NORTHVINE POSTACUTE CARE

446 ARROWOOD DR, SANTA ROSA, CA 95407 (707) 528-2100
For profit - Corporation 62 Beds RMG CAPITAL PARTNERS Data: November 2025 2 Immediate Jeopardy citations
Trust Grade
0/100
#1078 of 1155 in CA
Last Inspection: October 2024

Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.

Overview

Northvine Postacute Care in Santa Rosa, California has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating poor performance with significant concerns. Ranking #1078 out of 1155 facilities statewide places it in the bottom half of California nursing homes, and #17 out of 18 in Sonoma County means only one local option is better. The facility's trend is improving, with the number of issues decreasing from 19 in 2024 to 12 in 2025, but it still faces serious challenges, including a concerning $116,033 in fines, which is higher than 97% of California facilities. Staffing is below average with a rating of 2 out of 5 stars and a 46% turnover rate. While the RN coverage is less than 79% of state facilities, there have been critical incidents such as a failure to maintain a safe kitchen environment, resulting in backed-up wastewater, and a lack of consistent leadership leading to inadequate training and care for residents. Additionally, serious cases included a resident developing an infection and maggots in a wound due to a lack of proper documentation and treatment. Overall, families should weigh these significant weaknesses against the slight trend toward improvement when considering this facility for their loved ones.

Trust Score
F
0/100
In California
#1078/1155
Bottom 7%
Safety Record
High Risk
Review needed
Inspections
Getting Better
19 → 12 violations
Staff Stability
⚠ Watch
46% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
Penalties
✓ Good
$116,033 in fines. Lower than most California facilities. Relatively clean record.
Skilled Nurses
⚠ Watch
Each resident gets only 18 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for California. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
Violations
⚠ Watch
83 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Overall Rating
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Staff Levels
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Care Quality
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2024: 19 issues
2025: 12 issues

The Good

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

Facility shows strength in fire safety.

The Bad

1-Star Overall Rating

Below California average (3.1)

Significant quality concerns identified by CMS

Staff Turnover: 46%

Near California avg (46%)

Higher turnover may affect care consistency

Federal Fines: $116,033

Well above median ($33,413)

Significant penalties indicating serious issues

Chain: RMG CAPITAL PARTNERS

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

The Ugly 83 deficiencies on record

2 life-threatening 2 actual harm
Jul 2025 3 deficiencies 2 Harm
SERIOUS (G) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Deficiency F0658 (Tag F0658)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to meet professional standards of nursing care when one resident (Resi...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to meet professional standards of nursing care when one resident (Resident 1) of three sampled residents did not have documented weekly skin assessments in their medical chart and wound care treatments were not implemented to Resident 1's right great toe.This failure resulted in the development of infection and maggots in Resident 1's right great toe, which required hospitalization and subsequent amputation to his right great toe. Cross reference F925.A review of Resident 1's admission record indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of hemiplegia (a condition characterized by paralysis of one side of the body), and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM-a disorder characterized by difficulty in blood sugar control and poor wound healing). A review of a Nursing admission Assessment, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 1's skin assessment was documented as Right Toe-Bruising. A review of Resident 1's Right Great Toe Ulcer Care Plan, dated [DATE], indicated Resident 1 had developed an ulcer (an open wound that fails to heal properly) with redness and swelling to his right great toe. Interventions included: monitor and document wound; to monitor, document and report any signs of infection; weekly documentation of wound which will include measurement of skin breakdown's width, length, depth, type of tissue and exudate (fluid seeping from wound). A review of Resident 1's Order Summary Report dated [DATE] indicated the following orders were written by Medical Doctor 1 (MD 1):[DATE]: Cleanse right great toe with normal saline (a solution of salt and water used in medicine to clean wounds), pat dry, apply small amount of triple antibiotic cream (a topical medication used to prevent infections in minor cuts) and cover with dry dressing. Every day shift for wound to right great toe. Start [DATE].[DATE]: Cleanse right great toe with normal saline, pat dry, apply small amount of betadine [antiseptic used to treat skin infections] and leave open to air every day shift for wound to right great toe. Start [DATE]. A review of a Treatment Administration Record (TAR) dated [DATE] indicated Resident 1 did not receive treatment for his right great toe as ordered on [DATE] and [DATE] for a total of 2 missed treatments. A review of Resident 1's Progress Notes dated [DATE] at 10:52 p.m., indicated, CNA [Certified Nursing Assistant] noticed [Resident 1's] right toe tip bleeding.minimal blood.small drainage . A review of Resident 1's Order Summary Report, dated [DATE], indicated a wound care order written by MD 1 for Resident 1's right great toe expired on [DATE]. There was no documented evidence that new orders were obtained after the expiration date. Due to this Resident 1 did not receive wound care treatment from [DATE] to [DATE] for a total of six missed treatments. A review of Resident 1's Order Summary Report dated [DATE], indicated a wound care order written by MD 1 for Resident 1's right great toe expired on [DATE]. There was no documented evidence that new orders were obtained after the expiration date. Due to this Resident 1 did not receive wound care treatment from [DATE] to [DATE] for a total of three missed treatments. A review of a document titled Skin Weekly Assessment dated [DATE], indicated a skin and wound assessment was performed on Resident 1. There was no further documented evidence of weekly skin assessments prior to or after [DATE] for a total of eight missed weekly skin assessments. A review of Resident 1's Progress Notes dated [DATE] at 1:49 p.m., indicated, While in the process of cleaning [Resident 1's] wound to better view base and surrounding area.observed.lifting of the skin. Upon further assessment.there was movement at the lifted spot. When.[Licensed Nurse 1 (LN 1)] wiped the area.saw a small white larvae [sic] looking bug coming up from the tip of the wound.Repetitive motion of cleaning the wound with warm water caused several more small ones to appear. A review of Resident 1's Progress Notes, dated [DATE], at 3:51 p.m., indicated Resident 1 was transferred to the hospital for evaluation of right great toe wound. A review of the hospital document titled Emergency Department [ED] Provider Note dated [DATE], indicated Resident 1 was evaluated and admitted to the hospital for Maggots on right first toe, open chronic wound and necrosis [dead or dying tissue]. A review of Resident 1's hospital document titled Computed Tomography [CT scan-medical imaging procedure using Xray and computers to obtain detailed cross-sectional images of the body] Foot Right with contrast [a substance used to make images clearer and more detailed] dated [DATE] indicated, Findings are concerning for septic arthritis [serious joint infection caused by bacteria] and gangrenous osteomyelitis [tissue death from a severe infection of the bone]. Soft tissue swelling of the great toe. A review of a hospital document titled Surgery Information dated [DATE] at 1:25 p.m., indicated Resident 1 had surgery for Partial First Ray Resection Right Foot [a surgical procedure when part of the first metatarsal [a group of five long bones in the midfoot] and the big toe are removed due to infection or gangrene [dead tissue]. During an interview on [DATE] at 10:44 a.m., LN 2 stated she remembered Resident 1 received wound care with betadine (a topical antiseptic used to prevent and treat minor skin infections). LN 2 stated, For some reason, [Resident 1] was removed from [the Wound Consultant's (WC- a healthcare professional who specializes in the assessment, treatment, and management of acute and chronic wounds)] service, but I don't know why. His [Resident 1] wound was still bad. During a concurrent interview and record review on [DATE] at 12:50 p.m., the Wound Nurse (WN) confirmed there was one weekly skin assessment documented on [DATE] and that it should have been completed and documented every week. She stated she collaborated with the WC during weekly rounds and remembered seeing Resident 1 twice before he was discharged from the WC's service, though the wound was still present. In a further interview at 2:09 p.m., the WN confirmed there were gaps in obtaining doctor orders when the wound treatment orders expired which left Resident 1's wound untreated on [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE]. During an interview on [DATE] at 2:11 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated the weekly skin assessments should be completed by the WN for any resident with skin issues or wounds. The DON confirmed one weekly skin assessment was completed during Resident 1's entire stay at the facility and stated, It should have been done weekly. During an interview on [DATE] at 1:59 p.m., MD 1 stated, Missed wound treatments would affect wound healing and may attract more flies as compared to a clean wound. During an interview on [DATE] at 3:09 p.m., the DON stated nursing staff must call the doctor about physician orders that cannot be followed, implemented, or need renewal. The DON stated, The ball was dropped by the WN. It [Resident 1's recent maggot infestation] was heartbreaking and hope it never happens again. A review of the facility's document titled Physician Orders dated [DATE] indicated, Physician orders are obtained to provide a clear direction in the care of the resident. A review of The American Nurse's Association's website emphasized the critical role nurses play in implementing.physician orders.while ensuring orders are carried out safely and effectively. https://www.nursingworld.org/A review of the American Medical Directors Association (AMDA) article titled Pressure Ulcers in the Long-Term Care Setting published in 2008 indicated, .Inspect the patient's skin at least once weekly.Assessment by members of the interdisciplinary team [a group of healthcare professionals from different fields who collaborate to provide comprehensive patient care] can help to distinguish ulcers that are caused by pressure, diabetes, ischemia [reduced blood flow], or venous disease [a condition which causes pooling of blood in the legs], each of which is evaluated and managed differently.weekly reassessment and documentation of ulcer characteristics is recommended. More frequent reassessment may be necessary for ulcers that are not responding to treatment or are worsening despite treatment.
SERIOUS (G) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Deficiency F0687 (Tag F0687)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** A review of Resident 1's admission Record indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of hemipleg...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** A review of Resident 1's admission Record indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of hemiplegia (a condition characterized by paralysis of one side of the body), expressive language disorder (a communication disorder impacting a person's ability to communicate their thoughts), Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM-a disorder characterized by difficulty in blood sugar control and poor wound healing). A review of Resident 1's History and Physical, dated 11/1/24, indicated Medical Doctor 1 (MD 1) planned for a wound care consult, currently foam dressing to right dorsal [top of foot] foot ulcer every Monday, Wednesday, Friday. MD 1 noted the wound measurement taken on 10/4/24 was, 1 centimeter [cm-a unit of measure] x 1cm x 0.2cm. A review of the Physician's Progress Notes dated 5/16/25, indicated Resident 1 had an infection in his right great toe and was ordered antibiotics, warm compresses as needed and to cleanse the area with normal saline (a solution of salt and water used in medicine to clean wounds), apply betadine (antiseptic used to treat skin infections) and leave wound open to air. A review of a wound consultant document titled Preliminary Wound Report, dated 6/2/25 indicated Resident 1 had, necrotic [tissue that is dead or dying] right great toe with intact black eschar [a thick crust like area of dead tissue that forms on the skin].peripheral pulses [the beats of the heart felt in the extremities when touched ] non-palpable [pulse cannot be felt]. Extremities cold to touch. Great toe nail [sic] is almost detaching. Referral to podiatrist [a doctor specializing in treatment of the foot]. A review of Resident 1's Order Summary Report, dated 6/6/25, indicated a podiatry consult was ordered. A review of a wound consultant document titled Preliminary Wound Report, dated 6/9/25 indicated, Black eschar stable and dry. Paint wound with betadine and leave open to air. Follow up with Podiatrist.to [discharge from services] today. A review of Resident 1's Progress Notes dated 6/13/25 at 11:09 p.m., indicated Resident 1's right great toenail came off. A review of Resident 1's Progress Notes dated 6/14/25 at 10:05 p.m., indicated, Wound to [Resident 1's] right great toe is worsening.Will notify [Wound Consultant ((WC) a healthcare professional who specializes in the assessment, treatment, and management of acute and chronic wounds)] with further information. A review of Resident 1's Progress Notes, dated 7/21/25, at 1:49 p.m., indicated, While in the process of cleaning [Resident 1's] wound to better view base and surrounding area.observed.lifting of the skin. Upon further assessment.there was movement at the lifted spot. When.[Licensed Nurse 1-LN 1] wiped the area.saw a small white larvae [sic] looking bug coming up from the tip of the wound.Repetitive motion of cleaning the wound with warm water caused several more small ones to appear. A review of Resident 1's Progress Notes, dated 7/21/25 at 3:51 p.m., indicated Resident 1 was transferred to the hospital for evaluation of right great toe wound. A review of the hospital document titled Emergency Department (ED) Provider Note dated 7/21/25, indicated Resident 1 was evaluated and admitted to the hospital for, Maggots on right first toe, open chronic wound and necrosis [death of cells and living tissue]. A review of hospital document titled Computed Tomography [CT scan-medical imaging procedure using Xray and computers to obtain detailed cross-sectional images of the body] Foot Right with contrast [a substance used to make images clearer and more detailed], dated 7/21/25, indicated, Findings are concerning for septic arthritis [serious joint infection caused by bacteria] and gangrenous osteomyelitis [tissue death from a severe infection of the bone]. Soft tissue swelling of the great toe. A review of a hospital picture of Resident 1's right great toe wound, taken on 7/22/25, at 9:43 a.m., depicted Resident 1's right great toe with approximately 3.5 cm of black eschar. A small amount of light-yellow discharge was seen oozing from the center of the wound. Resident 1's toenails to healthy digits were yellowed, stained and long. A review of a hospital document titled Surgery Information, dated 7/25/25 at 1:25 p.m., indicated Resident 1 had surgery for, Partial First Ray Resection Right Foot [a surgical procedure when part of the first metatarsal (a group of five long bones in the midfoot)] and the big toe are removed due to infection or gangrene [dead tissue]. During an interview on 7/28/25 at 10:15 a.m., the Wound Nurse (WN) remembered the last orders placed for Resident 1's wound care was to, wash with soap and water then leave open to air. During an interview on 7/28/25 at 10:44 a.m., LN 2 stated she remembered Resident 1 had initially received wound care with betadine, then it was changed to soap and water. LN 2 stated, For some reason, Resident 1 was removed from [WC's] service, but I don't know why. [Resident 1's] wound was still bad. During an interview on 7/28/25 at 2:11 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated the WN should complete the weekly skin assessments for any residents with skin issues or wounds. The DON stated if assessments were completed weekly, the deterioration of the wound might have been caught and addressed. During an interview on 7/30/25 at 1:59 p.m., MD 1 stated he was worried about bacteria forming in Resident 1's wound when it was covered, so he ordered a different treatment with instructions to leave the wound open to air. MD 1 decided to change the treatment to soap and water on 7/3/25 and continue to leave the wound open to air. MD 1 stated he wanted the wound dry, thinking it would heal better. MD 1 stated he wrote two orders for a podiatry consult for Resident 1, as wound care was not his area of expertise. MD 1 also stated he had concerns about the wound healing knowing Resident 1 had poor circulation, which was another indication for a podiatry consult. MD 1 further stated Resident 1's insurance plan required a primary physician change to the same county to facilitate a podiatry consult for Resident 1's toe. MD 1 asked for assistance from the DON and the Social Services Director (SSD) to complete this task, but they were unsuccessful in doing so. MD 1 stated, There are always flies [in the facility], but I can't send every resident out who has a wound because of the flies. During an interview on 7/30/25 at 2:47 p.m., the SSD stated she became aware of the order to obtain a podiatry consult for Resident 1's right foot in early June. The SSD stated Resident 1's primary physician through his insurance provider was in a different county. The SSD stated Resident 1's insurance provider wanted Resident 1 to call them to change his primary physician to a local physician where he currently resided to facilitate a podiatry consult. The SSD stated she tried to call, but the insurance provider wanted to speak to Resident 1. The SSD stated Resident 1 then asked Family Member 1 (FM 1) to try and call him, but FM 1 reported she was told the same thing. The SSD stated Resident 1 refused to call the insurance provider himself because he was planning on returning to his residence up north. The SSD confirmed she did not inform MD 1 of Resident 1's refusal to call and she did not document this in Resident 1's medical record. During an interview on 7/31/25 at 9:18 a.m., MD 1 stated he became aware of the insurance barrier which prevented a podiatry consult on 7/11/25. MD 1 stated he spoke with Resident 1 and urged him to call the insurance provider to make the necessary changes. MD 1 stated Resident 1 agreed to call. During an interview on 7/31/25 at 1:54 p.m., FM 1 stated the facility notified FM 1 a change needed to be made with Resident 1's insurance provider at approximately the beginning of June 2025. FM 1 stated when FM 1 called the insurance provider, FM 1 was told there was no need to change physicians. FM 1 stated the insurance provider notified FM 1 that a bill for consulting services could be sent to Resident 1's documented county of residence. FM 1 denied the insurance provider told her they needed to speak with Resident 1. FM 1 then stated FM 1 called the SSD to inform her of this information, and the SSD became argumentative and told FM 1 this was incorrect. FM 1 stated FM 1 was unsure what happened after that and was distressed the podiatry consult never happened. FM 1 stated, Because of this lack of attention, six weeks later [Resident 1] had a toe amputation. During an interview on 7/31/25 at 2:31p.m., the Wound Consultant (WC) stated each resident in her service was endorsed to the WN, who rounded with the WC during her weekly treatment visits. After each visit, a treatment summary note is sent to the facility. The WC acknowledged she saw Resident 1 twice. The first visit was on 6/2/25 and a second time on 6/9/25, at which point Resident 1 was discharged from her services. The WC stated there was no need for her to continue following as the wound was stable as long as the wound was monitored closely and the eschar remained dry. The WC stated, If the wound gets wet or moist, the eschar would soak up the fluid, open up and cause an infection. My recommendation upon discharge from my service was to paint the wound with betadine and leave it open to air. Betadine has antiseptic properties and adds an additional layer of protection to wounds. During a concurrent interview and record review on 8/1/25, at 10:13 a.m., the DON stated the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT- a group of healthcare professionals from various disciplines who collaborate to provide comprehensive and coordinated care to residents) meetings for skin occurred on a weekly basis. Residents discussed at the IDT meetings are brought forth by the WN who assessed all residents with skin issues in the facility. The DON confirmed the first documented skin meeting to discuss Resident 1's great right toe was on 6/11/25. The recommendations from this meeting indicated, .continue with treatment per MD order, continue with weekly wound visit, RD [Registered Dietitian] consult and recommendation, monitor for signs/symptoms of infection and notify MD if any noted. The recommendations for the week of 6/18/25 were identical to the previous week. The DON acknowledged there was no evidence of an IDT meeting documented for 6/25/25. The DON further acknowledged the IDT meetings dated 7/3/25, 7/10/25 and 7/17/25 all indicated a treatment of soap and water to the wound to be continued in addition to the previously documented recommendations. The DON confirmed there was no documented evidence of Resident 1's wound worsening, and no documented evidence of a podiatry consult in the IDT skin meetings. On 8/1/25 a request for the facility's policy and procedure regarding IDT meetings was submitted to the DON. The DON stated there was no existing policy on IDT function.A review of a facility document titled Facility Assessment, undated, indicated the intent of the facility assessment is for the facility to evaluate its resident population and identify the resources needed to provide the necessary person-centered care and services the resident require. The document further indicated wound care and wound care dressings are competency practices the facility offered.A review of recommendations titled Diabetic Wound Care from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) dated 2025 indicated, Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations in the United States.Foot ulceration precedes 85 percent of diabetes-related amputations.Once an ulcer is noticed, seek podiatric medical care immediately. Foot ulcers in patients with diabetes should be treated to reduce the risk of infection and amputation, improve function and quality of life, and reduce health-care costs.The primary goal in the treatment of foot ulcers is to obtain healing as soon as possible. The faster the healing, the less chance for an infection.To keep an ulcer from becoming infected, it is important to.keep the ulcer clean and bandaged.cleanse the wound daily, using a wound dressing or bandage.The old thought of ‘let the air get at it' is now known to be harmful to healing.The use of full-strength betadine.and soaking are not recommended, as these practices could lead to further complications.
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 F0925 (Tag F0925)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program when flies were observed i...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program when flies were observed in common hallways and three resident rooms and four resident rooms had torn window screens.This failure decreased the facility's potential to prevent vector (an insect or rodent that transmits bacteria and viruses) borne illnesses for a census of 54 residents.During a concurrent observation and interview on 7/28/25 at 10:30 a.m., Resident 3 was lying in bed. Upon observation a half full and open urinal and partially eaten personal food items had been placed on Resident 3's bedside table. In addition, a strip of fly paper with 3 dead flies attached and a live fly was seen on Resident 3's curtain Resident 3 stated he had seen flies in his room, all the time. Upon inspection, Resident 3's window screen was torn.During a concurrent observation and interview on 7/28/25 at 10:51 a.m., Resident 4 was sitting on the edge of his bed. Resident 4 stated flies had randomly been entering his room throughout the day and made him annoyed. Resident 4 stated, They land on your head and buzz around. A dead fly was observed on his windowsill.During an observation on 7/28/25 at 10:55 a.m., a torn window screen was found in resident room [ROOM NUMBER].During an observation on 7/28/25, at 10:56 a.m., a fly was seen flying around in resident room [ROOM NUMBER].During a concurrent observation and interview on 7/28/25 at 10:58 a.m., in Resident 5's room, holes were observed in the window screen. Resident 5 stated, Flies come in here all the time. I told them about this.During an observation on 7/28/25 at 11:02 a.m., a torn window screen was found in resident room [ROOM NUMBER].During an interview on 7/28/25 at 1:30 p.m., the Maintenance Worker (MW) reviewed the maintenance binder and could not locate a work order to repair any window screens. The MW confirmed he did not proactively work on pest prevention.During an observation on 7/28/25 at 1:40 p.m., at the nurse's station, a fly was persistently buzzing around this surveyor.During an interview on 7/28/25 at 2:51 p.m., the Administrator (ADM) stated he was not aware of a fly problem in the facility. The ADM stated flies in the facility, pose a significant problem.A review of the facility's policy titled Pest Control, dated 1/18, indicated, This facility maintains an on-going pest control program to ensure that the building is kept free of insects.
Jul 2025 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Safe Environment (Tag F0584)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide a clean, comfortable, and homelike environment when three chairs available for resident use were worn out and tattered in one hallway...

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Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide a clean, comfortable, and homelike environment when three chairs available for resident use were worn out and tattered in one hallway of the facility.This failure decreased the facility's potential to provide a clean and comfortable environment for residents and their guests.During an observation of the facility's Garden Hall on 7/14/25 at 11:36 a.m., three wooden chairs with seats and arm rests made of pleather (a synthetic material made to look and feel like leather) were cracked, flaky, and worn-out which exposed light brown, discolored, and coarse fabric fibers. These chairs were available for residents and guests to use. One chair was removed by a guest and brought into a resident room. Thereafter, a resident sat in one of the other chairs. During a concurrent interview and observation on 7/14/25 at 1:12 p.m. with the Infection Preventionist (IP), the IP confirmed the three chairs in the Garden Hall were all torn with worn-out cushions. The IP stated the chairs were an infection control concern and stated she reported it to the previous facility Administrator but nothing was done with the chairs. The IP stated the three chairs could not be disinfected properly due to their condition. The IP confirmed the chairs were used by residents and stated, If a resident sits there and they [the residents] are wet, it's going to seep through the cushion and there is no way to clean and disinfect that. The IP further stated, I would not sit in those chairs.A review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Cleaning and Disinfection of Environment Surfaces, dated 2018 indicated, Environmental surfaces will be disinfected (or cleaned) on a regular basis.A review of the facility's P&P titled, Infection Prevention and Control Program, dated 2018 indicated, Prevention of infection.instituting measures to avoid complications or dissemination.
Jun 2025 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Free from Abuse/Neglect (Tag F0600)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to protect residents from Resident 1's aggressive behavior when facility staff were not able to verbalize Resident 1's care plan...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to protect residents from Resident 1's aggressive behavior when facility staff were not able to verbalize Resident 1's care plan for aggression. This failure resulted in Resident 1 becoming physically aggressive with two residents. Finding: On 5/20/25, the Department received a report from the facility that Resident 1 had hit Resident 2 when their wheelchairs became stuck together while in the hallway. During an observation on 5/27/25 at 9:44 a.m., Resident 1 was in her wheelchair holding a teddy bear and a piece of paper in the room where three male residents resided at the end of a hallway. Immediately outside the door to this room Licensed Nurse A was standing at the treatment cart. Across the hall, a housekeeping cart was in front of the doorway to a resident room. Resident 3, in her wheelchair, approached Licensed Nurse A and asked him to move the housekeeping cart so she could enter her room to use the bathroom. Resident 1 came to the doorway of the room she was in, and Licensed Nurse A asked Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) B to move Resident 1 so the housekeeping cart could be moved. A second CNA (CNA C) came to help, and Licensed Nurse A told her Resident 3 was waiting to get into her room to use the bathroom. As CNA B pushed Resident 1 past the housekeeping cart, Resident 1 grabbed onto the handle of the cart and would not let go. Licensed Nurse A, CNA B, and CNA C all tried to get Resident 1 to release her grip on the cart. Resident 1 finally let go of the housekeeping cart and as CNA B pushed Resident 1 past CNA C, Resident 1 kicked repeatedly at CNA C's shins. Then, as CNA B pushed Resident 1 past Resident 3, Resident 1 attempted to kick Resident 3. On 5/27/25, the Department received a report from the facility that Resident 1 had struck Resident 3 with a piece of paper as she was passing her in the hallway. During a record review on 5/27/25 at 1:36 p.m., Resident 1's facesheet indicated an admission date of 11/13/24 and multiple diagnoses including Alzheimer's Disease (a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions; memory loss and confusion are the main symptoms) and dementia with behavioral disturbance (changes in behavior and mood that can manifest as various symptoms, including agitation, aggression, anxiety, depression, and psychosis), among others. Review of Resident 1's care plan revealed a focus area, dated 12/27/24, The resident is experiencing increase in behavior problem manifested by, striking, spitting, grabbing out at others, refusing [medications], [treatment], care, throwing inanimate objects, cups of water, intrusiveness, persistent wandering, behaviors are difficult to redirect. Behaviors tend to escalate in the late afternoon and early evening hours. Further review of this focus area revealed an intervention, dated 3/6/25, Remove from area of increased stimulation/congestion to minimize agitation. Continuing the record review on 5/27/25 at 1:36 p.m., review of Resident 1's nurse progress notes revealed a note dated 5/27/25 at 10:50 a.m., [Resident 1] was in the process of being assited to activity room and passed [Resident 3] outside of her unit. [Resident 1] was holding on to a stuffed animal and a single piece of copy paper. As the 2 got closer to each other [Resident 1] leaned over and struct [sic] [Resident 3] with the piece of paper making contact on her upper arm. During an interview on 5/27/25 at 2 p.m., CNA B stated she was the CNA for Resident 1 today. CNA B stated her resident assignment changed every day. CNA B stated Resident 1 had a behavior of hitting all of the sudden. CNA B stated she did not know of anything that triggered Resident 1 to hit. CNA B stated there was nothing that could prevent Resident 1 from hitting, she just had to keep a close eye on her. During an interview on 5/27/25 at 2:10 p.m., Licensed Nurse A stated he had been working at the facility since April 2025 and was not familiar with Resident 1. Licensed Nurse A stated they managed Resident 1's aggressive behavior by keeping a close eye on her. Licensed Nurse A stated it did not take much to trigger Resident 1's aggressive behavior. Licensed Nurse A stated her aggression could be triggered by moving her, transfers, working with her, and doing activities of daily living (eating, dressing, bathing, etc). During an interview on 5/27/25 at 3:38 p.m., Licensed Nurse D stated she was Resident 1's nurse. Licensed Nurse D stated Resident 1 liked to hit. Licensed Nurse D stated Resident 1 could hit at any time, she did not have any triggers for hitting. Licensed Nurse D stated to prevent Resident 1 from hitting, they had medication they could give her and kept her distracted when she seemed agitated. During an interview on 6/3/25 at 2:02 p.m., Social Services Director verified that Resident 1's behavior had been discussed by the facility leadership in their morning meeting after the two reported incidents but could not recall what the plan was to manage her aggression towards other residents. During a record review and concurrent interview on 6/3/25 at 2:32 p.m., MDS Nurse verified Resident 1's care plan for her aggressive behavior included the intervention added 3/6/25 to remove Resident 1 from increased stimulation/congestion to minimize agitation. MDS Nurse stated that on the morning of 5/27/25 when Resident 1 struck Resident 3 with the piece of paper Resident 1 was in an area that was too congested. Review of facility policy, Abuse and Neglect Prohibition Policy, last revised 6/30/2020, revealed, The facility's abuse and neglect training program will be provided to all employees, through orientation and on-going sessions related to abuse prohibition practices at a minimum of annually and will include review of: . Appropriate interventions to deal with aggressive . reactions of residents. Review of policy section titled Prevention of Occurrences revealed, The following actions to prevent abuse . will include: . Identifying, correcting, and intervening in situations in which abuse . is more likely to occur. This includes analysis of: . The deployment of staff on each shift in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of the residents, and assure that the staff assigned have knowledge of the individual residents' care needs.
May 2025 1 deficiency
CONCERN (E) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

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 the services necessary to maintain good groom...

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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 the services necessary to maintain good grooming for three residents (Resident 1, Resident 2, and Resident 3) of three sampled residents when all three had long, jagged (rough, uneven shape, with some sharp points), and dirty fingernails. This failure decreased the facility's potential to prevent skin infections if the residents' scratched their skin with dirty jagged nails. Findings: A review of Resident 1 ' s admission record indicated admission to the facility on 4/4/25 with diagnoses including generalized muscle weakness and the need for assistance with personal care. A review of Resident 2 ' s admission record indicated admission to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including generalized muscle weakness and the need for assistance with personal care. A review of Resident 3 ' s admission record indicated admission to the facility on 6/4/24 with diagnoses including generalized muscle weakness and the need for assistance with personal care. During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/19/25 at 4:32 p.m., Certified Nursing Assistant A (CNA A) confirmed Resident 1 had many scratches on her forearm caused by scratching herself. During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/21/25 at 1:37 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident 1 needed nail care, and it was obvious she had not received nail care, as her fingernails were excessively long, dirty, and some were jagged. The DON called Licensed Nurse B (LN B) and CNA C into Resident 1 ' s room and told them staff were expected to conduct a bedside assessment of each resident and identify resident care needs. During an observation on 5/21/25 at 4:10 p.m., Resident 2 had long fingernails with some of them jagged and had brown debris underneath them. During an observation on 5/21/25 at 4:15 p.m., Resident 3 had long fingernails with some of them jagged and had brown debris underneath them. During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/21/25 at 4:52 p.m., CNA D confirmed Resident 3 ' s fingernails needed to be trimmed, cleaned, and smoothed with a nail file. During a concurrent observation and interview on 5/21/25 at 4:57 p.m., CNA D confirmed Resident 2 ' s fingernails were jagged and dirty, and some were long. CNA D stated nail care was hit and miss and when CNAs were busy it was not a priority. A record review of the facility ' s policy titled Fingernails/Toenails, Care of released January 2018 indicated, Nail care includes regular cleaning and regular trimming during showers and/or as needed .Proper nail care can aid in prevention of skin problems around the nail bed [and] trimmed and smooth nails prevent the resident from accidentally scratching and injuring his or her skin.
Apr 2025 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Comprehensive Care Plan (Tag F0656)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to initiate and implement resident-centered nursing care plans for one...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to initiate and implement resident-centered nursing care plans for one of three sampled residents, when: 1. A nursing care plan was not initiated when Resident 1 developed a urinary tract infection (UTI- when bacteria enter the urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, bladder, and urethra. Most UTIs are caused by bacteria from the bowel); and, 2. Nursing care plan interventions were not implemented when Resident 1 experienced constipation for three days These failures had the potential to worsen or delay improvement of Resident 1's medical conditions. Findings: A review of Resident 1's admission Record, printed 4/10/25, indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including hemiplegia and hemiparesis (hemiplegia is a severe condition involving paralysis on one side of the body, while hemiparesis is a milder form of weakness on one side) of the right dominant side, vascular dementia (a type of dementia caused by impaired blood flow to the brain, leading to damage and eventual loss of brain cells), anxiety, and muscle weakness. A review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a standardized, comprehensive assessment tool used in long-term care facilities to evaluate residents' health status and functional capabilities), dated 1/14/25, indicated Resident 1 had a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status-a standardized cognitive assessment used in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities to quickly screen for cognitive impairment, particularly dementia) of four (4), indicating severe cognitive deficit. 1. A record review of Resident 1's Progress Notes, dated 4/2/25 at 15:01 p.m., indicated Resident 1 left the facility with her sister. A record review of Resident 1's Progress Notes, dated 4/2/25 at 20:12 p.m., indicated Resident 1's sister called the facility to tell them Resident 1 was at Santa [NAME] Memorial Hospital due to stomach pain. A record review of Resident 1's Providence After Visit Summary, dated 4/2/25, indicated Resident 1 received blood and urine testing, and a computed tomography scan (CT scan - a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body) of the abdomen. Resident 1 was diagnosed with an acute (a condition or illness that has a sudden onset and relatively short duration) UTI with abdominal pain and was treated with intravenous (existing or taking place within, or administered into, a vein or veins) fluids, pain medications and an antibiotic (medications that specifically target and eliminate bacteria causing infections in humans and animals) injection. Resident 1 was then discharged back to the facility via ambulance at 12:45 a.m. on 4/3/25. A review of Resident 1's Order Summary Report, dated 4/10/25, indicated Resident 1 was prescribed the following: Cefpodoxime Proxetil (used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body) Oral Tablet 200 mg (milligram-a unit of measure), give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for UTI for 10 days. Order date 4/3/25, end date 4/13/25. During a concurrent interview and record review with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 4/10/25 at 2:51 p.m., the DON acknowledged nursing staff did not initiate a nursing care plan for Resident 1's UTI or for antibiotic treatment. The DON stated this slipped by because the condition was found by an outside hospital, and Resident 1 arrived back at the facility late at night. The DON also stated a UTI care plan was important because it directed nursing staff in appropriate interventions. During an interview on 4/10/25 at 3:35 p.m. with Licensed Vocation Nurse 1 (LVN 1), LVN 1 stated Resident 1 was still on antibiotic treatment for UTI and was doing well. LVN 1 acknowledged there was no nursing care plan for Resident 1's UTI, and this was not facility policy. LVN 1 stated many nursing interventions, such as increased water intake and observing for signs of systemic (affecting the entire body) infection, were typical interventions in a UTI care plan, and nursing staff should have notified the DON that the care plan was missing. During a review of facility policy and procedure (P & P) titled, Urinary Tract Infections/Bacteriuria-Clinical Protocol, dated 1/2018, it indicated, empirical treatment should be based on documented description of an individual's symptoms and on consideration of relevant test results, co-existing conditions, and pertinent risk factors, and, .nursing staff will review the status of individuals who are being treated and adjust treatment accordingly. During a review of facility P & P titled, Care Plans – Comprehensive Person Centered, dated 1/2018, it indicated, the nurse and/or the interdisciplinary team must review and update the care plan: a. when there has been a significant change in the resident's condition . 2. During a concurrent interview and record review on 4/10/25 at 3:15 p.m. with the DON, Resident 1's Progress Notes, dated 1/15/25, and the Medication Administration Report (MAR- keeps track of every dose that the individual takes or misses for whatever reason) for January 2025, were reviewed. The DON agreed Resident 1 did not have a bowel movement (BM) for three days on 1/15/25, but no bowel care medications were administered. The DON stated facility bowel protocol was to implement specific interventions if a resident did not have a BM in three days. During a record review of Resident 1's Care Plan Report, printed 4/10/25, it indicated interventions for constipation instructed, administer Dulcolax (rectally inserted medicine used to relieve constipation), Fleet's enema (liquid is inserted into the rectum and colon through the anus), and MOM (Milk of Magnesia- Magnesium hydroxide, used to orally treat occasional constipation in children and adults on a short-term basis) as ordered .Follow facility bowel protocol for bowel management. During a record review of Resident 1's Order Details, dated 7/10/24, it indicated the following, Milk of Magnesia (MOM) Suspension 1200 mg/ml (milliliter-a unit of measure) by mouth; give 30 ml by mouth as needed for bowel care management/bowel care; give 30 ml PO (by mouth) if no bowel movement in 3 days in the evening, and Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg rectally; insert 1 suppository rectally as needed for bowel care management/bowel care; give 1 suppository if no (sic) MOM is ineffective on NOC (night) shift. During an interview on 4/10/25 at 3:35 p.m. with LVN 1, LVN 1 stated bowel care, including suppository administration, was done and documented by Licensed Nursing staff, not Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and bowel care intervention is triggered in the electronic medical record (EHR) if a resident has not had a BM in three days. During an interview on 4/10/25 at 3:15 p.m. with the DON, the DON stated she did not know if Resident 1 failed to receive bowel care management per the nursing care plan on 1/15/25, or if the nurse just failed to document it. A record review of facility P & P titled, Bowel (Lower Gastrointestinal Tract) Disorders – Clinical Protocol, dated 1/2018, indicated, treatment/management: the physician will identify and order cause-specific and symptomatic interventions; for example institute a regimen to prevent constipation.
Apr 2025 5 deficiencies 1 IJ (1 facility-wide)
CRITICAL (L) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Safe Environment (Tag F0921)

Someone could have died · This affected most or all residents

⚠️ Facility-wide issue

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a safe, functional, and sanitary environment ...

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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 a safe, functional, and sanitary environment for 57 out of 59 residents who received food from the facility's kitchen, when:1. a grease trap (a plumbing device, type of drain, intended to capture fats, oils and grease from wastewater), located in the dishwashing area under the two-compartment sink, was not maintained in good repair and caused wastewater (includes substances such as food scraps, oils, soaps and chemicals) to back-up on to the kitchen floor. This occurred while a County Department of Health Services (CDHS) Inspector was present on 3/18/25.2. did not ensure that the facility identified and resolved the source of the wastewater backup into the kitchen, despite evidence that staff were aware of wastewater coming up from the grease trap and drain under the grease trap prior to the survey. And,3. did not implement code compliance corrective actions, related to the kitchen (the physical environment of dietetic services) and including the grease trap in disrepair, issued to the facility by the CDHS on 10/28/24.These failures resulted in the County suspending the facility's retail food permit which required the facility to cease all food production operations effective 3/18/25 at 10:37 a.m. and remains in effect until the facility can meet CDHS requirements. The facility's kitchen closing resulted in the interruption of dietetic services and facility having to find a commissary kitchen (a rentable commercial kitchen), to prepare food for the residents.On 3/19/25 at 12:47 p.m., Administrative Staff A and Administrative Staff B were verbally notified of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ- is a situation in which a 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) of the facility's failure to maintain the grease trap in the dishwashing area causing wastewater back-up on to the kitchen floor while County Health Inspector C was present, and leading to suspension of the facility's Food Permit. The Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse (HFEN also referred to as Surveyor) informed Administrative Staff A and Administrative Staff B of the Surveyor's findings that the facility's food permit would remain suspended until: the grease trap and plumbing issues were addressed, and dietetic services was brought into compliance based on results of the CDHS routine inspection which occurred on 10/22/24 and summarized in County Site Review Inspection report dated 10/28/24. Suspension of the facility's Food Permit resulted in the inability of the facility to meet the nutritional needs of 57 residents from the onsite kitchen.On 3/21/24 at 2:35 p.m., the facility presented an approved Action Plan (an IJ removal plan documents the immediate action a facility will take to prevent serious harm from occurring or recurring), which included but not limited to: 1) Food for residents to be prepared by the dietary staff at a commissary kitchen, 2) Residents' prepared food to be transported to the facility via a rental van in insulated food containers designed to maintain food temperatures during food transport, 3) Conversion of the facility staff breakroom into the temporary dietetic service space (area where the food from the commissary kitchen would be transferred to and residents meal trays arranged per the resident's diet card, and 4) Facility will contact HCAI (Department of Healthcare Access and Information: insures healthcare institutions are safe) to work out the details of moving the grease trap and arrangements will be made for HCAI, the city and county to meet at the facility to assess and guide for further actions.Findings:During a phone interview on 3/18/25 at 1:04 p.m. County Health Inspector C, who was still at the facility, stated she was completing a routine inspection to see if the facility had completed the required kitchen repairs, including the grease trap, as advised from a notification on 10/28/24. County Health Inspector C stated she noticed water on the floor under the two compartment-sink (used for soaking and rinsing dirty dishware) where the grease trap was located. County Health Inspector C stated she heard the Dietary Manager tell the dietary aide running the dishwasher not to run the dishwasher at the same time as draining the two-compartment sink. County Health Inspector C stated wastewater was coming up from the grease trap and flooding the kitchen floor. County Health Inspector C stated because there was a wastewater back-up, the County was suspending the facility from preparing food or using the kitchen equipment. County Health Inspector C stated the facility had a plumber come out to the facility but the plumbers could not do a hydro jet procedure (uses high pressure-water to clear clogs and debris from pipes) because there was too much water in the grease trap. The facility also called the company who serviced the grease trap to remove the wastewater from the clogged grease trap so the plumbing company could attempt to unclog the grease trap. Once the wastewater was removed the plumbing company was to come back to the facility to try and unplug the grease trap. County Health Inspector C stated the Santa [NAME] City Department of Environmental Compliance came out to the facility to inspect the grease trap on 3/18/25 and indicated the facility was in violation because of lack of maintenance of the grease trap. Santa [NAME] City Department of Environmental Compliance had indicated the facility should have had the grease trap serviced every one to two weeks instead of monthly based on the amount of food served daily. In addition, the grease trap looked like it was an inadequate size for the number of meals being prepared. County Health Inspector C stated since the facility was under a new ownership, the facility had a Conditional Permit whereby they had a number of items in the kitchen to fix, including the grease trap, in order for the kitchen to be up to California Retail Food Code (Calcode- outlines structural, equipment, and operational requirements for all retail food facilities in California, ensuring food safety and sanitation, and is enforced by local environmental health agencies and the California Department of Public Health), which the facility failed to do.During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/18/25 at 4:34 p.m., with Administrative Staff B (ADM B), Site Review Inspection Report, dated 10/28/24, was reviewed. ADM B confirmed she received the report which indicated the grease trap was in disrepair and the facility's kitchen was not in compliance with the Calcode. Administrative Staff B stated County Health Inspector C had visited the facility in the morning of 3/18/25 when water was overflowing on to the kitchen floor from the grease trap and suspended the facility's retail Food Permit and closed the facility's kitchen where they prepared resident foods. ADM B stated the facility's previous Administrator had resigned a couple of weeks prior to the 3/18/25 site visit and ADM B was taking over until a new administrator was hired. ADM B stated when taking over for the Administrator, there was no communication related to the County Site Review Inspection Report from 10/28/24 and the grease trap had not been repaired.During an interview on 3/18/25 at 3:53 p.m., in the facility's kitchen, the Dietary Manager (DM) stated there had been an issue with the grease trap and plumbing causing wastewater to flow on to the kitchen floor. The DM stated it was a big problem causing the kitchen to be closed completely by CDHS until resolved.During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/18/25 at 4:05 p.m., the plumbing company was at the facility. Three plumbers were working on grease trap and were about to try to hydro jet the grease trap. Administrative Staff B confirmed the kitchen would remain closed since CDHS would not let the kitchen operate while there was a plugged grease trap. Administrative Staff B stated the County had approved for the facility to use the Emergency food for dinner 3/18/25 and for 3/19/25 breakfast but the facility needed to have an alternative meal preparation by lunch time.During an interview on 3/18/25 at 4:10 p.m., with Unlicensed Staff E translating Spanish to English, Dietary Aide D stated she had noticed water coming up from the grease trap for the last two months when the dishwasher is running and when she drains the two-compartment sink at the same time. Dietary Aide D stated a lot of wastewater can come up from the grease trap when the dishwasher was running. Dietary Aide D stated she had been directed by the DM to not drain the two-compartment sink while the dishwasher was running. Dietary Aide D stated the kitchen staff was serving the Emergency Food on paper plates, with plastic utensils and disposable cups, and no coffee was being severed.During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/18/25 at 4:35 p.m., three plumbers were working on the grease trap. Plumber F stated the issue with the grease trap had been building up for years whereby the bottom of the grease trap had decayed (deteriorated over time, often due to corrosion, rust, or other forms of damage, making it unsafe or ineffective). Plumber F stated when they used the drain snake (a flexible, slender tool used to dislodge and remove clogs from drains and pipes), they were hitting dirt. Plumber F stated if they tried to hydro jet the clog, they would just be blowing dirt. The drain snake was being fed to clear a blockage but all they heard was a grinding noise, which meant they were hitting rock, clay and mud. Plumber F stated when he pulled the drain snake back rock, clay and dirt was on the drain snake which meant the exit line for the grease trap had disintegrated.During a concurrent observation and phone interview on 3/18/25 at 5:20 p.m., the County Director was on the phone with Administrative Staff B. The County Director explained to Administrative Staff B she would not let the kitchen operate with a sewage back-up and wanted to know how the facility planned to provide meals to the residents while the kitchen was closed. Administrative Staff B did not explain the facility's meal plan. Surveyor joined the phone call and explained the facility was using their emergency food supply, utilizing canned and non-perishable foods, based on the facility Emergency Menu for dinner on 3/18/25 and breakfast 3/19/25 but the facility would still need to arrange for meals to be catered until the facility could find another place to prepare the residents meals. The County Director was agreeable with the plan for the time being.During an interview on 3/19/25 at 8:06 a.m., County Health Inspector G was standing by the nurse's station, which was located to the right of the entrance to the kitchen. County Health Inspector G stated he was given the facility document titled, Emergency Disaster Procedure Surveyor explained to County Health Inspector G, Administrative Staff B was fully aware per her conversation with the County Director last evening, the facility had to have a meal plan in place by 3/19/25 12:30 p.m The plan needed to identify how the facility was going to provide the residents their physician ordered diets. County Health Inspector G stated because of the amount of repair work required, the kitchen would remain closed for all activities.During an interview on 3/19/25 at 8:30 a.m., the Maintenance Manager stated he would have to unplug the grease trap two to three times a year using a drain snake. The last time he unplugged the grease trap was in January 2025.During an interview on 3/19/25 at 8:55 a.m., Administrative Staff A stated County Health Inspector C had approved a commissary kitchen. The facility still had not submitted a meal plan for the resident's lunch, which was expected to be served at 12:30 p.m. Administrative Staff A stated the previous Administrator did receive the County Site Review Inspection report from the CDHS dated 10/28/24, which addressed multiple kitchen repairs, including the grease trap, that needed to take place, and the kitchen was operating under a conditional status until plans were submitted.During an interview on 3/19/25 at 2 p.m., Administrative Staff A stated Administrative Staff B had not relayed to her that the CDHS and the California Department of Public Health (The Department) expected the facility to have an alternate meal plan for the residents starting by 3/19/2 at 12:30 p.m Administrative Staff A stated Administrative Staff B had not relayed to her the conversation that took place with Administrative Staff B and the County Director last evening whereby the County Director wanted an alternate meal plan to put into place by lunchtime.During a concurrent record and review and interview on 3/19/25 at 2:16 p.m., the facility's Action Plan number one to remove the IJ was reviewed. The Department's Surveyor and Nutrition Consultant explained to Administrator Staff A the Action Plan could not be approved since the facility could not show a safe plan for delivery of the required food and nutrition services in the absence of a kitchen and equipment for dietetic services.During a concurrent record review and interview on 3/20/25 at 9:10 a.m., the facility's Action Plan number two was reviewed with Administrative Staff A and explained the Action Plan could not be approved since the facility could not show a safe plan for delivery of the required food and nutrition services in the absence of a kitchen and equipment for dietetic services.During a concurrent record review and interview on 3/20/25 at 4:30 p, m., the facility's Action Plan number three was reviewed with Administrative Staff A and explained why the Action Plan could not be approved. While the facility reached a verbal agreement with the owner of the commissary, the rental agreement was not signed by the owner. The contract also indicated there was no garbage removal at the commissary kitchen. The Plan of Action number three did not include evidence of garbage removal at the commissary kitchen, proof of when a dumpster would be delivered at the commissary kitchen, how often garbage service would occur, and how was the garbage going to be discarded over the weekend since the garbage dumpster was not going to arrive at the commissary kitchen until Monday, 3/24/25.During an interview on 3/21/25 at 10:25 a.m., Administrative Staff A stated she had found out the garbage company could not deliver the garbage dumpster to the commissary kitchen site until Monday, 3/24/25. Administrative Staff A stated she would have the commissary kitchen contract updated reflecting the owner of the commissary kitchen would remove the trash Saturday, 3/22/25 and 3/23/25.On 3/21/25 at 2:35 p.m., Administrator Staff A was notified Action Plan number three was accepted. The action plan indicated the facility secured a contract with an offsite kitchen that would be utilized for food production, in accordance with physician ordered diets, in a safe, effective and timely manner.During the initial tour of the commissary kitchen on 3/22/25 from 5:45 a.m. to 7:03 a.m., the following was observed: 1. Handwashing sink faucet was loose and hot water knob difficult to turn off, 2. Paper towel dispenser next to the handwashing sink was broken, 3. Two-compartment sink faucet leaking, and 4. wall soap dispenser not working.A review of County Health Inspector G's Permanent Food Inspection Report, dated 3/22/25, indicated an inspection of the commissary kitchen took place during the preparation of the residents' lunch on 3/22/25. County Health Inspector G observed the following: The handwash sink had water leaking onto the floor from the waste pipe, the paper towel dispenser was not working, the food preparation sink had cold and warm water, but was leaking at the base of the faucet, and the ware washing sink (sink used to wash dishware, cookware, glassware, and other items) lacked the right drainboard to properly airdry the dishes.A review of County Health Inspector G's Permanent Food Inspection Report, dated 3/23/25, indicated an inspection of the commissary kitchen occurred during the preparation of the residents' breakfast on 3/23/25. County Health Inspector G observed the paper towel dispenser was still broken.During an observation on 3/24/25 at 3:25 p.m., the room temperature of the commissary kitchen was 84 degrees Fahrenheit. It was also noted the front door to the kitchen was open to help with air circulation, however there was no screen door. The paper towel holder next to the handwashing sink was still broken.During a concurrent observation and review of the Storage Room Temperature Log on 3/24/25 at 4:20 p.m., the temperature of the commissary kitchen had reached 88 degrees Fahrenheit. The Storage Room Temperature Log indicated the Storage Room Temperature should range between 50 -85 degrees Fahrenheit.During a observation on 3/24/25 at 4:50 p.m., the thermometer on the wall right of the front door read 90 degrees Fahrenheit.As of 3/24/25 at 5:40 p.m., the time the surveyor left the facility, the facility was unable to demonstrate minimum compliance with regulatory requirements for food production activities as evidenced by the inability to ensure the daily nutritional needs in a safe and effective manner for 57 residents in a facility census of 59.During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/25/25 at 3:07 p.m., the DM was mopping the commissary kitchen floor. The DM stated the Dietary Aide had unplugged the three-compartment sink (used to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes) drains all at the once. The floor drain located underneath the sink could not withstand the amount of water draining from the three sinks all at once causing the wastewater to backup on to the kitchen floor. The entire kitchen floor was wet including the food prep area and the cooking area. [NAME] M stated when the three- compartment sink drains were unplugged simultaneous, the drain underneath the sinks could not withstand the amount of water draining causing the water to flood the entire kitchen floor. Maintenance N was working on the three compartment sink pipes and drain to see if there was a clog.During an observation on 3/25/25 at 4:35 p.m., Maintenance N was still working on the three-compartment sink drain system. Maintenance N was using a drain snake to clear a blockage of the drainpipe.The facility P/P titled, Storage of Food and Supplies, dated 2023, indicated: Policy: Food and supplies will be stored properly and in a safe manner. Thermometers should be placed in all storage areas and checked frequently. Recommended temperature is 50 F -85 F- if dry food storage goes over 85 F take corrective action (see Corrective Action policy, page 6. 7) . The Facility P/P titled, Sanitation, dated 2023, indicated: Policy: The Food and Nutrition Services Department shall have equipment of the type and in the amount necessary for the proper preparation, serving, and storing food. There shall be adequate equipment for cleaning and disposal of waste and general storage. All equipment shall be maintained as necessary and kept in working repair . 6. Employees are to alert the FNS Director immediately to any equipment needing repair. 7. The FNS [Food and Nutrition Services] Director (and/or cook in their absence) will report any equipment needing repair to the maintenance man. 8. The Maintenance Department will assist Food & Nutrition Services as necessary in maintaining equipment and in doing janitorial duties which the Food & Nutrition Services employees cannot do and maintain maintenance records on all equipment . 15. The Food & Nutrition Services Department shall be ventilated in such a manner as to prevent excessive condensation, to maintain comfortable working conditions, and to remove objectionable odors and fumes . The hand washing sink shall have running hot and cold water, soap, paper toweling, and appropriate receptacles for wastepaper . The facility P/P titled, General Cleaning of Food and Nutrition Services Department, dated 2023, indicated: . Drain: Floor drains must be scheduled for routine cleaning in order to be maintained in a functional condition. 1. FNS staff should remove large debris as it accumulates and are encouraged to clean drains weekly. 2. The Maintenance Department will assist with more thorough cleanings to ensure the viability of the plumbing features . The facility P/P titled, Shelves, Counter, and Oher Surfaces Including Sinks Surfaces Including Sinks (Handwashing, Food Preparation, etc.), dated 2023, included: Note that for sink drains, Food and Nutrition Services staff are encouraged to remove large debris as it accumulates and to clean drains weekly. The Maintenance Department will assist with more thorough cleanings to ensure the viability of the plumbing features .
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

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety when: 1) Tuna and chicken...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety when: 1) Tuna and chicken salad sandwiches did not reach a safe internal serving temperature, 2) [NAME] and dishwasher were not wearing an apron 3) Absence of a touch free garbage can by hand washing sink, 4) Internal food temperatures were not monitored prior to transporting residents' meals to the facility, 5) Pots and pans were not air dried, 6) Three-compartment sink manual dishwashing process was not done correctly, 7) Temperature monitoring for the walk-in refrigerator, freezer and commissary kitchen (a rentable commercial kitchen), were not completed, and 8) Dietary Aide used the food production two-compartment sink to rinse out a dirty pan. These failure placed, 57 out of 59 residents who received facility prepared foods, at risk for foodborne illness (any illness resulting from eating contaminated/spoiled foods). Findings: 1. During an observation on 3/24/25 at 3:25 p.m., [NAME] K was preparing tuna salad sandwiches for the resident's dinner. [NAME] K stated chicken salad sandwiches had already been made and were in the refrigerator. During an observation on 3/24/25 at 4:20 p.m., the thermometer on the commissary kitchen wall read 88 F. During a concurrent observation on 3/24/25 at 4:30 p.m., [NAME] K measured the internal temperatures of the prepared foods. The tuna salad sandwiches were at 63.7 degrees-Fahrenheit (F, a unit of measure for temperature), and the pureed tuna salad was at 53 F. During an interview on 3/24/25 at 4:40 p.m., [NAME] K stated she made the chicken and tuna salad at 1:30 p.m. During an observation on 3/24/25 starting at 4:50 p.m., the kitchen thermometer near the kitchen entrance read 90 F. At 4:55 p.m. the pureed tuna salad's internal temperature was 51 F. During an observation on 3/24/25 at 5 p.m., the RD L was helping [NAME] K try to get the internal temperatures of the tuna and chicken salad sandwiches to cool down to 41 degrees or below. RD L moved all the sandwiches to cookie sheets, placed the sandwiches in a single layer, then put the cookie sheets in the freezer. By 5:13 p.m. the internal temperature of the chicken salad sandwiches read 49 F and by 5:15 p.m., the tuna salad sandwiches internal temperature read 54 F. RD L continued to try to get the tuna and chicken salad sandwiches to cool down to 41 F. At 5:30 p.m. the internal temperature of the tuna salad was 54 F, chicken salad sandwiches 49 F, and the pureed chicken salad sandwiches 46 F. The facility P/P titled, Cooling and Reheating of Potentially Hazardous or Time/ Temperature Control for Safety Food: Policy: Cooked Potentially Hazardous Food (PHF) or Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food shall be cooled and reheated in a method to ensure food safety . Ambient Temperature Food: PHF or TCS food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less, if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted food and canned tuna. Use the Cool Down Log/or Ambient Temperature Food . 2. During a tour of the facility's commissary kitchen, on 3/22/25 at 5:45 a.m., with the Dietary Manager (DM), [NAME] K was preparing food but was not wearing an apron. The DM stated cooks were supposed to wear an apron. During an observation on 3/23/25 at 9:49 a.m., Dietary Aide Q was not wearing an apron when washing the dishes. The DM stated there were disposable aprons, which the dietary aide should wear and change if they are going from washing dishes to handling and/or preparing food. During an interview on 4/3/25 at 2 p.m., the Dietary Manager (DM) stated cooks should wear a black cloth apron while prepping food and cooking and the dishwasher should wear a plastic apron to prevent cross contamination of the residents' food. 3. During a tour of the facility's commissary kitchen, on 3/22/25 at 5:45 a.m., noted the absence of a touch free garbage can next to the handwashing sink. There was only a garbage can with a lid for the food prep area. This led to dietary staff having to lift the garbage can lid with their clean hands leading to the dietary staff's hands becoming contaminated. The facility's Policy and Procedure (P/P) titled, Sanitation, dated 2023, indicated, Policy: The Food & Nutrition Services Department shall have equipment of the type and in the amount necessary for the proper preparation, serving, and storing of food . All Food & Nutrition Services staff shall know the proper hand washing technique .The hand washing sink shall have .appropriate receptacles for wastepaper . 4. During an observation on 3/22/25 at 7:03 a.m., the van driver arrived at the commissary kitchen to load the serving containers with the residents' breakfast into the van. [NAME] K was about to hand off the containers to the driver when [NAME] K had to be reminded to take the internal temperatures of the prepared hot food items and log the temps. The facility P/P titled, Meal Service, dated 2023, indicated: POLICY: Meals that meet the nutritional needs of the resident will be served in an accurate and efficient manner, and served at the appropriate temperatures. The Food and Nutrition Services staff member will take the food temperatures prior to service of the meal with a thermometer that has been cleaned and sanitized . 5. The standard of practice requires that Items must be allowed to drain and to air-dry before being stacked or stored. Stacking wet items such as pans prevents them from drying and may allow an environment where microorganisms can begin to grow (USDA Food Code 4-901.11). During an observation on 3/22/25 at 9:30 a.m., [NAME] M was stacking wet pots and pans, not allowing for the pots and pans to air-dry (lets the dishes dry naturally on a rack or dish drying mat, without touching one another). During an interview on 4/3/25 at 2 p.m., the DM stated it was important to air dry to prevent bacteria (germs) from growing. The facility's P/P titled, 3-Compartment Procedure for Manual Dishwashing, dated 2023, indicated, POLICY: . dishwashing procedures Set up area for air drying . All items are air-dried, which means no water droplets are present 6. During an observation on 3/22/25 at 9:30 a.m., Dietary Aide Q was washing dirty pots and pans in the three-compartment sink (a manual ware washing system used in commercial kitchens, consisting of three separate compartments for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes and utensils). Surveyor needed to remind Dietary Aide Q pots and pans needed to be fully submerged in the sanitizer solution for 30 seconds per the bleach container directions to be affective in killing bacteria. The facility P/P titled, 3-Compartment Procedure for Manual Dishwashing, dated 2023, indicated: POLICY: . manual dishwashing procedures . Step One: Clean and sanitize all work surfaces. Set up area for air drying. Step Two: Rinse, scrape, or soak all items before washing . Step Three: The first compartment is for washing. Step Four: The second compartment is for rinsing.Step Five: The third compartment is for sanitizing. Fill the third compartment with clean, clear water to the fill line L_ gallons .Then add .sanitizer. Immerse all washed items for ____ (note time). 7. During an observation on 3/24/25 at 4:20 p.m., the thermometer on the commissary kitchen wall read 88 F. During an observation on 3/24/25 starting at 4:50 p.m., the kitchen thermometer near the kitchen entrance read 90 F and bin containing bread was stored in the area. During a record review of facility logs titled, Cold Storage Temperature Logs and Storage Room (general commissary kitchen) Temperature Log on 3/25/25 at 3:07 p.m., both logs were not filled out for the 3/25/25 AM shift nor for the PM shift. During an observation on 3/25/25 at 3:40 p.m., the commissary kitchen thermometer read 86 F. During an interview on 4/3/25 at 2 p.m., the Dietary Manager (DM) stated The DM stated the Cold Storage Temperature Logs for the walk-in refrigerator and freezer and the Storage Room (general commissary kitchen) Log should be recorded on during the AM and PM shifts. The DM stated you want to make sure food is being stored at safe temperatures to prevent spoilage of food, which could cause foodborne illnesses. The DM stated storage of pantry food items at a high room temperature could spoil the food items and bread could become moldy. The kitchen should be at a safe cool temperature for the can goods, baking items and for staff. The facility P/P titled, Storage of Food and Supplies, dated 2023, indicated, Policy: Food and supplies will be stored properly and in a safe manner. The storeroom should be . well-ventilated, cool . Thermometers should be placed in all storage areas and checked frequently . Recommended temperature is 50° F -85° F if dry food storage goes over 85°F take corrective action (see Corrective Action policy, page 6. 7) . 8. The standard of practice would be to ensure sanitation methods that ensure food debris on equipment and utensils are scraped over a waste disposal unit or garbage receptacle or shall be removed in a warewashing machine with a prewash cycle (USDA Food Code, 2022). During an observation and interview on 3/25/25 at 3:40 p.m., with RD L, Dietary Aide R was rinsing off a dirty pan in the food production sink. RD L directed Dietary Aide R to stop and scrap the food debris from the dirty pots and pans into the garbage can and then use the three-compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize the pots and pans. RD L stated the food production sink was used for food preparation and was considered a clean area not appropriate for dirty dishes. The facility Policy and Procedure (P/P) titled, Sanitation, dated 2023, indicated, Policy: The Food & Nutrition Services Department shall have equipment of the type and in the amount necessary for the proper preparation, serving, and storing of food. There shall be adequate equipment for . disposal of waste . kitchen wases which are not disposed of by garbage disposal units shall be kept in leak-proof, non-absorbent and tightly closed containers .If an employee does need to go from soiled end to clean end, a strict hand washing routine must be followed .
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

Administration (Tag F0835)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on interview and record review, the facility's administration (the person/s responsible for the overall operation and management of a skilled nursing facility, ensuring the facility meets regula...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility's administration (the person/s responsible for the overall operation and management of a skilled nursing facility, ensuring the facility meets regulations and provides quality care for residents) failed to use their resources effectively and efficiently, when corrective actions were not completed following the issuance of the County's Department of Health Services (CDHS) Site Review Inspection Report in October 2024. This failure resulted in the interruption of food services for 57 out of 59 residents who received food from the facility's kitchen when CDHS suspended the facility's Retail Food Permit which required the facility to cease all food production operations effective 3/18/25 at 10:37 a.m. and to remain in effect until the facility can meet CDHS requirements (cross reference with F908). Findings: During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/18/25 at 4:34 p.m., with Administrative Staff B (ADM B), Site Review Inspection Report, dated 10/28/24, was reviewed. ADM B confirmed she received the report which indicated the grease trap was in disrepair and the facility's kitchen was not in compliance with the California Retail Food Code (Calcode- outlines structural, equipment, and operational requirements for all retail food facilities in California, ensuring food safety and sanitation, and is enforced by local environmental health agencies and the California Department of Public Health). Administrative Staff B stated County Health Inspector C had visited the facility in the morning of 3/18/25 when wastewater was overflowing on to the kitchen floor from the grease trap and suspended the facility's retail Food Permit and closed down the facility's kitchen were they prepared resident foods. ADM B stated the facility's previous Administrator had resigned a couple of weeks prior to the 3/18/25 site visit and ADM B was taking over until a new administrator was hired. ADM B stated when taking over for the Administrator, there was no communication related to the County Site Review Inspection Report from 10/28/24 and the grease trap had not been repaired. During an interview on 4/2/25 at 5:10 p.m., Administrative Staff J (ADM J) stated she did the handoff (process where the responsibility for a specific task transfers from one person to another) between the Administrator who left and ADM B who took over. ADM J stated the previous Administrator did not address the Site Review Inspection Report, received by the facility on10/28/24, detailing the items needing to be addressed in the kitchen. ADM J stated it was the responsibility of the Administrator to follow through with addressing the kitchen repairs needed in order to comply with current Calcode requirements. During a phone review on 4/3/25 at 2 p.m., the Dietary Manager (DM) stated herself as well as the previous Administrator and the Maintenance Manager had received the Site Review Inspection Report on 10/28/24 via email. The DM stated during the facility's Stand-up meeting (morning meeting that includes all department heads) she brought up several kitchen issues, including the grease trap disrepair, that needed to be addressed per the Site Review Inspection Report. The DM stated despite bringing it up, and the Administrator acknowledging the kitchen repairs needed to be addressed, the Administrator did not follow up with the County's kitchen repair requirements. A review of 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 [promoted or make widely known] by government agencies to ensure proper health care services to residents . Superintends [be responsible for the management or arrangement] physical operations of the Center . implements corrective action and budgetary constraints as required .
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 F0865 (Tag F0865)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to have an effective Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, when the facility's QAPI program did not address code compl...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to have an effective Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, when the facility's QAPI program did not address code compliance corrective actions, related to the physical environment of dietetic services, issued to the facility by the County Department of Health Services (CDHS) on 10/28/24. This failure resulted in the interruption of food services for 57 out of 59 residents who received food from the facility's kitchen when CDHS suspended the facility's Retail Food Permit and required the facility to cease all food production operations effective 3/18/25 at 10:37 a.m. and to remain in effect until the facility can meet CDHS requirements (cross reference with F908). Findings: During a concurrent interview and record review on 3/18/25 at 4:34 p.m., with Administrative Staff B (ADM B), Site Review Inspection Report, dated 10/28/24, was reviewed. ADM B confirmed she received the report which indicated the grease trap (a plumbing device intended to capture fats, oils and grease from wastewater) was in disrepair and the facility's kitchen was not in compliance with the California Retail Food Code (Calcode- outlines structural, equipment, and operational requirements for all retail food facilities in California, ensuring food safety and sanitation, and is enforced by local environmental health agencies and the California Department of Public Health). Administrative Staff B stated an inspector from CDHS had visited the facility on the morning of 3/18/25, when wastewater (includes substances such as food scraps, oils, soaps and chemicals) was overflowing on to the kitchen floor from the grease trap. The ADM B confirmed the CDHS inspector subsequently suspended the facility's retail Food Permit and closed the facility's kitchen, where they prepared resident foods, until repairs could be completed. ADM B stated the facility's previous Administrator had resigned a couple of weeks prior to the 3/18/25 site visit and ADM B was taking over until a new administrator was hired. ADM B stated when taking over for the previous Administrator, there was no communication related to the County Site Review Inspection Report from 10/28/24 and the grease trap had not been repaired. During a phone review on 4/3/25 at 2 p.m., the Dietary Manager (DM) stated herself as well as the previous Administrator and the Maintenance Manager had received the Site Review Inspection Report on 10/28/24 via email. The DM stated the previous Administrator had a monthly QAPI meeting but never brought up the CDHS's County Site Review Inspection Report or kitchen repairs needing to be addressed. The DM stated the previous Administrator just ignored the CDHS report and requests for the various kitchen items to be repaired. During an interview on 4/3/25 at 5:40 p.m., Administrative Staff J stated she reviewed the QAPI program documentation and could not find any documentation indicating administration had ever addressed the CDHS inspection report, which was received on 10/28/24, detailing kitchen repairs that needed to be completed to follow Calcode requirements. A review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program - Governance and Leadership, released 1/2018, indicated, Policy: The quality assurance and performance improvement program is overseen and implemented by the QAPI committee, which reports its findings, actions and results to the administrator and governing body. 1.The administrator, whether a member of the QAPI committee or not, is ultimately responsible for the QAPI program, and for interpreting its results and findings to the governing body. 2. The governing body is responsible for ensuring that the QAPI program: a. is implemented and maintained to address identified priorities; b. is sustained through transitions of leadership and staffing . focuses on problems and opportunities that reflect processes, functions and services provided to the residents . help departments, consultants and ancillary services implement systems to correct potential and actual issues in quality of care . coordinates the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of performance improvement projects to achieve specific goals . Special meetings may be called by the administrator as needed to present issues that need to be addressed before the next regularly scheduled meeting .
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 F0925 (Tag F0925)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an effective pest control program when: 1) Evidence of a rodent infestation was at the offsite commissary (a rentable ...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an effective pest control program when: 1) Evidence of a rodent infestation was at the offsite commissary (a rentable commercial kitchen) and 2) A fly infestation was present in the designated dietetic service space (formerly the facility breakroom). These failures had the potential to cause foodborne illness (any illness resulting from eating contaminated/spoiled foods) for 57 of 59 residents who received food from the facility ' s kitchen. Findings: 1) During an interview at the facility on 3/28/25 at 3:37 p.m., the Dietary Manager stated all resident food was being prepared in their commissary kitchen due to remodeling of their onsite kitchen. During an interview on 3/28/25 at 4:05 p.m., [NAME] M stated she was working earlier in the day when a County Health Inspector (Inspector C) visited the commissary kitchen. [NAME] M stated Inspector C found bags of stuffing mix that had been chewed and subsequently discarded the bags. [NAME] M stated Inspector C found rat poop behind the stove and a hole in the ceiling. During a tour of the commissary kitchen and concurrent interview on 3/28/25 at 4:13 p.m., [NAME] M indicated the ceiling above a red refrigerator contained a hole. [NAME] M stated Inspector C told her rats could be entering the kitchen through the opening. A photo was taken of the area. During an observation and concurrent interview on 3/28/25 at 4:15 p.m., a plastic grocery bag was located inside a plastic basket next to the red refrigerator. [NAME] M opened the bag and revealed multiple dirty-looking rodent traps; the traps appeared to have been previously used. Photos were taken of the traps. During an observation and concurrent interview on 3/28/25 at 4:16 p.m., [NAME] M pulled the red refrigerator away from the wall. The floor contained the following: sawdust-like material, dirt, and multiple brown/black droppings resembling rodent feces. [NAME] M stated the droppings were rat poop. Photos were taken of the area. During an observation and concurrent interview on 3/28/25 at 4:18 p.m., the area next to the red refrigerator was cluttered with furniture. Droppings that looked like rodent feces were located behind a black armchair. Photos were taken of the material behind the chair. During an observation and concurrent interview on 3/28/25 at 4:25 p.m., [NAME] M pulled the stove away from the wall. The floor contained dirt, food particles, and multiple droppings resembling rat feces. [NAME] M stated the droppings were definitely rat poop. Photos were taken of the area behind/under the stove. During a telephone interview on 3/28/25 at 4:29 p.m., County Health Inspector O (Inspector O) stated he would inspect the commissary kitchen the following morning at 5 a.m., before food preparation began. He stated a pest control company would be onsite that night. Review of Company P's pest report, dated 3/28/2025, indicated, .rodent feces/activity was reported inside the kitchen . set 8 traps inside the kitchen . Review of Inspector O's report titled, Permanent Food Facility Inspection Report (dated 3/29/25) indicated, .Specialist observed the following: Large quantity of rodent dropping (approximately >50) on top of walk-in refrigeration unit along with chewed up insulation and boxes which appeared to be used as nesting material for rodents . Review of Company P's pest report, dated 3/29/2025, indicated, . I began to move some boxes on top of the freezer, and immediately found rat nesting material. Rats had chewed through boxes and pulled insulation from the attic in our nesting on top of the freezer . workers are going to do cleaning of this area. They are going to remove the rest of the boxes and remove the insulation and feces . During a telephone interview on 4/1/2025 at 1:58 p.m., Administrative Staff J stated the facility began using the commissary kitchen on 3/22/25 and they discovered rats in that kitchen on Friday, 3/28/25. When asked if the owner of the offsite kitchen had a pest mitigation program, Administrative Staff J stated she was not sure; she stated she had not discussed that with the owner. 2) During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/21/25 at 10:50 a.m., County Health Inspector C stated there were multiple flies in the temporary dietetic service space (Staff Breakroom). Surveyor entered the temporary dietetic service space and observed several small flies on the ceiling light fixture, ceiling walls, and windowsill. There were multiple chocolate mints on the windowsill and one dead ant. County Health Inspector C directed the housekeeping and kitchen staff to pull everything out of thetemporary dietetic service space, close the door, kill and get rid of the flies, then wash and sanitize everything from top to bottom. The dietary staff was reminded they needed to follow the same infection control protocols in the temporary dietetic service space as they would in the facility kitchen. The door to the temporary dietetic service space needed to be kept closed, the windowsill should not be used to store food, there should be a garbage can with a lid, which there was not, and the tables and counters should be washed and sanitized routinely to prevent flies and other insects. A review of County Health Inspector C ' s Permanent Food Inspection Report, dated 3/21/25, indicated: Several flies were observed throughout the temporary dietetic service space. Staff were instructed to remove all single-use items, food, and equipment, and to alleviate flies in the affected area. Staff were encouraged to maintain entrance door leading into the temporary dietetic service space closed to prevent entrance of flies and other insects. The screen on the window of the temporary dietetic service space was observed to be damaged. During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/24/25 at 3:25 p.m., upon arrival to the commissary kitchen, it was noted the kitchen door was wide open and there was no screen door. Dietary Staff D stated the RD had opened the door because it had gotten extremely warm in the kitchen. Review of County Health Inspector O's report titled, Permanent Food Facility Inspection Report (dated 3/31/25) indicated, . Side door next found to be unlocked and wind kept blowing it open during inspection. Operator was unable to lock it and placed a table in front of it in the meantime to prevent it from staying ajar. Ensure door is able to remain closed to prevent entrance of vermin/flies into the facility . During an interview on 4/3/25 at 2 p.m., when the DM was asked if the commissary kitchen door should be left open, the DM stated the kitchen door should be kept closed to prevent flies and other insects from entering. The DM stated the door to the commissary kitchen and the temporary dietetic service space should be kept closed. The DM stated the dietary staff should not store their personal food in the commissary kitchen and the temporary dietetic service areas in order to prevent the infestation of flies and other insects. Review of facility policy and procedure (P/P) titled, Pest Control, subtitled, Process (dated 1/2018) indicated, 1. This facility maintains an on-going pest control program to ensure that the building is kept free of insects and rodents . The facility P/P titled, Sanitation, dated 2023, indicated: . 10. On a monthly basis, a pest control company will inspect and service the Food & Nutrition Services Department. If at any time additional servicing is needed, the pest control company will be notified . The facility P/P titled, Miscellaneous Areas, dated 2023, indicated: .Fly and Vermin Control: Flies are carriers of disease and are a constant enemy of high standards of sanitation in the Food & Nutrition Services Department. Suggestions for Fly and Vermin Control: 1. All doors and windows must be properly screened. 2. Food must be properly covered and stored. 3 The Food & Nutrition Services Department must be kept free of soil and clutter. 4. Arrangements should be made by the Administrator for pest control service on a routine basis.
Dec 2024 2 deficiencies
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 interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure an abuse allegation was reported to the appropriate agenci...

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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 an abuse allegation was reported to the appropriate agencies within 2 hours after an allegation was made for one out of two sampled residents (Resident 1). This failure could put the resident's safety at risk and potentially hinder the ability to properly investigate and protect the resident due to a lack of time to intervene effectively. Findings: A review of Resident 1's face sheet (demographics) indicated he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnoses of Muscle Weakness and Anxiety disorder (a group of mental health conditions that cause fear, dread and other symptoms that are out of proportion to the situation). Resident 1's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a standardized assessment tool that measures health status in nursing home residents) dated 10/7/24 indicated Resident 1 had intact cognition (memory). Resident 1's MDS also indicated he was dependent on staff with his care except for eating and oral hygiene on which needed substantial assistance from staff. A review of the facility initial report dated 11/14/24 indicated this verbal abuse allegation occurred on 11/12/24. A review of Resident 1's Progress note dated 11/12/24 at 8:00 p.m. indicated Resident 1's brother-in-law approached Licensed Staff D to complain about Unlicensed Staff B working with Resident 1 of using vulgar words. During an interview on 12/4/24 at 11:15 a.m., Unlicensed Staff A stated, using vulgar words on residents or telling resident to f--- off or f--- you was a verbal abuse and should have been reported right away. Unlicensed Staff A stated all abuse allegations had to be reported within 2 hours after learning about the allegation. Unlicensed Staff A stated not reporting abuse allegations timely could put the resident's safety at risk. During an interview on 12/4/24 at 11:32 a.m., Licensed Nurse (LN) B stated using vulgar or swear words or telling a resident to f--- off or f---you were considered a verbal abuse and should be reported to the Ombudsman (assist in the resolution of problems and advocate for the rights of residents of long-term care facilities), the state and local police department (PD) within 2 hours after an allegation was made. LN B stated not reporting abuse allegation within 2 hours put residents' safety at risk. LN B stated not reporting an abuse allegation timely could also result to resident feeling nobody believed their complaint and could be distrustful to staff. LN B stated reporting the abuse allegation timely within 2 hours not only protect the resident involved but the rest of the facility's residents as well. During a concurrent interview and abuse policy and procedure record review on 12/4/24 at 12:15 p.m., the Administrator (ADM) stated when this allegation was reported to the nurse on 11/12/24, this allegation should have been reported to the state, ombudsman, and local PD within 2 hours. The ADM verified the facility did not report the abuse allegation to the state, local PD and the Ombudsman within 2 hours of Resident 1 making the allegation. The ADM stated not reporting abuse allegations within 2 hours after an abuse allegation was made, would be a possible safety risk for the residents. During a concurrent interview and abuse policy and procedure record review on 12/4/24 at 12:45 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) verified the facility's policy on abuse was not followed when the abuse allegation was not reported to the state, ombudsman and the local PD within 2 hours after an abuse allegation was made. The DON stated not reporting abuse allegation timely within 2 hours after an allegation was made would likely put the resident's safety at risk. A review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled Abuse Investigation and Reporting , updated 2/2024, the P&P indicated, .an alleged violations of abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment (including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property will be reported to the proper agencies as guided per regulations
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 interview and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident when a staff member (Unlicensed Staff C) was a...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident when a staff member (Unlicensed Staff C) was allowed to continue working on her shift while the investigation for the abuse allegation was in progress. This failure reduced the facility ' s potential to protect Resident 1 from further abuse while the alleged abuse investigation was in progress. Findings: A review of Resident 1 ' s face sheet (demographics) indicated he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnoses of Muscle Weakness and Anxiety disorder (a group of mental health conditions that cause fear, dread and other symptoms that are out of proportion to the situation). Resident 1 ' s Minimum Data Set (MDS, a standardized assessment tool that measures health status in nursing home residents) dated 10/7/24 indicated Resident 1 had intact cognition (memory). Resident 1 ' s MDS also indicated he was dependent on staff with his care except for eating and oral hygiene on which needed substantial assistance from staff. A review of the facility initial report dated 11/14/24 indicated this verbal abuse allegation occurred on 11/12/24. A review of Progress note dated 11/12/24 at 8:00 p.m. indicated the alleged staff (Unlicensed Staff C) working with Resident 1 during the incident was not suspended immediately after an abuse allegation was made against her and was only reassigned to another room. During a concurrent interview and abuse policy and procedure record review on 12/4/24 at 12:15 p.m., the Administrator (ADM) verified the facility did not suspend Unlicensed Staff C immediately after Resident 1 accused her of verbal abuse per facility policy. The ADM stated not putting the alleged staff on suspension immediately after an abuse allegation was made against her might taint the investigation and could influence staff or residents judgement so there could be a risk of not getting an impartial investigation. During a concurrent interview and abuse policy and procedure record review on 12/4/24 at 12:45 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) verified the alleged staff (Unlicensed Staff C) was not immediately suspended after Resident 1 made the abuse allegation against her per facility policy. The DON stated not suspending Unlicensed Staff C immediately after an abuse allegation was made against her could put residents safety at risk and could compromise the investigation. A review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P) titled Abuse Investigation and Reporting, updated 2/2024, the P&P indicated, .the administrator will suspend immediately any employee who has been accused of resident abuse pending outcome of the investigation .
Oct 2024 9 deficiencies
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 interview and record review, the facility did not report an alleged abuse allegation for one out of two sampled residen...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility did not report an alleged abuse allegation for one out of two sampled residents (Resident 6) within 2 hours to California Department of Public Health (CDPH, responsible for and enforces some of the laws in the California Health and Safety Codes), the Ombudsman (official appointed to investigate individuals' complaints) and the local Police Department (PD). This failure put Resident 6 and all the vulnerable residents at risk for abuse to continue. Findings: A review of Resident 6's face sheet (demographics) indicated Resident 1 was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnoses of Muscle Weakness, Chronic Pain Syndrome (CPS, pain that lasts over 3 months) and Spinal Cord Disease (SCD, nerve damage that cause permanent severe problems, such as paralysis (loss of the ability to move (and sometimes to feel anything) in part or most of the body) or impaired bladder and bowel control). Resident 6's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognition, the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses of residents) dated 8/29/24 score was 15 out of 15 indicating intact cognition. Resident 6's functional abilities indicated he was dependent on staff for provision of all care. A review of the SOC 341 (form use to report suspected abuse) dated 9/5/24 indicated an incident occurred between Resident 6 and the alleged Licensed Nurse (LN) A on 8/31/24 at approximately 10:00 a.m. The SOC 341 dated 9/5/24 indicated a telephone report was made to law enforcement in Santa [NAME] on 8/31/24 at 4:10 p.m. but there were no other calls made to other agencies on 8/31/24. The SOC 341 dated 9/5/24 also indicated the Ombudsman was not notified of the abuse allegation until 9/5/24. The SOC 341 dated 9/5/24 had no indication the abuse allegation on 8/31/24 was reported to CDPH. During a concurrent interview and SOC 341 dated 9/5/24 record review on 10/23/24 at 3:55 p.m., the Administrator (ADM) verified the alleged abuse occurred on 8/31/24 at approximately 10:00 a.m. The ADM stated this was his weakest report. The ADM stated the facility policy was to report abuse allegations to CDPH, the Ombudsman and local PD within 2 hours. The ADM stated the 2-hour reporting time frame was not met for this investigation. The ADM stated the local PD was notified the same day but did not meet the 2-hour reporting time requirement. The ADM verified the Ombudsman was not notified of the abuse allegation until 9/5/24. The ADM stated it was important to ensure abuse were reported timely primarily so all agencies were aware to determine what action to take to ensure resident safety. During a concurrent interview and SOC 341 dated 9/5/24 record review on 10/23/24 at 4:16 p.m., the Interim Director of Nursing (IDON) verified the SOC 341 dated 9/5/24 indicated a telephone report was made to law enforcement to Santa [NAME] PD on 8/31/24 at 4:10 p.m. but there were no other calls made to other agencies on 8/31/24. The IDON also verified the SOC 341 dated 9/5/24 indicated the Ombudsman was not notified of the abuse allegation until 9/5/24. The IDON also verified the SOC 341 dated 9/5/24 had no indication the abuse allegation on 8/31/24 was reported to CDPH. The IDON stated the facility abuse policy was to report abuse allegations to the local PD, the Ombudsman and CDPH within 2 hours. The IDON stated it was important abuse allegations were reported timely to ensure residents safety and to ensure abuse does not happen again. A review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled Abuse and Neglect Prohibition Policy, release date 6/2022, the P&P indicated, F. Reporting of incidents, investigations and facility's response to the investigation: upon receiving information concerning a report of suspected or alleged abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or exploitation, the administrator, or designee will perform the following: all alleged violation immediately but not later than 2 hours if the alleged violation involves abuse or results in serious bodily injury.
CONCERN (D)

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

Transfer Notice (Tag F0623)

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: 1.ensure an appropriate notice of discharge (a written document ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to: 1.ensure an appropriate notice of discharge (a written document provided to a patient or their representative usually given before or at time of discharge (in an emergency) which explains why the patient is being discharged and provides information about their next steps and ongoing care) was provided to the resident and/or representative and ensure the Ombudsman (an official appointed to investigate individuals' complaints against maladministration) was notified when one out of two sampled residents (Resident 57) was sent to the emergency department (ED, department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medical and surgical care to patients arriving at the hospital in need of immediate care) on 8/1/24. 2.ensure Licensed Staff were aware to notify the Ombudsman whenever there was a facility-initiated discharge (discharge initiated by the facility) such as transfer to the hospital. These failures could result in potential violations of resident rights, a lack of oversight regarding the discharge process, inability for the ombudsman to investigate potential issues with the discharge which could leave residents vulnerable to inappropriate or unsafe transfers without proper advocacy. Findings: A review of Resident 57's face sheet (demographics) indicated Resident 1 was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnoses of Alzheimer's Disease (a brain disorder that gradually destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually the ability to perform daily tasks), Muscle Weakness and Bipolar Disorder (a mental health condition). Resident 57's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognition- the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses of residents) indicated he had severely impaired cognition. During a concurrent interview and electronic medical record review on 10/22/24 at 4:21 p.m., the Interim Director of Nursing (IDON) verified the Ombudsman was not notified when Resident 57 was sent out to the ED on 8/1/24. The IDON stated there was no notice of transfer completed nor was the Ombudsman notified when Resident 57 was sent out to ED on 8/1/24. The IDON stated whenever a resident gets discharged or transferred to ED, a notice of transfer or discharge should be provided to the resident and or the representative and the Ombudsman would have to be notified within 24 to 48 hours. The IDON stated the Ombudsman notification was important to monitor the wellbeing or whereabout of the residents, for residents' protection and to prevent inappropriate discharges. The IDON stated the facility policy was to notify the ombudsman whenever a resident was discharged or transferred to the hospital. The IDON stated the facility policy was not followed when the Ombudsman was not notified when Resident 57 was sent out to ED. During an interview on 10/22/24 at 4:52 p.m. Licensed Nurse (LN) C stated she had discharged residents and transferred residents to the hospital but had never sent a copy of the notice of transfer to notify the Ombudsman of transfer to the hospital. When asked what the facility policy with regards to notifying the Ombudsman during transfers and discharges, LN C stated she did not know. During an interview on 10/22/24 at 4:55 p.m., LN D stated as far as she knew, it was not the facility policy to notify the Ombudsman of any discharges or hospital transfers. LN D stated she had helped discharged and transferred a resident to the ED and the Ombudsman was not notified. A review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled Transfer and Discharge, release date 12/2016, the P&P indicated that an approp[riate notice of discharge should be provided to the resident or the representative . to notify the resident, and if known, the family member, surrogate, or resident representative of the transfer and the reason for the move .provide the name, address, and phone number of the state long term care Ombudsman .in cases where a residents' urgent medical needs require more immediate transfer, provide the notice as soon as practicable.
CONCERN (D)

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

MDS Data Transmission (Tag F0640)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility did not complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS, a standardized process for evalua...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility did not complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS, a standardized process for evaluating a resident's health and functional abilities in a nursing home) Discharge Assessment (DCA, a required part of the process for evaluating the health of a resident and their discharge plans when they leave a nursing home) for one out of two sampled residents (Resident 28). This failure could potentially lead to improper care planning on Resident 28's new discharge setting which could also potentially put Resident 28's safety at risk. Findings: A review of Resident 28's face sheet (demographics) indicated Resident 28 was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnoses of Dementia (general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life) and Alzheimer's Disease (a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks). Resident 28's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognition, the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses of residents) dated 11/8/23 indicated a severely impaired cognition. Resident 28's functional abilities indicated she was mostly dependent on staff for provision of care. A review of Resident 28's MDS 3.0 [NAME] (informational filing system that is used as a quick reference) indicated Resident 28 was missing an MDS DCA when she was discharged on 5/10/24. During a concurrent interview and MDS 3.0 [NAME] record review on 10/25/24 at 8:50 a.m., the Interim Director of Nursing (IDON) verified Resident 28 did not have an MDS DCA. The IDON stated Resident 28 was already discharged on 5/10/24. The DON stated it was important the MDS assessments were done timely because these assessments were the backbone of residents' assessments and should paint an accurate picture of residents' current status. The IDON stated the DCA included the current residents' status upon discharge and should have been completed. The IDON stated failure to complete the MDS DCA could put the resident at risk for rehospitalization. During an interview on 10/25/24 at 9:13 a.m., the Minimum Data Set Coordinator (MDSC) stated she was aware that some of her MDS assessments were late. MDSC stated ensuring MDS assessment were done accurately and timely was important because the MDS assessment would show residents' current status, what their needs were and how to meet those needs. MDSC stated it was important to ensure DCA's were completed because these assessments were also used when residents were reintegrated back into the community. The MDSC stated when residents' gets discharged from the facility and were ordered home health services (HHS, a wide range of health care services that you can get in your home for an illness or injury), based on MDS DCA, then these disciplines would have an idea on resident's current status and what their needs were. During an interview on 10/25/24 at 9:13 a.m., the MDSC stated MDS assessments not completed timely do not paint an accurate picture of residents' current status. MDSC stated it was important that MDS assessments were done accurately and timely. MDSC stated not competing an MDS assessment timely could result in inaccurate data and error in reports. A review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled MDS Accuracy, updated 2023, the P&P indicated the facility conducts a comprehensive assessment to identify a patient needs per the guidelines set by the (Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI, tool that helps nursing home staff in gathering definitive information on a resident's strengths and needs) manual: Discharge Assessment
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0692 (Tag F0692)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow through with notifying a resident's physician of the RD's (R...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow through with notifying a resident's physician of the RD's (Registered Dietitian) recommendation for the nutritional supplement, Med Pass (helps provide extra calories and protein to help patients gain weight or recover from illness) for one of eighteen sampled residents (Resident 30), who had lost 16 pounds in one month (8.65% unplanned weight loss), which is severe weight loss. This led to Resident 30 losing more weight, which could prevent Resident 30's right heel ulcer (pressure sore is an injury to the skin and underlying tissue) from healing or cause it to become worse, and could cause an overall decline in Resident 30's physical wellbeing. Findings: A review of Resident 30's admission Record indicated Resident 30 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis including Cellulitis of the Left Lower Leg (a bacterial infection that affects the skin's deeper layers), Muscle Weakness, Abnormalities of Gait (a manner of walking or moving on foot) and Mobility (the ability of a patient to change and control their body position), Needs Assistance with Personal Care, Type Two Diabetes (high blood sugar), amongst others. A review of Resident 30's Weights documented from 11/9/23 through 6/3/24, indicated the following: 10/3/2024 at 7:09 a.m. - 154.0 lbs. (pounds) 9/4/2024 at 7:36 a.m. - 158.0 lbs. 9/2/2024 at 2:21 p.m. - 157 lbs. . 8/26/2024 at 2:34 p.m. - 157 lbs. 8/19/2024 at 11:34 a.m. - 158.0 lbs. 8/14/2024 at 11:08 a.m. - 162 lbs. 8/12/2024 at 2:44 p.m. - 160 lbs. 8/6/2024 at 6:53 a.m. - 160 lbs. 7/15/2024 at 10:23 a.m. - 170 lbs. 7/8/2024 at 7:55 a.m. - 169 lbs. 7/2/2024 at 12:03 p.m. - 165.0 lbs. 6/24/2024 at 8:00 a.m. - 170 lbs. 6/17/2024 at 1:54 p.m. - 171. lbs. 6/10/2024 at 7:51 a.m. - 175 lbs. 6/7/2024 at 9:12 p.m. - 185 lbs. Resident 30 had lost 16 lbs., from 185 to 169 ibs, in one month, from 6/7/24 through 7/8/24, which is a 8.65% unplanned weight loss, which equals severe weight loss. A review of the RD's (Registered Dietician) Nutrition/Dietary Note, dated 7/3/24, indicated Resident 30 had lost 10 1bs/5.7% in one month, which indicated a weight loss greater than 5%, equaling severe weight loss. The RD indicated Resident 30 would benefit from some protein supplementation (a meal that contains a significant amount of protein relative to carbohydrates and fats) to aid in right heel wound healing. The RD recommendations were large portions of protein at meals and lab work. Resident 30 had lost 9 lbs. in one month, from 7/8/24 through 8/6/24, which is a 5.33% unplanned weight loss, which equals severe weight loss. A review of Resident 30's CPAC-Nursing - SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation) Form and Progress Note, dated 7/15/24, indicated Resident 30 lost 10 lbs. in one month, a 5.7 % unplanned weight loss, which equals severe weight loss. A review of the RD's Nutrition/Dietary Note, dated 8/7/24, indicated Resident 30 had lost 5lbs times one month, 10lbs. in three weeks based on weekly weights. Staff said Resident 30 was not eating much. Recommendations was to continue weekly weights and lab work. A review of the RD's, Nutrition/Dietary Note, dated 8/23/24, indicated Resident 30 had lost 4lbs. times one week. The RD's recommendations: Reduced Med Pass 120 ml (milliliters) every day at 2 p.m. and continue weekly weights times four weeks. A review of Resident 30's Order Summary Report, dated 10/2024, indicated Sugar Free Med Pass 2.0 one time a day 120 ml every day was ordered 10/17/24 and to start 10/18/24. Resident 30's MAR (Medication Administration Record), dated 10/2024, indicated the Sugar Free Med Pass 2.0 was started on 10/18/24. NOTE: the RD had recommended Reduced Med Pass 120 ml on 8/23/24 and the Med Pass was not started until two months later. Resident 30 had lost 27 lbs. in three months, from 6/7/24 through 9/4/24, a 14.59% unplanned weight loss, which equals severe weight loss. During an interview on 10/23/24 at 9:15 a.m. the RD stated she ran Weight Reports for one month, three months and six months weights to monitor for resident weight loss. The RD stated she came to the facility once per week and was a part of the weekly Interdisciplinary Team (IDT: a collaborative session where a variety of professionals work together to plan and coordinate patient care) Weight meetings. The RD stated she e-mailed a RD Recommendation, form to the DON, which included Resident 30's recommendation for: 1. reduced sugar Med Pass 120 ml every day at 2 p.m. and 2. to continue weekly weights, on 8/23/24. During a concurrent interview and record review on 10/23/24 at 10:19 a.m., the IDON (Interim Director of Nursing) stated once she received the RD Recommendation forms by e-mail, she would either hand deliver the recommendations to the nurse taking care of the resident or e-mail the recommendation(s) if the RD Recommendation forms came in on the weekend or late at night. The nurse would than contact the resident's physician to obtain an order. The IDON stated the nurse would then give the RD Recommendation form back to the IDON showing the nurse did call the physician to obtain an order. The IDON stated she would then give the RD Recommendation form(s) to the MDSC (Minimum Data Set Coordinator), who would make sure the RD recommendation(s) were followed through. The IDON stated she received the RD Recommendation forms, dated 8/23/24 and 8/28/24, which included Resident 30's recommendation, dated 8/23/24, reduced sugar Med Pass 120 ml every day at 2 p.m. by e-mail on 8/28/24. The IDON stated she e-mailed the RD Recommendation form to LN (Licensed Nurse) L on 8/28/24 at 11:08 p.m., but it was never followed through with by LN L. The IDON stated Resident 30's RD recommendation for reduced sugar Med Pass 120 ml every day because of unplanned weight loss was not ordered until 10/17/24, two months later. During an interview on 10/23/24 at 2:30 p.m., LN C stated she would look at the facility e-mails once per shift, but the IDON would normally call the Nurses Station or go to the Nurses Station with the RD Recommendation form(s). LN C stated she would call the resident's physician to inform the physician of the RD's recommendation(s) and to obtain an order or LN C stated she would fax the RD Recommendation form(s) to the physician if after hours. LN C stated LN L mainly worked at the sister facility. The facility Policy/Procedure titled, Weight Assessment and Interventions, dated 11/2017, indicated: Policy: It is the policy of the facility to monitor patient's weight. Special Considerations: The threshold for significant unplanned and undesired weight loss will . 1 month - 5% weight loss/gain is significant, 3 months - 7.5% weight loss/gain is significant . Process: . 3. Any weight changes of 5% or more since the last weight assessment will retake the next day for confirmation. If the weight is verified, nursing will immediately notify the RD . The facility job description titled, Corporate Dietician, revised 10/19/2015, indicated: . Responsibilities/Accountabilities: . 5. Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of nutritional interventions, 6. Ensures appropriate and timely documentation of . recommended interventions and follow-up . The facility job description titled, DON, revised 10/19/2015, indicated: . Responsibilities/Accountabilities: 3.6. Monitors nursing care to ensure positive clinical outcomes, .3.10. Ensures a process is in place to provide shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outcoming nursing staff . The facility job description titled, Licensed Vocational Nurse, revised 10/19/2015, indicated: .Responsibilities/Accountabilities: . 3. Provision of Direct Patient Care: . 3.2. Communicates pertinent data to RN and/or physician . 8. Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff .
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0655 (Tag F0655)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide the resident and/or their responsible party with a summary ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide the resident and/or their responsible party with a summary of the resident's Baseline Plan of Care for four of 18 sampled residents (Resident 45, 48, 54, and 108). This failure had the potential to limit communication with the resident and/or their responsible party on how the facility planned to manage the resident's needed services and treatments while at the facility, which could have led to the resident feeling stressed, uneasy and lack of trust with the staff providing care, leading to negatively affecting the resident's physical and psychosocial well-being. Findings: 1. A review of Resident 45's admission Record, indicated Resident 45 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis including Acute (short-term condition) and Chronic (ongoing condition) Respiratory (breathing) failure with Hypoxia (having to little oxygen), Morbid Obesity (excessive body fat), Chronic Congested Heart Failure (a weakened heart condition that occurs when the heart can't pump enough blood to the body), Atrial Fibrillation (irregular heart beat), Tracheostomy (a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the neck to provide an airway and help with breathing), Stage 2 Pressure Ulcer (an open wound that has broken through the top layer of skin and part of the layer below) of Sacral Region (lower back), muscle weakness, amongst others. A review of Resident 45's Baseline Care Plan v1.1-V1, signed and dated by a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) on 8/10/24, indicated Resident 45 was his own responsible party, initial admission goals was to promote his strength, initial discharge goals was to return to the community, Resident 45 was alert and oriented, needed two person physical assist with personal hygiene, toilet use, dressing and transferring, one person physical assists with bed mobility (positioning while in bed), used oxygen therapy (treatment that provides extra oxygen to people who have breathing problems or lung diseases), occasionally incontinent (lacking control) of bowel, a current medication list was provided to Resident 45 and Resident 45 reconciled the medication list (the process of comparing a patient's current medication orders to all the medications a patient has been taking), amongst other information and goals. Under Section: 5. Baseline Care Plan Summary and Signatures: B.: Signature of Resident and Representative, 1. Resident signature and date, was left blank. There was no indication Resident 45 received a copy of his Baseline Care Plan and a current list of his medications. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 11:44 a.m., Resident 45 stated he did not receive any paperwork. Resident 45 stated he did not sign his Baseline Care Plan and he never received a current list of medications. 2. A review of Resident 48's admission Record, indicated Resident 48 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis including Cerebrovascular Disease (stroke), Type Two Diabetes (high blood sugar), Major Depression, Urinary Tract Infection (bacteria infection of the urinary tract), Muscle Weakness, Hemiplegia (partial or complete paralysis of one side of the body), Alcohol Use, Dysphagia (partial loss of the ability to use or understand language), amongst others. A review of Resident 48's Baseline Care Plan v1.1-V1, signed and dated by the MDSC (Minimum Data Set Coordinator) on 6/25/24, indicated Resident 48 was his own responsible party but deferred to his daughter, needed an interpreter to communicate with a doctor or health care staff, family or significant other involved in his care discussion, initial admission goals was for resolution of sepsis (resolve a severe infection) and improvement in overall functioning with therapy treatment to facilitate return to home, discharge goal was to return to the community, left sided weakness because of a stroke, needed one person physical assist for eating, personal hygiene, toilet use, dressing and bathing, transferring and walking, used a wheelchair, alert but cognitively impaired (memory deficit), always incontinent of urine and bowel, had fallen at home within the last month and times one while at the hospital, and a current medication list was provided to Resident 48's representative, and the medication list was reconciled with Resident 48's representative, amongst other information and goals. Under Section: 5. Baseline Care Plan Summary and Signatures: B.: Signature of Resident and Representative, 1. Resident signature and date, was left blank and 2. Representative signature and date, indicated Resident 48 was his own responsible party, daughter very involved, but representative did not sign and date. There was no indication Resident 48 and/or Resident 48's responsible party received a copy of Resident 48's Baseline Care Plan and a current list of his medications. 3. A review of Resident 54's admission Record, indicated Resident 54 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis including Fracture of Right and Left Lower Legs, Muscle Weakness, Need for Assistance with Personal Care, amongst others. A review of Resident 54's Baseline Care Plan v1.1-V1, signed and dated by a RN (Registered Nurse) on 10/8/24, indicated Resident 54 was his own responsible party, initial discharge goals was to return to the community, needed one person physical assist with personal hygiene, toilet use, dressing, bathing, bed mobility (moving from one bed position to another) and transferring from the bed to wheelchair, cognitively intact, and Resident 54 was thrown from his motorcycle causing bilateral wrist and ankle fractures and was on non-weight bearing status and was going to have physical therapy (PT: treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise), occupational therapy (OT: focuses on things you want and need to do in your daily life), amongst other information and goals. The question under Section 3. Health Conditions: D. Medications: 3. Current medication list provided to resident/representative was not marked Yes or No and D. 4. Indicated: Resident 54's medication list was not reconciled with Resident 54. Under Section: 5. Baseline Care Plan Summary and Signatures: B.: Signature of Resident and Representative, 1. Resident signature and date, Resident 54's name was typed in and no date. There was no indication Resident 54 received a copy of his Baseline Care Plan and a list of his current medications. During a concurrent observation and interview on 10/21/24 at 11:58 a.m., Resident 54 had casts on his right and left wrist and left ankle. Resident 54 stated he had been in a motorcycle accident. Resident 54 stated he did not receive a copy of his Baseline Care Plan and a list of his current medications. 4. A review of Resident 108's admission Record, indicated Resident 108 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis including concussion (brain injury), aphasia (loss of ability to understand or express speech) following a stroke, fracture of the pelvis, multiple ribs and fifth lumbar (lower back), colostomy (surgical procedure that bypasses part of the colon and redirects your poop to come out of a new hole in your abdomen, called a stoma), open wound left buttocks, muscle weakness, amongst others. A review of Resident 108's Baseline Care Plan v1.1-V1, signed and dated by a RN (Registered Nurse) on 10/8/24, indicated Resident 108 was his own responsible party, was to receive PT and OT, goal was to return to the community, needed one person physical assist with personal hygiene, toilet use, dressing and bathing, one person assist with bed mobility and transferring from the bed to wheelchair or walker, Resident 108 was cognitively intact, a current medication list was provided to Resident 108 and the medication list was reconciled with Resident 108, amongst other information and goals. Under Section: 5. Baseline Care Plan Summary and Signatures: B.: Signature of Resident and Representative, 1. Resident signature and date, Resident 108's name was typed in and no date. There was no indication Resident 108 received a copy of his Baseline Care Plan and a current list of his medications. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 10:16 a.m., the IDON (Interim Director of Nursing) stated the IDT (Interdisciplinary Team: a group of healthcare professionals who work together to plan and coordinate patient care.), which included the Minimum Data Set Coordinator (MDSC), Social Services, Activities, Dietary, amongst others, should complete their part of the Baseline Care Plan. The MDSC represented the nursing section of the Baseline Care Plan. The IDON stated, Yes, the resident was supposed to get a copy of the Baseline Care Plan and a list of their current medications, which the resident's nurse was supposed to go over with the resident. The IDON stated, Yes, the resident or the representative should sign and date the Baseline Care Plan, and the resident or their representative should receive a copy of the Baseline Care Plan and a current list of the medications. The IDON stated if the resident's name was just typed into the signature box, no one could not tell if the resident was given a copy of their Baseline Care Plan and a list of their current medications. The IDON stated the resident or their representative needed to sign and date the Baseline Care Plan. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 11:31 a.m. the MDSC stated normally social service would make a copy of the resident's Baseline Care Plan and medication list, have the resident sign and date their Baseline Care Pan indicating they received a copy, then the signature page would be uploaded into the resident's electronic medical record. The MDSC stated this has not been happening lately because there was no social service staff. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 12:05 p.m., Resident 108 stated he never received a copy of his Baseline Care Plan or a list of his current medications. The facility Policy/Procedure titled, Baseline (Initial) Plan of Care, dated 12/2016, indicated: Policy: It is the policy of this facility to provide each resident with an interim (initial) plan of care developed within 48 hours of admission that addresses identified risk areas and resident's initial individual needs . Responsible Discipline: The DON and/or its designee shall be responsible for the implementation of this policy .
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 interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure: 1.the Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA, a certified nur...

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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: 1.the Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA, a certified nursing assistant (CNA) who has specialized training in therapeutic rehabilitation) process was followed when one out of two sampled residents (Resident 6) did not have a weekly summary completed by the RNA and there were no monthly summary meetings in Resident 6's electronic medical chart 2. the RNA followed the splint (provide a slow force to stretch the contracture- tightening of muscles that causes the joints to shorten, and improve mobility) order for both hand flexion contracture (shortening and hardening of muscles, resulting to deformity) management for one out of two sampled resident (Resident 6). These failures placed Resident 6 at risk for further contracture, pain and development of wound. Findings: A review of Resident 6's face sheet (demographics) indicated Resident 6 was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnoses of Muscle Weakness, Chronic Pain Syndrome (CPS, pain that lasts over 3 months) and Spinal Cord Disease (SCD, nerve damage that cause permanent severe problems, such as paralysis (loss of the ability to move (and sometimes to feel anything) in part or most of the body) or impaired bladder and bowel control). Resident 6's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognition, the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses of residents) dated 8/29/24 score was 15 out of 15 indicating intact cognition. Resident 6's MDS assessment dated [DATE] functional abilities indicated he was dependent on staff for provision of all care. A review of Resident 6 Physician Order Summary (POS, a table view of a patient's orders that includes information such as the order item, category, frequency, status, and when the order was entered) for 9/1/24 up to 10/31/24 indicated an order for RNA to don/doff splint to both hands for 2 to 4 hours or as tolerated daily for 90 days. During a concurrent observation and interview on 10/23/24 at 3:40 p.m., Resident 6 was noted with both of his hand flexed. Resident 6 stated he had contracture on both his hand and RNA was supposed to put on a splint on both of his hands daily, however RNA only put the splint on his hands for about 30 minutes daily. Resident 6 stated he knows for sure it should be more than that. Resident 6 stated he did not know why the RNA was in a rush to take the splint off. Resident 6 stated he wished the RNA would follow the doctor's order. Resident 6 stated he thought 30 minutes of using the splint on his hands were ineffective. Resident 6 thought felt like his contracture was getting worse and his hands were getting weaker. Resident 6 stated he could tolerate up to 2 hours of splint before but now he was not so sure. He stated maybe he could not anymore because the RNA would only put the splint on for 30 minutes. During a concurrent interview and record review of physician order on splint, dated 9/25/24, on 10/24/24 at 9:23 a.m., the Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) stated an RNA order needs a physician order and must be followed. The DOR clarified the splint order for 2 to 4 hours as tolerated meant if Resident 6 felt discomfort or pain before the prescribed time which is 2 to 4 hours, then the RNA may take off the splint. The DOR reiterated the minimum amount of time a splint should be used for Resident 6 was 2 hours. The DOR stated if Resident 6 was unable to tolerate 2 to 4 hours of splint, this should have been reported to her so an adjustment to the time or the splint would have to be made. The DOR stated that so far, there were no report from the RNA that Resident 6 was not tolerating the splint. The DOR stated Resident 6 receiving 30 to 40 minutes of splint treatment was a concern and should have been reported to her as soon as possible and would need to be addressed right away. The DOR stated in order for a splint to be effective the minimum amount of time it should be worn was 2 hours. The DOR stated not following the order for splinting for Resident 6 put him at risk for further contracture, pain and further decrease of hand mobility. The DOR stated the RNA process involved monthly meetings between RNA, the DOR and the Director of Staff Development and a weekly summary should also be completed by the RNA. The DOR was unable to provide documentation for 9/2024 and 10/2024 monthly RNA meeting for Resident 6. DOR stated monthly meeting was important because it tracked residents' progress or lack of progress, if an adjustment to treatment was needed and to evaluate if current treatment was still appropriate. The DOR stated the RNA process was not followed in Resident 6's case which could put him at risk for decreased quality of life. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 9:37 a.m., the Interim Director of Nursing (IDON) stated RNA order need to have a physicians order and needs to be followed. The IDON stated Resident 6 receiving 30 minutes of splint treatment on his hands did not meet the physicians order for 2 to 4 hours of splint as tolerated. The IDON stated Resident 6 wearing the splint for only 30 minutes was a concern because for the splint to be effective, the minimum amount of time it should be worn was 2 hours. The IDON stated not wearing the splint as prescribed put Resident 6 at risk for further contracture. During a concurrent interview and RNA documentations for 10/2024 record review on 10/24/24 at 9:55 a.m., Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) B stated Resident 6 was able to tolerate 2 to 4 hours of splint on both hands when he was released from skilled services and transitioned to RNA program. RNA B stated the splint was important to prevent contracture. RNA B stated that for a month now, Resident 6 was only able to tolerate 40 minutes of wearing splint on his hands. When asked if this was a change in Resident 6 status, she stated yes. When asked if this change was something she would report to the DOR she stated yes. RNA B stated she might have mentioned this to the DOR but it was not her focus. When asked what her focus was, RNA B did not respond. When asked if an RNA order needs a physician order, RNA B stated yes. RNA B also stated the RNA order must be followed. RNA B verified the order for splint was for RNA to don/ doff splint to both hands for 2 to 4 hours or as tolerated daily. When asked if the doctors' order was followed when Resident 6 was only getting 40 minutes of splint treatment, she stated no. RNA B stated splint was important to prevent contracture. RNA B stated the RNA process involved monthly meetings with the RNA, DOR, the DSD and completion of weekly summary. RNA B was not able to provide documentations RNA weekly summaries were completed for Resident 6. RNA B stated if weekly summaries or monthly meetings or summaries were not done, it could be a risk for residents' being in a program that does not work or was inappropriate for them. RNA B stated Resident 6 had been wearing splint for about 30 to 40 minutes as a treatment for his contracture for a month at least. A review of the form titled Restorative Care Process provided by the DOR on 10/24/24 at 9:23 a.m., it indicated the resident is identified for need or restorative range of motion program by physician order .if complication are present, a physician order should be obtained with clarification and approval before beginning the program .the physical or occupational therapist should serve as a consultant when question arise the monthly range of motion documentation is filed in the residents clinical record form. A review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled Standard for RNA Program, release date of 9/2019, the P&P indicated the RNA will be responsible for administering the restorative program on a daily basis and will assure that each patient is treated according to the therapist guidelines .the RNA will report any change in a patient's status to the therapist, DON, Dietitian, etc., in a timely manner .Documentation: Daily and weekly documentation will be done on the RNA Flowsheet .if the treatment is refused or withheld, it will be documented, and licensed nurse will be made aware .the RNA will document: the treatment provided, the endurance and tolerance level .document how the resident is progressing towards his/her goal(s) and compare with the last week or month .document how the resident responds to the program in relation to behavior .
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0740 (Tag F0740)

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 provide the necessary behavioral health care and ser...

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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 provide the necessary behavioral health care and services (a range of treatments and services that address a person's mental and emotional health) for one out of two sampled residents (Resident 27). This failure put Resident 27 at risk for worsening of mental health symptoms, poor physical health, social isolation, and decreased quality of life. Findings: A review of Resident 27's face sheet (demographics) indicated Resident 27 was admitted on [DATE]. Resident 27's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a standardized process for evaluating a resident's health and functional abilities in a nursing home) assessment dated [DATE] indicated an active diagnoses of Depression (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest and can interfere with your daily living) and Persistent Mood Disorder (a continuous, long-term form of depression, persistent feeling of low self-esteem, failure and hopelessness). Resident 27's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognition-the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses of residents) dated 9/8/24 score was 7 out of 15 indicating severely impaired cognition. Resident 27's functional abilities indicated she was dependent on staff for provision of all care. A review of Resident 27's Physician Order Summary (POS, a table view of all a patient's orders, including the category, order item, frequency, status, and when the order was entered) indicated Resident 27 was receiving an Antipsychotic (AP, used to treat psychotic disorder, a mental disorder that causes a person to lose touch with reality) 7.5 milligram (mg, a unit of measure) at bedtime, and 2 Antidepressants (AD, drug used to treat depression) for depression and insomnia (difficulty falling/staying asleep). A review of Resident 27's electronic medication administration record (EMAR, digital version of the paper records used to document a patient's medications) for 8/2024, 9/2024 and 10/2024 indicated her behaviors included self isolation, withdrawal and hallucination. During an observation on 10/21/24 at 10:15 a.m., Resident 27 was up in wheelchair. Resident 27 was crying but denied pain or discomfort. Resident 27 was unable to verbalize why she was crying. During an observation on 10/21/24 at 10:21 a.m., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) K stated Resident 27 cried no matter what staff did. CNA K stated Resident 27 cried while she was in bed, when she wanted to transfer into wheelchair, but when Resident 27 was in her wheelchair, she would still cry. CNA K stated sometimes he thought Resident 27 would only stop crying when she got tired from crying. CNA K stated no one really knew why Resident 27 always cried. CNA K stated they try to cater to whatever she requested them to do whenever she cried. CNA K stated sometimes this helped, other times it did not. During a concurrent observation and interview on 10/23/24 at 10:28 a.m., Resident 27 was observed to be crying in bed. Resident 27 denied pain. Resident 27 stated she wanted to get up in bed. Licensed Nurse (LN) D was in the opposite room passing medication. The Infection Preventionist (IP) went inside Resident 27's room and told her someone would assist her shortly. Resident 27 continued to cry. During a concurrent observation and interview on 10/23/24 at 10:35 a.m., Resident 27 continued to cry. LN D stated crying was Resident 27's behavior. LN D stated Resident 27 did this all the time. LN D stated Resident 27 mostly did this in the morning but usually calmed down after lunch. LN D stated Resident 27 was anxious that was why she cried. LN D stated Resident 27 wanted to get up and transfer to her wheelchair but her aide was currently helping another resident. LN D stated they would attend to her shortly. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 3:36 p.m., when asked what were Resident 27's behavior, the Minimum Data Set Coordinator (MDSC) stated Resident 27's behavior included yelling, crying and hallucination. The MDSC stated she knew Resident 27 still cried and yelled a lot but was not sure if Resident 27 still exhibits hallucinations. When asked what could be causing Resident 27's behaviors, MDSC stated she wasn't sure but stated Resident 27 had a lot of issues. MDSC verified Resident 27 was not receiving behavioral health care services and treatment. MDSC stated Resident 27 was receiving an antipsychotic and an antidepressant and was showing behaviors so Resident 27 should be receiving behavioral health care services. MDSC stated Resident 27 had behavioral issues such as crying and yelling and these behaviors were still an ongoing issue. MDSC stated Resident 27 would benefit from receiving behavioral health care services and treatment because Resident 27 had a lot of issues. When asked why Resident 27 was not receiving behavioral health care services and treatment, the MDSC stated, Resident 27 fell through the crack and there was no one that came to the facility to provide the services. During an interview on 10/25/24 at 10:31 a.m., LN I stated Resident 27 did continue to exhibit behaviors of crying and yelling. When asked if he knew how often and what could be causing Resident 27's crying and yelling, LN I stated Resident 27 cried and yelled daily but was not sure what was the root cause of Resident 1's crying and yelling. LN I stated staff tried to address Resident 1's crying and yelling as it arose. LN I stated Resident 1 did not receive behavioral health care and services because it was not available in the facility. When asked why, LN I stated he did not know. LN I stated Resident 27 behavior of crying and yelling out might improve if she was receiving behavioral health care and services. LN I stated Resident 27 should be receiving behavioral health care and services to find out what might be causing Resident 1's behavior as it might help with behavior modification. During an interview on 10/25/24 at 10:40 a.m., the Interim Director of Nursing (IDON) stated Resident 27 needed behavioral health care and services to help determine the root cause of Resident 27's behavior and to possibly address Resident 27's behavior with behavior modification. The IDON stated Resident 27 was qualified to be seen by behavioral health care and services because she was on psychiatric medications and she was exhibiting negative behaviors such as crying and yelling which might cause her distress. The IDON verified Resident 27 did not receive behavioral health care and services at this time. The IDON stated she should be seen by behavioral health care and services to help address her behaviors. The IDON stated not receiving behavioral health care and services placed Resident 27b at risk for emotional distress and unmet needs. During an interview on 10/25/24 at 10:50 a.m., the MDSC stated Resident 27 should receive behavioral health care and services. The MDSC stated not receiving behavioral health care and services could put Resident 27 at risk for behavior to escalate, anxiety and poor quality of life. A review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled Behavioral Health Services , release date 1/2023, the P&P indicated the purpose of the behavioral health was the prevention and treatment of mental disorders .assisting residents to access counselling (individual or group counselling services) to the fullest degree possible .
CONCERN (E)

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

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to: 1. Implement EBP (Enhanced Barrier Precautions: a se...

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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. Implement EBP (Enhanced Barrier Precautions: a set of infection control guidelines that use personal protection equipment [PPE: gown and gloves] to reduce the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms [MDROs: a bacteria that has become resistant to an antibiotic [medication that treats a bacterial infection]) for two of 18 sampled residents (Resident 30 and Resident 108) and five unsampled residents (Resident 8, Resident 9, Resident 212, Resident 213, and Resident 214), who had wounds and required dressing changes, and/or indwelling medical devices, such as a foley catheter (a flexible tube that is inserted into the bladder to drain urine or a gastrostomy tube (G-tube: is a tube that is surgically inserted through the abdominal wall and into the stomach to provide a way to deliver nutrition, fluids, and medications directly to the stomach.) and 2. Ensure a service technician wore a hairnet and beard covering when entering the kitchen to service a refrigerator. These failures had the potential for: 1. Residents with wounds or indwelling medical devices were at higher risk of acquiring an MDRO and/or could serve as sources of transmission within the facility. MDROs can cause serious infections that are hard to treat, which can lead to increased morbidity (disease and illness) and mortality (death) for residents and 2. Food becoming contaminated causing foodborne illnesses to spread in the facility. Findings: 1. During an interview on 10/22/24 at 9:05 a.m., Resident 30 stated he had a dressing on his right foot. Resident 30 stated the wound nurse, who came to the facility once per week, changed the dressing yesterday. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 10:44 a.m., the IDON (Interim Director of Nursing) stated Resident 30 was admitted to the facility with a right heel PU (pressure ulcer: wound in the skin and tissue caused by prolonged pressure on an area). The IDON stated Resident 30 was being seen by wound doctor. During an interview on 10/24/24 2:30 p.m., the IIP (Interim Infection Preventionist) stated he did not believe the facility had implemented EBP. The IIP stated any resident who had a history of MDRO or had active MDRO, needed wound care, and/or had an indwelling device such as a Foley catheter, IV (intravenous method of administering fluids within a vein), G-tube, amongst other internal devices, should be on EBP. The IIP stated EBP should have been started but because the IP quit, EBP never was implemented at this facility. The IIP stated implementing EBP was important to prevent the spread of infections, control the spread from staff to resident, resident to staff and/or resident to resident. The IIP stated EBP was very individualized. The IIP stated residents on EBP should have signage posted outside their room indicating they were on EBP and a PPE cart with gowns and disposable gloves outside the resident's room. The IIP stated the staff had not been trained on EBP. During an observation on 10/24/24 at 4 p.m. there was no signage for EBP noted on the outside of any resident's room nor PPE carts. During an interview on 10/25/24 at 9:26 a.m., LN (License Nurse) I stated the wound care NP (Nurse Practitioner) came every Monday and LN I rounded with the NP. LN I stated Resident 30 had a diabetic (high blood sugar) PU (pressure ulcer: chronic Wound in the skin and tissue of the foot caused by a number of factors related to diabetes) on his right heel. LN I was asked to give surveyor a list of residents on wound care to see, which residents should have been on EBP. A review of the Preliminary Wound Reports, dated 10/21/24, signed by a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), indicated, Resident 8, Resident 9, Resident 30, Resident 108, Resident 212, and Resident 214 were all receiving wound care by an FNP. Note: EBP had not been implemented for Resident 8, Resident 9, Resident 30, Resident 108, Resident 212, and Resident 214. A review of Resident 212's admission Recorded indicated Resident 212 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis including a Stage Four PU (Pressure Ulcer which deep, to the bone) located at the Sacral Region (lower back), Retention of Urine (unable to empty bladder), History of Urinary Tract Infections (infection occurs when bacteria enter the urinary tract) among others. A Review of Resident 212's Order Summary Report, dated 10/2024, indicated Resident 212 had an order for an Indwelling Catheter (tube that goes into the bladder) to bedside drainage because of urine retention, start date 9/24/24. Note: EBP had not been implemented for Resident 212, who had an indwelling device. A review of Resident 213's admission Record indicated Resident 213 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis including a stroke, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), among others. A review of Resident 213's Order Summary Report, dated 10/2024, indicated Resident 213 had an order for Enteral Feed, every shift via G-Tube feeding (tube for feeding patient that goes into the stomach) dated 10/14/24. Note: EBP had not been implemented for Resident 213, who had an indwelling device. The facility policy/procedure titled, Enhanced Barrier Precautions, dated 6/2022, indicated: Policy: It is the policy of this facility to ensure that isolation procedure standard is based on the most up-to-date infection control practice. Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to establish and provide guidelines for isolation precautions as well as prevent transmission of infectious agents in the facility. Responsible Discipline: The Director of Nurses (DON) and/or its designee shall be responsible for implementation and enforcement of this policy. This responsibility maybe designated to the Facility's Infection Control Preventionist. Definitions: Enhanced Barrier Precautions expand the use of PPE and refer to the use of gown and gloves during high-contact resident care activities that provide opportunities for transfer of MDROs to staff hands and clothing. MDROs may be indirectly transferred from resident-to-resident during these high-contact care activities. Key Points: Multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) transmission is common in skilled nursing facilities, contributing to substantial resident morbidity and mortality and increased healthcare costs. Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) are an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of resistant organisms that employs targeted gown and glove use during high contact resident care activities. EBP may be indicated (when Contact Precautions do not otherwise apply) for residents with any of the following: Wounds or indwelling medical devices, regardless of MDRO colonization status Infection or colonization with an MDRO. Effective implementation of EBP requires staff training on the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the availability of PPE and hand hygiene supplies at the point of care . 2. During an observation on 10/21/24 at 8:45 a.m., there was a black hair in the kitchen handwashing sink. When inspecting the inside of the refrigerator located in the food prep area, there was a blond hair hanging on the refrigerator rack. During an observation on 10/21/24 at 3:29 p.m., there was a piece of orange tape with a black hair located on top of the handwashing sink faucet. During an observation on 10/23/24 at 11:20 a.m., a service technician came into the kitchen to work on the refrigerator located in the food prep area wearing a baseball cap. The technician had a beard, which was not covered. The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) was asked if the service technician's attire was appropriate. The CDM stated he had a baseball cap on. The CDM was asked if the service technician's baseball cap was covering his hair and if his beard was covered. The CDM told the service technician he needed to put on a hairnet and a beard cover. During an interview on 10/23/24 at 3:41 p.m., the CDM stated when a service technician came into the kitchen, the sevice technician needed to put on a hairnet and a beard cover before entering the kitchen and wash their hands before working on anything in the kitchen. The facility policy/procedure titled, Dressed Code, 2023, indicated: Purpose: Appropriate dress in the Food & Nutrition Services Department. Procedure: Personal hygiene and appropriate dress are a very important part of the total appearance of the Food & Nutrition Services Department . Proper Dress: . 6. Hat for hair, if hair is short, which completely covers the hair. 7. Hair net for hair, if hair is long (over the ears or longer). 8. If applicable, beards and mustaches (any facial hair) must wear beard restraint .
CONCERN (F)

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

Deficiency F0925 (Tag F0925)

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 an effective pest control program to ensure ...

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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 an effective pest control program to ensure the facility was free of pests when flies were seen flying throughout the facility. The facility did not adequately address the pest problem, leading to residents being bothered by flies in their room while trying to rest and eat their meal. Flies were seen flying in the kitchen, which could lead to contamination of food being prepared and the spread of disease. Findings: During a concurrent observation and interview on 10/21/24 at 10:08 a.m., a fly was flying around Resident 30's bed. Resident 30 stated he had been having a fly issue and pointed to a plug-in bug trap, which trapped flies, and a sticky fly paper trap hanging on the side of the curtain rod. There were multiple dead flies in the plug-in bug trap and a few dead flies on the sticky fly paper trap. Resident 30 stated the cartridge inside the plugin bug trap had not been changed for several weeks. Resident 30 had a portable fly fan on his overbed table too. Resident 30 stated he normally did not get up because of his right foot ulcer (wound in the skin that can get infected). During an observation on 10/21/24 at 10:28 a.m., Resident 13, was resting in bed and was wearing light washed jeans, when two black colored flies landed on his jeans. During a concurrent interview and observation on 10/21/24 at 11:05 a.m., flies were flying in Resident 108's room. Resident 108 stated he has been having an issue with flies and had asked his girlfriend to bring him a fly swatter. During an interview on 10/21/24 at 1:05 p.m., Resident 8 was sitting on the side of her bed having lunch. Resident 8 stated there has been a fly issue. Resident 8 stated she had her own fly swatter. During an interview on 10/21/24 at 1:17 p.m., Resident 108 stated he had just finished eating spaghetti, but two flies were flying around in his room while he was eating, so he went back to bed to cover himself up to avoid the flies. During an observation on 10/21/24 at 3:29 p.m., in the kitchen a fly was seen on a cart used to deliver food and drinks to the residents. The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) killed the fly with a fly swatter and asked a Dietary Aide to disinfect the cart. During a kitchen observation on 10/22/24 at 3:30 p.m., two flies were flying around in the kitchen. One fly was flying around the dishwasher and the other fly was on the window in the dry goods pantry. During an interview on 10/22/24 04:10 p.m., the Administrator (ADM) stated there has been a fly problem this summer. The ADM stated the Pest Control Company thought the increase in flies was because of the compost (the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer) on the outside near the Garden Hall. The surveyor pointed out to the ADM the surveyor assigned to rooms in the Garden Hall had not seen any flies. Mostly in rooms in the [NAME] Hall and in the kitchen. The ADM was asked about the fly issue in Resident 30's room who had a plug-in bug trap and a sticky fly paper trap with many fiels trapped. The ADM stated the Pest Control Company did not spray for flies, only for ants and spiders. During a medication pass observation on 10/23/24 at 8:51 a.m., Resident 19 asked Licensed Nurse D to open the curtain over her window. When Licensed Nurse D pulled back the curtain, a fly was noted to be crawling on the window. When Licensed Nurse D returned to the hall outside Resident 19's door, a fly was buzzing around the hall next to the medication cart. During an observation on 10/23/24 at 8:55 a.m., a fly that was crawling around on the floor in front of room [ROOM NUMBER] flew up and landed on the arm of the surveyor. During an observation on 10/23/24 at 4:04 p.m., a fly was buzzing around the hall outside room [ROOM NUMBER]. During an interview on 10/24/24 at 9:11 a.m., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) H started she has worked at the facility for about six months. CNA H stated, Yes there has been a fly issue. During an interview on 10/25/24 at 1:20 p.m., Licensed Nurse (LN) F stated she started working at the facility three weeks ago and there has been a fly issue in the [NAME] hallway, with multiple flies flying around. LN F stated the flies had been swarming all over her medication cart and throughout the hallway. During an interview on 10/25/24 at 1:34 p.m. CNA G confirmed a problem with flies in the facility. A review of a Pest Control Report, dated 10/10/24, indicated the Pest Control Company had recommended for a back door from being propped open to prevent flies from coming into the facility. The pest report indicated the service technician was targeting ants and rodents such as mice and rats. The facility policy/procedure titled, Pests Control, dated 4/2018, indicated: Policy: It is the policy of the facility to maintain an ongoing pest control program to ensure the building premises and its grounds are kept free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Purpose: To ensure that facility is free of insects, rodents and other pest that could compromise the health, safety and comfort of residents, staff and visitors.
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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

Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to protect one resident (Resident 1) out of five sampled residents from a staff member (Licensed Staff A) verbally abusing Resident 1. This ...

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Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to protect one resident (Resident 1) out of five sampled residents from a staff member (Licensed Staff A) verbally abusing Resident 1. This failure had the effect of causing emotional distress as evidence by Resident 1 crying. Findings: During an interview on 9/25/24 at 2:52 pm. Administrator stated, Licensed Staff B presented him with a recording, dated 6/23/24, of Licensed Staff A and Resident 1 which Resident 1 ' s family member had sent to the facility. Administrator stated the audio recording consisted of Licensed Staff A, berating, cursing and demeaning Resident 1. Administrator stated Licensed Staff A was put on immediate suspension and then subsequently employment was terminated by the facility. Administrator stated Resident 1 was no longer residing at the facility and had been discharged on 7/21/24. During an interview on 10/2/24 at 11:10 am with Licensed Staff B, Licensed Staff B stated the tone from Licensed Staff A was badgering and there were many [derogatory comments] throughout the conversation. Licensed Staff B stated it was shocking to hear those words [derogatory comments] coming from Licensed Staff A. During an interview on 10/9/24 at 10:47 a.m., with the Administrator, the Administrator played the audio recording which was sent to the facility. Licensed Staff A was heard saying to Resident 1, I want you to stop this (stern voice), I, why are you crying now, what is the [derogatory comment] problem with your bipolar (disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme shifts in mood, energy and activity levels) [derogatory comment]. What is wrong now? You need to (unintelligible comment from Licensed Staff A), (unable to understand Resident 1 ' s response was garbled) .Licensed Staff A continued .You are not going anywhere .(unable to hear Resident 1 ' s response) .License Staff A continues . I don ' t care, you need to stop this .(Resident 1 ' s response is unintelligible) License Staff A continues .Who is going to pick you up, that is the police? That is the only way you leaving out of here. Who? .(Resident 1 responds but is unintelligible). Licensed Staff A continues .Tell them to take you far away, we have had enough of your [derogatory comment], Licensed Staff A was yelling at Resident 1, Why did you do that a long time ago, Why are waiting, DO IT! (Resident 1 was responding but unintelligible and muffled crying was heard) Licensed Staff A continued, It ' s [derogatory comment] every three months you pop off, go back where? (Unable to hear Resident 1 ' s response), License Staff A continued, It ' s the same everywhere (unable to hear Resident 1 ' s response), it ' s too much, YOU ARE AN EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER, stop this crying, I will get the [derogatory comment] when you stop crying. (Unable to hear Resident 1 ' s response, it was garbled but there were attempts to respond) License Staff A continued, Stop [derogatory comment] crying, shut up. The audio concluded. Administrator stated it was not easy to listen to (audio recording). Review of Resident 1 ' s, admission Record, dated 3/25/21, indicated Resident 1 had been admitted to the facility originally on 3/25/21 and most recently on 6/5/23. Resident 1 had a history of quadriplegia (a form of paralysis that affects al four limbs, plus the torso), bipolar disorder, dysphagia (a condition that makes it difficult to understand and produce language) and blindness due to the absence of eyes. Review of Resident 1 ' s, Care Plan dated, 4/8/21, indicated Resident 1 was in a motor vehicle accident that results in loss of eyes, impaired mobility, and subsequent pain. A review of the facility ' s policy and procedure titled, Abuse Prevention Program, dated 1/18, our residents have the right to be free from abuse .This includes but is not limited to freedom from .verbal .3. Develop and implement policies and procedures to aid our facility in preventing abuse, neglect or mistreatment of our residents .5. Implement measures to address factors that may lead to abusive situations, for example: a. provide staff with opportunities to express challenges related to their job and work environment without reprimand or retaliation: b. instruct staff regarding appropriate ways to address interpersonal conflicts: and c. help staff understand how cultural, religious, and ethnic differences can lead to misunderstanding and conflicts. 6. Identify and assess all possible incidents of abuse. 9. Establish and implement a QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) review and analysis of abuse incidents; and implement changes to prevent future occurrences of abuse.
Oct 2024 7 deficiencies
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 F0555 (Tag F0555)

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 involve two out of two residents (Residents 1 and 2) in decision ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to involve two out of two residents (Residents 1 and 2) in decision making regarding their choice of physician when the facility transferred their care to another physician without their consent. This failure violated residents ' rights to choose their own physician. Findings: A review of Resident 1s face sheet (demographics) indicated Resident 1 was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnoses of Muscle Weakness, Chronic Pain Syndrome (CPS, pain that lasts over 3 months) and Spinal Cord Disease (SCD, nerve damage that cause permanent severe problems, such as paralysis (loss of the ability to move (and sometimes to feel anything) in part or most of the body) or impaired bladder and bowel control). Resident 1s Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognition, the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses of residents) dated 8/29/24 score was 15 out of 15 indicating intact cognition. Resident 1s face sheet also indicated he was self-responsible (able to make decision for himself). A review of Resident 2s face sheet indicated Resident 2 was readmitted on [DATE] with a diagnoses of Muscle Weakness and Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Resident 2s BIMS dated 9/20/24 score was 12 out of 15 indicating moderately impaired cognition. Resident 2s face sheet also indicated she was self-responsible. During an interview on 9/30/24 at 10:25 a.m., Licensed Nurse A stated it was a resident right to choose their own primary physician. LN A stated a residents ' right was not honored if their physician was changed into another physician without their knowledge or consent. During a concurrent interview, progress note (PN, documents residents medical status, important details) note, Interdisciplinary note (IDT, team of professionals that plan, coordinate and deliver you personalized health care), Change of Condition (COC, documents change in resident medical status) note and Care Plan (CP, health document designed to facilitate communication among the members of your care team) for Residents 1 and 2 on 9/30/24 11:07 a.m., the Minimum Data Set Coordinator (MDSC) stated it was a residents right to choose their own physician. MDSC stated facility could offer them a physician but ultimately resident or their responsible party (RP, person that makes the decision for the resident) makes that decision. MDSC stated Residents 1 and 2 were both responsible for themselves. MDSC stated Resident 1 and 2 ' s request to change physician should be documented in their medical record. MDSC verified there was no PN, IDT note, COC note and CP for Resident 1 from 9/15/24 up to 9/21/24 to indicate he requested a change of physician or that staff talked to him about changing a physician. MDSC verified there was no PN, IDT note, COC note and CP for Resident 2 from 9/16/24 up to 9/21/24 to indicate she requested a change of physician nor that staff talked to her about changing a physician. The MDSC stated Residents 1 and 2 was previously under the care of PCP (Primary Care Physician) but was now under the care of MD (Medical Director). MDSC stated she thought MD assumed Resident 2 ' s care when she was readmitted on [DATE] but she was not sure on when Resident 1 ' s care was transferred to MD. During an interview on 9/30/24 at 11:56 a.m., Resident 1 verified he never asked the facility to change his PCP. Resident 1 stated the only request he made was to speak to PCP but not change physician. Resident 1 stated it was confusing, he did not know who his physician now. Resident 1 stated he wished the facility talked to him first before changing his physician. Resident 1 stated this was his right. During a concurrent interview, PN, IDT note, COC note and CP record review on 9/30/24 at 12:57 p.m., the interim Director of Nursing (DON) stated it was the resident right to choose their physician and the facility could not just change their physician without their request or consent. The interim DON stated it was a violation of residents ' rights to change resident ' s physician without getting their consent or approval first. The interim DON verified there was no PN, IDT note, COC note and CP for Resident 1 from 9/15/24 up to 9/21/24 to indicate he requested a change of physician or that staff talked to him about changing a physician. The interim DON verified there was no PN, IDT note, COC note and CP for Resident 2 from 9/16/24 up to 9/21/24 to indicate she requested a change of physician, nor staff talked to her about changing a physician. During an interview on 9/30/24 1:37 p.m., the Administrator (ADM) stated it was a resident right to choose their physician and facility could not change a resident physician without their consent. The ADM stated that with Resident 2, he thought she made the request to the admission coordinator to change physician and for Resident 1, that he also made a request to change physician. The ADM stated these would be documented on their chart. A review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P) titled Resident ' s Rights, release date of 1/2018, the P&P indicated .to choose an attending physician and participate in decision making regarding his or her care. A review of the facility ' s policy and procedure titled Choice of attending Physician release date of 1/2018, the P&P indicated the resident has the right to choose his or her own attending physician .the resident is informed in writing of the name and contact information for his or her attending physician anytime the information changes.
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 F0658 (Tag F0658)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to meet professional standards of quality for one of three sampled resi...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to meet professional standards of quality for one of three sampled residents, Resident 6, when a licensed nurse, RN K, did not follow the rights of medication administration (the right patient, the right medication, the right dose, the right time, the right route, right indication) and administered Duloxetine HCI Delayed Release (an antidepressant also used to treat chronic pain ) 60 mg (milligrams) to Resident 6, instead of the physician ordered dose of 30 mg, upon Resident ' s 6 ' s request. This failure led to Resident 6 refusing to take her physician ' s ordered dose of 30 mg, which had the potential to cause withdrawal symptoms for Resident 6 and had the potential for other residents not to receive their medications according to physician orders and professional standards. Findings: A review of Resident 6 ' s admission Record, indicated Resident 6 was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis which included sciatica (pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg) left side, chronic (something that continues over an extended period) pain, migraines (headaches), major depression, muscle weakness, among others. A review of Resident 6 ' s admission MDS (Minimum Data Set) (an assessment tool), dated 7/22/24, indicated Resident 6 had a BIMS (Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 15, indicating intact cognition. A review of Resident 6 ' s Order Summary Report, dated 10/2024, indicated Resident 6 ' s physician had ordered for her to receive Duloxetine HCI (Hydrochloride) Delayed Release 30 mg (milligrams) one capsule one time per day for sciatica right and left side, start date 7/18/24. During an interview on 9/30/24 at 5 p.m. and 10/1/24 at 12:20 p.m., the Interim DON (Director of Nursing) stated Resident 6 ' s physician would not increase the Duloxetine HCI 30 mg dose to 60 mg. The Interim DON stated she found out about RN K administering Resident 6 Duloxetine HCI 60 mg at Resident 6 ' s Care Conference. Resident 6 had stated RN K had been giving her Duloxetine HCI 60 mg instead of the physician ordered dose of 30 mg. The Interim DON stated Resident 6 became angry at her Care Conference because her physician would not increase her Duloxetine HCI dose from 30 mg to 60 mg. The Interim DON stated she asked RN K after Resident 6 ' s Care Conference, and RN K admitted he had given Resident 6 Duloxetine HCI Delayed Release 60 mg one day without Resident 6 ' s physician changing the dosage order. A review of Resident 6 ' s MAR (Medication Administration Record), dated 7/2024, indicated Resident 6 received Duloxetine HCI Delayed 30 mg one capsule starting 7/19/24 at 9 a.m. RN K had administered Resident 6 her AM medications including her Duloxetine on 7/20/24, 9/21/24, and 9/23/24. Starting 9/24/24 Resident 6 refused to take her Duloxetine 30 mg until she was discharged , 8/2/24. A review of the facility policy/procedure titled, Adverse Consequences and Medication Errors, dated 1/2018, indicated: . Process: A medication error is defined as the preparation or administration of drugs or biological which is not in accordance with physician ' s orders, manufacturer specifications, or accepted professional standards and principles of the professional (s) providing services . A review of the facility policy/procedure titled, Administration Medication, dated 1/2018, indicated: Policy: Medications shall be administered in a safe and timely manner, and as prescribed. Process: . 3. Medications must be administered in accordance with the orders, including any required time frame . 7. The individual administering the medication must check the label to verify the right resident, right medication, right dosage, right time, and right method (route) of administration before giving the medication . A review of the facility job description titled, RN, revised 10/23/24, indicated: . Responsibilities/Accountabilities: 1. Patient Care: . 2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process . 5. Communication: 1. Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient ' s condition and care given. 2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient ' s needs and reports changes in the patient ' s condition obtains/receives physician ' s orders as required.
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 F0726 (Tag F0726)

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 the facility ' s policy on death was followed for one out ...

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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 facility ' s policy on death was followed for one out of two sampled resident (Resident 2) when: 1. Resident 2s death was pronounced by a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN); and, 2. Staff did not inform the mortuary if an autopsy was to be performed due to Resident 2 ' s unexpected death. These failures may put the residents at risk for missed diagnostic errors and missed opportunities to improve medical treatment. Findings: A review of Resident 2s face sheet (demographics) indicated Resident 2 was readmitted on [DATE] with a diagnoses of Muscle Weakness and Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Resident 2s Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognition, the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses of residents) dated [DATE] score was 12 out of 15 indicating moderately impaired cognition. Resident 2s face sheet also indicated she was self-responsible (makes decision for herself). A review of Resident 2s Physician Order for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST, a physician ' s order that outlines a plan for end of life care reflecting both a patient ' s preferences and a physician ' s judgment based on a medical evaluation) dated [DATE] indicated to attempt Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR, an emergency treatment done when breathing or heartbeat has stopped) and Full Treatment (goal was to prolong life by all medically effective means). Resident 2 suddenly expired on [DATE]. During an interview on [DATE] at 10:25 a.m., Licensed Nurse (LN) A stated if a resident was not on hospice (end of life care, prioritizes comfort and quality of life by reducing pain and suffering) who were full code and unexpectedly expired, then death should be investigated, and local police department (PD) should be notified to determine the cause of death. LN A stated two nurses should verify residents ' death. LN A stated a Registered Nurse (RN) would pronounce a residents ' death. During a concurrent interview and POLST dated [DATE] record review on [DATE] at 11:16 a.m., the Minimum Data Set Coordinator (MDSC) stated Resident 2 was not on hospice. MDSC stated Resident 2 had multiple illness but not sick enough to be placed on hospice. When asked if Resident 2s death was unexpected, MDSC stated yes. MDSC stated if a resident was not on hospice and suddenly expired, death could be coroners ' case. The MDSC verified Resident 2 POLST indicated to attempt CPR and full treatment. During an interview on [DATE] at 12:24 p.m., LN D stated he was not aware of the facility policy on death but knew death was verified by 2 nurses and RN pronounce a resident ' s death. LN D stated sudden and unexpected death should be investigated to know the cause of death and to remove doubts on sudden deaths. During a concurrent interview, POLST dated [DATE] and progress note dated [DATE] record review on [DATE] at 12:57 p.m., the interim Director of Nursing (DON) verified Resident 2s POLST indicated she was a full code (attempt CPR with full treatment). The DON verified the progress note (PN, document that details residents ' clinical status) on [DATE] 12:46 a.m. indicated Resident 2 expired on [DATE] at approximately 2025. The PN further indicated, Resident 2 was found unresponsive with no pulse and no respiration. The DON verified the PN did not indicate 911 was called, nor was an autopsy requested. The DON stated since Resident 2 was a full code and was not on hospice, 1 staff should have performed CPR and 1 staff should have called 911. The DON stated staff should have continued performing CPR until paramedics arrive who will then relieve the nurse and give CPR. The DON stated at this time, if the CPR was unsuccessful, the paramedics would pronounce death. The DON verified there was only 1 nurse when Resident 2 expired who happened to be an LVN and it was a concern because he should have called 911. The DON stated the facility policy was for nurse to request mortuary for an autopsy and then they would call the local PD if an investigation was needed. The DON stated staff should have notified the mortuary that Resident 2 was an unexpected death. The DON stated in Resident 2s case, the facility ' s death policy was not followed when the nurse did not call 911, an LVN pronounced Resident 2s death and no autopsy was requested to the mortician for Resident 2s sudden death. The DON stated Resident 2s death could have been a coroner case that could have been investigated to determine cause of death and to make sure there was no foul play. A review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P) titled Death of A Resident-Documenting release date 1/2018, the P&P indicated a resident may be declared dead by a licensed physician or registered nurse with physician authorization in accordance with state law .inform the mortician if an autopsy is to be performed.
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 F0562 (Tag F0562)

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 access to residents when the phones in the faci...

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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 access to residents when the phones in the facility were left unanswered. This failure resulted in a pharmacy not being able to get in contact with nursing staff to clarify physician ' s ordered medication, and Confidential Complainant not being able to reach staff. This led to Resident 5 not receiving Paxlovid (a medication that helps stop mild-to-moderate COVID-19) for 5 days, and Confidential Complainant unable to discuss an urgent matter with staff. Findings: During a phone call to the facility on 9/29/24 at 2:30 p.m., the facility ' s phone rang 20 times then rolled over to a message, All our agents are busy. One could leave a message. During an observation on 9/30/24 at 9:50 a.m., a receptionist was sitting at the reception table located to the right of the entrance door, screening people for COVID and answering the facility ' s phone. During a concurrent observation and interview on 9/30/24 at 11:20 a.m., the Receptionist was sitting at a table by the facility entrance door answering the facility ' s phone. The Receptionist state he answered phones Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Receptionist stated the nurses and CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistances) answered the facility phone after hours. The Receptionist stated when he returned from stepping away from the receptionist ' s table, he would check the phone to see if there were any missed calls and would return any missed call. The Receptionist was not aware of the mailbox being set-up for the facility phone system. A review of Resident 5 ' s admission Record, indicate Resident 5 was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis which included autistic disorder (neurological and developmental disorder) catatonic schizophrenia (a mental health disorder) dementia and others. A review of Resident 5 ' s Nurses Progress Note, date 9/16/24 at 1:47 p.m., indicated Resident 5 had tested positive for COVID, was coughing slightly, and Resident 5 ' s physician had been notified. A review of Resident 5 ' s Order Note, dated 9/16/24 at 8:57 p.m., indicated Resident 5 was to receive Paxlovid 300/100 mg (milligrams) one tablet by mouth two times a day for five days, start date 9/17/24, to treat the symptoms of COVID 19. Resident 5 ' s MAR (Medication Administration Record) indicated his physician ordered Paxlovid was not administered from 9/17/24 through 9/21/24, indicating Resident 5 never received Paxlovid. During a concurrent interview and record review on 9/30/24 at 4:50 p.m., the Interim Director of Nursing (DON) was asked why Resident 5 did not receive his Paxlovid. The Interim DON called in Licensed Nurse (LN) A, who was aware of Resident 5 ' s Paxlovid order and stated she documented speaking to the pharmacy. A Nurses Progress Note, dated 9/17/24, indicated: Nurse spoke with pharmacy, and they are processing Paxlovid 300/100. To be followed up with. During an interview on 9/30/24 at 5:03 p.m., when the pharmacy Customer Service Technician was asked why Resident 5 ' s Paxlovid was not delivered, the Customer Service Technician stated notes indicated there was a concern with a drug interaction, so the pharmacy needed clarification. The Customer Service Technician stated the pharmacy tried reaching out to the facility on 9/17/24, 9/18/24, and the last time on 9/19/24 at 8:30 p.m. The Customer Service Technician stated it was noted the facility was not picking up their phone and the pharmacy even was hung up on. During an interview on 10/1/24 at 11:55 a.m., regarding the phones, the Administrator stated there was a receptionist, whose schedule was Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Administrator stated the phone system rang throughout facility, Nurse ' s Station, admission Office, the Administrator ' s office, etc., so any person could and should answer the incoming phone call. The Administrator was not aware of phone calls rolling over to a mailbox after so many rings. During an interview on 10/1/24 at 12:50 p.m., the Maintenance Director stated the facility phone system was new and rang throughout the facility, to all departments. The Maintenance Director was not aware after so many rings the incoming phone call rolled over to a mailbox. The Maintenance Director had not setup a mailbox. During an interview on 10/4/24 at 9:26 a.m., the Confidential Complainant stated he had tried calling the facility on 7/31/24 at 6:44 p.m. but had to leave a voice message. On 8/1/24 the Confidential Complainant tried calling the facility at 8:15 a.m. and at 12:07 p.m., but no one answered the facility ' s phone, and the mailbox was full. The facility Policy/Procedure titled, Telephones Employee Use Of, dated /2018, indicated: . Process: 1. Facility telephones are normally answered from the business office and/or the nurses ' station(s) . The facility job description titled, Receptionist, revised 10/19/15, indicated: Position Summary: . The Receptionist is responsible for answering questions, assisting patients, and directing calls to all appropriate representatives. Responsibilities/Accountabilities: . Respond to inquiries from patients, visitors and employees and refer, when necessary, to the appropriate person or department . Prompt follow up of telephone encounters/actions .
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 F0760 (Tag F0760)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and clinical record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication err...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and clinical record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors for 2 of 3 sampled residents (Resident 5 and Resident 6) when physicians ' order for medication administration were not followed: 1. Resident 5 never received Paxlovid (an antiviral medication) to treat symptoms of COVID-19 which could lead to hospitalization and death and 2. a licensed nurse did not follow physician orders and administered Duloxetine HCI Delayed Release (an antidepressant also used to treat chronic pain ) 60 mg (milligrams) to Resident 6, instead of the physician ordered dose of 30 mg, upon Resident ' s 6 ' s request. These medication errors resulted in to 1. Resident 5 not having a speedy recovery, and 2. Resident 6 becoming upset and refusing to take her physician ' s ordered dose of 30 mg, which had the potential to led to withdrawal symptoms. Findings: A review of Resident 5 ' s admission Record, indicate Resident 5 was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis which included autistic disorder (neurological and developmental disorder) catatonic schizophrenia (a mental health disorder) dementia and others. A review of Resident 5 ' Nurses Progress Note, date 9/16/24 at 1:47 p.m., indicated Resident 5 had tested positive for COVID, was coughing slightly, and Resident 5 ' s physician had been notified. A review of Resident 5 ' s Nurses Progress Notes, dated 9/16/24 and CPAC-Transfer Sheet – V4, dated 9/16/24 at 4:30 a.m., indicated Resident 5 had been transferred to the ED (Emergency Department) because of large back tarry emesis (vomiting, a symptom of internal bleeding) and diarrhea (water loose stools). Emesis and diarrhea are signs of COVID. A review of Resident 5 ' s Order Note, dated 9/16/24 at 8:57 p.m., indicated Resident 5 was to receive Paxlovid 300/100 mg (milligrams) one tablet by mouth two times a day for five days, start date 9/17/24, to treat the symptoms of COVID 19. Resident 5 ' s MAR (Medication Administration Record) indicated his physician ordered Paxlovid was not administered from 9/17/24 through 9/21/24, indicating Resident 5 never received Paxlovid. During a concurrent interview and record review on 9/30/24 at 4:50 p.m., the Interim Director of Nursing (DON) was asked why Resident 5 did not receive his Paxlovid. The Interim DON called in Licensed Nurse (LN) A, who was aware of Resident 5 ' s Paxlovid order and stated she documented speaking to the pharmacy. LN A stated the DON, who no longer worked at the facility, was aware of the issue with the Paxlovid not arriving from the pharmacy. The Interim DON stated the previous DON should have followed through and contacted the pharmacy. The Interim DON stated the DON was there to help nurses with issues; the only one to suffer was the resident. 2. Review of Resident 6 ' s admission Record, indicated Resident 6 was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis which included sciatica (pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg) left side, chronic (something that continues over an extended period) pain, migraines (headaches), major depression, muscle weakness, among others. A review of Resident 6 ' s admission MDS (Minimum Data Set) (an assessment tool), dated 7/22/24, indicated Resident 6 had a BIMS (Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 15, indicating intact cognition. A review of Resident 6 ' s Order Summary Report, dated 10/2024, indicated Resident 6 ' s physician had ordered for her to receive Duloxetine HCI (Hydrochloride) Delayed Release 30 mg (milligrams) one capsule one time per day for sciatica right and left side, start date 7/18/24. During an interview on 9/30/24 at 5 p.m. and 10/1/24 at 12:20 p.m., the Interim DON (Director of Nursing) stated Resident 6 ' s physician would not increase the Duloxetine HCI 30 mg dose to 60 mg. The Interim DON stated she found out about RN K administering Resident 6 Duloxetine HCI 60 mg at Resident 6 ' s Care Conference. Resident 6 had stated RN K had been giving her Duloxetine HCI 60 mg instead of the physician ordered dose of 30 mg. The Interim DON stated Resident 6 became angry at her Care Conference because her physician would not increase her Duloxetine HCI dose from 30 mg to 60 mg. The Interim DON stated she asked RN K after Resident 6 ' s Care Conference, and RN K admitted he had given Resident 6 Duloxetine HCI Delayed Release 60 mg one day without Resident 6 ' s physician changing the dosage order. The Interim DON stated what if Resident 6 had side effects from RN K increasing Duloxetine HCI dose without a physician order, a very unsafe call. A review of the facility Policy/Procedure titled, Adverse Consequences and Medication Errors, dated 1/2018, indicated: . Process: A medication error is defined as the preparation or administration of drugs or biological which is not in accordance with physician ' s orders, manufacturer specifications, or accepted professional standards and principles of the professional (s) providing services . A review of the facility Policy/Procedure titled, Administration Medication, dated 1/2018, indicated: Policy: Medications shall be administered in a safe and timely manner, and as prescribed. Process: . 3. Medications must be administered in accordance with the orders, including any required time frame . 7. The individual administering the medication must check the label to verify the right resident, right medication, right dosage, right time, and right method (route) of administration before giving the medication . A review of the facility job description titled, RN, revised 10/23/24, indicated: . Responsibilities/Accountabilities: 1. Patient Care: . 2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process . 5. Communication: 1. Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient ' s condition and care given. 2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient ' s needs and reports changes in the patient ' s condition; obtains/receives physician ' s orders as required . The Facility job description titled, Director of Nursing, revised 10/19/15, indicated: . Responsibilities/Accountabilities: . 3. Clinical Leadership: . 3.6. Monitors nursing care to ensure positive clinical outcomes . 5. Quality Improvement: . 5.3. Ensure that Physician Orders are followed as prescribed .
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 F0919 (Tag F0919)

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: 1. The call light (a device used by resident...

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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 residents to call for assistance from staff) was always functioning for one out of two sampled residents (Resident 1). 2. A touch pad call light was provided for one out of two sampled residents (Resident 1) who had difficulty using a call button per his request. 3. The call light or an alternative was available for one out of two sampled residents (Resident 7). These failures resulted in: A. Resident 1 worried he could not call staff for assistance if there was an emergency situation and Resident 1 yelling for help instead of using the call light. B. Resident 7 was at risk for staff not meeting his needs and late provision of care. Findings: A review of Resident 1s face sheet (demographics) indicated Resident 1 was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnoses of Muscle Weakness, Chronic Pain Syndrome (CPS, pain that lasts over 3 months) and Spinal Cord Disease (SCD, nerve damage that cause permanent severe problems, such as paralysis (loss of the ability to move (and sometimes to feel anything) in part or most of the body) or impaired bladder and bowel control). Resident 1 ' s Minimum Data Set (MDS, ) assessment dated [DATE] indicated he was dependent on staff for provision of care.Resident 1s Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognition, the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses of residents) dated 8/29/24 score was 15 out of 15 indicating intact cognition. A review of Resident 7s face sheet indicated he was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnoses of Muscle Weakness and Need for Assistance with Personal Care. Resident 7s MDS dated [DATE] indicated he was dependent on staff for oral, toileting and personal hygiene. Resident 7s BIMS dated 7/31/24 score was 15 out of 15 indicating intact cognition. During an observation on 9/30/24 at 11:54 a.m., there was no call light button noted in or around Resident 7s bed, table or drawer. During a concurrent observation and interview on 9/30/24 at 11:56 a.m., Resident 1s call light wirings were slightly exposed. Resident 1 stated his call light was on since 11:00 a.m. but no one came. Resident 1 stated when the button was pushed down it meant the call light was activated and there should be a light outside his room that would alert staff someone in his room needed help. When the surveyor checked to see if there was a light outside his room to indicate his call light was activated, the light outside his room was not on. The surveyor checked the call light and pressed the button to see if it would activate the light outside his room, but it did not. Resident 1 stated his call light had not been working properly for about a week and a half and had asked multiple staff to fix it or replace it, and had even asked to get this call light button changed to a touch pad since it was getting more difficult for him to push the call button. Resident 1 stated both his hands were weak. Resident 1 stated the request for touch pad was made a week and a half ago and nobody had even gone to him to give him an update on this request. Resident 1 stated his call light was working sometimes but more often it was not working. Resident 1 stated it was frustrating because he resorted to yelling when he needed help, then staff gets upset and would not go to him because he was yelling. Resident 1 stated staff replaced his call light, but the same thing happened, his call light still did not work properly even when staff had replaced it. Resident 1 stated nothing works in this place, this place is a joke. Resident 1 stated his call light not working properly all the time was making him nervous because it was a means for him to alert staff if he needed help. Resident 1 stated staff did not like it if he yelled. Resident 1 stated sometimes he could not help but yell because there was no other way to call the staff attention if his call light was not working properly. Resident 1 pointed out the exposed wiring of his call light and stated that could be the reason why his call light did not work properly this time. Resident 1 stated he was worried something might happen to him and he could not call for help because his call light was broken. When asked if his roommate Resident 7 uses a call light when he needed help, Resident 1 stated he had seen Resident 7 press his call light to ask staff for assistance. During an interview on 9/30/24 at 12:16 p.m., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) E stated Resident 1 ' s call light had been working on and off. CNA E stated his call light was broken yesterday and was not fixed yet when she went home. CNA E stated there was no maintenance staff yesterday, so she had not reported it. CNA E stated call light was important and should always be functional because this was a communication tool for the residents. CNA E stated call light were used by residents to call staff if they needed help. CNA E stated all residents should have a call light that was within reach and was always functioning. CNA E stated, if a call light was broken or if a resident did not have a call light, it could be a safety issue. CNA E stated residents might have no means to call staff for help if needed. During an observation on 9/30/24 at 12:21 p.m., CNA B verified Resident 7 did not have a call light. During an interview on 9/30/24 12:34 p.m., CNA E stated she was aware Resident 7 did not have a call light today. CNA E stated she thought staff might have gotten it to switch from Resident 1s call light which was broken. CNA E verified Resident 7 uses a call light but Resident 1 uses it more frequently than he did and that was probably why staff took Resident 7's call light to replace Resident 1's call light. CNA E stated it was wrong to take Resident 7s call light because both Residents 1 and 7 need to have a working call light to alert staff if they needed help and for their safety. During an interview on 9/30/24 at 12:37 p.m., LN ( Licensed Nurse) D stated he was not aware Resident 1's call light was not working this morning. LN D verified Resident 7 did not have a call light nor any alternative that he could use to call staff attention if he needed help. LN D verified Resident 7 used a call light to ask for help or if he needed something. LN D stated it was important that all residents have a working call light at all times because it was for communication, a way for residents to call staff for help or if they needed something. LN D stated Resident 1 had difficulty using both hands and would benefit from using a touch pad. During a concurrent interview and maintenance log record review on 9/30/24 at 12:57 p.m., the interim Director of Nursing (DON) verified Resident 1 requested for a touch pad but no log entry was made for a defective call light. The interim DON stated she was also not aware Resident 1's call light was not working properly nor that Resident 7 had no call light. The interim DON stated staff should not take another resident ' s call light for another resident to use because both residents needed a call light to call staff for help. The interim DON stated the expectation was for staff to report to the nurses or supervisor if there was a defective call light so they could report it to the maintenance. When asked what staff should have done when there was no maintenance available on weekends, the DON did not respond. As for the touch pad, the DON stated Resident 1 had difficulty using both hands and could benefit from using a touch pad. The DON stated there would be no reason why Resident 1 could not have a touch pad if it would be easier for the resident. The DON stated she would have maintenance look into it. The DON stated it was important all residents had a fully functioning call light to ensure residents have means to call staff if they needed help. The DON stated it was for residents ' safety and dignity. During an interview on 9/30/24 at 2:23 p.m., the Maintenance Director stated he was not aware there was a request for Resident 1's touch pad. The Maintenance Director stated he had not checked the maintenance logbook in a while. When asked how often they check the facility ' s call light for functionality, he was silent. The Maintenance Director stated there was no available touch pad for Resident 1 at this time and there had been no touch pad ordered for Resident 1 yet. The Maintenance Director stated it was important for all the residents to have a functioning call light because they use it to call staff for help. A review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P) titled Answering the Call Light released date 1/2018, the P&P indicated the purpose was to ensure timely response to the residents ' requests and needs .report all defective call light to the nurse supervisor promptly .document any significant request or complaint made by the resident and how the requests or complaints was addressed.
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

Smoking Policies (Tag F0926)

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 implement their smoking policy when one out of two s...

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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 implement their smoking policy when one out of two sampled residents (Resident 1) was allowed to vape (an electronic cigarette, to inhale and exhale vapor containing nicotine and flavoring produced by a device designed for this purpose) inside his room, and implement the smoking assessment recommendation for one out of two sampled residents (Resident 1) when Resident 1 was allowed to vape without staff supervision. These failures put Resident 1 ' s roommates at risk for second hand vape exposure (to fine and ultrafine particles that contain nicotine, that might exacerbate respiratory ailments like asthma (narrowing of airways), and constrict arteries (blood vessels tighten) which could trigger a heart attack, and put Resident 1's safety at risk for burns, device/battery explosion and accidents. Findings: A review of Resident 1s face sheet (demographics) indicated Resident 1 was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnoses of Muscle Weakness, Chronic Pain Syndrome (CPS, pain that lasts over 3 months) and Spinal Cord Disease (SCD, nerve damage that cause permanent severe problems, such as paralysis (loss of the ability to move (and sometimes to feel anything) in part or most of the body) or impaired bladder and bowel control). Resident 1's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, mandatory tool used to screen and identify the cognition, the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses of residents) dated 8/29/24 score was 15 out of 15 indicating intact cognition. Resident 1's face sheet also indicated he was self-responsible (able to make decision for himself). A review of Resident 1 ' s Minimum Data Set (MDS) (an assessment tool), dated 8/29/24, indicated he was dependent on staff for provision of care, and he had impaired function of both his upper extremities. A review of Resident 1's Smoking Safety Screen (done to assess resident ' s safety when smoking) dated 8/14/24 indicated he had contractures of his hands and was safe to smoke with supervision. During a concurrent observation and interview on 9/30/24 at 11:56 a.m., Resident 1 was noted with two hand held vaping device on his overbed table colored black and orange/yellow. When asked if this was a vaping device, Resident 1 smiled and stated this was a charger. During an interview on 9/30/24 at 4:47 p.m., the Social Services Director (SSD) stated Resident 1 kept his vape in his room. SSD stated he was not allowed to vape in his room but continued to do so. SSD stated everyone knew he vaped in his room. SSD stated vaping was considered smoking and was not allowed inside the facility, let alone inside resident rooms. SSD stated Resident 1 shared his room with 3 other residents. SSD stated the designated smoking area was outside the facility and Resident 1 should use his vape there, and not inside his room. During an interview on 9/30/24 at 5:00 p.m., the Administrator (ADM) stated vaping was considered smoking and was not allowed in residents rooms. ADM stated the designated smoking area was outside the facility. ADM stated Resident 1 should not be allowed to vape in his room. The ADM stated there was no separate policy for vaping. The ADM stated the facility ' s smoking policy applied to vaping as well. During an interview on 9/30/24 at 5:05 p.m., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) J stated she had seen Resident 1 vape in his room. CNA J stated Resident 1 had been doing it for as long as she could remember. CNA J stated residents were not allowed to vape inside the facility. During an interview on 9/30/24 at 5:06 p.m., Licensed Nurse (LN) H stated she was aware Resident 1 vaped in his room and everybody was aware he was vaping in his room. LN H stated staff did not supervise him when he vaped. When asked why Resident 1 was allowed to vape in his room, LN H stated it was hard for staff to get him out of bed. During an interview on 9/30/24 at 5:15 p.m., Resident 1 admitted he had been vaping in his room for a very long time, for months. Resident 1 admitted the two devices observed on his over bed table earlier was a vaping device, which he stated, was now kept inside his drawer. Resident 1 stated nobody told him he could not vape in his room. Resident 1 stated staff allowed him to vape in his room. When asked if staff supervised him when he vaped, he stated no. Resident 1 stated he suspected he was allowed to vape in his room because it took a lot to get him out of his bed and staff did not want to deal with it. During an interview on 9/30/24 at 5:19 p.m., CNA I stated Resident 1 vaped in his room and she had actually assisted him when he asked to vape in his room, around 3:00 p.m. today after she gave him a shower. When asked if she supervised Resident 1 when he vaped in his room, she stated no. CNA I stated staff did not watch him when he vaped. CNA I stated staff only put the vape in his hand and Resident 1 did the rest. CNA I stated vaping was considered smoking and Resident 1 should not be vaping in his room. CNA I stated Resident 1 should be vaping in the designated smoking area outside the facility. CNA I stated no one was really asking Resident 1 to stop vaping in his room and Resident 1 was allowed to vape in his room ever since she was employed here. When asked how long Resident 1 had been vaping in his room, CNA I stated Resident 1 had been vaping in his room for a very long time. CNA I stated risk of using vape includes explosion and accidents and the risk for Resident 1 ' s roommates was that he was exposing them to harmful chemicals which could make them sick. A review of the facility policy and procedure (P&P) titled Smoking Policy release date of 1/2023, the P&P indicated smoking is only permitted in designated resident smoking area . An article National institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH, agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness) titled Exposure to electronic cigarette in indoor workplaces indicated electronic cigarettes can negatively affect indoor air quality and pose a risk of secondhand exposure in workplaces. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA, agency that conducts research and protects people and the environment from significant health risks) stated prohibiting e-cigarette use inside or near buildings, vehicles and other enclosed spaces is the only way to eliminate exposure to secondhand e-cigarette aerosol and health risks that may come with it.
Dec 2023 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Deficiency F0742 (Tag F0742)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record the facility failed to provide appropriate behavioral health services and treatment when one of on...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record the facility failed to provide appropriate behavioral health services and treatment when one of one sampled resident (Resident 9) was not provided anti-psychotic medications and mental health treatment services. This failure resulted in Resident 9 being denied his anti-psychotic medication resulting him hitting another resident. Findings: During a review of Resident 9's admission Record dated 10/24/23, indicated Resident 9 had been admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a history of depressive disorder, other stimulant abuse, and elevated blood pressure. A review of Resident 9's Discharge Summary from facility in [town], dated 10/24/23 indicated Resident 9 had been prescribed Seroquel or Quetiapine, (medication prescribed as an antipsychotic medication for psychiatric diagnosis like bipolar, major depressive, delusions/hallucinations, posttraumatic stress disorder and schizophrenia to name a few) and to remain taking this medication, as one tablet (50 mg) by mouth every day, two times a day. A review of Resident 9's Progress Note dated 10/25/23, indicated Resident 9 had been pleasant and pharmacy would be notified of Resident 9's current medications. Order for Seroquel was indicated to be administered a 50 mg tablet, two times a day and there were warning, and considerations included in the note. A review of Resident 9's, RMG-PYCHE Consent- Psychoactive MED, dated 10/25/23, indicated a form consenting for the administration of Seroquel. Resident 9 had signed the consent on 10/25/23 and Medical Doctor A (MDA) signed the form on 10/27/23. A review of Resident 9's, Progress Note dated 10/29/23, indicated MDA had reviewed the use of Seroquel and Resident 9 had declined the medication, so the order was discontinued per MDA. A review of Resident 9's, Order Audit Report for Seroquel dated 10/25/23 indicated, nursing had entered the medication into the medical record for administration. On 10/26/23, MDA had signed the order through a password system in the electronic medical record. On 10/29/23, the medication, Seroquel had been discontinued by Licensed Staff B as indicated by a telephone call with MDA. A review of Resident 9's, Medication Administration Record for the Month of October 2023, dated 10/27/23 indicated Resident 9 had been administered one dose of Seroquel, on 10/28/23 Resident was administered two doses of Seroquel and on 10/29/23, Licensed Staff B indicated Resident 9 had refused medication and was subsequently discontinued as of 10/29/23. During a review of Resident 9's, admission MDS (Minimum Data Set, a clinical assessment process which provides a comprehensive assessment of the resident's cognition), dated 10/30/23, indicated Resident 9 had a BIM (Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 15, indication no cognitive impairment. During an interview on 12/11/23 at 2:02 p.m., with DON, DON stated she had thought Resident 9 had been receiving the administration of Seroquel since the resident-to-resident altercation dated 11/9/23 where Resident 9 was observed to hit his roommate. DON stated she thought the medication (Seroquel) had been discontinued prior to the altercation because Resident 9 had not signed his consent to be prescribed Seroquel or a missing diagnosis but thought Resident 9 had been evaluated by a psychiatrist. During an interview on 12/11/23 at 2:36 p.m., with Resident 9, he stated he had been prescribed and was taking Seroquel for a long time because he had been hearing voices. Resident 9 stated, he had never refused his Seroquel medication since he felt he needed it, due to the voices. Resident 9 stated the facility discontinued his medication because he needed to talk with psychiatry (Resident 9 was unaware if that meant a psychiatrist or psychologist) and had agreed to speak to psychiatry. Resident stated as of the date of the interview, he had not spoken with psychiatry since he had been admitted to the facility. Resident re-stated, he had never refused or requested to have the medication Seroquel discontinued from his medication regime. During an interview on 12/14/23 at 11:04 a.m., with Licensed Staff B, Licensed Staff B indicated Resident 9's prescription for Seroquel had been discontinued due to the consent for the medication lacking a signature from the resident. Licensed Staff B viewed the consent in the electronic medical record and indicated yes the consent had been signed by the resident and the doctor. Licensed Staff B indicated that the reason why the medication had been discontinued was because there was no diagnosis associated with the mediation and the doctor had contacted Licensed Staff B to discontinue the medication. Licensed Staff B indicated that she had not interviewed Resident 9 and had agreed there were no cognitive issues regarding his memory or medication history. Licensed Staff B could not explain why Resident 9 had not been interviewed as to why he had been prescribed Seroquel. During an interview on 12/14/23 at 2:17 p.m. with Medical Doctor A (MDA), MDA indicated, Licensed Staff B had contacted him about the Seroquel medication, and she had informed him that there was no diagnosis associated with the medication and thus should be discontinued. MDA observed the progressed note, dated 10/29/23 by Licensed Staff B which indicated Resident 9 had refused the medication which was why it had been discontinued. MDA was indicated to be surprised by his facial expression and long paused and could not respond to the contradictory information as to why Resident 9's Seroquel had been discontinued. MDA indicated he signed the consent for Seroquel on 10/27/23 and asked why he signed the consent and then discontinued the medication on 10/29/23 and he affirmed there was no diagnosis associated with the medication. MDA indicated he signed the consent because it had been prepared for him to sign and that was the routine practice to sign these types of forms. MDA indicated he was not aware that Resident 9 had a history of hearing voices. MDA indicated he was aware of the resident-to-resident altercation which had taken place on 11/9/23 and thought since the two residents were placed in separate rooms that was the end of the issue and no further action was needed. MDA indicated he had not interviewed Resident 9 prior to discontinuing Seroquel to find out if Resident 9 had a diagnosis associated with the medication, Seroquel. MDA indicated after the altercation, there was no reason to revisit the issue of prescribing Seroquel to Resident 9. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Antipsychotic Medication Use dated 1/18, indicated, The Attending Physician and other staff will gather and document information to clarify a resident's behavior, mood, function, medical condition, specific symptoms . 5. Residents who are admitted from the community or transferred from a hospital and who are already receiving antipsychotic medications will be evaluated for the appropriateness and indications for use.
Jun 2023 27 deficiencies 1 IJ (1 affecting multiple)
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

**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 ...

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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, .
May 2023 6 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Assessment Accuracy (Tag F0641)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and records review, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS - an assessment tool completed b...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and records review, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS - an assessment tool completed by clinical staff to identify potential resident problems, strengths, and preferences) was accurately completed for one of five sampled residents (Resident 1) when Resident 1 did not receive the recommended Pneumococcal vaccine; however, Section O0300 of the MDS indicated Resident 1's Pneumococcal vaccine (used to prevent some cases of pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis) was up to date. This failure resulted to Resident 1 not getting the recommended Pneumococcal vaccine putting her at risk for increased respiratory infections. (Reference F883). Findings: During a record review for Resident 1, the Face sheet (A one-page summary of important information about a resident) indicated Resident 1 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including but not limited to Dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities); Hypertension (High Blood Pressure); and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD - gradual loss of kidney function). During a review of the electronic immunization record for Resident 1 and concurrent interview with the RN (Registered Nurse) Consultant on 5/01/23 at 3:45 p.m., the RN Consultant verified Resident 1 received PREVNAR13 (a vaccine to help protect against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria that can cause serious infections in children and adults) on 5/17/21. RN Consultant stated Resident 1 should have received another dose of pneumococcal vaccine five years after the PREVNAR13 dose. During a record review for Resident 1 with the RN Consultant on 5/1/23 at 3:47 p.m., the RN Consultant verified section O0300 of the MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident 1's Pneumococcal vaccination was up to date. Review of the document titled Facility Assessment Tool updated on 3/29/23 indicated the following responsibilities for the MDS Coordinator (a nursing professional who helps manage a nursing team in a medical facility): Primary role is to ensure MDS data accurately reflects resident diagnosis, care and needs being provided. Review of the Long Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User's Manual Version 1.17.1 effective October 2019 under Section O0300: Pneumococcal Vaccine indicated, Up to date in item O0300A means in accordance with current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/downloads/pneumo-vaccine-timing.pdf
CONCERN (D)

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

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observations, interviews, and records review, the facility failed to implement measures to reduce the risk of disease and infection transmission when two of two facility staff did not perform...

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Based on observations, interviews, and records review, the facility failed to implement measures to reduce the risk of disease and infection transmission when two of two facility staff did not perform proper hand hygiene according to the facility's Handwashing Hand Hygiene and Infection Control policy. This failure had the potential spread of disease-causing microorganisms and/or transmission of diseases to the residents. Findings: During an observation in the dining room on 5/01/23 at 10:36 a.m. the Activity Assistant was observed touching Resident 4's right hand while handing him a cup of coffee. The Activity Assistant continued to prepare coffee for Resident 6, Resident 7, and Resident 8 without performing hand hygiene. During an observation and concurrent interview with the Activity Director on 5/01/23 at 10:40 a.m. in the dining room, the Activity Director was supervising the residents drinking coffee. When the Activity Director was asked about the process of hand hygiene when passing coffee, the Activity Director stated staff need not have to wash their hands before and after each resident unless the staff's hand was contaminated. The Activity Director stated the Activity Assistant should have performed hand hygiene after touching Resident 4's hand before she resumed preparing coffee for the other residents. The Activity Director stated there was a risk of spreading germs as a result from the Activity Assistants failure to practice hand hygiene. During an observation in Garden Hall on 5/01/23 1:11 p.m., Licensed Staff A was observed entering a resident room with a medicine cup on her left hand. Licensed Staff A was observed pumping alcohol based hand rub (ABHR) from the wall with her right hand, opened and closed her right hand three times then pumped ABHR with her left hand, opened and closed her left hand three times and entered the room. During an interview with Licensed Staff B on 5/01/23 at 4:36 p.m., when Licensed Staff B was asked about facility's hand hygiene practices when administering medications to residents, Licensed Staff B stated staff were to perform hand hygiene before entering and after leaving resident's room. Licensed Staff B stated staff could use ABHR after touching the resident as long as their hands were not contaminated with body fluids. Licensed Staff B stated ABHR should be rubbed with both hands for at least 30 seconds, or until hands are dry. Review of the Facility policy and procedure titled Handwashing Hand Hygiene released in January 2018 indicated, All personnel shall follow the handwashing/hand hygiene procedures to help prevent the spread of infections to other personnel, residents, and visitors. Procedure for Alcohol Based Hand Rubs indicated, Apply generous amount of product to palm of hand and rub hands together; Cover all surfaces of hands and fingers until hands are dry. Review of the Facility policy and procedure titled Infection Control Guidelines For All Nursing Procedures released in January 2018 under general guidelines indicated, In most situations, the preferred method of hand hygiene is with an alcohol-based hand rub. If hands are not visibly soiled, use an alcohol-based hand rub containing 60-95% ethanol or isopropanol for all the following situations: a. Before and after direct contact with residents; b. Before preparing or handling medications; c. After contact with a resident's intact skin; .
CONCERN (E)

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

Antibiotic Stewardship (Tag F0881)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and records review, the facility failed to monitor the use of antibiotics (a medicine (such as penicillin or ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and records review, the facility failed to monitor the use of antibiotics (a medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms) for two of three sampled residents (Resident 9 and Resident 10). This failure had the potential for inappropriate use of antibiotic increasing the risk of spreading the disease and the development of antibiotic resistant organisms, which could have caused superinfections (Infection occurring after or on top of an earlier infection, especially following treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics). Findings: Resident 9 During a record review for Resident 9, the Face sheet (A one-page summary of important information about a resident) indicated Resident 9 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including but not limited to Schizophrenia (a serious mental illness that interferes with a person's ability to think clearly, manage emotions, make decisions and relate to others); Anxiety (intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations); and Major Depressive Disorder (a mental disorder characterized by a persistently depressed mood and long-term loss of pleasure or interest in life). During a record review for Resident 9, the Progress Note dated 4/28/23 at 8:57 a.m. indicated Resident 9 was noted to have a nonproductive (dry) cough. During a record review for Resident 9, the Progress Note dated 4/28/23 at 2:27 p.m. indicated Resident 9's Primary Care Physician (PCP) gave an order to start Resident 9 on antibiotic therapy. During a record review for Resident 9, the Progress Note dated 4/29/23 at 12:54 p.m. indicated Resident 9 continued on antibiotic therapy. The Progress Note indicated Resident 9 had no cough. During a record review for Resident 9, the Progress Note dated 4/30/23 at 12:53 p.m. indicated Resident 9 continued on antibiotic therapy. The Progress Note indicated Resident 9 had no cough. During a record review for Resident 9, the Progress Note dated 5/01/23 at 12:17 a.m. indicated Resident 9's chest x-ray (a type of radiation that can go through many solid substances such as bones and organs in the body to be photographed) result showed No infiltrate (means that the lungs are clear; no pneumonia seen on X-ray) Resident 10 During a record review for Resident 10, the Face sheet indicated Resident 10 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including but not limited Fracture of the left tibia and fibula (broken bone of the lower leg); Schizophrenia and Hypertension (high blood pressure). During a record review for Resident 10, the Progress Note dated 4/29/23 at 10:45 a.m. indicated Resident 10 had thick greenish productive cough. During a record review for Resident 10, the document titled Order Summary Report indicated an order written on 4/29/23 for Ceftriaxone injection (an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections) and Levaquin (antibiotic) for upper respiratory infection. During a record review for Resident 10, the Progress Note dated 4/30/23 at 12:50 p.m. indicated Resident 10 continued on antibiotic therapy. The Progress Note indicated Resident 10 had no cough. During a record review for Resident 10, the Progress Note dated 5/01/23 at 1:07 p.m. indicated Resident 10 continued on antibiotic therapy. The Progress Note indicated Resident 10 had no cough. During a record review for Resident 10, the document titled Weights and Vitals Summary from 4/29/23 to 5/1/23 indicated Resident 10's body temperature were 97.8F. (normal 98.6). During a review of the facility's antibiotic surveillance tracking log, the log indicated last entry of antibiotic review was in October 2022. During an interview with the RN Consultant on 5/02/23 at 3:42 p.m. when asked about the facility's antibiotic stewardship program, the RN Consultant verified the facility's antibiotic surveillance binder was not up to date. The RN Consultant stated the facility currently did not have an antibiotic stewardship program. Review of the Facility policy and Procedure titled Antibiotic Stewardship revised in January 2018 indicated, Antibiotics will be prescribed and administered to residents under the guidance of the facility's Antibiotic Stewardship Program Review of Infection Preventionist (IP - a nurse who is accountable for decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between patients, staff, visitors, and the community) job description revised in 10/19/17 indicated Infection Preventionist responsibilities include but not limited to the Antibiotic review including reviewing data to monitor the appropriate use of antibiotics in the resident population. During a Review of the Facility policy and Procedure titled Infection Prevention and Control Committee revised on 2/2020 indicated, he Infection Prevention and Control Committee will advise administration and management about ensuring that records are maintained to document the following: Findings made during surveillance of antibiotic usage patterns; and
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0882 (Tag F0882)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on interviews and records review, the facility's Infection Preventionist (IP - a nurse who is accountable for decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between patients, s...

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Based on interviews and records review, the facility's Infection Preventionist (IP - a nurse who is accountable for decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between patients, staff, visitors, and the community) failed to provided oversight to ensure the facility was compliant with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) standards. This failure could potentially lead to unidentified substandard infection control practices, which could cause widespread infections, and an outbreak in the facility, and the community. (Reference F880; F881; F883; and F945) Findings: During an interview with the RN Consultant on 5/01/23 at 3:53 p.m., the RN Consultant was asked who was responsible for making sure that the facility was in compliance with CDC's recommended vaccines for the residents, she stated the facility's Infection Prevention Nurse (IPN) was responsible. During an interview with Licensed Staff A on 5/2/23 at 1:33 p.m. when asked about the availability of the facility's Infection Preventionist nurse, Licensed Staff A stated the facility did not have a fulltime Infection Preventionist nurse. Licensed Staff A stated the IP was in the facility 2 to 3 times a week. During a record review and concurrent interview with the Administrator on 5/02/23 at 2:35 p.m., the Administrator verified the most recent infection control and prevention related in-services provided to facility employees was on 9/07/22 with the following training courses: Preventing the spread of COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease - an infectious respiratory disease); Donning (putting on) and Doffing (taking off) for Droplet Precaution; and Proper Hand Hygiene. The Administrator stated the facility's IP nurse was not a full time employee and goes to the facility two to three times a week. The Administrator stated the facility did not have classroom in-services related to infection control for quite some time and that the facility was not set up for online based training. During an interview with the RN Consultant on 5/02/23 at 3:42 p.m. when asked about the facility's antibiotic stewardship program, the RN Consultant verified the facility's antibiotic surveillance binder was not up to date. The RN Consultant stated the facility currently did not have an antibiotic stewardship program. Review of the document titled Facility Assessment Tool updated on 3/29/23 indicated the following responsibilities for the Infection Preventionist: Prevents, monitors, tracks, reports infections and antibiotic stewardship program; staff education and training; ensuring that protocols and regulations are followed. Review of Infection Preventionist job description revised in 10/19/17 indicated Infection Preventionist responsibilities/ accountabilities include but not limited to: 1. Program development and oversight include but not limited to: - Developing and implementing appropriate infection control policies and procedures, and training staff on them; - Monitoring procedures, and documenting infections including tracking and analyzing outbreak of infections as well as implementing and documenting actions to resolve related problems; - Defining and managing appropriate resident health initiatives, such as: The immunization program (influenza, pneumonia, etc.); 2. Components of the Infection Prevention and Control Program: An effective Infection Prevention and Control Program incorporates, but is not limited to, the following components: - Policies, procedures, and practices which promote consistent adherence to evidence-based infection control practices; - Program oversight including planning, organizing, implementing, operating, monitoring, and maintaining all of the elements of the program and ensuring that the facility's interdisciplinary team is involved in infection prevention and control; - Surveillance, including process and outcome surveillance, monitoring, data analysis, documentation and communicable diseases reporting (as required by State and Federal law and regulation); - Education, including training in infection prevention and control practices, to ensure compliance with facility requirements as well as State and Federal regulation; and - Antibiotic review including reviewing data to monitor the appropriate use of antibiotics in the resident population.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0883 (Tag F0883)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and records review, the facility failed to: A. Offer and ensure two of five sampled eligible residents (Resid...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and records review, the facility failed to: A. Offer and ensure two of five sampled eligible residents (Residents 1, and 2) received pneumococcal vaccine according to the Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices (ACIP- provides advice and guidance to CDC (Centers for Disease Control) regarding use of vaccines). This failure had the potential risk for serious morbidity (state of having a specific illness or condition) and mortality (death, especially on a large scale) due to its major clinical syndromes of pneumonia (an infection of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi), bacteremia (presence of bacteria in the bloodstream) and meningitis (an infection and inflammation of the fluid and membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord). B. Offer influenza vaccine to three of five sampled eligible residents (Residents 3, 4, and 5). This failure had the potential risk for serious flu (a disease caused by virus infecting the respiratory tract) and flu-related complications including pneumonia and hospitalization. Findings: Resident 1 During a record review for Resident 1, the Face sheet (A one-page summary of important information about a resident) indicated Resident 1 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including but not limited to Dementia (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities); Hypertension (High Blood Pressure); and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD - gradual loss of kidney function). During a review of the electronic immunization record for Resident 1 and concurrent interview with the RN (Registered Nurse) Consultant on 5/01/23 at 3:45 p.m., the RN Consultant verified Resident 1 received PREVNAR13 (a vaccine to help protect against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria that can cause serious infections in children and adults) on 5/17/21. RN Consultant stated Resident 1 should have received another dose of pneumococcal vaccine five years after the PREVNAR13 dose. Resident 2 During a record review for Resident 2, the Face sheet indicated Resident 2 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including but not limited to Pneumonia; and Respiratory Failure (a syndrome in which the respiratory system fails in one or both of its gas exchange functions). During a review of the electronic immunization record for Resident 2 and concurrent interview with the RN Consultant on 5/01/23 at 3:53 p.m., the record indicated consent status for pneumococcal vaccine indicated TBD (to be determined). When the RN Consultant was asked if the facility staff offered pneumococcal vaccine to Resident 2, the RN Consultant stated there was no immunization consent filed in Resident 2's electronic record, however; she stated immunization consents could also be in Resident 2's physical chart. When the RN Consultant was asked who was responsible for making sure that the facility was in compliance with CDC's recommended vaccines for the residents, she stated the facility's Infection Prevention Nurse (IPN) was responsible. The RN Consultant stated the process for tracking immunizations for newly admitted residents was for facility staff to collect immunization information from the hospital or from the resident or his/ her responsible party within 72 hours. The RN Consultant stated the facility would provide the necessary vaccines if resident had no immunization history. During an interview with the RN Consultant on 5/01/23 at 4:51 p.m., the RN Consultant stated Resident 2 did not have consent for pneumococcal vaccine filed in his physical health record. Resident 3 During a record review for Resident 3, the Face sheet indicated Resident 3 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including but not limited to Alcoholic Liver Disease (liver damage caused by excess alcohol intake); and Hepatic encephalopathy (loss of brain function when a damaged liver doesn't remove toxins [poisonous substance] from the blood). During a review of the document titled Immunization Batch Entry for influenza vaccine indicated, Consent required for Resident 3. Resident 4 During a record review for Resident 4, the Face sheet indicated Resident 4 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including but not limited to COPD; Respiratory Failure and Heart Failure (a chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should). During a review of the document titled Immunization Batch Entry for influenza vaccine indicated, Consent required for Resident 4. Resident 5 During a record review for Resident 5, the Face sheet indicated Resident 5 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including but not limited to Hypothyroidism (the thyroid [a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck] gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormones to meet your body's needs); Hypotension (low blood pressure); and Anxiety (intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations). During a review of the document titled Immunization Batch Entry for influenza vaccine indicated, Consent required for Resident 5. During an interview with the RN Consultant on 5/02/23 at 3:21 pm., when the RN Consultant was asked if influenza vaccine was offered to Resident 3; Resident 4; and Resident 5, the RN Consultant stated Resident 3, Resident 4, and Resident 5 did not have influenza consent filed in their physical health record. Review of the Facility policy and procedure titled Pneumococcal Vaccine released in December 2017 indicated, All residents will be offered the Pneumovax® (pneumococcal vaccine) to aid in preventing pneumococcal infections (e.g., pneumonia). The policy indicated, - Upon admission, residents will be assessed for eligibility to receive the Pneumovax® (pneumococcal vaccine), and when indicated, will be offered the vaccine unless medically contraindicated or the resident has already been vaccinated). - Administration of the pneumococcal vaccine or revaccinations will be made in accordance with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations at the time of the vaccination. Review of the Facility policy and procedure titled Influenza Vaccine released in December 2017 indicated, All residents and employees who have no medical contraindications to the vaccine will be offered the influenza vaccine annually to encourage and promote the benefits associated with vaccinations against influenza. The policy indicated, - A resident's refusal of the vaccine shall be documented on the Informed Consent for Influenza Vaccine and placed in the resident's medical record. - Administration of the influenza vaccine will be made in accordance with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations at the time of the vaccination.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0945 (Tag F0945)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on interviews and records review, the facility failed to provide infection control training and education to facility staff to ensure issues involving infection control are frequently addressed ...

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Based on interviews and records review, the facility failed to provide infection control training and education to facility staff to ensure issues involving infection control are frequently addressed through specific in-services (a professional training or staff development effort) or classes. This failure had the potential to affect the facility's ability to maintain a safe environment and to prevent and manage transmission of diseases and infections that could lead to lack of infection control in the facility. Findings: During an interview with Licensed Staff A on 5/2/23 at 1:33 p.m. when asked about the availability of the facility's Infection Preventionist (IP - a nurse who is accountable for decreasing the incidence and transmission of infectious diseases between patients, staff, visitors, and the community) nurse, Licensed Staff A stated the facility did not have a fulltime IP. Licensed Staff A stated the IP was in the facility 2 to 3 times a week. During a record review and concurrent interview with the Administrator on 5/02/23 at 2:35 p.m., the Administrator verified the most recent infection control and prevention related in-services provided to facility employees was on 9/07/22 with the following training courses: Preventing the spread of COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease - an infectious respiratory disease); Donning (putting on) and Doffing (taking off) for Droplet Precaution; and Proper Hand Hygiene. The Administrator stated the facility's IP nurse was not a full time employee and goes to the facility two to three times a week. The Administrator stated the facility did not have classroom in-services related to infection control for quite some time and that the facility was not set up for online based training. During a review of the Facility policy and procedure titled Antibiotic Stewardship revised in January 2018 and concurrent interview with the RN Consultant on 5/02/23 at 3:42 p.m., the policy indicated Orientation, training and education of staff will emphasize the importance of antibiotic stewardship and will include how inappropriate use of antibiotics affects individual residents and the overall community. The RN consultant verified there was no record of in-services related to antibiotic stewardship provided to the licensed nurses. During a Review of the Facility policy and Procedure titled Policies and Practices -Infection Control revised in January 2018 indicated, All personnel will be trained on our infection control policies and practices upon hire and periodically thereafter, including where and how to find and use pertinent procedures and equipment related to infection control. The depth of employee training shall be appropriate to the degree of direct resident contact and job responsibilities. During a Review of the Facility policy and Procedure titled Infection Prevention and Control Committee revised on 2/2020 indicated, The Infection Control Committee shall oversee training programs for all employees who may have the potential for exposure to blood, or to body fluids containing visible blood, during the course of their workday. Instructions will focus on identifying and using procedures related to the prevention of bloodborne illnesses, including but are not limited to: - Disease transmission and prevention; - The modes of transmission of hepatitis B (liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus [spread when blood, semen, or other body fluids from a person infected with the virus enters the body of someone who is not infected] and C (spread through contact with blood from an infected person.) and AIDS (HIV [human immunodeficiency virus)] is a virus that attacks the body's immune system) viruses; - Standard and Transmission-based Precautions (used in addition to standard precautions for patients with known or suspected infection); - Types of personal protective equipment (i.e., gowns, gloves, masks, etc.) that are necessary when performing tasks that may involve exposure to blood/body fluids; - How to select appropriate barrier equipment; - Appropriate actions to take if unplanned potential exposure to blood occurs, or is anticipated; - Procedures to follow when personal protective equipment is used; - How personal protective equipment maintained in the facility is to, be used, decontaminated, and disposed of; - Limitations of personal protective equipment (e.g., needlesticks will occur through gloves); - Corrective actions and cleaning procedures for spills of blood and body fluids; - Proper action to follow should exposure to blood or body fluids occur (i.e., emergency procedures, reporting measures, follow-up monitoring, medical treatment, counseling, etc ); and - Other state specified education/training and/or those listed in training/education policy.
Apr 2023 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

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 interview and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of physical abuse to the Department of Public ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of physical abuse to the Department of Public Health within two hours when Resident 1 had reported someone had grabbed Resident 1 causing her right ring finger (third finger) and pinky (little finger) to look slightly swollen and bruised. The nurse did not report the physical abuse allegation to the Administrator. This resulted in 1) the investigation not occurring, 2) lack of assessment of Resident 1, and 3) the Department's ability to ensure a complete investigation was initiated timely and ensure interventions were initiated to protect other residents, as well as the resident involved, preventing a reoccurrence of abusive behaviors. Findings: A review of Resident 1's admission Record, indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis including schizophrenia (a serious mental disorder which affects how a person thinks, feels and acts), major depressive disorder, cognitive communication disorder, vascular dementia (problems with reasoning, planning, judgment, memory and other thought processes caused by brain damage from impaired blood flow to your brain) with behavioral disturbances, stroke, amongst others. A review of Resident 1's CPAC (Care Path or Acute Change-NURSING - SBAR (Situation Background Assessment Request) Communication Form and Progress Note, dated 12/16/22, indicated a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) reported to License Staff B, Resident 1's right ring finger and pinky had a bruise. Licensed Staff B documented Resident 1's right ring finger and pinky was slight swollen and bruised. Resident 1 said, Someone grabbed her hand early this morning, (12/16/22). Resident 1 complained of pain but refused medicine. Licensed Staff B called Resident 1's physician and Resident 1's family and notified both about the Change of Condition. During an interview 12/30/22 at 1:50 p.m., the Administrator stated Licensed Staff B was the nurse on duty during the time Resident 1 reported to a CNA someone had grabbed her hand. The CNA reported the allegation to Licensed Staff B. The Administrator stated Licensed Staff B did not report the allegation of physical abuse to him or the DON (Director of Nursing). The Administrator stated all staff was mandated to report harm and/or an allegation of abuse. The Administrator stated Licensed Staff B should have reported the allegation of physical abuse, because she was a mandated reporter (required to report the facts and circumstances that led them to suspect a resident has been abused or neglected). The Administrator stated he knew nothing about Resident 1's 12/16/22 reported allegation of physical abuse when the police came to the facility on [DATE] to investigate a reported physical abuse incident by Resident 1. Resident 1, who was transferred to the hospital on [DATE], had reported to staff at the hospital, a staff member at the facility had grabbed her by the hand and an X-ray done at the hospital showed a fracture. The Administrator stated Licensed Staff B did not feel the incident reported to her by Resident 1 was a reportable incident of physical abuse. The Administrator stated Licensed Staff B should have reported the allegation to the Administrator and let the Administrator, who was the abuse coordinator decide if it was a reportable incident. The Administrator stated he would have filled out a SOC341 (form filled out by mandated reporters suspecting elder abuse and sent to appropriate authorities). During an interview on 2/1/23 at 4:42 p.m., the DON stated Licensed Staff B did not report to him Resident 1's allegation of someone grabbing her right hand on 12/16/22 causing her right ring finger and pinky to be slight swollen and bruised. The DON stated Licensed Staff B should have reported the incident to the Administrator or to the DON, because the abuse allegation needed to be investigated. The DON stated he knew nothing about the incident. During an interview on 2/1/23 at 4:54 p.m., Social Services stated she was in the facility's business office on 12/27/22, when she saw Resident 1 propelling her wheelchair out of the facility with bags in her left hand and using her right hand to propel her wheelchair. Social Services stated she went out to stop Resident 1, who started cursing and yelling at her. Social Services stated the DSD (Director of Staff Development) helped assist her to try and redirect Resident 1. Social Services stated both her and the DSD tried redirecting Resident 1 to go back into the facility, but Resident 1 started swinging. Social Services stated a CNA was able to talk Resident 1 into going back to her room. Resident 1 had become so aggressive, Resident 1's physician ordered for Resident 1 to be transferred to the ER (Emergency Room) to be assessed. Social Services stated she was not aware of incident addressed on the SBAR, dated 12/16/22, regarding Resident 1 being grabbed by someone and her right ring finger and pinky being slightly swollen and bruised. Social Services stated if a resident had told her someone had grabbed their hand and bruising was noted, Social Services would have filled out a SOC341 form, reported the allegation to the appropriate authorities such as Ombudsman's [a public advocate (official) is an official who is charged with representing the interests of the public by investigating and addressing complaints of maladministration or a violation of rights] office and CDPH (California Department of Public Health). Social Services stated she would have notified the resident's nurse and the nurse should have notified the Administrator, who was the abuse coordinator. Social Services stated all staff were mandated reporters. Social Services stated if Resident 1's allegation of physical abuse, which was reported to the nurse on 12/16/22, had been reported to the Administrator, an investigation would have been started first by interviewing staff. During an interview on 2/2/23 at 3:42 p.m., Licensed Staff A stated she was taking care of Resident 1 on 12/27/22. Licensed Staff A stated Social Services and the DSD was helping her redirect Resident 1 back into the facility. Licensed Staff A stated Resident 1 did not want anyone to care for her. Licensed Staff A stated she was off on 12/16/22 and never received any report about Resident 1 reporting someone had grabbed her causing her right ring finger and pinky to be sightly swollen and bruised. Licensed Staff A stated she never noticed any bruising and/or swelling of Resident 1's right hand. Licensed Staff A stated Resident 1 never complained of any pain to her right hand. Licensed Staff A stated if Resident 1 or a CNA had reported the allegation of physical abuse to her an investigation would have been started. Licensed Staff A stated she would have reported the allegation to the Administrator, Ombudsman, police and CDPH. During an interview on 2/2/23 at 3:53 p.m., Licensed Staff B stated a CNA did report to her Resident 1's right ring finger and pinky looked bruised. Licensed Staff B stated she assessed Resident 1's right hand and noted Resident 1's right ring finger and pinky was slightly swollen, lightly pink and Resident 1 could move her fingers. Licensed Staff B stated Resident 1 did not report the allegation to the AM shift. Resident 1 did not want anything for pain. Licensed Staff B stated Resident 1 had told her someone had grabbed her right hand sometime in the morning, on 12/16/22. Licensed Staff B stated she reported the incident to Resident 1's physician and called Resident 1's husband, but he did not answer so she called and talked to Resident 1's daughter. Licensed Staff B stated she did not feel the reported incident was physical abuse, so she did not report the incident to the Administrator, nor did she start a SOC341. Licensed Staff B stated she would have completed a SOC341 if she thought what Resident 1 had reported to the CNA and per Licensed Staff B's assessment was an allegation of physical abuse. Licensed Staff B stated Resident 1's right ring finger was slightly pink, often the finger pricked (blood sample obtained) to check Resident 1's blood sugar level. The facility policy/procedure titled, Abuse Investigation and Reporting, dated 2/2018, indicated: Policy: All reports of resident abuse, neglect . mistreatment and/or injuries of unknown source (abuse) shall be promptly reported to local, state and federal agencies (as defined by current regulations) and thoroughly investigated by facility management. Findings of abuse investigations will also be reported. Process: Role of the Administrator: 1. If an incident or suspected incident of resident abuse, mistreatment, neglect or injury of unknown source is reported, the Administrator will assign the investigation to an appropriate individual . Reporting: 1. All alleged violations involving abuse, neglect ., mistreatment, including injuries of an unknown source . will be reported by the facility Administrator, or his/her designee, to the following persons or agencies: f. The State licensing/certification agency responsible for surveying/licensing the facility, g. The local/State Ombudsman ., j. Law enforcement . 2. An alleged violation of abuse, neglect . or mistreatment (including injuries of unknown source . will be reported immediately, but no later than: l. Two hours if the alleged violation involves abuse or has resulted in serious bodily injury or m. Twenty-four hours if the alleged violation does not involve abuse and has not resulted in serious bodily injury . The facility policy/procedure titled, Suspicion of Crime, dated 6/2018, indicated: Policy: The Administrator, DON, or any other designated individual will report (within the required time frames) any reasonable suspicion of a crime against a resident to the state Survey Agency and local enforcement agency. Process: . 2. Once a year, each covered individual shall be notified in writing of his or her obligations to report any reasonable suspicion of a crime to the state Survey Agency and at least one local law enforcement agency. a. A covered individual is defined as anyone who is an owner, operator, employee, manager, agent, or contractor of the facility. 3. Each covered individual must report to the state Survey Agency and at least one local law enforcement agency any reasonable suspicion of a crime against a resident of the facility. d. Examples of crimes that would be reportable in any jurisdiction include but are not limited to: . 4. Assault/battery . 4. The timing of the reporting will be based on the events that cause suspicion and will be as follows: a. If the event results in serious bodily injury, the suspicion will be reported immediately but not more than two hours after the individual first suspects that a crime has occurred. B. If the event does not result in serious bodily injury, the suspicion will be reported not more than twenty-four hours after the individual first suspects that a crime has occurred. c. Serious bodily injury is defined as an injury involving: 1. Serious physical pain . 5. Medical intervention requirement such as hospitalization, surgery or physical rehabilitation . 8. Employees (covered individuals or not) are encouraged to report any reasonable suspicion of a crime .
Mar 2023 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Notification of Changes (Tag F0580)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview and record review the facility failed to inform the family of one of two sampled residents (Resident 1) of a change of condition. This failure resulted in the family feeling upset a...

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Based on interview and record review the facility failed to inform the family of one of two sampled residents (Resident 1) of a change of condition. This failure resulted in the family feeling upset and irritated. Finding: During an interview on 2/17/23 at 1:10 p.m., Family Member (FM) 2 stated he had spoken with facility staff and requested to be involved and informed about Resident 1, but none of the staff ever tell him anything. FM 2 stated the facility staff never told him when Resident 1 got COVID. FM 2 stated, It's upsetting, it's irritating. During an interview on 3/8/23 at 10:10 a.m., Resident 1 stated he wanted FM 2 to know everything about his health. Resident 1 verified he wanted the facility staff to tell FM 2 if he had a change in condition, including testing positive for COVID. During a review of Resident 1's electronic medical record, Resident 1's profile indicated Resident 1 was his own responsible party and his emergency contacts listed FM 2 as the first emergency contact. Resident 1's MDS (minimum data set, an assessment tool) dated 1/12/23 indicated Resident 1's BIMS score was 15 (brief interview for mental status, a score of 15 indicates cognition is intact). Review of Resident 1's nursing progress notes revealed an Infection Note, dated 9/14/22, that indicated, . COVID-19 test done . on 9/13/22. Positive results received on 9/14/22. Resident informed about the results MD notified. Will continue to monitor for changes. During an interview on 3/8/23 at 10:25 a.m., Director of Nursing (DON) stated it was his expectation that the family be notified if a resident tested positive for COVID. DON stated it was the responsibility of the Infection Preventionist Nurse to notify the family, and either the DON or the administrator ensured that notification was completed. During a record review and concurrent interview on 3/8/23 at 10:50 a.m., DON reviewed Resident 1's 9/14/22 Infection Note and verified the note did not indicate the family was notified of Resident 1's positive COVID test. DON verified the infection note or a progress note was where the Infection Preventionist Nurse would document notification of the family. Review of facility policy and procedure Change in a Resident's Condition, dated 1/2018, revealed, Our facility shall promptly notify the resident, his or her Attending Physician, and representative (sponsor) of changes in the resident's medical/mental condition and/or status notifications will be made within twenty-four (24) hours of a change occuring in the resident's medical/mental condition or status.
Feb 2022 16 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Notification of Changes (Tag F0580)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the doctor and responsible person for one (Resident 123) out...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the doctor and responsible person for one (Resident 123) out of two sampled residents who suffered an accident. This failure resulted in the doctor not being able to make the decision to transfer the resident to a higher level of care for evaluation and the responsible person not being allowed to participate in plan of care decisions creating frustration and lack of trust in the quality of care being provided. Findings: During a review of Resident 123 's, Face Sheet dated October 2017, the Face Sheet indicated, Resident 123 had been admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a history of cerebral infarction (area of the brain that did not get blood supply resulting in permanent damage to the brain) , left leg below the knee amputation (removal of a limb) and peripheral vascular disease (a blood circulation disorder that causes the blood vessels outside of your and brain to become narrow, blocked or spasm causing pain and fatigue). During an interview on 2/25/20 at 9:06 a.m. with Licensed Staff W, he indicated Resident 1 slid out of her wheelchair on 1/23/20, as reported to him by Certified Nursing Assistants, and that this was not considered a fall or reason to notify the doctor or Resident 123 's Responsible Party. Licensed Staff W stated he observed Resident 123 while she was sitting up on the ground, assessed her to have no injury, and she was assisted back to bed. Licensed Staff W could not state who was the Certified Nursing Assistant he had spoken to regarding the incident. During an interview on 2/25/2020 at 12:34 p.m. with Director of Nursing 2 (DON 2), she stated she became aware of Resident 123 's fall which occurred on 1/23/20 by Resident 123 's Responsible Party who indicated there was a fall and wanted to know more information and had contacted the Ombudsman. DON 2 indicated she was contacted by the Ombudsman approximately seven days later and could not find a, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR) documentation in the medical record which would describe the events on 1/23/20. DON 2 indicated the SBAR form would also include notifying the doctor and responsible person of the event and then would be advised of any further follow up. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Changes in Resident Condition, dated 2005, the H&P indicated, The resident, attending physician and legal representative or designated family member are notified when changes in condition or certain events occur. The SBAR in EHR (electronic health record)- (acronym for Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation); a medical communication note utilized to 1) assess and document changes in condition in an efficient and effective manner; 2) to provide assessment information to physician and 3) to provide clear comprehensive documentation . d. a decision to transfer the resident from the facility;. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Accidents, Incidents Investigation and Reporting, dated 2016, the P&P indicated, All accidents or incidents involving residents, employees, visitors, vendors, etc., occurring on our premises _shall ·be investigated and reported to the Administrator. 2. The following data, as applicable, shall be included on the Report of Incident/Accident form: . g.The time the injured persons Attending Physician was notified, as well as the time the physician responded and his or her instructions; H. The date/time the injured person's family was notified by whom; . During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Falls arid Fall Risk Managing, dated 2017, the (P&P) indicated, 3. If the resident continues to fall, the staff will re-evaluate the situation . As need, the Attending Physician will help the staff .
CONCERN (D)

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 interview and record review the facility failed to keep one resident (Resident 34) free from abuse out of three sampled...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to keep one resident (Resident 34) free from abuse out of three sampled residents when Resident 34 and Resident 7 were indicated to be sitting on top of the bed fondling each other's private parts. This failure had the potential result of physical and emotional harm to both residents. Findings: During a review of Resident 34's, admission Record, dated 8/18/21, indicated she had been admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a history of dementia (a group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning), anxiety and generalized muscle weakness. During a review of Resident 34's, admission Brief Interview for Mental Status, dated 8/23/21 indicated she had severe cognitive impairment (inability to think clearly, reason and make decisions). During a review of Resident 34's, Nursing Progress Notes, dated 11/7/21, indicated Resident 34 and Resident 7 were found seated together on a bed and the two residents were touching, each other's genitals. The progress note indicated the doctor and Resident 34's responsible party were both notified of the incident. During a review of Resident 7's, admission Record, dated 4/25/19 indicated he had been admitted to the facility on [DATE] and his Quarterly Brief interview for Mental Status dated 8/2/21 had indicated he had mild cognitive impairment. During an interview on 2/10/22 at 10:06 a.m. with CNA O, she stated that she did not remember an incident with Resident 34 and Resident 7 touching each other on a bed in a resident room. CNA O stated if she had witnessed such an encounter, she would separate the two residents to ensure they were both safe and then notify the nurse of the situation. During an interview on 2/10/22 at 11:10 a.m. with Licensed Nurse I (LN I), she stated she had been hired about a month ago and had not worked at the facility during the month of November when the event occurred between Resident 34 and Resident 7. LN I stated if she had witnessed two resident sitting on top of a bed, inappropriately touching each other, that would be an example of sexual abuse unless they were able to consent and both had consented. LN I stated if she had witnessed that type of behavior then she would have separated each resident, notify the doctor, the responsible party for each resident, the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Administrator. LN I stated she would also chart the incident in the medical record and make sure the issue had been reported since she was a mandated reporter. LN I stated the DON or Administrator would be the people who actually would send the report to the appropriate people. During a telephone interview on 2/11/22 at 12:05 p.m., with Director of Nursing (DON) she stated she was familiar with the incident between Resident 34 and Resident 7 and did not report the incident because she thought it was not necessary. DON stated Resident 34 had been placed on a one-to-one supervision with a staff member to monitor her because she had falls and had been aggressive but did not explain why Resident 34 had been taken off the one-to-one supervision. DON did not clarify if the incident happened as a result of Resident 34 not having one-to-one supervision. During an interview on 2/11/22 at 2:37 p.m., with Director J, she stated she had no idea that Resident 34 and Resident 7 had an encounter together on 11/7/21. Director J stated if she had known about the incident then it would have been brought up and discussed in an Interdisciplinary Team Meeting (IDT), informed the doctor, the family and a full report to the Department would have been made. If the incident had happened during the week (Monday through Friday) then the nursing could have come and notified me directly or the DON but really, I am not familiar with how nurses are trained to report this issue on the weekend. Director J stated the Administrator would be the specific person to report the incident to the Department. During an interview on 2/11/3:58 p.m. with Registered Nurse Consultant (RN Consultant) she stated she was not aware of the incident between Resident 34 and Resident 7 on 11/7/21. RN consultant stated, Resident 34 had been assessed as having severe cognitive impairment and would not be able to consent for such behavior described in the medical record. RN Consultant stated there was a weekly Risk meeting and this incident would have been appropriate to discuss during those meetings. Resident 34 was unable to be interviewed since she had passed away at the facility on 1/10/22. Resident 7 had declined to be interviewed on 2/11/22 at 2:30 p.m. stating he was tired and to go away. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Abuse Policy, dated, 7/15, the P&P indicated, Sexual Abuse includes, but is not limited to, sexual harassment, sexual coercion, or sexual assault .1. The Administrator, or designee, is responsible for operationalizing policies and procedures that prohibit abuse .3.1 the Abuse Prohibition policy; 3.2 appropriate interventions to deal with aggressive .3.3 how staff should report their knowledge related to allegations .3.5what constitutes abuse, neglect .4.2 identifying, correcting and intervening in situations in which abuse .5.1 Anyone who witnesses an incident of suspected abuse .is to tell the abuser to stop immediately and report the incident to his/her supervisor immediately .5.1.1 The notified supervisor will report the suspected abuse immediately (not to exceed 24 hours) to the Administrator or designee and other officials in accordance with state law .
CONCERN (D)

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 interview and record review the facility failed to report an allegation of sexual abuse to the officials in accordance ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to report an allegation of sexual abuse to the officials in accordance with State law through established procedures (including to the Department and Long Term Care Ombudsman Agency) for one sampled resident (Resident 34). This failure had the potential to delay investigation and affect the physical and psychosocial well-being of the resident. Findings: During a review of Resident 34's, admission Record, dated 8/18/21, indicated she had been admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a history of dementia (a group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning), anxiety and generalized muscle weakness. During a review of Resident 34's, admission Brief Interview for Mental Status, dated 8/23/21 indicated she had severe cognitive impairment (inability to think clearly, reason and make decisions). During a review of Resident 34's, Nursing Progress Notes, dated 11/7/21, indicated Resident 34 and Resident 7 were found seated together on a bed and the two residents were touching, each other's genitals. The progress note indicated the doctor and Resident 34's responsible party were both notified of the incident. During a review of Resident 7's, admission Record, dated 4/25/19 indicated he had been admitted to the facility on [DATE] and his Quarterly Brief interview for Mental Status dated 8/2/21, had indicated he had mild cognitive impairment. During an interview on 2/10/22 at 10:06 a.m. with CNA O, she stated that if she did not remember an incident with Resident 34 and Resident 7 touching each other on a bed in a resident room. CNA O stated if she had witnessed such an encounter, she would separate the two residents to ensure they were both safe and then notify the nurse of the situation. During an interview on 2/10/22 at 11:10 a.m. with Licensed Nurse I (LN I), she stated she had been hired about a month ago and had not worked at the facility during the month of November when the event occurred between Resident 34 and Resident 7. LN I stated if she had witnessed two resident sitting on top of a bed, inappropriately touching each other that would be an example of sexual abuse unless they were able to consent and both consented. LN I stated if she had witnessed that type of behavior then she would have separated each resident, notify the doctor, the responsible party for each resident, the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Administrator. LN I stated she would also chart the incident in the medical record and make sure the issue had been reported since she was a mandated reporter. LN I stated the DON or Administrator would be the people who actually would send the report to the appropriate people. During a telephone interview on 2/11/22 at 12:05 p.m., with Director of Nursing (DON) she stated she was familiar with the incident between Resident 34 and Resident 7 and did not report the incident because she thought it was not necessary. DON stated Resident 34 had been placed on a one-to-one supervision with a staff member to monitor her because she had falls and had been aggressive but did not explain why Resident 34 had been taken off the one-to-one supervision and could not explain when Resident 34 had been taken off one-to-one supervision. During an interview on 2/11/22 at 2:37 p.m., with Director J, she stated she had not idea that Resident 34 and Resident 7 had an encounter together on 11/7/21. Director J stated if she had known about the incident then it would have been brought up and discussed in an Interdisciplinary Team Meeting (IDT), informed the doctor, the family and a full report to the Department would have been made. If the incident had happened during the week (Monday through Friday) then nursing could have come and notified her directly or the DON but she was not familiar with how nurses were trained to report this issue on the weekend. Director J stated the Administrator would be the specific person to report the incident to the Department. During an interview on 2/11/3:58 p.m. with Registered Nurse Consultant (RN Consultant) she stated she was not aware of the incident between Resident 34 and Resident 7 on 11/7/21. RN consultant stated, Resident 34 had been assessed as having severe cognitive impairment and would not be able to consent for such behavior described in the medical record. RN Consultant stated there was a weekly Risk meeting and this incident would have been appropriate to discuss during those meetings. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Abuse Policy, dated, 7/15, the P&P indicated, Sexual Abuse includes, but is not limited to, sexual harassment, sexual coercion, or sexual assault .1. The Administrator, or designee, is responsible for operationalizing policies and procedures that prohibit abuse .3.1 the Abuse Prohibition policy; 3.2 appropriate interventions to deal with aggressive .3.3 how staff should report their knowledge related to allegations .3.5what constitutes abuse, neglect .4.2 identifying, correcting and intervening in situations in which abuse .5.1 Anyone who witnesses an incident of suspected abuse .is to tell the abuser to stop immediately and report the incident to his/her supervisor immediately .5.1.1 The notified supervisor will report the suspected abuse immediately (not to exceed 24 hours) to the Administrator or designee and other officials in accordance with state law .6.3 If no serious bodily injury: 6.3.1 Report the incident by telephone within 24 hours to local law enforcement agency. 6.3.2 Provide written report to the local Ombudsman, the L&C Program District Office, and the local law enforcement agency within 24 hours utilizing California Report of Suspected Dependent Adult/elder Abuse Form (SOC 341) .
CONCERN (D)

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

Assessment Accuracy (Tag F0641)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an accurate data entry or code in Minimum Data ...

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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 an accurate data entry or code in Minimum Data Set/Resident Assessment (MDS) for one of four residents, Resident 35. The MDS Coordinator (LN L) coded Yes to indicated that Resident 35 had a foley catheter/nephrostomy tube (an elastic tube connected to the kidney to drain the urine located in the lower back). This failure had the potential to result in misinformation and incorrect care planning for Resident 35. Findings: During an observation on 2/7/2022 at 10:45 a.m., in the hallway, Resident 35 was sitting in her wheelchair. There was no urine bag attached on the wheelchair or tubing visible. During a telephone interview on 2/9/2022 at 10:35 a.m., Licensed Nurse L (LN L) stated, she worked part time as an MDS Coordinator for the facility. LN L stated she wrongfully coded the MDS, dated [DATE], in Section H, under Bowel & Bladder, under foley catheter/nephrostomy for Resident 35. LN L stated, she made an error in the MDS by marking Yes instead of a NO on foley catheter/nephrostomy. During an interview on 2/11/2022 at 10:30 a.m. with Licensed Nurse G (L.N. G) who provided direct nursing care to Resident 35 for over 2 years stated, Resident 35 was hospitalized in January 2021 for Urosepsis (a severe kidney infection). L.N. G stated, Resident 35 did not have a foley catheter (an elastic tube inserted to the bladder) or nephrostomy tube (elastic tubes inserted to the kidney located in the lower back) when she was readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. L.N. G stated, Resident 35's lower back did not have a nephrostomy tube. During an interview on 2/11/2022 at 11:38 a.m. Certified Nursing Assistant K (CNA K) stated she provided bathing, feeding and dressing for Resident 35 for over one year and Resident 35 did not have a foley catheter or any catheter in her back. During an interview on 2/11/22 at 2:30 p.m. LN G stated, she completed the assessment of other residents and did the data entry. LN G stated, she had never spoken to the MDS Coordinators over the phone to provide assessment information. During an interview on 2/14/22 at 2:30 p.m. with Senior [NAME] President Consultant (SVPC) stated, the coding in MDS was an error for Resident 35. SVPC stated, that LN L should have coded No in the MDS under catheter/nephrostomy. A record review of Resident 35 titled CPAC Transfer Sheet V3 dated 1/13/2021 revealed, Resident 35 did not have a foley catheter or nephrostomy tube. A record review titled MDS for Resident 35 dated 11/5/2021 revealed Resident 35 did not have a foley catheter or nephrostomy tube. The MDS assessment was approved and submitted to federal agency dated 1/2/2022 by SVPC. A review of the Policy & Procedure (P&P) titled MDS Coordinator revised 1/19/2022 revealed, The Position is under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing. The Nurse assessment Coordinator is responsible for conducting and coordinating the completion of the resident comprehensive assessment which includes the Minimum Data Set (MDS). 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. Under Administrative, 2.1.3 Ensuring exchange of essential information necessary for the accurate completion of resident assessments. A review of the P&P titled Resident Assessment Instrument Process (RAI) released date on January 2018 revealed, RAI is used at the facility to provide the caregiving staff with ongoing assessment information necessary to develop a resident care plan, to provide the appropriate care and services for each resident, and to modify the care plan and care/services based on the resident's status. #13, The signature attests to the accuracy of the resident assessment information for the resident and that the information was collected on the date specified. The signature indicates the information was collected in accordance with applicable Medicare and Medicaid requirements. #18, The hard copy on the resident's active medical record must match the transmitted record.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0642 (Tag F0642)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility's Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator failed to ensure accuracy of...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility's Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator failed to ensure accuracy of resident's assessment in the Minimum Data Set/Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS/RAI) for one of four residents, Resident 35. This failure had the potential to result in incorrect nursing care plan for Resident 35 by not following the nursing care with foley catheter/nephrostomy tube compared to a nursing care plan for bowel and bladder training for incontinence (loss of control with urine and bowel). Senior [NAME] President Consultant (SVPC), RN, signed and approved the MDS assessment that Resident 35 had a foley catheter/nephrostomy tube (an elastic tube connected to the kidney to drain the urine located in the lower back). Resident 35 did not have a foley catheter nor Nephrostomy tube since 1/13/2021. Findings: During an observation on 2/7/2022 at 10:45 a.m., in the hallway, Resident 35 was sitting in her wheelchair. There was no urine bag attached on the wheelchair. Per MDS report, Resident 35 had foley catheter and nephrostomy tube. During a telephone interview on 2/11/22 12 17 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated, the RN from the Corporate office reviewed and approved the MDS assessment. During an interview on 2/14/22 at 12 p.m. with SVPC stated, she reviewed, approved and submitted the MDS assessment dated [DATE] for Resident 35. During an interview on 2/14/22 at 2:30 p.m., Senior [NAME] President Consultant (SVPC) stated, the coding in MDS was an error for Resident 35. SVPC stated that LN L should have coded No in the MDS under catheter/nephrostomy. A record review titled MDS for Resident 35 dated 11/5/2021 revealed Resident 35 did not have a foley catheter or nephrostomy tube. A record review titled MDS, for Resident 35 dated 1/2/2022 revealed, Resident 35 had a foley catheter or nephrostomy tube. The MDS assessment was approved and submitted to federal agency dated 1/2/2022 by SVPC. A record review titled Care Plan for Resident 35 revealed neither a nursing care plan for foley catheter/nephrostomy tube nor a nursing care plan for bowel and bladder care for incontinence for Residsent 35, who was incontinent of both, bowel and bladder. A review of the Policy & Procedure (P&P) titled MDS Coordinator revised 1/19/2022 revealed, The Position is under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing. The Nurse assessment Coordinator is responsible for conducting and coordinating the completion of the resident comprehensive assessment which includes the Minimum Data Set (MDS). Under 2.1.3 Ensuring exchange of essential information necessary for the accurate completion of resident assessments. A review of the P&P titled Resident Assessment Instrument Process (RAI) released date on January 2018 revealed, RAI is used at the facility to provide the caregiving staff with ongoing assessment information necessary to develop a resident care plan, to provide the appropriate care and services for each resident, and to modify the care plan and care/services based on the resident's status. #13, The signature attests to the accuracy of the resident assessment information for the resident and that the information was collected on the date specified. The signature indicates the information was collected in accordance with applicable Medicare and Medicaid requirements. #18, The hard copy on the resident's active medical record must match the transmitted record.
CONCERN (D)

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

Medical Records (Tag F0842)

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 accurately and completely document in the medical record in accor...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to accurately and completely document in the medical record in accordance with professional standards for one of two sampled residents (Resident 123) when Resident 123 had an accident by sliding out of the wheelchair onto the floor and no nursing assessment was observed in the medical record. This failure resulted the in the facility and the Department not being able to review events surrounding the accident or the potential for delay in injury identification by other staff not being aware that an accident had taken place. Findings: During a review of Resident 123 's, Face Sheet dated October 2017, the Face Sheet indicated, Resident 123 had been admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a history of cerebral infarction (area of the brain that did not get blood supply resulting in permanent damage to the brain), left leg below the knee amputation (removal of a limb) and peripheral vascular disease (a blood circulation disorder that causes the blood vessels outside of your and brain to become narrow, blocked or spasm causing pain and fatigue). During an interview on 2/25/20 at 9:06 a.m. with Licensed Staff W, he indicated Resident 123 slid out of her wheelchair onto the floor but he did not document the event in the medical record. Licensed Staff W indicated he thought it had been documented in the medical record but was unable to locate the note in the medical record. Licensed Staff W indicated Resident 123 was thought to not have suffered a fall but rather an accident and the nursing note documented in the medical record would have indicated the details of the accident. Licensed Staff W indicated he did assess Resident 123 while she was on the floor and she did not suffer an injury but could not find his note in the medical record. During a review of Resident 123 's Progress Notes dated 1/16/20 to 2/25/20, there was no indication that Resident 123 had an accident or fall documented in the medical record. During an interview on 2/25/20 at 9:59 a.m. with Director of Nursing 2 (DON 2), she indicated once she was made aware of the incident by the Ombudsman (an official appointed to investigate individuals' complaints against maladministration, especially that of public authorities) she reviewed Resident 123's medical record and could not find documentation on the accident which occurred on 1/23/21. DON 2 indicated she had asked Licensed Staff W why a Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation was not documented in the medical record and Licensed Staff W indicated he did not think Resident 1 fell or had an accident since there was no injury as a result of the assessment. DON 2 indicated she had in-serviced the nursing staff on what would be considered a fall (a move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control from a higher to a lower level). During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Changes in Resident Condition, dated 2005, the H&P indicated, Tt\e resident, attending physician and legal representative or designated family member are notified when changes in condition or certain events occur. The SBAR in EHR (electronic health record)- (acronym for Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation); a medical communication note utilized to 1) assess and document changes in condition in an efficient and effective manner; 2) to provide assessment information to physician and 3) to provide clear comprehensive documentation . d. a decision to transfer the resident from the facility;. P&P does not indicate what elements of the policy would be documented in the medical record. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Accidents, Incidents Investigation and Reporting, dated 2016, the P&P indicated, All accidents or incidents involving residents, employees, visitors, vendors, etc., occurring on our premises shall be investigated and reported to the Administrator. 2. The following data, as applicable, shall be included on the Report of Incident/Accident form: . g.The time the injured persons Attending Physician was notified, as well as the time the physician responded and his or her instructions; H. The date/time the injured person's family was notified by whom; . P&P does not indicate what elements of the policy would be documented in the medical record. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Falls and Fall Risk Managing, dated 2017, the (P&P) indicated, 3. If the resident continues to fall, the staff will re-evaluate the situation . As need, the Attending Physician will help the staff . P&P does not indicate what elements of the policy would be documented in the medical record.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0865 (Tag F0865)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the QAPI Plan described a process to identify and correct deficiencies when: a) There were no tracking and measuring performances fo...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the QAPI Plan described a process to identify and correct deficiencies when: a) There were no tracking and measuring performances for falls in residents. b) There was no monitoring or evaluating the effectiveness of corrective action/performance improvement activities and revisions as needed for nursing practice in medication administration such as insulin (medication for high blood sugar). c) There were no records of analyzing underlying causes of systemic quality deficiencies such as a male resident wandering to female resident's rooms. This failure resulted in repeated falls with injuries, unsafe nursing practice of medication administration, and residents experienced increased fear and feeling unsafe from a wandering male resident. Findings: During an interview on 2/14/22 at 11:48 a.m., in the Administrator's office, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated, the QAPI meetings were held on 3/2021, 7/30/2021, 8/6/2021, 9/8/2021 and 10/2021. During an interview on 2/14/22 at 11:50 a.m., the DON stated, the list of agendas was falls in residents, wandering residents and insulin administrations. DON stated, the QAPI Committee discussed the fall incidents but there was no written tracking or measurements. DON stated, the QAPI Committee did not have plans to monitor or evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions. DON stated, there was no special way to for staff to inform the QAPI Committee of any issue. DON stated, the staff would tell her verbally when problem arise in the facility. A review of the facility's Policy & Procedure (P&P) titled Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Plan release date 1/2018 revealed, The objective of the QAPI Plan were to:1) Provide a means to identify and resolve present and potential negative outcomes related to resident care and services. 2) Reinforce and build upon effective systems and process related to the delivery of quality care and services. 3) Provide structure and processes to correct identified quality and/or safety deficiencies. 4) Establish and implement plans to correct deficiencies, and to monitor the effects of these action plans on resident outcome.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0868 (Tag F0868)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview and record review, the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program Committee failed to have a minimum required staff attendees during a QAPI meeting when...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program Committee failed to have a minimum required staff attendees during a QAPI meeting when: 1. There was no attendance sheet during a QAPI meeting held on 3/2021. The DON was not able to specify the exact date of the March 2021 meeting. 2. There were no nursing staff attendees during the QAPI meeting held on 7/30/21. Findings: During an interview on 2/14/22 at 11:48 a.m., in the Administrator's office, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated, the QAPI meetings were held on 3/2021, 7/30/2021, 8/6/2021, 9/8/2021 and 10/2021. During an interview and record review on 2/14/22 at 11:50 a.m., the DON stated, there was no record of attendance for QAPI meetings held in 3/2021. During an interview and record review of QAPI meetings held on 7/30/2021 at 12 p.m., the DON stated, she couldn't not confirm any nursing staff attended the 7/30/2021 meeting. A review of the facility's Policy & Procedure (P&P) titled Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Plan release date January 2018 revealed, A QAPI Coordinator shall coordinate QAPI Committee activities, including documentations.
CONCERN (E)

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 interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident was treated with dignity when: 1) Staff did ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident was treated with dignity when: 1) Staff did not prevent two male residents (Sampled Resident 23 and an Unidentified Resident) from wandering to into the rooms of 3 female residents (Sampled Resident 98 and Sampled Resident 41 and Unsampled Resident 99) and did not create care plans to address the female resident's fear resulting from the incidents; and 2) The facility's beautician cut one resident's hair (Resident 2) without notifying, or obtaining permission from, her Responsible Party (RP; family member who was designated as Resident 2's decision-maker). These failures caused Resident 98 to scream, Resident 99 to feel scared and subsequently scream, and Resident 41 to scream and feel unsafe, and for Resident 2's family member to be upset. Findings: 1) During an observation on 02/07/22 at 11:05 a.m., Resident 23 left the facility through the exit door next to room [ROOM NUMBER]. An alarm rang as he walked out the door; his wheelchair was left unattended by the exit. An unidentified male staff member and CNA E both ran down the hall and outside after Resident 23. During an observation and concurrent interviews on 02/07/22 at 11:09 a.m., CNA E was back inside the building and was queried about Resident 23 exiting the facility. CNA E confirmed he had run down the hall after Resident 23, who had left the building (a few minutes earlier). Resident 23 was asked if he had left the building and he stated, yes. When asked if he had fallen while he was outside, Resident 23 stated he had not. During an observation and concurrent interview on 02/07/22 at 11:12 a.m., Resident 41 was sitting in her wheel chair inside her room (located in the same hall at Resident 23's room). Resident 41 stated two men had wandered into her room (in the past). She stated on of the men was Resident 23 but she stated she did not know the other male resident's name. Resident 41 stated the prior week, she was in her bathroom getting ready for bed and one of the men came into her bathroom. Resident 41 stated she screamed, and then the male resident screamed. When asked how that incident made her feel, Resident 41 stated she did not feel safe. During an interview on 02/07/22 at 1:19 p.m., Residents 98 and 99 (roommates) were queried about their experience at the facility. Residents 98 and 99 both stated Resident 23 had come to their doorway and peered inside their room. They stated Resident 23 tries to leave the building and the exit door is next to their room. Resident 98 and 99 stated another man (not Resident 23, who walked and had gray hair; they believed his room was next to their room) came to their room in the middle of the night. Resident 98 stated she pretended she was sleeping because, you never know what a man will do. Resident 99 stated the man began going through her bags at the bottom of the adjacent bed. Resident 99 stated she had PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) from a sexual assault (in her past) and stated the incident, was scary. Resident 99 stated she and Resident 98 began screaming and a male CNA came in and got the male resident out of their room. During an observation on 02/08/22 at 09:52 a.m., Resident 23 was propelling himself in the hall near his room. He attempted to stand up, the chair alarmed, and staff helped him sit back down. Resident 23 wheeled himself into his room, attempted to get up, and the chair alarm again sounded. Review of Resident 99's medical record on 02/08/22 at 10:50 a.m., revealed she had a BIMS score (brief interview for mental status; cognitive assessment tool) ) of 13, indicating she was cognitively intact. A nursing progress note dated 2/2/2022 at 7:28 a.m., indicated, Resident's daughter called this morning saying that her mom got attacked by 1 guy, so I went immediately to Resident's room and asked Resident (name) .who attacked her last night, while I was asking Resident, Resident's room mate (sic) said nobody attacked her, its was (sic) Resident (male name, not Resident 23) just came to their room but he was taken back by CNA .I asked Resident (name) .did he touch you or came (sic) close to her (Resident name) said no . Resident 99's care plans did not contain information that a male resident had entered her room and frightened her. Review of Resident 98's medical record on 02/10/22 at 11:02 a.m., revealed she had a BIMS score of 14 (indicating intact cognition). The nursing progress notes and care plans located in Resident 98's medical record did not contain information that indicated a male resident had entered her room, causing her to scream. Review of Resident 41's medical record indicated she had a BIMS score of 14 (indicating intact cognition) and she made her own medical decisions. The care plans located in her medical record did not contain information that a male resident had come into her bathroom and made her scream nor did they contain information that she felt unsafe. During a telephone interview on 02/11/22 at 12:09 p.m., the DON stated she was not aware Resident 23 had gone into female resident's rooms. The DON stated Resident 23 was energetic and his physicians did not want to alter him medications. The DON stated Resident 23 was a huge fall risk and an elopement risk. She stated staff used Velcro stops on the doorways to help deter his entry into rooms. When queried if Resident 23 needed 1:1 observation (one staff monitoring one resident exclusively), the DON stated she would have put him on 1:1 supervision if she had know about his wandering into (female) resident's rooms. Review of Resident 23's medical record revealed he had dementia (loss of cognitive functioning that interferes with a person's daily life). A nursing evaluation, dated 1/28/2022 at 11:43 p.m., indicated, Resident is confused .disoriented .is disorganized in thinking .chronic wandering behavior noted .Resident wanders at night . A nursing note, dated 1/27/2022 at 10:09 p.m., indicated a male resident, .complained that the resident (Resident 23) came in his room while he was asleep . and whispered in his face. Resident 23's care plan for Risk for Wandering/Elopement did not contain information nor interventions to address the behavior that he entered resident rooms and upset the occupants. During an observation on 02/11/22 at 12:30 p.m., Resident 23 was wheeling himself near the nurses station; no staff were present, he was unsupervised. During an interview on 02/14/22 at 09:00 a.m., CNA F was asked how she supervised Resident 23. CNA F stated she liked to keep him in the hall, rather than his room. She stated sometimes he goes into other resident rooms and we nicely tell him it's a lady's room. When asked how the other residents respond (to Resident 23 entering their rooms), CNA F stated they say, Oh, no (Resident 23)! CNA F state Resident 23 was invading their personal space and it was normal for them to, freak out. During an observation and concurrent interview on 02/14/22 at 09:10 a.m., CNA R stated she was not aware Resident 23 went into other resident's rooms, but she thought staff used the barriers (Velcro stop signs) to stop him. Multiple Velcro stop signs were hanging from the door jams onto the floor (rather than covering/blocking the doorway). When asked how they would be effective if they are on the ground, CNA R stated the barriers were, usually up at night. During an interview on 02/14/22 at 09:20 a.m., LN G was asked if she was aware Resident 23 wandered into other resident rooms. LN G stated, yes, we ask him not to got in. When queried if residents got upset with this behavior, LN G stated, they yell at him. LN G further stated a female in room [ROOM NUMBER] had yelled at him. During an interview on 2/14/22 at 09:30 a.m., CNA E was asked if he was aware Resident 23 went into other resident rooms. CNA E stated a resident in room [ROOM NUMBER] told him Resident 23 had entered his room. When queried if he had told the nurses about the incident, CNA E stated, no, the nurses already know. During an interview on 02/14/22 at 11:18 a.m., the DON was asked if staff should have care planned the incidents involving Residents 98, 99, and 41, when a male resident entered their rooms and frightened them. The DON stated those incidents should have been care planned to ensure Residents 98, 99, and 41 felt safe, and in fact, were safe. During an observation on 02/14/22 at 01:15 p.m., Resident 23 was in his wheel chair near the nurses station. During an observation on 02/14/22 at 2:10 p.m., Resident 23 was heeling himself down hall near the nurse's station. No staff were present and Resident 23 was unsupervised. Review of facility policy titled, Resident Rights, subtitled, Process (release date: 1/2018) indicated, 1. Federal and state laws guarantee certain basic rights to all residents .(and) include the resident's right to: a. a dignified existence; b. be treated with respect, kindness, and dignity; c. be free from abuse . t. privacy . 2) During a telephone interview on 2/14/14 at at 9:23 a.m., Confidential Family Member (CF) was queried about Resident 2's recent hair cut at the facility. CF stated the facility's beautician had cut Resident 2's hair a couple years ago and had lobbed off approximately four inches. CM stated Resident 2 liked her hair long and the beautician was not supposed to see Resident 2 without CF's knowledge. CF stated the other day (recently), someone (on staff) wheeled Resident 2 over to the beautician's room. CF stated the beautician took off three to four inches of Resident 2's hair. When queried by staff had Resident 2's hair cut, CF stated she did not know. CF stated Director J called her and told her something had happened; Director J stated the lady cut her hair again. CF stated she told Director J that cutting Resident 2's hair (without her knowledge and consent) was unacceptable. During an interview and medical record review on on 02/14/22 at 10:47 a.m., Director J and the DON were queried about Resident 2's recent hair cut. Director J stated facility staff had taken Resident 2 to the facility beauty parlor for a hair cut. When asked why staff brought her to the beautician, Director J stated she did not know. She stated the beautician cut off approximately one inch of Resident 2's hair. Director J stated she called Resident 2's RP after she saw the Resident 2 in the hall and noticed she had a hair cut. Director J stated she apologized to the RP about the incident. Director J stated Resident 2 had a care plan indicating the facility needed to notify Resident 2's RP of any changes or any decisions. Director J stated she spoke to the staff about the incident but they denied taking Resident 2 to the beautician for a hair cut. Director J stated she educated staff and instructed them to obtaining permission from the RP prior to any further hair cuts for Resident 2. Director J stated she called the RP again after she had questioned and reeducated the staff about the incident. Director J stated the RP swore at her in response. Review of facesheet Resident 2's medical record revealed she had a family member designated as her responsible party (to make decisions for her). Review of facility policy titled, Resident Rights, subtitled, Process (release date: 1/2018) indicated, 1. Federal and state laws guarantee certain basic rights to all residents .(and) include the resident's right to: . k. appoint a legal representative of his or her choice .
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0658 (Tag F0658)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not ensure nursing staff utilized professional standards when providing resident care when: 1) 3 of 4 licensed nurses (LN N, LN H, ...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not ensure nursing staff utilized professional standards when providing resident care when: 1) 3 of 4 licensed nurses (LN N, LN H, and LN I) administered rapid-acting insulin (medication to treat high blood sugar in diabetics; onset of action is within 15 minutes) too early, or without food; and 2) LN C, LN D, and LN Q documented administration of IV (intravenous) medications for RN's who gave the medication. (LN's C, D, and Q were licensed vocational nurses [LVN's]; giving IV medication was outside the LVN's scope of practice. A registered nurse [RN] is qualified to administer IV medication). These failures caused potential for harm in Residents 98 and 7, who could have experienced hypoglycemia (*) when their rapid-acting Insulin was not given timely, and resulted in medication documentation inaccuracies for Resident 100, who received the IV medication. *Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels fall too low; the most common cause is a side effect of drugs used to treat diabetes (like insulin); symptoms include shakiness, anxiety, and sweating and can progress to blurred vision, seizures, and loss of consciousness. [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypoglycemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20373685#:~:text=Hypoglycemia%20is%20a%20condition%20in,who%20don't%20have%20diabetes] Findings: 1.a) During a medication pass observation on 2/09/22 at 12:04 p.m., LN N gave Resident 98 an injection of Humalog (insulin lispro; rapid-acting Insulin). No meal tray (lunch) was present when the Humalog was administered. During an observation on 2/09/22 on 12:38 p.m. (over thirty minutes after the insulin was given), staff delivered lunch trays to the [NAME] hallway (where Resident 98's room was located). Review of drug manufacturers's information for Humalog titled, Highlights of Prescribing Information, subtitled, Indications and Usage (revised 3/2013) indicated, Humalog is a rapid acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic (glucose) control in adults and children with diabetes . Under subtitle, Dosage and Administration, the document indicated when given by subcutaneous injection (under the skin; tissue layer between the skin and the muscle), Administer within 15 minutes before a meal or immediately after a meal . Review of Resident 98's physician order (dated 1/28/2022) indicated, Insulin Lispro Solution Inject as per sliding scale (dose determined by blood sugar level) .subcutaneously before meals for DM (diabetes mellitus) . 1.b) During a medication pass observation on 2/09/22 at 12:32 p.m., LN H gave Resident 7 an injection (20 unit dose) of Admelog (rapid-acting Insulin). Two unidentified CNA's (certified nursing assistants) were in the hall (near Resident 7's room) and stated lunch trays had not yet been delivered. During an observation on 2/09/22 at 12:43 p.m., lunch trays were delivered to Garden hallway, where Resident 7's room was located. CNA's were ready to deliver the trays but licensed nursing staff first needed to check the trays (for accuracy) prior to delivery to resident rooms. Review of Resident 7's medical record revealed a physician order (dated 1/6/2022) that indicated, Admelog SoloStar Solution Pen-injector .Inject 3 units subcutaneously with meals . An additional Admelog order (dated 1/6/22) indicated, .Inject as per sliding scale .subcutaneously four times a day . Review of drug manufacturer's information for Admelog (insulin lispro injection) titled, Highlights of Prescribing Information, subtitled, Indications and Usage (revised 12/2017) indicated, Admelog is a rapid acting human insulin analog . Under subtitle, Dosage and Administration, the document indicated when given by subcutaneous injection, Administer Admelog by subcutaneous injection within 15 minutes before a meal or immediately after a meal . 1.c) During a medication pass observation on 2/10/22 at 4:56 p.m., LN I gave Resident 7 a 19 unit dose injection of Admelog Lispro. During a follow-up observation at 5:25 p.m. (over twenty-five minutes since the Insulin was administered), the dinner trays had not yet been delivered. During an interview on 2/11/22 at 10:49 a.m., RN Consultant was queried about rapid-acting Insulin administration. RN Consultant stated nurses should give rapid-acting Insulin per physician orders and fifteen minutes prior to meals. RN Consultant was asked what nurses should do if a resident's meal did not arrive within fifteen minutes, and she stated the nurse should give the resident a snack so they do not become hypoglycemic. When informed that three licensed nurses had not given rapid-acting Insulin within the fifteen minute timeframe, RN Consultant stated the facility had new nurses and she would reeducate them. Review of facility policy titled, Insulin Administration (dated January, 2018) indicated, rapid-acting insulin had an onset of, 10-15 min (minutes and peaked in, 0.5-3 hrs (hours) . 2) During an interview on 2/09/22 at 11:18 a.m., RN Consultant stated Unsampled Resident 100 was at the facility in November, 2021 and had a PICC line, in which she received IV Vancomycin, an antibiotic. (A PICC line is an intravenous catheter inserted into a vein in the arm, which is advanced toward the heart until the tip rests in the vein near the heart; used to administer medication directly into the large vein near the heart) Review of Resident 100's MAR (medication administration report), dated 11/1/2021 - 11/30/2021, revealed a physician order that indicated Resident 100 was to be given Vancomycin IV (intravenously) every twelve hours. The MAR indicated on 11/20/2021, LN C documented she administered the Vancomycin IV at 9 a.m. and LN Q documented she administered the IV medication at 9 p.m. The MAR indicated on 11/22/2021, LN D documented she administered the Vancomycin IV at 9 a.m. The MAR indicated on 11/24/2021 and 11/25/2021, LN D documented she administered the Vancomycin IV at 9 a.m. on both days. The MAR indicated on 11/27/2021, LN C administered the Vancomycin IV at 9 p.m. (LN's C, Q, and D were LVN's, not RN's, and were not qualified to administer IV medications into a PICC line). During an interview and concurrent record review on 02/10/22 at 1:28 p.m., the IP (who was an RN) reviewed Resident 100's MAR for November, 2021. The IP stated it was facility policy that, only RN's hang (administer) IV's. Review of the nurse schedule and timecards for November, 2021 indicated no RN's were in-house (on shift) on 11/20/2021 (for the 9 a.m. dose). The IP stated the DON would have called in an RN to hang the IV medication. When queried about the LVN documenting medication administration for the RN, the IP stated the LVN should not have documented the IV Vancomycin administration. The IP was queried about LN D's documentation on 11/22/2021 at 9 a.m. The IP stated LN D had always come to get her when a resident had an IV medication, so I'm confident I gave it, but I probably forgot to chart (document the Vancomycin). The IP stated LN D should not have charted for her. When asked about the doses of Vancomycin given on 11/24/21 and 11/25/21, the IP stated she gave those doses and LN D charted it. When asked about the 11/27/21 dose, the IP stated LN C should not have charted it (for the RN) and stated she thought LN C had not administered the IV Vancomycin. During a telephone interview on 02/11/22 at 12:09 p.m., the DON was queried about LVN's documenting IV medication administration for RN's at the facility. The DON stated she thought the issue was a documentation error (rather than an actual administration error). The DON stated on weekends, she had an RN come in and hang IV medications. The DON stated she had never had an LVN hang (administer) an IV medication. The DON stated, I can assure you they (LVN's) are not hanging IV's. When questioned about no RN's being in-house on 11/20/21 for the 9 a.m. dose, the DON stated she had paid RN's to work for four hours to come in and hand the IV. The DON stated an LVN should not document medication administration for an RN. The DON stated nurses should document the medications they administer; she stated they should not document for someone else. When asked why nurses should document their own medication administration, the DON stated the RN should check the order in the electronic medical record and perform the five Rights (medication standards to decrease errors; right patient, right medication, right dose, right time, and right route - oral, intravenous, etc.) prior to medication administration and documentation. The DON stated an RN's administering medication but not documenting it, (and LVN's documenting the medication for the RN), did not meet nursing professional standards. Review of facility policy titled, Specific Medication Administration Procedures, subtitled, IIB1: Procedures For All Medications, further subtitled, Procedures (effective date: April, 2008) indicated, C. Secure records containing protected health information, (e.g., Medication Administration Records (MARs) .K. After administration, return to cart and document administration on the (MAR .). Online review of the BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE - BPC (DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500 - 4999.129] . CHAPTER 6.5. Vocational Nursing [2840 - 2895.5] .ARTICLE 2. Scope of Regulation [2859 - 2873.6], 2860.5. A licensed vocational nurse when directed by a licensed physician and surgeon may do all of the following: .(c) Start and superimpose intravenous fluids if all of the following additional conditions exist: (1) The licensed vocational nurse has satisfactorily completed a prescribed course of instruction approved by the board or has demonstrated competence to the satisfaction of the board. (2) The procedure is performed in an organized health care system in accordance with the written standardized procedures adopted by the organized health care system . The Business and Professional Code does not indicate LVN's may administer medication into IV or PICC lines. (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=BPC&division=2.&title=&part=&chapter=6.5.&article=2. )
CONCERN (E)

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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to: A. prevent falls (defined as moving downward, typical...

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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: A. prevent falls (defined as moving downward, typically rapidly and freely without control, from a higher to a lower level) in two (Resident 34 and Resident 148) out of six sampled residents and B.ensure one resident (Resident 3) used the designated smoking area that contained fire prevention equipment (ashtray, fire prevention blanket and fire extinguisher) when Resident 3 smoked. These failures had the potential to cause physical harm, psychological harm and even death. Findings: A. 1. Review of Resident 34's, admission Record, dated 8/18/21, indicated she had been admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a history of dementia (a group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning), anxiety and generalized muscle weakness. Review of Resident 34's, admission Brief Interview for Mental Status, dated 8/23/21 indicated she had severe cognitive impairment (inability to think clearly, reason and make decisions). During a review of Resident 34's, Nursing Progress Notes, dated 8/26/21, it indicated she had been found by a staff member sitting on her bottom on the floor. A concurrent interview and record review on 2/11/22 at 4:45 p.m., with Registered Nurse Consultant (RN Consultant) Resident 34's, Plan of Care was reviewed, and she had not been able to locate documentation of the fall on 8/26/21, documented on the plan of care. The progress note dated 8/26/21 was reviewed and indicated a fall had taken place, but she had not been able to find the plan of care updated. On 2/14/22 the facility provided Resident 34's updated plan of care which had the fall on 8/26/21 and the Risk for Falls documented with an initiated date of 9/14/21. RN Consultant stated, Potential for Falls Care Plan had been initiated on 9/14/21 after the fall on 8/26/21, and she did not know why it had not been updated close to the date of the fall. RN Consultant stated there were multiple care plans, some were considered short term and others long term. RN Consultant stated the care plan should be reviewed after each fall. Review of Resident 34's, Nursing Progress Notes, dated 9/13/21, indicated Resident 34 had a fall witnessed by a staff member. The staff member indicated Resident 34 had been standing by the wall and then proceeded to slide to the floor, landing on her bottom. A review of Resident 34's Plan of Care regarding Risk for Falls had been initiated on 9/14/21 with interventions such as ensuring resident's call light had been in reach and to encourage her to call for assistance as needed. Review of Resident 34's, Nursing Progress Notes, dated 9/15/21, did not indicate Resident 34 had a fall but in reviewing Resident 34's, Plan of Care it indicated Resident 34 had a fall on 9/15/21. Resident 34's, Plan of Care regarding falls, did not indicate there were any changes or revisions made, and only indicated revisions were due to be made on 2/8/22, but Resident 34 had passed away on 1/10/22. Review of Resident 34's, Nursing Progress Notes dated 9/19/21, indicated Resident 34 had been found by a staff member sitting on the floor. A review of Resident 34's Plan of Care regarding falls, did not indicate if the care plan had been updated or revised to include the fall on 9/19/21. There were no revised, or newly initiated interventions regarding fall prevention on Resident 34's plan of care. Review of Resident 34's, Nursing Progress Notes dated 9/27/21, indicated Resident 34 had been found in the dining room laying on her side on the floor. The progress note indicated Resident 34 had tripped over a box that had been lying at the entrance of the dining room on the floor. Resident 34 had been assessed and found to have an abrasion to her eye and when asked if she had hit her head, she stated yes and was sent to a higher level of care to be further evaluated. A review of Resident 34's, Plan of Care regarding falls, did not indicate the interventions had been revised or new interventions added as a result of the fall. Review of Resident 34's, Nursing Progress Notes, dated 10/20/21, indicated Resident 34 had a fall without suffering an injury. A review of Resident 34's, Plan of Care indicated her plan of care regarding falls had been updated on 10/27/21 and the following interventions had been resolved (to solve or end a problem) on 10/23/21: Continue interventions on the at-risk plan, For (falls with) no apparent acute injury, determine and address causative factors for the fall, Neuro-checks per protocol and Pharmacy consult to evaluate medication. During a review of Resident 34's, Nursing Progress Notes, dated 11/11/21, it indicated Resident 34 had been observed on the floor by an activities staff member who then notified the nurse. During a review of Resident 34's, Plan of Care regarding falls, it indicated Resident 34 fell on [DATE] and no new interventions were indicated on Resident 34's Plan of Care. During a review of Resident 34's, Nursing Progress Notes dated 12/20/21 it indicated Resident 34 had been found on the floor by a staff member. On 12/26/21, Resident 34 had indicated she had hip pain and x-rays were ordered to rule out possible injury. On 12/28/21, Resident 34 had been sent to a higher level of care for treatment. On 12/31/21, Resident 34 had returned back to the facility after having surgery to repair a broken hip. A review of Resident 34's, Plan of Care indicated Resident 34's fall on 12/21 did not have an injury associated with the fall. There was no other note which indicated Resident 34 had another fall between 12/20/21 and 12/26/21 when she had been transferred to a higher level of care due to a broken hip. Resident 34's, Plan of Care indicated there had been a revision on 12/27/21 and the following interventions had been resolved (to solve or end a problem) on 12/27/21: Continue interventions on the at-risk plan, for no apparent acute injury, determine and address causative factors of the fall, Monitor/document/report as needed every 72 hours to the doctor for signs and symptoms of pain, bruises, change in mental status and new onset of symptoms ., Pharmacy consult to evaluate medications, provide activities that promote exercise and strength building where possible and Physical therapy consult for strength and mobility. During a review of Resident 34's, Nursing Progress Notes, dated 1/9/21, it indicated she had been transferred back to the facility from a higher level of care, but there was no indication when Resident 34 had been transferred out of the facility and for what reason. On 1/10/21, Resident 34 had passed away. Resident 34's, Plan of Care regarding falls had new interventions initiated on 1/3/22: Anticipate and meet the residents' needs, Encourage the resident to participate in activities that promote exercise, physical activity for strengthening and improved mobility such as tolerated, ensure that the resident is wearing appropriate footwear and describe correct client footwear . During an interview on 2/10/21 at 11:10 a.m., with LN I, she stated she had only worked at the facility for approximately a month and was unfamiliar with Resident 34. During an interview on 2/10/22 at 2:18 p.m., with LN N, she stated she had not worked at the facility while Resident 34 had been there and did not know anything about her. During an interview and concurrent record review on 2/11/22 at 4:45 p.m., with RN Consultant, the falls indicated in the progress notes for Resident 34 were reviewed through an electronic medical record and a hard copy (printed out) plan of care was reviewed. RN Consultant could not find interventions associated with each fall and could not validate if the interventions had been updated with each fall since the plan of care did not indicate initiated or revised dates with each fall encounter. 2. Review of Resident 148's, admission Record, dated 2/2/22, it indicated she had been admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a history of recent stroke (damage to the brain from interruption of its blood supply), repeated falls and muscle weakness. During an interview on 2/7/22 at 10:45 a.m. with Resident 148, she stated she had fallen between the bed and nightstand and a staff member had helped her up. Resident 148 stated she had suffered a bruise as a result of the incident and showed a bruise on her forearm below the elbow and above the wrist. Resident 148 was wearing a short sleeve pink T-shirt and matching pink sweatpants where the bruise was visible when she showed her arm. Resident 148 could not remember when exactly she had fallen and stated she did not tell any other staff members about the fall because she felt embarrassed. During an interview on 2/10/22 at 10:06 a.m., with CNA O, she stated she had not noticed the bruise on Resident 148's arm, since Resident 148 had been wearing long sleeves that day. CNA O stated if she had seen a fall or if Resident 148 had informed her of a fall, then she would have reported it to the nurse. During an interview on 2/10/22 at 10:36 a.m., with CNA P, she stated she had not noticed any bruising on Resident 148's arms and if she had, she would have notified the nurse. During an interview on 2/10/22 at 11:10 am with LN I, she stated had taken care of Resident 148 a few days during that week and did not notice any bruise on either of her arms. LN I stated she had been aware of a rash on Resident 148's chest area but no bruise because she wore long sleeves. During an interview on 2/11/22 at 4:45 p.m., with Registered Nurse Consultant (RN Consultant) she stated after reviewing the progress notes there was no indication from the medical record that Resident 148 had fallen. RN Consultant stated if Resident 148 had a bruise that was visible, then the bruise would have been documented and investigated. RN Consultant reviewed the progress notes and did not observe documentation regarding a bruise on Resident 148's arm. During a review of Resident 148's, Nursing Progress Notes, dated 2/11/22 at 5:22 p.m., the progress note indicated Resident 148 had fallen on Saturday or Sunday (2/5/22 or 2/6/22) and had been helped up by a staff member. No bruising was documented in the progress note. The progress note indicated the staff member who assisted Resident 148 had not considered the incident a fall since the resident slid down to the floor. During a review of Resident 148's, Nursing Progress Notes a late entry for the date of 2/5/22, observed after the interview with RN Consultant on 2/11/22, indicated Resident 148 had a witnessed fall and the reason for the fall was not evident. Resident 148 had been found sitting on the floor reaching out under her dresser for her television remote. A late entry nursing progress note on 2/5/22 was observed after the interview with RN Consultant on 2/11/22, indicated Resident 148 had intentionally sat on the floor, looking for her television remote. Review of Resident 148's, Care Plan, dated 2/2/22, indicated she had a potential risk for falling. The Care Plan indicted goals and interventions were added on 2/2/22 and 2/3/22. There was no indication Resident 148 had fallen on 2/5/22 and no revisions were made to Resident 148's Care Plan. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Falls and Fall Risk Managing, dated 11/17, the P&P indicated, 1. The staff, with the input of the Attending Physician, will identify appropriate interventions to reduce the risk of falls. If a systemic evaluation of a resident's fall risk identifies several possible interventions, the staff may choose to prioritize interventions .3. If falling recurs despite initial interventions staff will implement additional or different interventions or indicate why the current approach remains relevant. 1. The staff will monitor resident's response to interventions intended to reduce falling or the risk of falling .3. If the resident continues to fall, staff will re-evaluate the situation and whether it is appropriate to continue or change current interventions . B. Review of Resident 3's, admission Record dated 4/16/20, indicated she had been admitted to the facility with a history of smoking. During an interview and concurrent observation on 2/8/22 at 8:08 a.m. with Resident 3 she had been observed smoking outside of the facility on a plastic table located within the gated courtyard area of the facility. Resident 3 stated she could smoke anytime she wanted since she stored her own cigarettes and lighter and did not need to ask the nurses for her supplies to smoke. Resident 3 had been asked where she stores her cigarette supplies and she demonstrated her pocket in her bathrobe. Resident 3 was observed putting out her cigarette on the plastic table. The table and surrounding area had been observed to not contain an ashtray, smoking blanket (material which prevents fires or assists in putting out fires) or fire extinguisher. During an observation of Resident 3 smoking on 2/9/22 at 6:08 p.m., she was sitting at the same table within the gated area of the facility and the table was observed to have black circular type marks and ash type material collecting on the ground below the black marks on the table. Beyond the gated area of the facility and past the parking lot area, an area with a table, chairs, ash tray and fire extinguisher box with a fire extinguisher and blanket was observed to be a few feet from the public sidewalk and outside of view of front of the facility. During an interview on 2/10/22 at 10:03 a.m., CNA O stated Resident 3's smoking supplies were stored with the nurses, and she did not need supervision to smoke her cigarettes. CNA O stated the facility's smoking area was located as described behind the Administrator's office (outside of the gated area of the facility). During an interview on 2/10/22 at 11:10 a.m., LN I stated Resident 3's cigarettes and supplies were stored in the medication cart which had been locked. LN I stated Resident 3 was not allowed to store her own cigarettes supplies. LN I stated Resident 3 had been out of cigarettes as of that morning but when the medication cart was observed, LN I was unable to demonstrate where Resident 3's cigarette lighter had been stored. During an interview on 2/10/22 at 2:18 p.m.,LN N stated she stored Resident 3's smoking supplies in the medication cart but acknowledged that others (nurses) did not store Resident 3's smoking supplies in the medication cart. During a concurrent interview and record review on 2/11/22 at 3: 43 p.m., with Registered Nurse Consultant (RN Consultant) Resident 3's smoking assessment, care plan and facility's Smoking Policy (P&P) dated 3/16 had been reviewed. Resident 3's smoking assessment and care plan had indicated she had been assessed to be able to smoke independently without supervision. RN consultant could not state where the official smoking area was located at the facility. RN Consultant stated she had observed Resident 3 smoking at the plastic table within the gated area of the facility courtyard. RN Consultant, when reminded of the designated smoking area, stated the safety concerns of the current location where Resident 3 had been observed not smoking within the designated smoking area and the table which she was smoking did not contain an ashtray or fire extinguisher. RN Consultant stated the current designated smoking area was very close to the public street and if there was an issue with the public no one at the facility would be aware since the location was around the corner of the building. RN Consultant stated she was not aware that Resident 3 had been storing her smoking supplies in her pockets and did not have a locked compartment, as indicated in the smoking policy. The P&P indicated, For facilities that allow smoking, smoking (including the use of electronic cigarettes) will be permitted in designated areas only .2.6.1 If the patient is cognitively and physically able to secure all smoking materials, the facility may allow him/her to maintain his/her own tobacco or electronic cigarettes in a locked compartment.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0725 (Tag F0725)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure they had sufficient Healthcare Personnel to meet the residents required care needs and provide adequate supervision to ...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure they had sufficient Healthcare Personnel to meet the residents required care needs and provide adequate supervision to residents at risk for falls when the facility was short-staffed nurses and Certified Nursing Assistant(s) (CNA) on multiple occasions. This failure resulted in staff not being able to attend to resident's needs, such as turning, repositioning, and feeding assistance, provide adequate supervision, and timely medication administration, the scheduled Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA: person-centered nursing care designed to improve or maintain the functional ability of residents) being reassigned to CNA duties, and Resident 41 being incontinent of urine while waiting for her call light to be answered. This had the potential to lead to residents not being turned/repositioned, receive assistance with meals, and adequately monitored to prevent falls. This failure led to late medications administered and a disruption in the resident's Restorative Care Program. This failure led to Resident 41 Resident feeling not good and feeling like she had to grin and bear it. Findings: During an interview on 8/3/21 at 1:33 p.m., Licensed Staff D stated staffing for nurses/CNAs was poor at times. Licensed Staff D stated toward the end of 7/2021, the Night shift was short staffed: there was one nurse and one CNA scheduled for forty-one residents. Licensed Staff D stated Unlicensed Staff W, who was the RNA on the weekends, was often reassigned to the floor to work as a CNA. During a concurrent interview and staffing record review, on 8/3/21 at 3 p.m., Unlicensed Staff E stated he worked as RNA on the A.M. shift Monday through Friday. Unlicensed Staff E stated he was reassigned to the floor to work as a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) when the facility was short staffed. Unlicensed Staff E stated he could not work on the residents in the RNA program when he was reassigned. Unlicensed Staff E stated there were fifteen residents in the RNA program and he was supposed to work with each resident three to four times per week per the resident's physician RNA orders. Unlicensed Staff E stated on 7/26/21, Monday, he was reassigned because there was only one CNA scheduled on the A.M. shift. Unlicensed Staff E stated the Nursing Staffing Assignment and Sign In Sheet, dated 7/26/21, indicated there were three CNAs scheduled for thirty nine residents. Each CNA was assigned approximately thirteen residents. Unlicensed Staff E stated when the facility was short -staffed CNAs on the A.M. shift and residents needed assistance with their scheduled showers, it was very difficult to change residents who were incontinent every two hours. A review of the Nursing Staffing Assignment and Sign- In Sheet, dated 7/5/21, 7/10/21, 7/11/21, 7/18/21, 7/19/21, 7/25/21, 7/26/21, 7/28/21, and 7/31/21, indicated the RNA was reassigned to the floor to work as a CNA, and no RNA was scheduled on 7/20/21 and 8/1/21, causing residents to not receive their RNA services. During a concurrent interview and record review on 8/13/21 at 2:36 p.m., the RNA Order List Report, indicated 19 residents were in the RNA program, which included three residents (Resident 1, Resident 4 & Resident 5) in the Feeding Program. The Feeding Program entailed residents eating their breakfast and lunch in the Dining Room to promote intake daily. Resident 1's RNA task flow sheet with a thirty day look back period, from 8/13/21 to 7/15/21, indicated Resident 1 had only been seen 1 time in 30 days. Unlicensed Staff E stated he worked Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and he assisted Resident 1 to the Dining Room for breakfast and lunch. Unlicensed Staff B could not find documentation in Resident 1's electronic record to show Resident 1 was up for breakfast and lunch. On 1/5/22 at 12:09 p.m., Administrator B was asked for Resident 1's 7/2021 RNA records, but none were provided. During a concurrent interview and staffing record review on 8/13/21 at 3:20 p.m., the Nursing Staffing Assignment and Sign- In Sheet, dated 7/22/21, it indicated there were thirty-seven residents and there were two nurses and Unlicensed Staff S was the only CNA scheduled on the Night shift. Unlicensed Staff S stated there should be at least two CNAs scheduled for the Night shift. Unlicensed Staff S stated it was unsafe to have one CNA scheduled to care for thirty-nine residents because residents who were fall risks could not be monitored closely. Unlicensed Staff S stated when she was the only CNA scheduled on the Night shift, residents who were incontinent were only changed twice per shift instead of every two hours. During an interview on 1/5/22 at 12:09 p.m., Administrator B stated the staffing for a census of thirty-six to forty residents should be as follows: A.M. shift - two nurses and CNAs should have no more than eight residents, so four to five CNAs should be scheduled, P.M. shift - two nurses and CNAs should have no more than twelve residents, so three CNAs should be scheduled, and Night shift - two nurses and no more than fifteen residents per CNAs, so three CNAs should be scheduled. Administrator B stated she based staffing on the census and on resident acuities (based on the resident's medical complexity, ADL dependency, and behavior challenges). Administrator B stated there could be a resident who required frequent monitoring/supervision, so another CNA would be required. A review of the Nursing Staffing Assignment and Sign-In Sheet, indicated on 7/20/21, 7/25/21 and 7/26/21, A.M. shift, the resident census was thirty-seven and thirty-nine. There were three CNAs scheduled, so each CNA was assigned twelve to thirteen residents. On 8/1/21, A.M. shift, the resident census was thirty-six and there were two CNAs scheduled, so each CNA was assigned eighteen residents. On 8/1/21, P.M. shift, there was one nurse schedule for thirty-six residents. On 7/5/21, 7/10/21, 7/11/21, 7/18/21, 7/19/21, 7/20/21, 7/24/21, 7/25/21, 7/26/21, 7/28/21, 7/31/21 and 8/1/21, the resident census ranged from thirty-six to thirty-nine residents and there was one nurse scheduled and no more than two CNAs scheduled for the Night shift. On 7/11/21, there was one CNA scheduled on the Night shift until 3 a.m., for thirty-seven residents. On 7/22/21, there was one CNA scheduled on the Night shift for thirty-seven residents. On 7/24/21, there was one CNA scheduled on the Night shift for thirty-nine residents. During an interview on 1/10/22 at 2:15 p.m., Unlicensed Staff T stated there was usually two CNAs scheduled on the Night shift, but it would be better if there were three CNAs scheduled because it made it difficult to change and turn residents every two hour with two CNAs. Unlicensed Staff T stated if the facility was short staffed CNAs, CNAs could not change and turn residents every two hours, and CNAs could not make frequent rounds on fall risk residents. During an interview on 1/12/22 at 11:19 a.m., Unlicensed Staff U stated when there was only two CNAs scheduled on 8/1/21, A.M. shift for thirty-six residents, it was very difficult to meet all the residents required care. Unlicensed Staff U stated residents who were incontinent and needed turning, should be changed and turned every two hours. Unlicensed Staff U stated on 8/1/21, she was assigned 18 residents on the A.M. shift, so she could only change and turn her residents every three to four hours. Unlicensed Staff U stated residents who were at risk for falling and those who required a Hoyer lift (used to help transport residents who have limited mobility to and from a bed, wheelchair, shower or toilet) did not get out of bed on 8/1/21 because of being short- staffed CNAs. Unlicensed Staff U stated fall risk residents could not be monitored frequently. Unlicensed Staff U stated a CNA should be assigned seven to nine residents on the A.M. shift and CNAs on the P.M. shift should have no more than ten to eleven residents. During an interview on 1/12/22 at 11:50 a.m. Licensed Staff V stated on 8/1/21, A.M. shift, there was only two CNAs scheduled, which was not safe. Licensed Staff V stated residents who were fall risks could not be monitored closely and residents could not get out of bed because there was not enough help. Licensed Staff V stated some residents who were incontinent and needed turning, required two people, so if there were only two CNAs scheduled on the A.M. shift, some residents would have to wait for assistance to the bathroom and/or other care. Licensed Staff V stated residents should be changed and turned every two hours, but on 8/1/21, A.M. shift, residents were changed and turned no more than two times. Licensed Staff V stated she worked the P.M shift on 8/1/21 too, and was the only nurse scheduled. Licensed Staff V stated it took her two-and-a-half to three hours to pass her five p.m. medications causing residents to receive their medications late. Licensed Staff V stated the residents' 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. medications were late also. Licensed Staff V stated if the facility was short- staffed CNAs, the RNA would be reassigned to work as a CNA on the floor, so residents would not receive their RNA services that day. During an interview on 1/13/22 at 12:07 p.m., Unlicensed Staff P stated she used to be the RNA on the weekends, but often she was reassigned work as a CNA when the facility was short staffed. Unlicensed Staff P stated she has not been working as an RNA for a while now and there was no RNA scheduled on the weekends. Unlicensed Staff P stated there was only one RNA, who was scheduled Monday through Friday, but he would be reassigned as a CNA when the facility was short staffed. During an observation and concurrent interview on 02/07/22 at 11:12 a.m., Resident 41 was sitting in her wheelchair inside her room. Resident 41 was asked about staffing at the facility, and she stated the staff were nice, but wait times (for call lights to be answered) ranged from half an hour up to forty-five minutes. She stated during one of those wait-times, she had been incontinent (of urine). When asked how that made her feel, Resident 41 stated she did not feel good about it but, sometimes you just have to grin and bear it. The facility policy and procedure (P/P) titled, Staffing, release 1/2018, indicated: Policy: Our facility provides adequate staffing to meet needed care and services for our resident. Process: 1. Our facility maintains adequate staffing on each shift to ensure that out resident's needs and services are met. Licensed Registered nursing and licensed nursing staff are available to provide and monitor the delivery of resident care services. 2. CNAs are available on each shift to provide the needed care and services of each resident as outlined on the resident's comprehensive care plan . The facility P/P titled, Restorative Nursing Services, dated 1/2018, indicated: Residents will receive restorative nursing care as needed to help promote optimal safety and independence .
CONCERN (E)

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

Unnecessary Medications (Tag F0759)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure accurate medication administration when the nursing medication error rate was 8%. 3 of 4 licensed nurses (LN N, LN H, ...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure accurate medication administration when the nursing medication error rate was 8%. 3 of 4 licensed nurses (LN N, LN H, and LN I) administered rapid-acting insulin (medication to treat high blood sugar in diabetics; onset of action is within 15 minutes) too early, or without food. These failures caused potential for harm in Residents 98 and 7, who could have experienced hypoglycemia (*) when their rapid-acting Insulin was not given timely. *Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels fall too low; the most common cause is a side effect of drugs used to treat diabetes (like insulin); symptoms include shakiness, anxiety, and sweating and can progress to blurred vision, seizures, and loss of consciousness. [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypoglycemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20373685#:~:text=Hypoglycemia%20is%20a%20condition%20in,who%20don't%20have%20diabetes] Findings: 1. During a medication pass observation on 2/09/22 at 12:04 p.m., LN N gave Resident 98 an injection of Humalog (insulin lispro; rapid-acting Insulin). No meal tray (lunch) was present when the Humalog was administered. During an observation on 2/09/22 on 12:38 p.m. (over thirty minutes after the insulin was given), staff delivered lunch trays to the [NAME] hallway (where Resident 98's room was located). Review of drug manufacturers's information for Humalog titled, Highlights of Prescribing Information, subtitled, Indications and Usage (revised 3/2013) indicated, Humalog is a rapid acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic (glucose) control in adults and children with diabetes . Under subtitle, Dosage and Administration, the document indicated when given by subcutaneous injection (under the skin; tissue layer between the skin and the muscle), Administer within 15 minutes before a meal or immediately after a meal . Review of Resident 98's physician order (dated 1/28/2022) indicated, Insulin Lispro Solution Inject as per sliding scale (dose determined by blood sugar level) .subcutaneously before meals for DM (diabetes mellitus) . 2. During a medication pass observation on 2/09/22 at 12:32 p.m., LN H gave Resident 7 an injection (20 unit dose) of Admelog (rapid-acting Insulin). Two unidentified CNA's (certified nursing assistants) were in the hall (near Resident 7's room) and stated lunch trays had not yet been delivered. During an observation on 2/09/22 at 12:43 p.m., lunch trays were delivered to Garden hallway, where Resident 7's room was located. CNA's were ready to deliver the trays but licensed nursing staff first needed to check the trays (for accuracy) prior to delivery to resident rooms. Review of Resident 7's medical record revealed a physician order (dated 1/6/2022) that indicated, Admelog SoloStar Solution Pen-injector .Inject 3 units subcutaneously with meals . An additional Admelog order (dated 1/6/22) indicated, .Inject as per sliding scale .subcutaneously four times a day . Review of drug manufacturer's information for Admelog (insulin lispro injection) titled, Highlights of Prescribing Information, subtitled, Indications and Usage (revised 12/2017) indicated, Admelog is a rapid acting human insulin analog . Under subtitle, Dosage and Administration, the document indicated when given by subcutaneous injection, Administer Admelog by subcutaneous injection within 15 minutes before a meal or immediately after a meal . 3. During a medication pass observation on 2/10/22 at 4:56 p.m., LN I gave Resident 7 a 19 unit dose injection of Admelog Lispro. During a follow-up observation at 5:25 p.m. (over twenty-five minutes since the Insulin was administered), the dinner trays had not yet been delivered. During an interview on 2/11/22 at 10:49 a.m., RN Consultant was queried about rapid-acting Insulin administration. RN Consultant stated nurses should give rapid-acting Insulin per physician orders and fifteen minutes prior to meals. RN Consultant was asked what nurses should do if a resident's meal did not arrive within fifteen minutes, and she stated the nurse should give the resident a snack so they do not become hypoglycemic. When informed that three licensed nurses had not given rapid-acting Insulin within the fifteen minute timeframe, RN Consultant stated the facility had new nurses and she would reeducate them. Review of facility policy titled, Insulin Administration (dated January, 2018) indicated, rapid-acting insulin had an onset of, 10-15 min (minutes and peaked in, 0.5-3 hrs (hours) .
CONCERN (E)

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

QAPI Program (Tag F0867)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and facility document review, the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program fa...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and facility document review, the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program failed to identify quality deficiencies as evidenced by: 1.a) Timely Insulin administration was identified as a concern such as Lispro, a fast-acting insulin medication for diabetes. (cross reference F 759) 1.b) Multiple falls with injuries, 9 falls in October 2021 and 9 falls in November 2021 (cross reference F689) 1.c) Multiple female residents were fearful for their safety while a male resident, unsupervised, wandered in their rooms (cross reference F 550); and 2) The facility did not develop a policy and procedure for emergency water treatment, storage, monitoring and safe accessing/use of the water (cross reference F880). Failures to identify and systematically develop a plan of corrective actions may potentially result in adverse effect to resident's safety, health and well-being. Findings: 1) During an interview on 2/14/22 at 11:48 a.m., in the Administrator's office with the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Administrator, to discuss Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI), revealed that meetings were held on 3/2021, 7/30/2021, 9/2021, 10/2021, 11/2021. No meetings were held on 12/2021 and 1/2022. During an interview on 2/14/22 at 11:50 am., the DON stated, the agendas in QAPI meetings were falls with injury, insulin administration and wandering residents. The DON stated, QAPI members discussed 9 falls of residents which occurred in October 2021. The DON stated, the QAPI committee did not have an evaluation tool to correct the falls and to monitor the effectiveness of plan of corrections to prevent future falls. The DON stated, in the November 2021 QAPI meeting, there were additional 9 falls with injury reported. The DON stated, the QAPI committee was aware of the Insulin administration problem since originally discussed in August 2021, but this problem was not discussed further and there were no plan of correction or evaluation. A review of the Policy & Procedure (P&P) titled Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Plan released date, [DATE] revealed, under Purpose The facility shall develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing facility wide QAPI plan designed to monitor and evaluate the quality and safety of resident care, pursue methods to improve care quality, and resolved identified problems. Under Policy #1 provide a means to identify and resolve present and potential negative outcomes related to resident care and services. #2 Reinforce and build upon effective systems and processes related to the delivery of quality care and services. #3 Provide structure and processes to correct identified quality and/or safety deficiencies. Under authority #1 The owner and/or governing board (body) of our facility shall be ultimately responsible for the QAPI Program. #2 The Administrator is responsible for assuring that this facility's QAPI Program complies with federal state and local regulatory agency requirements. Under Implementation #3 The QAPI Committee shall oversee and authorize QAPI activities, including data-collection tools, monitoring tools, and the basis for the appropriateness and effectiveness of QAPI activities. #4 The committee shall approve any corrective actions, including changes in policies and/or procedures, employments practices, standards of care, et. and shall also monitor all corrective activities for appropriateness and/or the need for alternative measures. Under evaluation the facility shall evaluate the effectiveness of its QAPI Program at least annually and shall present their conclusions to the owner/governing board for review. The QAPI Committee, Administrator, and the governing board shall review and approve a summary of problems and corrective measures. 2) During an interview and concurrent observation of the emergency water on 2/08/22 at 10:04 a.m., the Dietary Manager (DM) was queried about emergency water storage at the facility. The emergency water was located outside, in a large plastic container (tank) covered by a brown, plastic tarp. A label was located on the container that indicated, Emergency Water 550 gal 11/05/20 Exp 11/05/2025. During an interview and concurrent review the product used to treat the emergency water on 2/08/22 at 5:02 p.m., the Corporate Maintenance Supervisor (CM) and the Administrator described the facility's process of treating the emergency water and reviewed the product information. CM stated he had added (product name) to the tank of water in November, 2020 and stated the water would last for five years. CM stated the facility had used this process for emergency water storage prior to November, 2020. When asked who had come up with this procedure of water storage, CM stated the facility had been doing it (in the past). During an interview on 2/11/22 at 10:57 a.m., the Infection Preventionist (IP) was queried about the facility's process for treating and storing emergency water. IP stated she was not aware the facility bottled (treated and stored) their own emergency water and stated the facility had not notified her of this practice. When asked if the product used to treat the water for storage was approved for use in a healthcare setting, IP stated, I don't know, but my guess is no and stated the practice, doesn't seem safe. IP stated she did not know how the water storage process was vetted (for safety) by the facility and stated the danger (of improperly storing water) was, bacteria growth, *Legionnaires ' , (and) all kinds of growth. *(Legionnaires' disease is a serious type of pneumonia/lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria, found if fresh water environments). A policy and procedure for treatment, five year storage, and utilization of the emergency water (utilizing the water treatment product) was requested. The facility did not provide the requested policy and procedure. During an interview on 2/11/22 at 11:45 a.m., the Administrator stated the emergency water was stored in a five hundred and fifty gallon tank and was last treated in November, 2020 with sodium hypochloride (the active ingredient in the product used to treat the water). When queried if the product was approved for use in a healthcare setting, the Administrator stated, I don't know if it's (an) approved treatment. When asked who had approved this process of water treatment and storage, the Administrator stated that CM and a corporate nurse had come up with the idea. The Administrator was unable to verify that the CDC had guidelines for facilities who bottle their own water and was not aware the manufacturer's guidelines (for the treatment product) did not match CDC guidelines regarding testing during the five-year storage timeframe and testing during utilization of the water. The Administrator did not provide a policy and procedure guiding the treatment, storage, monitoring, and usage of its emergency water. During an interview and review of the QAPI binder on 2/14/22 at 2:38 p.m., the Administrator stated the QAPI committee did not identify or address the facility's failure to have a policy and procedure regarding treatment, five-year storage, monitoring, and utilization of the emergency water. The Administrator stated if the committee had identified an issue, the facility could conduct a root cause analysis and figure out the why of the problem, identify interventions, and evaluate (interventions). Review of the facility document titled, Emergency Water Supply & Storage, subtitled, Process (release date 01/2018) indicated, 2. Store bottled or distilled water for emergency purposes, and label 'FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY'. Commercially prepared bottled water is recommended. The policy did not contain information on the facility's practice of treating, storing, and using their own emergency water. Review of manufacturer's information document (undated) for the product used by the facility to treat the water indicated, It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling or directions for use . The document did not indicate the product could be used to treat water in health care settings. The document did not contain information regarding testing during the five-year storage timeframe or testing during potential utilization of the water. Review of online handbook titled, Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and American Water Works Association. Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2012. Updated 2019) indicated, 7.6.3. Treatment of Container-stored Water .Non-commercially-bottled stored water in filled containers should be treated with chlorine or other approved method in order to maintain a detectable free chlorine residual and prevent microbial growth during storage. When using non-commercially-bottled stored water during an emergency or other water interruption, the stored water should be tested at least daily to ensure an adequate chlorine residual is maintained .7.7 Water Storage Location and Rotation All stored water should be kept in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight .Tap water or water from other sources that is placed in containers and disinfected onsite (i.e. not commercially bottled) does not have an indefinite shelf life. Such water should be checked periodically for residual chlorine and retreated if necessary . (https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/emergencywater-supply-preparation.html).
CONCERN (F)

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

Deficiency F0727 (Tag F0727)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not ensure the provision of daily Registered Nurse (RN) services when an RN was not present at the facility on 4 weekend days in Jan...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not ensure the provision of daily Registered Nurse (RN) services when an RN was not present at the facility on 4 weekend days in January, 2022. This failure prevented professional RN oversight and assessment of nursing services and general operations that impact the care and treatment of vulnerable residents residing at the facility. Findings: During an interview and concurrent review of the February RN schedule, the corporate Director of Staff Development (CDSD) stated the Director of Nursing and Infection Preventionist were the only full-time RN's at the facility. CDSD stated RN A was the only part-time RN, who is giving us availability (to work) these days. During review of the January, 2022 schedule and concurrent interview on 2/14/22 at 2:16 p.m., RN Consultant was queried about expectations for RN coverage at the facility. RN Consultant stated RN coverage should be, every day for eight hours. RN Consultant confirmed no RN's worked at the facility on 1/15/2022, 1/16/2022, 1/22/2022 and 1/23/2022. When queried about the lack of RN coverage, RN Consultant stated it was a requirement (to have an RN scheduled at least eight hours a day) but there were staffing issues everywhere. During an interview 2/14/22 at 2:38 p.m., the Administrator confirmed the facility did not have eight hours per day of RN coverage. A policy and procedure for staffing was requested on 2/10/2022, but was not provided by the facility (only a policy for emergency staffing -not standard staffing- was provided).
CONCERN (F)

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

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement an effective Infection Prevention and Control Program when: 1. Facility staff (Screener M) gave her use...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement an effective Infection Prevention and Control Program when: 1. Facility staff (Screener M) gave her used vape pen (battery-powered device that produces vapor from any of a variety of substances, especially liquid containing nicotine or cannabinoids, allowing the user to inhale the aerosol vapor) to Resident 3 to utilize; and 2. The facility did not ensure its emergency water was stored per CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines or per manufacturer's directions, and did not develop a policy and procedure for treating, monitoring, and accessing its facility-treated emergency water. Failure to implement an effective infection control program can potentially result in the spread of infections and potentially lead to harm for a population of residents with complex medical conditions. Specifically, these failures caused Resident 3 potential exposure to disease-causing microorganisms (present on Screener M's used vape pen) and residents, staff and visitors potential exposure to contaminated water in the event of an emergency. Findings: 1) During an interview on 2/11/2022 at 11:20a.m. with front desk screener for Covid-19, Screener M, stated she checked every person who entered the facility for their Covid-19 status and checked their temperature before entering the facility. Screener M stated, she cleaned the thermometer and pen before and after use. During an observation and concurrent interview on 2/11/2022 at 11:22 a.m., in the front screening desk, Resident 3 handed a Vape (battery-powered device that produces vapor from any of a variety of substances, especially liquid containing nicotine or cannabinoids, allowing the user to inhale the aerosol vapor) to Screener M. Resident 3 stated to Screener M, Thank you. Screener M stated your welcome to Resident 3 while she puts the Vape into her sweater pocket. When asked Screener M, Did you lend your Vape to Resident 3. Screener M stated, Yes. Screener M stated, she felt bad for Resident 3 because she was out of cigarette. During an interview on 2/11/2022 at 11:25 a.m., with Administrator and Infection Preventionist (IP) stated, that was not an acceptable behavior to lend a Vape to a resident. IP stated, that's an infection control issue. During an interview on 2/11/2022 at 11:30 a.m., with Administrator stated, he counseled Screener M and she was sent to IP for further in-service on infection control. A review of Human Resource (HR) file of Screener M revealed, the Orientation checklist was done on 1/25/22, the Infection Control in-service was done on 1/25/22. 2) During an interview and concurrent observation of the emergency water on 2/08/22 at 10:04 a.m., the Dietary Manager (DM) was queried about emergency water storage at the facility. The emergency water was located outside, in a large plastic container (tank) covered by a brown, plastic tarp. A label was located on the container that indicated, Emergency Water 550 gal 11/05/20 Exp 11/05/2025. A photo was taken of the tank and the label. The DM was unable to view under the tarp without removing the metallic tape securing the tarp to the tank. The DM was queried about testing the water during the 5 year storage period and stated she had nothing to do with the emergency water. During an interview and concurrent review the product used to treat the emergency water on 2/08/22 at 5:02 p.m., the Corporate Maintenance Supervisor (CM) and the Administrator described the facility's process of treating the emergency water and reviewed the product information. CM stated he had added (product name) to the tank of water in November, 2020 and stated the water would last for five years. CM stated the facility had used this process for emergency water storage prior to November, 2020. When asked who had come up with this procedure of water storage, CM stated the facility had been doing it (in the past). During an interview on 2/11/22 at 10:57 a.m., the Infection Preventionist (IP) was queried about the facility's process for treating and storing emergency water. IP stated she was not aware the facility bottled (treated and stored) their own emergency water and stated the facility had not notified her of this practice. IP stated the practice was, no good and stated it would be better to have prepackaged, sterile water that was sealed shut. When asked if the product used to treat the water for storage was approved for use in a healthcare setting, IP stated, I don't know, but my guess is no. When asked why she thought the product may not be approved for healthcare settings, IP stated the practice, doesn't seem safe if the water is not sterilely packaged and sealed shut. She added that, residents drink that water. IP stated she did not know how the water storage process was vetted (for safety) by the facility and stated the danger (of improperly storing water) was, bacteria growth, *Legionnaires ' , (and) all kinds of growth. IP stated, heaven forbid there was an emergency and compromised residents drank that water. When asked about CDC guidelines for water storage in healthcare settings, IP stated she was not aware if the facility was following CDC guidelines. IP stated an alternative to this process was to buy (bottled) water. *(Legionnaires' disease is a serious type of pneumonia/lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria, found if fresh water environments). A policy and procedure for treatment, five year storage, and utilization of the emergency water (utilizing the water treatment product) was requested. The facility did not provide the requested policy and procedure. During an interview on 2/11/22 at 11:45 a.m., the Administrator discussed emergency water storage at the facility. The Administrator stated the emergency water was stored in a five hundred and fifty gallon tank and was last treated in November, 2020 with sodium hypochloride (the active ingredient in the product used to treat the water). The Administrator stated CM had said it was good for five years (after treatment). When queried if the product was approved for use in a healthcare setting, the Administrator stated, I don't know if it's (an) approved treatment and it was his understanding was that it was safe for healthcare settings. When asked who had approved this process of water treatment and storage, the Administrator stated that CM and a corporate nurse had come up with the idea. When asked if he was aware the CDC had guidelines for facilities who bottle their own water, the Administrator stated, I have to ask. When queried about the facility's failure to provide a policy and procedure guiding the treatment, storage, monitoring, and usage of its emergency water, the Administrator stated, I'll have to check. When queried if the facility was aware the manufacturer's guidelines (for the treatment product) did not match CDC guidelines regarding testing during the five-year storage timeframe and testing during utilization of the water, the Administrator stated, I'm confident the facility was not aware of this. The Administrator stated he would rather have water that was commercially bottled. Review of the facility document titled, Emergency Water Supply & Storage, subtitled, Process (release date 01/2018) indicated, 2. Store bottled or distilled water for emergency purposes, and label 'FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY'. Commercially prepared bottled water is recommended. The policy did not contain information on the facility's practice of treating, storing, and using their own emergency water. Review of manufacturer's information document (undated) for the product used by the facility to treat the water indicated, It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling or directions for use . The document did not indicate the product could be used to treat water in health care settings. The document did not contain information regarding testing during the five-year storage timeframe or testing during potential utilization of the water. Review of online handbook titled, Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and American Water Works Association. Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2012. Updated 2019) indicated, 7.6.3. Treatment of Container-stored Water .Non-commercially-bottled stored water in filled containers should be treated with chlorine or other approved method in order to maintain a detectable free chlorine residual and prevent microbial growth during storage. When using non-commercially-bottled stored water during an emergency or other water interruption, the stored water should be tested at least daily to ensure an adequate chlorine residual is maintained .7.7 Water Storage Location and Rotation All stored water should be kept in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight .Tap water or water from other sources that is placed in containers and disinfected onsite (i.e. not commercially bottled) does not have an indefinite shelf life. Such water should be checked periodically for residual chlorine and retreated if necessary . (https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/emergencywater-supply-preparation.html).
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

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

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
Concerns
  • • Multiple safety concerns identified: Federal abuse finding, 2 life-threatening violation(s), Special Focus Facility, 2 harm violation(s), $116,033 in fines, Payment denial on record. Review inspection reports carefully.
  • • 83 deficiencies on record, including 2 critical (life-threatening) violations. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
  • • $116,033 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in California. Major compliance failures.
  • • Grade F (0/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
Bottom line: This facility has a substantiated abuse finding. Extreme caution advised. Explore alternatives.

About This Facility

What is Northvine Postacute Care's CMS Rating?

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

How is Northvine Postacute Care Staffed?

CMS rates NORTHVINE POSTACUTE CARE's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 46%, compared to the California average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care. RN turnover specifically is 88%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.

What Have Inspectors Found at Northvine Postacute Care?

State health inspectors documented 83 deficiencies at NORTHVINE POSTACUTE CARE during 2022 to 2025. These included: 2 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 2 that caused actual resident harm, and 79 with potential for harm. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.

Who Owns and Operates Northvine Postacute Care?

NORTHVINE POSTACUTE CARE is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by RMG CAPITAL PARTNERS, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 62 certified beds and approximately 60 residents (about 97% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in SANTA ROSA, California.

How Does Northvine Postacute Care Compare to Other California Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in California, NORTHVINE POSTACUTE CARE's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (46%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (1 stars) is much below the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Northvine Postacute Care?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "What safeguards and monitoring systems are in place to protect residents from abuse or neglect?" "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations, the substantiated abuse finding on record, and the below-average staffing rating.

Is Northvine Postacute Care Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, NORTHVINE POSTACUTE CARE has documented safety concerns. The facility has 1 substantiated abuse finding (meaning confirmed case of resident harm by staff or other residents). Inspectors have issued 2 Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility is currently on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes nationwide). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in California. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.

Do Nurses at Northvine Postacute Care Stick Around?

NORTHVINE POSTACUTE CARE has a staff turnover rate of 46%, which is about average for California nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.

Was Northvine Postacute Care Ever Fined?

NORTHVINE POSTACUTE CARE has been fined $116,033 across 9 penalty actions. This is 3.4x the California average of $34,239. Fines at this level are uncommon and typically indicate a pattern of serious deficiencies, repeated violations, or failure to correct problems promptly. CMS reserves penalties of this magnitude for facilities that pose significant, documented risk to resident health or safety. Families should request specific documentation of what issues led to these fines and what systemic changes have been implemented.

Is Northvine Postacute Care on Any Federal Watch List?

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