cms_GA: 10368
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rowid | facility_name | facility_id | address | city | state | zip | inspection_date | deficiency_tag | scope_severity | complaint | standard | eventid | inspection_text | filedate |
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10368 | WILLOWWOOD NURSING CENTER | 115327 | 4595 CANTRELL ROAD | FLOWERY BRANCH | GA | 30542 | 2012-05-11 | 157 | D | 0 | 1 | FDH011 | **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, resident and staff interview, the facility failed to notify the physician when one resident ("D") who received anticoagulant therapy and was at risk for bleeding, developed unexplained bruising from a sample of thirty-eight (38) residents. Findings include: Record review revealed resident "D" was admitted with multiple health concerns and [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. The resident was identified by facility assessment and care planned as at risk for bleeding. A Nurse's Admission/Post Hospital Record dated 4/06/12, contained documentation of areas of bruising to the resident's hands. Review of Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated from 4/06/12 through 5/07/12 continued to document areas of bruising on the resident. During interview with resident "D" on 5/10/12 at 9:09 a.m. she made reference to the bruises that kept reoccurring over her body and she did not know why or what caused them. Review of facility's policy on Resident's Receiving [MEDICATION NAME] Therapy contained instruction that all signs and symptoms of bruising were to be reported to the physician. Review of physician's progress notes indicated no documentation that the MD was aware of the resident's bruising or had been notified of the bruising. Interview with the Director of Nurses on 5/11/12 at 9:42 a.m. revealed the nursing staff should have contacted the physician about the resident's bruises. | 2014-07-01 |