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Inspection visit

Health inspection

RADIANT NURSING AND REHAB AT PALATKACMS #1058051 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to inform the resident representative following a change in the resident's condition for 1 of 3 sampled residents, Resident #1. Findings include: Review of Resident #1's admission record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, acute kidney failure, chronic kidney disease, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and muscle weakness. Review of Resident #1's progress note completed by Staff A, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), dated 4/2/2024 at 1:26 PM read, Resident was transferring from bedside commode to wheelchair, and she states her legs gave out and she slide [Sic.] to the floor. CNA [Certified Nursing Assistant] was in the room assisting resident with the transfer and was able to lower resident to the floor. No apparent injury noted at that time no cuts or bruises. [Medical Doctor's name] was notified and family member phone states the number could not be dialed. DON [Director of Nursing] was made aware of incident. Resident denies injury and pain, she said she couldn't breathe rescuer puffer given at that time. During an interview on 5/2/2024 at 12:58 PM, Staff A, LPN, stated, I was assigned to [Resident #1's name] when she fell. I completed an assessment, notified the doctor, and attempted the family but the call would not go through. I don't remember what the message said. I did not inform the resident that I could not get her daughter and did not follow through to obtain a correct number for the records. During an interview on 5/2/2024 at 12:18 PM, the Director of Nursing stated, I was aware that the daughter could not be reached by the phone number recorded, but the resident is responsible for herself, so I did not attempt to get the correct phone number. I didn't ask the resident if she wanted us to call her daughter because I didn't think I had to inform the family since she is responsible for herself. Review of the facility policy and procedures titled Change in a Resident's Condition or Status revised in February 2021 read, Policy Statement: Our facility promptly notifies the resident, his or her attending physician, and the resident representative of changes in the resident's medical/mental condition and /or status (e.g., changes in level of care, billing/payments, resident rights, etc.) Policy Interpretation and Implementation . 4. Unless otherwise instructed by the resident, a nurse will notify the resident's representative when: a. the resident is involved in any accident or incident (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 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 05/21/2024 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 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm that results in an injury including injuries of an unknown source; b. there is a significant change in the resident's physical, mental, or psychosocial status; c. there is a need to change the resident's room assignment. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105805 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0580GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F580 - Notification of Changes

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 21, 2024 survey of RADIANT NURSING AND REHAB AT PALATKA?

This was a inspection survey of RADIANT NURSING AND REHAB AT PALATKA on May 21, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at RADIANT NURSING AND REHAB AT PALATKA on May 21, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) tha..."

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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