LOFT REHABILITATION & NURSING

700 NORTH MAIN STREET, EUREKA, IL 61530 (309) 467-2337
For profit - Corporation 92 Beds THE LOFT REHABILITATION AND NURSING Data: November 2025 5 Immediate Jeopardy citations
Trust Grade
0/100
#571 of 665 in IL
Last Inspection: August 2024

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

Overview

Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing in Eureka, Illinois, has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating poor quality and significant concerns about care. It ranks #571 out of 665 facilities in Illinois, placing it in the bottom half overall, and #5 out of 5 in Woodford County, meaning there are no better local options available. The facility is showing signs of improvement, reducing its issues from 32 in 2024 to just 1 in 2025, but it still faces serious challenges. Staffing is a concern with a low rating of 1 out of 5 stars and a high turnover rate of 68%, much worse than the state average of 46%. Additionally, fines totaling $388,284 are troubling, indicating compliance issues that are higher than 98% of other facilities in Illinois. There are critical incidents that raise alarms for families considering this home. For example, a cognitively impaired resident was able to leave the facility unnoticed, resulting in serious injuries after falling outside. Another incident involved a resident with a history of aggression who was not adequately supervised, leading to further risks for other residents. While the facility has some strengths, such as ongoing efforts to improve, these serious issues highlight potential risks that families should carefully consider.

Trust Score
F
0/100
In Illinois
#571/665
Bottom 15%
Safety Record
High Risk
Review needed
Inspections
Getting Better
32 → 1 violations
Staff Stability
⚠ Watch
68% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
Penalties
✓ Good
$388,284 in fines. Lower than most Illinois facilities. Relatively clean record.
Skilled Nurses
⚠ Watch
Each resident gets only 15 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Illinois. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
Violations
⚠ Watch
58 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Overall Rating
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Staff Levels
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Care Quality
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2024: 32 issues
2025: 1 issues

The Good

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

Facility shows strength in fire safety.

The Bad

1-Star Overall Rating

Below Illinois average (2.5)

Significant quality concerns identified by CMS

Staff Turnover: 68%

21pts above Illinois avg (46%)

Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity

Federal Fines: $388,284

Well above median ($33,413)

Significant penalties indicating serious issues

Chain: THE LOFT REHABILITATION AND NURSING

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

Staff turnover is elevated (68%)

20 points above Illinois average of 48%

The Ugly 58 deficiencies on record

5 life-threatening 5 actual harm
Mar 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

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow its policy for Oxygen Administration to ensure that oxygen was available for one (R1) resident of three residents reviewed for oxyge...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow its policy for Oxygen Administration to ensure that oxygen was available for one (R1) resident of three residents reviewed for oxygen saturation in the sample of three. Findings include: Facility's Oxygen Administration Policy dated 2/10/25, documents: Oxygen is administered to residents who need it, consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plans, and the resident's goals and preferences. Staff shall document the initial and ongoing assessment of the resident's condition warranting oxygen and the response to oxygen therapy. 4. The resident's care plan shall identify the interventions for oxygen therapy, based upon the resident's assessment and orders, such as, but not limited to: d. Monitoring of SpO2 (oxygen saturation) levels and/or vital signs, as ordered. R1's current Care Plan documents: (R1) has altered respiratory status/difficulty breathing related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease/COPD, unspecified. Intervention: Oxygen at 6 Liters per minute Via Nasal Cannula; Goal To Maintain 02/oxygen saturation greater than 90 percent. R1's Diagnoses include: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease/COPD, Unspecified dementia, anxiety. R1's Hospital Notes dated 3/5/25 documents: Diagnosis Hypoxia; reason for visit shortness of breath. R1's Physician Orders include: Every shift ensure resident has (oxygen) on. On 3/26/25 at 9:55am, V2 Director of Nursing/DON stated that CNAs can check oxygen tanks; stated that when R1 was sent to Emergency Department/ED on 3/5/25, that no one had checked R1's oxygen tank when R1 went down to Activities prior to being sent out. At this time V2 stated: (V10 Registered Nurse/RN) told me that she got the (portable oxygen tank), put it on R1's wheelchair and put the nasal cannula in R1's nose; that she did not check to see if the tank was full. The Activity Director (V7) came to get R1 after breakfast, Activity was an hour. (V10) went to get R1 from Activities and realized the portable was empty; it was light. She took R1's 02 (oxygen saturation) and it was 64%--never went up higher than that. (R1) was sent to the ED. On 3/26/25 at 11:10am, V10 Registered Nurse/RN stated that on 3/5/25, R1 was in Activities and V10 checked on R1; stated that she did not know who took R1 down to Activities and was not sure if R1's portable oxygen tank was checked. Stated that in Activities, she checked R1's tank and it was empty; that when she checked R1's oxygen saturation, it was lower than her base. V10 stated, I did not know (R1's) tank was empty until I checked it when she was at Activities. On 3/26/25 at 10:52am, V11 Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN stated that during her morning rounds, she checks R1's oxygen level to make sure it is okay as it drops below her base (90 to 95) at times when R1 is sleeping. V11 stated, I like to keep an eye on (R1) because her oxygen saturation went to 85 at one time. She has issues with breathing and has COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). On 3/26/25 at 1:30pm, V2 DON stated: Ultimately the nurse should make sure oxygen is on and it (portable tank) is filled; responsibility is the nurses to make sure the oxygen is on, tank is filled and make sure the resident has oxygen.
Nov 2024 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

Incontinence Care (Tag F0690)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation, and record review the facility failed to monitor a urinary indwelling catheter every shift for ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation, and record review the facility failed to monitor a urinary indwelling catheter every shift for color and clarity and ensure an indwelling urinary catheter was free of kinks and had freely flowing urine for one of three residents (R5) reviewed for indwelling catheters in a sample of 11. These failures resulted in R5 being admitted to the hospital with Severe Septic Shock, Acute Kidney Injury, and Hyperkalemia which required R5 to be hospitalized for eight days. Findings include: The facility's Catheter Care Policy, dated 1/24/23, documents, Policy: It is the policy of this facility to ensure that residents with indwelling catheters receive appropriate catheter care and maintain their dignity and privacy when indwelling catheters are in use. Policy Explanation: 1. Catheter care will be performed every shift and as needed by nursing personnel. 8. Empty drainage bag every shift maintaining below two thirds full. Ensure drainage bag is located below the level of the bladder to discourage backflow of urine. 24. Document and record output. Ensure to include amount, color, and clarity. R5's admission Record documents R5 was admitted on [DATE] with the following, but not limited to, diagnoses Unspecified Dementia without Behavioral Disturbance, Chronic Kidney Disease, Obstructive and Reflux Uropathy. R5's Census List dated, 10/30/24, documents R5 went to the hospital on [DATE]. This same form documents R5 was admitted back to the facility on [DATE]. R5's MDS (Minimum Data Set), dated 9/10/24, documents R5 has an indwelling catheter with the diagnosis of Obstructive Uropathy. R5's Care Plan, dated 9/25/24, documents (R5) has an indwelling catheter related to Urine Retention. Diagnoses Obstructive Uropathy with Bladder Distention. Interventions: Check tubing for kinks frequently each shift, and monitor/record/report to MD (Medical Doctor) for signs and symptoms of UTI (Urinary Tract Infection): pain, burning, blood-tinged urine, cloudiness, no output, deepening of urine color, increased pulse, increased temp, urinary frequency, foul smelling urine, fever, chills, altered mental status, change in behavior, and change in eating patterns. This same care plan documents R5 has an ADL (Activities of Daily Living) self-care deficit as evidenced by dementia and lack of coordination. R5's Progress Note, dated 9/26/24 and signed by V24/LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) documents (R5) c/o (complained of) pain and discomfort with catheter. (V24) assessed the area, no signs and or symptoms of infection or irritation. Area is free from malodourous scent and no redness or swelling present. (V24) flushed catheter and there was no resistance or blockage noted. (R5) has output, which is at 200 milliliters, urine does not have any blood clots, or any abnormality to color. Catheter bag was placed below waist height and secured. From 9/26/24 through 10/2/24 no evidence of further documentation regarding catheter monitoring was noted. R5's ED (Emergency Department) Note, dated 10/2/24 and signed by V14/emergency room Doctor, documents HPI (History of Present Illness): (R5) is an [AGE] year-old male comes in for further evaluation. (R5) was brought in by ambulance. (R5) was little obtunded is complaining of abdominal pain. (V22/R5's POA (Power of Attorney) saw (R5) yesterday at the (local nursing home) and felt (R5) was a little bit more out of it and a lot more lethargic. This same note documents, Abdomen: Abdomen is distended, tender in suprapubic region. Genitals: (R5) has an indwelling catheter that was noted to be twisted and when it was untwisted no drainage was coming from it. (R5) has significant erythema/yeast dermatitis in the groin and inguinal area. Once it was discovered the indwelling catheter was twisted, it was untwisted and nothing drained. Thick mucus/exudate was drained some, bladder scan showed greater than 1200 cc/cubic centimeters in bladder, a large CBI (Continuous Bladder Irrigation) catheter was placed and finally the bladder started to drain thick exudate. Concern for Sepsis: Yes, Source of infection: Sepsis Infection Source: Urinary, Sepsis/severe/septic shock. On 10/28/24 at 10:10 AM R5 was lying in his bed with his catheter drainage bag secured to the side of R5's trashcan. No kinks were noted in R5's catheter tubing. R5 was unable to recall going to the hospital. On 10/30/24 at 1:15 PM V12/LPN stated, I worked with (R5) four or five days prior to (R5) being sent to the hospital. (R5) was complaining of some discomfort with his catheter. When I went to observe (R5's) indwelling catheter, the catheter and the tubing was kinked. As soon as I untwisted the catheter, urine started flowing back into the drainage bag. V12/LPN stated she does not assess or monitor a resident's catheter when she works. V12 stated, I sign out the order for catheter care, but the CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) are supposed to perform catheter care, so I assume they are. I don't monitor catheters or chart on them unless an issue is reported to me. On 10/31/24 at 11:35 AM V6/LPN stated, We (the licensed nurses) do not do catheter care or monitor resident's catheter every shift. The CNAs are supposed to do that, and I assume they do. We do not chart on clarity or color or patency of the catheter as I do not check them unless an issue is reported to me by a CNA. V6 also stated that R5 had a physician order for catheter care every shift, but the nurses do not perform the catheter care, they just mark it off as complete assuming the CNAs are doing it. On 10/31/24 at 12:10 PM V21/CNA stated, I took care of (R5) on 10/1/24. (R5) wasn't acting right or himself so I went and told (V19/LPN) that (R5) wasn't acting right, was having diarrhea, and had the hiccups. I did not pay attention to (R5's) catheter whether it was twisted or not. On 10/31/24 at 12:15 PM V18/CNA stated, On 10/1/24 (V22/R5's Power of Attorney/POA) requested for us to clean (R5) up due to (R5) having diarrhea. (V22) stated (R5) was lying in diarrhea and was not acting himself. When I went and changed (R5) I noticed (R5) had some thick reddish drainage in (R5's) catheter bag. It was also not normal for (R5) to lay around like he was, (R5) is usually up moving around the building. I reported the thick reddish colored urine to (V19/LPN) and let her know (R5) was having diarrhea as well and not acting right. On 10/31/24 at 11:40 AM V19/LPN stated, I worked with (R5) a few shifts prior to (R5) being sent to the Hospital. On 9/30/24 and 10/1/24 (R5) did not leave his room which is not normal for him. Staff reported to me that (R5) was barely eating or drinking anything and wasn't having a lot of output. (R5) did have some episodes of diarrhea and hiccups both days I worked so I just monitored him. I did not do an assessment on (R5) or observe (R5's) indwelling catheter. V19/LPN also stated, We (the nurses) never perform catheter care on any resident, and I do not monitor catheter tubing or catheters to see if it is free of kinks or draining appropriately. The only time I will look at anyone's catheter is if they have a complaint something hurts. I did not assess (R5's) catheter bag or drainage tubing when staff reported to me on 10/1/24 that (R5) was not acting right. (V12/LPN) had been reporting something was a little off with (R5) prior to 10/1/24 and (R5) had issues with his catheter being kinked, but the only thing I reported to (V26/R5's Primary Physician) on 10/1/24 was (R5) had been having diarrhea and hiccups for the past few days. On 10/31/24 at 8:13 AM V14/emergency room Doctor stated that when R5 arrived in the Emergency Room, R5 was lethargic and R5's abdomen was distended. Upon assessment of R5, R5's catheter tubing was severely twisted into a pretzel and dirty. R5's indwelling catheter was unable to be flushed. V14 stated, When I was finally able to remove (R5's) indwelling catheter, thick pus was coming out. (R5's) bladder scan showed more than 1200 cc/cubic centimeters of urine in (R5's) bladder. (R5's) bladder couldn't drain because of how much pus was in his abdomen which caused (R5's) kidneys to shut down and (R5) had to be admitted to Intensive Care Unit. The urine was thick and foul smelling after we did a bladder irrigation for (R5). On 10/31/24 at 9:40 AM V22/R5's POA (Power of Attorney) stated, The day before (R5) was sent to the emergency room (R5) was not acting right when I was visiting him. (R5) was laying in diarrhea when I arrived at the facility and (R5's) pants were pulled halfway down. (R5's) diarrhea was dried as if no one had even checked on him. (R5) was not acting right and was very out of it. I reported it to his nurse (not aware of her name) and told them my concerns. The nurse stated she would do an assessment and have the CNA clean him up. When a CNA finally came in to clean (R5) up and I ended up leaving for the day. I had not heard anything from the facility regarding (R5's) condition so I went in the next day to check on (R5). (R5) was lethargic, laying there motionless, and in the same position he was in from the day before. (R5) was very sick. (R5) has dementia and cannot take care of himself. The staff think (R5) can, but he can't. (R5) needs to be monitored and provided with assistance more frequently. On 10/31/24 at 10:55AM V2/Assistant Director of Nursing stated she is not aware of the nurses documenting on catheter color/clarity or the catheter tubing being patent each shift on (R5). V2 stated, I know some of the staff think that (R5) can empty his own urinary draining bag or take care of his own catheter, but (R5) cannot. (R5) has Dementia and his indwelling catheter should be monitored at least every shift to ensure no kinks are in (R5's) indwelling catheter and that its draining normal without signs of infection. There is a lot of training that needs to happen. On 10/31/24 at 11:03 AM V4/Interim Director of Nursing stated the nurses should be documenting on indwelling catheters at least daily. V4 stated, The nurses should be monitoring the resident's indwelling catheter tubing, documenting on color/clarity, and if any sediment is noted in an indwelling catheter draining bag or tubing. They should also be ensuring the catheter tubing is patent and draining urine freely. I know they are not doing that now. We (the facility) have a lot of new nurses and I believe it's caused by lack of training that we are working on now. On 10/31/24 at 6:36 PM V23/Agency LPN stated, When I arrived on my shift on 10/2/24, I received report that (R5) had been having diarrhea, hiccupping, and belching for at least the past two days and that (R5) was not acting like himself. When I assessed (R5) you could see (R5's) abdomen was clearly distended. I did not check (R5's) catheter tubing or urinary drainage during that time, I just sent him out to the Emergency Room.
Sept 2024 1 deficiency 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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

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 all facility door alarms sounded loud enough fo...

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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 all facility door alarms sounded loud enough for immediate staff response, immediately search the premises for a resident once a door alarm was heard sounding and provide adequate supervision to a cognitively impaired resident with a history of exit seeking for one of three residents (R1) reviewed for elopement risk in the sample of five. These failures resulted in R1, a severely cognitively impaired resident with the diagnosis of Dementia, exiting the facility without staff knowledge or supervision on 9-10-24, walking over 1635 feet down a hill, falling by a tree that was located approximately 25 feet from a main street, causing R1 to sustain two fractures to the end of the forearm (at the wrist), excruciating pain, abrasions to the chin and right arm, and hospitalization for treatment. Findings include: These failures resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy. While the immediacy was removed on 9-19-24, the facility remains out of compliance at a severity Level II as additional time is needed to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of their removal plan and Quality Assurance monitoring. The facility's Elopements and Wandering Residents policy dated 5-6-24 documents, Policy: The facility ensures that resident who exhibit wandering behavior and/or are at risk for elopement receive adequate supervision to prevent accidents and receive care in accordance with their person-centered plan of care addressing the unique factors contributing to wandering and elopement risk. Definition: Elopement occurs when a resident leaves the premises or a safe area without authorization and/or any necessary supervision to do so. Policy explanation and compliance guidelines: 1. The facility is equipped with door locks/alarms to help avoid elopements. 2. Alarms are not a replacement for necessary supervision. Staff are to be vigilant in responding to alarms in a timely manner. 3. The facility shall establish and utilize a systematic approach to monitoring and managing residents at risk for elopement or unsafe wandering, including identification and assessment of risk, evaluation and analysis of hazards and risk, implementing interventions to reduce hazards and risk, and monitoring of effectiveness and modifying interventions when necessary. 4. Monitoring and managing residents at risk for elopement or unsafe wandering. a. Residents will be assessed for risk of elopement and unsafe wandering upon admission and throughout their stay by the interdisciplinary team. b. The interdisciplinary team will evaluate the unique factors to contributing the risk in order to develop a person-centered care plan. c. Interventions to increase staff awareness of the resident's risk, modify the residents' behavior, or to minimize risks associated with hazards will be added to the resident's care plan and communicated to appropriate staff. d. Adequate supervision will be provided to help prevent accidents or elopements. e. The effectiveness of interventions will be evaluated, and changes will be made as needed. Any changes or new interventions will be communicated to relevant staff. R1's admission Record documents R1 is a [AGE] year-old that was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the diagnoses of Parkinsonism, Dementia, Neurocognitive Disorder with Lewy Bodies, Altered Mental Status, Depression, Muscle Weakness Unsteadiness on Feet, Lack of Coordination, Hallucinations, and a History of Falling. R1's current Order Summary Report documents, Order date 1-31-24: (electronic monitoring bracelet) check for function and placement daily. R1's current Care Plan documents, Focus 2-2-24: I (R1) wander with no rational purpose, seemingly oblivious to my needs or safety throughout the healthcare center. Goal: I will wander safely within the facility by next review. Interventions: I wear an (electronic monitoring bracelet) to my left wrist. Please check it works routinely to ensure my safety. I am at risk for falling due to lack of coordination, limited mobility, forgetting my limits, the diagnosis of Parkinsonism, and due to psychotropic medication use. R1's Fall assessment dated [DATE] documents R1 was at a high risk for falls. R1's MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment dated [DATE] documents R1 is severely cognitively impaired. R1's Elopement Risk assessment dated [DATE] documents R1 was a high risk for elopement, was fully ambulatory, wanders aimlessly, and has two or more diseases (Dementia, any type of mental illness). R1's Social Service Note dated 2-2-24 at 1:26 PM and signed by V10 (Social Services) documents, (R1) admits for long term care. (R1) did reside with (V6/R1's Family member) but due to (R1's) progression of Dementia, (V6) is unable to care for (R1) at home safely. (R1) at times is able to answer conversations appropriately (and) other times seems to not understand or articulate answer that goes with conversation at hand. (R1) is in the memory unit. (R1) also has displayed exit seeking behaviors generally toward afternoon and nights. (R1) does have an (electronic monitoring device bracelet) for safety measures as (R1) is new to her environment and does have episodes of active wandering and exit seeking behavior. R1's Local Police Department Incident #24-EUREKA-03436 dated 9-10-24 at 4:55 PM and signed by V3 (Local Police Officer) documents, On 9-10-24 at approximately 4:55 PM, I (V3) was on routine patrol around the (facility campus) and I was flagged down by (V4/Chief Executive Officer Assisted Living) in regard to a missing resident (R1). I advised (V4) that I was not notified of any missing person and advised that I was just driving through, but that I would help locate (R1). (V4) advised (R1) has been reported missing from the memory care facility within (the facility) about 15 minutes prior to (V4) flagging me down. Several staff members were on foot looking for the missing female. While searching the area, (V1/Administrator) flagged me down and advised that the missing resident (R1) had been located in the front of the building. I was advised that (R1) was walking and fell down the steep hill and has several injuries. It appeared that (R1) had a broken left wrist, a laceration on her right elbow, a laceration on her chin, had bit her tongue which was causing her mouth to bleed, and was complaining of back pain. It should be noted that (R1) told nearby staff that she was trying to escape from the building on purpose. (R1) said she was waiting on everyone to leave for the day, and she was planning her escape out the doors, which (R1) was successful at and had been missing for about 15 minutes before it was noticed that (R1) was gone from the facility. R1's Health Status Note dated 9-10-24 at 5:09 PM and signed by V5 (Agency LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse) documents, (R1) noted outside in front of facility laying on her backside. Upon assessment (R1) has a swollen left wrist and an abrasion to her chin area. (R1) c/o (complains of) pain and states she is unable to stand with assistance. When asked what occurred prior to fall (R1) states that she was on her way to her appointment, when she lost her balance and fell, landing on her back. AMT (Advanced Medical Transport) contacted for transportation to ER (Emergency Room). (V6/R1's Family Member) also notified of (R1's) fall and elopement. Staff waiting along with (R1) until AMT is here for transport. Will continue to monitor. R1's Health Status Note dated 9-10-24 at 5:22 PM and signed by V5 (Agency LPN) documents, AMT present to transport (R1) to (local hospital) for evaluation and possible treatment. All appropriate parties notified. Bed hold sent with (R1). Will continue to monitor. R1's Health Status Note dated 9-10-24 at 5:55 PM and signed by V8 (LPN) documents (V8) was reported that elopement of (R1) outside of the parking lot. (V8) went to observe (R1) laying on the ground. (R1) was on her back side with open areas on her elbow and knee. (V8) also noticed that (R1's) left wrist was swollen. EMT (Emergency Medical Transport) were called and (V6/R1's Family Member) and (V7/R1's Physician) notified. (V8) went to check doors to see how (R1) escaped. (V8) noticed that hall six fire exit door alarm was going off. (V8) came back upstairs and noted that no sound of alarm or light (was) going off at the nurse's station. (V8) notified staff to call maintenance man to come assess the alarm system. R1's Emergency Department Note dated 9-11-24 documents, Chief Complaint: (R1) left the (facility) and was found lying down after rolling down/sliding down a hill. EMS (Emergency Medical Service) reports deformity to the left wrist. (R1) complained a 10/10 pain and EMS provided 50 mcg (micrograms) of Fentanyl, four mg (milligrams) of Zofran, and splint the left wrist. (R1) has dementia. (R1) states she was going out to get her car when she began to stumble and slid down a hill and hit a tree. Has pain in her left wrist but denies further pain. Abrasion to midline chin noted. Clinical Impressions: Closed fracture of distal end of left ulna and left radius (end of forearm bones at the wrist). R1's X Ray Report of the Left Wrist dated 9-11-24 documents, Impression: Acute distal forearm fractures with associated soft tissue swelling. R1's Health Status Note dated 9-11-24 at 4:35 AM and signed by V9 (LPN) documents, (R1) arrived back to facility at approximately 3:30 this am via transport from (V6). (R1) has an ulnar (forearm) fracture as well as a radial (wrist) fracture. (R1) also has an abrasion of the face. (R1) has a referral made with (Orthopedics). (V6) will keep us updated on exact date of appointment. (R1) currently in room in bed resting. On 9-13-24 at 2:00 PM V23 (Maintenance Director) used a measuring wheel to measure and determine the distance from the door of where R1 exited the building on 9-10-24 to where R1 was found lying on the ground by the tree. There were two routes R1 could have taken. V23 measured both routes with one route measuring 1635 feet from the exit door to the right, through the parking lot, and down a hill to the tree. The other route measured 2475 feet from the exit door to the left and around the building to the bottom of the tree. The tree where R1 was located was approximately 25 feet from the main street in (City facility is located). On 9-13-24 at 3:15 PM R1 was lying in bed at a local hospital. R1 had a four-centimeter scabbed abrasion to the chin, seven-centimeter-long dark purple bruise to the right elbow, and a few small abrasions to the right lower arm. R1's left forearm was in a removable casting splint. R1 was confused to time and place. On 9-13-24 at 6:15 AM V1 (Administrator) stated, On 9-10-24 around 4:47 PM, (V11/Housekeeping Supervisor) heard an (electronic monitoring device) alarm going off at the north door of the basement level. (V11) was trying to shut the alarm off and could not get the alarm to shut off. (V11) grabbed me to help. We initially looked around outside and did not see any residents. (V22/Human Resource Director) called a 'code yellow' over the intercom and we did a head count in the facility and noticed (R1) was missing. (V11) and I went outside and searched the entire perimeter of the facility. Other staff helped look for (R1) and (V12/CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant) found (R1) down by the road, on the ground by a tree. It appeared (R1) had fractures her wrist and was sent to the emergency room. After the incident I watched the cameras and saw (R1) go to the elevator and go downstairs at approximately 4:20 PM. I saw (R1) go down the hallway and around to the back. There are no cameras in the back hallway to see what (R1) did after that. Since the (electronic monitoring device) alarm was sounding we determined (R1) had exited out of the north door. That door has a delayed egress of 15 seconds but there is no alarm hooked up to sound when the door opens except for the (electronic monitoring device) alarm. On 9-13-24 at 6:30 AM V14 (CNA) stated, (R1) says frequently that she wants to go home. (R1) forgets her walker and we must remind her to use it. On 9-13-24 at 6:40 AM V18 (CNA) stated, (R1) is not safe to go outside unattended and forgets to use her walker. On 9-13-24 at 8:00 AM V20 (Activity Director) stated, (R1) tries to exit seek and gets confused. (R1) goes to the lobby doors and tries to go out. On 9-13-24 at 8:10 AM V11 (Housekeeping Director) stated, I heard an alarm that sounded muted like a phone alarm going off (on 9-10-24). It was around 4:45 PM. I had to look around to find where the alarm was sounding off. I found the north basement door (electronic monitoring device) alarm sounding at the north door in the basement. (R5) was standing down by the door, so I thought (R5) had sounded the alarm. I tried to shut the alarm off and could not get the alarm to shut off. I found (V1) and had (V1) go down with me to try to shut the alarm off. In the meantime, two CNAs (V12 and V21) came down and were looking for (R1) to give (R1) a shower. (V1) then said maybe (R1) had set off the alarm. (V1) and I went outside to look for (R1) and a 'code yellow' was sounded over the intercom. (V1) and I searched the entire perimeter and could not find (R1). A little while longer (V12) found (R1) on the ground, down the bottom of a hill, by a tree, that was by the road. (R1) had walked a long way without her walker and had fallen. (R1) had to be sent to the emergency room. The tree is close to the road. On 9-13-24 at 10:00 AM V12 (CNA) stated, I was working on 9-10-24 from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Sometime before supper (V21) was looking for (R1) to give (R1) a shower and could not locate her. Me and (V21) searched all the hallways and resident rooms and could not find (R1). We went downstairs and looked for (R1) and could not find her. That is when I found (V11) by the back door. I got (V13/MDS/Minimum Data Set Coordinator) to help look for (R1). I have been a CNA for a long time and thought I needed to search by the road first. I found (R1) down a hill, lying by a tree on her back with her left leg crossed over her right leg. (R1) had blood on her chin, had bit her tongue, had abrasions to her arms, and her left wrist looked deformed. I got help from (V1 and V13) and 911 was called. On 9-13-24 at 10:20 AM V13 (MDS Coordinator) stated, On 9-10-24 (V12) asked for my help to find (R1). I went outside to help find (R1). (R1) was found lying on her back by a tree and her left wrist was swollen. (R1) was sent to the emergency room and had a broken wrist. Earlier that day (R1) had asked for a code to try to leave through the front door. (R1) was always saying she wanted to go home. (R1) came to this facility for more security because she had eloped from another facility prior to her admission here. (R1) is not safe to be outside unattended by staff. On 9-14-24 at 10:10 AM V6 (R1's Family Member) stated, I was called on 9-10-24 and was told (R1) was being sent to the hospital because she had got out of the building and had fell. (R1) had broken her wrist in two places and had abrasions on her legs, arms, and chin. I had put (R1) in the nursing home because (R1) needed more supervision and her dementia was worsening. I put (R1) in a nursing home and (R1) had got outside of that nursing home unattended, so that nursing home decided (R1) needed more supervision. So, back in January (R1) was transferred to this facility. (R1) cannot be outside without supervision. (R1) does not even know where she is at or what town she is in. The Immediate Jeopardy started on 9-10-24 at 4:20 PM when R1 left the facility without knowledge or supervision of staff and eloped over 1635 feet down a hill, falling by a tree that was located approximately 25 feet from a main street, causing R1 to sustain two fractures to the end of the forearm (at the wrist), excruciating pain, abrasions to the chin and right arm, and hospitalization for treatment. On 9-17-24 at 9:45 AM, V1 (Administrator) was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy. On 9-19-24 this surveyor confirmed through observation, interview, and record review that the facility took the following actions to remove the Immediate Jeopardy: 1. On 9/10/2024 and 9/12/2024 V1 (Administrator) in-serviced all staff in the facility regarding policies and procedures on elopement and wandering residents, prompt response to door alarms, utilization of facility protocol internal alert code alerts code yellow for elopement wandering residents, head count, and notifications. All staff not in the facility were in-serviced prior to their next scheduled shift. 2. On 9/12/2024 V24 (Social Service Director/SSD) and V13 (MDS Coordinator) conducted an audit to ensure all current residents at high risk for wandering and elopement had a care plan in place and interventions in place to ensure their safety. 3. On 9/12/2024 V1 and V25 (Vice President of Clinical Services) ensured the communication book was updated with all residents at high risk of wandering. 4. On 9/11/2024 V25 completed new elopement assessments for all residents. 5. V23 is continuing audits of door function daily for six weeks. 6. V1 is continuing to audit the communication book daily for 6 weeks to ensure the elopement procedure is fully implemented. 7. On 9/11/2024 V25 provided in-service to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) regarding assessing all residents quarterly who wander/exit seek and with any changes in behavior. IDT continues to review the 24/72-hour notes to assess for changes in behavior and possible completion of a current wandering risk assessment. 8. On 9/10/2024 V6 (R1's Family Member) and V7 (R1's Physician) were notified of R1's elopement with injuries and an order was given to send R1 to the emergency department for evaluation and treatment. 9. On 9/19/2024 at 11:45 AM a tour was done, and all exit doors were checked for enunciators. The front entrance door and the basement service doors were not alarmed with an enunciator as stated by the abatement plan. V1 revised the abatement plan to include applying an enunciator to the basement service doors on 9/19/24 by V26 (Corporate [NAME] President of Plant Operations) and assuring the front entrance door was double alarmed. On 9/19/24 at 1:46 PM the basement service door was alarmed with an enunciator and the front entrance door was double alarmed. Abatement completion date: 9-19-24
Sept 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

Free from Abuse/Neglect (Tag F0600)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to protect a resident (R5) from physical abuse from anoth...

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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 protect a resident (R5) from physical abuse from another resident (R4). This failure affects two of three residents (R4 and R5) reviewed for abuse in the sample of six. Findings include: The facility's Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation policy dated 12-5-22 documents, Policy: Each resident has to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property and exploitation. Residents must not be subject to abuse by anyone, including, but not limited to, facility staff, other residents, consultants, contractors, volunteers, or staff of other agencies, family members, legal guardians, friends, or other individuals. Physical abuse includes, but not limited to hitting, slapping, pinching, and kicking. R4's MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment dated [DATE] documents R4 is cognitively intact. R5's MDS assessment dated [DATE] documents R5 is severely cognitively impaired. The facility's Final State Report dated 8-22-24 and signed by V6 (Administrator) documents, CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant (V10) notified abuse coordinator about (R4) hitting (R5). (V10) immediately removed (R5) from the area. (R5) has three small scratches on left side of face. Allegation of abuse substantiated. V3's (Local Police Officer's) Incident Report #24-EURK-03129 dated 8/21/2024 documents, I (V3) made contact with (the facility) Administrator (V6) in regard to (R4) that had struck another resident (R5) in the face approximately three times with her hand on 08/17/2024 at approximately 11:30 hours. V6 stated that another employee (V10/CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant) had checked on (R5) on said date and time because (R5's) door was shut. According to (V10's) statement (V10) checked on (R5) and asked him why his door was shut. (R5) informed (V10) that (R4), who lives across the hall, entered his (R5's) room, yelled at (R5). and smacked (R5) in the face approximately five times. (V10) also states that (R5's) face was red and he did have two fresh scratches on his face with blood. According to (V10), (R4) functions normal and is aware of the actions she takes. (V10) stated she reviewed the hallway video and observed (R4) walk into (R5's) room then walk back to (R4's) room approximately thirty seconds later, during the time of the incident. V10's statement dated 8-17-24 documents, I (V10) went to get (R5) up for lunch. When I got to (R5's) room, I noticed his door was shut. (R5) replied that the lady (R4) across from him came to (V5's) room and yelled at him and smacked (V5) five times in the face and told (V5) to shut up and then shut his door. (R5's) face was red and (R5) did have two fresh scratches on his face with blood. R5's statement dated 8-17-24 documents, I was sleeping in my bed and a lady (R4) across the hall came in. I forget what (R4) said but she said quite a bit. (R4) hit me three times. I told (R4) to stop. R4's statement dated 8-19-24 documents, (R4) stated, I know exactly who you are talking about, and I am not going to admit or deny that anything happened. It is his (R5's) word against mine. I have put up with his (R5's) yelling for a very long time and it is not right that I have to listen to (R5) every day and every night. I have lived here for 12 years, and I cannot stand it no longer. That is all I have to say about that. You can leave now. R5's Progress Notes dated 8-17-24 and signed by V5 (RN/Registered Nurse) document, Skin note: Two 0.5 cm (centimeter) abrasions to left jawline. On 8-30-24 at 9:40 AM, R4 was sitting in a recliner in her room. R4 refused to talk to this surveyor about the incident regarding her and (R5). R4 stated, I am not saying nothing. I was tired of (R5) screaming so I took care of it. On 8-30-24 at 11:00 AM, R5 was sitting in a recliner in his room. R5 had a 0.5 cm round scab to his left jaw. R5 stated, A few weeks ago, I was lying in bed and (R4) came in my room and hit me in the face three times. I got a couple scratches from her fingernails. On 8-30-24 at 11:10 AM, V10 stated, On 8-17-24 right before lunch I noticed (R5's) door was shut which is not normal. I went into (R5's) room and (R5) told me (R4) had just slapped him five times. (R5's) left cheek was red and had two scratch marks where it looked like (R4) had got (R5) with her fingernails. I immediately got the nurse (V5/RN/Registered Nurse) to clean the blood off (R5's) face. On 8-30-24 at 11:20 AM, V6 (Administrator) stated, I was the administrator when (R4) hit (R5) in the face. I watched the cameras and saw (R4) go into (R5's) room at the time when (R5) reported that (R4) hit him in the face three times.
Aug 2024 18 deficiencies 2 Harm
SERIOUS (G) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

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 Observation, Interview and Record Review, the facility failed protect a resident from staff-to-resident verbal and ment...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on Observation, Interview and Record Review, the facility failed protect a resident from staff-to-resident verbal and mental abuse for one of three residents (R315) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 39. This failure resulted in R315 experiencing extreme fear and mental anguish. Findings include: The facility's Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Policy, dated 12/5/2022 documents Policy: Each resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property and exploitation. This includes but is not limited to freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion and any physical or chemical restraint not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms. Residents must not be subject to abuse by anyone, including but not limited to facility staff, other residents, consultants, contractors, volunteers, or staff of other agencies serving the resident, family members, legal guardians, friend, or other individuals. Definitions: 2. Abuse means the willful infliction injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain or mental anguish, Abuse also includes the deprivation by an individual, including a caretaker, of goods or services that are necessary to attain or maintain physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing. Instances of abuse of all residents, irrespective of any mental or physical condition, cause physical harm, pain, or mental anguish. It includes verbal abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and mental abuse including abuse facilitated or enabled through the use of technology. Willful means the individual acted deliberately, not that the individual must have intended to inflict injury or harm. 3. Verbal Abuse means the use of oral, written, or gestured language that willfully includes disparaging and derogatory terms to resident or their families, or within their hearing distance regardless of their age, ability to comprehend, or disability. 6. Mental abuse also includes abuse that is facilitated or caused by nursing home staff or using photographs or recording in any manner that would demean or humiliate a resident(s). R315's admission Record documents R315 is an [AGE] year-old female who admitted to the facility on [DATE]. This same form documents R315 has the following diagnoses: Dementia without behavioral disturbance, Major Depressive Disorder, Hypothyroidism, Type Two Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease. R315's BIMS (Brief Interview of Mental Status), dated 7/24/24, documents R315 has moderately impaired cognition. R315's State Final Report, dated 7/28/24, documents Conducted an interview on 7/28/24 at approximately 1:35 AM with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2 (identified as V10/CNA), who witnessed CNA 1 (identified as V17/Agency CNA) shoving her phone in (R315's) face and telling her to call the jail to come get her. (V10) intervened and (V17) then walked back to the nurse's station, while (V10) tried comforting resident. Conducted an interview on 7/28/24 at approximately 1:45 AM, with CNA 3 (identified as V8/CNA) and she stated (V17) was screaming and walking up to (R315) aggressive and yelling at (R315) and just very aggressive. (V8) walked over to resident sitting in her wheelchair and offered water, as (V17) walked away. This same Final Report documents allegations against (V17) are substantiated based on two CNA witnesses (V8 and V10). (V17) worked for an outside agency. Agency is aware and that (V17) will not be allowed to return to work at this facility. On 7/30/24 at 9:45 AM R315 was lying in her bed and was dressed appropriately. A large purplish/black bruise was observed to R315's posterior right wrist. R315 looked terrified and tearfully stated, I am afraid of some of the staff here. I was screamed at and threatened multiple times the other night and I was scared. I am not sure who the person was. They told me I was going to go to jail. I don't feel safe. On 7/30/24 at 1:40 PM V10/CNA stated, On 7/28/24 around 12:30 AM (R315) started screaming help me from her room. (V8/CNA) and I went to (R315's room) to see what was going on. When we entered her room (R315's) voice was hoarse and she was saying I can't breathe. I took her vital signs, and they were within normal limits. (V8) and I went to the nurse and reported that (R315) stated she couldn't breathe. (V8), (V17/Agency CNA), and I were all by the nurse's station when we heard (R315) keep screaming from her room. (V17) then said, Oh no we aren't doing this tonight. (V17) then starting aggressively walking towards (R315's) room. (V8) and I started walking towards (R315's) room and beat (V17) to (R315). (V8) and I were trying to calm (R315) down from yelling, but she was agitated. (V8) and I decided to give (R315) some space in the lobby area and started walking down a different hallway to provide care to other residents. (V17) was near the nurse's station at that time charting. (V8) and I then could hear (R315) start screaming again. (V8) and I saw (V17) walk over to (R315) and she started screaming in (R315's) face telling her to shut up, you're nothing but a nuisance, and that she needed to sit down. When (V17) started yelling at (R315), (R315) looked scared, started screaming louder, and was crying. (R315) went over to the couch in the lobby area and sat down. As I started walking down the hallway, I heard what sounded like a slap. I immediately went back to the lobby area and asked what happened. (R315) was screaming help me I want to leave at that time. (V17) stated as she was walking towards (R315) when she tripped over the couch and the couch moved. (V17) stated the sound I heard was from the couch sliding. During this time (R315) was still screaming for help. (V17) then aggressively went over to (R315) pulled out her cellphone and dialed 911 on the screen. (V17) then shoved the cell phone in (R315's) face and said Call the cops because you are going to jail. The jail is right down the street and that is where you are going for acting like this. Come on call them. (R315) was really screaming and crying then. I then intervened and told (V17) she could not act like that to a resident and notified (V18/Agency Licensed Practical Nurse) of (V17's) behavior. On 7/31/24 at 9:55 AM V8/CNA stated, I witnessed (V17/Agency CNA) be verbally and mentally abusive to (R315). (R315) was walking down the hallway screaming in the middle of the night. (V17) was at the desk and said something like we are not doing this tonight. (V10) and I tried to comfort (R315) but she was agitated. We left (R315) in the lobby area to calm down and give her space. (V17) was at the nurse's station charting during this time. When I was walking down a different hallway with (V10) I heard (R315) start yelling again asking for help and screaming she wanted to leave. I then heard and saw (R315) walk over towards (R315) and started screaming at her and pointing fingers in her face. (V17) was screaming You are being a nuisance, I told you we aren't doing this tonight, you do this every night I work, and I am done. I couldn't hear everything (V17) was saying because (R315) was screaming and crying. I then witnessed (V17) pull out her cellphone, dial 911, and shove it in (R315's) face telling (R135) to call the cops because she was going to send her (R315) to jail and kept screaming in (R315's) face that the jail was right down the street and that's where she (R315) is going to live. I was scared of (V17's) behavior and scared for (R315). (R315) was very scared and crying. (V10) and I walked up to (R315) to comfort her. (V10) told (V17) to stop and (V17) walked way. I reported it to (V18/Agency Licensed Practical Nurse) with (V10) and was told by (V18/Agency Licensed Practical Nurse) to call (V1/Administrator in Training) so I did. On 7/31/24 at 2:45 PM V1/Administrator in Training stated, (V8/CNA) and (V10/CNA) called and reported to me alleged verbal and mental abuse from (V17/Agency CNA) to (R315). (V8) and (V10) both stated they witnessed the abuse. (V17) will not be allowed to come back to work here. I have not spoken with (R315) yet regarding the incident and wasn't aware that she stated she was scared. We don't have a Social Service Director, so no one has been able to provide psychosocial support for her after the alleged incident on 7/28/24. V1/Administrator in Training also verified that she had no record of Abuse Training for (V17) from the facility. V1 stated she has a binder at the nurse's desk that the agency staff reads and signs off on but verified that the abuse policy was not in the binder.
SERIOUS (G)

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Deficiency F0760 (Tag F0760)

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 monitor blood sugar glucose levels and administer phys...

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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 monitor blood sugar glucose levels and administer physician ordered sliding scale insulin timely, hold subsequent doses of insulin after a medication error, ensure a physician prescribed medication for Parkinson's (Sinemet) was dose adjusted and reordered to prevent withdrawal of therapeutic medication levels and complete medication error reports after errors were identified for two of five residents (R5, R52) reviewed for medications in the sample of 39. This failure resulted in R5 eating breakfast without scheduled insulin, suffering fatigue, drowsiness, confusion, and an elevated blood sugar level of 487 and resulted in R52 not receiving Sinemet for 25 days, resulting in increased tiredness, unsteady gait, increased tremors and decreasing the therapeutic blood level of R52's Sinemet from the prescribed dosage increase plan. Finding include: The Facility Medication Administration Policy, dated [DATE], documents Medications administered by licensed nurses, or other staff who are legally authorized to do so in this state, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with professional standards of practice, in a manner to prevent contamination or infection. This policy also documents for medication administration Administer within 60 minutes prior or after scheduled time unless otherwise ordered by physician. The Facility Medication Error Policy, dated [DATE], documents It is the policy of this facility to provide protections for the health, welfare, and rights of each resident by ensuring residents care and services safely in an environment free of significant medication errors. Medication Error means the observed or identified preparation or administration of medications or biologicals which is not in accordance with the prescriber's order; manufacturer's specifications (not recommendations) regarding the preparation and administration of the medication or biological; or accepted professional standards and principals which apply to professionals providing services. Significant medication error means one which causes the resident discomfort or jeopardizes his/her health and safety. This policy also documents The facility must ensure that it is free of medication error rates of five percent or greater as well as significant medication error events. The facility will consider factors indicating errors in medication administration, including, but not limited to, the following: a. Medication administered not in accordance with the prescriber's order. Examples include but not limited to incorrect dose, route of administration, dosage form, time of administration, medication omission, and incorrect medication. This policy also documents If a medication error occurs, the following procedure will be initiated. The nurse assesses and examines the resident's condition and notifies the physician or health care practitioner as soon as possible. Monitor and document the resident's condition, including response to medical treatment or nursing interventions. Document actions taken in the medical record. Once the resident is stable, the nurse reports the incident to the appropriate supervisor and completes the incident or occurrence report. The Facility Timely Administration of Insulin Policy Dated [DATE] documents It is the policy of this facility to provide timely administration of insulin in order to meet the needs of each resident and to prevent adverse effects on a resident's condition. This same policy documents All insulin will be administered in accordance with physician's orders. Insulin administration will be coordinated with mealtimes and bedtime snacks unless otherwise specified in the physician order. The facility's Medication Reordering Policy, dated [DATE], documents, Policy: It is the policy of this facility to accurately and safely provide or obtain pharmaceutical services including the provision of routine and emergency medications and biologicals in a timely manner to meet the needs of each resident. Definitions: Acquiring medication is the process by which the facility requests and obtains a medication. Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: 1. Acquisition of medications should be completed in a timely manner to ensure medications are administered in a timely manner. 3. Each time a nurse is administering medications and observes (6) or less doses left of one kind, that nurse will reorder the medication, time permitting. 1. R5's current Medication Administration Record (MAR), dated [DATE]-[DATE], documents R5 has an order for blood glucose monitoring followed by a sliding scale Insulin Aspart Injection Solution 100 units/milliliter. Inject as per sliding scale: if 110 - 140 = 5; 141 - 169 = 6; 170 - 199 = 7; 200 - 229 = 8; 230 - 259 = 9; 260 - 289 = 10; 290 - 319 = 11; 320 - 349 = 12; 350 - 399 = 13 call provider for above 400, subcutaneously before meals related to Type Two Diabetes Mellitus. This (MAR) documents administration times are 7:30 AM, 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM, before meals. R5's current Care Plan, dated 8/2024, documents (R5) has Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes medication as ordered by doctor. Monitor/document for side effects and effectiveness. Fasting Serum Blood Sugar as ordered by doctor. Monitor/document/report as needed any signs or symptoms of hyperglycemia: increased thirst and appetite, frequent urination, weight loss, fatigue, dry skin, poor wound healing, muscle cramps, abdominal pain, Kussmaul (abnormal rapid breathing) breathing, acetone breath (smells fruity), stupor, coma. On [DATE] at 10:30 AM, R5 was sitting in his room in a wheelchair. R5 appeared to be tired and had difficulty keeping his eyes open when spoken to. R5 did not give verbal response when questioned and required assistance with taking morning medications. At this time V14 (Registered Nurse) confirmed that R5 did not have a 7:30 AM blood glucose check or insulin and that R5 has already eaten breakfast. V14 stated she is new and just hadn't got to R5 yet during her morning medication pass. At 10:40 AM, V14 checked R5's blood sugar and the result was 487. V14 then left R5 in his room and went to the nurse's station. On [DATE] at 11:28 AM, V13 (R5's Nurse Practitioner) called V14 (Registered Nurse) and gave a verbal telephone order for R5 to be given 14 units of Insulin Aspart subcutaneously and recheck blood sugar in 15 minutes. On [DATE] at 11:42 AM, V14 administered 14 units of Insulin Aspart to R5. R5's MAR dated [DATE]-[DATE] documents on [DATE] at 12:24 PM R5's blood sugar was 356 and V14 administered another 13 units of scheduled Insulin Aspart. This same MAR documents on [DATE] at 5:30 PM, R5's blood glucose level was 91 and no sliding scale Insulin Aspart was indicated to be administered. On [DATE] at 1:49 PM, V13 (R5's Nurse Practitioner) confirmed she gave a one-time order for R5's insulin on [DATE] when his blood sugar was elevated. V13 stated she was not made aware that R5 missed his 7:30 AM blood glucose monitoring and sliding scale insulin that morning. V13 stated I was not aware that (R5) had eaten without insulin. Knowing that may have changed my treatment. I would not expect the high dose of insulin to be given and then administer another large amount of insulin less than an hour later. The additional 13 units of sliding scale insulin should have been held. (R5's) blood sugar should have just been monitored at that point since the one-time dose was given so close to the next scheduled sliding scale dose. (R5) is not typically sleepy or lethargic when I see him in the facility. That was likely from eating and missing the morning insulin which resulted in his blood sugar elevating. Nurses should be letting me know all the facts. I depend on them to alert me of changes since they see the residents every day and can recognize what is and isn't normal. R5's current electronic medical record does not document a medication error report was completed for R5's insulin medication error on [DATE]. On [DATE] at 10:30 AM, V1 (Administrator in Training) stated she does not have a medication error report for R5. 2. R52's Neurology After Summary Visit, dated [DATE] and signed by V15 (R52's Neurology Nurse Practitioner), documents Read the attached information 1. Carbidopa; Levodopa Tablets 2. Parkinson's Disease. Start Sinemet 25-l00 mg (milligram) tablets. Week l: 0.5 tablet in AM, Week 2: 0.5 tablet twice a day. Week 3 and 4: 0.5mg TlD (three times a day). (The Facility) staff is to update this office weekly while titration. Will send refills if tolerating. This same Summary Visit had attached information as follows: Carbidopa; Levodopa Tablets- treats the symptoms of Parkinson disease. It works by increasing the amount of dopamine in your brain, a substance which helps manage body movements and coordination. This reduces the symptoms of Parkinson, such as body stiffness and tremors. Do not stop taking except on your care team's advice. You may develop a severe reaction. Parkinson's Disease- causes problems with movements. It makes it harder for you to walk or control your body. It is a long-term condition that gets worse over time. Symptoms of this condition can vary. The main symptoms can be seen in your movement. These include shaking or tremors that you cannot control. This happens while you are resting. Stiffness in your neck, arms, and legs. Trouble making small movements that are needed to button your clothing or brush your teeth. Losing facial expressions. Walking in a way that is not normal. You may walk with short, shuffling steps. Loss of balance when standing. You may sway, fall backward, or have trouble making turns. R52's MAR (Medication Administration Record), dated [DATE], documents no administration of Sinemet from [DATE] to [DATE] or a new physician order to give Sinemet for a total of 19 missed days. R52's Fax Sheet, dated [DATE] and signed by V15/R5's Neurology Nurse Practitioner, documents Resume Sinemet 25-100 titration as attached on this prescription. Nursing to contact once beginning of Week 4 with an update of medication (or sooner if needed). Will determine new dose adjustment after update is received. Do not allow medication to expire. R52's MAR, dated [DATE], documents no administration of Sentiment from [DATE] to [DATE] or a new physician order to give Sinemet for a total of five missed days. On [DATE] at 9:54 AM, R52 had a (electronic wandering monitor bracelet) located on her left wrist. Resident was sitting on the couch sleeping in the activity room on the memory care unit. On [DATE] at 10:11AM, R52 was sitting hunched over on the couch sleeping in the activity room on the memory care unit. R52 was non-responsive to verbal stimuli. V9 (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated, (R52) has been sleeping all day recently. That is not like (R52). When (R52) does wake up she has been shaky and has an unsteady gait. I am not sure what is going on with her. V9 confirmed that (R52's) Sinemet order had expired on [DATE]th and no new order was received from V15's (R52's Neurology Nurse Practitioner) office before it expired. On [DATE] at 1:41 PM, V16/Neurology Office Nurse stated she was unaware that R52's Sinemet order had expired and that this is not the first time (the facility) has allowed this to happen. V16 stated, (R52) came to our office in [DATE] due to the family having concerns with (R52's) gait, balance, increased tremors, and sleepiness. (V15/R52's Neurology Nurse Practitioner) wrote a new order to start Sinemet for Parkinson's Disease. (V15) wrote the order to titrate the dose over four weeks. Before the four weeks were up the facility was supposed to update us with how (R52) was tolerating the new medication and to not allow the medication prescription to expire. We (Neurology) did not receive an update and did not know the facility allowed the Sinemet order to expire. (The facility) did not call our office until [DATE] letting us know they had allowed the Sinemet order to expire and forgot to call and give us an update. (The facility) reported (R52) had not received the Sinemet since [DATE]. (The facility) reported at that time they noticed a difference when (R52) was on the Sinemet and that she was more awake, and alert and her balance was much better. (V16) wrote a new order on [DATE] to start the Sinemet titration over again and for the facility to call our office to update how (R52) is tolerating the mediation. It was instructed to call us before week four was up and to not allow the medication order to expire. (The facility) has not called us to give us an update and I was unaware (R52) has not received her Sinemet since [DATE]. (R52) could experience increased fatigue, unsteady gait, and tremors for stopping the medication once again. On [DATE] at 2:30 PM, V2 (Regional Nurse Consultant/Interim Director of Nursing) stated she was unaware that R52 has not been receiving her Sinemet or that the facility did not call to give Neurology an update and allowed the medication order to expire and that this is the second time it has happened. V2 stated, I am unsure what the nurses are supposed to do when a medication has been missed or a medication error has been made. They should have caught it before hand and called the ordering physician. I would have to look at the Medication Policy to see what the nurses should have done. No medication error report was filled out for the missed doses of Sinemet in June or [DATE]. On [DATE] at 10:30 AM, V28/R52's Primary Physician stated the facility did not notify him of needing an updated order for R52's Sinemet in June or [DATE] or that R52 had missed doses of her Sinemet. V28 stated, (R52) could experience increased tremors and excessive tiredness when stopping Sinemet. It's not good (R52) missed her doses. It doesn't cause a long-term effect, but It can cause a short-term effect for (R52).
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0578 (Tag F0578)

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 maintain accurate Advanced Directive information throughout the med...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain accurate Advanced Directive information throughout the medical record for two of twenty-two residents (R15 and R60) reviewed for Advanced Directives in the sample of 39. Findings include: 1. R15's Order Summary Report, dated [DATE], documents R15 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the following, but not limited to, diagnoses: Frontal Lobe and Executive Function Deficit Following Cerebral Infarction, Vascular Dementia, and Cardiac Murmur. This same report documents the following Physician order, Order date [DATE]: Full Code. R15's Illinois Department of Public Health Uniform Practitioner Order for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) Form, dated [DATE], documents A. No CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation): Do Not Attempt Resuscitation. B. Comfort-Focused Treatment: Primary goal is maximizing comfort through symptom management. Allow natural death. 2. R60's Order Summary Report, dated [DATE], documents R60 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the following, but not limited to, diagnoses: Malignant Neoplasm of Prostate, Atrial Fibrillation, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Malignant Neoplasm of Bladder. This same report documents the following Physician order, Order date [DATE]: Full Code. R60's Illinois Department of Public Health POLST Form, dated [DATE], documents A. No CPR. Do Not Attempt Resuscitation. B. Comfort-Focused Treatment: Primary goal is maximizing comfort through symptom management. Allow natural death. On [DATE] at 2:15 PM V1/Administrator in Training verified R15 and R60's Physician order and POLST form did not match. V1 stated, Social Services is responsible for ensuring the resident's physician order for advance directives match the resident's current POLST form. We (the facility) currently don't have a Social Service Director, so I have been trying to help with the advance directives. I have not done an audit to ensure the order and POLST form match to ensure the staff know the appropriate code status for the residents. The facility's Residents' Rights Regarding Treatment and Advance Directives, dated [DATE], documents Policy: It is the policy of this facility to support and facilitative a resident's right to request, refuse and or/discontinue medical or surgical treatment and to formulate an advance directive. Definitions: Advance directive is a written instruction, such as a living will or durable power of attorney for health care, recognized under State law (whether statutory or as recognized by the courts of the State), relating to the provision of health are when the individual is incapacitated. Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: 1. The facility will include in the standing orders: Advance directive as indicated by the resident and/or resident representative. 5. Upon admission, should the resident/resident representative execute a new advance directive; or, if a resident or resident representative changes the advance directive c. The advance directive will be added to Physician Orders. e. The original of the POLST will be scanned into resident record after signed by the physician.
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Report Alleged Abuse (Tag F0609)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. On 07/30/24 at 10:15 AM, R47 was lying in bed in her room. R47 stated back in March she had an incident with (V7, Licensed Pr...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. On 07/30/24 at 10:15 AM, R47 was lying in bed in her room. R47 stated back in March she had an incident with (V7, Licensed Practical Nurse). R47 stated V7 told her I do not appreciate you coming to find me and approaching me about your medicine. I will come back to your room and give you your medicine. R47 stated later V7 came in her room and stated to R47 You are nothing but a pain seeker and pill popper. R47 stated when she reported this to the V23 (Former Director of Nursing) she was moved to another hallway and not given any notice. R47 stated she was told by V23 that this was the solution. R47's current electronic medical record does not document any reported abuse allegations of staff to resident verbal abuse for the past year. On 7/30/2024 at 11:52 AM, V1 (Administrator in training) stated I was aware of the verbal abuse allegation, but anything medication wise, I let to the DON (Director of Nursing) handle. I am aware it was a verbal abuse allegation. (V23) was handling it. At this time V1 confirmed she does not have any abuse documentation or any reported incidents to document any of R47's verbal abuse and intimidation allegations. Based on interview, observation, and record review the facility failed to immediately report verbal abuse and report an injury of unknown origin to the abuse coordinator for two of three residents (R47, R315) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 39. Findings include: The facility's Abuse/Neglect/ and Exploitation Policy, dated 12/5/22, documents, 6. Identification of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation- The facility will consider factors indicating possible abuse, neglect, and or/exploitation of residents, including, but not limited to, the following possible indicators: b. Physical marks such as bruises or patterned appearances such as a handprint, belt, or ring mark on a resident's body. c. Physical injury of a resident, of unknown source. e.Verbal abuse of a resident overheard. 14. In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment, the facility must: a. Ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property, are reported immediately to the administrator of the facility. 1. R315's admission Record documents R315 is [AGE] year-old female who admitted to the facility on [DATE]. This same form documents R315 has the following diagnoses: Dementia without behavioral disturbance, Major Depressive Disorder, Hypothyroidism, Type Two Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease. R315's Skin Observation, dated 7/24/24, documents No skin concerns noted. No bruising, pressure wounds, swelling, or redness noted. On 7/30/24 at 9:45 AM R315 was lying in her bed. On R315's posterior right wrist, a large baseball size purplish/black bruise was observed. R315 stated that she wasn't sure what caused the bruise to her right wrist, but that it hurts. On 7/30/24 at 10:18 AM V7/Licensed Practical Nurse was in R315's room and observed the baseball size bruise to R315's right posterior wrist. V7 stated, I work a lot on this hall and l have not noticed the bruise on R315's right wrist. That bruise was not there a few days ago, it looks new. I am not sure what caused it. On 7/30/24 at 2:36PM V1/Administrator in Training stated, No one has reported to me a bruise of unknown origin to R315's right wrist. If there is an injury or bruise of unknown origin discovered, staff should immediately notify me as I am the abuse coordinator.
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

Investigate Abuse (Tag F0610)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to investigate an allegation of staff to resident verbal abuse for one of three residents (R47) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 39 Finding...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to investigate an allegation of staff to resident verbal abuse for one of three residents (R47) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 39 Findings include: The facility's Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation policy, reviewed/revised dated 12/5/2023, documents Investigation of Alleged Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation- When suspicion of abuse, neglect or exploitation occur, an investigation is immediately warranted. Once the resident is cared for and initial reporting has occurred, an investigation should be conducted. Components of an investigation may include. Interview the involved resident, if possible, and document all responses. If resident is cognitively impaired, interview the resident several times to compare responses. If there is no discernible response from the resident, or if the resident's response is incongruent with that of a reasonable person, interview the resident's family, responsible parties, or other individuals involved in the resident's life to gather how he/she believes the resident would react to the incident. Interview all witnesses separately. Include roommates, residents in adjoining rooms, staff members in the area, and visitors in the area. Obtain witness statements, according to appropriate polices. Document the entire investigation chronologically. On 07/30/24 at 10:15 AM, R47 was lying in bed in her room. R47 stated I used to love it here but then back in March when I was on hospice and needed morphine. I put my call light on and waited for an hour and a half. After that I got into my wheelchair and went to find my nurse, (V7, Licensed Practical Nurse). Once I found (V7), she told me I do not appreciate you coming to find me and approaching me about your medicine. I will come back to your room and give you your medicine. After getting my medication, (V7) left the room and then came back in and said, 'You are nothing but a pain seeker and pill popper.' At this time R47 was crying and said she has a lot of medical issues and is in pain all the time. R47 stated she doesn't deserve to be treated like this. R47 stated when she reported this to the V23 (Former Director of Nursing) she was moved to another hallway and not given any notice. R47 stated she was told by V23 that this was the solution. R47 stated that a few weeks ago she did have V7 as her nurse and she did not receive her medicine. R47 stated when she asked V7 for her medication V7 stated I don't know, your nurse has them. R47 stated later that day V23 approached her and stated, Never speak to (V7) again. Do not talk to her again. R47 stated she used to love it at the facility, but now all she wants to do is stay in her room and feels very lonely. R47 stated The facility only cares about the staff and does not protect the residents. R47's current electronic medical record does not document any allegations or investigation of resident to staff verbal abuse for the past year. On 7/30/2024 at 11:52 AM, V1 (Administrator in training) stated I was aware of the verbal abuse allegation, but anything medication wise, I let to the DON (Director of Nursing) handle. I am aware it was a verbal abuse allegation. (V23) was handling it. At this time V1 confirmed she does not have any abuse documentation, investigation or reported incidents to document any of R47's verbal abuse and intimidation allegations. V1 also confirmed she also does not have any documented measures to prevent R47 from being abused, feeling intimidated or feeling scared after the alleged incident.
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

Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure the care plan was updated for one of 24 residents (R17) in a sample of 39 reviewed for care plans. Findings Include: The facility pol...

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Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure the care plan was updated for one of 24 residents (R17) in a sample of 39 reviewed for care plans. Findings Include: The facility policy, named Care Plan Revision Upon Status Change, revised 1/25/2024, documents the following, The purpose of this procedure is to provide a consistent process for reviewing and revising the care plan for those residents experiencing a status change. Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: 1.) A comprehensive care plan will be reviewed, and revised as necessary, when the resident experiences a status change.) The care plan will be updated with the new or modified interventions. R17's Face Sheet, dated 7/7/2024, documents: Special Instructions: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS V21- R17's Friend, ALLOWED TO TAKE R17 OFF THE PROPERTY. V21 is allowed to visit; V21 is allowed to go outside with resident as long as they DO NOT leave the property. V21 is NOT allowed to bring in outside food and beverages. The facility Resident/Family Complaint, dated 7/8/2024, documents the following: R17 left the building with V21/R17's Friend and did not return to the building until around 3:00 PM that day. When V4/Activity Director brought R17's absence up to the attention of V12/LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) she did not seem to have a concern about R17 or that V22/R17's Family Member, was very worried about R17. (R17) left the facility with V21/Friend at 8:00 AM and R17 had not returned in four hours. On 7/29/2024 at 2:33PM V2/Interim DON (Director of Nurses) stated, R17's care plan is not updated to show the special instructions that R17 is not to leave the facility with R17's significant other (V21).
CONCERN (D)

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

ADL Care (Tag F0677)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide a resident with scheduled Physician ordered showers for one of one resident (R12) reviewed for hygiene in the sample o...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide a resident with scheduled Physician ordered showers for one of one resident (R12) reviewed for hygiene in the sample of 39. Findings include: The facility's Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) policy, dated 12/5/23, documents Care and services will be provided for the following activities of daily living: Bathing, dressing, grooming and oral care. Assisting with coordinating other care and physician services. This same policy documents A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living will receive the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene. R12's current Care Plan, dated 6/1/24, documents (R12) has an ADL self-care performance deficit related to dementia, spinal stenosis, depression, altered mental status. Interventions/Tasks: Bathing/Showering; Requires staff supervision with showering. Prefers a bath at least one time weekly. This same care plan documents R12 is cognitively intact has diagnoses of Sciatica, Pain in Joints, Difficulty in Walking and Lack of Coordination. On 7/29/24 at 12:18 PM, V20 (R12's Family Member) stated She (R12) isn't getting showers. She's went weeks without a shower. R12's current Physician Orders, dated 7/30/24, documents R12 has a physician order to Start antibacterial soap daily to bathe/shower 7 days prior to surgery (start July 29, 2024) every day and night shift prior to surgery until 8/5/2024. On 7/30/24 at 9:25 AM R12 was sitting in her room in a recliner chair. R12 stated I am not happy about much here anymore. Residents suffer cause we can't get the help we need due to staff always being busy. I need a bath everyday this week. I am not getting them for some reason. I was supposed to have one yesterday and did not get it. On 7/31/24 at 10:00 AM V1 (Administrator in Training) stated the staff should document in the computer when they give residents baths or showers. R12's electronic shower/bath task dated, July 2024, documents R12's last shower or bath was given on 7/23/24. On 8/1/24 at 9:33 AM, V29 (Certified Nursing Assistant) stated staff usually do a shower sheet for baths and showers and they are documented in the computer. On 8/1/24 at 1:30 PM V11 (Vice President of Clinical Operations) provided R12's paper shower sheet documentation for July and confirmed the two most recent showers that R12 received took place on 7/23/24 and 7/31/24 (missing two scheduled showers on 7/29 and 7/30/24.)
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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure that a mentally ill resident did not leave the building unsupervised for one (R17) of three residents reviewed for Safety in a sample...

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Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure that a mentally ill resident did not leave the building unsupervised for one (R17) of three residents reviewed for Safety in a sample of 39. Findings Include: The facility policy, Accidents and Supervision, dated 1/5/2023, documents, The resident environment will remain as free of accident hazards as is possible. Each resident will receive adequate supervision and the facility will provide the adequate supervision. R17's Diagnosis Information documents the following diagnosis: Cerebral Infarction Frontal Lobe with Executive Function deficit, Alcohol Induced Dementia, Alcohol Dependence, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type, Schizophrenia, Major Depressive Disorder, moderate, Anxiety Disorder, and Cognitive Social Deficit. On 7/29/2024 at 10:36 AM V1/Administrator in Training, stated, R17 left the faciity on 7/6/2024 with V21 (R17's Friend) to go out for lunch. V22 (R17's Family Member), informed staff later that day, that R17 should never leave the facility with V21. They both are alcoholics, and this is why I do not want her going out with V21. When they are together, they drink a lot and they both get out of control. The previous facility should have sent you the paperwork and informed you of this. I am R17's HCPOA (Health Care Power of Attorney), and I do not want R17 leaving the facility with V21. On 7/30/2024 at 8:45 AM V4/Activity Director stated, I called V22 (R17's Family Member), because I was concerned. V21 (R17's Friend) had taken R17 out in the morning and R17 had been gone more than four hours. I was getting worried. We were not informed that R17 was not to go out of this facility with V21. On 7/29/2024 at 3:35 PM V12/LPN (Licensed Practical Nurses), stated, I allowed R17 to leave the facility with V21 (V17's Friend). I had no idea that R17 was not to leave the facility with V21. No one had told me this or I must have missed this in report, and it was not flagged anywhere in the chart. R17 signed herself out. R17 was alert and oriented when R17 left. R17 was gone at least six hours and came back in good spirits, did not smell like alcohol, and did not act like she was drinking. The local police were called by V22 (R17's Family Member). V22 told the police that R17 was missing, R17 was not missing. At the time that R17 left I did not realize that R17 was a recovering alcoholic. I guess I did not pay attention to what was in her chart. The local police were called, and they wanted me to call them when R17 came back to the facility. I called the police when R17 came back to the facility. The police did an assessment on R17 to ensure that R17 was not under the influence of alcohol and R17 was not. R17 told me that she drank a glass of wine with dinner.
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 observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an indwelling urinary catheter tubing was off the floor and an indwelling catheter urinary drainage bag was covered for on...

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Based observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an indwelling urinary catheter tubing was off the floor and an indwelling catheter urinary drainage bag was covered for one of two residents (R15) reviewed for indwelling catheters in the sample of 39. Findings include: The facility's Catheter Care Policy, dated 1/24/23, documents Policy: It is the policy of this facility to ensure that residents with indwelling catheters receive appropriate catheter care and maintain their dignity and privacy when indwelling catheters are in use. Policy Explanation: 2. Privacy bags will be available and catheter drainage bags will be covered at all times while in use. R15's Order Summary, dated 7/30/24, documents the following physician order: Maintain indwelling catheter with 16 french 20 cubic centimeter balloon. R15's current Care Plan, dated 5/1/24, documents I have an Indwelling (Urinary) Catheter related to obstructive uropathy and urinary strictures. On 7/29/24 at 9:51 AM R15 was sitting in her wheelchair in the middle of the memory care unit hallway. R15's indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag was attached underneath her wheelchair uncovered with the indwelling urinary catheter tubing lying on the floor. On 7/30/24 at 1:24 PM R15 was sitting in her wheelchair in her room watching television. R15's indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag was attached underneath her wheelchair uncovered and visible from the hallway. R15's indwelling urinary catheter tubing was lying on the floor underneath her wheelchair. V9/Licensed Practical Nurse verified R15's indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag was uncovered, and her indwelling urinary catheter tubing was lying underneath R15's wheelchair on the floor. V9 stated, (R15's) urinary catheter bag should be covered with a dignity bag and the tubing should not be dragging on the floor. I am not sure why it is. On 7/30/24 at 2:51 PM V2/Regional Nurse Consultant stated, Staff should always ensure resident's urinary catheter drainage bags are placed in a privacy bag and the catheter tubing should never be dragging on the floor. The staff know that.
CONCERN (D)

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

Unnecessary Medications (Tag F0759)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation and record review, the facility failed to ensure the medication error rate was less than five percent with two medication errors in a medication pass sample of 29, making the medi...

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Based on observation and record review, the facility failed to ensure the medication error rate was less than five percent with two medication errors in a medication pass sample of 29, making the medication error rate 6.9% for one of five residents (R5) reviewed for medication administration in the sample of 39. Findings include: R5's current Medication Administration Record (MAR), dated 7/1/24-7/31/24, documents R5 has an order for blood glucose monitoring followed by a sliding scale Insulin Aspart Injection Solution 100 units/milliliter. Inject as per sliding scale: if 110 - 140 = 5; 141 - 169 = 6; 170 - 199 = 7; 200 - 229 = 8; 230 - 259 = 9; 260 - 289 = 10; 290 - 319 = 11; 320 - 349 = 12; 350 - 399 = 13 call provider for above 400, subcutaneously before meals related to Type Two Diabetes Mellitus This (MAR) documents administration times are 7:30 AM, 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM, before meals. R5's current Medication Administration Record (MAR), dated 7/1/24-7/31/24, documents, R5 has an order for Metformin Oral Tablet (medication to lower blood sugar) 500 milligrams. Give 500 mg by mouth one time a day related to Type two Diabetes Mellitus. Scheduled time is 8:00 AM. On 7/29/24, at 10:30 AM, V14 (Registered Nurse/RN) checked R5's blood glucose level and then administered R5's Metformin by mouth in a spoon with a sip of water. On 7/29/24, at 10:40 AM, V14 verified that R5's blood sugar monitoring with sliding scale insulin should have been given before R5 ate breakfast and that R5's Metformin should have been given at 8:00 AM. V14 stated I am new here and this is my first day, I am just learning the floor. The Facility Medication Administration Policy Dated 1/4/2023 documents Medications administered by licensed nurses, or other staff who are legally authorized to do so in this state, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with professional standards of practice, in a manner to prevent contamination or infection. This policy also documents for medication administration Administer within 60 minutes prior or after scheduled time unless otherwise ordered by physician. The facility must ensure that it is free of medication error rates of five percent or greater as well as significant medication error events. The Facility Medication Error Policy, dated 9/28/2023, documents It is the policy of this facility to provide protections for the health, welfare, and rights of each resident by ensuring residents care and services safely in an environment free of significant medication errors. Medication Error means the observed or identified preparation or administration of medications or biologicals which is not in accordance with the prescriber's order; manufacturer's specifications (not recommendations) regarding the preparation and administration of the medication or biological; or accepted professional standards and principals which apply to professionals providing services. This policy also documents The facility must ensure that it is free of medication error rates of five percent or greater as well as significant medication error events. The facility will consider factors indicating errors in medication administration, including, but not limited to, the following: a. Medication administered not in accordance with the prescriber's order. Examples include but not limited to incorrect dose, route of administration, dosage form, time of administration, medication omission, and incorrect medication.
CONCERN (F) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Deficiency F0727 (Tag F0727)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on Interview and record review, the facility failed to provide eight hours of Registered Nurse Coverage seven days a week. This has the potential to affect all 64 residents living in the facilit...

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Based on Interview and record review, the facility failed to provide eight hours of Registered Nurse Coverage seven days a week. This has the potential to affect all 64 residents living in the facility. Findings: The Facility's Nursing Schedule for the month of July states there is no Registered Nurse coverage for the following days: 7/06/24; 7/07/24; 7/13/24; 7/20/24; 7/21/24; 7/26/24; 7/27/24; 7/28/24. The document, (Facility) Daily Posting of Nurse and Certified Nurse Assistant, was also checked for Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. Several days (which are the same dates of no RN coverage) were not posted: 7/06/24; 7/07/24; 7/13/24; 7/20/24; 7/21/24; 7/26/24; 7/27/24; 7/28/24. This was confirmed by V1, Administrator in Training, on 7/31/24 at 2:15 PM. On 8/01/24 at 10:25 AM, V1, Administrator in Training, stated, We have given you what you requested, including the Agency Nurses that worked. It has been difficult to have Registered Nurse coverage on weekends. The facility's Long-Term Care Facility Application for Medicare and Medicaid Form CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) 671 dated 7/29/24, signed by V1, Administrator in Training, documents 64 residents currently reside within the facility.
CONCERN (F)

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

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on Observation, Interview and Record Review, the facility failed to: properly cool down and document potentially hazardous foods; maintain a clean kitchen; label food items; discard outdated foo...

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Based on Observation, Interview and Record Review, the facility failed to: properly cool down and document potentially hazardous foods; maintain a clean kitchen; label food items; discard outdated food items; replace rusted shelving. This has the potential to affect all 64 residents living in the facility. Findings: The document Cooling Cooked Potentially Hazardous Foods/Time Temperature Controlled for Safety, dated 1/16/24, states, Hot foods are cooled in the refrigerator from 135 degrees Fahrenheit (F) to 70 degrees F within two hours. Within four more hours the food is cooled to 41 degrees F. Cooling time from 135 degrees F to 41 degrees F does not exceed a total of six hours. The time and temperature are recorded at the beginning of the cooling process. The timing of the cooling process begins when the temperature of the food is at 135 degrees F. Two hours later the temperature is taken and recorded. The food needs to be 70 degrees F or lower. If the food is not 70 degrees F or lower, the food is discarded. The temperature is taken and recorded again four hours later. The food needs to be 41 degrees F or lower. If the food is not 41 degrees F or lower, it is discarded. The United States Department of Agriculture, (USDA) Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Cool Down Temperature Log, states, The total cooling process may not exceed six hours. Potentially hazardous foods must be cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit (F) to 70 degrees F within two hours. These food items must be chilled from 70 degree F to 41 degrees F or below within four hours. Record temperatures every hour during the cooling cycle. Record corrective actions, if applicable. The food service manager will verify that food service employees are cooling food properly by visually monitoring foodservice employees during the shift and reviewed, initialing, and dating this log each working day. Maintain this log for a minimum of one year. The documents, Cooling Down Foods - Tracking Chart, (for potentially hazardous foods) provided by the facility are inconsistently filled in and difficult to decipher. The year was not written on the charts. There are no Cool Down Temperature charts for the months of 8/2023; 9/2023; 12/2023; 3/2024; 4/2024; 5/2024; only one temperature is recorded for 2/2024 and 6/2024. A total of 13 Cool Down Temperatures were provided for the past 12 months. The temperature at six hours is not recorded for several foods and many of the temperatures at two hours are also blank without documentation. The food temperatures taken by staff were not initialed or verified/initialed by the Dietary Manager. On 7/29/24 at 10:45 AM. V5, Dietary Manager, stated, Yes, we are supposed to fill in the Cool Down Temperature Logs but the log for July isn't filled in. I've only been here for six weeks, and I don't know why the charts were not completely filled in or why not all the months had logs of the cool down temperatures. They should have been. I do know that the meals we served today were cooked this morning. The document, Cleaning Schedule Policy, dated 1/16/24, states, The healthcare community stores, prepares, distributes and serves food in a sanitary manner to prevent foodborne illness. A daily cleaning schedule will be posted in the kitchen with specific cleaning assignments to include both routine cleaning/sanitizing tasks along with deep cleaning tasks. Director of Food and Nutrition Services will review the cleaning a schedule each day to assure the tasks have been completed in a satisfactory manner. The documents, Cleaning Matrix, the form is undated, state, These are daily requirements. If you see something needs to be cleaned at any time, you are expected to do so. AM Cook. Every morning check labeling and dating. Deep Clean Preparation Area. PM Cook. Clean preparation shelf. Empty/Clean/Re-Organize utensil containers /drawers; Degrease and clean oven. AM Dietary Aide. Wipe down all doors in kitchen; clean refrigerator by sink; clean refrigerator in (food) preparation area. PM Dietary Aide. Clean refrigerator in (food) preparation area; Clean refrigerator by sink. Not all kitchen areas/items are included on the cleaning charts. The document, Ice Dispensing, dated 1/16/24, states, The ice machine is cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. On 7/29/24 at 10:05 AM, on the plate that is the threshold for the ice well in the interior of the ice machine had visible wet/slimy in appearance pink and brown spots of a substance, on its lip. The ice machine was full, and the ice was within touching distance of the substance. V5, Dietary Manager (DM), confirmed the substance, stating, I didn't notice that it needed cleaning. Food splashes of unknown origin were on the walls of the kitchen. The bottom area along the walls and around standing appliances had an accumulation of old black grime, grease and dirt. The floors had a sticky dried substance that was not fresh. Drawers containing cooking utensils had crumbs in the bottoms of the drawers. The ceiling of the microwave oven had old unknown brown dried food particles. The doors on the bottom of the storage unit by the range had a sticky grease residue covering. The ovens and range grease trays needed contained dried grease. The reach in cooler doors needed to be wiped down on the inside and outside. The air vent unit on the wall in the kitchen had rust and accumulated dust on the grill. The racks on the shelving units holding pots and pans and various vessels were rusted. V5 confirmed these deficiencies that needed cleaning, stating, 'I've been trying to get everyone to help get the kitchen cleaned up. I didn't know rust was an issue in the kitchen. The document, Storage of Dry Goods/Foods, dated 1/16/24, states, Food stored in bins (e.g., flour or sugar) is removed from original packaging. Bins are labeled and dated. Opened products are labeled, dated with the use by date and tightly covered to protect against contamination from insects and rodents. Opened products that have not been properly sealed and dated are discarded. The document, Storage of Refrigerated Foods Policy, dated 1/16/24, states, Refrigerated food is stored in a manner that ensures food safety and preservation of nutritive value and quality. Food in the refrigerator is covered, labeled and dated with a use by date. Open products that have not been properly sealed and dated are discarded. On 7/29/24 at 10:15 AM, the cooler contained a one-gallon jar of mustard, 20 percent full, with a brown crusty substance along the lid area. A 21 fluid ounce container of an electrolyte replacement beverage was opened, 30 percent full, no open date or label. An eight fluid ounce container of a Thickened Dairy Beverage had an expiration date of 7/25/24. Two opened two-pound containers of vanilla yogurt, each 50 percent full, did not have a label or open date. Both had received by dates of 6/26/24. A half of a case of thawed eight-ounce health shakes were in the cooler. These did not have a thaw date. V5, Dietary Manager, confirmed these deficiencies in the cooler, and stated, I didn't know that the thaw date was needed. I'll need to get in touch with the company. Enclosed inside a large metal container sitting under the food preparation area were a 50-pound sack of sugar, 25 percent full and a 50-pound sack of rice, 80 percent full, both in their original paper packing. When the bag of sugar was lifted, a 50-pound paper sack, empty and scrunched remained in the container. The container did not have a label describing its contents and the lid was not tight fitting failing to seal the container when closed. V5 stated, I've been trying to get some new storage containers but haven't got around to it. The upstairs dining room's refrigerator held three take out containers that appeared to have been in the refrigerator for some time. These contained lasagna; beef stew with potatoes on top of rice; unknown dried food item, possibly hamburger. There were no labels or dates on the containers. The refrigerator also held two custard pies, loosely covered with parchment paper, dated 7/22/24 to be used 7/24/24; an eight fluid ounce container of a Thickened Dairy Beverage had an expiration date of 4/26/24; an opened 10 ounce jar of medium chunky salsa, 25 percent full, had a crusty substance surrounding the lid, without an open date or label; a half full plastic cup containing an unknown substance did not have a label or date; a five pound 50 percent full container of Parmesan cheese did not have a label or open date. V5 acknowledged these deficiencies. The facility's Long-Term Care Facility Application for Medicare and Medicaid Form CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) 671 dated 7/29/24, signed by V1, Administrator in Training, documents 64 residents currently reside within the facility.
CONCERN (F) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Administration (Tag F0835)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide oversight and leadership to Administrator in Training and nursing staff to ensure implementation of its policy and pro...

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Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide oversight and leadership to Administrator in Training and nursing staff to ensure implementation of its policy and procedures regarding advanced directives, abuse prevention, abuse reporting, abuse investigation, hospital transfers, medication administration, medication errors, resident supervision, quality assurance meetings and infection Preventionist requirements. Cross reference F578, F600, F607, F609, F610, F623, F625, F689, F727, F759, F760, F868 and F882. These failures have the potential to affect all 64 residents residing at the facility. Findings include: The facility's Administrator job description, dated June 2021, documents Major duties and responsibilities: Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the overall operation of the facility as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations. Identifies, in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and selected department heads, the facility's key performance indicators. Establishes an ongoing system to monitor these key indicators such as the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement process throughout the facility. Evaluates key performance indicator outcomes with department heads to determine the need for action from leadership and/or management such as re-education or revision related to the facility's outcomes, regulatory compliance and/or customer satisfaction. Ensures implantation of any and all new policies, procedures, guidance and regulations as directed by the (facility) corporate team. Ensures delivery of excellent customer service and compassionate quality care and services across an interdisciplinary team approach as evidenced by adequate, and competent facility staff, employee turnover, general cleanliness, physical plant condition, and optimal resident functioning-physically and psychosocially. Ensures resident incidents and concerns that rise to a reportable event such as alleged abuse, neglect, mistreatment, misappropriation, etcetera, are reported to the correct entity within the stated regulatory requirement. Promotes safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures to prevent employee injury and illness. The facility's Social Services Designee job description, dated June 2021, documents The Social Services Designee will assist the Administrator in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of social services programs of this facility. The social service designee will meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed. The social services designee will assist the administrator in ensuring that staff members are knowledgeable about resident's rights and encourage staff to maintain and enhance each resident's dignity in recognition of each resident's individuality. The social services designee will engage in advance care planning for assigned residents upon admission, and make sure that any advanced directives are reviewed with the resident/resident representative on a regular basis. The social worker will ensure that staff members are made aware of the resident's code status and end of life wishes and will assist with informing and educating residents and their representatives about health care options and ramifications. The social services designee will advocate for residents and assist them in assertion of their rights within the facility. The social services designees will assist with investigations of abuse allegations. The facility's Facility Assessment, dated 7/24/24, document the facility's provided services and care is based off of residents needs and includes the following roles; Administration, Social Services, Director of Nursing and Infection Control and Prevention Specialist. R315's State Final Report, dated 7/28/24, documents witnessed verbal abuse and intimidation from V17 (Certified Nursing Assistant) to R315 on 7/28/24, was substantiated. On 7/31/24 at 2:45 PM, V1 (Administrator in Training) stated (V17) will not be allowed to come back to work here. I have not spoken with (R315) yet regarding the incident and wasn't aware that she stated she was scared. We don't have a Social Service Director, so no one has been able to provide psychosocial support for her after the alleged incident on 7/28/24. V1 also verified that she had no record of Abuse Training for (V17) from the facility. V1 stated she has a binder at the nurse's desk that the agency staff reads and signs off on but verified that the abuse policy was not in the binder. On 7/30/24 at 10:15 AM, R47 stated she had an incident with a nurse (V7, Licensed Practical Nurse) where V7 made her feel afraid to speak to her. R47 stated she ended up being moved to a different room and the former Director of Nursing (V23) acted like it was her fault. R47 stated that V7 still works in the facility and has spoken to her since the incident but they do not get along. On 7/30/24 at 11:52 AM, V1 (Administrator in training) stated I was aware of the verbal abuse allegation (for R47), but anything medication wise, I let the DON (Director of Nursing) handle. I am aware it was a verbal abuse allegation but (V23) was handling it. At this time V1 confirmed she does not have any abuse documentation, investigation or reported incidents to document any of R47's verbal abuse and intimidation allegations. V1 confirmed she also does not have any documented measures to prevent R47 from being abused, feeling intimidated or feeling scared after the alleged incident. On 7/29/24 at 12:18 PM, V20 (R12's Family Member) stated she has concerns with the facility not doing what is best for the residents. V20 stated R12 has lived in the facility for several years and lately they have had more problems. V20 stated In the Spring 2024, other family alerted us that (R12) wasn't acting herself. (R12) said she wasn't getting her medications and when I asked about this, the Administrator (in Training, V1) said I don't know what the nurses do. That was all the resolution we received. On 7/29/24, at 10:40 AM V14 (Registered Nurse) completed a significant medication error after not administering R5's scheduled accucheck and insulin prior to the breakfast meal. V14 went to the nurses station after R5's blood glucose monitoring result was elevated and outside of insulin parameters. V14 stated she needed to notify R5's provider (V13, R5's Nurse Practitioner). V14 looked around the nurses station and was unable to locate a phone number for V13 for 10 minutes. V14 then picked up the phone to call V1 (Administrator in Training) and stated Today is my first day, I don't know the flow or where things are. I am not sure how to dial out on the telephone. I don't even know what the Administrator (in training) looks like. I don't think (the facility) has a DON. At 10:50 AM, V1 came to the nurses station and also searched for several minutes before locating V13's telephone number for V14 to call. R52's Medication Administration Record, dated July 2024, documents no administration of R52's Sinemet from 7/25/24 to 7/30/24 or a new physician order to give Sinemet for a total of 5 missed days. On 7/30/24 at 2:30 PM V2 (Interim Director of Nursing) stated she was unaware that (R52) has not been receiving her Sinemet or that the facility did not call to give Neurology an update and allowed the medication order to expire. V2 confirmed this is the second time it has happened. V2 stated, I am unsure what the nurses are supposed to do when a medication has been missed or a medication error has been made. They should have caught it before hand and called the ordering physician. I would have to look at the Medication Policy to see what the nurses should have done. No medication error report was filled out for the missed doses of Sinemet in June or July 2024. On 7/30/24 at 1:30 P.M., V1(Administrator in Training) verified that the facility was unable to provide documentation that residents or their representatives have been provided a bed hold policy when residents are sent out to the hospital. V1 stated, We (the facility) currently do not have a Social Service Director and only have an Interim-Director of Nursing, so I am not sure the nursing staff are even aware to give a bed hold policy to resident's when they discharge to the hospital. On 7/30/24 at 2:15 PM V1 (Administrator in Training) verified R15 and R60's Physician order and POLST (Physician Order for Life Sustaining Treatment) form do not match. V1 stated, Social Services is responsible for ensuring the resident's physician order for advance directives match the resident's current POLST form. We (the facility) currently don't have a Social Service Director, so I have been trying to help with the advance directives. I have not done an audit to ensure the order and POLST form match to ensure the staff know the appropriate code status for the residents. On 7/31/2024 at 11:35 PM V1 (Administrator in Training) confirmed that V2 is the Interim Director of Nursing and is filling duties for the facility's Infection Control Preventionist. V1 stated, I was not able to locate the Infection Preventionist certificate. On 7/31/24, at 11:00 AM, V1 (Administrator in Training) stated she has her temporary Nursing Home Administrator license and started working as the facility's administrator on 8/13/2023. On 8/1/24 at 11:35 AM, V1 confirmed the facility has several agency nurse and nursing assistants. V1 stated The nurses on the floor are responsible for reconciling physician orders and making sure they are implementing those. (V2, Interim Director of Nursing) has been helping out as well. When Nurses or CNA's (Certified Nursing Assistants) are agency they are orientated when they come in for their first shift. I orientate now, or the CNA or Nurse that they are working with will. So when a new agency nurse comes here there is a binder they are to look at and the nurse working with them should train them. Monday (7/29/24) we had two agency nurses (V14 Registered Nurse and V24 Licensed Practical Nurse) and so (V12 Licensed Practical Nurse) was our nurse who should be making sure (V14) was orientated since it was her first day. (V12) was also training (V35, Licensed Practical Nurse) and they were downstairs working on the 600 hall. (V14) was working upstairs. V1 confirmed she was made aware of more abuse concerns this week. V1 stated We have had the two prior abuse citations recently. One was in April and another in June. Both were sexual abuse and the same perpetrator. We talk about Abuse in QAA (Quality Assessment and Assurance) monthly and we started talking about it more in April with the first Abuse citation we received. We don't have a designated Infection Control Preventionist (ICP), those duties have been completed by the DON. I know they are supposed to be separate roles. We didn't have either the ICP or the DON at our July meeting. In March I think I just wasn't able to be there (QAA meeting) that day and in November we didn't have the Medical Director present (at the QAA meeting). The facility's Long-Term Care Facility Application for Medicare and Medicaid Form CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) 671 dated 7/29/24 documents 64 residents currently reside within the facility.
CONCERN (F)

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

Deficiency F0868 (Tag F0868)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on Interview and Record Review, the facility failed to ensure the required members attended the facility's scheduled Quality Assurance meetings. This failure has the potential to affect all 64 r...

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Based on Interview and Record Review, the facility failed to ensure the required members attended the facility's scheduled Quality Assurance meetings. This failure has the potential to affect all 64 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: The facility's Facility Assessment, dated 7/24/24, documents the assessment was reviewed on 7/24/24 with the QAA/QAPI (Quality Assessment and Assurance/Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) committee. The facility's QAPI plan, dated 7/3/24, documents The QAA committee will review data from areas the organization believes it needs to monitor on a monthly basis to assure systems are being monitored and maintained to achieve the highest level of quality for our organization. Members of the QAA committee may be added according to the perceived needs of the community, however will have as key members the following positions: Medical Director, Administrator, Director of Nursing, Regional Nurse Consultant, Regional Operations Consultant, Infection Preventionist. The facility's (undated) Quality Assurance Committee list, provided by V1 (Administrator in Training), does not include an Infection Control Preventionist (ICP). The facility's QA (Quality Assurance) sign in sheet, dated 7/25/24, documents the Interim Director of Nursing (DON, V2) was not in attendance to the July 2024 meeting. The facility's QA sign in sheet, dated 3/13/24, documents the only members in attendance to the March 2024 QA meeting were V23 (Former Director of Nursing), V28 (Medical Director) and V34 (former Dietary Manager). The facility's QA sign in sheet, dated 11/16/23, documents the facility's Medical Director (V28) was not in attendance. On 8/1/24 at 11:35 AM, V1 (Administrator in Training) confirmed that all required members have attended the quarterly QAA meetings. V1 stated We don't have designated ICP, those duties have been completed by the DON. I know they are supposed to be separate roles. We didn't have either the ICP or the DON at our July meeting. In March I think I just wasn't able to be there that day and in November we didn't have the Medical Director present. The facility's Long-Term Care Facility Application for Medicare and Medicaid Form CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) 671 dated 7/29/24 documents 64 residents currently reside within the facility.
CONCERN (F)

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

Deficiency F0882 (Tag F0882)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure that they had a qualified Infection Preventionist and failed to obtain the certificate to show the completion of the training. This f...

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Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure that they had a qualified Infection Preventionist and failed to obtain the certificate to show the completion of the training. This failure has the potential to affect all 64 resident residing in the facility. Findings Include: The Facility Assessment, dated July 24, 2024, documents the following: Training requirements. A facility must develop, implement, and maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff, individuals providing services under a contractual arrangement, and volunteers, consistent with their expected roles. A facility must determine the amount and types of training necessary based on a facility assessment. On 7/30/2024 at 2:23 PM V2/Interim DON (Director of Nurses) stated, I will try to find the certificate to show that I have completed the appropriate infection control training. I didn't see it after I was done with the training. Yes, I just completed most of the training late in the evening yesterday, 7/29/2024 at 6:10 PM. I stayed up last night to try and get it all done. All the training to become an Infection Preventionist was not done prior to your entrance on 7/29/24. On 7/31/2024 at 11:35 PM V1/Administrator in Training stated, I was not able to locate the Infection Preventionist certificate. The facility's Long-Term Care Facility Application for Medicare and Medicaid Form CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) 671 dated 7/29/24 and signed by V1/Administrator in Training, documents 64 residents currently reside within the facility.
MINOR (C)

Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact

Transfer Notice (Tag F0623)

Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents

4.) R5's medical record documents that R5 was transferred to a local hospital on 3/8/2024. No evidence of a facility notification of a transfer/discharge was present on R5's chart. 6.) R52's medical r...

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4.) R5's medical record documents that R5 was transferred to a local hospital on 3/8/2024. No evidence of a facility notification of a transfer/discharge was present on R5's chart. 6.) R52's medical record documents that R52 was transferred to a local hospital on 4/22/24. No evidence of a facility notification of a transfer/discharge was present on R52's chart. 7.) R315's medical record documents that R315 was transferred to a local hospital on 7/24/24, 7/28/24, and 7/29/24. No evidence of a facility notification of a transfer/discharge was present on R315's chart. On 7/31/24 at 10:30 A.M., V1/Administrator in Training verified that the facility was unable to provide documentation that residents or their representative are provided with a written notice of transfer. At that time, V1/Administrator in Training also confirmed that she had not sent notification to the local Ombudsman of monthly facility transfers/discharges. The facility's CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Long Term Care Facility Application for Medicare and Medicaid Form 671 dated 7/29/24 and signed by V1/Administrator in Training documents 64 residents currently reside within the facility. 5.) R48's Progress Notes, dated 7/18/2024, documents the following: R48 was admitted to the local hospital after a functional decline. No evidence of a facility notification of a transfer/discharge was present in R48's chart. Based on interview and record review the facility the failed to notify the facility Ombudsman monthly of resident transfers to the hospital and failed to provide the resident and resident representative with a written notice of transfer. This failure has the potential to affect all 64 residents currently residing in the facility. Findings Include: 1.) R3's medical record documents that R3 was transferred to a local hospital on 7/11/24. No evidence of a facility notification of a transfer/discharge was present on R3's chart. 2.) R18's medical record documents that R18 was transferred to a local hospital on 6/22/24. No evidence of a facility notification of a transfer/discharge was present on R18's chart. 3.) R27's medical record documents that R27 was transferred to a local hospital on 1/28/24. No evidence of a facility notification of a transfer/discharge was present on R27's chart.
MINOR (C)

Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact

Deficiency F0625 (Tag F0625)

Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4.) R5's medical record documents that R5 was transferred to a local hospital on 3/8/2024. R5s medical record does not contain d...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4.) R5's medical record documents that R5 was transferred to a local hospital on 3/8/2024. R5s medical record does not contain documentation of written notice to R5 or R5's resident representative, of the facility bed hold policy 6.) R52's medical record documents that R52 was hospitalized on [DATE]. R52's medical record does not contain documentation of written notice to R52 or R52's resident representative, of the facility bed hold policy. 7.) R315's medical record documents that R315 was hospitalized on [DATE], 7/28/24, and 7/29/24. R315's medical record does not contain documentation of written notice to R315 or R315's resident representative, of the facility bed hold policy. On 7/30/24 at 1:30 P.M., V1/Administrator in Training verified that the facility was unable to provide documentation that residents or their representatives have been provided a bed hold policy when residents are sent out to the hospital. V1/Administrator in Training stated, We (the facility) do not have a Social Service Director and only have an Interim-Director of Nursing, so I am not sure the nursing staff are even aware to give residents a bed hold policy when they discharge to the hospital. The facility's CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Long Term Care Facility Application for Medicare and Medicaid Form 671 dated 7/29/24 and signed by V1/Administrator in Training documents 64 residents currently reside within the facility. 5) R48's Progress Notes dated 7/18/2024 at 7:15 PM documents the following: R48 was admitted to the hospital after a functional decline. R48's medical record does not have any documentation to show R48 or R48's representative received the written notice of the bed hold policy. Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide a copy of the bed hold policy for facility residents discharging to the hospital. This failure has the potential to affect all 64 residents currently residing in the facility. Findings Include: The facility policy, Bed Hold Notice Upon Transfer, dated (revised) 12/23/22 documents, At the time of transfer for hospitalization or therapeutic leave, the facility will provide to the resident and/or their representative written notice which specifies the duration of the bed-hold policy and addresses information explaining the return of the resident to the next available bed. 1.) R3's medical record documents that R3 was hospitalized on [DATE]. R3's medical record does not contain documentation of written notice to R3 or R3's resident representative, of the facility bed hold policy. 2.) R18's medical record documents that R18 was hospitalized on [DATE]. R18's medical record does not contain documentation of written notice to R18 or R18's resident representative, of the facility bed hold policy. 3.) R27's medical record documents that R27 was hospitalized on [DATE]. R27's medical record does not contain documentation of written notice to R27 or R27's resident representative, of the facility bed hold policy. On 7/30/24 at 1:30 P.M., V1/Administrator In Training verified that the facility did not provide R3, R18, R27 or their representative with a a Bed Hold Policy or a written Notice of Transfer.
MINOR (C) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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 have the Daily Posting of Nurse and Certified Nurse Assistant posted each day. This has the potential to affect all 64 residen...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to have the Daily Posting of Nurse and Certified Nurse Assistant posted each day. This has the potential to affect all 64 residents living in the facility. Findings: The document, (Facility) Daily Posting of Nurse and Certified Nurse Assistant, could not be provided for the following days: 7/02/24; 7/04/24; 7/06/24; 7/07/24; 7/13/24; 7/14/24; 7/20/24; 7/21/24; 7/25/24; 7/26/24; 7/27/24; 7/28/24; 7/29/24. On 7/29,24 at 9:15 AM, the Daily Posting of Nurse and Certified Nurse Assistant posting which was located on the Receptionist's desk in the Faciity's Lobby, was dated, 7/25/24. On 7/31/24 at 2:15 PM, V1, Administrator in Training, confirmed these postings were not available, stating, No, the Daily Posting of Nurse and Certified Nurse Assistant were not always posted. The facility's Long-Term Care Facility Application for Medicare and Medicaid Form CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) 671 dated 7/29/24, signed by V1, Administrator in Training, documents 64 residents currently reside within the facility.
Jul 2024 1 deficiency 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

Free from Abuse/Neglect (Tag F0600)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview the facility failed to protect one resident (R1) from continued sexual abuse from a known s...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview the facility failed to protect one resident (R1) from continued sexual abuse from a known sexually aggressive resident (R2) reviewed for abuse in the sample of three. This failure resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy. Findings Include: The Immediate Jeopardy was identified to have begun on 6/2/2024. The facility was notified of the IJ on 7/2/24 at 11:30 A.M. The Facility's Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation policy dated 6/8/2020 documents Each resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property and exploitation. This includes but is not limited to freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion and any physical or chemical restraint not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms. Residents must not be subject to abuse by anyone, including but not limited to facility staff, other residents, consultants, contractors, volunteers, or staff of other agencies serving the resident, family members, legal guardians, friend or other individuals. The Facility's Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation policy dated 6/8/2020 documents Abuse means the willful infliction injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain or mental anguish, Abuse also includes the deprivation by an individual, including a caretaker, of goods or services that are necessary to attain or maintain physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing. Instances of abuse of all residents, irrespective of any mental or physical condition, cause physical harm, pain or mental anguish. It includes verbal abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse and mental abuse including abuse facilitated or enabled through the use of technology. Willful means the individual acted deliberately, not that the individual must have intended to inflict injury or harm. The Facility Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation policy dated 6/8/2020 documents that Sexual abuse is nonconsensual sexual contact of any type with a resident. On 6/28/24 V1 (Administrator) provided a State Report dated 4/1/24 involving R1 and R2 being found with their hands in each other laps. Upon investigation into the incident on 4/1/24 an Immediate Jeopardy was Identified. The Removal Plan of the Immediacy was accepted on 4/2/24 with the facility remaining out of compliance at a Severity Level II while the removal plan implementation and effectiveness were monitored. V1 stated We just had a (Citation) for this, not three months ago. For these same two residents. V1 provided all related information. R2's Medical Record and psychiatric evaluations done after previous incident of R2 sexually abusing R1 on 4/1/24 document diagnosis of depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and sexually inappropriate behavior. The Abatement plan dated 4/2/24 documented that R2 would be put on 1:1 supervision. The State Report dated 6/2/24 documents that at approximately 6:30 AM V3 (Certified Nurse Aide) witnessed R1's right hand up the shirt of another resident (R2). The written staff interviews from the date of the incident 6/2/24 document that V14 (Certified Nurse Aide) got R2 up and ready on 6/2/24 and left her in her room around 6:20 AM. The statements document that on 6/2/24 around 6:30 AM V3 (Certified Nurse Aide) and V14 (Certified Nurse Aide) both saw R2 wheel herself up to R1 in the lobby and put his hands on her breasts under her shirt. V14 (Certified Nurse Aide) noted that R2 stated I know I am not supposed to touch him, but it feels so good. R1's Minimum Data Set Assessment (dated 02/28/24) documents a Brief Interview of Mental Status score of 6, indicating severe cognitive impairment. R2's Care Plan last updated on 4/12/24 documents (R2) has a potential for behavior problem due to personal dynamics, false statements of staff, rejection of cares, crying, repetitive activities, attention seeking behaviors, non-compliance of cares, facility policy, manipulative behaviors towards staff, poor safety awareness, refusal to go to doctor's appointments or counselling, inappropriate behaviors, attempting to touch others. On 6/28/24 at 10:30 AM R2 was in bed, alert and oriented to time, place and situation. R2 was very upset about having a 1:1 care giver states I don't need a baby sitter. R2 confirmed that she put R1's hand on her breast. Stated It felt good, he and I are lovers and I don't care what you think. When asked if she thought R1 could consent to being touched or by being made to touch her, R2 stated I think he (R1) knows that he is a warm blooded man and he wants it. I do believe that. R2 confirmed that she understands that R1 cannot answer any simple yes or no questions for himself yet she stated she felt that he (R1) would love to feel my breast, I can tell when he (R1) wants to. On 6/29/24 at 9:00AM V2 (Director of Nursing) confirmed that she was aware of issues of R2 being found sexually abusive to R1 in the recent past (4/1/24.) V2 stated she came to work on 6/2/24, she got in verbal report that (R2) was in her room. V2 stated I then carried on about my day as normal until (V9/Certified Nurse Aide) brought R2 to me and explained that she had just witnessed R2 put R1's hands on her breasts. V2 stated When they (previous staff) said she (R2) was in her room, I assumed they meant in her bed, I didn't check, and she was actually up in her chair, and she can propel herself once up in the chair. V2 confirmed that R1 is in a reclining cushioned wheelchair that he is completely dependent on staff moving for him and that R2 can propel her wheelchair independently once she is up. V2 reported that as of 6/2/24 R2 had been changed to increase monitoring after her previous issues with R1. V2 stated that we had meetings and kind of went over her behaviors and stuff. I don't really remember when she came off of 1:1 and became increased monitoring. On 7/1/24 V1 (Administrator) stated that R2's 1:1 monitoring was discontinued as of 4/4/24 and she was on increased monitoring from 4/4/24 until the date of the second incident on 6/2/24. On 6/29/24 at 9:30 AM V1 (Administrator) stated that increased monitoring is kind of like a step down from being on 1:1, we want to always know where the resident is. For example, if a CNA took a resident that is on increase monitoring to an activity, she would stop and tell an activity member that she is leaving the resident there and for that person to keep an eye on her. V1 stated that there would be no documentation of such monitoring of an increase monitoring resident, and she also could not provide a written policy on increase monitoring. While the Immediacy was removed on 6/2/24, the facility remains out of compliance at a Severity Level II as additional time is needed to implement and evaluate effectiveness of their removal plan and quality improvement plan. 1. Immediate action(s) taken: On 6/2/2024, R2 was put on 1:1 supervision when out of bed and will continue on 1-1 supervision, that removed the immediacy. On 6/5/2024, Staff were in-serviced by LNHA(V1/Administrator) and IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) regarding facility abuse prevention and reporting policy, including definitions of abuse and immediate actions needed, identification of sexual abuse and protection of residents, and increasing supervision for a sexually aggressive resident. Psychiatric services and psychotherapy will continue, and SSD notified Psych provider on 6/4/2024 of recent behaviors. IDT revised and reviewed care plans for R2 and R1 to identify patterns in residents' behaviors and implement interventions. Care plan revisions and interventions communicated to the nursing staff, activity staff and IDT that are caring for R1 and R2. On 6/7/2024, R1 was interviewed by LNHA for any signs or symptoms of psycho-social changes and no changes were noted. R2 will not be seated near male residents during dining, activities, etc. 2. Immediate action(s) taken to ensure all abuse issues are reported and assessed: On 6/5/2024, Staff were in-serviced by Administrator and IDT regarding facility abuse prevention and reporting policy, including definitions of abuse and immediate actions needed, identification of sexual abuse and protection of residents, and increasing supervision for a sexually aggressive resident. 3. Immediate action(s) taken to ensure all abuse issues are reported and assessed: Administrator, SSD, and DON interviewed a sample of employees regarding any concerns, or reports, of resident abuse, with emphasis on inappropriate touching. On 6/5/2024 Administrator and DON educated Nurse Aides and Licensed Nurses on documenting behaviors. Behavior documentation will be monitored by the Social Services Director or designee and care plans will be updated as indicated. Staff will be educated on new interventions either verbally or in written form by the Care Plan Coordinator or designee. In the event of any future resident to resident sexual abuse, the perpetrating resident will immediately be placed on 1:1 supervision until primary care, nursing, and psych evaluations can be complete. The outcomes of these evaluations will be used to determine next steps for care and treatment which could include continued 1:1 supervision or the initiation of discharge planning to a facility with a focus on behavior management. 4. Immediate action(s) taken to ensure the facility is continuing to monitor for and address any concerns regarding abuse or neglect. Director of Operations with The [NAME] will meet with department managers to educate regarding their roles and responsibilities related to abuse/neglect prevention, reporting, investigation, and follow-up. All concerns related to abuse/neglect within the facility will be reviewed by the QA team in regularly scheduled meetings, next scheduled for July 25, 2024, as well as through the QAPI process. SSD or Designee with interview 5 residents and 5 staff members, each week for 6 weeks, to ensure no complaints or concerns of abuse have been noted. Medical Director has been notified of IDPH concerns and will continue to participate in the QA process. On 7/2/24 the surveyor confirmed through observation, interview and record review the facility fully implemented all components of its abatement plan and immediacy was removed.
Jun 2024 4 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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

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 provide safe mechanical lift transfers for dependent residents. This...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide safe mechanical lift transfers for dependent residents. This failure affected two of three residents (R1, R4) reviewed for mechanical lift transfers on the sample list of eight. Findings Include: The facility's Safe Handling and Transfers policy dated 12/15/22 documents it is the policy of the facility to ensure that residents are handled and transferred safely to prevent or minimize risks for injury and provide and promote a safe, secure and comfortable experience for the resident while keeping the employees safe in accordance with current standards and guidelines. Mechanical lifts may include equipment such as full body/full mechanical lifts, sit to stand lifts, or ceiling track lifts. Two staff members must be utilized when transferring residents with a mechanical lift. Staff will be educated on the use of safe handling/transfer practices to include use of mechanical lift devices upon hire, annually and as the need arises or changes in equipment occur. 1. R1's Medical Diagnoses list dated May 2024 documents R1 is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and Right Side Hemiplegia. R1's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R1 is cognitively intact and is totally dependent on staff for transfers. On 6/1/24 at 3:42 PM R1 stated staff use the total mechanical lift to transfer him. R1 stated often the staff tell him that they can't find anyone to assist with his transfer and only use one person to complete his mechanical lift transfer. R1 stated he knows they should have two staff present for safety. 2. R4's Medical Diagnoses list dated May 2024 documents R4 is diagnosed with Sepsis, Falls, Amnesia, and Lymphedema. R4's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R4 is cognitively intact and requires substantial/maximum assistance for transfers. On 6/1/24 at 3:19 PM R4 stated staff use the total mechanical lift to transfer her. R4 stated staff can't find anyone to assist with her transfer and only use one person to complete her mechanical lift transfer. R4 stated they should have two staff for safety. On 6/1/24 at 10:12 AM V3 Certified Nurse's Assistant stated the facility doesn't staff enough CNAs to take care of the residents. V3 stated it is hard to find someone to help assist with a mechanical lift transfer so often staff just complete the transfer with one staff member. V3 stated there should be two staff present with all mechanical lift transfers. On 6/1/24 at 4:20 PM V1 Administrator confirmed all mechanical lift transfers should be completed with two staff present in order to safely transfer residents. V1 confirmed staff should never be transferring a resident with just one staff member when two are required.
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 interview and record review the facility failed to provide showers to dependent residents. This failure affected four o...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide showers to dependent residents. This failure affected four of four residents (R1, R3, R6, R7) reviewed for showers on the sample list of eight. Findings Include: The facility's Activities of Daily Living (ADL) policy dated 12/5/22 documents the facility will, based on the resident's comprehensive assessment and consistent with the resident's needs and choices, ensure a resident's abilities in ADLs do not deteriorate unless deterioration is unavoidable. Care and services will be provided for resident bathing. A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living will receive the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene. 1. R1's Medical Diagnoses dated May 2024 documents R1 is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and Right Side Hemiplegia. R1's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R1 is cognitively intact and requires substantial maximum assistance for bathing/showering. The undated Resident Shower Schedule documents R1 is to receive showers on Tuesday and Fridays. R1's Shower Sheets for May 2024 document showers were given on 5/21/24 and 5/28/24. Bed Baths were given on 5/14/24 and 5/18/24. There is no documentation for five of R1's scheduled showers. On 6/1/24 at 3:42 PM R1 stated he was scheduled for a shower yesterday (5/31/24) but staff said they didn't have time so he would get one today, but it is almost 4:00 PM and he still hasn't gotten one. R1 stated this often happens and staff say they are short on Certified Nurses Assistants. 2. R3's Medical Diagnoses dated May 2024 documents R3 is diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety, and Congestive Heart Failure. R3's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R3 is cognitively impaired and requires partial/moderate assistance for bathing/showering. The undated Resident Shower Schedule documents R3 is to receive showers on Mondays and Thursdays. R3's Shower Sheets for May 2024 document showers were given on 5/6/24, 5/9/24, 5/13/24, and refused on 5/16/24. There is no documentation for five of R3's scheduled showers. 3. R6's Medical Diagnoses dated May 2024 documents R6 is diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetes, Asthma, Fibromyalgia, Spondylosis, Muscle Weakness, Anxiety, and Pain. R6's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R6 is cognitively intact and requires substantial/maximum assistance for bathing/showering. The undated Resident Shower Schedule documents R6 is to receive showers on Mondays and Thursdays. R6's Shower Sheets for May 2024 document showers were given on 5/6/24 and 5/9/24. R6 was in the hospital from [DATE] through 5/20/24. There is no documentation for five of R6's scheduled showers. On 6/1/24 at 3:28 PM R6 stated she has not had a shower since before she was in the hospital. She returned back to the facility on 5/20/24 and has had no showers since. R6 stated she is tired of asking for one and the staff always have some excuse. 4. R7's Medical Diagnoses dated May 2024 documents R7 is diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure, Anemia, Dizziness, Pain, Physical Debility, Falls, Shortness of Breath, and Gait and Mobility Abnormalities. R7's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R7 is cognitively intact and requires partial/moderate assistance for bathing/showering. The undated Resident Shower Schedule documents R7 is to receive showers on Wednesdays and Saturdays. R7's Shower Sheets for May 2024 document showers were given on 5/18/24. There is no documentation for eight of R7's scheduled showers. On 6/1/24 at 3:05 PM R7 stated she usually only gets one shower per week and would prefer to get the two she is scheduled to receive. On 6/1/24 at 4:20 PM V1 Administrator confirmed showers are scheduled twice per week. V1 confirmed showers should be offered to residents twice per week and should be documented on Shower Sheets and in the electronic medical record after they are completed.
CONCERN (F) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Deficiency F0725 (Tag F0725)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to staff a sufficient number of nurses' aides on a consistent basis in ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to staff a sufficient number of nurses' aides on a consistent basis in order to provide services to meet the resident's needs safely and in a manner that promotes each resident's rights and well-being. This failure has the potential to affect all 62 residents in the facility. Findings Include: The facility's Activities of Daily Living (ADL) policy dated 12/5/22 documents the facility will, based on the resident's comprehensive assessment and consistent with the resident's needs and choices, ensure a resident's abilities in ADL's do not deteriorate unless deterioration is unavoidable. Care and services will be provided for resident bathing. A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living will receive the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene. The facility's Safe Handling and Transfers policy dated 12/15/22 documents it is the policy of the facility to ensure that residents are handled and transferred safely to prevent or minimize risks for injury and provide and promote a safe, secure and comfortable experience for the resident while keeping the employees safe in accordance with current standards and guidelines. Mechanical lifts may include equipment such as full body/full mechanical lifts, sit to stand lifts, or ceiling track lifts. Two staff members must be utilized when transferring residents with a mechanical lift. Staff will be educated on the use of safe handling/transfer practices to include use of mechanical lift devices upon hire, annually and as the need arises or changes in equipment occur. The facility's Facility assessment dated [DATE] documents the facility will utilize certified nursing aides and licensed nursing staff in order to provide support and care for the residents. . The Resident Census sheet from 6/1/24 documents a total census of 62 residents. 1. R1's Medical Diagnoses dated May 2024 documents R1 is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and Right-Side Hemiplegia. R1's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R1 is cognitively intact, requires substantial maximum assistance for bathing/showering, and is totally dependent on staff for transfers. The undated Resident Shower Schedule documents R1 is to receive showers on Tuesday and Fridays. R1's Shower Sheets for May 2024 document showers were given on 5/21/24 and 5/28/24. Bed Baths were given on 5/14/24 and 5/18/24. There is no documentation for five of R1's scheduled showers. On 6/1/24 at 3:42 PM R1 stated he was scheduled for a shower yesterday (5/31/24) but staff said they didn't have time so he would get one today, but it is almost 4:00 PM and he still hasn't gotten one. R1 stated this often happens and staff say they are short on Certified Nurses Assistants (CNA). R1 stated staff use the total mechanical lift to transfers him. R1 stated often the staff tell him that they can't find anyone to assist with his transfer and only use one person to complete his mechanical lift transfer. R1 stated he knows they should have two staff present for safety. R1 also stated he often waits too long for his call light to be answered- sometimes up to 30 minutes or more. R1 stated there is never enough CNA staff to get all the jobs done. 2. R3's Medical Diagnoses dated May 2024 documents R3 is diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety, and Congestive Heart Failure. R3's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R3 is cognitively impaired and requires partial/moderate assistance for bathing/showering. The undated Resident Shower Schedule documents R3 is to receive showers on Mondays and Thursdays. R3's Shower Sheets for May 2024 document showers were given on 5/6/24, 5/9/24, 5/13/24, and refused on 5/16/24. There is no documentation for five of R3's scheduled showers. 3. R4's Medical Diagnoses list dated May 2024 documents R4 is diagnosed with Sepsis, Falls, Amnesia, and Lymphedema. R4's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R4 is cognitively intact and requires substantial/maximum assistance for transfers. On 6/1/24 at 3:19 PM R4 stated staff use the total mechanical lift to transfers her. R4 stated staff can't find anyone to assist with her transfer and only use one person to complete her mechanical lift transfer. R4 stated they should have two staff for safety. R4 stated there does not seem to be enough staff in order to care for residents properly. R4 stated it takes too long to answer a call light, especially around mealtime. 4. R5's Medical Diagnoses list dated May 2024 documents R5 is diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, and Obesity. R5's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R5 is cognitively intact and requires staff assistance with toileting, showers, and transfers. On 6/1/24 at 2:40 PM R5 stated she often waits 20 minutes to an hour for staff to answer her call light. R5 stated this concern has been brought up in Resident Council many times with no sustained resolution. R5 stated it seems the CNA staff are always short staffed and there has been a few times there were only 2 CNAs at night. R5 also stated due to not enough staff, some days her bed never get made. 5. R6's Medical Diagnoses dated May 2024 documents R6 is diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetes, Asthma, Fibromyalgia, Spondylosis, Muscle Weakness, Anxiety, and Pain. R6's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R6 is cognitively intact and requires substantial/maximum assistance for bathing/showering. The undated Resident Shower Schedule documents R6 is to receive showers on Mondays and Thursdays. R6's Shower Sheets for May 2024 document showers were given on 5/6/24 and 5/9/24. R6 was in the hospital from [DATE] through 5/20/24. There is no documentation for five of R6's scheduled showers. On 6/1/24 at 3:28 PM R6 stated she has not had a shower since before she was in the hospital. She returned back to the facility on 5/20/24 and has had no showers since. R6 stated she is tired of asking for one and the staff always say they don't have time but will do it later and never do. R6 stated she often waits for call lights to be answered up to an hour. R6 stated she has almost had an accident due to waiting too long to be taken to the bathroom. R6 stated there are too little CNA staff on a regular basis. 6. R7's Medical Diagnoses dated May 2024 documents R7 is diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure, Anemia, Dizziness, Pain, Physical Debility, Falls, Shortness of Breath, and Gait and Mobility Abnormalities. R7's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R7 is cognitively intact and requires partial/moderate assistance for bathing/showering. The undated Resident Shower Schedule documents R7 is to receive showers on Wednesdays and Saturdays. R7's Shower Sheets for May 2024 document showers were given on 5/18/24. There is no documentation for eight of R7's scheduled showers. On 6/1/24 at 3:05 PM R7 stated she usually only gets one shower per week and would prefer to get the two she is scheduled to receive. R7 stated she often waits too long for someone to answer her call light and it is very painful and frustrating when you have to use the bathroom but have to wait on a CNA. R7 stated there are too little CNAs on a regular basis. On 6/1/24 at 10:12 AM V3 Certified Nurse's Assistant stated the facility doesn't staff enough CNAs to take care of the residents. V3 stated it is hard to find someone to help assist with a mechanical lift transfer so often staff just complete the transfer with one staff member. V3 stated there should be two staff present with all mechanical lift transfers. V3 stated there should be six CNA staff on day shift and they usually only have four CNAs. V3 stated call lights don't get answered timely and showers don't get done. On 6/1/24 at 10:25 AM V4 CNA stated they do not have enough CNA staff most of the time. When they are short, staffed showers don't get done and residents wait too long for call lights to be answered, especially during mealtimes. On 6/1/24 at 10:38 AM V6 CNA stated they usually have four CNAs during day shift and really need more like six. V6 stated showers don't get done, unsafe transfers occur, and call lights don't get answered timely. On 6/1/24 at 12:19 PM V7 CNA stated they are often short staffed CNAs. When they are short staffed showers can't get done, residents wait a long time for their call lights to be answered, CNAs are rushed with care, and mechanical lift transfers occur with one staff instead of two like they should. On 6/1/24 at 12:37 PM V9 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) stated there are not enough CNA staff on the schedule on a consistent basis. V9 stated the CNA staff are frustrated and people have left because they are tired of working shorthanded. V9 stated the residents complain about call light wait times and showers not being done. V9 stated she believes being short staffed with CNAs puts the residents at risk for more accidents, especially the residents on the Dementia Hall who require increased supervision. On 6/1/24 at 1:12 PM V8 CNA stated they are always short staffed and call lights take too long to answer and showers don't get done all of the time due to being short staffed. V8 stated sometimes they do have to use just one CNA to transfer a resident with a mechanical lift due to there not being enough staff available. On 6/1/24 at 4:20 PM V1 Administrator confirmed showers are scheduled twice per week. V1 confirmed showers should be offered to residents twice per week and should be documented on Shower Sheets and in the electronic medical record after they are completed. V1 confirmed call lights should be answered timely. V1 confirmed all mechanical lift transfers should be completed with two staff present in order to safely transfer residents. V1 confirmed staff should never be transferring a resident with just one staff member when two are required. V1 confirmed the facility is aware of the staffing problem and they are often short CNAs. V1 stated sometimes they don't have enough to schedule six CNAs on day shift and sometimes staff call in. V1 confirmed being short staffed CNAs (direct care staff) can have a significant negative impact on the quality-of-care residents receive. This could affect all residents in the facility.
CONCERN (F) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Deficiency F0727 (Tag F0727)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide eight consecutive hours of Registered Nurse coverage per day...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide eight consecutive hours of Registered Nurse coverage per day. This failure has the potential to affect all 62 residents in the facility. Findings Include: The facility's Facility assessment dated [DATE] documents the facility will utilize licensed nursing staff including those of Registered Nurses (RN) in order to provide support and care for the residents. The May 2024 nurse schedule documents from the dates of 5/22/24 through 5/31/24, there were six days that the facility did not provide RN coverage. These days include 5/22/24, 5/23/24, 5/25/24, 5/26/24, 5/28/24, and 5/29/24. The Resident Census sheet from 6/1/24 documents a total census of 62 residents. On 6/1/24 at 4:20 PM V1 Administrator confirmed six of the last ten days the facility did not provide eight consecutive hours of Registered Nurse coverage per day. V1 also confirmed the current resident census was 62 residents.
Apr 2024 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 observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to notify a resident's representative of a new roommate ...

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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 notify a resident's representative of a new roommate assignment for one of three residents (R1) reviewed for notification of change in the sample of five. Findings include: The Facility's Change of Room or Roommate policy dated 11/24/20, states 4. Prior to making a room change or roommate assignment, all persons involved in the change/assignment, such as residents and their representatives, will be given advanced notice of such a change as is possible. 7. The Social Service designee or Licensed Nurse should inform the resident's sponsor/family in advance of a change in the resident's room or roommate. The Facility's room roster dated 4/29/24, documents R1 and R3 reside in the same room. On 4/29/24 at 10:10 a.m., R1 and R3 were not in their room. This room was observed to have R1 residing in the second bed, closest to the window, and R3 residing in the first bed, closest to the door. R1's electronic medical record documents R1 is an [AGE] year-old resident receiving Hospice Services and has diagnoses which include but not limited to, Cerebral Atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease, and Major Depressive Disorder. R1's Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], documents R1 has severely impaired cognition. R1's medical record does not document R1 or R1's representative were notified of a new roommate assignment taking place on 4/11/24. R3's computerized electronic Census Report documents R3 moved into R1's room on 4/11/24. On 4/29/24 at 12:14 p.m., V4 (R1's Representative) stated she went to visit R1 on 4/14/24 and observed that R1 had a new roommate (R3). V4 stated she was not notified R3 was moving into R1's room. V4 was not aware of the date that R3 moved into R1's room. On 4/29/24 at 2:30 p.m., V6 (Social Service Director) stated all parties are to be notified when there is a room change, including the resident that is receiving the new roommate. V6 stated V4 should have been notified that R3 was moving into R1's room on 4/11/24. On 4/30/24 at 9:40 a.m., V1 (Administrator) stated R1's representative (V4) should have been notified that R1 was getting a new roommate on 4/11/24.
CONCERN (F) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Deficiency F0727 (Tag F0727)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the services of a Registered Nurse (RN) a minimum of eight consecutive hours a day, seven days a week. This failure has the potentia...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the services of a Registered Nurse (RN) a minimum of eight consecutive hours a day, seven days a week. This failure has the potential to affect all 67 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: The Nursing Schedule dated April 2024, documents no RN hours were scheduled or worked on the following dates: 4/13/24, 4/14/24, 4/27/24, and 4/28/24. On 4/30/24 at 1:30 p.m., V1 (Administrator) stated the facility did not have any RN services on 4/13/24, 4/14/24, 4/27/24, and 4/28/24. V1 stated the facility follows the federal regulation and should have a minimum of eight hours of RN services per day. V1 stated at this time, the facility only employs one full time RN that is only scheduled to work the floor. V1 stated the other RNs employed are administrative and are not regularly scheduled to work the weekend shifts. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 802 form dated 4/29/24, provided by V1 (Administrator), documents there are 67 residents residing in the facility.
Apr 2024 1 deficiency 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

Free from Abuse/Neglect (Tag F0600)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview observation and record review, the facility failed to adequately supervise a resident (R4) exhibiting sexually aggressive behaviors, and failed to identify and protect a resident (R...

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Based on interview observation and record review, the facility failed to adequately supervise a resident (R4) exhibiting sexually aggressive behaviors, and failed to identify and protect a resident (R5) from multiple episodes of sexual abuse reviewed for abuse in the sample of five. These failures resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy. While the immediacy was removed on 04/02/24, the facility remains out of compliance at a Severity Level II as additional time is needed to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of their removal plan and quality assurance program. Findings Include: The facility's Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation policy (revised 12/05/22) documents the following: Each resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property and exploitation. 'Abuse' means the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting in physical harm, pain or mental anguish. Abuse also includes deprivation by an individual, including a caretaker, of goods or services that are necessary to attain or maintain physical, mental and psychological well-being. Instances of abuse of all residents, irrespective of any mental or physical condition, cause physical harm, pain or mental anguish. It includes verbal abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse and mental abuse including abuse facilitated or enabled through the use of technology. This same policy documents, Sexual Abuse is non-consensual sexual contact of any type with a resident. This policy also documents under the section titled Prevention of Abuse, Assess, monitor, and develop appropriate plans of care for residents with inappropriate sexual behavior, whether towards staff or other residents. The facility's State Report Incident Investigation (dated 03/04/24) documents the following: On March 4, at approximately 8:20 AM, it was reported by the therapist that she had walked through the dining room and saw that (R4) was attempting to touch (R5) in the area of his lap. Both were sitting in the dining room area after breakfast and no other residents were present. (R4) was leaning in towards (R5) and (R5) was not talking and sitting quietly in his wheelchair. When the therapist intervened and questioned (R4) what they were doing, (R4) stated they were doing nothing wrong and just talking. The therapist took (R4) to the activity room. (R5) was taken to the elevator to go back upstairs to his room where a nurse assessed and found no sign of injury. On March 4, at approximately 9:00 am, Social Worker interviewed both (R4) and (R5). When (R4) was interviewed, she expressed her and (R5) were, 'in love' and doing nothing wrong in the dining room. Educated (R4) regarding the necessary cognitive ability for two residents to give consent before touching each other. (R4) verbalized that she wants (R5) to touch her, and he wants her to touch him. When (R5) was interviewed, he stated, No one touches me, I have no problems. Both POAs (Power of Attorneys) and MD (physician) were notified. On March 4, at approximately 9:40 am, Social Worker interviewed six residents with BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) higher than a 10 and asked if they felt safe and comfortable in the facility and they all said 'yes'. Disposition: The facility cannot find evidence of intent to harm or any negative psycho-social outcomes. The two residents do not reside on the same hall and do not sit together at meals. They will remain separated. Care Plans were updated, and Social Services will monitor residents for any negative psycho-social outcomes. R4's Minimum Data Set Assessment (dated 02/19/24) documents a Brief Interview of Mental Status score of 10, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. R4's current care plan documents the following: (R4) has a potential for behavior problem due to current personal dynamics such as: false statements of staff, rejection of cares, crying, repetitive activities, attention seeking behaviors, noncompliance of cares/facility policy, manipulative behavior towards staff, poor safety awareness, refusal to go to doctor's appointments/hospital or counseling. 02/29/24 - inappropriate behaviors attempting to touch others. R4's Medical Practitioner Progress Note (dated 03/01/24) documents: Chief Complaint: Patient reports feeling anxious all the time with occasional panic attacks. History Of Present Illness: Female with a history of MDD (Major Depressive Disorder), Anxiety and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Per staff, patient requested to go to the hospital to have, 'things removed from her vagina.' Had a stylus in vagina; nursing staff report ER (Emergency Room) doctor documented patient could benefit from a vibrator/safe device to prevent recurrence of foreign objects getting stuck in patient's vagina. No records from hospital visit in EMR (electronic medical record) to review. Per staff, she has history of being inappropriate with other residents, i.e tried to grab another resident's penis in the past. (R4) is seen in her room, sitting in her wheelchair. She reports her mood is 'not good at all.' She shares about the incident. She states she struggles with hyper-arousal/hypersexuality and inserted stylus into her vagina. She states she had multiple inserted into her vagina prior to being sent to the ER. She becomes tearful. She states she has a lot of shame related to this and feels depressed. She requests something to help with her hyper arousal. She also reports feeling anxious all the time with occasional panic attacks. She denies suicidal or homicidal thoughts. She states she does not sleep well at night, because of leg pain and fear that she won't be able to walk again. Appetite is good. No manic or psychotic symptoms reported. Tolerating her medications without side effects reported. In agreement with ER doctor to allow patient to purchase appropriate item to prevent inserting inappropriate objects in her vagina and rectum. Patient is already taking the maximum dose of sertraline, discussed that SSRI/SNRI (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors/Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) can lower libido, but she does not seem to be getting this effect. I think it's fair to trial a higher dose of buspirone to help decrease patient's anxiety and help some of her symptoms. If patient continues to be distressed by her symptoms or becomes inappropriate with another resident again, may need to trial divalproex in the future. No other concerns. On 03/27/24 at 12:45 PM, R4 was sitting in a wheelchair in the basement of the facility near the activity room. R4 was alert to person and place, but could not recall the date. R4 was questioned about recent events, and she stated the following: I am ok. Most of what's happened is my doing. I really don't want to talk about it. I am just a crazy old lady with a horrible sex drive. But I want to be with an adult that's my age and more alert. (R5) is confused. Anything we did was beautiful. He liked it too. When I see him, something sparks. It's nobody's business, and I think he (R5) enjoys sex as much as I do. R5's Minimum Data Set Assessment (dated 02/28/24) documents a Brief Interview of Mental Status score of 6, indicating severe cognitive impairment. R5's current care plan documents the following focus: (R5) is at potential risk for abuse related to Dementia, dependency on staff. On 03/27/24 at 12:30 PM, R5 was sitting in a wheelchair near the facility's front door. R5 was pleasantly confused and could answer simple questions. R5 confirmed that he had just eaten lunch, but could not recall what he had just eaten for lunch when asked. R5 could not recall any recent interactions with R4. R5 stated, yes, when asked if things were going ok, and stated no when asked if he had any issues or concerns. On 03/25/24 at 11:50 PM, V3 (Assistant Director of Nursing) stated, (R4) targets (R5). He (R5) is not cognizant. He cannot give a verbal response that he wants (R4) to do that (touching). (R4's) sexual behavior heightened about 3 weeks ago. She only behaves this way toward (R5), and she has been inappropriate with the two male CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) that currently work here. (R4) has been pulling her shirt up in the lobby in front of (R5). (R5) barley converses and does not like to be bothered. Every time (R4) comes out of her room she looks for (R5). We try to keep them separated, but (R4) can be quick. On 03/25/24 at 12:15 PM, V4 (Activity Director) verified the following written statement documented in R4 and R5's 03/04/24 Incident Investigation: On 03/03/24 at approximately 10:00 AM, I saw (R5) in (R4's) room and they were not talking, just sitting there. I walked in and started moving (R5) out of the room and (R4) said to me 'We are in love and in our own private room.' (R5) was in (R4's) room. I don't know how he got in there. My best guess is (R4) lured (R5) in there. He would not purposefully go into someone's room, but he would follow commands if someone gives him instructions. I removed (R5) from the room at that time. (R4) had been pursuing (R5) for about a month, and I feel like it really heightened about 2 to 3 weeks ago. I feel like it's been a situation where the more you tell her 'no' the more she wants to do it. We have been told to keep them separated, and if (R4) is out of her room, she will find (R5). (R5) is cognitively impaired, so he hasn't seemed bothered by any of this. But you wonder how much he really understands since he is impaired. I've had to separate them a few times this past month, mostly when (R4) has made herself close to (R5). On 03/25/24 at 12:50 PM, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated she has been employed at the facility since January 2024. V2 stated, (R4) has been sexually inappropriate towards (R5). We have been keeping them separated. (R5) is impaired and doesn't know what happening. (R4) does know. I have told her that (R5) doesn't understand being in love with you. He cannot consent. (R4) likes to sleep naked and does what she wants to do. She wants male staff to see her naked. One day she made the comment 'what are you supposed to do when your mind still thinks you're a size 6?' She has only been inappropriate with (R5). This has not occurred with any other male resident. (R5) has been indifferent about all of what's occurred with (R4). I don't even know if any of it has registered. I think if it bothered him, he would be swearing because he swears at staff often during cares. (R4) is attention seeking. She is monitored for behaviors, and it may not be documented as frequently as it occurs because staff has normalized her behaviors after observing her display them so often. R4's Behavior Monitoring and Interventions Report (dated 01/01/24 - 03/27/24) has no documentation of behaviors exhibited throughout this timeframe, with the exception of the following: an episode of grabbing others and public sex acts, both noted on 03/04/24; an episode of express frustration/anger at others and agitation noted on 03/09/24; and an episode of express frustration/anger at others and disruptive sounds noted on 03/17/24. V5's (Certified Nursing Assistant) witness statement noted in the facility's 03/04/24 Incident Investigation documents, (R4) wheeled herself up to (R5) at the table in the lobby. (R4) was crouched over to her side, leaning in towards (R5). I said, '(R4), keep it PG' (parental guidance, some material may not be suitable for children), and she said 'OK.' I continued with my vitals but I kept circling around and watching her and she was inching herself closer to (R5) and then I turned and looked and her shirt was up and he was grabbing her breast. I told (R4) 'that is inappropriate' so I unlocked her wheelchair and moved her closer to the TV. (R4) was upset and shouting that she can have relationships and it is her right. On 03/25/24 at 01:40 PM, V5 verified the above statement and stated this incident occurred on 03/04/24 at approximately 10:00 AM. V5 then stated, I have been on light duty and was sitting at the receptionist desk when this occurred. (R4) has been approaching (R5). She inches up to him and has been sexually inappropriate previously. (R4) will gravitate toward (R5) if she sees him. This has been happening since some time in February. (R5) doesn't get angry or really react at all. He definitely does not have the mental capacity to consent. Once you move (R4) away from him, she will find a way to return. She has said 'it's not a crime to love somebody.' I have told her that her actions out in the open are inappropriate. She has been lifting her shirt up in the front lobby when (R5) is present, and I have had to intervene a few times. I went and mentioned this to (V1, Administrator) in the beginning when it first had started. I wrote a statement about it. (R4) was always lifting up her shirt and (R5) being next to her with his hand there. She would begin touching and rubbing his hand and it would escalate to her shirt lifted up and his hand ends up on her breast. I never witnessed her shirt going up but would catch it once it was up. I would see her display the initial behavior and knew it was going to progress to her shirt up with his hand on her, so I knew to watch closely and be more aware. I never intervened when they were handsy but knew to step in when her shirt was up. She has also tried reaching in (R5's) pants. R4's Custom Alert (dated 03/04/24 and written by V5) documents the following: (R4) was addressed by multiple aides out in the hall to keep it PG and hands to herself. (R4) sneaks in the second eyes are off of her. Her breast was out with another resident's hand up her shirt while (R4) was reaching to (R5's) pants. V6's (Certified Nursing Assistant) witness statement noted in the facility's 03/04/24 incident investigation documents the following: (R4) was trying to hold (R5's) hand and I moved them apart, but she seemed to find him again and we kept an eye on her. On 03/25/24 at 02:25 PM, V6 verified the above statement and stated, She had found her way back to him and I had to separate them again. This was on 03/04/24 around 10:30 AM. (R4) is always the one approaching (R5). She has the awareness and knows she shouldn't be doing what she's doing. If she can see him, you've got to watch her. She's 100% with it and knows right from wrong. V7's (Certified Nursing Assistant) witness statement noted in the facility's 03/04/24 incident investigation documents, I was told she (R4) was trying to get her hands down his (R5) pants and asking him to do the same. On 03/25/24, V7 verified the above witness statement and then stated the following: We tried to keep them separate, but she will go back to him if you don't completely separate them, meaning not just moving her away from him in the same vicinity. She has to be moved to where she cannot see him, like she needs to be taken downstairs for activities. (R4's) behaviors started about two months ago. Initially she made comments. It went from her making these inappropriate comments to talking about doing things to herself. It continued to escalate as she began approaching (R5). On 03/25/24 at 03:05 PM, V1 (Administrator) stated facility staff started realizing that R4 had been getting close to R5, Last month. Mid-February. She was getting real close to (R5). She was whispering and began making sexual comments. She would say things like it's her right to have a boyfriend and 'We are adults. Leave us alone. We're in love.' We explained to (R4) that cognitively, (R5) doesn't understand and he cannot make this type of decision himself. I think she understands what It means for someone to be able to make decisions for themselves. (R4) tends to live in her own little world and was thinking she and (R5) were boyfriend and girlfriend. She also displays attention seeking behavior. She likes attention. She has been sneaky about this she'll look up to see if you're watching her. We had placed her on 15 minute checks after the 03/04/24 incident for 48 hours. We've never implemented one-on-one supervision, but definitely made sure she was in areas of high visibility. I think she has prompted (R5). I can totally see her manipulating the situation, especially with his impaired cognition. He does not grab at anyone else, so for his hands to be in contact with her, she's physically or verbally manipulated the situation somehow. V8's (Certified Nursing Assistant) witness statement noted in the facility's 03/04/24 incident investigation documents, (R4) sits in the lobby with her shirt up and no bra on and just sits there, and there are times family comes in to visit. I ask her to put her shirt down and she acts like she is doing nothing bad. On 03/26/24 at 09:50 AM, V8 verified her witness statement and stated the above occurred on 03/03/24, (R4's) shirt was up and I told her to stop and she said, 'Why? We're in love.' I told the nurse and she told me to separate them. I took (R5) in his room and transferred him into his recliner. All of this started in February. First (R4) was lifting up her shirt. She was sexually inappropriate and it seemed to progress to her constantly attempting to pursue (R5). You could move her to the other end of the lobby and she'd begin making her way back to him. This happened multiple times. Several staff would move (R4) away from (R5) and she would always seem to find her way back to him. I witnessed her with her shirt up twice on 03/03/24, and then again in the dining room about a week later. If (R5) physically had his hands on (R4) it is because she prompted him. (R5) will follow instruction, so I could see (R4) telling him to do things. (R5) does not grab at anyone. If that was the case, he'd be touching others as well. On 03/26/24 at 11:15 AM, V9 (Physical Therapy Assistant) stated she is the individual who witnessed the 03/04/24 incident between R4 and R5. V9 stated, I walked into the dining room and (R4) was talking to (R5). I knew they weren't supposed to be together and they were supposed to be separated. (R4) had been observed being sexually inappropriate with (R5) for a week or two prior to this day. I asked her what she was doing and she said 'nothing.' I told her to keep moving along and she did, but I continued observing. I overheard (R4) ask (R5) to put his hand in her pants, and I immediately intervened. I told her that was inappropriate and pushed her wheelchair to activities. I told (V3, Assistant Director of Nursing) about what had occurred and (V10, Social Service Director) called and spoke with me about the incident later that day, or the following day. On 03/27/24 at 10:30 AM, V11 (Certified Nursing Assistant) verified her witness statement noted on the facility's 03/04/24 incident investigation and stated, I usually work in the dementia unit. I was walking to the dining room for something and out of the corner of my eye I saw (R4) taking her shirt off. I went over and put her shirt back on and explained that she cannot be doing that in the lobby. I saw her doing it again when I was heading back the my unit, so I removed her from the area and pushed her wheelchair over by the CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) that was working. I can't remember who was working that day. On 03/26/24 at 12:10 PM, (V10, Social Service Director) stated, I believe it was mid-February when (R4) started to approach (R5). She was getting in his personal space, and staff was instructed to separate them. She had been hypersexual and began pursuing him. (R5) is cognitively impaired and cannot consent. (R4) knows what she's doing. V10 verified that R4's care plan was updated on 02/29/24 after R4 was observed hypersexual and approaching R5 and, getting in his personal space. On 03/27/24 at 09:55 AM, V1 (Administrator) stated the 03/04/24 abuse allegation investigation regarding R4 and R5 was unsubstantiated, I did not feel like either one had the intent to be malicious. We initiated 15 minute checks on (R4) for 48 hours and placed her in areas of high visibility. I don't like doing one-on-one supervision as it can be upsetting and disruptive to the resident. We attempted to engage (R4) in more activities to redirect her focus. I would do one-on-one supervision if there were concerns about resident safety. This incident wasn't a safety concern. She (R4) wasn't going after all of the residents. (R4) and (R5) rooms are located on different hallways so we could keep them separated. The Immediate Jeopardy was identified on 04/01/24 at 07:45 AM to have begun on 02/29/24 when R4's care plan was updated for R4 displaying inappropriate behaviors of attempting to touch others. V1 (Administrator) and V2 (Director of Nursing) were notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on 04/01/24 at 08:20 AM. The surveyor confirmed through interview, observation and record review that the facility took the following actions to remove the Immediate Jeopardy: On 04/03/24, V1 (Administrator) provided copies of the following In-Service/Meeting Attendance Forms completed on 04/01/24 and 04/02/24 with indication that this training was administered by V1 and V2 (Director of Nursing): Abuse/Neglect Policy/Procedure and Education; Abuse/Neglect In-Service; Abuse: Who to Report Abuse to/What is Abuse; Appropriate Seating for a Resident that Displays Inappropriate Touching and Redirection Tools to Divert Attention to Positive Outcome; and Monitoring Resident Behaviors for Signs and Symptoms of Abuse or Potential for Abuse. These attendance forms confirm all staff working on 04/01/24 and 04/02/24 received the required education. An In-Service Attendance Sheet for staff members not present at the in-services on 04/01/24 or 04/02/24 was also provided and these staff members were called and the education was administered via telephone conversation. On 04/03/24, the following staff members were interviewed and could speak in detail of the recent abuse training that they had received, including the facility's abuse prevention and reporting policy, including definitions of abuse and immediate actions needed, identification of sexual abuse and protection of residents, and increasing supervision for a sexually aggressive resident: V2 (Director of Nursing); V3 (Assistant Director of Nursing); V6, V8, V15, V18, V20 and V21 (Certified Nursing Assistants); V19 (Registered Nurse); V22 (Dietary Manager); V23 (Housekeeping/Laundry); V4 (Activity Director); and V24 (Maintenance). CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) and Licensed Nurses elaborated on the education administered regarding documenting resident behaviors and new behavior interventions. All staff interviewed were able to elaborate on behavioral interventions to utilize with a sexually aggressive resident. On 04/04/24 at 01:27 PM, R4 was lying in bed covered with a sheet. V5 (Certified Nursing Assistant) was sitting in a chair near the doorway to R4's room providing one-to-one supervision. On 04/03/24 at 10:05 AM, R4 was in her room lying in her bed, and V21 (Certified Nursing Assistant) was providing one-to-one supervision. V21 stated, She hasn't wanted to come out of her room much since she's been on one-to-ones. If she decides to go to the dining room for lunch today, she will be seated at a table with other female residents, but I am guessing she will want to eat in her room. R4 was observed eating lunch in her room on 04/03/24 at 12:16 PM. On 04/03/24, V1 (Administrator) provided a copy of the 1:1 Staffing Sheet for R4, which documents one-to-one supervision has been provided to R4 on 04/01/24 - 04/03/24. R4's Progress Note (dated 04/02/24) documents V10 (Social Service Director) contacted psychiatric services for notification of R4's recent behaviors, and an appointment was scheduled for R4 to be evaluated on 04/09/24. R5's Progress Note (dated 04/01/24) documents the following: (V10, Social Service Director) spent some time with (R5) today. No psycho-social distress noted. (R5) was relaxing in his recliner. On 04/03/24 at 11:19 AM, V10 verified the above progress note and stated she will continue monitoring R5 for psycho-social changes. R4 and R5's current care plans were revised on 04/02/24 to reflect the recent abuse concerns, and new behavioral interventions had also been implemented at that time. On 04/03/24, V1 (Administrator) provided copies of Focused Audit Tools, which document V10 (Social Service Director) interviewed five facility staff members and five residents regarding any concerns, or reports of resident abuse, with emphasis on inappropriate touching. V1 also provided a copy of a resident roster containing all residents in the facility with a Brief Interview for Mental Status score of 8 or above, and documents V10 conducted interviews with these residents for any abuse concerns. On 04/03/24, V1 provided a copy of an In-Service Education Attendance sheet with documentation that V26 (Director of Operations) met with the facility's department managers and education regarding their roles and responsibilities related to abuse/neglect prevention, reporting, investigation and follow-up was administered. On 04/03/24, V1 stated the facility has not had any allegations of abuse reported since the allegation involving R4 and R5 on 03/04/24. V1 spoke in detail regarding the following process: In the event of any future resident-to-resident allegation of sexual abuse, the alleged perpetrator resident will immediately be placed on one-to-one supervision until primary care, nursing, and psychiatric evaluations can be completed. The outcomes of these evaluations will be used to determine next steps and treatment which could include continue one-to-one supervision for the initiation of discharge planning to a facility with focus on behavior management. The Interdisciplinary Team will review the circumstances of the allegation to assess whether a root cause can be identified, such as a physiological change. The care plans of residents involved will be updated to reflect the next steps for treatment and staff will receive education on new interventions. On 04/03/24, V1 stated the facility has integrated the focus on abuse/neglect into the facility's QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) process and abuse and neglect will be discussed in detail at the facility's upcoming Quality Assurance meeting, scheduled for 04/18/24. V1 also confirmed V12 (R1's Primary Physician/Medical Director) was notified of all abuse concerns on 04/02/24, and V1 stated that V12 will attend the 04/18/24 meeting, and will continue to participate in the Quality Assurance process.
Jan 2024 3 deficiencies
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Deficiency F0571 (Tag F0571)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on Interview and Record Review the facility failed to ensure a resident's personal funds were not charged for service while receiving Medicaid benefits for one of three residents (R2) reviewed f...

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Based on Interview and Record Review the facility failed to ensure a resident's personal funds were not charged for service while receiving Medicaid benefits for one of three residents (R2) reviewed for billing in the sample of four. Findings include: The facility's Business Office Manager job description, dated 6/2021, documents Position purpose: Leads, guides and directs the financial operations of the healthcare facility in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; local, state and federal regulations, standards and established facility policies and procedures to achieve facility financial goals. Major duties and Responsibilities: Performs daily accounting functions in accordance with current acceptable accounting and cost-reimbursement principles related to skilled and long-term care operations. Ensures facility's billing checks and balances are followed by all team members as required by the facility policy including but not limited to the balancing of the daily census, Medicare triple check prior to billing, etcetera. Maintains a working knowledge of the state long term care Medicaid insurance program, Medicare Part A, B and C insurance program, and private long term care insurance programs. R2's electronic Clinical Census report, printed on 1/8/24, documents R2's original admission date is 7/5/19 and R2 has been on Medicaid since admission. R2's Facility account statement, dated 1/1/24, documents R2 has a past due unpaid balance of $1628.65. On 1/3/24 at 3:15 PM, V9 (Business Office Manager, BOM) stated When I started in April 2022 it showed R2 had a balance owed. Income changes hadn't been done in 2020. So, the new dental premium she had signed up for was not being accounted for in her total amount owed to the facility. That information had not been submitted to Medicaid. So, the facility picked up the difference and it shows she has a past due balance of over $1500. Those are all old charges that complied over time. Her Power of Attorney (V7) has been fighting it the entire time. I've had to deal with this for almost 2 years and I've sent all of the paperwork to our CFO (V15, Chief Financial Officer) and Corporate BOM (V16) and they are saying (R2) owes it. (V7) thinks she doesn't owe it. The previous BOM (V14) didn't update (R2's) income with Medicaid so they (Medicaid and the facility) said she owed like $150 more than what she actually should have each month. It is because she signed up for the new dental plan through Medicaid. When I started, I fixed her income on the Medicaid site, so that's why the accumulation eventually stopped. On 1/8/24 at 11:00 AM, V9 stated For 2021 I was able to change (R2's) income which is why the charges stopped accumulating. We have income changes every year which I am working on now. I am the one who's responsible for going in and making sure that it's correct. It's part of my job as the business office manager. August of 2020 is when her income changed, and I started in April of 2022. It was May of 2022 when I realized her account was not correct and made the changes. So, the accumulation happened from 8/2020-5/2022 and R2 was continuing to be billed for the past due amount. V9 confirmed that R2 has been on Medicaid since admission and did not have any excess income after paying her facility bill and dental plan each month aside from her allotted 30 dollars.
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Report Alleged Abuse (Tag F0609)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to report a resident's missing items as possible misappropriation to the abuse coordinator for one of three residents (R1) review...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to report a resident's missing items as possible misappropriation to the abuse coordinator for one of three residents (R1) reviewed for misappropriation in the sample of four. Findings include: The facility's Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation policy, dated 12/5/22, documents Each resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property and exploitation. This includes but is not limited to freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion and any physical or chemical restraint not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms. Residents must not be subject to abuse by anyone, including, but not limited to; facility staff, other residents, consultants, contractors, volunteers, or staff of other agencies serving the resident, family members, legal guardians, friends or other individuals. The Abuse coordinator in the facility is the Administrator, or facility appointed designee. Report allegations or suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately to: Administrator or designee. This policy also documents Misappropriation of Resident Property means the deliberate misplacement, exploitation, or wrongful, temporary or permanent, use of a resident's belongings or money without the resident's consent. Identification of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation: The facility will consider factors indicating possible abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of residents, including, but not limited to, the following indicators: Resident reports of theft of property, or missing property. Response and Reporting of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation: Anyone in the facility can report suspected abuse to the abuse agency hotline. When abuse, neglect or exploitation is suspected, the employee should: Notify the Administrator or Abuse Coordinator Designee immediately. On 1/4/24 at 10:20 AM, R1 was sitting in his room in bed with his belongings around him. R1 stated he is still missing three blankets that he ordered online. R1 stated One was small, one medium and then a large blanket. I went to the hospital around 11/14/23 for five days and when I returned, they were missing. R1 stated that he talked to V12 (Laundry Supervisor), and she stated she remembered seeing them but couldn't locate them ever again. R1 then stated I'm assuming someone else's bed got them because they didn't get a chance to get labeled. I don't know, maybe the workers took a liking to them. They were probably around 50 dollars that I paid for the three of them and they were really pretty and special to me. On 1/8/24 at 10:15 AM, V13 (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated I have heard that he (R1) has complained of missing blankets. I am not sure if (V1, Administrator) was ever made aware. I just remember him talking to me about it in passing and I said laundry probably has them. It was maybe a couple weeks ago since we talked about them being missing but I didn't go any farther because he told me laundry was already aware. On 1/8/24 at 10:53 AM, V12 (Laundry Supervisor) stated I have had conversations with (R1) about missing blankets. I remember them because they came when he went to the hospital. One said daughter on it. I remember them and they sat on the cart. He didn't say anything until a couple weeks ago. I looked all though the linen and have not found them. I told him they will come through eventually and I will get them back to him, but they have not. They were thin smaller blankets. (V4, Social Service Director) or (V1, Administrator) probably aren't aware. I haven't talked to them about it. (V4) will sometimes buy replacement items if things go missing. (V4) probably doesn't know because (R1) just comes directly to me. We can report them, but I thought we'd find them first. I don't know if they can be replaced. The facility's Abuse allegations and Grievances (completed by V4) for the past three months were reviewed and did not contain any reports or investigations related to R1's missing blankets. On 1/8/24 at 12:20 PM, V1 (Administrator) confirmed she is the facility's abuse coordinator. V1 stated I was not made aware of the blankets being missing for (R1). Typically, the management team is put on look out to find missing items. Anyone on the floor can report the missing items or issue to me or the management team. I was not made aware. I do not have a grievance form or an investigation for misappropriation because we weren't made aware it was a problem.
CONCERN (F) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Safe Environment (Tag F0921)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident hallway ceiling tiles and ceiling exhaust vents were kept clean and without debris. This deficiency has the po...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident hallway ceiling tiles and ceiling exhaust vents were kept clean and without debris. This deficiency has the potential to affect all 57 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: The facility's Maintenance Director job description, dated 6/2021, documents Position Purpose: Directs the day to day activities of the Maintenance department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing the facility, and to assure the facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner. On 1/4/24 at 10:10 AM, the resident hall four was toured with V10 (Maintenance Director). Two separate areas towards the center of the hall contained six exhaust vents each that were surrounded by ceiling tiles. All of the vents contained large amounts of thick gray fuzzy debris and some light brown staining on the metal grids. Four of the drop ceiling tiles surrounding the metal vents contained areas of small speckles of dark gray and black spots that varied in size and intensity of color. V10 confirmed the vents need cleaned and stated the dust on the ceiling tiles can lead to mold developing if the dust gets wet. V10 confirmed the metal vents are for exhaust but are in need of attention. V10 stated I am not sure what the substance on the ceiling tiles is, maybe dust but they need cleaned. On 1/3/24 at 2:30 PM. V4 (Social Service Director) stated residents are being moved when they test positive for COVID-19. V4 stated that at this time the positives are moved to hall four, indicating any resident has the potential to be housed in hall four. The facility's midnight census report, dated 1/3/24, and provided by V1 (Administrator) documents 57 residents currently reside in the facility.
May 2023 3 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Tag F0686)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to change a pressure ulcer dressing as ordered by the phy...

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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 change a pressure ulcer dressing as ordered by the physician for one resident (R10) out of three residents reviewed for pressure ulcers in a sample of 26. Findings include: The facility's Wound Treatment Management policy dated 8/24/22 documents Wound treatments will be provided in accordance with physician orders, including the cleansing method, type of dressing, and frequency of dressing change. R10's wound assessment upon admission dated 4/12/23 documents Stage IV pressure ulcer to left lateral heel measuring 4.2 centimeters (cm) x 3.0 cm x 0.4 cm. R10's wound assessment dated [DATE] documents Stage IV pressure ulcer to left lateral heel measuring 3.7 cm x 2.3 cm x 0.4 cm. R10's Rreatment Administration Record (TAR) dated 5/1/23 through 5/31/23 documents treatments were not completed on 5/10/23 and 5/24/23. R10's physician order sheet dated 4/30/23 documents Cleanse left heel. Apply (biologic debridement agent), calcium alginate, cover with dry dressing everyday shift On 05/25/23 at 11:13 AM, Observation of V8, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), removing R10's left sock to complete a pressure ulcer dressing change. Once V8, LPN, removed R10's sock, there is a bandage covering R10's left heel with the date 5/22/23 written on the top of the bandage. The bandage also appears to be saturated through from wound drainage. V8, LPN, verified the bandage was saturated through and stated, The date does say 5/22. On 5/25/23 at 1:32 PM, V2, Director of Nursing (DON) verified R10's treatments were not completed on 5/23 and 5/24 and stated I spoke to the nurse that worked on 5/23 and she signed the treatment as completed but didn't do the treatment. If the TAR has a blank, it shows the treatment is still open and wasn't completed. If it has initials, that means it was closed as completed. I told her that if she doesn't complete a treatment, then it shouldn't be closed out as completed so the next shift can see that it wasn't completed. She said she closed it out but was going to leave a message for the incoming nurse to complete it, but it never got done.
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 observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to obtain vital signs and a respiratory assessment, failed to ensure respiratory equipment was clean prior to use, and failed to...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to obtain vital signs and a respiratory assessment, failed to ensure respiratory equipment was clean prior to use, and failed to monitor a resident during respiratory treatment for one (R306) of eight residents reviewed during medication administration in a sample of 26. Findings include: The facility's Nebulizer Therapy policy, reviewed 9/22/20, documents Policy: It is the policy of this facility for nebulizer treatments, once ordered, to be administered by nursing staff as directed using proper technique and standard precautions .Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: Care of the Resident .6. Obtain resident's vital signs and perform respiratory assessment to establish a baseline .14. Observe resident during the procedure for any change in condition .Care of the Equipment 1. Clean after each use. 2. Wash hands before handling equipment. 3. Disassemble parts after every treatment. 4. Rinse the nebulizer cup and mouthpiece with sterile or distilled water. 5. Shake off excess water. 6. Air dry on an absorbent towel. 7. Once completely dry, store the nebulizer cup and the mouthpiece in a zip lock bag . R306's current Physician Order Sheet/POS includes an order for Ipratropium-Albuterol Inhalation Solution 0.5-2.5 (3) MG (Milligrams)/3ML (Millimeter) (Ipratropium-Albuterol), 3 ml inhale orally four times a day related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With (Acute) Exacerbation. On 05/24/23, at 11:06am, R306 was lying in bed. Located on R306's bedside table is a nebulizer machine with a facemask, nebulizer cup, and tubing still attached. V6 Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN disassembled R306's used nebulizer equipment, put Ipratropium Bromide Albuterol solution in the cup, helped R306 put the facemask on, then turned on the nebulizer machine which started R306's treatment. V6 left R306's room. V6 did not perform auscultation of R306's lungs or check R306's vital signs prior to starting the respiratory treatment. On 05/24/23, at 11:24am, V6 returned to R306's room, shut off the nebulizer machine, then helped R306 remove the facemask. On 05/24/23, at 11:30am, V6 stated that V6 typically only listens to the lungs after a nebulizer treatment, but not prior to the treatment. V6 confirmed that V6 did not take R306's vital signs prior to the treatment. V6 is unsure as to whether R306's nebulizer mask and chamber were rinsed out after R306's previous treatment. On 05/24/23, at 3:25pm, V2 Director of Nursing/DON stated that the nurse is expected stay in the room during the respiratory treatment, take vitals and perform a respiratory assessment prior to the treatment, and place the rinsed nebulizer equipment in a plastic bag after air drying.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0699 (Tag F0699)

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 screen eight (R7, R11, R22, R24, R30, R39, R44, and R306) residents...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to screen eight (R7, R11, R22, R24, R30, R39, R44, and R306) residents for trauma, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorders), and/or cultural preferences in a sample of 26. Findings include: Facility Trauma Informed Care policy, dated 12/20/22, documents It is the policy of this facility to provide care and services which are delivered using approaches which are culturally-competent, account for experiences and preferences, and address the needs of trauma survivors by minimizing triggers and/or re-traumatizations. The facility will use a multi-pronged approach to identifying a resident's history of trauma as well as his or her cultural preferences. Facility Social Services Designee job description, dated June 2021, documents Position Purpose: Assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the overall operation of the facility's Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and the facility's established policies and procedures. 1. R22's medical record documents R22 was admitted on [DATE], and has no documentation R22 was screened for trauma, PTSD, and/or cultural preferences. 2. R7's medical record documents R7 was admitted on [DATE], and has no documentation R7 was screened for trauma, PTSD, and/or cultural preferences. 3. R11's medical record documents R11 was admitted on [DATE], and has no documentation R11 was screened for trauma, PTSD, and/or cultural preferences. 4. R30's medical record documents R30 was admitted on [DATE], and has no documentation R30 was screened for trauma, PTSD, and/or cultural preferences. 5. R39's medical record documents R39 was admitted on [DATE] and has no documentation R39 was screened for trauma, PTSD, and/or cultural preferences. 6. R24's medical record documents R24 was admitted on [DATE], and has no documentation R24 was screened for trauma, PTSD, and/or cultural preferences. 7. R44's medical record documents R44 was admitted on [DATE], and has no documentation R44 was screened for trauma, PTSD, and/or cultural preferences. 8. R306's medical record documents R306 was admitted on [DATE], and has no documentation R306 was screened for trauma, PTSD, and/or cultural preferences. On 5/25/23 at 11:35 AM, V1 Administrator stated, We don't have everyone screened for PTSD, we just found out everyone needs screened for that today, we will get to it but not everyone has been screened here, and social service is responsible for that. On 5/25/23 at 11:46 AM, V7 Social Services Director/SSD stated I have not been doing the screening for anyone for PTSD, trauma, or cultural preferences. I just found out that needs to be done. On 5/25/23 at 2:05 PM, V1 Administrator and V2 DON/Director of Nursing both stated they did not have any PTSD, trauma, or cultural preferences assessments on R22, R7, R11, R30, R39, R24, R44, and R306, and there should be.
Apr 2022 22 deficiencies 2 IJ (1 affecting multiple)
CRITICAL (J)

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Free from Abuse/Neglect (Tag F0600)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an ambulatory resident with a history of known aggressive behaviors was monitored to prevent resident to resident verba...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an ambulatory resident with a history of known aggressive behaviors was monitored to prevent resident to resident verbal and physical abuse and failed to ensure residents were free of resident to resident verbal and physical abuse for three of four residents (R31, R34, R51) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 41. This failure resulted in R51 and R31 calling R34 a name using foul language, R34 wandering into R51's room and attempting to lift R51 out of R51's wheelchair resulting in R51 being fearful of R34. This failure also resulted in R34 wandering into R31's room, placing R34's hands on R31, attempting to pull R31 out of R31's room and then shoving R31 in the back. These failures resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy. While the Immediacy was removed on 4/14/22. The Facility remains out of compliance at a severity level II while the Facility continues to monitor the effectiveness of education and training on abuse prevention, reporting, and protecting a vulnerable population including conducting an investigation. Findings include: The facility's Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation policy, revised, 6/8/20, states, Each resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property and exploitation. This includes but is not limited to freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion and any physical or chemical restraint not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms. Residents must not be subject to abuse by anyone, including, but not limited to: facility staff, other residents, consultants, contractors, volunteers or staff of other agencies serving the resident, family members, legal guardians, friends, or other individuals. Definitions: 2. Abuse means the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish. Abuse also includes the deprivation by an individual, including a caretaker, of goods or services that are necessary to attain or maintain physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Instances of abuse of all residents, irrespective of any mental or physical condition, cause physical harm, pain, or mental anguish. It includes verbal abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and mental abuse including abuse facilitated or enabled through the use of technology. Willful means the individual deliberately, not that the individual must have intended to inflict injury or harm. 3. Verbal abuse means the use of oral, written, or gestured language that willfully includes disparaging and derogatory terms to residents or their families, or within hearing distance regardless of their age, ability to comprehend, or disability. 5. Physical Abuse includes but not limited to hitting, slapping, pinching and kicking. It also includes controlling behavior through corporal punishment. R34's Facesheet documents R34 with diagnoses to include but not limited to: unspecified dementia with behavioral disturbance, cognitive communication deficit, anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder. R34's Brief Interview for Mental Status documents R34 with severe cognitive impairment. R34's Wandering Risk Assessment, dated 12/2/21, documents R34 as a high risk for wandering. R34's current Care Plan, states, I wander with no rationale purpose, seemingly oblivious to needs or safety due to Dementia. Remove/redirect resident from other resident's rooms and/or unsafe situations or nonresident areas. This same Care Plan states, (R34) is/has potential to be verbally/physically aggressive r/t (related to) Anger, Dementia, Poor Impulse Control. R34's Nursing Notes on 3/17/22 documents R34 to be agitated and combative with staff. R34's Health Status Note on 4/1/22 at 12:14 P.M., states, (R34) becoming increasingly agitated. Took PRN (as needed) Xanax approx. (approximately) 20 min. (minutes ago). (R34) hit CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) in the face when CNA attempting to redirect d/t (due to) resident frequently trying to go into other resident's rooms. R34's initial State Report form, (undated), provided by V1/Administrator on 4/7/22, documents on 3/19/22, R34 allegedly lifted another resident's chair (R51), scaring the resident and an investigation was initiated. R34's five-day follow-up report to the local state agency states, On 4/6/22, (V1/Administrator) informed by (V4/Director of Business Office Development) of possible incident between (R34) and (R51) that occurred on 3/19/22. Reported that (R34) lifted (R51's) wheelchair and scared (R51). This same report documents on 4/7/22 around 3:00 P.M., V23 (Resident Aide) telling V1 that on second shift (R34) was in (R51's) room and (R34) tried lifting (R51's) wheelchair while (R51) was sitting in it. (V23) also stated that (R34) laid on the floor of (R51's) room and (V23) had to get a nurse to come in and help get (R34) out of (R51's) room. (V1) spoke to (V24/Certified Nursing Assistant) on 4/7/22. (V24) stated (V24) does recall helping (V23) redirect (R34) out of (R51's) room. (R34) had entered (R51's) room through the joined bathroom. (R51) had stated that (R34) lifted (R51's) wheelchair. (V1) spoke to (R51) on 4/9/22. (R51) stated that (R34) raised (R51's) wheelchair while (R51) was in the wheelchair and it scared her. (R51) says she feels safe now that (R34) has been moved to another hallway. Disposition: On 4/9/22, the IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) discussed the altercation between (R34) and (R51) and implemented intervention of staffing 1:1 (one on one) and room change for (R34). R34's initial State Report form, (undated), provided by V1/Administrator on 4/7/22, documents on 3/19/22, R34 allegedly hit another resident (R31) and an investigation was initiated. R34's five day follow-up report to the local state agency states, On 4/6/22, (V1) informed by (V4) of possible incident between (R34) and (R31) that occurred on 3/19/22. Staff member (V23) stated that (R34) hit (R31) in the hallway. This same report states, (V1) spoke to (V23) by phone on 4/7/22 around 3:00 P.M., (V23) stated that (V23) observed (R34) hit (R31) on her back. On April 9, 2022, (V1) and (V2/Director of Nursing) watched the video footage of Hall 5 security camera from Saturday, March 19, 2022 .The camera showed that at 5:54 P.M., (R34) walks into (R31's) room, (R34) guides (R31) out of her room into the hallway, the guide was by (R31's) arms, then (R34) lightly shoves (R31's) back .There was no harm observed but the shove from (R34) was intentional. Disposition: On 4/9/22, the IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) discussed the altercation between (R34) and (R51) and implemented intervention of staffing 1:1 (one on one) and room change for (R34). On 4/6/22 at 8:32 A.M., R34 was observed in R34's room in R34's wheelchair, R34 entered the bathroom that is shared with R51. R34 then exited the bathroom on R51's side of the room and went into the hallway through R51's doorway. At this time, R51 stated, Get her away from me, she's trying to kill me. She scares me. No staff was present in the hallway at this time. On 4/6/22 at 9:11 A.M., R51 was sitting in R51's wheelchair. A test of the door alarms with R51's electronic wandering device was being conducted alongside V18 (Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA). R51 repeatedly asked about the whereabouts of R34 and why R34 acts the way R34 does. R51 stated, I shouldn't say that I know why she does that. It just scares me. Can't (R34) get out of here? On 4/6/22 at 9:15 A.M., V18 (Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA) stated, R34 and R51 do not get along. V18 stated there was an incident approximately one month ago when R34 came and tried to lift R51 out R51's chair. V18 stated, (R34) is strong and when she's mad, it's not good. V18 verified R34 is already on 15-minute checks. On 4/7/22 at 12:45 P.M., V4 (Director of Business Development) stated that when performing staff interviews about R34 lifting R51 out of R51's chair (on 3/19/22), V4 also found that staff reported to V4 that R34 hit R31 after R31 called R34 a b***h that same day (3/19/22). On 4/8/22 at 4:40 P.M., R7 stated, About a month ago, (R51) was sitting in her wheelchair in (R51's) room. (R34) came over there and grabbed a hold of (R51's) wheelchair (that R51 was sitting in) and started pulling and lifting it up. (R51) started yelling for help at that time. I would say it lasted about a minute. R7's Brief Interview for Mental Status, dated 1/20/22, documents R7 is cognitively intact without memory impairments. On 04/08/22 at 10:11 A.M., R51 stated, I was in my room listening to my music (on 3/19/22) and (R34) came into my room and lifted the back of my wheelchair up three times. I thought (R34) was going to kill me. I was so damn scared. I went and ate with (R36) because I was so scared. I didn't want to go to the dining room without someone or be alone in my room. (R34) shouldn't still be allowed to mingle around me. It hasn't happened again since. I keep my eye on (R34). I'm sure (R34) would like to get a hold of me again. (R34) wasn't always my neighbor. People have wrote stuff down about this before, no one has done anything. I'm so scared of her. They told me she was going to be leaving, but she never does. I wish she wasn't right next to me. On 4/8/22 at 12:48 P.M., V24 (Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA) stated, I was there on 3/19/22 when (R34) tried to pick (R51) out of the wheelchair. It was probably around 3:00 P.M. or 3:30 P.M., before supper. I was at the nursing station, and I heard some commotion. I was not assigned to that hallway. I helped get (R34) out of (R51's) room. (R51) was very mad. (R51) said she didn't want to deal with that anymore and that she shouldn't have to. I believe (V23/Resident Aide) told the nurse. I don't remember who the nurse was. I did not tell (V1/Administrator) but it should be reported right away. On 4/8/22 at 3:28 P.M., V23 (Resident Aide) stated, On second shift on the weekend, (3/19/22), I was keeping an eye on (R34). I was the 1:1 for (R31). I heard (R51) yell, 'Get this B***h out before I kill her.' (R34) was grabbing (R51's) wheelchair and trying to get (R51) out of the chair. (R34) then sat in (R51's) recliner chair in (R51's) room. (R51) asked (R34) to get out of the chair and (R34) said, 'I'm not going anywhere.' It took three of us to get (R34) out of (R51's) room. We went through the shared bathroom to get (R34) back into her own room. (R51) called (R34) a B-word and I think that is what triggered her. Once (R51) said the B-word is when (R34) got aggressive. (R31) also called (R34) a B-word and (R34) smacked (R31) that same day. (R51) is scared of (R34) now because of the way (R34) picked (R51) up. Every time I go in that hallway, (R51) asks me if (R34) is around. I reported all of this to (V1/Administrator) the next day. On 4/8/22 at 5:03 P.M., V1 (Administrator) stated, The staff should have called me right away. It says right on the outside of my door that I am the Abuse Coordinator and I even carry an abuse phone and the phone number is posted as well. We just in-serviced staff on who the abuse coordinator was and when to call in mid-February (2022). Waiting until the next day (to report potential abuse) is unacceptable. I would have come right in. I didn't know anything about this. We are going to discuss the best placement for (R34). We have to look at the census. (V4/Director of Business Development) first made me aware of this incident with (R34) the day before yesterday (4/6/22). (R34) wanders. Someone should always be with (R34). There should be some sort of documentation of (R34's) behavior in (R34's) medical record (about the 3/19/22 incident) and there is not. At this same time, V1 verified no new interventions or changes (after the 3/19/22 incident) have been put into place to keep other residents safe from R34. On 4/9/22 at 10:35 A.M., V31 (Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA) stated that R34 can be violent to anyone and everyone. On 4/9/22 at 3:30 P.M., After watching video surveillance, V1 verified on 3/19/22 that, R34 grabbed hold of the back of R51's wheelchair after wandering into R51's room, R34 wandered into R31's room, R34 shoved R31, and R34 then wandered again into R51's room. On 4/9/22 at 3:55 P.M., R36 stated, It's been several weeks ago now, but I was in my room about to go out the door. (R51's) room is right across from mine, so I can see everything. I believe (R34) came into (R51's) room from the bathroom door. (R34) was behind (R51) and lifted her chair a few times where (R51) slid just about out. (R34) does impulsive things. (R51) was yelling for help and saying 'stop, stop.' (R34) finally let (R51) go. The staff came and tried to get (R34) out of (R51's) room. (R51) was so scared. (R51) didn't want to be around her. (R51) was scared that (R34) would come through her bathroom door again. (R51) went to lunch (in the dining room) with me a couple times. I think because (R51) was too scared to stay there and see (R34). R36's Brief Interview for Mental Status, dated 2/23/22, documents R36 is cognitively intact without memory impairments. The Immediate Jeopardy was identified on 4/12/22. The Immediate Jeopardy began on 3/19/22 after R34 wandered into R51's room and placed R34's hands on R51's wheelchair while R51 was sitting in it and attempted to lift R51's chair. That same day, R34 then wandered into R31's room, pulled R31 out of R31's room and then R34 shoved R31 in the back. On 4/12/22 at 4:25 P.M. V1 (Administrator) was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy. On 4/14/22, the surveyor confirmed through observation, interview and record review the facility took the following actions to remove the Immediate Jeopardy: 1. On 4/9/22, R34 was moved to another hallway and placed on 1:1 (one to one) with staff. V1 (Administrator) and V2 (Director of Nursing) communicated altercation between R34 and R51 and R34 and R31 to floor staff and reason for implementation of 1:1 and room move. R34's Care Plan reviewed and updated with 1:1 supervision. 2. V6 (Social Service Director) V1 or designee will meet with R51 at least three times per week for four weeks to provide psychosocial support. 3. On 4/12/22, V1 was in-serviced by V22 (Vice President of Operations) on Resident Abuse Prevention and Reporting-Protecting a vulnerable population (including completion of pre/posttest) and Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-Conducting an Investigation in a Skilled Nursing Facility (including completion of pre/posttest). 4. On 4/12/22, the facility began in-service with all staff on Resident Abuse Prevention and Reporting-Protecting a Vulnerable Population (including completion of pre/posttest). In-service completion date of 4/14/22. 5. On 4/13/22, all managers received in-service Resident Abuse Prevention and Reporting-Protecting a vulnerable population (including completion of pre/posttest) and Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-Conducting an Investigation in a Skilled Nursing Facility (including completion of pre/posttest). 6. All abuse reports and investigations will be discussed with and reviewed by V4 prior to submission to the local state agency to ensure completion of Abuse Investigation Protocol Checklist.
CRITICAL (K)

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Investigate Abuse (Tag F0610)

Someone could have died · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to immediately supervise a confused, wandering resident (R34) with a history of aggressive behaviors and implement new interventi...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to immediately supervise a confused, wandering resident (R34) with a history of aggressive behaviors and implement new interventions after a resident to resident (R34 and R51) physical altercation occurred and failed to protect residents in the facility, including (R7, R31,R36, R46, R39, R51) who reside on the same hallway as R34, from further abuse and potential abuse during the course of an open investigation. This failure resulted in R34 having continued access to residents in the facility, including R31 who R34 physically pulled and shoved hours after R34's previous altercation with R51 on 3/19/22. This failure also resulted in R34 and R51 continuing to have bedrooms that were connected with a shared bathroom. R51 remained fearful of repeated abuse from R34. R34 continued to wander throughout the facility, including into R51's room. These failures resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy. While the Immediacy was removed on 4/14/22 the facility remains out of compliance at a severity level II while the Facility continues to monitor the effectiveness of education and training on abuse prevention, reporting, and protecting a vulnerable population including conducting an investigation. Findings include: The facility's Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation policy, revised, 6/8/20, states, Each resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property and exploitation. This includes but is not limited to freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion and any physical or chemical restraint not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms. Residents must not be subject to abuse by anyone, including, but not limited to: facility staff, other residents, consultants, contractors, volunteers or staff of other agencies serving the resident, family members, legal guardians, friends, or other individuals. Definitions: 2. Abuse means the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish. Abuse also includes the deprivation by an individual, including a caretaker, of goods or services that are necessary to attain or maintain physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Instances of abuse of all residents, irrespective of any mental or physical condition, cause physical harm, pain, or mental anguish. It includes verbal abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and mental abuse including abuse facilitated or enabled through the use of technology. Willful means the individual deliberately, not that the individual must have intended to, inflict injury or harm. 3. Verbal abuse means the use of oral, written, or gestured language that willfully includes disparaging and derogatory terms to residents or their families, or within hearing distance regardless of their age, ability to comprehend, or disability. 5. Physical Abuse includes but not limited to hitting, slapping, pinching and kicking. It also includes controlling behavior through corporal punishment. Procedure: 5. Prevention of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation-a. Train staff in appropriate interventions to deal with aggressive and/or catastrophic reactions by residents. b. Observe resident behavior and their reaction to other residents, roommates, tablemates. c. Place residents in accommodations and environments that help keep them calm. e. Respond to all allegations or questions of abuse by residents, family members, employees or visitors. f. Take appropriate actions when abuse, neglect, or exploitation is suspected. k. Assess, monitor and develop appropriate plans of care for residents with needs and behaviors which might lead to conflict or neglect, such as residents with a history of aggressive behaviors, residents who have behaviors such as entering other resident's rooms, residents with self-injurious behaviors, residents with communication disorders and those that require heavy nursing care and/or are totally dependent on staff. 8. Resident Protection after Alleged Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation-The facility will make efforts to protect all residents after alleged abuse, neglect and/or exploitation. Examples of ways to protect a resident from harm during an investigation of abuse, neglect and exploitation may include, but are not limited to: a. Temporary (less than 24 hours) separation from other residents if a resident's behavior poses a threat of abuse or violence. b. Temporary or permanent room or roommate change, where incompatibility creates the potential for abuse. e. Temporary one on one supervision of a resident. f. Engage a resident in diversionary activities j. increased supervision of staff and residents 9. Response and Reporting of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation: Anyone in the facility can report suspected abuse to the abuse agency hotline. When abuse, neglect or exploitation is suspected, the employee should: a. Respond to the needs of the resident and protect them from further incident (document). 14. In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the facility must: c. Prevent further potential abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment while the investigation is in process. The facility's Compliance with Reporting Allegations of Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation policy, dated 1/1/20, states, Policy: It is the policy of this facility to report all allegations of abuse/neglect/exploitation or mistreatment, including injuries of unknown sources and misappropriation of resident property are reported immediately to the Administrator of the facility and to other appropriate agencies in accordance with current state and federal regulations within prescribed timeframes. Compliance Guidelines: The facility will provide resident, families and staff information on how and to whom they may report concerns, incidents, and grievances without the fear of retribution, and will provide feedback regarding the concerns that have been expressed. The facility will identify, correct and intervene in situations in which abuse, neglect and/or misappropriation of resident property is more likely to occur. 7. Protection: The facility will protect residents from harm during an investigation. R34's Facesheet documents R34 with diagnoses to include but not limited to: unspecified dementia with behavioral disturbance, cognitive communication deficit, anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder. R34's Brief Interview for Mental Status documents R34 with severe cognitive impairment. R34's Wandering Risk Assessment, dated 12/2/21, documents R34 as a high risk for wandering. R34's current Care Plan, states, I wander with no rationale purpose, seemingly oblivious to needs or safety due to Dementia. Remove/redirect resident from other resident's rooms and/or unsafe situations or nonresident areas. This same Care Plan documents (R34) is/has the potential to be verbally/physically aggressive related to Anger, Dementia, Poor Impulse Control and on 11/23/21, 15-minute checks were initiated. R34's Nursing Notes on 3/17/22 documents R34 to be agitated and combative with staff. R34's Health Status Note on 4/1/22 at 12:14 P.M., states, (R34) becoming increasingly agitated. Took PRN (as needed) Xanax approx. (approximately) 20 min. (minutes ago). (R34) hit CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) in the face when CNA attempting to redirect d/t (due to) resident frequently trying to go into other resident's rooms. R34's initial State Report form, (undated), provided by V1/Administrator on 4/7/22, documents on 3/19/22, R34 allegedly lifted another resident's chair (R51), scaring the resident and an investigation was initiated. R34's five-day follow-up report to the local state agency states, On 4/6/22, (V1/Administrator) informed by (V4/Director of Business Office Development) of possible incident between (R34) and (R51) that occurred on 3/19/22. Reported that (R34) lifted (R51's) wheelchair and scared (R51). This same report documents on 4/7/22 around 3:00 P.M., V23 (Resident Aide) telling V1 that on second shift (R34) was in (R51's) room and (R34) tried lifting (R51's) wheelchair while (R51) was sitting in it. (V23) also stated that (R34) laid on the floor of (R51's) room and (V23) had to get a nurse to coming and help get (R34) out of (R51's) room. (V1) spoke to (V24/Certified Nursing Assistant) on 4/7/22. (V24) stated (V24) does recall helping (V23) redirect (R34) out of (R51's) room. (R34) had entered (R51's) room through the joined bathroom. (R51) had stated that (R34) lifted (R51's) wheelchair. (V1) spoke to (R51) on 4/9/22. (R51) stated that (R34) raised (R51's) wheelchair while (R51) was in the wheelchair and it scared her. (R51) says she feels safe now that (R34) has been moved to another hallway. Disposition: On 4/9/22, the IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) discussed the altercation between (R34) and (R51) and implemented intervention of staffing 1:1 (one on one) and room change for (R34). R34's initial State Report form, (undated), provided by V1/Administrator on 4/7/22, documents on 3/19/22, R34 allegedly hit another resident (R31) and an investigation was initiated. R34's five-day follow-up report to the local state agency states, On 4/6/22, (V1) informed by (V4) of possible incident between (R34) and (R31) that occurred on 3/19/22. Staff member (V23) stated that (R34) hit (R31) in the hallway. This same report states, (V1) spoke to (V23) by phone on 4/7/22 around 3:00 P.M., (V23) stated that (V23) observed (R34) hit (R31) on her back. On April 9, 2022, (V1) and (V2/Director of Nursing) watched the video footage of Hall 5 security camera from Saturday, March 19, 2022 .The camera showed that at 5:54 P.M., (R34) walks into (R31's) room, (R34) guides (R31) out of her room into the hallway, the guide was by (R31's) arms, then (R34) lightly shoves (R31's) back .There was no harm observed but the shove from (R34) was intentional. Disposition: On 4/9/22, the IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) discussed the altercation between (R34) and (R51) and implemented intervention of staffing 1:1 (one on one) and room change for (R34). Throughout the days of 4/5/22-4/8/22, R34 and R51's room were connected by a shared bathroom. On 4/6/22 at 8:32 A.M., R34 was observed in R34's room in R34's wheelchair, R34 entered the bathroom that is shared with R51. R34 then exited the bathroom on R51's side of the room and went out into the hallway out R51's doorway. At this time, R51 stated, Get her away from me, she's trying to kill me. She scares me. No staff was present in the hallway at this time. On 4/6/22 at 9:11 A.M., R51 was sitting in R51's wheelchair. A test of the door alarms with R51's electronic wandering device was being conducted alongside V18 (Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA). R51 repeatedly asked about the whereabouts of R34 and why R34 acts the way R34 does. R51 stated, I shouldn't say that I know why she does that. It just scares me. Can't (R34) get out of here? On 4/6/22 at 9:15 A.M., V18 (Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA) stated, R34 and R51 do not get along. V18 stated there was an incident approximately one month ago when R34 came and tried to lift R51 out R51's chair. V18 stated, (R34) is strong and when she's mad, it's not good. V18 verified R34 is already on 15-minute checks. On 4/7/22 at 12:45 P.M., V4 (Director of Business Development) stated that when performing staff interviews about R34 lifting R51 out of R51's chair (on 3/19/22), V4 also found that staff reported to V4 that R34 hit R31 after R31 called R34 a b***h that same day (3/19/22). On 04/08/22 at 10:11 A.M., R51 stated, I was in my room listening to my music (on 3/19/22) and (R34) came into my room and lifted the back of my wheelchair up three times. I thought (R34) was going to kill me. I was so damn scared. I went and ate with (R36) because I was so scared. I didn't want to go to the dining room without someone or be alone in my room. (R34) shouldn't still be allowed to mingle around me. It hasn't happened again since. I keep my eye on (R34). I'm sure (R34) would like to get a hold of me again. (R34) wasn't always my neighbor. People have wrote stuff down about this before, no one has done anything. I'm so scared of her. They told me she was going to be leaving, but she never does. I wish she wasn't right next to me. On 4/8/22 at 12:48 P.M., V24 (Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA) stated, I was there on 3/19/22 when (R34) tried to pick (R51) out of the wheelchair. It was probably around 3:00 P.M. or 3:30 P.M., before supper. I was at the nursing station, and I heard some commotion. I was not assigned to that hallway. I helped get (R34) out of (R51's) room. (R51) was very mad. (R51) said she didn't want to deal with that anymore and that she shouldn't have to. I believe (V23/Resident Aide) told the nurse. I don't remember who the nurse was. I did not tell (V1/Administrator) but it should be reported right away. On 4/8/22 at 3:28 P.M., V23 (Resident Aide) stated, On second shift on the weekend, (3/19/22), I was keeping an eye on (R34). I was the 1:1 for (R31). I heard (R51) yell, 'Get this B***h out before I kill her.' (R34) was grabbing (R51's) wheelchair and trying to get (R51) out of the chair. (R34) then sat in (R51's) recliner chair in (R51's) room. (R51) asked (R34) to get out of the chair and (R51) said, 'I'm not going anywhere.' It took three of us to get (R34) out of (R51's) room. We went through the shared bathroom to get (R34) back into her own room. (R51) called (R34) a B-word and I think that is what triggered her. Once (R51) said the B-word is when (R34) got aggressive. (R31) also called (R34) a B-word and (R34) smacked (R31) that same day. (R51) is scared of (R34) now because of the way (R34) picked (R51) up. Every time I go in that hallway, (R51) asks me if (R34) is around. I reported all of this to (V1/Administrator) the next day. On 4/8/22 at 4:40 P.M., R7 stated, About a month ago, (R51) was sitting in her wheelchair in (R51's) room. (R34) came over there and grabbed a hold of (R51's) wheelchair (that R51 was sitting in) and started pulling and lifting it up. (R51) started yelling for help at that time. I would say it lasted about a minute. R7's Brief Interview for Mental Status, dated 1/20/22, documents R7 is cognitively intact without memory impairments. On 4/9/22 at 10:35 A.M., V31 (Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA) stated that R34 can be violent to anyone and everyone. On 4/8/22 at 5:03 P.M., V1 (Administrator) stated, The staff should have called me right away. It says right on the outside of my door that I am the Abuse Coordinator and I even carry an abuse phone and the phone number is posted as well. We just in-serviced staff on who the abuse coordinator was and when to call in mid-February (2022). Waiting until the next day (to report potential abuse) is unacceptable. I would have come right in. I didn't know anything about this. We are going to discuss the best placement for (R34). We have to look at the census. (V4/Director of Business Development) first made me aware of this incident with (R34) the day before yesterday (4/6/22). (R34) wanders. Someone should always be with (R34). There should be some sort of documentation of (R34's) behavior in (R34's) medical record (about the 3/19/22 incident) and there is not. At this same time, V1 verified no new interventions or increased supervision had been put into place to keep other residents safe from R34 and verified that R34 and R51's rooms remain connected with a shared bathroom. On 4/9/22 at 3:30 P.M., After watching video surveillance, V1 verified on 3/19/22 that, R34 grabbed hold of the back of R51's wheelchair after wandering into R51's room, R34 wandered into R31's room, R34 shoved R31, and R34 then wandered again into R51's room. As of 4/7/22 at 3:30 P.M., R31, R34, nor R51's medical record did not contain any documentation regarding any of the above altercations on 3/19/22 occurring or any added/increased interventions being implemented. On 4/9/22 at 10:13 A.M., V4 (Director of Business Development) stated in the evening of 4/8/22, R34 was placed on 1:1 (one on one) supervision and moved from the 500 hallway to the 200 hallway. On 4/9/22 at 12:26 P.M., V1 provided written resident interviews that V1 had obtained during the course of V1's investigation into the alleged abuse between R34 and R51 on 3/19/22. This form documents R51 was interviewed on 4/9/22 at 10:44 A.M. by V1 and documents R51 told V1 that R51 does not feel safe when R34 wanders into R51's room, R34 lifted up R51's wheelchair and it scared R51, and that R51 feels safe now that R34 has been moved. On 4/9/22 at 3:55 P.M., R36 stated, It's been several weeks ago now, but I was in my room about to go out the door. (R51's) room is right across from mine, so I can see everything. I believe (R34) came into (R51's) room from the bathroom door. (R34) was behind (R51) and lifted her chair a few times where (R51) slid just about out. (R34) does impulsive things. (R51) was yelling for help and saying 'stop, stop.' (R34) finally let (R51) go. The staff came and tried to get (R34) out of (R51's) room. (R51) was so scared. (R51) didn't want to be around her. (R51) was scared that (R34) would come through her bathroom door again. (R51) went to lunch (in the dining room) with me a couple times. I think because (R51) was too scared to stay there and see (R34). R36's Brief Interview for Mental Status, dated 2/23/22, documents R36 is cognitively intact without memory impairments. On 4/11/22 at 5:10 P.M., V1 stated had V1 first been notified of the altercation between R34 and R51, V1 does not think the altercation between R34 and R31 would have occurred. V1 would have immediately instructed the staff to separate the residents and keep R34 separated from others. V1 would have immediately come to the facility and would have looked into separating and moving rooms during the open investigation. On 4/14/22 at 1:28 P.M., R51 stated, (R51) is not next to me anymore. I haven't seen her since they moved her. I thought she was going to be moving facilities, but I guess (R51) being on the other side (of the facility) is good. I feel safe now that I know she isn't next door or even in my hallway anymore. I always was scared she would come through that bathroom door again. The Immediate Jeopardy was identified on 4/12/22. The Immediate Jeopardy began on 3/19/22 when R34 wandered into R31 and R51's room; placed R34's hands on R31 and R51; and staff did not immediately report the incident to V1, and no new interventions or increased supervision was immediately implemented to protect residents from further potential abuse. On 4/12/22 at 4:25 P.M. V1 (Administrator) was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy. On 4/14/22, the surveyor confirmed through observation, interview and record review the facility took the following actions to remove the Immediate Jeopardy: 1. On 4/9/22, R34 was moved to another hallway and placed on 1:1 (one to one) with staff. V1 (Administrator) and V2 (Director of Nursing) communicated altercation between R34 and R51 and R34 and R31 to floor staff and reason for implementation of 1:1 and room move. R34's Care Plan reviewed and updated with 1:1 intervention and providing redirection when approaching other residents. 2. On 4/12/22, V1 was in-serviced by V22 (Vice President of Operations) on Resident Abuse Prevention and Reporting-Protecting a vulnerable population (including completion of pre/posttest) and Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-Conducting an Investigation in a Skilled Nursing Facility (including completion of pre/posttest). 3. On 4/12/22, the facility began in-service with all staff on Resident Abuse Prevention and Reporting-Protecting a Vulnerable Population (including completion of pre/posttest). In-service completion date of 4/14/22. 4. On 4/13/22, all managers received in-service Resident Abuse Prevention and Reporting-Protecting a vulnerable population (including completion of pre/posttest) and Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-Conducting an Investigation in a Skilled Nursing Facility (including completion of pre/posttest). 5. All abuse reports and investigations will be discussed with and reviewed by V4 prior to submission to the local state agency to ensure completion of Abuse Investigation Protocol Checklist.
SERIOUS (G)

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Report Alleged Abuse (Tag F0609)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure allegations of verbal and physical abuse were immediately reported to the abuse coordinator for three of four residents (R31, R34, R5...

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Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure allegations of verbal and physical abuse were immediately reported to the abuse coordinator for three of four residents (R31, R34, R51) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 41. This failure resulted in V1 (Administrator) not being able to initiate a timely investigation, which then allowed R34 to have continued access to residents in the facility. This access included R31, who R34 physically pulled and shoved hours after R34's previous altercation with R51 on 3/19/22 and resulted in R34 and R51 continuing to have bedrooms that were connected with a shared bathroom. R51 remained fearful of repeated abuse from R34. R34 continued to wander throughout the facility, including into R51's room. Findings include: The facility's Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation policy, revised, 6/8/20, states, Each resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property and exploitation. This includes but is not limited to freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion and any physical or chemical restraint not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms. Residents must not be subject to abuse by anyone, including, but not limited to: facility staff, other residents, consultants, contractors, volunteers or staff of other agencies serving the resident, family members, legal guardians, friends, or other individuals. Definitions: 1. The Abuse Coordinator in the facility is the Administrator, or facility appointed designee. Report allegations or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation immediately to: Administrator or designee; other Officials in accordance with State Law; State Survey and Certification agency through established procedures. Procedure: 9. Response and Reporting of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation-Anyone in the facility can report suspected abuse to the abuse agency hotline. When abuse, neglect or exploitation is suspected, the employee should: b. Notify Administrator or Abuse Coordinator Designee immediately (document) c. Notify the attending physician and the resident's family/legal representative. 14. In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the facility must: a. Ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property, are reported immediately to the administrator of the facility and to other official (including the State Survey Agency and Adult Protected Services where state law provides for jurisdiction in long-term care facilities) in accordance with State Law. The facility's Compliance with Reporting Allegations of Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation policy, dated 1/1/20, states, Policy: It is the policy of this facility to report all allegations of abuse/neglect/exploitation or mistreatment, including injuries of unknown sources and misappropriation of resident property are reported immediately to the Administrator of the facility and to other appropriate agencies in accordance with current state and federal regulations within prescribed timeframes. R34's initial State Report form, (undated), provided by V1/Administrator on 4/7/22, documents on 3/19/22, R34 allegedly lifted another resident's chair (R51), scaring the resident and an investigation was initiated. R34's initial State Report form, (undated), provided by V1/Administrator on 4/7/22, documents on 3/19/22, R34 allegedly hit another resident (R31) and an investigation was initiated. On 4/6/22 at 9:15 A.M., V18 (Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA) stated, R34 and R51 do not get along. V18 stated there was an incident approximately one month ago when R34 came and tried to lift R51 out R51's chair. V18 stated, (R34) is strong and when she's mad, it's not good. On 4/7/22 at 9:15 A.M., V1 (Administrator) stated V1 did not know anything about the alleged abuse with R31, R34, and R51; and V1 would have expected to have been notified, especially since the alleged abuse was resident to resident. On 4/7/22 at 12:45 P.M., V4 (Director of Business Development) stated that when performing staff interviews about R34 lifting R51 out of R51's chair (on 3/19/22), V4 also found that staff reported to V4 that R34 hit R31 after R31 called R34 a b***h that same day (3/19/22). On 04/8/22 at 10:11 A.M., R51 stated, I was in my room listening to my music (on 3/19/22) and (R34) came into my room and lifted the back of my wheelchair up three times. I thought (R34) was going to kill me. I was so damn scared. I went and ate with (R36) because I was so scared. I didn't want to go to the dining room without someone or be alone in my room. (R34) shouldn't still be allowed to mingle around me. It hasn't happened again since. I keep my eye on (R34). I'm sure (R34) would like to get a hold of me again. (R34) wasn't always my neighbor. People have wrote stuff down about this before, no one has done anything. I'm so scared of her. They told me she was going to be leaving, but she never does. I wish she wasn't right next to me. On 4/8/22 at 9:30 A.M., V22 (Vice President of Operations), stated, Even with (R34's) behaviors, if (R34) does something to another resident the staff should report it immediately (to V1) so it can be handled. On 4/8/22 at 12:48 P.M., V24 (Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA) stated, I was there on 3/19/22 when (R34) tried to pick (R51) out of the wheelchair. It was probably around 3:00 P.M. or 3:30 P.M., before supper. I was at the nursing station, and I heard some commotion. I was not assigned to that hallway. I helped get (R34) out of (R51's) room. (R51) was very mad. (R51) said she didn't want to deal with that anymore and that she shouldn't have to. I believe (V23/Resident Aide) told the nurse. I don't remember who the nurse was. I did not tell (V1/Administrator) but it should be reported right away. On 4/8/22 at 3:28 P.M., V23 (Resident Aide) stated, On second shift on the weekend, (3/19/22), I was keeping an eye on (R34). I was the 1:1 for (R31). I heard (R51) yell, 'Get this B***h out before I kill her.' (R34) was grabbing (R51's) wheelchair and trying to get (R51) out of the chair. (R34) then sat in (R51's) recliner chair in (R51's) room. (R51) asked (R34) to get out of the chair and (R51) said, 'I'm not going anywhere.' It took three of us to get (R34) out of (R51's) room. We went through the shared bathroom to get (R34) back into her own room. (R51) called (R34) a B-word and I think that is what triggered her. Once (R51) said the B-word is when (R34) got aggressive. (R31) also called (R34) a B-word and (R34) smacked (R31) that same day. (R51) is scared of (R34) now because of the way (R34) picked (R51) up. Every time I go in that hallway, (R51) asks me if (R34) is around. I reported all of this to (V1/Administrator) the next day. At this time, V23 verified allegations of abuse should be reported to V1/Administrator immediately. On 4/8/22 at 5:03 P.M., V1 (Administrator) stated, The staff should have called me right away. It says right on the outside of my door that I am the Abuse Coordinator and I even carry an abuse phone and the phone number is posted as well. We just in-serviced staff on who the abuse coordinator was and when to call in mid-February (2022). Waiting until the next day (to report potential abuse) is unacceptable. I would have come right in. I didn't know anything about this. We are going to discuss the best placement for (R34). We have to look at the census. (V4/Director of Business Development) first made me aware of this incident with (R34) the day before yesterday (4/6/22). (R34) wanders. Someone should always be with (R34). There should be some sort of documentation of (R34's) behavior in (R34's) medical record (about the 3/19/22 incident) and there is not. On 4/9/22 at 2:12 P.M., During the review of video surveillance, when R34 is seen pulling R31 out of R31's room and then shoving R31, V1 stated, There was no call to me about this. I should have been called immediately. On 4/9/22 at 3:30 P.M., After watching video surveillance, V1 verified on 3/19/22, R34 grabbed hold of the back of R51's wheelchair and that R34 shoved R31. V1 stated, I should have been notified about this. I was not. I would have come in right away, so that I could interview everyone while it was still fresh in their minds and when everyone was still here. As of 4/7/22 at 3:30 P.M., R31, R34, nor R51's medical record did not contain any documentation regarding any of the above altercations on 3/19/22 occurring. On 4/11/22 at 5:10 P.M., V1 stated had V1 first been notified of the altercation between R34 and R51, V1 does not think the altercation between R34 and R31 would have occurred. V1 would have immediately instructed the staff to separate the residents and keep R34 separated from others. V1 would have immediately come to the facility and would have looked into separating and moving rooms during the open investigation.
SERIOUS (G)

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the facility's electronic wandering door management system was in complete working order for eight (R3, R6, R17, R22, R3...

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Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the facility's electronic wandering door management system was in complete working order for eight (R3, R6, R17, R22, R31, R34, R47 and R51) of eight residents reviewed for wandering, failed to ensure a resident under one to one supervision was not left unattended, failed to complete neurological checks on a resident with an unwitnessed fall. In addition, the facility failed to ensure care planned interventions for falls and one to one supervision were implemented for one of seven residents (R31) reviewed for accidents in the sample of 41. This failure resulted in R31 having an unwitnessed fall that resulted in a laceration and nasal bone fractures. Findings include: 1. The facility's Fall Risk Assessment policy, revised 12/1/20, states, It is the policy of this facility to provide an environment that is free from accident hazards over which the facility has control and provides supervision and assistive devices to each resident to prevent avoidable accidents. 4. The At Risk for Falls care plan will include interventions, including adequate supervision, consistent with a resident's needs, goals, and current standards of practice to reduce the risk of an accident. 5. Monitor the effectiveness of the care plan interventions, and modify the interventions as necessary, in accordance with current standards of practice. The facility's Incidents, Accidents and Supervision policy, revised 1/30/22, states, Policy: The resident environment remains as free of accident hazards as is possible; and each resident receives adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents. This includes: 1. Identifying hazard(s) and risk(s). 2. Evaluating and analyzing hazard(s) and risk(s). 3. Implementing interventions to reduce hazard(s) and risk(s). 4. Monitoring for effectiveness and modifying interventions when necessary. Definitions: Accidents refers to any unexpected or unintentional incident, which results in injury or illness to a resident. Fall refers to unintentionally coming to rest on the ground, floor, or other lower level. 3. Implementation of Interventions-using specific interventions to try to reduce a resident's risks from hazards in the environment. The process includes: a. Communicating the interventions to all relevant staff. d. Documenting interventions (plans of action developed by the QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) Team or care plans for the individual resident). e. Interventions are based on the results of the evaluation and analysis of information about hazards and risks and are consistent with relevant standards, including evidenced-based practice. h. Resident-directed approaches may include: i. implementing specific interventions as part of the plan of care ii. supervising staff and residents, etc. iii. facility records document the implementation of these interventions. 5. Supervision-Supervision is an intervention and a means of mitigating accident risk, The facility will provide adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Adequacy of supervision: a. Defined by type and frequency b. Based on the individual resident's assessed needs and identified hazards in the resident environment. R31's Face sheet documents R31 with diagnoses to include but not limited to: unspecified Dementia with Behavioral Disturbance; Alzheimer's Disease; Unsteadiness on Feet; Repeated Falls; and Cognitive Communication Deficit. R31's Fall Assessment, dated 1/6/22, documents R31 is at a high risk for falling. R31's IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) note, dated 3/21/22 and 4/7/22, documents R31's BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) score a of 0 (out of 15) indicating severe cognitive impairment. R31's MDS (Minimum Data Set) Assessment, dated 2/16/22, documents R31 requires limited assistance of one plus person physical assist for transfers, bed mobility, and walking between locations in R31's room. R31's current Care Plan documents the following: R31 wanders with no rational purpose, seemingly oblivious to needs or safety throughout the healthcare center and documents an intervention initiated 10/5/21, of 1:1 (one to one) supervision.; R31 requires staff supervision for transfers for safety; R31 is able to ambulate independently with staff supervision but requires limited staff assist of one for safety and direction; R31 is a high risk for falls related to incontinence and poor safety awareness due to cognitive impairment and documents interventions as Fall 3/18/22-Hazard strips to bed with a date initiated of 3/31/22. Fall 4/4/22-staff education 1:1 with a date initiated of 4/4/22. R31's Nursing Notes on 3/17/22 at 1:59 P.M., states, (R31) exhibiting behaviors almost all shift such as wandering, agitation, repetitive questioning/statements. Requiring one on one with staff for redirection. R31's Social Service Note on 2/16/22 document R31 has a one-to-one companion that monitors her. R31's Health Status notes on 3/24/22 and 4/5/22 document R31 continues to be a one-to-one supervision with staff. R31's Fall Incident Report on 3/18/22 states, (R31) fell in her room beside her bed. (R31) was found on her hands and knees over the garbage can. (R31) tripped over the bedside garbage can and landed on her hands and knees. Fall was not witnessed but (R31) denies hitting her head. (R31) complains of pain in her knees and was given Tylenol for pain. (R31) unable to give description. This same report documents no witnesses could be found. R31's IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) Note on 3/31/22 documents a root cause of R31's 3/18/22 fall as Transferring self out of bed without assistance and interventions implemented as Hazard Strips next to bed. Staff Education is documented as Monitor (R31's) gait when up walking or trying to get out of bed. R31's Post Fall Observation, dated 3/18/22 at 5:41 P.M., documents R31 was found on the floor in R31's room on her hands and knees and documents R31's fall was not witnessed but nearby staff did hear the fall occur. Detailed Description of Fall states, (R31) tripped over the garbage can at (R31's) bedside and landed on (R31's) hands and knees. R31's Fall Incident Report on 4/4/22 states, Staff entered (R31's) room after being in another resident's room. (R31) sitting on floor. Notes to have a gash in the center of forehead .Left knee noted to be swollen with raised purple area. (R31) rubbing knee stating, 'it's cold outside'. Uncertain of (R31's) cognitive status prior to fall. Pupils equal and reactive. 911 called at 0420 (4:20 A.M.). Injuries observed at time of Incident: Laceration top of scalp. Predisposing Physiological Factors: confused, gait imbalance, weakness/fainted are checked. Predisposing Situation Factors: Ambulating without Assist is checked. This same report documents no witnessed found. R31's IDT Note on 4/7/22 documents a root cause of R31's 4/4/22 fall as rolled out of bed. This same note documents R31 was last seen at 2:45 A.M. in bed, Neuro (Neurological) checks x (times) 72 hours, Monitor for signs/symptoms of injury after fall and report any abnormalities to R31's physician. R31's Initial Report to the local state agency, undated, states, (R31) BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) score of 0 (severe impairment); staff entered room after being in another resident's room. (R31) sitting on the floor. Noted to have a gash in the center of forehead. B/P (Blood Pressure) 136/88, p (Pulse) 100, r (Respirations) 22. Left knee noted to be swollen with raised purple area. Pupils equal and reactive. Sent to ER (Emergency Room) for further evaluation. Facility received notification from ER: (R31) has a 5 cm (Centimeter) laceration to center of forehead, (R31) received sutures of forehead (laceration, concussion and has closed fracture of nasal bone. Types of injuries: Laceration of forehead, closed fracture of nasal bone, concussion/head injury. R31's five-day follow-up to the local state agency documents on 4/4/22, R31 was observed sitting on the floor with a gash in the center of R31's forehead. This report documents, (V1/Administrator) interviewed (V34/Certified Nursing Assistant) on 4/4/22. (R31) was observed in the (R31's) room at 4:00 A.M. by (V34) and (R31) was still sleeping. (V34) stated he left the room to attend to activated call light. Upon returning to the room, (V34) observed (R31) sitting on the floor. Noted to have laceration in center of forehead. Physician notified and received order to transfer to (local area hospital) by ambulance for further evaluation. POA (Power of Attorney) notified of transfer for evaluation. Facility received notification from ER (Emergency Room) regarding diagnosis of 5 (five) cm (centimeter) laceration to center of forehead, concussion and closed fracture of nasal bone. Disposition: Care Plan reviewed and updated to include educate staff regarding 1:1 (one to one). (V1) sent email to (staffing) agency that (V34) is not allowed to return (to facility to work). R31's Post Fall Observation dated 4/4/22 at 5:28 A.M., documents R31's fall was unwitnessed and when staff entered (R31's) room (R31) was sitting up with legs flexed up to hip. Arms at side. R31's CT (Computed Tomography) without contrast obtained at the local area hospital on 4/4/22 documents an impression of nasal bone fractures. R31's local area hospital Emergency Department summary, on 4/4/22, states, (R31) was found on the floor of (R31's) room earlier at night with a laceration injury to forehead. This same report states, 5 (five) cm laceration sub Q (subcutaneous) lac (laceration) located in the center of (R31's) forehead. Nose: edematous (swollen) with mild deformity. This note also documents R31's forehead laceration was repaired with sutures. On 4/5/22 at 10:05 A.M., R31 was noted to be lying in bed with eyes closed. V25 (Certified Nursing Assistant) was sitting next to R31's side. V25 stated that V25 is sitting with R31 for R31's ordered one to one supervision. V25 stated that V25 has been working at the facility since September 2021 and states that R31 has been one to one supervision that whole time. At this time, R31 is noted to have purple and yellow bruising surround both of R31's eyes, a laceration to the center of R31's forehead with sutures, bruising to R31's nose, and a nasal deformity noted. At this time, no fall strips were noted to the floor next to R31's bed. On 4/7/22 at 9:02 A.M., No fall strips were noted on the floor next to R31's bed. V25 verified no fall hazard strips were on the floor next to R31's bed. R31 was lying in bed with eyes closed. R31's facial bruising, laceration with sutures, and nasal deformity remain the same. On 4/7/22 at 10:35 A.M., V2 (Director of Nursing) verified that the hazard strips had not been placed onto the floor next to R31's bed. V2 stated, They should be there. I will notify maintenance. On 4/7/22 at 11:53 A.M., V1 (Administrator) and V2 (Director of Nursing) stated that V34 (CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant), (On 4/4/22), took it upon himself to say that (V34) would do the 500 hall and also one to one (R31). Apparently, there was a call in and instead of calling (V2) who was on call, they (facility staff) made a schedule change without notifying (V2). At this time, V2 stated, I was on call that night and I did not get any notification about a schedule change or call-in. They (facility staff) know not to make changes without notifying the supervisor on call. (R34) should never have had the 500 hallway assignment and the one to one with (R31). The one to ones should never be out of sight of the resident. On 4/7/22 at 12:15 P.M., V1, V2 and V13 (Certified Nursing Assistant/Scheduler) stated, that on 3/18/22, V13 was assigned the 1:1 with R31. V2 stated that V13 had to leave R31's room to attend to another resident, so V2 sat outside R31's room in the hallway to be R31's 1:1 until V13 returned. V2 stated that V2 briefly forgot that V2 was not to leave out of eyesight from R31. V2 stated V2 began walking up the hallway and heard a noise that sounded like a bedside table falling over. V2 stated V2 ran back down into R31's room and found R31 on the floor on R31's hands and knees. V2 stated R31 had been asleep in R31's bed prior. At this time, V1, V2, and V13 verified R31 should not have been left unsupervised and that no one was with R31 at the time of R31's fall. V2 stated, One to one means 24/7. R31's Neurological Assessment Flowsheet, dated 4/4/22-4/6/22, is not finished being completed by nursing staff after R31's return from the hospital. On 4/7/22 at 12:18 P.M., V2 verified the Neurological Assessment Flowsheet (Neuro Checks) should continue to be completed after the resident comes back from the hospital if it is still within the 72 hours after the unwitnessed fall. V2 verified R31's Neuro checks were not completed and should be since R31's 4/4/22 fall was unwitnessed. Phone calls with messages left to speak with V34 (CNA) were not returned. 2. The facility's (Name of Door Management System) Installation Manual, issued 8/25/20, documents the electronic door management system monitors residents who are at risk of wandering away from a facility. This manual documents the door management system is mounted near a monitored door or exit and when the system receives a response from an elopement risk resident's pendant, it will lock the exit and/or sound an alarm and display information on the monitor's display. The exit door is normally not locked by the electronic door management system and only when a monitored pendant is detected will the exit be locked preventing escape. The facility's Elopements and Wandering Residents policy, dated 3/1/20, states, The facility ensures that residents who exhibit wandering behavior and/or are at risk for elopement receive adequate supervision to prevent accidents, and receive care in accordance with their person-centered plan of care addressing the unique factors contributing to wandering or elopement risk. 1. The facility is equipped with door locks/alarms to help avoid elopements. On 4/6/22 at 10:15 A.M., V1 (Administrator) provided a list of residents in the facility who are a high risk for wandering/elopement and who wear pendants that would activate the facility's door management system. R3, R6, R17, R22, R31, R34, R47 and R51 are noted. On 4/6/22 between the hours of 10:20 A.M. and 11:48 A.M., a facility-wide check of the door management system was conducted with V26 (Maintenance Assistant). V26 stated when the resident's pendant gets within proximity of the magnetic door lock, the lock will illuminate red, and the door will lock. V26 stated on the keypad controller, the external power light should be illuminated green. On 4/6/22 at 10:20 A.M., the light on the keypad controller for the external power at the 500 wing hallway exit door alarm was not illuminated. When the pendant was brought towards the magnetic door lock and sensor, the light did not illuminate red, and the door was able to be opened. At this time, V26 stated, That needs fixed, I shouldn't be able to open the door. On 4/6/22 at 10:23 A.M., the light on the keypad controller for the external power at the 300 wing hallway exit door alarm was not illuminated. When the pendant was brought towards the magnetic door lock and sensor, the light did not illuminate red, and the door was able to be opened. On 4/6/22 at 10:26 A.M., the light on the keypad controller for the external power at the 400 wing hallway exit door alarm was not illuminated. When the pendant was brought towards the magnetic door lock and sensor, the light did not illuminate red, and the door was able to be opened. at 10:31 A.M., V26 stated, The external power is necessary. It's the main power source that's giving us our trouble. The magnet is needed to lock the door down. On 4/6/22 at 10:32 A.M., the light on the keypad controller for the external power at the multi-purpose room exit door alarm was not illuminated. When the pendant was brought towards the magnetic door lock and sensor, the light did not illuminate red, and the door was able to be opened. On 4/6/22 at 10:37 A.M., the light on the keypad controller for the external power at the 200 wing hallway door alarm was not illuminated. This door exited to a stairway to the lower level. When the pendant was brought towards the magnetic door lock and sensor, the light did not illuminate red, and the door was able to be opened. On 4/6/22 at 11:27 A.M., a set of double glass exit doors by the beauty shop were noted. The door on the left was activated and monitored with the magnetic door lock system. The door on the right was not set up with the magnetic door lock system and was unlocked. V26 stated the company did not install the magnetic door lock system on the door on the right side for an unknown reason. V26 stated the expectation was that the right door would remain locked at all times. At this time, V26 was able to open the right door due to it being unlocked. V26 stated, No one is supposed to unlock that door. If someone unlocks that then someone is out that door. On 4/6/22 at 11:44 A.M., a set of double doors were noted on the left side of the therapy room. The magnetic door lock box was partially installed on the door with parts of it disassembled and sitting in the windowsill to the right of the door. V26 stated when the door was opened, the magnetic lock box had fallen off. V26 stated, after the installers (of the door management system) were gone, we found this problem. V26 stated, The alarm is not functional right now. If we want it locked, we need to get it working. At this time, V26 verified no active alarms are placed on the double doors and that the double doors are an immediate exit to the outside. On 4/6/22 at 12:30 P.M., V1 (Administrator) verified the external power source had been tripped and that was the reason the door magnets were not working as they should.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0582 (Tag F0582)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to issue the Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (SNF ABN) Form CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Servic...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to issue the Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (SNF ABN) Form CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)-10055 to three (R13, R37, R38) of three residents reviewed for Beneficiary Protection Notification in a sample of 41. Findings include: 1. R13's SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility) Beneficiary Protection Notification Review form provided by V1 (Administrator) documents R13's Medicare Part A Skilled Services Episode Start Date as 1/25/22 and last covered day of Part A Service as 3/9/22. This form documents the facility/provider initiated the discharge from Medicare Part A Services when benefit days were not exhausted and the SNF ABN Form CMS-10055 was not provided to R13 or R13's Representative. The handwritten explanation by V1 documents No information at this time. R13's Census Report documents R13 remained in the facility after R13's discharge from Medicare (Med) Part A Skilled Services on 3/9/22. 2. R37's SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility) Beneficiary Protection Notification Review form provided by V1 (Administrator) documents R37's Medicare Part A Skilled Services Episode Start Date as 11/30/21 and last covered day of Part A Service as 12/23/21. This form documents the facility/provider initiated the discharge from Medicare Part A Services when benefit days were not exhausted and the SNF ABN Form CMS-10055 was not provided to R37 or R37's Representative. The handwritten explanation by V1 documents No information at this time. R37's Census Report documents R37 remained in the facility after R37's discharge from Medicare Part A Skilled Services on 12/23/21. 3. R38's SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility) Beneficiary Protection Notification Review form provided by V1 (Administrator) documents R38's Medicare Part A Skilled Services Episode Start Date as 12/14/21 and last covered day of Part A Service as 2/25/22. This form documents the facility/provider initiated the discharge from Medicare Part A Services when benefit days were not exhausted and the SNF ABN Form CMS-10055 was not provided to R38 or R38's Representative. The handwritten explanation by V1 documents No information at this time. R38's Census Report documents R38 remained in the facility after R38's discharge from Medicare Part A Skilled Services on 2/25/22. On 4/8/22 at 1:12 pm, V1 Administrator stated the ABNs cannot be found at this time and cannot say whether they were provided or not.
CONCERN (D)

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

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to obtain an order for leg braces and a hand brace for two (R35 and R40) of three residents reviewed for mobility in a sample of ...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to obtain an order for leg braces and a hand brace for two (R35 and R40) of three residents reviewed for mobility in a sample of 41. Findings include: Facility Residents' Rights, revised 11/2018, documents Your facility must provide services to keep your physical and mental health at their highest practical levels. 1. R35's current diagnoses include Abnormal posture. R35's current care plan initiated on 3/17/22 documents (R35) has an ADL (activity of daily living) self-care deficit as evidenced by decreased mobility, severe morbid obesity, and lack of coordination. (R35) will receive assistance necessary to meet ADL needs. Dressing: (R35) requires extensive assist of two staff for completion of task. R35's current orders for April 2022 has no orders for R35's bilateral leg braces. On 4/5/22 at 9:30 am, R35 was in bed in his room, alert and oriented, bilateral leg braces lying on a three-drawer cart and stated, I wear (bilateral) leg braces and get them put on every day I get out of bed. At that same time, V10 and V11 both CNAs/Certified Nursing Assistant came into R35's room and put on R35's bilateral leg braces. On 4/7/22 at 12:30 pm, V2 DON/Director of Nursing verified R35 had no orders for his bilateral leg braces. On 4/7/22 at 1:00 pm, R35 was up in his wheelchair with bilateral leg braces on. 2. R40's current diagnoses include Abnormal Posture, Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body) affecting right dominant side, contracture of right ankle, and stiffness of left ankle. R40's current care plan initiated documents (R40) has an ADL self-care performance deficit related to poor mobility, and the need for staff assistance. (R40) will maintain/improve current level of function with ADLs through the review date. Contracture's (initiated on 10/14/21): (R40) has contractures of bilateral ankles and wears AFOs (ankle foot orthosis). On 4/5/22 at 12:30 pm, R40 was in her electric wheelchair, alert and oriented, dressed, had on bilateral leg braces, and stated I had a stroke in 2009 and have right sided weakness. I wear my leg braces for my foot drop. In R40's room there was a right-hand brace lying on a three-drawer cart and R40 stated I wear that at night because of my right sided weakness from the stroke and to prevent my hand from contracting. I have to tell the staff to put it on. R40's current orders for April 2022 has no orders for R40's bilateral leg braces, or right-hand brace. On 4/7/22 at 12:30 pm, V2 DON verified R40 had no orders for the bilateral leg braces or right-hand brace. On 4/7/22 at 1:00 pm, V9 RN/Registered Nurse stated (R40) has her braces from her stroke and foot drop. On 4/7/22 at 9:45 am, R40 was up in her electric wheelchair propelling down the hallway. R40 did not have on her bilateral leg braces. R40s bilateral leg braces were in R40s room lying on a three-drawer cart next to R40s bed.
CONCERN (D)

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

Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Tag F0686)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to perform pressure ulcer treatments per order and failed to document skin concerns/pressure ulcers for two (R35 and R53) of fou...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to perform pressure ulcer treatments per order and failed to document skin concerns/pressure ulcers for two (R35 and R53) of four residents reviewed for pressure ulcers in a sample of 41. Findings include: Facility Registered Nurse, dated June 2021, documents Performs wound treatments as per physicians' orders. Facility Licensed Practical Nurse, dated June 2021, documents Responsible for providing optimum resident care by performing nursing procedures. Facility Wound Treatment Management, dated 8/1/19, documents To promote wound healing of various types of wounds, it is the policy of this facility to provide evidence-based treatments in accordance with current standards of practice and physician orders. Wound treatments will be provided in accordance with physician orders. In the absence of treatments orders, the licensed nurse will notify the physician to obtain treatment orders. This may be the treatment nurse, or the assigned nurse in the absence of the treatment nurse. Dressing changes may be provided outside the frequency parameters in certain situations: feces has seemed underneath the dressing, the dressing has dislodged, and the dressing is soiled otherwise, or is wet. Treatment decisions will be based on; etiology of the wound: Pressure injuries will be differentiated from non-pressure ulcers. Incidental wounds (i.e., skin tear, medical adhesive related skin injury.) Characteristics of the wound: Pressure injury stage (or level of tissue destruction if not a pressure injury). Facility Skin Assessment, dated 6/14/19, documents It is our policy to perform a full body skin assessment as part of our systematic approach to pressure injury prevention and management. A full body, or head to toe, skin assessment will be conducted by a licensed or registered nurse upon admission/re-admission, daily for three days, and weekly thereafter. Documentation of skin assessment: Include date and time of the assessment, your name, and position title. Document observations, document type of wound, describe wound, document if resident refuses, and document other information as indicated or appropriate. 1. R35's current diagnoses are Peripheral Vascular Disease, Diabetes Mellitus Type 1, morbid obesity, Colostomy, and decreased mobility. R35's MDS/Minimum Data Set Assessment, dated 3/23/22, documents under section C Cognitive Patterns R35 is cognitively intact, and under section M Skin Conditions the number of stage four pressure ulcers are one. R35's current care plan documents I have an actual pressure ulcer to the sacrum related to decreased sensation, immobility, and weakness. R35's care plan documents R35 has a catheter with a start date of 3/25/20, and a colostomy with a start date of 11/3/20. R35's current April 2022 orders document a start date on 3/11/22 for Site 5 WOUND SACRUM- cleanse and apply collagen, cover with bordered gauze daily and prn (as needed) every day shift. R35's physician orders documents 5/9/20 as the inception date for R35's sacral wound. R35's wound notes from the wound doctor, dated 3/30/22, documents R35's wound was debrided. R35's TAR/Treatment Administration Record, dated March 2022, documents Wound Sacrum cleanse and apply collagen, cover with bordered gauze daily and PRN (as needed) every day shift and has no documentation the treatment was done on 3/20/22, 3/23/22, 3/27/22, 3/29/22, and 3/31/22. R35's TAR, dated April 2022, documents Wound Sacrum cleanse and apply collagen, cover with bordered gauze daily and PRN (as needed) every day shift and has no documentation the treatment was done on 4/4/22. On 4/5/22 at 9:30 am, R35 was in bed in his room, alert and oriented, and stated I don't normally wear a brief, I have been put in briefs for the past week, I have a dressing wound on my bottom, I have had my colostomy and catheter for a while. I have been in bed for about a week due to being sick. At that same time, V10 and V11 both CNAs/Certified Nursing Assistant came in to provide R35's cares. V10 and V11 rolled R35 over and R35 had a dressing that was not intact to his coccyx but was lying in his brief that had brown rings. The dressing was completely saturated with brown secretions, and the dressing was dated 3/1/22 with initials CH. At that same time, V11 stated This is bad. He deserves good care. V10 verified the date and initials on the dressing on R35's bottom was dated 3/1/22 with initials CH. At that same time, V2 DON/Director of Nursing came to R35's room and was shown R35's dressing. V2 stated The wrong date must have been written on the dressing. At that same time, V7 LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse came in to R35's room, performed a dressing change of wound cleanser, collagen, and border Mepilex. V7 RN stated The dressing is a change every day and PRN (as needed). My initials are CH, and I haven't worked here for about a month on this hall. On 4/7/22 at 12:30 pm, V2 DON/Director of Nursing stated, He had some seepage from his bottom at one time even though he has an ostomy. On 4/7/22 at 12:47 pm, R35 stated I have had my colostomy a long time, I did fart a few months ago from my bottom but that was unusual, and I do not have (stool) come out of my butt it is all in my colostomy. I have had bleeding from my bottom from my wound. I have gotten minimal cares. 2. On 4/6/22 at 12:20 pm, R53 was sitting in wheelchair in room, with oxygen tubing on both the right and left ear. R53's left posterior upper ear lobe had an open scab, approximately the size of a dime and R53's right posterior ear was bright red. On 4/6/22 at 12:20 pm, V5 (Licensed Practical Nurse) was changing R53's portable oxygen tank to the room concentrator and R53 stated, The back of my ears hurt. V5 stated, Oh they are definitely red and that left one is definitely open, but we do not have any oxygen tubing protectors, so I will go get some gauze and put it on the tubing. I think the oxygen tubing caused a scab on that left ear, and it is partially open. R53's Nursing Notes, dated 4/6/22 through 4/7/22, do not document the open scab or redness to R53's right and left ear, or notification to the R53's Physician or Responsible party. R53's Physician Order Sheet, dated 4/7/22, does not document a treatment order for R53's left or right ear. On 4/8/22, 1:20 pm, V3 (Assistant Director of Nursing) stated, I did not see that (V5) put in a nursing note or an order for treatment for R53's ears. I went down and looked at (V3's) ears and put a nursing note in about the redness and the scab behind the left ear. On 4/8/22, V4 (Director of Business Development/Central Supply) stated, We do not have any ear protectors, I will order some. (V3/Assistant Director of Nursing) did go look at (R53's) ears and told me that they had irritation from the oxygen tubing.
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 perform incontinence care, failed to perform catheter care and failed to use a catheter securing device for two (R35 and R40)...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to perform incontinence care, failed to perform catheter care and failed to use a catheter securing device for two (R35 and R40) of six residents reviewed for catheters and incontinence care in a sample of 41. Findings include: Facility Certified Nursing Assistant Policy, dated June 2021, documents under job functions Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur, under personnel functions cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents, under personal nursing care functions assist residents with bath functions (i.e., bed bath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed, keep residents dry (i.e., change gown, clothing, linen, etc., when it becomes wet or soiled), assist resident with bowel and bladder functions, maintain intake and output records as instructed, keep incontinent residents clean and dry, weigh and measure residents as instructed, check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes, under special nursing care functions observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers, provide daily indwelling catheter care, provide daily perineal care, assist with the applications of slings, elastic bandages, binders, etc., perform special treatments as instructed. Facility Catheter Care Policy, dated 8/20/19, documents It is the policy of this facility to provide catheter care to all residents that have an indwelling catheter in an effort to reduce bladder and kidney infections. Catheter care will be daily and as needed by the nursing assistant or licensed nurse. 1. R35's current diagnoses are Bladder Neck Obstruction, and RETENTION OF URINE, UNSPECIFIED. R35's MDS/Minimum Data Set Assessment, dated 3/23/22, documents under section C Cognitive Patterns R35 is cognitively intact, and under section H300 urinary continence not rated. R35's current care plan documents R35 has a catheter with a start date of 3/25/20, and (R35) has an Indwelling Foley Cath (catheter) 18 Fr/french 10 ml/milliliter Catheter care every shift- wash with soap and water, rinse and pat dry - report any changes to floor nurse. R35's April 2022 orders, documents Change catheter securement device q (every) week and Indwelling Urinary Catheter Care: Cleanse Site With Warm Soap & Water & Rinse Then Pat Dry every shift and PRN/as needed. R35's TAR/Treatment Administration Record, dated March and April 2022, documents Indwelling Urinary Catheter Care: Cleanse Site With Warm Soap & Water & Rinse Then Pat Dry every shift and PRN/as needed and has no documentation the treatment was done on 3/6/22, 3/23/22, 3/29/22 day shift; 3/16/22 and 3/22 night shift; and 4/4/22 day shift. On 4/5/22 at 9:30 am, R35 was in bed in his room, alert and oriented, catheter was at edge of bed and covered with a privacy covering, the tubing was cloudy with sediment, and R35 had no leg attachment device. R35 stated, I have had my catheter for a while. At that same time, V10 and V11 both CNAs/Certified Nursing Assistant came in to provide cares for R35. V10 stated, We are doing a full bath today because he needs it. V11 looked at R35's catheter which had brown crusty drainage approximately two inches down the catheter tubing from R35's insertion into his penis. At that same time, V11 stated This is bad. I am not sure when his catheter care was done last, but it is supposed to be done every shift. V11 also verified R35 did not have a catheter securement device. On 4/7/22 at 12:45 pm, R35 stated They have not used a secure device for quite a while for me, they said they don't have them. It would be nice to have it on, so my catheter doesn't get pulled or yanked because that doesn't feel very well. Last I heard they were out of the catheter secure straps; this was about a month ago. On 4/8/22 at 8:30 am, V9 RN/Registered Nurse for R35 stated We keep our catheter supplies in the clean storage room (located across the hallway from the main nursing area), we have not had any catheter securing devices for a while, I was given two yesterday by (V4 Central Supply). At that same time V9 and surveyor went into the clean storage room, and V9 was unable to find any catheter securement devices. I just put a secure device on (R35) yesterday because he did not have one. On 4/8/22 at 9:10 am, V4 Central Supply stated We have not had a central supply person for a few months, at least since January 2022. I have been ordering supplies for a while, we have not had a hard time getting any catheter supplies, the staff has to tell me when they need supplies, and sometimes staff doesn't look well enough for the supplies because we have them. 2. Facility Incontinence policy, dated 7/1/21, documents Based on the resident's comprehensive assessment, all residents that are incontinent will receive appropriate treatment and services. Residents that are incontinent of bladder or bowel will receive appropriate treatment to prevent infections and to restore continence to the extent possible. R40's current care plan documents (R40) has an ADL/activity of daily living self-care performance deficit related to poor mobility and need for staff assistance, (R40) requires SKIN inspection with cares. Observe for redness, open areas, scratches, cuts, bruises and report changes to the Nurse, (R40) requires extensive assistance by 1-2 staff for toileting, and (R40) uses disposable briefs. Clean peri-area with each incontinence episode. Check and change every two hours and as required for incontinence. Wash, rinse and dry perineum. R40's MDS/Minimum Data Set Assessment, dated 3/2/22, documents R40 is always incontinent. On 4/5/22 at 12:30 pm, R40 was in her electric wheelchair, alert and oriented, clean, dressed, stated My bottom is red, prickly and burns. I had a stroke in 2009. They do not change me on midnights, I wear briefs for my incontinence, and I think they make me sweat more. I have had problems with fungal infections before due to wetness. At that same time, V10 and V11 both CNAs were preparing to perform incontinence care for R40. R40's brief was saturated with urine, bilateral groin/thighs were red with the left thigh having two long lines where the brief was located, labia were red, and R40's right thigh skin was red and had a laceration. Both V10 and V11 stated We told the nurse this morning her groin was red, and we were told to put the barrier cream on her, the nurse did not come down to look at her skin. At that same time, V11 went to go get the nurse. At that same time, V14 LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse came to look at R35's groin and stated, I need to measure that open area, and it looks like it is from being wet too long. On 4/05/22 02:29 PM, V14 LPN stated V3 ADON/Assistant Director of Nursing said (R40's) skin was red from wetness and (R40) had an abrasion in her groin area. I know (R40) said it was from her briefs, but I think it is because she is a heavy wetter. Surveyor asked, A rash from being wet too long from incontinence? and V14 LPN said yes. The CNAs said they told staff yesterday about (R40's) red groin but I was not working yesterday, and I did not know anything about it. On 4/5/22 at 3:00 pm, V3 ADON stated I plan to put (R40) on the wound list for tomorrow so our wound doctor can see her. We are going to assess it, fax doctor, measure and get a treatment. The wound doctor comes every Wednesday, I go with the wound doctor every Wednesday for rounds but that is the extent with wounds for the residents, and the nurses do treatments. On 4/7/22 at 12:30 pm, V2 DON/Director of Nursing stated I do not know if they followed up to change (R40) or not, I have heard she refuses, and I know she needs good care. I am not sure if they tell the nurse or if the nurse goes to talk to her when she refuses. I do not see anything in the nurses' notes. On 4/7/22 at 1:00 pm, V9 RN/Registered Nurse stated I am (R40's) nurse today. We have an order for Miconazole for (R40). I worked yesterday and put it on her. The (incontinence brief) looked tight on her and she has a diaper rash. (R40) is of sound mind, she does refuse cares on midnights, but I don't know if the CNAs tell the nurses or not, and I do not know if they follow up later to change her. I do not see anything in the chart she has refused to be changed.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0691 (Tag F0691)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide colostomy care to one (R35) of one resident r...

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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 colostomy care to one (R35) of one resident reviewed for colostomies in a sample of 41. Findings include: Facility Ostomy Care- Colostomy, Urostomy, and Ileostomy, copyright 2020, documents It is the policy of this facility to ensure that residents who require colostomy services receive care consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan. Ostomy care will be provided by licensed nurses under the orders of the attending physician. R35's current diagnosis: DIVERTICULITIS OF SMALL INTESTINE WITH PERFORATION AND ABSCESS WITHOUT BLEEDING. R35's MDS/Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], documents under section C Cognitive Patterns R35 is cognitively intact. R35's current care plan documents a colostomy with a start date of 11/3/20. (R35) has an alteration in gastrointestinal status related to disease process-Change colostomy as ordered and prn/as needed. Check and empty colostomy bag each shift and PRN. Empty when bag is no more than 3/4 full. R35's TAR/Treatment Administration Record, dated March and April 2022, documents R35's colostomy care was not done on 3/29/22 and 4/4/22 on day shift. R35's current orders for April 2022 documents Colostomy check every shift intact/in Place/functioning. Replace as needed/PRN if discolored/leaking/damaged/Odorous. Empty when 1/4-1/2 full AND every shift Empty when 1/4-1/2 full. Colostomy- Replace bag and wafer 3xs a week and PRN if discolored/leaking/damaged/odorous every night shift every Mon, Wed, Fri. On 4/05/22 at 9:30am, R35 was in bed in his room, alert and oriented, and colostomy to the left side of his abdomen. R35's colostomy bag had a large amount of stool in his bag to where it was almost full. At that same time, R35 stated no one emptied my ostomy yesterday. At that same time, V10 and V11 both CNAs/Certified Nursing Assistant came in to provide cares for R35. V10 and V11 stated the nurse was responsible to empty and take care of R35's colostomy. V11 went and got V7 LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse to look at R35's colostomy. V7 came in to R35's room and reinforced R35's colostomy wafer due to it pulling away from R35's skin. V7 LPN stated (R35's) ostomy blows apart a lot or we have to re-apply a new ostomy device frequently. At that same time, V7 LPN verified R35's colostomy had a large amount of stool, reinforced R35's colostomy wafer with tape, and did not empty. On 4/7/22 at 12:35pm, V2 DON/Director of Nursing stated, The CNAs are to empty colostomies or the nurses, and I believe they teach that in CNA classes. On 4/7/22 at 1pm, V19 RN/Registered Nurse stated CNAs are allowed to empty colostomies, it is not the nurse responsibility. The nurse can empty but is primarily the CNA.
CONCERN (D)

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

Tube Feeding (Tag F0693)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure gastrostomy tube care was completed for one (R45) of one resident reviewed for gastrostomy tubes in the sample of 41. ...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure gastrostomy tube care was completed for one (R45) of one resident reviewed for gastrostomy tubes in the sample of 41. Findings include: The facility Gastrostomy Site Care policy and procedure, dated 01/01/20, documents It is the policy of this facility to perform gastrostomy site care as ordered. The facility Flushing a Feeding Tube policy, revised 9/24/20, documents It is the policy of this facility to ensure that staff providing care and services to the resident via a feeding tube are aware of, competent in and utilize the facility protocols regarding feeding nutrition and care. Feeding tube care and services will be provided in accordance with resident needs and professional standards of practice. R45's admission MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment, dated 3/18/22, documents R45 has a gastrostomy tube and receives 51% or more of total calories through parenteral or tube feeding and Average fluid intake per day by tube feeding 500cc/day (centimeters per day) or less. The current Care Plan for R45, documents I have a nutritional status as evidenced by puree diet with thin liquids. Glucerna 1.5 via peg (gastrostomy/feeding tube) tube at 55 ml/hr (milliliters per hour) for 12 hours at night with a 30 ml water flush every 2 hours during the night. On 4/06/22 at 2:43 pm, R45 pulled up her shirt to reveal a gastrostomy feeding tube that was slightly covered with tan crusty debris and slightly reddened at the insertion site. On 4/06/22 at 2:43 pm, R45 stated she has a feeding tube that is not being used anymore. R45 stated, They don't ever clean it anyway and it gets all crusty. They are supposed to clean it and put a bandage on it, but they don't. They have changed the dressing maybe three times since I have been here. I get up and move around so it doesn't stay on very good. Usually falls off before it's due to be changed. They don't flush it with anything. They are supposed to be flushing it with water, but they don't. It is probably clogged up now, so the Doctor just needs to take it out. The Physician Orders for R45, dated 4/7/22, do not include any Physician orders for feedings, water flushes or care of R45's gastrostomy feeding tube and all medications are ordered to be given through gastrostomy tube. The Treatment Administration Record for R45, dated 4/1/22 through 4/30/22 does not include any treatment orders for the care of R45's gastrostomy tube. The Medication Administration Record for R45, dated 4/1/22 through 4/30/22 documents all R45's medication to be given via gastrostomy tube. On 4/7/22 at 1:45 pm, V2 DON (Director of Nursing) confirmed and stated she does not know why there are no orders for care of R45's gastrostomy tube, for feedings, or flushes.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0697 (Tag F0697)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure physician ordered pain medication was readily available for two (R50 and R106) of three residents reviewed for pain in ...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure physician ordered pain medication was readily available for two (R50 and R106) of three residents reviewed for pain in the sample of 41. Findings include: The facility's undated Pain Management policy documents The facility must ensure that pain management is provided to residents who require such services, consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' goals and preferences . Manage or prevent pain and use Non-pharmacological interventions. The facility's Unavailable Medications policy, dated 01/01/20, documents The facility maintains a contract with a pharmacy provider to supply the facility with routine, prn (as needed), and emergency medications. A STAT (with no delay) supply of commonly used medications is maintained in-house for timely initiation of medications. The facility shall follow established procedures for ensuring residents have a sufficient supply of medications . Staff shall take immediate action when it is known that the medication is unavailable. The facility's Medication Reordering policy, dated 01/01/20, documents It is the policy of this facility to accurately and safely provide or obtain pharmaceutical services including the provision of routine and emergency medications and biologicals in a timely manner to meet the needs of each resident. The facility Resident Council Minutes dated 9/28/21 and 1/20/22 document Medication Pass concerns and medication ordering still seems to have issues. 1. The Face Sheet for R50 includes the following diagnoses: Fracture of upper and lower end of left Fibula, Morbid Obesity, Nonrheumatic Aortic Valve insufficiency, Alcoholic Polyneuropathy, Angioneurotic Edema, General Anxiety Disorder, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, Low Back Pain, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, GOUT (complex form of arthritis), and Edema. R50's current Care Plan documents R50 is at risk for pain and to Administer pain medication per physician orders. The Physician Order Sheet for R50, dated 4/7/22, lists a Physician order dated 2/19/22 for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 7.5-325mg, give 1 tablet by mouth every 4 hours as needed for pain 1-10 (pain scale) and a Physician order dated 4/4/22 for Tylenol 325 mg (milligrams), give 2 tabs by mouth every 6 hours as needed for pain. On 04/05/22 at 11:51 am, R50 stated, he has a pressure ulcer to his right heel and sometimes it will ache, and he takes Hydrocodone for it, but I am out of it, and they don't have any here. I ran out on Sunday, and we are waiting for it to come in. R50 stated he was given Tylenol, but it didn't help much. Laughing, R50 also stated I have neuropathy and that helps with the pain. On 04/06/22 at 02:32 pm, R50 stated, My Vicodin came in last night finally. They gave it to me this morning. The Controlled Drug Receipt/Reorder/Disposition Form for R50, documents 30 tablets of Hydrocodone/APAP (a combination of an opioid and non-opioid pain medication) 7.5 mg-325 mg were received on 3/23/22. This form documents the last dose was administered on 4/4/22 at 5:20 am. The Controlled Drug Receipt/Reorder/Disposition Form for R50, documents 20 tablets of Hydrocodone/APAP 7.5 mg-325mg were received on 4/6/22. The first dose was administered on 4/6/22 at 7:15 am. The Medication Administration Record for R50 for 4/1/22 through 4/30/22, documents R50 did not receive any Hydrocodone/APAP after the dose on 4/4/22 at 5:20 am until 4/6/22 at 7:15 am. On 04/08/22 at 10:16 am, V2 DON (Director of Nursing) stated, there is a gap in the Controlled Drug Receipt/Record/Disposition Form from 4/4/22 to 4/6/22 which indicates the Hydrocodone was not given. V2 stated Agency Nurses are not good about re-ordering medications, but we should have Hydrocodone in the electronic medication dispenser to give if something runs out. 2. The Face Sheet for R106 includes the following diagnoses: Osteoarthritis of left knee and lymphedema. R106's Baseline Care Plan documents Unilateral Primary OA (Osteoarthritis left knee, Acute Kidney failure, Lymphedema, requires assist with ADL's (Activities of Daily Living), uses walker and w/c (wheelchair) and uses Opioid's for pain, and documents Left knee pain 4/10 (four out of ten on pain scale) most days. The Physician Orders for R106, dated 4/1/22 through 4/30/22, lists a Physician order dated 3/29/22 for Lidocaine Patch 4%, apply to affected area topically two times a day for pain to start 3/30/22. On 04/05/22 at 09:38 am, R106's bilateral lower extremities were edematous (abnormally swollen with fluid). R106 stated I have swelling in my feet that started before I came here and then I ended up here. R106 stated My pain stays around 7 or 8 and I have told them the Tylenol doesn't work. It's in my right hip, low back, knees and feet. They said the doctor wouldn't order anything else than Tylenol. Tylenol barely helps and upsets my stomach some days. I stopped asking because they won't bring me anything else. Arthritis cream they put on twice a day, but it isn't enough. R106 denies ever having a lidocaine patch applied. On 04/06/22 at 02:27 pm, R106 stated she was given Tylenol again last night because her left knee was hurting and stated it did not help. R106 also denies having lidocaine patch applied. The MAR (Medication Administration Record) for the lidocaine patch ordered for R106, dated 3/30/22 at 8:00 am and 8:00 pm; dated 3/31/22 at 8:00 am and 8:00 pm; dated 4/1/22 at 8:00 am and 8:00 pm; dated 4/2/22 at 8:00 am and 8:00 pm; and dated 4/4/22 through 4/6/22 at 8:00 am and 8:00 pm document 9. The code for 9 is documented as see progress notes. The Progress Notes for R106 documents the following dates and document: 3/30/22 at 8:34 am and 1:12 pm, awaiting arrival from pharmacy, 3/30/22 at 8:18 pm on order, 3/31/22 at 8:33 am on order, 3/31/22 at 9:13 pm not available, pending pharmacy, 4/1/22 at 7:58 am on order, 4/1/22 at 7:52 pm no stock, 4/2/22 at 9:28 am unavailable, 4/4/22 at 5:27 pm medication unavailable, 4/4/22 at 10:25 pm not available, 4/5/22 at 8:47 am medication on order, 4/6/22 at 7:45 am out of stock, 4/6/22 at 8:31 pm Unavailable at this time. Will place when available, and 4/7/22 at 8:22 pm no stock. On 4/8/22 at 10:17 am, V2 DON (Director of Nursing) stated the Lidocaine Patches are a stock item, we don't get them from pharmacy, and we always have them available. Agency staff may not know where it is stored.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0698 (Tag F0698)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

2. R7's Face sheet documents R7 with a diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease and documents R7 is dependent on renal dialysis. R7's current Physician Order Sheet documents R7 receives dialysis on Monday,...

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2. R7's Face sheet documents R7 with a diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease and documents R7 is dependent on renal dialysis. R7's current Physician Order Sheet documents R7 receives dialysis on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (M-W-F) at 11:00 A.M. R7's current Care Plan documents R7 needs hemodialysis related to renal failure and documents R7 receives dialysis (M-W-F). R7's MDS (Minimum Data Set) Assessment, dated 1/20/22, documents R7 is cognitively intact without memory impairments. On 04/05/22 at 3:05 P.M., R7 stated R7 receives dialysis three times a week. At this time, R7 lifted up R7's left shirt sleeve to expose R7's dialysis fistula to R7's left upper arm. On 04/06/22 at 8:28 A.M., R7 was in R7's chair in R7's room. R7 stated R7 was waiting to go to dialysis at this time. On 4/7/22 at 1:27 P.M., R7 stated R7 does not go back and forth from the facility and to dialysis with communication papers of any kind. As of 4/8/22 at 3:00 P.M., R7's medical record did not contain any documentation of communication back and forth with the facility and dialysis center. On 4/7/22 at 10:25 A.M., V2 (Director of Nursing) stated the Nurses should be checking dialysis access sites and would need to refer to policy for frequency of site checks. V2 also stated no communication goes back and forth with residents and the Dialysis center and if (V2) needed to know something, she would call the Dialysis center and have them fax it over but rarely does that. V2 confirmed the dialysis residents do not go back and forth with communication reports and no report is called back and forth. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to communicate with the dialysis center before and after resident dialysis treatments, failed to provide a lunch meal on resident dialysis days and failed to monitor and assess dialysis access sites/grafts for two (R7 and R23) of two residents reviewed for dialysis in the sample of 41. Findings include: The facility's Hemodialysis policy, dated 01/01/20, documents This facility will provide the necessary care and treatment, consistent with professional standards of practice, physician orders, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the resident's goals and preferences, to meet the special medical, nursing, mental, and psychosocial needs of residents receiving hemodialysis. The facility will assure that each resident receives care and services for the provision of hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis consistent with professional standards of practice. This will include: 1. The ongoing assessment of the resident's condition and monitoring for complications before and after dialysis treatments received at a certified dialysis facility. 2. Ongoing assessment and oversight of the resident before, during and after dialysis treatments 3. Ongoing communication and collaboration with the dialysis facility regarding dialysis care and services. Compliance Guidelines: 2. The facility will coordinate and collaborate with the dialysis facility to assure that: c. Documentation requirements are met to assure that treatments are provided as ordered by the nephrologist, attending practitioner and dialysis team; and d. There is ongoing communication and collaboration for the development and implementation of the dialysis care plan by nursing home and dialysis staff. 4. The licensed nurse will communicate to the dialysis facility via telephonic communication or written format, such as a dialysis communication form or other form. The Long Term Care Facility Outpatient Dialysis Services Coordination Agreement, effective 6/7/2018, documents B. Obligations of Long Term Care Facility and/or Owner: 4. Preparation of ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease) Residents. The Long Term Care Facility shall ensure that ESRD Residents are prepared to spend an extended length of time at the ESRD Dialysis Unit and have received proper nourishment and any medications prescribed for reasons other than the treatment of ESRD, as appropriate, before coming to the ESRD Dialysis Unit. E. Mutual Obligations: 1. Collaboration of Care. Both parties shall ensure that there is documented evidence of collaboration of care and communication between the Long Term Care Facility and ESRD Dialysis Unit. 1. The Face Sheet for R23 documents R23 has ESRD and dependent on renal dialysis. On 04/05/22 at 11:07 AM, R23 stated she goes to the Dialysis unit on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the mornings and has to be there around 10:00 am. We eat breakfast here around 7:30 am and don't eat until we come back at supper around 5:30 pm. R23 stated the patients are not allowed to eat during dialysis treatment so we don't take any lunch with us. R23 stated she does not take any paperwork with her and does not bring any paperwork back with her from dialysis. R23 stated she has a dialysis graft to her left upper arm that the dialysis nurse puts a dressing on after her treatment and R23 can and does take it off the next day. R23 stated no one at the facility checks her dialysis graft site or checks for a bruit and thrill. On 04/06/22 at 2:30 PM, R23 was out of the facility at Dialysis Center. On 04/07/22 at 8:05 AM, R23 stated she went to dialysis yesterday and no one checked on her when she came back or looked at her dressing. R23 stated she pulled her own dressing off this morning. The Physician Orders for R23, dated 4/7/22, lists R23 is on a Cardiac and Renal diet, limit high potassium foods, double protein and 1,000 ml (milliliter) fluid restriction. Dialysis MWF (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) with chair time of 12:10 pm. There are no Physician orders listed for the care or assessment of R23's dialysis graft site. R23's current Care Plan documents (R23) needs dialysis r/t (related to) renal failure with goal to have no s/sx (signs or symptoms) of complications from dialysis. The interventions are listed as: Check and change dressing daily at access site. Document. Do not draw blood or take B/P (blood pressure) in arm with graft. Encourage resident to go for the scheduled dialysis appointments. Resident receives dialysis (M-W-F). R23's MAR (Medication Administration Record) and TAR (Treatment Administration Record) for February through April 2022 do not document any monitoring of R23's dialysis site or of bruit and thrill being checked. R23's Progress Notes, dated 2/8/22 through 4/8/22 do not include any assessments of R23's dialysis site or that bruit and thrill have been checked. R23's Electronic Medical Record does not include any documentation from Dialysis Center regarding R23's dialysis treatments. On 4/6/22 at 9:57 am, V33 ESRD Secretary stated the dialysis treatments can take three to five hours, depending on the patient. V33 stated the patients cannot eat or drink while on the machine being dialyzed but can pack a lunch or bring snacks, and most do, to eat before or after their treatment. On 4/8/22 at 12:30 pm, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated the Nurses should be checking bruit and thrill for dialysis residents everyday and assessing and monitoring their dialysis access sites.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0761 (Tag F0761)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store medications safe and securely for two of 20 residents (R35 and R40) reviewed for medications in a sample of 41. Finding...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store medications safe and securely for two of 20 residents (R35 and R40) reviewed for medications in a sample of 41. Findings include: Facility Resident Self-Administration of Medication, dated 7/1/21, documents It is the policy of this facility to support each resident's rights to self-administer medication. A resident may only self-administer medications after the facility's team has determined which medications may be self-administered safely. Bedside medication storage is permitted only when it does not present a risk to confused residents who wander into the other residents' rooms. Facility Storage of Medications, dated 5/1/18, documents Medications and biologicals are stored safely, securely, and properly. The medication supply is accessible by license nursing personnel, pharmacy personnel, or staff members lawfully authorized to administer medications. 1. On 4/05/22 at 9:30am, In R35's room there was a prescription acetic acid solution 0.25%/percent from (pharmacy), dated 8/16/21, with 50ml/milliliter left out of the 250ml bottle of solution; and triamcinolone cream 0.1% from (pharmacy), dated 9/19/19, on R35's bedside table in (R35's) reach. At that same time R35 stated That is my cream for my legs, and it works real good. R35's acetic acid solution and triamcinolone cream remained at R35's bedside on 4/5/22, 4/6/22, and 4/7/22 until on 4/7/22 at 12:35am, V2 DON/Director of Nursing was shown the acetic acid solution and prescription triamcinolone cream on R35's bedside table. V2 stated Those should not be at the bedside, and we do not have anyone who keeps prescriptions at the bedside. We have confused residents here who wander and rummage in rooms. We do have families bring in things that aren't allowed, and we take them, but I see these are prescriptions. At that same time, V2 took the medications to the nursing station. On 4/7/22 at 1pm, V9 RN for R35 stated We do not allow residents to keep any medications at the bedside. 2. On 4/05/22 at 1:10pm, In R40's room there was a Hydrocortisone cream (OTC/over the counter) cream and prescription Betamethasone cream on the bedside table. R40 stated I can keep these at the bedside. At that same time, the nurse was in the room to assess her skin, looked through the residents' creams which were on her overbed table and bedside table, and then put barrier cream on R40. At that same time, V14 Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN stated, I did not know she had these in her room, I did not see them on her bedside table, and I don't know if she has an order to keep in her room, but she shouldn't have unless she has an order. At that same time, the nurse then took the medications with her out of the room to put in her medication cart. On 4/7/22 at 1pm, V9 RN for R40 stated We do not allow residents to keep any medications at the bedside.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0558 (Tag F0558)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on interview and record review the facility failed to answer resident call lights timely for six (R7, R13, R28, R36, R43 and R48) residents of nineteen reviewed for call lights in a sample of 41...

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Based on interview and record review the facility failed to answer resident call lights timely for six (R7, R13, R28, R36, R43 and R48) residents of nineteen reviewed for call lights in a sample of 41. Findings include: Facility Call Light/Accessibility and Timely Response Policy, dated 8/1/2019, documents the purpose of this policy is to assure the facility is adequately equipped with a call light at each resident's bedside, toilet and bathing facility to allow residents to call for assistance; call lights will directly relay to a staff member or centralized location to ensure appropriate response; and all staff members who see or hear an activated call light are responsible to responding. If the staff member cannot provide what the resident desires, the appropriate personnel should be notified. Facility Resident Council Minutes, dated 3/29/22, document call light concerns were discussed, regarding being answered in a timely manner. Facility Resident Council Minutes, dated 2/15/22, document residents had concerns about call light answering.: Facility Resident Council Minutes dated 10/19/21 document one resident state's that it took a very long period of time before call light was answered on second (2nd) shift. The resident states it was an agency aide. On 4/5/22 at 10:20 am, R13 (Alert and Oriented) stated, They are horrible with the call lights. I always put mine on, for my roommate, and they take at least a half hour to an hour (to be answered). The only reason they are good today, is because you (State Agency) are here. On 4/5/22 at 11:00 am, R28 (Alert and Oriented) stated, They are terrible with the call lights. We usually have to wait about an hour. On 4/5/22 at 11:00 am, R7 (Alert and Oriented) stated, I have to wait way too long time for my light to get answered. On 4/5/22, at 11:05 am, R43 (Alert and Oriented) stated, The call lights are so bad. We have to wait forever. On 4/5/22 at 11:10 am, R48 (Alert and Oriented) stated, They take forever with the call lights. They say that they are understaffed, it is normal to wait at the minimum at least a half an hour or so. On 4/5/22 at 11:17 am, R36 (Alert and Oriented) stated, Oh my gosh they are terrible with the call lights. On 4/7/22, at 12: 47 pm, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON) stated, We have a lot of agency in the building and I have some problems that I need to get fixed, and this is one of them.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0657 (Tag F0657)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

4. R35's current diagnoses include Abnormal posture. R35's current care plan has no documentation R35 wears bilateral leg braces. On 4/5/22 at 9:30 am, R35 was in bed in R35's room, alert and oriented...

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4. R35's current diagnoses include Abnormal posture. R35's current care plan has no documentation R35 wears bilateral leg braces. On 4/5/22 at 9:30 am, R35 was in bed in R35's room, alert and oriented. R35's bilateral leg braces were lying on a three-drawer cart, R35 stated, I wear (bilateral) leg braces and get them put on every day when I get out of bed. At that same time, V10 and V11 both CNAs/Certified Nursing Assistant came into R35's room and put on R35's bilateral leg braces. On 4/7/22 at 12:30 pm, V2 DON/Director of Nursing verified R35's bilateral leg braces were not on his care plan. 5. R40's current diagnoses include Abnormal Posture, Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body) affecting right dominant side, contracture of right ankle, and stiffness of left ankle. R40's current care plan has no documentation that R40 wears a right-hand splint. On 4/5/22 at 12:30 pm, R40 was in her electric wheelchair, alert and oriented, dressed, and stated I had a stroke in 2009 and have right sided weakness. In R40's room there was a right-hand brace lying on a three-drawer cart and R40 stated I wear that at night because of my right sided weakness from the stroke and to prevent my hand from contracting. I have to tell the staff to put it on. On 4/7/22 at 12:30 pm, V2 DON verified R40's right hand brace was not on R40's care plan. 3. R53's Physician Order Sheet, dated 4/7/22, documents: an order to attempt to wean oxygen (O2), keep saturations greater than/equal to 92 percent (%); check oxygen saturations every shift for shortness of breath; and oxygen at two liters per nasal cannula (2L NC) every shift. On 04/05/22 at 12:49 pm, R53's oxygen concentrator was on three liters per nasal cannula (3L NC). On 4/6/22 at 10:10 am, R53's oxygen was on at three liters per nasal cannula (3L NC). R53's current Care Plan does not document oxygen administration, oxygen tubing changes or humidification bottle changes. On 4/7/22 at 1:50 pm, V2 DON (Director of Nursing) confirmed R53's care plan was not revised to include R53's oxygen use. Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to revise a plan of care for five (R35, R40, R45, R50, and R53) of 19 residents reviewed for care planning in the sample of 41. Findings include: The facility's undated, Comprehensive Care Plans policy, documents 5. The comprehensive care plan will be reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team after each comprehensive and quarterly MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment . 6. The objectives will be utilized to monitor the resident's progress. Alternative interventions will be documented, as needed . Qualified staff responsible for carrying out interventions specified in the care plan will be notified of their roles and responsibilities for carrying out the interventions, initially and when changes are made. 1. On 4/06/22 at 2:42 pm, R45 pulled up her shirt to reveal a gastrostomy feeding tube and stated she has a feeding tube, but it isn't being used anymore because she can eat regular food and take her medications by mouth. R45's current Care Plan documents Glucerna 1.5 via (gastrostomy feeding) tube at 55 ml/hr (milliliters per hour) for 12 hours at night with a 30 ml water flush every 2 hours during the night. This plan of care does not document R45's refusal of gastrostomy tube feedings or cares The Social Service Note, dated 3/14/22, documents (R45) expressed to writer and other staff members that she is using her Resident Rights to refuse nutrition through the Peg (Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy feeding) tube but does want medication through the tube . (R45) was a nurse and I still want no nutrition through the tube. The RD (Registered Dietician) note for R45, dated 3/14/22, documents Resident refusing g-tube (gastrostomy feeding tube) feedings and requesting oral diet. Explained oral diet is not safe at this time and encouraged re-considering feeding until SLP (Speech Therapy) is able to initiate an oral diet. On 4/7/22 at 1:45 pm, V2 DON (Director of Nursing) stated R45 refused the g-tube (gastrostomy feeding tube) flushes and nutrition and confirmed R45's care plan was not revised to include R45's refusals of g-tube feedings, flushes or cares. The Physician Order Sheet for R45, dated 4/7/22, documents a Physician order for Oxygen at 2L (liters) NC (per nasal cannula) continuous every shift. On 4/5/22 at 10:19 am, 4/6/22 at 2:36 pm, and 4/7/22 at 7:52 am, R45 was sitting in her wheelchair with oxygen infusing at 3L (liters) via nasal cannula, connected to a portable oxygen tank. On 4/6/22 at 2:36 pm, V7 RN (Registered Nurse) readjusted R45's oxygen flow rate to two liters and stated R45 will change her oxygen rate and will disconnect herself from the oxygen at times and not alert the staff. R45's current Care Plan documents (R45) has oxygen therapy r/t (related to) ineffective gas exchange. Intervention listed as Oxygen settings: O2 (oxygen) at 2L continuous. This plan of care does not document R45 changing the oxygen flow rate or disconnecting her oxygen tubing from the oxygen source. On 4/7/22 at 1:48 pm, V2 DON (Director of Nursing) confirmed R45's care plan was not revised to include R45 changing the oxygen flow rate or disconnecting her oxygen tubing. 2. On 4/5/22 at 11:51 am, R50's right heel observed with no visible pressure ulcer. The Weekly pressure ulcer interdisciplinary team note for R50, dated 3/31/22 documents current wound status documented as Resolved. R50's current Care Plan documents I have actual skin alteration (fissure) to right, posterior heel r/t (related to) dry skin, neuropathy. On 4/7/22 at 1:48 pm, V2 DON (Director of Nursing) confirmed R50's care plan was not revised to remove R50's actual right heel wound after it had healed.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0692 (Tag F0692)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

3. R40's current diagnoses include: Congestive Heart Failure/CHF, and MORBID (SEVERE) OBESITY DUE TO EXCESS CALORIES. R40's current careplan documents (R40) has unplanned/unexpected weight gain. (R40)...

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3. R40's current diagnoses include: Congestive Heart Failure/CHF, and MORBID (SEVERE) OBESITY DUE TO EXCESS CALORIES. R40's current careplan documents (R40) has unplanned/unexpected weight gain. (R40) will not develop complications from weight gain such as skin breakdown, ineffective breathing pattern, altered cardiac output, diabetes, impaired mobility through review date. Monitor/record/report to MD/medical doctor PRN/as needed situations leading to increased food consumption, reasons for weight gain, and significant weight changes. R40's MDS/Minimum Data Set Assessment, dated 3/9/22, documents under weight loss yes, not on prescribed weight-loss regimen. R40's weight orders with an effective date of 3/4/2022-3/30/22 Daily weights every day shift every Mon, and orders dated 3/30/22-current documents Weigh three times per week every shift every Mon, Wed, and Fri. On 4/5/22, R40's online medical record only has 14 daily weights out of 27 days during the time frame 3/4-3/30/22. R40's online medical record only has one weight for the month of April 2022 three times a week weight which documents R35 weighs 255.2 Lbs (pounds) per wheelchair. R40's weights fluctuate significantly dated 3/27/2022- 255.5 Lbs Wheelchair; 3/25/2022- 233.0 Lbs Mechanical Lift; 3/18/2022 222.5 lbs Standing; and 3/17/2022 09:28 257.0 Lbs Wheelchair. On 4/7/22 at 12:30pm, V2 DON/Director of Nursing stated (R40) was on daily weights for a while and then she was changed to three times a week weights. Her weights need to be done because she has CHF. On 4/7/22 at 1pm, V9 RN/Registered Nurse for R40 stated The CNSs/Certified Nursing Assistants are to tell the nurses if residents refuse weights because we can go talk to them. If (R40) refuses weights I expect to be told. Based on record review and interview the facility failed to obtain and record resident weights, as ordered by a physician and failed to notify a resident's physician and/or representative of significant weight changes for five (R13, R40, R49, R50 and R53) of 19 residents reviewed for weight loss in a sample of 41. Findings include: Facility Weight Monitoring Policy, dated 1/1/2020, documents: based on the resident's comprehensive assessment, the facility will ensure that all resident's maintain acceptable parameters of nutritional status, such as usual body weight or desirable body weight range and electrolyte balance, unless the resident's clinical condition demonstrates that this is not possible or resident preferences indicate otherwise; weight can be a useful indicator of nutritional status, significant unintended changes in weight (loss or gain) or insidious weight loss (gradual unintended loss over a period of time) may indicate a nutritional problem; the facility will utilize a systemic approach to optimize a resident's nutritional status and risk factors; evaluating/analyzing the assessment information; developing and consistently implementing pertinent approaches; weight monitoring should be recorded monthly as indicated; weight analysis, the newly recorded weight should be compared to the previous recorded weight and record as significant weight as defined by one month (five percent), 90 days (seven and a half percent change) and 180 days (ten percent change); the physician should be informed of a significant change in weight and may order nutritional interventions; and the Registered Dietician or Dietary Manager should be consulted to assist with interventions, actions are recorded in the nutrition progress notes. Facility Notification of Change Policy, dated 1/1/2020, documents: the purpose of the policy is to ensure the facility promptly informs the resident, consults the resident's Physician, notifies consistent with his or her authority, representative when there is a change requiring notification; and if the resident is competent, the facility must still contact the resident's physician and notify the resident's representative, if known. Facility Dietary Manager Job Description dated June 2021, documents: that the Dietary Manager plans, organizes, supervises and directs all administration and operational activities of the Food and Nutrition Services Department; determines resident diet needs and develops appropriate dietary plans in cooperation with registered dietician and in compliance with Physician's Orders; reviews plans of care related to nutritional status, documents concerns that can be resolved, improved or addressed to improve resident's nutritional status; reviews, revises and implements, in cooperation with the disciplinary team the resident's nutritional assessment and plan of care; and complies with standards of business and State/Federal Regulations and guidelines. 1. Facility Resident Weight Report, dated 4/7/22, documents R13's weight of 315 pounds/lbs. on 12/9/21; 309 lbs. on 1/10/22; 327 lbs. on 2/8/22; 330 lbs. on 3/7/22; and no weight recorded for April, 2022. R13's current Care Plan documents a diagnoses of Diabetes Mellitus/DM and a Dietary Consult for nutrition regimen and ongoing monitoring; and monitor/record/report to Physician as needed for signs of malnutrition. R13's Nutrition/Dietary Nursing Notes, dated 4/6/22 at 8:04 pm, documents no new weight. R13's Physician Order Summary Report, dated 4/7/22, does not document an order for weights. R13's Physician Order Summary Report also documents an admission date of 12/2/21. R13's Medication Administration Record and Treatment Administration Record, dated 2/1/22 through 4/7/22, does not document R13's weights. R13's Nursing Notes, dated 2/1/22 through 4/7/22, do not document notification of weight change to R13's Physician or R13's Representative. On 4/5/22 at 11:20 am, R13 (Alert and Oriented) stated, I cannot remember the last time they weighed me, they never weigh me. I have never been told that I have had a big weight gain or loss. I am also (R53's) wife and contact person, and they have never told me of any weight changes with my husband. They probably never weigh him either. 2. Facility Resident Weight Report, dated 4/7/22, documents R53's weight of 280 pounds/lbs. on 11/4/21; 257 lbs. on 12/13/21; 275 lbs. on 1/10/22; 267 lbs. on 2/10/22; 262 lbs. on 3/7/22 and 255 lbs. on 4/5/22. The Weight Report does not document reweighs or daily weights. R53's Physician Order Summary Report, dated 4/7/22, documents an order, dated 2/18/22, for daily weight, one time a day take weight daily. R53's Physician Order Summary Report also documents an admission date of 3/14/22. R53's diagnoses including history of Malignant Neoplasm of the Large Intestine and Rectum, Parkinson's Disease and Dementia with Lewy Bodies. R53's current Care Plan documents: that R53 requires staff assistance for set up of meals/eating; and that R53 is at risk for unplanned/unexpected weight gain related to Lymphedema and immobility and if weight is not within normal range to contact the physician. R53's Medication Administration Record and Treatment Administration Records, dated 2/1/22 through 4/7/22, do not document a daily weight for R53. R53's Nursing Notes, dated 2/1/22, through 4/7/22, do not document daily weights or notification of weight change to R53 or R53's Representative. On 4/7/22 at 9:25 am, V8 (Dietary Manager) stated, These are the only weights that I have for (R13) and (R53). It is the Certified Nursing Assistant's (CNA's) responsibility to get the weights and record them and the nurse's responsibility to notify the Physician and family or Power of Attorney of weight discrepancies. I also provided a complete print-out of the whole facility's weight's and there are no daily weights for (R53). (R13) and (R53) have major weight discrepancies that should have been looked into. 4. On 04/05/22 at 11:26 AM, R49 stated, I have lost some weight since I have been here, but it is better now. The Resident Weight Report for R49 documents R49's weights on 3/8/22 at 254.6 and on 3/18/22 at 242.6 which is a 12.1 pound weight loss over 10 days. On 4/5/22 R49 weighed 245.0 which is a loss of nine pounds in one month. 5. On 04/06/22 at 02:32 pm, R50 stated, They do not weigh me everyday, just once in a while. The Physician Orders for R50, dated 3/29/22 documents Weigh daily every day shift. The TAR (Treatment Administration Record) for R50, dated 3/1/22 through 3/31/22, documents R50 was weighed on 3/30/22 at 290.4. The TAR dated 4/1/22 through 4/30/22, documents R50 was weighed on 4/1/22 at 290.6, 4/5/22 at 278.5, and 4/7/22 at 278.5 which documents a 12.1 pound weight loss over seven days. R50 was weighed only four of the ten days since order date.
CONCERN (E)

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

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

6. R40's April 2022 orders documents O2 (oxygen) 3 (three) L/liters per NC/nasal cannula wear at night per oxygen concentrator one time a day related to OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA. R40's orders, dated 3/...

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6. R40's April 2022 orders documents O2 (oxygen) 3 (three) L/liters per NC/nasal cannula wear at night per oxygen concentrator one time a day related to OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA. R40's orders, dated 3/30/22, documents Albuterol Sulfate Nebulization four times a day for five days and completed 4/4/22. R40's current care plan documents (R40) uses O2 at HS/Hour of Sleep and PRN/as needed related to COPD/Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and chronic respiratory failure, CHF/Congestive Heart Failure. (R40) has had multiple complaints during COVID of cough, congestion, need for elevated HOB/head of bed, keep sats (saturations) above 90%, and notify MD if below 90%. Apply oxygen therapy as needed. On 4/5/22 at 12:30 pm, R40 stated I wear oxygen when my sats (saturations) drop below 90% (percent). R40's nasal cannula tubing was dated 7/5/21, and R40's humidifier bottle was dated 7/2/21. R40's nebulizer was sitting on the bed and the tubing was undated. R40's medical record has no orders to change the tubing. R40's TAR/Treatment Administration Record or MAR/Medication Administration Record has nothing on them to notify staff to change the nebulizer tubing, oxygen tubing, and humidifier bottle. On 4/7/22 at 12:30 pm, V2 DON/Director of Nursing went to R40s room with surveyor and verified R40's nebulizer had no date, and the dates on the humidifier and oxygen tubing were as above. At that same time, V2 stated Our policy is to change weekly. On 4/7/22 at 1:00 pm, V9 RN/Registered Nurse for R40 stated (R40) was sent to the hospital for an URI/Upper Respiratory Infection the end of March (2022) and she was ordered nebulizers. They are supposed to change the tubing weekly here, that is our policy. 5. R53's Physician Order Sheet, dated 4/7/22, documents: an order to attempt to wean oxygen (O2), keep saturations greater than/equal to 92 percent/%; check oxygen saturations every shift for shortness of breath.; and oxygen at two liters per nasal cannula (2 L NC) every shift. R53's Physician Order Sheet does not document an order to change the oxygen tubing or humidification bottle. On 04/05/22 at 12:49 pm, R53's oxygen tubing and humidification bottle was not dated and R53's oxygen setting was at three liters per nasal cannula (3 L NC). On 4/6/22 at 10:10 am, R53's oxygen tubing and humidification bottle was not dated. R53 was sitting in R53's wheelchair in R53's room and R53's portable oxygen concentrator was set on 3 L NC and was empty. On 4/7/22 at 1:45 pm, R53's oxygen tubing and humidification bottle was not dated. On 4/6/22 at 10:16 am, V5 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN), verified that R53's portable oxygen tank was empty. V5 stated, I just filled this portable tank last night how can (R53) be on empty already? V5 then changed R53's oxygen tubing from the portable tank to the room concentrator that was adjusted to three liters per nasal cannula (3 L NC). V5 then stated, I think they are supposed to change the oxygen tubing and humidification bottle every week, but I am not sure what shift. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure oxygen tubing, nebulizer tubing and humidity bottles were dated, changed and stored according to facility policy, failed to ensure oxygen flow rates were administered per physician order and failed to ensure oxygen tanks were filled for six of six residents (R7, R40, R45, R50, R51, and R53) reviewed for oxygen in the sample of 41. Findings include: The facility's Oxygen Administration policy, revised 9/24/20, states, Oxygen is administered to residents who need it, consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plans and the residents' goals and preferences. 1. Oxygen is administered under orders of a physician, except in the case of an emergency. 5. Staff shall perform hand hygiene and don gloves when administering oxygen or when in contact with oxygen equipment. Other infection control measures include: b. Change oxygen tubing and mask/cannula weekly and as needed if it becomes soiled or contaminated. c. Change humidification bottle when empty, every 72 hours, or as recommended by the manufacturer. Use only sterile water for humidification. d. If applicable, change nebulizer tubing and delivery devices every 72 hours and as needed if they become soiled or contaminated. e. Keep delivery devices covered in a plastic bag when not in use. The facility's Nebulizer Therapy policy, revised 9/22/20, states, It is the policy of this facility for nebulizer treatments, once ordered, to be administered by nursing staff as directed using proper technique and standard precautions. 2. Care of the Equipment: c. Disassemble parts after every treatment. g. once completely dry, store the nebulizer cup and mouthpiece in a (plastic sealed) bag. h. Change nebulizer tubing every 72 hours. 1. R51's Face sheet documents R51 with diagnoses to include but not limited to: Unspecified Asthma, Acute Pulmonary Edema, Acute Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia, and Solitary Pulmonary Nodule. R51's current Physician Order Sheet (POS) documents R51 with an active order, with a start date of 7/26/21, that states, Check oxygen level at HS (hours of sleep). If pulse ox (oximetry) below 92% (percent) on room air, apply nasal cannula at 3 (three) L (liters) every night shift related to Acute Pulmonary Edema, Acute Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia. This same POS also documents active orders for O2 (Oxygen) 3L nasal cannula with a start date of 7/24/21 and Albuterol Sulfate Nebulization Solution (2.5 mg/milligrams/3 ml/milliliters) 0.083% 3 ml inhale orally via nebulizer every 6 hours as needed for SOB (Shortness of Breath) or wheezing. with a start date of 6/19/20. R51's Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated, 3/1/22-3/31/22, documents R51 received Ipratropium-Albuterol Solution 0.5-2.5 (3) mg (milligram)/(per) 3 ml (milliliter) one vial inhale orally three times a day for SOB (shortness of breath). This same MAR documents R51 received the nebulizer medication three times a day 3/1/22-3/29/22 and twice on 3/30/22. On 4/5/22 at 10:20 A.M. and 4/05/22 at 11:46 A.M., R51 was in R51's room in a wheelchair. An oxygen concentrator was against the back wall of R51's room. R51's oxygen tubing that was connected to the oxygen concentrator was lying on the floor. This oxygen tubing had a piece of tape on it which was dated 3/16/22. A nebulizer machine was sitting on a table, next to the oxygen concentrator, this nebulizer machine had tubing attached to it with a nebulizer cup and mouthpiece attached to the tubing. The nebulizer cup and mouthpiece were lying directly on the floor. The humidity bottle in the oxygen concentrator was not dated. On 4/5/22 at 11:46 A.M., R51 stated R51 had the oxygen and nebulizer from when R51 returned to the facility after a hospital stay. On 4/6/22 at 3:11 P.M., R51's same oxygen and nebulizer tubing, with the 3/16/22 date, had been picked up off the floor. The nebulizer cup and mouthpiece (dated 3/16/22) was sitting upright, being stored in the nebulizer machine, ready for use. At this time, V9 (Registered Nurse) and V18 (Certified Nursing Assistant) verified R51's oxygen and nebulizer tubing were outdated with the 3/16/22 date and V9 verified R51's current orders for prn (as needed) oxygen and nebulizers. V18 stated, I used to work central supply. The oxygen tubing is to be changed once a week on night shift. V18 and V9 verified R51's nebulizer cup and mouthpiece were not stored in a bag. As of 4/8/22 at 3:00 P.M., R51's medical record did not contain documentation of R51's oxygen tubing being changed weekly or R51's nebulizer tubing being changed every 72 hours. 2. R7's Face sheet documents R7 with diagnoses to include but not limited to: Heart Failure, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Respiratory Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Morbid Obesity. R7's current Physician Order Sheet (POS) documents an order with a start date of 3/22/22 for O2 (Oxygen) two liters via nasal cannula (NC) continuous every shift. R7's current Care Plan documents R7 uses oxygen therapy related to Chronic Respiratory Failure and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. R7's Treatment Administration Records (TAR) for March 2022 and April 2022 documents R7 oxygen use at 2 (two) L (liters) NC. These same TARs do not contain documentation regarding the need to change/replace the oxygen tubing or humidity bottles. On 04/05/22 at 3:05 P.M., R7 was sitting in the recliner chair in R7's room. R7 was wearing oxygen via nasal cannula. R7's oxygen concentrator was set at two liters per minute. R7's oxygen tubing was not dated. R7 stated, They change my tubing, but I don't know how often. I have to tell them to refill the humidity bottle when it is empty. On 04/06/22 at 8:28 A.M., R7 was in R7's chair in R7's room waiting to go to dialysis. R7 was wearing oxygen at two liters NC. R7's oxygen tubing remains undated. On 4/6/22 at 3:11 P.M., V18 (Certified Nursing Assistant) stated, I used to work central supply. The oxygen tubing is to be changed once a week on night shift. As of 4/8/22 at 3:00 P.M., R7's medical record did not contain documentation of R7's oxygen tubing being changed. 3. R45's Face Sheet includes a diagnosis of Acute Respiratory Failure. The Physician Order Sheet for R45, dated 4/7/22, documents a Physician Order initiated 3/11/22 as Oxygen 2 (two) L (liters) NC (per nasal cannula) continuous every shift. The Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for R45, dated 4/1/22 through 4/30/22, documents R45 uses oxygen at two liters at night continuously and oxygen saturations of 94% or greater. There is no direction for when R45's oxygen tubing and humidifier bottle are to be changed. On 04/05/22 at 10:19 AM, R45 was sitting in wheelchair in her room with oxygen infusing at three liters from a portable oxygen tank via undated nasal cannula. An oxygen concentrator was at R45's bedside with attached undated humidifier bottle and undated oxygen tubing. There was also a Nebulizer machine on the bedside table with undated tubing connected to it. On 04/06/22 at 12:00 PM, R45 was sitting in her wheelchair by the side of her bed with oxygen infusing at three liters through undated nasal cannula. On 04/06/22 at 2:36 PM, R45 was sitting in her wheelchair and was short of breath. R45's undated oxygen tubing was lying on the floor under R45's wheelchair. R45's portable oxygen tank was still on and set at three liters. On 04/06/22 at 2:55 PM, V7 RN readjusted R45's oxygen to infuse at two liters and stated R45 will sometimes change her oxygen infusion rate and disconnect herself from the oxygen source and not alert staff. V7 RN reminded resident not to remove her oxygen from the portable tank and to alert staff when she needs changed over. V7 also confirmed R45's oxygen tubing and humidifier bottle were undated and stated I honestly don't know when they get changed here or how often. There are not very many patients here on oxygen. I have not typically seen the oxygen tubing, nebulizer tubing, or humidifier bottles dated here. I usually work in the hospitals, and we don't date them there because the patients aren't there long enough to need to. On 04/07/22 at 07:52 AM, R45 was sitting in her wheelchair by the side of her bed with oxygen infusing at three liters through undated nasal cannula. 4. R50's Face Sheet includes the following diagnoses: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Rheumatoid Arthritis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, CHF (Congestive Heart Failure), Mild Persistent Asthma, and Edema. The Physician Order Sheet, dated 4/7/22 documents a Physician Order initiated 2/19/22 as Oxygen at HS (hour of sleep) 2 L (liters) NC (nasal cannula) every night shift for COPD. The Medication Administration Record and Treatment Administration Record for R50, dated 4/1/22 through 4/30/22, documents R50 uses oxygen at 2 L at night for COPD. There is no direction for when R50's oxygen tubing and humidifier bottle are to be changed. On 04/05/22 at 10:04 AM, R50's oxygen concentrator was in the corner of R50's room with an undated humidifier bottle attached to it and attached oxygen tubing which is also undated. R50 stated, I only use the oxygen at night. I have to stop it at night and empty the water out of the tubing. There is a piece missing so the water comes up through the tubing. On 04/06/22 at 2:32 PM, R50's Oxygen tubing and humidifier bottle remain undated. On 04/06/22 at 2:55 PM, V7 RN (Registered Nurse) confirmed R50's oxygen tubing and humidifier bottle was not dated and stated, I honestly don't know when they (oxygen tubing and humidifier) get changed here or how often. There are not very many patients here on oxygen. I have not typically seen the oxygen, nebulizer tubing or humidifier bottles dated here. I usually work in the hospitals, and we don't date them there because the patients aren't there long enough to need to.
CONCERN (F)

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

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store personal items separate from resident food, throw away expired food, date foods after opening/delivery, and date health...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store personal items separate from resident food, throw away expired food, date foods after opening/delivery, and date health shakes. This has the potential to affect all 58 residents in the facility. Findings include: Facility Storage of Refrigerated Foods, revised 2017, documents Food in the refrigerator is covered, labeled, and dated with a use by date. Open products that have not been properly sealed and dated are discarded. Facility Storage of Dry Goods/Foods, revised 2017, documents Opened products are labeled, dated with the use by date and tightly covered to protect against contamination. Opened products that have not been properly sealed and dated are discarded. On 4/5/22 at 9am a tour was performed of the kitchen with V8 DM/Dietary Manager. Facility cooks cooler had a purse and 1/2 bottle of diet coke on the shelf. V12 [NAME] was in the kitchen and verified it was her purse and 1/2 bottle of diet coke that was in the cook's cooler and nothing should be stored in the cooler except food items for the residents. A whole flat full of Texas toast bread, whole wheat bread, and three packages of Hoagie rolls with no expiration or facility received date on them was noted. V8 DM stated I did not know the breads did not have an expiration date on them, and we do not mark when we get a supply shipment in. In the freezer a whole loaf of oven cooked corned beef (no weight) was iced white in the clear packaging with a use by date of 6/5/21. V8 DM stated, That was here when I started in October 2021. A vanilla ice cream three-gallon tub, one unopened bag of hashbrowns, and two unopened bags containing 12 french toast slices in each bag (24 total) had no expiration or received dates from the facility. V8 DM verified they had no expiration dates or receive dates. In the refrigerated three compartment produce cooler, there were 23 dietary shakes with no expiration dates, no received dates, and no pull dates from the freezer. On the side of the dietary shakes, it documents Use in 14 days. V8 DM verified there was no way to tell when the shakes were received, pulled from the freezer, or expiration dates. Resident Census and Conditions form, dated 4/6/22, documents 58 residents reside in the facility.
CONCERN (F)

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

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store clean linen separately from soiled linen and tr...

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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 store clean linen separately from soiled linen and trash. This has the potential to affect all 58 residents in the building. Findings include: Facility Handling Clean Linen, copyright 2020, documents It is the policy of this facility to handle, store, process, and transport clean linen in a safe and sanitary method to prevent contamination of the linen, which can lead to infection. Clean linen shall be delivered to resident care units on covered linen carts with covers down. Nothing shall be kept on top of linen carts. Clean linen shall be kept separate from soiled linen. When clean linen carts are in use (i.e., in the hallway), keep at least one door length away from soiled linen collection containers. Facility Handling Soiled Linen, copyright 2020, documents It is the policy of this facility to handle, store, process, and transport linen in a safe and sanitary method to prevent the spread of infection. Linen should not be allowed to touch the uniform or floor. Used or soiled linen shall be collected at the bedside and placed in a linen bag or designated lined receptacle. Soiled linen shall be kept separate from clean linen. On 4/05/22 at 9:13am, empty resident room [ROOM NUMBER] had soiled linen barrels, a clean linen cart, a chair, and a computer in the room for CNA/certified nursing assistant to use. On 4/5/22 at 12:30pm after cleaning up urinary incontinence on R40, V11 CNA walked with a soiled plastic bag containing a brief into room [ROOM NUMBER] which contained an uncovered clean linen cart with linen lining the shelves. The linen cart covering was pulled up on top of the cart and had other linen on top of the covering. The chair, portable computer, and linen barrels were all in close proximity to one another. V11 deposited the brief into the soiled barrel. At that same time, V11 was asked what room [ROOM NUMBER] was and V11 stated Our DON/V2 Director of Nursing does not want the clean linen or soiled barrels in the hallway so this is an empty (resident) room, so they are in here. On midnights they are in the hallway but when management comes down the hallways, they put the soiled and clean linen in this room. We were told we can't have the stuff in the hallway, but we don't have a soiled linen room at the end of every hallway, or a clean linen room to put things. On 4/7/22 at 9:50am, room [ROOM NUMBER] (empty resident room) had a bed, bedside table, television, tabletop, mechanical lift x2, and the resident closet had a clean linen cart with wash cloths, towels, and sheets uncovered; a trash and soiled linen bin was noted in the same room in close proximity to the clean linen cart; soiled linen was on the floor; and no bag was in the soiled linen bin. At that same time, V15 CNA verified the soiled linens were on the floor and shouldn't be. V15 came down the 400 hallway to room [ROOM NUMBER] with soiled linens in her hand that were not in a plastic bag/bagged. V15 then went back out into the hallway with the uncovered soiled linens, got a garbage bag from the housekeeper on the hallway, put the soiled linens in the bag, went into room [ROOM NUMBER] and picked up the soiled linens off the floor, and put the bag in the soiled linen cart bin. V15 stated We did not have bags, so I had to get one from housekeeping, and I need to get some from central supply which is in the basement. On 4/7/22 at 10:03am, V17 Licensed COTA/Certified Occupational Therapy Aid came down 600 hallway and put soiled linen in the soiled linen cart which was located between room [ROOM NUMBER] and 603 in a bath cubby area. At that same time, a three-shelf clean linen cart contained gowns, pads, gloves, sheets, pull ups/briefs, bath towels, wash cloths, and disposable personal cleansing cloths with no covering protecting the items. The soiled linen and trash cart was located directly across from the clean linen cart about one foot apart. On 4/7/22 at 10:10am, V18 CNA for the 600 hallway verified the clean linen cart was not covered, stated management said they needed to keep carts out of the halls, the carts could not be on one side of the hall, verified the carts were very close to one another, and said she thought they should be at least six feet apart. V18 stated I don't know what to do because we have nowhere to put the stuff. On 4/7/22 at 10:20am room [ROOM NUMBER] was storing clean, soiled linen, and trash. At that same time, V19 CNA stated, I have been coming here for a while and this is how it is done. V19 verified the soiled and clean bins were together in room [ROOM NUMBER]. On 4/7/22 at 10:30am, empty resident room [ROOM NUMBER] had gowns, towels, cloths, bed sheets, socks, and pillowcases on a clean two shelf utility cart that was uncovered. This room also had a trash and soiled linen cart on wheels. There was also a bed that was made, two wheelchairs, bedside table, dresser, tv, and closet in the room. V20 CNA stated I was told our linen carts and trash couldn't be in the hallway, we have wandering and confused residents, and we do not want resident rummaging through any of the stuff. I was told by management we could not keep carts in the hallway, been told by nurses also, we do not have a soiled room or empty room to keep in, and the clean and soiled should be about five feet apart and they are not. I know this is a resident room, and I am not sure about cleaning it before use. On 4/7/22 at 10:40am, Hallway 300 had clean and soiled linen, and trash next to one another. On 4/7/22 at 10:50am, soiled and clean linen and trash were together in room [ROOM NUMBER]. In room [ROOM NUMBER] there was a two-bin cart on wheels with soiled linen and trash, a two-drawer linen cart uncovered with gowns, wash cloths, towels, and sheets within three feet of one another in the same room. At that same time, V21 CNA stated, It has always been in here that way, I don't know why they are stored together, and I have been here two weeks. On 4/7/22 at 12:30pm, Hallway 300 had clean and soiled linen, and trash next to one another at the end of the hall in the cubby area. At that same time, V2 DON verified the clean linen was not covered which contained sheets, wash cloths, towels, pillowcases. On 4/7/22 between 12pm and 12:30pm, V2 DON went on a tour with the surveyor of hallways 200, 300, 400, and 500 hallways. Between those times, V2 verified the soiled and clean linen, and trash were all being housed together and should not be. Resident Census and Conditions form, dated 4/6/22, documents 58 residents reside in the facility
CONCERN (F)

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

Deficiency F0882 (Tag F0882)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to designate a qualified Infection Preventionist. This failure has the potential to affect all 58 residents residing in the facili...

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Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to designate a qualified Infection Preventionist. This failure has the potential to affect all 58 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: Facility Infection Preventionist Job Description, dated 6/2021, documents: a minimum requirement including a nursing degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Registered Nurse (RN) program; three years' experience as an LPN or RN; and must have completed specialized training in infection prevention and control through an accredited continuing education. On 4/5/22 at 9:51 am, V1 (Administrator) stated, Our Infection Preventionist is (V4/Director of Business Development). On 4/5/22 at 12:45 pm, V4 (Director of Business Development) stated, (V2/Director of Nursing/DON) and myself share the Infection Preventionist duties. On 4/6/22 at 10:50 am, V4 (Director of Business Development) stated, (V2/Director of Nursing) has not completed the Infection Preventionist training, (V2) only has four modules completed of the training. I have only completed a few modules myself, of the Infection Control Training. V4 verified that V4 is not a Licensed Nurse. Facility Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course, printed 4/6/22, documents that V2 (Director of Nursing) completed four modules. On 4/6/22 through 4/8/22, the Facility could not provide documentation for any employee of the facility that completed an Infection Preventionist Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course. On 4/5/22 through 4/8/22, during the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, no Infection Preventionist was in the building. On 4/6/22 at 1:20 pm, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated., I have only completed four modules of the Infection Prevention Training and no one else here in the facility is a qualified Infection Preventionist. Resident Census and Conditions form, dated 4/6/22, documents 58 residents reside in the facility.
CONCERN (F)

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

Deficiency F0947 (Tag F0947)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to have the required in service training for nurse aides for dementia residents. This has the potential to affect all 58 residents in the buil...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to have the required in service training for nurse aides for dementia residents. This has the potential to affect all 58 residents in the building. Findings include: Documentation of Facility staff training was provided by V1 Administrator and V2 Director of Nursing/DON. The training documents they provided had no dementia training for the CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants). On 4/8/22 at 11:42 am, V2 DON stated We have not done any dementia training, I cannot find any training on it, so it was not done. I went through all our training I gave you and you have it all. On 4/8/22 at 11:07 am, V22 VPO/Vice President Operations stated, We do not have a (learning management)system for tracking CNAs. Resident Census and Conditions form, dated 4/6/22, documents 58 residents reside in the facility.
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 post nurse staffing information daily. This has the potential to affect all 58 residents in the facility. Findings include: O...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to post nurse staffing information daily. This has the potential to affect all 58 residents in the facility. Findings include: On 4/5/22, 4/6/22, 4/7/22, and 4/8/22 no nurse staffing was posted at the facility. On 4/8/22 at 11:00am, V13 scheduler stated I do not post staffing information. I have not done that for a long time. I have been in this position since December 2021. Resident Census and Conditions form, dated 4/6/22, documents 58 residents reside in the facility.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

  • "What changes have you made since the serious inspection findings?"
  • "What safeguards are in place to prevent abuse and neglect?"
  • "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
  • "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, 5 life-threatening violation(s), 5 harm violation(s), $388,284 in fines, Payment denial on record. Review inspection reports carefully.
  • • 58 deficiencies on record, including 5 critical (life-threatening) violations. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
  • • $388,284 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 Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns LOFT REHABILITATION & NURSING 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 Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing Staffed?

CMS rates LOFT REHABILITATION & NURSING's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 68%, which is 21 percentage points above the Illinois average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs. RN turnover specifically is 78%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.

What Have Inspectors Found at Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing?

State health inspectors documented 58 deficiencies at LOFT REHABILITATION & NURSING during 2022 to 2025. These included: 5 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 5 that caused actual resident harm, 44 with potential for harm, and 4 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 Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing?

LOFT REHABILITATION & NURSING 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 LOFT REHABILITATION AND NURSING, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 92 certified beds and approximately 61 residents (about 66% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in EUREKA, Illinois.

How Does Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing Compare to Other Illinois Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Illinois, LOFT REHABILITATION & NURSING's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 2.5, staff turnover (68%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (1 stars) is much below the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing?

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?" "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations, the substantiated abuse finding on record, the facility's high staff turnover rate, and the below-average staffing rating.

Is Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, LOFT REHABILITATION & NURSING 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 5 Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Illinois. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.

Do Nurses at Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing Stick Around?

Staff turnover at LOFT REHABILITATION & NURSING is high. At 68%, the facility is 21 percentage points above the Illinois average of 46%. Registered Nurse turnover is particularly concerning at 78%. RNs handle complex medical decisions and coordinate care — frequent RN changes can directly impact care quality. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?

Was Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing Ever Fined?

LOFT REHABILITATION & NURSING has been fined $388,284 across 3 penalty actions. This is 10.5x the Illinois average of $36,962. Fines at this level are uncommon and typically indicate a pattern of serious deficiencies, repeated violations, or failure to correct problems promptly. CMS reserves penalties of this magnitude for facilities that pose significant, documented risk to resident health or safety. Families should request specific documentation of what issues led to these fines and what systemic changes have been implemented.

Is Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing on Any Federal Watch List?

LOFT REHABILITATION & NURSING 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.