Summit Health And Living
SUMMIT HEALTH AND LIVING in SUMMITVILLE, IN — inspection on August 20, 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 8/20/25 at 11:25 a.m., CNA 6 indicated staff always used two staff members to operate a mechanical lift.
She denied any problems finding someone to help.
Staff used CNA assignment sheets to see what type of care the residents needed.
During an interview on 8/20/25 at 11:40 a.m., RN 4 indicated she heard staff yelling for her.
When she arrived at the resident's room, she observed the resident on the floor with the lift pad under him.
Staff used the lift pad to move the resident closer to the bed and lift him back onto the bed.
The resident was assessed for injuries and sent to the hospital.
After the incident, RN 4 was informed that the resident was already in the mechanical lift and elevated when the CNA 2 arrived at the room. To operate a mechanical lift in this facility, there must be two people present.
During an interview on 8/20/25 at 12:03 p.m., CNA 2 indicated she entered the resident's room and observed Resident B up in the air.
The resident was positioned over a high-backed, reclining wheelchair.
The chair was not positioned in a laid-back position appropriate for transfers.
The resident started to fall, and the machine tipped over. CNA 2 indicated she tried to reach the resident but was unsuccessful.
The resident complained of a headache. He was sent to the hospital.
There should always be two people present to operate the mechanical lift.
During an interview on 8/20/25 at 1:00 p.m., the Administrator indicated the facility recently amended their transfer policy to indicate the use of two staff members when using a mechanical lift.
The Administrator indicated prior to the policy amendment; the facility used the manufacturer's recommendation which indicated the use of two staff members.
Review of the manufacture's guidelines indicated the following: .
Invacare recommends that two (2) assistants be used for ALL lifting preparation, transferring from and transferring to procedures.
The use of one (2) assistant is totally based on the evaluation of the heath care professional for each individual case.
Review of a current facility policy, last revised 7/28/25, titled Safe Resident Handling/Transfers and provided by the DON on 8/20/2025 at 11:58 a.m. indicated the following: .
Compliance Guidelines .15.
Staff will perform mechanical lifts/transfers according to the manufacturer's instructions for use of the device.
This citation is related to complaint 2572653.3.1-27(a)(3)
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