Ridgeview Post Acute

In the surveyor’s words

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

• Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF886Jan 18, 2022

  Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to follow infection control measures to prevent potential cross-contamination and spread of [CONDITION(S)]-CoV-2 COVID-19, during testing procedures on staff and residents. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Ensure COVID-19 testing of staff and residents was conducted properly to prevent the spread of an infectious disease, to include the utilization of proper personal protective equipment (PPE); -Maintain social distancing while performing the rapid ([MEDICATION(S)]) tests; and, -Properly disinfect the testing area between tests. On 1/12/22 at 9:28 a.m. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, patternF880Jan 18, 2022

  Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Ensure an unvaccinated resident (Resident #11) was socially distanced (six feet apart) from a confirmed COVID-19 positive resident (Resident #14) and Resident #2 (who was not COVID-19 positive) while consuming their lunch meal; -Ensure staff wore proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering Resident #65's and Resident #293's isolation rooms for COVID-19; and, -Ensure staff wore PPE (N95 mask) correctly to ensure secure fit. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Feb 17, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, and facility policy the facility failed to ensure each resident received the care and supervision necessary to avoid accident hazards for three (#47, #85 and #92) of seven residents reviewed for accident hazards out of 52 sample residents. Specifically, The facility failed to: - Ensure Resident #47, who had severe cognitive impairment, received sufficient supervision to ensure safety while smoking on 2/13/23. Additionally, cigarette butts were not extinguished properly and placed in appropriate receptacles. A smoking blanket and smoking aprons were not readily available in the smoking area. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Jan 14, 2021

  Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure an incident involving one resident (#17) of three residents reviewed was thoroughly investigated and remained free from neglect out of 17 sample residents. The facility failed to ensure a timely and thorough investigation to Resident #17 sustaining a blister to her left leg, which included witness statements and question staff and other residents, document all findings and determine the root cause for the blister to Resident #17 left leg, to ensure future events were avoided. Resident #17 sustained an injury to her left upper leg. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF801Feb 17, 2023

  Based on interview, record review, and facility document review, the facility failed to ensure the employee performing the Registered Dietitian (RD) role and signing resident assessments as an RD was, in fact, registered as a dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). This had the potential to affect all 96 residents. Findings included: A review of the Colorado Revised Statues Title 6. Consumer and Commercial Affairs S 6-1-707. Use of title or degree-deceptive trade practice, dated 01/01/2019, revealed, (1) A person engages in a deceptive trade practice when, in the course of the person's business, vocation, or occupation, the person: (a)(I) Claims either orally or in writing, to possess either an academic degree or an honorary degree or the title associated with said… […]