Inspection Reports for
Civic Center Health and Rehabilitation, LLC

1201 North 22nd Street, Birmingham, AL, 35234-2726

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 8 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

122% worse than Alabama average
Alabama average: 3.6 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

16 12 8 4 0
2019
2021
2024

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Mar 22, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of complaint investigations regarding alleged exploitation by a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN #13) taking money from a resident and an incident where two residents were left unattended at a local health clinic during appointments.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation included report number AL00047241 regarding exploitation by LPN #13 and report number AL00046869 regarding neglect in supervision of residents during appointments. The exploitation allegation was substantiated with LPN #13 terminated for taking money from a resident. The neglect allegation involved residents left unattended at a clinic due to staff call-offs and confusion.
Findings
The facility failed to report an allegation of exploitation involving LPN #13 taking money from Resident Identifier #27 to the State Agency, and failed to ensure adequate supervision of residents during off-site medical appointments, resulting in two residents being left unattended outside a clinic in the rain. Immediate corrective actions were taken including staff in-service and monitoring.

Deficiencies (2)
Failed to timely report suspected exploitation by LPN #13 taking money from Resident Identifier #27 to the State Agency.
Failed to ensure residents #81 and #26 were accompanied and supervised during off-site medical appointments, resulting in residents being left unattended outside a clinic.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Amount of money taken: 500 Amount of money given per occasion: 30 Complaint report date: Mar 15, 2024 Date of incident: Jan 25, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #13Licensed Practical NurseNamed in exploitation finding for taking money from resident
AdministratorAbuse Coordinator/AdministratorInterviewed regarding failure to report exploitation and supervision issues
RN #15Registered NurseInterviewed regarding supervision policy and incident on 01/25/2024
CNA #14Certified Nursing AssistantReported no staff present for residents during appointment on 01/25/2024
CNA #9Certified Nursing AssistantResponsible for staff scheduling and explained staff call-offs on 01/25/2024
Transport DriverObserved resident left unattended outside clinic on 01/25/2024

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 6 Date: Mar 22, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of complaint investigations regarding allegations of exploitation by a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) taking money from a resident, residents being left unattended at a local health clinic, and other concerns related to resident care and safety.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation included allegations that LPN #13 was terminated for borrowing $500 from a resident, residents were left unattended at a clinic appointment, and other care and safety concerns. The exploitation allegation was substantiated with evidence that LPN #13 took money from Resident #27 on multiple occasions and the facility failed to report it timely to the State Agency.
Findings
The facility failed to timely report suspected exploitation of a resident by an LPN, left residents unattended during medical appointments, administered expired medication, had unsanitary kitchen conditions, failed to prevent cross-contamination in infection control practices, and did not ensure required dementia training for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Corrective actions were implemented for some deficiencies.

Deficiencies (6)
Failed to timely report suspected exploitation of a resident by LPN #13 taking money from Resident Identifier #27.
Failed to ensure residents #81 and #26 were not left alone after being dropped off unaccompanied at a local health clinic.
Administered expired Vitamin B12 tablets to Resident Identifier #3.
Kitchen had grease buildup, dirty floors, chipping paint above clean pots and pans, and a serving tray with unknown liquid in the walk-in cooler.
Failed to ensure proper infection prevention and control practices including hand hygiene, handling of clean and dirty linen, and glove use.
Failed to ensure Certified Nursing Assistant #12 received required dementia training from January 2023 through January 2024.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Residents observed: 3 Residents affected: 9 Employee files reviewed: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #13Licensed Practical NurseNamed in exploitation allegation for taking money from resident
CNA #12Certified Nursing AssistantFailed to receive required dementia training from January 2023 to January 2024
MT #6Medication TechnicianAdministered expired medication and failed to perform hand hygiene after glove removal
AdministratorAdministrator/Abuse CoordinatorAcknowledged failure to report exploitation allegation to State Agency
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding medication administration and expired medication
Dietary ManagerDietary ManagerInterviewed regarding kitchen sanitation deficiencies
Infection PreventionistInfection PreventionistInterviewed regarding infection control practices and risks
Staff Development CoordinatorStaff Development CoordinatorInterviewed regarding CNA #12's dementia training status

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 6 Date: Mar 22, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of complaint investigations regarding alleged exploitation by a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) taking money from a resident, residents being left unattended at a medical appointment, and other concerns including medication administration, food safety, infection control, and staff training.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation included report numbers AL00047241 and AL00046869. Allegations involved exploitation by LPN #13, residents left unattended at appointments, and other care concerns. The exploitation complaint was substantiated with findings of LPN #13 taking money from a resident and failure to report to the State Agency. The unattended residents complaint was substantiated with residents left alone at a clinic appointment.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in timely reporting exploitation allegations, leaving residents unattended at appointments, administering expired medication, poor kitchen sanitation, inadequate infection control practices, and failure to provide required dementia training to a nurse aide. Corrective actions were initiated for these deficiencies.

Deficiencies (6)
Failure to timely report suspected exploitation of a resident by LPN #13 taking money from Resident Identifier #27.
Failure to ensure residents #81 and #26 were not left alone and unattended at a local health clinic appointment.
Administering expired Vitamin B12 medication to Resident Identifier #3.
Failure to maintain kitchen cleanliness including grease buildup, dirty floors, chipping paint, and presence of unknown substances in the walk-in cooler.
Failure to implement proper infection prevention and control practices including inadequate hand hygiene, cross-contamination risks with linen and supplies, and improper laundry handling.
Failure to ensure Certified Nursing Assistant #12 received required dementia training from January 2023 through January 2024.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Residents observed for medication administration: 3 Residents observed for infection control: 19 Employee files reviewed: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #13Licensed Practical NurseNamed in exploitation allegation and termination
CNA #7Certified Nursing AssistantObserved failing to perform hand hygiene before resident care
NA #8Nursing AssistantObserved handling clean linen without hand hygiene
MT #6Medication TechnicianObserved administering expired medication and failing hand hygiene
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding medication administration policies
DMDietary ManagerInterviewed regarding kitchen sanitation deficiencies
IPInfection PreventionistInterviewed regarding infection control practices
SDC #5Staff Development CoordinatorInterviewed regarding missing dementia training for CNA #12

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Mar 22, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of complaints alleging exploitation by a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who took money from a resident, and an incident where two residents were left unattended at a local health clinic during appointments.

Complaint Details
Complaint/report number AL00047241 involved exploitation by LPN #13 taking money from Resident #27. Complaint/report number AL00046869 involved neglect related to residents #81 and #26 being left unattended at a clinic appointment on 01/25/2024.
Findings
The facility failed to timely report an allegation of exploitation involving LPN #13 taking money from Resident #27 and failed to ensure adequate supervision of residents during off-site medical appointments, resulting in residents being left unattended outside a clinic. Corrective actions were implemented including staff in-service and monitoring.

Deficiencies (2)
Failed to timely report suspected exploitation of a resident by LPN #13 who took money from Resident #27 on multiple occasions.
Failed to ensure residents #81 and #26 were not left alone after being dropped off unaccompanied at a local health clinic on 01/25/2024.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Monitored period: 4 Amount of money taken: 500 Amount of money given per occasion: 30

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #13Licensed Practical NurseNamed in exploitation finding for taking money from Resident #27
RN #15Registered NurseCharge nurse interviewed regarding lack of staff accompaniment to appointments
CNA #14Certified Nursing AssistantReported no staff present for residents at appointment and stayed with residents until driver arrived
CNA #9Certified Nursing AssistantArranges staff schedules for resident appointments and explained staff call-offs
AdministratorAdministrator/Abuse CoordinatorInterviewed about failure to report exploitation and facility practices for resident appointments
Transport DriverTransport DriverObserved resident left outside clinic in rain and escorted residents into clinic

Inspection Report

Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jun 10, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to review and correct deficiencies related to the accurate coding of a resident's hospice and oxygen therapy status on quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure that Resident Identifier #47's quarterly MDS assessments dated 1/22/21 and 4/23/21 accurately reflected the resident's receipt of hospice care and continuous oxygen therapy, resulting in coding errors identified during record review and staff interview.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to document Resident Identifier #47's hospice care and continuous oxygen therapy on quarterly MDS assessments dated 1/22/21 and 4/23/21.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents sampled for oxygen: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered NurseEmployee Identifier #1 interviewed regarding MDS coding errors for Resident Identifier #47

Inspection Report

Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jun 10, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to identify deficiencies related to the accuracy of resident assessments, specifically ensuring that Resident Identifier #47's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) correctly reflected hospice and oxygen therapy status.

Findings
The facility failed to document Resident Identifier #47's hospice and continuous oxygen therapy status accurately in the quarterly MDS assessments dated 1/22/21 and 4/23/21, despite physician orders indicating these treatments. The error was attributed to a coding mistake by the responsible nurse.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure Resident Identifier #47's quarterly Minimum Data Set assessments accurately reflected hospice and oxygen therapy status.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents sampled for oxygen: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered NurseEmployee Identifier #1 responsible for completing the quarterly MDS and acknowledged the coding error

Inspection Report

Deficiencies: 3 Date: Mar 1, 2019

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulations related to resident discharge and transfer procedures, specifically focusing on notification and bed hold policies for Resident Identifier #81 who was discharged multiple times to a hospital.

Findings
The facility failed to provide timely and proper discharge notices to Resident #81 and/or their representative, did not notify about bed hold policies during hospital transfers, and denied the resident's return to the facility despite hospital reports indicating the resident was stable and safe to return. These deficiencies affected Resident #81 and involved minimal harm or potential for actual harm.

Deficiencies (3)
Failure to provide timely notification to the resident and/or representative before transfer or discharge.
Failure to notify the resident or representative in writing about the duration of bed hold and related policies during hospital transfers.
Failure to permit the resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization despite hospital reports indicating stability and safety.
Report Facts
Discharge dates: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
EI #1AdministratorNamed in findings related to failure to issue discharge notices, bed hold notices, and refusal to accept resident back
EI #3Social WorkerInterviewed regarding reasons for hospital sending resident to a different facility

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Mar 1, 2019

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints regarding the facility's failure to provide timely notification of discharge and bed hold policies to Resident Identifier (RI) #81 and/or the resident's representative, and the facility's refusal to allow RI #81 to return following hospitalization.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation focused on the facility's failure to notify RI #81 and/or the representative about discharge and bed hold policies, and the refusal to allow RI #81 to return after hospitalization despite hospital reports indicating the resident was stable and safe to return. The facility admitted to not issuing required notices and denying readmission due to safety concerns.
Findings
The facility failed to issue proper discharge notices and bed hold notices to RI #81 and/or the resident's representative upon multiple hospital discharges. Additionally, the facility denied RI #81's return after hospitalization despite reports from the hospital that the resident was stable and safe to return. These deficient practices affected RI #81, one of one sampled residents reviewed.

Deficiencies (3)
Failure to provide timely notification to the resident and/or representative before transfer or discharge.
Failure to notify the resident or representative in writing about the duration of bed hold and related policies during hospital transfers.
Failure to permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Report Facts
Discharge dates: 4 Return dates: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
EI #1AdministratorAdmitted facility did not issue discharge or bed hold notices and refused to readmit RI #81 due to safety concerns.
EI #3Social WorkerExplained hospital planned to send RI #81 to a different facility because the Administrator felt the facility could no longer meet RI #81's needs.

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