Presbyterian Intercomm Hosp Dp/Snf

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Presbyterian Intercomm Hosp Dp/Snf, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Aug 13, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to monitor the medication room temperature to keep between 59-86 degrees Fahrenheit ( F) for all drugs and biologicals stored in the medication room such as, an intravenous (IV -fluids given directly into the blood stream), medications Xalatan (eye medication), diltiazem (a prescribed medication that slows down a fast heart rate), amoxicillin (a prescribed antibiotic) were stored. store in the medication room in accordance with the facility's policy and procedure titled Temperature Monitoring and Medication Storage Conditions. This deficient practice had the potential for intravenous fluids and medications which could affect the integrity and the effectiveness of the medications and intravenous solutions. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 13, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to store food in a sanitary manner to prevent foodborne illness in accordance with the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) for Purchasing, Receiving and Storing Food and Supplies. The facility failed to ensure: A carton of Lactaid (real, farm-fresh cow's milk that has been treated to breakdown lactose (a natural sugar found in dairy products)) was not discarded on or before the expiration date in the kitchen's Dairy Walk-in Refrigerator. Resident's snacks were disposed by the disposal date labeled. This failure had the potential to result in residents developing a foodborne illness such as food poisoning with symptoms including upset stomach, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Jul 18, 2025

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to promote dignity and respect when a care view camera (a specialized camera designed for patient monitoring in healthcare setting that allows healthcare professionals to remotely observe residents and intervene if necessary, typically for safety purposes like fall prevention) was placed in the resident's room for four (4) of eight (8) sampled residents (Residents 33, 49, 60 and 64). This failure resulted in Resident 33, 49, 60 and 64 experiencing feelings of discomfort and not having any personal privacy.1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF609Jul 14, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse to the Department of Health Services (DHS a government agency that promotes and protects the health of all people and their communities) and the state agencies within the two-hour time frame as indicated in the facility's policy and procedure for one of two sampled residents (Resident 69). The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 2 did not report to the Director of Nursing (DON) when Resident 69 reported to LVN 2 that a staff member (unknown) yelled and was mean to Resident 69. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jul 14, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe and sanitary conditions were maintained in the kitchen. During initial tour of the kitchen, an opened container of salad was observed unlabeled with the name of the food item and dated of when the food was prepared or to be discarded. This failure had the potential for improper food storage, which could lead to foodborne illnesses (illness caused by food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins). Findings: During an initial tour of the kitchen, on [DATE] at 5:55 PM, with the Supervisor Food Services (SFS) an opened container of salad, wrapped in clear plastic wrap, was observed in the facility ' s cold production refrigerator. […]