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Inspection visit

Inspection

GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNITCMS #1061223 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 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 record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive dialysis care plan for 1(Resident #37) of 2 residents reviewed for dialysis. Failure to develop and implement a resident-centered care plan could lead to a decline and/or failure to meet the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The findings included: On 10/27/21, review of Resident #37's clinical record, revealed the resident was an [AGE] year-old male with a history of end-stage renal disease, receiving hemodialysis on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On 10/27/21, further review of Resident #37's clinical record revealed there was no evidence of a comprehensive resident centered care plan for dialysis. On 10/28/21 at 12:30 p.m., in an interview, the Director of Nursing confirmed there was no evidence of a dialysis care plan in the clinical record for Resident #37 and said the resident should have a comprehensive care plan for dialysis. On 10/28/21 at 12:35 p.m., in an interview, Registered Nurse, Minimum Data Set Coordinator Staff D said she had not developed and implemented a dialysis care plan for resident #37. 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: 106122 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 106122 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/28/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit 13960 Plantation Road Fort Myers, FL 33912 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, resident and staff interview the facility failed to follow through and provide timely care and treatment for wound after written communication from dialysis unit for 1 (Resident #37) of 2 dialysis resident reviewed. Residents Affected - Few The findings included: Review of Dialysis Patient Management, Policy #165 last revised on 5/2021. Policy noted Lee Skilled Nursing staff will ensure coordinated care with involvement from resident/patient . attending physician and related medical providers, dialysis provider . and facility's interdisciplinary team . Communication book will be created for resident/patient to allow for communication between facility staff and dialysis staff before and after dialysis treatment Primary nurse is also required to verify and transcribe any new orders that were communicated via Dialysis Center faxed documentation . On 10/27/21, review of Resident #37's clinical record, revealed the resident was an [AGE] year-old male with a history of end-stage renal disease, receiving hemodialysis on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On 10/27/21, review of the dialysis communication record dated 10/22/21 revealed a recommendation from the dialysis center to change the resident's dressing to the right groin. The note indicated a physician had assessed the site. The clinical record lacked documentation the facility assessed or changed the dressing to the right groin on 10/22/21. On 10/26/21 a weekly skin evaluation noted Resident #37 had a puncture site to the right groin measuring 1.0 centimeter by 0.6 centimeter by 0.1 centimeter with red, fragile skin and scant serosanguinous drainage. On 10/26/21 Registered Nurse (RN) Staff B documented in a progress note Resident #37 had a puncture site to the right groin with the wound bed fragile, red, bleeding with scant serosanguinous drainage. On 10/27/21 at 1:38 p.m., in an interview Registered Nurse (RN) Staff B, second floor Charge nurse said she did not have any documentation on 10/22/21 RN Staff A assessed Resident #37's right groin or had done any follow up with what was written by the dialysis nurse about the dressing. RN Staff B said her expectation was for the nurse receiving the resident back from dialysis to do an assessment and review anything the dialysis wrote on the dialysis communication form. She said she was not there on 10/22/21, but on 10/26/21 she saw the communication note from the dialysis center, assessed the area, and obtained orders. On 10/27/21 at 1:44 p.m., in an interview the Director of Nursing (DON) said her expectation was for the nurse on duty to review the dialysis communication book upon the resident's return and address any recommendation, take off or write orders. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106122 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 106122 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/28/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit 13960 Plantation Road Fort Myers, FL 33912 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 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm On 10/28/21 the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) documented Resident #37 had a small circular area of excoriation to the right groin around the puncture site from a femoral arterial line that was placed on 10/14/21 while the resident was hospitalized . Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106122 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 106122 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/28/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit 13960 Plantation Road Fort Myers, FL 33912 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 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, review of facility policy and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide the necessary care and services to monitor and maintain a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for 1 (Resident #157) of 1 resident reviewed with a CPAP machine (machine used to deliver constant and steady air pressure to help breathe while sleeping). Residents Affected - Few The findings included: The facility policy #381 Respiratory Equipment with a review date of 2/21 documented, To maintain nebulizers and oxygen equipment and positive airway pressure machines (to include CPAP and BIPAP) and accessories in a sanitary manner .Respiratory equipment will be cleaned, maintained and or changed in a timely manner within predictable intervals and as needed for soiling/replacement .CPAP masks will be sanitized daily using manufacturer recommendations . Nursing staff will document completion of respiratory equipment maintenance in the medical record . On 10/26/21 at 1:40 p.m., during an observation, Resident #157 had a CPAP machine on the nightstand. The nasal mask was stored in the drawer uncovered. Photographic evidence obtained. On 10/26/21 at 2:01 p.m., a review of the clinical record revealed Resident #157 had diagnoses including obstructive sleep apnea (a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops). The clinical record showed no documentation of a physician order or a care plan to indicate the settings or use of the CPAP machine. On 10/27/21 at 9:51 a.m., in an interview, Resident #157 said his wife brought the CPAP machine to him on 10/24/21 and said he takes care of his CPAP machine. Resident #157 said he was able to apply and remove the CPAP mask. On 10/28/21 at 10:33 a.m., in an interview Registered Nurse Supervisor Staff C said the procedure for CPAP machines was to obtain a physician order for use with the machine settings. The order is then placed on the medication administration record. The night shift nurse was responsible to assist the resident to put the CPAP mask on and to remove it in the morning. Staff C said the CPAP machine would be care planned so staff knew how to assist the resident and maintain the machine. Staff C reviewed Resident #157's clinical record and confirmed there was not a physician order for the CPAP machine and no care plan was initiated. Staff C confirmed the clinical record provided no documentation for the use and care of Resident #157's CPAP machine. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 106122 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

3 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 28, 2021 survey of GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT?

This was a inspection survey of GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT on October 28, 2021. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT on October 28, 2021?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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