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Inspection visit

Inspection

SARASOTA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #1051554 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 4 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure common practice standards were followed for timely dressing changes for a PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) inserted into the arm through a vein into a larger vein in the chest for 1 Resident (#313) of 1 resident reviewed with a PICC line. Timely dressing changes decrease the risk of complications including local and systemic infection related to the intravenous catheter. Residents Affected - Few The findings included: The Facility's Policy for Dressing Change for Vascular Access Devices, 08/16, from the Infusion Therapy Policy & Procedure Manual copyright 2011 PharMerica Corporation read, Central venous access device and midline dressing changes will be done at established intervals and immediately if the integrity of the dressing is compromised, if moisture, drainage or blood is present or for further assessment if infection is suspected. Transparent semi-permeable membrane dressings are changed every 7 days and PRN (As needed) . On 8/22/22 at 10:25 a.m., observed Resident #313 in his room in bed with a PICC in his right arm. The PICC insertion site was covered with a transparent dressing dated 8/10/22. Resident #313 was awake, alert, oriented, and said the PICC was inserted in his right arm while he was in the hospital. He looked at the date on the dressing and confirmed it read 8/10/22. Resident #313 said the facility was using the PICC to administer medication through his veins. On 8/22/22 at 10:38 a.m., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Staff A confirmed Resident #313 received Vancomycin Hydrochloride (an antibiotic) via PICC line every 12 hours since his admission on [DATE] through 8/19/22. LPN Staff A said presently, Resident #313 was receiving Meropenem Sodium Chloride (an antibiotic) Intravenous Solution every 8 hours through the PICC since his date of admission on [DATE]. The most recent dose of Meropenem Sodium Chloride Intravenous Solution was administered on 8/22/22 at 6:00 a.m. LPN Staff A observed the date on the PICC dressing and confirmed the dressing was outdated and should have been changed every seven days. She confirmed the dressing date indicated the dressing change had not been changed for 12 days. (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 4 Event ID: 105155 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 105155 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/25/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center 1524 East Avenue South Sarasota, FL 34239 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm On 8/23/22 at 2:09 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) said she was aware of a concern regarding someone's PICC at the facility. She confirmed to reduce risk of infection, the policy and standard is to change the dressing every seven days. She said the nurse should have obtained an order from the physician to change the PICC dressing every seven days. She said it was a facility error. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105155 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 105155 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/25/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center 1524 East Avenue South Sarasota, FL 34239 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 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, review of policies and procedures, observation, and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide oxygen therapy in accordance with physician's orders for 2 (Resident #82 and #94) of 4 residents reviewed for oxygen administration. Failure to follow prescribed oxygen therapy may result in inadequate oxygen treatment or increased risk of side effects and complications. Residents Affected - Some The findings included: The facility's Oxygen Therapy policy (SMS O 2 ED 2013) documented, Initiation of oxygen. Verify physician order . Apply device to the patient with appropriate liter flow. The Oxygen concentrator policy (undated) noted to, Verify and understand the physician's order, know the flow rate and duration of use . Adjust the flow meter control knob to the flow setting prescribed by the physician. The graduated line of the meter should be aligned with the center of the floating ball. 1. Review of the clinical record revealed an admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], noting resident#82 was receiving oxygen therapy. The assessment also noted Resident #82's scored 3 on the brief interview mental status (BIMS), indicating severe cognitive impairment. The diagnoses included acute respiratory failure with hypoxia (low level of oxygen in body tissues). Resident #82 was totally dependent on one person's physical assistance for locomotion (If in wheelchair, self-sufficiency once in chair). The Physician's order dated 7/23/22 included to administer oxygen at 2 liters per minute (LPM) via nasal cannula as needed every 23 hours as needed for shortness of breath. The care plan initiated on 7/25/22 noted the resident was receiving oxygen therapy related to pneumonitis, pleural effusion and heart failure. The goal was for Resident #82 to have no sign or symptom of poor oxygen absorption. The interventions included to administer oxygen as ordered, monitor for changes in or development of signs and symptoms of breathing difficulty, and report shortness of breath, cough, fever, chills, difficulty speaking, bluish skin color, changes in cognition. On 8/22/22 at 11:55 a.m., 8/23/22 at 10:27 a.m., and 8/23/22 at 1:00 p.m., Resident #82 was observed in a wheelchair receiving oxygen therapy via nasal cannula. The oxygen concentrator was observed behind the wheelchair against the wall and set at 1.5 LPM. On 8/23/22 at 1:17 p.m., the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) verified Resident #82's oxygen was set to 1.5 LPM. She said staff decreased the liter flow to 1.5 LPM to wean the resident from the oxygen so she can return to the assisted living facility. She said nursing staff was checking the oxygen saturation rate. The Treatment Administration Record for August 2022 did not have documentation of signs or symptoms warranting the use of the oxygen, including the oxygen saturation rate. The clinical record did not include a physician's order to decrease the oxygen to 1.5 LPM or wean Resident #82 from the oxygen. 2. Review of the clinical record for Resident #94 revealed a physician's order dated 7/14/22 to (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105155 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 Printed: 05/28/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 105155 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/25/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center 1524 East Avenue South Sarasota, FL 34239 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 0695 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some administer oxygen at 2 LPM continuously via nasal cannula or BiPAP (machine that delivers higher air pressure when you breathe in) for shortness of breath. The care plan revised o 4/5/22 noted Resident #94 required the use of oxygen and monitoring for potential complications related to obesity hypoventilation syndrome (condition in which severely overweight people fail to breathe rapidly or deeply enough resulting in low blood oxygen level and high carbon dioxide level). The interventions included to provide oxygen as ordered. The Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] noted Resident #94 required extensive physical assistance of two persons for bed mobility (How resident moves to and from lying position, turns side to side, and positions body while in bed). On 8/23/22 at 9:04 a.m., and 8/23/22 at 1:15 p.m., Resident #94 was observed lying flat on her back, receiving oxygen via nasal cannula. The cannula was connected to an oxygen concentrator set at 3.5 LPM. The Medication Administration Record (MAR) for August 2022 showed the nurses placed their initials each day, including on 8/23/22 indicating Resident #94 was receiving oxygen at 2 LPM in accordance with the physician's order. On 8/23/22 at 1:15 p.m., the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) verified the oxygen concentrator was set at 3.5 LPM. She said it was an error and decreased the flow on the concentrator to 2 LPM. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105155 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

4 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

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

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

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

  • 0695GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

  • 0353GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F918 - Bathroom Facilities

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 25, 2022 survey of SARASOTA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of SARASOTA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on August 25, 2022. The surveyor cited 4 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SARASOTA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER on August 25, 2022?

Yes, 4 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."

What type of survey was this?

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

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