Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital- D/P SNF

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital- D/P SNF, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812May 28, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was stored under sanitary conditions by storing four one-gallon (liquid measurement) cartons of heavy cream in one of two walk-in refrigerators (Refrigerator 1) beyond the manufacturer's use-by date (the final date recommended by the maker for a consumer to use a product while it remains at peak quality, flavor, and texture) and as indicated in the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Food Supply and Storage Procedures.This deficient practice had the potential to result in foodborne illnesses (refers to illness caused by the ingestion of contaminated food or beverages) to the residents consuming the food prepared with heavy cream. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF656May 15, 2024

  Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to develop an individualized care plan (CP) and implement the CP to address the physical and psychosocial needs of four of four sampled residents (Residents 76, 16, 74, & 77) by failing to: A. Develop and implement a CP with interventions that addressed Resident 76's scrotal edema (swelling of the sac-like male reproductive structure). B. Develop and implement a CP with interventions that addressed Resident 16's alteration in nutrition. C. Develop and implement a CP with interventions that addressed Resident 74's uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM, metabolic disease involving inappropriately high blood sugar levels). D. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684May 15, 2024

  Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to accurately assess the fluid volume balance (balance between the amount of fluid entering and leaving the body) for one of one sampled resident (Resident 76), who had fluid restrictions ordered by the physician. The facility failed to accurately monitor and document Resident 76's intake and output (I&O, the amount of fluids that enter and leave the body) and the daily weight in accordance with the facility's policy and procedures (P&Ps). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF692May 15, 2024

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to consistently monitor a resident's weight and implement Calorie Count (monitoring and documenting resident consumption of meals for the purpose of estimating the total calories consumed) in accordance with the facility's policy and procedures (P&P) for one of one sampled resident (Resident 16). These failures had the potential to result in unmet nutritional needs due to a delay in the necessary interventions, which could lead to a physical decline to Resident 16. (Cross Reference with F656) Findings: During a review of Resident 16's Admission Record (AR), the AR indicated the facility admitted Resident 16 on 4/17/2024 with acute (sudden) kidney failure as the reason for visit. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF698May 15, 2024

  The facility failed to ensure one of two residents (Resident 175) received dialysis (a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys stop working properly) care consistent with facility policies by failing to assess Resident 175's atrioventricular shunt (AV shunt-a surgically created connection between vein and artery that allows direct access to the bloodstream for dialysis) every shift and take daily weights. This failure had the potential to cause a delay in care for Resident 175 and decline in overall health. Findings: During a review of Resident 175's Admission Record (AR), the AR indicated Resident 175 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. […]