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Speech therapy evaluations revealed the patient had a **St.

This represents a fundamental breakdown in the systematic approach required to identify care deficiencies and implement corrective measures.

Despite the CNA's concerns about a possible scabies outbreak and her observations of several residents with rashes, the facility took no immediate action.

Progressive weight loss can lead to muscle wasting, weakened immune function, slower wound healing, and increased susceptibility to infections.

On March 6, 2025, inspectors observed a resident with diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and Parkinson's disease who reported 9 out of 10 pain intensity.

On May 30, 2024, the facility's nurse practitioner ordered IV fluids and laboratory tests for the resident due to weakness and lethargy.

The resident required substantial assistance with daily activities and spent most of their time in bed, placing them at high risk for pressure injuries.

This represents a fundamental breakdown in the facility's self-monitoring and improvement processes.

SEO_DESCRIPTION: Fort Wayne nursing home failed infection control protocols during medical procedures, creating contamination risks for vulnerable residents.

The January 24, 2025 federal inspection revealed that the 615 W.

The citation represents the most serious level of nursing home violations, indicating conditions that pose immediate risk to resident health and safety.

The violations occurred with **Resident 62**, who was admitted with atrial fibrillation and required Flecainide Acetate 50 mg twice daily.