The case involved a resident with muscle weakness and osteoporosis who had been identified as at-risk for pressure injuries based on facility assessments....
One resident with diabetes was found with fingernails measuring approximately one inch long and jagged edges, with brown substances accumulated underneath....
The resident's care plan, initiated in July 2023, acknowledged limited physical mobility related to pain, wounds, and deconditioning secondary to sepsis....
## Medication Administration and Storage Failures
Inspectors documented several critical issues with medication handling that compromised resident safety....
Older adults are more vulnerable to environmental hazards due to age-related changes in thermoregulation, sensory perception, and mobility limitations....