Clinton County Care and Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Clinton County Care and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Dec 22, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and a review of the facility policy Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Screening of Visitors and review of the facility policy and manufactures recommendations for sanitization of blood glucose monitors, it was determined the facility failed to have an effective infection control system to prevent the spread of infection by not consistently and adequately screening visitors at one (1) of one (1) designated visitor entrance to the facility and failing to sanitize blood glucose monitors in accordance with manufactures recommendations for three (3) of twenty-three (23) sampled residents. The findings include: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF583Dec 22, 2021

  Based on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure resident privacy during care and treatment for [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . The facility failed to provide visual privacy for Resident #32 during wound care and a skin assessment on 12/21/2021. Residents #22, #38, and #96 were not provided privacy during blood glucose monitoring and insulin injections on 12/20/2021. The findings include: A review of the facility policy for privacy titled Resident Rights with a revised date of 08/16/2018, revealed all residents had the right to be treated with respect and dignity and the rights would be promoted by the facility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF812May 8, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food in a sanitary manner and in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This failure had the potential to affect all residents of the facility who consumed food prepared in the kitchen. The findings include: Review of the facility's [NAME] Report, last updated [DATE], revealed 45 of 47 residents received their food from the kitchen. 1. Review of the facility's Chemicals policy, revised ,d+[DATE], revealed the purpose of the policy was to ensure all chemicals would be properly stored. Per the policy, all chemicals would be in a separate/secured area. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Dec 22, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure one (1) of twenty-three (23) sampled residents (Resident #34) was treated with respect and dignity. Observation on 12/20/2021 revealed Resident #34's catheter bag was not covered or blocked from view. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Resident Rights dated 08/16/2018 revealed all residents have the right to be treated with respect and dignity. These rights would be promoted and protected by the facility. All residents would be treated in a manner and in an environment that promoted maintenance or enhancement of qualify of life. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF636Dec 22, 2021

  Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to conduct an admission comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment within the required timeframe for one (1) of twenty-three (23) sampled residents (Resident #95). A review of Resident #95's medical record revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE]; however, an admission MDS assessment for Resident #95 was not completed within fourteen (14) days of admission as required. Further, the admission MDS assessment was not completed as of 12/22/2021. […]