The Bluffs Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

F-F0400 : Interview for Daily Preferences revealed, C. How important is

it to you to choose a bath, shower, bed bath, or sponge bath? Coded: Very Important.

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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 2850 Porter's Chapel Road Vicksburg, MS 39180

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 47158

Residents Affected - Few Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, and facility policy reviews, the facility failed to provide a clean, comfortable, and homelike environment as evidenced by broken blinds or window coverings on three (3) of six (6) hallways observed during survey. Rooms 203, 505, 601, and 607.

Findings included:

A review of the facility policy titled Homelike Environment with a revision date of 02/2023 revealed under the Policy Statement .Residents are provided with a safe, clean, comfortable environment .

During an initial facility tour on 1/6/25, beginning at 7:45 AM, observations revealed broken or missing slats

on window blinds in Rooms 203, 505, 601, and 607. This observation revealed there were residents residing

in these rooms and the broken blinds allowed the room to be visible from outside the building.

An observation of room [ROOM NUMBER] on 1/6/25 at 8:00 AM, revealed four (4) broken slats on the left side of the blinds.

An observation of room [ROOM NUMBER] on 1/6/25 at 9:05 AM, revealed four (4) missing slats at the bottom of the blinds.

An observation of room [ROOM NUMBER] on 1/6/25 at 3:19 PM revealed ten (10) missing slats on the blinds.

In an observation and interview with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #4 on 1/7/25 at 1:00 PM, she confirmed that the window blinds were broken with multiple missing pieces. CNA #4 stated that maintenance needs are typically reported verbally to the Maintenance Director or Administrator, as there is no formal documentation process. She admitted she had noticed the broken blinds but forgot to report the issue due to other responsibilities.

During an interview with the Administrator on 1/7/25 at 1:15 PM confirmed that she was aware of the broken blinds because she conducts daily rounds. She stated that she reports maintenance needs to the maintenance director and that replacement blinds had been received but admits they had not been put up yet. She admitted there was no documentation of her rounds or maintenance notifications regarding the blinds.

In an interview with the Maintenance Director on 1/7/25 at 1:24 PM, he confirmed that he was aware of the broken blinds in multiple rooms and stated that some replacement blinds had arrived the previous week, but none had been installed yet. He then verified that there was no documentation available to show when the blinds were ordered.

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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 2850 Porter's Chapel Road Vicksburg, MS 39180

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0600 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 47158

Residents Affected - Few Based on resident and staff interviews, record reviews, and facility policy reviews, the facility failed to protect

a resident from verbal abuse for one (1) of 23 sampled residents. Resident #60.

Findings Included:

A review of the facility's policy titled Policy for Prohibition of Abuse, Neglect, and Misappropriation of Property with no revision date revealed under Intent .Each resident has the right to be free from abuse, mistreatment, neglect, corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, and financial abuse.

Record review of the facility's investigation revealed that on 9/9/24 at 9:30 AM, Resident #60 reported that Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #5 made a verbal threat toward him on 9/8/24. Resident #60 stated that CNA #5 asked him to throw something in the trash, and when he refused, she responded by telling him she would run him over with her truck. This incident occurred as CNA #5 was leaving the facility. Witnesses stated that CNA #5 backed up, screeched her tires, and left the parking lot. Resident #60 was behind her vehicle in his motorized wheelchair at the time. No physical contact occurred. CNA #5 was suspended pending an investigation. The facility substantiated that verbal abuse occurred.

A review of a written statement dated 9/9/24 and signed by CNA #5 revealed that she asked Resident #60 to throw something away while he was outside the facility. She stated that the resident insulted her, calling her

an expletive. She responded by saying, Stop please and move and chill out, to which the resident replied that he did not have to do anything for her. CNA #5 stated that she got into her truck, put it in reverse, and assumed the resident would move.

In an interview with Resident #60 on 1/6/25 at 9:00 AM, he recalled that on the morning of 9/8/24, at approximately 9:30 AM, CNA #5 asked him to throw something away but did so with an attitude. He told her

he did not have to do anything for her. Resident #60 stated that CNA #5 then threatened to run him over, entered her truck, and began backing up while he was positioned behind and slightly to the left of her vehicle. She stopped, screeched her tires, and left the parking lot. Resident #60 reported feeling that CNA #5 intended to hit him but confirmed that no contact occurred.

During an interview with CNA #3 on 1/6/25 at 2:40 PM, she stated that on 9/8/24 at around 9:30 AM, she witnessed CNA #5 asking Resident #60 to throw something away. Resident #60 threw the item on the ground and told CNA #5 to throw it away herself. CNA #3 reported hearing CNA #5 state, I ought to run down your [expletive]. She then observed CNA #5 back up toward Resident #60, screech her tires, and leave

the facility.

In an interview with the Administrator (ADM) on 1/6/25 at 3:00 PM, she confirmed that on 9/9/24, she received a report from Resident #60 about the incident on 9/8/24. The report indicated that CNA #5 was rude and verbally threatened to run over Resident #60 with her vehicle. The ADM stated that CNA #5 was immediately suspended pending investigation. She confirmed that the investigation substantiated verbal abuse by CNA #5.

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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 2850 Porter's Chapel Road Vicksburg, MS 39180

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0600 A review of Resident #60's Admission Record revealed that he was admitted to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] with a diagnosis of an Unspecified Injury at the T2-T6 Level of the Thoracic Spinal Cord. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm A review of the Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 11/12/24 revealed that Resident #60 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating Residents Affected - Few that he is cognitively intact.

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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 2850 Porter's Chapel Road Vicksburg, MS 39180

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0655 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 47157

Residents Affected - Few Based on observation, resident and staff interview, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement a baseline care plan related to preferences and personal hygiene care for (1) one of 29 resident care plans reviewed. (Resident #195)

Findings include:

Review of the facility policy titled, Care Plans-Baseline, with a revision date of March 2022 revealed under Policy Interpretation and Implementation .the baseline care plan includes instructions needed to provide effective, person-centered care of the residents that meet professional standards of quality and must include

the minimum healthcare information necessary to properly care for the resident .

Review of the Baseline care plan for Resident #195 dated 12/21/24, revealed, Daily preferences that a resident prefers: receiving showers checked. Functional Abilities and Goals-Self Care: Shower/bathe care: coded requires partial/moderate assistance. I.) Personal Hygiene: coded requires setup or clean-up assistance.

An observation and interview with Resident #195 on 1/6/25 at 9:00 AM revealed his hair appeared mated and his fingernails were approximately one-half (1/2) inch past the tips of the fingers with a brown substance underneath. He stated that he had been in the facility a couple of weeks and had not had a shower, shave or brushed his hair. He stated that he told the staff during admission that he preferred showers and had asked for one several times.

In an interview with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator #2 on 1/07/25 at 10:50 AM, she revealed after reviewing the baseline care plan for Resident #195, that the care plan reflected that it was the resident's preference to receive showers and required assistance with bathing and personal hygiene. She then confirmed if staff did not shower the resident, they did not implement his care plan for his preferences. She also confirmed if staff did not assist the resident with bathing and personal hygiene needs, staff did not implement his care plan related to self-care performance. The MDS Coordinator also revealed the purpose of any type of care plan is to direct resident specific care required to meet their needs.

Review of the Admission Record revealed Resident #195 was admitted by the facility on 12/21/24 with a diagnosis of Acute Kidney Failure.

Record review of Resident #195's Admission MDS with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 12/27/24, revealed the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score was 13, indicating the resident was cognitively intact. Section GG0130: Self Care, revealed, E.) Shower/bathe: coded requires substantial/maximal assistance and I.) Personal Hygiene: coded requires supervision or touching assistance.

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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 2850 Porter's Chapel Road Vicksburg, MS 39180

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0656 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 46013

Residents Affected - Some Based on observation, resident and staff interviews, record reviews, and facility policy reviews, the facility failed to implement a comprehensive care plan for personal hygiene for three (3) of 23 resident care plans reviewed. Residents #17, #49, and #57

Findings include:

Review of the facility policy titled, Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered dated 10-2022 revealed under Policy Statement: A comprehensive, person-centered care plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's physical, psychosocial and functional needs is developed and implemented for each resident.

Resident #17

Record review of Resident #17's Care Plans, undated revealed Focus: The resident has an ADL (Activities of Daily Living) self-care performance deficit r/t (related to) decreased mobility and generalize weakness . Interventions .Bathing/Showering: Check nail length and trim and clean on bath day and as necessary. The resident is totally dependent on one (1) staff with personal hygiene.

On 1/06/25 at 9:30 AM, an observation and interview with Resident #17 revealed long and jagged fingernails with a brown substance under the nails on bilateral hands that measured approximately one (1) inch long. Facial hair measured approximately three-fourths (3/4) inch long to sporadic areas of her chin. Resident #17 stated, I don't like these whiskers. They are very long, and they need to be cut. She revealed it's been a while since I've had my fingernails cut, and I would like them cleaned and trimmed.

On 1/07/25 at 1:00 PM, an observation and interview the Director of Nurses (DON) confirmed Resident #17's fingernails were long, jagged, and had a substance under them. The DON revealed that the nurses are responsible for trimming her fingernails since she is diabetic, and trimming her facial hair is part of her daily grooming when she gets a bed bath or shower. She revealed that with her fingernails, long and jagged, she could scratch herself and cause skin concerns. The DON confirmed that Resident #17 had long facial hair in her chin area and revealed that she had not been properly groomed.

A review of the Admission Record revealed the facility admitted Resident #17 on 11/19/2019 with medical diagnoses that included Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure.

Record review of Resident #17's Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 10-29-2024 revealed, under Section C, a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) summary score of 14, which indicates the resident is cognitively intact.

Resident #49

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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 2850 Porter's Chapel Road Vicksburg, MS 39180

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0656 Record review of Resident #49's Care Plans, date initiated: 08/19/2024, revealed Focus: The resident has an ADL self-care performance deficit r/t Activity Intolerance, Dementia, Limited Mobility . Interventions: The Level of Harm - Minimal harm or resident is totally dependent on 1 staff with personal hygiene and oral care. The resident requires extensive potential for actual harm assistance by two (2) staff for toileting.

Residents Affected - Some An observation on 1/06/25 at 08:15 AM, revealed a strong urine smell when standing by Resident #49's bed and with approximately 3/4 inch of facial hair growth on his chin, above his lip, and on the sides of his cheeks. CNA #7 entered the room upon the State Agent's (SA) request and pulled back the blanket covering

the resident. The resident was lying on a sheet that was saturated with urine extending from the right side of

the resident's waist up to his torso and extending out approximately eight (8) inches towards the edge of the bed. The saturated urine area had a brown ring around the outer edges. CNA #7 confirmed that Resident #49 was lying in a large amount of urine and revealed that it looked like the night shift did not change him.

On 1/6/25 at 8:55 AM, during an interview the DON confirmed that Resident #49 had long facial hair and revealed she wasn't sure when he was last properly groomed. She revealed the plan of care regarding his hygiene was not being followed, and it should have been.

Record review of the Admission Record revealed Resident #49 was admitted to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] with diagnoses that included Unspecified Dementia, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hemiplegia, and Hemiparesis.

Resident #57

Record review of Resident #57's Care Plans, date initiated: 10/20/2021, revealed Focus: The resident has an ADL self-care performance deficit r/t Confusion, Impaired balance . Interventions . Personal Hygiene: The resident is totally dependent on two (2) staff members for personal hygiene.

On 1/06/25 at 8:00 AM, an observation revealed Resident #57 lying in bed with approximately 1-inch long facial hair growth on his chin, above his lip, and on the sides of his cheeks. Resident #57's fingernails on bilateral hands were approximately one-half (1/2) inch long and jagged with a brown substance under his fingernails.

On 1/06/25 at 8:30 AM, during an observation and interview the DON confirmed that Resident #57 was unshaven, and his fingernails were long, jagged, and dirty. The DON revealed that it is the CNAs' responsibility to ensure the resident is shaven and adequately groomed, and the nurses are responsible for his nail care since he is a diabetic.

During an interview on 1/07/25 at 2:40 PM, the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Nurse #1 revealed both MDS Coordinators are responsible for developing the resident's care plans. She revealed that it is patient-centered and addresses all areas of care that the resident is to receive. She revealed that the comprehensive care plans for Residents #17, #47, and #59 were not followed if the residents were not adequately groomed. She revealed that personal hygiene and bathing also covered nail care, perineal care, and shaving. MDS Coordinator #1 revealed there is no excuse for a resident not to have the care specified in their care plan.

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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 2850 Porter's Chapel Road Vicksburg, MS 39180

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0656 Record review of the Admission Record for Resident #57 revealed he was admitted to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] with diagnoses that included Need for Assistance with Personal Care and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Residents Affected - Some

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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 2850 Porter's Chapel Road Vicksburg, MS 39180

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Level of Harm - Minimal harm or **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 46013 potential for actual harm Based on observation, resident and staff interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed Residents Affected - Few to provide personal hygiene for four (4) of 29 sampled residents. Residents #17, #49, #57, and #195

Findings include:

Review of the facility policy titled Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Supporting with a revision date of March 2018 revealed, Residents who are unable to carry out activities of daily living independently will receive the services necessary to maintain good nutrition, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.

Resident #17

An observation and interview with Resident #17 on 1/06/25 at 9:30 AM revealed long and jagged fingernails measuring approximately one (1) inch long past the tip of the fingers with a brown substance under the nails

on bilateral hands, facial hair approximately three-fourths (3/4) inch long to sporadic areas of her chin. Resident #17 stated, I don't like these whiskers. They are very long, and they need to be cut. She revealed it's been a while since she had her fingernails cut and wanted them cleaned and trimmed.

An observation on 1/06/25 at 2:45 PM revealed Resident #17 sitting in the hallway with no change in appearance.

An observation on 1/07/25 at 8:25 AM revealed Resident #17 with no change in appearance regarding long, jagged nails and long facial hair to the chin area.

An observation and interview on 1/07/25 at 12:50 PM Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #6 revealed she was assigned to Resident #17 today and confirmed the resident had a lot of facial hair to her chin area and the resident's fingernails were long and jagged with a brown substance under them. She revealed she couldn't cut the resident's fingernails but could have ensured they were cleaned up. Resident #13 told CNA #6 she wanted her nails trimmed and her facial hair removed.

An observation and interview on 1/07/25 at 1:00 PM, the Director of Nurses (DON) confirmed Resident #17's fingernails were long, jagged, and had a substance under them. The DON revealed that the nurses are responsible for trimming her fingernails since she is diabetic, and trimming her facial hair is part of her daily grooming when she gets a bed bath or shower. She revealed that with her fingernails, long and jagged, she could scratch herself and cause skin concerns. The DON confirmed that Resident #17 had long facial hair in her chin area and revealed that she had not been properly groomed.

During an interview on 1/07/25 at 1:47 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1 revealed she cleaned and trimmed Resident #17's fingernails about a month ago. She revealed there is no set day to do nail care and there is not a reminder in the documenting system; she stated, We just do nail care when we notice that it needs to be done. I take full responsibility for not doing her nail care.

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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 2850 Porter's Chapel Road Vicksburg, MS 39180

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0677 Record review of the Admission Record revealed the facility admitted Resident #17 on 11/19/2019 with medical diagnoses that included Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Record review of Resident #17's Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 10-29-2024 revealed, under Section C, a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) summary score of 14, Residents Affected - Few which indicates the resident is cognitively intact.

Resident #49

On 1/06/25 at 08:15 AM, an observation revealed a strong urine smell when standing by Resident #49's bed. CNA #7 entered the room upon the State Agent's (SA) request and pulled back the blanket covering the resident. The resident was lying on a sheet that was saturated with urine extending from the right side of the resident's waist up to his torso and extending out approximately eight (8) inches towards the edge of the bed.

The saturated urine area had a brown ring around the outer edges. CNA #7 confirmed that Resident #49 was lying in a large amount of urine and stated, You can tell he has not been changed in a while because of that brown ring around the outer edge. This observation also revealed Resident #49 with approx. 3/4 inch of facial hair growth on his chin, above his lip, and on the sides of his cheeks.

During an observation and interview on 1/06/25 at 8:20 AM, LPN #1 confirmed she could smell a strong urine smell and that the urine-saturated sheet had a dried brown ring. She revealed that the urine looked like it had been there for a while and confirmed the resident was unshaven and unkempt.

During an observation and interview on 1/06/25 at 8:30 AM, the Administrator (ADM) confirmed that Resident #49 was lying on a urine-saturated sheet with a brown ring around the outer edges of the stain. She revealed that this is not acceptable and confirmed that he doesn't look like he has been groomed in quite some time and has been left wet for a while.

An observation and interview on 1/6/25 at 8:35 AM CNA #7 revealed she is assigned to the resident today and made quick rounds when she came on her shift at 7 AM, just glancing in at her residents, and Resident #49 was asleep; she revealed she hadn't changed his brief this morning because she got busy assisting with breakfast. She stated the resident had not been shaved in quite some time, and with his sheets being wet, I can tell you that the night shift did not change him like they were supposed to.

During an interview on 1/6/25 at 8:55 AM, the DON confirmed that Resident #49 had long facial hair and revealed she wasn't sure when he was last properly groomed. She revealed there was no excuse for the resident to be found lying in urine and stated, We obviously have an issue with care not being done.

Record review of the Admission Record revealed Resident #49 was admitted to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] with diagnoses that included Unspecified Dementia, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hemiplegia, and Hemiparesis.

Resident #57

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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 2850 Porter's Chapel Road Vicksburg, MS 39180

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0677 An observation on 1/06/25 at 8:00 AM revealed Resident #57 lying in bed with facial hair growth on his chin, above his lip, and on the sides of his cheeks that was approximately 1 inch long. Resident #57's fingernails Level of Harm - Minimal harm or were approximately one-half (1/2) inch long, jagged and had a brown substance underneath them on both potential for actual harm hands.

Residents Affected - Few During an observation and interview on 1/06/25 at 8:10 AM, LPN #1 confirmed Resident #57 was unshaven with fingernails that were long and jagged, with a brown substance under them. She revealed she wasn't sure when the resident was shaven, but it looks like it has been a while. She revealed it is the nurses' responsibility to do his nail care since he is diabetic and revealed we do it whenever we notice they are getting long. She confirmed it had been about a month since the resident's nails were trimmed.

During an observation and interview on 1/06/25 at 8:20 AM, CNA #8 revealed she was assigned to the resident today and wasn't sure what day the resident was supposed to get his showers. She revealed we take them when they need to be cleaned up or give them a bed bath. She revealed that it looked like the resident hadn't been shaven in a long time, and his nails were very long and dirty.

During an observation and interview on 1/06/25 at 8:30 AM, the DON confirmed that Resident #57 was unshaven, and his fingernails were long, jagged, and dirty. She revealed that the resident could scratch himself and possibly cause an infection. The DON stated, The CNA's are responsible for making sure residents are properly groomed, and it honestly looks like it's been a while since that has happened.

Record review of the Admission Record for Resident #57 revealed he was admitted to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] with diagnoses that included Need for Assistance with Personal Care and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

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Resident #195

An observation and interview on 1/06/25 at 9:00 AM revealed Resident #195's hair and beard to be unkept and matted in appearance, his fingernails were observed to be approximately 1/2 inch long with a thick dark brown substance under the nail beds. Resident #195 stated he had been in the facility for a little over two weeks and had not received a shower, a shave, or even had his hair brushed. He then stated that his nails had also not been trimmed or cleaned since he was admitted . Resident #195 stated he had asked for a shower several times and the staff would say ok but would never come back to give him a shower, and stated, I am unable to get up by myself, or I would try to do it myself.

In an observation of Resident #195 on 1/6/24 at 12:10 PM with CNA #1 assigned to the resident, she confirmed that the resident's hair and beard were unkept and did not appear clean. She then stated he did not appear that he had received a shower lately and confirmed the resident's nails were dirty, long, and jagged with some type of brown substance under his nail beds. She then confirmed she had not attempted to do nail care on the resident or give him a shower. CNA #1 then revealed the facility did not have a shower schedule in place letting the staff know when the residents are to be bathed and stated that nail care should be provided as needed.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 255140 B. Wing 01/09/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 2850 Porter's Chapel Road Vicksburg, MS 39180

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0677 In an interview with the shower CNA #2 and record review on 1/06/24 at 1:00 PM, she confirmed the facility did not have a set shower schedule for the residents. CNA #2 then revealed that when a resident receives a Level of Harm - Minimal harm or shower by the shower team that it would be documented on the shower schedule. She then confirmed she potential for actual harm was unable to find any documentation of showers for Resident #195.

Residents Affected - Few During an interview with the DON on 1/07/25 at 10:39 AM, she confirmed that the facility did not have a shower schedule at this time. She stated The facility had one in place for a while, but no one was following up on it, so it was stopped. She confirmed she was aware there was a problem with residents not receiving showers and confirmed she should have put something in place before now. She then stated concerns from failing to provide a resident with their showers and personal hygiene, is it could cause skin irritation, infection control issues, and dignity concerns.

Review of the Admission Record revealed Resident #195 was admitted by the facility on 12/21/24 with a diagnosis of Acute Kidney Failure.

Record review of Resident #195's Admission MDS with an ARD of 12/27/24, revealed the BIMS score was 13, indicating the resident was cognitively intact. Section GG0130: Self Care, revealed, E.) Shower/bathe: coded requires substantial/maximal assistance . I.) Personal Hygiene: coded requires supervision or touching assistance.

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