SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. R53's Care Plan,dated 1/10/22, documents (R53) Care/ADL Preferences: prefers to have a shower two times a week. It continues ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. R53's Care Plan,dated 1/10/22, documents (R53) Care/ADL Preferences: prefers to have a shower two times a week. It continues (R53) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit. Interventions: requires one staff participation with bathing, requires one staff participation to dress, requires one staff participation with personal hygiene and oral care, requires two staff participation to reposition and turn in bed.
R53's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R53 is cognitively intact and requires extensive assistance from two staff members for transfers and toilet use. R53 is totally dependent on one staff member for bathing. R53 requires extensive assistance from one staff member for dressing and personal hygiene. R53 is always incontinent of both bowel and bladder.
On 6/22/22 at 11:35 AM, V9, Corporate Nurse, and V22, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), were perrforming perineal care on R53, with the window blinds left open, with a view of a parking lot out the window.
On 6/27/22 at 8:45 AM, V8, CNA, and V29, CNA, were performing perineal care for R53, with the window blinds left open, and with a view of a parking lot out the window.
On 6/28/22 at 12:05 PM, R53 stated, It makes me feel dirty and really upsets me when I don't get my showers like I'm supposed to and when they leave me sitting in urine or stool. They definitely need some more help here.
On 7/05/22 at 1:20 PM, R53 stated, I would prefer for them to close the blinds when they are taking care of me. I don't like it when someone can see in here, especially when it's dark out and the lights are on in here.
On 6/30/22 at 10:52 AM, V8 stated, If I am doing resident care, I will close the window blinds, pull the curtain around the bed and shut the door to maintain their privacy.
On 6/30/22 at 11:05 AM, V23, CNA, stated, For resident privacy, I make sure the door is closed, the curtain is pulled, the blinds are shut and the bathroom door is closed.
On 6/28/22 at 11:15 AM, V6, Corporate Nurse, stated, We don't have a specific policy for incontinent care. We have a check list that every employee does to get checked off for that procedure.
The Facility's Skills Checklist, undated, documents Identify Patient, Wash Hands, and Ensure Privacy.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity, had needs met timely, and provide privacy for 4 of 18 (R44, R46, R53, R175) residents reviewed for resident rights in the sample of 51. These failures resulted in R46 having feelings of embarrassment and she doesn't matter, R175 having feelings of embarrassment and crying when talking about her experience of being exposed and with not receiving timely care, and R53 being upset and feeling dirty.
Findings include:
1. On 6/22/2022 at 3:00 PM, R46 was sitting in main lobby with abdomen exposed. R46's shirt was above her abdomen beneath her breast. Staff were observed walking past R46, and no attempts were made to pull clothing down or change clothing.
On 7/5/2022 at 8:30 AM, R46 was sitting in her wheelchair in the main lobby, with large stomach and abdominal dressing exposed and uncovered. Staff were observed walking past R46, and no attempts were made to assist with adjusting clothing.
On 7/5/2022 at 11:05 AM, R46 stated she gets embarrassed when people look at her stomach. R46 stated no one helps her pull her shirt down, or cover her large stomach. R46 stated once her clothes are on, they are on. R46 stated when she notices someone looking at her uncovered stomach, she goes to her room and stays in there so no one can see her. R46 stated, I don't matter. When talking about this, R46 dropped her head, and looked down and away.
On 7/5/2022 at 12:20 PM, V21, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated she has worked with R46. V21 stated she has had conversations with R46. V21 stated sometimes R46 doesn't respond to her, but sometimes she does. V21 stated, It's a 50/50. V21 stated when R46 does respond, she responds appropriately. V21 stated she is aware of R46 clothing revealing her abdomen, and would expect the staff to change her or assist with pulling R46's shirt over her abdomen. V21 stated she understands how this would make R46 feel embarrassed.
On 7/5/2022 at 3:32 PM, V63, R46's mother, stated R46 is able to talk when she wants. V63 stated R46 would not like for her stomach to show. V63 stated if R46 said she was embarrassed, then she was embarrassed.
2. R175's Care Plan, dated 6/9/2022, documents YOUNITE Story - Care/ADL (activities of daily living) Preferences. It continues (R175) prefers to wear her clothes from home. She prefers when she is up in her chair throughout the day to always have on pants and shirt from home.
On 6/21/22 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, based on 15 minute observation intervals, R175 remained sitting in recliner, with her incontinent brief visible to staff and residents passing by her room. R175 resides in area with busy foot traffic.
On 6/27/22 at 11:15 AM, R175 stated her incontinent brief is her underwear. R175 stated she does not like sitting with her underwear showing as people walk past her room. R175 stated sitting in her room with her underwear showing is indecent. R175 stated it is embarrassing, and she does not want anyone looking at her in her underwear. R175's face was red, andnd eyes were [NAME] up with tears when discussing the subject.
The Residents' Rights for People in Long-term Care Facilities, dated 5/18, documents that You have the right to privacy.
4. R44's Care Plan, with revision date of 6/8/22, documented R44 is dependent on two nursing staff for assistance with her care needs.
R44's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented R44 has a mild cognitive impairment, and is not stable with her upper and lower body extremities, which requires two staff for assistance.
On 6/7/22 at 10:50 AM, R44 activated her call light, and at 11:07AM, a staff member walked by R44's activated light without answering. At 11:25AM, the call light was de-activated by V5, Certified Nurse Assistant, (CNA).
On 6/7/22 at 11:28 AM, when asked which resident activated their call light, V5 stated, The resident in the first bed stated she did not need anything. When questioned if she asked (R44) in the second bed, V5 stated, No.
On 6/7/22 at 11:30 AM, R44 stated she activated her call light to have her incontinent briefs changed. V5 and another nursing assitant in training then assisted R44 with her care.
The facility's Grievance Log, dated 6/1/22, documents, Call lights are not answered timely. And residents can tell that staff are working short. The Grievance Log, dated 5/4/22, documented, Call lights not answered in a timely manner, turning off lights and not coming back. The Grievance Log, dated 4/6/22, documents In the evenings it takes a little longer for call lights to be answered. The Grievance Log, dated 3/8/22, documented, Call lights are not answered in a timely manner.
On 6/9/22 at 9:00AM, V1, Administrator, stated the facility does not have a policy or procedure for answering of call lights to address residents care needs.
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
2. R20's weight log documents R20's weights as follows: 12/1/2021 130.0 Lbs (pounds); 1/2/2022 123.0 Lbs; 2/9/2022 121.8 Lbs; 2/13/2022 121.8 Lbs; 3/9/2022 117.0 Lbs; 4/1/2022 117.0 lbs; 5/1/22 125.6 ...
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2. R20's weight log documents R20's weights as follows: 12/1/2021 130.0 Lbs (pounds); 1/2/2022 123.0 Lbs; 2/9/2022 121.8 Lbs; 2/13/2022 121.8 Lbs; 3/9/2022 117.0 Lbs; 4/1/2022 117.0 lbs; 5/1/22 125.6 lbs; and 6/15/2022 114.8 lbs.
R20's Dietary Note, dated 1/13/2022 at 11:06 AM, documents, Note Text: RD (Registered Dietician) NOTE: Resident with Regular diet, adequate for nutrition needs, weight at 123#, < (less than) IBW (ideal body weight) Range, this is usual weight for resident when reviewing weight hx (history). decrease noted 5.4% x 30 days, Ice Cream is given 1xday- 101 yo (year old) advanced age r/t (related to) weight changes as well. Resident is Covid+ and weight changes expected to continue r/t illness. Rec (recommend) MPS for nutrition/weight support. Refer PRN ( as needed).
R20's Dietary Note, dated 4/8/2022 at 9:56 AM, documents, Note Text: RD NOTE: Resident with weight changes past 6 months, 117#, <IBW Range. Regular diet is adequate for 101 yo, on IceCream also. intake is good at meals per records. Dementia dx (diagnosis) noted. D/T (due to) Weight decline, REC House Supplement 60cc (cubic centimeters) 2x day. Refer PRN.
R20's Dietary Note, dated 6/21/2022 at 12:28PM documents, Note Text: RD NOTE: Resident 101 yo with 8% decrease this month, current weight at 115#, <IBW Range, stable with April weight, diet is adequate for nutrition needs, also on Ice-cream for addtl (additional) nutrition/caloric support. intake is ~50% at meals. REC house supplement for nutrition, Refer PRN
On 6/29/22 at 12:33 PM, V51, Registered Dietician, stated, Per guidelines, 8% weight loss in one month is considered significant. I can't say whether (R20) would have lost weight if she had received the Med Pass. I would expect staff to encourage a resident to eat who has had significant weight loss. After I visit the facility, I send a full report to the DON (Director of Nursing), Administrator, and Dietary Manager. It may also go to someone in corporate, but I'm not sure about that. I review weights twice per month, but I'm physically in the facility once per month.
On 6/29/22 at 12:50 PM, V34, Dietary Manager, stated, I get a report from the Dietitian once a month. It goes to me and the ADON (Assistant Director Of Nursing). Usually the ADON notifies the doctor, but last month, we didn't have the ADON, so I sent the report to all the nurses so they could contact the doctor. If there is a new doctor order, the nurses will let me know. Sometimes, nurses will refer to the Dietitian, and I will let the Dietitian know to see them. If a resident needs encouragement, extra fluids, etc. I write it on the 'notes' section of their meal ticket. The CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) or nursing are responsible for carrying that out. I order the Med Pass, Magic Cups and ice cream. I am not sure if nursing is still ordering Boost or Ensure, but they used to. I only pass the Magic Cups and ice cream. The nurses take care of Med Pass.
On 6/29/2022 at 1:00 PM, V52, RN at V64's office, stated the facility did not notify them of R20's weight loss, or recommendations from the Dietician. V52 stated it is the expectation the facility notify V64, R20's Primary Physician, and/or the office, of R20's weight loss and recommendations. V52 stated when notified of a significant weight loss, the doctor reviews the previous weights, condition, age, consults the family, and reviews any recommendations. V52 stated at that time, interventions would be put in place, and in this case it would have been the supplements. V52 stated they did not get that opportunity because they were not notified of any weight loss until June 28th. V52 stated the interventions are put in place to stabilize and help prevent further weight loss. V52 stated, She should have been on the supplements.
On 7/5/2022 at 1:20 PM, V3, LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), stated R20 has had significant weight loss. V3 stated if there was a recommendation from the Dietician, then the recommendation should have been followed. V3 stated interventions are put in place to prevent future weight loss and stabilize the resident. V3 stated not putting interventions in place contributed to R20's weight loss.
On 7/5/2022 at 1:43 PM, V56, R20's Guardian, stated she was not aware of R20's weight loss and supplement until yesterday (7/4/2022). V56 stated she brings in snacks, and the problem is they are not in her reach. V56 stated her mom has a short term memory problem, and would not remember to ask for them. V56 stated her mom would allow staff to provide encouragement and assistance for her during the meal. V56 stated her mom can do some things for herself, but requires help at times. V56 stated she would expect to receive calls.
On 7/6/2022 at 2:17 PM, V40, Medical Director, stated with a resident who is having a weight loss and with multiple comorbidities, he would expect the physician to be notified of the weight loss and the Dietician recommendations. V40 stated he would expect that interventions would have been put in place. V40 stated interventions are put in place to stabilize and prevent more weight loss. V40 stated the resident should have been placed on the supplements. V40 stated not having the intervention in place contributed to R20's weight loss.
The facility's Nutrition (Impaired)/Unplanned Weight Loss-Clinical Protocol. Assessment and Recognition 1. The nursing staff will monitor and document the weight and dietary intake of residents in a format which permits readily available comparisons over time. 2. As part of the initial assessment, the staff and physician will review the individual's current nutritional status and identify individuals with recent weight loss and significant risk for impaired nutrition 3. The threshold for significant unplanned and undesired weight loss will be based on the following criteria a. 1 month-5% weight loss is significant; greater than 5% is severe. c. 6 months-10% weight loss is significant; greater than 10% is severe.
Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to notify the Physician of a change of condition in a timely manner for 2 of 18 residents (R20, R40) reviewed for Physician notification in the sample of 51. These failures resulted in R40 having an infected surgical site that led to the incision site opening up, R40's having swelling causing pain, and R40 needing antibiotics; and R20 having a significant weight loss.
Findings Include:
1. R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/23/22 at 1:30 PM, documents, Resident returned to facility after surgery via transportation driver. VS (Vital Signs) stable and no c/o (complaint of) voiced, denies any pain at this time. New orders for follow up appointment with (V50) at (local hospital) on July 12th at 4:00 PM. New order to leave dressing on left hand for 24 hours then remove it. Will continue to monitor.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/23/22 at 7:57 PM, documents, Drsg (dressing) intact to left hand, fingers edematous, slightly reddish purple, moving fingers freely. Up adlib (at liberty) ambulating independently. No acute distress, no s/s (sign and symptoms) pain/discomfort.
R40's Discharge Instructions from the local hospital for Excisions, dated 6/23/22, documents, Incisional Care: Look at the appearance of incisions each day and watch for signs of infection, including: redness, swelling, heat, green/yellow or foul-smelling drainage, fever 101 or higher, or severe pain not controlled by prescribed medication. If you suspect an infection, call your doctor. It also documents, You can reach your doctor at one of the follow numbers. For urgent problems, go to the nearest Emergency Room. V50's name and number was checked.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/24/22 at 6:23 AM, documents, Resident c/o pain to left hand PRN (as needed) Tylenol given per MD (Medical Doctor) orders, stitches intact with noted edema to top of left hand and fingers on left hand, no redness noted. Will continue to monitor.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/24/22 at 3:53 PM, documents, Sutures intact to left hand, picks at area at times. No s/s infection noted.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/25/22 at 9:04 AM, documents, Resident recently had procedure to hand and has stitches in place. Hand is swollen and warm to touch. Resident unable to keep hand elevated to help with swelling. Resident complaining about tape to hand - resident does not have tape to hand.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/25/22 at 12:47 PM, documents, Resident complaining about hand hurting, writer attempted to administer Tylenol prn as ordered and resident spit medication out and threw it on the floor. Resident complaining that she is cold. Writer took resident to room and put on sweater, sat in recliner with two blankets.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/25/22 at 4:45 PM, documents, Picking at left hand sutures causing bleeding to area, dry protective drsg applied for protection, continues to pick and tries to remove drsg. Fingers remain edematous, warm to touch. Afebrile.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/26/22 at 5:10 PM, documents, Writer has re applied 2 dressings to L (left) anterior hand sutures. Resident has picked at sutures until they are bleeding. L hand is red/swollen and irritated. Resident continues to pick at sutures and hand. Will apply another dressing and wrap in kerlix to see if this helps from resident picking at surgical incision. Will continue to monitor.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/27/22 at 5:00 AM, documents, Resident noted to have edema and redness to L (left) dorsal hand. Sutures are CDI (clean, dry, and intact). MD notified. Awaiting response.
On 6/27/22 at 6:43 AM, R40 exited her room. R40's left hand gauze dressing was pulling up leaving the top of her hand exposed. The top of R40's left hand had sutures, the area was swollen and red. R40's fingers were swollen. At that time, R40 stated, My tummy hurts. My hand hurts. I need help.
On 6/27/22 at 8:08 AM, R40 was sitting at the dining room table. R40 was unwrapping the gauze bandage on her left hand. R40 was picking at the sutures. R40 stated, My hand hurts. This tape hurts. At that same time, V5, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), V37, CNA, and V38, Activity Director, were in the dining room passing out breakfast trays. No one acknowledged R40 or tried to redirect her from picking at her bandage.
On 6/27/22 at 8:18 AM, V20, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stopped her medication pass to redress R40's hand. R40 stated, My hand hurts. Don't touch my hand. My hand hurts.
On 6/27/22 at 8:55 AM, R40 was walking in hallway stating that her hand hurts.
On 6/27/22 at 10:28 AM, V20 stated, (R40) had like a horn growing out of the top of her hand. It is a large incision and has sutures. At this time, R40 came walking down the hall with the left hand gauze pulled up and the top of her hand bleeding. R40 stated, My hand hurts.
On 6/27/22 at 10:30 AM, V20 stated, The night shift nurse faxed the surgeon to let him know and we are waiting to hear back from him. V20 told R40 she will get her some Tylenol to help. V20 took R40 to her room to cleanse and redress R40's left hand. R40 continued to say her hand hurt. V20 cut the remaining bandage off with scissors. R40's hand and fingers were very swollen. The top of her hand had an incision approximately 2 inches long, starting at the top of the hand, going past the knuckle to her inner finger. V20 cleansed the wound with normal saline, applied a gauze pad and wrapped the hand in gauze.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/27/22 at 3:39 PM, documents, Sutures intact to left hand, hand/fingers remain edematous and red, will not leave protective drsg on. Call out to (V50, Surgeon) regarding suture removal and the edema/redness of hand, awaiting return call.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 4:13 AM, documents, L hand remains edematous and reddened. Sutures appear removed at this time. Resident will not allow dressing to cover incisional wound. Area cleansed. Scant amount of sanguineous drainage noted.
On 6/28/22 at 8:45 AM, R40 was walking in the dining room. R40's left hand had no bandage on it. R40's top of her hand had a small amount of drainage coming form the wound. The incision was scabbed over. R40's hand and fingers were more swollen than on 6/27/22. R40's hand remains red. R40 was telling V16, CNA, not to bump her hand and that her hand hurts.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 9:53 AM, documents, Resident continues to pick top of left hand at surgical site, area red, and edematous. Writer wrapped left hand with dressing and cling, resident said get that off, then removed dressing and began picking left hand again. (V40, Doctor) notified and awaiting response from MD.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 10:26 AM, documents, New order received from (V40, MD) to cover top of left hand with gauze, then cover with Geri sleeve or glove.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 10:48 AM, documents, (V40) MD updated on resident's surgical site to top of left hand, red, edematous, with serosanguineous drainage noted. Resident's temp 98.7 at this time. Awaiting on MD response.
On 6/28/22 at 10:49 AM, V39, Registered Nurse (RN), stated, (R40) is a picker, she won't leave anything on her hand which isn't surprising because it is swollen. I spoke with the doctor and he said to wrap it and to cover the dressing with a brace or 'arm sleeve' to keep her from picking at it. I just dressed the wound. V39 stated, The wound has some drainage on it so I am going to reach out to the doctor to see if I can get an order for a culture because I think it may be infected. V39 stated she was notifying (V40, Medical Director).
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 2:19 PM, documents, Left hand remains red and edematous, continues to pick at surgical site, removes protective drsg once on.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/29/22 at 3:41 AM, documents, Resident's L hand remains edematous and reddened. Scant amount of drainage noted. Resident has not c/o pain or discomfort thus far this shift. Continue to monitor for worsening of condition.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/29/22 at 8:30 AM, documents, Resident is out in the dining room at this time, resident has picked off current bandage on left hand. Hand evaled (evaluated) at this time. Residents hand is red and swollen 3 plus pitting. Resident states that it hurts when touched. Residents hand cleaned and new dressing applied per MD order. Resident does have limited range of motion in her left hand related to swelling. Residents hand is not hot to touch. Will address with MD (V40) per fax to see if we can get a culture and a different dressing because resident picks this one off. Resident is unable to remember to leave dressing alone related to disease process.
On 6/29/22 at 8:50 AM, R40 had removed the dressing from her left hand. R40's left hand and fingers were very swollen. The top of the hand was red. The redness from the hand was migrating down the fingers. The bottom of the incision that did run down the inner 4th finger has now pulled up to the knuckle and has opened up with drainage noted. The incision on the top of the hand has the the sutures intact and they were scabbed over. R40 was asked to move her fingers, R40 could not move the 4th finger and could only move the other 4 fingers slightly due to edema and pain.
On 6/29/22 at 8:50 AM, V4, RN, stated, We have gotten a culture of her hand and are waiting on results. I have given her Tylenol. The bottom of the incision has opened up, there is a little drainage, the other sutures are scabbed over. Her hand and fingers are swollen.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/29/22 at 9:05 AM, documents, Note faxed to MD (V40) office reguarding hand dressing and culture needed. Awaiting fax back.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/29/22 at 9:05 AM, documents, Called MD (V40) office at this time, at 0937, asked to speak with a nurse reguarding hand and vaginal bleeding. 0938-- (V71, V40's office staff), on the phone. Writer explained situation reguarding residents hand and vaginal bleeding. (V71) states that (V72, Nurse Practitioner) will be in today to eval (evaluate) resident. Writer asked what time (V72) will be here because I feel like it is very important with residents hand and bleeding. (V71) states she will be in this afternoon. Writer asked if we could go ahead and get an order for a culture so that can be completed. (V71) states (V72) wants to see it before anything else is done.
On 6/29/22 at 9:30 AM, V4, stated, I told you wrong. The culture request was made but not gotten and the doctor faxed back orders that the Nurse Practitioner will see this week. I have faxed over a request for steri-strips and a better dressing and a culture.
On 6/29/22 at 9:35 AM, V4 was questioned why a phone call has not been made to the doctor instead of faxing, V4 stated, The office will just tell us that we need to fax and wait for a response.
On 6/29/22 at 10:30 AM, V4 stated she had called the doctor's office and they said the Nurse Practitioner will come and see her today. V4 stated she asked if she could get a culture and the office said no the nurse practitioner wants to evaluate it first.
On 6/29/22 at 10:41, V49 (V50's Medical Assistant) stated, We have not been made aware of any issues (R40) has been having with her incision. (V50) is in surgery until 1:30 PM, I will have him call you when he gets out.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/29/22 at 12:37 pm, documents, Residents hand has some purple discoloration noted to the left-hand top side. middle of the hand. (if you would look between the 2nd and 3rd finger and go up about 3cm (centimeters) and towards the ring finger, this is where the discoloration is noted). Residents radial pulse is still present. Resident continues to have 3 plus pitting edema in it and has limited range of motion. Area is red and appears shinny (sp) and taught.
On 6/29/22 at 12:48 PM, V4 stated, (R40's) hand is starting to bruise up by the incision now. She has a radial pulse. Her fingers are stiff but she can move them.
On 6/29/22 at 12:50 PM, V18, CNA, stated, Her (R40) hand looks more red today. I know that it is swollen and the nurse is taking care of it.
On 6/29/22 at 12:53 PM, V20, LPN, stated, The night shift nurse faxed I think the her doctor here about the swelling and redness. I told the evening nurse to keep an eye out for the response. She was picking at it. I was monitoring her swelling. No, I did not reach out to the doctor because the night nurse had faxed the doctor. We can reach out by fax or phone if it is urgent.
On 6/29/22 at 1:00 PM, V41, LPN, stated, If there is a change of condition, I will complete a SBAR (Situational Background Assessment Recommendation) and fax it to the doctor. Some doctors prefer the fax and if you call their office their nurses won't even let you talk to them. V40 likes faxes so you fax and wait for a response.
On 6/29/22 at 1:35 PM, V50, R40's Surgeon, stated, I was not made aware of (R40's) change of condition. I expect the nurses to call me if there is a problem not (V40, R40's Primary Doctor/Medical Director). She is my patient this is my problem. I have been going there for 14 years and they have never had problems calling me before. If I would have known, I would have seen her in the clinic or seen her there. This will heal it is just going to take more time. The edema has caused the wound to dehiscence (open up). She is going to need antibiotics for the infection and probably wound clinic to heal the wound now.
On 6/29/22 at 2:13 PM, V39, RN, stated, I did not reach out to the surgeon the other nurse did and we were waiting on a response. I faxed (V40) to update him but did not get a response.
On 7/6/22 at 10:00 AM, V6, Regional Nurse, stated the nurses should have called the doctor and not faxed him when problems with her pain and incision started.
On 7/6/22 at 2:16 PM, V40, Medical Director, stated he expects the nursing staff to notify someone at the first sign of infection.
The Facility's Significant Condition Change & Notification Policy, undated, documents Purpose: To ensure that the resident's family and/or representative and medical practitioner are notified of resident changes such as those listed below: An accident or incident, with or without injury, that has the potential for needed medical practitioner intervention. A significant change in the resident's physical, mental or psychosocial status: New wounds, bruises or skin tears, Abrupt onset of edema, Onset of swelling, Symptoms of an infectious process, Ten percent weight loss or gain in six months, Abnormal, Unusual or new complaints of pain, Allegation of abuse of neglect, and Resident to resident altercations require notification for both resident residents. A need to significantly alter treatment. It continues When any of the above situations exist, the licensed nurse will contact the resident's representative and their medical practitioner. Prior to calling the medical practitioner the nurse will complete the SBAR assessment. The medical practitioner will be contacted immediately for any emergencies regardless of the time of day. Non-emergency notifications may be made the next morning if the situation occurs on the late evening or night shift. This applies to any day of the week including holidays. If the medical practitioner cannot immediately be reached in any emergency, the medical director will be called. If that medical practitioner cannot be reached, the Director of Nursing or the charge nurse can make arrangements for transportation to the emergency department. Each attempt will be charted as to the time the call was made, who was spoken to, and what information was given to the medical practitioner. In a non-emergency situation, the primary medical practitioner will be called unless he/she has left an alternate name to call. If after two attempts, there is no response to the calls, the medical director will be contacted.
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility neglected to provide timely treatment for a surgical wound for 1 of 18 residents (R40) reviewed for neglect in the sample of 51. This f...
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Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility neglected to provide timely treatment for a surgical wound for 1 of 18 residents (R40) reviewed for neglect in the sample of 51. This failure resulted in R4's wound swelling, causing increasing pain, and the wound becoming infected and opening up.
Findings Include:
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/23/22 at 1:30 PM, documents, Resident returned to facility after surgery via transportation driver. VS (Vital Signs) stable and no c/o (complaint of) voiced, denies any pain at this time. New orders for follow up appointment with (V50) at (local hospital) on July 12th at 4:00 PM. New order to leave dressing on left hand for 24 hours then remove it. Will continue to monitor.
R40's Discharge Instructions from the local hospital for Excisions, dated 6/23/22, documents, Incisional Care: Look at the appearance of incisions each day and watch for signs of infection, including: redness, swelling, heat, green/yellow or foul-smelling drainage, fever 101 or higher, or severe pain not controlled by prescribed medication. If you suspect an infection, call your doctor. It also documents, You can reach your doctor at one of the follow numbers. For urgent problems, go to the nearest Emergency Room. V50's name and number was checked.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/23/22 at 7:57 PM, documents, Drsg (dressing) intact to left hand, fingers edematous, slightly reddish purple, moving fingers freely. Up adlib (at liberty) ambulating independently. No acute distress, no s/s (sign and symptoms) pain/discomfort.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/24/22 at 6:23 AM, documents, Resident c/o pain to left hand PRN (as needed) Tylenol given per MD (Medical Doctor) orders, stitches intact with noted edema to top of left hand and fingers on left hand, no redness noted. Will continue to monitor.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/24/22 at 3:53 PM, documents, Sutures intact to left hand, picks at area at times. No s/s infection noted.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/25/22 at 9:04 AM, documents, Resident recently had procedure to hand and has stitches in place. Hand is swollen and warm to touch. Resident unable to keep hand elevated to help with swelling. Resident complaining about tape to hand - resident does not have tape to hand.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/25/22 at 12:47 PM, documents, Resident complaining about hand hurting, writer attempted to administer Tylenol prn as ordered and resident spit medication out and threw it on the floor. Resident complaining that she is cold. Writer took resident to room and put on sweater, sat in recliner with two blankets.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/25/22 at 4:45 PM, documents, Picking at left hand sutures causing bleeding to area, dry protective drsg applied for protection, continues to pick and tries to remove drsg. Fingers remain edematous, warm to touch. Afebrile.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/26/22 at 5:10 PM, documents, Writer has re-applied 2 dressings to L (left) anterior hand sutures. Resident has picked at sutures until they are bleeding. L hand is red/swollen and irritated. Resident continues to pick at sutures and hand. Will apply another dressing and wrap in kerlix to see if this helps from resident picking at surgical incision. Will continue to monitor.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/27/22 at 5:00 AM, documents, Resident noted to have edema and redness to L dorsal hand. Sutures are CDI (clean, dry, and intact). MD notified. Awaiting response.
On 6/27/22 at 6:43 AM, R40 exited her room. R40's left hand gauze dressing was pulling up leaving the top of her hand exposed. The top of R40's left hand had sutures, the area was swollen and red. R40's fingers were swollen. At that time, R40 stated, My tummy hurts. My hand hurts. I need help.
On 6/27/22 at 8:08 AM, R40 was sitting at the dining room table. R40 was unwrapping the gauze bandage on her left hand. R40 was picking at the sutures. R40 stated, My hand hurts. This tape hurts. At that same time, V5, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), V37, CNA, and V38, Activity Director, were in the dining room passing out breakfast trays. No one acknowledged R40, or tried to redirect her from picking at her bandage.
On 6/27/22 at 8:18 AM, V20, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stopped her medication pass to redress R40's hand. R40 stated, My hand hurts. Don't touch my hand. My hand hurts.
On 6/27/22 at 8:55 AM, R40 was walking in hallway stating that her hand hurts.
On 6/27/22 at 10:28 AM, V20 stated, (R40) had like a horn growing out of the top of her hand. It is a large incision and has sutures. At this time, R40 came walking down the hall with the left hand gauze pulled up and the top of her hand bleeding. R40 stated, My hand hurts.
On 6/27/22 at 10:30 AM, V20 stated, The night shift nurse faxed the surgeon to let him know and we are waiting to hear back from him. V20 told R40 she will get her some Tylenol to help. V20 took R40 to her room to cleanse and redress R40's left hand. R40 continued to say her hand hurt. V20 cut the remaining bandage off with scissors. R40's hand and fingers were very swollen. The top of her hand had an incision approximately 2 inches long, starting at the top of the hand, going past the knuckle to her inner finger. V20 cleansed the wound with normal saline, applied a gauze pad and wrapped the hand in gauze.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/27/22 at 3:39 PM, documents, Sutures intact to left hand, hand/fingers remain edematous and red, will not leave protective drsg on. Call out to (V50, Surgeon) regarding suture removal and the edema/redness of hand, awaiting return call.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 4:13 AM, documents, L hand remains edematous and reddened. Sutures appear removed at this time. Resident will not allow dressing to cover incisional wound. Area cleansed. Scant amount of sanguineous drainage noted.
On 6/28/22 at 8:45 AM, R40 was walking in the dining room. R40's left hand had no bandage on it. R40's top of her hand had a small amount of drainage coming form the wound. The incision was scabbed over. R40's hand and fingers were more swollen than on 6/27/22. R40's hand remains red. R40 was telling V16, CNA, not to bump her hand and that her hand hurts.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 9:53 AM, documents, Resident continues to pick top of left hand at surgical site, area red, and edematous. Writer wrapped left hand with dressing and cling, resident said get that off, then removed dressing and began picking left hand again. (V40, Doctor) notified and awaiting response from MD.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 10:26 AM, documents, New order received from (V40, MD) to cover top of left hand with gauze, then cover with Geri sleeve or glove.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 10:48 AM, documents, (V40) MD updated on resident's surgical site to top of left hand, red, edematous, with serosanguineous drainage noted. Resident's temp 98.7 at this time. Awaiting on MD response.
On 6/28/22 at 10:49 AM, V39, Registered Nurse (RN), stated, (R40) is a picker, she won't leave anything on her hand which isn't surprising because it is swollen. I spoke with the doctor and he said to wrap it and to cover the dressing with a brace or 'arm sleeve' to keep her from picking at it. I just dressed the wound. V39 stated, The wound has some drainage on it so I am going to reach out to the doctor to see if I can get an order for a culture because I think it may be infected. V39 stated that she was notifying (V40, Medical Director).
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 2:19 PM, documents, Left hand remains red and edematous, continues to pick at surgical site, removes protective drsg once on.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/29/22 at 3:41 AM, documents, Resident's L hand remains edematous and reddened. Scant amount of drainage noted. Resident has not c/o pain or discomfort thus far this shift. Continue to monitor for worsening of condition.
R40's health status note, dated 6/29/22 at 8:30 AM, documents, Resident is out in the dining room at this time. Resident has picked off current bandage on left hand. Hand evaled (evaluated) at this time. Residents hand is red and swollen, 3 plus pitting. Resident states that it hurts when touched. Residents hand cleaned and new dressing applied per MD order. Resident does have limited range of motion in her left hand related to swelling. Residents hand is not hot to touch. Will address with MD (V40) per fax to see if we can get a culture and a different dressing because resident picks this one off. Resident is unable to remember to leave dressing alone related to disease process.
On 6/29/22 at 8:50 AM, R40 had removed the dressing from her left hand. R40's left hand and fingers were very swollen. The top of the hand was red. The redness from the hand was migrating down the fingers. The bottom of the incision that did run down the inner 4th finger has now pulled up to the knuckle and has opened up with drainage noted. The incision on the top of the hand has the the sutures intact and they were scabbed over. R40 was asked to move her fingers, R40 could not move the 4th finger and could only move the other 4 fingers slightly due to edema and pain.
On 6/29/22 at 8:50 AM, V4, RN, stated, We have gotten a culture of her hand and are waiting on results. I have given her Tylenol. The bottom of the incision has opened up, there is a little drainage, the other sutures are scabbed over. Her hand and fingers are swollen.
R40's Health Status nNote, dated 6/29/22 at 9:05 AM, documents, Note faxed to MD (V40) office regarding hand dressing and culture needed. Awaiting fax back.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/29/22 at 9:05 AM, documents, Called MD (V40) office at this time, at 0937, asked to speak with a nurse regarding hand and vaginal bleeding. 0938-- (V71, V40's office staff), on the phone. Writer explained situation regarding residents hand and vaginal bleeding. (V71) states that (V72, Nurse Practitioner) will be in today to eval (evaluate) resident. Writer asked what time (V72) will be here because I feel like it is very important with residents hand and bleeding. (V71) states she will be in this afternoon. Writer asked if we could go ahead and get an order for a culture so that can be completed. (V71) states (V72) wants to see it before anything else is done.
On 6/29/22 at 9:30 AM, V4, stated, I told you wrong. The culture request was made but not gotten and the doctor faxed back orders that the Nurse Practitioner will see this week. I have faxed over a request for steri-strips and a better dressing and a culture.
On 6/29/22 at 9:35 AM, V4 was questioned why a phone call has not been made to the doctor instead of faxing, V4 stated, The office will just tell us that we need to fax and wait for a response.
On 6/29/22 at 10:30 AM, V4 stated she had called the doctor's office, and they said the Nurse Practitioner will come and see her today. V4 stated she asked if she could get a culture, and the office said no the nurse practitioner wants to evaluate it first.
On 6/29/22 at 10:41 AM, V49 (V50's Medical Assistant) stated, We have not been made aware of any issues (R40) has been having with her incision. (V50) is in surgery until 1:30 PM, I will have him call you when he gets out.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/29/22 at 12:37 PM, documents, Residents hand has some purple discoloration noted to the left-hand top side, middle of the hand. (if you would look between the 2nd and 3rd finger and go up about 3cm (centimeters) and towards the ring finger, this is where the discoloration is noted). Residents radial pulse is still present. Resident continues to have 3 plus pitting edema in it and has limited range of motion. Area is red and appears shinny (sp) and taught.
On 6/29/22 at 12:48 PM, V4 stated, (R40's) hand is starting to bruise up by the incision now. She has a radial pulse. Her fingers are stiff but she can move them.
On 6/29/22 at 12:50 PM, V18, CNA, stated, Her (R40) hand looks more red today. I know that it is swollen and the nurse is taking care of it.
On 6/29/22 at 12:53 PM, V20, LPN, stated, The night shift nurse faxed I think her doctor here about the swelling and redness. I told the evening nurse to keep an eye out for the response. She was picking at it. I was monitoring her swelling. No, I did not reach out to the doctor because the night nurse had faxed the doctor. We can reach out by fax or phone if it is urgent.
On 6/29/22 at 1:00 PM, V41, LPN, stated, If there is a change of condition, I will complete a SBAR (Situational Background Assessment Recommendation) and fax it to the doctor. Some doctors prefer the fax and if you call their office their nurses won't even let you talk to them. V40 likes faxes so you fax and wait for a response.
On 6/29/22 at 1:35 PM, V50, R40's Surgeon, stated, I was not made aware of (R40's) change of condition. I expect the nurses to call me if there is a problem not (V40, R40's Primary Doctor / Medical Director). She is my patient this is my problem. I have been going there for 14 years and they have never had problems calling me before. If I would have known, I would have seen her in the clinic or seen her there. This will heal it is just going to take more time. The edema has caused the wound to dehiscence (open up). She is going to need antibiotics for the infection and probably wound clinic to heal the wound now.
On 6/29/22 at 2:13 PM, V39, RN, stated, I did not reach out to the surgeon the other nurse did and we were waiting on a response. I faxed (V40) to update him but did not get a response.
On 7/6/22 at 10:00 AM, V6, Regional Nurse, stated the nurses should have called the doctor and not faxed him when problems with her pain and incision started.
On 7/6/22 at 2:16 PM, V40, Medical Director, stated he expects the nursing staff to notify someone at the first sign of infection.
The Facility's Abuse, Prevention and Prohibition Policy, dated 2/2021, documents, Each resident has the right to be free from abuse, corporal punishment, and involuntary seclusion. Residents must not be subjected to abuse by anyone, including, but not limited to, facility staff, other residents, consultants or volunteers, staff of other agencies serving the resident, family members or legal guardians, friends, or other individuals. It continues, Definitions: Neglect means failure to provide goods and services necessary to avoid physicial harm, pain, mental anguish, or emotional distress.
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to act on a change of condition for 1 of 18 residents (R40) reviewed for nursing care in the sample of 51. This failure resulted...
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Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to act on a change of condition for 1 of 18 residents (R40) reviewed for nursing care in the sample of 51. This failure resulted in R40 experiencing increasing pain with swelling, and R40's surgical wound becoming infected and opening up.
Findings Include:
1. R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/23/22 at 1:30 PM, documents, Resident returned to facility after surgery via transportation driver. VS (Vital Signs) stable and no c/o (complaint of) voiced, denies any pain at this time. New orders for follow up appointment with (V50) at (local hospital) on July 12th at 4:00 PM. New order to leave dressing on left hand for 24 hours then remove it. Will continue to monitor.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/23/22 at 7:57 PM, documents, Drsg (dressing) intact to left hand, fingers edematous, slightly reddish purple, moving fingers freely. Up adlib (at liberty) ambulating independently. No acute distress, no s/s (sign and symptoms) pain/discomfort.
R40's Discharge Instructions from the local hospital for Excisions, dated 6/23/22, documents, Incisional Care: Look at the appearance of incisions each day and watch for signs of infection, including: redness, swelling, heat, green/yellow or foul-smelling drainage, fever 101 or higher, or severe pain not controlled by prescribed medication. If you suspect an infection, call your doctor. It also documents, You can reach your doctor at one of the follow numbers. For urgent problems, go to the nearest Emergency Room. V50's name and number was checked.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/24/22 at 6:23 AM, documents, Resident c/o pain to left hand PRN (as needed) Tylenol given per MD (Medical Doctor) orders, stitches intact with noted edema to top of left hand and fingers on left hand, no redness noted. Will continue to monitor.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/24/22 at 3:53 PM, documents, Sutures intact to left hand, picks at area at times. No s/s infection noted.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/25/22 at 9:04 AM, documents, Resident recently had procedure to hand and has stitches in place. Hand is swollen and warm to touch. Resident unable to keep hand elevated to help with swelling. Resident complaining about tape to hand - resident does not have tape to hand.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/25/22 at 12:47 PM, documents, Resident complaining about hand hurting, writer attempted to administer Tylenol prn as ordered and resident spit medication out and threw it on the floor. Resident complaining that she is cold. Writer took resident to room and put on sweater, sat in recliner with two blankets.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/25/22 at 4:45 PM, documents, Picking at left hand sutures causing bleeding to area, dry protective drsg applied for protection, continues to pick and tries to remove drsg. Fingers remain edematous, warm to touch. Afebrile.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/26/22 at 5:10 PM, documents, Writer has re applied 2 dressings to L (left) anterior hand sutures. Resident has picked at sutures until they are bleeding. L hand is red/swollen and irritated. Resident continues to pick at sutures and hand. Will apply another dressing and wrap in kerlix to see if this helps from resident picking at surgical incision. Will continue to monitor.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/27/22 at 5:00 AM, documents, Resident noted to have edema and redness to L dorsal hand. Sutures are CDI (clean, dry, and intact). MD notified. Awaiting response.
On 6/27/22 at 6:43 AM, R40 exited her room. R40's left hand gauze dressing was pulling up leaving the top of her hand exposed. The top of R40's left hand had sutures, the area was swollen and red. R40's fingers were swollen. At that time, R40 stated, My tummy hurts. My hand hurts. I need help.
On 6/27/22 at 8:08 AM, R40 was sitting at the dining room table. R40 was unwrapping the gauze bandage on her left hand. R40 was picking at the sutures. R40 stated, My hand hurts. This tape hurts. At that same time, V5, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), V37, CNA, and V38, Activity Director, were in the dining room passing out breakfast trays. No one acknowledged R40, or tried to redirect her from picking at her bandage.
On 6/27/22 at 8:18 AM, V20, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stopped her medication pass to redress R40's hand. R40 stated, My hand hurts. Don't touch my hand. My hand hurts.
On 6/27/22 at 8:55 AM, R40 was walking in hallway stating that her hand hurts.
On 6/27/22 at 10:28 AM, V20 stated, (R40) had like a horn growing out of the top of her hand. It is a large incision and has sutures. At this time, R40 came walking down the hall with the left hand gauze pulled up and the top of her hand bleeding. R40 stated, My hand hurts.
On 6/27/22 at 10:30 AM, V20 stated, The night shift nurse faxed the surgeon to let him know and we are waiting to hear back from him. V20 told R40 she will get her some Tylenol to help. V20 took R40 to her room to cleanse and redress R40's left hand. R40 continued to say her hand hurt. V20 cut the remaining bandage off with scissors, R40's hand and fingers were very swollen. The top of her hand had an incision approximately 2 inches long, starting at the top of the hand, going past the knuckle to her inner finger. V20 cleansed the wound with normal saline, applied a gauze pad, and wrapped the hand in gauze.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/27/22 at 3:39 PM, documents, Sutures intact to left hand, hand/fingers remain edematous and red, will not leave protective drsg on. Call out to (V50, Surgeon) regarding suture removal and the edema/redness of hand, awaiting return call.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 4:13 AM, documents, L hand remains edematous and reddened. Sutures appear removed at this time. Resident will not allow dressing to cover incisional wound. Area cleansed. Scant amount of sanguineous drainage noted.
On 6/28/22 at 8:45 AM, R40 was walking in the dining room. R40's left hand had no bandage on it. R40's top of her hand had a small amount of drainage coming form the wound. The incision was scabbed over. R40's hand and fingers were more swollen than on 6/27/22. R40's hand remains red. R40 was telling V16, CNA, not to bump her hand and that her hand hurts.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 9:53 AM, documents, Resident continues to pick top of left hand at surgical site, area red, and edematous. Writer wrapped left hand with dressing and cling, resident said get that off, then removed dressing and began picking left hand again. (V40, Doctor) notified and awaiting response from MD.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 10:26 AM, documents, New order received from (V40, MD) to cover top of left hand with gauze, then cover with Geri sleeve or glove.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 10:48 AM, documents, (V40) MD updated on resident's surgical site to top of left hand, red, edematous, with serosanguineous drainage noted. Resident's temp 98.7 at this time. Awaiting on MD response.
On 6/28/22 at 10:49 AM, V39, Registered Nurse (RN), stated, (R40) is a picker, she won't leave anything on her hand which isn't surprising because it is swollen. I spoke with the doctor and he said to wrap it and to cover the dressing with a brace or 'arm sleeve' to keep her from picking at it. I just dressed the wound. V39 stated, The wound has some drainage on it so I am going to reach out to the doctor to see if I can get an order for a culture because I think it may be infected. V39 stated she was notifying (V40, Medical Director).
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 2:19 PM, documents, Left hand remains red and edematous, continues to pick at surgical site, removes protective drsg once on.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/29/22 at 3:41 AM, documents, Resident's L hand remains edematous and reddened. Scant amount of drainage noted. Resident has not c/o pain or discomfort thus far this shift. Continue to monitor for worsening of condition.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/29/22 at 8:30 AM, documents, Resident is out in the dining room at this time, resident has picked off current bandage on left hand. Hand evaled (evaluated) at this time. Residents hand is red and swollen 3 plus pitting. Resident states that it hurts when touched. Residents hand cleaned and new dressing applied per MD order. Resident does have limited range of motion in her left hand related to swelling. Residents hand is not hot to touch.Will address with MD (V40) per fax to see if we can get a culture and a different dressing because resident picks this one off. Resident is unable to remember to leave dressing alone related to disease process.
On 6/29/22 at 8:50 AM, R40 had removed the dressing from her left hand. R40's left hand and fingers were very swollen. The top of the hand was red. The redness from the hand was migrating down the fingers. The bottom of the incision that did run down the inner 4th finger has now pulled up to the knuckle and has opened up with drainage noted. The incision on the top of the hand had the the sutures intact, and they were scabbed over. R40 was asked to move her fingers. R40 could not move the 4th finger and could only move the other 4 fingers slightly, due to edema and pain.
On 6/29/22 at 8:50 AM, V4, RN, stated, We have gotten a culture of her hand and are waiting on results. I have given her Tylenol. The bottom of the incision has opened up, there is a little drainage, the other sutures are scabbed over. Her hand and fingers are swollen.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/29/22 at 9:05 AM, documents, Note faxed to MD (V40) office regarding hand dressing and culture needed. awaiting fax back.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/29/22 at 9:05 AM, documents, Called MD (V40) office at this time, at 0937, asked to speak with a nurse regarding hand and vaginal bleeding. 0938-- (V71, V40's office staff), on the phone. Writer explained situation regarding residents hand and vaginal bleeding. (V71) states that (V72, Nurse Practitioner) will be in today to eval (evaluate) resident. Writer asked what time (V72) will be here because i feel like it is very important with residents hand and bleeding. (V71) states she will be in this afternoon. Writer asked if we could go ahead and get an order for a culture so that can be completed. (V71) states (V72) wants to see it before anything else is done.
On 6/29/22 at 9:30 AM, V4, stated, I told you wrong. The culture request was made, but not gotten, and the doctor faxed back orders that the Nurse Practitioner will see this week. I have faxed over a request for steri-strips and a better dressing and a culture.
On 6/29/22 at 9:35 AM, V4 was questioned why a phone call has not been made to the doctor instead of faxing, V4 stated, The office will just tell us that we need to fax and wait for a response.
On 6/29/22 at 10:30 AM, V4 stated she had called the doctor's office, and they said the Nurse Practitioner will come and see her today. V4 stated she asked if she could get a culture, and the office said no, the Nurse Practitioner wants to evaluate it first.
On 6/29/22 at 10:41 AM, V49 (V50's Medical Assistant) stated, We have not been made aware of any issues (R40) has been having with her incision. (V50) is in surgery until 1:30 PM, I will have him call you when he gets out.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/29/22 at 12:37 PM, documents, Residents hand has some purple discoloration noted to the left-hand top side. middle of the hand. (if you would look between the 2nd and 3rd finger and go up about 3cm (centimeters) and towards the ring finger, this is where the discoloration is noted). Residents radial pulse is still present. resident continues to have 3 plus pitting edema in it and has limited range of motion. Area is red and appears shinny (sp) and taught.
On 6/29/22 at 12:48 PM, V4 stated, (R40's) hand is starting to bruise up by the incision now. She has a radial pulse. Her fingers are stiff but she can move them.
On 6/29/22 at 12:50 PM, V18, CNA, stated, Her (R40) hand looks more red today. I know that it is swollen and the nurse is taking care of it.
On 6/29/22 at 12:53 PM, V20, LPN, stated, The night shift nurse faxed I think her doctor here about the swelling and redness. I told the evening nurse to keep an eye out for the response. She was picking at it. I was monitoring her swelling. No, I did not reach out to the doctor because the night nurse had faxed the doctor. We can reach out by fax or phone if it is urgent.
On 6/29/22 at 1:00 PM, V41, LPN, stated, If there is a change of condition, I will complete a SBAR (Situational Background Assessment Recommendation) and fax it to the doctor. Some doctors prefer the fax and if you call their office their nurses won't even let you talk to them. V40 likes faxes so you fax and wait for a response.
On 6/29/22 at 1:35 PM, V50, R40's Surgeon, stated, I was not made aware of (R40's) change of condition. I expect the nurses to call me if there is a problem not (V40, R40's Primary Doctor / Medical Director). She is my patient this is my problem. I have been going there for 14 years and they have never had problems calling me before. If I would have known, I would have seen her in the clinic or seen her there. This will heal it is just going to take more time. The edema has caused the wound to dehiscence (open up). She is going to need antibiotics for the infection and probably wound clinic to heal the wound now.
On 6/29/22 at 2:13 PM, V39, RN, stated, I did not reach out to the surgeon the other nurse did and we were waiting on a response. I faxed (V40) to update him but did not get a response.
On 7/6/22 at 10:00 AM, V6, Regional Nurse, stated the nurses should have called the doctor and not faxed him when problems with her pain and incision started.
On 7/6/22 at 2:16 PM, V40, Medical Director, stated he expects the nursing staff to notify someone at the first sign of infection.
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. R38's Care Plan, dated 3/17/22, documents, (R38) is at risk for falls related to gait/balance problems and history of falls. ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. R38's Care Plan, dated 3/17/22, documents, (R38) is at risk for falls related to gait/balance problems and history of falls. Interventions: 'Call Don't Fall' sign, call light is within reach and encourage the resident to use it for assistance as needed, educate the resident/family/caregivers about calling for assistance prior to cares and what to do if a fall occurs, ensure personal items are within reach, ensure that the resident is wearing appropriate footwear when ambulating or mobilizing in wheelchair, place walker within reach. On 6/21/22, intervention added: Re-educate resident importance of using call light for assistance. It continues (R38) YOUNITE Story - Care/ADL (Activities of Daily Living) Preferences: (R38) prefers to go to bed at 8:00 PM, usually wakes up early in the morning to use the bathroom and then will go back to bed for about an hour. It continues (R38) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit related to impaired balance. Interventions: Ambulation assist walking with resident in her room to and from the bathroom using a gait belt and wheeled walker providing stand by assist to limited assist as needed based on resident's performance and ability, requires one staff participation to use toilet, requires one staff participation with transfers. It continues (R38) has limited physical mobility. Interventions: requires stand by assistance with a walker to ambulate as desired.
R38's Fall Risk Data Collection, dated upon admission on [DATE], documents R38 was a low fall risk.
R38's Fall Risk Data Collection, dated 3/13/22, R38's date of fall, documents R38 was a low fall risk.
R38's Fall Risk Data Collection, dated 3/26/22, R38's return to the facility after hospitalization from a fall, documents R38 was a high fall risk.
R38's Fall Risk Data Collection, dated 6/21/22, R38's date of fall, documents R38 was a high fall risk.
R38's Progress Note, dated 3/13/22 at 3:40 AM, documents, The resident is experiencing a change in condition. See SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) assessment for further information and family/physician notification. The change in condition the resident is currently experiencing is non witnessed fall.
R38's Progress Note, dated 3/13/22 at 3:43 AM, documents, Resident yelling out help. CNA entered room and observed resident sitting on the floor. Writer entered room and observed resident sitting on the floor in the corner by bathroom door. [NAME] standing behind resident. Resident states she was bending over to pick up a piece of clothing and lost her balance and fell to her bottom. ROM (Range of Motion) WNL (Within Normal Limits) and no complaints of pain. resident was able to stand to feet and skin check completed at this time with no areas noted. resident ambulated with walker to bed without difficulty. Vital signs 112/52-56-16-97.8. neuro assessment initiated. Doctor made aware. will update POA (Power of Attorney) in AM hours.
R38's Progress Note dated 3/13/22 at 10:08 AM, documents, Resident noted to have fall on night shift last evening. Neuro checks continued, vitals stable and WNL, no complaint of pain or discomfort at this time. Does states she is a little sore on left rear. No redness or bruising noted at this time.
R38's Progress Note, dated 3/15/22 at 7:05 PM, documents, Resident complained of pain in right hip and lower right rib regions. Tylenol provided PRN (as needed) throughout day. Resident requesting x-ray. Resident able to move all extremities, and able to ambulate with walker. Aware we will update doctor in the morning.
R38's Progress Note, dated 3/16/22 at 10:22 AM, documents, New Order received from Doctor's office per Nurse, x-ray right hip and right rib area. Orders called to (radiology company), states will call with time they will be here. Call placed to update POA/Son of new order, no answer, left message to call facility. HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) compliance maintained. Awaiting return call at this time.
R38's Progress Note, dated 3/21/22 at 6:40 AM, documents, Called POA per resident's request. Resident continues to complain of pain. Resident is refusing to be repositioned, changed, or attempt to walk with assistance to go to the bathroom. POA states he was in yesterday and she would only get up one time. He attempted to encourage her that she needed to get up, but resident complained of pain and would not. Will update MD (Medical Doctor) when office opens that resident is still complaining of pain. POA states he will be in later today. Resident is in bed but slouched down towards the bottom of the bed and will not let staff pull her up in bed. Call light within reach.
R38's Progress Note, dated 3/21/22 at 9:11 AM, documents, The resident is experiencing a change in condition. See SBAR assessment for further information and family/physician notification. The change in condition the resident is currently experiencing is resident had a fall on 3/13/22, complaining of increasing pain to pelvic/back.
R38's Progress Note, dated 3/21/22 at 9:12 AM, documents, Doctor's office called and stated that resident should go to the ER (Emergency Room) to be evaluated.
R38's Progress Note, dated 3/21/22 at 9:16 AM, documents, Called (local ambulance service) to come and get resident and take to the hospital for evaluation.
R38's Progress Note, dated 3/21/22 at 9:34 AM, documents, Ambulance arrived and took resident to the hospital to be evaluated. Paperwork given to EMS (Emergency Medical Service).
R38's Progress Note, dated 3/21/22 at 1:48 PM, documents, Received phone call from (local ER) that the resident is going to be coming back. She did have a few acute fractures. Son did not want anything done nor did he want her to have any scripts for pain control. Sending someone to go and pick her up.
R38's Progress Note, dated 3/21/22 at 2:20 PM, documents, POA present when resident returned. Resident informed writer that resident has a fractured tailbone. No paperwork from hospital showing any fractures. Called (local hospital), spoke with staff to request result of radiology reports faxed to facility.
R38's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R38 is cognitively intact and requires extensive assistance from one staff member for transfers. R38 requires limited assistance from one staff member for ambulation, dressing, toilet use, personal hygiene and bathing. R38 is always continent of both her bowel and bladder.
R38's Progress Note, dated 6/21/22 at 4:53 PM, documents, Writer called to resident's room by CNA @ 1620. Resident noted to be lying on the floor by her closet. Resident sitting upright, shoes on. Floor clean, quiet environment. Writer asked resident if she was in pain. Resident states, Yes, I think something is broke. Writer asked resident if she was able to move her legs. Resident states she is unable to move left leg. Left leg bent, resident unable to show exact location of pain other than left leg. Resident left on the floor, with CNA beside her. POA called at 4:30 PM. 911 called at 4:31 PM, informed both crews are out at this time, will be here as soon as they can. Report called to Nurse at (local ER) at 4:33 PM. Nurse at Doctors office notified. Regional nurse, (V6) present and aware. Local Ambulance Service arrived and transported resident via stretcher to LocaL ER at 4:47 PM.
R38's Progress Note, dated 6/24/22 at 2:13 PM, documents, Received a call from (staff at local hospital) to call report that resident is coming back to facility today. Fracture to left hip, had nailing on 6/22/22 with incisions noted to left upper thigh. WBAT (weight bearing as tolerated). Two assist for transfers. Isolation droplet sinus related to random virus and ESBL (Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase) to urine. Carbohydrate controlled 75 gram diet. Accu checks Ac (before meals) and HS (before bed) with SSI (sliding scale insulin). Urinary catheter discontinued this morning and resident is voiding without difficultly. Order for Norco and script is being sent. Currently on Lovenox. Transport was at hospital at end of call to bring her to facility.
On 7/5/22 at 10:45 AM, R38 was lying in bed, wheelchair was at the foot of her bed. There was no walker seen in her room. There was a call don't fall sign on the restroom door. R38 had personal items lying everywhere, on her bedside table, the night stand, and the window sill.
On 7/6/22 at 12:30 PM, R38 was lying in bed with hospital gown on, no walker was seen in her room; personal belongings located in several places in her room; wheelchair at foot of her bed.
On 7/05/22 at 11:00 AM, R38 stated, I remember when I fell last month. I was in my closet because I wanted to wear a specific shirt. I pulled on the shirt and it came off the hanger and I fell backwards. I landed on a metal rail on the floor and had to be operated on. I fell a few months ago when I was trying to pick up clothes by the bathroom door. I lost my balance and fell. I didn't bother them because they are so busy and there is not enough help.
On 7/5/22 at 10:35 AM, V3, LPN, stated, I was here when (R38) fell on 6/21/22, and I was her nurse that day. I was just in her room, and she was sitting on the side of the bed with her feet down. I left to go to a quick meeting and when I came back, (V8, CNA) told me that (R38) was found on the floor. (R38) said she was going to change her blouse.
On 7/06/22 at 1:26 PM, V29, CNA, stated (R47) was always moving around in her room with her walker. She usually is very good at using her call light for help but the times when she fell, she did not use it. (R47) liked to sit on the side of her bed to eat. Since she broke her hip, we just sit her up and put her food on tray table across her.
On 7/7/22 at 11:05 AM, V48, CNA, stated (R38) usually will try and go to the restroom by herself, and if she feels like she needs some assistance, she will put her call light on. That night, (R38) must have gotten up herself and when I walked by her room, she was on the floor. The staffing for our shift is always short staffed. There is always just me, (V67, CNA), and (V68, CNA) working with one to two Nurses for the entire building. It is hard to get to everyone with just a few of us working.
The Facility's Schedule and Daily Assignment sheets provided by V6, Regional Nurse, dated 3/12/22, documents during the date and time of R38's fall (3/13/22 at 3:40 AM), there was only one LPN and three CNA's on duty in the facility with a census of 66 residents.
3. R19's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R19 is cognitively intact and requires extensive assistance from two staff members for transfers. R19 requires extensive assistance from one staff member for bed mobility, dressing, toilet use, personal hygiene and bathing. R19 is always incontinent of urine and always continent of bowel.
R19's Care Plan, dated 6/27/22, documents, (R19) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit Limited Mobility. Interventions: requires Mechanical lift and assist of two for transfers. It continues, (R19) has limited physical mobility. Interventions: is non weight bearing, is totally dependent on staff for ambulation/locomotion.
On 6/27/22 at 12:25 PM, V29, CNA, brought the full body mechanical lift device into R19's room, attached the sling under R19 to the lift device, and then lifted R19 off her bed. There was no verification of the strap/loops attached prior to lifting R19 from her bed. R19 was left swinging in the air above her bed while V8, CNA, moved around the bed to get R19's wheelchair, which was located at the foot of her bed. V29 was operating the lift device, and pulled R19 out and away from her bed, while being moved approximately three to four feet to her wheelchair. R19 was left swinging freely in the air during the move until lowered into the wheelchair. No one was holding onto R19 during this transfer until the final lowering into her wheelchair.
On 6/30/22 at 10:45 AM, V8, CNA, stated, If we are using the (full body mechanical lift device), after we put the resident in the sling, we will lift them and pull the resident back away from bed, make sure the wheels are locked on both the wheelchair and lift device. If the resident needs to be adjusted to a sitting position, I will use the handles on the back of the sling to move the resident into the wheelchair.
On 6/30/22 at 11:00 AM, V23, CNA, stated, When getting a resident up using a (full body mechanical lift device), we will lift them off the bed and pull the lift from under the bed and move the resident to the wheelchair and lowered. One person can hold the handle on the back of the sling to guide the resident to the chair.
On 7/07/22 at 9:00 AM, V6, Corporate Nurse, stated, I would expect the staff to keep a hold on the resident at all times while using the full body mechanical lift device. They should not be letting the resident free swing while in the lift.
The Facility's Total Dependent Lift Employee Checklist, undated, documents Check Care Plan, Gather Equipment, Wash hands, Place sling under resident and around legs, Position lift near resident and lower the four-point tilting frame, Connect clips to tilting frame, Verify placement of (full body mechanical lift) loops.
The Hoyer Installation and Instruction Manual, dated 2002, documents Before Lifting: 1. Make sure that all straps are attached to the carry bar. 2. Make sure the person being lifted is comfortable. 3. Make sure the sling is not caught on an obstruction. 4. Lift until the buttocks of the person being lifted clear the arm supports or the top of the bed before moving the person. Guide the legs past any obstacle. It continues The Hoyer lift is not intended to be a transport device. Person in the lift should not be moved more than a few feet.
The Fall Policy, dated 9/17/19, documents The purpose of the Fall Management Program is to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate an interdisciplinary team falls prevention approach and manage strategies and interventions that foster resident independence and quality of life. The Fall Management Program promotes safety, prevention and education of both staff and residents.
Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent falls, and failed to operate a mechanical lift in a safe manner in 3 of 6 residents (R19, R38, R226) reviewed for falls in the sample of 51. This failure resulted in R38 and R226 sustaining falls which resulted in fractures.
1. R226's face sheet, undated, documents a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease and Muscle Weakness.
R226's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R226 has severe cognitive impairment, requires an extensive assistance of two staff for toileting and has had falls prior to admission and after admission.
R226's care plan, dated 6/10/22, documents R226 is at risk of falls.
R226's fall risk assessment, dated 6/10/22, documents R226 is at risk of falls.
R226's progress note, dated 6/24/22 at 2:11PM, documents, Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) brought resident to bathroom, resident was agitated and walked on through the next bathroom door to the adjoining room. Resident then attempted to punch CNA, and resident fell to the floor. CNA yelled for writer/nurse. Writer arrived in room and noted resident sitting on the floor. Writer asked resident if he was having pain and he responded his hip and neck hurt. Staff did not move resident. 911 called. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) arrived and resident lifted with sheet to stretcher. Resident transferred to local hospital via ambulance.
R226's hospital history and physical, dated 6/25/22, documents diagnosis of a Left Femoral Neck Fracture.
On 6/28/22 at 11:47AM, V41, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated R226 was very agitated, and he had just punched a task aide and threw furniture all around the room. V41 stated he started yelling he needed to go pee, so she told V60, CNA, to go ahead and take him to the bathroom. V41 stated she went out to get his medication, Ativan, ready hoping with him going to the bathroom, it would calm him down enough to take the medication. V41 stated R226 went into the bathroom and kept going into the next residents room, and when V60 tried to redirect him back to the bathroom, R226 was kicking and trying to hit V60, and he fell. V41 was questioned if it was safe for V60 to take R226 to the bathroom alone, and V41 stated, That is all the staffing we had that day would allow.
On 6/29/22 at 11:39AM, V41, LPN, stated when R226 fell on 6/24/22, there was only 1 CNA attempting to toilet him. V41 is unsure of what assistance level was required for R226 with toileting.
On 6/30/22 at 11:05AM, V1, Administrator, stated he would expect staff to use the recommended number of staff needed for transfers, toileting, etc.
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to monitor and provide interventions to prevent significant weight loss for 1 of 3 residents (R20) reviewed for weight loss and nutrition in t...
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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to monitor and provide interventions to prevent significant weight loss for 1 of 3 residents (R20) reviewed for weight loss and nutrition in the sample of 51. This failure resulted in R20's severe weight loss of 10% in 3 months, and severe weight loss of 11.7% in 6 months.
Findings include:
R20's weight log documents R20's weights as follows: 12/1/2021 130.0 Lbs (pounds); 1/2/2022 123.0 Lbs; 2/9/2022 121.8 Lbs; 2/13/2022 121.8 Lbs; 3/9/2022 117.0 Lbs; 4/1/2022 117.0 lbs; 5/1/22 125.6 lbs; 6/15/2022 114.8 lbs.
R20's Nutrition Record does not document meals for 5/31/22 dinner, 6/1/22 dinner, 6/2/22 to 6/9/22 all meals, 6/10/22 breakfast & lunch, 6/11, 6/12 no meals documented, 6/13/2022 breakfast & lunch, 6/14 no meals documented, 6/15 lunch.
R20's Dietary Note, dated 1/13/2022 at 11:06 AM, documents, Note Text: RD (Registered Dietician) NOTE: Resident with Regular diet, adequate for nutrition needs, weight at 123#, < (less than) IBW (ideal body weight) Range, this is usual weight for resident when reviewing weight hx (history). decrease noted 5.4% x 30 days, Ice Cream is given 1xday- 101 yo (year old) advanced age r/t (related to) weight changes as well. Resident is Covid+ and weight changes expected to continue r/t illness. Rec (recommend) MPS for nutrition/weight support. Refer PRN ( as needed).
R20's Dietary Note, dated 4/8/2022 at 9:56 AM, documents, Note Text: RD NOTE: Resident with weight changes past 6 months, 117#, <IBW Range. Regular diet is adequate for 101 yo, on IceCream also. intake is good at meals per records. Dementia dx (diagnosis) noted. D/T (due to) Weight decline, REC House Supplement 60cc (cubic centimeters) 2x day. Refer PRN.
R20's Dietary Note, dated 6/21/2022 at 12:28 PM, Note Text: RD NOTE: Resident 101 yo with 8% decrease this month, current weight at 115#, <IBW Range, stable with April weight, diet is adequate for nutrition needs, also on Ice-cream for addtl (additional) nutrition/caloric support. intake is ~50% at meals. REC house supplement for nutrition, Refer PRN
On 6/29/22 at 12:33 PM, V51, Registered Dietician, stated, Per guidelines, 8% weight loss in one month is considered significant. I can't say whether (R20) would have lost weight if she had received the Med Pass. I would expect staff to encourage a resident to eat who has had significant weight loss. After I visit the facility, I send a full report to the DON (Director of Nursing), Administrator, and Dietary Manager. It may also go to someone in corporate, but I'm not sure about that. I review weights twice per month, but I'm physically in the facility once per month.
On 6/29/22 at 12:50 PM, V34, Dietary Manager, stated, I get a report from the Dietitian once a month. It goes to me and the ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing). Usually the ADON notifies the doctor, but last month, we didn't have the ADON, so I sent the report to all the nurses so they could contact the doctor. If there is a new doctor order, the nurses will let me know. Sometimes, nurses will refer to the Dietitian, and I will let the Dietitian know to see them. If a resident needs encouragement, extra fluids, etc. I write it on the 'notes' section of their meal ticket. The CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) or nursing are responsible for carrying that out. I order the Med Pass, Magic Cups and ice cream. I am not sure if nursing is still ordering Boost or Ensure, but they used to. I only pass the Magic Cups and ice cream. The nurses take care of Med Pass.
On 6/29/22 at 12:43 PM, V53, CNA, stated, The checkmark means the residents were asked if they wanted a snack. We chart in (Point Click Care) whether or not they accepted the supplement. We do not document how much they ate or if they ate at all. V54 stated, I think we only document percentages at meals.
On 6/29/2022 at 1:00 PM, V52, RN, at V64's (R20's Primary Care Physician) office, stated the facility did not notify them of R20's weight loss or recommendations from the Dietician. V52 stated it is the expectation the facility notify V64, R20's Primary Physician, and/or the office of R20's weight loss and recommendations. V52 stated when notified of a significant weight loss, the doctor reviews the previous weights, condition, age, consults the family, and reviews any recommendations. V52 stated at that time, interventions would be put in place, and in this case it would have been the supplements. V52 stated they did not get that opportunity, because they were not notified of any weight loss until June 28th. V52 stated the interventions are put in place to stabilize and help prevent further weight loss. V52 stated, She should have been on the supplements.
On 7/5/2022 at 1:20 PM, V3, LPN, stated R20 has had significant weight loss. V3 stated if there was a recommendation from the Dietician, then the recommendation should have been followed. V3 stated interventions are put in place to prevent future weight loss and stabilize the resident. V3 stated not putting interventions in place contributed to R20's weight loss.
On 7/5/2022 at 1:43 PM, V56, R20's Guardian, stated she was not aware of R20's weight loss and supplement until yesterday (7/4/2022). V56 stated she brings in snacks, and the problem is they are not in her reach. V56 stated her mom has a short term memory problem, and would not remember to ask for them. V56 stated her mom would allow staff to provide encouragement and assistance for her during the meal. V56 stated her mom can do some things for herself, but requires help at times. V56 stated she would expect to receive calls.
On 7/6/2022 at 2:17 PM, V40, Medical Director, stated with a resident who is having a weight loss and with multiple comorbidities, he would expect the physician to be notified of the weight loss and the Dietician recommendations. V40 stated he would expect interventions would have been put in place. V40 stated interventions are put in place to stabilize and prevent more weight loss. V40 stated the resident should have been placed on the supplements. V40 stated not having the intervention in place contributed to R20's weight loss.
The facility's Nutrition (Impaired)/Unplanned Weight Loss-Clinical Protocol. Assessment and Recognition 1. The nursing staff will monitor and document the weight and dietary intake of residents in a format which permits readily available comparisons over time. 2. As part of the initial assessment, the staff and physician will review the individual's current nutritional status and identify individuals with recent weight loss and significant risk for impaired nutrition 3. The threshold for significant unplanned and undesired weight loss will be based on the following criteria a. 1 month-5% weight loss is significant; greater than 5% is severe. c. 6 months-10% weight loss is significant; greater than 10% is severe.
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
2. R72's Care Plan, dated 5/25/22, documents R72 has actual impairment to skin integrity r/t (related to) impaired mobility. Shearing to right buttock, Rash to sacrum and buttocks. It also documents T...
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2. R72's Care Plan, dated 5/25/22, documents R72 has actual impairment to skin integrity r/t (related to) impaired mobility. Shearing to right buttock, Rash to sacrum and buttocks. It also documents Treat pain as per orders prior to treatment/turning etc. to ensure the resident's comfort.
R72's Physician Order Sheet, dated 5/17/2022, Apply Z-guard to buttocks to redness until resolved. every shift. 6/23/2022 Cleanse right buttock with soap and water. Pat dry. Apply z-guard to right buttock sheared area BID (twice a day) and PRN (as needed) until resolved every day and night shift for wound healing.
R20's Medication Record, dated June 2022, documents blanks for the 6/28/2022 day for the Z guard treatment.
On 6/28/2022 at 12:15 PM, R72 was lying in bed, leaning to the right side against bed rail, with frown on face and call light on floor next to bed, out of reach of R72.
On 6/28/2022 at 12:40 PM, V26, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), and V29, CNA, assisted R72 with incontinent care. R72 was incontinent of bowel. V26 and V29 assisted R72 onto his side. R72 noted to have facial grimacing and moaned with movement. V26 cleansed bowel from R72 buttocks. R72 had facial grimacing and tightening of his body during care. R72 yelled out it hurt. R72's buttocks were fire engine red in color, and had multiple open areas to buttocks and sacrum. V26 stated she knew it hurt, and apologized for causing him pain.
On 6/28/2022, R72 stated he needed help; he needed to be changed. R72 stated his bottom hurt and it burns when he goes to the bathroom. R72 stated he is in a lot of pain. When asked if he called for anyone, R72 stated he couldn't, and he didn't have a way to. When asked if he used his call light, R72 stated he did not have one. R72 stated when he has a bowel movement, it burns. R72 stated he is in severe pain. R72 stated he has been waiting for some time, and been in pain the entire time.
On 6/30/2022 at 10:00 AM, V6, Regional Nurse, stated if the nurse administered the medication, then it should be charted.
On 6/30/2022 at 1:50 PM, V43, Social Service Director, stated R72 is alert and able to make his needs known.
On 7/7/2022 at 10:10 AM, V27, LPN, stated R72 is receiving (skin protectant paste) as a barrier. V27 stated the stool would cause some pain when it touches the open areas. V27 stated the barrier is there to decrease the contact of the stool in the wounds and assist with healing. V27 stated he is not sure it would increase his pain when not on, but it would help prevent the stool from getting in the areas.
On 7/7/2022 at 10:53 AM, V6, Regional Nurse, stated the facility does not have a pain policy.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to address pain for infected, swollen surgical incision, and provide treatment to prevent skin irritation for 2 of 3 (R40, R72) reviewed for nursing care in the sample of 51. This failure resulted in R40 not having her new pain addressed for 6 days.
Findings Include:
1. R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/23/22 at 1:30 PM, documents, Resident returned to facility after surgery via transportation driver. VS (Vital Signs) stable and no c/o (complaint of) voiced, denies any pain at this time. New orders for follow up appointment with (V50) at (local hospital) on July 12th at 4:00 PM. New order to leave dressing on left hand for 24 hours then remove it. Will continue to monitor.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/23/22 at 7:57 PM, documents, Drsg (dressing) intact to left hand, fingers edematous, slightly reddish purple, moving fingers freely. Up adlib (at liberty) ambulating independently. No acute distress, no s/s (sign and symptoms) pain/discomfort.
R40's Discharge Instructions from the local hospital for Excisions, dated 6/23/22, documents, Incisional Care: Look at the appearance of incisions each day and watch for signs of infection, including: redness, swelling, heat, green/yellow or foul-smelling drainage, fever 101 or higher, or severe pain not controlled by prescribed medication. If you suspect an infection, call your doctor. It also documents, You can reach your doctor at one of the follow numbers. For urgent problems, go to the nearest Emergency Room. V50's name and number was checked.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/24/22 at 6:23 AM, documents, Resident c/o pain to left hand PRN (as needed) Tylenol given per MD (Medical Doctor) orders, stitches intact with noted edema to top of left hand and fingers on left hand, no redness noted. Will continue to monitor.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/24/22 at 3:53 PM, documents, Sutures intact to left hand, picks at area at times. No s/s infection noted.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/25/22 at 9:04 AM, documents, Resident recently had procedure to hand and has stitches in place. Hand is swollen and warm to touch. Resident unable to keep hand elevated to help with swelling. Resident complaining about tape to hand - resident does not have tape to hand.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/25/22 at 12:47 PM, documents, Resident complaining about hand hurting, writer attempted to administer Tylenol prn as ordered and resident spit medication out and threw it on the floor. Resident complaining that she is cold. Writer took resident to room and put on sweater, sat in recliner with two blankets.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/25/22 at 4:45 PM, documents, Picking at left hand sutures causing bleeding to area, dry protective drsg applied for protection, continues to pick and tries to remove drsg. Fingers remain edematous, warm to touch. Afebrile.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/26/22 at 5:10 PM, documents, Writer has re applied 2 dressings to L (left) anterior hand sutures. Resident has picked at sutures until they are bleeding. L hand is red/swollen and irritated. Resident continues to pick at sutures and hand. Will apply another dressing and wrap in kerlix to see if this helps from resident picking at surgical incision. Will continue to monitor.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/27/22 at 5:00 AM, documents, Resident noted to have edema and redness to L dorsal hand. Sutures are CDI (clean, dry, and intact). MD notified. Awaiting response.
On 6/27/22 at 6:43 AM, R40 exited her room. R40's left hand gauze dressing was pulling up leaving the top of her hand exposed. The top of R40's left hand had sutures, the area was swollen and red. R40's fingers were swollen. At that time, R40 stated, My tummy hurts. My hand hurts. I need help.
On 6/27/22 at 8:08 AM, R40 was sitting at the dining room table. R40 was unwrapping the gauze bandage on her left hand. R40 was picking at the sutures. R40 stated, My hand hurts. This tape hurts. At that same time, V5, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), V37, CNA, and V38, Activity Director, were in the dining room passing out breakfast trays. No one acknowledged R40 or tried to redirect her from picking at her bandage.
On 6/27/22 at 8:18 AM, V20, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stopped her medication pass to redress R40's hand. R40 stated, My hand hurts. Don't touch my hand. My hand hurts.
On 6/27/22 at 8:55 AM, R40 was walking in hallway stating that her hand hurts.
On 6/27/22 at 10:28 AM, V20 stated, (R40) had like a horn growing out of the top of her hand. It is a large incision and has sutures. At this time, R40 came walking down the hall with the left hand gauze pulled up and the top of her hand bleeding. R40 stated, My hand hurts.
On 6/27/22 at 10:30 AM, V20 stated the night shift nurse faxed the surgeon to let him know and we are waiting to hear back from him. V20 told R40 she will get her some Tylenol to help. V20 took R40 to her room to cleanse and redress R40's left hand. R40 continued to say her hand hurt. V20 cut the remaining bandage off with scissors. R40's hand and fingers were very swollen. The top of her hand had an incision approximately 2 inches long, starting at the top of the hand, going past the knuckle to her inner finger. V20 cleansed the wound with normal saline, applied a gauze pad and wrapped the hand in gauze.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/27/22 at 3:39 PM, documents, Sutures intact to left hand, hand/fingers remain edematous and red, will not leave protective drsg on. Call out to (V50, Surgeon) regarding suture removal and the edema/redness of hand, awaiting return call.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 4:13 AM, documents, L hand remains edematous and reddened. Sutures appear removed at this time. Resident will not allow dressing to cover incisional wound. Area cleansed. Scant amount of sanguineous drainage noted.
On 6/28/22 at 8:45 AM, R40 was walking in the dining room. R40's left hand had no bandage on it. R40's top of her hand had a small amount of drainage coming form the wound. The incision was scabbed over. R40's hand and fingers were more swollen than on 6/27/22. R40's hand remains red. R40 was telling V16, CNA, not to bump her hand and that her hand hurts.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 9:53 AM, documents, Resident continues to pick top of left hand at surgical site, area red, and edematous. Writer wrapped left hand with dressing and cling, resident said get that off, then removed dressing and began picking left hand again. (V40, Doctor) notified and awaiting response from MD.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 10:26 AM, documents, New order received from (V40, MD) to cover top of left hand with gauze, then cover with Geri sleeve or glove.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 10:48 AM, documents, (V40) MD updated on resident's surgical site to top of left hand, red, edematous, with serosanguineous drainage noted. Resident's temp 98.7 at this time. Awaiting on MD response.
On 6/28/22 at 10:49 AM, V39, Registered Nurse (RN), stated, (R40) is a picker, she won't leave anything on her hand which isn't surprising because it is swollen. I spoke with the doctor and he said to wrap it and to cover the dressing with a brace or 'arm sleeve' to keep her from picking at it. I just dressed the wound. V39 stated, The wound has some drainage on it so I am going to reach out to the doctor to see if I can get an order for a culture because I think it may be infected. V39 stated that she was notifying (V40, Medical Director).
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/22 at 2:19 PM, documents, Left hand remains red and edematous, continues to pick at surgical site, removes protective drsg once on.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/29/22 at 3:41 AM, documents, Resident's L hand remains edematous and reddened. Scant amount of drainage noted. Resident has not c/o pain or discomfort thus far this shift. Continue to monitor for worsening of condition.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/29/22 at 8:30 AM, documents, Resident is out in the dining room at this time, resident has picked off current bandage on left hand. Hand evaled (evaluated) at this time. Residents hand is red and swollen, 3 plus pitting. Resident states that it hurts when touched. Residents hand cleaned and new dressing applied per MD order. Resident does have limited range of motion in her left hand related to swelling. Residents hand is not hot to touch. Will address with MD (V40) per fax to see if we can get a culture and a different dressing because resident picks this one off. Resident is unable to remember to leave dressing alone related to disease process.
On 6/29/22 at 8:50 AM, R40 had removed the dressing from her left hand. R40's left hand and fingers were very swollen. The top of the hand was red. The redness from the hand was migrating down the fingers. The bottom of the incision that did run down the inner 4th finger has now pulled up to the knuckle and has opened up with drainage noted. The incision on the top of the hand has the the sutures intact and they were scabbed over. R40 was asked to move her fingers, R40 could not move the 4th finger and could only move the other 4 fingers slightly due to edema and pain.
On 6/29/22 at 8:50 AM, V4, RN, stated, We have gotten a culture of her hand and are waiting on results. I have given her Tylenol. The bottom of the incision has opened up, there is a little drainage, the other sutures are scabbed over. Her hand and fingers are swollen.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/29/22 at 9:05 AM, documents, Note faxed to MD (V40) office reguarding hand dressing and culture needed. Awaiting fax back.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/29/22 at 9:05 AM, documents, Called MD (V40) office at this time, at 0937, asked to speak with a nurse reguarding hand and vaginal bleeding. 0938-- (V71, V40's office staff), on the phone. Writer explained situation reguarding residents hand and vaginal bleeding. (V71) states that (V72, Nurse Practitioner) will be in today to eval (evaluate) resident. Writer asked what time (V72) will be here because I feel like it is very important with residents hand and bleeding. (V71) states she will be in this afternoon. Writer asked if we could go ahead and get an order for a culture so that can be completed. (V71) states (V72) wants to see it before anything else is done.
On 6/29/22 at 9:30 AM, V4, stated, I told you wrong. The culture request was made but not gotten and the doctor faxed back orders that the Nurse Practitioner will see this week. I have faxed over a request for steri-strips and a better dressing and a culture.
On 6/29/22 at 9:35 AM, V4 was questioned why a phone call has not been made to the doctor instead of faxing, V4 stated, The office will just tell us that we need to fax and wait for a response.
On 6/29/22 at 10:30 AM, V4 stated she had called the doctor's office, and they said the Nurse Practitioner will come and see her today. V4 stated she asked if she could get a culture, and the office said no, the Nurse Practitioner wants to evaluate it first.
On 6/29/22 at 10:41, V49 (V50's Medical Assistant) stated, We have not been made aware of any issues (R40) has been having with her incision. (V50) is in surgery until 1:30 PM, I will have him call you when he gets out.
R40's Health Status Note, dated 6/29/22 at 12:37 PM, documents, Residents hand has some purple discoloration noted to the left-hand top side, middle of the hand. (if you would look between the 2nd and 3rd finger and go up about 3cm (centimeters) and towards the ring finger, this is where the discoloration is noted.) Residents radial pulse is still present. Resident continues to have 3 plus pitting edema in it and has limited range of motion. Area is red and appears shinny (sp) and taught.
On 6/29/22 at 12:48 PM, V4 stated, (R40's) hand is starting to bruise up by the incision now. She has a radial pulse. Her fingers are stiff but she can move them.
On 6/29/22 at 12:50 PM, V18, CNA, stated, Her (R40) hand looks more red today. I know that it is swollen and the nurse is taking care of it.
On 6/29/22 at 12:53 PM, V20, LPN, stated, The night shift nurse faxed I think her doctor here about the swelling and redness. I told the evening nurse to keep an eye out for the response. She was picking at it. I was monitoring her swelling. No, I did not reach out to the doctor because the night nurse had faxed the doctor. We can reach out by fax or phone if it is urgent.
On 6/29/22 at 1:00 PM, V41, LPN, stated, If there is a change of condition, I will complete a SBAR (Situational Background Assessment Recommendation) and fax it to the doctor. Some doctors prefer the fax and if you call their office their nurses won't even let you talk to them. V40 likes faxes, so you fax and wait for a response.
On 6/29/22 at 1:35 PM, V50, R40's Surgeon, stated, I was not made aware of (R40's) change of condition. I expect the nurses to call me if there is a problem not (V40, R40's Primary Doctor / Medical Director). She is my patient this is my problem. I have been going there for 14 years and they have never had problems calling me before. If I would have known, I would have seen her in the clinic or seen her there. This will heal it is just going to take more time. The edema has caused the wound to dehiscence (open up). She is going to need antibiotics for the infection and probably wound clinic to heal the wound now.
On 6/29/22 at 2:13 PM, V39, RN, stated, I did not reach out to the surgeon the other nurse did and we were waiting on a response. I faxed (V40) to update him but did not get a response.
On 7/6/22 at 10:00 AM, V6, Regional Nurse, stated the nurses should have called the doctor and not faxed him when problems with her pain and incision started.
On 7/6/22 at 2:16 PM, V40, Medical Director, stated he expects the nursing staff to notify someone at the first sign of infection.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to immediately report allegations of abuse and injuries of unknown origin to the Administrator and to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for 3 of 6 residents (R24, R26, R66) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 51.
Findings include:
1. R24's Health Status Note, dated 5/16/22 at 5:48 AM, documents, Res (Resident) scratched his nose causing a skin tear. cleansed with wound cleanser and applied TAO (Triple Antibiotic Ointment). Notified daughter (V14) and she stated that he had a scratch and she said that he probably picked that open. SBAR (Situation Background Assessment Recommendation) sent to MD (Medical Doctor) via fax awaiting on orders.
R24's Health Status Note, dated 5/16/22 at 7:41 PM, documents, Skin tear to bridge of nose, purple discoloration starting inner corner RT (right) eye. No acute distress noted at this time.
On 6/27/22 at 6:23 PM, V42 stated, I was the nurse working the night (R24) got the scratch. Around 5:00 AM ish, I think, (V7, Certified Nursing Assistant) came and got me and we went down. (R24) had a pretty good gash. I called his daughter (V14) to see if she wanted me to send him to the ER (Emergency Room) to see if he needed stitches. I thought maybe he needed 1 stitch. She said no, so I put TAO (triple antibiotic ointment) on it. He is a picker. I thought he scratched himself. His fingernails were a little long. I notified the doctor of the incident. The next night I came in and saw the bruising, I called and left a message for (V2, Previous Director of Nursing) and told her that this needed to be investigated. I never heard back. I told (V3, Previous Assistant Director of Nursing) the next morning and she said that she would talk to (V2).
R24's Health Status Note, dated 5/17/22 at 4:24 AM, documents, Area to self-inflicted skin tear to nose cleansed and tao (triple antibiotic ointment)applied. bruising noted under both eyes left eye worse than right. no signs or symptoms of pain or discomfort.
R24's Health Status Note, dated 5/17/22 at 6:45 AM, written by V4, RN, documents, This writer, walked into residents' room to eval (evaluate) resident's nasal area. Resident has bruising under bilateral eyes with noted swelling on his nose and under bilateral eye areas. Resident does have multiple scratches to the nasal area. Resident is unable to state if he is in pain or what has happened due to his disease process. 0700-Writer Contacted POA (Power of Attorney) (V62 AND V14) to notify them of new findings. Writer asked if it was okay to call MD and ask for order for his bilateral orbital area and nasal. Family agrees as long as he can stay in house and he can have a portable done.
R24's Health Status Note, dated 5/17/22 at 9:30 AM, documents, (V3, Previous Assistant Director of Nursing), LPN (License Practical Nurse) notified (V2, Previous Director of Nursing) of below information (Health Status Note dated 5/17/22 at 6:45 AM). This was 24-hours after R24's initial injury of unknown origin was found.
On 6/22/22 at 9:30 AM, V4 stated, I came in and in report I was told (R24) scratched his nose and that he did it to himself. I went down to look at (R24) and it was a deep wide scratch on his nose with multiple little scratches on his eyebrow area. He had swelling and bruising occurring under his eyes and swelling on the bridge of his nose. I called the doctor to see if we could get a facial x-ray which we did and it showed no fractures. I notified (V14 and V62) of getting the x-ray and what (R24's) face looked like. I did notify (V2) and (V3) of the swelling and the bruising. I don't believe this incident was investigated.
R24's X-ray report, dated 5/17/22, documents, Reason: Bruising swelling and scratches in the orbit and nasal areas. Findings: No displaced fractures are identified. The orbital rims and nasal bones are intact. The septum is midline. The visualized sinuses are well aerated without air fluid levels. The surrounding soft tissues are normal. Impression: No acute abnormalities.
R24's Initial Incident Report submitted to IDPH, written by V2 (Previous Director of Nurses), dated 5/18/22, documents, This is an initial report to DPH an injury of unknown origin on (R24) (DOB: [DATE]) with the following diagnosis: Alzheimer's Disease, Generalized anxiety disorder, Unspecified dementia, Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase, Other specified mental disorders due to known physiological condition, Unspecified psychosis not due to substance or known physiological condition, History of falling, Personal history of Covid-19, Gastro-Esophageal Reflux disease without esophagitis. (R24) was found to have what was thought to be a self-inflicted scratch to the right side of the bridge of his nose. By the next morning purplish blue bruising was noted under both eyes with slight swell to top of the bridge of nose. (R24) was unable to verbalize what occurred due to disease process. (R24's) family and primary care provider were contacted about scratch and bruising. New orders were received from primary care provider for radiological exams of facial and orbital bones. X-Rays of (R24's) facial and orbital bones were negative. No other orders were noted at this time. Care plan updated. Final report to follow.
R24's Final Incident Report submitted to IDPH, written by V2, dated 5/24/22, documents, This is a final report to DPH an injury of unknown origin on (R24) (DOB: [DATE]) with the following diagnosis: Alzheimer's Disease, Generalized anxiety disorder, Unspecified dementia, Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase, Other specified mental disorders due to known physiological condition, Unspecified psychosis not due to substance or known physiological condition, History of falling, Personal history of Covid-19, Gastro-Esophageal Reflux disease without esophagitis. (R24) was found to have what was thought to be a self-inflicted scratch to the right side of the bridge of his nose. By the next morning purplish blue bruising was noted under both eyes with slight swell to top of the bridge of nose. (R24) was unable to verbalize what occurred due to disease process. (R24's) family and primary care provider were contacted about scratch and bruising. New orders were received from primary care provider for radiological exams of facial and orbital bones. X-Rays of (R24's) facial and orbital bones were negative. No other orders were noted at this time. (R24) is a resident of the memory care unit in this facility. At his baseline he has impaired cognition and confusion. R24 has poor safety awareness and the logical conclusion of the investigation is that he was attempting to ambulate without assistance and sustained a fall and was to get self-up but unable to self-report. Staff interviews were unremarkable for any kind of abuse. Care plan updated. This report was sent two days after R24's injury of unknown origin was identified.
On 7/6/22 at 9:01 AM, V1, Administrator, stated, If staff or a visitor see an injury of unknown origin or abuse, they should report that immediately. If it's an injury of unknown origin, they (staff) had been reporting that to (V2) then she reports that to me. If it abuse, that should be reported to me immediately. (V2) will start an investigation and let me know of the findings for injury of unknown origin. We report to the family, doctor, Ombudsman and to the IDPH. If an injury of unknown origin, the Director of Nurses will start an investigation to find out what happened. At this time since we have no Director of Nurse, the Regional Corporate Nurses are taking over that role for investigating and reporting injuries of unknown origin. The Director of Nurses or the Corporate Nurses will talk to all staff and family and try to figure out a plausible reason for the injury. If at any time they suspect abuse, it is reported to me immediately and if it involves a staff member they are suspended until the investigation is complete. If abuse is reported to me, I notify all parties involved, family, doctor and IDPH. The alleged abuser is put on suspension until the investigation is complete. IDPH is notified within 2 hours and a final report is completed within 5 business days. I expect my staff to notify me immediately of abuse and the Regional Nurse or DON of injuries of unknown origin immediately.
On 7/06/22 at 9:24 AM, V6, Regional Corporate Nurse, was questioned as to who did the investigation into R24's injury of unknown origin, V6 stated, (V2). V6 was questioned as to if she knew why the initial investigation was not reported until 5/18/22 when R24 had bruising on both eyes and swelling on the bridge of his nose on 5/17/22, V6 stated, My only thought is she was waiting for the x-ray results before submitting the initial report. Reports need to be filed to IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) within 2 hours. Immediately is preferred and a final report within 5 business days.
2. R26's admission Record, print date of 7/7/22, documents R26 was admitted on [DATE] and has a diagnosis of Dementia.
R26's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R26 is severely cognitively impaired.
On 6/27/22 at 2:23 PM, V13, CNA, stated, I have worked with (V7) before. I have witnessed what I considered verbal abuse on 2 occasions with him. The first was one night in February. (V7) always uses one of the dining room tables as his personal snack table. He will put out 2 liters of soda and food on them. (R26) started walking toward the table and he yelled 'Don't you dare touch that'. The second was (R66) she was walking out of her room and he screamed 'I am not playing with you' and she went back in her room. I thought it was verbal abuse. I went home and thought about it and I reported it to (V3). When time went by, I didn't hear anything. Then I told (V2) nothing happened, so then I told (V65, Human Resource Director) nothing happened so then I told (V6, Corporate Nurse) and still nothing happened. I did not tell (V1); he was never here when I was.
On 6/29/22 at 3:50 PM, V6 was questioned if she knew anything about V7 yelling at R26 for going near his snack table or R66 being yelled at by V7, I am not playing with you. by V13. V6 denied every being told of this.
On 6/29/22 at 3:55 PM, V1 was questioned if he knew anything about V7 yelling at R26 for going near his snack table or R66 yelling at her, I am not playing with you. by V13. V1 denied every being told of this, and stated he would start an investigation right away. V1 further stated he was not even in this building in February.
3. R66's admission Record, print date of 7/5/22, documents R66 was admitted on [DATE] and has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease.
R66's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R66 is severely cognitively impaired.
R66's SBAR, dated 5/9/22 at 1:14 PM, Resident sitting in dining room and reported to CNA of the bruise on top of her right hand. 5 cm (centimeter) X 5 cm purple in color. States that it does not hurt at all. Will continue to monitor. (V40) faxed. Left message for guardian to return call to facility.
On 7/7/22 at 9:00 AM, V6, Corporate Nurse, stated, I was not aware of this injury of unknown origin. We do not have an investigation on this. I will look and see if maybe she had a blood draw. At that time, (V2, Previous Director of Nurses) or (V1, Administrator) should have been notified and an investigation should have been started.
The Facility's Abuse, Prevention and Prohibition Policy, dated 2/2021, documents Reporting/Response: The facility employee or agent, who becomes aware of abuse or neglect, including injuries of unknown origin or alleged misappropriated of resident property, shall immediately report the matter to the facility Executive Director or his/her designated representative in the Executive Directors absence. An employee or agent or any Covered Individual will make or cause a report to be made to law enforcement and the facility. The Executive Director, or his/her designated representative if Executive Director is not present, will notify the Regional Corporate Nurse (if unavailable, the [NAME] President of Clinical Operations will be contacted). The facility Executive Director, employee, or agent who is made aware of any allegation of abuse or neglect shall report or cause a report to be made to the mandated state agency per reporting criteria. Such reports may also be made to the local law enforcement agency in the same manner. All alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, including injuries of unknown source, and misappropriation of resident property will be reported immediately to the Executive Director. The person made aware of allegations of abuse or neglect or the Executive Director will report the allegations of abuse and neglect to the mandated state agency and law enforcement. The allegation will be reported no later than two hours after the allegation is made if the events that cause the allegation do not involve abuse and do not result in serious bodily injury, these will be reported to the executive Director immediately and to State Survey Agency not later than twenty-four hours.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to place the call light within reach of residents, and f...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to place the call light within reach of residents, and failed to follow recommendations for getting resident up as desired for 5 of 8 residents (R20, R44, R54, R72, R175) reviewed for accommodation of needs in the sample of 51.
Findings include:
1. R20's Care Plan, dated 9/11/2020, documents, The resident is at risk for falls. It also documents, Be sure the call light is within reach and encourage the resident to use it for assistance as needed. It also documents, The resident has a communication problem. It continues, Ensure/provide a safe environment: Call light in reach, Adequate low glare light, Bed in lowest position and wheels locked, Avoid isolation.
On 6/21/22 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, based on 15 minute observation intervals, R20 remained sitting in her room in wheelchair next to the bed, with call light out of R20's reach, with the cord attached to the wall outlet.
On 6/28/2022 at 11:38 AM, V44, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), stated R20 can use her call light. V44 stated R20 does yell out for help. V44 stated she has seen R20 use her call light when it is in reach.
2. R54's Care Plan, dated 5/4/2022, documents, The resident is at risk for falls. It continues, Be sure the resident's call light is within reach and encourage the resident to use it for assistance as needed.
On 6/21/2022 at 10:15 AM, R54 was lying in bed with call light on the table next to the bed, and not in reach. When asked if R54 could reach her call light, R54 reached for call light and was unable to reach.
On 6/21/2022 at 10:15 AM, R54 stated she needs help from the staff.
On 6/28/2022 at 11:38 AM, V44, CNA, stated R54 can use her call light when it is in reach. V44 stated R54 does do a lot for herself, but the call light is always to be in reach.
3. R72's care plan, dated 6/24/2022, documents, The resident is at risk for falls r/t (related to) Deconditioning, Gait/balance problems, Incontinence, Psychoactive drug use, Hemiplegia and Unaware of safety needs.
On 6/28/2022 at 12:15 PM, R72 was lying in bed, leaning to the right side against bed rail, with the call light on the floor next to the bed. The call light was out of reach of R72.
On 6/28/2022, R72 stated he needed help. R72 stated he needed to be changed. R72 stated his bottom hurts, and it burns when he goes to the bathroom. R72 stated he is in a lot of pain. When asked if he called for anyone, R72 stated he couldn't, and that he didn't have a way to. When asked if he used his call light, R72 stated he did not have one.
On 6/30/2022 at 1:50 PM, V43, Social Services Director, stated R72 is alert and able to make his needs known. V43 stated R72 can use his call light if in reach.
4. R175's Care Plan, dated 9/6/2022, documents, The resident is at risk for falls. It also documents, Be sure the call light is within reach and encourage the resident to use it for assistance as needed.
On 6/21/22 at 9:30 AM, R175 was sitting in her room in the reclining chair next to the bed, with call light cord on bedside table located behind the chair. Call light was out of reach of R175.
On 6/27/22 at 11:15 AM, R175 stated she can use her call light, but sometimes she doesn't have it. R175 stated she has called for help and no one comes. R175 stated she feels she can do some things on her own, but they won't let her, because she is weak and falls. R175 stated she doesn't know what to do.
On 6/30/2022 at 12:08 PM, V41, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated R175 requires assistance with her care. V41 stated R175 is able to make her needs known, and is able to use her call light when in reach.
On 6/30/22 at 11:31 AM, V6, Regional Nurse, stated the facility does not have a call light policy. V6 stated she expects the call lights to be in reach and answered timely.
5. R44's Physician Order, dated 5/28/22, documented staff could use full body mechanical lift and could be in a Broda chair as tolerated.
R44's Care Plan, revised 6/8/22, for Activity Preferences documents: R44 enjoys playing games, bingo, watch movies with other people and watch nature outside if permissible. R44 is dependent on staff for activities, social interaction, with a Goal of participation in activities of choice when desired. R44 is documented for refusal of care and getting out of bed. R44 also, requires assistance of two nursing staff with bed mobility, toileting and use of a full mechanical lift for transfers.
R44's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated , 5/5/22, documented a mild cognitive impairment, and R44 is not stable with her upper and lower body extremities, which requires two staff for assistance.
R44's Occupational Therapist Progress and Discharge summary, dated [DATE], documented, Pt, (R44) was able to utilize motorized w/c (wheelchair) safely in facility for several weeks until recent decline, Pt, (R44) discharging to hospice services. Short Term Goal for (R44) will maintain optimal sitting position in manual wheelchair for 60 minutes for at least 2 meals/day with total assistance to transfer from bed to wheelchair and (R44) and staff educated regarding (R44) is currently no longer safe to use her personal motorized wheelchair.
On 6/7/22 at 8:50AM, R44 was in bed. R44 stated she used to get up and was transferred to the dining room, which she enjoyed being around people, and now since her seizure occurrence, the staff do not get her up, and currently she receives a bedpan for toileting and bed baths by the nursing staff.
On 6/8/22 at 2:05 PM, V10, Occupational Therapy Aide, stated R44 was progressing in therapy with the use of a motorized wheelchair. V10 stated R44 then had a seizure, and was hospitalized . V10 stated R44 had returned back to the facility, and another motorized wheelchair assessment was completed, and R44 was deemed un-safe to use; therapy ended 5/26/22. V10 stated the staff and family was educated regarding R44 could not use the motorized wheelchair due to safety reasons, and has been authorized to use a manual wheelchair at this time with assistance.
On 6/7/22 at 10:30 AM, V5, CNA, stated, (R44) is not to use a wheelchair because she may hurt herself.
On 6/8/22 at 2:15PM, V11, CNA, stated R44 requires two staff to assist her in repositioning in bed and transfers and stated, I think she uses a sit to stand but that was a while ago. V11 also states, (R44) is not allowed to get out of bed due to having a seizure is what I heard.
On 6/8/22 at 2:25PM, V12, R44's daughter, stated she has a (specialized wheelchair) that she received about 2 weeks ago, and she has not been it. V12 also pointed down the hallway and stated, That's her chair.
On 6/8/22 at 3:10 PM, R44 was in her full tilt back chair, with her daughter at her side, both were visiting in the foyer area. A t 3:15PM, V12 stated she just pushed her mom past the nurse's station in her chair, and the nurse stated that is the first time she has seen (R44) up in a long time.
On 6/9/22 at 9:00AM, V1, Administrator, stated,the facility does not have a policy or procedure for transfer care provided to dependent residents, and would expect the staff to have communicated the fact R44 can be transferred out of her bed, with assistance to a chair.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple 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 thoroughly investigate injuries of unknown origin, and a sexual abuse allegation for 4 of 6 residents (R24, R36, R51, R66) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 51.
Findings include:
1. R24's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R24 is severely cognitively impaired, R24 requires extensive assistance of 2 staff members for bed mobility, transfers, walking in his room and on the hall, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene. R24's MDS documents R24 requires limited assistance of 1 staff member for locomotion on and of the unit. R24's MDS also documents R24 is not steady, and only able to stabilize with staff assistance during transitions and walking. R24 does not use any mobility devices, and he has not had any falls in the previous 90 days.
R24's Health Status Note, dated 5/16/22 at 5:42 AM, written by V42, Registered Nurse/RN, documents, Res (Resident) scratched his nose causing a skin tear. Cleansed with wound cleanser and applied TAO (Triple Antibiotic Ointment). Notified daughter (V14) and she stated that he had a scratch and she said that he probably picked that open. SBAR (Situation Background Assessment Recommendation) sent to MD (Medical Doctor) via fax awaiting on orders.
R24's Health Status Note, dated 5/16/22 at 5:51 AM, documents, Family does not want him sent out to see if he needs a [NAME] on his nose.
R24's Health Status Note, dated 5/16/22 at 7:41 PM, documents, Skin tear to bridge of nose, purple discoloration starting inner corner RT (right) eye. No acute distress noted at this time.
R24's Health Status Note, dated 5/17/22 at 4:24 AM, documents, Area to self-inflicted skin tear to nose cleansed and TAO (triple antibiotic ointment) applied. Bruising noted under both eyes left eye worse than right. No signs or symptoms of pain or discomfort.
On 6/27/22 at 6:23 PM, V42 stated, I was the nurse working the night (R24) got the scratch. Around 5:00 AM ish, I think, (V7, Certified Nursing Assistant) came and got me and we went down (to his room). (R24) had a pretty good gash. I called his daughter (V14) to see if she wanted me to send him to the ER (Emergency Room) to see if he needed stitches. I thought maybe he needed 1 stitch. She said no, so I put TAO (triple antibiotic ointment) on it. He is a picker. I thought he scratched himself. His fingernails were a little long. I notified the doctor of the incident. The next night I came in and saw the bruising, I called and left a message for (V2, Previous Director of Nursing) and told her that this needed to be investigated. I never heard back. I told (V3, Previous Assistant Director of Nursing) the next morning and she said that she would talk to (V2). I think he was rolled into the nightstand. V42 stated, (R24) does not like to roll. He had a night stand next to his bed and 2 nights later it was moved. This was not investigated that I know of. V42 stated, (R24) could not have fallen and gotten himself back up and in bed. He is really rigid. I always use a 2 person assist with him and walking him was really rough.
On 6/27/22 at 5:05 AM, V7, CNA, stated, When I went to do my 4:00 AM bed check, he (R24) had a scratch on his nose corner of eye area. He had a little bit of blood on his hands because he was rubbing his face. I went down and got the nurse (V42, RN) to have her come down and look. It took about 4 minutes to get back down to his room and by that time, he was covered in blood. His hands, gown and face because he was rubbing his face. That night I had to chase (R15) out of (R24's) room and I caught (R57) in (R24's) room yelling at him. (R15) can be aggressive. (R15) does get agitated but more when he is frustrated. (R24) will push against you when you try to roll him. I did not hurt him. A month later (V6, Corporate Nurse) called me and suspended me because of an allegation of abuse over (R24). I told her that others were in his room that night she said, 'We are not going there.' V7 stated, Once (R24) is down for bed he doesn't want to move. I doubt he fell and got back into bed. He did not have a nightstand or bed rails on his bed. My only guess is that (R57 or R15) hit him or (R24) scratched himself. I did not hurt him.
R24's Health Status Note, dated 5/17/22 at 6:45 AM, written by V4, RN, documents, This writer, walked into residents' room to eval (evaluate) resident's nasal area. Resident has bruising under bilateral eyes with noted swelling on his nose and under bilateral eye areas. Resident does have multiple scratches to the nasal area. Resident is unable to state if he is in pain or what has happened due to his disease process. 0700-Writer Contacted POA (Power of Attorney) (V62 AND V14) to notify them of new findings. Writer asked if it was okay to call MD and ask for order for his bilateral orbital area and nasal. Family agrees as long as he can stay in house and he can have a portable done.
R24's Health Status Note, dated 5/17/22 at 9:30 AM, documents, (V3, Previous Assistant Director of Nursing), LPN (License Practical Nurse) notified (V2, Previous Director of Nursing) of below information (Health Status Note dated 5/17/22 at 6:45 AM).
On 6/22/22 at 9:30 AM, V4 stated, I came in and in report I was told (R24) scratched his nose and that he did it to himself. I went down to look at (R24) and it was a deep wide scratch on his nose with multiple little scratches on his eyebrow area. He had swelling and bruising occurring under his eyes and swelling on the bridge of his nose. I called the doctor to see if we could get a facial x-ray which we did, and it showed no fractures. I notified (V14 and V62) of getting the x-ray and what (R24's) face looked like. I did notify (V2) and (V3) of the swelling and the bruising. I am not sure what happened to him, but I don't think he did this to himself. (R24) does not get up on his own. When he is in bed, he stays in bed. I can't see him getting out of bed falling and then getting back in bed. (R24) is very hard to roll, he gets stiff. If I had to guess, when (V7) was trying to roll him (V7's) hand slipped and his elbow hit (R24) in the eye nose area. I don't think (V7) did this on purpose. I don't believe this incident was investigated.
R24's X-ray report, dated 5/17/22, documents, Reason: Bruising swelling and scratches in the orbit and nasal areas. Findings: No displaced fractures are identified. The orbital rims and nasal bones are intact. The septum is midline. The visualized sinuses are well aerated without air fluid levels. The surrounding soft tissues are normal. Impression: No acute abnormalities.
R24's Health Status Note, dated 5/18/22 at 1:26 PM, documents, Resident continues to have discoloration under bilateral eyes and on the bridge of his nose. Resident continues to have swelling noted under bilateral eyes and the bridge of his nose. The Note documents Resident's son, (V62) POA to see resident.
On 6/21/22 at 2:32 PM, V14, R24's daughter, stated, I am really upset. My dad (R24) had something happen to him and I want something done. I was notified on 5/16/22 early in the morning that my dad scratched his nose and the nurse asked me if I wanted him sent out for one stitch. Dad doesn't like going out, so I said no. I was not feeling good that day, so I stayed home. The next day I called (V4, Registered Nurse) and asked her to look at him and see what she thought. She called me back and said that it was a scratch on his nose and that he had some other scratches on his nose/face and he was having some swelling and that she would like to get x-rays and that it can be done in house. I had tested positive for Covid that day, so I couldn't come and see him. The next day it was a Wednesday my brother (V62) went to visit Dad. He called me and told me Dad had 2 black eyes and that there was no way that he did this to himself. I spoke with (V2) she said she still had a couple of people she needed to talk to before her investigation would be complete. I never heard back from her. I also spoke with (V43, Social Service Director) and told her I don't want that aide (V7, Certified Nurse's Aide, CNA) taking care of my dad and that he should not even be working here. I don't want him to be unemployed, but he is in the wrong profession. He is still employed here. They suspended him that day, but I saw him come back in over the weekend. Dad requires assistance getting up and walking. He does not fall or roll out of bed. He does not have side rails or a nightstand. Something had to happen to him.
R24's Initial Incident Report submitted to IDPH, written by V2 (Previous Director of Nurses), dated 5/18/22, documents, This is an initial report to DPH an injury of unknown origin on (R24) (DOB: [DATE]) with the following diagnosis: Alzheimer's Disease, Generalized anxiety disorder, Unspecified dementia, Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase, Other specified mental disorders due to known physiological condition, Unspecified psychosis not due to substance or known physiological condition, History of falling, Personal history of Covid-19, Gastro-Esophageal Reflux disease without esophagitis. (R24) was found to have what was thought to be a self-inflicted scratch to the right side of the bridge of his nose. By the next morning purplish blue bruising was noted under both eyes with slight swell to top of the bridge of nose. (R24) was unable to verbalize what occurred due to disease process. (R24's) family and primary care provider were contacted about scratch and bruising. New orders were received from primary care provider for radiological exams of facial and orbital bones. X-Rays of (R24's) facial and orbital bones were negative. No other orders were noted at this time. Care plan updated. Final report to follow.
R24's Final Incident Report submitted to IDPH, written by V2, dated 5/24/22, documents, This is a final report to DPH an injury of unknown origin on (R24) (DOB: [DATE]) with the following diagnosis: Alzheimer's Disease, Generalized anxiety disorder, Unspecified dementia, Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase, Other specified mental disorders due to known physiological condition, Unspecified psychosis not due to substance or known physiological condition, History of falling, Personal history of Covid-19, Gastro-Esophageal Reflux disease without esophagitis. (R24) was found to have what was thought to be a self-inflicted scratch to the right side of the bridge of his nose. By the next morning purplish blue bruising was noted under both eyes with slight swell to top of the bridge of nose. (R24) was unable to verbalize what occurred due to disease process. (R24's) family and primary care provider were contacted about scratch and bruising. New orders were received from primary care provider for radiological exams of facial and orbital bones. X-Rays of (R24's) facial and orbital bones were negative. No other orders were noted at this time. (R24) is a resident of the memory care unit in this facility. At his baseline he has impaired cognition and confusion. R24 has poor safety awareness and the logical conclusion of the investigation is that he was attempting to ambulate without assistance and sustained a fall and was to get self-up but unable to self-report. Staff interviews were unremarkable for any kind of abuse. Care plan updated.
The facility provided the surveyors the Initial and the Final report regarding R24's injuries of unknown origin. The facility did not provide the surveyors with the investigation including any interviews as to how V2 determined R24 fell and sustained the injuries. There was no documentation V2 interviewed V7, who initially reported the R24's injuries to V42.
On 6/22/22 at 1:19 PM, V16, CNA, stated, (R24) will ambulate with one but most of the time it takes two, rolling him in bed takes 2 and he is incontinent. He has not tried to get out of bed by himself in a long time.
On 6/27/21 at 4:21 AM, V58, Registered Nurse (RN), stated, (R24) typically does not get up out of bed. Once he eats supper and gets changed, he then will go to bed and stays there. I doubt he fell out of bed and then got back into bed.
On 6/27/22 at 4:45 AM, V45, CNA, stated, I was here the next day after (R24) scratched himself. I was told he scratched himself. He doesn't get up through the night. He stays in the same position. He doesn't even turn side to side. He is a little hard to turn. I doubt (R24) fell out of bed and got back in bed. The management did not interview me about the incident.
On 6/27/22 at 2:23 PM, V13, CNA, stated, We help (R24) get out of bed with a walker. I can do it with just myself but if you don't know him it would take 2. He is incontinent and must be fed. He really doesn't talk. It's just gibberish. Once in a while you will get a 'yeah' out of him but not often. When you set him in a chair or bed, he will stay there. He absolutely could not get up if he fell.
On 6/28/22 at 12:47 PM, V2, Previous Director of Nursing, stated, (R24's) injury started as a scratch and then it went to black eyes but no swelling. I spoke to staff and I determined that he must have fell and got back up.
On 7/6/22 at 9:01 AM, V1, Administrator, stated, If staff or a visitor see an injury of unknown origin or abuse, they should report that immediately. If it's an injury of unknown origin, they (staff) had been reporting that to (V2) then she reports that to me. If it abuse, that should be reported to me immediately. (V2) will start an investigation and let me know of the findings for injury of unknown origin. We report to the family, doctor, Ombudsman and to the IDPH. If an injury of unknown origin, the Director of Nurses will start an investigation to find out what happened. At this time since we have no Director of Nurse, the Regional Corporate Nurses are taking over that role for investigating and reporting injuries of unknown origin. The Director of Nurses or the Corporate Nurses will talk to all staff and family and try to figure out a plausible reason for the injury. If at any time they suspect abuse, it is reported to me immediately and if it involves a staff member they are suspended until the investigation is complete. If abuse is reported to me, I notify all parties involved, family, doctor and IDPH. The alleged abuser is put on suspension until the investigation is complete. IDPH is notified within 2 hours and a final report is completed within 5 business days. I expect my staff to notify me immediately of abuse and the Regional Nurse or DON of injuries of unknown origin immediately.
On 7/06/22 at 9:24 AM, V6, Regional Corporate Nurse, was questioned as to who did the investigation into R24's injury of unknown origin, V6 stated, (V2). V6 was questioned as to if she knew why the initial investigation was not reported until 5/18/22, when R24 had bruising on both eyes and swelling on the bridge of his nose on 5/17/22. V6 stated, My only thought is she was waiting for the x-ray results before submitting the initial report. V6 was questioned about the investigation regarding R24's injury. V6 stated, I do know that (V2) did do interviews of staff to figure out what happened, but unfortunately the interviews have disappeared from the file. I did see them before I sent in the final investigation. Now that I have got to know (R24), I agree (R24) did not fall and get himself back up at the time as (V2) concluded at the end of her investigation. When the original investigation was turned in to me for review, I did not know (R24), and I took (V2's) explanation of what happened. I do agree this was not a thorough investigation of this injury. Now that we have done the second investigation that came in as an abuse complaint the only plausible explanation, I can come up with is that he did scratch himself and that is what caused the secondary bruising. (V7) was immediately suspended when we were told of the abuse allegation complaint, and it was reported to IDPH. V6 stated, When I spoke with (V7), he did not tell me that 2 other residents were in (R24's) room that night, because if he had I would have looked further into it and their behaviors. I don't know why he wouldn't have. It would have given another explanation for the injury. After (R24's) family requested that (V7) not work back in the unit, he has not. He has been on the regular halls.
On 7/6/22 at 1:57 PM, V43 (Social Service Director (SSD)), stated, (V14) did come and talk to me about (R24's injury of unknown origin) she was upset that (V2) had not completed her investigation and had not notified her of the completed investigations findings. She stated that she did not want (V7) working with her Dad. I told (V2). I know that (V7) never worked in the unit after that. I have never gotten a complaint about (V7) from residents or from staff.
On 7/6/22 at 2:39 PM, V9, Corporate Nurse Manager, stated, I was made aware of (R24's) injury of unknown origin after the fact. The injury had already been investigated. I expect an investigation to be thorough with interview, observations and record reviews.
2. R36's admission Record, print date of 6/24/22, documents R36 was admitted on [DATE] and has a diagnosis of Dementia.
R36's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R36 is severely cognitively impaired.
R51's admission Record, print date of 6/29/22, documents R51 was admitted on [DATE] and has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease.
R51's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R51 is severely cognitively impaired.
R51's Health Status Note, dated 6/18/22, documents, At 1134-Visitor (V59), came up to writer stating that (R36) was touching this resident's thigh/genital area and was upsetting her. Visitor states that (R36) had the back of his hand on the resident's thigh rubbing it up and down and then turned his hand over and rubber her genital area and (R51) yelled stop it and took her and removed his. At 1135, immediate after being told this information, writer and visitor walked down to resident, which was sitting at round table in the dining room area and (R36) again has his hand between her legs and she said don't touch me there. Writer removed R36. Writer asked (R51) what had happed. (R51) stated, He got inappropriate with me and I had to tell where to go. Writer asked resident if she was hurt, she stated No writer asked what happened again, resident stated, He was touching my breast and I did not appreciate it. (1238---POA (V69) notified of incident.)
On 6/27/21 at 4:21 AM, V58, RN, stated a week ago R36 had been inappropriate. I have only been here since April but this is the first time to my knowledge that he was inappropriate. He has not had any further issues that I am aware of.
On 6/27/22 at 6:23 PM, V42 RN, stated, I have never seen (R36) act inappropriately before.
On 7/6/22 at 9:01 AM, V1, Administrator, stated his investigation included interviews from staff and other residents from the Memory unit, and that he believes this was a one time behavior for R36. V1 was questioned as to why only the 3 staff members (V4, RN, V16, CNA, V18) on duty at that time were questioned about the behavior, when none of them saw it, and if he asked follow up questions as to is this behavior common for R36. V1 stated he did ask the three on duty if it was common behavior for R36 and they stated no. V1 stated he did not ask any other staff members that work on different shifts about R36. V1 also stated R51 is cognitively impaired, as most residents are on the Memory Unit.
R51's Investigation, Investigative Questionnaire Employee (V4), dated 6/22/22, documents, Visitor told me (R36) had his hand between (R51's) legs (genital area). (R51) states don't touch me there (R51) removed.
V16, CNA, wrote on a piece of paper, dated 6/18/22, didn't see anything. Laying (illegible) down in bed.
V18, CNA, wrote on a piece of paper, dated 6/18/22, I was on lunch break. came back on the unit. Nurse said Watch (R36), keep him away from resident.
The facility investigation into this incident did not contain any other resident interviews or employee interviews. V1 interviewed only V16, V18 and V4.
4. R66's admission Record, print date of 7/5/22, documents R66 was admitted on [DATE] and has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease.
R66's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R66 is severely cognitively impaired.
R66's SBAR, dated 5/9/22 at 1:14 PM, Resident sitting in dining room and reported to CNA of the bruise on top of her right hand. 5 cm (centimeter) X 5 cm purple in color. States that it does not hurt at all. Will continue to monitor. (V40) faxed. Left message for guardian to return call to facility.
On 7/5/22, V1 was asked for the investigation regarding R66's injury of unknown origin. V1 did not provide an investigation to the surveyors.
On 7/7/22 at 9:00 AM, V6, Corporate Nurse, stated, I was not aware of this injury of unknown origin. We do not have an investigation on this. I will look and see if maybe she had a blood draw. At that time, (V2) Previous Director of Nurses or (V1) Administrator should have been notified and an investigation should have been started.
The Facility's Abuse, Prevention and Prohibition Policy, dated 2/2021, documents, Each resident has the right to be free from abuse, corporal punishment, and involuntary seclusion. Residents must not be subjected to abuse by anyone, including, but not limited to, facility staff, other residents, consultants or volunteers, staff of other agencies serving the resident, family members or legal guardians, friends, or other individuals. It continues Investigation: Resident abuse must be reported immediately to the Executive Director. The facility Executive Director will ensure a thorough investigation of alleged violations of individual rights and document appropriate action. Complete a report of alleged resident abuse within required timelines (Executive Director will see that the report is completed, reviewed and sent). A licensed professional nurse will assess the resident for signs of injury and notify the resident's physician and responsible party of any injuries noted. Complete a thorough investigation. Two management level staff will conduct interviews with witnesses or other staff, residents or visitors who could have knowledge of the allegation. Witnesses will be asked to assist with completing a questionnaire and statements if indicated that will be attached to the abuse investigation format. Every employee will be interviewed who was working on the specific hall/wing that the affected resident resides on. If the allegation occurred on a specific shift, all staff for the identified shift only will complete a questionnaire and complete a statement if indicated. Interview the resident if they are cognitively able to answer questions in a private setting free from any intimidating factors. Request that a staff member who has a special rapport participate if possible. If the resident is not interviewable, question the roommate and any family or friends who visit frequently with completion of a questionnaire. It continues Protection - Resident to Resident altercations: When another resident is the alleged perpetrator of the abuse, a licensed professional shall immediately evaluate the resident's physical and mental status, care plan, monitor behaviors and notify the physician for a determination regarding treatment and/or discharge options. Residents will be referred for behavior management when indicated. Changes in room assignments and seating arrangements will be recommended as needed. The safety of other residents and employees of the facility is of primary concern.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide assistance with grooming and hygiene, and fai...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide assistance with grooming and hygiene, and failed to provide oral care to dependent residents for 8 of 18 residents (R5, R24, R29, R30, R43, R51, R53, R63) reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in the sample of 51.
Findings include:
1. R53's Care Plan dated 1/10/22, documents, (R53) Care/ADL Preferences: prefers to have a shower two times a week. It continues, (R53) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit. Interventions: requires one staff participation with bathing, requires one staff participation to dress, requires one staff participation with personal hygiene and oral care, requires two staff participation to reposition and turn in bed.
R53's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R53 is cognitively intact, and requires extensive assistance from two staff members for transfers and toilet use. R53 is totally dependent on one staff member for bathing. R53 requires extensive assistance from one staff member for dressing and personal hygiene. R53 is always incontinent of both bowel and bladder.
On 6/21/22 at 9:20 AM, R53 was lying in bed, unshaven, dry flakey skin on feet, greasy hair, with a long wild appearing beard and mustache.
On 6/22/22 at 8:30 AM, R53 was resting in bed, with a visitor at bedside. R53's hair appeared messy and greasy, and he was unshaven. R53 had a very unkempt appearance.
On 6/22/22 at 9:20 AM, R53 stated, I told (V8, Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA), that I needed changed some time around 10:30 AM yesterday, and I was not changed until 8:30 PM. (V8) said he would go get supplies and help and come back and he never did.
On 6/22/22 at 11:25 AM, R53's call light was on and a strong smell of urine upon entrance to his room. R53 stated he's soaked with urine.
On 6/27/22 at 8:40 AM, R53 lying in bed, appears unkempt, hair greasy and messy.
On 6/27/22 at 8:42 AM, R53 stated, I did not get a shower or bed bath this weekend. My last shower was last Tuesday (6/21/22).
On 6/28/22 at 9:37 AM, R53 stated, I was cleaned up down there (pointing to groin) this morning after being wet all morning. I still have not received a shower or bed bath since last Tuesday (6/21/22).
On 7/05/22 at 1:25 PM, R53 stated, I did not get a shower last Wednesday (6/29/22), so I am hoping for one tomorrow. I usually get one shower a week. It would be nice to get two or more a week though.
The Facility's Shower Schedule Book documents R53 is scheduled for a shower every Wednesday and Friday.
The Facility's Skin Assessment Log documents R53 did not get a shower on 5/25/22, 5/27/22, 6/1/22, 6/8/22, 6/10/22, 6/17/22, and 6/24/22.
2. R30's Care Plan, dated 5/27/22, documents, (R30) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit related to confusion, fatigue, impaired balance and generalized weakness. Interventions: totally dependent on staff to provide a bath two times a week and as necessary, requires two staff participation to reposition and turn in bed, requires one staff participation with personal hygiene and oral care, requires two staff participation to use toilet, requires two staff participation with transfers. It continues, (R30) is at risk for falls due to confusion, incontinence, and unaware of safety needs. Interventions: Assist resident to bathroom as needed, do not leave resident in bathroom unattended.
R30's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R30 has severe cognitive impairment and requires extensive assistance from two staff members for bed mobility and transfers. R30 requires extensive assistance from one staff member for personal hygiene and bathing. R30 is total dependent on two staff members for toileting. R30 is frequently incontinent of urine and always incontinent of bowel.
On 6/21/22 at 11:25 AM, R30 was resting in bed, appears unkempt, hair uncombed and greasy.
On 6/21/22 at 11:26 AM, R30 stated, I used to get showers twice a week but lately I only get maybe one shower a week.
On 6/22/22 at 9:05 AM, R30 was sitting up in wheelchair, clean clothes on, hat on, eyeglasses on, gloves on hands, slippers on feet. R30 removed her hat to show her hair remains uncombed and greasy.
On 6/22/22 at 9:07 AM, R30 stated, I was cleaned up in bed this morning. I can't remember when my last shower was.
On 6/27/22 at 9:05 AM, R30 was sitting up in wheelchair next to her bed, dressed with clean clothes, slippers and hat on. R30's hair under hat appears slightly greasy.
On 6/28/22 at 10:30 AM, R30 was sitting up at bedside in wheelchair with clean clothes on and her glasses and hat on. R30's hair appeared messy and slightly greasy.
On 6/28/22 at 10:32 AM, R30 stated. I cannot remember when my last shower/bath was. I don't get my teeth brushed every day. I think it is about every other day they come in and brush them.
On 6/30/22 at 10:56 AM, V8, CNA, stated, I do the resident's oral care in the morning no matter what the staffing is like.
The Facility's Shower Book documents R30 is scheduled to receive a shower on Wednesdays and Fridays.
The Facility's Skin Assessment Log documents R30 did not receive a shower on 5/27/22, 6/1/22, 6/8/22, 6/10/22, 6/15/22, 6/24/22.
3. R43's Care Plan, dated 2/15/22, documents, (R43) All about me - Care/ADL Preferences: I prefer a shower twice a week. No day or time preference, prefer to care for my hair at facility Salon, cut every eight weeks. It continues, (R43) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit. Interventions: is totally dependent on one staff for repositioning and turning in bed, chooses to not wear briefs, requires staff to brush his teeth and oral care with toothette, requires staff participation with personal hygiene and oral care, is totally dependent on one staff for toilet use, and requires a full mechanical lift with two assist for transfers.
R43's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R43 has a moderate cognitive impairment, and requires extensive assistance from one staff member for most of his ADL's. R43 is totally dependent on one staff member for bathing. R43 is always incontinent of both bowel and bladder.
On 6/21/22 at 10:45 AM, R43 was seen lying in bed with his mouth open and extremely dry, teeth dry with particles on them, dry and chapped lips, and unshaven with bushy facial hair. No cups of water, and no oral sponges to clean or wet his mouth, were seen in the room.
On 6/22/22 at 8:50 AM, R43 was lying in bed visiting with his wife (V24), mouth very dry, lips very dry, hair messy, no drink on tables, no oral sponges to wet his mouth.
On 6/27/22 at 8:20 AM, R43 was lying in bed, V24 at bedside, dried crusty eye drainage noted to right eye and down his right face, mouth, tongue, and teeth are extremely dry, plastic cup on table with two oral sponges/toothetes individually wrapped and not opened. There was no water in cup.
On 6/28/22 at 9:30 AM, R43 was lying in bed; mouth still appears to be dry. Cup of water on bedside table. Plastic cup with two sponges still sitting on bedside side table unopened.
On 6/22/22 at 8:50 AM, V24, R43's wife, stated, My husband (R43) is on Hospice and Hospice takes care of him for the most part. I have several issues here though with the first one being there are times when I come in and he is wet, so I just go get someone to clean him up. His mouth is always very dry and I'm not sure they are doing anything with that.
On 6/27/22 at 8:20 AM, V24 stated, They brought these swabs in, but I haven't seen any of them use one yet.
On 6/27/22 at 12:35 PM, V33, R43's daughter-in-law, stated, I came in at 12:15 PM today and saw my father-in-law (R43) like this. He has crusty eye drainage that no one wiped off, very dry mouth, soaked sheets with some stool on his sheets. I put the call light on and no one has answered it yet. Some guy came in with a blue dress shirt and asked if I needed something and I told him (R43) was wet and needed changed. He said he would go get someone and I'm still waiting for someone to show up and clean him up.
The Facility's Shower Book documents R43 is scheduled for a shower on Mondays and Thursdays.
The Facility's Skin Assessment Log documents R43 did not receive a shower on 5/16/22, 6/20/22, 6/24/22 (refused), 6/27/22.
On 6/27/22 at 10:350 AM, V8, CNA, stated, There is a shower book at the nurse's desk that tells us which resident's get showers on what days and times. We will fill out a sheet when we do a shower so everyone knows that it was done. Usually, everyone gets a shower twice a week and some get a shower three times a week.
On 6/28/22 at 12:45 PM, V43, Social Service Director, stated the Facility's Skin Assessment Log is used to document when a shower has or has not been given to a resident.
On 6/30/22 at 10:54 AM, V8, CNA, stated, Showers are a big problem here. Usually, if we have enough staff, we would have one person as a designated shower person. If we don't have enough staff, one person will work the hall while the other starts showering residents. We use the shower book to tell us who gets a shower. We try our best we can, but we need more staff to get things done.
On 6/30/22 at 11:10 AM, V23, CNA, stated, Usually, if a resident has dentures, the night shift takes them out and soaks them. In the morning, we will do oral care and put their teeth back in. If a resident has their own teeth, it might be a danger to put a toothbrush in their mouth so we will use the toothettes instead.
On 6/30/22 at 12:40 PM, V6, Corporate Nurse, stated, We don't have a policy on ADL Care. We follow the standard of practice. I expect the staff to give the residents their showers twice a week and give oral care daily. We follow the shower book on the desk to know when resident's showers are due.
8. R63's Face sheet, print date of 06/30/22 , documents R63 has a diagnosis Morbid (Severe) Obesity due to excess calories, Abnormalities of gait and Mobility, Muscle Weakness (Generalized), and Acquired Absence of left lower leg below the knee.
R63's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R63 is moderately cognitively impaired, and requires total dependence, one person physical assist with bathing.
R63's Care Plan, print date of 6/30/22, documents R63's requires (1) staff participation with bathing, and requires (2) staff participation with personal hygiene and oral care.
The facility's shower list for the 300 hallway, documents R63's showers are to be given on Monday and Thursday evenings.
R63's May 2022 Nursing Skin Inspection Reports document R63 received a bed bath on 5/12/22, and 5/23/22. 11 days elapsed from R63's bed bath on 5/12/22, until she received a bed bath on 5/23/22. No other bathing of any type was documented for the month of May 2022.
R63's June 2022Nursing Skin Inspection Reports documents R63 received a bed bath on 6/17/22. 24/25 days elapsed from R63's bed bath on 5/23/22 until she received a bed bath on 6/17/22. No other bathing of any type was documented for the month of June 2022.
On 6/22/22 at 11:18 AM, R63 was lying in bed in a hospital gown. R63 was noted to have a very strong body odor and facial hair to her chin. R63 stated she has not been getting her shower like she is supposed to, but she does get bed baths at times.
On 6/27/22 at 4:35 AM, V28, CNA, stated she thinks that the facility does not have enough staff working especially since they pushed dinner back. She said that Dinner trays are now passed at 7 PM, and with dinner being pushed back, it hinders them and puts them behind. She stated they can't get the showers done with dinner being at 7 PM.
On 6/27/22 at 4:40 AM, V30, CNA, stated it depends on the night whether or not they are able to get their work done. She said that if the residents are on their call lights they have a hard time getting things done, and sometimes they are unable to get the showers done, when they are in a big rush all night.
The facility's Resident Council Meeting Minutes, dated 6/01/22, document CNA's/Task Aides: Showers are not being completed.
4. R5's admission Record, print date of 6/29/22, documents R5 was admitted on [DATE] and has a Diagnosis of Dementia with Behavioral Disturbances.
R5's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R5 is severely cognitively impaired, and is totally dependent on one staff member for personal hygiene.
R5's Care Plan, dated 6/15/21, documents, The resident has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit. Restorative Program. Grooming Set up supplies needed for am or hs (hour of sleep) care. hand resident a prepared washcloth and instruct him to wash his face and hands. Assist as needed to ensure cleanliness. Dressing: the resident requires 1 staff participation to dress.
On 6/27/22 at 9:00 AM, R5 was assisted to his room by V37, CNA. V37 assisted R5 with changing his clothes and incontinent care. V37 told R5 he needed to change his shirt because that was the shirt he was wearing yesterday. V37 assisted R5 with taking his shirt off revealing more shirts on underneath. R5 was wearing a total of 2 long sleeve shirts and 1 short sleeve shirt. V37 dressed R5 in a new shirt, and assisted him out of the bathroom and to his chair. V37 did not offer to help R5 wash his hands or provide oral care for R5.
On 6/27/22 at 9:15 AM, V37, CNA, stated, I did not get (R5) up this morning. I think he got himself up because of the way he was dressed, and the socks he had on were regular socks not gripper socks. I know a lot of the residents back here wear their regular clothes to bed at night because that is what they prefer.
On 6/28/22 at 11:45 AM, V28, CNA, stated, I didn't get anyone up yesterday morning (V28 worked on the Memory unit until 6:00 AM). Some do go to bed in their clothes. They will just get up and start coming out. When I am back there for a full shift, when they start coming out, I will change them.
On 7/6/22 at 10:10 AM, V6, Regional Nurse, stated even if residents get themselves up and come out of their room, they should be taken back to their room and be given am care as in changing clothes, checking for incontinence, oral care, and brushing their hair.
On 7/6/22 at 10:45 AM, V16, CNA, stated oral care and morning care should be done when the resident first gets up.
5. R24's Face Sheet, print date of 6/27/22, documents R24 was admitted on [DATE], and has diagnoses of Alzheimer's Disease, Generalized Anxiety Disorder,Dementia, Mental Disorders due to known physiological condition, Psychosis and a history of falling (dated 9/23/20).
R24's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R24 is severely cognitively impaired, R24 requires extensive assistance of 2 staff members for in his room and on the hall, dressing and personal hygiene.
On 6/27/22 at 6:58 AM, V37, CNA, and V5, CNA, both entered the room to get R24 up for breakfast. R24 was asleep in his bed. V37 woke him up and removed his blanket. R24 was taken to the bathroom for incontinence care. When the care was finished, R24 was then walked to the dining room for breakfast by V5. V37 and V5 both failed to offer to assist R24 with washing his hands or doing oral care for R24.
6. R29's admission Record, print date 6/29/22, documents R29 was admitted on [DATE] and has a diagnosis of Dementia.
R29's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R29 is severely cognitively impaired and requires extensive assistance of 2 staff members for personal hygiene.
On 6/27/22 at 5:20 AM, R29 was toileted by V5, CNA, and V37, CNA. R29 stood in the restroom, V37 pulled R29's pants down and removed R29's saturated incontinent brief. V5 took a wet wash cloth and wiped R29's face. R29 began rubbing / scratching her legs, buttocks and pubic area before she sat down on the toilet. V37 provided incontinent care and was dressed. V5 walked her back to the hallway for breakfast. V5 and V37 both failed to offer R29 oral care, or to help her wash her hands.
7. R51's admission Record, print date of 6/29/22, documents R51 was admitted on [DATE] and has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease.
R51's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R51 is severely cognitively impaired and requires extensive assistance from one staff member for personal hygiene.
R51's Care Plan, dated 6/15/21, documents, (R51) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit Confusion. Personal Care/ Oral Hygiene. The resident requires 1 staff participation with personal hygiene and set up assistance with oral care.
On 6/27/22 at 6:28 AM, V5 and V37 woke R51 up. V5 placed a gait belt on R51. V5 and V37 walked R51 to the bathroom. R51 sat onto the toilet. R51's incontinent brief was saturated with urine. V37 provided incontinence care for R51, using premoistened peri-wash disposable cloths. V5 wiped R51's face with a wet wash cloth. V5 and V37 dressed R51 for the day. V5 and V37 walked R51 to the dining room for breakfast. V5 and V37 failed to offer to wash R51's hands or provide oral care for R51.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 7. R19's Care Plan, dated 6/27/22, documents (R19) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit Limited Mobility. Interventions: req...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 7. R19's Care Plan, dated 6/27/22, documents (R19) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit Limited Mobility. Interventions: requires assistance of one with bathing/showering bi-weekly and as necessary, requires Mechanical lift and assist of two for transfers. It continues, (R19) has limited physical mobility. Interventions: is non weight bearing, is totally dependent on staff for ambulation/locomotion.
R19's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R19 is cognitively intact and requires extensive assistance from two staff members for transfers. R19 requires extensive assistance from one staff member for bed mobility, dressing, toilet use, personal hygiene and bathing. R19 is always incontinent of urine and always continent of bowel.
On 6/27/22 at 12:10 PM, R19's bed linen and mattress were saturated in urine. V8, CNA, rolled R19 to her side. Stool was seen on R19's buttocks and anal area; mattress under the linen was saturated in urine. V29, CNA, wiped stool off R19's buttocks and anal area, doffed gloves, and without any hand hygiene done, donned clean gloves. V29 did one wipe down each groin, and only one wipe down the middle of R19's vagina. V29 did not dry R19 after care. Both CNA's used their same soiled gloves while dressing R19. There was no hand hygiene done before, during, or after resident care.
On 6/27/22 at 12:15 PM, R19 stated, I was cleaned up last by the night shift. I told the nurse this morning when she was giving me my medications that I was wet and the nurse must have forgotten. I think I must have fallen asleep after that and when I woke up, I found myself very wet.
8. R43's Care Plan, dated 2/15/22, documents, (R43) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit. Interventions: totally dependent on one staff for repositioning and turning in bed, chooses to not wear briefs, is totally dependent on one staff for toilet use, and requires a full mechanical lift from two staff assist for transfers. It continues, (R43) has limited physical mobility related to Huntington's disease. Interventions: requires staff participation for mobility.
R43's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R43 has a moderate cognitive impairment, and requires extensive assistance from one staff member for most of his ADL's, including toileting. R43 is totally dependent on one staff member for bathing. R43 is always incontinent of both bowel and bladder.
On 6/21/22 at 10:45 AM, R43 was lying in bed, with no incontinence brief on, no urinal seen.
On 6/22/22 at 8:50 AM, R43 was lying in bed visiting with his wife. R43's mouth and lips were very dry. R43's hair appeared messy. There was no drinking cups on his table, and no sponges to wet his mouth.
On 6/27/22 at 8:20 AM, R43 was lying in bed with his wife at bedside. R43 had dried crusty eye drainage noted to right eye and down his right cheek. R43's mouth, tongue, and teeth are extremely dry. R43's linen under him appear to be wet.
On 6/27/22 at 12:40 PM, V29, CNA, and V8, CNA, entered with supplies to clean R43. V29 rolled R43 to get saturated linen out from under him. V29 wiped the dried stool from R43's buttocks and anal area, rolled R43 over, and wiped once to both groins, around the scrotum and then the penis using the same wash cloth. R43 was not dried after perineal care was done.
On 6/22/22 at 8:50 AM, R43's wife stated My husband (R43) is on Hospice and they take care of him for the most part. There are times when I come in and he is wet, so I just go get someone to clean him up.
On 6/27/22 at 12:35 PM, V33, R43's daughter-in-law, stated, I came in at 12:15 PM today and saw my father-in-law (R43) like this. He has soaked sheets with some stool noted. I put the call light on and no one has answered it yet. Some guy came in with a blue dress shirt and asked if I needed something and I told him (R43) was wet and needed changed. He said he would go get someone, and I'm still waiting.
On 6/28/22 at 11:20 AM, V6, Corporate Nurse, stated, Yes, I would expect the staff to round every two hours and check in between for incontinence. If they are soiled, I would expect the resident to be cleaned up immediately and not left sitting in urine or stool.
On 6/28/22 at 11:15 AM, V6, Corporate Nurse, stated, We don't have a specific policy for incontinent care. We have a check list that every employee does to get checked off for that procedure.
The Facility's Skills Checklist for Perineal-Care (Male), undated, documents, Wash hands, ensure privacy, put on gloves. It continues Wash and dry upper thighs covering thighs with bath blanket when finished, raise bath blanket to expose perineal area, apply soap to wet washcloth, pull back foreskin and wash tip of penis using circular motion beginning at urethra, use different part of wash cloth for each stroke, with fresh water and a clean washcloth, rinse area thoroughly with same strokes, gently pat dry in same direction, position person on side exposing buttocks toward caregiver, apply soap to wet washcloth, clean rectal area wiping from base of scrotum over buttocks using a different part of wash cloth for each stroke, rinse and dry anal area thoroughly. It continues Remove gloves and wash hands.
9. R53's Care Plan, dated 1/10/22, documents, (R53) Care/ADL Preferences: prefers to have a shower two times a week. It continues, (R53) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit. Interventions: requires one staff participation with bathing, requires one staff participation to dress, requires one staff participation with personal hygiene and oral care, requires two staff participation to reposition and turn in bed.
R53's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R53 is cognitively intact, and requires extensive assistance from two staff members for transfers and toilet use. R53 is totally dependent on one staff member for bathing. R53 requires extensive assistance from one staff member for dressing and personal hygiene. R53 requires set up assistance for eating. R53 is always incontinent of both bowel and bladder.
On 6/22/22 at 8:30 AM, R53 resting in bed with visitor at bedside, sheets under him appear wet.
On 6/22/22 at 11:25 AM, R53's call light was on. V9, Corporate Nurse, answered the call light, and told R53 she would go get some help and supplies, and left the room. R53's room has strong smell of urine. R53 stated he's soaked.
On 6/22/22 at 11:35 AM, V9 entered with wash cloths, towels, and linen. V22, CNA, entered to help. V22 did not do hand hygiene upon caring for R53. Window blinds were left open, curtain around bed pulled, linen pulled off R53. R53's soiled incontinent brief was removed, and appeared saturated in urine. V22 used a wet wash cloth to wipe R53's bilateral groins, scrotum, and testicles, but did not clean R53's penis. Someone knocked on the door, and V22 used her soiled gloves to move the bedside curtain to see who was at the door. R53 was turned over, and stool noted. V22 wiped R53's anal area and buttocks. With her soiled gloves on, V22 then opened R53's bedside table drawers and searched for cream, and then searched through a bucket of supplies sitting on a table. R53 stated he had to urinate, so V22 held a urinal in front of R53 as he voided. V22 removed the urinal, and did not wipe R53's penis or testicles afterwards. Using the same soiled gloves, V22 went to the restroom to wet more wash cloths, and then returned to wipe under a skin roll of R53. V22 then fastened an incontinent brief to R53. V22 used same soiled gloves, unfastened the incontinent brief, and applied a barrier cream to R53's buttock. V22 doffed her gloves and left the room to get the mechanical lift sling, without hand hygiene. V9 wiped the saturated mattress down, and then dried it with a towel. V22 entered and new gloves donned, with no hand hygiene. R53 rolled to put the full body mechanical lift sling under him, and on top of the saturated mattress. V22 entered the room with the full body mechanical lift and brought it over to R53's bed. No hand hygiene done as V22 donned new gloves. R53's clothes, socks, and shoes were put on him. The full body mechanical lift sling straps were attached to the lift device. R53 lifted off the bed and moved to the wheelchair and lowered. V9 gathered the soiled linen, and put into a plastic bag with her soiled gloves. V9 then doffed her gloves, grabbed the soiled linen bag, and took it down the hall to dirty linen cart.
On 6/27/22 at 8:45 AM, V29, CNA, and V8, CNA, in the room to clean R53 and dress for his doctor's appointment. Both CNA's donned gloves, with no hand hygiene prior. V29 had a few wash cloths that she wet and put on R53's bedside table. While R53 was on his back, V29 used a wet wash cloth and wiped R53's bilateral groins and scrotum once. R53's penis and top of his perineal area was not cleaned. R53 was then rolled to his left side, small amount of stool was seen. V29 used same soiled gloves to get a wet wash cloth and wipe R53's anal area and buttocks. No glove change or hand hygiene was done. R53 rolled to his right side, and urine was noticed on bed linen, and running down his left side, and in between skin folds. V29 put a urinal in place while R53 voided urine. After R53 finished, he was rolled back to his back. There was no cleaning of R53's penis, or wiping of urine between his skin fold. A clean incontinent brief was applied to R53. V29 doffed her gloves and began dressing R53. No hand hygiene was done. V8 doffed his gloves and left room to get full body mechanical lift device, without any hand hygiene completed. V8 entered R53's room with gloves on and the lift device. Both CNA's applied the mechanical lift sling straps to the lift device, and R53 was lifted off his bed. V8 doffed gloves and left the room. V29 emptied urinal into toilet, rinsed out the urinal, doffed gloves, and left the room, with no hand hygiene done.
On 6/22/22 at 8:30 AM, R53 stated, I told (V8, CNA) that I needed cleaned up some time around 10:30 AM yesterday morning, and I was not actually cleaned up until 8:30 PM last night. (V8) told me he would go get supplies and would get someone to help and then come back and he never did.
On 6/28/22 at 11:20 AM, V6, Corporate Nurse, stated, Yes, I would expect the staff to round every two hours and check in between for incontinence. If they are soiled, I would expect the resident to be cleaned up immediately and not left sitting in urine or stool.
On 6/28/22 at 11:15 AM, V6, Corporate Nurse, stated, We don't have a specific policy for incontinent care. We have a check list that every employee does to get checked off for that procedure.
The Facility's Skills Checklist for Perineal-Care (Male), undated, documents, Wash hands, ensure privacy, put on gloves. It continues Wash and dry upper thighs covering thighs with bath blanket when finished, raise bath blanket to expose perineal area, apply soap to wet washcloth, pull back foreskin and wash tip of penis using circular motion beginning at urethra, use different part of wash cloth for each stroke, with fresh water and a clean washcloth, rinse area thoroughly with same strokes, gently pat dry in same direction, position person on side exposing buttocks toward caregiver, apply soap to wet washcloth, clean rectal area wiping from base of scrotum over buttocks using a different part of wash cloth for each stroke, rinse and dry anal area thoroughly. It continues Remove gloves and wash hands.
10. R69's Care Plan, dated 6/27/22, documents, (R69) has bladder incontinence related to activity Intolerance, disease process, impaired mobility. Interventions: Check the resident per facility schedule and as required for incontinence. Wash, rinse and dry perineum. Change clothing PRN (as needed) after incontinence episodes. It continues, (R69) has oral/dental health problems Poor oral hygiene. Interventions: Provide mouth care as per ADL personal hygiene. It continues, (R69) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit due to morbid obesity and lymphedema. Interventions: Assist as needed, requires two staff participation to reposition and turn in bed, requires two staff participation to dress, is totally dependent on staff for toilet use, and requires a full mechanical lift for transfers with two staff members.
R69's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R69 has a moderate cognitive impairment, and requires total dependence from one to two staff members for bathing and personal hygiene. R69 requires extensive assistance from two staff members for mobility, transfers, and toileting. R69 requires supervision with set up assistance. R69 is always incontinent of both bowel and bladder.
On 6/21/22 at 9:40 AM, R69 stated, I was told to just go to the bathroom in the bed. They put pads down for me. I don't even realize that I am going.
On 6/27/22 at 8:35 AM, R69 was lying in bed, eating breakfast, current bed linen is saturated with urine, down past her feet at the end of the bed.
On 6/27/22 at 8:37 AM, R69 stated, This morning, someone came in and rolled me and put a new pad down and they did not change my bed sheets. They just put a new pad down and they tell me to use it if I have to go.
On 6/27/22 at 10:40 AM, R69 remains on her back in bed, asleep, empty plate of food on her chest from breakfast. Bed linen remains wet down to her feet.
On 6/27/22 11:28 AM, V8, CNA, entered R69's room and removed the empty plate. V8 did not check R69 or clean her up before leaving the room.
On 6/27/22 at 2:18 PM, R69 stated, They cleaned me up right before lunch was delivered around 12:30 PM or so.
On 6/28/22 at 9:42 AM, R69 stated, I just voided in bed again, but I did not put the call light on because I'm hoping they will be in to check on me again soon.
On 6/28/22 at 11:15 AM, V6, Corporate Nurse, stated, We don't have a specific policy for incontinent care. We have a check list that every employee does to get checked off for that procedure.
The Facility's Skills Checklist for Perineal-Care (Female), undated, documents Wash Hands, Ensure Privacy, put on gloves. It continues Wash and dry upper thighs covering thighs with bath blanket when finished, raise bath blanket to exposes perineal area, apply soap to wet washcloth, separate labia and wash urethral area first, wash between and outside labia in downward strokes alternating from side to side moving outward to thighs, use different part of wash cloth for each stroke, with fresh water and a clean washcloth, rinse area thoroughly with same strokes, gently pat dry in same direction. It continues Clean rectal area wiping from base of labia over buttocks using a different part of wash cloth for each stroke, rinse and dry anal area thoroughly, remove gloves and wash hands.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide timely and complete incontinent care, ensure a resident was not catheterized without an appropriate diagnosis, and provide appropriate urinary catheter care to prevent infection for 10 of 10 residents (R5, R19, R20, R24, R30, R40, R43, R44, R53, R60) reviewed for incontinence, catheters and urinary tract infections (UTI) in the sample of 51.
Findings include:
1. R44's Face Sheet, print date of 6/28/22, documents R44 has a diagnosis of Secondary Malignant Neoplasm of Brain, and Dementia without behavioral disturbance.
R44's Minimum Data Set, (MDS), print date of 6/28/22, documents R44 is moderately cognitively impaired, and requires extensive assistance, two plus person physical assist with toilet use.
R44's Care Plan, print date of 6/28/22, documents R44 will show no s/sx (signs/symptoms) of Urinary infection. Catheter care every shift and PRN (as needed). It further documents monitor/record/report to MD (Medical Doctor) for s/sx of UTI: pain, burning, blood tinged urine, cloudiness, no output, Deepening of urine color, increased pulse, increased temp (temperature), urinary frequency, foul smelling urine, fever, chills, altered mental status, change in behavior, change in eating patterns.
R44's June 2022 Physician's Orders had no order for indwelling catheter placement when reviewed 6/28/22 at 1:00 PM.
R44's June 2022 Health Status Notes have no documentation of indwelling catheter placement noted when reviewed 6/28/22 at 1:10 PM.
R44's Health Status Note, dated 6/19/22 at 3:38 PM, documents, Power of Attorney (POA) here at this time, requesting a Urinalysis (UA) to be done due to (d/t) color of resident's urine. Urine dark, clean in color. No sediment noted. Resident afebrile. No complaints of (c/o) voiced. Hospice Nurse in facility and informed of resident. Informed Hospice does not do UA's. Writer spoke to resident and informed she can drink more water to see if that helps. Resident states 'I don't like water, I just drink soda.' Resident states 'I will just stick to soda I'm not concerned about the color. Hospice nurse update POA.
On 6/22/22 at 12:03 PM, R44 stated she got her catheter about a week ago or so. She stated she requested the catheter due to her being incontinent all the time, and it taking them too long to change her. R44's indwelling catheter was draining clear dark amber colored urine. Catheter bag was below the bladder, hanging from the bed frame of the bed, and was covered. The catheter tubing had no kinks of any kind noted.
The hospice book had no documentation from hospice, that documents when R44's indwelling catheter was inserted, or any diagnosis for why the catheter was needed when reviewed 6/28/22 at 1:28 PM. There is no documentation of a Urinalysis (U/A) being done prior to starting R44 on Amoxicillin for urinary symptoms, when reviewed 6/28/22 at 1:28 PM. At that same time, V3, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated she would call hospice and find out when R44's indwelling catheter was inserted.
On 6/23/22 at 10:15 AM, V5, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and V26, CNA, did proper hand hygiene prior to donning gloves for incontinent/catheter care. R44 was lying on her back, when V26 unfastened R44's incontinent brief, which was noted to be soiled with of soft brown stool, and pushed down between R44's legs. V26 cleansed R44's right and left groin area with a disposable wipe. V26 wiped over the top of R44's outer labia, but V26 failed to separate the labia and cleanse the inner labia or around the meatus. V26 took a clean wipe and cleansed the indwelling catheter tubing. Then, V5 and V26 assisted R44 onto her right side. V26 performed hand hygiene and new gloves applied. V26 then used a disposable wipe and wiped R44's left buttock. V26, took a clean wipe and cleansed R44's rectum. V26 used a clean wipe and cleansed R44's rectum again. V26 failed to remove soiled gloves, do hand hygiene, and apply clean gloves prior to getting into R44's bedside table, removing cream, applying the cream to R44's buttocks, and putting the cream back into the bedside drawer. V26 then removed soiled gloves, preformed hand hygiene, and applied clean gloves. V5 and V26 changed sides of the bed, and R44 was then assisted onto her left side, dirty brief remove and V26 cleansed R44's right buttock with a disposable wipe. V5 then removed the cream from R44's nightstand and handed it to V26, so she could apply cream to R44's right buttock. Cream was then returned to R44's nightstand by V5. R44 was made comfortable in bed. Both V5 and V26 failed to secure the indwelling catheter tubing to prevent pulling.
On 6/23/22 at 11:45 AM, V27, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated R44 now has a catheter per her request. He said R44 was concerned with skin breakdown. He said R44 stated that because she is incontinent and less mobile she needed it, and hospice agreed.
R44's Health Status Note, dated 6/26/2022 at 1:46 PM, documents, Resident complains of (c/o) pain to low pelvic region that she reports feels like she needs to have a bm (bowel movement). Resident has had 2 rounds of diarrhea today. Resident reports she has had diarrhea past few days. Resident does not have an order for pain medication or antidiarrheal. Residents urine is very thick with sediment and cloudy. Bowel sounds wnl (within normal limits). Abdomen soft and nontender to touch.
R44's Health Status Note, dated 6/26/22 at 2:05 PM, documents, Resident was also perspiring throughout entire body upon exam.
R44's Health Status Note, dated 6/26/2022 at 2:10 PM, documents, Writer called hospice to update on sx (symptoms) and request prn (as needed) meds (medications). RN (Registered Nurse w/ (with)/ hospice advised BRAT (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast) diet and she will call back after contacting physician.
R44's Health Status Note, dated 6/26/2022 at 2:47 PM, documents, Nurse with Hospice called with new orders from hospice doctor. 1) Imodium 1 tab every (q) 12 hour (hr) as needed (prn), 2) Tramadol 50mg 1 tab q 4 hr prn for pain, 3) Amoxicillin (Amox) 500mg by mouth (po) three times a day( tid) times (x) 5 days for urinary symptoms (sx), 4) Tylenol ([NAME]) 650mg po q 6 hr prn for pain or fever, 5) encourage increased fluids- resident and her daughter and sister aware of new orders.
R44's Health Status Note, dated 6/26/2022 at 3:57 PM, documents, Large amount of urine leaking around (urinary) Catheter. 16/30 catheter removed without difficulty.
R44's Health Status Note, dated 6/26/2022 at 6:40 PM, documents, New 16 French (fr)/10 cubic centimeter (cc) catheter placed. Dark cloudy urine with large amount of sediment return.
R44's Health Status Note, dated 6/26/2022 at 9:30 PM, documents, Resident continues on oral Antibiotics (ABX) for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). No adverse or unwanted side effects noted thus far this shift. Resident remains afebrile. Foley patent and draining cloudy, tea colored urine. Resident currently denies any pain or discomfort. Continue to monitor for improvement or decline of status.
On 6/27/22 at 7:25 AM, V3 LPN, stated R44 requested a urinary catheter be placed due to her having a lot of pain when they turn her. She stated she talked with hospice, and they agreed.
R44's Health Status Note, dated 6/28/2022 at 1:59 PM, documents, Hospice nurse returned call. Nurse inserted (urinary) Catheter (Cath) on 6/14/22.
On 7/06/22 at 8:53 AM, R44 stated she doesn't have a history of Urinary tract infections. R44, stated, It's probably because of the catheter. R44 said she requested the catheter because she wasn't getting changed, and was continuously wet. R44 said, Now, the only thing they have to worry about is emptying the catheter bag and my bowel movements.
On 7/06/22 at 1:58 PM, V6, Corporate Nurse, stated it is not appropriate to place a catheter in someone just because they are not being changed in a timely manner. She said catheter care should be done as needed each shift, and with incontinent care. V6 stated she would expect the CNA's to follow the care plan, and she would expect there to be and order written for placement of an indwelling catheter.
On 7/06/22 at 2:10 PM, when V40, Medical Director, was questioned, Is it appropriate for someone to have an indwelling catheter placed because they weren't being changed and cleaned in a timely manner? V40, stated, No. When he was questioned about if having an indwelling catheter placed could increase the risk of developing a UTI, V40, stated, Yes.
Catheter Care, Urinary Policy, reviewed date of 02/2021, documents, Purpose, The purpose of this procedure is to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections. It further documents, Infection Control, 2. Maintain clean technique when handling or manipulating the catheter, tubing, or drainage bag. a. Do not clean the periurethral area with antiseptics to prevent catheter-associated UTI's while the catheter is in place. Routine hygiene (e.g., cleansing meatal surface during daily bathing or showering) is appropriate. It later documents, Steps in procedure, 8. With nondominant hand separate the labia of the female resident tor retract the foreskin of the uncircumcised male resident. Maintain the position of this hand throughout the procedure. 9. Assess the urethral meatus. 10. For a female resident: Use a washcloth with warm water and soap to cleanse the labia. Use one area of the washcloth for each downward, cleansing stroke. Change the position of the washcloth with each downward stroke. Next, change the position of the washcloth and cleanse around the urethral meatus. It further documents, 13. Secure catheter.
2. R30's Face Sheet, print date of 6/29/22, documents R30 has a diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs involving cognitive functions and awareness, and Trochanteric Bursitis, Left hip.
R30's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R30 is severely cognitively impaired, and requires total dependence, two plus person physical assist with toilet use.
R30's Care Plan, print date of 6/29/22, documents, The resident has potential impairment to skin integrity related to (r/t) her increased generalized weakness. It further documents, the resident needs assistance/reminders to turn/reposition every 2 hours, more often as needed or requested, and apply barrier cream to peri area after each incontinent episode, post peri-care to maintain skin integrity.
On 6/27/22 at 8:16 AM, V8, Certified Nurses Assist (CNA), and V29, CNA, provided incontinent care for R30. No hand hygiene of any type was performed by V8 or V29 prior to them donning gloves. V29 pulled back R30's bed covers, and the disposable pad was saturated with urine. R30's bottom sheet was wet with urine down past her (R30) knees. V29 then placed a new incontinent brief on R30's legs, and clean socks on R30 prior to cleaning her up. V29 took a wet washcloth, that did not have any soap or peri wash on it, and cleansed both sides both sides of R30's groin area. V29 failed to wash the outer labia, separate the labia and wash the inner labia and meatus. V29 failed to wash R30's inner thighs, and V29 failed to dry off any of the areas she had wiped off. V29 and V8 then assisted R30 onto her left side and rolled the wet bed linen up and tucked it under R30. V29 then cleansed R30's buttocks with a wet washcloth, that had no soap or peri wash on it. V29 failed to cleanse R30's legs that had been lying in urine. V29 failed to dry the areas she cleansed, and apply any ointment to R30's buttocks prior to pulling up the clean incontinent brief on R30. V29 changed her gloves, with no hand hygiene of any kind performed before applying clean gloves. V8 and V29 then transferred R30 into her chair. V8 and V29 failed to perform any kind of hand hygiene during incontinent care for R30. V8 then took R30's dentures to the bathroom, and cleansed them off with water, and then assisted her with putting her dentures in. After V8 and V29 completed R30's care, no hand hygiene was performed before leaving the room.
3. R20's Care Plan, dated 9/16/2020, documents, The resident has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit It continues, TOILET USE: The resident is totally dependent on staff for toilet use. It also documents R20 is dependent on staff for peri care.
R20's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R20 is severely impaired cognitively, always incontinent of both urine and bowel, and is totally dependent on staff for toileting.
On 6/27/22 at 10:15 AM, V26, CNA, and V29, CNA, assisted R20 with incontinent care. R20 was heavily soiled, with soft yellow brown foul smelling stool. V26 and V29 assisted R20 into the bed. V26 then removed the heavily soiled undergarment. V26, using wash cloths, cleansed R20's peri area and inner thigh. V26 and V29 then assisted R20 onto her right side and cleansed R20's left buttock, anus and partial right buttock. V26 patted R20 dry, and V29 applied the incontinent brief. V26 did not cleanse all areas, including R20's entire right buttock.
On 6/28/2022 at 11:30 AM, V6, Regional Nurse, stated the facility does not have an incontinence care policy. V6 stated the facility uses the standards of practice. V6 stated she expects the staff to cleanse all areas of incontinence, including the inner and outer labia, peri area, penis, scrotum, anus, both buttocks and inner thighs. V6 stated the facility does have a skills check off the the staff are to follow when providing peri care.
The facility's Skills Checklist, not dated, documents, Wash and dry upper thigh. It also documents to Apply soap to wet washcloth, separate labia and wash urethral area first. Wash between and outside labia in downward strokes alternating from side to side moving outward to thighs. It continues With fresh water and a clean washcloth, rinse thoroughly with same strokes. Gently pat dry in same direction. Position on side exposing buttocks toward caregiver. Clean rectal area wiping from base of labia over buttocks using a different part of wash cloth for each stroke. Rinse and dry anal area thoroughly.
4. R5's admission Record, print date of 6/29/22, documents R5 was admitted on [DATE], and has a Diagnosis of Dementia with Behavioral Disturbances.
R5's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R5 is severely cognitively impaired, requires extensive assistance of 2 staff members for transfer, extensive assistance from 1 staff member for bed mobility, dressing and toileting, supervision for walking in room, eating and is totally dependent on one staff member for personal hygiene. This MDS also documents R5 is frequently incontinent of urine.
R5's Care Plan, dated 6/5/21, documents, The resident has bladder incontinence r/t (related to) Alzheimer's Disease. Check the resident q (every) 2 hours and as required for incontinence. Wash, rinse and dry perineum. Change clothing PRN after incontinence episode.
On 6/27/22 at 9:00 AM, R5 was assisted to his room by V37, CNA; the back of R5's pants are wet. R5 was seated in his room on his armchair. V37 walked R5 to the restroom. R5's wet pants were removed, and his incontinent brief was saturated with urine. R5 sat on the toilet. V37 wiped R5's penis and thighs with a wet wash cloth. No soap or peri-wash was used.
On 6/27/22 at 9:15 AM, V37, CNA, stated, I did not get (R5) up this morning. I think he got himself up because of the way he was dressed, and the socks he had on were regular socks not gripper socks. I know a lot of the residents back here wear their regular clothes to bed at night because that is what they prefer.
On 6/28/22 at 11:45 AM, V28, CNA, stated, I didn't get anyone up yesterday morning (V28 worked on the Memory unit until 6:00 AM). Some do go to bed in their clothes. They will just get up and start coming out. When I am back there for a full shift, when they start coming out I will change them.
On 7/6/22 at 10:10 AM, V6, Regional Nurse, stated even if residents get themselves up and come out of their room, they should be taken back to their room and be given am care as in changing clothes, checking for incontinence, oral care, and brushing their hair.
On 7/6/22 at 10:10 AM, V6, Regional Nurse, stated when incontinent care is provided, peri-wash or peri-wash pre-moistened cloths should be used; all soiled areas should be cleansed and dried.
5. R24's Face Sheet, print date of 6/27/22, documents R24 was admitted on [DATE], and has diagnoses of Alzheimer's Disease, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Dementia, Mental Disorders due to known physiological condition, Psychosis, and a history of falling (dated 9/23/20).
R24's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R24 is severely cognitively impaired, R24 requires extensive assistance of 2 staff members for dressing and toileting. This MDS also documents R24 is always incontinent of
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0744
(Tag F0744)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on obervation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide structured and meaningful activities for 6 of ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on obervation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide structured and meaningful activities for 6 of 6 residents (R5, R15, R29, R40, R71) reviewed for Dementia care in the sample of 51.
Findings include:
1. R5's admission Record, print date of 6/29/22, documents R5 was admitted on [DATE], and has a Diagnosis of Dementia with Behavioral Disturbances.
R5's MDS, dated [DATE], documents ,R5 is severely cognitively impaired, requires extensive assistance of 2 staff members for transfer, extensive assistance from 1 staff member for bed mobility, dressing and toileting, supervision for walking in room, eating, and is totally dependent on one staff member for personal hygiene.
On 6/27/22 at 5:09 AM, R5 exited his room. R5 is fully dressed. R5 only has on regular socks. R5 is wandering the Memory Unit hallway. R5 is going into other residents rooms and coming back out. R5 returns to his room multiple times, and then comes back out and wanders the hall again. At this time, there are 2 CNA's, V5 and V37, working in the unit, and both are working with R64 toileting her, so there is no staff present to redirect R5 or to give him a meaningful activity to do at this time.
On 6/27/22 at 6:28 AM, R5 is wandering the hallway. R5 goes to the dining room and sits at the dining table. No staff are present in the hallway or dining room.
2. R15's admission Record, print date of 7/7/22, documents R15 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.
R15's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R15 is severely cognitively impaired.
On 6/27/22 at 8:15 AM, R15 is wandering the hall. V38, Activity Director, encouraged R15 to sit down and eat breakfast. R15 sat down with his breakfast. R15 sat for 2 minutes, got back up, and began wandering the hall again. R15 kept wandering the hall in and out of residents rooms, and would come back into the dining room, and would sit with R26, and try to give him snacks to eat. R15 took the cookies and threw them, and they broke onto the floor. No staff were in the dining room at this time. No staff encouraged R15 to sit and eat his breakfast, or provide him with a meaningful activity.
On 6/27/22 at 10:30 AM, V5, CNA, is doing an activity of coloring with R36, R51, and R17. V5 is charting on her computer, and not paying any attention to the residents. R15 is wandering the hall going in and out of residents rooms. R15 is not encouraged to come and participate in the coloring activity.
3. R29's admission Record, print date 6/29/22, documents R29 was admitted on [DATE] and has a diagnosis of Dementia.
R29's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R29 is severely cognitively impaired.
R29's Care Plan, dated 8/2/21, documents, The resident is dependent on staff for activities, cognitive stimulation, social interaction. Provide a program of activities that is of interest and empowers encouraging/ allowing choice, self expression and responsibility. Thank resident for attendance at activity function.
R29's Care Plan, dated 4/26/21, documents, (R29) is an elopement risk / wander. Distract resident from wandering by offering pleasant diversions, structured activities, food, conversation, television, book.
On 6/27/22 at 5:09 AM, R29 exited her room fully dressed, wearing slipper socks. R29 is wandering the hallway on the Memory Unit; no staff are present. R29 went into R10's room. R10 started screaming at R29, Get out of here. R29 left R10's room and walked to the end of the hallway. At no time did staff intervene or redirect R29 with a meaningful activity.
On 6/27/22 at 6:43 AM, R29 has been wandering the hallway. R29 goes into the small dining room and begins to play with a baby doll. No staff are present in the hallways or dining room to provide supervision.
On 7/5/22 at 10:08 AM, R29 is in the small dining room with head on the table, asleep.
4. R40's admission Record, print date of 6/29/22, documents R40 was admitted on [DATE] and has a diagnosis of Dementia.
R40's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R40 is severely cognitively impaired .
On 6/27/22 at 8:50 AM, R40 is wandering in the hallway. R40 is wandering in and out of rooms. At 8:53 AM, R40 goes into R36's room, and lays down on the bed. No staff redirected R40 or provided a meaningful activity for R40 to do.
R40's Care Plan, dated 4/13/22, documents, (R40) is an elopement risk. Distract resident from wandering by offering pleasant diversions, structured activities, food, conversation, television, book. Resident prefers: to talk.
5. 5. R71's Face Sheet, dated 6/29/22, documents R71 was admitted on [DATE], and has Dementia with Behavioral Disturbance, Anxiety and Major Depression.
R71's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R71 is severely cognitively impaired.
R71's Care Plan, dated 11/18/22, 11/18/21, documents, The resident has impaired cognitive function / dementia or impaired thought process. Intervention. Break task into small sub tasks to support short term memory deficits. R71's Care Plan does not address activities.
R71's Care Plan, dated 12/13/22, documents, (R71) is an elopement risk. provided structured activities: toileting, walking inside and outside, reorientation strategies including signs, pictures and memory boxes.
On 6/21/22 at 11:41 AM, V18, CNA, stated, We try to keep them entertained with music coloring and things, drinks, snacks. We also potty them on a schedule, and of course before and after dinner. We also lay them down when they want to lay down.
On 7/05/22 at 10:08 AM, V18, CNA, was questioned about activities, V18 stated, We are suppose to do activities with the residents, but to be honest, they don't get done. V18 showed surveyor a calandar with multiple activities to be held throughout the day. V18 stated, We are to have a higher functioning group and a lower functioning group. If we do activities, who is taking them to the bathroom? Who is giving showers? It is just so busy back here (Memory Unit) we just can't do it all.
On 7/6/22 at 12:45 PM, V38, Activity Director, stated, The aides are the ones that do the activities on the Memory Unit. There used to be a coordinator, which I was, and I did the programming and assisted with the activities. It was a nice program for the residents back there. We were able to do the activities with them. In August, the Activity Director quit, and I took over her job, and the facility got rid of the coordinator position. The aides are so busy back there, they really don't have time to do the activities. It really is sad. It was so much better when we had the activity program for them. It kept them busy and safe. I help back there when I can, but I also am doing the activities for the rest of the building.
On 7/6/22 at 1:46 PM, V4, RN, stated she does have 15 residents that wander back on the Memory Unit. V4 stated, We don't have an activity program back here. The CNA's try but they are so busy caring for residents there just isn't time for it. I try. I am sure you have seen me dancing around here, but we just don't have time because of the care the residents need. We do always have music playing back here for them.
On 7/7/2022 at 9:00 AM, V6, Regional Nurse, stated, I agree that we need to look at the activity program back on the Memory Unit. I spoke with V38, Activity Director, yesterday.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the Facility failed to ensure foods were served at safe and palatable temper...
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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 foods were served at safe and palatable temperatures.
Findings include:
On 6/28/2022 at 12:34 PM, V34, Dietary Manager, stated, We have finished making all of our trays. We get complaints about cold food now and then, but it is always hot when it leaves the kitchen. Nursing just takes a long time to pass out all of the trays.
R53's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R53 is cognitively intact. On 6/21/2022 at 9:20 AM, R53 stated, The food is usually cold by the time it gets to me in my room.
R47's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R47 is cognitively intact. On 6/21/2022 at 9:45 AM, R47 stated, The food is cold by the time I get it. This hall is the last on the list so we get the food late.
R21's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R21 is cognitively intact. On 6/21/2022 at 9:55 AM, R21 stated, The food is cold all the time, even when I eat in the dining room.
R48's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R48 is cognitively intact. On 6/21/2022 at 10:00 AM, R48 stated, I eat in my room, and the food is usually cold.
R19's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R19 is cognitively intact. On 6/21/2022 at 10:55 AM, R19 stated, I eat in the dining room because we are the last hall to get food, and it is not very warm.
On 6/27/2022 at 8:40 AM, R53 stated, My eggs are cold this morning so I will just ask for some new food when I return from my appointment.
On 6/28/2022 at 12:42 PM, there was a meal cart sitting in the 400 Hallway with doors closed. No staff were passing trays.
On 6/28/2022 at 12:47 PM, the meal cart was still closed, sitting in the 400 Hall.
On 6/28/2022 at 12:58 PM, staff began passing trays to residents.
On 6/28/2022 at 1:06 PM, test tray temperatures were measured using calibrated metal thermometer on the 400 Hall, after the last resident tray was delivered. Au gratin potatoes measured 119 degrees Fahrenheit (F); Ham measured 92 degrees F; Corn measured 100 degrees F.
On 6/28/2022 at 2:10 PM, V29, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), stated, Lunch usually doesn't take that long to pass, but today we had a lot more requests than usual.
On 6/28/2022 at 2:13 PM, V23, CNA, stated, I was down on the 200 Hall and (V29) was helping in the dining room. Sometimes if the trays come while we are helping other residents they may be sitting there for a while. Also, I don't think the hot carts work very well.
Resident Council Meeting Minutes, dated 4/6/2022, documents, Cold food at breakfast and dinner. Resident Council Meeting Minutes, dated 6/1/2022, documents, Trays served on the hall - the food is cold.
The Facility's Meal Temperature Policy, dated 1/1/2021, documents, Food and drinks should be palatable, attractive and served at a safe and appetizing temperature, as determined by the type of food, to ensure patients/residents' satisfaction.
The Facility's Hot Holding Compliance Plan Policy, which is not dated, documents, Standard: Maintain hot potentially hazardous food at 140 degrees F/60 degrees C (Celsius) or above during display/service.
CONCERN
(F)
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** 2. R47's Care Plan, dated 5/26/22, documents (R47) All About Me - Care/ADL Preferences: (R47) is at risk for falls Gait/balance ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. R47's Care Plan, dated 5/26/22, documents (R47) All About Me - Care/ADL Preferences: (R47) is at risk for falls Gait/balance problems. It continues, (R47) has nutritional problem or potential nutritional problem - Obesity 408 and BMI=65.8. It continues, (R47) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit related to obesity, respiratory failure and heart failure. Interventions: requires two staff participation with bathing, The resident requires two staff participation to reposition and turn in bed, requires two staff participation to use toilet, requires two staff participation with transfers (full mechanical lift device) lift. It continues, (R47) has limited physical mobility. Interventions: totally dependent on staff for locomotion, uses wheelchair for locomotion.
R47's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R47 is cognitively intact, and requires extensive assistance from two staff members for most of her ADL's.
On 6/21/22 at 9:45 AM, R47 was lying in bed, stated she's waiting to see if she is going to be able to get up today.
On 6/22/22 at 8:40 AM, R47 was lying in bed, stated she is waiting for staff to get her up for breakfast.
On 6/27/22 at 8:30 AM, R47was lying in bed eating breakfast.
On 6/27/22 at 10:35 AM, R47 was lifted out of bed using a full body mechanical lift device, and placed into a wheelchair.
On 6/28/22 at 12:15 PM, R47 stated, I usually get out of bed every day except when they do not have enough staff. It takes two to get me up and sometimes they don't have a second aide on this hall to get me up, so I have to stay in bed. Sometimes it makes me angry that I can't get out of bed. They need more staff here. They have a lot of call offs and some just don't show up to work.
3. R53's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R53 is cognitively intact, and requires extensive assistance from two staff members for transfers and toilet use. R53 is totally dependent on one staff member for bathing. R53 requires extensive assistance from one staff member for dressing and personal hygiene. R53 is always incontinent of both bowel and bladder.
On 6/21/22 at 9:20 AM, R53 was lying in bed, unshaven, dry flakey skin on feet, greasy hair, with a long wild appearing beard and mustache.
On 6/22/22 at 8:30 AM, R53 was resting in bed with his hair messy and greasy, and remains unshaven. R53 has a very unkempt appearance.
On 6/22/22 at 11:25 AM, R53 put his call light on. R53 had a strong smell of urine in his room. R53's bed was saturated in urine.
On 6/27/22 at 8:40 AM, R53 was lying in bed, appears unkempt, hair greasy and messy.
On 6/28/22 at 9:35 AM, R53 was lying in bed with only a sheet over his groin area. R53 stated he was just cleaned up after being wet all morning.
On 6/22/22 at 8:30 AM, R53 stated, I told (V8, CNA,) that I needed changed some time around 10:30 AM yesterday, and I was not changed until 8:30 PM. (V8) said he would go get supplies and some help and come back, and he never did.
On 6/27/22 at 8:40 AM, R53 stated, I did not get a shower or bed bath this past weekend. My last shower was last Tuesday (6/21/22).
On 6/28/22 at 12:05 PM, R53 stated, It makes me feel dirty and really upsets me when I don't get my showers like I'm supposed to and when they leave me sitting in urine or stool. They definitely need some more help here.
On 6/30/22 at 10:54 AM, V8, CNA, stated, Showers are a big problem here. Usually if we have enough staff, we would have one person as a designated shower person. If we don't have enough staff, one person will work the hall while the other starts showering residents. We use the shower book to tell us who gets a shower. We try out best we can but we need more staff to get things done.
4. R69's Care Plan, dated 6/27/22, (R69) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit due to morbid obesity and lymphedema. Interventions: Assist as needed, requires two staff participation to reposition and turn in bed, requires two staff participation to dress, is totally dependent on staff for toilet use, requires a full mechanical lift for transfers with two staff members.
R69's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R69 has a moderate cognitive impairment, and requires total dependence from one to two staff members for bathing and personal hygiene. R69 requires extensive assistance from two staff members for mobility, transfers, and toileting. R69 requires supervision with set up assistance. R69 is always incontinent of both bowel and bladder.
On 6/21/22 at 9:40 AM, R69 stated, I was told to just go to the bathroom in the bed. They put pads down for me. I don't even realize that I am going.
On 6/21/22 at 9:40 AM, R69 was lying in bed with hospital gown on, no visible wetness noted to bed linen, however, R69 stated she may be wet under her because she doesn't even realize that she's going.
On 6/22/22 at 8:35 AM, R69 was lying in bed, has just been cleaned up for the morning.
On 6/27/22 at 8:35 AM, R69's was lying in bed eating breakfast, current bed linen are saturated with urine down past her feet at the end of the bed.
On 6/27/22 at 10:40 AM, R69 remains on her back in bed, asleep, empty plate of food on her chest from breakfast. Bed linens remain wet down to her feet.
On 06/27/22 11:28 AM, V8, CNA, entered R69's room and removed the empty plate. V8 did not check R69 for incontinence or clean her up before leaving the room.
On 6/27/22 at 2:15 PM, R69 was sitting up in bed eating lunch. Bed linen was dry, and R69 stated they finally cleaned her up right before lunch was delivered around 12:30 PM.
On 6/28/22 at 12:10 PM, R69 stated, I usually only get one shower a week because they don't have enough help here. It would be nice and make me feel better to at least get a sponge bath in between that one shower.
5. R38's Care Plan, dated 3/17/22, documents, (R38) is at risk for falls related to gait/balance problems and history of falls. Interventions: Call Don't Fall sign, call light is within reach and encourage the resident to use it for assistance as needed. (R38) YOUNITE Story - Care/ADL (Activities of Daily Living) Preferences: prefers to go to bed at 8:00 PM, usually wakes up early in the morning to use the bathroom and then will go back to bed for about an hour. It continues, (R38) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit related to impaired balance. Interventions: Ambulation assist walking with resident in her room to and from the bathroom using a gait belt and wheeled walker providing stand by assist to limited assist as needed based on resident's performance and ability, requires one staff participation to use toilet, requires one staff participation with transfers. It continues, (R38) has limited physical mobility. Interventions: requires stand by assistance with a walker to ambulate as desired.
R38's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R38 is cognitively intact and requires extensive assistance from one staff member for transfers. R38 requires limited assistance from one staff member for ambulation, dressing, toilet use, personal hygiene, and bathing. R38 is always continent of both her bowel and bladder.
R38's Fall Risk Data Collection, dated upon admission on [DATE], documents R38 is a low fall risk.
R38's Fall Risk Data Collection, dated 3/13/22, R38's date of fall, documents R38 is a low fall risk.
R38's Fall Risk Data Collection, dated 3/26/22, R38's return to the facility after hospitalization from a fall, documents R38 is a high fall risk.
R38's Fall Risk Data Collection, dated 6/21/22, R38's date of fall, documents R38 is a high fall risk.
On 6/21/22 at 11:05 AM, R38 was lying in bed, fully dressed with fuzzy socks on, and did not have non-skid socks, walker and shoes are at her bedside.
On 7/05/22 11:00 AM, R38 was awake, alert and oriented, resting in bed with a hospital gown on. A call don't fall sign posted on the bathroom door, no walker wasseen in the room, and her wheelchair was at the foot of her bed.
On 7/6/22 at 12:30 PM, R38 was lying in bed with a hospital gown on. There was no walker seen in her room, her wheelchair was at the foot of her bed, and she had personal belongings located in several places in her room.
R38's Progress Note, dated 3/13/22 at 3:43 AM, documents, Resident yelling out help. CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) entered room and observed resident sitting on the floor. Writer entered room and observed resident sitting on the floor in the corner by bathroom door. [NAME] standing behind resident. Resident states she was bending over to pick up a piece of clothing and lost her balance and fell to her bottom. ROM WNL (Range of Motion within normal limits) and no complaints of pain. Resident was able to stand to feet and skin check completed at this time with no areas noted. Resident ambulated with walker to bed without difficulty. Vital Signs 112/52-56-16-97.8. neuro assessment initiated. MD made aware. Will update POA (Power of Attorney) in am hours.
The Facility's Schedule and Daily Assignment sheets provided by V6, Regional Nurse, dated 3/12/22, documents during the date and time of R38's fall (3/13/22 at 3:40 AM), there was only one LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) and three CNA's (Certified Nursing Assistants) on duty in the facility with a census of 66 residents.
On 7/5/22 at 11:00 AM, R38 stated, I remember when I fell in March. I was trying to pick up clothes by the bathroom door. I lost my balance and fell. I didn't bother them because they are so busy and there is not enough help.
On 7/7/22 at 11:05 AM, V48, CNA, stated, (R38) usually will try and go to the restroom by herself and if she feels like she needs some assistance, she will put her call light on. That night, (R38) must have gotten up herself and when I walked by her room, she was on the floor. The staffing for our shift is always short staffed. There is always just me, (V67, CNA), and (V68, CNA) working with one to two Nurses for the entire building. It is hard to get to everyone with just a few of us working.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to have adequate numbers of staff to meet the needs of the residents, including adequate supervision to prevent falls. This failure has the potential to affect all 81 residents living in the facility.
Findings include:
On 6/29/22 at 9:50AM, V3, LPN, stated she is over the staffing of the facility, and is temporarily on call. V3 stated, They (V1, Administrator) gives me a number of staff based off of the census. V3 stated, Right now with the census, they are allowed to have 7 CNAs on day shift, 7 CNAs on evening shift, 4-5 CNAs on night shift, 3-4 nurses on days and 3 nurses on nights. V3 stated the nurses do 8 and 12 hour shifts. V3 stated they have a hard time staffing the 2pm-6pm time for nurses and CNAs. V3 stated they are open to all agencies. V3 stated she started being on-call this past Monday (6/27/22) for staffing. V3 states V1 was taking call, but he has no clinical experience, so she said she would do it temporarily. V3 stated the problem is they use agency, and then they don't show up. V3 stated they are offering incentives, pay raises, starting to work with new staffing agencies, and are currently interviewing for CNAs and Nurses.
On 6/30/22 at 11:05AM, V1, Administrator, stated the minimum staffing levels are determined through public health regulations. The facility uses the resident census and PPD (per residents, per day) to determine their staffing levels. V1 stated when they put the schedules out, they are staffed to meet the resident's needs, but the schedules change and they have open access to agencies. V1 stated to recruit new staff they did a wage adjustment in February 2022, are offering a sign on bonus, they visit schools, send flyers, and have 2 recruiters.
On 6/29/22 at 9:16AM, V1, Administrator, stated they do not have a policy on staffing, they follow the regulations.
On 7/07/22 at 2:00 PM, The Resident Census and Conditions of Residents, print date of 6/29/22, was reviewed, and documents the facility has 63 residents that require assist of one or two staff, and 13 residents that are totally dependent on staff for transferring. For bathing, the facility has 39 residents that require an assist of one or two staff, and 42 residents that are totally dependent on staff for bathing. For toilet use, the facility has 69 residents that require the assistance of one or two staff, and 10 residents who are totally dependent on staff for toileting. For dressing, the facility has 68 residents that require the assistance of one or two staff, and 12 residents who are totally dependent on staff for dressing. The facility has 61 residents that are occasionally or frequently incontinent of bladder, 37 residents that are occasionally or frequently incontinent of bowel, and 4 residents that have indwelling or external catheters. The facility has 3 residents that are bedfast all or most of the time, 53 residents that are in a chair all or most of the time, 3 who are independently ambulatory, 22 residents that ambulate with assistance or assistive device, and 29 residents with contractures. Three residents have pressure ulcers, and 72 are receiving preventive skin care.
1. R226's face sheet, undated, documents a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease and Muscle Weakness.
R226's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R226 has severe cognitive impairment, requires an extensive assistance of two staff for toileting and has had falls prior to admission and after admission.
R226's care plan, dated 6/10/22, documents R226 is at risk of falls.
R226's fall risk assessment, dated 6/10/22, documents R226 is at risk of falls.
R226's progress noted, dated 6/24/22 at 2:11PM, documents, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) brought resident to bathroom, resident was agitated and walked on through the next bathroom door to the adjoining room. Resident then attempted to punch CNA, and resident fell to the floor. CNA yelled for writer/nurse. Writer arrived in room and noted resident sitting on the floor. Writer asked resident if he was having pain and he responded his hip and neck hurt. Staff did not move resident. 911 called. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) arrived and resident lifted with sheet to stretcher. Resident transferred to local hospital via ambulance.
R226's hospital history and physical, dated 6/25/22, documents diagnosis of a Left Femoral Neck Fracture.
The facility time card reports, documents on 6/24/22 at 2:14PM, there were 3 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and 5 CNAs working at the time of R226's fall.
6. On 6/27/22 at 4:30 AM, V31 LPN, stated, We could use one more aide. At times the call lights are going off and we can't answer them timely.
7. On 6/27/22 at 4:45 AM, V45, Memory Unit CNA, stated, We had enough staff this weekend. I only work until 5:00 AM, then an aide from the main part of the facility will come and sit down here. Then the day girls will come in at 6:00 AM.
8. On 6/27/22 at 5:05 AM, V7, CNA, stated, With all the behaviors we have back here (the Memory Unit) I don't think 1 CNA is enough. You can have multiple people up wandering at the same time it gets difficult.
9. On 6/27/22 at 5:30 AM, V28, CNA, stated, I work the unit on occasion. Since (V45) left I had to leave my hall and come down here and sit so then they are running an aide short for the next hour out there. V44 also stated, Sometimes 1 CNA is not enough back here (Memory Unit) at night because of all the behaviors and resident confusion.
10. On 6/27/22 at 6:23 PM, V42, RN, stated, No, 1 CNA back there (Memory Unit) is not enough there are to many behaviors and residents that require 2 assist. With one CNA, no one is watching the group because that one CNA is busy taking care of one residents needs like toileting, laying down, or what ever that one needs.
11. On 6/22/22 at 9:30 AM, V4, RN, stated, Last Sunday we only had 2 nurses in the building. I did reach out to management and I was told to 'deal with it' by V6, Corporate Nurse. I don't think that 1 CNA back here is enough. A Lot of mornings we come in and residents that need 2 staff assistance are soaked with urine, like (R5,R64 , R26) she is a fighter it takes 2 for her.
12. On 6/22/22 at 1:50 PM, V18 CNA, stated, We usually have 2 on days and evenings and 1 on nights. Some get up early, usually it stays busy back here because the residents wander and they wander at night too. Sometimes we come in and the residents are wet because there is only one but that depends on who is working.
13. On 6/21/22 at 12:41 PM, V59 (R29's Husband), stated, Sometimes they only have one CNA here. I have been here before with just a nurse. That's just not enough people back here. I am private pay it costs me $5,000 a month. They need to pay staff to keep them here and get them to show up. They also are on their 6th Administrator; there is no one running the ship. I come in every day to feed her breakfast and lunch because they don't have enough staff. If I am not here; she will eat with her fingers if she eats at all. I don't like the idea of her eating with her fingers; so I come for 2 meals a day every day; so I know at least she eats well for 2 meals.
14. On 7/6/22 at 1:46 PM, V4; RN, stated, I have 21 residents back on the Memory Unit; 15 of those wander and 8 require a 2 staff member assistance.
15. On 7/7/22 at 9:00 AM, V6, Regional Nurse, stated, We try to have 2 CNA's on the Memory unit on days and evenings and 1 CNA on night shift. We try to staff depending on what's going on the unit because it can change with the moods.
16. On 6/27/22 at 12:12 PM, R57 is telling R24 to eat, and giving him portions of his Lasagna. R24 is a pureed diet. V38, Activities, told R57 to stop trying to get R24 to eat. R57 continues to put a large section of her regular texture Lasagna on his plate and telling him to eat. V20, LPN, told her not to feed him or give him food. R57 continued to yell at R24 to eat. V37, CNA, came to the table and sat and assisted R24 with lunch.
On 6/27/22 at 12:21 PM, R64 is feeding R39. V5, CNA, has told her not to do it twice. V5 needed to leave the dining room and help with the readmission. V37 is feeding R24 at this time, so is not watching the rest of dining room.
On 7/7/22 at 9:00 AM, V6, Regional Nurse, stated residents should not feed each other, and staff should always be in the dining room for supervision and to help the residnets.
The facility provided document, Wanders, documents there are 21 residents on the Memory Unit and 16 wander.
The facility provided document, 2 assist documents there are 7 residents that require a 2 staff member assistance at times.
The Resident Census and Condition of Residents Form (CMS 672), dated 06/21/2022, documents there are 81 residents living in the facility.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0727
(Tag F0727)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based observation and interview, the facility failed to have a Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as a full-time Director of Nurses (DON). This failure has the potential to affect all 81 residents living ...
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Based observation and interview, the facility failed to have a Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as a full-time Director of Nurses (DON). This failure has the potential to affect all 81 residents living in the facility.
Findings include:
On 6/21/22, 6/22/22, 6/23/22, 6/27/22, 6/28/22, 6/29/22 and 6/30/22, there was not a DON (Director of Nursing) observed in building.
On 6/30/22 at 11:05 AM, V1, Administrator, stated they do not have a DON. V1 stated they do not have a policy for the DON; they follow the regulations.
The Resident Census and Condition of Residents form (CMS 672), dated 6/21/22, documents that the facility has 81 residents living in the facility.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the Facility failed to properly store and label medications, protein supplements, and tuberculosis test vials. This has the potential to affect all ...
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the Facility failed to properly store and label medications, protein supplements, and tuberculosis test vials. This has the potential to affect all 81 residents in the Facility.
Findings include:
On 6/30/22 at 9:35 AM, the 300 Hall medication cart was inspected. The medication cart contained the following medication in the top drawer:
1. Toujeo Max SoloStar Solution Pen - Injector 300 unit/milliliter, which was dated 6/4/22, but without legible resident name.
V27, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated, I think that is for (R44) because she is the only one on that medication, but I will go ahead and pitch it to be safe.
The Toujeo Max SoloStar Manufacturer Instructions document, Do not share your pen(s) with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them.
On 6/30/22 at 9:48 AM, the 200 Hall medication cart was inspected. The medication cart contained the following in the bottom drawer:
2. Open unlabeled Pro-Stat protein supplement
V41, LPN, stated, I always label them when I open them. There is nobody on this hall that is getting that right now.
On 6/30/22 at 9:52 AM, the Facility's medication storage room was inspected. The refrigerator which was location in the medication room contained the following:
3. Open unlabeled multi dose Tuberculin (TB) vial
V41, LPN, stated, It looks like it has been opened.
On 6/30/22 at 9:57 AM, V41 stated, We give TB tests to all new admits and annually unless the resident refuses or has proof that they have been tested recently. The tests are all stored in the medication room refrigerator. They are good for 28 days, and they are supposed to be labeled so we know whether or not to use it.
On 6/30/22 at 11:20 AM, V6, Corporate Nurse, stated, I would expect all medications to be labeled and dated.
The Facility's Drug Labeling Policy, with revision date of April 2021, documents, Medication containers having soiled, damaged, incomplete, illegible, or makeshift labels shall be returned to the issuing pharmacy for disposal. Medication having no labels should be destroyed in accordance with Federal and State laws.
The Facility's Storage and Return of Drugs Policy, with revision date of April 2021, documents, Multi-dose vials and pens shall be stored and dated per the manufacturer's guidance.
The Resident Census and Conditions of Residents, CMS 672, dated 6/21/2022, documents that the facility has 81 residents living in the facility.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the Facility failed to ensure food was stored and prepared in a manner which prevents potential contamination. This has the potential to affect all ...
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the Facility failed to ensure food was stored and prepared in a manner which prevents potential contamination. This has the potential to affect all 81 residents living in the facility.
Findings include:
On 6/28/22 at 9:15 AM, in the standing refrigerator, there was a plate with three slices of meatloaf covered in plastic wrap, with no label or date. V34, Dietary Manager, stated, This is trash, and removed plate from the refrigerator. There were two gallon size plastic bags, one containing bologna and one with turkey. There was no label or date on either of the bags. V34 stated, The labels must have fallen off. They were just put in there last night.
On 6/28/22 at 9:20 AM, in the standing freezer closest to the refrigerator, there was a bag of diced white meat that was tied up with no label or date. V34 stated, That is chicken. There was a box of corn dogs, with an inner plastic bag that was not tied up or dated. The corn dogs were exposed to the air. V34 stated, I put the label stickers on each shelf of the refrigerator because they tend to fall off. I rotate everything down to a lower shelf as new stock comes in, so I know everything on that shelf is good.
On 6/28/22 at 9:22 AM, in the dry storage room, there was an odor of overripe fruit. V34 looked in open box of apples and stated, That is a rotten apple. I will probably just throw the whole box out.
On 6/28/22 at 9:24 AM, in the second walk in freezer there was a box of commercially made cheesecakes, and a box of dinner rolls that had been opened. The inner plastic wraps were not re-sealed, and there were no dates on the packages.
On 6/28/22 at 9:26 AM, there were five assorted whole pies sitting next to the prep sink on a large tray. The pies were not covered with plastic wrap, and were open to air. V34 stated they were being served for lunch.
On 6/28/22 at 11:30 AM, V34 stated, I do expect all items to be labeled and dated. I already went through the refrigerator and made sure things were right.
The Facility's Storage of Food and Supplies Policy, with revision date of December 7, 2020, documents, All food, non-food items and supplies used in food preparation shall be stored in such a manner as to prevent contamination to maintain the safety and wholesomeness of the food for human consumption. Cover, label and date unused portions and open packages. Sort produce daily to remove spoiled pieces. Wrap food tightly to prevent cross contamination.
The Resident Census and Condition of Residents Form (CMS 672), dated 6/21/2022, documents there are 81 residents living 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** 15. R19's Care Plan, dated 6/27/22, documents, (R19) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit Limited Mobility. Interventions: C...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 15. R19's Care Plan, dated 6/27/22, documents, (R19) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit Limited Mobility. Interventions: Check nail length and trim and clean on bath day and as necessary, requires assistance of one with bathing/showering bi-weekly and as necessary, requires Mechanical lift and assist of two for transfers. It continues (R19) has limited physical mobility. Interventions: is non weight bearing, is totally dependent on staff for ambulation/locomotion.
R19's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R19 is cognitively intact and requires extensive assistance from two staff members for transfers. R19 requires extensive assistance from one staff member for bed mobility, dressing, toilet use, personal hygiene, and bathing. R19 is always incontinent of urine and always continent of bowel.
On 6/27/22 at 12:10 PM, R19's bed linen and mattress were saturated in urine. V8, CNA, rolled R19 to her side, stool was seen on R19's buttocks and anal area; mattress under the linen was saturated in urine. V29 wiped stool off R19's buttocks and anal area, doffed gloves, then donned clean gloves without performing any hand hygiene. V29 did one wipe down each groin, and only one wipe down the middle of R19's vagina. V29 did not dry R19 after care. Using the same soiled gloves, both CNA's dressed R19. There was no hand hygiene done before, during, or after resident care.
On 6/30/22 at 10:48 AM, V8, CNA, stated, I keep hand sanitizer in my pocket all the time. When I go into a room I will wash my hands in the sink with hot water and soap. In between glove changes, I can either use a hand sanitizer or wash my hands. After care to a resident, I wash my hands again. We are supposed to change gloves after every wipe when doing perineal care.
On 6/30/22 at 11:02 AM, V23, CNA, stated, If I am just walking into the room to see what the resident needs, I won't necessarily put gloves on. If I am doing care and touch anything dirty, I change gloves and do hand hygiene. Anytime I go from dirty to clean, I change my gloves and perform hand hygiene.
16. R43's Care Plan, dated 2/15/22, documents, (R43) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit. Interventions: totally dependent on one staff for repositioning and turning in bed, chooses to not wear briefs, is totally dependent on one staff for toilet use, and requires a full mechanical lift from two staff assist for transfers. It continues, (R43) has limited physical mobility r/t Huntington's disease. Interventions: requires staff participation for mobility.
R43's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R43 has a moderate cognitive impairment, and requires extensive assistance from one staff member for most of his ADL's, including toileting. R43 is totally dependent on one staff member for bathing. R43 is always incontinent of both bowel and bladder.
6/27/22 at 12:40 PM, V29, CNA, and V8, CNA, entered with supplies to clean R43. V29 rolled R43 to get saturated linen out from under him. V29 wiped the dried stool from R43's buttocks and anal area, then rolled R43 over and wiped once to both groins, around the scrotum and then to his penis, using the same wash cloth. R43 was not dried after perineal care was done. V29 doffed gloves and applied new ones, with no hand hygiene in between.
On 6/28/22 at 11:22 AM, V6, Corporate Nurse, stated Yes, I would expect the staff to perform hand hygiene and glove changes before, during and after resident care. Gloves should be changed when going from dirty to clean areas.
On 7/6/22 at 9:25 AM, V9, Corporate Nurse Manager, stated We use the Infection Prevention and Control Manual as our policy on infection control, including hand hygiene and gloves use.
17. R53's Care Plan, dated 1/10/22, documents, (R53) Care/ADL Preferences: prefers to have a shower two times a week. It continues (R53) has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit. Interventions: requires one staff participation with bathing, requires one staff participation to dress, requires one staff participation with personal hygiene and oral care, requires two staff participation to reposition and turn in bed.
R53's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R53 is cognitively intact and requires extensive assistance from two staff members for transfers and toilet use. R53 is totally dependent on one staff member for bathing. R53 requires extensive assistance from one staff member for dressing and personal hygiene. R53 is always incontinent of both bowel and bladder.
On 6/22/22 at 11:35 AM, V9 entered with wash cloths, towels and linen. V22, CNA, entered to help. V22 did not do hand hygiene upon caring for R53. R53's soiled incontinent brief was removed and appeared to be saturated in urine. V22 used a wet wash cloth to wipe R53's bilateral groins, scrotum and testicles, but did not wipe R53's penis. Someone knocked on the door, and V22 used her soiled gloves to move the bedside curtain to see who was at the door. R53 was turned over and stool was noted. V22 wiped R53's anal area and buttocks. With her soiled gloves on, V22 then opened R53's bedside table drawers and searched for cream and then searched through a bucket of supplies sitting on a table. R53 stated he had to urinate, so V22 held a urinal in front of R53 as he voided. V22 removed the urinal and did not wipe R53's penis or testicles afterwards. Using the same soiled gloves, V22 went to the restroom to wet more wash cloths and then returned to wipe under a skin roll of R53. V22 then fastened an incontinent brief to R53. V22 used same soiled gloves unfastened the incontinent brief, and applied a barrier cream to R53's buttock. V22 doffed her gloves and left the room to get the mechanical lift sling, without hand hygiene. V9 wiped the saturated mattress down and then dried it with a towel. R53 rolled to put the full body mechanical lift sling under him and on top of the saturated mattress. No hand hygiene done as V22 donned new gloves. V9 gathered the soiled linen and put into a plastic bag with her soiled gloves. V9 then doffed her gloves and then grabbed the soiled linen bag and took it down the hall to dirty linen cart.
On 6/27/22 at 8:45 AM, V29, CNA, and V8, CNA, were in the room to clean and dress R53 for his doctor's appointment. Both CNA's donned gloves, with no hand hygiene prior to care. V29 had a few wet wash cloths that she wet and put on R53's bedside table. While R53 was on his back, V29 used a wet wash cloth and wiped R53's bilateral groins and scrotum once. R53's penis and top of his perineal area was not cleaned. R53 was then rolled to his left side, small amount of stool was seen. V29 used same soiled gloves to get a wet wash cloth and wipe R53's anal area and buttocks. No glove change or hand hygiene was done. R53 rolled to his right side and urine noticed on bed linen and running down his left side and in between skin folds. V29 put a urinal in place while R53 voided urine. After R53 finished, he was rolled back to his back; there was no cleaning of R53's penis or wiping of urine between his skin fold. A clean incontinent brief was applied to R53. V29 doffed her gloves and began dressing R53. No hand hygiene done. V8 doffed his gloves and left room to get full body mechanical lift device, with no hand hygiene performed. V29 emptied urinal into toilet, rinsed out the urinal, doffed gloves, and left the room with no hand hygiene done.
On 6/30/22 at 10:48 AM, V8, CNA, stated, I keep hand sanitizer in my pocket all the time. When I go into a room I will wash my hands in the sink with hot water and soap. In between glove changes, I can either use a hand sanitizer or wash my hands. After care to a resident, I wash my hands again.
On 6/30/22 at 10:50 AM, V8, CNA, stated, We are supposed to change gloves after every wipe when doing perineal care. I put on gloves when entering a resident's room to perform care.
On 6/30/22 at 11:02 AM, V23, CNA, stated, If I am just walking into the room to see what the resident needs, I won't necessarily put gloves on. If I am doing care and touch anything dirty, I change gloves and do hand hygiene. Anytime I go from dirty to clean, I change my gloves and perform hand hygiene.
On 7/6/22 at 8:50 AM, V6, Corporate Nurse, stated, We really don't have a policy on when to wash your hands or when to change your gloves. I think it is all embedded in other policies and procedures. Like the Perineal Care skills checklist, has to wash your hands and put on gloves.
The Facility's Infection Prevention and Control Manual - Standard Precautions, dated 2019, documents Gloves: a) Wear gloves when it can be reasonably anticipated that contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials, mucous membranes, non-intact skin, or potentially contaminated intact skin (e.g., of a patient incontinent of stool or urine) could occur. c) Wear disposable medical examination gloves for providing direct patient care. e) Remove gloves after contact with a patient, bodily fluids/excretions, and the surrounding environment (including medical devices) using proper technique to prevent hand contamination. f) Change gloves during patient care if the hands will move from a contaminated body site (e.g., perineal area) to a clean body site (e.g., face, clothing, etc.). It continues Hand Hygiene: Hand hygiene (e.g., hand washing and/or ABHR): consistent with accepted standards of practice such as the use of ABHR instead of soap and water in all clinical situations. Staff must perform hand hygiene even if gloves are utilized. e) Gloves or the use of baby wipes are not a substitute for hand hygiene.
14. R30's Face sheet, print date of 6/29/22, documents R30 has a diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs involving cognitive functions and awareness, and Trochanteric Bursitis, Left hip.
R30's Minimum Data Set (MDS), print date of 4/24/22, documents R30 is severely cognitively impaired, and requires total dependence, two plus person physical assist with toilet use.
On 6/27/22 at 8:16 AM, V8, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and V29, CNA, went in to assist R30 with getting up for breakfast. No hand hygiene of any type was performed by V8 or V29 prior to donning gloves. V29 performed incontinent care on R30's front perineum area, and then V8 and V29 assisted R30 on to her left side. No hand hygiene or glove change was done by either V8 or V29 prior to V29 cleansing R30's buttocks. V29 then removed her dirty gloves, but did not do any type of hand hygiene, prior to donning clean gloves. V8 and V29 transferred R30 into her chair. With no hand hygiene or changing of gloves, V8 then went and cleansed R30's dentures off with water, and assisted R30 with putting in her dentures. After care was completed, no hand hygiene was done.
15. R44's Face Sheet, print date of 6/28/22, documents R44 has a diagnosis of Secondary Malignant Neoplasm of Brain, and Dementia without behavioral disturbance.
R44's Minimum Data Set, (MDS), print date of 6/28/22, documents R44 is moderately cognitively impaired, and requires extensive assistance, two plus person physical assist with toilet use, and is frequently incontinent of bladder and always incontinent of bowel.
R44's Care Plan, print date of06/28/22, documents R44 requires 1-2 staff participation to use toilet, but has no documentation for incontinent care.
On 6/23/22 at 10:15 AM, V5, Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA), and V26, CNA, went into do incontinent care/catheter care on R44. Proper hand hygiene was performed prior to donning gloves. V26 then cleansed the front peri area of R44. No hand hygiene or change of gloves was done prior to V26 cleaning R44's indwelling catheter tubing. R44 was then assisted onto her right side by V5 and V26. V26 then removed her gloves, and did hand hygiene before donning clean gloves. V26 then cleansed the bowel movement (BM) off of R44's buttocks and gluteal cleft. No hand hygiene or glove change was done. With dirty gloves, V26 removed the cream from the nightstand drawer, applied cream to R44's buttocks, and then replaced the cream in the nightstand. V26 then removed her gloves, sanitized her hands, and applied clean gloves. V5 and V26 changed places at the bedside, and R44 was assisted onto her left side. V26 cleansed R44's right buttocks, V5 handed V26 the cream out of the nightstand drawer, V26 then applied the cream to R44's buttocks, and then V5 replaced the cream in the nightstand drawer. R44's catheter tubing was not secured to prevent tension or pulling. R44 was then made comfortable in bed. V5 and V26 then removed soiled gloves and did hand hygiene.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure infection control guidelines were implemented, including those to prevent and/or contain COVID-19 and other infections by: staff not wearing appropriate masks and eye protection, staff not performing hand hygiene and glove [NAME] during care, staff not sanitizing multi use surfaces 9 of 18 (R19, R24, R30, R43, R44, R50, R53, R66, R175 ) residents reviewed for infection control in a sample of 51. These failures have the potential to affect all residents in the facility.
Findings include:
1. On 6/21/2022, the facility provided documentation of 1 current COVID positive, and 2 Isolation precautions due to exposure.
Upon entering and exiting the facility on 6/21/22, 6/22/22, 6/23/2022, and 6/27/2022, there was no sign or posting indicating positive COVID in the facility.
On 7/7/2022 at 10:35 AM, V9, Travel Corporate Nurse Manager, stated a posting is placed on the front door to alert visitors there is a COVID positive in the facility. When asked why the posting was not there, V9 stated she was not aware of a COVID positive on 6/21/22.
On 7/7/2022 at 10:37 AM, V6, Regional Nurse, stated a posting is supposed to be up, indicating COVID positive in facility. When asked why the posting was not in place on 6/21/22, 6/22/22, 6/23/2022, and 6/27/2022, V6 stated she was not sure why it wasn't posted.
2. R175's Physician Order Sheet, dated 6/15/2022, documents Contact/Droplet Isolation for COVID +.
The facility posting on on R175's room door frame documented R175 was on Droplet/contact isolation. A posting in R175's room documented How to safely remove Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). It states, There are a variety of ways to safely remove PPE without contaminating your clothing, skin, or mucus membranes with potential infectious materials. Remove all PPE before exiting the patient room (in bold letters) except for respirator, if worn. Remove the respirator after leaving the patient room and closing the door.
On 6/21/22 at 10:35 AM, V70, unit aide, entered R175's isolation room, wearing a N95 mask, gown, and gloves. R175 performed care with R175. V70 then exited the room, and did not remove all Personal protective equipment, leaving mask on. R175 walked down the hall and to the dining room with same mask.
3. On 06/21/22 at 10:34 AM. V39 was observed wearing a surgical mask and eye protection.
On 6/21/22 at 10:34 AM, V39, RN, stated, I am not vaccinated. I have religious exemption. I had to request paperwork and have it filled out. I test about 3 times a week. Have had the Covid training. I don't think we have Covid in the building.
4. On 6/21/22 at 11:11 AM, V18, CNA, observed in surgical mask only, and eye protection.
5. On 6/21/22 11:45 AM, V16, CNA, observed in surgical mask and eye protection.
6. On 6/27/22 at 4:30 AM, V31, LPN, observed in surgical mask and regular eyeglasses on.
On 6/27/22 at 4:30 AM, V31, LPN, stated, I am not vaccinated, and I have an exemption. V31 stated, We have one Covid on the 200 hall that is ending her isolation.
7. On 6/27/22 at 4:45 AM, V45, CNA, observed with surgical mask and eye protection.
On 6/27/22 at 4:45 AM, V45 stated she was not vaccinated, and filled out an exemption. V45 stated she tested 2 times a week. V45 stated, I tested last Wednesday. V45 stated, I did get Covid with the first round; I was quarantined. We have enough PPE. I have had the Covid training.
8. On 6/27/22 at 5:30 AM, V44, LPN, observed wearing a K95 mask with both straps dangling, the mask is being held up in place by a surgical mask and a face shield.
On 6/27/22 at 5:30 AM, V44 CNA, stated, I am not vaccinated. I have an exemption. I have had the Covid training in CMS. I am tested 3 times a week. I tested last night. I have had Covid back in November and was quarantined for 14 days.
9. On 6/27/22 at 5:09 AM, V37, CNA, is on the Memory Unit caring for residents wearing a surgical mask and eye protection.
10. On 6/21/22 at 11:10 AM, V20, LPN, was observed with surgical mask with face shield built into it.
11. On 6/21/22 at 11:10 AM, V21, LPN, was observed with surgical mask with face shield built into it.
On 6/21/22 at 11:10 AM, V21 stated she thinks there is 1 Covid positive resident on the 200 hallway.
12. On 6/22/22 at 11:15 AM, V5, CNA, was observed with a surgical mask and goggles.
13. On 6/23/22 at 1:50 AM, V6, Regional Nurse stated the staff are to wear the appropriate PPE.
The Facility COVID action plan, updated 6/10/22, documents the following, Definitions Community- Independent Living, Assisted Living, Residential Care, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing. It further documents, General Community Guidance when COVID-19 is Present, D. When COVID-19 is identified in the community, all direct care staff will wear the recommended PPE (i.e., eye protection and N95 respirator or higher) for the care of all residents (contingent upon PPE availability) until no new cases have been detected in the last 14 days.
18. On 6/27/22 at 8:39 AM, R50 is brought to the dining table by V5 CNA for breakfast. R50 is seated in the same spot that R71 just finished breakfast. R71's plates were cleared but the dining table was not cleansed before R50 was seated at the table and was served breakfast.
On 6/27/22 at 8:50 AM, R66 is brought to the dining table by V5 CNA for breakfast. R66 is seated in the same spot that R40 just finished breakfast. R40's plates were cleared but the dining table was not cleansed before R66 was seated at the table and served breakfast.
On 7/7/22 at 9:00 AM, V6 Regional Nurse stated that the tables should be cleaned between uses.
19. R24's Face Sheet, print date of 6/27/22, documents R24 was admitted on [DATE], and has diagnoses of Alzheimer's Disease, Generalized Anxiety Disorder,Dementia, Mental Disorders due to known physiological condition, Psychosis and a history of falling (dated 9/23/20).
R24's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R24 is severely cognitively impaired, R24 requires extensive assistance of 2 staff members for bed mobility, transfers, walking in his room and on the hall, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene. This MDS also documents R24 is always incontinent of bowel and bladder.
On 6/27/22 at 6:58 AM, V37, CNA, and V5, CNA, both entered the room to get R24 up for breakfast. R24 was asleep in his bed. V37 woke him up and removed his blanket. V37 and V5 provided incontinet care for R24. During the incontinent care, V37 donned gloves with no hand hygiene, and changed gloves twice, with no hand hygiene between. V5 donned gloves, without hand hygiene first.
On 7/6/22 at 10:10 AM, V6, Regional Nurse, stated hand hygiene should be done before putting on gloves, between glove changes, and after taking gloves off. V6 stated gloves should be changed if visibly soiled.V6 stated hands should be washed with soap or alcohol gel.
The Resident Census and Condition of Residents Form (CMS 672), dated 06/21/2022, documents there are 81 residents living 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 interview and record review, the facility failed to employee an infection control preventionists to oversee the infection prevention control program. This has the potential to affect all 81 r...
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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to employee an infection control preventionists to oversee the infection prevention control program. This has the potential to affect all 81 residents living in the facility.
Findings include:
On 6/21/22 at 9:53 AM, V1, Administrator, stated V3, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), was the Infection Control Preventionist (ICP).
On 6/21/22 at 2:04 PM, V3, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated she was not the ICP for the facility, and was not responsible for Infection Control. V3 stated she was the ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing), and stepped down from the position. V3 stated she started the education, but did not complete it. V3 stated she helped V2, previous Director of Nursing, who was the ICP. V3 stated V3 no longer works at the facility. V3 stated she is not aware of who the Infection Control Preventionist is.
On 6/21/22 at V6, Regional Nurse, provided documentation of COVID positive resident in facility, with current isolation.
On 6/21/22, 6/22/22, 6/23/22, and 6/27/22, upon entry and exit to the facility, no signs or posting of positive COVID in facility.
The Facility Line List, provided by V6, Regional Nurse, on 6/21/22, was incorrect and not up to date.
The facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program, dated 2019, documents Policy: 7.The facility will designate one or more individual(s) as the infection preventionist(s) (IP)(s) who is responsible for the facility's IPCP. b. Is qualified by education, training, experience or certification. c. Works at least part-time at the facility. d. Has completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.
The Resident Census and Condition of Residents Form (CMS 672), dated 06/21/2022, documents there are 81 residents living in the facility.