Richland Post Acute
Richland Post Acute in RICHLAND, WA — inspection on January 15, 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
Findings included .
Review of the facility policy titled, Gait Belt Policy and Procedure, not dated, showed it was the policy of the facility to use a gait belt with any resident that was not independent. If the resident was unsteady with their gait or unable to transfer independently, a gait belt should be used.
<Resident 1>
Review of the medical record showed Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with Parkinson's disease (disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors).
Review of a comprehensive assessment, dated 12/07/2024, showed Resident 1 had severe cognitive loss.
Review of Resident 1's plan of care, dated 12/17/2024, showed Resident 1 required 2 staff to assist with transfers and toileting.
Review of a fall assessment, dated 12/04/2024, showed Resident 1 was at high risk for falls.
Review of Progress Notes, dated 12/26/2024 at 8:37 PM, showed Resident 1 was being transferred from bed to wheelchair by one staff.
The resident's knees buckled and the Nursing Assistant (NA) guided the resident to the floor on their knees.
The resident did not sustain any injuries.
The resident was unable to assist with the transfer at all due to their inability to bear any weight.
Review of the facility investigation report, dated 12/26/2024 at 4:02 PM, showed at approximately 4:00 PM Resident 1 was being assisted from their bed to the wheelchair by Staff A, NA.
The resident was unable to assist with any part of the transfer.
Review of a post-fall assessment for Resident 1's fall on 12/26/2024, dated 12/30/2024, showed the resident was unable to independently come to a standing position, exhibited a loss of balance with standing, required hands-on assistance to move from place to place, and they had a decrease in muscle coordination.
Staff A was transferring the resident alone and they were not strong enough to hold the resident when the resident did not assist with the transfer.
On 01/15/2025 at 9:25 AM, Staff B, Physical Therapist, stated Resident 1 had poor body control with weakness and fatigue.
The resident's head and shoulder would lean to the left side and they required significant assistance to stand.
The resident needed two staff to assist with mobility.
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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 505514 B.
Wing 01/15/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Richland Post Acute 1745 Pike Avenue Richland, WA 99354