F 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, record reviews, and interviews the facility failed to notify the physician of a non-functioning
wound vac and neglected to provide wound care per physician orders for one (#1) of three residents
sampled for surgical wounds.
Findings included:
Review of Resident #1's clinical record showed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnoses not limited to right knee arthritis due to other bacteria, type 2 diabetes mellitus with other
circulatory complications, right knee rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, and acquired absence
of other right toe(s).
Review of Resident #1's operative report dated 4/17/25 showed the resident was 6 weeks post right total
knee arthroplasty with 3 weeks of increasing right knee pain and swelling. The postoperative diagnosis was
prosthetic joint infection of the right knee. The operation conducted on 4/17/25 was a second stage revision
right total knee arthroplasty with removal of antibiotic spacer and the surgeon's application of an incisional
wound vac. The postoperative (postop) instructions included:
- Follow up in 2 weeks after surgery.
- (Manufacturer name) VAC for 2 weeks which will be removed in the office.
- Weight bear as tolerated, lower extremity in the immobilizer to allow for soft tissue rest.
Review of Resident #1's April Medication Administration Record (MAR) showed a follow-up appointment
was scheduled on 4/29/25 with the surgeon for 5/7/25 at 1:30 p.m. The MAR showed an order for the
resident to receive the antibiotic Daptomycin Intravenous solution reconstituted - 500 milligram (mg)
intravenously in the morning for bacterial infection for 4 weeks and 500 mgs of Ciprofloxacin twice daily for
7 days for a bacterial infection.
Review of Resident #1's April Treatment Administration Record (TAR) showed staff were to: Monitor wound
vac and cast to the right foot for signs/symptoms (s/s) of infection every shift. The documentation showed
staff monitored the area during the 12-hour shifts of day and night from 4/24/25 to 4/30/25.
Review of Resident #1's Admission/readmission Data Collection, effective 4/23/25 at 6:08 p.m. revealed the
resident was alert and oriented (A&O) to person, place, and time, had a Peripherally
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105951
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/03/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Aviata at Oakfield
1465 Oakfield Dr
Brandon, FL 33511
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) inserted in the right upper arm, and a left leg surgical site. The staff noted
the resident arrived at the facility on 4/23/25 at approximately 5:50 p.m., was A&O x4, a wound vac noted to
right leg with a cast in place, per order cast is not to be removed until f/u (follow up) with surgeon, and a
PICC in right upper arm. The evaluation did not describe the drainage in the wound vac tubing or canister,
or the amount seen.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of a late entry Physician Progress Note, effective 4/24/25 at 10:37 p.m. revealed Resident #1 had
been admitted at the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) after hospitalization for right knee issues. The history
showed the resident had underwent a second-stage revision of the right total knee arthroplasty which
included the removal of an antibiotic spacer, application of a wound VAC, and insertion of antibiotic beads.
The resident was weight-bearing as tolerated, wound VAC was to remain in place for 2 weeks and due to
deconditioning and need for long-term antibiotics the resident had been admitted for further rehabilitation.
The plan was for the resident to continue current antibiotic regimen, follow up with Orthopedics in 2 weeks,
and to Maintain wound VAC for 2 weeks.
Review of Resident #1's skilled notes dated 4/24, 4/25, 4/26, 4/28, and 4/30/25 revealed staff did not
comment on the presence of the wound vac or if the resident had a surgical incision. The notes showed the
vascular access was not present on 4/24, 4/25, and 4/28 but was present on 4/26 and 4/30/25. The record
revealed staff did not document a skilled note on 4/27 or 4/29/25.
An interview was conducted on 5/20/25 at 12:32 p.m. with Staff A, Licensed Practical Nurse/Unit Manager
(LPN/UM). The staff member reported Resident #1 was admitted with a wound, believed it was either a
pressure or surgical wound, had a wound vac which the resident was admitted with, and an immobilizer
which kept leg straight. Staff A stated a wound vac dressing was to be changed on
Monday-Wednesday-Friday and if the wound vac was inoperable staff were to apply a wet-to-dry dressing,
contact the surgeon. The staff member stated the wound vac and wet-to-dry dressing orders were
standard. Staff A stated the resident came in close to the weekend, on Wednesday 4/23/25. The staff
member reported working Monday through Friday and was notified by the Nurse Practitioner the following
Monday the resident's wound vac was not working and stated need to reach out to the surgical team. Staff
A stated the weekend supervisor had initiated the wet-to-dry dressing on Sunday (4/27/25). Staff A stated
the expectation for staff was to write a note describing the drainage and the amount, pain or discomfort,
and if it had a foul smell. Staff A said, All that goes into your progress note. The staff member reviewed the
April 2025 MAR and TAR confirming it did not include information related to the amount of drainage. The
wound vac was to be on for 2 weeks and the vac would have been set to run for 2 weeks. Staff A did not
know the preset, and the assumption was it stopped working due to the preset. Staff A reported directing
the floor nurse to apply the wet-to-dry dressing, once a day. The original wet-to-dry dressing was done on
4/26 at 10:19 a.m. Staff A, LPN reviewing the record stated the dressing was also done on 4/27 at 11:16
a.m., and on 4/28 before the resident left. Staff A confirmed there was no documentation related to the
application of the dressing on 4/25/25.
An interview was conducted on 5/20/25 at 2:05 p.m. with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and the
Director of Nursing (DON). The NHA reported Resident #1 had been admitted on [DATE] with a wound vac
to the post-surgical wound on right knee. The facility was notified by the surgeon's office (4/30/25) that
Resident #1's wound was not progressing, and they suggested the resident be transferred to hospital for
evaluation. The NHA clarified the surgeon's office had notified the facility the resident was going to the
hospital from the appointment. The NHA reported the following staff interviews:
- Staff B, the resident's primary nurse on (Sunday) 4/27/25, had identified the wound vac cord was not
providing power to the device and had notified the weekend supervisor.
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Event ID:
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105951
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/03/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Aviata at Oakfield
1465 Oakfield Dr
Brandon, FL 33511
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 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
- Staff C, Registered Nurse (RN) was the evening nurse on 4/26 and had stated the wound vac was
plugged in and very little drainage was in tubing and canister.
- Staff D, Registered Nurse/Weekend Supervisor (RN/WS) reported being made aware on 4/27 the wound
vac cord was not providing power and had looked in central supply (CS) for another cord before reaching
out to the CS coordinator.
- Staff E, Central Supply (CS) Coordinator confirmed Staff D had reached out for an alternative cord and
the coordinator had attempted placement of another cord which was not compatible.
- Staff A had been notified by the Nurse Practitioner (NP) on 4/28/25 that Resident #1's wound vac was not
functioning. Staff A had contacted the surgeon's wound care office and had initiated a wet-to-dry dressing
change.
- Staff F, RN was the assigned nurse (for Resident #1) for the 4/28-day shift reported . the wound vac was
not powered on, and the area did not have any edema or redness.
- Staff G, RN was the assigned nurse on 4/29 and had reported not being aware of any concerns with the
wound vac.
- Staff H, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) . reported the machine was not turning on.
During the on-going interview, The NHA reported an order was placed on 4/28 with a start date on 4/29 for
a wet-to-dry dressing. The DON stated if a wound vac was not working staff were to get hold of surgeon
and get orders. The DON was unaware of the surgeon's on-call. The NHA reported reviewing the TAR which
had shown on 4/29 the wet-to-dry dressing was not applied. The NHA stated the primary nurse had notified
the weekend supervisor of non-functioning wound vac. The primary nurse should know to call the physician.
The staff members stated education had been provided to nurses that if a wound vac enters the facility or
was applied, they have an order to notify physician to obtain a wet-to-dry dressing and to check vac
functioning and placement every shift. The DON stated the expectation was for the wound to be assessed
and documented in the daily skilled charting. The DON confirmed the resident did have a PICC and staff
should be documenting the existence, location, and any signs or symptoms of infection. The DON stated
the expectation was for staff to document if the wound vac was functioning, location, description of drainage
and the amount if able to see it.
Review of Resident #1's progress notes revealed a late entry note, effective 4/28/25 at 5:28 p.m., created
on 4/30/25 at 11:32 a.m., written by Staff A showing the writer had received a call from the Orthopedic
office with orders to place a wet to dry dressing on the patient's wound and they would like to see the
resident on 4/30 instead of next month, the writer placed new orders in the electronic record and the facility
would continue with the plan of care at this time.
Review of Resident #1's April 2025 Treatment Administration Record (TAR) revealed the following order:
- Treatment as follows: Cleanse left knee with wound cleanser and pat dry. Apply saline gauze to wound
bed and cover with abdominal (abd) pad every day and as needed for soiling or dislodgement every day
shift for wound care. Start date 4/29/25 at 7:00 a.m., held from 4/30 12:44 p.m. to 5/1 at 12:00 a.m., and
discontinued on 5/2/25 at 12:28 p.m.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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If continuation sheet
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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
105951
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/03/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Aviata at Oakfield
1465 Oakfield Dr
Brandon, FL 33511
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 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
The April 2025 TAR revealed the dressing had been applied on 4/29/25. The corresponding as needed
(prn) order revealed the dressing had not been applied on 4/28, 4/29, or 4/30/25.
An interview was conducted on 5/21/25 at 1:37 p.m. with Staff D, RN/WS (Weekend Supervisor). The staff
member reported being notified on Sunday (4/27/25) morning that the wound vac was not working and had
sent a message to CS that the battery was not charging. Staff D stated the primary nurse would have been
the one to contact the physician and the policy was if a wound vac was not working, the expectation was to
keep the dressing clean, dry, and intact. Staff D stated not knowing what Resident #1's orders were, and
the policy was to have either wet-to-dry (dressing) or to keep the wound vac's sponges clean, dry, and
intact, whatever the order says.
A request was made on 5/20/25 for policies regarding nursing documentation and for wound vac
care/maintenance. The facility showed they did not have those policies.
Review of the policy - Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, & Misappropriation, revised 11/16/22, revealed it is
inherent in the nature and dignity of each resident at the center that he/she be afforded basic human rights,
including the right to be free from abuse, neglect, mistreatment, exploitation and/or misappropriation of
property. The management of the facility recognizes these rights and hereby establishes the following
statements, policies, and procedures to protect these rights and to establish a disciplinary policy, which
results in the fair and timely treatment of occurrences of resident abuse. Employees of the center are
charged with a continuing obligation to treat residents, so they are free from abuse, neglect, mistreatment,
and/ or misappropriation of property. No employee may at any time commit an act of physical,
psychological, or emotional abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and/ or misappropriation of property against any
resident. Violation of the standard subject employees to disciplinary action, including dismissal, provided
herein. The policy defined neglect as: the failure of the center, its employees or service providers provide
goods and services to a resident that are necessary to avoid physical harm, pain, mental anguish or
emotional distress. Examples include but are not limited to:
- Failure to take precautionary measures to protect the health and safety of the resident.
- Intentional lack of attention to physical needs including, but not limited to, toileting and bathing.
- Failure to provide services that result in harm to the resident, such as not turning a bed fast resident or
leaving a resident in a soiled bed.
Review of the policy - Daily Skilled Nursing Progress Note, revised 9/29/17, revealed Residents receiving
skilled care have progress documented daily in the medical record by the nurse. The procedure included:
- Use the daily skilled note to document resident's progress daily on skilled care.
- May document a narrative note in the additional note section for any items not addressed in the note.
- Incidental or by exception documentation may also be included in the narrative note.
-Sign, save and lock assessment in electronic record.
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