More troubles at Cedarwood Lodge

Cedarwood Lodge, a Sault Ste. Marie long-term care home operated at the former FJ Davey Home site at 860 Great Northern Road, has once again come under closer scrutiny by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Three Ministry inspectors, in a report dated Oct. 23, found Cedarwood fell short of several long-term care standards spelled out under the Long-Term Care Homes Act of 2007, citing:

• one critical incident submitted to the Director related to an allegation of staff to resident neglect
• two critical incidents submitted to the Director related to resident to resident abuse
• one critical incident submitted to the Director related to resident falls
• one critical incident submitted to the Director related to improper care of a resident
• four complaints submitted to the Director related to the care of residents

The inspection was carried out Sept. 18 to 22, and 25 to 29.

Cedarwood Lodge, a 50-bed facility, is run by Autumnwood Mature Lifestyles Communities Ltd. of Sudbury.

The inspectors spoke with the Cedarwood’s administrator, director of care, life enrichment manager, dietary services manager, registered dietitian, physiotherapist, resident assessment instrument coordinator, registered nurses, registered practical nurses, personal support workers, food service worker, family members and residents. 

The inspectors also conducted daily tours of resident care areas, observed the provision of care and services to residents, observed staff to resident interactions, reviewed relevant health care records, staff personnel files and reviewed numerous Autumnwood policies, procedures, and programs.

14 written notifications were issued to Cedarwood as a result of the report, along with eight voluntary plans of correction and five compliance orders.

The report states all orders to address and correct all issues identified in the report must be complied with by Cedarwood by Nov. 24, 2017.

“The ministry has met with the Management Company to discuss the results of the recent inspection. The Management Company is implementing a plan to address the issues. No cease of admissions has been issued at this time,” stated David Jensen, a Ministry spokesperson, in an email to SooToday Tuesday. 

“The ministry is committed to protecting residents and ensuring the quality of care and quality of life of residents in LTC homes. If the ministry believes there is a risk of harm to the health or well-being of residents a cease of admission may be issued. The ministry continues to monitor the home closely to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents currently living in the home,” Jensen wrote.

As reported earlier the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ordered a Cease of Admissions at Cedarwood after an earlier inspection, due to concerns for residents safety.

That Cease of Admissions was lifted Aug. 10.