Inspection Reports for
Lynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
4164 Halls Mill Road, Mobile, AL, 36693
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Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Oct 16, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to allegations of sexual abuse and inappropriate sexual behaviors by Resident Identifier (RI) #320 toward staff and another resident, as well as failure to timely report and properly investigate these incidents.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by complaint/report number AL00047058 regarding allegations of sexual abuse and inappropriate sexual behaviors by RI #320 toward staff and another resident. The facility failed to timely report the abuse allegation to the State Agency within two hours and failed to conduct a thorough investigation. The facility implemented corrective actions including staff education and monitoring starting 06/12/2024.
Findings
The facility failed to notify the Medical Director or CRNPs about RI #320's inappropriate sexual behaviors on 02/19/2024, failed to timely report an allegation of sexual abuse involving RI #320 and RI #71 within the required two-hour timeframe, and did not conduct a thorough investigation including obtaining witness statements from all staff. Additionally, the facility failed to implement appropriate behavioral interventions after the incidents.
Deficiencies (4)
Failure to notify Medical Director or CRNPs of inappropriate sexual behaviors by RI #320 on 02/19/2024.
Failure to timely report allegation of sexual abuse involving RI #320 and RI #71 within two hours.
Failure to conduct a thorough investigation and obtain witness statements from all staff regarding sexual abuse allegation on 02/22/2024.
Failure to address and manage RI #320's sexually inappropriate behaviors with appropriate interventions after incidents on 02/19/2024.
Report Facts
Residents Affected: 17
Staff interviews: 5
QAA review period: 3
Assessment Reference Date: Feb 15, 2024
Brief Interview for Mental Status score: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director of Nursing | ADON | Documented incidents of inappropriate sexual behavior by RI #320 and reported to CRNP or DON. |
| Administrator | ADM | Abuse Coordinator responsible for reporting abuse to State Agency and investigating allegations. |
| Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner #11 | CRNP #11 | Visited RI #320 on 02/22/2024 and was unaware of prior inappropriate behaviors. |
| Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner #10 | CRNP #10 | Notified of RI #320's behaviors after the fact; had credentials for psychiatric care. |
| Medical Director | MD | Not notified of incidents on 02/19/2024; stated he would have sent RI #320 for psychiatric evaluation. |
| Director of Social Services | DSS | Developed behavior care plan for RI #320 and noted lack of new interventions after 02/19/2024 incident. |
| Director of Nursing | DON | Informed of RI #320's behaviors; stated RI #320 could have been referred to psychiatric care. |
| Registered Nurse #13 | RN #13 | Witnessed incident involving RI #320 and RI #71 on 02/22/2024. |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #12 | CNA #12 | Witnessed RI #320 put hand under RI #71's blouse on 02/22/2024. |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #14 | CNA #14 | Interviewed regarding incident on 02/22/2024. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 7
Date: Oct 16, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints and allegations involving inappropriate sexual behaviors by Resident Identifier (RI) #320, failure to timely report abuse, failure to conduct thorough investigations, inaccurate resident assessments, inadequate behavioral health care, and food service deficiencies.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviors by Resident Identifier (RI) #320 on 02/19/2024 and sexual abuse involving RI #320 and RI #71 on 02/22/2024. The facility failed to notify appropriate medical staff, failed to timely report the abuse to the State Agency within two hours, and failed to conduct a thorough investigation with witness statements. The investigation was triggered by complaint/report number AL00047058.
Findings
The facility failed to notify the Medical Director or CRNPs about inappropriate sexual behaviors by RI #320 on 02/19/2024, failed to timely report sexual abuse allegations involving RI #320 and RI #71 on 02/22/2024, did not conduct a thorough investigation of the abuse incident, inaccurately coded an MDS assessment for RI #70, failed to implement appropriate behavioral interventions for RI #320, and failed to provide adequate portions and proper reheating of pureed food items.
Deficiencies (7)
Failure to notify Medical Director or CRNPs of inappropriate sexual behaviors by RI #320 on 02/19/2024.
Failure to timely report sexual abuse allegation involving RI #320 and RI #71 on 02/22/2024 within required two hours.
Failure to conduct a thorough investigation and obtain witness statements for sexual abuse incident on 02/22/2024 involving RI #320 and RI #71.
Inaccurate coding of Significant Change MDS assessment for RI #70 indicating anticoagulant medication when only antiplatelet (Aspirin) was given.
Failure to implement appropriate behavioral health interventions for RI #320 after incidents of inappropriate sexual behavior on 02/19/2024.
Failure to provide approved portions of pureed meat and pureed bread for lunch on 10/08/2024 and 10/09/2024.
Failure to reheat Puree Scalloped Potatoes to required 165°F for 15 seconds after cooling to 125°F prior to lunch service on 10/08/2024.
Report Facts
Residents receiving Puree diet: 5
Total residents receiving meals: 108
Deficiencies cited: 7
Assessment Reference Date: Aug 29, 2024
Incident date: Feb 19, 2024
Incident date: Feb 22, 2024
Date of survey completion: Oct 16, 2024
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director of Nursing | Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) | Documented inappropriate behaviors of RI #320 and was involved in reporting and investigation. |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing (DON) | Interviewed regarding behavioral incidents and investigation of RI #320. |
| Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner #10 | CRNP #10 | Interviewed about notification of inappropriate sexual behaviors and psychiatric evaluation. |
| Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner #11 | CRNP #11 | Interviewed about assessment of RI #320 and awareness of inappropriate behaviors. |
| Medical Director | Medical Director (MD) | Interviewed about notification and management of inappropriate sexual behaviors of RI #320. |
| Registered Dietitian | Registered Dietitian (RD) | Interviewed about menu planning, portion sizes, and reheating food temperatures. |
| Administrator | Administrator (ADM) | Interviewed about abuse reporting, investigation, and management of RI #320's behaviors. |
| Director of Social Services | Director of Social Services (DSS) | Interviewed about behavioral care plan development and interventions for RI #320. |
| Registered Nurse #13 | Registered Nurse (RN) #13 | Witnessed sexual abuse incident involving RI #320 and RI #71. |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #12 | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #12 | Witnessed sexual abuse incident involving RI #320 and RI #71 and provided a statement. |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #14 | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #14 | Interviewed to obtain statement regarding sexual abuse incident. |
| Assistant Dietary Manager | Assistant Dietary Manager | Interviewed about food preparation and reheating practices. |
| Dietary Manager | Dietary Manager | Interviewed about food temperature and reheating standards. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Oct 16, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior by Resident Identifier (RI) #320 and failure to timely report and properly investigate abuse incidents involving residents.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by complaint/report number AL00047058 regarding allegations of sexual abuse and inappropriate sexual behaviors by RI #320. The facility failed to timely report the abuse incident to the State Agency and did not conduct a thorough investigation. The investigation revealed conflicting information and incomplete witness statements. The facility implemented corrective actions including staff education and monitoring.
Findings
The facility failed to notify the Medical Director or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners of RI #320's inappropriate sexual behaviors on 02/19/2024, failed to timely report an allegation of sexual abuse involving RI #320 and RI #71 on 02/22/2024 within the required two-hour timeframe, and did not conduct a thorough investigation or obtain witness statements from all staff regarding the abuse incident. Additionally, the facility failed to implement appropriate behavioral interventions for RI #320's sexually inappropriate behaviors.
Deficiencies (4)
Failure to notify Medical Director or CRNPs of inappropriate sexual behaviors by RI #320 on 02/19/2024.
Failure to timely report allegation of sexual abuse involving RI #320 and RI #71 on 02/22/2024 within two hours.
Failure to conduct a thorough investigation and obtain witness statements from all staff regarding the abuse incident on 02/22/2024.
Failure to provide necessary behavioral health care and services to address RI #320's sexually inappropriate behaviors.
Report Facts
Residents Affected: 17
Incident reporting timeframe: 2
Date of incident: Feb 19, 2024
Date of incident: Feb 22, 2024
Date of survey: Oct 16, 2024
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director of Nursing | ADON | Documented incidents of inappropriate behavior and reported to CRNP or DON; signed statement regarding abuse incident. |
| Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner #11 | CRNP | Visited RI #320 on 02/22/2024 and reported inappropriate sexual comments and behavior. |
| Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner #10 | CRNP | Notified of inappropriate sexual behaviors; stated they should have been informed and would have sent RI #320 for psychiatric evaluation. |
| Medical Director | MD | Notified late of inappropriate sexual behaviors; stated they would have sent RI #320 for psychiatric evaluation. |
| Administrator | ADM | Abuse Coordinator responsible for reporting abuse to State Agency; acknowledged late reporting and incomplete investigation. |
| Director of Nursing | DON | Informed of inappropriate sexual behaviors; involved in review of video and investigation. |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #12 | CNA | Witnessed and reported RI #320 putting hand under RI #71's blouse. |
| Registered Nurse #13 | RN | Reported abuse incident involving RI #320 and RI #71 to ADON. |
| Director of Social Services | DSS | Developed behavior care plan for RI #320 and commented on lack of new interventions after incidents. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 7
Date: Oct 16, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to allegations of sexual abuse and inappropriate sexual behaviors by Resident Identifier (RI) #320, including failure to notify medical staff and timely report incidents.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations of sexual abuse and inappropriate sexual behaviors by Resident Identifier (RI) #320, including incidents on 02/19/2024 and 02/22/2024 involving staff and another resident (RI #71). The facility failed to notify medical staff timely, failed to report the abuse allegation within the required two-hour timeframe, and failed to conduct a thorough investigation with witness statements. The investigation included interviews with staff, review of policies, progress notes, and video footage.
Findings
The facility failed to notify the Medical Director or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners of RI #320's inappropriate sexual behaviors on 02/19/2024, failed to timely report an allegation of sexual abuse involving RI #320 and RI #71 on 02/22/2024, and failed to conduct a thorough investigation including obtaining witness statements. Additionally, the facility failed to accurately code a resident's medication assessment and failed to provide appropriate behavioral health interventions for RI #320's behaviors. Nutritional deficiencies were also noted related to puree diet portions and improper reheating of food.
Deficiencies (7)
Failure to notify Medical Director or CRNPs of inappropriate sexual behaviors by RI #320 on 02/19/2024.
Failure to timely report allegation of sexual abuse involving RI #320 and RI #71 on 02/22/2024 within required two hours.
Failure to conduct thorough investigation and obtain witness statements for sexual abuse allegation involving RI #320 and RI #71 on 02/22/2024.
Inaccurate coding of Significant Change Minimum Data Set assessment for RI #70 regarding anticoagulant medication.
Failure to implement appropriate behavioral health interventions for RI #320's sexually inappropriate behaviors after incidents on 02/19/2024.
Failure to provide approved portions of puree meat and puree bread for lunch on 10/08/2024 and 10/09/2024.
Failure to reheat Puree Scalloped Potatoes to minimum required temperature of 165°F for 15 seconds after cooling to 125°F on 10/08/2024 prior to lunch service.
Report Facts
Residents receiving Puree diet: 5
Total residents receiving meals: 108
Deficiencies cited: 7
Puree Bread serving size: 2
Puree Meat serving size: 3
Required combined puree meat and bread serving size: 5
Puree Scalloped Potatoes serving size: 4
Temperature of Puree Scalloped Potatoes: 125
Reheated temperature of Puree Scalloped Potatoes: 146
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director of Nursing | ADON | Documented reports of inappropriate behavior by RI #320 and interviews regarding notification and reporting |
| Administrator | ADM | Interviewed regarding awareness and reporting of incidents involving RI #320 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner #11 | CRNP #11 | Interviewed regarding assessment of RI #320 and awareness of inappropriate behaviors |
| Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner #10 | CRNP #10 | Interviewed regarding notification and psychiatric evaluation of RI #320 |
| Medical Director | MD | Interviewed regarding notification and psychiatric evaluation of RI #320 |
| Director of Social Services | DSS | Developed behavior care plan for RI #320 and interviewed about interventions |
| Director of Nursing | DON | Interviewed regarding behavior incidents and interventions for RI #320 |
| Registered Dietitian | RD | Interviewed regarding puree diet portions and reheating requirements |
| Registered Nurse #13 | RN #13 | Witnessed incident involving RI #320 and RI #71 and reported to ADON |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #12 | CNA #12 | Witnessed incident involving RI #320 and RI #71 and provided a written statement |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #14 | CNA #14 | Interviewed to obtain statement regarding incident involving RI #320 and RI #71 |
| Assistant Dietary Manager | Interviewed regarding puree diet preparation and reheating | |
| Dietary Manager | Interviewed regarding reheating temperatures and trayline observations |
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 112
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Feb 11, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, medication administration, and care plan participation at Lynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in allowing a resident to participate in care plan meetings, assessing and treating a resident's skin condition, monitoring side effects of psychotropic medications for residents, and maintaining medication error rates below 5%. Several medication errors were observed during medication administration.
Deficiencies (4)
Failed to ensure Resident Identifier #35 was invited and allowed to participate in care plan conferences.
Failed to assess and treat a skin issue for Resident Identifier #35 in a timely manner.
Failed to monitor side effects of psychotropic medications for Residents #20 and #92.
Medication error rate of 10%, exceeding the acceptable rate of less than 5%, with three errors in 30 opportunities.
Report Facts
Residents receiving antipsychotic medication: 36
Residents receiving antidepressant medication: 70
Resident census: 112
Medication error rate: 10
Medication errors: 3
Medication administration opportunities: 30
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| EI #10 | Licensed Social Worker | Stated residents were invited to care plan meetings and documented in Point Click Care |
| EI #1 | Nursing Home Administrator | Stated residents should be informed about care conferences and have the option to attend |
| EI #13 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Wrote nurse's note about skin assessment; did not document skin assessment on 02/10/2022 |
| EI #12 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Reported resident had rash for approximately a month and nurses were aware |
| EI #11 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Reported resident's itching and showed area to nurse |
| EI #2 | Director of Nursing | Stated charge nurse should assess skin issues and call physician; facility lacked policy for antidepressant administration |
| EI #5 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Interviewed about lack of side effect monitoring documentation for antidepressants |
| EI #6 | Registered Nurse | Interviewed about lack of side effect monitoring and medication errors |
| EI #7 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed administering wrong medication and confirmed medication error |
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 112
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Feb 11, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, medication administration, and facility policies at Lynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in allowing a resident to participate in care plan meetings, assessing and treating a resident's skin condition, monitoring side effects of psychotropic medications for residents, and maintaining medication error rates below 5%. Several medication errors were observed during medication administration.
Deficiencies (4)
Failed to ensure Resident Identifier #35 was invited and allowed to participate in care plan conferences.
Failed to assess and treat a skin issue for Resident Identifier #35 in a timely manner.
Failed to monitor side effects of antipsychotic and antidepressant medications for Residents #20 and #92.
Medication error rate of 10%, exceeding the acceptable rate of less than 5%, with three errors in 30 opportunities affecting Residents #19, #22, and #38.
Report Facts
Residents receiving antipsychotic medication: 36
Residents receiving antidepressant medication: 70
Medication error rate: 10
Residents observed during medication pass: 6
Total residents in facility: 112
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| EI #10 | Licensed Social Worker | Stated residents were invited to care plan meetings and documented in Point Click Care |
| EI #1 | Nursing Home Administrator | Provided information about resident care plan meeting participation and medication error findings |
| EI #13 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Wrote nurse's note on skin assessment and was involved in skin care deficiency |
| EI #12 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Reported resident's rash and nurses' awareness |
| EI #11 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Reported resident's itching and showed area to nurse |
| EI #2 | Director of Nursing | Discussed skin issue assessment, medication error audits, and lack of policy for antidepressant administration |
| EI #5 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Interviewed regarding lack of side effect monitoring for psychotropic medications and medication administration errors |
| EI #6 | Registered Nurse | Interviewed regarding side effect monitoring and medication administration errors |
| EI #7 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed administering wrong medication and interviewed about medication error |
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 8
Date: Aug 8, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident rights, notification of family/sponsor, medication storage and administration, food safety, medical record documentation, infection control, and laundry processes at Lynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to serve residents meals simultaneously at the same table, failure to notify family/sponsor of resident refusals of care, improper medication storage and handling, expired medications stored, inadequate food labeling, incomplete wound care documentation, improper sorting of soiled linens, and failure to use barriers when placing medication cards on bedside tables.
Deficiencies (8)
Failed to ensure residents #5 and #25 were served supper meal at the same time as other residents at the same table.
Failed to notify sponsor when Resident #91 refused treatments, ADL care, or medications as requested by sponsor.
Licensed staff left medication (Miralax) unattended and out of view on top of medication cart.
Medication storage room contained expired medications (Milk of Magnesium bottles expired 12/18).
Failed to label opened frozen food items with open or use by dates including country fried steak, liquid eggs, pork chops, and hot dogs.
Failed to document wound care and parasite removal for Resident #91 by the nurse who performed the care.
Soiled linen was sorted outside the laundry room on the sidewalk instead of in a separate designated room.
Medication cards and inhaler box were placed on resident's bedside table without a barrier, risking contamination.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 2
Residents sampled: 32
Residents affected: 1
Medication refusal dates: 5
Expired medication bottles: 2
Residents receiving meals: 107
Soiled linen barrels: 12
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | EI #4 involved in meal service observation and interview regarding serving residents together | |
| Dietary Manager | EI #3 and EI #5 interviewed regarding meal service policy and food labeling | |
| Registered Nurse/Team Leader | EI #9 interviewed regarding refusal notification and wound care documentation | |
| Wound Care Nurse | EI #11 interviewed regarding wound care refusals and sponsor notification | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | EI #12 interviewed regarding wound care refusals and documentation | |
| Registered Nurse | EI #14 interviewed regarding medication refusals and notification | |
| Director of Nursing Services | EI #2 interviewed regarding refusal notifications and medication storage | |
| Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisor | EI #15 interviewed regarding laundry sorting practices | |
| Infection Control Preventionist | EI #16 interviewed regarding laundry sorting and medication card contamination | |
| Registered Nurse | EI #17 observed and interviewed regarding medication pass and contamination risk |
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 7
Date: Aug 8, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident rights, notification procedures, medication storage, food safety, medical record documentation, infection control, and other care standards at Lynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to serve residents meals simultaneously at the same table, failure to notify sponsors of resident refusals of care, improper medication storage and handling, expired medications in storage, inadequate food labeling, incomplete wound care documentation, improper sorting of soiled linens, and lapses in infection control practices such as placing medication cards on bedside tables without barriers.
Deficiencies (7)
Failed to ensure residents #5 and #25 were served supper meals at the same time as others at the same table, violating dignity.
Failed to notify sponsor when Resident #91 refused treatments, ADL care, or medications as requested by sponsor.
Licensed nurse left medication (Miralax) unattended and out of view on top of medication cart; medication storage included expired medications.
Failed to label opened frozen food items with use by or open dates, affecting food safety for 107 residents.
Failed to document wound care and parasite removal by nurse for Resident #91.
Soiled linen was sorted outside the wash room, risking cross contamination.
Medication cards were placed on bedside tables without a barrier during medication pass, risking contamination.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 2
Residents sampled: 32
Residents affected: 1
Licensed nurses observed: 3
Residents receiving meals: 107
Medication bottles expired: 2
Soiled linen barrels: 12
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | EI #4 involved in meal service observation and interview | |
| Dietary Manager | EI #3 and EI #5 interviewed regarding meal service and food labeling | |
| Registered Nurse/Team Leader | EI #9 interviewed regarding notification of refusals | |
| Wound Care Nurse | EI #11 interviewed regarding wound care refusals and notification | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | EI #12 interviewed regarding wound care refusals and documentation | |
| Registered Nurse | EI #14 interviewed regarding medication refusals and notification | |
| Director of Nursing Services | EI #2 interviewed regarding refusals, notifications, and medication storage | |
| Registered Nurse | EI #17 observed and interviewed regarding medication handling | |
| Unit Manager/Registered Nurse | EI #9 interviewed regarding wound care documentation | |
| Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisor | EI #15 interviewed regarding laundry process | |
| Infection Control Preventionist | EI #16 interviewed regarding infection control practices |
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