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Inspection visit

Inspection

RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #1054883 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0761 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the drugs and biologicals used in the facility were stored and labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles in 2 of 4 medication carts. Findings include: During an observation of 400 Hall Medication Cart on 1/30/2023 at 9:39 AM with Staff A, License Practical Nurse (LPN), there were one opened Refresh Liquigel Lubricant Eye Gel with no opened date, one opened bottle of Dorzolamide HCl Solution 2% not in the original packing with no opened date, one opened bottle of Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 0.2% with no opened date, and one opened bottle 0of Artificial Tears eye drops with no opened date and no resident identifier. During an interview on 1/30/2022 at 9:41 AM, Staff A, LPN, stated, Medication should be labeled with opened date and expiration date. Over the counter mediation should also be labeled with resident name. During an observation of 500 Hall Medication Cart on 1/30/2023 at 9:45 AM with Staff B, Registered Nurse (RN), there were one opened Novolog insulin pen with no opened or expiration date, one bottle of Dorzolamide HCI Ophthalmic Solution 2% with no opened date, one bottle of Latanoprost Solution 0.005% with no opened date, and one bottle of Ketorolac 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution with an opened date of 11/22/2022. During an interview on 1/30/2023 at 9:48 AM, Staff B, RN, stated, Medication should be dated with opened date and expiration date. I float. I do not have my own cart. If I would, medication would have dates. During an interview on 1/31/2023 at 12:41 PM, the Director of Nursing stated, My expectations are for medication to be dated and labeled. Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Medication Storage Information reads, Best Practice Guidelines . Date opened: All flushes, multi-dose vials, irrigation solution and IV fluids must be marked with date opened or first used . Pharmacy Labels: All prescription medications must have a pharmacy label attached. If the item is very small, the label may be affixed to a plastic bag or vial. 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 2 Event ID: 105488 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 105488 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/02/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Riverwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 808 S Colley Rd Starke, FL 32091 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 observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff followed the accepted infection control practice standards during administration of intravenous (IV) medication to prevent the possible development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: During an observation on 1/31/2023 at 9:01 AM, Staff C, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), proceeded to administer Vancomycin HCl (Hydrochloride) in NaCl (Sodium Chloride) Intravenous Solution 1-0.9% gram/250 milliliter to Resident #46. Staff C cleaned the needleless connector and flushed the PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) line with normal saline and placed the needleless connector back down on the resident's arm. Staff C removed the medication tubing and spiked the medication bag. Staff C primed the tubing and connected the tubing to the needleless connector without cleaning the needleless connector. The line had air occlusion. Staff C removed the tubing from the PICC line allowing needleless connector to come in contact with the resident and bed. Staff C primed the line once again and connected the medication tubing to the needleless connector without cleaning the connector. During an interview on 1/31/2023 at 9:12 AM, Staff C, LPN, stated that she should have sanitized the needleless connector after it came in contact with the resident before connecting the tubing to the connector. During an interview on 2/1/2023 at 2:35 PM, the Director of Nursing stated, If needleless connector comes in contact with a soiled area, it should be cleaned again. Review of the facility policy and procedure tilted, Standards and Guidelines: PICC IV Line approved on 1/20/2023 reads, Standards: It will be the standard of this facility to adhere to IV/PICC/ line administration guidelines as set forth by infection control, state and federal regulations. Licensed nurses shall provide care according to state and federal law. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105488 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

3 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.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0034GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 2, 2023 survey of RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER on February 2, 2023. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER on February 2, 2023?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional princip..."

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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