The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Oct 5, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This had the potential to affect sixteen (16) of sixteen (16) residents residing in the facility. Observations, during initial tour of the kitchen on [DATE], revealed three (3) food items which were not labeled or dated after being removed from their original container; a five (5) pound bag of okra, a five (5) pound bag of chicken, and a five (5) pound bag of potato wedges. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy, Food and Supply Storage, last revised ,d+[DATE], revealed all food items were to be stored in a manner to maintain the safety and wholesomeness of the food for human consumption. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880Jun 16, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, review of the facility's policy, and review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines, it was determined 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, including Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Upon arriving to the Transitional Care Unit, on 06/14/2022 at 6:15 AM, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1 opened the door, and failed to screen three (3) State Surveyors prior to the Surveyors entering the unit. […]