cms_GA: 9697
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HUTCHESON MED CTR SUBACUTE UNI |
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100 GROSS CRESCENT CIRCLE |
FORT OGLETHORPE |
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2012-01-23 |
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Based on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to follow the infection control policy and ensure a sanitary environment related to the use of glucometers for four (4) residents (#7, #8, #9, and #10) in a survey sample of ten (10) residents. Findings include: Review of the operators manual for the glucometer used by the facility revealed that the machine was to be cleaned with a 10% bleach solution and that alcohol was not to be used. However, observation on 01/23/2012 of Nurse "AA" using the glucometer on Residents #7 and #8 at 11:34 a.m. and 11:38 a.m., respectively, revealed that the machine was not cleaned prior to the test on Resident #7, and was cleaned with alcohol after the blood was obtained and the tests were done on Residents #7 and #8. Observation of Patient Care Tech "BB" conducted on 01/23/2012 at 11:45 a.m. revealed that the glucometer was not cleaned prior to taking it into the room of Resident #9. Stains were observed on the over-bed table upon which the box containing the glucometer was placed. The Patient Care Tech was wearing gloves and placed the glucose strip on the over-bed prior to obtaining the blood sample. The glucose strip was then picked up and the resident's blood was placed on the strip. The hands were washed after the procedure, however, the glucometer was not cleaned after the test. Observation of Patient Care Tech "BB" conducted on 01/23/2012 at 11:50 a.m. revealed that the box with the glucometer was taken into the room of Resident #10 without being cleaned. The box with the glucometer was placed on the resident's over-bed table next to personal toiletry items. Wearing gloves, the Patient Care Tech placed the blood on the glucose strip and the test was completed. The hands were washed after the test, however, the glucometer was not cleaned. During an interview with the Infection Control Nurse conducted on 01/23/2012 at 3:00 p.m., this Nurse stated that the infection control policy was that reusable equipment was not used for the care of another resident until cleaned and reprocessed appropriately. It was further stated that the appropriate cleaning solution for glucometers was 10% bleach. During an interview with the Administrator conducted on 01/23/2012 at 4:35 p.m., the Administrator acknowledged that the over-bed tables should have been cleaned or a barrier placed prior to the placement of the box with the glucometer on the tables. |
2015-05-01 |