F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a
homelike environment as evidenced by not providing housekeeping and maintenance services necessary
to maintain an orderly, and comfortable interior for resident rooms #203, #207A, #210, #213, #215A, #217,
#219, #225B, #229, #235, #236A.
The findings included:
Review of the facility's policy and procedure noted the following:
Homelike Environment dated 03/08/2023.
Policy Statement:
Residents are provided with safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment and encouraged to use
their personal belongings to extent possible.
Policy Interpretation and implementation:
1. Staff provides person-centered care that emphasizes the resident's comfort, independence and personal
need and preferences.
2. The facility staff and management maximize, to the extent possible, the characteristics of the facility that
reflect a personalized, homelike setting. The characteristics include:
a) Clean, sanitary and orderly environment.
b) Personalized furniture and room arrangements.
c) Clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition.
During the Environmental Tour conducted on 8/21/23 08:50 AM the following was observed:
Room# 203 - The exterior of the nightstand had exposed/sharp edges (X2).
Room# 207A - The bed foot board was peeled.
Room# 210 - The exterior of the nightstand had exposed/sharp edges (X2).
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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.
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Miami, FL 33144
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Room# 213 - The exterior of the nightstand had exposed/sharp edges (X2) and the bathroom's mirror with
desilverization(removal of silver).
Room# 215A - The exterior of the nightstand had exposed/sharp edges and the bathroom's mirror with
desilverization.
Residents Affected - Few
Room# 217 - The exterior of the nightstand had exposed/sharp edges (X3) and the bathroom's mirror with
desilverization.
Room# 219 - The exterior of the nightstand had sharp edges.
Room# 225B - The exterior of the nightstand had sharp edges.
Room# 229 - The exterior of the nightstand had exposed/sharp edges (X2).
Room# 235 - The bed was in disrepair (headboard is peeling (X2).
Room# 236A - The bed was in disrepair, a peeling surface.
During an interview on 08/24/23 at 07:24 AM, with the Maintenance Director, it was revealed the room
maintenance is monthly, the Maintenance Director reported, when there is a new admission, we check
everything. On a monthly basis we check, touch up paint on the walls and bathrooms. The Maintenance
Director reported, at the moment, I am in charge of checking night tables and beds, and I am changing
some on a monthly basis. I started that project two months ago. He reported, for the night tables I have
changed only three, and for the beds I have changed eleven. At the moment we are ordering 6 beds at
month, and we haven't put a specific plan in place for the night tables.
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Miami, FL 33144
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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
interview and record review, the facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for two
residents (Resident # 67, and Resident # 81) out of two residents MDS reviewed for accuracy. Resident #
67 was not coded for hospice care, and Resident # 81 was inaccurately coded for discharge to the hospital
and the resident was discharged home.
Residents Affected - Few
The findings included:
1. Record review of the clinical records for Resident # 67 revealed, the resident was admitted to the facility
on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. Clinical diagnoses included, but were not limited to, Other Specified
Degenerative Diseases of Nervous System; Dysphagia Following Other Cerebrovascular Disease;
Unspecified Dementia, Unspecified Severity, Without Behavioral Disturbance, Psychotic Disturbance, Mood
disturbance and Anxiety; Unspecified Psychosis Not Due to a Substance or Known Physiological condition;
Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Unspecified; Anxiety Disorder, Unspecified.
Record review of the Physician Orders dated 08/26/2022 revealed, the resident had a Do Not Resuscitate
Order.
Record review of the Physician Orders dated 10/11/2022 revealed, Routine Hospice Care with a Hospice
Company.
Record review of the Physician Orders dated 10/12/202 revealed, the resident was admitted under Hospice
Care with a diagnosis of Cerebrovascular Disease.
Record review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) Section C Cognitive Status dated 07/22/2023
revealed, the resident's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) summary score was 03 out of 15,
indicating severe cognitive impairment; Section O Special Treatments, Procedures and Programs revealed
the resident was not coded for the resident being the under hospice care.
Record review of Hospice Care Plan initiated on 7/22/2022 with the next review date 11/9/2023 revealed,
the resident is at the end of life/diagnosis of terminal illness - Cerebrovascular Disease. Goal: Resident will
receive comfort/palliative care according to individual wishes and facility policy through the review date.
Interventions: Administer medications per physician orders. Assess and treat Pain. Assess emotional and
spiritual needs of resident/family/caregiver and meet same when possible. Position for comfort. Provide
comfort measures and honor preferences when possible. Refer to hospice program physician orders. Refer
to Social Services for emotional support and assistance with advanced directives if necessary. Work
cooperatively with hospice team to ensure the resident's spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical, and
social needs are met.
Interview with Staff B, the MDS coordinator on 08/24/2023 at 11:32 AM revelaed, he started to work as the
MDS Coordinator recently. He stated resident # 67 is under hospice care. He stated the resident should be
coded as a hospice resident.
Review of the facility's Policies and Procedures for Comprehensive Assessments dated 03/08/2023
revealed, that Policy Statement: Comprehensive Assessments are conducted to assist in developing
person-centered care plans. Policy Interpretation and Implementation: 8-A significant error is an error in an
assessment where: a) the resident overall clinical status is not accurately represented (i.e.,
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palmetto Subacute Care Center
7600 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33144
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F 0641
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
miscoded) on the erroneous assessment and/or results in an inappropriate plan of care; and b) the error
has not been corrected via submission of a more recent assessment.
2. Record review of Resident #81's Minimum Data Set (MDS) Discharge Return Not Anticipated/End of
Prospective Payment System (PPS) Part A Stay dated 6/20/2023, admit date [DATE] revealed,
Residents Affected - Few
Section A-Identification Information revealed Entry/discharge reporting: Discharge - return not anticipated,
Type of Discharge-Planned, discharge date : [DATE], Discharge Status: Acute hospital.
Section I - Active Diagnoses included: Diabetes Mellitus (DM).
Review of the Nursing Progress Note dated 6/20/2023 revealed, Patient is on the way home in family's car
via wheel chair. Skin without impairment. Able to ambulate with assisting device. Prescriptions, clothing,
and valuables were received by patient. Discharge instructions and follow up appointment with Primary
Care Physician (PCP) in two weeks given. Patient verbalized understanding.
Review of the Physician Visit Note dated 6/20/2023 revealed, Chief complaint-Discharge Summary, Plan:
discharge home, home health evaluation and treatment.
Record review of the document titled, Nursing Home Transfer And Discharge Notice with date notice is
given as 6/16/23.The effective date was 6/19/23. Location to which resident is transferred or discharged
(required): Name: Home. Reasons: Your health has improved sufficiently so that you no longer need the
services provided by this facility. Brief explanation: discharged (D/C) home signed and dated 6/19/23.
Reviewed Post Discharge Plan of Care signed and dated 6/19/23 with Discharge Destination: Home and
Family.
During an interview with Staff B, the (MDS) Coordinator on 08/24/23 at 11:28 AM, when asked about the
MDS for Resident #81 and upon revision of Resident #81's MDS list there was a correction dated
08/24/2023. The MDS Coordinator was asked whether the MDS correction was done today? The MDS
Coordinator stated, yes, a correction was done today, she came from an acute hospital and she was
discharged to the community.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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7600 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33144
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to follow the physician's orders and policy for
a midline intravenous (IV) dressing change for one (Resident #25) out of five residents who were receiving
intravenous therapy at the facility. As evidenced by the midline dressing being dated as changed on
7/20/2023. The midline dressing was not changed for one month.
Residents Affected - Few
The findings include:
In an observation on 08/21/23 at 02:45 PM, Resident #25 was awake and sitting in a wheelchair. A midline
intravenous catheter to the right arm was observed. The midline dressing was dated 7/20/23. (See photo
evidence)
In an observation on 08/22/23 at 11:07 AM, Resident #25 was awake in bed, and it was observed that the
dressing to the midline was changed and dated 8/21/23. (See photo evidence)
In an interview on 08/23/23 at 02:46 PM with the Director of Nursing (DON). When asked, What is your
facility's policy for midline dressings changes for residents? The DON stated It is the night shift nurse's
responsibility to change the midline dressings two times a week. Our protocol is to change the midline
dressings on Mondays and Thursdays. The night shift (7 PM to 7 AM) Registered Nurse / Licensed
Practical Nurse responsibilities are posted on the bulletin board in the nursing station.
Record review of Resident #25 medical record revealed, an admission on [DATE]. The residents medical
diagnoses included but were not limited to cellulitis of the right lower limb and right artificial knee joint and
aftercare following joint replacement surgery.
Record review of Resident #25 physician's orders revealed, an order start date of 7/10/2023 at 7:00 PM,
intravenous midline catheter to measure external catheter length on admission, with each dressing change,
and as needed. On every night shift on Mondays and Thursdays. An antibiotic order, Meropenem 2 grams
two times a day by intravenous solution for right knee septic joint for six weeks. The antibiotic was started
on 07/07/2023 at 9:00 AM and completed on 8/17/23 at 9:00 PM.
Record review of Resident #25 medical record revealed, in the admission minimum data set (MDS) dated
[DATE]. In Section C: Cognitive patterns, a brief interview of mental status (BIMS) was a fifteen (indicating
cognitively intact). In section G: Functional status is bed mobility was extensive assistance with a
one-person physical assist. In section I Active diagnosis, hip and knee replacement, aftercare following joint
replacement. In section K: Swallowing/ Nutritional status, no swallowing disorders. In section J: health
conditions, partial or total knee replacement. In section N: Medication, 4 days on antibiotics in the past 7
days. In section O: special treatments were resident on intravenous medication while as a resident.
A record review of the care plans for Resident #25 revealed, on an intravenous antibiotic related to a right
lower limb abscess with cellulitis. Initiated on 07/14/2023. The goal was the resident would be free from
complications related to infection through the review date. Interventions were to administer antibiotics as
per medical doctor orders and maintain universal precautions when providing resident care.
Record review of the document titled 7P- 7A RN/LPN responsibilities revealed, on Mondays and
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7600 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33144
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Thursdays to perform IV dressing changes.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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7600 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33144
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F 0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow physician's orders for oxygen
administration for one out of four sampled residents (Resident #334).
Residents Affected - Few
The findings included:
Observation on 08/21/23 at 10:32 AM revealed, Resident #334 was lying in bed sleeping. Further
observation showed the resident was receiving oxygen therapy; the oxygen concentration level was at 3.5
LPM (liters per minute). (photo evidence obtained)
Review of the physicians order dated 08/18/2023 revealed, an order for Oxygen (O2) via nasal cannula at
2L/min as needed for O2 sat <92% as needed for SOB (shortness of breath).
Review of Resident #334's medical diagnoses dated 08/17/2023 revealed, Gout unspecified (primary),
essential (primary) hypertension, myocardial infarction, chronic kidney disease, and polyneuropathies.
Review of Resident #334's progress notes dated 08/21/2023 (e-medication administration notes) revealed,
an Oxygen via nasal cannula at 2L/min as needed for O2 sat <92% as needed for SOB was
administered. Further review revealed, on 08/22/2023 an Oxygen via nasal cannula at 2L/min as needed for
O2 sat <92% as needed for SOB was administered.
During an interview with Staff C, a Registered Nurse (RN), on 08/23/23 at 12:39 PM, Staff C stated that
they provide supervision for Resident #334 only when she needs it. Staff C then stated, She's receiving
oxygen as PRN (as needed) when her saturation is low at 92. If there is a problem with her oxygen
administration, I will call the pulmonary doctor. I monitor the oxygen level in the morning, in the afternoon. I
check all the vital signs, if there is a problem, I call the doctor.
On 08/23/2023 at 12:56 PM Staff D, a RN, stated that he takes the vital signs for all the residents in the
morning, and that's how he monitors the residents' oxygen saturation. When he comes in the morning, he
checks the oxygen level. He stated that the oxygen saturation has to be less than 92% for the resident to
receive oxygen. He then stated that Resident #334 is only receiving oxygen as PRN. He stated he only
worked with Resident #334 the day before, and the resident's oxygen saturation level was below 92%, so
the resident was receiving oxygen.
Review of the Oxygen Administration policy and procedures dated 05/19/2023 revealed:
Level III
Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidelines for safe oxygen administration.
Preparation:
1. Verify that there is a physician's order for this procedure. Review the physician's orders or facility protocol
for oxygen administration.
2. Review the resident's care plan to assess for any special needs of the resident.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palmetto Subacute Care Center
7600 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33144
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F 0695
3. Assemble the equipment and supplies as needed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
General Guidelines:
Residents Affected - Few
1. Oxygen therapy is administered by way of an oxygen mask, nasal cannula, and/or nasal cannula, and/or
nasal catheter.
a. The oxygen mask is a device that fits over the resident's nose and mouth .
Steps in in the procedures:
8. Turn on the oxygen. Unless otherwise ordered, start the flow of oxygen at the rate of 2 to 3 liters per
minutes.
10. Adjust the oxygen delivery device so that it is comfortable for the resident and the proper flow of oxygen
is being administered.
13. Observe the resident upon setup and periodically thereafter to be sure oxygen is being tolerated.
14. Periodically re-check water level in humidifying jar.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Palmetto Subacute Care Center
7600 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33144
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Based on record review, observation, and interviews, the facility failed to properly secure a controlled
medication for one out of three medication carts observed.
The findings include:
On 08/21/23 at 09:38 AM, during a medication cart observation with Staff A, Registered Nurse (RN) on Two
- South - cart one. The Surveyor observed the narcotic count binder was placed on top of the treatment cart
next to Staff A's medication cart. Staff A, RN and the Surveyor performed a narcotic count, and it was
correct, but the Surveyor observed a bingo card containing one remaining Lorazepam 0.5 mg(milligram) tab
at the end of the narcotic count sheets with its narcotic count record sheet.
On 08/21/23 at 09:45 AM, in an interview with Staff A, RN, when asked, How are controlled substances to
be stored and reason the Ativan was placed in the back of the binder? Staff A, RN stated, these
medications are always to be stored in a locked box. The nurse from the previous shift did this. Review of
the narcotic count sheet revealed, Lorazepam 0.5 mg tab was signed out on 8/21/23 a 4:45 PM with one
tablet remaining. (See photo evidence)
Record review for resident #42 revealed, a medical diagnosis of anxiety disorder. A physician order for
Lorazepam 0.5 milligrams was to be discontinued on 8/21/2023 at 11:59 PM and a new order for
Lorazepam 0.5 milligrams was to be discontinued on 9/5/2023 at 10:29 AM.
On 08/23/23 at 02:52 PM, during an interview with the Director of Nursing. When asked, What is your
facility procedure for storing controlled medications? The Director of Nursing stated, This medication was
discontinued at midnight. Normally, the nurse would give me the medication in the morning, and it needed
to be reordered for the resident. I collect all narcotics and place them in a locked box in my office. It
shouldn't have been in the binder. It should be in the locked box on the cart.
Review of facility policy titled, Storage of Controlled Substances. Revised on August 2020. The policy
statement was medications classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration as controlled substances are
subject to special handling, storage, disposal, and record-keeping in the facility in accordance with federal,
state, and other applicable laws and applicable laws and regulations. In the section, titled Procedures, 2.
Schedule two through five medications and other medications subject to abuse or diversion are stored in
either a permanently affixed, double-locked compartment separate from all other medication or in
accordance with state regulations. 10. Controlled substances remaining in the facility after the order has
been discontinued or the resident has been discharged are retained in the facility in a securely locked area
with restricted access until destroyed in accordance with facility policy and state regulations.
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