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Inspection visit

Inspection

RADIANT NURSING AND REHAB AT PALATKACMS #1058053 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0732 Post nurse staffing information every day. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure nurse staffing information was posted on a daily basis. Residents Affected - Few Findings Include: Observation of the posted nurse staffing information on 4/26/2022 at 9:28 AM revealed the posted nurse staffing information was dated 4/25/2022. During an interview on 4/26/2022 at 9:41 AM, the Administrator stated that he had not realized the posted nurse staffing information was from the previous day and had not been updated. During an interview on 4/29/2022 at 8:36 AM, the Director of Nursing reported nursing shifts were 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Review of the facility policy titled Posting Direct Care Daily Staffing Numbers, last reviewed on 1/22/2022, reads, Policy: Our facility will post, on a daily basis for each shift, the number of nursing personnel responsible for providing direct care to residents . 1. Within two (2) hours of the beginning of each shift, the number of Licensed Nurses (RNs, LPNs, and LVNs) and the number of unlicensed nursing personnel (CNAs) directly responsible for resident care will be posted in a prominent location (accessible to residents and visitors) and in a clear and readable format. 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 3 Event ID: 105805 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 105805 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/29/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka 501 S Palm Ave Palatka, FL 32177 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 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure kitchen equipment were maintained in a sanitary manner. Residents Affected - Few Findings Include: During a tour of the main kitchen on 4/26/2022 beginning at approximately 9:26 AM with the Kitchen Manager, the uncovered deep fryer had oil that was dark brown with debris floating in it and an extensive build-up of dark murky oil. Along the sides of the fryer, there was extensive build-up of a white substance that had dripped down the side of the deep fryer. (photographic evidence obtained). During an interview on 4/26/2022 at approximately 9:30:AM, the Kitchen Manger confirmed the oil is dark brown with floating debris inside and has a build-up of a white substance. Review of the facility policy titled Deep Fryer Cleaning reads, Deep fryer will be cleaned on a regular basis as recommended by the manufacturer. Procedures: 1. Clean element whenever oil filtered or changed. 2. Wipe down the exterior at the ended of day. 3. Clean the fry baskets at the end of the day. 4. Boil out every3-6 months. 5. Inspect the fryer annually. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105805 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 105805 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/29/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka 501 S Palm Ave Palatka, FL 32177 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 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the medical records related to meal intake percentages were complete for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for nutrition, Resident #3, and Resident #20. Residents Affected - Some Findings Include: Review of Resident #3's care plan, initiated on 9/14/2021, revealed the resident had chronic pain related to arthritis and diabetic neuropathy. Resident #3's care plan documented nutritional interventions that included monitor/record/report to nurse loss of appetite, refusal to eat and weight loss. Review of Resident #3's clinical records revealed a Point of Care Response History for Eating Meal Percentage dated 3/30/22- 4/26/22 failed to reveal completed documentation of the amount of the meal Resident #3 had eaten each meal. Documentation of the percentage of the meal Resident #3 had eaten was missing for 3 meals on 5 days, 2 meals on 5 days and 1 meal on 15 days during the period reviewed. Review of Resident #20's clinical record revealed Resident #20 had diagnoses that included mild protein-calorie malnutrition and adult failure to thrive. Review of Resident #20's care plan, initiated on 4/11/2020, revealed the resident was at nutritional risk related to a history of weight loss, refusals of meals and history of leaving more than 25% of most meals uneaten. Resident #20's care plan documented nutritional care interventions that included record intake. Review of Resident #20's clinical record revealed a Point of Care Response History for Eating Meal Percentage dated 4/4/22- 4/26/22 failed to reveal completed documentation of the amount of the meal Resident #20 had eaten each meal. Documentation of the percentage of the meal Resident #3 had eaten was missing for 3 meals on 5 days, 2 meals on 3 days and 1 meal on 14 days during the period reviewed. During an interview on 4/7/2022 at 9:03 AM, the Director of Nursing verified that the amount eaten percentage data had not been entered for Resident #3 and Resident #20. She stated, I don't know if we have a policy, but they are supposed to do it [enter the percentage eaten data]. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105805 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

3 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.

  • 0732GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F732 - Nurse Staffing Information

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 29, 2022 survey of RADIANT NURSING AND REHAB AT PALATKA?

This was a inspection survey of RADIANT NURSING AND REHAB AT PALATKA on April 29, 2022. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at RADIANT NURSING AND REHAB AT PALATKA on April 29, 2022?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Post nurse staffing information every day."

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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