ARCADIA CARE AUBURN

304 MAPLE AVENUE, AUBURN, IL 62615 (217) 438-6125
For profit - Corporation 70 Beds ARCADIA CARE Data: November 2025 6 Immediate Jeopardy citations
Trust Grade
0/100
#441 of 665 in IL
Last Inspection: February 2025

Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.

Overview

Arcadia Care Auburn has a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns and a very poor standing. Ranked #441 out of 665 facilities in Illinois, they are in the bottom half, and #6 out of 8 in Sangamon County, meaning there are only two better options locally. The facility is worsening, with issues increasing from 8 in 2024 to 9 in 2025. Staffing is a weakness, with only a 1/5 star rating and a turnover rate of 51%, which is above the state average, suggesting instability in care. They have serious financial concerns with $133,515 in fines, which is higher than 85% of facilities in the state, reflecting ongoing compliance problems. Additionally, there are significant incidents reported, including a failure to report and prevent abuse, which allowed one resident to be harmed by a staff member. In another critical finding, the facility neglected to maintain safe room temperatures, exposing residents to potentially dangerous heat conditions. While they have some RN coverage, it is less than 94% of state facilities, meaning residents may not receive the level of oversight needed. Overall, families should weigh these serious concerns against any potential strengths before considering this facility.

Trust Score
F
0/100
In Illinois
#441/665
Bottom 34%
Safety Record
High Risk
Review needed
Inspections
Getting Worse
8 → 9 violations
Staff Stability
⚠ Watch
51% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
Penalties
✓ Good
$133,515 in fines. Lower than most Illinois facilities. Relatively clean record.
Skilled Nurses
⚠ Watch
Each resident gets only 14 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Illinois. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
Violations
⚠ Watch
46 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Overall Rating
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Staff Levels
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Care Quality
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2024: 8 issues
2025: 9 issues

The Good

  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record

Facility shows strength in fire safety.

The Bad

1-Star Overall Rating

Below Illinois average (2.5)

Significant quality concerns identified by CMS

Staff Turnover: 51%

Near Illinois avg (46%)

Higher turnover may affect care consistency

Federal Fines: $133,515

Well above median ($33,413)

Significant penalties indicating serious issues

Chain: ARCADIA CARE

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

The Ugly 46 deficiencies on record

6 life-threatening 6 actual harm
Aug 2025 1 deficiency 1 IJ (1 affecting multiple)
CRITICAL (K) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Safe Environment (Tag F0584)

Someone could have died · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the Facility failed to ensure room temperatures were within the heat index/app...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the Facility failed to ensure room temperatures were within the heat index/apparent temperature guidelines inside the facility and did not exceed 81 degrees Fahrenheit (F), the Facility failed to follow their Heat Emergency Policy as residents were not moved out of their rooms when temperatures were reached over 81 degrees for 4 of 4 residents (R1, R2, R3 and R11) reviewed for room temperatures in the sample of 16. This failure resulted in residents being left in rooms with the heat index indicating extreme caution to the residents. On 8/27/2025 at 9:55 AM, the Immediate Jeopardy/IJ was called with V1, Administrator. V2, Director of Nursing. and V17, Regional Director Operations The Immediate Jeopardy began on 8/7/2025 when resident room temperatures were not within the heat index/apparent temperature guidelines inside the facility and exceeded 81 degrees Fahrenheit (F), the Facility failed to follow their Heat Emergency Policy. The first abatement plan dated 8/27/2025 at 10:03 AM, was not accepted. The second abatement plan dated 8/27/2025 at 12:32 PM, was accepted. The surveyor confirmed by observation, interview, and record that the Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 8/27/2025, but noncompliance remains at Level Two because additional time is needed to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the facility's policies and procedures and in-service training.Findings include:On 8/12/2025 at 9:45 AM, V1, Administrator stated, the air conditioning (AC) broke last Thursday (8/7/2025), and we were waiting for a part. All the air temperatures are good now. The AC repair man is here, and he is fixing everything. We brought in fans and some small AC units to the 500 halls, and we are having staff pass out drinks for hydration. The AC unit on the 500 hall was affected. We are not having issues with the other halls, and we are installing a new unit on the 500-hall unit today. Our maintenance man has been taking temperatures and took temperatures this morning and everything is good.On 8/12/2025 at 10:02 AM, V25, Registered Nurse (RN) was putting an IV (intravenous therapy medication) on a metal pole and quickly pulled her hand back and yelled out. On 8/12/2025 at 10:03 AM, V25 stated, This pole has been in the storage unit, I just took it out and it is so hot in there that this metal pole is hot, I cannot even touch it. It was being stored on the storage unit that is on the North Hall, that one with the broken AC (air conditioning) and it is super-hot!On 8/12/2025 at 10:03 AM, the metal pole was touched and was very hot to the touch and the hand had to be removed immediately. On 8/12/2025 at 10:31 AM, V6, Maintenance Director stated the AC (air conditioning) got struck by lightning on the South/West Hall and we finally got it repaired and up and running and then on Thursday the AC unit went out on the 500 halls. The 500 halls have been without AC for the past six days. I have been taking temperatures in all the rooms, and I have been using a laser thermometer. I did not use a Humidity Meter Hygrometer I do not even know what that is and I did not know I needed to factor in the humidity. I took temperatures this morning before you got here.On 8/12/2025 at 10:41 AM, V31, Contractor for HVAC system stated, we were called on Friday (8/8/2025) by (the facility) telling us they were having problems with their AC unit. I am replacing the thermal expansion valve today. The North Hall unit was out. I needed the parts, which I had to order and am replacing everything today. Hopefully, this will take care of everything for that hall.1-R2's Physicians Order Sheet (POS) for August 2025 documents diagnoses of Morbid Severe Obesity, Heart Failure, diabetes mellitus 2, kidney Failure, hypertension; chronic pain syndrome; unspecified protein calorie malnutrition; acute kidney failure; shortness of breath; hypertension; and generalized anxiety.R2's Minimum Data Set/MDS dated [DATE] document R2 was cognitively intact for decision making of activities of daily living, uses a wheelchair, and is dependent on staff for most activities of daily living.R2's Care Plan with a start date of 7/29/2024 documents, the resident has an ADL (Activities of daily living) self-care performance deficit r/t (related to) respiratory failure, obesity, chronic pain, depression. The resident has diabetes mellitus start date 8/28/2024; Intervention: Avoid exposure to extreme heat or cold.On 8/13/2025 at 10:03 AM, R2's room was measured with a Humidity Meter Hygrometer and Indoor Digital Thermometer with Temperature Gauge and Humidity Gauge which was calibrated and documented R2's room was 86 degrees with 61 percent humidity = for 91-degree Fahrenheit (F) room (extreme caution). On 8/12/2025 at 12:08 PM, V5, Family of R2 stated, The nursing home has failed to repair the broken air conditioner. It broke on Thursday August 7th, the system stopped functioning in my mom's room. There is no Air conditioning on their wing at all. Nurses have opened the windows and are using what fans they can find. The temperature outside has been in the high 80's and 90's all 5 days the air conditioner has been down. There was a thermometer in her room and her room was 87 degrees inside. My mom was sweating and complaining of headaches and how she was having issues sleeping because the room was so hot. The temperature inside the building exceeds outside temperatures at times. We are worried for my mom's and others' safety. It is too hot, for too long. She is bedridden and cannot escape the heat. They don't have the staff to get her up and move her throughout the day. She has asked for ice water, but (Facility) is experiencing problems with their ice.On 8/12/2025 at 12:08 PM, V5, Family of R2 stated, The nursing home has failed to repair the broken air conditioner. On Thursday August 7th the system stopped functioning in my mom's room. There is no Air conditioning on this wing at all. Nurses have opened the windows and using what fans they can find. The temperature outside has been in the high 80's and 90's all 5 days the air conditioner has been down. The temperature inside the building exceeds outside temperatures at times. We are worried for her and others' safety. It is too hot, for too long. She is bedridden and cannot escape the heat. They don't have the staff to get her up and move her throughout the day. She has asked for ice water, but Arcadia is experiencing problems with their ice machine as well, so it is in short supply. I came to visit my mother and noticed there wasn't air in the room, and it was very hot. I asked staff why it was so hot, and they stated the air doesn't work. There had been a storm, and it knocked out the air conditioning unit (A/C). When I asked how long it had not been working, they said for over a week now. I sat up a fan for my mom. The facility had put a box fan at the bottom of her bed, and I was dripping in sweat. Her room was so hot. They were not passing out any liquids. I was there for about two hours and a half, and no liquids or ice water were being passed out. I moved the fan up off the floor so it would circulate better. I am not sure if it really does anything because the fans are blowing around hot air. I was not sure what else to do to cool her down. I gave her a washcloth, but it got hot fast. It was hot outside too, but it was even hotter in my mom's room.On 8/13/2025 at 12:08 PM, R2 stated, the a/c had been broken for over a week. It is finally better today. Last week was miserable, the whole week we were without air conditioning. I was having issues sleeping and I was having problems breathing and suffering from headaches and I was sick to my stomach. Sleeping was so difficult, because the room was so hot. The maintenance man brought in a thermometer, and I know it read it was 87 degrees inside this room at that time. I can't get up on my own. I was trapped in the heat, and it was horrible, it was just horrible. I was just laying here suffering. Thank goodness it is better today as I am not sure how much more I could have taken. I can now breathe better, and my headaches are gone, and my stomach feels better. It is amazing how that heat can wipe you out.R2's August 2025 vitals document here weight was documented on 8/3/2025, blood sugar 8/22/2025, oxygen and pain on 8/22/2025. No other documentation was present addressing vitals and or any resident assessment related to heat.2- R1's POS for August 2025 documents diagnoses of chronic kidney disease stage 4, severe sepsis with septic shock; acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, major depression, sleep apnea; chronic pain, major depressive disorder, heart failure, and type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy.R1's MDS dated [DATE] document R1 was cognitively intact for decision making of activities of daily living. R1 has impairment on one side on her upper extremity, she uses a wheelchair, and needs some assistance with her ADL's, (Activities of Daily Living). R1's Care Plan with a revision date of 4/19/23 document she (R1) resident has an ADL self-care performance deficit r/t obesity, pain, difficulty walking.On 8/12/2025 at 9:58 AM, R1 is a large woman in a bariatric wheelchair. R1's forehead is covered with droplets of sweat. R1 is in the main room when entering the facility near a fish tank. R1 does not have any water and/or cup near her.On 8/12/2025 a 9:59 AM, R1 stated my room is a furnace. I had to go and order myself another fan because it is just too hot for me to stay in there, and I am a large woman and can't take the heat. The A/C has been broken since Thursday. It has been over a week. I just can't take it. I guess they had to order a part to get it fixed. They tinkered with it, but it is still broken and not working. It has been miserable trying to sleep in this heat. We have ice water passed out to us, but no popsicles or anything like that. I have had a headache since the heat started, which I think is due to the extreme heat.On 8/13/2025 at 10:02 AM, R1's room registered 86 degrees Fahrenheit with 62% humidity = 102 degrees F (extreme caution). R1's August 2025, Medical records were reviewed and does not document any vitals were taken except for pain on 8/9/2025 and 8/21/2025. No other vitals were documented for any other days. No other documentation was present addressing vitals and or any resident assessment related to heat.3- R3s POS August 2025 documents diagnoses of acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot, morbid (severe) obesity with alveolar hypoventilation, type 2 diabetes mellites without complications, acute respiratory failure, chronic systolic heart disease, and major depression. R3's MDS dated [DATE] document R3 was cognitively intact for decision making of activities of daily living.R3's Care Plan: The resident has an ADL self-care performance deficit r/t respiratory failure, obesity, weakness, lack of coordination, reduced mobility. The resident has Diabetes Mellitus; Avoid exposure to extreme heat or cold. (2/14/2025)On 8/12/2025 at 10:24 AM, R3 stated it was so hot, it was like living in a furnace. He was very uncomfortable, and the heat was out of control and the AC had been out for 8 days now. He had just gotten out of the hospital and was not sure that the room being so hot was good for him. He stated he has asked for multiple bed baths, and they give them to him, but he is still sweating really bad because of the heat.On 8/12/2025 at 10:22 AM, R3's room temperature was 86 degrees Fahrenheit with 60 degrees humidity = 91 degrees (extreme caution for heat index). R3's August Medical Records/Vital Signs only document the weight on 8/3/2025, blood sugar, 8/22/2025, oxygen 8/22/2025, and pain 8/22/2025. No other documentation was present addressing vitals and or any resident assessment related to heat.4- R11's POS for August 2025 documents, diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute kidney failure, type 2 diabetes without complications, shortness of breath and specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry. R11's MDS dated [DATE] document R2 was cognitively intact for decision making of activities of daily living.R11's Care Plan with a revision date of 1/13/2025, documents, Resident has an actual skin impairment of (specify type: pressure/skin tear/bruise/surgical incision/rash/venous/stasis ulcer/arterial/ischemic ulcer/cellulitis/diabetic ulcer/) to (location). *Do not list stage* diabetes, diuretics, edema, fragile skin, impaired mobility, incontinence. Avoid exposure to temperature extreme.On 8/13/2025 at 10:02 AM, R11's room registered 86 degrees Fahrenheit with 62% humidity = 102 degrees F (extreme caution). On 8/15/2025 at 1:11 PM, R11 stated, The AC did break, and it was so hot in here and I am so thankful it is fixed now. They brought in some fans for my room, but it was just blowing around hot air, and it was not pleasant. It was so uncomfortable, and I felt so tired.R11's August 2025 Vital Documents for breathing 8/12/2025, and 8/19/2025. No other documentation was present for the month of August. No other documentation was present addressing vitals and or any resident assessment related to heat.On 8/13/2025 at 2:32 PM, V16, Medical Director stated, I would expect the residents' room temperatures to follow the policy and standards for the temperature guidelines. I know the AC is up and working now. For this population extreme heat is not always good thing but sometimes there can be other things going on as well with the patient. I would expect fans to be placed in residents' rooms and attempts to lower the room temperatures made by the facility. The Heat Emergency Policy with a revision date of 11/1/2024 documents, The purpose of this guideline is to provide precautionary and preventative measures for our residents during the hot and humid summer months. Older adults are extremely vulnerable to heat related disorders. Heat Exhaustion: A disorder resulting from overexposure to heat or to the sun. Early symptoms are headache and a feeling of weakness and dizziness, usually accompanied by nausea and vomiting. There may also be cramps in the muscles of the arms, legs, or abdomen. The person turns pale and perspires profusely, skin is cool and moist, and pulse and breathing are rapid. Body temperature remains at a normal level or slightly below or above. The person may seem confused and may find it difficult to coordinate body movements. Heat Stroke: A profound disturbance of the body's heat-regulating mechanism, caused by prolonged exposure to excessive heat, particularly when there is little or no circulation of air. The first symptoms may be headache, dizziness and weakness. Later symptoms are an extremely high fever and absence of perspiration. Heat stroke may cause convulsions and sudden loss of consciousness. In extreme cases it may be fatal. If the heat in the building increases above state mandated guidelines evacuate if necessary and follow evacuation policy.The Facility Vital Signs Monitoring Policy with an effective date of 4/2025 documents, Definition includes temperatures, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure, May also include pain level and oxygen saturations. Blood pressure 90/60 mm Hg to 120/80 mm Hg. Breathing 12-18 breaths per minutes; Pulse 60-100 beats per minute. Temperature 98.8 F to 99.1 F (36.5 C to 37.3 C/ average 98.6 F (37.0). Vital signs may be obtained more frequently with change of condition. Abnormal vital signs will be reported to the physician.The Immediate Jeopardy and deficiency practice that began on 8/7/2025 when the air conditioning was no longer working and the IJ was corrected/removed on 8/27/2025 after the facility took the following actions to correct the noncompliance prior to the start of current survey: AC unit was immediately repaired. Facility purchased extra fans and portable AC unit. Facility initiated Heat Emergency Policy making hourly rounds, offering water, wet rags, offering to relocate residents. R1, R2, R3 and R11 have been accessed and documented for risk of heat induced illness. All staff was in-serviced on Heat Emergency Policy. All nursing staff were in-serviced on documenting and monitoring resident's vitals and identify signs and symptoms of head induced illness. Also offering to relocate residents while under a Heat Emergency. All residents were assessed, and a QA (Quality Assurance) meeting was held to ensure compliance with facility Heat Emergency Policy.
May 2025 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 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

Deficiency F0761 (Tag F0761)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to administer medication as ordered for 1 of 3 residents (R2) reviewed for medication in the sample of 5. Findings include: On 5/2...

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Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to administer medication as ordered for 1 of 3 residents (R2) reviewed for medication in the sample of 5. Findings include: On 5/27/2025 at 8:50AM medication cup on R2's bedside table with medication in it. A Trelegy Ellipta aerosol powder breath activated inhaler and Fluticasone Propionate Nasal spray also sitting on bedside table. R2 asleep in chair. R2's Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated 5/1/2025-5/31/2025 documents R2 prescribed medications as Cetirizine 10 mg in morning Duloxetine 30mg, in morning, Esomeprazole Magnesium capsule delayed release 40 mg in morning, Ferrous sulfated ER 45mg in morning, Furosemide 40mg, 1 tablet in morning, Magnesium Oxide 400mg in morning, Omeprazole 20mg daily, Trelegy Ellipta inhalation aerosol powder breath activated 1 puff orally in the morning, Apixaban 5mg every morning, Doxycycline Monohydrate 100mg two times a day, Eliquis 5mg every morning, Fluticasone allergy relief nasal suspension 50 mcg (microgram) a spray each nostril two times a day, Gabapentin 300mg in morning, Metformin HCL ER extended release 24 hour 500mg, Methocarbamol 500mg every morning, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 5/325mg every 8 hours for pain (signed out by V4, Registered Nurse (RN) 8:00AM). R2's MAR documents all above medications administered by V4, RN. R2's MAR does not document R2 is to have medications at bedside. R2's Physician Orders (PO) dated May 2025 does not document R2 to have medications at bedside or document R2 on a self-administering medication program. On 5/27/2025 at 11:47AM V4, Registered Nurse (RN) stated she did leave R2's medication at the bedside. V4 stated R2 keeps nasal spray and inhaler at her bedside too. V4 stated she does not leave anyone else's medication at the bedside. On 5/27/2025 at 2:34PM V2, Director of Nursing (DON) stated R2 does not have a program to self-administer medication. The facility policy Medication Administration Policy dated last revised 1/2015 documents licensed nurse (Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) may prepare, administer and record administration of medications.
May 2025 1 deficiency
CONCERN (F) 📢 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 F0921)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview the facility failed to provide comfortable temperatures in the dining room and visiting room....

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview the facility failed to provide comfortable temperatures in the dining room and visiting room. This failure has the potential to affect all 57 residents residing at the facility. Findings include: 1.R3's medical diagnosis sheet, print date of 5/9/25, documented R3 has diagnoses including type 2 diabetes mellitus, heart failure, fibromyalgia, dementia, and anemia. R3's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented R3 is moderately cognitively impaired although resident was alert and oriented at time of interview. On 5/9/25 at 9:24 AM R3 stated the facility was freezing the first day they shut the heat off, my room temperature is okay now, but the dining room is still cold. 2. R4's medical diagnosis sheet, print date of 5/9/25, documented R4 has diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypokalemia, atrial fibrillation, osteoarthritis, anxiety, hypertension, and morbid obesity. R4's MDS, dated [DATE], documented R4 is cognitively intact. On 5/9/25 at 9:33 AM R4 stated the dining room and lobby are always cold. Other residents and I have told maintenance about it being so cold. 3. R5's medical diagnosis sheet, print date of 5/9/25, documented R5 has diagnoses including heart failure, muscle weakness, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and myalgia. R5's MDS, dated [DATE], documented R5 is cognitively intact. On 5/9/25 at 9:42 AM R5 stated her room is a comfortable temperature but it is a little cold in the dining room. Resident was observed wearing a scarf over her head and had a hooded jacket on with the hood also covering her head while sitting in her wheelchair in the dining room. 4. R6's medical diagnosis sheet, print date of 5/9/25, documented R6 has diagnoses including morbid obesity, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, anxiety, hypothyroidism, and depression. R6's MDS, dated [DATE], documented R6 is cognitively intact. On 5/9/25 at 9:57 AM R6 stated her room temperature is okay, but it is usually cold in the dining room and makes it uncomfortable during meals and activities. On 5/9/25 at 9:40 AM V6 Certified Nurse Assistant, CNA, stated she has had some residents complain to her about the dining room being cold. On 5/9/25 at 9:45 AM V7 CNA stated she occasionally hears residents saying they are cold in the dining room, so she gets them a blanket. On 5/9/25 at 9:52 AM V3, Maintenance Director, stated the dining room thermostat is in the kitchen, the air conditioner is on, and they keep it set on 70. V3 stated it blows cool air out into the dining room and sitting area. On 5/9/25 at 10:02 AM V3 was observed checking the dining room temperatures with 2 different thermometers. The first thermometer read 68 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and his second thermometer read 67.3 F. Surveyor checked the temperature with third thermometer, and it read 67.8 F degrees. On 5/9/25 at 10:18 AM V9, Activity Assistant, stated she had one resident, R2, recently say she was cold in the dining room during lunch, so she bundled her up with blankets. On 5/9/25 at 10:25 AM V3, Maintenance Director, checked the visiting room temperature with 2 different thermometers. The facility's thermometer read 67.3 degrees F and surveyor's thermometer read 67.6 degrees F. On 5/9/25 at 10:54 AM V1, Administrator, stated the current facility census is 57 and all residents do come out of their rooms. On 5/9/25 at 11:52 AM, V1, provided surveyor with the facility disaster plan/policies and procedures. V1 stated the facility does not have any other policies for internal facility temperatures other than what is in the emergency plan in the event the facility loses power.
Apr 2025 2 deficiencies
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 observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide hot water for resident use for 21 of 21 reside...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide hot water for resident use for 21 of 21 residents (R1, R2, R3, R7, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, R18, R19, R20, R21, R23, R24, R25, R26) reviewed for safe/comfortable/homelike environment in a sample of 26. Findings include: 1. On 4/7/2025 at 10:30 AM, R1 stated that the hot water heater was still out on his hallway, and it's been a week since he got his last shower. R1 stated that he doesn't have hot water to wash his hands or face in the morning or after he uses the toilet. R1 also stated that was not provided nor offered a warm wet washcloth to clean his face or hands. On 4/7/2025 at 10:30 AM, R1's bathroom faucet was turned on and after a few minutes, the hot water was still cold. R1's Shower sheet, dated 3/23/2025, documented that there was cold water. R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE] documented that his cognition was intact and that he required set up assistance for shower and bathing. R1's Care Plan, dated 1/13/2025 (revised), documented, I prefer a shower, (2) times per week. 2. On 4/7/2025 at 1:15 PM, R2 stated that they have to take her down to the other hallway to get a shower because the water heater on their hall has been out for the past 3 weeks. R2 stated she has been unable to wash her hands and face because there was no hot water and that she was not given a warm wet washcloth to wash her hands and face. On 4/7/2025 at 11:50 AM, R2's hot water from her bathroom faucet was cold to touch after running it several minutes. R2's MDS, dated [DATE], documented that her cognition was intact. It also documented that she was dependent upon staff for toileting but partial to maximal assist for dressing assistance. R2's Care Plan, dated 1/20/2025, documented, BATHING/SHOWERING: The resident requires assist of (1) staff member with bathing/showering. 3. On 4/8/2025 at 8:30 AM, R3 stated that it is frustrating that there has been no hot water on their hallway or in their rooms so she can wash her hands or her face in the morning and that she was not given or offered a warm wet washcloth to wash her hands and face. On 4/8/2025 at 8:30 AM, R3's hot water in her bathroom was cold to touch after running several minutes. R3's MDS, dated [DATE], documented that her cognition was intact, but bathing and showering was marked not applicable. R3's Care plan, undated, documented that she required an assist of 1 for bathing and showering. 4. On 4/8/2025 at 11:00 AM, R5 stated that she has hot water, but the other hall hasn't had any for a week or 2 and she would not want to be without hot water to wash her face and hands. R5's MDS, dated [DATE], documented that her cognition was intact and that she was dependent upon staff for bathing and showers. On 4/7/2025 at 10:20 AM, V1, Administrator stated that yes, the water heater went out on the south hallway and that the new on was ordered and it would have been put in last week, but the company sent them the wrong one because theirs is propane. On 4/7/2025 at 10:40 AM, the south hall's shower room hot water was cold to touch when ran for several minutes. On 4/9/2025 at 11:00 AM V7, Certified Nurse's Aide, CNA, stated that when the water heater was out no residents missed their showers because they were using the other shower room. She also stated that it was hard with making sure the residents had hot water to wash their hands and faces but they used the water basins. V7 stated that she used the bathroom up front to wash her hands. On 4/9/2025 at 11:05 AM, V8, CNA, stated that they brought the residents off that hall down to the other shower room when that one was out. V8 stated that she washed her hands in the kitchen or the bathroom up front and that she had a stack of rags in a plastic bin with hot water and she would hand them out. On 4/9/2025 at 11:10 AM, V9, CNA, stated that they brought the residents down to the other shower room to give them their showers. V9 stated that she would go and get warm water and wash cloths and pass them out to the residents who needed them in the morning. V9 stated that she used cold water to wash her hands. On 4/8/2025 at 3:40 PM, V1, Administrator, stated that she was unsure of the date as to when the hot water heater went out but did not think it was on 3/24/2025 when shown the work order. V1 stated that the pilot light kept going out of it and they thought they could replace the part but they ended up having to replace the whole thing and then they were sent the wrong water heater and that was why it took so long. V1 also stated that they thought about having a cooler with hot water and wash cloths in it to pass out to the residents but was told it was an infection control issue. On 4/9/2025, at 10:55 AM, V3, Maintenance Director, stated that around 3/24/25, was when the pilot light kept going out. He was having to light it every morning and it may have lasted a few days before having to re light it. V3 stated that they figured out they needed a whole new water heater. A new one was ordered, then they got it and realized it was propane and they needed the other one that was not. Resident council meeting minutes, dated 4/3/2025, documented, (V3, Maintenance Director) laundry, and housekeeping supervisor was at the meeting. He talked about the new hot water heater and discussed any maintenance and laundry questions Maintenance work order, dated 3/24/2025, documented, South has no hot water. Residents' Rights for People in Long-Term Care Facilities, dated 11/2018, documented, Your facility must be safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. The facility's room roster, dated 4/7/25, documented that there were 21 residents on the south wing which included the following residents: R1, R2, R3, R7, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, R18, R19, R20, R21, R23, R24, R25, and R26.
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 F0921)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain a hot water heater to supply hot water to residents for 16 days for 21 of 21 resident (R1, R2, R3, R7, R9, R10, R11, ...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain a hot water heater to supply hot water to residents for 16 days for 21 of 21 resident (R1, R2, R3, R7, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, R18, R19, R20, R21, R23, R24, R25, R26) reviewed for Physical Environment in a sample of 26. Findings include: 1. On 4/7/2025 at 10:30 AM, R1 stated that the hot water heater was still out on his hallway, and it's been a week since he got his last shower. R1 stated that he doesn't have hot water to wash his hands or face in the morning or after he uses the toilet. R1 also stated that was not provided nor offered a warm wet washcloth to clean his face or hands. On 4/7/2025 at 10:30 AM, R1's bathroom faucet was turned on and after a few minutes, the hot water was still cold. 2. On 4/7/2025 at 11:50 AM, R2's hot water from her bathroom faucet was cold to touch after running it several minutes. On 4/7/2025 at 1:15 PM, R2 stated that they have to take her down to the other hallway to get a shower because the water heater on their hall has been out for the past 3 weeks. R2 stated she has been unable to wash her hands and face because there was no hot water and that she was not given a warm wet washcloth to wash her hands and face. 3. On 4/8/2025 at 8:30 AM, R3 stated that it is frustrating that there has been no hot water on their hallway or in their rooms so she can wash her hands or her face in the morning and that she was not given or offered a warm wet washcloth to wash her hands and face. On 4/8/2025 at 8:30 AM, R3's hot water in her bathroom was cold to touch after running several minutes. On 4/7/2025 at 10:20 AM, V1, Administrator stated that yes, the water heater went out on the south hallway and that the new on was ordered and it would have been put in last week, but the company sent them the wrong one because theirs is propane. On 4/7/2025 at 10:40 AM, the south hall's shower room hot water was cold to touch when ran for several minutes. On 4/9/2025 at 11:00 AM V7, CNA, stated that when the water heater was out. V7 stated that it was hard with making sure the residents had hot water to wash their hands and faces but they used the water basins. V7 stated that she used the bathroom up front to wash her hands. On 4/9/2025 at 11:05 AM, V8, CNA, stated that they brought the residents off that hall down to the other shower room when that one was out. V8 stated that she washed her hands in the kitchen or the bathroom up front and that she had a stack of rags in a plastic bin with hot water and she would hand them out. On 4/9/2025 at 11:10 AM, V9, CNA, stated that they brought the residents down to the other shower room to give them their showers. V9 stated that she would go and get warm water and wash cloths and pass them out to the residents who needed them in the morning. V9 stated that she used cold water to wash her hands. On 4/8/2025 at 3:40 PM, V1, Administrator, stated that she was unsure of the date as to when the hot water heater went out but did not think it was on 3/24/2025 when shown the work order. V1 stated that the pilot light kept going out of it and they thought they could replace the part but they ended up having to replace the whole thing and then they were sent the wrong water heater and that was why it took so long. V1 also stated that they thought about having a cooler with hot water and wash cloths in it to pass out to the residents but was told it was an infection control issue. On 4/9/2025, at 10:55 AM, V3, Maintenance Director, stated that around 3/24/25, was when the pilot light kept going out. He was having to light it every morning and it may have lasted a few days before having to re light it. V3 stated that they figured out they needed a whole new water heater. A new one was ordered, then they got it and realized it was propane and they needed the other one that was not. Maintenance work order, dated 3/24/2025, documented, South has no hot water. Electronic mail between V11, Director of Plant Operations, to V10, Purchasing Officer, dated 3/26/2025, V11 documented, We are indeed (sic) of a water to replace the current one that has a cracked tank . Electronic mail between V10, Purchasing Officer and V11, Director of Plant Operations, dated 3/27/2025, documented, (V11) we are quoting out and will keep you posted here. Electronic mail between V10, Purchasing Officer to V14, Regional Director of Operations, dated 3/28/2025, documented, (V14) can you please advise if this is approved: 74-gallon BT-80 75, 100 BTU Commercial Gas Water Heater (NG). Electronic mail between V14, Regional Director of Operations, and V10, Purchasing Officer, dated 3/31/2025, documented, Approved. Electronic mail between V10, Purchasing Officer and V12, Regional Maintenance Director, dated 3/31/2025 at 2:26 pm, documented, This has been ordered, looks like its back ordered, will keep an eye on the ETA, please let me know if would like us to make any changes: Arriving Thu, May 01- Tue, Jun 03. Electronic mail between V12, Regional Maintenance Director to V10, Purchasing Officer dated 3/31/2025 at 2:37 pm, documented, We'll need something prior to those dates. we currently have a shower room/laundry that has no hot water. Electronic mail between V10, Purchasing Officer to V12, Regional Maintenance Director and V11, Director of Plant Operations, dated 4/2/2025 at 7:40 AM, (V12 and V11) please confirm if this option will work for the facility. Electronic mail between V14, Regional Director of Operations to V10, Purchasing Officer, dated 4/2/2025 at 9:22 AM, documented, Approved. On 4/8/2025 at 1:45 PM, V3, Maintenance Director, stated that the new hot water heater is in, and they now have hot water for that hallway. The facility's room roster, dated 4/7/25, documented that there were 21 residents on the south wing which included R1, R2, R3, R7, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, R18, R19, R20, R21, R23, R24, R25, and R26. On 4/9/2025 at 3:25 PM, V1, Administrator, stated that EWSP, stands for emergency water supply process and since the facility did not lose water, they did not follow that process. V1 stated that she does not think the facility has a policy about when the hot water heater goes out. The facility's Emergency Operations Plan, undated, documented, The ESWP will vary from facility to facility, but with an ESWP will assist to ensure that patient and staff standard of care will be maintained during a water emergency.
Feb 2025 4 deficiencies 1 IJ
CRITICAL (J)

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Deficiency F0678 (Tag F0678)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

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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 interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent resident to resident abuse for 3 of 5 residents (R24, R36, ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent resident to resident abuse for 3 of 5 residents (R24, R36, R109) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 34. Findings Include: R20's Face Sheet, undated, documents R20 has the following diagnoses: Anxiety Disorder, Depression and Unspecified Dementia with Behavioral Disturbance. R20's Minimum Data Set, MDS, dated [DATE], documents R20 has severe cognitive impairment and displays verbal, physical, and other behaviors. R20's Care Plan, dated 3/29/23, documents R20 has a behavior problem of becoming physically aggressive towards others, becoming aggressive when anxious becoming verbally aggressive and has a mood problem. R20's Progress Note, dated 7/16/24 at 4:40 PM, documents the following: R20 grabbed another resident (R109) by the right arm, shirt area. No signs of injury noted. The State Agency and local PD (Police Department) notified. The facility's Preliminary Report, dated 7/16/24, documents the following: R20 grabbed R109's shirt in the right arm area. Staff intervened and the residents were separated. R20's Progress Note, dated 7/26/24 at 11:14 AM, documents the following: Based on the results of the investigation the facility has found evidence to support the allegation. The facility's Final Report, dated 7/23/24, documents the following: Facts determined: R20 grabbed R109's shirt. Staff was interviewed and stated R20 came up and grabbed R109's right arm, it appeared that he only grabbed her shirt, no red marks were observed on R109. Based on the results of the investigation the facility has found evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse. SSD will follow up with R20 and R109 for any psychosocial needs that arise. Care plans were reviewed and updated accordingly. Staff were in-serviced on the Abuse policy. R20's Progress Note, dated 9/16/24 at 10:00 AM, documents the following: IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) met to discuss the alleged physical altercation between R20 and another resident (R24). Root cause - a resident (R24) was sweeping the dining room floor and R20 came into the dining room. Intervention R20 asked to leave the dining room during clean up after meals. The facility's Final Report, dated 9/19/24, documents the following: R24 was interviewed and voiced he was sweeping in the dining hall and R20 tried to take his broom and then came up behind him and put his arms around his head/ear. R24 reported he had an abrasion to the right ear from R20 putting his arms around him. V9, Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, stated she came to the dining hall after being alerted of an alleged altercation between R20 and R24 and saw R20 with his hands and arms around R24's neck and face. V9 stated she separated the two residents and observed an abrasion to R24's right side of his face below his ear and provided first aid. Intervention: R24 enjoys sweeping and will sweep while staff are present. Staff will encourage R20 to leave the dining room during clean up. Care plans were reviewed and adjusted as needed. The facility's Final Report, dated 12/13/24, documents the following: V8, AD (Activity Director), stated she heard someone say stop and when she turned around, she saw spilled coffee and R24 put his arm up as if to block the coffee, then R20 hit R24 in the left forearm. V8 stated she separated the two residents. R24 stated he does not know why R20 did this, he did not do anything to R20. Intervention: R20 will be seen by psychiatry services on 12/24/24. Review and revise care plans accordingly. R20's Progress Note, dated 12/29/24 at 5:27 PM, documents the following: Writer observed resident (R20) ramming his wheelchair into the back of another resident's (R36) wheelchair in the dining area. R36 asked resident (R20) to stop, and resident (R20) became aggressive and grabbed her (R36) arm and attempted to yank/pull her arm away from her. Female resident (R36) began to scream in pain and yell at R20. At this time, writer came into the dining area and separated both residents. Writer assessed female resident (R36) and found no injuries. Offered analgesic, which she declined. Call placed to administrator to notify of incident. The facility's Final Report to the State Agency, dated 1/3/25, documents the following: V4, LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), stated R36 said to R20 Grandpa, don't bump my chair. R20 then grabbed R36's arm. R36 stated she didn't know why R20 did this, he was bumping into her wheelchair, so she asked him to stop, when she said that, he grabbed her upper left arm and then staff came to help and took R20 out of the dining room. No injuries noted. Intervention: R20 was redirected by staff from the dining room after displaying behaviors, review, and update care plan accordingly. On 2/6/25 at 12:31 PM V7, Social Services Director, (SSD), stated R20 has agitation due to his Dementia. V7 stated R2 becomes agitated when it is louder than he would like, when someone bumps into him or his wheelchair or when he feels like he is being yelled at. V7 stated in response, he will intentionally bump into the other person or grab them, trying to get them. V7 stated as an intervention she will try to talk with R20 or if he is having a rough day, try and find out why and R20 likes hot chocolate so they will offer that to him. The Abuse Prevention and Reporting Policy, dated 11/2016, documents the facility affirms the right of our residents to be free from abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property, deprivation of goods and services or mistreatment.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide surgical site care on 1 of 3 residents (R257), reviewed for quality of care in the sample of 34. Findings include: On ...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide surgical site care on 1 of 3 residents (R257), reviewed for quality of care in the sample of 34. Findings include: On 2/5/25 at 1:00 PM R257's left hip dressing, undated, was observed with the outer layer of the dressing torn away, exposing gray layer of dressing. R257's Face Sheet, undated, documents R257's medical diagnoses includes Orthopedic Aftercare, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Hypothyroidism, Congestive Heart Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease. R257's Care Plan, dated 1/24/25, documents R257 is at risk for skin impairment with interventions to monitor/document location, size and treatment of skin injury. Report abnormalities, failure to heal, signs/symptoms of infection, maceration etc. to MD (Medical Doctor). R257's admission Assessment, dated 1/24/25, documents R257 is cognitively intact, alert to person, place, time, and situation. Left trochanter (hip) Incision line well-approximated with 24 staples. No redness or drainage noted. Measures 18 cm in length. R257's Physician Order, dated 1/24/25, documents to schedule a follow up appointment with the Orthopedic Surgeon 2 weeks from surgery. R257's Hospital Discharge Plan, dated 1/24/25. documents discharge wound instructions: treatment: do not submerge incision in water. Do not apply ointments, creams, or lotions. R257's Wound Rounds Assessment History, dated 1/27/25, documents R257 has surgical site to left hip measuring 22 cm (centimeters) x 5 cm and unable to determine if infection is present. R257's Wound Rounds Assessment Details Report, dated 2/4/25, documents R257 has dressing to left hip surgical site with light amount of serosanguinous drainage present and unable to determine if signs of infection present, measuring 22 cm x 5 cm, unable to remove dressing at this time. R257's Nursing Note, dated 2/5/25 at 1:29 PM, documents the following Writer phoned (Orthopedic Surgeon) to inquire about when follow up appointment was scheduled for. It is scheduled for 02/06/2025 at 1400. Writer also inquired to the nursing staff re: dressing & drainage. Informed that dressing pad was almost completely saturated with exudate. Writer asked if MD would like for dressing to be changed before appointment or wait until tomorrow. Nurse stated that if dressing is leaking, staff may change the dressing before the appointment. On 02/05/25 at 1:00 PM R257 stated the facility has not done anything with her left hip dressing or surgical incision. On 2/5/25 at 11:10 AM V3, ADON (Assistant Director of Nurses) stated R257 has follow up appointment with the Orthopedic Surgeon on 2/6/25 at 2:00 PM On 2/5/25 at 11:34 AM V3, ADON stated R257's Orthopedic Doctor monitors R257's left hip surgical incision and bandage. On 2/5/25 at 1:32 PM V3, ADON stated she has not seen R257's left hip surgical incision and does not know what it looks like. When asked about physician orders for R257's left hip surgical incision, V3, ADON stated the facility has orders from R257's hospital discharge regarding the incision. V3, ADON stated it is normal standard practice not to remove a surgical dressing, when the resident has their follow up orthopedic appointment the dressing will be removed. On 2/5/25 at 1:58 PM V13, RN (Registered Nurse) at Orthopedic Doctor's Office stated the physician expects the facility to be checking the resident's surgical incision and site for any signs and symptoms of infection. V13 stated if a patient is discharged to a facility after surgery, the physician will have the facility check and take care of the patient's surgical wound and dressing. V13 stated R257's physician notes documents to have the surgical dressing remain clean, dry, and intact until follow up appointment and may reinforce and change as needed. V13 stated the facility should be checking R257's surgical dressing every shift, monitoring for any signs and symptoms of infection. V13 stated if R257's dressing is saturated and does not get changed, then the surgical site could get infected. V13, stated the facility contacted the physician's office on 2/5/25 reporting R257's dressing was saturated and soiled. V13 stated the facility was informed they can change R257's dressing due to it being saturated. V13 denied any other documented phone calls from the facility regarding R257's surgical incision and dressing. On 2/5/25 at 2:30 PM V3, ADON asked if she would be changing R257's left hip dressing and V3, ADON stated she would not be changing the hip dressing because it was not leaking. V3, ADON stated the physician's office stated the facility could change the dressing if it was saturated or leaking. On 2/5/25 at 1:28 PM V2, DON (Director of Nurses) stated when a resident is admitted to the facility following a surgery, she expects the resident to have orders documented regarding surgical incisions and care to be provided. The Facility's Skin Condition Assessment & Monitoring Non-Pressure Policy, revised 6/2018, document's purpose: to establish guidelines for assessing, monitoring and documenting the presence of non-pressure skin conditions and assuring interventions are implemented. Dressings which are applied to incisions shall include the date of the licensed who performed the procedure. Dressing will be checked daily for placement, cleanliness and signs and symptoms of infection. A licensed nurse shall observe condition of wound incision daily or with dressing changes as ordered. Observations such as drainage, dehiscence, redness, swelling or pain will be documented in the nurse's notes.
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Antibiotic Stewardship (Tag F0881)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to have a system in place to monitor and track, infections in the facility for 5 of 5 (R3, R8, R47, R30, and R22) residents reviewed for antib...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to have a system in place to monitor and track, infections in the facility for 5 of 5 (R3, R8, R47, R30, and R22) residents reviewed for antibiotic stewardship/ Infection control in a sample of 34. Findings include: 1. R3's Physician order sheet dated 8/19/2024 documents Fosfomycin Tromethamine Oral Packet 3 gram (GM). Give 3 gram by mouth one time only for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) for one day. R3's Medication Administration Sheets (MARS) dated 8/1/2024 - 8/31/2024 documents Fosfomycin Tromethamine Oral Packet 3 GM. Give 3 gram by mouth one time only for Urinary Tract Infection for one day. Date of administration 8/19/2024. Facility's infection control log dated 8/19/2024 documents Fosfomycin, Urinary Tract Infection. No organism documented. R3's Nursing Notes dated 8/19/2024 at 1:40PM documents daughter called requesting R3 be placed on an antibiotic for UTI. Nurse Practitioner, NP, notified and ordered Fosfomycin 3 GM by mouth times one. Daughter called back and made aware. 2. R8's Physician order sheet dated 12/20/2024 documents Amoxicillin Oral Capsule 500 MG (Amoxicillin). Give one capsule by mouth in the morning for cellulitis for 30 Days. R8's Physician order sheet dated 1/25/2025 documents Amoxicillin Oral Capsule 500 MG (Amoxicillin). Give one capsule by mouth one time a day for preventative cellulitis. R8's Medication Administration Sheets (MARS) dated 12/1/2024-12/31/2024 documents Amoxicillin Oral Capsule 500 MG. Give one capsule by mouth in the morning for cellulitis for 30 Days Start Date-12/21/2024 at 6:00AM. Dose administered 12/21/2024-12-31-2024. R8's Medication Administration Sheets (MARS) dated 1/1/2025-1/31/2025 documents Amoxicillin Oral Capsule 500 MG. Give one capsule by mouth in the morning for cellulitis for 30 days. Start Date-12/21/2024 at 6:00AM. Dose administered 1/1/2025-1/19/2025. Facility's Infection Control Log dated 12/20/2024 documents for R8: Ceftriaxone, Bacterial, Cellulitis. Facility's Infection Control Log dated 1/27/2025 documents for R8: Amoxicillin. Infection unknown. R8's Nurse's Notes dated 12/21/2024 at 8:53PM document continue on intravenous Ceftriaxone and by mouth Amoxicillin for cellulitis to left lower extremity with no adverse reactions noted. Fluids encouraged and taken well. PICC line in place to right upper arm with no signs or symptoms of infection noted. No redness, edema, or warmth noted to left lower extremity. Voices no complaints of pain. R8's Nurse's Notes dated 1/25/2025 at 2:15PM documents Call received from Nurse Practitioner, NP at Infectious Disease. R8 is to start Amoxicillin 500 MG daily. Antibiotic will have no stop date. This is a preventative medication to help prevent cellulitis from returning. NP gave OK to start medication in the AM. 3. R47's Physician Order Sheet dated 1/25/2025 documents Cephalexin (Keflex) capsule. Give 500 MG by mouth two times a day for UTI for 5 days. R47's Medication Administration Sheets dated 1/25/2025 Cephalexin (Keflex) capsule. Give 500 mg by mouth two times a day for UTI for 5 Days. Start Date-01/25/2025 at 4:00PM. Doses administered 1/25/2025-1/30/2025. R47's Nursing Note dated 1/25/2025 at 3:45PM documents Physician here in building. Aware of urinalysis being obtained but lab being unable to pick urine up until Monday. R47's urine is cloudy and has sediment. Orders received to start Keflex 500 MG by mouth twice daily for 5 days for possible UTI. First dose obtained from back up for R47. Facility Infection Control log dated 1/24/2025 documents for R47: Acyclovir, Bacterial, UTI. 4. R22's order sheet dated 1/2/2025 documents Levofloxacin Oral Tablet 500 MG (Levofloxacin). Give one tablet by mouth one time a day for Cellulitis until 01/12/2025 11:59PM. R22's Medication Administration Sheets dated 1/1/2025-1/31/2025 documents Levofloxacin Oral Tablet 500 MG(Levofloxacin). Give one tablet by mouth one time a day for Cellulitis until 1/12/202523:59-Start Date 1/02/2025 4:00PM. Doses administered 1/2/2025-1/12/2025. R22's Nursing Notes dated 1/2/2025 at 5:40AM documents R22 has redness, slight swelling to left lower extremity, warmth noted, pain noted. Physician notified. New orders given for antibiotic. Will continue to monitor. Facility infection control log dated 1/2/2025 documents for R22: levofloxacin, bacterial skin infection. 5. R30's Physician Order Sheets dated 11/22/2024 documents Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Oral Tablet 800-160 MG (Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim). Give one tablet by mouth every morning and at bedtime for prophylactic until 11/29/2024 11:59PM. R30's Medication Administration Sheets dated 11/1/2024-11/30/2024 documents Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Oral Tablet 800-160 MG (Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim) Give one tablet by mouth every morning and at bedtime for prophylactic until11/29/2024 at 11:59PM. Start Date 11/22/2024 at 8:00AM. Doses administered 11/22/2024-11/29/2024. R30's Nursing Notes dated 11/22/2024 at 12:45PM documents R30 returned via facility transport from OCI. New order received for Bactrim DS one tablet by mouth twice daily times seven days for prophylactic use. Soft care on left arm. May remove for hygiene. Complaints of pain to bilateral arms. Will continue to monitor. Facility infection control log dated 11/26/2024 documents for R30: Sulfamethoxazole. Bacterial cellulitis. On 2/6/2025 at 10:00AM V2, Director of Nursing, DON, stated We have a computer program that we track and trend with. If a resident comes into the facility on an antibiotic but no culture, we have to try to get it. Facility policy dated 2025 states The facility is dedicated to implementing an Antibiotic/Antimicrobial Stewardship program to reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics. This program help ensure that our residents get the right antibiotics at the right tie for the right duration and can improve individual patient outcomes prevent deaths from resistant infections, slow antibiotic resistance, decrease Clostridium difficile infections, and reduce healthcare costs.
Nov 2024 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 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

Deficiency F0760 (Tag F0760)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to administer anti-hypertensive/cardiac medications at safe intervals ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to administer anti-hypertensive/cardiac medications at safe intervals of time for 2 of 3 residents (R2, R3) reviewed for medications errors in the sample of 4. Findings include: 1-R2's Face Sheet documents R2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including cerebral infarction, stage 4 chronic kidney disease, congestive heart failure, and essential primary hypertension. R2's Physician Order dated 6/24/24 documents Carvedilol Oral Tablet, 25 milligram (mg) tablet, give one tablet by mouth two times daily for hypertension. R2's Medication Administration Audit Report for 11/4/24 documents R2 received 6:00 AM dose of Carvedilol at 11:32 AM and 4:00 PM dose at 3:52 PM. On 11/8/24 at 9:40 AM, V10, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated R2 did not get her medication until later in the day on 11/4/24 because she sleeps in late. V10 stated she did not communicate to the next nurse that it was given late. 2-R3's Face Sheet documents R3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including pulmonary heart disease, heart failure, and essential primary hypertension. R3's Physician Order dated 5/24/24 documents Carvedilol Oral Tablet, 25 mg tablet, give one tablet by mouth two times a day for hypertension. R3's Medication Administration Audit Report for 10/27/24 documents R3 received 6:00 AM dose of Carvedilol at 1:14 PM and 4:00 PM dose at 4:32 PM. On 11/8/24 at 9:40 AM, V10 stated she was unsure why R3's medication was given late on 10/27/24, but the Facility only has three nurse aids on morning shift and she often helps them out before passing medications. On 11/7/24 at 3:18 PM, V9, Medical Director, stated Carvedilol should not be given within three or four hours of each other, because it can cause hypotension (low blood pressure) and bradycardia (slow heart rate). On 11/8/24 at 8:50 AM, V2, Director of Nursing (DON), stated the Facility follows a Liberalized Medication Pass which allows nurses to pass morning medications between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM. The Facility's Liberalized Medication Administration Policy revised 4/2022 documents medications should be administered to residents in a safe manner, but in a way that correlates with their daily activities and natural schedules. The Facility's Medication Administration Policy revised 1/2015 documents medications must be administered in accordance with a physician's order, e.g. the right resident, right medication, right dosage, right route, and right time.
Jun 2024 2 deficiencies 1 IJ
CRITICAL (J) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Deficiency F0742 (Tag F0742)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review the facility failed to implement interventions, for R2 to prevent overdose of medication. ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review the facility failed to implement interventions, for R2 to prevent overdose of medication. Faculty was aware R2 had medications in her purse and previously had meds. R2 was being seen by a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner. R2 had shown a decrease in Mental status and the Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner, nor the Physician was notified. Based on interviews and record review the facility failed to accurately assess, monitor, implement and provide services, for R2's Mental and Psychosocial wellbeing, due to R2 recently sustaining physical abuse, and having major depressive disorder and anxiety. This resulted in R2 overdosing on Xanax and Tylenol. Then being admitted to hospital and subsequently expiring. The Immediate Jeopardy began on 04/18/2024 when R2 was admitted to facility, with known history of spousal abuse, depression, and anxiety. V1, (Administrator), was notified of Immediate Jeopardy on 06/06/2024 at 8:16am. The surveyor confirmed by observation, interview, and record review, that the Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 06/06/24, but noncompliance remains at Level Two, because additional time is needed to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the in-service training of staff. Findings include: R2 admit date to facility on 4/18/2024, with diagnoses of Parkinson's Disease, Encounter for Mental Health Services for Victim of Spousal or Partner abuse, Depression, unspecified, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Hospital discharge prior to admit to facility, dated 4/12/2024, documents, Chief Complaint R2 Reportedly being battered by her husband, states, she was struck in the head multiple times, she also fell and hit her right ribs. The patient presents after an altercation with her husband. He has been aggressive and has had history of abusing her physically in the past. She states that he became angry earlier today and threw several things at me. She was struck to the face, possibly with an ashtray. Patient sustained some lacerations and abrasions. R2's trauma informed care document, dated 4/22/2024 documents, physical assault-yes, how much are you bothered by the problem- extremely, comment section documents- husband has beaten her, [NAME] her neck with a case of soda and broke her leg with walker. R2's PHQ-9 assessment dated [DATE] documents, little interest, or pleasure in doing things-yes, 7-11 days, feeling down, depressed, or hopeless-yes, 12-14 days, trouble falling asleep-yes, 12-14 days, feeling tired-yes, 12-14 days, poor appetite-yes, 12-14 days, total score of 16 -moderately severe depression. R2's abuse/neglect screening dated 4/22/2024 documents, history of abuse-yes, diagnosis of depression-yes- total score of 3 indicating moderate risk. R2's behavior charting dated, 5/23/2024 documents, disruptive sounds, anxious, delusions, agitated hallucinations on dayshift and second shift. V11, Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner notes dated 5/14/2024 documents, Chief Complaint Psychiatric Evaluation, related to Depressive symptoms. R2 has a history of major Depressive Disorder and generalized Anxiety Disorder. Staff reports, R2 is anxious, restlessness, paranoid regarding her abusive husband finding her here. R2 denies feeling sad, depressed, or hopeless. R2 stated, her mood was alright. V11 (Nurse Practitioner), Progress Note dated 5/11/2024, documents, R2 has an order of protection against her husband. She is now discharged to skilled rehab facility. During exam patient is lying in bed, in no acute distress, Psych: cooperative, anxious during exam. R2's Progress Note dated 5/23/2024, at 9:02pm, documents, V6, (CNA), questioned R2 and R2 reported taking approximately 15 Alprazolam and 25 Tylenol. On 5/28/2024 at 2:05pm, V5, (LPN), stated, that on the evening of 5/23/2024, R2 had been yelling and hallucinating earlier in the evening and that V6, (CNA), came to her and said that she had found an empty bottle of prescription medication on R2's bed and that R2 stated, I should be gone by the end of the night. V5, (LPN), stated, the empty bottle was labeled Alprazolam with a fill date of 5/06/2024, and it said 60 tabs on it. V5 stated, that V6 also, found an empty bottle of Tylenol on the floor next to R2's bed. V5 stated, that both bottles were empty. V5 stated, that R2 stated, she had taken 15 tabs of the Alprazolam and 25 tabs of the Tylenol. V5 stated, that she was not aware, prior to this occurrence that R2 had any medications on her. V5 stated, that R2 did not have any signs of Depression. V5 stated, that V4 brought the medications into R2. V5 stated, that R2 did go several days without her Alprazolam, earlier in May, due to having difficulty getting a new a script. On 5/28/2024, at 2:35pm, V6, CNA stated, that a few days prior to this event, (5/23/2024), R2 had been Hallucinating and stated, that a black boy was stealing her stuff and she had dumped all her stuff from her purse on her lap. V6, CNA stated, that she reassured her that no one was stealing her stuff and that she saw prescription bottle of medication and Tylenol bottle in her lap and put these medications back into R2's purse. V6 stated, she did not tell anyone about the medications in R2's purse. V6 stated, that on the evening of 5/23/2024, R2 was yelling so much and so loud that other residents were complaining about R2's yelling. V6 stated, that R2 was making comments about wanting to be home with her husband and that she missed her family and that she didn't want to be here. V6 stated, that R2 was having hallucinations on 5/23/2024, that R2 was making comments, that people were beating her up. V6 stated, that she told V5 about it and V5 gave R2 her bedtime medications to calm her down. On 5/29/2024, at 9:00am, V3, (Social Service Director), stated, that R2 was her own decision maker, that R2 was completely with it when she first admitted to facility. V3 stated, that R2 was admitted after being in the Hospital for being beaten by her husband. V3 stated, R2 had an Order of Protection, against her husband and her husband was to not have any kind of communication with R2. V3 stated, on 5/02/2024 the Activity Aide delivered a letter, to R2 from her husband and R2 read the letter. V3 stated, that R2 started, to have Delusions and Hallucinations after receiving the letter from her husband. V3, SSD, stated, that R2 was feeling down and seemed sad, about not seeing her family/kids but, not to the extent of harming herself. V3 stated, that she did ask R2 if she felt like harming herself and R2 would say, NO. V3 stated, that Adult Protective Services, would call and check on R2. V3 stated, that R2 scored a 16 on her PHQ assessment and that is a Moderately Severe Depression score. V3 stated, that the facility does not provide any Psychosocial Programs, small groups, or any Counseling Services for any of the residents. V3 stated that they don't do anything different for the residents who score high or low. V3 stated, she believes that more services should be provided for residents with Psych needs and that she herself has requested more training on this. V3 stated, she was not aware of R2 having medications at her bedside, prior to R2's Hospitalization and that it was not safe for any resident to have medication at the bedside. V3, SSD, stated, after this situation, she went room to room and collected any medications/ointments that residents had in their rooms. V3 stated, that R2 is currently on a Ventilator at the Hospital. On 5/29/2024, at 11:50am, V3, SSD, stated, that the staff attempt to redirect and divert a resident if they are having behaviors, but they do not have any Psychosocial Programs available or any community counselling services available for the residents. V3 stated, she has been trying for the last year to get some kind of counseling services for the residents but, there have been issues with getting one. On 5/29/2024, at 1:15pm, V8, CNA, stated, that at the end of R2's stay, R2 cried a lot, said she missed her husband, that she stopped eating and was more incontinent of urine, that R2 stopped calling for help to the bathroom and just wet on herself instead. V8 stated, that R2 made comments, about her husband hitting her with a case of pop in the back of the head and that was why R2 had pain in her neck and back. V8 stated, that R2 did not make comments, about taking her life, she just cried a lot. V8 stated, she had not seen any medications in R2's room. On 5/29/2024, at 1:45pm, V9 CNA, stated, that in the beginning of R2 would talk about her husband a lot, and at the end of her stay she was angry a lot, that she threw her tray one time, because she was mad at the phone. On 5/29/2024, at 1:50pm, V10, CNA, stated, that R2 was one assist with cares when R2 was first admitted but, then R2 started getting more confused and was seeing people in her closet. V10 stated, that R2 became more fearful during her stay, saying she was afraid her husband was coming back to get her, that R2 even began asking for the light to be left on and wanted V10 to check the closet and make sure no one was in the closet. V10 stated, that R2 was afraid and tearful a lot, before she went to the hospital. V10 stated, that R2 was tearful and scared about things in her past. V10 stated, that R2 stopped going to the dining room, for meals and isolated herself in her room. V10 stated, R2 was very quiet, when she was first admitted but, towards the end of her stay, R2 became very scared, just seemed very afraid. V10 stated, she was not aware of R2 having any meds in her room. On 5/29/2024, at 3:00pm, V11, Nurse Practitioner, stated, that she expected Psych evaluation, for R2 and that would provide recommendations to the facility, for R2's Psych needs. V11 stated, that the last time she saw R2, she was very Anxious and tearful but, V11 was not aware that R2 had received a letter from her husband. V11 also, stated, she was not aware that R2 had missed, 7 consecutive doses of her Xanax in the month of May. V11 stated, that R2 would benefit from Psychosocial Therapy if that was available. V11, Nurse Practitioner, stated, that she did not feel that it was safe for R2 to have medications at the bedside, and V11 did not trust, R2 to take it appropriately. On 5/29/2024, at 3:25pm, V12, Medical Director, stated, that R2 was admitted to facility for Physical Therapy, and that if the facility had Psych services, R2 could have used some but, the facility does not have those services. V11, Nurse Practitioner, stated, that V4 should not have brought in the medication, for R2 because, R2 had Psych issues. On 5/30/2024 at 11:30am V16, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistance, (COTA), stated, that R2 was Paranoid, that she stated, one time, R2 thought this place was safe, that she had visitors come in over the weekend but, no one came in to see her over the weekend. V16 stated, R2's cognition had gotten worse during her stay, that in the beginning, R2 was good but, near the end she didn't want to do much. On 5/30/2024, at 1:30pm, V15, Psych Nurse Practitioner, stated, that R2 was struggling with Intermittent Depression and Anxiety, on V15's visit on 5/14/2024, R2 was in a decent mindset, that spousal abuse is absolutely considered trauma/PTSD, that her services are available 24-hours a day but, V15 did not receive any update on R2's behaviors. V15, stated that R2 having behaviors of crying, angry, scared, tearful, afraid, missing her family and hallucinating are all clues of worsening depression and someone should have been talking/seeing R2, that someone should have called V15, and she could have come to see R2 more frequently or medications could have been adjusted. V15 stated, that with R2 exhibiting those behaviors the facility should have been monitoring/tracking her behaviors and checking on her more frequently as in every 15-30 minutes. V15 stated, that she is not involved in the Care Plan Process, that she rarely makes recommendations to a facility for interventions. V15 stated, she was not aware of R2 received a letter from her husband on 5/02/2024, but it was her understanding that R2's husband was not to have any contact. V15 stated, that this could have been prevented, if facility had made V15 aware of R2's behaviors. V15 stated, that she has a Clinical Team that is available and even have specially trained, Trauma Counseling Services, available if needed. V15 stated, I can't do anything if I am not aware of anything. Based on resident's Care Plan, dated 04/2024, the facility noted the following: Administer medications and observe for adverse side effects, if noted, document and report to MD (medical doctor). Contact Social Services, prn, (as needed). Discuss with resident ways to utilize present coping skills to deal with situations that arise. Encourage and allow open expression of feelings and reinforce appropriate expression of feelings. Encourage frequent contact with family and friends, per resident's request/approval. Ensure ADL, (Activities of Daily Living), needs are met. Investigate the need for psychological support. Observe for signs and symptoms of depression, document, if noted, and report to improvise emotional support. Report, assess and record any changes in mood. Report to MD changes in mood. However, the facility failed to provide any of the above-mentioned interventions or cares for R2 as nothing was identified within residents Care Plan or within the Nursing Notes provided by the facility. The surveyor confirmed by observation, record review and interviews that the Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 6/06/2024, but noncompliance remains at level two, because additional time is needed to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the in-service training. The Immediate Jeopardy that began on 4/18/2024 was removed on 6/06/2024. When the facility took the following actions to remove the immediacy. Facility ensured all residents are safe and not at risk and Psychosocial needs are being met. Initiated on 5/24/2024 per V3. Evaluation of Risk for Suicide and Self Harm completed on the whole house by V3 on 6/4/2024. 3.) Trauma assessments completed by V3 on 6/6/2024. 4.) Assessment of Depression completed on the whole house by V3 6/6/2024. 5.) All trauma distress depression assessments are being completed on whole house to ensure appropriate services are in place on 6/6/2024 by V3 and V25. 6.) Directive has been posted at timeclock and Nurses' Station if any signs or symptoms of distress/depression to report to nurse. 7.) Staff educated if any signs or symptoms of depression/distress noted, facility will update Psychiatry for further orders. 8.) Staff education for signs and symptoms of depression completed on 5/24/2024 by V2. 9.) 6/6/2024 Staff education sheet posted by timeclock per V24. 10.) Residents that have exacerbation of depression, V2 and V3 followed up with Psychiatry for guidance, for 1:1, 15-minute checks or hospitalization. 11.) Reviewed behavior monitoring. 12.) All staff educated on monitoring behavior per standards of practice. 13.) Education completed on 5/24/2024 by V2 for medications at bedside and signs and symptoms of depression. 14.) 5/24/2024 rooms were swept for meds with resident consent and education to residents at that time by V1, V2 and V3. 15.) All residents on Psychoactive Medications are referred to Psychiatry upon admission by V2, this is ongoing. 16.) 6/5/2024 V26 has increased visits to every three weeks. 17.) Depression is assessed upon admission, quarterly, and with a significant change by V3. Residents that have exacerbation of depression, SS and DON followed up with Psychiatry and Medical Physician for guidance, for 1:1, 15-minute checks or hospitalization. 18.) Policy for suicide watch was reviewed and no changes necessary V27 6/6/2024. 19.) Behavior monitoring is documented per shift per CNA staff and reviewed by Interdisciplinary team daily in QA meeting which consist of nursing management, social services and administrator. 20.) All residents assessed to ensure resident based intervention care plan services are in place. 21.) Initiated and completed on 6/6/2024, reviewed all residents for individualized care plan interventions for behaviors - by V2, V3, V28 and V7. 22.) Education provided to staff on trauma/mental disorder. 23.) Initiated and completed on 6/6/2024 V1 with all staff educated prior to taking shift. 24.) Audits completed by V25 weekly. 25.) All charts audited for psychosocial assessment, trauma assessments, self-harm/suicide risk assessment and the patient healthcare assessment 6.6.2024 per V24 and V30 26.) Regional team V29 with complete weekly starting next week. 27.) QAPI meeting held to ensure compliance. 28.) Be reviewed and discussed daily in morning meeting with Interdisciplinary team. 29.) QAPI completed 6/6/2024 by V24 and V30 30.) For residents identified by the facility as requiring services for trauma/mental illness/depression facility will notify Psychiatry and Medical Physician for guidance for 1:1, 15-minute checks or hospitalization. Notifications will be made immediately by nursing or social services. This is ongoing.
SERIOUS (G) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Free from Abuse/Neglect (Tag F0600)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review the facility failed to implement interventions, for R2 to prevent overdose of medication. ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review the facility failed to implement interventions, for R2 to prevent overdose of medication. Faculty was aware R2 had medication previously and that she had medications in her purse. R2 was being seen by a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner. R2 had shown a decrease in Mental status and the Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner, nor the Physician was notified. This failure of not reporting or calling the Physician or Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner and R2 having meds in her purse, resulted in R2 overdosing, being sent to the Hospital and Expiring. R2 admit date to facility on 4/18/2024, with diagnoses of Parkinson's Disease, Encounter for Mental Health Services for Victim of Spousal or Partner abuse, Depression, unspecified, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. R2's Hospital discharge prior to admit to facility, dated 4/12/2024, documents, Chief Complaint R2 Reportedly being battered by her husband, states, she was struck in the head multiple times, she also fell and hit her right ribs. The patient presents after an altercation with her husband. He has been aggressive and has had history of abusing her physically in the past. She states that he became angry earlier today and threw several things at me. She was struck to the face, possibly with an ashtray. Patient sustained some lacerations and abrasions. R2's trauma informed care document, dated 4/22/2024 documents, physical assault-yes, how much are you bothered by the problem- extremely, comment section documents- husband has beaten her, broke her neck with a case of soda and broke her leg with walker. R2's PHQ-9 assessment dated [DATE] documents, little interest, or pleasure in doing things-yes, 7-11 days, feeling down, depressed, or hopeless-yes, 12-14 days, trouble falling asleep-yes, 12-14 days, feeling tired-yes, 12-14 days, poor appetite-yes, 12-14 days, total score of 16 -moderately severe depression. R2's abuse/neglect screening dated 4/22/2024 documents, history of abuse-yes, diagnosis of depression-yes- total score of 3 indicating moderate risk. R2's behavior charting dated, 5/23/2024 documents, disruptive sounds, anxious, delusions, agitated hallucinations on dayshift and second shift. R2's Nurses Notes documents, on 5/05/2024, at 9:52pm, R2 reported that V4, (her sister), brought her pills from local Pharmacy today and that they were in her drawer. V5, (Licensed Practical Nurse), explained that medications would be put in nurses' cart, because it is a liability to keep medications for others to access in room. R2 was upset that medications could not be kept in her room. R2's Medication Administration Record, (MAR), dated 5/2204 documents, Xanax 0.5mg, twice a day with dates of 5/04/2024 at hs, (nighttime), dose not given, 5/05/2024 am, dose not given, 5/05/2024 hs dose not given, 5/06/2024 am, dose not given, 5/06/2024 hs, dose not given, 5/07/2024 am dose not given, 5/07/2024 hs, dose not given. V11, Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner notes dated 5/14/2024 documents, Chief Complaint Psychiatric Evaluation, related to Depressive symptoms. R2 has a history of major Depressive Disorder and generalized Anxiety Disorder. Staff reports, R2 is anxious, restless, paranoid regarding her abusive husband finding her here. R2 denies feeling sad, depressed, or hopeless. R2 stated, her mood was alright. V11 (Nurse Practitioner), Progress Note dated 5/11/2024, documents, R2 was treated for UTI and now has an order of protection against her husband. She is now discharged to skilled rehab facility. During exam patient is lying in bed, in no acute distress, Psych: cooperative, anxious during exam. R2's Progress Note dated 5/23/2024, at 8:52pm documents, V6, CNA, (Certified Nursing Assistant), came to V5, (LPN), with an empty bottle of Alprazolam, (Xanax), 0.25mg tab. The bottle showed it was filled on 5/06/24 and that there were 60 tablets in the bottle. V6 questioned R2 upon finding bottle and R2 stated, I took the rest of my medication, so I should be gone by the end of the night. V6, (CNA), notified V7, (ADON), (Assistant Director of Nursing). R2's Progress Note dated 5/23/2024, at 9:02pm, documents, V6, (CNA), questioned R2 and R2 reported taking approximately 15 Alprazolam and 25 Tylenol. Call was placed to 911 at this time unknow who placed it. On 5/28/2024, at 1:35pm, V4, (R2's sister), stated, that she brought medications in to R2 around the first week of May, because R2 had called, V4 and asked her to bring the medication to her. V4 stated, that the facility did not have her medications. V4 stated, that she brought two bottles of medications into R2 and put them in R2's drawer. V4 stated, it was a bottle of Ropinirole and something else. V4 stated, she picked these medications up from the Pharmacy. V4 stated, that she did not tell anyone, that she brought in the medications, but that R2 had called her later and stated, that one of the nurses had found the medications in her drawer and took them away from her. On 5/28/2024 at 2:05pm, V5, (LPN), stated, that on the evening of 5/23/2024, R2 had been yelling and hallucinating earlier in the evening and that V6, (CNA), came to her and said that she had found an empty bottle of prescription medication on R2's bed and that R2 stated, I should be gone by the end of the night. V5, (LPN), stated, the empty bottle was labeled Alprazolam with a fill date of 5/06/2024, and it said 60 tabs on it. V5 stated, that V6 also, found an empty bottle of Tylenol on the floor next to R2's bed. V5 stated, that both bottles were empty. V5 stated, that R2 stated, she had taken 15 tabs of the Alprazolam and 25 tabs of the Tylenol. V5 stated, that she was not aware, prior to this occurrence that R2 had any medications on her. V5 stated, that R2 did not have any signs of Depression. V5 stated, that V4 brought the medications into R2. V5 stated, that R2 did go several days without her Alprazolam, earlier in May, due to having difficulty getting a new a script. On 5/28/2024, at 2:50pm, V5, LPN stated, that on 5/05/2024, V5 had found two bottles of medications in R2's drawer and that she took the medications to the med room and educated R2, on not having medications in her room or her purse. V5 stated, she searched R2's room and R2 did not have any other meds in the room at this time. V5 stated, that the two bottles of medications were R2's Ropinirole, (requip), and Fluoxetine, (Prozac), and the fill date for these medications were 5/05/2024. On 5/28/2024, at 2:35pm, V6, CNA stated, that a few days prior to this event, (5/23/2024), R2 had been Hallucinating and stated, that a black boy was stealing her stuff and she had dumped all her stuff from her purse on her lap. V6, CNA stated, that she reassured her that no one was stealing her stuff and that she saw prescription bottle of medication and Tylenol bottle in her lap and put these medications back into R2's purse. V6 stated, she did not tell anyone about the medications in R2's purse. V6 stated, that on the evening of 5/23/2024, R2 was yelling so much and so loud that other residents were complaining about R2's yelling. V6 stated, that R2 was making comments about wanting to be home with her husband and that she missed her family and that she didn't want to be here. V6 stated, R2 had sons but, she didn't talk to them. V6 stated, that R2 was having Hallucinations on 5/23/2024, that R2 was making comments, that people were beating her up. V6 stated, that she told V5 about it and V5 gave R2 her bedtime medications to calm her down. V6 stated, around 8:45pm-9pm, she went to do bed check and R2 was talking very calmly and stated, you should be glad, I took all my meds. V6 stated, she told R2 that she was glad, she took her meds from the Nurse. V6 stated, that R2 then said, no I took more, I took about 15 Xanax, (alprazolam), and 25 Tylenol. V6 stated, she looked in R2's purse for the Prescription bottles, she had seen a few days earlier and she found it empty. V6 stated, she then saw the Tylenol bottle on the floor, and it was empty. V6 stated, took the prescription bottle to V5. Then told V5, what R2 had said about taking the pills. On 5/29/2024, at 9:00am, V3, (Social Service Director), stated, that R2 was her own decision maker, that R2 was completely with it when she first admitted to facility. V3 stated, that R2 was admitted after being in the Hospital for being beaten by her husband. V3 stated, R2 had an Order of Protection, against her husband and her husband was to not have any kind of communication with R2. V3 stated, on 5/02/2024 the Activity Aide delivered a letter, to R2 from her husband and R2 read the letter. V3 stated, that R2 started, to have Delusions and Hallucinations after receiving the letter from her husband. V3, SSD, stated, that R2 was feeling down and seemed sad, about not seeing her family/kids but, not to the extent of harming herself. V3 stated, that she did ask R2 if she felt like harming herself and R2 would say, NO. V3 stated, that Adult Protective Services, would call and check on R2. V3 stated, that R2 scored a 16 on her PHQ assessment and that is a Moderately Severe Depression score. V3 stated, that the facility does not provide any Psychosocial Programs, small groups, or any Counseling Services for any of the residents. V3 stated that they don't do anything different for the residents who score high or low. V3 stated, she believes that more services should be provided for residents with Psych needs and that she herself has requested more training on this. V3 stated, she was not aware of R2 having medications at her bedside, prior to R2's Hospitalization and that it was not safe for any resident to have medication at the bedside. V3, SSD, stated, after this situation, she went room to room and collected any medications/ointments that residents had in their rooms. V3 stated, that R2 is currently on a Ventilator at the Hospital. On 5/29/2024, at 11:50am, V3, SSD, stated, that the staff attempt to redirect and divert a resident if they are having behaviors, but they do not have any Psychosocial Programs available or any community counselling services available for the residents. V3 stated, she has been trying for the last year to get some kind of counseling services for the residents but, there have been issues with getting one. On 5/29/2024, at 1:15pm, V8, CNA, stated, that at the end of R2's stay, R2 cried a lot, said she missed her husband, that she stopped eating and was more incontinent of urine, that R2 stopped calling for help to the bathroom and just wet on herself instead. V8 stated, that R2 made comments, about her husband hitting her with a case of pop in the back of the head and that was why R2 had pain in her neck and back. V8 stated, that R2 did not make comments, about taking her life, she just cried a lot. V8 stated, she had not seen any medications in R2's room. On 5/29/2024, at 1:45pm, V9 CNA, stated, that in the beginning of R2 would talk about her husband a lot, and at the end of her stay she was angry a lot, that she threw her tray one time, because she was mad at the phone. On 5/29/2024, at 1:50pm, V10, CNA, stated, that R2 was one assist with cares when R2 was first admitted but, then R2 started getting more confused and was seeing people in her closet. V10 stated, that R2 became more fearful during her stay, saying she was afraid her husband was coming back to get her, that R2 even began asking for the light to be left on and wanted V10 to check the closet and make sure no one was in the closet. V10 stated, that R2 was afraid and tearful a lot, before she went to the hospital. V10 stated, that R2 was tearful and scared about things in her past. V10 stated, that R2 stopped going to the dining room, for meals and isolated herself in her room. V10 stated, R2 was very quiet, when she was first admitted but, towards the end of her stay, R2 became very scared, just seemed very afraid. V10 stated, she was not aware of R2 having any meds in her room. On 5/29/2024, at 3:00pm, V11, Nurse Practitioner, stated, that she expected Psych evaluation, for R2 and that would provide recommendations to the facility, for R2's Psych needs. V11 stated, that the last time she saw R2, she was very Anxious and tearful but, V11 was not aware that R2 had received a letter from her husband. V11 also, stated, she was not aware that R2 had missed, 7 consecutive doses of her Xanax in the month of May. V11 stated, that R2 would benefit from Psychosocial Therapy if that was available. V11, Nurse Practitioner, stated, that she did not feel that it was safe for R2 to have medications at the bedside, and V11 did not trust, R2 to take it appropriately. On 5/29/2024, at 3:25pm, V12, Medical Director, stated, that R2 was admitted to facility for Physical Therapy, and that if the facility had Psych services, R2 could have used some but, the facility does not have those services. V11, Nurse Practitioner, stated, that V4 should not have brought in the medication, for R2 because, R2 had Psych issues. On 5/30/2024 at 11:30am V16, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistance, (COTA), stated, that R2 was Paranoid, that she stated, one time, R2 thought this place was safe, that she had visitors come in over the weekend but, no one came in to see her over the weekend. V16 stated, R2's cognition had gotten worse during her stay, that in the beginning, R2 was good but, near the end she didn't want to do much. On 5/30/2024, at 1:30pm, V15, Psych Nurse Practitioner, stated, that R2 was struggling with Intermittent Depression and Anxiety, on V15's visit on 5/14/2024, R2 was in a decent mindset, that spousal abuse is absolutely considered trauma/PTSD, that her services are available 24-hours a day but, V15 did not receive any update on R2's behaviors. V15, stated that R2 having behaviors of crying, angry, scared, tearful, afraid, missing her family and hallucinating are all clues of worsening depression and someone should have been talking/seeing R2, that someone should have called V15, and she could have come to see R2 more frequently or medications could have been adjusted. V15 stated, that with R2 exhibiting those behaviors the facility should have been monitoring/tracking her behaviors and checking on her more frequently as in every 15-30 minutes. V15 stated, that she is not involved in the Care Plan Process, that she rarely makes recommendations to a facility for interventions. V15 stated, she was not aware of R2 received a letter from her husband on 5/02/2024, but it was her understanding that R2's husband was not to have any contact. V15 stated, that this could have been prevented, if facility had made V15 aware of R2's behaviors. V15 stated, that she has a Clinical Team that is available and even have specially trained, Trauma Counseling Services, available if needed. V15 stated, I can't do anything if I am not aware of anything. On 5/30/2024, at 10:15am, V3, SSD, stated, that she was not aware of the incident on 5/05/2024, when a Nurse, removed medications from R2's room. V3 stated, that she was not aware that a staff member knew that R2 had prescription meds in her purse either. V3 stated, she would expect staff to remove the meds. V3 stated, that someone like her, with a history of abuse and depression, would be referred to Psych Nurse Practitioner. V3 stated, that Psych Nurse Practitioner, is the one who would decide if R2 needed any other services. V3 stated, that R2 had expressed, that she would like to transfer to a different facility and V3 was assisting with that. V3 stated, that she would have reached out to the Doctor, if she had known, of R2 having behaviors of crying, angry, scared, tearful, afraid, missing her family and hallucinating. On 5/30/2024, at 10:15am, V2, DON, stated, that she was not aware of R2 having meds in her room on 5/05/2024. V2, DON, stated, she doesn't know what she would have done if she knew about it. V2 stated, that she was not aware that a staff member knew, that R2 had prescription meds in her purse. V2 stated, she expected staff to remove the meds from her purse, if they knew that R2 had them or at the least notify someone of it. V2 stated, the facility does have an assessment, they can do, to let a resident have meds at the bedside, if they feel like the resident is safe to do so. V2 stated, they did not do an assessment for R2. V2 stated, she was not aware of R2 having behaviors of crying, angry, scared, tearful, afraid, missing her family and hallucinating. On 5/30/2024, at 10:25am, V1, Administrator, stated, that she was not aware of R2 having meds in her room, prior to the 5/23/2024 incident. V1 stated, that she was not aware of R2 having prescription meds in her purse. V1 stated, she would expect her staff to keep a better watch on R2, if she had known these things were going on. V1 Admin, stated, that they would have put interventions in place. V1 stated, that if she was aware of R2 having behaviors of crying, angry, scared, tearful, afraid, missing her family and hallucinating that the Doctor, would have been contacted and if it was bad enough, they would have sent R2 to the Hospital for an evaluation.
Apr 2024 1 deficiency
CONCERN (F) 📢 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

Deficiency F0727 (Tag F0727)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on interview and record review the Facility failed to provide a RN (Registered Nurse) 8 hours a day 7 days a week. This has the potential to affect all 59 residents of the facility. Findings in...

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Based on interview and record review the Facility failed to provide a RN (Registered Nurse) 8 hours a day 7 days a week. This has the potential to affect all 59 residents of the facility. Findings include: The Facility's Nursing Schedule, dated 3/30/24, documented there was no RN on duty 3/30/24. The Facility's Nursing Schedule, dated 3/31/24, documented there was no RN on duty 3/31/24. On 4/23/24 at 9:00 AM V2 DON (Director of Nursing) stated the facility does not have a RN on duty 7 days a week. V2 stated she did not have a RN on duty on Saturday, March 30, 2024, nor on Sunday, March 31, 2024. On 4/23/24 at 10:20 AM V1 Administrator stated the facility does not have a staffing policy and the facility staffs according to census needs. The Facility's Resident Census Report and the CMS 671 form, dated 4/22/24, documented that there were 59 residents in the facility.
Feb 2024 2 deficiencies 2 Harm
SERIOUS (G) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Notification of Changes (Tag F0580)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review the facility failed to notify family/Power of Attorney (POA) of a fall and fully discuss r...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review the facility failed to notify family/Power of Attorney (POA) of a fall and fully discuss residents declining medical condition with POA for POA to make decisions on resident's medical treatment options for one of three residents (R2) reviewed for notification in the sample of 8. This failure resulted in no discussion of possible Hospice treatment to address R2's overall decline in health and ongoing pain. Findings include: R2's Face Sheet, dated [DATE] documents admission date of [DATE] with diagnosis of end stage renal disease, malignant neoplasm of the kidney, peripheral vascular disease, acute and chronic respiratory failure. R2's Face Sheet documents R2 advance directives as CPR/ cardiopulmonary resuscitation. R2's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents that R2 is moderately cognitively impaired. R2's Hospital Record contain Power of Attorney (POA) document dated [DATE] naming V17, R2's family, as POA of health care. R2's Progress Note, dated [DATE] at 12:00 PM, written by V16, Registered Nurse/RN, documents R2 sustained a fall on [DATE] at 6:00 AM. The Note documented the incident occurred in the R2's room. The Note documented, R2 is alert and disoriented per usual baseline. The Note documented no changes in range of motion from normal baseline. The Note documented V10, Medical Director/R2's Physician, notified on [DATE] at 7:00 AM. On [DATE] at 10:00 AM, V16 stated she was present on [DATE] when R2 fell, and she did not notify the family. R2's Progress Note, dated [DATE] at 12:24 PM, written by V2, Director of Nursing, documents Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) met to discuss fall. The Note documents Care plan and interventions reviewed. The Progress Note documents probable root cause found to be R2 attempted transfer from bed unassisted and found sitting next to bed. The Note documented MD and POA notified. On [DATE] at 1:30 PM V2 stated on [DATE] at the time of the fall she had tried to call the daughter, but the daughter did not answer. V2 stated that R2's daughter was not notified of the fall on [DATE]. R2's Progress Note, dated [DATE] at 8:01 PM, written by V9, Nurse Practitioner, documented Called facility and spoke with nurse at 7:57 PM. Discussed CXR (chest Xray) results revealing moderate pleural effusion, nurse to notify POA and relay recommendation to send resident to hospital for evaluation. R2's Progress Note, dated [DATE] at 8:5PM documents ambulance here to transport R2 to emergency room (ER) for evaluation and treatment related to chest Xray results back with pleural effusion results. The Note documented R2 in agreeance to go. The Note documented call to V17 to inform of above and message left to call facility. R2's Progress Note, written by, V11, Podiatrist, dated [DATE], documents staff requests R2 be seen due to a very painful left foot. The Note documents R2 is to have vascular studies performed on her lower extremities and has wound care nurses taking care of the left foot, also painful are both feet. The Note documented R2 was seen for initial assessment at today's visit left dorsalis pedis nonpalpable, left posterior tibial nonpalpable, right dorsalis pedis nonpalpable, right posterior tibial nonpalpable. The Note documented R2's left foot was ice cold from the distal digits to the ankle, hair growth absent, bilaterally, cyanotic bilaterally. The entire hallux left foot was showing lines of demarcation for gangrenous changes. The note documented Discussed with nursing staff that patient is in the stages of dry gangrene of the lower extremities. The Note documented V11 requested a vascular consultation and staff replied that the order is already in. The Note documented that staff also stated that the wound care doctor was in yesterday and looked at her feet and didn't mention anything wrong with R2's feet. The Note documented The ABI's (ankle brachial index) ordered will confirm my diagnosis of vascular disease. R2's Physician's Progress Note, dated [DATE] from V10, R2's Physician/Medical Director, documents R2 has bilateral lower extremity swelling some discoloration of her toes in the right lower extremity. PVD (peripheral vascular disease) progressive worsening, R2 has significant pain in her lower extremity likely related to her PVD as well as due to her swelling, pain not controlled with her Norco 5/325mg dose increase to 10/325mg every 4 hours as needed. R2 has seen vascular surgery before refer R2 to vascular surgery for further evaluation however with her multiple comorbidities R2 will be high risk for any procedure. R2 and daughter not ready for hospice yet. R2's ABI results, dated [DATE], that documents pain to feet and toes, no pedal pulses present, right great toenail removed, heels mushy and toes are darkened. Findings are bilateral ABI's of 0.58 which lie within the claudication range. R2's Progress Note, dated [DATE] from V9 documents R2 has had continued progressive decline since admission both cognitively and physically. The Note documented evaluation of her feet reveal left great toe dark dry hard appears necrotic wound to left 2nd toes with ulcer draining edema. The Note documented right foot 2-4 toes dark, dry hard appear necrotic. The Note documented pitting edema recent ABI's show claudication. The Note documented R2 would benefit from referral to vascular surgery or referral to hospice to better control her pain. R2's Progress Note, dated [DATE] at 10:50 AM, from V16, Registered Nurse/RN, documents left great toe is mottled, black-necrotic, hard, cold, cannot find a cap refill. Right 2-4th toes are mottled, black-necrotic, hard, and cold. +3 pitting edema in BLE (bilateral lower extremities). V9 notified and aware. R2's Progress Note dated [DATE] at 9:15 AM documents R2 is constantly screaming out in pain, unable to obtain SPO2 level with Oxygen therapy at 4L/Liters per NC/nasal cannula. Resident uncooperative with taking meds, not wanting to open mouth to swallow meds. R2's Progress Note dated [DATE] at 8:30 AM documents R2 has been screaming out, Lord help me. PRN/as needed pain medication given. Attempted to reposition pt/patient to get her to calm, this didn't help. R2 having difficulty swallowing her meds. R2's Progress Note, dated [DATE] at 3:07 PM documents Received new orders from (V10) to have resident's vascular Dr/doctor, see resident regarding bilateral toes. The Note documented transport aware and to make appt. R2's Progress Note, dated [DATE] at 1:25 PM documents Patient has been yelling out all day. Pain meds were given and still yelling out in pain. NP (Nurse Practitioner) aware. Wound Dr. aware. R2's Wound Evaluation & Management Summary, dated [DATE] from V8, Wound Physician, documents Discussed in detail with household staff patient insignificant pain should see vascular or made hospice for aggressive pain management - nurse informed they are already trying to talk regarding Hospice. The Summary documented Recommend Vascular Consult due to claudication range ABI or patient be made hospice with aggressive pain control - for claudication- will defer to primary physician. On [DATE] at 10:00 AM, V16, Registered Nurse, stated that she took care of R2 and that her legs hurt her really bad. V16 stated that R2's toes were black and necrotic and that on [DATE] she notified V9 of the toes being black and necrotic. V16 stated she felt as if R2 should have been sent to the hospital sooner. V16 stated she had discussed with V9 R2 being sent out but that someone else had decided that R2 needed to be hospice and R2 didn't need to go out. V16 was unsure of who had made that decision. V16 stated she did not notify the family of anything because she was told family was aware already. On[DATE] at 10:42 AM, V5, Social Service Director, stated that she had spoken with V17 on multiple occasions but her discussions with the V17 were about money and R2's discharge plans and that she did not discuss any medical conditions with the V17. On [DATE] at 11:00 AM V9 stated she did not have a conversation with the family about R2's care and prognosis and expected the facility to do that. On [DATE] at 1:00 PM V10, R2's Primary Care Physician/Medical Director, stated he did not speak with the family about the condition of R2 that he expected the facility to do that. On [DATE] at 1:30 PM, V2, Director of Nursing and V3, Nurse Consultant, stated they have no documentation that the family was notified or any discussion with the family of R2's condition. V2 stated R2 was a full code but should have been on hospice. Facility provided change of condition policy dated 11/2018 documents that facility will consult with doctor and family for any changes in condition. Facility provided advance directive policy dated 8/2018 documents that resident representatives will be informed concerning the right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment, and at the resident options to formulate advanced directives.
SERIOUS (G) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review the facility failed to provide vascular consult timely for one of three residents (R2) rev...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review the facility failed to provide vascular consult timely for one of three residents (R2) reviewed for quality of care in the sample of 8. This failure resulted in R2 experiencing a decrease in circulation to R2's lower extremities, increased pain, and discomfort in R2's lower extremities and hospitalization for septic shock related to decreased circulation and gangrene. Findings include: R2's face sheet, dated [DATE] documents admission date of [DATE] with diagnosis of end stage renal disease, malignant neoplasm of the kidney, peripheral vascular disease, acute and chronic respiratory failure. R2's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE] documents that R2 is moderately cognitively impaired and is dependent for transfers. R2's admission Skin assessment dated [DATE] documents left great toenail missing with open wound present with no other skin issues noted to feet. On [DATE] at 10:00 AM, V7, Wound Nurse, stated that R2 was admitted on [DATE] after removal of right great toenail and R2's legs were very edematous but no other skin issues to feet upon admission. R2's Physician Initial Wound Evaluation & Management Summary, dated [DATE], from V8, Wound Physician, that documents left lower extremities foot cool, moderate edema, dark discoloration of toes. R2's right lower extremities foot cool, moderate edema, dark discoloration of toes, right great toenail bed dry. R2's pedal pulses left dorsalis pedis no palpable pulse or doppler signal detected, posterior tibial no palpable pulse or doppler signal detected. R2's pedal pulses right dorsalis pedis no palpable pulse or doppler signal detected, posterior tibial no palpable pulse or doppler signal detected, recommend vascular, end stage renal disease contributing. Complains of 8/10 pain in both feet/toes. Cool to touch. The Evaluation documents Recommend ABI (ankle brachial index- a diagnostic test used to determine severity of peripheral vascular disease) and vascular consult if considered appropriate by med (medical) director/primary. R2's [DATE] Physician's Order Sheet (POS), documents ABI (Ankle brachial index) to BLE (bilateral lower extremities) due to pain in feet/toes cool to touch, dated [DATE]. R2's Nursing Progress Note, written by V9, Nurse Practitioner, dated [DATE] documents that R2 was seen for evaluation after sustaining an unwitnessed fall this morning and no additional concerns at this time per nursing report. R2's Progress Note, written by V11, Podiatrist, dated [DATE] documents staff requests R2 be seen due to a very painful left foot. The Progress Note documented R2 is to have vascular studies performed on her lower extremities. The Progress Note documented R2 has wound care nurses taking care of the left foot, also painful are both feet. The Progress Note documented R2 also seen for initial assessment at today's visit left dorsalis pedis nonpalpable, left posterior tibial nonpalpable, right dorsalis pedis nonpalpable, right posterior tibial nonpalpable. The Progress Note documented the left foot is ice cold from the distal digits to the ankle, hair growth absent, bilaterally, cyanotic bilaterally. The Progress Note documented the entire hallux left foot is showing lines of demarcation for gangrenous changes. The Progress Note documented Discussed with nursing staff that the patient is in the stages of dry gangrene of the lower extremities. I requested a vascular consultation, and they replied that the order is already in. They also stated that the wound care doctor was in yesterday and looked at her feet and didn't mention anything wrong with (R2's) feet. The ABI's ordered will confirm my diagnosis of vascular disease. R2's Physician's Progress Note, dated [DATE] from V10, R2's Physician/Medical Director, documents R2 has bilateral lower extremity swelling some discoloration of her toes in the right lower extremity. PVD (peripheral vascular disease) progressive worsening, R2 has significant pain in her lower extremity likely related to her PVD as well as due to her swelling, pain not controlled with her Norco 5/325mg dose increase to 10/325mg every 4 hours as needed. R2 has seen vascular surgery before refer R2 to vascular surgery for further evaluation however with her multiple comorbidities R2 will be high risk for any procedure. R2 and daughter not ready for hospice yet. R2's ABI results, dated [DATE], documents pain to feet and toes, no pedal pulses present, right great toenail removed, heels mushy and toes are darkened. Findings are bilateral ABI's of 0.58 which lie within the claudication (symptom of PVD) range. R2's Progress Note, dated [DATE] from V9 documents R2 has had continued progressive decline since admission both cognitively and physically. The Note documented evaluation of her feet reveal left great toe dark dry hard appears necrotic wound to left 2nd toes with ulcer draining edema. The Note documented right foot 2-4 toes dark, dry hard appear necrotic. The Note documented pitting edema recent ABI's show claudication. The Note documented R2 would benefit from referral to vascular surgery or referral to hospice to better control her pain. R2's Progress Note, dated [DATE] at 10:50 AM, from V16, Registered Nurse/RN, documents Left Great toe is mottled, black-necrotic, hard, cold. Cannot find a cap refill. Right 2-4th toes are mottled, black-necrotic, hard, and cold. +3 pitting edema in BLE (bilateral lower extremities). V9 Notified and Aware. R2's Progress Note, dated [DATE] at 9:15 AM documents R2 is constantly screaming out in pain, unable to obtain SPO2 (oxygen saturation) level with Oxygen therapy at 4L per NC. Resident uncooperative with taking meds, not wanting to open mouth to swallow meds. No documentation that V10 or V9 were notified of R2's constant pain. R2's Progress Note dated [DATE] at 8:30 AM documents R2 has been screaming out, Lord help me. PRN pain medication given. Attempted to reposition pt to get her to calm, this didn't help. R2 having difficulty swallowing her meds. R2's Progress Note, dated [DATE] at 3:07pm documents Received new orders from (V10) to have resident's vascular Dr, see resident regarding bilateral toes. The Note documented transport aware and to make appt. R2's Progress Note, dated [DATE] at 1:25pm documents Patient has been yelling out all day. Pain meds were given and still yelling out in pain. NP (Nurse Practitioner) aware. Wound Dr. aware. R2's Wound Evaluation & Management Summary, dated [DATE] from V8, documents Discussed in detail with household staff patient insignificant pain should see vascular or made hospice for aggressive pain management - nurse informed they are already trying to talk regarding Hospice. The Summary documented Recommend Vascular Consult due to Claudication range ABI or Patient be made hospice with aggressive pain control - for claudication- will defer to primary physician. R2's January POS, documents referral to see vascular r/t (related to) bilateral toes dated [DATE]. R2's progress note dated [DATE] from V9 documents R2 is being seen today per nursing request due to uncontrolled pain, R2 is moaning and yelling out Lord please help me and please help me. R2 has had a continued decline since admission, recent bilateral ABI are in the claudication range. Pedal pulses are not palpated. Nursing reports that R2 is having increased difficulty swallowing pills. Full code status, and multiple comorbidities. Refer to vascular. Plan discussed with nursing staff and R2. R2's Progress Note, dated [DATE] at 4:00pm by V2, Director of Nursing/DON, documented a call received from local Emergency Room. The Note documented R2 was sent to ER from dialysis center and ER was requesting med list be faxed and emergency contact number given. R2's Progress Note, dated [DATE] at 4:26 pm by V5, Social Service Director, documents they were notified that R2 was transferred from dialysis to ER. R2's Hospital emergency room notes dated [DATE] at 1:48pm titled Ambulance service record documents R2 yelling and screaming with no palpable radial pulses, unable to obtain blood pressure. R2's Hospital Emergency physician notes dated [DATE] at 3:34pm documents R2 with bilateral feet with necrotic/gangrenes toes. Skin is sloughing from both legs. R2's Hospital Emergency Physician Notes dated [DATE] at 5:17 PM, documents R2 presents with septic shock and bilateral lower extremity gangrene, right lower extremity wet gangrene will require emergent above knee amputation for source control. The Note documents R2 has a documented history of peripheral arterial disease although there are not clear records of any sort or revascularization procedure being performed in the past. The Note documented R2 is clearly in moderate distress in extreme pain. The Note documented I discussed with family that her legs are no longer salvageable and there are not revascularization options for her at this time. She would need bilateral lower extremity amputations. She is quite sick and unstable at this time. R2's Hospital Emergency physician notes dated [DATE] document R2 expired at 5:50pm. Death certificate unavailable at this time. On [DATE] at 9:00 AM, V5 stated that R2 was sent to the hospital from dialysis on [DATE] and that R2 passed away at the hospital on [DATE]. On [DATE] at 9:45am V2 stated that R2 did not have a POA on file and they were unable to reach V17, R2's family, on several occasions. V2 stated that she had taken care or R2 on the morning of [DATE] and had done her dressing change and her legs were not gangrenous. V2 stated they processed the order of vascular doctor on [DATE]. V2 states they faxed vascular doctor's office on [DATE] but have not obtained an appointment prior to R2 going to the hospital on [DATE]. On [DATE] at 10:00, AM V7, Wound Nurse, stated that R2 was admitted on [DATE] after removal of right great toenail and legs were very edematous but no other skin issues to feet upon admission. V8 saw R2 on [DATE] and [DATE]. V7 stated that V11 had seen R2 on [DATE] and said R2 had gangrene but V8 didn't mention that R2 had gangrene. On [DATE] at 3:04 PM V8 stated that she saw R2 on [DATE] and R2 did not have palpable pedal pulses and V8 ordered ABI and a vascular consult. V8 stated R2 had dry gangrene due to poor blood flow from her PVD. V8 stated ESRD often results in PVD and there really is no medical treatment for it. On [DATE] at 8:25 PM V12, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), stated he took care of R2 a lot and that R2 had gotten worse during her stay. V12 stated that R2 used to talk and get out of bed even on non-dialysis days. V12 states R2 would complain about pain in her feet. V12 stated that R2 had blisters on her lower legs and the right leg was wrapped. V12 states R2 was in pain and would moan and groan with movement. V12 stated R2 did not get up on non-dialysis days because she was in too much pain. V12 states he had to help her eat because she wasn't eating and drinking. V12 states R2 was a full body lift for transfers to the wheelchair and that he transferred her to the wheelchair on [DATE] for dialysis around 9:45am that morning. V12 stated R2 would yell out in pain any time we moved her. V12 states on the morning of [DATE] R2 continued to moan/groan even after she was in the wheelchair and was waiting in the lobby for transport to dialysis. V12 states he had told nurse about her pain and the nurses could hear her moaning while in the lobby also. On [DATE] at 8:50 AM V14, CNA, stated that she took care of R2 frequently. V14 stated that over the last month R2 had declined and was very sleepy. V14 stated that R2 would holler/moan/groan out all the time. V14 stated that R2 would say her feet hurt. V14 stated she helped V2 with the dressing change to her lower leg on the morning of [DATE] and that R2's toes were black and cold. V14 states she was told that R2 had gangrene and was supposed to see a vascular doctor. V14 stated that R2 screamed when she put her socks on her on the morning of [DATE]. V14 stated R2 would moan/groan with any movement, that R2 would yell out during transfers with the full body lift to the wheelchair. V14 stated that R2 was hollering the lobby as she waited for transport to dialysis on the morning of [DATE]. V14 stated she would tell the nurses that R2 was in pain and the nurses would give her something. V14 stated that R2 was not eating and had to be fed now but was eating when she first came in. V14 stated the night shift nursing staff would tell her that R2 had yelled all night. On [DATE] at 9:15 AM V15, CNA, stated that R2 would scream out in pain a lot and that she was very tired, that she would have to wake her up to eat. V15 stated R2 used to talk to me but didn't talk much now. V15 stated she had not seen any family visit R2. V15 stated that R2 would say she hurt but not tell her where her pain was at. V15 stated that R2 would moan anytime you moved her. V15 stated nurses could hear her yelling out in pain. On [DATE] at 10:00 AM, V16, Registered Nurse, stated that she took care of R2 and that her legs hurt her really bad. V16 stated that R2's toes were black and necrotic and that on [DATE] she notified V9 of the toes being black and necrotic. V16 stated she felt as if R2 should have been sent to the hospital sooner. V16 stated she had discussed with V9 R2 being sent out but that someone else had decided that R2 needed to be hospice and R2 didn't need to go out. V16 was unsure of who had made that decision. V16 stated she did not notify the family of anything because she was told family was aware already. On [DATE] at 11:00 AM V9, stated that R2 was supposed to see a vascular doctor and that R2 was already established with a vascular doctor. V9 stated she expected the vascular consult to be done timelier. V9 stated she did not have a conversation with the family about R2's care and prognosis and expected the facility to do that. V9 stated she has no idea what the treatment would have been for R2 if she had been sent to vascular/hospital sooner. V9 stated that R2 had a lot of comorbidities and that she felt like R2 should have been on hospice but understood from the facility that R2's family did not want R2 on hospice and wanted her a full code. On [DATE] at 1:00 PM V10 stated that R2 was to see vascular doctor as soon as possible. V10 stated that facility should have gotten R2 into see vascular doctor sooner. V10 stated that R2 had a lot of co-morbidities, and that surgery probably would not have been likely and that he didn't think the outcome would have been any different for R2. V10 stated he did not speak with the family about the condition of R2 that he expected the facility to do that. On [DATE] at 1:30 PM V2 and V3 (Nurse Consultant) stated they have no documentation that the family was notified or any discussion with the family of R2's condition. V2 stated R2 was a full code but should have been on hospice. On [DATE] at 10:42 AM V5 stated that she had spoken with V17 on multiple occasions but her discussions with the V17 were about money and R2's discharge plans and that she did not discuss any medical conditions with the V17. Facility provided change of condition policy dated 11/2028 documents that facility will consult with doctor and family for any changes in condition.
Jan 2024 2 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Incontinence Care (Tag F0690)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide complete incontinent care for 1 of 4 residents (R1) reviewed for incontinent care in the sample of 35. Findings include...

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Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide complete incontinent care for 1 of 4 residents (R1) reviewed for incontinent care in the sample of 35. Findings include: 1. On 1/8/2024 at 9:21AM during incontinent care R1 was lying on her back in her bed. V6, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) entered room washed hands with soap and water. V6 then donned gloves. V6 then placed 3 washcloths under faucet of running water in the bathroom, V6 then wrung wash cloths out., V6 did not put any soap on the wash clothes. V6 then placed washcloths on a plastic bag on bedside table. V6 unfastened R1's adult brief. R1 incontinent of liquid stool as visualized in front of R1's adult brief. V6 took washcloth and cleansed R1's left groin, then right groin, folded washcloth separated labia and went down labia visible stool on washcloth. V6 then does again with visible stool still showing on washcloth. V6 did not use peri wash or dry R1. V6 then removed adult diaper and rolled R1 to left side. V6 then took washcloth and cleansed rectal area and folds and cleansed area a second time. V6 did not cleanse inner thighs or buttock. V6 did not dry R1. V6 stated she did not use soap or peri wash when providing incontinent care to R1. R1's care plan dated 12/1/2023 documents R1 has bowel incontinence. R1's care plan documents the following interventions: provide peri care after each incontinent episode. On 1/11/2024 at 8:2AM V12, CNA stated when providing incontinent care, it is important to completely clean and dry the resident. V12 stated we can use wipes, but if resident had diarrhea, we would use soap and water for cleansing. V12 stated it is expected that the resident be cleansed and dried after care. The facility policy incontinence care dated , revised 04/2021 documents to soap one cloth at a time to wash genitalia using a clean part of the cloth for each swipe, in the female, separate labia wash with strokes from top downward, (with gloved hand), each side separately with a clean cloth or clean area of the cloth. Keep labia separated with one hand wash the labia first then groin areas., rinse with remaining cloth using clean surfaces for all three surfaces(female). cleanse/rinse inner/upper thigh areas to remove urine moisture. Gently pat dry with a towel from anterior to posterior. The incontinence care policy documents remove/wipe any fecal material first with toilet tissue as necessary.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide hand hygiene per current standards of practice during incontinent care for 2 of 3 residents, (R1, R4) reviewed for infe...

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Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide hand hygiene per current standards of practice during incontinent care for 2 of 3 residents, (R1, R4) reviewed for infection control practices during urinary and bowel incontinent care in the sample of 35. FINDINGS INCLUDE: 1. On 01/10/24 at 1:12PM, V11, Certified Nurse Aide, (CNA), entered R4's room, R4 was lying in bed, prior to cleansing hands placed on clean gloves, rolled R4 to her right side while in bed, removed R4's soiled incontinent brief which revealed a large amount of soft stools. V11 then used cleansing wipes to clean perianal area, removed soiled gloves, applied clean gloves, and continued to cleanse R4's perianal area. During R4's cleansing of her perianal area, 4 glove changes was observed from removing of soiled gloves with soiled bowel on the gloves, then to applying clean gloves without hand sanitizer or hand washing applied. R4 was then positioned to her left side while in bed, was cleansed and R4 was then positioned on to her back to cleanse the front of R4's, perineum, removed soiled gloves, applied clean gloves and placed a clean incontinent brief. On 1/10/24 at 1:25PM, V11 stated, Yes I should have washed my hands between glove changing, but I didn't. On 1/11/24 at 8:50AM, V2, Director of Nursing, (DON), stated, she would expect the nursing staff to sanitizer or wash their hands between glove changing. The facility's policy and procedure, entitled, hand hygiene/Handwashing, dated 3/2023, documented, hand hygiene means cleaning your hands by using either handwashing with soap and water, antiseptic hand wash or antiseptic hand alcohol-based hand sanitizer including foam or gel. When to perform hand hygiene, before glove placement, after glove removal and after body fluids. 2. On 1/8/2024 at 9:21AM during incontinent care with R1 V6, CNA removed glove off of the right hand got another glove out of bathroom, and donned glove to right hand. V6 did not sanitize hand prior to donning glove. On 1/11/2024 at 8:2AM V12, CNA stated if gloves become soiled you need to change them and wash hands with soap and water prior to donning new gloves. The facility policy Infection Precaution guidelines dated 8/2023 documents under points to remember; handwashing (hand hygiene) is the single most important precaution to prevent the transmission of infection from one person to another. Wash hands with soap and water before and after each resident contact, and after contact with resident belongings and equipment. Alcohol-based hand rub may be used if hands are not visibly soiled.
Nov 2023 2 deficiencies 1 Harm
SERIOUS (G) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Deficiency F0697 (Tag F0697)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide a physician prescribed narcotic to relieve pai...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide a physician prescribed narcotic to relieve pain for 1 of 5 residents (R8) reviewed for pain in the sample of 8. This failure left R8 without moderate pain medication from 11/17/23 - 11/20/23 while in the facility for rehabilitation from a broken hip. Findings include: R8's admission Profile, print date of 11/21/23, documents R8 was admitted on [DATE] and discharged on 11/20/23 and had a diagnosis of Displaced Intertrochanteric Fracture of Right Femur. R8's Baseline Care plan, dated 11/17/23, documents that R8 does have pain related to a right hip fracture. R8's Physician Orders, dated November 2023, documents, Tylenol Extra Strength Oral Tablet 500 MG (milligram) (Acetaminophen) Give 2 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for Mild-Moderate pain. Start date of 11/17/23. R8's Physician Orders, dated November 2023, documents, HYDROcodone-Acetaminophen Oral Tablet 5-325 MG (Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen) Give 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for Moderate pain for 7 Days. Start date of 11/17/23. R3's Medication Administration Record (MAR), dated November 2023, documents that Tylenol 500 mg 2 tablets were given on 11/18/23 at 2:26 PM for a pain rating of 7, on 11/19/23 at 10:31 AM for a pain rating of 8 and on 11/20/23 at 2:06 AM a pain rating of 10. This MAR does not document any HYDROcodone-Acetaminophen Oral Tablet 5-325 MG for moderate pain was given. R3's Nurses Notes were reviewed on 11/21/23 at 9:20 AM and the nurses' notes fail to document any doctor notification that R3 did not have a written prescription for the Hydrocodone. R3's admission Assessment, dated 11/17/23 at 7:20 PM, documents, Pain: Resident had frequently pain in the past 5 days. Pain frequently interferes with day-to-day activities. Resident rates pain as: Resident rates pain severe over the last 5 days. R8's E-RX (prescription) New Prescription documents that V18 sent in a prescription for R8 of Norco 5 mg - 325 mg oral tablet with directions of 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed. This document is dated and timed 11/18/23 at 7:55 pm. On 11/22/23 at 11:42 AM, R8 stated, I was in horrible pain the whole time I was there. They were giving me Tylenol but that was it. I would say my pain was a 10 the whole time I was there. I couldn't sleep at all while I was there. The nurses kept telling me they were leaving messages for the doctor, but he didn't call back yet and that I would have to wait until Monday to see the doctor. At the hospital I was getting morphine and the Vicodin. I get there and they can't give me anything but Tylenol because they can't get the Vicodin. What was I going to do? I didn't want to throw a fit, but I was in pain. On 11/21/23 at 8:50 AM V6, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated, She (R8) came from the hospital without a script (prescription) for her narcotic. She had it ordered but they did not send a script. She had not seen our doctor so we couldn't get a script for her. We were trying to get the doctor to give and order for Vicodin. We were giving her Tylenol 500 mg for pain she did have an order for that. On 11/21/23 at 12:38 PM, V19, Registered Nurse (RN), stated, I took care of her (R8) over the weekend on night shift. She had told me that she was leaving in the morning, and she had all her stuff packed at the end of the bed. She said she was not getting her pain medication the way that she should, but she was leaving because she could do all that we were doing for her at home. I gave her the Tylenol that I had access to. The day shift told me she had a stronger pain medication, but it was not available yet and there is nothing I can do about that on the night shift. On 11/21/23 at 12:45 PM, V17, LPN , stated that she had spoke to her (R8) for a short period of time on the night shift of Friday. She had asked for some pain medication, so I brought her the Tylenol. She was ok with that. Her pain medication was not here yet. I let her know that I could not get the higher pain medication out of the cubix because it requires 2 nurses to sign out and we only have 1 nurse on night shift. On 11/21/23 at 3:37 PM, V11, LPN, stated, I admitted (R8). I put in all her orders. She got here about 5:30 PM on Friday (11/17/23). We have to have a written script (prescription) written and signed by a doctor for narcotics. She did not have one. The hospital knows this, and they are suppose to send one. I attempted to get a hold of (V18, Doctor). I couldn't get a hold of him. I did put in standing orders in for Tylenol 500 milligrams 2 tablets so at least she would have something for pain. I passed it on in report for the night shift that we still need a written script for her. I was then off and I didn't come back until today so I don't know what happened. On 11/21/23 at 3:42 PM, V12, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), stated, She (R8) had her light on often and she would say she was uncomfortable in her hip and that she wanted the nurse. On 11/22/23 at 9:37 AM, V14, CNA stated that, I did overhear her telling the nurse and someone she was talking to on the phone that she needed pain medication. On 11/22/23 at 2:19 PM, V3, MDS/ LPN, stated that the nurses were notifying her of R8 not having her narcotic. I reached out to the hospital and spoke with R8's hospital care coordinator and asked if they could get a prescription sent out for us. I was told they would check and call me back. I never heard from them, so I called V18 (Medical Director) and he had me send all of the information over to him and he was going to send in a electronic script to the pharmacy. Which he actually did. I am not sure when this happened and why the medication was not available to be given to her. On 11/22/23 at 2:33 PM, V2, Director of Nurses (DON), stated, If a resident comes without a script from the hospital, the nurses should notify the doctor and he will do what is necessary to get the needed medication. In this case, I think it was an error on the pharmacy side because the medication was never available to us even though (V18) had sent the script to pharmacy. The facility failed to provide a policy on receiving prescriptions for narcotics.
CONCERN (D) 📢 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

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to follow physician's orders for 3 of 3 residents (R1, R3...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to follow physician's orders for 3 of 3 residents (R1, R3, R8) reviewed for wound treatments in the sample of 8. Findings include: 1. R1's admission Profile, print date of 11/21/23, documents that R1 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of Atrial Fibrillation, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity. R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents that R1 is cognitively intact, requires substantial maximum assistance for hygiene, dressing and rolling in bed and supervision touch assistance for any type of mobility. R1's Physician Orders, dated November 2023, documents, skin prep to peri wound. Cleanse right lower back with wound wash. Pat dry. Apply calcium alginate with silver and covered with island gauze dressing. Notify MD (Medical Doctor) of s/s (sign and symptom) of deterioration. Change daily and PRN (as needed). D/C (discontinue) when resolved. Start date of 11/16/23. R1's Wound Evaluation & Management Summary, dated 11/15/23, documents that R1 has a non-pressure wound to her back. R1's Care Plan, dated 11/3/23, documents, Resident has an actual skin impairment of open lesion to lower back. Intervention: Treatment as ordered. R1's Treatment Administration Record (TAR), dated November 2023, documents, skin prep to peri wound Cleanse right lower back with wound wash. Pat dry. Apply calcium alginate with silver and covered with island gauze dressing. Notify MD of s/s of deterioration. Change daily and PRN. D/C when resolved every day shift -Start Date 11/16/2023 0600. This is marked as completed on 11/20/23 by staff with initial of LC12. On 11/21/23 at 1:18 PM, V10, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) was in assisting R1. V10 raised the back of R1's shirt to expose the lower back dressing. R1 had a dressing that was dated 11/19/23 with the initial of T printed on it. On 11/21/23 at 3:55 PM, V6 stated that the old dressing that was removed from R1's back was dated 11/19/23. 2. R3's admission Profile, print date of 11/21/23, documents that R3 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and Heart Failure. R3's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that R3 is cognitively intact. R3's November 2023 Physician Orders documents, Cleanse left lower leg with wound wash. Pat Dry. Apply calcium alginate and cover with bordered foam. Monitor and notify MD of s/s of deterioration. Every evening shift for wound care. Start date of 11/17/23. R3's TAR, dated November 2023, documents that the left lower leg dressing was changed on 11/20/23 by a nurse with initials of bc and on 11/19/23 with initials of TH. R3's Skin - Other Skin Condition Report, dated 11/15/23, documents that R3 has a abrasion / scratch on the left lower leg that measures 1.4 x 0.5. R3's Care Plan, dated 10/20/23, documents, Resident has an actual skin impairment of scratch to left outer ankle. Interventions: Treatment as ordered. On 11/21/23 at 10:55 AM, R3 was sitting in her room in her wheelchair. R3 pulls her left pant leg up and expose a dressing to the left lower leg that is dated 11/19/23 and initialed TH. 3. R8's MDS, print date of 11/21/23, documents R8 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnosis of Displaced Intertrochanteric Fracture of Right Femur. R8's Physician Orders, dated November 2023, documents, Change Mepilex non-AG dressing Q (every) 7 days x 2 weeks then d/c. every day shift every 7 day(s) for S/P (status post) Right hip fx (fracture) for 14 Days. Start date of 11/17/23. R8's Hospital Discharge Orders, dated 11/17/23, documents, Discharge Wound Care Instructions: Change Mepilex non - AG dressing in 7 days. Leave dressing on for an additional 7 days then remove. R3's admission Assessment, dated 11/17/23 at 7:20 PM, documents, Skin Integrity: Right trochanter (hip) Incision line is well-approximated. 5 cm (centimeter) in length with 7 staples. Right lateral leg-2 incision lines well-approximated. 1) 3 cm in length with 4 staples & 2) 2 cm in length with 4 staples. R3's TAR, dated November 2023, documents that R8's Mepilex non-AG dressing to the right hip was changed on 11/18/23 by V6 LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse). On 11/21/23 at 3:37 PM, V11, LPN, stated, I admitted (R8). I did assess her hip. I just pulled the dressing back so I could look at it and measure it because the dressing wasn't supposed to be changed for 7 days. On 11/21/23 at 8:50 AM, V6, LPN, stated, She R8) had three different small wounds on her hip that were all covered by the same larger dressing. I actually changed the dressing and she didn't want me to. She kept telling me that the hospital just changed it not to change it. Her order was for it to be changed every 7 days. I told her that I needed to see the wound so I would have a baseline of what it looked like. The dressing I removed was not dated. On 11/22/23 at 2:19 PM, V3, MDS/ LPN, stated that the nurses should follow the physician orders regarding wound care. The policy Skin Condition Assessment and Monitoring - Pressure and Non-Pressure, dated 11/23, documents, Dressings which are applied to pressure ulcers, skin tears, wounds, lesions or incisions shall include the date of the licensed nurse who performed the procedure. Dressings will be checked daily for placement, cleanliness, and signs and symptoms of infection. This policy does not address following doctor's orders.
Aug 2023 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 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

Deficiency F0698 (Tag F0698)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure timely transportation to a scheduled dialysis appointment th...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure timely transportation to a scheduled dialysis appointment that shortened a full session of treatment for 2 of 2 residents (R1, R2) reviewed for dialysis in the sample of 5. Findings include: 1. R2's admission Record, dated 7/31/23, documented medical diagnoses of End Stage Renal Disease and dependence on Renal Dialysis. R2's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented R2 has no impaired mental cognition. R2 requires two person assist with transfers, bed mobility, full mechanical lift for transfers, dressing, toilet use. R2 is incontinent of occasional bowel and frequent urine incontinence. R2's Care Plan, undated, documented, R2 receives Hemodialysis on Monday-Wednesday-Fridays with chair time at 11:45AM. On 7/31/23 at 1:30PM, V3, Transporter, stated on 7/26/23, she went to hospital to pick up R3, as she was told by V10, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), R3 was ready to be picked up by 7:00AM on 7/26/23 and needed to be returned. V3 informed V10 that she had to transport two residents (R1 and R2) to a scheduled Dialysis appointment. V3 stated she then left the facility at 9:09AM, to pick up this R3 from the hospital. V3 stated she returned to the nursing facility with R3 to drop off and then transported R1 and R2 to their Dialysis appointment. V3 stated R1 gets dropped off first as he is north of (local city) and R2 is dropped off last, as he is south of (local city) location. V3 stated because she left late, she knew she would not make it to R1's appointment on the north end of (local city) by 12:00PM appointment and transported R2 to his appointment that was scheduled at 11:45AM, which was past due his appointment. On 8/3/23 at 8:00AM, V13, Registered Nurse (RN) at Dialysis center, stated patients received for treatment are not documented when their arrival time is. V13 stated documentation begins when the patient is placed in their chair. V13 stated R2 was documented on 7/26/23 as being placed in his chair at 1:02 PM, his appointment was 11:45 AM. V13 stated, therefore, R2's Dialysis treatment was cut short, based on time delay and staff shortage. V13 stated the Dialysis center's hours of operation are from 3:30PM to 4:00PM. V13 stated that R2 began his Dialysis treatment time at 1:02PM and was terminated at 3:14PM. V13 stated R2's Dialysis time was cut off by 1 hour and 15 minutes. V13 stated R2 should have received 3 hours and 30 minutes but due to delay in arrival was cut short. R2's Treatment Detail Report, from Dialysis, dated 7/26/23, documented, R2's Dialysis treatment chair time started at 1:02PM, and terminated at 3:14PM on this day of 7/26/23. 2. R1's admission Record, dated 8/3/23, documented R1 has diagnoses of End Stage Renal Disease with dependence on Renal Dialysis. R1's MDS dated [DATE], documented, no impaired mental cognition. Requires one person assistance with care, eating is set-up only. No impairment with upper or lower extremities and able to ambulate without assistance. R1's Care Plan, undated, documented, R1 needs Hemodialysis on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays at (local Dialysis center). R1's, Treatment Detail Report, dated 7/26/23, documented R1's, Dialysis treatment chair time started at 12:40PM and terminated at 2:41PM. On 8/3/23 at 12:10PM, V14, RN at Dialysis center, stated R1's appointment is scheduled at 11:45 AM. V14 stated the Dialysis center does not document when a patient arrives to the facility, but only when treatment begins. V14 continues to state that R1 was placed in the Dialysis chair at 12:40PM and ended at 2:41PM. V14 stated R1 did not receive his full dialysis treatment of three hours and 30 minutes, due to late transportation arrival. On 8/3/23 at 2:40PM V1, Administrator stated, she (V3) should have taken the two Dialysis residents that were schedule on this day first to their scheduled appointments. The resident (R3) required for pickup but was not an emergency. V1 stated V3 should have transferred R1 and R2 first to their appointments, then picked up R3 up at the emergency department as R3 was not an emergency, only a transport back to the facility. V1 continue to state, that V10, Licensed Practical Nurse had reported to V3 on her arrival to facility at 8:46AM on 7/26/23 that R3 needed to be picked up from the emergency room and brought back to the facility, when V3 should have reported to Administration staff first, knowing R1 and R2 also had scheduled Dialysis appointments that morning. R3's Nurse's Note, dated 7/26/23, documented that R3 returned to the facility at 11:33AM. The facility's policy and procedures, entitled, Transportation for Residents,, dated 3/2023, documented, The facility will maintain a current list of transportation arrangements and services in order to promptly transfer residents.
Jun 2023 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 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

Menu Adequacy (Tag F0803)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to provide diet of mech soft, no added salt diet to one (R3) of three residents reviewed for mech soft diets. Findings include: R3's face she...

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Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to provide diet of mech soft, no added salt diet to one (R3) of three residents reviewed for mech soft diets. Findings include: R3's face sheet documents, R3 admitted to facility on 05/06/23 with diagnosis of DYSPHAGIA, ORAL PHASE, DYSPHAGIA, PHARYNGEAL PHASE UNSPECIFIED PROTEIN-CALORIE MALNUTION, PARKINSON'S DISEASE and END STAGE RENAL DISEASE. R3's Physician Order sheets, dated 6/23 documents, NAS, (No Added Salt), diet Mechanical Soft texture; thin consistency dated 05/23/23. On 06/06/23 at 9:00am R3 stated he had a turkey sandwich on 06/05/23 and an oatmeal cream pie he could not get open, so he just ate his sandwich. R3 stated his sandwich was slice of turkey on bread. On 06/08/23 at 8:30am R3 stated, the ham sandwich on 06/07/23 was a slice of meat, but he did not eat it because he does not like pork. R3 stated, he ate a bag of potato chips on 06/07/23 on his way to dialysis. On 06/08/23 at 8:20am, observed V7 (Speech Therapist) in room with R3 and bacon on R3's tray. On 06/06/23 at 9:00am, V7 (Speech Therapist) stated, bread is allowed on mech soft diets. V7 stated, R3 needs sips of liquid in between bites, to clear his palate of oral residue. V7 stated, R3 is a mild/moderate risk of aspirating. V7 stated, R3 is not fond of eating PBJ (peanut butter and jelly) sandwiches. On 06/07/23 at 3:00pm V11 (Certified Nursing Assistant Van Transporter) stated, she assisted R3 with eating a snack during the ride to dialysis and back on 06/07/23. V11 stated, R3 had a bag of potato chips V11 opened for R3 and that R3 ate the potato chips on the ride to dialysis. V11 stated, R3 had a lunch meat sandwich, potato chips, oatmeal crème pie and a fig bar in his lunch bag on 06/07/23. V11 stated, on 06/05/23 when V11 was bringing R3 back into the facility, R3 stated he didn't eat his oatmeal crème pie that day because he couldn't open the package. On 06/07/23 at 3:30pm, V4 (Dietary Manager) stated, R3 had a ham and cheese sandwich, apple juice, water, chips, and oatmeal crème pie sent with him on 06/07/23 for his lunch. V4 stated, potato chips are not on a mech soft diet nor are they on a no added salt diet. V4 stated, the potato chips should not have been sent with R3.V4 stated, the ham on the sandwich is also not part of a NAS diet. V4 stated, he is not aware if the ham on the sandwich was ground up or not, but it should have been. V4 stated, he was not aware of R3 not being able to open the oatmeal cream pie. On 06/08/23 at 9:00am, V12 (Speech Therapist) stated, she requested bacon on R3's tray but R3 refused to eat it. V12 stated, she is unaware if bacon is on R3's no added salt diet. On 06/08/23 at 9:15am, V4 stated, ST requested bacon for R3 this am. V4 stated, bacon is not part of a no added salt diet. V4 stated, R3 should have ground meat on his lunch meat sandwiches that are sent with him to Dialysis. On 06/08/23 at 10:15am, V5 (Dietician) stated, mech soft diets for R3 should have ground meat on sandwiches. V5 stated, bacon, ham, and potato chips are not included on the no added salt diet. V5 stated, whole slices of meat and potato chips are not appropriate for a mech soft diet. Clinical Nutrition document, dated 4/2017, documents definition of Dietary Mechanical Soft is General diet with ground/chopped meat and soft, cooked vegetables & soft fruits. Dietary spreadsheet provided by facility documents mech soft is to have substitution for potato chips.
May 2023 3 deficiencies 3 IJ (2 facility-wide)
CRITICAL (J) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Free from Abuse/Neglect (Tag F0600)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent the abuse of 2 of 8 residents reviewed for abuse in the sam...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent the abuse of 2 of 8 residents reviewed for abuse in the sample of 9. This failure resulted in R1 and R2 being abused by V2, Former Administrator. The Immediate Jeopardy began on 03/09/23 when R2 left the facility without staff knowledge to smoke a cigarette. R2 was grabbed by V2 and pulled back into the facility. V2 then placed R2 up against the wall as if R2 was being arrested. R2 was taken to his room in which V2 began verbally abusing R2. V1 Administrator was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on 05/02/2023 at 3:00 PM. The Surveyor confirmed by observation, interview, and record review that the Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 05/04/2023, but noncompliance remains at level two because additional time is needed to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of in-service training. Findings Include: 1. On 4/27/23 at 2:50 PM, V1, Director of Nurses (DON), stated she and V3, Minimum Data Set (MDS) Nurse, were standing at the nurse's station. V3 had just called V17, Regional Nurse Consultant, regarding an allegation of abuse with V2, Former Administrator and R2 that occurred on 3/9/23. V11, Activity Director, came to the nurse's station and stated yesterday (3/8/23) R1 was swinging his cane and V2 twisted the cane out of R1's hands. V1 stated she asked V11 why she did not report this on 3/8/23 and V11 stated because she didn't feel like it was abuse. V1 stated she notified V18, President of Operations of the allegations of abuse. On 4/27/23 at 1:56 PM, V11, Activity Director, stated the incident with R1 and V2, Former Administrator, occurred on 3/8/23. V11 stated R1's roommate came to her and told her R1 was throwing things. V11 went to R1's room, there were things all over the place, clothes, the bed side table was out in the middle of the floor, the nightstand had been moved and R1 was swinging his cane. V11 stated she asked R1 why he was swinging his cane, and he stated he was mad at the nurses, the aids, just mad at everyone. V11 stated R1 stated he was going to hit someone with the cane but never did, he just threatened to do it. V11 stated she went to V2 and requested he go and help her to get the cane away from R1 and to help R1 calm down. V11 stated she and V2 went into R1's room, V2 asked R1 what he was going to do with the cane? V2 then stated to R1, you're not going to hit anybody. V2 then asked for the cane and R1 stated no, you're not going to get the cane. V2 then walked up to R1 and took the cane away from R1. V2 was holding onto R1's cane on both ends and R1 was holding the cane in the center. V2 then twisted the cane out of R1's hand. V11 stated she felt it was excessive but didn't see that it did any harm to R1. V11 stated R1 didn't act like it hurt. V11 stated R1 then picked up his cup and threw it at V2, grazing his left arm. V11 stated V2 stepped forward towards R1 and stated, you can't act like this, hit people or throw things at people. V11 stated R1 was lying down flat on his bed and flinging his arms in the air and V2 walked over to R1 and stated, what's wrong with you. V11 stated V2 then took his hands and placed them on R1's hands on R1's chest. V11 stated she felt V2 was trying to calm R1 down and no harm was being done. V11 stated she did not report the incident that day because she didn't feel it was abuse. V11 stated when she heard about the abuse between R2 and V2, she felt like she needed to report it to the DON. V11 stated she did not approve of how V2 dealt with R1, twisting the cane, and putting his hands down on R1's hands. V11 stated V2 is [NAME] with R1 and V2's approaches were not the best. On 4/28/23 at 9:00 AM, V11, Activity Director, stated the day before the incident with V2 and R2, there was an incident with V2 and R1. V11 stated she did not report the incident with V2 and R1 because she didn't feel that it was abuse, she felt that it was inappropriate and excessive. On 4/28/23 at 2:10 PM, V1, DON, stated she assumed R1's abrasion occurred during the incident on 3/8/23 with V2. It was found during a skin assessment after the abuse allegation was reported on 3/9/23. R1 no longer resides in the facility. R1's Face Sheet, undated, documents R1 has a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Seizures, Altered Mental Status and Difficulty in Walking. R1's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R1 is cognitively intact. R1's Care Plan, dated 2/10/23, documents R1 has a behavior problem towards others and will throw things and swing his cane at staff when he gets upset and is at risk for abuse/neglect. R1's Care Plan Interventions include providing a safe and secure environment. R1's Progress Note, dated 3/9/2023 at 6:09 PM: At approximately 4:20 PM, staff reported an allegation of physical abuse. The alleged perpetrator immediately suspended pending the results of the investigation. Physician/Ombudsman/Local Police Department/Resident representative notified. Investigation initiated. R1's Skin Condition Report, dated 3/9/23, documents R1 has an abrasion/scratch to the right wrist measuring 2.3 centimeters (cm) x 1 cm and to monitor the area. The Abuse Investigation Final Report dated 3/16/23 by V18, President of Operations, documents on 3/9/23, an allegation of staff to resident physical abuse was reported. The alleged perpetrator was V2, Former Administrator. V11, Activity Director, was asked about an occurrence between V2 and R1. V11 stated R1's roommate asked for assistance with R1. V11 responded and noted R1 waving his cane around. V11 stated she attempted to calm R1 and asked him for the cane. V11 stated she asked V2 for help and he responded. V11 stated V2 asked R1 for the cane and R1 refused. V11 stated R1 had one hand on the middle of the cane swinging it. V11 stated V2 then twisted the cane, releasing the cane from R1's grasp. V11 stated R1 and V2 then had a conversation and R1 calmed down and apologized for his behavior. R1 was interviewed and stated he doesn't want to be at the facility anymore. R1 was asked if there was an occurrence with V2, and R1 stated he was trying to hit them with a cane because they aren't medical doctors and shouldn't be messing with the sores on his feet. In a subsequent interview, R1 stated the bald guy did take his cane, but he got it back and the bald guy did get hit with the cane. V2, was asked if there was an occurrence between him and R1 regarding R1's cane. V2 stated R1 was attempting to sling his cane towards V11. V2 stated he sat down to talk with R1 and R1 was swinging his cane around. V2 stated he caught the cane and took it from R1. V2 denied twisting the cane to remove it from R1. V2 was again interviewed and asked if he twisted the cane from R1's hands. V2 stated he pulled the cane. V2 stated R1 had the cane with his right hand swinging it. V2 stated he grabbed the top and bottom of the cane and pulled it up because the weak spot is between the index finger and thumb. Conclusion and action taken: V2 utilized previous behavior management training (CPI) to remove the cane from R1's possession. V2 is no longer employed at the facility. The Abuse Allegation Interview with R1 by V13, Regional Nurse Consultant, dated 3/10/23, documents R1 stated he didn't hurt anyone with the cane, it ended with his shoulder getting sprained and it was with the guy that runs this place. 2. On 4/26/23 at 10:24 PM, V9, Office Manager, stated R2 was going out the south door and V2, Former Administrator went after him. R2 made it to the sidewalk at the south door. The door alarm was sounding. V2 was telling R2 that he needed to come back inside and R2 was refusing. R2 was yelling, cussing, this place is f****** ridiculous, I will hit you with my wheelchair. R2 was stating this to V2. V2 then wrapped his left arm into R2's right arm. V9, stated V5, Agency LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated to V2, what are you doing. V9 stated V2 did not respond to V5 and kept going, trying to get R2 inside. V2 was walking R2 back inside through the south door, as R2 was walking towards the doorway, he put his left arm on the building to keep from going back inside. When R2 and V2 got back inside the building, they were in the hallway near the south hall door, V2 put R2 against the wall for approximately a minute. As V2 was holding R2 against the wall, R2's face was sideways touching the wall and V2 had his hands on R2's back. R2 was able to move his arms, his hands, and head. V2 let R2 go because R2 wasn't yelling anymore and had calmed down. V9 stated R2 and V2 kept going back and forth talking about getting R2 to another facility that allows smoking. V9 stated V2 then went back to his office and R2 was sitting at the south door in his four-wheel Rollator Walker. On 4/26/23 at 11:12 AM, V10, Assistant Director of Nurses (ADON) stated on 3/9/23, she was in her office, heard the south door alarm going off, she looked down the hallway and saw a bunch of people at the south door. V10 stated she saw R2 and V2 coming in the door with their arms hooked together. V2 had a stern facial expression when he came through the door and started to walk closer to R2. As V2 and R2 made it through the door, they were saying something to each other, but she couldn't hear what was being said, they were both talking angrily. V10 stated she saw R2 against the wall but couldn't see if V2 was physically holding him, there were too many people standing in the way. V10 stated R2's face was against the wall. V10 stated V2 started walking towards his office and one of the CNAs got R2 situated and put him back in his Rollator [NAME] and began walking towards R2's room. V10 stated it wasn't right how V2 handled the situation. V10 stated that she and V3, MDS Nurse, called V13, Regional Nurse Consultant and V18, President of Operations and told them of the alleged abuse with V2. V10 stated she went to check on R2 and he was okay but mad, R2 was yelling at the CNA's (Certified Nurse Assistant) about the situation. V2 was in his office with his door shut. On 4/26/23 at 1:49 PM, V16, CNA, stated on 3/9/23 the door alarm was sounding. Upon entering the south hall, V2, Former Administrator, was observed pulling/tugging R2 through the door. R2 had his left hand on the bricks outside of the south door. V2 was taking R2 in the door and V2 was trying to get R2's hands off the bricks. Once inside, V2 yanked R2's left arm and twisted his (R2) arm around R2's back, putting R2's face and body against the wall. V16 stated R2 couldn't move at all and R2 stated to V2 to keep your hands off of me. V2 then pushed R2 to his room. V16, went to check on R2 approximately 15 minutes later and V2 was in R2's room and they were nose to nose V16 stated R2 stated to V2 if he touched him again, he was going to grab something and hit him on the side of the head. R2 was mad. V16 stated she told V2 he needed to go and told R2 he needed to calm down. V16 stated V2 walked out of R2's room and later told V16, thanks for stepping in. V16 stated V2 was still in the building for an hour and a half after the incident. V16 stated the incident happened around 4:00 PM and management was still in the facility, and no one intervened except V16. V16 stated R2 had a red mark on his right middle forearm. V16 stated R2 was crying and stated to her that he was embarrassed, and his pride was hurt. On 4/26/23 at 4:14 PM, V11, Activity Director, stated she heard the door alarm go off and saw a bunch of CNAs down at the south hall door and V2, was running down the hall. V11 states R2 would go outside with the alarm sounding, stating he wanted to go out and smoke. V11 stated R2 was not allowed to go out and smoke because it's a smoke free facility, but R2 was alert and oriented, after the incident R2 was allowed to go outside to the sidewalk, after he signed a paper to go outside and would smoke. On 4/26/23 at 4:38 PM, V8, CNA, stated she observed V2, grab R2's arm and R2 was holding onto the building and V2 was pulling R2 by the arm, V2 then grabbed R2's arms forcefully and pushed R2 up against the wall. R2 and V2 were yelling at each other in the hallway. V8 stated V2 then went to his office shut the door and then left the building. V8 stated V2 should not have gone out and grabbed R2. After the incident R2 showed her his arms and he had scratches on his arms. On 4/27/23 at 3:02 PM, V3, MDS Nurse, stated the door alarm went off, V3 turned down the hall and V2, had his arms locked with R2, coming back towards the building. R2 put his hand and wrists against the bricks wall by the south hall door and V2 was forcefully pulling R2's arm off the brick wall, it wasn't gentle. V2 did not ask R2 to take his arm off the brick wall. V2 and R2 came to the door and V2 took R2 and placed him up against the hallway next to the door while V2's arms were still locked with R2's arm. V2 then took his arm out of R2's arm. V3 stated she could see in V2's face, it was like a realization of handling the situation inappropriately. V3 stated she then notified V1, DON. V3, stated she was instructed by V13, Regional Nurse Consultant and V18, that V2 needed to leave the facility right now. V3 stated V2 stated he was calling V18 as she followed V2 to the door. On 4/27/23 at 3:33 PM, V3, MDS Nurse, stated things happened so quickly that they didn't have time to separate V2 and R2. V3 stated she was not aware that V2 had escorted R2 to his room. On 4/27/23 at 3:35 PM, V2, DON, stated that V2 had only been at the facility for about two weeks and had an authoritative demeanor, like he was an in-charge kind of person. He acted like military in general. In meetings he would say this is how it's going to be. V1 stated she was not aware and did not witness the incident with V2 and R2 until V3, MDS Nurse, reported it to her. On 4/27/23 at 4:25 PM, V20, CNA/Transportation Coordinator, stated the door alarm was going off and V2 was man handling R2 back into the door. V2 had both hands on R2 forcing R2 back in the building, he was using his body to shove R2 back in the building. V2 then put R2 up against the wall, face first with his arms wrapped around R2's arms so R2 couldn't move and R2's arm was twisted behind his back. V20 stated R2 kept repeating to V2 there's nothing to talk about. V2 was talking very harsh to R2. V20 stated she was in shock that (V2) could do this. On 4/28/23 at 9 AM, V3, MDS Nurse, stated she looked outside of her window in her office when she heard the door alarm sounding and saw V2, locked with R2. Once V2 and R2 were inside, V2 had R2 against the wall. V2 separated himself from R2 and walked down the hall. She thought V2 was walking to his office. V3 stated the whole incident occurred within 2-5 minutes and she is not sure how long it was between the incident with R2 occurred and when V2 exited the facility. V3 stated she did not see V2 go all the way to his office after the incident with R2. On 4/28/23 at 9 AM, V1, DON, stated V3, MDS Nurse, reported the incident with V2 and R2 to her (V1). She and V3 called V13, and V18, but V18 did not answer at first. V1 stated V18 called V3 and instructed her to walk V2 out. V1 is unsure of how long V2 was in the building between when the incident with R2 occurred and V2 actually left the building. V1 stated V16, CNA, had to separate R2 and V2. V1 stated R2 discharged to a sister facility. V1 stated R2 did not have any family and was homeless, R2 wanted to smoke and was angry that V2 was making him come back into the building. V1 stated R2 had his own cigarettes and tried to go smoke. V1 stated they tried to take R2's cigarettes but he hid them. V1 stated after a couple of weeks of R2 being in the facility, they got to know him and because of his cognition, it was determined that he was safe to sign himself out, and would walk to the tree, the same place where the incident with V2 started. V1 stated prior to the incident with V2 and R2, R2 didn't get far enough to smoke. R2 would stand at the door and yell for someone to let him out so he could go and smoke. R2 was allowed to go to the sidewalk off the property to smoke after the incident with V2. On 4/28/23 at 10:05 AM, V18, President of Operations, stated she completed the majority of the investigation involving R2 and V2, and R1 and V2. V18 stated she was notified the evening of 3/9/23 of the allegation between R2 and V2. V18 stated they don't substantiate or unsubstantiate allegations of abuse, they just list the facts at the conclusion of the investigation. V18 stated V2 was terminated because he didn't meet the expectations on how situations should be handled. V18 stated V2 had abuse training upon hire. V18 stated she would expect staff to report instances of abuse and ensure that the resident is safe and separate them. V18 stated if abuse involves staff, they are asked to leave the building or get out of the immediate area, and she would expect staff to have stayed with V2 until he left the building. V18 stated the incident between R1 and V2, it was her understanding that R1 was swinging his cane and V11, Activity Director, asked for assistance from V2 and V2 went with V11 to R1's room to help. R2's Face Sheet, documents R2 has a diagnosis of Atherosclerotic Heart Disease, Hypertension and Homelessness. R2's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R2 is cognitively intact. R2's Care Plan, dated 2/28/23, documents R2 is at risk for abuse/neglect with an intervention to provide a safe and secure environment. R2's Progress Notes, document the following: On 3/9/2023 at 6:06 PM, at approximately 4:20 PM, staff reported an allegation of physical abuse. The alleged perpetrator immediately suspended pending the results of the investigation. Physician/Ombudsman/Local Police Department notified. Investigation initiated. On 3/9/2023 at 9:32 PM, Follow up assessment completed for alleged abuse. Resident is alert and oriented. R2 appears to have a sad, worried facial expression. R2 stated my pride is hurt worse than my arm. New injury noted on assessment. Abrasion to left forearm measurers 12.2 cm X 2.5 cm. Redness, inflammation noted at site. No bruising noted. No swelling noted. R2's Skin Condition Report, dated 3/9/23, documents R2 has an abrasion/scratch the left forearm measuring 12.2cm x 2.5cm. The Abuse Investigation Final Report dated 3/16/23 by V18, President of Operations, documents on 3/9/23 an allegation of staff to resident physical abuse was reported. The alleged perpetrator was V2, Former Administrator. R2 was assessed for physical and psychosocial distress. R2 was noted to have minor discoloration to his forearms. V3, MDS Nurse, was interviewed and stated she stepped out of her office, located on the south hall because she heard the south hall door alarming, and she observed V2 escorting R2 back into the facility. V3 stated V2 and R2 were locked at the elbows with V2 walking slightly in front of R2. V3 stated V5, Agency LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), was behind V2 and R2. V3 stated that V2 appeared to be pulling R2. V3 stated once R2 and V2 were inside the door, R2 was against the wall and R2 and V2 were still locked at the elbows. V3 stated V2 then stepped away from R2. V3 stated she immediately reported the incident. R2 was interviewed and stated he wanted to go out to smoke, he understands the facility is a non-smoking facility, but stated he could walk around the block or off the property to smoke. R2 stated he went out the south hall door and grabbed his cigarette to smoke and V2 came out to bring him back in the building R2 stated V2 grabbed both of his arms to bring him back in the building. R2 stated both were talking loudly to each other. In a subsequent interview, R2 denied being resistive with staff but he was pulling in the opposite direction of V2. R2 denied being up against the wall when he returned to the building. V2 was interviewed and stated R2 had been having behaviors most of the day on 3/9/23. V2 stated R2 was cursing and exit seeking to go outside to smoke. V2 stated R2 walked out of the south hall door, and he escorted R2 back into the facility. V2 stated R2 was resistive as he attempted to get him back in the facility. V2 denied placing R2 against the wall upon re-entering the facility. Conclusion and action taken: R2 was exhibiting exit seeking behaviors related to wanting to smoke. R2 exited the facility out the south hall door to smoke. V2 and other staff members responded to return R2 to the facility. V2 utilized previous behavior management training (CPI) to assist R2 to return to the facility. V2 is no longer employed at the facility. The facility abuse investigation documents the following: Interview with V5, Agency LPN on 3/14/23 at 12:54 PM, with V13, Regional Nurse Consultant, V5 stated she was out back of the facility on break, V3, MDS Nurse, asked her (V5) to go around to the south hall exit door, a resident was attempting to leave. V5 stated when she rounded the facility, R2 was facing the road with his walker and V2 was behind him telling him to come inside, we're not going to do this. V5 stated she approached R2, and he turned towards V2, V2 then grabbed R2's right arm and started pulling him towards the door. V5 stated V16, CNA, V7, CNA and V9, Office Manager, was there V5 stated she said oh no we can't to R2. V5 stated R2 had one hand on the walker and let go of the walker. V5 stated she placed the walker behind R2 because it had a seat on it. V5 stated R2 and V2 got to the threshold of the door and R2 grabbed the brick wall and before she could make contact with R2's hand, R2 pulled his hand off the brick wall rubbing his hand/forearm on the bricks. V5 stated once they were inside, she placed the walker beside R2 as R2 was against the wall on his front side, V2 had R2's right arm with his right arm and V2's left arm was across R2's shoulders. V5 stated she reported this to V3. V5 stated R2 was cursing but not combative. V5 stated this was R2's second or third attempt to go outside to smoke. Interview with V27, CNA, on 3/10/23 with V13, Regional Nurse, documents R2 hasn't really been out of his room today, he's been sleeping more. On 3/9/23, V2, Former Administrator, was agitated with R2 because R2 wanted to smoke. Interview with V28, CNA, on 3/10/23 with V13, Regional Nurse, documents V28 didn't notice any changes with R2, he doesn't seem to be bothered by it, but she hasn't seen R2 out of his room today, he is usually up and in the hallways. An undated, written statement, signed by V29, CNA, documents V29 witnessed V2 forcibly grabbing R2 by the wrist causing him to scrape his arm on the brick wall and then once inside, V2 put R2 against the wall like he was arresting him. A written statement signed by V7, CNA, dated 3/9/23, documents she witnessed V2 grab a resident (does not name a resident) by the arm and forcibly walk him into the building. During the process V2 used force and the resident received scratches from the outer brick wall. Once inside the building, V2 forcibly escorted him (unnamed resident) to his room, where another employee split them apart. Interview with V2, Former Administrator, dated 3/9/23 at 5:44 PM, documents, V2 stated the staff had trouble with R2 all day. V2 stated R2 had been cursing at him because he would not let R2 go outside to smoke. V2 stated R2 walked out the south hall door and he (V2) had to escort R2 back into the facility. V2 stated R2 was resistive. V2 stated R2 raised his hands up and he (V2) had to put his hands up to defend himself. V2 stated this occurred inside R2's room. V2 stated V16, CNA, came in to R2's room during that time. V2 stated R2 kept sitting by the door, making comments that he was going to harm someone if he didn't get out. V2 stated the staff on south hall just stood there with saucer eyes. V2 stated R2 kept saying he was going to leave throughout the day. V2 stated once R2 was back in the facility, he doesn't know if he V2 was a little more excessive when trying to walk R2 back in but R2 was being resistive. V2 stated no other staff members were outside with him, R2 was only in the yard area and did not make it to the road from the south hall door. V2 denied placing R2's chest against the wall like he was being arrested. Interview with V2, dated 3/15/23 at 2:31 PM, with V13, Regional Nurse Consultant, documents V2's intent was to bring R2 back into the facility for his safety. V2 stated when R2 came back into the facility, he was belligerent, threatening staff and him. V2 stated R2 was stating I will kill a mother f**** if someone touches me, punch you in the face and throw my walker at you. V2 stated he attempted to re-assure R2 and calm him down but R2 continued to threaten. V2 stated he was not trying to push R2 against the wall, he had his left hand on the wall and R2's left shoulder against the wall. Interview with R2, dated 3/10/23 with V13, Regional Nurse Consultant, documents he wanted to go smoke, R2 knew it was a smoke free facility, but he can walk around the block or off the property and smoke a cigarette. I know what I'm doing with my life. I went out of the door, grabbed my cigarette and was starting to walk to smoke. The guy, the administrator guy, ran to get me and tried to forcefully get me back in the building. He grabbed both of my arms and was pulling and pushing me into the building. It didn't have to be like that. I was able to get my right arm out of his grip but he's a bigger guy than me, so he still had my left arm in his hand. We were both yelling. He tried to push me up against the wall, but I used self-defense. Interview with R2, dated 3/10/23 at 12:36 PM by V18, President of Operations, documents R2 stated he exited the south hall door because he wanted to smoke, he was not going to be around the facility. R2 stated he had his clothes and a coat on, he walked to the door and out it. R2 stated within 5 minutes V2 came rushing out and grabbed him by both arms. Writer asked R2 to re-enact how V2 had his arms, R2 held writer's forearms just above the wrists. R2 stated he was not being resistive or fighting. R2 stated he was pulling in the opposite direction of V2. R2 stated once they were back into the facility, he sat in his walker and told V2 he wasn't going to his room, V2 kept wanting him to go to his room while he (R2) was saying he was going back outside. R2 stated as they were coming back into the building, he grabbed the brick wall. R2 stated nobody overpowers him or has authority over him and V2 was strict. On 4/28/23 at 10:30 AM, the outside area just outside the south hall door was observed. The tree and sidewalk were approximately 40 feet from the building and approximately 45 feet from the road to the building. The road was not heavily traveled during the observation. On 4/28/23 at 10:20 AM, V19, Current Administrator, stated V11, Activity Director, should have reported the incident regarding V2 and R1 and they would have been the one to decide if it was or was not abuse. V19 stated she teaches the staff that even if they aren't sure if it's abuse, but it doesn't look right or feel right, they should report it. On 4/28/23 at 1 PM, V6, Medical Director, stated the incident that occurred with R1 and V2, Former Administrator, should have been reported on 3/8/23, when it occurred. V6 stated he had worked with V2 prior and wouldn't have expected this. V6 stated he wouldn't expect R1 or R2 to have been treated this way by V2. V6 stated R2 has Heart Disease, Diabetes, had been homeless but was harmless. V6 stated he would expect the facility to protect its residents. V2, Former Administrator's, Corrective Action Form, dated 3/16/23, documents V2 was terminated on 3/16/23 for poor job performance, employee failed to meet expectations regarding resident behavior management. The Abuse Prevention and Reporting policy, dated 11/2016, documents this facility affirms the right of our residents to be free from abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property, deprivation of goods and services by staff or mistreatment. This facility therefore prohibits abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property, and mistreatment of residents. The Immediate Jeopardy that began on 03/09/2023 was removed on 05/04/2023 when the facility took the following actions to remove the immediacy: A.) Identification of Residents Affected or Likely to be Affected: 1. All residents with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) 12 and greater currently in-house had abuse interview completed to ensure no other residents had been harmed and they feel safe in the facility. 100% Completed by V19 Administrator, V13 Regional Nurse Consultant, V1 DON, V10 ADON, V3 MDS coordinator on 05/02/23 between 17:28 and 18:22. 2. All residents with a BIMS 11 and below and skin assessments completed to ensure no other residents had been harmed and they feel safe in the facility. 100% completed by V3 MDS, V1 DON, V10 ADON on 5/2/23 between 15:26 and 17:24. 3. Family members/POAs of those residents with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 11 and below currently in-house had abuse interviews completed to ensure no other residents had been harmed and they feel that their loved one is safe in the facility. 100% of phone calls to families/POAs completed by V11 Activity Director, V21 Business of Manager (BOM), and V22 Dietary Director on 5/2/2023 between 15:26 and 17:37. 85% of these families answered the phone and were interviewed. A message to return the phone call has been completed with the remaining 15% of families. As of 5/3/2023 11:00am, Facility only has (3) families that have not returned calls. Facility Social Service Director V23 will make daily calls until 100% compliance is met. Administrator to monitor for compliance. B.) Actions to Prevent Occurrence/Recurrence: 1.) All residents currently in-house had an abuse/neglect screening completed with care plans updated to reflect level of at risk for abuse as indicated. 100% Completed by V23, SSD on 05/02/23 between 15:28 and 17:52. 2.) Regional VP Operations reviewed Abuse Prevention/Reporting - Illinois Policy. Completed by V18 VP of Operations on 05/02/23 at 16:35. 3.) Facility Administrator V1, or Designee will interview 5 residents per week for 12 weeks to ensure residents feel safe and have no concerns with abuse. Facility will utilize the abuse Allegation Interview questions for residents. Initiated by V3 MDS and V10 ADON on 05/02/23 at 17:28. 4.) Abuse in-servicing for all staff. 99% Completed by V18 VP of Operations, V25 Regional Nurse Consultant, V3 MDS, V10 ADON, V1 DON on 05/02/23 between 15:26 and 18:18. 5.) Facility Administrator, V19, and V11 Activity Director were in-serviced on the facility abuse policy on 05/02/23 at 17:26 by V25, Regional Nurse Consultant. The remaining 1% will be educated prior to being able to next scheduled shift. Abuse Training will remain ongoing with all new hires. 6.) Facility Administrator or Designee will interview 5 staff members per week x 12 weeks to ensure staff know reporting requirements. Facility will utilize an audit tool related to Abuse/Abuse Reporting/Abuse investigation. Facility Administrator or designee will monitor for completion. 7.) AD HOC QA reviewing Abuse Prevention/Reporting - Illinois Policy and the components of F600, F609, F610 IJ. Completed on 5/2/23 at 16:40 with V24 VP of Clinical Services, V18 VP of Operations, V13 Regional Nurse Consultant, V25 Regional Nurse Consultant, V6 Dr., V3 MDS coordinator, V1 DON, V23 SSD, and V10 ADON. 8.) QA will meet May 5, 2023, and monthly, and as needed.
CRITICAL (L) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Report Alleged Abuse (Tag F0609)

Someone could have died · This affected most or all residents

⚠️ Facility-wide issue

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse in 1 of 8 residents reviewed for abus...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse in 1 of 8 residents reviewed for abuse in the sample of 9. This failure resulted in the abuse of R2 due to the abuse on R1 not being reported, this subsequently allowed V2, Former Administrator to further abuse another resident. The Immediate Jeopardy began on 03/08/23 when R1 was swinging his cane and stating his was going to hit someone. V2 was asked by V11, Activity Director to assist with getting the cane from R1. V2 then twisted the cane out of R1's hands. V2 also placed his hands on R1's chest in an attempt to calm R1 while lying in his bed. V1 Administrator was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on 05/02/2023 at 3:00 PM. The Surveyor confirmed by observation, interview, and record review that the Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 05/04/2023, but noncompliance remains at level two because additional time is needed to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of in-service training. Findings Include: 1. On 4/27/23 at 2:50 PM, V1, Director of Nurses (DON), stated she and V3, Minimum Data Set (MDS) Nurse, were standing at the nurse's station. V3 had just called V17, Regional Nurse Consultant, regarding an allegation of abuse with V2, Former Administrator and R2 that occurred on 3/9/23. V11, Activity Director, came to the nurse's station and stated yesterday (3/8/23) R1 was swinging his cane and V2 twisted the cane out of R1's hands. V1 stated she asked V11 why she did not report this on 3/8/23 and V11 stated because she didn't feel like it was abuse. V1 stated she notified V18 of the allegations of abuse. On 4/27/23 at 1:56 PM, V11, Activity Director, stated the incident with R1 and V2, Former Administrator, occurred on 3/8/23. V11 stated R1's roommate came to her and told her R1 was throwing things. V11 went to R1's room, there were things all over the place, clothes, the bed side table was out in the middle of the floor, the nightstand had been moved and R1 was swinging his cane. V11 stated she asked R1 why he was swinging his cane, and he stated he was mad at the nurses, the aids, just mad at everyone. V11 stated R1 stated he was going to hit someone with the cane but never did, he just threatened to do it. V11 stated she went to V2 and requested he go and help her to get the cane away from R1 and to help R1 calm down. V11 stated she and V2 went into R1's room, V2 asked R1 what he was going to do with the cane. V2 them stated to R1, you're not going to hit anybody. V2 then asked for the cane and R1 stated no, you're not going to get the cane. V2 then walked up to R1 and took the cane away from R1. V2 was holding onto R1's cane on both ends and R1 was holding the cane in the center. V2 then twisted the cane out of R1's hand. V11 stated she felt it was excessive but didn't see that it did any harm to R1. V11 stated R1 didn't act like it hurt. V11 stated R1 then picked up his cup and threw it at V2, grazing his left arm. V11 stated V2 stepped forward towards R1 and stated, you can't act like this, hit people or throw things at people. V11 stated R1 was lying down flat on his bed and flinging his arms in the air and V2 walked over to R1 and stated, what's wrong with you. V11 stated V2 then took his hands and placed them on R1's hands on R1's chest. V11 stated she felt V2 was trying to calm R1 down and no harm was being done. V11 stated she did not report the incident that day because she didn't feel it was abuse. V11 stated when she heard about the abuse between R2 and V2, she felt like she needed to report it to the DON. V11 stated she did not approve of how V2 dealt with R1, twisting the cane and putting his hands down on R1's hands. V11 stated V2 is [NAME] with R1 and V2's approaches were not the best. On 4/28/23 at 9:00 AM, V11, Activity Director, stated the day before the incident with V2 and R2, there was an incident with V2 and R1. V11 stated she did not report the incident with V2 and R1 because she didn't feel that it was abuse, she felt that it was inappropriate and excessive. On 4/28/23 at 2:10 PM, V1, DON, stated she assumed R1's abrasion occurred during the incident on 3/8/23 with V2. It was found during a skin assessment after the abuse allegation was reported on 3/9/23. R1 no longer resides in the facility. R1's Face Sheet, undated, documents R1 has a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Seizures, Altered Mental Status and Difficulty in Walking. R1's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R1 is cognitively intact. R1's Care Plan, dated 2/10/23, documents R1 has a behavior problem towards others and will throw things and swing his cane at staff when he gets upset and is at risk for abuse/neglect. R1's interventions include providing a safe and secure environment. R1's Progress Note, dated 3/9/2023 at 6:09 PM: At approximately 4:20 PM, staff reported an allegation of physical abuse. The alleged perpetrator immediately suspended pending the results of the investigation. Physician/Ombudsman/Local Police Department/Resident representative notified. Investigation initiated. R1's Skin Condition Report, dated 3/9/23, documents R1 has an abrasion/scratch to the right wrist measuring 2.3 centimeters (cm) x 1 cm and to monitor the area. The Abuse Investigation Final Report dated 3/16/23 by V18, President of Operations, documents on 3/9/23, an allegation of staff to resident physical abuse was reported. The alleged perpetrator was V2, Former Administrator. V11, Activity Director, was asked about an occurrence between V2 and R1. V11 stated R1's roommate asked for assistance with R1. V11 responded and observed R1 waving his cane around. V11 stated she attempted to calm R1 and asked him for the cane. V11 stated she asked V2 for help and he responded. V11 stated V2 asked R1 for the cane and R1 refused. V11 stated R1 had one hand on the middle of the cane swinging it. V11 stated V2 the twisted the cane, releasing the cane from R1's grasp. V11 stated R1 and V2 then had a conversation and R1 calmed down and apologized for his behavior. R1 was interviewed and stated he doesn't want to be at the facility anymore. R1 was asked if there was an occurrence with V2, and R1 stated he was trying to hit them with a cane because they aren't medical doctors and shouldn't be messing with the sores on his feet. In a subsequent interview, R1stated the bald guy did take his cane, but he got it back and the bald guy did get hit with the cane. V2, was asked if there was an occurrence between him and R1 regarding R1's cane. V2 stated R1 was attempting to sling his cane towards V11. V2 stated he sat down to talk with R1 and R1 was swinging his cane around. V2 stated he caught the cane and took it from R1. V2 denied twisting the cane to remove it from R1. V2 was again interviewed and asked if he twisted the cane from R1's, V2 stated he pulled the cane. V2 stated R1 had the cane with his right hand swinging it. V2 stated he grabbed the top and bottom of the cane and pulled it up because the weak spot is between the index finger and thumb. Conclusion and action taken: V2 utilized previous behavior management training (CPI) to remove the cane from R1's possession. V2 is no longer employed at the facility. The Abuse Allegation Interview with R1 by V13, Regional Nurse Consultant, dated 3/10/23, documents R1 stated he didn't hurt anyone with the cane, it ended with his shoulder getting sprained and it was with the guy that runs this place. On 4/28/23 at 10:20 AM, V19, Current Administrator, stated V11, Activity Director, should have reported the incident regarding V2 and R1 and they would have been the one to decide if it was or was not abuse. V19 stated she teaches the staff that even if they aren't sure, it's abuse, but it doesn't look right or feel right, they should report it. On 4/28/23 at 1 PM, V6, Medical Director, stated the incident that occurred with R1 and V2, Former Administrator, should have been reported on 3/8/23, when it occurred. V6 stated he had worked with V2 prior and wouldn't have expected this. V6 stated he wouldn't expect R1 to have been treated this way by V2. V6 stated he would expect the facility to protect its residents. V2, Former Administrator's, Corrective Action Form, dated 3/16/23, documents V2 was terminated on 3/16/23 for poor job performance, employee failed to meet expectations regarding resident behavior management. The Abuse Prevention and Reporting Policy, dated 11/2016, documents employees are required to report any incident, allegation or suspicion of potential abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment or misappropriation of resident property they observe, hear about, or suspect to the administrator immediately, or to an immediate supervisor. In the absence of the administrator, reporting can be made to an individual who has been designated to act as administrator in the administrator's absence. The Immediate Jeopardy that began on 03/08/2023 was removed on 05/04/2023 when the facility took the following actions to remove the immediacy: A.) Identification of Residents Affected or Likely to be Affected: 1. All residents with a BIMS 12 and greater currently in-house had abuse interview completed to ensure no other residents had been harmed and they feel safe in the facility. 100% Completed by V19 Administrator, V13 Regional Nurse Consultant, V1 DON, V10 ADON, V3 MDS coordinator on 05/02/23 between 17:28 and 18:22. 2. All residents with a BIMS 11 and below and skin assessments completed to ensure no other residents had been harmed and they feel safe in the facility. 100% completed by V3 MDS, V1 DON, V10 ADON on 5/2/23 between 15:26 and 17:24. 3. Family members/POAs of those residents with a BIMS of 11 and below currently in-house had abuse interviews completed to ensure no other residents had been harmed and they feel that their loved one is safe in the facility. 100% of phone calls to families/POAs completed by V11 Activity Director, V21 BOM, and V22 Dietary Director on 5/2/2023 between 15:26 and 17:37. 85% of these families answered the phone and were interviewed. A message to return the phone call has been completed with the remaining 15% of families. As of 5/3/2023 11:00am, Facility only has (3) families that has not returned calls. Facility Social Service Director V23 will make daily calls until 100% compliance is met. Administrator to monitor for compliance. B.) Actions to Prevent Occurrence/Recurrence: 1.) All residents currently in-house had an abuse/neglect screening completed with care plans updated to reflect level of at risk for abuse as indicated. 100% Completed by V23, SSD on 05/02/23 between 15:28 and 17:52. 2.) Regional VP Operations reviewed Abuse Prevention/Reporting - Illinois Policy. Completed by V18 VP of Operations on 05/02/23 at 16:35. 3.) Facility Administrator V1, or Designee will interview 5 residents per week for 12 weeks to ensure residents feel safe and have no concerns with abuse. Facility will utilize the abuse Allegation Interview questions for residents. Initiated by V3 MDS and V10 ADON on 05/02/23 at 17:28. 4.) Abuse in-servicing for all staff. 99% Completed by V18 VP of Operations, V25 Regional Nurse Consultant, V3 MDS, V10 ADON, V1 DON on 05/02/23 between 15:26 and 18:18. 5.) Facility Administrator, V19, and V11 Activity Director were in-serviced on the facility abuse policy on 05/02/23 at 17:26 by V25, Regional Nurse Consultant. The remaining 1% will be educated prior to being able to next scheduled shift. Abuse Training will remain ongoing with all new hires. 6.) Facility Administrator or Designee will interview 5 staff members per week x 12 weeks to ensure staff know reporting requirements. Facility will utilize an audit tool related to Abuse/Abuse Reporting/Abuse investigation. Facility Administrator or designee will monitor for completion. 7.) AD HOC QA reviewing Abuse Prevention/Reporting - Illinois Policy and the components of F600, F609, F610 IJ. Completed on 5/2/23 at 16:40 with V24 VP of Clinical Services, V18 VP of Operations, V13 Regional Nurse Consultant, V25 Regional Nurse Consultant, V6 Dr., V3 MDS coordinator, V1 DON, V23 SSD, and V10 ADON. 8.) QA will meet May 5, 2023, and monthly, and as needed.
CRITICAL (L) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Investigate Abuse (Tag F0610)

Someone could have died · This affected most or all residents

⚠️ Facility-wide issue

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to investigate/prevent the abuse in 2 of 8 residents reviewed for abus...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to investigate/prevent the abuse in 2 of 8 residents reviewed for abuse in the sample of 9. This failure resulted in R1 and R2 being abused by V2, Former Administrator. The Immediate Jeopardy began on 03/08/23 when the facility failed to prevent and protect the R1 and R2 from abuse and failed to report an allegation of abuse to prevent further abuse to the residents. V1 Administrator was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on 05/02/2023 at 3:00 PM. The Surveyor confirmed by observation, interview, and record review that the Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 05/04/2023, but noncompliance remains at level two because additional time is needed to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of in-service training. Findings Include: 1. On 4/27/23 at 2:50 PM, V1, Director of Nurses (DON), stated she and V3, Minimum Data Set (MDS) Nurse, were standing at the nurse's station. V3 had just called V17, Regional Nurse Consultant, regarding an allegation of abuse with V2, Former Administrator and R2 that occurred on 3/9/23. V11, Activity Director, came to the nurse's station and stated yesterday (3/8/23) R1 was swinging his cane and V2 twisted the cane out of R1's hands. V1 stated she asked V11 why she did not report this on 3/8/23 and V11 stated because she didn't feel like it was abuse. V1 stated she notified V18, President of Operations of the allegations of abuse. On 4/27/23 at 1:56 PM, V11, Activity Director, stated the incident with R1 and V2, Former Administrator, occurred on 3/8/23. V11 stated R1's roommate came to her and told her R1 was throwing things. V11 went to R1's room, there were things all over the place, clothes, the bed side table was out in the middle of the floor, the nightstand had been moved and R1 was swinging his cane. V11 stated she asked R1 why he was swinging his cane, and he stated he was mad at the nurses, the aids, just mad at everyone. V11 stated R1 stated he was going to hit someone with the cane but never did, he just threatened to do it. V11 stated she went to V2 and requested he go and help her to get the cane away from R1 and to help R1 calm down. V11 stated she and V2 went into R1's room, V2 asked R1 what he was going to do with the cane? V2 then stated to R1, you're not going to hit anybody. V2 then asked for the cane and R1 stated no, you're not going to get the cane. V2 then walked up to R1 and took the cane away from R1. V2 was holding onto R1's cane on both ends and R1 was holding the cane in the center. V2 then twisted the cane out of R1's hand. V11 stated she felt it was excessive but didn't see that it did any harm to R1. V11 stated R1 didn't act like it hurt. V11 stated R1 then picked up his cup and threw it at V2, grazing his left arm. V11 stated V2 stepped forward towards R1 and stated, you can't act like this, hit people or throw things at people. V11 stated R1 was lying down flat on his bed and flinging his arms in the air and V2 walked over to R1 and stated, what's wrong with you. V11 stated V2 then took his hands and placed them on R1's hands on R1's chest. V11 stated she felt V2 was trying to calm R1 down and no harm was being done. V11 stated she did not report the incident that day because she didn't feel it was abuse. V11 stated when she heard about the abuse between R2 and V2, she felt like she needed to report it to the DON. V11 stated she did not approve of how V2 dealt with R1, twisting the cane, and putting his hands down on R1's hands. V11 stated V2 is [NAME] with R1 and V2's approaches were not the best. On 4/28/23 at 9:00 AM, V11, Activity Director, stated the day before the incident with V2 and R2, there was an incident with V2 and R1. V11 stated she did not report the incident with V2 and R1 because she didn't feel that it was abuse, she felt that it was inappropriate and excessive. On 4/28/23 at 2:10 PM, V1, DON, stated she assumed R1's abrasion occurred during the incident on 3/8/23 with V2. It was found during a skin assessment after the abuse allegation was reported on 3/9/23. R1 no longer resides in the facility. R1's Face Sheet, undated, documents R1 has a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Seizures, Altered Mental Status and Difficulty in Walking. R1's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R1 is cognitively intact. R1's Care Plan, dated 2/10/23, documents R1 has a behavior problem towards others and will throw things and swing his cane at staff when he gets upset and is at risk for abuse/neglect. R1's Care Plan Interventions include providing a safe and secure environment. R1's Progress Note, dated 3/9/2023 at 6:09 PM: At approximately 4:20 PM, staff reported an allegation of physical abuse. The alleged perpetrator immediately suspended pending the results of the investigation. Physician/Ombudsman/Local Police Department/Resident representative notified. Investigation initiated. R1's Skin Condition Report, dated 3/9/23, documents R1 has an abrasion/scratch to the right wrist measuring 2.3 centimeters (cm) x 1 cm and to monitor the area. The Abuse Investigation Final Report dated 3/16/23 by V18, President of Operations, documents on 3/9/23, an allegation of staff to resident physical abuse was reported. The alleged perpetrator was V2, Former Administrator. V11, Activity Director, was asked about an occurrence between V2 and R1. V11 stated R1's roommate asked for assistance with R1. V11 responded and noted R1 waving his cane around. V11 stated she attempted to calm R1 and asked him for the cane. V11 stated she asked V2 for help and he responded. V11 stated V2 asked R1 for the cane and R1 refused. V11 stated R1 had one hand on the middle of the cane swinging it. V11 stated V2 then twisted the cane, releasing the cane from R1's grasp. V11 stated R1 and V2 then had a conversation and R1 calmed down and apologized for his behavior. R1 was interviewed and stated he doesn't want to be at the facility anymore. R1 was asked if there was an occurrence with V2, and R1 stated he was trying to hit them with a cane because they aren't medical doctors and shouldn't be messing with the sores on his feet. In a subsequent interview, R1 stated the bald guy did take his cane, but he got it back and the bald guy did get hit with the cane. V2, was asked if there was an occurrence between him and R1 regarding R1's cane. V2 stated R1 was attempting to sling his cane towards V11. V2 stated he sat down to talk with R1 and R1 was swinging his cane around. V2 stated he caught the cane and took it from R1. V2 denied twisting the cane to remove it from R1. V2 was again interviewed and asked if he twisted the cane from R1's hands. V2 stated he pulled the cane. V2 stated R1 had the cane with his right hand swinging it. V2 stated he grabbed the top and bottom of the cane and pulled it up because the weak spot is between the index finger and thumb. Conclusion and action taken: V2 utilized previous behavior management training (CPI) to remove the cane from R1's possession. V2 is no longer employed at the facility. The Abuse Allegation Interview with R1 by V13, Regional Nurse Consultant, dated 3/10/23, documents R1 stated he didn't hurt anyone with the cane, it ended with his shoulder getting sprained and it was with the guy that runs this place. 2. On 4/26/23 at 10:24 PM, V9, Office Manager, stated R2 was going out the south door and V2, Former Administrator went after him. R2 made it to the sidewalk at the south door. The door alarm was sounding. V2 was telling R2 that he needed to come back inside and R2 was refusing. R2 was yelling, cussing, this place is f****** ridiculous, I will hit you with my wheelchair. R2 was stating this to V2. V2 then wrapped his left arm into R2's right arm. V9, stated V5, Agency LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated to V2, what are you doing. V9 stated V2 did not respond to V5 and kept going, trying to get R2 inside. V2 was walking R2 back inside through the south door, as R2 was walking towards the doorway, he put his left arm on the building to keep from going back inside. When R2 and V2 got back inside the building, they were in the hallway near the south hall door, V2 put R2 against the wall for approximately a minute. As V2 was holding R2 against the wall, R2's face was sideways touching the wall and V2 had his hands on R2's back. R2 was able to move his arms, his hands, and head. V2 let R2 go because R2 wasn't yelling anymore and had calmed down. V9 stated R2 and V2 kept going back and forth talking about getting R2 to another facility that allows smoking. V9 stated V2 then went back to his office and R2 was sitting at the south door in his four-wheel Rollator Walker. On 4/26/23 at 11:12 AM, V10, Assistant Director of Nurses (ADON) stated on 3/9/23, she was in her office, heard the south door alarm going off, she looked down the hallway and saw a bunch of people at the south door. V10 stated she saw R2 and V2 coming in the door with their arms hooked together. V2 had a stern facial expression when he came through the door and started to walk closer to R2. As V2 and R2 made it through the door, they were saying something to each other, but she couldn't hear what was being said, they were both talking angrily. V10 stated she saw R2 against the wall but couldn't see if V2 was physically holding him, there were too many people standing in the way. V10 stated R2's face was against the wall. V10 stated V2 started walking towards his office and one of the CNAs got R2 situated and put him back in his Rollator [NAME] and began walking towards R2's room. V10 stated it wasn't right how V2 handled the situation. V10 stated that she and V3, MDS Nurse, called V13, Regional Nurse Consultant and V18, President of Operations and told them of the alleged abuse with V2. V10 stated she went to check on R2 and he was okay but mad, R2 was yelling at the CNA's (Certified Nurse Assistant) about the situation. V2 was in his office with his door shut. On 4/26/23 at 4:14 PM, V11, Activity Director, stated she heard the door alarm go off and saw a bunch of CNAs down at the south hall door and V2, was running down the hall. V11 states R2 would go outside with the alarm sounding, stating he wanted to go out and smoke. V11 stated R2 was not allowed to go out and smoke because it's a smoke free facility, but R2 was alert and oriented, after the incident R2 was allowed to go outside to the sidewalk, after he signed a paper to go outside and would smoke. On 4/26/23 at 4:38 PM, V8, CNA, stated she observed V2, grab R2's arm and R2 was holding onto the building and V2 was pulling R2 by the arm, V2 then grabbed R2's arms forcefully and pushed R2 up against the wall. R2 and V2 were yelling at each other in the hallway. V8 stated V2 then went to his office shut the door and then left the building. V8 stated V2 should not have gone out and grabbed R2. After the incident R2 showed her his arms and he had scratches on his arms. On 4/27/23 at 3:02 PM, V3, MDS Nurse, stated the door alarm went off, V3 turned down the hall and V2, had his arms locked with R2, coming back towards the building. R2 put his hand and wrists against the bricks wall by the south hall door and V2 was forcefully pulling R2's arm off the brick wall, it wasn't gentle. V2 did not ask R2 to take his arm off the brick wall. V2 and R2 came to the door and V2 took R2 and placed him up against the hallway next to the door while V2's arms were still locked with R2's arm. V2 then took his arm out of R2's arm. V3 stated she could see in V2's face, it was like a realization of handling the situation inappropriately. V3 stated she then notified V1, DON. V3, stated she was instructed by V13, Regional Nurse Consultant and V18, that V2 needed to leave the facility right now. V3 stated V2 stated he was calling V18 as she followed V2 to the door. On 4/27/23 at 3:33 PM, V3, MDS Nurse, stated things happened so quickly that they didn't have time to separate V2 and R2. V3 stated she was not aware that V2 had escorted R2 to his room. On 4/27/23 at 3:35 PM, V2, DON, stated that V2 had only been at the facility for about two weeks and had an authoritative demeanor, like he was an in-charge kind of person. He acted like military in general. In meetings he would say this is how it's going to be. V1 stated she was not aware and did not witness the incident with V2 and R2 until V3, MDS Nurse, reported it to her. On 4/27/23 at 4:25 PM, V20, CNA/Transportation Coordinator, stated the door alarm was going off and V2 was man handling R2 back into the door. V2 had both hands on R2 forcing R2 back in the building, he was using his body to shove R2 back in the building. V2 then put R2 up against the wall, face first with his arms wrapped around R2's arms so R2 couldn't move and R2's arm was twisted behind his back. V20 stated R2 kept repeating to V2 there's nothing to talk about. V2 was talking very harsh to R2. V20 stated she was in shock that (V2) could do this. On 4/28/23 at 9 AM, V3, MDS Nurse, stated she looked outside of her window in her office when she heard the door alarm sounding and saw V2, locked with R2. Once V2 and R2 were inside, V2 had R2 against the wall. V2 separated himself from R2 and walked down the hall. She thought V2 was walking to his office. V3 stated the whole incident occurred within 2-5 minutes and she is not sure how long it was between the incident with R2 occurred and when V2 exited the facility. V3 stated she did not see V2 go all the way to his office after the incident with R2. On 4/28/23 at 9 AM, V1, DON, stated V3, MDS Nurse, reported the incident with V2 and R2 to her (V1). She and V3 called V13, and V18, but V18 did not answer at first. V1 stated V18 called V3 and instructed her to walk V2 out. V1 is unsure of how long V2 was in the building between when the incident with R2 occurred and V2 actually left the building. V1 stated V16, CNA, had to separate R2 and V2. V1 stated R2 discharged to a sister facility. V1 stated R2 did not have any family and was homeless, R2 wanted to smoke and was angry that V2 was making him come back into the building. V1 stated R2 had his own cigarettes and tried to go smoke. V1 stated they tried to take R2's cigarettes but he hid them. V1 stated after a couple of weeks of R2 being in the facility, they got to know him and because of his cognition, it was determined that he was safe to sign himself out, and would walk to the tree, the same place where the incident with V2 started. V1 stated prior to the incident with V2 and R2, R2 didn't get far enough to smoke. R2 would stand at the door and yell for someone to let him out so he could go and smoke. R2 was allowed to go to the sidewalk off the property to smoke after the incident with V2. On 4/28/23 at 10:05 AM, V18, President of Operations, stated she completed the majority of the investigation involving R2 and V2, and R1 and V2. V18 stated she was notified the evening of 3/9/23 of the allegation between R2 and V2. V18 stated they don't substantiate or unsubstantiate allegations of abuse, they just list the facts at the conclusion of the investigation. V18 stated V2 was terminated because he didn't meet the expectations on how situations should be handled. V18 stated V2 had abuse training upon hire. V18 stated she would expect staff to report instances of abuse and ensure that the resident is safe and separate them. V18 stated if abuse involves staff, they are asked to leave the building or get out of the immediate area, and she would expect staff to have stayed with V2 until he left the building. V18 stated the incident between R1 and V2, it was her understanding that R1 was swinging his cane and V11, Activity Director, asked for assistance from V2 and V2 went with V11 to R1's room to help. R2's Face Sheet, documents R2 has a diagnosis of Atherosclerotic Heart Disease, Hypertension and Homelessness. R2's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R2 is cognitively intact. R2's Care Plan, dated 2/28/23, documents R2 is at risk for abuse/neglect with an intervention to provide a safe and secure environment. R2's Progress Notes, document the following: On 3/9/2023 at 6:06 PM, at approximately 4:20 PM, staff reported an allegation of physical abuse. The alleged perpetrator immediately suspended pending the results of the investigation. Physician/Ombudsman/Local Police Department notified. Investigation initiated. On 3/9/2023 at 9:32 PM, Follow up assessment completed for alleged abuse. Resident is alert and oriented. R2 appears to have a sad, worried facial expression. R2 stated my pride is hurt worse than my arm. New injury noted on assessment. Abrasion to left forearm measurers 12.2 cm X 2.5 cm. Redness, inflammation noted at site. No bruising noted. No swelling noted. R2's Skin Condition Report, dated 3/9/23, documents R2 has an abrasion/scratch the left forearm measuring 12.2cm x 2.5cm. The Abuse Investigation Final Report dated 3/16/23 by V18, President of Operations, documents on 3/9/23 an allegation of staff to resident physical abuse was reported. The alleged perpetrator was V2, Former Administrator. R2 was assessed for physical and psychosocial distress. R2 was noted to have minor discoloration to his forearms. V3, MDS Nurse, was interviewed and stated she stepped out of her office, located on the south hall because she heard the south hall door alarming, and she observed V2 escorting R2 back into the facility. V3 stated V2 and R2 were locked at the elbows with V2 walking slightly in front of R2. V3 stated V5, Agency LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), was behind V2 and R2. V3 stated that V2 appeared to be pulling R2. V3 stated once R2 and V2 were inside the door, R2 was against the wall and R2 and V2 were still locked at the elbows. V3 stated V2 then stepped away from R2. V3 stated she immediately reported the incident. R2 was interviewed and stated he wanted to go out to smoke, he understands the facility is a non-smoking facility, but stated he could walk around the block or off the property to smoke. R2 stated he went out the south hall door and grabbed his cigarette to smoke and V2 came out to bring him back in the building R2 stated V2 grabbed both of his arms to bring him back in the building. R2 stated both were talking loudly to each other. In a subsequent interview, R2 denied being resistive with staff but he was pulling in the opposite direction of V2. R2 denied being up against the wall when he returned to the building. V2 was interviewed and stated R2 had been having behaviors most of the day on 3/9/23. V2 stated R2 was cursing and exit seeking to go outside to smoke. V2 stated R2 walked out of the south hall door, and he escorted R2 back into the facility. V2 stated R2 was resistive as he attempted to get him back in the facility. V2 denied placing R2 against the wall upon re-entering the facility. Conclusion and action taken: R2 was exhibiting exit seeking behaviors related to wanting to smoke. R2 exited the facility out the south hall door to smoke. V2 and other staff members responded to return R2 to the facility. V2 utilized previous behavior management training (CPI) to assist R2 to return to the facility. V2 is no longer employed at the facility. The facility abuse investigation documents the following: Interview with V5, Agency LPN on 3/14/23 at 12:54 PM, with V13, Regional Nurse Consultant, V5 stated she was out back of the facility on break, V3, MDS Nurse, asked her (V5) to go around to the south hall exit door, a resident was attempting to leave. V5 stated when she rounded the facility, R2 was facing the road with his walker and V2 was behind him telling him to come inside, we're not going to do this. V5 stated she approached R2, and he turned towards V2, V2 then grabbed R2's right arm and started pulling him towards the door. V5 stated V16, CNA, V7, CNA and V9, Office Manager, was there V5 stated she said oh no we can't to R2. V5 stated R2 had one hand on the walker and let go of the walker. V5 stated she placed the walker behind R2 because it had a seat on it. V5 stated R2 and V2 got to the threshold of the door and R2 grabbed the brick wall and before she could make contact with R2's hand, R2 pulled his hand off the brick wall rubbing his hand/forearm on the bricks. V5 stated once they were inside, she placed the walker beside R2 as R2 was against the wall on his front side, V2 had R2's right arm with his right arm and V2's left arm was across R2's shoulders. V5 stated she reported this to V3. V5 stated R2 was cursing but not combative. V5 stated this was R2's second or third attempt to go outside to smoke. Interview with V27, CNA, on 3/10/23 with V13, Regional Nurse, documents R2 hasn't really been out of his room today, he's been sleeping more. On 3/9/23, V2, Former Administrator, was agitated with R2 because R2 wanted to smoke. Interview with V28, CNA, on 3/10/23 with V13, Regional Nurse, documents V28 didn't notice any changes with R2, he doesn't seem to be bothered by it, but she hasn't seen R2 out of his room today, he is usually up and in the hallways. An undated, written statement, signed by V29, CNA, documents V29 witnessed V2 forcibly grabbing R2 by the wrist causing him to scrape his arm on the brick wall and then once inside, V2 put R2 against the wall like he was arresting him. A written statement signed by V7, CNA, dated 3/9/23, documents she witnessed V2 grab a resident (does not name a resident) by the arm and forcibly walk him into the building. During the process V2 used force and the resident received scratches from the outer brick wall. Once inside the building, V2 forcibly escorted him (unnamed resident) to his room, where another employee split them apart. Interview with V2, Former Administrator, dated 3/9/23 at 5:44 PM, documents, V2 stated the staff had trouble with R2 all day. V2 stated R2 had been cursing at him because he would not let R2 go outside to smoke. V2 stated R2 walked out the south hall door and he (V2) had to escort R2 back into the facility. V2 stated R2 was resistive. V2 stated R2 raised his hands up and he (V2) had to put his hands up to defend himself. V2 stated this occurred inside R2's room. V2 stated V16, CNA, came in to R2's room during that time. V2 stated R2 kept sitting by the door, making comments that he was going to harm someone if he didn't get out. V2 stated the staff on south hall just stood there with saucer eyes. V2 stated R2 kept saying he was going to leave throughout the day. V2 stated once R2 was back in the facility, he doesn't know if he V2 was a little more excessive when trying to walk R2 back in but R2 was being resistive. V2 stated no other staff members were outside with him, R2 was only in the yard area and did not make it to the road from the south hall door. V2 denied placing R2's chest against the wall like he was being arrested. Interview with V2, dated 3/15/23 at 2:31 PM, with V13, Regional Nurse Consultant, documents V2's intent was to bring R2 back into the facility for his safety. V2 stated when R2 came back into the facility, he was belligerent, threatening staff and him. V2 stated R2 was stating I will kill a mother f**** if someone touches me, punch you in the face and throw my walker at you. V2 stated he attempted to re-assure R2 and calm him down but R2 continued to threaten. V2 stated he was not trying to push R2 against the wall, he had his left hand on the wall and R2's left shoulder against the wall. Interview with R2, dated 3/10/23 with V13, Regional Nurse Consultant, documents he wanted to go smoke, R2 knew it was a smoke free facility, but he can walk around the block or off the property and smoke a cigarette. I know what I'm doing with my life. I went out of the door, grabbed my cigarette and was starting to walk to smoke. The guy, the administrator guy, ran to get me and tried to forcefully get me back in the building. He grabbed both of my arms and was pulling and pushing me into the building. It didn't have to be like that. I was able to get my right arm out of his grip but he's a bigger guy than me, so he still had my left arm in his hand. We were both yelling. He tried to push me up against the wall, but I used self-defense. Interview with R2, dated 3/10/23 at 12:36 PM by V18, President of Operations, documents R2 stated he exited the south hall door because he wanted to smoke, he was not going to be around the facility. R2 stated he had his clothes and a coat on, he walked to the door and out it. R2 stated within 5 minutes V2 came rushing out and grabbed him by both arms. Writer asked R2 to re-enact how V2 had his arms, R2 held writer's forearms just above the wrists. R2 stated he was not being resistive or fighting. R2 stated he was pulling in the opposite direction of V2. R2 stated once they were back into the facility, he sat in his walker and told V2 he wasn't going to his room, V2 kept wanting him to go to his room while he (R2) was saying he was going back outside. R2 stated as they were coming back into the building, he grabbed the brick wall. R2 stated nobody overpowers him or has authority over him and V2 was strict. On 4/28/23 at 10:30 AM, the outside area just outside the south hall door was observed. The tree and sidewalk were approximately 40 feet from the building and approximately 45 feet from the road to the building. The road was not heavily traveled during the observation. On 4/28/23 at 10:20 AM, V19, Current Administrator, stated V11, Activity Director, should have reported the incident regarding V2 and R1 and they would have been the one to decide if it was or was not abuse. V19 stated she teaches the staff that even if they aren't sure if it's abuse, but it doesn't look right or feel right, they should report it. On 4/28/23 at 1 PM, V6, Medical Director, stated the incident that occurred with R1 and V2, Former Administrator, should have been reported on 3/8/23, when it occurred. V6 stated he had worked with V2 prior and wouldn't have expected this. V6 stated he wouldn't expect R1 or R2 to have been treated this way by V2. V6 stated R2 has Heart Disease, Diabetes, had been homeless but was harmless. V6 stated he would expect the facility to protect its residents. V2, Former Administrator's, Corrective Action Form, dated 3/16/23, documents V2 was terminated on 3/16/23 for poor job performance, employee failed to meet expectations regarding resident behavior management. The Abuse Prevention and Reporting policy, dated 11/2016, documents this facility affirms the right of our residents to be free from abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property, deprivation of goods and services by staff or mistreatment. This facility therefore prohibits abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property, and mistreatment of residents. The Immediate Jeopardy that began on 03/08/2023 was removed on 05/04/2023 when the facility took the following actions to remove the immediacy: A.) Identification of Residents Affected or Likely to be Affected: 1. All residents with a BIMS 12 and greater currently in-house had abuse interview completed to ensure no other residents had been harmed and they feel safe in the facility. 100% Completed by V19 Administrator, V13 Regional Nurse Consultant, V1 DON, V10 ADON, V3 MDS coordinator on 05/02/23 between 17:28 and 18:22. 2. All residents with a BIMS 11 and below and skin assessments completed to ensure no other residents had been harmed and they feel safe in the facility. 100% completed by V3 MDS, V1 DON, V10 ADON on 5/2/23 between 15:26 and 17:24. 3. Family members/POAs of those residents with a BIMS of 11 and below currently in-house had abuse interviews completed to ensure no other residents had been harmed and they feel that their loved one is safe in the facility. 100% of phone calls to families/POAs completed by V11 Activity Director, V21 BOM, and V22 Dietary Director on 5/2/2023 between 15:26 and 17:37. 85% of these families answered the phone and were interviewed. A message to return the phone call has been completed with the remaining 15% of families. As of 5/3/2023 11:00am, Facility only has (3) families that has not returned calls. Facility Social Service Director V23 will make daily calls until 100% compliance is met. Administrator to monitor for compliance. B.) Actions to Prevent Occurrence/Recurrence: 1.) All residents currently in-house had an abuse/neglect screening completed with care plans updated to reflect level of at risk for abuse as indicated. 100% Completed by V23, SSD on 05/02/23 between 15:28 and 17:52. 2.) Regional VP Operations reviewed Abuse Prevention/Reporting - Illinois Policy. Completed by V18 VP of Operations on 05/02/23 at 16:35. 3.) Facility Administrator V1, or Designee will interview 5 residents per week for 12 weeks to ensure residents feel safe and have no concerns with abuse. Facility will utilize the abuse Allegation Interview questions for residents. Initiated by V3 MDS and V10 ADON on 05/02/23 at 17:28. 4.) Abuse in-servicing for all staff. 99% Completed by V18 VP of Operations, V25 Regional Nurse Consultant, V3 MDS, V10 ADON, V1 DON on 05/02/23 between 15:26 and 18:18. 5.) Facility Administrator, V19, and V11 Activity Director were in-serviced on the facility abuse policy on 05/02/23 at 17:26 by V25, Regional Nurse Consultant. The remaining 1% will be educated prior to being able to next scheduled shift. Abuse Training will remain ongoing with all new hires. 6.) Facility Administrator or Designee will interview 5 staff members per week x 12 weeks to ensure staff know reporting requirements. Facility will utilize an audit tool related to Abuse/Abuse Reporting/Abuse investigation. Facility Administrator or designee will monitor for completion. 7.) AD HOC QA reviewing Abuse Prevention/Reporting - Illinois Policy and the components of F600, F609, F610 IJ. Completed on 5/2/23 at 16:40 with V24 VP of Clinical Services, V18 VP of Operations, V13 Regional Nurse Consultant, V25 Regional Nurse Consultant, V6 Dr., V3 MDS coordinator, V1 DON, V23 SSD, and V10 ADON. 8.) QA will meet May 5, 2023, and monthly, and as needed.
Mar 2023 2 deficiencies
CONCERN (D) 📢 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

Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Tag F0686)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to assess, monitor, and treat pressure ulcers for 2 or 3 ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to assess, monitor, and treat pressure ulcers for 2 or 3 residents (R1, R3) reviewed for pressure ulcers in the sample of 3. Findings include: 1. R1's Undated Face Sheet documents he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including cerebral infarction, duodenal ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, hypertension, severe protein-calorie malnutrition, and benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms. R1's Braden Skin assessment dated [DATE] documents 13.0 moderate risk for Pressure Ulcer. R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE] documents R1 has moderately impaired cognition, is totally dependent of two staff for bed mobility and transfers, requires extensive assistance of two for dressing, toilet use, personal hygiene, and is always incontinent of bowel and bladder. It also documents R1 had one stage 3, two stage 4, and seven unstageable pressure ulcers/DTI (deep tissue injuries). R1's Care Plan dated 2/20/2023 documents R1 has pressure ulcers to coccyx, left medial thigh, right hip, right knee, right heel, left medial heel, left knee, left lateral foot, left hip related to history of ulcers, and Immobility. Interventions include administer treatments as ordered and monitor for effectiveness, monitor nutritional status. Serve diet as ordered, monitor intake and record, weekly treatment documentation to include measurement of each area of skin breakdown's width, length, depth, type of tissue and exudate. R1's Skin- Pressure/Diabetic/Venous/Arterial Wound Report dated 2/27/2023 documents 1. coccyx pressure/ Stage 4. 2. Left medial thigh DTI. 3. Right hip, pressure / Stage 3. 4. Right knee, pressure (DTI). 5. Right heel pressure (DTI). 6. Medial heel pressure (DTI). 7. Left knee, pressure (DTI). 8. Left lateral foot pressure (DTI). 9. Left hip pressure / Stage 4. 9. Left hip pressure / stage 4. 10. Right medial foot pressure (DTI), healed 2/20/2023. There was no wound documented on R1's right buttocks. On 3/1/2023 at 11:22 PM, R1 stated he's not really sure if all his treatments are getting done all the time. R1 stated he was uncomfortable laying on his right side and needed moved. On 3/1/2023 at 11:48 AM, V9 observed entering R1's room to provide wound care treatment for R1. R1 was observed laying on his left side facing the wall with no pillows between R1's heels and buttocks and no pressure relieving boots on his heels. V9 provided wound care to left hip, sacrum, and right hip. There was an open area on R1's right buttocks that V9 did not treat. When surveyor pointed this area out, V9 stated it was a new open area. R1's left heel was putting pressure on the area that was newly opened. V8 stated his heel is putting pressure on his butt. V9 stated she didn't know that area was there on his butt and stated it's a Stage 2 Pressure Ulcer. There was dry reddish drainage that had dripped down on his buttocks from the new pressure ulcer. V9 cleansed the new pressure ulcer with wound care cleanser patted dry. V9 measured the new pressure ulcer as 1 centimeter (cm) x 0.5 cm. V9 stated, I will get a new order for this new wound. I am putting a bandage on this area to protect from his heel putting pressure on his butt. R1's Nurses note dated 3/1/2023 at 4:37 PM, documents a new skin impairment new wound noted. Wound one was acquired in-house Stage 2 Pressure injury to left lower buttock, measuring 1 x 0.5 x 0.1 cm. Wound impression is first observation, no reference. No signs and symptoms of infection are present. Stage 2 pressure injury, predisposing factors include: Immobility, Bowel Incontinence, and poor appetite. R1's Physician Order Sheet (POS) dated 3/1/2023 documents left lower buttock- cleanse area with wound wash and pat dry. Apply collagen and dry dressing. Change every day (Q Day) and as needed (PRN) every evening shift for skin. R1's Skin- Pressure/Diabetic/Venous/Arterial Wound Report dated 3/1/2023 documents new wound development to left lower buttocks, Stage 2 acquired in house, measures 1 centimeter (cm) x 0.5 cm x 0.1 cm with treatment of collagen and dry dressing. On 3/1/2023 at 1:50 PM, V2, Director of Nurses (DON), stated it's her expectation that nurses identify and assess for any new wounds. On 3/1/2023 at 1:52 PM, V3, Assistant Director of Nurses (ADON), stated nurses should be identifying new open areas, or if the CNA's see a new area report immediately to the nurse. 2. R3's Undated Face Sheet documents Diagnoses: necrotizing fasciitis, fournier disease of vagina and vulva, malignant neoplasm of rectum, and hypertension. R3's Braden assessment dated [DATE] documents a score of 16 at risk for Pressure Ulcer. R3's Skin- Pressure/Diabetic/Venous/Arterial Wound Report dated 2/27/2023, Right buttock, stage 4 pressure ulcer, measures 6.8 cm x 3 cm x 3.5 cm (centimeters) undermining 5 cm at 12 o'clock, improving, 100% granulation tissue, treatment silver calcium alginate rope. R3's Skin- Pressure/Diabetic/Venous/Arterial Wound Report dated 1/23/23 on admission documents Right buttock, Stage 4 pressure ulcer, measurements 7 cm x 3 cm x 5 cm (centimeters), Undermining 5 cm at 12 o'clock, 100% granulation tissue, Treatment silver calcium alginate rope. R3's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE] documents intact cognition, requires extensive assistance of two for bed mobility and toileting, limited assistance of one for transfers, walk in room, and dressing, extensive assistance of one for personal hygiene, is always incontinent of bowel and bladder, and has one Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer. R3's Care Plan dated 1/21/2023 documents the resident has pressure wound to right buttock related to (r/t) cancer, and immobility. Interventions include the following: administer treatments as ordered and monitor for effectiveness, inform the resident/family/caregivers of any new area of skin breakdown, monitor nutritional status, serve diet as ordered, monitor intake and record. On 2/28/2023 at 3:33 PM, R3 was alert, oriented to place, time, and events. R3 stated she was sent to the facility for therapy and wound treatments because of the wound near her vaginal area, and near anal area necrotizing fasciitis flesh eating organism. R3 stated she's not getting her treatments like she's supposed to. She stated she was supposed to get treatments twice a day and as needed (PRN) because she constantly oozes bowel movement (BM). She said she has a history of rectal cancer and was on chemo and had to stop the chemo because of the antibiotics related to the necrotizing fasciitis. R3 stated the past weekend she was not changed from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and stated she knew poop was in her wound, her dressing did not get changed. R3 stated she doesn't get changed a lot on the day and evening shift just depends on the nurse working. R3 stated that the nurse today did not do her treatment. R3 stated she had three bowel movements today and the nurse is supposed to change her dressings because the poop gets on my dressing and wound. R3 stated there are certain nurses here and an agency nurse that won't do my treatments and when I have a BM the dressing needs changed because of my wound. R3 stated at least three or four times my treatment hasn't gotten changed because of me being dirty. Day shift and evening shift they miss a lot. On 3/1/2023 at 10:30 AM, R3 stated she was changed around 9:45 AM by V10, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), the dressing was removed, and she had another BM in her incontinent brief since then and hasn't had a new dressing put back on. On 3/1/2023 at 10:58 AM, V10, CNA, provided peri-care care for R3. There was no dressing on R3's wound. There was a large amount of fecal matter in R3's incontinent brief and wound. On 3/1/2023 at 11:05 AM, V9, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), provided wound care for R3. V9 sprayed wound cleanser on the wound. R3's buttocks was red and the wound bed was pink and red. V9 applied honey gel to calcium alginate with silver gauze, then applied to Stage 4 pressure wound of the right buttocks, noted undermining at 12 o'clock. On 3/1/2023 at 1:37 PM, V10, CNA, stated he changed R3 at 9:45 AM that morning and she had a bowel movement. V10 stated her dressing was little bit on R3's incontinent brief, so he removed the dressing from the pressure ulcer and dressing had bowel movement (BM) on the incontinent brief. V10 stated it's not standard practice for the CNAs to remove a dressing. V10 stated he told the nurse the dressing needed done right after he removed the dressing. R3's Treatment Administration Record (TAR) dated 3/1/23 has no documentation that any as needed (PRN) dressing change was done/completed. R3's TAR dated 2/2/2023, and 2/7/2023 has no documentation that treatment was done/completed. On 3/1/2023 at 1:50 PM, V2, Director of Nursing (DON), stated if the TAR has a blank box, then the treatment has not been completed/done. It's not standard practice for CNAs to remove a dressing from a pressure ulcer or any wound. V2 stated it's her expectation that the CNAs report immediately to the nurse if a dressing need changed. On 3/1/2023 at 1:52 PM, V3, Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), stated if the TAR is blank, it's missing documentation the treatment is not done. V3 stated it's not standard practice for a CNA to remove the dressing. V3 ADON stated it's her expectation that the CNA's report immediately to the nurse or herself if a dressing need changed. R3's Physician Order Sheet (POS) dated 2/25/2023 documents Cleanse right buttock with wound wash. Pat Dry. Apply silver calcium alginate rope and cover with dry dressing. Cover with absorbent dressing (ABD) and adhesive tape. Change twice daily and as needed (PRN) The facility's Ulcer/Prevention policy and procedure, dated 10/2022, documents, purpose to prevent and treat pressure sores/pressure injury. Guidelines include Maintain clear/dry skin daily, bathing, daily hygiene measures, Inspect the skin several times daily during hygiene, bathing, and repositioning measures. May use lotion on dry skin, turn dependent residents approximately every two hours or as needed and position resident with pillows or pads protecting bony prominences as indicated, pressure reducing (foam) mattresses are used for all residents unless otherwise indicated specialty mattresses such as low air mattress. The facility's Medication Administration policy and procedure, dated 10/2022, documents, documentation is recorded on Medication Administration Record (MAR) or Treatment Administration Record (TAR) and includes the date, time, and initials of the licensed nurse who administered the medications.
CONCERN (F) 📢 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

Deficiency F0727 (Tag F0727)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide a Registered Nurse (RN) for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week. This has the potential to affect all 59 residents li...

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Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide a Registered Nurse (RN) for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week. This has the potential to affect all 59 residents living in the facility. Findings include: On 3/1/2023 at 11:00 AM, V1, Administrator, states he is aware of not having an RN on every other weekend. V1 states it is hard to find RNs. On 3/1/2023 at 11:50 AM, V3, Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), states she is aware of not having an RN on duty every other weekend. V3 states they just don't have the RNs. The Staffing schedules provided by the facility document no scheduled RN on 1/7/2023, 1/8/2023, 1/21/2023, 1/22/2023, 2/4/2023, 2/5/2023, 2/18/2023 and 2/19/2023. The Resident Census and Conditions of residents, CMS 672, dated 2/28/2023 documents that the facility has 59 residents living in the facility.
Dec 2022 3 deficiencies
CONCERN (D) 📢 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

Report Alleged Abuse (Tag F0609)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse to the Administrator for...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse to the Administrator for 1 of 8 residents (R3) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 27. Findings include: R3's admission Profile, print date of 12/21/22, documents that R3 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of Stroke, Hemiplegia affecting the left side, contractor of the left hand, Major Depression and Type 2 Diabetes. R3's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], documents R3 is cognitively intact and requires extensive assistance of 1 staff member for bed mobility, transfers, personal hygiene and toileting. On 12/20/22 at 3:00 PM, V10, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), stated, Everyone has conflicts with (R3) he is very ornery. He has always been nice to me. (V5), Registered Nurse (RN)) was taking his pills into him and then she left the room. She looked mad. I went into his room, and he said, All I wanted was some milk. I told him I would get him milk. I went to the kitchen and (V5) was there getting milk. She had his pills in her hands and headed back down the hall. I thought well she has his milk, so I followed behind her. We both were walking down the hall she was maybe 5 feet in front of me. She went in the room and closed the door. I heard (R3) yell, Don't you throw that milk on me. Then I heard (V5) yell, Don't you hit me. I did not go in the room. I went in when V5 left and (R3's) shirt was wet but I don't know if it was milk. I did talk with (V7 and V9) about (V5). I was trying to figure out if it was just the way she was or if it was something else. I guess it is just the way she is. I did not call (V1) and talk to him about this. On 12/20/22 at 10:20 AM, V7, CNA, stated, I did not witness any abuse. However (R3) was very agitated with his nurse (V5). I was in the dining room, and I could hear him so I asked (V10) to go down the hall and see if she could calm him down and figure out what was going on. She came back a bit later and said, It's bad. It's really bad. I took her into the shower room, and she said she was upset at the way (V5) was arguing with (R3). I told her if she thought it was abuse, she needed to call (V1) and let him know. V7 was questioned as to if V1 had been notified, V7 stated, I think (V1) was going to call up to the facility and talk with (R3) to try and calm him down. I am not sure if he ever did or not. (R3) was yelling that (V5) threw milk on his shirt, but his shirt was not wet so that could not have happened. On 12/20/22 at 10:40 AM, V8, CNA, stated, On Saturday (12/17/22), (V5) and (R3) had an argument. It was verbal. (R3) has an attitude. He is hard to get along with. (V5) has an attitude too. When I was in his (R3's) room he said that (V5) threw milk on him and his shirt was wet. So, we changed him. I did not call (V1). I don't know if anyone did. On 12/20/22 at 11:00 AM, V9, CNA, stated, I came in on Saturday at 8:30 AM, because they were short. Apparently (V5) and (R3) were arguing. I and (V10) went in room to try and calm him down. He was saying that (V5) threw milk on him. His roommate (R2) was shaking his head the whole time like no. We got his roommate out of the room to talk to him and asked him if what (R3) was saying was right. (R3) stated, He is a nut and none of that happened. Then (V7) came and got me and told me she wanted me to hear what (V10) was saying. (V10) was saying that (V5) was verbally aggressive with (R3). V9 was questioned regarding what was actually stated and V9 refused to answer. V9 stated, I did not here any of it between (R3 and V5). I did not report any of this to (V1). I do know that (V7) called (V1) because she used my phone and she said that he needed to call the facility and talk to (R3). On 12/20/22 at 10:00 AM, V5, Registered Nurse (RN), stated, I did not witness any staff to resident abuse, but we did have a resident to staff abuse. (R3) scratched (V7, Certified Nurse Assistant) arm. He called me a white bxxxh cxxt. He called (V9) a black bxxxh. He was being mean and throwing things. The staff were professional and did not seek out any type of retaliation. On 12/20/22 at 4:00 PM, V1, was made aware of the allegation of abuse, V1 stated, I was never made aware of an allegation of abuse. If I had been, (V5) would have been removed from the facility and I would have started an investigation. It is not the staff's job to determine if abuse happened. It is their job to let me know of concerns big or small and I will investigate them. I will follow the proper steps, notify agencies if need be and follow our policy. The Abuse Policy, dated 4/22, documents, Definitions; Abuse is the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain or mental anguish. It continues, Orientation and Training of Employees. Staff obligations to prevent and report abuse neglect, exploitation, mistreatment and misappropriation of resident property. It continues, Internal Reporting Requirements and Identification of Allegations: Employees are required to report any incident, allegation or suspicion of protentional abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment or misappropriation of resident property they observe, hear about, or suspect to the administrator immediately, or to an immediate supervisor who must immediately report it to the administrator. It continues, Protection of Residents. Employees of this facility who have been accused of abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment or misappropriation of resident property will be removed from resident contact immediately until the results of the investigation have been reviewed by the administrator.
CONCERN (D) 📢 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

ADL Care (Tag F0677)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide showers for 3 of 6 residents (R4, R5, R6) revi...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide showers for 3 of 6 residents (R4, R5, R6) reviewed for showers in the sample of 27. Findings include: 1. On 12/20/22 at 9:30 AM, R4 stated that she does not receive showers when she is supposed to. R4 stated today there was three call offs, and she probably won't get her shower today and that she frequently does not receive her showers. On 12/20/22 at 9:30 AM, R4's hair appears greasy and unkempt. R4's admission Profile, print date of 12/21/22, documents that R4 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of Heart Failure and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. R4's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents that R4 is cognitively intact and requires extensive assistance of 1 staff member for personal hygiene. R4's Care Plan, dated 11/5/21, documents, (R4) has an ADL (Activity of Daily Living) Self Care Performance Deficit History of displaced fracture of RT (right) shoulder BATHING: (R4) is totally dependent with assist of 1 to provide a bath and as necessary. R4's Shower Documentation, dated 12//20/22, documents from 11/20/22 - 12/20/22 R4 received a shower on 12/5/22, 12/9/22 and 12/16/22. 2. On 12/20/22 at 9:30 AM, R5 stated that she does not get her shower when she is supposed to and that she is lucky if she gets her shower when she is supposed to. On 12/20/22 at 9:30 AM, R5's hair appears to be greasy and unkempt. R5's admission Profile, print date of 12/21/22, documents that R5 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of Sepsis and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. R5's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that R5 is cognitively intact and requires extensive assistance from 1 staff member for personal hygiene. R5's Care Plan, dated 11/24/22, documents, The resident has an ADL self-care performance deficit. BATHING/SHOWERING: The resident requires assist of (1) staff member with bathing/showering. R5's Shower Sheets fails to document R5 receiving a shower between 11/22/22 through 11/29/22, 12/1/22 through 12/6/22,12/9/22 through 12/15/22 and on 12/16/22 R5 refused a shower. 3. On 12/20/22 at 9:45 AM, R6, stated, No, I don't get my showers the way that I should. I don't know when I got my last shower. On 2/20/22 at 9:45 AM, R6 has beard scruff, and his hair appears to be greasy. R6's admission Profile, print date of 12/21/22, documents that R6 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnosis of Seizures. R6's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that R6 is cognitively intact and requires limited assistance of 1 staff member for personal hygiene. R6's Care Plan, dated 11/5/21, documents, (R6) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit. BATHING: (R6) is able to: shower independently staff provides reminders and materials needed, limited participation from staff. R6's Shower Log from 11/20/22 through 12/20/22 documents R6 received a shower on 11/30/22, 12/3/22 and that R6 refused on 12/17/22. On 12/20/22 at 8:45 AM, V11, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), stated, We don't have enough staff some days to get everyone's shower done. I come in early most days so I know my people will get taken care of. They (the facility) schedules for enough people each day but then you have people that call off so then your shorted staffed. They can schedule for 10 people but these days 5 of those are going to call off. On 12/20/22 at 10:20 AM, V7, CNA, stated, Sometimes residents don't get their showers but if they are missed, they are to get a makeup shower. On 12/20/22 at 11:00 AM, V9, CNA, stated, We miss showers because we are short staffed. We should give make up showers but a lot of the times it is missed in communications or no time. On 12/21/22 at 10:00 AM, V2, Director of Nurses, (DON), stated that residents should get at least one shower a week and if they request a shower, they should get one. The policy Bathing - Shower and Tub Bath. dated 1/2018, documents, A shower, tub bath or bed / sponge bath will be offered according to resident's preference, no less than once per week or according to the resident's preferred frequency and as needed or requested.
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

Investigate Abuse (Tag F0610)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse, allowed alleged perpetrator to continue to work and failed to protect (R1, R2, R3, R7, R10 - R27) reviewed f...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse, allowed alleged perpetrator to continue to work and failed to protect (R1, R2, R3, R7, R10 - R27) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 27. Findings include: On 12/20/22 at 4:00 PM, V1, Administrator, was made aware of the allegation of abuse against (V5), V1 stated, I was never made aware of an allegation of abuse. If I had been, (V5) would have been removed from the facility and I would have started an investigation. It is not the staff's job to determine if abuse happened. It is their job to let me know of concerns big or small and I will investigate them. I will follow the proper steps, notify agencies if need be and follow our policy. On 12/22/22 at 2:50 PM, V1, stated that (V5) worked Saturday, 12/17/2022, from 5:55 AM until 2:10 PM and on Sunday, 12/18/2022, she worked from 5:54 AM until 2:18 PM. On 12/23/22 at 11:20 AM, V1, stated that V5 would not have had access to the entire building only the south hall. The facility Hall List, undated, documents that the South Hall has 21 residents residing on it. The Abuse Policy, dated 4/22, documents, Definitions; Abuse is the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain or mental anguish. It continues, Orientation and Training of Employees. Staff obligations to prevent and report abuse neglect, exploitation, mistreatment and misappropriation of resident property. It continues, Internal Reporting Requirements and Identification of Allegations: Employees are required to report any incident, allegation or suspicion of potential abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment or misappropriation of resident property they observe, hear about, or suspect to the administrator immediately, or to an immediate supervisor who must immediately report it to the administrator. It continues, Protection of Residents. Employees of this facility who have been accused of abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment or misappropriation of resident property will be removed from resident contact immediately until the results of the investigation have been reviewed by the administrator.
Nov 2022 2 deficiencies
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

Resident Rights (Tag F0550)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to answer call lights in a timely manner for 4 of 7 residents (R1, R2,...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to answer call lights in a timely manner for 4 of 7 residents (R1, R2, R4, R5) reviewed for resident rights in the sample of 7. Findings include: 1. On 11/15/2022 at 12:50 PM, R1 stated that on average it takes the staff over 30 minutes to answer his call light but when they turn it off and say they will be back in 10 minutes, it's a lot longer or they just don't come back. R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents that his cognition was intact. 2. On 11/15/2022 at 2:40 PM, R2 was sitting out in the hallway by her door with her call light on. R2 stated sometimes she has to wait over 30 minutes for someone to answer her call light and that sometimes the Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA) leave in the middle of care and don't come back. R2's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that her cognition was intact. 3. On 11/16/2022 at 8:55 AM, R4 stated that it does take the staff a long time to answer call lights and it's always over 30 minutes because they don't have enough help. R4 continued to state that the staff will walk in, shut off the call light and say they will be back, but they forget to come back. R4's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that her cognition was intact. 4. On 11/16/2022 at 8:45 AM, R5 stated that sometimes they (the staff) forget to come back to help me and sometimes it does take longer than 30 minutes for them to come and answer my call light. R5's MDS, dated 10/25/ 2022, documents that her cognition was intact. On 11/15/2022 at 2:50 PM, V6, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated that the CNA's disappear, and the residents have to wait longer than 30 minutes for help. She continued to state that the facility needs more help. On 11/16/2022 at 8:15 AM, V4, CNA, stated that call lights are answered no later than 30 minutes and if she tells a resident she will be back to help them, she comes back. On 11/16/2022 at 9:00 AM, V3, CNA, stated that she tries to answer the call lights as soon as possible but it's never longer than 30 minutes. She continued to state that if she tells a resident she will be back, she tries to get back there or sometimes she forgets. On 11/16/2022 at 9:10 AM , V1, Administrator, stated that she would expect the staff to answer call lights timely and if they tell the resident they will be right back she expects them to go back to that resident. The Resident Council Minutes, dated 11/03/2022, documented, Nursing: Seems we are still waiting a long time for staff and call lights in the evening and overnights. The facility's Call Light policy, dated 11/2021, documents residents' call lights will be answered in a timely manner.
CONCERN (F) 📢 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

Deficiency F0727 (Tag F0727)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to use the services of a Registered Nurse (RN) for at least eight hours daily. This has the potential to affect all 51 residents living in the...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to use the services of a Registered Nurse (RN) for at least eight hours daily. This has the potential to affect all 51 residents living in the Facility. Findings Include: The Facility's Daily Assignment sheets documented that the Facility did not have a RN for eight hours on 11/10/2022, 11/12/2022, 11/13/2022, 11/14/2022 and 11/15/2022. On 11/14/2022 at 2:00 PM, V1, Administrator, stated that on 11/11/2022, V2, Director of Nurses worked the floor and on the other days the nurses were all Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). She continued to state that they have hired 2 new RN's, one starts tomorrow (11/16/2022) and the other starts next week. They don't have a policy for RN staffing. They just follow the regulations. The Facility's Resident Matrix Form (CMS 802) dated 11/15/22022 documents there are 51 residents living in the Facility.
Nov 2022 3 deficiencies
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

Resident Rights (Tag F0550)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to answer call lights in a timely manner for 6 of 8 residents (R1, R2,...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to answer call lights in a timely manner for 6 of 8 residents (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6) reviewed for resident rights in the sample of 8. Findings include: 1. On 11/9/22 at 12:50 PM, R2 stated he couldn't get anyone to help him last night (11/8/22), he had spilled his water on himself, was wet and couldn't find his call light to use it and sat in it all night. R2's Face Sheet, undated, documents R2 has a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease. R2's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R2 is cognitively intact and requires assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). R2's Care Plan, dated 7/22/22, documents R2 has an ADL self-care deficit. The facility Concern Report, dated 10/4/22, documents R2's family expressed concerns about call lights and care. The concern was partially substantiated, and the corrective actions taken were to in-service staff. 2. On 11/9/22 at 1:10 PM, R3 stated they don't answer call lights and she's had to sit in her urine for an hour. R3's Face Sheet, undated, documents R3 has a diagnosis of Trimalleolar Fracture of the Right Lower Leg. R3's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R3 is cognitively intact and requires assistance with ADLs. R3's Care Plan, dated 9/16/22, documents R3 has an ADL self-care deficit. 3. On 11/9/22 at 1:45 PM, R1 stated they don't answer his call light timely, and it takes a half hour to 45 minutes on average, but he's had to wait up to an hour and a half to get help. R1 stated he's been incontinent due to having to wait. R1's Face Sheet, undated, documents R1 has a diagnosis of Muscle Wasting and Atrophy. R1's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R1 is cognitively intact and requires assistance with ADLs. R1's Care Plan, dated 9/18/19, documents R1 has an ADL self-care deficit. 4. On 11/9/22 at 1:50 PM, R6 stated it takes a long time for call lights to be answered and they aren't getting good care. R6 stated when he needs to go to the bathroom, they don't come, and he's urinated on himself and then has to sit in it until they come to clean him up. R6's Face Sheet, undated, documents R6 has a diagnosis of Hemiplegia. R6's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R6 has moderate cognitive impairment and requires assistance with ADLs. R6's Care Plan, dated 11/10/22, documents R6 has an ADL self-care performance deficit. 5. On 11/10/22 at 8:15 AM, R5 stated they don't answer his call light, they walk by or come in and say they'll be back but never come back. R5's Face Sheet, undated, documents R5 has a diagnosis of Hemiplegia. R5's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R5 is cognitively intact and requires assistance with ADLs. R5's Care Plan, dated 6/24/21, documents R5 has an ADL self-care deficit. 6. On 11/10/22 at 8:25 AM, R4 stated she's had to lay in her urine and feces for long periods of time because they don't answer her call light. R4's Face Sheet, undated, documents R4 has a diagnosis of a Right Femur Fracture. R4's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R4 is cognitively intact. R4's Care Plan, dated 11/4/22, documents R4 has an ADL self-care performance deficit. The Resident Council Minutes document the following: 10/13/22 - concern about staff and call light times on overnights being slow; 9/1/22 - Talked to Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) about staff and call light times, overnights are sometimes slow; 8/8/22 - Talked to ADON about staff and call light times, overnights are sometimes slow. On 11/9/22 at 12:55 AM, V4, Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA), stated it takes longer to answer call lights and clean them up because they don't have enough staff. On 11/9/22 at 1:00 PM, V5, CNA, stated it takes longer to answer call lights and clean the residents up because they don't have enough staff. On 11/9/22 at 2:20 PM, V6, CNA, stated the residents have to sit in their urine and feces longer and it takes longer to answer their call lights because they don't have enough staff. On 11/10/22 at 11:10 AM, V1, Administrator, stated call lights are expected to be answered within 15 minutes. The Call Light policy, dated 11/2021, documents residents call lights will be answered in a timely manner.
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

ADL Care (Tag F0677)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care for 8 of...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care for 8 of 8 residents (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8) reviewed for ADL care in the sample of 8. Findings include: 1. On 11/9/22 at 12:50 PM, R2 was observed in bed with his fingernails long and they had a brownish orange substance under them. R1 stated he has not been up today but doesn't want to get up. R1 stated before he went to the hospital, he got up but they haven't gotten him up since he's been back. R1 stated he couldn't get anyone to help him last night (11/8/22), he had spilled his water on himself and was wet, couldn't find his call light to use it and sat in it all night. R1 stated he hasn't had a shower for a while. R2's Face Sheet, undated, documents R2 has a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease. R2's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R2 is cognitively intact and requires assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and bathing did not occur. R2's Care Plan, dated 7/22/22, documents R2 has an ADL self-care deficit. R2's Bathing Report, documents R2's last shower was on 11/3/22. The facility Concern Report, dated 10/4/22, documents R2's family expressed concerns about call lights and care. The concern was partially substantiated, and the corrective actions taken were to in-service staff. 2. On 11/9/22 at 1:10 PM, R3 was observed up in her wheelchair in room, clean, dry, no odors. R3 stated she has not been getting her showers. R3's Face Sheet, undated, documents R3 has a diagnosis of Trimalleolar Fracture of the Right Lower Leg. R3's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R3 is cognitively intact and requires assistance with ADLs. R3's Care Plan, dated 9/16/22, documents R3 has an ADL self-care deficit. R3's Bathing Report, documents R3's last shower was on 10/24/22. 3. On 11/9/22 at 1:45 PM, R1 was observed in bed in room with a soured smell noted. R1 stated he's not getting his showers or care like he should. R1's Face Sheet, undated, documents R1 has a diagnosis of Muscle Wasting and Atrophy. R1's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R1 is cognitively intact and requires assistance with ADLs and bathing did not occur. R1's Care Plan, dated 9/18/19, documents R1 has an ADL self-care deficit. R1's Bathing Report, document R1 was last offered a shower on 10/24/22 and R1 refused. There is no documentation the R1 has been offered or given a shower since 10/24/22. 4. On 11/9/22 at 1:50 PM, R6 was observed in his room with a urine odor noted. R6 stated it takes a long time for call lights to be answered and they aren't getting good care. R6 stated when he needs to go to the bathroom, they don't come, and he's urinated on himself and then has to sit in it until they come to clean him up. R6 stated he isn't getting his showers, can't remember when he had one last. R6's Face Sheet, undated, documents R6 has a diagnosis of Hemiplegia. R6's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R6 has moderate cognitive impairment and requires assistance with ADLs. R6's Care Plan, dated 11/10/22, documents R6 has an ADL self-care performance deficit. R6's Bathing Report, documents R6's last shower was on 11/2/22. 5. On 11/9/22 at 2:05 PM, R8 was observed in her room in wheelchair, hair was greasy, and she had a sour smell. R8 stated the care used to be good but it sucks now. R8 stated she hasn't had a shower in more than 2 weeks. R8's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R8 is cognitively intact and requires assistance with ADLs and is dependent upon staff for bathing. R8's Care Plan, dated 4/18/17, documents R8 has an ADL self-care performance deficit. R8's Shower Sheets, document R8 last received a shower on 10/25/22. 6. On 11/10/22 at 8:10 AM, R7 was observed in her room in bed, hair greasy. R7 stated she had her hair washed last Wednesday (11/2/22) but didn't get a shower that day. R7 stated she's been back from the hospital for 3 weeks and has only had one shower since. R7's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R7 is cognitively intact, requires assistance with ADLs and bathing. R7's Care Plan, dated 4/13/22, documents R7 has an ADL self-care performance deficit. R7's Shower Sheets, document R7 last received a shower on 7/25/22. The facility Concern Report, dated 9/1/22, documents R7 expressed concerns about her shower schedule. The corrective action was resident received shower that evening. 7. On 11/10/22 at 8:15 AM, R5 was observed in his room in bed, hair was greasy, and he had a soured smell. R5 stated he hasn't had a shower since last week. R5 stated he wants to get out of bed and in his wheelchair, but they have to get help and never come back with help to get him up. R5 stated he can't get his colostomy bag changed when it's needed, and it's leaked on him, and he's had to sit in it and sometimes it takes hours to get cleaned up and the bag changed. R5 pulled back his cover and showed surveyor an area of a dried brown substance R5 stated it's been there for a week, and they haven't even cleaned that up. R5's Face Sheet, undated, documents R5 has a diagnosis of Hemiplegia. R5's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R5 is cognitively intact and requires assistance with ADLs and bathing did not occur. R5's Care Plan, dated 6/24/21, documents R5 has an ADL self-care deficit. R5's Shower Sheets, document that R5's last shower was on 10/8/22. The facility Concern Report, dated 10/18/22, documents R5 expressed concerns about his shower schedule and colostomy care. The concern was partially substantiated with a corrective action of shower schedule changed/updated, in-service all staff on colostomy care. 8. On 11/10/22 at 8:25 AM, R4 stated she's been here for about two weeks and hasn't had a shower since she was admitted . R4's Face Sheet, undated, documents R4 has a diagnosis of a Right Femur Fracture. R4's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R4 is cognitively intact. R4's Care Plan, dated 11/4/22, documents R4 has an ADL self-care performance deficit. R4's has not had any documented showers during her admission to the facility. The facility Concern Report, dated 11/4/22, documents R4's family expressed concern about the care of R4. The corrective actions taken spoke with family and in-serviced staff on customer service and rounding every 2 hours. On 11/9/22 at 12:55 AM, V4, Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA), stated they are unable to get up the residents that use a mechanical lift because they have to have 2 staff. V4 stated they will change them, clean them up but we have to prioritize them. V4 stated they can't do showers because they don't have the staff. V4 stated she does what she can, but she can't do it all. V4 stated she goes home crying because she can't get it all done and give the residents the care they deserve. On 11/9/22 at 1:00 PM, V5, CNA, stated it takes longer to answer call lights and clean the residents up because they don't have enough staff. On 11/9/22 at 2:20 PM, V6, CNA, stated they usually have 4 CNAs on evenings but that's not enough. V6 stated they need more CNAs. V6 stated the residents aren't getting the care they need. V6 stated the residents have to sit in their urine and feces longer and it takes longer to answer their call lights. V6 stated sometimes they are able to give the residents their showers. On 11/10/22 at 11:10 AM, V1, Administrator, stated she expects the residents to be given their showers and ADL care be provided. The Bathing policy, dated 11/2012, documents the purpose is to ensure resident's cleanliness to maintain proper hygiene and dignity. A shower/tub bath or sponge bath will be offered according to the resident's preference, no less than once per week.
CONCERN (F) 📢 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

Deficiency F0725 (Tag F0725)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide an adequate number of Certified Nurses Assistants (CNA) to ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide an adequate number of Certified Nurses Assistants (CNA) to provide care to its residents. The failure has the potential to affect all 51 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: 1. On 11/9/22 at 1:10 PM, R3 stated they need more CNAs. R3 stated they only had one CNA this morning, she needed to urinate and get out of bed, no one came to help her, so she had to get herself onto her commode, clean herself up and then in her wheelchair. R3 stated she isn't supposed to do that on her own because she is unsteady, but she didn't have a choice it was either urinate on herself or get herself up. R3 stated she has not been getting her showers. R3 stated they normally only have one CNA working on her hallway and they can't do it, they don't answer call lights and she's had to sit in her urine for an hour. R3 stated the CNAs come in her room crying because they can't get to them for sometimes and hour to an hour and a half. R3 stated they're good aides and try to do their best but they need more help, they are scrambling just to take care of them. R3 stated she often has to stay up and can't get back into bed when she wants because they don't have the staff to help her. R3 stated she has a sore on the back of her thigh that is infected, and it needs to stay clean and dry, and she needs to lay down because it gets to hurting. R3's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R3 is cognitively intact. 2. On 11/9/22 at 1:45 PM, R1 was observed in bed in his room with a soured smell noted. R1 stated he's not getting his showers or care like he should. R1 stated they are short staffed on CNAs on all shifts. R1 stated they only have one CNA on the hallway and the office people don't come out to help. R1's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R1 is cognitively intact. 3. On 11/9/22 at 1:50 PM, R6 was observed in his room with a urine odor noted. R6 stated they need more CNAs. R6 stated it takes a long time for call lights to be answered and they aren't getting good care. R6 stated when he needs to go to the bathroom, they don't come, and he's urinated on himself and then has to sit in it until they come to clean him up. R6 stated he isn't getting his showers, can't remember when he had one last. R6's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R6 has moderate cognitive impairment. 4. On 11/9/22 at 2:05 PM, R8 was observed in her room in wheelchair, hair was greasy, and she had a sour smell. R8 stated they need more CNAs. R8 stated the care used to be good but it sucks now. R8 stated she hasn't had a shower in more than two weeks. R8's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R8 is cognitively intact. 5. On 11/10/22 at 8:10 AM, R7 was observed in her room in bed, hair greasy. R7 stated they need more CNAs. R7 stated she had her hair washed last Wednesday (11/2/22) but didn't get a shower that day. R7 stated she's been back from the hospital for three weeks and has only had one shower since. R7's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R7 is cognitively intact. 6. On 11/10/22 at 8:15 AM, R5 was observed in his room in bed, hair was greasy, and he had a soured smell. R5 stated they need more CNAs. R5 states he has complained to management but it goes in one ear and out the other, they don't care. States he can't get his colostomy bag changed when it's needed, and it's leaked on him, and he's had to sit in it and sometimes it takes hours to get cleaned up and the bag changed. R5 pulled back his cover and showed surveyor an area of a dried brown substance States it's been there for a week when his bag leaked, and they haven't even cleaned that up. R5 stated he hasn't had a shower since last week. R5 stated he wants to get out of bed in his wheelchair, but they have to get help and never come back with help to get him up. R5 stated he can't get his colostomy bag changed when it's needed, and it's leaked on him, and he's had to sit in it and sometimes it takes hours to get cleaned up and the bag changed. R5 pulled back his cover and showed surveyor an area of a dried brown substance R5 stated it's been there for a week, and they haven't even cleaned that up. R5's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R5 is cognitively intact. 7. On 11/10/22 at 8:25 AM, R4 stated they need more CNAs and she's had to stay in bed if they don't have enough staff to get her up. R4's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R4 is cognitively intact. On 11/9/22 at 12:55 AM, V4, Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA), stated they only have three CNAs today, one on each hall. V4 stated they need more CNAs on all shifts. V4 stated they are unable to get up the residents that use a mechanical lift because they have to have two staff. V4 stated they will change them, clean them up but we have to prioritize them. V4 stated they can't do showers because they don't have the staff. V4 stated it takes longer to answer call lights and clean them up because they don't have enough staff. V4 stated she does what she can, but she can't do it all. V4 stated she goes home crying because she can't get it all done and give the residents the care they deserve. On 11/9/22 at 1:00 PM, V5, CNA, stated they need more CNAs on all shifts, there should be two on a hall but there's only three for the entire building for 50 plus residents. V5 stated she goes home crying because she can't do everything. V5 stated she can't always get the residents out of bed because she doesn't have any help. V5 stated it takes longer to answer call lights and clean the residents up because they don't have enough staff. V5 stated she has had to take care of up to 20 residents at a time and you can't get everything done. V5 stated she tries to get the resident showers done but it's hard to get them all done. On 11/9/22 at 2:20 PM, V6, CNA, stated they usually have four CNAs on evenings but that's not enough. V6 stated they need more CNAs. V6 stated the residents aren't getting the care they need. V6 stated the residents have to sit in their urine and feces longer and it takes longer to answer their call lights because they don't have enough staff. On 11/9/22 at 2:30 PM, V1, Administrator stated staffing is based on the census and acuity of care. V1 stated they normally staff with four CNAs on days, four CNAs on evenings and 2-3 CNAs on nights. V1 stated they always have two nurses on each shift. V1 stated they are actively hiring and use agency. V1 stated they are offering a sign on bonus and raised the wages. The Facility assessment dated 10/2021 - 9/1/22, documents under the staffing plan that the average number of nurses aids needed is 11. The Resident Census and Conditions of Residents (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Form 672), dated 11/9/22, documents the facility has 51 residents residing in the facility.
Nov 2022 12 deficiencies 2 Harm
SERIOUS (G)

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide care to promote healing and the prevent deteri...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide care to promote healing and the prevent deterioration of Moisture Associated Dermatitis for 2 of 16 residents (R5, R26) reviewed for quality of care in the sample of 37. This failure resulted in the worsening of R26's Moisture Dermatitis. Findings include: 1.R26's admission Record, dated 10/31/22, documents, that R26 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of Urinary Tract Infection and Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis. R26's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents that R26 is severely cognitively impaired, requires extensive assistance of one staff member for bed mobility, transfer, toileting, and personal hygiene. This MDS also documents R26 is always incontinent of bowel and bladder. R26's Care Plan, dated 9/2/22, documents, I am risk for a skin impairment r/t (related to) aging / disease process, decreased mobility. Intervention: Keep skin clean and dry. Use lotion on dry skin. R26's Care Plan, dated 10/20/22, documents, (R26) has an actual skin impairment of MASD to right and left buttock. Intervention: Treatment as ordered. Wound doctor to assess and treat as needed. R26's Care Plan, undated, documents, I have alteration in urinary elimination: Urinary incontinence r/t (related to) Impaired mobility, Lack of sensation. Intervention: Incontinence management program prn (as needed). Monitor for incontinence and change as needed. R26's Specialty Physician Wound Notes, dated 10/20/22, documents Site 1 Non-Pressure wound of the right buttocks full thickness. Etiology: Moisture Associated Skin Damage. Duration: greater than 7 days. Wound Size: 1.0 x (by) 0.5 x 0.1 cm (centimeters) with odor. It also documents, Additional Wound Detail PT (patient) has developed new buttock wounds due to moisture. Chemical Cauterization of hypergranulation tissue performed on Buttock wound with topical anesthetic to facilitate healing. This Note also documents Site 2 Non-Pressure wound of the left buttocks full thickness. Etiology: Moisture Associated Skin Damage. Duration: greater than 7 days. Wound Size: 4.5 x 2.5 x 0.1 cm. On 10/26/22 at 3:37 PM, V18, Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA), entered R26's room. R26 was sitting in his recliner wearing light gray sweatpants. V18 stated that he was not aware of R26 being wet and that he just was assigned to this hall. The front of R26's pants were visibly wet. V18 stood R26 up and transferred him to bed. R26's back of sweatpants were visibly wet from his waistband to the middle of his thigh. V18 removed R26's urine and feces soiled incontinent brief. R26's buttocks, scrotum and groin were fire engine red. R26's buttocks had dry sticky feces on it. R26 has 2 moisture associated wounds on the upper left and right sacrum the approximate size of a dime. The wound beds were red. V18 stated that R26's skin is usually not red and that the areas to his sacrum are not new. R26's Specialty Physician Wound Notes, dated 10/27/22, documents Site 1 Non-Pressure wound of the right buttocks full thickness. Etiology: Moisture Associated Skin Damage. Duration: greater than 14 days. Wound Size: 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.1 cm. Wound Progress: Deteriorated. It also documents, Additional Wound Detail Since the last visit he has developed another small ulcerative area in the region. This Note also documents Site 2 Non-Pressure wound of the left buttocks full thickness. Etiology: Moisture Associated Skin Damage. Duration: greater than 14 days. Wound Size: 0.5 x 0.7 x 0.1 cm with scab. Wound Progress: Improved. On 10/27/22 at 10:45 AM, V9, Assistant Director of Nurses (ADON)/Wound Nurse, stated that R26 should not be saturated in urine at any time and that it is not good for his wound healing. V9 stated, This really makes me mad to hear. 2. R5's Order Summary Report, dated 10/26/22, documents R5 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of Dysphagia, Obstructive and Reflux Uropathy, Urinary Tract Infection and Acquired absence of left and right leg above the knee amputations. R5's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that R5 is severely cognitively impaired and requires extensive assistance of 2 staff members for bed mobility, totally dependent on 2 staff members for transfers and extensive assistance of 1 staff member for toileting and personal hygiene. This MDS also documents R5 has an indwelling catheter and is always incontinent of stool. R5's Care Plan, undated, documents, Resident has an actual skin impairment of MASD (moisture associated skin dermatitis). Interventions: Encourage good nutrition and hydration in order to promote healthier skin. Minimize pressure over boney prominences. Treatment as ordered. R5's Order Summary Report, dated 10/26/22, documents, Collagenase Powder. Apply to sacrum and right buttock every day shift Mon (Monday), Wed (Wednesday), Fri (Friday) for Skin. Cleanse area apply collagen powder and hydrocolloid (a dressing). On 10/26/22 at 3:16 PM, V19, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated, I am going to put (R5's) treatment on his bottom. V19 entered R5's room's, uncovered R5 and rolled R5 onto his side. V19 unfastened R5's incontinent brief. R5's brief was soiled with a large amount of stool. V19 refastened the incontinent brief and stated, He needs to be cleaned up. I will let my aide know. V19 left the room. On 10/26/22 from 3:16 PM until 4:35 PM, R5 was continually observed. No staff entered R5's room to provide R5 with incontinent care leaving R5's skin exposed to the feces. On 10/26/22 at 4:35 PM, V18 was questioned if V19 had told him R5 was soiled and needed to be cleaned up, V18 stated, (V19) did not tell me a thing. I didn't know. On 10/26/22 at 4:40 PM, V18 entered R5's room. V18 removed R5's incontinent brief. R5's has a suprapubic urinary catheter. R5's incontinent brief was soiled with a large amount of stool. R5's bedding, gown and bed pad was wet. V18 using a washcloth had to make multiple wipes with the cloths to remove the dried-on stool from R5's buttocks. R5 also had dried stool on his scrotum and V18 needed to use multiple wipes with a washcloth to remove it. R5's buttocks and scrotum were red. R5 had 2 non - pressure wounds, both wounds did not have a dressing on them. The sacrum wound was a small area. The wound bed had granulation tissue. The right upper buttocks had a small area with slough and granulation tissue. V18 completed care for R5. When asked why R5's bedding and gown were wet on the back, V18 stated, (R5's) catheter leaks. R5's Specialty Physician Wound Evaluation, dated 10/27/22, documents Site 2 Non-pressure wound Sacrum Full Thickness. Etiology: Moisture Associated Skin Damage. Duration: greater than 15 days. Wound Size: 1.0 x 3 x 0.2 cm (centimeters). Wound Progress: Deteriorated. This evaluation also documents, Site 3 Non-pressure wound of the Right, Upper, Medial Buttock Full Thickness. Etiology: Moisture Associated Skin Damage. Duration: greater than 15 days. Wound Size: 0.3 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm. with 10% slough. Wound Progress: Improved. Surgical excisional debridement was performed on Site 3. On 11/1/22 at 12:00 PM, V1, Administrator, stated that the facility did not have a Moisture Associated Dermatitis policy.
SERIOUS (G) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Incontinence Care (Tag F0690)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide timely and complete incontinence and catheter care for 5 of 5 residents (R5, R8, R16, R26, R206) reviewed for incontinent care in the sample of 37. This failure resulted in R206 feeling demeaned and experiencing pain during incontinent care. Findings include: 1. R206's Care Plan, dated 10/19/2022, documents, The resident has an ADL (activities of daily living) self-care performance deficit It continues, TOILET USE: The resident requires (1) assist with toileting. Resident is incontinent of B&B (bowel & bladder) and wears briefs It also documents, I am at risk for a skin impairment r/t (related to) incontinence It continues, Keep skin clean and dry. Use lotion on dry skin. R206's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents that R206 is cognitively intact. It also documents that R206 is occasionally incontinent and of urine, frequently incontinent of bowel and requires extensive assistance of 1 staff with toileting. On 10/25/2022 at 10:10 AM, V14, Physical Therapist, notified V9, Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), and V10, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), of R206 have soiled pants and requiring assistance. On 10/25/20022 at 11:30 AM, R206 stated that he would like to get cleaned up. R206 stated that he does not like sitting in his own feces. R206 stated that he doesn't like it and it's demeaning. R206 stated that he is a man, and this is not right. R206 then lowered his head and would not make eye contact. On 10/25/2022 at 12:24 PM, V14 stated that when she entered R206's room at 12:15 PM she noticed that R206 was sitting in the same position she left him and R206 had not been changed. V14 stated that she notified the ADON. Based on 15-minute observation intervals, R206 remained sitting in the wheelchair in the same soiled pants without benefit of incontinent care on 10/25/2022 from 10:10 AM to 1:00 PM. On 10/25/2022 at 1:00 PM V10, CNA, and V11, CNA, assisted R206 with incontinent care. V10 and V11 assisted R206 into a standing position. R206 pants were soiled with bowel. V10 and V11 assisted R206 into the bathroom and pulled R206 pants down. V11 attempted to remove R206's incontinent brief. The incontinent brief was stuck to R206's buttocks. V11 pulled the incontinent brief off and R206 yelled Ouch. V10 then, using a washcloth and soap, cleansed the dried bowel from R206's buttocks. R206 observed with facial grimacing and asked, What are you doing back there? V10 continued to cleanse the buttocks and anal area. V10 and V11 then applied an undergarment and pants and assisted R206 into his wheelchair. V10 did not cleanse R206's penis and scrotum. On 10/25/2022 at 1:20 PM, when asked if he have any pain when cleaned by the CNAs, R206 stated, Yeah. It didn't feel good. On 10/26/2022 at 3:02 PM, V11, Corporate RN (Registered Nurse), stated that she would expect the staff to clean all areas of incontinence including the penis and scrotum. V11 stated that she expects the staff to perform catheter care when performing incontinent care. V11 stated that she expects staff to perform care in a timely manner. V11 stated that sitting in feces for waiting for 3 hours is not timely. On 10/26/2022 at 3:30 PM, V9, Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), stated that she did not hear therapy say that R206 was dirty. V9 stated that there is no excuse. 2. R8's Care Plan, dated 10/18/2022, documents that (R8) has an indwelling Catheter r/t neurogenic bladder and self-catheterization in the community. (R8) was retaining urine in the hospital and a Foley was placed. He failed voiding trials. Refuses Secure device for foley It continues Catheter care every shift and PRN (as needed) R8's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that R8 is cognitively intact, frequently incontinent of bowel and requires extensive assist for toileting. R8's Physician Order Sheet (POS), dated 10/25/2022 documents Urinary Tract Infection as diagnosis. On 10/25/2022 at 10:07 AM, observed V9, ADON, and V10, CNA, perform incontinent care. R8 was incontinent of bowel. V9 and V10 pulled down R8's pants to his ankles. V9 and V10 then turned R8 onto his right side and V10 cleansed R8's anus and left buttock. V9 and V10 then turned R8 onto his right side and V10 cleansed R8's left buttock. V9 and V10 then turned R8 onto her back and cleansed R8's left and right groin. V9 and V10 then applied R8's undergarment. V10 did not cleanse R8's scrotum, penis and did not perform catheter care. 3. On 10/27/2022 at 09:05 AM, V11, CNA, cleansed R16's abdominal fold with a wet washcloth with peri wash on it, flipped washcloth over cleansed from abdominal fold down into left groin area. Then she took another wet washcloth with peri wash on it and cleansed the right groin area. V11 did not cleanse R16's labia or perineal area nor did she rinse off the peri wash or dry R16's abdominal fold or bilateral groin areas. V11 doffed her gloves and donned another pair without benefit of hand hygiene and assisted V10, CNA, with rolling R16 onto her left side. V11 removed urine-soaked incontinent brief, with gloved hands, took a wet washcloth, cleansed her right hip and rectal area, with a wet washcloth that had peri wash on it. There was peri wash on R16's right hip and V11 did not rinse off or dry the right hip. R16's Care Plan, dated 08/04/2020 documented Provide peri care after each incontinent episode R16's MDS, dated [DATE], documented R16's cognition was moderately impaired, that she requires extensive assist of 2 staff for toileting and that she was frequently incontinent of urine and occasionally incontinent of her bowels. The facility's policy, Incontinence Care, dated 10/2022, documented, a. Wash the labia first then groin areas. 4. R5's Order Summary Report, dated 10/26/22, documents R5 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of Dysphagia, Obstructive and Reflux Uropathy, Urinary Tract Infection and Acquired absence of left and right leg above the knee amputations. R5's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that R5 is severely cognitively impaired and requires extensive assistance of 2 staff members for bed mobility, totally dependent on 2 staff members for transfers and extensive assistance of 1 staff member for toileting and personal hygiene. This MDS also documents R5 has an indwelling catheter and is always incontinent of stool. On 10/26/22 at 3:16 PM, V19, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated, I am going to put (R5's) treatment on his bottom. V19 entered R5's room's, uncovered R5 and rolled R5 onto his side. V19 unfastened R5's incontinent brief. R5's brief was soiled with a large amount of stool. V19 refastened the incontinent brief and stated, He needs to be cleaned up. I will let my aide know. V19 left the room. On 10/26/22 from 3:16 PM until 4:35 PM R5 was continually observed. No staff entered R5's room to provide R5 with incontinent care. On 10/26/22 at 4:35 PM, when asked if V19 had told him R5 was soiled and needed to be cleaned up, V18 stated, (V19) did not tell me a thing. I didn't know. On 10/26/22 at 4:40 PM, V18 entered R5's room. V18 removed R5's incontinent brief. R5 had a suprapubic urinary catheter. R5's incontinent brief was soiled with a large amount of stool. R5's bedding, gown and bed pad was wet. V18 using a washcloth had to make multiple wipes with the cloths to remove the dried-on stool from R5's buttocks. R5 also had dried stool on his scrotum and V18 needed to use multiple wipes with a washcloth to remove it. R5's buttocks and scrotum were red. V18 completed care for R5. When asked why R5's bedding and gown were wet on the back, V18 stated, (R5's) catheter leaks. 5. R26's admission Record, dated 10/31/22, documents, that R26 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of Urinary Tract Infection and Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis. R26's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that R26 is severely cognitively impaired, requires extensive assistance of one staff member for bed mobility, transfer, toileting and personal hygiene. This MDS also documents R26 is always incontinent of bowel and bladder. R26's Care Plan, undated, documents, I have alteration in urinary elimination: Urinary incontinence r/t Impaired mobility, Lack of sensation. Intervention: Incontinence management program prn (as needed). Monitor for incontinence and change as needed. On 10/26/22 at 3:37 PM, V18, CNA, entered R26's room. R26 was sitting in his recliner wearing light gray sweatpants. V18 stated that he was not aware of R26 being wet and that he just was assigned to this hall. The front of R26's pants were visibly wet. V18 stood R26 up and transferred him to bed. R26's back of sweatpants were visibly wet from his waistband to the middle of his thigh. V18 removed R26's urine and feces soiled incontinent brief. R26's buttocks, scrotum and groin were fire engine red. R26's buttocks had dry sticky feces on it. On 10/27/22 at 10:45 AM, V9, ADON / Wound Nurse, stated that R26 should not be saturated in urine at any time and that it is not good for his wound healing. V9 stated, This really makes me mad to hear. On 11/1/22 at 2:00 PM, V12, Regional Nurse Consultant, stated, Staff should be checking on residents every 2 hours more if needed for incontinence. All areas that were soiled should be cleansed. The facility policy, dated 10/2022, documents, Purpose: To prevent excoriation and skin breakdown, discomfort and maintain dignity. Guidelines: Incontinent resident will be checked periodically in accordance with the assessed incontinent episodes or approximately every 2 hours and provided perineal and genital care after each episode. 4. Soap one cloth at a time to wash genitalia using a clean part of the cloth for each swipe. A. Wash the labia first then groin areas. B. Rinse with remaining cloth using clean surfaces for all three surface areas (female). Do not place soiled soapy cloths back in clean water basin until procedure completed. May drape soiled cloths over the side of the wash basin, or place directly in soiled linen plastic bag. In the male resident, wash penis first, turn the resident to the side, then wash perineal area. C. Clean/ rinse inner / upper thigh areas to remove urine moisture. 5. Observe for redness, irritation and discharge. 6. Gently pat area dry with a towel from anterior to posterior. 7. Assist resident to turn to side away from you. 8. Using the final rinse cloth, from front washing, wash and rinse the peri-anal area. Pat dry. 9. Change gloves and perform hand hygiene.
CONCERN (D) 📢 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

ADL Care (Tag F0677)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide assistance with hygiene and grooming for resi...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide assistance with hygiene and grooming for residents needing assistance with personal care for 1 of 4 residents (R43) reviewed for Activity of Daily Living (ADL) care in a sample of 37. Findings include: R43's Care Plan, dated 8/19/21, documents (R43) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit It also documents Bathing: the resident requires (1) staff participation with bathing. It continues Personal Hygiene/Oral care: (R43) requires one staff participation with personal hygiene and oral care. EATING: the resident requires (cueing and assistance) to eat. R43's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents that R43 is severely cognitively impaired. It also documents that she requires extensive assist of 2 person for personal hygiene and dressing and dependent on two persons for bathing. On 10/25/22 at 10:57 AM R43 was sitting in her wheelchair appearing unkempt. R43 was sitting in the hallway in a high traffic area with facial hair on chin and her black pants soiled with white substance on lap. On 10/26/22 at 11:35 AM V13, R43's Power of Attorney, stated that R43 took pride in herself and was always clean. V13 stated that she and her sister has come in to visit R43 and she was dirty. V13 stated that R43 had dirty clothes after meals, and it takes a long time to get changed. V13 stated that her clothing is stained after the meals, and she is usually wet. V13 stated that they notify the staff and wait long periods of time to get care. V13 stated that her concern with R43's care is that she sits for long periods of time dirty. V13 stated that she sits in urine. V13 stated that she has notified the people at the facility and still waits long periods of time to be changed. V13 stated that R43 would be embarrassed if she had facial hair and was dirty with dirty clothes. On 11/1/2022 at 2:00 PM V12, Corporate Registered Nurse, stated that oral care should be performed when a resident gets up in the morning and before bed at night. V12 stated that personal care should be done after meals as well. V12 stated that the residents should always look clean and well kempt. The facility did not provide a policy for ADL care.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Tag F0686)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to treat pressure ulcers per physician's orders and faile...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to treat pressure ulcers per physician's orders and failed to provide turning and repositioning to prevent the worsening of pressure ulcers for 2 of 3 residents (R13 and R48) reviewed for pressure ulcers in the sample of 37. Findings include: 1. R48's Physician Order (PO), dated 10/17/2022, documents Silver Sulfadiazine (SSD) 1 % Cream apply to sacrum topically every day shift for skin cleanse area and apply SSD and alginate rope with silver every day. R48's Care Plan, dated 10/19/2022, documents that I am at risk for a skin impairment r/t (related to) fragile skin. It continues Treatment as ordered. It also documents Resident has an actual skin impairment of MASD (Moisture Associated Dermatitis) to sacrum. Treatment as ordered. R48's Wound Evaluation & Management Summary, dated 10/20/2022, documents dressing Treatment Plan Alginate Calcium w (with)/silver and foam dressing with border. R48's October 2022 Treatment Administration Record (TAR), documents alginate rope with silver-apply with SSD to sacrum Q (every day) shift one time a day for skin with start date of 10/17/22. This TAR has no documentation R48 received this treatment on 10/19, 10/20, 10/21, 10/23, 10/24, 10/25, 10/26/22. On 10/25/2022 from 10:27 AM to 12:50 PM, based upon 15-minute observations, R48 was lying in bed on her back without the benefit of repositioning. On 10/25/2022 at 12:50 PM V10, Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA), repositioned R48 onto her side. At that time, R48's pressure ulcer to her sacrum did not have a dressing in place. On 10/27/2022 at 3:00 PM R48 was lying in bed on her back. V22, CNA, assisted R48 with incontinent care. R48 was incontinent of bowel. V22 assisted R48 onto her left side and removed the incontinent brief revealing a large amount of soft stool. R48's pressure ulcer to the sacrum did not have a dressing in place. There was stool in R48's wound bed. Peri wound was macerated. On 11/1/22 at 11:55 AM V9, Assistant Director of Nursing, stated that R48 should have a dressing to her sacrum. V9 stated that the treatment should be performed as ordered. V9 stated that the MASD on R48's sacrum was the pressure ulcer to the coccyx that reopened. When asked why it was documented as MASD, V9 stated that V23, Wound Doctor, diagnosed the area. On 11/1/2022 at 1:27 PM V23 stated that he would expect the facility to follow the orders that he prescribes. V23 stated that performing the treatment as prescribed would absolutely improve the potential and help the wound heal. When asked why the wound was diagnosed as MASD, V23 stated that the wound was present upon him seeing the resident for the first time. V23 stated that the facility did not provide him with the information of the wound being a reopened pressure ulcer. V23 stated that he will change his documentation and possibly the treatment. 2. R13's Face Sheet, print date of 10/26/22, documents that R13 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of Hypertension and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with lower urinary tract. R13's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents that R13 is cognitively intact and requires extensive assist of 2 staff members for bed mobility. R13's Care Plan, undated, documents, The resident has pressure area to sacrum r/t (related to) immobility and incontinence. Intervention: Administer treatments as ordered and monitor for effectiveness. R13's Specialty Physician Wound Evaluation notes, dated 10/13/22, documents, Stage 4 Pressure Wound Sacrum Full Thickness. Etiology: Pressure. Wound Size: 1.5 x 1.0 x 0.1 cm. Wound Progress: Deteriorated. Dressing Treatment Plan: Triad paste apply twice daily and as needed for 30 days. On 10/26/22 at 8:50 AM, V16, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), provide indwelling urinary catheter care for R13. R13 was rolled over so V16 could wash his buttocks. An open pressure ulcer area the approximate size of a quarter was noted on R13's upper sacrum area and dressing was noted to be on an area below. The dressing was partially secured to R13's skin. V16 removed the dressing and stated that the area is a new area since she had worked with R13. The pressure ulcer was the approximate size of a quarter. The wound bed was moist and red. On 10/26/22 at 10:45 AM, V15, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), provided pressure ulcer care for R13. V15 cleansed the upper sacrum pressure ulcer, the lower sacrum pressure ulcer, the left buttock pressure ulcer, and the right buttock pressure ulcer. V15 measured the 3 new areas at this time. The center pressure ulcer was 2.2 centimeters (cm) x 1 cm, the left buttock linear pressure ulcer is 1.5 cm x 0.1cm and the right linear pressure ulcer is 3.0 cm x 0.5 cm. V15 placed Triad wound cream in a medicine cup. V15 donned gloves, with a gloved pointer and index finger V15 placed her fingers in the medication cup and obtained some Triad Cream. V15 put some of the cream on the upper sacrum pressure ulcer and then the lower sacrum pressure ulcer. V15 then with a gloved thumb placed her thumb into the medication cup and obtained some Triad cream, V15 wiped the Triad cream on the left buttock pressure ulcer and then onto the right buttock pressure ulcer. R13's Nurse's Note, dated 10/26/2022 at 10:02 AM, documents, During treatment administration to sacrum, res (resident) noted to have new open areas. Area #1 L (left) buttock, circular. red. non-blanchable. small amount of bloody drainage noted. stage 2. measures 2.2 cm (centimeters) in length x 1 cm wide with 0.1 cm depth. Area #2 that is located below #1 closest to the middle of buttock, red. superficial. stage 2. no drainage noted. measures 3 cm long x 0.5 cm wide. Area #3 is outermost on the left buttock. stage 1. non blanchable red line. no drainage. measures 1.5 cm long and 0.1 cm wide. Triad cream was applied to these areas while putting triad cream on sacrum. MD (V23 Wound Doctoral Doctor) notified via fax regarding new areas and request for Triad cream order for these new areas as well. pending reply. R13's Order Summary Report, dated 10/26/22, documents, Triad Hydrophilic Wound Dress Paste. Apply to sacrum topically every day and evening for Skin. R13's Specialty Physician Wound Evaluation notes, dated 10/27/22, documents, Stage 4 Pressure Wound Sacrum Full Thickness. Etiology: Pressure. Wound Size: 4.0 x 2.5 x 0.1 cm. Wound Progress: Deteriorated. Dressing Treatment Plan. Primary Dressing: Collagen powder apply three times per week for 30 days. Secondary Dressing: Hydrocolloid sheet (thin) apply three times per week for 30 days. Stage 2 Pressure Wound of the Left, Medial Buttock Partial Thickness. Etiology: Pressure. Wound Size: 2.2 x 1.0 x 0.1 cm. Duration greater than 4 days. Dressing Treatment Plan. Primary Dressing: Collagen powder apply three times per week for 30 days. Secondary Dressing: Hydrocolloid sheet (thin) apply three times per week for 30 days. R13's Treatment Administration Record, dated 10/31/22, failed to document the new pressure ulcer dressings treatments the Physician ordered on 10/27/22. On 10/31/22 at 3:30 PM, V9, stated, (R13's) wound treatment was changed on Thursday by the wound doctor but it was not entered into the system until today (Monday). On 10/27/22 at 10:25 AM, V9, Assistant Director of Nurses / Wound Nurse (ADON), stated that nursing staff should not go from one wound or pressure ulcer to the next wound or pressure ulcer without changing their gloves. V9 stated that you never treat multiple areas as one area. V9 stated all new areas should be reported to her as soon as possible and the nurse should document on the wound in the chart. On 11/1/22 at 2:00 PM, V12, Regional Nurse Consultant, stated, Staff should provide all prescribed treatments and medications. The facility policy Pressure Ulcer Prevention, dated 10/22, documents, fails to document treatment guidelines for pressure ulcers, documenting or reporting of new pressure ulcers.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Unnecessary Medications (Tag F0759)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to administer medications as prescribed. There were 26 opportunities with 3 errors resulting in a 11.54% medication error rate. T...

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Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to administer medications as prescribed. There were 26 opportunities with 3 errors resulting in a 11.54% medication error rate. The error involved 1 resident (R22) in the sample of 37 out of 6 residents observed during medication administration. Findings include: On 10/25/22 at 8:40 AM, V8 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), gave R22 her morning medications. V8 gave R22 a multivitamin instead of the ordered multivitamin with mineral. V8 gave R22 2 puffs of Stiolto Respimat 2.5 microgram (mcg) inhaler instead of the 1 puff ordered. V8 failed to give R22 her ordered Cholecalciferol 1000-unit tablet. R22's Order Summary, dated October 2022, documents, Cholecalciferol Tablet 1000 unit. Give 2 tablet by mouth one time a day for supplement, Multiple Vitamins - Minerals Tablet. Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for wound healing, Stiolto Respimat Aerosol Solution 2.5 - 2.5 MCG/ ACT. 1 puff inhale orally two times a day related to Acute Respiratory Failure with Hypercapnia. On 10/25/22 at 8:42 AM, when asked why she gave R22 2 puffs of the inhaler, V8 stated, I thought that is what it was. On 10/25/22 at 2:39 PM, V5, Registered Nurse (RN), Regional VP (Vice President of Operations), stated that she expects the nurses to follow physician orders. The Medication Administration Policy, effective 10/2022, documents, Medications must be administered in accordance with a physician's order, e.g. (for example), the right resident, right medication, right dosage, right route and right time.
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0804 (Tag F0804)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the Facility failed to maintain safe and palatable food temperatures for 4 o...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the Facility failed to maintain safe and palatable food temperatures for 4 of 4 residents (R10, R13, R25, R44) reviewed for food palatability in the sample of 37. Findings include: 1. On 10/26/22 at 12:47 PM, sample meal tray temperatures were obtained after the last resident hall tray was served using a calibrated metal thermometer. The sweet and sour pork was 121.4º Fahrenheit (F), steamed rice was 113.5º F, garlic green beans were 120º F, and marinated slaw was 68.9º F. 2. R10's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R10 is cognitively intact. On 10/25/2022 at 9:38 AM, R10 stated the food is not good and the chicken and pork are tough and hard to chew and cut. 3. R13's MDS dated [DATE] documents R13 is cognitively intact. On 10/25/22 at 10:37 AM, R13 stated, The food is always cold. I eat in my room. I can hear the cart come down the hall and it takes a long time before my tray gets here. On 10/26/22 at 8:45 AM, R13 stated, My breakfast was cold this morning again. R13's Facility Concern/Compliment Form dated 8/19/22 documents, Food is always cold. 4. R25's MDS dated [DATE] documents R25 is cognitively intact. On 10/25/22 at 10:47 AM, R25 stated, I eat in my room. The food is cold when it gets to me. The meat it usually tough. I think it's the cheap meat. 5. R44's MDS dated [DATE] documents R44 is cognitively intact. On 10/25/22 at 12:24 PM, R44 stated, The food is cold. I eat breakfast in my room. On 10/27/22 at 1:02 PM, V1, Administrator, stated, I would expect my staff to follow our policy regarding palatability and food temperatures. The Facility's Monitoring Food Temperatures for Meal Service dated 2020 documents, Food temperatures will be monitored to prevent foodborne illness and ensure foods are served at palatable temperatures. If the serving/holding temperature of a hot food item is not at 135º F (Fahrenheit) or higher (check your state specific regulations: some states require 140º minimum hot holding temperature) when checked prior to meal service, the item will be reheated to at least 165ºF for a minimum of 15 seconds. The item may be reheated only once and must be discarded or consumed within two hours. Any reheated item that is left after meal service or held longer than two hours is discarded. If the serving/holding temperature of a cold food item or beverage is not at 41ºF or below (for less than four hours in duration) when checked prior to meal service, the item will be chilled on ice or in the freezer until it reaches 41ºF (or less) before service. Meals that are served on room trays may be periodically checked at the point of service for palatable food temperatures. Food temperatures of hot foods on room trays at the point of service are preferred to be at 120ºF or greater to promote palatability for the resident.
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Antibiotic Stewardship (Tag F0881)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to establish an antibiotic stewardship program that reduces the risk of adverse events, including the development of antibiotic-resistant orga...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to establish an antibiotic stewardship program that reduces the risk of adverse events, including the development of antibiotic-resistant organisms, from unnecessary or inappropriate antibiotic use in 4 of 6 residents (R32, R35, R48, and R256) reviewed for antibiotic stewardship in the sample of 37. Findings include: 1.The facility's Monthly Infection Log for the month of October 2022 documents R32 was treated with the antibiotic cephalexin for a urinary tract infection (UTI). The log does not document an organism causing R32's UTI. R32's Order Summary Report with print date of 10/27/22 documents order for 500 milligram (mg) cephalexin capsule - Give one capsule by mouth four times a day for UTI for 7 days with start date of 10/14/22 and end date of 10/21/22. R32's October 2022 Medication Administration Record (MAR) documents R32 received 27 of 28 prescribed doses of cephalexin. R32's Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) was requested on 10/25/22 at 11:25 AM by surveyor. The facility did not provide a C&S to justify appropriate use of Cephalexin to ensure it was effective in treating R32's UTI. 2.The facility's Monthly Infection Log for the month of October 2022 documents R35 was treated with the antibiotic cephalexin for a UTI. The log does not document an organism causing R35's UTI. R35's Order Summary Report with print date of 10/27/22 documents order for 500 mg keflex (cephalexin) - Give 1 capsule by mouth two times a day for urinary tract infection for 7 days with start date of 10/12/22 and end date of 10/19/22. R35's October 2022 MAR documents R35 received all 14 prescribed doses of keflex. R35's C&S (culture and sensitivity) was requested on 10/25/22 at 11:25 AM by surveyor. The facility did not provide a C&S to justify the use of keflex and to ensure it was effective in treating R35's UTI. 3.The facility's Monthly Infection Log for the month of October 2022 documents R48 was treated with the antibiotic doxycycline for a UTI. The log does not document an organism causing R48's UTI. R48's Order Summary Report with print date of 10/27/22 documents order for doxycycline hyclate capsule - Give 100 mg by mouth two times a day related to urinary tract infection for 10 days with a start date of 10/12/22 and end date of 10/22/22. R48's October 2022 MAR documents R48 received 19 of 20 prescribed doses of doxycycline. R48's Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) was requested on 10/25/22 at 11:25 AM by surveyor. The facility did not provide a C&S to justify appropriate use of doxycycline and to ensure if it was effective in treating R48's UTI. 5.The facility's Monthly Infection Log for the month of October 2022 documents R256 was treated with the antibiotic ceftriaxone for a UTI. The Log does not document an organism causing R256's UTI. R256's Order Summary Report with print date of 10/27/22 documents order for ceftriaxone sodium solution reconstituted 2 gm (gram) - Use 2 gram intravenously in the morning for UTI for 4 days until finished - administer 100 mL/hr. This order has a start date of 10/24/22 and end date of 10/28/22. R256's October 2022 MAR documents R256 received 3 of 4 prescribed doses of ceftriaxone. R256's Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) was requested on 10/25/22 at 11:25 AM by surveyor. The facility did not provide a C&S to justify appropriate use of ceftriaxone and to ensure if it was effective in treating R256's UTI. On 10/26/22 at 11:18 AM, V1, Administrator, stated, We have requested some documentation from the hospital. Our DON (Director of Nursing) is in charge of tracking the organisms we have in house, but she started at the end of July, and we have had several DONs and our tracking has been lacking. The facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program last approved 10/2022 documents, Purpose: To comply with the core elements of Antibiotic Stewardship to reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics. Antibiotic use will be logged and tracked to ensure prescribing practices and outcomes are monitored for trends. The facility's Antibiotic/Antimicrobial Stewardship Program - Mission Statements and Guidelines last approved in 10/2022 documents, This facility is dedicated to implementing an Antibiotic/Antimicrobial Stewardship program to reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics. This program helps ensure that our residents get the right antibiotics at the right time for the right duration, and can improve individual patient outcomes, prevent deaths from resistant infections, slow antibiotic resistance, decrease Clostridium difficile infections, and reduce healthcare costs. Laboratory will provide data on microbiology reports and Antibiogram. Definition: Antibiogram is a summary of the cumulative susceptibility of bacterial isolates to formulary antibiotics in a given institution or region. Its main functions are to guide choice of empiric therapy and track resistance patterns. Antibiogram uses: Monitoring resistance trends. Helping in formulary decision-making. Assist in making recommendations for the selection of empiric therapy. Identifying stewardship initiatives and targets for education. Tracking and Monitoring: Review the clinical record for new antibiotic starts to determine whether the clinical assessment, prescription documentation and antibiotic selection were in accordance with the antibiotic stewardship practices.
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0883 (Tag F0883)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure there is completed documentation of residents' influenza and...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure there is completed documentation of residents' influenza and pneumococcal vaccine administration and/or refusal for 5 of 6 residents (R24, R25, R33, R44, and R206) reviewed for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations in the sample of 37. Findings include: On 10/26/22 at 1:45 PM, V12, Corporate Nurse, stated, All of our vaccination records for residents are in the EMR (Electronic Medical Record). I don't have any other records. That is what we have. 1.R24's Face Sheet documents R24 was born on 9/27/1931 and was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R24's Immunization Report documents R24 was given the influenza vaccine on 9/27/17 and 10/28/22. The facility did not provide documentation that the vaccine was offered upon admission during the recommended vaccination window ending 3/31/22. 2.R25's Face Sheet documents R25 was born on 8/6/49 and was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. On 10/25/22 at 10:37 AM, R25's Electronic Medical Record did not document that R25 had received any influenza or pneumococcal vaccines. R25's Immunization Report provided by the facility on 10/27/22 documents R25 had pneumovax dose one with no date listed, prevnar (4/27/20), influenza (10/16/19, 10/9/20, 11/15/21, and 10/25/22). On 10/27/22 at 10:14 AM, V12, Corporate Nurse, stated, This form was just updated. (R25) just got his flu shot this week. We were having trouble getting consents, so it has been taking longer to administer our vaccines. 3.R33's Face Sheet documents R33 was born on 1/13/24 and was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R33's Immunization Report does not document any influenza or pneumococcal vaccines. The facility did not provide documentation of R33's vaccine refusals. 4.R44's Face Sheet documents R44 was born on 1/11/59 and was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R44's Immunization Report does not document any pneumococcal vaccines. The facility did not provide documentation of refusals. There was no documentation of influenza vaccine for the current influenza vaccination window. 5.R206's Face Sheet documents R206 was born on 2/24/34 and was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. On 10/27/22 at 11:00 AM, R206's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) did not document any immunizations since admission. On 10/27/22 at 1:14 PM, V5, Regional [NAME] President of Operations, provided R206's Immunization Report documenting a pneumonia vaccine was given on 10/3/07 and COVID-19 vaccines were given on 10/8/21 and 8/10/22. This information was not readily available in the electronic medical record. V5, stated, The administrator just updated that information before we printed it. There was no documentation of influenza vaccine. V1, Administrator, signed the Immunization Report to verify it was entered on 10/27/22. The facility's Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunizations Policy last revised on 12/21 documents, Purpose: To minimize the risk of residents acquiring, transmitting, or experiencing complications from influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia. Influenza Immunizations: Each resident is offered an influenza immunization October 1 through March 31 annually, unless the immunization is medically contraindicated, or the resident has already been immunized during this time period. The resident or the resident's representative has the opportunity to refuse immunization. This refusal will be documented in the clinical record. A new consent form and CDC (Centers for Disease Control) Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet will be provided to the resident or the representative each year if the vaccine is refused to ensure that their wishes have not changed. The resident's medical record includes documentation that indicates, at a minimum, the following: That the resident or resident's representative was provided education regarding the benefits and potential side effects of influenza immunization; and that the resident either received or did not receive the influenza immunization due to medical contraindications or refusal. Pneumococcal Immunization: Each resident is offered a pneumococcal immunization, unless the immunization is medically contraindicated, or the resident has already been immunized. A second pneumococcal vaccine will be offered only when necessary, according to the CDC guidelines. The resident or the resident's representative has the opportunity to refuse immunization. The resident's medical record includes documentation that indicates, at a minimum, the following: That the resident or resident's representative was provided education regarding the benefits and potential side effects of pneumococcal immunization; and that the resident either received or did not receive the pneumococcal immunization due to medical contraindications or refusal.
CONCERN (F)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0727 (Tag F0727)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to use the services of a Registered Nurse (RN) for at least eight hours daily. This has the potential to affect all 52 residents living in the...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to use the services of a Registered Nurse (RN) for at least eight hours daily. This has the potential to affect all 52 residents living in the Facility. Findings Include: The Facility's documentation for CNA (Certified Nurse Aide), RN (Registered Nurse), and LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) staff numbers, hours scheduled, and hours worked was provided for 10/12/22 through 10/26/22. These document the Facility did not have a RN for eight consecutive hours on 10/12/22, 10/15/22, 10/17/22, 10/18/22, 10/19/22, 10/20/22, 10/21/22, 10/22/22, 10/23/22, and 10/24/22. On 10/27/22 at 8:35 AM, V1, Administrator, stated, We have had trouble with RN staffing. We had a full time, part time, and PRN (as needed), and they all left around the same time. It has been hard finding new nurses. I don't think we have a policy for RN staffing. We just follow the regulations. The Facility's Resident Census and Conditions Form (CMS 672) dated 10/25/22 documents there are 52 residents living in the Facility.
CONCERN (F)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0761 (Tag F0761)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to properly store medication, and label a Tuberculin (TB) vial. This has the potential to affect all 52 residents living in the ...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to properly store medication, and label a Tuberculin (TB) vial. This has the potential to affect all 52 residents living in the facility. Findings include: On 10/25/22 at 11:39 AM, the facility's Medication Storage Room was inspected. The medication room contained the following medication: 1. Bottle of Tubersol with no open date. V8, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), verified the medication was open and in use. On 10/25/2022 at 11:40 AM, V8 stated that each resident is given a TB series and that the Tubersol in the refrigerator is used for this process. V8 stated that the Tubersol is not specific to one resident and is used for all the residents admitted to the facility. V8 stated that Tubersol has a different expiration date once the bottle is opened. V8 stated that it (Tubersol) is good for 30 days. V8 stated that placing the open date on the bottles tells them when the expiration date is. On 10/27/2022 at 10:35 AM, V9, Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), stated that she expects the staff to label the Tubersol with an open date when opening the vial. The Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative (Mantoux) Tubersol package insert, dated April 2016, documents A vial of TUBERSOL which has been entered and in use for 30 days should be discarded. The facility's Medication Storage policy, dated 07/2019, documents 5. Once any medication or biological package is opened, Facility should follow manufacturer/supplier guidelines with respect to expiration dates for opened medications. Facility staff should record the date opened on the medication container when the medication has a shortened expiration date once opened. The Resident's Census and Conditions of Resident, CMS 672, dated 10/25/2022, documents that the facility has 52 residents living in the facility.
CONCERN (F)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the Facility failed to ensure food was stored and prepared in a manner which prevents potential contamination. This has the potential to affect all ...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the Facility failed to ensure food was stored and prepared in a manner which prevents potential contamination. This has the potential to affect all 52 residents living in the Facility. Findings include: On 10/25/22 at 8:45 AM in the dry storage room there was a five-pound bag of nonfat milk powder that was opened, but not resealed or dated. There was a bag of cocoa, a bag of cake batter, and a bag of corn meal that were all opened and resealed, but not dated. There were two boxes of sugar stacked directly on the floor under the bottom shelf. On 10/25/22 at 8:48 AM in the standing refrigerator there was a bag of frozen chicken breasts on the top shelf next to a plastic bag of lettuce. There was another bag of frozen chicken breasts next to a bag of lettuce on the second shelf from the top V3, Dietary Manager, stated, Why did they put these here? I'll take care of this right now. On 10/25/22 at 8:54 AM in the standing refrigerator by the steam table there were two bricks of margarine that had been opened but were not resealed or dated. V4, Cook, stated, I'm throwing these out right now. There was a one-quart pitcher containing brown liquid and another one-quart pitcher containing yellow liquid. V4 stated, This is tea and lemonade. On 10/25/22 at 8:56 AM in the freezer labeled Freezer 1 there was a plastic bag with approximately 20 pieces of breaded chicken patties that had been opened, but was not resealed, labeled, or dated. There was a cardboard box containing approximately 50 beef patties. The bag inside the box had been opened, but was not resealed, and the beef patties were open to air. On 10/25/22 at 11:30 AM, there was a gray fuzzy material on the end of the pipe exiting the ice machine with approximately two inches of a clear and gray slimy substance hanging down into the air gap. V3, Dietary Manager, stated, I see it. Sorry about that. On 10/25/22 at 11:58 AM, V4, Cook, adjusted goggles while wearing gloves, then resumed stirring the food without changing gloves. On 10/25/22 at 11:59, V5, Cook, touched the door while wearing gloves, then adjusted her face mask and began wrapping silverware without changing gloves. On 10/25/22 at 1:27 PM, V3, Dietary Manager, stated, I expect my employees to follow our labeling, dating and storage policies. I am already planning an in-service to review with them. The Facility's Labeling and Dating Foods (Date Marking) Policy dated 2020 documents, All foods will be properly labeled according to the following guidelines. Date marking for dry storage food items: Once a case is opened, the individual food items from the case are dated with the date the item was received into the facility and placed in/on the proper storage unit utilizing the first in-first out method of rotation. Date marking for refrigerated storage food items: Once opened, all ready to eat, potentially hazardous food will be re-dated with a use by date according to current safe food storage guidelines or by the manufacturer's expiration date. Date marking for freezer storage food items: Once a package is opened, it will be re-dated with the date the item was opened and shall be used by the safe food storage guidelines or by the manufacturer's expiration date. The Facility's Food Storage (Dry, Refrigerated, and Frozen) Policy dated 2020 documents, All items will be labeled. The label must include the name of the food and the date by which it should be sold, consumed, or discarded. Store raw animal foods such as eggs, meat, poultry, and fish separately from cooked and ready-to-eat food. If they cannot be stored separately, place raw meat, poultry, and fish items on shelves beneath cooked and ready-to-eat items. If multiple shelves are available, the raw animal food with the highest final cooking temperature should be stored on the lowest level (i.e., poultry and stuffed foods. Wrap food properly. Never leave any food item uncovered and not labeled. Store dry food on shelves two inches away from walls to allow ventilation, six inches off the floor to allow for proper sanitation, and 18 inches from the ceiling to ensure fire safety. The Facility's Resident Census and Conditions of Residents Form, CMS 672, dated 10/25/22 documents there are 52 residents living in the Facility.
CONCERN (F) 📢 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

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the Facility failed to develop an ongoing infection control program that adeq...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the Facility failed to develop an ongoing infection control program that adequately collects data to tract/trend infections to prevent outbreaks, perform hand hygiene before and after glove changes and to properly clean the glucometer used by residents. This has the potential to affect all 52 residents living in the Facility. Findings include: 1. The Facility's Monthly Infection Log dated October 2022 does not document an organism causing R32's urinary infection. The log documents R32 was treated with the antibiotic cephalexin. 2. The Facility's Monthly Infection Log dated October 2022 does not document an organism causing R35's urinary infection. The log documents R35 was treated with the antibiotic cephalexin. 3. The Facility's Monthly Infection Log dated October 2022 does not document an organism causing R48's urinary infection. The log documents R48 was treated with the antibiotic doxycycline. 4. The Facility's Monthly Infection Log dated October 2022 does not document an organism causing R256's urinary infection. The log documents R256 was treated with the antibiotic ceftriaxone. On 10/25/22 at 11:25 AM, Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) Reports were requested for R32, R35, R48, and R256. On 10/26/22 at 11:18 AM, no C&S Reports were received. V1, Administrator, stated, We have requested some documentation from the hospital. Our DON (Director of Nursing) is in charge of tracking the organisms we have in house, but she started at the end of July, and we have had several DON's, and our tracking has been lacking. The Facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program Policy last approved 10/2022 documents, Purpose: To comply with a system for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases for all residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and other individuals providing services under a contractual arrangement. The program provides for the recording of each suspected infection and surveillance activities as they related to individual resident infections. A log is maintained of suspected and actual infections on a day-to-day basis. 5. R14's Physician Order Sheet (POS), dated 10/25/2022, documents R14's has diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Diabetic Neuropathy. On 10/25/2022 at 11:13 AM a medication administration was observed with V8, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). V8 removed the glucometer from the top drawer of the medication cart. V 8 was observed with a Kleenex and hand sanitizer V8 wiped the top and sides of the glucometer and placed it on top of the medication cart, no barrier. V8 then performed R24's fingerstick and placed the glucometer on the cart. V8 then, using a Kleenex and hand sanitizer wiped the top and sides of the glucometer and placed it on top of the medication cart. At 11:28 AM V8 removed the glucometer from the cart and performed blood glucose monitoring on R28. 6. R28's POS, dated 10/25/2022, documents Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Diabetic Neuropathy as a diagnosis. On 10/25/2022 at 11:28 AM, V8 removed the glucometer from the top of the medication cart, performed R28's fingerstick and placed the glucometer on top of the medication cart. V8 then, with a Kleenex and hand sanitizer wiped the top and sides of the glucometer and placed it on the top of cart. On 10/26/2022 at 2:30 PM the facility provided a list of residents R9, R14, R18, R28, that utilize the same glucometer. On 10/25/2022 at 11:30 AM V8 stated that the residents on the hall use the same glucometer. V8 stated that the residents do not have personal glucometers. On 10/26/2022 at 3:02 PM V11, Corporate (Registered Nurse (RN), stated that hand sanitizer is not appropriate to use to clean the glucometer. V11 stated that the nurses are to use Micro Kill bleach, Clorox Germicidal Wipes, and/or Dispatch when cleansing the glucometer. V11 stated that either one of those are appropriate to use when cleaning the glucometer. V11 stated that What is not appropriate is hand gel. On 10/27/2022 at 10:35 AM V9, Assistant Director of Nursing, (ADON), stated that the normal process for cleansing the glucometer is to use a wipe, clean it (glucometer) and let it dry. V9 stated that depending on which wipe is used depends on the contact time. V9 stated that Micro Kill bleach, Clorox Germicidal Wipes, and Dispatch are the appropriate items to use when cleansing the glucometer. V9 stated that hand gel is not appropriate to use for cleansing the glucometer. V9 stated that when cleaning the glucometer, the nurse is not supposed to place the glucometer on the cart without a barrier. V9 stated that there must be a barrier put in place between the glucometer and the medication cart when drying. The facility Glucometer Cleaning policy, dated 11/2017, documents Purpose: To prevent the growth and spread of microorganisms and bloodborne pathogens. Guidelines: The blood glucose monitor should be cleaned and disinfected between each resident test. Procedure: 1. Put on non-sterile gloves. 2. Inspect for blood, debris, dust, or lint anywhere on the meter. 3. To clean and disinfect the meter, use pre-moistened wipe/towel of 1ml or 5-6% sodium hypochlorite solution (household bleach) and 9 ml water to achieve a 1:10 dilution final concentration of 0.5-0.6% sodium hypochlorite. 4. Wipe meter with 1:10 solution bleach wipe/towel until all surfaces of the glucometer are visibly wet. Do not wipe inside battery compartment, code chip port or test strip port. 5. Discard bleach wipe/towel. 6. Place glucometer on a clean surface such as paper towel and allow to air dry for no less than 3 minutes, or according to manufacturer instructions. 7. Remove gloves. 8. Wash hands. 7. On 10/27/2022 at 09:05 AM, V11, Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) donned gloves without benefit of hand hygiene, pulled privacy curtain, shut room door, opened bathroom door. V10, CNA entered room, donned gloves without benefit of hand hygiene, brought in bath basin, filled it with water added Peri Wash placed items on overbed table. V11, with same gloves on, took a washcloth, cleansed R16's abdominal fold, flipped washcloth over cleansed from abdominal fold down into left groin area. Then took another wet washcloth with peri wash on it and cleansed the right groin area. V11, then doffed her gloves and donned another pair without benefit of hand hygiene. V10, CNA, then assisted R16 with rolling onto her left side. V11 removed urine-soaked incontinent brief, with gloved hands, took a wet washcloth, cleansed right hip and rectal area, by turning the wet washcloth without changing gloves or benefit of hand hygiene. R16's Care Plan, dated 08/04/2020 documented Provide peri care after each incontinent episode. R16's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented R16's cognition was moderately impaired, that she requires extensive assist of 2 staff for toileting and that she was frequently incontinent of urine and occasionally incontinent of her bowels. The facility's policy, Hand Hygiene/Handwashing, dated 10/2022, documented, Before and after having direct contact with a patient's intact skin . It continues, After contact with blood, body fluids or excretions, mucous membranes, non-intact skin or wound dressings. After contact with inanimate objects (including medical equipment) in the immediate vicinity of the patient. If hands will be moving from a contaminated- body site to a clean body site during patient care. After glove removal. The Facility's Resident Census and Condition of Residents Form (CMS 672) documents there are 52 residents living in the Facility.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

  • "What changes have you made since the serious inspection findings?"
  • "What safeguards are in place to prevent abuse and neglect?"
  • "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
  • "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
Concerns
  • • Multiple safety concerns identified: Federal abuse finding, 6 life-threatening violation(s), 6 harm violation(s), $133,515 in fines. Review inspection reports carefully.
  • • 46 deficiencies on record, including 6 critical (life-threatening) violations. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
  • • $133,515 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in Illinois. Major compliance failures.
  • • Grade F (0/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
Bottom line: This facility has a substantiated abuse finding. Extreme caution advised. Explore alternatives.

About This Facility

What is Arcadia Care Auburn's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns ARCADIA CARE AUBURN an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within Illinois, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.

How is Arcadia Care Auburn Staffed?

CMS rates ARCADIA CARE AUBURN's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 51%, compared to the Illinois average of 46%.

What Have Inspectors Found at Arcadia Care Auburn?

State health inspectors documented 46 deficiencies at ARCADIA CARE AUBURN during 2022 to 2025. These included: 6 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 6 that caused actual resident harm, and 34 with potential for harm. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.

Who Owns and Operates Arcadia Care Auburn?

ARCADIA CARE AUBURN is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by ARCADIA CARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 70 certified beds and approximately 56 residents (about 80% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in AUBURN, Illinois.

How Does Arcadia Care Auburn Compare to Other Illinois Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Illinois, ARCADIA CARE AUBURN's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 2.5, staff turnover (51%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (1 stars) is much below the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Arcadia Care Auburn?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "What safeguards and monitoring systems are in place to protect residents from abuse or neglect?" "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations, the substantiated abuse finding on record, and the below-average staffing rating.

Is Arcadia Care Auburn Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, ARCADIA CARE AUBURN has documented safety concerns. The facility has 1 substantiated abuse finding (meaning confirmed case of resident harm by staff or other residents). Inspectors have issued 6 Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Illinois. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.

Do Nurses at Arcadia Care Auburn Stick Around?

ARCADIA CARE AUBURN has a staff turnover rate of 51%, which is 5 percentage points above the Illinois average of 46%. Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.

Was Arcadia Care Auburn Ever Fined?

ARCADIA CARE AUBURN has been fined $133,515 across 3 penalty actions. This is 3.9x the Illinois average of $34,414. Fines at this level are uncommon and typically indicate a pattern of serious deficiencies, repeated violations, or failure to correct problems promptly. CMS reserves penalties of this magnitude for facilities that pose significant, documented risk to resident health or safety. Families should request specific documentation of what issues led to these fines and what systemic changes have been implemented.

Is Arcadia Care Auburn on Any Federal Watch List?

ARCADIA CARE AUBURN is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.