bin should also be covered at all times.
East Wing:
< Soiled pales and cups were noted to be stored directly upon the top of the microwave.
< Open trash/garbage container located in the corner of the room .
< A large commercial resident wheelchair weighing scale was located within the middle of the food
pantry/central supply area.
< No hand washing sink located within the room.
West Wing:
< Soiled pales and cups were noted to be stored directly upon the top of the microwave.
< Open trash/garbage container located the corner of the room .
< A large commercial resident wheelchair weighing scale was located within the middle of the
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105067
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/20/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Boulevard Rehabilitation Center
2839 S Seacrest Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
food pantry/central supply area.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
< No hand washing sink located within the room.
< Six clean urinals were noted to be stored within a heavily soiled storage bin.
Residents Affected - Few
Following the observations on the East and [NAME] Wing food pantries/central storage areas, an interview
was discussed with the Charge Nurse, ICP, and CDM. It was discussed that residents foods are not
authorized due to potential cross contamination to be brought into clean food storage and resident storage
areas for the purpose of weighing and the scales should be relocated to an area that is considered not
cross contamination. It was also discussed that trash/garbage containers are required to be covered at all
times. Also discussed that clean resident care equipment should be stored in clean containers.
2) Observation of the lunch meal in the [NAME] Dining Room on 10/19/23 at 11:30 AM noted that soiled
resident dishware (plate covers, plates, food trays, cups, etc) were being stacked and stored within the
dining area within few feet of residents seated at dining room tables.
It was discussed with the CDM, ICP, and Charge Nurse at the time of the observation that all soiled
dishware should be covered or removed from the dining area during meal service.
Photographic evidence obtained.
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