Core Of Bedford
CORE OF BEDFORD in BEDFORD, IN — inspection on October 24, 2025.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
During an interview on 10/24/25 at 12:25 p.m., the DON presented the September and October 2025 Medication and Treatment Record (MAR and TAR).
She indicated she could not find the documentation of checking for placement prior to him going to the hospital on October 2, 2025.
On 10/24/25 at 12:45 p.m., the DON presented the G-tube policy and procedures in-service attendance, dated 9/26/25.
All nurses had signed the G-tube training and policy and procedures except LPN 2.
On 10/24/25 at 1:50 p.m., the DON indicated LPN 2 worked on 9/27/25, 9/28/25, and 10/1/25 and would been the nurse taking care of Resident B.
On 10/24/25 at 12:30 p.m., the DON provided a facility policy labeled Administering Medications through an Enteral Tube (feeding tube), revised November 2018.
She indicated this was a current policy being used by the facility. A review of the policy indicated, .5.
Verify placement of feeding tube, .Using stethoscope and syringe: push 5-10 ml (milliliters) of air into g-tube while listening to abdomen [above g-tube] to ensure placement by hearing a swish/movement .
On 10/24/25 at 1:58 p.m., the DON provided a facility policy labeled Confirming Placement of Feeding Tubes, revised November 2018.
She indicated this was a current policy being used by the facility. A review of the policy indicated, .The purpose of this procedure is to ensure proper placement of an existing feeding tube prior to administering enteral feedings or medication .Documentation - The person performing this procedure should record the following information in the resident's medical record: 1.
The date and time the procedure was performed. 2.
The name and title of the individual(s) who performed the procedure. 3.
All assessment data obtained during the procedure .
This citation relates to Intake 2646692. 3.1-44(a)(2)
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