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Inspection visit

Inspection

Blue Lake Post AcuteCMS #1052621 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0758 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Based on record reviews, interviews, and a review of the policy and procedure for Behavior Monitoring, the facility failed to ensure that two (Residents #40 and #17) of five residents selected for unnecessary medication review, from a total sample of 18 residents, were receiving behavior monitoring for psychotropic medications. The findings include: 1. A medical record review was conducted for Resident #40, which noted a re-entry date of 7/14/22 including the following diagnoses: schizo-affective disorder, major depressive disorder, and paranoid schizophrenia. A review of the active physician's orders noted an order for depakote extended release 500 milligrams (mg) at bedtime for mood stabilizing, Lexapro 15 mg every day for depression, and olanzapine (Zyprexa) 10 mg at bedtime for schizo-affective disorder. The depakote was ordered by the physician on 7/14/22, and the Lexapro and Zyprexa were ordered on 7/18/22. A review of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Behavior Monitoring for July 14, 2022 through August 17, 2022, revealed that none of these medications had behavior monitoring documented. A review of the resident's care plan (updated 8/1/22), noted the resident was resistive to care related to adjustment to the nursing home. He preferred to sleep nude. He urinated on the floor in his room and removed all of his bed linen from the bed. He did not use his urinal at the bedside, and did not ask for the bed pan. He threatened to throw feces at the staff. He yelled at top of his lungs in the hallways and kept yelling. He preferred not to have foot pedals on his wheelchair. Interventions included: Explain all care activities, allow resident to make decisions, and negotiate time for Activities of Daily Living (ADL's). If he resists, reassure him, leave and return 5-10 min later and try again, and praise him when behavior is appropriate. Laboratory tests were reviewed along with physician's orders, which noted no orders for a depakote level. The last depakote level was conducted on 9/29/19 with a level of 38.7 (Normal levels 50-99), which was low. A depakote level was also measured on August 7, 2019, with a level of 37.9, which was also low. An interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) A on 8/17/22 at 2:45 p.m. She stated behavior monitoring was documented on a behavior monitoring sheet or on the MAR in the electronic medical record. An interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 8/17/22 at 2:59 p.m. She stated behaviors should have been documented for Zyprexa, Lexapro and depakote for Resident #40. She further (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 3 Event ID: 105262 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 105262 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/18/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Blue Lake Post Acute 991 E New York Ave Deland, FL 32724 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 0758 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm stated the resident was being monitored until he went out to the hospital and came back. Behavior monitoring was documented on the MAR or on a behavior monitoring sheet. The DON confirmed that behavior monitoring was not restarted when the resident returned from the hospital. She said depakote levels were monitored and ordered every three months. She further stated, I will restart the behavior monitoring for Zyprexa, Lexapro and Depakote today. [Resident #40] is due for a depakote level now. Residents Affected - Few An interview was conducted with the DON on 8/18/22 at 9:45 a.m. She stated Resident #40's depakote level should be monitored every three months. There was no order for a depakote level, and the last one was conducted in September 2019. It was low. He had one in August 2019 and it was low also. She provided documentation of the two laboratory tests for 8/7/19 and 9/21/19. An interview was conducted with the Medical Director via telephone on 8/18/22 at 12:50 p.m. He stated depakote levels for seizures should be checked every three months, and if there are no symptoms of side effects, then he would check the depakote level annually if it was prescribed for mood. A review of the Behavioral Assessment, Intervention and Monitoring Policy and Procedure (revised February 2019), noted: Behavioral symptoms will be identified using facility-approved behavioral screening tools. The facility will comply with regulatory requirements related to the use of medications to manage behavioral changes. The nursing staff will identify, document and inform the physician about specific details regarding changes in an individual's mental status, behavior and cognition including: onset, duration, intensity and frequency of behavioral symptoms, and new onset or changes in behaviors will be documented regardless of the degree of risk to resident or others. Interventions will be adjusted based on the impact on behavior and other symptoms, including any adverse consequences related to treatment. If antipsychotic medications are used to treat behavioral symptoms, the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) will monitor for side effects and complications related to to psychoactive medications for example: lethargy, abnormal involuntary movements, anorexia or recurrent falling. 2. A medical record review was conducted for Resident #17, revealing an admission date of 6/8/22 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition, anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder. Physician's orders included Lorazepam Intensol concentrate, 2 mg/ml (milligrams per milliliter) for anxiety disorder every six hours, started on 6/28/22; Risperdal Consta suspension, 50 mg injected intramuscularly one time a day every 21 days for behavioral disturbances related to unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition, and Lexapro started on 8/14/22 for depression. The resident's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 6/14/22, revealed a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 00 out of a possible 15 points, indicating severe cognitive impairment. Also noted was one-to-one supervision for behaviors. A review of Resident #17's care plan (last revised on 6/15/22) read: The resident uses psychotropic medication related to a diagnosis of psychosis and anxiety. Interventions included: Administer psychotropic medications as ordered; monitor for side effects and effectiveness every shift; and monitor/document/report as needed any adverse reactions of psychotropic medications. Resident also care planned for having behavior problem of choosing to refuse medications, rejection of care, and exit-seeking behavior. Additionally, the resident's care plan read, impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought processes related to dementia with interventions that included: Administer medications as ordered and monitor for side effects and effectiveness. A level II Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASSAR) was conducted and the resident was suspected of serious mental illness with a plan for redirection, psychiatric services and medication (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105262 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 105262 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/18/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Blue Lake Post Acute 991 E New York Ave Deland, FL 32724 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 0758 management. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm A review of the medication administration record (MAR) was conducted for the month of August 2022. No behavior monitoring was documented for medications Lexapro, Risperdal, or Lorazepam. Residents Affected - Few An interview was conducted with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) B on 8/17/22 at 3:30 p.m. She stated Resident #17 was receiving one-to-one supervision due to her behaviors of exit seeking as well as She likes to mess with door wires. CNA B stated the resident had a Wanderguard (alarm worn as a bracelet or anklet) and sometimes refused care. An interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) C on 8/18/22 at 11:33 a.m. She stated the licensed practical nurses and registered nurses monitored residents for behaviors. She stated medications for which a resident was monitored for behaviors included narcotics, depakote, lorazepam, antipsychotics and Alzheimer's disease medications. When asked if she was monitoring behaviors for Resident #17, she reported yes. At this time, she was asked to provide documentation of the behavior monitoring being done for Resident #17. RN C stated there was no documentation. She was unable to produce documented evidence of behavior monitoring. An interview was conducted with Unit Manager D on 8/18/22 at 11:44 p.m. She confirmed that the behaviors/behavior monitoring for Resident #17 should have been in her orders and they were not. . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105262 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0758GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F758 - Medication Errors

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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What happened during the August 18, 2022 survey of Blue Lake Post Acute?

This was a inspection survey of Blue Lake Post Acute on August 18, 2022. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Blue Lake Post Acute on August 18, 2022?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiatin..."

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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