Inspection Reports for
Driftwood Nursing Center

The facility failed to ensure an indwelling urinary catheter was clinically indicated and properly documented for one resident, failed to sanitize food thermometers between uses risking cross-contamination, and failed to use appropriate personal protective equipment during catheter care for one resident.

The complaint was substantiated. The Resident Representative reported suspicious credit card charges on 6/24/24. The facility confirmed unauthorized use by CNA #1, who was terminated prior to discovery. Law enforcement was involved, and restitution was made to the resident.

The facility failed to protect a resident from misappropriation when a Certified Nursing Assistant used the resident's credit card without consent. The facility investigated, reimbursed the resident, notified authorities, and provided staff in-service training.

The complaint investigation found that Resident #1, who was severely cognitively impaired, had two witnessed falls on 05/15/24 and 05/23/24. The care plan interventions were not appropriate given the resident's cognitive impairment, and staff interviews confirmed the inadequacy of these interventions.

The facility failed to develop appropriate care plan interventions for Resident #1, who was cognitively impaired and had multiple falls. Interviews with staff confirmed that interventions such as keeping the call light within reach and providing safety education were not appropriate for the resident's cognitive status.

The facility failed to ensure a resident had ready and reasonable access to personal funds on weekends, failed to transmit MDS assessments by their target dates for 19 of 24 residents reviewed, and failed to complete a required PASRR Level II screening for one resident with a major mental illness diagnosis.