Vienna Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Vienna Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Sep 23, 2022

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement measures for the prevention of pressure ulcers (injuries to the skin and underlying tissue due to prolonged pressure) for one of 7 sampled residents (Resident 1) when, Resident 1 refused repositioning and was not educated regarding the possible consequences of the refusal of care. This failure resulted in the resident developing 2 avoidable pressure ulcers. Findings: According to the Resident Face Sheet, Resident 1 was admitted to the facility in late 2020 with diagnoses including left ventricular failure (a condition in which the heart inadequately pumps blood), inclusion body myositis (IBM, a degenerative muscle disease) and kyphosis (a forward rounding of the back). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 20, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure proper food storage and preparation, as well as maintaining kitchen equipment and food contact surfaces in accordance with professional standards for food safety for 133 residents who consumed facility-prepared meals when:1. Kitchen contained worn and improperly maintained food preparation equipment such as, three blenders were visibly discolored, five cooking sheet trays had dark brown residue buildup in the inside corners, and two cutting boards had multiple scratches on both sides; and2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Feb 20, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to practice appropriate infection prevention and control measures for a census of 136, when:1. Enhanced barrier precautions (EBP - an infection control intervention that requires staff to wear gowns and gloves during high contact care for residents with wounds, medical devices or known multidrug resistant germs) were not followed while draining Resident 6's foley catheter;2. Staff did not do hand hygiene while passing meal trays for Resident 158, Resident 152, Resident 115, and Resident 31, and;3. Oxygen tubing for Resident 148 and Resident 149 did not have protective storage bags. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Oct 18, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food storage and service was in accordance with professional standards for food service safety, for the 139 residents who ate facility prepared meals when: 1. The cook's refrigerator was found with the temperature varying anywhere from 42-50 degrees Fahrenheit; 2. The three-door freezer (used for meats) had ice buildup behind the second and third doors, around the top of the door frame; 3. The three-door freezer had an open box of vegetarian meatballs that was exposed to the air; 4. Three fans were found with discolored blades; 5. Two metal shelves in cook's preparation area found with rusted areas; and 6. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF813Oct 18, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide consistent guidance to staff regarding food brought to residents from outside sources. This failure had the potential of unsafe food items being distributed to the 139 residents leading to choking risk, allergic reactions, and food borne illness. Findings: During a review of facility policy and procedure (P&P) on [DATE] at 1:18 p.m., from the survey binder titled Food Brought To Resident By Family/Friends/Activity Department revised [DATE] indicated that 6. Cooked left-over food be discarded after two (2) hours bedside. The policy did not include procedures for storing food for residents. During an interview with the Quality Assurance (QA) nurse on [DATE] at 3:20 p.m. […]