Galeon

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Nov 16, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure staff were using proper personal protective equipment (PPE) according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Further, the facility failed to prevent Covid positive staff from providing care to 2 of 11 residents (R2 and R15) not on precautions or covid positive and failed to update policies annually for COVID-19 and infection control practices. Findings include: The CDC Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personal During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic, dated May 8, 2023, identified when using a NIOSH approved respirator or facemask is indicated for personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g., NIOSH Approved particulate respirators with N95 filters or… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Sep 16, 2021

  Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to conduct ongoing surveillance for the infection control program to ensure tracking and trending of [CONDITION(S)] infections and illnesses in the facility. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 30 residents currently residing in the facility. Findings include: A line list for infection surveillance was requested from 6/1/21, through 8/31/21. Additionally, a line listing was requested for the current month of 9/21. The line list provided consisted of two separate forms. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF908Sep 16, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to maintain the resident snack refrigerator in a safe operating condition. This had the potential to affect all 29 residents who consumed food from the refrigerator. Findings include: On 9/13/2021, at 1:00 p.m. an initial tour of the kitchen and dining room was completed. The resident snack refrigerator's temperature indicated a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit (F). On 9/16/2021, at 10:37 a.m. cook (C)-A stated the resident snack refrigerator should have been kept at 35 F. Further, when the refrigerator was above 41 F maintenance were to be notified and it was expected the refrigerator temperature would be re-checked the next day. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF580Feb 20, 2025

  Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to provide timely notification for change in condition to the physician for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for change in condition, when R1 had a weight gain of 13 pounds in her first nine days at the facility, resulting in postpoing her scheduled surgery. Findings include: R1's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], indicated R1 had diagnoses of right humerus (arm bone from shoulder to elbow) fracture and coronary artery disease. A progress note, on 1/21/25 at 8:24 p.m., indicated R1 was admitted to the facility from the hospital following a fall on 1/18/25, at home causing a proximal humerus fracture. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF609Oct 30, 2024

  Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse as required for 1 of 2 residents (R82) reviewed for abuse. Findings Include: R82's entry Minimum Data Set (MDS) included an entry date of 10/18/24. R82's Order Summary Report dated 10/30/24, included an order for Hospice. On 10/25/24, a report was filed with the State Agency which reported abuse was witnessed during a hospice aide visit on 10/25/24. The report indicated nursing assistant (NA)-B, a hospice nursing assistant, reported the abuse to registered nurse (RN)-A. During interview on 10/29/24 at 5:29 p.m., RN-A confirmed NA-B reported witnessing rough cares provided to R82. RN-A confirmed she had not completed a body assessment after receiving the report. […]