F 0577
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observations, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that the results of the most
recent state or federal surveys were readily accessible to residents, or visitors where those wishing to
examine the survey results do not have to ask to see them.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
Observations on the first day of the survey on 1/26/20 at 9:38 AM of the facility lobby revealed a sign
posted behind a glass panel that indicated that The facility maintains items required to be publicly posted in
a binder located in the front lobby.
Inspection of the front lobby revealed that there was no binder containing survey results that was visible or
accessible to residents or visitors. It was noted that there were several binders located behind the reception
desk stored with the spine of each binder visible to only those who are behind the desk. It was noted that
there was one binder that had a blank spine. This binder was removed from where it was stored for a closer
inspection. Inspection of this binder revealed that the front cover indicated publicly posted information. Upon
review of the contents of this binder it was noted that the contents included recent state and federal survey
results. This binder could not be seen or reached by visitors or residents.
Interview on 1/28/20 at 11:02 AM with a group of alert and oriented residents revealed that the group
reported that they were not aware of the location of the survey results, so that they could access them
without asking.
Interview on 1/28/20 at 12:24 PM with the Nursing Home Administrator revealed that the survey results are
at the front desk, and that it is kept behind the reception desk, and if someone wanted to see them they
would need to ask the receptionist for them.
Review of the facility policy tilted Examination of Survey Results with a revised date of April 2017 revealed
that 3. Survey reports, certifications, complaint investigations and plans of correction for the preceding three
years are available for any individual to review upon request.
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
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pinellas Park FL Opco, LLC
8701 49th St N
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that needed services related to
communication were provided for 1 of 50 (#12) sampled residents.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
Observations of Resident #12 on 1/26/20 at 10:14 AM revealed that the resident was sitting up in his bed
with a trapeze overhead, and the TV on. The resident started to communicate by gestures and motioned for
this surveyor to pass him a dry erase board and dry erase marker, which was located on the bedside table
which was out of the reach of the resident.
Review of the resident medical record revealed that this resident had diagnoses that included Aphasia.
Observations on 1/28/20 at 8:15 AM of Resident #12 revealed him lying in bed watching TV. The resident
tried to communicate to this surveyor with gestures, but could not be understood. This surveyor questioned
the resident as to where his dry erase pen and board were; the resident pointed to the radiator. This
surveyor assisted the resident by giving him the dry erase board which was on the radiator and out of the
reach of the resident, but was unable to locate the dry erase pen. (Photographic evidence obtained)
Observations on 1/28/20 at 8:36 AM of Staff A, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), revealed that she was
communicating with the resident and found the residents dry erase pen under his bed. She reported that
the residents basic means of communication is his dry erase board, she confirmed that the dry erase board
should be in his reach, but for some reason she always found it out of his reach. At this time the resident
with gestures and writing indicated that the fat girl always leaves it out of his reach.
Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] revealed that this resident had unclear speech, is
usually understood and usually understands others
Review of the care plan with a revision date of 7/22/19 that the resident has an alteration in communication
ability r/t (related to): (hx of CVA, history of cerebrovascular accident) AEB (as evidenced by): has absence
of speech, dx(diagnosis)of aphasia, writes for communication, uses gestures (pointing, nodding head).
Interventions include Utilize communication board as needed.
Interview on 1/28/20 at 12:12 PM with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed that the resident
communicates using the communication board. She reported that the communication board should be with
the resident, and not out of reach.
A request was made for a facility policy related to communication, which was not provided.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pinellas Park FL Opco, LLC
8701 49th St N
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
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F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate
catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that for each resident who
has a an indwelling urinary catheter in place that there is appropriate justification for the use of the
indwelling catheter for 1 of 50 (#168) sampled residents.
Findings included:
Observations of Resident #168 on 1/28/20 at 9:09 AM revealed that the resident had an indwelling urinary
catheter in place.
Review of the residents current physician orders revealed that on 1/14/20 the reason for the catheter was
Urinary retention.
Review of the hospital urology progress note dated 1/9/20 identified the resident with a diagnosis of urinary
retention.
Review of the 3008 transfer form dated 1/9/20 indicated that an area was checked off indicating urinary
retention due to: ________(this area was left blank).
Interview on 1/29/20 at 10:38 AM with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed that she was not that familiar
with Resident #168 and would need to research why the resident had a catheter.
Interview on 1/29/20 at 1:47 PM with the DON revealed that the resident's diagnosis for the catheter is
urinary retention. She was unable to verbalize or present any information that would indicate the cause of
the urinary retention. She reported that there should have been a clarification.
Interview on 1/29/20 at 2:49 PM with the DON revealed that she contacted the physician and received a
clarification and that the reason for the catheter is to aide in wound healing. She provided a new physician
order and an updated care plan.
Review of the facility policy titled Urinary Continence and Incontinence-Assessment and Management with
a revised date of October 2010 revealed the following:
4. Indwelling urinary catheters will be used sparingly, for appropriate indications only.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pinellas Park FL Opco, LLC
8701 49th St N
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0698
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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 care consistent with professional standards of
practice for one (25#) of one dialysis residents reviewed of 5 total dialysis residents in the facility.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
An observation of Resident #25 on 01/27/20 at 12:15 p.m. revealed the resident was being assisted with
her lunch meal.
A review of Resident #25's clinical record admission Record showed an admission of 4/19/18, with
diagnoses that included End Stage Renal Disease. The Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment,
dated 10/30/19, coded resident as receiving dialysis in Section O. The Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE],
Section C, showed a Brief Interview Mental Status score of 13 (cognitively intact).
A clinical record review of resident's re-admission Physician's Orders revealed resident to dialysis center
every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (1/27/2020). Palpate the access site to feel the Thrill or use stethoscope
to hear the Whoosh or Bruit of blood flow through the access site post dialysis Tues., Thurs., Sat
(1/27/2020). Check dialysis site access site for signs of infection (warmth, redness, tenderness or edema)
when performing routine care at regular intervals every shift site to upper left arm (1/27/2020). Do not use
the access site (LEFT) arm to take blood pressure, blood samples, administer IV fluids, or give injections
(1/27/2020). Dialysis access site: L arm Type of access: fistula (1/27/2020).
A review of Resident #25's Care Plan, dated 1/13/2020 and updated on 1/23/2020, revealed a Nursing
focus of Resident has potential for complications r/t (related to) hemodialysis for treatment of ESRD (End
Stage Renal Disease). Shunt site: left arm. Receives dialysis on Tues/Thurs/Sat. at the contracted dialysis
center (1/23/2020). The interventions included: Complete dialysis communicate tool on dialysis days and
review upon return from dialysis (11/4/2019). Adjust medication schedule as required to accommodate for
dialysis treatment (11/4/19). Vital signs as ordered and as needed. do NOT obtain BP reading from shunted
arm (11/4/19). Labs as ordered- do NOT obtain blood draws from shunt site. Obtain lab values from dialysis
center as needed; report results to physician as indicated (11/4/19). Monitor for bruit and thrill at shunt site
(11/4/19). Observe for shunt site for changes in skin integrity and for s/sx of infection; notify physician if
noted (11/4/19). Observe for s/sx (signs and symptoms) of complications such as bleeding, fluid volume
overload, dehydration, hemorrhage, infection, notify physician if noted (11/4/19).
A review of the Dialysis Services Agreement, dated January 2,2018, revealed terms of service, dialysis
center obligations, care facility obligations, payment for services, insurance, Indemnification, termination of
agreement, access to books and records, and miscellaneous provisions including compliance.
A review of the Dialysis Communication Form, dated 1/16/2020: Document from the dialysis center
showed, ***Please remember to remove bandages; will damage fistula when left on.
A review of the Dialysis Communication form, dated 1/18/20 from the dialysis center, showed Needs
hygiene - malodorous. Please remove bandages! CANNOT stay on more than 24 hours.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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01/29/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pinellas Park FL Opco, LLC
8701 49th St N
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
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F 0698
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
A review of the Dialysis Communication form, dated 1/21/2020 from the dialysis center, revealed Pt came in
with bandage and sutures despite directions taken with pt. after last TX (treatment). Pt. also smells like she
has not been bathed.
A review of communication sheet from Dialysis form dated, 1/28/2010, revealed Pt access must have
bandages removed after 24 hours!!! Called facility and spoke with (Staff member).
A review of the Medication Administration Record/Treatment Administration Record for January 2020
revealed, Check dialysis access site for signs of infection when routine care at regular intervals every shift
site to left upper arm every shift. Ordered 1/13/20 and d/c (discontinued) 1/27/20. There were no orders to
remove the pressure bandage 24 hours after dialysis treatment.
An interview was conducted on 01/29/20 at 08:43 a.m. with Staff member G., RN, Unit Manager. She has
been at the facility over a year. She stated her staff nurse is responsible for checking the communication
form. When Resident #25 comes back from the dialysis, the bandage is to be removed within 24 hours and
the staff nurse should be changing the bandage as requested by the dialysis center. The Unit Manager
stated, on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, the bandages will be scheduled to be removed. The Unit
Manager submitted an order on 1/28/2019. She stated after she received several requests from the center
to make sure resident's bandage was changed, Staff member G made an order to administer the treatment.
On 01/29/20 at 02:45 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON), RN. She stated,
the expectation is to follow the instructions of the dialysis center and if they (the facility nursing staff) have a
question they can call the dialysis center for clarification. The DON revealed the Unit Manager (Staff
Member G) added the order to remove the bandage on 1/28/20 for nursing staff to comply.
On 01/29/20 at 06:56 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Assistant Director of Nursing. She stated
and verified the nurses are supposed to check the dressings and check the dialysis center communication
book on the day after the treatment. She stated, the pressure bandage should be removed the following
day after dialysis.
On 01/29/20 at 06:59 p.m., an interview was conducted with Staff member O, LPN. She stated when the
resident returns from dialysis, she checks the vitals, gets resident a snack and asks Certified Nursing
Assistant to check for personal care. Staff member O stated she completes the communication form upon
resident's return.
A review of the Policy and Procedure on End Stage Renal Disease, Care of a Resident, revised October
2010, revealed the Policy Statement: Resident with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) will be cared for
according to currently recognized standards of care. The Policy Interpretation and Implementation revealed
at 1. Staff caring for residents with ESRD, including resident receiving dialysis care outside of the facility,
shall be trained in the care and special needs of these residents. 2. Education and training of staff includes,
specifically: g. The care of grafts and fistulas. Under Documentation the policy revealed, The general
medical nurse should document in the resident's medical record every shift as follows: 4. Any part of report
from dialysis nurse post-dialysis being given. 5. Observations post- dialysis.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pinellas Park FL Opco, LLC
8701 49th St N
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
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F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, record review, and interviews the facility failed to accurately account for controlled substances
and dispose of controlled substances in a timely manner after the discontinuation of the medication or the
discharge of the resident in one (300-1) out of three medication carts reviewed for medication storage and
labeling.
Findings included:
An observation of the medication cart #1 on the 300-hall was conducted, on 1/29/20 at 3:01 p.m., with Staff
Member C, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Staff Member C stated the outgoing/oncoming nurses count
the medication cards and the tablets/capsules with each other before and after each shift. The observation
revealed a blister-pack card with contained Tramadol 50 milligram (mg) tablets. The Controlled Drug
Disposition for the medication indicated 20 tablets were on hand and a tablet was last administered on
1/28/20. A count of the medication inside the blister-packs indicated 19 tablets. Staff Member C confirmed
the count of 19 tablets. The staff member stated she was told in report that Staff Member D, LPN, had
administered a tablet at 9:50 a.m. on 1/29/20. Staff Member D arrived to the cart and verified the package
contained 19 tablets and one was given at 9:50 a.m. which was not documented.
During the observation of the medication cart controlled substance drawer revealed several blister packs of
medications and an envelope containing one patch of Fentanyl separated from other controlled
medications. Staff Member C indicated the medications were either discontinued or the resident had been
discharged .
The blister packs contained the following medications:
- Twenty-four Tramadol 50mg tablets. The last administration date was 12/24/19. The instructions indicated
2 tablets by mouth every 8 hours as needed pain.
- One 50 microgram/hour (mcg) Fentanyl patch. The Controlled Drug Disposition indicated the medication
had been discontinued. The last administration date was 12/29/19. The return-not anticipated Minimum
Data Set, dated [DATE], indicated the resident was discharged on 12/31/19. Staff Member C confirmed the
resident had been discharged .
- Twenty-three tablets of Hydrocodone - Acetaminophen (APAP) 5/325 mg tablets. The last day of
administration was 12/30/19. Per the return-not anticipated Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], indicated the
resident was discharged on 12/31/19. Staff Member C confirmed the resident had been discharged .
- Twenty-nine tablets of Tramadol 50 mg tablets. The Controlled Drug Disposition indicated the medication
was last administered on 5/13/19.
On 1/29/20 at 4:18 p.m., the Director of Nursing stated her expectation was for narcotics to be verified and
counted every shift; before and after. When asked how often narcotics are destroyed, the Director stated
usually 2-3 times a week. The Director stated she was only one person and would expect staff to notify her
or flag her down if controlled substances needed to be destroyed.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/29/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pinellas Park FL Opco, LLC
8701 49th St N
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
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F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
The policy titled, Controlled Substances, dated 2001 and revised December 2012, indicated the facility
shall comply with all laws, regulations, and other requirements to handling, storage, disposal, and
documentation of schedule II and other controlled substances. The policy interpretation and implementation
revealed nursing staff must count controlled medications at the end of each shift, the nurse coming on duty
and the nurse going off duty must make the count together, and document and report any discrepancies to
the Director of Nursing Services.
The policy titled, Discarding and Destroying Medications, dated 2001 and revised October 2014, indicated
medications will be disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations governing
management of non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, hazardous waste, and controlled substances. The policy
identified destruction of a controlled substance must tender it non-retrievable, meaning the process
permanently alters the physical or chemical properties of the substance so that it is no longer available or
usable, and cannot be illegally diverted.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pinellas Park FL Opco, LLC
8701 49th St N
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0760
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure one (#61) out of six residents
sampled for use of unnecessary medications was free of significant medication error in regards to the
resident not receiving an anticoagulant according to physician orders.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
Resident #61 was admitted on [DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE]. The admission Record included
diagnoses of presence of cardiac pacemaker, unspecified atrial fibrillation, and unspecified peripheral
vascular disease.
An observation of Resident #61, on 1/26/20 at 12:49 p.m., revealed a resident sitting in a wheelchair next to
his bed. During the observation, Resident #61 stated his blood glucose had crashed today and the nurse
had to give him orange juice. On 1/28/20 at 9:45 a.m., the resident was observed sitting in the lobby with
other residents awaiting a Resident Council meeting, and on 1/29/20 at 10:28 a.m., Resident #61 was
observed propelling self in a wheelchair from the lobby area towards the elevator.
A review of Resident #61's January Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed the resident
received Coumadin 7.5 milligrams (mg) at bedtime from 1/1 to 1/6/20. The MAR indicated Resident #61
was hospitalized on [DATE] prior to the administration. The acute facility's discharge medication indicated
the Resident was to receive Warfarin (Coumadin) 7.5 mg daily. The MAR indicated Resident #61 received
7.5 mg at bedtime on 1/11 - 1/13/20.
A sheet of telephone orders indicated the last order written was, on 1/13/20, regarding the resident's
Wellbutrin and did not address the resident's dosage of Coumadin.
The review of PT/Prothrombin time and International Normalized Ratio (INR) results indicated the following:
- 1/14/20: PT/INR - 23.3/1.95. A notation indicated an order to increase Coumadin 10 mg for 2 days then 8
mg daily, and to discontinue (d/c) previous order. The notation was undated and unsigned by the person
giving or taking the order.
- 1/21/20: PT/INR - 29.5/2.45. A notation on the results sheet indicated no new orders at this time (NNO @
this time).
- 1/28/20: PT/INR - 71.10/5.81. The notation on the results sheet instructed staff to hold x 3 days and
recheck.
The MAR indicated Resident #61 did not receive Coumadin on 1/14/20 and received Coumadin 10 mg on
1/15 - 1/16/20. The MAR revealed an order for Coumadin 4 mg - 2 tablets (8 mg) one time a day, the daily
administration was x'd out and did not reveal the resident received 8 mg of Coumadin during the month of
January. Per the MAR, Resident #61 did not receive Coumadin on 1/17/20. The Attending physician note,
dated 1/17/29, instructed staff to continue Warfarin Sodium (Coumadin) 5 mg orally once a day for
paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and the hospital and current medication lists were reconciled. The MAR
revealed Resident #61 was administered 5 mg of Coumadin on 1/18-1/19/20 and 1/25-1/26/20
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105422
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/29/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pinellas Park FL Opco, LLC
8701 49th St N
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0760
per an order for Coumadin 5 mg on Saturday and Sunday. Resident #61 received 7.5 mg on 1/20-1/24 and
1/27/20 per a physician order.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
The progress notes for Resident #61 indicated the following:
Residents Affected - Few
- 1/14/20: Coumadin increased to 10 mg x 2 days then 8 mg daily.
- 1/21/20: PT/INR received and nno orders at this time
- 1/28/20: received PT/INR results and physician notified with new orders to hold (Coumadin) for 3 days and
recheck.
The progress notes did not reveal any other documentation of a change of Resident #61's Coumadin
dosage.
During an interview, on 1/29/20 at 4:37 p.m., Staff Member A, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), confirmed
she was Resident #61's usual nurse. Staff Member A stated she does not always write a telephone order,
sometimes the physician gives a verbal order directly, but does make a note in the computer regarding the
order. The staff member confirmed she wrote the order on 1/14/20 for increasing the Coumadin to 10 mg
and stated she spoke with the Nurse Practitioner (NP) on 1/21/20 regarding the resident's PT/INR results
and did not receive an order to change the dosage. Staff Member A confirmed she had spoken with the NP
on 1/28/20 and received the order to hold the residents Coumadin for 3 days. A review of Resident #61's
orders with the LPN was conducted, she confirmed the resident had received 7.5 mg of Coumadin on
Monday - Friday and 5 mg on Saturday and Sunday. She stated a new order was received to increase the
Coumadin to 10 mg for 2 days then to decrease the dosage to 8 mg daily. When asked where the order for
5 mg had come from and why the 8 mg of Coumadin was discontinued on the same day it was to be
started, she stated she did not know. The LPN stated the documentation could be off if a nurse was using
the same computer as she used to review, as the date on the screen was 1/30/19 at 5:11 p.m. The staff
member verified there was no telephone order written to decrease Coumadin to 7.5 and 5 mg. She stated,
I'm sorry I just don't know where it came from.
Resident #61's care plan indicated the resident was at risk for abnormal bleeding and increased bruising
related to (r/t) use of anticoagulant/aspirin (ASA) for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (a-fib). The
interventions instructed nursing staff to obtain labs/diagnostics as ordered, report results to physician, and
follow up as needed.
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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
105422
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/29/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pinellas Park FL Opco, LLC
8701 49th St N
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
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 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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 facility record review, the facility failed to properly store and label food
items in the kitchen refrigerator, and failed to appropriately maintain the freezer compartments for two of
two refrigerators in the 2nd and 3rd floor nursing unit nourishment rooms.
Findings included:
At 9:52 a.m., an observation in the dry storage area revealed (3) spaghetti pastas wrapped in plastic wrap
with no date. Photographic evidence obtained. Dented cans were stored on the second shelf from bottom
with no sign indicated dented cans. The Kitchen manager stated the sign fell off.
During the initial tour on 01/26/20 at 10:03 a.m., an observation of the Walk in Cooler, there were (2) plastic
wrapped portions of bologna had no date. Photographic evidence obtained. Further review of the
walk-in-cooler revealed a lunch bag for a dialysis resident dated 1/16/2020. Photographic evidence
obtained. The Kitchen Manager stated the resident is no longer in the building. The Kitchen Manager
discarded the dialysis lunch bag.
At 10: 21 a.m., a tour of the Freezer revealed a bag of frozen potatoes opened with no date. Photographic
evidence obtained.
A second tour of the kitchen was conducted on 01/28/20 at 01:29 p.m. with the Certified Dietary Manager
(CDM) and Kitchen Manager.
At 2:08 p.m., an observation of the 2nd floor Nourishment Room revealed there was no thermometer in the
refrigerator/freezer. The CDM stated she took it out earlier so the kitchen could calibrate it. The freezer was
observed with built-up ice on the sides and bottom of freezer compartment. Photographic evidence
obtained. The Kitchen Manager verified and stated, Dietary is responsible for making sure the refrigerators
and freezers are cleaned and defrosted. The maintenance department works together to keep it clean.
At 2:12 p.m., an observation of the 3rd floor Nourishment Room revealed the refrigerator/freezer displayed
built up ice in the freezer compartment. Photographic evidence obtained.
01/28/20 01:29 PM - A second tour of the kitchen was conducted with the CDM and Dietary Manager.
During the tour, an interview was conducted with staff member J, Cook. She was observed cooking
sausage and potatoes for the dinner meal on the grill. She stated if she is putting away food during prep,
you are to wrap up the product and write the open date and label the item.
On 1/28/20 at 2:25 p.m., an interview was conducted with staff member K, Dietary Aide, employed 1 year.
She stated her job is to set-up tray line, check trays, prepare desserts and snacks. Staff member K revealed
if making a sandwich, it is wrapped and dated.
An interview was conducted with the Administrator on 01/29/20 at 05:31 p.m. He verified and stated it is the
responsibility of the kitchen to maintain the cleanliness of the nourishment room refrigerators by defrosting
the freezers. He stated the housekeeping department cleans the floors, dietary cleans the inside and the
maintenance department helps to remove the refrigerators for thorough cleaning.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
105422
If continuation sheet
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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
105422
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/29/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pinellas Park FL Opco, LLC
8701 49th St N
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
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 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
A review of the Policy and for Food Receiving and Storage, no date of creation, revealed, Foods shall be
received and stored in a manner that complies with safe food handling practices. The Interpretation and
Implementation revealed, #6. Dry foods that are that are stored in bins will be removed from original
packaging, labeled and dated (use by date). #7. All foods stored in the refrigerator or freezer will be
covered, labeled, and dated (use by date). #13 c. revealed, Food items and snacks kept on the nursing unit
must be maintained: Refrigerators must have working thermometers and be monitored for temperature
according to state-specific guidelines. #15. revealed, Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar
substances will be stored in separate storage areas from the food storage.
A review of the facility policy and procedure on Cleaning Guidelines for Refrigerators, no date of creation,
revealed, #1. Remove all food from the refrigerator. Sort out and throw away all that is not usable.
The facility did not submit a policy and procedure for cleaning guidelines for freezers.
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
105422
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/29/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pinellas Park FL Opco, LLC
8701 49th St N
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
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
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observations, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that staff followed
appropriate infection control procedures related to handwashing after providing personal care.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
Observations on 1/27/20 at 7:53 AM of Staff B, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) revealed this staff person
was walking down the hall on the third floor using 2 fingers to hold a glove which was holding and carrying
a clear garbage bag that contained soiled items. The CNA was observed to open the door of the soiled
utility room throw the soiled bag in, while holding the door open with his left foot. A resident was noted to
engage the CNA in a conversation related to his need for coffee, at this time the CNA then approached the
resident to confirm how he wanted his coffee. When the conversation was done the CNA walked down the
hallway and went to the nutrition room located by the nurses station on the 3rd floor, opened the door and
walk in and proceeded to make a cup of coffee. While in the nutrition room another staff person entered and
asked the CNA to make a second cup of coffee for another resident. The CNA was observed to make both
cups of coffee and take them out to the nurses station where both residents were waiting and proceeded to
hand the cups of coffee to the residents. At 8:00 AM this surveyor intervened and asked the CNA to make
fresh coffee for the 2 residents.
Interview with Staff B, CNA on 1/27/20 at 8:01 AM confirmed that he did not wash his hands after handling
soiled items and before making the coffee for residents. He reported that he was distracted by a resident.
He reported that he knows that he is supposed to wash his hands before and after resident care.
Interview on 1/29/20 at 4:52 PM with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed that she was made aware of
the incident and that the staff person reported that he did wash his hands. She reported that all staff have
been trained in universal precautions and to wash hands in between each resident.
Review of the facility policy titled Handwashing/Hand Hygiene, with a revised date of August 2015 revealed
the following:
7. Use an alcohol-based hand rub containing at least 62% alchol; or, alternatively, soap (antimicrobial or
non-antimicrobial) and water for the following situations:
b. Before and after direct contact with residents;
p. Before and after assisting a resident with meals;
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Event ID:
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