Dells Nursing and Rehab Center: Care Plan Failures SD
The original plan included only basic interventions: a physical therapy evaluation and following the facility's fall protocol....
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The original plan included only basic interventions: a physical therapy evaluation and following the facility's fall protocol....
This staffing gap represents a fundamental breakdown in infection control infrastructure....
The violations were classified as "immediate jeopardy" - the most serious level indicating potential for serious injury or death....
During interviews, nursing staff described the impact of these shortages....
The incident exposed multiple breakdowns in the nursing home's drug security protocols and raised questions about patient safety oversight....
During the three-day inspection period from January 15-17, 2025, surveyors observed the resident with cigars within arm's reach on multiple occasions....
The allegations prompted immediate action from facility administrators, who suspended the accused employee pending a full investigation....
Despite being on this high-risk medication class for over a year, facility staff failed to implement proper monitoring procedures....
The excessive temperatures were found in every area tested during the inspection period from 10:57 AM to 12:47 PM on July 23, 2024....
Inspectors documented multiple instances where meals failed to meet established safety standards for serving temperatures....
The CNA eventually returned to the facility around 9:00 AM and reported the incident to the charge nurse, who then notified the Director of Nursing....
The first documented incident occurred February 16, 2025, when the resident opened a dining room window and climbed out into the courtyard....
Advance directives serve as a resident's voice when they cannot speak for themselves during medical emergencies....
The resident required emergency department treatment for these injuries....
The resident in question had been prescribed 50 milligrams of Seroquel daily for agitation....
The nurse confirmed that "unrefrigerated insulin pens were good for 28 days after opening" but failed to ensure proper dating protocols were followed....
State inspectors cited violations under multiple sections of the Pennsylvania Code, indicating systemic issues that required immediate attention....
Resident 208's morning medications, scheduled for 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM, were not administered until after 10:20 AM....
The medication remained visible and accessible in the open waste container as residents passed by unsupervised....
The resident was transported by an outside provider, but proper safety protocols were not followed....