Parkside Health and Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Parkside Health and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF626Oct 13, 2021

  Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to permit a long-term care resident (Resident #5) readmission to the facility following a Baker Act transfer. Resident #5 was one of three residents reviewed for transfer/discharge. The findings include: A review of Resident #5's medical record revealed a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. He was then discharged and readmitted on [DATE] due to a change in health status. Resident #5 had a primary diagnosis [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . He was also diagnosed with [CONDITION(S)] and [CONDITION(S)] disorders. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 24, 2024

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to serve beverages in accordance with professional standards for food service safety, by failing to clean the ice and juice machines in the kitchen. Failure to maintain the cleanliness of the ice and juice machines could result in potential health risks to any resident receiving ice or beverages from the facility's kitchen. The findings include: On 10/21/24 at 11:10 AM during the initial tour of the kitchen, the ice machine was observed with a pink slimy substance resembling pink biological growth along the entire bottom edge of the ice dispenser chute. When wiped with a clean napkin, the substance described above transferred onto the napkin. (Photographic evidence obtained). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 29, 2021

  Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to store dishware, covered or inverted, in a location where it was not exposed to splash, dust and other contamination. This deficient practice potentially affected all residents in the facility who took their meals from the facility's kitchen. The findings include: During a kitchen visit on 04/28/21 at 11:31 AM, the plate dispenser was observed next to the stove and partially under the vent hood. The plates were stored face-up and were not covered in a manner to prevent food, grease splatters, or dust and debris from landing on the face or lip of the plates. A second kitchen visit and interview with Employee C, Dietary Cook was conducted on 04/29/21 at 09:45 AM. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF657Oct 24, 2024

  Based on record review, interview, and a review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to revise the resident's code status in the care plan for one (Resident #68) of a total survey sample of 36 residents. Failure to update the resident's care plan for code status could result in staff confusion and the resident's wishes not being followed. The findings include: A review of Resident #68's medical record revealed an admitted [DATE] and diagnoses including sepsis, partial intestinal obstruction, anemia, dementia-mild with mood disturbance, unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction, major depressive disorder, schizoaffective disorder-depressive type, generalized anxiety disorder, and chronic kidney disease. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF677Dec 15, 2022

  Based on observations, staff and resident interviews, medical record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), specifically nail care, for one dependant resident (#73) in a sample of 30 residents. The findings include: On 12/12/22 at 12:40 PM, Resident #73 was observed lying in bed, awake. His right hand was out of his bed covers and all fingernails were observed to be elongated with brown debris under each nail. The resident was asked if he could show his left hand. He pulled his covers back and picked up his left hand with his right hand to show his left hand. The nails were also elongated with brown debris under each nail. On 12/13/22 at 10:27 AM, Resident #73 was observed lying in bed, awake. […]