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.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations record reviews and interviews, the facility's failure to ensure drugs and biologicals used in the
facility are stored and labeled properly, failed to ensure expired medical supplies are discarded and failed to
ensure controlled medication are reconciled in accordance with professional standards; as evidence by an
antibiotic eye ointment observed with no open and or expiration date for Resident #75, two normal saline
bottles on Resident# 54's night stand and an unreconciled controlled substance for Resident #76.
The findings included:
1) On [DATE] at 9:07 AM, review of the second floor North Medication Cart#2 with Staff B, Registered
Nurse (RN). revealed one antibiotic eye ointment for Resident#75. without an open date or expiration date
prescribed for Resident# 75, the label read dispense date [DATE] (photo). The Medication Administration
Record revealed it was last administered on [DATE] at 1:00 PM to Resident#75. When asked what was the
open or expiration date Staff B, RN reported it was opened on a previous shift and would refer to the
supervisor.
2) On [DATE] at 9:20 AM a check of the suction machine on the third-floor emergency cart was completed
with Staff D, RN. The short tubing that connects the suction machine to canister had an expiration date of
2018 (photo) Staff D, RN acknowledged the expired date and stated That tubing was in the bag with the
suction machine and would have been the first tubing used upon emergency. The supervisor checks the
emergency cart every day.
On [DATE] at 1:21 PM The Nursing supervisor stated: All eye drops and ointments should be labeled with
an open date and an expiration date. If it isn't labeled staff should reorder not write the date it was found
open and the suction machine on the emergency cart should be checked daily on the night shift.
3) On [DATE] at 9:13 AM, during a medication administration observation for Resident#54 with Staff E, RN
on the second floor's South Medication cart#2 revealed two bottles of saline observed on Resident# 54's
bedside. After the medication administration Staff E, RN was asked if saline solutions are permitted at the
resident' bedside. Staff E stated:: No. and returned to Resident#54's bedside and discarded the two bottles
of normal saline in the trash bin in the room Staff E, RN revealed: [Resident#54] has a colostomy, and we
use the saline to clean it. I did round this morning and did not notice it was there.
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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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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Palmetto Subacute Care Center
7600 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33144
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F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
4) On [DATE] 09:05 AM Resident #76 was in bed and complained of knee pain to the surveyor. Staff N,
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) was asked about Resident#76 pain management. Staff N revealed
Resident#76 received Tramadol 50 mg(milligram) tablet by mouth 8:00 AM and had been reassessed at
8:30 AM and she reported an improvement. Review of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for
Resident #76's Tramadol revealed Staff N, LPN signed at 8:06 AM for a Tramadol administration and record
review of the controlled substance log sheet revealed the last signature for the administration of Tramadol
50 mg tablet to Resident#76 was on [DATE] at 3:00 AM by another staff member (photo). Staff N, LPN
stated, I administered the medication at 8:06 AM and usually sign at the time of administration but I didn't
because I was with [Resident#76] at that time Staff. Staff N, LPN reassessed Resident #76 with the
surveyor and resident reported a relief of pain.
Record review of a demographic sheet for Resident#76 revealed an admission Date: [DATE] with Diagnosis
that included: GOUT and record review of Resident#76's [DATE] physician's order sheet revealed orders
dated [DATE]: Tramadol HCl Oral Tablet 50 MG (Tramadol HCl) *Controlled Drug* directions: give one tablet
by mouth every six hours as needed for Moderate Pain for 10 Days and Tramadol HCl Oral Tablet 50 MG
(Tramadol HCl) *Controlled Drug* Give one tablet by mouth one time a day for Pain Management (prior to
Rehab) for 10 Days.
On [DATE] at 2:41 PM The Director of Nursing was asked the protocol for signing out controlled substances
and replied, Narcotics should be signed out at the time of administration.
Record review of a Policy entitled, Medication Labeling Storage Published: [DATE]. Policy Statement: The
facility stores all medications and biologicals in locked compartments under proper temperature, humidity
and light controls. Only authorized personnel have access to keys. Policy Interpretation and
Implementation. Medication Labeling 1. Labeling of medications and biologicals dispensed by the pharmacy
is consistent with applicable federal and state requirements and currently accepted pharmaceutical
practices. 2. The medication label includes, at a minimum: a.
medication name (generic and/or brand); d. expiration date, when applicable.
4. Antiseptics, disinfectants, and germicides used in any aspect of resident care must have legible,
distinctive labels that identify the contents and the directions for use and shall be stored separately from
regular medications.
Record review of a Policy titled, Controlled Substances effective date 9/2018 revised 8/2020 revealed
Policy: Medications included in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classification as controlled
substances and medications classified as controlled substances by state law are subject to special
ordering, receipt, and record keeping requirements in the facility, in accordance with federal and state laws
and regulations. Before a controlled drug can be dispensed, the pharmacy must be in receipt of a clear,
complete, and signed written prescription from a person lawfully authorized to prescribe controlled
substances. IV. Documentation of a Controlled Substance Prescription: 1. Each controlled substance
prescription is documented in the resident's medical record with the date and time of receipt and the
signature of the person receiving the prescription. The prescription is recorded on the physician order sheet
or telephone order sheet or posted elsewhere in the record and recorded on the MAR.
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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 0849
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will
arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Based on interviews and record reviews the facility failed to notify the hospice provider of a significant
change in condition for one resident (Resident #239) out of two sampled hospice residents as evidenced by
no documentation indicating the hospice provider was notified of Resident #239's transfer to the hospital via
emergency services.
The findings included:
Record review of Resident #239's demographic face sheet revealed an initial admission dated 8/23/21 a
readmission date of 7/29/22 and a discharged date of 7/4/24 with diagnosis that include Alzheimer's
disease with late onset.
Review of Resident # 239's physician's order sheet indicated an order dated 9/1/22 for: Routine Hospice
Care for diagnosis of End stage Alzheimer's.
Record review of Care plan initiated on 9/2/22 and revised on 8/15/24 revealed Resident #239 was at end
of life with a of terminal illness and has chosen a palliative approach to care, comfort Care and is under
hospice services with a goal that Resident #239 will receive comfort/palliative care according to individual
wishes and facility policy through the review date. Interventions included: Assess and treat pain, administer
medications per orders, assess emotional and spiritual needs of resident/family/caregiver and meet same
when possible.
Review of a hospice visit report revealed the last evaluation provided by the hospice nurse was on a note
dated 7/2/24.
Further record review revealed a progress note dated 7/8/24 indicating Resident #239's family members
met with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 7/8/24 and reported they did not inform the facility of their new
phone number; and had not received the voice mail until Saturday 7/7/24 when the phone data was
transferred to the new phone.
Record review of progress note revealed Resident#239 was transferred to the hospital and a voicemail was
left for the family.
There was no documentation found to indicate that hospice was notified.
On 12/18/24 at 11:45 AM The Nursing supervisor revealed when a resident is receiving hospice care and is
sent to the hospital the doctor, family and hospice nurse are notified immediately, and it is documented in
the progress notes.
On 12/19/24 at 9:12 AM Staff A, Registered Nurse for Hospice (RN) stated, I remember visiting [Resident
#239] while he was residing in the facility however I don't recall if I was notified when he was discharged to
the hospital.
During an interview on 12/19/24 at 9:39 AM the DON was asked who was notified when Resident #239 was
discharged to the hospital; the DON stated: The family came to facility to retrieve the belongings and told
me the hospice nurse called them to see how the resident was doing in the hospital. They also mentioned
they didn't know he had been transferred and I told them a voicemail was left on the
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105939
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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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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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0849
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
phone number we had. It was revealed through the conversation that the family's phone information was
being transferred to a new phone and the information was received once it was transferred. The nurse on
the floor was supposed to notify hospice but there is no documentation that hospice was notified however it
is the standard.
Record review of a hospice contract dated 8/29/13 titled Nursing Facility Services Agreement: Facility shall
immediately inform Hospice of any change in the condition of a Hospice Patient. This includes, without
limitation, a significant change in a Hospice Patient's physical, mental, social or emotional status, clinical
complications that suggest a need to alter the Plan of Care, a need to transfer the Hospice Patient to
another facility, or the death of a Hospice Patient.
Record review of a policy titled Hospice Program published 10/3/24 documented: Hospice services are
available to residents at the end of life. Policy Interpretation and Implementation Our facility has an
agreement in place with at least one Medicare-certified hospice to ensure that residents who wish to
participate in a hospice program may do so. 10. In general, It is the responsibility of the facility to meet the
resident's personal care and nursing needs in coordination with the hospice representative .The
responsibilities include the b. Twenty-four-hour room and board care; C. hospice and delineated in the
hospice plan of care; Notifying the hospice about the following: emotional status. A significant change in the
resident's physical, mental, social, or care. Clinical complications that suggest a need to alter the plan of (3)
A need to transfer the resident from the facility for any condition. The resident's death. Communicating with
the hospice provider (and documenting such communication) to ensure that the needs of the resident are
addressed and met 24 hours per day.
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105939
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2024
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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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0867
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop
corrective plans of action.
Based on record reviews and interview, the facility failed to demonstrate effective plan of actions to correct
identified quality deficiency in the problem area related to repeated deficient practice for F761-Label/Store
Drugs and Biologicals. As evidenced by nurse not signing narcotic log at time of medication administration
and not labeling antibiotic eye ointment with expiration and opened date.
Review of the facility's survey history revealed; during the recertification survey with an exit dated
08/24/2023 the facility was cited F761 for failure to secure a controlled medication.
Review of the facility's policy and procedures titled Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
(QAPI) Plan revision dated 09/2024 states: Our QAPI plan includes the policies and procedures used to
identify and use data to monitor our performance and establish goals, thresholds for improvement
measures, and data at the facility, state, and national levels. Such data and performance measures will be
used to:
i. Identify and monitor our performance
ii. Establish goals and thresholds for our performance measurement.
iii. Utilize resident, staff, and family input.
iv. Identify and prioritize problems and opportunities for improvement.
v. Systematically analyze underlying causes of systemic problems and adverse events.
vi. Develop corrective action or performance improvement activities.
During an interview on 12/19/2024 at 2:16 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the Quality
Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee meet on the third Wednesday of each month.
The committee includes the Medical Director, Corporate Medical Director, Administrator, DON, Infection
Prevention, Dietitian, Food Service Director, Environmental Services, Human Resources, Social Worker,
Activities Director, Business Office, Rehab Director, Educator, and MDS. The Pharmacy Consultant come
quarterly, and the pharmacy representative comes monthly.
Every department need to be presenting for their own department. They should all have an area of
performance improvement for their specific department and reports are submit for corporate on any
projects they are working on. For the previously cited deficiencies, audits were done weekly for
approximately 3 months. Monitoring and surveillance are done by observations, competencies, and
cameras. I have a huge screen TV in my office, and I watch the staff; for example, when they are passing
meds
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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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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interviews and record review the facility failed to implement infection control protocols for the
disinfectant wipes on two out of three floors in the facility, as evidenced by one container of expired
disinfectant wipes observed on the second floor and two containers of expired disinfectant wipes on the
third floor, and two containers of disinfectant wipes with expiration dates that were illegible. There were 85
residents residing in the facility at the time of survey.
Residents Affected - Some
On [DATE] at 9:55 AM, during a facility tour, disinfectant wipes were observed secured to the walls. Further
observations revealed one container of disinfectant wipes on the second floor and two containers of
disinfectant wipes on the third floor had an expiration date of [DATE] and two other disinfectant wipes
containers expiration date was not legible (photographic evidence).
On [DATE] at 10:03 AM, a visual tour to look at the disinfectant wipes was conducted with the Minimum
Data Set (MDS) Coordinator on the second and third floors. The MDS Coordinator stated: According to the
dates on the containers these wipes are expired, and I will notify the Housekeeping director to change
them.
During an interview on [DATE] at 10:43 AM, the Housekeeping/Maintenance Director stated: I am
responsible for replacing the disinfectant wipes when they run out. I check the wipes containers weekly on
each floor. If the container is expired, I throw it away. The reason some of the containers have an expiration
date of [DATE] is because I placed new wipes from a new container into the old containers and I change
the bottle when it breaks. I don't know how staff will be able to know it is not expired.
On [DATE] at 1:47 PM, The Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) on the second floor were asked how and
when the disinfectant wipes were used. Staff G, CNA replied, I use the disinfectant wipes to clean
equipment, and I check the expiration date and tell maintenance if its expired. Staff H, CNA replied: We use
the disinfectant wipes to clean equipment. We check the expiration date of the wipes and if its expired we
tell the nurse and the maintenance. We don't use the wipes that are expired. Staff I, Certified Nursing
assistant (CNA) replied, I use the disinfectant wipes to clean equipment. I check the expiration date of the
wipes and if its expired I don't use them and tell the nurse and the maintenance. We don't use the wipes
that are expired.
Staff J, CNA stated: We use the disinfectant wipes to clean equipment. We check the expiration date of the
wipes and if its expired we tell the nurse and the maintenance. We don't use the wipes that are expired.
On [DATE] at 1:21 PM, the Nursing supervisor stated: Staff should check expiration dates before using the
wipes. If they notice the wipes are expired it should be communicated to maintenance.
Interview on [DATE] at 12:55 PM, with the Facility's Infection Preventionist and Director of Nursing. Both
revealed the Environmental Services personnel replace expired or finished Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE). Staff should not be using any expired PPE or disinfectant wipes.
Record review of a Policy titled, Infection Prevention and Control Program Revised [DATE]. Policy
Statement: 1. The infection prevention and control program is a facility-wide effort involving all disciplines
and individuals and is an integral part of the quality assurance and performance
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105939
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2024
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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(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
improvement program. 2. The elements of the infection prevention and control program consist of
coordination/oversight, policies/procedures, surveillance, data analysis, antibiotic stewardship, outbreak
management, prevention of infection, and employee health and safety. Policy Interpretation and
Implementation 1. Coordination and Oversight a. The infection prevention and control program is
coordinated and overseen by an infection prevention specialist (infection preventionist).
Residents Affected - Some
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