Red Springs Assisted Living

The facility failed to ensure all residents were provided a non-disposable knife at each meal. Observations showed residents were forced to use spoons and forks to pull meat apart because knives were not available at the table.

The facility failed to ensure residents were treated with respect, dignity, and consideration. The Resident Care Coordinator was found signing resident documents requiring resident or responsible party signatures without first notifying the appropriate parties.

The facility failed to ensure all residents were provided a non-disposable knife at each meal. Observations showed place settings consisted only of a fork and spoon, forcing residents to use utensils to pull meat apart. The dietary aide admitted to intentionally withholding knives to prevent residents from taking them to rooms or using them as weapons.

The facility failed to ensure that one sampled staff member (Staff C) was tested for tuberculosis disease with a two-step skin test upon employment. Record review showed the employee had previous tests from 2007 but lacked a required test upon being hired to the current facility.

The facility failed to ensure that one sampled resident (Resident #5) had the required tuberculosis disease testing upon admission. Documentation only showed a single TB skin test rather than the required two-step testing process.

The facility failed to ensure that one of three sampled staff members was tested for tuberculosis disease with a two-step skin test upon employment. Record review showed the employee had previous tests from 2007 but lacked the required testing upon being hired at this facility in 2010.