Artesian Place

The department found that deficiencies regarding medication storage were corrected.

Facility failed to record and retain documentation when changes to the original food menu occurred.

Facility failed to ensure resident pets had regular veterinary examinations and were certified free of diseases transmittable to humans.

Facility failed to ensure clinical assessments for assistive devices and medication were completed annually by a qualified assessor.

Facility failed to ensure medications were obtained in a correct and timely manner for 3 of 6 sampled residents.

Facility failed to ensure sampled staff completed character, competence, and suitability (CCS) forms.

Facility failed to ensure staff completed required facility orientation training and continuing education.

Facility failed to have Resident Service Plans (negotiated service agreements) show necessary care and services for 5 of 7 sampled residents, placing them at risk for unmet needs.

The facility failed to ensure a safe medication system for 3 residents (R1, R4, R6). Issues included missed medications without documentation, lack of required vital sign monitoring for blood pressure/pulse parameters, and failure to use alcohol wipes for insulin injections.

Department completed a follow-up inspection and found no deficiencies; previous deficiencies in medication services were corrected.

Facility failed to ensure staff received required tuberculosis testing or met required time frames; documentation of administration and reading was also lacking/inconsistent.

Facility failed to ensure service agreements were signed for sampled residents.

Facility failed to notify the physician after 4 of 4 sampled residents refused medications, placing residents at risk for medical complications.

The licensee failed to ensure residents received medications as ordered and failed to document medications correctly for two residents.

The facility failed to secure medications for one resident, placing them at risk for improper medication administration and incorrect record keeping. This was a repeat of a deficiency cited on April 18, 2025.

Facility failed to record and retain documentation when changes to the daily food menu occurred.

Facility failed to ensure pet records included documentation of regular examinations and certifications that pets were free of transmittable diseases.

Facility failed to ensure clinical assessments for assistive devices and medication assessments were completed by a qualified assessor annually for 5 of 7 sampled residents.

Facility failed to ensure medications were available for 3 of 6 sampled residents (R4, R5, R6), leading to missed doses without proper documentation of side effects or steps taken to resolve supply issues.

Facility failed to implement safe food handling and storage practices; staff observed not performing hand hygiene before food handling; improper freezer food storage noted.

Facility failed to ensure character, competence, and suitability (CCS) forms were reviewed for 1 of 1 sampled staff (Administrator).

Failure to maintain a safe environment; mechanical storage room was unlocked without staff present; sharp containers improperly handled; broken flower boxes on exterior with exposed nails/screws.

Failure to ensure TB testing was conducted by a qualified person and within required time frames for sampled staff.

Facility failed to ensure service agreements were signed for 3 of 7 sampled residents (R5, R6, and R7).

Facility failed to notify physicians after 4 of 4 sampled residents refused medications, placing them at risk for medical complications. The facility also failed to maintain evidence of sent fax notifications or physician acknowledgements.

Facility failed to ensure 1 of 4 staff completed orientation and 1 of 2 staff completed continued education.

Facility failed to have resident service plans show care and services necessary to meet resident needs for 5 of 7 sampled residents.

Facility failed to ensure a safe medication administration system for 3 of 7 sampled residents (R1, R4, R6). Issues included failure to verify blood pressure/pulse parameters before administering medication (R4, R6) and failure to follow standard hygiene procedures for insulin injections (R1).

The licensee failed to follow and implement safe food handling and storing practices for two areas reviewed. This is a recurring deficiency.

Sensitivity test is required for all smoke detectors.