Baptist Health & Rehab
BAPTIST HEALTH & REHAB in BISMARCK, ND — inspection on January 23, 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
Finding include:
Review of the facility policy titled Floor based, Full Body Sling Lift use occurred on 01/23/25.
This policy, dated 10/27/21, stated, .
Transfer resident from chair to bed .
Push the UP button on the hand control for the lift until there is slight tension on the sling loops. PERFORM SAFETY CHECK i.
Once there is tension on the loops, double check each loop to be sure each is securely in the hook. ii.
Double-check the position and stability of all straps and other equipment. v.
Lift the resident about 2 inches off the surface and verify that weight is evenly spread between the straps of the sling. vi.
Verify the resident will not slide out of the sling or tip backward or forward.
Review of the facility reported incident, stated, . At approximately 1815 [6:15 p.m.] on 1/4/25, a resident, [Resident #1], was involved in a witnessed fall during a transfer with a full body lift.
The nurse on duty was promptly notified and called to the resident's room.
The CNAs [certified nurse aides] involved in the incident [CNA names], explained that they were transferring the resident from a broda wheelchair to the bed using a full body lift per the residents [sic] care plan.
During the transfer, the residents [sic] sling became caught on part of the wheelchair. In an attempt to free the sling, the CNA moved the resident's wheelchair, causing the lift to become unbalanced. As a result, the lift struck the CNA in the head, and a portion of the lift subsequently made contact with the residents [sic] face.
This impact caused a skin tear above the resident's right eye and on the bridge of his nose.
The lift then tipped over on its left side and fell on to the floor causing the resident to fall from a height of about 3 feet onto his bottom while still in the sling.
The resident reported no pain, aside from discomfort related to the skin tear. A raised area potentially a hematoma was noted to residents [sic] back.
Resident #1's nursing progress notes stated the following:
* 01/04/25 at 8:10 p.m.
After further assessment this nurse found a lump on the resident's
right lower back, upon palpation resident said bump was painful. No redness or bruising was found at this time and bump was blanchable.
Family was called and updated and consented to sending in.
This nurse called on call to get order to send resident in for further assessment.
Metro ambulance arrived about 2100 [9:00 p.m.] .
* 01/05/25 at 3:15 p.m.
This nurse spoke with resident's wife, [name].
Per [wife's name], the sutures above resident's right eye are dissolvable.
355058
Form Approved OMB
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.
Building 355058 B.
Wing 01/23/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Baptist Health & Rehab 3400 Nebraska Drive Bismarck, ND 58503