CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to update the care plan to include intervent...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to update the care plan to include interventions related to Resident #116's refusal of insulin administration.
This failure affected one of 30 residents whose care plans were reviewed.
Findings included:
Review of a facility policy titled, Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered, revised in December 2016, indicated, .Assessments of residents are ongoing and care plans are revised as information about the residents and the residents' conditions change . Further review of the policy indicated, .The Interdisciplinary Team must review and update the care plan: . b. When the desired outcome is not met . d. At least quarterly, in conjunction with the required quarterly MDS assessment .
A review of Resident #116's admission Record revealed the facility admitted the resident on 11/25/2022 with diagnoses that included type 2 diabetes mellitus and long term (current) use of insulin.
A review of a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 05/04/2023, revealed Resident #116 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. The MDS indicated the resident received insulin injections daily during the seven-day review period.
A review of a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 07/28/2023, revealed Resident #116 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. The MDS indicated the resident received insulin injections daily during the seven-day review period.
A review of Resident #116's care plan focus statement, with an initiation date of 01/24/2022 and last revised on 02/20/2023, indicated the resident was at risk for unstable blood glucose related to diabetes mellitus and required supplemental insulin. Further review of the care plan revealed it did not address the resident's refusal of insulin.
A review of Resident #116's Orders-Administration Note, dated 03/29/2023, revealed the resident was to receive NovoLog insulin injections according to a sliding scale before meals and at bedtime. The sliding scale documented in the Orders-Administration Note indicated if the resident blood glucose (sugar) was 151-200 (mg/dL), the resident was to receive 2 units of insulin; 201-250 mg/dL, 4 units; 251-300 mg/dL, 6 units; 301-350 mg/dL, 8 units; 351-400 mg/dL, 10 units; and [PHONE NUMBER] mg/dL, 10 units.
A review of Resident #116's nursing Progress Notes for the timeframe from 06/01/2023 to 09/13/2023 revealed the resident refused to allow staff to administer sliding scale NovoLog insulin as prescribed by the physician on the following dates: 06/06/2023, 06/10/2023, 06/12/2023, 06/23/2023, 06/26/2023, 06/27/2023, 06/28/2023, 07/03/2023, 07/05/2023, 07/06/2023, 07/10/2023, 07/14/2023, 07/16/2023, 07/18/2023, 08/02/2023, 08/11/2023, 08/28/2023, 09/10/2023, and 09/11/2023.
During an interview on 09/12/2023 at 1:59 PM, Resident #116's stated that they sometimes refused their medications especially their insulin.
During an interview on 09/13/2023 at 9:35 AM with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #25, she stated that if a resident refused medications, it should be addressed in their care plan.
During an interview on 09/13/2023 at 12:06 PM with Registered Nurse (RN) #19, she stated if a resident refused medication their care plan should be updated to include the refusal.
During an interview on 09/13/2023 at 3:31 PM with RN #28, she stated that Resident #116 sometimes refused the administration of insulin, and the resident's care plan should have been updated to reflect those refusals.
During an interview on 09/15/2023 at 10:29 AM with LPN #26, she stated that if a resident refused their medications their care plan should be updated.
During an interview on 09/15/2023 at 12:13 PM with RN #21, she said that if a resident refused to take medications it should be in their care plan.
During an interview on 09/15/2023 at 6:55 PM with the Administrator, she stated that she expected her staff to revise and update the care plans timely. She said that if a resident was refusing a medication, staff should investigate why the resident did not want the medication and come up with a good intervention.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility document and policy review, the facility failed to provide services to residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living ...
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Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility document and policy review, the facility failed to provide services to residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADL) that were necessary to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene for Resident #39. Specifically, Resident #39 had fingernails that were long and dirty.
This failure affected one of 11 sampled residents reviewed for ADL care.
Findings included:
A review of a facility policy titled Activities of Daily Living, revised in March 2018, indicated, . Residents will be provided with care, treatment and services as appropriate to maintain or improve their ability to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs). Residents who are unable to carry out activities of daily living independently will receive the services necessary to maintain good nutrition, grooming and personal and oral hygiene . Additionally, . 2. Appropriate care and services will be provided for residents who are unable to carry out ADLs independently, with the consent of the resident and in accordance with the plan of care, including appropriate support and assistance with: a. Hygiene (bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral care); b. Mobility (transfer and ambulation, including walking); c. Elimination (toileting); d. Dining (meals and snacks) .
A review of Resident #39's admission Record revealed the facility admitted the resident on 12/26/2016 with diagnoses that included hemiplegia and hemiparesis following a cerebral infarction affecting the left dominant side. On 01/26/2018, Resident #39 was diagnosed with vascular dementia, and on 11/27/2020, the resident was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
A review of Resident #39's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 08/07/2023, revealed Resident #39 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12, which indicated the resident had moderate cognitive impairment. The MDS indicated the resident was dependent on staff for personal hygiene and bathing.
A review of Resident #39's care plan, initiated on 01/18/2022, revealed the resident had an ADL self-care performance deficit. Interventions initiated on 01/18/2022 directed staff to check the resident's nail length and trim and clean them on bath days and as necessary.
During an observation on 09/10/2023 at 1:36 PM, Resident #39 was observed lying in bed with fingernails on both hands that extended over the tip of the fingers approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch in length, with brown substances underneath the nails. During an interview at that time, Resident #39 stated they did not remember the last time their fingernails had been cut and cleaned, but they needed to be cut and cleaned.
During an interview on 09/10/2023 at 1:41 PM, Registered Nurse (RN) #17 stated Resident #39's fingernails were long and dirty and needed to be trimmed and cleaned. She indicated that Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #39 normally cut residents' fingernails and toenails, and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) were not allowed to cut the residents' nails. She stated she expected Resident #39's fingernails to be cleaned and trimmed.
During an interview on 09/12/2023 at 6:07 AM, CNA #37 indicated Resident #39 was dependent on staff for nail care and did not refuse nail care. She stated Resident #39's nails should be trimmed and cleaned.
During an interview on 09/12/2023 at 6:11 AM, LPN #38 indicated Resident #39 did not refuse care and was dependent on staff for nail care.
During an interview on 09/13/2023 at 8:44 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated Resident #39 was dependent on staff for nail care. She stated the facility's policy on nail care should be followed. She stated fingernails should be trimmed and cleaned as needed. The DON stated that CNAs, nurses, and LPN #39 should be checking nail length, and if nails were long and dirty, they should be trimmed and cleaned. She stated she expected residents' fingernails to be cleaned and trimmed.
During an interview on 09/13/2023 at 8:54 AM, LPN #39 stated she cut Resident #39's fingernails about three weeks ago. She indicated Resident #39 did not refuse nail care. She stated she expected residents' nails to be trimmed and cleaned.
During an interview on 09/13/2023 at 9:01 AM, the Administrator stated she expected a resident's fingernails to be trimmed and cleaned without substances underneath the nails. She stated that the CNAs and nurses were responsible for ensuring nails were cleaned and trimmed.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, record review, interviews, and facility document and policy review, the facility failed to consider all causal factors related to falls when determining appropriate intervention...
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Based on observations, record review, interviews, and facility document and policy review, the facility failed to consider all causal factors related to falls when determining appropriate interventions to prevent further falls Resident #38. In addition, the facility failed to ensure staff implemented care planned interventions, including a fall mat and non-skid strips, on 07/17/2023 when the resident sustained a fall without injury. During the survey, Resident #38 was observed with no fall mat by their bed and no non-skid strips on the floor as specified by their care plan. This was observed on three of six days of survey.
This affected one of three sampled residents reviewed for falls.
Findings included:
A review of a facility policy titled, Falls and Fall Risk, Managing, revised March 2018, revealed, . Based on previous evaluations and current data, the staff will identify interventions related to the resident's specific risks and causes to try to prevent the resident from falling and to try to minimize complications from falling . The policy also indicated, . Resident-Centered Approaches to Managing Falls and Fall Risk 1. The staff, with the input of the attending physician, will implement a resident-centered fall prevention plan to reduce the specific risk factor(s) of falls for each resident at risk or with a history of falls . 5. If falling recurs despite initial interventions, staff will implement additional or different interventions, or indicate why the current approach remains relevant. 6. If underlying causes cannot be readily identified or corrected, staff will try various interventions, based on assessment of the nature or category of falling, until falling is reduced or stopped, or until the reason for the continuation of the falling is identified as unavoidable .
A review of an admission Record revealed the facility admitted Resident #38 on 05/31/2023 with diagnoses that included Alzheimer's disease, hypertension, weakness, and restlessness and agitation.
A review of an admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 06/04/2023, revealed Resident #38 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 3, which indicated the resident had severe cognitive impairment. The MDS indicated the resident required extensive assistance of one person for bed mobility. According to the MDS, transfers only occurred one to two times during the assessment period, while walking and ambulation did not occur.
A review of an admission Morse Fall Scale, dated 05/31/2023, indicated Resident #38 scored 75.0, indicating the resident was at High Risk for Falling. The scale indicated Resident #38 had a history of falls, had impaired gait, and overestimated or forgot their limits in relation to their ability to ambulate.
A review of Resident #38's comprehensive care plans revealed a Focus, with a start date of 05/31/2023, that indicated the resident was at risk for falls related to deconditioning. Interventions added on 05/31/2023 directed staff to ensure the resident's call light was within reach, encourage the resident to use the call light, and anticipate the resident's needs. Another Focus, initiated on 05/31/2023, indicated Resident #38 had an activities of daily living self-care deficit related to impaired balance. This focus included an intervention, initiated on 05/31/2023 and revised on 06/07/2023, that indicated the resident required quarter-length siderails during the provision of care to assist with bed mobility. On 06/08/2023 the care plan Focus was updated to include interventions that directed staff to keep the resident's bed in the lowest position and to place a fall mat beside the bed.
A review of Progress Notes revealed a Post Fall Note, dated 06/12/2023 at 4:30 PM, that indicated Resident #38 was found sitting on the floor at the foot of the bed. The note indicated the resident had bowel movement (BM) all over their hands, bottom, down their legs, and all over the floor and bed. The note indicated the resident was placed back in bed, bathed, and changed. According to the note, Resident #38 sustained skin tears to the left elbow and left knee. The note indicated staff would continue to monitor the resident. The note did not include reference to any immediate interventions to prevent Resident #38 from falling again.
A review of an incident report, dated 06/12/2023 at 4:30 PM, revealed Resident #38 sustained an unwitnessed fall in their room. The resident was found on the floor at the end of the bed with BM all over them. The Immediate Action Taken was to assist the resident back to bed and clean the resident, bed, and floor. There was no indication staff had been interviewed to determine the last time the resident was seen or the condition of the resident on last observation. The incident report indicated there were no predisposing environmental factors, and physiological factors included confusion, incontinence, gait imbalance, and impaired memory. Situational factors included ambulation without assistance. There was no information included about the height of the resident's bed or whether fall mats were in place at the time of the fall.
A review of a Monthly Incident/Accident QA [quality assurance] Log revealed Resident #38 sustained a fall in their room on 06/12/2023. The log indicated the resident did not sustain any injuries. The Root Cause was listed as, Resident unable to recall cause of fall. Resident found sitting on floor at end of the bed, barefoot, and had bm [BM] all over [his/her] bottom, hands, down legs, on feet, all over floor and on bed. The log indicated Resident #38's care plan was updated but did not indicate what updates had been made and/or recommended.
A review of Resident #38's care plan Focus, addressing fall risk (initiated on 05/31/2023 and last revised on 06/08/2023) revealed no interventions had been added related to the resident's 06/12/2023 fall. On 06/15/2023, an additional Focus area was added that indicated Resident #38 had recurrent falls related to poor safety awareness and cognitive deficit. On 06/15/2023, planned interventions directed staff to obtain a urinalysis with culture and sensitivity if indicated, and to conduct neurological checks (neurological checks include level of consciousness, movement, hand grasp, speech, vital signs, pupil reaction and pupil size) per facility policy. On 06/21/2023, an intervention was added that directed staff to Continue interventions on the at-risk plan.
A review of Progress Notes revealed a Health Status Note, dated 07/04/2023 at 6:38 AM, that indicated the nurse was called to the room by Resident #38's roommate. Resident #38 was found sitting on the floor, leaning against the bed. The roommate reported the resident was sitting on the side of the bed and scooted off the bed. The note did not include reference to any immediate interventions to prevent Resident #38 from falling again.
A review of a Monthly Incident/Accident QA Log revealed Resident #38 sustained a fall in their room on 07/04/2023. The log indicated the resident did not sustain any injuries. The Root Cause was listed as, Resident unable to recall cause of fall resident found sitting on floor leaning against [his/her] bed with [his/her] feet pointed at roommates' [sic] bed, sitting on [his/her] covers and [his/her] pillows, roommate stated [he/she] sat up on the side of the bed and was talking to me but when I asked [him/her] what [he/she] said [he/she] scooted [his/her] self off the bed. The Monthly Incident/Accident QA Log did not specify the height of the resident's bed or if fall mats were in place at the time of the fall. The log indicated Resident #38's care plan was updated but did not indicate what updates had been made and/or recommended.
A review of Resident #38's care plan Focus, addressing recurrent falls (initiated on 06/15/2023), revealed on 07/05/2023 the care plan was updated to include an intervention for non-skid strips to the floor by the bed, despite a witness to the fall reporting the resident scooted off the side of the bed.
A review of a Progress Notes revealed a Health Status Note, dated 07/17/2023 at 5:45 PM, that indicated the nurse walked into Resident #38's room to give medication and noted the resident was not in the bed. The note indicated the nurse walked to the other side of the room and found the resident lying on the floor.
A review of a Post Fall Observation, dated 07/17/2023 at 3:34 PM and completed by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #20, revealed Resident #38 was last seen in bed before the fall, the resident was barefoot, and no restraints or adaptive equipment were in use at the time of the fall. According to the report, the nurse reviewed and determined the resident was receiving nine or more medications, including antihypertensives, the resident had a history of multiple falls, in which the resident attempted to get out of bed but could not walk or stand. Potential factors that could have contributed to the fall were listed as NA [not applicable], and measures taken to prevent further falls were listed as unknown at this time due to residents' mental status. The Post Fall Observation did not specify the height of the resident's bed, if fall mats were in place at the time of the fall, or if non-skid strips had been applied to the floor per the 07/05/2023 care plan update.
A review of a Monthly Incident/Accident QA Log revealed Resident #38 sustained a fall in their room on 07/17/2023. The log indicated the resident did not sustain any injuries. The Root Cause was listed as, Resident unable to recall cause of fall. The nurse states she walked into the resident's room and found resident lying on left side of bed on [his/her] right side. The Monthly Incident/Accident QA Log did not specify the height of the resident's bed, if fall mats were in place at the time of the fall, or if non-skid strips had been applied to the floor per the 07/05/2023 care plan update.
A telephone interview was held with LPN #20 on 09/14/2023 at 10:35 AM. LPN #20 stated there were no non-skid strips or fall mat being used at the time of Resident #38's fall on 07/17/2023. LPN #20 stated that on 07/17/2023 she had gone into Resident #38's room to give the resident medications, and the resident was not in bed. LPN #20 stated she found the resident between the bed and the wall, under the bed. LPN #20 stated she had not put an immediate intervention in place after the fall to prevent reoccurrence of falls.
An observation was made of Resident #38 on 09/11/2023 at 3:10 PM. Resident #38 was found in bed. A sign was noted over the head of Resident #38's bed that indicated a fall mat should be on the floor at all times when the resident was in bed. No fall mat was on the floor, and no fall mat was seen in the resident's room.
An observation was made on 09/12/2023 at 10:05 AM. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #9 and CNA #10 were providing care to Resident #38. There was no fall mat on the floor. During the care observation, the Housekeeping Supervisor (HS) brought in two fall mats. CNA #9 and CNA #10 both stated they had not seen any fall mats by Resident #38's bedside since the resident arrived on the unit about a month ago.
An interview was held with LPN #14 on 09/12/2023 at 10:56 AM. The LPN stated she was unable to recall Resident #38 having a fall mat on the floor.
On 09/13/2022 at 11:40 AM, an interview was held with Registered Nurse (RN) #19. RN #19 stated she had worked in the facility for about a month and was familiar with Resident #38. RN #19 stated she had seen fall mats in Resident #38's room and indicated if the fall mats were not in place, they may have been taken out for cleaning. RN #19 stated that before taking dirty fall mats for cleaning, new fall mats should have been placed.
The HS was interviewed on 09/13/2023 at 1:46 PM. The HS stated that prior to her delivering fall mats to Resident #38's room on 09/12/2023, there had been no fall mats in the resident's room. The HS stated RN #21 told her to take the fall mats to the resident's room.
An observation was made of Resident #38's room on 09/14/2023 at 8:53 AM. There were no non-skid strips applied to the floor in the resident's room.
An interview was conducted with CNA #29 on 09/14/2023 at 9:21 AM. CNA #29 stated that prior to the week of survey, she had no memory of seeing any fall mats by Resident #38's bed and indicated she did not recall seeing any non-skid strips on the resident's floor.
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) was interviewed on 09/14/2023 at 12:27 PM. The ADON stated nurses were expected to place immediate interventions to prevent further falls by the resident. The ADON stated finding the root cause of a resident's fall was not the responsibility of one person. The ADON reviewed Resident #38's 06/12/2023 fall and acknowledged no interventions were added at the time of the fall. She stated there should have been interventions added. The ADON reviewed the information for Resident #38's 07/04/2023 fall and stated that without the knowledge of what footwear the resident wore, the resident's level of continence, the height of the bed, or if the fall mat was in place, the investigation was incomplete. The ADON then reviewed the fall information for Resident #38's 07/17/2023 fall and stated she saw no intervention that was added at the time of the fall. The ADON stated a thorough investigation meant to evaluate all pieces of the fall, including what caused the resident to fall and determining whether all interventions were in place to prevent falls. The ADON said care plans should be re-evaluated after each incident. The ADON stated each unit manager was responsible for making sure fall prevention interventions were in place. The ADON said she expected all care plan interventions to be used. The ADON stated it upset her that Resident #38's fall interventions were not in place.
An interview was held with RN #21, a unit manager, on 09/15/2023 at 10:04 AM. RN #21 stated that when a resident fell, staff were expected to assess the resident, determine the reason for the fall, and implement an intervention at the time of the fall. RN #21 stated factors for consideration when adding interventions included the resident's continence, vision, hearing, and physical abilities. RN #21 said the purpose of adding interventions was to prevent additional falls. RN #21 stated a complete fall investigation included interviews with staff, making sure interventions had been placed, continence status, the type of footwear worn by the resident, the height of the bed, and the last time care was provided. RN #21 reviewed the fall reports for Resident #38 and stated information was missing. She said she did not consider the fall reports thorough investigations, and the root cause of Resident #38's falls had not been determined. RN #21 reviewed the Monthly Incident/Accident QA Logs and stated there was still no investigation or root cause and indicated the logs only stated what happened. RN #21 stated that when she reviewed the care plan for Resident #38, she realized the resident should have had fall mats by the bed and thought perhaps the mats had not been transferred when Resident #38's room was changed.
An interview was held with RN #16, a unit manager, on 09/15/2023 at 12:27 PM. RN #16 stated Resident #38 had lived on her unit from 06/26/2023 until 08/11/2023. On the resident's admission to the unit, RN #16 stated she had been told Resident #38 had previous falls but was unsure what interventions were in place at the time of transfer to her unit. RN #16 stated she expected the nurses to try to figure out why each fall occurred, such as trying to determine what was going on and describe what was found, including describing any environmental obstacles and footwear. RN #16 reviewed the fall reports for Resident #38 and stated details and immediate interventions were missing. RN #16 stated thorough fall investigations were important to prevent other falls.
An interview was held with RN #17, the staff educator, on 09/15/2023 at 1:00 PM. RN #17 stated she taught nurses that when a resident experienced a fall, they were to paint a picture of what happened and to include interventions such as low bed, non-skid socks, continence, or other factors that may have caused the resident to fall. RN #17 said nurses were also taught to place interventions at the time of the fall to prevent the resident from experiencing further falls. RN #17 reviewed the Monthly Incident/Accident QA Logs for Resident #38's falls and stated she did not consider the QA notes a thorough investigation. RN #17 added a thorough investigation was needed to determine the root cause of why Resident #38 fell and to identify any other factors that may have influenced the fall, so appropriate actions could be taken to prevent other falls.
An interview was held with the MDS Director (MDS-D) on 09/15/2023 at 5:16 PM, and she stated non-skid strips on the floor would help when staff was standing the resident to keep the resident's feet from slipping. The MDS-D stated she expected staff to follow the interventions on the care plan and added the unit managers were responsible to make sure the fall prevention interventions were being used as directed by the care plan. The MDS-D stated weekly at-risk meetings were held to discuss falls, but only the falls were discussed and not necessarily the interventions.
An interview was held with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 09/15/2023 at 5:36 PM. The DON stated staff were expected to complete incident reports and the proper documentation according to the facility's policy. The DON stated she expected an immediate intervention to be placed for falls. The DON stated she had reviewed the incident reports for Resident #38's falls and agreed there could have been more investigation done. The DON added unit managers were expected to review incident reports for a complete investigation, and residents' falls were reviewed daily in a clinical meeting attended by unit managers, the ADON, and the DON. The DON stated she expected the care plan to be followed and revised after falls. The DON added it was the responsibility of the unit manager and the assigned nurse to make sure interventions were used as indicated by the care plan.
An interview was held with the Administrator on 09/15/2023 at 6:28 PM. The Administrator stated she expected staff to follow the care plan interventions. The Administrator stated she expected staff to investigate how and why the resident fell. The Administrator stated interventions were expected to be placed at the time of any fall to prevent further falls.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide physician ordered nutritional supplements Resident #76, one of two residents reviewed who h...
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Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide physician ordered nutritional supplements Resident #76, one of two residents reviewed who had weight loss and physician orders for nutritional supplements.
Findings included:
A review of the undated facility policy titled, Supplements, indicated, . Residents receiving supplements may include those who are underweight, who are on therapeutic diets and those with poor intake (50%), weight loss, skin problems, and other problems addressed on care plans . Consumption of these supplements is recorded in the resident's medical record by nursing services .
A review of the admission Record for Resident #76 revealed the facility admitted the resident on 05/31/2023 with diagnoses that included fracture of the left femur, generalized muscle weakness, anemia, unspecified dementia, and adjustment disorder with depressed mood.
A review of a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) for Resident #76, with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 08/21/2023, revealed the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 3 (three), which indicated Resident #76 was severely cognitively impaired. The MDS indicated Resident #76 was able to eat independently. The MDS did not indicate the resident lost weight.
A review of a care plan focus statement, with a start date of 06/08/2023, indicated that Resident #76 had a potential nutritional problem related to dementia, transient ischemic attacks, anemia, and anxiety, with a goal of maintaining adequate nutritional status as evidenced by maintaining weight. The care plan included interventions with an initiation date of 07/19/2023 that directed staff to provide health shakes three times a day.
A review of the Dietitian Nutritional Assessment, dated 06/06/2023, indicated Resident #76's weight on 06/02/2023 was recorded as 180 pounds. The assessment indicated Resident #76 was able to eat independently after set-up assistance. The assessment indicated the estimated nutritional needs for Resident #76 were 25 to 30 kilocalories (kcal) per kilogram (kg) or 2045 to 2454 kcal per day. The assessment indicated the resident's intake was good and likely adequate to meet needs.
A review of the Weight Summary for Resident #76 revealed that on 06/30/2023 the resident's weight had gone down to 159 pounds, indicating a 21-pound weight loss (11.6% weight loss in 28 days). Further review of the Weight Summary revealed that on 08/11/2023 the weight for Resident #76 was recorded as 161.6 pounds, an 18.4-pound weight loss (7.5% weight loss in 60 days).
A review of Resident #76's Order Summary Report revealed that on 07/03/2023 health shakes (a milk-shake type nutritional supplement that is high in calories) were ordered to be served three times a day with meals.
A review of Resident #76's July 2023 and August 2023 Medication Administration Record [MAR] revealed no transcription of the order for health shakes or staff documentation indicating the health shakes were provided.
A review of Resident #76's Health Supplement log (used to indicate if a nutritional supplement/health shake was offered by staff), for the timeframe from 08/16/2023 to 09/13/2023, revealed there were nine entries indicating the health supplement was not applicable, fifty entries indicating the health supplement was not provided, one entry indicating the resident refused, and four entries indicating the health supplement was provided. The amount of health supplement consumed was not recorded in this log.
An observation was made on 09/12/2023 at 12:15 PM of the lunch meal. Resident #76 had no health shake on their meal tray. On 09/13/2023 at 8:15 AM, Resident #76's breakfast tray was observed, and there was no health shake on the meal tray.
An observation was made of Resident #76's lunch meal tray on 09/13/2023 at 12:12 PM. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #9 delivered the resident's tray, set the tray up, and opened items for the resident. CNA #9 stated Resident #76 was independent with eating. The resident was served cabbage, a bowl of beans, ground meat, a piece of cornbread, and fruit cobbler. There was no health shake on the resident's meal tray.
CNA #9 was interviewed on 09/13/2023 at 12:15 PM and stated that on the days she worked, she was assigned to provide care for Resident #76 and that included set-up assistance for all three meals. CNA #9 said Resident #76 received no health shake or other nutritional supplement but added the resident's family provided snacks for the resident.
An interview was held with CNA #10 on 09/13/2023 at 12:30 PM. The CNA stated she previously served Resident #76's meal trays and stated the resident had not received a nutritional supplement such as a health shake. The CNA stated if any resident received a nutritional supplement, the information would be located on the tray card. The CNA viewed a tray card and pointed out where the information about a nutritional supplement/health shake would be located. On review of Resident #76's tray card, there was no nutritional supplement listed.
An interview was conducted with CNA #36 on 09/14/2023 at 8:58 AM. CNA #36 stated she had served Resident #76 their breakfast and added there had been no nutritional supplement such as a health shake on the resident's meal tray.
An interview was held with CNA #29 on 09/14/2023 at 8:58 AM. CNA #29 stated she worked with Resident #76 at times and had not seen any nutritional supplement such as a health shake on the resident's meal trays.
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) was interviewed on 09/14/2023 at 12:27 PM and stated that when the weight committee (a meeting attended by the unit managers, Director of Nursing [DON], ADON, Dietary Manager [DM] and Administrator) made a recommendation to add health shakes or nutritional supplements to increase a resident's weight or maintain a resident's weight, an order was obtained from the physician. The ADON stated she expected the dietary department to send the nutritional supplements/health shakes to Resident #76 as ordered.
A telephone interview was held with the Registered Dietitian (RD) on 09/14/2023 at 2:10 PM. The RD confirmed Resident #76 had experienced significant weight loss and added it was not good that the resident had not received the ordered nutritional supplements. The RD stated the nutritional supplement added 600 to 840 calories per day depending on the exact type of nutritional supplement the resident received. The RD stated that at this time Resident #76's weight was stable, and the resident had gained a few pounds. The RD added that not receiving the nutritional supplement could have resulted in Resident #76 having additional weight loss.
A review of Resident #76's September 2023 MAR revealed transcription of an order for health shakes three times daily with meals with a start date of 09/13/2023. The MAR indicated the resident was provided a health shake with breakfast on 09/14/2023 and staff documented the resident consumed 50%.
An interview was held with the Dietary Manager (DM) on 09/15/2023 at 8:22 AM. The DM stated dietary audits were completed prior to every quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) meeting. The DM said she compared provider orders for each resident with what was listed on the tray ticket. The DM stated she had no clue as to how the nutritional supplement/health shake for Resident #76 was missed. The DM stated there was documentation in the weight meeting notes that indicated there was a recommendation that Resident #76 receive nutritional shakes, but the dietary department had not received a dietary communication slip from the nursing department. The DM stated Resident #76's appetite had improved, and the resident had gained weight. The DM added a negative outcome from the resident not receiving the health shakes as ordered could have been continued weight loss for Resident #76.
The DON was interviewed on 09/15/2023 at 5:36 PM and stated she expected staff to follow physician's orders and was unsure why Resident #76 had not received the ordered health shakes.
An interview was held with the Administrator on 09/15/2023 at 6:38 PM and she stated she expected staff to follow physician's orders including providing nutritional supplements as ordered.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
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Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and facility policy and document review, the facility failed to ensure staff appropriately used and discarded personal protective equipment (PPE) for three (Residents ...
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Based on observation, interview, and facility policy and document review, the facility failed to ensure staff appropriately used and discarded personal protective equipment (PPE) for three (Residents #308, #38, and #47) of three residents reviewed who had transmission-based precautions implemented. These residents lived on three of six halls where residents resided. Resident #308 tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and required contact and droplet precautions. Resident #38 and Resident #47 were identified as requiring enhanced barrier precautions.
Findings included:
A review of the facility policy titled, Infection Prevention and Control Program Policy, with a revision date of 01/20/2023, indicated, . All staff shall use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to established facility policy governing the use of PPE .
Review of the facility policy titled, Isolation - Categories of Transmission-Based Precautions, revised in 10/2018, indicated, . Transmission-Based Precautions are initiated when a resident develops signs and symptoms of a transmissible infection; arrives for admission with symptoms of an infection; or has a laboratory confirmed infection; and is at risk of transmitting the infection to other residents . The policy indicated, . 1. Contact Precautions may be implemented for residents known or suspected to be infected with microorganisms that can be transmitted by direct contact with the resident or indirect contact with environmental surfaces or resident-care items in the resident's environment . and . 5. Staff and visitors will wear a disposable gown upon entering the room and remove before leaving the room and avoid touching potentially contaminated surfaces with clothing after gown is removed . The policy further indicated, .Droplet Precautions 1. Droplet Precautions may be implemented for an individual documented or suspected to be infected with microorganisms transmitted by droplets (large-particle droplets [larger than 5 (five) microns in size] that can be generated by the individual coughing, sneezing, talking or by performance of procedures such as suctioning.) . 3. Masks will be worn when entering the room. 4. Gloves, gown and goggles should be worn if there is a risk of spraying respiratory secretions .
1. Resident #308's Point of Care Testing Results, dated 09/11/2023, revealed the resident had a positive COVID-19 test that day.
A review of Resident #308's Order Summary Report revealed a physician's order, dated 09/11/2023, that indicated contact/droplet precautions were to be implemented every shift until 09/21/2023 due to the resident testing positive for COVID-19.
A review of Resident #308's care plan focus statement, with an initiation date of 09/11/2023, indicated the resident tested positive for COVID-19 and staff were to implement contact and droplet precautions.
During an observation on 09/13/2023 at 9:14 AM Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #11 entered Resident #308's private room after donning gloves, a gown, and goggles. CNA #11 was already wearing an N-95 mask when she approached the resident's room, and she wore the same mask when she entered the room. At 9:18 AM, CNA #11 was observed exiting the room wearing only the N-95 mask; all other PPE had been removed. Resident #308's room had a sign posted on the door that indicated, Contact Precautions. The sign did not indicate which PPE staff were to use. Another sign posted on the door indicated, Droplet Precautions and directed staff to perform hand hygiene and don a surgical mask before entering the room and on leaving the room the sign indicated to dispose of the mask and perform hand hygiene. PPE supplies were hung on the door to the resident's room and included N-95 masks, goggles, face shields, gowns, and gloves.
During an interview on 09/13/2023 at 9:20 AM, CNA #11 stated she entered Resident #308's room wearing a gown, goggles, gloves, and the N-95 mask she had been wearing during her shift. She stated she was unsure about what to do with the goggles and left them in the room. CNA #11 stated she did not leave the N-95 mask in the room because it was the only one she had, and she did not think she should be out in the hall without the mask. CNA #11 stated the signage on the door was confusing about which PPE to use so she put everything on that was available. She stated if a visitor came to Resident #308's room they would probably be confused because the signs did not list what PPE they should wear or inform them to throw away the PPE before leaving the room.
During an observation on 09/13/2023 at 9:28 AM, Nursing Assistant in Training (NAT) #3 exited Resident #308's room wearing a KN-95 mask. During an interview at that time, NAT #3 stated she recently completed CNA training courses and knew she should wear the PPE that was listed on the door. She stated she wore all the PPE available, including the KN-95 mask she was wearing earlier in her shift and a face shield, goggles, gloves, and a gown that were donned before entering the resident's room. NAT #3 stated she discarded all the PPE except the mask because she was confused about discarding the mask. She stated if a visitor to Resident #308's room would be confused, and they may not wear the proper PPE.
During an interview on 09/13/2023 at 2:15 PM, Registered Nurse (RN) #18 stated she was the RW Unit Manager for the hall that included Resident #308's room. She stated the resident tested positive for COVID-19 on 09/11/2023. RN #18 stated staff should wear the PPE listed on the door outside the resident's room and remove all PPE before exiting the room. She stated the risk of exiting the room while wearing the same mask worn during Resident #308's care would be contamination of the mask and possible transmission to others. She stated the N-95 mask should be discarded in the resident's room and then a new mask should be donned outside of the room.
During an interview on 09/14/2023 at 1:21 PM, the Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) stated the staff should not have come out of Resident #308's room wearing any PPE, including the mask worn in the room. She said staff should stop at the door to remove the PPE and staff could not wear the masks worn in the room outside of the room. The ICP stated the risk of wearing a potentially contaminated mask may be transmission of COVID-19.
During an interview on 09/15/2023 at 11:23 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated that for a resident who tested positive for COVID-19, staff should dispose of their mask before exiting the room and don a new mask after they exited the room.
During an interview on 09/15/2023 at 1:21 PM, the Administrator stated that for a room housing a resident with COVID-19, she expected staff to put on a new mask when leaving the room according to Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidance.
2. Resident #47's Order Summary Report revealed a physician's order, dated 01/18/2023, which indicated enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) were to be implemented every shift due to a history of ESBL (extended spectrum beta-lactamase) in the resident's urine.
A review of Resident #47's care plan focus statement, with an initiation date of 01/18/2023, indicated there was a potential for transmission of microorganisms from the resident to another resident or staff related to ESBL resistance. Interventions directed staff to implement EBP, perform hand hygiene before and after resident care, remove PPE and discard in the trash before leaving the resident's room, and wear PPE for high contact activities including assisting the resident with bathing, showering, dressing, transferring, changing linens, personal hygiene, toileting, and incontinence care.
During an observation on 09/13/2023 at 9:04 AM Resident #47's room had an EBP sign posted on the door and PPE hanging on the outside of the door. The EBP sign indicated staff should wear gloves and a gown when assisting the resident with dressing, bathing, transferring, changing linens, providing hygiene, changing briefs, or toileting. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #8 was observed to exit the room with Resident #47 who was in a wheelchair. Observation of Resident #47's room revealed no gown had been discarded in the room.
During an interview on 09/13/2023 at 9:06 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #12 stated Resident #47 had ESBL in their urine. LPN #12 stated staff should wear a gown, gloves, and a mask when providing care for the resident. For PPE disposal, LPN #12 stated staff should discard the PPE in the resident's room.
During an interview on 09/13/2023 at 9:12 AM, CNA #8 stated she did not use a gown when assisting the resident and only used a mask and gloves. She stated she assisted Resident #47 with dressing, transfers to the toilet, and transfers to the wheelchair. CNA #8 stated she was aware the resident was on EBP, and she should have worn a gown.
During an interview on 09/13/2023 at 2:05 PM, Registered Nurse (RN) #16 stated when providing direct resident care for a resident with ESBL, staff should wear gloves, a gown, and a mask, and CNA #8 did not wear the appropriate PPE when assisting Resident #47.
During an interview on 09/14/2023 at 1:11 PM, the Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) stated EBP was an extra precaution. She stated that for care of a resident with ESBL, staff should wear a mask, gloves, and a gown. The ICP stated the risk was transmission to another resident from the staff's clothing.
During an interview on 09/15/2023 at 11:23 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated it was a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that EBP be put in place for certain higher risk microorganisms or residents with wounds or catheters. She stated she expected staff to follow the protocols for PPE in a room where EBP were implemented.
During an interview on 09/15/2023 at 1:21 PM, the Administrator stated EBP were an extra way to protect the residents, and she expected staff to follow the directions related to PPE that was listed on the sign on the door. The Administrator acknowledged that Resident #47 had physician orders for the EBP.
3. A review of an Order Summary Report revealed a physician's order with a start date of 08/14/2023 that indicated enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) were to be implemented every shift for Resident #38 due to a history of ESBL (extended spectrum beta-lactamase).
A review of a care plan focus statement, with an initiation date of 06/07/2023, indicated EBP were to be implemented for Resident #38 due to a history of ESBL in the urine.
An observation was made on 09/11/2023 at 3:10 PM of the Hospice Nurse (HN) and Registered Nurse (RN) #21 entering Resident #38's room. There was a sign on the door to the resident's room that indicated EBP were to be implemented. Hanging on the door was a container that was filled with PPE. Both the HN and RN #21 conducted hand hygiene and donned gloves, but not gowns, before removing the resident's adult brief and inspecting the resident's skin.
An observation was made on 09/12/2023 at 10:05 AM of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #9 and CNA #10 in Resident #38's room providing morning care. The CNAs did not don gowns prior to providing morning care.
An interview was held with CNA #9 on 09/12/2023 at 10:25 AM. CNA #9 stated she knew the sign on the resident's door was for EBP, which meant when she provided care, she should don PPE. CNA #9 stated she did not wear a gown when providing the resident's morning care and stated she was in a rush and had forgotten.
An interview was held on 09/12/2023 at 10:56 AM with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #14. LPN #14 stated EBP meant using more precautions due to a condition the resident had. She stated that when providing care, gloves should be worn and depending on the type of care given, a gown should be worn. LPN #14 stated if a CNA provided a bed bath, a gown should be worn. The LPN said if a nurse conducted a skin inspection or pressure ulcer care the nurse was expected to wear gloves, but wearing a gown would depend on the size of the pressure ulcer. She clarified the statement by adding if a resident had a massive wound the nurse wore a gown, but a gown was not required when providing care for a skin tear.
An interview was held with RN #21 on 09/15/2023 at 11:02 AM. She stated Resident #38 had a sign on the door for EBP, which meant she should have worn a gown when she assessed the resident's skin. RN #21 stated she just forgot. RN #21 stated gowns should be worn by CNAs when providing baths when a resident required EBP.
An interview was held with the Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) on 09/14/2023 at 1:11 PM. The ICP stated EBP created confusion for the staff, and residents had told her they did not like the EBP sign on the door because they felt the signage singled them out. The ICP stated the EBP signage found on Resident #38's door was for a bacterium in the urine that was difficult to treat. She stated the risk of not following EBP would be transmission of ESBL to another resident. The ICP stated EBP was an extra precaution but was not used if a resident was actively sick and required transmission-based precautions such as contact or droplet precautions. The ICP stated the CNAs knew they should have worn gowns when caring for Resident #38, they just did not wear them.
An interview was held with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 09/15/2023 at 11:23 AM. The DON stated the recommendations for EBP were from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and stated EBP provided an extra layer of protection. The DON stated she expected staff to follow the protocols for EBP that were listed on the door and included a mask, a gown, and gloves. The DON stated the risk of not following EBP could be transmission to the staff themselves or to other residents if the staff spread whatever the resident had.
An interview was conducted with the Administrator on 09/15/2023 at 1:21 PM. The Administrator stated EBP was an extra way to protect the resident and added if staff were providing direct care, they should wear the PPE listed on the door to the resident's room. The Administrator acknowledged that Resident #38 had a physician order for EBP.