Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs., in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 13, 2025

  Based on observations, review of cleaning schedules, staff interviews, and policy reviews, the facility failed to ensure food products were dated when opened, kitchen sanitation was being maintained, and the proper sanitizer test strips were used with the dish machine. This had the potential to affect all 77 residents who received food from the kitchen. The facility census was 77. Findings include: 1. Observation on 03/10/25 at 8:00 A.M., of the kitchen revealed one bag of breadsticks open and undated in the walk-in freezer, one bag of shredded lettuce open and undated, one container of what appears to be crushed pineapple not labeled or dated, one bag of pepperoni open not dated, and two stacks of sliced cheese wrapped in saran wrap not dated observed in the walk-in refrigerator. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Mar 13, 2025

  Based on review of medical records, staff interview, observation, and review of policies, the facility failed to ensure staff follow enhance barrier precautions (EBP). This affected one (#31) of four residents reviewed for transmission based precautions. The facility failed to ensure clean laundry was not exposed to dirty surfaces and items. This had the potential to affect all residents of the facility. The facility also failed to prepare medications in a sanitary manner. This affected one (#22) of six residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 77. Findings include: 1. Review of Resident #31's medical record revealed an admitted [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF908Mar 13, 2025

  Based on observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to maintain the kitchen microwave in a safe operating condition. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 77 residents who received meals from the kitchen. The facility census was 77. Findings include: Observation on 03/12/25 at 11:41 A.M., revealed the interior ceiling of the microwave had a large black/rusty color in the middle. Interview on 03/12/25 at 11:42 A.M., with Dietary Supervisor #122 revealed the microwave is used to warm up food such as waffles and pancakes. Dietary Supervisor #122 confirmed there is rust in the microwave. Review of the policy titled, Equipment Safety,dated 2021, stated Safety precautions will be followed when using electrical equipment. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Mar 13, 2025

  Based on observation, staff interview, review of medication package insert, review of manufacturer recommendations, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications and solutions were dated when opened and stored under recommended conditions. This had the potential to affect all new admissions and residents who have their blood sugars checked using the glucometer. The facility identified 10 (#5, #6, #7, #19, #21, #29, #36, #55, #60, and #73) residents who had their blood sugars checked using the glucometer. The facility census was 77. Findings include: Observation on 03/10/25 at 8:30 A.M., of the medication cart on 200 hallway revealed one bottle of Aplisol injection (tuberculin solution) 5/0.1 milliliter (ml) not refrigerated or dated when opened. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF805Mar 13, 2025

  Based on observations, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure pureed food was an appropriate smooth texture prior to serving residents on a pureed diet. The deficient practice had the potential to affect 10 (#6, #15, #32, #34, #41, #51, #53, #54, #63, and #184) of 10 residents on a prescribed pureed diet. The facility census was 77. Findings include: Interview on 03/12/25 at 10:34 A.M., with [NAME] #109 revealed the menu for lunch was pot roast, mashed potatoes, and Normandy vegetables. [NAME] #109 revealed she would be doing the purees. [NAME] #109 stated she is looking for a baby food consistency with her purees. [NAME] #109 stated a resident doesn't have to chew a puree. […]