Emory Health and Rehab

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Emory Health and Rehab, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689May 10, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure an environment that was free of accident hazards for 2 of 14 residents (Resident #17 and Resident #184) reviewed for accidents hazards from hot coffee. The facility failed to ensure safety measures were in place after Resident #184 received a second-degree burn (burns that involve the epidermis and part of the lower layer of skin, the dermis. The burn site looks red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful) from hot coffee that required treatment. The facility failed to ensure safety measures were in place to prevent Resident #17 from obtaining an injury from hot coffee. An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation was identified on 05/09/23. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 10, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food safety in the facility's only kitchen. The facility failed to ensure: 1. Food items were labeled and dated. 2. Hair restraints worn. 3. The microwave was clean and free of food debris. 4. The toaster was clean and free of food debris. 5. Expired food item was discarded. 6. Refrigerator/Freezer log was kept up to date. 7. Personal drinks were kept out of facility refrigerator. These failures could place residents at risk for foodborne illness. Findings included: During an observation and interview on [DATE] at 8:00 a.m., [NAME] C was in the kitchen without wearing a hair restraint. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 10, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was prepared and served in a manner that prevented foodborne illness for 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed for food preparation and serving. The facility did not ensure hair restraints were worn appropriately by Dietary Cook C and Cook D while they prepared and served residents' food. This failure could place residents who ate food from the kitchen at risk of foodborne illness. Findings included: During an observation on 05/07/23 at 11:49 a.m., Cook C was not wearing a hair restraint appropriately while serving the lunch meal. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jul 10, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable homelike environment for 4 of 4 resident's (Resident #'s 4, 17, 25, and 34) reviewed for a homelike environment. The facility failed to ensure Resident #25's wall behind her bed was free from deep gouges into the sheetrock measuring 4 inch wide and 2 feet long. The facility failed to ensure Resident #17's and Resident #34's bed linens were changed. The facility failed to ensure Resident #34 had hot water available in the bathroom. The facility failed to ensure Resident #34 had a toilet seat that was free from peeling paint. The facility failed to ensure Resident #34's toilet was flushing properly. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Jul 10, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives the necessary services to maintain personal hygiene for 2 of 4 residents (Resident #'s 140 and 17) reviewed for ADLs. The facility failed to ensure Resident #140's face was free from facial hair. The facility failed to ensure Resident #17 received routine scheduled showers. These failures could place residents at risk for not receiving services/care and a decreased quality of life. 1) Record review of a face sheet dated 6/10/2024 indicated Resident #140 was a [AGE] year-old female who admitted on [DATE] with the diagnoses of profound intellectual disabilities (the inability to live alone, and care for themselves). […]