Callaway Gardens Alzheimers Special Care Center

Facility failed to ensure RND assessed 4 residents every 90 days for delegated tasks and failed to verify proper training/credentials for 1 staff member performing delegated tasks.

Facility failed to keep chairs in common areas clean and in good repair, with multiple instances of stained, ripped, or cracked vinyl/upholstery exposing sharp edges.

Failed to ensure valid Washington state background checks were submitted every two years for 3 of 3 staff reviewed.

Failed to complete a review to determine if staff with non-disqualifying background check results had the Character, Competence, and Suitability (CCS) to work with vulnerable adults.

Failed to ensure staff hired as a Long-Term Care Worker completed all required basic 70-hour core competency training.

Licensee failed to implement safe medication services when a resident was given food or medication prior to a dental procedure, contributing to the resident aspirating.

Licensee failed to provide a modified diet of nothing by mouth (NPO) as per the Resident Care In-Service/Change in Plan of Care Record prior to a dental appointment.

Facility failed to implement safe medication services; resident was administered medication with pudding despite being NPO prior to a dental procedure, contributing to aspiration.

Facility failed to provide a modified diet of nothing by mouth (NPO) prior to a dental appointment, resulting in the resident eating and subsequently aspirating during the procedure.