The Meadows Manor

The home failed to report a resident fall and head injury to the Department within the required 24-hour timeframe.

Two staff members did not receive required annual training on medication self-administration and meeting resident needs.

Two staff members did not receive required annual training regarding Resident Rights or the Older Adult Protective Services Act.

A yellow strip banner with a stop sign was placed across an egress door, causing confusion regarding its use as an exit.

Fire drills were routinely held during the same early morning window, failing to vary days and times as required.

The home did not have the required Influenza poster posted at the time of inspection.

The exterior dryer vent was covered in a thick layer of lint, posing a potential fire hazard.

The first aid kit in the facility's transportation vehicle was missing eye protection.

Discrepancies were noted between blood glucose readings recorded in residents' glucometers and those documented on their Medication Administration Records (MAR).

A CNA's certificate had expired and the facility did not have a high school diploma or GED on file for the staff member.

A CNA was providing direct care to residents without completing the Department-approved Direct Care Training Course following a licensure lapse.

Required emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the telephone located in the laundry room.

An opened package of tater tots in the main kitchen freezer did not include a date of first use.

A medication cart containing confidential resident Medication Administration Records (MARs) was left unattended on the 2nd floor, making medical information accessible to unauthorized personnel.

Documentation of Medical Evaluation (DME) forms for two residents were incomplete, missing resident weight and prescribed medication lists respectively.

A staff member's annual medication technician practicum training was not up to date.

Medication Administration Records (MARs) for multiple residents showed missed doses or failure to initial medications as administered.

A blood glucose monitor for a resident had a dried red substance, appearing to be blood, on the screen.

The emergency exit door near the kitchen required excessive force to open.

A resident's medical evaluation form was incomplete as it was not signed or dated by a qualified medical professional.

An opened medication for a resident was past its 90-day expiration period following opening.