Inspection Reports for Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center

127 EARLY AVENUE, Petersburg, WV, 26847

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Deficiencies (last 23 years)

Deficiencies (over 23 years) 10.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

14% worse than West Virginia average
West Virginia average: 9 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

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Census

Latest occupancy rate 82 residents

Based on a April 2024 inspection.

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

Census over time

60 80 100 120 Apr 2000 Nov 2006 Jul 2010 Jul 2015 Aug 2019 Sep 2023 Apr 2024
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 1 Jun 16, 2024
Visit Reason
The document is a plan of correction and statement of deficiencies related to a previous investigation survey concluding on 2024-04-17, accepted in lieu of an onsite revisit.
Findings
Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center is in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 and West Virginia nursing home licensure rules. The facility demonstrated substantial compliance with previously cited deficient practices based on review of plans of correction and credible evidence.
Severity Breakdown
Level C: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility must inform residents orally and in writing of their rights, rules, services, and charges in a language they understand, including Medicaid-related information.Level C
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 82 Deficiencies: 12 Apr 17, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced annual recertification/licensure survey was conducted at Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center from April 15, 2024 to April 17, 2024 to assess compliance with federal and state regulations.
Findings
The facility was found out of substantial compliance with multiple deficiencies including failure to ensure dignified resident care, improper respiratory equipment storage, incomplete resident self-determination support, food safety violations, medication management issues, inadequate infection control practices, and failure to maintain an effective quality assurance program.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 5 SS=E: 4 SS=F: 3
Deficiencies (12)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure residents had a dignified existence during feeding, transfers, and dining.SS=D
Respiratory equipment not stored in a clean, sanitary manner.SS=D
Failure to promote and facilitate resident self-determination regarding bathing preferences.SS=D
Failure to complete labeling and dating of foods and refrigerator temperature logs.SS=F
Failure to complete a personalized care plan for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).SS=D
Failure to implement appropriate interventions for quality deficiencies, including routine skin assessments by licensed nurses.SS=F
Medications not stored and labeled according to professional standards; insulin pens undated; controlled substances not properly secured; expired medications found.SS=E
Failure to document physician actions or rationale for monthly drug regimen reviews and gradual dose reductions for psychotropic medications.SS=E
Failure to ensure resident environment was free of accident hazards; improper use of mechanical lifts and medication self-administration without proper assessment.SS=E
Failure to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program including proper hand hygiene.SS=D
Failure to document Medical Director attendance at all quarterly Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings.SS=F
Failure to provide timely immunizations per CDC recommendations and failure to perform routine skin assessments by licensed nurses.SS=D
Report Facts
Facility census: 82 Deficiencies cited: 12
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #35Licensed Practical NurseNamed in dignified care deficiency for feeding Resident #37
Nurse Aide #50Nurse AideNamed in dignified care deficiency for privacy during transfer of Resident #65
Nurse Aide #55Nurse AideNamed in dignified care deficiency for privacy and dining experience
Registered Nurse #71Registered NurseNamed in respiratory equipment storage deficiency
Director of NursingDirector of NursingNamed in multiple deficiencies including dignified care, respiratory care, medication management, and quality assurance
Assistant Director of NursingAssistant Director of NursingNamed in dignified care, infection control, and vaccination deficiencies
Licensed Practical Nurse #104Licensed Practical NurseNamed in medication self-administration deficiency
Nurse Aide #55Nurse AideNamed in infection control hand hygiene deficiency
Medical DirectorMedical DirectorNamed in medication regimen review and QAPI attendance deficiencies
Corporate Compliance OfficerCorporate Compliance OfficerNamed in QAPI attendance deficiency
Inspection Report Routine Census: 82 Deficiencies: 13 Apr 16, 2024
Visit Reason
Routine inspection of Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center to assess compliance with health, safety, and fire protection regulations.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including exit signage, hazardous area enclosures, cooking equipment maintenance, interior wall and ceiling fire resistance, sprinkler system maintenance, portable fire extinguisher installation, corridor door smoke resistance, fire drills, smoking regulations, gas equipment storage, emergency preparedness policies, communication plans, and fire door inspections.
Severity Breakdown
SS=F: 4 SS=C: 6 SS=D: 3
Deficiencies (13)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to maintain exit and directional signage in the beauty shop corridor.SS=D
Failed to ensure hazardous areas are protected and separated with door closures as required by NFPA 101.SS=D
Failed to properly install and maintain cooking equipment protected by the kitchen hood extinguishing system.SS=D
Failed to ensure smoke barriers were constructed and maintained to appropriate fire resistance rating.SS=F
Failed to maintain automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems in accordance with NFPA 25, including lack of documentation for required inspections and cleaning of sprinkler heads.SS=F
Failed to ensure portable fire extinguishers were installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10, including extinguishers mounted too high.SS=C
Failed to provide corridor doors that resist passage of smoke, including gaps exceeding 1/2 inch and doors not latching properly.SS=C
Failed to hold fire drills at least quarterly on each shift at varying times and conditions.SS=C
Failed to ensure smoking regulations were met, including lack of metal containers with self-closing covers in designated smoking area.SS=C
Failed to ensure nonflammable medical gas cylinder storage met NFPA 99 requirements, including excessive cylinders stored in one smoke compartment and missing precautionary signage.SS=F
Failed to develop and implement emergency preparedness policies and procedures for use of volunteers and emergency staffing strategies including integration of designated healthcare professionals.SS=C
Failed to develop a communication plan with primary and alternate means to communicate with staff and emergency management agencies.SS=C
Failed to maintain fire door assemblies with annual inspection and testing documentation.SS=F
Report Facts
Facility census: 82 Oxygen cylinders stored: 14 Fire drills missing: 2 Fire extinguisher height: 5 Fire door inspection frequency: 0
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nursing Home AdministratorAdministratorNamed in multiple findings and re-education regarding compliance and corrective actions
Facility Maintenance SupervisorVerified multiple findings related to maintenance and fire safety deficiencies
Board of Directors' ChairmanProvided re-education to Nursing Home Administrator on compliance requirements
Corporate Compliance OfficerContacted emergency management and scheduled fire door testing
Assistant Director of NursingVerified findings related to emergency preparedness policies
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 1 Feb 5, 2024
Visit Reason
The document is a plan of correction and statement of deficiencies related to a previous investigation survey concluding on 2023-11-14, accepted in lieu of an onsite revisit.
Findings
The facility, Grant Rehabilitation & Care Center, is in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 and West Virginia nursing home licensure rules based on review of plans of correction and credible evidence. No new deficiencies are cited in this document.
Severity Breakdown
Level C: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to inform residents of their rights and rules in a language they understand, including Medicaid benefits and charges.Level C
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 80 Deficiencies: 2 Nov 14, 2023
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation survey was conducted at Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center on 11/14/23 based on complaint #29269, which was found unsubstantiated with an unrelated citation.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure the environment was free from accident hazards during remodeling on the 300 Hall and due to dangerous chemicals stored on the 400 Hall isolation cart. Multiple hazardous items were accessible to residents, posing potential risks, but no residents experienced negative outcomes.
Complaint Details
Complaint #29269 was unsubstantiated with an unrelated citation.
Severity Breakdown
E: 2
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
The 300 Hall was under remodeling with multiple accident hazards accessible to residents, including corrosive air conditioner coil cleaner, unidentified chemicals, power tools, saw blades, and utility knives.E
The 400 Hall had dangerous chemicals (disinfectants) stored on top of an isolation cart within reach of residents.E
Report Facts
Facility census: 80
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of MaintenanceConfirmed hazardous items were accessible to residents and reported the issues would be immediately addressed.
Assistant Director of NursingADONParticipated in removing hazardous chemicals from the 400 Hall isolation cart.
Director of NursingDONParticipated in removing hazardous chemicals and reported on door closure issues and resident mobility related to hazards.
Maintenance Assistant #4Removed disinfectants from the isolation cart and secured them.
Nursing Home AdministratorNHAReeducated maintenance staff and implemented audits to ensure environment remains free of accident hazards.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Sep 27, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation, with a review of plans of correction and credible evidence accepted in lieu of an onsite revisit for the complaint investigation concluding on 2023-09-05.
Findings
The facility, Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center, was found to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 and West Virginia nursing home licensure rules. The previously cited deficient practices were corrected as evidenced by the accepted plans of correction.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation concluded on 2023-09-05 with substantial compliance found and no onsite revisit required.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 75 Deficiencies: 1 Sep 5, 2023
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted at Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center on 09/05/2023 based on complaints #29074 and #27065. The investigation focused on infection prevention and control practices, specifically related to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program by not isolating COVID-19 positive residents in their rooms during an outbreak, potentially exposing other residents. The outbreak involved 24 residents and 23 staff testing positive. The facility's COVID-19 policy was not followed, as COVID-positive residents were placed in a family room and passed through areas with non-infected residents.
Complaint Details
Complaint #29074 was substantiated with a related citation. Complaint #27065 was unsubstantiated with no related or unrelated deficiencies.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to isolate COVID-19 positive residents in their rooms during an outbreak, contrary to facility policy.SS=E
Report Facts
Residents present: 75 COVID-19 positive residents: 24 COVID-19 positive staff: 23 COVID-19 outbreak start date: Aug 14, 2023 Isolation period end for Resident #41: Aug 29, 2023 Isolation period end for Resident #67: Aug 27, 2023
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Physical Therapist #146Physical TherapistReported COVID-positive residents were not isolated in their rooms during the outbreak
Nurse Aide #2Nurse AideStated COVID-positive residents were placed in the family room and escorted through non-infected resident areas for restroom use
Assistant Director of Nursing / Infection PreventionistAssistant Director of Nursing / Infection PreventionistConfirmed facility did not follow COVID-19 policy during outbreak and acknowledged outbreak involved 24 residents and 23 staff
Inspection Report Deficiencies: 11 Sep 7, 2022
Visit Reason
The document is a Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction for Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center, detailing regulatory compliance with federal nursing facility requirements.
Findings
The report identifies multiple deficiencies related to resident rights, Medicaid/Medicare coverage notices, freedom from abuse and neglect, policies for abuse prevention and reporting, investigation and corrective actions for alleged violations, accuracy of assessments, care plan timing and revision, quality of care, respiratory and tracheostomy care, dietary support staffing, and food service standards.
Severity Breakdown
SS=C: 1 SS=D: 8 SS=E: 2
Deficiencies (11)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to inform residents of their rights and services including Medicaid/Medicare coverage and charges.SS=C
Failure to ensure residents are free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.SS=D
Failure to develop and implement policies to prevent abuse, neglect, exploitation, and misappropriation of resident property.SS=D
Failure to report reasonable suspicion of a crime timely and in accordance with regulations.SS=D
Failure to report and investigate alleged violations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment.SS=D
Failure to ensure accuracy of resident assessments.SS=D
Failure to develop and revise comprehensive care plans timely and with interdisciplinary team involvement.SS=D
Failure to provide quality of care consistent with professional standards and resident preferences.SS=E
Failure to provide respiratory and tracheostomy care consistent with professional standards and care plans.SS=D
Failure to employ sufficient dietary support personnel with appropriate competencies and skills.SS=E
Failure to provide food and drink that is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.SS=D
Inspection Report Routine Census: 71 Deficiencies: 7 Aug 11, 2022
Visit Reason
Routine inspection to assess compliance with fire safety, electrical systems, sprinkler systems, emergency preparedness, and other regulatory requirements.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in maintaining smoke barriers to appropriate fire resistance ratings, ensuring fire alarm system installation and testing, sprinkler system maintenance, emergency generator fuel testing, electrical equipment testing and maintenance, and annual review of the emergency preparedness plan. These deficiencies could affect all residents, staff, and visitors.
Severity Breakdown
SS=C: 7
Deficiencies (7)
DescriptionSeverity
Smoke barriers were not constructed and maintained to the appropriate fire resistance rating in accordance with NFPA 101.SS=C
Fire alarm system was not installed with systems and components approved in accordance with NFPA 70 and NFPA 72; no documentation that fire alarm panel receives and transmits signals if there is a disconnected phone line or phone system issue.SS=C
Records of system testing for the fire alarm system were not readily available, including smoke detector sensitivity testing within the last 2 years.SS=C
Automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems were not maintained in accordance with NFPA 25; no documentation of 1st quarter 2022 sprinkler inspection and testing.SS=C
Maintenance and testing of the emergency generator and transfer switches were not performed in accordance with NFPA 110; no documentation of annual generator fuel quality testing.SS=C
Testing and maintenance of fixed and portable patient-care electrical equipment were not maintained or documented as required by NFPA 101.SS=C
Emergency preparedness plan specific policies and procedures had not been reviewed and updated annually.SS=C
Report Facts
Facility census: 71 Inspection completion date: Aug 11, 2022 Plan of correction completion dates: Sep 21, 2022 Plan of correction completion dates: Sep 6, 2022 Plan of correction completion dates: Sep 7, 2022 Plan of correction completion dates: Aug 19, 2022 Sprinkler system inspection date: Aug 10, 2022
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Maintenance SupervisorInterviewed regarding deficiencies and acknowledged findings
Corporate Compliance/HR DirectorAcknowledged findings during exit interview
Nursing Home AdministratorNHARe-educated staff on deficiencies and corrective actions
Maintenance DirectorResponsible for corrective actions and inspections
Board ChairmanRe-educated Nursing Home Administrator on emergency preparedness plan
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 71 Deficiencies: 9 Aug 10, 2022
Visit Reason
An unannounced annual recertification, annual relicensure, and complaint investigation survey was conducted at Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center from August 8-10, 2022. The survey included substantiated and unsubstantiated complaints.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to provide required Medicare beneficiary notices, failure to prevent abuse and neglect, failure to report and investigate abuse allegations timely, inaccurate MDS assessments, failure to revise care plans timely, failure to provide care as ordered, improper storage of respiratory equipment, and failure to maintain current food handler cards for dietary staff.
Complaint Details
Complaint #26700 was substantiated with related deficiencies cited at F880. Complaint #26951 was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited. Complaint #27051 was substantiated with related deficiency cited at F600.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 8 SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (9)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to provide Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage (SNF ABN) and Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) forms to Resident #370.SS=D
Failure to prevent verbal and sexual abuse of residents #23 and #34, including failure to investigate and report incidents timely.SS=D
Failure to report reasonable suspicion of a crime to law enforcement within required timeframes for Resident #34.SS=D
Failure to revise the comprehensive care plan timely for Resident #34 following incidents of inappropriate sexual contact.SS=D
Inaccurate MDS assessment marking non-insulin medication Ozempic as insulin for Resident #64.SS=D
Failure to provide care as ordered including failure to prompt rinsing mouth after inhaler use for Residents #5 and #36, and failure to complete wound care treatments for Resident #66.SS=D
Failure to store respiratory equipment properly for Resident #268.SS=D
Failure to maintain current food handler cards for four dietary staff members (#55, #56, #59, #137).SS=E
Failure to serve food at an appetizing temperature to residents.SS=D
Report Facts
Facility census: 71 Deficiencies cited: 9 Blank wound treatment entries: 16 Food tray temperature: 93 Food tray temperature: 95.2 Food tray temperature: 57.3 Food tray temperature: 58.2
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #112Licensed Practical NurseNamed in verbal abuse incident with Resident #23
Minimum Data Set Coordinator #99MDS CoordinatorNamed in failure to provide Medicare beneficiary notices and inaccurate MDS assessment
Director of Social ServicesNamed in failure to report and investigate sexual abuse incidents
Director of NursingNamed in failure to report and investigate verbal abuse and failure to educate staff
Nursing Home AdministratorNamed in multiple findings including failure to report abuse and staff education
Registered Nurse #36RNNamed in failure to prompt mouth rinsing after inhaler use
Licensed Practical Nurse #104LPNNamed in failure to properly store respiratory equipment
Director of Food ServicesNamed in failure to maintain current food handler cards for dietary staff
Inspection Report Routine Census: 85 Deficiencies: 0 Nov 16, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey and Emergency Preparedness Survey was conducted by the state survey agency to assess compliance with infection control regulations and preparedness for COVID-19.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with infection control regulations and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19. No deficiencies were cited during the survey.
Report Facts
Census: 85
Inspection Report Abbreviated Survey Deficiencies: 0 Aug 25, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey and Emergency Preparedness Survey was conducted by the state survey agency on August 24-25, 2020.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with 42 CFR 483.80 infection control regulations, 42 CFR 483.73 related to E-0024 (b)(6), and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.
Inspection Report Abbreviated Survey Census: 96 Deficiencies: 0 Jul 29, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey and Emergency Preparedness Survey was conducted by the state survey agency on July 29, 2020.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with 42 CFR infection control regulations and CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.
Report Facts
Total census: 96
Inspection Report Routine Census: 96 Deficiencies: 0 Jul 13, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey and Emergency Preparedness Survey was conducted by the state survey agency.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with infection control regulations and CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.
Report Facts
Census: 96
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 0 Nov 6, 2019
Visit Reason
An unannounced revisit was conducted at Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center from 11/04/19 to 11/06/19 for the annual recertification and relicensure survey concluding on 08/14/19.
Findings
The facility was found to have corrected the previously cited deficient practices as reflected on the CMS-2567B.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 102 Deficiencies: 13 Aug 14, 2019
Visit Reason
An unannounced annual re-certification and annual re-licensure survey was conducted at Grant County Nursing Home from 08/12/19 through 08/14/19. Complaint investigation #22934 was investigated concurrently with the annual survey.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to notify physicians of a sexual abuse incident, failure to secure personal privacy and confidentiality of records, failure to maintain a safe and comfortable environment, failure to prevent abuse and neglect resulting in a resident fall with fracture, failure to report and investigate alleged violations, inaccurate resident assessments, failure to implement comprehensive care plans, unsafe storage of medical equipment and chemicals, improper labeling and storage of drugs and biologicals, failure to maintain sanitary food storage, and failure to prevent transmission of infections.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation #22934 was substantiated with related deficiencies cited at F600, F656 and F689.
Severity Breakdown
SS=G: 2 SS=E: 4 SS=D: 6
Deficiencies (13)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to notify physician of sexual abuse incident involving Residents #11 and #4.SS=D
Failed to secure personal privacy and confidentiality of resident report sheets; report sheets were left unsecured in hallways.SS=E
Failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment; drywall damage in room 202 bathroom.SS=D
Resident #85 left unattended on toilet resulting in fall with fracture; neglect.SS=G
Failed to report alleged neglect incident immediately to appropriate authorities.SS=D
Failed to thoroughly investigate alleged neglect and falls with injury for Residents #85 and #97.SS=D
Resident #11's assessment failed to accurately reflect use of wander/elopement alarm.SS=D
Failed to revise Resident #4's care plan to include behavioral monitoring interventions.SS=D
Failed to provide environment free from accident hazards; unlocked medical equipment and chemicals accessible to residents.SS=G
Failed to label and date opened drugs and biologicals in medication rooms and carts.SS=E
Failed to store food in accordance with professional food safety standards; unlabeled and undated food items found in kitchen and sub dining room.SS=E
Failed to maintain complete, accurate, and accessible medical records; Resident #85's fall with fracture was not documented in progress notes.SS=D
Failed to maintain infection prevention and control program; unlabeled hairbrushes and combs found, and nurse failed to perform hand hygiene during medication administration.SS=E
Report Facts
Residents present: 102 Residents reviewed: 24 Residents reviewed: 7 Residents reviewed: 23 Residents reviewed: 6 Residents reviewed: 24 Residents reviewed: 24
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #78Licensed Practical NurseNamed in failure to notify physician of sexual abuse incident and medication administration hand hygiene
LPN #54Licensed Practical NurseNamed in medication storage and labeling, infection control, and tub room door closure
LPN #63Licensed Practical NurseNamed in failure to notify physician of sexual abuse incident and medication administration hand hygiene
LPN #135Licensed Practical NurseNamed in unlocked medical equipment and chemical storage
RN #171Registered NurseNamed in medication labeling and hand hygiene
NA #122Nurse AideNamed in failure to secure report sheets
NA #3Nurse AideNamed in unlocked equipment in hallways
NA #155Nurse AideNamed in resident wander/elopement alarm
Social Worker #130Social WorkerNamed in failure to notify physician of sexual abuse incident
Director of NursingDirector of NursingNamed in multiple findings including failure to notify physician, failure to report and investigate neglect, failure to maintain medical records, and infection control
AdministratorAdministratorNamed in failure to report neglect incident and failure to investigate
Director of Food Nutrition ServicesDirector of Food Nutrition ServicesNamed in food safety and storage deficiencies
Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator #103Clinical Reimbursement CoordinatorNamed in inaccurate resident assessment
Inspection Report Deficiencies: 0 Aug 14, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to review facility documentation, staff interviews, observations, and performance testing to determine compliance with NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2012, and Emergency Preparedness requirements.
Findings
The facility was found to be without waivers and in compliance with the provisions of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2012, and all applicable Federal, State, and local Emergency Preparedness requirements.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 0 Mar 16, 2018
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as an annual recertification and relicensure survey to assess compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities and West Virginia Nursing Home Licensure Rules.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with the applicable federal and state regulations. The review included plans of correction and credible evidence accepted in lieu of an onsite revisit.
Inspection Report Life Safety Deficiencies: 0 Jan 26, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to review facility documentation, staff interviews, observations, and performance testing to determine compliance with NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2012.
Findings
The facility was found to be without waivers and in compliance with the provisions of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2012, and in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local Emergency Preparedness requirements.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 107 Deficiencies: 10 Jan 25, 2018
Visit Reason
An unannounced annual recertification and relicensure survey was conducted at Grant County Nursing Home from January 22, 2018 through January 25, 2018.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including resident rights and dignity, baseline and comprehensive care planning, activity provision, quality of care related to bowel management, infection prevention and control, medication administration, and proper storage and labeling of drugs.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 8 SS=E: 2
Deficiencies (10)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure resident dignity and privacy, including discussing resident bowel status in presence of others and not addressing resident complaints of being cold.SS=D
Failure to develop and implement baseline care plan for a resident readmitted with new care needs (Foley catheter).SS=D
Failure to develop and implement comprehensive care plans with specific interventions for residents.SS=E
Failure to provide activities that meet resident needs and preferences in sufficient quantity and quality.SS=D
Failure to monitor and assess bowel movements for a resident at high risk for constipation due to opioid use.SS=D
Failure to provide necessary services and assistance to maintain bladder and bowel continence, and failure to ensure appropriate use and monitoring of indwelling catheter.SS=D
Failure to monitor and assess effectiveness of pain medication for a resident.SS=D
Failure to disinfect shared glucometers after each resident use and failure to administer oral medications in a clean and sanitary manner.SS=D
Failure to date insulin pens at time of initial opening, making it impossible to determine expiration.SS=D
Failure to maintain an effective infection control program, including failure to follow quarantine precautions and proper disinfection of glucometers.SS=E
Report Facts
Survey sample size: 28 Facility census: 107 Days without bowel movement: 12 Days for insulin pen use: 28
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Employee #22Licensed NurseNamed in medication administration deficiency for touching pills with bare hands and improper handling of glucose meter storage bag
RN #42Registered Nurse / MDS CoordinatorResponsible for admission nursing assessment and care plan development for Resident #73
NA #59Nurse AideObserved failing to use quarantine precautions on 200 hall
RN #113Infection Control NurseInterviewed regarding quarantine procedures and expectations
Employee #15Licensed NurseObserved performing blood glucose testing without disinfecting glucometer properly
Employee #184Registered NurseObserved performing blood glucose testing without disinfecting glucometer properly
LPN #76Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding medication administration and blood glucose testing practices
Housekeeping Staff #77Housekeeping StaffObserved using proper quarantine precautions
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 89 Deficiencies: 0 Apr 13, 2017
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted at Grant County Nursing Home from 04/10/17 through 04/13/17 for Complaint Reference #17437.
Findings
The allegations were unsubstantiated and no related or unrelated deficient practices were identified. The facility was in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities and 64 CSR 13 Legislative Rules West Virginia Division of Health Nursing Home Licensure Rule.
Complaint Details
Complaint Reference #17437 was unsubstantiated with no deficient practices identified.
Report Facts
Sample size: 5
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 1 Nov 14, 2016
Visit Reason
The document is a plan of correction related to a Quality Indicator and Licensure Survey for Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center, addressing previously cited deficient practices.
Findings
Grant County Nursing Home is in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities and West Virginia Nursing Home Licensure Rules. The facility submitted plans of correction and credible evidence accepted in lieu of an onsite revisit for the Quality Indicator and Licensure Surveys concluding on 09/29/16.
Severity Breakdown
Level C: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to inform residents of their rights and all rules and regulations governing resident conduct and responsibilities during the stay in the facility as required by 483.10(b)(5)-(10), including notice of Medicaid benefits and charges.Level C
Report Facts
Survey completion date: Nov 14, 2016 Previous survey end date: Sep 29, 2016
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 100 Deficiencies: 9 Sep 29, 2016
Visit Reason
Unannounced annual Quality Indicator and State Licensure Surveys were conducted at Grant County Nursing Home from September 26, 2016 through September 29, 2016 to assess compliance with regulatory requirements.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including comprehensive assessments accuracy, care plan development and revision, medication management, infection control, wound care documentation, and staffing adequacy. Specific issues included inaccurate contracture documentation, incomplete care plans for residents on anti-anxiety medications, insufficient licensed nursing staff for wound care and treatments, incomplete wound assessments and treatment documentation, and failure to maintain an effective infection control program.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 4 SS=E: 1 SS=F: 4
Deficiencies (9)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure accuracy of contracture documentation for residents #16 and #37 on the Minimum Data Set (MDS).SS=D
Failure to accurately reflect administration of anti-anxiety medication on Resident #80's MDS.SS=D
Failure to develop comprehensive care plans with measurable objectives for residents receiving anti-anxiety medications, including Resident #80.SS=D
Failure to revise care plans to reflect changes in residents' health status and medication regimens for residents #37, #16, and #5.SS=D
Failure to maintain readily accessible and complete Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for all residents.SS=F
Failure to maintain sufficient licensed nursing staff to provide wound care, treatments, and documentation, and failure to maintain an effective infection control program.SS=F
Failure to maintain an effective infection control program to prevent, recognize, and control infections, including allowing symptomatic staff to provide resident care without masks.SS=F
Failure to maintain complete and accurate clinical records for residents with pressure ulcers, including incomplete wound assessments and treatment documentation for residents #8, #10, #103, #52, and #55.SS=F
Failure to provide education and obtain consent from residents or their representatives regarding the use of antipsychotic medications for Resident #5 and 14 other residents.SS=E
Report Facts
Survey sample size: 31 Facility census: 100 Medication counts: 29 Medication counts: 17 Treatment sign-off blanks: 64 Treatment sign-off blanks: 13 Nursing staff days: 42 Nursing staff days: 5
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #162MDS Nurse / CoordinatorInterviewed regarding contracture documentation, care plan revisions, and medication coding
LPN #55Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding resident care, wound care, and staffing on 400 hall
RN #153Director of NursingInterviewed regarding care plan deficiencies and staffing concerns
PTA #171Physical Therapy AssistantInterviewed regarding therapy services and contracture assessments
LPN #160Licensed Practical NurseObserved coughing while working, interviewed regarding infection control and wound care
RN #154Infection Control NursePart-time infection control nurse interviewed regarding infection tracking and control
LPN #72Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding resident medication resistance and care
RN #6Registered Nurse / MDS NurseInterviewed regarding medication coding and care plans
Inspection Report Routine Census: 103 Deficiencies: 5 Sep 28, 2016
Visit Reason
Routine inspection of Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center to assess compliance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code standards and other regulatory requirements.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain smoke barrier walls with required fire resistance, maintain kitchen hazardous storage area fire safety, conduct fire drills at varied times, maintain portable fire extinguishers, and maintain emergency generator according to NFPA standards. Deficiencies were observed during inspections and record reviews, and corrective actions were planned.
Severity Breakdown
SS=C: 3 SS=B: 2
Deficiencies (5)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to maintain smoke barrier walls to provide at least one half hour fire resistance rating; wires penetrating smoke barrier walls were not sealed and holes were present.SS=C
Failed to maintain kitchen hazardous storage area in accordance with NFPA Life Safety Code 101; two storage room doors lacked automatic door closers.SS=B
Failed to conduct fire drills at varied times as required by NFPA 101; drills were conducted at approximately the same times on all shifts.SS=C
Failed to maintain portable fire extinguishers; monthly checks were not completed for August.SS=C
Failed to maintain emergency generator; battery electrolyte testing was not completed for the entire year.SS=B
Report Facts
Facility census: 103 Number of doors without automatic door closers: 2 Number of fire drills per year: 12 Battery electrolyte testing frequency: 52
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Maintenance ManagerDiscussed smoke barrier wall openings and fire extinguisher checks
Dietary ManagerAgreed that automatic door closers were needed on kitchen storage room doors
Maintenance SupervisorResponsible for conducting fire drills and monthly checks on fire extinguishers and generator
AdministratorAgreed that fire drill deficiencies needed correction
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 1 Sep 11, 2015
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The document is a plan of correction related to a prior Quality Indicator and Licensure Survey, accepted in lieu of an onsite revisit for the facility's compliance review.
Findings
Grant County Nursing Home is in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 and West Virginia nursing home licensure rules based on review of plans of correction and credible evidence without an onsite revisit. The facility is in substantial compliance with previously cited deficient practices.
Severity Breakdown
Level C: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to inform residents of their rights and all rules and regulations governing resident conduct and responsibilities during the stay in the facility as required by 483.10(b)(5)-(10), including notice of Medicaid benefits and charges.Level C
Report Facts
Event ID: DRSJ12 Facility ID: WV515151
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 1 Aug 25, 2015
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This document is a Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction related to regulatory oversight of Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center, addressing compliance with resident rights and notification requirements.
Findings
The facility was cited for deficiencies related to informing residents of their rights, rules, services, and charges both orally and in writing in a language they understand, including Medicaid-related notifications.
Severity Breakdown
Level C: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to inform residents orally and in writing of their rights, rules, services, and charges as required.Level C
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 100 Deficiencies: 5 Jul 30, 2015
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An unannounced annual Quality Indicator Survey was conducted at Grant County Nursing Home from July 27, 2015 through July 30, 2015, based on observations, clinical record reviews, staff interviews, and facility documentation.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including inaccurate comprehensive assessments, inaccurate nurse staffing postings, unsanitary food storage, improper medication storage and labeling, and failure to properly secure and reconcile controlled medications.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1 SS=B: 1 SS=E: 3
Deficiencies (5)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to conduct an accurate initial comprehensive assessment for one resident, not reflecting terminal status.SS=D
Failed to post accurate nurse staffing data daily; staffing sheet showed two RNs but only one was present.SS=B
Failed to ensure foods were stored under sanitary conditions in snack/nourishment refrigerators; unlabeled, undated, and expired items found.SS=E
Failed to ensure medications were stored and labeled properly; insulin vials and pens not dated upon opening.SS=E
Failed to store controlled medications in separately locked compartments and failed to count and reconcile controlled medications at every shift change.SS=E
Report Facts
Survey sample size: 19 Facility census: 100 Deficiency completion dates: Various completion dates for plans of correction range from 09/01/2015 to 09/11/2015
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered Nurse #30Minimum Data Set (MDS) NurseInterviewed regarding inaccurate comprehensive assessment coding for terminal illness
Licensed Practical Nurse #76Interviewed about ice pack storage and insulin pen labeling
Certified Dietary Manager #110Dietary ManagerConfirmed improper food storage and labeling in nourishment refrigerators
Certified Dietary Manager #172Head Dietary ManagerConfirmed ongoing food storage issues and lack of staff/family education
Licensed Practical Nurse #142Interviewed about insulin pen usage and labeling
Director of Nursing #19Director of NursingAcknowledged insulin pen dating requirements and medication storage deficiencies
Licensed Practical Nurse #166Observed medication carts and controlled medication reconciliation practices
Inspection Report Routine Census: 100 Deficiencies: 4 Jul 29, 2015
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with NFPA Life Safety Code standards including fire protection, sprinkler system maintenance, emergency generator operation, and electrical wiring safety.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain smoke barrier doors with a 20-minute fire protection rating, did not continuously maintain the sprinkler system in reliable operating condition, failed to properly maintain the emergency generator battery electrolyte fluid monitoring, and had electrical wiring issues including a coffee pot without ground fault protection.
Severity Breakdown
SS=C: 3 SS=B: 1
Deficiencies (4)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to maintain all smoke barrier doors to at least a twenty (20) minute fire protection rating due to doors not closing smoke tight.SS=C
Facility failed to continuously maintain the sprinkler system in reliable operating condition; sprinkler piping had cables draped on them.SS=C
Facility failed to maintain the emergency generator in accordance with NFPA 110; generator battery electrolyte fluid was not tested and recorded weekly.SS=B
Facility failed to maintain electrical wiring and equipment in accordance with NFPA 70; coffee pot in dining room lacked ground fault protection.SS=C
Report Facts
Facility census: 100 Deficiency count: 4
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
facility maintenance managerAcknowledged smoke barrier doors did not close smoke tight and agreed sprinkler system needed correction
facility maintenance directorDiscussed sprinkler system findings and electrical issues needing correction
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 104 Deficiencies: 3 Jul 1, 2015
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint survey was conducted at Grant County Nursing Home from June 29, 2015 to July 1, 2015, based on complaint #13883 which was substantiated with related and unrelated deficiencies cited.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in timely notification of physician and responsible party after resident accidents resulting in injury, failure to report an injury of unknown source to appropriate state agencies, and failure to develop a care plan for suicide precautions after a resident expressed suicidal ideations. Multiple residents' falls were not reported timely to physicians or responsible parties, and one resident's injury was not reported to state agencies. The facility implemented SBAR communication tools and staff retraining to address these issues.
Complaint Details
Complaint #13883 was substantiated with related and unrelated deficiencies cited. The complaint sample consisted of 8 residents.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 3
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to immediately notify physician and responsible party after resident accidents resulting in injury (Residents #107, #11, #45).SS=D
Failure to report an injury of unknown source to appropriate state agencies (Resident #11).SS=D
Failure to develop a care plan regarding suicide precautions after resident expressed suicidal ideations (Resident #11).SS=D
Report Facts
Facility census: 104 Complaint sample size: 8 Hours delay in physician notification: 8 Audit period: 3
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #148Registered NurseNamed in failure to notify physician and responsible party after Resident #107's fall.
LPN #74Licensed Practical NurseNamed in failure to notify physician and responsible party after Resident #11's fall and injury.
LPN #45Licensed Practical NurseNamed in failure to notify physician after Resident #45's fall.
Director of NursingDirector of NursingAcknowledged failures in notification and reporting; involved in staff retraining and policy enforcement.
Social Worker #30Social WorkerInterviewed resident regarding suicidal ideations and updated care plan.
LPN #141Licensed Practical NurseNoted resident's suicidal ideations in nurse's notes.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Nov 14, 2014
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on complaint references 11992 and 12033, with a review of plans of correction and credible evidence accepted in lieu of an onsite revisit.
Findings
The facility, Grant County Nursing Home, was found to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities and West Virginia Nursing Home Licensure Rules, with previously cited deficient practices corrected.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation concluded on 10/02/14 with substantial compliance found; complaint references 11992 and 12033.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 108 Deficiencies: 2 Sep 29, 2014
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An unannounced complaint survey was conducted at Grant County Nursing Home from September 29, 2014 to October 2, 2014. Complaint #12033 was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies, while Complaint #11992 was substantiated with related deficiencies cited.
Findings
The facility failed to implement care plans for nine residents regarding sensor alarms, with multiple motion and tab alarms found non-functional or with inaudible sound. The facility lacked a protocol to check sensor alarms regularly. After notification, the facility replaced batteries and implemented new mattress sensor pads with weekly battery checks planned.
Complaint Details
Complaint #12033 was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies. Complaint #11992 was substantiated with related deficiencies cited based on observations, record reviews, and interviews.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 2
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to implement care plans for nine residents with sensor alarms; multiple motion and tab alarms were non-functional or had inaudible sound.SS=E
Failed to ensure resident environment was free of accident hazards and provide adequate supervision and assistance devices; nine motion/tab sensors were not working or had inaudible alarms.SS=E
Report Facts
Residents with deficient sensor alarms: 9 Facility census: 108 Complaint sample size: 10 Dates of motion alarm checks by QAPI Team Leader: 3 Weekly battery check duration: 12 Inservice training date: Nov 12, 2014 Make-up training deadline: Nov 20, 2014 Implementation date for new mattress sensor pads: Nov 14, 2014
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 1 May 20, 2014
Visit Reason
The document is a plan of correction related to a prior Quality Indicator and Licensure Survey for Grant County Nursing Home, addressing previously cited deficient practices.
Findings
Grant County Nursing Home is in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. The facility submitted plans of correction and credible evidence accepted in lieu of an onsite revisit, confirming compliance with previously cited deficiencies.
Severity Breakdown
Level C: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to inform residents of their rights and all rules and regulations governing resident conduct and responsibilities during the stay in the facility, including Medicaid-related information and charges.Level C
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 99 Deficiencies: 5 Apr 16, 2014
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An unannounced annual Quality Indicator and State Licensure Survey was conducted at Grant County Nursing Home from April 14, 2014 through April 16, 2014.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including housekeeping and maintenance services with marred walls and chipped woodwork in 20 of 58 resident rooms, failure to promote dignity and respect for residents during meal service, failure to honor resident bathing preferences for 3 residents, and failure to implement nutritional care plans for one resident including inconsistent provision and documentation of dietary supplements.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 1 SS=D: 4
Deficiencies (5)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to maintain interior walls, woodwork, and wood doors in resident rooms affecting 20 of 58 rooms.SS=E
Facility failed to promote dignity for two residents by not providing meals at the same time as their tablemates.SS=D
Facility failed to honor bathing frequency preferences for three residents.SS=D
Facility failed to implement the plan of care for one resident related to nutritional supplements.SS=D
Facility failed to maintain nutritional status for one resident due to inconsistent provision and documentation of dietary supplements.SS=D
Report Facts
Stage 2 sample size: 25 Census: 99 Rooms affected: 20 Residents interviewed: 12 Residents affected: 3 Residents reviewed: 16 Weight records: 8 Days missing documentation: 19 Days missing documentation: 16 Days missing documentation: 5
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Maintenance Director #9Verified need for repairs related to marred walls and chipped woodwork
Staff #17Interviewed regarding meal assistance and feeding delays
Staff #77Interviewed regarding meal tray delivery and dietary supplement documentation
Dietary ManagerInterviewed regarding meal service and dietary supplement documentation
Staff #24Interviewed regarding bathing preference assessments
Staff #23Dietary manager interviewed regarding lack of dietary supplement documentation
Director of NursingInterviewed regarding dietary supplement documentation issues
Inspection Report Life Safety Deficiencies: 0 Apr 15, 2014
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to review facility documentation, staff interviews, observations, and performance testing related to compliance with NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2000.
Findings
The facility was found to be without waivers and in compliance with the provisions of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2000.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Feb 7, 2013
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The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation referenced by complaint numbers 7471 and 12278.
Findings
The complaint was found to be unsubstantiated with no citations issued during the investigation.
Complaint Details
Complaint Reference: 7471 / 12278. Unsubstantiated complaint record with no citations.
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 1 Dec 20, 2012
Visit Reason
This document is a Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction for Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center, addressing regulatory compliance issues identified during a survey.
Findings
The document includes a deficiency related to the facility's obligation to inform residents of their rights, rules, services, and charges both orally and in writing in a language they understand, as required by regulation 483.10(b)(5)-(10).
Severity Breakdown
Level C: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to inform residents of their rights, rules, services, and charges in writing and orally in a language they understand.Level C
Inspection Report Routine Deficiencies: 6 Nov 30, 2012
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The inspection was a Quality Indicator Survey conducted from November 26, 2012 through November 29, 2012, to assess compliance with federal regulations for nursing facilities.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to develop accurate comprehensive assessments and care plans for residents, failure to revise care plans to reflect current resident status, insufficient dietary support personnel leading to delayed meal service, failure to provide necessary dental services to a resident, and failure to follow infection control procedures during personal care.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 6
Deficiencies (6)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to develop an accurate comprehensive assessment for resident #96, specifically not accurately assessing oral status.SS=D
Facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for resident #68 related to dental care and oral health.SS=D
Facility failed to revise comprehensive care plans reflecting current status for residents #99 and #108, including fall interventions and use of motion sensor alarm.SS=D
Facility failed to employ sufficient dietary support personnel to serve meals in a timely fashion.SS=D
Facility failed to provide routine and emergency dental services to meet the needs of resident #68.SS=D
Facility failed to follow infection control procedures during incontinence care for resident #57, including failure to remove soiled gloves before touching bedside table drawers.SS=D
Report Facts
Dates of survey: 2012-11-26 to 2012-11-29 Number of residents reviewed for comprehensive assessments: 33 Number of residents reviewed for dental care: 3 Number of residents identified with oral/dental problems: 5 Number of residents reviewed for care plans: 33 Number of residents with declined urinary continence: 7 Time delay in meal service: 50 Time delay in meal service: 40 Time delay in meal service: 76
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #102MDS Coordinator / Registered NurseInterviewed regarding inaccurate assessments and care plan revisions
RN #35Registered NurseInterviewed regarding dental care for resident #68
Social Worker #47Social WorkerInterviewed regarding dental care arrangements for resident #68
CNA #16Certified Nursing AssistantObserved and interviewed regarding infection control during incontinence care
CNA #138Certified Nursing AssistantObserved providing incontinence care
RN #91Infection Control NurseInterviewed regarding infection control procedures
Dietary Supervisor #131Dietary SupervisorInterviewed regarding staffing and meal service delays
CNA #156Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding meal service delays
CNA #32Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding meal service delays
Inspection Report Life Safety Census: 105 Deficiencies: 1 Nov 26, 2012
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The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code standards, specifically regarding medical gas storage and administration areas.
Findings
The facility failed to store oxygen cylinders in accordance with NFPA 99 standards, as oxygen bottles were found stored within one inch of combustible material in a non-sprinklered building.
Severity Breakdown
SS=B: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Oxygen bottles were stored within one (1) inch of combustible material in a non sprinklered building.SS=B
Report Facts
Facility census: 105
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Oct 27, 2012
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on Complaint Reference 12195 / 7283.
Findings
The complaint was unsubstantiated and no citations were issued during this off-hours survey conducted on a Saturday morning.
Complaint Details
Complaint Reference: 12195 / 7283. The complaint was unsubstantiated with no citations.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 May 26, 2011
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The inspection was conducted in response to complaint references #11136 and #11141.
Findings
The complaint records were found to be unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited during the investigation.
Complaint Details
Complaint references #11136 and #11141 were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 May 4, 2011
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The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint, reference #11109.
Findings
The complaint was found to be unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited during the investigation.
Complaint Details
Complaint reference #11109 was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 1 Sep 4, 2010
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction related to deficiencies identified during a prior inspection of the Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center.
Findings
The report includes a deficiency related to the facility's obligation to inform residents of their rights, rules, services, and charges in a language they understand, both orally and in writing, prior to or upon admission and during their stay.
Severity Breakdown
Level C: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to inform residents of their rights, rules, services, and charges as required by regulation.Level C
Inspection Report Life Safety Deficiencies: 0 Aug 25, 2010
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to review facility documentation, staff interviews, and observations to determine compliance with NFPA 101, Life Safety Code; 2000 Existing Edition.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with the provisions of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code; 2000 Existing Edition based on the review.
Inspection Report Routine Census: 110 Deficiencies: 8 Aug 24, 2010
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Routine inspection of Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center to assess compliance with healthcare regulations including resident rights, care planning, infection control, medication management, safety, and food service.
Findings
The facility failed to make survey results readily accessible to all residents, did not revise care plans adequately after residents developed UTIs, failed to provide evidence of assessment and care planning during health changes, failed to ensure safe medication use and storage, failed to maintain accurate medical records, and failed to serve food at proper temperatures. Several residents were found at risk due to environmental hazards and inadequate supervision.
Severity Breakdown
SS=B: 2 SS=D: 5 SS=E: 2
Deficiencies (8)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to make survey results readily accessible to all residents, especially wheelchair-dependent residents.SS=B
Failed to revise care plan for resident after development of two UTIs within a month.SS=D
Failed to provide evidence of assessment and care planning to meet needs of newly admitted resident and ongoing monitoring during health changes.SS=D
Failed to ensure resident environment was free of accident hazards; residents found with access to dangerous items and inadequate supervision.SS=D
Failed to ensure foods were served at proper temperature to prevent food-borne illness.SS=E
Failed to ensure drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs; missing indications for medication use.SS=D
Failed to ensure safe and accurate storage of medications; retained discontinued medications and medications for discharged resident.SS=D
Failed to maintain complete, accurate, and accessible clinical records; failed to transcribe hospital discharge order for indwelling catheter to admission orders.SS=B
Report Facts
Facility census: 110 UTIs: 2 Temperature: 110 Temperature: 106 Temperature: 50 Temperature: 60 Temperature: 65 Temperature: 50 Medication regimen review date: 2010
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Employee #132Person-in-chargeAcknowledged survey results were not accessible and that catheter order was not transcribed
Employee #86Acting Director of Nursing / Infection Control NurseAcknowledged lack of UTI assessments and tracking
Employee #98MDS NurseAcknowledged care plan omissions for UTIs and bleeding risk
Employee #20NurseAcknowledged unattended medication cart and resident taking scissors
Employee #125Food Service SupervisorMeasured improper food temperatures
Employee #143NurseObserved expired medications in drug storage
Employee #158NurseObserved expired medications in drug storage
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 107 Deficiencies: 2 Jul 16, 2010
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to allegations of failure to notify family and physician timely after a resident's fall and deficiencies in care planning and communication regarding fall prevention interventions.
Findings
The facility failed to notify the resident's legal representative and physician in a timely manner after a fall incident involving Resident #19. Additionally, the facility failed to develop and communicate comprehensive care plans including fall prevention interventions to direct caregivers for four sampled residents (#16, #37, #59, and #19), resulting in potential increased fall risk.
Complaint Details
Complaint reference #10158 was substantiated with deficiencies cited related to failure to notify family and physician timely after a resident fall and inadequate care planning and communication for fall prevention.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1 SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to notify resident's legal representative and physician timely after a fall incident involving Resident #19.SS=D
Failure to develop and communicate comprehensive care plans including fall prevention interventions for Residents #16, #37, #59, and #19.SS=E
Report Facts
Facility census: 107 Sampled residents: 8 Residents with care plan deficiencies: 4 Hours delay in notification: 13 Resident falls: 3
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical NurseEmployee #13 filed incident report; failed to notify family and physician timely
Licensed Practical NurseEmployee #15 entered nursing notes after Resident #19's fall
Social WorkerEmployee #14 received complaint from Resident #19's daughter
Director of NursingVerified documentation and acknowledged deficiencies
Licensed Practical NurseEmployee #2 verified care plans not accessible to nursing assistants
Licensed Practical NurseEmployee #1 verified care plans not accessible to nursing assistants
Nursing AssistantEmployee #8 confirmed use of TAB alarm and reclining wheelchair for Resident #16
Nursing AssistantEmployee #9 described 'Fall Interventions' communication
NurseEmployee #16 verified communication of fall interventions
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 1 Oct 20, 2009
Visit Reason
This document is a Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction related to regulatory compliance for Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center.
Findings
The report identifies deficiencies related to the facility's obligation to inform residents of their rights, rules, services, and charges both orally and in writing in a language they understand, including Medicaid-related notifications.
Severity Breakdown
Level C: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to inform residents of their rights, rules, services, and charges as required by regulation.Level C
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 104 Deficiencies: 2 Aug 31, 2009
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The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on complaint reference #9245, substantiated with deficiencies cited.
Findings
The facility failed to notify attending physicians of incidents involving residents, including falls and bruises, as required by policy. Additionally, the facility failed to timely report allegations of abuse and injuries of unknown origin to appropriate State agencies as mandated by law.
Complaint Details
Complaint reference #9245 was substantiated with deficiencies cited related to failure to notify physicians of incidents and failure to report abuse allegations and injuries to State agencies.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 2
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to notify attending physicians of incidents involving residents such as falls, bruises, and skin tears, despite facility policy requiring notification.SS=E
Failure to immediately report allegations of abuse and neglect to appropriate State agencies within 24 hours and failure to report injuries of unknown origin.SS=E
Report Facts
Incident reports reviewed: 97 Incident reports with no physician notification: 95 Sampled residents with incidents: 12 Residents with failure to notify physician: 5 Facility census: 104 Residents with failure to report abuse or injury: 4
Inspection Report Life Safety Deficiencies: 0 May 6, 2009
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The inspection was conducted to review the facility's compliance with the provisions of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code; 2000 Existing Edition.
Findings
Based on review of facility documentation, staff interview, and observations, the facility was determined to be in compliance with the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code; 2000 Existing Edition.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 109 Deficiencies: 6 Apr 23, 2009
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The inspection was conducted as part of an annual survey of the Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center to assess compliance with federal regulations regarding resident rights, care planning, medication management, and safety.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to re-evaluate mental status changes, inadequate comprehensive care plans for several residents, failure to obtain prompt physician intervention for acute conditions, inadequate treatment of pressure sores, unsafe environment for wandering residents, and use of unnecessary psychoactive drugs without proper monitoring or dose reduction.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 4 SS=E: 3
Deficiencies (6)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure mental status changes were re-evaluated when a resident became confused and unable to make healthcare decisions.SS=D
Failure to develop comprehensive care plans with measurable goals and interventions for residents' identified problems.SS=E
Failure to obtain prompt physician intervention for a resident exhibiting signs of respiratory infection leading to hospitalization.SS=D
Failure to provide necessary treatment and services to promote healing and prevent new pressure sores.SS=D
Failure to ensure resident environment was free of accident hazards for wandering residents.SS=E
Failure to ensure drug regimens were free from unnecessary drugs including lack of gradual dose reductions and inadequate monitoring.SS=E
Report Facts
Facility census: 109 Weight loss percentage: 11 Weight loss in pounds: 17.6 Hospital stay duration: 4 Days without bowel movement: 4
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 1 Aug 21, 2008
Visit Reason
Paper revisit to review the facility's compliance with previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
The document contains a statement of deficiencies related to resident rights and notification requirements, specifically regarding informing residents of their rights and services in writing and orally.
Severity Breakdown
Level C: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to inform residents both orally and in writing of their rights and all rules and regulations governing resident conduct and responsibilities during their stay.Level C
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 106 Deficiencies: 3 Jul 3, 2008
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The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on complaint reference #2-8172, substantiated with deficiencies cited related to failure to notify responsible parties of incidents and changes in residents' conditions.
Findings
The facility failed to notify the responsible parties in a timely manner following incidents or health care changes requiring physician intervention for five of six sampled residents. Additionally, the facility failed to notify a resident's responsible party prior to a room change and failed to maintain complete clinical records documenting a room change for one resident.
Complaint Details
Complaint reference #2-8172 was substantiated with deficiencies cited related to failure to notify responsible parties of incidents and health care changes for five of six sampled residents.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 1 SS=D: 1 SS=A: 1
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to notify responsible parties in a timely manner following incidents or health care changes requiring physician intervention for residents #36, #55, #62, #76, and #98.SS=E
Failure to notify or involve the responsible party prior to changing the room of resident #97.SS=D
Failure to maintain complete and accurate clinical records documenting the room change for resident #67.SS=A
Report Facts
Facility census: 106 Sampled residents: 6 Residents with notification failures: 5 Sampled residents for room change notification: 6 Residents with room change notification failure: 1 Sampled residents for clinical record completeness: 7 Residents with clinical record deficiency: 1
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding notification failures and clinical record deficiencies; unable to provide evidence of family notification or documentation of room changes.
Social Worker (Employee #9)Verified MPOA representative for Resident #62 and participated in interviews regarding notification failures.
Inspection Report Life Safety Census: 107 Deficiencies: 1 Jan 17, 2008
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code standards, specifically regarding the fire alarm system and related safety functions in the facility.
Findings
The facility's fire alarm system was found to be inadequately inspected and tested as required. The inspection reports from 11/02/07 and 05/02/07 were incomplete and did not address the existence or functional status of magnetic locking devices on exit doors.
Severity Breakdown
SS=C: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
The fire alarm inspection and testing reports were incomplete and did not confirm the existence or functional status of magnetic locking devices on exit doors.SS=C
Report Facts
Facility census: 107 Inspection report dates: Inspection reports dated 11/02/07 and 05/02/07
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 106 Deficiencies: 7 Jan 10, 2008
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on complaint allegations including neglect and failure to report such allegations, as well as concerns about comprehensive assessments, quality of care, pressure sore management, unnecessary drug use, and drug regimen review.
Findings
The facility failed to report an allegation of neglect for one resident, did not provide adequate summary information of resident assessment protocols for several residents, failed to assure accuracy of resident assessment instruments, did not follow physician orders for skin care treatment, failed to properly assess and document pressure sores, administered unnecessary medications without adequate indications or non-medication interventions, and the consultant pharmacist failed to report medication irregularities adequately to the physician.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations of neglect for Resident #107, who was found in soiled clothing after a vomiting episode and the facility failed to report this allegation to appropriate state agencies.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 6 SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (7)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to report an allegation of neglect for one resident.SS=D
Failed to provide adequate summary information of resident assessment protocols for four residents.SS=D
Failed to assure accuracy of resident assessment instrument for one resident.SS=D
Failed to ensure physician's order for skin care treatment was followed for one resident.SS=D
Failed to ensure timely and thorough assessment, intervention, and monitoring of pressure sores for six residents.SS=E
Failed to ensure drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs for one resident.SS=D
Consultant pharmacist failed to report medication irregularities to physician and physician failed to respond for two residents.SS=D
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 22 Facility census: 106 Sampled residents: 19 Medication administrations without documented need: 10 Medication administrations: 12
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 1 Dec 19, 2006
Visit Reason
The document is a plan of correction submitted as a paper revisit following a prior inspection.
Findings
The document references a deficiency related to the facility's obligation to inform residents of their rights, rules, services, and charges in writing and orally in a language they understand.
Severity Breakdown
Level C: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to properly inform residents of their rights, rules, services, and charges as required by regulation 483.10(b)(5)-(10), 483.10(b)(1).Level C
Inspection Report Life Safety Deficiencies: 2 Nov 15, 2006
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The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code standards, specifically focusing on fire alarm system maintenance and emergency power supply system testing.
Findings
The facility failed to conduct required sensitivity testing of smoke detectors within the preceding five years and did not perform the required annual load test on the diesel-powered emergency power supply system as mandated by NFPA standards.
Severity Breakdown
SS=C: 2
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Smoke detectors were not tested for sensitivity as required within the preceding five years.SS=C
The diesel-powered emergency power supply system (EPSS) was not exercised annually as required, with load tests conducted at less than the required amperage and duration.SS=C
Report Facts
Years since last smoke detector sensitivity test: 5 Generator amperage load: 75 Annual load test amperage: 50 Annual load test duration: 45
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 107 Deficiencies: 7 Nov 2, 2006
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the annual survey of Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center to assess compliance with federal regulations related to resident rights, protection of resident funds, staff treatment of residents, dignity, comprehensive care plans, unnecessary drugs, and clinical records.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to obtain written authorization for managing resident funds, inadequate investigation and reporting of injuries of unknown source, failure to protect residents from harm during abuse investigations, lack of dignity in dining services, incomplete care plans addressing key resident needs, administration of unnecessary drugs in excessive doses and durations, and inaccurate clinical records regarding drug allergies.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 3 SS=D: 3 SS=A: 1
Deficiencies (7)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to obtain written authorization from residents or responsible parties to hold, manage, and account for personal funds; failure to provide receipts and quarterly statements for personal funds.SS=E
Failure to thoroughly investigate and immediately report injuries of unknown source for three residents.SS=D
Failure to develop and implement procedures to protect residents from harm during abuse investigations, including inappropriate contact between alleged perpetrator and resident.SS=D
Failure to ensure residents were treated with dignity in the dining room, including delays in meal service and lack of intervention during resident disputes.SS=E
Failure to address all identified problems in care plans or establish interventions related to isolation, indwelling urinary catheter use, and falls for three residents.SS=E
Failure to assure one resident did not receive excessive doses of acetaminophen and excessive use of Ambien without adequate monitoring.SS=D
Failure to maintain an accurately documented medical record for one resident who received a medication despite a documented allergy.SS=A
Report Facts
Facility census: 107 Residents with personal funds held by facility: 18 Residents with injuries of unknown source: 3 Residents observed with dignity issues in dining: 12 Sampled residents: 19 Days Ambien administered in March 2006: 25 Days Ambien administered in April 2006: 9 Acetaminophen dose: 4300
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingInterviewed regarding investigations, medication issues, and abuse procedures
Assistant Director of NursingInterviewed regarding meal delivery and care plan deficiencies
Business Office ManagerInterviewed regarding management of resident personal funds
Social Services AssistantInterviewed regarding resident personal funds authorization
Infection Control Nurse (Employee #26)Interviewed regarding MRSA isolation and wound care
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 1 Jun 26, 2006
Visit Reason
This document is a plan of correction submitted in response to deficiencies identified during a prior survey of the facility.
Findings
The report includes a deficiency related to the facility's obligation to inform residents of their rights, rules, services, and charges both orally and in writing in a language they understand, as required by regulation 483.10(b)(5)-(10).
Severity Breakdown
Level C: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to properly inform residents of their rights, rules, services, and charges in writing and orally in a language they understand.Level C
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 106 Deficiencies: 2 May 25, 2006
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint reported by a resident alleging abuse that was not immediately reported by the facility to the State survey and certification agency.
Findings
The facility failed to immediately report an allegation of abuse from one resident and failed to provide necessary assistance to one resident during meals, resulting in lack of cuing and encouragement to eat. The facility acknowledged these deficiencies and was required to submit credible evidence and an acceptable plan of correction.
Complaint Details
One complaint was reported by Resident #39 alleging abuse. The facility failed to report this allegation immediately to the State survey and certification agency. The Director of Nursing acknowledged the failure and stated the decision not to report was based on the resident's history of frequent complaints and lack of named perpetrator.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 2
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to immediately report an allegation of abuse to the State survey and certification agency.SS=D
Failure to provide assistance to a resident to assure good nutrition, including cuing and encouragement at meals.SS=D
Report Facts
Facility census: 106 Sampled residents: 13 Residents with deficiency: 1 Resident complaints reviewed: 1 Uneaten food percentage: 25
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingAcknowledged failure to report abuse allegation
Nurse #18NurseConfirmed responsibility of dining staff to implement resident's care plan
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 105 Deficiencies: 2 Mar 28, 2006
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to resident safety and care concerns, specifically regarding the use of physical restraints and bed rail safety.
Findings
The facility was found to have failed in assessing and documenting the medical necessity for bed rail use according to guidelines and facility policy for multiple residents, resulting in injuries. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure a safe environment by not completing inspections of all bed rails, frames, and mattresses following an entrapment incident. Staff interviews revealed lack of formal assessment and documentation procedures for side rail use, and delays in implementing safety inspections despite prior training and alerts.
Complaint Details
Complaint reference #2-6056 was substantiated with deficiencies cited related to physical restraints and resident safety.
Severity Breakdown
SS=G: 1 SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to assess and document medical necessity for bed rail use for residents #101, #76, and #82.SS=G
Failure to ensure resident environment free from accident hazards by not completing inspections of all bed rails, frames, and mattresses after entrapment incident involving Resident #101.SS=E
Report Facts
Facility census: 105 Resident identifiers: 3 Incident date: 2006 Gap measurement: 5.5 Open skin area size: 7.5 Open skin area width: 5 Number of beds with gap rails: 30
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 0 Sep 6, 2005
Visit Reason
Paper revisit to review previously identified deficiencies and the facility's plan of correction.
Findings
The document is a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction form indicating a paper revisit was conducted. Specific deficiencies or findings are not detailed in this document.
Inspection Report Life Safety Census: 109 Deficiencies: 3 Aug 11, 2005
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with NFPA Life Safety Code standards, including door hold-open devices, sprinkler system maintenance, and fire-extinguishing system inspections.
Findings
The facility failed to hold open a hazardous area door with an approved device, had corroded sprinkler heads under the porch areas, and did not maintain monthly inspection records for the rangehood wet chemical extinguishing system as required by NFPA standards.
Severity Breakdown
SS=B: 3
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to hold open a hazardous area door with an approved device; laundry room corridor door held open with a rubber wedge.SS=B
Facility failed to maintain the sprinkler system; six sprinkler heads under attached porch areas were corroded.SS=B
Facility failed to inspect the rangehood wet chemical extinguishing system monthly; service tag lacked recent inspection dates and initials.SS=B
Report Facts
Facility census: 109 Number of corroded sprinkler heads: 6
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Maintenance SupervisorInterviewed regarding lack of monthly inspections on rangehood extinguishing system
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 109 Deficiencies: 13 Jul 22, 2005
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey to assess compliance with federal regulations for nursing facilities.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to act in accordance with medical power of attorney, failure to respect residents' rights regarding wandering, inadequate provision of medically related social services, inaccurate resident assessments, incomplete care plans especially related to urinary continence, failure to provide appropriate nutrition and therapeutic diets, unnecessary drug use, unsafe food preparation and service practices, and incomplete clinical records.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 8 SS=E: 2 SS=F: 3
Deficiencies (13)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to act in accordance with medical power of attorney and failure to re-evaluate resident capacity.SS=D
Failure to respect residents' rights regarding wandering and intrusion into rooms.SS=E
Failure to provide medically related social services to attain highest practicable psychosocial well-being.SS=D
Failure to accurately reflect resident's status in assessments, including improper coding of Foley catheter removal.SS=D
Failure to develop comprehensive care plans with interventions to maintain urinary continence.SS=D
Failure to provide appropriate treatment and services for urinary incontinence to restore normal bladder function.SS=D
Failure to ensure acceptable nutritional status by not recognizing inadequate nutrient intake with half portions.SS=D
Failure to attempt gradual dosage reduction or other interventions for unnecessary drug use (Ambien).SS=D
Failure to assure menus were prepared in advance and followed for special diets, and failure to provide recommended dietary allowances for residents on half portion and thin pureed diets.SS=F
Failure to provide food in a form appropriate to meet individual needs, including failure to provide proper finger foods.SS=D
Dietary staff restricted salt in all food preparation without physician orders.SS=E
Failure to assure sanitary conditions in food preparation and service, including improper drying of utensils, serving food at unsafe temperatures, and potential ice contamination.SS=F
Failure to maintain complete and accurate clinical records, including incomplete POST form.SS=D
Report Facts
Facility census: 109 Deficiencies cited: 13 Ambien dosage: 5 Calories per day: 1272 Protein requirements (RDA): 42.75 Protein requirements for tissue building: 64 Lab values: 6.1 Lab values: 3.5 Lab values: 4.6 Lab values: 2.2 Lab values: 2.2 Lab values: 1.9 Lab values: 4.5 Lab values: 2.1 Lab values: 5.7 Lab values: 2.7 Food temperature: 124
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Oct 4, 2004
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted in response to complaint reference #2-4292 to investigate the allegations made.
Findings
The complaint was found to be unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited during the investigation.
Complaint Details
Complaint reference #2-4292 was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 109 Deficiencies: 8 Apr 23, 2004
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey of Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center to assess compliance with federal regulations related to resident rights, quality of care, medication management, abuse reporting, and other regulatory requirements.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to obtain resident permission for nurse aide students providing care, failure to notify physicians of resident incidents and changes, failure to report and investigate abuse allegations, failure to provide care respecting resident dignity, incomplete and inadequate care plans, medication errors including wrong dosages and failure to follow physician orders, and use of unnecessary medications without proper monitoring or indications.
Severity Breakdown
SS=B: 1 SS=C: 2 SS=D: 3 SS=E: 3
Deficiencies (8)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to assure that 56 of 109 residents were informed and gave permission for nurse aide students to provide nursing related services.SS=B
Facility failed to notify attending physician of resident incidents and significant changes in condition for 1 of 22 sampled residents.SS=C
Facility failed to report and investigate allegations of abuse for 1 of 22 sampled residents due to cognitive status.SS=C
Facility staff member refused resident a drink citing fluid restrictions without physician order.SS=D
Facility failed to develop or update comprehensive care plans for multiple residents to maintain highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.SS=E
Facility failed to ensure medication error rate was below 5%, with 5 errors in 45 opportunities (11.1%).SS=E
Facility failed to ensure drug regimens were free from unnecessary drugs, including lack of monitoring and indications for antipsychotic and antianxiety medications for 6 residents.SS=E
Facility failed to ensure appropriate treatment and services for residents fed by naso-gastric or gastrostomy tube to prevent complications.SS=D
Report Facts
Residents not informed or permission not obtained: 56 Facility census: 109 Medication error rate: 11.1 Medication errors: 5 Medication opportunities: 45
Inspection Report Life Safety Deficiencies: 0 Apr 21, 2004
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with the provisions of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code; 2000 Existing Edition.
Findings
Based on review of facility documentation, staff interview, observations, and performance testing, the facility was determined to be in compliance with the Life Safety Code requirements.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Feb 25, 2004
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation referenced as #2-4011.
Findings
The complaint was substantiated, but no deficiencies were cited in the facility.
Complaint Details
Complaint reference #2-4011 was substantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Dec 17, 2003
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation referenced as #2-3310.
Findings
The complaint was substantiated, but no deficiencies were cited during the investigation.
Complaint Details
Complaint reference #2-3310 was substantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 2 Nov 11, 2003
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation referenced as #2-3256, which was found to be unsubstantiated but resulted in unrelated deficiencies being cited.
Findings
The facility failed to provide care as described in the written plan of care for two residents at risk of falls. Resident #29 experienced five falls in less than three months, and the intervention to monitor causes of falls was not carried out. Resident #111, admitted with breast cancer and a history of seizures, attempted self-transfer despite care plans, resulting in a severe fall and hospitalization. Staff failed to communicate and act on critical information regarding the resident's behavior, leading to inadequate supervision and intervention.
Complaint Details
Complaint reference #2-3256 was unsubstantiated but unrelated deficiencies were cited related to quality of care and fall prevention.
Severity Breakdown
Level D: 1 Level G: 1
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to monitor causes of falls for Resident #29 as described in the care plan.Level D
Failure to provide adequate supervision and intervention to prevent falls for Resident #111, resulting in severe injury.Level G
Report Facts
Falls experienced by Resident #29: 5 Residents sampled: 4 Age of Resident #111: 41 Admission date of Resident #111: Oct 1, 2003 Date of fall for Resident #111: Oct 5, 2003
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingConfirmed no evidence of monitoring for causes of falls for Resident #29 and lack of awareness of nursing assistant's notes regarding Resident #111
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 18 Feb 13, 2003
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a comprehensive annual survey of the Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center to assess compliance with federal regulations related to resident rights, quality of care, dietary services, medication management, infection control, and clinical record maintenance.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to ensure legal surrogate exercised resident rights properly, inadequate reporting of abuse allegations to administration, improper staff screening, failure to maintain resident dignity during meals, inadequate accommodation of resident needs, lack of comprehensive resident assessments and care plans, medication management issues including unlocked medication carts and unnecessary drug use, poor dietary service practices including food preparation and storage, and infection control lapses such as improper handwashing techniques.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 9 SS=E: 5 SS=A: 2 SS=B: 2
Deficiencies (18)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to assure that a legal-surrogate exercised resident rights in accordance with state law.SS=D
Failure to immediately report alleged violations involving mistreatment, neglect, or abuse to the facility administrator.SS=D
Failure to properly screen employees according to facility policy.SS=A
Failure to promote care that maintains or enhances each resident's dignity and respect, including delayed meal service and public disclosure of care needs.SS=E
Failure to provide reasonable accommodations of individual needs, such as seating residents at tables too high for comfortable eating.SS=D
Failure to provide a homelike environment during meal times; use of plastic plates and utensils in sub-dining areas.SS=E
Failure to develop comprehensive resident assessments reflecting care needs accurately.SS=A
Failure to develop comprehensive care plans with measurable objectives and timetables to meet residents' needs.SS=D
Medication cart left unlocked and unattended in hallway during medication administration.SS=E
Failure to ensure residents received necessary care and services to maintain highest practicable well-being; residents fed in reclined positions predisposing to choking.SS=D
Failure to ensure drug regimens were free from unnecessary drugs; inadequate indication for use of medications.SS=D
Failure to ensure residents on antipsychotic drugs received gradual dose reductions or justification for continued use.SS=D
Failure to prepare food by methods that conserve nutritive value, flavor, and appearance; pureed foods were thin and runny; foods held at unsafe temperatures.SS=B
Failure to provide three meals daily at regular times and offer nourishing snacks at bedtime; prepared snacks were not provided to residents as scheduled.SS=E
Failure to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food under sanitary conditions; dried spills, uncovered food transport, and improperly stored food items observed.SS=E
Failure to store drugs and biologicals in locked compartments with restricted access; medication cart left unlocked.SS=E
Failure to establish an infection control program ensuring staff compliance with infection prevention procedures; improper handwashing technique observed.SS=D
Failure to maintain complete, accurate, and accessible clinical records; missing discharge instructions and unaddressed significant weight loss.SS=D
Report Facts
Residents in sample: 19 Residents in facility: 109 Abuse allegations not reported: 2 Residents with medication issues: 2 Residents with care plan issues: 2 Residents with feeding position issues: 2 Residents with antipsychotic dose reduction issues: 3 Residents missing snacks: 17 Staff observed with improper handwashing: 3 Weight loss percentage: 5
Inspection Report Life Safety Deficiencies: 0 Feb 13, 2003
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted from February 10 to 13, 2003, to assess the facility's compliance with the provisions of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code; 1981 New Edition.
Findings
Based on review of facility documentation, staff interview, observations, and performance testing, the facility was determined to be in compliance with the Life Safety Code requirements.
Inspection Report Life Safety Deficiencies: 0 May 17, 2002
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 1981 New Edition, based on review of documentation, staff interview, performance testing, and observations.
Findings
The facility was determined to be in compliance with the provisions of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code; 1981, New Edition.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 5 May 8, 2002
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a standard annual survey of the Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center to assess compliance with federal regulations regarding resident rights, physical restraints, quality of life, quality of care, and other regulatory requirements.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including improper use of physical restraints for convenience on residents #5 and #25, failure to maintain resident dignity and respect as evidenced by unclean residents, inadequate activity programming, improper body positioning of residents #70 and #93, and lack of supervision during mealtime for resident #2.
Severity Breakdown
SS=C: 1 SS=D: 4
Deficiencies (5)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure residents were free from physical restraints imposed for purposes of convenience, evidenced by use of safety belts and full bed rails on residents #5 and #25.SS=D
Failure to promote care in a manner that maintains or enhances residents' dignity and respect, with residents #73, #82, and #87 observed with stained and unclean clothing and face.SS=D
Failure to provide an ongoing program of activities to meet residents' interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.SS=C
Failure to provide care and services to attain or maintain highest physical well-being, with residents #70 and #93 improperly positioned causing discomfort and edema.SS=D
Failure to provide supervision during mealtime to ensure resident #2 received adequate nutrition, as resident was observed asleep with uneaten food and no staff supervision.SS=D
Report Facts
Facility census: 110 Residents sampled: 19 Residents with restraint issues: 2 Residents with dignity issues: 3 Days beauty shop offered: 19 Days manicures offered: 5 Falls by resident #5: 7
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingConfirmed facility uses 'as needed restraints' and explained restraint use rationale
Licensed Practical NurseConfirmed resident #2 was asleep during meal and often falls asleep
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 10 Apr 2, 2001
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a standard annual survey of the Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center to assess compliance with federal regulations regarding resident rights, quality of care, social services, dietary services, pharmacy services, and clinical record maintenance.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to ensure resident privacy, dignity, and social services; inadequate pain management; failure to encourage eating; poor personal hygiene maintenance; improper medication monitoring and reporting; improper food storage and preparation; and incomplete clinical documentation.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 5 SS=A: 1 SS=E: 3 SS=C: 2
Deficiencies (10)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure resident privacy when two CNAs provided personal care to Resident #67 with door and curtains not properly closed.SS=D
Failure to promote dignity for Resident #89 by posting a sign above her bed referring to her use of briefs.SS=D
Failure to provide medically-related social services to Resident #69 to address pain and emotional needs during episodes of crying and statements of wanting to die.SS=D
Failure to provide necessary care and services to maintain highest practicable physical well-being for Residents #61 and #69, including lack of encouragement to eat and inadequate pain management.SS=D
Failure to maintain personal hygiene for Resident #67, specifically clean fingernails.SS=A
Failure to adequately monitor and assess psychoactive medication use for Residents #9, #25, #49, #61, and #78, resulting in excessive duration without justification or dose reduction attempts.SS=E
Failure to prepare food by methods that conserve nutritive value and flavor; beef and carrots held on steam table for extended time before serving.SS=C
Failure to store milk under sanitary conditions; milk left at 48 degrees instead of below 41 degrees.SS=C
Failure of pharmacist to report drug irregularities to attending physician and director of nursing for Residents #9, #25, #49, #61, and #78 regarding psychoactive medication monitoring.SS=E
Failure to maintain accurately documented clinical records for Residents #77 and #8, including lack of documentation for hospital emergency room visit and unresolved eye drainage.SS=D
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 19 Sampled residents: 13 Medication dosage: 0.5 Medication dosage: 15 Medication dosage: 5 Milk temperature: 48 Milk safe temperature: 41
Inspection Report Life Safety Deficiencies: 0 Apr 2, 2001
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with the provisions of NFPA 101:12; Life Safety Code, 1981 New Edition.
Findings
Based on review of facility documentation, staff interview, observations, and performance testing, the facility was determined to be in compliance with the Life Safety Code.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 2 Nov 10, 2000
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation (Complaint ID: 2-0192) regarding the facility's failure to provide necessary care and services to a resident with a change in condition.
Findings
The facility failed to provide Resident #11 with necessary care after a change in condition involving difficulty swallowing and facial asymmetry. The resident was not assessed or treated until transferred to the hospital six days later at the family's request.
Complaint Details
Complaint ID 2-0192 involved failure to provide necessary care to Resident #11, who had difficulty swallowing and facial asymmetry. The facility did not assess or treat the resident until the family requested hospital transfer six days after the condition change.
Severity Breakdown
C: 1 D: 1
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to inform residents of their rights and services in writing and orally in a language they understand.C
Failure to provide necessary care and services to Resident #11 to maintain highest practicable physical well-being after change in condition.D
Report Facts
Complaint ID: 20192 Days until hospital transfer: 6
Inspection Report Deficiencies: 0 Jun 2, 2000
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on a review of facility documentation, staff interview, observations, and performance testing to determine compliance with the provisions of 483.70 Physical Environment.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with the provisions of 483.70 Physical Environment.
Inspection Report Life Safety Deficiencies: 0 Jun 2, 2000
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with the provisions of NFPA 101:12, Life Safety Code, 1981 edition.
Findings
Based on review of facility documentation, staff interview, observations, and performance testing, the facility was determined to be in compliance with the Life Safety Code requirements.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 109 Deficiencies: 5 Apr 19, 2000
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey to assess compliance with federal regulations related to resident rights, quality of life, quality of care, dietary services, and staff treatment of residents.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to develop and implement policies prohibiting mistreatment and abuse, improper exercise of residents' rights by legal surrogates, failure to promote dignity during dining, inadequate supervision to prevent accidents, and unsanitary dietary practices.
Severity Breakdown
Level C: 3 Level D: 1 Level E: 1
Deficiencies (5)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to develop and implement policies prohibiting mistreatment, neglect, abuse, and misappropriation of resident property.Level C
Facility failed to ensure legal surrogates exercised residents' rights in accordance with state law for seven residents.Level C
Facility failed to promote care that maintains or enhances residents' dignity during dining; residents were seated for over an hour without drinks or staff interaction.Level C
Facility failed to ensure adequate supervision and assistance to prevent accidents; medication cart was left unlocked and out of nurse's view.Level D
Facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food under sanitary conditions; improper handling of pureed food and lack of effective hair restraints by dietary staff.Level E
Report Facts
Facility census: 109 Residents observed waiting in dining room: 42 Residents with rights exercised improperly by legal surrogates: 7 Residents sampled for rights exercise: 17 Medication cart observations: 3
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of NursingConfirmed medication cart should have been locked during medication pass
AdministratorInterviewed regarding facility policies on abuse and neglect
Director of Social ServicesDirector of Social ServicesInterviewed regarding legal surrogate decisions and power of attorney issues

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