F 0623
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman,
before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the State Long Term Care Ombudsman in writing
when a transfer to the hospital occurred for 3 of 4 residents reviewed for hospitalizations, from a total
sample of 29 residents, (#52, #31, #55).
Findings:
1. Resident #52 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and then re-admitted on [DATE] from an acute care
hospital with diagnoses of traumatic subdural hemorrhage, urinary tract infection, and difficulty walking.
A review of the resident's most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) 5-day assessment, dated 2/20/23,
indicated her Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score was 5/15 which indicated severe cognitive
impairment.
Review of resident #52's medical record revealed she was transferred to the hospital on 3/1/23 due to
traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness post fall. The medical record did not show
any evidence of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman being notified of the transfer to the hospital.
2. Resident #31 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of coronary artery disease, type 2
diabetes, stroke and dementia.
A review of the MDS assessment for significant change dated 2/05/23 noted the resident was rarely or
never understood which indicated the resident had severe cognitive impairment.
Review of the record also revealed the resident was sent to the hospital from [DATE]-[DATE] for abnormal
labs. The record showed the resident's family and physician were notified of the transfer to the hospital but
there was no indication of notification to the State Long Care Ombudsman.
3. Resident #55 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and discharged to the hospital on 2/20/23 with
diagnoses of congestive heart failure and urinary tract infection.
A review of the MDS 5-day assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had a BIMS of 15 which
indicated the resident was cognitively intact.
Review of the physician orders noted an order to transfer the resident to the hospital via 911 to
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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105379
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/19/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Kissimmee Health and Rehabilitation Center
320 N Mitchell St
Kissimmee, FL 34741
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0623
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
evaluate and treat as indicated. The record documented the family was notified but there was no indication
the State Long Term Care Ombudsman was notified of the transfer.
On 4/19/23 at 2:26 PM, the Director of Social Services explained she used to send the State Long Term
Care Ombudsman a list of residents who were transferred to the hospital and residents that were
discharged . She said, I would fax it to their office. I am not doing that currently. She reported she had not
sent anything to the State Long Term Care Ombudsman regarding discharges or transfers since the
pandemic and was not aware if any other facility staff notified the Ombudsman.
On 4/19/23 at 2:43 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated she believed the former Business Office
Manager sent discharge and transfer information to the Long Term Care Ombudsman's office. She
indicated the current Business Office Manager would not have any knowledge concerning where the
information could be found. She did not explain who was responsible for sending the notifications to the
Ombudsman's office.
The policy for Transfer and Discharge(including AMA) implemented 1/22/21 and revised 1/06/23 read:
Generally, the notice must be provided at least 30 prior to a facility initiated transfer. Exceptions to the
30-day requirement apply when the transfer or discharge is effected because:
An immediate transfer is discharge is required by the resident's urgent medical needs;
In these exceptional cases, the notice must be provided to the resident, resident's representative if
appropriate and the LTC Ombudsman as soon as practicable before the transfer or discharge.
The facility will maintain evidence that the notice was sent to the Ombudsman.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105379
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/19/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Kissimmee Health and Rehabilitation Center
320 N Mitchell St
Kissimmee, FL 34741
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0726
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way
that maximizes each resident's well being.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure Licensed Practical Nurses
(LPNs) received the required training by the Florida Board of Nursing to perform intravenous (IV) therapy
for 1 of 2 LPNs, LPN A, reviewed for IV education and for 1 of 2 sampled residents reviewed with IV
midlines in a total sample of 27 residents (#22).
Findings:
On 4/16/23 at 1:20 PM, resident #22 was seen from the hallway in bed lying on a low air loss mattress with
an intravenous (IV) pump positioned by his bed. A contact isolation precaution sign was posted on his door
next to a bin of personal protective equipment (PPE) that hung over the top of the door.
Review of resident #22's physician orders and April 2023 Medication Administration Record (MAR) noted
he had an order for IV antibiotic, Merrem 1 gram to be given three times a day for 7 days for a pressure
ulcer infection, from 4/11/23-4/17/23 to be given at 6 AM, 2 PM, and 9 PM each day.
On 4/17/23 at 2:15 PM, LPN A/Unit Coordinator was observed outside resident #22's room. She donned
PPE bin and carried three 10 milliliter (ml) barreled syringes of normal saline (NS) and a luer lock cap in
her hands. LPN A explained she was going into the room to attempt to clear resident #22's midline IV that
was reportedly clogged. She said she would try to flush the line and the cap may need to be changed.
LPN A's personnel and training files were requested and reviewed. They revealed she was hired on
11/3/2020. There was not any documented evidence the LPN had received the required Florida Board of
Nursing's IV therapy education for LPNs. She had a single-state LPN license that was issued on 1/11/2010
with an expiration date of 7/31/23.
On 4/19/23 at 10:05 AM, LPN A/Unit Coordinator verbalized she was able to clear resident #22's midline IV
on the afternoon prior by replacing the IV cap and flushing the line. She explained the resident's midline IV
was a single lumen catheter and he was given his final IV antibiotic yesterday evening. She said she was a
LPN for about 18 years. LPN A indicated she had worked at this facility for about two years and no one had
ever told her about the state's IV education requirements for LPNs. She stated, I guess I should have read
the professional nursing standards of care for Florida.
On 4/19/23 at 12:41 PM, the Assistant Director of Nursing/Education Development Coordinator
acknowledged LPN A had not received the required State of Florida IV training for LPNs. At 2:31 PM, the
Director of Nursing verbalized they had missed it.
Review of Florida Administrative Code for the Department of Health and Board of Nursing revealed that
Chapter 64B9-12, Administration of Intravenous Therapy By Licensed Practical Nurses, included the
following: Competency and Knowledge Requirements Necessary to Qualify the LPN to Administer IC
Therapy . The Board recognizes that through appropriate education and training, a Licensed Practical
Nurse is capable of performing intravenous therapy via central lines under the direction of a registered
professional nurse as defined in subsection 64B9-12.02(2), F. A. C. Appropriate education and training
requires a minimum of four (4) hours of instruction. The requisite for four hours of instruction may be
included as part of the thirty (30) hours required for intravenous therapy education
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105379
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/19/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Kissimmee Health and Rehabilitation Center
320 N Mitchell St
Kissimmee, FL 34741
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 0726
specified in subsection (4), of this rule.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105379
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/19/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Kissimmee Health and Rehabilitation Center
320 N Mitchell St
Kissimmee, FL 34741
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 0883
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide proof of consent, refusal, or medical
contraindication for pneumococcal vaccine for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for immunizations, (#26).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
Resident #26, an [AGE] year-old female was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of
Alzheimer's disease, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, and history of falls.
Review of resident #26's medical record revealed no documentation of consents, refusal, or medical
contraindication for pneumococcal vaccine.
Interview with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) on 4/19/23 at 1:56 PM, revealed she was unable to
provide a record of documentation of consent/refusal/contraindication for administration of the
pneumococcal vaccine for resident #26. The ADON acknowledged they could not find documentation to
show if the resident had previously received the vaccination, refused it or if the vaccination was offered. The
ADON said the admission nurse was responsible for obtaining consent from the resident or representative
on admission and enter the order for vaccination in the electronic medical record. The ADON explained new
admissions were reviewed in the morning meetings to ensure nothing was missed and resident #26, just
slipped through the cracks.
Review of the facility's Policy and Procedure for Pneumococcal Vaccine revised 1/31/22 read, It is our policy
to offer our residents, staff, and volunteer workers immunization .Each resident will be assessed for
pneumococcal immunization upon admission .Each resident will be offered a pneumococcal immunization
.A pneumococcal vaccination is recommended for all adults 65 years' and older
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