F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and
dignity by failing to recognize each resident's individual preference whether to wear a clothing protector at
meals for 31 residents observed on the memory care unit out of a total sample of 25 residents.
Findings:
On 2/24/25 at 11:59 AM, in the Freedom memory care unit dining room, facility staff were observed putting
clothing protectors on all 19 resident without first asking if they wanted to wear one. Staff informed
residents they were putting the clothing protector on them, but did not ask the resident their preference.
On 2/25/25 at 12:08 PM, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) G was observed as she put clothing protectors
on residents without first asking them if they wanted to wear one. A short time later at 12:35 PM, a total of
twelve residents dining on the Patriot Unit were all wearing clothing protectors over their clothes before
lunch was served.
On 2/27/25 at 12:01 PM, CNA H was observed while she put clothing protectors on residents without first
asking them if they wanted one. CNA H explained she told residents she was putting the protector on but
confirmed she didn't ask them if they wanted it, because they were used to wearing them. She stated she
was not aware she needed to ask the residents their preference first.
On 2/27/25 at 2:05 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Regional DON indicated they were not
aware staff had put clothing protectors on residents without asking their preference first. They confirmed
staff should ask the residents before putting a clothing protector on the resident, since getting the resident's
preference was their right.
The facility's policy entitled, Dining-Assisting Residents with Eating, dated 6/05/20 indicated staff were to
offer clothing protectors to residents.
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
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
106151
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alwyn C Cashe State Veterans Nursing Home
5255 Raymond St
Orlando, FL 32803
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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
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** 2. Resident
#10 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including cognitive communication deficit,
Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies and
unspecified hearing loss.
Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) admission assessment with assessment reference date (ARD) of
12/12/24 revealed resident #10 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 07 which indicated
he had severe cognitive impairment. The MDS indicated resident #10 had moderate difficulty with hearing
with use of hearing aids.
The Care Area Assessment (CAA) associated with the admission MDS dated [DATE] indicated resident
had conditions which required further evaluation. The identified areas included communication due to
hearing impairment. The care planning decision was to address this triggered area through the care
planning process.
Review of resident #10's electronic medical record (EMR) revealed a comprehensive person-centered care
plan was not developed to address his communication deficit related to his hearing loss.
On 02/27/25 at 9:14 AM, the MDS Coordinator reviewed resident #10's admission MDS, CAA triggers and
care plan. She verified no care plan was developed to identify resident #10's hearing loss. She explained a
care plan should have been developed to address the triggered area.
Review of the job description for MDS Coordinator revealed the coordinator's duties and responsibilities
included actively participating with clinical assessment team to assure prompt and accurate update of
resident care plan to maximize resident outcome.
Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive person-centered care
plan to meet the resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychosocial needs for 2 of 2 residents reviewed
for comprehensive care plans out of a total sample of 25 residents, (#10 and #49).
Findings:
1. Resident #49 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including dementia, metabolic
encephalopathy, obstructive sleep apnea, dysphagia and type 2 diabetes.
Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) quarterly assessment with assessment reference date (ARD) of
12/30/24 revealed resident #49 had short-term and long-term memory problems and had severely impaired
cognitive skills for daily decision making. The assessment revealed resident #49 was on a mechanically
altered therapeutic diet and was dependent on staff for eating.
A care plan initiated 11/19/24 indicated resident #49 had a feeding self-care deficit. Interventions included
staff to provide assistance with eating and drinking. The care plan did not indicate the level of assistance
resident #49 required for eating and drinking.
On 2/24/25 at 1:58 PM, resident #49's wife stated he had lost weight since being admitted to the facility.
She expressed concern that the staff were not assisting him with meals.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alwyn C Cashe State Veterans Nursing Home
5255 Raymond St
Orlando, FL 32803
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0656
On 2/27/25 at 1:56 PM, the MDS Coordinator acknowledged resident #49's care plan indicated he required
assistance with eating but did not specify the amount of assistance required.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
106151
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alwyn C Cashe State Veterans Nursing Home
5255 Raymond St
Orlando, FL 32803
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide appropriate care and services to
maintain and clean a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine for 1 of 1 residents reviewed
for respiratory services, of a total sample of 25 residents, (#49).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
Resident #49 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including dementia, metabolic encephalopathy,
dysphagia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Type II, and was assessed to be
dependent for all activities of daily living (ADL).
On 02/26/25 at 12:39 PM, resident #49's spouse stated the CPAP machine was working fine but the
distilled water used in the machine was still in the cannister and staff needed to empty it daily, then leave
the canister to dry.
On 2/26/25 at 12:41 PM, Registered Nurse (RN) C was asked to come into resident #49's room to observe
the CPAP machine. Observations at that time noted water remained in the cannister and it was not clean.
RN C stated it was everyone's responsibility to remove the cannister and clean the machine but that the
night shift staff was responsible for putting the machine on and off in the morning.
Review of physician orders dated 9/24/24 noted apply CPAP and check setting with auto CPAP setting
11-18 centimeters (cm) water (h2o), and if the resident refused CPAP, to monitor oxygen saturation and
document result. There were no physican orders regarding the cleaning of the machine.
Review of the 9/24/24 admission care plan for resident #49 noted a revision date of 1/14/25 to reflect
resident had an ineffective breathing pattern related to OSA and noted he/she refused to use CPAP with
the intervention to apply CPAP machine as ordered. Care plan did not reflect interventions to provide and
maintain a clean CPAP machine for use.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
106151
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alwyn C Cashe State Veterans Nursing Home
5255 Raymond St
Orlando, FL 32803
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0759
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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 prevent medication errors greater than 5
percent (%) for 3 of 4 residents sampled for medication administration, (#29, & #18), of a total sample of 25
residents. There were 4 errors in 30 opportunities by 2 of 3 nurses observed, for a medication error rate of
13.3 %.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings:
1. Resident #29 was most recently admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included
unspecified dementia, stroke, chronic leg ulcer, rash and pruritic (itchy skin).
Review of physician orders for February 2025 revealed an order for Lidocaine adhesive patch, medicated 5
per cent (%), administer 5%, topically. Special instructions included apply patch daily for 12 hours on lower
back, then remove. Other orders included Resident #29 had an additional physician order for Lac-Hydrin
(ammonium lactate) lotion, 12% administer 12% topically which was to be administered twice a day at
10:00 AM and 2:30 PM for dryness of bilateral extremities.
On 2/25/25 at 9:58 AM, agency Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) A was observed as she prepared 10:00
AM medications for resident #29. She prepared resident #29's medications including his 5% Lidocaine
patch. When LPN A applied the patch to the resident's back, another Lidocaine patch was seen on resident
#29's back from the previous day. LPN A removed the old patch and replaced it with the new one. She
acknowledged the patch should have been removed previously. LPN A did not apply the Lac-Hydrin lotion
as ordered at that time, but stated she administered her medications first then returned later to administer
the treatments like lotion.
Review of the Medication Administration Record for February 2025 revealed Registered Nurse (RN) C
documented she had removed the Lidocaine patch the night before, 2/24/25. LPN A did not administer the
Lac-Hydrin lotion until 12:00 PM, 2 hours late.
2. Resident #18 was most recently admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included
Alzheimer's disease, hypertension, atrial fibrillation and peripheral venous disease.
Review of physician orders for resident #18 revealed an order for Eliquis (Apixaban) tablet, 5 milligrams
(mg) administer 5 mg orally, twice a day for atrial fibrillation. The administration time was scheduled for
10:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Resident #18 had an order for Sertraline 50 mg, administer 50 mg daily by mouth.
The medication was scheduled for 10:00 AM, daily.
On 2/26/25 at 1:09 PM, RN B was observed preparing the 10:00 AM medications for resident #18 at her
medication cart. She stated she was new at the facility and had a hard time with medication administration
because she did not know the residents very well. RN B explained sometimes the residents were located all
over the building. She explained sometimes if the resident was away from the area on an activity they would
receive their medications late. RN B was observed to prepare and administer resident #18's Eliquis 5 mg
tablet scheduled for 10:00 AM and Sertraline 50 mg tablet scheduled at 10:00 AM, at approximately 1:10
PM, over two hours late.
On 2/27/25 at 12:26 PM, the interim Director of Nursing (DON) acknowledged the medication error rate and
problem with late medications administered by nurses. She stated the facility used a liberal
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
106151
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alwyn C Cashe State Veterans Nursing Home
5255 Raymond St
Orlando, FL 32803
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 0759
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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medication pass policy, and explained there was a lot of late documentation. She stated nurses should
document in real time and that sometimes they did not ask for help. The interim DON stated they notified
the provider of the late medications. She said the expectation was that all residents received their
medication and treatments prior to leaving the unit so they were not late or missed.
Review of the facility policy for Medication Administration dated 12/31/21 revealed medications must be
administered in accordance with the orders including any required time frame.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
106151
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/27/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Alwyn C Cashe State Veterans Nursing Home
5255 Raymond St
Orlando, FL 32803
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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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
Based on observation, interview and policy review, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection
prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to
help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections when linen was
folded without demonstrating proper folding techniques and hygiene protocols.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings:
On 02/27/25 at 1:34 PM the facility's laundry area was observed. The clean area and the dirty section were
separated by a door. In the clean area a laundry aide was observed at the folding table and also in the
room was the administrator, housekeeping manger and the laundry supervisor. The laundry aid began
folding a bed sheet. The bed sheet was folded in half, then the aid placed the bed sheet against his/her
body and folded it again. The laundry aide said he/she had infection control training but could not remember
the date. When informed that he/she was holding the linen against his/her body, the aide appeared to get
irritated and tossed the bed sheet on previously folded items. The housekeeping manager stated the bed
sheet would be re-washed. Informed the housekeeping manager the bed sheet in question was now
touching other clean items. Several minutes later the administrator could not explain why the
managers/supervisors in attendance at that time, herself included, did not correct the laundry aide to
prevent the potential cross contamination.
Review of the facility policy for laundry/laundry workers noted, Folding clothes in a nursing home requires
attention to detail, hygiene . The section titled Training and Protocol noted, Ensure all staff are trained in
proper folding techniques and hygiene protocols.
On 02/27/25 at 3:18 PM the Infection Preventionist said the laundry supervisor trains the laundry staff on
infection control. He spoke about random spot checks to ensure staff are following infection control policies
and protocols but that the spot checks were not documented. The Infection Preventionist talked about
empowering the other managers to correct the staff when there are breaks in infection control observed. He
added it was about reminding staff to get out of bad habits.
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