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Inspection visit

Inspection

NSPIRE HEALTHCARE TAMARACCMS #1056091 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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 observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to provide care and services as per physician orders for 1 of 3 sampled residents, Resident #3. Residents Affected - Few The findings included: Review of Resident #3's clinical record documented an admission on [DATE] and a readmission on [DATE]. The resident's diagnoses included Fracture of Lateral Malleolus of Left Fibula, closed fracture, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 with Neuropathy, Legal Blindness, Acute Kidney Failure, and Dependence on Renal Dialysis. Review of Resident #3's Minimum Data Set (MDS) quarterly assessment dated [DATE] documented a Brief Interview of the Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 indicating that the resident had no cognition impairment. The assessment documented under Functional Status that the resident needed supervision from the staff to complete the activities of daily living. Review of Resident #3's physician orders dated 06/14/23 documented Efinaconazole External solution 10%, apply to left big toe topically one time a day for fungus for 48 weeks. On 10/11/23 at 9:40 AM, during a tour to the facility's long term unit, an interview was conducted with Resident #3 who stated she had been in the facility too long. The resident stated she was concerned that she was not getting an antifungal medicine to her big toe. The resident added that there was one nurse who would give it to her and when the nurse was not working, she did not get it. The resident stated she did not get it for few days. On 10/11/23 at 3:01 PM, a side by side review of Resident #3's September 2023 Treatment Administration Record (TAR) was conducted with the Director for Nursing (DON) and the Administrator. The review revealed the resident did not receive Efinaconazole External solution 10%, apply to left big toe topically on 09/05/23, 09/06/23, 09/13/23, 09/14/23, 09/25/23 and 09/29/23. Continued side by side review of Resident #3's October 2023 Treatment Administration Record (TAR) with the DON revealed the resident did not receive Efinaconazole External solution 10%, apply to left big toe topically on 10/04/23. The DON confirmed the lack of Resident #3's medication administration documentation as noted above. The DON and the administrator were asked if there was a computer problem and stated they did not think so. On 10/11/23 at 3:31 PM, a joint interview via a telephone call with the DON, the Administrator and Staff A, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) was conducted. Staff A stated she started working at the facility on 08/02/23. Staff A stated that she did not administer Resident #3's Efinaconazole External (continued on next page) 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: 105609 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 105609 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/18/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Nspire Healthcare Tamarac 5901 NW 79th Avenue Tamarac, FL 33321 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 solution because she did not see it and reorder it. Staff A was asked where she would look for the medication who stated that sometimes the medications are misplaced and put it on the medication cart. Staff A stated there was another cart for medications. During the interview, the administrator was asked for the pharmacy refills turnaround time who stated the pharmacy turnaround was 24-48 hours. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105609 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 18, 2023 survey of NSPIRE HEALTHCARE TAMARAC?

This was a inspection survey of NSPIRE HEALTHCARE TAMARAC on October 18, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at NSPIRE HEALTHCARE TAMARAC on October 18, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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