VI at Aventura

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at VI at Aventura, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880May 2, 2024

  Based on observation, record review and interviews facility failed to use appropriate infection control practices for one Resident #187 out of seven sampled residents, as evidenced by staff using sanitizing wipes to clean blood pressure machine after taking vitals for a resident on isolation precaution. The findings included: On 4/30/2024 at 7:55 AM, Staff C, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) approached room of Resident#187, stopped donned gown and gloves then entered room with blood pressure machine, cleaned blood pressure machine with a wipe. On 4/30/2024 at 8:01 AM, Staff C, LPN exited Resident #187's room with blood pressure machine. On 4/30/2024 at 8:01 AM, Staff C, LPN was asked by surveyor what was used to clean blood pressure machine. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF554May 2, 2024

  Based on observation, record review and interviews facility failed to determine whether the self-administration of medications was clinically appropriate for one resident (Resident #10) out of seven residents sampled; as evidenced by observation of medication in resident's drawer and no self-administration assessment completed. There were 36 residents residing in the facility at the time of survey. The findings included: On 4/29/2024 at 9:04 AM Resident #10 asked surveyor to retrieve lozenges from drawer. Upon opening Resident#10's top drawer, one white bottle labeled supplements and two boxes labeled lozenges were observed inside. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF689May 2, 2024

  Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to provide assistive devices to prevent accidents for one resident (Resident #185) out of seven residents sampled as evidenced by observations of Resident#185 in bed and the floor mats folded up, against the wall. There were 36 residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey. The findings included: On 4/29/2024 at 9:25 AM an observation was made of Resident#185 in bed with eyes closed, one floor mat in place on the right of the bed and the other floor mat was noted folded up against the wall. (photo evidence) On 5/01/2024 at 8:42 AM an observation was made of Resident #185. The resident was awake and in bed, the two floor mats were folded up against the wall. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF812May 2, 2024

  Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the hydration cart, ice cooler and ice scoop was handled in a manner to prevent contamination. The findings included: During an observation on the nursing unit on 4/30/2024 at 11:15 AM, a person was observed to walk over to the Hydration cart, that was located across from the nursing station. The person picked up the ice scoop from its holder, opened the ice cooler, put ice in a plastic glass and filled the glass with water from the water container. Then the person was observed to walk into a resident's room. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF842May 2, 2024

  Based on record review and interview, facility failed to send an accurate Nursing Home Transfer and Discharge Notice to The Office of the State Long term care Ombudsman for one resident (Resident #184) out of seven residents sampled, as evidenced by a fax confirmation of The Nursing Home Transfer and Discharge Notice with a discharge date of [DATE] was sent to The Office of the State Long term care Ombudsman and a nursing note dated 12/04/2024 documented that Resident#184 was discharged to home. The findings Included: Record review of demographic sheet for Resident#184 revealed an admitted [DATE] and discharge date of [DATE] with diagnosis that included Displaced oblique fracture of shaft and right femur. […]