Ignite Medical Resort: Wrong Collar Padding - OK
Resident 48, who has incomplete quadriplegia affecting the C5-C7 vertebrae, was ordered by their physician to always wear a Miami J cervical collar except during meals and showers. The doctor's order, dated August 25, specified the resident must wear the collar until a follow-up appointment in six weeks.
But the facility only had padding designed for a completely different type of collar.
When inspectors arrived on September 10, they found the resident lying in bed watching television while wearing the Miami J cervical collar. The next morning, inspectors observed the resident sitting in their wheelchair eating breakfast with help from a private sitter. The cervical collar was lying on the bed, and the padding was soiled.
The resident's medical records showed diagnoses including spinal cord disease and a history of falls. Their care plan documented severe limitations in physical mobility and deficits in self-care performance. An assessment indicated the resident was moderately impaired for daily decision making and required assistance with eating and was completely dependent for bathing.
LPN 1 told inspectors the facility "only had padding to fit an Aspen cervical collar" — not the Miami J collar the resident was actually wearing.
The Director of Nursing confirmed the problem ran deeper than just having the wrong supplies.
"The padding the facility had was not for a Miami J cervical collar," the DON told inspectors. "The facility did not have padding for the cervical collar."
Later that same day, the DON acknowledged what she called a "miscommunication regarding the availability of the correct cervical collar padding." She explained that the padding should be changed when soiled, at least after showers, "or maybe daily with sweating."
The resident had been admitted to the facility on August 28. By the time of the inspection two weeks later, they were still wearing a collar with incompatible padding that staff knew was wrong.
Federal regulations require nursing homes to provide appropriate care to maintain residents' range of motion and mobility unless a medical decline prevents it. For a resident with quadriplegia, proper cervical collar fit is critical for preventing further spinal injury and maintaining what limited mobility remains.
The inspection found the facility failed to ensure the resident received appropriate padding for their medical device, despite the clear physician's order requiring continuous use except during specific activities.
The resident's incomplete quadriplegia meant they retained some sensation and movement below their injury level. Improperly fitted medical equipment could potentially compromise their remaining function or cause skin breakdown from pressure and moisture.
Staff had weeks to obtain the correct padding after the resident's admission. The physician's order was clear about the type of collar required. Yet the facility continued using equipment they knew was inappropriate.
The DON's comment about "maybe daily" changes suggested uncertainty about basic care protocols for medical devices. For a resident who sweats and requires assistance with all personal care, soiled padding left unchanged creates additional risks for skin breakdown and infection.
The facility houses 72 residents according to the MDS coordinator. Inspectors reviewed cervical collar use for one resident and found this significant care failure.
The resident's moderate cognitive impairment meant they likely couldn't advocate for proper equipment or communicate discomfort effectively. Their dependence on staff for all aspects of care made proper equipment fitting entirely the facility's responsibility.
Federal inspectors classified this as a violation causing minimal harm or potential for actual harm to few residents. But for Resident 48, wearing the wrong medical equipment for weeks represented a fundamental failure of basic care standards.
The inspection occurred in response to a complaint, suggesting someone outside the facility raised concerns about care quality. The specific nature of the complaint wasn't detailed in the inspection report.
Ignite Medical Resort must submit a plan of correction to state surveyors detailing how they will prevent similar equipment failures. The facility did not contest the finding during the inspection process.
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IGNITE MEDICAL RESORT OKC, LLC in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK was cited for violations during a health inspection on September 11, 2025.
The doctor's order, dated August 25, specified the resident must wear the collar until a follow-up appointment in six weeks.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.