Sarasota Point Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Sarasota Point Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Mar 20, 2023

  Based on record review, review of facility's incidents, and policy and procedure, resident and staff interview, the facility failed to protect residents' right to be free from abuse for 1 (Resident #1) of 3 sampled residents reviewed. Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including bipolar disorder (mental health condition causing dramatic shifts in mood), and alcohol abuse. On 3/10/23 Resident #1 was agitated and shoving his walker at Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) Staff C. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF791Sep 1, 2022

  Based on record review, review of the facility's policies and procedures, observation, staff, and resident interview the facility failed to promptly obtain needed dental services for 1 (Resident #18) of 1 resident reviewed with repeated requests to see a dentist for dental pain. The findings included: The facility policy Dental Services SHC .08 revised 8/29/2017 read, The facility provides each resident with access to dental services. Residents will be referred to a dentist based on assessed need. The facility will obtain services of a qualified dental provider.Basic services will be provided in-house. Facility staff will assess dental status through the interdisciplinary resident assessment process and daily provision of care. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 24, 2024

  Based on observation, record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure 1 (Dietary Staff B) of 1 dietary staff observed operating the dishwasher was trained, and competent to test the sanitizing solution of the low temp dishwasher to ensure dishes were properly sanitized to prevent foodborne illnesses of residents consuming an oral diet. The findings included: The facility's policy and procedure titled, Testing Sanitizer & Temperature in Low Temp Dish Machines revised 8/2023 noted, Test sanitizing solution and temperature before cleaning each meal's dishes . Test the sanitizer with chlorine test strips obtained by the chemical vendor or food distributor. A proper level is 50 ppm (part per million) chlorine in the rinse water. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Jun 4, 2024

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure a safe, functional, sanitary and comfortable environment for residents, staff and the public in 3 (Halls 100, 300 and 400) of 4 halls observed. The findings included: During a tour of the facility on 6/4/24 multiple environmental issues were observed, including: Common hallways with tiles cracked, missing or stained throughout the building. Photographic evidence obtained The hallway handrail near the activity director room was missing with an exposed nail. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF759Feb 4, 2021

  Based on observation, clinical record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure its medication error rate remained below 5%. Three errors occurred while observing five licensed nurses on two different shifts with 27 medication administration opportunities. Three medication errors were identified resulting in an 11.11% error rate. The failure to administer medications as per the pharmacy labeling and manufacture guidelines placed the residents at risk for harmful errors, sub-optimal therapy, or pharmacological effects. […]