CRITICAL
(K)
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Administration
(Tag F0835)
Someone could have died · 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:
1. Have a consistent leadership of an Administrator, D...
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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:
1. Have a consistent leadership of an Administrator, DON (Director of Nursing), and DSD (Director of Staff Development), which led to the lack of training for the nursing staff for both the Licensed Nurses and the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). These failures had the potential for the nursing staff's inability to provide accurate assessments and safe provisions of care to the residents to ensure residents received high quality of care and effective care was being delivered.
2. To assess and treat Resident 11, who had been complaining of his coccyx/buttocks (lower/backside/behind) region feeling chapped and hurting since 5/30/23, until the surveyor had two CNAs turn Resident 11 on his side, after they finished his care on 6/2/23 at 9:45 a.m. Resident 11 had three open areas, one located on his left coccyx, another on his left lower buttocks region and another open area on his right lower buttocks to thigh region. The surrounding area looked red and irritated. Resident 11's Licensed Nurse was not aware of Resident 11's coccyx/buttocks skin breakdown until the surveyor asked one of the CNAs to get Resident 11's nurse in order to assess Resident 11's coccyx/buttocks region. This failure led to Resident 11 being uncomfortable for three days, because the appropriate treatment was not provided, feeling neglected, and the possibility of a pressure ulcer (injury to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin) developing if Resident 11's coccyx/buttocks had not been assessed and treatment had not been started.
On 6/5/23 at 10:47 p.m., due to the facility's failure to provide documentation and proof that an Annual Skill Competency check for both the nurses and the certified nursing assistants (CNAs) were being done annually and the lack of consistent Administrator and DSD in the building, Administrator 1 and the Interim DON were officially notified of an Immediate Jeopardy (Immediate Jeopardy is a situation in which provider's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation has caused or is likely to cause serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident [State Operations Manual, Appendix Q]).
During a concurrent interview and Administrator Job Description record review on 6/6/23 at 10:23 a.m., Administrator 1 clarified the Administrator's job description. The Administrator stated the Administrator was expected to be in the facility, in person, 75 percent (%, fractions that are counted out of 100) of the time and 25% outside the facility, conducting marketing (any actions a company takes to attract an audience to the company's product or services). When asked if the Administrator was expected to be in the facility, the administrator stated, Yes.
On 6/8/23, at 2:30 p.m., the facility's Immediate Jeopardy Removal Plan was received and included, but was not limited to:
1) The Director of Nursing and/or designee auditing the annual competency evaluations for Licensed Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants over the past year and ensuring all active Licensed Nurses and CNA's competency evaluations were completed by 6/9/23.
2) The Director of Nursing and/or designee in-servicing Licensed Nurses and CNAs on the facility's policy for, wound care, with an emphasis on wound assessments, prevention, treatment, and reporting of pressure ulcers (PU's, an injury that breaks down the skin and underlying tissue, when an area of skin is placed under pressure). Also, with a focus on providing accurate assessments including skin assessments and safe provisions of care to the residents, which would be completed by 6/7/23.
3) The Interim DON or the designee will conduct a weekly audit of newly-hired nursing staff to ensure completion of initial competency evaluations.
4) On a monthly basis the Director of Nursing and/or designee will audit nursing staff to ensure the completion of annual competency evaluations. The Director of Nursing will report the audit findings to the Administrator in the morning stand-up meeting, weekly.
5) Monthly, the Director of Nursing and/or designee will report their audit findings to the QAPI committee for further review and follow-up. The QAPI committee will reassess the need for further monitoring quarterly.
6) A new Director of Staff Development (DSD) was on-boarded on 6/6/23, and a newly-hired local (existing in or belonging to the area where the facility was located) Administrator was scheduled to report for duty in the building on 6/21/23.
7) During the absence of a Director of Nursing, the facility will designate Licensed Staff N, a qualified Registered Nurse, as the interim Director of Nursing in the absence of the DON.
On 6/9/23 at 9:28 a.m., the removal of Immediate Jeopardy occurred in the presence of the Interim DON, the Administrator and another Administrative Staff after interviews and observations confirmed the facility implemented the corrective plan of actions.
Findings:
1. During an interview on 5/30/23 at 9:50 a.m., the supplies manager verified the DON, Administrator, Infection Preventionist (IP) Nurse, the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator and the Director of Staff Development (DSD) were not in the building.
During an interview on 5/30/23 at 12:07 p.m., the Medical Records Director (MRD) stated the corporate (relating to large companies) Administrator, and the corporate DON were not yet in the building. The MRD stated the Administrator did not come in the facility in person but was available via phone if needed. When asked how long it had been since the facility had an Administrator who came in the facility, the MRD stated she was not sure of the date, but it would have been since early May.
The Administrator arrived in the building on 5/30/23 at 1:12 p.m.
During an interview on 6/01/23 at 1:35 p.m., Licensed Staff B who was a long time employee stated he could not recall when the last time was he had an annual competency check done by the DSD.
During an interview on 6/01/23 at 1:40 p.m., Unlicensed Staff H, Unlicensed Staff F and Unlicensed Staff P stated they could not recall whether they had received the annual competency skill check this year or last year. Unlicensed Staff H, Unlicensed Staff F and Unlicensed Staff P stated they could not recall the last time they were evaluated by the DSD.
During an interview on 6/1/23 at 5:47 p.m., the Interim DON stated the annual competency test for both Licensed Nurses and CNAs should have been done yearly, per facility policy. The Interim DON stated the last annual competency skill done for the Licensed Nurses and the CNAs was in 2021. The Interim DON stated there had been so many management and DON changes over the year and lack of communication between the outgoing and incoming DON. The Interim DON felt this was the reason the annual competency skill check fell through the cracks. The Interim DON stated the reason why an annual competency skill check was completed, was to ensure staff were caring for the resident's safely, to learn new things and keep up with nursing changes and updates. The Interim DON stated the annual competency skill checks were conducted to ensure staff were able to care for the residents safely.
During an interview on 6/02/23 at 9:21 a.m., Licensed Staff J stated it was important to ensure staff had annual competency skills checks. Licensed Staff J stated the competency skills check was important for residents' safety. Licensed Staff J stated, not having the annual competency skill check done for CNA's and nurses could negatively impact the way staff took care of the residents. Licensed Staff J stated there could also be missed opportunity for staff to learn how to perform tasks safely and appropriately.
During an interview on 6/2/23 at 9:49 a.m., Unlicensed Staff O stated she was not sure the last time she received an annual competency skill check. Unlicensed Staff O stated it was very important to receive annual skill competency training. Unlicensed Staff O stated the annual competency skill check was important as this would provide feedback that would ensure staff were providing safe care to the residents. Licensed Staff O stated, ensuring the annual competency skill check was done annually, consistently and as needed, would benefit the staff and the residents by ensuring staff was providing care to their residents safely.
During an interview on 6/2/23 at 11:37 a.m., the Administrator stated the Co-Administrator was the acting Administrator in charge of the facility's overall compliance, the general operation of the facility and the department and dealt with any issues as they arose. The Administrator stated it would be beneficial if the facility had an Administrator who could oversee the facility's general operation to ensure the systems in place were working or updated if need be. The Administrator stated he expected the nursing staff to have annual competency skills check to ensure staff were providing safe care to the residents. The Administrator stated the lack of annual skills competency check for staff could cause harm to the residents. The Administrator stated it would benefit the residents to ensure staff had a competency skills check completed annually, and stated there was an issue with oversight of the facility operation and maintenance system. The Administrator stated there was a fault somewhere in the management in the facility, and stated it was the responsibility of the Administrator to ensure the facility's system was working.
During a concurrent interview and annual competency skills check for both licensed nurses and CNAs record review on 6/2/23 at 12:08 p.m., the Interim DON stated she was the Interim DON at the facility from 4/1/23,until the facility finds a new DON. The Interim DON stated the previous DON vacated the position on 3/31/23, and another DON started the following week. The Interim DON stated this DON was trained and worked for the facility for one week but resigned the following week. The Interim DON stated the DSD was in charge of ensuring annual skill competency checks were done for both the nurses and the CNAs. The Interim DON verified the facility currently had no DSD in place. The Interim DON stated she currently oversaw the DSD program. The Interim DON stated Licensed Staff B was hired as a DSD before the previous Administrator left but had not started the training yet. The Interim DON was not sure of the exact date on when the Previous Administrator left the company, but stated it could be early 5/2023. The Interim DON confirmed nurses and CNAs lacked the annual competency skills check. The Interim DON stated she was cognizant there was a need to look at some of the facility's systems, like the annual competency skills check not being done for staff. The Interim DON stated the last time an annual competency skills check done for the nurses and CNAs was on 2021. The Interim DON stated the facility had no consistent DSD to train staff. The Interim DON stated she was not sure when last time the nurses were checked for competency in wound identification and assessment.
During a concurrent interview and record review of the last 15 months of DON and DSD hired and term dates form, on 06/05/23 at 10:53 a.m., the Interim DON verified the facility had multiple turn over as far as the DON was concerned. The Interim DON verified the DON's hired between 2022 and 2023, only lasted between two to four months. The Interim DON stated the last DON, prior to her assuming the Interim DON position, lasted for about a week. When asked the reason for the high turnover, she stated, I don't know.
During an interview on 6/6/23 at 4:30 p.m., Licensed Staff C stated the residents were not receiving the quality care they needed. Licensed Staff C stated she could not recall when the last time was she had an annual skill competency check. Licensed Staff C stated the lack of management to give directions and assist the staff on patient care issues was too much to bear. Licensed Staff C stated, due to lack of management oversight, she often wondered what could happen to her nursing license. Licensed Staff C stated it would be great for the residents if staff received annual competency skill checks from the DSD, but the facility did not have one [DSD] for a very long time. Licensed Staff C stated the facility had no consistent managers to guide the staff at all.
During a review of the Facility Assessment, dated 3/29/23, under the responsibility tab, it indicated the Administrator would attend the daily morning meetings and conducted daily rounds in the facility. Under the responsibility tab of the Facility Assessment, it also stated the Administrator's goal was to ensure each Department Managers were performing essential duties to correctly operate their department and to ensure compliance with facility protocols and regulations.
During a review of the Facility Assessment, dated 3/29/23,under the responsibility tab, it indicated the DON oversaw the overall management of the nursing department, including nursing personnel performances education, training and monitoring.
During a review of the Facility Assessment, dated 3/29/23, under the responsibility tab, it indicated the DSD ensured there was staff education and training to ensure protocols and regulations were being followed.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Performance Evaluations, dated 1/2018, the P&P indicated the job performance of each employee should be reviewed and evaluated at least annually.
2. A review of Resident 11's, admission Record, indicated Resident 11 was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses including disease of the spinal cord, Type Two Diabetes (a disease that occurs when one's blood sugar was too high), chronic pain syndrome, major depression, severe obesity, anxiety, amongst others.
A review of Resident 11's Quarterly MDS (Minimum Data Set, a clinical assessment process provides a comprehensive assessment of the resident's functional capabilities and helps staff identify health problems), dated 3/6/23, indicated Resident 11 had a BIM (Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 15, meaning cognitively intact, and he needed two-person physical assist with bed mobility (how a person moves to and from lying position, turns side-to-side and positions body while in bed).
During an observation and interview on 5/30/23 at 4:45 p.m., 5 p.m. and 5:11 p.m., Resident 11 was positioned on his back. Resident 11 had an egg-crate mattress topper (has bumps, dips, and curves designed to contour the body, provide support and alleviate any pressure on muscles and joints, and helps prevent pressure sores) and an oversize bed. Resident 11 stated he had been positioned on his back all day. Resident said, Call light not answered. I will have to call out and staff ignore me. The staff sees my light and ignore it. CNAs only come in when they have to come in to talk to me.
A review of Resident 11's care plan, initiated 10/24/22, indicated Resident 11 had a history of MASD (Moisture-Associated Skin Damage is the general term for inflammation or skin erosion caused by prolonged exposure to a source of moisture such as urine, stool, and/or sweat). Resident 11's care plan for, High Risk for Skin Integrity Impairment, related to disease process, incontinent of bladder and bowel, included interventions/tasks such as cleanse and apply barrier cream after incontinent episodes, keep clean and dry, and turn and reposition every two hours and as needed and chooses to use a brief. Additional interventions included avoid friction when repositioning resident in bed or wheelchair, monitor skin daily with ADL (Activities of Daily Living: The tasks of everyday life. Basic ADLs include eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet), and reeducate/encourage resident regarding repositioning as needed.
A review of Resident 11's Nursing-Weekly Summary Notes -V3, dated 4/15/23, indicated Resident 11's skin was clean and intact and there was no new skin breakdown noted. This was the last, Nursing-Weekly Skin Assessment - V3, found in Resident 11's electronic medical record. A review of Resident 11's MAR (Medication Administration Record), dated 5/2023, indicated Resident 11 had an order to be repositioned every two hours, start date, 7/7/21, and based on nursing signatures, Resident 11 was being repositioned every two hours.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 6/2/23 at 9:45 a.m., after Unlicensed Staff F and Unlicensed Staff Q completed cleaning Resident 11's backside and performing peri care (cleaning private area), the surveyor asked Unlicensed Staff F and Unlicensed Staff Q to ask Resident 11 if it would be okay to see his backside, which Resident 11 agreed to. Resident 11 turned well with assistance from Unlicensed Staff F and Unlicensed Staff Q. Three open areas were noted: Left coccyx region and lower buttocks and right lower buttocks to thigh region. The area looked red and raw. Unlicensed Staff F stated Resident 11's buttocks did not look like that last week when she cared for him. Resident 11 stated his coccyx/buttocks area was burning. Unlicensed Staff Q applied a cream to the areas, which looked clean. Resident 11 wore a brief and was positioned on his back most of the time per multiple observations in the past three days (5/30-6/1/23). Resident 11 stated the nurses had not been treating his coccyx/buttocks region. Licensed Staff B came into assess Resident 11's skin breakdown, looked at Resident 11's coccyx and buttocks region and stated he was not aware of the new skin breakdown. Licensed Staff B started measuring the areas and was going to notify Resident 11's physician. Licensed Staff B stated each scheduled nurse per shift did their own wound care for their assigned residents based on the physician's orders. Licensed Staff B stated the facility did not have a scheduled wound nurse.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 6/2/23 at 10:10 a.m., Resident 11 was being turned by a CNA. Resident 11 stated 50% of the nurses and CNAs were qualified to care for him. Resident 11 stated he was changed no more than twice per shift. Resident 11 stated the staff did not want to work with him.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 6/2/23 at 4:28 p.m., Resident 11 was positioned on his back. Resident 11 stated being positioned on his back was the most comfortable position.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 6/5/23 at 11:45 a.m., with the approval of Resident 11 and with the assistance of CNAs, the surveyor looked at Resident 11's coccyx/buttocks with another surveyor. Resident 11 stated the coccyx/buttocks region hurt. The area had been covered up with cream. The area looked purple/maroon in color, breakdown was still present, which looked like Suspected Deep Tissue Injury (STDI: Purple or maroon localized area of discolored intact skin or blood-filled blister due to damage of underlying soft tissue from pressure and/or shear). Resident 11's egg-crate mattress had been replaced with a low air loss mattress (air mattress covered with tiny holes. These holes are designed to let out air very slowly which helps keep the skin dry and [NAME] away any moisture).
A review of Resident 11's electronic medical record on 6/5/23 at 11:22 a.m., there was no SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation: Is a verbal or written communication tool that helps provide essential, concise information, usually during crucial situations) and no, Nurses Progress Notes, addressing Resident 11's new skin breakdown. There was a new order to apply barrier cream (prevent excess moisture) every shift and if needed during incontinent care, starting 6/2/23 at 11 p.m.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 6/5/23 at 1:25 p.m., Physician 2 assessed Resident 11's coccyx/buttocks region. Physician 2 stated she felt the skin breakdown was MSAD caused from Resident 11 wearing a brief. Physician 2 stated the open area at the right lower buttocks to the thigh region was caused from shearing of Resident 11's brief. The Interim DON and Unlicensed Staff Q were present too.
During an interview on 6/5/23 at 1:42 p.m., Physician 2 was shown pictures of Resident 11's backside region (coccyx and buttocks) taken by surveyor, dated 6/5/23 at 11:37 a.m. Physician 2 stated what she saw on the pictures was not what she assessed today. Physician 2 stated the breakdown looked like STDI.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 6/5/23 at 2:03 p.m., Physician 2 assessed Resident 11's coccyx/buttocks region for the second time. Physician 2 stated the areas were blanchable, so to her the skin breakdown was MSAD, caused from wearing a brief. The right buttocks to thigh breakdown was because of the brief causing shearing. Physician 2 stated the discoloration located at the lower backside was permanent discoloration she saw a lot from a resident being on their backside.
During an interview on 6/5/23 at 3:56 p.m., Resident 11 stated he received his low air loss mattress yesterday, 6/4/23. Resident 11 said, You are making a difference in the quality of my care. Thank You.
During a concurrent interview and electronic record review on 6/6/23 at 9 a.m., Resident 11's SBAR, dated 6/2/23, for Resident 11's new skin breakdown (excoriation and redness, MSAD to right buttocks and left upper gluteal fold) first assessed/found on 6/2/23, by the surveyor, had not been signed by Licensed Staff B until 6/5/23 (verifying when the SBAR was completed). The Interim DON stated Resident 11 did not have any, New Progress Note, addressing the new skin breakdown, the SBAR was the new note.
A review of Resident 11's, Physician Note, dated 6/6/23 at 2 p.m., and signed by Physician 1 on 6/5/22 at 11:10 p.m., indicated Resident 11's skin breakdown was conferred as MASD and Physician 2 had likewise evaluated as MASD.
A review of Physician 2's, Surgical Consult, dated 6/6/23, indicated Physician 2 evaluated Resident 11's coccyx/buttocks area on 6/5/23 (Note: first found/assessed on 6/2/23 at 9:45 a.m. by surveyor). Physician 2 indicated: Location: Right Buttocks: MASD. Lesion Condition: erosion (breakdown of the outer layers of the skin). Lesion Description: Small area of epithelial (outer layer of skin) breakdown. Recommend application of triad cream (Infection Protection Ointment for bed sores, pressure sores, diabetic wounds, ulcers, cuts, scrapes, and burns) daily and as needed. Location: Left Infragluteal Fold (the crease right under the butt): Shear injury related to rubbing from brief. Dressing Used: Skin prep and foam dressing. Tissue Type: 30% Granulation (pink in color and is an indicator of healing) and 70% Epithelial. Length: 0.5 centimeters (cm: 0.4 inches) and Width: 0.5 cm. Patient has a wound at the left infragluteal fold. The patient is also at risk for developing a pressure ulcer given the following factors: Diabetes, Depression, and Limited Mobility.
During a concurrent interview and record review, on 6/6/23 at 4:50 p.m., the Interim DON was asked if Resident 11's, Nursing-Weekly Summary Notes - V3, dated 4/15/23, which included a skin assessment, was the last one complete for Resident 11. The Interim DON stated there should be a, Nursing-Weekly Summary Report, for Resident 11, which included an assessment of his skin, done every week. The Interim DON looked in Resident 11's electronic medical record and the last, Nursing-Weekly Summary Notes - V3 the Interim DON could find was dated, 4/15/23. The Interim DON stated she did not know why Resident 11's, Nursing-Weekly Summary Notes - V3, has not been completed weekly, since there was enough staff. The Interim DON was asked how often a resident had a skin assessment. Resident 11's last assessment titled, Skin Evaluation, was dated 2/7/23. The Interim DON stated part of the resident's, Nursing-Weekly Summary Notes. included an assessment of the resident's skin, which was supposed to be completed weekly.
On 6/5/23, there was 47 residents residing in the facility. Based on part of the facility IJ removal plan, all residents had a skin assessment completed on 6/5/23. Four other residents were identified with skin issues, Unsampled Resident 28 and Resident 208 and Sampled Resident 19 and Resident 47. A review of residents, Progress Notes, dated 6/5/23, indicated the following new skin findings:
*Resident 28 had redness to left groin.
*Resident 208 had redness to buttocks.
*Resident 19 had a blister to his left heel measuring 2.5 x 2.5. Treatment ordered. Redness to buttocks.
*Resident 47 had an open area 1 x 2. Treatment ordered.
A review of Resident 47's, admission Record, indicated Resident 47 was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses including Parkinson's (a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination), dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities), muscle weakness, lack of coordination, need for assistance with personal care, failure to thrive (happens when an older adult has a loss of appetite, eats and drinks less than usual, loses weight, and is less active than normal), cognitive communication deficit, amongst others.
A review of Resident 47's, Hospice Election Statement, indicated Resident 47 was started on Hospice, 3/8/23.
A review of Resident 47's, Significant Change of Condition MDS, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 47 had a BIMs of 3 (severely cognitively impaired) and needed one-person physical assist with bed mobility.
A review of Resident 47's, Nursing-Weekly Summary Notes - V3, dated 5/21/23 and 5/28/23, indicated Resident 47's skin was clean and intact. Resident 47's Nursing-Weekly Summary Notes - V3, dated 5/21/23, indicated Resident 47 had a special mattress, but he did not. Resident 47's care plan: Open Area to Coccyx, initiated on 6/6/23, indicated Hospice to provide Resident 47 a low air loss mattress on 6/6/23, which occurred on 6/6/23.
A review of Resident 47's, Risk for Skin Integrity Impairment, care plan, initiated 2/15/23, indicated: Give peri care frequently, monitor skin daily with ADLs, reposition every 2 hours and as needed, and weekly skin sheets for any pressure ulcers.
A record review of Resident 47's weight indicated on 1/26/23, he weighed 121 pounds and on 5/4/23, Resident 47 weighed 98 pounds. Resident 47 lost 23 pounds in a little over three months (3 months/9 days).
During multiple observations on 5/30/23, Resident 47 was on his backside without a low air loss mattress. On 5/30/23 at 11:21 a.m., and 5/30/23 at 4:03 p.m., Resident 47 was on his back. There was no observation of Resident 47 being turned since 11:21 a.m. On 5/30/23 at 5:21 p.m., Resident 47 was still upright in bed after dinner, positioned on his buttocks and slightly turned to his right.
During an observation on 5/31/23 at 8:50 a.m., Resident 47 was on his back and turned slightly to his right side. Pillows were under his lower extremities (legs) to relieve pressure, but he was still positioned on his buttocks.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/31/23 at 6:01 p.m., Resident 47, who was in bed, stated he would like to get up but had not been up all day.
During an observation on 6/01/23 at 9:24 a.m., Resident 47 was upright in bed, in a hospital gown and positioned on his back.
A review of Resident 47's SBAR, dated 6/5/23, indicated Resident 47 had a new
facility-acquired (pressure injury that developed after admission to the facility) open area on his coccyx measuring 1 x 2 cm.
A review of a, Hospice order, dated 6/7/23, indicated Resident 47's new facility-acquired wound was a Stage 2 pressure ulcer (PU: when the sore digs deeper below the surface of your skin). The Hospice nurse was to perform wound care one time per week and as needed, using wound cleanser and cover with a bordered foam dressing. The facility staff was to perform wound care two times per week and as needed.
A review of Resident 19's, admission Record, indicated Resident 19 was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses including cellulitis of the right lower leg (serious bacterial skin infection), chronic total occlusion of the artery of the extremities (blockage of blood flow to the heart), stroke, muscle weakness, diabetes, amongst others.
A review of Resident 19's Quarter MDS, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 19 had a BIMs of 5 (severely cognitive impaired), and he needed one-person bed mobility.
A review of Resident 19's, Impaired Skin Integrity, care plan indicated Resident 19's admission assessment, dated 8/23/22, showed Resident 19 was admitted with cellulitis of the right lower limb and his left foot had a black blister on the planter area (sole of the foot), but care plan was not initiated until 9/29/22. Interventions included: The resident requires supplement protein, amino acids (building blocks for proteins), vitamins (a nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy) and minerals (a nutrient that is needed in small amounts to keep the body healthy), as ordered, to promote wound healing, treat pain, as ordered, prior to treatment/turning to ensure resident's comfort, amongst others.
A review of Resident 19's weight indicated on 3/6/23, Resident 19 weighed 144 pounds and on 6/8/23, Resident 19 weighted 134 pounds. Resident 19 had lost 10 pounds in three months.
A review of Resident 19's, ADL care plan, initiated 9/29/22, included Bed Mobility interventions: The resident is totally dependent on one staff for repositioning and turning in bed ever two hours and as necessary, and Transfer: The resident is totally dependent on one staff for transferring.
A review of Resident 19's, Nursing-Weekly Summary Notes - V3, dated 4/26/23 and 5/3/23, indicated Resident 19's skin was clean and intact. No skin issues were identified. The skin assessment indicated Resident 19 had a special mattress, but he did not. A review of Resident 19's, Nurse's Progress Note, dated 6/8/23, and physician's order dated 6/8/23 at 10:30 a.m., indicated Resident 19's physician ordered for Resident 19 to have a low air loss mattress on 6/8/23, which was carried out on 6/8/23, related to limited mobility. Resident 19's, Nursing-Weekly Summary Notes - V3, dated 5/10/23, 5/18/23, and 5/24/23, indicated Resident 19's skin was clean and intact. No skin issues identified. The, Nursing-Weekly Summary Notes - V3, dated 5/31/23, indicated Resident 19's skin was clean and intact. There was no mention of a blister on Resident 19's left heel. Resident 19's, SBAR, dated 5/30/23, indicated Resident 19 had a blister on his left heel measuring 2.5 x 2.5.
A review of Resident 19's, Impaired Circulation, care plan, initiate 9/22/22, interventions included elevating legs when resting.
During an observation on 5/30/23 at 11:48 a.m., Resident 19 was positioned on his back sound asleep. No special mattress was on his bed and there were no pillows positioned under his lower extremities, so his heels were floating (suspended in air) to relieve pressure on his heels.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/31/23 at 5:53 p.m., Unlicensed Staff R stated staff tried getting Resident 19 up, but often after ten minutes he wanted back in bed. Resident 19 was positioned on his back, and his bed was lowered to 25 degrees after dinner.
During an observation on 6/5/23 at 4:34 p.m., Resident 19's head was elevated 30 degrees, positioned to the right side, a pillow was under Resident 19's knees, and he had boots on.
A review of Resident 19's SBAR, dated 6/6/23, indicated Resident 19's buttocks was red.[TRUNCATED]
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 F0552
(Tag F0552)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure residents were receiving their medications t...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure residents were receiving their medications timely and were notified of any changes in their medications, for three out of three sampled residents (Residents 11, 7 and 37). This failure was a violation of resident's rights and a safety issue as residents may be receiving medication without a resident's consent.
A review of Resident 11's face sheet (demographics) indicated he was 55 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Hypertension (high blood pressure), Obesity (abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health), Major Depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest) and Anxiety Disorder (condition in which a person has excessive worry and feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 3/6/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 15, indicating intact cognition. Resident 11's functional status indicated he need an extensive assistance of one staff with his Activities of Daily Living (ADL's, activities related to personal care which include bathing or showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, using the toilet, and eating).
A review of Resident 7's face sheet (demographics) indicated she was 79 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Hypertension (high blood pressure), Major Depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest) and Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions). Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 2/5/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 15, indicating intact cognition. Resident 7's functional status indicated she needed staff supervision when performing her ADL's.
A review of Resident 37's face sheet (demographics) indicated she was 75 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Hypertension (high blood pressure), Adjustment Disorder (hard time coping after a stressful life event) and Dementia (a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities). Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 12/31/22, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 15, indicating intact cognition. Resident 37's functional status indicated she needed staff supervision when performing her ADL's.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 11:16 a.m., the Rehab Services Director (RSD) stated she had residents complain they were not getting their medications, or they were receiving their medications late. RSD stated if residents were not receiving their medications timely, it could lead to residents getting sicker.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 11:47 a.m., Unlicensed Staff A stated she had residents complain to her they were not receiving their medications, or they were receiving their medications late.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 12:10 a.m., Resident 7 stated she did not receive her medications on time. Resident 7 stated there was a female nurse who changed her valium (drug used to treat mild to moderate anxiety [feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness] and tension and to relax muscles) order without talking to her first and without her consent. She stated her valium order was changed without her knowledge nor consent. Resident 7 stated the nurse did not talk to her or notify her of the change in her valium order. Resident 7 stated this bothered her, and she was angry about this situation.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 12:20 a.m., Resident 11 stated he often received his medications late. Resident 11 stated it was annoying because nobody would talk to him about changes in his medications. Resident 11 stated he could not recall which exact medication, but he was surprised because when he asked about this medication, the nurse stated, Oh you haven't taken that medication in weeks. Resident 11 stated it was his right to know which medications had been discontinued and which medications he was currently taking, but nurses often times would not notify him about changes in his medications. Resident 11 stated he was upset and frustrated the nurses did not talk to him about his medications.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 12:50 p.m., Licensed Staff B stated nurses should discuss with residents any changes in their medications. Licensed Staff B stated it was a resident right to know which medications they were currently taking or if there were any changes made to their medications. Licensed Staff B stated the resident right was ignored if the resident was not notified of the changes made in their medications or if the resident did not consent to the physician order to change any of their medications.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 2:50 p.m., Licensed Staff C stated it was the resident's right to know which medications they were taking or if there were any changes made to their current medications. Licensed Staff C stated it was also the resident's right to consent or withhold consent to any change regarding their medications. Licensed Staff C stated a resident's right was violated if these were not followed. Licensed Staff C stated this could lead to a resident feeling upset, betrayed and confused.
During an interview on 3/15/23 at 3:57 p.m., Resident 37 stated the facility administered her medication late, but she was used to it, and she did not want to make an issue about it.
The facility was not able to provide documentation Resident 7 was notified of the change in her Valium medication despite multiple requests.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P), titled, Administering Medications, dated 1/2018, the P&P indicated medications should be administered in a safe and timely manner and as prescribed.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Resident Rights, dated 1/2018, the P&P indicated residents would be notified of his or her medical condition and any changes in his or her conditions .be informed of and participate in his or her care planning and treatment.
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
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free form sexual abuse, for on...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free form sexual abuse, for one out of seven sampled residents (Resident 53), when a male resident (Resident 26) grabbed (seized quickly) her breast, touched her breast twice and fondled her breast (caress sexually in a prolonged way), and the facility did not address the risk of this incident occurring again. This failure could put the resident at risk for further sexual abuse and feelings of shock, shame, anger and depression.
Findings:
A review of Resident 26's face sheet indicated he was 61 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities), Anxiety (Feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness that may occur as a reaction to stress), Cognitive Communication Deficit (difficulty with thinking and how someone uses language) and Dysarthia (slurred or slow speech that can be difficult to understand). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 2/20/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 11, indicating moderately impaired cognition. Resident 26's functional status indicated he required limited-to-extensive assistance of one staff when performing his activities of daily living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
A review of Resident 53's face sheet indicated she was 80 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities) and Anxiety (Feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness that may occur as a reaction to stress. Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 3/7/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 5, indicating severely impaired cognition. Resident 53's functional status indicated she required supervision with set-up help when performing her activities of daily living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
During an observation in the dining room on 4/25/23 at 12:06 p.m., Resident 26 was able to open and close both his hands with no difficulty. There was no contracture noted.
During an interview on 4/25/23 at 12:17 p.m., Licensed Staff B stated he was aware of the incident between Resident 26 and Resident 53. Licensed Staff B stated Resident 53's behavior towards men could be misinterpreted by male residents because she could be friendly and touchy-feely. Unlicensed Staff B stated Resident 53 also wandered and was confused. Licensed Staff B stated these put Resident 53 at risk for further abuse. Licensed Staff B stated staff tried hard to separate Resident 26 and Resident 53, but Resident 53 would continue to go to Resident 26. Licensed Staff B stated this happened multiple times- although no further inappropriate touching happened during those times, Licensed Staff B stated it was always a risk.
During an interview on 4/25/23 at 1:42 p.m., the Activity Director (AD) stated she witnessed the incident where Resident 26 squeezed Resident 53's breast. The AD stated Resident 53 was shocked Resident 26 would squeeze her breast. The AD stated Resident 26 was, with it and knew what he was doing.
During an interview on 4/25/23 at 2:29 p.m., Licensed Staff C stated Resident 53 was at risk for further incidents such as this since she had a habit of going in other resident's room. Licensed Staff C stated Resident 53 wandered and was confused. Licensed Staff C stated staff tried their best to watch out for their residents and ensure their safety however it was difficult to do consistently as the facility was frequently short staffed. Licensed Staff C stated if sexual abuse incident such as this occurred, the resident would feel scared, angry and taken advantage of.
During an interview on 4/25/25 at 3:41 p.m., the Medical Records Director (MRD) verified the incident between Residents 26 and 53 occurred between lunch time and dinner time on 3/17/23. The MRD stated she did not witness the incident.
During an interview on 4/25/23 at 4:15 p.m., the former Administrator stated Resident 26 squeezed Resident 53's breast and held onto it. The former Administrator stated this incident was witnessed. The former Administrator stated, after this incident, Resident 26 came into the business office and requested to be discharged to home.
During a telephone interview on 4/28/23 at 10:11 a.m., the Interim Director of Nursing (DON) stated she was not aware of Resident 53's behavior of going into other residents' room. The Interim DON stated Resident 53 was on 15-minute visual check monitoring (routine checks to determine a resident's whereabouts) as recommended by the IDT, on 3/20/23. The Interim DON stated the facility expected the staff to know Resident 53's whereabouts and fill out the
15-minute visual check log completely. The Interim DON stated, if the log was not filled out completely it could either mean staff was not monitoring Resident 53's whereabouts or staff had been too busy to fill out the log. The Interim DON stated, either way, not knowing Resident 53's whereabouts was a safety risk and put her at risk for further abuse.
The Interim DON verified there was not a lot on Resident 53's care plan (CP, a document that outlines your assessed health and social care needs and how you will be supported. It specifies who will provide your care, what type of care you need and how the support will be given) addressing how this inappropriate touching incident could be prevented from happening again. When asked what CP intervention was created for Resident 53 to ensure this inappropriate touching incident did not happen again, the Interim DON stated the facility did not focus on creating interventions to ensure Resident 53 was not touched inappropriately again because they focused on developing a care plan for Resident 26 so he would not touch Resident 53 inappropriately again.
A review of the 15-minute visual check monitoring log for Resident 53 indicated the log, dated 3/20/23, had no entry for 10:15 p.m., and the log for 3/22/23, had no entry from 3:15 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Abuse Prevention Program, dated 1/2018, the P&P indicated, .the residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property and exploitation .protect residents from abuse by anyone including other residents .implement measures to address factors that may lead to abusive situation .protect residents during abuse investigation.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to: 1) ensure the 5-day summary report, regarding an a...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to: 1) ensure the 5-day summary report, regarding an abuse allegation, was completed and sent to the state within five working days, for three out of four abuse allegations (for Residents 26 and 20, for Residents 17 and 33 and for Residents 165 and 22), the SOC 341 was completed within two hours after an allegation was made for two out of six sampled residents (Residents 160 and 161) and ensure staff were aware of abuse reporting time frames; and, 2) follow up, investigate and report a possible abuse, for one out of nine sampled residents (Resident 14). These failures could put residents' safety at risk and could result in ongoing abuse.
Findings:
1a) A review of Resident 165's face sheet indicated she was 84 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Muscle Weakness (a lack of strength in the muscles) and Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions). Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 11/4/22, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 8, indicating moderately impaired cognition. Resident 165's functional status indicated she required mostly supervision up to extensive assistance of one staff when performing her Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet). A review of the SOC 341 for the abuse allegations between Residents 165 and 22, dated 8/25/22, indicated Resident 165 slapped Resident 22's head three times.
A review of Resident 22's face sheet indicated he was 76 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions) and bipolar disorder (a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 1/12/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 15, indicating intact cognition. Resident 22's functional status indicated he required supervision with set-up or assistance of one staff when performing his Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
A review of Resident 26's face sheet indicated he was 61 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities), Anxiety (Feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness that may occur as a reaction to stress), Cognitive Communication Deficit (difficulty with thinking and how someone uses language) and Dysarthia (slurred or slow speech that can be difficult to understand). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 2/20/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 11, indicating moderately impaired cognition. Resident 26's functional status indicated he required limited-to-extensive assistance of one staff when performing his Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
A review of Resident 20's face sheet indicated he was 76 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Autistic Disorder (a developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave) and Schizophrenia (mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 3/7/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) showed he had short-term and long-term memory impairment, indicating severely impaired cognition. Resident 20's functional status indicated he required limited-to-extensive assistance of one staff when performing his Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
A review of Resident 33's face sheet indicated he was 78 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities) and Parkinson's Disease (PD, a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 1/31/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 7, indicating severely impaired cognition. Resident 33's functional status indicated he required limited-to-extensive assistance of one staff when performing his Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
A review of Resident 17's face sheet indicated he was 63 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD, the reduced circulation of blood to a body part, other than the brain or heart, due to a narrowed or blocked blood vessel), Muscle Weakness (a lack of strength in the muscles) and Localized Edema (swelling due to an excessive accumulation of fluid at a specific body part). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 2/18/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 14, indicating intact cognition. Resident 17's functional status indicated he required supervision-to-limited assistance of one staff when performing his Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
A review of Resident 160's face sheet (demographics) indicated he was 84 years-old. His diagnoses included Hyperlipidemia (elevated concentrations of lipids or fats within the blood), Dysphagia (a swallowing disorder) and Muscle Weakness (a lack of muscle strength). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 6/24/22, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 15, indicating intact cognition. Resident 160's functional status indicated he need extensive assistance, up to total dependence, of one to two staff when performing his Activities of Daily Living (ADL's, activities related to personal care which include bathing or showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, using the toilet, and eating).
A review of Resident 161's face sheet (demographics) indicated he was 70 years-old. His diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, elevated blood pressure), Aphasia (a language disorder that makes it hard for you to read, write, and say what you mean to say) and Anemia (a common blood disorder that occurs when the body has fewer cells to carry oxygen throughout the body). Resident 161 had no MDS created upon his admission.
A review of Resident 14's face sheet indicated she was 71 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Depression (an illness characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy) and Dorsalgia (chronic pain in the chest, shoulder, neck and arm regions due to changes to or false posture of the spine (bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from the base of the skull to the tailbone). Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 2/8/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 7, indicating severely impaired cognition. Resident 14's functional status indicated she was totally dependent and needed 1 to 2 staff to assist when performing her Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
A review of the fax confirmation sheet and the 5-day summary report for the abuse allegation between Residents 17 and 33 on 2/25/23, indicated the 5-day summary report did not meet the time frame regulation when the fax confirmation sheet indicated the 5-day verification of investigation report was sent to the State Survey Agency (an entity that evaluates the facility's performance, including any violations of applicable state statutes and regulation), one day late, on 3/4/23.
During an interview on 4/24/23 at 11:52 a.m., Unlicensed Staff A stated he was not aware how soon an abuse allegation should be reported to the appropriate agency. Unlicensed Staff A stated he was not aware of whom allegations of abuse should be reported to except for the nurse and the Administrator. Unlicensed Staff A stated he did not know the form staff should fill out whenever there was an abuse allegation. Unlicensed Staff A stated, if an abuse allegation was not reported or was reported late, it could harm the resident. Licensed Staff A stated it could lead to ongoing abuse and residents feeling afraid, scared and depressed.
During an interview on 4/24/23 at 12:52 p.m., Licensed Staff B stated he was not sure of the reporting time frames for abuse allegations. Licensed Staff B stated late and unreported abuse allegations put residents' safety at risk. Licensed Staff B stated this could lead to residents feeling depressed, sad and not trusting staff.
During an interview on 4/24/23 at 1:23 p.m., the Activity Director (AD) stated she was not sure of reporting abuse allegation time frame. The AD stated, late reporting and not reporting abuse allegations was a safety risk. The AD stated residents could end up getting hurt or injured.
During an interview on 4/24/23 at 2:05 p.m., Licensed Staff C stated, if there was an abuse allegation that resulted in injury, it should be reported to the state and the ombudsman within 24 hours. Licensed Staff C stated, unreported or late reporting of abuse allegation put residents' safety at risk. Licensed Staff C stated this could lead to ongoing abuse and continued access to the resident [by the abuser]. Licensed Staff C stated this could lead to residents' feeling nobody cared and could lead to depression.
During an interview on 4/24/23 at 2:49 p.m. Unlicensed Staff D stated the only person she needed to report allegations of abuse to was the nurse and the Administrator, That's it. Unlicensed Staff D stated she did not know for sure what the time frame was for abuse reporting.
During an interview on 4/24/23 at 4:26 p.m., the former Administrator stated he was not aware of the abuse allegation between Resident 165 and 22. The Administrator stated this abuse allegation occurred on 8/25/22, but he did not came on board until 9/1/22. The former Administrator was not sure whether a 5-day follow-up report was completed for this abuse allegation.
The facility was not able to provide the 5-day follow-up report for the physical abuse allegation between Resident 165 and 22, Residents 26 and 20 upon request.
During an interview on 4/24/23 at 4:53 p.m., the Interim DON stated if an abuse occurred with no injury, the facility should report this incident within 24 hours to the State Survey Agency, the Ombudsman and the local Police Department.
During a telephone interview on 4/27/23 at 3:55 p.m., the former Administrator verified, based on regulation, a 5-day summary report (describes the result or outcome of the investigation) for an abuse allegation should be completed and sent to the State within five working days of the incident.
During an SOC 341 form (the form used to report suspected abuse suffered by a dependent adult or elder) and Verification of Investigation Report and Nursing Progress Notes record review, on 6/8/23 at 11 a.m., the SOC 341, under section E, incident information, indicated the physical abuse allegation between Resident 160 and 161 occurred on 4/24/22 at around 10 p.m., however the SOC 341 was not completed until 4/25/22. The Verification of Investigation Report also indicated the abuse allegation occurred on 4/24/22, at around 10 p.m. however, the SOC 341 indicated this abuse allegation was not reported to the State, the Ombudsman and the local Police until 4/25/22.
During an interview on 6/8/23 at 11:48 a.m., the Rehabilitation Services Director (RSD) stated abuse should be reported timely. The RSD stated abuse allegations should be reported within 24 hours. The RSD stated, if the abuse allegation was not reported timely, it could result in ongoing abuse and could result in resident re-traumatization
During a concurrent interview and SOC 341 record review on 6/8/23 at 11:55 a.m., Administrator 1 verified the SOC 341 dated 4/25/22, indicated the alleged abuse occurred on 4/24/23 at 10 p.m. Administrator 1 stated he knew the state regulation was to report abuse allegations within two hours after an allegation was made, and it appeared this abuse allegation was reported to the State, the Ombudsman and the local Police, late. When asked what the risk for the resident could be if an abuse allegation was not reported or investigated timely, Administrator 1 stated it was hard to say because the facility's goal was to keep resident's safe.
During an interview on 6/8/23 at 12:12 p.m., Administrator 1 verified the facility policy for alleged abuse reporting time frame was within two hours after an allegation was made.
During an interview on 6/8/23 at 12:31 p.m., Unlicensed Staff F stated abuse allegation should be reported within 24 hours. Unlicensed Staff F stated not reporting an abuse allegation timely would put residents' safety at risk.
During an interview on 6/8/23 at 12:34 p.m., Unlicensed Staff G stated if the abuse allegation was not reported timely, it could lead to ongoing abuse and could lead to residents not trusting the facility.
2b) A review of Resident 53's face sheet indicated she was 80 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities) and Anxiety (Feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness that may occur as a reaction to stress). Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 3/7/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 5, indicating severely impaired cognition. Resident 53's functional status indicated she required supervision with
set-up help when performing her Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
A review of Resident 14's face sheet indicated she was 71 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD, the reduced circulation of blood to a body part, other than the brain or heart, due to a narrowed or blocked blood vessel) and Cognitive Communication Disorder (difficulty with thinking and how someone uses language). Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 2/8/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 7, indicating severely impaired cognition. Resident 14's functional status indicated she was totally dependent and required the assistance of one to two staff when performing her Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
During a review of Resident 53's progress note, dated 3/20/23 11:56 a.m., the author of the note indicated Resident 53 allegedly hit Resident 14 on top of her head, and a police officer came to investigate the allegation. Based on the progress note, during the police interview, Resident 14 changed her story and stated it was not Resident 53, who had hit her but blamed another resident instead.
During a telephone interview on 4/27/23 at 3:39 p.m., the Interim Director of Nursing (DON) verified there was a progress note, dated 3/20/23, on Resident 53, written by Licensed Staff E on 3/20/23 11:56 a.m., indicating Resident 53 allegedly hit Resident 14 in the head. The Interim DON verified the local police came in to investigate, however Resident 14 changed her story and stated Resident 53 did not hit her in the head but blamed another resident of hitting her on the head. The Interim DON stated she was not aware if this allegation was followed through. The Interim DON verified there were no documents indicating staff had followed-up on this alleged incident.
During a telephone interview on 4/27/23 at 3:55 p.m., the former Administrator stated he received the call about Resident 53 allegedly hitting Resident 14 on the head. The Administrator stated he spoke to another nurse about this alleged incident and not Licensed Staff E himself. The former Administrator stated he was not aware there was another progress note by Licensed Staff E alleging another resident hit Resident 14 on her head. The former Administrator verified this abuse allegation, involving Resident 14 and another resident, was not reported to the State, the Ombudsman or the local police. The former Administrator confirmed there was no SOC 341 created for this incident as well. The former Administrator stated, knowing this information now, this should have been investigated further and should have been reported to the State.
During a telephone interview on 4/28/23 at 10:11 a.m., the Interim DON stated the facility should have investigated this incident and reported it to the State, the Ombudsman and the local police to protect the resident.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Abuse Prevention Program, dated 1/2018, the P&P indicated the residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property and exploitation .protect residents from abuse by anyone including other residents .identify and assess all possible incidents of abuse .investigate and report any allegations of abuse within time frames as required by the federal requirements .all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment, including injury of unknown source and misappropriation of property will be reported to the facility Administrator or his/her designee, to the following persons or agencies: state licensing/certification agency (any authority of a state responsible for the licensing or certification of health care practitioners, health care entities, providers, or suppliers, local/state ombudsman (a person who investigates, reports on, and helps settle complaints), Adult Protective services (APS, services provided to protect individuals in response to an incident of abuse or neglect), Law enforcement officials and the resident's attending physician .the Administrator or his/her designee will provide the appropriate agencies or individuals listed above with a written report of the findings of the investigations within five working days of the occurrence of the incident.
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
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a sexual abuse allegation was investigated thoroughly for ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a sexual abuse allegation was investigated thoroughly for one out of two sampled residents (Resident 6). This failure could potentially put the facility residents' safety at risk and could result in ongoing abuse.
Findings:
A review of Resident 6's face sheet (demographics) indicated she was 68 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Vascular Dementia with behavioral disturbance (changes to memory, thinking, and behavior resulting from conditions that affect the blood vessels in the brain), Cognitive Communication Deficit (a condition wherein a person has difficulty communicating because of injury to the brain that controls the ability to think) and Huntington's Disease (an inherited disorder that causes neurons [nerve cells] in parts of the brain to gradually break down and die. Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 1/23/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 2, indicating severely impaired cognition. Resident 6's functional status indicated she was totally dependent on one staff when performing her Activities of Daily Living (ADL's, activities related to personal care which include bathing or showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, using the toilet, and eating).
During a concurrent interview, transfer note (a written justification of the circumstances of the transfer of a resident from the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) to the hospital) and Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR, a verbal or written communication tool that helps provide essential, concise information, usually during crucial situations) communication form record review on 6/06/23 at 3:51 p.m., the Interim Director of Nursing (DON) verified the SBAR form, dated 5/15/23, indicated Resident 6 had bright red fluid coming out of her anus. The transfer note, dated 5/15/23, indicated Resident 6 was sent out to the Emergency Department (ED), per the facility Medical Director's (FMD) order to address the bright red fluid from her anus. The Interim DON stated there was correspondence between her and the Case Manager (CM, a certified medical professional who connects patients with health care providers, coordinates appointments and treatment plans, and helps patients meet their optimum level of health) at the hospital on 5/23/23, as Resident 6 was supposed to discharge from the hospital at that time. The Interim DON stated the CM told her Resident 6 alleged that she was raped at the facility. The Interim DON stated the CM told her Resident 6 was ready to discharge from the hospital, however the facility needed to keep her away from the abuser. The Interim DON stated the CM did not identify whether the abuser was a staff member or a fellow resident. The Interim DON stated the CM told her this allegation was never confirmed at the hospital, no rape kit was used, and Resident 6 was not seen by the gynecologist (a physician who specializes in treating diseases of the female reproductive organs and providing well-woman health care) either. The Interim DON stated the CM told her this abuse allegation was already reported to the State, the Ombudsman and the local police. The Interim DON stated Resident 6 would scream if anyone touched her so there was no way this allegation could be true. The Interim DON stated the facility did not do further investigation on this sexual abuse allegation. The Interim DON stated she asked Licensed Nurse B and C and a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), who stated there was no way someone could rape Resident 6 without her yelling. The Interim DON stated she did not have any documentation about Resident 6's sexual abuse allegation. The Interim DON stated the facility did not investigate Resident 6's sexual abuse allegation since Resident 6 never went back to the facility. The Interim DON stated she did not have to complete an SOC 341 (a form used to report suspected abuse suffered by a dependent adult or elder) nor investigate the sexual abuse allegation further, since Resident 6 did not come back to the facility. The Interim DON stated the facility was not concerned about any rape happening to Resident 6 although she was bleeding from her anus because Resident 6 did not make any statements about someone raping her at the facility while she was being transferred to the hospital.
During a telephone interview on 6/7/23 at 5:29 p.m., the FMD stated, although Resident 6 did not come back to the facility but reported the alleged sexual abuse occurred at the facility, the facility should have investigated this sexual abuse allegation. The FMD stated the facility treated allegations of abuse seriously. The FMD stated the facility had residents who were vulnerable, and the goal was to protect them.
During an interview on 6/07/23 at 5:40 p.m., Licensed Staff L stated, although Resident 6 was already discharged from the facility, but it was reported the alleged sexual abuse occurred at the facility, it was still the facility's responsibility to investigate if an actual abuse occurred, to ensure safety of the vulnerable residents at the facility. Licensed Staff L stated, if the facility did not investigate allegation of abuse, the abuse could continue, and residents' safety would be in jeopardy.
During an interview on 6/8/23 at 9:42 a.m., the Rehabilitation Services Director (RSD) stated, although Resident 6 did not end up coming back to the facility, but it was reported the alleged abuse occurred at the facility, the facility had to ensure the safety of the residents who were still at the facility. The RSD stated, investigating an abuse allegation, whether a resident was still at the facility or not, should still be conducted. The RSD stated if no investigation occurred, it could result in ongoing abuse and could put the residents' safety at risk
During an interview on 6/8/23 at 9:53 a.m., Licensed Staff M stated the facility should investigate all abuse allegations regardless of whether the resident was still at the facility or not, if it was reported the alleged abuse occurred at the facility. Licensed Staff M stated, if the alleged abuse happened at the facility, the facility had an obligation to ensure residents' safety. Licensed Staff M stated, if the facility did not investigate, the residents' safety could be at risk. Licensed Staff M stated the abuse could continue.
During an interview on 6/8/23 at 10:05 a.m., Administrator 1 stated all abuse allegation should be investigated.
Based on the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Abuse Prevention Program, dated 1/2018, the P&P indicated the Administration would identify and assess all possible incidents of abuse, investigate and report any allegations of abuse within timeframe's as required by federal requirements
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0802
(Tag F0802)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based dietetic services observations, dietary staff interview and departmental document review the facility failed to ensure staff competency when: 1) staff did not prepare the diabetic dessert for th...
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Based dietetic services observations, dietary staff interview and departmental document review the facility failed to ensure staff competency when: 1) staff did not prepare the diabetic dessert for the noon meal on 8/22/23, in accordance with the facility spreadsheet; and, 2 ) one staff member (Dietary Staff 4) did not test sanitizer strength in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
Findings:
1. During initial tour of the kitchen dry storage area, on 8/22/23, beginning at 1:20 p.m., there was a large sheet pan covered with parchment paper labeled, dessert for 8/23/23. In a concurrent interview, the Dietary Manager (DM) indicated it was peach crisp.
During general food production observation on 8/23/23, beginning at 11:25 a.m., Dietary Staff (DS) 5 was portioning the dessert for the noon meal. It was noted all the desserts were taken from one sheet pan.
During meal distribution on 8/23/23, beginning at 12:15 p.m., all residents received the same dessert.
In a follow-up interview on 8/23/23 at 2:30 p.m., the surveyor asked DS 6 to demonstrate the recipe used to prepare the dessert. DS 6 indicated she prepared the dessert from the facility recipe titled, Peach Crisp. Concurrent review of the facility menu, for residents with physician-ordered carbohydrate consistent diets (CCHO - a diet for the treatment of diabetes intended to have equal amounts of carbohydrate at each meal) guided staff to prepare a diet peach crisp. The peach crisp recipe guided staff to prepare a separate dessert using a sugar substitute rather than sugar.
In an interview on 8/24/23 at 9:30 a.m., the Dietary Manager (DM) stated there were 11 residents with physician-ordered CCHO diets.
2. On 8/23/23 beginning at 2:30 p.m., the facility's sanitation's practices were reviewed. In a concurrent interview, with DS 3 acting as an interpreter, the surveyor asked DS 4 how she ensured the dish machine was working properly. DS 4 indicated water temperatures and chlorine sanitizer levels were monitored. The surveyor asked DS 4 to demonstrate the technique for testing sanitizer. DS 4 proceeded to dip the testing strip into the bottom of the dish machine for approximately five seconds. Concurrent review of the manufacturer's guidance of the test strip indicated the proper testing method was to dip the strip into the water and read immediately. DS 4 was also asked to demonstrate testing for the surface sanitizer, a quaternary ammonia product. DS 4 proceeded to dip the strip into the sanitizer bucket for approximately five seconds. It was noted the strip indicated a sanitizer strength of 150 parts per million (ppm-a metric unit of measure). Concurrent review of the manufacturer's instructions for the quaternary ammonia test strips guided staff to hold the strip in the solution for ten seconds. The surveyor asked DS 4 to repeat the process for the required ten seconds. It was noted, once the strip was immersed for the correct amount of time, the strength of the solution increased to 200 ppm,
Concurrent review of the sanitizer testing log, dated August 2023, guided staff the minimum sanitizer strength should be 200 ppm.
In an interview on 8/23/23 at 4:15 p.m., the DM indicated, while she has provided staff training, there has been no recent training on sanitizer strength testing.
3. During general dietetic services observations on 8/23/23, beginning at 11:10 a.m. DS 4 was replacing a bag of juice for the automatic juice dispenser. DS 4 proceeded to place the plastic bag containing the juice on the lower shelf of a wire utility cart adjacent to the two-door refrigerator. It was noted the quick connector for the tubing was lying on the shelf. DS 4 proceeded to connect the tubing to the juice bag. In a concurrent interview DS 4 indicated this was her normal routine.
In an interview on 8/23/23, at 12:15 p.m. the DM stated the machine vendor was responsible for maintenance of the connector and overall functioning of the dispenser. The surveyor requested the manufacturer's cleaning instruction for the connectors.
Review of an undated, untitled document from the vendor, guided on a nightly basis to remove the gun nozzle and soak in water for several minutes then scrub. The recommended monthly cleaning included shutting off the gas and water supplies and disconnecting the gun from the tubing, then cleaning thoroughly. The instructions also indicated to remove the connector from the tubing and soak in water and an approved sanitation solution.
In a follow up interview, the DM acknowledged she was unaware of the manufacturer's instructions.
4. There are two common types of thermometers used in food service. The first being a digital food thermometer which are made so that they can measure the temperature of thin foods as well as thick foods. The thickness of the probe is about 1/8 of an inch, and it takes about 10 seconds to register the temperature on the display. The second is a Bimetallic-coil thermometer. These thermometers contain a coil in the probe made of two different metals that are bonded together. Because this food thermometer senses temperature from its tip and up the stem for 2 to 2 1/2 inches, these thermometers must be inserted at least 3 into the food. Often there is an indentation on the probe that tells the cook how far to insert the probe (University of Connecticut, College of Agriculture).
During meal preparation observation on 8/23/23, beginning at 11:45 a.m., DS 6 was preparing the noon entrée of fish. In concurrent interview, DS 3 indicated the proper cooking temperature for fish was 145 degrees F° (degrees Fahrenheit). DS 3 was placing a bimetallic thermometer vertically into one piece of fish which resulted in a temperature of 130 °F. The surveyor asked the DM if the facility had a digital thermometer. The DM indicated she had ordered several, but thought they were not functioning properly, so must have discarded them. She had not reordered new ones.
Review of departmental document titled, Invoice and dated 7/14/23, revealed, while three thermometers were ordered, they were not digital rather were bimetal thermometers.
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
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
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, the facility failed to promote care that enhanced dignity and respect for ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to promote care that enhanced dignity and respect for three out of 16 sampled residents (Resident 8, 11, and 47) and two unsampled residents (Resident 7 and 37), when:
1. staff closed the door to drown out Resident 11's pleas for help, and would answer the telephone calls from Resident 11 by saying, Domino's Pizza or Round Table Pizza;
2. staff did not knock on the door, before entering resident rooms and staff would talk in their native language (not English language) within residents' earshot, for Residents 11, 7 and 37;
3. the resident privacy curtain was not pulled for Resident 8, when were not clothed appropriately;
4. a Physical Therapist Aide worked with Resident 8, during transfer to a wheelchair, while Resident 8 was unclothed;
5. staff did not make sure Resident 8 was cleaned and clothed property, when visiting family members. Resident 8 was soiled, did not receive peri care prior to this visit;
6. staff left the overhead bed light shining on Resident 47's face. Resident 47 was totally dependent on staff for assistance, and therefore, could not move the light on his own; and,
7. A housekeeper was going into resident's rooms without knocking and asking permission to enter.
These failures had the potential to make Residents 8 and 47 feel embarrassed, humiliated, lacking self-worth, which could lead to a decline in their quality of life. These failures also made Residents 7, 11, and 37 feel offended, upset, uncomfortable, angry, devalued and disrespected, which did not enhance their quality of life.
Findings:
A review of Resident 11's face sheet (demographics) indicated he was 55 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Hypertension (high blood pressure), Obesity (abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health), Major Depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest) and anxiety disorder (condition in which a person has excessive worry and feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 3/6/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 15, indicating intact cognition. Resident 11's functional status indicated he needed extensive assistance of one staff with his Activities of Daily Living (ADL's, activities related to personal care, including bathing or showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, using the toilet, and eating).
A review of Resident 7's face sheet (demographics) indicated she was 79 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Hypertension (high blood pressure), Major Depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest) and Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions). Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 2/5/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 15, indicating intact cognition. Resident 7's functional status indicated she only needed the supervision of staff with her Activities of Daily Living (ADL's, activities related to personal care, including bathing or showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, using the toilet, and eating).
A review of Resident 37's face sheet (demographics) indicated she was 75 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Hypertension (high blood pressure), adjustment disorder (hard time coping after a stressful life event) and Dementia (a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities). Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 12/31/22, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 15, indicating intact cognition. Resident 37's functional status indicated she needed staff supervision when performing her ADL's.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 11:16 a.m., the Rehabilitation Services Director (RSD) stated the facility staff mostly did whatever they want to do without regards to residents' preference and would not extend help if a resident was not scheduled under their care. The RSD stated this was practiced by at least 25 percent (%, measured or counted based on a whole divided into one hundred parts) of staff. The RSD stated every now and then, the residents would state they were not helped by staff.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 12:20 p.m., Resident 7 stated there were staff who would just do the bare minimum, who were disrespectful and who seemed to be always in a rush, like they did not have a time to provide quality care. Resident 7 stated most of the time, staff would enter her room without knocking on the door first. Resident 7 stated she found it disrespectful staff would talk in Spanish while inside her room and she could hear them. Resident 7 stated it made her uncomfortable and angry at times. Resident 7 stated, staff talking in Spanish while she was inside her room, was rude.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 12:30 p.m., Resident 11 stated the facility staff treated him like a joke. Resident 11 stated he would call front desk, and they would answer, Domino's Pizza or Round Table Pizza. Resident 11 stated staff did not know how to knock on the door before entering his room. Resident 11 stated, on multiple occasions, staff would speak in Spanish while in his room and within his earshot. Resident 11 stated this was extremely rude and was upsetting. Resident 11 stated he asked the staff not to do these things anymore, but they did not listen. Resident 11 stated he felt the staff did not value him as a person. Resident 11 stated he felt sorry for himself whenever staff disrespected and treated him like a joke.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 12:50 p.m., Licensed Staff B stated he heard staff talking in their native language in the hallways when there were residents present. Licensed Staff B stated it made him feel uncomfortable. Licensed Staff B stated it would make anyone paranoid if they were talking in a language they did not understand. Licensed Staff B stated, staff talking in their native tongue in the hallways when there were residents present, was rude and should not happen at all.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 2:23 p.m., Unlicensed Staff G stated she heard staff talking in their native language while residents were around. Unlicensed Staff G stated this was rude and could lead to residents feeling upset and angry.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 2:58 p.m., Licensed Staff C stated she witnessed and heard staff talking in their native language in the hallway within residents' earshot. Licensed Staff C stated this was rude and disrespectful to the residents. Licensed Staff C stated residents could be paranoid and could think the staff were talking about them. Licensed Staff C stated residents could feel they were not valued, like they did not matter.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 4:07 p.m., Resident 37 stated she heard staff talking in their native language while inside her room and would tell staff to stop it. Resident 37 stated this was very offensive, annoying and rude. Resident 37 stated she wished staff would stop talking in their native language while inside her room.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Quality of Life-Dignity, dated 1/2018, the P&P indicated, Residents shall be treated with dignity and respect at all times .staff will knock and request permission before entering the residents' room .staff shall speak respectfully to residents at all times.A review of Resident 8's, admission Record, indicated Resident 8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including a complete traumatic amputation (level between left hip and knee), orthopedic aftercare, stroke, weakness, needing assistance with personal care, amongst others.
A review of Resident 8's admission MDS (Minimum Data Set, a clinical assessment process provides a comprehensive assessment of the resident's functional capabilities and helps staff identify health problems), dated 4/12/23, indicated Resident 8 had a BIM (Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 15, meaning cognitively intact, needed two-person assist with bed mobility (how a resident moves to and from lying position, turns side-to-side, and positions body while in bed and dressing, and needed one-person assist with eating, toilet use (how a resident uses the toilet room, commode, bedpan, or urinal, transfers on/off toilet, cleanses self after elimination . ), and personal hygiene.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/30/23 at 11:05 a.m., the PT (Physical Therapist) Assistant was working with Resident 8 at his bedside. Resident 8 had no clothes on. Resident 8's privacy curtain was not drawn. The PT Assistant did not provide Resident 8 privacy, clothes, nor a pad placed on Resident 8's wheelchair during therapy. Resident 8's roommate, located kitty-corner to him, had his privacy curtain partially drawn, but he could see Resident 8 exposed.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/31/23 at 9:23 a.m., Resident 8 preferred not to wear clothes while in his bed, but his privacy curtain was never drawn, subjecting his roommate and anyone walking past Resident 8's room, to see Resident 8 unclothed. Resident 8 would only have an open brief on while in bed and be partially covered with a sheet off/on. Resident 8 did not seem to be aware that anyone walking past his room and/or entering his room, including his roommate, could see him unclothed.
During an observation on 6/1/23 at 11:50 a.m., Resident 8 was outside in his wheelchair, with a blanket wrapped around him while he was having a cigarette (He was not wearing a shirt or shoes). A family member told Resident 8, You smell like shit.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 6/1/23 at 12:07 p.m. Unlicensed Staff A was asked about Resident 8 not being dressed appropriately when outside. There was a soiled brief and dirty pad on the bed. Unlicensed Staff A stated he was on a break when Resident 8's family member took Resident 8 outside. Unlicensed Staff A stated Resident 8 had shorts on when he went outside but he had not been cleaned.
During interview on 6/6/23 at 11:24 a.m., the RSD (Rehab Service Director) stated Resident 8 did not come to the facility with clothes. The RSD stated the PT Assistant could have gotten some clothes from the laundry. The RSD stated the PT Assistant should have at least put a hospital gown on Resident 8. The RSD stated a resident should always wear clothes when receiving rehab therapy, especially if their therapy occurred out of their room. The resident should be dressed decently and not be improperly exposed.
A review of Resident 8's care plan had no focus on ADLs (Activities of daily living. The tasks of everyday life, which include eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet). There was no Focus/Interventions on Resident 8 not wanting to wear clothes in his room and Resident 8 needing one-person physical assist with toileting. Resident 8 would wear an open brief and soil himself.
A review of Resident 47's, admission Record, indicated Resident 47 was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses including Parkinson's (a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination), dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities), muscle weakness, lack of coordination, need for assistance with personal care, failure to thrive (happens when an older adult has a loss of appetite, eats and drinks less than usual, loses weight, and is less active than normal), cognitive communication deficit, amongst others.
A review of Resident 47's, Hospice Election Statement, indicated Resident 47 was started on Hospice, 3/8/23.
A review of Resident 47's, Significant Change of Condition, MDS, dated 3/20/23, indicated Resident 47 had a BIMs of 3 (severely cognitively impaired), and he needed one-person physical assist with bed mobility.
During an observation on 5/31/23 at 8:54 a.m., a housekeeper was going into resident rooms without knocking and asking permission to enter the residents' room. Resident 47 was alone, and his over-bed light was shining directly into his eyes. When Resident 47 was asked if he wanted the light off, he acknowledged he wanted the light off. The Surveyor told nurse Resident 47 he wanted his over-bed light off.
During another observation on 6/5/23 at 4:40 p.m., Resident 47 was alone, and his over-bed light was shining into his eyes. Resident 47 had his call light in his hand. He was asking for assistance, so the Surveyor went and got Unlicensed Staff A to assist him.
The facility policy and procedure titled, Resident Rights, dated 1/2018, indicated: Policy: Employees shall treat all residents with kindness, respect, and dignity. Process: 1. Federal and state laws guarantee certain basic rights to all residents of this facility. These rights include the resident's right to: a. a dignified existence; b. be treated with respect, kindness, and dignity; . t. privacy and confidentiality; .
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0638
(Tag F0638)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS, a standardized assessment tool that measures health status in nursing home residents) assessments were ...
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Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS, a standardized assessment tool that measures health status in nursing home residents) assessments were completed timely, when the MDS quarterly assessment (used to track the resident's status between comprehensive assessments, and to ensure monitoring of critical indicators of the gradual onset of significant changes in resident status), for seven out of seven sampled residents (Residents 27, 22, 51, 5, 37, 50 and 6), and the MDS Annual assessments (a comprehensive assessment that requires a full MDS with care plan that outlines what needs to be done to manage the residents care needs), for three out of three sampled residents (Residents 25, 9 and 20), were overdue. These failures could result in the nursing home staff's late identification of residents' needs or health problems.
Findings:
During a concurrent interview and MDS assessment record review, on 6/6/23 at 3:47 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated the MDS assessments should be completed timely to ensure residents were receiving the quality care they need. The DON verified, based on the MDS documentation, the scheduled quarterly assessments for these seven residents were late or overdue: Resident 27's was 41 days overdue , Resident 22's was 38 days overdue, Resident 51's was 33 days overdue, Resident 5's was 31 days overdue, Resident 37's was 50 days overdue, Resident 50's was 43 days overdue, and Resident 6's was 14 days overdue. The DON verified, based on the MDS documentation, the Annual MDS assessment for these three residents were late or overdue: Resident 25's was 47 days overdue, Resident 9's was 61 days overdue, and Resident 20's was 47 days overdue. The DON stated, if the MDS assessments were not completed timely, were overdue or late, the residents could be at risk for not receiving the quality care they need.
During a concurrent telephone interview and MDS assessments record review on 6/6/23 at 5:32 p.m., the Corporate MDS coordinator stated the MDS assessments were important because they were a tool used to plan for residents' care needs. The Corporate MDS Coordinator stated the MDS assessment needed to be completed timely because it should reflect the overall status and needs of the resident in a specific period. The Corporate MDS coordinator stated, overdue indicated the MDS assessment was not done or not completed yet. The Corporate MDS Coordinator stated this indicated the MDS assessments were late. The Corporate MDS coordinator stated, if the MDS assessments were late, the information on the MDS assessment regarding resident status and needs, would not be accurate. The MDS coordinator stated, not completing the residents' MDS timely put the residents at risk for not getting their needs met or for late provision of care. The MDS coordinator had a remote access to Point Click Care (PCC, a web-based electronic health record system) and was able to verify MDS assessments were overdue for these residents: Quarterly MDS assessment for the ten residents above.
A review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI, a tool that helps nursing staff to gather definitive information on a resident's strength & needs which must be addressed in an individualized care plan) manual, Chapter 2, Section 2.2, indicated the Annual Reassessment (Comprehensive) must be completed within 366 days of the most recent Comprehensive Assessment and Quarterly Assessment must be completed every 92 days.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure staff were aware of the Basic Care Plan (BCP, a plan that promotes continuity of care and communication among nursing...
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Based on observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure staff were aware of the Basic Care Plan (BCP, a plan that promotes continuity of care and communication among nursing home staff to increase resident safety) completion time frame and BCP's were completed timely, for seven out of seven sampled residents (Residents 1, 2, 4, 15, 16, 49 and 157). These failures had the potential to put residents' safety at risk and for residents to not receive the care that they need.
Findings:
During an interview on 6/6/23 at 12:03 p.m., Licensed Staff B and Licensed Staff J stated BCP's were to be completed within 72 hours of admission. Licensed Staff J stated it was important for the BCP's to be completed and done timely because it provided staff an overview on how to safely care for the residents. Licensed Staff J stated if residents BCP was not done or completed timely, residents could be at risk for late provision of care.
During an interview on 6/6/23 at 3:01 p.m., the Activity Director (AD) stated she was part of the team that conducted BCP for newly-admitted residents. The AD stated a BCP was created as a map to a resident's care where each member of the team discussed the type of care the resident would be receiving. The AD stated she was not sure of the exact time frame the BCP was to be completed, but knew it must be soon after admission or re-admission. The AD stated a new BCP would have to be completed for re-admissions. The AD stated residents would also like to know what type of treatments they would be receiving. The AD stated, if residents were not aware of what type of care to expect in the facility, they could be frustrated. The AD stated, if residents' BCP's were not completed timely or not done at all, this could result in residents not receiving the care that they need. The AD stated she was not sure if a copy of BCP should be provided to resident or to a Responsible Party (RP, the individual who controls, manages, or directs a resident's care and the disposition of funds).
During a concurrent interview and BCP record review for Residents 1, 2, 4, 15, 16, 49 and 157. on 6/06/23 at 3:27 p.m., the Interim DON stated BCP's were initiated upon admission and should be completed within 48 hours. The Interim DON stated the MDS nurse or a licensed nurse, the Dietary Manager, the AD and the Rehabilitation Services Director would be present during a BCP. The Interim DON stated BCP's were completed to develop a plan of care for the residents which staff should follow. The Interim DON stated residents or RPs should be present during a BCP. The Interim DON stated residents who were re-admitted to the facility (per Interim DON these were the residents who were out of the facility for more than, or equal to, 24 hours) or newly-admitted residents, should have a new BCP. The Interim DON stated four out of seven residents' BCP's (Residents 1, 15, 16, 49) were completed late. The Interim DON stated two out of seven residents' BCP's was not done at all (Residents 4 and 157). The Interim DON stated, based on the BCP forms for Residents 1, 2, 4, 15, 16, 49 and 157, it appeared the BCP was not shared with either the resident or the RP; it also appeared the resident and RP were not included in the BCP. The Interim DON stated, if BCP's were completed late or not done at all, staff would not know the plan of care for the residents, and resident care could be affected. The Interim DON stated these might negatively impact residents' care.
The facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Care Plans-Baseline, revised 12/2016, the P&P indicated, a baseline plan of care to meet resident's immediate needs shall be developed for each residents within 48 hours of admission.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
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 have an individualized care plan for 4 of 16 sampled ...
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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 have an individualized care plan for 4 of 16 sampled residents (Resident 8, 19, 47, and 207), when:
1. Resident 8 was not care planned for ADLs (Activities of Daily Living: Related to personal care, which include bathing or showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, using the toilet, and eating) including refusal of showers, not wanting to wear clothes, and needing assistance with toileting;
2. Resident 8 was not care planned for taking the blood thinner Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate: to prevent heart attack and stroke);
3. Residents 8 and 207 were not care planned for Discharge Planning;
4. Resident 47 was not care planned for Hospice [A type of care and philosophy of care that focuses on the palliation (easing with the severity of a pain or a disease without removing the cause) of a chronically ill, terminally ill or seriously ill patient's pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs]; and,
5. Resident 19, who had not had a bowel movement in nine days, was not care planned for constipation/risk of constipation.
The lack of care plans had the potential for direct care staff not to monitor, treat, and reassess and/or prevent:
1. Resident 8 looking unkempt, feeling neglected, unclean, feeling embarrassed, and had the potential to negatively impact Resident 8's physical and psychosocial wellbeing.
2. Resident 8 from being monitored for side effects, including easy bruising, fast heart rate, shortness of breath, headache, fever, amongst others and allergic reactions, including itching, angioedema (swelling under the skin), which could be life-threatening and require medical attention and large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, sex organs.
3. Resident 8 and Resident 207 having an unsafe discharge if the appropriate entities (home health, physical therapy, living arrangements .) were not set-up to meet the needs of the residents, leading to harm, hospitalization, a possible return to a Skilled Nursing Facility, or in severe cases, death.
4. Resident 47, for palliative care and interventions in coordination with the Hospice provider, receiving the necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being for the resident.
5. Resident 19's abdomen feeling full, bloated, and in pain, hard stools causing hemorrhoids (swollen veins in your lower rectum), unexplained weight loss, amongst other health issues, which could lead to Resident 8 being hospitalized .
Findings:
1. A review of Resident 8's, admission Record, indicated Resident 8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including a complete traumatic amputation (level between left hip and knee), orthopedic aftercare, stroke, seizures, weakness, needing assistance with personal care, amongst others.
A review of Resident 8's admission MDS (Minimum Data Set, a clinical assessment process provides a comprehensive assessment of the resident's functional capabilities and helps staff identify health problems), dated 4/12/23, indicated Resident 8 had a BIM (Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 15, meaning cognitively intact, had lower extremity impairment both sides, used a wheelchair, needed physical help in part of bathing activity, needed one-person physical assist with toilet use (how resident uses the toilet room, commode, bedpan or urinal, transfers on/off toilet; cleanses self after elimination, changes pad .). The care area triggered for ADLs.
During a concurrent observations and interview on 5/30/23 at 11:21 a.m., Resident 8 did not have clothes on, did not look groomed, and his hair was not combed. Resident 8 stated he just laid in bed all day watching television and never received a shower.
A review of Resident 8's April, May and June 2023, Shower Task, indicated Resident 8 had a shower or bed bath as follows:
*April: No shower, eight bed baths, and refused a bed bath or shower three times
*May: Two showers (5/1/23 and 5/31/23), 20 bed baths (Note: one bed bath on 5/31, same day as shower), and three refusals
*June: 6/4/23 bed bath
During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/31/23 at 9:23 a.m., Resident 8 stated he only received two showers since he had been at the facility. Resident 8 looked unkept and his hair looked greasy.
Resident 8 received two showers from 4/7/23 through 6/4/23, out of the 25 scheduled shower opportunities and refused a shower/ bed bath six times.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/31/23 at 9:23 a.m., Resident 8 preferred not to wear clothes while in his bed, but his privacy curtain was never drawn, subjecting roommates and anyone walking past Resident 8's room to see Resident 8 unclothed. Resident 8 would only have an open brief on while in bed and be partially covered with a sheet off/on. Resident 8 did not seem to be aware anyone walking past his room and/or entering his room including his roommate could see him unclothed.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 6/1/23 at 9:35 a.m., Resident 8 did not have a commode by his bedside. Resident 8 had a brief in place but open. When Resident 8 was asked how he went to the bathroom, Resident 8 stated he used the urinal when he needed to urinate, but when it came to having a bowel movement (BM), he tried to hold his BM. Resident 8 stated he would rather not say what he used when he had to have a BM.
A review of Resident 8's care plan, initiated on 4/17/23, unable to find documentation of an individualized, ADL, care plan with interventions based on Resident 8's self-care deficits, refusal of showers, not wanting to wear clothes, and what equipment Resident 8 used when needing to have a BM and the need for one-person physical assist for toileting.
2. A review of Resident 8's, Order Summary Report, dated 5/1/23, indicated Resident 8 was on Plavix 75 mg (milligrams: blood thinner/prevents blood clots), start date 4/7/23. Resident 8 was supposed to be monitored for signs and symptoms of bleeding related to anticoagulant therapy, starting 5/5/23.
A review of Resident 8's Admitting MDS, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 8 was on an anticoagulant (blood thinner) for the past six days.
A review of Resident 8's care plan, initiated on 4/17/23, there was no documentation of an individualized care plan related to Resident 8 having a history of a stroke and peripheral vascular disease (circulation disorder caused by narrowing, blockage, or spasms in a blood vessel) and being on the blood thinner Plavix.
During an interview on 6/9/23 at 8:30 a.m., the Interim DON stated residents on an anticoagulant should have a, Blood Thinner, focused care planned with goals/intervention. The Interim DON stated Resident 8 should have had a care planned started for being on Plavix.
3. a. A review of Resident 8's Discharge Order, order date 6/5/23, and Resident 8's, Progress Note, dated 6/5/23, indicated Resident 8 was discharged to home on 6/5/23, with, In home Support Services, and all Resident 8's house medication.
A review of Resident 8's care plan did not specify a, Discharge, care plan indicating Resident 8's (discharge to the community .), goals, and interventions needed to ensure a safe discharge.
b. A review of Resident 207's care plan did not specify a, Discharge, care plan indicating Resident 207's (discharge to the community .), goals, and interventions needed to ensure a safe discharge.
During an interview on 6/6/23 at 4:50 p.m., the Interim DON stated there should be a, Discharge care plan started upon admission to ensure what the goals of the resident are and to plan/ensure for a safe discharge.
During an interview on 6/8/23 at 9:34 a.m., the Interim DON stated, Discharge planning starts upon assessment, day of admission. The Interim DON stated the, Discharge, process/care plan starts upon admission to ensure for a safe discharge. The Interim DON stated it was the responsibility of the Social Services to start the, Discharge, care plan.
4. A review of Resident 47's, admission Record indicated Resident 47 was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses including Parkinson's (a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination), dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities), muscle weakness, lack of coordination, need for assistance with personal care, failure to thrive (happens when an older adult has a loss of appetite, eats and drinks less than usual, loses weight, and is less active than normal), cognitive communication deficit, amongst others.
A review of Resident 47's, Order Summary Report, dated 6/1/23, indicated Resident 47 had an order for, Hospice, start date 3/8/23.
A review of Resident 47's, Hospice Election Statement, indicated Resident 47 was started on, Hospice, 3/8/23.
A review of Resident 47's, Significant Change of Condition, MDS, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 47 was on Hospice.
A review of Resident 47's electronic medical record indicated Resident 47 had a Hospice care plan developed by Hospice Services, but the facility had not developed a Hospice care plan for Resident 47 to coincide with the, Hospice Services, care plan.
During an interview on 6/6/23 at 9:12 a.m., the Interim DON stated the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) were notified when a resident was placed on Hospice, by the charge nurse, and nurses/CNAs received report at the change of shift.
During an interview on 6/7/23 at 12 p.m., the Interim DON stated the licensed nurse would start the initial, Hospice, care plan based on the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation is a verbal or written communication tool that helps provide essential, concise information, usually during crucial situations), and then the MDS Coordinator would update the MDS to a, Significant Change in Status, and at the same time the, Hospice care plan should be updated. The Interim DON stated the facility, Hospice, care plan should be in sync with the Hospice Care Agency's care plan.
During an interview on 6/6//23 at 5:50 p.m., Unlicensed Staff F stated she knew when a resident was placed on Hospice by the charge nurse, and/or by the CNA going off duty would give report.
5. A review of Resident 19's, admission Record, indicated Resident 19 was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses including cellulitis of the right lower leg (serious bacterial skin infection), chronic total occlusion of the artery of the extremities (blockage of blood flow to the heart), stroke, muscle weakness, diabetes, contractures, need for assistance with personal care, major depression, cognitive communication deficit, amongst others.
A review of Resident 19's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 19 had a BIMs of 5 (severely cognitive impaired), he needed one-person bed mobility and was incontinent of urine and stool.
A review of Resident 19's, Bowel Movement (BM) task, dated 5/11/23-6/8/23, indicated Resident 19 did not have a BM from 5/17/23 through 5/25/23, a total of nine days.
A review of Resident 19's, Bladder Incontinence, care plan initiated 9/29/22, indicated: Monitor/document/report as needed for constipation. There was no updated care plan addressing constipation and no, Nurse's Progress Notes, addressing Resident 19 not having a BM for nine days.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 6/8/23 at 9:50 a.m., the Interim DON stated, upon admission, the resident was normally care planned for, Risk of Constipation. The Interim DON stated the nurse would start the resident's care plan upon admission, and the MDS Coordinator had 21 days to update the care plan. Resident 19 was not care planned for Constipation.
A review of Resident 19's care plan did not specify a, Risk for Constipation, care plan indicating goals and interventions upon admission, nor after Resident 19 did not have a BM for nine days.
The facility policy and procedure titled, Care Plans, Comprehensive-Person Centered, dated 1/2018, indicated: Policy: A comprehensive, person-centered care plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's physical, psychosocial and functional needs is developed and implemented for each resident. Process: . 8. The comprehensive, person-centered care plan will: . b. describes the services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being; . e. include the resident's stated goals upon admission and desired outcomes; f. include the resident's stated preference and potential for future discharge, including his or her desire to return to the community and any referrals made to local agencies or other entities to support such a desire; g. incorporate identified problem areas; h. incorporate risk factors associated with identified problems; i. build on the resident's strengths; . 13. Assessments of residents are ongoing and care plans are revised as information about the residents and the residents' conditions change. 14. The interdisciplinary team must review and update the care plan: a. when there has been a significant change in the resident's condition; b. when the desired outcome is not met .
The facility job description titled, MDS Coordinator, revise 10/19/15, indicate: Responsibilities/Accountabilities: 1. Clinical: 1.1 Conducts and coordinates the comprehensive assessment of each resident's medical, functional and psychosocial needs which includes but is not limited to: . 1.1.3 Monitoring plans of care of residents to ensure resident assessments and care plans present an accurate reflection of resident's physical, mental and psychosocial functioning. 1.1.4 Evaluating and identifying resident outcome to determine if residents are achieving their highest practicable level of well-being . 1.17 achieving their highest practicable level of well-being . 2. Administrative: 2.1: Develops and maintains a flow of communication that enhances the expected positive resident outcome, includes but is not limited to: 2.1.1. Supporting the overall goals of the facility and company. 2.1.2. Maintaining standards of practice for resident assessment. 2.1.3. Ensuring exchange of essential information necessary for the accurate completion of resident assessments. 2.1.4. Ensuring that all documentation necessary for comprehensive assessment Director of Nursing, as it relates to resident assessment is maintained according to Federal, State and company policy.
The facility job description titled, Registered Nurse, revised 10/23/15, indicated: . Responsibilities/Accountabilities: 1. Patient Care: 1. Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). 2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process. 3. Assesses and evaluates patient's status by: 2) Writing and initiating plan of care, 3) Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, 4) Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary: I. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses, 2. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions .
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and clinical record review, the facility failed to meet professional standards of quality for th...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and clinical record review, the facility failed to meet professional standards of quality for three of 16 sampled residents (Resident 8, 19, and 33) when:
1. The facility did not assess Resident 19 for bowel movement (BM) care after Resident 19 did not have a BM for more than three days;
2. Resident 33's Foley catheter (thin, flexible tubing used to drain urine from the bladder by way of the urethra: The tube through which urine leaves the body) leg bag (small bag strapped to one's leg to collect urine and lets one move about more easily when up and about) was not changed to a urine drainage bag (collects a large amount of urine, hangs at the side to the bed, and used when one sleeps at night), which should be positioned lower than the bladder to prevent urine from flowing back into the urinary bladder; and,
3. Resident 8's medication was found left on his over-bed table.
These failures had the potential for:
1. Resident 19's abdomen feeling full, bloated, and in pain, hard stools causing hemorrhoids (swollen veins in your lower rectum), unexplained weight loss, amongst other health issues, which could lead to Resident 19 being hospitalized ;
2. Resident 33's bladder to become full and the urine to reflux (flow) back to his kidneys causing Resident 33 to develop a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI common infection that happens when bacteria enter the urethra, and infects the urinary tract), which could cause Resident 33's urine to become cloudy and amber in color, strong urine odor, develop pressure, pain and/or spasms in his lower back and abdomen, and if the infection was not caught early on, urosepsis (the infection travels the kidneys) could develop, causing hypotension (low blood pressure), tachycardia (heart rate over 100 beats per min), poor appetite, drowsiness, frequent falls, and delirium (confused thinking) leading to hospitalization and even death; and,
3. Resident 8 not receiving his gabapentin (treats seizures: Abnormal electrical activity in the brain causing temporary abnormalities in muscle tone or movements such as stiffness, twitching or limpness), and Remeron (treats depression) on the PM shift, and had the potential for residents who were wanderers, to wander into Resident 8's room, self-administer Resident 8's medication, and have a severe life-threatening allergic reaction which could lead to death.
Findings:
1. A review of Resident 19's, admission Record, indicated Resident 19 was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses including cellulitis of the right lower leg (serious bacterial skin infection), chronic total occlusion of the artery of the extremities (blockage of blood flow to the heart), stroke, muscle weakness, diabetes, contractures, need for assistance with personal care, major depression, cognitive communication deficit, amongst others.
A review of Resident 19's Quarter MDS, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 19 had a BIMs of 5 (severely cognitive impaired), he needed one-person bed mobility, and was incontinent of urine and stool.
A review of Resident 19's, Bowel Movement (BM) task, dated 5/11/23-6/8/23, indicated Resident 19 did not have a BM from 5/17/23 through 5/25/23, a total of nine days.
A review of Resident 19's, Order Summary Report, dated 5/1/23, indicated Resident 19 received Docusate Sodium 100 mg (milligrams - stool softener to prevents and treats occasional constipation), one capsule two times per day by mouth, starting 12/31/22, and Sennosides 8.6 mg (for constipation), give 2 tablets by mouth two times per day, starting 12/31/22. Resident 19 was to have Milk of Magnesia (MOM), 1200 mg/15 ml (milliliters), 30 ml by mouth as needed for, Bowel Care Management, if no BM in three days, in the evening, starting 8/23/22. Resident 19 was to be given Fleets Enema, 7-19 grams (gm)/133 ml, as needed for, Bowel Care Management.
A review of Resident 19's, MAR (Medication Administration Record), dated 5/1/23, indicated Resident 19 received Docusate Sodium 100 mg, one capsule two times per day by mouth and Sennosides 8.6 mg, 2 tablets by mouth two times per day, but Resident 19 did not receive, Bowel Care Management, per physician's orders. Resident 19 did not receive MOM or a Fleets Enema when he had no BM after three to nine days, 5/20/23 -5/25/23 (Days No BM: 5/17/23 through 5/25/23).
A review of Resident 19's, Bladder Incontinence, care plan, initiated 9/29/22, indicated: Monitor/document/report as needed for constipation. There was no updated care plan addressing constipation and no, Nurse's Progress Notes addressing Resident 19 not having a BM for nine days.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 6/7/23 at 4:01 p.m., the Interim DON verified, per Resident 19's, BM task documentation, Resident 19 did not have a BM from 5/17/23 through 5/25/23 (No BM for eight days). The Interim DON stated, after three days, the nurse should follow the physician's, BM Care Management, orders. The Interim DON stated the CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) should notify the nurse if a resident has not had a BM after three days, but it was ultimately up to the nurse to monitor a resident's BMs. The Interim DON stated Resident 19 did have MOM and Fleets (Give per physician's order if resident did not have a BM after three days).
During an interview on 6/7/23 at 4:06 p.m., Licensed Staff L stated it should have triggered on the MAR dashboard if Resident 19 did not have a BM after three days. Licensed Staff L stated Resident 19 was total care and did not get up on his own.
During an interview on 6/7/23 at 4:10 p.m., Unlicensed Staff A stated a CNA may not have charted Resident 19's BM, making it look like Resident 19 did not have a BM when he actually he had one. Unlicensed Staff A said, Yes, we should always chart a resident's BM, and if the resident does not have a BM in three days, let the nurse know. Resident 19, who had a BIMs of 5, stated he had a BM once per week.
During a concurrent interview and record review on 6/8/23 at 9:50 a.m., the Interim DON stated, upon admission, the resident was normally care planned for, Risk of Constipation. The Interim DON stated the nurse would start the resident's care plan upon admission and the MDS Coordinator had 21 days to update the care plan. Resident 19 was not care planned for Constipation.
The facility policy and procedure titled, Bowel (Lower Gastrointestinal Tract) Disorders -Clinical Protocol, dated 1/2018, Process: . Monitoring and Follow-up: 1.
The staff and physician will monitor the individual's response to interventions and overall progress; for example, overall degree of comfort or distress, frequency and consistency of bowel movements, and the frequency, severity, and duration of abdominal pain, etc .
2. A review of Resident 33's, admission Record, indicated he had been admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses including Parkinson's (a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination), prostrate (small gland in men that helps make semen) cancer, dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities), Urinary Tract Infection, amongst others.
A review of Resident 33's admission MDS, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 33 had a BIM score of 7 (severely impaired cognition) and was admitted with a Foley catheter.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 6/1/23 at 5:57 p.m., Unlicensed Staff F was going into Resident 33's room to feed him. Resident 33 was positioned upright in bed covered with a sheet wearing a T-shirt and brief. When Unlicensed Staff F was asked if Resident 33 had his Foley catheter because it was not hanging at the side of his bed, Unlicensed Staff F stated the nurse had changed Resident 33's Foley catheter earlier because it was not draining properly. Unlicensed Staff F pulled back Resident 33's sheet showing Resident 33 had a Foley leg bag strapped to his leg. Resident 33 had a small amount of urine output in the leg bag.
During an interview on 6/1/23 at 5:56 p.m., Licensed Staff L was asked if she was aware Resident 33 had been put back to bed with his Foley catheter leg bag. Licensed Staff L stated Resident 33's Foley catheter leg bag should have been changed back to his large Foley catheter bag which hung on the side of his bed. Licensed Staff L stated Resident 33 had probably been in bed for 1-1/2 hours. Licensed Staff B stated he should have changed Resident 33's Foley catheter leg bag to the large drainage bag but forgot. Licensed Staff B hit his forehead expressing he had forgotten to change the Foley catheter leg back to the large drainage bag.
The facility policy and procedure titled, Catheter Care, Urinary, dated 1/2018, indicated: Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Maintaining Unobstructed Urine Flow: 5. check the resident frequently to be sure he or she is not lying on the catheter and to keep the catheter and tubing free of kinks . 7. The urinary drainage bag must be held or positioned lower than the bladder at all times to prevent the urine in the tubing and drainage bag from flowing back into the urinary bladder .
3. A review of Resident 8's, admission Record, indicated Resident 8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including a complete traumatic amputation (level between left hip and knee), orthopedic aftercare, stroke, seizures, weakness, needing assistance with personal care, amongst others.
A review of Resident 8's admission MDS (Minimum Data Set, a clinical assessment process provides a comprehensive assessment of the resident's functional capabilities and helps staff identify health problems), dated 4/12/23, indicated Resident 8 had a BIM (Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 15, meaning cognitively intact.
During an observation on 6/1/23 and 11:45 a.m., a medicine cup with two pills was on Resident 8's over-bed table.
During an interview on 6/1/23 at 12:07 p.m., Unlicensed Staff A was asked about the medicine cup with two pills on Resident 8's over-bed table. Unlicensed Staff A stated he had not noticed the pills in the medicine cup, as those pills were not there earlier. Unlicensed Staff A stated nurses should not be leaving medication in a resident's room.
During an interview on 6/9/23 at 8:30 a.m., the Interim DON (Director of Nursing) was asked if it was okay for a nurse to leave medication on a resident's over-bed table. The Interim DON stated the only time medication could be left was with a resident to self-administer their medications and only after the resident had been assessed, indicating the resident was safe to self-administer their medications and a physician order had been written. The Interim DON stated all residents should be supervised while their medication was being administered, and a nurse should never leave the resident's room before the resident had taken their medication. The interim DON stated the nursing practice was a, Nursing Professional Standard, and there was no policy and procedure to refer to. The Interim DON stated the PM nurse on 5/31/23, was the nurse who left the medication on Resident 8's over-bed table. The Interim DON stated she talked to Licensed Staff L, who explained Resident 8 had asked her to leave the medication, and he would take the pills a little later.
During an interview on 6/9/23 at 12:45 p.m., Licensed Staff B stated the two pills in a medicine cup on Resident 8's over-bed table, on the morning of 6/1/23, were from the previous day's PM shift, 5/31/23. Licensed Staff B stated the two pills were Gabapentin and Remeron.
The facility job description titled, Registered Nurse, revised 10/23/15, indicated: . Responsibilities/Accountabilities: 1. Patient Care: 1. Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). 2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process. 3. Assesses and evaluates patient's status by: 2) Writing and initiating plan of care, 3) Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, 4) Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary: I. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnose, 2. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process .
The facility job description titled, Licensed Vocational Nurse, revised 10/19/15, . Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Patient Evaluation: . 1.2. Observes conditions and reports changes in condition to RN; 2. Care Planning: 2.1. Contributes to establishing individualized patient goals; 2.2. Assists in developing interventions to achieve goals; 2.3. Implements the plan of care; 2 4. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions to achieve patient goals and minimize re- hospitalizations; 2.5. Participates in review and revision of plan of care; Provision of Direct Patient Care: 3.1. Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders; . 3.3. Documents accurately and thoroughly; . Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff .
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 F0676
(Tag F0676)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to provide regular scheduled showers for eight out of eight sampled residents (Residents 29, 7, 52, 5, 49, 11, 53 and 46). This failure led to residents feeling frustrated and annoyed and could lead to broken skin, wounds and infections.
Findings:
A review of Resident 29's face sheet (demographics) indicated she was 77 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Hypertension (high blood pressure), Major Depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest) and Insomnia (trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good quality sleep). Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 1/9/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 12, indicating moderately impaired cognition. Resident 29's functional status indicated she required supervision of one staff when performing her Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
A review of Resident 7's face sheet (demographics) indicated she was 79 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Hypertension (high blood pressure), Major Depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest) and Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions). Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 2/5/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 15, indicating intact cognition. Resident 7's functional status indicated she was totally dependent on one staff with bathing. Resident 7's ADL CP, revised 11/10/20, indicated the CP had not been updated since. Resident 7's ADL CP did not indicate Resident 7's preference for bathing.
A review of Resident 52's face sheet (demographics) indicated she was 57 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Major Depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest), Osteoarthritis of the hip (when the cartilage [a strong, flexible connective tissue supports and protects bones] in your hip joint becomes thinner and the surface of the joint becomes rougher) and Muscle Weakness (reduced muscle strength, muscular weakness, weak muscles). Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 3/7/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 15, indicating intact cognition. Resident 52's functional status indicated she was totally dependent on staff with bathing. Resident 3's ADL CP was initiated, 5/11/23. Resident 52's ADL CP did not indicate Resident 52's preference for bathing.
A review of Resident 5's face sheet (demographics) indicated he was 76 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Osteoarthritis (when the cartilage, a strong, flexible connective tissue supports and protects bones becomes thinner and the surface of the joint becomes rougher), Muscle Weakness (reduced muscle strength, muscular weakness, weak muscles) and Hypertension (high blood pressure). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 1/19/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 13, indicating intact cognition. Resident 5's functional status indicated he required an extensive assistance of one staff during bathing. A review of his ADL CP, dated 3/19/21, indicated it had not been updated since. Resident 4's ADL CP did not indicate Resident 4's preference on bathing.
A review of Resident 11's face sheet (demographics) indicated he was 55 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Hypertension (high blood pressure), Obesity (abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health), Major Depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest) and Anxiety Disorder (condition in which a person has excessive worry and feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 3/6/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 15, indicating intact cognition. Resident 11's functional status indicated he need extensive assistance of one staff with his Activities of Daily Living (ADL's, activities related to personal care which include bathing or showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, using the toilet, and eating). Resident 11 was totally dependent on one staff during bathing.
A review of Resident 46's face sheet (Demographics) indicated he was 71 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high blood pressure), Dementia (a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities) and Major Depressive Disorder, and Dementia (a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 1/7/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 10, indicating moderately impaired cognition. Resident 46's functional status indicated he need extensive assistance of one staff with his Activities of Daily Living (ADL's, activities related to personal care which include bathing or showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, using the toilet, and eating). Resident 46 was totally dependent on staff for bathing.
A review of Resident 53's face sheet indicated she was 80 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities) and Anxiety (feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness that may occur as a reaction to stress). Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 3/7/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 5, indicating severely impaired cognition. Resident 53's functional status indicated she required supervision with set-up help when performing her Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet). Resident 53 was totally dependent on one staff during bathing.
A review of Resident 49's face sheet (demographics) indicated she was 75 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Depression (an illness characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy), Anxiety (feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness that may occur as a reaction to stress) and Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 3/7/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 3, indicating severely impaired cognition. Resident 49's functional status indicated she needed supervision and the assistance of one staff with bathing.
During an interview on 5/9/23 at 1:18 p.m., Resident 52 stated she did not receive showers thee times a week. Resident 52 stated she received her showers for the most part only because she was with it and would remind staff to give her showers, which could be frustrating. Resident 52 stated sometimes she wondered why the resident must ask for showers when it was supposed to be given as scheduled. Resident 52 stated, if staff said they were giving everyone showers three times a week, then they were lying.
During an interview on 5/9/23 at 1:30 p.m., Resident 29 stated she did not receive a shower today. Resident 29 stated she never received showers at the facility. Resident 29 stated it would be nice to get showers as scheduled or if requested by the residents. Resident 29 stated she got bed baths and did it herself sometimes. Resident 29 stated she did not recall receiving three showers in a week, ever. When asked how she felt about not receiving showers as scheduled, she stated, What else could I do? Even if I ask, they'll just say we're busy or we're short staffed.
During an interview on 5/9/23 at 1:35 p.m., Resident 5 stated he did not have a shower today. Resident 5 stated he never received three showers in a week, ever. Resident 5 stated there was such a staff shortage at the facility it was not possible for residents to receive three showers in a week. Resident 5 stated it would be great if residents could receive three showers in a week. Resident 5 stated it annoyed and frustrated him sometimes because he had to remind staff to give him showers, and most of the time staff would say, Later, later or we're busy, and they would forget about it.
During an interview on 5/9/23 at 1:40 p.m., Unlicensed Staff A stated residents should be given showers three times a week, per facility policy, while pointing at the shower schedule located behind room [ROOM NUMBER]. Unlicensed Staff A stated it was really tough to give showers to the residents especially since the facility was short-staffed frequently. Unlicensed Staff A stated the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) tried to do their best to give showers three times a week but sometimes it could not be done because they were short-staffed and busy. Unlicensed Staff A stated the facility policy was not followed if the residents were not receiving showers three times week. Unlicensed Staff A stated, if residents were not receiving showers regularly it could lead to broken skin, wounds and infection. Unlicensed Staff A stated residents would smell bad and look dirty.
During an interview on 5/9/23 at 1:45 p.m., Licensed Staff I stated the facility policy was for the residents to receive showers three times a week. Licensed Staff I stated residents' bathing preference should be care planned so staff knew and to avoid confusion. Licensed Staff I stated, if a resident did not receive showers three times a week, unless resident refused or preferred to be showered more or less than three times a week, then the facility policy was not followed. Licensed Staff I stated residents not receiving showers regularly could lead to development of wounds and infections.
During an interview on 5/9/23 at 2:07 p.m., Unlicensed Staff O stated the facility policy was to provide showers to the residents three times a week. Unlicensed Staff O stated a resident could refuse the showers, but it would be documented and the nurse notified. Unlicensed Staff O stated, unless the resident refused, residents not receiving three times a week showers meant the facility policy was not followed. Unlicensed Staff O stated, not receiving showers regularly could lead to pressure sores, infection, residents smelling bad and dirty. Unlicensed Staff O stated residents would be irritable and uncomfortable.
During an interview on 5/9/23 at 2:12 p.m., Licensed Staff C stated the facility policy was for residents to receive showers three times a week. Licensed Staff C stated, unless a resident refused, not giving the showers three times a week meant the facility policy was not followed. Licensed Staff C stated this could lead to resident looking dirty. Licensed Staff C stated residents' bathing preferences should be care planned so staff could provide resident-centered care. Licensed Staff C stated, not receiving regularly-scheduled showers could lead to pressure sore development and infections.
During a shower schedule and documentation's record review on 5/10/23 at 5 p.m., the shower sheet for Resident 29 indicated, for the month of 3/23 and 4/23, Resident 29 was only receiving a bed bath (bathing a resident who is confined to bed and cannot have the physical and mental capability of self-bathing) and had never received a shower at the facility. The shower sheet for 3/23, indicated Resident 29 received 0 out of 14 showers, and for 4/23, Resident 29 received 0 out of 12 showers. Based on the shower schedule updated by the Director of Staff Development (DSD) on 3/22/23, Resident 29 should be receiving showers three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and as such, Resident 29 should have received a total of 14 showers for the month of 3/23, and 12 showers for the month of 4/23.
During a shower schedule and documentation's record review on 5/10/23 at 5 p.m., the shower sheet for Resident 7 indicated, for the month of 3/23, she only received a total of 8 out of 13 showers on these dates: 3/2/23, 3/4/23, 3/9/23, 3/11/23, 3/14/23, 3/16/23, 3/21/23 and 3/25/23, and for the month of 4/23, she only received 7 out of 13 showers on these dates: 4/6/23, 4/8/23, 4/11/23, 4/13/23, 4/15/23, 4/20/23 and 4/27/23. Based on the shower schedule updated by the Director of Staff Development (DSD) on 3/22/23, Resident 7 should be receiving showers three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and as such, Resident 7 should have received a total of 13 showers for the month of 3/23, and 13 showers for the month of 4/23.
During a shower schedule and documentation's record review on 5/10/23 at 5 p.m., the shower sheet for Resident 52 indicated, for the month of 3/23, she only received a total of 2 out of 13 showers on these dates: 3/14/23, 3/21/23, and for the month of 4/23, she only received 7 out of 13 showers on these dates: 4/5/23, 4/8/23, 4/15/23, 4/18/23, 4/20/23, 4/25/23 and 4/27/23. Based on the shower schedule updated by the Director of Staff Development (DSD) on 3/22/23, Resident 52 should be receiving showers three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and as such, Resident 52 should have received a total of 13 showers for the month of 3/23, and 13 showers for the month of 4/23.
During a shower schedule and documentation's record review on 5/10/23 at 5 p.m., the shower sheet for Resident 5 indicated, for the month of 3/23, he only received a total of 8 out of 14 showers on these dates: 3/8/23, 3/13/23, 3/17/23, 3/20/23, 3/22/23, 3/24/23, 3/27/23 and 3/29/23, and for the month of 4/23, she only received a total of 7 out of 12 showers on these dates: 4/7/23, 4/11/23, 4/12/23, 4/17/23, 4/19/23, 4/24/23 and 4/28/23. Based on the shower schedule updated by the Director of Staff Development (DSD) on 3/22/23, Resident 5 should be receiving showers three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and as such, Resident 5 should have received a total of 14 showers for the month of 3/23, and 12 showers for the month of 4/23.
During a telephone interview on 5/11/23 at 1:57 p.m., Licensed Staff J stated the facility policy was to provide showers to residents two to three times a week, unless the resident refused. Licensed Staff J stated resident refusal to shower should be documented, and bathing preferences should be care planned. Licensed Staff J stated residents not receiving regular showers could lead to skin issues and infections.
During an interview on 5/12/23 at 3:43 p.m., the Interim DON stated the facility policy was not followed if residents were not given a shower three times a week, unless it was documented the resident refused the shower. The Interim DON stated bed baths (done to help wash someone who cannot get out of bed) were different from a shower (a device that produces a spray of water for you to stand under and wash your body). The Interim DON stated bed bath should not be a substitute for showers unless this was the preferred bathing method of the resident. The Interim DON stated, residents not receiving regular showers as scheduled could lead to hygiene issues, skin issues, development of wound and skin infections.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/15/23 at 12:20 p.m., Resident 11 was in bed, unkempt and his hair was oily. Resident 11 was wearing a dirty shirt. Resident 11's bed was noted with crumbs and morsels of food. Resident 11 smelled of urine. Resident 11 stated he could not recall when the last time staff changed his brief. Resident 11 stated he never received three showers in a week. Resident 11 stated he even had to fight staff so they would give him his showers. Resident 11 stated this frustrated him and made him angry because he had to fight with staff over something which was his right to begin with. Resident 11 stated staff had to place him in a hoyer lift (a mobility tool used to help residents with mobility challenges get out of bed or the bath) when transferring from his bed to wheelchair. Resident 11 stated he was obese and had no arm movement and hence not able to help at all during showers. Resident 11 stated he knew the facility was short-staffed, and he required a lot of preparation and help during showers which was why staff would rather not give him regular showers.
A review of Resident 11's shower sheet for 4/2023, indicated he only received a total of 9 out of 12 showers on these dates: 4/1/23, 4/6/23, 4/8/23, 4/11/23, 4/18/23, 4/20/23, 4/22/23, 4/25/23 and 4/27/23. A review of Resident 1's shower sheet from 5/1/23 up to 5/15/23, indicated he only received a total of five showers on these dates: 5/2/23, 5/6/23, 5/9/23, 5/11/23 and 5/13/23.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 2:23 p.m., Unlicensed Staff G stated the facility policy was to give showers to the residents three times a week unless they refused. Unlicensed Staff G stated the facility policy was not followed if residents were not receiving three showers in a week. Unlicensed staff G stated residents would be at risk for skin irritation and infections if they were not receiving regularly-scheduled showers.
During an observation on 5/15/23 at 3:06 p.m., Resident 53 was unkempt and was wearing dirty jeans. Resident 53 did not have shoes nor socks while walking around the facility. Resident 53's feet were dirty, and her toenails were long.
A review of Resident 53's shower sheet for 4/2023, indicated she only received a total of 7 out of 12 showers on these dates: 4/3/23, 4/7/23, 4/9/23, 4/17/23, 4/24/23, 4/26/23 and 4/28/23. A review of Resident 53's shower sheet from 5/1/23 up to 5/15/23, indicated she only received a total of six showers on these dates: 5/1/23, 5/3/23, 5/5/23, 5/10/23 and 5/12/23 and 5/16/23.
During an observation on 5/15/23 at 3:45 p.m. Resident 46 was unkempt. Resident 46's hair was oily. Resident 46 was wearing a dirty shirt. Resident 46's nails on both hands were long.
A review of Resident 46's shower sheet for 4/2023, it indicated he only received a total of 7 out of 12 showers on these dates: 4/2/23, 4/3/23, 4/10/23, 4/14/23, 4/17/23, 4/19/23 and 4/25/23. A review of Resident 46 shower sheet from 5/1/23 up to 5/15/23 indicated he only received a total of two showers on these dates: 5/3/23 and 5/13/23.
A review of the shower schedule updated by the Director of Staff Development on 3/22/22 indicated Residents 29, 7, 52, 5, 49, 11, 53 and 46 should be receiving showers 3 times a week.
During an interview on 6/5/23 at 1:18 p.m., Resident 52 stated Resident 49 was scheduled to have a shower today however it was not given by staff. Resident 52 stated she was told Resident 52 would receive a shower tomorrow instead. Resident 52 stated this always happened. Resident 52 stated residents were not receiving their showers regularly due to lack of staff.
During a review of Resident 49's shower sheet on 6/6/23 at 2:21 p.m., Resident 49's shower sheet indicated Resident 49 did not receive her scheduled shower on 6/5/23.
During an interview on 6/7/23 at 11:15 a.m., Resident 49 stated she would like to receive showers regularly. Resident 49 could not recall when the last time she received a shower. Resident 49 stated she would asked staff to give her a shower but the staff would say they were busy or they did not have enough people to give showers.
During a shower sheet record review on 6/8/23 at 1:23 p.m., it indicated Resident 49 did not receive a shower on 6/6/23, either. Resident 49's shower sheet for 4/2023, indicated she only received a total of 6 out of 12 showers on these dates: 4/3/23, 4/7/23, 4/10/23, 4/17/23, 4/21/23 and 4/24/23. For the month of 5/2023, Resident 49 only received 7 out of 13 showers on these dates: 5/1/23, 5/3/23, 5/8/23, 5/10/23, 5/16/23, 5/20/23 and 5/27/23. The shower sheet from 6/1/23 up to 6/6/23, indicated Resident 49 only received one out of three showers on 6/1/23.
During a shower sheet record review on 6/8/23 at 1:23 p.m., Resident 1's shower sheet for 4/2023, indicated she only received a total of 2 out of 12 showers on these dates: 4/13/23 and 4/27/23. For the month of 5/2023, Resident 1 only received 9 out of 13 showers on these dates: 5/2/23, 5/9/23, 5/13/23, 5/18/23, 5/20/23, 5/23/23 5/25/23, 5/27/23 and 5/30/23. The shower sheet from 6/1/23 up to 6/6/23, indicated Resident 1 only received one out of three showers on 6/1/23.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Supporting, dated 1/2018, the P&P indicated residents who were unable to carry out ADLs independently will receive the services necessary to maintain good nutrition, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Routine Resident Care, dated 4/2016, the P&P indicated residents would receive the necessary assistance to maintain good grooming and personal/oral hygiene .Showers, tub baths and/or shampoos are scheduled at least twice a week and more often as needed.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
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 provide six of 16 sampled residents (Resident 8, 19, 2...
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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 provide six of 16 sampled residents (Resident 8, 19, 20, 33, 47, and 207), who were dependent on staff for their personal care, their three weekly scheduled showers.This resulted in residents looking unkempt, feeling neglected and unclean, and had the potential to negatively impact the resident's physical and psychosocial wellbeing.
Findings:
1. A review of Resident 8's admission Record indicated Resident 8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis including a complete traumatic amputation (level between left hip and knee), orthopedic aftercare, stroke, seizures, weakness, needing assistance with personal care, amongst others.
A review of Resident 8's admission MDS (Minimum Data Set, a clinical assessment process provides a comprehensive assessment of the resident's functional capabilities and helps staff identify health problems), dated 4/12/23, indicated Resident 8 had a BIM (Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 15, meaning cognitively intact, had lower extremity impairment both sides, used a wheelchair, needed physical help in part of bathing activity, and the care area triggered for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs, activities related to personal care which include bathing or showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, using the toilet, and eating), but the ADL care plan area was not started nor did Resident 8's care plan address the multiple times Resident 8 refused a shower.
During a concurrent observations and interview on 5/30/23 at 11:21a.m., Resident 8 did not have clothes on, did not look groomed, and hair was not combed. Resident 8 stated he just laid in bed all day watching television and never received a shower.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/31/23 at 9:23 a.m., Resident 8 stated he has only received two showers since he has been at the facility. Resident 8 looked unkept and his hair looked greasy.
During an observation on 6/1/23 at 11:50 a.m., Resident 8 was outside in his wheelchair with no shirt and no shoes/socks. A blanket was wrapped around him while he was having a cigarette. The sun was beaming down on Resident 8's backside. Resident 8 looked unkept and a family member told Resident 8, You smell like shit.
A review of Resident 8's Shower Schedule, updated 3/22/22, indicated Resident 8 should be given a shower on the PM shift, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Resident 8 should have had a shower on:
*April 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, and 28.
*May 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29 and 31.
*June 2 and discharged on 6/5/23.
Total of 25 scheduled shower days
A review of Resident 8's April, May and June 2023 Shower Task, indicated Resident 8 had a shower or bed bath as follows:
*April: No shower, 8 bed baths, and refused a bed bath or shower 3 times
*May: 2 showers (5/1/23 and 5/31/23), 20 bed baths (Note: one bed bath on 5/31 same day as shower), and three refusals
*June: 6/4/23 bed bath
Resident 8 received two showers from 4/7/23 through 6/4/23, out of the 25 scheduled shower opportunities.
2. A review of Resident 19's admission Record indicated Resident 19 was admitted on [DATE], with a diagnosis including cellulitis of the right lower leg (serious bacterial skin infection), chronic total occlusion of the artery of the extremities (blockage of blood flow to the heart), stroke, muscle weakness, diabetes, contractures, need for assistance with personal care, major depression, cognitive communication deficit, amongst others.
A review of Resident 19's Quarter MDS, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 19 had a BIMs of 5 (severely cognitive impaired), he needed one person bed mobility, one person assistance with personal hygiene (combing hair, brushing teeth, shaving, washing face and hands) and totally dependent on bathing.
A review of Resident 19's Shower Schedule, updated 3/22/22, indicated Resident 19 should be given a shower on the AM shift, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Resident 19 should have had a Shower on:
*March 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28 and 30
*April 1, 4, 6, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, and 29
*May 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, and 30
*June 1, 3, and 6
*A total of 41 scheduled shower days.
A review of Resident 19's March, April, May and June 2023 Shower Task, indicated Resident 19 had a shower or bed bath as follows:
*March: 5 showers and the rest bed baths
*April: 3 showers and the rest bed baths
*May: 6 showers and the rest bed baths
*June: 1 shower and the rest bed baths
*2 Refusals
Resident 19 received 15 showers from 3/1/23 through 6/6/23, out of the 41 scheduled shower opportunities. Resident 19 was severely cognitively impaired and totally dependent on staff for his scheduled showers.
During an interview on 6/8/23 3:05 p.m., Resident 19 stated he liked having a shower.
3. A review of Resident 20's admission Record indicated Resident 20's initial admission dated was 3/26/18. Resident 20 has a diagnosis including gastrointestinal hemorrhage (an acute loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel), muscle weakness, assistance with personal care, muscle weakness, autistic (neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave), cognitive communication deficit, major depression amongst others.
A review of Resident 20's Annual MDS, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 20 was severely cognitively impaired.
A review of Resident 20's ADL care plan, initiated on 4/27/18, interventions included: totally dependent by one staff to provide him a bath/shower daily and as necessary, trim nails, instruction on washing his hands and face, and total dependent by one staff on personal hygiene and oral care.
A review of Resident 20's Shower Schedule, updated 3/22/22, indicated Resident 20 should be given a shower on the PM shift, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Resident 20 should have had a shower on:
*March 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, and 31
*April 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, and 28.
*May 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29 and 31.
*June 2 and 5, then went out to hospital
*Total of 42 scheduled shower days
A review of Resident 20's March, April, May and June 2023 Shower Task, indicated Resident 20 had a shower or bed bath as follows:
*March: 2 showers and the rest bed baths
*April: 1 shower and the rest bed baths
*May: 2 showers and the rest bed baths
* June: 1 shower
*No Refusals
Resident 20 received six showers from 3/1/23 through 6/5/23, out of the 42 scheduled shower opportunities. Resident 20 was severely cognitively impaired and totally dependent on staff for his scheduled showers. Resident 20 walked independently throughout the hallways.
During an observation on 5/31/23 at 11:02 a.m. Resident 20 was dressed and walking up and down the [NAME] Hall. Resident 20 was trying to communicate but difficult to understand what he is saying/mumbled. Asked the Activities Assistant to assist him. The Activities Assistant stated Resident 20 walked the hallways. Activities Assistant escorted Resident 20 to Activities.
During an observation on 6/1/23 at 12:32 p.m., Resident 20 was dressed and walking independently in the hallways.
During an observation on 6/5/23 at 06:02 p.m., Resident 20 was dressed and walking in the [NAME] Hall. Resident 20 tried to communicate to surveyor several times. Unlicensed Staff A redirected Resident 20 to the Dining Room/Activity Room and the chairs near nurse's station.
During an observation on 6/6/23 at 12:07 p.m., Resident 20 was walking the hallways throughout the day and the Certified Nursing Assistances were frequently redirecting Resident 20.
4. A review of Resident 33's admission Record indicated he had been admitted on [DATE], with a diagnosis including Parkinson's (a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination), prostrate (small gland in men that helps make semen) cancer, dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities), Urinary Tract Infection, amongst others.
A review of Resident 33's admission MDS, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 33 had a BIM score of 7 (severely impaired cognition), totally dependent on staff for his bath/shower, and needed one person assist with his personal hygiene
A review of Resident 33's Shower Schedule, updated 3/22/22, indicated Resident 33 should be given a shower on the PM shift, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Resident 33 should have had a shower on:
*March 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28 and 30
*April 1, 4, 6, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, and 29
*May 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, and 30
*June 1, 3, and 6
*Total of 41 scheduled shower days.
A review of Resident 33's March, April, May and June 2023 Shower Task, indicated Resident 33 had a shower or bed bath as follows:
*March: 9 showers and the rest bed baths
*April: 6 shower and the rest bed baths
*May: 2 showers, 5 bed baths, and 2 refusals
* June: 1 shower and 1 refusal
Resident 33 received 17 showers from 3/1/23 through 6/6/23, out of the 41 scheduled shower opportunities. Resident 33 was severely cognitively impaired and totally dependent on staff for his scheduled showers.
During multiple observations on 5/30/23 through 6/1/23, Resident 33 was up in his wheelchair, dressed and in the Dining Room for lunch, dinner and activities.
During and observation on 6/2/23 at 9:18 a.m. Resident 33 as up in his wheelchair and in the Activities Room. Resident 33 was dressed, but top and pants had crumbs all over them and top the of Resident 33's slippers were dirty.
During an observation on 6/5/23 at 6:36 p.m., Resident 33 was up in his wheelchair, dressed, smiling, and talking. Resident 33 did need a shave.
5. A review of Resident 47's admission Record indicated Resident 47 was admitted on [DATE], with a diagnosis including Parkinson's (a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination), dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities), muscle weakness, lack of coordination, need for assistance with personal care, failure to thrive (happens when an older adult has a loss of appetite, eats and drinks less than usual, loses weight, and is less active than normal), cognitive communication deficit, amongst others.
A review of Resident 47's Hospice Election Statement, indicated Resident 47 was started on Hospice, 3/8/23. Resident 47's Aide Care Plan Report, dated 4/20/23, indicated Resident 47 was receiving a Hospice Aide twice a week.
A review of Resident 47's Significant Change of Condition MDS, dated 3/20/23, indicated Resident 47 had a BIMs of 3 (severely cognitively impaired), total dependent on staff for his bath/shower, one-person physical assist for person hygiene, impairment of both lower extremities, and needed a wheelchair for mobility.
A review of Resident 47's ADL self-care deficit performance deficit related to dementia care plan, initiated 2/15/23, interventions included the resident was totally dependent on one staff to provide bath/shower daily and as necessary, extensive two or more-person assistance with dressing, transfer, and bed mobility.
A review of Resident 47's Shower Schedule, updated 3/22/22, indicated Resident 47 should be given a shower on the AM shift, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Resident 47 should have had a shower on:
*March 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28 and 30
*April 1, 4, 6, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, and 29
*May 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, and 30
*June 1, 3, and 6
*Total of 41 scheduled shower days.
A review of Resident 47's March, April, May and June 2023 Shower Task, indicated Resident 47 had a shower or bed bath as follows
*March: one shower
*April: No shower
*June: two showers
*June: No shower
*Total of 3 scheduled shower days
Resident 47 received three showers from 3/1/23 through 6/6/23, out of the 41 scheduled shower opportunities. Resident 33 was severely cognitively impaired and totally dependent on staff for his scheduled showers.
During an observation on 5/31/23 at 5:50 p.m., Resident 47 looked unshaved, nose hairs were long, and toenails looked jagged, dry, cracked and yellowish.
During an observation on 6/1/23 at 9:24 a.m., Resident 47 was in a hospital gown, sitting upright, and looked unkept. Resident 47 needed a shave and his nose hairs needed to be trimmed, had grown outside of nostrils.
During an interview on 6/7/23 at 1:38 p.m., Unlicensed Staff F stated she thought giving a resident a shower was a lot easier than giving a resident a bed bath plus the resident was a lot cleaner after receiving a shower.
During an observation on 6/7/23 at 1:42 p.m., Resident 47 was up in his recliner wheelchair near entrance to his room. Resident 47 had been in the Dining Room having lunch. A CNA had been sitting next to Resident 47 in the Dining Room feeding him and he was tolerating well.
During an interview on 6/7/23 at1:47 p.m., Unlicensed Staff A stated the resident gets cleaner with a shower, but sometimes the resident would refuse a shower so the resident would be given a bed bath. Unlicensed Staff A showed where the residents' scheduled showers were post, which were located behind the residents' bedroom door, indicating all residents should be offered a shower three times per week.
A review of Resident 207's admission Record indicated Resident 207 was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis including history of falls, age related cognitive decline, congested heart failure (heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's requirements), retention of urine, muscle weakness, amongst others.
A review of Resident 207's Baseline Care Plan, dated 5/26/23 indicated Resident 207 needed one-person physical assist with personal hygiene and needed a wheelchair for mobility.
A review of Resident 207's Shower Schedule, updated 3/22/22, indicated Resident 207 should be given a shower on the AM shift, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Resident 207 should have had a shower on
*May 29 and 30
*June 2, 5, and 7
A review of Resident 207's May and June 2023 Shower Task, indicated Resident 207 received a shower on 5/27/23, PM shift. Per Resident 207's Shower Task, Resident 207 has not received a shower or bed bath since 5/27/23.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/30/23 at 10:18 a.m., Resident 207's family member stated a nurse bathed Resident 207 on Saturday, 5/27/23, but she has only received mouthwash, no toothpaste. Resident 207's hair looked unkept. Resident 207's family member stated Resident 207 has not been up since she was admitted and all of Resident 207's meals have been in bed. Resident 207's family member said, I feel I want to bring her home and have Home Health at home. Do not know who is in charge.
The facility policy and procedure titled, Activities of Daily Living, Supporting, dated 1/2018, indicated: Policy: Residents will be provided with care, treatment and services as appropriate to maintain or improve their ability to carry out activities of daily living {AOLs). Residents who are unable to carry out activities of daily living independently will receive the services necessary to maintain good nutrition, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Process: . 2. Appropriate care and services will be provided for residents who are unable to carry out AOLs independently, with the consent of the resident and in accordance with the plan of care, including appropriate support and assistance with: a. hygiene {bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral care) .
The facility job description titled, Licensed Vocational Nurse, revised 10/19/15, indicated: . Responsibilities/Accountabilities: . 4. Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff .
The facility job description titled, CNA, revised 10/19/15, indicated: Position Summary: Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she will function within the standards of practice as accorded by his/her Certification. The CNA performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients. Responsibilities/Accountabilities: 1. Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort. Patient care includes, but is not limited to: 1.1.Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (AOL) .
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
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
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, the facility failed to:
1) ensure residents were provided the needed care...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to:
1) ensure residents were provided the needed care and services which were resident-centered and met the professional standards of practice, when an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT, a different types of experts that work together to share expertise, knowledge, and skills to impact patient care) recommendation for a psych consult regarding an abuse allegation was not completed for four out of eight sampled residents (Resident Residents 26, 17, 33 and 53) and an abuse care plan (CP, a document that outlines your assessed health and social care needs and how you will be supported) was not created for two out of eight sampled residents (Residents 165 and 22).
2) ensure residents were receiving care in accordance with professional standards of practice, when the facility lacked the essential supplies, such as wash cloths, incontinence briefs and incontinence wipes, to use for three out of three sampled residents (Resident 11,7 and 37) and the facility ran out of blood sugar strips (a small disposable strips of plastic that provide a very important role in helping people with diabetes to monitor and control their diabetes).
These failures:
1) put residents' safety at risk and could lead to abuse re-occurrence and residents feeling depressed, angry, upset and vulnerable; and,
2) could lead to hypoglycemia (occurs when the level of glucose, type of sugar in your blood, drops below what is healthy for you) or hyperglycemia (higher than normal amount of glucose in the blood) and not receiving insulin on time, late provision of care, skin issues, residents feeling frustrated, angry and upset.
These failures could also result in decreased time focusing on treatments and meeting resident's needs.
Findings:
A review of Resident 26's face sheet indicated he was 61 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities), Anxiety (Feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness that may occur as a reaction to stress), Cognitive Communication Deficit (difficulty with thinking and how someone uses language) and Dysarthia (slurred or slow speech that can be difficult to understand). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 2/20/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 11, indicating moderately impaired cognition. Resident 26's functional status indicated he required limited to extensive assistance of one staff when performing his Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
A review of Resident 53's face sheet indicated she was 80 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities) and Anxiety (Feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness that may occur as a reaction to stress. Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 3/7/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 5, indicating severely impaired cognition. Resident 53's functional status indicated she required supervision with set-up help when performing her Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
A review of Resident 33's face sheet indicated he was 78 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Hid diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities) and Parkinson's Disease (PD, a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 1/31/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 7, indicating severely impaired cognition. Resident 33's functional status indicated he required limited to extensive assistance of one staff when performing his Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
A review of Resident 17's face sheet indicated he was 63 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD, the reduced circulation of blood to a body part, other than the brain or heart, due to a narrowed or blocked blood vessel), Muscle Weakness (a lack of strength in the muscles) and Localized Edema (swelling due to an excessive accumulation of fluid at a specific body part). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 2/18/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 14, indicating intact cognition. Resident 17's functional status indicated he required supervision to limited assistance of one staff when performing his Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
A review of Resident 165's face sheet indicated she was 84 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Muscle Weakness (a lack of strength in the muscles) and Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions). Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 11/4/22, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 8, indicating moderately impaired cognition. Resident 165's functional status indicated she required mostly supervision up to extensive assistance of one staff when performing her Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
A review of Resident 22's face sheet indicated he was 76 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions) and Bipolar Disorder (a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 1/12/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 15, indicating intact cognition. Resident 22's functional status indicated he required supervision with set-up or assistance of one staff when performing his Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
During an interview on 4/24/23 at 12:52 p.m., Licensed Staff B stated staff were expected to create an abuse care plan for residents involved. Licensed Staff B stated this care plan was supposed to indicate what staff were expected to monitor or do for the residents involved, to ensure their safety and to prevent subsequent abuse from occurring. Licensed Staff B stated, if an abuse care plan was not created, it could lead to an unsafe environment for the residents or staff not being able to care for the resident safely.
During an interview on 4/24/23 at 1:23 p.m., the Activity Director (AD) stated the facility should be creating an abuse care plan for residents involved. The AD stated, if the facility did not create a care plan for an abuse allegation, then the facility's policy and procedure were not followed. The AD stated this could lead to inaccurate care for residents involved. The AD stated this could also result in abuse occurring again. The AD stated the facility expected staff to follow the IDT recommendations and care plan to ensure residents' safety. The AD stated the IDT was important because it would discuss the abuse itself, the interventions already in place or would be in place, so the abuse did not happen again.
During an interview on 4/24/23 at 2:05 p.m., Licensed Staff C stated it was important to ensure an abuse care plan was created for the involved residents to guide staff on how to care for these residents safely and to avoid abuse occurring again. Licensed Staff C stated staff should be following the care plan and the IDT recommendations. Licensed Staff C stated, if this was not the case, it could lead to staff not knowing how to care for residents safely and appropriately.
During an interview on 4/24/23 at 3:33 p.m., the Medical Records Director (MRD) stated all abuse allegations should be care planned. The MRD also stated the IDT would meet to discuss abuse allegations. The MRD stated staff were expected to follow the abuse care plan and the IDT recommendations to ensure staff were aware of how to protect residents, care for residents safely and how to prevent abuse from happening again.
During an interview on 4/24/23 at 3:53 p.m., the former Administrator stated the IDT would meet to follow-up on abuse allegations. The former Administrator stated the facility expected staff to create an abuse care plan for residents involved. The former Administrator also stated the facility expected staff to follow the abuse care plan and the IDT recommendations. The former Administrator stated this would ensure staff were caring for the residents appropriately and safely.
During an interview on 4/24/23 at 4:53 p.m., the Interim DON stated, creating a care plan for residents involved in the abuse allegations was important to ensure staff were caring for the residents safely and appropriately. The Interim DON stated IDT recommendations should be followed because the IDT determined the best way to ensure residents' safety and how the abuse could be prevented from happening again. The Interim DON stated, if the IDT recommendations were not followed, it could compromise residents' safety.
During an IDT Post Event Notes and care plan record review on 4/26/23 at 4:30 p.m., the IDT interventions, dated 3/20/23, for Residents 26 and 53's sexual abuse allegations on 3/17/23, indicated Resident 26 would have a psychiatric evaluation regarding his behavior (inappropriate touching of Resident 6 breast), and Resident 53 would have a psychiatric evaluation (a diagnostic tool employed by a psychiatrist, a medical doctor who specializes in mental health) related to trauma of being touched inappropriately by Resident 26. The IDT interventions, dated 2/27/23, for Residents 17 and 33's abuse allegations, dated 8/25/22, indicated Residents 17 and 33 would be referred for psychiatric consult. There was no documentation to indicate Residents 26, 53, 17 and 33 were seen by the psychiatrist as recommended by the IDT, and no care plans were created for the abuse allegation between Residents 165 and 22.
A request for the facility to provide documentation Residents 26, 53, 17 and 33 were seen by the psychiatrist, was not provided. An abuse care plan for Resident 165 and 22 was requested but not provided.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Behavioral Health Services, dated 1/2018, the P&P indicated the facility would provide, and residents would receive, behavioral health services as needed, to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing .behavioral health services are provided to residents as needed as part of the interdisciplinary, person-centered care.
2) A review of Resident 11's face sheet (demographics) indicated he was 55 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Hypertension (high blood pressure), Obesity (abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health), Major Depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest) and Anxiety Disorder (condition in which a person has excessive worry and feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 3/6/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 15, indicating intact cognition. Resident 11's functional status indicated he needed extensive assistance of one staff with his Activities of Daily Living (ADL's, activities related to personal care which include bathing or showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, using the toilet, and eating).
A review of Resident 7's face sheet (demographics) indicated she was 79 years-old initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Hypertension (high blood pressure), Major Depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest) and Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions). Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 2/5/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 15, indicating intact cognition.
A review of Resident 52's face sheet (demographics) indicated she was 57 years-old initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Major Depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest), Osteoarthritis of the hip (when the cartilage [a strong, flexible connective tissue supports and protects bones] in your hip joint becomes thinner and the surface of the joint becomes rougher) and Muscle Weakness (reduced muscle strength, muscular weakness, weak muscles). Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 3/7/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 15, indicating intact cognition. Resident 52 was occasionally incontinent of bladder but was always continent of bowel.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 11:16 a.m., the Rehabilitation Services Director (RSD) stated there were days when the facility did not have enough briefs, wipes and wash cloths for residents' use. The RSD stated' not having care supplies readily available for residents could be frustrating for both staff and residents as it affected the time supposed to be spent with residents during care or treatment.
During a concurrent observation of the supplies' closet in [NAME] Hall and interview on 5/15/23 at 1:47 a.m., Unlicensed Staff F stated she did not know who ordered care supplies for the facility. Unlicensed Staff F stated she had experienced where the facility did not have briefs, washcloths, and wipes available for residents' use. Unlicensed Staff F stated, not having supplies readily available was frustrating for both residents and staff. Unlicensed Staff F stated residents got angry at times because they had to wait for an extended period while staff tried to find missing supplies such as briefs and incontinence wipes. Unlicensed Staff F stated, leaving residents soiled or wet for an extended period could result in skin issues. Unlicensed Staff F verified there were no incontinence wipes available at the supply closet in [NAME] Hall. Unlicensed Staff F verified there were only eight packages of incontinence briefs available in the supply closet. Unlicensed Staff A stated most of the residents at the facility were incontinent.
During a concurrent observation of the facility's supply container, located outside the building, and interview on 5/15/23 at 12:07 p.m., Licensed Staff B verified there were no incontinence wipes available in the facility's supply container. Licensed Staff B verified there were only a few boxes of incontinence briefs in the supply container. When asked if he thought the incontinence briefs supply would be enough for the week, Licensed Staff B was silent. Licensed Staff B stated he did not know who ordered incontinence supplies for the facility.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 12:10 a.m., Resident 7 stated the facility frequently ran out of supplies especially wipes, wash cloths and incontinence briefs. Resident 7 stated this made her upset because residents needed them, and the facility did not have them. Resident 7 stated she knew sometimes staff would have to go to the store to get the incontinence supplies needed. Resident 7 stated it was upsetting to know the facility did not have readily available incontinence supplies to care for the residents. Resident 7 stated the facility should always have briefs and incontinence supplies available for residents use.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 12:20 p.m., Resident 11 stated the facility did not have enough incontinence supplies for the residents. Resident 11 stated he experienced firsthand where staff did not have incontinence wipes to use to clean him up. Resident 11 stated he had to wait for an hour before staff could clean him up because staff was busy looking for incontinence supplies to use on him. Resident 11 stated it worried him because he had a wound on his buttocks. Resident 11 stated he was frequently left soiled and wet on his bed for extended periods. Resident 11 stated the facility not having enough incontinence supplies for residents' use and being left wet or soiled for an extended period, made him angry and frustrated. Resident 11 stated, not only did the facility do not have enough staff, the facility also had no supplies to use for the residents.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 12:50 p.m., Licensed Staff B stated the facility was frequently missing incontinence briefs, blood sugar strips and incontinence wipes. Licensed Staff B stated, not having supplies for residents' use readily available could be demoralizing to both staff and residents. Licensed Staff B stated, not having supplies readily available for resident use was a safety issue and could lead to infections, hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia and not receiving insulin on time. Licensed Staff B stated he did not know who in the building ordered supplies for the residents.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 1:30 p.m., Resident 52 stated the facility had run out of supplies multiple times. Resident 52 stated the incontinence briefs and wipes were always an issue. Resident 52 stated, a couple of nights ago, she was able to get her hands on incontinence wipes. Resident 52 stated she kept them in her drawer, and suddenly they was gone. Resident 52 stated the facility was always short on incontinence wipes; there was no incontinence wipes specific for each resident use. Resident 52 stated this concerned her because of hygienic issues and possible complications from infection. Resident 52 stated there was such a shortage of incontinence wipes, she had to hide them in the drawers, but sometimes staff would take them to use on other residents.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 2:16 p.m., Unlicensed Staff G stated she experienced in this facility where there were no incontinence wipes or briefs to be used on residents. Unlicensed Staff G stated, coming to work and not having enough supplies to use on residents, could be frustrating. Unlicensed Staff G stated residents could be frustrated and feel not cared for.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 2:32 p.m., Licensed Staff C stated the facility was frequently inadequately stocked with supplies. Licensed Staff C stated the facility had no incontinence wipes and briefs available most of the time. Licensed Staff C stated, sometimes she would bring paper towels from her home so staff can use these on their residents during incontinence care. Licensed Staff C stated it could be frustrating when the facility did not have enough supplies for the residents. Licensed Staff C stated she heard from other nurses where they ran out of blood sugar strips. Licensed Staff C stated this was a safety issue because the resident could be hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic. Licensed Staff C stated the insulin administration was dependent on the resident's blood sugar reading prior to meals.
During an interview on 5/15/23 at 3:03 p.m., Unlicensed Staff H stated she experienced when the facility had no available incontinence wipes, briefs and wash cloths for residents' use. Unlicensed Staff H stated it was frustrating for the residents and for the staff if there were no available supplies for the residents. Unlicensed Staff H stated, not having adequate incontinence supplies could lead to skin issues, wound development and infection.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Routine Resident Care, dated 4/2016, the P&P indicated incontinence care is provided timely according to each resident's needs.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Activities of Daily Living, Supporting, dated 1/2018, the P&P indicated residents will be provided with care, treatment and services necessary to maintain personal and oral hygiene.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
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 the Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA: Assist...
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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 the Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA: Assists residents with therapeutic exercises involving transfers, bed mobility, positioning and range of motion (passive/active) interventions to promote, restore and maintain one's independence) program was being continued as physician ordered, for three of 16 sample residents (Resident 4, 11, and 42) and two unsampled residents (Resident 41 and 52). This failure resulted in a disruption in treatment and had the potential for residents to have a decline in range of motion, strength and endurance, an increase in joint pain and depression, and an overall decrease in Activities in Daily Living (ADLs: Includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet.).
Findings:
During an interview on 6/6/23 at 11:15 a.m., the Interim DON (Director of Nursing) stated there was no RNA right now, but someone was going to be starting tomorrow, 6/7/23. The Interim DON stated the CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) were doing the RNA therapy on their residents. The Interim DON stated the DSD (Director of Staff Development) was in charge of the RNA program but because there was no DSD, the Interim DON was in charge. When asked if the CNAs were trained to do the therapy an RNA was trained to do, the Interim DON stated the CNA school went over the same type of RNA training. The Interim DON stated the Rehab Department would show the RNA the therapy the resident needed prior to the RNA starting the therapy. The Interim stated the RNA assisted in the Dining Room too, but there were not may residents who needed assistance in the Dining Room at the moment. The Interim DON stated the CNAs were aware of what type of therapy and when the resident needed to be provided the RNA therapy, by way of the CNAs, Point of Care electronic record. The Interim DON stated there were a few CNAs working at the facility who were trained as RNAs. The Interim DON stated the full-time RNA's last day was 4/24/23.
1. A review of Resident 4's, admission Record, indicated Resident 4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including metabolic encephalopathy (a problem in the brain caused by a chemical imbalance in the blood, which can lead to personality changes), schizophrenia (a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally), bipolar (brain disorder that causes changes in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function), anxiety disorder, muscle weakness, difficulty in walking, amongst others.
A review of Resident 4's, RNA Order List Report, indicated Resident 4 was to have the following RNA therapy: 1. RNA to provide ambulation (walk) for 20 feet or as tolerated, using a Front Wheel [NAME] (FWW) 2x/week for 90 days, every day shift on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting 4/7/23; 2. RNA to provide Active Range of Motion (AROM) exercises to bilateral lower extremities using a leg bike for 10 minutes or as tolerated, 2x/week for 90 days, every day shift on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting 5/1/23; and, 3. RNA to provide Active Range of Motion exercises to upper extremities using arm bike for 10 minutes or as tolerated, 2x/week for 90 days, every day shift on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting 4/25/23.
A review of Resident 4's, RNA tasks with a 30-day look-back period, 5/12/23- 6/6/23, indicated Resident 4 had not been receiving her ordered RNA therapy.
2. A review of Resident 11's, admission Record, indicated Resident 11 was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses including disease of the spinal cord, Type Two Diabetes (a disease that occurs when one's blood sugar was too high), chronic pain syndrome, major depression, severe obesity, anxiety, amongst others.
A review of Resident 11's Quarterly MDS (Minimum Data Set, a clinical assessment process provides a comprehensive assessment of the resident's functional capabilities and helps staff identify health problems), dated 3/6/23, indicated Resident 11 had a BIM (Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 15, meaning cognitively intact, and he needed two-person physical assist with bed mobility (how a person moves to and from lying position, turns side-to-side and positions body while in bed).
During an interview on 5/30/23 from 4:52 p.m. through 5:12 p.m., Resident 11 stated it was getting harder and harder for him to use his right hand. Resident 11 stated he was in a lot better shape when he was first admitted . Resident 11 stated he was not receiving his RNA therapy. Resident 11 stated the Rehab Services Director (RSD) was the only one from the Rehab Department who worked at the facility daily. Resident 11 stated his left hand had been contracted for the past one to two years, and he was afraid the right hand was going that way because of no therapy.
During an interview on 6/6/23 at 12:30 p.m., Resident 11 stated he had not had any RNA therapy since the RNA left, which was about a month ago. Resident 11 stated the CNAs did not do any therapy with him. Resident 11 stated the CNAs did as little as possible because they find him difficult to work with.
A review of Resident 11's, RNA Order List Report, indicated Resident 11 was to have the following RNA therapy: RNA to provide Active Assistant Range of Motion (AAROM) exercise to right upper extremity; Passive Range of Motion (PROM) to left upper extremity, including hand and fingers: Hand roll to left hand for three hours or as tolerated, daily for 90 days, starting 6/1/23.
A review of Resident 11's RNA task, printed out 6/8/23, with a 14-day look-back period, 5/25/23-6/6/23/23, indicated Resident 11's ordered RNA services was not started until 6/6/23, and Resident 11 received ten minutes of ROM therapy.
3. A review of Resident 42's, admission Record, indicated Resident 42 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including fracture of the left femur (thigh bone), fracture of the right femur, cognition communication deficit, need for assistance with personal care, muscle weakness, repeated falls, amongst others.
A review of Resident 42's, RNA order, dated 5/16/23 at 12:49 p.m., indicated Resident 42 was to receive the following RNA therapy: Active ROM exercises to bilateral upper extremities using arm bike for ten minutes or as tolerated, 2x/week for 90 days, every Tuesday and Thursday.
A review of Resident 42's RNA task with a 14-day look-back period, 5/14/23-6/6/23, indicated Resident 42's RNA therapy was not started until 6/8/23, 22 days after the order date. Resident 42 received a total of 15 minutes of therapy on 6/8/23. Resident 42 missed six days of therapy.
During an interview on 6/6/23 at 11:56 a.m. the RSD (Rehab Services Director) stated Resident 42 had a fall on 3/15/23, used a four-wheel walker, just came off physical therapy and was now in the RNA program to help with the progression of her dimension. The RSD stated she had addressed her concerns with the Interim DON regarding no RNA right now.
4. A review of Resident 41's, admission Record, indicated Resident 41 was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses including a fractured left femur, orthopedic (treatment of bone and muscle) aftercare, muscle weakness, cognitive communication deficit, other abnormalities with gait (walk) and mobility, amongst others.
A review of Resident 41's, RNA Order Listing Report, revision date 6/1/23, indicated Resident 41 was to receive the following RNA therapy: RNA to apply a below the knee extension splint in supine to left lower extremity to prevent contractures 5x/week, one time a day for 90 days or as tolerated.
A review of Resident 41's, RNA task, printed 6/8/23, with a 30-day look-back period, 5/12/23-5/31/23, had no indication of Resident 41's RNA therapy starting on Thursday, 6/1/23.
5. A review of Resident 52's, admission Record, indicated Resident 52 was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses including osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), muscle weakness, need for assistance with personal care, history of falling, homelessness, amongst others.
A review of Resident 52's, RNA order Listing Report, indicated Resident 52 was to have RNA supervised ambulation using a front-wheel walker, for 50 feet or as tolerated, with focus on proper posture, 2x/week for 90 days, every Monday and Wednesday, revision date 5/1/23.
A review of Resident 52's, RNA task with a 30-day look-back period, showed the dates 5/20/23 and 6/3/23, which had no documentation Resident 52's RNA therapy had started.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 6/6/23 at 12:50 PM, Resident 19 was upright in bed trying to feed himself. Resident 19 asked to be fed. The Surveyor let Unlicensed Staff F, who was feeding Resident 47, know Resident 19 needed assistance with his lunch. Unlicensed Staff F stated Unlicensed Staff R (assigned to Resident 19) was feeding a resident in room [ROOM NUMBER]B.
During an interview on 6/6/23 at 1 p.m., Unlicensed Staff R stated she was certified as an RNA but was not scheduled to work as an RNA very often, because the RNA who left was the full-time RNA. Unlicensed Staff R stated there was another RNA too but neither of them was scheduled to work as an RNA; always scheduled as a CNA. Unlicensed Staff R stated she would do a little ROM therapy on her residents, but she had no time to walk her residents for 15 minutes. Unlicensed Staff R said, the RNA was really helpful at mealtime. Resident 19 would not have to wait for me to feed him. Unlicensed Staff R stated she would set-up Resident 19, who could feed himself, while she fed the resident in room [ROOM NUMBER]B. Unlicensed Staff R stated she never knew how long the resident in 3B was going to take. Once she was done feeding 3B, she would check on Resident 19 to see if he needed help.
The facility policy and procedure titled, Restorative Nursing Services, 1/2018, indicated: Policy: Residents will receive restorative nursing care as needed to help promote optimal safety and independence. Procedure: . 5. Restorative goals may include, but are not limited to supporting and assisting the resident in: a. adjusting or adapting to changing abilities; b. developing, maintaining or strengthening his/her physiological and psychological resources; c. maintaining his/her dignity, independence and self-esteem; and d. participating in the development and implementation of his/her plan of care.
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, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure residents were safe at the facility, when the...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure residents were safe at the facility, when their wanderguard alarm system (a wander management solution for resident safety to protect those at risk of elopement) was broken. This resulted in one resident (Resident 16) leaving the building undetected and placed two out of two sampled residents (Residents 28 and 53) at risk for leaving the facility unassisted, potentially having a fall, an accident, or being struck by a vehicle, possible resulting in injury or death.
Findings:
A review of Resident 16's face sheet (demographics) indicated she was 62 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Hypertension (high blood pressure), Repeated Falls, Syncope (loss of consciousness for a short period of time) and Obesity (abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health). Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 2/5/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 9, indicating moderately impaired cognition. Resident 16's functional status indicated she need a supervision up to extensive assistance of one staff with her Activities of Daily Living (ADL's, activities related to personal care which include bathing or showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, using the toilet, and eating).
A review of Resident 53's face sheet indicated she was 80 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities) and Anxiety (Feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness that may occur as a reaction to stress. Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 3/7/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 5, indicating severely impaired cognition. Resident 53's functional status indicated she required supervision with set-up help when performing her Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
A review of Resident 28's face sheet indicated he was 61 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities), Anxiety (Feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness that may occur as a reaction to stress), and Alzheimer's (a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 12/28/22, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 3, indicating severely impaired cognition. Resident 28's functional status indicated he required supervision or set-up help up to limited assistance of one staff when performing his Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
During an observation on 5/30/23 at 12:25 p.m., Resident 16 was noted to have a wanderguard on her right ankle.
During an observation on 5/30/23 at 2 p.m., the wanderguard alarm panel was located by the gate, outside the facility.
During an observation on 5/31/23 at 11:50 a.m., Resident 16 was seen outside the facility, walking towards the gate at the front. There was no alarm sounded when she entered the gate. Resident 16 was by herself with no staff assistance. Resident 16 entered inside the facility.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/31/23 at 11:52 a.m., Licensed Staff J verified Resident 16 was wearing her wanderguard alarm on her right ankle. Licensed Staff J stated Resident 16 was wearing a wanderguard alarm because she was at risk for elopement. Licensed Staff J went out past the gate of the building with Resident 16 to check whether the wanderguard alarm would sound if Resident 16 went out past the gate. Licensed Staff J verified there was no alarm sounded off when Resident 16 went out of the building, past the gate. Licensed Staff J stated the wanderguard alarm was supposed to work at all times to ensure residents safety.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/31/23 at 12 p.m., Unlicensed Staff A verified Resident 53 was an elopement risk and was wearing her wanderguard on her right ankle. Unlicensed Staff A and Resident 53 went out the facility, past the gate. Unlicensed Staff A verified the alarm did not sound off. Unlicensed Staff A stated, any resident who was wearing a wanderguard and walked passed the gate should have triggered the alarm. Unlicensed Staff A verified the wanderguard system was not working. Unlicensed Staff A stated it was important the wanderguard alarm system was fully functional to ensure residents' safety. Unlicensed Staff A stated, if the wanderguard alarm system was not working properly, it could lead to residents at risk for elopement to leave the facility unassisted and undetected. Unlicensed Staff A stated this could lead to accidents.
During an interview on 5/31/23 at 4:14 p.m., Unlicensed Staff D stated Resident 53 had to wear a wanderguard alarm because of her history of elopement in the past. Unlicensed Staff D did not know whether Resident 53's alarm worked at all.
During an interview on 5/31/23 at 4:24 p.m., Unlicensed Staff D stated wanderguards should work all the time. Unlicensed Staff D stated, a wanderguard not working properly was a safety issue and could lead to residents at risk for elopement to leave the facility unassisted. Unlicensed Staff D stated these residents could get hurt outside.
During an interview on 5/31/23 at 4:27 p.m., Licensed Staff B stated nurses checked for the functionality of the wanderguard at least twice a month, but there was no set frequency. Licensed Staff B stated the nurses had no way of knowing when to check the wanderguard for functionality unless a complaint came up. Licensed Staff B stated the wandeguard alarm system should work all the time because of safety reasons. Licensed Staff B stated residents at risk for elopement could wander outside the facility with no assistance and could have an accident especially since the facility was in a busy residential area.
During an interview on 5/31/23 at 4:30 p.m., the Interim Director of Nursing (DON) verified Residents 16 and 53 were at risk for elopement and that was why they were wearing a wanderguard alarm for safety purposes. The Interim DON stated wanderguard alarms should work all the time for resident safety and to prevent residents who were at risk for elopement from leaving the facility unassisted. The Interim DON stated non-working wanderguard alarms could lead to residents' accident. The Interim DON stated the facility recognized the importance of the wanderguard to always function properly. The Interim DON stated she was not sure whether the facility had a policy and procedure which pertained to the frequency of staff checking the wanderguard alarm system's functionality.
During an interview on 5/31/23 at 4:51 p.m., the Maintenance Director 2 verified the wanderguard alarm system was broken and not the individual resident's wanderguard alarm bracelet. Maintenance Director 2 stated the wanderguard alarm system should always function properly. The Maintenance Director stated, if the wanderguard alarm system did not function properly, it could be a safety risk and could put the residents at risk for elopement, for accidents and falls.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Elopement/Wandering Resident, dated 6/2017, the P&P indicated the facility would strive to prevent unsafe wandering while maintaining the least restrictive environment for residents who were at risk for wandering.
A policy and procedure for Wanderguard Monitoring System was requested but not provided.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on resident dining observations, medical record review and Registered Dietitian interview, the facility failed to comprehe...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on resident dining observations, medical record review and Registered Dietitian interview, the facility failed to comprehensively assess and implement nutritional interventions for 1 resident (Resident 47) who lost a total of 21 pounds over a period of three months. The facility failed to provide recommended nutritional interventions; the RD failed to implement the current standard of practice of providing a nutrition-focused physical assessment; the interdisciplinary committee failed to provide a meaningful analysis of identified weight loss and follow the facility care plan policy for assessment of weight loss and provision of palliative care.
Unintended weight loss is strongly correlated with increased morbidity and mortality in the older adult.
Findings:
Review of a Practice Paper published by the American Dietetic Association, dated 2010, indicated, In older adults, a 5% or more unplanned weight loss in 30 days often results in protein-energy undernutrition as critical lean body mass is lost.that may trigger sarcopenia [a condition characterized by loss of skeletal muscle mass and function] and functional decline [a loss of independence in self-care capabilities and deterioration in mobility and in activities of daily living]. (American Dietetic Association: Individualized Nutrition Approaches for Older Adults in Health Care Communities, October 2010 Journal of the American Dietetic Association).
Involuntary weight loss can lead to muscle wasting depression and an increased rate of disease complications. Various studies demonstrated a strong correlation between weight loss and morbidity and mortality. (February 15, 2002/Volume 65, Number 4 www.aafp.org/afp American Family Physician)
A publication titled, Nutrition Care of the Older Adult, from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, dated 2016, indicated the goal of Medical Nutrition Therapy is to maintain or restore the individual's usual body weight. During a review of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence Analysis Library, regarding Unintended Weight Loss for Older Adults Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines (2007-2009), indicated the Registered Dietitian (RD) should monitor and evaluate weekly body weights of older adults with unintended weight loss, until body weight has stabilized, to determine effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy (MNT).
The Centers for Medicare-Medicaid Services, State Operations Manual (SOM) provides these parameters for significant weight loss:
Interval Significant Loss Severe Loss
1 month 5% Greater than 5%
3 months 7.5% Greater than 7.5%
6 months 10% Greater than 10%
Palliative care is a specialized form of care that provides symptom relief, comfort and support to individuals living with serious illnesses. Palliative care complements the care received from the medical providers in charge of a resident's care plan. Palliative care refers to relieving the symptoms of an incurable medical condition. Its focus is on easing stress and improving overall quality of life and is not the same as hospice care which is often associated with end-of-life care (Cleveland Clinic, 2023).
The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2013 113 (6 Suppl): S56-71) describes a professional scope of practice that allows the RD to conduct a nutrition-focused physical examination, often referred to as a clinical assessment that would include findings from evaluation of body systems, muscle and subcutaneous fat wasting, oral health, hair, skin and nails, signs of edema, suck/swallow/breath ability, appetite and affect. This would include the ability to differentiate normal vs non-normal findings; assess and intervene in findings that are relevant to the patient's care and refer and collaborate with the medical/interdisciplinary team.
Facility policy titled, Hospice Program, dated January 2018, listed the hospice process as the development of a, Coordinated care plan that will reflect the resident's goals and wishes .including: a. Palliative goals and objectives; b. Palliative interventions; and c. Medical treatment and diagnostic tests .
Facility policy titled, Care Plan, Comprehensive Person-Centered, dated January 2018, listed the purpose of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) as the development and implementation of a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident. It also indicated the care plan interventions were derived through an analysis of the gathered information.
Facility policy titled, Weight Assessment and Intervention, dated March 2021, indicate,d .assessment information shall be analyzed by the multidisciplinary team .Individualized care plans shall address to the extent possible a. The identified causes of weight loss; b. Goals and benchmarks for improvements; and c. Time frames and parameters for monitoring and reassessment .
Resident 47 was admitted from a general acute care hospital on 1/26/23, with admission diagnosis of Parkinson's (a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance), and failure to thrive (a syndrome of weight loss, decreased appetite and poor nutrition, and inactivity). Resident 47's general acute discharge plan included palliative care. Resident 47's diet order was a Pureed diet with honey thick liquids.
A dining observation on 5/30/23, in Resident 47's room, noted he was being fed by a CNA. A follow-up observation on 6/6/23 at 12:47 PM, noted Resident 47 was seated upright in his bed being fed by a CNA.
[NAME] - can you add something about his meal intake on both of these observations?
Resident 47's weights were documented as follows:
1/26/23 - 121 pounds
2/1/23 - 114 pounds, a decrease of 5.7% in one week, which is considered severe
2/6/23 - 109 pounds, a decrease of 5.2% in one week and 9.9% in 2 weeks, which is considered severe
3/6/23 - 109 pounds
4/4/23 - 100 pounds, a decrease of 8.2% in one month and an overall loss of 17.3% in three months, both of which are considered severe.
An initial comprehensive nutrition assessment was completed on 2/15/23 (2-1/2 weeks after admission). The RD noted the recent weight loss, however classified it as a significant, rather than a severe weight loss. The RD assessed Resident 47's nutritional needs as 1700-2000 calories with 50-70 grams (a metric unit of measure) of protein and 1700-2000 milliliters (ml-a metric unit of measure) per day. The RD noted Resident 47 had good meal intake and recommended diet fortification and nutritional supplements (4 ounces of health shake with breakfast for an additional 200 calories and 6 grams of protein as well as a magic cup® with lunch and dinner) which would have provided an additional 540 calories daily, for a total of an additional 740 daily calories.
Review of physician's orders from 2/16 - 6/1/23, failed to incorporate the RD recommended interventions for weight loss.
There was no additional follow-up by the RD until 4/5/23, who continued to document the weight loss as significant, when it was a severe weight loss. The RD also documented Resident 47 was no longer receiving supplements due to hospice care. There was no indication the RD evaluated the average amount of food Resident 47 was consuming, rather documented a range of 0-100%. There was no indication the RD attempted to identify potential causes of the weight loss or question why her recommendations were not implemented.
An additional RD follow-up on 5/10/12, continued the classify the weight loss as significant, when it was severe, did note it was an undesirable weight loss, however documented that it was clinically unavoidable due to his diagnosis and the admission to hospice care. The note again reiterated Resident 47 was not receiving supplements due to hospice care. There was no indication the RD evaluated the average dietary intake in comparison to Resident 47's estimated nutritional needs or attempted to identify the causes of the weight loss. The RD did not incorporate the facility policies for weight loss or the hospice policy which included palliative care as part of end-of-life care.
Review of the dietary department document titled, Spring Cycle Menu-Week 1, revealed a regular diet, with regular portions ranged between 2100-2400 calories per day or an average of 2250 calories/day.
Review of average monthly meal intakes were documented as follows:
February - 79%, equating to an average of 1777 calories/day
March - 81%, equating to an average of 1822 calories/day
April - 70%, equating to an average of 1575 calories/day
May 2023 - 80%, equating to an average of 1800 calories/day
Except for April 2023, the documented meal intake for Resident 47 should have maintained his weight, without severe weight loss.
Review of Resident 47's, IDT [Interdisciplinary Team] -Weight Meeting, documents dated 2/2, 2/6, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/10 and 4/6/23, failed to provide any meaningful attempts at addressing the severe weight loss, rather was limited to a reiteration of Resident 47's diet order, current weight status, primary diagnosis, and the range of meal intake. It was also noted the Registered Dietitian was not in attendance at any of the IDT meetings.
Review of Resident 47's nutrition care plan, dated 1/29 and 2/18/23, noted the goal was for a gradual weight gain through interventions of obtaining and monitoring diagnostic lab work, providing, and serving supplements as ordered and RD to evaluate and make diet changes recommendations on an as-needed basis. There was no indication the care plan interventions were initiated.
In a telephone interview and concurrent review of Resident 47's medical record, with the Registered Dietitian (RD), on 6/1/23 beginning at 10 AM, she indicated she had been working with the facility for the last two months under a contractual agreement. The RD indicated she worked solely remotely and had never been onsite. The surveyor inquired how one would complete a comprehensive nutrition-focused physical exam, which would include interviewing the resident and conducting dining observations as a component of the development and planning for their nutritional needs. The RD stated, upon admission, she would evaluate any hospital records and use that information as part of the assessment. She also stated she did not believe a physical assessment was within her scope of practice and would evaluate nutritional status based solely on weight changes and dietary intake. The RD also indicated she would rely on the Dietary Manager and nursing staff for any resident-specific information or observations, such as dining. The RD indicated she reviewed weight variances routinely, but it is the Interdisciplinary Team who decided what interventions would be implemented. With respect to care planning, she would develop a plan as part of a nutrition assessment, enter it into the electronic medical record and rely on facility staff to read the plan and implement. The RD also indicated she was not actively involved in any facility committees such as the weight variance, care planning or interdisciplinary.
The surveyor also inquired how she would ensure nutritional recommendations were implemented. She stated when she recommended a nutritional intervention, she was told to send an email to the Director of Nurses. She also indicated she was aware the DON, who was at the facility at the time she was hired, was no longer with the facility, and she did not know whom else to send the information as there was no permanent DON or facility Administrator. She acknowledged she did not attempt to contact the facility for any alternate methods. Additionally, she stated her process was to check the medical record approximately one week after the recommended intervention to verify if it was implemented. The RD indicated it did not appear she followed-up on the interventions for Resident 47. The surveyor also asked if she had done a comparison of Resident 47's estimated nutritional needs in relationship to documented meal intake. The RD acknowledged she documented the range of intake but did not evaluate a weekly or monthly average. The surveyor also asked in Resident 47's scenario, where meal intake appeared to support estimated nutritional needs, would there be additional analysis to determine the cause of weight loss. The RD stated she would likely request a thyroid panel but did not do it because Resident 47 was on hospice. The RD failed to include the facility's hospice policy which incorporated a palliative care program.
In an interview on 6/1/23 beginning at 1:30 PM, the Interim Director of Nurses (IDON) acknowledged the RD was working only remotely, and they were looking for a replacement who would provide the required services in accordance with standards of practice for food and nutrition services. The IDON confirmed the recommended nutrition interventions were not implemented.
Review of the fully executed contract, dated 3/9/23, listed RD responsibilities as, 3. Provides dietary consultation to any resident in the Facility in accordance with federal regulations and physicians orders. Counsels the resident, staff, and facility with regard to medical nutrition therapy. 4. Assess specific and tailored needs as required by the professional code of conduct by the academy of nutrition and dietetics .5. Participates in care planning meetings .6. Makes appropriate referrals for continuing nutritional care .
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 F0726
(Tag F0726)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure the nursing notes and documentation's were accurate, when ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure the nursing notes and documentation's were accurate, when there were conflicting progress notes information for three out of eight sampled residents (Residents 20, 26 and 53). This failure resulted in inaccurate documentation which could lead to confusion, potentially impacting continuity of care.
Findings:
A review of Resident 26 face sheet indicated he was 61 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities), Anxiety (Feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness that may occur as a reaction to stress), Cognitive Communication Deficit (difficulty with thinking and how someone uses language) and Dysarthia (slurred or slow speech that can be difficult to understand). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 2/20/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 11, indicating moderately impaired cognition. Resident 26's functional status indicated he required limited-to-extensive assistance of one staff when performing his Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
A review of Resident 20's face sheet indicated he was 76 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Depression (persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities, and Autistic disorder (a disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave). Resident 20's Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 12/27/22, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) indicated severely impaired cognition. Resident 20's functional status indicated he required limited-to-extensive assistance of one staff when performing his Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet). Resident 6 was able to walk with the assistance of one staff.
A review of Resident 53's face sheet indicated she was 80 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities) and Anxiety (feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness that may occur as a reaction to stress. Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 3/7/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 5, indicating severely impaired cognition. Resident 53's functional status indicated she required supervision with set-up help when performing her Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
During a review of the SOC 341 (a form used when reporting Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse) for the abuse allegation which occurred between resident 20 and Resident 26, it indicated the physical abuse allegation occurred on 2/23/23.
During a review of Resident 20's progress note, dated 2/22/23 at 3:59 p.m., the Social Service Director (SSD) indicated the physical abuse allegation occurred on 2/22/23. There was also a progress note, created by a nurse, dated 2/23/23 2:56 p.m., indicating the physical abuse allegation occurred, 2 days ago. These statements were inconsistent with what was documented in the SOC 341, which indicated the physical abuse allegation occurred on 2/23/23.
During a review of the SOC 341 for a sexual abuse allegation which occurred between Resident 26 and 53, it indicated Resident 26 squeezed Resident 53's breast twice.
During a review of the 5-day investigation report for the sexual abuse allegation between Residents 26 and 53, there was a documentation on 3/17/23, by the Medical Record Director (MRD) which indicated Resident 26 grabbed Resident 53's breast.
During a review of Resident 53's progress note, dated 3/17/23 7:16 p.m., the nurse note indicated Resident 26 grabbed and fondled Resident 53's breast.
During an interview on 4/25/23 at 2:05 p.m., Licensed Staff C stated the facility staff should document about abuse incidents accurately to avoid confusion.
During an interview on 4/25/23 at 3:33 p.m., the (MRD) stated charting should be accurate to avoid confusion.
During a phone interview on 4/28/23 at 10:11 a.m., the Interim DON verified the progress notes for Resident 20, written by the SSD and dated 2/22/23 3:59 p.m., the progress note created by a nurse, dated 2/23/23 2:56 p.m., and the SOC 341 for the physical abuse allegation between Residents 26 and 20, had conflicting information on when the alleged physical abuse occurred. The Interim DON also verified the progress notes for Resident 26, written by the SSD and dated 2/22/23 4:14 p.m., and the progress note created by a nurse, dated 2/23/23 2:08 p.m., had conflicting information on when the alleged physical abuse occurred. The Interim DON stated the progress notes written on these dates had conflicting information on when the alleged abuse incident occurred and was inaccurate. As for the sexual abuse allegation between Residents 26 and 53, the Interim DON verbalized understanding that grabbing (seized quickly) the breast, touching the breast twice and fondling (caress sexually in a prolonged way) had different meanings. The Interim DON stated the facility expected the staff to be accurate when documenting incidents to avoid confusion. The Interim DON stated staff would probably need an in service on proper and accurate documentation.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Charting and Documentation, dated 1/2018, the P&P indicated .documentation in the medical record will be objective (not opinionated or speculative), complete and accurate.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on dietetic services observation, dietary staff interview and departmental document review, the facility failed to ensure staff competency, when: 1) one cook did not prepare pureed items in acco...
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Based on dietetic services observation, dietary staff interview and departmental document review, the facility failed to ensure staff competency, when: 1) one cook did not prepare pureed items in accordance to standards of practice; and, 2) one cook was unable to calibrate a thermometer and one cook was unable to properly take food temperatures. Failure to ensure staff competency may result in unsafe food production practices or preparation of food that did not fully meet resident needs, which in turn may result in compromised nutritional status.
Findings:
1. The current standard of practice when preparing pureed meals is to ensure the resulting product can be eaten with a spoon and falls off the spoon in a single spoonful when tilted. The item cannot be drunk from a cup because it does not flow easily. When a fork is pressed on the surface it will make a clear indent on the surface of the food and the food retains the indentation (International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative, July 2019).
During initial tour on 5/30/23, beginning at 10 AM, in the kitchen refrigerator there was a clear beverage pitcher which contained an unlabeled light-tan colored product labeled, pureed. In a concurrent interview the DM indicated this was the pureed cookie. The texture resembled a thickened soup.
During food production observations, in the kitchen, on 05/30/23 11:35 AM, [NAME] 1 was preparing the pureed desserts for the noon meal and took out the pitcher from refrigerator which was earlier identified as pureed cookies and resembled a thickened liquid product with a consistency between nectar and honey. [NAME] 1 added an unmeasured amount of thickener to the cookies and prepared to dish the individual portions. The Dietary Manager (DM) intervened and requested she add more thickener. The resulting texture was still pourable. [NAME] 1 also thickened the pureed vegetables, by adding approximately six ounces of thickener to four servings of pureed green beans.
2. There are two common types of thermometers used in food service. The first being a digital food thermometer which are made so that they can measure the temperature of thin foods as well as thick foods. The thickness of the probe is about 1/8 of an inch, and it takes about 10 seconds to register the temperature on the display. Because the center of a food is usually cooler than the outer surface, place the tip in the center of the thickest part of the food. The second is a Bimetallic-coil Thermometer. These thermometers contain a coil in the probe made of two different metals that are bonded together. Because this food thermometer senses temperature from its tip and up the stem for 2 to 2-1/ 2 inches, these thermometers must be inserted at least 3 into the food. Often there is an indentation on the probe that tells the cook how far to insert the probe (University of Connecticut, College of Agriculture).
In addition, the accuracy of the thermometer is important. Thermometers should be calibrated regularly. Thermometers are generally calibrated by filling a glass with ice water. Let the water sit for a couple minutes so the temperature settles at 32°F. Then immerse the thermometer in the water. Don't let the thermometer touch the cup. Wait for the temperature reading to stabilize keeping it in the cup and adjusting it as necessary to 32°F (State Food Safety, Training and Certification).
During meal preparation observation on 05/30/23 at 12 PM, [NAME] 1 was taking temperatures. It was noted the bimetal thermometer read 80 degrees, measuring straight down into a pan of lasagna. The surveyor estimated the thickness of the lasagna as approximately 1-1/2 inches. It was also noted the dimple on the thermometer was approximately two inches from the bottom of the thermometer.
The surveyor requested [NAME] 1 to demonstrate calibration of the thermometer. [NAME] 1 filled a container with one-half water and one-half ice. Three different thermometers were placed in the ice-water bath and measured 38-, 50- and 70-degrees Fahrenheit (°F-a unit of measure) respectively. [NAME] 1 indicated this was fine.
On 05/31/23 at 10:25 AM, the surveyor observed the DM providing staff training on thermometer calibration. The DM was reading the training out loud to Cooks 1 and 2. It was also noted the DM had the competency posttest in front of her reading the questions to staff then guiding them towards the answer. As an example, one of the questions related to where a thermometer would be placed when taking food temperatures, with the correct answer being in the thickest part or center of the product. DSS would state, you would put it in the thickest .right? then would circle the answer, on behalf of the staff member, on the posttest.
In a follow-up observation on 05/31/23 at 11:50 AM, [NAME] 2 was taking the temperature of the sweet potatoes. [NAME] 2 took temperature at the edge of the pan, noting it was 180 °F. The surveyor requested [NAME] 2 to take the temperature in center the of the pan noting it was 125 °F. [NAME] 2 was part of the in-service training earlier in the day and was determined to be competent by the DM in this task.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0808
(Tag F0808)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on meal distribution observations, the facility failed to follow the physician-ordered diet when: 1) Residents 22 and 42, ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on meal distribution observations, the facility failed to follow the physician-ordered diet when: 1) Residents 22 and 42, with physician-ordered mechanical-soft diets, received potato chips; 2) Residents 4, 15, 18, 19, 20, 26, 29, 32, 41 and 50 did not receive their
physician-ordered fortified diets for lunch on 5/30 and 5/31/23. The facility also failed to ensure the physician's diet orders were consistent with the facility-approved menu and current standards of practice for Residents 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 24, 28, 157, and 158.
Failure to ensure accurate meal distribution may put residents at risk for choking, weight loss, and decreased meal satisfaction, further compromising medical status.
Findings:
1. During meal distribution observation on 5/30/23 beginning at 11:30 AM, [NAME] 1 was cutting lasagna for the noon meal. Upon completion of the task, [NAME] 1 prepared the noon meal tray for Resident 38. It was noted the meal tray ticket (a document used to identify the type of physician-ordered diet each resident should receive) indicated Resident 38 was on a Renal diet with a 1000 cc (cubic centimeters-a metric unit of measure) fluid restriction. The plated meal consisted of lasagna, green beans, garlic bread and a peanut butter cookie, which was a meal tray for residents on a regular diet. The Dietary Manager reviewed the meal prior to tray distribution.
An additional observation on 5/30/23 beginning at 11:45 AM, noted Resident 2 also had a physician-ordered renal diet and received a regular meal tray. Continued meal plating observation on 5/30/23 at 12:30 PM, noted Residents 22 and 42 each requested a sandwich for the noon meal, both of which were plated with potato chips, and both had
physician-ordered mechanical-soft diets. It was noted the DM replaced the chips for Resident 22 with cucumbers, however Resident 42's meal tray was served with the potato chips.
Review of the facility diet manual, approved by the Registered Dietitian on 5/18/23, indicated a mechanical-soft diet was intended for residents with chewing of swallowing limitations. It also listed potato chips under the, avoid column.
In an interview on 05/30/23 at 12:30 PM, the surveyor asked the DM to describe the level of food-service oversight the Registered Dietitian (RD) provided to the facility. The DM indicated, while there was a RD, she had not seen anyone in the past two to three months.
In a meal distribution observation and concurrent interview on 05/30/23 12:35 PM, Licensed Staff (LB) B was checking resident meal trays. He stated his review of meal trays was limited to the meal texture and whether the viscosity of the fluid was correct. The surveyor asked if he was familiar with other terms on the meal tray ticket such as the term fortified. LS B stated fortified meant there was a, good protein such as peanut butter, beans and maybe meat.
In an interview with the RD on 6/1/23 at 10 AM, she indicated she was hired by the facility about two months ago and her agreement was limited to the provision of nutrition care for the residents as she was working only remotely. She stated she had not provided any food-service oversight or guidance.
Review of the departmental document titled, Spring Cycle Menus, dated 5/30/23, indicated residents with physician-ordered renal diets should have received a turkey patty with gravy, wheat pasta with margarine and a sugar cookie.
2. Fortified diets are those intended to add additional nutrients to foods residents are already consuming. Most often the addition of nutrients is in the form of calorie boosters. It is important to individualize approaches and ensure that each person receives foods that he or she is willing to eat ([NAME], Today's Dietitian, 2009).
During meal plating observation on 5/30/23 beginning at 12:10 PM, it was noted there were greater than five residents with physician-ordered fortified diets. The noon meal listed lasagna, green beans, garlic break and a cookie. There were no discernible differences between the regular and fortified diets. A follow-up observation, in the kitchen, on 5/31/23, beginning at 11 AM, it was noted Dietary Staff (DS) 3 was setting-up the trays for the noon meal. It was noted the trays for Residents 4, 18, 19, 32, 41, and 50 had two butters. In an interview on 05/31/23 at 2:48 PM, DS 3 stated fortified diets were for, people who are skinny. [NAME] 2 stated cooks put extra margarine in the potatoes or on rice.
On 05/31/23 at 12:45 PM, an observation in the dining room revealed Resident 4 received two margarine pats, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) opened the containers but did not add the margarine to the food. Resident 50 also received two butters, however, did not want to use them. Review of the meal tray tickets for the noon meal on 5/31/23, revealed there were a total of ten residents with physician-ordered fortified diets (Residents 4, 15, 18, 19, 20, 26, 29, 32, 41 and 50).
Review of facility document titled, Spring 2023, Week 1, revealed, on 5/30/23, the noon meal should have included one tablespoon of shredded cheese on the lasagna as well as an extra pat of margarine for the garlic bread. The noon meal on Wednesday should have included an additional half-ounce melted margarine on the sweet potatoes and one to two teaspoons of extra salad dressing. The document also noted, if the fortification plan was followed, it would add an additional 300-400 calories and 3-4 grams protein per day. The plan also guided staff to, Fortify all foods listed.
Review of facility document titled, Registered Dietitian Consultant Services Agreement, executed on 3/9/2,3 indicated the RD was responsible for, Providing consultation to the facility regarding .initial and ongoing evaluation of the food service needs.
3. The current standard of practice related to nutrition care for adults with diabetes is to promote and support healthful eating patterns, emphasizing a variety of nutrient-dense foods in appropriate portion sizes, to improve overall health which includes addressing individual nutrition needs based on personal and cultural preferences and to maintain the pleasure of eating by providing nonjudgmental messages about food choices and/or portions while limiting food choices only when indicated by scientific evidence. The current standard of practice is to provide a carbohydrate-controlled diet that provides an equal amount of carbohydrates from meal to meal as well as from day to day (American Diabetes Association Standards of Care, January 1, 2022). A No Concentrated Sweets Diet (NCS) is an older and somewhat outdated standard of practice, which rather than limiting the portions of simple sugars, eliminates them from the diet.
During meal distribution observation on 5/30/23 beginning at 11:45 AM, it was noted there were greater than five residents whose meal tray ticket read, NCS-No Concentrated Sweets. It was also noted this meal received gelatin as the dessert. Concurrent review of the departmental document titled, Spring Cycle Menu, as well as the facility diet manual, dated 2023, and approved by the RD on 5/18/23, revealed the facility did not have an NCS diet, rather the approved diet was titled, Controlled Carbohydrate Diet, which was consistent with the menu. The menu listed a peanut butter cookie as the dessert for all residents except for those on a protein restricted diet.
In an interview on 5/30/23 at 3:30 PM, the DM acknowledged the physician-ordered diet and menu were not consistent, and acknowledged the physicians would need to be contacted to modify resident diet orders. Review of resident meal tray tickets revealed there were 13 residents who had a physician-ordered NCS diet order.
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 food production and food storage observations, the facility failed to ensure foods were prepared and/or stored in a safe and effective manner when: 1) there was no time/temperature control do...
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Based on food production and food storage observations, the facility failed to ensure foods were prepared and/or stored in a safe and effective manner when: 1) there was no time/temperature control documentation for facility prepared tuna salad; 2) the facility retained unlabeled and/or undated food items; 3) staff stored utensils in a manner that may promote contamination of food; and, 4) staff did not cook one poultry item to the proper internal temperature.
Failure to ensure systems that support all aspects of food safety may result in practices associated with foodborne illness and contamination of resident food.
Findings:
1. Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) are those capable of supporting bacterial growth associated with foodborne illness. PHFs include protein-based products such as meat as well as eggs and dairy among others. PHFs require time/temperature control monitoring for food safety. Records must be maintained to verify that the critical limits required for food safety are being met. Records provide a check for both the operator and the regulator in determining monitoring and corrective actions have taken place (USDA Food Code and USDA Food Code Annex, 2022).
During the initial tour on 5/30/23, beginning at 10 AM, it was noted there was a container of prepared tuna in the refrigerator in the kitchen, dated 5/29.
In an observation and concurrent interview on 05/31/23 at 10:50 AM, Dietary Staff (DS) 3 was preparing tuna sandwiches. The surveyor asked her to describe the preparation process for the item. DS 3 described the process of gathering and mixing ingredients on top of a bowl filled with ice. She stated she then took the temperature two hours after preparation at which point the item should be below 41°F (Fahrenheit - a unit of measure). When asked if temperatures were recorded, DS 3 indicated they were documented on a cool-down log. Concurrent review of cool-down log, beginning 1/13/23, revealed, while staff were monitoring temperatures of hard boiled eggs, chicken and pasta salads, there was no documentation for temperature monitoring of tuna salad.
2. During initial tour of the kitchen on 5/30/23, beginning at 10 AM, the following multiple opened packages were noted:
a. In the freezer, located in the dry storage area, there were packages of ground patties, identified by the Dietary Manager (DM) as sausage with no label; there was an opened packaged of sliced meat identified by the DM as pepperoni, with no date or label; small round pastries identified by the DM as cream puffs, with no label, unbaked/unlabeled dough sticks measuring approximately 4 inches long and ½ inch wide and unbaked round balls measuring approximately 1-1/2 inches in diameter, identified by the DM as garlic bread sticks and rolls.
b. In the dry storage area, there was a box of ice cream cones with a handwritten date 5/25 (no year). The box appeared to have been in the dry storage area for a period as the outside had a gritty feel, resembling dust and the coloring on the exterior of the box appeared faded. In a concurrent interview, the DM indicated she was unsure how long the cones were stored, as she did not believe they were recently ordered, and indicated the box should have had a facility receipt label which would have included the year. There were also 11 bags of marshmallows which expired on 5/15/23.
c. In the refrigerator in the in dry storage area, there was a 1/2 full pitcher of what appeared to be canned pinto beans, unlabeled/undated. In a concurrent interview, the DM indicated she was not sure what they were doing there as these types of products should be discarded, rather than saved.
3. It would be the standard of practice to ensure that utensils, which have food contact, are cleaned and sanitized before each use and are not reused, rather are a single-use item. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensils can be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. Additionally, containers that contain food products are generally intended as single-service/single-use articles and should not be used indefinitely as food storage, as repeated cleaning may allow for the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to FOOD (USDA - United States Department of Agriculture, Food Code 2022).
During food production observation on 05/30/23 at 11:16 AM, there was a white plastic container with a screw top lid with a handwritten label, Thickener. Staff were storing a measuring utensil, embedded in the thickener. In a follow-up observation on 6/1/23 at 11 AM, in the presence of the DM, the measuring utensil was embedded in the product. In a concurrent interview, the DM acknowledged the scoop should not be stored in the thickener. The surveyor inquired the origin of the white plastic container. The DM stated the
previously-purchased thickener came in the container and it was being reused.
4. Cooking, to be effective in eliminating pathogens, must be adjusted to several factors. These include the anticipated level of pathogenic bacteria in the raw product, the initial temperature of the food, and the food's bulk which affects the time to achieve the needed internal product temperature. Greater numbers and varieties of pathogens generally are found on poultry than on other raw animal foods. Therefore, a higher temperature, in combination with the appropriate time, is needed to cook these products. Food safety requires that poultry reach an internal temperature of 165°F for a minimum of 15 seconds.
During food production observation on 05/31/23, beginning at 11:15 AM, it was noted [NAME] 2 was slicing turkey meat for the noon meal. It was noted there were four individual pieces of meat, three of them were smaller with the fourth one slightly larger, estimated by the surveyor to be approximately five pounds of meat. In a concurrent interview the surveyor asked [NAME] 2 how she knew the turkey was thoroughly cooked. [NAME] 2 indicated she took the temperature of the four pieces of meat, and it was 165°F. The surveyor took a temperature, using the facility's calibrated thermometer, of the larger piece of meat noting it was 155°F. The surveyor indicated to [NAME] 2 that the larger piece of turkey did not reach 165°F rather was 155°F. [NAME] 2 stated, sorry. [NAME] 2 continued to cut the remaining three turkey breasts. No interventions were taken for the fourth, larger turkey breast.
A follow-up kitchen observation on 5/31/23 at 11:35 AM, noted [NAME] 2 place the fourth whole turkey breast back in the original cooking pan, covering it tightly with foil and leaving it on a utility cart. In a follow-up kitchen observation on 5/31/23 at 3:05 PM, it was noted the fourth turkey breast was not in any of the refrigerators or freezers. In a concurrent interview, Dietary Staff 3 indicated the staff ate some of it and the rest was thrown away.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
QAPI Program
(Tag F0867)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and facility document review, the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program (QAPI, a data driven and proactive approach to quality improvement. It combines tw...
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Based on interview and facility document review, the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program (QAPI, a data driven and proactive approach to quality improvement. It combines two approaches - Quality Assurance (QA) and Performance Improvement (PI). QA is a process used to ensure services are meeting quality standards and assuring care reaches a certain level) failed to identify quality deficiencies as evidenced by:
1) Staff Annual Competency Skills checks for the nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants were not done since 2021;
2) The facility did not provide the residents an environment that was homelike. The floors were dirty and sticky, there were foul odors in the building, and the bathroom toilet and walls in the residents' room did not appear clean and looked as if they were not being cleaned adequately;
3) The facility's Registered Dietician (RD) did not provide oversight in the kitchen/dietary department, which resulted in no onsite RD services, and all RD services were remote. The recipes were not being followed and the physician's order was not consistent with the menu;
4) The facility did not provide regular showers to the residents, resulting in them looking dirty and unkempt;
5) The facility had Minimum Data Set Assessment (MDS, a health status screening and assessment tool used for all residents of long-term care nursing facilities) issues, such as late submissions and late quarterly assessments;
6) The facility lacked staff and consistent RNs in the building, lacked management oversight, and there was high turnover of management; and,
7) The call lights in all the residents' bathroom were not within easy reach if the resident fell on the floor.
The failure to identify quality deficiencies potentially prevented the QAPI committee from addressing issues and developing corrective plans of actions to mitigate those areas of concern.
Findings:
1) During an interview on 6/1/23 at 5:47 p.m., the Interim DON stated the annual competency tests for both licensed nurses and the CNAs should have been done yearly, per facility policy. The Interim DON stated the last annual competency skill checks done for the Licensed Nurses and the CNAs was on 2021. During an interview on 06/09/23 at 3:03 p.m., Administrator 1 stated he was not aware of the issue, and this issue was not discussed in QAPI.
2) During an interview on 06/09/23 at 3:03 p.m., Administrator 1 stated he was not aware of the environmental issues, such as the facility not being homelike, the floors were dirty and sticky, there were foul odors in the building, and the bathroom toilet and wall in the residents' rooms did not appear clean and looked as if they were not being cleaned adequately. He stated this issue was not discussed in QAPI.
3) During an interview on 06/09/23 at 3:03 p.m., Administrator 1 stated he was not aware of the lack of RD over-site and that RD services were all remote. He stated this issue was not discussed in QAPI.
4) During an interview on 06/09/23 at 3:03 p.m., Administrator 1 stated he was not aware of the issue about residents not receiving regular showers. He stated this issue was not discussed in QAPI. (Refer to F676)
5) During a concurrent interview and MDS assessment record review, on 6/6/23 at 3:47 p.m., the Interim Director of Nursing (DON) verified, based on the MDS documentation, the scheduled quarterly assessments for seven out of seven sampled residents residents were late or overdue. The Interim DON stated, if the MDS assessments were not completed timely, were overdue or late, the residents could be at risk for not receiving the quality care that they need.
During an interview on 06/09/23 at 3:03 p.m., Administrator 1 stated he was not aware of the issue about MDS late completion and transmission. He stated this issue was not discussed in QAPI.
6) During an interview on 06/09/23 at 3:03 p.m., Administrator 1 stated he was not aware of the issue about management's high turn over rate and lack of consistent RNs in the building. He stated this issue was not discussed in QAPI.
7) During an observation on 5/31/23, 23 out of 23 residents' bathroom call lights were not within reach if they fell on the floor. During an interview on 06/09/23 at 3:03 p.m., Administrator 1 stated he was not aware of the issue about the bathroom call lights. He stated this issue was not discussed in QAPI.
Review of facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program- Governance and Leadership, revised 1/2018, the P&P indicated, the responsibilities of the QAPI committee were to collect and analyze performance indicator data and other information .Identify, evaluate, monitor and improve facility systems and processes that support the delivery of care and services .Identify and help to resolve negative outcomes and/or care quality problems identified during the QAPI process .
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Room Equipment
(Tag F0908)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation of the dietary department, the facility failed to ensure maintenance the physical environment when there were multiple areas of the kitchen with surfaces that were deteriorated, n...
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Based on observation of the dietary department, the facility failed to ensure maintenance the physical environment when there were multiple areas of the kitchen with surfaces that were deteriorated, not smooth or readily cleanable. Failure to maintain the physical environment of dietetic services may promote the growth of pathogenic organisms, create an environment for pest harborage or result in physical contamination of food.
Findings:
1. Food-contact surface is defined as a surface of equipment or utensil with which food normally comes into contact; or a surface of equipment or utensil from which food may drain, drip, or splash into a food, or onto a surface normally in contact with food. Multiuse equipment is subject to deterioration because of its nature, i.e., intended use over an extended period. Certain materials allow harmful chemicals to be transferred to the food being prepared which could lead to foodborne illness. In addition, some materials can affect the taste of the food being prepared. Surfaces that are unable to be routinely cleaned and sanitized because of the materials used, could harbor foodborne pathogens. Deterioration of the surfaces of equipment, such as pitting, may inhibit adequate cleaning of the surfaces of equipment, so that food prepared on or in the equipment becomes contaminated (USDA Food Code and USDA Food Code Annex 2022).
Inability to effectively wash, rinse and sanitize the surfaces of food equipment may lead to the buildup of pathogenic organisms transmissible through food. Studies regarding the rigor required to remove biofilms from smooth surfaces highlight the need for materials of optimal quality in multiuse equipment (USDA Food Code Annex, 2022).
During general kitchen observation on 5/30/23, beginning at 11:12 AM, there were multiple areas of the kitchen that were in disrepair.
a. The primary food production work surface was constructed using a laminate countertop. There were multiple areas of the countertop, measuring greater than 2 inches in length and approximately 1 inch in width, where the laminate was worn exposing wood underneath. Similarly, the cabinets, cabinet doors and drawers were in disrepair. The cabinets appeared to have multiple coats of paint. The paint, when touched, had a sticky, rubbery feel which resulted in a build-up of dried-on food particles. In addition, the paint was chipping off and the overall exterior surface of the doors and drawers of the wood cabinets were no longer smooth and easily cleanable. The cabinet drawers no longer functioned smoothly and were not smooth inside, rather had seams creating crevices.
b. The wire racks in the refrigerator adjacent to the dishwasher no longer had a clean, smooth, easily cleanable surface. The plastic coating on the racks had worn off and there was a build-up of a brownish substance, resembling rust.
In an interview on 5/31/23 at 11:00 AM, with the Dietary Manager (DM), the surveyor inquired if there were currently any pending work orders for the kitchen. She indicated there were none. The surveyor also asked if there had been a recent evaluation of the physical environment in the kitchen. She indicated there was not.
2. It is the standard of practice to ensure maintenance of the physical environment. Floors are to be smooth and of durable construction and are nonabsorbent for easy cleaning. Requirements and restrictions regarding floor coverings, utility lines, and floor/wall junctures are intended to ensure that regular and effective cleaning is possible, and that insect and rodent harborage is minimized (USDA Food Code Annex, 2022).
During general kitchen observation on 5/30/23 at 11:44 AM, it was noted there were multiple broken and missing tiles in the dishwashing area. While the area with missing tiles were filled with a gray product resembling cement, the area was not smooth and easily cleanable, allowing for a buildup of black and brown unidentifiable material.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, sanitary, comfortable and hom...
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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 maintain a safe, clean, sanitary, comfortable and homelike environment for residents, when:
a. there was a strong urine odor (ammonia-like) in the hallway, resident rooms and
bathrooms;
b. the floors were sticky;
c. toilet roll holders were missing in the resident bathrooms, causing toilet paper to
be stored out of reach on the bathroom safety handrail or on the back of the
toilet (toilet tank lid);
d. bathroom walls and cubbies over the toilet bowls had yellow brown splatter;
e. a bathroom fan had a loud noise;
f. urinals and graduates to collect urine, located in bathrooms, were not labeled,
wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts (a mobile tool used to lift, reposition and lower a resident into a
wheelchair or bed), and scales were stored in hallways, causing residents to not
have access to the safety handrails;
g. residents were having to listen to roommate's blaring television; and,
h. bathroom call lights were not checked routinely to ensure they were in
working order, leading to nine out of 17 resident bathrooms' (Rooms 5, 7, 9 16,
17, 19, 21, 22, and 23) call lights not in working order.
This could potentially result in residents becoming depressed, not being able to rest, loss of appetite because of the strong odors, leading to weight loss and further compromise resident medical status, a fall leading to an injury trying to reach the toilet paper or not having access to the hall handrails, development of a bacterial infection such as E. (Escherichia) Coli, Salmonella and Staphylococcus Aureus (most common pathogens (tiny living organism, such as a bacterium or virus, that makes people sick) that cause serious infections such as urinary tract infection, abdominal and pelvic infection, pneumonia and meningitis: inflammation in the tissues that surround the brain and spinal cord) from unclean bathrooms and unlabeled resident urinals and graduates, and residents not being able to call for immediate assistance because the bathroom call light was not in working order, potentially leading to an injury or even death.
Findings:
During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/30/23 at 11:48 a.m., Resident 5 was up in his wheelchair watching his television, which was blaring, while the other three roommates were trying to rest. Resident 5 stated his television headset broke awhile back, and he had not been given a replacement. Resident 43 was teary eyed when he stated he had been at the facility for two years, and he used earplugs because it is so loud in the room due to the blaring television noise.
During multiple observations on 5/31/23 from 10:15 a.m. through 11 a.m.:
1. room [ROOM NUMBER] bathroom fan was making a loud noise, and the bathroom had a strong smell of urine,
2. room [ROOM NUMBER] bathroom had no toilet roll holder,
3. room [ROOM NUMBER] bathroom had brown splatter on the toilet bowl,
4. room [ROOM NUMBER] bathroom had no toilet roll holder, and the toilet paper was being stored
on the toilet safety handrail,
5. room [ROOM NUMBER] bathroom call light was not working. There was a bowel movement in
the toilet leaving a very strong odor in the bathroom and the residents' room,
6. room [ROOM NUMBER] bathroom had no toilet roll holder, and there was no toilet paper within
reach. The unopened toilet roll was being stored in the cubby above the toilet
bowl. The bathroom had a strong foul smell making it hard to breathe,
7. room [ROOM NUMBER] bathroom call light was not working. The toilet roll spring holder was
behind the sink faucet, there was no garbage bag in the garbage can, which was
filthy (thick stuck on grime and paper on the bottom of the garbage can). The walls
had yellowish splatter,
8. Rooms 9, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, and 23 bathroom call lights were not working, and
9. The resident rooms and bathrooms in the [NAME] Hall had a strong urine odor.
During an observation on 5/31/23 at 8:50 a.m., the linoleum hallway floors were
sticky.
During an observation on 5/31/23 at 12:50 p.m., the lunch trays were being passed out in the [NAME] Hall. There was a strong urine odor up and down the hallway and the linoleum floors were sticky.
During an interview on 5/31/23 at 3:45 p.m., Maintenance Director 2 stated he had been helping out at the facility for the past two years. The facility's permanent Maintenance Director was Maintenance Director 1, who was in charge of the facility's Maintenance and Housekeeping Department, had been on vacation. Maintenance Director 2 stated Housekeeper 1 was in charge of the Housekeeping Department for the time being. Maintenance 2 stated the resident room call lights were periodically checked, but there was no log. Maintenance Director 2 stated the bathroom call lights were not checked periodically to make sure they were in working order. Maintenance Director 2 stated the facility was not aware of the bathroom call lights not working until they saw surveyors checking them. Maintenance Director 2 stated Administrator 1 had him go around to the resident bathrooms to check and fix the bathroom call lights needing to be fixed. Maintenance 2 stated he opened up the bathroom call lights not working and cleaned the electrical contact areas, which were dirty. Maintenance Director 2 stated the nurses and/or CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) would let the Maintenance Director know, verbally or by writing, what needed to be repaired in the, Maintenance Log, located at the nurse's station. Maintenance Director 2 stated, if a toilet roll holder was missing, housekeeping should have noticed while cleaning the resident's bathroom and/or the nurses/CNAs, and notified the Maintenance Director, who could have bought replacements.
During concurrent observations and interviews on 5/31/23 at 4:45 p.m., Unlicensed Staff F stated the toilet roll holder was missing and the open toilet roll was being stored on the toilet safety handrail out of reach, which was a hygiene and safety issue. Unlicensed Staff F stated, if there was a maintenance issue, she would verbally notify the Maintenance Director or write a repair request in the, Maintenance Log. Unlicensed Staff F stated there was a strong urine/bowel movement odor in room [ROOM NUMBER]'s bathroom, the bathroom fan was making a loud noise, which should have been addressed to the Maintenance Director, and there was an unlabeled graduate to collect urine and a urinal in the cubbies above the toilet bowl, which was an infection control issue. Unlicensed Staff F stated she would address the odor in the bathroom to the nurse. In room [ROOM NUMBER], Unlicensed Staff F stated the toilet roll holder was missing and the open toilet paper was stored on the toilet safety handrail. The toilet paper stored on the toilet safety handrail was out of reach. Unlicensed Staff F stated how the toilet roll was being stored was an infection control and safety issue. Unlicensed Staff F stated room [ROOM NUMBER]B's television was blaring, which was a noise issue. Unlicensed Staff F stated the blaring television was not fair to the other residents. Unlicensed Staff F stated the facility was the residents' home and should feel like a homelike environment. When walking up and down the [NAME] hallway, Unlicensed Staff F confirmed there was a strong urine odor. Unlicensed Staff F stated the housekeeping cleaned the resident rooms and bathrooms and showers, daily.
Unlicensed Staff F stated room [ROOM NUMBER]'s bathroom had a missing toilet roll and the graduates stored in the cubbies above the toilet bowl should have been labeled.
During an interview on 5/31/23 at 5:20 p.m., Resident 38 stated the television noise was very loud. Resident 38 stated she had never been offered a headset for her television. Resident 38 stated she and her roommate nearest her watched the same show, so it was not too bad, but there was a noise issue when all four televisions were on. Resident 38 stated there was a strong urine odor in the room because Resident 9, who had dementia, would pull her brief down as she walked to the bathroom and dripped urine all the way to the bathroom. She would miss the toilet as well. Resident 38 stated Resident 12 would not let staff change her brief to the point her entire bed became wet, causing the room to have a severe urine smell. Resident 38 stated she bought an air freshener to spray the room and her privacy curtain, to help with the urine odor. Resident 38 stated housekeeping would clean the urine on the floor and the resident's mattress.
During an interview on 5/31/23 at 5:05 p.m., Licensed Staff I stated Resident 37, Resident 30, Resident 158, Resident 4 and Resident 22, whose bathroom call lights were broken, used the bathroom and were fall risks. Licensed Staff I stated it was important for residents to be able to call for help when they fell in the bathroom. Licensed Staff I stated the call light system should always be within reach and in good working condition to ensure residents' safety and to ensure residents had a way of communicating to staff if they needed help with anything.
During an observation on 6/1/23 at 10:06 a.m., room [ROOM NUMBER]'s wall, by the bathroom garbage can, had orange splatter.
During an observation on 6/1/23 at 10:19 a.m., room [ROOM NUMBER] bathroom had a strong urine/stool odor.
During an observation on 06/1/23 10:22 a.m., room [ROOM NUMBER] had no toilet roll holder, the graduate stored in the cubby over the toilet was not labeled, the toilet seat was up and had brown splatter on the underneath side of the seat, and the garbage can was still filthy.
During an observation on 6/1/23 at 10:25 a.m., room [ROOM NUMBER]'s bathroom wall, near the toilet safety handrail, had brown splatter.
During an observation on 6/1/23 and 11:45 a.m., room [ROOM NUMBER]'s and room [ROOM NUMBER]'s bathroom call lights were not working. The resident in 1A and the resident in 7C could get up to the bathroom. The [NAME] Hall between room [ROOM NUMBER] & room [ROOM NUMBER] had a strong foul stool smell. Licensed Staff B stated the resident in room [ROOM NUMBER]A usually, went around this time. Licensed Staff B asked the CNA to check on the resident and clean her. Licensed Staff B stated he talked to Resident 209, who told him the toilet seat was too low for her. Licensed Staff B stated he was going to get her a raised toilet seat and a bedside commode. room [ROOM NUMBER]'s bathroom had a strong urine and foul stool smell (putrid and rotten odor). Resident 38 stated it smelled, bad in the room.
During an interview on 6/2/23 at 9:30 a.m., Resident 52 stated it made her angry knowing a call light was not within a resident's reach and call lights were not in good working condition.
During an interview on 6/2/23 at 9:49 a.m., Unlicensed Staff O stated, ensuring a call light was in good working condition and within a resident's reach was important so staff could respond in case a resident fell or if the resident needed medication, needed help with transferring or the resident needed any help at all. Unlicensed Staff O stated a call light not working and not within a resident's reach was a safety risk and could result in a fall, choking episodes and unmet needs.
During an observation on 6/05/23 at 4:04 p.m., the [NAME] Hall between room [ROOM NUMBER] and room [ROOM NUMBER] had a putrid and rotten odor.
During an interview on 6/7/23 9:27 a.m. the Interim DON (Director of Nursing) was asked about the television noise levels in resident rooms, especially the rooms with four residents. The Interim DON stated it could be a concern if it affected a resident's sleep. The facility had headsets for the televisions, and the facility also offered earplugs.
During an interview with 6/7/23 at 1:20 p.m., Housekeeper 2 stated her shift was from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Housekeeper 2 stated she first cleaned the bathrooms and then swept the resident rooms before breakfast. After the residents were done with their breakfast, she would clean the bathroom again, then the resident's room, mop the bathroom with a soaked pad and then the resident's floor with a new soaked pad. Housekeeper 2 stated she took a paper towel, wet it with water, and then cleaned the resident bathroom mirror. Housekeeper 2 stated she did not have glass cleaner for the mirrors. Housekeeper 2 stated she would clean the inner part of the bathroom garbage can if the garbage can was dirty. Housekeeper 2 stated she used the 730-disinfectant (disinfectant cleaner is a one-step hospital-use germicidal, disinfectant cleaner) solution, which she dispensed from the programmed dispensers, located in the laundry room, into the spray bottle, to clean the resident bathrooms and resident furniture and bed. Housekeeper 2 stated she used the 330-disinfectant solution (a high-performance odor control, degreasing cleaning solution) for the floors.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 6/9/23 at 9:08 a.m., when the Interim DON saw resident equipment (wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts and body weight scales), stored throughout the Garden and [NAME] hallways blocking areas for residents to be able to use the safety handrails, which supported residents and kept them steady as they walked, she stated, Yes, it could be a safety issue because the residents did not have access to the safety handrails.
During an interview on 6/9/23 at 9:53 a.m., the Infection Preventionist (IP) was asked if she worked with the housekeepers on cleaning/disinfecting the resident rooms and bathrooms. The IP stated she did not because there was a language barrier. The IP stated she did surveillance on the housekeepers' hand sanitizing before and after leaving a room, using the correct personal protection equipment (PPE: gowns, gloves, face shields, goggles, facemasks, amongst others, worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials) based on transmission precautions needed, gowning and removing the PPE correctly, and hand washing after removing gloves. When the IP was asked if she was aware of the multiple infection control issues, such as yellow/brown splatter on the bathroom walls and toilet seats, after the housekeeper had cleaned the bathroom, no toilet roll holders, causing toilet paper to be stored on the toilet safety handrail, and urinals and graduates stored in the cubbies above the resident bathroom toilet bowl not being labeled, the IP stated she was not aware of the issues. The IP stated residents' personal equipment such as urinals and graduates should always be labeled to prevent the spread of germs. The IP stated a resident could be moved to another room, and staff would not know which resident the equipment belonged to if it was not labeled. The IP stated the toilet roll holders should have been replaced for infection control.
During a concurrent interview and observation on 6/9/23 at 10:12 a.m., the surveyor accompanied the IP into room [ROOM NUMBER]'s bathroom to show her the infection control issues. The garbage can did not have a garbage bag in it, and the garbage can looked as dirty as it was on 5/31/23 at 10:46 a.m. The IP confirmed there was splatter on the wall near the resident toilet safety handrail and some yellowish smear in the cubbies located above the toilet bowl, where residents' urinals, graduates and other personal equipment was stored plus the equipment was not labeled with the resident's name. The IP stated she did surveillance on the housekeepers for gloving, hand hygiene and proper PPE, but the Maintenance Director was responsible for making sure housekeeping was keeping the resident's rooms and bathrooms clean/disinfected. The janitor was supposed to power spray the residents' garbage cans weekly. The IP did not know if there was a weekly cleaning schedule for the resident bathroom garbage cans. The IP felt, when the housekeepers mopped the hallways and the resident rooms and bathrooms, the disinfectant caused the strong urine smell because the linoleum was so old.
During an interview on 6/9/23 at 12:15 p.m., with the help of the Activities Director (AD) interpreting, Housekeeper 3 stated she used 730-disinfectant to disinfect the resident's bathroom and to mop the bathrooms and resident rooms. Housekeeper 3 stated she sprayed the 330-disinfectant solution onto a clean towel to clean/disinfect the resident's over bed table, nightstand and the light above the resident's bed. Housekeeper 3 stated she used a paper towel, wet it with water to clean the resident bathroom mirrors because there was no glass cleaner.
A review of the, Call Bells logs, received on 6/1/23 at 4 p.m., dated 1/18/23, 2/16/23, 3/15/23, 4/23/23, and 5/6/23, indicated the resident call lights were checked routinely and were functioning, but there were no check marks indicating the resident bathroom call lights were checked routinely to make sure they were in working order.
The facility policy and procedure titled, Answering The Call Light, dated 1/2017, indicated: Policy: The purpose of this procedure is to respond to the resident's requests and needs. Process: . 7. Report all defective call lights to the nurse supervisor promptly .
The facility policy and procedure titled, Quality of Life - Homelike Environment, dated 1/2018, indicated: Policy: Residents are provided with a safe, clean comfortable and homelike environment . Process: . 2. The facility staff and management shall maximize, to the extent possible, the characteristics of the facility that reflect a personalized, homelike setting. These characteristics include: A. Clean, sanitary, odor reduced and orderly environment .
The facility job description titled, Administrator, revised 10/16/15, indicated: Position Summary: The Administrator is responsible for planning and is accountable for all activities and departments of the Center subject to rules and regulations promulgated by government agencies to ensure proper health care services to residents. The Administrator administers, directs, and coordinates all activities of the Center to assure that the highest degree of quality of care is consistently provided to residents . 4. Puts customers service first: Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights . 12. Concerns his/herself with the safety of all Nursing Center residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also ensures that the Center adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the Center's fire, safety, and disaster plans . 13. Oversees and guides department managers in the development and use of the department policies and procedures. 14. Reviews and evaluates the work performance of assigned personnel .
The facility job description titled, IP, revised 10/19/17, indicated: Position Summary: Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and providing infection data and trends to nursing staff and health care practitioners; consulting on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies; providing education and training; and implementing evidence-based infection control practices, including those mandated by regulatory and licensing agencies, and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Responsibilities/Account Abilities: . 2.4 Education, including training in infection prevention and control practices, to ensure compliance with facility requirements as well as State and Federal regulation .
The facility Job Description titled, Registered Nurse, revised 10/23/15, indicated: . Responsibilities/Accountabilities: . 5) Communication: . 5. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient .
The facility job description titled, Licensed Vocational Nurse, revised 10/19/15, indicated: . Responsibilities/Accountabilities: . 13. Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment .
The facility Job Description titled, CNA, revised 10/19/15, indicated: . Responsibilities/Accountabilities: . 12. cleans areas of Spillage or accidents . 22. Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment . 24. Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families .
The facility Job description titled, Maintenance Director, revised 10/19/15, indicated: Position Summary: The Maintenance Director is responsible for the overall maintenance operation of the center, and he/she is responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on equipment. Other responsibilities of the Maintenance Director include ordering and requisitioning supplies and equipment as needed, performing regular daily, weekly and monthly maintenance checks, as shown on, Preventive Maintenance Calendar, and assigning duties and work assignments. The Maintenance Director follows established safety rules and policies and procedures of the maintenance department, keeps required records and submits them to the Administrator and Property Manager when required, and cooperates with other employees and department heads. Responsibilities/Accountabilities: 1. Performs overall supervision of the Maintenance Department including, hands-on performance of maintenance and repair work, 2. Maintains the building in good repair and free of hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, etc., 3. Maintains the building and grounds in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, . 5. Maintains required records and reports as outlined in the policies and procedures of the Maintenance Department, . 8. Orients and instructs all maintenance personnel, 9. Participates in and plans in-service programs, as necessary, . 12. Reviews and evaluates the work performance of assigned personnel as well as counsel/discipline assigned personnel according to established company personnel policy, 13. Assigns work assignments and duty schedules, 14. Remains on call for emergencies seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, . 19. Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights, .
The facility job description titled, Housekeeping Aide, revised 10/16/15, indicated: Position Summary: The Housekeeping Aide ensures that the center is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times to provide for care and welfare of the customers in a healthful environment. In addition, he/she ensures that good housekeeping services are performed in every department of the center and are planned in cooperation with the department head. Responsibilities/Accountabilities: 1. Follows specific cleaning and service instructions as outlined by the director of environmental services, 2. Follows cleaning procedures in a safe manner, 3. Completes all assignments scheduled in each unit, 4.
Gives an assigned unit the attention needed to provide a sanitary, odor free, orderly environment for all concerns, 5. Checks stock and notifies supervisor of supply needs .
The facility job description titled, Cleaning and Disinfecting Residents' Rooms, dated 1/18/18, indicated: Policy: The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting resident rooms. Process: 1. Housekeeping surfaces (e.g., floors, tabletops) will be cleaned on a regular basis, when spills occur, and when these surf aces are visibly soiled. 2. Environmental surfaces will be disinfected (or cleaned) on a regular basis (e.g., daily, three times per week) and when surfaces are visibly soiled . Walls, blinds, and window curtains in resident areas will be cleaned when these surfaces are visibly contaminated or soiled . 9. Clean medical waste containers intended for reuse (e.g., bins, pails, cans, etc.) daily or when such receptacles become visibly contaminated with blood, body fluids or other potentially infectious materials. 10. Perform hand hygiene after removing gloves . 14. Clean curtains, window blinds, and walls when they are visibly soiled or dusty .
The facility policy and Procedure titled, Deep Cleaning, dated 1/2018, indicated: Policy: To ensure that rooms will be deep cleaned on a scheduled basis. Process: . Housekeeping protocol: . l. Sanitize and Disinfect bathroom and report any concerns to Maintenance, M. Wipe and sanitize all surfaces, n. Mop and sanitize all flooring .
The facility policy and procedure titled, Noise Control, dated 1/2018, indicated: The facility strives to maintain comfortable sound levels that enhance privacy when privacy is desired, that encourage interaction when social participation is desired, and that do not interfere with residents' hearing. Process: . 3. Sound level of radios and televisions shall not disturb other residents .
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
Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure there were sufficient and competent nursing staff to meet the residents needs and assure resident safety, when the f...
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Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure there were sufficient and competent nursing staff to meet the residents needs and assure resident safety, when the facility did not provide adequate staffing based on their facility assessment, for 19 out of 31 days for 3/2023, 15 out of 25 days for 4/2023, 21 out of 31 days for 5/2023, and three out of five days from 6/1/23 up to 6/5/23. The facility did not ensure there were enough night shift Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) on duty for 17 out of 30 days on 4/2023, 18 out of 31 days for 5/2023, and three out of six days from 6/1/23 up to 6/6/23. These failures could compromised resident safety, which could result in falls, injuries and increased incidents of abuse.
Findings:
During an interview on 4/25/23 at 11:52 a.m., Unlicensed Staff A stated the facility was frequently short-staffed. Unlicensed Staff A stated he had 11 residents to care for today. Unlicensed Staff A stated it was difficult to care for all their residents under their care if they were short-staffed, but they did their best. Unlicensed Staff A stated short-staffing could lead to late provision of care or residents not receiving the care that they need. Unlicensed Staff A stated short-staffing could lead to accidents and falls.
During an interview on 4/25/23 at 12:52 p.m., Licensed Staff B stated the facility was
short-staffed. Licensed Staff B stated there were multiple occasions where his coworkers, both nurses and Certified Nursing Aides (CNAs) complained to him about the facility's staffing-shortage. Licensed Staff B stated short-staffing was a safety issue and could lead to accidents, injuries, falls, inappropriate care and late provisions of care.
During an interview on 4/25/23 at 12:56 p.m., Resident 49 stated sometimes she felt angry and annoyed because, people does [sic] not come when I call for help, and I don't do it a lot because I don't need a lot of help.
During an interview on 4/25/23 at 1:15 p.m., the Activities Director (AD) stated she felt there were days the facility did not have enough staff to care for the residents. The AD stated staffing-shortage could lead to late provision of care or residents not getting the care they needed. The AD stated short-staffing was a safety issue and could lead to falls, accidents and injuries. The AD stated short-staffing could also increase the incidents of abuse, because staff would have more residents assigned to them to care for, and the staff would not have enough time to monitor everyone since they would be busy providing care to a lot of residents.
During an interview on 4/25/23 at 2 p.m., Licensed Staff C stated the facility was short-staffed. Licensed Staff C stated short-staffing could lead to late provision of care or worse, care not being provided at all. Licensed Staff C stated short-staffing could compromise residents' safety and could lead to increased incidents of injuries, falls and accidents. Licensed Staff C stated there could also be increased incidents of abuse because of lack of staff oversight.
During an interview on 4/25/23 at 2:29 p.m., Licensed Staff C stated staff tried their best to watch out for their residents and ensure their safety however it was difficult to do it consistently as the facility was frequently short-staffed.
During an interview on 4/25/23 at 2:27 p.m., Resident 4 stated the facility needed more CNAs. Resident 4 stated a lot of times there was only one CNA working on night shift. Resident 4 stated short-staffing resulted in her fall a while back but did not want to elaborate. Resident 4 stated short-staffing also resulted in staff not giving their residents the care they needed, timely. Resident 4 stated, night shift staff would take hours before helping the residents with their needs. Resident 4 stated this made her angry and not want to be there. Resident 4 stated this facility was, One and a half stars and shitty.
During an interview on 4/25/23 at 2:39 p.m., Unlicensed Staff D stated the facility was
short-staffed sometimes but knew the Administrator was doing everything he could to hire more staff. Unlicensed Staff D stated short-staffing could lead to falls, accidents and increased incidents of abuse. Unlicensed Staff D stated short-staffing could also lead to delay in provision of care which could lead to residents' feeling irritable and angry.
During a review of the daily total number (#) of direct care nurses and CNAs working in a
24-hour period, the facility did not meet the # of direct care staff. CNA's for 3/2023, for 17 out of 31 days on these dates: CNAs: 3/1/23- 11.9 CNAs, 3/2/23- 9 CNAs, 3/3/23- 11 CNAs, 3/4/23- 9.5 CNA's, 3/5/23-10.5 CNAs, 3/6/23- 8.5 CNAs, 3/7/23- 12 CNAs, 3/8/23- 11 CNAs, 3/9/23- 11 CNAs, 3/11/23- 9 CNAs, 3/12/23- 9 CNAs, 3/14/23- 11 CNAs, 3/18- 11 CNAs, 3/19/23-12 CNAs, 3/23/23- 12 CNAs, 3/25/23- 11 CNAs and 3/26/23- 10 CNAs.
During a review of the daily total # of direct care nurses and CNAs working in a 24-hour period, the facility did not meet the # of direct care staff for both the Licensed Nurses and CNA's for 4/2023, for 15 out of 25 days on these dates: Licensed Nurses: 4/17/23- 4 nurses. For CNAs: 4/1/23- 11 CNAs, 4/2/23- 11 CNAs, 4/7/23- 12 CNAs, 4/8/23- 10 CNAs, 4/9/23- 7 CNAs, 4/10/23-12 CNAs, 4/11/23- 12 CNAs, 4/12/23- 12 CNAs, 4/13/23- 12 CNAs, 4/15/23-11 CNAs, 4/16/23- 12 CNAs, 4/20/23- 12 CNAs, 4/22/23- 8 CNAs, 4/23/23- 10 CNAs.
During a review of the daily total # of direct care nurses and CNAs working in a 24-hour period, the facility did not meet the # of direct care staff for both the Licensed Nurses and CNA's from 5/1/23 to 5/31/23, for 18 of 31 days on these date for Licensed Nurses: 5/7/23- 4 nurses. The facility did not meet the # of direct care staff of CNA's for 21 out of 31 days on these dates: For CNAs: 5/1/23- 12 CNAs, 5/2/23- 13 CNAs, 5/3/23- 13 CNAs, 5/4/23- 12 CNAs, 5/5/23- 11 CNAs, 5/6/23- 9 CNAs, 5/10/23-12 CNAs, 5/13/23-10 CNAs, 5/14/23- 7 CNAs, 5/16/23- 11 CNAs, 5/17/23- 8 CNAs, 5/19/23- 11 CNAs, 5/20/23- 12 CNAs, 5/21/23- 9 CNAs, 5/22/23- 10 CNAs, 5/23/23- 11 CNAs, 5/24/23- 11 CNAs, 5/27/23-12 CNAs, 5/28/23- 11 CNAs, 5/30/23- 12 CNAs, 5/31/23- 11 CNAs.
During a review of the daily total # of direct care nurses and CNAs working in a 24-hour period, the facility did not meet the # of direct care staff for three out of five days on these dates for CNAs: 6/3/23- 9 CNAs, 6/4/23- 9 CNAs, 6/5/23- 11 CNAs.
During a concurrent interview and Facility Assessment staffing requirement record review on 4/28/23 at 3:31 p.m., the former Administrator verified the facility needed a total of five nurses and 13 CNAs in a 24-hour period to be able to provide adequate and safe care to the residents at the facility. The Administrator stated the facility was barely meeting the 3.5 hours patient per day (HPPD, the number of hours allocated in the nursing day for patients). The former Administrator verified the facility was short-staffed. The former Administrator stated
short-staffing could put residents at risk for falls, accidents and injuries. The former Administrator stated this could also lead to staff burn-out thereby placing the residents at risk for abusive behavior.
During an interview on 6/6/23 at 4:45 p.m., Resident 52 stated a few nights ago there was only one CNA to care for all the residents at the facility on night shift. Resident 52 stated it was not safe for other residents out there, and staff was always in a rush to provide care. Resident 52 stated sometimes the CNAs would not even come to help.
During an interview on 6/6/23 at 4:30 p.m., Licensed Staff C stated the facility was always short-staffed. Licensed Staff C stated the residents were not receiving the quality care they needed. Licensed Staff C stated lack of staffing placed the vulnerable residents at risk for care not being rendered and for late provision of care. Licensed Staff C stated the safety of the residents were placed at risk due to the staffing shortage. Licensed Staff C stated she came to work and could not help but wonder if there was anybody coming to replace her on the floor at the end of her shift. Licensed Staff C stated she got really nervous, and it was difficult to come to work feeling that way.
During a night shift staffing record review on 6/7/23 at 3:24 p.m., it indicated the facility was short-staffed on night shift for a total of 17 out of 30 days for the month of 4/2023, when there were only two CNAs scheduled for night shift on these dates: 4/4/23, 4/6/23, 4/7/23, 4/8/23, 4/10/23, 4/11/23, 4/15/23, 4/16/23, 4/17/23, 4/19/23, 4/21/23, 4/22/23, 4/23/23, 4/24/23, 4/25/23 and 4/30/23, and only one CNA was scheduled to work on night shift on this date: 4/13/23. It also indicated the facility was short-staffed on night shift for a total 18 out of 31 days for 5/2023, when only two CNAs were scheduled to work on night shift on these dates: 5/1/23, 5/3/23, 5/4/23, 5/6/23, 5/7/23, 5/10/23, 5/11/23, 5/12/23, 5/13/23, 5/15/23, 5/16/23, 5/20/23, 5/24/23, 5/25/23, 5/28/23 and 5/30/23, and only one CNA was scheduled to work on night shift on these dates: 5/14/23 and 5/31/23. It also indicated the facility was short-staffed on night shift for a total three out of six days for the month of 6/2023, when only two CNAs were scheduled to work on these dates: 6/3/23, 6/4/23 and 6/6/23.
During a concurrent interview and Facility Assessment record review on 6/7/23 at 3:40 p.m., Administrator 1 verified the Facility Assessment recommended one CNA per 16 to 18 residents. Based on the staffing information provided by the facility, Administrator 1 verified the facility only had one to two CNAs most days on night shift. Administrator 1 stated the facility had residents with varying level of needs. Based on the night shift staffing document provided by the facility, Administrator 1 and the Interim DON verified the facility only had one to two CNAs scheduled on night shift most days from 4/2023 up to 6/6/2023. Administrator 1 agreed that based on the Facility Assessment, the facility could schedule two CNAs on night shift, only if the facility census was equal to 36 or below. When asked if the facility census ever dropped down to 36, Administrator 1 and the Interim DON were unable to confirm.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Behavioral Health Sciences, dated 1/2018, the P&P indicated, .staff are scheduled in sufficient numbers to manage the resident needs throughout the day, evening and night.
During a review of the Facility Assessment, dated 3/29/23, it indicated the facility's main goal was to be able to provide proper care and treatment of the residents at the facility. The facility assessment indicated the facility should provide a total of five nurses in a 24-hour period. The facility assessment indicated CNAs would have a total of seven to eight residents on morning shift, ten to 12 residents on the afternoon shift and 16 to 18 residents on night shift.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0801
(Tag F0801)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on dietetic services observations, dietary and administrative staff interview and administrative document review, the facility failed to ensure a Registered Dietitian (RD) and/or Dietary Manager...
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Based on dietetic services observations, dietary and administrative staff interview and administrative document review, the facility failed to ensure a Registered Dietitian (RD) and/or Dietary Manager (DM) comprehensively evaluated the effectiveness of the food service operation, as evidenced by:
* Lapses in the delivery of services associated with staff competency (Cross Reference F802);
* Meal distribution accuracy, nutritional values of food and physician orders, consistent with the current standard of practice, the approved diet manual and RD approved menu (Cross Reference F804 and F808);
* Food safety (Cross Reference F812);
* The dietetic services physical environment (Cross Reference F908); and,
* Provision of guidance and oversight to the Dietary Manager.
Failure to ensure dietetic services were accurately and effectively delivered may result in compromising the nutritional status of residents through the potential transmission of foodborne illness, incorrect plating of physician-ordered therapeutic diets and/or decreased nutritional intake due to poor resident acceptance of meals. Lack of oversight by the RD of food and nutrition services had the potential to affect the 57 residents residing at the facility.
Findings:
1. For the RD, scope of practice focuses on food, nutrition, and dietetics practice, as well as related services developed, directed, and provided by the RD. The scope of practice in nutrition and dietetics encompasses the range of roles, activities, and regulations within which nutrition and dietetics practitioners perform, including resident assessments related to medical nutrition therapy (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics).
During the annual recertification survey from 5/30-6/12/23, there were multiple issues identified with respect to the delivery of food and nutrition services (Cross Reference F692, 802, 804, 808, 812 and 908).
In an interview with the Registered Dietitian (RD) on 6/1/23 beginning at 10:00 AM, she indicated within the last two months she started working for the facility under a contractual agreement. The RD indicated she worked solely remotely and had never been onsite. The surveyor asked how she provided guidance, oversight, and training to food-service staff, she stated her duties were limited to provision of clinical nutrition care and had not provided support to the Dietetic Services Department.
In an interview on 6/1/23 beginning at 10:45 AM, the Interim Director of Nurses acknowledged the RD was working only remotely, and they were looking for a replacement who would provide the required services in accordance with standards of practice for food and nutrition services.
Review of the fully-executed contract, dated 3/9/23, noted the, RD shall make recommendations necessary to comply with all rules and regulations .to said food service facility or to the service of meals herein. The contract listed the responsibilities of the consultant to provide services to the facility which included, but not limited to, consultation to the facility regarding planning and ongoing evaluations of the food service needs and in-service education to staff and to provide dietary consultation to any resident in the facility. There was no evidence the RD provided or planned to provide any future onsite services.
2. The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2013 113 (6 Suppl): S56-71) describes a professional scope of practice that allows the RD to conduct a nutrition-focused physical examination, often referred to as a clinical assessment that would include findings from evaluation of body systems, muscle and subcutaneous fat wasting, oral health, hair, skin and nails, signs of edema, suck/swallow/breath ability, appetite and affect. This would include the ability to differentiate normal vs non-normal findings; assess and intervene in findings that are relevant to the patient's care and refer and collaborate with the medical/interdisciplinary team.
In a telephone interview with the RD on 6/1/23 beginning at 10 AM, the surveyor inquired how one would complete a comprehensive nutrition focused physical exam, which included the resident in the development and planning for their nutritional needs and would include tasks such as interviewing the resident and conducting dining observations. The RD stated, upon admission, she would evaluate any hospital records and use that information as part of the assessment. She also stated she did not believe a physical assessment was within her scope of practice and would evaluate nutritional status based solely on weight changes and dietary intake. The RD also indicated she would rely on the Dietary Manager and nursing staff for any resident-specific information. The RD indicated she reviewed weight variances routinely, but it was the Interdisciplinary Team who decided what interventions would be implemented. With respect to care planning, she would develop a plan as part of a medical record review nutrition assessment, enter it into the electronic medical record and rely on facility staff to read the plan and implement. The RD also indicated she was not actively involved in any facility committees such as the weight variance, care planning or interdisciplinary.
The DM has no scope of practice in the State regulatory framework of healthcare for the provision of nutrition care. The role of the DM is to be responsible for the daily operations of food-service department; Provide guidance to ensure food quality, safety standards, and client expectations are satisfactorily met; Maintains records of department personnel, income and expenditures, food, supplies, inventory levels, and equipment (Association of Food and Nutrition Professionals).
3. During intermittent food production observation of the noon meal on 5/31/23 from 9 AM - 11:30 AM, [NAME] 2 was not following the standardized recipes. The menu called for roast turkey with a bearnaise sauce, rosemary cauliflower and peas and sherbet for dessert. On 05/31/23 at 11:45 AM, the DM notified staff there was no sherbet for lunch for which she substituted ice cream for all diets except for the renal diets who would receive applesauce.
On 05/31/23 at 12:37 PM, in an interview, the surveyor asked the DM if she had access to an order guide as part of the menu packet. The DM indicated she did have access to it but did not use it as she used the menu and made a grocery list from that. The DM stated the cooks probably did not make the bearnaise sauce because all the ingredients were not available. Review of the bearnaise sauce revealed it required tarragon and lemon juice and the vegetables would have required rosemary. None of these ingredients were available.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0919
(Tag F0919)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure:
1. the call light (a device used by a patien...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure:
1. the call light (a device used by a patient to signal his or her need for assistance from professional staff) was within the residents' reach for three out of 16 sampled residents, (Resident 22, 47 and 207) and one unsampled resident (Resident 26);
2. the room call light system was working for one out of 16 sampled residents (Residents 157);
3. the residents' bathroom call light could be accessed by a resident lying on the floor for 16 out of 17 bathrooms (Rooms 1 through 9, Rooms 16 through 19, and Rooms 21 through 23); and,
4. the bathroom call lights were in good working condition for nine out of 17 resident bathrooms (Rooms 5, 7, 9 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, and 23).
These failures could result in accidents, a resident falling to the bathroom floor and being unable to signal staff they needed immediate assistance, late provision of care or care not being rendered at all, and left Resident 157 feeling hopeless and worried, resulting in lack of sleep because her call light was not working for two days.
Findings:
1. A review of Resident 26's face sheet indicated he was 61 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities), Anxiety (Feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness that may occur as a reaction to stress), Cognitive Communication Deficit (difficulty with thinking and how someone uses language) and Dysarthia (slurred or slow speech that can be difficult to understand). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 2/20/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 11, indicating moderately impaired cognition (the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses). Resident 26's functional status indicated he required limited to extensive assistance of one staff when performing his Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
During an observation on 5/30/23 at 10:17 a.m. Resident 26's call light in his room was not within his reach.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/30/23 at 10:20 a.m., Unlicensed Staff A verified Resident 26's call light was on the floor behind the head of his bed. Unlicensed Staff A stated the call light should always be within a resident's reach. Unlicensed Staff B stated, not having the call light within a resident's reach could lead to residents not being able to call for assistance and could lead to increased incidences of falls and accidents.
A review of Resident 22's face sheet indicated he was 76 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included Hypertension (HTN, high or raised blood pressure), Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions) and bipolar disorder (a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration). His Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 1/12/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 15, indicating intact cognition. Resident 22's functional status indicated he required supervision with set-up or assistance of one staff when performing his Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
During an observation on 5/30/23 at 10:25 a.m., Resident 22's call light was not within reach.
A review of Resident 47's, admission Record, indicated Resident 47 was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses including Parkinson's (a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination), dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities), muscle weakness, lack of coordination, and need for assistance with personal care, amongst others.
A review of Resident 47's, Hospice Election Statement, signed 3/8/23, indicated Resident 47 was started on Hospice on 3/8/23.
During an observation on 5/30/23 at 11:21 a.m., Resident 47's Call light was positioned by his left pillow out of his reach, preventing Resident 47 to be able to call for assistance.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/31/23 at 8:50 a.m., Resident 47's bed controls were at the right foot of his bed and his call light was hooked to the left side of his pillow, out of reach.
A review of Resident 207's, admission Record, indicated Resident 207 was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses of muscle weakness, history of falling, age-related cognition decline, protein calorie malnutrition (imbalance between the nutrients your body needs to function and the nutrients it gets. Symptoms include weakness, faintness and fatigue).
During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/30/23 at 1:06 PM, Resident 207's call light was dangling on the left side of her bed out of reach, preventing Resident 207 from being able to call for assistance.
2. A review of Resident 157's face sheet indicated she was 86 years-old, initially admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included Dysphagia (Difficulty swallowing), Cognitive Communication Deficit (a disorders wherein a person has difficulty communicating because of injury to the brain that controls the ability to think) and Orthostatic Hypotension ( a condition in which your blood pressure suddenly drops when you stand up from a seated or lying position). Her Minimum Data Sheet Assessment (MDS, a federally-mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes), dated 5/31/23, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognitive condition of residents) score was 12, indicating moderately impaired cognition. Resident 157's functional status indicated she required extensive assistance of one staff when performing her Activities of Daily Living (ADL, tasks of everyday life which includes eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet).
During an interview on 5/30/23 at 11:41 a.m., Resident 157 stated her call light was not working for over two days now. Resident 157 stated she was told her call light could not be fixed yesterday because there was no maintenance staff to fix her call light because it was the holiday. Resident 157 stated she felt hopeless and wished her call light could get fixed. Resident 157 stated it was really hard not having a way of communicating to staff if she needed help with something. Resident 157 stated she was worried that if there was an emergency, no one would come to help her. Resident 157 stated this caused her not to sleep well.
3. During observations on 5/31/23 between 10:15 a.m. and 10:21 a.m., room [ROOM NUMBER], 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, and 23 bathroom call lights were noted to have call lights with a button and no pull cord or other device to activate the call system if a resident was on the floor.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/31/23 at 10:25 a.m., Unlicensed Staff Q verified room [ROOM NUMBER]'s bathroom call light did not have a pull cord which could have made it easier for residents to reach in case they fell on the ground. Unlicensed Staff Q stated the bathroom call light was not within a resident's reach if the resident fell to the ground, which presented a safety risk for the residents. Unlicensed Staff Q stated a call light should always be within the resident's reach. Unlicensed Staff Q stated it would be difficult for a resident to call for staff assistance if the call light was not working or if the call light was not within a resident's reach. Unlicensed Staff Q stated, if the bathroom call light had a pull cord, there was a bigger chance a resident who fell in the bathroom could reach it to call for staff assistance.
During an interview on 5/31/23 at 10:27 a.m., Unlicensed Staff F stated none of the call lights in the resident bathrooms had a pull cord which could have made it easier for residents to reach in case they fall in the bathroom. Unlicensed Staff F stated it was a definite safety risk for residents if the bathroom call light was not in reach and a resident was on the floor, injured and unable to move toward the call light to ask for staff assistance. Unlicensed Staff F stated, if the call light in the bathroom had a pull cord, residents might have a bigger chance of calling for help and staff assistance even though they fell in the bathroom.
During multiple observations while touring the [NAME] hallway on 5/31/23 between 10:46 a.m. and 11 a.m., Rooms 1-9 resident bathroom call lights either had a push button or tiny medal switch and no cord or other device to activate the call system from the floor.
During an interview on 5/31/23 at 4:15 p.m., Administrator 1 stated he was not aware of the resident bathroom call light change whereby a resident should be able to access the bathroom call light system from the floor. When Administrator 1 was asked if the residents could reach the bathroom call light on the wall near the toilet bowl if the resident fell to the floor, Administrator 1 stated it would depend on how the resident was positioned on the floor. Administrator 1 stated he was in charge of in-servicing the department heads and staff on regulatory changes.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/31/23 at 4:45 p.m., Unlicensed Staff F stated, if a resident fell to the floor while in the bathroom, the resident would not be able to reach the bathroom call light located on the wall next to the toilet bowel because there was no pull string attached. Unlicensed Staff F stated it was a safety issue. Unlicensed Staff F stated, if the resident was at the bathroom sink and fell to the floor they could have a better chance at reaching the call light if there was a pull cord. Unlicensed Staff F stated it was a safety issue
4. During observations on 05/31/23 between 10:17 a.m. and 10:21 a.m., Rooms 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, and 23's bathroom call lights were not working.
During multiple observations while touring the [NAME] hallway on 5/31/23 between 10:46 a.m. and 11 a.m., rooms [ROOM NUMBER]'s bathroom call lights were not working.
During an interview on 5/31/23 at 3:45 p.m., Maintenance Director 2 stated he had been helping out at the facility for the past two years. The facility's permanent Maintenance Director was Maintenance Director 1, who was in charge of the facility's the Maintenance and Housekeeping Department, had been on vacation. Maintenance 2 stated the resident room call lights were periodically checked, but there was no log. Maintenance Director 2 stated the bathroom call lights were not checked periodically to make sure they were in working order. Maintenance Director 2 stated the facility was not aware of the bathroom call lights not working until they saw surveyors checking them. Maintenance Director 2 stated Administrator 1 had him go around to the resident bathrooms to check and fix the bathroom call lights needing to be fixed. Maintenance 2 stated he opened up the bathroom call lights not working and cleaned the electrical contact areas, which were dirty. Maintenance Director 2 stated the nurses and/or CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) would let the Maintenance Director know, verbally or by writing, what needed to be repaired in the, Maintenance Log, located at the nurse's station. Maintenance Director 2 stated if there was a, Federal Environment Regulatory Change, the Administrator should let Maintenance know. Maintenance Director 2 stated he was not aware of the new regulatory change in which the resident should be able to reach their bathroom emergency call light from bathroom floor.
During an interview on 5/31/23 at 4:30 p.m., Administrator 1 stated there were no logs showing resident room call lights and bathroom and shower call lights were being checked periodically.
During an interview on 5/31/23 at 5:05 p.m., Licensed Staff I stated Resident 37, Resident 30, Resident 158, Resident 4 and Resident 22, whose bathroom call lights were broken, used the bathroom and were fall risks. Licensed Staff I stated it was important for residents to be able to call for help if they fall in the bathroom. Licensed Staff I stated the call light system should always be within reach and in good working condition to ensure residents' safety and to ensure residents had a way of communicating to staff if they needed help with anything.
During an observation on 6/1/23 at 11:45 a.m., room [ROOM NUMBER] and room [ROOM NUMBER]'s bathroom call lights were still not working. The resident in room [ROOM NUMBER]A and the resident in room [ROOM NUMBER]C could get up to the bathroom.
A review of the Call Bells logs, received on 6/1/23 at 4 p.m., dated 1/18/23, 2/16/23, 3/15/23, 4/23/23, and 5/6/23, indicated the, Nurses Panel (a board, located at the Nurse's station, whereby a resident room number would light up indicating the resident pressed their call light and needed assistance) and each resident bedside call light buzzer, was checked routinely, and both the, Nurses Panel and resident bedside call light buzzers were in working order. There were no check marks on the, Call Bells logs under, Bath (Resident Bathroom), call lights, to indicate resident Rooms 1-10, Rooms 15-19 and Rooms 21-23's bathroom call lights were checked routinely to make sure they were in working order.
During an interview on 6/2/23 at 9:30 a.m., Resident 52 stated it made her angry knowing a call light was not within a resident's reach and call lights were not in good working condition.
During an interview on 6/2/23 at 9:49 a.m., Unlicensed Staff O stated, ensuring a call light was in good working condition and within resident's reach was important so staff could respond in case a resident fell or if they needed medication, if they needed help with transfer or if they needed any help at all. Unlicensed Staff O stated call lights not working and not within a resident's reach was a safety risk and could result in falls, choking episodes and unmet needs.
The facility policy and procedure titled, Answering The Call Light, dated 1/2017, indicated: Policy: The purpose of this procedure is to respond to the resident's requests and needs. Process: . 7. Report all defective call lights to the nurse supervisor promptly .
The facility job description titled, Administrator, revised 10/16/15, indicated: Position Summary: The Administrator is responsible for planning and is accountable for all activities and departments of the Center subject to rules and regulations promulgated by government agencies to ensure proper health care services to residents. The Administrator administers, directs, and coordinates all activities of the Center to assure that the highest degree of quality of care is consistently provided to residents . 4. Puts customers service first: Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights . 12. Concerns his/herself with the safety of all Nursing Center residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also ensures that the Center adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the Center's fire, safety, and disaster plans . 13. Oversees and guides department managers in the development and use of the department policies and procedures. 14. Reviews and evaluates the work performance of assigned personnel .
The facility Job Description titled, Registered Nurse, revised 10/23/15, indicated: . Responsibilities/Accountabilities: . 5) Communication: . 5. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient .
The facility job description titled, Licensed Vocational Nurse, revised 10/19/15, indicated: . Responsibilities/Accountabilities: . 13. Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment .
The facility Job Description titled, CNA, revised 10/19/15, indicated: . Responsibilities/Accountabilities: . 22. Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment . 24. Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families .
The facility Job description titled, Maintenance Director, revised 10/19/15, indicated: Position Summary: The Maintenance Director is responsible for the overall maintenance operation of the center, and he/she is responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on equipment. Other responsibilities of the Maintenance Director include ordering and requisitioning supplies and equipment as needed, performing regular daily, weekly and monthly maintenance checks, as shown on, Preventive Maintenance Calendar, and assigning duties and work assignments. The Maintenance Director follows established safety rules and policies and procedures of the maintenance department, keeps required records and submits them to the Administrator and Property Manager when required, and cooperates with other employees and department heads. Responsibilities/Accountabilities: 1. Performs overall supervision of the Maintenance Department including hands-on performance of maintenance and repair work, 2. Maintains the building in good repair and free of hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, etc., 3. Maintains the building and grounds in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, . 5. Maintains required records and reports as outlined in the policies and procedures of the Maintenance Department, . 8. Orients and instructs all maintenance personnel, . 14. Remains on call for emergencies seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, . 19. Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights, .