CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. An observation on 03/18/24 at 9:56 a.m., revealed a name plate on Resident #70's door with the last name spelled incorrectly....
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. An observation on 03/18/24 at 9:56 a.m., revealed a name plate on Resident #70's door with the last name spelled incorrectly. The incorrect spelling would cause a different pronunciation of Resident #70's last name.
During an interview on 03/18/24 at 9:57 a.m., Resident #70 confirmed the door name plate was the incorrect spelling of her last name.
A review of the admission Record showed Resident #70 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses included but not limited to unspecified dementia, unspecified severity with other behavior disturbance, brief psychotic disorder, heart failure, major depressive disorder, recurrent unspecified.
Review of the Census List page showed Resident #70 had a room change to her current room on 12/14/23.
During an interview on 03/20/24 at 12:02 p.m., Staff F, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) stated, They left the R out of her name. Staff F, CNA confirmed Resident #70's last name was misspelled on the door name plate.
During an interview on 03/20/24 at 12:18 p.m., Staff G Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Unit Manager (UM) stated the admission department adds names to the door name plates when residents are admitted . Staff G, LPN, UM stated she would expect the name to be on the door the same day a resident was admitted or changed rooms. Staff G LPN, UM confirmed Resident # 70's last name was misspelled on the door name plate.
An observation on 03/18/24 at 11:46 p.m., revealed the name plate on Resident #102's door did not match the resident's name. The name was from a previous resident that was discharged on 03/14/2024. Photographic evidence obtained.
During an interview on 03/18/24 at 11:47 p.m., Resident #102 stated his name did not appear on the door name plate. Resident #102 confirmed he had a different last name than the last name revealed on the door name plate.
A review of the admission Record showed Resident #120 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses included but not limited to unspecified dementia, unspecified severity without behavior disturbance, type II diabetes, solitary pulmonary nodules and major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified. The admission Record also included the Resident #102 full name which was not available on the door name plate during observation.
Review of the Census List page showed Resident #102 had a room change to her current room on 10/01/23.
During an interview on 03/20/24 at 12:18 p.m., Staff G Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Unit Manager (UM) stated the admission department adds names to the door name plates when residents are admitted . Staff G, LPN, UM stated that she would expect the name to be on the door the same day a Resident was admitted or changed rooms. Staff G LPN, UM confirmed Resident #102's name was not on the door name plate.
Review of the facility's policy Promoting/Maintaining Dignity dated 09/07/22 showed, It is the practice to protect and promote residents' rights and treat each resident with respect and dignity as well as care for each resident in a manner and in an environment, that maintains or enhances resident's quality of life by recognizing each resident's individuality.
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility 1) failed to maintain the dignity of one resident (#80) related to clean clothing out of fifty three residents sampled, 2) failed to ensure the preferred name was utilized for one resident (#169) out of fifty three residents sampled, 3) failed to ensure the name of one resident (#70) was spelled correctly on the resident's door, and 4) failed to ensure the name of one resident (#102) was displayed on the resident's door out of fifty three residents sampled.
Findings included:
1. On 3/18/24 at 12:54 p.m. Resident #80 was observed walking in the hallway of the secured memory care unit wearing a pair of plaid Capri pants inside out with spots of a brown substance near the waistband, down the left pant leg, and on the back of the right anklet sock. The resident was observed walking from one end of the unit to the other end with multiple staff in the hallway. Staff K, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) watched the resident walk away from them to the other end of hallway and when the resident was coming back to there area, the staff member asked the resident to Come here so I can clean you up, the staff member did not intervene further with the resident. Resident #80 continued to walk in the hallway and at 1:00 p.m., Staff K was observed passing meal trays to other residents in their rooms as Resident #80 was observed wearing the same pants inside out with the same substance attached to them and sock. Staff G, Licensed Practical Nurse/Unit Manager (LPN/UM), was observed donning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) followed by the resident, Staff K entered the room with a meal tray and on 3/18/24 at 1:22 p.m. Resident #80 was observed walking in the hallway with a cleaned plate and fork, when directed by an unknown staff member the resident returned to room, the brown substance was seen on the right sock and multiple spots on back of the left leg and waistband of the inside out pants. An observation was made on 3/18/24 at 1:25 p.m., of Resident #80 speaking with Staff K at the end of the hallway, the resident walked with the staff member to the resident room and at 1:27 p.m., the staff member asked the resident to go check if glasses were in there, the resident went into the room and Staff K left the area, the resident promptly left the room, continuing to wear pants inside out with a brown substance attached to the pants and sock. On 3/18/24 at 1:28 p.m., Resident #80 was observed walking into another resident's room at the end of the unit then back out, continuing to walk in the hallway, standing behind Staff K (who was at a kiosk hanging on the wall on the opposite side of the unit from where the resident's room was located) before continuing on. An observation was made on 3/18/24 at 1:33 p.m. of Staff G handing Resident #80 a facial mask asking the resident to put it on, the resident was observed walking away from the staff member holding the mask in hand. On 3/18/24 at 1:40 p.m., another surveyor reported a member of the Maintenance department stated Someone catch her, she needs to be changed. On 3/18/24 at 1:40 p.m., Staff G responded, directed the resident into resident's room, then left, followed by the resident who was observed walking on the opposite end of the unit. The Activity Director assisted the resident back to the resident's room, the Activities Director entered the room then left, the resident promptly left the room.
On 3/18/24 at 1:44 p.m., a paperback word search puzzle book was observed sitting on top of the medication cart assigned to Staff A, Registered Nurse (RN). The staff member tossed the book to the nursing station desk next to the desktop computer and keyboard. Staff A sat down in front of the desktop and picked up a pink inkpen. The staff member looked up, noted this writer, stood up, left the nursing station, and began assisting residents with applying hand sanitizer outside of the unit's dining room. (Photographic evidence was obtained). An observation on 3/18/24 at 1:50 p.m. showed the word search book had been repositioned from the previous position.
Staff A was observed assisting Resident #80 back to the room. On 3/18/24 at 1:51 p.m., Staff A was observed encouraging Resident #80 to leave the bathroom of another resident room, and assisting the resident back to her room. Staff A was observed dressing in PPE while Resident #80 remained in her room.
An interview was conducted with Staff G on 3/18/24 at 1:58 p.m. The staff member reported noticing the bowel movements areas on Resident #80 About a hour ago, during lunch but was told by staff Resident #80 had refused (to be changed). The staff member stated she had attempted to assist resident but was dressed in PPE so guessed the resident did not know who she was. Staff G did not voice the expectation regarding staff assisting the resident with toileting hygiene. Staff G reported going to ask Staff A to try to assist (Staff A was in the room with the resident).
Review of the admission Record showed Resident #80 was admitted on [DATE] and included diagnoses not limited to severe unspecified dementia with other behavioral disturbance, cognitive communication deficit, and need for assistance with personal care.
Review of Resident #80's Annual comprehensive assessment showed the resident had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 3 out of 15, indicating a severe cognitive impairment, the resident was able to independently maintain perineal hygiene, adjust clothes before and after using the toilet, commode, bedpan, or urinal, and was frequently incontinent of bowel.
Review of Resident #80's care plan showed the resident had a potential for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) self-care performance deficit related to (r/t) severe Dementia with cognitive impairment, chronic encephalopathy (and) currently independent/supervision with all ADL's. The interventions included staff were to encourage the resident to participate to the fullest extent possible with each interaction.
Review of the Registered Nurse Job Description, copyrighted 2023, explained the purpose was May provide direct nursing care to the resident's and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the licensed practical/vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures. Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
2. Review of Resident #169's medical record revealed he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis that included Fusion of spine, and Torticollis. Review of the residents Brief Interview For Mental Status (BIMS), dated 3/1/24, revealed a score of 13 (Cognitively intact).
Observation on 03/18/24 at 11:17 AM of Resident #169's name posting located on the wall outside of his room door revealed a name normally referred to a female. Observation of the resident at this time revealed the resident had facial hair consisting of a beard and goatee. Interview with Resident #169 at this time revealed that they identify as he/him/they and prefers to be referred to as an alternate name he had provided to staff. The resident reported he prefers to have his provided name posted outside of his room.
Interview on 03/20/24 at 09:31 AM with Staff U, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) revealed she had worked with Resident #169 before. During the interview Staff U continuously referred to Resident #169 as his given name and she and was continuously corrected by this surveyor. Staff U reported she could not help how she referred to the resident and she had to get use to it, but that she is trying.
Interview with Staff V, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Unit Manager on 03/20/24 at 09:42 AM revealed she was very aware of Resident #169's preference and staff are all aware and are trained and honor the resident's preference.
Interview on 03/20/24 at 01:24 PM with the Social Service Director revealed she has addressed the resident's preference of how he identifies. She reported she does nothing with the resident's name tag on the door, and the residents given name is official and must reflect the residents legal name on the door.
Interview on 03/20/24 at 02:22 PM with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) revealed the residents rights are honored related to his preference of how he wants to be identified. She reported the resident's name tag on his door was an oversight and will be changed right away and all staff have been trained.
Review of the facility policy titled Resident Rights with a review/revised date of 6/2023 revealed the following:
10. All residents will be treated equally regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
PASARR Coordination
(Tag F0644)
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 refer three residents (Residents #5, #54 and #70) of fifteen resid...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to refer three residents (Residents #5, #54 and #70) of fifteen residents reviewed for Level I Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR), for a newly evident or possible serious mental disorder, intellectual disability, or a related condition for a Level II PASARR resident review upon a significant change in status assessment.
Findings included:
A review of the admission Record showed Resident #5 had an original admission date of 10/06/18 with diagnoses included but limited to anxiety disorder, unspecified, hyperthyroidism, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and unspecified convulsions. Resident #5 was later identified with new diagnoses that included:
-Other specified anxiety disorders on 08/02/22
-Other specified Depressive Episodes on 08/02/22
-Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance on 10/01/22
-Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified on 10/10/23
-Schizoaffective Disorder-Bipolar type on 02/15/21
Review of Resident #5's quarterly Minimal Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 02/22/24, revealed under Section C-Cognitive Patterns, Resident #5 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 02 (severe cognitive impairment) and under Section I - Active Diagnoses, Resident #5 had diagnoses of Non-Alzheimer's Dementia, Anxiety disorder, Depression, and Schizophrenia.
A review of Resident #5's Level I PASRR assessment, dated 08/08/15 revealed, under the section titled A. MI (Mental Illness) or suspected MI (check all that apply), the checkboxes for the selections schizoaffective disorder was not checked.
A review of the admission Record showed Resident #70 had an original admission date of 11/03/23 with diagnoses included but limited to unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance, brief psychotic disorder, heart failure, and essential primary hypertension. Resident #70 was later identified with new diagnoses that included:
-Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified on 12/05/23
Review of Resident #70's quarterly (MDS assessment, dated 02/06/24, revealed under Section C-Cognitive Patterns, Resident #70 had a BIMS of 04 (severe cognitive impairment) and under Section I - Active Diagnoses, Resident #70 had diagnoses of Non-Alzheimer's Dementia, Depression (other than bipolar) and Psychotic disorder.
A review of Resident #70's Level I PASRR assessment, dated 10/24/23 revealed, under the section titled A. MI (Mental Illness) or suspected MI (check all that apply), the checkboxes for the selections depressive disorder was not checked.
During an interview on 03/21/24 at 11:51 a.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed residents who are diagnosed with new mental health diagnoses should have their PASRRs updated and resubmitted to reflect those changes. The DON stated Resident #5 should have had an updated PASRR that reflected the new mental health diagnosis of schizophrenia and Resident #70 should have had an updated PASRR that reflected the new mental health diagnosis of depressive disorder.
Review of the facility's policy Resident Assessment-Coordination with PASARR Program dated 09/07/22 showed, .9. Any resident who exhibits a newly evident or possible serious mental illness, intellectual disability, or a related condition will be referred to the state mental health or intellectual disability authority for a level II resident review.
3. On 3/18/24 at 9:54 a.m. Resident #54 was observed ambulating in the hallway of the secured memory care unit pushing an empty wheelchair.
On 3/18/24 at 10:45 a.m., Resident #54 was observed sitting in the unit's dining room with other residents and the television was playing.
Review of Resident #54's admission Record showed the resident had been admitted on [DATE] and included the diagnoses of cognitive communication deficit(onset 7/5/23) unspecified severity unspecified dementia without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety (onset 7/5/23), brief psychotic disorder (onset 7/14/23), and unspecified persistent mood (affective) disorder (onset 7/14/23).
Review of Resident #54's Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR), dated 7/5/23, did not reveal the resident had a mental illness (MI), suspected MI (SMI), or Intellectual Disability (ID). The PASRR did not reveal the resident had a primary diagnosis of dementia or related neurocognitive disorder. The review showed question 7 had been answered Yes the resident had validating documentation to support the dementia or related neurocognitive disorder, Medical history. Section IV revealed the resident did not have a diagnosis or suspicion of SMI or ID and a Level II PASRR was not required.
Review of Resident #54's PASRR revealed in Section II A Level II PASRR evaluation must be completed if the individual has a primary or secondary diagnosis or dementia or related neurocognitive disorder, and a suspicion or an Serious Mental Illness, Intellectual Disability, or both.
During an interview on 3/21/24 at 12:00 p.m., the Director of Nursing stated Resident #54's PASRR should have fixed this one. The DON reported the facility had recognized an issue with PASRR's and had initiated a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Review of the facility PIP - PASRR Completion, 2/1/2024, showed the status of the Quality review for all current residents PASRR's was completed to ensure accuracy and prompt completion. was complete.
The policy - Resident Assessment - Coordination with PASARR Program, implemented 9/7/22, showed This facility coordinates assessments with the preadmission screening and resident review (PASARR) program under Medicaid to ensure that individuals with a mental disorder, intellectual disability, or a related condition receives care and services in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs. The guidelines directed:
- 1. All applicants to this facility will be screened for serious mental disorders or intellectual disabilities and related conditions in accordance with the State's Medicaid rules for screening.
a. PASARR Level I - initial pre-screening that is completed prior to admission
i. Negative Level I Screen - permits admission to proceed and ends the PASARR process unless a possible serious mental disorder or intellectual disability arises later.
ii. Positive Level I Screen - necessitates a PASARR Level II evaluation prior to admission.
b. PASARR Level II - a comprehensive evaluation by the appropriate state-designated authority (cannot be completed by the facility) that determines whether the individual has MD, ID, or related
condition, determines the appropriate setting for the individual, and recommends any specialized
services and/or rehabilitative services the individual needs.
- 2. The facility will only admit individuals with a mental disorder or intellectual disability who the State mental health or intellectual disability has determined as appropriate for admission.
- 9. Any resident who exhibits a newly evident or possible serious mental disorder, intellectual disability, or a related condition will be referred promptly to the state mental health or intellectual disability authority for a level II resident review. Examples include:
a. A resident who exhibits behavioral, psychiatric, or mood related symptoms suggesting the presence of a mental disorder (where dementia is not the primary diagnosis).
b. A resident whose intellectual disability or related condition was not previously identified and
evaluated through PASARR.
c. A resident transferred, admitted , or readmitted to the facility following an inpatient psychiatric stay or equally intensive treatment.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for 2 of 2 (#98, ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for 2 of 2 (#98, #100) residents reviewed for vision and dental services.
Findings included:
Review of the facility policy titled Comprehensive Care Plans with an implemented date of 9/7/22 revealed the following:
It is the policy of this facility to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with resident rights, that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the resident's comprehensive assessment.
Review of Resident #98's medical record revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis that included Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus foot ulcer, Peripheral Vascular Disease, and Basal Cell Carcinoma of skin. Review of the record revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) dated 2/8/24 with a score of 14 (Cognitively intact).
Interview on 03/18/24 at 11:33 AM with Resident #98 revealed she has been in the facility since November 2023, had dental and vision concerns but has not been seen by the dentist or the optometrist. The resident reported she only has 1 tooth.
Interview on 03/20/24 at 10:01 AM with Resident #98 revealed she still has not had an appointment for dental or vision.
Review of Resident #98's record revealed there was no care plan in the record that reflected the residents needs related to dental and vision.
Review of the resident records revealed an admission Evaluation dated 12/14/23 which indicated the following:
-ORAL/NUTRITION
Resident teeth are broken and/or have carious.
-SENSORY
Eyesight is impaired resident wears glasses. Hearing adequate.
Review of the residents 5-day Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed the following:
-Vision-Impaired
-Dental indicates no dentures or mouth pain or difficulty chewing
Review of the residents physician order dated 12/15/23 revealed the following:
-May have Dental, Dermatology, Ophthalmic, Podiatry, Wound, Psychology and Psychiatry consults as needed to eval and treat
Review of the record revealed no indication that appointments related to vision and dental had been completed.
Interview on 03/20/24 at 03:10 PM with the Social Serviced Director (SSD) revealed anyone who needs dental or vision is on the list to be seen unless they have a private vendor or the family says no to services, or if they can't afford it.
Interview on 03/21/24 at 10:22 AM with Resident #98 revealed she only has 1 tooth and gums her food. She reported she would like to be seen by the dentist to evaluate the need to remove the one tooth or not. She reported she had old glasses that were for seeing near and far and she also has a newer pair of glasses for reading but neither of them work.
Review of Resident #100's medical record revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis that included Dementia/Alzheimer's with behaviors. Review of the record revealed that the resident was alert with confusion at times.
Interview on 03/18/24 at 11:33 AM with Resident #100's family member and Health care proxy revealed the resident has been in the facility since October 2023, had dental and vision concerns but had not been seen by the dentist or the optometrist. The residents family member reported the resident only had a few teeth.
Interview on 03/20/24 at 10:01 AM with Resident #100's family member revealed the resident still has not had an appointment for dental or vision.
Review of Resident #100's record revealed there was no care plan in the record that reflected the residents needs related to dental and vision.
Review of Resident #100's records revealed an admission Evaluation dated 10/26/23 which indicated the following:
-ORAL/NUTRITION
Resident teeth are broken and/or have carious.
-SENSORY
Eyesight is adequate.
Review of Residents #100's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed the following:
-Vision-Adequate with no corrective lenses
-Dental indicates no dentures or mouth pain or difficulty chewing
Review of the resident's physician order dated 10/26/23 revealed the following:
-Ophthalmology/Podiatry//Psych Services as needed
Review of the record revealed no indication that appointments related to vision and dental had been completed.
Interview on 03/20/24 at 03:10 PM with the Social Serviced Director (SSD) revealed anyone who needs dental or vision is on the list to be seen unless they have a private vendor or the family says no to services, or if they can't afford it.
Interview on 03/21/24 at 10:22 AM with Resident #100's family member revealed Resident #100 only has 7 teeth which all need to come out. She reported her family member is not in any pain at this time but was seen by an oral surgeon when residing in another city who said they need to come out but then the resident ended up in facility. Resident #100 opened his mouth and showed the 7 teeth remaining in his mouth. Resident #100's family member reported Resident #100 does not have glasses but needs glasses to read because he can't see the print.
Interview on 03/21/24 at 10:32 AM with Staff W, Social Service revealed he was not aware of Residents #98 and #100 vision and dental status. He reported he had to call the dental and vision vendors. He indicated he was able to find a email from the vision vendor who accepted the residents as patients and that they were requesting additional information. He was unable to verbalize if the documentation had been provided to the vendor or if the resident had been seen.
Interview on 03/21/24 at 10:39 AM with Staff X, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), MDS Coordinator revealed she completes the appropriate sections of the MDS and does a screen which includes a full physical observation of the resident to include vision and oral. She reported if there is a need or concern then she develops a care plan and then informs social services so they can schedule needed services. She reported she was not aware of the need for dental or vision for Residents #98 and #100 and is not sure why there was no dental or vision care plan developed for the two residents.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to consistently provide a packaged meal for one reside...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to consistently provide a packaged meal for one resident (#87) out of four residents receiving dialysis.
Findings included
Review of Resident #87's medical record revealed that she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis that included Diabetes Mellitus, End Stage Renal Disease. The record revealed the resident receives dialysis from a local vendor on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The record included a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) dated 2/14/24 with a score of 14 (Cognitively intact).
Interview on 03/20/24 at 09:06 AM with Resident #87 revealed her lunch has not been brought up to her yet for her 10:00 AM pick up for dialysis. She reported usually the packaged lunch comes up at 6:00 AM but sometimes they forget so her (family member) is bringing her a lunch before she leaves.
Observations on 03/20/24 at 09:56 AM of Resident #87 in her room revealed her (family member) was present and that they were waiting for transportation. Interview with the resident at this time revealed she was told that her lunch would be up but that it hasn't come up yet. Resident #87 reported that she was anxious about the timeliness of her pick-up and reported that although her pick-up time is 10:00 AM the transportation usually comes by 9:50 AM to get her to dialysis.
Observations on 03/20/24 at 10:04 AM transportation for Resident #87 arrives. It was noted at this time there is still no lunch present for the resident. Staff U, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) verbalized to herself she had to go to the kitchen to get the residents lunch and walked down the hallway.
Observations on 03/20/24 at 10:11 AM Resident #87's transportation was leaving the residents room with resident and (family member) walking behind. It was noted there was still no lunch present for the resident to take to dialysis.
Observations on 03/20/24 at 10:13 AM while exiting the facility the transportation personnel was noted to ask the receptionist if she could get a lunch for the resident. At this time the resident verbalized she did not want to wait for the lunch because it was late. The transportation team exited the building with the resident and loaded the resident into the transportation van. After resident was loaded into the transportation a kitchen aide noted to run out of the facility and hand a bagged lunch to the transport personnel for the resident. Inspection of the bagged lunch revealed it consisted of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, graham crackers, and soda. The resident's (family member) verbalized at this time that the resident goes without a lunch at least 1 time a week, but he comes to the facility daily and is here before she leaves for dialysis and is at the facility when she returns so if it appears that there will be no packed meal he will bring something for her.
Review of the resident's physician order dated 2/13/24 revealed the following:
Dialysis Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Chair time: 11AM Transport Pick up Time: 10AM
Review of Resident #87's care plan revealed the resident is at risk for complications r/t receives dialysis with an Initiated date of 05/15/2023 and a revision date of 08/01/2023. Continued review of the residents care plan related to dialysis revealed interventions that included Send snack with resident on dialysis days with an Initiated date of 05/15/2023.
Review of Resident #87's progress notes revealed no entries of the resident refusing any of her meals for dialysis.
Interview on 03/20/24 at 10:26 AM with the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) revealed dialysis residents always gets a packed meal when going to dialysis. She reported if the resident has an early appointment the lunch is prepped from the night before. For later dialysis appointments bagged lunches are made fresh for the resident. She reported usually the lunches are ready and prepped before the resident has to leave, but today they were behind because of the dish machine. This surveyor shared with the CDM a report that dialysis packed lunch is not provided every time the resident has dialysis. The CDM reported that I don't know that I can contest to that because there are a lot of moving parts in the kitchen. The CDM stated, I cannot confirm that she gets a meal each time she goes to dialysis. The CDM reported that as an alert the kitchen gets a sheet listing the dialysis patients which indicates the days and time of pick-up and that We try to have target times to mitigate problems, but there are a lot of moving parts so things come up.
Interview on 03/20/24 at 11:46 AM with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) revealed the kitchen usually provides a meal for residents who go out of the facility for dialysis. She reported sometimes residents refuse to take a lunch and that this information is documented in the residents record. The NHA reported she is not aware of anything going on in the kitchen that would cause the kitchen to fall behind.
Review of the facility policy titled Hemodialysis with an implemented date of 8/25/22 revealed the following:
This facility will provide the necessary care and treatment, consistent with professional standards of practice, physician orders, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the resident's goals and preferences, to meet the special medical, nursing, mental, and psychosocial needs of residents receiving hemodialysis.
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 observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure one (South #2) of four medication carts was ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure one (South #2) of four medication carts was locked while unattended, medications were secured, medications were stored per manufacturer guidelines, one (South) of two treatment carts were locked while unattended, and medications were not stored with cleaning materials.
Findings included:
On 3/18/24 at 9:41 a.m. while standing at an unlocked medication cart, Staff A, Registered Nurse (RN) offered to obtain a face mask for writer. The staff member left the nursing station, leaving the cart unlocked, went into the room opposite the station, returning a moment later with a box of face masks. A housekeeper was in the nursing station mopping while the cart was unlocked and unattended. The South #2 medication cart was parked in the nursing station; however the cart was parked against a half wall and within reach of residents on a memory care unit. Staff A confirmed the cart was reachable and had been unlocked.
On 3/18/24 at 12:10 p.m., an observation was made of a blue oval tablet on the floor in the doorway of room [ROOM NUMBER]. Staff Z, Interim Staff Educator, observed the blue tablet, picked it up (using a glove) and said it looked like a thyroid pill.
On 3/20/24 at 9:48 a.m., an observation was conducted with Staff R, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) of the South #2 medication cart. The observation revealed an unopened bottle of Latanoprost Ophthalmic solution. The pharmacy bag containing the bottle was labeled Refrigerate. The observation revealed 2 containers of pudding sitting on top of the insulin containers.
On 3/20/24 at 10:23 a.m., an observation was conducted with Staff P, RN of the South #1 medication cart. The observation revealed an opened undated bottle of Latanoprost Ophthalmic solution, a vial of insulin dated 2/14/24, with a pharmacy label showing to discard after 28 days (3/13/24 - 7 days prior to the observation), an undated, unopened Insulin Lispro pen labeled with a sticker to discard after 28 days and contained within a pharmacy bag revealed 2/4/24 opened. (3/3/24 - 17 days prior to the observation), and an undated opened Breo Ellipta 100 microgram/25 microgram (Fluticasone furoate/vilanterol) inhaler, contained within a pharmacy bag revealing an open date of 1/10/24. The inhaler label showed an area to date when the tray was opened and to discard 6 weeks (2/21/24 - 28 days prior to the observation).
On 3/20/24 at 3:59 p.m., an observation was made of an unlocked unattended treatment cart on the memory care unit, parked outside of the nursing station. The cart contained medicated ointments and creams. Staff P and Staff R reported Staff G, Unit Manager, had been the last one in it. Staff G confirmed, at 4:02 p.m. on 3/20/24, she was the last one in it and had left it unlocked.
On 3/20/24 at 4:27 p.m. an observation was conducted with Staff Q, LPN of one medication cart on the North unit. The observation showed a container of [vendor name] Disinfectant wipes lying on its side with a wipe sticking out of the container. The wet wipe was lying against extra medications stored in the bottom drawer and a wet spot was observed on the packaging of a full card of the medications. The staff member confirmed the findings.
The policy - Medication Storage, implemented 8/25/22, revealed It is the policy of this facility to ensure all medications housed on our premises will be stored in the pharmacy and/or medication rooms according to the manufacturer's recommendations and sufficient to ensure proper sanitation, temperature, light, ventilation, moisture control, segregation, and security. The compliance guidelines included the following:
- 1. General Guidelines:
a. All drugs and biologicals will be stored in locked compartments (i.e. medication carts, cabinets,
drawers, refrigerators, medication rooms) under proper temperature controls.
b. Only authorized personnel will have access to the keys to locked compartments (see attached
listing).
c. During a medication pass, medications must be under the direct observation of the person
administering medications or locked in the medication storage area/cart.
- 3. External Products: Disinfectants and drugs for external use are stored separately from internal and injectable medications.
- 8. Unused Medications: The pharmacy and all medication rooms are routinely inspected by the consultant pharmacy for discontinued, outdated, defective, or deteriorated medications with worn, illegible, or missing labels. These medications are destroyed in accordance with our Destruction of Unused Drugs Policy.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
4. On 3/19/2024 at 9:51am Staff B, Dietary Aide was observed in the kitchen working at the food prep station with parfaits dishes. Staff B was observed wrapping parfait dishes with plastic wrap with b...
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4. On 3/19/2024 at 9:51am Staff B, Dietary Aide was observed in the kitchen working at the food prep station with parfaits dishes. Staff B was observed wrapping parfait dishes with plastic wrap with bare hands. She then removed what appeared to be electronic phone ear bud devices from her ears with bare hands. She then placed the earbuds into her pocket and continued wrapping parfait cups with plastic wrap with bare hands. Once the parfait containers were wrapped and placed on a silver tray, Staff B wrapped the entire tray of parfaits, wrote a date on the top of wrapped parfait tray and placed them into the cooler. Staff B was then observed putting on gloves and placing bread directly onto the service station table. Staff B did not perform hand hygiene during the observation.
During an interview with Staff B on 03/21/2024 at 11:50a.m., she stated she should wash her hands before and after food preparation. She also stated that she is only to use her ear buds while operating the dish machine. She then stated that she should not touch her face or skin while preparing food without washing her hands and the prep stations are wiped down once an hour.
Review of the facilities Food and Safety Requirement Procedure states:
Dated Reviewed: 10/19/2022
Policy:
It is the policy of this facility to procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory by federal, state and local authorities. Food will also be stored, prepared, distributed and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.
Definitions:
Contamination means the unintended presence of potentially harmful substances including, but not limited to microorganisms, chemicals, or physical objects.
Food Distribution means the process involved in getting food to the resident. This may include holding foods hot on the steam table or under refrigeration for cold temperature control, dispensing food portions for individual residents, family style and dining room service, or delivering meals to residents' rooms or dining areas, etc. When meals are assembled in the kitchen and then delivered to residents' rooms or dining areas to be distributed, covering foods is appropriate, either individually or in a mobile food cart.
Food Service means the process involved in actively serving food to the resident. When actively serving residents in a dining room or outside a resident's room where trained staff are serving food/beverage choices directly from a mobile food cart or steam table, there is no need for food to be covered. However, food should be covered when traveling a distance (i.e., down a hallway, to a different unit or floor).
Food service safety refers to handling, preparing, and storing food in ways that prevent foodborne illness.
Foodborne illness refers to an illness caused by the ingestion of contaminated food or beverages.
Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines:
1.
Food safety practices hall be followed through the facility's entire food handling process. This process begins when food is received from the vendor and ends with deliver of the food to the resident. Elements of the process include the following:
D. Distribution and service of food to the resident, including transportation, set up, and assistance.
F. Employee hygienic practices
2.
The Director of food and Nutrition service shall order food from approved sources and maintain invoices from food vendors that show the source of food acquisition and the date of delivery.
4. When preparing food, staff shall take precautions in critical control points in the food preparation process to prevent, reduce, or eliminate potential hazards.
5. Food and Beverages
d. washing hands between contact with residents and after collecting soiled plates and food waste.
e. Use of gloves when touching and assisting with ready-to-eat foods.
f. Timely distribution of all meals/snacks.
6. All equipment used in the handling of the food shall be cleaned and sanitized, and handled in a manner to prevent Contamination.
c. Staff shall wash hands prior to handling clean dishes, and shall handle them by outside surfaces or touch only the handles of utensils.
7. Staff shall adhere to safe hygienic practices to prevent contamination of foods from hands or physical objects.
a. staff shall wash hands according to facility procedures.
d. Dietary staff must wear hair restraints (e.g., hairnet, hat, and/or beard restraint) to prevent hair from contacting food.
e. Hairnets should be worn when cooking, preparing, or assembling food, such as stiffing pots or assembling the ingredients of a salad. However, staff do not need to wear hairnets when distributing food to residents at the dining table(s) or when assisting residents to dine.
h. Gloves will be worn when directly touching ready-to-eat foods and when serving residents who are on transmission-based precautions. However, staff do not need to ear gloves when distributing food to residents at the dining table(s) or when assisting residents to dine unless touching ready-to-eat food.
8. Additional strategies to prevent foodborne illness include, but are not limited to:
a. preventing cross-contamination of foods.
3. An observation on 03/18/24 at 12:20 p.m., revealed fifteen residents seated in the Secured Unit dayroom.
An observation on 03/18/24 at 12:35 p.m., revealed the lunch cart being delivered to the Secure Unit. Staff was observed immediately passing out the lunch trays to all fifteen residents. One resident (#83) was observed eating beef stroganoff with her hands. The lunch observation revealed no hand hygiene practices by staff.
During an immediate interview on 01/18/24 at 12:35 p.m., Staff F Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) stated the facility protocol was to provide every resident a hand sanitizing wipe for hand hygiene prior to meals but stated today, it just did not happen and was not sure why. Staff F, CNA stated the hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes were in the locked storage unit in the dayroom.
During an interview on 03/20/24 at 10:52 a.m., the Administrator stated she expected the staff to ensure residents were provided hand hygiene in the form of either hand sanitizer or sanitizer wipes prior to being served each meal.
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to implement an appropriate infection control program related to ensuring staff were aware precaution measures for one (#80) of one residents with precautions, provide a cleanable mattress for one (#95) out of 52 residents, and to ensure adequate hand hygiene was performed for staff and residents.
Findings included:
1. An interview on 3/18/24 at 9:37 a.m. was conducted with an unknown Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the memory care unit. The CNA stated there was no COVID infection on the unit and Staff A, Registered Nurse (RN) confirmed this information.
On 3/18/24 at 9:47 a.m., an observation was made of Resident #80's room, hanging from the door was a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) caddy and a sign showing Droplet precautions. The caddy held gowns, N95 masks, faceshields, and gloves. During the observation, Resident #80 was observed walking out of the room.
On 3/18/24 at 12:54 p.m., Resident #80 was observed walking independently in the hallway of the unit, not wearing any personal protective equipment (PPE).
On 3/18/24 at 1:03 p.m., an observation was made of Staff G, Licensed Practical Nurse/Unit Manager (LPN/UM) asking Resident #80 who was ambulating in the unit, to go back to room to eat. The staff member dressed in gown, gloves, mask, and face shield, stating Resident #80 had tested positive for COVID a week ago Friday, and comes off precautions on the 22nd, the 10th day (after testing positive). Staff G directed the resident into the room.
On 3/18/24 at 1:06 p.m. Staff K, CNA, walked into Resident 80's room to the window side of the room and handed a meal tray to Staff G. The room continued to be posted for Droplet precautions as Staff K entered the room without any PPE.
On 3/18/24 at 1:20 p.m., Staff K walked into Resident #80's room, putting gloves on and calling for Resident #80. Staff G called to the staff member from a room across the hall and the staff member left the area.
On 3/18/24 at 1:33 p.m. Staff G handed Resident #80 a face mask as the resident ambulated past the nursing station, asking the resident to put it on. The resident held the mask in hand walking away from staff.
2. On 3/18/24 at 9:35 a.m., an observation was made of Resident #95's mattress on the memory care unit. The mattress' plastic/vinyl covering was missing, the top of the mattress was whitish-light blue in color. The room was designated (by sign on door) to be scheduled for Deep Clean.
On 3/18/24 at 12:48 p.m., an observation continued of Resident #95's mattress. The mattress was torn in an area approximately the size of a dinner plate, revealing an interior of green foam.
Review of the policy - Cleaning and Disinfection of Resident-Care Equipment, implemented/revised on 9/6/22, revealed Resident care equipment can be a source of indirect transmission of pathogens. Reusable resident care equipment will be cleaned and disinfected in accordance with current Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations in order to break the chain of infection.
Cleaning is the removal of visible soil from objects and surfaces and normally is accomplished manually or mechanically using water with detergents or enzymic products. Disinfection refers to the thermal or chemical destruction of pathogenic and other types of microorganisms. Reusable single-resident items are items that may be used multiple times, but for one resident only. Examples include bed pans, urinals, and disposable blood pressure cuffs/stethoscopes.
3. Staff shall follow established infection control principles for cleaning and disinfecting reusable, non-critical equipment. General guidelines include:
c. Direct care staff are responsible for cleaning single resident equipment when visibly soiled, and
according to routine schedule parentheses where apical parentheses.
e. Most equipment may be cleaned/ disinfected in the areas in which the equipment is used.
Review of the policy - Infection Prevention and Control Program, implemented 8/25/22 and revised 7/13/23, revealed This facility has established and maintains an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections as per accepted national standards and guidelines.
2. All staff are responsible for following all policies and procedures related to the program.
4. Standard Precautions
c. All staff shall use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to established facility policy
governing the use of PPE.
e. Environmental Cleaning and disinfection shall be performed according to the facility policy. All
staff have responsibilities related to the cleanliness of the facility, and are to report problems
outside their scope to the appropriate department.
5. Isolation protocol (Transmission-Based Precautions- contact, droplet, neutropenic):
a. A resident with infection or communicable disease shall be placed on transmission based
precautions.
b. Residents will be placed on the list of restrictive transmission based precaution for the shortest
duration possible under the circumstances.
9. Equipment Protocol:
a. All reusable items and equipment requiring special cleaning, disinfection, or sterilization shall be
cleaned in accordance with our current procedures governing the cleaning and sterilization of soiled
or contaminated equipment.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0924
(Tag F0924)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure the handrail in one (South - Memory Care) o...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure the handrail in one (South - Memory Care) of two units was secure and did not cause a safety issue regarding the presence of broken and/or missing components.
Findings included:
1. An observation on 03/18/24 at 12:23 p.m. revealed three decorative fence posts pulled from the wall outside room [ROOM NUMBER]. The hallway handrail attached to the wall through the decorative fence post was loose and wobbly when touched. Photographic evidence obtained.
An observation on 03/19/24 at 10:24 a.m. revealed three decorative fence posts pulled away from the wall outside room [ROOM NUMBER]. The hallway handrail attached to the wall through the decorative fence post was now unsecured from the wall. Photographic evidence obtained.
During an interview on 03/19/24 at 10:26 a.m., Staff J, Director of Maintenance (DOM) stated, I did not know this was like this. Staff F, DOM stated the unsecured hallway handrail was certainly a safety concern and he would have expected the staff to have informed the maintenance department so the handrail could have been fixed.
Review of the Maintenance Log from 02/29/24-03/19/24 revealed no entries for loose or broken hallway handrails.
During an interview on 03/21/24 at 1:29 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated anything that is visibly broken or needs fixed should be put in the maintenance log and reported. The DON stated, I heard about the hallway handrails and would have expected the rails to have been reported and fixed.
Review of the facility's policy Accidents and Supervision dated 09/07/2022 showed, Policy: The resident environment will remain as free of accident hazards as possible. 1. Identification of Hazard and Risks- a. All staff (professional, administrative, maintenance) are to be involved in observing and identifying potential hazards in the environment.
2. On 3/18/24 at 10:32 a.m. an observation was made of two broken handrail brackets between room [ROOM NUMBER] and nursing station on the South-Memory Care unit.
On 3/18/24 at 12:33 p.m. an observation showed a metal bracket attached to one side of the underneath of a handrail between room [ROOM NUMBER] and the nursing station. The bracket was not attached to the other side and a space between the bracket and handrail was approximately 1/2 inch.
On 3/18/24 at 12:36 p.m. an observation was made of a missing handrail cap near room [ROOM NUMBER].
On 3/18/24 at 12:48 p.m. an observation was made of a missing handrail cap near room [ROOM NUMBER].
On 3/19/24 at 10:35 a.m. an observation was conducted of the handrails on the South-Memory Care Unit, which revealed:
- a missing end cap near room [ROOM NUMBER]
- a missing end cap and a broken handrail bracket near room [ROOM NUMBER]
- a broken handrail bracket between rooms [ROOM NUMBERS]
- a broken handrail bracket near room [ROOM NUMBER]
- a missing end cap near room [ROOM NUMBER]
- a broken handrail bracket near room [ROOM NUMBER]
- a loose end cap next to room [ROOM NUMBER]
On 3/20/24 at 11:39 a.m. Resident #23 was observed grasping the handrail to propel self in wheelchair from the patio to the nursing station.
An interview and observation of the South-Memory Care unit handrails was conducted with the Maintenance Director on 3/20/24 at 12:12 p.m. The director stated the expectation was for staff to notify him of any issues but he also should have noticed them. He stated he did have end caps and had fixed many. The Maintenance Director asked this writer to observe one handrail that had been fixed. We went into the North unit and the director explained he had tightened screws to one section of the handrail. The interview continued on 3/20/24 at 12:58 p.m. with the Maintenance Director. The director provided a handrail audit completed on 3/18/24 by a Maintenance Assistant.
Review of the handwritten audit (provided by Maintenance Director) of the handrails in the facility was completed. The audit revealed the section of the South-Memory Care unit between rooms 152 to 160 was ok, the section of handrail between room [ROOM NUMBER] to nursing station fail, and a section by South nursing station fixed. The audit did not show any other section of handrail was determined to be ok or fail on the South unit. The audit showed the majority of the handrail evaluations were completed on North unit.
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide a clean and homelike environment for one re...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide a clean and homelike environment for one resident unit (Secured Unit) out of two resident units in the facility.
Finding included:
1. An observation on 03/18/24 at 10:27 a.m., revealed the secured unit dayroom had ceiling tiles that were pushed up and not flush with the ceiling. The blinds that hung in the window of the dayroom were broken and pulled apart. The walls in the secured unit dayroom were scratched and a piece of the wall near the locked storage closet was cracked. The main door of the dayroom was scratched and was missing paint.
During an interview on 03/20/24 at 11:30 a.m., Staff F, Director of Maintenance (DOM) stated Staff I, Maintenance Worker (MW) just changed the blinds in the window this morning. Staff J, DOM stated staff saw Surveyor taking pictures of the blinds. Staff J, DOM was interviewed and shown the piece of wall near the locked storage closet that was cracked. Staff J, DOM stated he had extra pieces to this wall and could get that fixed today. Staff J, DOM recognized the two ceiling tiles that were pushed up from the ceiling exposing the roof area and stated, Yes, I just fixed a tile like that in the kitchen today. Staff J, DOM pointed out a third tile in the ceiling that had a hole in it and stated it would need to be fixed as well. Staff J, DOM was then directed to the main door of the secured unit dayroom. Staff J, DOM confirmed the door was scratched and was missing paint and stated it would look so much better with a new coat of paint on it. Staff J, DOM stated I got some paint last week, I could have that painted in about 45 minutes. Staff J, DOM stated these concerns were not in the maintenance log or brought to maintenance attention. Staff J, DOM stated he expected staff to report environmental concerns to maintenance when items in the facility were damage or needed to be repaired.
During an interview on 03/20/24 at 11:37 a.m., Staff I, MW confirmed he was just instructed to replace the blinds in the secure unit dayroom this morning because they were broke and in poor repair.
Review of the facility's policy Safe and Homelike Environment dated 07/24/23 showed, Orderly is defined as an uncluttered physical environment that is neat and well-kept. 3. Housekeeping and maintenance services will be provided as necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly and comfortable environment.
2. On 3/18/24 at 9:43 a.m. an observation was made of two lumps of a brown substance on the floor of a small alcove next to the patio entrance in the memory care unit, and a white powdery substance was observed on an over-bed table located in the alcove.
On 3/18/24 at 10:01 a.m. an observation was of an uncovered dusty ceiling vent in the bathroom of room [ROOM NUMBER].
On 3/18/24 at 10:24 a.m. an observation revealed a brown substance was smeared on the wall of the alcove near the patio entrance on the memory care unit. Two dressers were observed in the alcove, one contained personal belongings and the other contained an incontinent device, the outside of both dressers were stained with an unknown substance.
On 3/18/24 at 10:35 a.m., an observation was made in the bathroom of room [ROOM NUMBER] of a hole in the wall and missing floor tiles under the sink.
On 3/18/24 at 12:03 p.m. an observation was made of a missing transition between the bathroom and room in room [ROOM NUMBER].
Photographic evidence was obtained.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0645
(Tag F0645)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. On 03/18/2024, 03/19/2024, 03/20/2024 Resident #53 was observed either in her room and in bed, in her room and seated in a wh...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. On 03/18/2024, 03/19/2024, 03/20/2024 Resident #53 was observed either in her room and in bed, in her room and seated in a wheel chair, or seated in therapy doing exercises, or hanging out in the front lobby area. Resident #53 had been dressed for the day and was not presenting with any behaviors, pain or discomfort. The room was clean and free from foul odors.
Review of Resident #53's medical record, revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the advance directives section of the chart revealed Resident #53 had a responsible party to make her medical and financial decisions.
Review of the admission diagnosis sheet revealed the following diagnoses; Adjustment Disorder with mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood (11/29/2023); Pseudobular Affect (11/07/2023)
Review of the current Minimum Data Set (MDS) Quarterly assessment, dated 01/29/2024 revealed; (Cognition/Brief Interview Mental Status or BIMS score - 07 of 15, which indicated Resident #53 would not be interview able.)
Review of the medical record revealed one Level 1 Pre admission Screening Resident Review (PASRR) tools/assessments. The following PASRR revealed;
Level 1 PASSR completed by an Completed by RN at an outside facility on 08/16/2023. Under section I (a) of the PASRR screen, which asks what type of Suspected Mental Illness (SMI) the resident had; revealed it was not checked for any diagnosis. Section I (b) was not checked for any Intellectual Disability (ID). Section II (1, 2, 3, and 4) were not checked with yes, which would indicate a Level 2 PASRR would need to be completed. It was determined Resident #53 was not in need for a Level 2 PASRR to be completed.
During Resident #53's admission she had developed diagnoses to include Adjustment Disorder with mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood with an onset date of 11/29/2023. Neither of the current Level 1 PASRR screens identified Resident #53 of having Adjustment Disorder with mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood in Section I (b). There was no other Level 1 PASRR screens in the electronic record that reflected Resident #53 with a diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder with mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood. The facility failed to update the Level 1 PASSRR Screening to reflect the current diagnosis for Resident #53.
On 3/21/2024 at 1:00 p.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed Resident #53 had a diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder with mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood and the current Level 1 PASRR in the chart reflected this diagnosis.
4. On 3/20/2024 at 9:20 AM Resident # 170 was observed sitting on the side of his bed. Resident stated he had open heart surgery on 12/8/2023 which left him with no use of his right hand, a tracheostomy, and a feeding tube. The feeding tube had been removed and healed and the tracheostomy had been removed and he still had a small area to heal. He has had his colostomy since 2018 post surgery for a bowel obstruction. He stated he lost both of his sons but did not elaborate. The resident uses oxygen at three liters via nasal cannula continuously.
Review of admission record, dated 3/20/2024, revealed Resident #170 was admitted on [DATE].
with diagnoses of: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with (Acute) Exacerbation, Type two Diabetes Mellitus, Morbid (severe) Obesity, Colostomy, Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit.
Review of medical certification for Medicaid long-term care services and patient transfer form (AHCA Form 5000-3008) for Resident #170, dated 3/7/2024, revealed: primary diagnosis - pneumonia, chronic obstruction pulmonary disease exacerbation, patient wears glasses, is on insulin, anticoagulants, has methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA0 in his nasal area, no attached reports, incontinent, colostomy left lower abdomen, ambulates with an assistive device - wheelchair, requires assistance of one, skin care with a stage two on right buttock.
Review of the Level I Preadmission Screening and Resident Review for Resident #170 dated 2/20/24 revealed:
Level I Section 1 A Bipolar Disorder, B finding based on documented history, no level II PASRR required. No attached identifying documentation
Review of the Level Preadmission Screening and Resident Review for Resident #170 dated 3/13/2024 revealed:
Level I Section I B finding based on documented history no Level II PASRR required. No attached identifying documentation
Review of Minimum Data Set (MDS) Resident assessment and Care Screening dated 3/11/2023 for Resident #170 revealed:
Section C - Cognitive Patterns - Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) Summary Score 15, indicating the resident was cognitively intact.
An interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 3/21/2024 at 1:30 PM. The DON stated that when a resident has a psychiatric or psychotherapy evaluation the nursing department is responsible to review the evaluation and update the PASRR if needed and the person in nursing that is accountable is the DON.
Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure the Level I Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) was accurate upon admission for ten residents (#7, #13, #14, #20, #50, #53, #65, #80, #88 and #170) of fifteen residents sampled for PASRR review.
Findings included:
1. A review of the admission Record showed Resident #65 had an original admission date of 01/19/21 with diagnoses including repeated falls, essential hypertension, and unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition.
Review of Resident #65's annual Minimal Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 12/31/23, revealed under Section C-Cognitive Patterns, Resident #65 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 00 (severe cognitive impairment) and under Section I - Active Diagnoses, Resident #65 had diagnoses of Non-Alzheimer's Dementia and Psychotic disorder.
A review of Resident #65's Level I PASRR assessment, dated 01/19/21 revealed, under the section titled A. MI (Mental Illness) or suspected MI (check all that apply), the checkboxes for the selections psychotic disorder was not checked.
During an interview on 03/21/24 at 11:51 a.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #65's PASRR was inaccurate at admission and should have reflected the diagnosis of Psychotic Disorder. The DON stated because Resident #65's PASRR was inaccurate a new PASRR should have been re-submitted to reflect Resident #65's admitting diagnosis.
5. Review of Resident #14's admission Record showed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with the diagnoses of Pseudobulbar affect (PBA), unspecified mood (affective) disorder, unspecified anxiety disorder, moderate recurrent major depressive disorder (MDD), cognitive communication deficit, and unspecified severity unspecified dementia with other behavioral disturbance.
Review of Resident #14's Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR), dated 3/4/19, showed the resident had Mental Illness (MI) diagnoses of anxiety and depressive disorders. The PASRR did not reveal the resident had a secondary diagnosis of dementia and a Level II evaluation was required and did not include the resident's diagnosis of PBA.
During an interview on 3/21/24 at 12:02 p.m. the Director of Nursing (DON) stated Resident #14's PASRR should have been redone.
Review of Resident #80's admission Record showed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with secondary diagnoses of severe unspecified dementia with other behavioral disturbance, and cognitive communication deficit. The record included other diagnoses of unspecified recurrent major depressive disorder (onset 10/10/23) and unspecified persistent mood (affective) disorder (onset 6/13/23).
Review of Resident #80's PASRR, dated 2/6/23, showed the resident did not have any Mental Illness (MI) or suspected MI (SMI), or Intellectual Disability (ID). The PASRR showed the resident had a disorder resulting in functional limitations of major life activities, had serious difficulty in concentration, persistence, and pace, and had a serious difficulty of adaption to change. The PASRR revealed the resident's primary diagnosis was dementia. The PASRR revealed Resident #80 was admitted under a 30-day Hospital Discharge Exemption and if the resident's stay was anticipated to exceed 30 days the Nursing Facility (NF) must notify the Level I screener on the 25 th day of stay and the Level II evaluation must be completed no later than the 40 th day of admission. The evaluation showed a Level II PASRR was not required.
During an interview on 3/21/24 at 11:57 a.m., the Director of Nursing stated Resident #80's PASRR was a definitely resubmit.
Review of Resident #13's admission Record showed the resident was admitted on [DATE]. The record revealed the primary diagnosis of the resident was depressive-type schizoaffective disorder (onset 2/16/21), and other diagnoses of moderate recurrent major depressive disorder (onset 8/2/22), unspecified mood disorder due to known physiological condition (onset 6/9/22), unspecified anxiety disorder (onset 6/9/22), other specified eating disorder (onset 6/9/22), and tertiary diagnosis of unspecified recurrent major depressive disorder.
Review of Resident #13's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], revealed the resident's Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score was 6 out of 15, indicating a severe cognitive impairment.
Review of Resident #13's PASRR, dated 9/12/13, revealed the resident had a Serious Mental Illness of Schizophrenia with a serious difficulty of concentration, persistance, and pace and had experienced an episode of significant disruption resulting in an intervention by housing or law enforcement officials. The evaluation revealed the resident was being admitted from a hospital after receiving acute inpatient care and required Nursing Facility services fro the condition received in the hospital. A Level II was determined to be required prior to the facility admission.
Review of Resident #13's Level II Determination report showed the resident had a mental health diagnosis of Undifferentiated type Schizophrenia with an unknown onset date. The evaluation revealed a Brief Interview of Mental Status was conducted and indicated a score of 13 which suggests intact cognitive status.
Review of Resident #13's Level I and Level II PASRR evaluations did not included the diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder, moderate recurrent major depressive disorder, unspecified mood disorder due to known physiological condition, unspecified anxiety disorder, and other specified eating disorder was not included in the evaluations. (The resident's care plan showed a diagnosis of Pica).
During an interview on 3/21/24 at 12:02 p.m., the Director of Nursing stated Resident #13's PASRR and Level II should have been redone.
Review of Resident #88's admission Record revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with a primary diagnosis of unspecified Alzheimer's disease. The record included additional diagnoses of severe vascular dementia with other behavioral disturbance (onset 11/29/22) and generalized anxiety disorder (onset 6/13/23).
Review of Resident #88's PASRR, dated 6/6/22, did not reveal the resident had any Mental Illness or Intellectual Disability, and did not have a primary diagnosis of a related neurocognitive disorder (Alzheimer's disease). The PASRR revealed a Level II PASRR evaluation must be completed if the individual has a primary or secondary diagnosis of dementia or related neurocognitive disorder, and a suspicion or diagnosis of an Serious Mental Illness, Intellectual Disability, or both. The PASRR showed a Level II evaluation was not required.
During an interview on 3/21/24 at 12:06 p.m., the Director of Nursing reviewed Resident #88's PASRR and stated it should have been redone. The DON stated when a resident gets a new diagnosis, the PASRR should be redone.
Review of Resident #50's admission Record revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] and a readmission on [DATE]. The record showed the resident was admitted with a primary diagnosis of unspecified severity unspecified dementia without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety. The record included diagnoses of unspecified anxiety disorder (onset 8/7/23), and unspecified recurrent major depressive disorder (onset 8/31/20).
Review of Resident #50's PASRR, dated 8/12/20, revealed in Section I a diagnosis of depressive disorder and was receiving services for mental illness (MI). The evaluation showed in Section II the indicators for decision-making showed the resident had a disorder resulting in functional limitations, serious difficulty with interpersonal functioning, concentration, persistence, and pace, and a serious difficulty with adaption to change. The PASRR revealed the resident had received treatment for MI with psychiatric treatment more intensive than outpatient care and an episode of significant disruption to normal living situation. The PASRR revealed a Level II PASRR evaluation must be completed prior to admission if any box in Section I.A. or I.B. is checked and there is a yes checked in Section II.1, II.2, or II.3, unless the individual meets the definition of a provisional admission or a hospital discharge exemption. The PASRR showed the resident did have a primary diagnosis of dementia with validating documentation. A Level II PASRR evaluation must be completed if the individual has a primary or secondary diagnosis of dementia or related neurocognitive disorder, and a suspicion of diagnosis of an Serious Mental Illness, Intellectual Disability, or both. The evaluation showed the resident may not be admitted to the Nursing Facility as a Level II was needed and telephone consent for a Level II was obtained. The resident's electronic record did not include a Level II evaluation for Resident #50 nor did the facilty provide one. The PASRR did not include the resident's diagnosis of anxiety disorder.
During an interview on 3/21/24 at 11:51 a.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) reported having to look at the Past Medical History (PMH) to be considered a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and schizophrenia would trigger a Level II, so if there were hospitalizations or receiving mental health services would trigger a Level II or a ID, if dementia, might not only if there is mental health also. The DON reported a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) was started a month ago, the Social Service Director (SSD) would audit the PASRR's and if something was noted, the DON was notified and it was addressed.
Review of the PASRR Completion PIP, dated 2/1/24, showed the Quality review for all current residents PASRR's was completed to ensure accuracy and prompt completion, the status of this action step was documented as complete.
The policy - Resident Assessment - Coordination with PASARR Program, implemented 9/7/22, showed This facilty coordinates assessments with the preadmission screening and resident review (PASARR) program under Medicaid to ensure that individuals with a mental disorder, intellectual disability, or a related condition receives care and services in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs. The guidelines directed:
- 1. All applicants to this facility will be screened for serious mental disorders or intellectual disabilities and related conditions in accordance with the State's Medicaid rules for screening.
a. PASARR Level I - initial pre-screening that is completed prior to admission
i. Negative Level I Screen - permits admission to proceed and ends the PASARR process
unless a possible serious mental disorder or intellectual disability arises later.
ii. Positive Level I Screen - necessitates a PASARR Level II evaluation prior to admission.
b. PASARR Level II - a comprehensive evaluation by the appropriate state-designated authority
(cannot be completed by the facility) that determines whether the individual has MD, ID, or related
condition, determines the appropriate setting for the individual, and recommends any specialized
services and/or rehabilitative services the individual needs.
- 2. The facility will only admit individuals with a mental disorder or intellectual disability who the State mental health or intellectual disability has determined as appropriate for admission.
- 9. Any resident who exhibits a newly evident or possible serious mental disorder, intellectual disability, or a related condition will be referred promptly to the state mental health or intellectual disability authority for a level II resident review. Examples include:
a. A resident who exhibits behavioral, psychiatric, or mood related symptoms suggesting the
presence of a mental disorder (where dementia is not the primary diagnosis).
b. A resident whose intellectual disability or related condition was not previously identified and
evaluated through PASARR.
c. A resident transferred, admitted , or readmitted to the facility following an inpatient psychiatric stay
or equally intensive treatment.
2. On 3/18/24 at 10:00 a.m., 3/19/24 at 1:00 p.m., and on 3/20/2024 at 7:30 a.m. Resident #7 was observed in his room and either seated in his wheelchair or was lying in bed. Each time observed, Resident #7 was observed dressed for the day and not presenting with any behaviors, pain, or discomfort. Resident #7 was pleasant to speak with and was able to speak related to his medical care and services. Resident #7 confirmed he had been routinely seen and assisted by a psychologist and felt the services helped him.
Review of Resident #7's medical record, revealed he was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the advance directives section of the chart revealed Resident #7 was his own responsible party but had family as emergency contacts only.
Review of the admission diagnosis sheet revealed the following but not limited to diagnoses; BiPolar disorder (onset date 10/11/2016); Epilepsy (onset date 12/15/2020); Major Depression (onset date 7/5/2022); Anxiety (onset date 7/5/2022) and (onset date 1/10/2023).
Review of the current Minimum Data Set (MDS) Quarterly assessment, dated 2/1/2024 revealed; (Cognition/Brief Interview Mental Status or BIMS score - 13 of 15, which indicated Resident #7 would be able to answer questions related to his care and service.)
Review of the medical record revealed two Level 1 Pre admission Screening Resident Review (PASRR) tools/assessments. The following PASRRs revealed;
-Level 1 PASSR completed by an Assistant Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) from a outside agency on 9/23/2016. Under section I (a) of the PASRR screen, which asks what type of Suspected Mental Illness (SMI) the resident had; revealed it was only checked for Other diagnosis - TBI. Section I (b) was not checked for any Intellectual Disability (ID). Section II (1, 2, 3, and 4) were not checked with yes, which would indicate a Level 2 PASRR would need to be completed. It was determined Resident #7 was not in the need for a Level 2 PASRR to be completed. It was determined upon admission Resident #7 had a diagnosis of BiPolar disorder with an onset date of 10/11/2026. This diagnosis was not identified on the 9/23/2016 Level 1 PASRR.
-Level 1 PASRR screen on 10/12/2016, competed by a Registered Nurse from the current facility. Review of Section I (a) of the PASRR screen, which asks what type of SMI the resident had; revealed diagnoses to include Bipolar disorder, and Depression disorder. There was nothing checked in Section I (b). Also, Section II (1, 2, 3, and 4) were not checked with yes, which would indicate a Level 2 PASRR would need to be completed. It was determined Resident #7 was not in the need for a Level 2 PASRR to be completed.
During Resident #7's admission he had developed diagnoses to include Epilepsy with an onset date of 12/15/2020. Neither of the current Level 1 PASRR screens identified Resident #7 of having Epilepsy in Section I (b). There was no other Level 1 PASRR screens in the electronic record that reflected Resident #7 with a diagnosis of Epilepsy.
On 3/21/2024 at 1:00 p.m. the Director of Nursing revealed the above mentioned Level 1 PASRR screens were conducted well before his employment at the facility, but did confirm when a resident develops any SMI or ID diagnosis, a new and revised Level 1 PASRR should be completed. He confirmed Resident #7 had a diagnosis of Epilepsy and neither of the current Level 1 PASRR in the chart reflected this diagnosis.
On 3/18/24 at 10:15 a.m. and on 3/19/24 at 7:45 a.m. Resident #20 was observed in her room and was either lying in bed or was noted in a wheelchair at bedside. An attempted interview revealed she did not speak when she was spoken with. She appeared to just want to be in her room and left alone. Resident #20 had been observed dressed for the day and well groomed. She was not otherwise presenting with any behaviors, pain or discomfort.
Review of Resident #20's medical record revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the advance directives revealed Resident #20 had a guardian in place to make her medical and financial decisions. Review of the admission diagnosis sheet revealed diagnoses to include: Cerebral Palsy (onset date 10/19/2015); Schizoaffective Disorder (onset date 2/9/2021), Bipolar Disorder (onset 10/19/2015), Schizophrenia (onset date 10/19/2015.) The record revealed an incapacity statement signed and dated by the Medical Doctor on 1/23/2013.
Review of the medical record revealed a Level 1 PASRR screen dated 12/15/2010, and was completed by a Registered Nurse at a Hospital. The Level 1 PASRR screen revealed primary diagnosis to include: Scoliosis, Cerebral Palsy; and with a secondary diagnosis of Schizophrenia. It was determined at Resident #20's admission, she also had a diagnoses to include Bipolar disorder with an onset date of 10/19/2015. The PASRR dated 12/15/2010 did not identify Resident #20 of having BiPolar disorder, nor were there any other Level 1 revised or new Level 1 PASRR in the chart that identified Resident #20 having a SMI diagnosis.
On 3/21/2024 at 1:00 p.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed Resident #20 had a diagnosis of BiPolar and it should have been identified in the SMI diagnosis section with a more current and revised PASRR.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0679
(Tag F0679)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to have activities available and provide adequate space...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to have activities available and provide adequate space for activities for 52 residents residing on one of one memory care units.
Findings included:
The initial tour of the memory care unit was conducted on 3/18/24, the observation of the unit and resident rooms did not reveal any posted activity calendar.
On 3/18/24 at approximately 10:00 a.m., Staff G, Licensed Practical Nurse/Unit Manager (LPN/UM), took approximately 6-7 memory care residents outside to a patio to play with a football.
On 3/18/24 at 10:04 a.m., an observation was made of 12 residents sitting, either in a dining chair or wheelchair, in the day room on the memory care unit. The television was playing a sitcom. Staff M, Patient Care Assistant (PCA) was sitting in the corner of the room without any verbal or physical interaction with the residents. Staff K, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) directed an ambulatory male resident into the room then left the area. The male resident leaned up against the wall, Staff M stood up, pushed wheelchairs out of the way (from middle of room) and directed the resident to a dining chair. A continued observation of the memory care's day room revealed 12 residents in the room, without a staff member and the sitcom continued. The residents were in sitting at tables along walls or in wheelchairs in different positions throughout the room. The area did not reveal any other activities were ongoing.
The approximated dimensions of the memory care units dining room was 14 feet (ft) x 16 ft and a section 8 ft x 6 ft for approximate square footage of 272 sq ft, five 3 ft x 3 ft (approximate) tables were in the room (45 square ft), 272 sq ft - 45 sq ft = 227 sq ft. 227 sq ft divided by 12 residents and one staff member = 17.46 sq ft per person, approximately a 4.2 ft square per person in the dining room.
On 3/18/24 at 9:54 a.m. Resident #54 was observed ambulating in the hallway of the memory care unit pushing a wheelchair. On 3/18/24 at 10:45 a.m., Resident #54 was observed sitting in the day room with 11 other residents with the television playing. The resident was sitting in the middle of the room in between tables lining the walls with others residents sitting in wheelchairs. Staff M was sitting in the corner of the room without any interaction with residents.
On 3/21/24 at 9:41 a.m. Resident #54 was observed sitting in hallway across from nursing station with other residents when Staff G asked if the resident wanted to go for coffee (off unit).
On 3/18/24 at 10:00 a.m., Resident #23 was observed sitting on side of bed, yelling about getting self up. On 3/18/24 at 10:52 a.m., Resident #23 was observed sitting in hallway across from the nursing station with other residents. The observation revealed no activity was occurring. On 3/18/24 at 10:52 a.m., Resident #23 was observed sitting in hallway across from nursing station, no activity was occurring in the area.
On 3/20/24 at 11:00 a.m., Resident #23 was observed coming from outside patio, grasping handrail with left hand, utilizing the handrail to propel self in wheelchair.
On 3/18/24 at 10:51 a.m., Resident #50 was observed sitting in wheelchair outside the door of the memory care's dining room, across from nursing station. The observation revealed no activities were ongoing other than a television playing in the dining room.
On 3/21/24 at 9:43 a.m. Resident #50 was observed in the unit's dining room with seven (7) other residents with movie playing on the television. The observation revealed one of the seven residents was facing the hallway, one was facing out the window, one resident was in the corner adjacent to the television, and one was sitting under the television with head bowed down. Staff A began encouraging residents to use hand sanitizer and handed a bottle to a staff member sitting in the corner. Resident #50 was taken from the dining room to the resident room.
On 3/18/24 at 11:48 a.m., 13 residents were observed in the dining area of the memory care unit. Unknown staff member brought a male resident into the room, having to move a female resident away from a table where she sat to place the male resident in the room.
On 3/18/24 at 1:40 p.m., Staff A, Registered Nurse (RN) came out of the nursing station and asked residents (who were sitting around the station) if they wanted hand sanitizer then the staff member started up music.
On 3/18/24 at 2:33 p.m., an observation of the memory care unit did not reveal any ongoing activities for the residents who were sitting around the nursing station.
On 03/19/24 4:01p.m., an observation was made of nine (9) residents sitting in wheelchairs and dining chairs around the memory care nursing station. At the same time nine (9) residents were observed in the dining room with 4 residents facing the television, two with eyes open and five residents not facing the television. No other activity was occurring.
An interview was conducted with the Recreation Director on 3/20/24 at 9:14 a.m. The staff member stated activities in the memory care unit have to do more with calming, do a lot of music, and do a lot outside. She reported a previous aide (who used to work at facility) came back to assist with activities today and tomorrow. She stated the more high functioning residents were taken to the main Dining Room for activities, coffee, games, parties, church, and bible studies when the unit was not on isolation. (Memory care unit has been on isolation for COVID+ resident (#80)). The director reported unit activities included a lot of crafts, having markers and papers printed off computer, life reminiscing about past and things, and coffee at 10:00 a.m. She pointed to a bright yellow and pink rolled up material and small ball on desk, saying she saw Staff G with parachute and ball. The director pointed to a closed door beside the patio entrance and reported it was the activity room and had a posted Activity calendar, however, the room needed to be deep cleaned, it had a smell. An observation of the room with the Recreation Director and Staff G was made, revealing a room with a sewer-type smell and multiple totes of activity materials and a large Activity calendar was posted on the wall. (photo of calendar obtained) The Director reported not having any documentation regarding which resident did what activity or who had attended any of the activities, probably should, will start. The Director reported not having an assistant for approximately one month, relies on staff to assist with activities.
The calendar posted in the closed Activity room of the memory care unit revealed on 3/18 the following activities had been scheduled with times:
- 9:00 a.m. Stretch
- 10:00 Coffee Social
- 11:00 Sunshine stroll
- 1:30-3:30 Quiet time
- 2:00 Snacks and Drinks
- 2:00 Bible Study with [NAME]
- 3:15 Music Therapy
- 4:00 Sunshine Time
On 3/20/24 at 9:32 a.m., the Recreation Director stated Resident #80 enjoyed music and coffee, likes to walk so the resident will go outside and walk, loves music and snacks. The staff member reported snacks are provided on the unit at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Director stated the activity room had been closed for a week and games and puzzles were kept in there.
An observation was made on 3/20/24 at 9:43 a.m. of Staff G reporting to the Recreations Director residents were going to be taken outside and informing the director residents could be taken off the unit for coffee. The Director took 4 residents, including Resident #80 off unit for coffee.
An observation on 3/20/24 at 9:46 a.m. showed seven (7) residents in the dining room with television playing. Five of the seven residents were not watching the movie, heads were bent down, and no interaction was occurring between Staff M (sitting in corner) and an unknown female aide standing in the doorway facing the television.
An observation on 3/21/24 at 11:27 a.m. revealed 11 residents sitting in the unit's dining room with Staff Y, CNA, sitting in corner. The staff member reported only interacting with residents if they talk to her. One of the eleven residents in the room appears to be watching the movie, no other activity occurring in the room. The staff member stated residents could pick the movie if they wanted to. An observation on 3/21/24 at 11:33 a.m. revealed Staff G had 14 residents on the patio listening to music and playing with parachute.
An interview was conducted with Staff L, CNA, at 3/21/24 at 11:37 a.m. The staff member reported staff do not document specific activities but do document when a resident participates in an activity.
Review of Resident #54's admission Record showed the resident was admitted on [DATE] and included diagnoses not limited to unspecified severity unspecified dementia without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety, unspecified persistent mood (affective) disorder, and cognitive communication deficit.
Review of Resident #54's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], showed listening to music was somewhat important to the resident.
Review of Resident #23's care plan revealed the resident required assistance with activity participation, identified as Catholic, always enjoys exercising/walking, being outdoors, TV/movies, coffee and music, and needed verbal invites, encouragement, and escort. The goal was the resident would attend/participate in/with activities of preference at least 3-5 times (x) weekly as tolerated/as will allow thru Next Review Date (NRD).
Review of Resident #54's Quarterly/Comprehensive Participation Review, dated 1/8/24, revealed the resident resided on the memory care unit, attended and participated in/with activities of preference mostly on unit but was verbally invited and escorted to parties and music off unit. Progress toward the resident's goal was met.
Review of Resident #54's March CNA Task documentation did not reveal any documentation of activities the resident had participated in or had refused.
Review of Resident #23's admission Record showed the resident was admitted on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. The record included diagnoses not limited to bipolar-type schizoaffective disorder, unspecified intellectual disabilities, and Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia without mention of fluctuations.
Review of Resident #23's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview of Mental Status score of 5 out of 15 indicating a severe cognitive impairment. The Annual MDS, 10/27/23, revealed listening to music participating in favorite activities, and going outside was somewhat important to the resident.
Review of Resident #23's care plan revealed the resident was dependent on staff for meeting emotional, intellectual, physical, and social needs, enjoyed TV/movies & soap opera's, basketball, coloring/painting, coffee/snacks (junk food), Diet MT. Dew, music = country and R&R and needed verbal invites/encouragement, reminders and escort. The goal of the residents activity was to attend/participate in/with activities of preference at least 3-5x. weekly, as tolerated/as will allow thru NRD.
Review of Resident #23's Quarterly/Comprehensive Participation Review, dated 1/29/24, revealed the resident always watched TV/soap opera's & movies, enjoyed country and R&R music, coloring/painting & basketball. Enjoys Diet MT. Dew. Is verbally invited & offered activities of his preference, as tolerated/as he will allow on & off the Memory Care Unit. Continues to attend coffee social & parties/music off the unit often throughout the week. The review revealed the resident's activity goal had been met.
Review of Resident #23's March CNA Task documentation showed the resident had not participated in any as needed snacks, 1:1 activities, group activities, church/prayer/religious/spiritual, bingo/games, or self-directed activities.
Review of Resident #50's admission Record showed the resident was admitted on [DATE] and 3/14/23. The record included the resident's diagnoses not limited to unspecified severity unspecified dementia without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety, Sequelae (of) traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, and other seizures.
Review of Resident #50's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], revealed a BIMS score of 99, revealing the resident was rarely or never understood. The resident's Annual MDS, dated [DATE], revealed the resident did not have any activity preferences per staff interview.
Review of Resident #50's care plan showed the resident was at risk for social isolation due to residing on the memory care unit, a language barrier related to Spanish being the resident's primary language, and in the past as to having little interest or pleasure of doing things - used to enjoy parties/music, food related events, used to enjoy playing cards and being outdoors,and needed verbal invites and escort. The resident's activity goal was to be verbally invited/offered & encouraged to participate in activities of (resident's) preference at least 1x. daily, as
tolerated/as he will allow thru NRD. The interventions show staff are to Document (resident) response to interventions.
Review of Resident #50's Quarterly/Comprehensive Participation Review, dated 2/2/24, revealed Has Language Barrier as Spanish is (resident) Primary Language, but (resident) does seem to understand some very simple English. Can become easily anxious/agitated at times. Is up in (resident) w/c daily & out of (resident) room daily. Is verbally invited & escorted to activities, such as: small group acts., socials, parties & music & outside social/walks. The review showed Goals were not met but resident progress was achieved.
Review of Resident #50's March CNA Task documentation showed the resident had not participated in any as needed snacks, additional fluids, 1:1 activities, group activities, church/prayer/religious/spiritual, bingo/games, or self-directed activities.
Review of Resident #80's admission Record showed the resident had been admitted on [DATE] and included diagnoses not limited to severe unspecified dementia with other behavioral disturbance, low vision right eye category 1, and blindness left eye category 5.
Review of Resident #80's Annual MDS, dated [DATE], revealed a BIMS score of 3, indicating a severe cognitive impairment. The family/representative of Resident #80 revealed listening to music and going outdoors were somewhat important to the resident.
Review of Resident #80's care plan showed the resident was dependent on staff for meeting emotional, intellectual, physical, and social needs and hobbies and interests were unknown at this time but does seem to enjoy parties/music, coffee, snacks/hydration, walking/outdoors. and required verbal invites and escort. The goal was for the resident to attend/participate in/with activities of her preference at least 1x daily, as tolerated/as resident will allow thru NRD. The interventions instructed staff to encourage the resident to participate in activities that promote exercise, physical activity for strengthening and improved mobility.
Review of Resident #80's Quarterly/Comprehensive Participation Review, dated 2/7/24, revealed the resident was verbally invited, encouraged and escorted to activities, both on (and) off the Unit, such as: coffee social, parties (and) music and outside walk on the patio area, ambulates self independently and is out of room daily - has the potential for exit seeking and elopement. The progress towards goals were met.
Review of Resident #80's March CNA Task documentation showed the resident had not participated in any as needed snacks, 1:1 activities, group activities, church/prayer/religious/spiritual, bingo/games, or self-directed activities.
The policy - Activities, implemented and revised date unknown, revealed the following:
It is the policy of this facility to provide an ongoing program to support residents in their choice of activities based on their comprehensive assessment, care plan, and preferences. Facility-sponsored group, individual, and independent activities will be designed to meet the interest of each resident, as well as support their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Activities will encourage both independence and interaction with the community.
2. Activities will be designed with the intent to:
a. Enhance the resident sense of well-being, belonging, and usefulness.
b. Create opportunities for each resident to have a meaningful life.
c. Promote or enhance physical activity.
d. Promote or enhance cognition.
e. Promote or enhance emotional health.
f. Promote self esteem, dignity, pleasure, comfort, education, creativity, success, and independence.
g. Reflect residence interest in age.
h. Reflect cultural and religious interests of the residents.
i. Reflect choices of the residents.
4. Activities may be conducted in different ways:
a. One-to-One programs.
b. Person Appropriate activities relevant to the specific needs, interest, culture, background, etcetera for the resident they are developed for.
c. Program of activities to include a combination of large and small groups, one-to-one, and self-directed as the resident desires to attend.
5. Scheduled activities are posted in the residence room, where appropriate, in in a prominent place in the facility.
6. Residents are encouraged, but not mandated, to participate in scheduled activities.
7. Space and equipment necessary are provided to ensure the residents care plan is followed.
9. Special considerations will be made for developing meaningful activities for residents with dementia and /or special needs. These include, but are not limited to, considerations for:
a. Residents who exhibit unusual amounts of energy or walking without purpose,
b. Residents who engage in behaviors not conducive with a therapeutic homelike environment,
c. Residents who exhibit behaviors that require a less stimulating environment to discontinue behaviors not welcomed by others sharing their social space,
d. Residents who go through others belongings,
e. Residents who have withdrawn from previous activity interest/ customary routines, and isolate self in room/ bed most of the day,
f. Residents who excessively seek attention from staff and/ or peers,
g. Residents who lack awareness of personal safety,
h. Residents who have disillusioned and hallucinatory behavior that is stressful to themselves.
10. Staff will assist residents to and from activities when necessary.
12. Activities can occur at any time and are not limited to formal activities provided by the activity staff and can include other facility staff members, volunteers, visitors, residents, and family members.
14. The facility will provide one or more rooms designated for resident dining and activities. These rooms will be:
a. Well lighted
b. Well ventilated
c. Adequately furnished; and
d. Have sufficient space to accommodate all activities.
During an interview on 3/21/24 at 1:16 p.m. the Director of Nursing stated residents should be treated as equals and would expect staff to interact with the residents. The DON stated the facility did have an activity aide quit about a month ago and have interviewed a couple of people.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the medication error rate was less than 5.0...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the medication error rate was less than 5.00%. Twenty-seven medication administration opportunities were observed and five errors were identified for five ( #57, #83, #7, #76, and #98) of eleven residents observed. These errors constituted a 18.52% medication error rate.
Findings included:
1.
On 3/19/24 at 11:01 a.m., an observation of medication administration with Staff N, Registered Nurse (RN) was conducted with Resident #57. The observation showed the residents electronic medication profile was colored red, showing the medications were late. The staff member dispensed the following medication:
- Venlafaxine 150 milligram (mg) Extended Release (ER) capsule
Staff G, Licensed Practical Nurse/Unit Manager (LPN/UM), informed the staff member Resident #57 was in the Main Dining Room. Staff Z, Interim Staff Educator, arrived, stood at the medication cart with Staff N and reported being there to help Staff N. The Director of Nursing (DON), also arrived to the area, stood behind the staff member, stating the resident was in therapy. The resident was brought to the unit and the medication was administered.
Review of Resident #57's March Medication Administration Record (MAR) showed the resident was scheduled at 9:00 a.m. to receive Venlafaxine 150 mg ER capsule by mouth one time a day for depression.
The observation revealed Resident #57 had received the antidepressant Venlafaxine two hours after the scheduled time.
Review of Resident #57's progress notes, on 3/19/24 at 11:24 a.m. did not reveal the physician had been notified prior to the administration of the late medication.
2.
On 3/19/24 at 11:11 a.m., an observation of medication administration with Staff N, Registered Nurse (RN) was conducted with Resident #83. The observation showed the residents electronic medication profile was colored red, showing the medications were late. The staff member dispensed the following medication:
- Amlodipine 5 mg tablet
The resident was observed sitting in the common area of the unit and was taken to room at 11:13 a.m. where the medication was administered.
Review of Resident #83's March MAR showed the resident was scheduled at 9:00 a.m. to receive Amlodipine 5 mg - one tablet by mouth one time a day for hypertension (HTN).
The observation showed Resident #83 received the calcium channel blocker (antihypertensive) medication, Amlodipine two hours after the scheduled time.
Review of Resident #83's progress notes on 3/19/24 at 11:25 a.m., did not reveal documentation the physician had been notified prior to the administration of medication
According to mayoclinic.org, (https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/amlodipine-oral-route/proper-use/drg-20061784), Amlodipine should be taken at the same time each day.
3,
On 3/19/24 at 5:01 p.m., an observation of medication administration with Staff O, Registered Nurse (RN) was conducted with Resident #7. The staff member dispensed the following medications, laying packaging on top of med cart.
- Ascorbic Acid 250 mg - 2 tablets
- Trileptal 300 mg tablet
- Trileptal 300 mg 1/2 tablet
- Potassium 15 milliequivalent's (meq) Extended Release tablet
- Carvedilol 25 mg tablet
- Baclofen 5 mg tablet
- Baclofen 10 mg tablet
- ClearLax 17 gm mixed in small plastic cup with water
The staff member confirmed eight tablets had been dispensed. Staff O administered medications to the resident.
Review of the Resident #7's March MAR showed the resident was to receive 2 tablets of Potassium ER twice a day for hypokalemia.
4.
On 3/20/24 at 11:39 a.m., an observation of medication administration with Staff P, Registered Nurse (RN) was conducted with Resident #76. The staff member obtained a blood glucose level of 264 from the resident. The staff member removed the resident's Insulin Aspart Flexpen from the medication cart, applied a needle, dialed the pen to 6 units and with gloved hands injected the insulin into the left arm of the resident.
Immediately following the administration, Staff P confirmed not priming the insulin pen prior to administration.
According to the manufacturer's information, accessed on 3/27/24 at 4:12 p.m. at https://www.novo-pi.com/novolog.pdf, users were instructed in the following procedure:
Giving the airshot before each injection.
- Before each injection small amounts of air may collect in the cartridge during normal use. To avoid injecting air and to ensure proper dosing:
E. Turn the dose selector to select 2 units;
F. Hold your NovoLog FlexPen with the needle pointing up. Tap the cartridge gently with your finger a few times to make any air bubbles collect at the top of the cartridge;
G. Keep the needle pointing upwards, press the push-button all the way in (see diagram G). The dose selector returns to 0. A drop of insulin should appear at the needle tip. If not, change the needle and repeat the procedure no more than 6 times. If you do not see a drop of insulin after 6 times, do not use the
NovoLog FlexPen and contact Novo Nordisk at [PHONE NUMBER]. A small air bubble may remain at the needle tip, but it will not be injected.
5.
On 3/20/24 at 4:27 p.m., an observation of medication administration with Staff Q, (LPN) was conducted with Resident #98. The staff member obtained a blood glucose level of 266 from the resident. Staff Q returned to the medication cart and removed the resident's Insulin Lispro pen, dialed the dose selector to 2 units and while holding the pen parallel to the floor primed the pen. The staff member dialed the pen to 9 units and injected the insulin into the left upper arm of the resident.
Immediately following the observation, Staff Q confirmed holding the pen parallel to floor thinking the bubble would be at the top.
According to the manufacturer's information, accessed on 3/27/24 at 4:29 p.m., (https://uspl.lilly.com/lispro/lispro.html#ug1), user's are instructed in the following procedure:
Priming your Pen
Prime before each injection.
- Priming your Pen means removing the air from the Needle and Cartridge that may collect during normal use and ensures that the Pen is working correctly.
- If you do not prime before each injection, you may get too much or too little insulin.
- Step 6: To prime your Pen, turn the Dose Knob to select 2 units.
- Step 7: Hold your Pen with the Needle pointing up. Tap the Cartridge Holder gently to collect air bubbles at the top.
- Step 8: Continue holding your Pen with Needle pointing up. Push the Dose Knob in until it stops, and 0 is seen in the Dose Window. Hold the Dose Knob in and count to 5 slowly. You should see insulin at the tip of the Needle.
-- If you do not see insulin, repeat priming steps 6 to 8, no more than 4 times.
-- If you still do not see insulin, change the Needle and repeat priming steps 6 to 8.
Small air bubbles are normal and will not affect your dose.
On 3/20/24 at 4:52 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC) and the Director of Nursing (DON) regarding the observation of medication administration for Resident's #57 and #83. The RNC stated she had noticed Staff N's medication profiles were in the red and had informed Staff G the physician needed to be notified. Staff G showed this writer a text message sent at 10:58 a.m. on a cell phone to the provider revealing state was in the building and meds were late. Staff G and the RNC confirmed the message to the nurse practitioner (NP) did not specify which resident or which medications were late. The observed message did not reveal any specific information regarding residents, medications, or how late were the medications. The staff members confirmed the message was a generic meds were late message. Staff G stated the NP was notified state was in the building otherwise they would have shrugged shoulders.
The policy - Medication Administration, implemented 3/24/23, revealed Medications are administered by licensed nurses, or other staff who are legally authorized to do so in the state, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with professional standards of practice, in a manner to prevent contamination or infection.
The compliance guidelines include the following:
10. Review MAR to identify medication to be administered.
11. Compare medication source parenthesis bubble pack, vile, etc. Parentheses with MAR to verify resident name, medication name, form, dose, route, and time.
a. Refer to drug reference material if unfamiliar with the medication, including its mechanism of
action or common side effects.
b. Administer within 60 minutes prior to or after scheduled time unless otherwise ordered by
physician.
14. Administer medication as ordered in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0925
(Tag F0925)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews and review of the facility's policy titled Pest Control Program, the facility failed to maintai...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews and review of the facility's policy titled Pest Control Program, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program, for two of two units and the kitchen, as evidenced by observation of pests on four (03/18/2024, 03/19/2024, 03/20/2024 and 03/21/2024) of four survey days.
Findings included:
1. An observation on 03/18/24 at 10:05 a.m., revealed a corner on the secured unit near the smoking area door that had multiple flying insects on the walls. Photographic evidence obtained.
An observation on 03/18/24 at 10:25 a.m., revealed a cockroach crawling around Resident room [ROOM NUMBER]'s bathroom. Photographic evidence obtained.
An observation on 03/19/24 at 1:00 p.m. revealed multiple flying insects that flew around the secured unit nurses' station.
During an interview on 03/19/24 at 09:40 a.m., Staff H, Pest Management (PM) stated that his company provides pest services to the facility on a weekly basis. Staff H, PM stated the company provided services that included outside area with exterior sprays, general pest services, kitchen services, setting of baits and interior services when needed. Staff H, PM stated he had not been notified of any pests concerns lately.
An observation on 03/20/24 at 1:42 p.m. revealed two flying insects that flew around the conference room.
An observation on 03/21/24 at 10:53 a.m. revealed one flying insect that flew around conference room.
During an interview on 03/20/24 at 11:35 a.m., Staff J Director of Maintenance (DOM) stated staff were to report any insect activity to maintenance. Staff J, DOM stated the facility had a local pest company who came to the facility once a week to provide pest control. Staff J, DOM stated staff had not had any complaints lately regarding bugs in the facility.
Review of the facility's Pest Sighting Log Sheet showed the following entries:
-01/15/24- the nurses station bathroom had rat feces.
-01/29/24- Ants in room [ROOM NUMBER].
-02/12/24- No issues reported.
-02/26/24- Big roach in room [ROOM NUMBER]
-03/20/24- No issues reported.
Review of the local pest management company's Invoice and Service Report showed the following reports:
- 03/19/24- room [ROOM NUMBER] suspected insect activity. Treated common areas, front office, nurses' stations, break room and dining room.
- 03/05/24- Inspections of books and logs and discussion with management regarding building progress.
- 01/29/24- Kitchen, dining rooms [ROOM NUMBERS] treated for ants.
- 01/02/24- Kitchen sprayed and baited and dusted. Dining room, breakroom, administrator's offices and all exits. No issues reported.
- 12/18/23- Rooms kitchen, break room, dining, hallways and exits were sprayed. Beauty salon treated as well.
2. On 3/18/24 at 10:24 an observation was made of a brown substance smeared on the wall of a small alcove located next to patio exit door. The observation revealed multiple small flying gnats on the wall near the brown smear. (Photographic evidence was obtained)
3. On 3/18/2024 at 9:10 a.m. a tour was conducted in the kitchen. During the initial tour of the kitchen there were four small flying insects flying around the food preparation tables and also in the dish machine room. There were also more than three small flying insects flying around the three compartment sink and near the floor drain. During an interview at the time of the observation, Dietary Aides Staff D and E revealed they were not aware at first of the insects, but then did see them flying around after they were pointed out. Staff D and E were not sure how long the insects have been in the building but added pest control comes into the kitchen routinely to treat for these type of flying insects. They could not remember exactly the last time pest control was in the kitchen.
On 3/18/2024 at 9:50 a.m. through 10:10 a.m. observation of the High 100's hall to include rooms 172 - 183 revealed small black flying insects flying around, to include rooms:
-room [ROOM NUMBER] Bathroom (one insect flying);
-room [ROOM NUMBER] Bathroom (over three insects flying);
-room [ROOM NUMBER] between A and B bed (two insects flying).
The 100 hall nurse station was observed with four small insects flying around the hallway and at the nurse desk.
On 3/19/2024 at 8:50 a.m. through 9:10 a.m. observations revealed over five small black flying insects flying around in resident rooms 176 bathroom, 177 room, and at the 100 hall nurse station.
Review of the facility's Pest Control Program revised date 02/2023 showed, It is the policy of this facility to maintain an effective pest control program that eradicates and contains common household pests and rodents.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Room Equipment
(Tag F0908)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observations, staff interviews, and facility record review, the facility failed to ensure a working and properly maintained dish washing machine in the kitchen, during two of four days observ...
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Based on observations, staff interviews, and facility record review, the facility failed to ensure a working and properly maintained dish washing machine in the kitchen, during two of four days observed, (3/18/2024, and 3/19/2024). It was determined the low temperature chemical sanitizer dish washing machine either; 1. Was not meeting required wash and rinse temperatures, and 2. The chemical sanitizer was allocated and delivered well over acceptable ranges.
Findings included:
On 3/18/2024 at 9:10 a.m. an observation of the kitchen was conducted with Staff C, Dietary Manager, Staff C revealed the facility operates a low temperature dish washing machine and the expectations for wash temperatures was 125 degrees Fahrenheit (F)., and rinse temperatures was 125 degrees F. She was asked what the sanitizer level Parts Per Million (PPM) should range, and she replied, over 100 ppm. The dish washing machine was observed and the specification plate posted on the front revealed it was a low temperature chemical sanitizing machine where the wash temperature should reach 120 degrees F., the rinse temperature should reach 120 degrees F. and the chemical sanitizer should reach a ppm of 50 - 100.
At 9:40 a.m. the kitchen was again toured with Staff C, Dietary Manager. Staff D and Staff E, Dietary Aides were noted in the dish machine area and starting to load crates with dishes into the machine. Staff C then stated, I will be back, I need to leave the kitchen to go out to my car and call the Dietician. She left the kitchen at 9:43 a.m. Continuing the kitchen tour, Staff D was observed to start running crates of dishes through the dish washing machine. At 9:52 a.m. (over nine minutes later), Staff C returned to the kitchen. At this time, Staff D had completed three crates of dishes through the machine. Staff C was asked if she or her staff could now perform a demonstration on how the dish machine operated. At 9:58 a.m. an interview with Staff D, Dietary Aide revealed he had been working in the facility for awhile and he uses the dish washing machine every day. Staff D explained the dish machine was a low temperature chemical sanitizing machine and explained the wash temperature should reach around 140 degrees F. and the rinse temperature should reach around 125 degrees. After consultation of the specification plate on the machine, he said the wash temperature should reach 120 degrees F., and the rinse temperature should reach 120 degrees F.
Continuing the interview, Staff D confirmed there was chemical which ran through the dish machine, and the sanitizer level is tested via litmus paper test strips. He stated the test strips should show 200 ppm, before correcting himself, stating 200 ppm was for the three compartment sink sanitizing agent, and the dish machine should be at 50 ppm. At 9:59 a.m. Staff D was asked to run a crate of dishes through the machine when he was ready. Staff C confirmed the machine was operating correctly with both the water temperatures and the chemical sanitizer level. Once the crate of dishes were placed in the machine, and during the wash cycle, observation showed the temperature reached a maximum of 118 degrees F. After the wash cycle ended, the rinse cycle started and continued observation showed the rinse water temperature reading 117 - 119 degrees F. The temperature readings were found on an analog thermometer gauge attached to the machine. Staff C then grabbed a cylinder container of paper litmus test strips and pulled one out and placed it in the water return catch tray on the machine to test the chemical sanitizer ppm. He kept the test strip in the catch tray for about ten seconds and pulled it out and placed it on top of the litmus paper test strip bottle, which had color ranges. The test strip was a very deep blue/purple color, which indicated the ppm was over 200. Staff C confirmed the ppm on this test was over 200 ppm. Photographic evidence was taken.
At 10:01 a.m. Staff D was asked to do a second demonstration of the use of the machine. Staff D pushed a crate full of soiled dishes through the machine and started the wash. The analog gauge was observed to reach a maximum of 117 degrees F. The machine then clicked and the rinse cycle started, and during the cycle the analog temperature gauge reached an maximum of 118 degrees F. Staff D and Staff E both confirmed the needle on the gauge was below the 120 degree F. mark and it should be 120 degrees F. and above. After the wash/rinse cycle Staff D was asked to test the chemical sanitizer again and he proceeded to take a new paper litmus test strip and placed it in the water catch tray. He held the strip in for ten second and removed it and placed it on the test strip bottle. The test strip was observed a very dark blue/purple color and when placed on the test strip bottle confirmed the ppm was over 200 ppm. Staff D confirmed there was too much sanitizer going through the machine. Staff C, Dietary Manager returned, and looked at the bottle legend and the strip and confirmed the color denoted over 200 ppm and said the machine should not be allocating that much sanitizer. She confirmed the ppm should be in a range of 50 - 100 ppm, which should be a very light blue/light purple color.
Staff C provided the dish washing machine temperature logs for the past three months for review. It was determined for each meal service (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), and each day of the month, it was documented temperatures for wash and rinse reached over 120 degrees F. It was further revealed staff had documented for each meal service, the chemical sanitizer ppm reached 100. Staff C, Dietary manager only provided months 12/2023, 1/2024, and 2/2024 for review. Staff C was asked during the course of the survey for the logs 3/18/2024 through 3/21/2024, to include the current 3/2024 month's log, but was able to provide, or provide a reason for their absence. Therefore, it could not be identified if the machine was running at appropriate temperatures for the last twenty-one days in 3/2024.
On 3/18/2024 at 2:00 p.m. Staff C provided paperwork to show the dish machine maintenance company previously came out to assess and fix the machine related to low wash and rinse temperatures. The report which was dated 2/23/2024 at 9:07 a.m. revealed upon testing, the machine wash temperature was at 109 degrees F., and the final rinse temperature was at 109 degrees F. The test further revealed a chemical sanitation test reading 100 ppm. The notes reflected: Water temp is too low, only at 109 degrees F. and should be 120 - 159 degrees F. Staff C also provided a maintenance request log which revealed date 3/15/2024, Temperature not adequate. Maintenance Department notified. The log revealed an action performed to include; Adjusted temperature on the boiler to 130 degrees F. and Monday was adjusted again to 125 degrees F. on the dishwasher.
On 3/19/2024 at 8:45 a.m. Staff C was interviewed and confirmed staff should be running the dish machine around 9:30 a.m., 9:40 a.m. She replied, to be fair when you [state surveyor] tested the dish machine temperatures the day before on 3/18/2024, they had not primed the machine and her staff had not ran any dishes through the machine yet. Staff C was reminded in her absence from the kitchen on the previous day Staff D and Staff E were observed running three crates of dishes through the machine. Staff C responded, oh, I didn't know my staff ran crates of dishes when I left the kitchen to make a call to the dietician.
On 3/19/2024 at 9:50 a.m. the kitchen was toured with the Staff C, Dietary Manager. She revealed the dish machine was operating appropriately and she had inserviced her staff how to use the machine and how to identify errant temperatures. Staff D, Dietary Aide was observed operating the machine and stated he had already ran crates of dishes through the machine. He noted he had been using the machine for approximately five to ten minutes. Staff D was asked to do a demonstration and the following was observed:
The first demonstration at 9:53 a.m. revealed per review of the analog gauge, the wash temperature reached a maximum of 118 degrees F. The rinse temperature reached 121 degrees F. Staff D stated the gauge was wrong and maintenance had come in yesterday and used a digital thermometer to take the temperature of the wash and rinse cycle. Staff D revealed he did not have a stick analog or digital thermometer and that he nor Staff E did not use any thermometers today to see if the temperatures reached 120 degrees F. for the wash or rinse cycles. After the wash and rinse cycle was completed, Staff D then tested the sanitizer by using a litmus paper test strip. The results of the test strip revealed a very dark blue/purple color with a range of over 150 - 200 ppm. Staff D revealed the PPM should be at 50 - 100 ppm.
At 9:55 a.m. Staff D performed a second dish washing machine demonstration. It was determined per review of the machine's analog temperature gauge, the wash temperature reached a maximum of 119 degrees F. and the rinse cycle temperature reached 121 degrees F.
Staff D also tested the sanitizer by inserting a litmus paper test strip in the water catch container of the machine. The paper turned dark blue/purple and indicated the chemical sanitizer PPM was over 150 - 200 ppm. Staff D confirmed the results of the PPM was too high and he had mentioned this to Staff C. Staff E also confirmed the dietary manager had been told the machine had not been working appropriately in the past. Both Staff D and Staff E declined to comment further. Staff C revealed they would be using the three compartment sink to wash all the dishes and would do so at 12:00 p.m.
On 3/19/2024 at 11:33 a.m. an interview was conducted with Staff C and an outside service technician who maintains the dish machine. The technician revealed he was out at the facility just last month in 2/2024 and had to make adjustments to the machine water temperature, as the temperatures were not meeting the low temperature machine specifications. He believed his report revealed the wash and rinse temperatures were only reaching 109 degrees F. and he had to increase the booster temperature to meet 120 degrees F. for wash and 120 degrees F. for rinse. The technician further revealed he had tested the sanitizer and it met requirements to be between 50 - 100 ppm (parts per million). He further revealed he did not have to do anything else back in 2/2024 with the dish machine during that visit. The technician confirmed verbally, and pointed out the machine specifications plate, that the machine was to be operated as a low temperature chemical sanitizing machine, with wash temperatures to reach 120 degrees F., and rinse temperatures to reach 120 degrees F. He further again confirmed that the chemical sanitizer range should be within 50-100 ppm. The technician revealed he was called out to the facility today on 3/18/2024 to look at the wash and rinse temperatures and found that the analog gauge on the machine was not working properly and he had to order a new one. He revealed the acceptable water temperature testing each shift would be to use a digital stick thermometer in the water return catch can on the machine to test water temperatures until a new gauge is installed. He was not sure when the new gauge would arrive and be installed. The technician revealed he had been called out to the facility again today, on 3/19/2024 because of a complaint there was too much sanitizer overflowing into the machine. The technician revealed the problem with the machine was a cam wheel was open too much and that was the reason for getting too much sanitizer. It was determined the dish machine was not working appropriately to include heavy use of sanitizer allocated for two days 3/18/2024, and 3/19/2024, and affecting at least four meal services in between those dates.
A policy related to the use and maintenance of the dish washing machine was requested; however, the facility was unable to provide by completion of the survey.