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Inspection visit

Health inspection

HUNTERS CREEK NURSING AND REHAB CENTERCMS #1059872 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement physician's orders for laboratory testing for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for medication regimen review from a total sample of 38 residents, (#87). Findings: Review of the medical record revealed resident #87 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] from an acute care hospital with diagnoses of thrombocytopenia (low platelets), anemia, major depressive disorder, anxiety, and insomnia. The Minimum Data Set modified admission assessment with Assessment Reference Date 6/01/2023 noted the resident was rarely or never understood, assessed as severely cognitively impaired, and had not had any rejections of evaluation or care. The assessment showed the resident received insulin injections for 6 days, opioid medication for 5 days, antianxiety medication for 6 days, and antidepressant, anticoagulant, and diuretic medication for 7 out of 7 days during the look back period. The Comprehensive Care Plan noted focus items for high-risk medications that directed nurses to monitor the resident for adverse effects and complete laboratory testing when required. The Psychiatry Evaluation Note for 6/01/2023 read, I ordered Depakote related labs that is CBC (Complete Blood Count), CMP (Complete Metabolic Panel), Depakote level in one week and repeat labs every three months. The Order Summary Report showed from 6/03/2023 to 6/14/2023 physicians orders included the anti seizure medication, Depakote 250 milligrams (MG) every 12 hours for mood disorder. The report did not include laboratory testing for a Depakote level. The Psychiatry Subsequent Note for 6/08/2023 read, Ordered Depakote related labs. No meds (medication) changed. The Consultant Report from the Pharmacy provider dated 6/05/2023 noted the resident, receives Depakote which may cause/worsen thrombocytopenia (low platelets). The most recent platelet count was low at 74 K/uL (thousand cells per microliter) on 5/29/2023. Recommendations: Please reevaluate and consider discontinuing Depakote. The Order Summary Report showed a physician's order on 6/16/2023 to double the Depakote dosage to 500 MG every 12 hours for mood disorder. The Lab Results Report dated 6/27/2023 showed resident #87's platelet count had worsened from 74 K/uL to a critical level of 35 K/uL. The nurses' Progress Notes on 6/27/2023 noted the physician was notified, ordered repeat tests for 6/28/2023, and directed (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 4 Event ID: 105987 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 105987 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/29/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Hunters Creek Nursing and Rehab Center 14155 Town Loop Blvd Orlando, FL 32837 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 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few that if the platelet levels dropped again to 30 K/uL or less, the resident required hospitalization for a platelet transfusion. On 6/29/2023 at 11:26 AM, the Unit Manager said the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse provided nurses with orders by progress notes, entering into the medical record software, or verbalized, and sometimes handwrote them. She said nurses transcribed any verbal or handwritten physician's orders into the medical record to implement. She reviewed resident #87's medical record and acknowledged there were orders to complete laboratory testing for Depakote levels on 6/01/2023 and 6/08/2023. She said the lab work was missed, and she could not explain why it had not been done. On 6/29/2023 at 11:39 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) explained nurses transcribed physicians' orders and monitored residents for adverse effects of medications included in their plan of care. She reviewed resident #87's medical record and acknowledged there were labs ordered for Depakote levels included in the Psychiatry notes on 6/01/2023 and 6/08/2023. She stated the resident should have had lab tests done 3 weeks prior to monitor for toxicity. On 6/29/2023 at 4:21 PM, the DON explained nurses were expected to transcribe orders as part of their routine duties and responsibilities. She said nurses were provided education, training, and job expectations during new hire orientation, annually, and as needed. She said resident #87's medical record clearly showed the plan of care included interventions for lab orders that were not implemented and she concluded it happened due to, human error. The facility policy and procedures titled, Procedural Guidelines for Physician Orders SHCEDU0001.21 read, Authorized center staff should enter new Physician orders in the electronic ordering system as soon as they are received. The Facility Assessment Tool dated 10/31/2022 read, 3.4 . Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse On Hire and Annual . Transcribe Physician's Orders and administer medication according to facility policy and procedures. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105987 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 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 105987 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/29/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Hunters Creek Nursing and Rehab Center 14155 Town Loop Blvd Orlando, FL 32837 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 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 observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain proper infection control practices to prevent contamination during wound care for 1 of 3 residents observed for wound care out of a total sample of 38 residents, (#1). Residents Affected - Few Findings: Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including cerebrovascular disease, sepsis, urinary tract infection, bacterial disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, peripheral vascular disease, non-pressure wound left lower lateral back and pressure wounds sacrum and right lower lateral back. Review of resident #1's medical record revealed a care plan for actual skin breakdown revised on 6/19/23. The care plan indicated the resident had non pressure wound on left lateral lower back and pressure wounds right lower lateral back and sacrum. The care goal read, Resident will show signs of healing and remain free from complications .Wounds will be free from infection . Interventions included a wound care specialist for weekly wound evaluation/treatment. The physician's order for wound care dated 6/23/23 directed nurses to cleanse the lateral back wounds with normal saline, apply gauze wet with Dakins (bleach) solution and secure with gauze island border dressing daily. The wound treatment order dated 6/19/23 for the sacrum was to apply collagen powder and hydrogel with silver, secure with border with silver every day shift and as needed. On 6/28/23 at 2:25 PM, an observation was conducted of wound care for resident #1's right and left lower lateral back and sacral wounds. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) A assisted with positioning the resident and the Director of Nursing (DON) was present during care as well. The Wound Care Nurse performed hand hygiene, gathered wound care dressing supplies, and established a clean working area on the resident's overbed table. LPN A positioned the resident who was in bed onto her left side. The Wound Nurse removed the soiled dressing from the resident's right lower lateral back wound that had moderate amount of blood and yellowish drainage. The Wound Nurse, with the DON's prompting then washed her hands with soap and water, donned new gloves and applied new clean dressing per physician orders. LPN A then positioned the resident onto her right side and the Wound Nurse proceeded to remove the soiled dressing from the resident's left lower back wound. The dressing had moderate amount of bloody drainage. The Wound Nurse proceeded to clean the wound with normal saline and applied Dakins moist gauze and secured it with a border dressing. The Wound Nurse did not perform hand hygiene or change her gloves after she removed the soiled dressing and applied the clean dressing. Prior to doing wound care for the resident's sacral wound, the Wound Nurse removed her soiled gloves, washed her hands in the bathroom, donned new gloves and proceeded to remove the soiled dressing. The dressing had small amount of bloody drainage. The Wound Nurse proceeded to clean the sacral wound with normal saline, applied collagen powder and hydrogel with silver to wound bed using tongue blade and secured it with border dressing. The Wound Nurse did not perform hand hygiene or change gloves after removing the soiled dressing from the sacrum or application of new dressing. For 2 of 3 wounds the wound nurse did not perform hand hygiene and change gloves between dirty and clean procedures. On 6/28/23 at 2:55 PM, an interview was conducted with the Wound Nurse, DON, and Regional Nurse. The Regional Nurse assisted with the interview as the Wound Nurse's primary language was Spanish. They were informed the Wound Nurse did not perform hand hygiene or change gloves while observed doing (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105987 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 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 105987 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/29/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Hunters Creek Nursing and Rehab Center 14155 Town Loop Blvd Orlando, FL 32837 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 0880 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm resident #1's wound care of her sacral and left lower back wounds. The DON and Wound Nurse validated the findings. The DON acknowledged the Wound Nurse did the wound care to resident #1's right lower back wound correctly with her prompting but did not use appropriate technique for the sacral and left lower back wounds. The DON noted it was an infection control concern when a nurse did not remove soiled gloves and perform hand hygiene after removing soiled dressings. Residents Affected - Few A facility policy and procedure for Dressings, Dry/Clean revised September 2013 read, The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidelines for application of dry, clean dressings .Steps in the Procedure .6. Put on clean gloves. Loosen tape and remove soiled dressing. 7. Pull glove over dressing and discard into plastic biohazard bag. 8. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly. 9. Open dry, clean dressings(s) by pulling corners of the exterior wrapping outward, touching only the exterior surface .1. Using clean technique The facilities' policy for Hand Washing/Hygiene revised 6/5/19 read, The facility considers hand hygiene the primary means to prevent the spread of infections .Soap and water is required for hand hygiene when: a. Hands are visible soiled .c. After potential exposure to body fluid FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 105987 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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What happened during the June 29, 2023 survey of HUNTERS CREEK NURSING AND REHAB CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of HUNTERS CREEK NURSING AND REHAB CENTER on June 29, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HUNTERS CREEK NURSING AND REHAB CENTER on June 29, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be ..."

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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