Katherine's Place at Wedington

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Katherine's Place at Wedington, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 16, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure dietary staff washed their hands and changed their gloves before handling food items to prevent the potential for cross contamination for the residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen, the failed practice had the potential to affect 103 residents who received meals from the Kitchen (Total Census: 104). The findings are: 1. On 05/14/2024 at 04:50 PM, the following meat items stored on a shelf in the freezer were not covered or sealed: a. Box of steak finger patties. b. A box of pork rib patties. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 18, 2023

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure food items stored in the refrigerator were dated, kitchen appliances (deep fryer shelf below the deep fryer) were clean and free of stains and spills; and staff washed their hands between dirty and clean tasks and before handling clean dishes or food items to prevent potential for cross contamination. These failed practices had the potential to affect all 94 residents who received meals from the kitchen (total census: 94), as documented on a list provided by the Dietary Supervisor on 05/16/23.The findings are: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 7, 2022

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure food items stored in the storage area and the freezer were sealed or covered; expired food items were promptly removed or discarded; leftover food items were promptly used or discarded; and kitchen equipment and ice scoop holders were maintained in clean condition to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meal trays from 1 of 1 kitchen. These failed practices had the potential to affect 86 residents who received meals from the kitchen (Total Census:87), as documented on a list provided by the Dietary Supervisor on [DATE]. The findings are: 1. On [DATE] at 11:08 a.m., the following observations were made in the kitchen area: a. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550May 16, 2024

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received assistance with dining in a manner that preserved dignity for 1 (Resident #15) sampled resident. Findings include: Review of a modification of Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 04/25/2024 revealed Resident #15 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status score of 02 (0-7 indicates severe cognitive impairment). Review of Medical Diagnoses revealed Resident #15 had diagnoses of unspecified dementia, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety. During an observation on 05/13/2024 at 12:25 PM, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1 was providing feeding assistance for Resident #15. CNA #1 was standing while attempting to feed a spoonful of food. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF656May 16, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to initiate care areas and interventions on the resident care plan for oxygen usage and physician's orders for high risk medications for 3 (Resident #13, Resident #15, and Resident #99) of 3 sampled residents reviewed for care plans and interventions. Findings include: 1. A review of an Order Summary indicated the facility admitted Resident #13 with diagnoses that included atherosclerotic heart disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. A. A review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 04/23/2024 revealed Resident #13 had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. […]