Nursing Home News — Page 512

The deficiency was cited under **federal regulatory tag F0812**, which governs nutrition and dietary practices in long-term care facilities.

The resident, identified as R2 in inspection records, told surveyors the family had brought in a door mat and placed the folded sheet on top to prevent falls.

The condition occurs when potassium levels spike dangerously high, potentially interfering with heart rhythm and muscle function.

The pharmacist told a different story.

The October 19 incident at Corn Heritage Village and Rehab involved two residents with severe cognitive impairments sitting in a common area.

The incomplete assessments affected residents with serious medical conditions.

Inspectors noted that plainly, and then noted something else just as plainly: neither was interviewed.

The facility was cited for **four total deficiencies** and has not submitted a plan of correction.

Federal inspectors found the violations during a December complaint investigation at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall.

Federal regulations mandate that nursing homes maintain registered nurse coverage for at least eight consecutive hours every day of the week.

The facility received **four total deficiencies** during the inspection and has not submitted a correction plan for the resident rights violation.

Facilities are required to provide meeting space, respond to grievances raised by these groups, and allow family members to form their own councils.