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Inspection visit

Inspection

HEALTHPARK CARE CENTERCMS #1057791 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 Based on observation, record review, policy review, resident and staff interview the facility failed to have documentation of physician's orders for follow up care of surgical incision for 1(Resident #246) of 5 residents reviewed with wounds. Residents Affected - Few The findings included: Facility policy #205, revised 12/20, titled, Wound and pressure Injury Assessment, Treatment and Prevention, defined surgical wound as a physical disruption of the skin caused by a cutting instrument. Policy stated, . Comprehensive assessments must be completed by the registered nurse and documented in the clinical record . Call physician for wound care/dressing change orders if none available on admission . Surgical wound . Dressing as per surgeon orders . Document daily on progress and healing . Alert MD [Physician] to any changes . On 11/1/21 at 10:53 a.m., Resident #246 was observed in wheelchair with left leg elevated. Surgical wound with visible staples to left knee observed. Resident #246 said he was concerned he had the staples for 16 days. The Resident said he knew they should come out in 10 days to 2 weeks. The Resident said, They haven't told me anything about when they will come out. I don't want to get an infection or something. On 11/2/21 at 12:10 p.m., Resident #246 was observed in bed, staples continued to left knee surgical site, resident remained unaware of when they would be removed. On 11/2/21 review of the clinical record revealed on 10/13/21 Resident #246 had a left knee arthroplasty (Surgical reconstruction or replacement of joint). The record had no physician orders for management of surgical incision, including the removal of the staples. On 11/2/21 at 3:50 p.m., in an interview Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Staff A said the care of the staples are based on the individual physician's orders. Upon review of the clinical record, LPN Staff A said she was unable to find any information or physician orders addressing the resident's staples to left knee surgical site. On 11/2/21 at 4:00 p.m., Charge Nurse RN Staff B, reviewed Resident #246 electronic medical record and confirmed she was unable to find documentation of physician's orders for follow up care of the surgical incision and staples for Resident #246's left knee. (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: 105779 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 105779 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/04/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Healthpark Care Center 16131 Roserush Court Fort Myers, FL 33908 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 On 11/2/21 at 4:30 p.m., in an interview, the Director of Nursing (DON) said the surgical staples can be removed at the facility or at the follow-up appointment. The DON confirmed the facility should have communicated with the surgeon to find out when he wanted the staples removed. The DON said, We missed it and I will add surgical wound site management to the performance improvement plan (PIP) I currently have for wounds. I recognize it is a problem that none of the staff confirmed what the treatment plan was for this resident. Event ID: Facility ID: 105779 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 November 4, 2021 survey of HEALTHPARK CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of HEALTHPARK CARE CENTER on November 4, 2021. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HEALTHPARK CARE CENTER on November 4, 2021?

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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