The Blossoms at White Hall Rehab & Nursing Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Blossoms at White Hall Rehab & Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 8, 2024

  Based on observations and interview, the facility failed to ensure deep fryer was free of debris to prevent potential cross contamination, food items stored in the freezer or refrigerator were sealed, covered and dated, expired food items were promptly removed /discarded by the expiration or use by dates, and foods were dated as when received to ensure first in and first out usage to prevent the potential for food borne illness, Dish washing air vent was cleaned, wall tiles were free of paint peelings, baseboard were free of missing and replaced, deep fryer and ice machine were free of dirt, rust, and grease and 1 of 2 ice machines was maintained in clean and sanitary condition to prevent food and beverage contamination, staff washed their hands between dirty and clean tasks and before… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF921Mar 27, 2023

  Based or Observation, Interview and Record Review the facility failed to provide a safe, sanitary, comfortable environment to promote health and wellbeing for the residents residing in patient rooms on the 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 and 600 Halls, attending activities and meals in the Dining Room and had the potential to affect all 69 residents who reside in the facility. The findings are: a. On 03/26/23 during a facility tour from 10:10 AM to 10:45 AM, the trash cans in the Residents' rooms and bathrooms in room numbers:103, 104, 202, 203, 209, 307, 310, 404, 408, 409, 502, 504, 506, 508, 509, 601, 603, 604, and 605 were overflowing with refuse, and there was dirt and debris on the floors of residents' rooms: 103, 104, 202, 203, 209, 307, 310, 404, 408, 409, 502, 504, 506, 508, 509, 601,… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 10, 2022

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure dietary staff washed their hands and changed gloves before handling food items to prevent the potential for cross contamination for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen and 1 of 2 ice machines were maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to prevent potential contamination of resident fluids for residents who received ice in their rooms. These failed practices had the potential to affect 19 residents on the 100 Hall, 12 residents on the 200 Hall, 10 residents on the 300 Hall, 12 residents on the 400 Hall, 17 residents on the 500 Hall, 3 residents the 600 Hall and 3 residents on the 700 Hall who received ice in their rooms, (Total Census: 76 ) according to the list provided by the Dietary… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 22, 2021

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure food items were used or discarded on or before the expiration or use by dates; food items stored in the freezer were sealed; the ice machine and a scoop holder were maintained in clean condition; and dietary staff washed their hands and changed gloves between dirty and clean tasks to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. The failed practices had the potential to affect 55 residents who received meals from the kitchen (total census: 57), as documented on a list provided by the Dietary Supervisor on 10/21/2021. The findings are: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF609Feb 8, 2024

  Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure that a self-inflicted incident was reported to the Office of Long-Term Care. This failed practice affected 1 of 1 Residents (R#31). The findings are: a. Review of an Incident and Accident (I&A) form dated 01/12/2024 at 6:41 PM documented Resident #31 sitting in wheelchair with wounds to the abdomen area. Wounds which were self-inflicted with a razor. The razor cap was noted in the resident's lap. a. Review of the Nurse's Notes dated 01/12/2024 at 7:12 PM documented Resident #31 was noted in the dining hall with self-inflicted wounds to abdomen area. Resident was sent to the emergency room for medical observation. c. […]