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OCALA OAKS REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #1057245 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 5 deficiencies. 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 observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received care and services for central venous access devices in accordance with professional standards of practice for 1 of 5 reviewed residents with a central venous access device, Resident #57. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident #57's medical records revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with the diagnoses including infection following procedure, deep incisional surgical site, personal history of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus infection, and adult failure to thrive. Review of IV Company Patient Information sheet for Resident #57 revealed a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line had been inserted on 11/9/2022. Review of Omnicare Central Vascular Access Devise (CVAD)- Physician/ Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) Order Sheet dated 11/9/2022 and 12/14/2022 for Resident #57 reads, Flushing/Locking orders: Use SASH [Saline/Administer medication/Saline/Heparin] Technique OR SAS [Saline/Administer/Saline] . Non-valved Catheter (SASH) 10 ml [milliliter] NS [normal saline] Before Med, 10 ml NS After med, Then: 5 ml Heparin 10 units/ml . Treatment Orders . Change Needleless Connector: On admission, Q [every] week and PRN [as needed], After blood draws or transfusions . Change Catheter Site Dressing: 24 hours post PICC insertion, On admission, Q week and PRN with transparent dressing, Q 2 days with gauze dressing, Change catheter securement devise with dressing change. Measure external catheter length on admission, with each dressing change and prn. Notify physician/LIP if the external catheter length has changed since last measurement. PICCs: Measure upper arm circumference (10 cm [centimeters] above antecubital) on admission, with each dressing change, and prn. Observe Site: Q 2 hours during continuous therapy, Q shift with intermittent therapy or when not in use, Before and after administration of intermittent medications, During dressing changes, Routinely for S/S [sign and symptoms] infiltration/extravasation at a frequency based on therapy and patient condition, Document in notes at least Q shift considering prescribed therapy and patient condition. Review of Resident #57's Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for November 2022 revealed no documentation on change of PICC 24 hours after insertion. Review of Resident #57's TAR for November 2022, December 2022 and January 2023 revealed no documentation on measurement of external catheter length, upper arm circumference with each dressing change and PRN. Review of the nursing progress notes from November 9, 2022 (date of PICC line insertion) through (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 7 Event ID: 105724 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 105724 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/12/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center 3930 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34470 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 January 11, 2023 revealed no documentation on change of PICC line dressing 24 hours after insertion or measurement of external catheter length, upper arm circumference with each dressing change and PRN. Review of Omnicare Pump Return Form for Resident #57 revealed the pump was delivered Omnicare IV Department on 12/30/2022. Residents Affected - Few During an interview on 1/11/2023 at 10:10 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated, My expectation is for the nurses to follow doctors' orders as prescribed. The nurses should document according to the doctors' orders. There are no IV medications and no reason for PICC line to still be in place. Once medication was completed, the PICC line should have been discontinued. During an interview on 1/11/2023 at 10:30 AM, Resident #57 stated, I have not received any medicine through the IV. During an interview on 1/12/2023 at 10:00 AM, the DON stated, The IV PICC line was a batch order that populates automatically all PICC line treatment orders. The complete PICC line treatment orders were not in place for [Resident #57's name]. The orders are reviewed daily by us, that was not caught. During an interview on 01/12/2023 at 11:19 AM, the Regional Consultant confirmed they were not able to see any documentation for measurement of external catheter length, upper arm circumference with each dressing change and PRN. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105724 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 7 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 105724 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/12/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center 3930 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34470 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 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. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 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 4 of 5 medication carts. Findings include: During an observation of Medication Cart #1 (200 West) on [DATE] at 9:07 AM with Staff A, License Practical Nurse (LPN), there were one opened Levemir Insulin Pen with no opened and expiration dates and one expired Prednisolone AC 1% eye drops with an opened date of [DATE]. During an interview on [DATE] at 9:10 AM, Staff A, LPN, stated that the medication should be labeled with opened date and expiration date and the expired mediation should be discarded. During an observation of Medication Cart #2 (200 East) on [DATE] at 9:12 AM with Staff D, LPN, there were two opened Insulin Glargine Pens with no opened and expiration dates, one opened Lispro Solution Pen with no opened and expiration dates, one opened bottle of Dorzolamide HCI 2% eye drops with no opened date, and one opened bottle of Brimonidine Tartrate Solution 2% eye drops with no opened date. During an interview on [DATE] at 9:20 AM, Staff D, LPN, stated, Medication should be labeled with opened and expiration dates. During an observation of Medication Cart #3 (300 West) on [DATE] at 9:28 AM with Staff E, LPN, there was one expired Latanoprost 0.005% eye drops with opened date of [DATE]. During an interview on [DATE] at 9:36 AM, Staff E, LPN, stated, When medication expires, it should come off of the cart and we should get a new one. During an observation of Medication Cart #4 (300 East) on [DATE] at 9:39 M with Staff F, Registered Nurse (RN), there was one opened Timolol Maleate Gel Forming Solution 0.5% eye drops with no opened date. During an interview on [DATE] at 9:42 AM, Staff F, RN, stated that the medication should be labeled with opened and expiration dates. During an interview on [DATE] at 1:53 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated, Medication should be labeled with opened date and expiration date. Expired medication should be discarded. Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Drug Labeling last reviewed on [DATE] reads, Purpose: All drugs and biologicals must be properly labeled and eligible at all times. Procedure .1. Individual prescription drug container labels must contain . expiration date, when applicable. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105724 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 7 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 105724 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/12/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center 3930 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34470 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 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some 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 observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain accurate and complete medical records for 3 of 5 residents with central venous catheter device, Residents #57, #88, and #101, and for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for gastric tube, Resident #64. Findings include: 1. Review of Resident #64's medical records revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with the diagnoses including unspecified fracture of right femur, disorganized schizophrenia, type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications, chronic pulmonary edema, muscle weakness, other abnormalities of gait and mobility, unspecified lack of coordination, psoriasis, essential hypertension, hyperlipidemia, methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus infection, encounter for other specified surgical aftercare, personal history of COVID-19, small plaque parapsoriasis, anemia, morbid obesity due to excess calories, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild, generalized anxiety disorder, non-pressure chronic ulcer of left heel and midfoot with necrosis of muscle and osteomyelitis. Review of the physician order dated 1/9/2023 for Resident #64 reads, Trazodone HCl Tablet 50 mg, give 0.5 tablet by mouth as needed for at bedtime anxiety. Review of Omnicare Pill Blister Card for Resident #64 reads, Trazodone 50 mg tablet, give 0.5 mg by mouth as needed for bedtime anxiety. Review of Resident #64's Medication Administration Record for January 2023 reads, Trazodone HCl Tablet 50 mg, give 0.5 mg by mouth as needed for at bedtime anxiety. No information was documented for 1/9/2023, 1/10/2023, and 1/11/2023. During an interview on 1/11/2023 at 1:30 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated, Normally we do audits every Monday. It was missed between us and pharmacy. Order should state half a tablet. During an interview on 1/11/2023 at 1:42 PM, the Pharmacist stated, The pharmacist should have called and clarified orders. We have a process in place. Normally we check all elements of the order. During clarification also have a process in place. Checks and balances were missed. 2. During an observation on 1/9/2023 at 10:20 AM, Resident #88 was sitting in a chair in his room with a midline central venous catheter in her right upper arm with a dressing dated 1/3/2023. During an interview on 1/9/2023 at 10:20 AM, Resident #88 stated, Nurses administer my medication through the intravenous catheter. Review of Resident #88's medical records revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with the diagnoses including anxiety, unspecified atrial fibrillation, other obstructive and reflux uropathy, history of falling, osteoarthritis of knee, complete traumatic amputation of unspecified foot, level unspecified, sequela, other lack of coordination, type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications, hyperlipidemia, essential hypertension, chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified, other retention of urine, muscle weakness, other abnormalities of gait and mobility. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105724 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 7 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 105724 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/12/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center 3930 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34470 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 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of the physician order dated 12/19/2022 for Resident #88 reads, Change Mid line [sic] dressing every week (transparent dressing) one time a day every Sun [Sunday]. Review of Resident #88's Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for the period from 1/1/2023 through 1/31/2023 revealed staff initials for completion of the dressing change on 1/8/2023. Residents Affected - Some Review of the progress notes dated 1/3/2022 for Resident #88 reads, Objective: Resident went to infectious disease doctor today and returned with orders. This nurse put them in place. He is to return for another appt [appointment] on January 12, 2023 at 1320 [1:20 PM]. Dressing to his PICC [peripherally inserted central catheter] was changed on this shift. Creams applied to body and medications administered as ordered. Resident has suprapubic catheter. No bleeding and no discomfort. Foley bag was changed this shift. VSWNL [vital signs within normal limits]. Call light and fluids in reach. Safety maintained. 3. During an observation on 1/9/2023 at 10:10 AM, Resident #101 was laying in his bed with a PICC line in her right upper arm with the dressing dated 1/4/2023 and gauze under transparent dressing. Review of Resident #101's medical records revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with the diagnoses including other osteomyelitis, lower leg, unspecified systolic heart failure, unspecified severe protein calorie malnutrition, type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia, unspecified hyperlipidemia, essential hypertension, atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris, unspecified atrial fibrillation, esophagitis, unspecified without bleeding , gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis, cellulitis of right lower limb, cellulitis of left lower limb, obstructive and reflux uropathy, unspecified, cardiac murmur , retention of urine, history of falling, presence of cardiac pacemaker. Review of the physician order dated 12/29/2022 for Resident #101 reads, PICC line dressing change q week every night shift every Tue [Tuesday]. Review of Resident #101's TAR for the period from 1/1/2023 through 1/31/2023 revealed staff initials for completion of the dressing change on 1/3/2023. During an interview on 1/11/2023 at 10:02 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated that dressings should be done on a weekly basis and she expected the staff to document accurately. 4. Review of Resident #57's medical records revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with the diagnoses including infection following procedure, deep incisional surgical site, personal history of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus infection, and adult failure to thrive. During an observation on 1/9/2023 at 11:58 AM, Resident #57 had a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line to right upper arm with the dressing dated 1/2/2023 (photographic evidence obtained). During an observation on 1/10/2023 at 10:51 AM, Resident #57 had a PICC line to right upper arm with the dressing dated 1/2/2023. During an observation on 1/11/2023 at 8:38 AM, Resident #57 had a PICC line to right upper arm with the dressing dated 1/11/2023 (photographic evidence obtained). (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105724 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 7 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 105724 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/12/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center 3930 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34470 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 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of Resident #57's TAR revealed completion of the PICC line dressing change on 1/3/2023 and on 1/10/2023. Review of the physician order dated 11/10/2022 for Resident #57 reads, Change PICC line dressing every week (transparent dressing) one time a day every Tues [Tuesday]. Residents Affected - Some During an interview on 1/11/2023 at 8:38 AM, Resident #57 stated The nurse changed the dressing sometime last night. They woke me up. I can't remember what time it was. During an interview on 1/11/2023 at 10:10 AM, the DON stated, My expectation was for the nurses to follow doctors' orders as prescribed. The nurses should document according to the doctors' orders. Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Clean Dressing Change last reviewed on 12/21/2022 reads, Procedure. 1. Verify and review physician's order for procedure . 37. Document the completion of dressing change or TAR. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105724 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 7 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 105724 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/12/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center 3930 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34470 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 performed hand hygiene during medication administration and followed the accepted infection control practice standards during IV medication administration to prevent the possible development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: During an observation on 1/11/2023 at 8:40 AM, Staff B, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), opened the medication cart and prepared medications for Resident #11. Staff B entered Resident #11's room, handed the medication cup to the resident and verified the resident took the medications. Staff B did not perform hand hygiene. Staff B, then exited the room and opened the medication cart to prepare medications for Resident #42. Staff B entered Resident #42's room, administered the medications and provided a water cup with straw to the resident. During an interview on 1/11/2023 at 8:57 AM, Staff B, LPN, stated, I know I did not sanitize my hands between residents. I should have. During an observation of IV (intravenous) medication administration to Resident #88 on 1/11/2023 at 9:0 AM, Staff C, Registered Nurse (RN), removed medication from the medication cart, entered the resident's room, placed the foam tray on nightstand table. Staff C entered the resident's bathroom and performed hand hygiene. Staff C cleaned the needleless connector with alcohol and administered 10 ml of normal saline. Staff C removed the syringe and needleless connector and laid them on top of the resident's bed linen. Staff C continued to administer the Heparin Flush without cleaning the needleless connector. During an interview on 1/11/2023 at 9:07 AM, Staff C, RN, stated, I should have cleaned the needleless connector again after it touched the sheets. During an interview on 1/12/2022 at 9:44 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated, My expectation is for staff to perform hand hygiene when entering and exiting the room. I do not know what happened with my staff. They must have been nervous. Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Hand Washing/ Hygiene last reviewed on 12/21/2022 reads, Procedure . 2. Alcohol-based hand rub may be used for all other hand hygiene opportunities: a. prior to caring for a resident . d. after caring for a resident including after removing gloves; and e. after contact with resident environment. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105724 If continuation sheet Page 7 of 7

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Citations

5 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.

  • 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

  • 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.

  • 0842GeneralS&S Epotential 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.

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What happened during the January 12, 2023 survey of OCALA OAKS REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of OCALA OAKS REHABILITATION CENTER on January 12, 2023. The surveyor cited 5 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at OCALA OAKS REHABILITATION CENTER on January 12, 2023?

Yes, 5 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke."

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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