Inspection Reports for Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc

920 S MAIN ST, NEW HARMONY, IN, 47631

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on December 17, 2024, identified two deficiencies related to medication administration and food dating practices. Earlier inspections showed similar issues with food labeling and staff qualifications, indicating recurring challenges in these areas. Inspectors cited problems with proper insulin administration and adherence to facility policies for food safety. A complaint investigation during the latest visit found no deficiencies related to the allegations. The inspection history suggests ongoing attention is needed for medication management and food handling, with no clear improvement trend.

Deficiencies (last 1 years)

Deficiencies (over 1 years) 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

5% better than Indiana average
Indiana average: 4.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2024

Census

Latest occupancy rate 22 residents

Based on a December 2024 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Census over time

10 15 20 25 30 Jan 2024 Dec 2024

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 22 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Dec 17, 2024

Visit Reason
This visit was for a State Residential Licensure Survey which included the investigation of Complaint IN00440674.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00440674 was investigated and no deficiencies related to the allegations were cited.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the complaint allegations were cited. Two deficiencies were found: failure to properly administer insulin per manufacturer's instructions for 1 of 5 residents reviewed, and failure to follow facility policy by dating food once removed from original packaging in the kitchen.

Deficiencies (2)
Facility failed to properly administer insulin per manufacturer's instructions for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for medication administration (Resident 10).
Facility failed to follow the facility policy by dating food once removed from original packaging according to sanitation and safe food handling standards for 1 of 1 kitchen observations.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for medication administration: 5 Residential Census: 22

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Amy Knopf KochExecutive DirectorSigned the report as Laboratory Director's or Provider/Supplier Representative.
Registered Nurse 2Registered NurseNamed in the insulin administration deficiency for failing to prime the insulin pen prior to administration.
Director of NursingDirector of NursingProvided insulin administration policy and involved in corrective action and monitoring.
Dietary DirectorInterviewed regarding food labeling and provided food safety policy.

Inspection Report

Renewal
Census: 15 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jan 8, 2024

Visit Reason
This visit was for a State Residential Licensure Survey conducted on January 4, 5, and 8, 2024 to assess compliance with state regulations for the facility.

Findings
The facility was found deficient for employing unlicensed staff providing more than limited assistance with activities of daily living on 3 of 5 days reviewed, and for failure to properly label food items with open and expiration dates in the kitchen. Corrective actions included revising schedules to ensure credentialed staff provide care and updating food labeling policies with staff education and monitoring.

Deficiencies (2)
Facility failed to ensure that unlicensed employees providing more than limited assistance with activities of daily living were certified nurse aides or home health aides for 3 of 5 days reviewed.
Food containers in the kitchen were not labeled with appropriate open and expiration dates, including spices, condiments, and prepared foods.
Report Facts
Residential Census: 15 Survey Dates: 3 Days reviewed for staffing: 5 Residents affected: 3 Food labeling observations: 2

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