Parkside Manor

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Mar 23, 2022

  Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to ensure one resident (Resident #1) remained free from sexual abuse when Dishwasher A came into the resident's room and kissed him/her and touched him/her inappropriately. The facility census was 62. The administrator was notified on 3/23/22 at 2:02 P.M. of an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) which began on 2/5/22. The IJ was removed on 2/10/22 as confirmed by surveyor on-site verification. 1. Review of the facility's policy, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Mistreatment and Misappropriation of Resident Property, dated July 2020, showed the facility is committed to protecting residents from abuse by anyone including, but not limited to, facility staff, other residents, consultants, volunteers, and staff from other agencies providing services… […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jan 25, 2024

  Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to provide a proper mechanical lift transfer for one resident (Resident #1) in a manner to prevent accidents when staff failed to remove his/her arm from under him/her and the resident sustained an injury to his/her arm. The facility census was 72. 1. Review of the Electric Portable Patient Lift owner's operator and maintenance manual, undated, showed the guide recommends operators of the mechanical lift use two staff to perform the transfer. The use of one assistant is based on the evaluation of the health of the resident by the health care professional for each individual case. Review of the facility's Hydraulic Lift policy, undated, showed the policy is to enable one individual to lift and move a resident safely. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Sep 19, 2024

  Class II Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to provide a barrier for the glucometer (a device for monitoring blood sugars) supplies and failed to appropriately sanitize a multiple use glucometer between use for four residents (Resident #1, #2, #3, and #4) out of four sampled residents. The facility census was 67. 1. Review of the facility's policy titled, Blood Glucometer Disinfecting, dated 03/2015, showed the purpose is to prevent the spread of infection. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 23, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review Facility staff failed to maintain the pantry ceiling by not keeping the attic access and vent closed which has the potential to allow dirt and debris to come into contact with food items. Facility staff failed to provide a thermometer in the refrigerator on the secured unit to ensure temperatures did not enter the danger zone, failed to protect, label, and date stored food to prevent cross contamination and outdated use. Staff failed to maintain refrigerators and freezers in a clean sanitary manner to prevent the potential for cross-contamination. These failures had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 74. 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 28, 2022

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility staff failed to store food in a manner to protect from potential contamination and out-dated use. Facility staff failed to appropriately sanitize mechanically washed dishes to prevent cross-contamination. Facility staff also failed to allow dishes to air dry prior to stacking in storage. The facility census was 64. 1. Review of the facility's Receiving and Storage of Food policy, dated April 2006, showed: -The dietary manager is responsible for receiving and storing food and nonfood items; -All perishable items are stored in either refrigerators or freezers; -Keep all foods in clean, undamaged wrappers or packages; -Reseal open boxes effectively. […]