Progressive Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Progressive Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Jan 6, 2022

  Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to implement interventions and provide appropriate treatments to prevent the development of pressure injuries for two (#38 and #14) of six residents reviewed for pressure injuries out of 24 sample residents. Resident #38, was admitted on [DATE] for a long term care due to [CONDITION(S)] and continuous care needs. The resident was admitted to the facility with no open areas to her sacrum as documented on initial skin assessment on 12/9/21. On 12/15/21 (six days later) resident developed stage 3 pressure injury to her sacrum. Upon admission, the facility identified Resident #38 was at risk for developing pressure injuries, however no interventions were put in place to prevent the development of pressure injury. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jan 6, 2022

  Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure two (#39 and #14) of five residents reviewed for accidents out of 24 sample residents remained as free from accident hazards as possible. Resident #39 sustained three falls in the facility over a two-month period. The facility identified the resident's numerous fall risks (stroke affecting left non-dominant side, weakness with paralysis on the left side and history of falls) but failed to develop, communicate and implement effective interventions based on thorough investigations after each fall, in order to minimize her risks and keep her safe from injury. The resident's care plan was not updated with new interventions and resident's needs after the fall on 10/24/21, 12/3/21, and 12/21/21. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 20, 2023

  Based on observations, record reviews, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure food was prepared, stored, and served under safe and sanitary conditions to prevent the potential contamination of food and the spread of foodborne illness in one of one kitchen. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure food holding temperatures were at appropriate levels to prevent the growth of foodborne pathogens. Findings include: I. Professional reference According to The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)The Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations, 1/1/19, retrieved on 4/26/23 from: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18-uo0wlxj9xvOoT6Ai4x6ZMYIiuu2v1G/view, Food shall have an initial temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit (F) or less when removed from… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Nov 7, 2024

  Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection in two of three units. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Ensure resident rooms were cleaned in a sanitary manner; -Ensure manufacturer recommended surface contact times were followed for effective disinfection; and, -Ensure glucometers were cleaned in a sanitary manner. Findings include: I. Failure to clean and sanitize resident rooms appropriately A. Professional reference Centers for Disease Control (CDC). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Apr 20, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure three (#37, #32 and #2) of five residents reviewed out of 29 sample residents for assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) received appropriate treatment and services to maintain or improve his or her abilities. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Ensure Resident #37 was provided with timely incontinence care; and, -Provide Resident #32 bathing was in accordance with their plan of care; and -Provide Resident #2 received assistance with oral care. Findings include: I. Facility policy and procedure The Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Care of Residents policy and procedure, revised March 2018, was provided by the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 4/20/23 at 6:22 p.m. […]