cms_WV: 88
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | GUARDIAN ELDER CARE AT WHEELING | 515002 | 20 HOMESTEAD AVENUE | WHEELING | WV | 26003 | 2017-12-18 | 689 | E | 1 | 0 | 0M5911 | **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** > Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide an environment free from accident hazards over which the facility had control. Chemical substances, shaving razors, skin treatments, needles, and a knife, were unsecured and accessible to residents on the 500, 600, and 800 Wings. This practice had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. Facility census: 144. Findings include: a) 500 Wing A tour of the 500 Wing, on 12/18/17 at 9:50 a.m., revealed the Shower Room door was open. The room contained the following items: --Five (5) containers of Medspa Shave Cream with the warning Keep out of reach of children. --One (1) container of Medline Shampoo & Body Wash with the warning Caution-Keep out of reach of children-Avoid contact with eyes. --One (1) container of [MEDICATION NAME] Maltodextrin Powder Dressing. b) 600 Wing A tour of the 600 Wing, on 12/18/17 at 10:15 a.m., revealed the Nutrition Room was open for access by anyone. On the top shelf in the unlocked cabinet was a knife with approximately an 8 inch blade. An interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1, on 12/18/17 at 10:20 a.m., revealed she had no idea why the knife was in the cabinet. The LPN stated she would ensure the knife was taken away immediately. c) 800 Wing A tour of the 800 Wing, on 12/18/17 at 10:25 a.m., revealed one (1) container of [MEDICATION NAME] Solution 4%-Antiseptic/Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser was on the counter of the nurses station unattended. The container had the warning Keep out of reach of children-If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Further touring of the 800 Wing, on 12/18/17 at 10:30 a.m., revealed the Examining Room had a key in the door and was accessible to anyone. The room contained the following items: --Seven (7) containers of Medspa Shave Cream with the warning Keep out of reach of children. --Seven (7) containers of Medline Shampoo & Body Wash with the warning Caution-Keep out of reach of children-Avoid contact with eyes. --Nine (9) containers of Medline Cornstarch Body Powder with the warning Keep out of reach of children-Keep powder away from face to avoid inhalation-Do not use on broken skin. --Ten (10) containers of Medline Mouthwash with the warning Keep out of reach of children-In case of accidental ingestion seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. --Five (5) boxes of Top Value-Denture Cleanser Tabs with the warning Keep out of reach of children-In case of accidental ingestion seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. --Two (2) containers of Medline Saline Enema with the warning Keep out of reach of children-If swallowed get medical assistance or contact a Poison Control Center right away. --One (1) container of MicroKill Bleach Germicidal Wipes with the warning Keep out of reach of children-Hazard to humans and animals-Causes moderate eye irritation. --One (1) container of Medline [MEDICATION NAME] Wound Cleanser. --Six (6) Blood sugar testing lancets. --Twenty-five (25) Insulin syringes --One Hundred (100) capped razors --Five (5) BD Insyte Autoguard 24 Gauge IV Needles. --Three (3) BD Insyte Autoguard 22 Gauge IV Needles. --Three (3) BD Insyte Autoguard 20 Gauge IV Needles. An interview with LPN #2, on 12/18/17 at 10:40 a.m., revealed the Shower Room on the 500 Wing is always open and should not have the products in it. The LPN stated the Examining Room on the 800 Wing should not have had a key in it and should never be accessible to the residents. The LPN stated he forgot to put away the [MEDICATION NAME] skin cleanser off the nurses station. | 2020-09-01 |