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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interviews and facility record review, the facility failed to ensure resident spaces and
equipment were maintained in a sanitary manner in two of two units (Main, West), during three of three
days observed (2/11/2025, 2/12/2025, and 2/13/2025).
Findings included:
On 2/11/2025 at 10:55 a.m. 2/12/2025 at 8:30 a.m. and 2/3/2025 at 11:00 a.m. the following was observed:
1. Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] bathroom was observed with a recent wall repair between the sink
and the toilet. It was further observed a white panel approximately two feet by two feet covering a hole in
the wall. The panel was observed torn off the wall. The bathroom was also observed without a trash can,
and the toilet tank was observed without a lid. Photographic evidence was taken.
2. Resident room [ROOM NUMBER] shared bathroom was observed with a metal glove box holder affixed
to the wall on the left side of the sink wall. The metal box was observed heavily rusting and with paint
chipped and peeling, leaving a non-cleanable surface; The bathroom door (inside) was observed with
heavy chipping, peeling and leaving injury hazard and non-cleanable surface.
On 2/13/2025 at 2:00 p.m. an interview with the Director of Maintenance (DOM) and the housekeeping
director. Both confirmed they were not aware of the above listed areas of concern. They both confirmed the
concerns and revealed they should have been made aware by either nursing staff who are in the rooms, as
well as housekeeping staff who clean the spaces.
(Photographic Evidence Obtained)
3-An observation was conducted on 2/11/25 at 10:18 a.m. in room [ROOM NUMBER]. The cove base was
coming off the wall behind the bed. There was a plastic glove box holder hanging on the wall that was
broken with pieces missing. A resident in the room said the box had been broken for over a month.
An observation was conducted on 2/11/25 at 10:26 a.m. in room [ROOM NUMBER]. There was a large
patch on the wall under the window that had been repaired but not painted. The windowsill had a broken tile
with a piece missing. The room also contained an armchair with the top of the covering material rubbed off,
creating a non-cleanable surface.
An observation and interview was conducted on 2/13/25 at 2:06 p.m. with the Regional [NAME]
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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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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
President. She was observed going to room [ROOM NUMBER] and looking at the broken glove box. She
said it should be removed and not be on the wall broken. She also confirmed the cove base should not be
coming off the wall. She was then observed entering room [ROOM NUMBER] and inspecting the room. She
said the patch on the wall should have been painted and the broken tile repaired. She also confirmed the
armchair was a non-cleanable surface and should be removed.
Residents Affected - Some
On 2/11/2025 at 10:10 a.m. room [ROOM NUMBER]'s bathroom was observed with a brown substance
surrounding the toilet base on the floor. The substance was on both sides of the toilet and the base of the
toilet did not appear to be sealed.
On 2/11/2025 at 9:52 a.m. room [ROOM NUMBER]'s toilet base was observed not to be sealed at the base
and a brown substance surrounded the toilet.
On 2/11/2025 at 10:02 a.m. the shower room on Main Unit was observed with door not closing, the shower
chair had pink/brown bio-growth on all four of the legs of the shower chair. Under the seat of the chair, there
was a brown substance. The shower stall had pink/brown bio-growth in the grout of the shower.
On 2/11/2025 at 10:14 a.m. the bathroom between room [ROOM NUMBER] and room [ROOM NUMBER]
(shared bathroom of 4 residents) was observed with the following: the light did not function properly, the
toilet paper roll holder was not available. The toilet paper was observed sitting on the back of the toilet and
the shower had brownish bio-growth on the shower tiles.
On 2/12/2025 at 11:50 a.m. the bathroom of room [ROOM NUMBER] had an uncovered toilet plunger
sitting next to the toilet.
The above observations above were still observed on 2/13/2025 at 9:00 a.m.
(Photographic Evidence Obtained)
4. On 2/11/25 at 10:14 a.m., an observation of the privacy curtain in room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed
multiple dark orange stains along the middle and bottom part of the curtain. An observation of the bathroom
in room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed the light fixture in the ceiling had multiple black spots/debris. Further
observations of the bathroom revealed the lining of the bathroom floor had cracked tiles and black
particles/debris in between the tiles.
On 2/11/25 at 10:59 a.m., an observation of room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed the handrail of the B-bed
was detached and resting on the wall. Observations of the floor by the B-bed revealed a large black hole
with cracked/missing tile. An observation of the bathroom in room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed the shower
head was detached and laying in a bed pan on a shower chair. Further observations of the bathroom
revealed a bed pan, which contained water and the end of the shower hose inside the pan. Observations of
the soap and toilet paper holder revealed it was rusted and oxidized as evidenced by green and white
residue/spots, (Photographic Evidence Obtained).
On 2/12/25 at 9:48 a.m., observations of room [ROOM NUMBER] and 134 had the same concerns
observed on 2/11/25. An interview with Resident #16 revealed the handrail detached from the bed had
been like that, For a couple of days.
On 2/13/25 at 12:20 p.m., an interview and review of work orders was conducted with the Director of
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Maintenance (DOM). A review of work orders from 11/1/24 to 2/11/25 revealed room [ROOM NUMBER]'s
work orders were not related to the floor, the detached bed handrail or bathroom concerns. The DOM
stated he was not aware of the observations in room [ROOM NUMBER]. He stated the hole in the floor and
detached handrail could have occurred when the previous bed was replaced with the current hospice bed.
He stated an outside company brought and installed the hospice bed for Resident #16. The DOM stated he
expected staff to put a work order in regarding the observations in room [ROOM NUMBER]. He stated he
completed rounds every Friday and picked a few rooms to round. He could not confirm when the last time
room [ROOM NUMBER] was included in his rounds. The DOM stated he was not aware of the environment
concerns in room [ROOM NUMBER]. He stated he looked at bathrooms during rounds. He stated all staff
had access to the work order system, with an automatic log-in. The DOM stated when staff communicate to
him about an environment concern, he encouraged them to put a work order in.
On 2/13/25 at 1:25 p.m., an interview with the Housekeeping Manager revealed each housekeeping staff
had their own section of the facility they were responsible for. He stated the housekeeping team was
considered fully staffed. An observation of the privacy curtain in room [ROOM NUMBER] was conducted
with the Housekeeping Manager. He stated he could replace the curtain today. The Housekeeping Manager
stated he wasn't aware of the stained privacy curtain.
A review of the facility's policy titled, Physical Environment, effective date August 2024, revealed the
following, Policy - A safe, clean, comfortable, and home-like environment is provided for each resident,
allowing the use of personal belongings to the greatest extent possible .
(Photographic Evidence Obtained)
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0585
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must
establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation interview and record review, the facility did not ensure prompt efforts were made to resolve
grievances for two (#33 and #13) of six residents sampled.
Findings included:
During an interview on 2/12/2025 at 9:20 a.m. Resident #33 stated during the hurricane evacuation their
wheelchair was lost. Resident #33 stated speaking to the Social Service Director (SSD) upon returning
from the evacuation, as the chair given is not as wide as the prior chair. Resident #33 stated notifying the
SSD that someone else was in the chair (as Resident #33's name was on the chair). Resident #33 stated
not having any resolution as Resident #33 is still in this chair that was too small and preferred the wider
chair.
Review of the grievance log from September 2024 to January 2025 showed an absence of grievances for
Resident #33.
2.On 2/11/25 at 10:44 a.m., an observation of Resident #13 revealed he was sitting in his wheelchair to the
left of the bed, by the door. He expressed concerns related to his wheelchair bearings that needed to be
fixed. He stated he goes out every day and sometimes his wheelchair gets stuck, and he had difficulty
rolling. Resident #13 stated he had been telling staff, for a couple of months. He stated he was offered a
new wheelchair, but that's not what he wanted. Resident #13 stated purchasing a new wheelchair, Is it not
fixing the problem. Resident #13 stated, The bearings just need to be fixed, that's all I want. He stated he
asked for the, Bill of sale, for the new wheelchair, and it was not provided to him. During the interview,
Resident #13 called for his nurse Staff E, Registered Nurse (RN) who confirmed staff were aware of his
concerns.
Review of Resident #13's admission record revealed an original admission date of 3/9/21 and re-admission
date of 7/27/23 with diagnoses to include other lack of coordination, unsteadiness on feet, other
abnormalities of gait and mobility, unspecified lack of coordination, and generalized muscle weakness.
Review of Resident #13's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), Section C - Cognitive Patterns, dated 1/1/25,
revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating cognitively intact.
Review of the grievance/concern log for January 2025 revealed a grievance for Resident #13, on 1/14/25,
related to environment. Further review of the log revealed Resident #13's grievance was resolved on
1/14/25. The grievance did not show documented concerns relate to the wheelchair.
Review of Resident #13's progress notes on 1/29/25 revealed the following, Resident was given a new
wheelchair which was personally ordered for him, which he decline to use. resident stated that he does not
want a new chair.
Review of work orders from 1/1/24 to 2/11/25, provided by the Director of Maintenance (DOM), revealed the
following, Wheelchair Bearing . Resident [room number] Wheelchair . Assigned To DOM. Further review of
this work order revealed no documentation of the date it was submitted or a completion
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105117
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0585
date.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 2/13/25 at 12:20 p.m., an interview and review of work orders was conducted with the DOM. He stated
the work order for Resident #13's wheelchair bearing was communicated to him on 1/10/25. The DOM
stated the resident told him his wheelchair bearing, Was going out. He stated a new wheelchair was
ordered, but Resident #13 refused. The DOM stated, We don't mess with personal items. He stated he
could order the part needed, if the serial number on the wheelchair was legible. The DOM stated he could
order the part through direct supply and an, outside company, could possibly fix it. He stated he had not
tried to order a replacement part for the wheelchair, but confirmed the facility could do it.
Residents Affected - Some
On 2/13/25 at 2:44 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Social Services Director (SSD) related to
Resident #13's grievance on 1/14/25. She stated the Resident said the wheels were loose on his
wheelchair, making it hard to ambulate down the hallway. The SSD stated herself, the business office and
the NHA were aware of and were involved with the related grievance. She stated they offered him a new
wheelchair, with his permission, and it was ordered. The SSD stated, He wants his own wheelchair to be
fixed. She stated maintenance was looking into purchasing the part to see if his wheelchair can be fixed.
The SSD stated, I'm not sure what happened, but I will have to get with maintenance on that. Regarding
resolution of the grievance, the SSD confirmed, It isn't what he wanted.
Review of the facility policy titled Grievance/ Concern Management, effective February 2021, revealed the
following, Policy . These rights also include the right to prompt efforts by the facility to resolve resident
concerns, including concerns/grievances with respect to the behavior of other residents. Further review of
the policy revealed the following, .5. The Social Services Representatives/Grievance Official in collaboration
with the NHA [Nursing Home Administrator] will be responsible for assigning the concern to the appropriate
department for investigation. Social Services will monitor and document resident/family satisfaction upon
completion of the investigation and the summary of findings/conclusion. 6. The department involved will
document the concern and record the resident/resident representative's satisfaction with the resolution to
the concern. 13. Social Services staff will provide information regarding compliance line information for
unresolved concerns.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105117
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0645
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review and interviews the facility did not ensure Preadmission Screening and Resident Review
(PASARR) Level I screens were completed accurately for three residents (#64, #65, and #40) out of sixteen
sampled residents.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
Review of admission Records showed Resident #64 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including
post-traumatic stress disorder.
Review of Resident #64's physician orders showed an order for Bupropion HCL ER 150mg for depression.
Review of Resident #64's Care plans revealed a focus area of Psychotropic medication use related to
antidepressant to manage depression, dated 12/9/24.
Review of Resident #64's PASARR Level I screen, dated 11/8/24, did not indicate the resident had any
mental illness or suspected mental illness.
An interview was conducted on 2/12/25 at 5:15 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON). She reviewed
resident #64's PASARR Level 1 screen and confirmed it was not correct and should have been updated.
An interview was conducted on 2/12/25 at 5:24 p.m. with the admission Director. She stated upon
admission she ensured every resident had a PASARR Level 1 screen but did not check for accuracy. The
admission Director said nursing should check for accuracy of the diagnoses and information, she had not
had any training to do that.
2. Review of Resident #65's admission record revealed an original admission date of 12/5/24, and a
re-admission date of 1/1/25. With diagnoses to include multiple sclerosis, other lack of coordination,
weakness, vitamin deficiency, unspecified, benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract
symptoms, and depression, unspecified.
Review of Resident #65's Level I PASARR, dated 12/5/24, under Section I-Part A MI (Mental Illness) or
suspected MI, revealed the diagnosis of depression was not indicated.
Review of Resident #65's current care plan revealed the following, Psychotropic med [Medication]:
[Resident name] uses psychotropic medications r/t [related to] Antidepressant to manage: depression
Anticonvulsant for neuropathic pain, with an initiated/revision date of 12/13/2024.
Review of Resident #65's Comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], Section I - Active
Diagnoses, revealed depression was indicated under psychiatric/mood disorder. Section N - Medications
revealed antidepressant was indicated.
Review of Resident #40's admission Record revealed an admission date of 1/7/25 with diagnoses to
include cerebral infarction, unspecified, weakness, anxiety disorder, unspecified, polyneuropathy,
unspecified, and chronic pain syndrome.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0645
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident #40's Level I PASARR, dated 2/24/23, under Section I-Part A MI or suspected MI,
revealed the diagnosis of anxiety was not indicated.
Review of Resident #40's Comprehensive MDS dated [DATE], Section I - Active Diagnoses, revealed
anxiety disorder was indicated under psychiatric/mood disorder. Section N - Medications - revealed
antianxiety was indicated.
On 2/12/25 at 5:15 p.m., an interview and review of Resident #65 and #40's PASSARs was conducted with
the Director of Nursing (DON). She stated she was responsible for PASSAR review and updating if needed.
The DON stated the Level I PASSAR is reviewed upon admission. She stated for newly admitted resident's,
the admissions staff member should verify their Level I PASSAR is accurate. The DON stated she updated
Level I PASSAR's based on the resident's diagnoses and medication. She stated when the MDS
assessment is completed, she initiates the resident review. The DON stated if the resident is not a new
admission, she would update the Level I PASSAR and/or submit for a Level II PASSAR if there is a new
diagnosis, medication, or if the resident's behavior changed. Review of Resident #65's Level I PASSAR,
with the DON, revealed it should have been checked on admission. She stated the diagnosis of depression
should have been indicated on the Level I PASSAR and she confirmed it needed to be updated. Review of
Resident #40's Level I PASSAR, with the DON, revealed it should have been checked on admission. She
stated the diagnosis of anxiety should have been indicated on the Level I PASSAR and she confirmed it
needed to be updated.
Review of a facility policy and procedure titled PASARR Requirement Level I & Level II revealed the
following, Policy . Preadmission screening will be conducted prior to admission as the PASARR process is a
federally mandated pre-admission screening program required to be performed on all individuals prior to
admission to a Nursing Home. The screening is reviewed by admission for suspicion of serious mental
illness & intellectual disability to ensure appropriate placement in the least restrictive environment & to
identify the need to provide applicants with needed specialized services. Further review of the policy
revealed the following, Procedure . 2. Determine if a serious mental illness &/or intellectual disability or a
related condition exists while reviewing the PASARR form completed by the Acute Care Facility. (Trigger for
Level II completion).
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105117
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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** Based on
observation interview and record review, the facility failed to develop a contracture management splinting
care plan with goals and interventions for one (#45) of thirty-two sampled residents.
Findings included:
Review of the current care plan for Resident #45 with next review date of 5/27/2025 revealed an ADL focus
- [Resident #45] has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit r/t (related to) weakness, impaired mobility,
activity intolerance, multiple comorbidities, with interventions in place as reviewed. The review showed there
was no care plan problem area with goals and interventions related to contracture management and use of
a Right-hand splint/orthotic. Further, there were no other assessments, progress notes, Medication
Administration Record and Treatment Administration Record for months 1/2025 and 2/205 revealing
treatment for contracture management with use of Right-hand splint/orthotic.
On 2/11/2025 at 9:45 a.m. Resident #45 was noted in his room and seated in a wheelchair next to his bed.
On top of the dresser was observed with a blue color hand splint/orthotic. Observation of Resident #45
revealed he was not wearing any splint/orthotic on either of his hands. The resident revealed he was
knowledgeable of the hand splint/orthotic and that he has worn it at times. He could not explain why staff
had not assisted him with the splint/orthotic on his Right hand. His right hand was observed with the last
two-digit fingers contracted. He was observed to use his Left-hand fingers to stretch out the two fingers on
his Right hand due to lack of movement. Continued interview with Resident #45 confirmed the
splint/orthotic was his and it was to help with the pain. He could not remember when he first started
wearing the splint/orthotic, but he did say staff have to put it on for him.
On 2/11/2025 at 1:45 p.m. Resident #45 was observed in his room and seated in his wheelchair. He was
observed not wearing any splints/orthotics on either of his hands, and the blue splint/orthotic was still
placed on top of the dresser under the television.
On 2/11/2025 at 2:20 p.m. Resident #45 was noted self-propelling while in his wheelchair down the hall to
the outside courtyard. He was noted using both hands and feet to propel himself. He was again noted not
wearing a hand splint/orthotic on either of his hands. Observation in his room revealed the hand
splint/orthotic was still on top of the dresser. The resident was not offered or assisted with the orthotic
during the entire 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
On 2/12/2025 at 7:30 a.m. and 8:17 a.m. Resident #45 was noted in his room, lying in bed and not wearing
any splints/orthotics on either of his hands. The orthotic hand splint was observed in the same place on top
of the dresser in his room.
On 2/12/2025 at 10:07 a.m. Resident #45 self-propelled out of his room while seated in his wheelchair. He
was observed not wearing any splints/orthotics on either of his hands. The room was observed with his
splint/orthotic placed on the over the bed table. A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Staff B was in the room
cleaning and changing linen. She was not observed assisting the resident with the splint before he left the
room.
On 2/12/2025 at 10:00 a.m. and at 11:45 a.m. Resident #45 was not wearing an orthotic on either of
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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
105117
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
his hands. Observations in the room revealed a blue hand splint/orthotic placed on the over the bed table,
on top of a closed container of food.
Resident #45 was again observed in his room seated in his wheelchair next to his bed on 2/12/25 at 1:30
p.m., 2:00 p.m. and at 2:45 p.m. and not wearing a hand splint/orthotic on his Right hand. The splint was
still observed placed on top of the dresser. Resident #45 was asked about the splint, and he said, they don't
put that thing on me anymore.
On 2/12/2025 at 2:45 a.m. an interview with Staff B, CNA confirmed she had remembered seeing the hand
splint in the room on the dresser. She stated it was not the responsibility of nursing staff to put it on and or
take it off. She revealed it was the responsibility of Occupational Therapy (OT) staff to do that. She again
could not say where the hand splint/orthotic went, and that it was no longer in the room.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #45 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted
on [DATE] with diagnoses to include but not limited to muscle wasting, unsteady on feet, muscle wasting
atrophy.
Review of the most current modification significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE],
revealed - Cognition - a Brief Interview Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13 of 15, which indicated the resident
was able to be interviewed related to his medical care and services. Behaviors - none documented as
exhibited during this timeframe. ADL (Activities of Daily Living) showed - Upper Extremity documented as
Impairment on both sides and use of wheelchair. The resident required substantial/maximal staff assistance
for showering/bathing, personal hygiene and upper body dressing. The resident was dependent for putting
shoes/socks. Active Diagnosis - CVA (Cerebrovascular accident)/Stroke.
Review of the current POS (point of service) for the month of 2/2025 for OT (Occupational Therapy) and PT
(Physical Therapy) revealed there were no orders related to use of an orthotic or hand splint for Resident
#45 to use on his Right hand.
Review of the Occupational Therapy Recertification and Updated Plan of Treatment for certification period
2/12/2025 - 3/13/2025, revealed admission diagnosis to include Muscle wasting and Atrophy, and Lack of
Coordination. The Summary revealed LTG (long term goal) LTC goal #7.0 - Continue with patient will wear
Right hand grip splint to prevent worsening risk of contractures for 5-6 hours as tolerated with skin checks
to be provided, with a baseline start date/order date of 11/14/2024 and updated previous 1/29/2025 date
with 3-4 hours wear as tolerated. Review of the progress summary of the assessment revealed; Maximum
improvement is yet to be attained and patient is compliant with POT.
On 2/12/2025 at 12:52 p.m. an interview with the Occupational Therapist Staff C revealed she is currently
seeing the resident on OT caseload. Staff C revealed OT picked the resident up for caseload regarding
wearing of Right-hand grip splint to prevent worsening risk of contractures for 5-6 hours as tolerated with
skin checks to be provided. Staff C revealed this intervention baseline started on 1/14/2025 and it was the
responsibility of therapy staff to don and doff the splint daily at this point. She revealed they did not actually
receive the Right-hand splint until 1/22/2025. Staff C revealed this splint was ordered and OT is monitoring
the use of, application of, participation from resident on a daily basis.
On 2/13/2025 at 2:00 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) and Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) provided
for review a delivery ticket showing the Right-hand splint was delivered and started for
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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
105117
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
resident use on 1/22/2025. The NHA, and Staff C, Occupational Therapist could not show documentation to
support application of, offering of, use of the Right-hand splint/orthotic use since 1/22/2025.
Review of the facility policy titled Care plan, effective February 2024 showed the facility shall support that
each resident must receive, and the facility must provide the necessary care and services to attain or
maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with the
comprehensive assessment and plan of care. The facility shall assess and address care issues that are
relevant to individual residents, to include, but not limited to, monitoring resident condition, and responding
with appropriate interventions.
The comprehensive care plan is an interdisciplinary communication tool. It includes measurable objectives,
and time frames and describes the services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's
highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The care plan is reviewed and revised
periodically, and the services provided or arranged are consistent with each resident's written plan of care.
The overall care plan should be oriented towards:
1. Preventing avoidable declines in functioning or functional levels or otherwise clarifying why another goal
takes precedence (e.g., palliative approaches in end-of-life situation, coordination with Hospice plan of
care). Managing risk factors to the extent possible or indicating the limits of such interventions.
a. Addressing ways to try to preserve and build upon a resident's strengths, needs, personal, and cultured
preferences.
b. Applying current standards of practice in the care planning process.
c. Evaluating treatment of measurable objectives, timetables, and outcomes of care.
d. Respecting the resident's right to choose to decline treatment, request treatment, or discontinue
treatment.
e. Offering alternative treatments, as applicable.
2. Using an appropriate interdisciplinary approach to care plan development to improve the resident's
functional abilities.
a. Involving the resident to have a role in care planning even if adjudged incompetent, and the resident's
family and / or other resident representatives as appropriate to participate in the development and
implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
b. Assessing and planning for care to meet the resident's medical, nursing, mental, and psychosocial
needs.
d . Addressing additional care planning areas that are relevant to meeting the resident's needs in the
long-term care setting.
Procedure revealed:
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105117
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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 0656
2. Update to Care Plans
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
a. Ongoing updates to care plans are added by a member of the IDT, as needed.
3. Dates and documentation on the care plan
Residents Affected - Few
a. New, revised, or discontinued problems, goals, or interventions are dated for the date the documentation
was made.
5. Comprehensive Plan of Care
a. The comprehensive care plan is developed by members of the IDT and the resident, resident's family , or
representative, as appropriate, in conjunction with completion of the Admission, Annual, Significant Change
in Assessment or other comprehensive assessment, and the associated Care Area Assessments.
b. The comprehensive care plan describes or includes:
i. The services that are to be furnished and goals that reflect the Resident's wishes, choices, and exercise
of rights.
vi. Adequate information provided to make informed choices regarding treatment.
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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
105117
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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 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
Based on observation interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure nail care was provided to a
resident who needed assistance for one (#55) of three residents reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
On 2/11/25 at 10:06 a.m. an observation of Resident #55 revealed he was laying down in bed, facing the
window. The resident's hands were observed and revealed long, untrimmed fingernails on both hands with
dark brown/black debris underneath three of his nails. Resident #55 stated he could not recall when he last
received nail care. He stated he wanted his nails trimmed.
On 2/12/25 at 9:42 a.m., an observation of Resident #55 revealed the same concerns observed on 2/11/25.
(Photographic Evidence Obtained)
Review of Resident #55's admission record revealed an admission date of 6/28/24 with diagnoses to
include muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites, type 2 diabetes mellitus
without complications, other lack of coordination, other abnormalities of gait and mobility, unsteadiness on
feet, schizoaffective disorder, unspecified, and major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified.
Review of Resident #55's current care plan revealed the following, [Resident name] has an ADL Self Care
Performance Deficit r/t [related to] recent hosp. [hospital] stay, with an initiated date of 6/28/24 and revision
date of 8/9/24. Interventions to include, Personal hygiene - assist of 1 Date Initiated: 10/02/2024. Further
review of Resident #55's record revealed there was no documentation related to refusing nail care.
Review of Resident #55's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, Section GG - Functional
Abilities, dated 12/18/24, indicated the following, Personal Hygiene . Supervision or touching assistance.
A progress note dated 10/30/24 showed, Resident agreed to take a shower today, nail care and shave also
completed at that time. Resident stated he sometimes refuses showers because staff comes too early to
give showers, he prefers to have his showers after lunch. Further review of Resident #55's progress notes
from 1/21/25 to current revealed there was no documentation related to nail care to include providing or
refusing nail care.
Review of Resident #55's tasks related to nail care, dated 1/15/25 to 2/2/25, revealed no documentation
that nail care was provided. Further review of the tasks related to nail care revealed documentation showing
- No Nail Care, or a few times it was documented, Resident Refused. There was no other documentation
related to nail care from 2/2/25 to 2/13/25.
Review of the facility's shower schedule revealed the following, When showering residents the C.N.A.
[Certified Nursing Assistant] is responsible for providing assistance with all grooming including shaving and
nail care. Further review of the shower schedule revealed Resident #55's scheduled days are Tuesday and
Friday.
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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
105117
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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 0676
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the facility's weekly grooming schedule revealed the following, . Wednesday - Nail care - All
resident's nails should be clean and trimmed.
On 2/13/25 at 10:05 a.m., an interview was conducted with Staff I, CNA. She stated CNAs provided nail
care to include cleaning and trimming. She stated if the resident has diabetes the nurse completed nail
care. Staff I, CNA stated nail care is documented on the kiosk for daily ADL tasks. She stated if the resident
refused, CNAs are expected to report to the nurse and document in their tasks. She stated documentation
of, No Nail Care, on the tasks means it wasn't done or the resident completed it themselves and the CNA
didn't assist. Staff I, CNA stated completing Resident #55's nail care, Is a challenge. She stated when she
offered to assist with nail care, Resident #55 will tell her no. Staff I, CNA stated she tells the nurse when the
resident refuses.
On 2/13/25 at 10:57 a.m., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). She stated if a
resident refused ADL care, she expected the CNA to tell the nurse, and the nurse should be documenting
in the electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) or progress notes. She stated if the resident is
refusing care, to include nail care, That should be care planned. The DON stated, No Nail Care, indicated in
the tasks means the resident refused and no nail care was provided. She stated she did not know why
Resident #55 did not have a care plan related to nail care refusal as they've known about the refusals since
October 2024, due to a grievance. She stated she hasn't observed Resident #55's nails recently.
On 2/13/25 at 11:03 a.m., an interview with the DON revealed she couldn't locate current shower sheets for
Resident #55. The shower sheets observed were from 11/2024.
On 2/13/25 at 2:34 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Social Services Director (SSD) related to a
grievance dated 9/22/24 from Resident #55. She stated the resident wanted his fingernails cut. She stated
she communicated with the nursing department and asked a staff member to cut his fingernails. Another
grievance was reviewed with the SSD, dated 10/30/24, related to Resident #55's nails, skin and shaving.
She stated the grievance was initiated by the resident's family member. The SSD stated Resident #55
refused care at times. She stated they figured out it was the timing of when nail care, and other ADL
assistance, was being provided. The SSD stated part of the resolution was the DON educated the resident
on the shower schedule. She stated the grievance was resolved and Resident #55's nails were cut. The
SSD confirmed he should have a care plan for refusing ADL's, to include nail care, and could not confirm if
he has one.
On 2/13/25 at 2:01 p.m., the DON stated the facility does not have an ADL policy and she expected staff to
follow the resident's care plan.
Review of a facility policy and procedure titled, Care Plan - Interdisciplinary Plan of Care Interim to Meeting,
dated February 2024, revealed the following, Policy . The care is reviewed and revised periodically, and the
services provided or arranged are consistent with each resident's written plan of care. Further review of the
policy revealed the following, . 2. Update to Care Plans a. Ongoing updates to care plans are added by a
member of the IDT (interdisciplinary team), as needed.
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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
105117
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and
provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Based on interviews, observations, and record reviews the facility failed to provide enteral nutrition per
physician orders for one (#220) out of five residents with enteral nutrition orders.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
An interview and observation was conducted with Resident #220 on 2/11/2025 at 10:25 a.m. Resident #220
was lying in bed, looking out the window. Resident #220 said his enteral feeding had not been on for a
while. Upon observation of the enteral feeding pump, it was noted it was not running, the [brand name] 1.5
calorie bottle was observed with approximately 450 ml (milliliters) of enteral feeding remaining of the 1000
ml bottle. The date 2/10/25 was the only other piece of information seen written on the label that was not
from the manufacturer.
An interview and observation was conducted with Resident #220 on 2/11/2025 at 4:10 p.m. Resident #220
was lying in bed, listening to the TV. Resident #220 said the enteral pump had not been running.
Observation of the enteral feeding pump confirmed it was not running, the [brand name] 1.5 calorie bottle
was observed with approximately 450 ml of enteral feeding remaining of the 1000 ml bottle. The date
2/10/25 appearing as the same 2/10/25 seen at the 10:25 a.m. visit, the bottle was observed with the
following information written on the label: Resident #220 name, 2/11/2025, 12:10 a.m., and 65 ml/hour.
An interview and observation was conducted with Resident #220 on 2/12/2025 at 9:37 a.m. and 11:50 a.m.
Resident #220's enteral feeding pump was not powered on and not running. The enteral feeding formula
was observed hanging with approximately 875 ml of formula in the bottle. The bottle label was observed
with the following writing: Resident #220 name, date: 2/12/25 at 5 AM, 65 ml. Resident #220 stated the
pump has not been running.
An interview and observations was conducted with Resident #220 on 2/13/2025 at 10:10 a.m. Resident
#220 stated the bottle was taken down earlier in the morning. Upon observation no bottle was observed on
the enteral pump and the pump was powered off.
During an interview on 2/13/2025 at 10:15 a.m. Staff J, Registered Nurse (RN) stated Resident #220 had
an order for continuous feeding at 65 ml/hr. (milliliter/hour) and flushes every 6 hours of 250 ml of water.
Staff J, RN confirmed removing Resident #220's enteral feed bottle earlier in the shift, while passing
medications to the room. Staff J, RN stated she needed to replace the bottle and was waiting to finish the
medication pass. Staff J, RN stated she would be finished with the medication pass in about an hour.
On 2/13/2025 at 11:50 a.m. Resident #220's enteral pump was noted off and no formula was hanging.
On 2/13/2025 at 2:20 p.m. Resident #220's enteral pump was noted to be on and running. The label of the
bottle showed: Resident #220's name, Room number, Date: 2/13, product name, rate: 65 ml/hr.,
volume:1300 Time:1400.
During an interview on 2/13/2025 at 11:22 a.m. the Registered Dietitian (RD) stated the order is for 65
ml/hr. to be infusing for a total of 1300 ml. The calculation for the needs of the resident are based on the
formula running for 20 hours, 4 hours is given for care/services to be completed when
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105117
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
the formula is not running. The RD stated the review of the information above is concerning as the resident
missed nutrition. She said, We will need to contact the physician.
During an interview on 2/13/2025 at 2:05 p.m. the Director of Nursing (DON) stated being concerned about
how the tube feeding was being handled, stating, would need to investigate the handling of Resident #220's
orders. The DON's expectation is that the nurses follows the physician's orders.
Review of Resident #220's admission record revealed an original admission date of 2/4/2025 with
diagnoses to include malignant neoplasm of larynx, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and other
co-morbidities.
Review of Resident #220's physician orders revealed an order dated 2/10/2025 for enteral feed: Jevity 1.5
Cal continuous via tube to infuse at a rate of 65 ml/hr. for a total volume of 1300 ml infused in 24 hours.
Review of Resident #220's physician orders revealed an order dated 2/10/2025 to flush enteral tube with
250 ML of water every 6 hours for hydration.
Review of Resident #220's progress notes from 2/10/2025 to 2/13/2025 revealed an absence of entries
regarding the enteral feeding.
Review of the facility's policy and procedures titled: nutrition - enteral/parental nutrition & hydration dated
effective October 2021 revealed under overview - Enteral/Parental nutrition and hydration palliative care will
focus on the resident/patient's enjoyment, relief of symptoms, and maintenance of energy and strength.
Optimizing nutritional status to delay decline will be an appropriate goal only if in accordance with
resident/patient or legal guardian's wish.
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105117
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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 0756
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart,
following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review and interviews the facility did not ensure pharmacy recommendations were implemented for
two residents (#64 and #2) out of five residents sampled for unnecessary medications.
Findings included:
Review of the admission records showed Resident #64 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Review of Resident #64's physician orders showed an order for Breo Ellipta Inhalation Aerosol Power
Breath Activated 200-25 mcg/act. 1 inhalation one time a day for asthma, dated 12/2/24.
Review of Resident #64's Consultant Pharmacist's Medication Regimen Review, dated 12/6/24 showed the
following:
This resident is receiving Breo. Steroid inhalers can cause oral thrush which may be minimized by rinsing
the mouth with water after each dose of the inhaler. Please consider adding the following verbiage to the
order as a reminder. Rinse mouth with water and spit back into cup after use.
The recommendation was not signed and there was no indication it was reviewed and completed.
Review of physician orders on 2/11/25 showed the order had not been changed or updated to add the
recommended verbiage.
Review of the admission record showed Resident #2 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Respiratory Disorders, Epilepsy, Mild protein-calorie
malnutrition, major depressive disorder, anxiety, restless legs syndrome, metabolic acidosis, hypertension
and other co-morbidities.
Review of Resident #2's physician orders showed an order for Topiramate 50 mg (milligram) give twice a
day for weight management, dated 8/28/24.
Review of Resident #2's consultant pharmacist's medication regimen review dated 11/1/24 to 11/4/24
showed the following: Please clarify the following incomplete orders: Please document BP [blood pressure]
to assess need/use of prn (as needed) midodrine every 8 hours. Clarify/update dx [diagnosis] of use on
Lamictal to SZ [seizure] Instead of weight management
Review of physician orders on 2/12/25 showed the order had not been changed or updated to add the
recommended verbiage.
Review of Resident #2's consultant pharmacist's medication regimen review dated 8/23/2024 showed the
following: rather than offering the treatment as an adult after reviewing the current medications, please
consider evaluating use of medications for possible discontinuation or change it as it has a high potential for
causing or contributing to falls and possible fracture . ASA (aspirin) 81mg (milligram) daily; Lipitor 80mg hs
(hours of sleep) (assess for lower dose, Lipid panel, and CPK (creatine phosphokinase) level ; FML
(fluorometholone) (blurred vision); Remeron 30mg hs-assess for gdr
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105117
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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F 0756
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
(gradual dose reduction); Zyprexa 7.5mg hs-assess for gdr; Requip 0.25mg hs-monitor for dizziness,
weakness muscle cramps vertigo; Klonopin 0.5mg bid-assess for gdr; Keppra 750mg bid (check renal fxn
[frataxin]), Protonix 40mg bid (may cause dizziness); Topamax 25mg bid-monitor renal fxn monitor for
dizziness weakness (clarify dx[diagnosis] of use); gabapentin 300mg tid [three times daily]-monitor renal
fxn monitor for dizziness weakness tremor blurred vision; Midodrine 5mg tid hold for SBP>110; Norco
5/325mg one tablet every 6 hours prn. The provider checked the box: disagree and wrote see psych note
from 8/28/24 for reasoning, dated 8/28/24.
Review of Resident #2's psych note dated 8/28/24 showed current psychiatric medications: Zyprexa 7.5mg
hs; Remeron 30mg hs; Klonopin 0.5mg every 12 hours; and reasoning for medically needed medication. No
other medications were reviewed or mentioned.
Review of physician orders on 2/12/25 showed the orders had not been changed or updated to add the
recommended verbiage.
During an interview on 2/13/2025 at 1:34 p.m. the Director of Nursing (DON) reviewed the pharmacy
recommendations for Resident #2 and #64. She verified the pharmacy recommendation had not been
addressed and should have been referred to the physician for follow-up.
The facility did not provide the requested policy and procedure for Pharmacy Recommendations.
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718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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F 0759
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, record review, interview and policy review the facility failed to ensure the medication
error rate was less than 5.0%. Thirty medications opportunities were observed, and three medication errors
were identified for three residents (#32, #36, #11) of three residents observed. These errors constituted a
10.0% medication error rate.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
An observation was conducted during medication administration for Resident #32 on 2/12/25 at 9:20 a.m.
with Staff F, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Staff F prepared and administered the following medications:
-Vitamin B-12 500 mcg (microgram) x 1tablet
-Cetirizine HCL 10 mg (milligram) x 1tablet
-Folic Acid 1 mg x 1 tablet
-Famotidine 20 mg x 1 tablet
-Allopurinol 300mg x 1 tablet
-Acetaminophen 500 mg x 2 tablets.
Review of Resident #32's physician orders showed the following:
-Claritin Oral tablet 10 mg. Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for allergic rhinitis, dated 11/28/23.
There was no order for Cetirizine HCL 10 mg x 1.
Review of Resident #32's Medication Administration Record (MAR) showed Claritin Oral tablet 10 mg was
signed off as given.
An interview was conducted on 2/12/25 at 12:43 p.m. with Staff F, LPN. She reviewed Resident #32's
orders and looked in her medication cart. She confirmed the medication order was Claritin and she
accidently grabbed the Cetirizine and administered it. She said she didn't realize she had administered the
wrong medication. Staff F demonstrated that both medications in were in the medication cart close
together.
An observation was conducted during medication administration for Resident #36 on 2/12/25 at 9:50 a.m.
with Staff F, LPN. Staff F prepared and administered the following medications:
-Artificial tears 1 drop each eye
-Docusate sodium 100 mg x 1 tablet
-Aspirin 81mg x 1 tablet
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718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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F 0759
-Vit B 12 500 mcg x 1 tablet
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
-Eliquis 5 mg x 1 tablet
-Spironolactone 25 mg x 1 tablet
Residents Affected - Few
-Fluoxetine HCL 10 mg x 1 tablet
-Famotidine 10 mg x 1 tablet
-Metoprolol ER 25 mg x 1 tablet
-Entresto 49-51 mg Was not in the medication cart.
-Aspercreme Lidocaine cream 4%
-Breyna inhaler 160mcg/4.5 mg 2 puffs
Review of Resident #36's physician orders showed the following:
-Entresto oral tablet 49-51 mg. Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for essential (primary) hypertension,
dated 9/30/24.
Review of Resident #36's MAR showed Staff F documented 5, which indicated to hold/see nurse note, on
2/12/25 for the 9:00 a.m. administration of Entresto.
Review of Resident #36's nurse notes showed a note dated 2/12/25 at 9:50 a.m. showing Entresto was
awaiting pharmacy. There was no documentation a doctor was notified the resident did not receive the
medication.
An interview was conducted with a representative from the facility's delivery pharmacy on 2/12/25 at 3:29
p.m. The representative said Resident #36's Entresto had not been reordered until the evening of 2/11/25.
An interview was conducted on 2/12/25 at 3:12 p.m. with Resident #36's primary care physician (PCP). She
stated she had not been notified Resident #36 did not receive their ordered Entresto. The PCP said
sometimes her Nurse Practitioner (NP) is called.
An interview was conducted on 2/13/25 at 4:06 p.m. with Resident #36's NP. The NP said she had not been
made aware Resident #36 did not receive her Entresto the morning of 2/12/25.
An observation was conducted during medication administration for Resident #11 on 2/12/25 at 10:08 a.m.
with Staff G, LPN. Staff G prepared and administered the following medications:
-Risperidone 1mg/ml. 1.5 ml
-Levothyroxine 125 mcg x 1 tablet
-Amantadine HCL 100mg x 1 capsule
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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F 0759
-Diazepam 5mg x 1 tablet
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
-Lamotrigine 100 mg x 2 tablet
-Diltiazem ER 120 mg x1 capsule
Residents Affected - Few
-Carbidopa levodopa 25-100mg x 1 tablet
-Docusate Sodium 100 mg x 1 tablet
-Multi-vitamin x 1 tablet
-Levetiracetam (Keppra) 500 mg x 1tablet
-Divalproex DR 125 mg x 4 capsules
-Aspirin 81 mg chewable x 1 tablet
When the nurse poured the Risperidone, she confirmed the amount poured was 1.5 ml.
All medications were crushed/opened and administered to the resident dissolved in to drink, per orders.
Review of Resident #11's physician orders showed the following:
-Risperidone oral solution 1 mg/ml. Give 1 ml by mouth one time a day related to schizoaffective disorder,
Give 1 mg q a.m. (in the morning). Dated 7/31/24.
-Risperidone oral solution 1mg/ml. Give 1.5 ml by mouth at bedtime related to schizoaffective disorder.
Dated 4/11/24.
An interview was conducted on 2/12/25 at 12:47 p.m. with Staff G, LPN. Staff G reviewed the orders for
Resident #11. Immediately upon review, Staff G realized the mistake that had been made. She confirmed
she administered 1.5 ml to Resident #11 instead of the ordered 1.0 ml. Staff G showed the screen of her
electronic charting system that listed the 9:00 a.m. order as Risperidone oral solution 1mg/ml. Give 1 ml by
mouth one time a day related to schizoaffective disorder. Underneath that it showed Dispensed Supply:
RISPERIDONE 1 MG/ML SOLUTION. GIVE 1.5 ML (S) BY MOUTH DAILY AT BEDTIME. Staff G said she
read the bottom of the 9:00 a.m. order and saw give 1.5 ml so that is what she administered. She said she
did not know why the bedtime order showed up on the 9:00 a.m. order.
An interview was conducted on 2/12/25 at 12:55 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON was
observed reviewing Staff G's computer screen with Resident #11's orders. She said she did not know why
the orders showed up with the bedtime order linked with the morning order. She said she could see why it
could lead to a mistake, and she was going to see if it could be fixed. The DON also reviewed the orders for
Resident #32. She confirmed Cetirizine cannot be administered in place of Claritin. She said Cetirizine
should only be administered if the doctor was called and the order was changed. The DON said the doctor
should be notified of any missed medications or medication errors.
Review of a facility policy titled Medication Administration General Guidelines, dated 09/18,
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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F 0759
showed:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Policy - Medications are administered as prescribed in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, good
nursing principles and practices and only by persons legally authorized to do so. Personnel authorized to
administer medications do so only after they have familiarized themselves with the medication.
Residents Affected - Few
Procedures - Medication Preparation:
3. Prior to administration, review and confirm medication orders for each individual resident on the
Medication Administration Record. Compare the medication and dosage schedule on the resident's MAR
with the medication label. If the label and MAR are different, and the container is not flagged indicating a
change in directions, or if there is any other reason to question the dosage or directions, the prescriber's
orders are checked for the correct dosage schedule. Apply a direction change sticker to label if directions
have changed from the current label.
Medication Administration:
1. Medications are administered in accordance with written orders of the prescriber. If a dose seems
excessive considering the resident's age and condition, or a medication order seems to be unrelated to the
resident's current diagnosis or condition, the nurse calls the provider pharmacy for clarification prior to the
administration of the medication. If necessary, the nurse contacts the prescriber for clarification. This
interaction with the pharmacy and the resulting order clarification are documented in the nursing notes and
elsewhere in the medical record as appropriate.
9. Verify medication is correct three (3) times before administering the medication.
a. When pulling medication package from med cart
b. When dose is prepared.
c. Before dose is administered.
(Photographic Evidence Obtained)
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. On 2/11/25
at 11:00 a.m. the Main unit was observed with a long hallway with resident rooms and other unidentified
rooms. An unidentified room between resident rooms [ROOM NUMBERS] was observed with the door
closed. There was no signage indicating what the space was. The door was unlocked. Upon entrance, the
room was noted very small, and it appeared to be an employee's office. Further observations revealed
there was no staff in the room. Upon glancing at the floor to the right of the door when it was opened,
revealed a cardboard box with many cards of medications. The box was not labeled as to what the
medications were. There was no nursing staff in, at, nor around this unlocked space. Further observations
revealed residents ambulate or self-propel while seated in a wheelchair past this room which was in a high
traffic area. Some residents who reside on this hallway were noted with confusion and dementia and
ambulate at and near this unlocked space. There were observations of two residents who were seated in
wheelchairs, and who were with cognition deficits, going in and out from rooms that were not theirs.
Photographic evidence was taken of the room and unsecured medications.
On 2/11/25 at 12:00 p.m. the unlocked room with unsecured medications was observed unlocked,
unsupervised and the box of cards of medications were still accessible to anyone walking by the space.
An interview with the West/Main Unit Manager Staff D, RN on 2/11/25 at 12:11 p.m. revealed the
space/office between resident rooms [ROOM NUMBERS] was her personal office. Staff D stated the office
door is usually locked and monitored and a key was needed to access it. When asked about the room being
unlocked with open box of medications on the ground yesterday, she stated that the box of medications
were go backs and they have a process for how they return them. Staff D, RN stated that yesterday she
was right in the middle of getting that form completed before moving the box to the medication room where
it usually stays secured until the pharmacy picks up. She explained that there were no narcotics in the box
but stated she understands the potential issues that could arise from having the medications in her office
unlocked and accessible by any foot traffic in that hall, specifically several cognitively impaired residents
near the office.
Based on observation interview and policy review, facility did not ensure medication was stored
appropriately on three out of three units in the facility related to medication in resident rooms on the north
and main units, unsecured medication is an office on the central unit, and improperly stored medication in
two medication carts on the north and central units.
Findings included:
An audit of the central medication cart and interview was conducted on 2/12/25 at 3:34 p.m. with Staff H,
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The cart contained a bottle of Sodium Bicarbonate 10 gr (grain) that had
been opened on 11/30/23 and expired on 01/2025. The drawers of the cart had dirt, debris, pieces of
packaging, rubber bands, and glucose test strips in them. Staff H said the night shift is supposed to clean
the medication cart and check them for expired medication. She agreed the cart was dirty and said night
shift obviously hadn't cleaned it.
An audit of the north medication cart and interview was conducted on 2/12/25 at 3:48 p.m. with Staff E,
Registered Nurse (RN). The medication cart contained a box of Bisacodyl suppositories that expired
1/2025. There was one loose pill in the medication cart. The narcotics drawer contained a box of
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
medical gloves being stored with the medication. Another drawer contained medication being stored in the
same compartments as plastic bags, syringes, and lancets. Staff E confirmed the box of Bisacodyl
suppositories was expired and said she would dispose of them. She confirmed there should be no loose
medication in the cart, but she was unaware the medication could not be stored in the same compartment
as other items.
Residents Affected - Some
An observation was conducted on 2/13/25 at 3:00 p.m. of a medication cart on the central hall unlocked
with no staff in sight. Residents were ambulating and self-propelling in the hall.
3. On 2/11/2025 at 10:12 a.m. and 2/13/2025 10:21 a.m. an observation occurred of Resident #221's
inhaler on the over the bed table and later on the nightstand.
Review of Resident #221's physician orders did not reveal an order for self-administration order.
On 2/11/2025 at 9:54 a.m. and 2/13/2025 at 10:22 a.m. an observation occurred of Resident #54's over the
bed table, in front of the resident, an inhaler (with the prescription label affixed) and a bottle of anti-diarrheal
medication.
Review of Resident #54's physician orders did not reveal an order for self-administration.
(Photographic Evidence Obtained)
During an interview on 2/13/25 at 1:34 p.m. the Director of Nursing (DON) stated no residents in the facility
have an order for self-administration of medications. DON stated no residents in the facility should have any
medications on the bedside, over the bed table or in their rooms in general. The expectation would be that
the staff member who notes the medication would alert the nurse, and the nurse would educate, remove
the medication from the bedside, and notify the physician for orders if necessary.
Review of the facility's policy and procedures titled: Medication Storage - Storage of Medication dated 09/18
showed: 4.1 Storage of Medication Policy: Medications and biologicals are stored properly, following
manufacturer's or provider pharmacy recommendations, to maintain their integrity and to support safe
effective drug administration. The medication supply shall be accessible only to licensed nursing personnel,
pharmacy personnel, or staff members lawfully authorized to administer medications.
Procedures:
1. The provider pharmacy dispenses medications in containers that meet state and federal labeling
requirements, including requirements of good manufacturing practices established by the United States
Pharmacopeia (USP). Medications are to remain in these containers and stored in a controlled
environment. This may include such containers as medication carts, medication rooms, medication
cabinets, or other suitable containers.
2. Controlled medications must be stored separately from non-controlled medications. The access system
(key, security codes) used to lock Schedule IJ medications and other medications subject to abuse, cannot
be the same access system used to obtain the nonscheduled medications. Schedule Il medications and
preparations must be stored in a separately locked permanently affixed compartment. (See Section 4.2 Controlled Medication Storage.)
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
3. In order to limit access to prescription medications, only licensed nurses, pharmacy staff, and those
lawfully authorized to administer medications (such as medication aides) are allowed access to medication
carts. Medication rooms, cabinets and medication supplies should remain locked when not in use or
attended by persons with authorized access.
4. Internally administered medications are stored separately from medications used externally such as
lotions, creams, ointments, and suppositories.
5. Intravenously administered medications are stored separately from orally administered medications,
under appropriate temperature and sterility conditions, and following the manufacturer's recommendations.
6. Eye medications are stored separately from ear medications and inhalers, etc.
7. Medications for oral inhalation are stored in the dispensed containers following manufacturer guidelines
for positioning and priming.
8. Medications for nasal inhalation are stored in dispensed containers following manufacturer guidelines for
positioning and priming. The following information is provided as general guidelines for proper storage of
specific nasal inhaler products and is not meant to be all inclusive.
9. Potentially harmful substances (such as urine test reagent tablets, household poisons, cleaning supplies,
disinfectants) are clearly identified and stored in an area separate from medications.
10. Medications requiring storage at room temperature are kept at temperatures ranging from 15°C
(59°F) to 30°C (86°F). Controlled room temperature is defined as 20°C (68°F to 25
°C (77°F).
11.Medications requiring refrigeration or temperatures between 2°C (36°F) and 8°C
(46°F) are kept in a refrigerator with a thermometer to allow temperature monitoring. Medications
requiring storage in a cool place may be refrigerated unless otherwise directed on the label as cool
temperatures are those between 8°C (46°F) and 15°C (59°F). A temperature log or
tracking mechanism is maintained to verify that temperature has remained within accepted limits.
12. Insulin products should be stored in the refrigerator until they are opened. Note the date on the label for
insulin vials and pens when first used. The opened insulin vial may be stored in refrigerator or at room
temperature. Opened insulin pens must be stored at room temperature. Do not freeze insulin. If insulin has
been frozen, do not use. (Refer to Section 9.10 - Medications with Shortened Expiration Dates)
13. Refrigerated medications should be kept in closed and labeled containers, with internal medications
separated from external medications and all medications segregated from fruit juices, applesauce, and
other foods used in administering medications. Any other foods such as employee lunches and activity
department refreshments should not be stored in this refrigerator. The refrigerator should be kept clean and
frost-free. To protect refrigerated medications from freezing, store them away from the freezer section.
14. Outdated, contaminated, discontinued or deteriorated medications and those in containers that are
cracked, soiled, or without secure closures are immediately removed from stock, disposed of
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
according to procedures for medication disposal (Refer to Section 5 - Disposal of Medications, Syringes
and Needles), and reordered from the pharmacy (Refer to Section 3.2 - Ordering and Receiving
Non-Controlled Medications), if a current order exists.
15. Medication storage should be kept clean, well lit, organized and free of clutter.
Residents Affected - Some
16. Medication storage conditions are monitored on a regular basis as a random quality assurance (QA)
check. As problems are identified, recommendations are made for corrective action to be taken.
3.On 2/11/25 at 11:05 a.m. an observation of Resident #65's bedside table revealed a clear, plastic
medicine cup with medicine inside. The plastic medicine cup appeared to have approximately six different
colored pills. During the interview Resident #65 said, I was supposed to take the medications. He stated he
would take them now.
Review of Resident #65's admission record revealed the following diagnoses: multiple sclerosis, other lack
of coordination, weakness, vitamin deficiency, unspecified, benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower
urinary tract symptoms, and depression, unspecified.
Review of Resident #65's Active Orders revealed the following under pharmacy,
Baclofen Oral Tablet 5 MG [milligrams] (Baclofen) Give 1 tablet by mouth every 12 hours for
musculoskeletal therapy
Celebrex Oral Capsule 200 MG (Celecoxib) Give 1 capsule by mouth one time a day for DJD [Degenerative
Joint Disease]
Cyanocobalamin Oral Tablet (Cyanocobalamin) Give 1000 mcg [micrograms] by mouth one time a day for
hematopoietic therapy
Ergocalciferol Oral Capsule 1.25 MG (50000 UT [upper-level intake]) (Ergocalciferol) Give 1 capsule by
mouth one time a day every 7 day(s) for vitamin supplement
Folic Acid Oral Tablet 1 MG (Folic Acid) Give 1 mg by mouth one time a day for preventive measures
Glatiramer Acetate Subcutaneous Solution Prefilled Syringe 40 MG/ML [milliliters] (Glatiramer Acetate)
Inject 40 mg subcutaneously one time a day every Wed related to MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (G35)
Lyrica Oral Capsule 100 MG (Pregabalin) *Controlled Drug* Give 1 capsule by mouth three times a day for
nerve pain for 30 Days
Tamsulosin HCl [hydrochloride] Oral Capsule 0.4 MG (Tamsulosin HCl) Give 1 capsule by mouth one time a
day for prostate
Tramadol HCl Oral Tablet 50 MG (Tramadol HCl) *Controlled Drug* Give 50 mg by mouth four times a day
for Acute Pain
Tylenol Extra Strength Oral Tablet 500 MG (Acetaminophen)Give 2 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as
needed for Pain, headache or fever (Temp GREATER than 100.4F [Fahrenheit]).
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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F 0761
Review of Resident #65's physician orders did not reveal an order for self-administration order.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of a care plan for Resident #65 initiated on 12/2024 did not shower a focus related to
self-administration of medications.
Residents Affected - Some
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 facility did not ensure proper infection control practices for one
resident (#64) out of sixteen sampled residents related to scabies treatment.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
An observation and interview was conducted on 2/11/25 at 11:03 a.m. with Resident #64. She was
observed to have raised several scabbed spots covering both legs. She said she had been itching.
A follow-up interview was conducted with Resident #64 on 2/13/25 at 11:55 a.m. The resident said she was
still itching. She explained the bumps and itching started on her arms and chest then moved to her legs.
She said when she lays down her back was starting to itch. She said the nurse puts medication on that
helps some.
Review of admission record showed Resident #64 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including
peripheral vascular disease and chronic pain syndrome.
Review of Resident #64's 1/2/25 quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) Section C, Cognitive patterns showed
the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating she was cognitively
intact.
Review of Resident #64's progress notes showed the following:
-1/6/25 6:20 a.m. Resident observed with red raised areas on chest and bilateral arms also complains of
itch. PRN (as needed) Benadryl given. Will reach out to MD (medical doctor) for advice.
-1/7/25 10:21 p.m. Resident ID Betamethasone Valerate External Cream 0.1 %. NARN at this time.
Reddened rash remains to bilateral upper extremities and chest region. Encouraged resident to refrain from
scratching, as tolerated. VS WNL (vital signs within normal limits). Afebrile. Patient is currently resting in
bed. Safety precautions in place. No signs of pain, discomfort, or distress. Current plan of care will continue.
Review of Resident #64's primary care provider (PCP) notes dated 1/14/25 showed, However tast [sic]
week I did start her on Permethrin and a topical steroid for suspected scabies dermatitis. Today rash and
pruritus have improved tremendously. Assessments listed scabies as primary, and treatment showed new
pruritic maculopapular rash consistent with scabies dermatitis. Responded well to Permethrin and topical
steroid. CTM [continue to monitor]. Ensure proper hygiene
Review of Resident #64's physician orders for January 2025 showed the following:
-Permethrin External Cream 5 % (Permethrin)
Apply to torso and bilateral arms topically one time only for pediculosis, scabies for 1 day. Leave on for 10
hours prior to washing off. Dated 1/7/25.
Review of Resident #64's Medication Administration Record (MAR) for January 2025 showed the order for
Permethrin External Cream ordered 1/7/25 was documented as X meaning Did Not Occur.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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F 0880
Further review of Resident #64's progress notes showed the following:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
-2/4/25 8:19 a.m. Patient complains of itching on arms. Betamethasone d/c'd (discontinued).
-2/4/25 11:45
Residents Affected - Few
a.m. Resident was notified of getting a new roommate. Resident stated ok.
Review of Resident #64's PCP notes, dated 2/4/25, showed However today she notes a recurrent rash on
chest and arms similar to the rash she had a few weeks ago. Assessments listed scabies as primary, and
treatment showed Recurrent pruritic maculopapular rash consistent with scabies dermatis [sic]. Responded
well to Permethrin and topical steroid in the past. Will resume this and also add Ivermectin.
Review of Resident #64's physician orders for February 2025 showed the following:
-Diphenhydramine HCl Oral Tablet 50 MG (Diphenhydramine HCl)
Give 50 mg by mouth as needed for Itching. Dated 2/4/25.
-Ivermectin Oral Tablet 3 MG (Ivermectin)
Give 15 mg by mouth two times a day for Anti-parasitic. Dated 2/4/25-2/12/25.
Review of Resident #64's Medication Administration Record (MAR) for February 2025 showed the resident
requested and received the PRN Diphenhydramine for itching six out of eight days from 2/4-2/11/25. The
Ivermectin order to be administered twice a day from 2/4-2/12/25 was only administered nine out of the
fifteen times it was ordered. Three times (2/5, 2/8, 2/9/25 morning dose) it was documented as X meaning
Did Not Occur, once (2/4/25 evening dose) documented as 9 meaning Other/See Nurse Notes, and once
(2/11/25 morning dose) as 5 meaning Hold/See Nurse Notes.
Review of Resident #64's MAR Progress notes showed:
-2/4/25 5:07 p.m. eMar -(electronic) Medication Administration Note: Ivermectin Oral Tablet 3 MG
Give 15 mg by mouth two times a day for Anti-parasitic- on order.
-2/5/25 9:41 a.m. eMar - Medication Administration Note: Ivermectin Oral Tablet 3 MG
Give 15 mg by mouth two times a day for Anti-parasitic - med is not in RX Now.
-2/8/25 3:41 p.m. eMar - Medication Administration Note: Ivermectin Oral Tablet 3 MG
Give 15 mg by mouth two times a day for Anti-parasitic - med completed.
2/9/25 3:47 p.m. eMar - Medication Administration Note: Ivermectin Oral Tablet 3 MG
Give 15 mg by mouth two times a day for Anti-parasitic - medication complete.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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F 0880
2/9/25 8:08 p.m. eMar - Medication Administration Note: Ivermectin Oral Tablet 3 MG
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Give 15 mg by mouth two times a day for Anti-parasitic - on order.
2/11/25 9:31 a.m. eMar - Medication Administration Note: Ivermectin Oral Tablet 3 MG
Residents Affected - Few
Give 15 mg by mouth two times a day for Anti-parasitic - awaiting pharmacy.
An interview was conducted on 2/13/25 at 1:32 p.m. with Staff G, LPN. She said she is a regular nurse for
Resident #64. She said she hadn't heard anything about scabies, but she said they do put some cream on
the resident for itching.
An interview was conducted on 2/13/25 at 12:36 p.m. with Staff D, Registered Nurse (RN)/Unit Manager
(UM). Staff D said Resident #64's rash had started smaller and is now all over. She said the resident had
Ivermectin and they are going to get a dermatologist consult. Staff D said she didn't think the doctor was
saying possible scabies. She said if they thought it was scabies the resident would be in a room by herself
and would be isolated while they did treatment for three days. She said during that time all of her clothes
would be rewashed, and her room would have a deep cleaning. Staff D then reviewed Resident #64's
providers notes and said OMG [oh my god] She said if she had known the resident wouldn't have gotten a
roommate. Staff D also said it is a waste to do the treatment without cleaning her room and belongings.
An interview was conducted on 2/13/25 at 12:24 p.m. with the Housekeeping Manager. He stated there had
been no request to deep clean a room related to infections or bugs. He said they had only been doing their
scheduled deep cleanings and daily cleanings of rooms. He said the only requests he had was to clean
rooms when a resident relocated to another room or was discharged . He said rooms are scheduled to be
deep cleaned every 3-4 weeks. He explained a deep clean as wiping down everything you can reach, move
nightstands and cleaning under/behind them, wiping down the bed frame and mattress if the resident is out
of bed and if they do not want to get up they clean under it and wipe down the poles. He said a deep clean
does not include changing privacy curtains. He said he rounds to check for curtains that are dirty and need
to be changed and they are changed when a resident discharged . The housekeeping manager said there
had been no request to do a special clean of Resident #64's room.
An interview was conducted on 2/13/25 at 1:06 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON). She said she had
not heard anything about Resident #64 being treated for possible scabies. The DON reviewed the resident's
provider notes and said she had no idea.
An interview was conducted on 2/13/25 at 12:59 p.m. with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA). She said
she had not been aware of any scabies or potential scabies in the facility. She said if they were treating
someone for scabies staff should follow the facility's policy.
Review of a facility policy titled Scabies: Management, dated October 2021, showed:
Policy: The facility will strive to identify the early stages of potential resident infestation with scabies during
daily personal care and weekly skin assessments. It is important to remember that the first time a person
gets scabies they usually have no symptoms. Symptoms can typically take 4-8 weeks to develop after they
are infested; however, they can still spread scabies during this time.
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105117
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A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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F 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Excessive scratching can lead to bacterial infection of the irritated skin. Secondary skin infections often
obscure the rash of scabies, which makes correct diagnosis difficult.
Scabies - In the elderly, infestation can result in a generalized dermatitis or sometimes with extensive
scaling and crusting.
Residents Affected - Few
When mites are present and occasionally itching is completely absent, which creates a highly contagious
situation.
a. Because a large number of mites inhabit the sloughed skin. Scales, scabies is highly contagious with
prolonged direct skin to skin contact.
b. The large number of mites involved may hasten the sensitization process, allowing symptoms to surface
in as short a time as seven days.
Procedure
1. Include any history or clinical findings consistent with scabies in the preadmission assessment.
2. Conduct a thorough visual assessment of the entire skin surface upon admission.
3. Implement Contact Precautions (due to the communicability of scabies) until a diagnosis is confirmed by
a physician, nurse practitioner.
a. A private room is indicated but if this is not possible, obtain a physician's order to treat the roommate.
b. Utilize a private room for the resident who cannot use good hygiene
c. May cohort residents during an outbreak.
4. Wear long sleeve gowns during close contact with the resident, their clothing, or bed linens. Cover wrist
area by the gown and pull the gloves over the cuff.
5. Obtain an order for the treatment of scabies and apply as directed.
-Most common topical treatment is 5% Permethrin cream or equivalent often Ivermectin or equivalent for
oral use.
-Treatment of roommates and close contacts that the resident might have had prolonged skin to skin
contact with for an outbreak is recommended.
-Contacts who have had prolonged skin-to-skin contact with the infested person, should be treated.
-Retreatment may be necessary if itching continues more than 2-4 weeks after treatment or if new burrows
or rash continue to appear.
-Coordinate treatment of residents with scabies and contacts for the treatment to be effective per physician
order.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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F 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
-Additional prophylaxis is determined case-by-case according to the Medical Director or the local Public
Health Department.
6. Require infested (symptomatic) employees to remain off work until 24 hours after treatment.
7.Double bag clothes, bedding, privacy curtains and towels (in the room) used by the resident prior to
treatment Place in laundry hamper and transport to laundry.
a. Laundry personnel should follow Standard Precautions and use hot water for washing. Scabies mite
generally do not survive more than 2 to 3 days away from human skin.
8. Place all items that cannot be laundered in a plastic bag. Maintain items in plastic bag for 7 days before
using.
9. Request housekeeping thoroughly clean the infected resident's room and thoroughly vacuum
upholstered furniture.
10. Place resident in contact precautions and encourage resident to remain in room for 24 hours post
treatment if possible.
11. Discontinue steps 3 - 4 24 hours after treatment
12. Retreat with ordered medication one week later.
- Itching may last for one week or more after treatment has killed the mites.
- The risk of transmission between treatments is possible.
13. Notify hospital/health care facility before the transferred or discharged , if known or suspected scabies
in the resident being transferred or discharged to that facility.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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F 0908
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation staff interview and facility record review, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen dish
washing machine was operating at optimum levels, to include excessive concentration with the chemical
sanitizer delivery, in one of one facility kitchen, during one (2/11/25) of three days observed.
Residents Affected - Many
Findings included:
On 2/11/2025 at 9:08 a.m. the facility's kitchen was toured with the Dietary Manager, Staff A. Staff A, the
only staff member in the kitchen demonstrated on how the dish washing machine is used. He revealed he
had primed the machine for operation just minutes before. Staff A revealed the dish washing machine was a
Low Temperature operation and indicated the wash temperature was to reach 120 degrees F. (Fahrenheit),
and the final rinse was to reach 120 degrees F. Staff A continued to say the machine has a chemical
chlorine agent delivery system and the chemical chlorine sanitizer should be measured between 50 - 100
Parts Per Million (PPM), via litmus testing strip.
Review of the dish machine's specification plate attached to the bottom frame revealed the machine is
operated at Low Temperature/Chemical Sanitizer and with Wash temperature to reach 120 degrees F., the
Rinse temperature to reach 120 degrees F., and the Chemical Sanitizer to be at a range of 50 ppm. The
machine did not identify a range, but revealed ppm must be at least 50.
On 2/11/2025 at 9:15 a.m. Staff A ran a rack of soiled bowls through the dirty side of the dish machine and
through to the inside. The machine wash temperature reached 120 + degrees F., and the rinse temperature
reached 120 + degrees F., After the machine had ran it's cycle, the rack of cleaned bowls was pulled out
from the clean side of the machine. Staff A had a bottle of litmus test strips and used a clean, unused white
test strip. He mentioned the ppm should be within a range of 50 and 100. He was able to show the test strip
bottle with a color legend, showing light purple in color less ppm, and very dark purple in color more ppm.
Staff A then placed the clean unused test strip on a clean bowl that had some puddling of water on, and it
immediately turned very dark purple. He revealed he had a problem with the test strip and asked if he could
do another demonstration.
On 2/11/2025 at 9:19 a.m. Staff A ran another rack of bowls and immediately when the test strip touched
the water, it turned from white to a very dark purple. Staff A held the test strip bottle showing the color
ranges and placed the tested strip on the bottle which revealed the test strip chemical chlorine sanitizer
was a very dark purple, well over the range of 100 ppm. Staff A confirmed this observation. Photographic
evidence Obtained.
At the time, Staff A did not say what he and his dietary staff would do with the dishes that had already been
ran through the dish machine the morning of 2/11/2025. The dishes were not rewashed through the
three-compartment sink, nor was there plastic eating ware used until the dish machine was evaluated by
the machine's maintenance technician. Staff A and dietary staff operated and used the machine after the
lunch meal service, after the dinner meal service on 2/11/2025, as well as again after the breakfast meal
service on 2/12/2025. Staff A revealed he had tested the chemical chlorine sanitizer prior to each use on
2/11/2025 and 2/12/2025, and the test strip still read the chemical chlorine sanitizer delivery system was
still too concentrated and still above 100 ppm.
The Dietary Manager, Staff A revealed the facility's county Department of Health inspection occurred on
1/24/2025. The report revealed a violation to include chlorine sanitizer in dish machine not at
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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F 0908
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
proper minimum strength of 50-100 ppm. Use manual sanitation until dish machine is repaired. Staff A
confirmed the machine technician came out and repaired the machine about two days later. Staff A was not
aware the dish machine's chemical chlorine sanitizer delivery system was not overconcentrating, until it was
observed on 2/11/2025. Also, he did not have any documentation of in-services/education to his staff
related to dish washing machine operation since the health department inspection.
Residents Affected - Many
On 2/13/2025 at 1:00 p.m. an interview with the Dietary Manager, Staff A, and upon request, revealed he
did not have the facility's dish washing machine operations manual, nor did he have a policy with relation to
the dish washing machine's operating procedure.
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