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Inspection visit

Health inspection

AVIATA AT TALLAHASSEECMS #1054332 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

105433 01/14/2025 Aviata at Tallahassee 3101 Ginger Dr Tallahassee, FL 32308
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. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to maintain accurate and updated medical records for 1 out of 8 residents sampled. (Resident #2) The findings include: On [DATE], it was decided by the family that Resident #2's code status would be changed to Do Not Resuscitate (DNR). The family started the process and the facility assisted in getting the order signed by the doctor that same day. The Social Service Assistant brought back the completed to the facility at approximately 4:45 PM. On [DATE], Resident #2 was observed in bed without respirations and cold to the touch. Staff F, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and Staff G, a Registered Nurse (RN), confirmed the advance directive on the electronic medical record, and it stated Resident #2 was a Full Code. Per facilities policy, they had to double check the Advance Directives book, located at the nurse's station, but it was not there. Staff F and G started cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until paramedics pronounced the resident expired. On [DATE] at approximately 9:20 AM, during an interview with Regional Director of Clinical Services, she was asked what the expectation was regarding the location of the Advance Directives book. She stated the book should never leave the nurses' station. When asked who was responsible for updating the orders when the completed DNR was received, she stated nurses are the only ones that can change orders. On [DATE] at approximately 12:36 PM, an interview was held with Staff E, a LPN, who was the nurse the day Resident #2 had the change in advance directives. When asked how she found out about the DNR order, she stated the social services assistant came back and announced she had received it, and she had witnessed her adding it to the book. When asked if that was the appropriate process, she stated that, before it gets added to the book, a nurse must update the orders. When asked if she had received a request to update the orders, she said she had not. She also stated she would never change those orders until she could verify the form was correct and had all signatures. On [DATE] at approximately 1:09 PM, an interview was held with Staff H, the Social Services Assistant (SSA). When asked if she had handed one of the nurses the completed DNR form, she stated she had announced to Staff E that she had the form while walking by her. She then put the form in the advance directives book. When asked if Staff E saw the form and was able to read it, the SSA stated she did not think so. She was asked if she had requested that Staff E update the electronic record, she Page 1 of 3 105433 105433 01/14/2025 Aviata at Tallahassee 3101 Ginger Dr Tallahassee, FL 32308
F 0842 replied, no, but it was understood. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm The DNR was updated to the electronic medical record after Resident #2 had expired Residents Affected - Few 105433 Page 2 of 3 105433 01/14/2025 Aviata at Tallahassee 3101 Ginger Dr Tallahassee, FL 32308
F 0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain an adequately equipped call light system for the 100 hall of the building. Residents Affected - Some The findings include: During the initial tour of the facility, it was noted that all the residents in the 100 hall were observed with hand held bells located at the bedside of each resident. When asked about this, the Administrator stated that the call light system was not working and these bells were being used in lieu of the call lights for now. He stated the call light system had been broken in the 100 hall for a very long time. However, it was noted upon looking in the rooms that there was no system of calling staff located in each of the bedrooms' private bathrooms. Upon further discussion, the Administrator stated the parts for the call light system had recently arrived and the repairs to the system should occur soon. 105433 Page 3 of 3

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0842GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F842 - Resident-identifiable information

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0919GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F919 - Resident Call System

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

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What happened during the January 14, 2025 survey of AVIATA AT TALLAHASSEE?

This was a inspection survey of AVIATA AT TALLAHASSEE on January 14, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at AVIATA AT TALLAHASSEE on January 14, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with..."

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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