Nursing Home News — Page 1144

Two days later, the same resident fell again while attempting to stand without assistance in their room.

Additionally, inspectors found a bag labeled "Promethegan" with concerning documentation issues.

This lapse in reporting protocols represents a significant breakdown in the resident protection system that nursing homes are required to maintain.

In the 100 hall shower room, staff had stored an electric razor filled with gray hair stubble without any resident identification label.

The federal requirements governing medication administration encompass multiple safeguards.

The inspection narrative documented the resident's progression from complete continence to frequent incontinence between July 2024 and October 2024.

The nurse stated the resident was on "regular standard precautions," unaware of the enhanced requirements.

This marks the third inspection in less than a year where surveyors documented the same fundamental deficiency.

This qualification gap becomes particularly significant when considering the scope of responsibility involved in dietary management.

The resident had been switched to the injectable form due to refusal of oral medications and worsening behavioral symptoms.

The resident experienced severe pain for approximately 15 hours before receiving the appropriate pain medication.

The incident came to light over a weekend when supervisory nursing staff became aware of the situation.