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RADIANT NURSING AND REHAB AT PALATKACMS #1058059 citations on this visit
9 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 9 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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 (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 16 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 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 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. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105805 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 16 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 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 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. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105805 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 16 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 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 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 (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105805 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 16 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 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 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. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105805 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 16 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 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 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. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105805 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 16 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 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 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. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105805 If continuation sheet Page 7 of 16 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 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 0759 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete 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). Event ID: Facility ID: 105805 If continuation sheet Page 8 of 16 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 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 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. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105805 If continuation sheet Page 9 of 16 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 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 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. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105805 If continuation sheet Page 10 of 16 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 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 (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105805 If continuation sheet Page 11 of 16 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 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 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] (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105805 If continuation sheet Page 12 of 16 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 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 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. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105805 If continuation sheet Page 13 of 16 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 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. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105805 If continuation sheet Page 14 of 16 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 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 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. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105805 If continuation sheet Page 15 of 16 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 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. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105805 If continuation sheet Page 16 of 16

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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.

  • 0759GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F759 - Medication Errors

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0640GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F640 - Automated data processing requirement-

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

  • 0641GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F641 - Accuracy of Assessments

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0677GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

  • 0773GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F773 - The facility must—

    Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Epotential 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.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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What happened during the October 26, 2023 survey of RADIANT NURSING AND REHAB AT PALATKA?

This was a inspection survey of RADIANT NURSING AND REHAB AT PALATKA on October 26, 2023. The surveyor cited 9 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at RADIANT NURSING AND REHAB AT PALATKA on October 26, 2023?

Yes, 9 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater."

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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