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
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received care and
services for PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) access device in accordance with professional
standards of practice for 1 of 3 reviewed residents with a PICC access device, Resident #104
(Photographic evidence obtained).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
During an observation on 6/3/2024 at 9:52 AM, Resident #104's PICC line was visible in right upper arm.
The transparent dressing over the gauze securing PICC and insertion site was not visible. The transparent
dressing was peeling off on one side. The dressing was dated 5/28/2024.
During an observation on 6/4/2024 at 10:22 AM, Resident #104's PICC line was visible in right upper arm.
The transparent dressing over the gauze securing PICC and insertion site was not visible. The transparent
dressing was peeling off on one side. The dressing was dated 5/28/2024.
During an interview on 6/4/2024 at 10:22 AM, Resident #104 stated, I don't remember exactly when the
dressing was changed, but they change the dressing about once a week.
Review of Resident #104's physician order dated 5/14/2024 read, Dressing change every week and PRN
[as needed]. RUA [Right Upper Arm] Measure length of line and circumference of arm upon
admission/insertion then weekly. To measure length start from hub of PICC line to insertion site on forearm,
to measure arm circumference measure at the insertion site around the forearm. Continue weekly until line
discontinued. Document the length of line & circumference of arm upon admission/insertion below. PICC
Line Length [blank] cm [centimeter]. Arm Circumference: [blank] cm, every day shift every 7 day(s) for IV
[Intravenous] maintenance, Report s/s [sign and symptom] of infections/infiltration/dislodgement to MD
[Medical Doctor]. Change dressing weekly and document measurement of line.
During an interview on 6/4/2024 at 11:57 PM, Staff A, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated, The PICC
dressing should have been changed when dressing was observed to be peeling away and within 24 hours
since gauze was used under the transparent dressing.
During an interview on 6/4/2024 at 11:59 PM, Staff B, Registered Nurse (RN), Unit Manager, stated, The
PICC line dressing should have been changed within 24 hours. Gauze cannot be left under the transparent
dressing we use bio patches [antibiotic patch] so we can see the site and monitor for signs and symptoms
of infection.
During an interview on 6/4/2024 at 3:58 PM, the Director of Nursing stated, Gauze should not be placed
under the transparent dressing and if gauze is under the transparent dressing, then the dressing
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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.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Sun Terrace Health Care Center
105 Trinity Lakes Dr
Sun City Center, FL 33573
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
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Residents Affected - Few
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has to be changed again within 24 hours. We should not use gauze for our PICC line dressing. We should
be using only a transparent dressing applied over a bio patch.
Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Catheter Insertion and Care with the last approval date of
2/22/2024 read, Policy: Midline catheter dressings will be changed at specified intervals, or when needed,
to prevent catheter-related infections associated with contaminated loosened or soiled catheter site
dressings . General guidelines . 4. Use a sterile, transparent, semi-permeable membrane (TSM) or gauze
dressing. If gauze dressing is used, cover the gauze with TSM dressing and change the dressing every 48
hours.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sun Terrace Health Care Center
105 Trinity Lakes Dr
Sun City Center, FL 33573
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was safely stored,
covered, labeled, or discarded in the areas of the kitchen, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, reach-in freezer,
and stock room (Photographic evidence obtained).
Findings include:
During an observation while conducting a walk-through tour of the kitchen with the Dietary Manager (DM)
on 6/3/2024 starting at 8:40 AM, there were one large, perforated pan with raw chicken pieces thawing that
was not in running water or covered; one sheet pan with 20 packages containing meat products with no
identifying label or date on the pan or packages; three cases of health shakes, each containing 72
individual cartons, that were completely thawed and were in a case that read, Keep Frozen; and three
containers containing pesto with no date or identifying label in the walk-in cooler. There was one opened
large clear bag of a breaded food product with no label or date on the product in the walk-in freezer. There
was French fries left opened and exposed to the elements in the reach-in freezer.
During an interview on 6/3/2024 at 8:45 AM, the DM stated that the raw chicken on the large pan should
have been submerged under running water. The DM confirmed the large sheet pan with 20 packages of
meat product found in the walk-in cooler was deli turkey and did not have a label or date. The DM stated
that the cases of health shakes should have been stored in the freezer as marked and the amount pulled to
thaw according to the prescribed health shakes needs. The DM confirmed that the pesto containers should
have been labeled or kept in the original container and dated. The DM stated that the food product found
open in the walk-in, and reach-in freezer should have been closed properly, labeled, and dated according to
policy.
During an observation while conducting the follow-up kitchen tour with the DM on 6/4/2024 at 6:30 AM,
there were one large and uncovered clear container with white dry powdery content with no identifying label
or date in the kitchen prep area; one pan with a white substance partially covered in plastic with part of the
product exposed with no label or date, on the bottom shelf of the prep table; one opened container of dry
instant mashed potatoes; one chemical spray bottle marked heavy duty degreaser on the shelf between the
exposed pan and the opened potato container; approximately 190 glass plates and bowls that were not
inverted or covered in a shelf in the kitchen; two opened bread packages with use-by dates of 5/26 and
6/02; five pans of food that had no identifying label in the reach-in refrigerator; and one large opened bag of
sugar with no opened date.
During an interview on 6/4/2024 at 6:45 AM, the DM confirmed that the observed products had no label or
date and identified the large clear container with dry powdery content as food thickener. The DM identified
the pan with a white substance that was partially exposed as flour. The DM stated that the chemical spray
bottle should not have been stored near any food products. The DM stated the glass plates and bowls
should have been stored inverted or covered and were not stored properly. The DM verified the bread
product was outdated and should have been discarded on the labeled dates of 5/26 and 6/02.
Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Thawing with no date read, Purpose: Foods are thawed
properly to prevent food borne illness. Procedure . 2. Thaw foods according to one of the following choices
as indicated . Submerged under running water.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105319
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sun Terrace Health Care Center
105 Trinity Lakes Dr
Sun City Center, FL 33573
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Food Storage Overview with no date read, Procedure . 5.
Chemicals must be clearly labeled, kept in original containers when possible, and kept in a locked area
away from food . 8. All stock is to be rotated . b. Food should be dated with date received as it is placed on
the shelves . Refrigerator Storage: 12. Leftover food is stored in covered containers or wrapped securely.
Each item is clearly labeled and dated before being refrigerated . 14. Refrigeration . e. Foods are to be
covered, labeled, and dated including month, day, and year . Freezer Storage: 15. Frozen Foods . c. All
foods should be covered, labeled, and dated including month, day, and year.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105319
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sun Terrace Health Care Center
105 Trinity Lakes Dr
Sun City Center, FL 33573
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0842
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in
accordance with accepted professional standards.
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure medical records were complete and
accurate for 1 of 3 reviewed residents with PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) line, Resident
#104.
Findings include:
Review of Resident #104's physician order dated 5/14/2024 read, Dressing change every week and PRN
[as needed]. RUA [Right Upper Arm] Measure length of line and circumference of arm upon
admission/insertion then weekly. To measure length start from hub of PICC line to insertion site on forearm,
to measure arm circumference measure at the insertion site around the forearm. Continue weekly until line
discontinued. Document the length of line & circumference of arm upon admission/insertion below. PICC
Line Length [blank] cm [centimeter]. Arm Circumference: [blank] cm, every day shift every 7 day(s) for IV
[Intravenous] maintenance, Report s/s [sign and symptom] of infections/infiltration/dislodgement to MD
[Medical Doctor]. Change dressing weekly and document measurement of line.
Review of Resident #104's Medication Administration Record (MAR) for May 2024 and June 2024 revealed
no documentation for PICC line length or arm circumference for 5/14/2024, 5/21/2024, 5/28/2024 and
6/4/2024.
During an interview on 6/5/2024 at 11:50 AM, the Director of Nursing stated, I've spoken with those nurses
and the measurements were done but not documented.
During an interview on 6/5/2024 at 12:00 PM, Staff C, Registered Nurse (RN), stated, I did the dressing
changes on 5/14, 5/28 and 6/4 and measured the length of the line and the circumference. I did not
document the measurements.
During an interview on 6/5/2024 at 12:20 PM, Staff B, RN, stated, I did the dressing change on 5/21/2024
and measured the length of the line and the circumference, but did not document the measurements.
During an interview on 6/5/2024 at 12:50 PM, the Director of Nursing stated, PICC lines are to be
measured for length and circumference of insertion site are to be measured and documented on the TAR
with weekly dressing changes.
Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Catheter Insertion and Care with the last review date of
2/22/2024 read, Documentation: 1. The following information should be recorded in the resident's medical
record . c. Any complications, interventions that were done.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105319
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sun Terrace Health Care Center
105 Trinity Lakes Dr
Sun City Center, FL 33573
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff used proper PPE
(Personal Protective Equipment) while providing high-contact care for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for
transmission-based precautions, Resident #341, and failed to ensure staff performed hand hygiene
between residents during meal tray delivery to help prevent the possible development and transmission of
communicable disease and infections.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of Resident #341's physician order dated 6/4/2024 showed that it read, Enhanced Barrier
Precautions for Dx [diagnosis] Wound every shift nurse to verify correct door signage and equipment
present.
During an observation on 6/5/2024 at 8:01 AM, Resident #341's door had a sign posted for Enhanced
Barrier Precaution (EBP) use. Staff D, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), wore gloves, but no gown,
opened Resident #341's shared bathroom door from inside the bathroom and pushed Resident #341 in her
wheelchair into the resident's room. After exiting Resident #341's bathroom with the resident, Staff D doffed
her gloves and threw them in the trashcan. Without performing hand hygiene or wearing a gown and gloves,
Staff D proceeded to wheel the resident to her bedside, helped her adjust positions in the wheelchair and
pulled the resident's bedside stand, containing the resident's breakfast tray, to the resident. Without
performing hand hygiene or wearing a gown and gloves, Staff D removed the covers from the breakfast
item containers and juice drinks and placed the resident's eating utensils on the plate containing the food
items. Staff D exited the resident's room, proceeded down the hallway and performed hand hygiene in the
dirty utility room sink.
Review of the Enhanced Barrier Precautions Sign by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention) visibly posted on Resident #341's room door showed that it read, STOP: Enhanced Barrier
Precautions. Everyone Must: Clean their hands, including before entering and when leaving a room.
Providers and Staff Must Also: Wear gloves and a gown for the following high-contact resident care
activities: Dressing, Bathing/Showering, Transferring, Changing Linens, Providing Hygiene, Changing briefs
or assisting with toileting, Device care or use: central line, urinary catheter, feeding tube, tracheostomy,
Wound care: any skin opening requiring a dressing.
During an observation from 8:01 AM through 8:17 AM, Staff D, CNA, returned from Resident #341's room
to the breakfast tray cart and grabbed the breakfast tray for Resident #119 and entered the resident's room.
Staff D placed the breakfast tray on the resident's bedside table, removed the food item and drink container
covers, opened, and placed the condiments in the resident's coffee cup for Resident #119 and placed the
resident's eating utensils onto the plate of food for the resident. Without performing hand hygiene, Staff D
proceeded to Resident #339's bed in the same room and touched Resident #339 on the right shoulder,
adjusted her top covers, and spoke to her before exiting the room. Without performing hand hygiene before
or after direct contact with Resident #339, Staff D then returned to the breakfast tray cart and grabbed the
breakfast tray for Resident #342. Staff D proceeded to Resident #342's room and assisted Resident #342
with setting up his tray, moved his food containers and drink containers to within reach of the resident,
adjusted his bed height with the remote and moved his bedside table in front of the resident in bed. Staff D
exited Resident #342's room without performing hand hygiene, proceeded to the breakfast tray cart,
grabbed the dining tray for Resident #339 and entered the resident's room and placed the tray on Resident
#339's bedside table. Staff D, without performing hand hygiene, donned a pair of gloves, adjusted Resident
#339's pillow, assisted
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105319
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sun Terrace Health Care Center
105 Trinity Lakes Dr
Sun City Center, FL 33573
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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
her with repositioning up in bed, elevated the head of the bed, adjusted the resident's covers, removed the
lids from the food and drink containers and assisted the resident with her utensils. Without doffing her
gloves, Staff D returned to Resident #119's bedside, picked up her tray cover off the floor and set it on
Resident #119's bed. Staff D then doffed her gloves in the trashcan and exited the room.
During an interview on 6/5/2024 at 8:18 AM, Staff D, CNA, stated, I didn't wash my hands before or after
resident care or between moving between residents while delivering their meals or helping with tray set up
and care. I should have sanitized my hands before and after each tray delivery before moving on to the next
resident. For the resident on Enhanced Barrier Precautions [Resident #341], I should have worn a gown
and gloves when I helped her in the bathroom. I only wore gloves. I did not wash my hands after I removed
the gloves. I should wear a gown and gloves as soon as I enter the room for a resident on EBP, especially
when helping them with toileting or personal care.
During an interview on 6/5/2024 at 8:35 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated, The staff should be
performing hand hygiene before and after care with each resident, including tray delivery between every
resident. The nursing staff should be wearing a gown and gloves when performing her [Resident #341]
peri-care and toileting.
Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Isolation- Precautions Overview; SNF & ALF with the last
review date of 2/22/2024 showed that it read, Purpose: To provide a system of isolation precautions to
prevent the transmission of infection. To prevent the transmission of infectious diseases. Procedure: 1. The
guidelines contain two tiers of precautions, Standard Precautions and Transmission Based Precautions
(Airborne, Enhanced Barrier, Droplet and Contact Precautions) . Enhanced Barrier Precautions- refer to an
infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms that
employs targeted gown and glove use during high contact resident activities. EBP are used in conjunction
with standard precautions and expand the use of PPE to donning of gown and gloves during high-contact
resident care activities that provide opportunities for transfer of MDROs [Multidrug Resistant
Microorganisms] to staff hands and clothing.
Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Infection Prevention- Hand Hygiene with the last review
date of 2/22/2024 showed that it read, Overview: The facility will follow the Center for Disease Control
(CDC) Guidelines for handwashing/hand hygiene. Handwashing/hand hygiene is the single most important
procedure for preventing nosocomial infections. The facility requires personnel to wash hands thoroughly to
remove dirt, organic material, and transient microorganisms. Handwashing is mandated between resident
contact in an effort to prevent the spread of infection. Hands must be washed after the following, including,
but not limited to . Contact with contaminated items or surfaces . Contact with resident . Removal of gloves.
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