F 0585
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must
establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to make prompt efforts to resolve grievances for
one (Resident #2) of three sampled residents.
Findings included:
A review of the admission Record showed Resident #2 was initially admitted into the facility on [DATE] with
a primary diagnosis of unspecified dementia, unspecified severity without behavioral disturbance, psychotic
disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety.
A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Section C, Cognitive Patterns dated 07/09/23, showed a Brief
Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15 which indicated intact cognition. Section G,
Functional Status, showed Resident #2 needed extensive assistance with one-person physical assist for
bed mobility, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. He needed limited assistance with one-person
physical assist for transfer and locomotion on and off the unit. Resident #2 was independent with walking in
the room and eating. Section P, Restraints and Alarms. showed the resident did not use bed rails.
A review of the Order Summary Report with active orders as of 08/01/23 did not reveal an order for bed
rails or grab rails.
A review of the discontinued orders revealed the following:
Bed rails to be applied for resident safety and comfort (06/13/23-06/13/23) and
Continue grab rails for patient safety and for fall prevention, medically necessity documented in chart
(06/02/23-07/08/23).
A review of the Progress Notes revealed the following:
05/29/23 (Social Services Note)- The resident informed the Social Services Director (SSD) that shoes he
received from an outside provider do not fit. The resident has not made any attempts himself to resolve, nor
does he have any family to assist. The SSD with permission of resident took shoes in possession and will
attempt to follow up with provider. SSD to report outcome as appropriate.
05/31/23 (Social Services Note)- The SSD met with the resident to discuss/ follow up on new regulation as
it pertains to removing side rails. Resident #2 expressed his displeasure as the side rails
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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
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palm Garden of Largo
10500 Starkey Rd
Largo, FL 33777
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F 0585
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
allow for independence and assist with bed mobility. The SSD discussed possible alternatives to be
pursued in place of. The SSD will monitor and assist.
05/31/23 (Social Services Note)- Regarding side rails resident further stated not only do they assist him
with bed mobility due to Parkinson's and Arthritis, but they also give him a sense of security. Resident #2
had multiple falls in the past and stated I do not want to fall anymore.
A review of the progress notes showed Resident #2 had a fall on 02/22/23.
A mental health services note dated 06/29/23 showed Resident #2 was upset regarding not having bed
rails on his bed, as this is a new regulation in place at this facility.
A review of the Grievance/Complaint Log for May and June 2023 revealed no grievances related to
Resident #2's shoes and bed rails.
On 08/14/23 at 11:13 a.m., Resident #2 was observed in bed. Bed rails were not observed on the bed. He
stated he had bed rails and staff removed them. He stated his shoes were too tight and had no other shoes.
The shoes were observed sitting in the chair next to the bed.
On 08/15/23 at 10:56 a.m., the Interim Risk Manager stated the bed rail issue was relatively new. If a
resident needed bed rails, then the resident was evaluated and they [the facility] go from there. No concern
was voiced to her related to his shoes. She said this could certainly be addressed if they [facility staff] were
aware of the concern.
On 08/15/23 at 11:36 a.m., the SSD said a former SSD who was responsible for the long-term care
residents wrote the progress notes related to the shoes and the bed rails. The SSD said the former SSD
never mentioned anything to her about bed rails or Resident #2's shoes being too small. The SSD stated
she did not know if there was a follow up to the bed rail concern. They removed bed rails across the board
per the statute. Bed rails were being looked at on a case-by-case basis based on the resident's
functionality. Resident #2 only mentioned to her that he had missing shoes, but not that the shoes were too
little. The SSD stated the former SSD should have contacted the provider to get the resident refitted for the
shoes. The Podiatrist came in quite often. The expectation was to follow up.
On 08/15/23 at 1:34 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) said the doctor did not assess Resident #2 for bed
rails. He put the order in for fall prevention and safety. She explained the federal regulation to the doctor and
that the resident could only use bed rails as an enabling device. The DON said they needed to try the scoop
mattress or trapeze, but they did not want to do that at that point.
On 08/15/23 at 1:11 p.m., the administrator reported the doctor wrote the order for the bed rails because
Resident #2 needed the rails for patient safety and falls. That was not a valid reason to have bed rails. If
there was a real safety concern, then he could have the bed rails. When the doctor put in the order for that
reason, he did not have a fall. Patient safety and security was not a reason for the bed rails. The
administrator stated she was not aware of the resident having shoes that did not fit.
The policy provided by the facility Administrators/Staff Development- Grievance revised May 2016 revealed
the following:
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B. Wing
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palm Garden of Largo
10500 Starkey Rd
Largo, FL 33777
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F 0585
Policy
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
The facility will promptly and responsibly investigate these grievances to initiate timely resolution and
determine if the facility has areas that need correction to achieve our desire of providing quality care and a
safe environment.
Residents Affected - Few
Procedure
4. The Social Services Director shall handle the grievances for the facility, enlisting assistance from the
appropriate Department Managers, as needed.
5. The Social Services Director will make every attempt to resolve the grievance in a timely manner and will
keep the resident and/or their representative aware of the progress towards resolution.
6. The Social Service Director will keep a summary log of all grievances, which will be brought to the
monthly QAPI meeting for review and further action, if necessary. The log will be signed by the Medical
Director.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105574
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/15/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palm Garden of Largo
10500 Starkey Rd
Largo, FL 33777
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interviews and record review the facility failed to report timely misappropriation of resident property related
to a pack of narcotic pills for one (Resident #6) out of 2 reportable events reviewed.
Findings include:
Resident #6 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE] and initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her
medical diagnoses included but were limited to chronic pain syndrome, specific disorders of bone density
and structure, intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast, polyneuropathy, and cognitive communication
deficit.
An interview was conducted with Resident #6 on 8/15/23 at 1:50 p.m. She was observed in her wheelchair
writing on a piece of paper at a desk in her room. She stated she had her Percocets [pain medication] go
missing one time, but the facility did well with that. They got me more medications and I got my dose that
night. They gave me Ibuprofen instead and that was fine. The resident appeared to be comfortable during
the interview without any complaints or grimacing of pain and she indicated she currently received her
medications without concerns.
Review of Resident #6's physician orders showed an order dated to start on 5/3/23, without an end date for
Percocet oral tablet 5-325mg (Oxycodone w/acetaminophen) give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for
pain. Further physician order review showed an order which started on 1/19/2023 for Motrin IB (ibuprofen)
oral tablet 200mg give 2 tablets by mouth every 8 hours as needed for pain.
Review of Resident #6's June medication administration record (MAR) showed, on 6/28/23, her morning
dose was signed off as 9 indicating other/see nurse notes Further review of Resident #6's MAR showed her
next dose of Percocet scheduled to be given at bedtime was administered as ordered for a pain level of 5
out of 10. Further review showed the resident received her ordered 2 tablets of Motrin IB on 6/28/23 at
12:56 p.m. for a pain level of 3 out of 10.
Review of Resident #6's nursing note dated 6/28/23 at 12:00 p.m. showed Percocet Oral Tablet 5-325mg
give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for pain. Medication not available ARNP [Advanced Registered
Nurse Practitioner] aware resident will miss today's dose.
Review of the facility's reportable log revealed no documentation related to misappropriation of resident
property related to Resident #6.
An interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)
on 8/15/23 at 10:03 a.m. The DON said on June 28th [Resident #6] wanted her 'as needed' medication and
there was no medication to give. They gave her Tylenol and that held her over for the time being. So, they
[nurses] called the pharmacy and the pharmacy said it was too soon to fill the script. Then they called me
[DON] I was on my way in, and the pharmacy has to have approval from us [NHA and DON] to release
extra medications because then the facility has the responsibility to pay for the medication and they will only
do that if it comes from one of us [DON or NHA]. The NHA stated we also notified our consulting
pharmacist because he is the one who has to release the medication. The DON said I came in and I
checked all the medication carts there was no other discrepancies. Anyone who had that cart within the last
72 hours ended up getting drug screened. The NHA said the resident
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105574
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/15/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palm Garden of Largo
10500 Starkey Rd
Largo, FL 33777
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 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
[Resident #6] gets 2 cards delivered at a time. Approximately 3 weeks prior to the missing narcotics the
resident had 2 cards delivered which was signed off by an agency nurse and added them into the
medication cart. When we did the audit all the way back from the time of delivery, we discovered that the
count was always right because narcotics were being added and removed and that someone took the
narcotic pack and the narcotic sheet that paired with that narcotic pack so, we could not say what
happened to it. We spoke with the pharmacist, we reported to the police on 6/28/23, and our regional nurse,
we did not report this to the DCF (Florida Department of Children and Families) or the State Agencies .
Further interview was conducted with the DON on 8/14/23 at 12:00 p.m. He clarified Resident #6 received
her ordered Motrin not Tylenol.
Review of the facility's Abuse Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation policy revised on July 2021
revealed,
POLICY:
The center recognizes each resident's right to be free from abuse, neglect, an exploitation (ANE),
misappropriation of resident property and maltreatment, including, but not limited to, freedom from corporal
punishment, involuntary seclusion and any physical or chemical. [sic]restraint not required to treat resident's
symptoms.
.This center reports suspicions of crimes committed against a resident of this center in accordance with
section 1150 B of the Social Security Act to at least one law enforcement agency and the State Survey
Agency.
DEFINITIONS OF ABUSE
.MISAPPROPRIATION
Misappropriation of resident property is the deliberate misplacement, exploitation, or wrongful, temporary,
or permanent use of a resident's belongings or money without the resident's consent. Use of a resident's
telephone without their expressed permission.
.2. TRAINING
Upon hire, each new employee shall be informed of what constitutes abuse, neglect and exploitation (ANE)
and misappropriation of resident property, the reporting requirements, including their obligation to report
and how to report. Training shall include definitions of .misappropriation .and our policy and procedure
regarding .misappropriation of resident property. Every employee shall receive annual training on the
requirements of the center's policy and procedure on .misappropriation of resident property and the
requirements of the Federal and State laws.
3. EMPLOYEE OBLIGATION
All employees have a duty to respect the rights of all residents, to treat them with dignity and to prevent
others from violating the resident's rights. Any employee who witnesses or has knowledge of an act of
.misappropriation of resident property, is obligated to report such information immediately, but no later than
2 hours after the allegation is made, if the events that caused the allegation
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105574
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/15/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palm Garden of Largo
10500 Starkey Rd
Largo, FL 33777
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 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury, or not later than 24 hours if the events that caused the
allegation do not involve abuse and do not result in serious bodily injury to the immediate supervisor, or the
Director Quality Assurance, or the Executive Director of the center .
Residents Affected - Few
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