Dewitt Nursing Home

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Dewitt Nursing Home, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF838Sep 12, 2024

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the facility assessment included pertinent information to assure the necessary care and resources were allocated to meet the needs of the residents in 1 of 1 facility. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents of the facility. The total census was 32 residents. The findings are: 1. A review of the Comprehensive Facility Assessment, dated November 2017, was reviewed and did not contain the following required information: a. Documentation of staff involved with developing the assessment, which must include a member of the governing body, the medical director, the administrator, the director of nursing, and direct care staff. b. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF727Oct 5, 2023

  Based on record review and interivew, the facility failed to ensure a Registered Nurse (RN) worked at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week, each week. The findings are: On 10/4/23 review of the RN staffing timecards from March 2023 to June 2023 showed, no RN worked at the facility for 3/25/23, 3/26/23, 4/1/23, 4/9/23, 6/4/23, and on 6/11/23 a RN worked only 8:44 AM to 2:54 PM. During interview on 10/4/23 at 4:01 PM, the Director of Nurses (DON) confirmed the findings in A. 49071

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 5, 2023

  Based on observation, record review and interview, failed to ensure dented food cans were promptly removed/ discarded to prevent the growth of bacteria; 2 of 2 ice machines were maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to prevent potential contamination of residents' beverages for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; 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; dietary staff washed their hands between dirty and clean tasks and before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 30, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items; food items stored in the freezer and refrigerator were covered or sealed, an ice scoop holder was maintained in clean and sanitary condition to prevent contamination; and hot foods was maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above on the steam table while awaiting service to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. This failed practice had the potential to affect 31 residents who received meals according to the list provided by the Dietary Supervisor dated 6/28/22 at (total census: 31). The findings are: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 30, 2021

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure ice machine were maintained in a clean condition to prevent potential contamination of residents' food or beverages 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 dates, failed to ensure meat item stored in the refrigerator was covered or sealed to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen, and staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential for cross contamination. […]