Wildewood Downs

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 10, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and facility policy the facility failed to ensure that opened food items were properly labeled and stored, 2 of 2 kitchens reviewed. Findings include: Review of an undated policy titled, Food Receiving and Storage, revealed Foods shall be received and stored in a manner that complies with safe food handling practices. Initial tour of the Skilled Nursing Kitchen on 10/08/24 at 10:00 AM revealed the following items opened, but not dated: In a overhead shelf: -2 bottles of Steak Sauce -A bottle of Ketchup -A bottle of Malt Vinegar -1 container of house blend coffee Observation and interview with the Dietary Manager for the Skilled unit on 10/08/24 at 10:05 AM revealed that staff did not update the Food Storage Bin Log to reflect the sugar that was added to… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF761May 18, 2023

  Based on review of the facility policy titled, Storage of Medications, and Controlled Substances, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a small metal box containing narcotics was permanently affixed in one of one medication refrigerators located in one of one medication storage rooms. The facility further failed to ensure discontinued narcotics were secured and double locked, while awaiting destruction. The facility additionally failed to ensure 4 insulin pens, in use, were dated with an open date and expiration date once opened in one of two medication carts. Findings include: Review of the undated facility policy titled, Storage of Medications, states, The facility stores all drugs and biological's in a safe, secure, and orderly manner. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 18, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure food was stored and labeled properly in the dry goods storage, walk-in fridge, and walk- in freezer to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses. The facility also failed to ensure the ice machine was properly sanitized and/or cleaned. Findings include: 1. A review of the facility's policy titled, Food Receiving and Storage, revised 07/2014, revealed, . 8. All foods stored in the refrigerator or freezer will be covered, labeled and dated ('use by' date). During the initial tour of the main kitchen with the Executive Chef (EC) on 05/16/2023 at 10:43 AM, revealed the following: In the dry goods storage: - One package of tortillas in a plastic bag. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF881May 18, 2023

  Based on review of facility policy, interview and record review, the facility failed to track and trend antibiotic usage, infections and perform infection surveillance for six of the twelve months reviewed. This failure placed all residents at risk for potential transmission of infections and communicable diseases. The facility census was 16. Findings include: Review of facility's policy titled Antibiotic Stewardship revised in December 2016 revealed, Antibiotics will be prescribed and administered to residents under the guidance of the facility's antibiotic stewardship program. The purpose of our antibiotic stewardship program is to monitor the use of antibiotics in our residents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 9, 2021

  Based on observations, interviews, and the review of facility policies, the facility failed to maintain the dishwasher, garbage disposal, ice machine, handwashing sink, bins, floors, and surface areas clean, in good repair and properly working. In addition, the facility failed to maintain food items labeled and dated and did not ensure kitchen staff wear facial hair-covers, dried/stored, and used cooking dishware appropriately for the main kitchen observed during the survey. Findings: Policy review titled Food and Nutrition Services Policy and Procedure Manual (Revised October 2017) and Production, Purchasing, Storage (issued 5/95 and revised 5/21) Under Preparation Area 3. […]