Via Christi Village Pittsburg

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Via Christi Village Pittsburg, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600May 6, 2024

  The facility reported a census of 81 residents. The sample included three residents reviewed for neglect. Based on observations, record review, and interview, the facility failed to prevent the staff neglect of Resident (R) 1. On 11/27/23 at 08:45 AM Certified Medication Aide (CMA) R entered cognitively impaired R1's room and observed R1 on the floor with her legs extended in the doorway of the closet. CMA R administered medications to R1 while she remained on the floor, and then left the resident's room. CMA R failed to report to any staff member that R1 was on the floor. At 12:45 PM, four hours later, CNA M heard noises coming from R1's room and when she entered the residents' room, she observed R1 sitting on the floor next to her bed. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jun 22, 2022

  The facility reported a census of 70 residents with three residents reviewed for accident hazards. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide appropriate assistance to one of the three residents, Resident (1), when assisting the resident to walk without use of a gait belt (belt used to help transfer a person from one place to another or to assist when walking). While walking with the staff, R1 fell forward when she tripped over her shoe that had slipped off. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689May 13, 2021

  The facility reported a census of 74 residents with 22 selected for review, which included eight residents reviewed for accidents. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure appropriate fall interventions were in place by determining the causal factors of the fall for four of the eight sampled residents. Of these Resident (R) 47 fell and sustained a nasal fracture and forehead laceration which required 11 sutures, with R2 and R33 experiencing repeated falls. The facility further failed to investigate and develop interventions for one of the eight residents, R51 who sustained repeated skin tears to the arms on three occasions. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 19, 2022

  The facility identified a census of 79 residents and one kitchen. Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to maintain sanitary dietary standards related to food storage. This deficient practice placed the residents at risk related to food borne illnesses and food safety concerns. Findings Included: - On 12/13/22 at 07:06AM an initial walkthrough of the facility's kitchen was completed. An inspection of the kitchen's walk-in refrigerator revealed that the air-conditioning unit was leaking clear liquid. The fluid was dripping down onto several shelves stored below the unit. An inspection of the shelves revealed two bags of collard greens, one box of cut okra, and one box of hot dogs were covered in ice. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880May 13, 2021

  The facility reported a census of 74 residents. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure sanitary laundering of linen soiled with blood to prevent cross contamination with blood borne pathogens. Findings included: - Observation, on /05/12/21 at 08:59 AM, revealed Laundry staff U, processing laundry. Laundry Staff U stated the current load in the washer, contained yellow bag (contaminated) personal clothing and linens. Laundry staff U stated she chose the personal cycle to wash this load. Staff U stated the linen contained soiling with blood and thought the personal cycle dispensed enough bleach to remove the blood stains but preserved the colors of the personal laundry. […]