Harborview Sarasota

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Actual harm, isolatedF600May 8, 2025

  Based on review of the clinical record, review of policy and procedures and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to protect vulnerable residents' rights to be free from abuse by failing to ensure residents were protected from mental and verbal abuse for 4 (Residents #699, # 700, #800 and #850) of 4 residents reviewed for allegations of abuse. The findings included: The facility policy Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation implemented 3/1/22 (revised 3/1/23) documented, It is the policy of this facility to provide protection for the health, welfare and rights of each resident by developing and implementing written policies and procedures that prohibit and prevent abuse, neglect, exploitation and misappropriation of resident property. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Apr 2, 2026

  Based on observation, review of facility policy, resident and staff interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide the necessary assistance as outlined in the resident's care plan and according to residents' preferences for 4 (Residents #1, # 2, #55 and #90) of 7 residents reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL's).The findings included:The facility policy Activities of Daily Living implemented 3/1/22 (revised 3/1/25) specified, The facility will, based on a residence comprehensive assessment and consistent with the resident's needs and choices, ensure a residence abilities in ADL's do not deteriorate unless deterioration is unavoidable. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF726Apr 2, 2026

  Based on interview, record review and facility policy the facility failed to ensure that 5 (Licensed Practical Nurses Staff H, Staff N, Staff O, Staff P, and Staff Q) of 5 Licensed Practical Nurses reviewed had appropriate skill sets, and certifications to administer intravenous antibiotic therapy (IV) for 2 (Residents #73 and #66) of 3 residents reviewed for IV Therapy.The findings included:Review of facility policy Intravenous Therapy date implemented 3/1/22, date reviewed/revised 3/1/25 documented: The facility will adhere to accepted standards of practice regarding infusion practices in accordance with state regulations. Definitions: Intravenous (IV) Therapy is the administration of parenteral fluids or medications through an IV catheter to treat a condition. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF760Apr 2, 2026

  Based on record review, review of facility's policy and procedure and staff interviews, the facility failed to have documentation that 2 (Residents #73 and #66) of 3 residents reviewed, received intravenous antibiotics as ordered. Missed dosages of antibiotics could jeopardize the residents' health and safety. The findings included:A review of the Facility's Policy Medication Administration with a date implemented of 3/1/22, documented, Medications are administered by licensed nurses or other staff who are legally authorized to do so in this state, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with professional standards of practice . 12b. Administer within 60 minutes prior to or after scheduled time unless otherwise ordered by physician. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF883Apr 2, 2026

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to offer and/or administer the flu and/or pneumonia vaccine for 5 (Residents #8, #2, #92, #49, and #66 ) of 5 residents reviewed for vaccinations. The findings included:Review of the facility's policy and procedure titled Infection Prevention and Control Program, with a revision date of 2/1/25 indicated: 7. Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunization a. Residents will be offered the influenza vaccine each year between October 1 and March 31, unless contraindicated or received the vaccine elsewhere. B. […]