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Salmon Brook Rehab Cited for Leadership Failures CT
This administrative gap had cascading effects throughout the facility's operations....
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This administrative gap had cascading effects throughout the facility's operations....
## Critical Wound Care Documentation Failures The inspection revealed significant problems with wound care protocols that put residents at risk....
After completing care, the CNA restarted the machine to "running" status without involving licensed nursing staff....
## Medical and Safety Implications A functioning grievance process is essential for maintaining quality care in nursing facilities....
This successful resolution demonstrates the effectiveness of proper quality management systems in nursing home operations....
The Administrator acknowledged the facility's ongoing struggles with RN recruitment and retention during interviews with inspectors....
The elderly population served by these facilities typically faces increased vulnerability to infections and complications from contaminated food sources....
## Critical Safety System Failures The April 2025 inspection revealed a cascade of security failures that put vulnerable residents at serious risk....
The incident occurred during routine care around 5:00 AM when the staff members entered the resident's room to change bedding and provide personal care....
This oversight directly impacts residents' eligibility for government benefits and their financial security....
According to the inspection report, the resident's July 2024 medication records showed **no documented episodes of insomnia throughout the entire month**....
Most concerning were two white, round tablets and one pink tablet that were completely unmarked and unidentifiable....
The violations involved both timing errors and failure to monitor vital signs before administering potentially harmful medications....
Federal regulations require nursing homes to maintain effective QAPI programs to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance....
On December 13, 2024, at approximately 2:30 PM, Employee 14 manually lifted Resident 57 under both arms during a wheelchair transfer....
Security footage revealed that CNA #1 immediately began striking the wheelchair-bound resident with closed fists to his face, head, and chest....
## Regulatory Compliance Failures The inspection revealed violations of **28 Pa....
This decision directly contradicted the facility's own written policies requiring immediate suspension of staff members facing abuse allegations....
**Unlabeled and Contaminated Equipment** Inspectors observed widespread problems with respiratory equipment labeling and storage throughout the facility....
The incident involved the spouse of one resident physically hitting another resident who was reaching up toward her while being transported in his wheelchair....