PRINCETON REHAB & HCC

255 WEST 69TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 (773) 224-5900
For profit - Corporation 225 Beds THE ALDEN NETWORK Data: November 2025 1 Immediate Jeopardy citation
Trust Grade
0/100
#613 of 665 in IL
Last Inspection: February 2025

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

Overview

Princeton Rehab & HCC has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns and that the facility is performing poorly. It ranks #613 out of 665 nursing homes in Illinois, placing it in the bottom half, and #190 out of 201 in Cook County, which means there are very few local options that are worse. The facility's trend is worsening, with reported issues increasing from 14 in 2024 to 20 in 2025. Staffing is a concern, with a rating of only 1 out of 5 stars and less RN coverage than 77% of Illinois facilities; however, turnover is low at 0%, which is promising for consistency. Additionally, the facility has incurred $63,434 in fines, which is concerning and indicates potential compliance issues. Specific incidents of concern include a critical failure to secure windows in resident rooms, leading to a resident jumping out and suffering serious injuries, and a serious situation where a resident did not receive necessary nutritional supplements, resulting in significant weight loss. While the low staff turnover suggests some stability, the overall poor ratings and troubling incidents raise serious questions about the quality of care provided at this facility.

Trust Score
F
0/100
In Illinois
#613/665
Bottom 8%
Safety Record
High Risk
Review needed
Inspections
Getting Worse
14 → 20 violations
Staff Stability
○ Average
Turnover data not reported for this facility.
Penalties
✓ Good
$63,434 in fines. Lower than most Illinois facilities. Relatively clean record.
Skilled Nurses
⚠ Watch
Each resident gets only 22 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Illinois. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
Violations
⚠ Watch
56 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Overall Rating
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Staff Levels
★★★☆☆
3.0
Care Quality
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2024: 14 issues
2025: 20 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

Federal Fines: $63,434

Above median ($33,413)

Moderate penalties - review what triggered them

Chain: THE ALDEN NETWORK

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

The Ugly 56 deficiencies on record

1 life-threatening 6 actual harm
Sept 2025 1 deficiency 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

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 interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that residents in the facility were free from abuse. This fai...

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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 that residents in the facility were free from abuse. This failure affected one of three (R4) residents reviewed for abuse and resulting in R4 acquiring a laceration to the head requiring sutures.Findings include:R4's medical diagnoses include but are not limited to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, essential hypertension and major depressive disorder.R4's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] has a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating R4's cognition is intact.R4's progress note dated 08/07/25 documents in part, Resident became agitated, pacing and engaged in a verbal altercation with peer that turned physical. Residents were separated and placed on 1:1. Hospitalization required.R4's progress note dated 08/08/25 documents in part, Resident has had an increase in anxiety and aggressive behavior.R4's progress note dated 08/16/25 documents in part, Writer made aware resident had and altercation as evidenced by pushing his co-peer.R4's care plan dated 09/18/25 documents in part, resident has the potential for/history of physical aggression towards others. History of physical aggression, poor impulse control.R5's medical diagnoses include but are not limited to schizoaffective disorder, violent behavior, bipolar disorder, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.R5's MDS dated [DATE] has a BIMS score of 3, indicating R5's cognition is severely impaired.R5's progress note dated 08/16/25 documents in part, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) informed writer that resident had an altercation, and he was pushed to the floor, hitting the right side of his head. Some bleeding note by the right eyebrow and some swelling noted to the right side of his head.R5's care plan dated 07/01/25 documents in part, R5 is at risk for abuse related to: Has a dx (diagnosis) of severe mental illness and hx (history) of aggression.R5 will remain safe, calm and free from abuse.The Facility's Final Incident Investigation Report sent to the state agency on 08/21/25 documents in part, A follow up interview was conducted with R5 and he stated that while walking down the hallway R4 pushed him causing him to fall to the floor. R5 stated that he believes the incident was an accident. He doesn't feel it was intentional.The Facility's Final Incident Investigation Report sent to the state agency on 08/12/25 documents in part, CNA was interviewed and stated R4 was on his phone singing to himself and walking around the dining room. R7 returned to the dining room and approached R4. Both residents exchanged words. CNA called for help. When she returned to the dining room both residents were on the floor wrestling.On 09/27/25, surveyor attempted to interview R5 regarding the incident between R4 and R5. Surveyor was unsuccessful with interview due to R5's mumbled and distorted speech.On 09/27/25 at 1:00pm V18 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) stated that she witnessed the altercation between R4 and R5 on 08/16/25. V18 stated that R4 and R5 were both walking in the hallway, going in opposite directions. V18 stated that when R4 and R5 were about to pass each other in the hallway, R4 pushed R5 to the floor. V18 stated that when R4 pushed R5 to the floor, R5 slid hit his head on the floor. V18 stated that she then ran to R5 because R5's head was bleeding. V18 stated that R5 was sent to the hospital for evaluation of R5's head wound and R5 received sutures to the head.On 09/27/25 at 1:52pm V16 (Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA) stated that R4 tries to intimidate other residents. V16 stated that R4 pushed R5 to the ground and R5 was sent to the hospital because R5's head was bleeding after being pushed to the ground. Facilities policy title abuse policy dated 07/2025 documents in part policy, This facility affirms the right of our residents to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, corporal punishment and involuntary seclusion. This facility therefore prohibits mistreatment, neglect or abuse of its residents and has attempted to establish a resident sensitive and resident secure environment. The purpose of this policy is to assure that the facility is doing all that is within its control to prevent occurrences of mistreatment, neglect or abuse of our residents. This will be done by:. 2. Orientating and training employees on how to deal with stress and difficult situations, and how to recognize and report occurrences of mistreatment, neglect and abuse;. 3. Establishing an environment that promotes resident sensitivity, resident security and prevention of mistreatment;.4. Identifying occurrences and patterns of potential mistreatment; 5. Immediately protecting residents involved in identifying reports of possible abuse;. This facility is committed to protecting our residents from abuse by anyone including, but not limited to, facility staff, other residents, consultants, volunteers, and staff from other agencies providing services to the individual, family members or legal guardians, friends, or any other individuals. This facility will not knowingly employ individuals who have been convicted of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals.Definitions: Abuse means any physical or mental injury or sexual assault inflicted upon a resident other than by accidental means in a facility. physical abuse includes hitting, slapping, pinching, kicking and controlling behavior through corporal punishment.
Sept 2025 1 deficiency
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

Based on observation, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to maintain a safe, comfortable home like environment [A] failed to maintain adequate running water for one [R1] resident on th...

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Based on observation, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to maintain a safe, comfortable home like environment [A] failed to maintain adequate running water for one [R1] resident on the third floor and [B] failed to maintain a dry home like environment due to leaking roof. This failure has the potential affect all sixty residents residing on the third floor.Findings Include:Maintenance Log indicates the following in part:1/23/25 R1's room ceiling. [third floor].3/31/25 R1's room no running water in bathroom. [third floor]5/27/25 Next door to R1's room ceil tile wet and falling [third floor]5/30/25 R1's room no running water in bathroom. [third floor]6/4/25 third floor dining room ceiling leaking water.6/11/25- third floor room, flooding in room.7/26/25- roof leaking in resident room on third floor.7/29/25- roof leaking in resident room on third floor.8/18/25- roof leaking in resident room on third.8/18/25- roof leaking in R1's room [third floor]8/18/25- third floor, floor tiles are soaking wet9/8/25- R1's room third floor, bathroom sink water not working.R1 is a sixty-eight-year-old admitted with the following medical diagnosis in part: polyarthritis, peripheral vascular disease, type II diabetes, dementia, essential hypertension, asthma, schizoaffective disorder, osteoarthritis, pulmonary embolism acute pulmonale, and muscle spasm. R1's, minimum data set [MDS] Brief Interview Mental Status score= 15. Indicates R1 is cognitively intact.R1's Census Report indicates:1/23/23 admitted to second floor.8/2/25 R1 was moved to third floor.9/9/25 R1 was moved back to the second floor.On 9/16/25 at 11:58 AM, R1 stated, I requested a room change and was moved to the third floor. During my stay the roof started leaking and I saw water in the light fixture. The bathroom sink was not working. There was no water coming out of the sink. I reported my concerns to the nurse. Nursing told me the roofer fixed the leak, but the bathroom sink was never fixed. I requested to be moved back to the second floor, and I was moved. No one should live with the roof leaking every time it rained. The nurse aides would have to leave out my room to get water to wash me with, that was terrible.During facility tour with V5 [Maintenance Director] on 9/16/25 at 11:45 AM, noted with brownish spots on the ceiling tiles on throughout the building. V5 stated The discolored ceiling tiles on the third floor is from the ceiling leaking. The facility has a metal roof and when it rains hard the water will leak through the roof and travel around. The second and first floor ceiling tiles are stained due to water leaks, air conditioners leaking sometimes, and toilet overflows. On 8/13/25 R1's room on the third floor was leaking water from the ceiling, not in the light fixture. I notified corporate for repairs and repairs were made on 8/18/25. R1's bathroom sink was not running water; I had to replace the whole unit. The unit was replaced on 9/8/25, I am not sure how long it was broken.On 9/18/25 at 2:00 PM V1 [Administrator] stated, The facility roof has some leaks during heavy rain falls and storms. The roofing company came out to make repairs.V4 [Certified Nurse Assistant], V11 [Registered Nurse] and V15 [Housekeeper Supervisor] all said the roof leaks especially when it rains hard at times throughout the summer, but repairs were made recently. Policy:Building Manager Responsibilities dated 3/2014.The building manager will assure that maintenance services are provided to all arears of the building, grounds, and equipment in a prompt and professional manner.For the safety and comfort of residents, staff and visitors.Maintain the building in good repairBuilding Manager Job Description:Ensure high standards of safety are met and maintained in accordance with facility policy, federal, state, and local regulations.
Jul 2025 1 deficiency
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

Deficiency F0605 (Tag F0605)

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 follow their policy to obtain informed consent and develop plan of c...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to follow their policy to obtain informed consent and develop plan of care for psychotropic medication use. These failures affected five (R1, R6, R7, R10 and R11) out of six residents reviewed for improper nursing care. Findings include: 1. R1's admission record showed admit date on 1/26/2022 with diagnoses not limited to Other paralytic syndrome following cerebral infarction bilateral, Paraplegia, Spinal stenosis cervical region, Essential (primary) hypertension, Schizoaffective disorder, Urinary tract infection, Vascular dementia. MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated 5/29/2025 showed R1 was cognitively intact. R1's June and July MAR (Medication Administration Record) showed order not limited to Olanzapine Oral Tablet 10 MG Give 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime for Schizoaffective with order date on 6/16/25. MAR showed medication was given on 6/17/25 to 6/30/25 and 7/1/25 to 7/4/25. Reviewed R1's EHR (Electronic Health Record), no care plan and consent found for psychotropic medication use. Facility was not able to provide consent for Olanzapine. 2. R6's admission record showed admit date on 9/13/2024, with diagnoses not limited to Adult failure to thrive, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Adjustment disorder with depressed mood, Essential (primary) hypertension, Hypertensive chronic kidney disease. MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated 5/22/2025 showed R6 was cognitively intact. MDS showed R6 took antidepressant medication. R6's July POS (Physician Order Sheet) and MAR showed order not limited to Mirtazapine Tablet 15 MG Give 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime for Depression and appetite with order date on 10/8/24 and it showed medication was given. R6's EHR reviewed with no consent found for Mirtazapine. Facility was not able to provide consent for Mirtazapine. Care plan dated 2/21/2025 showed in part: R6 is receiving antidepressant medication, Mirtazapine, as an appetite stimulant and depressed mood. Care plan interventions included but not limited to Obtain informed consent prior to initiation of medication or increase in dosages. 3. R7's admission record showed admit date on 11/29/23 with diagnoses not limited to Epilepsy, Schizophrenia, Unspecified dementia, Unspecified psychosis, Bipolar disorder, History of falling. MDS dated [DATE] showed R7 was cognitively intact. MDS showed R7 took antipsychotic medication. R7's July POS and MAR showed order not limited to: Quetiapine Fumarate Oral Tablet 50 MG Give 1 tablet by mouth in the evening for Schizophrenia with Order date on 2/19/24. Risperidone Tablet 1 MG Give 1 tablet by mouth every 12 hours related to psychotic disorder with order date on 12/5/23. Lithium Carbonate ER Oral Tablet Extended Release 450 MG Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day related to schizophrenia with order date on 12/5/23. MAR showed Quetiapine, Risperidone and Lithium Carbonate were given. R7's EHR reviewed and found consent for Risperidone and Lithium Carbonate. No consent for Quetiapine was found. Facility was not able to provide consent for Quetiapine. Care plan dated 2/21/2025, showed in part: R7 is receiving antipsychotic medications Quetiapine and Risperidone, and mood stabilizing medication, Lithium and Lamotrigine, to manage behaviors related to a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Care plan interventions included but not limited to: Obtain informed consent prior to initiation of medication or increase in dosages. 4. R10's admission record showed admit date on 2/05/2025 with diagnoses not limited to Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Epilepsy, Major depressive disorder, Encounter for attention to gastrostomy, Essential (primary) hypertension, Primary insomnia, Alcohol dependence with unspecified alcohol-induced disorder, Altered mental status. MDS dated [DATE] showed R10's cognition was moderately impaired. MDS showed R10 took antidepressant medication. R10's July POS and MAR showed order not limited to: Sertraline HCl Oral Tablet 25 MG Give 1 tablet via G-Tube in the morning for Depression with order date on 2/13/25 and it showed medication was given. R10's EHR reviewed, no consent for Sertraline found. Facility was not able to provide consent for Sertraline. Care Plan dated 2/21/25 showed in part: R10 is receiving antidepressant medication, Sertraline, to manage depressive symptoms (low mood) related to diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder. Care plan interventions included but not limited to: Obtain informed consent prior to initiation of medication or increase in dosages. 5. R11'S admission record showed admit date on 8/20/2021, with diagnoses not limited to Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side, Epilepsy, Essential (primary) hypertension, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Schizophrenia, Undifferentiated schizophrenia, Altered mental status. MDS dated [DATE], showed R11's cognition was moderately impaired. MDS showed R11 took antipsychotic medication. R11's JULY POS and MAR showed order not limited to: Olanzapine Oral Tablet 7.5 MG Give 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime related to undifferentiated schizophrenia with order date on 5/2/25 and it showed medication was given. R11's EHR reviewed, no consent for Olanzapine found. Facility was not able to provide consent for Olanzapine. Care plan dated 9/19/2024, showed in part: R11 Receiving Olanzapine psychotropic medication. Noted to have diagnosis of undifferentiated schizophrenia. Noted with behavior or mood issues of noncompliance, hallucinations and verbal aggression. Care plan interventions included but not limited to: Obtain informed consent prior to initiation of medication or increase in dosages. On 7/8/25, at 11:35AM, observed R1 resting in bed, on moderate high back rest. Alert and oriented x 3, and verbally responsive. R1 stated she has been residing in the facility for over 3 years. R1 said she is on antibiotic treatment for UTI (Urinary Tract Infection). She said she was sent out to hospital on 7/6/25. The other day she was hearing voices or crazy stuff. R1 said the psychiatrist came on to see her and prescribed medication for her. R1 said she and her family did not give the consent for the medication. R1 stated she took the medication without their consent, and she started hearing voices in her head like crazy sounds. R1 said the medication is given at night; it was a small white round pill. She said after coming back from the hospital, the other day, nurse gave her the same white round pill at nighttime, and she did not take it. On 7/8/25, at 11:53 AM, V5 (RN / REGISTERED NURSE) stated he has been working in the facility for 9 years. He stated psychotropic medication need consent before administering the medication, it should not be given if there is no consent from the resident or representative. V5 said he is working with R1 and Olanzapine medication is on hold due to no consent. Surveyor checked R1's Olanzapine order with V5 in the medication cart, medicine is small white round pill. On 7/8/25, at 1:22 PM, V2 (DIRECTOR OF NURSING / DON) stated has been working in the facility for over 5 years. She stated she oversees psychotropic medication use. V2 said psychotropic medications are antidepressant, antianxiety, sedatives / hypnotics and antipsychotic medicines. V2 stated If there is an order for psychotropic medication, staff is expected to educate the resident and family / representative regarding the use and side effects of the medication. V2 said staff is expected to obtain consent of psychotropic medication and should not be given with no consent. V2 said staff will complete the consent form and upload it in the resident's health record. V2 stated the care plan is needed for use of psychotropic medication use. Surveyor reviewed R1's EHR with V2. V2 stated R1 is on psychotropic medication - Olanzapine. V2 was unable to find care plan and consent for psychotropic medication use in R1's EHR. V2 stated it is important to obtain consent for psychotropic medication use before giving the medication to educate or inform the resident / family / representative regarding the side effects, and purpose of the medication. V2 stated the care plan should be individualized and personalized according to resident's needs. She said psychotropic medication use should have a care plan so staff would know the plan of care of the resident. On 7/8/25, at 1:38 PM, V8 (RN Care plan coordinator) stated she has been working in the facility for 15 years. The nurse should get consent before starting psychotropic medication and it should not be given if there is no consent obtained from resident if cognitively intact, family or representative. V8 said psychotropic medication use should be care planned. SS / Social Service should be doing care plan for psychotropic medication use. On 7/8/25, at 2:46 PM, V21 (SOCIAL SERVICE DIRECTOR / SSD) stated he has been working over 6 years in the facility. He is doing resident's care plan for psychosocial wellbeing, behavior, cognition and psychotropic medications. He said the care plan is to inform the staff regarding the plan of care of the resident that would include goals and interventions and would direct staff on how to care for the resident. Facility was not able to provide psychotropic medication consent for R1, R6, R7, R10 AND R11 despite several requests. Facility's use of psychotropic medications policy dated 9/2020, showed in part: To establish a standardized system to inform residents and / or their responsible parties and about psychotropic medications and their side effects. Plan of care including treatment goals, evaluation of any precipitating factors in the resident's environment, and any non-drug approaches to providing care. For each psychotropic medication ordered either a verbal or a written consent from the resident or the resident's responsible party will be obtained prior to initiation of the medication. Information regarding possible side effects will be discussed with the resident's responsible party. Facility's comprehensive care plan policy dated 11/2017, documented in part: an individualized, person-centered comprehensive care plan, including measurable objectives with timetables to meet resident's physical, psychosocial and functional needs, is developed and implemented for each resident.
Jun 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

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to follow physician orders for a resident (R2) who required a physical and occupational therapy evaluation. This failure affected 1 resident ...

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Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to follow physician orders for a resident (R2) who required a physical and occupational therapy evaluation. This failure affected 1 resident out of 3 residents reviewed for therapy services. Findings include: R2 has a history of diverticulosis, syncope, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and alcohol abuse. R2's Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) dated 4/15/25 score is 8, which indicates R2 has moderate cognitive impairment. R2's mobility function requires mobility devices walker and wheelchair. Functional status for toileting hygiene, shower/bath, lower body dressing, putting on /taking off footwear requires partial/moderate assistance. R2's Physician orders dated 4/9/25 documents in part, may evaluate and treat PT/OT (Physical Therapy/Occupation Therapy). On 6/4/25 at 10:18 am, V3 DON (Director of Nursing) stated that Doctors orders should be followed. Therapy department is notified by the floor nurse for an evaluation order. The therapy supervisor is in the morning meetings and made aware of the therapy orders. The stand down meetings in the evening we follow up to make sure that therapy is done. On 6/4/25 at 10:40 am V14 Occupational Therapist stated We (Therapy Department) get the information from the nurses or facility staff who needs to be seen or evaluated for therapy. The communication is verbal or in the morning meeting. I would not know to evaluate him (R2) if I am not told. V14 looked at R2's orders and stated, He (R2) should have been seen by the therapy department. V14 looked at her computer and then stated, I do not see where therapy evaluated him. He was not seen for therapy. On 6/4/25 at 2:40 pm, V17 Physical Therapy Assistant stated, If there were an ancillary order for an evaluation for therapy, the nurses would notify the department. The nurses did not notify the therapy department for the order to evaluate. I (V17) would have done an evaluation with insurance approval if I was aware of the order. He (R2) was not evaluated from the order of 4/9/25. On 6/4/25 requested from V3 DON facility policy for following doctor's orders. Received a policy titled Physician Orders for Medication . On 6/5/25 at 10:30 am, V3 sent an email stating the policy for medications in the one the facility have for following doctor's orders. R2's Care plan revision date 4/24/25 documents in part, Focus: R2 has an ADL (Activity of Daily Living) functional performance deficit secondary to unsteady gait and general weakness. Status post GI surgery. Uses a cane to ambulate. Facility's policy titled Direct therapy Services and dated 3/10/22, documents in part, Policy: The qualified therapist, in conjunction with the physician and nursing administration, is responsible for determining the necessity for and the frequency and duration of the therapy services provided to residents. Residents are provided direct therapy services upon the written order of their physician. Facility's job description titled Staff Nurse (Registered Nurse/License Practical Nurse) documents in part, Essential Functions: BB. Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician. Facility's job description titled Staff Physical Therapist documents in part, Adhere to the policies and procedures necessary for day-to-day operations of the rehab department: Maintain communication between therapy department and interdisciplinary team. Facility's job description titled Occupational Therapist documents in part, Adhere to the policies and procedures necessary for day-to-day operations of the rehab department: Maintain communication between therapy department and interdisciplinary team.
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

ADL Care (Tag F0677)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based upon observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to follow policy procedures, failed to implement care plan interventions, and failed to provide ADL (Activities of Daily Living...

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Based upon observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to follow policy procedures, failed to implement care plan interventions, and failed to provide ADL (Activities of Daily Living) care to one of three dependent residents (R3) reviewed for quality of life. Findings include: R3's diagnoses include osteoarthritis of right knee, muscle wasting/atrophy of bilateral thighs, and dementia. R3's (4/14/25) BIMS determined a score of 9 (moderate impairment). R3's (4/14/25) functional assessment affirms supervision or touching assistance is required for eating and substantial/maximal assistance is required for dressing. R3's (4/26/23) care plan states resident has an ADL self-care performance deficit due to impaired cognition and limited mobility, intervention: assist with ADL tasks as needed. On 5/12/25 at 1:27pm, R3 was seated at a table in the dining room and the table was completely cleared however dried red sauce was observed on the front of R3's shirt & pants. A large ravioli was also noted on R3's thighs. Surveyor inquired what time lunch was served today R3 stated 12 or 12:30. On 5/12/25 at 1:30pm, V5 (CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant) affirmed that she was currently assigned to monitor the dining room and stated, It's one CNA assigned at a time. Surveyor inquired about R3's appearance, V5 responded I'm not her CNA, her CNA is (V6's name). Surveyor inquired why R3 remained seated at the table and not attended to, V5 replied The residents, they sit in the dining room and failed to provide R3 any assistance. Surveyor inquired when lunch was served today V5 stated Like 12:00 (1.5 hours ago). On 5/12/25 at 1:34pm, V7 (CNA) stated All of the CNAs have a set time in the dining room, every 30 minutes so we (staff) have time to complete whatever we are assigned to. We got fall risk in there (dining room), we gotta watch em (residents). Surveyor inquired what staff should do if residents (in the dining room) need attended to, V7 responded Usually a CNA not doing anything or anybody for that matter can help with that. If I'm assigned to the resident, there's someone in the dining room that can relay to me that the resident needs something so we can get the patient taken care of. Surveyor inquired if R3 requires assistance, V7 replied She's a feeder, she needs maximal assistance. Restorative (staff) usually sets her up, and someone tries to assist her. Surveyor inquired who's assigned to R3 today, V7 stated (V6's name). At 1:37pm (10 minutes after surveyors' initial observation), surveyor inquired about concerns with R3's appearance, V7 subsequently entered the dining room and stated She (R3) needs to be repositioned; she's sliding down the chair. She also needs to be changed; her clothes need to be changed. Surveyor inquired what was on R3's clothing, V7 responded Food, its stains from the ravioli, some of it is wet some of it is dry. Surveyor inquired what was on R3's lap, V7 replied Ravioli. On 5/12/25 at 1:41pm, V8 (Minimum Data Set Coordinator) presented the (5/12/25) assignment sheet and affirmed that V6/CNA (assigned to R3) was also assigned to the dining room from 12:30 to 1:00. The (09/2020) facility feeding policy states place a napkin under the resident's chin or put on clothing protection if desired by the resident. The (3/10/22) dressing/grooming policy states dressing/grooming refers to activities provided to improve or maintain the resident's self-performance in dressing and undressing and performing other personal hygiene tasks. These activities are individualized to the resident's needs, planned, monitored, evaluated, and documented in the resident's medical record. Determine if the resident has specific tasks and areas requiring dressing/grooming assistance.
Apr 2025 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

Notification of Changes (Tag F0580)

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 a.) follow a physician's order and b.) failed to relay the need for ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to a.) follow a physician's order and b.) failed to relay the need for a physician order and implement a system to ensure that specific treatments or procedures, which requires a physician's order, were being carried out for 1 (R1) of 3 (R5, R7) residents reviewed for therapy services. This failure has the potential to affect the effectiveness of patient care and lead to improper/delayed treatment. Findings Include: R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis not limited to Essential (Primary) Hypertension, Syphilis, Gastrostomy, Asthma with (Acute) Exacerbation, Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal Phase, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with (Acute) Exacerbation, Acute on Chronic Systolic (Congestive) Heart Failure, Long Term (Current) use of Anticoagulants, Epilepsy, Human Immunodeficiency Virus [HIV] Disease, Single Subsegmental Thrombotic Pulmonary Embolism, Ventricular Tachycardia, Polyneuropathy, Dysphagia Following Cerebral Infarction, Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood, Vascular Dementia, Sepsis, Hypoxemia and Hypotension. R1's MDS (Minimum Data Set) BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score is 00 indicating R1 was not able to answer the questions in Section C Cognitive Pattern. Order Summary Report dated 01/13/25 document in part: May evaluate and treat: PT/OT (Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy). R1's Physical Therapy evaluation is dated 05/08/24 with a discharge date of 05/28/24. R1's Occupational Therapy evaluation is dated 05/06/24 with a discharge date of 05/23/24. There are no additional documented Physical/Occupational Therapy notes/evaluations for the physician order dated 01/13/25. On 04/22/25 at 12:37 PM R1 was observed lying in bed in a low Fowler position. R1 responded yes to each question that was asked by the surveyor even while pointing to no on the paper that was held by the surveyor with written yes/no responses. On 04/22/24 at 11:16 AM V4 (R1's Family Member) stated the requested rehabilitation facility did an assessment, and it took 2 ½ weeks before the facility sent the paperwork. On 04/22/25 at 11:23 AM V7 (R1's Family Friend/Care Giver) stated The facility faxed the medical records over to the requested rehabilitation facility. On 04/22/25 at 12:08 PM V6 (R1's Power of Attorney) stated V5 (Requested Rehabilitation Facility Nurse) said she (V5) need the Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy evaluation. On 04/22/25 at 11:41 AM V5 (Requested Rehabilitation Facility Nurse) stated the family wanted R1 to come to the requested rehabilitation facility. I can't get the therapy evaluations. R1 is not getting therapy so there is not anything to send so that I would have the physical therapy and occupational therapy evaluation to submit to the insurance. I got medical records from the facility, but it took a long time. I can't do anything until I get the therapy evaluation. It has been a couple of weeks since I received documentation from the facility. I received the documentation on 04/11/25. I am idling and asked the family to help. Sometimes the facility responds and a lot of times I would be sent to a phone that rings and rings. The case has been opened for a while, 6-8 weeks. I spoke to the family last week and told them I needed their help so I can submit it to the insurance. On 04/22/25 at 01:19 PM V8 (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated I think they are trying to get R1 in the requested rehabilitation facility. I know the paperwork has been sent to V5 (Requested Rehabilitation Facility Nurse) on 04/11/25. R1 is not receiving any current physical or occupational therapy. On 04/22/25 at 01:27 PM V11 (Certified Nurse Assistant) stated I contacted V5 (Requested Rehabilitation Facility Nurse) if she (V5) has what she (V5) needs for insurance purposes for R1 to get evaluated by one of their doctors. V4 (R1's Family Member) has been requesting for R1 to go to the requested rehabilitation facility. I sent over what I have to the requested rehabilitation facility, and it depends on if the insurance will approve it. I did a follow-up last Thursday 04/17/25 and V5 (Requested Rehabilitation Facility Nurse) was not in the office. On 04/23/25 at 10:47 AM V15 (PTA/Physical Therapy Assistant/ Director of Rehab) stated R1 received physical therapy and occupational therapy in May of 2024. The physical therapy initial evaluation was on 05/08/24. The physical therapy discharge date was 05/28/24. The occupational initial evaluation was on 05/06/24. The occupational therapy discharge date was 05/23/24. Reevaluation for physical and occupational therapy after a hospital discharge depends on what warrants it. We don't necessarily pick a resident back up for therapy. We screen quarterly and talk to the staff on the floor if they notice any improvements or decline or if the doctor gives a referral. We can only do evaluations if we get a doctor's order. On 04/23/25 at 12:34 PM V14 (Social Service Director) stated I am learning about R1's family request for a transfer. I was on vacation when all of this came about and the requested rehabilitation facility reached out to the facility. I did not know that V11 (Certified Nurse Assistant) sent a packet to the requested rehabilitation facility. On 04/23/25 at 12:58 PM V14 (Social Service Director) presented the surveyor with R1's face sheet, labs and progress notes that was sent to the requested rehabilitation facility. V14 stated I am going to speak with the administrator. On 04/23/25 at 01:05 PM V14 (Social Service Director) stated the plan is we are going to obtain orders from the physician for the physical and occupational therapy evaluation and once we obtain the order, we will do the evaluation and send the results to the requested rehabilitation facility. I can't give you and answer why the evaluation was not done. On 04/23/25 at 01:44 PM V14 (Social Service Director) presented the surveyor with an order for R1's occupational and physical therapy evaluation. V14 said here is the order. On 04/23/25 at 02:29 PM V1 (Administrator) stated one day V4 (R1's Family Member) came up here. R1 use to be at the requested rehabilitation facility and V4 wanted R1 to go back to the facility. V4 said V5 (Requested Rehabilitation Facility Nurse) was trying to contact V14 (Social Service Director). I told V4 that V14 was on vacation and to have V5 call me. V11 (Certified Nurse Assistant) our scheduler for appointments called V5 about a follow up for another resident and got into what V5 needed, a doctor order for therapy services. V5 never called me directly for R1. V11 just told me yesterday that R1 needed an order to be evaluated by physical and occupational therapy. On 04/23/25 at 02:34 PM V3 (Director of Nursing) said we followed up with the nurse practitioner today and got an order for R1's physical and occupational therapy evaluation. The order was just written today. I let V15 (PTA/Physical Therapy Assistant/Director of Rehab) know and V15 said that she (V15) will do the evaluation first thing in the morning. On 04/23/25 at 02:41 PM V11 (Certified Nurse Assistant) stated I sent V5 (Requested Rehabilitation Facility Nurse) R1's documentation on 04/11/25. V5 told me R1 needed an evaluation for physical and occupational therapy. V14 (Social Service Director) was on vacation, and I talked to V20 (Resident Care Coordinator) MDS (Minimum Data Set) and she (V20) said that she (V20) was going to look into R1's chart. Progress note dated 03/07/25 08:07 document in part: MD (Medical Doctor) Progress Note Text: R1 would benefit from the requested rehab center. Resident was a total care before, but now only needs 1 person assist, a lot of improvement is needed. They (R1) will benefit from the requested rehabilitation facility outpatient therapy. Progress note dated 04/22/25 12:54 document I part: Social Services Note Text: Resident's family is requesting for a discharge to the requested rehabilitation facility for therapy. This is pending acceptance, therefore discharge plans will be initiated, if accepted. Order Summary dated 04/23/25 document in part: PT/OT evaluation only. On 04/23/25 V1 (Administrator) emailed an Employee Counseling Form for V11 (Certified Nurse Assistant) dated 04/23/25 documenting in part: Problem: Staff member failed to notify management team timely of orders needed for evaluation to send over to the requested rehabilitation facility for further review. Resolution of Problem or Action Taken: Staff member educated on the importance of effective communication. On 04/24/25 surveyor requested a Policy on Effective communication & Timely notification for a physician order. V1 (Administrator) sent an email at 07:48 PM documenting: We do not have a Policy on Effective communication & Timely notification for a physician order. On 04/25/25 at 02:13 PM V1 (Administrator) stated V3 (Director of Nursing) would be responsible for making sure the physician order for the PT/OT was carried out. I talked to V20 (Resident Care Coordinator) and V20 said that V11 (Certified Nurse Assistant) never disclosed that R1 needed a PT/OT evaluation. V20 set up a care plan meeting with V6 (R1's Power of Attorney) but V6 did not show up. Policy: Titled Physician's Orders for Medications or Treatments dated 01/13 document in part: Verbal orders will be received only by licensed nurses and subsequently confirmed in writing by the prescribing physician.
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 observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to provide, (A) incontinence care, (B) assistance with...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to provide, (A) incontinence care, (B) assistance with oral hygiene for five [R1, R3, R4, R5, R6] out of five residents who requires assistance with activities of daily living in a total sample of seven residents Findings Include, R1's clinical record indicates in part: R1'a medical diagnosis includes but not limited to dysplasia of anus, syphilis, gastrostomy, asthma, dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute chronic congestive heart failure, seizure disorder, human immunodeficiency virus HIV disease, pulmonary embolism, tachycardia, cerebral infarction stroke, constipation, vitamin D deficiency, anemia, depressive mood disorder, sepsis, hypotension, and essential hypertension. R1 has an ADL Functional Performance Deficit due to incontinence of bowel and bladder, aphasia, recent stoke limited mobility, and dysphagia: Assist with ADL tasks, assist with locomotion, and assist with personal hygiene. R1 requires assistance from staff in the area of personal grooming. a nursing rehab: dressing a grooming goal: R1 will participate in grooming daily, washing her face, combing her hair and brushing her teeth while listening to verbal cueing from staff daily as tolerated. R1's minimum data set section GG document in part: 1/24/25, R1 need maximal assistance with ADL care, and oral care. R1's care plan document in part: R1 has an ADL functional performance deficit due to recent stroke and limited mobility; staff to assist with personal hygiene. On 4/22/25 at 12:39 PM, observed R1 resting in bed alert and oriented x3. R1 was none verbal but was able to point to answer yes or no questions appropriately. Gastric tube feeding per bed side. Noted R1's lips with dried white and red substance. Inside R1's mouth noted thick layers of white, yellow, brown substances covering teeth, gums, and tongue area. R1 was asked the following questions using the yes or no paper: Are you lying in bed right now? R1 pointed yes. Is your last name R1's last name asked by surveyor R1 pointed to yes. Do you receive oral care, such as teeth brushing? R1 pointed No. Do you receive showers and bed baths? R1 pointed No. Are kept clean and dry? R1 pointed yes. R1's Care plan: R1 has an ADL Functional Performance Deficit due to incontinence of bowel and bladder, aphasia, recent stoke limited mobility, and dysphagia: Assist with ADL tasks, assist with locomotion, and assist with personal hygiene. R1 requires assistance from staff in the area of personal grooming. a nursing rehab: dressing a grooming goal: R1 will participate in grooming daily, washing her face, combing her hair and brushing her teeth while listening to verbal cueing from staff daily as tolerated. R1's minimum data set section GG document in part: 1/24/25, R1 need maximal assistance with ADL care, and oral care. R1's care plan document in part: R1 has an ADL functional performance deficit due to recent stroke and limited mobility; staff to assist with personal hygiene. Interviews: On 4/22/25 at 11:15AM V4 [R1's Friend/ Power of Health Care] stated, R1 has been drinking water and eating ice for the last six months. The facility nursing staff tells me and R1 that she cannot eat, nor drink anything, if so R1 would choke or aspirate. R1's mouth has a lot of white build up and now R1's teeth are discolored from all the oral neglect. I have complained to the nursing staff about oral care, but I was never done. R1 has a stroke and is unable to use her right hand to brush her teeth. R1 usually communicate with yes, unable to express her needs. However, R1 is alert and oriented. R1 is not able to write her thoughts down due to the stroke affecting her right hand. On 4/22/25 at 1:25 PM, R3 stated, I have an urostomy pouch that has been leaking for two days. This morning, I told V12 [Certified Nurse Assistant] , but no one came to change the pouch. On 4/22/25 at 1:30 PM, V12 [Certified Nurse Assistant] stated, When I made rounds this morning and R3 told me she was okay. R3's urostomy has been leaking off and on about a month. When her urostomy was leaking this morning but the nurses already know. I am not allowed to change the pouch; I just placed a bath towel under the pouch to catch the urine. I cannot remember if I told the nurse R3's urine pouch was leaking this morning. On 4/22/25 at 1:35 PM, V19 [Licensed Practical Nurse] and surveyor observed R3 resting in bed with R3 holding a wash towel on her side. Noted yellow brownish large circle stain on the bed linen. On 4/22/25 at 1:50PM, V19 {Licensed Practical Nurse] stated, I was made aware this morning that R3's urostomy was leaking, but I just got the supplies to change the urostomy. On this floor we did not have the wafers needed for me to change the urostomy. I received the supplies a couple of hours ago. I been busy today, I will replace R3's urostomy pouch now. R3' clinical record indicates in part: R3 was admitted with cerebral infarction, hemiplegia and hemiparesis, artificial opening of urinary tract, aphasia, dysphagia, gastrostomy, chronic heart failure, chronic pulmonary disease, gout, and malignant neoplasm of cervix. R3's minimum data set indicates R3 is alert and oriented x3, able to make her needs known. R3's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE]; R3 is dependent with toileting hygiene and managing ostomy care. R3's care plan: R3 requires an urostomy. Staff to perform ostomy care. R3's physician order: 6/6/24; Urostomy care every shift and as needed. 6/6/24: Monitor urostomy tube bag every shift and record urine output every shirt. On 4/22/25 at 1:00 PM, surveyor and V9 [Registered Nurse] observed R4 resting in bed with gastric feeding infusing. V9 asked R4 to open his mouth and noted R4's tongue completed covered in thick white milking substance, with yellowish dark substance covering R4's teeth. On 4/22/25 at 1:05 PM, V9 [Registered Nurse] stated R4 receives gastric tube feeding and oral pleasure feedings. I am not sure what is on his tongue. R4 was admitted here from the hospital with oral thrush, maybe the white substance is oatmeal, I am not sure. R4's clinical record indicates; R4 admitted with gastrostomy, atrial fibrillation, dehydration, and gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Alert to self, no able to make his needs known. R4's minimum data set section GG indicates R4 is dependent with ADL oral care. On 4/22/25 at 12:55 PM, observed R5 resting in bed with a foul odor. R5 was alert x1, not able to make her needs known. V8 [Licensed Practical Nurse] with the surveyor present observed R5's bottom bed sheet with a dark brownish colored circle coming from underneath R5. Inside R5's under brief noted the brief was soaked with bowel movement from the back of the brief up to the top of the pubic area. R5's teeth were covered with a thick yellow brownish substance around the teeth and gums. V8 [Licensed Practical Nurse] stated, The odor is strong, the urine is soaked all the way through the under brief on to the bed linen. R5's needs her teeth brushed. I will have her clean up and oral hygiene. On 4/22/25 at 1:20PM, V17 [Certified Nurse Assistant] stated, I start my shift at 7AM. I checked on R5 at 10:30 AM and she was okay. I will clean R5 now. This is my first-time providing ADL care to R5 during my shift. R5's clinical record indicates R5 was admitted with cerebral infarction, hemiplegia and hemiparesis, gastrostomy, schizoaffective disorder, chronic embolism, heart failure, and type II diabetes. R5's minimum data set [MDS] indicates R5 is alert to self and is not cognitively intact. R5's MDs section GG indicates R5 is dependent for ADL and incontinent care. R5's Care Plan: R5 has limited ability to perform person hygiene task. Due to stroke with left sided hemiplegia and impaired cognition; Staff to assist with oral care, personal hygiene and toileting needs as necessary. R6 was resting in bed alert and oriented x3. Observed yellow, white, and brown debris on R6's teeth. On 4/22/25 at 3:00 PM R6 stated, I get my teeth brushes two to three times per week, just depends on who is working. The certified nurse assistant does not even provide me with the tooth bush, toothpaste or basin so I could try and brush my teeth. I need help from the staff while trying to brush my teeth. R6's clinical record indicates the following: R6 was admitted with human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease, chronic kidney disease stage 5, iron deficiency anemia, major depressive disorder, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cerebral infarction, weakness, gout, restlessness and agitation, arthritis, acute kidney disease, and hypertensive chronic kidney disease. R6 minimum data set indicates R6 is alert and oriented X3 able to make her needs known. R6's minimum data set section [GG]; R6 requires moderate assistance with oral hygiene. On 4/24/25 at 10:31 AM, V3 [Director of Nursing [ stated All nursing staff should make rounds at least every two hours and as needed while answering the call lights and provide ADL care. If a resident is wet and need changing from incontinence or urostomy need changing the care should be provided right away. If incontinent care is not provided timely it could potentially cause skin alterations and or urinary infections. Oral care is part of the daily ADL care. All residents need their teeth brushed daily. If not, it could potentially cause tooth decay or oral infections. Nursing staff were in-serviced on ADL, oral, urostomy care. On 4/25/25 at 9:31 AM, V1 [Administrator] stated The facility does not have any ADL, incontinent care policy. The facility follows the standard of care. The nursing staff will provide showers at least twice per week and daily bed bath. The nursing staff will change residents timely and as needed. Policy: Resident Rights Ombudsman Your facility must treat you with dignity and respect and must care for you in a manner that promotes your quality of life. 483.24 (All)(2) A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.
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CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0558 (Tag F0558)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to ensure the call light device was within reach to use...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to ensure the call light device was within reach to use for staff assistance for two residents (R59, R84) in the sample of 66 residents reviewed for accommodations of needs. Findings include: 1. R59's admission record includes but not limited to cirrhosis of the liver with ascites, encephalopathy, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, glaucoma, muscle wasting and atrophy of lower extremities, and diabetes. R59's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents in part, Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score is 14 which indicates that R59 is cognitively intact. R59's Functional abilities for toileting hygiene, shower/bath, sit to stand, chair/bed-to- chair transfer is coded as supervision or touching assistance-helper provides verbal cues and/or touching/steadying and/or contact guard assistance as resident completes activity. Assistance may be provided throughout the activity or intermittently. On 2/23/25 at 10:15 am, observed R59 in room lying in bed. R59's call light observed on the floor behind the head of the bed. Surveyor ask R59 where his call light is and R59 stated, I don't know. Surveyor asked R59 if he uses the call light? R59 stated, sometimes I call for assistance to get into the wheelchair. I do not walk. On 2/25/25 at 12:07 pm, V2 DON (Director of Nursing) stated, The call light should be within the resident's reach. The resident should always be able to reach the call light. The call light should never be on the floor. R59's care plan documents in part, focus: R59 is at risk for falls secondary to history of falls, hypertension, pain weakness, use of wheelchair (revision date 5/25/23). Interventions: promote placement of call light within reach (date initiated 6/20/2019). Facility's job description (undated) titled Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) documents in part, AA. Keeps the nurses call system within easy reach of the resident. 2. On 2/23/25 at 9:50am, surveyor observed R84 in bed, lying on his back, and R84's call light was noted on the floor, under the bed, not within reach of R84. When asked where R84's call light was located, R84 replied, I don't know. Somewhere on the floor. It fell last night. I want to eat but breakfast, but I can't reach my call light to ask for assistance. Surveyor observed R84's food tray on the table next to R84. R84's face sheet documents diagnoses that include but are not limited to ataxia, history of falling and chronic systolic heart failure. R84's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents, in part, a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 which indicates that R84 is cognitively intact. R84's Care Plan, revision date 8/21/2024, documents, in part, (R84) has an ADL (activities of daily living) Self Care Performance Deficit due to Ataxia, Hx. (history) of falls, weakness, deconditioned, Congestive heart failure and lack of motivation. (R84) uses a wheelchair for ambulation. (R84) is extensive with Adl's at this time, with interventions that document, in part, Assist with ADL (activities of daily living) tasks as need. Provide needed level of assistance and support to complete Activities of Daily Living . On 2/23/25 at 10:07am, while in R84's room, with V24 (Registered Nurse/RN), surveyor asked R84 to locate R84's call light. V24 said, It's under his bed. I was just in here. It must have fell off the bed again. When asked if R84 can reach his call light, V24 replied, Not if it's under the bed. V24 then took R84's call light and secured it to R84's bottom sheet of R84's bed. On 2/24/25 at 12:47pm, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON), said Call lights should be answered in a timely manner, by any staff and within reach of the resident. Call lights are needed so staff can meet the resident's needs. Facility policy titled, CALL LIGHT, USE OF, dated 9/20, documents, in part, . 5. When providing care to residents, position the call light conveniently for the resident's use. Tell the resident where the call light is and show him/her how to use the call light and provide reminders to use the call light as needed. 6. Orient all new residents to the call light at the bedside as well as the call light in the bathroom and in the shower or tub rooms. Have the resident demonstrate the use of the call light to be sure he/she understands your instructions. 7. Be sure call lights are placed within resident reach at all times. Facility presented pamphlet titled, Residents' Rights for People in Long-term Care Facilities, revised date 3/17, documents, in part, . safety and good care. Your facility must provide services to keep your physical and mental health, and sense of satisfaction.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0685 (Tag F0685)

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 ensure that resident was scheduled for his follow up app...

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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 ensure that resident was scheduled for his follow up appointment for hearing for one (R91) of one resident reviewed for hearing and vision in a sample of 60 residents. Findings include: R91's face sheet dated February 24, 2025, shows R91was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with multiple diagnoses including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, psychosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and anxiety. R91's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated February 12, 2025, shows R91 has a score of 11 which means R91 has moderate cognitive impairment, requires supervision or touching assistance with most ADLs. R91's diagnosis includes Bipolar disorder,Major Depressive Disorder,Psychosis,Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease,Anxiety,Benign Prostate hyperplasia. R91's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] Brief Interview for Mental Status score is 11 which means that R91's cognition is moderately intact. On 2/23/25 at 11:44 am R91 was observed to be hard of hearing , during interview R91 stated yell loud in my ear on the right side so I can hear the question. R91 stated he does not have a hearing aid right now because he is waiting on his next appointment. R91's After Visit summary from hospital dated 12/4/2024 showed that R91 was scheduled to have a follow up appointment with Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) clinic on 12/18/2024. On 2/24/25 at 1:33pm V2 ( Director of Nursing/ DON) stated prior to residents going out on appointments I expect my nurses to do an assessment of the residents , take their vital signs, complete Activities of Daily Living care, document in electronic health record prior to resident going out on appointment and when they return. If the resident has a follow up appointment the nurse should put in appointment as an order in Electronic health record, scheduler receives appointment information from the nurses,then the scheduler calls for transportation and informs the nurse of transportation time and if resident will need to have an escort. On 2/25/25 at 9:00am V2 ( DON) presented a sheet that states Appointment/Transportation and Escort with R91's name on sheet and appointment date of 2/27/2025 for follow up appointment with ENT clinic at the hospital.V2 stated that follow up appointment on 12/18/24 was never scheduled so that is why the appointment has now been scheduled for 2/27/2025. On 2/25/25 at 10:08am V25 ( Licensed Practical Nurse) stated I was the nurse on 12/4/24 when (R91) went out to appointment and returned on 12/4/24 with new order for ear drops and a follow up appointment for 12/18/24. V25 stated she is expected to document in progress notes that the resident has returned from the appointment,document any new orders for medications and if the resident has a follow up appointment this should be placed in electronic medical record as an order. V25 stated that she could not remember about R91's follow up appointment. V25 stated that the director of nursing expects V25 to write an order in electronic medical record if a resident has an appointment and then inform the scheduler after the order is placed in electronic medical record so transportation can be made. V25 stated I missed making the appointment. Policy dated 9/2020 titled Appointments documents : Physician orders are received for appointments. Assistance will be given to residents in need of arranging and scheduling appointments.
CONCERN (D)

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

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to ensure that the oxygen tubing was labeled with dates when changed, failed to ensure the oxygen tubing was contained when no...

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Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to ensure that the oxygen tubing was labeled with dates when changed, failed to ensure the oxygen tubing was contained when not in use, failed to contain a Bipap (Bilevel positive airway pressure) mask when not in use, and failed to obtain an order for oxygen per nasal cannula. These failures affected one resident (R43) reviewed in a sample of 66. Findings include: R43 has a diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), dependence on supplemental oxygen, cerebral infarction, and flaccid hemiplegia. R43's (1/30/25) Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score is 15. R43 is cognitively intact. On 2/23/25 at 11:37 am, surveyor observed R43's Bipap mask laying on top of the personal refrigerator uncontained and the nasal cannular laying on the oxygen machine uncontained and not dated. R43 stated that he does use both (nasal cannula and Bipap mask) and has asked staff if his mask should be covered. On 2/25/25 at 12:07 pm observed R43's nasal cannular tubing laying on the oxygen machine not contained or dated. On 2/25/25 at 12:10 pm, V2 DON (Director of Nursing) stated, Oxygen tubing and mask should be in a bag when not in use. The oxygen tubing and mask is dated after it is changed. The policy doesn't say it should be dated. Surveyor inquired to V2 if the tubing and mask is not dated, how does the staff know it was changed? V2 stated, They should just know it was changed. Surveyor inquired to V2 how often is the mask and oxygen tubing changed? V2 stated, I have to look at the policy. R43's Active Orders as of 2/24/25 documents in part, Respiratory Bipap: apply at bedtime and PRN (As Needed). There is no order for the nasal cannula. On 2/25/25 at 3:00 pm, Surveyor had V4 ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing) to look at R43's active orders to see if there was an order for oxygen per nasal cannula. V4 stated, I do not see an order for oxygen per nasal cannula. Surveyor inquired to V4 if the resident is getting oxygen with a nasal cannula should there be an order? V4 stated, There should be an order for oxygen and if it is discontinued it should not be in the room. R43's care plan documents in part, Focus: R43 is noted with potential for respiratory difficulty secondary to COPD. R43 requires the use of a Bipap secondary to DX (Diagnosis) COPD. Facility's policy titled, Equipment Change Schedule and dated 9/2020, documents in part, Procedure: 1. Oxygen: a. oxygen tubing, nasal cannula and masks are changed every month and PRN (As Needed).7. BIPAP/CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) tubing will be changed every 3 months and prn (as needed). Facility's job description titled, Staff Nurse (Registered Nurse/ License Practical Nurse) documents in part, Essential Functions: C. Assume all Nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0813 (Tag F0813)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to monitor personal refrigerator temperature logs for one resident. This failure affected one resident (R43) out of 66 residents ...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to monitor personal refrigerator temperature logs for one resident. This failure affected one resident (R43) out of 66 residents in the total sample. Findings include: R43 has a diagnosis which includes but not limited to peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), dependence on supplemental oxygen, cerebral infarction, and flaccid hemiplegia. R43's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) dated 1/30/25 documents that R43 BIMS score is 15. R43 is cognitively intact. On 2/20/25 at 11:37 am, Surveyor observed R43's personal room refrigerator temperature log sheet for February 2025 with missing dates for checking the temperature. From February 1st to February 23rd there was only two days checked (2/5/25 and 2/6/25) on the temperature log. Food items were noted in the refrigerator with a foul odor in the refrigerator. R43 stated that the staff do not check the refrigerator. On 2/25/25 at 12:15 pm, V2 DON (Director of Nursing) stated, I have to check and see who supposed to check the resident's personal refrigerators. On 2/25/25 at 12:30 pm, V36 Housekeeper stated that housekeeping does not check the personal refrigerators in the resident's room. The CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistant) are supposed to check the resident's personal refrigerator. On 2/25/25 at 12:35 pm, V7 housekeeping supervisor stated that the housekeeping department do not check the resident's personal refrigerators. The nursing department checks the resident's refrigerators. On 2/25/25 at 12:40 pm, V35 CNA stated that the resident's personal refrigerators should be checked daily. On 2/25 25 at 12:45 pm, V37 MDS (Minimal Data Set) Coordinator state, I checked R43's refrigerator today. It should be checked daily to make sure it's at the right temperature. Facility's (7/18) policy titled Resident Refrigerator documents in part, Purpose: To reduce the risk of food borne illness. 4. Facility staff assigned to monitor resident refrigerators will monitor temperature. Temperatures will be recorded on the Refrigerator Temperature Log . Facility's job description titled Certified Nursing Assistant documents in part, Essential Functions: A. Ensure that all nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies .
CONCERN (E)

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

Safe Environment (Tag F0584)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. R133 has a diagnosis of but not limited to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Vascular Dementia, History of Falling, Acute Osteomyelit...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. R133 has a diagnosis of but not limited to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Vascular Dementia, History of Falling, Acute Osteomyelitis, and Malignant Neoplasm of Prostate. R133 has a Brief Interview of Mental Status score of 15. On 2/23/2025 at 10:57am surveyor attempted to turn off R133's sink in the bathroom with no success. Surveyor turned both handles on the sink to turn the water off and the water continued to run from the faucet. Surveyor also observed a missing floor tile from in front of R133's bed. On 2/23/2025 at 10:59am R133 stated he has reported the faucet issue to nursing and maintenance staff and they come and look at it but that never come back to fix it. R133 stated that he gets out of his bed on the other side, by the window, because he does not want to step down on the floor where the floor tile is missing. On 2/25/2025 at 10:31am V30 (Maintenance Coordinator) said, No, faucets should not be running continuously. V30 said that there are guys here today, to assist in replacing floor tiles. On 2/25/2025 at 12:32pm V16 (Building Manager) stated he was just made aware of the sink in R133's bathroom that would not shut off and the missing floor tile and said the water should not be continuously running. 3. R116'S Face sheet shows that R116 has a diagnosis which include but not limited to malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung, dizziness and giddiness, cerebral atherosclerosis, other sequelae of cerebral infarction, unspecified severe protein calorie malnutrition, muscle spasm, mixed hyperlipidemia, nicotine dependence cigarettes, and essential primary hypertension. R116's has a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) dated 12/10/25 with a score of 15 which indicates that R116 is cognitively intact. R159'S Face sheet shows that R159 has a diagnosis which include but not limited to Cauda Equina syndrome, Crohn's disease without complications, anemia, partial loss of teeth due to trauma, undifferentiated schizophrenia, obesity, paraplegia, chronic vascular disorders of intestine and acute pancreatitis without necrosis of infection. R159's has a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) dated 01/20/25 with a score of 15 which indicates that R116 is cognitively intact. On 02/23/25 at 11:12 am, Surveyors observed R116 and R159's call device plate missing a cover with interior fixtures externally exposed. R116 stated, That has been like that for a long time. They never fixed it. I think that's why I (R116) have to press hard for my call light to work. Surveyor observed R116 and R159's call device functioning without concerns. On 02/25/25 at 11:18 am, Surveyor questioned V16 (Maintenance Director) regarding R116 and R159's call device cover and V16 stated that V16 is aware of R116 and R159 missing call device cover. V16 then explained that V16 has to get approval to purchase more call device covers and has only been allowed to purchase five call device covers at a time. V16 further explained that V16 has approval to order five more call device covers for the facility and that the call device covers are on back order. When V16 was asked regarding the internal fixtures exposed externally from R116 and R159's missing call device cover V16 explained that the exposed fixtures were not wires and cannot harm anyone if touched. V16 stated that the call device cover is for a homelike cosmetic appearance for R116 and R159's room. Based upon observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that 2 (R116 and R159) residents' call lights main plates were attached, failed to ensure 5 residents' (R112, R133, R136, R179 and R434) bathroom sinks were functioning properly and failed to ensure 1 resident's (R133) room was well-maintained/in good repair. These failures have the potential to affect 7 residents (R112, R116, R133, R136, R159, R179 and R434) reviewed for safe and clean homelike environment, in a total sample of 66 residents. Findings include: 1. On 2/23/25 at 9:38am, while in R179's and R434's bathroom, surveyor observed the bathroom sink clogged with light brownish colored water and numerous hairs floating in the water. On 2/23/25 at 9:41am, with V24 (Registered Nurse/RN), while in R179's and R434's bathroom, V24 said, It looks like someone shaved and clogged it. Housekeeping is up here. I'll see if they have a plunger. R179's Face sheet documents diagnoses that include but are not limited to benign neoplasm of the brain, unspecified psychosis, and schizophrenia. R179's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents, in part, a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 9 which indicates that R179's cognition is moderately impaired. R434's Face sheet documents diagnoses that include but are not limited to chronic kidney disease, unspecified psychosis, Type II Diabetes Mellitus, and dementia. R434's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents, in part, a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 5 which indicates that R434's cognition is severely impaired. 2. On 2/23/25 at 10:27am, while in R112's and R136's bathroom, surveyor observed the bathroom faucet with continuously running water. Surveyor attempted to shut the water off but was unsuccessful. On 2/23/25 at 10:38am, with V24 (Registered Nurse/RN), while in R112's and R136's bathroom, V24 attempted to shut the water off for the bathroom sink but was unsuccessful. V24 said, I'll call for repair. R112's Face sheet documents diagnoses that include but are not limited to schizoaffective disorder, dementia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. R112's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents, in part, a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 00 which indicates that R112's cognition is severely impaired. R136's Face sheet documents diagnoses that include but are not limited to Parkinson's disease, unspecified psychosis, anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder. R136's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents, in part, a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 9 which indicates that R136's cognition is moderately impaired. On 2/25/25 at 12:10pm, V7 (Housekeeping Supervisor) said, Maintenance is responsible for sinks. We're (housekeeping) responsible for cleaning up the floor. On 2/25/25 at 12:32pm, V16 (Building Manager) said, There's a log binder on each unit for employees to write repairs in. I check it twice a day. Once in the morning and once towards the end of my shift. I was notified yesterday of the sink issues on the third floor. They are taken care of. Clogged sinks can be a fall issue and the build up of water can cause more damages to the building. Facility policy titled, Housekeeping Department, revised date 1/23, documents, in part, The Facility will follow an effective plan to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment . 2. Floors will be maintained as clean and free of slipping and tripping hazards. 3. Reported or discovered environmental hazards will be removed or mitigated promptly. Facility presented pamphlet titled, Residents' Rights for People in Long-term Care Facilities, revised date 3/17, documents, in part, . safety and good care. Your facility must provide services to keep your physical and mental health, and sense of satisfaction. Facility job description titled, BUILDING MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES, revised date 3/14, documents, in part, . Building Manager will assure that maintenance services are provided to all areas of the building, grounds, and equipment in a prompt and professional manner . The Building Manager is responsible for assuring that the following functions are performed as necessary for the safety and comfort of residents, staff, and visitors: i. Maintaining the building in compliance with current federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines. ii. Maintaining the building in good repair and free from hazards. v. Maintaining the HVAC system, plumbing fixtures, wiring, all equipment, etc., in good working order . ix. Maintaining communication systems (nurse call, paging, telephone) in good working order . xii. Maintaining all areas in a safe condition. Performing Safety Inspections as required. Facility job description titled, Housekeeping Aide, dated 1/2015, documents, in part, . C. Follow and complete cleaning schedules daily as assigned . L. Check all windows, furniture, fixtures, etc. for correct operation and complete maintenance repair slip, turn into supervisor. Facility job description titled, Housekeeping Supervisor, dated 1/2015, documents, in part, . F. Develops and maintains a cleaning schedule to meet the demands of the facility to ensure a clean, sanitary, odor free environment . N. Makes rounds regularly to assure that Housekeeping personnel are performing required duties, and to assure that appropriate Housekeeping Procedures are being followed . R. Ensures that facility equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and (Facility) policies.
CONCERN (E)

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 ADL (Activities of Daily living) care for 5 de...

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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 ADL (Activities of Daily living) care for 5 dependent residents (R30, R34, R70, R91, R95). This failure affected 5 residents out of a sample size of 66 residing in the facility. Findings include: 1. R70 has a diagnosis of but not limited to Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type, Superficial Frostbite of Right Hand, Superficial Frostbite of Left Foot, Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis Following Cerebral Infarction Affecting Left Non-Dominant Side. R70 has a Brief Interview of Mental Status score of 14. R70's care plan focus (Activities of Daily Living) dated 1/15/2025 documents, in part, has an ADL Functional Performance Deficit due to unsteady gait, CVA with left hemiplegia with interventions of Assist with personal hygiene as needed and provide needed level of assistance and support to complete Activities of Daily Living. On 2/23/2025 at 11:48am, surveyor observed R70's fingernails to be extremely long on both hands and R70 stated that he would like his nails to be cut. On 2/24/2025 at 11:24am, V6 (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated nail care is provided twice a week, on shower days, and as needed. 2. R95 has a diagnosis of but not limited to Dysphagia Following Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Sequelae Following Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hydrocephalus, Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device, Dementia, Moderate, with Other Behavioral Disturbance and Blindness Left Eye Category 5, Normal Vision Right Eye. R95 has a Brief Interview of Mental Status score of 02. R95's care plan focus (Activities of Daily Living) dated 5/31/2021 documents, in part, R95 has an ADL self-care performance deficit secondary to impaired mobility, deficit in cognition with an intervention of Check nail length and trim and clean on bath days and as necessary and assist with ADL tasks as needed. On 2/23/2025 at 10:27am, surveyor observed R95's fingernails on both hands to be long. On 2/23/2025 at 10:31am, V23 (Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA) stated nail care is provided on shower days (twice a week) and as needed. On 2/25/2025 at 8:56am, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated nail care is provided on shower days and as needed. Policy dated 09/2020 titled Nails (Care of) documents, in part, all residents will have clean, well-trimmed nails. CNA Job Description dated 3/2023 documents, in part, provides assistance with activities of daily living to a specific number of residents. 3. On 2/23/25 at 12:05 PM, R30's fingernails appeared long and jagged. A dark substance was visible under R30's fingernails. R30 stated he needs his nails clipped. R30's face sheet dated February 25, 2025, shows R30 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with multiple diagnoses including Schizophrenia, human immunodeficiency virus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic viral hepatitis C, rhabdomyolysis and anxiety. R30's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated February 4, 2025, shows R30 has a score of 11 which means R30 has moderate cognitive impairment, requires supervision or touching assistance with most ADLs and is incontinent of bowel and bladder. R30's care plan dated November 15,2024 shows R30 requires assistance with personal hygiene and ADLs including brushing teeth, washing/drying face and hands, combing hair, cutting nails, shaving etc. due to decreased motivation, incontinence and impaired cognition. Intervention/Tasks: staff will assist [R30] with needed level of assistance and support to complete ADLs through next review. 4. On 2/23/25 at 12:11 PM, R34 was sitting in chair in R34's room. R34's fingernails were long, and a dark brown substance was visible under R34's nails. R34 stated he wants his nails cut. R34's face sheet dated February 25, 2025, shows R34 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with multiple diagnoses including Dementia, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, schizoaffective disorder bipolar type, impulse disorders, and depression. R34's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated December 6, 2024, shows R34 has a score of six which means severe cognitive impairment, requires supervision or touching assistance with most ADLs and is incontinent of bowel and bladder. R34's care plan dated May 15,2024 shows R34 requires assistance with personal hygiene and ADLs including brushing teeth, washing/drying face and hands, combing hair, cutting nails, shaving etc. due to Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Intervention/Task: staff will assist [R34] with personal hygiene and ADLs through next review. 5. On 2/23/25 at 11:44 AM, R91's fingernails appeared long and jagged. A dark substance was observed under R91's fingernails. R91 stated he needs his nails clipped. R91's face sheet dated February 24, 2025, shows R91was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with multiple diagnoses including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, psychosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and anxiety. R91's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated February 12, 2025, shows R91 has a score of 11 which means R91 has moderate cognitive impairment, requires supervision or touching assistance with most ADLs. R91's care plan dated December 6,2024 shows R91 requires assistance with personal hygiene and ADLs including brushing teeth, washing/drying face and hands, combing hair, cutting nails, shaving etc. due to bipolar disorder. Intervention/Task: staff will assist [R91] with personal hygiene and ADLs through next review.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0678 (Tag F0678)

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 assure that emergency medical equipment stored to be u...

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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 assure that emergency medical equipment stored to be used in emergency basic life support was checked daily. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all sixty one residents that reside on the 3rd floor of the facility. Findings include: Facility census, dated [DATE], documents 61 residents residing on the third floor. On [DATE] surveyor observed document titled, Emergency Cart Daily Review, month February 2025, with missing a daily crash cart check for [DATE]. On [DATE] at 11:58am, V25 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) said, Yes, the emergency cart should be checked daily. We (staff) want to make sure everything is working in case of an emergency. If the crash cart is not checked, and something is missing or not working, something bad can happen to the resident that could have been prevented. On [DATE] at 12:47pm, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON), said Crash carts are checked daily and signed off that they were checked to ensure its locked, there's O2 (oxygen), backboard, and the suction machine is working and ready to go. Facility policy titled, Emergency Carts, dated 9/2020, documents, in part, . Emergency carts will be accessible for facility staff to readily provide supplies for emergency situations . 3. Emergency carts will be checked daily to assure that the lock tab is not broken. If the lock tab is broken, supplies must be checked against the supply checklist, missing or expired supplies replaced. Check that oxygen tank is filled, suction machine is set-up ready and CPR board is present. Facility presented pamphlet titled, Residents' Rights for People in Long-term Care Facilities, revised date 3/17, documents, in part, . safety and good care. Your facility must provide services to keep your physical and mental health, and sense of satisfaction. Facility job description titled, Staff Nurse (Registered Nurse/License Practical Nurse), dated 1/2015, documents, in part, . Responsible to provide direct nursing care to the customer, and to supervise the day-today nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, facility policies. The objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times . C. Assume all Nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies.
CONCERN (E)

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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the janitor closet was locked at all times whe...

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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 the janitor closet was locked at all times where residents with a diagnosis of dementia reside. This failure has the potential to affect all the 25 residents on the 2nd floor [NAME] Wing of the facility. Findings include: On 02/25/2025 at 3:12pm, V1 (Administrator) stated the resident's rooms on the second floor [NAME] wing are from rooms 201 to 212. The (02/22/2025) Midnight Census Report documented that there were 25 residents on the second floor's [NAME] Wing. On 02/23/2025 at 11:00 AM, the janitor closet on the second floor's [NAME] Wing was not locked. This observation was pointed out to V7 (Housekeeping Supervisor). V7 checked the closet, removed a piece of paper from the strike plate hole where the latch bolt lies when closing the door, and stated somebody put a piece of paper or something to stop the door from locking. This surveyor requested V7 to keep the door open and to tell this surveyor what's inside the Janitor's closet. V7 stated we have the electric circuit breaker and chemical solution dispenser inside the janitor closet. This door should not be left unlocked. The janitor closet should be locked at all times because we have a circuit breaker, and chemicals are stored inside. On 02/23/2025 at 12:50pm, facing the 2nd floor elevator, V6 (Licensed Practice Nurse) stated you cannot use the elevator without an elevator key. V6 used the elevator key to access the elevator. On 02/24/25 at 11:07 AM, V16 (Building Manager) stated the janitor closet should be locked at all times to prevent anybody from shutting off the power. The chemicals inside the janitor closet, I am pretty sure, are harmful. On 02/24/2025 at 11:15am, with V16 (Building Manager). This surveyor instructed to open the second floor [NAME] Wing janitor closet and inquired what potentially could happen if the janitor closet was left unlocked. V16 opened the janitor closet and stated well we have the breaker panel on the right side of the Janitor closet and chemicals on the left side. Resident may potentially shut off the breaker and there will be no electric power on the nurse's station and on the rooms on this wing. On 02/24/2025 at 11:20am, V16 used the elevator key to access the 2nd floor elevator. On 02/26/2025 at 9:42am, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated the 2nd floor is a skilled floor. This surveyor inquired why a key is needed to use the elevator on the second floor. V2 stated because some of the skilled residents on the second floor have a dementia diagnosis. The (02/25/2025) Inservice/meeting Attendance record documented, in part The HSKP (housekeeping) staff will make sure that the janitor's closet(s) are closed and properly locked on a daily basis. The (3/14) Secured Hazardous Area Door Check documented, in part A. Policy. All doors to hazardous areas will be kept locked to ensure the safety of residents and staff. B. Procedure. 5. Housekeeping are responsible for locked areas under their control. The (undated) Residents' Rights for People in Long-Term Care Facilities documented, in part As a long-term care resident in the State, you are guaranteed certain rights, protections and privileges according to State and Federal laws. Your rights to safety. Your facility must be safe.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0761 (Tag F0761)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to label opened multi dose vials. This failure has the po...

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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 label opened multi dose vials. This failure has the potential to affect 2 residents (R43 and R109) reviewed for medications in the sample of 66 residents. Findings include: On 2/24/25 at 10:44am, with V13 (Registered Nurse/RN), during observation of medication storage, R43's vial of Fluticasone Propionate Nasal spray and vial of Azelastine HCl Nasal Solution 0.1 % was observed opened and not labeled with an open date. Also observed was R109's vial of Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension 1 % eye drops opened and not labeled with an open date. These observations were pointed out to V13 and V13 affirmed that the Fluticasone Propionate Nasal spray, Azelastine HCl Nasal Solution, and Prednisolone Acetate eye drops were opened and did not have an opened date labeled. V13 affirmed that the Fluticasone Propionate Nasal spray, Azelastine HCl Nasal Solution, and Prednisolone Acetate eye should have an opened date labeled on the medications. When asked the purpose of labeling multi dose medications with an open date, V13 replied, Some medications expire earlier once they (multi dose medications) are opened. On 2/24/25 at 12:47pm, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON), said Multi dose medications are used for the same patient and should be labeled with an opened date because it shortens the life of the med (medication). We (facility) follow the pharmacy's recommendations. R43's Face Sheet documents diagnoses that include but are not limited to chronic frontal sinusitis, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and hypertension. R43's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents, in part, a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 which indicates that R43 is cognitively intact. R43's physician order, dated February 2025, documents, in part, Azelastine HCl Nasal Solution 0.1 % (Azelastine HCl) 1 spray in both nostrils two times a day for chronic Rhinitis. R43's physician order, dated February 2025, documents, in part, Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Suspension 50 MCG/ACT (Fluticasone Propionate (Nasal) 1 spray in both nostrils every 24 hours as needed for Allergy symptoms. R109's Face Sheet documents diagnoses that include but are not limited to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and hypertension. R109's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents, in part, a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 which indicates that R109 is cognitively intact. R109's physician order, dated February 2025, documents, in part, Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension 1 %. Instill 1 drop in left eye three times a day for post-op eye surgery for 1 week and instill 1 drop in left eye two times a day for post op surgery for 1 week. The manufacturing package insert of vial of Fluticasone Propionate Nasal spray, title Fluticasone Nasal Spray Prescribing Information, documents, in part, After 120 metered sprays, the amount of fluticasone propionate delivered per actuation may not be consistent and the unit should be discarded. Facility policy titled, Mult-Dose Vials, Use of, dated 1/2022, documents, in part, The opened and beyond-use (expiration) dated will be noted and initialed at the time the vial cap is removed. In general, MDVs (multi dose vials) may be used for 28 days after the initial opening of the vial . Facility presented pamphlet titled, Residents' Rights for People in Long-term Care Facilities, revised date 3/17, documents, in part, . safety and good care. Your facility must provide services to keep your physical and mental health, and sense of satisfaction. Facility job description titled, Staff Nurse (Registered Nurse/License Practical Nurse), dated 1/2015, documents, in part, . Responsible to provide direct nursing care to the customer, and to supervise the day-today nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, facility policies. The objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times . C. Assume all Nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies.
CONCERN (E)

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

Laboratory Services (Tag F0770)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the container of the multi blood glucose test strips was labeled with an open date. These failures have the potential t...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the container of the multi blood glucose test strips was labeled with an open date. These failures have the potential to affect 10 residents (R23, R36, R41, R43, R59, R68, R72, R88, R109, and R435) on team 2 who receive blood glucose monitoring tests on the first floor, reviewed for medication storage in storage in the sample of 66 residents Findings include: On 2/24/25 at 10:44am, with V13 (Registered Nurse/RN), during observation of medication the first floor, team 2 medication cart, an opened container of the multi blood glucose test strips with no open date labeled was observed. The label on the container of multi blood glucose test strips states open date with a blank place to write the open date on the container. This observation was pointed out to V13. V13 then open the container of multi blood glucose strips with no open date and stated, Yeah, this isn't a full container. They must have forgot to label this one because the other one in my cart is labeled with an open date (V13 showed this surveyor another container of blood glucose strips that was labeled with an open date). It (container of the multi blood glucose test strips) should be labeled with an open date. You can get a wrong reading if the strips are outdated. Surveyor requested a list of residents that V13 (Registered Nurse/RN) was assigned to on 2/24/25 that receive blood glucose monitoring. Facility presented document titled, Diagnosis Report, dated 2/25/25, that documents, in part, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Without Complications. This document lists 10 residents (R23, R36, R41, R43, R59, R68, R72, R88, R109, and R435). On 2/24/25 at 12:47pm, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON), said I'll (V2) have to check the policy on dating the glucose strips container once opened. Facility policy titled, (Name of Company) BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR QUALITY CONTROL TESTING, dated 8/2024, documents, in part, . 2. Check expiration dates for solution and test strips. Date solution bottles and test strips container when opening new. Control solutions and test strips should be discarded ninety (90) days after opening. Facility presented pamphlet titled, Residents' Rights for People in Long-term Care Facilities, revised date 3/17, documents, in part, . safety and good care. Your facility must provide services to keep your physical and mental health, and sense of satisfaction. Facility job description titled, Staff Nurse (Registered Nurse/License Practical Nurse), dated 1/2015, documents, in part, . Responsible to provide direct nursing care to the customer, and to supervise the day-today nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, facility policies. The objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times . C. Assume all Nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0919 (Tag F0919)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the call lights, in the third floor shower room, were functioning properly. This deficient practice has the potential t...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the call lights, in the third floor shower room, were functioning properly. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all sixty one residents that reside on the 3rd floor of the facility. Findings include: Facility census, dated 2/23/25, documents 61 residents residing on the third floor. On 2/23/25 at 10:22am, with V25 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN), during observation of the third floor shower room, 3 call lights were noted to be inoperable/non-functional. V25 attempted to turn each of the 3 call lights on but was unsuccessful. V25 sated, Let me get V24 (Registered Nurse/RN). He (V24) knows more about these (call lights). On 2/23/25 at 10:28am, with V24 (Registered Nurse/RN), during observation of the third floor shower room, 3 call lights were noted to be inoperable/non-functional. V24 attempted to turn each of the 3 call lights on but was unsuccessful. V24 said, Ididn't know these (call lights) weren't working. I'll call right now to get them fixed. When asked the purpose of assuring the call lights are functioning properly, V24 replied, So the resident can get help from (staff) if they need it. On 2/25/25 at 12:32pm, V16 (Building Manager) said, I was just told yesterday that those call lights on the third floor weren't working. Some I can fix, and some require an outside person to fix. I sent an e-mail out yesterday to (Electric Company) to come fix the call lights. Facility presented document titled, (Facility Name) Maintenance and Housekeeping Request Log, that documents, in part, 2/23/25 3rd floor Bathroom call lights out no cord. On 2/24/25 at 12:47pm, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON), said Call lights should be answered in a timely manner, by any staff and within reach of the resident. Call lights are needed so staff can meet the resident's needs. Facility policy titled, CALL LIGHT, USE OF, dated 9/20, documents, in part, . 5. When providing care to residents, position the call light conveniently for the resident's use. Tell the resident where the call light is and show him/her how to use the call light and provide reminders to use the call light as needed. 6. Orient all new residents to the call light at the bedside as well as the call light in the bathroom and in the shower or tub rooms. Have the resident demonstrate the use of the call light to be sure he/she understands your instructions. 7. Be sure call lights are placed within resident reach at all times. Facility presented pamphlet titled, Residents' Rights for People in Long-term Care Facilities, revised date 3/17, documents, in part, . safety and good care. Your facility must provide services to keep your physical and mental health, and sense of satisfaction. Facility job description titled, BUILDING MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES, revised date 3/14, documents, in part, . Building Manager will assure that maintenance services are provided to all areas of the building, grounds, and equipment in a prompt and professional manner . The Building Manager is responsible for assuring that the following functions are performed as necessary for the safety and comfort of residents, staff, and visitors: i. Maintaining the building in compliance with current federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines. ii. Maintaining the building in good repair and free from hazards. v. Maintaining the HVAC system, plumbing fixtures, wiring, all equipment, etc., in good working order . ix. Maintaining communication systems (nurse call, paging, telephone) in good working order . xii. Maintaining all areas in a safe condition. Performing Safety Inspections as required.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0925 (Tag F0925)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility failed to maintain effective pest control on the third floor. This ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility failed to maintain effective pest control on the third floor. This failure has the potential to affect three (R4, R7, and R30) of three residents observed in a census of 61 residents on the third-floor unit. Findings Include: On 02/23/25 at 11:30 AM, V27, observed a brown creature crawling across the floor and Housekeeper verified that it is a live roach crawling across the floor where R4, R7, and R30 reside. On 2/23/25 at 11:33 am V27(Housekeeper) walked to R4, R7 and R30's room and verified with surveyor multiple dead roaches on glue traps and mouse traps under a wall heater. V27, (housekeeper) stated that she reports any findings of pests or rodents to maintenance and maintenance will take care of it. V27 stated that this is not the first time that she has seen roaches and that she does report any sightings of pests when she sees pests. 02/23/25 at 12:16 PM, surveyor noticed a resident jump up from his chair and step on an insect crawling on the dining room floor during lunch time. On 02/23/25 at 12:22 PM, V38, Business Office Manager (BOM), verified that it was a small roach on the dining room floor. V38 stated that it was his first time seeing a roach in the dining room and someone must have brought it in the facility. V38 stated staff is to report any findings of pests or rodents to maintenance. On 2/24/25 at 10:48 am during the resident council meeting, all residents (R22, R28, R59, R87, R88, R106, R117, R118, R148, and R155) in attendance stated they had concerns about the rodents in the facility. R88 (Resident Council President), R59, and R22 stated the residents have had concerns about rodents for a while, but it is getting better. On 2/24/25 at 1:13 pm, V1 (Administrator) stated that the facility has a Pest Control Agreement with a Pest Control Vendor and pest control services are provided twice a week. V1 stated that they had contact another pest control company for better services, but that company does not service the facility's area. V1 stated she is in the process of finding another Pest Control Company to address the facility's pest and rodent issue. Facility's document named Pest Control Service Agreement prepared by a Pest Management Services Vendor dated 8/24/2024 documents regular scheduled Pest Control Service frequency is 2 services a week. These services targets pests such as Pavement ants, House mice, Norway rats, American cockroaches, German cockroaches, and Oriental cockroaches. Facility provided a screen shot of text messages between one individual claiming to be a representative of a pest control company and another individual conversating regarding pest control services are not provided in an undisclosed service area. Facility document named Resident Council Minutes dated 12/19/2025 documents Maintenance: Residents has concerns with rodents. Facility document named Resident Council Minutes dated 1/17/2025 documents Maintenance: Residents had some concerns about rodents. Facility document named Maintenance and Housekeeping Request Log documents the following: 11/4/2024 roaches/bugs located in pantry and action taken by Pest Control Vendor on 11/4/24. 11/8/2024 roaches located in room [ROOM NUMBER] and action taken by Pest Control Vendor on 11/13/24. 11/12/24 a mouse was located in room [ROOM NUMBER] and action taken by Pest Control Pest Vendor Company 11/12/24. Facility document named Maintenance and Housekeeping Request Log documents a roach was in the counselor's office and action taken by Pest Control Vendor on 2/18/25. Facility policy undated and named Pest Control documents All employees will maintain the Pest Control Program by communicating and documenting pest sightings, maintaining a clean environment, and eliminating conditions conducive to pest harborage.
MINOR (C)

Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact

Staffing Information (Tag F0732)

Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the daily nursing staffing information was accurate. These failures affected all 185 residents residing in the facility...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the daily nursing staffing information was accurate. These failures affected all 185 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: On 2/23/2025 at 8:53am upon entrance to the facility surveyor observed facility's Nurse Staffing posted on the wall with the date of 2/21/2025. On 2/23/2025 at 8:57am V21 (Receptionist) stated that she must update the form before she puts it back up on the wall. Nurse Staffing form documents a date of 2/21/2025. On 2/25/2025 at 2:47pm V39 (Lead Receptionist) stated the receptionist is responsible for updating the information and posting the Nurse Staffing every day. On 2/26/2025 at 12:09pm via email V1(Administrator) stated when surveyor asked for a policy/procedure for completing the nurse staffing V1 replied, For completing the nursing staffing we follow state regulations.
Oct 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 F0925 (Tag F0925)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and records review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to ensur...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and records review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to ensure the facility is free of pests and rodents. This deficiency has the potential of affecting all 178 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: R1's current face sheet documents R1 is a [AGE] year-old individual with medical diagnosis that include but not limited to: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified, cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, unspecified cervical region, acute embolism, and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of lower extremity, bilateral. R1's MDS (Minimum Data Set) section C-Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) dated [DATE], documents R1's BIMS score as 15/15, indicating R1 has intact cognitive function. On 10/12/2024, at 10:20 AM, R1 was observed laying in bed awake watching television. R1 stated He saw mice in his room a couple of days ago and mice traps were placed around his room. R1 stated this has been going on for a while and he does not like the mice moving around in his room. Especially since R1 cannot get out of bed by himself. If the rats come near him, he gets uncomfortable, when he hears the mice running around at night. R2's current face sheet documents R2 is a [AGE] year-old individual whose medical diagnosis include but not limited to: paraplegia, unspecified, unspecified convulsions, other muscle spasm. R2's MDS (Minimum Data Set) section C-Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) dated [DATE], documents R2's BIMS score as 14/14, indicating R2 has intact cognitive function. On 10/12/2024 at 11:14 AM, R2 was observed in a wheelchair in the dining room interacting with peers. R2 stated he tries not to stay in his room because of mice. He sees them all the time. R2 stated she saw a mice run around in his room yesterday, and staff are aware. R2 stated he does not like mice and the mice running around makes him very uncomfortable because R2 is paralyzed from the waist down and there is nothing he do to help himself when the rats start running around. R2 stated the facility is aware but the rat problem continues to be a problem in his room. R2 stated the treatments being applied do not work because there are mice everywhere, and he sees mice droppings in his room all the time. R3's current face sheet documents R3 is a [AGE] year-old individual with medical conditions that include but not limited to: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation, hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side, hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease R3's Minimum Data Set (MDS) Section C - Cognitive Patterns-Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) dated July 15, 2024, documents R3's BIMS as 15/15, indicating R3 has intact cognitive function. On 10/12/2024, at 10:19AM, R3 was observed laying in bed awake and stated staff use a mechanical lift to get her in and out of the bed to the wheelchair and vice versa. R3 stated she has heard mice ruining in her room at night when she is sleeping, but does not remember when. She does not like mice or any pests. On 10/12/2024 at 11:06AM, V14 (Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA) V14 and surveyor went to R2's room and on the floor of the big dresser was observed some tiny blackish pallets on the floor. V14 stated the tiny pallets were mice droppings. V14 opened the dresser drawers, and more mice droppings were observed inside the drawers. V14 stated mice should not be in residents' rooms. On 10/12/2024, at 11:21 AM, V15 (housekeeping) and surveyor went to R2's room and observed mice droppings on the floor by the dresser and inside the main dresser and the side tables. V15 stated he sees a lot of mice droppings in residents' rooms and when he cleans especially on the 3rd floor, and mice can scare residents. V15 stated he also sees the pest control in the facility and put out rat poison. On 10/12/2024, at 11:31AM, V16 (Housekeeping) was observed in the hallway and stated he has worked at the facility for nine months and he has seen mice dropping on corners around the units and in residents rooms, and most of the mice droppings are on the third floor because the residents in this unit have behavioral health issues and they take food to their rooms and leave it there. V16 stated the food can attract mice and roaches. V16 said when residents see mice in their rooms, they ask for mice traps to be put in their rooms. V16 further stated mice carry a lot of germs which they can spread, and the mice can also scare residents. He sees pest control company come to the facility to apply treatments. On 10/12/2024, at 2:22 PM, V4 (Maintenance Director) stated he has worked at the facility for about six months. Since he started working at the facility ten months ago, the pest control company would come to the facility once a week to treat pest sightings. But since March 2024, the pest control company has been coming two times a week. V4 stated the kitchen, laundry room, and boiler room are treated every time the pest control company comes to the building, and so far, the kitchen has not had any pest sightings. V4 stated per the pest control company policy, the company only treats places where there have been pest sightings, and that is why every floor has a maintenance log where staff document any pest sightings. V4 stated he checks the pest maintenance log three times a day on every floor and puts mice traps around the walls and base boards, and under the radiators in the rooms were the mice were sighted. V4 stated there is a pipe that runs from the radiator into the wall and goes up to the boiler room and that's how the radiator is cooled or heated. V4 stated the hole where the pipe runs through has a small gap and this is where mice get in and into the building. V4 stated the maintenance department is in the process of filling those gaps. V4 stated he is aware of rat/mice sightings, but he was not aware of rat droppings in the residents' rooms. V4 stated until all the gaps/holes are fully sealed, the mice problem will not be completely solved. V4 further said he will see if he can get approval from corporate for more contractors to help fill the holes to speed up the elimination of the mice in the facility. V4 stated pest can be harmful to the residents mentally because residents can be scared. V4 stated he was not sure if the mice can spread diseases in the facility. V4 stated he is aware of rat/mice sightings, but he was not aware of rat droppings in the residents' rooms. V4 stated until all the gaps/holes are fully sealed, the mice problem will not be completely solved. On 10/12/2024, at 4:18 PM, V1(administrator) stated the pest control company is now coming two times a week to provide treatments. V1 thinks their treatments are working because the pest complaints are not as many as they used to be, and the residents don't complain and much as they used to. V1 stated the facility has been working with the pest control company for a while because V1 found the company providing services when she started at the facility in December 2023. V1 stated the residents have not complained the mice and other pests. V1 stated she does not think the mice are affecting residents. V1 further stated even in the communities, there are mice problems even in the best neighborhoods. Facility maintenance and house keeping request logs dated 10/10/2024,10/11/2024, 10/09/2024, 10/07/2024, 09/20/2024, 09/23/2024, 09/13/2024, 9/17/2024, 9/19/2024, 10/02/2024, 09/09/2024, 09/10/2024 document there were roaches and or rats/mice observed in various parts of the facility. Pest control policy dated 1.23 documents: -Administrator will ensure that all recommendations concerning sanitation, maintenance needs, food storage problems and Pest Control Contractor's report are addressed. Pest control company treatment logs from 08/01/2024 to 10/11/2024 document pest/rodents/mice sightings in the facility on multiple occasions.
Aug 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

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 ensure that the Low Air Loss Mattress (LALM) for pres...

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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 that the Low Air Loss Mattress (LALM) for pressure ulcer prevention is functional for a resident at risk for pressure ulcers. This failure affected one resident, R1, who is at high risk for pressure ulcers, of four residents, reviewed for pressure ulcer prevention interventions. Findings include: On 8/26/24 at 11:10am, during observation of residents on the second floor, R1 was observed on the Low Air Loss Mattress (LALM) that was not functional, without any sheet, with R1's skin directly in contact with the mattress. Again at 11:25am, R1's LALM was still in the same condition without any weight setting. At this time, V3(LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse) was called into R1's room to see the LALM. V3 stated I see there is no air in the mattress, but I don't know how to do it. The setting should be according to the resident's weight. V15(Wound Care Technician later came and stated that she would be right back with the weight of R1. V15 stated that R1 weighs 397 pounds. V15 explained I will set the LALM at 420(the nearest number to 397) and the mattress will be inflated according to weight. V15 stated that R1 just returned from the hospital over the weekend (on 8/24/24, which was 2 days ago) and it appears that the staff that put him(R1) in bed did not put the air mattress in the correct weight for R1. V5(CNA/Certified Nurse Assistant) stated that R1 is scheduled to have a shower on 3-11 shift, and she did not touch the LALM today. On 8/26/24 at 11:30am, V6(Wound Care Coordinator) came to the room and stated that R1's wound on the buttocks is not a pressure ulcer but a boil that was found while R1 was in the hospital. V6 explained that even if a resident was re-admitted on the weekend, the air mattress should be put at the correct setting to prevent pressure ulcer. Inquired from V6 if it is okay to put the resident on the low air loss mattress without any sheet to cover the mattress. V6 responded that the air mattress should be covered with a sheet so that the resident's skin does not directly touch the mattress. On 8/28/24 at 12:35pm, V6 stated I started in-servicing all the nurses about low air loss mattress and the in-service will continue until every nurse is trained. On 8/28/24 at 10:20am, V2(Director of Nursing) stated I will find out who the nurse was that re-admitted him on Saturday. Nurses are supposed to know how to set the air mattress. Maybe the nurse is new. We will in-service her. R1's records show the following: Face sheet shows diagnoses which include but are not limited to Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis following Cerebral Infarction, Morbid Severe Obesity, Aphasia, and Dependence on other Enabling Machines and Devices. Pressure Ulcer Risk assessment dated [DATE] and 8/24/24 both show that R1 is at high risk for pressure ulcer. MDS (Minimum Data Status) section GG dated 8/22/24 states that R1 is dependent on staff for mobility. Care plan dated 8/6/24 states: R1 has an ADL Functional Performance Deficit due to Cerebrovascular Accident with hemiplegia, aphasia, incontinence, and limited mobility. POS (Physician Order Sheet) dated 7/31/24 and 8/25/24 both state Low Air Loss Mattress/Bariatric every shift. Facility's Policy on Management of Low Air Loss Mattresses dated 03/2024 states in part: Low air loss mattresses will be set up, disinfected, maintained, and stored within the facility. #2 states: Residents who have been assessed as in need of a low air loss mattress will have a mattress set up for their use. #6 states: Cover the mattress system with a sheet. Facility's policy on Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injury and other skin alterations states: 1: Identify residents at risk for developing pressure injuries utilizing the Braden Scale. 2: Identify the presence of pressure injuries and other skin alterations. 3: Implement preventative measures and appropriate treatment modalities for pressure injuries and other skin alterations through individualized resident care plan.
Apr 2024 12 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0688 (Tag F0688)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based upon observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a mobility device for one of 63 residents (R55) in the sample reviewed for range of motion/mobility. Findings inclu...

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Based upon observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a mobility device for one of 63 residents (R55) in the sample reviewed for range of motion/mobility. Findings include: R55's diagnoses include paraplegia. R55's (3/28/24) functional assessment includes lower extremity impairment on both sides. No impairment of upper extremities. R55's (5/26/21) care plan states resident is wheelchair bound due to history of multiple gunshot wounds resulting in paraplegia. Intervention: (4/25/23) Resident uses trapeze for reposition. R55's (3/28/24) BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) determined a score of 15 (cognition intact). On 4/14/24 at 11:11am, R55 was observed lying in bed. Surveyor inquired if staff provide active and/or passive range of motion. R55 stated They used to but stopped, it's been probably about a year ago. Surveyor inquired if R55 could move his legs. R55 responded No, not really. I was shot in the head, face and spine. Surveyor inquired if R55 can reposition himself in bed. R55 replied I need a trapeze. I had one a long time ago, but now I don't have one. I feel like a corpse that can talk, that's how I be feeling. It's like they (facility staff) trying to be keeping me weak. On 4/16/24 at 4:16pm, surveyor inquired why R55 was not provided a trapeze if the care plan intervention includes trapeze for repositioning. V3 (Assistant Director of Nursing) stated I wouldn't know, that would be restorative. On 4/17/24 at 10:01am, surveyor inquired about R55's functional status. V38 (Restorative Nurse) stated He's (R55) paraplegic, he turns very well with my staff. He's (R55) able to propel himself in the wheelchair. Surveyor inquired if bed mobility devices were provided to R55. V38 responded Not at this time, he's never asked me for anything. Surveyor inquired why R55 was not provided a trapeze to reposition himself. V38 replied He never asked for one. Surveyor inquired if R55's current care plan interventions include uses trapeze for reposition. V38 stated I do see that. Surveyor inquired why R55's care plan intervention was not implemented. V38 responded He hasn't had one probably when I updated the care plan, but he never requested one from me. The (3/10/22) passive or active range of motion policy states the following should be recorded in the resident's medical record: any problems or complaints made by the resident. Report other information in accordance with facility policy and professional standards of practice. The (08/2020) magement of falls policy states provide assistive devices for mobility, as appropriate for the resident.
CONCERN (D)

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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow policy procedures and failed to take prevantative safety measures to ensure a resident's bed reduced the risk of a fal...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow policy procedures and failed to take prevantative safety measures to ensure a resident's bed reduced the risk of a fall or injury for two of 63 residents (R55, R138) in the sample. Findings include: 1) R138's diagnoses include metabolic encephalopathy and ataxic gait. R138's (1/31/24) BIMS determined a score of 6 (severe impairment). R138's (1/31/24) functional assessment states resident walks independent. R138's (8/15/23) care plan states resident is at risk for falls due to antipsychotic use, impaired cognition, and unsteady gait. On 4/14/24 at 10:21am, R138's bed was noted to be angled and away from the wall. R138 subsequently sat on the bed, and it moved. On 4/14/24 at 10:28am, surveyor inquired if R138's bed was locked V18 (Certified Nursing Assistant) pushed R138's bed (which moved) stated Nope then locked the bed. 2) R55's diagnoses include paraplegia. R55's (3/28/24) BIMS determined a score of 15 (cognition intact). R55's (3/28/24) functional assessment affirms resident is dependent on staff for bed to chair transfers. R55's (5/2/17) care plan states resident requires use of a mechanical lift for transfers. On 4/14/24 at 11:11am, R55 was observed lying in bed (alone in the room) and the bed was in high position. Surveyor inquired if R55 can walk. R55 affirmed that he could not. Surveyor inquired why R55 was lying a on top of a mechanical lift sling. R55 stated They put that there an hour ago, they supposed to come back and get me up, but nobody came back. The (08/2020) management of falls policy states develop a plan of care to include goals and interventions which address resident's risk factors. Assess and monitor resident's immediate environment to ensure appropriate management of potential hazards.
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 upon observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to follow physician orders, implement care plan interventions, ensure staff are aware of policy procedures, follow policy proce...

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Based upon observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to follow physician orders, implement care plan interventions, ensure staff are aware of policy procedures, follow policy procedures, and failed to provide catheter care for one of 63 residents (R98) in the sample reviewed for indwelling urinary catheters. Findings include: R98's diagnoses include neuromuscular bladder dysfunction and paraplegia. R98's (10/31/23) Physician Orders include indwelling urinary catheter care daily and as needed. R98's (2/20/24) care plan states resident requires the use of an indwelling catheter due to neurogenic bladder. Interventions: provide catheter care, monitor output every shift. R98's (3/14/24) functional assessment affirms substantial/maximal assistance is required for toileting. R98's (3/14/24) BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) determined a score of 15 (cognition intact). On 4/14/24 at 10:46am, R98's indwelling urinary catheter bag contained 1900cc (cubic centimeters) in the bag. Surveyor inquired who empties the catheter bag. R98 stated The CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) empties it. Surveyor inquired if the catheter was emptied since yesterday. R98 affirmed it was not. On 4/16/24 at 2:04pm, surveyor inquired about the required frequency for emptying indwelling urinary catheter bags. V2 (Director of Nursing) stated I would have to check the policy for that. Surveyor inquired about the expectation of staff to empty indwelling urinary catheter bags. V2 responded Follow the policy and procedure. The (9/20) indwelling catheter policy states empty drainage bags at least once each shift and as needed. The (2020) catheter care audit tool states collection bags are emptied at least every eight hours.
CONCERN (D)

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

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to ensure nebulizer masks were labeled and contained, failed to ensure the nebulizer tubing was off the floor, failed to ensure...

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Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to ensure nebulizer masks were labeled and contained, failed to ensure the nebulizer tubing was off the floor, failed to ensure nasal cannula was dated, and failed to ensure a resident's nebulizer machine and CPAP (Continuous positive airway pressure) Mask were not on roommate's dresser. These failures affected two (R78 and R136) residents reviewed for respiratory care in the total sample of 63 residents. Findings include: 1) On 04/14/2024 at 11:18am, R78's nasal cannula was connected to a large tank of oxygen via a humidifier bottle. This surveyor requested V25 (Resident Care Coordinator/Registered Nurse (RN)) to check R78's nasal cannula and humidifier bottle for labels. V25 checked the nasal cannula tubing and humidifier and stated there are no labels. These are not dated. On 04/14/2024 at 11:20am, R78's nebulizer mask and tubing were not contained. This surveyor requested V25 to check the nebulizer mask and tubing for labels. V25 checked the nebulizer mask and tubing and stated there are no labels. These are not dated. On 04/14/2024 at 11:21am, this surveyor inquired for the containment of the nebulizer mask. V25 stated the nebulizer mask should be contained in a self sealing bag. V25 then opened R78's drawer and rummaged through the drawer and stated there is no plastic bag for the nebulizer mask. These are dirty (while holding the nebulizer mask and tubing). I (V25) need to replace them. V25 disposed of the nebulizer mask and tubing in the trash can. On 04/16/2024 at 12:14pm, V3 (Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/Infection Preventionist) stated it is expected for the nebulizer mask to be inside a self sealing bag when not in use because we (facility) don't want the mask to touch any surface that is dirty or contaminated. Nebulizer mask and tubing should be changed weekly and as needed and should be labeled with the date these were changed so we know when these were changed. The nasal cannula should be changed monthly and as needed and should be labeled with the date it was changed so we know when this was changed. On 04/16/2024 at 12:16pm, this surveyor requested V3 to provide policies and procedures on labeling and dating of nasal cannula and nebulizer mask and tubing and containment of nebulizer mask. On 04/16/2024 at 2:02pm, surveyor inquired with V2 (Director of Nursing) how would staff know nebulizer mask and tubing and nasal cannula have been changed and if staff are expected to date nebulizer mask and tubing and nasal cannula. V2 stated Can I (V2) get back to you (this surveyor) on that? This surveyor requested V2 to provide labeling and dating of nebulizer mask and tubing and nasal cannula, and containment of nebulizer mask policy and procedure. R78's (Active Order As of: 04/15/2024) Order Summary Report documented, in part Diagnoses: (include) but not limited to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, and vascular dementia. Order Summary. Respiratory: Change O2 (oxygen) tubing monthly and prn (as needed). Duoneb Solution 0.5 - 2.5(3) milligrams/millimeters (mg/3ml) (ipratropium Albuterol) 1 vial inhale orally via nebulizer every 6 hours as needed for Respiratory Symptoms. Order Status: Active. Order Date: 04/06/2024. R78's (04/10/2024) Minimum Data Set documented, in part Section C. 0500 BIMS (brief interview for mental status): 05. Indicating R78's mental status as severely impaired. R78's (04/15/2024) Care plan documented, in part Focus: requires oxygen therapy due COPD and acute respiratory illness. Goal: will maintain adequate O2 saturation. Interventions. Administer oxygen per MD orders. The (4/16/2024) In-service/Meeting Attendance Record documented, in part Staff are required to change oxygen tubing every month. Nebulizer set up every week and prn. All the above mentioned items must be dated and labeled Procedure. Our expectation is that the nurse will label the tubing on the date the tubing is change. The (04/16/2024) email correspondence with V1 (Administrator) documented, in part Subject: Policy and Procedure. Our expectation is that the nurse will label the tubing on the date the tubing is change(d). The (04/16/2024) email correspondence with V2 (Director of Nursing) documented, in part Our expectation for containment of oxygen tubing, cannula and nebulizer mask and tubing is to ensure it is bagged appropriately. The (09/2020) Equipment Change Schedule documented, in part Policy: Equipment will be changed following established schedules to prevent cross contamination. Procedure: 1. Oxygen: a. Oxygen tubing, nasal cannula and masks are changed every month and PRN. D. Aerosol set up: device, tubing, drain bag and humidifier jar changed weekly and prn. 10. Individual resident equipment: 11. Nebulizer set ups for bronchodilator therapy changed weekly and prn (as needed). The (undated) Infection Prevention and Control Manual General Policies Cleaning and Disinfecting Nebulizer Equipment documented, in part Policy: Cleaning and disinfecting of nebulize machine will be completed based on the manufacturer's recommendations. Procedure: 8. Replace nebulizer mask and tubing weekly. 2) On 4/14/24 at 10:02pm, R136's (undated) nebulizer tubing was observed on the floor. On 4/14/24 at approximately 10:10am, surveyor inquired about the un-bagged tubing on R136's floor V17 (Registered Nurse) stated This supposed to be for his (R136's) breathing treatment. Everything was in a drawer right here (pointing at roommate dresser) in a bag. Most of this is in a bag and labeled. V17 removed R136's bagged CPAP mask from the roommate dresser and affirmed that R136's nebulizer machine was also on the roommate dresser. Surveyor inquired why R136's respiratory equipment was on the roommate dresser V17 responded He (R136) used to be in this room alone.
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 upon observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to follow policy procedures and failed to maintain a medication error rate below 5%. There were two medication errors out of 26...

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Based upon observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to follow policy procedures and failed to maintain a medication error rate below 5%. There were two medication errors out of 26 opportunities, resulting in a 7.69% medication error rate. Two of 13 residents (R14, R100) in the medication administration sample were affected. Findings include: R100's (10/21/22) POS (Physician Order Sheets) include EC (Enteric Coated) Aspirin (Delayed Release) 81 MG (milligrams) tablet daily. On 4/15/24 at 9:27am, V31 (LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse) dispensed R100's (9am) medications into a medication cup and affirmed that she was prepared to administer them. However, the Aspirin 81mg dispensed was not enteric coated. Surveyor inquired about the dispensed Aspirin. V31 reviewed the Aspirin container and affirmed it was not enteric coated. V31 subsequently removed the EC Aspirin 81mg from the medication cart and stated, You made me nervous; this is the enteric coated Aspirin. R14's (2/24/23) POS includes Sodium Chloride Oral Tablet 1 gm (gram) give 2 tablet by mouth three times a day. On 4/15/24 at 12:34pm, V33 (LPN) dispensed and administered one (1) tablet of Sodium Chloride 1gm to R14 therefore the incorrect dose was received. Surveyor inquired if one (1) Sodium Chloride tablet was administered to R14 V33 stated Yes. Surveyor inquired how many Sodium Chloride tablets were prescribed for R14 V33 immediately accessed the medication administration record and responded I think it's two (2). The (09/2020) medication administration policy states drugs must be administered in accordance with the written orders of the attending physician.
CONCERN (E)

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

Safe Environment (Tag F0584)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based upon observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that (R138's) call light was functioning properly, failed to ensure that (R55's) noisy heater was repaired, failed to...

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Based upon observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that (R138's) call light was functioning properly, failed to ensure that (R55's) noisy heater was repaired, failed to ensure that (R55's) screen was repaired, and failed to provide and/or repair damaged furniture for six of 63 residents (R37, R55, R98, R126, R136, R138) in the sample. Findings include: On 4/14/24 at 10:02am, the (2nd) drawer was noted to be leaning (the hinge on one side was coming off) and the (3rd) drawer was missing from R136's dresser. R136's (2/9/24) BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) determined a score of 13 (cognition intact). Surveyor inquired about concerns with the dresser and R136 stated I asked if they (staff) could fix it and they said not yet because they're painting. On 4/14/24 at 10:21am, the wardrobe (left) top drawer was missing in R138's room. The large dresser (1st) and (2nd) drawers were also missing in R138's room. R138's (1/31/24) BIMS determined a score of 6 (severe impairment). Surveyor inquired about the missing drawers R138 stated In the room, everything damage, nobody change nothing. On 4/14/24 at approximately 10:29am, V18 (Certified Nursing Assistant) activated R138's call light (as requested) however the light (outside the door) was not on. Surveyor inquired why the light did not go on V18 responded The light isn't on? Surveyor inquired about the missing drawers in R138's room V18 stated We report it to maintenance, I know it been reported. On 4/14/24 at 10:36am, the (3rd) drawer was missing from the large dresser in R126's room. R126's (2/16/24) BIMS determined a score of 15 (cognition intact). Surveyor inquired about the missing drawer R126 stated They (staff) said they was gonna get a new one. On 4/14/24 at 10:46am, three drawers in R98's dresser were missing front panels and handles. R98's (3/14/24) BIMS determined a score of 15 (cognition intact). Surveyor inquired about concerns with the dresser R98 stated They just moved me in the room and the dresser they gotta fix. On 4/14/24 at 10:56am, the (1st) and (3rd) drawers were missing from R37's dresser. R37's (2/22/24) BIMS determined a score of 15 (cognition intact). Surveyor inquired how long the drawers were missing from the dresser R37 stated It's been a little while. On 4/14/24 at 11:11am, the (1st) drawer handle was missing a screw therefore dangling and the (2nd) drawer was noted to be leaning (the hinge on one side was coming off) on R55's large dresser. R55's (3/28/24) BIMS determined a score of 15. Surveyor inquired about concerns with R55's dresser drawers R55 stated It's been like that a long time. A loud noise was noted to be coming from the heater in R55's room. Surveyor inquired about the noise coming from the heater R55 responded It's been bothering me quite a bit. R55's (left) window screen was torn and dangling. Surveyor inquired about concerns with the screen R55 stated It's been like that for over a year. The (1/2025) building manager job description states ensure furnishing are maintained in safe, operable condition and/or arrange for replacement. The (2/5/24) facility assessment tool states prevent unnecessary wear and malfunctions of equipment by performing scheduled maintenance; identify and correct issues before they become serious hazards; communicate all identified needs to the proper entities. The (undated) nurse call downtime procedure policy states in the event a nurse call component failure is reported the following procedures will be followed: if feasible, the resident affected by the nurse call component failure shall be offered a room change immediately.
CONCERN (E)

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

ADL Care (Tag F0677)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

5) On 04/14/2024 at 11:16am, R78 has facial hair on the upper lip and chin. V25 (Resident Care Coordinator/RN (Registered Nurse)) checked R78's face per this surveyor's request and stated she (R78) ha...

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5) On 04/14/2024 at 11:16am, R78 has facial hair on the upper lip and chin. V25 (Resident Care Coordinator/RN (Registered Nurse)) checked R78's face per this surveyor's request and stated she (R78) has facial hair on her (R78) upper lip and chin. R78 was asked if she (R78) wanted staff to shave her (R78) facial hair. R78 stated yes. V25 stated I (V25) will make sure it is done. On 04/16/2024 at 1:59pm, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated there is no specific policy regarding the frequency of shaving female residents. Shaving of female residents should be done during ADL (Activities of Daily Living) care and as needed. If staff sees the resident has facial hair and the resident requested, staff must shave the resident. R78's (Active Order As of: 04/15/2024) Order Summary Report documented, in part Diagnoses: (include) but not limited to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, and vascular dementia. R78's (04/10/2024) Minimum Data Set documented, in part Section C. 0500 BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status): 05. Indicating R78's mental status as severely impaired. Section GG. Functional Abilities and Goals. GG0130. Self-Care. I. Personal hygiene: The ability to maintain personal hygiene, including shaving: 01. (Dependent). R78's (01/22/2024) care plan documented, in part Focus: has adl self-care performance deficit secondary to activity intolerance. Goal: will maintain current level of ADL (Activities of Daily Living) function. Interventions: provide needed level of assistance and support to complete Activities of Daily Living. R78's (4/4/2024 - 4/17/2024) POC (point of care) Task Bladder Continence documented that R78 was incontinent from 04/04/2024 to 4/14/2024. Indicating R78 was provided incontinence care on these dates by staff. The (04/16/2024) email correspondence with V1 (Administrator) documented, in part Subject: Policy and Procedure. Our expectation for Residents being shaved is that resident will be shaved per their preference as needed. The (03/2023) Certified Nursing Assistant Job Description documented, in part I. Job Summary: Provides residents with daily nursing care in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, facility policies and as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing or Administrator to ensure that the highest quality of care is maintained at all time. IV. Essential Functions. B. Provides assistance with activities of daily living to a specific number of residents and/or as directed by the staff nurse. The (09/2020) Shaving the Resident documented, in part Purpose: To remove facial hair and improve the resident's appearance and morale. The (02/2024) Shower/Baths documented, in part Policy: Showers or bed baths will be completed for residents daily. Procedure: 1. At the time of the shower or bed bath, The CNA/Hab (habilitation Aide completes a head to toe viewing of the skin. Based upon observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide ADL (Activities of Daily Living) care to five dependent residents (R7, R37, R55, R78, R138) in the sample of 63. Findings include: 1) R138's diagnoses include metabolic encephalopathy. R138's (1/31/24) BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) determined a score of 6 (severe impairment). R138's (1/31/24) functional assessment affirms moderate assistance is required for personal hygiene, and supervision or touching assistance are required for dressing. R138's (4/21/23) care plan states resident requires assistance from staff for personal grooming, assist resident with task as needed. Resident has an ADL self-care performance deficit due to impaired cognition, intervention: assist with personal hygiene as needed. On 4/14/24 at 10:21am, R138 was unshaven. R138's toenails were discolored, thick and long. R138's jacket collar was heavily soiled with white flakes and dried debris. R138's pants were also soiled with dried debris. On 4/14/24 at approximately 10:30am, surveyor inquired about the appearance of R138's collar V18 (CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant) stated Looks like dandruff from his (R138) beard. Surveyor inquired what was on the front of R138's jacket and pants V18 responded Look like he waste food on his self. Surveyor inquired when R138's clothes were last changed. V18 replied He had a shower last Friday (2 days prior). Surveyor inquired why R138 was unshaven V18 was unsure. On 4/15/24 (the following day) at 12:38pm, R138 was observed wearing the same soiled jacket and soiled pants. 2) R55's diagnoses include paraplegia. R55's (3/28/24) BIMS determined a score of 15 (cognition intact). R55's (3/28/24) functional assessment affirms moderate assistance is required for upper body dressing and resident is dependent on staff for bed to chair transfers. R55's care plan states (5/5/17) Resident requires use of a mechanical lift for transfers. (5/26/21) Resident requires extensive to total assistance from staff to complete ADLs, intervention: assist resident when dressing. On 4/14/24 at 11:11am, R55 was lying in bed fully dressed. However, a soiled gown was observed at the foot the bed. Surveyor inquired why R55 was lying a on top of a mechanical lift sling. R55 stated They put that there an hour ago, they supposed to come back and get me up, but nobody came back. 3) R7's diagnoses include dementia. R7's (5/19/20) care plan states resident has an ADL self-care performance deficit related to confusion and diagnosis of dementia, intervention: assist with ADL tasks as needed. R7's (2/14/24) BIMS states resident was unable to complete the interview. R7's (2/14/24) functional assessment affirms moderate assistance is required for dressing. On 4/14/24 at 11:07am, a dried white substance was observed on R7's black shirt, and dried brown spots were on the front of R7's pants. Surveyor inquired when R7's clothes were last changed. V18 (CNA) stated 'He took a shower yesterday. R7 was sitting in the dining room without shoes or socks at this time. R7's toenails were notably thick and long. Surveyor inquired about the appearance of R7's toenails. V18 responded He see a foot doctor. On 4/15/24 (the following day) at approximately 12:24pm, R7's shirt was visibly wet and soiled (from the neck to the waist) V33 (Licensed Practical Nurse) informed R7 that it was lunch time and did not address the wet/soiled shirt. R7 was subsequently served lunch in the dining room and multiple staff were present. However, they failed to address R7's wet/soiled shirt. 4) R37's diagnoses include legal blindness and acquired absence of right/left legs below knee. R37's (2/22/24) BIMS determined a score of 15 (cognition intact). R37's (2/22/24) functional assessment affirms moderate assistance is required for upper body dressing. R37's (9/12/24) care plan states resident requires assistance from staff for dressing/grooming, intervention: assist resident with task as needed. On 4/14/24 at 10:56am, dried white debris was observed on R37's black shirt. Surveyor inquired if R37 receives staff assistance for getting dressed. R37 stated I get help. Surveyor inquired when R37's shirt was last changed. R37 responded About 2 days ago. The (3/10/22) dressing/grooming policy states dressing/grooming refers to activities provided to improve or maintain the resident's self-performance in dressing and undressing, bathing, and washing, and performing other personal hygiene tasks. These activities are individualized to the resident's needs, planned, monitored evaluated, and documented in the resident's medical record. Determine if the resident has specific tasks and areas requiring dressing/grooming assistance.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0725 (Tag F0725)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based upon observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to implement (R55, R136, R138) fall prevention interventions, and failed to ensure that sufficient nursing staff were provided ...

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Based upon observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to implement (R55, R136, R138) fall prevention interventions, and failed to ensure that sufficient nursing staff were provided to meet the individualized needs for six of 52 (3rd floor) dependent residents (R7, R37, R55, R98, R136, R138). These failures have the potential to affect 52 (3rd floor) residents. Findings include: The (4/14/24) census includes 52 (3rd floor) residents. On 4/14/24 at 9:54am, surveyor inquired about the current (3rd floor) staffing. V17 (RN/Registered Nurse) stated I'm working with (V18/CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant) and (V19/CNA) today. Surveyor inquired if only one nurse was assigned to the 3rd floor. V17 responded Yes and usually two CNA's. R136 resides on the 3rd floor. R136's diagnoses include dementia, Parkinson's disease, and history of falling. R136's (2/9/24) functional assessment affirms R136 requires a wheelchair for mobility, supervision or touching assistance is required for walking. On 4/14/24 at 10:02am, R136 was in the bathroom however his wheelchair was near the bed. At approximately 10:12am, surveyor inquired why R136 was unattended while in the bathroom. V17 (RN) stated He is so deviant. We always encourage him to get help when getting up, but he doesn't listen. V17 subsequently affirmed that R136 fell at the facility on 4/3/24 (11 days prior). Surveyor inquired if R136 sustained any injuries during 4/3/24 fall R136 replied Yeah, on my knee. I tried to crawl to my bed and burnt it up real bad. A large scab was observed on R136's right knee at this time. R138 resides on the 3rd floor. R138's diagnoses include metabolic encephalopathy. R138's (8/15/23) care plan states resident is at risk for falls due to antipsychotic use, impaired cognition, and unsteady gait. On 4/14/24 at 10:21am, R138's bed was noted to be angled and away from the wall. R138 subsequently sat on the bed, and it moved. R138 was unshaven and toenails were long. R138's jacket collar was heavily soiled with white flakes and dried debris. R138's pants were also soiled with dried debris. On 4/14/24 at approximately 10:30am, surveyor inquired if R138's bed was locked V18 (CNA) pushed R138's bed (which moved) stated Nope then locked the bed. Surveyor inquired about the appearance of R138's collar V18 responded Looks like dandruff from his (R138) beard. Surveyor inquired what was on the front of R138's jacket and pants V18 replied Look like he waste food on his self. Surveyor inquired when R138's clothes were last changed V18 stated He had a shower last Friday (2 days prior). Surveyor inquired why R138 was unshaven V18 was unsure. On 4/14/24 at approximately 10:32am, surveyor inquired about the current 3rd floor staffing V18 (CNA) stated We got 52 (residents) so I got half of that therefore assigned to 26 residents. Surveyor inquired if two CNA's and one nurse were currently assigned to 52 residents. V18 responded Yes ma am. Surveyor inquired if two CNAs and one nurse assigned to 52 residents was adequate. V18 replied I just work and do as I'm told. R98 resides on the 3rd floor. R98's diagnoses include neuromuscular bladder dysfunction and paraplegia. On 4/14/24 at 10:46am, R98's indwelling urinary catheter bag contained 1900cc (cubic centimeters) in the bag. Surveyor inquired who empties the catheter R98 stated The CNA empties it. Surveyor inquired if the catheter was emptied since yesterday R98 affirmed it was not. [The (9/20) indwelling catheter policy states empty drainage bags at least once each shift and as needed]. R37 resides on the 3rd floor. R37's diagnoses include legal blindness and acquired absence of right/left legs below knee. On 4/14/24 at 10:56am, dried white debris was observed on R37's black shirt. Surveyor inquired if R37 receives staff assistance for getting dressed R37 stated I get help. Surveyor inquired when R37's shirt was last changed R37 responded About 2 days ago. R7 resides on the 3rd floor. R7's diagnoses include dementia. On 4/14/24 at 11:07am, a dried white substance was observed on R7's black shirt, and dried brown spots were on the front of R7's pants. Surveyor inquired when R7's clothes were last changed V18 (CNA) stated 'He took a shower yesterday. R7 was sitting in the dining room without shoes or socks at this time. R7's toenails were notably thick and long. Surveyor inquired about the appearance of R7's toenails V18 responded He see a foot doctor. R55 resides on the 3rd floor. R55's diagnoses include paraplegia. R55's (3/28/24) functional assessment affirms resident is dependent on staff for bed to chair transfers. R55's (5/2/17) care plan states resident requires use of a mechanical lift for transfers. On 4/14/24 at 11:11am, R55 was observed lying in bed (alone in the room) and the bed was in high position. R55 was fully dressed however a soiled gown was observed at the foot the bed (not in a hamper). Surveyor inquired why R55 was lying a on top of a mechanical lift sling R55 stated They put that there an hour ago, they supposed to come back and get me up, but nobody came back. Surveyor inquired about concerns with facility staffing R55 stated They come when they feel like. They got so many people (residents) sometimes it's hard for them to get to you right away. On 4/15/24 (the following day) at approximately 12:24pm, R7's shirt was visibly wet and soiled from the neck to the waist V33 (Licensed Practical Nurse) informed R7 that it was lunch time and did not address the wet/soiled shirt. R7 was subsequently served lunch in the dining room and multiple staff were present however theyalso failed to address R7's wet/soiled shirt. On 4/15/24 at 12:38pm, R138 was observed wearing the same soiled jacket and soiled pants. The (2/5/24) facility assessment tool states individual staffing assignments are determined at the facility level and take into consideration the current support/care needs of the residents that include, but are not limited to medical/physical conditions, acuity, physician orders, therapeutic needs, infection prevention and control needs, behavioral support as well as any other special care needs as identified. The (08/2020) management of falls policy states develop a plan of care to include goals and interventions which address resident's risk factors. Assess and monitor resident's immediate environment to ensure appropriate management of potential hazards. Facility's census dated 4/14/24 documents that there were 50 residents on the 1st floor, 57 residents on the 2nd floor, and 52 residents on the 3rd floor. The daily schedule shows that on 04/14/24 (weekend) the nursing schedule is as follows: 1st floor - 2 nurses on shift 7am - 7pm; 1 nurse from 7pm to 7am; 5 CNAs shift from 7am to 3pm; 5 CNAs from 3pm to 11pm; 2 CNAs from 11pm to 7am for a census of 50 residents. 2nd floor - 3 nurses on duty from 7am to 7pm; 1 nurse 7pm - 7am + 1 nurse 7pm - 11am; 5 CNAs from 7am to 3pm; 4 CNAs from 3pm to 11pm; 3 CNAs from 11am to 7am for a census of 57 residents. 3rd floor 1 nurse 7am-7pm; 1 nurse ± - 7h; 2 CNAs from 7am to 3pm; 2 CNAs from 3pm to 11pm; May 1, 11am - 7am for a census of 52 residents. The ratio of CNAs per resident is considerably low on the 3rd floor compared to the 1st and 2nd floors, which have approximately the same number of residents. The 2nd floor has fewer residents than the 3rd floor. The PBJ report documents: Excessively Low Weekend Staffing Triggered. Definition: Triggered = Submitted Weekend Staffing data is excessively low.
CONCERN (E)

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

Pharmacy Services (Tag F0755)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure two licensed personnel conducted a physical inve...

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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 two licensed personnel conducted a physical inventory of controlled substances at each change of shift. These failures have the potential to affect nine residents (R45, R86, R130, R201, R202, R203, R204, R205, R206) receiving controlled substances residing on the second floor. The facility also failed to follow physician's order for one resident (R14) during an observation of medicatoin administration. Findings include: 1) On 4/14/24 at 11:27am, surveyor reviewed the (2nd floor) April (year incorrect) Controlled Substance Shift Count Documentation form for R201 and R202, with V27 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN). The 4/13/24 second shift has one not two signatures. This observation was pointed out to V27 and V27 stated, (V27) did count with the off going nurse. (V27) don't know why she (off going nurse) didn't sign it. When asked when the sheet should be signed, V27 replied, It should be signed right after the count is done. On 4/14/24 at 12:00pm, surveyor reviewed the (2nd floor) April (year incorrect) Controlled Substance Shift Count Documentation form for R45, R86, R130, R203, R204, R205 and R206, with V28 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN). The 4/13/24 second shift entry has one not two signatures and the 4/14/24 first shift had one signature and the 4/14/24 second shift had one signature. This observation was pointed out to V28 and V28 stated, Yeah, (V28) counted with the off going nurse. She (off going nurse) must have forgot to sign it. (V28) should not have signed before (V28) counted with the nurse. When asked when the sheet should be signed, V28 replied, It should be signed once we (off going nurse and on coming nurse) finish completing the count. On 4/14/24 at 1:00pm, surveyor reviewed R86's Controlled Drug Receipt/Record/Disposition form with V28 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN). The last entry for 4/10/24 showed a count of 10 medication tabs of Tramadol 50 milligrams (mg) remaining but there were only nine tabs of Tramadol 50mg observed in the blister packet. This observation was pointed out to V28 and V28 stated, There are only 9 tabs here. When asked what is the protocol when the controlled substance count is not accurate, V28 replied, (V28) am going to notify the physician and the Director of Nursing (DON). R86's Order Summary Report, dated 4/16/24, documents, in part, Tramadol HCl Tablet 50MG Give 1 tablet by mouth every 8 hours as needed for Pain bilateral knees. R86's admission Record documents, in part, diagnoses of right knee effusion, right knee osteoarthritis, hypertension and hypothyroidism. R86's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents, in part, a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 which indicates that R86 is cognitively intact. In R86's Progress Note, on 4/14/24 at 2:25pm, V28 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) documents, in part, 9 50mg tramadol noted for pt. count book noted for 10 NP (nurse practitioner) made aware gave order to monitor patient for pain or discomfort DON and sister aware. On 4/16/24 at 8:52am, when asked about the policy and procedure for counting controlled substances, V2 (DON) stated, The oncoming and off going nurse should be signing the flow sheet. Once the off going and oncoming nurse finish counting, the flowsheet should be signed off. This is done to ensure the count is correct. Facility presented document title, Resident on Narcotics/Controlled Substances for rooms 213-225.This document report lists the 7 residents, R45, R86, R130, R203, R204, R205 and R206, who receive narcotics/controlled substances. Facility presented document title, Resident on Narcotics/Controlled Substances for rooms 226-236. This document report lists the 2 residents, R201 and R202, who receive narcotics/controlled substances. Facility policy title Controlled Drug Documentation, dated 3/2021, documents, in part, proof-of-Use forms should be used each time a dose of the medication is administered Controlled substances must be counted and verified every shift, usually at shift change .and must be signed by both the incoming and outgoing staff. A discrepancy between the number of controlled drugs on hand and the sheet's balance must be brought to the attention of the Resident Care/Nursing Director (or equivalent) immediately, following the facility's policy. Facility job description title Staff Nurse (Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse), dated 1/2015, documents, in part, The objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Assume all Nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies. Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with our established Charting and documentation Policies and Procedures. Facility job description title Director of Nursing, dated 1/2015, documents, in part, The objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Assume all Nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies. Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel are performing required duties and to ensure that appropriate procedures are being followed. 2) R14 resides on the 3rd floor. R14's (2/24/23) Physician Orders state Sodium Chloride Tablet 1 gram, give 2 tablets by mouth three times a day. On 4/15/24 at 12:34pm, V33 (Licensed Practical Nurse) dispensed and administered one tablet of Sodium Chloride 1 milligram (mg) to R14 therefore resident received the incorrect dose. Surveyor inquired if one (1) Sodium Chloride tablet was administered to R14 V33 stated Yes. Surveyor inquired how many Sodium Chloride tablets were prescribed for R14 V33 responded I think it's two. The (09/2020) medication administration policy states drugs must be administered in accordance with the written orders of the attending physician.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0761 (Tag F0761)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to label an opened multi dose vial. This failure has the p...

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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 label an opened multi dose vial. This failure has the potential to affect 1 resident (R132) reviewed for medications in the sample of 63 residents.The facility also failed to ensure that the (3rd floor) medication cart was locked while unattended, this failure has the potential to affect 52 (3rd floor) floor residents Findings include: 1) On 4/14/24 at 11:27am, with V27 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN), during observation of medication storage, R132's vial of Fluticasone Propionate Nasal spray was observed opened and not labeled with an open date, in the medication cart for rooms 226 to 236. This observation was pointed out to V27 and V27 stated, (V27) do not see a date on here that shows when it was opened. This medication does not need to be labeled with an open date because it does not expire. It does not come with a sticker to label it with an open date like the other medications. When asked if Fluticasone Propionate nasal spray is a multi-dose medication, V27 replied, Yes. R132's Order Summary Report, dated 4/15/24, documents, in part, Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Suspension 50 microgram (mcg/act) 1 spray in both nostrils two times a day for allergy symptoms. R132's admission Record documents, in part, diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, shortness of breath, essential hypertension and hyperlipidemia. R132's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents, in part, a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 which indicates that R132 is cognitively intact. On 4/16/24 at 8:52am, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON) stated Once a multi-dose medication is opened follow policy and procedure per pharmacy. If instructions say put open date on it, then follow policy and procedures. Once open there's a different expiration date. When asked about potential effects of residents receiving medications that are opened without an open date and not following manufacturer's recommendations, V2 replied, I don't know. Facility policy title Multi-Dose Vials, Use Of, dated 3/2021, documents, in part, Multi-dose vials (MDVs) contain a preservative, so that they may be used multiple times. The opened and beyond use (expiration) dates will be noted and initialed at the time the vial cap is removed. Facility policy title Storage/Labeling/Packaging of Medications, dated 3/2021, documents, in part, Each resident's medications are stored in original containers and must be properly labeled. Facility policy title Infection Prevention and Control Manual General Policies Multi-Dose Vials and Large Volume Sterile Solutions, undated, documents, in part, Date vial to reflect the date opened. Facility policy title Infection Prevention and Control Manual Resident Care, undated, documents, in part, All medical supplies, including medications and wound care items, will be monitored for expiration data and will be discarded and replaced as indicated. The manufacturing package insert of vial of Fluticasone Propionate Nasal spray, title Fluticasone Nasal Spray Prescribing Information, documents, in part, After 120 metered sprays, the amount of fluticasone propionate delivered per actuation may not be consistent and the unit should be discarded. Facility job description title Staff Nurse (Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse), dated 1/2015, documents, in part, The objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Assume all Nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies. Facility job description title Director of Nursing, dated 1/2015, documents, in part, The objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Assume all Nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies. Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel are performing required duties and to ensure that appropriate procedures are being followed. 2) The (4/14/24) census includes 52 (3rd floor) residents. On 4/15/24 at 12:47pm, the (3rd floor) medication cart was at the Nurse's station. V33 (Licensed Practical Nurse) opened the (3rd floor) medication cart, removed medication and walked to the dining room leaving the medication cart unlocked and unattended. V33 returned to the medication cart at approximately 12:50pm surveyor inquired why the medication cart was left unlocked and unattended V33 stated It forgot to lock it. The (09/2020) medication administration policy received excludes medication storage and/or Nurse supervision of the medication cart when unlocked. The policy regarding drug storage was requested on 4/16/24 however was not received during this survey.
CONCERN (E)

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

Laboratory Services (Tag F0770)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the container of the multi blood glucose test st...

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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 the container of the multi blood glucose test strips were labeled with the open date. These failures have the potential to affect 6 residents (R45, R103, R204, R207, R208 and R209) who receive blood glucose monitoring tests. Findings include: On [DATE] at 1:00pm, with V28 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN), during observation of medication storage, an opened container of the multi blood glucose test strips with no open date labeled was observed in the medication cart for used for R45, R103, R204, R207, R208 and R209. The label on the container of multi blood glucose test strips states open date with a blank place to write the open date on the container. This observation was pointed out to V28 and V28 stated, The container should be labeled when opened because the strips expire after 28 days. If you use expired strips, it may give the wrong readings. We cannot use these strips since they are opened without an open date on it, so (V28) am going to discard them. V28 then took the blood glucose strips and put them into the sharp's container. On [DATE] at 8:52am, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON), said, (V2) have to get the policy and procedure on blood sugar strips. (V2) am not sure if the bottle of glucometer strips needs to be labeled with an open date once opened. When asked the potential effects of using expired blood sugar strips, V2 replied, I don't know how to answer that. I hope they're using policy and procedure so we wouldn't be using expired strips. Facility presented document title, Resident's whom receive blood glucometer finger sticks for rooms 213-225. This document report lists the 6 residents, R45, R103, R204, R207, R208 and R209, who receive blood glucose monitoring tests Manufacturing manual inside the container of multi blood glucose test strips title (Blood Glucose Monitoring) Test Strips, revision date of 01/21, documents, in part, When you first open the vial, write the date on the vial label. Use the test strips within 3 months of first opening the vial. Facility job description title Staff Nurse (Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse), dated 1/2015, documents, in part, The objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Assume all Nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies. Facility job description title Director of Nursing, dated 1/2015, documents, in part, The objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Assume all Nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies. Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel are performing required duties and to ensure that appropriate procedures are being followed.
CONCERN (F)

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

Deficiency F0925 (Tag F0925)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to ensure that the facility is free of cockroaches. This failure has the potential ...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to ensure that the facility is free of cockroaches. This failure has the potential to affect all 159 residents in the facility. Findings include: On 04/15/2024 at 10:15am opened the door to the second-floor shower room and observed three small cockroaches crawling into the drain located in the middle of the floor in the shower room. On 4/16/2024 at 10:15am entered the lower-level women's bathroom and observed one brown cocroach crawling along the wall where the roll of toilet paper was hanging and eventually crawling into the toilet paper holder. On 4/16/2024 at 10:17am informed V1(Administrator) to send V7(Housekeeping Supervisor) to the lower-level women's bathroom to meet with the surveyor. On 4/16/2024 at 10:55am V7(Housekeeping Supervisor) was informed by the surveyor that one brown cockroach was observed crawling along the wall in the lower-level women's bathroom and then crawled into the toilet paper holder. V7 stated the pest control company comes to the facility once a week. V7 stated we try to keep a pest free facility at all times. On 4/16/2024 at 12:31pm R15 stated the facility does have cockroaches. R15 pointed to the wall adjacent to R15's bed and stated, See there is a roach that I smashed on the wall today. On 4/16/2024 at 12:32pm surveyor observed a smashed brown cockroach on R15's wall. Reviewed the facility's Pest Control Policy with a review date of 1/23, which documents in part, all employees will maintain the Pest Control Program by communicating and documenting pest sightings, maintaining a clean environment, and eliminating conditions conducive to pest harborage. Reviewed the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Manual (Infection Control Manual 2023) General Policies-Pest Control which documents in part, the facility maintains an effective pest control program to remain free of pests and rodents. Reviewed the Residents' Rights for People in Long-term Care Facilities provided by the facility which documents in part, your facility must be safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike. Midnight Census Report provided by facility on 4/14/24 at 10:44 am, documents facility's census of 159 residents.
Dec 2023 2 deficiencies
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

Garbage Disposal (Tag F0814)

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 ensure 3 of 3 garbage dumpster's had lids to properly...

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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 3 of 3 garbage dumpster's had lids to properly contain disposable waste. Findings Include: On 12/21/23 at 09:00 AM, V27 (Maintenance Director/Building Manager) and the surveyor conducted an exterior tour of the facility. There was a gap observed to the lower bracket of the southeast delivery door number 6. The extension door was observed to have rust to the lower right corner with a visible gap. V27 stated, This is the delivery door where the garbage is stored in the trash roller bins. Three- large, uncovered garbage bins with no lids, full of multiple filled with bags of garbage, were observed in the area near door number 6 next to the wall. On 12/21/23 at 09:54 AM, the surveyor entered the garbage room with V32 (Housekeeping Supervisor). There were three uncovered garbage dumpster's located in the room R32 referred to as the garbage room and V32 acknowledged there were three uncovered garbage dumpster's. V32 stated, The dumpster covers eventually got broken and they probably have not replaced them yet. The garbage is stored in the garbage room until it is taken out three times a day. On 12/21/23 at 10:59 AM, V33 (Pest Management Services Technician) stated, At the stairwell exit door there is a gap where mice can go through near the dock. The garbage bins should be moved out of the way because that is attracting mice. If the facility would follow the recommendations that would stop a lot of problems in the facility. I walked the exterior perimeter checking the bait stations and there was activity. If they listen and follow through with the recommendations that will eliminate the problem and stop the mice from coming in. On 12/21/23 at 1:54 PM, V1 (Administrator) presented a document titled Work Orders, dated 12/21/23, documents: Subject: Parts Request; 2 folding tops for [NAME] rear entrance [NAME]. V1 (Administrator) stated, The work order for the door was completed and the garbage covers were ordered. V1 accompanied the surveyor to the garbage room to review the repair work that was completed to door number 6. V1 was asked if she was able to see the light from the outside at the lower left corner of the extension door and V1 stated yes. Policy: Titled Housekeeping Policy and Procedure, revised 01/23, documents: Pest Control: A. Policy; All employees will maintain the Pest Control Program by maintaining a clean environment, and eliminating conditions conducive to pest harborage. 6. Administrator will ensure that all recommendations concerning sanitation, maintenance needs, and food storage problems on the Pest Contractor's report are addressed.
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 F0925 (Tag F0925)

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 follow the pest control recommendations to help preve...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow the pest control recommendations to help prevent pest from gaining access to the facilities interior. This failure has the potential to affect 159 residents residing in the facility. Findings Include: On 12/19/23 at 12:25 PM, V29 (Resident Assistant) stated, Residents have complained about seeing mice, but I have not seen any. On 12/19/23 at 12:29 PM, V7 (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated, People say they see mice, but I have not seen any. On 12/19/23 at 12:54 PM, V31 (Housekeeping) stated, I have seen mice in rooms. If the mouse is dead on a trap, we clean up and get the trap out of the room. I have only seen one dead mouse; it was on the sticky trap. On 12/19/21 at 1:02 PM, V18 (Certified Nurse Assistant) stated, Residents will tell me what happened on the 11 pm - 7 am shift as far as seeing mice. We will notify Maintenance and put it in the logbook. On 12/19/23 at 1:17 PM, R8 stated, There are mice here. I saw a rat and a mouse this morning on the floor. On 12/21/23 at 09:00 AM, V27 (Maintenance Director/Building Manager) and the surveyor conducted an exterior tour of the facility. The west side door was observed to be rusted on the lower left corner. The southwest door was observed to be rusted. There was a gap observed to the lower bracket of the southeast delivery door number 6. The extension door was observed to have rust to the lower right corner with a visible gap. V27 stated, This is the delivery door where the garbage is stored in the trash roller bins. Three large, uncovered garbage bins filled with bags of garbage were observed in the area near door number 6 next to the wall. V27 stated, The exterminators come weekly. On 12/21/23 at 9:27 AM, a facility tour was conducted with V32 (Housekeeping Supervisor). The surveyor entered R18 room with V32 at 9:29 AM. R18 was asked by the surveyor has he (R18) seen any mice in the facility. R18 responded, I saw a mouse 2 days ago. At 9:31 AM, the surveyor entered R19's room with V32. R19 was asked by the surveyor has he (R19) seen any mice in the facility. R19 responded, Yes, I have. A mouse died on the mat by the curtain this morning. I see mice every night like an epidemic. I have complained to them many times. I hope you get rid of them. At 9:33 AM, the surveyor entered R4's room with V32. R4 was asked by the surveyor has he (R4) seen any mice in the facility. V4 responded, I have caught 5 - 6 mice. Last night it was one under the radiator. I see them just about every night. Three sticky traps were observed near the radiator in R4 room. R4 stated, My sister brought 2 of the sticky traps. At 9:45 AM, the surveyor entered R20's room with V32. R20 was asked by the surveyor has he (R20) seen any mice in the facility. R20 responded, Yesterday they got 2 dead baby mice out of here. They were on the sticky traps. At 9:48 AM, the surveyor entered R21's room with V32. R21 was asked by the surveyor has she (R21) seen any mice in the facility. R21 responded, Yes, my granddaughter was sitting in a chair next to the bed and a mouse jumped out of the drawer (pointing to the bedside table) 2-3 days ago. The mouse has been back in the drawer because I heard the mouse. At 9:51 AM, the surveyor entered R5's room with V32. R5 was asked by the surveyor has he (R5) seen any mice in the facility. R5 responded, Not for 2-3 days. The are traveling around. I told someone and they said they were going to rid of them. Sticky traps were observed behind the main door and near the head of the bed of R5's roommate. On 12/21/23 at 9:39 AM, V32 (Housekeeping Supervisor) stated, The exterminator come every Thursday and I walk with them. I am beginning to hear complaints about mice, but it is not as bad as they are saying. They are exaggerating. We got a better exterminating company back in June. On 12/21/23 at 9:54 AM, the surveyor entered the garbage room with V32 (Housekeeping Supervisor). There were three uncovered garbage dumpster's located in the room R32 referred to as the garbage room, and V32 acknowledged there were three uncovered garbage dumpster's. V32 stated, The dumpster covers eventually got broken and they probably have not replaced them yet. The garbage is stored in the garbage room until it is taken out three times a day. If there is a complaint from the resident or the staff that a mouse was seen, they are supposed to enter a request for traps in the maintenance book. We do not call the exterminators; we wait until they come out each week and report the mouse sighting to them. On 12/21/23 at 10:14 AM, per telephone interview surveyor asked V34 (Housekeeping) based on the entry she (V34) initialed in the Maintenance and Housekeeping Request Log on 09/10/23 and 09/24/23, did she (V34) see any mice. V34 stated, I saw the mice. The residents family saw multiple mice in room [ROOM NUMBER] and was complaining. On 12/21/23 at 10:31 AM, per telephone interview surveyor asked V35 (Former Certified Nurse Assistant) based on the entry she (V35) initialed in the Maintenance and Housekeeping Request Log on 10/23/23, did she (V35) see any mice. V35 responded, The family member told me a mouse ran past. They do have mice on the first and second floors. On 12/21/23 at 10:37 AM, per telephone interview, surveyor asked V36 (Behavior Health Counselor) based on the entry she (V36) initialed in the Maintenance and Housekeeping Request Log on 11/08/23, 12/04/23 and 12/18/23, did she (V36) see any mice. V36 responded, I did not actually see any mice. It was reported to me by the resident, and normally I write it in the maintenance book. On 12/21/23 at 10:44 AM, per telephone interview, surveyor asked V37(Certified Nurse Assistant) based on the entry she (V37) initialed in the Maintenance and Housekeeping Request Log on 11/12/23, 12/04/23 and 12/18/23, did she (V37) see any mice. V37 responded, The resident said it was mice in the room. On 12/21/23 at 10:59 AM, V33 (Pest Management Services Technician) stated, At the stairwell exit door there is a gap where mice can go through near the dock. The radiator filters have dropped and is not fitting properly. Each corner of the radiator mice can come out. There were mice droppings in the exact same areas that the mice are coming from. I have told the facility my recommendations and the radiators have not been done. The exact areas that I told them is the exact areas I am seeing findings of mice. Every last one is the exact areas that I told them about. Today I found one dead mouse in room [ROOM NUMBER], one dead mouse in room [ROOM NUMBER] and 3 dead mice in room [ROOM NUMBER]. The garbage bins should be moved out of the way because that is attracting mice. The vent cover outside should have a screen. If the facility would follow the recommendations that would stop a lot of problems in the facility. I walked the exterior perimeter checking the bait stations and there was activity. If they listen and follow through with the recommendations that will eliminate the problem and stop the mice from coming in. On 12/21/23 at 12:19 PM, V32 (Housekeeping Supervisor) stated, The exterminator recommendations were relayed to maintenance and maintenance will relay them to corporate. The order is put in through the computer. The radiators that have holes need to be kind of like filled in. Assuming where a mouse sighting was, it was by the radiator unit and V33 (Pest Management Services Technician) assumed that is where the mice are coming in the facility. On 12/21/23 at 1:27 PM, V1 (Administrator) presented a document titled Work Orders, dated 12/21/23, to the surveyor documenting: Request Type: Exterior > Door > Threshold. Request detail: Need field personal (personnel) for Exterminator recommendations spaces exterior door. Date Needed: December 21, 2023. V1 stated, That is the order for the exterior door threshold. V32 (Housekeeping Supervisor) said that it was just done. On 12/21/23 at 1:54 PM, V1 (Administrator) presented a document titled Work Orders, dated 12/21/23, to the surveyor documenting: V44 (Field Technician) was on site and adjusted the sweep on the door. Document titled Work Orders, dated 12/21/23, documents: Subject: Parts Request; 2 folding tops for [NAME] rear entrance [NAME]. V1 (Administrator) stated, The work order for the door was completed and the garbage covers were ordered. V1 accompanied the surveyor to the garbage room to review the repair work that was completed to door number 6. Surveyor asked V1 was she able to see the light from the outside at the lower left corner of the extension door, and V1 stated yes. On 12/21/23 at 1:57 PM, surveyor asked V44 (Field Technician) what type of repair was done to door number 6. V44 responded, I moved the skirt down and I don't have the parts to fix the other side, (referring to the extension door). The surveyor approached door number 6, and using an ink pen pushed the soft bristles of the skirt that was moved by V44 to the side to show V1 (Administrator) and V44 that the light from the outside could still be observed, not preventing rodents from entering the facility. On 12/22/23 at 9:49 AM, V48 (Maintenance Manager) stated, I would check the rooms if there was a complaint of someone seeing a mouse, and I would put glue boards that the exterminator supplied down. I saw mouse dead on the glue boards and if I saw mice droppings, I would put glue boards down. Almost every time I put glue boards down, I would catch a mouse. Over a period of a month, I would catch at least 7 or 8 mice. The glue boards have to be put against the wall because the mice run along the wall. Where the radiators are there are holes around the piping. We have not had mice this bad since the beginning of the pandemic. I was not aware there were gaps under the door. I agree if there is a gap under the door that is where a mouse can gain access to the facility. The weight of the supplies being delivered bends the threshold down causing the gap under the door. There is always a problem with mice. We do not know how they are gaining access to the facility. They need to get the previous pest control back in the facility. Maintenance and Housekeeping Request Log documents: 09/10/23 Location; 213 need mouse traps, 09/24/23 Location; 213 need mouse traps, 10/10/23 Location; 202 mice in room, 10/23/23 Location; 213 mice, 11/08/23 Location; 310 Mouse in room, 11/12/23 Location; 313 saw mouse holes in room, 12/04/23 Location 317 needs exterminator (mice), 12/13/23 Location; 203 mice in room and 12/18/23 Location; Dining room Mice in dining room. Pest Management Services document, dated 11/09/23, documents: Device Inspection Summary; Rodent monitoring station # inspected 2 of 3, Inspected with activity 2 of 2. Pest Management Services document, dated 11/16/23, documents: General Comments/Instructions: Completed inspection some light to medium rodent activity. Caught a mouse in room [ROOM NUMBER]. Condition/Observations: Gap at the bottom of the exterior door - The exterior door has a gap at the bottom, allowing pest entry to the interior. Action: Repair the gap as needed to prevent pest from gaining access to the interior. Device Inspection Summary: Automatic Mouse trap # inspected 8 of 10, Inspected with activity 1 of 8. Mouse monitoring station # inspected 16 of 18, Inspected with activity 1 of 16. Pest Management Services document, dated 11/22/23, documents: General Comments/Instructions: Notice that holes in radiators in the patient rooms have not been filled yet. If they don't fill the holes by and in the radiators, rodents will still come in. Also Spoke to V32 (Housekeeping Supervisor) about the boiler room where there is a large hole from water damage. Also, door plates need to be replaced on doors where gaps that are large enough to let mice in a couple of areas. Pest Management Services document, dated 11/30/23, documents: Conditions/Observations: Gap at the bottom of the exterior door - The exterior door has a gap at the bottom, allowing pest entry to the interior. Action: Repair the gap as needed to prevent pest from gaining access to the interior. Pest Management Services document, dated 12/07/23, documents: General Comments/Instructions: Inspected the general areas. Some areas were not accessible. V32 (Housekeeping Supervisor) was on vacation and (Former maintenance) did not have keys. Captured four mice in room [ROOM NUMBER] and captured on mouse in the first-floor community room. Device Inspection Summary: Automatic Mouse trap # inspected 6 of 9, Inspected with activity 1 of 6. Pest Management Services document, dated 12/14/23, documents: General Comments/Instructions: Found 1 pest monitors that had activity. Conditions/Observations: Gap at the bottom of the exterior door - The exterior door has a gap at the bottom, allowing pest entry to the interior. Action: Repair the gap as needed to prevent pest from gaining access to the interior. The facility census was obtained from the facility roster, dated 12/12/23, documenting 159 residents live in the facility. Policy: Titled Housekeeping Policy and Procedure, revised 01/23, documents: Pest Control: A. Policy; All employees will maintain the Pest Control Program by communicating and documenting pest sightings, maintaining a clean environment, and eliminating conditions conducive to pest harborage. 6. Administrator will ensure that all recommendations concerning sanitation, maintenance needs, and food storage problems on the Pest Contractor's report are addressed.
Mar 2023 8 deficiencies 1 Harm
SERIOUS (G)

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Deficiency F0692 (Tag F0692)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide ordered oral nutritional supplements, and failed to follow Registered Dietitian's recommendations for one resident's ...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide ordered oral nutritional supplements, and failed to follow Registered Dietitian's recommendations for one resident's (R78) reviewed for nutrition and significant weight loss in the sample of 50 residents. This failure resulted in R78 having continued weight loss including significant weight loss (13.44% change over 3 months and 18.50% change in 6 months). Finding include: R78's admission Record documents, in part, R78's diagnoses include cirrhosis of liver, diabetes, and vitamin D deficiency. R78's (1/5/23) Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score is 13. R78 is cognitively intact. R78's Monthly Weight Report documents September 13, 2022 - 251.4 lbs., October 11, 2022 - 252.0 lbs., November 21, 2022 - 248.2 lbs., December 07/2022 - 217.6 lbs., January (no specific date documented) - 202.2 lbs., February (no specific date documented) - 204.9 lbs. R78's Care plan, dated (1/5/23), documents, in part, Focus requires nutritional support secondary to need for Therapeutic diet. Goal: Will adhere to therapeutic diet and maintain weight. On 3/05/23 at 11:32 am, R78 stated, I do not eat the food in the facility; the facility does not give me food that I can eat. I have lost a significant amount of weight. Surveyor asked R78 if he was receiving nutritional supplements. R78 stated, No. On 3/6/23 at 12:50 pm, surveyor observed R78's lunch tray which consisted of ham, broccoli, maccaroni and cheese, fruit cup, and a cup of yellow fluid. No ordered nutritional supplements were observed on R78's food tray. On 3/7/23 at 12:40 pm, surveyor observed R78's lunch tray which consisted of chicken, rice, mixed vegetables, biscuit, ice cream and a cup of yellow fluid. No ordered nutritional supplements observed on R78's food tray. R78's Order Summary Report, dated 3/7/23, with active orders, documents, in part, Diet: No Concentrated Sweets (NCS) diet Regular texture, M**** C** two times a day at lunch and dinner. M***** S**** no sugar added two times a day with lunch and dinner. On 3/7/23 at 12:45 pm, R78's Meal ticket, documents, name, room number, diet, NCS (No Concentrated Sugar) NAS (No Added Salt). Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner section (blank). No Fish across ticket. Dislikes section (Blank). Coffee, Tea, Milk, Decaf, Water, Juice (Blank). On 3/7/23 at 3:45 pm, V1 presented an updated meal ticket for R78. On 3/8/23 at 1:13 pm, surveyor received a copy of R78's updated meal ticket with m**** c** and m***** s**** for lunch and dinner added to the ticket. R78's Nutrition Quarterly/Reassessment/ Assessment (1/4/23) documents, in part, 1. (d) Supplements: M***** S**** no sugar added, M**** C** or G*******. 3. (a) Most Recent Weight: 217.6 (date: 12/07/2022 at 19:03 (7:03pm) 3. (c) Weight History: current weight is pending 12/7/22 217lbs (pounds) triggering weight loss 30.6 lbs. Comparison Weight 11/21/2022, 248.2 lbs., RD (Registered Dietician) recommended re-weigh 10/11/22 252 lbs. 9/13/22 251.4 lbs . 4. (a) significant weight change in past 1 month? No. (b) Significant weight change in past 3 months? No, Significant weight change in past 6 months? No. On 3/7/23 at 1:50 pm, V10 (Dietary Supervisor) stated R78 is expected to get his m**** c** and m***** s**** for lunch and dinner daily. V10 stated, I do not know why the supplement was not on (R78's) tray, we are not out of it in the facility. Surveyor inquired how staff know to give R78 a supplement with lunch and dinner, because it is not on the meal ticket. V10 stated, The staff knows who gets a supplement. On 3/7/23 at 2:15 pm, V35 (Dietitian) stated the dietary supplement order for R78 should be given as ordered two times a day for lunch and dinner. Surveyor inquired if R78 was order dietary supplement, should it be on R78's tray whether he east or drinks it or not. V35 stated, That's correct. (R78) should still get it on his tray whether he eat or drink it or not, absolutely. On 3/8/23 at 12:45 pm, V39 (Nurse Practitioner) stated the supplements were ordered for R78's weight loss and decline in appetite. V39 stated the supplements should be on R78's tray for lunch and dinner. V39 stated the potential harm in not receiving the supplement is there could be continued weight loss. The supplement is provided to help assist in R78's weight loss. Facility Dietary Supplement Policy (1/18), documents, in part, Purpose: Dietary supplements may be required to enhance the resident's nutritional status. Facility Weights Policy (9/20) documents, in part, Policy: Residents will be weighed to established upon admission. The resident will be weighed weekly for 4 weeks after admission and monthly thereafter. Report to nursing supervisor, physician/NP, dietary supervisor, RD consultant and family/responsible party of any weight loss or gain greater than 5% within one (1) month, 7.5% within three (3) months or 10% within six (6) months. Facility Dietary Aide job description, documents, in part, Essential Functions: Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menu extensions. (As appropriate). Q. Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders. Facility Food and Nutrition Services Manager job description, documents, in part, Essential Functions: C. Assess nutritional status of each resident per standards of care. M. Process diet changes and new diets as received from nursing department. P. Maintain an up-to-date list of all diets, blue cards, nourishment list, resident preferences, and resident diet census.
CONCERN (D)

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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

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 maintain fall prevention interventions care planned f...

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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 fall prevention interventions care planned for one resident (R74) in the sample of 50 reviewed for fall prevention. Findings include: R74's admission Record documents, in part, diagnoses of epilepsy, narcolepsy, metabolic encephalopathy, type 2 diabetes mellitus, essential hypertension and schizoaffective disorder. R74's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents, in part, a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 4, indicating R74 has severe cognitive impairment. R74's Care Plan, with an initiated date of 11/22/14 and revision date of 7/20/21, documents, in part, a focus of (R74) is at risk for falls secondary to: Use of psychotropic medication, cognitive deficits, poor balance, poor safety awareness, non-compliance with safety measures. Dx (Diagnoses) of narcolepsy, DM (Diabetes Mellitus), use of antihypertensives, HTN (hypertension), non-ambulatory, incontinence and seizure disorder with interventions of Floor mats while in bed (8/19/20) and Promote placement of call light within reach (11/22/14). On 3/5/23 at 10:48 am, R74 was in bed with the floor mat upright (not on floor alongside R74's right side of bed) and leaning up against the room wall away from R74's bed. R74 was observed with urine on R74's pants, and R74 was moving arms and legs in bed with R74's legs flailing over the side of the bed. On 3/5/23 at 10:57 am, V7 (Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA) entered R74's room to perform incontinence care for R74. V7 stated V7 placed R74 in bed at 9:45 am after the breakfast meal. On 3/6/23 at 11:19 am, R74 was observed in bed with the call light on the floor behind R74's head of the bed out of reach. Surveyor asked if R74 can reach the call light on the floor under head of the bed, and R74 said, No. On 3/7/23 at 9:45 am, V25 (Restorative Nurse) stated V25 is responsible for assessing residents' risk for falls in the facility and putting a fall prevention care plan in place personalized for each resident's needs. When asked about the fall prevention for all residents in facility, V25 stated, I follow the protocol of the (facility). V25 stated when fall prevention care plan interventions are in place, they must be implemented by floor staff. When asked what the fall prevention interventions in place for R74 are, V25 stated, There's a lot in there (care plan). V25 stated R74 is at risk for falls and does have a floor mat. When asked when a floor mat should be used, V25 stated, Always down (on the floor) when the resident is in the bed. V25 stated call light placement should be placed within the reach of the resident. On 3/7/23 at 1:45 pm, V2 (Director of Nursing, DON) stated a floor mat is to be utilized when it's in the resident's care plan. When asked where floor mats are to be placed, V2 stated, According to the care plan. When asked if a resident is in the bed, should the fall mat be placed upright against the wall, and V2 stated, No. Facility policy titled Fall Management Program, dated August 2020, documents, in part, Policy: The facility is committed to minimizing resident falls and/or injury so as to maximize each resident's physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing. While preventing all resident falls is not possible, it is the facility's policy to act in a proactive manner to identify and assess those residents at risk for falls, plan for preventative strategies and facilitate a safe environment. Procedure: . 5. Use standard fall/safety precautions for all residents: a. All staff will be trained on the Fall Management Program. b. At the time of admission, and in accordance with the plan of care the resident will be oriented to, use the nurse call device. The nurse call device will be placed within the residents reach. Facility policy titled Management of Falls, dated August 2020, documents, in part, Policy: The facility will assess hazards and risks, develop a plan of care to address hazards and risks, implement appropriate resident interventions, and revise the resident's plan of care in order to minimize the risks for fall incidents and/or injuries to the resident. Procedure: . 3. Develop a plan of care to include goals and interventions which address resident's risk factors. Risk factors may include but are not limited to the following: Contributing diagnoses/disorders/disease processes/active infections/other comorbidities, history of fall incidents, incontinence, medications (narcotics, antihypertensives, etc. {and the rest}) . 9. Review and/or modify the resident's plan of care at lease quarterly and as needed in order to minimize risk for fall incidents and/or injury.
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 incontinent care to one dependent resident (R95) in a sample size of 50 residents. Findings include: R95's admission ...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide incontinent care to one dependent resident (R95) in a sample size of 50 residents. Findings include: R95's admission Record documents, in part, R95's diagnoses include asthma, acute respiratory failure, need for assistance with personal care, anoxic brain damage, metabolic encephalopathy, and traumatic brain injury. R95's (2/2/23) Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score is 14. R95 is cognitively intact. R95's functional status for toilet use is coded total dependence with two-person physical assist. R95's Care plan, dated 11/21/22, documents, in part, (R95) experiences bladder incontinence and bowel due to anoxic brain damage. Goal: (R95) will be socially continent: clean, dry, and odor free. Interventions: Change clothing PRN (as needed) after incontinent episodes. On 3/5/23 at 11:10 am, R95 was in bed with a strong odor of urine smell in the room. V40 (Family Member) was at bedside and stated staff was asked to come change R95. V40 stated, Staff still has not come to change (R95), and I have been here for 1 ½ hours. Surveyor asked R95 when was the last time staff came into the room to provide incontinence care. R95 stated, I have not been changed since the last shift. On 3/5/23 at 11:20 am, V26 (Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA) and V27 (CNA) came into R95's room with supplies to change R95. Surveyor inquired when R95 was last checked and/or changed. V27 stated, (R95) has not been checked or changed today. V26 and V27 removed R95's brief. R95's brief was soaked with yellow urine and brown stool. On 3/7/23 at 1:22 pm, V2 (Director of Nursing, DON) stated residents should not sit in their urine or stool for a long period of time. V2 further stated staff should make rounds every two hours and PRN (as needed). Facility Policy titled, Perineal Care documents, in part, Purpose: 1. To cleanse the perineum. 2. To prevent infection and odor. 3. To maintain skin integrity. Facility Certified Nursing Assistant job description, documents, in part, Essential Functions: F. Makes rounds to assure customers are safe and comfortable.
CONCERN (D)

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

Pharmacy Services (Tag F0755)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an accurate count of a controlled substance, which affected one resident (R134) in the sample of 50, reviewed for me...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an accurate count of a controlled substance, which affected one resident (R134) in the sample of 50, reviewed for medication labeling and storage. Findings include: On 3/6/23 at 11:42 am, V20 (Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN) was observed with the medication cart keys on V20's person, and opened the Team 1 medication cart on the 1st floor. V20 then unlocked the controlled substance box within the medication cart, and this surveyor and V20 performed a controlled substance count together. This surveyor and V20 observed R134's dispensing card for Pregabalin 100 milligram (mg) capsules with a count of 32 capsules. However, R134's Controlled Drug Receipt/Record/Disposition Form (pink in color) for Pregabalin 100 mg capsules documents, in part, an amount left of 33. When seeing the discrepancy with R134's medication count against the controlled drug record, V20 stated, That's me. V20 stated R134 gets the Pregabalin 100 mg capsule, which is scheduled at 9:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 5:00 pm, and V20 administered the 9:00 am dose to R134 today (3/6/23). V20 stated, (R134's) Pregabalin is a controlled substance and is double locked in the medication cart. When removing the controlled substance from under double lock, the nurse has to sign off the medication on the controlled substance record to keep the accurate medication count. R134's Controlled Drug Receipt/Record/Disposition Form for Pregabalin 100 mg capsules, with a dispensed date of 3/1/23, documents, in part, the amount left is 33. R134's March 2023 Medication Administration Record (MAR) documents, in part, (Pregabalin) Oral Capsule 100 mg. Give 1 capsule by mouth three times a day for Pain Management scheduled daily for 9:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 5:00 pm. On 3/7/23 at 1:45 pm, V2 (Director of Nursing, DON) stated controlled substances are to be double locked. When asked why controlled substances are to be double locked, V2 stated, (Controlled substances) should be handled properly, stored properly and maintained. When asked what does maintained means, V2 stated, To keep an accurate count on the medication. When asked when are nurses to sign out the controlled substances on the controlled substance record, V2 stated, When the medication is pulled, the nurse is supposed to sign the (controlled substance) sheet. When asked why the nurse must sign the controlled substance sheet when the medication is being pulled, V2 stated, To make sure the count is correct. Facility policy titled Controlled Drug Documentation, dated March 2021, documents, in part, A. Purpose: To maintain control and prevent loss and/or diversion of controlled substances . C. Procedure: 1. For each controlled substance dispensed individually, pharmacy supplies a pink Proof-of-Use form, pre-printed with resident and medication information. A. The nurse/caregiver receiving the medication delivery will indicate on the quantity received and sign/date the accompanying Proof-of-Use form . c. Proof-of-Use forms should be used to document each time a dose of the medication is administered.
CONCERN (E)

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

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure stored food items were labeled with the date the food items were made or opened, and failed to ensure food items were ...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure stored food items were labeled with the date the food items were made or opened, and failed to ensure food items were stored 6 inches off the floor to prevent foodborne illness. These failures have the potential to affect all 147 residents receiving oral nourishment in the facility. Findings include: The (03/05/2023) facility census was 157. The (printed: 03/07/2023) Diet Type Report documented there were 10 residents on NPO (nothing by Mouth). On 3/05/2023 at 9:19am, there was an opened bag of 5 pound grit, not labeled with open date. V5 (Dietary Aide) checked the container for label and stated, There is no open date. This surveyor inquired about the policy with labeling of opened food items. V5 stated, We are supposed to label with the date it was opened so we know when it was opened; to know if the food is stale or how fresh it is. On 03/05/2023 at 9:29am, inside the walk in freezer, there was box of Tater Gems and 2 boxes of Salisbury Steak on the floor. V5 stated, They probably fell. On 03/05/2023 at 9:33am, inside the walk in refrigerator, were 3 turkey sandwiches and 2 ham sandwiches that were not labeled. V5 stated, These are not labeled. These are left over and we (facility) keep them in the fridge. This surveyor inquired about facility policy with labeling of leftover food items. V5 stated, Our policy is to label it with the date it was made. On 3/06/2023 at 2:55pm, surveyor inquired about staff expectation with labeling of food items. V10 (Food Service Supervisor) stated, Everything should have a date on it, date of the day we receive them. Once the container was opened and there are some left over, we have to date it with the date it was opened. The sandwiches should be dated when these were made. The importance of dating is to keep food safe and not to serve stale food or serve old food items. It keeps the resident from getting sick from food borne illnesses. On 3/06/2023 at 3:00pm, this surveyor inquired about expectation with storing of food items. V10 stated, It should be 6 inches off the floor. The importance of keeping the food item 6 inches off the floor is to keep food items from debris on the floor or anything like, rodents or splashes. They (food) can get contaminated and we cannot serve the food. This surveyor inquired what could have happened to the residents if residents were served contaminated food. V10 stated, Could have food borne illness. Somebody might have mopped and made splashes on the food items. The (Rev. 7/17) Standard Operating Policy and Procedure Labeling and Dating documented, in part Policy. Ready to eat time/temperature control for safety foods may be stored in the refrigerator held at 41F for 7 days. Purpose. To reduce the risk of food borne illness. Procedure. 1. Ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety (TCS) food that is held for less than 24 hours may be labeled with common name, date, and time it is placed in the refrigerator. The (Rev: 7/17) Standard Operating Policy and Procedure Food Storage documented, in part Policy. Food storage areas will be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner. Purpose. To reduce the risk of food borne illness. Procedure. 2. All food items will be stored 6 inches above the floor . 3. Food inventory will be maintained using first in, first out (FIFO). Food stock will be rotated by placing new stock behind old. Items will be marked with date prior to storage.
CONCERN (E)

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

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff performs appropriate hand hygiene during dining in an effort to prevent the spread of infectious microorganisms i...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff performs appropriate hand hygiene during dining in an effort to prevent the spread of infectious microorganisms including Covid-19. This failure has the potential to affect 51 residents residing on the 3rd floor. Findings include: The (printed 03/08/2023) Resident listing report provided by V1 (Administrator) as an email attachment when this surveyor requested for list of residents who eat in 3rd floor dining room, documented there were 51 residents who eat in the 3rd floor dining room. On 3/05/2023 at 12:17pm, V9 (Behavior Counselor) was observed assigned in placing meal ticket, table napkin, utensil, beverage, bread and dessert to residents' meal tray. On 3/05/2023 at 12:20pm, V9 touched his (V9) mask and proceeded with preparing meal tray for residents without performing hand hygiene. On 3/05/2023 at 12:31pm, V9 touched his (V9) mask and proceeded with preparing meal trays for residents without performing hand hygiene. On 3/05/2023 at 12:45pm, this surveyor pointed out these observations with V9 and inquired what was expected of staff after touching the mask. V9 stated, If I touched anything on my face, I should be washing my hands. On 3/06/2023 at 3:36pm, this surveyor inquired about staff expectation after touching the mask. V3 stated, I expect them (staff) to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer. If a staff helping with food preparation and while doing the food preparation, touched something, it is expected of the staff to wash their hands or used hand sanitizer. This surveyor inquired about the importance of performing hand hygiene after touching the mask. V3 stated, So there will be no cross contamination of infection. To prevent contamination especially with food. So in general, we don't want to spread disease. This surveyor inquired if V3 considered mask worn by staff a contaminated item. V3 stated, The outside of the mask is contaminated. The (03/07/2023) email correspondence with V3 (Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist) documented, in part Staff are excepted (expected) to wash their hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or apply hand sanitizer upon touching his or her downed (donned) mask. The (06/04/2020) Clinical Practice Guidelines Hand Washing and Hand Hygiene documented, in part Purpose: Appropriate hand hygiene is essential in preventing the spread of infectious organisms in health care settings. Guidelines: 1. Hand hygiene must be performed after touching . contaminated items . 4. If your hands are not visibly soiled, use an alcohol-based hand rub . 5. Alcohol-based hand rub recommendations exclude food preparation areas where food handlers must wash their hands with soap and water.
CONCERN (F)

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

Staffing Information (Tag F0732)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to post the daily nursing staffing. This failure has the potential to affect all 157 residents residing in the facility. Findings...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to post the daily nursing staffing. This failure has the potential to affect all 157 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: On 3/05/23 V1 (Administrator) present facility's census of 157 residents. On 3/05/2023 at 8:55 am, upon entrance to the facility, the facility's daily staff posting was observed posted at the receptionist window, dated 3/03/23. On 3/05/23 at 3:05 pm, V18 (Receptionist) stated, I do not post that (referring to the daily staff posting). When V18 was asked who is responsible for posting the facility's daily staffing at the receptionist area, V18 stated, (V16, Assistant Administrator 1). On 3/05/23 at 3:09 pm, V16 (Assistant Administrator 1) stated, No I do not post the facility's daily staffing. Surveyor, V18, and V16 acknowledged the facility's daily staff posting, dated for 3/03/23. V18 then stated, No not him (referring to V16); the other administrator (V17, Assistant Administrator 2) is responsible. On 3/05/23 at 3:11 pm, V17 (Assistant Administrator 2) stated, No, I am not responsible for the facility's daily staff posting. I only print out the daily staff posting and then I give it to (V18) to post at the receptionist area. When V17 was asked when was the last time V17 gave V18 the facility's daily staffing to post, V17 stated, A few days ago. Surveyor asked V17 how often the daily staffing should be posted. V17 stated, Daily. Surveyor then asked V17 what the purpose and importance of posting the facility's daily staffing. V17 stated, It (referring to the daily staff posting) tells how many licensed staff are in the building. It is important for compliance, and a state requirement. Facility's document, dated 3/03/23, and titled, Licensed and Unlicensed Staff documents, in part: Date: 3/03/23. Census 158. Facility's undated job description titled Lead Receptionist/ Receptionist documents, in part: Responsible to direct the overall office operations . K. Prepare report, assignments and correspondence as needed and directed by Administrator. Facility's undated job description titled Assistant Administrator documents, in part: Job Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the Administrator the Asst. (Assistant) Administrator is delegated with responsibility and authority for the internal operations of the facility in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations, facility policies, and as may be directed by (Facility Management Services). Essential Functions: B. Assure that all procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
CONCERN (F)

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

Garbage Disposal (Tag F0814)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the outside dumpsters were not overflowing with trash, and the dumpsters' lids were closed; failed to ensure the dumps...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the outside dumpsters were not overflowing with trash, and the dumpsters' lids were closed; failed to ensure the dumpster area was clean; and failed to ensure the interior and exterior receiving doors had no gaps in an effort to maintain a sanitary environment and to prevent pest and rodent migration in the facility. These failures have the potential to affect all 157 residents in the facility. Findings include: The (03/05/2023) facility census was 157. On 03/06/23 at 8:51am, surveyor parked in back parking lot near the overflowing garbage receptacles with lids open. Surveyor observed a small dark brown/black raccoon with white and black striped tail moving on ground away from garbage receptacles. On 3/06/2023 at 9:27am, 2 big dumpsters were overflowing with trash, and the dumpster lids were open. 3 small carts were overflowing with trash and were not covered. There were bags of trash on the ground surrounding the dumpsters. These observations were pointed out to V10 (Food Service Manager). V10 stated, The staff bring the garbage out and leave them here. V10 was pointing to the garbage on the ground. V10 also stated, The 2 big dumpster are full, overflowing with trash. On 3/06/2023 at 9:32am, between the interior and exterior receiving doors, there were bags of trash on the floor and on the flatbed. One of the small garbage bags was not tied and food debris could be seen. The exterior receiving doors were noted with a gap. A gap was also noted between the 2 interior receiving doors and the floor. This surveyor pointed out these observations to V10. V10 checked the bottom of the 2 exterior receiving doors and stated, There's a gap between the 2 doors. At this point, V11 (Housekeeping Director) came. This surveyor pointed out to V11 the trash bags between the interior and exterior receiving doors. V11 stated, We (Facility) are in the process of just taking them outside. The garbage truck is running behind in collecting the trash. This surveyor pointed out to V11 the opened trash bag with food debris. V11 stated, The staff did not do it right. This surveyor inquired about the right way of disposing trash. V11 stated, The garbage bag should be tied and placed inside the big plastic bag, then close tightly into a knot and them put in the dumpster outside. On 3/06/2023 at 9:38am, this surveyor observed V12 (Construction-Corporate) fixing the gap on the exterior receiving doors. On 03/06/2023 at 9:40am, surveyor inquired about the importance of tying the garbage bag tightly. V11 stated, To control pest and not to get messy and junky if wind blow the trash. If the bags are not tied the trash will be blown away by the wind. Open garbage attracts pest. On 3/06/2023 at 9:41am, V12 measured the gap between the interior doors and the floor. V12 stated, 3/4th inch and little less in the middle, and the doors width total is 72 inches. On 3/06/2023 at 9:44am, surveyor inquired how big was the gap between the 2 exterior receiving doors. V12 stated, About 1 inch by 3 inches. This surveyor inquired what is the affect of the gaps on the doors in reference to pest control. V12 stated, I have no idea. On 3/06/2023 at 3:08pm, this surveyor inquired about the observation at the outside dumpster. V10 (Food Service Supervisor) stated, At the end of the day, we (facility) dump the kitchen refuse in the dumpster. We place them on big garbage bags and tie them up. I was so upset because there was a lot of garbage. This garbage is usually in the dumpster. I don't know what happened today. These should be in the dumpster and the dumpster lids should be closed. Lots of garbage, the dumpsters are full, overflowing with garbage. The 3 small carts are usually inside the receiving area and staff usually bring them outside when the garbage truck comes. I think the garbage truck came in late. I don't' know exactly what those 3 carts are doing outside. These should not be outside the building because they have no lids. The importance of keeping the lids closed, so we (facility) will not get rodents or bugs. Stray animals could smell the garbage and come in the facility. It could attract rodents. This surveyor inquired if the gaps on the external and interior receiving doors could be an entry way for rats and rodents. V10 stated, These little bitty things have no spines and could come into the facility. Residents could be bitten by them, and residents could get sick. The (Rev. 1.23) Housekeeping Policy and Procedure Groundskeeping documented, in part A. Policy. The facility grounds will be kept free of trash and debris through regular inspection and maintenance. B. Procedure. 3. Housekeeping will assure that the outside grounds are kept free of any accumulations of trash or other debris . 4. The trash corral / dumpster will be maintained in a clean condition . Dumpster lids and corral doors will be kept closed at all times. The (Rev. 1.23) Housekeeping Policy and Procedure Pest Control documented, in part A. Policy. All employees will maintain pest Control Program . maintaining a clean environment, and eliminating conditions conducive to pest harborage.
Mar 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

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 and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents who depend on staff's assistance for their AD...

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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 that residents who depend on staff's assistance for their ADL (Activities of Daily Living) care get assistance with showers as scheduled. This affects two residents (R2 and R3) reviewed for ADL care assistance. Findings include: 1. R3's face sheet documents R3's diagnoses include but are not limited to Bipolar Disorder, Muscle Weakness, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Absence of Left Leg Below Knee. R3's MDS (Minimum Data Set) Section G, dated 2/6/23, shows R3 is dependent on staff's assistance for bathing and ADL care R3's MDS, dated [DATE], shows a BIMS (Basic Interview for Mental Status) score of 15(Cognitively intact). R3's care plan, dated 2/10/23, states R3 has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit due to medical condition. Intervention states in part: Assist with ADL tasks as needed. On 2/28/23 at 11:30am during observation of residents on the nursing units, R3 was observed and interviewed. R3 stated, I'm supposed to get a shower every Tuesday and Friday, but I haven't got one since Valentine's Day. Inquired from R3 exactly how long ago his last shower was; R3 stated Tuesday, Valentine's Day was the first and only shower I got since I came here in January. R3's face sheet shows R3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. 2. R2's face sheet documents R2's diagnoses include but are not limited to Dysarthria, Muscle Spasm and Depression. R2's MDS (Minimal Data Status) Section G, dated 12/19/22, shows R2 is totally dependent on staff for personal hygiene, bathing, and ADL care. R2's MDS, dated [DATE], shows a BIMS score of 15(Cognitively intact). R2's care plan, dated 12/23/22 with revision date 12/27/22, states R2 has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit due to Hereditary Ataxias. Intervention states in part: Assist with personal hygiene as needed. On 2/28/23 at 11:40am, R2 was observed. The surveyor asked R2 if R2 was getting showers twice a week as scheduled; R2 stated no. On 2/28/23 at 11:30am, V3(RN/Registered Nurse) presented the Shower Schedule for the first floor. This schedule shows R2 is supposed to get showers every Monday and Thursday, and R3 is supposed to get showers every Tuesday and Friday. R2's shower records show R2 missed showers on 1/31/23, 2/3/23, 2/7/23, 2/10/23, and 2/21/23. R3's shower records show R3 missed showers on 2/14/23 and 2/24/23. R3 stated staff can write anything they want on the shower records, but he (R3) did not get the showers. Facility's Policy on Bath, Tub, and Shower states in part: 1. To provide cleanliness and comfort to the resident. 2. To assist the resident in bathing. 3. To prevent body odors. 4. To stimulate circulation and provide a mild form of exercise. 5. To observe the resident's skin condition.
Feb 2023 1 deficiency 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

Free from Abuse/Neglect (Tag F0600)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to follow their abuse policy for two residents (R1,R2) out of four residents reviewed abuse. This failure resulted in a staff members not imme...

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Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to follow their abuse policy for two residents (R1,R2) out of four residents reviewed abuse. This failure resulted in a staff members not immediately intervening before R1 became physically aggressive towards R2. This failure resulted in R1 hitting R2 on the head, causing R2 a laceration requiring five staples. The Findings Include: R1's care plan, dated 11/2/19, denotes R1 is at risk for abuse related to: Not easily redirected with challenging behaviors. He has a history of being easily upset and quick tempered being verbally aggressive toward staff and peer. On 1/24/2023 at 11:32, R2's Psychiatrist/Psychologist Note Text: Psychiatry Progress Note reads : Present History: 75yr old male, was seen for follow-up, and is alert and oriented to self. Staff reported occasional aggressive behavior but can be redirected, no agitation or aggressive behavior was noted. Patient functioning at baseline. R1's 2/11/2023 at 20:29 nurses note text reads : Nurse was notified that resident hit another resident on the head with his walking stick. Resident voiced 'He was in my room so I told him to leave and he will not leave so I walked up to him and hit him on the head with my stick' . On getting to resident room nurse observed resident sitting in his bed complete body assessment done with no injury noted vitals taken at this time are as follow BP 132/68, P 78, T 98, R 18 spO2 98% RA (room air) resident remained in his room under security watched. Facility Administrator informed. NP (nurse practitioner) made aware order to petition resident out to (hospital) given. Order noted and carried out. Resident POA (Power of Attorney) made aware of resident situation and transferred. R2's 2/11/2023 at 23:33 nurses note text reads: Nurse was called to room (residents room number) by a staff that resident was bleeding from the head . rResident voiced 'I got hit on the head'. On getting to room (residents room), nurse observed resident lying in bed. Complete body assessment and neuro check done with an open area to the top of the head observed and no confusion noted. The site was cleaned with NS (normal saline) and bandage applied vitals taken at this time are as follow (BP) 155/85, P 88, R 20 T 98 spO2 99% RA (room air) . Resident was taken to the nursing station for close monitoring . Facility Administrator made aware per facility protocol. NP (Nurse Practitioner) made aware order to send resident to (hospital) given order noted and carried out . Resident POA (Power of Attorney) was informed of resident condition and transferred Facility's abuse report, dated 2/11/23, denotes Administrator was made aware both residents (R1,R2) were in a physical altercation. Both residents were immediately separated. Full body assessment done. R2 sustained an injury and was sent to the hospital per physician order. An investigation was immediately initiated. R2's hospital record, dated 2/11/22, denotes R2 was brought to emergency room for head injury, laceration. R2's hospital Computed Tomography Scan negative for any acute process . Laceration Wound closed with five staples. R2's 2/12/2023 at 05:23 Nurses Note Text reads : Writer spoke to RN (Registered Nurse) who verbalized Resident being admitted to the Acute Care Area (room and bed number) for 1) Dizziness, Head injury with Scalp Laceration ,closed.2) Uncontrolled HTN (hypertension) On 2/24/23 at 10:00 am, V20 (Doctor) stated R2 did sustain a cut to his head, which was superficial laceration. V20 stated, Fortunately (R2) was not seriously harmed because his CT (Computed Tomography) showed that no subdural/epidural or acute bleed which could be considered potentially serious injuries. V20 stated R2 was treated the same day at the hospital and sent back to the facility in stable condition. On 2/22/23 at 10:00 am, V1 (Social Worker) statedshe has worked on the third floor for nine years, and R1 been a resident on the third floor for a few years. V1 stated R2 has been a resident on the third floor for a couple of years. V1 stated R1 is confused at times and gets agitated sometimes when asked to do something he does not like to do. V1 stated R2 is very confused and sometimes can be verbally aggressive with staff or his peers. On 2/22/23 at 10:30 am,V6 (Certified Nursing Assistant) stated she was in another room serving dinner when she heard a loud commotion, then came out into the hallway, and saw R2 with blood with on his face. V6 stated she yelled for the nurse (V8) who came running towards R2. V6 stated sV6 aw the nurses assess R2, then took him to his room. V6 stated R2 has psych (psychiatric) issues, and his behavior changes from day to day. V6 stated whenever she has seen R2 getting into arguments with another resident, they have been able to redirect him. V6 stated R1 has a history of being aggressive when he has these mood swings. V6 stated she has never seen R1 hit another resident with his cane. V6 stated they have to redirect all the residents because it is a behavior unit with psych residents. On 2/22/23 at 11:00am, V8 (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated he has worked at the facility for several years and took care of both R1 and R2. V8 stated R1 was alert and oriented times 2-3 with some confusion. V8 stated most of the time, R1 would stay in his room, but would walk out of his room using his cane if he needed something. V8 stated R1 has a history of aggression and needed to be redirected when he got upset. V8 stated R2 was alert times 1-2, and would roll around on the unit in his wheelchair. V8 stated R2 sometimes gets confused and wanders into the wrong room, but they usually see him and redirect him to his room. V8 stated on Saturday (2/11/23) around dinner time, V8 was at the nurses station when another staff member told him R2 was bleeding. V8 stated V8 noticed R2 had cut on the top of his head. V8 stated cleaned the wound with normal saline and applied a clean band aide. V8 stated asked R2 who hit him, and pointed to R1's room. V8 stated he went to R1's room to interview him to ask what happened. V8 stated during the interview, R1 told him R2 would not leave his room, so he hit him with his cane. V8 stated he called the doctor, Administrator and family members. V8 stated R1 and R2 were both sent to the hospital for evaluation. V8 stated this has never happened before while he was taking care of R1. On 2/22/23 at 9:30 am, V2 (Administrator) stated all abuse reports should be sent to IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) within 24 hours according to the facility abuse protocol. V2 stated any allegation of abuse is filled out on the incident form, but the preliminary 24-hour abuse form then faxed to IDPH within 24 hours. V2 stated she got a call on Saturday R1 hit R2 on the head with his walking cane. V2 stated staff had separated both residents, doctor and family notified. V2 stated staff told her R2 sustained a cut to his head. V2 stated at this time ,she is not sure if R1 is coming back to the facility. Facility's abuse policy denotes, This facility prohibits mistreatment, neglect, or abuse of its residents and attempted to establish a resident sensitive and resident secure environment. This facility is committed to protecting our residents from abuse by anyone including, but not limited to, facility staff, other residents, consultants, volunteers and staff from other agencies providing services. Abuse means any physical or mental injury or sexual assault inflicted upon a resident other than by accidental means in a facility.
Jan 2023 5 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

Safe Environment (Tag F0921)

Someone could have died · 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 ensure each resident's room window was secured to pre...

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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 each resident's room window was secured to prevent a resident from eloping via the window, and failed to have an effective maintenance program that ensures all resident room windows are secured throughout building. 1 of 162 residents (R7), who resided on the facility third floor monitored psychiatric unit, was able open a room window and jump from a window in his room. As a result of the failure, R7 sustained left leg, right leg, and foot fractures on 11/29/22. This was identified as an Immediate Jeopardy which began on 11/29/22. V1, Administrator, was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on 1/12/2023. The facility presented a removal plan on 1/13/2023 at 4:24pm that was accepted. However, on 1/18/2023 during the onsite verification, observations indicated the Immediate Jeopardy was not removed. V1 submitted a second removal plan with additional interventions on 1/18/2023 at 4:25pm that was accepted. On 1/20/2023, the surveyor confirmed by observation, record view, and interview, the Immediate Jeopardy was removed. The deficiency remains at actual harm until the facility can evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation of their removal plan and maintain substantial compliance with this regulation. The Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 1/18/2023. Findings include: Current face sheet documents R7 is a [AGE] year-old resident admitted to the facility at 5/26/2022. R7's medical diagnosis includes, but not limited to: Restlessness and Agitation, Unspecified fracture of the left lower leg, Initial encounter for closed fracture, Pathological Fracture, Right ankle, Initial Encounter for fracture unspecified fracture of left lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture, Nondisplaced [NAME] fracture of the right Tibia, Initial Encounter for Closed Fracture. R7's MDS (Minimum Data Set) Section C -Cognitive Patterns, dated [DATE], documents: BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 8/15= moderately cognitive impairment. MDS Section GG - Functional Abilities and Goals, dated November 22, 2022, documents: Eating ability as needed, setup or clean-up assistance, oral hygiene, requires supervision or touching assistance, for toileting, shower/bathe self, upper body dressing, requires supervision or touching assistance. Facility reported incident report, dated 12/05/2022, documents: On 11/29/2022 at approximately 8:00am, R7 exited the facility via window resulting in a fall. R7 was observed outside of the facility. R7 was alert to person and place with periods of confusion. R7 was observed with swelling to lower extremities. Physician notified; Guardian notified. R7 transferred to nearby community hospital emergency room for further evaluation. R7 was admitted with bilateral broken ankles, fractured lumbar and thoracic spine. Social services notes documents the following: On 11/29/2022 14:31 Behavior/Interventions Describe Behavior: Upon doing rounds it was discovered that R7 had eloped from his room. Interventions Implemented: Immediate search of the room and unit did not reveal resident (R7). Code green initiated. Under Did Intervention(s) work? Resident (R7) was located in the nearby area by police: Area police called to the facility. Police report dated 11/29/2022 remarks: Resident found. Care Plan Updated: Y - N - N/A: yes R7's Nursing notes, dated 11/29/2022 08:00, documents: At the start of my (V4-Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) shift approximately 7:30 AM, it was identified that (R7) was not in his room. A CODE GREEN was called, a search of the floor and outside ground was conducted. (R7) was noticed on the ground outside of the facility. (R7) complained of pain to bilateral legs. Police on scene and ambulance. (R7) transported to (community hospital). PPHP NP (Nurse Practitioner) notified of occurrence and transfer to Hospital NP aware. Facility window maintenance log, dated 11/29/22, documents R7's window on the 3rd floor was not properly secured. R7's hospital medical records, dated 11/29/2022, contained the following information: R7's diagnosis as: 1. QT Prolongation (Heart dysrhythmia) 2. Closed fracture of the left ankle, initial encounter 3. Closed fracture of the left ankle, initial encounter 4. Fall, initial encounter 5. Acute non-intractable headache, unspecified headache type 6. Closed displaced [NAME] fracture of tibia, unspecified laterality, initial encounter 7. Physical fracture of distal end of tibia, unspecified laterality, unspecified physical fracture, configuration, initial encounter. 8. Closed nondisplaced [NAME] fracture of the right tibia, initial encounter. R7's X-ray results, dated 11/29/2022, documents: Findings: Left tib/fib: Redemonstrated acute comminuted fracture of the distal left tibia and fibula, better evaluated on dedicated left ankle radiographs, Acute comminuted, minimally displaced fracture of the proximal fibula with mild apex posterior angulation. There is soft tissue swelling about the proximal leg. Left foot: Right tib/fib: Redemonstrated acute comminuted fracture of the distal left tibia and fibula, better evaluated on dedicated left ankle radiographs. On 1/10/2023 at 11:33am, R7 was observed lying in bed awake, with R7's right leg in a plaster cast from the toe to mid upper thigh. R7 was alert and oriented to name and place. R7 stated he fell from 3rd floor roof to the ground. R7 said, I used to live on the 3rd floor, they would not give me speech (sic). I was not feeling good, and I wanted to go home so I jumped from the roof. He (unknown person) denied me speech to go outside (sic), so I wanted to go home, so I jumped out window and tried to go home, which is my right because I am not incarcerated. It was a paranoid thing. On 1/10/2023 at 11:54am, V4 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) said on the day of the incident (11/29/22), (R7) was in the room. (R7's) bed was near the window. V4 stated she checked R7's room and did not see R7 in his room during morning rounds after she started the morning shift. V4 said he notified V9 (Clinical Director-social worker) and code green (Missing resident) was called. V4 said staff started looking for R7, but R7 was not found. V4 said R7's window was open. V4 stated after R7 was not found, staff (names not provided) went outside and found R7 laying down on the ground below R7's window. V4 said V4 was not sure how R7 got out of the unit. On 1/10/2023 at 12:09pm, V9 (Clinical Director-social worker) said on 12/29/2022 at about 7:30am, V9 went to R7's room and did not see R7. V9 stated she saw the lower half of the window against the wall. V9 stated she observed a gap/hole where the bottom window was supposed to be. V9 said, I saw bed sheets hanging from the gaping window to the outside. I left to notify (V1, Administrator). (V1) was on the 3rd floor by the nursing station. V9 stated she called Code [NAME] (Missing resident) and all the staff started to look for R7. V9 commented she got in her car and started driving around the facility looking for R7. V9 said, I got a text from (V12, Assistant Administrator) notifying me that (R7) was found by the parking lot and police were already there with (R7). V9 further commented when she got to the parking lot, R7 was on a stretcher, ready to be transported to the hospital for evaluation. On 01/10/2023 at 12:24pm, V10 (Maintenance Director) said, On 11/29/2022 in the morning around 7:30am, I was notified that (R7) was missing. I went to (R7's) room on the 3rd floor and saw the whole bottom part of the window missing. V10 stated the window is supposed to open only 4 inches upwards so residents can get fresh air but it's (window) supposed to have two metal stops on each side of the window to prevent it from opening up higher, but the metal safety stops on (R7's) windows were not operational at the time. V10 stated R7 opened the window and took the whole bottom window off. V10 said the windows are designed to open and remove easily for cleaning; it takes about five minutes to remove the whole bottom window from the track. V10 demonstrated how the window is removed by pressing the two metal stops inwards, pulling the window inwards (room side), and lifting the window up and out from the track. V10 said, There are other windows in the building with the broken/nonfunctional safety metal stops, the bottom windows could have been easily removed. V10 said the windows are easily removable for easy window cleaning by housekeeping. They (Housekeepers) are supposed to place windows back on track and secure them. V10 said after R7's incident of jumping from the window, staff from corporate office come to assist in temporarily fixing the windows by screwing in one bolt at the bottom of the window to prevent it from being opened. V10 measured the bottom window that R7 opened and took off the track. Measurements were observed to be: height-29.5 inches by width=45 inches wide. On 1/10/2023 at 3:14pm, V1(Administrator) stated on 11/29/2022 at about 7:30am, V1 was on the 3rd floor doing rounds, when V1 heard V9 saying, Oh My God, oh my God! V1 stated (V9) was saying this because she saw (R7's) bed sheets (about 4 sheets) were tied together to (R7's) bed frame to window, hanging from window to outside. The sheets were hanging from (R7's) bed frame all the way outside the window. V1 said the lower part of R7's window was missing, there was an open gap/hole open to the outside. V1 stated the whole lower part of the glass window was behind R7's bed. V1 said V9 left the room to continue looking for R7. V1 stated she remained in R7's room, looked through the open window, but did not see R7. V1 said, All I could see was the bed sheets hanging down from the window. I had never seen anything like this before. V1 commented Code Green was called, and all staff started looking for R7. V1 stated she received a text from (V12, Assistant Administrator) letting V1 know R7 was found in the facility parking lot by police. V1 stated she did not know how R7 got to the 1st floor, but stated R7 did not go through facility doors. V1 said, I think (R7) got to the ground floor using the bed sheets (R7) had tied to (R7's) bed frame. (R7) is a veteran, and was in the Air Force and used to jump from airplanes/heights. V1 said the window was put back in and screwed shut at the bottom to prevent it from opening. V1 said, this is a temporary fix. On 01/11/2023 at 11:31am, V12 (Assistant Administrator) stated there was a code green called on 11/29/2022, in the morning. V12 went to the 3rd floor to R7's room, and R7 was not in the room. The window was missing. V12 stated he went downstairs to the east side of the building down from residents' room, but R7 was not there. V12 stated at the time, he walked around the building and saw the police in the facility. R7 was with the police, but V12 stated he did not remember if R7 was sitting down or laying down. V12 said he went back into the building to let other staff members who were looking for R7 know R7 was found outside. V12 said he does not remember how he notified staff, but after notifying staff, V12 went back out and the ambulance was at the scene. V12 said he does not recall anything else about the incident or what happened after that. On 1/11/2023 at 12:51pm, on day two of the survey, with V10 (Maintenance Director), the surveyors were able to unscrew the safety bolt previously placed by maintenance to secure the window in the resident rooms on the 3rd floor. According to V10, the bolts were placed on all resident's windows to prevent the windows from opening. At this time, V10 stated the bolts will be replaced next week with bolts that can only be opened with a special screwdriver. V10 presented a work order, dated 1/11/23, from (Construction company). V10 stated all resident windows will be secured next week. (Construction company) recommendations documents in part: Going forward it is recommended that any high-risk patients have an audible monitor put on the window to alert staff of any potential tampering, similar to what is currently on the stairwell doors. On 1/18/2023 at 12:41pm, V30 (Facility general superintendent) stated all windows have been secured with Hex locks at the top of the windows in resident rooms. During walking tour with V30 for observation of resident windows, surveyor, using facility butter knife, demonstrated removal of [NAME] screw, at the bottom of window in resident 3rd floor room. Surveyor was able to remove bottom half of window from the window tract. On 1/20/2023 the surveyor verified the facility's second removal plan was implemented via observation, interview, and record view, as follows: 1. On 11/29/2022, the Administrator immediately implemented an audit of all residents to assess for cognitive impairment. The Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMs) was conducted and completed by key department heads, (Resident Care Coordinator, ADON, Assistant Administrator, Social Services, and Behavioral Health Director) on 12/2/2022 to identify residents with moderate to severe cognitive impairments. The residents identified are those residents who BIMs score are 12 or lower. As of 1/18/2023, all residents' rooms windows had three safety features to prevent window from being removed. a. First safety feature: Secure all windows with 1 Hex screw in the center of the bottom flange. The screw will prevent the tip out feature to function, not allowing residents to open window. This is in response to secure the window and ensure the safety of the residents. b. Second Safety Feature: Tip out stop in place on windows which prevent the windows from being tipped out. c. Permanent solution to prevent window from being opened installed 1/18/2022: Installed 1 hex screws in the bottom flange. The hex screw cannot be removed without the appropriate hex tool. d. As of 1/12/2023 & 1/18/2023, room sweeps were conducted removing all devices that could potential be used to open the window. e. Window inspections are done daily by above listed key department heads, maintenance and on off hours security guards do window check. (Initiated 11/30/2022, 1/12/2023 & 1/13/2023) f. On 1/18/2023, 1 Hex Screw will be applied to all windows on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor. All windows were inspected by outside contractor on 1/18/2023. 2. The facility Quality Assurance Team (including Medical Director, Administrator, Assistant Administrator, social services, DON, ADON and facility consultant) revised the process of residents having access to outdoor socialization group. Staff will offer each resident the opportunity to participate in an outdoor socialization group minimally three time per week. Window inspections are done daily by above listed key department heads, and maintenance. (Initiated 11/30/2022, 1/12/2023 & 1/18/2023) 3. An in-service was initiated on 12/1/2022, 1/12/2023, and 1/18/2023 (by Key Department Heads) to all staff about residents' leaving the building, and pass procedures. On 12/1/2022, 1/12/2023, 1/18/2023, an in-service was initiated with staff regarding safety feature to prevent window from being open, checking windows for disrepair and reporting any occurrence of resident tampering with windows. 4. Based on the assessment of the windows at the facility and the following steps will be done: Secure all windows with 1 Hex screw in the center of the bottom flange. The screw will prevent the tip out feature to function, not allowing residents to remove the lower sash. This is the long-term solution to prevent windows from being opened and removed. 5. On 1/18/2023, room sweep conducted by (Resident Care Coordinator, ADON, Assistant Administrator, Social Services, and Behavioral Health Director) on all residents' rooms. All items which could potential be used to unscrew on window was removed. As of 1/18/2023, a Hex Screw being applied to the window to prevent it from being open. No resident was identified with having a Hex Tool to remove the Hex Screw. 6. On 1/18/2023, Hex screw will be applied to all windows on the1st, 2nd ,and 3rd floor. All windows were inspected by outside contractor. The facility will continue to use QA tool to check all windows daily to ensure they are good repair.
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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

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 ensure resident safety for one resident (R7) of three...

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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 resident safety for one resident (R7) of three residents reviewed for elopement on a secured psychiatric unit. This failure resulted in R7 jumping from his room window. R7 sustained right left leg and ankle foot fracture. R7 was hospitalized and received a plaster cast to his right leg. Findings include: Social Services Assessment under Exit Seeking/wandering/Elopement risk assessment, dated 06/3/2022, documents: R7 has the physical ability to leave the building on his own. R7 has a current diagnosis of severe mental health illness, and information was provided by R7 and staff interview/observation. Also documents R7 has experienced two or more psychiatric hospitalizations. R7's care plan, dated 06/07/2022, documents: Resident(R7) is content with current placement and discharge to the community is not feasible due to mental health and lack of support as determined by interdisciplinary team, physician, resident, or regal representative. R7's care plan, dated 06/07/2022, documents: Resident(R7) has been evaluated to be placed on a Level One Behavioral Health Pass Program. This level allows the resident (R7) dependent time with a responsible party. R7's care plan, dated 06/09/2022, documents: R7 displays delusional behavior problem, R/t (related to) Yelling out, and confused, and negative thinking. Difficult to reason with. Social Services note, dated 06/1/2022, documents: R7 met with staff 1:1 concerning R7 temper and how he responded towards staff. Social services note, dated 7/31/2022, documents R7 washing his clothes in his room sink instead of sending clothes to laundry. Social services note, dated 08/17/2022, documents R7 was not changing his clothes and staff met with R7 to discuss importance of changing his clothes. Social services note, dated 10/12/2022, documents R7 was spilling water on floors. R7's social services progress notes, dated 11/01/2022, document: R1 engaged in an incident of peer-to-peer incident in which R1 threw beverages. Interdisciplinary note, dated 11/2/2022, documents R7 has not recollection of incident of 11/1/2022, R7 communicates some cognitive deficits and laughs in place of responses at times Facility reported incident report, dated 12/05/2022, documents: On 11/29/2022 at approximately 8:00am. (R7) exited the facility via window resulting in a fall. (R7) was observed outside of the facility. (R7) was alert to person and place with periods of confusion. (R7) was observed with swelling to lower extremities. Physician notified; Guardian notified. (R7) transferred to nearby community hospital emergency room for further evaluation. (R7) was admitted with bilateral broken ankles, fractured lumbar and thoracic spine. The facility's incident report further documents R7's diagnoses, not limited to: unspecified psychosis, Unspecified symptoms, and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness, TBI (traumatic brain injury), restlessness and agitation. R7's X-ray results, dated 11/29/2022, documents: Findings: Left tib/fib: Redemonstrated acute comminuted fracture of the distal left tibia and fibula, better evaluated on dedicated left ankle radiographs, Acute comminuted, minimally displaced fracture of the proximal fibula with mild apex posterior angulation. There is soft tissue swelling about the proximal leg. Left foot: Right tib/fib: Redemonstrated acute comminuted fracture of the distal left tibia and fibula, better evaluated on dedicated left ankle radiographs. On 1/10/2023 at 11:33am, R7 was observed lying in bed awake, with R7's right leg in a plaster cast from the toe to mid upper thigh. R7 was alert and oriented to name and place. R7 stated he fell from 3rd floor roof to the ground. R7 said, I used to live on the 3rd floor, they would not give me speech (sic). I was not feeling good, and I wanted to go home so I jumped from the roof. He (unknown person) denied me speech (sic) to go outside, so I wanted to go home, so I jumped out window and tried to go home, which is my right because I am not incarcerated. It was a paranoid thing. On 1/10/2023 at 12:09pm, V9 (Clinical Director-social worker) said on 12/29/2022 at about 7:30am, V9 went to R7's room and did not see R7. V9 stated she saw the lower half of the window against the wall. V9 stated she observed a gap/hole where the bottom window was supposed to be. V9 said, I saw bed sheets hanging from the gaping window to the outside. I left to notify (V1, Administrator). (V1) was on the 3rd floor by the nursing station. V9 stated she called Code [NAME] (Missing resident) and all the staff started to look for R7. V9 commented she got in her car and started driving around the facility looking for R7. V9 said, I got a text from (V12, Assistant Administrator) notifying me that (R7) was found by the parking lot and police were already there with (R7). V9 further commented when she got to the parking lot, R7 was on a stretcher, ready to be transported to the hospital for evaluation. On 1/12/2023 at 4:10pm, V25 (R7's State Guardian) stated she was notified by facility when R7 jumped out of the window, attempting to elope. V25 commentated R7 is head strong and strong physically, and R7 is very smart. V25 said R7 went to college and was R7's major was in engineering. V25 said R7 was living alone independently in the community, but about seven months ago, R7 got into a fight in his neighborhood, and R7 was beat up and sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). V25 said that is when R7 went into state guardianship, and V25 started working with R7 as his state appointed guardian. V25 said before R7 come to this facility, R7 was in another facility. V25 further stated R7 used to live in New York with his sister (V26), who used to take care of R7, but R7 became too much for V26 to handle. V26 also takes care of R7's mother. V25 said R7 tried to jump from another facility in New York. V25 commented R7 has been calling his mother and upsets her during the calls, so V26 has restricted R7's phone calls to R7's mother, who is elderly. R25 said R7 is delusional and thinks people are watching him from space, and that is why R7 was not compliant with medications at the last facility. On 1/13/2023 at 2:04pm, V27 (R7's physician) said because R7 has a diagnosis of psychosis, agitation, and restlessness, and R7 was exhibiting signs and symptoms of agitation, R7 should have been on treatment to manage R7's behavior. V27 stated during R7's mood and behavior assessments, the facility should have looked at risks and benefits of R7 receiving psychotropic medication. V27 further said that given R7's previous actions and diagnosis of mental health condition, R7 have been on a scheduled mood/ behavior medication. On 1/13/2023 at 10:49am, V26 (R7's family member said R7 has never been in the military, and she stated R7 was diagnosed with schizophrenia around 1998 in New York, where R7 and family were living. V26 said she was helping R7 and took R7 in to help him, and would make sure every time R7 had a mental breakdown, R7 was admitted to the hospital for treatment stabilization. V26 said at that time, R7 did not like living with V26, because V26 would call 911 to take R7 to the hospital any time R7 stopped taking his behavioral health medication and R7 started showing signs of paranoia and laughing uncontrollably. V26 said R7 tried to elope from the hospital when R7 was first diagnosed with mental health illness. V26 said R7 does not believe R7 has mental health challenges and is in denial. She commented R7 cannot stay at one place because of R7 living with schizophrenia. V26 said she was monitoring R7, but when she left New York for work, R7 left his apartment and started wandering, and at one point, R7 was incarcerated. V26 further commented R7 eventually left New York and ended up in Chicago where R7 does not have any family. V26 said because of R7's mental health issues, R7 can be paranoid, and these behaviors might have led to R7 being involved in a fight in Chicago where R7 was terribly hurt. V26 said R7 calls his mother screaming and saying he wants to visit her, and this upsets R7's mother, who is [AGE] years old. V26 said she has now restricted R7's calls to his mother. V26 commented she takes care of her and R7's parents, who are both [AGE] years old, and V26 cannot take on R7 because V26 is already overwhelmed with taking care of both parents. V26 said when R7's mental health issues are under control, and R7 is properly medicated, R27 is the sweetest person you will ever met. V26 said R7 wants to visit his parents, especially his mother, but V26 said this is not possible at this time because V27 cannot take care of R7. On 1/13/2023 at 12:18pm, V9 said there were no discharge plans when R7 was first admitted , and he never said he wanted to leave. V9 said V9 did not think R7 was not a risk for elopement prior to R7 jumping out the window, and R7 had an accompanied pass to go out with guardian/staff. On 1/17/2023 at 3:28pm, V29 (R7's Psychiatrist) said R7 was visited two times by the psychiatry Nurse Practitioner in November and December 2022 for further assessments, but both times R7 was not in the building. V29 stated the facility never notified V29 about any behavioral issues/hallucinations R7 was experiencing before R7 jumped out of the window on the 3rd floor. V29 said even after R7 jumped out of the window, the facility never notified V29 of the incident, and V29 just recently learned (after Christmas) R7 had jumped out of the window. V29 said it is documented on several occasions R7 was preoccupied with going out of the facility see his mother, and R7 should have been moved to the 1st floor for supervision and monitoring in case R7 tried to leave the facility. V29 said, If the facility staff had called me to let me know R7 wanted to leave the facility to visit his mother, I would have instructed them to move him (R7) to the first floor since he (R7) has cognitive deficits. V29 commented having R7 on the first floor could have prevented R7 from sustaining serious injuries from falling out of the 3rd floor window. V29 further commented R7 is on psychotropic medications, which were started while at the hospital for treatments for injuries sustained during the fall on 11/29/2022. Fall Policy, dated 08/2020, titled: Fall Management Program, documents: The facility is committed to minimizing resident falls and/or injury so as to maximize each resident's physical, metal and psychosocial wellbeing. While preventing all residents' falls is not possible, it is the facility's policy to act in a proactive manner to identify and assess those residents at risk for falls, plan for preventive strategies and facilitate a safe environment. Facility window maintenance log, dated 11/29/22, documents R7's window on the 3rd floor was not properly secured.
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 F0742 (Tag F0742)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on obervation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and services for assesed...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on obervation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and services for assesed delusional thoughts and aggressive behaviour for one resident (R7) out of three residents reviewed for psychological treatment. This failure resulted in R7 jumping out of his 3rd floor bedroom window to the ground on 11/29/2022. The fall resulted in R7 being hospitalized with left and right fractured legs, fractured ankles, and fractured lumbar and throracic spine. Findings includes: Nurses Note, dated 5/30/2022 at 16:59, documents, Resident is alert & confused. No complain of pain. Barricade self in his room, compliance with all is medication vital check. Very talkative, complaint with isolation protocols. Will continue to monitor. admission Note, dated 5/31/2022 at 06:15, documents, N/A 3/3 Alert/confused. Comes to doorway at times. Verbalized wanting to go home. Resident is reluctant at times to cooperate with care needs. Able to get Resident to comply with taking all Q 4 hr VS this noc shift and the taking of Med Therapy. Continue current plan of care and continue to monitor behavior. No C/O pain. Let in no distress. Social services note, dated 06/1/22, documents: R7 met with staff 1:1 concerning R7 temper and how he responded towards staff. Nurses Note, dated 6/2/2022 at 08:50, documents, Resident started going off on one of the housekeepers while Writer on the phone with DON (Director of Nursing) about another matter. Security call to assist in calming Resident down as not easily re-directable. Resident does not fully understand the PUI (Patient Under Investigation) protocol and started shouting, 'I am not an animal! F u and this place, I want to go home, I want get out of here and if necessary I want you to release me to the streets/sign me out.' Endorsing f/u care needs to the relieving Nurse. Able to get Resident to calm down w/o having to medicate at this time. Resident is not easy to reason with/he is confused and laughing at times after his negative outburst. Continue to monitor. Left in No distress and w/o any physical violence at present. Social Services Assessment under Exit Seeking/wandering/Elopement risk assessment, dated 06/3/2022, documents: R7 has the physical ability to leave the building on his own. R7 has a current diagnosis of severe mental health illness, and information was provided by R7 and staff interview/observation. Also documents R7 has experienced two or more psychiatric hospitalizations R7's care plan, dated 06/09/2022, documents: R7 displays delusional behavior problem, R/t (related to) Yelling out, and confused, and negative thinking. Difficult to reason with. Social services noted, dated 7/31/2022, documents R7 washing his clothes in his room sink instead of sending clothes to laundry. Social services note, dated 08/17/2022, documents R7 was not changing his clothes and staff met with R7 to discuss importance of changing his clothes. Nurses Note, dated 8/24/2022 at 18:12, documents, Resident is alert and able to make needs known. Assisted with meal set up and performed ADL tasks with staff supervision. Avoids lying flat due to diagnosis of Heart Failure. Resident is anxious, verbally aggressive as exhibited in talking and laughing loudly, internally preoccupied and noted with frequent auditory hallucination. Resident is easy to redirect and medication compliant. Nurses Note, dated 8/25/2022 at 14:25, Late Entry: Resident is alert and able to make needs known. Assisted with meal set up and performed ADL tasks with staff supervision. Avoids lying flat due to diagnosis of Heart Failure. Resident is anxious, verbally aggressive as exhibited in talking and laughing loudly, internally preoccupied and noted with frequent auditory hallucination. Resident is easy to redirect and medication compliant. Nurses Note, dated 8/26/2022 at 17:25, documents, Resident is alert and able to make needs known. Assisted with meal set up and performed ADL tasks with staff supervision. Avoids lying flat due to diagnosis of Heart Failure. Resident is anxious, verbally aggressive as exhibited in talking and laughing loudly, internally preoccupied and noted with frequent auditory hallucination. Resident is easy to redirect and medication compliant. Social services note, dated 10/12/2022, documents R7 was spilling water on floors R7's social services progress note, dated 11/01/2022, documents: R1 engaged in an incident of peer-to-peer incident in which R1 threw beverages. Interdisciplinary note, dated 11/2/2022, documents R7 has not recollection of incident of 11/1/2022, R7 communicates some cognitive deficits and laughs in place of responses at times. admission Note, dated, 11/7/2022 at 17:25, documents, Re-admit [AGE] years old resident from St. [NAME] Hospital. Alert and oriented x2. Resident appear anxious, labile with disorganized thoughts and flight of ideas during admission processes. Breathing non-labored with no shortness of breath noted. Denies any pain at this moment. Lung sound clear upon auscultation. Abdomen soft and non-distended with bowel sound present in all 4 quadrants. Skin warm and dry to touch with no breakdown or wound noted. Resident denies any auditory or visual hallucination. Denies any suicidal or homicidal ideation. Resident educated about management of his blood pressure, the importance of complying with medications and prescribed diet. Resident verbalized understanding of the teaching and readiness to comply with medications and diet. Resident medications verified with NP and orders carried out as given. Staff will continue to monitor resident for safety and comfort. admission Note, dated 11/9/2022 at 18:33, documents, Resident received in room alert and able to make needs known. Resident endorses auditory hallucination with disorganized thoughts and flight of ideas. Breathing non-labored with no shortness of breath noted. Denies any pain at this moment. Lung sound clear upon auscultation. Abdomen soft and non-distended with bowel sound present in all 4 quadrants. Skin warm and dry to touch with no breakdown or wound noted. Assisted with meal set-up and performed ADL tasks with staff supervision. Resident educated about management of his blood pressure, the importance of complying with medications and prescribed diet. Resident verbalized understanding of the teaching and readiness to comply with medications and diet. Resident blood pressure managed with prescribed medications during the shift. Staff will continue to monitor resident for safety and comfort. Nurses Note, dated 11/16/2022 at 18:32, documents, Resident is alert and able to make needs known. Assisted with meal set up and performed ADL tasks with staff supervision. Avoids lying flat due to diagnosis of Heart Failure. Resident is anxious, verbally aggressive as exhibited in talking and laughing loudly, internally preoccupied and noted with frequent auditory hallucination. Resident has order for Haloperidol lactate solution 1 mL every 4 hours as needed for symptoms of agitation. Resident is easy to redirect and medication compliant. Nurses Note, dated 11/19/2022 at 17:22, documents, Resident is alert and able to make needs known. Assisted with meal set up and performed ADL tasks with staff supervision. Avoids lying flat due to diagnosis of Heart Failure. Resident is anxious, verbally aggressive as exhibited in talking and laughing loudly, internally preoccupied and noted with frequent auditory hallucination. Resident has order for Haloperidol lactate solution 1 mL every 4 hours as needed for symptoms of agitation. Resident is easy to redirect and medication compliant. Nurses Note, dated 11/20/22 at 18:00, documents, Resident is alert and able to make needs known. Assisted with meal set up and performed ADL tasks with staff supervision. Avoids lying flat due to diagnosis of Heart Failure. Resident is anxious, verbally aggressive as exhibited in talking and laughing loudly, internally preoccupied and noted with frequent auditory hallucination. Resident has order for Haloperidol lactate solution 1 mL every 4 hours as needed for symptoms of agitation. Resident is easy to redirect and medication compliant. Nurses Note, dated 11/22/22 at 18:55 documents, Resident is alert and able to make needs known. Assisted with meal set up and performed ADL (Activities of Daily Living) tasks with staff supervision. Avoids lying flat due to diagnosis of Heart Failure. Resident is anxious, verbally aggressive as exhibited in talking and laughing loudly, internally preoccupied and noted with frequent auditory hallucination. Resident has order for Haloperidol lactate solution 1 mL every 4 hours as needed for symptoms of agitation. Resident is easy to redirect and medication compliant. Nursing notes, dated 11/29/2022 at 08:00, documents, At the start of my (V4-(Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) shift approximately 7:30 AM, it was identified that (R7) was not in his room. A CODE GREEN was called, a search of the floor and outside ground was conducted. R4 was noticed on the ground outside of the facility. R4 complained of pain to bilateral legs. Police on scene and ambulance. R4 transported to community hospital). PPHP NP (Nurse Practitioner) notified of occurrence and transfer to Hospital NP aware. Facility reported incident report, dated 12/05/2022, documents: On 11/29/2022 at approximately 8:00am. (R7) exited the facility via window resulting in a fall. (R7) was observed outside of the facility. (R7) was alert to person and place with periods of confusion. (R7) was observed with swelling to lower extremities. Physician notified; Guardian notified. (R7) transferred to nearby community hospital emergency room for further evaluation. (R7) was admitted with bilateral broken ankles, fractured lumbar and thoracic spine. The facility's incident report further documents R7's diagnoses, not limited to: unspecified psychosis, Unspecified symptoms, and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness, TBI (traumatic brain injury), restlessness and agitation. Physician Order Summary: QUEtiapine Fumarate Oral Tablet 25 MG (Quetiapine Fumarate) Active date 1/17/2023 12:15 Give 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for Psychosis/agitation for 14 Days Physician Order Summary: QUEtiapine Fumarate Tablet 25 MG Active date: 12/15/2022 21:00 Give 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime related to UNSPECIFIED PSYCHOSIS NOT DUE TO A SUBSTANCE OR KNOWN PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITION (F29) Physician Order Summary: QUEtiapine Fumarate Tablet 50 MG Active date 12/15/2022 09:00 Give 1 tablet by mouth every 12 hours related to UNSPECIFIED PSYCHOSIS NOT DUE TO A SUBSTANCE OR KNOWN PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITION (F29) On 1/10/2023 at 11:33am, R7 was observed lying in bed awake, with R7's right leg in a plaster cast from the toe to mid upper thigh. R7 was alert and oriented to name and place. R7 stated he fell from 3rd floor roof to the ground. R7 said, I used to live on the 3rd floor, they would not give me speech (sic). I was not feeling good, and I wanted to go home so I jumped from the roof. He (unknown person) denied me speech (sic) to go outside, so I wanted to go home, so I jumped out window and tried to go home, which is my right because I am not incarcerated. It was a paranoid thing. On 1/13/2023 at 10:49am, V26 (R7's family member) said R7 has never been in the military, and she stated R7 was diagnosed with schizophrenia around 1998 in New York, where R7 and family were living. V26 said she was helping R7, and took R7 in to help him, and would make sure every time R7 had a mental breakdown, R7 was admitted to the hospital for treatment stabilization. V26 said at that time, R7 did not like living with V26, because V26 would call 911 to take R7 to the hospital any time R7 stopped taking his behavioral health medication and R7 started showing signs of paranoia and laughing uncontrollably. V26 said R7 tried to elope from the hospital when R7 was first diagnosed with mental health illness. V26 said R7 does not believe R7 has mental health challenges and is in denial. She commented R7 cannot stay at one place because of R7 living with schizophrenia. V26 said she was monitoring R7, but when she left New York for work, R7 left his apartment and started wandering, and at one point, R7 was incarcerated. V26 further commented R7 eventually left New York, and ended up in Chicago where R7 does not have any family. V26 said because of R7's mental health issues, R7 can be paranoid, and these behaviors might have led to R7 being involved in a fight in Chicago, where R7 was terribly hurt. V26 said R7 calls his mother screaming and saying he wants to visit her, and this upsets R7's mother, who is [AGE] years old. V26 said she has now restricted R7's calls to his mother. V26 commented she takes care of her and R7's parents, who are both [AGE] years old, and V26 cannot be able to take on R7, because V26 is already overwhelmed with taking care of both parents. V26 said when R7's mental health issues are under control, and R7 is properly medicated, R27 is the sweetest person you will ever met. V26 said R7 wants to visit his parents, especially his mother, but V26 said this is not possible at this time because V27 cannot be able to take care of R7. On 1/12/2023 at 4:10pm, V25( R7's State Guardian) stated she was notified by facility when R7 jumped out of the window, attempting to elope. V25 commentated R7 is head strong and strong physically, and R7 is very smart. V25 said R7 went to college and was R7's major was in engineering. V25 said R7 was living alone independently in the community, but about seven months ago, R7 got into a fight in his neighborhood, and R7 was beat up and sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). V25 said that is when R7 went into state guardianship, and V25 started working with R7 as his state appointed guardian. V25 said before R7 come to this facility, R7 was in another facility after the TBI. V25 further stated R7 used to live in New York with his sister(V26), who used to take care of R7, but R7 became too much for V26 to handle. V26 also takes care of R7's mother. V25 said R7 tried to jump from another facility in New York. V25 commented R7 has been calling his mother and upsets her during the calls, so V26 has restricted R7's phone calls to R7's mother, who is elderly. R25 said R7 is delusional and thinks people are watching him from space, and that is why R7 was not compliant with medications at the last facility. On 1/13/2023 at 2:04pm, V27 (R7's physician) said because R7 has a diagnosis of psychosis, agitation, and restlessness, and R7 was exhibiting signs and symptoms of agitation, R7 should have been on treatment to manage R7's behavior. V27 stated during R7's mood and behavior assessments, the facility should have looked at risks and benefits of R7 receiving psychotropic medication. V27 further said given R7's previous actions and diagnosis of mental health condition, R7 have been on a scheduled mood/ behavior medication. On 1/17/2023 at 3:28pm V29 (R7's Psychiatrist) said R7 was visited two times by the psychiatry Nurse Practitioner in November and December 2022 for further assessments, but both times R7 was not in the building. V29 stated the facility never notified V29 about any behavioral issues/hallucinations R7 was experiencing before R7 jumped out of the window on the 3rd floor. V29 said even after R7 jumped out of the window, the facility never notified V29 of the incident, and V29 just recently learned (after Christmas) R7 had jumped out of the window. V29 said it is documented on several occasions R7 was preoccupied with going out of the facility see his(R7) mother, and R7 should have been moved to the 1st floor for supervision and monitoring incase R7 tried to leave the facility. V29 said, If the facility staff had called me to let me know (R7) wanted to leave the facility to visit his mother, I would have instructed them to move him to the first floor since he has cognitive deficits. V29 commented having R7 on the first floor could have prevented R7 sustaining serious injuries from falling out of the 3rd floor window. V29 further commented R7 is on psychotropic medications, which were started while R7 was admitted to hospital for treatments for injuries sustained during the fall on 11/29/2022. On 1/18/2023 at 1:15pm, R7 was observed to be on 1:1 with a sitter due to R7 exhibiting elopement behavior. Facility policy titled Psycho-social Programming Protocol (corresponds with Policy), no date, documents: Psycho-social programming should be offered to anyone who expresses during our assessment process or is observed with maladaptive behaviors, mental health issues, and any cognitive issues resulting in behavioral issues. Facility policy titled: Psychotropic Medications-Use Of, dated 09/2020, documents: A psychotropic medication will be defined as any medication that is prescribed for the purpose modifying mood and/or behavior.
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

Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to follow their policy on keeping resident nails clean and trimmed for 2 residents (R1 and R8) in a sample of 5 residents rev...

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Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to follow their policy on keeping resident nails clean and trimmed for 2 residents (R1 and R8) in a sample of 5 residents reviewed for ADL (Activities of Daily Living) care. Findings Include: 1. R1's Care plan (initiated 12/21/2022) documents R1 has an ADL (Activities of Daily Living) self-care performance deficit due to impaired cognition, weakness, poor trunk control, cerebral infarction, and deconditioning. On 01/10/2023 at 11:23am, surveyor observed R1's nails on both the left and right hand to be long, untrimmed, with the presence of black debris underneath the nails. R1 is non-verbal and was not able to communicate with the surveyor. Surveyor was accompanied by V7 (Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA) at R1's bedside. On 01/10/2023 at 11:25am, V7 (Certified Nursing Assistant) stated, (R1) is supposed to have his nails trimmed on shower days. (R1) had a shower on 01/07/2023 and nobody trimmed his nails. (R1) has black gunk underneath his nails. The CNA is supposed to clean underneath the resident's nails as part of the resident's daily ADL (Activities of Daily Living) care. I did not clean underneath (R1's) nails. 2. R8's Care plan (initiated 01/26/2022) documents R8 has an ADL self-care performance deficit due to diagnosis of hemiplegia, and staff will assist with ADL tasks as needed. On 01/10/2023 at 11:45am, surveyor observed R8 sitting in his bed with long, untrimmed, chipped nails. Surveyor observed R8's nails to contain brown colored debris underneath R8's nails. On 01/10/2023 at 11:46am, R8 stated, They never trim my nails. Look at my nails and see how long they are. Some of my nails are chipped because they got so long, and nobody trimmed them. I keep asking the nurse and the CNA to trim them, and they don't do it. When I ask for my nails to be trimmed, they give me some excuse instead, like they can't find the clippers. They always tell me that they cannot find the clippers and they don't cut my nails down. My nails will either break off or I will end up biting them off, because they are too long. They don't clean underneath my nails either. I ask for their assistance with my nails, but they don't help me. On 01/10/2023 at 12:13pm, V5 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) stated, (R1) is a resident who requires total care with all ADLs. (R1's) finger nails have to be cut by a nurse because (R1) is a diabetic. When the residents are diabetic, the CNAs are not able to cut their nails at all. The CNAs are supposed to clean from underneath the resident's nails when there is debris underneath the nails as part of the ADL care. Regardless if the resident is diabetic or not, the CNA is supposed to clean underneath the resident's nails as part of the ADL care. I did not cut (R1's) nails. (R8) is diabetic as well, so (R8's) nails must be cut by a nurse. I did not trim (R8's) nails. Care of Nails Policy (dated 09/2020) states: All residents will have clean, well-trimmed nails.
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 F0692 (Tag F0692)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to follow recommended dietary interventions and physician orders, for one resident, (R6) of 3 reviewed for nutrition. Findings ...

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Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to follow recommended dietary interventions and physician orders, for one resident, (R6) of 3 reviewed for nutrition. Findings include: R6's physician order summary reads in part: Novasource Renal one time a day give one 8oz carton; start date 12/16/2022 R6's Nutrition Note Text: RD note, dated 11/15/2022, reads in part: Recommend Nepro or Novasource renal nutr. supplement(pending the availability) one 8 oz can to increase protein/energy intake for gradual weight gain. R6's Nutrition Note Text: RD note, dated 10/25/2022, reads in part: recommend; Novasource Renal 1 carton BID R6's Nutrition Quarterly/Reassessment Assessment, dated 10/11/2022 and 1/5/2023, documents in part: Supplements: Novasource renal BID R6's November 2022 MAR (Medication Administration Record); Novasource renal supplement is not listed R6's December 2022 MAR; Novasource renal supplement is listed with order date 12/16/2022; MAR does not indicate supplement was administered R6 January 2023 MAR; Novasource renal supplement is listed, with order date 12/16/2022; MAR does not indicate supplement was administered until 1/12/2023, after surveyor questioned V5 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) if R6 was receiving the supplement. V5 stated V5 would implement the fix to the MAR. R6 weights: 12/16/2022 10:52 105.5 Lbs 12/6/2022 08:35 115.2 Lbs 11/12/2022 08:40 125.0 Lbs 11/9/2022 11:13 120.1 Lbs 10/10/2022 11:04 128.8 Lbs On 1/10/23 at 12:30pm, V17 (Registered Dietitian) stated, (R6) goes to hemodialysis. I see (R6) once a month. (R6) is also seen by the Dietitian at the hemodialysis clinic. (R6) is on a protein supplement and a nutritional supplement. (R6) receives a protein supplement because there is a lot of protein loss during dialysis. (R6) receives calorie/nutrition supplement to ensure (R6) receives enough calories. On 1/12/23 at 12:20pm, surveyor asked V5 (Licensed Practical Nurse) if R6 was receiving the Novasource renal supplement. V5 consulted the MAR (Medication Administration Record) and stated, The Novasource renal supplement is not on the MAR. It is in the orders. It was ordered 12/16. If it's not on the MAR, I don't know to give it. There was an order for the Novasource renal supplement, however, the nurse who entered it, entered it in a way that it was not showing up on the MAR. As of when (R6) returned from the hospital on 12/16, (R6) was not getting the supplement. Before (R6) left, (R6 )was getting it. As of 12/16, (R6) returned and wasn't getting the supplement because it wasn't showing up on the MAR. On 1/12/23 at 12:30pm, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated, Nurses should be checking the MAR (Medication Administration Record) and the orders to pass medications. On 1/12/23 at 12:55pm, V6 (Certified Nursing Assistant) stated, Supplements are not from the kitchen. It would come from nursing. On 1/11/2023, surveyor observed with V24, Licensed Practical Nurse, renal supplement located in the refrigerator on the 2nd floor.
Dec 2022 5 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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

Based upon observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow the fall management program/policy, and failed to implement fall prevention interventions (R1, R12), failed to condu...

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Based upon observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow the fall management program/policy, and failed to implement fall prevention interventions (R1, R12), failed to conduct a thorough investigation to determine root cause (R1), and failed to conduct a timely investigation (R12) for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for falls. These failures resulted in R1's (10/4/22) fall with right foot soft tissue swelling. Findings include: 1. R1's diagnoses include bilateral paralytic syndrome following cerebral infarction, paraplegia, right/left foot drop. R1's (9/21/22) BIMS determined a score of 15 (cognitively intact). R1's (9/21/22) functional assessment affirms 2 person physical assist is required for transfers and 1 person physical assist is required for locomotion. R1's (9/27/22) fall risk assessment determined a score of 4 (at risk). R1's care plan includes (2/12/22) resident is at risk for falls secondary to paraplegia, wheelchair bound, functional deficits, and muscle weakness. Intervention: encourage appropriate use of wheelchair. (4/20/22) Resident is noted to have limitation in range of motion secondary to foot drop. Intervention: assist as needed. R1's (10/4/22) initial report states resident left facility with an escort for scheduled appointment at the hospital, resident was noted slightly slid off her wheelchair while taking her off the vehicle lift at the destination. According to her assigned escort, resident legs touched the floor, and she was immediately readjusted back on the wheelchair. R1's final report excludes a root cause analysis. R1's (10/4/22) history & physical includes chief complaint: fall. Stated complaint: foot pain status post fall. Patient accidentally slipped partially out of the wheelchair prior to arrival when she hit a bump and complains of some right foot discomfort. Patient states that after she had a stroke 6 months ago, she's been lying contracted in a crooked position on her right hip. R1's (10/4/22) x-rays include posterior dislocation of the right hip and soft tissue swelling along the dorsum of the (right) foot. On 11/28/22 at 11:02am, V3 (RN/Registered Nurse) was observed exiting R1's room. Surveyor inquired about R1 functional status V3 stated, She's not able to walk. On 11/28/22 at 11:05am, R1 was lying in bed on her left side. R1's right leg was severely contracted and right foot drop was noted. Surveyor inquired about R1's contractures, R1 replied, I had a stroke my whole body is contracted. I have a contracted hip. R1's bed was in high position and side rails and/or floor mats were not in use. Surveyor inquired about the (10/4/22) incident. R1 stated, I fell out the wheelchair. I had to go to another facility to see the pain doctor. The gentleman was pushing me into the facility as we got to the doors, he hit a little crinch in the sidewalk and I slid out the wheelchair onto my bad leg because I was in a regular wheelchair not with a seatbelt. R1 affirmed her specialty wheelchair (which has a seatbelt) is too small, therefore, a regular wheelchair was in use at the time of the incident. Surveyor inquired about R1's (10/4/22) injuries. R1 responded, My butt hit the ground and the back of my knee was bruised. My hip was already dislocated. On 11/28/22 at 11:12am, V3 (RN) entered R1's room. Surveyor inquired about the height of R1's bed, V3 stated, Right now, it's a bit high. It's supposed to be low. Surveyor inquired why side rails were not in use, V3 responded, We need the rails. On 11/28/22 at 3:37pm, surveyor inquired about R1's (10/4/22) incident, V15 (Bus Driver) stated, I was unloading the passenger (R1) and she kinda slipped down. She ended up, I think, barely touching the floor. Surveyor inquired if V15 was pushing R1's wheelchair when the incident occurred. V15 responded, I was assisting to bring it out to the ramp to go inside the hospital. If you don't push her out, she just stays there, so you gotta assist her to come out, and affirmed he (V15) was pushing R1's wheelchair towards the ramp. Surveyor inquired what R1's facility escort was doing. V15 replied, Waiting for me (V15) to take her (R1) on the ramp so she (Escort) could take her (R1) inside. Surveyor inquired if V15 received training for transferring residents to and from the bus. V15 stated, Yes, to work the lifter up and down. Surveyor inquired if V15 is a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), V15 responded No. On 11/29/22 at 9:23am, surveyor inquired about the root cause of R1's (10/4/22) incident. V2 (Director of Nursing) stated, She (R1) was out on an appointment at the hospital, as they were letting the lift down, the wheel went on some uneven pavement and she slid out of the chair. To prevent it from happening again, we reassessed her (R1) for wheelchair, and spoke with her (R1) in regards to safety and sitting up in the chair, and spoke to staff regarding safety during transport. Surveyor inquired about the facility failures which likely caused R1's (10/4/22) incident. V2 responded, I believe we didn't fail at all. Surveyor inquired why R1 was transported in a regular wheelchair (without a seat belt). V2 replied, Because at that time she was using a regular wheelchair and was sitting comfortably in the wheelchair. Surveyor inquired if V15 received any training for transporting and/or assisting residents prior 10/4/22. V2 stated, That's information that I would have to find out, however, no additional information and/or documentation was provided. On 11/30/22 at 10:44am, surveyor inquired about R1's functional status, V31 (Restorative Nurse) responded, Her functioning is bad she's pretty much total care. She can't do anything really, the way her body is crooked. I did a geri assessment on her when she's in the bed she can come up just a little bit, not a whole lot. She couldn't really lift up. Surveyor inquired if a regular wheelchair is appropriate for R1, V31 responded, No, never. Surveyor inquired about an appropriate mode of transportation for R1's appointments, V31 stated, If she has to go somewhere she has to go via stretcher. 2. R12's diagnoses include dementia and acquired absence of right leg (above knee). R12's (10/14/22) BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) determined a score of 1 (severely impaired). R12's (10/14/22) functional assessment affirms (1 person) physical assist is required for transfers. R12's (10/14/22) fall risk assessment determined a score of 7 (at risk). R12's (7/15/22) care plan states resident is at risk for falls secondary to history of falls, right AKA (Above Knee Amputation), dementia, and seizure disorder. Intervention: promote placement of call light within reach. R12's (11/15/22) incident report states the nurse went to resident's room and observed resident on the floor with linen wrapped around his body having a seizure. R12's (11/16/22) head CT (Computed Tomography) includes deformity of the nasal bones with associated soft tissue swelling and could reflect fractures of indeterminate age. On 11/28/22 at 10:50am, R12 was sitting in a wheelchair (adjacent the bed) however a call light was not within reach. Surveyor inquired about the (11/15/22) incident, R12 stated, I just fell out standing up or something. On 11/28/22 at 10:56am, V3 (Registered Nurse) entered R12's room surveyor inquired if R12 requires transfer assistance, V3 stated, He needs help. We always tell him to wait for the CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) to help him. Surveyor inquired about R12's fall prevention interventions. V3 responded, We have a CNA to meet up with his needs if he goes back to the bed. He uses the call light to get the attention of the CNA or the Nurses. The call light is functioning. Surveyor inquired about the location of R12's call light. V3 moved R12's bed, lifted R12's mattress and stated Where is the call light? It fell on the floor. It's supposed to be on the bed all the time. On 11/29/22 surveyor requested R12's (11/15/22) fall investigation, however, the investigation was not received. On 11/29/22 at 2:42pm, surveyor inquired about R12's (11/15/22) incident/injury, V2 (Director of Nursing) responded, He was sent out to the ER (Emergency Room) to be evaluated. I know there was no injuries. Surveyor inquired if an investigation was conducted for R12's (11/15/22) incident. V2 responded Yes. Surveyor inquired why the investigation was not received. V2 affirmed she provided surveyor staff statements. On 11/30/22 at 9:36am, surveyor requested R12's (11/15/22) alleged investigation. V2 stated, I did report that deformity yesterday (14 days after the incident). V2 subsequently presented R12's preliminary incident investigation report which includes date of alleged incident: 11/16/22 (the incident occurred on 11/15/22). Any obvious injuries: no (R12 sustained nasal injuries). The facility will continue to conduct a complete and thorough investigation until a conclusion is reached. R12's 11/15/22 final investigation was not received during this survey. On 11/30/22 at 1:36pm, surveyor inquired about potential harm to a resident that sustains a fall. V29 (Medical Director) stated, Usually with a fall that's unwitnessed let's say that the patient hits the head, there could be injury to the scalp or bleed to the brain that could lead to death. Another one would be fractures. The (8/2020) fall management program states it is the facility's policy to act in a proactive manner to identify and assess those residents at risk for falls, plan for preventive strategies and facilitate a safe environment. Educate staff members to check during room rounds the 4 P's (pain, positioning placement of personal items, personal needs). The nurse call device will be placed within the resident's reach. The bed will be maintained in a position appropriate for resident transfers. Use standard fall/safety precautions for all residents. The (8/2020) management of falls policy states provide assistive devices for mobility, hearing and vision as appropriate for the resident. Assess and monitor resident's immediate environment to ensure appropriate management of potential hazards.
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 F0558 (Tag F0558)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based upon observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide (R1) side rails, failed to provide (R1) a modified wheelchair, and failed to ensure the call light was within reach...

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Based upon observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide (R1) side rails, failed to provide (R1) a modified wheelchair, and failed to ensure the call light was within reach (R12), for two of three residents reviewed for accomodation of needs. Findings include: 1. R1's diagnoses include bilateral paralytic syndrome following cerebral infarction, paraplegia, right/left foot drop. R1's (9/21/22) BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) determined a score of 15 (cognitively intact). R1's (9/21/22) functional assessment affirms 2 person physical assist is required for transfers and 1 person physical assist is required for locomotion. R1's (2/12/22) care plan states resident is at risk for falls secondary to paraplegia, wheelchair bound, functional deficits, and muscle weakness. Intervention: encourage appropriate use of wheelchair. On 11/28/22 at 11:05am, R1 was lying in bed on her left side, the right leg was severely contracted, and right foot drop was noted. Surveyor inquired about R1's contractures; R1 stated, I had a stroke; my whole body is contracted. I have a contracted hip. Surveyor inquired which type of chair is used when R1 gets out of bed. R1 replied, I don't get up. I don't have a (Brand Name Modified Wheelchair) or a wheelchair. They (staff) said it will take 4-6 months to get a (Brand Name Modified Wheelchair). I've been in bed for a month and a half. A motorized wheelchair was adjacent R1's bed, however, R1 affirmed it was too small. R1's bed excluded side rails for bed mobility and/or fall prevention at this time. On 11/28/22 at 11:12am, surveyor inquired why side rails were not provided to R1. V3 (Registered Nurse) replied, We need the rails. Surveyor inquired about R1's wheelchair access so she can get out of bed. V3 stated, The therapy department determines what to do with it. On 11/30/22 at 10:44am, surveyor inquired about R1's functional status. V31 (Restorative Nurse) responded, Her functioning is bad; she's pretty much total care. I'm working on getting her a wheelchair. She can't do anything really the way her body is crooked, that's why I'm working on getting her a motorized wheelchair for her. I did get her a bed with rails. The (8/2020) management of falls policy states provide assistive devices for mobility, hearing and vision as appropriate for the resident. Assess and monitor resident's immediate environment to ensure appropriate management of potential hazards. 2. R12's diagnoses include dementia and acquired absence of right leg (above knee). R12's (10/14/22) BIMS determined a score of 1 (severely impaired). R12's (10/14/22) functional assessment affirms 1 person physical assist is required for transfers. R12's (10/14/22) fall risk assessment determined a score of 7 (at risk). R12's (7/15/22) care plan states resident is at risk for falls secondary to history of falls, right AKA (Above Knee Amputation), dementia, and seizure disorder. Intervention: promote placement of call light within reach. On 11/28/22 at 10:50am, R12 was sitting in a wheelchair (adjacent the bed); however a call light was not observed. On 11/28/22 at 10:56am, V3 (Registered Nurse) entered R12's room. Surveyor inquired if R12 requires transfer assistance. V3 stated, He needs help. We always tell him to wait for the CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) to help him. Surveyor inquired about R12's fall prevention interventions. V3 responded, We have a CNA to meet up with his needs if he goes back to the bed. He uses the call light to get the attention of the CNA or the Nurses. The call light is functioning. Surveyor inquired about the location of R12's call light. V3 moved R12's bed, lifted R12's mattress and stated Where is the call light? It fell on the floor. It's supposed to be on the bed all the time. The (8/2020) fall management program states the nurse call device will be placed within the resident's reach.
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

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 upon interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents were free of abuse/physical assault. This a...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based upon interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents were free of abuse/physical assault. This affected three residents (R5, R7, and R8) of four resident reviewed for resident-to-resident abuse. Findings Include: 1. On 9/16/22 Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) received a complaint which includes (9/16/22) abuse between R5 and R6. The (9/22/22) final incident investigation states R6 had an interaction with R5, where R6 was speaking unintelligibly and hit R5 in the head. R6 was sent out to the hospital for evaluation. R5's admission record includes but limited to diagnoses of Dysarthria, Paraplegia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Depression, and Dementia. R5's (10/19/22) cognitive assessment determined a score of 14 (cognitively intact). R5's care plan (9/16/22) Recipient of peer aggression. Goal: R5 will remain safe, calm, and free from abuse. R6's admission record includes diagnoses of Seizures, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Schizoaffective Disorder, Violent Behavior, Psychotic Disorder, and Bipolar. R6's (10/25/22) cognitive assessment determined a score of 3 (severely impaired). R6 could not be interviewed. R6's care plan (9/16/22) Physical aggression toward peer requiring hospitalization. Interventions: Observe resident behavior/interaction around other residents and monitor for aggressive behaviors. Remove resident from any potential situation which could precipitate aggressive behaviors. On 11/28/22 at 10:30 am, R5 stated, I do not know why (R6) hit me. (R6) hit me on the left side of my head. R5's (9/16/22) progress notes states R5 was observed siting on his wheelchair coming down the hallway, when another resident from a resident room yelled and screamed at him (R5), and suddenly slapped him (R5) on his head twice, then tried to push the resident's wheelchair into the wall. Staff intervened before any further altercation occurred. R5 sustained no injury. R6's (9/16/22) progress notes states R6 was pacing the hall speaking in unintelligible language. R6 was walking past a peer and yelled at him. R6 was aggressive toward the resident (R5) room, R6 slapped the other resident (R5) on his head twice and was trying to push R5's wheelchair to the wall. staff was able to intervene. R6 was sent to hospital for psych (psychiatric) evaluation on Dr. (Doctor) order, due to his unpredictable aggressive behavior. R6 was transferred to the hospital on 9/16/22 and returned to the facility on [DATE]. On 11/28/22 at 1:55 pm, V3 (Registered Nurse/RN) stated she does recall the incident on 9/16/22. V3 stated R6 was walking in the hallway being very aggressive with words and pounding fist on table at the nurse's station. R5 was sitting in his wheelchair in the hall, and R6 walked up to R5 and hit R5 on the head. On 11/29/22 at 11:30 am, V22, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), stated she does remember the 9/16/22 incident. R6 slapped R5 in the face. V22 stated she was in the nurse's station coming out, and R6 walked up to R5 and slapped R5 in the face. 2. On 10/2/22, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) received a complaint which includes (10/2/22) abuse between R7 and R8. The (10/7/22) final incident investigation states R8 was going back to his room from the dining room and accidentally bumped into R7. R8 stated they both exchanged words and that's when R7 was physical toward R8. R7's admission record includes diagnoses of Anxiety, Seizure, Hypertension Depression, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar. R7's (10/16/22) cognitive assessment determined a score of 15 (cognitively intact) R7's care plan (6/19/22) engaged in a near physical episode with peer. Interventions: Observe resident behavior/interaction around other residents and monitor for aggressive behaviors. Remove resident from any potential situation which could precipitate aggressive behavior. Update MD and family as needed. (10/2/22) Physically aggressive toward peer; hospitalization required. physically aggressive toward peer; hospitalization required. Interventions: Compliment resident for appropriate social interactions. Psych consult as necessary. R8's admission record includes a diagnosis of Depression, Diabetes, Hypertension, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis affecting left non-dominant side. R8's (11/7/22) cognitive assessment determined a score of 13 (cognitively intact). R8's care plan (10/2/22) R8 is at risk for abuse related to allegation against peer. Goal: R8 will remain safe, calm, and free from abuse. On 11/28/22 at 2:30pm, R7 stated, Yes, I remember slapping (R8) in the face because he (R8) threw coffee in my (R7) face. R7's (10/2/22) progress notes states R7 involved in physical altercation with a peer. R7 ended up hitting the peer in the face with his hand. MD (Medical Doctor) notified of resident's behavior and order given to send resident to the hospital for psych evaluation. R7's (10/2/22) active orders, documents in part, Transfer resident to hospital ER (Emergency Room) for evaluation due to physical aggression. R7 was transferred to the hospital on [DATE] and returned to the facility on [DATE]. R8's progress notes states (R8) was hit in the face twice by another resident when trying to get out of the dining room. Resident was given a detailed assessment, denies pain/ discomfort, no injuries were noted. On 11/28/22 at 11:15am, R8 stated, (R7) struck me twice in my (R8) face. (R7) hit me on the left and right side of my face. On 11/29/22 at 12:40 am, V26, RA (Resident Assistant), stated V26 was in dining room cleaning up after lunch. I saw (R7) and (R8) exchanging words. I tried to move close to see what was going on; before I got to them, (R7) had hit (R8) in the face, once. On 11/30/22 at 1:00pm, V33, LPN (License Practical Nurse), stated R8 said R7 slapped him (R7) in the face. R7 said R8 threw coffee in his (R7's) face. V33 stated the cameras were reviewed. V33 stated the camera showed R8 backing out of the dining room, and R7 was talking to R8, then hit R8. After R7 hit R8, R8 threw coffee on R7, then R7 hit R8 again. On 11/29/22 at 2:11 pm, V1 (Administrator) stated the regulatory requirement for abuse is to separate them immediately. V1 stated the Administrator, doctor, and family should be notified, and report to IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health). Facility Abuse Policy (9/20), documents, in part, Policy: This facility affirms the right of our residents to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, corporal punishment, and involuntary seclusion. The facility will report reasonable suspicion of a crime. This facility therefore prohibits mistreatment, neglect or abuse of its residents and has attempted to establish a resident sensitive and resident secure environment.
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 F0657 (Tag F0657)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based upon record review and interview, the facility failed to follow the fall policy/program and failed to review and/or revise...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based upon record review and interview, the facility failed to follow the fall policy/program and failed to review and/or revise comprehensive care plans for two of three residents (R1, R12) reviewed for care plans. Findings include: 1. The facility fall log affirms R1 fell on [DATE]. R1's care plan states resident is at risk for falls, revision on 2/12/22 (9.5 months ago). Target date: 9/25/22 (over 2 months ago). 2. The facility fall log affirms R12 fell on [DATE]. R12's care plan states resident is at risk for falls, revision on 7/15/22 (4.5 months ago). Target date: 10/17/22 (1.5 months ago). On 11/30/22 at 9:50am, surveyor inquired about the requirements for care plan revision V30 (MDS/Minimum Data Set Coordinator) stated, We revise them quarterly, annually, if there is a significant change, or if there's like an incident of something that would warrant you to update the care plan. If a fall occurs, you have to throw an intervention in. Surveyor inquired about R1's fall care plan. V30 responded, The last revision it says 2/12/22. I know she's had an ARD (Assessment Reference Date) since then, so it has to be reviewed. Surveyor inquired about R12's fall care plan, V30 replied, The revision is on 7/15/21. Surveyor inquired about the target date, V30 stated, That date tells you when it needs to be reviewed. Typically, we have 7 days after the ARD to change or modify the care plan. The (8/2020) management of falls policy states review and/or modify the resident's plan of care at least quarterly and as needed in order to minimize risk for fall incidents and/or injury. The (8/2020) fall management program states plan of care reviewed and updated at time of occurrence, quarterly and as needed in order to minimize risk for fall incidents. The comprehensive care plan policy states assessment of the resident is ongoing and care plans are revised based on the resident condition, preferences, treatments and goals change. After the initial comprehensive, person-centered plan of care is developed, formal care plan reviews will be held in conjunction with the MDS schedule and shall be no longer than 92 days apart.
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 upon record review and interview the facility failed to assess the functional status and failed to assess prior to adminis...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based upon record review and interview the facility failed to assess the functional status and failed to assess prior to administering CPR for one of three residents (R2) reviewed for falls. Findings include: R2 was [AGE] years old with diagnosis altered mental status. R2's ([DATE]) BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) determined a score of 4 (severely impaired). R2's ([DATE]) functional assessment affirms balance during transitions and walking did not occur. R2's ([DATE]) fall risk assessment determined a score of 3 (at risk) implement general safety interventions. R2's ([DATE]) care plan states resident is high risk for falls due to unsteady gait, deconditioning and weakness. R2's ([DATE]) progress notes state (11:26pm), writer was at nurse's station when CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) was making her rounds and yelled for me to come to resident room. Writer noted resident on the floor small amount of blood noted on head. Resident was breathing then stopped. Writer called code grabbed crash cart, yelled call 911 and started CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation). Paramedics got here and took her to the hospital [R2's vital signs and/or first aid to head injury are excluded]. (11:59pm) Writer received call from hospital nurse who said resident expired. R2's ([DATE]) History & Physical states per EMS (Emergency Medical Service) patient was found down on the ground with blood on her head. Per nursing home, she (R2) was put to bed at 10pm and then found on the ground at 10:40pm during rounds. Upon EMS arrival the patient (R2) was agonally breathing, not responding. On the way to ED (Emergency Department) patient (R2) became bradycardic then pulseless in asystole. Compressions started and 1 round of epinephrine given. The patient was in asystole upon arrival to the ED. Chief complaint: pulseless VT (Ventricular Tachycardia). Patient risk level critical related to high probability of imminent life-threatening deterioration due to acute respiratory failure and cardiac dysrhythmia requiring emergency treatment which required CPR and endotracheal intubation. Time of death 11:27pm ([DATE]). On [DATE] at 10:44am, surveyor inquired about R2's functional status, V31 (Restorative Nurse) replied, I never met her (R2), she didn't stay long enough. She (R2) was in and out twice, I never assessed her. On [DATE] at 12:27, surveyor inquired about R2's ([DATE]) incident. V11 (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated She (R2) was able to walk had a little weakness but able to walk. She (R2) wanted to go outside on the patio, I told her we don't let people go out late at night and she was also on isolation for Covid till we get results back. She (R2) was alert sitting in a chair with the TV on and I gave her medicine. I said I would send the CNA in to give her (R2) a gown and a diaper and everything. I had an admission and went back to the desk. The CNA was doing rounds and saw she (R2) was on the floor near the bathroom. We (staff) went to working on her (R2) she was breathing and looked like she stopped breathing. We (staff) called 911 to take her (R2) to the hospital. The doctor called me later and said she (R2) had expired. Surveyor inquired if vital signs were obtained after R2 fell V11 responded, We weren't focused on vitals at that time, we were focused on trying to get her back. I can't remember if we got any vitals [R2's last set of vital signs were documented [DATE] at 7:43pm - prior to falling]. Surveyor inquired if R2 was at risk for falls, V11 replied, She (R2) was a fall risk, we prefer her to stay and call for help and everything, but sometimes residents want to be independent. She (R2) didn't call us for any help, she didn't pull no call light. Surveyor inquired about R2's head injury. V11 stated, I just seen (sic) a little blood and I just assumed she probably hit her head or something. She was like on her face, and we had to turn her over. When we noticed she wasn't breathing that's when we started CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), and affirmed she (V11) was unsure about the location and/or type of injury R2 incurred. On [DATE] at 1:36pm, surveyor inquired about potential harm to a resident that sustains a fall. V29 (Medical Director) stated, Usually with a fall that's unwitnessed let's say that the patient hits the head, there could be injury to the scalp or bleed to the brain that could lead to death. You can also have cardiac shocks with falls and their hearts can go into arrhythmias. Surveyor inquired about staff requirements for residents that stop breathing, V29 responded, 911 and do the CPR basic nursing care while 911 is activated. When we do the CPR we check the patient's pulse, we see that we are breathing. Vital signs is part of what we are checking, all Nurses and all CNA's should be doing that. The (09/20) change in condition policy states follow framework for reporting changes in vital signs. The (09/20) code blue/medical emergencies policy includes purpose: to ensure residents with medical emergencies will be assessed and appropriately handled. Procedure: first aid and BLS (Basic Life Support) will be administered.
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, 1 life-threatening violation(s), 6 harm violation(s), $63,434 in fines, Payment denial on record. Review inspection reports carefully.
  • • 56 deficiencies on record, including 1 critical (life-threatening) violation. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
  • • $63,434 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 Princeton Rehab & Hcc's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns PRINCETON REHAB & HCC 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 Princeton Rehab & Hcc Staffed?

CMS rates PRINCETON REHAB & HCC's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes.

What Have Inspectors Found at Princeton Rehab & Hcc?

State health inspectors documented 56 deficiencies at PRINCETON REHAB & HCC during 2022 to 2025. These included: 1 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 6 that caused actual resident harm, 48 with potential for harm, and 1 minor or isolated issues. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.

Who Owns and Operates Princeton Rehab & Hcc?

PRINCETON REHAB & HCC 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 THE ALDEN NETWORK, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 225 certified beds and approximately 188 residents (about 84% occupancy), it is a large facility located in CHICAGO, Illinois.

How Does Princeton Rehab & Hcc Compare to Other Illinois Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Illinois, PRINCETON REHAB & HCC's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 2.5 and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Princeton Rehab & Hcc?

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 Princeton Rehab & Hcc Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, PRINCETON REHAB & HCC 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 1 Immediate Jeopardy citation (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 Princeton Rehab & Hcc Stick Around?

PRINCETON REHAB & HCC has not reported staff turnover data to CMS. Staff turnover matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' individual needs, medications, and preferences. When staff frequently change, this institutional knowledge is lost. Families should ask the facility directly about their staff retention rates and average employee tenure.

Was Princeton Rehab & Hcc Ever Fined?

PRINCETON REHAB & HCC has been fined $63,434 across 3 penalty actions. This is above the Illinois average of $33,713. Fines in this range indicate compliance issues significant enough for CMS to impose meaningful financial consequences. Common causes include delayed correction of deficiencies, repeat violations, or care failures affecting resident safety. Families should ask facility leadership what changes have been made since these penalties.

Is Princeton Rehab & Hcc on Any Federal Watch List?

PRINCETON REHAB & HCC 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.