SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** VI. Women's secured unit
1. Resident #9
A. Resident status
Resident #9, age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** VI. Women's secured unit
1. Resident #9
A. Resident status
Resident #9, age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses included diabetes mellitus type 2, and Alzheimer's disease.
The 3/18/21 minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident with severe cognitive impairment with a brief interview for mental status score of 0 out of 15. She required extensive assistance with two persons physical assistance for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. She required total dependence of one person for bathing. She required supervision and one person assistance for locomotion on/off unit in a wheelchair. She required supervision and setup help only with eating. Rejection of care occurred for one to three days. Behaviors occurred one to three days for physical and verbal symptoms directed toward others.
B. Observations
On 6/7/21 at 5:30 p.m., Resident #9 was observed to eat her meal. The resident ate with her fingers and hands. The resident consumed the entire 240 cc of juice, however, was not offered any refills. No refills of drinks offered in the dining area. Resident #9 finished her fruit cup and the caregiver asked if she was done eating. Resident #9 spoke, however, it was not understood, the CNA walked away and did not ask the resident to repeat. Resident #9 reached her hand out to the CNA, however, the CNA walked by her and did not address the resident. Resident #9 was observed to pick up the empty fruit cup and was using her fingers she was putting her fingers into the cup, and licking her fingers, although, although the bowl was empty. Resident #9 did not wear a clothing protector during the meal and had food on her shirt.
On 6/9/21 at 11:10 a.m., the lunch cart arrived. Resident #9 was served at 11:25 am. Resident #9 ate turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and green beans with her hands and fingers. The resident was not offered a clothing protector, and therefore, she was dropping food onto her clothes.
2. Resident #42
A. Resident Status:
Resident #42, age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses included Alzheimer's disease, dementia with behavioral disturbance, and depressive disorders.
The 5/4/21 minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident with severe cognitive impairment with a brief interview for mental status score of 0 out of 15. She required extensive assistance with one person for bed mobility, transfers, toilet use, and personal hygiene. She required extensive assistance with two persons for dressing. She walks in the corridors with supervision and requires supervision with setup help only for eating. She is totally dependent for bathing. She has physical and verbal behavioral symptoms directed toward others one to three days. She had rejection of care behavior one to three days. She has wandering behavior four to six days but less than daily.
B. Observations
On 6/8/21 at 11:44 a.m., Resident #42 was observed to eat her meal on a rolling table with her hands and fingers from multiple bowls of food. She wore no clothing protector, and no meal assistance was provided beyond set up. Resident #42 dropped a bowl of food on the floor and her dinner roll was on her lap. She picked up the food pieces off the table/TV tray. Resident#42 started to pick up the dinner roll off of her lap and then it fell on the floor. Resident #42 said oh in a disappointed tone. She continued to pick up leftover pieces of food from the table. The resident was not provide any assistance, and was not given another dinner roll. The CNA approached the resident and asked if she could wash her hands, although the resident respond yes, Resident #42 continued to eat her food with her hands as her hands were being washed. The CNA proceeded to remove the rolling table, however, the resident said, no,no, no. The CNA proceeded to wash her hands and face, and cleaned the food off of her lap. The resident did not have a clothing protector and the resident's clothes were soiled with the meal, as the resident began to walk away.
On 6/9/21 at 11:10 a.m., Resident #42 had 5 small bowls of food in front of her. A spoon was on the tray, however, the resident used her hands and fingers to eat. No clothing protector was used. The CNA sat to help the resident for a minute however, got called away to help pass out drinks. Resident #42 started to eat a paper napkin. The CNA noticed after a few minutes and removed the napkin from the resident.
VII. Additional interviews
The nursing home administrator (NHA) and the director of nursing (DON) were interviewed on 6/15/21 at 4:41 p.m. The DON recognized that the residents had complaints of not enough staff to take care of everyone. She said that the facility was actively recruiting nursing staff. The DON said the residents should always get the care which they need and request, without feeling disrespected. The call lights should be answered timely.
Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure eight (#2, #3, #6, #9 #13, #42 #49 and #27) out of 45 residents were treated in a respectful and dignified manner.
Specifically, the facility failed to ensure residents experienced a dignified living experience by having enough staff to care for everyone, answering the call lights timely and to follow up with the residents as to the plan to ensure the facility had enough staff to care for everyone. The feeling of dehumanization, and treated in an undignified manner is evidenced by the residents' interviews.
Cross-reference F725 for failure to maintain sufficient staffing; and
Cross-reference F744 dementia care
Findings include:
I. Resident #3
A. Resident status
Resident #3, age [AGE], was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses included type two diabetes mellitus, hypertension, thyroid disorder, and anxiety disorder.
The 3/4/21 quarterly minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident was cognitively intact with a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 14 out of 15. The resident required limited assistance with one person physical assistance for bed mobility, toileting, and personal hygiene. She required extensive assistance and one person physical assistance with transfers and dressing.
B. Resident interview
Resident #3 was interviewed on 6/14/21 at 2:00 p.m. Resident #3 said there had been times when she had waited so long for staff to assist her to the bathroom that she had an accident. She said that it made her feel degraded and stupid.
II. Resident #6
A. Resident status
Resident #6, age [AGE], was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses included type two diabetes mellitus, abnormal weight loss, amebic liver absence, retention of urine, and chronic pancreatitis.
The 4/28/21 quarterly minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident was cognitively intact with a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 13 out of 15. The resident required supervision and setup help only with bed mobility, transfers, walking, eating, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene. The resident was not coded as having any refusal of care.
B. Resident interview
Resident #6 was interviewed on 6/8/21 at 10:07 a.m. Resident #6 said the younger staff, particularly the nursing aides, could be very rude. He said when he went to sleep at night he would turn on his call light so staff could turn off the lights in his room. He said the staff acted like the request was a huge chore for them and would sometimes leave the room without even turning off the light as he had requested. He said he was not afraid of staff but was tired of the attitudes that some staff had when they came to assist him.
III. Resident #13
A. Resident status
Resident #13, age [AGE], was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses included type two diabetes mellitus, hypertension, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
The 3/23/21 quarterly minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident had moderate cognitive impairments with a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 10 out of 15. The resident required supervision and setup help only with bed mobility, transfers, walking, eating, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene.
B. Resident interview
Resident #13 was interviewed on 6/14/21 at 2:00 p.m. Resident #13 said that sometimes there were not enough staff available to get help when needed. He said that some of the staff would not help him with his care needs and would leave him to do it himself. He said that when he asked the staff to help him with something they would often tell him they would have to get back to him and then they would never come back or he would never get an answer. He said that when staff refused to help him or did not follow up with him he felt lousy.
IV. Resident #49
A. Resident status
Resident #49, under the age of 70, was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses included type two diabetes mellitus, cerebrovascular accident (CVA), and schizophrenia.
The 5/9/21 quarterly minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident was cognitively intact with a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 14 out of 15. The resident was independent and required no help from staff with bed mobility, transfers, walking, eating, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene.
B. Resident interview
Resident #49 was interviewed on 6/14/21 at 2:00 p.m. Resident #49 said that he did not feel that staff treated him with dignity and respect as he was only required supervision with activities of daily living, when he requested help with a task, the staff would respond in a way which made him feel he was bothering them.
V. Resident #27
A. Resident status
Resident #27, over the age [AGE], was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses included type two diabetes mellitus, anemia, and coronary artery disease.
The 4/22/21 quarterly minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident had no cognitive impairment with a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15. The resident required extensive assistance with one person physical assistance for bed mobility, transferring, and dressing. He required limited assistance with one person physical assistance for toileting and personal hygiene.
B. Resident interview
Resident #27 was interviewed on 6/14/21 at 2:00 p.m. Resident #27 said staff complained about helping him with personal hygeine when help was requested.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure one (#12) out of one out of 45 total sampled residents were...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure one (#12) out of one out of 45 total sampled residents were provided prompt efforts by the facility to resolve a grievance.
Findings included:
I. Facility policy and procedure
The Grievance policy revised May 2017 was provided by the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 6/10/21 at 1:30 p.m. It revealed, in pertinent part, the facility actively resolves a concern submitted orally or in writing to any member of the facility staff. The administrator acts as the grievance official and is responsible for overseeing the grievance/concern process, receiving and tracking all concerns through conclusion and maintaining the confidentiality of all information associated with the concern. The grievance official would inform the individual filing the concern of the resolution as soon as possible or no later than 72 hours after receipt of the concern.
II. Resident status
Resident #12, age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 computerized physician orders (CPOs), the resident's diagnosis included diabetes mellitus.
The 3/23/21 minimum data set (MDS) assessment, revealed the resident was cognitively intact with a brief interview for a mental status(BIMs) score of 13 out of 15. She required supervision with all activities of daily living (ADLs).
III. Resident interview
The resident was interviewed on 6/7/21 at 10:30 a.m. She said she had a sculpture medallion her friend brought from the Holy land. She said sometimes in December 2020, she was moved to another unit because of COVID-19. She said when she returned to her previous room, she was missing her medallion. She said she reported it to the social service director (SSD). She said since she reported her missing medallion, no one has followed up with her. She said the facility had not offered her any resolution of her missing item. She said it was dear to her and she missed it.
IV. Record review
A review of the resident's medical record did not reveal documentation regarding her missing item she reported to the SSD.
V. Staff interviews
The SSD was interviewed on 6/10/21 at 2:15 p.m. She said the grievance process was when a resident reports a concern, the staff who the resident reported the concern to would fill out a grievance form for the resident and report it to SSD. She said she was responsible to address grievances and follow-up to ensure a resolution was reached and that the resident or legal representative was satisfied. She said resident #12 reported to her sometimes in December 2020 that her medallion was missing. She said she filled out a grievance form and she followed-up with the resident, but could not find the grievance form.
There was no documentation that the resident ' s grievance was addressed.
The NHA was interviewed on 6/15/21 at 5:15 p.m. she said the process was when a resident voiced a concern, a grievance form should be filled out and given to the appropriate department. She said the SSD was responsible to ensure grievances were follow-up and resolved. She said she was not aware Resident #12 medallion was missing. She said she became aware during the survey when the SSD mentioned it to her. She said she would be more involved with the grievance process moving forward.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0603
(Tag F0603)
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, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents had the right to be free from involuntary seclusion not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms for two (#28 and #71) of 11 residents reviewed for placement on a secured unit, out of 45 total sample residents.
Specifically, the facility failed to properly assess Resident #28 and Resident #71 for a continued stay on the secure unit.
Findings include:
I. Facility demographics
The facility ' s male secure unit had to be entered and exited through locked doors utilizing a keypad code. There was also a door at one end of the unit with a keypad code which led outside to a courtyard. Residents were allowed outside on the courtyard patio with staff supervision. The secure unit had 11 residents who were residing on the unit at the time of the survey. The residents did not have the code to the keypads on any of the doors.
In addition to the locked secure units, the facility utilized a wander guard alert system for residents who were an elopement risk but resided out on the main floor. The residents had a wander guard bracelet attached to their person. The bracelet would set off an alarm to alert staff if the residents attempted to exit a facility door.
The social services director (SSD) was interviewed on 6/15/21 at 9:24 a.m. The SSD said for a resident to qualify to reside on the secure unit they had to have a diagnosis of dementia and have a need for the secure unit, such as being an elopement risk. She said residents sometimes needed a smaller environment to help with issues such as anxiety.
The SSD said the facility had a committee which conducted quarterly and as needed reviews of all the residents living on the secure unit to determine if each resident continued to meet the requirements for residing on the secure unit. She said the committee was made up of the life engagement coordinator (LEC), the director of nursing (DON), the assistant director of nursing (ADON), the staff development coordinator (SDC), the SSD, the minimum data set (MDS) assessment coordinator, and the secure unit community liaison (SUCL), who was an outside consultant.
The SSD said the committee met weekly to review residents for the secure unit continued stay. She said the life engagement coordinator (LEC) was in charge of ensuring each resident was reviewed on a quarterly basis. The SSD said the SUCL would come to some of the meetings, however, if she could not attend the meeting, she would review what the committee discussed and either agree or disagree with the committee. She said the committee members all signed the Special Care Unit Continued Stay Review forms.
II. Resident #28
A. Resident status
Resident #28, age less than 70, was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 CPO, diagnoses included unspecified dementia with behavioral disturbance, unspecified injury of head, multiple sclerosis, and vascular dementia with behavioral disturbance.
The 4/15/21 MDS assessment revealed the resident was cognitively intact with a BIMS of 15 out of 15. He was independent with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. He did not exhibit any physical or verbal behaviors directed toward others, nor did he exhibit any other behavioral symptoms not directed toward others. He did not exhibit any wandering behaviors.
B. Resident interview
Resident #28 was interviewed on 6/9/21 at 11:59 a.m. Resident #28 said it was okay living in the unit, however he said sometimes it would be nice to go out of the unit. He said he did not know the code for the secure unit doors. He said he had never had a room out on the main floor of the facility. He said it might be nice to live in a room that was not on the unit, but he did not know if the facility would let him try a different room.
C. Observations
On 6/9/21 at 12:17 p.m., Resident #28 was observed walking to the dining room. He walked down to the dining room and then went back to his room. He stopped to talk to a laundry aide who was delivering clothes before he went back into his room and sat down in his recliner. He did not exhibit any wandering behavior.
On 6/10/21 at 9:17 a.m., Resident #28 was observed sitting in the recliner in his room using his iPad.
On 6/14/21 at 4:30 p.m., the resident was observed sitting in the recliner in his room using his iPad.
Resident #28 was observed on numerous other occasions during the survey either in his room sitting in his recliner, in the dining room, or occasionally out in the common area. There were no observations of the resident exhibiting any wandering behaviors.
D. Record review
Review of Resident #28 ' s comprehensive care plan, initiated on 5/12/16 and revised on 6/8/21 revealed the resident had a need for placement on the secure unit due to his behavior problems related to dementia and depression. The resident had a history of making sexual comments and advances to staff, other residents, and visitors, a history of defecating or urinating on the floor, and would become intrusive in other people ' s space. He resided on the male secure unit due to his history of being sexually inappropriate with women. Pertinent interventions included discussing the resident ' s behavior with him, if reasonable, explaining/reinforcing to the resident why the behavior was inappropriate and/or unacceptable, intervening as necessary to protect the rights and safety of others, and rewarding the resident for appropriate behavior by attending activities off the secure unit as indicated.
Resident #28 was on behavior monitoring related to unspecified dementia with behavioral disturbances. Staff was to monitor for the following resident behaviors: making fun of others, touching others to make them angry and defecating in inappropriate places.
Resident #28 ' s behavior monitoring records were reviewed for the months of February, March, April, May, and June 2021. There were no behaviors documented for any of the days during all five months.
Review of Resident #28 ' s electronic medical record (EMR) revealed the following behavior progress notes:
-2/8/2020: Second instance of resident walking in hallways in just his underwear.
-2/24/2020: Patient requested his chew as the fire alarm was going off. Instructed the patient to come back because we were tending to the alarm. Patient proceeded to walk back to his room and he immediately pooped on his floor.
-11/25/2020: It was reported to this writer that Resident #28 had asked to take a shower. Staff said they would help him get in but not at that moment. Resident #28 then proceeded to his room where he defecated on the floor which then got all over his shoes. When asked why it happened, Resident #28 stated I pooped my pants, sorry. Staff were able to clean the room along with laundry cleaning his shoes.
-4/11/21: Patient was observed by this nurse twice calling his mother asking her when she will be coming to pick him up. He stated that the staff here is going to call her to set up the move. Patient pacing most of the afternoon with anxious disposition. Attempted to involve him in an activity and he refused. Will monitor.
Further review of the resident ' s progress notes did not reveal any other behavior notes. There were no progress notes documenting sexually inappropriate behaviors.
The 3/9/21 quarterly Social Services Assessment Note documented Resident #28 had no recent behaviors and he appeared controlled. The assessment documented the resident had past behaviors which included inappropriate touching and teasing other residents.
A physician's visit progress note dated 5/19/21 documented Resident #28 had a diagnosis of vascular dementia with mild behavior disturbance. The progress note further documented the resident ' s psychosexual behavior was stable, and staff had no new concerns regarding the resident.
The Special Care Unit Consent was signed by Resident #28's power of attorney (POA) upon his admission to the facility on 6/12/13. The consent read in pertinent : I give my consent for [name of resident] to be placed on a special care unit for his/her safety and security due to his/her present status with dementia. I understand that he/she will be evaluated quarterly according to facility policy for continued stay. If the evaluation team finds that the continued stay on the unit is no longer appropriate, the resident and/or the resident representative will be informed.
-The consent form was not signed by Resident #28, despite the fact the resident had a BIMS of 15 out of 15, indicating he was cognitively intact.
The Special Care Unit Continued Stay Review Form dated 6/2/21 documented a continued stay on the secure unit was appropriate for Resident #28, and was signed by the evaluation team.
The following statements on the continued stay form were checked:
-Continues to profit by structured environment, including specialized activities;
-Significant behavior problem that seriously disrupts the rights of other residents;
-Less restrictive alternatives unsuccessful;
-Legal authority established.
The statement Habitually wanders, or would wander and not be able to find way back was not checked on the form.
The description of resident issues on the continued stay form read in pertinent part, Diagnosis of dementia, behaviors that require more supervision. Resident will instigate arguments with peers by making fun of their disability, knocking hats off, poking at them stating he ' s only teasing. History of urinating or defecating in public areas. Resident does well in a calm, consistent environment.
An Elopement Risk assessment dated [DATE] documented Resident #28 had a score of 12 and was at risk for elopement, however, only two of seven questions were completed on the assessment. The two questions completed on the assessment documented that the resident was ambulatory and verbalized a desire or plan to leave the facility unauthorized/unsupervised.
An Elopement Risk assessment dated [DATE] was fully completed and documented Resident #28 had not expressed a desire or plan to leave the facility unauthorized/unsupervised and had no history of elopement attempts. The elopement risk score was calculated at a 10, which indicated the resident was a low risk for elopement.
Review of Resident #28 ' s EMR revealed no documentation indicating an attempt at a less restrictive alternative than the secure unit had been conducted for the resident.
Further review of Resident #28 ' s EMR revealed no documentation indicating the resident had been given opportunities to come out of the secure unit for supervised activities.
E. Staff interviews
Registered nurse (RN) #1 was interviewed on 6/9/21 at 12:20 p.m. RN #1 said residents had to have a diagnosis of dementia and a risk of elopement in order to qualify to reside on the facility ' s secure units. She said Resident #28 had a diagnosis of dementia and he mostly stayed in his room. She said he would mainly come out of his room for meals and some activities. She said he liked to engage with the residents who were closer to his age and could converse with him. RN #1 said Resident #28 had a history of behaviors such as defecating on the floor and making inappropriate comments at times. She said he had not exhibited any behaviors in at least six months to a year.
The SSD was interviewed on 6/15/21 at 9:24 a.m. The SSD said Resident #28 was not an elopement risk. She said he had a history of sexually inappropriate behaviors. She said he had a history of making sexually inappropriate comments to women. The SSD said if Resident #28 were currently being assessed for admission to the secure unit, the sexual comments would probably not warrant a reason for being admitted to the secure unit. However, she said the current staff inherited him because he had been in the secure unit before any of them had been employed at the facility. The SSD said the facility had done trials with the resident out on the main floor during supervised activities. She said he would make sexually inappropriate comments during the activities. She said the activity trials and the behaviors exhibited should be documented in Resident #28 ' s EMR. The SSD said it was likely there was not documentation of recent supervised activities with the resident on the main floor because of the COVID-19 restrictions. She said the EMR should have documentation of his sexually inappropriate behaviors with the female staff who worked on the secure unit. (See findings of record review above.)
The LEC and the nursing home administrator (NHA) were interviewed together on 6/15/21 at 10:23 a.m. The LEC said she was responsible for ensuring the residents on the secure unit were reviewed for a continued stay on a quarterly basis. She said when she had seen Resident #28 out on the main floor, he appeared a bit overwhelmed. She said she did not know if his activity out of the secure unit was documented.
The NHA said she had not witnessed any sexually inappropriate behaviors with Resident #28. She said the 6/6/21 continued stay review did not document that Resident #28 was a wandering risk, but it did document he was intrusive to others by making fun of them and sometimes defecating on the floor. The NHA agreed that those behaviors could also be exhibited by other residents who resided on the main floor.
Resident #28 ' s behavior monitoring records for the months of February, March, April, May, and June 2021 were reviewed with the SSD on 6/15/21 at 6:51 p.m. The SSD confirmed there were no behaviors documented for any days during all five months. Resident #28 ' s behavior progress notes were also reviewed with the SSD. She agreed that the EMR did not contain staff documentation to support a continued stay based on current behaviors due to the lack of documentation. She said staff should be documenting behaviors if the resident exhibited any.
]III. Resident #71
A. Resident status
Resident #71, age less than 70, was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 CPO, diagnoses included anxiety disorder, unspecified, alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder, ulcer of esophagus without bleeding, alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced persisting dementia.
The 6/1/21 MDS assessment revealed the resident had severe cognitive impairment with a BIMS of six out of 15. He required supervision for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. He did not exhibit any physical or verbal behaviors directed toward others, nor did he exhibit any other behavioral symptoms not directed toward others. He did not exhibit any wandering behaviors.
B. Observations
On 6/9/21 at 12:06 p.m., Resident #71 was observed lying on his bed watching television (TV). He said he was waiting to go outside to smoke.
On 6/10/21 at 9:16 a.m., Resident #71 was lying in bed watching TV. He said good morning and said he did not need anything.
On 6/12/21 at 2:10 p.m., the resident was lying on his bed with his eyes closed.
On 6/14/21 at 4:30 p.m., Resident #71 was observed walking down the hall. He went outside on the patio with the CNA to smoke. When he finished smoking, he returned to his room. He did not exhibit any wandering behaviors.
Resident #71 was observed on numerous other occasions during the survey either in his room lying in bed, in the dining room for meals, or going out to the smoking patio with a staff member at designated smoking times. There were no observations of the resident exhibiting any wandering behaviors.
C. Record review
Review of Resident #71 ' s comprehensive care plan, initiated on 2/25/21, revealed the resident was an elopement risk/wanderer related to dementia. Pertinent interventions included distracting the resident from wandering by offering pleasant diversions, structured activities, food, conversation, TV, and books, male secure unit placement, documenting wandering behavior and attempted diversional intervention, and reorienting the resident as needed.
Review of Resident #71 ' s behavior monitoring records for February, March, April, May, and June 2021 did not reveal a monitoring record for wandering behaviors.
Review of Resident #71 ' s EMR did not reveal any documentation indicating the resident exhibited any wandering behaviors.
The Special Care Unit Consent was obtained upon Resident #71 ' s admission to the facility on 2/22/21. The consent was not signed by the resident or POA, however it documented verbal consent was given by the resident's POA on 2/22/21 at 3:15 PM. The consent read in pertinent : I give my consent for [name of resident] to be placed on a special care unit for his/her safety and security due to his/her present status with dementia. I understand that he/she will be evaluated quarterly according to facility policy for continued stay. If the evaluation team finds that the continued stay on the unit is no longer appropriate, the resident and/or the resident representative will be informed.
The Special Care Unit Continued Stay Review Form dated 6/1/21 documented a continued stay on the secure unit was appropriate for Resident #71, and was signed by the evaluation team.
The following statements on the continued stay form were checked:
-Continues to profit by structured environment, including specialized activities;
-Habitually wanders, or would wander and not be able to find way back;
-Less restrictive alternatives unsuccessful;
-Legal authority established.
The statement Significant behavior problem that seriously disrupts the rights of other residents was not checked on the form.
The description of resident issues on the continued stay form read in pertinent part, Diagnosis of alcohol induced dementia, uses cane to mobilize, easily confused, wants to do outdoor activities independently but lacks safety awareness and will not find his way back.
An Elopement Risk assessment dated [DATE], upon admission, documented Resident #71 had a score of nine, indicating he was at a low risk for elopement.
An Elopement Risk assessment dated [DATE] also documented Resident #71 had a score of nine, indicating he remained at a low risk for elopement.
An Elopement Risk assessment dated [DATE] documented Resident #71 had a score of 12 and was at risk for elopement, however, only two of seven questions were completed on the assessment. The two questions completed on the assessment documented that the resident was ambulatory and verbalized a desire or plan to leave the facility unauthorized/unsupervised.
-There was no documentation found in Resident #71 ' s EMR to indicate he had verbalized a desire or a plan to leave the facility unauthorized/unsupervised.
Review of Resident #71 ' s EMR revealed no documentation indicating an attempt at a less restrictive alternative than the secure unit had been conducted for the resident.
Further review of Resident #71 ' s EMR revealed no documentation indicating the resident had been given opportunities to come out of the secure unit for supervised activities.
D. Staff interviews
Certified nurse aide (CNA) #5 was interviewed on 6/14/21 at 5:43 p.m. CNA #5 said Resident #71 did not wander. She said he would spend most of his time in his room. She said he would come out of his room for meals and smoke breaks, and then return immediately to his room.
The SSD was interviewed on 6/15/21 at 9:24 a.m. The SSD said Resident #71 had only been at the facility for a few months. She said he had been admitted from a hospital, and he had a history of wandering prior to that at home. She said he had been reviewed for a continued stay on 6/1/21 and was determined to still be appropriate for the secure unit due to his history of wandering. The SSD said Resident #71 had a difficult time with adjustments to new situations and needed some extra redirection and cueing. She agreed that was not a reason to be on the secure unit as the facility did have residents on the main floor who also required redirection. The SSD said Resident #71 was on the facility ' s radar to trial him off the secure unit to see how he would do. She said they had not attempted to trial him yet because they had a gastrointestinal virus outbreak on the secure unit recently which they had wanted to keep contained to the secure unit. The SSD admitted the outbreak had occurred in April 2021, and a trial for Resident #71 to the main floor of the facility could have been conducted since that time. She said the resident would be reviewed again for a continued stay at his next quarterly assessment.
IV. Additional interviews
CNA #6 was interviewed on 6/9/21 at 12:11 p.m. CNA #6 said residents needed a diagnosis of dementia to be in the secure unit. She said residents also needed to be at risk of wandering and possibly getting out of the facility in order to be in the unit.
CNA #5 was interviewed on 6/9/21 at 2:45 p.m. CNA #5 said in order for residents to qualify for the secure unit, they had to to have a diagnosis of dementia and wander with the risk for elopement. She said there were residents who lived on the main floor of the facility who had dementia and the possibility of wandering. She said the main floor of the facility had a wander guard system that would alarm if a resident attempted to go out the doors.
CNA #7 was interviewed on 6/10/21 at 9:20 a.m. CNA #7 said Resident #28 and Resident #71 spent a lot of time in their rooms. She said they were content in their rooms and would only come out for meals, occasional activities, and to smoke or get chewing tobacco. She said she had not seen them have wandering behaviors.
The secure unit community liaison (SUCL) was interviewed on 6/15/21 at 12:55 p.m. The SUCL said she was a hospice nurse who visited residents at the facility. She said the previous NHA had asked her to assist with the secured unit continued stay reviews for residents. She said did not attend the committee meetings in person. She said she was not even aware of which facility staff were part of the review committee. The SUCL said when a resident was up for a continued stay review, the SSD or the LEC would give her the continued stay form which had already been filled out by the committee. She said she would read what was written on the form and ask a few questions if she had concerns related to the resident being appropriate for the secure unit. She said she would then add her signature to the form. She said she did not usually offer many suggestions.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** II. Resident #11
A. Resident status
Resident #11, age [AGE] , was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 computerized ph...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** II. Resident #11
A. Resident status
Resident #11, age [AGE] , was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses included congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and vascular dementia.
The 3/22/21 minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident with severe cognitive impairment with a brief interview for mental status score of 1 out of 15. She required extensive assistance with one person for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene The MDS coded the resident as using oxygen.
B. Observation
On 6/7/21 at 4:52 p.m. the oxygen tubing attached to the concentrator was not labeled.
On 6/8/21 at 9:16 a.m., Resident #11wass sitting in her wheelchair, she had her oxygen cannula was attached to the portable oxygen. The cannula was not labeled.
On 6/8/21 at 10:07 a.m. Resident #11 was sleeping in her wheelchair. The oxygen was set at zero.
On 6/8/21 at 10:22 a.m., Resident #11 was assisted to the dining room table, however, she continued to not wear her oxygen cannula. On 6/8/21 at 10:36 a.m. , an unidentified certified nurse aide placed the oxygen cannula on the resident
On 6/8/21 at 2:43 p.m. ,Resident #11 was observed sleeping in bed. The oxygen concentrator was set at 4 liters per minute (LPM).
On 6/9/21 at 10:42 a.m. , Resident #11 was sitting in her wheelchair with nasal cannula on, however, the portable oxygen was turned off.
On 6/9/21 at 12:19 p.m., after lunch was completed Resident #11 continued to sit at the table, the portable oxygen tank continued to be turned off.
On 6/9/21 at 12:35 p.m. CNA #11 said the oxygen was set at 2 LPM. She looked at the portable oxygen and confirmed it was empty and went to go fill it.
On 6/14/21 at 4:25 p.m., the oxygen canister was observed to be set at 2.5 LPM. Licensed practical nurse #3 also observed, she also observed the cannula was not labeled.
C. Record Review
June 2021 CPO documented the following:
-Oxygen at 2 liters per minute (L/min or LPM) via nasal cannula. Keep oxygen saturation greater than or equal to 88% every day and night shift for wheezing.
-Change oxygen tubing every night shift every Sunday.
Progress note dated 6/14/21 documented, No tubing available.
The 5/24/21 progress note documented, waiting for supplies to come in.
The care plan last updated on 4/10/2020 identified the resident had oxygen prescribed. Pertinent interventions were to encourage resident to wear oxygen, and assist as needed, and to monitor for signs and symptoms of distress.
And the oxygen setting was to be set at 2 LPM.
D. Staff interviews
LPN #3 was interviewed on 6/14/21 at 4:25 p.m. the nurse checked the oxygen tubing and acknowledged, after visual confirmation, that the oxygen tubing was not labeled. She said it should be labeled when changed on Sunday. She said the portable oxygen tanks should be checked every couple of hours and the physician order was for 2 LPM.
The DON was interviewed on 6/15/21 at 2:41 p.m. She said they are changing the oxygen tubing one time per week or more if it was soiled. She said she just told the staff last night that they need to be labeled. Portable oxygen tanks are to be checked at least once per shift. Concerning findings that the oxygen concentrators were not set on the proper amount, she said the CNA ' s were supposed to ask the nurses and they were to tell the CNA ' s what to set the oxygen on. The DON said they would review all those on oxygen.
III. Resident #16
A. Resident status
Resident #16, age [AGE], was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a readmission date of 5/28/21. According to the June 2021 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses included cerebral infarction, encephalopathy, and malignant neoplasm of an unspecified part of right lung (lung cancer).
The 6/4/21 minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident was cognitively intact with a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 13 out of 15. The resident required supervision with one person physical assistance for transferring, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene. The resident was coded as using oxygen.
B. Record review
The June 2021 CPOs documented a physician order for oxygen to be administered at 1 liter per minute (LPM) every day and night shift related to malignant neoplasm of an unspecified part of the lung. The order did not specify the delivery method or frequency.
The resident ' s oxygen care plan, last revised 5/30/21 documented the resident was on oxygen therapy related to congestive heart failure. Interventions included:
-Observe for symptoms of respiratory distress and report to the physician as needed; and,
-Promote lung expansion and improve air exchange by positioning the proper body alignment. If tolerated, head of bed elevated to 90 degrees.
The care plan did not indicate the current oxygen orders, delivery method, or frequency of use.
C. Observations
On 6/8/21 at 9:16 a.m., Resident #16 was asleep in bed wearing her nasal cannula (tube to administer oxygen) hooked up to the oxygen concentrator. The oxygen concentrator was set to 2 LPM.
On 6/9/21 at 6:09 p.m. the resident was seated in a chair in her room wearing her nasal cannula hooked up to the oxygen concentrator. The concentrator was set to 2 LPM.
On 6/10/21 at 9:03 a.m. the resident was seated in a chair in her room wearing her nasal cannula hooked up to the oxygen concentrator. The concentrator was set to 2 LPM.
On 6/14/21 at 3:04 p.m. the resident was in the activity room wearing her nasal cannula hooked up to a portable oxygen tank. The portable oxygen tank was set to 2 LPM. The oxygen tubing was not labeled.
On 6/14/21 at 6:03 p.m. the resident was in the dining room wearing her nasal cannula hooked up to a portable oxygen tank. The portable oxygen tank was set to 2 LPM. The oxygen tubing was not labeled.
D. Interviews
Licensed practical nurse (LPN #1) was interviewed on 6/14/21 at 6:09 p.m. LPN #1 confirmed that Resident #16 ' s portable oxygen tank was set to 2 LPM while the resident was seated in the dining room. LPN #1 said there was usually a tag with the date on the oxygen tubing but she could not find it on Resident #16 ' s oxygen tubing. She said sometimes the tags fell off the tubing. LPN #1 said the physician order for Resident #16 ' s oxygen was for 2 LPM. She said that there would have to be a physician order to titrate the oxygen to 2 LPM. She said she did not know why the resident ' s oxygen was set to 2 LPM but that sometimes the resident did adjust her own oxygen settings.
Based on observations, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to provide necessary respiratory care and services consistent with professional standards of practice and the comprehensive person-centered care plan for three (#11, #16, and #52) of five residents reviewed for respiratory care out of 45 total sample residents.
Specifically, the facility failed to:
-Administer oxygen as ordered by the physician for Resident #11. #16, and #52
-Ensure oxygen tubing was labeled with the date the tubing was replaced for Resident, #11 and #16 and; ensure care plan was in place for Residents #52 and resident #16.
Findings include:
I. Facility policy and procedures
The Oxygen policy, revised November 2017 was provided by the nursing home administrator (NHA) via email on 6/22/21 at 1:00 p.m. It read in pertinent part, To promote resident safety in administering oxygen. Physician orders are obtained to provide clear direction regarding the care of the resident. Obtained physician orders for oxygen administration. Orders should include the following: oxygen source to be used, method of delivery and flow rate of delivery.
II. Resident #52's
A. Resident status
Resident #52, age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnosis included shortness of breath.
The 5/17/21 minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed that the resident was severely cognitively impaired with a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) of 0 out of 15. He required extensive assistance for bed mobility and transfers. He was not coded for the use of oxygen.
B. Observations
On 6/9/21 at 11:41 a.m., Resident #52 was seated in his wheelchair in the dining room. There was a portable oxygen tank hanging behind his wheelchair. The flow rate on the portable oxygen tank was set at 2 liters per minute (LPM). The resident was receiving oxygen via nasal cannula.
On 6/10/21 at 1:00 p.m., Resident #52 was sitting in his wheelchair in the hallway by the nurse station. He had a portable oxygen tank hanging behind his wheelchair with a nasal cannula connected to it. The nasal cannula was in the resident's nostrils. The oxygen flow rate was set at 2 LPM.
On 6/14/21 at 2:18 p.m., Resident #52 was in his room lying on his bed. There was an oxygen concentrator in his room. The concentrator was set at 4 LPM. He was wearing a nasal cannula which was connected to the concentrator. He was receiving oxygen at 4 LPM.
C. Record review
Review of Resident #52's June 2021 CPO documented: Oxygen at 1lpm via nasal cannula, continuous every shift. The order was dated 5/20/21.
The comprehensive care plan revised on 5/26/21 revealed the resident had shortness of breath (SOB) related to decreased energy and fatigue, hypoxia. Interventions included to encourage sustained deep breaths by using demonstration slow inhalation, holding and inspiration for a few seconds, and passive exhalation. Maintain a clear airway by encouraging residents to clear own secretions with effective coughing.
The care plan failed to include the use of oxygen therapy and appropriate interventions such as when to administer oxygen therapy, such as continuous or intermittent. Failed to include equipment setting for the prescribed flow rate, to monitor for complications such as skin integrity issues related to the use of nasal cannula and the resident responding to oxygen therapy.
Review of Resident #52's June 2021 medication administration record (MAR) revealed nursing staff documented two times daily that the resident was receiving 1lpm of oxygen on 6/10 /21 and 6/14/21.(However observation revealed resident received 2lpm on the portable tank and 4 lpm on the concentration).
D. Staff interviews
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) #1 was interviewed on 6/9/21 at 1:15 p.m. She said Resident #52 had an order for 2lpm of oxygen. LPN #1 confirmed the resident concentrator was dialed to 4 lpm and that the resident was receiving 4 lpm instead of 2 LPM.(However the physician order revealed the resident had an order for 1liter of oxygen). She said she was not sure who turned the concentrator up to 4 LPM. She said the physical therapist (PT) sometimes titrate the resident oxygen. She said she was not aware it was turned up to 4 liters. She said she would turn it down to 2 lpm (however the physician order documented 1 LPM).
The director of nursing (DON) was interviewed on 6/15/21 at 10:00 a.m. She said when a resident was on oxygen therapy, there should be a physician order with the prescribed flow rate, the route, the equipment used and how often the resident should receive oxygen. She said her expectation was for the nurses to follow the physician order when administering oxygen. She said there should also be a care plan for oxygen therapy with appropriate interventions. She said Resident #52 should have received the amount of oxygen the physician ordered. She said she would audit all residents who were receiving oxygen to ensure the resident was receiving the prescribed flow rate and that there was a care plan with interventions. She said she would provide education to the nurses to check all oxygen tanks at the start of the shift to ensure residents were receiving the prescribed flow rate.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure an adequate pain management program was in pla...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure an adequate pain management program was in place for one resident (#57) of 45 sample residents.
Specifically, the facility failed to ensure:
-Resident #57 received a thorough and accurate pain evaluation upon admission to the facility;
-Resident #57 received as needed (prn) pain medications when requested; and,
-The facility maintained accurate records of narcotic distribution for Resident #57.
Findings include:
I. Facility policy and procedure
The Pain Management policy, last revised July 2017, was provided by the director of nursing (DON) on 6/14/21 at 11:51 a.m. It read in pertinent parts:
-The facility will evaluate and identify residents experiencing pain; evaluate the existing pain and the cause(s); determine the type and severity of the pain; and develop a Care Plan for pain management consistent with the Comprehensive Care Plan and the resident ' s goals and preferences. The Care Plan is implemented and evaluated for effectiveness. The staff monitors and documents the resident ' s response to pain management interventions.
Pain screening is conducted upon admission using the Pain Evaluation User Defined Assessment (UDA) in conjunction with the Nursing admission Date Collection Set (UDA). Pain screening is also conducted monthly using the Nursing Monthly Summary (UDA), then quarterly and annually thereafter using the Pain Evaluation (UDA).
-The goal of the Pain Management System is to effectively and consistently identify and treat pain.
-Basic Overview of Pain Management
-Step 1: Evaluation for the Presence of Pain
The licensed nurse screens for pain during various interactions and scheduled evaluations. With each interaction, the nurse is monitoring for signs that the resident may be experiencing pain on an ongoing basis.
-Step 2: Evaluation of Pain
For those residents who screen positive for pain, an in-depth evaluation of their pain is conducted, including such things as the intensity and characteristics of pain, and the effectiveness of prior treatments. An evaluation of pain should be completed when the resident has a new complaint of pain or when pain is suspected to be present.
-Step 3: Development of an Individualized Care Plan and Update of the Care [NAME] (if appropriate)
Consult with the resident or resident ' s representative when developing an Individualized Care Plan related to the signs and symptoms of their pain. Interventions should be focused on approaches that help to control the resident ' s level of pain, whether it is by managing pain by the use of pain medications or other non-pharmacological approaches. Communicate pain management approaches to staff by updating the Care [NAME], if indicated.
-Step 4: Execution of the Care Plan
Staff should be proactive to address the resident ' s pain to aid in achieving relief. Evaluation of pain, implementation of interventions, monitoring of the resident ' s response to those interventions, and communicating with the care team regarding pain management strategies are important components of [a] successful pain management system.
-Fifth Step: Regular Re-evaluation
Regular re-evaluation occurs when a non-pharmacological intervention is attempted or pain medication is administered to the resident. Effectiveness of the intervention or medication is evaluated, and changes are made if the medication or approach is determined to be ineffective.
II. Resident #57
A. Resident status
Resident #57, age [AGE], was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), dementia with behavioral disturbance, chronic pain syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, and toxic encephalopathy.
The 5/19/21 minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident was cognitively intact with a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 12 out of 15. The resident required supervision with set up help only for bed mobility, transfers, walking in the room/facility, locomotion on/off the unit, dressing, eating, toileting, and personal hygiene.
The pain assessment section of the MDS revealed the resident had experienced pain or hurting occasionally over the last five days and the resident rated the worst pain intensity over the last five days as moderate.
B. Resident interviews
Resident #57 was interviewed on 6/8/21 at 12:55 p.m. Resident #57 said that she was unable to get her hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Norco) pain medication for four or five days because she was told the pharmacy did not have it available. She said she thought she had her last dose of Norco on 6/3/21 and then was not able to get it again until 6/8/21. She said she was only given the option of Tylenol over that weekend and sometimes Tylenol just doesn ' t cut it for her pain relief. She said that she had pain all the time throughout her whole body but it was mainly in her hips, back, and right rib cage. She said Norco helped relieve her pain.
Resident #57 was interviewed again on 6/14/21 at 11:21 a.m. She said that she had to ask for her pain medications as the Norco and Tylenol were as needed (PRN) medications. She said she liked to alternate taking Norco and Tylenol because the Norco put her to sleep. She said the weekend when the Norco was unavailable her pain levels were a 10 plus on a pain scale of one to ten. She said her pain was so bad the facility had to order another call the physician for a new prescription of Norco.
C. Record review
1. Pain assessment
The 5/12/21 Physical Examination: Presence of Pain section within the admission data collection assessment revealed the most recent pain level documented for Resident #57 was a pain level of zero on 9/9/2020 at 7:36 p.m. It documented that the resident had joint and bone pain in her ribs and feet. It documented that the resident described the pain as pressure and tenderness and that repositioning made the pain worse. It documented that rest relieved/reduced pain.
However, the 9/9/2020 pain level was completed eight months prior to the resident ' s 5/12/21 admission, which was from a previous admission to the facility in which the resident was later discharged in September 2020 to assisted living without an anticipation of return.
No additional pain evaluation or documentation was discovered or provided from the facility.
2. Care plan
The pain section of the comprehensive care plan, last revised 5/13/21, revealed Resident #57 had chronic pain related to depression and osteoporosis. The goal was for the resident to not have an interruption in normal activities due to pain through the next review date. Interventions listed in the care plan were:
-Administer pain medication prior to treatments and therapy, if indicated and as needed (revised on 8/17/2020);
-Anticipate the resident ' s need for pain relief and respond immediately to any complaint of pain (initiated 8/17/2020);
-Evaluate the effectiveness of pain interventions. Review for compliance, alleviating of symptoms, dosing schedules and resident satisfaction with results, impact on functional ability and impact on cognition (revised 5/13/21);
-Identify, record and treat the resident ' s existing conditions which may increase pain and/or discomfort: arthritis, neuropathies, cancer, osteoporosis, fractures, shingles, peripheral vascular disease, ulcers, contractures, paresthesia related to stroke (revised 8/17/2020);
-Notify physician if interventions are unsuccessful or if current complaint is a significant change from residents past experience of pain (revised 5/13/21);
-Observe and report changes in usual routine, sleep patterns decrease in functional abilities, decrease range of motion, withdrawal or resistance to care (initiated 8/17/2020);
-Observe/document for probable cause of each pain episode. Remove/limit causes where possible (initiated 8/17/2020);
-Observe/document for side effects of pain medication. Observe for constipation, new onset or increase agitation, restlessness, confusion, hallucinations, dysphoria, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and falls. Report occurrence to the physician (initiated 8/17/2020);
-Observe/record/report to nurse any signs or symptoms of non-verbal pain: changes in breathing (noisy, deep/shallow, labored, fast/slow), vocalizations (grunting, moans, yelling out, silence), mood/behavior (changes, more irritable, restless, aggressive, squirmy, constant motion), eyes (wide open/narrow slits/shut, glazed, tearing, no focus), face (sad, crying, worried, scared, clenched teeth, grimacing), body (tense, rigid, rocking, curled up, thrashing). (initiated 8/17/2020);
-Observe/record/report to nurse loss of appetite, refusal to eat and weight loss (initiated 8/17/2020).
-Observe/record/report to nurse resident complaints of pain or requests for pain treatment (initiated 8/17/2020);
-Provide the resident and family with information about pain and options available for pain management. Discuss and record preferences (initiated 8/17/2020); and,
-Report to nurse any changes in usual activity attendance or patterns of refusal to attend activities related to signs/symptoms or complaints of pain or discomfort (initiated 8/17/2020).
No resident pain goals, acceptable levels of pain or pain threshold numbers, or non-pharmacological interventions were documented in the care plan. Additionally, many of the care plan interventions had an initiation date of 8/17/2020 which indicated the facility did not develop a new pain care plan for Resident #57 based on her new admission on [DATE].
3. CPOs
The June 2021 CPOs revealed orders for pain medications as follows:
-Acetaminophen tablet: give 650 milligrams (mg) by mouth every six hours as needed for pain or fever related to chronic pain syndrome. Not to exceed three grams in 24 hours.
-Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen tablet: give one 5-325mg tablet by mouth every six hours as needed for pain.
Both of the medications were PRN medications. However, the physician orders did not provide a parameter to distinguish which PRN medications was to be administered based on the pain scale.
The medical record showed no non-pharmaceutical interventions were used.
4. Medication administration record (MAR)
The May and June 2021 MARs documented the following reported pain levels and prn pain medications of Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Norco) for Resident #57:
-5/13/21 Norco given at 10:34 a.m. for pain level 0;
-5/13/21 Norco given at 8:58 p.m. for pain level 8;
-5/14/21 Acetaminophen given at 5:18 p.m. for pain level 6;
-5/15/21 Norco given at 2:13 p.m. for pain level 5;
-5/15/21 Acetaminophen given at 9:39 p.m. for pain level 7;
-5/16/21 Norco given at 7:18 a.m. for pain level 5;
-5/16/21 Acetaminophen given at 11:23 a.m. for pain level 5;
-5/17/21 Acetaminophen given at 7:34 a.m. for pain level 5;
-5/17/21 Norco given at 12:58 p.m. for pain level 6;
-5/17/21 Norco given at 10:29 p.m. for pain level 7;
-5/18/21 Norco given at 8:49 a.m. for pain level 6;
-5/18/21 Acetaminophen given at 5:10 p.m. for pain level 7;
-5/19/21 Acetaminophen given at 9:38 a.m. for pain level 3;
-5/19/21 Norco given at 11:20 a.m. for pain level 4;
-5/20/21 Acetaminophen given at 4:25 a.m. for pain level not indicated;
-5/20/21 Norco given at 8:24 p.m. for pain level 4;
-5/21/21 Acetaminophen given at 2:20 p.m. for pain level 6;
-5/21/21 Norco given at 10:02 p.m. for pain level 3;
-5/22/21 Norco given at 11:00 p.m. for pain level 0;
-5/23/21 Norco given at 3:12 p.m. for pain level 3;
-5/23/21 Norco given at 10:00 p.m. for pain level 7;
-5/26/21 Acetaminophen given at 7:38 a.m. for pain level 5;
-5/26/21 Norco given at 3:37 p.m. for pain level 5;
-5/26/21 Norco given at 9:35 p.m. for pain level 3;
-5/27/21 Acetaminophen given at 4:41 a.m. for pain level not indicated;
-5/27/21 Norco given at 8:13 a.m. for pain level 6;
-5/27/21 Norco given at 7:42 p.m. for pain level 6;
-5/29/21 Norco given at 12:11 a.m. for pain level 5;
-5/29/21 Norco given at 11:50 p.m. for pain level 4;
-5/30/21 Acetaminophen given at 9:40 a.m. for pain level 4;
-5/30/21 Norco given at 12:43 p.m. for pain level 4;
-5/31/21 Norco given at 12:57 a.m. for pain level 3;
-5/31/21 Norco given at 9:46 p.m. for pain 0;
-6/3/21 Norco given at 1:55 a.m. for pain level 5;
-6/8/21 Norco given at 6:00 a.m. for pain level 7;
-6/9/21 Norco given at 5:29 a.m. for pain level 0;
-6/9/21 Norco given at 9:26 p.m. for pain level 0; and,
-6/10/21 Norco given at 10:15 p.m. for pain level 5
As documented in the MARs, Resident #57 received PRN pain medications for 11 consecutive days 5/13-5/23. She then received three PRN doses of pain medication on 5/26 and 5/27. She received two prn doses of pain medications 5/29-5/31. No PRN pain medications were given on 6/1 or 6/2. She received one PRN dose of Norco on 6/3. No PRN pain medications were given from 6/4 through 6/7.
No documentation was found or provided to indicate if additional PRN pain medications were requested by or refused by the resident within May or June 2021.
5. Norco disposition form
The Norco disposition form (narcotic count sheet) for Resident #57 was provided by the director of nurses (DON) on 6/10/21 at 2:16 p.m. It revealed multiple discrepancies between the dates and times of dose administration compared with the MARs. The discrepancies were noted as follows:
-5/13/21 MAR showed two doses administered; disposition sheet showed one dose;
-5/18/21 MAR showed one dose administered; disposition sheet showed two doses;
-5/19/21 MAR showed one dose administered; disposition sheet showed two doses;
-5/21/21 MAR showed one dose administered; disposition sheet showed three doses;
-5/22/21 MAR showed one dose administered; disposition sheet not signed for 5/22/21;
-5/24/21 MAR showed no doses administered; disposition sheet showed one dose;
-5/25/21 MAR showed no doses administered; disposition sheet showed one dose;
-5/28/21 MAR showed no doses administered; disposition sheet showed one dose;
-5/29/21 MAR showed two doses administered; disposition sheet showed on dose;
-6/1/21 MAR showed no doses administered; disposition sheet showed one dose;
-6/3/21 MAR showed one dose administered; disposition sheet showed two doses; and,
-6/4/21 MAR showed no doses administered; disposition sheet showed one dose, which was the last remaining dose in the pill pack.
6. Pharmacy records and interview
a. The pharmacy proof of delivery sheet was provided by the DON on 6/14/21 at 11:51 a.m. It revealed that the Norco 5-325mg tablet was shipped on 6/7/21 and received by the facility on 6/8/21 at 12:44 a.m.
b. A pharmacy representative was interviewed on 6/14/21 at 1:27 p.m. The pharmacy representative said that the pharmacy records showed a prescription for Norco 5-325mg (34 tablets) was first ordered for Resident #57 on 5/12/21. She said on 6/7/21 the pharmacy received a new prescription order for Norco 5-325mg tablets at 12:41 p.m and it was sent out that same day.
III. Staff interviews
The DON was interviewed on 6/10/21 at 2:16 p.m. The DON said that when a nurse administered a narcotic, the nurse was supposed to ask the resident what his or her pain level was, document the medication was administered in the MAR and physically sign out the medication on the medication disposition sheet. She said she used to audit the medication disposition sheets but she had not been able to audit since December 2020. She said she did not know why so many discrepancies were found in Resident #57 ' s medication disposition sheet. She said she would follow up with the staff and provide re-education.
Licensed practical nurse (LPN #1) was interviewed on 6/14/21 at 11:36 a.m. LPN #1 said that if a resident ' s medication ran out, there was a place in the computer system where she could click and reorder medications. She said if was unable to reorder a medication through the computer, she would call the pharmacy directly. She said she had called the pharmacy in the past to reorder medications and had no trouble receiving the medication in a timely manner.
The DON was interviewed again on 6/14/21 at 11:51 a.m. The DON said she did not have documentation of when Resident #57 ' s Norco was reordered after it ran out on 6/4/21. She said she was on-call the weekend of 6/4-6/6/21 and was not notified by staff that Resident #57 ' s Norco had run out. She said she did not know why staff did not call her about the medication because she would have found a way to get the medication earlier. She said she would be providing reeducation to the nursing staff regarding the documentation of medications as well as reordering medications when there were five pills left to ensure medications did not run out. She said she was not sure why nursing staff had not seen earlier that the Norco was running out as they could have ordered it prior to when the last pill was distributed.
The certified medication aide (CMA) was interviewed on 6/15/21 at 3:09 p.m. The CMA said that Resident #57 usually took Tylenol for a pain level of two or a headache. She said Norco was usually given for a pain level of 7 or if the resident said Tylenol would not work for her pain. She said usually there were pain parameters in place for medications, but there were none for Resident #57 ' s PRN pain medications. She said Resident #57 was able to tell her which medication she wanted and she would go with the resident ' s preference. She did not know of non-pharmacological interventions used for Resident #57 ' s pain.
The DON was interviewed again on 6/15/21 at 5:40 p.m. The DON said that Resident #57 was discharged from the facility in September 2020 and was not anticipated to return to the facility, so all orders were discontinued. She said that Resident #57 should have been viewed as a new admission and was not sure why the care plan from August 2020 was showing up for the 5/12/21 admission. She said that she was educating all the nursing staff on how to request medications through the medication management system and to document all interactions with the pharmacy or use of the medication management system.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0565
(Tag F0565)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure prompt action was taken upon the filing of a grievance from a group of eight (#3, #13, #14, #16, #27, #49, #60, and #62) out of 45 ...
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Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure prompt action was taken upon the filing of a grievance from a group of eight (#3, #13, #14, #16, #27, #49, #60, and #62) out of 45 sample residents.
Specifically, the facility failed to follow-up with concerns that were brought up by the group of residents during the resident council meetings.
Findings include:
I. Resident group interview
Residents #3, #13, #14, #16, #27, #49, #60, and #62, who were identified by the facility and assessment as interviewable, were interviewed as a group on 6/14/21 at 2:00 p.m. They collectively voiced concerns regarding:
-Insufficient nursing staffing resulting in delayed assistance to resident needs;
-Staff not treating residents with dignity and respect (cross-reference F550 for dignity and respect);
-Failure of staff to respond timely and provide follow-up to resident concerns and grievances presented in resident council meetings and individually;
-Lack of group activity programming; and,
-Failing to replenish and provide ice water and snacks
The residents collectively agreed that staff did not always provide follow-up for concerns, answer call lights timely, and would tell resident ' s that they would need to come back and then not return. Resident #13 believed the staff had too much to do and there were not enough of them to accomplish the work they were given.
Residents #13, #60 and #62 said there was not enough staff working at the facility.
Residents #60 and #62 said many staff were working double shifts and they were so busy they could not talk to them.
Resident #3 said on weekends in particular the facility was short staffed and that staff would work 16 hours straight.
Residents #13 and #60 said they have complained about the staffing before but never received any follow-up. They both said they had never seen their concern written in a grievance form.
Residents collectively agreed that they were not provided with fresh fruit. They said that they sometimes received canned fruit or bananas.
Residents #3, #13 and #49 said there was not enough activity programming offered and they would like more things to do.
Resident #13 said there was no group programming offered other than bingo.
Resident #3 said that religious programming was going to start back up that week and that they were hoping to see more groups offered now that COVID-19 was not in the building.
Residents #13 and #62 said that 90 percent of the issues in the facility would be solved by fixing the staffing and communication issues.
II. Resident council minutes
Resident council was not conducted in January 2021 due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the facility.
The 2/15/21 resident council minutes documented the following concerns as new business:
-Snacks and ice water ongoing issue;
-Nursing staff were not offering snacks and ice water to residents; and,
-Nursing staff were not asking resident ' s what they would like for meals
No grievance form was found in the records or provided regarding these complaints.
The 3/30/21 resident council minutes documented the following concerns as new business:
-Snacks and ice water ongoing issue;
-Nursing staff were not offering snacks and ice water to residents;
-Not enough nursing staff were working the floor;
-Nursing aides were not making beds every day (concern for all hallways);
-Call lights were not answered in a timely matter (resident ' s stated the night shift was the worst time);
-Nursing staff were not asking resident ' s what they would like for meals; and,
-Residents would like lemonade, iced tea, and punch offered in the front lobby during the summer months.
A resident council concern/issue follow-up form was filled out and dated for 3/30/21 at 10:00 a.m. It noted the department for the complaint was nursing. The concern/issue section read, Snacks and ice water not being offered during the day. It ' s an ongoing concern! The action taken section was not filled out and there was no department director signature, no documentation that the residents concern had been sufficiently addressed, and no signature from the administrator.
The 4/19/21 resident council minutes documented the following concerns as new business:
-Snacks and ice water ongoing issue;
-Nursing staff were not offering snacks and ice water to residents;
-Not enough nursing staff were working the floor;
-Call lights were not answered in a timely matter (resident ' s stated the night shift was the worst time); and,
-Residents requested more towels and washcloths in their rooms.
No grievance form was found in the records or provided regarding these complaints.
On 4/20/21 multiple staff trainings were conducted including:
-[Activities of daily living] ADL Back to Basics;
-Cell phone, Clock in-out, Breaks, Miscellaneous;
-Abuse and Neglect Mandatory Reporting; and,
-Infection Control
However, it was unclear if these trainings were in response to the 3/30/21 resident council concern/issue follow-up form as there was no further documentation.
The 5/17/21 resident council minutes documented the following concerns as old business:
-Snacks and ice water ongoing issue;
-Nursing staff were not offering snacks and ice water to residents;
-Not enough nursing staff were working the floor;
-Call lights were not answered in a timely matter (resident ' s stated the night shift was the worst time); and,
-Residents requested more towels and washcloths in their rooms.
A new concern was documented that residents were concerned about not getting the proper ADL care daily.
No grievance form was found in the records or provided regarding these complaints or the new complaint mentioned about ADL care.
III. Staff interviews
The activity director (AD) was interviewed on 6/15/21 at 9:13 a.m. The AD said she gave resident concern forms to the social services director (SSD) who would provide the follow-up. She said she was starting to add more activity groups but was under direction to keep the groups at 10 residents or less and had been doing cohorts. She said that she had been working to get volunteers such as singing groups, exercise facilitators and other religious providers back into the building. She said that she had started conducting outings again and had taken some residents fishing last weekend.
The SSD was interviewed on 6/15/21 at 12:55 p.m. The SSD said that she was the person in charge of handling grievances from residents. She said she had no grievance forms from resident council meetings on file.
The AD was interviewed again on 6/15/21 at 4:36 p.m. The AD said that she sometimes would write resident concern forms from resident council meetings but she did not always write them down. She said sometimes she spoke directly to the director of nursing or the department heads about mentioned complaints but she had been slacking on writing it down. She said she did not have records of any submitted concern forms.
The nursing home administrator (NHA) was interviewed on 6/15/21 at 4:40 p.m. She said that the SSD oversaw grievances but she planned to get involved in how the facility handled grievances. She said the process for grievances was if a resident had a concern, staff would write it down on the concern form and then the facility had 72 hours to complete the follow-up and resolution. If the resident was not satisfied with the resolution, the facility would attempt another resolution or take the concern to a higher level. She said that grievances were talked about daily. She said that grievances from the resident council meetings should be put down on a form and given to the proper authorities. She said if the grievance was not written down the facility would not know to provide follow-up. She said she had just spoken with the AD about the importance of writing down any grievances that came up during resident council meetings.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews, observations and record review, the facility failed to ensure four (#9, #54, #68, #69) of five investigatio...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews, observations and record review, the facility failed to ensure four (#9, #54, #68, #69) of five investigations reviewed, out of 24 residents in the secured units, and out of 45 total sampled residents were kept free from resident to resident physical abuse, and verbal abuse.
Specifically the facility failed to prevent resident-to-resident altercations between:
-Resident #9 who was physically abused on two occasions by Resident #30 in the women's secured unit.
-Resident #68 who was physically abused on three occasions by Resident #42 in the women's secured unit.
-Resident #69 who was physically abused by Resident #54; and
-Resident #54 who was verbally abused by Resident #21.
Findings include:
I. Facility policy and procedure
The Abuse and Neglect Policy and Procedure, revised July 2018, was provided by the NHA in person on 6/15/21 at 3:39 p.m. It read in pertinent part, Each resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, mistreatment, injuries of unknown origin, misappropriation of resident property, exploitation, corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion and any physical or chemical restraint not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms. Purpose-to ensure a resident's right to a safe and healthy environment.
II. Resident to resident physical altercations between Resident #9 and Resident #30
1. Altercation on 2/16/21
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A. Investigation
The investigation dated 2/16/21 showed Resident #9, was sitting in the hallway of a secured unit in a wheelchair holding a baby doll. Resident #30 walked up to Resident #9 and demanded that she give her the baby doll to her, stating that Resident #9 stole the baby doll from her (Resident #30). Resident #30 then grabbed Resident #9's hair and pulled it. Upon discovery of the altercation, the residents were separated immediately and redirected to separate areas. Both residents were placed on 15-minute checks. Staff monitored both residents for changes in mood/behavior, and would intervene if concerns were noted. Resident #9 was assessed and provided emotional support. The investigation revealed certified nurse aide (CNA) # 1 and #2 witnessed the abuse.
The conclusion of the investigation showed the abuse was substantiated the physical abuse of Resident #9
B. Interview
The nursing home administrator (NHA) and the director of nurses (DON) were interviewed on 6/15/21 at 5:15 p.m. The NHA reviewed the abuse investigations and stated the abuse was witnessed and substantiated. She said the residents were immediately separated and put onto 15-minute checks. She said that they had increased staff at meal times.
2. Altercation on 3/7/21
A. Investigation
The investigation dated 3/8/21 showed Resident #9 was holding towels in her arms. Resident #30 approached and thought the towels were baby dolls. Resident #30 then asked Resident #9 to give her the baby dolls. Resident #9 said no, and Resident #30 then proceeded to pull Resident #9's hair three times with both hands, before staff could intervene. The residents were immediately separated and redirected to separate areas. Both residents were placed on 15-minute checks. Staff monitored both residents for changes in mood/behavior, and would intervene as needed.
B. Interview
The NHA and the DON were interviewed on 6/15/21 at 5:15 p.m. The NHA said Resident #9 was holding towels and Resident #30 pulled her hair. The residents were immediately separated and redirected to another area and staff monitored. The intervention which was put into place to prevent occurrence was the staff provided something else or baby dolls. The NHA said the unit had enough activities. The NHA said the abuse was substantiated.
The conclusion of the investigation showed the abuse was substantiated the physical abuse of Resident #9
III. Resident #9
A. Resident status
Resident #9, age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE] . According to the June 2021 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses included diabetes mellitus type 2, and Alzheimer's disease.
The 3/18/21 minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident with severe cognitive impairment with a brief interview for mental status score of 0 out of 15. She required extensive assistance with two persons physical assistance for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. She required total dependence of one person for bathing. She required supervision and one person assistance for locomotion on/off unit in a wheelchair. She required supervision and setup help only with eating. Rejection of care occurred for one to three days. Behaviors occurred one to three days for physical and verbal symptoms directed toward others.
B. Record review
The care plan identified the resident had no care plan updates following either incident. Although the care plan was not updated after the (above) incidents, the care plan identified the resident was to be offered to carry another item or object, such as a doll or bag, to help with behavioral problems and wandering and to provide a program of activities that was of interest and accommodates the residents status.
IV. Resident to resident physical altercations between Resident #68 and Resident #42
1. Altercation 2/14/21
A. Abuse investigation
The investigation dated 2/14/21 showed Resident # 42 was walking down the hall. Upon passing Resident #68, Resident #42 hit Resident # 68 on her right forehead, for no apparent reason. Attempted to take another residents food item. Upon discovery of the altercation, the residents were separated immediately and redirected to separate areas. Both residents were placed on 15 minute checks. Staff monitored both residents for changes in mood/behavior, and would intervene if concerns were noted. Resident #68 was assessed and provided emotional support.
B. Interview
The NHA and the DON were interviewed on 6/15/21 at 5:15 p.m. The NHA said Resident #42 was walking down the hall and passed Resident #68 and hit her on the forehead. There were no injuries and the resident was not fearful. The residents were separated.
Facility actions-changes that were made to the victims treatment regimen and/or care plan as a result of the occurrence and interventions that were put into place to help prevent a recurrence:
Provided an onboarding of the smallest dose of recommended medication by physician twice per day (BID), for stability of behaviors.
The conclusion of the investigation showed the abuse was substantiated the physical abuse of Resident #68
2. Altercation 2/18/21
A. Abuse investigation
The investigation dated 2/18/21 showed Resident # 42 walked by Resident #68, and before staff could get to her, Resident #42 pinched another Resident #68 in the upper arm. Resident #68 had just been sitting in her wheelchair, did not say anything or did not provoke Resident #42. Upon discovery of the altercation, the residents were separated immediately and redirected to separate areas. Both residents were placed on 15-minute checks. Staff monitored both residents for changes in mood/behavior, and would intervene if concerns were noted. Resident #68 had a bruise to her upper arm.
The NHA and the DON were interviewed on 6/15/21 at 5:15 p.m. The NHA reviewed the abuse investigation. She said Resident #68 was pinched in the arm by Resident #42. She said the resident received a bruise to her upper arm. The NHA said Resident #68 was just sitting in the hallway and not doing anything when she was pinched. She said Resident #42 became angry with anything. She said the physician reviewed her medication regime and prescribed a medication. The abuse was witnessed and substantiated.
The physician ordered a psychotropic medication regimen that would prevent future incidents of aggression or other potential physical abuse. Resident #42 was provided with a weighted blanket for a much more restful sleep at night, this blanket.
The conclusion of the investigation showed the abuse was substantiated the physical abuse of Resident #68
3. Altercation 4/25/21
A. Abuse investigation
The investigation dated 4/25/21 showed Resident #68, was sitting at the dining room table finishing her meal. The CNA observed Resident #42 walking around the dining room, she then stopped behind Resident #68 and grabbed her plate. The CNA then went to Resident #68 to take the plate back, the assailant became angry and pulled Resident #68's hair. The abuse was observed by CNA #8 and CNA #1. The residents were separated immediately and redirected to separate areas. Both residents were placed on 15-minute checks. Staff monitored both residents for changes in mood/behavior, and would intervene if concerns were noted.
The conclusion of the investigation showed the abuse was substantiated the physical abuse of Resident #68
B. Interview
The NHA and the DON were interviewed on 6/15/21 at 5:15 p.m. The NHA reviewed the abuse investigation. The NHA said Resident #68's hair was pulled by Resident #42. She said the residents were separated. No injury. The abuse was substantiated.
V. Resident # 68
A. Resident status
Resident #68, age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 computerized physician orders (CPO), the diagnoses included Alzheimer's disease, and general anxiety disorder.
The 5/31/21 minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident with severe cognitive impairment with a brief interview for mental status score of 3 out of 15. She required extensive assistance with one person physical assist for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. Physical help in part of bathing activity with one person assisting. Walking in room with supervision; locomotion on/off unit in wheelchair with supervision. Supervision and set up help only with eating. Rejection of care occurred one to three days, and wandering occurred four to six days. No other behavioral symptoms present.
VI. Staff interview
On 6/15/21 at 9:48 a.m. certified nurse aide (CNA) #3 works for a staffing agency, and had worked in the facility for 3 years. She said she received dementia care training through a handout paper. She said she did not receive abuse training because it is common sense. She said she knows to get a nurse if you observe it, and call the director of nursing (DON) and nursing home administrator (NHA). She said she would not leave the abuser with the resident. She said she had witnessed resident to resident abuse and they split them up. She said Resident #30 picks at people. She said one time she banged on the assistant director of nursing (ADON)/infection control office door to get help.
On 6/15/21 at 9:51 a.m. CNA #4 was interviewed. She said she worked in the facility for about six months. She said she received dementia care training when she first oriented, which consisted of a few power points. She said her training at orientation was more global, but later she walked through the unit and was told about each person. She said not too long ago she did abuse training on the computer and at orientation. She learned that there are several types of abuse. She said she does not usually work on the secured unit. She said some resident abuse prevention would be to entertain them, have them hold a baby doll, play games and music to keep everyone calm.
LPN #1 was interviewed on 6/15/21 at 9:56 a.m. LPN #1 said she had worked in the facility for four years. She said she received dementia care training once a year in person with monthly in services on various topics. She said they also started computer training approximately three weeks ago. She said the dementia care training taught the types of dementia, what behaviors you may see, how not to escalate, and the reasons behind the behaviors. She said the monthly in-services are more global, but working the floor helps you to get to know each resident. She said abuse training was yearly with training on how to report, the types of abuse and how to de-escalate. She said as far as resident to resident abuse prevention she thinks managing behaviors helps and keeping a closer eye on the residents to see what behaviors are going on.
The NHA and DON were interviewed on 6/15/21 at 5:15 p.m. The NHA confirmed the women's secured unit had many resident to resident alterations because they were more advanced (low cognitive status). They acknowledged they had recurring incidents with Resident #42 earlier in the year and another recent incident on 6/13/21 with Resident #42 and Resident #30. They said they cannot redirect Resident #42, as they have tried to but that it agitated her. The NHA said Resident #42 agitation was increased; however, since the physician ordered psychotropic medication, her behaviors had decreased. They said the incidents were happening because of personality conflicts, women are territorial and when you do address that with interviews they forget what happened. We are doing a lot of redirection. The NHA said residents on the women's unit were not interested in activities due to low cognitive status. The NHA said they have thought about staffing but staffing had been a struggle. The NHA acknowledged that an additional staff member would be beneficial.
The corporate consultant (CC) was interviewed on 6/15/21 at approximately 6:00 p.m. The CC said an ad hoc (interdisciplinary team meeting when necessary) was discussed on the repeat incidents and the facility did initiate a manager on duty for all dining rooms to ensure interaction and trends for meal times and aggression. She said Resident #30 interventions were to serve first, and away from others. She said it was everyone's responsibility to monitor resident behavior.
VII. to protect Resident #69 from physical abuse from Resident #54
1. Resident #69
A. Resident status
Resident #69, age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 clinical physician orders (CPO), diagnoses included dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere with behavioral disturbance and anxiety disorder.
The 5/31/21 minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident had severe cognitive impairment with a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of five out of 15. He required two-person extensive assistance for bed mobility. He required one-person extensive assistance for transfer, dressing toilet use, and personal hygiene. He wandered and rejected care frequently. According to the MDS, the resident did not exhibit physical or verbal behaviors directed toward others.
B. Record review
Review of Resident #69 ' s comprehensive care plan, initiated 2/18/21 and revised 3/19/21, revealed the resident had the potential to be physically aggressive related to dementia, depression, and poor impulse control. Pertinent interventions included offering frequent support and reassurance, redirecting the resident, leaving the resident alone to calm once he was in a safe area, and intervening before the resident ' s agitation escalated, and moving the resident away from the source of distress.
Further review of Resident #69 ' s care plan revealed the resident would curse and throw things when he got angry. Pertinent interventions included sitting quietly with the resident, letting the resident be in his room with the door closed, and letting the resident listen to music.
Review of Resident #69 ' s electronic medical record (EMR) revealed the following behavior progress notes:
3/15/21 at 9:02 a.m: Laundry staff entered the room to hang up clothes when resident began yelling Get the hell out of my room! When nursing staff came in to help the resident he started yelling once again. Resident then began slamming his bedside table into the doors. Staff made sure the resident was safe in a chair before exiting and leaving him to calm down.
3/16/21 at 10:05 p.m: Staff heard a loud commotion coming from the resident's room, quietly looked in to find the resident hitting the wall and window with his walker. He did so for several seconds before he put himself to bed. Staff were continuing to not engage.
3/16/21 at 11:49 p.m: Heard a loud banging sound coming from resident's room, responded to find him repeatedly hitting his window with his fists. Stayed to ensure the resident did not injure himself but again did not engage or attempt to intervene due to safety concerns. Resident did eventually become tired and put himself back in bed.
3/17/21 at 4:15 a.m: Resident came out to the common area and shouted, The attorney general is ready for medicine and breakfast! Staff explained that he did not have medication due and it was too early for breakfast, but he was given a snack. Became upset that there was not any breakfast, so staff directed him back to his room and ended the conversation to avoid upsetting him further. He did return to his room.
3/17/21 at 6:10 a.m: Resident out to common room and approached two certified nurse aides (CNA) who were discussing their plan for the shift and began shouting that he wanted his breakfast. CNA attempted to respond to him, he called her and the second CNA (derogatory name) and then attempted to kick one of the CNAs. CNAs left the area, and the resident is now wandering the halls in his wheelchair shouting, You're fired! repeatedly.
3/17/21 at 11:40 a.m: Resident was aggressive with increased behaviors; yelling, knocked over juice and cups in dining room on purpose, threatened to break a window with his shoe, threatened staff with belt, broke closet door lock off door, purposefully rolled over two resident's feet with his wheelchair. One of the resident's whose foot he ran over became angry in response and hit the resident. Resident's aggressive, threatening behaviors and statements continued, also saying things like he is the president. Resident was sent to the hospital, report was given to the physician. Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) took the resident's wallet and jacket with them. Resident was also aggressive last night.
2. Resident #54
Resident #54, age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 CPO, diagnoses included post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere with behavioral disturbance.
The 5/6/21 MDS assessment revealed the resident had severe cognitive impairment with a BIMS of three out of 15. He required supervision for bed mobility and transfers. He required one-person extensive assistance for dressing, and one-person limited assistance for toilet use and personal hygiene. He had occasional physical behaviors directed toward others, he rejected care occasionally, and wandered daily.
B. Record review
Review of Resident #54's comprehensive care plan, initiated 11/15/19 and revised 4/27/21, revealed the resident had the potential to be physically aggressive (posturing/hitting another resident) related to dementia. Pertinent interventions included conducting frequent checks for 72 hours for any changes in mood and behavior, analyzing and documenting times of day, places, circumstances, triggers, and what de-escalated the resident's behaviors, observing and documenting any signs of the resident posing a danger to himself and others, assessing and anticipating the resident's needs, and placing a stop sign on the resident's door to encourage other residents not to enter his room.
Further review of Resident #54 ' s care plan revealed there were no new interventions put into place following the 3/17/21 altercation with Resident #69.
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 observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to provide sufficient nursing staff with the appropriate competencies and skills to ensure the residents received the care and ...
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Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to provide sufficient nursing staff with the appropriate competencies and skills to ensure the residents received the care and services they required as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care.
Specifically, the facility failed to consistently provide adequate nursing staff which considered the acuity and diagnoses of the facility's resident population in accordance with the facility assessment, resident census and daily care required by the residents.
As a result of inadequate staffing, the facility failed to provide services and treatment to prevent multiple areas of concern:
F550 failure to treat residents with dignity and respect;
F600 failure to prevent resident to resident abuse on the secured units; and,
F744 failure to provide appropriate treatment and services for residents with dementia
Findings include:
I. Facility policy
The Employee Staffing policy, last revised September 2011, was provided by the nursing home administrator on 6/15/21 at 3:39 p.m. It documented in pertinent parts:
-Emergency staffing and readiness by each facility is essential for the health and safety of residents and staff, as well as protection of physical property. Ensuring prompt reaction is essential.
- In the affected facility, all employees are immediately notified by a direct supervisor to report to work.
-It is the Company ' s expectation that ALL employees are required to report, as directed.
-Supervisors must notify employees that failure to report to work is a violation of emergency care practice and may endanger the health and safety of residents.
-All communications with employees after a [state of emergency care] SEC is declared must be documented.
-At the time an SEC is declared for a facility, no employee at work in that facility is permitted to leave without specific knowledge of the Administrator or representative. This is necessary due to the critical need to ensure care is secured for residents.
-Failure to report to work as instructed and/or failure to notify the Administrator of reason for absence could result in disciplinary action and/or notification to the appropriate licensure board. All ancillary departments or non-nursing departments will be reassigned as needed to care for residents.
II. Resident census and conditions
According to the 6/7/21 Resident Census and Conditions Report, the resident census was 75. The following care needs were identified:
-69 residents needed assistance of one or two staff with bathing and two residents were dependent. Four residents were independent.
-44 residents needed assistance of one or two staff members for toilet use and 14 residents were dependent. 17 residents were independent.
-64 residents needed assistance of one or two staff members for dressing and three were dependent. Eight residents were independent.
-44 residents needed assistance of one or two staff members for transfers and 16 were dependent. 15 residents were independent.
-Six residents needed assistance of one or two staff members for eating. 69 residents were independent.
II. Staffing requirements for each unit
The director of nursing (DON) was interviewed on 6/15/21 at 9:38 a.m. The DON said that she and the nursing home administrator (NHA) were acting as the staffing coordinators as the previous staffing coordinator quit a few weeks prior. According to the DON, the desired staffing numbers were as follows:
A. Secured units (200 and 300 hallways)
Day shift: One licensed nurse and four certified nurse aides (CNAs)
Evening shift: One licensed nurse and four certified nurse aides (CNAs)
Night shift: One licensed nurse and two CNAs
B. Progressive care unit (PCU/100 hallway)
Day shift: One licensed nurse (shared with 500 hallway) and one CNA
Evening shift: One licensed nurse (shared with 500 hallway) and one CNA
Night shift: One licensed nurse (shared with 500 hallway) and one CNA
C. B unit 400 hallway
Day shift: One licensed nurse and two CNAs
Evening shift: One licensed nurse and two CNAs
Night shift: One licensed nurse and one CNA
D. A unit 500 hallway
Day shift: One licensed nurse (shared with PCU) and one CNA
Evening shift: One licensed nurse (shared with PCU) and one CNA
Night shift: One licensed nurse and one CNA
III. Observations
On 6/12/21 at 2:05 p.m., several residents were observed in the common area on the 200 unit. There were no staff members visible in the unit.
At 2:09 p.m., certified nurse aide (CNA) #1 came out of a resident's room and began charting on the wall kiosk in the hallway near the common area.
IV. Resident council minutes
Review of the resident council minutes from January through May 2021 revealed resident ' s had concerns that there was not enough staff working the floors at the 3/30/21, 4/19/21, and 5/17/21 resident council meetings.
V. Resident interviews
Resident #57 was interviewed on 6/8/21 at 12:14 p.m. The resident said that sometimes she had to wait a long time to get medications due to not enough staff. She said she believed there was less staff on weekends.
Resident #56 was interviewed on 6/8/21 at 12:20 p.m. The resident said that sometimes there were enough staff on the floor and sometimes there were not. He said that last night the two staff who worked with him had to work double shifts. He said sometimes there was only one CNA for the 400 hallway. He said weekend staffing was inconsistent.
Resident #43 was interviewed on 6/8/21 at 3:11 p.m. The resident said that when he pressed his call light staff would usually answer within an hour. He said that he had experienced incontinence episodes due to waiting for staff assistance, which made him feel degraded.
A resident group was held on 6/14/21 at 2:00 p.m. The resident group had eight residents selected by the facility. The residents all agreed the facility did not have enough staff to care for everyone without having to wait a long time. Comments made during the meeting were as follows:
-Call lights not answered timely;
-Call lights not answered timely on the night shift;
-Showers were completed, however, if they did not have enough staff then they were skipped;
-Do not refuse your shower because you will not get a make up shower; and
-The residents said they did not receive resolution to the complaints of low staffing.
VI. Weekend staff interviews
Registered nurse (RN) #4 was interviewed on 6/12/21 at 1:10 p.m. The RN said that she was the nurse for the PCU unit and also the 500 hall. She said she was a newer nurse, and that at times it was difficult to get everything done, when she had falls, and emergencies to deal with. She said she had two sets of keys for two medication carts.
Certified nurse aide (CNA) #10 was interviewed on 6/12/21 at 1:30 p.m. The CNA said that he was working on the PCU, but he was also floating to the 500 unit. The CNA said that at times when there was a call off, then the floor with two CNAs would get pulled to cover the other hall.
CNA #1 was interviewed on 6/12/21 at 2:10 p.m. CNA #1 said staffing for the 200 hall and the 300 hall (the women's and men's secure units) varied from day to day. She said sometimes there were two CNAs for each of the units, but most of the time they were just staffed with three CNAs. CNA #1 said when there were only three CNAs, they had one CNA for each unit and the third CNA floated between the two units. CNA #1 said when the unit census was full, there were 18 residents in the men's unit and 18 residents in the women's unit. She said it was a lot harder to work with only three CNAs because it made the job a lot busier and more difficult to ensure the residents were getting the care they needed and staying safe. CNA #1 said they were supposed to have four CNAs for that shift, however one CNA had not shown up for work yet. She said when somebody called in, the on-call manager tried to find someone to help, however they weren't always able to find someone to come in. She said sometimes the manager on call would come in and help for a few hours.
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) #2 was interviewed on 6/12/21 at 2:15 p.m. LPN #2 said there was one nurse for the men's unit and women's unit combined. She said there was always just one nurse, even when the census for the two units was full at 36 residents. She said having only one nurse for both units could be a concern if something happened with a resident such as a fall. She said CNAs on both units could call the phone in the nurses station if the nurse was needed immediately for a resident. However, she said the nurse might not always be near the phone if she was in a room with another resident. LPN #2 said CNAs had her cell phone number so they could try to reach her on her personal phone if they needed her. She said the staffing could sometimes be challenging to keep all of the residents safe.
RN #2 was interviewed on 6/12/21 at 2:30 p.m. RN #2 said if there was a call off on the weekend, the manager on duty was supposed to help out on the floor and try to find staff to come in. She said they were not always able to find somebody to come in to work.
The maintenance director (MTD), who was the manager on duty for the weekend, was interviewed on 6/12/21 at 2:35 p.m. The MTD said the manager on duty was supposed to help make sure nursing staff was adequate. He said if there was a call off, he would usually contact the director of nursing (DON) or the nursing home administrator (NHA) and one of them would try to find staff to come in to work. He said he was aware that one of the CNAs for the women's unit had not shown up for work yet. He said he had let the DON know. The MTD was not aware that another CNA had called in for the 500 hall. He said he would let the DON know that as well.
VII. Administration staff interviews
The DON was interviewed on 6/15/21 at 9:38 a.m. The DON said maintaining full staffing numbers had been difficult. She said they sometimes had to float a CNA in the secured unit if they only had 3 CNAs available. She also said that sometimes they would take a CNA from the B hall to help on the A hall since the A hall had a higher acuity. She said if the facility census increased she would add another RN and a CNA to the staffing ratios. The DON said when staff called off, she or the NHA would work on finding a replacement. She said she had a call list and nursing schedule at home. She said she would first try to call other facility staff to cover or would call an agency, but agency staff usually could not cover last minute staffing shortages. She said the facility was hiring nursing staff as often as they could and that their corporation offered a CNA training program within the facility. She said she had reached out to nursing schools, posted fliers in the grocery store, and posted ads in the newspaper.
The NHA and DON were interviewed together on 6/15/21 at 4:40 p.m. The DON said the process for call-offs was for staff to first call the on-call RN. She said the on-call RN would then call other staff members in an attempt to fill the spot. She said the staff did not call the on-call RN this past weekend when there was a call-off, which they should have done. She said that they could not always find a replacement when staff called off but they would always attempt to find a replacement. She said they would call other facility staff, sister facilities, and agency staff as a last resort. She said they tried their best to get call-offs covered. She said as far as staff working double shifts, the staff chose to do that and were not told they had to work double shifts.
The NHA said the facility was using a rapid recruiting program in which someone from the corporate level was monitoring the facility ' s online job account and then corporate would respond to interested applicants to get them hired and ready to enter the building. She said she was personally posting fliers at schools and other locations throughout the community. She said the facility had five or six different agencies they worked with as well as a traveler contract for traveling nurses. She said they were pulling from every direction to make sure they had enough staff and would sometimes have to work short. She said they had a bonus recruiting program and a retention for current staff. She believed there was enough staff on the secured units to take care of the resident needs.
The NHA provided the facility's current open positions via email on 5/16/21 at 4:33 p.m. It revealed the following open positions:
-Three RN openings (one day shift, two night shift)
-Two LPN openings (one day shift, one night shift)
-Five CNA openings (three evening shift, two night shift)
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0744
(Tag F0744)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide the appropriate treatment and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for five (#9, #11, #68, #42 and #70) of 15 residents on the women's secured unit with dementia, out of 75 total residents in the facility.
Specifically, the facility failed to ensure:
-Necessary care and services were person-centered and reflected the resident goals, while maximizing residents dignity, socialization, and enhancing the resident's well-being.
Cross-reference: F600 Failure to prevent abuse
Cross-reference: F725 Sufficient Nursing staff
Cross-reference: F550 Dignity
Findings include:
I. Facility policy and procedure
The Care of Resident with Dementia policy and procedure, revised October 2017, was provided by the nursing home administrator (NHA) in person on 6/15/21 at 3:39 p.m. It read in pertinent part, Resident's who display symptoms or are diagnosed with dementia should receive the appropriate treatment and services to attain or maintain their highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing. Providing care and services for residents living with dementia or dementia-like symptoms is an integral part of the person-centered care environment. This environment supports quality of life, meaningful relationships, and positive engagement.
II. Resident census and conditions
The 6/7/21 resident census and condition form documented 75 total residents with 57 residents (76%) with dementia and 49 residents with behavioral healthcare needs (65%). The facility has two secured units, one for men and one for women.
III. Residents on the women's secured unit
A. Resident #9
Resident #9, age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses included diabetes mellitus type 2, and Alzheimer ' s disease.
The 3/18/21 minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident with severe cognitive impairment with a brief interview for mental status score of 0 out of 15. She required extensive assistance with two persons physical assistance for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. She required total dependence of one person for bathing. She required supervision and one person assistance for locomotion on/off unit in a wheelchair. She required supervision and setup help only with eating. Rejection of care occurred for one to three days. Behaviors occurred one to three days for physical and verbal symptoms directed toward others.
B. Resident #68
Resident #68, age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses included Alzheimer ' s disease, and general anxiety disorder.
The 5/31/21 minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident with severe cognitive impairment with a brief interview for mental status score of 3 out of 15. She required extensive assistance with one person physical assistance for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. Supervision and set up help only with eating. Rejection of care occurred one to three days, and wandering occurred four to six days. No other behavioral symptoms present.
C. Resident #11
Resident #11, age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses included congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and vascular dementia.
The 3/22/21 MDS assessment revealed the resident with severe cognitive impairment with a brief interview for mental status score of one out of 15. She required extensive assistance with one person for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. Supervision with wheelchair mobility on the unit. Supervision and set up help for eating. Total dependence with bathing.
D. Resident #70
Resident #70, age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 CPO, diagnoses included vascular dementia with behavioral disturbance, heart failure, and cognitive communication deficit.
The 6/1/21 MDS assessment revealed the resident with severe cognitive impairment with a brief interview for mental status score of three out of 15. She required extensive assistance with one person for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use and personal hygiene. Supervision with locomotion in a wheelchair, and supervision and set up help for eating. Rejection of care occurred one to three days, and verbal behavioral symptoms directed toward others occurred one to three days.
E. Resident #42
Resident #42, age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE]. According to the June 2021 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses included Alzheimer's disease, dementia with behavioral disturbance, and depressive disorders.
The 5/4/21 minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident with severe cognitive impairment with a brief interview for mental status score of 0 out of 15. She required extensive assistance with one person for bed mobility, transfers, toilet use, and personal hygiene. She required extensive assistance with two persons for dressing. She walks in the corridors with supervision and requires supervision with setup help only for eating. She is totally dependent for bathing. She has physical and verbal behavioral symptoms directed toward others one to three days. She had rejection of care behavior one to three days. She had wandering behavior four to six days but less than daily.
IV. Observations
6/7/21
-At 3:47 p.m. observation of the women's secured unit. The life engagement coordinator (LEC) was sitting at the dining table with residents looking at her phone, looking for trivia. She said I can't find any trivia, I got to get something together for you guys (speaking to the residents). The activity calendar for the secured unit showed for 6/7/21the following:
-1:30 p.m. Gardening
-2:30 pm Balloon toss
-3:00 p. Women ' s club
However, the specific activities which were posted on the activity calendar did not occur on the women ' s secured unit.
-At 5:30 p.m., no water or other hydration was offered prior to the meal from 3:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dinner service began at 5:30 p.m., resident ' s were served their meals in the dining room, however no drinks/hydration offered until after the meal was served.
Resident #9 was eating her mashed potatoes and the rest of her meal with her hands.The resident received no meal assistance beyond set-up. The resident was not provide any beverages. Later the CNA asked do you want something to drink? Resident #9 answered I think I do? She asked another CNA what to give to Resident #9, the CNA responded anything. The CNA asked Resident #9 if she wants cranberry juice or milk? Resident #9 was unable to answer. The CNA served her cranberry juice which Resident #9 sipped the drink and then placed it on her plate. Resident #9 ate 100% of the meal with hands and fingers, the resident was not provide with a napkin. There was a spoon/fork provided but no napkin; the resident was observed to place the fork into the cup of juice. The resident consumed the entire 240 cc of juice, however, was not offered any refills. No refills of drinks offered in the dining area. Resident #9 finished her fruit cup and the caregiver asked if she was done eating. Resident #9 spoke, however, it was not understood, the CNA walked away and did not ask the resident to repeat. Resident #9 reached her hand out to the CNA, however, the CNA walked by her and did not address the resident. Resident #9 was observed to pick up the empty fruit cup and was using her fingers she was putting her fingers into the cup, and licking her fingers, although, although the bowl was empty. Resident #9 did not wear a clothing protector during the meal and had food on her shirt.
-At approximately 6:15 p.m., the social service director (SSD) assisted residents to the television (TV) room to watch TV independently.
6/8/21
-At 10:07 a.m., there were no activities happening on the unit, except for earlier an activity assistant (AA) passed out magazines
-At 10:22 a.m., the AA put some coloring sheets to the table and assisted Resident #11 to the table in the dining area. Otherwise no meaningful activity was happening on the unit.
-At 11:44 a.m., Resident #42 was observed to eat her meal on a rolling table with her hands and fingers from multiple bowls of food. She wore no clothing protector, and no meal assistance was provided beyond set up. Resident #42 dropped a bowl of food on the floor and her dinner roll was on her lap. She picked up the food pieces off the table/TV tray. Resident#42 started to pick up the dinner roll off of her lap and then it fell on the floor. Resident #42 said oh in a disappointed tone. She continued to pick up leftover pieces of food from the table. The resident was not provide any assistance, and was not given another dinner roll. The CNA approached the resident and asked if she could wash her hands, although the resident respond yes, Resident #42 continued to eat her food with her hands as her hands were being washed. The CNA proceeded to remove the rolling table, however, the resident said, no,no, no. The CNA proceeded to wash her hands and face, and cleaned the food off of her lap. The resident did not have a clothing protector and the resident ' s clothes were soiled with the meal, as the resident began to walk away.
6/9/21
-At 10:44 a.m., Resident #70 called out to the CNA, May I have some water please? She had to ask a number of times, before the CNA listened to her. The CNA asked the resident if she could wait for lunch. The resident replied, I want juice or snacks or whatever.She was served crackers, however no fluid.
-At 11:10 a.m., the lunch cart arrived. First tray was served at 11:20 a.m. Resident #9 was served at 11:25 am. Resident #9 ate turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and green beans with her hands and fingers. The resident was not offered a clothing protector, and therefore, she was dropping food onto her clothes. Resident #9 scraped the plate clean with her hands and fingers and ate other food with hands out of a small bowl. The resident was not served a drink until 11:44 a.m., however, the resident was observed to leave the table. She was observed to stop by another table and took someone else's plate and began to eat it with her fingers. She drank 100 % of the juice which was on the table. The CNA saw Resident #9 eating the other resident's food and tried to take it away from her, however, the resident yelled no, in an upset tone. The nursing home administrator (NHA) entered the dining room, the two CNAs said they needed help in the dining room,
Meanwhile Resident #42 had 5 small bowls of food in front of her. A spoon was was on the tray, however, the resident used her hands and fingers to eat. No clothing protector was used. The CNA sat to help the resident for a minute however, got called away to help pass out drinks. Resident #42 started to eat a paper napkin. The CNA noticed after a few minutes and removed the napkin from the resident.
6/10/21
-At 8:45 a.m. The residents on the women ' s secured unit were observed to walk around and congregate in the dining room area. However, there was no meaningful activity.
-At 2:43 p.m., no activities were occurring in the women ' s secure unit, residents wa were wandering about the halls with no positive engagement.
6/14/21
-At 9:11 a.m., no activities were happening beyond the TV.
-At 3:54 p.m., CNA#13 was the only CNA on the women ' s secured unit. The secured unit had a float CNA, shared with another unit. No activities were occurring. Residents were congregating in the dining area and the TV room without staff engagement or interaction.
-At 6:25 p.m., there were no staff present in the dining area, hallway, staff office, or TV room. Multiple residents were congratulating in the hallway near the dining room, they were unsupervised and without staff assistance. Ten minutes later two CNA ' s (#12, and #13) came from a resident room. The dietary manager (DM) and and district consultant acknowledged, after visual confirmation, that there was no staff supervision or engagement for over ten minutes. The DM intervened with two residents who were sitting near each other, and one was pulling the other resident ' s arms.
6/15/21
-At 9:30 a.m., there were no activities or meaningful engagement.
V. Staff interviews
The life engagement coordinator (LEC) and nursing home administrator (NHA) were interviewed on 6/15/21 at 10:23 a.m. The LED said she was assigned to the secured units and responsible for activities; however, she had only worked in the facility for one month. She said the women on the secured unit were more advanced in their dementia. The LEC said the goal was for the activities calendar to be customized to the secured unit; however that has not occurred yet.
The June 2021 activity calendar was created by the activity director (AD) and the activities assistant (AA) was to implement the activities written on the calendar. The LEC acknowledged that very little activity was occurring on the secured unit. She also said they were inconsistent and not matching what was written on the calendar. The LEC also acknowledged that she has not yet started documenting any one on one activities. The LEC acknowledged that residents sit in wheelchairs and wander around the women ' s secured unit without anything to do. The LEC agreed that the residents are not engaged very often.
CNA #3 was interviewed on 6/15/21 at 3:17 p.m. She said she worked for a staffing agency. She said she looked in the [NAME] to find out if someone needed meal assistance. She said Resident #11 required assistance with eating, Resident #9 required cueing, and Resident #59 required full assistance with eating.
The LEC was interviewed on 6/15/21 at 3:22 p.m. She said she reviewed the care plan to see if the residents need meal assistance. She said Resident #11 received full assistance, Resident #9 was independent with finger food and redirection and Resident #59 needed constant redirection. She said Resident #30 ate better to the side of the dining room by herself with prompt and minimal assistance. She said everyone on the women ' s secured unit needed prompts. She said Resident #70 needed redirection and encouragement and Resident #68 required supervision and encouragement. She said when she needs help on the unit she will ask the assistance director of nursing (ADON) or she could text administration for more help.
LPN # 1 was interviewed on 6/15/21 at 4:29 p.m. She said she would look the care plan, [NAME], or orders to see if a resident needed meal assistance. She said she was not familiar with the resident on the women's secured unit because she usually worked on hall A and the skilled hall. She said Resident #11 required assistance and cueing with meals. She said Resident #9 and Resident #68 required set up and supervision. She said Residen #59 required one person assist with meals.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure all drugs and biologicals used in the facilit...
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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 all drugs and biologicals used in the facility were labeled and stored in accordance with currently accepted professional standards in four out of four medication carts.
Specifically, the facility failed to:
- Label inhalers and eye drops according to manufacturer instructions; and
-Ensure medication cart was not left unattended when open, and; ensure personal food was not kept in medication refrigerator.
Findings include:
I. Facility policy and procedure
The Storage of Medications policy and procedures, revised 10/28/19, was provided by the director of nursing (DON) on 6/14/21 at 11:00 a.m. It read in pertinent part, Once any medication or biological package is opened, the facility should follow manufacturer/supplier guidelines with respect to expiration dates for opened medications. Facility staff should record the date opened on the primary medication container (vial, bottle, inhaler) when the medication has a shortened expiration date once opened or opened. Facility should ensure that all medications and biologicals including treatment items, are securely stored in a locked cabinet/cart or locked medication room that is inaccessible by residents and visitors. Facility should ensure that food is not to be stored in the refrigerator, freezer, or general storage areas where medications and biologicals are stored.
II. Observations and interviews
A. Cart #1 (progressive care unit)
On 6/10/21 at 9:40 a.m., medication cart #1 was inspected. The following observations were made:
-One Prednisone Acetate suspension was not labeled with an open date.
-Two Fluticasone Propionate suspension was not labeled with an open date.
-One Wixela Inhub Aerosol Powder inhaler was not labeled with an open date.
-One ProAir inhaler was not labeled with an opened date.
Certified medication aide (CMA) said all medications should be labeled when first opened. She said the nurse who first opened the medication was responsible to label the medication with the opened date. She said she was not aware the inhalers and eye drops were not labeled with the open dates and was not sure of the nurse who opened them.
B. Cart #2 (Sunrise A)
-One Brimonidine Tartrate Solution eye drop was not labeled with an open date.
C. Cart #3 (Mountain View)
-One fluticasone propionate suspension was not labeled with an open date
On 6/14/21 at 6:40 p.m., the following observation was made:
D. Cart #4 (B-hall)
On 6/14/21 at 6:40 p.m., the following observation was made:
The medication cart (#4) was observed parked in front of room [ROOM NUMBER]. The medication cart was not locked and was left unattended.
Licensed practical nurse(LPN) #4 said she went to the nurse station to get a pen and she was not gone for long. She said she was aware not to leave a medication cart unattended when it was unlocked.
E. Medication refrigerator(women ' s unit)
On 6/14/21 at 6:25 p.m., the following observation was made:
Staff personal food, snacks and medications were stored in the medication refrigerator.
III. Staff interview
The DON was interveiwed on 6/15/21 at 2:41p.m. The DON said it was the responsibility for every nurse to label medication when it was opened. She said she expected all nurses to check the medication cart to make sure medications were labeled with the open date. She said nurses should check the medication cart at the end of their shifts to ensure all medications were labeled appropriately. She said it was not acceptable for the nurse to leave the medication cart unattended when it was not locked. She said no personal food should be stored in the medication fridge, She said she would provide education to the staff.
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 interviews, observations and record review, the facility failed to consistently serve food that was palatable and attractive at the appropriate temperatures.
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Based on interviews, observations and record review, the facility failed to consistently serve food that was palatable and attractive at the appropriate temperatures.
Specifically, the facility failed to ensure resident food was palatable in taste, texture, appearance, and temperature.
Findings include:
I. Resident interviews
Residents were identified as interviewable by the facility and assessment.
Resident #3 was interviewed on 6/7/21 at 4:09 p.m. The resident said the food was iffy meaning that some days it was ok, and other days it was not edible. She said the taste was bland and not flavorful.
Resident #3 was interviewed again on 6/7/21 at 5:45 p.m. The resident had received her meal of fish. She was not served tartar sauce with the fish. She said she would like to have received some tartar sauce.
Resident #43 was interviewed on 6/7/21 at 4:52 p.m. The resident said that at times his portion sizes were not adequate. He said the food was not always flavorful and at times it was served cold.
Resident #12 was interviewed on 6/8/21 at 9:25 a.m. The resident said her food was always cold. She said the coffee was also cold. She added that she would like to have fresh fruits like apples, bananas and grapes, however, they were not served.
Resident #71 was interviewed on 6/8/21 at 11:19 a.m. The resident said he would like to have more fresh fruits.
Resident #57 was interviewed on 6/8/21 at 12:18 p.m. The resident said the food was institutional, had no flavor, and was no good.
Resident #57 was interviewed again on 6/14/21 at 12:31 p.m. She said she was unable to eat lunch because the meat had a bad taste and was dry as the desert. She said she wished residents were given more choices about the food and asked for their input when creating the menu.
II. Resident council
Food counsel minutes, provided by the dietary manager on 6/5/21 at 1:00 p.m. It stated in pertinent part, Issue-cold at night, too much chicken, tough chicken, no fish instead got tuna, no gravy, no bread, rice or pasta, dry noodles, cook roast at lower temperature, and loud with carts.
Residents #3, #13, #14, #16, #27, #49, #60, and #62, who were identified by the facility and assessment as interviewable, were interviewed as a group on 6/14/21 at 2:00 p.m. They collectively voiced concerns regarding:
-Not receiving fresh fruit (only canned fruit and bananas occasionally);
-Food was served warm, but not hot (french fries were consistently cold); and,
-Not much variety was offered (chicken served frequently)
III. Test tray
A test tray was completed on 6/14/21 at 6:25 p.m., from the main dining room. The test tray was butter crumb fish fillet, half baked potato, capri vegetable blend, dinner roll, and harvest baked apples.
The temperature of the food was palatable.
-The carrots were crunchy and undercooked, with no taste of butter or seasoning.
-The fish was bland in taste and had no flavor. It was frozen fish with no coating and no seasoning or butter.
-The last tray of fish cooked by the kitchen did not have the butter crumb crust, the dining area served last received bland fish without seasoning
-Unable to receive baked sliced apples due to running out, so received apple puree.
The tray line was observed on 6/14/21 beginning at approximately 5:30 p.m. The mechanical soft fish was served with brown gravy on top of it.
Review of the menu extensions showed the mechanical soft fish was to be served with a cream sauce.
IV. Additional interviews
The NHA was interviewed on 6/15/21 at 7:12 p.m. The NHA said that she was aware there were complaints in regarding the food. She said that the food had improved. She said that a while back she had identified food as a concern. She said she had a performance improvement plan (PIP), and during the PIP she would receive a picture of the food, and also would do a taste test. However, she said the food was no longer under a PIP.
The dietary manager (DM) and dietary consultant (DC) were interviewed on 6/15/21 at 12:00 p.m They acknowledged the palatability issue with the bland unseasoned fish on the sample tray with no seasoning on vegetables and the need for inservice for serving condiments, such as butter and tartare sauce. Discussed concern that the same quality of food served to those first served was also available to those who are served last. The DM said the kitchen had not had fresh fruit for the past couple of weeks. She said she had ordered it, and was expecting a delivery tomorrow.
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 observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an infection control program designed to provide a safe, s...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment to help prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection, including COVID-19.
Specifically, the facility failed to:
-Ensure staff performed proper hand hygiene and donned and doffed the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) prior to entering a residents rooms who were on transmission based precautions (TBP) for unknown COVID-19 status;
-Ensure residents wore masks in the facility when they were out of their rooms; and
-Ensure housekeeping staff followed proper hand hygiene protocol when cleaning resident rooms.
Findings include:
I. Failure to ensure staff performed proper hand hygiene and donned and doffed the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) prior to entering a residents rooms who were on transmission based precautions (TBP) for unknown COVID-19 status
A. Facility TBP demographics
The facility had three TBP rooms at the time of the survey (rooms [ROOM NUMBER]). The three TBP rooms had signs taped to the doors that indicated the resident ' s were on droplet contact precautions, and instructed the order in which staff should don PPE prior to entering the room. The PPE signs posted on the doors indicated the steps for putting on PPE were: apply gown, apply mask or respirator, apply goggles or face shield, apply gloves. Isolation carts were present in front of room [ROOM NUMBER] and 107. There was not an isolation cart in front of room [ROOM NUMBER], however, there was a cart stocked with reusable isolation gowns, eye protection, a box of respirators, and a box of gloves in the middle of the 100 hallway near room [ROOM NUMBER].
Licensed professional nurse (LPN #1) was interviewed on 6/7/21 at 4:06 p.m. LPN #1 confirmed that there were three residents on TBP in the 100 hallway, rooms [ROOM NUMBER]. She said the three residents were newly admitted and were on TBP for the 14 day observation period for unknown COVID-19 status.
B. Professional reference
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic (updated 2/23/21), retrieved on 6/26/21 from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/infection-control-recommendations.html,
read in pertinent part, Healthcare personnel (HCP) who enter the room of a patient with known or suspected COVID-19 should adhere to standard precautions and use of respirator, gown, gloves and eye protection. When available, respirators should be prioritized for situations where respiratory protection is most important and the care of patients with pathogens requiring airborne precautions. The PPE recommended when caring for a patient with known or suspected COVID-19 includes: respirator or facemask, eye protection, gloves, and gowns. HCP should perform hand hygiene by using alcohol based hand rub (ABHR) with 60-95% alcohol or washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
D. Observations
On 6/7/21 at 4:27 p.m., Resident #274, who was in TBP room [ROOM NUMBER], was observed at the front of the facility not wearing a mask. He asked a staff member if he was being quarantined. The staff member told him that he was in quarantine because he was not vaccinated. The staff member provided him with a mask and he went back to his room with the mask on.
On 6/7/21 at 6:17 p.m., the housekeeping manager (HM) was observed to don PPE to enter TBP room [ROOM NUMBER]. The HM donned an isolation gown but did not change out her surgical mask for a respirator, and did not don eye protection or gloves. She entered the room with the resident ' s dinner tray. A few seconds later, she exited the room still wearing the gown and grabbed butter packets from the food cart. She doffed the gown in the room and performed hand hygiene. She did not change out her surgical mask.
On 6/7/21 at 6:20 p.m., the HM donned a new isolation gown, grabbed butter packets, and went into TBP room [ROOM NUMBER]. The HM did not change out her surgical mask for a respirator, and did not don eye protection or gloves. She came out of the room a few seconds later still wearing the isolation gown and holding the lids from the meal tray. She closed the door to the room behind her. A few seconds later she reopened the door to the room and doffed the gown inside the room. She then performed hand hygiene.
On 6/9/21 at 10:43 a.m., a maintenance worker who was carrying a ladder went into TBP room [ROOM NUMBER]. He was wearing a surgical mask. He did not don any PPE prior to entering the room. He did not perform hand hygiene. He exited room [ROOM NUMBER] after a few minutes and then went directly into another resident ' s room.
On 6/9/21 at 11:08 a.m., the resident on TBP in room [ROOM NUMBER] was seated in his wheelchair in the doorway of his room. A dietary staff member walked down the hallway in front of room [ROOM NUMBER] pushing a food cart to the secured unit. The resident told the dietary staff member that he wanted a drink. The dietary staff member told the resident he would get him a drink as soon as he delivered lunch to the secured unit. The dietary staff member came back a few seconds later and asked the resident what he would like to drink. The resident said he wanted orange juice and backed into his room from the doorway. The dietary staff poured a glass of orange juice and walked into the room to deliver it to the resident. The dietary staff member did not perform hand hygiene before or after delivering the drink. The dietary staff member did not put on any PPE prior to entering the isolation room.
E. Interview
The director of nursing (DON) was interviewed on 6/10/21 at 1:15 p.m. The DON said staff should be wearing appropriate PPE, which included a respirator, gown, eye protection, and gloves when entering TBP rooms. She said they should be performing hand hygiene prior to entering and upon exiting the roomz. The DON said she would be providing re-education to the staff regarding hand hygiene and reminding them that the protocol for PPE in isolation rooms was taped to the doors.
II. Failure to ensure residents wore masks in the facility when they were out of their rooms
A. Professional reference
The CDC Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic (updated 2/23/21), retrieved on 6/26/21 from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/infection-control-recommendations.html,
read in pertinent part, Source control is the use of well-fitting cloth masks, facemasks, or respirators to cover a person ' s mouth and nose to prevent spread of respiratory secretions when they are breathing, talking, sneezing, or coughing. If patients cannot tolerate a facemask or cloth mask or one is not available, they should use tissues to cover their mouth and nose while out of their room.
B. Observations
On 6/7/21 at 2:34 p.m., a female resident in a wheelchair was observed coming out of the main dining room. The resident was not wearing a mask.
On 6/8/21 at 9:06 a.m., one male resident and two female residents were observed making their way down the 400 hall. None of the residents were wearing masks. A staff member stopped and offered to push the male resident in his wheelchair. The staff member did not ask any of the residents to put on a mask.
On 6/8/21 at 9:08 a.m., a male resident in an electric wheelchair was in the 400 hall without a mask on. There was a CNA walking beside him. The CNA did not ask the resident to put on a mask. A male nurse walked down the hall going the opposite direction and passed the resident and the CNA. The nurse did not ask the resident to wear a mask.
On 6/8/21 at 11:05 a.m., a female resident in a white shirt was wheeling her wheelchair up the 400 hall. She did not have a mask on. A female staff member stopped to talk with the resident but did not ask her to put on a mask.
On 6/9/21 at 12:26 p.m., a female nurse asked a male resident in a wheelchair in the 500 hall if he wanted a push. The resident was not wearing a mask and the nurse did not ask him to put one on.
On 6/9/21 at 12:28 p.m., a female resident was sitting by the nurses cart at the intersection of the 400/500 halls. The resident was not wearing a mask. A male nurse walked up to the cart and started talking to the resident, however he did not ask her to wear a mask.
C. Interview
The staff development coordinator (SDC), who was also the facility ' s infection preventionist, was interviewed on 6/15/21 at 4:34 p.m. The SDC residents should wear masks when they were out of their rooms. She said there were masks available at the nurses station if a resident was seen in the hallway without a mask. The SDC said she was reminding staff daily that residents should be encouraged to wear masks when they were out of their rooms.
III. Failure to ensure housekeeping staff followed proper hand hygiene protocol when cleaning resident rooms
A. Professional reference
The CDC Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings (updated January 2020), retrieved on 6/26/21 from https://www.cdc.gov/handhygiene/providers/guideline.html, read in pertinent part, Healthcare personnel should use an alcohol-based hand rub or wash with soap and water for the following clinical indications: after touching a patient or the patient ' s immediate environment and after contact with blood, body fluids, or contaminated surfaces.
B. Observation
On 6/10/21 at 11:03 a.m., housekeeper (HSK) #1 was observed cleaning room [ROOM NUMBER]. HSK #1 wet a rag with a peroxide/water solution and went into room [ROOM NUMBER] ' s bathroom where she proceeded to wipe down the grab bar in the bathroom before moving on to wiping down the toilet lid, toilet seat, and finally the edge of the toilet bowl. HSK #1 went back to her cart in the hall and placed the dirty rag in the dirty bin on her cart. She did not change her glove or perform hand hygiene before she grabbed the keys that were attached to her uniform and unlocked a cabinet on the cart which contained a toilet bowl cleaning chemical and brush. HSK #1 went back to the resident ' s bathroom, wearing the same gloves, and proceeded to clean the toilet bowl with the chemical and the cleaning brush. After HSK #1 finished cleaning the toilet bowl, she went back to her cart, and without changing her gloves, again grabbed the keys attached to her uniform, unlocked the cabinet and put away the toilet bowl cleaning chemical and brush. She then removed her soiled gloves and performed hand hygiene with ABHR.
HSK #1 then put on a new pair of gloves, took three mop cloths from her cart and placed one on side B of the resident room, one on side A of the room, and one in the bathroom. She swept the room with a broom and dustpan, and then grabbed a mop handle and attached it to the first mop cloth on side B of the room. After mopping side B, HSK #1 removed the mop cloth from the mop handle using her gloved hands, discarded the dirty mop cloth in the dirty bin on her cart and returned to the room. She did not remove her dirty gloves or sanitize her hands before attaching the mop handle to the second mop cloth on side A of the room. After mopping side A of the room, HSK #1 removed the dirty mop cloth with the same dirty gloves and discarded it in the dirty bin on her cart before returning to the room. She did not remove her dirty gloves or sanitize her hands before attaching the mop handle to the mop cloth in the bathroom. After mopping the bathroom, HSK #1 removed the mop cloth and discarded it in the dirty bin on her cart. Without removing her dirty gloves or sanitizing her hands, HSK #1 grabbed the broom and dustpan before proceeding to sweep the entrance to the room one more time before putting the broom and dustpan back on her cart. After replacing the broom and dustpan on her cart, HSK #1 removed her soiled gloves and sanitized her hands with ABHR before moving on to the next room to clean. She did not sanitize the handles of the broom, dustpan, or mop.
C. Interview
HSK #1 was interviewed on 6/10/21 at 11:35 a.m. HSK #1 said housekeeping staff should change gloves and sanitize their hands between the use of each rag. She said they did not have to change gloves or sanitize their hands between each mop cloth.
The SDC and the corporate nurse consultant (CNC) were interviewed together on 6/15/21 at 3:07 p.m. The CNC said HSK #1 should have removed her gloves and sanitized her hands prior to touching her keys after cleaning the toilet. She said housekeeping staff should remove their gloves and sanitize their hands between touching each dirty rag and mop cloth. The CNC said the handles of the broom, dustpan, and mop should have been sanitized after HSK #1 touched them with her dirty gloves.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Garbage Disposal
(Tag F0814)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure garbage and refuse was properly disposed of and the dumpster lid was closed to prevent harborage to pests and insects.
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Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure garbage and refuse was properly disposed of and the dumpster lid was closed to prevent harborage to pests and insects.
Specifically, the facility failed to:
-Ensure all dumpster lids were closed and not overflowing with garbage.
Findings include:
I. Professional reference
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (2019) The Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations, https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/DEHS_RetailFd_6CCR10102_RFFC_EffJan2019.pdf. It read in pertinent part; Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables used with materials containing food residue and used outside the food establishment shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers outside storage area and enclosure, and receptacles shall be of sufficient capacity to hold refuse, recyclables, and returnables that accumulate.
II. Observations
On 6/7/21 at 1:00 p.m., the dumpster was observed to be overfilled with the lids open.
On 6/7/21 at 2:00 p.m., the maintenance director (MTD) observed the dumpster which was overfilled with the lids open. The MTD said the dumpster lids needed to be closed. He said the trash was picked up daily.
On 6/12/21 at 1:45 p.m. the outdoor dumpster lid was opened.
On 6/14/21 at 4:05 p.m. the indoor trash can next to the kitchen handwashing sink was overflowing and full of trash.
III. Staff Interviews
The maintenance director (MTD) was interviewed on 6/19/21 at 9:11 a.m. The MTD observed the two outdoor dumpsters and acknowledged they were overflowing with garbage with both lids opened. He said he called the sanitation company that morning at 8:40 a.m. and requested a pick up. He said he told the sanitation company that they need to come sooner rather than later today due to overflow conditions. He said the sanitation company told him that they had picked up the trash yesterday (6/9/21) at 8:01 a.m. However, the MTD did not think it was emptied, because the dumpster was so full. He said the facility had dumpster service daily, seven days per week. The MTD said he noticed some bigger items in the dumpster that he tried to break down and push down, but the dumpster was still overflowing and he was unable to shut the lids. He said he had notified the nursing home administrator (NHA) of the dumpster conditions. The facility has a total of two dumpsters.
The dietary manager (DM) and dietary consultant (DC) were interviewed on 6/15/21 at 12:00 p.m The DM acknowledged that the two outdoor dumpsters were overflowing with trash on multiple days with the lids open. The DM said that the sanitation company did not come everyday but only a few times per week, unless we call them and the MTD will make the call.