Worland Health And Rehabilitation
Worland Health and Rehabilitation in Worland, WY — inspection on February 26, 2026.
Found 2 citations. 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
Review of the facility policy, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, Corporal Punishment, Involuntary Seclusion, Mistreatment, Misappropriation of Resident Property, and Exploitation updated March 2025 showed .Each resident has the right to be free from abuse, including verbal, mental, sexual or physical abuse .The Center implements policies and processes so that residents are not subjected to abuse by staff, other residents .
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Worland Health and Rehabilitation 1901 Howell Ave Worland, WY 82401
Observation in the dining room on 2/25/26 at 7:40 AM showed resident #10 independently obtained
jeopardy to resident health or the cup in one hand while pushing his/her walker with the other.
Further observation showed the safety resident spilled coffee on him/her and the table when trying to set it down.
There was no evidence of injury from spilling on him/herself.6.
Observation in the dining room on 2/25/26 at 11:30 AM showed
without a lid, and mixed it with a packet of cocoa.
The resident ambulated back to his/her seat holding the cocoa in his/her right hand, pushing his/her walker with his/her left hand.7.
Observation in the dining room on 2/25/26 at 11:32 AM showed resident #9 independently obtained hot water from the coffee machine water spout and walked back to his/her table. 8.
Observation in the dining room on 2/25/26 at 11:40 AM showed CNA #2 obtained a cup of water from the coffee machine water spout and checked the temperature, which was 168.7 degrees Fahrenheit.9.
Interview with cook #1 on 2/24/26 at 3:25 PM revealed water from the coffee machine was never to be given to residents.10.
Interview with dietary aid #1 on 2/24/26 at 5:05 PM revealed coffee and water temperatures were checked in the kitchen and were never to be served directly from the coffee machine.11.
Interview with CNA #2 on 2/25/26 at 10:27 AM revealed residents were allowed to independently obtain beverages but they try to help everyone they can.
She revealed there was supposed to be two aides in the dining room for meals a half hour prior to meal times for resident assistance; however, there was usually only one.
She revealed she was unaware of any interventions in place to keep residents from filling cups with water from coffee machine and residents did not like waiting for an extended time which resulted in them obtaining items independently.
Further interview revealed specialty items, such as cups, plates, and utensils were identified on meal trays; however, beverages were usually provided to residents prior to those coming out.12. On 2/25/26 at 2:59 PM the regional clinical director, interim administrator, and administrator were informed of an immediate jeopardy related to a failure to identify and remove accident/hazard risks to residents.13.
The facility submitted a removal plan on 2/25/26 at 4:41PM which included:a.
The hot beverage machine being taken out of service on 2/25/26 at 3:30 PM.b.
Adaptive equipment audits on all residents on 2/25/26 by 7:00 PM. c.
Implementation of access to the hot beverage machine only by dietary staff on 2/25/26 by 3:30 PM.d.
Signage posted to ask for assistance with beverages 2/25/26 by 3:50 PMe.
Education provided for all staff on hot beverages and all the above interventions 2/25/26 by 7:00 PM.14.
The removal plan was accepted on 2/25/26 at 5:13 PM.15.
The implementation of the removal plan was verified and immediacy was removed on 2/26/26 at 9:05 AM; however, deficient practice remained at a scope and severity of G.