Dayspring of Wallace

The facility's infection and control policies and procedures were not sufficiently implemented to address all required elements. Specifically, the policies failed to adequately cover necessary protocols regarding standard and transmission-based precautions, reporting communicable diseases to the local health department, and outbreak management strategies.

The facility failed to follow the recommendations and guidance established by the CDC and its own infection control policies during a COVID-19 outbreak. Specifically, the facility did not ensure that established protocols for managing infectious diseases were properly implemented.

The facility failed to follow the recommendations and guidance established by the CDC and its own infection control policies during a COVID-19 outbreak. Specifically, the facility did not ensure that established protocols for managing infectious diseases were properly implemented.

The facility failed to maintain an orderly environment due to a recurring clogged and overflowing toilet in room 312. Residents were required to use a community bathroom located down a long hallway, increasing fall risks for a resident known to be a high fall risk. Additionally, the facility failed to notify the resident's family of the inoperable bathroom and did not offer to relocate the residents to a functional room.

The facility failed to maintain an orderly environment and good repair, specifically regarding a resident's toilet that was frequently clogged and overflowing. As a result, the resident was forced to use a community bathroom located far down a long hallway, which required significant physical effort and the use of a call bell for assistance. Additionally, staff failed to follow up on the resident's request to move to a different room.

The facility failed to administer medications as ordered for a resident who was prescribed medications to treat anxiety and depression. Specifically, the facility did not follow physician orders to slowly decrease certain medications as requested by the resident's family.

The facility failed to administer medications as ordered for a resident who was prescribed medications to treat anxiety and depression. Specifically, the facility failed to follow physician orders to slowly decrease certain medications as requested by the resident's family.