Camelback Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Camelback Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF760Nov 9, 2023

  Based on clinical record review, staff interviews and review of policy and procedure, the facility failed to coordinate one resident's (#4) care/medications with hospital physician to ensure medications were given according to physician instructions. The deficient practice resulted in significant harm to the resident. Findings included: Resident #4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and discharged on [DATE] with diagnoses that included epilepsy and traumatic brain injury (TBI). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880May 29, 2024

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and the facility policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure that soiled linens and laundry were not stored in public areas and were covered to prevent the spread of infection. The deficient practice could result in the spread of infection to residents. Findings include: On May 28, 2024 at approximately 8:01 a.m., a yellow round bin and one gray square bin full of soiled sheets and other laundry items were observed to be overflowing in the hallway on Hall 200 by the laundry room. There was also a smaller silver container full of dirty towels and the lid was not completely covering the bin. The hallway smelled of urine. On May 28, 2024 at approximately 8:05 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921May 29, 2024

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and the facility policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure that soiled linens and laundry were not stored in public areas and were covered to prevent odor and ensure a comfortable environment. The deficient practice could impact the residents' safe, sanitary, and homelike environment. Findings include: On May 28, 2024 at approximately 8:01 a.m., a yellow round bin and one gray square bin full of soiled sheets and other laundry items were observed to be overflowing in the hallway on Hall 200 by the laundry room. There was also a smaller silver container full of dirty towels and the lid was not completely covering the bin. The hallway smelled of urine. On May 28, 2024 at approximately 8:05 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Apr 24, 2024

  Based on observations, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure food items were labeled and dated, food items were not expired, temperature logs were maintained, equipment was sanitized, and food was served under sanitary conditions. The deficient practice could increase the risk of foodborne illness. Findings include: Regarding food labeling and dating: During the initial kitchen observation conducted on [DATE] at 7:17 a.m., two items wrapped in foil was found in the walk-in freezer which was unmarked/not labeled and not dated. Additionally, cereal dispenser for what appears to be Rice Krispies, Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, and Cheerios did not have an expiration date. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Apr 24, 2024

  Based on observation, staff interviews, and the facility policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure that dirty dishes were not left in a common areas where residents have access, and that common areas were cleaned and disinfected. The deficient practice could result in residents becoming ill or infected. Findings include: On April 21, 2024 at 8:27 a.m. brown liquid in a gray cup with a straw was observed on a mobile tray in the 200 hall just outside a resident's room and it was unattended. Also, a tray was observed in the Northeast dining room with toast, leftover cereal in a bowl that resembled heart shaped Cheerios, one bowl of leftover oatmeal and milk, leftover scrambled eggs on the plate, and orange liquid in a Styrofoam cup with a straw. […]