F 0558
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, resident and staff interview, medical record review, and policy review, the facility failed to
ensure a resident's preference for showers were honored. This affected one (Resident #6) of one resident
reviewed for preferences. The facility census was 76.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Medical record review for Resident #6 revealed an admission date of 07/28/23. Diagnoses included
quadriplegic from a traumatic spinal cord dysfunction, pressure ulcer to sacral region on admission, and
neurogenic bladder.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #6 was
cognitively intact and was dependent on staffing for bathing.
Review of the bathing records for Resident #6 from 10/01/23 through 12/12/23 revealed Resident #6
received all bed baths. Resident #6 did not receive a shower during this time.
Interview with Resident #6 on 12/11/23 at 11:05 A.M. revealed he has asked everyone to get a shower
including State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA) #145 a couple of days ago. STNA #145 told him the facility
doesn't have the right equipment to give him showers. He stated he gets bed baths only.
Interview with STNA #145 on 12/11/23 at 2:40 P.M. confirmed Resident #6 had asked her to give him a
shower, but she gave him a bed bath instead. STNA #145 confirmed she didn't provide Resident #6 his
preference of a shower for his bathing.
Review of the facility's undated policy titled Resident Rights revealed to respect resident's choice and
attend to needs in a timely fashion.
This was an incidental finding during the complaint investigation.
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.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center
5501 Verulam
Cincinnati, OH 45213
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
medical record review, observations, staff and resident interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to
ensure bathing and personal hygiene were provided to residents who dependent on staff for assistance
with activities of daily living (ADL). This affected two (Residents #6 and #77) of three residents reviewed for
ADL care. The facility census was 76.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
1. Medical record review for Resident #6 revealed an admission date of 07/28/23. Diagnoses included
quadriplegic from a traumatic spinal cord dysfunction, pressure ulcer to sacral region on admission, and
neurogenic bladder.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #6 was
cognitively intact. His functional status was impairment on upper and lower extremities. He was dependent
on staff for bathing.
Review of the bathing records for Resident #6 from 10/01/23 through 12/12/23 revealed out of 20
opportunities for bathing, he received 12 bed baths.
Review of the care plan dated 12/01/23 revealed Resident #6 had an activities of daily living deficit and
required assistance for bathing with up to two-person assistance.
Interview and observation with Resident #6 on 12/11/23 at 11:05 A.M. revealed he received bed baths, but
not on a regular basis. He said they don't wash under his bandage on his left hand, don't wash his feet, and
staff hasn't trimmed or cleaned his nails. In between his fingers on both hands were dry, scaly, and dirty. His
nails were long and had a dark substance under them. His toes were dry, scaly and dirty.
Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #160 on 12/12/23 at 1:03 P.M. confirmed the nails, fingers
and toes were dirty and needed some attention. LPN #160 stated the staff were supposed to be doing this
during his bathing.
2. Closed medical record review for Resident #77 revealed an admission on [DATE]. Diagnoses included
obstructive uropathy, bipolar disorder, and Schizophrenia.
Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #77 was
cognitively intact. His functional status was impairment on upper and lower extremities. Resident #77 was
dependent on staff bathing.
Review of the care plan dated 11/08/23 revealed Resident #77 was dependent for bathing.
Review of the bathing records for Resident #77 revealed from 11/08/23 through 11/22/23, the resident
received four bed baths. Resident #77 missed three baths on on 11/10/23, 11/17/23, and 11/20/23. The
documentation was marked non-applicable (NA) on 11/10/23, 11/17/23, and 11/20/23.
Interview with the Regional Director of Clinical Services (RDCS) #200 on 12/12/23 at 2:00 P.M. revealed
she tried to call some of the staff who either didn't documented the bathing or placed a NA for
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12/18/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center
5501 Verulam
Cincinnati, OH 45213
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0677
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
non-applicable in the box for Resident #6 and #77, but was unsuccessful in reaching the staff. RDCS #200
verified if it wasn't documented, it wasn't completed for the bathing.
Review of the facility's undated policy titled Routine Resident Care revealed their policy was to provide
routine daily care by a certified nursing assistant under the supervision of a licensed nurse bathing.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the facility's undated policy titled Nail and Hair Hygiene Services revealed it is the policy of this
facility to promote resident centered care by attending to the physical emotional, social, and spiritual needs
and honor resident lifestyle preferences while in the care of this facility. This facility will provide routine care
for the resident for hygienic purposes and for the routine care also includes nail hygiene services including
routine trimming, cleaning and filing. Routine nail hygiene may be performed in conjunction with bathing or
performed separately.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00148560.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center
5501 Verulam
Cincinnati, OH 45213
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, medical record review, staff and resident interview, and policy review, the facility failed to follow
the physician's orders for treatment of a resident's pressure ulcers. This affected one (#6) of three residents
reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility identified there were three residents with pressure ulcers residing
in the facility. The facility census was 76.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Medical record review for Resident #6 revealed an admission date of 07/28/23. Diagnoses included
quadriplegic from a traumatic spinal cord dysfunction, pressure ulcer to sacral region on admission, and
neurogenic bladder.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #6 was
cognitively intact. Resident #6 was dependent on staff for bed mobility and transfers. Resident #6 had four
stage III pressure ulcers (Full thickness tissue loss. Subcutaneous fat may be visible but bone, tendon or
muscle is not exposed), and three of them were present upon admission. Resident #6 also had one stage
IV pressure ulcer (Full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon, or muscle.) that was present upon
admission and one unstageable pressure ulcer (Slough and/or eschar: known but not stageable due to
coverage of wound bed by slough and/or eschar) that wasn't present upon admission.
Review of the care plan dated 12/01/23 revealed Resident #6 has impaired skin integrity with five pressure
wounds and three skin tears due to incontinence, poor mobility, with diagnoses of quadriplegia and poor
nutritional intake. Interventions included to encourage and assist the resident to turn and reposition every
two hours and to provide appropriate off-loading cushion.
Review of the physician orders for Resident #6 dated 12/02/23 revealed an order to turn and reposition
Resident #6 every two hours as tolerated. There was also a physician order to place moon boots on
Resident #6 when in and out of bed as tolerated.
Interview and observation with Resident #6 on 12/11/23 at 11:05 A.M. revealed the staff don't turn him like
they were supposed to, and they don't place his moon boots on him either. He stated his moon boots had
not been on him since he came back from the hospital. Resident #6 was observed in bed without his moon
boots on. The boots were observed up on the top shelf of the closet.
Observations on 12/11/23 from 11:10 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. revealed there was staff who went into Resident
#6's room, but there was no staff who turned and repositioned Resident #6 and staff did not place his moon
boots on Resident #6's feet.
Interview with State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA) #145 on 12/11/23 at 1:36 P.M. revealed she came into
work at 7:00 A.M. and didn't have time to turn Resident #6. STNA #145 stated she didn't know Resident #6
was supposed to be turned every two hours and verified Resident #6 was dependent on staff for turning
and repositioning.
Observation and interview with Resident #6 on 12/12/23 at 1:02 P.M. revealed the resident didn't have his
moon boots on. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #160 on 12/12/23 at 1:03 P.M. confirmed Resident #6 didn't
have his moon boots on.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365196
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center
5501 Verulam
Cincinnati, OH 45213
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0686
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Observation of dressing changes to Resident #6's pressure ulcers on 12/12/23 at 1:08 P.M. with Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) #160 revealed she double gloved her hands, sprayed wound cleanser on the
bandages of the one area of the left buttock and lower back region and removed the bandages and didn't
clean with a clean gauze. LPN #160 removed her gloves and placed a set of new gloves on her hands and
continued to place moistened Dakin's gauze to the left buttock and upper back region. LPN #160 changed
her gloves and applied abdominal pad over the wounds. LPN #160 continued with the left hip ulcer and
removed the bandage and sprayed wound cleanser on the wound and didn't clean the wound. LPN #160
applied Dakin's moistened gauze to this wound and removed her gloves and went to the bathroom to wash
her hands.
Interview with the LPN #160 on 12/12/23 at 2:24 P.M. stated she was told she could wash her hands at the
beginning of a dressing change and at the end of it. LPN #160 verified she didn't wash her hands after
hands were contaminated. LPN #160 verified she did not follow the physician orders to clean the wounds
with normal saline. LPN #160 verified she should not have double gloved her hands.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 12/12/23 at 2:33 P.M. revealed the expectation of the nurse
would be to cleanse the wound with the normal saline per physician order and to wash her hands from dirty
to clean no matter how many times it would take. The DON verified the nurse should have not double
gloved her hands.
Review of the facility's undated policy titled Skin Care and Wound Management revealed to communicate
risk factors and interventions to the care giving team.
Review of the facility's policy titled Standard Precautions, dated 04/01/17, revealed practicing hand hygiene
is a simple but effective way to prevent the spread of infections by breaking the chain of infection. Proper
cleaning of hands can prevent the spread of germs, including those that are resistant to antibiotics and are
becoming resistant to antibiotics. This facility will adhere to Centers for Diseace Control and Prevention
(CDC) guidelines and recommendations for hand hygiene unless otherwise explicitly stated. When hands
are not visibly soiled, alcohol-based hand sanitizers are the preferred method for cleaning hands in this
healthcare setting. Use soap and water method for cleaning hands when hands are visibly dirty or soiled or
known or suspected exposure to Clostridium difficile (C.difl) or norovirus, if the facility is experiencing an
outbreak, before eating and after using a restroom (CDC, 2016). For all other times, alcohol based hand
sanitizers are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the healthcare setting.
When hands move from a contaminated body site to a clean body site during patient care including
dressing changes.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00148905.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365196
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center
5501 Verulam
Cincinnati, OH 45213
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate
catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure catheter
care and incontinence care was provided correctly to a resident. This affected one (#6) of three residents
reviewed for catheter care and one (#6) of one resident reviewed for incontinence care. The facility
identified there were four residents who required catheter care. The facility census was 76.
Findings include:
Medical record review for Resident #6 revealed an admission date of 07/28/23. Diagnoses included
quadriplegic from a traumatic spinal cord dysfunction, pressure ulcer to sacral region on admission, and
neurogenic bladder.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #6 was
cognitively intact. Resident #6 was dependent on staff for toileting and had an indwelling catheter.
Observation on 12/13/23 at 10:04 A.M. revealed State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA) #79 was providing
incontinence care to Resident #6. STNA #79 took a wet washcloth and wiped from under the scrotum up
across the top of the scrotum. As STNA #79 was wiping upwards, there was stool on the washcloth. STNA
#79 continued to fold the washcloth and wipe upwards and continued to find stool on the cloth. STNA #79
didn't wash the penis or the scrotum. She didn't rinse or dry the area. Further observation of catheter care
revealed STNA #79 removed a bloody four by four bandage from around of the insertion site of the
suprapubic catheter. STNA #79 didn't wipe the tubing from the insertion site pulling upward and she didn't
clean around the insertion site.
Interview with STNA #79 on 12/13/23 at 10:20 A.M. confirmed she didn't perform the incontinence care
properly and it wasn't her practice to perform the care in this manner. STNA #79 stated she didn't know how
to clean the supra/pubic catheter because it wasn't done for the residents.
Review of the facility's undated policy titled Catheter Care revealed catheter care is to be performed at least
twice daily on residents that have indwelling catheters, for as long as the catheter is in place. The policy
revealed to don gloves, expose the area only, observing for dignity and warmth. Obtain clean, wet
washcloth with warm soap and water, securely grasp the catheter tubing nearest the opening to prevent
movement or accidental dislodgement. Clean around catheter just above entrance and wipe in an upward
motion to clean the tubing.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00148560.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365196
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center
5501 Verulam
Cincinnati, OH 45213
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0697
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, medical record review, staff and resident interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident's pain
was managed. This affected one (#26) of one resident reviewed for pain. The facility census was 76.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Medical record review for Resident #26 revealed an admission date of 11/07/22. Diagnoses included
cerebrovascular attack with paralysis, diabetes mellitus, and arthritis. Review of the annual Minimum Data
Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #26 was cognitively intact.
Review of the physician's order dated 12/22/22 revealed Buralbital-APAP-Caffeine (also known as Fioricet)
oral tablet 50-325-40 milligram (mg) to give one tablet every six hours as needed for migraine headache.
Review of the care plan dated 05/03/23 revealed Resident #26 has complaints of acute and chronic pain.
Interventions were to observe for pain every shift, provided medication per orders, and monitor for side
effects.
Review of the progress notes dated 12/03/23 through 12/11/23, revealed the Fioricet had not been
administered to Resident #26 and there wasn't any evidence the Fioricet was reordered either. Review of a
note written on 12/12/23 at 8:22 A.M. revealed Resident #26 complained about a headache and was given
650 mg of Tylenol. A follow up note written on 12/12/23 at 9:43 A.M. revealed Resident #26 rated his pain
level score at a ten, 10/10 (zero was no pain and 10 was the most severe pain) and Tylenol was ineffective.
At 11:30 A.M., the physician discontinued the Fioricet and ordered Excedrin 250-250-65 mg to take two
tablets every 24-hours for migraine headache. This was administered to the resident at 1:03 P.M. and at
2:29 P.M., Resident #26 said he felt like the Excedrin was working and rated his pain at a eight out of a ten.
At 5:27 P.M., the physician reordered the Fioricet 50-325-40 mg to administer one tablet every six hours as
needed for migraine headache to start on 12/13/23.
Observation on 12/12/23 at 8:00 A.M. revealed Resident #26 was asking for his Fioricet for his migraine
headache. The nurse said she put in the order on 12/11/23 for the medication and she would check to see if
it was in the facility yet. She administered a 500 milligram (mg) Tylenol for his headache.
Interview with Resident #26 on 12/11/23 at 8:23 A.M. revealed he has asked for his migraine medication for
one to two weeks now and the facility hasn't received it yet. Resident #26 stated he has a headache when
he wakes up in the morning and when he goes to bed in the evening. He rated his pain at a seven out of a
10 pain scale.
Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #152 on 12/12/23 at 8:25 A.M. revealed she sent in a script
on 12/11/23, but had not received the medication from the pharmacy yet and hopefully the medication
would come in on the next delivery today. She confirmed there wasn't any evidence she re-ordered the
medication on 12/11/23.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00148560.
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365196
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center
5501 Verulam
Cincinnati, OH 45213
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0804
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Based on observation and review of a test tray, staff and resident interview, and policy review, the facility
failed to ensure the coffee was served hot and was at the proper temperature. This affected two (#6 and
#15) of two residents reviewed for meals and had the potential to affect other residents who drink coffee.
The facility census was 76.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
Interviews with Resident #6 and #15 on 12/11/23 at 11:05 A.M. revealed the coffee was cold when it was
served to them.
Review of the last tray from the kitchen on 12/13/23 at 9:00 A.M. after all of the trays were delivered
revealed the coffee temperature was 114 degree Fahrenheit (F) and it tasted lukewarm.
Interview with Dietary Manager #74 on 12/13/23 at 9:10 A.M. confirmed the coffee was at 114 degrees F.
Review of the facility policy titled Food Preparation, dated 09/01/17, revealed all foods will be held at
appropriate temperatures, greater than 135° F for hot holding, and less than 41°F for cold food
holding.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00148560.
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365196
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pleasant Ridge Healthcare Center
5501 Verulam
Cincinnati, OH 45213
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0807
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and
preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, medical record review, and resident and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure drinks were
available on the meal trays for the residents. This affected two (#6 and #15) of two residents reviewed for
meals. The facility census was 76.
Findings include:
1. Medical record review for Resident #6 revealed an admission date of 07/28/23. Diagnoses included
quadriplegic from a traumatic spinal cord dysfunction and neurogenic bladder.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #6 was
cognitively intact and he was dependent on staff for eating.
Interview with Resident #6 on 12/11/23 at 11:05 A.M. revealed the kitchen runs out of juices and coffee at
the end of his hall due to it being the last hall in the facility to get served for meals.
Observation of the lunch meal service on 12/11/23 at 1:15 P.M. revealed Resident #6's hall was the last to
be served. The lunch was delivered to the resident's room at 1:25 P.M. and there wasn't coffee or juice on
Resident #6's meal tray.
Interview with State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA) #145 on 12/11/23 at 1:36 P.M. confirmed there wasn't
anymore coffee or juice to give to Resident #6 so she gave Resident #6 water. STNA #145 confirmed she
didn't check with the kitchen to see if there was more coffee or juice available.
2. Medical record review for Resident #15 revealed an admission date of 05/25/23. Diagnoses included
neurological condition.
Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #15 was cognitively intact and
he was able to feed himself.
Interview with Resident #15 on 12/11/23 at 11:05 A.M. revealed his room was at the end of the hall and the
last hall served for meals. He stated there were times when the staff run out of coffee and juice to serve to
them.
Observation of the lunch meal service on 12/11/23 at 1:25 P.M. revealed Resident #15's hall was the last to
be served. The lunch was delivered to the resident's room at 1:25 P.M. and there wasn't coffee or juice on
Resident #15's meal tray.
Interview with STNA #145 on 12/11/23 at 1:36 P.M. confirmed there wasn't anymore coffee or juice to give
to Resident #15 so she gave Resident #15 water. STNA #145 confirmed she didn't check with the kitchen
to see if there was more coffee or juice available.
This was an incidental finding during the course of the complaint investigation.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
365196
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