Kindred Hospital East Greensboro

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Kindred Hospital East Greensboro, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Dec 19, 2025

  Based on observations, record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to implement infection control policy and procedures when Nurse #3 failed to perform wound cleansing and treatments for several wounds separately and failed to remove gloves and perform hand hygiene between cleansing each wound and providing the treatment for each wound. Nurse #3 also touched a new wound observed on the resident's right leg wearing a soiled glove (Resident #14). In addition, Nurse #2 failed to wear a gown when entering the room for a resident on contact precautions (Resident #13). The deficient practice occurred for 2 of 2 staff members observed for infection control practices (Nurse #3 and Nurse #2).The findings included: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF602Sep 18, 2024

  Based on record reviews, Pharmacy Nurse Consultant and staff interviews, the facility failed to protect the residents' right to be free from misappropriation of narcotic medications (Hydrocodone and Oxycodone) prescribed to treat pain and an antianxiety medication (Lorazepam) prescribed to treat anxiety. This affected 6 of 6 residents reviewed for misappropriation of resident property (Residents #5, #17, #223, #224, #225 and #226). The findings included: A. Resident #5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of spinal stenosis and chronic pain. A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident #5 was cognitively intact. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF609Sep 18, 2024

  Based on record reviews and staff interview, the facility failed to submit an initial report to the state regulatory agency within 24 hours of a discovery of misappropriation of resident property. This was for 6 of 6 residents (Residents #5, #17. #223, #224, #225 and #226) reviewed. The findings included: A review of the facility's Reporting Reasonable Suspicion of Crime policy, last revised 10/2022, revealed the facility would report a 24-hour investigation for a reasonable suspicion of crime no later than 24 hours if the alleged violation does not result in serious bodily injury. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Sep 18, 2024

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews with the Registered Dietitian (RD) and staff, the facility failed to remove expired foods from refrigerated storage, store dented canned goods separate from foods available for use, store potentially hazardous foods in sealed containers with a label that recorded the date of storage and the use by date. This failure had the potential to affect food served to 7 of 21 residents. The findings included: 1a. An observation on [DATE] at 11:17 AM of the walk-in refrigerator occurred with the Kitchen Supervisor and revealed a sign posted on the exterior that recorded Food Storage Chart - Refrigerated Foods, Label when product is opened, the time listed is added to today's date. Deli Meats, + (plus) 3 days. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF947Sep 18, 2024

  Based on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to include dementia management training and care for cognitively impaired residents as part of the required annual training for 3 of 6 nurse aide (NA)s reviewed for annual staff training (NA #4, NA #5 and NA #6). The findings included: 1a. NA #4 was hired on 9/14/20. Review of nursing assignment records revealed NA #4 worked the 7PM to 7AM shift on August 5, 6, 15, 22, and 29, 2024 and September 16, and 17, 2024. Attempts to interview NA #4 were unsuccessful. 1b. NA #5 was hired on 8/23/10. Review of nursing assignment records revealed NA #5 worked the 7PM to 7AM shift on August 10, 13, 19, and 23, 2024 and September 18, 2024. Attempts to interview NA #5 were unsuccessful. 1c. NA #6 was hired on 2/11/08. […]