Arkansas Health Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Arkansas Health Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 1, 2024

  Based observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in the freezer, refrigerator and dry storage area were covered, sealed, and dated to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; expired food items were promptly removed/discarded on or before the expiration or use by date to prevent the growth of bacteria; ensure cold dairy products were maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below to prevent the growth of bacteria; dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent the potential for cross contamination for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 17, 2022

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in a dry storage area was covered to minimize the potential for cross contamination for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; expired snacks were promptly removed/ discarded on or before the expiration or use by date to prevent the growth of bacteria; dietary staff washed their hands between dirty and clean tasks and before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential for cross contamination. These failed practices had the potential to affect 174 residents who received meals from the kitchen (total census: 184) as documented on a list provided by the Registered Dietitian. The findings are: 1.The following items were observed uncovered or expired: a. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 23, 2021

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure food items stored in the freezer were covered and sealed and dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. These failed practices had the potential to affect 198 residents who received meals from the kitchen (total census: 209), as documented on a list provided by the Registered Dietitian 7/22/2021 at 2:21 p.m. The findings are: 1. On 7/22/21 at 6:50 a.m. Dietary Employee #1 removed bags of eggs from the refrigerator and placed them on the counter. Without washing her hands, she picked up a pan, with her fingers touching inside the pan, and placed it on the counter to be used to store cooked food. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Mar 1, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure privacy was maintained for 1 (Resident #11) of 7 sampled residents who resided on Pine [NAME] and utilized the bathroom on their hallway; a lunch tray or substitute was served sequentially for 1 (Resident #128) of 17 sampled residents who received a meal tray on the Cedar Unit and failed to ensure Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) were seated when providing assistance with eating for 5 (Residents #67, #150, #128, #61, and #52) of 10 sampled residents who resided on the Cedar Unit. The findings are: 1. Resident #11 had diagnoses of Epilepsy and Epileptic Syndromes with Complex Partial Seizures, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Altered Mental Status, unspecified, and Constipation. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Mar 1, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure resident clothing was clean and maintained in a respectable manner to promote dignity and self-confidence for 1 (Resident #87) sampled resident who were dependent on staff for care, and failed to ensure residents fingernails were trimmed and cleaned to promote good hygiene for 1 (Resident #93) sampled resident who were dependent on staff for nail care. This had the potential to affect 33 residents who were dependent on staff for care The findings are: 1. Resident #87 had a diagnosis of Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting right dominant side. […]