Powdersville Post-Acute

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Powdersville Post-Acute, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 6, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure foods that are stored in the freezer, coolers, and dry food storage were appropriately sealed, labeled, and discarded in 1 of 1 kitchen. In addition, the facility failed to ensure staff served food/drinks under sanitary conditions for 1 of 16 residents observed during dining observation.Findings include:Review of the facility policy titled Labeling and Dating, revealed, Importance of Labeling and Dating: Proper labeling and dating ensures that all foods are stored, rotated, and utilized in a First In First Out (FIFO) manner. This will minimize waste and ensure that items that are passed their due date are discarded. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF800Jul 26, 2024

  Based on review of facility policy, observation, and interview, the facility failed to hold cold foods at a safe temperature in 1 of 1 kitchen. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Food: Quality and Palatability with a revised date of 02/2023, documented, Food will be palatable, attractive and served at a safe and appetizing temperature. Review of the facility policy titled, Food: Preparation with a revised date of 02/2023, documented, All foods are prepared in accordance with the FDA Code. 13. All foods will be held at appropriate temperatures . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 26, 2024

  Based on review of facility policy, observation, and interview, the facility failed to properly store food in 1 of 1 main kitchen. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Food Storage: Cold Foods with a revised date of 2/2023, documented, All Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods, frozen and refrigerated, will be appropriately stored in accordance with guidelines of the FDA Food Code . 5. All foods will be stored wrapped or in covered containers, labeled and dated . Review of the facility policy titled, Food Storage: Dry Goods with a revised date of 2/2023, documented,All dry goods will be appropriately stored in accordance with the FDA Food Code . 5. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Mar 23, 2022

  Based on observations, interviews, policy review, and review of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, the facility failed to ensure staff wore required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) due to the facility being in an outbreak status. Specifically, four of four residents Residents (R) 149, R150, R255, and R256 were under quarantine as new admissions, and facility staff failed to wear the required PPE to include: N95 mask, eye protection, gowns, and gloves prior to entering the rooms of residents on transmission based precautions (TBP). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Jul 26, 2024

  Based on review of facility policy, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure expired medications and biologicals were removed and discarded from storage in 1 of 1 medication room and 2 of 3 treatment carts. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Storage of Medications revised on November 2020, states, The facility stores all drugs and biologicals in a safe, secure, and orderly manner . Discontinued, outdated, or deteriorated drugs or biologicals are returned to the dispensing pharmacy or destroyed. During an observation on 07/24/24 at 03:35 PM, of Medication room [ROOM NUMBER], revealed the following: Medline Suture Removal Tray (6 of 6) Ref DYND70900 LOT # 22BBA923 Expires 2024-05-31. […]