Nursing Home News — Page 1153

The facility's treatment protocol called for cleaning the wound with Dakin's solution and applying Mesalt dressings with border gauze every day shift.

One long-term resident with a traumatic brain injury had a representative who consented to annual influenza vaccination in September 2023.

Despite multiple requests spanning over a month, the Social Services Director failed to follow through on finding alternative placement.

These protocols were designed to prevent the transmission of infectious microorganisms through food preparation and service.

The resident, identified as R128, had been admitted to the facility in August 2023 and required assistance with transfers from bed to chair.

The resident, identified in records as Resident #9, had a documented history of dementia, anxiety, and previous hip surgery complications.

The inspection report revealed that during the May 24, 2024 meeting, no Infection Preventionist attended.

This testing was essential to identify whether alternative, less costly antibiotics might effectively treat the infection.

The findings revealed a pattern of medication management deficiencies that could have serious consequences for residents with diabetes.

This pattern contradicted the facility's own policy requiring thorough investigation of all abuse allegations.

The Administrator, when interviewed the same day, agreed that staff should have updated the PASRR documentation following the new psychiatric diagnoses.

The incident occurred when a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was turning and repositioning the resident, who grabbed onto the facility's bed remote control.