Covington Post Acute

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Covington Post Acute, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 15, 2021

  Based on policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure food was stored and distributed in a manner to prevent the spread of infection when 3 of 14 staff members (Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1, Dietary Aide #1, and #2) failed to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and perform proper hand hygiene when delivering meal trays, and failed to perform hand hygiene in the Kitchen and Dining Room. This had the potential to affect the 64 of the 71 residents residing in the facility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Mar 25, 2026

  Based on facility policy review, medical record review, the facility's shower schedule review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance was provided related to showering and personal hygiene care for 3 of 4 (Resident #2, #8 and #67) sampled residents reviewed for ADLs. The findings include: 1. Review of the facility's policy titled, Activities of Daily Living.,dated 3/2018, revealed .Residents will be provided with care, treatment and services as appropriate to maintain or improve their ability to carry out activities of daily living.Residents who are unable to carryout activities of daily living independently will receive the services necessary to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene.hygiene [bathing,… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Nov 7, 2024

  Based on policy review, observation, kitchen sanitation logs, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure food was stored, prepared, and served under sanitary conditions when opened, undated, and expired food items were found, the 3 compartment sink sanitation system was not working properly, kitchen sanitation logs were incomplete, and carbon build up was observed on cookware. The facility had a census of 76, and 76 of those residents received a meal tray from the kitchen. The findings include: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Nov 7, 2024

  Based on policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for 17 of 47 (Rooms 110, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 308, 312, 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 408, 409, and 411) resident shared bathrooms observed and for 1 of 1 (400 hall) ice machines observed. The findings include: 1. Review of the facility policy titled, Interim Life Safety Measures, dated 1/28/2024, revealed .To provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff .The implementation of Interim Life Safety Measures shall be determined by Administration, QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) Committee, and all staff continuously monitoring and reporting any real or potential Life Safety Code deficiencies. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF657Jul 15, 2021

  Based on policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the mandatory personnel attended the interdisciplinary care plan meetings for 17 of 18 sampled residents (Resident #2, #4, #8, #14, #19, #21, #32, #38, #43, #44, #49, #53, #54, #57, #62, #164, and #167) reviewed for care plan meetings. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Care Planning-Resident Participation, dated 10/2020 revealed .This facility supports the resident's right to be informed of, and participate in, his or her care planning and treatment (implementation of care) .will notify resident and /or resident representative, in advance, of the care to be furnished and the type of caregiver or professional that will furnish care, as well as changes to the plan of care… […]