Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF641Aug 9, 2024

  Based on record reviews and interviews during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that each resident received an accurate assessment reflective of the resident's status at the time of the assessment including the correct coding for anticoagulants for 7 (Residents #s #12, 25, 52, 53, 57, 62, and 72) of 24 residents reviewed. Specifically, for (a.) Resident #s 12, 25, 52, 53, 57, and 62 antiplatelet medications were coded as anticoagulants in the Minimum Data Set (an assessment tool). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF656May 17, 2022

  Based on observation, record review and interviews during the recertification survey, the facility did not develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with the resident rights that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the comprehensive assessment for 7 (Resident #'s 5, 6, 7, 17, 18, 30, and #49) of 23 residents reviewed for comprehensive care plans (CCPs). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656Aug 9, 2024

  Based on record review and interviews during a recertification survey, the facility did not ensure it developed and implemented a comprehensive person-centered care plan that included measurable objectives and timeframe to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for 1 (Resident # 57) of 24 residents reviewed for comprehensive person-centered care plans. Specifically, Resident #57 was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and prescribed an antibiotic. There was no documented evidence that a care plan was written that addressed the change in condition. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF657Aug 9, 2024

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during a recertification survey, the facility did not ensure Comprehensive Care Plans were reviewed after each assessment and revised based on changing goals, preferences, and needs of the resident and in response to current interventions for 2 (Resident #'s 27, and 180) of 24 residents reviewed. Specifically, (a.) for Resident #27, Comprehensive Care Plan for medications was not reviewed and revised for a resident who required Guaifenesin cough medication, daily Aspirin for blood thinning, and Cepacol lozenge as needed for sore throat. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684Aug 9, 2024

  Based on observations, record review and interviews during a Recertification Survey, the facility did not provide needed care and services that were resident centered and in accordance with professional standards of practice to meet each resident's physical, mental, and psychosocial needs for 1 (Resident #11) of 24 residents reviewed. Specifically, the facility did not identify, document, investigate or monitored bruises to Resident #11's bilateral upper extremities. Resident #11 was prescribed an anticoagulant (blood thinning) medication and was at risk for bruising. […]