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Inspection visit

Inspection

LIFE CARE CENTER OF PENSACOLACMS #1060731 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) as an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of organisms that employs targeted gown and glove use during high contact resident care activities for 1 of 1 residents observed for transmission based precautions. (Resident #131)The findings include: Observations performed on 09/07/25 at approximately 12:58 PM and 4:25 PM and 9/08/25 at 8:19 AM discovered that there was no EBP signage posted and no Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) access outside of the room for Resident #131. (Photographic Evidence Obtained). On 09/07/25 at approximately 12:58 PM, an interview was conducted with Resident #131. She explained that she has been newly admitted to the facility status post colostomy and requires wound care to her surgical scar. On 09/08/25 at approximately 8:19 AM, an additional interview was conducted with Resident #131. She explained that the staff do not wear additional gowns or protective equipment during wound care. On 09/09/25 at approximately 11:25 AM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Infection Preventionist. They explained that Resident #131 was admitted with a small dehiscence to her surgical scar on 09/02/25. They further indicated that EBP was initiated in her care plan on 09/05/25, however they forgot to place the signage that includes instructions for use of specific PPE to be used and make PPE readily available near the entrance of the room for Resident #131. They acknowledged that between 09/05/25 and 09/08/25, EBP were not followed during high-contact resident care activities, providing opportunities for transfer of organisms.The physician's orders initiated on 09/03/25 for Resident #131 include cleanse area of dehiscence to proximal end of midline abdominal with wash, loosely pack wound with calcium alginate, cover with small foam dressing.The Care Plan initiated on 09/05/25 for Resident #131 has a focus for break in skin integrity with open area to proximal end of surgical wound, including a goal to minimize risk for symptoms of infection with an intervention that includes Enhanced Barrier Precautions. The weekly Wound Care progress note dated 09/09/25 reveals proximal end of midline abdominal surgical scar dehiscence present on admission. The Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for September 2005 reveals wound care to the proximal end of midline abdominal surgical scar dehiscence was provided on 09/03/25, 09/06/25 and 09/08/25.A facility policy titled Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) (reviewed 07/03/25 and revised 08/19/25) states, EBP refers to an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms that employs targeted gown and glove use during high contact resident care activities. Policy for use of EBP as an additional Multidrug-Resistant Organism (MDRO) mitigation strategy for residents that meet the following criteria, during high contact resident care activities. EBP are indicated for residents with the following wounds even if the resident is not known to be infected or colonized with a MDRO Wounds generally include chronic wounds that include, but are not limited to pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, unhealed surgical wounds, wound care, skin opening requiring a dressing. EBP should be used for any residents who meet the above criteria, wherever they reside in the facility. The facility may choose to post Residents Affected - Few (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 2 Event ID: 106073 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 106073 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/10/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Life Care Center of Pensacola 3291 East Olive Rd Pensacola, FL 32514 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 Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete signage on the door or wall outside of the resident room indicating the resident is on EBP. The facility should ensure PPE and alcohol-based hand rub are readily accessible to associates.A review of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at: https://www.cdc.gov/long-term-care-facilities/hcp/prevent-mdro/PPE.html#cdc_generic_section_2-enhanced-barrier-precau titled Implementation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use in Nursing Homes to Prevent Spread of Multidrug-resistant Organisms (MRDO), dated 04/02/2024 was reviewed. It reveals that: when implementing Contact Precautions or Enhanced Barrier Precautions, it is critical to ensure that staff awareness of the facility's expectations about hand hygiene and gown/gloves use, initial and refresher training, and access to appropriate supplies. To accomplish this, post clear signage on the door or wall outside of the resident room indicating the type of Precautions and indications for high contact resident care activities the use of gown and gloves; make PPE available immediately outside of the resident's door. Event ID: Facility ID: 106073 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 10, 2025 survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF PENSACOLA?

This was a inspection survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF PENSACOLA on September 10, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LIFE CARE CENTER OF PENSACOLA on September 10, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."

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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