Pocahontas Center
POCAHONTAS CENTER in MARLINTON, WV — inspection on August 1, 2024.
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
During the review of this FRI, it was noted on 07/02/24 at 6:15 PM, Resident #20 was witnessed grabbing Resident #22's breast.
Nurse Aide (NA) #62 and NA #40 witnessed the incident, separated and redirected the residents, and immediately reported the incident to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #20. A review of the FRI revealed the following 5 (five) day was submitted as a summary of the incident and read as follows:
On July 2, 2024 at approximately 6:15 PM, Resident #20 was witnessed grabbing Resident #22's breast. NA #62 and NA #40 witnessed the incident, separated and redirected the residents, and immediately reported to LPN #20.
Resident #22 is a [AGE] year-old female resident who was admitted to (Name of Facility) on September 13, 2017.
The resident has diagnoses of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, unspecified psychosis and wandering. Resident #22 is ambulatory, frequently wanders and ambulates about the facility ad lib.
The resident does not retain the capacity to make healthcare decisions and her son is the health care surrogate and conservator.
Resident #20 is a [AGE] year-old male resident who was admitted to (Name of Facility) September 9, 2022.
The resident has diagnoses of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Resident #20 has a history of sexual behaviors and inappropriately touching other residents, visitors and staff.
The resident utilizes a wheelchair and independently locomotion about the facility ad lib. Resident #20 does not retain capacity to make health care decisions and his daughter is Medical Power of Attorney (MPOA).
A head-to-toe check was performed on Resident #22 following the incident on 07/02/24 and no injuries or skin issues were observed.
The resident did not exhibit any emotional or psychological distress or change in behaviors.
Resident #20 was immediately placed under every 15 minute checks for 72 hours following the incident. A urinalysis was collected during the evening of 07/02/24 and was negative for Urinary Tract Infection.
Meditelecare Psych was notified of the incident on 07/02/24 and evaluated the resident in house on 07/03/24. A recommendation to increase Celexa to 30 milligrams (mg) by mouth daily.
This recommendation was reviewed with Medical Director and orders were completed.
All interviewable residents were interviewed.
One resident did say Resident #20 touched her leg but was not in a sexual way, no other residents had any concerns.
This was reported to all appropriate agencies.
The perpetrator was placed on every 15 minute checks.
515183
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 515183 B.
Wing 08/01/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pocahontas Center 5 Everett Tibbs Road Marlinton, WV 24954