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
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that all residents were free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, for two (#6 and #2) of two residents reviewed out of 15 sample residents.
Specifically, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision and effective interventions to prevent a resident-to-resident physical altercation between Resident #2 and #6.
Cross-reference F744 for failure to provide adequate dementia management care.
Findings include:
I. Facility policy
The Abuse Prevention policy, dated December 2016, was provided by the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 6/29/22 at 11:09 a.m. It read in pertinent part: Policy statement: Our residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property and exploitation. This includes but is not limited to freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, verbal, mental, sexual or physical abuse, and physical or chemical restraint not required to treat the resident's symptoms. Policy Interpretation and Implementation As part of the resident abuse prevention, the administration will:
-Protect our residents from abuse by anyone including, but not necessarily limited to: facility staff, other residents, consultants, volunteers, staff from other agencies, family members, legal representatives, friends, visitors, or any other individuals.
-Identify and assess all possible incidents of abuse.
II. Residents involved with the altercation
A. Resident #2
1. Resident status
Resident #2, age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2022 computerized physician's orders (CPO), diagnoses included dementia with behavioral disturbance, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and diabetes mellitus.
The 5/28/22 minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident had severely impaired cognition and was unable to participate in the brief interview for the mental status (BIMS) exam. Staff assessment of the resident's cognition revealed the resident had short and long-term memory deficits. The resident was unable to recall the current season, location of her room or the names and names and faces of staff. The resident presented with fluctuating signs of delirium; disorganized thinking; altered levels of consciousness; hallucinations and delusions. The resident presented (almost daily) with physical behavioral symptoms directed towards others (e.g., hitting, kicking, pushing, scratching, grabbing); and, verbal behavioral symptoms directed towards others (e.g., threatening others, screaming at others, cursing at others).
The resident did not walk but used a manual wheelchair to get around the unit with limited assistance; and needed extensive assistance from staff to complete activities of daily living and rejected care assistance at times.
According to the MDS assessment the resident was not on any antipsychotic medication at the time of the assessment despite the CPO documenting an order for daily Trazodone (antidepressant to treat depression and anxiety); order date 10/5/21.
2. Record review
Review of progress note revealed the resident had additional altercations with other residents in the facility on 6/18/22 at 3:25 p.m., Resident #2 became agitated during dining services, and started swinging around a cloth-clothing protector and hit another resident with the cloth. Staff separated the two residents and placed Resident #2 on one-to-one supervision during the shift. Neither resident was injured in the incident.
Review of Resident #2 behavior tracking recorded by CNA staff revealed the resident displayed aggressive and other negative behaviors on almost a daily basis. Over the past 30 days from 5/29/22 to 6/28/22, Resident #2 was observed with the following behavioral symptoms: crying, yelling/screaming, kicking, pushing, grabbing, pinching/ scratching/ spitting, biting, wandering, using abusive language, threatening, and rejecting care.
Resident #2's comprehensive care plan was very detailed with care focus and interventions for resident behaviors, medical needs and social preferences. The care plan documented a care focus to address a resident-to-resident physical altercation. The care focus was initiated 3/17/22. The care focus revealed the resident physically assaulted another female resident by slapping the other resident in the face after a negative verbal exchange. The care focus was not updated or revised with a repeat physical resident-to-resident altercation that occurred most recently with a different female peer within the facility on 5/22/22.
The care focus read in pertinent part: Resident #2 will not have another altercation. Interventions: Redirect residents as needed when showing signs of behaviors including - agitation. Resident on 15 minute checks.
3. Resident interview and observation
Resident #2 was interviewed on 6/26/22 at 2:45 p.m. Resident #2 was not able to answer questions, but instead she scolded and said I don't care if you get yours done!
At the time of the interview Resident #2 was not supervised by staff and was wandering the hall in her manual wheelchair and holding onto her stuffed cat. Resident #2 seemed irritated by something but it was not aparant what was bothering her.
On 6/26/22 at 3:03 p.m. while interviewing another resident near the common area entrance of the facility Resident #2 could be heard yelling at another resident in the hall. Activities staff responded to the common area and there was no physical exchange between the two residents (cross-reference to F744).
-Cloth Velcro stop signs were placed on the doors of other residents in the facility to prevent Residents who wandered from entering the rooms of others. This would discourage Resident #2 from entering another resident room when wandering and upset or agitated and prevent any potential resident-to-resident altercations.
B. Resident #6
1. Resident status
Resident #6, age [AGE] years old, was admitted on [DATE] and readmitted [DATE]. According to the June 2022 computerized physician's orders (CPO) diagnosis included hemiplegia (a severe or complete loss of strength or paralysis on one side of the body) and hemiparesis (a mild or partial weakness or loss of strength on one side of the body), following a stroke; chronic kidney disease- stage three; and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The 5/28/22 minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident had intact cognition as evidenced by a score of 15 out of 15 on the brief interview for mental status (BIMS). The resident was usually understood but had difficulty communicating some words or furnishing thoughts and was able, if prompted or given time and usually understood conversation but missed some part of the intended message.
Resident #6 needed limited to extensive assistance to complete activities of daily living including with mobility throughout the facility. The resident did not walk and used a manual wheelchair to get around. The resident did not present with negative behavioral expressions.
2. Record review
Resident #6's comprehensive care plan revised 6/27/22, did not have a care focus for protecting her against resident-to-resident abuse. There were no interventions for protecting the resident from being a repeat victim of resident to resident abuse by Resident #2; despite Resident #6 having a Velcro stop sign attached to the outside of her door to prevent resident #2 from entering her room.
3. Resident interview
Resident #6 declined an interview.
III. Facility reported incident (FRI)
Description of the incident-allegation of physical abuse between Resident #2 and Resident #6
The investigation report dated 5/22/22, documented that Resident #2 had just received a finger stick to test blood glucose (BG) level and then received an insulin injection. Resident #2 was agitated after this and self-propped herself down the hall away from the nurse. Resident stopped outside of Resident #6's room, where Resident #6 was sitting in the doorway in a manual wheelchair.
Registered nurse (RN) #2 documented observing Resident #2 at approximately 4:40 p.m., just after assessing the resident's BG levels and giving the prescribed insulin injection. Resident #2 was upset about getting her finger poked for a fasting blood glucose exam, and began wheeling down the long hall, past the medication cart, in a manual wheelchair. At approximately 4:45 p.m., RN #2 heard Resident #6 yelling get her away from me, she's hitting me. RN #2 responded to the location of Resident #6 (just outside of Resident #6's room) and observed Resident #2 holding onto Resident #6's wheelchair. RN #2 and a certified nurse aide (CNA) separated the two residents. Each resident was assessed for physical injury and there were no visual signs or symptoms of physical injury to either resident.
RN #2 interviewed each resident immediately following the incident. Resident #6 told staff she was waiting outside of her room for staff to return when Resident #2 approached, grabbed her (Resident #6's) wheelchair refusing to let go. Then Resident #2 started yelling at her and socked (hit) her (Resident #6) in the back of the head. Resident #6 said the impact of the hit on the head hurt at the time of the hit but did not hurt when assessed by the nurse. Resident #6 did not have any redness or bruising to the back of her head where she indicated that Resident #2 hit her.
Resident #2 was unable to explain her actions and remained combative towards staff (attempting to hit and spit at staff).
Staff interviews revealed none of the staff on duty had direct line of sign of Resident #2 as she wandered down the hall in an angry state. Staff failed to follow the care plan (see Resident #2's record review above) to redirect Resident #2 when she was showing signs of behavior.
Following the incident Resident #2 was placed on 15-minute checks for 72 hours and the interdisciplinary team decided it would be appropriate to seek a secured placement for Resident #2. No other changes were made to Resident #2's treatment or care plan.
IV. Staff interview
The NHA was interviewed on 6/29/22 at 1:45 p.m. The NHA said Resident #2 had displayed disruptive behaviors in the past and after this last incident on 5/22/22. The facility was trying to find a more appropriate placement for the resident but had not had much luck with securing a memory care placement for the resident due to her aggressive behavior towards others. The IDT discussed Resident #2 behavior and reviewed interventions.
The NHA said that Resident #2 responded well to three facility staff but they were not always available when Resident #2 needed extra attention, so the IDT developed training for staff on how to respond to the resident when she was agitated and otherwise acting out with aggressive behaviors. The NHA said staff were instructed to provide one-to-one supervision of Resident #2 when she was presenting with agitation and aggressive combative behaviors directed towards others. Staff were educated on how to use various tools and techniques to use with Resident #2, several had been successful in aiding Resident #2 to calm in the past. With the help of Resident #2's family, the facility had obtained several items to help calm Resident #2. The resident had a life like cat that purred and responded to the resident, life like dolls and a couple of other stuffed animals. The resident responded well to these items; holding the items usually had a calming effect on her. In addition, staff could offer music listening, coloring with staff and going outside to look for live cats who frequented the neighborhood as diversionary activities to calm Resident #2 when she was upset.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents who needed respiratory care were provided such care, consistent with professional standards of practice for one (#7) of three residents reviewed for oxygen therapy out of 15 sample residents.
Specifically, the facility failed to ensure oxygen was administered according to physician orders for Residents #7.
Findings include:
I. Professional reference
According to [NAME]/[NAME], Fundamentals of Nursing, ninth edition, Elsevier, Canada, 2017, p 900, Oxygen is a therapeutic gas and must be prescribed and adjusted only with a health care provider's order.
II. Facility policy
The Oxygen Administration policy, revised in October 2012, was provided by the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 6/29/22 at 12:49 p.m. via email. The policy included:
Preparation: Verify that there is a physician's order for this procedure. Review the physician's orders or facility protocol for oxygen administration.
General guidelines: The nasal cannula is a tube that is placed approximately one-half inch into the resident's nose. It is held in place by an elastic band placed around the resident's head.
Documentation: After completing the oxygen setup or adjustment, the following information should be recorded in the resident's medical record:
1. The date and time that the procedure was performed.
2. The name and title of the individual who performed the procedure.
3. The rate of oxygen flow, route, and rationale.
4. The frequency and duration of the treatment.
5. The reason for p.r.n. administration.
6. All assessment data obtained before, during, and after the procedure.
7. How the resident tolerated the procedure.
8. If the resident refused the procedure, the reason(s) why and the intervention taken.
9. The signature and title of the person recording the data.
Reporting:
1. Notify the supervisor if the resident refuses the procedure.
2. Report other information in accordance with facility policy and professional standards of practice.
III. Resident #7
A. Resident status
Resident #7, age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2022 computerized physicians orders (CPO), diagnoses included myasthenia gravis (chronic autoimmune, neurological disease), depressive episodes, and cerebral infarction (stroke).
The 6/8/22 minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident's cognitive status was moderately impaired with a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 11 out of 15. He had no identified behaviors or rejections of care during the assessment period. He was identified using oxygen.
B. Record review
The care plan, initiated 2/25/22, identified the use of oxygen therapy related to aspiration pneumonia. Interventions included:
-Give medications as ordered by physician.
-Oxygen settings: Resident #7 has oxygen (O2) via nasal cannula at three liters a minute (3L/min).
The June 2022 CPO included:
-Supplemental oxygen continuous 3L/min via nasal cannula. Ordered on 2/23/22.
The June 2022 electronic medication administration record (eMAR) documented the resident had oxygen continuously at 3L/min on every shift.
C. Observations and interview
Resident #7 was in his room on 6/26/22 at 2:35 p.m. with his nasal cannula hanging off the bedside table. Resident #7 said he did not have to wear oxygen all the time.
At 4:09 p.m. he said the oxygen was on for when he needed it, and would use it when he felt out of breath.
Resident #7 was in his room on 6/27/22 at 8:57 a.m. He was not wearing his oxygen. He said he did not need it.
Registered nurse (RN) #1 was interviewed on 6/28/22 at 9:47 a.m. She said Resident #7 had an order for oxygen to be worn continuously at 3L/min. She went to his room and found him not wearing his oxygen. She said he did have a history of taking off his oxygen. She said oxygen was considered a medication and it should have been worn continuously as ordered by the physician.
-However, the resident having a history of taking off his oxygen was not identified on his care plan (see above).
D, Interviews
Certified nurse aide (CNA) #1 was interviewed on 6/28/22 at 9:26 a.m. She said Resident #7 wore oxygen via nasal cannula at 2L/min. She said he never wore it and had it on in case he did.
CNA #2 was interviewed on 6/28/22 at 9:28 a.m. She said his oxygen was at 3L/min, and he wore it only when he wanted to.
The director of nursing (DON) was interviewed on 6/28/22 at 11:40 a.m. She said she considered oxygen to be a medication due to needing an order for it. She said Resident #7 had an order for continuous oxygen at 3L/min. She said she was not aware he did not wear his oxygen at all times. She said she would talk to the resident and the providers about Resident #7 refusing to wear the oxygen continuously.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0742
(Tag F0742)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a resident who displays or was diagnosed with mental disorder receives appropriate treatment and services to correct the assessed problem or to attain the highest practicable mental and psychosocial well-being for one (#7) of 15 sample residents.
Specifically, the facility failed to identify behaviors and develop a person-centered individualized care plan to include interventions to address identified inappropriate and/or disruptive behaviors for Resident #7.
I. Facility policy
The Behavioral Assessment, Intervention, and Monitoring policy, revised in March 2019, was provided by the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 6/29/22 at 12:17 p.m. via email. The policy stated:
Behavioral symptoms will be identified using facility-approved behavioral screening tools and the comprehensive assessment.
Cause Identification:
The interdisciplinary team will thoroughly evaluate new or changing behavioral symptoms in order to identify underlying causes and address any modifiable factors that may have contributed to the resident ' s change in condition, including:
-Physical or medical changes (for example): infection, dehydration, pain or discomfort, constipation, change related to medications, and/or worsening of or complications related to other conditions.
-Emotional, psychiatric and/or psychological stressors (for example): depression, boredom, loneliness, anxiety, and/or fear.
-Functional, social or environmental factors (for example): alteration in routine, change in caregivers, sleep disturbances, decline in ability to perform self-care or tasks that he or she could previously complete without help, poor or excessive lighting, noise, and/or uncomfortable temperatures.
Management
1. The interdisciplinary team will evaluate behavioral symptoms in residents to determine the degree of
severity, distress and potential safety risk to the resident, and develop a plan of care accordingly. Safety
strategies will be implemented immediately if necessary to protect the resident and others from harm.
a. Atypical behavior will be differentiated from behavior that is dangerous or problematic for the
resident(s) or staff, or behavior that signals underlying distress.
Interventions will be individualized and part of an overall care environment that supports physical, functional and psychosocial needs, and strives to understand, prevent or relieve the resident ' s distress or loss of abilities.
Interventions and approaches will be based on a detailed assessment of physical, psychological and behavioral symptoms and their underlying causes, as well as the potential situational and environmental reasons for the behavior. The care plan will include, as a minimum:
A description of the behavioral symptoms, including: frequency, intensity, duration, outcomes, location, environment; and precipitating factors or situations.
-Targeted and individualized interventions for the behavioral and/or psychosocial symptoms;
-The rationale for the interventions and approaches;
-Specific and measurable goals for targeted behaviors; and
-How the staff will monitor for effectiveness of the interventions.
II. Resident #7
A. Resident status
Resident #7, age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2022 computerized physicians orders (CPO), diagnoses included myasthenia gravis (chronic autoimmune, neurological disease), depressive episodes, and cerebral infarction (stroke).
The 6/8/22 minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident's cognitive status was moderately impaired with a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 11 out of 15. He had no identified behaviors or rejections of care during the assessment period.
B. Record review
The care plan, initiated 3/25/22, identified the use of Celexa (antidepressant medication) for the behaviors of self isolation, refusing care, refusing therapies, and statements of feeling depressed. Interventions included:
-Document and report increased or worsening behaviors to SSD (social services director) and to PCP (primary care provider).
-Monitor targeted behaviors of self isolation; refusing care; refusing therapies; statement of feeling depressed.
-The care plan did not have person-centered individualized interventions for inappropriate and/or disruptive behaviors.
The June 2022 behavior monitoring tracking in the medication administration record (MAR) identified the number of behaviors occurred between 6/1/22 to 6/26/22:
During the 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. shift, Resident #7 displayed behaviors on three occasions,
During the 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. shift, Resident #7 displayed behaviors on two occasions.
During the 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. shift, Resident #7 displayed behaviors once.
The progress notes for the month of June 2022 (between 6/1/22 to 6/26/22) documented 14 inappropriate and/or disruptive behaviors.
-Review of the resident's record did not reveal the resident was working with a mental health provider and was not initiated until identified during the survey (see NHA interview below).
C. Interviews
Certified nursing aide (CNA) #1 was interviewed on 6/28/22 at 9:26 a.m. She said Resident #7 did have behaviors. She said he had recently kicked a staff member during cares. She said he would make inappropriate comments to her that included I love you and sexual comments. She said when he was inappropriate, she would tell him to stop talking like that to her and she would report the behavior to the nurse. She said she had not had any training specifically for the identified behaviors.
CNA #2 was interviewed on 6/28/22 at 9:28 a.m. She said Resident #7 had several behaviors that included yelling out, cussing out, and saying inappropriate sexual comments to include I love you to staff. She said when he displayed the behavior, she would remind him the behavior was inappropriate. If he continued the behaviors, she would complete the identified needs and leave without saying anything to him. She said she would notify the nurse who would make a note. She said Resident #7 had behaviors all the time.
Registered nurse (RN) #1 was interviewed on 6/28/22 at 9:47 a.m. She said she did not know exactly what behaviors Resident #7 displayed. She said she had heard from the aides that he had made inappropriate sexual comments. She said when he made sexual remarks she would talk to him, remind him saying those things was inappropriate. She said she would report the comments to the social services director (SSD), the NHA, the director of nursing (DON), the family, and the provider. She said when staff report the behavior she would write a progress note. She said she was not familiar with the frequency of the behaviors.
The SSD was interviewed on 6/28/22 at 11:15 a.m. She said recently there was an incident when he kicked a member and it caused him to have a significant change in behavior. She said after the incident, he started commenting on being in love with staff members, expressing a need to be loved, and inappropriate comments to staff of a sexual nature. She said she had provided training to staff to provide the cares he needed, but not to respond to the behavior, to ignore the comments and to leave and report to the nurse on duty what was said. She said the expectation was for the nurse who the behavior was reported to to write a progress note. She said she was to read all the notes, but had not yet summarized the information. She said she had not had a chance to update the care plan to include person-centered individualized interventions to address the new behaviors. She said she had talked several times to the resident but had not had the time to write a note after each visit. She said she would update the care plan to ensure all staff utilized consistent interventions for the identified behaviors.
The DON and NHA were interviewed on 6/28/22 T 11:40 a.m. The DON said Resident #7 had made inappropriate sexual comments on several occasions. The DON said staff had been educated to redirect the behavior and let the nurse know. The DON said she wanted the nurse to make a progress note.
The NHA said staff had been provided one-on-one education to redirect Resident #7, provide care, be kind, and report any behaviors to the nurse. They said they want all staff to utilize the interventions, and that the care plan should have been updated with person-centered individualized interventions. The NHA said he would be receiving mental health services going forward.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0744
(Tag F0744)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident who displays or was diagnosed with dementia, receives the appropriate treatment and services to attain or maintain his or her highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being; most pertinent to one (#2) of two residents reviewed for dementia care out of 15 sample residents.
Specifically the facility's failure to:
-Provide Resident #2 with sufficient supervision/monitoring and interventions as care planned, to prevent the resident from getting into physical resident-to-resident altercations, where a non-aggressive dependent resident was hit in the head (Cross-reference F600 for abuse); and,
-Identify and address Resident #2's escalating behavior following a blood glucose finger stick and insulin injection (Cross-reference F600); and,
-Ensure staff had the knowledge of the resident's care plan to act effectively when responding to Resident #2's escalating behavioral expressions.
Findings include:
I. Facility policy and procedures
The Dementia Clinical Protocol, revised November 2018, was provided by the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 6/29/22 at 11:30 a.m. The protocol read in part: The IDT (interdisciplinary team) will evaluate individuals with new or progressive cognitive impairment and help identify symptoms and findings that differentiate dementia from other causes.
-Individuals with dementia can also have a personality disorder, mental illness, psychosis, delirium, depression, adverse drug reactions (ADRs), or other conditions causing or contributing to impaired cognition and problematic behavior.
-For the individual with confirmed dementia, the IDT will identify a resident-centered care plan to maximize remaining function and quality of life.
-The physician will order appropriate interventions to address significant behavioral and psychiatric symptoms, based on pertinent clinical guidelines and consistent with regulatory requirements.
-The IDT will adjust interventions and the overall plan depending on the individual's responses to those interventions, progression of dementia, development of new acute medical conditions or complications, changes in resident or family wishes, and other relevant factors.
The Behavioral Assessment, Intervention and Monitoring policy, revised March 2019, was provided by the NHA on 6/29/22 at 11:30 a.m. The policy read in pertinent part: The facility will provide and residents will receive behavioral health services as needed to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care.
- The interdisciplinary team will evaluate behavioral symptoms in residents to determine the degree of severity, distress and potential safety risk to the resident, and develop a plan of care accordingly. Safety strategies will be implemented immediately if necessary to protect the resident and others from harm.
II. Resident #2
A. Resident status
Resident #2, age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2022 computerized physician's orders (CPO), diagnoses included dementia with behavioral disturbance, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes mellitus and depression.
The 5/28/22 minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident had severely impaired cognition and was unable to participate in the brief interview for mental status (BIMS) exam. Staff assessment of the resident's cognition revealed the resident had short and long-term memory deficits. The resident was unable to recall the current season, location of her room or the names and names and faces of staff. The resident presented with fluctuating signs of delirium; disorganized thinking; altered levels of consciousness; hallucinations and delusions. The resident presented (almost daily) with physical behavioral symptoms directed towards others (e.g., hitting, kicking, pushing, scratching, grabbing); and, verbal behavioral symptoms directed towards others (e.g., threatening others, screaming at others, cursing at others).
The resident did not walk but used a manual wheelchair to get around the unit with limited assistance; and needed extensive assistance from staff to complete activities of daily living and rejected care assistance at times.
According to the MDS assessment the resident was not on any antipsychotic medication at the time of the assessment despite the CPO documenting an order for daily Trazodone (antidepressant to treat depression and anxiety); order date 10/5/21.
B. Resident interview and observation
Resident #2 was interviewed on 6/26/22 at 2:45 p.m. Resident #2 was not able to answer questions, but instead she scolded and said I don ' t care if you get yours done! and then she continued self-propelling herself down the hall
At the time of the interview, Resident #2 was not supervised by staff and was wandering the hall in her manual wheelchair and holding onto her stuffed cat. Resident #2 seemed irritated by something but it was not apparent what was bothering her.
At 3:03 p.m. Resident #2 was heard yelling at another resident in the hall. No staff were in the direct vanity of where Resident #2 was yelling at the other resident. After a few minutes, a certified nurse aide (CNA) responded to the common area and there was no physical exchange between the two residents. Resident #2 was not responsive to staff redirection and started yelling at the staff to leave her alone. Resident #2 was separated from the area and left to wander the hall.
At 3:45 p.m. Resident #2 was observed heading to a back hallway were she was out of sight of staff a CNA followed and tried to get Resident #2 to go to the sunroom. The more staff tried to remove Resident #2 form the back hall the more Resident #2 yelled at the CNA to leave her alone. The CNA gave in and left the resident in the back hall. Resident #2 self-propelled out of the back hall after approximately five additional minutes (the back hall had a bathroom and a locked door to the basement).
On 6/28/22 at 11:30 a.m., Resident #2 was observed in the dining room and a male CNA was assisting her to eat lunch. Resident #2 had a big smile and was talking and laughing with the male CNA. After lunch, at approximately 12:15 p.m. the male CNA assisted Resident with her toileting needs then brought her to the sunroom and told Resident #2 he had to leave but would be back later in the day. Soon after the male CNA left the facility, Resident #2 started to wander in the hall.
From 2:16 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Resident #2 was observed in the common area sunroom. Resident #2 became increasingly more agitated staff tried several diversionary tactics without success until a staff finally approached and took Resident #2 outside into the courtyard.
-At 2:30 p.m., Resident #2 was in the common area sunroom clutching a baby doll and the cat. Yelling out daddy.
-At 2:33 p.m., a CNA took Resident #2 for a stroll up and down the halls, Resident #2 continued to call out for daddy the whole time.
-At 2:34 p.m., Resident #2 stopped the CNA and yelled out loudly I want my daddy! and No
-At 2:36 p.m., the CNA was trying to talk to Resident #2 while touching the resident's doll and Resident #2 yelled out very loudly my baby! No and Go away.
-Several staff rapidly attempted to interact with Resident #2 to address her needs but there is no consistent approach while responding to Resident #2.
-At 2:37 p.m., Resident #2 was yelling out loudly Help! My baby Help! Staff were talking amongst themselves asking each other if Resident #2 was looking for something. Then Resident #2 yelled out leave her alone!
-At 2:40 p.m., Resident #2 was yelling out Help and propelling herself out of the hallway towards the sunroom door, while still gripping the baby doll and cat looking out for daddy and trying to open the door. Staff reassured Resident #2 he would return (referring to the male CNA who was working with her earlier in the shift). The resident yelling out for daddy continued for several minutes.
-At 2:50 p.m., another CNA approached and asked Resident #2 if she wanted to go outside. Resident #2 said yes, and the CNA took Resident #2 outside into the courtyard, where Resident #2 calmed down.
C. Staff interviews
CNA #5 was interviewed on 6/29/22 at 9:55 a.m. CNA #5 said Resident #2 had fluctuating moods and staff had to keep an eye on her for agitation and aggressive behaviors. When resident became agitated staff could sometime calm Resident #2 by spending time with her, offering her a snack or coloring with her. Sometimes just activating the cat so it would purr and meow would be calming. That worked yesterday. Sometimes nothing would calm Resident #2 and staff need to keep an eye on her from a distance. CNA #5 said when Resident #2 was upset she could become combative towards others and would also yell at others as she passed them in the hall or common areas. CNA #5 said the facility had provided recent staff training on dementia management, addressing resident behaviors and redirection/diversionary techniques in response to resident behaviors when providing care. CNA #5 felt confident with what she had learned during the training.
CNA #3 was interviewed on 6/29/22 at 9:59 a.m. CNA #3 said Resident #2 had behavior almost daily and responded well to a few staff when she was upset. Resident #2 was frequently combative when upset and had to be monitored around other residents as a precaution, that was why the facility had placed Velcro stop signs on the outside of some residents doors so Resident #2 did not enter the room of another resident when unsupervised. CNA #2 said the Velcro stop signs were very effective to prevent Resident #2 for entering rooms of other residents.
Activities/social services director (ASD) and activity assistant (AA) #1 were interviewed on 6/29/22 at 10:15 p.m. AA #1 said staff take turns spending time with Resident #2 especially when she was upset or wandering without purpose. Resident #2 preferred the company of one particular male CNA and thought he was her husband. She would get upset when his shift was over or he had to leave her to do something else.
The ASD said Resident #2 enjoyed socializing with staff and would want staff individualized attention. Afternoons were difficult for the resident, but the resident could present with negative behaviors any time of day. The ASD and other staff would let Resident #2 spend time in their office when Resident #2 was having a particularly hard time calming down. The resident's family was also instrumental in helping the facility manage Resident #2's behaviors. Family would talk to the resident on the phone/facetime and stop in for visits. The resident's family provided two life like cats for the resident; Resident #2 had cats when she lived in her own home and found the company of cats calming. When diversionary activities and snacks did not work, giving the resident space and monitoring her from a far could be helpful in making sure she was not combative towards her peers.
The ASD said during times when Resident #2 was calling out for mama and daddy, she was most difficult to calm. Taking the resident outside to look for neighborhood cats seemed to give her purpose and have a calming effect. There were a few neighborhood cats who would come up to Resident #2 looking for affection.
C. Record review
1. Behavioral tracking
Review of Resident #2 behavior tracking recorded by CNA staff revealed the resident displayed aggressive and other negative behaviors on almost a daily basis. Over the past 30 days from 5/29/22 to 6/28/22, Resident #2 was observed with the following behavioral symptoms: crying, yelling/screaming, kicking, pushing, grabbing, pinching/ scratching/ spitting, biting, wandering, using abusive language, threatening, and rejecting care.
-However, the behavioral tracking documentation failed to provide data on the duration of Resident #2's behavioral symptoms or any interventions attempted to de-escalate Resident #2 symptoms to document if effective or not effective.
Review of behavior tracking recorded by the nurses on the resident June 2022 medication administration record (MAR) revealed an order that read: Behavior charting every shift. Behaviors: Delusions, biting, spitting, kicking, using profanities, yelling out, crying, looking for deceased family.
Record number of episodes; side effects (injuries); and interventions (one on one, redirection, and distraction).
-Documentation in the MAR revealed the resident had behaviors only one to two times a week in contract to the almost daily behaviors tracked by the CNAs on the behavior tracking (see above).
-Progress notes revealed details of a few resident behaviors records (see above); however, the behavior tracking did not document the effectiveness of intervention used.
5/12/22 at 6:40 p.m., Behavior charting note read in part: Describe behavior mood: (Resident #2 was) yelling in the country kitchen, pushing chairs over, stating she wanted to be left alone, attempting to pull the cable box from the wall. What was the resident doing prior to or at the time of behavior/mood: Relaxing in a wheelchair in the hallway. Interventions attempted: Staff attempted to provide one on one, provided sandwich and drink, offered blanket, offered resident baby dolls and stuffed cat, offered periods of rest, music played, re-approached by different staff members. Offered to call her (family). Resident assisted back to her room where she allowed the nurse to assess blood glucose. Blood glucose was 182. Effectiveness of the interventions: Initially, residents agitated, continued with behaviors. Resident agreed to speak with (family), but there was no answer. Resident continued with agitation and yelling. Approximately 20 minutes after insulin administration, the resident was weepy, grabbing onto staff members hands, but was able to calm down and eat lunch, resting afterwards.
-5/22/22 at 7:25 p.m. Wellness note read in part: At approximately 4:40 p.m., this nurse saw Resident #2 wheeling herself past the medication cart and down the long hall. Resident was upset about her FSBG (finger stick for blood glucose assessment) that had just been checked. At 4:45 p.m., this nurse heard Resident #6 yelling out get her away from me she's hitting me nurse ran to resident and saw Resident #2 holding on to Resident #6s wheelchair . Resident #6 was sitting in the doorway of her room waiting for assistance from staff. No hitting seen by the nurse. CNA heading down the long hallway at the same time. Nurse and CNA were able to separate residents. This nurse in to talk to and assess Resident #6, resident states that another resident grabbed her wheelchair and ' wouldn't let go ' and then ' socked me in the back of the head. ' Resident denies any pain at this time but states that it did hurt when (Resident #2) hit her. No redness, swelling or bruising noted, ROM (range of motion) in neck and arms intact. Nurse then to Resident #2 to assess resident, remains combative with nurse attempting to spit and strike staff. No redness or swelling noted to hands or arms.
-6/16/22 at 11:11 a.m., Social services note read in part: Resident has been having outbursts about her mamma and daddy this morning. She has been screaming throughout the facility. SSD (social services director) invited resident into her office to give her some time away from the other staff and residents. Resident #2 shared her stories and concerns with her family. Resident continues to cry and scream out. SSD asked the resident if she was hungry and she said yes. SSD asked the kitchen to bring her a snack and drink.
The most recent progress note on 6/18/22 at 3:25 p.m. revealed that Resident #2's peers continued to be at risk of being a victim of resident-to-resident altercations from a physical confrontation initiated by Resident #2, which documented Resident #2 became agitated during dining services, and started swinging around a cloth-clothing protector and hit another resident with the cloth. Staff separated the two residents and placed Resident #2 on one to one supervision during the shift. Neither resident was injured in the incident.
2. Care plan
Resident #2's comprehensive care plan, revealed the following needs:
Care focus for impaired activity participation, revised 5/5/22: I enjoy playing Bingo, spelling, folding towels, playing with the baby doll, listening to country music, having my nails done, crafts, watching animal videos on a tablet and socializing with people. I like to facetime my (family) on the ipad. I like to watch shows on occasion on the television. My favorite snacks are goldfish crackers and PBJ (peanut butter and jelly) sandwiches. I raised farm animals such as sheep, goats and chickens. I love cats and get excited when I see one. I love to play dominoes and go outside when the weather is good. Since I am in a wheelchair, staff will assist me to activities outside of my room. When I am having some behavior issues, taking me outside sometimes helps with my mood.
I am at risk for unsafe wandering and at risk of falling.
-Interventions included: Go outside when weather permits if resident is having behaviors.
-Staff will encourage resident to listen to music.
-Staff will offer an ipad tablet to watch funny animal videos for her enjoyment.
Care focus for wandering/elopement, revised 12/13/21. At risk for elopement due to dementia with behavioral issues. Interventions included:
-Assess and anticipate resident's needs: food, thirst, toileting needs, comfort level, body positioning, pain, etc.
-Assess resident's understanding of the situation. Allow time for the resident to express self and feelings towards the situation.
-Complete 15 minute checks for active Wandering/Elopement
-Give clear explanation of all care activities prior to and as they occur during each contact.
-Interventions when noticing resident eloping or showing signs and symptoms include: redirecting by calling family, provide with reading materials, one on one visits, reminiscing about family, watching television, listening to calming music in a low-stimulus environment, and holding a baby doll.
-Monitor and analyze key times, places, circumstances, triggers, and what deescalates behavior and document.
-Provide structured activities such as word search puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, reading material, video calls with family, one on one visits, holding a doll, and reminiscing.
Care focus for dementia management revised 10/21/21. (Resident name) has moderately impaired decision making ability with short and long term memory recall. Resident requires cues and supervision. At risk for behavioral behaviors such as agitation, anxiety as evidenced by biting; yelling; using profanity; spitting and kicking; trying to get out of wheelchair; not wanting to be alone; tearful; hallucinations and delusions (looking for family and seeing things that are not present during daily routine.) Goal: Resident will function at the highest practical level without any preventable decline in orientation, memory, and judgment. Interventions:
-Do not rush resident or show impatience while performing care.
-Explain the purpose of the visit throughout the visit.
-Gently reorient resident as needed.
-Introduce yourself to resident and call the resident by name each time addressed.
-Keep resident informed of activities taking place.
-Monitor Behaviors of Agitation and anxiety: Biting; yelling; using profanities; spitting; kicking; not wanting to be alone; tearful; delusions.
-Offer resident her baby doll as it aids in calming her down.
-Praise resident when decisions are made.
-Provide reassurance to assure resident feels safe and secure.
-Show resident items of familiarity and pictures of family to help resident stay oriented.
Care focus for depression, revised 12/13/21: (Resident name) had a diagnosis of depression. Goal: Resident will continue to function at current level with no signs or symptoms of depression. Interventions: Encourage (resident name) to express feelings of anger, frustration, sadness, etc. Provide support and reassurance.
-Monitor for signs and symptoms of depression, i.e. crying, tearfulness, searching for family, yelling out, changes in sleep pattern or appetite & negative statements.
-Offer outside time, Calming music in a low-stimulus environment, family zoom calls, snacks and activities to redirect resident during behaviors.
-Offer resident her baby doll as it aids in calming her down.
Care focus for behavioral issues, revised 12/13/21: Goal: Will have no verbal or physical outburst towards others. Interventions:
-One to one (1:1) therapeutic conversation.
-Distraction or redirect resident by talking about family, holding baby a doll, or offering activities of choice such as coloring.
-Encourage family visits.
-Encourage socialization with residents of similar interests following social distancing guidelines.
-Invite/encourage to attend activities of choice.
-Monitor every shift for episodes describing behavior and record on medicalization administration record (MAR).
-Notify social services, nurse manager and NHA of all behaviors.
-Offer emotional support
-Staff will encourage regular family visits. Assist with calls, video calls and window visits.
-Staff will encourage resident to express feelings.
VI. Administrative interview
The NHA was interviewed on 6/29/22 at 1:45 p.m. The NHA said the interdisciplinary team (IDT) had several discussions about Resident #2 behaviors and the IDT determined Resident #2 would be better served in a dedicated memory care unit that specializes in dementia managed care but the referral fell through when the facility decline to accept Resident #2 due to behavioral history. The IDT reassessed Resident #2 needs and provided an all staff dementia management training with specific referenced to how to monitor and provide redirection care and support to Resident #2. Although Resident #2 responded best to three or four particular staff, each staff had to have the knowledge and skills to prove care plan intervention to Resident #2 for the most effective behavioral management.
In addition to staff training, the IDT recognized the resident's family was instrumental in assisting with behavioral redirection. Family visits and support plays a key role in offering the resident calming and security. Resident #2's family brought in the life like cats that meow and purr and engage in video calls when they cannot be present. Staff have been directed to provide Resident #2 with one-to-one supervision and support when she was wandering and upset at the same time. It is important to meet Resident #2 in her world, and acknowledge her present state of mind, without trying to orient her to reality. Staff should encouraging Resident #2 to vent her feelings and offer simple choices with daily activities.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals were labeled and stored in accordance with accepted professional standards, in one of one medic...
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Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals were labeled and stored in accordance with accepted professional standards, in one of one medication storage rooms.
Specifically, the facility failed to ensure the medication storage room was secure with wandering residents nearby.
I. Facility policy
The Storage of Medication policy, revised in November 2020, was provided by the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 6/29/22 at 12:49 p.m. via email. The policy included:
Compartments (including, but not limited to, drawers, cabinets, rooms, refrigerators, carts, and boxes) containing drugs and biologicals are locked when not in use.
II. Observation and interview
The medication storage room was propped open on 6/26/22 at 2:15 p.m. There were two residents wandering in the hallway at the same time. Registered nurse (RN) #1 said she did not realize the medication room had been propped open. She said her and the director of nursing (DON) had been in and out of the medication storage room all day.
III. Interview
The DON was interviewed on 6/29/22 at 1:04 p.m. She said the medication storage room should not have been propped open. She said when it was brought to her attention education was provided on the importance of keeping the medication storage room secure at all times especially when there are wandering residents for their safety also.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0883
(Tag F0883)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to implement policies and procedures related to pneumococcal im...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to implement policies and procedures related to pneumococcal immunizations for two (#6 and #12) of five residents reviewed for immunizations out of 15 sample residents.
Specifically, the facility failed to offer and provide the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) and or pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) to Resident #6 and #12.
Findings include:
I. Professional standard
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older, United States, 2022, retrieved on 7/5/22, from: https://www. cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf, The document read in pertinent part: Routine vaccination - pneumococcal
-For those ages 19 to 64 with an additional risk factor or another indication was: One (1) dose PCV15 (pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate vaccine PCV15 Vaxneuvance) followed by PPSV23 (pneumococcal 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine PPSV23 Pneumovax 23)or one (1) dose PCV20 (pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine PCV20 Prevnar 20). (see notes)
-For those over the age of 65 who meet age requirement and lack documentation of vaccination, or lack evidence of past infection was: One (1) dose PCV15 followed by PPSV23 or one (1) dose PCV20.
Special situations: age [AGE]-64 years with certain underlying medical conditions or other risk factors who have not previously received a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine or whose previous vaccination history is unknown: One (1) dose PCV15 or one (1) dose PCV20. If PCV15 is used, this should be followed by a dose of PPSV23 given at least 1 year after the PCV15 dose. A minimum interval of 8 weeks between PCV15 and PPSV23 can be considered for adults with an immunocompromising condition, cochlear implant, or cerebrospinal fluid leak to minimize the risk of invasive pneumococcal disease caused by serotypes unique to PPSV23 in these vulnerable groups.
-Note: Immunocompromising conditions include chronic renal failure, nephrotic syndrome, immunodeficiency, iatrogenic immunosuppression, generalized malignancy, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hodgkin disease, leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, solid organ transplants, congenital or acquired asplenia, sickle cell disease, or other hemoglobinopathies.
-Note: Underlying medical conditions or other risk factors include alcoholism, chronic heart/liver/lung disease, chronic renal failure, cigarette smoking, cochlear implant, congenital or acquired asplenia, CSF (cerebral spinal fluid) leak, diabetes mellitus, generalized malignancy, HIV, Hodgkin disease, immunodeficiency, iatrogenic immunosuppression, leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, nephrotic syndrome, solid organ transplants, or sickle cell disease or other hemoglobinopathies.
For guidance for patients who have already received a previous dose of PCV13 and/or PPSV23, see www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7104a1.htm.
II. Facility policy
The Pneumococcal Vaccine policy, revised August 2016, was provided by the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 6/29/22 at 9:44 a.m. The policy read in pertinent part: All residents will be offered the Pneumovax (pneumococcal vaccine) to aid in preventing pneumococcal infections (e.g., pneumonia). For residents who receive the vaccine, the date of vaccination, lot number, expiration date, person administering, and the site of vaccination will be documented in the resident's medical record.
Administration of the pneumococcal vaccination or revaccinations will be made in accordance with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations at the time of the vaccination.
-The facility policy was not up to date with the 2022 changes in pneumococcal vaccines (see professional reference listed above).
III. Resident #6
A. Resident status
Resident #6, age [AGE] years old, was admitted on [DATE] and readmitted [DATE]. According to the June 2022 computerized physician's orders (CPO) diagnosis included hemiplegia (a severe or complete loss of strength or paralysis on one side of the body) and hemiparesis (a mild or partial weakness or loss of strength on one side of the body), following a stroke; chronic kidney disease- stage 3; and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The 5/28/22 minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident had intact cognition as evidenced by a score of 15 out of 15 on the brief interview for mental status (BIMS). The resident was usually understood but had difficulty communicating some words or furnishing thoughts and was able if prompted or given time and usually understood conversation but missed some part of the intended message.
The resident was receiving oxygen therapy.
According to the MDS assessment, the resident's pneumonia vaccine was up to date.
-However, the resident's electronic medical record (EMR) documented the resident was not offered, did not refuse and did not receive the PPSV23 vaccine.
B. Resident interview
Resident #6 declined an interview.
C. Record review
The resident electronic medical record (EMR) contained one signed informed consent form, for the PCV13 signed by the resident on 3/14/19. There was no informed consent form to either accept or refuse the PPSV23.
The informed consent for the PCV13 vaccine indicated the resident refused the vaccine documenting already received the vaccine on 11/1/2018.
-The resident's EMR failed to document a conversation with the resident or physician with regard to the status and recommendation for the resident to receive the PPSV23 vaccine.
IV. Resident #12
A. Resident status
Resident #12, age [AGE] years old, was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2022 CPO diagnosis included diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease- stage 3 and dementia.
The 5/13/22 MDS assessment revealed the resident had severely impaired cognition as evidenced by a score of seven out of 15 on the BIMS. The resident usually understood conversations but had difficulty communicating some words or furnishing thoughts and was able if prompted or given time and usually understood conversation but missed some part of the intended message.
According to the MDS assessment, the resident's pneumonia vaccine was up to date.
-However, the resident's EMR documented the resident was not offered, did not refuse and did not receive the second pneumococcal vaccine (see record review below).
B. Resident interview
Resident #12 was interviewed on 6/28/22 at 3:22 p.m. Resident #12 was unable to comment on her vaccination status.
C. Record review
The resident's EMR failed to document any signed informed consent or discussion with the resident's legal representative and/or physician with regard to the status and recommendation for the resident to receive either the PCV13 or the PPSV23 vaccines.
The resident's EMR vaccination record revealed the resident received the Pneumovax Dose 1 on 10/24/06 but there was no documentation of receipt or the second recommended pneumococcal vaccination.
V. Staff interview
The NHA was interviewed on 6/29/22 at 1:28 p.m. The NHA said the facility provided vaccines based on guidance from the pharmacy. Nursing staff reviewed the resident record for vaccination status upon admission, educated the resident about the benefits of vaccines and obtained informed consent prior to giving a vaccine. The facility had a form the resident or resident's legal representative signed for consent or refusal for any vaccine offered by the facility. If the resident consented to receive the first dose of one of the pneumococcal series vaccines the second dose would be entered into the resident's medication administration record, so the nurse would be prompted to administer the second dose vaccine when the resident was due for the second dose vaccine as recommended by the pharmacy.
The NHA said she would review Resident #6 and #12 medical records for additional consent forms and to see why there was no commendation for each resident second dose of pneumococcal vaccine being administered, scheduled or refused.
VI. Follow up
No additional documentation was provided at the conclusion of the survey on 6/29/22 based on the NHA interview (see above).
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure certified nurse aides (CNA) were able to demonstrate competencies in skills and techniques necessary to care for residents' needs, ...
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Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure certified nurse aides (CNA) were able to demonstrate competencies in skills and techniques necessary to care for residents' needs, as identified through resident assessments, and described in the plan of care.
Specifically, the facility failed to ensure CNA staff had completed competencies prior to providing cares for four out of four CNAs reviewed for competencies.
Findings include:
I. Record review
The nursing home administrator (NHA) provided requested employee records on 6/29/22 at 8:05 a.m. Review of the employee files revealed the four certified nurse aides (#1, #2, #3 and #4) did not have any competencies completed.
CNA #1, #2, #3 and #4 were identified as working on the current schedule provided by the facility.
II. Interview
CNA #1 was interviewed on 6/28/22 at 9:26 a.m. She said she was not sure when she had her competencies reviewed.
CNA #2 was interviewed on 6/28/22 at 9:28 a.m. She said she did not remember having her skills checked off by anyone recently.
The NHA was interviewed on 6/29/22 at 11:40 a.m. She said she was not aware the CNA competencies had not been done. She said they were important to ensure the staff had the correct competencies to provide cares identified through resident assessments, and described in the plan of care.