F 0561
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through
support of resident choice.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to honor resident preferences for use of
assistive devices for 1 (Resident #100) of 32 residents sampled for resident choices.
Findings included:
A review of Resident #100's Medical Record revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnoses of morbid obesity, weakness, bilateral osteoarthritis of the knees, and congestive heart failure.
An interview was conducted on 09/28/2021 at 09:23 a.m. with Resident #100. Resident #100 stated she
would like to have bed rails on her bed to assist her with bed mobility, and to help her feel safer in her bed.
Resident #100 also stated she had discussed her preference for bed rails with the facility staff, and they told
her they would need to put an order in for them. Resident #100's bed was observed to not have side rails or
assistive devices for bed mobility attached.
A review of Resident #100's Physician's Orders did not reveal an order for bed rails or any type of assistive
devices for bed mobility.
A review of Resident #100's Care Plan revealed a problem, revised on 09/14/2021, that Resident #100 had
an Activities of Daily Living (ADL) self-care performance deficit related to compromised cardiac/respiratory
status, weakness, osteoarthritis, and morbid obesity. Interventions included to encourage the resident to
participate to the fullest extent possible with each interaction and to praise all efforts for self-care.
A review of Resident #100's admission Assessment, dated on 09/02/2021, did not reveal an assessment for
Resident #100's ability to use bed rails or other assistive devices for bed mobility.
A review of Resident #100's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed,
under Section C - Cognitive Patterns, a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 14, which
indicated the Resident's cognition was intact.
An interview was conducted on 09/29/2021 at 12:41 p.m. with Staff G, Registered Nurse (RN). Staff G, RN
stated Resident #100 said she would like bed rails and that it was communicated to Staff B, Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) Unit Manager on 09/23/2021. Staff G, RN also stated she was not sure if residents
were assessed upon admission for use of bed rails.
(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 14
Event ID:
106120
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
106120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/30/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
800 E County Rd 540a
Lakeland, FL 33813
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 0561
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
An interview was conducted on 09/29/2021 at 12:45 p.m. with Staff B, LPN Unit Manager. Staff B, LPN
stated residents were not assessed for use of bed rails upon admission to the facility and were only
assessed if the resident asked for bed rails to assist with bed mobility. Staff B, LPN reviewed Resident
#100's Medical Record and stated Resident #100 did not have an assessment for use of bed rails and she
was not aware that Resident #100 requested bed rails. Staff B, LPN said if a resident requested bed rails
the floor nurse would communicate to the Unit Manager, who would then pass the communication on to the
Director of Nursing (DON). An assessment for bed rail use would be conducted on the same day and, if
appropriate, maintenance would install the bed rails for the resident.
An interview was conducted on 09/29/2021 at 01:23 p.m. with the facility's DON. The DON stated bed rail
assessments were not conducted upon admission. The DON stated if a resident requested bed rails, the
floor nurse would communicate to the Unit Manager, who would pass the communication on to her. An
assessment for bed rail use would be conducted by the DON or the Unit Manager to see if bed rail use was
appropriate for the resident.
A review of the facility policy titled Restorative Nursing - Side Rails revised December 2016, revealed under
the section titled Policy the use of side rails by a resident may be considered a restraint or an enabler,
depending on the resident's functional status and whether or not the side rail restricts freedom of
movement. Prior to use of side rails, the resident's strengths and needs should be evaluated by the
Interdisciplinary Team to determine the reason for the side rail and any alternative devices that may be
used to achieve the same goal. A review of the policy also revealed, under the section titled Procedure, that
the Side Rail Evaluation should be conducted upon admission, readmission, quarterly, and with a
significant change.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
106120
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 14
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
106120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/30/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
800 E County Rd 540a
Lakeland, FL 33813
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 0565
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide timely response to concerns voiced by
the resident council group.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
A review of the resident council minutes revealed on 8/18/21 the group reported during the council meeting
they received cold breakfast meals. A review of the Resident Council Concern Response Form, dated
8/18/21 indicated Breakfast meal cold. Continued review of the form revealed under the Corrective Action
section: Will check trays to make sure is the correct temp. And will check with nurses to make sure trays are
getting passed on time.
A review of the Grievance Log for August 2021 revealed a grievance was logged by Resident #47 on
08/25/2021. The Nature /Type of Complaint was food. Review of the Grievance Report revealed resident
stated while doing room rounds that his breakfast was late and cold. The Corrective Measures taken were
informed all staff on hall to make sure resident is bedside before food off cart.
During an interview with the Dietary Manager on 09/29/2021 beginning at 3:50 p.m. she reported she had
been asked to speak with Resident #47 about his grievance filed on 08/25/2021. She reported he did not
tell her that his food was cold, rather he had preferences he wished to file with her. She reported she had
not been aware that residents were complaining of cold food.
A continued review of the resident council minutes revealed on 9/24/21 the group reported during the
resident council meeting that Carts of food sitting & Dietary/nursing-Cold Breakfast & not hot meals. Review
of the Concern Response Form dated 9/24/21 revealed that Residents feel most meals are not hot,
breakfast is especially cold. Carts are being dropped off on units & sit for a long period of time before being
passed out per residents. Continued review of the form revealed that under the section titled Corrective
Action, the plan was for Unit managers to round early to ensure trays are being passed in a timely manner
audit to be put in place by 9/28/21. This document was signed and dated by the Director of Nursing (DON)
on 9/27/21. Additional review at this time revealed that there was a second Concern Response Form with
the same date of 9/24/21 and the same concern. The noted difference on this form was the Correction
Action section which indicated New Manager to make sure food is palatable, no paper products, as some
temps for food is above 100 degrees for all items signed and dated by a manager on 9/24/21.
An interview with a group of alert and oriented residents on 9/29/21 at 10:46 a.m. revealed the group
reported that the food is cold. They reported all three meals are cold, but that the worst is breakfast
because the eggs are always cold. The group reported the staff do not warm up the meals, even if asked.
In an interview on 9/29/21 at 12:29 p.m. the Director of Social Services (DSS) revealed she is also the
Grievance Coordinator. She reported she was unaware of residents' concerns voiced at the resident council
meetings related to cold food. She confirmed she was also unaware of any type of resolution to the group's
concerns. The DSS said food concerns are given directly to the food department. She reported if the
concern was given to her, she would complete the grievance process and provide the resolution to the
concern. She reported she was not sure why the concerns were not given to her, but that she would
educate the Activities Director to the correct process.
(continued on next page)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
106120
If continuation sheet
Page 3 of 14
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
106120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/30/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
800 E County Rd 540a
Lakeland, FL 33813
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 0565
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
In an interview on 9/29/21 at 12:39 p.m. the Activities Director revealed when she gets concerns from the
Resident Council, she would give the concerns directly to the department heads responsible. She reported
the department heads will give the concerns back to her with a resolution and any corresponding
documentation.
In an interview on 9/29/21 at 12:45 p.m. the Director of Nursing (DON) reported she found out about the
cold food on the Monday after the Resident Council meeting, and she put an audit in place on Tuesday,
09/28/2021.
In an interview on 9/29/21 at 12:57 p.m. the Activities Coordinator revealed she checked the facility policy
regarding the resident council, which referred her to the facility grievance policy. She reported from now on
when concerns come from resident council, she will give them to the Grievance Coordinator.
A review of an undated policy titled Resident Council revealed The Administrator receives a copy of the
minutes as soon as possible, so that problems and suggestions can be acted upon. A follow-up is made by
the Administrator or his/her designee at the following meeting.
Review of the facility policy titled Grievance with an effective date of Feb. 2006 and a revision date of
November 2016 revealed The facility will promptly and responsibly investigate these grievances to initiate
timely resolution and determine if the facility has areas that need correction to achieve the goal of providing
quality care and a safe environment. The facility will consider a grievance an opportunity to enhance care
and services.
4. The Social Service Director will serve as the facility Grievance Official. The Grievance Official is
responsible for overseeing the grievance process, receiving, and tracking grievances through to their
resolution; leading any necessary investigations by the facility; maintaining the confidentiality of all
information associated with grievances, issuing written grievance decisions to the resident; and
coordinating with state and federal agencies as necessary in light of specific allegations.
6. The Grievance Official will make every attempt to resolve the grievance in a timely manner and will keep
the resident and /or their representative aware of the progress towards resolution. The resident or
representative will be notified of the result of the grievance and may receive a written decision regarding
his/her grievance if requested.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
106120
If continuation sheet
Page 4 of 14
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
106120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/30/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
800 E County Rd 540a
Lakeland, FL 33813
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 0677
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observations, interviews and record review the facility failed to provide activities of daily living
(ADL's) for 1 (#35) of 32 sampled residents related to nail care.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
A review of the care plan for Resident #35 revealed a focus of ADL self-care performance deficit related to
the resident's weakness, compromised cardiac status, dementia, lack of coordination, difficulty walking, and
dysphagia. The interventions included: Personal Hygiene: He requires (Extensive) by (1) staff with personal
hygiene
Observations on 9/27/21 at 10:20 a.m. of Resident #35 revealed the resident lying on his back in his bed
with both hands lying on his chest. It was noted the resident's spouse and son were both seated at his
bedside. An attempted interview with the resident revealed that he was able to answer all questions
independently. The resident's fingernails were observed to be long, and the resident was able to indicate he
did not like his nails long and he would like them cut. The resident's spouse reported during the observation
the resident never had his nails this long.
Observations on 9/30/21 at 9:45 a.m. of Resident #35 revealed him sitting up in bed watching TV with his
hands lying on his chest. It was noted that Resident #35's fingernails were still long. An interview with the
resident at that time revealed that no one had cut his nails and that he does not like them this long and
would like them cut.
An interview on 9/30/21 at 9:46 a.m. with Staff C, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), who was present in the
resident's room during the resident interview revealed all staff who provide care to the resident should
make sure his nails are cut. Staff C, LPN reported he would ensure it was taken care of.
In an interview on 9/30/21 at 9:48 a.m. with Staff E, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) she confirmed she
was assigned to Resident #35 and had worked with him earlier in the week. She reported if a resident's
nails were too long, she would let the nurse know. She said she would file them down and she would also
let activities know as they do nail care activities. She reported she was not aware the resident's nails were
long.
During an interview on 9/30/21 at 9:55 a.m. with Staff F, Activities aide, she revealed she goes around with
the nail care cart and checks all nails. She reported nursing will cut them because activity personnel are not
allowed to cut nails, but she will file them down and make sure that they are clean. She reported she was
unaware of Resident #35's nails needed care.
In an interview on 9/30/21 at 11:32 a.m. with Staff B, LPN, Unit Manager she revealed the resident was
diabetic so the aides should not be trimming his nails, and the nurse would be responsible for that.
Review of the facility policy titled Nails, Care of Fingernails and Toenails dated January 1999 revealed The
purpose of this procedure are to clean the nailbed, to keep nails trimmed, and to prevent infections.
6. Nail care includes daily cleaning and regular trimming.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
106120
If continuation sheet
Page 5 of 14
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
106120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/30/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
800 E County Rd 540a
Lakeland, FL 33813
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 0756
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart,
following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interviews, record reviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to act upon a pharmacy
recommendation in a timely manner for 1 (Resident #1) of 5 sampled residents for unnecessary
medications.
Findings included:
A review of Resident #1's Medical Record revealed that he was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a
readmission to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses of vascular dementia and Major Depressive Disorder
(MDD).
A review of Resident #1's Physician's Orders revealed an order, dated 09/22/2021, for Sertraline
Hydrochloride (HCl) 100 milligrams (mg) given by gastric tube one time daily for depression. A continued
review of the Physician's Orders did not reveal an order for behavioral or side effect monitoring related to
use of antidepressant medications.
A review of Resident #1's Care Plan revealed a problem, revised on 12/21/2020, that Resident #1 was at
risk for complications related to depression. Interventions included to administer medications as ordered
and to monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
A review of the Consultant Pharmacist's Medication Regimen Review Recommendations, Pending a Final
Response, with a date range of 07/01/2021 to 07/27/2021, revealed the following:
- A recommendation, dated 06/29/2021, to ensure behavioral monitoring was in place for use of Sertraline
100 mg daily for MDD. Routed to: Nursing.
The Recommendation Status portion of the review revealed that the status of the recommendation was
Pending.
An interview was conducted on 09/30/2021 09:32 a.m. with Staff G, Registered Nurse (RN). Staff G, RN
stated that Resident #1 received Sertraline HCl for a diagnosis of MDD and that residents' taking
antidepressant medications would normally have monitoring in place for side effects and behaviors related
to antidepressant medication use. Staff G, RN addressed that Resident #1 did not have orders in place for
side effect monitoring or behavioral monitoring related to antidepressant use and stated the nurse that
processed Resident #1's admission should have put orders into place for the monitoring.
An interview was conducted on 09/30/2021 at 02:55 p.m. with the facility's Director of Nursing (DON). The
DON stated residents who received antidepressant medications should have orders in place for monitoring
of side effects and behaviors. The DON also stated all recommendations from pharmacy reviews were
forwarded to nursing and the nursing department would put in the orders for psychotropic medication
monitoring if recommended by the Consultant Pharmacist. The DON stated the recommendations would
usually be addressed within a few days of receiving them and she and the Unit Managers processed them.
The DON confirmed Resident #1 did not have an order for behavioral or side effect monitoring related to
antidepressant use.
An interview was conducted on 09/30/2021 at 03:04 p.m. with Staff D, Consultant Pharmacist. Staff
(continued on next page)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
106120
If continuation sheet
Page 6 of 14
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
106120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/30/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
800 E County Rd 540a
Lakeland, FL 33813
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 0756
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
D, Consultant Pharmacist stated the Medication Regimen Reviews were conducted monthly and she
provided recommendations related to psychotropic medication use, the dosages of medications, start and
stop dates, and monitoring of medications. She reported lack of behavioral monitoring were referred to the
nursing department to be addressed. Recommendations are followed up on during the following month's
review to ensure the recommendation was addressed. If the recommendation was not addressed, it would
be placed on pending status. The Consultant Pharmacist stated the recommendation would be made again
after a couple of months if she noticed it still was not followed up on. The Consultant Pharmacist also stated
he would expect to see behavioral monitoring in place for Sertraline HCl.
A review of the facility policy titled Drug Regimen Review, last revised in October 2017, revealed under the
section titled Policy, that the Consultant Pharmacist will review each resident's clinical chart monthly.
Apparent irregularities will be reported in writing to the DON, Medical Director, Attending Physician, and
Administrator. The facility shall follow up on Consultant Pharmacist recommendations to ensure all
residents maintain the highest practicable level of functioning. The policy also revealed, under the section
titled Procedure that recommendations and apparent irregularities will be reported timely to ensure the safe
and appropriate medication utilization to meet the individual needs of the residents. All non-urgent
recommendations/irregularities must be addressed within 30 days of the Consultant Pharmacist monthly
visit.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
106120
If continuation sheet
Page 7 of 14
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
106120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/30/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
800 E County Rd 540a
Lakeland, FL 33813
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 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated,
prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic
medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interviews, record reviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide appropriate monitoring of
psychotropic medication use for 1 (Resident #1) of 5 residents sampled for unnecessary medications.
Findings included:
A review of Resident #1's Medical Record revealed he was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a
readmission to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses of vascular dementia and Major Depressive Disorder
(MDD).
A review of Resident #1's Physician's Orders revealed an order, dated 09/22/2021, for Sertraline
Hydrochloride (HCl) 100 milligrams (mg) given by gastric tube one time daily for depression. A review of
Resident #1's Physician's Orders did not reveal an order for behavioral or side effect monitoring related to
the use of antidepressant medications.
A review of Resident #1's Care Plan revealed a problem, revised on 12/21/2020, that Resident #1 was at
risk for complications related to depression. Interventions included to administer medications as ordered
and to monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
A review of the Consultant Pharmacist's Medication Regimen Review Recommendations, Pending a Final
Response, with a date range of 07/01/2021 to 07/27/2021, revealed the following:
- A recommendation, dated 06/29/2021, to ensure behavioral monitoring was in place for use of Sertraline
100 mg daily for MDD. Routed to: Nursing.
The Recommendation Status portion of the review revealed that the status of the recommendation was
Pending.
An interview was conducted on 09/30/2021 at 08:53 a.m. with Staff C, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), who
stated residents who received psychotropic medications should have orders in place for monitoring of
behaviors and side effects related to the medication. Staff C, LPN provided an example of the side effect
and behavioral monitoring that was documented every shift for another resident receiving Sertraline HCl in
the electronic health record.
An interview was conducted on 09/30/2021 at 09:32 a.m. with Staff G, Registered Nurse (RN) who stated
Resident #1 received Sertraline HCl for a diagnosis of MDD and residents taking antidepressant
medications would have a monitor in place for side effects and behaviors related to antidepressant
medication use. Staff G, RN confirmed that Resident #1 did not have orders in place for side effect
monitoring or behavioral monitoring related to antidepressant use and stated the nurse who processed
Resident #1's admission should have put orders into place for the monitoring.
An interview was conducted on 09/30/2021 at 02:55 p.m. with the facility's Director of Nursing (DON), who
stated residents who received antidepressant medications should have orders in place for monitoring of
side effects and behaviors. The DON also stated all recommendations from pharmacy reviews were
forwarded to nursing and the nursing department would put in the orders for psychotropic
(continued on next page)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
106120
If continuation sheet
Page 8 of 14
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
106120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/30/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
800 E County Rd 540a
Lakeland, FL 33813
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 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
medication monitoring if recommended by the Consultant Pharmacist. The DON stated the
recommendations would usually be addressed within a few days of receiving them and she and the Unit
Managers processed them. The DON confirmed that Resident #1 did not have an order for behavioral or
side effect monitoring related to antidepressant use.
An interview was conducted on 09/30/2021 at 03:04 PM with Staff D, Consultant Pharmacist., who stated
that Medication Regimen Reviews were conducted monthly. She stated she provided recommendations
related to psychotropic medication use, the dosages of medications, start and stop dates, and monitoring of
medications. Behavioral monitoring was referred to the nursing department to be addressed.
Recommendations are followed up on the following month to ensure that the recommendation was
addressed. If the recommendation was not addressed, it would be placed on pending status. The
Consultant Pharmacist stated the recommendation would be made again after a couple of months if she
noticed that it still was not followed up on. The Consultant Pharmacist also stated she would expect to see
behavioral monitoring in place for Sertraline HCl.
A review of the facility policy titled Nursing: Behavior Monitoring and Psychoactive Medication Management
revised in October 2017, revealed that the presence or absence of target behaviors for those residents
receiving antipsychotic, antianxiety, sedative/hypnotics, or antidepressants will be recorded using the
Behavior/Intervention Monthly Flow Record for every shift each day. Side effects if noted will be recorded on
the Behavior/Intervention Monthly Flow Record every shift for each day.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
106120
If continuation sheet
Page 9 of 14
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
106120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/30/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
800 E County Rd 540a
Lakeland, FL 33813
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 0867
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop
corrective plans of action.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on an
interview with the Administrator and the Director of Nurses, the facility failed to implement their Quality
Assurance Program for three (Residents #8, #10, and #11) of three sampled residents, as evidence by
failure to audit staff documentation of behaviors and side effects of psychotropic medications according to
the plan of correction.
Findings included:
1. Resident #8 was admitted on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. Diagnoses included but were not limited
to vascular dementia, adjustment disorder with depressed mood, adult failure to thrive, cancer of the bone
and prostate, depression, acute kidney failure, and Cerebral Vascular Accident with hemiplegia.
Observation on 11/30/21 at 10:07 a.m. revealed Resident #8 lying in a low bed. The resident was asleep
with his mouth open. He had G-tube feeding infusing. The head of the bed was elevated. He had a blanket
covering his hands. There were personal items in the room. The call light was within reach.
Review of the Order Summary Report showed to observe for side effects for antidepressant medication as
of 09/30/21, document Y if side effects are noted, N if no side effects are noted. If Y document side effects
in the progress notes; behavior monitoring as of 09/30/21 every shift, document Y if any of the above were
observed, record code, and document in progress notes; document non-pharm interventions, document if
intervention was effective E = effective, N = non effective; Depakote sprinkles capsule delayed release
sprinkle 125 mg give 2 capsules via peg tube twice a day for adjustment disorder with depressive mood as
of 10/07/21; and Sertraline HCL 100 mg via peg tube daily for depression as of 09/22/2021.
Record review of the November Medication Administration Review (MAR) showed the monitoring of
antidepressant medication side effects were not documented on 11/02, 11/05, 11/06, 11/07, 11/17, 11/21,
and 11/26/2021 on day shift. Behavior monitoring including behavior, number of episodes and
non-pharmaceutical intervention was not documented on 11/02, 11/05, 11/06, 11/07, 11/17, 11/21, and
11/26/2021 on day shift.
Review of the care plans showed Resident #8 used antidepressants related to depression. Interventions as
of 12/11/2020 included but was not limited to monitor / document / report as needed adverse reactions to
antidepressant therapy which included behaviors.
Review of the progress notes showed no documentation regarding behavior monitoring or side effect
monitoring
2. Resident #10 was admitted on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. Diagnoses included but were not
limited to spondylosis, psychosis, pain, mood disorder, and acute kidney failure.
Review of Order Summary Report showed to observe for side effects for antidepressant medication as of
10/13/2021, document Y if side effects are noted, N if no side effects are noted. If Y documented side
effects in the progress notes; observe for antipsychotic medication side effects as of 10/13/2021, document
Y if side effects are noted, N if no side effects are noted. If Y documented side
(continued on next page)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
106120
If continuation sheet
Page 10 of 14
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
106120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/30/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
800 E County Rd 540a
Lakeland, FL 33813
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 0867
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
effects in the progress notes; behavior monitoring as of 10/01/2021 every shift, document Y if any of the
above were observed, record code and also document in progress notes; document non-pharm
interventions, document if intervention was effective E = effective, N = non effective; Cymbalta capsule
delayed release particles 60 mg daily for depression as of 08/08/2021; Seroquel 100 mg twice a day for
psychosis as of 10/29/2021; Trazodone HCL 50 mg at bedtime for mood (affective) disorder as of
10/13/2021
Record review of the November Medication Administration Review (MAR) showed the monitoring of
antidepressant medication side effects were not documented on 11/02, 11/05, 11/06, 11/07, 11/17, 11/21,
and 11/262021 on day shift. Behavior monitoring including behavior, number of episodes and
non-pharmaceutical intervention was not documented on 11/02, 11/05, 11/06, 11/07, 11/17, 11/21, and
11/262021 on day shift and antipsychotic medication side effects were not documented on 11/02, 11/05,
11/06, 11/07, 11/17, 11/21, and 11/262021 on day shift.
Review of the care plans showed Resident #10 used antidepressants related to depression. Interventions
as of 09/03/2021 included but were not limited to monitor / document / report as needed adverse reactions
to antidepressant therapy which included behaviors; administer antidepressant medications as ordered by
physician; and monitor / document side effects and effectiveness every shift. Care plan related to use of
psychotropic medications for behaviors as of 11/22/2021 showed to administer psychotropic medications
as ordered by physician and monitor for side effects and effectiveness every shift; consult with pharmacy,
physician to consider dosage reduction when clinically appropriate at least quarterly; monitor / document /
report as needed adverse reactions to psychotropic therapy which included behaviors.
Review of the progress notes showed on 11/01/21 at 22:57 (10:57 p.m.) during mealtime this evening the
resident was noted to be aggressive with another resident by removing things that were on the table in front
of that resident and putting his shoes on the table in front of that resident. Resident was redirected and
became increasingly agitated and went to another table and began throwing the place mats on the floor
and destroying the floral arrangement that was on the table. The resident was attempted to be redirected by
removing him from the area, resident was persistent that he wanted to return to the area in the dining room
where resident continued to destroy the above mentioned. Resident did finally fall asleep in his chair.
Incident was documented in the November MAR.
Review of the progress notes showed no documentation regarding behavior monitoring or side effect
monitoring
3. Resident #11 was admitted on [DATE]. Diagnoses included but were not limited to heart failure, diabetes,
anxiety, depression, and dementia.
Review of Order Summary Report showed to observe for side effects for antidepressant medication as of
01/31/2020, document Y if side effects are noted, N if no side effects are noted. If Y documented side
effects in the progress notes; behavior monitoring as of 05/06/2019 every shift, document Y if any of the
above were observed, record code and also document in progress notes; document non-pharm
interventions, document if intervention was effective E = effective, N = non effective; and Cymbalta capsule
delayed release particles 30 mg daily related to major depression as of 10/30/2021.
Record review of the November Medication Administration Review (MAR) showed the monitoring of
antidepressant medication side effects were not documented on 11/02, 11/05, 11/06, 11/07, 11/10, 11/17,
11/19, 11/20, 11/21, and 1122/2021, on day shift. Behavior monitoring including behavior, number of
(continued on next page)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
106120
If continuation sheet
Page 11 of 14
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
106120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/30/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
800 E County Rd 540a
Lakeland, FL 33813
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 0867
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
episodes and non-pharmaceutical intervention was not documented on 11/02, 11/05, 11/06, 11/07, 11/10,
11/17, 11/19, 11/20, 11/21, and 11/22/2021 on day shift.
Review of the care plans showed Resident #11 used antidepressants related to depression. Interventions
as of 06/13/2019 included but were not limited to monitor / document / report as needed adverse reactions
to antidepressant therapy which included behaviors, administer antidepressant medications as ordered by
physician, educate her / family/ caregivers about risks, benefits and the side effects of and / or toxic
symptoms. Review of the behavior problem / episodes care plan initiated on 01/25/2021 related to
dementia, mild cognitive impairment, depression, anxiety, hallucinating / delusional episodes of seeing a
little boy sitting in the chair in her room showed intervention included give opportunity for resident to
express her feelings. Care plan related to making unfounded accusations / revisiting issues that have
already been addressed / resolved, showed to monitor behavior episodes an attempt to determine
underlying cause. Consider location, time of day, persons involved, and situations. Document behavior and
potential causes.
Review of the progress notes showed no documentation regarding behavior monitoring or side effect
monitoring
4. Review of the Plan of Correction showed:
1. Resident #1 (current Resident #8) pharmacy recommendation was immediately addressed for behavior
monitoring and / or side effects monitoring
2. Other residents in the facility who had pharmacy recommendations for behavior monitoring and / or side
effects monitoring related to psychotropic medications were addressed.
3. Licensed nursing staff were in-serviced by DON/ designee on completing pharmacy recommendations
related to behavior monitoring and / or side effects monitoring related to psychotropic medication.
4. The DON or designee will perform 2-3 weekly random audits for any pharmacy recommendations related
to behavior monitoring and / or side effects monitoring related to psychotropic medication. Result will be
brought to the QAPI committee for the next three months. At the end of this period the committee will
decide to continue the monitoring period or discontinue based on the effectiveness of the plan.
Educational Moment for F756 and F758; behavioral monitoring and psychoactive medication
administration. Please ensure side effects and presence or absence of target behaviors if noted are
recorded in the Behavior / Intervention documentation on the MAR. Behavior monitoring and side effect
monitoring are required. Review policy and sign the educational moment stating understanding on
10/05/21. A copy of the Behavior Monitoring and Psychoactive Medication Management policy was
attached.
Review of the DON / Designee will review monthly pharmacy recommendations to ensure
recommendations are communicated to the physician with follow-up from nursing audit tool showed Plan of
Correction for F-756 and F-758.
Resident #10 was reviewed on 10/26/21 and 10/28/21, Side effect / behavior monitoring pharmacy
recommendation requested: No; Monthly review; recommendation was added to the e-mar: yes.
Resident #11 was reviewed on 10/26/21 and 11/04/21, Side effect / behavior monitoring pharmacy
(continued on next page)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
106120
If continuation sheet
Page 12 of 14
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
106120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/30/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
800 E County Rd 540a
Lakeland, FL 33813
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 0867
recommendation requested: No; Monthly review; recommendation was added to the e-mar: yes.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Resident #8 was reviewed on 10/26/21, Side effect / behavior monitoring pharmacy recommendation
requested: No; Monthly review; recommendation was added to the e-mar: yes.
Residents Affected - Some
5. During an interview on 11/30/21 at 1:04 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) reviewed Resident #8's
November MAR and stated oh, boy. She asked if there were any others, reviewed Resident #10 and #11's
MAR. She stated that it was the same nurse, Staff A, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). She stated that Staff
A, LPN administered the medications but did not document the behaviors. She stated that she did not
review the MARs for behavior documentation until the end of the month. She stated that she had not looked
at the MARs yet. The DON stated that she would have to start looking at the MAR documentation daily and
do some more education. The DON stated, There should not be holes, they should sign off on everything
before leaving the building.
During an interview on 11/30/21 at 1:30 p.m., Staff A, LPN stated he knew all three residents. He stated
that if a behavior was new, we would call the family and the physician to inform them of the behavior and try
to get a psych consult. He stated that the behavior would be documented in the progress notes. If the
behavior was a repeat behavior, it would be charted in the progress notes. He stated that they were to
document behaviors of residents on psychotropic medications in the e-mar. He stated that we click on it (in
the e-mar) and document the type of behavior using the numbers, number of behaviors and interventions.
He stated that he did not know why the documentation was not in the e-mar for those residents. He stated
that if he had not documented it would have turned red by 3 p.m. He stated that he checked at the end of
shift to make sure all of his documentation was done.
During an interview on 11/30/2021 at 2:36 p.m., with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and DON, the
DON stated that initially, when the state team exited the building, was the first time that they did an entire
sweep of the residents on psychotropic medications to see if they had behavior monitoring and side effect
monitoring. Every admission had their medications audited to see if they had monitoring. If it was missing,
the DON stated she would add it, so we would be monitoring for behaviors and side effects. She stated that
the audits were telling her that on a resident on psychotropic was reviewed on admission and with a
medication change. The DON stated that she was not monitoring for behavior documentation 2-3 times a
week, as was on the Plan of Correction (POC), to assess if it was being done. The DON stated, She did it
incorrectly. The NHA and DON stated that the POC was done with the assistance of the regional nurse.
They stated that they met as a group, ADHOC, all the department heads and Medical Director. They met
the first time on 10/01/2021. They stated again that the regional nurse assisted with the POC. The NHA
stated that they started thinking about what they were going to do and the regional nurse came the next
week and we started our POC and began the audits at the same time. We wrote the POC with the regional
nurse. The lack of documentation of the behaviors for the three residents was done by the same nurse
(Staff A, LPN). The NHA and DON stated that 100% of the nursing staff had been educated. The NHA
reviewed the Educational Moment sign-in sheet and stated that Staff A was not on the sign-in sheet as
having received the education. The NHA stated that he had been off and was later re-hired. The DON
stated since he was gone such a short time, we did not do another orientation. The NHA stated, He should
have not needed an orientation just brought up to speed. They stated that they were not aware of a report
they could pull from the system to see if documentation had been completed or not. The DON stated she
was not aware of a report. The DON stated that the consultant pharmacist did not always tell her the of the
findings of their audits. They stated that the next QA meeting was on 10/25/2021, which was their regular
QA monthly meeting. The NHA stated that the POC was initiated and ongoing. The NHA stated that they
presented what had been done at that QA meeting. The NHA and DON reviewed the POC book and what
(continued on next page)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
106120
If continuation sheet
Page 13 of 14
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
106120
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/30/2021
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
800 E County Rd 540a
Lakeland, FL 33813
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 0867
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
was found and which residents that had been audited. The DON stated that she checked the residents'
charts for behavior monitoring and side effect monitoring and reported that at the QA meeting. The DON
stated, I did not focus on the documentation in the e-mar. The DON stated again that only one nurse had
not charted behaviors. The DON stated, Only audited that the orders were in place, did not review
documentation. I misunderstood. They stated they were unable to find any notes from the first ADHOC
meeting on 10/01/21, the day after the survey ended.
During an interview on 12/02/2021 at 1:55 p.m. with consultant pharmacist, she stated that the nurses
should be monitoring behaviors and side effects for residents on psychotropic medications. If the physician
order says every shift, it should be documented every shift. They may need to do some re-education on
proper documentation.
6. Record review of the facility's policy, Administrator / Risk Management - Quality management, revised in
October 2019 showed Vision Statement: this facility will create a caring and nurturing environment, focused
on professionalism and excellence in service delivery. The facility strives to be the provider of choice as well
as the employer of choice in our community. Purpose: through Quality Assurance and Performance
Improvement (QAPI), the facility will take a proactive approach to continually improving care and services
for our residents. Guiding Principles: the facility will use QAPI to make decisions and improve the
day-to-day operations. QAPI focuses on systems and processes, rather than individuals. Policy: the
Administrator is responsible for the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee for the facility. The
facility will have an internal Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program designed to provide
a comprehensive approach to ensuring high quality care and services. The QA&A Committee, referred to
as the QAPI Committee, will meet at least monthly and will utilize the 5 Elements of QAPI which are: 1.
Design and Scope: ongoing program and is comprehensive, dealing with the full range of services offered
by the facility. The QAPI program will address all systems of care and management practices, aiming for
safety and high quality while emphasizing autonomy and choice in daily life for residents. 2. Governance
and Leadership: the governing body will develop a culture of seeking input from facility staff, residents, and
families while assuring adequate resources to conduct QAPI efforts. 3. Feedback, Data Systems, and
Monitoring: the facility will put systems in place to monitor care and services through the use of multiple
sources. 4. Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs)-involves gathering information systematically and
intervening for improvement with a written work plan by the project team and a timeline. 5. Systematic
Analysis and Systematic Action-the facility will model and promote systems thing, practice root cause
analysis and take action at the systems level. Composition and Duties of the QAPI Committee: 2. the
committee will identify opportunities for improvement as well as recommend, implement, monitor and
evaluate changes. 4. The Committee will charter Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs) to provide
concentrated efforts to address a particular problem area identified in one part of the facility or facility wide.
The facility conducts PIPs to examine and improve care or services by gathering information systematically
to clarify issues and intervening for improvement. 5. The facility will be proficient in the use of Root Cause
Analysis to determine how identified problems may be caused or exacerbated and will look across all
involved systems to prevent future events and promote sustained improvement programs. 6. Once the root
cause has been established, changes or corrective actions tightly linked to the root cause will be
implemented. These changes or corrective measures should offer long term solutions to the problem, and
must be achievable, objective, and measurable.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
106120
If continuation sheet
Page 14 of 14