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63 MINOT HEALTH AND REHAB, LLC 355031 600 S MAIN ST MINOT ND 58701 2019-06-11 880 E 1 0 HFFF11 > THIS IS A REPEAT DEFICIENCY FROM SURVEYS COMPLETED ON 08/16/18. Based on observation, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to follow infection control practices for 6 of 16 sampled residents (Resident #1, #3, #4, #13, #14, and #16) observed during personal cares. Failure to follow infection control practices of hand hygiene during toileting/personal cares has the potential to spread infection to other residents, personnel, and visitors. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Handwashing/Hand Hygiene occurred on 06/10/19. This undated policy stated, . Before and after direct resident contact (for which hand hygiene is indicated by acceptable professional practice) . Before and after assisting a resident with toileting (hand washing with soap and water) . The use of gloves does not replace handwashing/hand hygiene . Review of the facility policy titled Infection Prevention and Control Manual Standard Precautions occurred on 06/10/19. This undated policy stated, . Sterile gloves and examinations gloves are removed . As soon as practical when contaminated . Between resident contacts . Before touching uncontaminated surfaces or other areas of the same resident's body that may be contaminated . Observations showed the following: * 06/04/19 at 10:59 a.m., two certified nursing assistants (CNAs) (#9 and #10) applied gloves and provided incontinent cares for Resident #14 after a bowel movement (BM). The CNA (#10) changed gloves and, without performing hand hygiene, placed a clean brief, removed his/her gloves, and then both CNAs positioned the resident into his/her wheelchair. The CNA (#10) failed to remove gloves and perform hand hygiene after incontinent cares. * 06/04/19 at 3:42 p.m., two CNAs (#7 and #8) applied gloves and provided incontinent cares for Resident #16 after a BM. The CNA (#8) failed to remove gloves or perform hand hygiene before placing a clean brief, and then both CNAs positioned the resident into his/her wheelchair. * 06/05/19 at 9:55 a.m., two CNAs (#3 and #4) gloved and assisted Resident #3 from wheelchair to bed. One of the CNAs (#3) removed her gloves, failed to perform hand hygiene and exited the room. While wearing gloves, CNA (#4) checked the resident's brief and stated, it's not wet. The CNA (#4) removed her gloves, lowered the bed, adjusted the bedspread and attached the call light to the bed. Without performing hand hygiene the CNA (#4) assisted Resident #1 in the same room. The CNA raised Resident #1's bed, closed the window blinds and donned gloves. The CNA (#4) performed perineal care after a bowel movement (bm) for Resident #1. Without performing hand hygiene or changing gloves, the CNA picked up a spray bottle (Peri fresh) and sprayed the Resident's perineal area. The CNA removed her soiled gloves, and applied clean gloves. The CNA (#4) failed to complete hand hygiene between glove changes, prior to other tasks, and after perineal cares. * 06/05/19 at 11:50 a.m., two CNAs (#3 and #4) assisted Resident #4 from bed to wheelchair. The Resident #4's feeding tube became lodged and disconnected underneath him. Contents of the feeding tube (gastric secretions) leaked onto the floor and onto CNA's (#3) ungloved hands. The CNA (#3) failed to don gloves prior to performing cares. * 06/05/19 at 3:20 p.m., two CNAs (#7 and #11) applied gloves and provided incontinent cares for Resident #16 after a BM. The CNA (#7) failed to remove gloves or perform hand hygiene before placing a clean brief, and then both CNAs positioned the resident into his/her wheelchair. * 06/05/19 at 3:33 p.m., two CNAs (#7 and #11) applied gloves and provided incontinent cares for Resident #13. Without removing his/her gloves CNA (#7) removed the resident's oxygen, positioned the resident into his/her wheelchair and replaced the resident's oxygen. The CNA (#7) failed to remove gloves and perform hand hygiene after incontinent cares. During an interview on 06/06/19 at 9:05 a.m., an administrative nurse (#5) stated he/she expected staff to perform hand hygiene/change gloves before, after, and in between cares. 2020-09-01