CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and staff interview the facility failed to assess cognitively impaired residents related to...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and staff interview the facility failed to assess cognitively impaired residents related to inappropriate sexual behavior for 3 residents (R) (R#75, R#61, and R#43). The census was 102 residents.
Findings Include:
Review of the Minimum Data Set Quarterly review dated 7/2/19 for R#75 revealed a Basic Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 99 indicating severely impaired cognition. Mood with a total severity score of zero indicating no mood disorder. Behavior of wandering daily. Functional Status of limited one-person assistance with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, bathing, and moving off and on the toilet and personal hygiene; Not steady but able to stabilize without human assistance for walking. Frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder. Active Diagnosis of, including but not limited to, dementia, anxiety disorder, and depression. Medications of an antianxiety and antidepressant 7 out of 7 days a week.
Review of the Care Plan for R#75 revealed he is at risk for mood/behavior problems, has a history of compulsive disorder with inappropriate sexual behaviors, and rejects care at times. R#75 has a diagnosis of dementia with behaviors and mood disorder. Interventions include: R#75's behavior will not adversely affect self or others through next review date. Explain procedures/cares prior to beginning. If patient is upset leave and allow time to calm, then approach and offer again later. Notify MD of changes in status as needed. Observe patient for inappropriate behaviors. Provide meds as ordered and observe effectiveness. Psychiatric consult as needed. Redirect patient as needed.
The following nurse notes from 7/21/18- 4/13/19 revealed:
On 7/21/18, it was reported by staff that R#75 was touching another resident (R#61) inappropriately. Resident was redirected successfully [Completed by LPN AA].
On 9/10/18 reads: Another resident (R#43) reported that over weekend R#75 came into her room while she was brushing her teeth and urinated in toilet and shook his penis at her. He wanders into other rooms during day and at night. [Completed by LPN AA].
On 10/12/18 nurse note reads: R#75 up walking, nurse took him back to room, she put him on bed, and he grab her between the legs. Nurse instruct R#75 not to do that it was wrong. He told her to go to hell. [Completed by LPN JJ]
On 2/15/19 nurse note reads: Found R#75 in R#61's room. R#61 was sitting in her wheel chair and R#75 was standing in front of her with his pants unbuttoned and unzipped. Refused to leave room. Was fighting staff. [Completed by LPN II].
On 3/3/19 nurse note reads: R#75 had sexual behaviors during shift. He had another resident (R#61) hand on him and was using it to rub himself. He had other behaviors of this kind during day. R#75 redirected and other resident (R#61) moved to another location. Will continue to monitor R#75 during day. [Completed by LPN AA].
On 3/19/19 nurse note reads: Yesterday resident followed CNA around the building and tried to get her to kiss him. Inappropriate actions. Resident difficult to redirect at that time. [Completed by Director of Nursing (DON)].
On 3/27/19 nurse note reads: R#75 has been up since 3:30 a.m. walking around and then sitting in dining room. He became frisky with a lady (R#61) from b hall. Asked patient to leave her alone, he stopped, then later a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) came to separate him from her. [Completed by LPN JJ] .
Review of the medical record for R#75 revealed the 4/13/19 nurse note reads: About 2:55 p.m. R#75 pulled his penis completely out of his pants in front of nursing station beside another resident (R#61). [Completed by LPN AA].
During an observation on 8/6/19 at 10:50 a.m. R#75 was observed wandering down the 200 hall. He was observed to try and exit through the door to the outside at the end of the hall. R#75's wander guard locked the door and prevented him from exiting. The maintenance supervisor was observed redirecting R#75 momentarily then he was observed to turn and walked back over to the door and stare out the window on the door but did not attempt to open the door this time. R#75 was observed to stand at the door for a minute then a staff member brought him back down to the nurses station to the bench.
During an interview on 8/6/19 at 11:00 a.m. with LPN AA she stated that R#75 has ongoing sexual behaviors and cannot have Provera (hormone)because it was tried in the past and he developed a blood clot. She stated that all that is being done at this point is monitoring and redirecting him when he has sexually inappropriate behaviors. Nurse stated that, prior to R#75 and R#61's decline, they liked each other and she, R#61, liked for R#75 to touch her. She stated that R#61 would look around and see if anyone was looking, place a hat or a sweater over her lap while R#75 placed his hand underneath, so they didn't get caught. She stated we try to put them in areas where they aren't so close together. LPN AA stated that R#75 goes in and uses other resident's bathrooms, but she has never saw or heard of him going into a room and then have a sexual abuse complaint made on him. She stated that they have placed STOP signs across some of the doors to prevent Residents who wander from going into rooms that aren't theirs and it has really helped with R#75. She stated in the last few months he has tried kissing staff but does not feel he is a danger or would hurt anyone. LPN AA stated that the incident on 4/13/19 R#75 was at the nurse's station and R#71 was sitting in a wheelchair in front of him. She stated she observed R#75 to have his penis out, his back arched with his hips protruding forward toward R#61's face. She stated she reported this incident to the Resident Care Coordinator (RCC) for the 100 hall and to the RCC for the 200 hall. LPN AA stated that she put in the Nurse Practitioner (NP) book for her to see R#75 when she came in for increased behaviors but did not notify the daughter, call the Medical Doctor (MD), or the NP. During this time the behaviors for R#75 was reviewed on the Electronic Medication Administration Record (EMAR) with LPN AA and on 3/3/19 there was no behaviors noted to be documented. On 3/2/19 LPN AA had documented 4 sexual behaviors but there was no documentation as to what kind of sexual behavior was observed. She stated all that is documented is how many behaviors and if the medication worked or not, but they do not document the type of sexual behavior the resident exhibited. She stated that on 3/3/19 she must not have gone back and documented that R#75 had a behavior that day. LPN AA stated that on 3/15/19 the NP increased R#75's Zoloft (used for depression,obsessive-compulsive behavior) due to increased sexual behaviors. She stated she doesn't remember if she reported the incident on 3/3/19.
During an interview on 8/6/19 at 11:49 a.m. with CNA CC she stated that when she sees R#75 having sexually inappropriate behaviors, she will redirect him and tell him he can't do that and ask him to keep his hands to himself. She stated she then will separate him from the person he is touching. She stated she has only been here for 2 months and has not had any in-services regarding sexual behaviors and how to approach that as a care giver. CNA stated that she witnessed R#75 touch a female resident's leg in front of the nurse's station and Medical Records (MR) staff DD quickly redirected him.
During an interview on 8/6/19 at 11:50 a.m. with CNA BB she stated if she sees R#75, who wanders and/or has sexually inappropriate behaviors, she will tell him his behavior is not appropriate and try to take him out of the situation. She stated she will report it to the charge nurse. CNA BB stated that R#75 will usually listen to her and might get upset but he will usually come back and apologize. She also stated that they get the Hand in Hand training for abuse and dementia and have on-line courses and town hall meetings where different people will talk to them about abuse and other things. CNA BB stated that R#75 usually has inappropriate behaviors towards other female residents.
During an interview on 8/6/19 at 11:53 a.m. with MR DD revealed she had to redirect R#75 a month ago and she cannot remember the resident he was being inappropriate with, but he was blowing kisses and said, I'll get you girl. She stated she told R#75 he can't do that and then stated she took him to the dining room. She stated that she has had in-services on how to intervene and redirect with any resident exhibiting any behaviors from fighting, yelling, and sexual behavior.
During an interview on 8/6/19 at 11:55 a.m. with CNA EE revealed if he sees a resident wandering in and out of other resident's rooms he tries to distract them and re-direct them. He stated they have a man here who wanders and has inappropriate behaviors and if he sees the resident doing this, he reports it to the Unit Manager (UM) or the DON. He stated he has been at the facility for five months and did receive the Hand in Hand training when he was hired which talked about dementia and abuse.
During an interview on 8/6/19 at 12:30 p.m. with CNA EE, he verified the male resident he was talking about that wanders and has inappropriate behaviors is R#75.
During an interview on 8/6/19 at 12:05 p.m. with the Administrator and the DON, they were asked to read the nurse notes dated 4/13/19, 3/27/19, 3/19/19, 3/3/19, 2/15/19, 10/12/18, 9/10/19, and 7/21/19. The DON stated she feels sure that LPN AA told she and the Administrator about the incident on 3/3/19. They stated the documented behavior is a common behavior for R#75. The Administrator stated they have placed STOP signs over the doors of the women he, R#75, likes to assist in stopping him from going into their room. He stated because R#75 wanders, the staff try different things like take him outside, do one on one with him, and stated they placed a bench at the nurse's station because he likes to sit there and it helps staff be able to monitor him more closely. The DON stated she does not know why residents name has not been seen by Psych services since December of 2018 but added he has an appointment for some time in August. She stated for the incident related to 4/13/19 LPN AA most likely reported this to the RCC for the 100 hall but it was not reported to her. She stated that the families of R#61 and R#43 who have had sexual inappropriate behaviors toward them by R#75 were not notified and the daughter of R#75 was not notified. Administrator stated that the facility would have notified the family for R#75 for any falls or change in condition, things like that, but their policy is to notify the family of both parties and the physician. DON stated that she would expect any out of the ordinary behaviors for R#75 to be documented but, if it is the same sexual behavior as always, she would not expect them to document every single one of those behaviors. She stated that the relationship between R#75 and R#61 was consensual. She stated they knew each other a long time ago when they went to school together and reconnected here. The Administrator stated the staff have had Dementia training, and some of the monthly required training has some abuse and other things that are related to Dementia. He stated they have a monthly Town Hall Meeting where the topic is generalized, and they discuss a little of everything. He stated that they do not mention any names of any resident but sometimes a staff member may mention an incident. He stated he remembers R#75 being mentioned but cannot recall the specifics. The DON stated when R#75 is sexually inappropriate his nurse reports the behavior to the RCC then she in turn reports it at the morning meeting the following morning. She stated she would not expect staff to call the NP but put the incident in the NP book and have her see them on Monday morning. The Administrator stated that he defines the word Frisky, mentioned in the nurse note on 3/27/19 to be flirty. He stated that he began working at this facility in 2011 as a floor tech and R#75 was here at that time and he has always known R#75 to be flirty. He stated that he interprets the separation of the residents on 3/27/19 to mean that staff felt the need to separate the residents so nothing more happened. He stated he does not recall this incident being reported. Administrator stated that the incident on 2/15/19 was typical for R#75 because he will leave his zipper undone after using the restroom. The DON stated there was no background check done on R#75, prior to his admission, because he was admitted [DATE] and the current owners took over in April 2014 and that is when all new residents began receiving background checks. The DON stated that the facility will protect the other residents from R#75's inappropriate behavior with global education. The Administrator stated that they are using STOP signs and that seems to work for R#75. DON stated that most residents call R#75 by name and tell him to leave right away when he comes into their room. She and Administrator both agree that R#75 coming into other resident's room is more of an aggravation and they have not had any complaints that other residents fear him. Administrator stated that, knowing R#75, he would not consider any of the documented incidents to be abuse except for possibly 3/3/19. The DON stated that there is no specific monitoring in place for R#75. The Administrator stated that none of the incidents have been reported to the State Agency and stated he is the Abuse Coordinator. He stated, by reading from the Facility Abuse Policy, that sexual harassment, sexual coercion, and sexual assault is defined as abuse but stated he would only consider the documented incident on 3/3/19 cause to further investigate but stated, knowing R#75, none of this jumped out at him enough to concern him that further investigation was needed.
During an interview on 8/6/19 at 5:00 p.m. with the DON she stated by consensual she means that they had a touchy feely relationship and gave the example that R#61 would cover her lap with a purse or sweater and allow R#75 to continue to do whatever to her that he does.
During a telephone interview on 8/6/19 at 1:59 p.m with the CEO of Psych Services revealed they work with the facility for ongoing clinic. She stated R#75 had not been scheduled for Services at the clinic since December 2018. CEO stated she would like for the facility to notify them and inform them on any behaviors/changes in the resident and stated the facility will set up the clinics by giving the care now services a list of residents to be seen by psych services. She stated if the facility doesn't schedule a clinic for a resident then services aren't provided. CEO stated the initial assessment for R#75 was in 2015 and the reason was for inappropriate behaviors. An associate of Psych Services, also on the call, stated she calls the facility every month and the facility have regular clinics as requested per the facility. She stated the process of care now services tele-psych is typically held on Tuesday and Thursday weekly. She stated the facility NP reviews the resident's medical records to include medications, labs, and Medication Administration Record (MAR), and will inform them of changes. Associate stated R#75 has an appointment with the tele-psych on August 16, 2019.
During a telephone interview on 8/6/19 at 2:22 p.m. with the Daughter of R#75 she stated R#75 has been in the facility for 5 ½ years and she visits him 2 - 3 times per week. She stated she is very happy with her Father's care thus far and the facility will contact her of any changes or concerns with her father including falls, hospitalizations, infections, changes in medications, or behaviors. She stated to her knowledge her father does not have any infections, pressure sores, or has fallen recently but her father tends to wander around the building and try to get outside. Daughter stated that her father can become very agitated at times and occasionally will get physical. She stated she is invited to the family care plan meetings quarterly and her last meeting was last week, July 29th and during the meeting there was no mention of sexual or inappropriate behaviors exhibited by her father. She stated that during the meeting they stated, R#75 is being R#75 and he has not had any changes in status and is doing well. Daughter stated that the people in attendance for her father's care plan meeting was the two social services ladies, dietary, his CNA for the week, and his nurse for the week. She stated if there are any changes in her Father or any incidents that involve him, she would expect to be notified and in fact always stresses to staff, especially his nurses, to contact her if there are any issues because she is always available 24/7. Daughter stated that she had not been contacted in the last 6 months regarding any sexual or inappropriate behaviors that her Father was displaying but stated she was contacted over a year ago regarding her father being fresh with females in the facility but she has not been informed of any of the documented incidents of her father displaying sexual or inappropriate behaviors. She stated that she would expect to have been contacted about them and it mentioned during the care plan meeting. She stated she assumed that her father had not displayed anymore sexual or inappropriate behaviors since she was last notified 1 year ago. Daughter stated she does not want anyone else's rights in the facility to be infringed upon and wants her father to be comfortable as well. She stated that her Father has not received Psych or therapy services since he has been in the facility and stated she has not been contacted about referring her Father to Psych or therapy services but would not be opposed to her father receiving psych services if it meant ensuring the safety of others and himself. Daughter stated she is very involved in her father's care and the medications that he is being prescribed ad stated a few years ago she requested for them to reduce some of his medications for dementia because she felt that he was being over medicated but has not had that problem recently.
During an interview on 8/6/19 at 1:57 p.m. with the Administrator and the DON. The Administrator was asked: At what point would you get concerned for your female residents related to the sexual behaviors of R#75? The Administrator stated that if the sexual behaviors got to the point of being more widespread for other female residents that he would be concerned, or if there was a change in the type of behavior R#75 was having he would be concerned. He stated that right now R#75's behaviors were pretty much isolated to R#61, whom he has had a relationship with for quite a while. He stated he would take each incident case by case, and if there was an increase in behaviors or a change in the type of behavior, he would address it. He stated that he felt that they had a pretty good reporting system. When the Administrator was asked if it had to be an increase in behaviors, wouldn't even one sexual behavior be too many? He stated that he was not notified of all the incidents brought to his attention by the survey team, and/or the staff did not give enough details of the incidents for him to be concerned, such as what part of the body the resident was rubbing on 3/3/19. He stated that R#75 was just being R#75. He stated that if he had known all the details of the incident on 3/3/19, that he would have done a self-report to the State. The Administrator further stated that from what he had learned today, that his plan was to re-educate the staff on reporting, and on sexual abuse. He stated that he felt the staff had just gotten used to R#75's sexual behaviors and had become lax at reporting them. He stated that there needed to be more of an evaluation of each incident to know all the details. He stated that a (psych) evaluation would be appropriate, and referral to inpatient psychiatric services would be considered. He stated that R#75's behavior was discussed with the daughter in care plan meetings, and that the daughter wanted to keep her father here. He said that another care plan meeting needed to be held not only with R#75's family, but with R#61's family as well. The Administrator further stated that if R#75's needs could not be met here, that he would have to be sent out to another facility.
During an interview on 8/6/19 at 2:16 p.m. with the ADON she verified that she did the psych scheduling, which she stated was done by Tele-Health (remotely) and not directly in the facility. She stated that the Tele-Health was usually done every other month, and that the psych service company would send her a list of residents on their services and when they were last seen. She stated that she thought R#75 was recommended to be seen by the psych service every 1 to 4 months, but that they have had a heavy schedule of other residents that needed to be seen and verified R#75 had not been assessed by psych since December 2018. She stated that she tried to schedule the psych reviews with the residents with the oldest follow-up reviews to be seen first, and then any residents that were currently having behavioral issues. She stated that psych services had contacted her today to schedule the next group of residents to be seen, and that R#75 was on the list to be seen 8/16/19 at 1:00 p.m.
During an interview on 8/6/19 at 2:29 p.m. with the Administrator he stated he has already educated first shift on sexual abuse. He stated he felt that what staff had reported to him was not abuse due to the lack of information given to him but when he processes this in his mind, after getting more of the details, he will probably go ahead and do a thorough investigation and a self-report for the incident on 3/3/19, which stands out most to him. He stated at this point, any sexual behavior would be reported to the physician and stated if he had more information about the incidents brought to his attention today, he would have contacted psych services to see R#75. Administrator stated any physical touching would be considered two types of abuse: physical and sexual. He stated R#75's flirtatious comments would have to be taken on a case by case basis but had staff made him aware that R#75 was showing his penis to another resident, he would have contacted psych, but that no detailed information had been given to him. He stated that staff had become complacent in R#75's behaviors, and that R#75 was being R#75; they were just used to him being like that.
During a telephone interview on 8/6/19 at 2:45 p.m. with the Medical Director, and R#75's physician, he stated he was aware of R#75's behavior in March 2019 and that his NP saw R#75 and increased his Zoloft. Medical Director further stated he wasn't aware that R#75 had exposed himself to a female resident or took a female resident's hand and rubbed his groin area with it. He stated he was aware that R#75 had been seen by psych services in December and he spoke with the facility today and asked them to put him back on the psych schedule. He also stated he had spoken to the Unit Manager today and had ordered a low dose of Depakote for R#75 as well.
During a telephone interview on 8/6/19 at 3:30 p.m. with the NP she stated that if there is a concern she needs to address the nurses put that information in the book and when she comes in on Mondays she reviews the book and see's the residents. She stated the nurses put the name of the resident, their concerns and she then see's the resident. NP stated that staff told her R#75 was exhibiting sexually inappropriate behaviors but stated that she was not aware he was touching residents or pulling out his penis or she would have ordered a Psych consult and check to see if he had a urinary tract infection to see if this was causing his increased behaviors. She stated she would also check the side effects of each of his medications as well as any possible interactions and after she had collected all the information, she would discuss the situation with the Medical Director, and physician for R#75, but would definitely tell the facility to stick to their policies. She stated if R#75's behavior is repetitive it wouldn't be inappropriate to send him out, but she doesn't know what their policy is for that. NP stated if the staff had called her with these concerns about R#75 she would not have objected to sending him out if that is what they wanted to do but stated she honestly would not expect staff to have called her for behaviors documented on 3/3/19 and 4/13/19 but would have expected them to put s note in the book for her to see the resident on her next visit.
During an interview on 8/7/19 at 12:32 p.m. with the Administrator, DON, and the Corporate Nurse the Administrator stated that his definition of sexual relationship as it relates to R#75 and R#61 is one of boyfriend and girlfriend, holding hands, kisses on the cheek, putting his arm around her, and stated it has never been any more than that. He stated that they have never been in bed together and no sexual intercourse. The Administrator stated, regarding R#61 pulling a sweater or hat over her lap to hide the hand of R#75, he doesn't recall an incident like that, and he hasn't witnessed that but stated he is sure it was just hands on her clothing underneath the hat or sweater. The DON stated that R#75 did not put his hand down in her (R#61's) clothing but just under the sweater or the hat she pulled over her lap. Administrator stated that the incident on 4/13/19 was inappropriate behavior but couldn't say if it was sexual without doing an investigation, he stated the incident on 3/27/19 was flirting and described the term frisky as nudging, putting his arms around someone, saying things like, Hey pretty lady but he would not consider that being sexually inappropriate, Administrator stated the incident on 3/19/19 he would also consider flirtatious and would not consider that sexual abuse and stated out of all the nurses notes brought to his attention today the only one that stands out to him as a possibility would be 3/3/19.
During an observation on 8/7/19 at 1:00 p.m. R#75 was observed to wander into the conference room and stand in the doorway. A staff member immediately came in and redirected him back out to the nurses station.
Review of the facility Abuse Policy dated February 2019 revealed sexual harassment, sexual coercion, and sexual assault is defined as abuse.
Review of the Associate Recognition Programs within the Facility, example of orientation revealed, on hire, employees have (including but not limited to) Patient's Rights, Abuse Reporting, and Elder Justice Act.
2. Review of resident (R) #61's clinical record revealed that she had diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, anxiety disorder, insomnia, and major depressive disorder.
Review of a hospital History and Physical dated 8/6/19 revealed that R#61 had severe dementia at baseline.
Review of a Monthly Nursing Summary dated 7/19/19 revealed that R#61's cognition varied throughout the day, and she was disoriented to place, situation, and time. Further review of this Summary revealed that she had short term and long term memory problems, had delusions, wandered and intruded on others, and had poor safety awareness.
Review of a Social Services Quarterly assessment dated [DATE] revealed very close, supportive, regular interaction with family and friends, but no mention of any type of relationship with R#75.
Review of R#61's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 99, which indicates that the staff conducting the interview was unable to complete one or more questions of the interview. Further review of this MDS revealed that a staff assessment for mental status was done, and they assessed R#61 as having short-term and long-term memory problems, and moderately impaired cognitive skills for daily decision making. Further review of the Cognitive Patterns section of the MDS revealed that R#61 had disorganized thinking, the severity of which fluctuated.
Review of R#61's care plans last reviewed on 5/9/19 revealed:
(R#61) has severe cognitive impairment related to Alzheimer's dementia. She is noted with confusion, disorientation, and forgetfulness. She has a history of wandering which has declined due to her decline in functional mobility. Her mental status is noted to vary throughout the day.
(R#61) has impaired communication skills related to Alzheimer's dementia. She is noted with confusion and disorientation. Her speech rambles and she has difficulty in finding the right words or making sentences. She sometimes understands and is sometimes understood. Interventions to this care plan revealed one to maintain a consistent, relaxed environment and encourage social contact with people.
(R#61) has a history of wandering which has declined due to her decline in functional mobility. She is at risk for injury related to impaired safety awareness. Review of the interventions to this care plan revealed to observe for patient's location to ensure safety.
(R#61) is a risk for mood/behaviors related to diagnosis of Alzheimer's. She has a history of wandering throughout the facility all day at times.
(R#61) is invited and attends group activities. She attends church, music, Bingo, bean auction, food socials and special events. She also enjoys spending time with her husband who is also a resident in this facility and another male friend who is also a resident in this facility. She interacts well with others and is very friendly. She doesn't play bingo anymore R/T (related to) cognitive deficit. Review of the interventions to this care plan revealed to encourage family/friend involvement and socialization.
Review of R#61's electronic health record (EHR) Nurse's Notes from July 2018 to 8/6/19 revealed no documentation of any physical contact with R#75. Review of R#75's Nurse's Note dated 2/15/19, completed by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) II, revealed that he was in R#61's room. Further review of this Nurse's Note revealed that R#61 was sitting in her wheelchair, and R#75 was standing in front of her with his pants unbuttoned and unzipped, he refused to leave room and was fighting staff.
During interview with LPN II on 8/7/19 at 8:47 a.m., she stated that R#61 and R#75 stayed together all the time, and that R#75 had sexual behaviors that they had to monitor all the time, including between him, R#61, and the staff. She further stated that to the best of her recollection, she observed R#75 in close proximity to R#61 in her room on 2/15/19 with his pants unzipped, but did not remember any direct physical contact.
During interview with the Administrator on 8/6/19 at 1:57 p.m., he stated that he would be concerned if R#75's behaviors changed or were more widespread to other female residents, but that right now his behaviors were pretty much isolated to R#61, for whom he has had a relationship with for quite a while. The Administrator further stated that he was not aware of the details of all the interactions between R#75 and R#61 for him to be concerned, and thought that (R#75) was just being (R#75). The Administrator stated during continued interview that R#75's behavior had been discussed with his responsible party (RP) in care plan meetings, but that another care plan meeting to discuss R#75's behaviors needed to be held not only with R#75's RP, but with R#61's RP as well.
During interview with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) on 8/6/19 at 2:16 p.m., she verified that she scheduled the residents to be seen by the facility's TeleHealth (remote) psychiatric services provider, and thought that R#75 was recommended to be assessed by psychiatric services every one to four months. The ADON further stated that they have had a heavy schedule of residents that needed to be seen by psych services, and she was scheduling the residents that were furthest behind in their reviews. She verified that R#75 had not been seen by the psychiatric provider since December of 2018.
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to update and revise the person centered comprehensive care plan ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to update and revise the person centered comprehensive care plan for 2 Residents (R) (R#75 and R#61) related to sexual behaviors. The sample size was 35 Residents.
Findings Include:
1. Minimum Data Set Quarterly review dated 7/2/19 for R#75 revealed a Basic Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 99 indicating severely impaired cognition. Mood with a total severity score of zero indicating no mood disorder. Behavior of wandering daily. Functional Status of limited one-person assistance with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, bathing, and moving off and on the toilet and personal hygiene; Not steady but able to stabilize without human assistance for walking. Frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder. Active Diagnosis of, including but not limited to, dementia, anxiety disorder, and depression. Medications of an antianxiety and antidepressant 7 out of 7 days a week.
Review of the Care Plan for R#75 revealed he is at risk for mood/behavior problems, has a history of compulsive disorder with inappropriate sexual behaviors, and rejects care at times. R#75 has a diagnosis of dementia with behaviors and mood disorder. Interventions include: R#75's behavior will not adversely affect self or others through next review date. Explain procedures/cares prior to beginning. If patient is upset leave and allow time to calm, then approach and offer again later. Notify MD of changes in status as needed. Observe patient for inappropriate behaviors. Provide meds as ordered and observe effectiveness. Psychiatric consult as needed. Redirect patient as needed.
During an interview on 8/6/19 at 12:05 p.m. with the Administrator and the DON, the DON stated that if a new intervention was tried with R#75's behaviors his care plan should have been updated but stated there is a care plan in place related to his sexual behaviors. She stated that each intervention is dated according to the time it was implemented but she would not expect each incident with R#75, being sexually inappropriate, to be placed on the care plan. The Administrator stated that there is Patient At Risk (PAR) note on 3/15/19 stating the Zoloft dose for R#75 was increased for increased sexual behaviors toward staff and other residents but there are no recommendations on the PAR. The DON stated that in the PAR meetings the nurse, usually the MDS nurse, would be responsible for updating the care plan. She stated in May the intervention that should have been added to R#75's care plan is Review Medications, but upon review of the Care Plan it was not added. During this time the DON verified that the Care Plan has not been updated or revised since November 2018.
Review of the policy Patient's Plan of Care dated July 2018 revealed it is the intent of this center to develop and maintain an individualized plan of care for each patient. Number 4 states: PAR- the care plan should be updated during the PAR meetings.
2. Review of resident (R) #61's clinical record revealed that she had diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, anxiety disorder, insomnia, and major depressive disorder.
Review of R#61's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 99, which indicates that the staff conducting the interview was unable to complete one or more questions of the interview. Further review of this MDS revealed that a staff assessment for mental status was done, and they assessed R#61 as having short-term and long-term memory problems, and moderately impaired cognitive skills for daily decision making. Further review of the Cognitive Patterns section of the MDS revealed that R#61 had disorganized thinking, the severity of which fluctuated.
Review of R#61's care plans last reviewed on 5/9/19 revealed that they included severe cognitive impairment; impaired communication skills; wandering and impaired safety awareness; and risk for mood/behaviors related to diagnosis of Alzheimer's. Further review of the care plans revealed they included one for activities, and that R#61 enjoyed spending time with another male friend who was also a resident in this facility. Further review of all of the care plans revealed that there was no mention of any sexual behaviors between R#75 and R#61.
Review of Care Plan Conference meeting notes dated 4/24/19, 11/14/18, 8/29/18, and 6/6/18 revealed that R#61 attended all the meetings except the one on 11/14/18, that the responsible party (RP) was invited but did not attend, and none of the notes mentioned any relationship between R#61 and R#75.
During interview with the Social Worker/Admissions Director on 8/8/19 at 12:53 p.m., she verified that she spoke with R#61's RP yesterday, and the conversation included R#61's relationship with R#75. She verified that she did not discuss any sexual interactions or behaviors between the two residents, including R#75 pulling his penis out in front of R#61 (on 4/13/19), or R#75 putting R#61's hand on his pelvic area (on 3/3/19). The Social Worker/Admissions Director stated that she had never discussed the interactions between the two residents in detail with R#61's RP as to include the sexual behaviors.
Cross-refer to F 600.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Administration
(Tag F0835)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, staff interview, and review of the facility's Abuse policy dated February 2019 The Administrator failed to ensure cognitively impaired residents were assessed for appropriatene...
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Based on record review, staff interview, and review of the facility's Abuse policy dated February 2019 The Administrator failed to ensure cognitively impaired residents were assessed for appropriateness of sexual relationships and to ensure that relationships were carried out in a private setting for 2 residents (R) (R#75 and R#61). The census on 8/5/19 was 102 residents.
Findings Include:
Review of the medical record for R#75 revealed :
7/21/18 nurse note reads: It was reported by staff that R#75 was touching another resident (R#61) inappropriately. Resident was redirected successfully [Completed by LPN AA].
9/10/18 nurse note reads: Another resident (R#43) reported that over weekend R#75 came into her room while she was brushing her teeth and urinated in toilet and shook his penis at her. He wanders into other rooms during day and at night. [Completed by LPN AA].
10/12/18 nurse note reads: R#75 up walking, nurse took him back to room, she put him on bed, and he grab her between the legs. Nurse instruct R#75 not to do that it was wrong. He told her to go to hell. [Completed by LPN JJ]
2/15/19 nurse note reads: Found R#75 in R#61's room. R#61 was sitting in her wheel chair and R#75 was standing in front of her with his pants unbuttoned and unzipped. Refused to leave room. Was fighting staff. [Completed by LPN II].
3/03/19 hand on him and was using it to rub himself. He had other behaviors of this kind during day. R#75 redirected and other resident (R#61) moved to another location. Will continue to monitor R#75 during day. [Completed by LPN AA].
3/19/19 nurse note reads: Yesterday resident followed CNA around the building and tried to get her to kiss him. Inappropriate actions. Resident difficult to redirect at that time. [Completed by Director of Nursing (DON)].
3/27/19 nurse note reads: R#75 has been up since 3:30 a.m. walking around and then sitting in dining room. He became frisky with a lady (R#61) from b hall. Asked patient to leave her alone, he stopped, then later a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) came to separate him from her. [Completed by LPN JJ] .
4/13/19 nurse note reads: About 2:55 p.m. R#75 pulled his penis completely out of his pants in front of nursing station beside another resident (R#61). [Completed by LPN AA].
During an interview on 8/6/19 at 12:05 p.m. with the Administrator and the DON, they were asked to read the nurse notes dated 4/13/19, 3/27/19, 3/19/19, 3/3/19, 2/15/19, 10/12/18, 9/10/19, and 7/21/19. Administrator stated the documented behavior is a common behavior for R#75. He stated they have placed STOP signs over the doors of the women he, R#75, likes to assist in stopping him from going into their room. He stated because R#75 wanders, the staff try different things like take him outside, do one on one with him, and stated they placed a bench at the nurse's station because he likes to sit there, and it helps staff be able to monitor him more closely. DON stated they, R#75 and R#61, knew each other a long time ago when they went to school together and reconnected here. Administrator stated that he defines the word Frisky, mentioned in the nurse note on 3/27/19 to be flirty. He stated that he began working at this facility in 2011 as a floor tech and R#75 was here at that time and he has always known R#75 to be flirty. He stated that he interprets the separation of the residents on 3/27/19 to mean that staff felt the need to separate the residents so nothing more happened. Administrator stated that the incident on 2/15/19 was typical for R#75 because he will leave his zipper undone after using the restroom. The DON stated that the facility will protect the other residents from R#75's inappropriate behavior with global education. She stated that most residents call R#75 by name and tell him to leave right away when he comes into their room. She and Administrator both agree that R#75 coming into other resident's room is more of an aggravation and they have not had any complaints that other residents fear him. Administrator stated that, knowing R#75, he would not consider any of the documented incidents to be abuse except for possibly 3/3/19. The DON stated that there is no specific monitoring in place for R#75. The Administrator stated that none of the incidents have been reported to the State Agency and stated he is the Abuse Coordinator. He stated, by reading from the Facility Abuse Policy, that sexual harassment, sexual coercion, and sexual assault is defined as abuse but stated he would only consider the documented incident on 3/3/19 cause to further investigate but stated, knowing R#75, none of this jumped out at him enough to concern him that further investigation was needed.
During an interview on 8/6/19 at 1:57 p.m. with the Administrator and the DON. The Administrator was asked: At what point would you get concerned for your female residents related to the sexual behaviors of R#75? The Administrator stated that if the sexual behaviors got to the point of being more widespread for other female residents that he would be concerned, or if there was a change in the type of behavior R#75 was having he would be concerned. He stated that right now R#75's behaviors were pretty much isolated to R#61, whom he has had a relationship with for quite a while. He stated he would take each incident case by case, and if there was an increase in behaviors or a change in the type of behavior, he would address it. He stated that he felt that they had a pretty good reporting system. When the Administrator was asked if it had to be an increase in behaviors, wouldn't even one sexual behavior be too many? He stated that he was not notified of all the incidents brought to his attention by the survey team, and/or the staff did not give enough details of the incidents for him to be concerned, such as what part of the body the resident was rubbing on 3/3/19. He stated that R#75 was just being R#75. He stated that if he had known all the details of the incident on 3/3/19, that he would have done a self-report to the State. The Administrator further stated that from what he had learned today, that his plan was to re-educate the staff on reporting, and on sexual abuse. He stated that he felt the staff had just gotten used to R#75's sexual behaviors and had become lax at reporting them. He stated that there needed to be more of an evaluation of each incident to know all the details. He stated that a (psych) evaluation would be appropriate, and referral to inpatient psychiatric services would be considered. He stated that R#75's behavior was discussed with the daughter in care plan meetings, and that the daughter wanted to keep her father here. He said that another care plan meeting needed to be held not only with R#75's family, but with R#61's family as well. The Administrator further stated that if R#75's needs could not be met here, that he would have to be sent out to another facility.
During an interview on 8/6/19 at 2:29 p.m. with the Administrator he stated he has already educated first shift on sexual abuse. He stated he felt that what staff had reported to him was not abuse due to the lack of information given to him but when he processes this in his mind, after getting more of the details, he will probably go ahead and do a thorough investigation and a self-report for the incident on 3/3/19, which stands out most to him. He stated at this point, any sexual behavior would be reported to the physician and stated if he had more information about the incidents brought to his attention today, he would have contacted psych services to see R#75. Administrator stated any physical touching would be considered two types of abuse: physical and sexual. He stated R#75's flirtatious comments would have to be taken on a case by case basis but had staff made him aware that R#75 was showing his penis to another resident, he would have contacted psych, but that no detailed information had been given to him. He stated that staff had become complacent in R#75's behaviors, and that R#75 was being R#75; they were just used to him being like that.
Review of the Job Title : Administrator, revised 10/14, revealed the Administrator Job Description reads: Directs the day to day functions of the Nursing Center in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations that govern long term care centers, and as may be directed by the Regional [NAME] President, to provide appropriate care for our patients. Under Essential Demonstration of Facility Core Values, the Administrator assumes responsibility for and honors patients' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints and, assumes responsibility for procedural guidelines relative to the prevention and reporting of patient abuse. Essential Managerial Functions of the Administrator include, but is not limited to, makes routine inspections of the Center to assure that established policies and procedures are being implemented and followed.
Cross Reference F600