Elderwood at Wheatfield: Staffing Crisis, Care Gaps - NY
At 11:10 AM, inspectors watched as a certified nurse aide transferred Resident #82 out of bed using a stand lift....
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At 11:10 AM, inspectors watched as a certified nurse aide transferred Resident #82 out of bed using a stand lift....
Medical records from May 2024 confirmed the resident was confused, had dementia, and **lacked the capacity to make healthcare decisions**....
Resident 44 could not specify the exact date the incident occurred but told inspectors it happened in the room the two women shared....
DUBOIS, PA - Federal health inspectors cited Dubois Nursing Home at 212 S....
The facility received an **F842 deficiency**, which addresses requirements for safeguarding confidential resident data....
The lab company was owed **$9,536.92** with unpaid invoices dating back to November 30, 2024 â nearly five months of overdue payments....
The errors involved two residents whose prescribed medications were simply not available anywhere in the facility....
For patients with this diagnosis, timely laboratory monitoring is not optional â it is essential....
The finding was cited under **F641**, a federal regulatory tag that addresses the accuracy and completeness of resident assessments....
The nurse recorded the allegation in a progress note at 1:20 PM that day....
The June 2024 complaint investigation also uncovered widespread infection control breakdowns affecting many residents....
## Facility Fell Short on Corrective Commitments The inspection centered on **F684**, a federal deficiency tag related to **quality of care** standards....
Her reasoning was straightforward: she was concerned that getting too close during these episodes would result in being hit or scratched herself....
The witnessing CNA immediately left the room and reported what she observed to the on-duty nurse....
An ostomy appliance requires routine checks to ensure proper function, skin integrity around the stoma site, and that no leakage has occurred....
The resident was unable to walk and depended entirely on staff for turning in bed, hygiene, and transfers....
The first three doses were administered using the facility's emergency drug kit, but the supply ran out....
The facility's internal incident tracking told the story clearly....
What makes this citation particularly notable is that it represents a **recurring problem**....
The facility's Weekend Supervisor used a remote control to unlock the front door for a departing visitor....