Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, LLC

2001 Hampton Place, Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 986-9945
For profit - Limited Liability company 140 Beds CENTRAL ARKANSAS NURSING CENTERS Data: November 2025 3 Immediate Jeopardy citations
Trust Grade
0/100
#198 of 218 in AR
Last Inspection: May 2025

Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.

Overview

Jamestown Nursing and Rehab, LLC has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns and a poor reputation. In the state rankings, it stands at #198 of 218 in Arkansas, placing it in the bottom half of facilities, and #12 out of 12 in Benton County, showing that all local options are better. While the facility's issues appear to be improving, with the number of reported problems decreasing from 19 in 2024 to just 1 in 2025, it still faces serious concerns, including 32 total deficiencies, with three critical incidents that led to harm or potential harm to residents. Staffing is a mixed bag; it has an average rating of 3/5, but with a concerning 70% turnover rate, which is much higher than the state average, indicating instability. Additionally, the facility has incurred significant fines totaling $83,834, which is higher than 97% of Arkansas facilities, raising questions about compliance with regulations. Specific incidents include a resident who deteriorated and died due to a lack of proper care and interventions and another who was not adequately assessed or treated for pressure wounds, highlighting serious issues with both physical care and resident oversight.

Trust Score
F
0/100
In Arkansas
#198/218
Bottom 10%
Safety Record
High Risk
Review needed
Inspections
Getting Better
19 → 1 violations
Staff Stability
⚠ Watch
70% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
Penalties
⚠ Watch
$83,834 in fines. Higher than 83% of Arkansas facilities, suggesting repeated compliance issues.
Skilled Nurses
⚠ Watch
Each resident gets only 17 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Arkansas. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
Violations
⚠ Watch
32 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Overall Rating
★★★☆☆
3.0
Staff Levels
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Care Quality
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2024: 19 issues
2025: 1 issues

The Good

  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record

Facility shows strength in fire safety.

The Bad

1-Star Overall Rating

Below Arkansas average (3.1)

Significant quality concerns identified by CMS

Staff Turnover: 70%

24pts above Arkansas avg (46%)

Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity

Federal Fines: $83,834

Well above median ($33,413)

Moderate penalties - review what triggered them

Chain: CENTRAL ARKANSAS NURSING CENTERS

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

Staff turnover is elevated (70%)

22 points above Arkansas average of 48%

The Ugly 32 deficiencies on record

3 life-threatening 1 actual harm
May 2025 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0760 (Tag F0760)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation of medication administration, interview, record review, facility document review, policy review, and the manufacturer's instructions, the facility failed to follow manufacturer's ...

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Based on observation of medication administration, interview, record review, facility document review, policy review, and the manufacturer's instructions, the facility failed to follow manufacturer's instructions during the administration of insulin for 1 (Resident #69) of 4 residents sampled for medication administration. The findings are: A review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 03/24/2025 revealed Resident #69 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status score of 15, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. Resident #69 had active diagnoses which included renal insufficiency and diabetes mellitus. The resident also received daily injections of insulin A review of a Care Plan Report indicated Resident #69 had diabetes mellitus, with instructions to administer medications as ordered by the physician. A review of active Physician's Orders from 05/21/2025, revealed Resident #69 had diagnoses, which included: type 2 diabetes mellitus, with diabetic chronic kidney disease. Resident #69 had an order for a long-acting insulin to be administered subcutaneously, one time a day. During an observation on 05/21/2025 at 8:40 AM, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) was observed preparing an insulin pen for Resident #69. The ADON prepared the insulin pen, without priming it with two units, then administered the prescribed insulin dose to Resident #69, without holding the dose plunger in for a count of six, after the initial administration. The ADON immediately removed their finger from the plunger but held the insulin pen to the skin for a count of five. During an interview on 05/21/2025 at 8:37 AM, the ADON confirmed the insulin pen had not been primed, prior to administration, and the plunger had not been held down for a count of six, after stating the plunger had been released immediately. During an interview on 05/21/2025 at 9:26 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) was asked how an insulin pen should be prepared, prior to administration. The DON confirmed the insulin pen should have been primed prior to administration, with two units of insulin, and the plunger should be held down for the appropriate count, after the administration, usually five to ten seconds. The DON confirmed the expectation of the staff administering medications, according to the manufacturers recommendations, and to follow the facilities policies. During an interview on 05/21/2025 at 3:21 PM, Resident #69's Primary Care Physician (PCP), confirmed the dose ordered for the insulin pen, was expected to be administered. The PCP confirmed that if a dose was ordered, then that was the dose expected to be administered. If a dose was missed, then the resident may have needed to be assessed, and the dose adjusted. A review of a Medication, General Administration of policy revealed the physician's order must be verified prior to administering medications, and a current drug reference was available. An Inservice Education Report dated 05/22/2025, was reviewed and read in part, when injecting with an insulin pen, Step seven: turn the dose select to 2 units. Step eight: Hold the pen with the needle pointing up. Tap the top of the pen gently a few times to let any air bubbles rise to the top. Step nine: hold the pen with the needle pointing up. Press and hold the dose button until the dose counter shows 0. The 0 must line up with the dose pointer. A drop of insulin should be seen at the needle tip. If you do not see a drop of insulin, repeat steps 7 to 9 . Step Thirteen: press and hold down the dose button until the dose counter shows 0. The 0 must line up with the dose pointer. You may hear a click. Keep the needle in the skin after the dose counter has returned to 0 and slowly count to six. When the dose counter returns to 0, you will not get a full dose until 6 seconds later . The training was signed by five nursing staff. A review of the manufacturer ' s Instructions For Use, revised 07/2022, revealed the following steps: Priming your insulin pen, Step 7: Turn the dose selector to select 2 units. Step 8: hold the pen with the needle pointing up. Tap the top of the pen gently a few times to let any air bubbles rise to the top. Step nine: Hold the pen with the needle pointing up. Press and hold in the dose button until the dose counter shows 0. The 0 must line up with the dose pointer. A drop of insulin should be seen at the needle tip. If you do not see a drop of insulin, repeat steps 7 to 9. To administer the insulin pen injection, insert the needle into the skin, press and hold down the dose button until the counter reaches 0, keep the needle in the skin and count slowly to six. When the dose counter returns to 0, the patient will not get the full dose until 6 seconds later.
Dec 2024 8 deficiencies 3 IJ
CRITICAL (J) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Free from Abuse/Neglect (Tag F0600)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure physical and psychosocial care interventions were implement...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure physical and psychosocial care interventions were implemented and modified to meet a resident ' s activities of daily living needs and failed to exhaust all available remedies as evidenced by the deterioration of a resident ' s physical status resulting in death for 1 (Resident #1) of 8 sampled residents. It was determined the facility's non-compliance with one or more requirements of participation had caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to residents. The Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was related to State Operations Manual, Appendix PP, 483.12 (Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation) at a scope and severity of J. The IJ began on 08/19/2024 when maggots were observed to be imbedded in the body of Resident #1 by staff providing care, and pain was identified by the resident as the rationale for refusal of additional assessment and care. The Administrator and Nurse Consultants were notified of the IJ on 11/27/2024 at 11:07 AM. A Removal Plan was requested. The Removal Plan was accepted by the State Survey Agency on 12/09/2024 at 9:13 AM. The IJ was removed on 12/10/2024 at 3:32 PM after the survey team performed onsite verification that the Removal Plan had been implemented. Findings include: A review of a facility policy titled, Resident Rights, revised on 11/22/2016, indicated facility staff were trained on resident rights and involved in the implementation of the policy and procedure. Residents have a right to be informed of their health, medical condition and treatment, participate in or refuse treatment, be advised of alternative care and treatments and their consequences. Residents have the right to 15. Receive adequate and appropriate medical care, nursing care, protective and support services, and personal cleanliness in a safe and clean environment. , 22. Be transferred or discharged only for medical reasons, for your welfare or that of others . , 33. Be free from physical abuse and neglect . A review of a facility policy titled, Abuse, Neglect, Misappropriation and Exploitation Investigation and Reporting Policy, revised 10/18/2022, indicated, The Facility will endeavor to protect residents from maltreatment, which means adult abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation of residents. It recognizes resident rights to be free from physical, verbal, or mental abuse, corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, and any chemical and physical restraints as defined by federal regulation. Section II - Staff training and competency included in-service training programs that addressed resident rights, abuse policy including definitions and terminology, recognizing signs and symptoms of abuse, how and when and to whom allegations of mistreatment, neglect, and abuse will be reported, investigations on injuries of unknown origin. Section III - Identifying, investigating, and reporting, general policy included, all alleged, witnessed, or suspected resident maltreatment, including abuse and neglect shall be immediately reported to the Administrator or immediate supervisor and investigated by Facility management. All facility personnel, including all employees and any physician, owner, and Administrator, must immediately report all incidents of alleged, witnessed, or suspected resident maltreatment, including abuse and neglect, to the Administrator, or the Administrator ' s Designee who will report events as required by State law or regulation. When determining whether to report an incident, the definitions of abuse and neglect shall be considered. Any person in the facility suspecting the facility Administrator of any form of resident maltreatment or failing to report resident maltreatment is encouraged to go to the DON, consultant, or the State Agency. The Administrator or designee will immediately conduct an investigation of all incidents of alleged, witnessed, or suspected resident maltreatment. All alleged, witnessed, or suspected incidents must be reported according to state and federal law, within time restrictions required by law. All alleged violations are to be reported immediately but no later than 2 hours after allegation is made, to the Administrator, State Agency, local law enforcement, physician, coroner, State Registry, and resident ' s responsible party or emergency contact. Section IX - Definitions included Neglect, An act or omission by a caregiver responsible for the care and supervision of an endangered person or an impaired person constituting the negligent failure to: 1. Provide necessary treatment, rehabilitation, care, food, clothing, shelter, supervision, or medical services to an endangered person or an impaired person; , and 4. Provide goods or services to a long-term care facility resident necessary to avoid physical harm, mental anguish, or mental illness. Impaired person - A long-term care facility resident is presumed to be an impaired person. A Policy and Procedure was requested for catheters. The Administrator provided policy statement, We do not have a policy on urinary catheters. On 11/25/2024 at 12:25 PM, the Administrator stated the facility did not have a policy for wound care. The Medical Director was an independent contractor, and the facility did not have a job description for the Medical Director. Review of the job description for Administrator indicated the position was to manage and direct the day-to-day operations of the facility, and to learn and implement state and federal regulations. Responsibilities of the position included resident safety, reviews complaints and grievances, maintain written policies and procedures, assist department head with eliminating and correcting problem areas. Review of the job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) indicated the position responsibilities included assuring resident safety, day to day operation and management of the nursing department and working closely with the Administrator regarding coordination of resident services and functions of the nursing department. Review of the job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) indicated the position responsibilities included assuring resident safety and day-to-day operations of the nursing department, meeting with team members regarding coordination of resident services. Review of the job description for the Charge Nurse indicated the position responsibilities included assuring resident safety; perform nursing services for the comfort and well-being of the residents; check residents daily to determine status, assess, record, and report changes in residents ' condition to supervisor and attending physician; complete treatment orders; complete skin audits; identify nursing problems and respond and initiate immediate action; communicate problems to DON; provide emergency care to residents; assess resident needs and provide input for care. Review of the job description for the Treatment Nurse indicated the position responsibilities included assuring resident safety; completing treatment orders; assist and complete skin audits; safety of residents; identify safety hazards and special nursing problems and initiate immediate action; communicate problems and needs in nursing department; assess and report changes in resident condition and take follow-up action as necessary; provide emergency care to residents; assess resident ' s needs and provide input. Review of the job description for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) indicated the position responsibilities included assuring resident safety; identify resident problems and concerns and report them immediately to charge nurse or a licensed nurse; report changes in residents ' condition. A review of the Medical Director Retainer Agreement with an effective date 01/01/2018, indicated the duties of the Medical Director included guidance and oversite in the development and implementation of resident care policies that reflect current standards of practice; responsible for coordination of medical care in the facility; identifying, evaluating, and resolving medical and clinical concerns and issues affecting resident care, medical care or quality of life or were related to the provision of services by physicians and other licensed health care practitioners. Medical care through medical doctors, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) ' s, and telehealth services provided by the contracted provider limited liability company. A review of the medical director statement, provided by the Administrator, dated 12/11/2024, indicated the physician designated as the Medical Director was not the physician named as the Medical Director in the Medical Director Retainer Agreement, as the agreement was between the limited liability company providing a Medical Director and the facility and not with the individual provider. A review of the admission Assessment Communication, dated 05/17/2024 indicated Resident #1 was a hospital referral for possible long-term care (LTC) placement. Nursing information included Resident #1 required maximum assistance of two for rolling over in bed and moving from a laying to sitting position; required assistance with oral hygiene; maximum assistance toileting and perineal care, incontinent at times; mechanical lift for transfers and no restrictions on ambulation; cognitive status was alert and oriented; had a sacral decubitus ulcer; required a wheelchair; had a mood disorder and was receiving medication. A review of the Level I Preadmission Screen, also known as the DMS-787, with a completion date of 05/17/2024, indicated Resident #1 had a diagnosable major mental disorder indicated as panic or other severe anxiety disorder. A review of the Report of Disability Examination, also known as the DCO-0107S, with a signed date of 06/07/2024, indicated Resident #1 had a medical history that included severe morbid obesity, unspecified mood disorder, and chronic pain. Further review indicated Resident #1 had pain with movement classified as 10 on a scale of 1-10, 10 being the worst Medications listed included a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (antidepressant), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (antidepressant), two blood pressure medications, a muscle relaxant, oral opioid (pain reliever), opioid analgesic patch, and three medications for elevated blood sugar. A check box response to the question, Has the patient followed treatment recommendations? was No. Comments indicated Multiple instances - refusal of Care. A review of the Medical Review Team (MRT) Social Report for Adults, also known as the DCO-0108S, with an application date of 03/19/2024 indicated Resident #1 ' s illness, injury, or conditions limiting ability to work or perform household activities included chronic pain described as constant pain with treatment that included wound care and pain medication. MD #1 and APRN #11 were listed as physicians seen by Resident #1 in the past year, and Resident #1 was hospitalized from [DATE] to 05/20/2024. A review of the Hospital Medical Discharge Summary, with a discharge date d of 05/20/2024, indicated Resident #1 had morbid obesity, was chronically bedbound related to deconditioning and not moving much, surgically implanted catheter, poor social living scenario, and chronic pain. A note dated 5/7/24 indicated resident continued to refuse physical therapy and turning and there was a high concern for continued decline with refusal to comply. A note on 5/8/24-5/19/24 indicated Resident #1 had not been compliant with any activity. Instructions included wound care to perineal and gluteal area. A review of the admission Agreement, signed by Resident #1 on 05/20/2024, indicated due diligence would be used by the facility to obtain the services of a physician when the resident ' s condition required such medical attention and would attempt to obtain the services of another physician if resident ' s personal physician was unavailable. Further, the facility would obtain, at the discretion of the physician or the facility, ancillary services, such as physician or ambulance services, deemed necessary for the health and welfare of the resident. A review of the Acknowledgment of Receipt of Advanced Directive Information-Resident, signed by Resident #1 on 05/20/2024 indicated Resident #1 chose to have continued administration of all possible medical treatment, as ordered by the physician, to prolong life to the greatest extent possible without regard to condition, chance of recovery, or expense. A review of the Capacity Verification, dated 05/20/2024 did not indicate a capacity (an individual ' s mental or physical ability) and was signed by the resident and an unidentified facility representative. A review of the admission Record, indicated the facility admitted Resident #1 on 05/20/2024 with diagnoses that included pressure ulcer of the sacral region, type 2 diabetes mellitus, malaise (an indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness), morbid obesity, mood affective disorder, and chronic pain. A review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 05/27/2024, indicated Resident #1 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. Resident #1 ' s mood interview, sections C through I were not completed related to negative symptom responses to the first two questions, and a total mood severity score indicated 00. Resident #1 had impairment of bilateral lower extremities, used a wheelchair for mobility, was dependent on staff for toileting and dressing; required substantial/maximal assistance with oral hygiene and personal hygiene; required setup/cleanup assistance with eating; and refused shower/bathing self. Resident #1 was dependent on staff to roll left and right, refused to sit up, refused to transfer to a chair, refused to use wheelchair, and refused to transfer for a tub or shower. Resident #1 had an indwelling urinary catheter and was continent of bowel. Active diagnoses were identified as diabetes mellitus, morbid obesity, mood affective disorder, and chronic pain described as occurring frequently and not interfering with daily activities. Prognoses of life expectancy of less than 6 months indicated no. Skin condition indicated a stage IV (most severe stage, significant tissue loss, damage extends through all layers of skin exposing muscle, tendon/bone, high risk of infection) pressure ulcer was present on admission and Resident #1 was at risk of developing pressure ulcers. Resident #1 medications received included an antidepressant and opioid. Resident #1 had a goal to remain in the facility and not return to the community. Care areas identified included activities of daily living (ADL) functional/rehabilitation potential; urinary incontinence and indwelling catheter; falls; nutritional status; dehydration/fluid maintenance; pressure ulcer; psychotropic drug use; and pain. A review of the significant change MDS, with an ARD of 08/23/2024, indicated changes from the admission MDS included the following: Resident #1 exhibited behavior described as worsening for rejection of care occurring daily. Resident #1 refused shower/bathe, dressing, rolling left or right in bed, and any transferring; required supervision with oral hygiene. Resident #1 was always incontinent of bowel. Pain was described as effecting sleep, interfering with therapy activities, and day to day activities almost constantly, and rated as a 10 on a scale of 0-10 with 10 being the worst pain imagined. Resident #1 did not receive scheduled pain medication. Medications included an antibiotic. Care areas identified included cognitive loss/dementia and behavioral symptoms. A review of Resident #1 ' s care plan with a resolved date of 10/22/2024, indicated Resident #1 ' s code status as full code, indicating wanting cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Interventions included providing the opportunity for resident to discuss feelings and ask questions related to end of life decisions and review code status; and a change in code status to do not resuscitate (DNR) with interventions that included checking for resident signature on consent form; verify physician order; review code status with resident annually and as needed; acknowledge right to revoke DNR status; and a. Resident #1 was placed on contact isolation on 08/21/2024 due to wound and wound myiasis (a parasitic infection that occurs when fly larvae [maggots] burrow into the skin of a live animal and feed on its tissue) related to refusal of wound care. Interventions included pest control with a fly light trap, treatment of myiasis as ordered by physician, and wound care as ordered by physician resident refused; and b. Resident #1 had an ADL self-care performance deficit related to chronic pain, refusing ADL care, turning, wound treatment, incontinent care and catheter care. Interventions included, resident was totally dependent on 2 staff for bathing/showering, mobility, dressing, toileting, transferring with mechanical lift, was bedfast, used bedrails for independence with turning and positioning, dependent on 1 staff for personal and oral hygiene, required skin inspection and was to be observed for redness, open areas, scratches, cuts, bruises and report changes to nurse; and c. Resident #1 exhibited behaviors that included rejection of care with interventions that included providing staff training on behaviors, notification to the physician of changes in behavior, and administering and monitoring effectiveness of medications; and d. Resident #1 was resistant to care evidenced by refusal of care, to be repositioned, refused skin assessments and treatments. Interventions included allowing Resident #1 to make decisions about treatment to provide sense of control, educate on outcome of non-compliance, encourage participation during care activities, clearly explain care activities prior to contact, negotiate ADL care times to allow resident participation, change approach if Resident #1 becomes agitated and notify charge nurse of situation; and e. Resident #1 had no impaired cognitive function/dementia based on BIMS score of 15, would remain oriented to person, place, situation and time, and would maintain current level of decision-making ability. Interventions included engaging in pleasant topic conversation prior to initiating care; and f. Resident #1 was receiving opioid pain medication therapy with interventions that included administering medication as ordered by physician and monitoring side effects of the medication; and g. Resident #1 had antidepressant medications related to affective mood disorder with interventions that included administering medications as ordered and monitoring side effects and effectiveness every shift. A black box medication warning indicated observation and monitoring for suicidality, unusual changes in behaviors, and clinical worsening; and h. Resident #1 had a mood problem related to mood affective disorder with interventions that included behavioral health consults, monitoring for irritability, mood changes, and agitation; and i. Resident #1 had chronic pain with interventions to anticipate need for pain relief, evaluate effectiveness of interventions, monitor for non-verbal pain, mood/behavior changes and review impact on functional ability and impact on cognition; and j. Resident #1 had a pressure ulcer to coccyx/sacrum and potential for development of pressure ulcers and refused treatment that included wound care, turning and repositioning, wound assessments per protocol and full skin assessments. Goals included healing of the pressure ulcer, remain free of infection, and maintain or develop clean intact skin. Interventions included administration of medication and treatments as ordered, educating resident on causes of breakdown and frequent positioning; and k. Resident #1 had an indwelling catheter. Interventions included changing catheter as ordered, resident refused catheter changes and care; monitor and report signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection, that included foul smelling urine, altered mental status, change in behavior. Resident #1 refused a follow up urology appointment. A review of Order Summary Report, with active orders as of 10/01/024, indicated Resident #1 had an order to admit to LTC (long term care); a pain assessment every shift with a start date of 05/20/2024; treatment of coccyx wound daily and as needed with a start date of 05/23/2024; an antidepressant daily for mood affective disorder, with a start date of 05/21/2024; oral opioid pain medication every 4 hours as needed for severe pain with a start date of 07/26/2024; an opioid pain medication every 4 hours as needed for pain; an antidepressant at bedtime for mood affective disorder, with a start date of 05/20/2024. A review of the Nsg [Nursing] Admit/Readmit/Quarterly Assessment, dated 05/20/2024 indicated a skin assessment integrity comment, Stage four noted to resident ' s coccyx with wet to dry treatment in place. Sensory Perception indicated Resident #1 ' s ability to meaningfully respond to pressure related discomfort was slightly limited, was able to respond to verbal commands, cannot always communicate discomfort or the need to be turned OR has some sensory impairment limiting the ability to feel pain or discomfort in 1 or 2 extremities. Resident was bedfast and had very limited mobility and was unable to make changes independently and was at moderate risk for dehydration. Cognition did not identify current psychiatric diagnoses or behavioral problem. Neurological assessment indicated resident was alert and oriented to person, place, time, and situation and was verbally appropriate. Resident #1 indicated pain occurred frequently in the last 5 days affecting sleep and day to day activities, and current pain was severe and rated it a 10 on scale of 0-10. No behaviors were documented. A review of the Nsg Admit Skin Audit, dated 05/20/2024 indicated Resident #1 had bruising to right and left antecubital areas related to IV sticks, dry skin, a stage 4 wound to coccyx (Stage 4 indicates full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon, or muscle.). A review of the Nsg Functional Abilities and Goals-Admission, with an effective date of 05/20/2024 indicated Resident #1 had bilateral lower extremity impairment, required a wheelchair for mobility and was dependent for manual wheelchair use, required substantial/maximal assistance with personal hygiene, was dependent for toileting, dressing, rolling left and right, sitting to lying, lying to sitting, transferring from chair to bed and bed to chair, refused to stand from seated position, and refused shower/bathing. On 05/21/2024 Resident #1 was seen by APRN #11 for hospital follow up. Reviewed problems included type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), morbid obesity, anxiety, panic disorder with agoraphobia, depressive disorder, chronic pain, pressure injury of buttock, open wound of buttock, and pain in right hip joint. History of present illness (HPI) included urinary catheter surgically implanted, denied depression. Physical examination revealed morbid obesity and limited ambulation. Psychiatric mental status was normal mood and lethargic; was oriented to time, place, and person. Musculoskeletal revealed limited range of motion (ROM) and right hip pain. Assessment plan included: DM, chronic pain continue opioid; depressive disorder continue antidepressant. Open wound of buttock was not assessed. On 05/23/2024, Resident #1 was seen by APRN #4 for open wound assessment. Reviewed problems included unstageable pressure injury, open wound of buttock with complication, pain right hip joint. HPI included reported stage 4 pressure ulcer to coccyx, present on arrival to facility. Visit was first wound care visit. APRN #4 indicated they were unable to access Stage 4 pressure ulcer to coccyx and other unknown wounds as patient currently refuses to turn for full body skin assessment. Resident reported due to pain, would turn once per day when goes to the bathroom. Review of system (ROS) indicated unable to assess wounds. Orders given for wound care, if unable to perform tele visit at time of turning. On 05/26/2024, Resident #1 was seen via telemedicine by APRN #22 for report of change in condition, HPI indicated expired opioid order, pressure ulcer required dressing change, and pain at wound site during wound care. ROS included mental status as active and alert. The Assessment/Plan was chronic pain with a change in opioid medication. Review of a Progress Note, dated 05/26/2024, indicated Resident #1 refused to be cleaned and refused wound care more than one time daily, and stated would allow nurse to provide care at a later time. At 10:00 PM staff notified LPN #32 Resident #1 did not want care provided. A review of Nsg Weekly Skin Audit, dated 05/27/2024, indicated skin was intact, no wounds with narrative note that stated, Resident refuses any and all skin audits. Review of a Progress Note, dated 05/29/2024 at 5:26 PM indicated an odor in Resident #1 ' s room suspected coming from wound. The former Assistant Director of Nursing (F-ADON) entered Resident #1 ' s room and was aware of incontinent bowel, care was attempted and resident refused to allow staff to complete incontinent care and wound care. Feces were in wound dressing, resident was advised of risk of not allowing care, resident reported that (pronoun) did not care about wound becoming infected and would rather lay in feces than to be moved. On 05/29/2024, Resident #1 was seen by Primary Care Physician (PCP) as new admission. The problem list included morbid obesity, heart failure, DM type 2, hypertension, malaise, mood affective disorder, and chronic pain. HPI included incontinent of bladder, continent of bowel, mood stable without behavioral problems, and was compliant with medications and care. Functional assessment indicated one person assist for ADLs and transfers. ROS included no anxiety or depression. Assessment/Plan included depressive disorder - continue antidepressant, impaired ADLs - assist and monitor, degenerative joint disease (DJD) - continue pain control with opioid, assist with ADLs and monitor, moderate to severe frailty syndrome - bedbound, assist with ADLs and monitor, sarcopenia (muscle loss) - assist with ADLs and monitor, poly-pharmacy - educate on medication interaction/adverse effects and monitor for adverse effects. Review of a Progress Note, dated 05/30/2024 at 4:43 PM indicated Resident #1 continued to refuse incontinent care and wound care, and stated, I would rather lay here and die, than to let you move me. A review of Medication Administration Record (MAR), for May 2024 (05/20/52024 through 05/31/2024) indicated Resident #1 had pain documented 9 times above a level of 0, with medication administered. A review of Treatment Administration Record (TAR), for May 2024 indicated Resident #1 refused to allow wound care 05/23/2024, 05/24/2024, 05/26/2024, 05/27/2024, 05/30/2024, and 05/31/2024. No as needed (PRN) wound care was documented. A review of Nsg Weekly Skin Audit, dated 06/03/2024, narrative note indicated Resident refuses all cares, an (sic) treatments. On 06/03/2024 Resident #1 was seen by APRN #11 for follow-up on chronic pain. HPI indicated follow up for sacral ulcer, refusing bed and incontinence changes, wound care and repositioning related to pain. ROS revealed psychiatric mental status was active and alert and normal mood, oriented to time, place, and person. Assessment/Plan indicated chronic pain, continue oral opioid and PCP ordered opioid transdermal patch. On 06/03/2024 Resident #1 was seen by PCP for acute visit for toenail care. ROS and Exam indicated skin had no rash, itching or skin changes and was warm dry (W/D) and intact. Assessment and plan included pressure ulcer on coccyx - resident does not want to be rolled due to pain. Continue facility wound care and Monitor for infection . DJD indicated staff reporting refusal of care due to pain; resident reports pain in hips, back and bilateral knees, educated on taking medication to stay ahead of pain, resident reported still has pain 40 minutes after taking medication; educated on importance of care compliance; opioid patch ordered for pain. Review of a Progress Note, dated 06/02/2024 at 3:20 PM and 11:29 PM indicated Resident #1 refused incontinent and wound care. On 06/03/2024 at 2:22 PM, Resident #1 refused 3 attempts at shower to be given. On 06/04/2024 at 4:25 AM, indicated Resident #1 rejected care. At 3:27 PM, Resident #1 continued to reject care related to incontinence and positioning. On 06/05/2024 at 12:41 AM, Resident #1 rejected care, to be changed, and was laying in stool. On 06/05/2024 at 7:39 PM, Resident #1 refused shower. On 06/06/2024 at 11:37 AM, Resident #1 continued to refuse care, showers, incontinent care and wound treatment. On 06/06/2024 at 7:37 PM, Resident #1 continued to refuse care, laying in feces. On 06/07/2024 at 6:39 PM Resident #1 continued to refuse incontinent care and personal care, CNA offered bed bath resident became angry and threw dinner tray stating, I hate this (explicit word) place and the people here, when CNA stated they would get assistance to provide bath. Resident #1 refused positioning, incontinent care, or other ADL assistance. On 06/08/2024 at 6:03 PM Resident #1 allowed partial bed bath and refused to be turned off back to allow for wound assessment or care. On 06/12/2024 at 09:15 AM, Resident #1 refused 3 attempts to give shower. On 06/15/2024 at 3:56 PM, Resident #1 had no shower given. On 06/16/2024 at 01:09 AM, Resident #1 continued to refuse care. On 06/16/2024 at 3:33 PM, Resident #1 refused laxative and stated has bowel movement (BM) once a week and intentionally does not eat much so does not produce much waste. On 06/17/2024 at 02:06 AM, Resident #1 continued to refuse care. On 06/17/2024 at 10:23 AM, Resident #1 continued to refuse care, was currently lying in feces, refuses to allow staff to clean, and stated what is the point anyway. On 06/17/2024 at 1:14 PM, F-ADON spoke with Resident #1 regarding continued refusal of care. Resident #1 became upset and asked to be left alone. A review of a PCP note indicated on 06/17/2024, Resident #1 was seen for an acute visit for toenail care. HPI indicated mood stable with no behavioral problems and was compliant with care. Exam included a psychiatric evaluation that described Resident #1 as calm, cooperative, alert and oriented (AO) x 3 (indicating person, place, situation), and followed commands. The Assessment/Plan indicated the facility was unable to access the wound due to refusal because the resident did not want to be rolled. Staff reported refusal of all care. Options were provided if the resident continued to refuse care, which included comfort care and transfer to another facility. Continue facility wound care. The opioid patch dose was increased and an oral opioid medication was added. Review of a Progress Note, dated 06/19/2024 at 11:50 AM, indicated Resident #1 continued to refuse perineal care and repositioning. On 06/19/2024 at 12:41 PM, Resident #1 refused 3 attempts to provide shower. On 06/20/2024 at 04:01 AM, Resident #1 continued to refuse perineal and other care. On 06/21/2024 at 12:47 AM, [TRUNCATED]
CRITICAL (J) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Tag F0686)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

F686 J Based on interviews, record review, facility document review, facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure care and services were provided to prevent new pressur...

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F686 J Based on interviews, record review, facility document review, facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure care and services were provided to prevent new pressure ulcer development and promote healing of existing pressure ulcers including admission and ongoing wound care assessments, appropriate and alternative interventions, and resident understanding of consequences of refusal; specifically no surgical interventions under anesthesia were offered, no intravenous pain medication was offered, no anti-anxiety medication was offered, the Medical Director was not made aware of or involved in care, interventions, or resident education; the Administrator did not participate in resident communications or bedside care plan meetings, no one-on-one in person counseling was sought out, behavioral history or symptoms were not used in interventions, no attempt at a competency evaluation for mental instability was made for 1 (Resident #1) of 8 residents reviewed for wound care services to treat, heal, and prevent pressure injuries. It was determined the facility's non-compliance with one or more requirements of participation had caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to residents. The Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was related to State Operations Manual, Appendix PP, 483.25 (Quality of Care) at a scope and severity of J. The IJ began on 05/23/2024, when Resident #1 began refusing wound and incontinence care due to pain, and the facility did not provide effective interventions to alleviate the symptoms. The Administrator and Nurse Consultants were notified of the IJ on 11/27/2024 at 9:56 PM. A Removal Plan was requested. The Removal Plan was accepted by the State Survey Agency on 12/09/2024 at 9:13 PM. The IJ was removed on 12/10/2024 at 5:30 PM after the survey team performed onsite verification that the Removal Plan had been implemented. Findings include: On 11/25/2024 at 12:25 PM, the Administrator stated the facility did not have a policy for wound care. The Medical Director was an independent contractor, and the facility did not have a job description for the Medical Director. A review of the facility ' s undated policy titled Resident Rights, indicated, residents had a right to; receive information in a language the resident understands, receive adequate and appropriate medical care, nursing care, protective supportive services, and personal cleanliness in a safe and clean environment, be advised by a physician or appropriate medical staff of alternative courses of care and treatments and their consequences. A review of a facility policy titled, Infection Prevention and Control Program, dated 11/22/2017, indicated the medical director was responsible for overseeing the management of an outbreak. Review of the job description for Administrator revealed the position was to manage and direct the day-to-day operations of the facility, and to learn and implement state and federal regulations. Responsibilities of the position included resident safety, reviews complaints and grievances, maintain written policies and procedures, assist department head with eliminating and correcting problem areas. Review of the job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the position responsibilities included assuring resident safety, day to day operation and management of the nursing department and working closely with the Administrator regarding coordination of resident services and functions of the nursing department. Review of the job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) revealed the position responsibilities included assuring resident safety and day-to-day operations of the nursing department, meeting with team members regarding coordination of resident services. Review of the job description for the Charge Nurse revealed the position responsibilities included assuring resident safety; perform nursing services for the comfort and well-being of the residents; check residents daily to determine status, assess, record, and report changes in residents ' condition to supervisor and attending physician; complete treatment orders; complete skin audits; identify nursing problems and respond and initiate immediate action; communicate problems to DON; provide emergency care to residents; assess resident needs and provide input for care. Review of the job description for the Treatment Nurse revealed the position responsibilities included assuring resident safety; completing treatment orders; assist and complete skin audits; safety of residents; identify safety hazards and special nursing problems and initiate immediate action; communicate problems and needs in nursing department; assess and report changes in resident condition and take follow-up action as necessary; provide emergency care to residents; assess resident ' s needs and provide input. Review of the job description for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) revealed the position responsibilities included assuring resident safety; identify resident problems and concerns and report them immediately to charge nurse or a licensed nurse; report changes in residents ' condition. A review of a document titled Medical Director Retainer Agreement with an effective date 01/01/2018 stated, the Medical Director ' s services included working with the facility in identifying, evaluating, and resolving medical and clinical concerns and issues affecting resident care, medical care, or quality of life; or related to the provision of services by physicians and other licensed health care practitioners. A review of the admission Record, indicated the facility admitted Resident #1 on 05/20/2024 with diagnoses that included chronic pain, unspecified mood disorder, morbid obesity, malaise (general sense of unwell, often with fatigue, diffuse pain, or lack of interest in activities), and congestive heart failure. On 05/31/2024 a diagnosis stated, procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient ' s decision for unspecified reasons. On 06/28/2024 a diagnosis stated, pressure ulcer of sacral region, unstageable. On 08/22/2024 a diagnosis stated, wound myiasis (a parasitic infection where fly larvae [maggots] infest and feed on living tissue in wounds). A review of the Nursing Admit Skin Audit dated 05/20/2024 at 10:11 PM, indicated a stage 4 pressure injury to the coccyx with a wet to dry dressing in place (Stage 4 pressure injuries involve full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon, or muscle.). A review of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) #4 note, dated 05/23/2024 at 9:55 AM, revealed Resident #1 had a medical history of anxiety, morbid obesity, panic disorder with agoraphobia (a fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment), depressive disorder, insomnia, chronic pain, pressure injury of the buttocks, open wound of the buttocks with complications, pain in the right hip joint. A review of the Level I Preadmission Screen, also known as the DMS-787, with a completion date of 05/17/2024, revealed Resident #1 had a diagnosable major mental disorder indicated as panic or other severe anxiety disorder. A review of Resident #1 ' s hospital records dated 05/20/204 revealed, Resident #1 became very angry when wound care was attempted, screamed out in pain, and yelled Everybody leave the room right now! I am tired of everyone hurting me! When staff attempted to clean stool off, Resident #1 responded I don ' t care, just leave me alone! Hospital records also indicated chronic narcotic use for pain related to multiple joint arthritis especially of the hips and knees, bed bound mobility since November 2023, a risk for falls related to behavior with interventions including appropriate de-escalation techniques, diversion activities, and a sitter, a coping problem possibly related to grieving, lack or control, altered self-image, depression, noncompliance, or impaired social functioning. A review of a hospital record, with a printed date of 05/20/2024, revealed social determinants of health included social isolation. Plan revealed treatment of chronic sacral decubitus ulcer. A review of the admission Agreement, signed by Resident #1 on 05/20/2024, revealed due diligence would be used by the facility to obtain the services of a physician when the resident ' s condition requires such medical attention and would attempt to obtain the services of another physician if resident ' s personal physician was unavailable. Further, the facility would obtain, at the discretion of the physician or the facility, ancillary services, such as physician or ambulance services, deemed necessary for the health and welfare of the resident. A review of the Acknowledgment of Receipt of Advanced Directive Information-Resident, signed by Resident #1 on 05/20/2024 indicated, Resident #1 chose to have continued administration of all possible medical treatment, as ordered by the physician, to prolong life to the greatest extent possible without regard to condition, chance of recovery, or expense. A review of the Capacity Verification, dated 05/20/2024 did not indicate a capacity (an individual ' s mental or physical ability) and was signed by the resident and an unidentified facility representative. The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 05/27/2024, revealed Resident #1 had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. Resident #1 ' s mood interview was reported as no symptoms present for little interest or pleasure in doing things and feeling down, depressed, or hopeless. Resident #1 was reported to have no behavioral symptoms physical, verbal, or otherwise and no behaviors of refusal of care. A stage 4 pressure ulcer was identified that was present on admission and Resident #1 was at risk of developing pressure ulcers. Skin and ulcer treatments identified were pressure reducing device for the chair, pressure reducing device for the bed, and ulcer care. A review of Resident #1 ' s Care Plan, last modified on 10/25/2024, revealed Resident #1 became agitated and distressed when out of bed due to pain, self-directed activities like television programs, writing letters, balloon toss, Bible reading, inspirational music were initiated with activities to boost Resident #1 ' s self-esteem. The goals included making eye contact, making a verbal response, reaching for items, smiling, and engaging in activities. Resident #1 had a self-care deficit related to pain and refused wound care interventions, skin assessments, urinary catheter care, bowel incontinence care, and turning. Interventions included assistance of two staff members for bathing and turning, and staff was to inspect skin for redness, open areas, scratches, cuts, and bruises. The goal was for Resident #1 to maintain current level of care. Resident #1 was care planned for an antidepressant for mood disorder interventions included an antidepressant with a black box warning to caregivers for appropriate monitoring and close observation for clinical worsening, suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior. Resident #1 was only care planned for behavioral health interventions of medication and no counseling or therapy sessions. Resident #1 had a wound infestation (maggots) related to refusal of wound care. Resident #1 had contact isolation due to wound and wound myiasis (a parasitic infection that occurs when fly larvae [maggots] burrow into the skin of a live animal and feed on its tissue) related to refusal of wound care. Interventions included pest control with a fly light trap, treatment of myiasis as ordered by physician, and wound care as ordered by physician, resident refused. Resident #1 was on narcotic pain medication therapy. Interventions included narcotic pain administration as ordered and monitor for respiratory side effects; the goal was Resident #1 will be free from any discomfort or adverse side effects from pain medication. A review of Order Summary Report, with active diagnoses as of 10/01/024, revealed Resident #1 had a pain assessment every shift with a start date of 05/20/2024; treatment of coccyx wound daily and as needed with a start date of 05/23/2024; an antidepressant daily for mood affective disorder, with a start date of 05/21/2024; oral opioid pain medication every 4 hours as needed for severe pain with a start date of 07/26/2024; an opioid pain medication every 4 hours as needed for pain; an antidepressant at bedtime for mood affective disorder, with a start date of 05/20/2024. A review of the Nsg [Nursing] Admit/Readmit/Quarterly Assessment, dated 05/20/2024 revealed a skin assessment integrity comment, Stage four noted to resident ' s coccyx with wet to dry treatment in place. Sensory Perception indicated Resident #1 ' s ability to meaningfully respond to pressure related discomfort was slightly limited, was able to respond to verbal commands, cannot always communicate discomfort or the need to be turned OR has some sensory impairment limiting the ability to feel pain or discomfort in 1 or 2 extremities. Resident was bedfast and had very limited mobility and was unable to make changes independently and was at moderate risk for dehydration. Cognition did not identify current psychiatric diagnoses or behavioral problem. Neurological assessment indicated resident was alert and oriented to person, place, time, and situation and was verbally appropriate. Resident #1 indicated pain occurred frequently in the last 5 days effecting sleep and day to day activities, and current pain was severe and rated it a 10 on scale of 0-10. No behaviors were documented. A review of a Progress Note on 05/20/2024 at 4:42 PM, revealed Resident #1 was admitted via stretcher from the hospital. Resident #1 refused to allow staff to perform a skin assessment stating they only wanted to be changed once a day and would not allow staff to perform anything else. Former-Assistant Direct of Nursing (F-ADON) was made aware and after encouragement the resident allowed a limited viewing. On 05/22/2024 at 4:07 PM, there were multiple attempts to complete the admission skin audit were refused by Resident #1. The hospital reported at time of discharge Resident #1 had a stage 4 pressure ulcer to the coccyx and a Deep Tissue Injury (DTI) to the right calf. A review of a Progress Note dated 05/23/2024 at 11:22 AM revealed, the floor nurse and APRN #4 attempted wound assessments. Resident #1 refused care, stating they only get turned once a day because they can ' t turn more than once, and it would be after they had a bowel movement. APRN #4 reviewed hospital records and noted refusal of care history. No new or alternative interventions were offered to Resident #1 ' s refusal. A review of a Progress Note dated 05/23/2024 at 2:04 PM revealed, the F-ADON attempted multiple times with staff to provide wound care. It was stated Resident is own responsible party. No new or alternative interventions were offered to Resident #1 ' s refusal. A review of a Progress Note dated 05/26/2024 at 1:20 AM revealed, Resident #1 ' s chronic opioid pain medication was stopped, floor nurse reported no agitation or anxiety just refusal of care. A review of a Progress Note dated 05/26/2024 at 1:12 PM revealed, Resident #1 called nurse into the room to discuss a plan for staff care. Resident #1 stated while in the hospital a pain pill would be provided and 45 mins later, they would call the nurse to provide peri care and wound care at the same time. Resident #1 only wanted to turn once a day. Resident #1 was informed the chronic opioid pain pill had been stopped yesterday and there were no current orders, nurse stated they would contact the provider. A review of a progress note dated 05/26/2024 at 2:08 PM revealed, a new order had been placed for a replacement opioid pain medication, but not Resident #1 ' s chronic opioid pain medication. A review of a progress note, dated 05/26/2024 at 11:43 PM, revealed Resident #1 stated they did not allow day shift to provide wound care due to pain. Resident #1 suggested the nurse complete it after medication pass, but later stated they were going to bed. No alternative interventions were offered to Resident #1 ' s refusal. A review of a progress note, dated 05/28/2024 at 6:33 PM, revealed Resident #1 refused all wound care after medicated twice with replacement opioid pain medication stating it was still too painful. No alternative interventions were offered to Resident #1 ' s refusal. A review of a progress note, dated 05/29/2024 at 5:26 PM, revealed the charge nurse reported to management an odor in Resident #1 ' s room suspected causes was the Resident ' s wound. Resident #1 was medicated with replacement opioid pain medication prior, then staff attempted to perform incontinence care and wound care. Resident # 1 agreed but started to complain of pain while on their left side and requested to be left alone. Resident #1 was advised of feces still on their body and the wound and the risk of refusal could lead to infection and sepsis. Resident # 1 was advised they need to roll on the right side and stated, due to the pain they would rather lie in feces than be rolled. Resident #1 refused care without any alternative pain medication or anti-anxiety medication offered. Former-Director of Nursing (F-DON), Administrator, and APRN notified. It was stated Resident was their own responsible party. A review of a progress note, dated 05/30/2024 at 4:43 PM, revealed Resident #1 refused wound assessment, wound care, and incontinence care by nurse and APRN, cited as too painful to even move and stated, I would rather die, than to let you move me. Risk of infection and death explained and Resident #1 verbalized understanding. No alternative intervention, no anti-anxiety medication offered to Resident #1 ' s refusal. A review of a progress note, dated 06/02/2024 at 3:20 PM, revealed Resident #1 allowed staff to pull them up in the bed but screamed and said it hurt. Resident #1 continued to refuse incontinence and wound care, stating it ' s too painful. A review of a progress note, dated 06/03/2024 at 3:20 PM, revealed Social Services Director (SSD), F-DON, and APRN held a care plan meeting at Resident #1 ' s bedside. Resident #1 stated such unbearable pain with attempts to roll, F-DON advised the wound needed to be cleaned to help with infection. Resident #1 verbalized understanding but stated they couldn ' t handle the pain. Resident #1 stated replacement narcotic pain medication helped with soreness but didn ' t come close to touching the pain in their hips and knees when rolling. APRN discussed other possible medications and methods, Resident #1 stated they were open to trying something different. A review of Resident #1 ' s June Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed a new order for a transdermal opioid pain patch was started on 06/04/2024 at 8:00 AM. A review of a progress note, dated 06/06/2024 at 11:37 AM, revealed Resident #1 continued to refuse all care including bathing, incontinence care, and wound care stated it was too difficult and painful to roll back and forth. Staff offered a mechanical lift; Resident #1 stated it was too painful as well. A review of a progress note, dated 06/07/2024 at 3:15 PM, revealed the SSD contacted the Regional Ombudsman to help facilitate care with Resident #1. SSD stated the facility was looking at issuing a 30-day discharge notice. A review of a progress note, dated 06/07/2024 at 6:39 PM, revealed Resident #1 continued to refuse all incontinence care and personal care related to pain management. Resident continued complaint of pain which interferes with activities of daily living (ADL ' s), personal care, and inability to turn for wound care. Resident #1 became angry with bedside nursing staff and threw the diner tray down. Resident #1 stated I hate this [expletive] place and the people here, [pronoun] hurts too much to turn, and Resident #1 stated they would need to be put out to have wound care performed. APRN aware of Resident #1 ' s continued refusal of care. Resident is own responsible party was documented. No alternative intervention offered, no alternative plan of care for surgical wound debridement under anesthesia suggested, no anti-anxiety medication offered, no escalation to Medical Director, or visit from the Administrator. A review of a progress note, dated 06/17/2024 at 10:23 AM, revealed Resident #1 was laying in feces and refused to allow staff to roll them and provide care. Resident #1 stated its too painful and what ' s the point anyway. No alternate pain medication or route was sought out, no anti-anxiety medication was offered, the Medical Director was not contacted, and the Administrator did not attempt to assist with the resident. A review of a progress note, dated 06/17/2024 at 1:14 PM, revealed Resident #1 continued to refuse care related to pain from osteoarthritis. Resident #1 reported increased pain since hospitalization in November, the new order for (Name Brand) opioid transdermal pain patch was not helping. Resident #1 reported none of the pain medications were helping the pain. Resident #1 was told if they continued to refuse care other housing options would be sought out. Resident #1 stated they liked the facility and did not wish to leave, then became upset, didn ' t want to finish the conversation, and asked to be left alone. A review of Primary Care Physician (PCP) ' s 06/17/2024 visit note revealed, Resident #1 ' s Mood was stable without behavioral problems noted antidepressant medication was continued with no change, the facility had not been able to assess the wound related to resident refusals, education was provided on wound care, options of comfort care measures, or transferring facilities were offered to Resident #1. No indication of intravenous (IV) pain medication, no anti-anxiety medication, no surgical consult for wound debridement under anesthesia or consult to the Medical Director was noted. Resident #1 reported to PCP the (Name Brand) opioid transdermal pain patch was not touching his pain. A review of a progress note, dated 06/17/2024 at 2:41 PM, revealed Resident #1 ' s replacement opioid pain medication was increased. A review of a progress note, dated 06/17/2024 at 2:42 PM, revealed Resident #1 ' s (Name Brand) opioid transdermal pain patch was increased. A review of a progress note, dated 06/18/2024 at 10:21 AM, revealed Resident #1 told the Regional Ombudsman they liked the facility and refused care related to chronic pain issues. Ombudsman indicated with continued refusal a new placement, or a discharge would happen. No alternative approach or intervention was indicated. A review of a progress note, dated 06/21/2024 at 00:47 AM, revealed Resident #1 continued to refuse care, and when asked to rate their pain, indicated it was fine and not the problem the nurse should be concerned about. No other problem was identified by the resident, no further investigation was done by staff to find out, no counselor was consulted, and the medical director was not notified. A review of a progress note, dated 06/21/2024 at 12:54 PM, revealed the nurse offered Resident #1 an unscheduled pain pill to premedicate for wound care. Resident #1 responded by lowering their eyes and voice and stated, I ' m perfectly fine right now. Before the nurse could get a response out Resident #1 with eyes closed and head down, held their hand up and repeated, I ' m perfectly fine right now. A review of a progress note, dated 06/21/2024 at 3:27 PM, revealed Resident #1 ' s room had a smell indicating they had a bowel movement. Resident #1 refused attempted to remove the soiled brief, assess their skin, change them, or provide pain medication. Resident #1 would dismiss staff from room when something disagreeable is said. A review of a progress note, dated 06/22/2024 at 10:48 AM, revealed a foul odor was observed in Resident #1 ' s room and the sitting area outside the room. The nurse attempted to provide an extra pain medication, and to attempt wound care. Resident #1 closed their eyes, held up their hand, and stated, Why would you think we are doing it this afternoon?! I ' ve told you people until I ' m blue in the face, I will have to be unconscious for that! What does it take to get through?! Nurse educated Resident #1 on infection risk and sepsis from sitting in stool. Resident #1 responded, I know, [Nurse Name], I know. And I ' m not dealing with the pain, I ' ve already told you. The Medical Director was not made aware of the situation or the Resident #1 ' s request, the Administrator did not engage in any communication with the resident, and no surgical consult was attempted for wound debridement under anesthesia, no anti-anxiety medication was suggested. A review of a progress note dated 06/23/2024 at 1:11 PM revealed, Resident #1 had a bowel movement, was sitting in it, and refused care from staff. The nurse reported Resident #1 Shuts down when staff attempt to provide care. Resident closes eyes as if to ignore us and would dismiss staff from room when they disagreed or became frustrated. The Medical Director was not made aware of the situation or the Resident #1 ' s request, the Administrator did not engage in any communication with the resident, and no surgical consult was attempted for wound debridement under anesthesia, no anti-anxiety medication was suggested. A review of PCP ' s 06/26/2024 at 2:22 PM visit note revealed Resident #1 antidepressant medication was continued with no change, the facility had not been able to assess the wound related to resident refusals, education was provided on wound care, options of comfort care measures, or transferring facilities were offered to Resident #1. Resident #1 was indicated to have degenerative joint disease in multiple sites and refusing to turn for incontinence care or wound care related to pain, plan was continued replacement opioid pain medication as ordered. A depression assessment tool was used to assess Resident #1 for depression results were as follows; Resident #1 indicated feeling little interest or pleasure in doing things several days a week, feeling down, depressed or hopeless several days a week, feeling tired or having little energy several days a week, poor appetite or overeating several days a week, feeling bad about yourself or that you are failure or have let down your family several days a week, trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television several days a week, moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed or so fidgety or restless that you have been moving a lot more, several days a week. Resident #1 indicated several days a week these problems made it difficult to do work, take care of things at home, or get along with other people. Resident #1 responded not at all to thoughts that you would be better off dead, or thoughts of hurting yourself in some way. The depression score was 9. Results were changed from Resident #1 ' s MDS admission assessment 30 days ago which had a 0 depression score identified. A review of a document titled (Medical Group Clinic), Patient consent for Care Management Services signed and dated by Resident #1 on 05/20/2024 indicated, Resident #1 signature agreed to services by the facility employed medical group which included consulting with relevant specialist about your health care . (Medical Group Clinic) will continue to be your primary care provider and will coordinate your care with other providers. A review of a progress note dated 06/26/2024 at 3:15 PM revealed, nurse advised Resident #1 their Primary Care Physician (PCP) was in the facility and wanted complete a wound assessment and send the resident to the emergency room (ER) for evaluation and treatment. Resident #1 was sitting in stool complained of a stomachache, refused care from staff, refused wound assessment from the PCP, and refused transfer to the ER. A review of the Order Summary Report, of discontinued orders, with an order date of 06/26/2024, revealed a psych referral, for 1 day, one time only for refusing care. The end date was 06/27/2024, the order status was completed. No follow through of this order. Resident #1 did not see anyone until second order was placed by APRN #11 on 07/07/2024. A review of a progress note, dated 06/27/2024 at 8:10 AM, revealed PCP discontinued Resident #1 ' s (Name Brand) opioid transdermal pain patch per the resident ' s request and ordered a consult to pain management. A review of the document Informed Consent to Refuse Treatment and/or Services dated 06/26/2024 at 2:53 PM indicated, the facility had offered Resident #1 daily wound care to the coccyx, repositioning, incontinence care, bathing, skin and wounds assessments, body audits, bariatric bed, specialty mattress, and a trapeze bar. The treatments and services were recommended for Resident #1 health and well-being and benefits included wound healing, achieving/maintaining good skin integrity, preventing/decreasing chances of pneumonia, deep view thrombosis, more wounds, infection, and possible death. Risk that might be reasonably expected as a result of refusing treatment and services included worsening of wound with new wounds, pneumonia, deep vein thrombosis, infection, sepsis, and even death could occur. The document is signed by Resident #1, witnessed by the F-ADON, and signed by the PCP. The Medical Director was not aware and did not sign, the Administrator did not sign, and no noted conversation was had regarding the resident ' s new depression symptoms, no surgical consult was attempted for wound debridement under anesthesia, no anti-anxiety medication was suggested. A review of Resident #1 ' s admission Record from 05/20/2024 indicated 06/26/2024 was Resident #1 ' s 57th Birthday. No notation was made, no notes from the Activity Director or SSD, no indication the facility noticed. A review of a progress note, dated 06/28/24 at 3:24 AM, revealed Resident #1 had the (Name Brand) narcotic transdermal pain patch discontinued because they wanted to look at other means of pain control. Resident continued to take all medications and was tolerating well. A review of a progress note dated 06/29/2024 at 7:55 AM, stated, Advised nurse to try to determine reason for rejection of care. Determine if changes need to be made for those that are providing care such as have male aides working with the resident during care. Modify the plan of care. No indication of any findings or modified interventions noted, no suggestions for anti-anxiety medication, no counseling suggested, no contact to the Medical Director, and no visit from the administrator was made. A review of a (Medical Group) note, dated 07/03/2024 at 12:52 PM, revealed Resident #1 was seen by APRN #11, findings included a history of obesity (02/19/2024), anxiety (03/25/2024), panic disorder with agoraphobia (a fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment) (02/19/2024), depressive disorder (02/19/2024), insomnia (05/21/2024), chronic pain (02/16/2024), pressure injury of the buttock (02/28/2024), unstageable pressure injury (05/23/2024), muscle weakness (02/19/2024), open wound of the buttocks with complications (03/29/2024) pain in the right hip joint (03/21/2024). Resident #1 refused to allow staff to turn them, had a wound and refuses wound APRN to assess related to pain and the pain medication had been changed. There[TRUNCATED]
CRITICAL (J) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Deficiency F0742 (Tag F0742)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a newly admitted resident, who continued to refuse activity of daily living (ADL) care and assistance, and assessment and treatment for pressure wounds, and all available remedies were provided to ensure the resident's mental and psychosocial health did not continue to deteriorate for 1 (Resident #1) of 8 residents reviewed for mental and psychosocial health, as evidenced by the failure to ensure a newly admitted resident's wounds were assessed, monitored, and treated to prevent death. It was determined the facility's non-compliance with one or more requirements of participation had caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to residents. The Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was related to State Operations Manual, Appendix PP, 483.40 (Behavioral Health) at a scope and severity of J. The IJ began on 06/03/2024, when Resident #1 began refusing wound care, and the facility failed to provide effective interventions to alleviate declines in the resident's mental and psychosocial health that would potentially allow staff to provide needed care. The Administrator and Nurse Consultants were notified of the IJ on 11/27/2024 at 9:56 PM. A Removal Plan was requested. The Removal Plan was accepted by the State Survey Agency on 12/09/2024 at 9:13 PM. The IJ was removed on 12/10/2024 at 5:30 PM after the survey team performed onsite verification that the Removal Plan had been implemented. Findings include: A review of a facility policy titled, Resident Rights, revised on 11/22/2016, indicated facility staff were trained on resident rights and involved in the implementation of the policy and procedure. Residents have a right to be informed of their health, medical condition and treatment, participate in or refuse treatment, be advised of alternative care and treatments and their consequences. Residents have the right to 15. Receive adequate and appropriate medical care, nursing care, protective and support services, and personal cleanliness in a safe and clean environment. 22. Be transferred or discharged only for medical reasons, for your welfare or that of others . 33. Be free from physical abuse and neglect . On 11/25/2024 at 12:25 PM, the Administrator stated the facility did not have a policy for wound care, the Medical Director was an independent contractor, and the facility does not have a job description for the Medical Director. Review of the job description for Administrator described the position was to manage and direct the day-to-day operations of the facility, learn and implement state and federal regulations. Responsibilities of the position included resident safety, reviews complaints and grievances, maintain written policies and procedures, assist department head with eliminating and correcting problem areas. Review of the job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) described the position responsibilities included assuring resident safety, day to day operation and management of the nursing department and working closely with the Administrator regarding coordination of resident services and functions of the nursing department. Review of the job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) described the position responsibilities included assuring resident safety and day-to-day operations of the nursing department, meeting with team members regarding coordination of resident services. Review of the job description for the Charge Nurse described the position responsibilities included assuring resident safety; perform nursing services for the comfort and well-being of the residents; check residents daily to determine status, assess, record, and report changes in residents' condition to supervisor and attending physician; complete treatment orders; complete skin audits; identify nursing problems and respond and initiate immediate action; communicate problems to DON; provide emergency care to residents; assess resident needs and provide input for care. Review of the job description for the Treatment Nurse described the position responsibilities included assuring resident safety; completing treatment orders; assist and complete skin audits; safety of residents; identify safety hazards and special nursing problems and initiate immediate action; communicate problems and needs in nursing department; assess and report changes in resident condition and take follow-up action as necessary; provide emergency care to residents; assess resident's needs and provide input. Review of the job description for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) described the position responsibilities included assuring resident safety; identify resident problems and concerns and report them immediately to charge nurse or a licensed nurse; report changes in residents' condition. A review of the Medical Director Retainer Agreement with an effective date 01/01/2018 described, the duties of the Medical Director included guidance and oversite in the development and implementation of resident care policies that reflect current standards of practice; responsible for coordination of medical care in the facility; identifying, evaluating, and resolving medical and clinical concerns and issues affecting resident care, medical care or quality of life or were related to the provision of services by physicians and other licensed health care practitioners. Medical care through medical doctors, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)'s, and telehealth services provided by the contracted provider limited liability company. A review of the medical director statement, provided by the Administrator, dated 12/11/2024, described the physician designated as the Medical Director, was not the physician named as the Medical Director in the Medical Director Retainer Agreement, as the agreement was between the limited liability company and the facility and not with the individual provider. A review of the admission Assessment Communication, dated 05/17/2024, revealed Resident #1 was a hospital referral for possible long-term care (LTC) placement. Nursing information included Resident #1 required maximum assistance of two for rolling over in bed and moving from a laying to sitting position; required assistance with oral hygiene; maximum assistance toileting and perineal care, and was incontinent at times; mechanical lift for transfers and no restrictions on ambulation; cognitive status was alert and oriented; had a sacral decubitus ulcer (pressure ulcers that appear on the skin over a bony region of the spine called the sacrum); required a wheelchair; had a mood disorder and was receiving medication. A review of the Level I Preadmission Screen, also known as the CMS-787, with a completion date of 05/17/2024, indicated Resident #1 had a diagnosable major mental disorder indicated as panic or other severe anxiety disorder. A review of the Report of Disability Examination, also known as the DCO-0107S, with a signed date of 06/07/2024, indicated a medical history that included severe morbid obesity, unspecified mood disorder, and chronic pain. Pain with movement classified as 10 on a scale of 1-10, 10 being the worst. Medications listed included a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (antidepressant), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (antidepressant), two antihypertensives, a skeletal muscle relaxant, oral opioid, opioid analgesic patch, and three medications for elevated blood sugar. A check box response to the question, Has the patient followed treatment recommendations? was No. Comments indicated Multiple instances - refusal of Care. A review of the Medical Review Team (MRT) Social Report for Adults, also known as the DCO-0108S, with an application date of 03/19/2024 indicated Resident #1's illness, injury, or conditions limiting ability to work or perform household activities included, chronic pain described as constant pain with treatment that included wound care and pain medication. MD #1 and APRN #11 were listed as physicians seen by Resident #1 in the past year, and Resident #1 was hospitalized from [DATE] to 05/20/2024. A review of the Hospital Medical Discharge Summary, with a discharge date d of 05/20/2024, indicated Resident #1 had morbid obesity, was chronically bedbound related to deconditioning and not moving much, implanted catheter, poor social living scenario, and chronic pain. A note dated 5/7 indicated resident continued to refuse physical therapy and turning and there was a high concern for continued decline with refusal to comply. A note on 5/8-5/19 indicated Resident #1 had not been compliant with any activity. Instructions included wound care to peri and gluteal area. A review of the admission Agreement, signed by Resident #1 on 05/20/2024, indicated due diligence would be used by the facility to obtain the services of a physician when the resident's condition requires such medical attention and would attempt to obtain the services of another physician if resident's personal physician was unavailable. Further, the facility would obtain, at the discretion of the physician or the facility, ancillary services, such as physician or ambulance services, deemed necessary for the health and welfare of the resident. A review of the Acknowledgment of Receipt of Advanced Directive Information-Resident, signed by Resident #1 on 05/20/2024 indicated, Resident #1 chose to have continued administration of all possible medical treatment, as ordered by the physician, to prolong life to the greatest extent possible without regard to condition, chance of recovery, or expense. A review of the Capacity Verification, dated 05/20/2024 did not indicate a capacity and was signed by the resident and an unidentified facility representative. A review of the admission Record, indicated the facility admitted Resident #1 on 05/20/2024 with diagnoses that included pressure ulcer of the sacral region, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, malaise, morbid obesity, mood affective disorder, and chronic pain. A review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 05/27/2024, indicated Resident #1 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. Resident #1's cognitive patterns for the BIMS score were based on the ability to repeat three words on first attempt; correct response to the current year; correct response to the current month, within five days; correctly identify the day of the week; and recall the words sock, blue, and bed with no cueing. Resident #1's mood interview, sections C through I were not completed related to negative symptom responses to the first two questions, and a total severity score indicated 00. Social isolation indicated Never. Section E - Behavior indicated Resident #1 had no physical, verbal, or other behavioral symptoms that included self-injury, throwing or smearing food or bodily wastes, and verbal/vocal symptoms. No refusal of care was indicated. Resident #1 indicated it was very important to take care of personal belongings, choose type of bathing, choose bedtime, have family or a close friend involved in discussions about care, have reading materials, listen to music, and go outside for fresh air. Resident #1 had impairment of bilateral lower extremities, used a wheelchair for mobility, was dependent on staff for toileting and dressing; required substantial/maximal assistance with oral hygiene and personal hygiene; required setup/cleanup assistance with eating; and refused shower/bathing self. Resident #1 was dependent on staff to roll left and right, refused to sit up, refused to transfer to a chair, refused to use wheelchair, and refused to transfer for a tub or shower. Resident #1 had an indwelling catheter and was continent of bowel. Active diagnoses were identified as diabetes mellitus, morbid obesity, mood affective disorder, and chronic pain described as occurring frequently and not interfering with daily activities. Prognoses of life expectancy of less than 6 months indicated no. Skin condition indicated a stage IV pressure ulcer (most severe stage, significant tissue loss, damage extends through all layers of skin exposing muscle, tendon/bone, high risk of infection) was present on admission and Resident #1 was at risk of developing pressure ulcers. Resident #1 medications received included an antidepressant and opioid. Resident #1 had a goal to remain in the facility and not return to the community. Care areas identified included activities of daily living (ADL) functional/rehabilitation potential; urinary incontinence and indwelling catheter; falls; nutritional status; dehydration/fluid maintenance; pressure ulcer; psychotropic drug use; and pain. A review of the significant change MDS, with an ARD of 08/23/2024, indicated changes from the admission MDS included the following: Resident #1 exhibited behavior described as worsening for rejection of care occurring daily. Resident #1 refused shower/bathe, dressing, rolling left or right in bed, and any transferring; required supervision with oral hygiene. Resident #1 was always incontinent of bowel. Pain was described as effecting sleep, interfering with therapy activities, and day to day activities almost constantly, and rated as a 10 on a scale of 0-10 with 10 being the worst pain imagined. Resident #1 did not receive scheduled pain medication. Medications included an antibiotic. Care areas identified included cognitive loss/dementia and behavioral symptoms. A review of Resident #1's care plan with a resolved date of 10/22/2024, indicated Resident #1's code status as full code, wanting cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Interventions included providing the opportunity for resident to discuss feelings and ask questions related to end of life decisions and review code status; and a change in code status to do not resuscitate (DNR) with interventions that included checking for resident signature on consent form; verify physician order; review code status with resident annually and as needed; acknowledge right to revoke DNR status; and a. Resident #1 had contact isolation due to wound and wound myiasis (a parasitic infection that occurs when fly larvae [maggots] burrow into the skin of a live animal and feed on its tissue) related to refusal of wound care. Interventions included pest control with a fly light trap, treatment of myiasis as ordered by physician, and wound care as ordered by physician resident refused; and b. Resident #1 had an ADL self-care performance deficit related to chronic pain, refusing ADL care, turning, wound treatment, incontinent care and catheter care. Interventions included, resident was totally dependent on 2 staff for bathing/showering, mobility, dressing, toileting, transferring with mechanical lift, was bedfast, used bedrails for independence with turning and positioning, dependent on 1 staff for personal and oral hygiene, required skin inspection and was to be observed for redness, open areas, scratches, cuts, bruises and report changes to nurse; and c. Resident #1 exhibited behaviors that included rejection of care with interventions that included providing staff training on behaviors, notification to the physician of changes in behavior, and administering and monitoring effectiveness of medications; and d. Resident #1 was resistant to care evidenced by refusal of care, to be repositioned, refused skin assessments and treatments. Interventions included allowing Resident #1 to make decisions about treatment to provide sense of control, educate on outcome of non-compliance, encourage participation during care activities, clearly explain care activities prior to contact, negotiate ADL care times to allow resident participation, change approach if Resident #1 becomes agitated and notify charge nurse of situation; and e. Resident #1 had no impaired cognitive function/dementia based on BIMS score of 15, would remain oriented to person, place, situation and time, and would maintain current level of decision-making ability. Interventions included engaging in pleasant topic conversation prior to initiating care; and f. Resident #1 was receiving opioid pain medication therapy with interventions that included administering medication as ordered by physician and monitoring side effects of the medication; and g. Resident #1 had antidepressant medications related to affective mood disorder with interventions that included administering medications as ordered and monitoring side effects and effectiveness every shift. A black box medication warning indicated observation and monitoring for suicidality, unusual changes in behaviors, and clinical worsening; and h. Resident #1 had a mood problem related to mood affective disorder with interventions that included behavioral health consults, monitoring for irritability, mood changes, and agitation; and i. Resident #1 had chronic pain with interventions to anticipate need for pain relief, evaluate effectiveness of interventions, monitor for non-verbal pain, mood/behavior changes and review impact on functional ability and impact on cognition; and j. Resident #1 had a pressure ulcer to coccyx/sacrum and potential for development of pressure ulcers and refused treatment that included wound care, turning and repositioning, wound assessments per protocol and full skin assessments. Goals included healing of the pressure ulcer, remain free of infection, and maintain or develop clean intact skin. Interventions included administration of medication and treatments as ordered, educating resident on causes of breakdown and frequent positioning; and k. Resident #1 had an indwelling catheter. Interventions included changing catheter as ordered, resident refused catheter changes and care; monitor and report signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection, that included foul smelling urine, altered mental status, change in behavior. Resident #1 refused a follow up urology appointment. A review of Order Summary Report, with active orders as of 10/01/024, indicated Resident #1 had a pain assessment every shift with a start date of 05/20/2024; treatment of coccyx wound daily and as needed with a start date of 05/23/2024; an antidepressant daily for mood affective disorder, with a start date of 05/21/2024; oral opioid pain medication every 4 hours as needed for severe pain with a start date of 07/26/2024; an opioid pain medication every 4 hours as needed for pain; an antidepressant at bedtime for mood affective disorder, with a start date of 05/20/2024. A review of the Order Summary Report, of discontinued orders, with an order date of 06/26/2024, indicated a psych referral, for 1 day, one time only for refusing care. The end date was 06/27/2024, the order status was completed. A review of the Order Summary Report, of discontinued orders, with an order date of 07/07/2024, indicated a referral to mental health clinic for depression, one time only for 4 days. The end date was 07/12/2024, the order status was completed. A review of the Order Summary Report, of discontinued orders, with an order date of 08/22/2024, indicated an antiparasitic medication, 4 tablets by mouth one time a day for 3 days related to wound myiasis. The end date was 08/29/2024, the order status was completed. A review of the Nsg (Nursing) Admit/Readmit/Quarterly Assessment, dated 05/20/2024 indicated a skin assessment integrity comment, Stage four noted to residents (sic) coccyx with wet to dry treatment in place. Sensory Perception indicated Resident #1's ability to meaningfully respond to pressure related discomfort was slightly limited, was able to respond to verbal commands, cannot always communicate discomfort or the need to be turned OR has some sensory impairment limiting the ability to feel pain or discomfort in 1 or 2 extremities. Resident was bedfast and had very limited mobility and was unable to make changes independently and was at moderate risk for dehydration. Cognition did not identify current psychiatric diagnoses or behavioral problem. Neurological assessment indicated resident was alert and oriented to person, place, time, and situation and was verbally appropriate. Resident #1 indicated pain occurred frequently in the last 5 days affecting sleep and day to day activities, and current pain was severe and rated it a 10 on scale of 0-10. No behaviors were documented. A review of the Nsg Admit Skin Audit, dated 05/20/2024 indicated Resident #1 had bruising to right and left antecubital areas related to IV (intravenous needle) sticks, dry skin, and a stage 4 wound to coccyx. A review of the Nsg Functional Abilities and Goals-Admission, with an effective date of 05/20/2024 indicated Resident #1 had bilateral lower extremity impairment, required a wheelchair for mobility and was dependent for manual wheelchair use, required substantial/maximal assistance with personal hygiene, was dependent for toileting, dressing, rolling left and right, sitting to lying, lying to sitting, transferring from chair to bed and bed to chair, refused to stand from seated position, and refused shower/bathing. A review of the Nsg Functional Abilities and Goals-Interim, with an effective date of 08/19/2024 indicated Resident #1 had no functional impairment of the upper extremities, had bilateral impairment of the lower extremities, utilized no devices for mobility, required substantial/maximal assistance with personal hygiene, was dependent with toileting hygiene, and refused shower/bathing, dressing, mobility that included rolling left and right, sit to lying and lying to sitting on side of bed, sit to standing, chair to bed and bed to chair transfer, toilet transfer, tub/shower transfer, was not assessed for walking or use of wheelchair. A review of Medication Administration Record (MAR), for May 2024 (05/20/52024 through 05/31/2024) indicated Resident #1 had pain documented 9 times above a level of 0, with medication administered. A review of Treatment Administration Record (TAR), for May 2024 indicated Resident #1 refused to allow wound care 05/23/2024, 05/24/2024, 05/26/2024, 05/27/2024, 05/30/2024, and 05/31/2024. No as needed (PRN) wound care was documented. A review of MAR, for June 2024 indicated Resident #1 had an opioid transdermal patch applied 06/03/2024 every 72 hours with a dosing change on 06/18/2024. Refused urinary catheter to be changed on 06/30/2024. Refused weekly weight on 06/05/2024, 06/12/2024, and 06/18/2024. Pain was assessed 24 times above a level of 0, with medication administered. A review of TAR, for June 2024 indicated Resident #1 refused wound care 29 days. No PRN wound care was documented. Psych referral was documented as done on 06/28/2024. A review of MAR, for July 2024 indicated Resident #1 had pain was assessed 14 times above a level of 0, with medication administered. A review of TAR, for July 2024 indicated Resident #1 refused wound care 30 days. No PRN wound care was documented. A review of MAR, August 2024 indicated Resident #1 refused urinary catheter to be changed on 08/31/2024, antiparasitic tablets administered on 08/23/2024, 08/24/2024, and 08/25/2024; was received a diuretic daily for fluid overload on 08/20/2024 through 08/31/2024. Pain was assessed 20 times above a level of 0, with medication given. An antibiotic was administered three times a day for 7 days for wound myiasis. A review of TAR, August 2024 indicated Resident #1 refused wound care to coccyx for 31 days and had a new order for wound care on bilateral lower extremities and refused care. No PRN wound care was documented. A review of MAR, September 2024 indicated Resident #1 had catheter changed however, progress notes documented refusal of care and did not address the catheter. Pain was assessed 25 times above the level of 0, medication was not administered 5 times for pain levels of 9/10, 6/10, 6/10, 6/10, and 4/10, due to blood pressure being below 100 systolic. A review of TAR, September 2024 indicated Resident #1 refused wound care to coccyx and wound care to bilateral lower extremities for 30 days. A review of MAR, October 2024 indicated Resident #1 began intermittent refusal of oral medications. Pain was assessed 32 times above the level of 0, with medication administered. A review of TAR, October 2024 indicated Resident #1 refused wound care to coccyx and wound care to bilateral lower extremities for 23 days. On 05/21/2024, Resident #1 was seen by APRN #11 for hospital follow up. Reviewed problems included Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), morbid obesity, anxiety, panic disorder with agoraphobia, depressive disorder, chronic pain, pressure injury of buttock, open wound of buttock, and pain in right hip joint. History of present illness (HPI) included Urinary catheter surgically implanted, denies depression. Physical examination indicated morbid obesity and limited ambulation. Psychiatric mental status was normal mood and lethargic; was oriented to time, place, and person. Musculoskeletal indicated limited range of motion (ROM) and right hip pain. Assessment plan included: DM, chronic pain continue opioid; depressive disorder continue antidepressant. Open wound of buttock was not assessed. On 05/23/2024, Resident #1 was seen by APRN #4 for open wound assessment. Reviewed problems included unstageable pressure injury, open wound of buttock with complication, pain right hip joint. HPI included reported stage 4 pressure ulcer to coccyx, present on arrival to facility. Visit was first wound care visit. unable to access Stage 4 pressure ulcer to coccyx and other unknown wounds as patient currently refuses to turn for full body skin assessment. Resident reported due to pain, would turn once per day when goes to the bathroom. Review of system (ROS) indicated unable to assess wounds. Orders given for wound care, if unable to perform tele visit at time of turning. On 05/26/2024, Resident #1 was seen via telemedicine by APRN #22 for report of change in condition, HPI indicated expired opioid order, pressure ulcer required dressing change, and pain at wound site during wound care. ROS included mental status as active and alert. Assessment/Plan was chronic pain with a change in opioid medication. On 05/29/2024, Resident #1 was seen by PCP as new admission. The problem list included morbid obesity, heart failure, DM type 2, hypertension, malaise, mood affective disorder, and chronic pain. HPI included incontinent of bladder, continent of bowel, mood stable without behavioral problems, and was compliant with medications and care. Functional assessment indicated one person assist for ADLs and transfers. ROS included no anxiety or depression. Assessment/Plan included depressive disorder - continue antidepressant, impaired ADLs - assist and monitor, degenerative joint disease (DJD) - continue pain control with opioid, assist with ADLs and monitor, moderate to severe frailty syndrome - bedbound, assist with ADLs and monitor, sarcopenia (muscle loss) - assist with ADLs and monitor, poly-pharmacy - educate on medication interaction/adverse effects and monitor for adverse effects. On 06/03/2024, Resident #1 was seen by APRN #11 for follow-up on chronic pain. HPI indicated follow up for sacral ulcer, refusing bed and incontinence changes, wound care and repositioning related to pain. ROS indicated psychiatric mental status was active and alert and normal mood, oriented to time, place, and person. Assessment/Plan indicated chronic pain, continue oral opioid and PCP ordered opioid transdermal patch. On 06/03/2024, Resident #1 was seen by PCP for acute visit for toenail care. ROS and Exam indicated skin had no rash, itching or skin changes and was warm dry (W/D) and intact. Assessment and plan included pressure ulcer on coccyx - resident does not want to be rolled due to pain. Continue facility wound care and Monitor for infection. DJD indicated staff reporting refusal of care due to pain; resident reports pain in hips, back and bilateral knees, educated on taking medication to stay ahead of pain, resident reported still has pain 40 minutes after taking medication; educated on importance of care compliance; opioid patch ordered for pain. On 06/17/2024, Resident #1 was seen by PCP for acute visit for toenail care. HPI indicated mood stable with no behavioral problems and was compliant with care. Exam included psychiatric evaluation described as calm, cooperative, alert and oriented (AO) x 3 (indicating person, place, situation), and follows commands. Assessment/Plan indicated facility was unable to access wound due to refusal, resident does not want to be rolled. Staff reported refusal of all care. Provided options if continued refusal of care that included comfort care and transfer to another facility. Continue facility wound care. Opioid patch dose increased; oral opioid medication added. On 06/26/2024, Resident #1 was seen by PCP for annual wellness visit. ROS indicated no joint pain, joint swelling, or restricted movements. Psychiatric indicated no anxiety or depression. Physical findings included, psychiatric as calm, cooperative, AOx3, and followed commands. Assessment indicated normal routine history and physical senior citizen (65-80). (Resident #1 was [AGE] years old.) A PHQ (patient health questionnaire) -9 score (screening, diagnosing, monitoring, and measuring severity of depression) was performed with a score of 9.0 indicating mild depression. Counseling/Education included nutritional needs, resident verbalized/demonstrated understanding of medical condition and disease process, educated on proper diet, proper use of medications and hygiene. Plan indicated wound had not been assessed due to resident refusal due to pain when rolled, staff reported refusal of all care. Continue facility wound care, monitor for infection, Not knowing what the wound looks like, send to emergency room (ER) for evaluation, referred to psych for evaluation. DJD indicated resident refused care due to pain, refused to allow staff to change after incontinent episode, refused wound care, resident refused PRN medications for pain, stated hurts too much to roll over for care. Opioid patch discontinued. Medication continued for depressive disorder. Review of Informed Consent to Refuse Treatment and /or Services, dated 06/26/2024 indicated Resident #1 signed the informed consent, at 2:53 PM, that outlined the PCP orders for daily wound care to coccyx, turning and repositioning, incontinent care, bathing, skin/wound assessments, body audits, bariatric bed, specialty mattress, and trapeze bar. Resident provided with the benefits and results of refusal up to and including death. Review of a Progress Note, dated 06/29/2024 at 07:55 AM, indicated Resident #1 rejected care and the nurse was advised to try to determine reason care rejected such as staff providing care being changed to male aides and to modify care plan as necessary. On 07/03/2024 Resident #1 was seen by APRN #11 for anxiety. Resident refused repositioning, refused wound care evaluation by APRN care, and stated it was related to severe pain. PCP previously adjusted pain medication. No trends/patterns documented; no pain assessment performed; a Yes response to Has there been a recent workup related to this issue to rule out medical delirium was documented with no response to description of workup or diagnosis. ROS revealed resident had fatigue. Physical exam revealed psychiatric ment[TRUNCATED]
SERIOUS (G) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Assessment Accuracy (Tag F0641)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and facility document review, it was determined that the facility failed to accurately identi...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and facility document review, it was determined that the facility failed to accurately identify resident verbal, physical, or other self-directed behavior symptoms as potential indicators of mental instability for 1 (Resident #1) of 1 resident reviewed for significant change assessment. The findings include: A review of Resident #1 ' s admission Record, indicated the facility admitted Resident #1 on 05/20/2024 with diagnoses that included unspecified mood disorder, chronic pain, morbid obesity, malaise, and treatment refusal. Review of the Signification Change Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 08/23/2024, revealed Resident #1 had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. No potential indicators for psychosis were identified, such as hallucinations [the perceptual experiences in the absence of real external sensory stimuli or delusions the misconception or beliefs that are firmly held, contrary to reality.] No verbal behavioral symptoms of threatening, screaming or cursing were identified. No other self-directed behavioral symptoms were identified, stated examples, but not limited to: hitting or scratching self, rummaging, disrobing, throwing or smearing food or body waste, or screaming. As a result of no behavioral symptoms identified, further areas were not assessed for the resident behaviors interfering in; care, risk of significant physical illness or injury, social interactions, risk of injury to others, intruding on others privacy or activity, disruptive care, or the living environment. Resident #1 was identified with rejection of care behaviors occurring daily which interfered with the resident ' s health and well-being. Resident #1's behavior status was identified as worsening from the prior assessments due to the daily rejection of care behaviors. Resident #1's functional mobility revealed dependence requiring the helper to do all the effort for toileting hygiene, substantial/maximum assistance for personal hygiene, and resident refused for bathing, upper body dressing, lower body dressing, rolling left and right, and lying to sitting. A review of Resident #1's Care Plan, last modified on 10/25/2024, revealed Resident #1become agitated and distressed when out of bed due to pain, self-directed activities like television programs, writing letters, balloon toss, Bible reading, inspirational music were initiated with activities to boost Resident #1's self-esteem. The goals included: making eye contact, making a verbal response, reaching for items, smiling, and engaging in activities. Resident #1 had a self-care deficit and refused wound care interventions, skin assessments, urinary catheter care, bowel incontinence care, and turning. Interventions included: assistance of two staff members for bathing and turning, and staff was to inspect skin for redness, open areas, scratches, cuts, and bruises. The goal was for Resident #1 to maintain current level of care. Resident #1 was care planned for an antidepressant for mood disorder interventions which included a (Name Brand) antidepressant with a black box warning to caregivers for appropriate monitoring and close observation for clinical worsening, suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior. Resident #1 was only care planned for behavioral health interventions of medication and no counseling or therapy sessions. Resident #1 had a wound infestation issue related to refusal of wound care. Interventions included pest control measures via a fly light trap and treatment of the wound for fly/magot infestation, the goal was for Resident #1 to allow wound treatment. Review of documents provided revealed, Social Services Director (SSD) graduated with a bachelor's degree in Sociology on 05/07/2022 and completed Social Services Director Training on 03/31/2023. During an interview on 12/11/2024 at 10:14 AM, the SSD stated, the process was to interview the resident one-on-one and look at notes going back two weeks. The SSD stated they had been trained on MDS forms and had training an SSD and completed sections B, C, D, E, and Q of the MDS dated [DATE], used for the significant Change Assessment. A two week look back of the Resident #1's Progress Notes revealed the following charted behaviors: 1.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/09/2024 at 10:24 PM, revealed Resident #1 continued to refuse care, the room was odorous, and the resident had an obvious need for care. 2.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/10/2024 at 10:36 PM, revealed Resident #1 had refused personal care three times in the shift, the room was odorous, and Resident #1 had an obvious need for care. 3.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/12/2024 at 3:28 PM, revealed Resident #1 refused to allow staff to assist with personal care and hygiene. Resident #1 did not perform those tasks for self or allow staff to assist. Resident #1 would not allow staff to touch, turn, clean, or reposition resident. 4.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/13/2024 at 7:44 PM, revealed Resident #1 continued to refuse all activities of daily living care. 5.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/14/2024 at 6:03 PM, revealed Resident #1 had eaten less than 25% or refused meals for 48 hours. 6.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/15/2024 at 00:47 AM, revealed Resident #1 complained of feeling sore, but was not able to elaborate. Resident #1 continued to refuse care from the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA). 7.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/15/2024 at 00:57 AM, revealed Resident #1 refused pain medication for soreness. 8.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/16/2024 at 10:02 AM, revealed Resident #1 was educated by a nurse on possible outcomes of not allowing nursing staff to give wound care including sepsis and death. Resident #1 stated, It can't be that bad. Resident #1 refused care from charge nurse, CNAs, wound care, and the doctor. 9.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/17/2024 at 2:59 AM, revealed Resident #1 refused perineal care or any activity requiring movement in the bed. 10.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/17/2024 at 3:48 AM, revealed Resident #1 was again educated on the importance of good hygiene related to bacteria and yeast infections. 11.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/17/2024 at 2:37 PM, revealed Resident #1's room smelled as if the resident had a bowel movement but would not allow staff to change them. 12.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/17/2024 at 10:23 PM, revealed Resident #1's room was odorous, and the resident had obvious need for care, but refused personal care. 13. Review of a Progress Note, dated 08/18/2024 at 12:40 PM, the provider stated, Resident #1 refused wound care from the Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) from 05/15/2024 through 08/16/2024. Resident #1 was stated to have a stage IV open wound to the coccyx upon arrival to the facility, the wound was not assessed and had no dressing applied. Resident #1 had not allowed nursing staff to fully view the back, coccyx, or sacrum at any point since admission to the facility to assess how many wounds existed. Resident #1 is incontinent, and feces was likely in the wound. Resident #1 was informed of the infection risk and possible rehospitalization. Resident #1 was offered a visit with the mental health NP, but stated there was nothing wrong with them mentally. Resident #1 stated their favorite CNA was out with covid and the resident would not turn until they returned. 14.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/18/2024 at 5:55 PM, revealed Resident #1 had a bowel movement but would not allow staff to clean the resident and there was a pungent smell emanating to the hallway. 15. A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/19/2024 at 00:37 AM, revealed staff noted maggots imbedded in Resident #1's flesh. Resident #1 initially refused the nurse's attempt at assessment, but did agree to the resident ' s leg being lifted a few inches. A maggot was noted on Resident #1's skin. Resident #1 stated, no desire to go to the hospital or do a telehealth visit with the on-call provider. Resident #1 stated, I am not in immediate danger. 16.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/19/2024 at 9:19 AM, revealed the SSD informed Resident #1 continued refusal of care meant the doctor could fire them as a patient resulting in the facility issuing a letter of discharge because no one would be over seeing Resident #1's care. Resident #1 called the doctor a Little [expletive] and stated they never liked doctors anyway. Resident #1 refused to sign any paperwork for the facility and stated only one CNA could place a sheet under them. Resident #1 would not name whom the specific CNA was. 17.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/19/2024 at 12:53 PM, revealed Resident #1 did not want to move onto a bariatric bed and stated to the SSD, I guess you'll have to find me another place to live then. 18.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/19/2024 at 3:32 PM, revealed Resident #1 was aware of the wound situation with the maggots. 19.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/19/2024 at 3:48 PM, revealed Resident #1 made excuses and pushed out every care intervention. 20.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/19/2024 at 5:24 PM, revealed Resident #1 was coughing and had a grey skin color, covid test, lab work and a chest x-ray was ordered and refused. 21.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/20/2024 at 9:44 AM, revealed Resident #1 had eaten less than 25% of meals or refused them for 48 hours. 22.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/20/2024 at 10:38 AM, revealed Resident #1 was denied a transfer to a human development center because the resident did not have autism, down syndrome, or any intellectual disabilities and had a urinary catheter present. 23.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/20/2024 at 11:51 AM, revealed Resident #1 had a Care Plan meeting in their room. The resident was asked about their food intake and stated, I'd rather just not eat, refused staff to use a mechanical lift to get them out of bed related to pain but refused pain meds, refused a wound care discussion which they did not think they needed stating they would not die from wounds. Resident #1 would not answer why they were on medication for their mood, stating I have never been depressed, nor am I depressed. Resident #1 wanted multiple medications stopped. Resident #1 was reapproached about wound care and stated, It would be best for you to leave. I really like you, so let's just end it here. 24.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/20/2024 at 3:41 PM, revealed Resident #1 became agitated when the nurse asked the resident about how they were feeling and the issues they were having. 25.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/21/2024 at 9:47 AM, revealed the SSD updated the ombudsman indicating the resident was aware of the maggots but still refused any care. The resident did not believe maggots were going to kill him. Resident #1 refused hospice services. The SSD expressed concern for the maggots and their danger to other residents. 26.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/21/2024 at 2:21 PM, revealed Resident #1 was placed on isolation related to the maggots. Nursing staff explained the reason for the isolation to the resident and Resident #1 refused any care. Resident #1 stated, No you can just come in to give me my medicine, but everyone else can stay out. 27.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/22/2024 at 00:18 AM, revealed a nurse asked Resident #1 to allow for pre-medication for pain followed by wound care in one hour. Resident #1 stated they would think about it. 28.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/22/2024 at 7:40 AM, revealed Resident #1 had eaten less than 25% of meals or refused them for 48 hours. 29.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/22/2024 at 10:30 AM, revealed Resident #1 was evaluated by a provider for Behavioral symptoms (e.g. agitation, psychosis): Other change in condition, Talks/Communicates Less, Change in skin color or condition. Outcomes of physical assessment were: Mental Status Evaluation: Altered Mental Status; Behavioral Status Evaluation: Other behavioral symptoms; Respiratory Status Evaluation: cough; Skin status Evaluation: wound. Recommendation from the provider was to Send to ER [Emergency Room] for eval and treat. 30.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/22/2024 at 10:41 AM, revealed Resident #1 refused wound assessment from Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) #11. Former-Assistant Director of Nursing (F-ADON) informed Resident #1 the need for wound care, new wounds on the legs, maggots seen near hips and now around legs, and failure to accept care could result in death. Resident #1 was informed of APRN #11's plan to send the resident to the ER for evaluation and treatment of change in skin color, unknown condition of the backside, maggots in the bed, and increased drowsiness. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) entered Resident #1's room and attempted to transfer resident to the ER at 10:25 AM. Resident #1 stated get out now. EMS left the building at 10:37 AM. 31.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/22/2024 at 11:00 AM, revealed during the EMS incident the Former-Director of Nursing (F-DON) informed Resident #1 of the risk of sepsis, worsening of wounds, increase of fly larvae, and possibility death would occur. Resident #1 initially would not allow EMS team to speak, instead saying no, goodbye when they walked in the room and anytime, they began to speak. EMS asked questions to verify Resident #1 was alert and oriented which Resident #1 answered correctly, and EMS left. Resident #1 stated they were tired of people coming into room and bothering them. Resident #1 stated, it feels like I have a boot on my neck because you won't leave me alone. 32.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/22/2024 at 11:49 AM, revealed a nurse contacted Adult Protective Services (APS). An APS Supervisor was made aware of Resident #1's decline and attempt to transfer them to the ER. APS stated Resident #1 had the right to refuse care even up to death. It was stated to APS, Resident #1 was not making sound decisions, and APS replied, a caseworker would be sent out to have a conversation with the resident and identify options moving forward. 33.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/22/2024 at 1:09 PM, revealed Resident #1 refused to sign a Refusal of Care form and stated, for Christ's sake. 34.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/22/2024 at 1:38 PM, revealed an APRN assessed Resident #1, and was found to be more lethargic, likely from risk of sepsis if not already, and would have to be transferred to the hospital if decline continued. Resident #1 stated, We will have to wait for me to get worse then. I don't want to go now. 35.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/22/2024 at 4:30 PM, revealed attempts to reach out to Resident #1's friend and contact person were unsuccessful. 36.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/23/2024 at 12:10 PM, revealed Resident #1 refused to acknowledge the Treatment Registered Nurse (Tx RN) or the floor nurse when they entered Resident #1's room, and refused to make eye contact. Resident #1 became angry when told wound care needed to be completed. Resident #1 stated, No you will not touch me and You need to leave. Resident #1 yelled, There is the door and leave now. The F-DON and F-ADON were notified. 37.A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/23/2024 at 3:15 PM, revealed Resident #1 refused to speak to the floor nurse when asked, How are you doing. 38. Review of a Progress Note, dated 08/23/2024 at 6:32 PM, revealed Resident #1's Primary Care Provider instructed the floor nurse to present hospice as an alternative since Resident #1 refuses care. Resident #1 stated. I do not want hospice. 39. A review of a Progress Note, dated 08/23/2024 at 7:00 PM, revealed Resident #1 had eaten less than 25% of meals or refused them for 48 hours. Resident #1 denied hunger and refused any supplements. During an interview on 12/02/2024 at 12:57PM, the Social Services Director (SSD) stated something was off (the SSD used hands, bilateral, with index fingers pointing toward head in circular motion) Resident #1 verbalized one thing appropriately but the actions were different, it didn't mesh up. The SSD stated there was no depression or appearance of depression, the resident was seen by the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) via telehealth. The SSD stated the PMHNP does not come into the building to see residents in person. During an interview on 12/11/2024 at 10:14 AM, SSD stated, they did not identify any verbal behavior in the MDS form because they did not consider the term [expletive] to be cursing for the terms of the criteria, and Resident #1 never threatened anyone. Regarding Resident #1's behavior with bodily waste, dressing, and living environment the SSD stated no other behaviors were identified because the behaviors were the resident's baseline, and they only identified new behaviors. The surveyor questioned suicidal thoughts that were not new behaviors. The SSD stated, suicide is different, it is extreme. The SSD stated yes, Resident #1 was an extreme case. The SSD stated, I think I did all I could with [Resident #1] at the time. I was not considering it as other behaviors, but in hindsight, I would have answered yes to the question, which would have triggered the other assessment questions to be answered. The SSD stated, the unassessed areas of risk for significant illness/injury, significant interference in care, significantly intrude on the activity of others, were all present at the time of the 08/23/2024, assessment. The SSD stated the facility's Regional Ombudsman was an unbiased third party who advocated for the resident. The Regional Ombudsman was contacted regarding Resident #1's situation and the State Ombudsman was also involved; both the state Ombudsman and the Regional Ombudsman agreed, Resident #1 had the right to refuse care. They worked for the state Area Agency on Aging, it was located on the poster in the hall, it has a state seal on it. During a concurrent interview and observation on 12/11/2024 at 10:40 AM, the SSD accompanied the surveyor to the bulletin board where a poster for the Regional Ombudsman was posted. The SSD stated there was no state seal and no indication the ombudsman was part of the Department of Human Services (DHS) or, was with the Area Agency on Aging.
CONCERN (E) 📢 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

Pharmacy Services (Tag F0755)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, record review, facility document review, facility policy review, it was determined that the f...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, record review, facility document review, facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an account of all controlled substances for 1 (Medication Cart 300-Hall) of 5 medication carts reviewed for accounting of controlled substances; and maintain a record of controlled substances for 4 Residents on 2 medication carts (Resident #20, Resident #21, Resident #22, and Resident #23) of 5 medication carts reviewed for accurate records; and it was determined that the facility failed to ensure resident medications were administered within the specified time to ensure continued therapeutic status was maintained for 3 (Resident #26, # 27 and #28) of 3 residents who stated medications were not received. Findings include: A review of a facility policy and procedure titled, Medications Oral, revised on 11/22/2016, indicated use of equipment and supplies that included the medication administration record (MAR), a medication cup and medication. The procedure indicated use of the equipment and supplies and identification of resident, explanation of procedure, positioning of resident to take medication, providing and encouraging water intake with medication, remaining with resident during medication administration, documenting information in the medical record and reporting unusual or abnormal findings to charge nurse. A review of the medication package insert for [brand name] (calcium channel blocker), with a revised date of 06/2014, described the indication for usage was to lower blood pressure as part of lowering cardiovascular risk. Concentrations in blood reach plateau in 6 hours of dose and fluctuate over the 24-hour dosing interval. Administration was according to the patient's needs. A review of the medication package insert for [brand name] tablets (a thyroid hormone replacement), with a revised date of 08/2005, described the indication for usage was to supplement or replace thyroid hormone due to hypothyroidism. The general principal goal of replacement therapy included achievement and maintenance of a normal state by individualized dosing. A review of the medication package insert for [brand name] (an opioid agonist), with a revised date of 03/2008, described the indication for usage was treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain. Concentration in blood reaches peak in two hours with a steady state (consistent concentration) in two days. Patient notification included understanding of the dose limit and time interval between doses due to depression of the respiratory system, seizures and death. A review of the medication package insert for [brand name] (an antianxiety agent), with a revised date of 11/2010, described the indication for usage was to treat anxiety. Patient information included taking the medication consistently to assure safe and effective use. A review of the medication package insert for [brand name] (an anticonvulsant), with a revised date of 04/2009, described it was used for neuralgia (pain caused by damaged nerves) and should be taken as prescribed. A review of the medication package insert for [brand name] (a benzodiazepine), with a revised date of 03/2021, described indications for use that included: anxiety disorder, and should be taken exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. A review of the medication package insert for [brand name]topical gel (dermatological NSAID), with a date of 07/2009, described indication for use of pain relief in joints such as knees and hands. Instructions that included: using medication exactly as prescribed, at the lowest dose and for the shortest amount of time. A review of the medication package insert for [brand name] (an ACE inhibitor), with a revised date of 12/2014, described the indication for use was treatment for hypertension and should be adjusted according to blood pressure response. A review of the medication package insert for [brand name] (an antidepressant), with a revised date of 12/04/2008, described the indications for use included: major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, peripheral neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Therapy should be continued as directed. A review of the medication package insert for hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen, with a date of 2009, described indications for use as severe pain management, using the lowest effective dosage based on patient treatment goals. The medication guide instructs to take exactly as prescribed. A review of the medication package insert for [brand name] (a beta-blocker), with a revised date of 11/10, described indications for use included: hypertension and dose should be individualized. At the end of a 12-hour dosing interval, blood pressure could rise. A review of the medication package insert for [brand name] (medication used to treat dementia related to Alzheimer ' s disease), with a revised date of 12/2018, described the indication for use was a form of dementia, and taken once daily as prescribed. If a dose was missed, take the next dose at the usual time. A review of the medication package insert for [brand name] (a Beta Blocker), with a revised date of 2/2008, described the indications for use included: hypertension. Information for patients included: taking regularly and continuously and if a dose was missed should only take the next scheduled dose. A review of the medication package insert for [brand name] (an oral NMDA blocker), with a revised date of 11/2018, described the indication for usage was moderate to severe dementia, and if dose was missed, should take the next scheduled dose. A review of the admission Record, indicated the facility admitted Resident #26 with diagnoses that included: polyneuropathy (condition affecting peripheral nerves causing pain, burning and numbness in the arms and legs), depression, hypothyroidism, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (cancer of the blood and bone marrow with symptoms of swollen lymph nodes, bruising, and pain) not in remission, hypertension, and pain. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 11/13/2024, indicated Resident #26 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13 which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. Resident #26 required setup/cleanup assistance with eating, oral hygiene, and personal hygiene; was independent toileting and bed mobility, required supervision or touch assistance with dressing and walking. Active diagnoses included: polyneuropathy, depression, hypothyroidism, cancer, hypertension, and experienced frequent pain that occasionally effected sleep, therapy activities, day to day activities, and required pain medication. Current medications included an opioid. A review of the Care Plan, revised on 08/27/2023, indicated Resident #26 had an Activity of Daily Living (ADL) self-care performance deficit related to impaired mobility and polyneuropathy; had pain medication therapy; exhibited behavioral indicators related to depression that included rudeness, sarcastic remarks, rejection of care, abusive language; had hypertension and would maintain a blood pressure within the normal parameters, remain free of signs and symptoms and complications; had hypothyroidism. Interventions included: providing assistance and administering medications as ordered by the physician. A review of an Order Summary, indicated Resident #26 had blood pressures monitored twice daily, an antihypertensive medication daily, a synthetic compound used to treat neurological condition three times daily, antianxiety medication three times daily, opioid pain medication twice daily, thyroid hormone replacement daily, topically patch for pain applied daily to left thigh, and a topical pain gel applied to knees three times a day. A review of the December Medication Administration Record (MAR), indicated Resident #26 had medications ordered on 12/07/2024 at 8:00 AM that included, an oral hormone replacement tablet, an external pain patch to left thigh, 2 different oral antihypertensive tablets, an oral opioid for pain and the pain assessment level was documented as 0, an antianxiety tablet, two capsules for neuropathy. All 8:00 AM medications indicated they were provided to Resident #26. No PRN (as needed) medications were documented as administered. Blood pressure monitoring done during the 7a-7p shift indicated a reading of 152/60. Readings from 12/1/2024 to 12/6 2024 during the 7a - 7p shift were 143/76, 120/77, 132/72, 124/62, 126/78, and 118/68 respectively. Administration of the second dose of anxiety, neuropathy, and topical pain medications were changed. A review of the Medication Administration Audit Report, dated 12/11/2024 at 1:35 PM, for the administration date of 12/07/2024, included all medication, 7A-7P shift, indicated Resident #26 received the hormone replacement medication at 10:21 AM, one antihypertensive medication was given at 10:23 AM, and the opioid pain medication was given at 10:25 AM, the antianxiety tablet was given at 10:21 AM, capsules for neuropathy were given at 10:21 AM, the external pain gel was applied at 10:27 AM, one antihypertensive medication was given at 10:27 AM, and the pain patch was applied at 10:32 AM. Second doses of the opioid pain medication was given at 6:29 PM, the antianxiety tablet was given at 1:26 PM, the neuropathy medication was given at 1:26 PM, and external pain gel was applied at 1:32 PM and not adjusted based upon the actual administration time of the first dose. A review of the controlled drug sign out book, page 109, indicated Resident #26 controlled opioid pain medication was signed out on 12/07/2024 at 10:00 AM by Social Services Discharge Nurse (SSDN). During an observation on 12/07/2024 at 11:40 AM, Resident #26 was lying in bed, rubbing their left thigh area, requesting pain medication and (Name Brand) topical pain gel for left leg. Resident #26 stated they had not received medication today. During an interview on 12/07/2024 at 11:51 AM, SSDN stated Resident #26 had received pain medication that included the opioid and 2-acetaminophen as well as the topical pain gel, earlier. The SSDN stated she was the On Call this weekend and did not start medication pass until 8:00 AM due to the number of call ins, trying to find coverage for the shift and getting report from night shift. The SSDN stated she had to cover as the floor nurse for a 12-hour shift Saturday and Sunday due to the weekend nurse that worked the shift was no longer working at the facility. The SSDN stated she was responsible for residents on the right side of 500 hall from room [ROOM NUMBER], all the way down hall to the end and back up the left side of the hall to room [ROOM NUMBER], and all residents on 600 hall. The SSDN stated there were 2 CNAs currently on 400 hall, 500 hall, and 600 hall. However, upon arrival for the shift, the SSDN stated there were 2 CNAs on 400, 1 CNA on 500, 1 CNA on 6 hall, and 2 nurses for 400, 500 and 600 halls. The SSDN stated there were usually 2 nurses and they split 500 hall, and the nurses were trying to help with residents due to only 1 CNA on 500 and 1 CNA on 600 hall. The Director of Nursing (DON) was working to find more help, and CNAs were moved around to have enough for 400, 500, and 600 halls. During an interview on 12/11/2024 at 12:12 PM, the DON stated it had been a hectic day, someone was sent out to the hospital. We are dealing with humans and some people need more time. The nurse needed to call the doctor, needed re-education on time management, and needed to ask for help. Resident #26 should have received the antihypertensive and opioid pain medication on time because the consequences of giving a twice daily blood pressure medication late could cause blood pressure medications to be given too close together and it could bottom them out (cause blood pressure to drop too low) and late pain medications could cause the resident to be in pain longer than they should be. A review of the admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident #27 with diagnoses that included hypothyroidism, major depressive disorder, anxiety, and pain. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 10/21/2024, indicated Resident #27 had a BIMS score of 15 which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. Resident #27 required substantial to maximum assistance with oral hygiene, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing; required setup/cleanup assistance with eating; required substantial to maximum assistance with wheelchair mobility. Active diagnoses included: hypertension, anxiety, depression, and pain occasionally interfering with sleep and day to day activities. Current medications included: antianxiety, antidepressant, and opioid. A review of an Order Summary, indicated Resident #27 was to receive a daily antidepressant, an opioid pain medication twice daily, a thyroid hormone replacement daily, an antihypertensive twice daily, and an antianxiety medication twice daily. A review of the December MAR indicated Resident #27 had medications ordered on 12/07/2024 at 8:00 AM, that included oral antidepressant capsules, an oral opioid pain medication and the pain assessment level was documented as 0, an oral thyroid replacement tablet, an oral antihypertensive tablet, and an oral antianxiety tablet. All 8:00 AM, medications indicated they were provided to Resident #27. No PRN medications were documented as administered. A review of the Medication Administration Audit Report, dated 12/09/2024 at 4:50 PM, for the administration date of 12/07/2024 included all administration, all shift, all documented, indicated Resident #27 received the antidepressant at 12:29 PM, the opioid pain medication at 12:31 PM, the thyroid hormone replacement at 12:29 PM, the antihypertensive at 12:27 PM and the antianxiety medication at 12:29 PM. Time of administration of the second doses of twice daily medications were not adjusted. During an interview on 12/07/2024 at 11:22 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #14 stated they were responsible for all residents on 400 hall and 4 rooms on 500 hall. LPN #14 has worked for facility 6 months and their normal schedule was 7a-7p Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. LPN #14 has been assigned to work on 400 and 500 halls for one month and usually has 2-3 CNAs with 1 CNA float for 400 and 500 halls. During an observation on 12/07/2024 at 11:35 AM, Resident #27 stated they had not received their morning medications and was asking for a nurse. LPN #14 overheard Resident #27 from the hallway, stepped into Resident #27's room, and stated she would return shortly with medications. During an interview on 12/11/2024 at 12:12 PM, the DON stated Resident #27 not receiving the antihypertensive, opioid pain medication, and antianxiety medication on time was not an effective way to give medications. The DON stated he contacted the provider and was told it was okay to give the medication. The DON stated if it had been him, he would not have been that far behind. A review of the admission Record, indicated the facility admitted Resident #28 with diagnoses that included: depression, anxiety, hypertension, and neuralgia (pain caused by nerve irritation or damage). The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 11/15/2024, indicated Resident #28 had a BIMS score of 10 which indicated resident had moderate cognitive impairment. Resident #28 required setup/cleanup assistance with eating, oral hygiene, and personal hygiene; required partial to moderate assistance with toileting, showering and dressing of lower body; and required supervision/touch assistance with wheelchair mobility. Resident #28 active diagnoses included: hypertension, anxiety, and depression. A pain assessment was not completed. Resident #28 was receiving opioid pain medication. A review of Resident #28 ' s Care Plan, revised on 11/14/2024, indicated Resident #28 had a history of behaviors with interventions that included: anticipating and providing needs before resident becomes overly stressed; had impaired cognitive function/dementia as evidenced by the BIMS score; had hypertension; had depression; received a psychotropic medication for anxiety; had pain medication therapy; had a mood problem and depression; and had chronic pain. Interventions included: administering and monitoring the effectiveness of medications as ordered, keep routine consistent to decrease confusion, and report changes in usual routine. A review of Order Summary, indicated Resident #28 was to receive an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (interferes with the breakdown of an enzyme in the body decreasing anxiety) tablet one time a day for anxiety, a synthetic compound used to treat neurological condition two times daily, an antihypertensive two times daily, and a dementia medication daily. A review of the December MAR indicated Resident #28 had medications ordered at 8:00 AM that included, an oral acetylcholinesterase inhibitor tablet for anxiety daily, an oral dementia tablet daily, a pain assessment each shift, an antihypertensive tablet two times daily, and a capsule for neuralgia two times daily. No PRN medications were documented as administered. A review of the Medication Administration Audit Report, dated 12/09/2024 at 4:49 PM, for the administration date of 12/07/2024, included all administration, all shifts, all documentation indicated Resident #28 received the acetylcholinesterase inhibitor tablet for anxiety at 10:46 AM, the oral dementia tablet at 10:47 AM, the antihypertensive tablet at 10:47 AM, and the capsule for neuralgia at 10:46 AM. Time of administration of the second doses of twice daily medications were not adjusted. During an observation on 12/07/2024 at 11:33 AM, Resident #28 asked LPN #14 for morning medications. LPN #14 responded, we are running behind and I will let your nurse know. During an interview on 12/11/2024 at 12:12 PM, the DON stated the nurse for Resident #28 should have called the provider and notified them the resident's antihypertensive medication was late and received instructions. Review of Progress Notes dated 11/09/2024 to 12/12/2024, had no entry for provider notification regarding late medications for Resident #26, Resident #27, or Resident #28. During an interview on 12/07/2024 at 11:39 AM, LPN #14 stated the residents should have received medications between 7 and 9. It was a rough morning with call ins. CNA staff was short and we could not get anyone to come in, so the nurses had to cover for the CNAs, putting us behind. LPN #14 stated residents should receive medications on time and the Director of Nursing (DON) was aware of medication being late and staffing. During an interview on 12/11/2024 at 12:12 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated medication administration times were 1 hour before and after the scheduled times in Point Click Care (PCC). If a nurse was outside the 1-hour window, they should call the provider and ask for instructions. In a case with a twice a day medication, the doctor may need to consider whether to give it or not. The nurse would want to pass it on in report. During an interview on 12/11/2024 at 1:37 PM, the SSDN and surveyor reviewed the controlled drug sign out book, page 109. SSDN stated Resident #26 received the opioid pain medication at 10:00 AM, I thought it was sooner. The SSDN stated the on-call provider was notified regarding giving medications late, however, did not recall the name of the provider. SSDN was unable to locate the progress note with the provider notification in the electronic health record, filtered the progress notes to include medication administration notes and was still unable to locate a provider notification for Resident #26, Resident #27, or Resident #28, and stated the note may be on a paper somewhere on the desk that has not been entered yet. The SSDN stated it was important to receive medications when ordered, especially blood pressure and other things to keep medication levels consistent and notification should be documented. On 12/11/2024 at 2:38 PM, surveyor was at the front door exiting the facility and the SSDN stopped surveyor and stated the note regarding provider notification was found right where I said it was and was now in the electronic health record. A review of a facility policy titled, Medication Storage in the Facility, revised January 2018, indicated, Medications are stored safely and securely accessible only to licensed nursing personnel, pharmacy personnel, or staff members lawfully authorized to administer medications. Medication room, carts, and medication supplies are locked when not attended by persons with authorized access. A review of the facility's undated policy titled Abuse, Neglect, Misappropriation and Exploitation Investigating and Reporting indicated, abuse was patterns or deliberate misplacement, exploitation, or wrongful temporary or permanent use of a resident's belongings or money without the resident's consent. A review of an in-service, conducted by Former- Assistant Director of Nursing (F-ADON) on 11/21/2024, indicated, during narcotic counts nursing staff was to look at the medication cards and verify all pills are accounted for. A review of an Incident and Accident Report submitted on 11/21/2024 at 11:17 AM, to the OLTC indicated, during administration of Resident #16's antianxiety medication current Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) identified a missing pill from the (Name Brand) antianxiety medication card on the 300-Hall cart. On 11/25/2024, findings indicated, current ADON did not catch the missing pill during morning shift narcotic count, the missing pill was not located in the narcotic box by F-ADON, it was believed the card was damaged on the back side due to the tight fit of the large volume of cards in the narcotic box, nurses were in-serviced on visualizing the medication cards to verify the count and the Abuse and Neglect policy with emphasis on misappropriation of property, and a new narcotic box was ordered for additional storage. No drug diversion activities were identified. A review of an Incident and Accident Report submitted on 11/21/2024 at 12:39 PM, to the Office of Long-Term Care (OLTC) by F-ADON indicated, during a full match back completed by the F-ADON and Nurse Consultant #14 on the 300-Hall narcotic box to verify the count due to previously missing narcotics Resident #15 (Name Brand) pill card was missing one pill. On 11/25/2024, findings indicated, current ADON did not catch the missing pill during morning shift narcotic count, the missing pill was not located in the narcotic box by F-ADON or Nurse Consultant #14, it was believed the card was damaged on the top right corner due to the tight fit of the large volume of cards in the narcotic box, nurses were in-serviced on visualizing the medication cards to verify the count and the Abuse and Neglect policy with emphasis on misappropriation of property, and a new narcotic box was ordered for additional storage. No drug diversion activities were identified. A review of an in-service conducted by F-ADON on 11/22/2024 indicated, nursing staff was provided education on properly reading measurements on a morphine bottle. A review of an Incident and Accident Report submitted on 11/22/2024 at 12:43 PM, to the OLTC indicated, during the change of shift narcotic count on 11/22/2024 at 7:23 AM, for the 300-Hall Medication cart Resident #16's (Name Brand) bottle contained 2 milliliters (ML) less liquid medication than expected. The (Name Brand) was immediately surrendered for destruction and a replacement bottle was obtained. On 11/27/2024, findings indicated, no spillage or waste had been reported, an assessment of the nurse's administration knowledge and skills were preformed, and an in-service was conducted to re-educated on how to properly identify the increment marks on the side of the (Name Brand) bottle. No drug diversion activities were identified. During a concurrent interview and observation on 11/26/2024 at 5:44 PM, a controlled medication count was completed on the 200-Hall medication cart. Resident #23's (Name Brand) controlled narcotic pain medication had 43 pills in the medication card, the controlled medication book, page 34, reported the (Name Brand) controlled narcotic pain medication count was 44. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #15 stated, they forgot to sign out the morning dose. A review of Resident #23's November Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed, on 11/26/2024, LPN #15 administered (Name Brand) controlled narcotic pain medication to Resident #23 at 8:54 AM, eight hours and fifty minutes prior to the narcotic count. During a concurrent interview and observation on 11/26/2024 at 5:54 PM, a controlled medication count was completed on the 200-Hall medication cart. Resident #21's (Name Brand) controlled nerve pain medication had 24 pills in the medication card, the controlled medication book, page 37, reported the (Name Brand) controlled nerve pain medication count was 25. LPN #15 stated, they forgot to sign out the morning dose. A review of Resident #21's November MAR revealed, Resident #21's (Name Brand) controlled nerve pain medication was scheduled at 8:00 AM and signed out by LPN #15. During a concurrent interview and observation on 11/26/2024 at 6:23 PM, a controlled medication count was completed on 300-Hall medication cart. Resident #20's (Name Brand) controlled narcotic pain medication had 19 pills in the medication card, the controlled medication book, page 99, reported the (Name Brand) controlled narcotic pain medication count was 20. LPN #18 stated, they forgot to sign out the morning dose. A review of Resident #20's November MAR revealed, Resident #20's (Name Brand) controlled narcotic pain medication was scheduled of 8:00 AM, and not signed out by LPN #18. It was signed out by LPN #1.
CONCERN (E) 📢 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

Deficiency F0761 (Tag F0761)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record reviews it was determined that the facility failed to keep medications safely secur...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record reviews it was determined that the facility failed to keep medications safely secured for 1 medication cart of 1 medication cart reviewed for medication storage. A review of a facility policy titled, Medication Storage in the Facility, revised January 2018, indicated, Medications are stored safely and securely accessible only to licensed nursing personnel, pharmacy personnel, or staff members lawfully authorized to administer medications. Medication room, carts, and medication supplies are locked when not attended by persons with authorized access. During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/28/2024 at 6:13 AM, Registered Nurse (RN) #12 was seen passing medication at the end of 600-Hall. The medication cart was parked in the hallway outside suite 610. RN #12 took medication into room [ROOM NUMBER]-B. The medication cart was unlocked, Resident #9 ' s medication card was left sitting on top of the cart, and the computer screen was left open. RN #12 returned to the cart at 6:17 AM. RN #12 stated, they should lock the cart because someone could come by and take something. Regarding Resident #9's antifungal medication card sitting on top of the cart RN #12 stated, it's just (brand name). RN #12 stated things like that might matter in other places, but not around here. A review of Resident #9's medication card revealed, a one-time dose of (Name Brand) antifungal 150 milligram (MG) tablet was in an un-popped bubble of the medication cart left sitting unattended on top of the 600-Hall medication cart. During an interview on 11/28/2024 at 6:40 AM, the Administrator was made aware of the potentially dangerous situation by the surveyor. The Nurse Consultant stated they were going to have a talk with RN #12 and immediately exited the room.
CONCERN (E) 📢 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

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observations, interviews, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure hand hygiene was performed during meal service for 1 dining room of 4 dining rooms o...

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Based on observations, interviews, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure hand hygiene was performed during meal service for 1 dining room of 4 dining rooms observed during meal service. This failed practice had the potential to affect all residents receiving meals in the 100-hall dining room. Findings include: A review of a facility policy titled, Hand Hygiene, dated 11/22/2017, indicated the primary means of preventing infections was hand hygiene and handwashing/hand hygiene procedures were to be followed by all personnel to prevent spread of infections to residents and others. During an observation on 11/29/2024 at 5:39 PM, Nursing Assistant (NA) #9 removed a meal tray from the insulated cart and served a meal to a resident, removed items from the tray and placed on table, removed lids. NA #9 repeated this process, serving 7 residents in the 100-hall dining room. NA #9 did not perform hand hygiene prior to removing the first tray or between meal trays, during the observation. During an observation on 11/29/2024 at 5:39 PM, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #10 removed a meal tray from the insulated cart and served a meal to a male resident in the 100-hall dining room. CNA #10 removed items from the tray, placed them on the dining table and removed lids. CNA #10 returned to the insulated cart and removed a second tray, returned to the same table, removed items from the tray and placed them on the dining table, in front of a second male resident. CNA #10 removed lids, and opened an 8 oz carton of milk, by folding back the sides at the peak of the top and placed a fingernail of their index finger in the seam and pulled out, inserted the index finger further into the opening and pulled, fully opening the spout. No straw was provided to the resident. No hand hygiene was performed by CNA #10 prior to removing the meal tray from the cart, in between serving the two male residents' meals, and was not wearing gloves while opening the milk carton. During an interview on 11/29/2024 at 5:44 PM, NA #9 stated hands should be sanitized between serving resident trays to keep from spreading germs to the residents and making them sick. During an interview on 11/29/2024 at 5:47 PM, the Administrator stated hands should be sanitized in between serving trays and the aides know it so they do not spread infection. During an interview on 11/29/2024 at 5:49 PM, CNA #10 stated hands should have been sanitized between serving meal trays and should not have placed a finger into the opening of the milk carton where a resident places their mouth to drink, because it spreads infection.
CONCERN (F) 📢 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

Deficiency F0725 (Tag F0725)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, record review, facility document review, and facility policy review, it was determined that t...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, record review, facility document review, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure sufficient staffing to meet residents' needs as evidenced by not following the facility assessment staffing guidelines for 74 of 87 shifts reviewed from 11/10/2024 day shift through 12/07/2024 night shift. The findings include: Facilities are required to conduct and document facility-wide assessment annually and as needed with substantial changes to determine what resources are necessary to care for its residents on a day-to-day basis. These may include resident census, disease types, services required by licensed personnel, equipment, resident's physical limitations and required assistance, residents with cognitive or intellectual impairments, and staff required to meet the needs of the residents. A review of a facility policy titled, Facility Assessment, dated 10/01/2024, indicated, the facility had an average daily census of 90. Common diagnoses of the facility's residents were: 1.Psychiatric/Mood/Substance use disorders- hallucinations, delusions, impaired cognition, mental disorder, depression, bipolar disorder (mania/depression), Schizophrenia (disorganized thinking and behavior usually with auditory hallucinations), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorder, and behaviors that need interventions. 2.Heart/Circulatory System-congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease (blockages of the heart vessels), angina (chest pain), dysrhythmias (irregular heart rhythm), hypertension, orthostatic hypotension (blood pressure dropping with position changes), peripheral vascular disease, risk for bleeding and clots (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary thrombo-embolism). 3.Neurological System- Parkinson's disease (neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system), all or partial paralysis affecting either one side of the body left-right of from bottom to top (waist down or neck down), Multiple Sclerosis (autoimmune disease resulting in nerve damage to the brain and spinal cord), Alzheimer's disease, dementia, seizure disorders, stroke, traumatic brain injuries, Aphasia (language disorder affecting ability to communicate). 4.Intellectual Disabilities- Down Syndrome, Autism, and fetal alcohol syndrome. Vision issues- vision loss, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration. Hearing issues-hearing loss. 5.Musculoskeletal System- fractures and arthritis. 6.Neoplasm- prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer. Metabolic Disorders- diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, and morbid obesity. 7.Respiratory System- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Asthma, and respiratory failure. 8.Genitourinary System- Renal insufficiency (impaired kidney function), neurogenic bladder (bladder control issues due to nerve problems), renal (kidney) failure, end stage renal (kidney) disease, urinary incontinence. 9.Blood Diseases- anemia and leukemia. Integumentary System- skin ulcers and injuries. Infectious Diseases- Skin and soft tissue infections, respiratory infections, tuberculosis, urinary tract infections, infections with multi drug resistant organisms, septicemia (infection in the blood stream), hepatitis (inflammation of the liver), influenza (the flu), and clostridium difficile (bacterial infection of the colon). The facility assessed acuity affecting licensed nurses were 36 residents on an altered diet or a swallowing disorder, 25 residents on oxygen, 3 residents with behavioral needs, 28 residents with injections, 3 residents requiring dialysis care on hemodialysis, 5 residents with indwelling catheters, 2 residents requiring intermittent catheterization, 12 residents on hospice, 7 residents with wound care, 3 residents on tube feedings. The facility assessed acuity affecting nurse aides revealed 33 residents were dependent upon staff for dressing, 41 for bathing, 36 for transfers, 15 for eating, 36 for toileting, 35 for oral hygiene, 40 for mobility, 34 for upper body dressing and 48 for lower body dressing. The facility assessed their coverage needs to adequately meet the residents' daily needs per shift as: Day Shift: 1 Registered Nurse (RN), 5 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), 15 Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs), 2 Med Techs, 2 Nurse Aides (NAs), and 1 other Evening Shift: 0 RNs, 4 LPNs, 10 CNAs, 1 Med Tech, 2 NAs, 0 other Night Shift: 1 RN, 3 LPNs, 8 CNAs, 0 Med Techs, 0 NAs, 0 other A review of the facility's Resident Matrix printed 11/25/2024 revealed, 50 out of 97 facility residents had a fall, 13 of those with a major injury, 45 had a diagnosis of Alzheimer's/Dementia, 12 were on transmission based precautions (isolation requiring personal protective equipment), 12 were on hospice care, 10 were being treated for an infection, 6 had a pressure injury, 6 had a urinary catheter in place, 3 required tube feedings, and 1 required IV (intravenous) therapy. A review of the documents Detailed Hours, for November and December daily staffing was reviewed from the employee's time clock punch reports starting with the day shift on 11/10/2024 through the end of the night shift on 12/07/2024. 83 occurrences a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) worked more than 13 consecutive hours, 35 occurrences a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) worked more than 13 consecutive hours, 11 occurrences a Register Nurse (RN) worked more than 13 consecutive hours, 9 occurrences a Nurse Assistant (NA), and 3 occurrences a Med Tech (Medication Assistant- Certified [MA-C]). 10 occurrences an LPN employed in a non-bedside role was asked to work as a bedside nurse. Using staffing guidelines defined by the facility in their 10/01/2024 Facility Assessment the bedside staff coverage was found lacking coverage by either a partial or complete open shift on: 11/10/2024 Day Shift-1 RN, 3 LPNs, 2 CNAs, 1 MA-C Evening Shift- 2 MA-C 11/11/2024 Evening Shift-1 LPN 11/12/2024 Day Shift-1 LPN Evening Shift-1 LPN, 1 NA, 1 MA-C Night Shift-1 RN, 1 CNA 11/13/2024 Evening Shift-1 LPN, 1 CNAs, 1 MA-C, 1 NA Night Shift-1 LPN 11/14/2024 Days Shift-1 LPN, 1 NA Evening Shift-1 LPN, 3 CNAs, 1 MA-C, 1 NA Night Shift-1 LPN, 2 CNAs, 1 MA-C, 2 NA 11/15/2024 Days Shift-1 LPN, 1MA-C Evening Shift-2 LPNs, 1 CNA, 1 MA-C Night Shift-2 CNAs 11/16/2024 Day Shift-2 LPNs, 1 MA-C, 1 NA Evening Shift-1 LPN, 1 MA-C, 1 NA Night Shift-2 CNAs 11/17/2024 Day Shift-1 LPN, 5 CNAs, 1 MA-C, 2 NAs Evening Shift-2 LPNs, 1 CNA, 1 MA-C, 2 NAs Night Shift-1 LPN, 3 CNAs 11/18/2024 Day Shift-1 CNA, 1 NA Evening Shift-1 LPN, 2 CNAs, 1 MA-C Night Shift-1 RN 11/19/2024 Evening Shift-2 NA 11/20/2024 Evening Shift-1 LPN, 1 CNA, 2 NAs, 1 MA-C 11/21/2024 Day Shift-1 NA Evening Shift-1 CNA, 1 MA-C Night Shift-1 LPN 11/22/2024 Day Shift- 1 NA Evening Shift-2 LPNs, 1 CNA, 1 MA-C Night Shift-1 LPN, 3 CNAs 11/23/2024 Day Shift-1 CNA, 1 MA-C, 1NA Evening Shift-1 CNA, 1 MA-C, 2 NAs Night Shift-3 CNAs 11/24/2024 Day Shift-1 NA Evening Shift-1 LPN, 2 CNAs, 1 MA-C, 1 NA Night Shift-1 LPN 11/25/224 Day Shift-1 RN Evening Shift-1 LPN, 2 NAs Night Shift-1 RN 11/26/2024 Evening Shift-1 LPN Night Shift-1 RN, 2 CNAs 11/27/2024 Evening Shift-1 LPN, 1 MA-C, 1 NA Night Shift-1 CNA 11/28/2024 Day Shift-3 LPNs Evening Shift-1 LPN, 1 MA-C, 1 NA Night Shift-1 LPN, 1 CNA 11/29/2024 Days Shift-1 LPN, 1 CNA, 1 MA-C, 1 NA Evening Shift-1 LPN, 4 CNAs, 1 MA-C, 2 NA Night Shift-1 LPN, 4 CNAs 11/30/2024 Day Shit-2 LPNs, 3 CNAs, 1 MA-C, 2 NAs Evening Shift-1 MA-C, 2 NAs Night Shift-3 CNAs 12/01/2024 Day Shift-1 RN, 2 LPNs, 6 CNAs, 1 MA-C, 1 NA Evening Shift-1 CNA, 1 NA Night Shift-1 LPN, 1 CNA 12/02/2024 Day Shift-1 RN Evening Shift-1 LPN, 2 CNAs, 1 MA-C, 2 NAs Night Shift-1 RN 12/03/2024 Day Shift-1 NA Evening Shift-1 LPN, 2 CNAs, 1 MA-C, 1 CNA Night Shift-1 RN, 1 CNA 12/04/2024 Day Shift-1 LPN Evening Shift-1 LPN, 2 CNAs, 1 MA-C, 1 NA Night Shift-1 LPN 12/05/2024 Day Shift-1 LPN, 1 MA-C, 1 NA Evening Shift-1 LPN, 1 MA-C, 1 NA Night Shift-1 LPN 12/06/2024 Day Shift-1 RN, 1 NA Evening Shift-2 LPNs, 1 CNA,1 MA-C, 1 NA Night Shift-1 LPN, 2 CNAs 12/07/2024 Day Shift-1 RN, 1 LPN, 5 CNAs, 2 NA, 2 MA-C Evening Shift-1 MA-C, 1 NA A review of a document titled Incident by Incident Type, reviewed for a date range from 11/10/2024 to 11/25/2024, incidents classified as; 3 episodes of physical aggression, 1 in self-inflicted injury, 3 witness falls, 11 unwitnessed falls, 2 bumped/struck incident, 2 other incidents. A review of a document titled Incident by Incident Type, December fall list to current date of 12/07/2024, revealed another 7 falls, 3 witnessed and 4 unwitnessed. During an interview on 12/03/2024 at 6:40 AM, RN #17 stated, she had never been asked to take 3 halls and would not because it was too demanding. RN #17 stated the facility had a lot of staff turnover especially CNAs, and she heard the MDS (Minimum Data Sheet) nurse had quit. During an interview on 12/07/2024 at 10:40 AM, CNA #30 stated, she had been on the unit alone with one LPN when she arrived. CNA #30 stated she had asked the DON twice to obtain assistance. We have 8 showers today and we only have 2 done. There are 6-8 showers scheduled every day. CNA #30 stated the DON was aware of the short staffing and staffing was always short. When state is in the building, we show more staff because the consultants and administrative staff help too. During a concurrent observation and interview on 11/27/2024 at 08:05 AM, Resident #15 was sitting in the secure unit dining room being assisted by staff to eat breakfast. Resident #15 was unable to answer questions. LPN #18 stated Resident #15 received a scheduled opioid pain medication and resident was unable to communicate due to disease progression. Needs are anticipated and pain assessed by facial grimacing. Review of the Incidents by Incident Type, from 08/11/2024 to 11/25/2024, revealed Resident #15 had an unwitnessed fall on 08/31/2024 at 3:55 PM. A review of Incidents by Incident Type, dated 12/01/2024 to 12/07/2024, revealed Resident #15 had an unwitnessed fall on 12/04/2024 at 9:35 AM. A review of Progress Note, dated 12/03/2024 at 12:20 PM, revealed Resident #15 hit head on door frame of room and had a purple bruise to forehead. A review of Progress Note, dated 12/04/2024 at 12:11 PM, Incident & Accident description revealed resident walked into door fame on 12/03/2024 witnessed by aide. New helmet ordered. A review of Resident 15 ' s admission Record, indicated the facility admitted Resident #15 with diagnoses that included dementia, osteoarthritis, and anxiety disorder. The annual Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 09/12/2024, revealed Resident #15 had a Staff Interview for Mental Status (SAMS) score of 3 which indicated the resident was severely impaired for daily decision making. Resident #15 required setup/cleanup assistance with eating and was dependent upon staff for oral hygiene, toileting, shower/bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene; required substantial assistance transferring to the toilet, and partial to moderate assistance with bed mobility, sitting to standing, laying to sitting on side of the bed, from sitting to standing, and transferring from chair to bed and bed to chair. Resident required a wheelchair for ambulation and was dependent upon staff for mobility. Resident #15 ' s active diagnoses included: arthritis, dementia, anxiety disorder, repeated falls, pain, and vitamin D deficiency. Resident #15 had 2 falls since admission with no injury; was receiving an antianxiety, antidepressant, and opioid medications. Resident #15 was receiving speech, occupational, and physical therapies. Care areas triggered included cognitive loss/dementia, visual function, communication, urinary incontinence, falls, and psychotropic drug use. A review of Resident #15's Care Plan, revised on 10/24/2024, revealed Resident #15 required a secured/special care unit related to dementia to provide a secure safe environment; had actual falls, 1 fall with fracture; had limited physical mobility related to severe cognitive impairment; had behavioral indicators/history of behaviors removing non-skid socks, safety helmet and C-collar; was elopement risk/wandering related to severe cognitive impairment and poor safety awareness; had delirium; had hypertension; had dehydration or potential for dehydration; had anxiety disorder; had psychotropic medications; had alteration of musculoskeletal status, fracture of C1 vertebra; had chronic pain related to a long term condition causing widespread body pain and tiredness; had actual impaired vision related to cataract. Interventions included staff educated to redirect if going into other resident rooms, proper fitting non-skid socks, move to high visual area, provide fidget blanket, ensure wearing proper footwear/non-skid socks, fall mat while in bed, therapy referral, encourage resident to remain in high observation area due to poor safety awareness, non-skid strips placed in front of recliner, redirect to high traffic/visible area, siderails for bed mobility, required supervision by 1 staff to walk independently, encourage participation in activity programs, encourage resident to wear helmet and keep on both non-skid socks, staff to be vigilant and encourage resident to keep on helmet, set routine of wake and sleep times, anticipate needs, assess for fall risk, distract from wandering, offer pleasant diversions, identify pattern of wandering and intervene as appropriate, administer medications as ordered, review medications for side effects, monitor and report onset signs and symptoms, changes in behavior, monitor vital signs; keep call light in reach, needs safe environment with even floors, free of spills, adequate light, bed in low position at night, remove blanket from resident when ambulating, lock wheelchair, behavioral consults as needed, monitor and report adverse reactions of medications including unsteady gait, frequent falls, anticipate and meet needs, keep cervical collar in place may be removed for showers, no sudden turning of head, keep midline while showering, give opioid pain medication and monitor for side effects, clean and maintain glasses daily and as needed. A review of Order Summary, revealed Resident #15 had an order, dated 09/20/2024, to reside on the secure unit related to dementia and behavioral disturbance; 09/05/2024, J-collar to be worn at all times related to a displaced posterior fracture of the first cervical vertebra; 12/04/2024 monitor hematoma to head for signs and symptoms [of] adverse change; 07/10/2022 antihypertensive; 09/16/2024 opioid medication as needed (PRN); 02/13/2024 antidepressant; 01/11/2024 opioid at bedtime for pain; and 09/04/2024 antianxiety. A review of Medication Administration Record (MAR), revealed Resident #15 received medications on 12/04/2024, that included: an antihistamine, an antihypertensive, an antidepressant, an antianxiety, an opioid, and a cervical collar, PRN opioid medication for pain. Review of (Contract Medical Provider Company) Advance Registered Practice Nurse (APRN) visit notes on 08/31/2024 at 4:02 PM, for Resident #15, revealed a medically necessary visit related to a change in condition for an unwitnessed fall, bleeding from face and confused baseline. Review of Symptoms (ROS) indicated resident was chronically ill, anxious, not oriented to time, place, or person, appeared uncomfortable, and had a significant amount of bleeding from the nose/mouth. Order given to send resident to emergency room (ER). Review of the [Hospital] History and Physical, dated 08/31/2024, revealed Resident #15 was transferred from [Hospital] emergency room for neurological evaluation, after a fall in a long-term care facility, identified a C1 fracture after a computed tomography (CT) scan (radiological test providing a cross section of structures inside the body). Additional diagnoses included vascular dementia, attention deficit disorder, and psychiatric disorder. Resident #15 unable to provide history due to vascular dementia. Assessment revealed cervical spine fracture. Review of the [Hospital] Record, emergency physician note dated 08/31/2024, revealed Resident #15 had an unwitnessed fall, acute fractures of anterior and posterior arch C1 and nasal bone. Physical exam revealed, dry blood in nares, upper lip laceration with sutures in place; neurologic [exam]: speech is rapid and unclear, moves all extremities; psychiatric[exam]: anxious and agitated. Review of the [Hospital] Discharge Summary, dated 09/04/2024, revealed Resident #15 ' s advanced dementia status, was verbal and unable to hold normal conversation, and at best oriented to self, was now failure to thrive and high risk for readmission and clinical deterioration, remained full code, cervical collar in place. Review of (Contract Medical Provider Company) Advance Registered Practice Nurse (APRN) visit notes on 09/06/2024 at 4:02 PM, for Resident #15, revealed a medically necessary visit related to recurrent falls and admitted to facility after hospital stay from 08/31/2024 to 09/06/2024. Resident #15 was found to have a cervical fracture at C1 and nasal bone fracture. ROS revealed, not oriented to time, place, or person with recent memory and remote memory abnormal. Opioid medication refilled for osteoarthritis. Orders included physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. During a concurrent observation and interview on 12/07/2024 at 10:38 AM, Resident #22 lying in bed, cervical collar noted to neck. CNA #30 stated the resident had a fall and had a neck fracture at C2. CNA #30 was not aware of when the fall occurred. Review of Incidents by Incident Type, dated 12/01/2024 to 12/07/2024, revealed Resident #22 had a witnessed fall on 12/03/2024. Review of Witnessed Fall #5931 revealed CNA #31 was assisting Resident #22 back to room, in wheelchair, and resident fell, striking forehead causing 4 cm laceration. Resident sent to ER per physician order. Review of the (Hospital) Emergency Department (ED), visit dated 12/03/2024, revealed Resident #22 arrived via ambulance related to fall from wheelchair with 2 cm laceration to forehead and skin tear to right hand. Reported somehow fell forward out of wheelchair earlier in the day striking forehead. Diagnoses revealed an acute (closed fracture of cervical spine odontoid (C2 [second bone/vertebra in the neck]) and 2 cm x 4 cm laceration to forehead. Review of Progress Note Nsg I&A DON Follow Up, dated 12/09/2024, revealed Resident #22 had a 6 cm x 4 cm laceration, after falling out of wheelchair in hallway, hit forehead, physician notified, and order received to send to ER. A review of the admission Record, indicated the facility admitted Resident #22 with diagnoses that included late onset senile dementia, anxiety disorder, restlessness and agitation, and right hip pain. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 09/24/2024, revealed Resident #22 had a Staff Interview for Mental Status (SAMS) score of 3 which indicated the resident was severely impaired for daily decision making. Resident #22 exhibited physical and verbal behavior symptoms, required partial/moderate assistance with eating and oral hygiene, required substantial/maximal assistance with toileting, shower/bathing, dressing, putting on/taking off footwear and personal hygiene. Required substantial/maximal assistance with bed mobility, position changes, and transfers; utilized a wheelchair for mobility with supervision to moderate assistance. Active diagnoses included senile dementia, anxiety disorder, right hip pain, and no pain during the assessment period. Falls included 2 without injury. Medications included antianxiety, antidepressant and opioid. A review of Resident #22's Care Plan revised on 10/23/2024, revealed Resident #22 had an activity of daily living (ADL) self-care performance deficit related to dementia and impaired balance and required assistance of 2 staff to move between surfaces. Resident #22had limited physical mobility and required a wheelchair with assistance of 1 staff for locomotion. A goal to remain free of complications related to immobility and fall related injury was initiated on 12/04/2024; Resident #22 had an actual fall on 12/03/2024. Interventions initiated on 12/04/2024 included: leaning forward and resting arms on thighs while sitting in wheelchair, providing supportive assistance with mobility as needed, specialized chair to provide comfort and support due to poor trunk control. A review of Order Summary, revealed Resident #22 had an order to admit to the secured unit, comfort care, send to ER for laceration to forehead on 12/03/2024, antianxiety medication, anticonvulsant, opioid concentrate, and an antidepressant. During an interview on 12/08/2024 at 11:00 AM, LPN #1 stated, during report, received information that Resident #22 fractured their neck when they face planted out of the wheelchair on to the floor during transportation by staff. During an interview on 12/11/2024 at 09:50 AM, the Administrator stated there were falls involving Resident #15 and Resident #22, with major injuries. One fall, Resident #22 was witnessed during care, and Resident #15, unwitnessed, was found sitting on the floor with one sock on, and one off and we considered it a slip and fall. No investigation and no report to the State Agency was done on falls as they were not considered injuries of unknown origin. During an observation on 12/07/2024 at 10:40 AM, Resident #24 lying in bed supine with knees bent, feet flat on mattress, bruising (purple/blue) noted to lateral left knee, left eye, temporal area, cheekbone to jaw (deep purple, green, yellow). CNA #30 stated resident had a lot of falls and tried to keep resident comfortable. CNA #30 did not know when bruises or last fall occurred. Review of Progress Note, dated 11/30/2024 at 6:30 AM, revealed Resident #24 was on the floor with knees bent, inside secure unit, back to door, one small lump and one large lump on left side of forehead assisted resident into wheelchair. APRN #11 notified. Review of Progress Note, dated 11/30/2024 at 2:16 PM, revealed Resident #24 was on the floor of TV room on buttocks scooting self, nonskid socks in place, brief wet, care provided, hospice notified. Review of Incidents by Incident Type, dated 12/01/2024 to 12/07/2024, revealed no fall information for Resident #24. Review of the admission Record, indicated the facility admitted Resident #24 with diagnoses that included: Insufficient blood flow to the brain, a progressive disease that destroys memory and other mental functions, and major depressive disorder. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 10/17/2024, revealed Resident #24 had a Staff Interview for Mental Status (SAMS) score of 3 which indicated the resident was severely impaired for daily decision making. Resident #24 required setup/cleanup assistance with eating; supervision/touch assistance with oral hygiene; substantial/maximal assistance with toileting, shower/bathing, dressing, putting on/taking off footwear, and personal hygiene; was independent with bed mobility and transfer from lying to sitting, sitting to standing and bed to chair and chair to bed transfers; supervision or touch assistance with toilet transfer and was independent with ambulation and did not require the use of assistive devices. Active diagnoses included depression, decreased blood flow to the brain, and a progressive disease that destroys memory and other mental functions. Health conditions included two falls without injury and two falls with injury. Medications included antipsychotic, antianxiety, antidepressant and opioid, and was currently on hospice care. Review of Resident #24's Care Plan revised on 10/21/2024, revealed Resident #24 had behavioral indicators that included hitting and moving furniture; communication problem; potential for skin tear; actual falls; and cognitive impairment. Interventions included: anticipation of needs, administer and monitor medications, distraction including validation, talk about family and boys, beauty shop; anticipate and meet needs; identify causative factors and eliminate when possible; nonskid socks, toileting every 2 hours while awake, continue to monitor injury related to sitting or crawling on floor, ensure recliner foot rest is down when unoccupied, be in high observation areas for safety, review medications, non-skid strips to floor by bed; and use visual cues, positive approach techniques, engage in conversation. Review of Order Summary, revealed Resident #24 had active orders for hospice services, secure unit, skin tear treatment to left hand and elbow, opioid for pain, and antianxiety medications. During an observation on 12/07/2024 at 11:40 AM, Resident #26 was lying in bed, rubbing their left thigh area, requesting pain medication and (Name Brand) topical pain gel for left leg. Resident #26 stated they had not received medication today. A review of the admission Record, indicated the facility admitted Resident #26 with diagnoses that included polyneuropathy (condition affecting peripheral nerves causing pain, burning and numbness in the arms and legs), depression, hypothyroidism, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (cancer of the blood and bone marrow with symptoms of swollen lymph nodes, bruising, and pain) not in remission, hypertension, and pain. A review of Medication Administration Record, revealed Resident #26 had medications ordered at 8:00 AM that included, an oral hormone replacement tablet, an external pain patch to left thigh, 2 different oral antihypertensive tablets, an oral opioid for pain and the pain assessment level was documented as 0, an antianxiety tablet, two capsules for neuropathy. All 8:00 AM medications indicated they were provided to Resident #26. No PRN (as needed) medications were documented as administered. Blood pressure monitoring done during the 7a-7p shift indicated a reading of 152/60. Readings from 12/1/2024 to 12/6/2024 during the 7a - 7p shift were 143/76, 120/77, 132/72, 124/62, 126/78, and 118/68 respectively. Administration of the second dose of anxiety, neuropathy, and topical pain medications were changed. A review of the Medication Administration Audit Report, dated 12/11/2024 at 1:35 PM, for all medication, 7A-7P shift, revealed Resident #26 received the hormone replacement medication at 10:21 AM, one antihypertensive medication was given at 10:23 AM, and the opioid pain medication was given at 10:25 AM, the antianxiety tablet was given at 10:21 AM, capsules for neuropathy were given at 10:21 AM, the external pain gel was applied at 10:27 AM, one antihypertensive medication was given at 10:27 AM, and the pain patch was applied at 10:32 AM. Second dose of the opioid pain medication was given at 6:29 PM, the antianxiety tablet was given at 1:26 PM, the neuropathy medication was given at 1:26 PM, and external pain gel was applied at 1:32 PM and not adjusted based upon the actual administration time of the first dose. A review of the controlled drug sign-out book, page 109, revealed Resident #26 ' s controlled opioid pain medication was signed out on 12/07/2024 at 10:00 AM by Social Services Discharge Nurse (SSDN). During an interview on 12/07/2024 at 11:51 AM, the SSDN stated Resident #26 had received pain medication that included the opioid and 2-acetaminophen as well as the topical pain gel, earlier. The SSDN stated she was the On Call this weekend and did not start medication until 8:00 AM due to the number of call-ins, trying to find coverage for the shift, and getting report from night shift. The SSDN stated she had to cover as the floor nurse for a 12-hour shift Saturday and Sunday due to the weekend nurse that worked the shift was no longer working at the facility. The SSDN stated she was responsible for residents on the right side of 500 hall from room [ROOM NUMBER] all the way down hall to the end and back up the left side of the hall to room [ROOM NUMBER], and all residents on 600 hall. The SSDN stated there were 2 CNAs currently on 400 hall, 500 hall, and 600 hall. However, upon arrival for the shift, SSDN stated there were 2 CNAs on 400, 1 CNA on 500, 1 CNA on 6 hall, and 2 nurses for 400, 500 and 600 halls. SSDN stated there were usually 2 nurses and[TRUNCATED]
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CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0645 (Tag F0645)

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 document review, it was determined the facility failed to coordinate with the s...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews, record review, and facility document review, it was determined the facility failed to coordinate with the state designated office to get evaluation of resident to ensure resident received designated services for 1 (Resident #44) of 2 resident reviewed for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR). Findings include: A review of the [State Designated Professional Associates], letter dated 06/16/2023, indicated Resident #44, Has been approved for nursing home placement by OLTC (Office of Long-Term Care) and may enter nursing home of his/her choice. The letter instructed the facility, You must contact [State Designated Professional Associates] with the Client's admission Date in order to receive your client's completed PASARR evaluation. A review of the admission Record, indicated the facility admitted Resident #44 on 06/27/2023 with diagnoses that included schizophrenia and other recurrent depressive disorders. The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 07/04/2023, revealed Resident # 44 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13 which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. Section I, Active Diagnoses, subtitle Psychiatric/Mood Disorder, included I5800 Depression and I6000 Schizophrenia. Section N Medications, N0410 Medications Received indicated in the last 7 days, resident received an antipsychotic 7 days, received an antidepressant 7 days, and received a hypnotic 7 days; N0450 Psychotic Medication Review, A. indicated resident received antipsychotics on a routine basis. A review of Resident # 44's Care plan, revised 09/27/2023, revealed the resident had the potential to be verbally aggressive related to the diagnosis of schizophrenia. Interventions included monitoring behaviors, Psychiatric/Psychogeriatric consult as indicated, and administering medications as ordered. The Care Plan with a revision date of 11/17/2023 revealed The resident uses psychotropic medications r/t (related to) schizophrenia, recurrent depressive disorders, pain. Interventions included discussing with physician and family ongoing need for medication and review of behaviors and interventions and alternate therapies attempted and their effectiveness. During an interview on 06/11/2024 at 3:03 PM, the Administrator was asked who was responsible for coordinating admissions ensuring PASARRs were completed. The Administrator stated the admission Coordinator is responsible. During an interview on 06/11/2024 at 3:05 PM, the admission Coordinator was asked if the State Designated Professional Associate was notified of the admission date for Resident # 44 as instructed in the letter. The admission Coordinator was unable to respond, stating, I will check with the Administrator. The admission Coordinator was asked if the completed PASARR was received, the admission Coordinator was unable to respond, stating, I will check with the Administrator. On 06/11/2024 at 3:22 PM, the admission Coordinator stated, Notification to [State Designated Professional Associates] was not made with the admission date. The admission Coordinator was asked what guidance is followed when admitting a resident and obtaining a PASARR. The admission Coordinator stated, I will need to ask the Administrator. During an interview on 06/11/2024 at 4:04 PM, the LTC (Long Term Care) MDS was asked what guidance is followed when completing the MDS for residents. LTC MDS stated, I look at the MISC, (Referring to the Miscellaneous area in the Facility Computer Software Program used by the facility for documenting on residents.) tab and see if there has been a change in condition or if there is a PASARR. The LTC MDS was asked if Section A1500 of the admission MDS dated [DATE] is correct looking at the State Designated Professional Associates letter. LTC MDS stated, Based on what the MISC info contains, I am not able to accurately respond, and I have not seen that letter. The LTC MDS was asked what the RAI manual is used for, and responded if there are any questions that cannot be answered or if there is a new diagnosis code in the change of condition, we can look at it. When the surveyor asked if it contains guidance on completing A1500 or PASARR instructions, LTC MDS stated, No it does not have anything to do with the PASARR, I have looked. Surveyor asked the LTC MDS to look at the RAI Manual. The LTC MDS opened an electronic version of the RAI Manual on desktop computer. The screen opened immediately to A1500, without search. I never saw this before. I use my notes from the classes I have taken and I don't use the RAI. I do have the RAI manual book. It is here and there are some notes in it. LTC MDS was unable to respond to question regarding the State Designated Professional Associates letter or follow up of the letter. LTC MDS stated the admission process is done through another employee for PASARR. On 06/12/2024 at 07:51 AM, the LTC MDS provided a copy of the A1500 Preadmission Screening and Resident Review section of the RAI Version 3.0 Manual which indicates .All individuals who are admitted to a Medicaid nursing facility must have a Level I . PASARR, . Individuals who have or are suspected to have MI (mental illness) . may not be admitted to a Medicaid-certified nursing facility unless approved through Level II . PASRR determination. Those residents covered by Level II PASRR process may require certain care and services provided by the nursing home, and/or specialized services provide by the State . Planning of Care The Level II PASRR determination and the evaluation report specify services to be provide by the home and/or specialized services defined by the State .The services to be provided by the nursing home and /or specialized services provided by the State that are specified in the Level II PASRR determination and the evaluation report should be addressed I the plan of care .Steps for Assessment .2. Review the Level I PASRR .3. Review the PASRR report provided by the State if Level II screening was required .
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, record review, and record review the facility failed to ensure that oxygen order included parameters for 1 of 1 Resident #12 receiving oxygen to prevent respiratory complications...

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Based on observation, record review, and record review the facility failed to ensure that oxygen order included parameters for 1 of 1 Resident #12 receiving oxygen to prevent respiratory complications. The findings are: 1. Review of the Medical Diagnosis portion of Resident #12's electronic health record revealed diagnoses of heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. a. Review of the Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 04/22/2024 revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 6 (0-7 indicates severe cognitive impairment). b. Review of a Physician's Order dated 01/29/2024 revealed, Oxygen PRN (as needed) for SAT (oxygen saturation) under 90 as needed for shortness of breath and low SAT. c. On 06/10/2024 at 11:29 AM, Resident #12 was observed receiving oxygen at 1.5 liters via nasal cannula. d. On 06/11/2024 at 8:30 AM, Resident #12 was observed receiving oxygen at 1.5 liters via nasal cannula. e. On 06/12/2024 at 01:35 PM, Resident #12 was observed to be receiving oxygen at 1.5 liters via nasal cannula. f. On 06/12/2024 at 1:41 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) was asked what the standard of practice is for oxygen orders regarding parameters. The DON told the surveyor that oxygen orders had to have parameters, because staff cannot just keep going up and up on the oxygen for residents. Too much oxygen can be bad. g. On 06/12/2024 at 2:00 PM, the DON provided a policy titled Oxygen Safety that did not address oxygen parameters.
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Resident Rights (Tag F0550)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure staff did not stand over residents while assisting with meal service to maintain and promote dignity for 1 (Resident...

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Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure staff did not stand over residents while assisting with meal service to maintain and promote dignity for 1 (Resident #26) of 1 sampled resident. The findings are: A review of the Residents Rights, not dated, and part of the admission Packet, indicated, This facility will promote and protect the rights of every individual resident. Each resident in this facility has the right to receive treatment without discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or source of payment. Each resident has the right to be treated with consideration, respect and full recognition of dignity and individuality. A review of an admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident #26 with a diagnosis that included dementia. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 03/15/2024, revealed Resident #26 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 2, which indicated the resident had severe cognitive impairment. Resident required setup or clean-up assistance for eating. A review of Resident #26's Physician Orders, revealed an order, dated 12/07/2022, to admit to long term care secured unit related to dementia and elopement risk. A review of Resident #26's Care Plan, revised 02/17/2023, revealed the resident had an activity of daily living (ADL) self-care performance deficit related to dementia; with an intervention that included requiring limited assistance of one staff for eating; revised on 02/17/2023. On 06/10/2024 at 12:38 PM, Resident #26 was observed at the dining table on the secure unit during meal service. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Unit Manager stood to the right side of Resident #26 and gave Resident # 26 a bite of mechanical chicken with gravy. On 06/10/2024 at 12:42 PM, CNA / Unit Manager stood to the right side of Resident #26 and gave Resident #26 a drink of water. On 06/10/2024 at 12:48 PM, CNA / Unit Manager stood to the right side of Resident #26 and gave Resident #26 a bite of ice cream. CNA / Unit Manager then sat down and started assisting Resident #9. On 06/11/2024 at 3:31 PM, CNA / Unit Manager revealed during an interview that a resident's dignity was maintained while assisting residents during meal service, by encouraging the residents on what they can do, sit down next to them, use clothing protectors, and keep their hands and face clean, because they deserve to have that respect. On 06/12/2024 at 3:21 PM, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) revealed during an interview that staff should sit at the eye level of the residents while assisting with meal service, so the resident doesn't feel inferior, and that it was a dignity issue. On 06/12/2024 at 3:54 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed during an interview that staff should sit eye level with the residents during meal service so the residents don't feel inferior. The DON was asked what the expectations were for staff regarding following the facilities policy and procedures and guidelines. The DON stated, They've got to follow them 100%, that's just the way it is.
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0583 (Tag F0583)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure privacy was maintained for 2 (Resident #46, and...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure privacy was maintained for 2 (Resident #46, and #392) sampled residents due to personal health information left unattended in public areas. The findings are: 1. On 06/11/2024 at 10:00 AM, the Administrator provided a document titled Resident Rights documenting, .The Right to Privacy and Confidentiality, including the right to: .To know they are assured private and confidential treatment of all information contained in their medical records, including photographs, and that their consent, or the consent of their legal representative, is required for the release of information to persons not otherwise authorized to receive it . 2. Review of the Medical Diagnosis portion of Resident #46's electronic health record revealed diagnoses of cerebral edema, chronic kidney disease, and dementia. a. The Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 03/18/2024 indicated a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 07 (0-7 suggest severe cognitive impairment) for Resident #46. b. On 06/12/2024 at 5:29 AM, the Surveyor walked down 600 Hall and observed an unattended medication cart resting against the wall with Resident #46's Medication Administration Record (MAR) pulled up and medications visible to passersby. c. On 06/12/2024 at 05:35 AM, Registered Nurse (RN) #6 approached and the Surveyor asked RN #6 if it was standard practice to leave the computer screen open and visible to people in the hallway. RN #6 told the Surveyor that yes, most the time he leaves the screen up, it will close itself off. When asked if there was any reason that RN would not want to expose resident information the Surveyor was told there was no reason not to leave it up, unless you don't want someone else to see what you are getting. 3. Review of the Medical Diagnosis portion of Resident #392's electronic health record revealed diagnoses of collapsed vertebra, spinal stenosis, and atrial fibrillation. a. The admission MDS with an ARD of 05/26/2024 indicate a BIMS score of 15 (13-15 suggest cognitively intact) for Resident #392. b. On 06/12/2024 at 05:57 AM, the Surveyor walked down 600 Hall and observed an unattended medication cart with the screen open. Resident #392's picture was in view, and Hydrocodone was pulled up on the screen. RN #6 was observed coming out of room [ROOM NUMBER]. The Surveyor spoke with RN #6 and the nurse reiterated that the computer screen will turn itself off, and there was no reason not to leave it up unless you do not want someone else to see what you are getting. 4. On 06/12/2024 at 11:48 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) asked if leaving the computer screens open with resident information in public areas is standard practice. The DON confirmed that it is a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) violation because anyone could read the residents personal information.
CONCERN (E) 📢 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

ADL Care (Tag F0677)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure necessary services were provided in a timely manner to maintain good hygiene for 1 (Resident #21) sampled resident that...

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Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure necessary services were provided in a timely manner to maintain good hygiene for 1 (Resident #21) sampled resident that was unable to carry out personal care without assistance. The findings are: 1. Review of the Medical Diagnosis portion of Resident #21's electronic health record revealed diagnoses of depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, and rheumatoid arthritis. a. The Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 04/09/2024 indicated a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 (13-15 suggest cognitively intact). Section H indicated Resident #21 was occasionally incontinent of urine. b. A Care Plan, revised 04/12/2021, indicated Resident #21 had an activity of daily living self-care performance deficit related to arthritis, and required supervision/ setup help of 1 staff for toilet use. c. A Care Plan, revised 04/24/2023, indicated Resident #21 had functional bladder incontinence and instructed staff to clean the perineal area with each incontinence episode. c. On 06/10/2024 at 11:50 AM, the Surveyor smelled a urine odor in Resident #21's room. d. On 06/10/2024 at 12:10 AM, Resident #21 told the Surveyor they had been incontinent of urine and stated, I used to help change my linens, but with my bad knee and since I had pneumonia, I just cannot do it. Resident #21 stood up and removed a folded blanket covering a large wet and brown ring on the sheet covering the middle right side of the bed. Resident #21 reported calling for assistance earlier in the morning, and when housekeeping came by Resident #21 was told residents Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA)s would have to change the wet sheets today. e. On 06/10/2024 at 2:04 PM, while observing Resident #21's room CNA #5 walked in with clean linens. The Surveyor asked CNA #5 to describe Resident #21's sheets. It looks like where something was spilled or had an accident. Resident #21 told CNA #5 that nothing was spilled. CNA #5 confirmed the brown spot would be caused by the accident drying and said staff should round every two hours. The Surveyor asked why staff are expected to round every 2 hours. CNA #5 said it can cause skin breakdown and infection. Resident #21 said they had a rash in their perineal area right now and has been putting cream on it. f. On 06/11/2024 at 11:01 AM, the Administrator provided a policy titled Perineal/Incontinence Care that did not apply. g. On 06/12/2024 at 11:52 AM, while interviewing the Director of Nursing (DON) the surveyor asked how often staff are expected to round on residents. The DON told the Surveyor that staff was expected to check on residents and provide personal care every two hours and confirmed that if a resident is wet the peri-care should not be put off because it can cause skin breakdown, and infection. h. On 06/13/2024 at 08:16 AM, the CNA Coordinator provided course documentation for all employees for Care Academy, showing CNA #5 checked off on incontinent care on 05/22/2024.
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the residents environment was free from acci...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the residents environment was free from accidents and hazards to prevent possible ingestion and or injury for 2 (Resident #49 and #56) of 2 sampled residents; and failed to ensure chemicals and handheld razor blades were stored and contained properly; and failed to ensure a smoking assessment was obtained for 1 (Resident #295) of 1 sampled resident. The findings are: Review of the Resident Rights, no date, from the admission packet indicated, The facility will promote and protect the rights of every individual resident. In addition, each resident in this facility has the following rights: receive adequate and appropriate medical care, nursing care, protective and support services, and personal cleanliness in a safe and clean environment. A review of the Safety Data Sheet: Soothe & Cool Moisture Barrier Ointment, dated 05/30/2015, indicated, Causes eye irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. A review of the Safety Data Sheet: {brand name Germicidal Wipes}, dated February 18, 2019, revealed Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid breathing vapors. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. 1. A review of an admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident #49 with diagnoses of muscle wasting and dementia. The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 03/22/2024, revealed Resident #49 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 5, which indicated the resident was severely cognitively impaired. A review of Resident #49's Physician Orders, for the month of 06/2024, revealed an order, dated 03/20/2024, to admit to secured neighborhood related to exit seeking. There was not an order noted for moisture barrier ointment. On 06/10/2024 at 1:51 PM, Resident #49 was lying in bed. A full tube of barrier moisture barrier ointment was observed on the armoire in Resident #49's room. No staff were present. On 06/11/2024 at 9:26 AM, Resident #49 was in bed. A full tube of moisture barrier ointment was observed on the armoire in Resident #49's room. No staff were present. On 06/12/2024 at 5:08 AM, Resident #49 was in bed. A full tube of moisture barrier ointment was observed on the armoire and unattended. On 06/12/2024 at 10:35 AM, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #10 revealed during an interview that barrier moisture cream should be stored in the wound care cart. On 06/12/2024 at 10:46 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #8 revealed during an interview barrier moisture cream should be locked up in the treatment/wound cart when not in use. On 06/12/2024 at 11:52 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed during an interview that barrier moisture cream should be in the wound care cart because we don't want them (the residents) to access it. 2. A review of an admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident #56 with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. The Quarterly MDS with an ARD of 05/09/2024 revealed Resident #56 had a BIMS score of 00, which indicated the resident had severe cognitive impairment. On 06/10/2024 at 12:22 PM, a container of germicidal disposable wipes was observed on Resident #56's bathroom counter. On 06/10/2024 at 1:44 PM, a container of germicidal disposable wipes was observed on Resident #56's bathroom counter. On 06/11/2024 at 9:29 AM, Resident #56 was lying in bed. A container of germicidal disposable wipes was observed in the bathroom on the counter. On 06/12/2024 at 5:11 AM, Resident # 56 was lying in bed. A container of germicidal disposable wipes observed in the bathroom on the counter. On 06/12/2024 at 10:35 AM, CNA #10 revealed during an interview the {brand name} germicidal wipes should be stored in a locked storage or the nurse's station because the residents could eat them or get hurt, and that all staff was responsible for ensuring they were not left out in the resident's rooms. On 06/12/2024 at 10:46 AM, LPN #8 revealed during an interview the germicidal wipes should be locked in her cart because they are hazardous and that it was a team effort to ensure they were not left out in the resident's rooms. On 06/12/2024 at 11:52 AM, an interview with the DON revealed the germicidal wipes should be locked in the housekeeper's cart because they didn't want anyone to get a hold of them. On 06/10/2024 at 11:58 AM, the Surveyor observed a work cart sitting unattended on 400 Hall containing a hand held razor cutting blade, spray oil based lubricant, and disinfectant wipes. On 06/10/24 at 12:02 PM, [Contract] worker identified spray oil-based lubricant, disinfectant wipes, and a handheld razor cutting blade resting on the 400 Hall maintenance cart. [Contract] worker told the Surveyor that he had a very important call and walked away leaving cart unattended. On 06/10/2024 at 2:00 PM, the Surveyor spoke with the Administrator and identified the contract [NAME]. During the interview, it was discussed that the Administrator had asked the maintenance worker with contract worker to not leave the cart unattended due to the risk to residents. On 06/12/2024 at 11:50 AM, the DON was asked if it was standard practice to leave an unattended work cart with spray oil-based lubricant, disinfecting wipes, and a handheld razor cutting blade in a resident hallway. The DON told the Surveyor no, it is not standard because a resident could get any of these things and do damage to themselves or others. On 06/12/2024 at 02:04 PM, the Administrator reported the facility did not have any hazard policies. 3. A review of a document titled, Smoking Policy and Procedure, revealed .Upon admission, readmission, quarterly and with a significant change in condition, residents who smoke or use electronic cigarettes will be assessed for their ability to smoke safely using the Safety - Smoking Assessment form . A review of a Admission/ Medicare 5 day MDS revealed that Resident #295 had a BIMS score of 15, which indicates that cognition is intact. A review of a Care Plan dated 05/22/2024 documented Resident #295 is a smoker and is at risk for complications from smoking, including injury. Interventions included to provide Resident #295 with the following while smoking: observation, constant supervision, protective gear (smoking apron), Resident #295 has been oriented to smoking procedures and areas; and Resident #295 will be able to demonstrate the ability to verbalize understanding that smoking materials are for use only in designated smoking areas. On 06/12/2024 at 2:30 PM, the surveyor observed Resident #295 smoking outside with a staff member. Resident #295 lit the cigarette and extinguished the cigarette. Resident #295 had a smoking apron on. Review of Resident #295's electronic health record revealed no smoking assessment had been completed. 4. A review of Residents Rights indicated that residents will .Receive .a safe and clean environment . a. A review of Resident #33's Order Summary dated 06/12/2024 revealed the following medical diagnoses: enterocolitis, epilepsy, and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures. A review of Resident #33's Care Plan dated 04/30/2024 documented Resident #33 has impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought processes as evidenced by BIMS score of 8/15. Intervention included that Resident is to be cued, re-oriented and supervised as needed. A review of Resident #33's 5-day admission MDS with an ARD of 05/04/2024 revealed a BIMS score of 8, which indicates moderate cognitive impairment. b. A review of Resident #92's Order Summary dated 06/13/2024 revealed the following medical diagnoses: vascular dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety. A review of Resident #92's Care Plan dated 05/13/2024 revealed the resident has impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought processes as evidenced by BIMS score. A review of Resident #92's admission MDS with an ARD of 05/19/2024 revealed that the resident had a BIMS score of 5, which indicates severe cognitive impairment. On 06/11/2024 at 10:27 AM, the Surveyor observed a can of aerosol anti-perspirant in Resident #92 and Resident #33's room sitting on a wardrobe counter. On 06/12/2024 at 10:20 AM, the Surveyor observed a can of aerosol anti-perspirant in Resident #92's and Resident #33's room sitting on a wardrobe counter. During an interview on 06/12/2024 at 10:20 AM, the surveyor asked CNA #7 if aerosol deodorant spray should be sitting out in a resident's room, and she stated no. The surveyor asked why these items should not be left out and CNA #7 stated because they could [NAME] it and hurt themselves. During an interview on 06/12/2024 at 11:16 AM, the surveyor asked LPN #8 should products be left out if they say keep out of reach of children. LPN #8 stated no. The surveyor asked LPN #8 why products of that nature should not be left out. LPN #8 responded because they are hazardous chemicals. Also, the surveyor asked if aerosol deodorant should be left in a room. LPN #8 responded no. During an interview on 6/12/24 at 12:10 PM, the surveyor asked Director of Nursing (DON) why products or items should not be left out that say keep out of reach of children such as aerosol deodorant. The DON stated it's dangerous it could harm someone. It could hurt someone such as the resident or family and we have children in here a lot. The DON stated products that state keep out of reach of children should not be left in rooms. The DON stated these items should be locked up in the nurses' cabinet off from the dining room.
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Pharmacy Services (Tag F0755)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure controlled narcotics were properly documented when acquired from the pharmacy to prevent the risk of misappropriation,...

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Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure controlled narcotics were properly documented when acquired from the pharmacy to prevent the risk of misappropriation, and to ensure a record of receipt and disposition was in place for Ativan oral concentrate in 1 of 2 medication rooms. This failed practice had the potential to affect 5 sampled Residents (Residents #12, #56, #73, #79, and #342) of 21 residents with a physician's order for Ativan. The findings are: 1.a. On 06/11/2024 at 11:15 AM, the Surveyor asked Registered Nursing (RN) #1 to see documentation of the emergency kit medications from the narcotic box from the 100/200/300 Hall medication room, for the following medications: a. Ativan 2mg/ml (milligram/milliliter), 30ml unopened vial. b. Ativan oral concentrate 1mg/0.5 ml 5 syringes c. Ativan 2mg/ml injectable is out of stock. b. On 06/11/2024 at 11:21 AM, Registered Nurse (RN) #1 reviewed the narcotic book and told the surveyor there was no documentation for Ativan oral concentration in the narcotic book. The surveyor asked about the process for documenting controlled medications that arrive from the pharmacy. RN #1 said the nurse that accepted and signed for the delivery should have documented the medication in the controlled narcotic book. The surveyor asked if all controlled substances should be recorded in the narcotic book, and why would that be important. RN #1 said all controlled medications should be documented in the controlled narcotic book because legally as nurses we are responsible for those medications and their administration. The Surveyor asked for documentation from the pharmacy showing when Ativan oral concentrate was last received by the facility. c. On 06/11/2024 at 12:06 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) provided documentation of pharmacy consolidated delivery forms showing Ativan 2.5 ml was received on 05/29/2024 at 11:00 PM. d. On 06/11/2024 at 3:56 PM, RN #1 provided documentation showing Ativan 2mg/ml oral syringes with 2.5ml availability was added to page 17 of the narcotic book. RN #1 confirmed the narcotic box contains 5-1mg/0.5ml syringes or Ativan oral concentrate. e. On 06/12/24 at 11:50 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) was asked what procedures staff are expected to follow when a controlled medication is delivered to the facility. The DON expects nursing staff to count it with the driver, sign the manifest, and immediately document the medication in the logbook, because the medications could have disappeared, and nobody would have known it. g. On 06/12/2024 at 12:57 PM, the Administrator provided a policy titled Medication Storage in the Facility that did not address the documentation of the receipt, documentation and disposition of medications from the pharmacy.
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0761 (Tag F0761)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored in accordance with state laws and accepted standards of pharmacy practice for 3 (Resident #4...

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Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored in accordance with state laws and accepted standards of pharmacy practice for 3 (Resident #49, #72, and #342) of 3 sampled residents; and the facility failed to ensure a narcotic box was double locked to prevent the possible misappropriation, ingestion and or injury. The findings are: 1. A review of the Safety Data Sheet: Betadine Solution Swab sticks, dated April 13, 2015, indicated, This product is a topical microbicide. Not for oral use. Causes mild skin irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. A review of the Safety Data Sheet: [Name Brand] Ultra Powder Collagen Wound Dressing, dated 10/19/2022, indicated, Handling and Storage: Always wear recommended personal protective equipment. Avoid inhaling product. Avoid contact with eyes. A review of an admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident #49 with diagnoses of muscle wasting and dementia. The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 03/22/2024, revealed Resident #49 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 5, which indicated the resident was severely cognitively impaired. A review of Resident #49's Physician Orders, for the month of 06/2024, revealed an order, dated 03/20/2024, to admit to secured neighborhood related to exit seeking. There is not an order for ultra powder collagen wound dressing or 10% Iodine swab sticks. On 06/10/2024 at 1:51 PM, Resident #49 was lying in bed. A package of ultra powder collagen wound dressing 1 gram was observed on the armoire in the resident's room unattended. An open package of Iodine 10% containing 3 swabs was observed on the armoire in Resident's room. On 06/11/2024 at 9:26 AM, Resident #49 in bed eyes closed. A package of ultra powder collagen wound dressing 1 gram was observed on the armoire in the Resident's room unattended. An open package of Iodine 10% containing 3 swabs was observed on the armoire in the Resident's room unattended. On 06/12/2024 5:08 AM, Resident # 49 observed in bed with eyes closed. A package of ultra powder collagen wound dressing 1 gram was observed on the armoire unattended. On 06/12/2024 at 10:35 AM, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #10 revealed during an interview that collagen powder and iodine swabs should be stored in the wound care cart. On 06/12/2024 at 10:46 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #8 revealed during an interview that collagen powder and iodine swabs should be locked up in the treatment/wound cart when not in use. On 06/12/2024 at 11:52 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed during an interview that collagen powder and iodine swabs should be in the wound care cart because we don't want them (the residents) to access it. 2. On 06/11/2024 at 11:05 AM, the surveyor accompanied Registered Nursing (RN) #1 to the medication room on 100/200/300 Hall. RN #1 reached in the refrigerator and pulled out the red narcotic box. RN #1 said, That is supposed to be locked. The following medications were identified inside the narcotics box by RN #1: a. Ativan 2mg/ml (milligram/milliliter), 30 ml unopened vial. b. Ativan oral concentrate 1mg/0.5ml- 5 syringes On 06/11/2024 at 11:09 AM, RN #1 told the Surveyor the narcotic box will not lock. RN #1 was asked why it would be important to lock the narcotic box, and how many locks should the narcotic box be behind. RN #1 said the narcotic box should be behind at least 2 locks, and not being locked appropriately would give anyone that came into the medication room access to the controlled medications. On 06/12/24 at 10:40 AM, the Surveyor received a copy of a letter dated 06/01/2024 indicating the narcotic box was not working in the medication room. On 06/12/24 at 11:44 AM, the Surveyor interviewed the Maintenance Supervisor (MS) and asked if he was aware the narcotic box lock had not been working in the 100/200/300 hall. The Maintenance Supervisor (MS) said he was aware, and the Administrator was aware and had ordered the lock that was used to fix it. The MS confirmed that the narcotic box lock in the other medication room was not affected. On 06/12/2024 at 11:45 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) was asked if leaving medication at the bedside was a standard of practice and why. The DON told the Surveyor that it is not standard practice, and another resident could get the medications. When asked if the facility has any residents approved for self-administration, the DON confirmed they did not. The DON confirmed the narcotic box should be behind at least two locks, because less than that would cause a risk of easier access if someone wanted it, and the facility does not have any residents with self-administration rights. On 06/12/2024 at 12:57 PM, the Administrator provided a policy titled Medication Storage in the Facility documenting, .Policy Medications and biologicals are stored safely, securely, and properly, following manufacture's recommendations or those of the supplier. The medication supply is accessible only to licensed nursing personnel, pharmacy personnel, or staff members lawfully authorized to administer medications. Procedures .Medication rooms, carts, and medication supplies are locked when not attended by persons with authorized use .Except for those requiring refrigeration or freezing, medications intended for internal use are stored in a medication cart or other designated area. 3. The policy titled Medication, General Administration of indicated, Procedure 1, Drugs and biologicals may be administered only by licensed physician, licensed registered or practical nursing personnel, or by other personnel who are duly authorized to perform such services under state law .Self-Administration of drugs is permitted when approved by the interdisciplinary team and with a physician's order . On 06/12/2024 at 2:00 PM, The DON provided a policy titled Medications, Self-Administration of documenting, General Guidelines 1. A resident may be permitted to administer or retain medication in his/her room under the following conditions: a. Assessment and approval by the interdisciplinary team . Reveal of the Medical Diagnosis portion of Resident #72's electronic health record revealed diagnoses of respiratory failure, cerebral infarction, and dysphagia. The Quarterly MDS with an ARD of 03/09/2024 indicated a BIMS score of 15 (13-15 suggest cognitively intact). On 06/11/2024 at 8:30 AM, while observing a tube feed change, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2 walked out of a room leaving a bottle of nasal spray and a corticosteroid inhaler resting on a bedside table across the room from Resident #72. Three 100 ml (milliliter) bottles of 0.9% sodium chloride were noted on the right bedside table. LPN #2 returned to Resident #72's bedside to hang tube feeding. On 06/11/2024 at 8:50 AM, LPN #2 left the room, leaving the nasal spray and corticosteroid inhaler resting on a bedside table across the room from Resident #72, and three 100 ml bottles of 0.9% sodium chloride resting on the right bedside table. On 06/11/2024 at 8:52 AM, the Surveyor asked LPN #2 about the three bottles of Sodium Chloride sitting at the bedside and was told those stay in the room to flush the resident's catheter every 4 hours. When asked about the nasal spray and the inhaled corticosteroid, LPN #2 said, That was me I forgot to take it out with me. During the interview, LPN #2 was asked why it was important not to leave medication in resident rooms. LPN #2 said in case they get up and consume it or another resident wanders in. LPN #2 confirmed the new resident across the hall wanders out sometimes. 4. Review of the Medical Diagnosis portion of Resident #342's electronic health record revealed diagnoses of bone neoplasm, hematuria, and mood disorder. The admission MDS with an ARD of 05/23/2024 indicated a BIMS score of 15 (13-15 indicates cognitively intact). On 06/10/2024 at 11:57 AM, while in Resident #342's room the Surveyor observed an open, undated bottle of 0.9% sodium chloride resting on the right side of the bathroom sink. On 06/11/2024 at 4:45 PM, LPN #2 identified the open bottle of 0.9% sodium chloride resting on Resident #342's bathroom sink. The Surveyor asked LPN #2 why there would be an open bottle of sodium chloride in the room. LPN #2 pointed out Resident #342 has an order for PRN (as needed) catheter flushes. The Surveyor asked if it was a standard practice to leave an open, undated bottle of sodium chloride in a resident's room. LPN #2 told the Surveyor that nobody should be leaving any medication in resident rooms, and confirmed there would be a risk for the resident or other residents that wander in the building to consume the medication. LPN #2 has pointed out that a new resident near Resident #342's room has wandered out into the hallway.
CONCERN (E) 📢 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

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on record review, observations, and interviews the facility failed to ensure hand hygiene/change gloves was performed to prevent the spread of disease and or infections during meal service for 1...

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Based on record review, observations, and interviews the facility failed to ensure hand hygiene/change gloves was performed to prevent the spread of disease and or infections during meal service for 1 (Resident #26) of 1 sampled residents; and failed to ensure hand hygiene was performed during medication administration for 2 (Resident #69 and #392) of 2 sampled residents; and failed to ensure hand hygiene / change gloves was performed and clean items were not contaminated during incontinent care for 2 (Resident #82 and #28) of 2 sampled residents. The findings are: Review of a facility policy, Handwashing/Hand Hygiene, dated 11/22/2017, revealed, This facility considers hand hygiene the primary means to prevent the spread of infections. All personnel shall follow the handwashing/hand hygiene procedures to help prevent the spread of infections to other personnel, residents, and visitors. An alcohol-based hand rub may be used if no visible soiling. Hand hygiene is the final step after removing and disposing of personal protective equipment. The use of gloves does not replace hand washing/hand hygiene. Integration of glove use along with routine hand hygiene is recognized as the best practice for preventing healthcare-associated infections. Review of a facility policy, Standard Precautions, dated 11/22/2016, revealed, Standard precautions will be used in the care of all residents regardless of their diagnoses, or suspected or confirmed infection status. Standard precautions presume that all blood, body fluids, secretions, and excretions (except swear), non-intact skin and mucous membranes may contain transmissible infectious agents. Wash hands after touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, and contaminated items, whether or not gloves are worn. Wash hand immediately after gloves are removed, between resident contact, and when otherwise indicated to avoid transfer of microorganisms to other residents or environments. Wash hands between tasks and procedures on the same resident to prevent cross-contamination of different body sites. Wear gloves (clean, nonsterile) when touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, and contaminated items. Change gloves between tasks and procedures on the same resident after contact with material that may contain a high concentration of microorganisms. Remove gloves promptly after use, before touching noncontaminated items and environmental surfaces, and before going to another residents. Handle resident-care equipment soiled with blood, body fluids, secretions, and excretions in a manner that prevents skin and mucous membrane exposures, contamination of clothing, and transfer of other microorganisms to other residents and environments. 1. A review of an admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident #26 with a diagnosis of dementia. The Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 03/15/2024, revealed Resident #26 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 2 , which indicated the resident had severe cognitive impairment. Resident #26 required setup or clean-up assistance for eating. A review of Resident #26's Physician Orders, for the month of 05/2024, revealed an order, dated 12/07/2022, to admit to long term care secured unit related to dementia and elopement risk. A review of Resident #26's Care Plan, revised 02/17/2023, revealed the resident had an activity of daily living (ADL) self-care performance deficit related to dementia; with an intervention that included requiring limited assistance of one staff for eating; revised on 02/17/2023. On 06/10/2024 at 12:32 PM, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) /Unit Manager picked up a container of ice cream off the secure unit dining room floor and disposed it into the trash. CNA / Unit Manager walked to the sink and obtained a paper towel, wiped hand, then obtained a new container of ice cream from the refrigerator freezer and placed it on the table to the right side of Resident #26. CNA / Unit Manager did not perform hand hygiene. On 06/10/2024 at 12:38 PM CNA / Unit Manager began to assist Resident #26 with meal service. CNA / Unit Manager did not perform hand hygiene. 2. Review of an admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident #69 with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism. The Annual MDS with an ARD of 03/29/2024, revealed Resident #69 had a BIMS score of 3, which indicated the resident was severely cognitively impaired. A review of Resident #69's Physician Orders, for the month of 06/2024, revealed an order, dated 09/19/2023, for levothyroxine sodium (a thyroid medication) 88 micrograms (mcg), one tablet in the morning for hypothyroidism (low thyroid). 3. Review of an admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident #392 with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism. The admission MDS with an ARD of 05/26/2024 revealed Resident #392 had a BIMS score of 15, which indicates the resident was cognitively intact. A review of Resident #392's Physician Orders, for the month of 06/2024, revealed an order, dated 05/22/2024, for levothyroxine sodium 25 mcg, one tablet in the morning for hypothyroidism. On 06/12/2024 at 5:50 AM, Registered Nurse (RN) #6 was observed preparing medications for administration for Resident #69, levothyroxine 88 mcg x 1 tablet (green in color). RN #6 did not perform hand hygiene before punching out medication from the bubble pack card. On 06/12/2024 at 5:56 AM, RN #6 entered Resident #392's room carrying both medicine cups containing one pill each. RN #6 turned on the over bed light and gave Resident #392 a medicine cup containing the pink pill. RN #6 did not perform hand hygiene before entering the room. RN #6 turned off the overhead light and exited the room. RN #6 did not perform hand hygiene when exiting the Resident's room. RN #6 walked into Resident #69's room carrying a medicine cup containing 1 green pill. RN #6 picked up Resident #69's water pitcher and shook it, sat it back down on the bedside table and walked out of the room and obtained a plastic cup from the medicine cart. RN #6 did not perform hand hygiene upon exiting the room or obtaining the plastic cup. RN #6 walked back into Resident #69's room. RN #6 did not perform hand hygiene. RN #6 poured water into the plastic cup from R #69 water pitcher. RN #6 raised Resident #69's head of the bed using the remote control and administered the Resident's medication. RN #6 lowered Resident's head of bed using the remote control and placed the unused water cup on the bedside table. RN #6 then exited Resident's room. RN #6 did not perform hand hygiene after exiting the room. On 06/12/2024 at 6:00 AM, RN #6 began charting in the laptop on top of the medication cart. RN #6 picked up a stack up medicine cups on the medication cart and started with the next medication pass. On 06/12/2024 at 6:08 AM, RN #6 was asked when do you perform hand hygiene and why. RN #6 stated, Most of the time, I try to remember to do it when I come out of their room and before going to the next room, to eliminate bacteria from being transferred. On 06/12/2024 at 11:52 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) was asked when hand hygiene is performed during medication administration. The DON stated, Between each patient. 4. A review of an admission Record indicated the facility admitted Resident #82 with a diagnosis that included Alzheimer's disease. The Annual MDS with an ARD of 03/29/2024 revealed Resident #82 had a BIMS score of 5, which indicated the resident was severely cognitively impaired. The resident required substantial/maximal assistance for toileting and personal hygiene. On 06/11/2024 at 8:46 AM, Resident #82 was observed having wet pants. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #7 was observed to assist the resident to their room. CNA #7 went across the hall, then entered Resident #82's room and applied gloves. CNA #7 did not perform hand hygiene before applying the gloves. CNA #7 assisted Resident #82 into the bathroom in the Resident's room. CNA #7 pulled Resident #82's pants down to the bathroom floor exposing bowel movement in the brief. CNA #7 had Resident #82 sit on the toilet. CNA #7 removed their gloves and applied new gloves. CNA #7 did not perform hand hygiene. CNA #7 tore the side of the brief from Resident #82 and pulled the brief between Resident #82 legs and placed in a plastic bag in the trash can. CNA #7 removed the plastic bag from the trash can and placed the plastic bag with soiled brief in Resident #82's bathroom floor. CNA #7 did not change gloves and did perform hand hygiene. CNA #7 removed Resident # 82's shoes with the same dirty gloves, placed the shoes to the side in the floor, then removed Resident #82's pants, and placed the soiled pants into a plastic bag in the trash can. CNA #7 did not change gloves and did not perform hand hygiene. With the same contaminated gloves, CNA #7 removed a pre-moistened wet wipe from the package and wiped Resident # 82 heels, then discarded the pre-moistened wet wipe into the plastic bag with the soiled brief on the floor. With contaminated gloves, CNA #7 placed the package of pre-moistened wet wipes on the floor between Resident #82's legs. Using both gloved hands, CNA #7 obtained a pre-moistened wet wipe and wiped the back of Resident # 82 legs removing feces and discarded. CNA #7 left the package of pre-moistened wet wipes on the floor. On 06/11/2024 at 8:53 AM, CNA #7 picked up the package of pre-moistened wet wipes from the floor and placed the package on top of Resident #82's clean brief and pants lying on the bathroom sink. Using both gloved hands, CNA #7 picked up the package of pre-moistened wet wipes and removed a wet wipe, wiped Resident #82, and discarded it into the plastic bag of soiled items in the bathroom floor. With both gloved hands, CNA #7 picked up a partial roll of toilet paper located on the back of the toilet and tore the toilet paper from the roll and placed the roll on the back of the toilet and continued to clean Resident #82, discarding the soiled toilet paper into the toilet and onto the clear plastic bag of soiled items on the floor. On 06/11/2024 at 8:56 AM, a clear plastic bag containing feces soiled brief, feces soiled pre-moistened wet wipes, and feces soiled toilet paper was observed to be overflowing on the bathroom floor. On 06/11/2024 at 8:57 AM, CNA #7 removed the contaminated brief from the bathroom sink and applied the brief over Resident #82's feet, pulling it up to Resident #82's calves. CNA #7 removed the contaminated pants from the bathroom sink and applied the pants over Resident #82 feet, pulling it up to the residents' calves. CNA #7 applied a house shoe on Resident #82 left foot, then applied a house shoe on Resident #82 right foot. CNA #7 pulled Resident #82's brief and pants up to the knees. CNA #7 did not change gloves and did not perform hand hygiene. On 06/11/2024 at 8:58 AM, CNA #7 instructed Resident #82 to stand up in front of the toilet. With the same contaminated gloved hands, CNA #7 picked up a partial roll of toilet paper from the back of the toilet and cleaned Resident # 82. Resident # 82 pulled brief up and pants. CNA #7 gathered the clear plastic bag of dirty trash from the floor. On 06/11/2024 at 9:09 AM, CNA #7 revealed during an interview that hand hygiene was to be performed, before interaction with a patient, wash hands, apply gloves, take to the restroom, removed the soiled clothing/linens, put in trash bags and wash hands, apply gloves and do peri-care, then after peri-care, wash hands, apply new gloves and put on new clothing. CNA #7 revealed that gloves should be changed, anytime you come in contact with soiled items. CNA #7 was asked where packages of wipes are usually placed when performing incontinent care. CNA #7 stated, They are usually in the bathroom on the counter or back of the toilet, they are not supposed to be on the floor. CNA #7 was asked where contaminated items were usually placed when performing incontinent care. CNA #7 stated, It goes in the trash bag in the trash can, not in the floor. CNA #7 was asked why contaminated / dirty items should be separated from clean items. CNA #7 stated, we don't want any bowel movement, urine, or germs on the patient. On 06/12/2024 at 11:52 AM, the DON revealed during an interview that soiled briefs and packages of pre-moistened wipes should not be in the floor due to contamination, hand hygiene should be performed before starting any tasks, between tasks, and after tasks. On 06/12/2024 at 3:21 PM, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) revealed during an interview that packages of pre-moistened wipes used for incontinent care, should not be placed in the floor due to the floor is dirty, staff should wash or sanitize hands before applying gloves, and that soiled briefs and wipes should be placed in the trash bag in the trash can during incontinent care, and contaminated items should be kept separate from the clean items due to cross contamination purposes. 5. A review of a facility policy titled, Handwashing/Hand Hygiene, dated 11/22/2017, indicated, This facility considers hand hygiene the primary means to prevent the spread of infections. 1. All personnel shall follow the handwashing/hand hygiene procedures to help prevent the spread of infections to other personnel, residents, and visitors .An alcohol-based hand rub may be used if no visible soiling .Hand hygiene is the final step after removing and disposing of personal protective equipment (PPE). 6. The use of gloves does not replace hand washing/hand hygiene. Integration of glove use along with the routine hand hygiene is recognized as the best practice for preventing healthcare-associated infections. A review of a facility document titled, CARE Academy, revealed CNA # 3 received training on Application of Briefs, Infection Control, Hand Hygiene Competency, and Hand Hygiene Competency - Check off on 01/10/2024; Return Demo - Incontinent Care on 01/11/2024. A Review of a facility document titled, CARE Academy, revealed CNA # 4 received training on Infection Control, Hand Hygiene Competency, and Application of Briefs on 10/31/2023; All staff Hand Hygiene Competency - Check off and Return Demo - Incontinent Care on 01/17/2024. A review of a facility procedure titled, Perineal/Incontinence Care, with a revised date of 11/22/2016, indicated, .Procedure .Wash and dry hands .Apply clean pair of gloves .Assist resident over to one side and cleanse the anus and coccyx area .Change gloves .wash hands thoroughly . A review of the admission Record, indicated the facility admitted Resident #28 with diagnoses that included hypothyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, vascular dementia, obstructive sleep apnea, disorders of bone density and structure, repeated falls, and aphasia. The Quarterly MDS with an ARD of 05/07/2024 revealed Resident #28 had a Staff Assessment of Mental Status (SAMS) score of 3, which indicated the resident had severe cognitive impairment. Resident #28 was dependent on staff for bed mobility, transfer, dressing, eating, toilet use, bathing, and personal hygiene. Resident #28 used a wheelchair for locomotion with the assistance of staff. A review of Resident #28's Care Plan initiated 01/27/2023, revealed the resident had a self-care deficit and was dependent on staff for dressing, eating, oral care, personal hygiene, toilet use, and transfer. Interventions included, encourage resident to participate to the fullest extent possible. Monitor for changes and potential improvement, to maintain or improve current level of function. A review of Order Summary Report, revealed Resident #28 had an order Call with any concerns for UTI symptoms .Methenamine Hippurate Oral tablet . related to urinary tract infection . During an observation on 06/10/2024 at 2:46 PM, CNA #3 and CNA #4 performed incontinence care for Resident #28. The CNAs did not perform hand hygiene or a glove change during the brief change when moving from a dirty task to a clean task of placing the clean brief on resident and repositioning, providing pillows, and covering with bed linens. On 06/10/2024 at 4:15 PM, CNA # 4, was asked what should have been done when moving from a dirty task to a clean task. CNA #4 stated both CNAs should have done hand hygiene and a glove change. CNA #4 stated it was unsanitary and could cause a resident to have an infection. On 06/12/2024 at 11:50 AM, the DON was asked how often staff should check on residents and changing briefs. The DON stated staff should be checking residents at least every 2 hours. The DON was asked if hand hygiene and glove changes should be done, during a brief change, when moving from cleaning of the perineal area and removing a soiled brief to placing a new brief on resident and performing hand hygiene after completion of the brief change. The DON stated CNAs should be performing hand hygiene and glove changes to prevent cross contamination and prevent urinary tract infections (UTI). On 06/12/2024 at 1:19 PM, the Administrator was asked if CNAs should perform hand hygiene and gloves changes during brief changes with perineal care. The Administrator stated CNAs should change gloves and wash hands to prevent contamination of clean brief because of UTIs caused by bacteria like E. coli (Escherichia coli, gram negative bacterium) that could be found. On 06/12/2024 at 1:19 PM, Administrator was asked what Care Academy documents were. CNA Coordinator stated, It is a competency training program built for staff, using CMS competencies. Staff must score 100 percent in each area and do a return demonstration to work here. They begin the training upon hire. On 06/12/2024 at 1:24 PM, CNA #3 was asked what should have been done during the brief change with perineal care for Resident #28. CNA # 4 stated, We should have laid out the items on a clean surface, had bags and we did not change our gloves and did not do handwashing. I got with our lead CNA and reviewed the process again.
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Safe Environment (Tag F0921)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to maintain a safe and functional environment to preve...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to maintain a safe and functional environment to prevent possible injury, as evidenced by failure to ensure a night light cover was provided for 2 (Resident #33 and #92) of 2 sampled residents; and failed to ensure the vinyl flooring was maintained on the 300 hall secure unit. The findings are: On 06/10/2024 at 1:57 PM, the doorway threshold in room [ROOM NUMBER] had 42 inches by 2 inches of vinyl tile missing, leaving a gap in the floor. The doorway threshold in room [ROOM NUMBER] had black electrical tape peeling and loose. There was a 1/4-inch gap. On 06/10/2024 at 1:59 PM, the doorway threshold in room [ROOM NUMBER] had 6 inches by 2 inches of vinyl tile missing, leaving a gap in the floor. On 06/10/2024 at 2:00 PM, the doorway threshold in room [ROOM NUMBER] had 6 inches by 2 inches of vinyl tile missing, leaving a gap in the floor. On 06/12/2024 at 5:11 AM, the doorway threshold in room [ROOM NUMBER] had 6 inches by 2 inches of vinyl tile missing, leaving a gap in the floor. On 06/12/2024 at 5:12 AM, the doorway threshold in room [ROOM NUMBER] had 6 inches by 2 inches of vinyl tile missing, leaving a gap in the floor. On 06/12/2024 at 5:13 AM, the doorway threshold in room [ROOM NUMBER] had black electrical tape peeling and loose. There was a 1/4-inch gap. On 06/12/2024 at 5:14 AM, the doorway threshold in room [ROOM NUMBER] had a 42 inch by 2 inch section of vinyl tile missing, leaving a gap in the floor. On 06/12/2024 at 2:10 PM, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #7 revealed during an interview that the process for reporting things that needed to be repaired in the facility was to put an order in the drop box for maintenance, and she had not reported any flooring that needed repaired. CNA #7 described the floor tile/threshold vinyl tile in room [ROOM NUMBER] as missing leaving a gap, in room [ROOM NUMBER] a piece was missing leaving a gap, and in room [ROOM NUMBER], black tape is coming up with a gap exposed. CNA #7 revealed that the areas to the floor had been there a little bit, and it could potentially cause a fall. On 06/12/2024 at 2:20 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #8 revealed during an interview the process for reporting things that needed to be repaired in the facility was to place a work order in the black box for maintenance, and she had not reported any flooring that needed repaired, and that it should be reported to maintenance because it was a hazard. On 06/12/2024 at 2:34 PM, the Maintenance Supervisor revealed during an interview, the process for reporting things that needed to be repaired in the facility was to place a work order in either box located at each nurses' station or the maintenance office. They make rounds every day in the facility and check the boxes every day and the areas to the floor on the 300 hall had not been reported. The Maintenance Supervisor was asked to measure the areas in the floor in room [ROOM NUMBER], 307, 310, and 311. Maintenance Supervisor measured room [ROOM NUMBER]: 6.5 inches by 2 inches and missing a piece of vinyl floor leaving a gap in the floor. room [ROOM NUMBER]: 6.5 inches by 2 inches and missing a piece of vinyl flooring, leaving a gap in the floor. room [ROOM NUMBER]: the tape is coming up and there's a 1/8th of an inch gap in the flooring. room [ROOM NUMBER]: 43 inches by 2 inches and missing a piece of vinyl flooring, leaving a gap in the floor. The Maintenance Supervisor revealed that the missing pieces of vinyl flooring would be a trip hazard.
CONCERN (F)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure expired food items were promptly removed from stock to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meal trays from...

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Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure expired food items were promptly removed from stock to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meal trays from 1 of 1 kitchen. These failed practices had the potential to affect 92 residents who received meals from the kitchen. The findings are: During an observation of the dry goods storage area on 06/10/2024 at 11:14 AM, 3 plastic gallon jugs of red vinegar with a use by date of 09/13/2023 were located on a bottom shelf. On 06/10/2024 at 11:18 AM, ten individual serving containers of cocktail sauce with a use by date of 06/02/2024 were located on the second metal shelving unit, inside a box containing mustard and ketchup packets. On 06/10/2024 at 11:52 AM, a sealed plastic bag containing an open package of Italian seasoning with a use by date of 05/21/2024 was located on the second metal shelving unit. On 06/10/2024 at 11:55 AM, fourteen bags of corn chips with a use by date of 06/04/2024 were located on the top self of the third shelving unit. The Surveyor asked the Dietary Manager (DM) if expired items should be in the storage room. The DM stated expired items should not be in the storage room and should be disposed of, so the residents are not served the items. The DM removed the expired items from the storage room. In an observation on 06/11/2024 at 4:52 PM, dates of foods stored in the walk-in refrigerator and freezer revealed the following: a. 6 fried chicken patties with frost visible on the patties, in an unsealed plastic storage bag labeled with a use by date of 07/11/2024; the Dietary Manager stated these are no good. b. 10 Pork fritters in a plastic storage bag labeled with a use by date of 01/19/2024, the bag was also torn. c. 7 fried chicken patties in a plastic storage bag labeled with a use by date of 05/12/2024. d. Solid mass of uncooked boneless chicken thighs, in a plastic storage bag labeled with a use by date of 04/07/2024. The Dietary Manager stated the outdated items should not be in the freezer to be served to the residents.
May 2023 9 deficiencies
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 observation, interviews and record review, the facility failed to provide Resident #78, who is unable to carry out Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) the necessary services to promote and mai...

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Based on observation, interviews and record review, the facility failed to provide Resident #78, who is unable to carry out Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) the necessary services to promote and maintain good grooming and personal hygiene. This had the potential to affect 8 sampled residents (R#84, R#25, R#20, R#7, R#47, R#53, R#80, and R#62) out of 19 Residents who were dependent on staff for ADL care. 1. Resident #78 had diagnoses of neurocognitive disorder with Lewy Bodies and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. A Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an annual review date (ARD) of February 14, 2023, had a Staff Assessment for Mental Status with extensive assistance with dressing and personal hygiene with 2-person support and assistance. a. On 05/14/23 at 12:14 PM, The Surveyor observed Resident #78 sitting in a recliner in the resident room. Resident #78s hair was not combed, was flat on the back side of the head and appeared to be tangled. Resident #78 also had a large number of visible white whiskers on her chin. b. On 05/15/23 at 02:13 PM, The Surveyor observed Resident # 78 sitting in a recliner in the resident room with a bedside table across her lap. Resident #78 fingernails were more than 1/4 inch past the fingertips with medium brown substance underneath. Resident #78 hair remained uncombed and matted in the back. The surveyor smelled a strong pungent urine and body odor and visualized more than 30-40 visible whiskers and neck hairs approximately 1/8 inch long. Resident #78's pants and shirt were spotted with dried food. c. On 05/16/23 at 08:58 AM, The Surveyor observed Resident #78 sitting up in a recliner with bedside table in front of her eating breakfast. Resident #78s hair remained flat on the back of her head and uncombed and the whiskers remained on her chin and the front of Resident #78s neck. Resident #78 nails remained more than 1/4 inch past the fingertips and uneven with jagged edges and medium brown substance underneath. d. On 05/17/23 at 09:38 AM, The Surveyor observed Resident # 78 sitting in a recliner in her room. Resident #78s nails, hair, and whiskers on her chin and neck remained the same. The Surveyor observed dried dark orange spots of food on Resident #78 shirt and smears of white dried food on her pants with 2 cheerios sitting on the skin surface of Resident #78 chest. e. On 05/17/23 at 03:08 PM, The Surveyor observed Resident # 78 sitting in a recliner in her room. Resident #78s hair, nails, and whiskers remained the same. Resident #78 was agitated and yelling and CNA#2 walked into the room to check on Resident #78. f. On 05/17/23 at 03:11 PM, The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN #2) walked into Resident #78 room. The Surveyor asked LPN#2 to describe what she saw looking at Resident #78's nails. LPN #2 answered, They are dirty. CNA#2 stated, Providing any type of care for her is pretty hard. LPN#2 stated, She gets Ativan on shower days, but it doesn't make a difference. The Surveyor asked LPN#2 what happens when staff try to give Resident #78 ADL care. LPN #2 asked CNA #4 who entered the room, Have we tried to clean nails recently? CNA #4 responded It would have been yesterday. Sometimes just a touch sets her off. Why? Are there any issues? The Surveyor asked LPN #2 what could happen if nails and ADLs were not addressed with Resident #78. LPN#2 answered, bacteria and safety. The Surveyor asked if Resident #78 was care planned for ADL care or refusal for care. LPN#2 answered, I don't know, then looked at the closet care plan and stated, It's not there The Surveyor asked who is responsible for making sure Resident #78 receives nail care and hygiene. She answered, I guess that would be the charge nurse. g. On 05/17/23 at 03:48 PM, the Surveyor accompanied the DON to Resident # 78's room. The Surveyor asked the DON to describe what she saw on Resident # 78 hands and face. The [NAME] answered, She's got hair on chin, her nails are long and dirty. h. On 05/17/23 at 03:49 PM, CNA #2 stated Resident # 78's sister did her nailcare because the resident gets combative with them and won't let them. The DON stated like they said, she does get combative with them sometimes when they try to give care. The Surveyor asked the DON what staff does when Resident # 78 gets combative. The DON answered, They do all kinds of different things to calm her but most of the time they leave, come back, give her photos to look at, or give her chocolate. That seems to calm her down the most. The Surveyor asked the DON if staff would leave her hair and nails undone if she continues to be combative. The DON answered, no they call family, as they said, and she comes and does it. We also have a unit manager who has a lot of experience in long-term care who comes in. The Surveyor asked the DON if staff documents when they attempt to do nails, hair and hygiene care and Resident # 78 refuses. She answered, It should be in the progress notes. The Surveyor asked to see documentation. The DON pulled up progress notes on laptop screen and was unable to find the documentation from staff where Resident # 78 had become combative and refused nail, hair, or facial care. The DON asked CNA #4 to see documentation of when staff had offered ADL care and Resident # 78 had refused. CNA #4 answered, Well we try to keep track, but we don't keep a log or write it down anywhere. i. On 05/18/23 09:28 AM, The DON informed the survey team that there was no ADL policy.
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Resident Rights (Tag F0550)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents sitting at the same table were assisted with meals to promote dignity and respect for 4 (Residents #12, #20,...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents sitting at the same table were assisted with meals to promote dignity and respect for 4 (Residents #12, #20, #62, and #80) residents. This failed practice had the potential to affect 6 residents who need assistance with meals as documented on a list provided by the Administrator on 5/18/2023 at 9:13 a.m. The findings are: 1. On 05/14/23 at 1:12 PM, observed Resident #12 sitting up in a wheelchair at a table in the 300-hall dining area. Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA #1) was sitting at an adjacent dining table feeding another resident. CNA #1 stood up, walked to the table where Resident # 12 was sitting, picked up Resident #12's spoon, put it in Resident #12's hand, and told her to eat. CNA #1 stood to the side of Resident #12. CNA #1 did not sanitize hands between residents. CNA #1 did this two times during the observation. 2. On 05/14/2023 at 12:42 PM, Resident #62, Resident #80, and Resident #20 were seated at a round table in the main dining room located near the main entrance of the facility. 3. On 05/14/2023 at 12:52 PM, observed CNA#5 standing over Resident #62, Resident #80, and Resident #20. CNA #5 gave Resident #62 a bite of food then gave Resident #80 a bite of food and then gave Resident #62 a bite of food while standing over the residents. 4. On 05/14/2023 at 12:53 PM, CNA #5 gave Resident #20 a bite of food then gave Resident #62 a bite of food then gave Resident #80 a bite of food while standing over the residents. 5. On 05/14/2023 at 12:54 PM, CNA #5 gave Resident #62 a drink of [NAMED] shake using a straw, then gave Resident #62 a bite of food then gave Resident #20 a bite of food while standing over the residents. 6. On 05/14/2023 at 12:55 PM, CNA #5 gave Resident #62 a bite of food while standing over the residents. 7. On 05/14/2023 at 12:58 PM, the Surveyor asked CNA #5, do Residents #20, #62, and #80, need assistance to eat? CNA #5 replied, yes. The Surveyor asked CNA #5, why should we sit while assisting residents with meals/eating? CNA #5 replied, it's more comfortable while assisting, and we're not towering over them. 8. On 05/14/2023 at 1:04 PM, the Surveyor asked the Director of Nursing (DON), why should we sit while assisting residents with meals/eating? The DON replied, makes them feel more comfortable. 9. On 05/16/2023 at 1:35 PM, the Surveyor asked CNA #6, why should staff sit next to the resident while assisting them with meals? CNA #6 replied, eye contact. 10. On 05/16/2023 at 1:48 PM, the Surveyor asked CNA #7, why should staff sit next to the resident while assisting them with meals? CNA #7 replied, so we're not towering over them. 11. On 05/16/2023 at 1:59 PM, the Surveyor asked Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3, why should staff sit next to the resident while assisting them with meals? LPN #3 replied, it's a dignity issue. 12. On 05/16/2023 at 2:55 PM, the Surveyor asked LPN #4, why should staff sit next to the resident while assisting them with meals? LPN #4 replied, it's a dignity issue. 13. On 05/17/2023 at 10:19 AM, the Surveyor asked the Infection Control Preventionist (ICP), why should staff sit next to the resident while assisting them with meals? The ICP replied, it's a dignity issue. 14. On 05/17/2023 at 1:13 PM, the Surveyor asked the Director of Nursing (DON), why should staff sit next to the resident while assisting them with meals? The DON replied, it helps them feel comfortable, not rushed. 15. On 05/17/2023 at 3:52 PM, the Surveyor asked the Administrator, why should staff sit next to the resident while assisting them with meals? The Administrator replied, it's a dignity issue. 16. A policy provided by the Administrator on 5/15/2023 at 2:00 PM documented, .Resident Rights .each resident is informed of the Resident [NAME] of Rights, and the Facility's Policies and Procedures regarding resident rights .each and every resident in this facility has the right to .be treated with consideration, respect and full recognition of dignity and individuality .
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0554 (Tag F0554)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were assessed to safely self-administer medications for 1 (Resident #58) of 32 sampled residents. The findin...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were assessed to safely self-administer medications for 1 (Resident #58) of 32 sampled residents. The findings are: 1. Resident #58 had a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and sepsis. The Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 4/28/2023 documented the resident scored 15 (13-15 cognitively intact) on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS). 2. A physician order with a start date of 5/5/2023 documented, .Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Nebulization Solution (2.5 mg (milligrams) /3 ml (milliliters)) 0.083% (Albuterol Sulfate) 3 ml inhale orally four times a day . 3. A physician order with a start date of 5/5/2023 documented, .Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution 0.02 % (Ipratropium Bromide) 3 ml inhale orally four times a day . 4. A care plan with a revision date of 1/30/2023 documented, .has asthma .assist resident in identifying asthma triggers and strategies for prevention .educate resident/family/caregivers regarding side effects and overuse of inhalers and nebulizers . 5. On 05/14/2023 at 12:03 p.m. Observed Resident # 58 lying on the bed with a nebulizer mask on and running. There was no nurse present. 6. On 05/14/2023 at 12:09 p.m. Resident # 58 was observed lying on the bed with a nebulizer mask on and running. There was no nurse present. Resident # 58 took the nebulizer mask off and asked the Surveyor to turn the nebulizer off. Explained to resident the Surveyor could not perform the request and Resident #58 leaned over the edge of the bed and turned the nebulizer off, then threw the nebulizer mask on top of the nebulizer in the chair. The Surveyor asked Resident #58, do you normally give yourself updraft treatments. Resident #58 replied, yeah, they come in and get it started, they put two vials in it, then leave it running. I've been on it for 30 minutes. 7. On 05/16/2023 at 1:59 p.m., the Surveyor asked Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3, why should the nurse stay with the resident during an updraft treatment? LPN #3 replied, to make sure the resident gets all the medication. The Surveyor asked LPN #3, who is responsible for ensuring residents receive updraft treatments? LPN #3 replied, the nurse. 8. On 05/16/2023 at 2:55 p.m., the Surveyor asked LPN #4, why should the nurse stay with the resident during an updraft treatment? LPN #4 replied, unless they have a self-administration, they can't leave medications at bedside; and to make sure they get it all. The Surveyor asked LPN #4, who is responsible for ensuring residents receive updraft treatments? LPN #4 replied, the nurse. 9. On 05/17/2023 at 1:13 p.m., the Surveyor asked the Director of Nursing (DON), why should the nurse stay with the resident during an updraft treatment? The DON replied, for comfort, relieve anxiety, to ensure they keep it on and get full treatment/dosage. The Surveyor asked the DON, who is responsible for ensuring residents receive updraft treatments? The DON replied, the nurse. 10. A policy provided by the Administrator on 5/15/2023 at 2:00 p.m. documented, .Medications, Self-Administration of .a resident may be permitted to administer or retain medication in his/her room under the following conditions .assessment and approval by the interdisciplinary team .BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) .Order is obtained from the resident's physician .
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0657 (Tag F0657)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents' individualized care plans were upda...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents' individualized care plans were updated to ensure appropriate care was received for 3 (Residents #53, #54, and #58) of 32 sampled residents who had a new service or level of care ordered or provided. The findings are: 1. Resident #53 had a diagnosis of Dysphagia, Hypertension, and type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documented the resident scored 13 (13-15 cognitively intact), on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS). a. On 05/15/23 at 8:21 a.m., observed Resident # 53 sitting in a wheelchair in his room. An open can of [NAMED] smokeless tobacco and an open can of [NAMED] smokeless tobacco was observed on resident bedside table. Resident #53 had a black substance in his mouth and used a styrofoam cup to spit the black substance into. The Surveyor asked Resident #53 is that dip? Resident #53 replied, Yes, I have been chewing since I was [AGE] years old. b. A review of Resident #53 care plan failed to reveal documentation for the use of smokeless tobacco. 2. Resident #54 had a diagnosis of heart failure, Alzheimer's disease, and respiratory failure. The Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 3/8/2023 documented the resident scored 8 (8-12 moderately impaired) on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS. a. On 05/15/2023 at 8:12 a.m., Resident # 54 was sitting up in bed. There were 5 cans of [NAMED] smokeless tobacco observed on the armoire. b. A review of Resident #54 care plan failed to reveal documentation for the use of smokeless tobacco. 3. On 05/16/2023 at 1:35 p.m., the Surveyor asked Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #6, where are cans of smokeless tobacco stored when not in use? CNA #6 replied, I don't have the answer for that. 4. On 05/16/2023 at 1:48 p.m., the Surveyor asked CNA #7, where are cans of smokeless tobacco stored when not in use? CNA #7 replied, in the medication cart or the medication room. 5. On 05/16/2023 at 1:59 p.m., the Surveyor asked Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3, where are cans of smokeless tobacco stored when not in use? LPN #3 replied, it should be in the medication room or the medication cart. The Surveyor asked LPN #3, why are residents assessed for smokeless tobacco? LPN #3 replied, it was something they would show they can do, if they use it, they should be assessed. The Surveyor asked LPN #3, do residents need a physician order for smokeless tobacco? LPN #3 replied, yeah. 6. On 05/16/2023 at 2:55 p.m., the Surveyor asked LPN #4, where are cans of smokeless tobacco stored when not in use? LPN #4 replied, in the medication room or the medication cart. The Surveyor asked LPN #4, why are residents assessed for smokeless tobacco? LPN #4 replied, they should be assessed. The Surveyor asked LPN #4, do residents need a physician order for smokeless tobacco? LPN #4 replied, yes. 7. On 05/17/2023 at 1:13 p.m., the Surveyor asked the Director of Nursing (DON), where are cans of smokeless tobacco stored when not in use? The DON replied, at bedside. The Surveyor asked the DON, when did you get the assessments for smokeless tobacco? The DON replied, on 5/16/2023. 8. On 05/17/2023 at 3:52 p.m., the Surveyor asked the Administrator, where are cans of smokeless tobacco stored when not in use? The Administrator replied, locked up. 9. Resident #58 had a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and sepsis. The Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 4/28/2023 documented the resident scored 15 (13-15 cognitively intact) on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), required supervision for bed mobility, transfer, personal hygiene, and limited assist of one staff for dressing; was occasionally incontinent of bowel and bladder. 10. On 05/14/2023 at 12:03 p.m. observed Resident # 58 lying on his bed with oxygen on and running at 2.5 liters per minute via nasal cannula. 11. On 05/15/2023 at 2:15 p.m., Resident # 58 lying on his bed oxygen on and running at 2.5 liters a minute via nasal cannula. a. A review of Resident #58 Physicians orders failed to reveal a physician's order for oxygen use. b. A review of Resident #58 care plan failed to reveal a care plan for oxygen use. 12. On 5/15/2023 at 2:23 p.m., the Surveyor asked LPN #3, when did Resident #58 receive an order for oxygen? LPN #3 replied, we don't have it in our orders. The Surveyor asked LPN #3, who is responsible for ensuring there is a physician order before administering oxygen to residents? LPN #3 replied, the nurses. 13. On 05/16/2023 at 1:59 p.m., the Surveyor asked LPN #3, who is responsible for updating residents care plans? LPN #3 replied, nurses, the Assistant Director of Nurses (ADON), and Minimum Data Set (MDS). 14. On 05/16/2023 at 2:55 p.m., the Surveyor asked LPN #4, why should residents' oxygen be care planned? LPN #4 replied, so people know if oxygen drops, they have a history of, if it's not care planned, how do we know it's available for them. The Surveyor asked LPN #4, who is responsible for updating residents care plans? LPN #4 replied, MDS. 15. On 05/17/2023 at 10:39 a.m., the Surveyor asked the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator, why should residents' oxygen be care planned? The MDS Coordinator replied, so we are aware of what they are doing and how we should care for them. The Surveyor asked the MDS Coordinator, who is responsible for updating residents care plans? The MDS Coordinator replied, MDS and the nurses. 16. On 05/17/2023 at 1:13 p.m., the Surveyor asked the Director of Nursing (DON), why should residents' oxygen be care planned? The DON replied, we need to care plan everything, so staff are able to provide appropriate care. The Surveyor asked the DON, who is responsible for updating residents care plans? The DON replied, nurses and management team, and MDS.
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure smokeless tobacco was contained and out of rea...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure smokeless tobacco was contained and out of reach of cognitively impaired residents to prevent the potential accidental ingestion of hazards. This failed practice had the potential to affect 2 (Resident #53 and #54) cognitively impaired residents who ambulated by any means according to a list provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) on 5/18/2023 at 11:08 a.m. The findings are: 1. Resident #53 had a diagnosis of dysphagia, and hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documented the resident scored 13 (13-15 cognitively intact) on a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS). a. On 05/15/23 at 8:21 a.m., observed Resident # 53 sitting in a wheelchair in his room. An open can of [NAMED] Fine Cut smokeless tobacco and an open can of [NAMED]Fine Cut smokeless tobacco was observed on the bedside table. Resident #53 had a black substance in the mouth and used a Styrofoam cup to spit the black substance into. The Surveyor asked Resident #53 is that dip? Resident #53 replied, Yes, I have been chewing since I was [AGE] years old. 2. Resident #54 had a diagnosis of heart failure, Alzheimer's disease, and respiratory failure. The Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 3/8/2023 documented the resident scored 8 (8-12 moderately impaired) on the BIMS. a. On 05/15/2023 at 8:12 a.m., Resident # 54 was sitting up in bed. There were 5 cans of [NAMED] Smokeless tobacco observed on the armoire. b. On 05/16/2023 at 1:35 p.m., The Surveyor asked Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #6, where are cans of smokeless tobacco stored when not in use? CNA #6 replied, I don't have the answer for that. c. On 05/16/2023 at 1:48 p.m., the Surveyor asked CNA #7, where are cans of smokeless tobacco stored when not in use? CNA #7 replied, in the medication cart or the medication room. d. On 05/16/2023 at 1:59 p.m., the Surveyor asked Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3, where are cans of smokeless tobacco stored when not in use? LPN #3 replied, it should be in the medication room or the medication cart. The Surveyor asked LPN #3, why are residents assessed for smokeless tobacco? LPN #3 replied, it was something they would show they can do, if they use it, they should be assessed. The Surveyor asked LPN #3, do residents need a physician order for smokeless tobacco? LPN #3 replied, yeah. e. On 05/16/2023 at 2:55 p.m., the Surveyor asked LPN #4, The Surveyor asked LPN #4, where are cans of smokeless tobacco stored when not in use? LPN #4 replied, in the medication room or the medication cart. The Surveyor asked LPN #4, why are residents assessed for smokeless tobacco? LPN #4 replied, they should be assessed. The Surveyor asked LPN #4, do residents need a physician order for smokeless tobacco? LPN #4 replied, yes. f. On 05/17/2023 at 1:13 p.m., the Surveyor asked the Director of Nursing (DON), where are cans of smokeless tobacco stored when not in use? The DON replied, at bedside. The Surveyor asked the DON, when did you get the assessments for smokeless tobacco? The DON replied, on 5/16/2023. g. On 05/17/2023 at 3:52 p.m., the Surveyor asked the Administrator, where are cans of smokeless tobacco stored when not in use? The Administrator replied, locked up.
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents had an order for oxygen administration for 1 (Resident #58) resident; and failed to ensure residents receive...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents had an order for oxygen administration for 1 (Resident #58) resident; and failed to ensure residents received oxygen was administered at the physician prescribed rate for 1 (Resident #54) resident; and failed to ensure residents oxygen tubing was changed based on the physicians order for 1 (Resident #75) of 8 sampled residents: and the facility failed to ensure nebulizer masks were contained when not in use for 1 (Resident #54) of 7 sampled residents who had orders for updraft/nebulizer treatments according to a list provided by the Administrator on 5/18/2023 at 9:13 a.m. 1. Resident #54 had a diagnosis of Heart Failure, Alzheimer's Disease, and Respiratory Failure. The Quarterly Minimum Data Se (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 3/8/2023 documented the resident scored 8 (8-12 moderately impaired) on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS). a. A physician order with a start date of 11/30/2022 documented, .02 (oxygen) at 2-4 L/M (liters per minute) NC (nasal cannula) PRN (as needed) . b. The care plan with a revision date of 4/6/2023 documented, .has coronary artery disease (cad) .oxygen settings .02 via nasal prongs @ (at) 2-4 L as needed .humidified water . c. On 05/14/2023 12:16 p.m., observed Resident # 54 lying in bed, oxygen on and running at 4.5 liters per minute via nasal cannula. A nebulizer mask observed lying on top of the nightstand and is not contained in a plastic bag or storage device. 2. Resident #58 had a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and sepsis. The Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 4/28/2023 documented the resident scored 15 (13-15 cognitively intact) on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS). a. On 05/14/2023 at 12:03 p.m., observed Resident # 58 lying in bed with oxygen on and running at 2.5 liters per minute via nasal cannula. Resident #58 does not have an order for oxygen at the time of the observation. b. On 05/15/2023 at 2:15 p.m., Resident # 58 observed lying in bed with oxygen on and running at 2.5 liters a minute via nasal cannula. Resident #58 does not have an order for oxygen at the time of the observation. c. On 05/15/2023 at 2:23 p.m., the Surveyor asked Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3, when did Resident #58 receive an order for oxygen? LPN #3 replied, we don't have it in our orders. The Surveyor asked LPN #3, who is responsible for ensuring there is a physician order before administering oxygen to residents? LPN #3 replied, the nurses. d. On 05/16/2023 at 1:59 p.m., the Surveyor asked LPN #3, why should residents' oxygen be administered at the physician prescribed rate? LPN #3 replied, to make sure they get the amount they need. The Surveyor asked LPN #3, why should there be a physician order for oxygen? LPN #3 replied, to make sure we can administer the oxygen appropriately. The Surveyor asked LPN #3, who is responsible for ensuring residents oxygen is administered at the prescribed rate? LPN #3 replied, the nurse. The Surveyor asked LPN #3, how are nebulizer masks stored when not in use? LPN #3 replied, in a bag, close to the machine in the residents room. The Surveyor asked LPN #3, why should residents' oxygen be care planned? LPN #3 replied, if we didn't know, we could look at the plan of care and see if they have oxygen and how much. The Surveyor asked LPN #3, who is responsible for updating residents care plans? LPN #3 replied, nurses, the Assistant Director of Nurses (ADON), and Minimum Data Set (MDS). e. On 05/16/2023 at 2:55 p.m., the Surveyor asked LPN #4, why should residents' oxygen be administered at the physician prescribed rate? LPN #4 replied, that's the doctor's order. The Surveyor asked LPN #4, why should there be a physician order for oxygen? LPN #4 replied, because it's a medication. The Surveyor asked LPN #4, who is responsible for ensuring residents oxygen is administered at the prescribed rate? LPN #4 replied, the nurse. The Surveyor asked LPN #4, how are nebulizer masks stored when not in use? LPN #4 replied, in a bag, near the nebulizer. The Surveyor asked LPN #4, why should residents' oxygen be care planned? LPN #4 replied, so people know if oxygen drops they have a history of, if it's not care planned, how do we know it's available for them. The Surveyor asked LPN #4, who is responsible for updating residents care plans? LPN #4 replied, MDS. f. on 05/17/2023 at 1:13 p.m., the Surveyor asked the Director of Nursing (DON), why should residents' oxygen be administered at the physician prescribed rate? The DON replied, to make sure they have the right amount of oxygen. The Surveyor asked the DON, why should there be a physician order for oxygen? The DON replied, because it's a medication. The Surveyor asked the DON, who is responsible for ensuring residents oxygen is administered at the prescribed rate? The DON replied, the nurse. The Surveyor asked the DON, how are nebulizer masks stored when not in use? The DON replied, in a bag. The Surveyor asked the DON, what guidelines do you go by if the facility doesn't have a policy on nebulizer/nebulizer treatments? The DON replied, we are trained upon hire, and we learned it in nursing school. 3. Resident #75 had diagnoses of Schizophrenia and Anxiety. A Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date of 02/25/23 documented the resident scored a 15 (13-15 cognitively intact) on a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS). a. On 05/14/23 at 11:50 a.m.,, Resident was in bed with nasal cannula in her nose. The Oxygen (O2) was infusing at 2 liters per minute (LPM). There was an O2 sign outside of the door. The O2 tubing was dated 4/2. b. On 05/15/23 at 8:18 a.m., Resident sitting up in the bed with O2 infusing at 2LPM per nasal canula. O2 tubing continues to be dated 4/2. c. On 05/16/23 at 10:10 a.m., the Surveyor asked Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1 to look at the date on the oxygen tubing for Resident #75. She stated, it says 4/2. d. On 05/16/23 at 10:11 a.m., the Surveyor asked the charge nurse #1 how often the oxygen tubing was changed out she responded, once a week; overnight does it. The Surveyor asked should the date be 4/2/23 on 5/14/23 and she stated, no it should have been 4/14/23. The Surveyor asked LPN # 1 what could happen if the tubing is not changed as ordered by the physician she stated, it gets all nasty, collects water and mold and that's not good for their health. e. On 05/16/23 at 1:48 p.m., the Surveyor asked the Director of Nurses how often the oxygen tubing was changed, she stated, every Sunday on the 11/7 shift. f. The Surveyor asked, should the date be 4/2/23 on 5/14/23 and she stated, No. The Surveyor asked the DON what could happen by the tubing not being changed as ordered by the physician she stated, it could get bacteria in the tubing. g. On 05/14/23 at 10:31 p.m., Per record review, Physicians Orders documented: O2 at (2-4) L/M via (Nasal Cannula), 5/14/2022 change O2 tubing, clean filter and O2 cabinet, date all tubing every Sunday night on 11-7 shift every night shift every Sun for maintenance. h. A policy provided by the Administrator on 5/15/2023 at 2:00 p.m. documented, .Oxygen Safety .the facility will properly handle oxygen and other flammable gases .oxygen therapy is administered to the resident only upon the written order of a licensed physician .
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0761 (Tag F0761)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure 1 (Hall 100) of 5 medication carts was locked and failed to ensure medication was locked in a secure location for 1 (R...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure 1 (Hall 100) of 5 medication carts was locked and failed to ensure medication was locked in a secure location for 1 (Resident #54). This practice had the potential to affect 1 (Resident #47) of 1 cognitively impaired residents who ambulate by any means as documented on a list provided by Director of Nursing (DON) on 5/18/2023 at 11:08 a.m. The findings are: 1.Resident #54 had a diagnosis of heart failure, Alzheimer's disease, and respiratory failure. The Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 3/8/2023 documented the resident scored 8 (8-12 moderately impaired) on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS). a. On 05/14/2023 at 12:16 p.m., Resident # 54 lying in bed with eyes closed. A bottle of anti-fungal powder was observed on the resident bed side table. b. On 05/16/2023 at 1:35 p.m., the Surveyor asked Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #6, where are bottles of anti-fungal powder supposed to be stored when not in use? CNA #6 replied, in the medication cart or the nurse's station. The Surveyor asked CNA #6, who is responsible for ensuring bottles of anti-fungal powder are not left out in the open? CNA #6 replied, CNA's and nurses. The Surveyor asked CNA #6, why should bottles of anti-fungal powder be contained and not left out in the open? CNA #6 replied, because if it says keep out of reach of children, it should not be left out. c. On 05/16/2023 at 1:48 p.m., the Surveyor asked CNA #7, where are bottles of anti-fungal powder supposed to be stored when not in use? CNA #7 replied, in the medication cart, not in the residents' rooms. The Surveyor asked CNA #7, who is responsible for ensuring bottles of anti-fungal powder are not left out in the open? CNA #7 replied, CNA's and nurses. The Surveyor asked CNA #7, why should bottles of anti-fungal powder be contained and not left out in the open? CNA #7 replied, so residents can't get to it. d. On 05/16/2023 at 1:59 p.m., the Surveyor asked Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3, where are bottles of anti-fungal powder supposed to be stored when not in use? LPN #3 replied, in the treatment cart. The Surveyor asked LPN #3, who is responsible for ensuring bottles of anti-fungal powder are not left out in the open? LPN #3 replied, all of us. The Surveyor asked LPN #3, why should bottles of anti-fungal powder be contained and not left out in the open? LPN #3 replied, so a confused resident doesn't get it. e. On 05/16/2023 at 2:55 p.m., the Surveyor asked LPN #4, where are bottles of anti-fungal powder supposed to be stored when not in use? LPN #4 replied, in the medication cart or in the treatment cart. The Surveyor asked LPN #4, who is responsible for ensuring bottles of anti-fungal powder are not left out in the open? LPN #4 replied, everybody. The Surveyor asked LPN #4, why should bottles of anti-fungal powder be contained and not left out in the open? LPN #4 replied, because a confused patient may think it's powdered candy. f. On 05/17/2023 at 1:13 p.m., the Surveyor asked the Director of Nursing (DON), where are bottles of anti-fungal powder supposed to be stored when not in use? The DON replied, the nurses/treatment cart. The Surveyor asked the DON, who is responsible for ensuring bottles of anti-fungal powder are not left out in the open? The DON replied, the nurses, any employee. The Surveyor asked the DON, why should bottles of anti-fungal powder be contained and not left out in the open? The DON replied, it's considered a medication and it's hazardous to children. g. On 05/17/2023 at 3:52 p.m., the Surveyor asked the Administrator, where are bottles of anti-fungal powder supposed to be stored when not in use? The Administrator replied, not in a room. The Surveyor asked the Administrator, who is responsible for ensuring bottles of anti-fungal powder are not left out in the open? The Administrator replied, nursing. The Surveyor asked the Administrator, why should bottles of anti-fungal powder be contained and not left out in the open? The Administrator replied, because it's a medication. h. On 05/18/2023 at 7:55 a.m., the medication cart on Hall 100 was unlocked. The medication cart contained residents and over the counter medications. There was no nurse/staff present. i. On 05/18/2023 at 7:59 a.m., LPN #6 returned to the Hall 100 medication cart with a bag of medications. LPN #6 placed the bag of medications on the Hall 100 medication cart and walked away leaving the medication cart unattended. The Surveyor asked LPN #6, who is working this cart? LPN #6 replied, I am until the oncoming nurse comes in. The Surveyor asked LPN #6, why should the medication cart be locked when the nurse is not present? LPN #6 replied, in case we have residents that wander. The Surveyor asked LPN #6, who is responsible for ensuring the medication cart is locked when the nurse is not present? LPN #6 replied, I am. j. On 05/18/2023 at 8:04 a.m., the Surveyor asked the Infection Control Preventionist (ICP), why should the medication cart be locked when the nurse is not present? The ICP replied, so residents don't get into it. The Surveyor asked the ICP, who is responsible for ensuring the medication cart is locked when the nurse is not present? The ICP replied, the nurse. k. On 05/18/2023 at 8:06 a.m., the Surveyor asked the Director of Nursing (DON), why should the medication cart be locked when the nurse is not present? The DON replied, because other people have access to it. The Surveyor asked the DON, who is responsible for ensuring the medication cart is locked when the nurse is not present? The DON replied, the nurse.
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure food items stored in the refrigerator, freezer and dry storage areas were sealed or covered and were stored in accordan...

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Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure food items stored in the refrigerator, freezer and dry storage areas were sealed or covered and were stored in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions; staff washed their hands between dirty and clean tasks and before handling clean dishes or food items; ice machines were maintained in clean and sanitary condition; and cold food items were maintained at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (F). while awaiting service to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of1 kitchen. These failed practices had the potential to affect 105 residents who received meals from the 1 of 1 affected kitchen (total census:105), as documented on a list provided by the Administrator on 5/18/2023 The findings are: 1. On 05/14/23 at 11:15 AM, The following observations were made in the walk-in refrigerator. a. An opened zip lock bag that contained slices of ham was inside a pan on a shelf in the walk-in refrigerator. The bag was not sealed. b. An opened zip lock that contained diced turkey was inside a pan on a shelf in the walk-in refrigerator. The bag was not sealed. c. An opened zip lock that contained boiled eggs was inside a pan on a shelf in the walk-in refrigerator. The bag was not sealed. 2. On 5/14/23 at 11:20 AM, The following observations were made in the kitchen area. a. An opened zip lock bag that contained biscuits was inside a pan on the counter in the kitchen. The bag was not sealed. b. An opened zip lock bag that contained a box of quick oats and a box of cream of wheat was inside a pan on the counter. The bag was not sealed and the boxes inside the bag were not covered. 3. On 5/14/23 at 11:27 AM, The following observations were made in the walk-in refrigerator. a. Two opened boxes of sausage were on a shelf in the walk-in refrigerator. The boxes were not covered or sealed. b. An opened zip lock bag that contained white cheese was inside a pan on the shelf. The bag was not sealed. There were bowls on the tray that contained toss salad. The bowls were not completely covered. 4. On 5/14/23 at 11:33 AM, The following observations were made on a shelf in the storage rom. a. An opened box of gluten free cookies was in a pan on a shelf in the storage room. The box was not covered. b. An opened box of gluten free chocolate cream sandwich was inside a pan on a shelf in the storage room. The box was not covered. c. An opened zip lock bag that contained an opened box of baking soda was on a shelf in the storage room. The bag was not sealed and the box inside the bag was not covered. 5. On 5/14/23 at 11:45 AM, The left interior side of the ice machine had accumulation of loose lint's on it. The top panel of the ice machine had wet brown residue on it. The Surveyor asked the Dietary Employee #1 to wipe the left side where lint was hanging and the top of the panel where brown residue was observed. She used a clean rag to wipe the areas affected and stated, The lint came off and the brown residue wiped off. She was asked who uses the ice from the machine and how often do you clean it? She stated, That's the ice the CNAs use for the water pitchers in the residents' rooms, and we use it to fill beverages served to the residents. we cleaned it once a week. 6. On 5/14/23 at 12:21 PM, In the nourishment room on 200 hall, the following food items were in a divided plate on a shelf in the refrigerator. a. Strawberries with brown fuzzy pale white sage color. b. Pineapple with dark pale color. c. Slices of watermelon setting on slimy white pale color liquid. The surveyor asked the Assistant Dietary Supervisor to describe the appearance of the fruit in the divided plate. She stated, Strawberries have fuzzy mold. Diced Pineapples have brown color and slices of watermelon were slimy and they were pale white water. There were no dates or name on the container to whom the food items belong to. 7. On 5/14/23 at 12:27 PM, The following observations were made in the nourishment room on long term care 400, 500 and 600 halls. a. There was an opened, bottle of lemonade on top of the refrigerator and a used bottle of lemon juice in the kitchen cabinet. The manufacturer's instructions on the bottle documented, Keep refrigerated. b. There was black residue in the interior surface of the ice machine that could fall on ice. The surveyor asked the Dietary Supervisor to wipe left interior side of the ice machine where black residue was found. She used a white tissue to wipe the area and the black residue easily transferred to the tissue and stated, I don't know what it's. She was asked who uses the ice machine from the machine and how often do you clean it? She stated, That's the ice the CNAs uses for the water pitchers in the residents' rooms, they cleaned it 3 times a week. 8. On 5/14/23 at 12:56 PM, Dietary Employee #2 was wearing gloves on her hands. She pushed a cart that contained an ice chest towards the 3-compartment sink. Without changing gloves and washing her hands, she picked up glasses by their rims and placed them on the trays to be used in serving beverages to the residents for lunch meal. 9. On 5/14/23 at 1:03 PM, The following food items to be served to the residents with their meals were on a cart in the kitchen. The surveyor asked Dietary Employee #1 to check the temperatures on the food items. She did and they were. a. Cottage cheese 65.7 degrees Fahrenheit. b. Toss salad with turkey meat and eggs 65 degrees Fahrenheit. c. Ham sandwich 65.3 degrees Fahrenheit. 10. On 5/14/23 at 2:39 PM, Dietary Employee #3 pushed a cart out of the way. She used a rag to wipe off the food cart. Without washing her hands, she picked up a clean blade and attached it to the base of the blender to be used in pureeing food items to be served to the residents for supper meal. 11. The facility policy on hand washing provided by the Dietary Supervisor on 5/18/2023 at 8:24 AM documented, Avoid touching the rims of glassware, bowls, or cups and or engaging in any activity that may contaminate hands.
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff performed hand hygiene before, during, a...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff performed hand hygiene before, during, and after assisting residents with meals/meal trays for 4 of 4 (Resident #20, #40, #62, and #80) sampled residents observed during meal service and this failed practice had the potential to affect 104 residents as documented on the Resident Census and Conditions provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) on 5/14/2023 at 11:08 a.m.; and the facility failed to ensure staff performed hand hygiene before performing flushing an intravenous (IV) line for 2 of 2 (Resident #62 and #94) sampled residents with IV therapy; and the facility failed to ensure staff perform hand hygiene prior to performing/emptying a suprapubic foley catheter to prevent the spread of infection for 1 of 1(Resident #84) sampled residents with a catheter. This failed practice had the potential to affect 4 residents as documented on the Resident Matrix provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) on 5/14/23 at 11:08 AM. The findings are: 1. Resident #20 had a diagnosis of dementia, and dysphagia. The Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 2/28/2023 documented the resident scored 3 on the Staff Assessment for Mental Status (SAMS). 2. Resident #40 had a diagnosis of dementia, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease. The Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 3/15/2023 documented the resident scored 2 (0-7 severe impairment) on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), required extensive assist of one staff for eating. a. On 05/14/23 at 1:13 PM, The Surveyor observed Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA #3) feeding Resident # 40 (R#40) who was sitting next to CNA#3 at a table in hall 300 dining area. CNA#3's cell phone dinged twice. CNA #3 pulled the personal cell phone from the pocket, then touched the phone screen, then continued to feed Resident # 40 without sanitizing hands. b. On 05/18/23 at 11:46 AM, The Surveyor asked the Director of Nursing (DON) why it is important for staff to sanitize between when feeding residents. The DON answered It's an infection control issue to prevent infections. The Surveyor asked the DON if it was a good standard of practice to use personal cell phones when feeding residents. The DON replied Did you see someone do that? The Surveyor asked the DON why it was important for staff to sanitize hands between feeding residents, and after using personal cell phones while feeding residents. The DON answered, To prevent the spread of infections and bacteria. 3. Resident #62 had a diagnosis of dementia, hypertension, and anxiety. The Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 4/8/2023 documented the resident scored 3 on the SAMS; required extensive assist of one staff for eating. 4. Resident #80 had a diagnosis of dementia and weight loss. The Quarterly MDS with an ARD of 3/6/2023 documented the resident scored 4 (0-7 severe impairment) on the BIMS, required extensive assist of one staff for eating. a. On 05/14/2023 at 12:42 PM, Resident #62, #80, and #20 were seated at a round table in the main dining room located near the main entrance of the facility. b. On 05/14/2023 at 12:52 PM, observed CNA #5 standing over Resident #62, #80, and #20. CNA #5 gave Resident #62 a bite of food while then gave Resident #80 a bite of food and then gave Resident #62 while standing over the residents. CNA #5 did not perform hand hygiene between residents. c. On 05/14/2023 at 12:53 PM, observed CNA #5 give Resident #20 a bite of food then gave Resident #62 a bite of food then gave Resident #80 a bite of food while standing over the residents. CNA #5 did not perform hand hygiene between residents. d. On 05/14/2023 at 12:54 PM, CNA #5 gave Resident #62 a drink of shake using a straw, then gave Resident #62 a bite of food then to gave Resident #20 a bite of food while standing over the residents. CNA #5 did not perform hand hygiene between residents. e. On 05/14/2023 at 12:58 PM, The Surveyor asked CNA #5, why should we sanitize our hands between assisting residents with meals? CNA #5 replied, to keep infection control from happening. f. On 05/14/2023 at 1:04 PM, The Surveyor asked the DON, why should we sanitize our hands between assisting residents with meals? The DON replied, to prevent infection control. g. On 05/16/2023 at 1:35 PM, the Surveyor asked CNA #6, when is hand hygiene performed? CNA #6 replied, before entering or exiting a room, or anytime you do anything with residents, or after touching residents' stuff. The Surveyor asked CNA #6, when is hand hygiene performed when staff are assisting multiple residents at the same time with meal service? CNN #6 replied, it's cross contamination. h. On 05/16/2023 at 1:48 PM, the Surveyor asked CNA #7, when is hand hygiene performed? CNA #7 replied, in between each resident and as needed. The Surveyor asked CNA #7, when is hand hygiene performed when staff are assisting multiple residents at the same time with meal service? CNA #7 replied, should be sanitized between each resident. i. On 05/16/2023 at 1:59 PM, the Surveyor asked Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3, when is hand hygiene performed? LPN #3 replied, before, during, and after care. The Surveyor asked LPN #3, when is hand hygiene performed when staff are assisting multiple residents at the same time with meal service? LPN #3 replied, in between each resident. j. On 05/16/2023 at 2:55 PM, the Surveyor asked LPN #4, when is hand hygiene performed? LPN #4 replied, before and after resident care and in between patients, when hands are soiled. The Surveyor asked LPN #4, when is hand hygiene performed when staff are assisting multiple residents at the same time with meal service? LPN #4 replied, in between residents. k. On 05/17/2023 at 10:19 AM, the Surveyor asked the Infection Control Preventionist (ICP), when is hand hygiene performed? The ICP replied, all the time, especially after touching something. The Surveyor asked the ICP, when is hand hygiene performed when staff are assisting multiple residents at the same time with meal service? The ICP replied, between each resident. l. On 05/17/2023 at 1:13 PM, the Surveyor asked the DON, when is hand hygiene performed? The DON replied, before entering a room, before and after providing care, between meal trays, anytime soiled and after using hand rub after assisting three residents. The Surveyor asked the DON, when is hand hygiene performed when staff are assisting multiple residents at the same time with meal service? The DON replied, between residents. m. On 05/17/2023 at 3:52 PM, the Surveyor asked the Administrator, when is hand hygiene performed? The Administrator replied, all the time. The Surveyor asked the Administrator, when is hand hygiene performed when staff are assisting multiple residents at the same time with meal service? The Administrator replied, in between residents. 5. Resident #84 had a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, osteomyelitis, and neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder. The Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 4/26/2023 documented the resident scored 15 (13-15 cognitively intact) on the BIMS, had a suprapubic foley catheter. a. On 05/14/2023 at 11:58 AM, from the doorway, observed Resident # 84 lying in bed CNA #6 entered the room without performing hand hygiene and did not apply any personal protective equipment (PPE) before entering. Observed CNA #6 to move the suprapubic foley catheter cover (leaf) with ungloved hands. b. On 05/14/2023 at 11:59 AM, CNA #6 walked out of Resident #84s room and did not perform hand hygiene. CNA #6 then obtained a blue gown (PPE) from the plastic bin outside the doorway, and walked back into the room and started applying the gown and gloves. CNA #6 did not perform hand hygiene after re-entering Resident #84 room. c. On 05/14/2023 at 12:05 PM, The Surveyor asked CNA #6, why is Resident #84 on enhanced precautions. CNA #6 replied, because of wounds/wound vacuum and anytime we handle the catheter. CNA #6 did not perform hand hygiene after leaving Resident #84 room. 6. Resident #97 had a diagnosis of diverticulitis, type II diabetes mellitus, and heart failure. The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 5/7/2023 documented the resident scored 15 (13-15 cognitively intact) on the BIMS. a. 05/14/23 at 11:38 AM, Resident # 97 was observed from the doorway sitting in a wheelchair in the room. An (intravenous) IV pump was heard beeping. The Surveyor asked Resident #97, what are you on antibiotics for. Resident #97 replied, diverticulitis. b. On 05/14/2023 at 11:41 AM, LPN #5 walked into Resident #97 room while applying a pair of gloves that had been obtained from a box on top of the medication cart. LPN #5 did not perform hand hygiene prior to applying gloves. The Surveyor observed LPN #5 from the doorway flush Resident #97 IV tubing. c. A physician order with a start date of 5/13/2023 documented, .enhanced barrier precautions r/t (related to) [NAMED] (surgical drain) drains and PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) line every shift . d. On 5/17/2023 at 10:19 AM, the Surveyor asked the ICP, why are hands cleaned before entering a resident room on enhanced barrier precautions? The ICP replied, because they have a port of entry for infection. e. On 5/17/2023 at 1:13 PM, the Surveyor asked the DON, why are hands cleaned before entering a resident room on enhanced barrier precautions? The DON replied, for infection control. 7., On 5/14/23 at 1:10 PM, the Surveyor observed CNA #8, pass hall trays to rooms 501A, 503A, 504A, 505A, 506B, 507B, 508A and 509B and did not sanitize or washher hands at any time. CNA #8 took a tray into room [ROOM NUMBER]A then came back out with the tray and placed it back into the clean cart with 7 trays on the cart. These 7 trays had not been delivered to the residents. a. On 5/14/23 at 1:38 PM, the Surveyor asked CNA #8 what should she have done prior to and in between each resident tray being delivered, she stated sanitized and shut the door to the cart each time. The Surveyor asked CNA #8 if she did this, she said, no. The Surveyor asked CNA #8 what should she have done with a tray once it had been removed from the clean cart and taken into a resident's room and the resident refused the tray and she said, oh I put it back in the cart. The Surveyor asked CNA #8 if this process was a normal habit for her she said, yes but I always make sure the top three rows are empty and I put them up there. The Surveyor asked CNA #8 what negative outcome could happen from this failed practice of not sanitizing and placing a dirty tray into a cart with undelivered trays and she stated, It could spread germs. b. On 5/17/23 at 1:50 PM, the Surveyor asked the DON what should have been done prior to and in between each residents tray being delivered, she stated, Sanitize. c. On 5/17/23 at 1:50 PM, the Surveyor asked the DON what should have been done with a tray once it had been removed from the clean cart and taken into a resident's room and the resident refused the tray and she said. Only put it on the cart after all trays have been removed from the cart. The Surveyor asked the DON what negative outcome could happen from this failed practice of not sanitizing and placing a dirty tray into a cart with undelivered trays and she stated, cross contamination. 8. A policy provided by the Administrator on 5/15/2023 at 2:00 p.m. documented, .Handwashing/Hand Hygiene .this facility considers hand hygiene the primary means to prevent the spread of infections .all personnel shall follow the handwashing/hand hygiene procedures to help prevent the spread of infections to other personnel, residents, and visitors .employees must wash their hands .when hands are visible soiled .after contact with a resident with infectious diarrhea .an alcohol-based hand rub may be used is no visible soiling .hand hygiene is the final step after removing and disposing of personal protective equipment .the use of gloves does not replace hand washing/hand hygiene .integration of glove use along with routine hand hygiene is recognized as the best practice for preventing healthcare-associated infections .in most situation, the preferred method of hand hygiene is with an alcohol-based hand rub .if hands are not visible soiled, use an alcohol-based hand rub .
May 2023 1 deficiency
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 interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure 1(Resident #1) of 3 (#1, #2, #3) sampled residents that were able to move themselves around the unit independently did not leave the...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure 1(Resident #1) of 3 (#1, #2, #3) sampled residents that were able to move themselves around the unit independently did not leave the facility without being monitored by staff to prevent the potential for injury. The findings are: 1. Resident #1 had a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease. A Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 03/29/23 documented a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score or 13 (13-15 indicates cognitively intact), required limited one-person physical assistance with transfers on and off the unit. a. The Care Plan with an initiation date of 12/21/22 documented, .Ambulation: She requires wheelchair with limited assistance for ambulation and locomotion . b. The Incident Report dated 05/03/23 documented, On 5/03/23 at approximately 4:45 PM, Social Service director notified administrator that Resident #1 was outside the building sitting in wheelchair next to facility garage. Resident #1's BIMS score is 13 out of 15 based on BIMS score resident is cognitively intact. Resident #1 voiced she was outside because she was looking for her friend from church. Lab collected for possible UTI [Urinary Tract Infection]. Charge nurse assessed Resident #1 with no negative findings. Resident #1 was immediately escorted back into the building and placed on q [every] 15-minute checks. Staff in-service on abuse and neglect focusing on elopement. Administrator, DON [Director of Nursing], Family, and MD/APRN [Medical Doctor/Assistant Practical Registered Nurse notified] . c. On 05/10/23 at 9:10 AM, the Surveyor asked the Social Service Director, When did Resident #1 leave the building? The Social Service Director stated, I was notified around 4:45 PM. Our receptionist said he received a phone call that she was outside. I guess he was confused, so I just ran down there. The Surveyor asked, Where was she when you found her? The Social Service Director stated, Behind 400 there's a door that leads outside. She was outside the door. She hadn't even made it to the concrete just the drive part. The Surveyor asked, How did she leave the building? The Social Service Director stated, All I know is through that door at back of 400 Halls because that's the only way she could have gotten to where she was at. The Surveyor asked, Who found her outside? The Social Service Director stated, I did. The Surveyor asked, How long was she outside before she was found? The Social Service Director stated, I'm not aware, I just went straight down when I was told she was out there. The Surveyor asked, How is the facility keeping Resident #1 safe? The Social Service Director stated, We have her on every 15-minute checks. Laying eyes on her every 15 minutes making sure she's safe. The Surveyor asked, What could happen if a resident is left outside without the assistance from staff? The Social Service Director stated, They could go down the driveway and get to the road, and they could fall. d. On 05/10/23 at 10:22 AM, the Surveyor asked Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1, When did Resident #1 leave out the building? LPN #1 stated, So I wasn't actually in the building when it happened. She was sitting with the Receptionist when I returned. 10-15 minutes after I returned the ADON said let's start every 15-minute checks. The Surveyor asked, How did she leave the building? LPN #1 stated. It was relayed to me that she was found outside the 400-door exit. The door near the Laundry Room. The Surveyor asked, Who found her outside? LPN #1 stated, I was told that Transport saw her sitting out there and called the facility. The Surveyor asked, How long was she outside before she was found? LPN #1 stated, I don't know. The Surveyor asked, How is the facility keeping Resident #1 safe? LPN #1 stated, Right now she's on every 15-minute checks. The Surveyor asked, What could happen if a resident is left outside without the assistance from staff? LPN #1 stated, They could be in danger of injury, who knows. e. On 05/10/23 at 10:40 AM, the Surveyor asked Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1, When did Resident #1 leave the building? CNA #1 stated, What I heard was on Wednesday last week. The Surveyor asked, Were you her assigned CNA? CNA #1 stated, Yeah. The Surveyor asked, How did she leave the building? CNA #1 stated, they say she got out of one of the doors. I didn't find out until later that evening that she had gotten out. The Surveyor asked, How often do you do rounds on the residents? CNA #1 stated, Every 20 or 30 minutes. The Surveyor asked, Who found her outside? CNA #1 stated, I don't know. The Surveyor asked, How long was she outside before she was found. CNA #1 stated, I don't know. The Surveyor asked, How is the facility keeping Resident #1 safe? CNA #1 stated, You know I'm kind of new here and I don't know much about their system here. The Surveyor asked, What could happen if a resident is left outside without the assistance from staff? CNA #1 stated, Wandering around and maybe fall down and nobody will notice. f. On 05/10/23 at 11:20 AM, the Surveyor asked the DON, When did Resident #1 leave the building? The DON stated, Last week on Wednesday. It was at 5:30 PM. The Surveyor asked, How did she leave the building? The DON stated. She exited the 400 Hall's back door. The Surveyor asked, Does the back door have an alarm or keep pad on it? The DON stated, It does have both. The Surveyor asked, Did the alarm go off that day? The DON stated, I didn't hear it and I was on the hall visiting another resident. The Surveyor asked, Did Maintenance check the door? The DON stated, Yes. The Surveyor asked, Who found her outside? The DON stated, The [named] Transport Driver. The Surveyor asked, Do you have the [named] Transport Driver's name? The DON stated, No I wasn't the one that spoke with him. The Surveyor asked, How long was she outside before she was found? The DON stated, I don't know. The Surveyor asked, How is the facility keeping Resident #1 safe? The DON stated, Every 15-minute checks. The Surveyor asked, What could happen if a resident is left outside without the assistance from staff? The DON stated, Anything, they could fall, get hurt, or get into the street. g. On 05/10/23 at 11:35 AM, the Surveyor asked the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), When did Resident #1 leave the building? The ADON stated, We found her probably 3:30 PM or 4:00 PM. It was Thursday or Friday of last week. The Surveyor asked, How did she leave the building? The ADON stated. I was told by her wheelchair, out the door on the 400 Halls. We call it the smoking area. The Surveyor asked, Who found her outside? The ADON stated, I believe the [named] transport Driver and the Social Worker ran out to go find her. The Surveyor asked, How long was she outside before she was found? The ADON stated, I don't know. The Surveyor asked, How is the facility keeping Resident #1 safe? The ADON stated, We are doing every 15-minute checks on her. The Surveyor asked, Do you know if the alarm sounded when she went out? The ADON stated, I don't know. The Surveyor asked, What could happen if a resident is left outside without the assistance from staff? The ADON stated, She could fall, get out in the street. She could have overheated. h. On 05/10/23 at 11:48 AM, the Surveyor asked the Administrator, When did Resident #1 leave the building? The Administrator stated, From what I saw, I observed her at 16:23 [4:23] PM at the door, and she went out the door at 16:26 [4:26] PM. I watched it on camera. The Surveyor asked, Did the alarm go off when she opened the door? The Administrator stated, Nobody said they heard it. At 16:40 [4:40] PM the Social Service Director went out and got her. The Surveyor asked, Did Maintenance check the doors after she was brought back in the building? The Administrator stated, Yes, but I didn't get a report. The Surveyor asked, How did she leave the building? The Administrator stated, 400 Hall door. The Surveyor asked, Who found her outside? The Administrator stated, Social Service Director. The Surveyor asked, How long was she outside before she was found? The Administrator stated, Approximately 14 minutes. She was observed on the camera just sitting there. The Surveyor asked, How is the facility keeping Resident #1 safe? The Administrator stated, We have her on every 15-minute checks, and we're doing labs to see what's going on. The Surveyor asked, What could happen if a resident is left outside without the assistance from staff? The Administrator stated, It could be detrimental, or non-detrimental. i. The facility policy titled, Elopement and Wandering, provided by the Administrator on 5/10/23 at 10:19 AM documented, .Facility security systems shall be on at all times and routinely tested .
Dec 2022 1 deficiency
CONCERN (E) 📢 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

Deficiency F0679 (Tag F0679)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Surveyor: [NAME], [NAME] Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were provided/invited to ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Surveyor: [NAME], [NAME] Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were provided/invited to both facility-sponsored group and individual activities and independent activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for 3 residents (R #1, R #2, and R #3) of 3 sampled residents. The findings are: 1. Resident (R #1) had diagnoses of Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Type 2 Diabetes. The Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 10/23/2022 documented the resident scored 14 (13-15 Cognitively Intact) on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), required extensive assist for bed mobility, transfer, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. a. The Care Plan with a revision date of 7/26/2021 documented .large group and self-directed activity is appropriate to maintain or enhance R #1 overall psychosocial status and quality of life .provide resident with physical game activity .provide spiritual type opportunities .provide resident with activities that boost self-esteem . b. A Review of R #1 Activity Event Report dated December 2022 provided the Director of Nursing (DON) on 12/30/2022 at 10:42 a.m. documented .R #1 did not participate in activities and the staff did not invite R #1 to activities on 12/3/2022, 12/8/2022, 12/24/2022, 12/28/2022 and 12/29/2022 . 2. Resident (R #2) had diagnosis of Dementia, Legal Blindness, and Seizures. The QMDS with an ARD of 11/6/2022 documented the resident scored 2 (0-7 severe impairment) on the BIMS, required extensive assists for all activities of daily living. a. The Care Plan with a revision date of 5/7/2022 documented .1:1 activity program is appropriate for this resident due to significant cognitive impairment .cognitive deficits .engage in activities for pleasure .for cognitive stimulating activities .engage resident in activities such as .soring activities .simple matching activities .reminiscing about topics from their past .family .work .hobbies . b. Review of R #2 Activity Event Report dated December 2022 provided by the DON on 12/30/2022 at 10:42 a.m. documented .R #2 did not participate in activities and staff did not invite R #2 to activities on 12/3/2022, 12/8/2022, 12/24/2022, 12/28/2022, and 12/29/2022 . 3. Resident (R #3) had diagnoses of Dementia, Alzheimer's, Disease, and Hypertension. The QMDS with an ARD of 11/4/2022 documented the resident was severely impaired for decision making, required extensive assist for bed mobility, transfer, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. a. The Care Plan with a revision date 6/15/2021 documented .small groups and/or high focusing activities are appropriate for stimulation and/or socializing to provide for this resident's quality of life .invite the resident to scheduled small group activities .invite the resident to scheduled activities .ensure that the activities the resident is offered are .compatible and physical and mental capabilities .adapted as needed .compatible with individual needs and abilities .and functional cognitive age appropriate . b. Review of R #3 Activity Event Report dated December 2022 provided by the DON on 12/30/2022 at 10:42 a.m. documented .R #3 did not participate in activities and staff did not invite R #3 to activities on 12/3/2022, 12/8/2022, 12/24/2022, 12/28/2022, and 12/29/2022 . c. On 12/30/2022 at 10:29 a.m., the Surveyor asked Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1, why should residents be allowed to participate in activities? CNA #1 stated, keeps them active, too not get bored or feel lonely. The Surveyor asked CNA #1, why should residents be invited to activities? CNA #1 stated, to feel included. The Surveyor asked CNA #1, who is responsible for inviting residents to activities? CNA #1 stated, staff. d. On 12/30/2022 at 10:31 a.m., the Surveyor asked Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1, why should residents be allowed to participate in activities? LPN #1 stated, it's a part of their ADL's, to be included. The Surveyor asked LPN #1, why should residents be invited to activities? LPN #1 stated, to give them a chance to socialize. the Surveyor asked LPN #1, who is responsible for inviting residents to activities? LPN #1 stated, the Activity Director, staff, social. The Surveyor asked LPN #1, why should the residents care plans be followed related to activities? LPN #1 stated, so their social needs are being met and not isolated unintentionally. e. On 12/30/2022 at 10:39 a.m., the Surveyor asked the Activity Director (AD), why should residents be allowed to participate in activities? The AD stated, for socialization, helps with cognition. The Surveyor asked the AD, why should residents be invited to activities? The AD stated, so everyone has the opportunity if they want to. The Surveyor asked the AD, who is responsible for inviting residents to activities? The AD stated, the Assistant Activity Director and me. The Surveyor asked the AD, why should the residents care plans be followed related to activities? The AD stated, so they don't get injured in any way, they should all be invited. f. On 12/30/2022 at 10:47 a.m., the Surveyor asked the Administrator, why should residents be allowed to participate in activities? The Administrator stated, keeps them active and socializing. The Surveyor asked the Administrator, why should residents be invited to activities? The Administrator stated, to socialize with other people. The Surveyor asked the Administrator, who is responsible for inviting residents to activities? The Administrator stated, Activity Department. The Surveyor asked the Administrator, why should the residents care plans be followed related to activities? The Administrator stated, make sure we have the right activities and preferences for them.
Nov 2022 1 deficiency
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

Deficiency F0657 (Tag F0657)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the plan of care was revised to reflect the current needs of...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the plan of care was revised to reflect the current needs of the resident and updated to include a new Activity of Daily Living (ADL) intervention for 2 (Resident #1 and Resident #2) of 3 (R #1, #2, #3) sample mix residents. The findings are: 1. Resident #1 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of Alzheimer's Disease, Comminuted Fracture of Shaft of Humerus Right Arm, Age-Related Osteoporosis, and Osteoarthritis. The Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 10/06/2022 documented a score of 03 (Indicates Severely Impaired) on Staff Assessment for Mental Status (SAMS), required extensive assistance of two+ (plus) persons for bed mobility, transfer, and toilet use. a. On 11/17/2022 at 10:59 AM, The Quarterly MDS with an ARD of 10/06/2022 documented, .G0110. Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance . A. Bed mobility- how resident moves to and from lying position, turns side to side, and positions body while in bed or alternate sleep furniture . 1. Self-Performance . 3. Extensive assistance . 2. Support . 3. Two+ person's physical assist . B. Transfer- how resident moves between surfaces including to or from: bed, chair, wheelchair, standing position (excludes to/from bath/toilet) .1. Self-Performance . 3. Extensive assistance . 2. Support . 3. Two+ person's physical assist . I. Toilet use- how resident uses the toilet room, commode, bedpan, or urinal; transfers on/off toilet; cleanses self after elimination; changes pad; manages ostomy or catheter; and adjusts clothes. Do not include emptying of bedpan, urinal, bedside commode, catheter bag or ostomy . 1. Self-Performance . 3. Extensive assistance . Support . 3. Two+ person's physical assist . b. On 11/16/2022 at 02:57 PM, The care plan documented, . an ADL self-care performance deficit r/t [related to] Alzheimer's DISEASE, COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT, ANXIETY, RARELY/NEVER UNDERSTOOD . BED MOBILITY: .uses EXTENSIVE assist by 1 staff to turn and reposition in bed Date Initiated: 05/03/2020 . Revision on: 05/03/2020 . TOILET USE: .requires extensive assist by 2 staff for toileting. Date Initiated: 11/09/2017 . Revision on: 08/17/2018 . TRANSFER: .uses extensive assist with 2 staff assistance for transfers. Date Initiated: 11/02/2020 . Revision on: 02/01/2021 . 2. Resident #2 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of Functional Quadriplegia, Lymphedema, Abnormalities of Gait and Mobility, Cervical Disc Degeneration Cervical Region, Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Lumbar Region, Scoliosis, Osteoarthritis. The Quarterly MDS with an ARD of 11/03/2022 documented a score of 15 (Indicates Cognitively Intact) on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS). a. The Quarterly MDS with an ARD of 11/03/2022 documented, .G0110. Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance . A. Bed mobility- how resident moves to and from lying position, turns side to side, and positions body while in bed or alternate sleep furniture . 1. Self-Performance . 3. Extensive assistance . 2. Support . 3. Two+ person physical assist . B. Transfer- how resident moves between surfaces including to or from: bed, chair, wheelchair, standing position (excludes to/ from bath/ toilet) . 1. Self-Performance . 4. Total dependence . 2. Support . 3. Two+ person's physical assist . I. Toilet use- how resident uses the toilet room, commode, bedpan, or urinal; transfers on/ off toilet; cleanses self after elimination; changes pad; manages ostomy or catheter; and adjusts clothes. Do not include emptying of bedpan, urinal, bedside commode, catheter bag or ostomy bag . 1. Self-Performance . 3. Extensive assistance . Support . 3. Two+ person's physical assist . b. On 11/17/2022 at 02:57 PM, The care plan documented, an ADL self-care performance deficit r/t [related to] MORBID OBESITY, BLE LYMPHEDEMA . BED MOBILITY: The resident requires EXT assistance by 1 staff to turn and reposition in bed with the aid of X 2 QUARTER side rails Date Initiated: 05/30/2020 . Revision on: 03/23/2021 . TOILET USE: The resident requires EXT assistance by 1 staff for toileting. Date Initiated: 05/30/2020 . Revision on: 09/21/2020 . TRANSFER: The resident requires EXT [external] assistance by 1 staff with front wheeled walker to move between surfaces Date Initiated: 03/23/2021 . Revision on: 05/20/2021 . c. On 11/18/2022 at 09:06 AM, The Surveyor interviewed the Administrator and asked, Should a residents care plan and MDS show the same amount of assistance needed to complete ADLs? He stated, Yes. When asked, Why? He stated, So staff provide the proper assistance. d. On 11/18/2022 at 10:09 AM, The Surveyor interviewed the MDS Coordinator and asked, What type of assistance for bed mobility does the care plan documented resident #1 requires? She stated, I personally would do a person on her, the care plan says by one. The Surveyor asked, What does resident #1 MDS document she requires for bed mobility? She stated, It says times two physical assist. The Surveyor asked, What does the care plan document for resident #2 for bed mobility? She stated, It says extensive times one physical assist. The Surveyor asked, What does the care plan say about transfers for resident #2? She stated, It says she is an extensive times one staff. The Surveyor asked, What does the care plan document for resident #2 for toilet use? She stated, It says extensive one staff. The Surveyor asked, What does resident #2 MDS document for bed mobility? She stated, It says extensive times two. The Surveyor asked, What does the MDS document for resident #2 transfers? She stated, It says total with two. The Surveyor asked, What does the MDS document for resident #2 for toilet use? She stated, Extensive times two. When asked, Should the care plan and them MDS match when it comes to ADL care? She stated, Yes. The Surveyor asked, Why should the MDS and care plan match? She stated, So the assistants know how much assistance is needed to care for the resident.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

  • "What changes have you made since the serious inspection findings?"
  • "What safeguards are in place to prevent abuse and neglect?"
  • "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
  • "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
  • "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
Concerns
  • • Multiple safety concerns identified: Federal abuse finding, 3 life-threatening violation(s), Special Focus Facility, 1 harm violation(s), $83,834 in fines. Review inspection reports carefully.
  • • 32 deficiencies on record, including 3 critical (life-threatening) violations. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
  • • $83,834 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in Arkansas. Major compliance failures.
  • • Grade F (0/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
Bottom line: This facility has a substantiated abuse finding. Extreme caution advised. Explore alternatives.

About This Facility

What is Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, Llc's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, LLC an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within Arkansas, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.

How is Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, Llc Staffed?

CMS rates Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, LLC's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 70%, which is 24 percentage points above the Arkansas average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs. RN turnover specifically is 91%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.

What Have Inspectors Found at Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, Llc?

State health inspectors documented 32 deficiencies at Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, LLC during 2022 to 2025. These included: 3 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 1 that caused actual resident harm, and 28 with potential for harm. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.

Who Owns and Operates Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, Llc?

Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, LLC is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by CENTRAL ARKANSAS NURSING CENTERS, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 140 certified beds and approximately 80 residents (about 57% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in Rogers, Arkansas.

How Does Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, Llc Compare to Other Arkansas Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Arkansas, Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, LLC's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (70%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (1 stars) is much below the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, Llc?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "What safeguards and monitoring systems are in place to protect residents from abuse or neglect?" "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations, the substantiated abuse finding on record, and the facility's high staff turnover rate.

Is Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, Llc Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, LLC has documented safety concerns. The facility has 1 substantiated abuse finding (meaning confirmed case of resident harm by staff or other residents). Inspectors have issued 3 Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility is currently on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes nationwide). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Arkansas. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.

Do Nurses at Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, Llc Stick Around?

Staff turnover at Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, LLC is high. At 70%, the facility is 24 percentage points above the Arkansas average of 46%. Registered Nurse turnover is particularly concerning at 91%. RNs handle complex medical decisions and coordinate care — frequent RN changes can directly impact care quality. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?

Was Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, Llc Ever Fined?

Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, LLC has been fined $83,834 across 4 penalty actions. This is above the Arkansas average of $33,917. Fines in this range indicate compliance issues significant enough for CMS to impose meaningful financial consequences. Common causes include delayed correction of deficiencies, repeat violations, or care failures affecting resident safety. Families should ask facility leadership what changes have been made since these penalties.

Is Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, Llc on Any Federal Watch List?

Jamestown Nursing And Rehab, LLC is currently an SFF Candidate, meaning CMS has identified it as potentially qualifying for the Special Focus Facility watch list. SFF Candidates have a history of serious deficiencies but haven't yet reached the threshold for full SFF designation. The facility is being monitored more closely — if problems continue, it may be added to the official watch list. Families should ask what the facility is doing to address the issues that led to this status.