Sunny Hills Post Acute

During an interview on 9/11/2025 at 11:10 a.m. with the Infection Preventionist Nurse (IPN), the IPN stated she was informed Resident 1's previous roommate tested positive for scabies over a week ago.

The IPN stated she did not assess Resident 1 after she found out her roommate tested positive.

The IPN stated Resident 1 needed to be placed in isolation and tested for scabies because she was exposed.

The IPN stated she did not test Resident 1 or place Resident 1 on isolation.

The IPN stated not placing exposed residents in isolation increased the risk of spreading scabies.

During an interview on 9/11/2025 at 2:17 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), the DON stated all residents exposed to scabies had to be placed in isolation and tested for scabies.

The DON stated licensed nurses should have assessed Resident 1after finding out her roommate was positive for scabies.

The DON stated it was important to assess residents to prevent the spread of scabies and for early plan of care.

During a review of the facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled Head Lice and Scabies Exposure and Treatment, dated 12/19/2022, the P&P indicated it was the facility's policy to ensure that residents who contract scabies or head lice are treated according to current standards of practice to eradicate the infestation and prevent further exposure and transmission.

The P&P indicated residents who may have had potential contact with the affected resident should be assessed for signs of scabies.

The P&P indicated staff would follow appropriate transmission-based precautions, including personal protective equipment ([PPE] clothing and equipment that is worn or used to provide protection against hazardous substances and/or environments) , when providing care to the affected resident.

The P&P indicated the infested resident would be placed in a single occupancy room away from other residents to avoid transmission.

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