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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide splints for 1 of 3 residents reviewed
for range of motion (ROM), of a total sample of 36 residents, (#75).
Residents Affected - Few
Finding:
Resident #75 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of hemiplegia and hemiparesis following
an intracranial hemorrhage affecting his left non-dominant side, atrophy and type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Resdient #75 was able to express simple needs and answer questions appropriately.
On 4/27/25 at 12:30 PM, resident #75 was observed in bed, his left arm and hand were contracted. The
resident stated he had a stroke and was supposed to wear a splint everyday. He stated no one helped him
with the splint, and added, I can't put them on myself.
Review of the of the Occupational Therapist Discharge summary dated [DATE], noted resident #75 met the
goal of wearing a left upper extremity elbow extension splint and a resting hand splint. The discharge
instructions noted resident #75 would remain in the facility as a long term care resident with an updated
splinting program in place.
Review of the resident's current Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Care Plan noted, Apply left Elbow extension
for Contracture Management or Maintenance up to 6 hours or as tolerated. Not to be worn at the same time
with the left resting splint .
On 4/28/25 at 1:02 PM, and 4/29/25 at 12:59 PM, the resdient was observed in bed eating lunch. The
resident did not have the elbow extension or the resting hand splint on.
On 4/29/25 at 3:45 PM, resident #75 was observed lying in bed, his left arm was bent at the elbow and his
left hand was at his chest. The resident used his right hand to grasp his left hand, trying to move/extend the
left arm. He stated he was not able to straighten out his left arm. He said a Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA) used to put the splints on him, but she no longer worked at the facility. He pointed to the chest of
drawers at the end of his bed. He stated the splints were in the second drawer from the top. The resident
gave permission to open the drawer and both the elbow extension and resting hand splint were in the
drawer. The resident explained he had not worn the splints for the past 4 months. The 200 Wing Unit
Manager (UM) entered the resident's room and was informed resident #75 had not been seen wearing
splints for the past 3 days. The resident told her he wanted to wear the splints.
On 4/29/25 at 4:02 PM, the UM explained the nurses and the CNAs were responsible for placing the
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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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Previous Versions Obsolete
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Event ID:
105539
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
105539
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/30/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Healthcare and Rehab of Sanford
950 Mellonville Ave
Sanford, FL 32771
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 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
splints on the residents. She stated there was a task section in the Electronic Health Record that indicated
where staff would find the orders for the splints. The UM stated the nurses documented the splints were
placed on the resident on 4/27/25, 4/28/25 and 4/29/25 at 9:09 AM, 9:20 AM and 9:04 AM respectively. The
UM did not provide any other evidence that verified the resident had been wearing the splints.
On 4/29/25 at 4:30 PM, the Rehab Director and the Occupation Therapist indicated the therapy department
determined what type of splint the resident would need and how long it should be worn. They stated if the
splints were not worn as ordered, the contracture could worsen.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
105539
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