CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2) During an interview on 05/11/21 at 10:10 a.m., Resident #74 stated she has been in the facility for about a month and had only received one shower. Resident #74 stated she was asked a while ago if ...
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2) During an interview on 05/11/21 at 10:10 a.m., Resident #74 stated she has been in the facility for about a month and had only received one shower. Resident #74 stated she was asked a while ago if she wanted one, but, Resident #74 said, no not right now and since then another shower had not been offered to her. Resident #74 said, I would like a shower and I think I'm supposed to be getting one at least once a week. Resident #74 stated she spoke to a facility worker on 5/10/21 and was told she would get a shower.
A follow-up interview on 05/12/21 at 03:25 p.m. with Resident #74 revealed, . showered last night but it has been a while and I think I will be getting one at least once a week now.
Resident #74's admission Record revealed an admission date of 04/01/21 with medical diagnoses of chronic kidney disease (CKD), unspecified kidney failure and acidosis.
Resident #74's MDS [Minimum Data Set] 3.0 Nursing Home Comprehensive ., dated 4/7/21, revealed under Section C: Cognitive Patterns a Brief Interview for Mental Status score of 15, which indicated no cognitive impairment or behaviors of inattention, disorganized thinking, or altered level of consciousness.
The MDS 3.0 Nursing Home Comprehensive (4/7/2021) ., Section G: Functional Status revealed Resident #74 required extensive assistance with one person to physical assist for dressing and personal hygiene. Resident #74 was total dependence on staff for bathing. Section F: Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities revealed it was Very Important for Resident #74 to . choose between a tub bath, shower, bed bath, or sponge bath .
Resident #74's Care Plan revealed a focus area of . self care deficit with dressing, grooming, bathing r/t [related to]: generalized weakness, Anemia, CKD ., initiated on 04/02/21. Intervention for this focus area included providing hands on assistance with dressing, grooming, and bathing as needed, and staff to anticipate resident's needs with activities of daily living. The Care Plan revealed another focus area of . has a strength in communication . is able to hear at normal tones, speech is clear and easily understood. Communicates needs to staff, initiated on 04/02/21.
Resident #74's Task revealed Task Description . Prefers showers: refer to shower sheet for day and shift.
A review of Resident #74 unit's shower schedule sheet revealed DO NOT CHANGE WITHOUT UNIT MANAGER'S APPROVAL!!! [Resident #74's Unit] SHOWERS 3-11PM . Resident #74's room number was listed under the Tuesday and Friday shower day rotation.
In an interview on 05/13/21 at 11:57 a.m. Staff N, CNA, stated the procedure for showering and bathing is to document on the shower sheets which included the residents' skin condition and the type of bath that was provided. Staff N, CNA said . for instance if they [residents] are given a bed bath, then the CNA must sign the document and file it into the shower book. Staff N, CNA stated if a resident refuses a shower, then they must go back . a few times to see if they want it at a different time or try to talk with them about what may be going on that they do not want it. If the resident continues to refuse, they must go to the nurse, report it, and then the nurse must go speak to the resident. If the resident still refuses, then they must document onto the shower sheet that they refused. Staff N, CNA, stated Staff C, RN/Unit Manager, was responsible for filing the shower sheets from previous months.
In an interview on 05/13/21 at 12:08 p.m. with Staff C, RN revealed the shower sheets are filed away at the end of the month. Residents on the new admission unit are still provided with showers if their medical diagnosis allows for it. Staff C, RN, stated, if a resident refuses or requests a shower at another time, then the resident would be accommodated according to their preferences.
An interview on 05/13/21 at 12:55 p.m. with the DON revealed the facility has a shower schedule for residents, depending on their room number. The CNAs complete the shower sheets and provide it to the nurse on duty who signs it prior to filing it into the binder. If a resident refuses, the refusal is written on the shower sheet and the nurse is notified. The staff will go back to the resident a couple more times. If the resident continues to refuse then, we talk to them [the resident] about a different shift or time, and then reproach the next time and if they still refuse then the family is called . it is the aides' responsibility to ask if the resident wants a shower . The CNAs will also document in the online medical system under the showering task that a shower or bath was provided.
During the interview on 05/13/21 at 12:55 p.m. Resident #74's online medical record POC [Point of Care] Response History was reviewed with the DON and it was revealed Resident #74 had one documented shower on 4/22/21. Per the online POC Response History Resident #74 did not receive another shower until 5/11/21.
A follow-up interview on 05/13/21 at 2:25 p.m. with the DON revealed both facility wing shower binders were reviewed and no completed shower sheets for Resident #74 were found.
A review of Resident #74's Progress Notes, dated 4/2/21 to 5/13/21, revealed no notations related to shower refusals.
3. During an interview on 05/14/21 at 12:07 p.m. Resident #74's Healthcare Surrogate revealed she speaks with Resident #74 daily and Resident #74 stated she was not getting a shower. The Healthcare Surrogate stated she filed a grievance about a month ago regarding Resident #74 not getting a shower before she was provided with one. The Healthcare Surrogate stated she spoke to a facility worker recently, again, regarding the lack of provided showers and Resident #74 informed her that she was provided with a shower on 5/11/21. The Healthcare Surrogate said . [Resident #74's] body may be going but her mind is right. The Healthcare Surrogate stated Resident #74 is very consistent in telling her that she had not be given a shower, and Resident #74 . even called her the other day . and let her know that she had finally received one.
A policy review of Bath, Shower/Tub, revised February 2018, revealed . The purposes of this procedure are to promote cleanliness, provide comfort to the resident and to observe the condition of the resident's skin . Documentation 1. The date and time the shower tub bath was performed. 2. The name and title of the individual(s) who assisted the resident with the shower/tub bath. 3. All assessment data . obtained during the shower/tub bath. 4. How the resident tolerated the shower/tub bath. 5. If the resident refused the shower/tub bath, the reason(s) why and the intervention taken. 6. The signature and title of the person recording the data. Reporting 1. Notify the supervisor if the resident refuses the shower/tub bath. 2. Notify the physician of any skin areas that may need to be treated. 3. Report other information in accordance with facility policy and profession standards of practice.
Based on observations, interview and record review the facility failed to provide activities of daily living (ADL's) for 2 of 47 (#57, #74) sampled residents related to nail care for Resident #57 and bathing for Resident #74.
Findings included:
1. Observations on 5/11/21 at 12:20 PM of Resident #57 found the resident lying in bed with his his right hand under the sheets and his left hand exposed. It was noted that his finger nails on his left hand were elongated about half an inch from the top of his fingers. Interview with the resident at this time revealed that the resident did not like his nails long. During this interview the resident reported that his right hand is contracted and the nails dig into his hand and it hurts. Observation of the resident's right hand revealed that his right hand was contracted in the closed position, exposing only his thumb nail and first finger nail. The first fingernail was noted to be elongated a half an inch from the top of the finger, pointed in shape and jagged edges with a brown substance under the nail. The resident's thumb was noted to shaped in a point with jagged edges.
Resident # 57's care plan included a focus area of potential for complications r/t contractures of: (R) elbow, (R) wrist, (R) shoulder, (R) fingers (Initiated 9/9/2020).
Observations of Resident #57 on 5/12/21 at 8:50 AM revealed that the resident was lying in bed. It was noted that the resident's nails had still not been groomed. Interview with the resident at this time revealed that the staff had not yet cut his nails.
Observations of Resident #57 on 5/13/21 at 8:58 AM revealed the resident lying in bed. It was noted that the residents fingernails were still long and in need of grooming. While Interviewing the resident at this time, Resident #57 reported that he would like his nails cut.
Observations of Resident #57 on 5/14/21 at 7:40 AM found the resident lying in bed still noted with long fingernails. Observations of the residents left hand was noted with all 5 fingers with elongated fingernails that were about half an inch above the top of the finger. Observations of the resident's right hand was noted to be contracted in the closed position with the 2 fingernails exposed and noted to still have a black substance under the first finger nail. Interview with the resident at this time revealed that no one had cut his nails and that he would like them cut and that the nails on his right hand was continuing to dig into his hand because the nails were too long.
Interview on 5/14/21 at 7:45 AM Staff O, Registered Nurse (RN), revealed that the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) need to be completing the residents ADL's and that they should be asking the resident each time they provide care if they would like their nails trimmed.
Interview on 5/14/21 at 7:50 AM with Staff C, RN [NAME] unit manager, reported that the resident always refused to get his nails cut.
Interview on 5/14/21 at 8:07 AM with Staff A, Occupational Therapy (OT) reported that the resident had a contracture to his right hand and would often refuse care to the hand. She reported that, at times, the resident would allow for his hand to be soaked to allow for cleaning. She reported that the resident, at times, would refuse care to this hand.
On 5/14/21 at 8:13 AM, during an observation of the resident with the OT and the Director of Rehab (DOR) present, found the nurse and the aide were in the resident's room providing nail care at this time. It was noted that all nails on his left hand were trimmed and filed and the two exposed fingernails on his right hand were pointed and jagged with a black substance under the nail. The resident would not allow the OT to open his palm as he reported that it hurt.
Interview on 5/14/21 at 8:50 AM with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed that her expectation was that staff provide ADL care including cutting of nails. She reported that, if needed, this task can be done by nursing. She reported that she was aware that this resident had a contracture, but, has the expectation that every time the staff go into the room, they should look at the resident's nails and offer nail care, if needed, and if the resident refuses, they should let the nurse know.
On 5/14/21 at 1:09 PM The DON provided a grooming log, dated 4/21/21, and reported that this document was used for audits. She reported that this audit was done on 4/21/21 and that the resident refused nail care. The DON reported that the resident had been offered nail care since this date but that it was not documented.
Review of the facility's Policy titled, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Supporting with a revision date of March 2018 revealed that Residents who are unable to carry out activities of daily living independently will receive the services necessary to maintain good nutrition, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.
Review of the facility policy titled Fingernails/Toenails, Care of with a revised date of February 2018 revealed under the sub-heading of General Guidelines
1. Nail care includes daily cleaning and regular trimming.
Under the sub-heading of Documentation,
'The following information should be recorded in the resident's medical record:
1. The date and time that nail care was given.
5. Any problems or complaints made by the resident with his/her hands or feet or any complaints related to the procedure.
6. If the resident refused the treatment, the reason(s) why and the intervention taken.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
5. Resident #47's admission Record revealed an admission date of 12/12/2020 with diagnoses of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AFIB), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Resident #47's M...
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5. Resident #47's admission Record revealed an admission date of 12/12/2020 with diagnoses of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AFIB), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Resident #47's MDS [Minimum Data Set] Nursing Home Quarterly . revealed under Section C: Cognitive patterns revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status Score of 8 with no behaviors of inattention, disorganized thinking, or altered level of consciousness. Section G: Functional Status revealed Resident #47 required extensive assistance with two-people to assist for bed mobility and transfer. Resident #47 required extensive assistance with one person to assist for personal hygiene and dressing. Section O: Special Treatments, Procedures, and Programs revealed Resident #47 received oxygen therapy as a respiratory treatment.
Resident #47's Order Summary Report revealed an active physician order, dated 02/12/2020, for O2 [oxygen] @ [at] 2L [liters] via nasal cannula continuous.
Resident #47's Care Plan revealed a focus area, initiated on 12/12/2020, that [Resident #47] has a potential for complications of respiratory distress r/t dx [diagnosis] of: COPD. Interventions for this focus area included administering medications as ordered, administering O2 as ordered, and performing lung sounds and respiratory assessments needed. Further review of the Care Plan revealed a focus area, initiated on 12/12/2020, that [Resident #47] has a self care deficit with dressing, grooming, bathing r/t [related to]: generalized weakness, AFIB, COPD- [Resident #47] tends to refuse to get out of bed. Interventions for this focus area included instructions to administer medication as ordered.
During an observation on 05/11/21 at 11:17 a.m. Resident #47's oxygen tank was turned on and operating at 4L. Resident #47 stated her oxygen is supposed to be operating at 4 L, and no staff member has touched or adjusted her oxygen level.
A follow-up observation on 05/12/21 at 2:15 p.m. revealed Resident #47's oxygen operating at 4 L. Resident #47 stated she did not touch or adjust the oxygen tank. Resident #47 stated no staff member has touched or adjusted her oxygen tank recently either. Photographic evidence was obtained of the oxygen tank.
An interview on 05/13/21 at 4:06 p.m. with Staff E, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) revealed Resident #47 is bed ridden. While the Resident does get out of bed from time to time, she prefers to stay in her bed. Staff E, LPN stated the oxygen tanks should be checked at least once daily for monitoring. Staff E, LPN stated if a resident is receiving oxygen levels much higher than the level ordered it can cause respiratory problems. Prior to administering oxygen at a higher level than ordered, the doctor should be called to verify it would be appropriate.
On 05/13/21 at 4:15 p.m., Staff E, LPN observed and verified Resident #47's oxygen tank was operating at 4L. Staff E stated he personally has not turned up the oxygen, and CNAs [certified nursing assistants] should not be turning up the oxygen . [Resident #47] is unable to turn it up because she is bed bound . Staff E, LPN stated he was unsure of how the Resident's oxygen tank was doubled from 2L to 4L in its administration.
An interview on 05/13/21 at 4:25 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the expectation is for physician orders to be followed and that nursing staff are expected to check a resident's oxygen administration level once a day to verify it is operating properly.
A policy review of Medication and Treatment Orders, revised July 2016, revealed . Orders for medications and treatments will be consistent with principles of safe and effective order writing . Medications shall be administered only upon the written order of a person fully licensed and authorized to prescribe such medications in this state .
Based on observations, record review and interview the facility failed to provide appropriate respiratory care for 4 of 47 (#13, #31, #93, #47) sampled residents
Findings included:
1. Review of Resident #13's record revealed that she has a current order for oxygen O2 via N/C (nasal cannula) at 3LPM (liters per minute) every shift for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
During the survey the following observations were made of #13's oxygen (O2) tubing:
-On 05/11/21 at 11:42 AM the O2 tubing was noted on the floor.
-On 05/12/21 at 8:40 AM the O2 tubing was noted on the floor.
-On 05/13/21 at 8:51 AM O2 tubing on floor.
(Photographic Evidence obtained)
2. Review of Resident #31's record revealed she has a current order for 2 lit O2 via N/C Continuous every shift for pinched esophagus.
During the survey the following observations were made of #31's oxygen tubing:
On 05/11/21 at 1:36 PM the O2 tubing was noted on the floor.
On 05/12/21 at 8:40 AM the O2 tubing was noted on the floor.
On 05/13/21 at 8:51 AM the O2 tubing was noted on the floor.
(Photographic Evidence Obtained)
3. Review of Resident #93's record revealed that she had a current order for Albuterol Sulfate Nebulization Sol (5 MG/ML) 0.5% 1 vial inhale orally via nebulizer three times a day for SOB and 1 vial inhale orally via nebulizer one time only for SB for 1 day.
During the survey the following observations were made of #93's Nebulizer tubing:
-On 05/11/21 at 11:27 AM the nebulizer tubing was noted to be exposed and hanging in garbage bin.
-On 05/12/21 at 8:40 AM the nebulizer tubing was noted to be exposed and hanging next to garbage bin.
-On 05/13/21 at 8:51 AM the nebulizer tubing was noted to be exposed and hanging next to garbage bin.
(Photographic Evidence Obtained)
4. An interview was conducted on 05/13/21 09:25 AM with staff Q, LPN East unit manager, who reported that the respiratory therapist comes in 1 time a week and changes the equipment and tubing and in between the facility has their own supplies to change all respiratory equipment as needed including tubing. He reported that tubing is dated with initials when changed. Observation of the tubing at this time with the LPN present revealed that the tubing was on the floor around the wheels of the over bed table for resident #31; tubing was hanging from the storage bag and resting on the side of garbage bin for Resident #93; and tubing was resting on the floor for Resident #13. The LPN reported that the tubing was not appropriately stored and should never be on the floor. He reported that the aides should report this to the nurse so that the tubing could be changed.
An interview was conducted on 05/13/21 at 09:35 AM with Staff R, Agency CNA who said that if the tubing is noted on the floor it should be thrown away right away and the nurse notified. It should never be on the floor.
An interview was conducted on 05/13/21 at 09:39 AM with Staff K , LPN who reported that all tubing should be properly stored. Staff should let nursing know that the tubing needs to be changed. She reported that her expectation is that tubing not be on the floor or resting in or on the garbage cans and if it is, it should be reported to nursing so that it can be changed.
During an interview on 05/13/21 at 09:48 AM with Staff S, LPN reported that all tubing should be dated and bagged and when not in use the tubing should be in the bag. He reported that the tubing should never be on the floor. If it is on the floor the tubing should be changed.
An interview on 05/13/21 at 09:48 AM with the DON revealed that oxygen tubing should be in a bag labeled and dated. The tubing should never be on the floor or in/on the garbage.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy to appropriately store medications...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy to appropriately store medications in one of five medication carts (East Wing); failed to lock one of five medication carts located in a high traffic area (Dementia Unit) and did not ensure medications were stored to prevent excess temperatures in One (West Wing Medication Room) of two medication rooms sampled.
Findings included:
1. On 05/13/21 at 08:46 p.m., an observation of Combigan 0.2-0.5 Oph Solution was on top of medication cart 1 on the East Wing. Staff K (LPN) was observed to be in room [ROOM NUMBER]D administering medication to a resident. The medication cart was also unlocked, in the dementia unit, a high traffic area with several residents passing by in wheelchairs and walking past the unlocked medication cart. No staff were observed to be near the medication cart. Staff K (LPN) was immediately interviewed once she left the room.
She indicated that she did not realize she left the medication out and did not lock the medication cart. (Photographic Evidence Obtained.)
2. On 05/13/2021 at 03:55 p.m., an observation of the Medication Cart One (1) on [NAME] Wing included a loose tablet in second drawer. Staff J Registered Nurse (RN) confirmed the presence of the unsecured white tablet. (Photographic Evidence Obtained).
3. On 04/13/2021 at 04:30 p.m., an observation of [NAME] Wing medication storage room was conducted with Staff C, Registered Nurse (RN), Unit Manager (UM). The room temperature was observed to be very hot. The cabinet that contains Over the Counter Medications (OTC) was opened; all 14 bottles were hot to touch each. Staff C (RN) UM touched several OTC bottles, and confirmed that they were very hot. An observation of five bottles of Medications was conducted of Acetaminophen, Anti-Diarrheal, B-Complex, Vitamin A, and Vitamin D3, all which had manufacturer instructions on the label of the bottle to store the medications at 20-25 degrees Celsius or 68-77 degrees Fahrenheit. (Photographic Evidence Obtained).
On 5/13/21 at 05:11 p.m., an interview with the Assistant Director of Nursing was conducted on the [NAME] Wing near the nurse's station where medication room was located. The ADON indicated she heard the conversation the surveyor had with Staff C, (UM) and stated ADON stated the maintenance man knows about the temperature, he was told last week.
An interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 05/13/2021 at
5:15 p.m. During the interview, the DON was informed of the observations made of the [NAME] Wing medication room being hot, the air not working inside the room, OTC medication bottles stored inside a cabinet being warm to touch. The DON stated, I will put a fan in the room. She was also informed that a unsecured, medication was found in the [NAME] Wing Medication Cart One (1)'s second draw. The DON indicated that the staff works hard on keeping the medication carts very clean, and that it's hard sometimes with the punch cards, as they can easily come out.
An observation was conducted on 5/14/2021 at 11:00 am, in the [NAME] Wing Medication Room, which had a fan in it, but not plugged in and turned on cooling the medication room. The maintenance Director indicated that he did not have a thermometer in the facility to check the temperature but had been using a thermometer that the kitchen uses to check the temperature of food. He brought one that was reading 73 Degrees Fahrenheit. He put it in the [NAME] Wing Medication Room and the thermometer temperature went up to 80 Degrees. The Maintenance Director revealed that the temperature of the room was hotter, and more humid the previous day. (05/13/2021)
Subsequent observations at 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. were conducted of the thermometer reading 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Staff C (UM) confirmed the temperature readings.
On 05/14/2021 at 01:02 p.m. an interview was conducted with the Maintenance Director. During the interview he stated, I was never told by anyone about the Medication Room, they told me it was the nurse's station on the [NAME] Wing, I had no idea, and if I did, I would have done something if I knew the medication room was hot.
An interview was conducted with the DON on 5/14/2021 at 02:00 p.m. During the interview, the DON was informed of the observations made in the [NAME] Wing medication room. She was also informed that the fan was not on in the room circulating the air, and that the five OTC medications were still in the cabinet. The DON was shown Photographic Evidence of the thermometer being utilized to measure ambient temperatures. The DON stated We will not use those (14) medications, we will discard every one of them and we will be getting a proper thermometer to check the ambient temperature.
4. On 5/14/2021 at 03:15 p.m., a telephone interview was conducted with the Pharm-D, Pharmacy Consultant. The Pharmacy Consultant was informed of observations made of Staff K (LPN) not locking her medication cart and of medication left out on top of the medication cart, while she was in a Resident room administering medication. The Pharmacy Consultant stated Medications should not be left out on medication carts, and they need to lock the medication carts when they are not around the medication cart. No loose medications should be left unsecure in med carts. Temperatures should be followed, manufacturer's recommendation for the gel tablets are there for a reason, and technically the five (5) Over the Counter (OTC) bottles should be discarded if the temperature was over 80 degrees. And technically, if it was hotter the previous day they all should be discarded, all 14 bottles, even the 9 bottles that should not be over 86 degrees.
5. A facility provided policy titled, Storage of Medications, with Revision Date November 2020, was reviewed and read under Policy Heading The Facility stores all drugs and biologicals in a safe secure and orderly manner.
Policy Interpretation and Implementation:
2. Drugs and biologicals are stored in the packaging containers or dispensing systems in which they are received.
6. Unlocked medication carts are not left unattended.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility did not ensure a home like environment related to ensuring resid...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility did not ensure a home like environment related to ensuring resident rooms, and handrails, used by residents for ambulation, were kept in good repair on two of two wings (East and West) for Rooms #9, #44 and # 50.
Findings included:
During a facility walk through, observations on 05/11/21 beginning at 9:30 a.m. revealed the ceiling in disrepair above the window bed inside room [ROOM NUMBER]. The ceiling was chipped, peeling, and hanging revealing the insulation foam. Photographic evidence obtained.
An observation inside room [ROOM NUMBER] on 5/11/21 at 10:45 a.m. revealed a large hole at the base of the wall on the right side of the entrance door upon entering the room. Further observation of the room revealed the wall above the window bed to be in disrepair. The wall had a large hole with insulation foam exposed. The flooring by the window bed at the base of the wall, underneath the resident's bed, was in disrepair related to the lining peeling off. The window bed headboard was in disrepair with the wood peeling and sticking into the air. Photographic evidence was obtained of the above-described disrepair.
An observation inside room [ROOM NUMBER] on 05/11/21 at 2:14 p.m. revealed a large hole at the base of the wall upon entering on the right side. The resident residing in the door side bed stated the hole has been present since moving into the room. Photographic evidence obtained.
During a facility walk through, observations on 05/13/21 beginning at 10:00a.m. revealed the handrail located on the East wing between rooms 16-18 was in disrepair. The handrail was disconnecting from the wall and loose. The nails connecting the handrail to the wall were exposed. The handrail located on the [NAME] wing between rooms 56-62 revealed the handrail was loose and disconnecting from the wall. The nails connecting the handrail to the wall were exposed. Photographic evidence obtained. An additional observation inside room [ROOM NUMBER] upon entering revealed at the base of the wall on the right side a hole with the [NAME] around the hole soft to the touch and caving in.
During an interview on 05/13/21 at 3:35 p.m. the Maintenance Director stated the facility has a process in which each morning, and at minimum of three times a week, facility walk throughs are completed with a checklist. Part of the facility walk through each unit includes checking inside the resident rooms for any concerns such as cleanliness and disrepair. The facility takes a proactive approach and if any safety concerns are identified it is immediately reported and repaired.
An interview on 05/13/21 at 3:44 p.m. inside of the Nursing Home Administrator's (NHA) office with the NHA, Director of Nursing (DON) and the Regional Nurse Consultant revealed room check lists are completed daily throughout the building. A set of rooms are assigned to an individual who must complete observations and interviews with residents for concerns. If there are any issues inside of the room that need to be addressed, then it is reported. The NHA and the Regional Nurse Consultant confirmed this is done to identify any concerns in the rooms and units for safety and room conditions.
On 05/14/21 at 10:00 a.m., a facility walk-through was completed with the Maintenance Director. The Maintenance Director confirmed that part of the daily rounds included checking the handrails and the resident rooms for any repairs or other safety concerns. He stated, if any concerns or issues are identified, they are logged into the maintenance logbook as well as discussed during the morning meetings. He stated that if the issue is not logged into the maintenance logbook, he would not be aware of it for repair. The Maintenance Director confirmed the wall, ceiling, and flooring disrepairs inside the above-mentioned rooms. Upon observation of the handrails loose and in disrepair, the Maintenance Director confirmed it would be considered a safety risk and should be reported in the maintenance log books within a few days of the observation. The East wing and [NAME] wing maintenance logbooks were reviewed from April 2021 to May 2021 and the Maintenance Director confirmed no notations related to room or handrail disrepairs.
A review of Daily QAPI [Quality Assurance Performance Improvement] Rounds, revised 4/8/21, revealed . East/West Wings-Monitor halls specifically for patient concerns and assist with care issues. Check remains, and any devices. Check call bells for placement and water cups, privacy curtains, w/c [wheelchair] cleanliness, linen in appropriate places, etc. Help to ensure Dining rooms on East and [NAME] are clean . DEPARTMENT HEADS/MANAGERS ASSIGNED ROOMS FOR DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES Must be done prior to daily QAPI Meeting!!! .
During an interview on 05/13/2021 at 3:48 p.m., the Maintenance Director stated the Quality Assurance Check List for Compliance Rounds Monitoring, revised 5/23/27, did not specify handrail conditions but it would fall under number 43.
A review of Quality Assurance Check List for Compliance Rounds Monitoring, revised 5/23/17, revealed . 16. Is furniture clean and dust free including chairs, lamps, tables/dressers and bed frames? Are light fixtures dust-free? Are outside room plates dust free . 21. Are floors under beds and moveable furniture clean and free of dust? . 40. Housekeeping: Check vents in nutrition room, soiled utility, offices, resident's bathrooms, dietary, therapy, activity room . 23. FALLING STARS: . Check safety interventions such as alarms in place and functioning . REMIND resident of safety interventions .
A policy review of Maintenance Service, revised December 2009, revealed . Maintenance service shall be provided to all areas of the building, grounds, and equipment . The Maintenance Department is responsible for maintaining the buildings, grounds, and equipment in a safe and operable manner at all times . Functions of maintenance personnel include, but are not limited to: . b. Maintaining the building in good repair and free of hazards . J. providing routinely scheduled maintenance service to all areas . 3. The Maintenance Director is responsible for developing and maintaining a schedule of maintenance service to assure that the buildings, grounds, and equipment are maintained in a safe and operable manner
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0700
(Tag F0700)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure seven Residents (#210, #54, #65, #83, #85, #212...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure seven Residents (#210, #54, #65, #83, #85, #212 and #8) utilizing bed rails consented prior to instillation of the bed rails. The facility failed to assess the resident's need for side rails and failed to ensure the safety of the side rails for one Resident, #210, and working order of the side rails for one Resident, #54, of 7 of 47 residents sampled.
Findings Included:
1. During an interview with the DON on 5/13/21 at 3:08 p.m. she confirmed the residents side rails are assessed for need by the nurse on admission and they discuss them in the morning report. The DON confirmed they do not have a document that they use to assess the rails of each resident and do not have a consent for the side rails. The DON stated they just discuss the need for residents to have side rails every morning and use a check list for each room. Question #43 on the check list reads, Falling stars: check stars on doors, wheelchair and bracelet, Check safety interventions such as alarms in place and functioning, bed in lowest position, mats at bedside, etc. The document does not ask about side rails. The DON stated that is part of the safety check and should be understood.
During an interview with Staff member P, MDS on 5/13/21 at 3:21 p.m. she stated, all beds have side rails and they are documented on the nursing assessment on admission or quarterly. Staff member P, confirmed they do not have a side rail assessment and code no side rails for MDS.
During an interview with Staff member J, RN she stated on 5/13/21 at 4:07 p.m. the residents or family, sign two consents, one for medications and one for flu/pneumonia. Staff member J, RN confirmed the facility does not have a consent for side rails and provided an admission packet that did not include side rails.
During an interview with the Maintenance Supervisor, on 5/13/21 at 3:50 p.m. he stated, he was not aware of any issues with side rails not working and confirmed the staff have a daily room check list that each person is responsible for and should be checking the side rails as part of the check list.
During an interview on 5/13/21 at 4:14 p.m. with the maintenance assistant, he stated he was unaware of any broken or non working side rails.
2. During observation of resident #54's bed rails, Staff member J, RN confirmed they were half rails on each side at the head of the bed.
During an interview with Staff member P, MDS on 5/13/21 at 4:38 p.m. she confirmed the facility did not have bed rail consents and did not have care plans related to bed rails.
3. Observation of Resident #210 on 5/12/21 at 11:28 a.m. revealed the resident lying in bed with 3 side rails. The left side of her bed was observed with one half rail. The right side of the bed was observed with two quarter rails. The resident was observed lying in the center of the bed with the head of the bed elevated slightly and her eyes closed.
Observation of Resident #210 lying in bed on 5/13/21 at 2:15 p.m. revealed the resident with one half rail. Two quarter rails on the right side of the bed. All three rails were raised. The resident was elevated slightly and lying in the center of the bed. She was watching television with the head of the bed elevated slightly.
Observation and interview on 5/13/21 at 3:40 p.m. with the resident and her daughter at her bedside. The daughter stated she did not consent to have the bed rails and neither did her mother but said her mother likes having side rails to assist her with turning. Resident #210 stated she like the side rails and the daughter confirmed she had not been injured with the side rails and was new to the building this week.
During medication administration on 5/14/21 at 9:45 a.m. the resident was observed sitting upright taking her medication. The two quarter rails on the right side were observed coming toward each other, overlapping one another.
Observation on 5/14/21 at 11:30 a.m. revealed the right side of the bed changed to 1/2 rails.
Resident #210 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of fracture of left pubis, per the admission sheet.
Review of the nursing comprehensive evaluation dated 5/9/21 revealed in section 9) Siderails/enablers/restraints: checked as side rails are not in use at this time.
Review of physician order dated 5/14/21 for bilateral 1/2 side rails while up in bed as enabler.
During an interview on 5/13/21 at 4:10 p.m. the DON confirmed the three bed rails and observed the two right sided 1/4 rails come together and overlap in an unsafe manner.
4. Observation of Resident #54 on 5/11/21 at 12:30 p.m. the resident stated she did not feel good and had diarrhea. She was observed with half rails up on both sides of the bed.
During an interview on 5/13/21 at 3:00 p.m. Resident #54 stated her bed rail has been broken since she arrived. She stated she gets out of bed on her own by sliding around the side rail on the right side of the bed to transfer to her chair and confirmed it's difficult but she has told people and it's still not fixed. She stated the left side of her bed is the window and does not have enough room to scoot around with the wheelchair. The Resident was observed with 1/2 side rails on the top of the bed and the button on the right side of the rail was missing.
Staff member C, unit manager confirmed on 5/13/21 at 3:43 p.m. the right side bed rail did not go up or down and stated he was calling maintenance and had not been told about the rail.
Staff member I, CNA confirmed on 5/13/21 at 3:47 p.m. the side rail has been broken for a long time and stated she told the maintenance assistant but did not write it in the book. She stated to the resident Are you the one who had the emergency and we could not get the rail down and had to take the whole thing off? then said, oh no, that was some one else!
Review of the admission nursing comprehensive evaluation dated 3/19/21 revealed section 9. Siderails/enablers/restraints as side rails are not in use or required at this time.
Review of the minimum data set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) of 15, cognitively intact.
Review of physician orders dated 5/14/21 revealed the resident to have bilateral 1/2 rails up while in bed as enabler.
Resident #54 was readmitted on [DATE] for diagnoses related to end stage renal disease and paraplegia.
5. Observation of Resident #8's room revealed the resident with bilateral 1/2 side rails without padding on his bed on 5/12/21 at 11:40 a.m.
Review of the nursing comprehensive evaluation dated 8/27/20 revealed the resident with a quarterly evaluation. Section 8 for side rails, indicated the resident has side rails in use or are being considered for use. Section 01b) indicated reasons for side rail use was resident request for safety. Medical symptoms that contribute to the resident's need for side rails documented as balance problems. Section 01c) indicated siderails are recommended as an enabler to assist with bed mobility/transfers. Recommended type of rails are documented as 1/4 rails.
Review of the Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] revealed a Brief interview for mental status as 14, cognitively intact.
Review of Section G) functional status dated 4/28/21 revealed in section B for transfer required extensive assistance with two plus persons physical assistance.
Review of physician orders reflected padded 1/2 side rails for seizure precautions every shift for prophylaxis dated 5/14/21.
Resident #8 readmitted on [DATE] for history of traumatic brain injury, injury of head, and convulsions.
6. Resident #65 was observed on 5/12/21 at 2:26 p.m. sitting up in bed with bilateral 1/2 bedrails up and padded.
Resident observed lying in bed on 5/13/21 4:50 p.m. with bilateral padded, 1/2 side rails up and confirmed by staff Member J, RN.
Review of current physician orders revealed:
Bilateral 1/4 padded side rails up while in bed for seizure precautions dated 1/20/21.
7. Observation of Resident #83 on 5/12/21 at 10:00 a.m. sitting on the side of the bed with bilateral 1/2 rails.
Observation of Resident #83's side rails on 5/13/21 at 4:10 p.m. confirmed by Staff member J, RN were 1/2 rails without padding.
Review of the care plan revealed on 4/13/21 a focus area of risk for injury/complications related to seizure disorder. Padded siderails as ordered.
Review of the admission nursing comprehensive assessment dated [DATE] revealed section 9. Siderails/enablers/restraints as side rails are in use or are being considered for use. Reason for side rail use is resident request for safety. Medical symptoms that contribute to the resident's need for side rails does not have seizure disorder checked. Side rail recommendations checked as siderails are recommended as an enabler to assist with bed mobility/ transfers. C. siderails are recommended for use to promote patient safety. 1/4 rail with alternatives to side rails discussed with resident and precautions.
Review of physician order revealed the resident to have padded 1/2 side rails for seizure precautions every shift for prophylaxis dated 5/14/21.
8. Observation of Resident #85 in bed on 5/13/21 at 4:00 p.m. lying in a low position with floor mats down and 1/4 rails up on the bed.
Review of the record showed no assessment provided or consent for enablers.
Resident admitted on [DATE] for diagnoses of encephalopathy and Alzheimer's.
Observation of 1/4 rails confirmed on 5/13/21 at 4:18 p.m. with Staff member J, RN.
9. Resident # 212 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnosis of pulmonary mycobacterial infection, and sepsis, per the admission record.
Review of the physician orders revealed bilateral 1/4 bed rails up as enablers dated 4/30/21.
Review of the admission nursing comprehensive evaluation dated 4/29/21 revealed Section 9 as siderails/enablers/restraints checked as side rails are in use or are being considered for use. Reasons for side rail use are resident request for safety, related to weakness. Side rail use is not indicated at this time. Siderails are recommended as an enabler to assist with bed mobility/transfers. Type of bed rails are 1/4 rails.
Observation was made of Resident #212 in bed on 5/12/21 with 1/4 rails up.
Observation of Resident #212's bed rails was confirmed as 1/4 rails by Staff member J, RN on 5/13/21 at 4:21 p.m.
10. During an interview with the DON on 5/14/21 at 10:45 a.m. she confirmed the facility stayed late last night to complete the bedrail audit and to obtain consents for bedrails and assessments. The DON confirmed the broken bed rail for Resident #54 was fixed or getting fixed and Resident #210's 1/4 rails were removed and a 1/2 rail put up for safety. The DON stated the rooms should be completed at 10:45 a.m. on 5/14/21. The DON stated they have completed 100 percent audits on all bedrails and confirmed they are in working order and safe for the residents.
11. Review of the facility policy for proper use of side rails dated 12/2016, two pages revealed: The purposes of these guidelines are to ensure the safe use of side rails as resident mobility aids and to prohibit the use of side rails as restraints unless necessary to treat a resident's medical symptoms. 2. Side rails are only permissible if they are used to treat a resident's medical symptoms or to assist with mobility and transfer of residents. 3. An assessment will be made to determine the resident's symptoms, risk of entrapment and reason for using side rails. When used for mobility or transfer, an assessment will include a review of the resident's a. bed mobility, b. ability to change positions, transfer to and from bed or chair, and to stand and toilet. c. risk of entrapment from use of side rails. 4. The use of side rails as an assistive device will be addressed in the residents care plan. 5. Consent for using restrictive devices will be obtained from the resident of legal representative per facility protocol. 7. Documentation will indicate if less restrictive approaches are not successful, prior to considering the use of side rails. 9. Consent for side rail use will be obtained from the resident or legal representative, after presenting potential benefits and risks. 11. The resident will bed checked periodically for safety relative to side rail use. 15. Facility staff, in conjunction with the attending physician will assess and document the resident's risk for injury due to neurological disorders or other medical conditions.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure kitchen food-contact equipment and serving utensils were stored clean and free of grime and debris. The food contact eq...
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Based on observation, interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure kitchen food-contact equipment and serving utensils were stored clean and free of grime and debris. The food contact equipment and utensils are provided to residents residing on two of two facility wings. (East and West)
Findings included:
During the comprehensive kitchen tour on 05/14/21 at 10:31 a.m., The Kitchen Manager stated the process when equipment comes into the kitchen for cleaning is to pre-rinse it and then run the equipment through the dishwasher for sanitization, prior to storing it, as clean on the drying racks. Staff L, Kitchen Aide was observed in the process of using the dish washer. Three storage racks were observed on the clean side of the dish washer stocked with bowls, serving trays, and bowl lids. Staff L, Kitchen Aide stated the three racks were used as drying racks and equipment is stored there coming from the dishwasher as clean.
An observation of the equipment on the clean drying racks, during the observation and interview on 05/14/21 at 10:31 a.m., revealed ten serving trays with unclean with food debris, three bowls unclean with food debris, and two lids unclean with food debris. The Kitchen Manager confirmed the items were unclean and instructed Staff L, Kitchen Aide to to remove the items and re-clean them.
An observation on 05/14/21 at 10:37 a.m. revealed a storage rack next to the walk-in cooler. The Kitchen Manager confirmed the storage rack was a dry, clean, food equipment storage rack. Random selection of the food pots revealed two pots with food debris. The Kitchen Manager confirmed the food debris and removed the pots from the location for re-cleaning.
During an observation on 05/14/21 at 10:43 a.m. revealed a countertop stand mixer and a deli slicer. The stand mixer and the deli slicer were covered with a plastic bag over them. The Kitchen Manager stated the items were stored clean and are only placed under the plastic wrap post-cleaning. The Kitchen Manager stated the deli slicer was not used the day of 05/14/21. The plastic wrap was removed from the deli slicer and yellow food debris was observed on the back of the blade. The plastic wrap was then removed from the counter-top stand mixer, food grime and debris were observed on the underside of the stand mix by the metal connector. The Kitchen Manager stated the process is to clean the stand mixer prior to clean storage. The Kitchen Manager stated the expectation would be for the underside of the stand mixer at the mix connect to be clean. The Kitchen Manager stated both items would be re-cleaned.
On 05/14/21 at 11:15 a.m. Staff M, Kitchen Aide was observed placing knives, forks, and spoons into a utensil storage container by the steam table prep line. Staff M, Kitchen Aide stated the utensils were going to be used for the lunch food service line, which would be served to residents. An observation of the knives, forks, and spoons revealed old food debris. The Kitchen Manager confirmed the old food debris on the utensils and Staff M, Kitchen Aide began removing the items for re-cleaning. The Kitchen Manager stated kitchen staff were taught on how to visually inspect equipment prior to storing it as clean or using it to serve residents.
An educational review of Record of In-Service, dated 03/22/21, revealed . Staff to understand the proper procedure for cleaning/sanitizing equipment inspection and use of cleaning list . 1) All equipment must be cleaned & [and] sanitized before & after each use . 3. Equipment, plates, silverware and pans should be visually inspected prior to use for cleanliness . This educational in-servicing was signed by both Staff L, Kitchen Aide and Staff M, Kitchen Aide.
A policy review of Ware washing, dated October 2019, revealed . It is the center policy that all dishware and service ware will be cleaned and sanitized after each use 1. The Dining Services Director insures that the nutrition service staff is knowledgeable in proper technique for processing dirty dish ware to clean through the dish machine and proper handling of sanitized dish ware. 2. The Dining Services Director ensures that all dishware is air dried and properly stored .
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0923
(Tag F0923)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on the sense of smell, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain an environment free from odor on 1 of 2 (East wing) living units.
Findings included
Upon entry onto the East w...
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Based on the sense of smell, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain an environment free from odor on 1 of 2 (East wing) living units.
Findings included
Upon entry onto the East wing living unit on 05/11/21 at 11:01 AM strong odor of sewer smell was noted in hallway. Interview with Resident #55, who was sitting in the hallway at the time, revealed that the facility has an odor all the time and that she did not know what it is but that it smells very bad. Resident # 55 has a Brief Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 (Cognitively intact), dated 3/18/21.
In an interview on 05/11/21 at 11:20 AM with the Administrator (NHA) revealed that the strong odor is coming from the grease trap and has been present in the facility for 1 week. He reported that a vendor came out and addressed the issue and placed some scents to help with the odor.
In an interview on 05/11/21 at 11:25 AM with the Maintenance Director revealed that the the odor in the facility is coming from the grease trap. He reported that a vendor came and cleaned it out 1 month ago, and that the smell came back about 3 weeks ago and a call was made to the vendor as well as the plumber 2 weeks ago. The Maintenance director was not able to verbalize any plan to resolve the odor. He reported that he had documentation of the contacts that he made on his facility issued phone and would attempt to screen shot and print the info.
On 05/11/21 at 12:01 PM the Maintenance Director provided a copy of an email, dated 5/11/2021 at 11:49 AM, indicating that As of two and a half weeks ago we received a call from Maintenance Director about sewer gas smell. We will be going out to the facility responding to the request on Tuesday May 18.
On 05/12/21 at 08:35 AM it was noted that the foul odor was still present on the East wing. Interview with Resident #103 at this time , who was wheeling himself down the hallway revealed that the smell is not good. Review of Resident #103's record, revealed a BIMS score of 10 (Moderate impairment) dated 4/26/21.
In an interview on 05/14/21 at 10:29 AM with the NHA revealed that the vendor was called and that they came in to change the grease trap related to the odor. He reported that he will provide the invoice.
In an interview on 05/14/21 at 10:43 AM the Maintenance Director provided an invoice from from a vendor, dated 3/25/21, that he says is for cleaning the grease trap. Information on the document was not clear and faded. He reported that this vendor visit has nothing to do with the current odor.
During an interview on 05/14/21 at 10:46 AM with the Maintenance Director and the NHA, the NHA reported that the 3/25/21 invoice is a result of the the facility calling the company to come in and address the odor, and they came in and cleaned out the grease trap. He reported that this solved the problem for a little while then the odor came back about 2 weeks ago. and that the vendor will be back in on 5/18/21.
On 05/14/21 at 11:00 AM a phone interview with Staff T vendor representative revealed that the facility had a service call on 3/25/21 which is part of their routine service as the facility is visited on a 60 day basis to clean their grease trap to comply with the city regulation. She reported that this visit was a routine visit and was not an emergency visit or to address odor. She reported that there had been no emergency visits to this facility
Review of the facility policy titled Quality of Care-Homelike Environment with a revised date of May 2017 revealed that 2. The facility staff and management shall maximize, to extent possible, the characteristics of the facility that reflect a personalized, homelike setting. These characteristics include:
f. Pleasant, neutral scents;
3. The facility staff and management shall minimize, to extent possible, the characteristics of the facility that reflect a depersonalized, institutional setting. These characteristics include:
b. Institutional odors.