F 0640
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure resident assessments were transmitted
within 14 days of completion for 5 of 6 residents reviewed for resident assessments, Residents #4, #28,
#36, #42, and #48.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
Review of Resident #4's MDS (Minimum Data Set) on 10/25/2023 showed the Assessment Reference Date
(ARD) of 9/14/2023 and completion due date of 9/28/2023. The transmission was overdue for 28 days.
Review of Resident #28's MDS on 10/25/2023 showed the ARD of 9/21/2023 and completion due date of
10/5/2023. The transmission was overdue for 20 days.
Review of Resident #36's MDS on 10/25/2023 showed the 3rd quarter ARD of 8/17/2023 and completion
due date of 8/31/2023. The transmission was overdue for 56 days.
Review of Resident #42's MDS on 10/25/2023 showed the discharge ARD of 8/29/2023 and completion
due date of 9/12/2023. The transmission was overdue for 43.
Review of Resident #48's MDS on 10/25/2023 showed the discharge ARD of 8/19/2023 and complete due
date of 9/2/2023. The transmission was overdue for 53 days.
During an interview on 10/25/2023 at 3:15 PM, the Administrator stated, My expectation is that the MDS
assessments should be submitted timely.
During an interview on 10/26/2023 at 11:10 AM, the MDS Coordinator stated, I am the MDS Coordinator.
Once a resident assessment is completed, you have 14 days to submit it.
Review of the facility policy and procedure titled MDS Completion and Submission Timeframes last
reviewed on 1/19/2023 reads, Policy Statement: Our facility will conduct and submit resident assessments
in accordance with current federal and state submission timeframes.
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
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka
501 S Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
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F 0641
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the resident assessment accurately reflected the
resident's status for 1 of 3 sampled residents, Resident #58.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the admission record for Resident #58 showed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with the
diagnoses including cerebral infection, hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting
right dominant side, peripheral vascular disease, dysarthria following cerebral infarction, occlusion and
stenosis of right carotid artery, other low back pain, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, transient cerebral ischemic
attached, major depressive disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease, essential (primary) hypertension,
dementia, atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris, and
hyperlipidemia.
Review of Resident #58's physician order dated 8/31/2023 reads, May discharged [Sic.] resident to home
with [Home Health Agency's name] with SN [skilled nursing], PT [physical therapy], OT [occupational
therapy], [Pharmacy's name] for prescriptions and [Home Medical Equipment Provider's name] for DME
[Durable Medical Equipment] equipment.
Review of Section A (Identification Information) of Resident #58's Discharge Return Not Anticipated
Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] showed the resident was discharged to acute hospital.
During an interview on 10/25/2023 at 2:45 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated that the resident was
discharged home and the MDS was inaccurate.
During an interview on 10/26/2023 at 11:10 AM, the MDS Coordinator stated that the MDS information
needed to be accurate.
Review of the facility policy and procedure titled MDS Completion and Submission Timeframes last
reviewed on 1/19/2023 reads, Policy Interpretation and Implementation: 1. The Assessment Coordinator or
designee shall be responsible for ensuring that resident assessments are submitted to CMS' QIES
Assessment Submission and Processing (ASAP) system in accordance with current federal and state
guidelines.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/26/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka
501 S Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
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F 0677
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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 the residents who were unable to
carry out activities of daily living received the necessary services to maintain good personal hygiene for 1 of
3 residents sampled for activities of daily living, Resident #110.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
During an observation on 10/23/2023 at 11:25 AM, Resident #110 was in bed. The resident's fingernails
were long and untrimmed with dark substance underneath the nailbeds of both hands.
During an observation on 10/24/2023 at 2:07 PM, Resident #110 was in bed. The resident's fingernails
were long and untrimmed with dark substance under the nailbeds of both hands.
During an observation on 10/25/2023 at 9:28 AM, Resident #110 was in bed with long and untrimmed
fingernails and dark substance under the nailbeds of both hands.
Review of the admission record for Resident #110 showed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with the
diagnose including malignant neoplasm of prostate, urinary tract infection, anemia, acute posthemorrhagic
anemia, acute embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of left upper extremity, obstructive and reflux
uropathy, hyperlipidemia, hydronephrosis with renal and urethral calculous obstruction, chronic kidney
disease, vitamin D deficiency, localized swelling, mass and lump, inflammatory disorders of scrotum, other
artificial openings of urinary tract status, intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, acute kidney
failure, hypothyroidism, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and muscle weakness.
Review of Resident #110's care plan dated 10/6/2023 reads, Focus: Resident has ADL [Activities of Daily
Living] Self-Care Deficit AEB [As Evidenced By]: Resident requires: Assist of one with ADL's . assist with
Personal Hygiene At risk of developing complications associated with decreased ADL self-performance r/t
[related to] Disease Process/condition . Date Initiated: 10/15/2023.
During an observation on 10/25/2023 at 3:37 PM accompanied with the Director of Nursing (DON),
Resident #110 had long and untrimmed fingernails with dark substance under the nailbeds.
During an interview on 10/25/2023 at 3:37 PM, the DON confirmed the fingernails were long and
untrimmed with black substance under nailbeds. The DON stated, I do have a concierge CNA [Certified
Nursing Assistant] takes care of it.
Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Care of Fingernails last reviewed on 1/19/2023 reads,
Purpose: The purposes of this procedure are to clean the nail bed, to keep nails trimmed, and to prevent
infections . General Guidelines . 2- Nail care includes cleaning and trimming, weekly and as needed.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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105805
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/26/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka
501 S Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
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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, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the residents received
Midline intravenous catheter site dressing care and services in accordance with professional standards of
practice for 1 of 1 resident receiving intravenous therapy, Resident #12 (photographic evidence obtained).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
During an observation on 10/23/2023 at 10:08 AM, Resident #12's transparent dressing covering a midline
intravenous catheter located on the right upper arm was dated 9/29/2023. The edges of the top and bottom
of the dressing were pulled away from the skin.
During an interview on 10/23/2023 at 10:08 AM, Resident #12 stated, The dressing has not been changed
in a long time, not weekly and I have not refused to have it changed. The wound care nurse is the only
nurse that has changed the dressing for me, and she is gone.
During an observation on 10/23/2023 at 3:11 PM, accompanied with the Director of Nursing (DON),
Resident #12's transparent dressing covering a midline intravenous catheter located on right upper arm
was dated 9/29/2023.
During an interview on 10/23/2023 at 3:11 PM, the DON stated, The dressing has not been changed since
9/29/2023. Physician orders need to be followed and the dressings are to be changed every 7 days to
decrease the risk of infection. When the dressing was changed, the staff will place their initials, the date
and time that the dressing was changed on the dressing. I do not know why it is documented on the TAR
[Treatment Administration Record] as being completed on October 5th and 19th because the dressing has
not been changed since 9/29/2023.
During an interview on 10/23/2023 at 3:15 PM, the Physician stated, The dressing should be changed as
ordered every 7 days. A midline dressing can go between 15-30 days without being changed without
increasing the risk of infection if the dressing is intact and clean. Staff need to document if the patient
refuses to have a dressing changed.
During an interview on 10/24/2023 at 8:42 AM, the Wound Care License Practical Nurse (LPN) stated, The
midline dressing is to be changed every 7 days or when soiled to decrease the risk of infection and the
dressing change is documented in the TAR.
During an interview on 10/24/2023 at 9:00 AM, the Nurse Manager stated, The wound care nurse normally
completes dressing changes for wound or intravenous lines, but nurses can also do the dressing changes.
Whoever completes the dressing change will initial, date and time the dressing change and document the
dressing change in the TAR. The TAR should be completed when the dressing is changed or refused. The
dressing has not been changed since 9/29/2023.
During an interview on 10/24/2023 at 3:43 PM, the Infectious Disease Physician stated, The dressing for
the midline needs to be changed as ordered and if the patient refuses, the refusal needs to be
documented.
During an interview on 10/25/2023 at 8:34 AM, Staff C, LPN, stated, I have never changed a midline or
PICC [Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter] line dressing. I was told by previous wound care
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105805
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/26/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka
501 S Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
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F 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
nurse and previous DON that LPNs could not do dressing changes for midlines or PICC catheters.
[Resident #12's name] would refuse wound care frequently, but I never attempted to change his midline
dressing because I was told that I was not allowed to. I do an assessment of IV [intravenous] line for signs
of infection which is redness, drainage, pain and dressing intact. I never pay attention to the date because I
don't change the dressing. The documentation of the TAR for 10/5, 10/12 and 10/19 was an error on my
part. I must have just been clicking complete on all the task and in error clicked that I changed the dressing
on 10/5 and 10/19 and that he refused the dressing change on 10/12.
Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Midline Dressing Changes last reviewed on 1/19/2023
reads, Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to prevent catheter-related infections associated with
contaminated, loosened, or soiled catheter-site dressings. General Guidelines: 1. Change midline catheter
dressing 24 hours after catheter insertion, every 5-7 days, or if it is wet, dirty, not intact, or compromised in
any way.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105805
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/26/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka
501 S Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0759
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the medication error rate was not 5%
or greater. The medication error rate was 34.38%.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
During medication administration observation on [DATE] beginning at 9:23 AM, Staff A, License Practical
Nurse (LPN), began preparing medications for Resident #110. Staff A administered one Metronidazole
tablet 250 mg (milligrams) by mouth for diarrhea. The resident had no current order for Metronidazole tablet
250 mg. The original order was for 7 days, which expired on [DATE].
During medication administration observation on [DATE] beginning at 9:36 AM, Staff A, LPN, began
preparing medications for Resident #13. Staff A omitted administering Folic Acid oral tablet 1 mg as
ordered for anemia.
During medication administration observation on [DATE] beginning at 9:48 AM, Staff A, LPN, began
preparing medications for Resident #9. Staff A administered one drop of Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic
Solution 0.2% (Brimonidine Tartrate) in each eye related to glaucoma. At 9:48 AM, Staff A administered one
drop of Brinzolamide Ophthalmic Suspension 1% (Brinzolamide) in each eye. Staff A did not wait for 5
minutes between eye drop administration for additional eye drops. Staff A did not administer Senokot S oral
tablet 8.6-50 mg (Sennosides -Docusate Sodium) for constipation and Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder
(Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (Bulk) 17 grams by mouth for constipation as ordered.
During medication administration observation on [DATE] at 9:11 AM, the Unit Manager, LPN, crushed
medications for Resident #215 and administered all at one time, which included Aspirin 81 mg related to
cerebrovascular disease, Amlodipine Besylate oral tablet 10 mg related to hypertension, Apixaban oral
tablet 5 mg related to cerebrovascular disease, Metoprolol Tartrate oral tablet 25 mg related to
hypertension, and Lacosamide oral solution 10 mg/ml [milliliter], 20 ml related to seizures.
Review of Resident #110 's physician order dated [DATE] reads, Metronidazole Tablet 250 mg. Give 1 tablet
by mouth three times daily for diarrhea for 7 days.
Review of Resident #13's physician order dated [DATE] reads, Folic Acid oral Tablet 1 mg (Folic Acid). Give
1 tablet by mouth one time a day related to anemia.
Review of Resident #9's physician order dated [DATE] reads, Brinzolamide Ophthalmic Suspension 1%
(Brinzolamide). Instill 1 drop in both eyes two times a day related to glaucoma.
Review of Resident #9's physician order dated [DATE] reads, Senokot S oral tablet 8.6-50 mg (Sennosides
-Docusate Sodium). Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for constipation.
Review of Resident #9's physician order dated [DATE] reads, Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution
0.2% (Brimonidine Tartrate). Instill 1 drop in both eyes two times a day related to glaucoma.
Review of Resident #9's physician order dated [DATE] reads, Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder
(Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (Bulk). Give 17 grams by mouth two times a day for constipation.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105805
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/26/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka
501 S Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
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F 0759
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident #215's physician order dated [DATE] reads, Metoprolol Tartrate Oral Tablet 25 mg. Give
1 tablet via PEG [Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy] Tube every morning and at bedtime related to
hypertension.
Review of Resident #215's physician order dated [DATE] reads, Lacosamide oral solution 10 mg/ml. Give
20 ml via PG-Tube every morning and at bedtime related to seizures. Via G Tube.
Review of Resident #215's physician order dated [DATE] reads, Aspirin 81 (oral tablet chewable aspirin).
Give 1 tablet via PEG (Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) Tube one time a day related to
cerebrovascular disease. Via G-tube (Gastric Tube).
Review of Resident #215's physician order dated [DATE] reads, Amlodipine Besylate oral tablet 10 mg.
Give 1 tablet via PEG tube one time a day related hypertension.
Review of Resident #215's physician order dated [DATE] reads, Apixaban oral Tablet 5 mg. Give 1 tablet via
PEG-Tube every morning and at bedtime related to cerebrovascular disease.
During an interview on [DATE] at 9:55 AM, Staff A, LPN, stated, I do not wait for the suggested 5 minutes
between administration of eye drop medication unless it is written as an order. I don't think I have to wait. I
do not know what the policy and procedure is here at our facility.
During an interview on [DATE] at 12:24 PM, the Director of Nursing stated, Medications are to be
administered as ordered and if not given should be documented on the MAR [Medication Administration
Record] as not given.
During an interview on [DATE] at 10:00 AM, the Unit Manager, LPN, stated, I have always administered the
medication via G-tube all at one time. I was not aware that the medications had to be administered one
medication at a time with a flush before and after. I am not aware of what our policy and procedure is
related to medication administration via G-tubes.
During an interview on [DATE] 3:10 PM with the Director of Nursing stated It is the standard and our policy
and procedure for a 5-minute delay between administering eye drop medications, All medications via a
G-tube are to be give one at a time with flush before and after each medication administered.
Review of the facility policy and procedures titled Administering Medications last reviewed on [DATE] reads,
Policy Statement: Medications are administered in a safe and timely manner, and as prescribed. Policy
Interpretation and Implementation . 4. Medications are administered in accordance with prescriber orders
including any required timeframe. 5. Medication administration times are determined by resident need and
benefit, not staff convenience. Factors that are considered include: a. Enhancing optimal therapeutic effect
of the medication . 21. If a drug is withheld, refused, or given at a time other than the scheduled time, the
individual administering the medication shall initial and circle the MAR space provided for that drug and
dose. 22. The individual administering the medication initials the Resident's MAR on the appropriate line
after giving each medication and before administering the next ones.
Review of the policy and procedure titled Guideline for Administration of Ophthalmics in Long Term Care
Facilities reads, 9) Allow 3-5 minutes before administration of another drop of any medication is
administered to the same eye.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105805
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/26/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka
501 S Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0759
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Review of facility policy and procedure titled Administering Medications through an Enteral Tube last
reviewed on [DATE] reads, Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidelines for the safe
administration of medications through an enteral tube . General Guidelines . 3. Do not mix medications
together prior to administering through an enteral tube. Administer each medication separately . Steps in
the Procedure . 27. When the last of the medication begins to drain from the tubing, flush the tubing with
15-30 mL of warm sterile water (or prescribed amount).
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105805
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/26/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka
501 S Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0773
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the
results.
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to obtain laboratory service ordered by the
physician for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for laboratory services, Resident #2.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of Resident's #2's physician order dated 9/18/2023 showed CBC (Complete Blood Count), BMP
(Complete Metabolic Panel), and ProBNP (Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide) in 1 week.
Review of Resident #2's medical records revealed no lab results for CBC, BMP, and ProBMP.
During an interview on 10/25/2023 at 12:17 PM, the Director of Nursing stated, The order was written on
9/18/2023 but it was never obtained or completed. Nursing did not complete their 24-hour check and the
test was missed.
Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Lab and Diagnostic Test results- Clinical Protocol last
reviewed on 1/19/2023 reads, Assessment and Recognition: 1. The physician will identify and order
diagnostic and lab testing based on diagnostic and monitoring needs. 2. The staff will process test
requisitions and arrange for tests. 3. The laboratory, diagnostic radiology provider, or other testing source
will report test results to the facility.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105805
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/26/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka
501 S Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
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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 foods were stored in
accordance with professional standards in the kitchen freezer and in 1 of 1 nourishment rooms.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
During an initial tour of the facility kitchen on 10/23/2023 at 9:18 AM with the Kitchen Manager, there was a
cake wrapped with no label or date in the kitchen freezer.
During an observation of the nourishment room on 10/23/2023 at 9:30 AM with the Kitchen Manager, there
was a box of blueberries in the nourishment room refrigerator with no label or date.
During an interview on 10/23/2023 at 9:30 AM, the Kitchen Manager confirmed that the observed food
items in the kitchen freezer and nourishment room refrigerator were not labeled and dated, and they should
have been labeled and dated.
Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Food Storage last reviewed on 1/19/2023 reads,
Procedures . 5. All foods will be stored wrapped or in covered containers, labeled and dated, and arranged
in a manner to prevent cross contamination.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105805
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/26/2023
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
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** 2. Review of
the admission record for Resident #17 showed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with the diagnoses
including peripheral vascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, non-pressure
chronic ulcer of left calf with other specified severity, acute kidney failure, unspecified dementia,
neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, essential (primary) hypertension, major depressive disorder, muscle
weakness, benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms, left knee contracture, and
repeated falls.
Review of Resident #17's TAR for August 2023 revealed no entries documented for head-to-toe skin
assessment on Saturdays on Saturday 8/19/2023, no entries for left heel wound care on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday on Monday 8/21/2023 and Friday 8/25/2023, no entries for bilateral calf wound care
8/8/2023, 8/21/2023 and 8/25/2023.
Review of Resident #17's TAR for September 2023 revealed no entries documented for applying A&D
ointment for dry skin on 9/14/2023 and 9/19/2023, no entries for changing catheter drainage bag on
9/19/2023, no entries for head-to-toe skin assessment on Saturdays on Saturday 9/16/2023, no entries for
urinary output from foley catheter every shift on 9/25/2023, 9/26/2023, 9/17/2023, and 9/28/2023 at 7:00
PM to 7:00 AM shift, and on 9/26/2023 at 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift.
Review of Resident #17's TAR for October 2023 revealed no entries documented for applying A&D ointment
for dry skin on 10/5/2023, no entries for changing catheter drainage bag on 10/25/2023, no entries for
assessment of level of pain on 10/2023 at 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift and on 10/15/2023 at 7:00 PM to 7:00
AM shift, no entries for documenting bowel movement on 10/15/2023 at 7:00 PM to 7:0 AM shift, no entries
for documenting urinary output on 10/2/2023 and 10/5/2023 at 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift and on 10/1/2023,
1015/2023, and 10/20/2023 at 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift, AND no entries for catheter care on 105/2023 at
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift and on 10/15/2023 at 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift.
Review of the admission record for Resident #24 showed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with the
diagnoses including chronic kidney disease, unspecified atrial fibrillation, peripheral vascular disease,
morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories, end stage renal disease, anemia, atherosclerotic heart
disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris, hypothyroidism, bilateral primary osteoarthritis of
knee, unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure, need for assistance with personal care, encounter for
immunization, muscle weakness (generalized), congenital malformation of ear causing impairment of
hearing, essential (primary) hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis, difficulty in
walking.
Review of Resident #24's TAR for September 2023 revealed no entries documented for providing wound
care for right hand on Monday, Wednesday and Friday on Monday 9/11/2023, Wednesday 9/13/2023,
Monday 9/18/2023, and Wednesday 9/20/2023, no entries for applying Ammonium Lactate external lotion
for dry skin every shift on 9/11/2023, 9/14/2023, 9/19/2023, and 9/28/2023 at 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift, and
on 9/6/2023 and 9/16/2023 at 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift, no entries for assessment of level of pain on
9/11/2023, 9/14/2023, 9/19/2023 and 9/26/2023 at 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift, and on 9/6/2023 and
9/16/2023 at 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift, no entries for monitoring shunt to left upper extremity on 9/11/2023,
9/14/2023, 9/19/2023 and 9/26/2023 at 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift, and on 9/6/2023 and 9/16/2023 at 7:00
PM to 7:00 AM shift, and no entries for monitoring dialysis catheter dressing on 9/11/2023, 9/14/2023,
9/19/2023 and 9/26/2023 at 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift and on 9/6/2023 and 9/16/2023 at
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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
10/26/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka
501 S Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0842
7:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident #24's TAR for October 2023 revealed no entries documented for obtaining vital signs
every shift on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday on Thursday 10/19/2023 and Tuesday 10/24/2023, no
entries for providing wound care for right hand on Monday, Wednesday and Friday on Monday 10/2/2023,
Friday 10/6/2023, and 10/16/2023, no entries for applying Ammonium Lactate external lotion for dry skin
every shift on 10/19/2023 at 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift, no entries for assessment of level of pan on
10/2/2023 at 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift, no entries for assessment of level of pai on 10/5/2023 and
10/19/2023 at 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift, no entries for documenting bowel movement on 10/19/2023 at
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift, and on 10/15/2023 at 7:00 PM to 7:00 SM shift, no entries for monitoring shunt to
left upper extremity on 10/5/2023 and 10/19/2023 at 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift, no entries for monitoring
dialysis catheter dressing on 10/5/2023 and 10/19/2023 at 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of the admission record for Resident #110 showed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with the
diagnoses including malignant neoplasm of prostate, urinary tract infection, anemia, acute posthemorrhagic
anemia, acute embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of left upper extremity, obstructive and reflux
uropathy, hyperlipidemia, hydronephrosis with renal and urethral calculous obstruction, chronic kidney
disease, vitamin D deficiency, localized swelling, mass and lump, inflammatory disorders of scrotum, other
artificial openings of urinary tract status, intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, acute kidney
failure, hypothyroidism, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and muscle weakness.
Review of Resident #110's TAR for October 2023 revealed no entries documented for changing the
dressing to bilateral nephrostomy tube sites every 3 days on 10/15/2023, 10/24/2023, and 10/27/2023, no
entries for non-skid footwear on 10/15/2023, no entries for assessment of level of pain on 10/3/2023 at 7:00
AM to 7:00 PM shift, no entries for documenting bowel movement on 10/15/2023 at 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
shift, no entries for emptying bilateral nephrostomy bags on 10/15/2023 and 10/20/2023 at 7:00 PM to 7:00
AM shift and 10/18/2023 at 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift, no entries for vital signs on 10/15/2023 at 7:00 AM to
7:00 PM shift and 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift, and on 10/18/2023 and 10/19/2023 at 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
shift.
During an interview on 10/26/2023 at 1:45 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that the TARs had
blanks Residents #17, #24, and #110 and stated that they were documentation issues, and she knew that
the care was provided, and the staff did not document them.
Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Charting and Documentation last reviewed on 1/19/2023
reads, Policy Statement: All services provided to the resident, or any changes in the resident's medical or
mental condition, shall be documented in the resident's medical record. Policy Interpretation and
Implementation: 1. All observations, medications administered, services performed, etc., must be
documented in the resident's clinical records . 6. Documentation of procedures and treatments shall include
care-specific details and shall include at a minimum: 1. The date and time the procedure/treatment was
provided; b. the name and title of the individual(s) who provided the care.
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure resident records were complete and
accurate for 4 of 10 residents reviewed, Residents #12, #17, #24, and #110.
Findings include:
1. Review of the admission record for Resident #12 documented the resident was admitted on [DATE]
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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
10/26/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka
501 S Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0842
and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnosis that included pressure ulcers.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident #12's physician order dated 6/21/2023 reads, Wound care: cleans wound to RT [Right]
Ischium with NS [Normal Saline]. Apply xeroform and up cover with borderless silicone foam. Change daily.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of Resident #12's physician order dated 6/30/2023 reads, Wound care: cleans wound to right
buttocks with NS. Apply xeroform and up cover with borderless silicone foam. Change daily.
Review of Resident #12's physician order dated 8/20/2023 reads, Wound care cleanse Lt. [left] Lateral foot
with Dakins. Apply Santyl and calcium alginate. Apply ABD [abdominal] and wrap and kerlix. Change M
[Monday]/W [Wednesday]/F [Friday] every day shift Monday, Wednesday, Friday for neuropathic ulcer.
Review of Resident #12's physician order dated 8/20/2023 reads, Wound care cleanse Lt. heel with Dakins.
Apply Santyl and calcium alginate. Cover with silicone borderless foam. Change M/W/F every day shift
Monday, Wednesday, Friday for neuropathic ulcer.
Review of Resident #12's physician order dated 8/20/2023 reads, Wound care: cleanse RT [right] heel with
Dakins. Apply Santyl and calcium alginate. Apply ABD and wrap and kerlix. Change M/W/F every day shift
Monday, Wednesday, Friday for neuropathic ulcer.
Review of Resident #12's physician order dated 8/20/2023 reads, Wound care cleanse Lt. plantar (foot) with
Dakins. Apply Santyl and calcium alginate. Apply ABD and wrap and kerlix. Change M/W/F every day shift
Monday, Wednesday, Friday for neuropathic ulcer.
Review of Resident #12's physician order dated 9/8/2023 reads, Wound care: cleanse wound to Lt. Ischium
with NS. Apply honey and calcium alginate. Cover with borderless silicone foam. Change daily, every day
shift for pressure ulcer.
Review of Resident #12's Treatment Administration Records (TARs) for September 2023 and October 2023
revealed no documentation that wound care was provided for the following: 1. Wound care cleanse Lt.
Lateral foot with Dakins. Apply Santyl and calcium alginate. Apply ABD and wrap and kerlix. Change M/W/F
every day shift Monday, Wednesday, Friday for neuropathic ulcer on 9/8/2023, 9/13/2023, 9/20/2023 or
9/27/2023; 2. Wound care cleanse Lt. heel with Dakins, apply Santyl and calcium alginate. Cover with
silicone borderless foam. Change M/W/F every day shift Monday, Wednesday, Friday for neuropathic ulcer
on 9/8/2023, 9/13/2023, 9/20/2023 or 9/27/2023; 3. Wound care: cleanse wound to Lt. Ischium with NS.
Apply honey and calcium alginate. Cover with borderless silicone foam. Change daily, every day shift for
pressure ulcer on 9/9/2023, 9/13/2023, 9/14/2023, 9/16/2023, 9/19/2023, 9/20/2023, 9/21/2023, 9/26/2023
or 9/27/2023; 4. Wound care cleanse Lt. plantar with Dakins. Apply Santyl and calcium alginate. Apply ABD
and wrap and kerlix. Change M/W/F every day shift Monday, Wednesday, Friday for neuropathic ulcer on
9/5/2023 and 9/8/2023; 5. Wound care: cleans wound to right buttocks with NS. Apply xeroform and up
cover with borderless silicone foam. Change daily on 9/5/2023, 9/8/2023, 9/9/2023, 9/13/2023, 9/14/2023,
9/16/2023, 9/20/2023, 9/21/2023, 9/26/2023,9/27/2023; 6. Wound care: cleanse RT heel with Dakins. Apply
Santyl and calcium alginate. Apply ABD and wrap and kerlix. Change M/W/F every day shift Monday,
Wednesday, Friday for neuropathic ulcer on 9/8/2023, 9/13/2023, 9/20/2023 or 9/27/2023; 7. Wound care:
cleans wound to RT Ischium with NS. Apply xeroform and up cover with borderless silicone foam. Change
daily on 9/5/2023 and 9/8/2023.
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105805
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/26/2023
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
Residents Affected - Some
Review of Resident # 12's TAR for October 2023 revealed no documentation for wound care was provided
for 1)Wound care cleanse Lt. Lateral foot with Dakins. Apply Santyl and calcium alginate. Apply ABD and
wrap and kerlix. Change M/W/F every day shift Monday, Wednesday, Friday for neuropathic ulcer. No
documentation on 10/6/2023. 2)Wound care cleanse Lt. heel with Dakins. Apply Santyl and calcium
alginate. Cover with silicone borderless foam. Change M/W/F every day shift Monday, Wednesday, Friday
for neuropathic ulcer. No documentation on 10/6/2023 and 10/16/2023. 3) Wound care: cleanse wound to
Lt. Ischium with NS. Apply honey and calcium alginate. Cover with borderless silicone foam. Change daily,
every day shift for pressure ulcer. Wound care cleanse Lt. plantar foot with Dakins. Apply Santyl and
calcium alginate. Apply ABD and wrap and kerlix. Change M/W/F every day shift Monday, Wednesday,
Friday for neuropathic ulcer. No documentation on 10/6/2023 and 10/16/2023. 4) Wound care: cleans
wound to right buttocks with NS. Apply xeroform and up cover with borderless silicone foam. Change daily.
Wound care: cleanse RT heel with Dakins. Apply Santyl and calcium alginate. Apply ABD and wrap and
kerlix. Change M/W/F every day shift Monday, Wednesday, Friday for neuropathic ulcer. No documentation
on 10/6/2023 and 10/16/2023. 5) Wound care: Cleanse wound to ischium with 1/2 strength Dakins. Apply
moistened 1/2 strength Dakins and cover with borderless silicone foam. Change daily No documentation on
10/5/2023 , 10/6/2023, 10/16/2023, 10/21/2023. 6) Wound care: cleanse wound to right lateral leg with
Dakins. Apply Santyl and Ca Alginate. Cover with silicone borderless foam. Wrap kerlix. Change M/W/F
every day shift every Mon, Wed, Fri for wound care. No documentation on 10/16/2023
During an interview on 10/26/2023 at 1:55 PM, the Director of Nursing confirmed all dates that were blank
were documentation error and that wound care was provided, and each area should have been signed by
the nurse providing the wound care.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105805
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/26/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka
501 S Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
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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 followed infection
control standards of practice specific to hand hygiene during medication administration and cleansing of
automated blood pressure wrist cuff and oxygen saturation probe monitor during direct care.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
During medication administration observation on 10/24/2023 beginning at 9:23 AM, Staff A, License
Practical Nurse (LPN), did not complete hand hygiene before preparing Resident #110's medication. Staff A
entered Resident #110's room and applied an automated blood pressure wrist cuff on the resident's left
wrist to obtain blood pressure and finger probe on the right finger to obtain oxygen saturation. Staff A
removed the blood pressure cuff and oxygen saturation probe from the resident and returned to the
medication cart. Staff A began preparing medications for Resident #110. Staff A did not clean the blood
pressure cuff and the finger probe. Staff A popped one Bicalutamide Oral tablet 50 mg (Bicalutamide), one
Tamsulosin HCL Oral Capsule 0.4 mg, and one Metronidazole 250 mg tablet into her non-gloved hand and
placed the tablets into the medication cup. Staff A, then, returned to Resident #110 and administered the
oral medications. Staff A left Resident #110's room and returned to the medication cart. Staff A collected
the blood pressure cuff and oxygen saturation probe and went to Resident #13's room and obtained his
blood pressure and oxygen saturation. Staff A returned to the medication cart and began preparing
medications for Resident #13. Staff A popped one Amlodipine Besylate 10 mg tablet, one Amiodarone HCL
200 mg tablet, and one Thiamine HCL 100 mg tablet into her non-gloved hand and placed them into the
medication cup. Staff A returned to Resident #13's room and administered the medications. Staff A left
Resident #13's room and returned to the medication cart. Staff A proceeded to Resident #9's room and
applied the automated blood pressure wrist cuff on the resident's wrist and finger probe on his finger and
obtained the readings and returned to the medication cart to prepare medications for Resident #9. Staff A
began preparing medications for Resident #9. Staff A popped one Ferrous Fumarate 324 mg tablet, one
Apixaban tablet, one Glipizide 5 mg tablet, one Losartan 100 mg tablet into her non-gloved hand and then
placed the tablets into the medication cup. Staff A proceeded to Resident #9's room and administered
Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic solution 0.2% (Brimonidine Tartrate) eyedrop in the resident's both eyes.
Staff A administered Brinzolamide Ophthalmic suspension 1% (Brinzolamide) eyedrop in the resident's
both eyes and then administered all oral medications prepared. Staff A did not perform hand hygiene. Staff
A placed the oxygen saturation probe in her pocket and left the blood pressure cuff on top of the medication
cart.
During an interview on 10/24/2023 at 9:55 AM, Staff A, LPN, stated, I do not clean the blood pressure cuff
or oxygen saturation probe before or after each patient. I clean it at the end of the day. I don't want to use
those bleach wipes and I don't know what to clean it with. I do not know what the policy and procedure for
the facility is related to cleaning items used between patients such as the blood pressure cuff and oxygen
saturation probe. I did hand hygiene earlier before I started medication pass and after I completed several
patients. I usually use gel. I miss the cup when I try to pop the medication out of the packet directly into the
medication cup, so to save time, I pop the medication in my hand.
During an interview on 10/24/2023 at 12:24 PM, the Director of Nursing stated, Hand hygiene is expected
before and after each patient contact and before medication preparation and administration. All Resident
equipment is cleaned and disinfected after each use. The blood pressure cuff and the oxygen saturation
probe are to be cleaned after each patient's use.
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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
10/26/2023
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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 10/25/2023 at 10:00 AM, the Unit Manager stated, It is my expectation that hand
hygiene is used before and after each patient contact and before all medication deliveries. Blood pressure
cuffs and oxygen saturation probes are to be cleaned before and after each patient's use. Staff should
never be popping medication into their hands and then administering the medication to patients.
Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Cleaning and Disinfection of Resident-Care Items and
Equipment last reviewed on 1/19/2023 reads, Policy Statement: Resident-care equipment, including
reusable items and durable medical equipment will be cleaned and disinfected according to current CDC
[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] recommendations for disinfection and the OSHA
[Occupational Safety and Health Administration] Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Policy Interpretation and
Implementation: 1. The following categories are used to distinguish the levels of sterilization/ disinfection
necessary for items used in resident care . 4. Reusable items are cleaned and disinfected or sterilized
between residents (e.g., stethoscopes durable medical equipment).
Review of facility policy and procedure titled Handwashing/Hand Hygiene last reviewed on 1/19/2023 reads,
Policy Statement: This facility considers hand hygiene the primary means to prevent the spread of
infections. Policy Interpretation and Implementation . 2. All personnel shall follow the handwashing/hand
hygiene procedures to help prevent the spread of infections to other personnel, residents, and visitors .
When to Wash Hands. 5. Employees must wash their hands for at least fifteen (15) seconds using
antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial soap and water under the following conditions . c. Before and after direct
resident contact (for which hand hygiene is indicated by acceptable professional practice) . i. Upon and after
coming in contact with a resident's intact skin. (e.g., when taking a pulse or blood pressure, and lifting a
resident) . When to Use Alcohol-Based Hand Rub. 6 In most situations, the preferred method of hand
hygiene is with an alcohol-based hand rub. If hands are not visibly soiled, use an alcohol-based hand rub
containing 60-95% ethanol or isopropanol for all the following situations: a. Before and after direct contact
with residents . d. Before preparing or handling medications . g. After contact with a resident's intact skin . i.
After contact with objects (e.g., medical equipment) in the immediate vicinity of the resident.
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