Rennes Health and Rehab Center-East

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Rennes Health and Rehab Center-East, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Aug 25, 2021

  Based on record review, observations and interviews, the facility did not ensure staff wore appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for 3 Residents (R) (R191, R190 and R8) of 3 residents on quarantine precautions. This had the potential to affect all 87 residents in the facility. Further, the facility did not ensure staff performed proper hand hygiene for 1 Resident (R11) of 3 residents observed during provision of cares. Additionally, the facility did not ensure staff implemented infection control practices during dining for 1 Resident (R334) of 8 residents in dining area. Staff did not utilize appropriate PPE, specifically respirator, when entering the room of R191, who was on Quarantine precautions. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Nov 1, 2023

  Based on observation, staff interview, and record review, the facility did not maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe and sanitary environment to prevent the transmission of communicable disease and infection for 4 Residents (R) (R31,R48, R2 and R5) of 5 residents observed during the provision of care. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-D did not perform hand hygiene prior to exiting R31's room, obtaining equipment, and returning to R31's room. In addition, CNA-D did not wear an N95 mask while in R31's room. R31 was on droplet precautions for COVID-19. CNA-E touched CNA-E's surgical mask and did not perform hand hygiene prior to assisting R48 and R2 with dining. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Oct 26, 2022

  Based on observation, Resident (R) interview, staff interviews, and record review the facility did not ensure medications were accurately labeled, stored in locked locations, and stored at required temperatures for 4 (R26, R19, R32, R52) of 13 residents reviewed for medication storage and labeling. R26 had [MEDICATION(S)] ([MEDICATION(S)]-levidopa) cartridges stored in an unlocked refrigerator in R26's room. Additionally, this refrigerator had dates where the temperature of the refrigerator was out of range for medication storage. The facility did not ensure R19's [MEDICATION(S)] (anti-depressant medication) was consumed or stored properly; A tablet, confirmed to be R19's [MEDICATION(S)], was found on the floor of unit hallway. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF657Mar 24, 2026

  Based on staff and resident representative interview and record review, the facility did not ensure a plan of care was revised for 1 resident (R) (R8) of 4 sampled residents. R8's diet was changed and included instructions for comfort foods with supervision. R8's care plan and Kardex (an abbreviated care plan used by nursing staff) were not revised to reflect the changes.Findings include:The facility's Hospice Skilled Nursing Agreement policy, dated 6/15/24, indicates: In accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, the nursing home shall prepare and/or revise the nursing home plan of care to be consistent with the Hospice plan of care for each new Hospice resident in the nursing home and agree to coordinate with Hospice the care and services provided to Hospice… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF755Dec 11, 2024

  Based on observation, staff interview, and record review, the facility did not provide pharmaceutical services to ensure the safe administration of drugs and biologicals for 3 residents (R) (R12, R45, and R21) of 14 sampled residents. On 12/10/24, staff administered R12's Spiriva inhaler (an inhaled medication used to treat breathing disorders). Following administration of the inhaler, R12 was not encouraged to rinse and spit per the physician's order. On 12/10/24, R45's Advair Diskus inhaler (an inhaled medication used to treat breathing disorders) was administered late by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-C after being carried in LPN-C's pocket during the administration of other residents' medications. […]