Randolph County Nursing Home

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Randolph County Nursing Home, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 11, 2024

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in the freezer, refrigerator and dry storage area were covered, sealed and dated to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; expired dessert with dairy products and food items were promptly removed / discarded on or before the expiration or use by date to prevent the growth of bacteria; dietary staff washed their hands between dirty and clean tasks and before handling clean equipment or contamination and hot food items were maintained at above 135 degrees Fahrenheit on the steam table while awaiting service to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 13, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure that staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent the potential for cross contamination, expired food items and spoiled foods were promptly removed and discarded on or before the expiration or use by dates and failed to ensure leftover food items were used by the use-by date to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meal trays from 1 of 1 kitchen; failed to ensure opened food items in a rubber container were covered to maintain freshness and prevent potential cross contamination. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 11, 2021

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential for cross contamination, expired food items were promptly discarded to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meal trays from 1 of 1 kitchen. These failed practices had the potential to affect 110 residents who received meals from the kitchen (total census: 110) according to a list provided by the Dietary Supervisor on [DATE]. The findings are: 1. On [DATE] at 3:41 P.M., Dietary Employee #1 took a pan of salad into the walk-in refrigerator, as he walked out of the refrigerator, he removed his gloves and threw them away. Without washing his hands, he picked up gloves from the glove box and placed on his hands. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Apr 3, 2025

  Based on observation, record review, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure expired food items and leftovers food items were promptly removed/discarded on or before the expiration or use by date and dietary staff washed their hands between dirty and clean tasks and before handling clean equipment for 1 of 1 meal observed. The findings are: 1. On [DATE] at 5:52 PM, in the storage room, there was a box that contained four (4) cups of sweet corn with an expiration date of [DATE]. Another box of sweet corn had an expiration date of [DATE]. The Dietary Manager/Registered Dietician stated she checked all stock, and she must have missed those two cartons. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF583Jan 11, 2024

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure 19 residents ' personal information was kept confidential. The findings are: On 01/08/24 at 12:11 PM, the Surveyor observed a news and notice board outside of the Director of Nurses (DON) office and a 2nd one outside of the main dining room that showed 2 lists of Resident's with a scheduled Care Plan meeting dated January 10, 2024, and January 17, 2024, at 11 AM. The notices state, There will be a care plan meeting for the following residents .in the activity room . On 01/09/24 at 11:17 AM, the Surveyor observed 2 separate news and notice boards that showed 2 lists of Resident's with a scheduled Care Plan meeting dated January 10, 2024, and January 17, 2024, at 11 AM. […]