F 0700
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a
resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed
consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Based on observation, record review, and staff and resident interview, the facility failed to ensure 2
(Resident #49 and #165) of 2 residents reviewed for accident hazards were assessed for the need and safe
use of bedrails, obtained an informed consent prior to the use of the bed rails, and ensured evaluation for
potential entrapment zones. Failure to ensure bed rails were appropriate and safe placed the residents at
risk.
The findings included:
The facility's Policies and Procedure, Subject: Side Rail/Bed rail (effective 4/19/18) listed:
1. Prior to installation of a side rail/bed rail complete the side rail/bed rail evaluation to evaluate the resident
for risk of entrapment.
2. Review the risk and benefits with the resident and/or resident representative.
3. Obtain consent from the resident and/or resident representative.
The Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment Guidance to Reduce Entrapment for Industry and
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) staff, issued on March 2006, identified the area between the bed rails
and mattress; and between the head or foot board and mattress as a risk for head entrapment.
Recommendations included caution should be taken when using these products to ensure a tight fit of the
mattress to the bed system. (source:
https://www.fda.gov/downloads/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/UCM072729.pdf)
1. On 11/30/20 at 9:57 a.m., Resident #49 was observed sitting in her room in a wheelchair. There were two
bedrails observed at the head of the bed. The head of bed was slightly elevated, and a large gap was noted
between headboard and mattress. Resident #49 stated she was unaware the rails were there and was
unsure what they could be used for. Resident #49 said she had not consented to their placement.
On 11/30/20 at 12:41 p.m., Resident #49 stated the bed rails were present on the bed upon her arrival.
Review of Resident #49's clinical record revealed no assessment for the safe use of bed rails to include
potential entrapment zones.
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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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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105983
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/03/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harborview Sarasota
4783 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0700
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
2. On 11/30/20 at 9:45 a.m., Resident #165 was observed sitting in his room in a wheelchair. There were
two bed rails observed at the head of the bed. Resident #165 stated he was not informed of them and did
not consent to their use. He said the bed rails were present upon his admission, and he assumed it was
normal for a hospital bed.
On 12/1/20 at 3:19 p.m., Resident #165 was observed lying in bed with the right bed rail in the raised
position.
Review of the admission Data Collection dated 11/14/20 indicated an evaluation for side rails was
completed. There was no evidence of a bed rail evaluation having been done in the clinical record. There
was no informed consent in Resident #165's chart for the use of bed rails.
On 12/2/20 at 10:12 a.m., during an interview with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), she stated an
evaluation was to be done for all bed rails and the nurses are to review the risk and benefit of bed rails to
obtain informed consent. The ADON said ideally bed rails would not be on beds at the time of admission.
The ADON said she kept a list of residents using side rails. She said she was not aware that Resident #49
had side rails. The ADON reviewed Resident #49 and #165's records and confirmed there was no
assessment for the safe use of bed rails to include any informed consent for their use. The ADON said she
was unsure of who would officially evaluate beds, bed rail fitting, mattresses and entrapment zones. The
ADON said maintenance did periodic inspections.
On 12/2/20 at 10:32 a.m., Resident #165's bed was observed with the ADON and she acknowledged two
side rails at head of bed.
On 12/2/20 10:34 a.m., Resident #49's bed was observed with the ADON and she acknowledged two bed
rails at head of bed. The ADON placed the bed to flat position and confirmed a gap between head of bed
and mattress.
On 12/2/20 at 10:42 a.m., the Administrator measured Resident #49's bed from headboard to footboard as
86.75 inches and mattress as 78 inches, creating a possible 8.75-inch gap. He measured the width of
mattress as 35 inches, mattress to rail as 3.25 inches, and verified this was an entrapment zone. He said
he would get it adjusted.
On 12/03/20 11:04 a.m., the Administrator brought the operation and maintenance manuals for Resident
#49's and Resident #165's beds. Review of owner's manual for the two beds used in facility both referenced
the FDA bed safety guidelines as outlined in
https://www.fda.gov/downloads/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/UCM072729.pdf).
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105983
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/03/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harborview Sarasota
4783 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and
the public.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment
free from bio growth for residents, staff and the public by not having clean surfaces; storing and preparing
resident medications in a sanitary environment; and not repairing damaged walls in resident rooms and
bathrooms. Not maintaining a sanitary environment has the potential for cross contamination and promotes
bio growth.
The findings included:
1. On 12/1/20 at 12:30 p.m., review of the facility report date 11/16/20 from ECO Mold Testing, who came
onsite to assess 3 areas of concern, revealed the 3 areas identified had high concentrations of Aspergillus,
Penicillium, Cladosporium, and Hyphal Fragment Fungi. These tests were achieved by air sampling and
tape or swab testing. The areas focused were the Employee Break Room, the Weight Room, and the SSU
Nurses Station. All 3 of the locations were observed during the 2:00 p.m., to 4:30 p.m., life safety tour. All 3
areas had signs such as bio growth appearances. Additionally, and not included in the report, the life safety
tour revealed similar signs of bio growth in the shower by resident room [ROOM NUMBER], Central Supply,
Medical Records, Medical Records Storage, Storage Room next to Medical Records Storage, SSU
Nourishment, SSU Medication Room, Dietary Managers Office, and Dry Food Storage. These were mostly
located on the ceiling surrounding the air conditioning diffusers and some extruded lighting.
Photographic evidence obtained
On 12/1/20 at 3:00 p.m., during an interview with the regional life safety coordinator, revealed the facility
had not put any interim measures in place from 11/16/20 through 12/1/20 to protect the residents until a
remediation company can mitigate all the issues. After surveyor intervention some of the rooms were
enclosed with Plastic Sheeting and duct tape to prevent mold spores from migrating out of the affected
rooms. The presence of mold in especially high concentrations, can exacerbate immune suppression,
respiratory compromise, and allergies in residents, staff and other building occupants, with these
conditions.
2. On 11/30/20, 12/1/20, and 12/3/20, during a tour of the facility, the following was observed:
room [ROOM NUMBER] - the wall was in disrepair behind the resident's bed.
room [ROOM NUMBER] - the resident's wheelchair was heavily soiled with dust and debris; the shared
dresser was gouged, viably soiled /heavily stained and missing a handle on one of the drawers; the floor
was heavily marred and stained; and a large accumulation of dust was present along the inside vent of the
air conditioner (AC) wall unit.
room [ROOM NUMBER] 3- the wall was gouged next to the resident's bed; the shared dresser was gouged,
viably soiled/heavily stained and missing a handle on one of the drawers; and dust was accumulated along
the top of the vents of the AC unit.
room [ROOM NUMBER] - the wall behind the toilet was soiled with detached section of drywall; the metal
bar behind the toilet was stained; cobwebs were present along the top of the walls and in the
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105983
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/03/2020
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harborview Sarasota
4783 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
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 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
corner behind the door; the shared dresser was gouged, viably soiled /heavily stained and the handle was
partially detached on one of the drawers; and bio growth was present around the detector in the ceiling.
room [ROOM NUMBER] - the shared dresser was gouged, viably soiled /heavily stained with exposed
wood near base; there was a large patch of drywall plaster on the wall across from the residents' beds;
gouged wall next to resident's bed; a large accumulation of dust was present along the inside vent of the
AC unit; the metal bar behind the toilet was stained; and the base of the toilet was heavily stained with
black/brown areas.
room [ROOM NUMBER] - detached cover with cable hanging loose from hole in upper wall; and gouged
walls around room and next to resident's bed.
room [ROOM NUMBER] - the wall was gouged behind the resident's bed; the door to the bathroom was
gouged; the gout was stained in the shower floor; the light fixture in the shower had a large accumulation of
insects inside globe; and the metal bar behind the toilet was stained.
The staff bathroom at the SSU unit nursing was in disrepair with stained and peeling walls; heavily
soiled/stained floor; heavy accumulation of black debris along cove base; dust and rust present on pipes
under hand sink with hole present in wall; wall behind sink had signs of water damage; with brown staining
along wall; and heavy corrosion on faucets in sink.
On 12/1/20 at 10:48 a.m., the GNR unit medication room was observed along with the GNR Unit Manager.
The air vent was heavily coated with bio growth; the refrigerator had several areas of rust present on the
side; the hand sink was heavily soiled/stained; the cabinets were soiled/stained with a section of exposed
wood near bottom; several of the drawers and doors were stuck and had to be pried open; and the wall
cover light switch was partially detached.
On 12/1/20 at 11:10 a.m., the SSU medication room was observed along with the Assistant Director of
Nursing. The air vent was heavily coated in rust and bio growth was present along the edges; the ceiling
was stained brown next to the vent; and there was no soap dispenser or paper towels present by the hand
sink.
On 12/1/20 at 1:11 p.m., the employee break room was observed. The ceiling was heavily damaged with
cracks and detached areas of plaster; and the metal air vents had bio growth present.
On 12/3/20 at 9:10 a.m., a tour was conducted with the Administrator and Housekeeping Supervisor. The
above room issues were again observed. The Administrator acknowledged the areas of concern and said
the dressers were beyond repair and needed to be replaced. The Administrator confirmed he was aware of
the areas of bio growth in the facility.
*Photographic evidence obtained*
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