The Springs Jonesboro

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Springs Jonesboro, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF689Sep 24, 2021

  F689 Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to that the residents environment was free from accidents/hazards and failed to ensure that residents were provided with adequate supervision to prevent accidents/injuries, as evidenced by failure to ensure the housekeeping carts were locked/secured while on the dementia unit that housed chemicals, as evidence by a resident getting a bottle of Pine-Sol off the cart. This failed practice resulted in a current non-compliance at the level of immediate jeopardy, which caused or could have cause serious harm, injury, or death for Resident #1. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF692Mar 1, 2022

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure nutritional interventions recommended by the Registered Dietitian [RD] were implemented in order to minimize further weight loss and maintain nutritional status to the extent possible for 1 (Resident #33) of 6 (Residents #41, #33, #4, #78, #70 and #54) sampled residents who had experienced a weight loss. This failed practice resulted in actual harm for Resident #33 who experienced a severe, unplanned, 32.6 pound (22.12 percent) weight loss in a 2-month period. The findings are: Resident #33 was admitted on [DATE] and had diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 25, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, record review and policy review, the facility failed to ensure hands were washed between clean and dirty tasks; hair covering was worn at all times; and meals were served, and food was stored in a manner as to prevent cross contamination for the 113 residents who received their meals from one of one kitchen. The findings are: On 07/22/2024 at 10:18 AM, upon attempting to determine the internal temperature of the two-door refrigerator the Dietary Manager (DM) reported there was no thermometer located inside the machine. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 22, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure dietary employees maintained proper facial hair covering, dishes were processed in a manner that prevents cross contamination, and employees washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. The failed practices had the ability to affect 99 residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen according to a list obtained from the Administrator on 06/22/23 at 9:22 AM. The findings are: 1. On 06/19/23 at 11:00 AM, Dietary Employee (DE) #1 was observed in the kitchen with his facial hair uncovered. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 1, 2022

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen, failed to ensure an ice scoop holder and ice machine were maintained in clean and sanitary condition to prevent contamination of airborne particles, failed to ensure food items stored in the refrigerator or freezer were covered or sealed and labeled; hot foods were maintained at or 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 kitchens and failed to ensure proper hand hygiene was used while serving food to prevent the potential for food borne… […]