ARCADIA CARE ON THE HILL

555 WEST CARPENTER, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702 (217) 525-1880
For profit - Corporation 251 Beds ARCADIA CARE Data: November 2025 3 Immediate Jeopardy citations
Trust Grade
0/100
#327 of 665 in IL
Last Inspection: July 2024

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

Overview

Arcadia Care on the Hill has received a Trust Grade of F, which indicates significant concerns about the quality of care provided. Ranking #327 out of 665 facilities in Illinois places it in the top half, but the low grade suggests that many issues need to be addressed. The facility is currently on an improving trend, having reduced its number of issues from 12 to 4 over the past year. Staffing is a weak point, with only 1 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 40%, which is lower than the state average, indicating some staff stability. However, there have been serious incidents, such as a critical failure to administer the correct medication to a resident in distress, resulting in hospitalization, and another instance where a resident with severe cognitive impairment was left unsupervised for an extended period, raising significant safety concerns.

Trust Score
F
0/100
In Illinois
#327/665
Top 49%
Safety Record
High Risk
Review needed
Inspections
Getting Better
12 → 4 violations
Staff Stability
○ Average
40% turnover. Near Illinois's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
Penalties
✓ Good
$57,030 in fines. Lower than most Illinois facilities. Relatively clean record.
Skilled Nurses
⚠ Watch
Each resident gets only 11 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Illinois. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
Violations
⚠ Watch
40 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Overall Rating
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Staff Levels
★★★☆☆
3.0
Care Quality
★★★☆☆
3.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2024: 12 issues
2025: 4 issues

The Good

  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record
  • Staff turnover below average (40%)

    8 points below Illinois average of 48%

Facility shows strength in fire safety.

The Bad

2-Star Overall Rating

Below Illinois average (2.5)

Below average - review inspection findings carefully

Staff Turnover: 40%

Near Illinois avg (46%)

Typical for the industry

Federal Fines: $57,030

Above median ($33,413)

Moderate penalties - review what triggered them

Chain: ARCADIA CARE

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

The Ugly 40 deficiencies on record

3 life-threatening 2 actual harm
Sept 2025 2 deficiencies 2 IJ (1 facility-wide)
CRITICAL (J) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Deficiency F0760 (Tag F0760)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to provide a resident in a crisis condition the correct ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to provide a resident in a crisis condition the correct medication for 1 of 6 residents (R5) reviewed for medication errors in the sample of 50. This failure resulted in the R5 not receiving his Glucagon when needed resulting in his blood sugar dropping to a critical low and being transferred to the hospital and subsequently admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).The Immediate Jeopardy began on 9/10/25, when V6, Registered Nurse (RN), failed to appropriately respond to an emergent medical event, when R5 displayed symptoms of medical distress and presented with a blood glucose level of 33. V6 failed to follow physician's order of administering Baqsimi (Glucagon) for low blood sugar, and instead disassembled prefilled Epinephrine and Narcan cartridges, combining pieces of both medication cartridges, and administered Epinephrine injection nasally. On 9/16/25 at 2:15 PM, V1, Administrator, and V2, Director of Nursing (DON), were notified of the Immediate Jeopardy. The surveyor confirmed by interview, observation, and record review, the Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 9/17/25, but noncompliance remains at a Level 2 because additional time is needed to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the in-service training. The Findings Include:R5's admission Record, dated 9/11/25, documents R5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis of: Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hypoxemia, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM), End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dependent on Dialysis, Hypertension (HTN), anxiety disorder, and schizoaffective disorder.R5's Care Plan, dated 4/1/25, documents R5 has Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Neuropathy. Interventions: Diabetes medication as ordered by doctor. Monitor/document for side effects and effectiveness, Monitor/document/report PRN any s/sx (signs/symptoms) of hypoglycemia: Sweating, tremor, increased heart rate (Tachycardia), pallor, nervousness, confusion, slurred speech, lack of coordination, staggering gait, Monitor/document/report PRN (as needed) any s/sx of hyperglycemia: increased thirst and appetite, frequent urination, weight loss, fatigue, dry skin, poor wound healing, muscle cramps, abdominal pain, Kussmaul breathing, acetone breath (smells fruity), stupor, or coma.R5's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R5 is cognitively intact and is dependent on staff for most Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). R5's Physician Order, dated 7/23/25, documents Baqsimi one pack nasal powder 3 MG (milligram)/dose (Glucagon) 1 pump in nostril as needed for low blood sugar. May repeat in 15-minutes.R5's Medication Administration Record (MAR)-Treatment Administration Record (TAR), dated September 2025, does not document that Baqsimi One Pack Nasal Powder 3 MG/Dose (Glucagon) was given to R5. There is no documentation of R5 receiving Narcan or Epinephrine (Epi).R5's SBAR (situation, background, assessment, and recommendation) Note, dated 9/10/25 at 8:08 AM, documents in part, Situation: The Change in Condition (CIC)/s reported on this CIC Evaluation are/were: Altered mental status. At the time of evaluation resident/patient vital signs and blood sugar were:- Blood Pressure: BP 120/70 - 9/10/25 at 8:09 AM,- Pulse: P 70 - 9/10/25 at 8:09 AM, Pulse Type: Regular- RR (respiratory rate): R 18 - 9/10/25- Temp: T 97 - 9/10/25 - Pulse Oximetry: O2 97.0 % - 9/10/25 Method: Oxygen via Nasal Cannula- Blood Glucose: BS 49.0 - 9/10/25 at 7:50 AM.Relevant medical history is: COPD Diabetes. Code Status: Full Code. Resident/Patient is on: Hypoglycemic medication(s)/Insulin. Outcomes of Physical Assessment: Positive findings reported on the resident/patient evaluation for this change in condition were:- Mental Status Evaluation: Altered level of consciousness (hyperalert, drowsy but easily aroused, difficult to arouse)- Neurological Status Evaluation: Altered level of consciousness (hyperalert, drowsy but easily aroused, difficult to arouse)Nursing observations, evaluation, and recommendations are:Primary Care Provider Feedback: Primary Care Provider responded with the following feedback:A. Recommendations: send for eval.On 9/11/25 at 11:05 AM, V6, Registered Nurse (RN), stated, I went in to see (R5) yesterday morning to check his blood sugar and he was lethargic, would only respond by opening his eyes when his name was called. His blood sugar was 49 at that time so I gave him some Ensure to drink, then got him some Glucagon spray from the E-Kit (Emergency Kit) and gave that to him. I then rechecked (R5's) blood sugar and it had dropped and was now reading 33. I called 911 to transport (R5) to the hospital. I do not recall giving (R5) anything else, including any injections. (V27, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) was the other nurse helping me with (R5).On 9/11/25 at 11:55 AM, V27, LPN, stated, (V6) asked me to come help her with (R5) and that she needed the E-Kit. I went and got the E-Kit and handed her a long tube-looking thing and a nasal spray. I saw her take out the long tube looking thing, then put the top from the nasal spray on the long tube thing and she gave it to (R5) in his nose. I did not give any drugs. If that was an Epi Pen, then yes, I handed it to her and that was my fault. I did an incident report, reported it to the NP (Nurse Practitioner) and the DON (Director of Nursing).On 9/11/25 at 1:41 PM, V28, Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMTP), stated, When we arrived at the facility, we had a male unresponsive with a blood sugar of 42. We started an IV (intravenous catheter) and administered D10. When we were moving him from his bed to our stretcher, we found an Epi Pen with a Narcan nasal spray cap on top of it. When I asked the nurse about it, she said she gave him Glucagon. I had two other firefighters look at it and they both verified that it was an Epi Pen. Again, the nurse stated that she knew she gave Glucagon. We put the resident on the stretcher and left the facility and took him to the ER (emergency room). Upon our arrival to the ER, the resident was slightly more alert to verbal stimuli, and his glucose was up to 136. I told the ER and my EMS director about the Epi Pen, and they were going to report it.R5's Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Report, dated 9/10/25, documents in part: Arrived on scene, made entry into the facility and into pt (patient) room to find male pt lying in bed unresponsive. Nurse states pt is diabetic and his blood sugar was low. Nurse states she gave pt internasal glucagon and placed him on a non-rebreather mask with 15 LPM (liters per minute) of O2 (oxygen). No staff is bedside with pt upon arrival. ALS (advanced life support) had arrived first on scene. Obtained blood glucose level via finger prick method. Value of 42. Started 18g (gauge) angiocath in pt left hand and flushed with saline before locking and securing with Tegaderm. Pt skin is warm and clammy at this time. Started 250 ML (milliliter) bag of D10% (glucose solution) using macro drip tubing. While D10 is infusing, pt is moved to the stretcher from his bed using bed sheet and assistance from FD (fire department). While moving pt, an Epi Auto Injector pen is found in pt. bed. Placed on top was the nasal piece used for internasal Narcan. When staff nurse was asked why the Epi pen was in the bed, she stated that it was Glucagon, and she had administered it in an attempt to raise pt glucose level. Pen was handed to FD for confirmation. FD also confirmed that pen is an Epi pen and not Glucagon. Nurse continues to argue that it is Glucagon, and it must have been placed in the wrong spot, and she did not confirm before administration.On 9/11/25 at 9:50 AM, V24, Master Social Work (MSW)/Licensed Social Worker (LSW), stated I was working yesterday when (R5) arrived in the ER. The EMS guys gave us an Epi Pen that had a Narcan Cap from a intranasal administration unit on top of it and was told that the nurse at the facility gave this to (R5). The EMS told the ER staff that (R5) was unresponsive upon their arrival to the facility, they gave some D10 solution to raise his glucose and upon arrival to the ER, (R5) was awake, alert but still groggy. (R5) was admitted to the ICU for observation.On 9/11/25 at 12:05 PM, V6, RN, stated, I have to tell you what happened. I lied to you earlier. (V27) handed me the Epi Pen and Glucagon Nasal Spray and I did not even look at them to see what they were. I put the cap on the pen and tried to give it to (R5). Honestly, I don't even know if he got any of it. So much was going on at that time and the next thing I know, EMS was here and took over. I did give the EMS guys the Epi Pen and Nasal Spray. I'm not that familiar with these types of drugs. This was my first med error, and I feel horrible, especially about lying about it.On 9/11/25 at 2:40 PM, V2, DON, stated, There are tackle boxes with emergency medications in it, including Epi Pens, Narcan, and Baqsimi Nasal Powder. The nurses would grab this for emergency situations.On 9/15/25 at 10:25 AM, V3, LPN, stated, If I found a resident who was unresponsive, I would check their blood sugar, look for orders, and grab the medication that you put up their nose. I can't think of the name of it right now, but if I see it, I will know what it is. It is kept in the tackle box E-Kit. I would not give Epi because it is not an allergic reaction, nor would I give Narcan because it is not an overdose.On 9/15/25 at 10:30 AM, V11, LPN, stated If I found one of my residents unresponsive, I would check their vital signs and blood sugar. If the blood sugar is low and they are not able to take something by mouth, I would go to the E-Kit and get the Glucagon nasal spray and administer it to them to get their blood sugar up. I would not give Epi for something like this because it is not an allergic reaction.On 9/11/25 at 2:10 PM, V2 stated I would expect the nurses to use the five rights of medication administration and follow the physician orders.On 9/15/25 at 10:50 AM, V2 brought in an Epi Pen and a Narcan Nasal Spray and attempted to demonstrate how V6 was administering R5's medication. V2 stated I doubt that he got any of the medication the way she put this together. I feel this is simply incompetent nursing.V2's Investigation, dated 9/11/25, documents Nursing Description: Nurse called into room and found resident's blood sugar to be 39. Blood sugar was retaken and decreased to 33. Nurse then went to medication room to obtain Glucagon nasal spray and Narcan nasal spray was given in error. Immediate action taken: NP was made aware of the Epi spray being given. VS-120/70, 70, 18, 97.0. Nursing stayed with resident and 911 called to transport resident to ER via stretcher. Resident was alert leaving the unit. V2 stated she is not finished with the investigation and will be in-servicing the nurses.On 9/15/25 at 2:13 PM, V29, Physician/Medical Director, stated I was only notified of (R5's) hypoglycemic episode and that he was sent to the hospital. No one mentioned to me that he was not given his glucose and was given something else. I have standing orders for Glucagon to be given and that should have been given. When told of V6 giving R5 an Epi Pen with the Narcan top and spraying up R5's nose, V29 stated Oh my God, that is unbelievable. I have never heard of such a thing. This could have been detrimental to (R5) and could have been fatal to him. He didn't get his Glucagon that was ordered, and his glucose could have continued to drop. This is truly unbelievable; the lack of competency could have subsequently determined (R5's) outcome, which could have been death in this case. I would expect the Nurse to administer medications as per my orders, and per appropriate route.According to the NIH - National Library of Medicine; Nursing Rights of Medication Administration - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560654/. Nursing Rights of Medication Administration: Nurses have a unique role and responsibility in medication administration, in that they are frequently the final person to check to see that the medication is correctly prescribed and dispensed before administration. It is standard during nursing education to receive instruction on a guide to clinical medication administration and upholding patient safety known as the ‘five rights' or ‘five R's' of medication administration. The five traditional rights in the traditional sequence include: Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Route, Right Time, and Right Dose.According to the NIH - National Library of Medicine; SCOPE OF PRACTICE - Nursing Fundamentals - NCBI Bookshelf at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK610819. The Scope of Practice refers to services a trained health professional is deemed competent to perform and permitted to undertake according to the terms of their professional nursing license. Nursing scope of practice provides a legal framework and structured guidance for activities that practical nurses and registered nurses can perform based on their nursing license. Nurses must also follow standards when providing nursing care. Standards are set by several organizations, including your state's Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association (ANA), agency policies and procedures, and federal regulators. These standards help guide nursing actions with the intent that safe, competent care is provided to the public. Nursing Process: The nursing process is a critical thinking model based on a systematic approach to client-centered care. Nurses use the nursing process to perform clinical reasoning and make clinical judgments when providing client care. The nursing process is based on the Standards of Professional Nursing Practice established by the American Nurses Association (ANA). These standards are authoritative statements of the actions and behaviors that all registered nurses (RNs), regardless of role, population, specialty, and setting, are expected to perform competently. Education: The registered nurse seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking. Quality of Practice: The registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice. Resource Stewardship: The registered nurse utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, financially responsible, and judiciously used.According to the NIH - National Library of Medicine; Nursing Rights of Medication Administration - Stat Pearls - NCBI Bookshelf at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/book/NBK/560654/ documents in part Nursing Rights of Medication Administration. Nurses have a unique role and responsibility in medication administration, in that they are frequently the final person to check to see that the medication is correctly prescribed and dispensed before administration. It is standard during nursing education to receive instruction on a guide to clinical medication administration and upholding patient safety known as the ‘five rights' or ‘five R's' of medication administration. The five traditional rights in the traditional sequence include: Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Route, Right Time, and Right Dose. The Facility's Medication Administration Policy, dated 10/2024, documents in part Administration of Medications: Medications must be administered in accordance with a Physician's order, e.g., the Right Medication, Right Dosage, Right Route, and Right Time. The Immediate Jeopardy that began on 9/10/25 was removed on 9/17/25 when the facility took the following actions to remove the Immediacy: 1. All nurses were educated on the use of Emergency Medications by V2, DON, on 9/11/25.2. Any nurses that are not available in person have been contacted via phone. If not reachable, will be educated prior to taking shift by DON or designee.3. 9/15/2025, V2, DON, V30, LPN, and V31, RN, ADON reviewed the incident.4. 100% Nursing staff has been educated on the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyper glycemia by V2, DON, and V31, RN, ADON on 9/15/25.5. Any nurses that are not available in person have been contacted via phone. If not reachable, will be educated prior to taking shift by DON or designee.6. On 09/10/ 2025 NP was notified of the change in condition and MD notified of the resident being hypoglycemia and being sent to ER.7. V6 and V27 educated on ensuring right medication and dose prior to medication administration by V2, DON, on 9/15/25. 8. All nursing staff educated on the 5R's of medication administration by V2, DON, on 9/15/25.9. V6 and V27 were educated and completed competent in medication administration on Narcan, Epinephrine, and Baqsimi on 9/15/25.10. 100% of nursing staff was educated on medication administration on 9/15/25.11. DON or Designees will audit medication administration 2 times a week for 3 months. This began on 9/15/25.12. DON or Designee will audit 3 residents 2 times weekly to ensure blood sugar are within normal limit per MD orders for 3 months this began on 9/15/25.13. The emergency kits and the cart will be audit weekly to ensure educational material is in place. This started on 09/15/25. This will be on going for 3 month and review in our QA meeting. This will be monitor by ADON or designee.14. ADHOC QA completed with IDT regarding Policy and procedure on 9/15/25.15. QA to review policy and procedure as part of Quality Assurance Process; next QA meeting.16. This will be on going for 3 months.
CRITICAL (L) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Deficiency F0658 (Tag F0658)

Someone could have died · This affected most or all residents

⚠️ Facility-wide issue

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure competency of the Professional Nursing staff for 1 of 6 (R5)...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure competency of the Professional Nursing staff for 1 of 6 (R5) reviewed for Professional Standards in the sample of 50. This failure has the potential to affect all 128 Residents residing in the facility.The immediate jeopardy began on 9/10/25, when V6, Registered Nurse (RN), failed to appropriately respond to an emergent medical event, when R5 displayed symptoms of medical distress and presented with a blood glucose level of 33. V6 failed to follow physician's order of administering Baqsimi (Glucagon) for low blood sugar, and instead disassembled prefilled Epinephrine and Narcan cartridges, combining pieces of both medication cartridges, and administered Epinephrine injection nasally. On 9/16/25 at 2:15 PM, V1, Administrator, and V2, Director of Nursing (DON), were notified of the Immediate Jeopardy. The surveyor confirmed by interview, observation, and record review, the Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 9/17/25, but noncompliance remains at a Level 2 because additional time is needed to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the in-service training. The Findings Include: R5's admission Record, dated 9/11/25, documents R5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis of: Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hypoxemia, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM), End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dependent on Dialysis, Hypertension (HTN), anxiety disorder, and schizoaffective disorder.R5's Care Plan, dated 4/1/25, documents R5 has Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Neuropathy. Interventions: Diabetes medication as ordered by doctor. Monitor/document for side effects and effectiveness, Monitor/document/report PRN any s/sx (signs/symptoms) of hypoglycemia: Sweating, tremor, increased heart rate (Tachycardia), pallor, nervousness, confusion, slurred speech, lack of coordination, staggering gait, Monitor/document/report PRN (as needed) any s/sx of hyperglycemia: increased thirst and appetite, frequent urination, weight loss, fatigue, dry skin, poor wound healing, muscle cramps, abdominal pain, Kussmaul breathing, acetone breath (smells fruity), stupor, or coma.R5's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R5 is cognitively intact and is dependent on staff for most ADLs. R5's Physician Order, dated 7/23/25, documents, Baqsimi one pack nasal powder 3 MG (milligram)/dose (Glucagon) 1 pump in nostril as needed for low blood sugar. May repeat in 15-minutes.R5's Medication Administration Record (MAR)-Treatment Administration Record (TAR), dated September 2025, does not document Baqsimi One Pack Nasal Powder 3 MG/Dose (Glucagon) was given to R5. There is no documentation of R5 receiving Narcan or Epinephrine (Epi).R5's SBAR (situation, background, assessment, and recommendation) Note, dated 9/10/25 at 8:08 AM, documents in part, Situation: The Change in Condition (CIC)/s reported on this CIC Evaluation are/were: Altered mental status. At the time of evaluation resident/patient vital signs, weight and blood sugar were:- Blood Pressure: BP 120/70 - 9/10/25 at 8:09 AM,- Pulse: P 70 - 9/10/25 at 8:09 AM, Pulse Type: Regular- RR (respiratory rate): R 18 - 9/10/25- Temp: T 97 - 9/10/25 - Pulse Oximetry: O2 97.0 % - 9/10/25 Method: Oxygen via Nasal Cannula- Blood Glucose: BS 49.0 - 9/10/25 at 7:50 AM.Relevant medical history is: COPD Diabetes. Code Status: Full Code. Resident/Patient is on: Hypoglycemic medication(s)/Insulin. Outcomes of Physical Assessment: Positive findings reported on the resident/patient evaluation for this change in condition were:- Mental Status Evaluation: Altered level of consciousness (hyperalert, drowsy but easily aroused, difficult to arouse)- Neurological Status Evaluation: Altered level of consciousness (hyperalert, drowsy but easily aroused, difficult to arouse)Nursing observations, evaluation, and recommendations are:Primary Care Provider Feedback: Primary Care Provider responded with the following feedback:A. Recommendations: send for eval.On 9/11/25 at 11:05 AM, V6, Registered Nurse (RN), stated, I went in to see (R5) yesterday morning to check his blood sugar and he was lethargic, would only respond by opening his eyes when his name was called. His blood sugar was 49 at that time so I gave him some Ensure to drink, then got him some Glucagon spray from the E-Kit (Emergency Kit) and gave that to him. I then rechecked (R5's) blood sugar and it had dropped and was now reading 33. I called 911 to transport (R5) to the hospital. I do not recall giving (R5) anything else, including any injections. (V27, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) was the other nurse helping me with (R5).On 9/11/25 at 11:55 AM, V27, LPN, stated, (V6) asked me to come help her with (R5) and that she needed the E-Kit. I went and got the E-Kit and handed her a long tube-looking thing and a nasal spray. I saw her take out the long tube looking thing, then put the top from the nasal spray on the long tube thing and she gave it to (R5) in his nose. I did not give any drugs. If that was an Epi Pen, then yes, I handed it to her and that was my fault. I did an incident report, reported it to the NP (Nurse Practitioner) and the DON (Director of Nursing).On 9/11/25 at 12:00 PM, V26, NP, stated, I was just getting to the facility when EMS was taking (R5) out. (R5) had his eyes open when he left here. V27 then came and told me that (V6) gave (R5) Epi by accident. I do not see how they could have given the Epi with a Glucagon Nasal Spray cap on it. (R5) probably did not even get it, which is why his blood sugar never went up for them. It was a med error and a mistake.On 9/11/25 at 1:41 PM, V28, Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMTP), stated, When we arrived at the facility, we had a male unresponsive with a blood sugar of 42. We started an IV (intravenous catheter) and administered D10. When we were moving him from his bed to our stretcher, we found an Epi Pen with a Narcan nasal spray cap on top of it. When I asked the nurse about it, she said she gave him Glucagon. I had two other firefighters look at it and they both verified that it was an Epi Pen. Again, the nurse stated that she knew she gave Glucagon. We put the resident on the stretcher and left the facility and took him to the ER (emergency room). Upon our arrival to the ER, the resident was slightly more alert to verbal stimuli, and his glucose was up to 136. I told the ER and my EMS director about the Epi Pen, and they were going to report it.R5's Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Report, dated 9/10/25, documents in part: Arrived on scene, made entry into the facility and into pt (patient) room to find male pt lying in bed unresponsive. Nurse states pt is diabetic and his blood sugar was low. Nurse states she gave pt internasal glucagon and placed him on a non-rebreather mask with 15 LPM (liters per minute) of O2 (oxygen). No staff is bedside with pt upon arrival. ALS (advanced life support) had arrived first on scene. Obtained blood glucose level via finger prick method. Value of 42. Started 18g (gauge) angiocath in pt left hand and flushed with saline before locking and securing with Tegaderm. Pt skin is warm and clammy at this time. Started 250 ML (milliliter) bag of D10% (glucose solution) using macro drip tubing. While D10 is infusing, pt is moved to the stretcher from his bed using bed sheet and assistance from FD (fire department). While moving pt, an Epi Auto Injector pen is found in pt. bed. Placed on top was the nasal piece used for internasal Narcan. When staff nurse was asked why the Epi pen was in the bed, she stated that it was Glucagon, and she had administered it in an attempt to raise pt glucose level. Pen was handed to FD for confirmation. FD also confirmed that pen is an Epi pen and not Glucagon. Nurse continues to argue that it is Glucagon, and it must have been placed in the wrong spot, and she did not confirm before administration.On 9/11/25 at 9:50 AM, V24, Master Social Work (MSW)/Licensed Social Worker (LSW), stated, I was working yesterday when (R5) arrived in the ER. The EMS guys gave us an Epi Pen that had a Narcan Cap from a intranasal administration unit on top of it and was told that the nurse at the facility gave this to (R5). The EMS told the ER staff that (R5) was unresponsive upon their arrival to the facility, they gave some D10 solution to raise his glucose and upon arrival to the ER, (R5) was awake, alert but still groggy. (R5) was admitted to the ICU for observation.On 9/11/25 at 12:05 PM, V6, RN, stated, I have to tell you what happened. I lied to you earlier. (V27) handed me the Epi Pen and Glucagon Nasal Spray and I did not even look at them to see what they were. I put the cap on the pen and tried to give it to (R5). Honestly, I don't even know if he got any of it. So much was going on at that time and the next thing I know, EMS was here and took over. I did give the EMS guys the Epi Pen and Nasal Spray. I'm not that familiar with these types of drugs. This was my first med error, and I feel horrible, especially about lying about it.On 9/11/25 at 2:40 PM, V2, DON, stated, There are tackle boxes with emergency medications in it, including Epi Pens, Narcan, and Baqsimi Nasal Powder. The nurses would grab this for emergency situations.On 9/15/25 at 10:25 AM, V3, LPN, stated, If I found a resident who was unresponsive, I would check their blood sugar, look for orders, and grab the medication that you put up their nose. I can't think of the name of it right now, but if I see it, I will know what it is. It is kept in the tackle box E-Kit. I would not give Epi because it is not an allergic reaction, nor would I give Narcan because it is not an overdose.On 9/15/25 at 10:30 AM, V11, LPN, stated, If I found one of my residents unresponsive, I would check their vital signs and blood sugar. If the blood sugar is low and they are not able to take something by mouth, I would go to the E-Kit and get the Glucagon nasal spray and administer it to them to get their blood sugar up. I would not give Epi for something like this because it is not an allergic reaction.On 9/15/25 at 10:50 AM, V2, DON, brought in an Epi Pen and a Narcan Nasal Spray and attempted to demonstrate how V6 was administering R5's medication. V2 stated, I doubt that he got any of the medication the way she put this together. I feel this is simply incompetent nursing.On 9/15/25 at 2:13 PM, V29, Physician/Medical Director, stated, I was only notified of (R5's) hypoglycemic episode and that he was sent to the hospital. No one mentioned to me that he was not given his glucose and was given something else. I have standing orders for Glucagon to be given and that should have been given. When told of V6 giving R5 an Epi Pen with the Narcan top and spraying up R5's nose, V29 stated, Oh my God, that is unbelievable. I have never heard of such a thing. This could have been detrimental to (R5) and could have been fatal to him. He didn't get his Glucagon that was ordered, and his glucose could have continued to drop. This is truly unbelievable; the lack of competency could have subsequently determined (R5's) outcome, which could have been death in this case. I would expect the Nurse to administer medications as per my orders, and per appropriate route.On 9/11/25 at 2:10 PM, V2, DON, stated, I would expect the nurses to use the five rights of medication administration and to follow physician orders.V2's Investigation, dated 9/11/25, documents, Nursing Description: Nurse called into room and found resident's blood sugar to be 39. Blood sugar was retaken and decreased to 33. Nurse then went to medication room to obtain Glucagon nasal spray and Narcan nasal spray was given in error. Immediate action taken: NP was made aware of the Epi spray being given. VS-120/70, 70, 18, 97.0. Nursing stayed with resident and 911 called to transport resident to ER via stretcher. Resident was alert leaving the unit. V2 stated she is not finished with the investigation and will be in-servicing the nurses.The Facility's Registered Nurse Job Description, dated 10/2024, documents in part The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare and Administer medications as ordered by the physician. Qualifications: Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.According to the NIH - National Library of Medicine; SCOPE OF PRACTICE - Nursing Fundamentals - NCBI Bookshelf at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK610819. The Scope of Practice refers to services a trained health professional is deemed competent to perform and permitted to undertake according to the terms of their professional nursing license. Nursing scope of practice provides a legal framework and structured guidance for activities that practical nurses and registered nurses can perform based on their nursing license. Nurses must also follow standards when providing nursing care. Standards are set by several organizations, including your state's Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association (ANA), agency policies and procedures, and federal regulators. These standards help guide nursing actions with the intent that safe, competent care is provided to the public. Nursing Process: The nursing process is a critical thinking model based on a systematic approach to client-centered care. Nurses use the nursing process to perform clinical reasoning and make clinical judgments when providing client care. The nursing process is based on the Standards of Professional Nursing Practice established by the American Nurses Association (ANA). These standards are authoritative statements of the actions and behaviors that all registered nurses (RNs), regardless of role, population, specialty, and setting, are expected to perform competently. Education: The registered nurse seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking. Quality of Practice: The registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice. Resource Stewardship: The registered nurse utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, financially responsible, and judiciously used.The Immediate Jeopardy that began on 9/10/25 was removed on 9/17/25 when the facility took the following actions to remove the Immediacy:1. All nurses were educated on the use of Emergency Medications by V2, DON, on 9/17/25.2. Any nurses that are not available in person have been contacted via phone. If not reachable, will be educated prior to taking shift by DON or designee.3. 9/15/25 V2, DON, V30, LPN, and V31, RN, ADON reviewed the incident.4. 100% Nursing staff has been educated on the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyper glycemia by V2, DON, and R31, RN, ADON on 9/17/25.5. Any nurses that are not available in person have been contacted via phone. If not reachable, will be educated prior to taking shift by DON or designee.6. On 9/10/25 NP was notified of the change in condition and MD notified of the resident being hypoglycemia and being sent to ER.7. V6 and V27 educated on ensuring right medication and dose prior to medication administration by V2, DON, on 9/17/25. 8. The monthly refresher will begin on 9/23/25 at our all-staff meeting.9. All nursing staff educated on the 5R's of medication administration by V2, DON, on 9/17/25.10. V6 and V27 were educated and completed competent in medication administration on Narcan, Epinephrine, and Baqsiumi on 9/17/25.11. 100% of nursing staff was educated on medication administration on 9/17/25.12. DON or Designees will audit medication administration 2 times a week for 3 months. This began on 9/17/25.13. DON or Designee will audit 3 residents 2 times weekly to ensure blood sugar are within normal limit per MD orders for 3 months this began on 9/17/25.14. DON or designee will perform an audit to ensure all emergency was handled correctly. This started on 9/17/25. This will be ongoing for 3 months and reviewed in our QA meeting.15. The emergency kits and the cart will be audit weekly to ensure educational material is in place. This started on 9/17/25. This will be on going for 3 month and review in our QA meeting. This will be monitor by ADON or designee.16. ADHOC QA completed with IDT regarding Policy and procedure on 9/15/25.17. QA to review policy and procedure as part of Quality Assurance Process; next QA meeting.18. This will be on going for 3 months.
Jun 2025 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent falls in 1 of 3 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 provide adequate supervision to prevent falls in 1 of 3 residents (R2) reviewed for falls in the sample of 6. Findings include: 1-R2's Face Sheet documents R2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction, lack of coordination, and reduced mobility. R2's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documented R2 was cognitively intact, ambulated with wheelchair, and was dependent for toileting. R2's Undated Care Plan documents R2 is at risk for falls and is dependent for toileting. R2's Fall Risk assessment dated [DATE] documented R2 was at risk for falls. R2's 5/9/25 Progress Note by V25, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), documents, Writer entered room and noted resident lying on the bathroom floor next to toilet. Resident had BM (bowel movement) on the toilet and floor. Resident was assessed for injuries, vs (vital signs) taken, cleaned up dressed and continues visiting with family. Resident denies pain or hitting head. Family was sitting in room at the time of the fall. Family alerted writer to room to assist resident off floor. R2's Fall Investigation by V25, on 5/9/25 documents, Writer was alerted to residents room by family after resident had fallen off toilet. On 6/20/25 at 9:50 AM, V25 stated V17, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), stepped out of R2's room while she was on the toilet. On 6/20/25 at 10:14 AM, V17 was not available by phone. On 6/13/25 at 1:03 PM, V2, Director of Nursing (DON) stated V17 stepped out of R2's room while she was toileting to give her privacy, and she fell with family in the room. On 6/20/25 at 9:04 AM, V1, Administrator, stated R2 had family visiting on 5/9/25. V17 told R2's family to let her know when R2 was finished toileting. V17 then stepped out of R2's room, and R2 fell. The Facility's Fall Prevention Program Policy revised 5/2022 documents, Residents who require staff assistance will not be left alone after being assisted to bathe, shower, or toilet.
May 2025 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide supervision for 1 of 1 residents (R3) reviewed for supervisi...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide supervision for 1 of 1 residents (R3) reviewed for supervision in the sample of 7. This failure resulted in R3 leaving the facility going to liquor store obtaining alcohol and being sent by ambulance to the hospital for evaluation. Findings include: 1. On 4/23/2025 at 3:52PM V1, Administrator stated R3 is alert and orientated. V1 stated R3 knows he is supposed to sign out. V1 stated R3 took his wonder guard off. V1 stated the police found R3 at 3:00PM and took him to the hospital. V1 stated R3's family or family friend will sign R3 out and take R3 out in community. V1 stated he was last seen in the building around 1 PM. V1 stated R3 had been drinking. V1 stated the facility did not know R3 was gone. On 4/23/2025 at 4:20PM R3 stated he got an attitude yesterday and left. R3 stated, all my folks have passed away and I am only one left. R3 stated he walked about 13 miles. R3 stated he walked over by Clear Lake and was sitting on a bench when police found him. R3 stated he bought vodka at the grocery store. On 4/23/2025 at 4:34PM V1 stated there is a delay in the doors closing at the entrance and R3 got out between the doors. V1 stated R3 does not go out on his own, someone comes in and signs him out. V1 stated rounds are made every 2 hour and staff were just rounding when they got the call. V1 stated they did not know R3 was gone from the facility. On 4/28/2025 1:34PM V8, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) stated he was working the day R3 left the facility. V8 stated he worked the day shift came in at 6 and left at 2:00PM. V8 stated he gets to facility at 5:30 am. V8 stated he was CNA for R3 on 4/22/2025. V8 stated when he came on shift R3 was in bed with covers on. V8 stated the last time he saw R3 on his shift was when he took his lunch in around 1:15PM. V8 stated R3 is always wandering around. V8 stated when R3 wants to go somewhere, he goes. V8 stated he has done 2-3 times before. V8 stated he does not think wander guard is appropriate because R3 knows what he is doing. V8 stated R3 needs to be somewhere where his needs can be met. V8 stated R3 is very slick and knows what is going on. On 4/29/2025 at 2:29PM V7, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) stated she was on duty on 4/22/2025 when R3 went out of building. V7 stated it was around 3:00PM when police called, and officer asked if R3 lived at the facility and was informed the R3 was with the police. V7 stated the officer reported he was found sitting down by the liquor store 709 East Clear Lake. V7 stated the officer stated R3 would be going to the hospital to be checked out. V7 stated R3 did not have a wander guard in place. V7 stated R3 told her he cut his wander guard off. V7 stated she had not seen R3 leave the facility but R3 always wanting to go smoke. 4/29/2025 at 10:45AM V12, Activities stated she works the front desk at times to relieve staff. V12 stated she has not seen R3 exit out the front door. V12 stated she has seen R3 hanging around the front door. On 4/29/2025 at 11:00AM V13, Activities stated she has not witnessed R3 walk out the front door. V13 stated she has observed R3 standing in area by front door watching people enter and exit. On 4/29/2025 at 11:30am V1 stated R3 did not return to the facility until around 7:30pm with a family friend. V1 stated she was at the facility when R3 returned. On 4/29/2025 at 2:02 PM City police department dispatch stated a call came in at 3:46pm of elderly gentlemen on bench on Clear Lake and [NAME] City Avenue. On 4/30/2025 at 12:15PM V10, receptionist stated if R3 is downstairs in reception area he will wander around. V10 stated has never seen R3 attempt to exit. On 5/1/2025 at 1:41PM V14, physician stated R3 is cognitively intact and should be able to go out in the community. V14 stated R3 will get drunk. R3's progress notes dated 4/22/2025 at 16:30PM documents R3 left the facility without following facility protocol, he returned to the facility approx. 19:30 with friend. R3's Emergency Department (ED) record documents dated 4/22/2025 documents service date/time 4/22/2025 at 17:13pm and discharge service date and time as 4/22/2025 at 19:10PM. R3's ED record documents R3 was brought to the emergency department by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) after they found R3 wandering around in public. Record documents R3 reportedly eloped from his nursing facility and went to the liquor store and got himself a pint of 40 proof vodka. The report documents R3 reported he drank about half of the pint and was out on a walk looking for something to eat when the ambulance found him and brought him to the hospital. R3's report document alert and orientated to person, place time and situation. No focal neurological deficits observed. Report documents medical decision making rationale: presentation concerning for elderly gentleman who has eloped from his nursing home to drink. Report documents 4/22/2025 at 18:58PM patient facility has been contacted and willing to take R3 back. Report documents R3 has a friend with him in the department who is comfortable transporting him. Report documents R3 is able to ambulate appropriately and is eating occult tray without difficulty, and is alert orientated and answering questions appropriately. Will discharge back to the facility. Report document stable and R3 given educational materials on alcohol abuse. R3's progress notes dated 4/22/2025 at 19:15 documents R3 is on q 15 minutes checks. R3's progress notes dated 4/23/2025 at 13:58 documents the Interdisciplinary team (IDT) and R3 placed on 1:1 due to him leaving unsupervised. R3's notes document R3 stated, I removed the ankle device from my leg. R3's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R3 is cognitively intact with a Brief Interview Mental Status (BIMS) of 14. R3's Wander Risk Scale dated 2/28/2025 documents score of 9 (9-10 at risk to wander) R3's undated exit seeking profile documents medical alerts: cognitive impairment. R3's ss-elopement/unauthorized leave risk review dated 11/29/2024 documents a score or 1 (combined 6 or more points indicates possible elopement risk) R3's SS-Elopement/Unauthorized Leave Risk Reviews dated 2/25/2025 documents a score of 7 (a combined score of 6 or more points indicates possible elopement risk) R3's risk reviews documents R3 is an elopement risk with goal not to leave facility unattended. R3's risk review documents intervention to identify pattern of wandering: is wandering purposeful, aimless, or escapist? Is looking for something? Does it indicate the need for more exercise? Intervene as appropriated, intervention; wander alert. R3's SS-Elopement/Unauthorized Leave Risk Review dated 4/22/2025 documents a score of 11 (a combined score of 6 or more indicates at risk to elope). R3's risk review documents an elopement risk/wanderer with goal will not leave the facility unattended. Risk review interventions; identify pattern of wandering: is wandering purposeful, aimless, or escapist? Am I looking for something: Does it indicate the need for more exercise? Intervene as appropriate with intervention: Wander Alert R3's Care Plan dated 11/27/2024 documents R3 is an elopement risk, have a wonder guard on right ankle. R3's care plan documents the following interventions: 12/15/2024 staff to keep door alarms on as per facility policy, provide safe, structured daily routine and environment to decrease/prevent wandering, observe for thirst, hunger, pain, discomfort or need for toileting frequently and provide needed assistance, encourage to do simple exercises, encourage participation in simple activities, complete elopement risk assessments upon admission if triggered by wandering risk assessment then upon quarterly, with significant changes in condition and/or prn, wander guard to right ankle. 4/23/2025 1:1 supervision On 5/5/2025 at 9:37AM V1, Administrator stated the facility does not have a policy on making rounds every 2 hours. V1 stated it is expected and standard of care for the facility. The facility policy Management of Missing Resident, Elopement, and Risk Reduction Strategies dated last revised 04/2023 documents policy guidelines: The facility strives to promote resident safety and protect the rights and dignity of the residents. The policy documents the facility maintains a process to assess all residents for risk for elopement, implement risk reeducation strategies for those identified as an elopement risk, and institute measure for resident identification at time of admission. The policy defines elopement- is the ability of a cognitively impaired resident, who is not capable of protecting himself or herself from harm, to successfully leave the facility unsupervised and unnoticed and who may enter into harm's way. The policy defines wandering as refers to a cognitively impaired resident's ability to move about inside the facility aimlessly, but often without clear purpose and without regard to ones personal safety. The policy fails to define elopement/ wandering for a cognitively intact person. The policy documents the preadmission evaluation process includes a wandering and elopement history and whether the resident can safely be cared for at the facility. The policy documents an Elopement Risk Assessment is completed on all residents at time of admissions, quarterly and with any increase in exit seeking or wandering behaviors. The policy documents a facility approved risk evaluation tool or scoring system is utilized and the evaluation is based on various risk factors that may precipitated and elopement event, the risk tool includes a defined parameter which, when reached, indicates and increased risk and prompts strategies, as described below. The policy documents the risk evaluation and new resident observation addresses the resident's mobility and psychologically, behavioral, physical and cognitive functions. specific risk factors may include: a history of wandering prior to admission or finding the resident lost in the facility after admission. Details of the wandering history may include when the wandering occurs, if more common during daytime or night time hours, the usual traffic pattern, if purposeful (e.g. need for food, toileting, exercise), if exit seeking and other triggers such as pain, noise or odors. Problems noted in the resident's adjustment to the facility such as stating a desire to go home, looking for children, attempting to attend functions that are based on past schedule. Interference with risk reduction strategies, including an expressed displeasure with wander bracelet or an attempt to remove it. Behavior problems, including those where the resident is not easily redirected or managed when he or she is agitated or aggressive. The policy documents actual wandering behavior, including exit seeking (the resident is intent on leaving the unit or facility, looking for exits, and hovering exits waiting for the opportunity to leave with someone, or pushing on a door) The policy documents risk reduction measures as interventions that may be used for residents identified as high risk for elopement include: a. frequent monitoring of the resident's whereabouts to assure he or she remains in the facility (e.g. every 15 minute checks 1:1 monitoring) b. room placement close to common areas such as the nurse's station and away from exits. c. promoting activities that are in full view of staff members d. alternative activities to maintain the interest level of the wanderer e. implementation of wander bracelet or other electronic alert systems f. transfer to a more suitable or more secured unit/facility, if necessary g. notification by nurse to physician and family for changes in behavior, such as increasing insistence or attempts to leave. h. environmental controls such as: the physical plant is secured to minimize the risk of elopement through a. functional alarm system for egresses and stairwells b. safety locked or keypad entry that restrict access to dangerous areas c. restricted window openings to six inches to allow for ventilation but prevent resident exit d. elevator controls (if multi-story equipped) e. adaptation of the environment with way finding cues and landmarks; brightly lit uncluttered paths with rest areas (indoors/outdoors); decorations that provide positive distractions and also act as deterrents. The policy documents additional resident and family involvement and education. Verification of control systems; if an electronic surveillance system is in place, door alarms are tested weekly( at a minimum) for proper functioning and the testing is documented, door alarm codes are changed routinely, resident electronic monitoring sensors(e.g. bracelets/pendants) are checked every shift for placement and daily for proper functioning and documented in the resident record, Treatment Administration Record< Medication Administration Record, or a specifically designed log, a signing sign out system is implemented , which requires responsible parties to sign resident out when leaving and noting and expected return time. The policy documents creation of elopement risk binder for each resident at risk to include a close up photograph taken on the day of admission, one photograph is maintained in resident record and one is placed in the elopement risk binder, with a description of the resident (e.g. height, weight, hair and eye color), which can be provided through any resident face sheet, and is maintained at the reception desk or facility accessible designated area The policy documents photographs are updated as required to reflect changes in a resident's appearance and at least annually. The policy documents a verification process is conducted to determine the location of each resident after a fire/elopement drill, resident activity, outing etc. The policy documents when a resident has been found the administrator or designee notifies all stat, search teams, police, hospitals friends and family that resident has been located, the resident's care plan is updated including: additional measures such as an electronic monitoring device if not in current use, 15 minute safety checks or 1:1 supervision, request to transfer to a more secure facility determined by continues need for supervision, if the resident is placed on an increased supervision, safety checks are documented in the resident record each shift for the duration of the increased supervision, a missing resident form is completed, and all staff involved sign the form, the form is forwarded to the regional nurse consultant and regional director of operations policy documents documentation of all elopement attempt and events are documented in the resident record to include circumstances and precipitating factors, interventions utilized to return the resident to the unit, resident response to interventions, results of the evaluation upon the resident return and the condition of the resident, care rendered, incident report, indicating when resident returned and condition of the resident, complete a new elopement risk assessment, additional risk reduction strategies implemented, plan of care updated to reflect resident specific safety concerns and interventions. review and update elopement risk binder.
Oct 2024 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Notification of Changes (Tag F0580)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to notify Power of Attorney (POA) of change in condition for 1 of 3 res...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to notify Power of Attorney (POA) of change in condition for 1 of 3 residents (R2) reviewed for change of condition in the sample of 4. Findings include: 1. On 10/28/2024 at 10:29 AM, V3, R2's POA (Power of Attorney) stated she was not aware R2 was placed on an antibiotic and being treated for pneumonia until the facility notified her R2 was being sent out to the hospital on [DATE]. On 10/28/2024 at 11:00AM V1, Administrator stated R2's POA stated to V1 when she was notified R2 was sent to the hospital, she had not been made aware R2 was placed on an antibiotic for pneumonia. V1 stated V4, Registered Nurse (RN) stated she did not notify the POA of change in R2's condition. R2's chest x-ray report dated 10/21/2024 at 15:13 documents impression: right basilar opacity by one view, correlate clinically for atelectasis, chronic scarring, and/or pneumonia. R2's progress notes dated 10/21/2024 at 21:28 documents Xray services called with positive chest x-ray findings. R2's progress notes documents new order for Doxycycline 100 Milligrams (MG) twice a day (BID) for 10 days. R2's progress notes do not document POA notified of change in condition. On 10/29/2024 at 10:10AM V6, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) stated POA/family are to be notified of any change in condition of resident. The facility policy Physician-Family Notification-Change in condition, dated revised 11/2018 documents the purpose is to ensure medical care problems are communicated to authorized designee and family/responsible party in a timely, efficient and effective manner. The policy documents the facility will notify the resident's legal representative or an interested family member when there is a significant change in a resident's physical, mental, or psychosocial status (i.e., a deterioration in health condition or clinical complications); a need to alter treatment significantly.
Jul 2024 6 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Tube Feeding (Tag F0693)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to provide tube feedings according to the facility polic...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to provide tube feedings according to the facility policy, including the proper labeling of the tube feeding, and the correct positioning of the resident during care for 1 of 2 residents (R58) reviewed for proper tube feeding in the sample of 57. The Findings include: R58's Face Sheet, undated, documents R58 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with the diagnosis of Cerebral Infarction with Monoplegia, Dysphagia, Aphasia, Gastrostomy, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Hypertension, Atherosclerotic Heart Disease, Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease, and Major Depressive disorder. R58's Care Plan, dated 7/7/24, documents R58 has an ADL (Activities of Daily Living) self-care/mobility performance (functional abilities) deficit that may fluctuate with activity throughout the day related to Hemiplegia, Limited Mobility. Interventions: R58 receives all nutrition per tube feedings. R58 requires tube feeding related to dysphagia. Interventions: Check for tube placement and gastric contents/residual volume per facility protocol and record, R58 is dependent with tube feeding and water flushes. See MD orders for current feeding orders, needs the HOB (head of bed) elevated 45 degrees during and thirty minutes after tube feed, monitor/document/report PRN (as needed) any s/sx (signs/symptoms) of: Aspiration- fever, SOB (shortness of breath), tube dislodged, infection at tube site, self-extubating, tube dysfunction or malfunction, abnormal breath/lung sounds, abnormal lab values, abdominal pain, distension, tenderness, constipation or fecal impaction, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, dehydration, provide local care to G-Tube site as ordered and monitor for s/sx of infection, RD (Registered Dietitian) to evaluate quarterly and PRN, monitor caloric intake, estimate needs, make recommendations for changes to tube feeding as needed. R58's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R58 has a severe cognitive impairment and is dependent on staff for all ADLs. R58 is always incontinent of both bowel and bladder. R58's Physician Order (PO), dated 6/6/24, documents, Enteral Feed, every shift for Nutritional Supplement Jevity 1.2 at 55 ML hour continuously. R58's PO, dated 2/6/24, documents, Enteral Feed, five times a day 150 ML water flush 5x daily. R58's PO, dated 1/16/24, documents, Enteral Feed, every shift Enteral - Elevate Head of bed at least 30 Degrees during feeding, any medication administration, and for 30 minutes after feeding. R58's PO, dated 1/16/24, documents, Change intermittent administration set every 24 hours. Every night shift. R58's PO, dated 1/16/24, documents, Enteral Feed, every shift Enteral - Check Tube Placement before Feeding, Flush and Meds. On 7/15/24 at 11:28 AM, R58 was lying in bed with tube feeding seen infusing at 55 ML (milliliter)/hour. Tube feeding bottle was labeled with R58's name and is dated 7/14/24 at 11:00 AM. There is a new bottle spiked with new tubing hanging besides that bottle but is not started. This new bottle does not have a label with name, room number, or a date written on it. It does have a rate of 65 ML/hour written on it, which is not what R58's is supposed to be running at. On 7/15/24 at 3:20 PM, R58 still has same bottle of tube feeding infusing at 55 ml/hr. The bottle appears empty with the last of the tube feeding in the tubing going into pump. The same full bottle was seen hanging next to the old bottle, and is still unlabeled, with no name or date and has not been started. On 7/16/24 at 9:20 AM, R58's tube feeding was seen infusing at 55 ML/hour with the same spiked unlabeled bottle that was hanging all day on 7/15/24. This bottle was not labeled with a name, or date, with 65 ML/hour written on it. This bottle was started during evening or night shift on 7/15/24. On 7/17/24 at 9:00 AM, R58 lying in bed with tube feeding infusing at 55 ML/hour, appears to have a new bottle hanging that is labeled with R58's name, date of today 7/17/24 at 7:00 AM, with approximately 900 ML left in bottle. On 7/17/24 at 9:05 AM, V10, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated, When I changed the bottle this morning, the one that was hanging was not labeled and was empty. I hung a new bottle this morning and flushed the tube. If I ever found a spiked bottle of tube feeding without a label indicating when it was spiked, I would throw it out because I would not know when it was spiked or how long it was hanging there. We have to put the resident's name, date and time it was spiked, and the rate it is infusing. On 7/18/24 at 9:34 AM, V25, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and V26, CNA, provided peri-care to R58. R58 had tube feeding infusing at 55 ML/Hour during care. R58's head of bed (HOB) was lowered for care, and R58 was turned to left and right side, and then the HOB was raised after care was completed. The tube feeding was not stopped during care. On 7/18/24 at 9:40 AM, V26, CNA, stated, We don't touch the tube feeding machine, the nurses have to take care of it. We told (V1, Administrator) that we were going to do R58's peri-care, and no one came to shut it off. We didn't know that we have to shut the pump off while we lower the HOB and do resident care. On 7/18/24 at 9:45 AM, V28, LPN, stated, I did not know that the CNAs were going in to do peri-care on (R58). If they would have told me, I would have shut off the tube feeding. They know better. On 7/18/24 at 9:20 AM, V2, Director of Nursing (DON), stated, The nurses are required to put the date and time the tube feeding bottle was spiked, along with the resident information. If there was a bottle that was spiked and did not have a label indicating when it was spiked, that bottle should be discarded and not used. On 7/18/24 at 11:43 AM, V1, Administrator, stated, The CNAs should let the nurse know before they are going to do care on any resident on tube feeding so the pump can be shut off. The Facility's Gastrostomy Tube-Feeding and Care Policy, dated 8/3/20, documents Procedure: 3. Label container with resident's name, flow rate, date and time. 5. Position resident on his/her back with head elevated to minimal 30 degrees and preferable 45 degrees. Storage and Handling of Formula: Record date/time formula is opened. Cover opened, unused formula in refrigerator. Discard opened, unused ready-to-feed formula after 48 hours (record date and time of opening). Discard unused reconstituted formula after 24 hours (record date and time of mixing). Hang Time: A. Closed system: a. Formulas in closed systems can safely hang for 24-48 hours. Follow manufacturer's recommendations and instructions for use. b. Record date/time container is hung.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0760 (Tag F0760)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on record review and interview the facility failed to administer medications according to physicians' orders for one of 3 (R263) residents reviewed for medications in the sample of 57. Findings...

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Based on record review and interview the facility failed to administer medications according to physicians' orders for one of 3 (R263) residents reviewed for medications in the sample of 57. Findings include: R263's face sheet dated 7/18/2024 documents admit date of 7/5/2024. R263 has diagnosis of intracerebral bleed, Alzheimer's, and Atrial fibrillation. R263's physicians admitting orders from hospital dated 7/5/2024 documents Seroquel 25mg half tab every day and Seroquel 25mg daily at bedtime. R263's admitting orders at facility dated 7/5/2024 document Seroquel 25mg half tab daily at bedtime for depression. Start Date 07/05/2024 at 8pm, D/C (discontinue) Date 07/11/2024, and Seroquel 25mg tab daily at bedtime dated 7/5/2024. R263's medication administration record dated 7/2024 documents that Seroquel 25mg half tab was administered at 8pm along with Seroquel 25mg at 8pm on the dates of 7/6/2024, 7/7/2024, 7/8/2024, 7/9/2024 and 7/10/2024. On 7/17/2024 at 10:00am V7 (Assistant Director of Nursing) stated she had noticed when she was doing the consents that the orders on R7's Seroquel were not right. V7 stated she thought the doses had been switched and she corrected medication administration times for the doses. V7 stated she was not aware R7 had received a total of 37.5mg at Seroquel at bedtime and that would be a medication error. V7 stated, I will follow the process for medication errors now. V7 stated that according to the medication administration record that R7 received 37.5 mg of Seroquel for the dates of 7/6/2024, 7/7/2024, 7/8/2024, 7/9/2024 and 7/10/2024 instead of the doctor ordered 25mg. V7 stated on 7/11/2024 the order was corrected so R7 started receiving the Seroquel 12.5mg at 0800 and the Seroquel 25mg at 8pm. On 7/17/2024 at 10:10am V2 (Director of Nursing) stated R7 receiving 37.5mg of Seroquel at 8pm instead of the doctor ordered 25mg at bedtime was considered a med error and the facility will follow the policy for med errors. The facility provided a not dated policy titled, Medication Administration General Guidelines which documents medications are to be administered per doctor's order.
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 interview, observation, and record review the facility failed to accommodate smoking needs for 4 of 4 (R14, R47, R61, a...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation, and record review the facility failed to accommodate smoking needs for 4 of 4 (R14, R47, R61, and R97) residents reviewed for accommodation of needs in the sample of 57. The findings include: 1. R14's care plan documented R14 requires assistance with transfers r/t (related to): Old CVA / MVA (cerebrovascular / motor vehicle accident) with limited use of left side. This plan of care is documented as being initiated on 04/23/2019 with interventions as follow: Teach me to transfer to: -bed -chair -toilet with a sit to stand and 1 staff per his request. R14 care plan also included that has a physical and psychological addiction to nicotine/smoking and smoking routine. Significant extended disruptions in smoking routine may cause physical and psychosocial/ behavioral disturbance. The Date Initiated for this area is 12/03/2020. R14's MDS (minimum data set) completed on 7/5/2024 documented R14 being cognitively intact with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating he is cognitively intact. On 7/16/24 at 1:28 PM (V11) CNA, stated R14 broke his wheelchair due to the way he leans, arches backward and slumps to the left side. V11 CNA stated they are waiting on a new wheelchair, but it has to be a special kind to fit his needs. V11 CNA stated that V1 should be working on getting this done. V11 stated R14 has staff come to work with him on positioning and range of motion but he refuses it and only cares about being able to get out and smoke. On 07/17/24 at 9:08 AM R14 seen sitting in a wheelchair right outside the dining room. The wheelchair has one foot rest on the right side so R14 can prop his left foot on top of without sliding off. R14 is on top of two seat cushions. R14 stated he had to stay in bed all day yesterday because they did not get him a new wheelchair. R14 stated it's not good to stay in bed all day and he didn't like it. R14 stated he did not get to smoke at all yesterday either. R14 stated they usually give him three smoke breaks a day for 6 minutes at a time and that is not very much time at all. 2. On 07/16/2024 at 10:00 AM, R47 stated that smokes breaks are too short, they are only allowed 1 cigarette and the staff stays out only for 6 minutes. R47 also stated that it makes him feel like he is locked up. R47's MDS, dated [DATE], documented that his cognition was intact. 3. On 07/15/24 at 11:08 AM, R61 stated, We are told we can have 1 cigarette and we have 6 minutes to smoke it and that is all we get. R61 was given 1 cigarette and it was lit by staff. Once R61 completed smoking his cigarette, he asked for another one and was told by an unknown staff member, that he only gets one. R61 stated, See, I told you so. R61's MDS, dated [DATE], documented that his cognition was intact. 4. On 7/16/2024 at 9:45 AM, R97 stated that when he goes outside to smoke, he is allowed 1 cigarette and he has 6 minutes to smoke it. R97 also stated that he would like to be able to smoke more than 1 cigarette when he is allowed to go out. On 7/16/2024 at 11:05 AM, R97 was being taken out to smoke by staff. There were approximately 5 to 6 residents outside to smoke during this time. R47 was allowed 1 cigarette and was taken back inside the facility when he was finished with it. On 7/16/2024 at 3:05 PM, R97 was being taken out to smoke by staff. There were approximately 6 residents outside to smoke. R97, was given 1 cigarette, it was lit by the staff. R47 stated that he would like a 2nd cigarette but was not heard by the staff and the staff took him back inside. On 7/16/2024 at 3:25 PM, V31, Activity Director, stated that the residents are allowed 1 cigarette and that they have 6 minutes to smoke it and that the 20 minutes is documented on the Smoking Times, document. R97's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], documented his cognition was intact. The Facility's document, Smoking Times, undated, documented, 2nd floor 9:15 AM-9:40 AM, 3rd Floor 9:50-10:10 AM, 2nd Floor 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM, 3rd Floor 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM, 2nd Floor 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM, 3rd Floor 3:30 PM-3:50 PM, 2nd floor 6:00 PM-6:20 PM, 3rd floor 6:30 PM-6:50 PM. On 7/18/24 at 11:50 AM, V1, Administrator, stated the residents are allowed to smoke more than 1 cigarette, but they figured 1 cigarette takes about 6 minutes to smoke. V1 stated, We also can't take everyone out at once and if they smoke more than 1 or 2 cigarettes, and they have to buy their own cigarettes, they would run out before they can get more money to buy more.
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** Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to provide timely and complete incontinent care, includi...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to provide timely and complete incontinent care, including hand hygiene, and glove changes, for 4 of 5 residents (R4, R25, R58, R97) reviewed for incontinent care in the sample of 57. 1. R25's Face Sheet, undated, documents R25 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), irritable bowel syndrome with Diarrhea, and Major Depressive Disorder. R25's Care Plan, dated 6/11/24, documents R25 has a bowel/ bladder incontinence related to disease process MS, Impaired Mobility, Physical limitations. Interventions: 12/14/21 Remove peri-wash from bedside table and encourage to call for assistance, apply barrier cream after each incontinent episode, check and change Q (every) 2-3 Hours and PRN (as needed), clean peri-area with each incontinence episode, complete bowel and bladder assessment upon admission, quarterly and as needed, encourage fluids during the day to promote prompted voiding responses, ensure call light is within reach and answer promptly, monitor and document intake and output as per facility policy, monitor skin and report any areas of breakdown, monitor/document for s/sx (signs/symptoms) UTI (Urinary Tract Infection): pain, burning, blood tinged urine, cloudiness, no output, deepening of urine color, increased pulse, increased temp, urinary frequency, foul smelling urine, fever, chills, altered mental status, change in behavior, change in eating patterns, toilet before and after meals, upon rising in the AM and before bed at night. R25's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R25 is cognitively intact and is dependent on staff for toileting and all other ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). R25 is frequently incontinent of both bowel and bladder. On 7/15/24 at 11:18 AM, R25 seen lying in bed, stated she's been here for eight years, is incontinent and will let staff know when she's wet/soiled. R25 stated she does get cleaned up, but she usually has to wait between a half hour to an hour before staff will clean her up. On 7/16/24 at 10:15 AM, R25 seen lying in bed, stated she is wet now and has been all morning. R25 stated that no one has checked on her or cleaned her up yet today. R25 stated they don't usually clean her up until right before lunch. R25 stated that is the norm here and she is used to it by now. R25 stated she always feels cold when she is wet and waiting for staff to clean her up. On 7/16/24 at 11:05 AM, V11, CNA, and V12, CNA, entered to provide peri-care to R25. V11 tucked R25's saturated brief between her legs, used the same pair of gloves and got a wet washcloth from the basin of water with peri-wash poured into it, wiped under the abdominal fold of R25, then using the same gloves, got a dry washcloth and dried the abdominal fold. V11 used the same soiled gloves and got a wet washcloth out of the clean water basin and wiped R25's right groin, then got a dry washcloth and dried R25's groin. Still using the same gloves, got another wet washcloth from the water basin and wiped R25's left groin, then got a dry cloth and dried it. V11 used same gloves again to get a wet washcloth from water basin and wiped once down the middle of R25's vagina, got dry washcloth and dried it. V11 doffed her gloves, walked to the restroom, and turned the sink water on, then returned to the bedside within five seconds with dry hands. It did not appear that V11 washed her hands. V11 then donned new gloves and obtained a wet cloth from the water basin and wiped R25's left buttocks, got dry cloth and dried her, then using same gloves, V11 got wet cloth from the water basin and wiped between R25's legs from front to back, including the anal area, got dry cloth and dried R25. V11 doffed her gloves and again walked to restroom and returned within seconds with dry hands, donned gloves, and put a clean incontinence pad and clean brief down on the bed. R25 was turned to her left side and V12 removed the soiled linen/brief from under R25. R25's buttocks were slightly reddened. V12 obtained a wet cloth from the water basin, and wiped R25's right buttock, dried it, then applied barrier cream to R25's buttocks, rolled R25 back to her back and applied barrier cream to abdominal fold, and other skin folds. R25 sat in a saturated incontinent brief for extended amount of time prior to CNAs entering to clean her up. Both CNAs failed to change gloves once soiled and failed to do hand hygiene between the glove changes. V11 contaminated the clean water by putting her soiled gloves into the basin multiple times. 2. R58's Face Sheet, undated, documents R58 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE], with the diagnosis of Cerebral Infarction with Monoplegia, Dysphagia, Aphasia, Gastrostomy, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Hypertension, Atherosclerotic Heart Disease, Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease, and Major Depressive disorder. R58's Care Plan, dated 7/7/24, documents R58 has an ADL (Activities of Daily Living) self-care/mobility performance (functional abilities) deficit that may fluctuate with activity throughout the day related to Hemiplegia, Limited Mobility. Interventions: R58 receives all nutrition per tube feedings. It continues R58 requires tube feeding related to dysphagia. Interventions: Check for tube placement and gastric contents/residual volume per facility protocol and record, R58 is dependent with tube feeding and water flushes. See MD orders for current feeding orders, needs the HOB (head of bed) elevated 45 degrees during and thirty minutes after tube feed, monitor/document/report PRN (as needed) any s/sx (signs/symptoms) of: Aspiration- fever, SOB (shortness of breath), tube dislodged, infection at tube site, self-extubating, tube dysfunction or malfunction, abnormal breath/lung sounds, abnormal lab values, abdominal pain, distension, tenderness, constipation or fecal impaction, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, dehydration, provide local care to G-Tube site as ordered and monitor for s/sx of infection, RD (Registered Dietitian) to evaluate quarterly and PRN, monitor caloric intake, estimate needs, make recommendations for changes to tube feeding as needed. R58's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R58 has a severe cognitive impairment and is dependent on staff for all ADLs. R58 is always incontinent of both bowel and bladder. On 7/18/24 at 9:34 PM, V25, CNA, and V26, CNA, provided peri-care to R58. Supplies at bedside, including a basin of water. V25 got a wet washcloth from basin of water, sprayed it with peri-wash, then wiped once down the middle of R58's vagina, then got another wet washcloth from the basin of water and wiped R58's left groin, which showed feces on the cloth. V25 got another wet washcloth from basin of water and wiped R58's right groin, also showing feces on the cloth. R58 was rolled to her right side and V25 got two wet washcloths from the basin of water and wiped R58's anal area showing feces. V25 used the same gloves and got another wet cloth and washed R58's buttocks, then got a clean pad and brief and put then on bed. R58 was rolled to her left side, while V26 pulled the soiled linen and brief out from under R58 and then R58 was rolled back to her back side, V25 got a towel and dried R58's groins and pubic area, then fastened the brief. R58 was covered with a sheet, and the head of the bed elevated. There was incomplete cleaning of the peri area during this care, along with contaminating the clean water by putting soiled gloves into the water to obtain a wet washcloth. On 7/18/24 at 11:42 AM, V1, Administrator, stated I would expect staff to provide timely and complete incontinent care to the residents. I would expect staff the dry the residents after cleaning and to fold the washcloth/towel to clean areas if using the same cloth to wipe the resident. I would expect the staff to do hand hygiene before, during glove changes, and after resident care. I would expect staff to change their gloves when soiled and going from soiled areas to clean areas. I would expect staff not to touch items in the resident's room while wearing soiled gloves. The facility's Incontinent Care Policy, dated 4/20/21, documents Incontinent resident will be checked periodically in accordance with the assessed incontinent episodes or approximately every two hours and provided perineal and genital care after each episode. Procedure: 2. Perform hand hygiene and put on non-sterile gloves. 4. Soap one cloth at a time to wash genitalia using a clean part of the cloth for each swipe. In the female, separate labia, wash with strokes from top downward (with gloved hand), each side separately with a clean cloth or clean area of the cloth. Keep labia separated with one hand. 6. Gently pat area dry with a towel from anterior to posterior. 9. Change gloves and perform hand hygiene. The facility's Glove Use-Nursing Policy, dated 1/31/18, documents 5. Gloves used for contact shall be removed and discarded after contact with each person, fluid item, or surface. 7. Hand hygiene will be performed after removing gloves. The facility's Hany Hygiene/Handwashing Policy, dated 1/10/18, documents Examples of when to perform hand hygiene (either alcohol-based hand sanitizer or handwashing): After contact with blood, body fluids or excretions, mucous membranes, non-intact skin, or wound dressings. After contact with inanimate objects (including medical equipment) in the immediate vicinity of the patient. If hands will be moving from a contaminated body site to a clean body site during patient care. After glove removal. 3. On 7/18/2024 at 9:18 AM, V29, CNA and V30, CNA, performed hand hygiene, donned gloves and gowns. V29 removed R4's soiled incontinent brief, cleansed bilateral groins and peri area but did not cleanse R4's thighs nor was the washed areas dried. R4 started to have a bowel movement and was covered up and given a glass of milk while the staff waited for her to finish having a bowel movement. Then at 9:45 AM, V29 and V30, both CNA's continued to perform incontinent care on R4. V29, CNA, washed R4 with no rinse peri wash and a wet wash cloth, cleansed front to back R4's perineum to her rectal area. R4's hips were cleansed, and both were not dried. R4's back of both thighs were not cleansed. V29 then applied peri guard ointment to R4's bottom. R4's Care Plan, dated 6/10/2022, documented, INCONTINENT: Check every 2-3 hours and as needed for incontinence. Wash, rinse and dry perineum. Change clothing PRN after incontinence episodes. R4's MDS, dated [DATE], documented R4 was rarely or never understood cognitively, was dependent upon staff for hygiene after toileting and was always incontinent of bowel and bladder. On 7/18/2024 at 10:00 AM, V29 and V30, both CNA's, stated that all areas should be cleansed and dried after incontinent care. On 07/18/24 at 11:50 AM, V1, Administrator, stated she would expect the staff to cleanse all areas while doing incontinent care and drying the resident after using the no rinse peri wash. 4. On 7/17/2024 at 9:40 AM, V17, CNA performed incontinent care on R97 using no rinse soap and wet wash cloths. V17, cleansed down R97's right thigh, right groin, then folded the washcloth and cleansed the left groin and thigh. These areas were dried with a towel and with a new wet wash cloth, V17, then pulled back the foreskin of R97's penis, cleansed the penis tip twice, and down the shaft several times without folding the wash cloth. These areas were dried with a towel. R97 was rolled onto his left side. V17, CNA then cleansed the right hip with a wet wash cloth, and cleansed the rectal area several times because R97 had a bowel movement. V17 did not dry R97's right hip and there were no rinse soap suds visible on R97's right hip. R97 was then rolled on to his right hip and incontinent care was completed. R97's Care Plan, dated 5/5/2023, documented, INCONTINENT: Check every 2-3 hours and as needed for incontinence. Wash, rinse and dry perineum. Change clothing PRN after incontinence episodes. R97's MDS, dated [DATE], documented that R97's cognition was intact, that he was always incontinent of his bowel and bladder and was dependent upon staff for hygiene after toileting.
CONCERN (F)

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

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to properly store, label and date raw poultry and food, and failed to properly sanitize dishware, cups and silverware. This failu...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to properly store, label and date raw poultry and food, and failed to properly sanitize dishware, cups and silverware. This failure has the potential to affect all 109 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: On 07/15/24 at 9:45 AM, in the 1st refrigerator reviewed, on the top shelf was a zip lock bag with thawed out chicken not dripping on to other foods but there were cups of juices underneath the top shelf. There was also a sandwich that was dated 7/5/24. In the 2nd refrigerator, there was a tray, with fruit in bowls, covered but not dated and there were cups of red, jelled like substance covered but not dated. On 7/15/2024 at 9:55 AM, the dish machine was checked. A staff member was asked to check the chlorine and it was. The Chlorine test strip was reading zero after the 10 sec contact time. The dishwasher was leaking water all over the floor, the temperature gauze, glass was broken, and it read 120F even during a rinse cycle. On 07/17/2024 at 1:55 PM, the thawed out chicken and sandwich that was dated 7/5/24 that was in the 1st refrigerator on 7/15/24 was still there. V15, Dietary Consultant, was made aware and stated that she would take care of it. V15 was also made aware of the undated fruit and Jello that was in the 2nd refrigerator on 7/15/24. V15 stated that yes, she saw that when she came in on Monday, an hour after it was found, and she corrected it at that time. V15 also stated that as far as the dishwasher not registering the chlorine, the chlorine was not pulling to the dish machine so that is why when the chlorine was checked on Monday, it was reading zero. V15 stated that she does not know for how long the chlorine dispenser was not working. Starting today (7/17/2024), they were using the manual ware washing which is they are running the dirty dishes through the dishwasher, then they are soaking it in the quintenary sanitizer and then letting the dishes air dry. V15 stated she was unaware of when the issues started with the dish washing machine. V15 stated that there should not had been thawed out chicken sitting on the top rack of the refrigerator and that they (the staff) know better than that. On 7/17/2024 at 3:00 pm, V15 stated that the facility does not have a policy for Manual dishware washing but in 2 weeks a new policy will go into effect. On 7/18/24 at 11:50 AM, V1, Administrator, stated that the thawed out chicken should have been dated and not on the top shelf. V1 stated that all food should be labeled and dated. V1 stated she was not sure when the chlorine dispenser for the dishwasher stopped working but they came in and fixed the dishwasher and it was working last night. The facility's policy, Food Storage (Dry, Refrigerated, and Frozen), undated, documented, A. all food items will be labeled. The label must include the name of the food and the date by which it should be sold, consumed or discarded. It continues, C. Discard food that has passed the expiration date, and discard food that has been prepared in the facility after seven days of storing under proper refrigeration. It continues, E. Store raw animal foods such as eggs, meat, poultry, and fish separately from cooked and ready to eat food. If they cannot be stored separately, place raw meat, poultry and fish items on shelves beneath cooked and ready to eat items. If multiple shelves are available, the raw animal food with the highest final cooking temperatures should be stored on the lowest level, i.e., poultry and stuffed foods. F. Raw animal foods such as eggs, meat, poultry and fish should be stored in drip proof containers. wrap food properly. Never leave any food item uncovered and not labeled. The facility's policy, Dishwashing: Machine Operation, undated, documented, 4. If the machine is found to be out of the acceptable range for either final rinse temperature or proper chemical sanitizing concentration, do not proceed to wash dishes. Empty dishwashing machine, check nozzles and empty bottom screen and restart the dishwashing machine. 5. After trouble shooting, if the dishwashing machine is not functioning, the employee should contact the Dining Services Manager or maintenance or outside vendor per facility per facility guidelines to coordinate repair. The dishwashing machine should be labeled out of service and not utilized until the dishwashing machine is repaired. 6. If the dishwashing machine cannot be repaired in a timely manner, the facility will utilize the manual dishwashing procedure (see Dishwashing: Manual Guidelines in this section). Paper goods may be used as a temporary measure until the dishwashing machine is repaired. The facility's Centers for Medicare/Medicaid application, dated 7/15/2024, documented that there were 109 residents residing in the facility.
CONCERN (F)

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

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to A. follow its policy in order to prevent the potential water borne ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to A. follow its policy in order to prevent the potential water borne illness. B. don Personal Protective Equipment when providing direct patient care for (R58) residents reviewed for Enhanced Barrier precautions. This failure has the potential to affect all 109 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: A. On 7/17/2024 at 12:45 PM, V20, Maintenance Director, stated there are unoccupied rooms on the 1st and 4th floor of the Facility. V20 stated he lets the water run once a month to flush the pipes. V20 stated he does not document this procedure and stated, I just have to do it. On 7/18/2024 at 9:52 AM, V1, Administrator stated there is construction taking place on the 4th floor of the Facility, changing out plumbing and knows V20 has been flushing the pipes. V1 stated, Maybe he needs to develop a log to document the procedure is being completed. The Facility's Policy Water Management Program for Prevention of Legionella Growth dated 6/30/2017 documents, Purpose: To identify and reduce the risk of Legionella growth and spread. Guidelines: Definition: Legionella is found naturally in [NAME] environments, like lakes and streams, but generally the low amounts in [NAME] do not lead to disease. Legionella can become a health problem in building water systems. To pose a health risk, Legionella first has to grow (increase in numbers). Then it has to be aerosolized so people can breathe in small, contaminated water droplets. It continues to document areas of potential risk include water heaters, shower heads, pipes, valves, fittings, and infrequently used equipment, including eyewash stations. It continues to document, Preventative maintenance will be performed as applicable: The following will be verified and documented at least once weekly: The domestic how water boiler/storage tanks verified to be set between 140-160 degrees F (Fahrenheit). Thermostat indicating the temper of water entering the circulating system at the mixing valve is 120 F or above. Eye wash stations will be inspected and flushed weekly. The Facility's Water System Assessment for Legionella Risk dated 8/17/2023 documents, in part, Risk Activities: Any areas not in use due to construction/remodeling? If yes, list specific areas & interventions: Yes, first floor and 4th floor are not i[n] use. It continues to document, Comments: Any areas of risk identified such as potential stagnation dead legs, etc? If yes, please describe below: Eye wash stations-Potential stagnation due to infrequent use- Intervention: Flush weekly x (times) 5 minutes. It further documents there are 4 eye wash stations and ice machines on the 2nd floor and kitchen. The Facility's CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services) form dated 7/15/2024 documents there are 109 residents residing in the Facility. B. R58's Face Sheet, undated, documents R58 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE], with the diagnosis of Cerebral Infarction with Monoplegia, Dysphagia, Aphasia, Gastrostomy, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Hypertension, Atherosclerotic Heart Disease, Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease, and Major Depressive disorder. R58's Care Plan, dated 7/7/24, documents R58 has an ADL (Activities of Daily Living) self-care/mobility performance (functional abilities) deficit that may fluctuate with activity throughout the day related to Hemiplegia, Limited Mobility. Interventions: R58 receives all nutrition per tube feedings. It continues R58 requires tube feeding related to dysphagia. Interventions: Check for tube placement and gastric contents/residual volume per facility protocol and record, R58 is dependent with tube feeding and water flushes. See MD (Medical Doctor) orders for current feeding orders, needs the HOB (head of bed) elevated 45 degrees during and thirty minutes after tube feed, monitor/document/report PRN (as needed) any s/sx (signs/symptoms) of: Aspiration- fever, SOB (shortness of breath), tube dislodged, infection at tube site, self-extubating, tube dysfunction or malfunction, abnormal breath/lung sounds, abnormal lab values, abdominal pain, distension, tenderness, constipation or fecal impaction, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, dehydration, provide local care to G-Tube site as ordered and monitor for s/sx of infection, RD (Registered Dietitian) to evaluate quarterly and PRN, monitor caloric intake, estimate needs, make recommendations for changes to tube feeding as needed. R58's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R58 has a severe cognitive impairment and is dependent on staff for all ADLs. R58 is always incontinent of both bowel and bladder. On 7/18/24 at 9:34 PM, V25, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and V26, CNA, provided peri-care to R58. Both CNAs entered R58's room without proper PPE on. There is a sign posted on the door indicating that R58 is on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). Peri-care was performed by both CNAs with no Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on. On 7/18/24 at 9:42 AM, V25, CNA, stated (R58) is on Enhanced Barrier Precautions to protect her from infections. I guess we were supposed to put a gown on, but we forgot. On 7/18/24 at 9:45 AM, V28, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated I did not know that the CNAs were going in to do peri-care on (R58). (R58) is also on EBP and the CNAs should have put PPE on when going in the room to do care on her. On 7/18/24 at 11:40 AM, V1, Administrator, stated I would expect all staff going into a resident room who is on EBP, to wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), including gown and gloves, when doing resident care. The facility's Enhanced Barrier Precautions sign documents Everyone Must: Clean their hands, including before entering and when leaving the room. Providers and Staff must also: Wear gloves and a gown for the following High-Contact Resident Care Activities: Dressing, Bathing/Showering, Transferring, Changing Linens, Providing Hygiene, changing briefs or assisting with toileting, Device care or use: Central line, urinary catheter, feeding tube, tracheostomy, Wound care: any skin opening requiring a dressing. Do not wear the same gown and gloves for the care of more than one person. The facility's Enhanced Barrier Precaution Policy, dated 4/8/24, documents Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) refer to an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms that employs targeted gown and glove use during high contact resident care activities. EBP are used in conjunction with standard precautions and expand the use of PPE to donning of gown and gloves during high-contact resident care activities that provide opportunities for transfer of MDROs to staff hands and clothing. Indwelling medical device examples include: Feeding Tubes, Central Lines, Urinary Catheters, Tracheostomies. EBP should be used for any residents who meet the above criteria, wherever they reside in the facility. For residents for whom EBP are indicated, EBP is employed when performing the following high-contact resident care activities, especially when care is being handled: dressing, bathing/showering, transferring, providing hygiene, changing linens, changing briefs or assisting with toileting, device care or use, wound care.
May 2024 1 deficiency 1 Harm
SERIOUS (G) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Incontinence Care (Tag F0690)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to timely treat a urinary tract infection (UTI) for 1 of 3 residents (R...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to timely treat a urinary tract infection (UTI) for 1 of 3 residents (R3) reviewed for catheter care in the sample of 7. This failure resulted in R3 having a delay in treatment for a urinary tract infection and being admitted to the intensive care unit for septic shock. Findings include: R3's Care Plan, dated 1/9/2024, documents, I have Indwelling Catheter due to Obstructive Uropathy. Monitor/record/report to MD for s/sx (signs and symptoms) UTI: pain, burning, blood tinged urine, cloudiness, no output, deepening of urine color, increased pulse, increased temp, Urinary frequency, foul smelling urine, fever, chills, altered mental status, change in behavior, change in eating patterns. R3's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], documents R3 was cognitively intact. R3 requires assistance from staff for activities of daily living (ADLs). R3's Physician Progress Note, dated 3/27/2024, written by V8, Urologist, documents, Chief Complaint Patient presents in office today for a cystoscopy with catheter in place. Subjective The patient is a [AGE] year-old man who was hospitalized in December because of a right femoral head fracture/fragmentation and subluxation of the medial aspect of the femoral head. The patient was unable to void, and his bladder has been managed with a Foley catheter since. Imaging has not revealed evidence of hydronephrosis. His creatinine on January 17, 2024, was 1.4 mg/dT. The patient has failed voiding trials. He is here for a cystoscopic exam. CYSTOSCOPY PROCEDURE: The patient was brought to the procedure room and placed on the table in the supine position. The penis and scrotum were prepped and draped in sterile fashion. The [NAME] flexible cystoscope was passed into the urethra and advanced to the bladder. The prostatic urethral mucosa had a normal appearance. There was no obstructing benign prostatic hyperplasia, and the bladder neck was widely patent. The bladder was loaded with debris and the cystoscopic exam was suboptimal. I was able to visualize had a normal appearance. Foley catheterization. The patient needs better care at his facility. We will submit an order to irrigate the bladder weekly and as needed thereafter. He will need to have monthly catheter exchanges. The patient is very disabled and looks as if he has failure to thrive. Cystoscopy showed wide open prostatic urethra and bladder neck. Bladder was FULL of debris and catheter tubing was very dirty. He needs better care. Please send an order to change the catheter bag and to irrigate the bladder through the Foley weekly and as needed. R3's Nurse's Note, dated 4/5/2024 at 8:53 PM, documents, Health Status Note Text: Res (Resident) said his catheter hurts. Dark, cloudy, yellow urine noted. Afebrile. Wife (V7) present and aware. Writer will notify MD (doctor) at this time. R3's Nurse's Note, dated 4/5/2024 9:01 PM, documents, Health Status Note Text: (V6, R3's Physician) is aware of dark, cloudy, yellow urine and gave orders: UA (urinalysis), CBC (complete blood count), CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel). R3 is aware and said he will tell his wife. Documentation from V8's Urology Office regarding communication to the facility documents 04/10/24 01:22pm, Patient has UTI. Bactrim DS Q (every)12 hrs. (hours) x 7 days. Change catheter in 5 days. 4/10/2024 at 2:58 PM Left message to return call back to office. R3's Nurse's Note, dated 4/12/2024 at 12:11PM, documents, Nurses Note Narrative: This nurse placed a call to AHA (lab) and inquired on the final results from UA was completed on 4/7/24. Associate told this nurse they were awaiting a call back from staff to see if we wanted them to complete the work up on the urine. This nurse told them absolutely and we were under the impression it was already being done due to the partial saying C+S (culture and sensitivity) to follow. Final results should be available tomorrow 4/13/24 and will need to be faxed to (V8, physician) office at (office number). R3's Urinalysis Lab Results, dated 4/13/2024, documents the specimen was collected on 4/7/2024 at 5:00 AM, Lab received 4/8/2024 at 7:20 PM and reported to the facility on 4/13/2024. The Report documented R3 had a urinary tract infection. Documentation from V8's Urology Office regarding communication to the facility documents, 4/16/2024 at 10:07 AM Left message to return call back to office. 4/17/2024 at 11:37 AM Left message to return call back to office, 3rd attempt. 4/18/2024 at 11:16 AM (Facility) on the line to speak with the nurse. He is a resident there. They are calling about UA results. Documentation continued 4/18/2024 at 7:13 PM Patient has UTI. Bactrim-DS Q12'hrs x 10 days., Change Foley catheter in 5 days. 4/19/2023 at 8:43 AM nurse has been made aware. Medication sent to pharmacy. R3's Nurse's Note, dated 4/19/2024 9:30 AM, documents, Order Note Text: The order you have entered Bactrim DS Tablet 800-160 MG (Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim) Give 1 tablet by mouth every 12 hours for bacterial infection for 10 Days Has triggered the following drug protocol alerts/warning(s): Drug to Drug Interaction The system has identified a possible drug interaction with the following orders: Losartan Potassium Oral Tablet 25 MG Give 25 mg by mouth one time a day related to ESSENTIAL (PRIMARY) HYPERTENSION (I10) Severity: Moderate Interaction: Coadministration of angiotensin II receptor antagonists and trimethoprim may increase the risk of hyperkalemia especially in the elderly. R3's Physician Order Sheet, not dated, documents 4/19/2024 Bactrim DS Tablet 800-160 MG (Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim) Give 1 tablet by mouth every 12 hours for bacterial infection for 10 Days. R3'S Medication Record (MAR), dated April 2024, documents R3 received the 1st dose of Bactrim on 4/19/2024 at 8PM. R3's Progress Note, dated 4/20/24 at 12:39 AM, documents INFECTION TYPE: Type or Infection: Urinary Tract infection urine. The Note documents TREATMENT/ ORDERS: (R3) is receiving Bactrim DS Tablet 800-160 MG,1 tablet by mouth every 12 Hours. changed foley. R3's Change in Condition Evaluation, dated 4/23/2024, documents R3 was experiencing a change in condition. R3's had abnormal vital signs, decrease food intake/inability to eat, urinary incontinence new or worsening, BP (blood pressure)114/62, P (pulse) 62, R (respirations) 16, T (temperature) 98.7, O2 Sat RA (room air) 94% obtained on 4/23/2024 at 11:14 AM. R3 had increase confusion, general weakness and need more assistance with ADLs, decline in ability to dress, eat and transfer. R3 had decreased urine output, poor urine flow with foley changed several times, frequent urinary issues. Pain to back, musculoskeletal, persistent back pain not responding to existing or progressive orders with no new abnormal neurological signs. Progressive or more frequent pain. R3's (Local Hospital) emergency room (ER) Notes, dated 4/23/2024, documents, Pt (Patient) arrives via EMS (Emergency Medical Service) from (facility) with reports of abnormal lab results of hgb (hemoglobin) of 7.7 drawn on 4/8/24. Pt also complains of lower abdominal pain. Pt has foley catheter in place. Hx (history) of UTI's. Pt BP found to be 80's/40's for EMS (Emergency Medical Services). Pt Aox4. Patient is a [AGE] year-old male with past medical history of CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) status post CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) and PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention), pacemaker implantation for second-degree AV block, CKD (chronic kidney disease) stage III baseline of 1.6, A-fib previously on Xarelto held for GI bleeding, thalassemia, COPD not on home oxygen, chronic Foley presented to the ER with suprapubic pain, weakness and decreased oral intake, found to have AKI (acute kidney injury), oliguric, likely prerenal/ATN (acute tubular necrosis) with metabolic acidosis, severe anemia with hemoglobin of 5 without any active signs of bleeding, lactic acidosis, elevated lipase with CT (computed tomography) scan showing acute Interstitial pancreatitis, hypoglycemia, sepsis secondary urinary tract infection versus pneumonia, received 2 L (Liters) of IV (intravenous) fluid along with 2 units of blood In the ER following which was started on pressers and ICU (Intensive Care Unit) was consulted. R3's Nurse's Notes, dated 4/23/2024 11:29 PM, documents, Narrative: resident admitted to (Local Hospital) in cardiac ICU (intensive care) with dx (diagnosis) septic shock. On 5/1/2024 at 12:54 PM V4, Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, stated since admission R3 has been in poor health. V4 stated R3 had multiple physicians. V4 stated R3 was receiving cancer treatments and had urinary issues. V4 stated R3 had a catheter and frequent urinary tract infections (UTI). V4 stated R3 was seeing V8, Urologist, for his urinary problems. V4 stated she works 3 to 4 days a week. V4 stated she is not sure when the urinalysis results came back. V4 stated when she got the results, she faxed them to V8's office. V4 stated she was off for a couple of days after. V4 stated when she noticed there hadn't been a response, she called V8's office and left a message with the receptionist needing an order for R3's UTI. V4 stated she did not speak with V8 or his nurse. V4 stated it is difficult to speak to and has never spoken directly to V8 or his nurse. V4 stated she has only spoken to the receptionist. V4 stated R3's urine always fluctuates. V4 stated sometimes it's clear and sometimes it dark. V4 stated R3 doesn't drink well and only takes sips. V4 stated R3 always have pain. V4 stated R3 is more worried about the bone pain. V4 stated she sent R3 out to the hospital on the 23rd. V4 stated R3 was pale, weak, talking in a whisper. V4 stated she has sent R3 to the hospital in the past and this is how he gets. V4 stated R3 was different than his normal. On 4/2/2025 AT 8:24 AM V8, Urologist, stated he is seeing R3. V8 stated he saw R3 on 3/27/2024 and performed a cystoscopy. V8 stated at time he felt R3 was poorly cared for and R3's bladder was loaded with debris. V8 stated at time he ordered Bactrim, monthly catheter change, irrigation for 5 days and as needed after. V8 stated he did receive the urinalysis results but not the culture. V8 stated from 4/10/2024 to 4/19/2024 his office made several attempts to contact the facility without success to give order for antibiotic therapy, catheter irrigations and catheter change at the next doctor's visit. V8 stated after several attempts over several days he reached out to the nurse practitioner. V8 stated he was informed on 4/23/2024 R3 had started antibiotic on the 19th and had a catheter change at the facility. V8 stated R3 having a delay in antibiotic therapy, the change in catheter prior to 5 days of therapy caused R3's current septic condition. V8 stated the purpose in the catheter being changed in his office was so the antibiotic had time to treat, and the irrigations would flush the debris out. V8 stated this reduce and prevents the risk for the infection to become systemic. V8 stated he feels when the catheter was changed, prior to treatment, this caused the infection to become systemic. On 5/6/2024 at 1:50 PM V11, CNA, stated she provides care to R3. V11 stated she is normally assigned to R3. V11 stated R3 had a catheter. V11 stated there were only small amounts in bag. V11 stated R3 would take small sips of drinks. V11 stated she encouraged R3 to eat and drink more but he would not. V11 stated V7 was here visiting every day. V11 stated V7 was nice and did not complain to her about anything with R3. V11 stated both R3 and V7 were very nice. On 5/6/2024 at 1:56 PM V3, Assistant Director of Nursing, stated she was aware of R3 having the urinalysis. V3 stated she noticed there were no results posted as 4/12/2024. V3 stated she contacted the lab to find out if they faxed the results. V3 stated she was informed the lab and had spoken with a nurse at the facility and was awaiting a return call for ok for culture. V3 stated at time she gave the ok for the culture. V3 stated she did not receive the culture results. V3 stated she left for vacation on the following day. On 5/8/2024 at 3:20 PM V12, Client Service from Laboratory, stated R3's urinalysis was faxed to the facility on 4/10/2024. V12 stated the facility also has access to the Emed lab website and can retrieve the results from there as well. On 5/16/2024 at 9:30 AM V3 stated a urinalysis takes 24 hours to return. V3 stated if there is a culture the culture can take up to 48 hours. V3 stated it is the nurse who is assigned responsibility to follow through with this process and checking for results. V3 stated once the resident receives the antibiotic the nurses document an infection note. On 5/16/2024 V1, Administrator, stated the only Change in Condition policy was Physician-Family Notification- Change in Condition policy. V1 stated she looked, and this was the only one. The facility's Physician-Family Notification- Change in Condition policy, dated 11-13-18, documents Purpose: To ensure medical care problems are communicated to the attending physician or authorized designee and family/responsible party in a timely, efficient, and effective manner. Guidelines: The facility will inform the resident; consult with the resident's physician or authorized designee such as Nurse Practitioner; and if known, notify the resident's legal representative or an interested family member when there is: (A) An accident involving the resident which results in injury and has the potential for requiring physician intervention; (B) A significant change in the resident's physical, mental, or psychosocial status (i.e., a deterioration in health, mental, or psychosocial status in either life-threatening conditions or clinical complications); Life-threatening conditions are such things as a heart attack or stroke. Clinical complications are such things as development of a stage II pressure sore, onset or recurrent periods of delirium, recurrent urinary tract infection, or onset of depression. (C) A need to alter treatment significantly (i.e., a need to discontinue an existing form of treatment due to adverse consequences, or to commence a new form of treatment); A need to alter treatment significantly means a need to stop a form of treatment because of adverse consequences (e.g., an adverse drug reaction), or commence a new form of treatment to deal with a problem (e.g., the use of any medical procedure, or therapy has not been used on resident before). (D) A decision to transfer or discharge the resident from the facility.
Apr 2024 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Pharmacy Services (Tag F0755)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to provide the physician ordered pain medication for 1 o...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to provide the physician ordered pain medication for 1 of 3 residents (R3) reviewed for pharmacy services in the sample of 3. Findings include: R3's admission Record Form, undated, documented R3 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnosis of Infection and Inflammatory reaction due to internal Left knee prosthesis. R3's Minimum Date Set, dated 1/30/24, documents R3 is cognitively intact. R3's Physician Order, start date of 1/23/24, documents, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oral Tablet 5-325 MG (Oxycodone w (with)/ Acetaminophen) Give 2 tablet by mouth every 4 hours as needed for chronic pain. R3's Nurse's Note, dated 3/25/2024 08:58, documents, Nurses Note Late Entry: Narrative: Placed an order to send oxycodone stat (immediately). R3's Nurses Note, dated 3/26/2024 09:00, documents, Nurses Note Narrative: per pharmacy oxycodone will be out in am delivery resident's pain assessed and an alternative prn (as needed) for pain offered. R3's Medication Administration Record, dated March 2024, documents that R3 did not receive any Oxycodone - Acetaminophen tablets from 3/23/24 - 3/25/24. R3 did receive a dose of Oxycodone - Acetaminophen on 3/26/24 at 5:18 PM. On 4/1/24 at 8:50 AM, R3 stated he has an antibiotic spacer in his left knee and the doctors want to cut his leg off, but he does not want to lose his leg. He stated there is a wound on the left leg that hurts. R3 stated the right leg is broken and has been for 2 years. He pulled the covers back and the right thigh was extremely swollen. R3 said he must get up with a (full mechanical lift). R3 stated, Last Friday I ran out of my pain medication. I did not get a dose until Tuesday morning around 9:30 AM. They said that they didn't order it and when they did it never came in. I usually run out at the end of the month. The 0-10 pain scale was explained to R3 and that 10 is the worst pain that he has ever felt. R3 stated, My pain was a 30 for those 4 days. It hurt so bad I couldn't move. On 4/1/24 at 1:17 PM, V3, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated she did take care of R3 over the weekend of 4/23/24 and 4/24/24. V3 stated, He was out of Oxycodone, and I sent his prescription to the pharmacy to get filled. I offered R3 Tylenol, but he did not want that. He said that he was in pain, but he was acting his normal self-telling jokes and stuff. I did not see any obvious signs of pain. On 4/1/24 at 1:25 PM, V5, LPN, stated, I came in Monday morning and the night nurse (V7) told me R3 was out of his pain medication because he needed a new prescription. She (V7) had put the request in for the Nurse Practitioner and it should be taken care of today. I went in and told (R3) all of this. He said he was in pain, but he was acting like he does all the time. I did not see physical signs of pain. On 4/1/24 at 10:45 PM, V2, Director of Nurses, stated, (R4's) insurance advocate came and told me on Monday 3/25/24 that (R4) was out of pain medication. I told her I did not know that so I would look into it. I went and spoke to his nurse (V5), and I told her to give him some Tylenol since he does have that. I went and ordered the medicine STAT (immediately) from pharmacy. On 4/1/24 at 1:10 PM, V2 stated the prescription that was sent to pharmacy on 3/23/24 ended up not having any more refills on it so R3 needed a new prescription written and sent to pharmacy. V2 stated, That is what the problem was. On the 25th the order was put in STAT, but our pharmacy has a cut off time that is why it didn't come until the 26th. (R3) was saying he was having pain, but he always says that. I see him multiple times a day. He sits right outside of my office, and he never complained to me about his pain. He was acting like his normal self. On 4/1/24 at 2:05 PM, V1 stated she has been looking for the pharmacy policy but it unable to locate it at this time. V1 stated if the nurses run out of a medication, they should put in for a refill and continue to contact pharmacy if it is not delivered timely.
Jan 2024 3 deficiencies 1 Harm
SERIOUS (G) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Tag F0686)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to identify, treat, monitor and provide pressure reducing...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to identify, treat, monitor and provide pressure reducing interventions for 3 of 3 residents (R1, R2, R3) reviewed for pressure ulcers in the sample of 11. This failure resulted in R2 and R3 sustaining unstageable necrotic pressure ulcers while in the facility. Findings include: 1. R3 admission Record, print date of 1/10/24, documents R3 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of Dementia, fracture of right femur, coronary artery disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. R3's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R3 is severely cognitively impaired, requires substantial maximum assistance from staff for bed mobility and transfers and is at risk for pressure ulcers. R3's admission Assessment, dated 10/26/23, documents R3's does not have any pressure ulcers. R3's Braden Assessment, dated 10/26/23, documents R3 is at high risk for pressure ulcers. R3's Alert Note, dated 11/10/23 at 2:43 PM, documents, New skin condition will evaluate. This Alert Note fails to document what the new skin condition is. R3's Wound Summary Report, print date of 1/10/24, documents a Deep Tissue Pressure Injury on R3's left heel was identified on 11/11/23, measurements were taken on 11/14/23 of 7.00 cm x 6.0 cm x unknown depth. R3's Wound Summary Report, print date of 1/10/24, documents a Deep Tissue Pressure Injury on R3's left heel measurements on 12/27/23 and 1/3/24 were measured at 3.0 cm x 2.5 cm x unknown depth. R3's Specialized Wound Doctor Wound Evaluation and Summary Report, dated 12/26/23, documents, Unstageable (Due to Necrosis) of the Left Heel Full Thickness. Etiology Pressure. Wound Size (L (length) x W (width) x D (depth): 3.2 x 2.5 x not measurable cm (centimeters). Thick adherent black necrotic tissue (eschar) 100%. Dressing Treatment Plan: Betadine once daily. Recommendations: Pressure Off- Loading Boot, Off Load wound. R3's Specialized Wound Doctor Wound Evaluation and Summary Report, dated 1/8/24, documents, Unstageable (Due to Necrosis) of the Left Heel Full Thickness. Etiology Pressure. Wound Size (L (length) x W (width) x D (depth): 3.5 x 2.5 x not measurable cm (centimeters). Thick adherent black necrotic tissue (eschar) 100%. Dressing Treatment Plan: Betadine once daily. Recommendations: Pressure Off- Loading Boot, Off Load wound. R3's December 2023, Treatment Administration Record (TAR), documents, Skin prep to left heel and apply heal protector. every day shift for wound care - Start Date 11/11/2023 0600 -D/C Date 12/13/2023 1419. R3's December 2023, TAR, documents, Cleanse left heel wound with wound cleaner, pat dry, apply xeroform, cover with Abd (abdominal) pad and kerlix. every day shift for Wound Care - Start date 12/14/2023 0600 - D/C Date 12/26/2023 1243. R3's December 2023, TAR, documents, Apply Betadine to left heel and offload area with protective boot. every day shift for Wound Care -Start Date 12/27/2023 0600 -D/C Date 12/27/2023 0956. R3's December 2023 and January 2024 Physician Order and TAR's fails to document a treatment order, or a treatment being done for R3's left heel between 12/27/23 and 1/9/24. R3's January 2024, TAR, documents, cleanse l (left) heel with wound cleanser, bad dry, paint with Betadine, cover with Abd, wrap in kerlix daily and prn (as needed) for wound care -Start Date 01/09/2024 1015. R3's Care Plan, dated 11/11/23, documents, I have a pressure ulcer to left heel. Intervention: Administer treatments as ordered and monitor for effectiveness - Skin prep to left heel and apply heal protector every day shift. At times I am noncompliant with allowing staff to administer wound treatment as ordered. Education provided on importance of compliance to keep wound clean and dry to promote wound healing and increased risk for possible wound infection, if I continue to refuse my choice will be honored. Assess/record/monitor wound healing. Measure length, width and depth where possible. Assess and document status of wound perimeter, wound bed and healing progress. Report improvements and declines to the MD (Medical Doctor). Weekly treatment documentation to include measurement of each area of skin breakdown's width, length, depth, type of tissue and exudate. On 1/9/24 at 11:49 AM, R3 was sitting in his room in his wheelchair. R3 was wearing house slippers. The heels of the house slippers have been folded forward and his heels are resting on. R3's left heel dressing observed to be a dry dressing. On 1/10/24 at 11:30 AM, R3 was sitting in his wheelchair watching TV. R3 was wearing tennis shoes on both feet. On 1/9/24 at 11:55 AM, V3, Certified Nurses Aide (CNA), stated R3 was working with therapy earlier and is why he has slippers on instead of his pressure relieving boot. On 1/9/24 at 12:48 PM, V6, Licensed Practical Nurse, (LPN), stated, I did his dressing already this morning. I did Betadine and a dry dressing. The area is totally necrotic. On 1/10/24 at 1:30 PM, V1, Administrator, stated, On 12/27/23, the old wound nurse entered orders for R3's heel of Apply Betadine to left heel and offload area with protective boot every day for Wound Care but then instead of implementing the order she accidentally hit resolved and the order was discontinued. On 1/10/24 at 1:55 PM, V10, stated the dressing order was just changed yesterday to have a foam dressing or an Abd (abdominal) pad and then wrap with Kerlix. On 1/11/23 at 11:05 AM, V1, Administrator, stated R3's heel pressure ulcer should have noticed and treated before 11/11/23 since it got to the size of 7 cm x 6 cm. 2. R2's admission Record, print date of 1/10/24, documents R2 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right knee joint, infection and inflammation reaction due to internal fixation device, Dementia. R2's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R2 is severely cognitively impaired, dependent on staff for bed mobility and transfers, frequently incontinent of bladder. R2's Braden Observation, dated 1/9/23, documents R2 is a moderate risk for pressure ulcers. R2's Care Plan, dated 10/17/23, documents, I have the potential for impairment to skin integrity r/t (related to) impaired mobility, incontinence. Intervention: Follow facility protocols for treatment of injury. R2's Nurses Note, dated 1/9/24, documents, during routine wound vac change this nurse noted an open area to l (this should be right) foot small toe approx. 1.0 x 1.5 bed is necrotic in color with moderate serosanguinous drainage. No odor noted. This nurse cleansed and dressed and notified NP (Nurse Practitioner) and obtained new orders. On 1/10/24 at 2:55 PM, review of R2's Wound Summary Report fails to document the right foot 4th and 5th toes, lateral middle of foot and bottom of right foot necrotic pressure ulcers. On 1/10/24 at 3:00 PM, R2's Physician Orders, dated January 2024, failed to document treatment for the right foot 4th toe, lateral middle of foot and bottom of right foot necrotic pressure ulcers. On 1/17/24 at 12:49 PM, R2's Physician Orders, dated January 2024, failed to document treatment for the right foot 4th toe, lateral middle of foot and bottom of right foot necrotic pressure ulcers. R2's Wound Summary Report, dated 1/17/24, documents a facility acquired pressure ulcer was identified on 1/17/24. The tissue is necrotic and firm. The pressure ulcer measures 12.50 x 4.00 x Unknown. On 1/9/24 at 3:30 PM, R2's right leg and foot was observed during a wound vac dressing change. R2's 5th toe (pinky toe) appeared necrotic with a black hard appearance and the peri-wound was red. The top of the 4th toe appeared to be necrotic, in between the 4th and 5th toe was necrotic and red, the middle of the outside foot had a necrotic area was the approximate size of a quarter, and under the necrotic area went to sole of the foot. V2 cleansed the 5th toe and in between the 5th and 4th toe with normal saline. The gauze had slight bloody drainage to it after cleansing. V2 (Director of Nurses) then applied a calcium alginate strip in between the 4th and 5th toes, sprayed the outside of the 5th toe with Betadine and covered the areas with a dry dressing. V2 failed to treat the middle lateral pressure ulcer of the R2's foot or the sole of R2's foot. On 1/9/24 at 3:30 PM, V2, Director of Nurses and V14, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), entered the room to change R2's wound vac dressing. V2 completed the wound vac dressing change. V2 was questioned if she had a treatment for the lateral (outside) of R2's foot and toes. V2 stated she has not done R2's treatment in a long time and she was unsure if there were orders for treatment to the pressure ulcers, but she would treat them. On 1/17/24 at 11:30 AM, R2's room was entered with V2. V2 observed the 4th and 5th toes, lateral middle of the foot and bottom of right foot pressure ulcers. R2 also had 2 new necrotic pressure ulcer areas on the side of the heel and up towards the toes on the side of the foot. On 1/10/23 at 11:45 PM, V10, Registered Nurse (RN) / Wound Nurse, stated she saw R2's toes and lateral right foot this morning for the first time. V10 stated the areas are pressure ulcers, and the areas are all necrotic. V10 stated R2 would benefit from some type of pressure relieving device for the right foot. On 1/10/23 at 1:35 PM, V2, stated, R2's lateral foot pressure ulcer and toes did not just happen. Yesterday (1/9/24) was the first time I have seen her in a long time, from reviewing her records, the necrotic areas had not been documented on. I did not measure them yet. I have put in an order for a treatment to it. I have also ordered a pressure relieving boot for her. On 1/16/24 at 11:50 AM, V15, Assistant Director of Nurses, ADON, stated, After the wound nurse left, I did wound assessments in wound rounds. I stopped doing last Friday. Some residents I would treat some I would not. I did change her (R2's) dressing once or twice. I never noticed her necrotic toes. On 1/17/24 at 12:05 PM, V2 stated she sent R2 to the hospital because she can no longer wait for (V17, Doctor) to call her back. V2 stated, She needs somebody to look at leg and foot. V2 stated the new areas were not there yesterday when she looked at her foot. V2 stated R2's 4th toe, lateral middle foot and bottom of the foot should have been noticed before 1/9/24 and should have assessments done and treatments ordered. On 1/17/24 at 1:30 PM, V18, Nurse Practitioner, stated, I think R2's wounds are pressure wounds because she lays with the outside of her foot on the bed because of the exposed hardware in her leg. She does have pain and is why she lays that way. 3. R1's admission Record, print date of 10/10/24, documents R1 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of Osteomyelitis of vertebra, sacral and sacrococcygeal region and Adult Failure to Thrive. R1's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R1 is cognitively intact, requires substantial / maximal assistance from staff for toileting hygiene, dependent on staff for bed mobility and transfers and R1 is always incontinent of bowel and bladder. R1's Care Plan, dated 6/1/23, documents, I have a pressure ulcer to my sacrum, right outer ankle and to right heel, I have skin impairment to my right posterior thigh and left upper back d/t (due to) progression of disease process, immobility, incontinence and fragile skin. Interventions: Encourage and assist with offloading pressure from BLE (Bilateral Lower Extremity) with the use of heel boots or pillows while in bed as allowed and tolerated. R1's Physician Order, dated 11/23/23, documents, Air Loss Mattress, bilateral heel protectors, and cushion to w/c (wheelchair). R1's Wound Summary Report documents on 1/4/23, R3's right heal measurements were 3.0 cm x 3.50 cm x 0.2 cm. On 1/9/24 at 11:52 AM, R1 is lying in bed on his back. His bilateral heel protectors are in the chair in the room. On 1/9/24 at 1:46 PM, R1 was uncovered by V3 CNA for incontinent care. R1's bilateral heels were directly on a pillow. V3 stated, After care we will put his boots on. The Pressure Ulcer Prevention policy, dated 1/18/18, documents, Inspect the skin several times daily during bathing, hygiene, and repositioning measures. Turn dependent resident approximately every 2 hours or as needed and position resident with pillow or pads protecting bony prominences as indicated. Use positioning devices or pillows, rolled blankets, etc. to reduce pressure and friction / shearing from heels, toes, and malleoli as indicated. The Pressure Injury and Skin Condition Assessment, dated 1/17/18, documents, 1. A skin condition assessment and pressure ulcer risk assessment will be completed at the time of admission / readmission. 2. Residents identified will have weekly skin assessments by a licensed nurse. 3. A wound assessment will be initiated and documented in the resident chart when pressure and / or other ulcers are identified by licensed nurse. 4. Each resident will be observed for skin breakdown daily during care and on the assigned bath day by the CNA. Changes shall be promptly reported to the charge nurse who will perform the detailed assessment. It continues, 7. At the earliest sign of a pressure injury or other skin problem, the resident, legal representative, and attending physician will be notified. The initial observation of the ulcer or skin breakdown will also be described in the nursing progress notes. It continues, 11. A wound assessment for each identified open area will be completed and will include: a. site location. b. size (length x width x depth). c. Stage of pressure ulcer. d. odor. e. drainage. f. Description. g. Date and initials of the individual performing the assessment. It continues, The licensed nurse is responsible for notifying the attending physician, Director of Nursing and legal representative of any suspected wound infection.
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide care for a wound requiring a wound vac for 1 o...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide care for a wound requiring a wound vac for 1 of 2 residents (R2) reviewed for wounds, in the sample of 11. Findings include: R2's admission Record, print date of 1/10/24, documents R2 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right knee joint, infection and inflammation reaction due to internal fixation device and dementia. R2's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents R2 is severely cognitively impaired, dependent on staff for bed mobility and transfer. R2's Physician Orders, dated 1/8/23, documents, If unable to Achieve Vac Seal, Remove Vac Dressing, Cleanse W (with) / Normal Saline & apply Wet to Moist Dressing until Vac Seal Can Be Achieved. R2's Physician Orders, dated 12/11/23, documents, Site: Right leg Cleanse with NSS (Normal Saline Solution), Pat and Dry, Apply Black Granu-Foam, apply wound vac at 125 mm (millimeters) / Hg (mercury) Continuous every day shift every Mon (Monday), Wed (Wednesday), Fri (Friday). May squirt Lidocaine liquid foam / wound edges prior to removing foam. R2's Treatment Administration Record (TAR) documents R2's wound vac dressing was not changed on 1/1/24, 1/3/24, 1/5/24 and 1/8/23. On 1/9/24 at 3:00 PM, R2 was lying on bed with her right knee bent so the lateral (outside) side of her leg and foot were on the bed mattress. R2 had a wound vac dressing to the right tibia (lower leg) approximately 7 inches by 4 inches. The dressing at the top of the foot and ankle was pulled up and not correctly sealed. It was open to air and contaminants. The wound vac was not running at this time. On 1/9/24 at 3:15 PM, V13, Certified Nurse Aide, (CNA), entered the room and stated she would go get the nurse to find out why the wound vac is not running. On 1/9/24 at 3:20 PM, V14, Licensed Practical Nurse, (LPN), stated, I got in report the wound vac's battery is dead and day shift could not find the power cord for it. If we need to, we will order a new one (referring to the power cord). V14 was questioned how long the wound vac had not been running. V14 stated, Since late morning, is what I got in report. V13 looked throughout the room and found the power cord. V14 stated, I will change the dressing. I haven't done it before, but I will change it. On 1/10/23 at 11:45 PM, V10, Registered Nurse (RN) / wound nurse, stated if the wound vac dressing becomes loose, it should be removed and replaced and if can't happen a wet to dressing should be done to keep the wound from getting infected. On 1/16/24 at 11:44 AM, stated, I did work on 1/3/24 from 6 AM until 2 PM. I did not change R2's wound vac dressing. There must have been a reason, but I do not remember what it was right now. I knew she had a wound vac, but I had only done the dressing a couple of times before and was like when she first was admitted . Then it was a wet to dry because the wound vac was not working. On 1/16/24 at 11:50 AM, V15, Assistant Director of Nurses, ADON, stated, After the wound nurse left, I did wound assessments in wound rounds. I stopped doing last Friday. Some residents I would treat, some I would not. I did change her (R2's) dressing once or twice. I never noticed her necrotic toes. V15 stated once a person is flagged for a wound then they go into the computer system to be identified in wound rounds and usually it is the wound nurse does (does dressing changes). The facility was unable to provide a policy for wound vacuums.
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Incontinence Care (Tag F0690)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide complete incontinent care for 2 of 3 residents...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide complete incontinent care for 2 of 3 residents (R1 and R3) reviewed for incontinence, in the sample of 11. Findings include: 1. R3's admission Record, print date of 1/10/24, documents that R3 was admitted [DATE] and has diagnoses of Dementia, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and Hypertension. R3's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents that R3 is severely cognitively impaired, is dependent on staff for toileting and personal hygiene, and is always incontinent of bowel and bladder. On 1/9/24 at 12:55 PM, V3, Certified Nurses Aide, (CNA) and V5, CNA, transferred R3 from his wheelchair to his bed using a partial mechanical lift. R3's pants and incontinent brief were removed. The incontinent brief was mildly wet with urine. R3 was rolled over onto his side and his buttocks and rectal area were cleansed with peri-wash and then dried. A new incontinent brief was placed under him. R3 was rolled onto his back and his upper pubic area, and the penial head were cleansed. V3 failed to cleanse R3's scrotum or penial shaft. R3's incontinent brief was fastened. On 1/9/24 at 1:20 PM, V3 was questioned why R3's scrotum and penial shaft were not cleansed, V3 stated, I just forgot. 2. R1's admission Record, print date of 10/10/24, documents R1 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of Osteomyelitis of vertebra, sacral and sacrococcygeal region and Adult Failure to Thrive. R1's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R1 is cognitively intact, requires substantial / maximal assistance from staff for toileting hygiene, dependent on staff for bed mobility and transfers and R1 is always incontinent of bowel and bladder. R1's Care Plan, dated 6/1/23, documents, I have bowel/bladder incontinence r/t (related to) physical limitations, poor toileting habits. I often will refuse to allow staff to change me stating that 'my diaper can hold way more than you all think'. Intervention: Check every 2-3 hours and as needed for incontinence. Wash, rinse and dry perineum. Change clothing PRN (as needed) after incontinence episodes. On 1/9/24 at 1:46 PM, V5 and V3 both CNA's, entered R1's room to provide incontinent care. R1's incontinent brief was removed. The brief was moderately soiled with urine. R1 was rolled over onto his side. V5 cleansed R1's buttocks and rectal area with peri-wash and then dried. R1 was rolled over onto his back. V5 cleansed the penial head. V5 failed to cleanse the penial shaft, scrotum and groin. On 1/9/24 at 2:00 PM, V5 was questioned why she did not cleanse R1's penial shaft, scrotum and groin, V5 stated, I wasn't wearing my glasses. I really couldn't see. The facility's policy, Incontinence Care, dated 4/20/21, documents, In a male resident, wash the penis first, turn the resident to the side, then wash the perineal area. Cleanse/ rinse inner/ upper thighs areas to remove urine moisture. 6. Gently pat area dry with towel from anterior to posterior. Using the final rinse cloth, from front washing, each and rinse the peri-anal area. Pat dry
Nov 2023 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Incontinence Care (Tag F0690)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide incontinent care per professional standards or ...

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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 incontinent care per professional standards or practice for 1 of 3 residents (R2) reviewed for urinary tract infections in the sample of 6. Findings include: On 11/15/2023 at 1:00PM, V11 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and V12 (CNA) toileted R2 in bathroom in R2's room. V11 removed adult diaper which was full of soft BM (bowel movement). V11 and V12 then sat R2 on the stool. V11 and V12 assisted R2 to stand and hold on to her walker while incontinent care was provided. V11 provided the care. V11 first cleansed R2's inner thigh then right and left groin. V11 stood in front of R2 and with washcloth and went from front to back. When washcloth was removed there was visible stool on washcloth. V11 repeated the process 2 more times, then rinsed R2. V11 then with clean soaped washcloth stood behind R2 and reached from front to back several times then rinsed R2 and the dried R2 with a towel. V11 stated it is hard to see with her standing up. V11 did not separate the labia during care and did not apply barrier cream. R2's Care plan dated 9/28/2023 documents R2 has bowel/bladder incontinence related to dementia, diuretics, history of UTI (Urinary Tract Infection), impaired mobility, loss of peritoneal tone, and poor toileting habits. R2's care plan documents the following interventions: clean peri area with each incontinence episode, apply barrier cream after each incontinent episode. R2's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R2 is frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder. The facility Incontinence Care policy revised 4/20/21 documents; Explain procedure to resident and bring equipment to bedside, Assist the resident to lie on back and expose perinea area, In the female, separate the labia wash with strokes from top downward, keep labia separated with one hand., wash the labia first then the groin area. The policy documents CNA may apply moisture barrier cream to intact skin. On 11/16/2023 at 1:30PM V13, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) stated she would expect staff to provide complete incontinent care.
Sept 2023 5 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Safe Environment (Tag F0584)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** On 09/10/2023 at 11:31 AM all 4 walls in R17's and R61's room had peeling paint. On the ceiling there was a hole through the dry...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** On 09/10/2023 at 11:31 AM all 4 walls in R17's and R61's room had peeling paint. On the ceiling there was a hole through the drywall and paint was also peeling. 3. R17's admission record, dated 09/13/2023, documented she was admitted to that room on 04/12/2023. 4. R61's admission record, dated 09/13/2023, documented she was admitted to that room on 06/16/2023. Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to maintain clean and comfortable rooms for 4 of 21 residents (R17, R61, R66, R85) reviewed for environment in the sample of 49. Findings include: 1. On 09/10/23 at 9:50 AM, R85's was lying in bed. The west wall area around the window air-conditioner and the window sill has multiple black spots. R85 admission Record, print date of 9/13/23, documents R85 was admitted on [DATE]. 2. On 9/10/23 at 8:55 AM, R66 room was entered. The wall mounted air-conditioner/heat unit does not have top grates on it. The coils are visible and could be touched by R66. The coils have visible trash and larger sized crumbs in them. The room has 2 feet of stick and peel baseboard that has peeled off the wall but is attached by the rest of the baseboard. R66 has 2 drinking glasses on the floor, one has water in it. There is also an open sugar packet on the floor. The bedside table has a strawberry shake spilled on it, the crust of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and 2 dirty disposable glasses. Sticking out from R66's pillow is a strawberry shake container with half of a sandwich in it that has soaked up the strawberry shake. R66's sheets have multiple soiled areas on them. R66's admission Record, print date of 9/13/23, documents, R66 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of Alzheimer's and Dementia. R66's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], documents, R66 is severely cognitively impaired and requires supervision of 1 staff member for ambulation. On 9/11/23 at 11:05 AM, V22, Maintenance Director, observed R66's and R85's room with surveyor. V22 stated he was unaware of the area surrounding R85's air unit looking like that. V22 stated, R66 takes the grate off the air condition/heating unit and that he had just replaced it. V22 stated, he has no idea what she does with them. On 9/13/23 at 11:05 AM, V23, Regional Nurse was told about the R66's room being dirty. V23 stated, We are going to have to do more checks on her. On 9/13/23 at 3:25 PM, V1, Administrator, stated the facility does not have a policy on the environment, but she expects the rooms to be in good condition.
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** 4. On 09/10/2023 at 9:15 AM, R35 was lying in bed, his fingernails had black debris underneath and the nails were jagged. On 09...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. On 09/10/2023 at 9:15 AM, R35 was lying in bed, his fingernails had black debris underneath and the nails were jagged. On 09/12/2023 at 12:16 PM, R35 was lying in bed, his fingernails were still jagged and the black debris remained underneath them. On 09/13/2023 at 10:17 AM, R35 was sitting up in his high back reclining chair, his fingernails remained jagged with black debris underneath. R35 also had facial hair stubble on his neck and cheeks. R35's MDS, dated [DATE], documented R35's cognition was severely impaired and that he is totally dependent upon staff for bathing and required extensive assist of 1 staff member for personal care. R35's Care Plan, dated 08/03/2023, documented, Bathing: Physical help in part of bathing activity. One-person physical assist. Bathing/Showering: Check nail length and trim and clean on bath day and as necessary. Report any changes to the nurse. Bathing/Showering: Provide sponge bath when a full bath or shower cannot be tolerated. R35's admission Record, dated 9/13/23, documents, diagnosis of Dementia in other diseases Classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, with agitation. On 09/13/2023 at 10:24 AM, V19, Licensed Practical Nurse, (LPN), stated, R35 receives showers or a bed bath from Hospice. On 9/13/2023 at 10:30 AM, V20, CNA stated, if Hospice doesn't give R35 a bath, then they would. On 9/13/2023 at 11:00 AM, V23, Regional Nurse, stated, she would expect staff to give a bath and perform nail care if Hospice did not do it. 5. On 9/10/2023 at 9:28 AM, R89 stated he hasn't had a shower and his nails haven't been clean out. R89's nails were jagged and had black debris underneath them. On 09/12/2023 at 09:15 AM, R89's nails still were jagged and had black debris underneath them. R89's MDS, dated [DATE], documented, R89's cognition was intact and that he is totally dependent upon staff for all bathing activities and requires extensive assistance of 1 staff member for personal hygiene. R89's Care Plan, dated 7/14/23, documented, Bathing/Showering: Check nail length and trim and clean on bath day and as necessary. Report any changes to the nurse. Bathing/Showering: Provide sponge bath when a full bath or shower cannot be tolerated. R89's admission Record, dated 09/13/2023, documented, diagnosis of Collapsed Vertebra, Not Elsewhere classified, Cervical Region, Sequela of Fracture. The facility's policy, Nail Care, dated 01/25/2018, documented, 1. Observe condition of resident nails during each time of bathing. Note cleanliness, length, uneven edges, hypertrophied nails. The facility's policy, Shower and Tub Bath, dated 01/31/2023, documented, Guidelines: A shower, tub bath or bed/sponge bath will be offered according to resident's preference two times per week or according to the resident's preferred frequency and as needed or requested. Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide showers, shave male residents, and provide nail care for 5 of 21 residents (R6, R35, R69, R78, R89) reviewed for Activities of Daily Living in the sample of 49. Findings include: 1. On 09/10/23 at 10:40 AM, R6 is lying in bed. R6's finger nails are extremely long on both hands. His face is full of whisker stubble. On 9/12/23 at 10:55 AM, V2, Director of Nurses, (DON), stated residents should get 2 showers a week. On 9/12/23 at 1:49 PM, V12, Certified Nurse Aide, (CNA), stated showers should be given every two weeks. V12 stated she does not have a problem getting her showers done. V12 stated on shower days if a resident needs their nails clipped or shaved, she will do it. V12 stated she usually does not care for R6 and he is an evening shower. V12 stated when she has been assigned R6, she uses hand gestures to get him to understand, because he is hard of hearing. V12 stated she gestures clipping the nails and shaving and then he will agree. V12 entered R6's room to look at R6's nails. V12 gestured clipping nails and R6 agreed. V12 stated R6's nails are extremely long and she give him a shower and do his nails. On 9/12/23 at 2:14 PM, V16, CNA, stated her residents get 2 showers a week, and if a resident refuses, she re-approaches at a different time. V16 stated if she can't get them to shower, she charts they refused. V16 stated 'activities' do the nails but she will do them if the nurse asks her or she notices nails need trimmed when resident is in the shower. R6's Shower Sheets, dated 7/13/23 - 9/11/23, documents, R6 received a shower on 7/31/23 and did not get another shower until 8/7/23 and R69 received a shower on 8/21/23 and did not receive another one until 8/31/23. R6's admission Record, print date of 9/13/23, documents, R6 was admitted on [DATE] and has a diagnosis of Intellectual Disabilities. R6's Minimum Data Set, (MDS), dated [DATE], documents, R6 is severely cognitively impaired, requires extensive assistance of 1 staff member for personal hygiene and physical help of 1 staff member for bathing. R6's Care Plan, undated, documents, I have an ADL, (Activity of Daily Living), self-care performance deficit r/t, (related to), Intellectual Disability and Weakness. I utilize a cane when ambulating. Bathing/Showering: Check nail length and trim and clean on bath day and as necessary. Report any changes to the nurse. Bathing/Showering: Provide sponge bath when a full bath or shower cannot be tolerated. 2. On 09/10/23 at 9:45 AM, R69 stated her shower days are Wednesday and Saturday on the evening shift. R69 stated, I didn't get one last Wednesday because the aides were standing in the hall giggling and then 2 male staff members came up and they were talking to them, then they all went and smoked. When they came back, I asked to get my shower and they said, it was too late and they were going home. I have had C-Diff, (Clostridium Difficile), and it really is hard to clean myself, so a shower would have been nice. I bought some baby wipes to make it easier. R69's Shower Sheets, dated 7/13/23 - 9/11/23, documents, R69 received a shower on 7/20/23 and did not get another shower until 7/27/23 and R69 received a shower on 8/31/23 and did not receive another one until 9/7/23. R69's admission Record, print date of 9/13/23, documents R69 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnosis of C-Diff, Candidiasis of Vulva and Vagina and abnormality of gait and balance. R69's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R69 is cognitively intact, requires limited assistance of 1 staff member for walking and transferring and personal hygiene and physical help of 1 staff member for bathing. R69's Care Plan, undated, documents, I have an ADL self-care performance deficit r/t Impaired balance, Limited Mobility. Bathing/Showering: Avoid scrubbing & pat dry sensitive skin. 3. On 09/10/23 at 10:07 AM, R78 stated, he has gone for 3 weeks, without a shower before. He stated, his shower days are Monday and Thursday and he did have a shower last Thursday, 09/07/23. R78's Shower Sheet, dated 7/13/23 - 9/11/23, documents, R78 received a shower on 7/20/23 and did not get another shower until 7/27/23 and received a shower on 8/31/23 and did not receive another one until 9/7/23. R78's admission Record, print date of 9/13/23, documents R78 was admitted on [DATE] and has a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease. R78's MDS, dated [DATE], documents, R78 is cognitively intact and is totally dependent on one staff member for bathing. R78's Care Plan, undated, documents, I have an ADL self-care performance deficit r/t impaired mobility. Bathing/Showering: Avoid scrubbing & pat dry sensitive skin.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0883 (Tag F0883)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to obtain a signed Pneumococcal Vaccine Attestation Letter of Refusal ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to obtain a signed Pneumococcal Vaccine Attestation Letter of Refusal for 4 of 5 residents (R5, R40, R57, R78) in the sample of 49. Findings Include: On 9/12/23 at 2:10 PM, V2, Director of Nurses, (DON), stated, she was unable to find the Pneumococcal Vaccine Attestation Letter of Refusal, for R5, R40, R57 and R78. V2 stated, she knows they were done, but she cannot find them. V2 stated, if a resident needs the vaccine, it should be offered every year even if they refuse. 1. R5's admission Record, print date of 9/13/23, documents, R5 was admitted on [DATE], is [AGE] years old and has a diagnosis of a history of a stroke and Dementia. On 9/12/23 at 9:00 AM, R5's Electronic Medical Record, (EMR), was reviewed and it failed to document R5's Pneumococcal Vaccine Attestation Letter of Refusal. 2. R40's admission Record, print date of 9/13/23, documents, R40 was admitted on [DATE], and is [AGE] years old with a diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. On 9/12/23 at 9:05 AM, R40's EMR was reviewed and it failed to document R40's Pneumococcal Vaccine Attestation Letter of Refusal. 3. R57's admission Record, print date of 9/13/23, documents R57 was admitted on [DATE] and is [AGE] years old with a diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. On 9/12/23 at 9:15 AM, R57's EMR was reviewed and it failed to document R57's Pneumococcal Vaccine Attestation Letter of Refusal. 4. R78's admission Record, print date of 9/13/23, documents R78 was admitted on [DATE] and is [AGE] years old with a diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Emphysema. On 9/12/23 at 10:10 AM, R78's EMR was reviewed and it failed to document R78's Pneumococcal Vaccine Attestation Letter of Refusal. The Influenza and Pneumococcal, dated 4/21/22, documents, That the resident either received or did not receive the pneumococcal immunization, due to medical contraindications or refusal.
CONCERN (F)

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

Deficiency F0804 (Tag F0804)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide palatable food. This has the potential to affe...

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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 palatable food. This has the potential to affect all the 98 residents living in the facility. Findings include: 1. On 09/12/2023 at 1145 am V14, Cook, uncovered all the food on the steam table. The temperatures were as follows at 11:50 am: Pork 161.6 Fahrenheit (F), white rice 185.9F, mixed vegetables 178.5 F, Gravy 182.6F, fortified mashed potatoes 167.3F, [NAME] Beans, 1st pan, 152.4 F, Pureed [NAME] 146.6F, Chicken Patty 163.3F, 2nd pan of green beans 172.4F, Pureed pork 143.6F and the 2nd pan of Pork was 150.8F. On 09/12/2023 at 1:03 PM, a test tray temperature was taken. The pork was 115F, rice was 120F and mixed vegetables were 115F. The pork and gravy were tough to chew and the rice was bland. The mixed vegetables were bright in color but were not seasoned. The dessert was an iced oatmeal cake but it was very sugary. The fruited pudding tasted like it was out of a can. 2. On 09/10/2023 at 9:28 AM, R89 stated the food could be better and that it's cold all the time. On 09/13/23 10:39 AM, V19, Licensed Practical Nurse, (LPN), stated when a resident complains that the food is cold, she lets the kitchen know. On 09/13/23 at 10:41 AM, V20, Certified Nurse Assistant, (CNA), stated when a resident complains that the food is cold, she lets the kitchen know but sometimes the resident will go out and smoke before they will eat, so they need to maybe change the smoking times. V20 to stated they will heat the food back up in the microwave if the resident wants it reheated. On 09/13/23 at 11:55 PM, V15, Dietary Manager, stated the fan yesterday was on and blowing on the food during service and that maybe is what caused the food temperature to decrease. 3. On 09/11/23 at 8:29 AM, R45 was sitting in his room with his breakfast tray. The tray has a breakfast casserole, oatmeal, cold cereal, toast, coffee, milk, juice. R45 stated the casserole is cold and as is his coffee. R45 stated he would like something else. The casserole appears to be burnt on top. R45's admission Record, print date of 9/13/23, documents R45 was admitted on [DATE]. R45's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R45 is cognitively intact. 4. On 9/10/23 at 9:18 AM, R93 stated, The food is cold more than it's hot. On 9/11/23 at 1:13 PM, R93 is eating in her room. The noon meal was hamburger steak with gravy, carrots and rice, R93 stated, My lunch is cold, but it's stuff I like so it's ok. R93's admission Record, print date of 9/13/23, documents R93 was admitted on [DATE]. R93's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R93 is cognitively intact. 5. On 9/11/23 at 10:07 AM, R78 stated the food is usually cold. On 9/12/23 at 8:40 AM, R78 is eating his breakfast tray of pancakes, sausage and oatmeal. R78 stated, It would be really good if it was not cold. R78's admission Record, print date of 9/13/23, documents R78 was admitted on [DATE]. R78's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R78 is cognitively intact. 6. On 09/10/23 at 9:45 AM, R69 stated, I really don't like the food. It's cold. I order out a lot. R69's admission Record, print date of 9/13/23, documents R69 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnosis of C-Diff, Candidiasis of Vulva and Vagina and abnormality of gait and balance. R69's MDS, dated [DATE], documents R69 is cognitively intact. 7. On 09/12/23 at 12:32 PM, the noon meal trays came to 2nd floor for delivery. At 12:40 a test tray was received. The shredded pork had a temperature of 111 degrees and the mixed vegetables had a temperature of 108, the rice was hot. The facility's policy, Monitoring Food Temperatures for Meal Service, undated, documented, G. Meals are served on room trays may be periodically checked at the point of service for palatable food temperatures. Food temperatures of hot foods on room trays at the point of service are preferred to be at 120 (Fahrenheit) or greater to promote palatability for the residents. The Resident Census and Condition of Residents, CMS672, dated 09/10/2023, documented, the facility has 98 resident 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 cover, label and date opened food items. Staff failed to perform hand hygiene prior to donning gloves. This has the potential ...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to cover, label and date opened food items. Staff failed to perform hand hygiene prior to donning gloves. This has the potential to affect all the 98 residents living in the facility. Findings include: On 09/10/2023 at 08:30 AM, an initial tour of the kitchen was performed and in the 1st refrigerator there was a white sauce that was not covered, not labeled or dated. On the 2nd refrigerator there was an open can of root beer that was not covered, not labeled, or dated and other drinks setting in refrigerator that were not labeled nor dated. On 09/12/2023 at 1145 AM, V14, Cook, donned gloves, without benefit of hand hygiene and uncovered all the food on the steam table. V14 then took a thermometer and checked the temperatures on all the foods on the steam table. With the same gloved hands, V14 served the lunch meal, having to stop periodically, to retrieve more plates and dish from warmer. On 09/13/2023 at 11:55 PM, V15, Dietary Manager, stated he would expect the staff to cover, label and date any leftover food after meals. V15 stated he would expect his staff to wash their hands before putting gloves on to serve. V15 stated staff should not keep their personal drinks in the refrigerator in the kitchen. The facility's policy, Food Storage (Dry, Refrigerated and Frozen), undated, documented, A. All food items will be labeled. The label must include the name of the food and the date by which it should be sold, consumed, or discarded . It continues, F. Leftover content of cans and prepared food will be stored in covered, labeled and dated containers in refrigerators and/or freezers. The Resident Census and Condition of Residents, CMS 672, dated 09/10/2023, documented, that the facility has 98 resident living in the facility.
Sept 2023 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow through with ordered testing for a resident who had fallen and was complaining of hip pain for one (R1) of three reside...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow through with ordered testing for a resident who had fallen and was complaining of hip pain for one (R1) of three residents reviewed for falls in a sample of three. Findings include: On 9-2-23 at 11:20 am, R1 was ambulating with a walker. R1 stated over a month ago, she fell out of bed hurting her left hip and groin. R1 stated her hip and leg hurt even with the medication she is given. R1 stated she has an appointment with a specialist coming up. R1's incident report and progress notes from 5-27-23 document R1 had a fall from her bed onto the floor. X-rays completed at the time were negative. R1's note dated 6-12-23 by V5's NP/Nurse Practitioner documents R1 was seen for pain in her left hip. V5 ordered an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). R1's June 2023 MAR/Medication Administration Record documents an order to schedule MRI for left hip/leg for pain post fall. There is no evidence in R1's electronic record that the MRI was completed. R1's progress notes documents on 6-23-23, R1 was sent to the hospital for continued pain in hip. R1 was sent back with no new orders. R1's 8-4-23 Physician's Progress Note documents R1 complaining of left groin pain since her fall. A CT (Computerized Topography) was ordered. R1's 8-7-23 CT results indicate a medial cortical compression fracture and avascular necrosis of the left femur head. A consult with an orthopedic physician was obtained. On 9-4-23 at 10:25 am, V1 Administrator stated she could not find where the MRI had ever been completed which could have delayed the care of R1's left hip.
Aug 2023 1 deficiency 1 IJ
CRITICAL (J) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to monitor and supervise a resident with severe cognitive...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to monitor and supervise a resident with severe cognitive impairment for 1 of 1 resident (R4) reviewed for supervision in the sample of 5. This failure resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy. The Immediate Jeopardy began on 7/31/23 when the facility failed to identify that R4 was missing, last seen at around 11:00AM and discovered entrapped on the elevator at 10:30 PM. This Past Noncompliance occurred from 7/31/23 to 8/1/23. On 8/22/23 at 3:03 PM, the V1, Administrator, V2, Director of Nursing (DON) and V22, [NAME] President of Operations, were notified of the Immediate Jeopardy. Findings include: R4's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], documented R4 had severally impaired mental cognition, however, R4 recalls long term memory and not short-term memory but is able to speak and answer simple questions. R4's admission Record, dated 8/10/23, documented R4 had diagnoses of dementia, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, anxiety, heart disease and major depressive disorder. R4's Care Plan, dated 6/20/23, documented, R4 requires assistance with transfers due to being unaware of safety issues and a fall risk with an intervention of a 1-person assistance with transfers, including locomotion on and off the unit. R4's Care Plan documents R4 is incontinent of bowel and bladder, physical addiction to nicotine/smoking and a fall risk due to a medical condition of Dementia with the use of a medication to treat moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer type. R4's Facility documentation, untitled and dated 7/31/23, documents, On 7/31/23, the facility called a code pink at 20:30 PM, (8:30 PM) after not being able to locate a resident when completing a facility check. Staff verify that the resident was not out on pass. The Administrator was notified and instructed the nurse in charge to notify the police. Resident was in the facility in the small elevator. Fire department, (elevator service company) and Emergency Medical Transport called to the facility. Resident was removed from the elevator at approximately 11:00 PM. Resident refused to go to the hospital, therefore the facility nurse assisted and resident was given food and assisted to his room. R4's July 2023 Medication Administration Report (MAR) documented the following medications were not given to R4 on 7/31/23 during the 8:00 PM medication administration: Hydralazine HCl, 10 milligrams (mg) for hypertension with blood pressure not taken; Namenda, 5 mg, for dementia, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance and anxiety; Lisinopril, 20 mgs, 1 tablet for hypertension; Tamsulosin HCl, 0.4 mg one capsule for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tamsulosin capsule 0.4 milligram (mg) for benign prostatic hyperplasia. The MAR documented R4 should have vital signs every Monday on the evening shift, and these were not documented as completed. The MAR documented R4 should receive health shake, magic up, ensure or fortified pudding with meals at 5:00 PM and this was not documented as given. On 8/10/23 at 3:00 PM, V3, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated R4 is a smoker and will come and go. V3 stated R4 propels himself in his wheelchair, is a smoker and knows when its smoking time. V3 stated R4 answers short questions and has short term memory recall. V3 stated she worked the day of 7/31/23, 2:00PM -10:00 PM. V3 stated R4 has a blood pressure reading scheduled at around 7:30 PM. V3 stated R4 was not found in his room and there was an un-eaten supper tray at his bedside table. V3 stated a search was conducted down stairs where R4 likes to hang out, he was not found. V3 stated, at that point she notified V1, Administrator, that R4 was not to be found in the facility. V3 stated a whole outside ground and building search was performed. The emergency department, fire department, police and Elevator service were all notified and were present in the facility at approximately 9:30 PM. V3 stated at around 10:00 PM, R4 was found located in the elevator, but not retrieved from the elevator until 11:00 PM, by the Elevator Service Company. V3 stated she remained in the building until around 10:30 PM. On 8/10/23 at 2:30 PM, V1, Administrator, stated R4 was assessed after the incident. V1 stated R4 refused to go to the hospital and R4's physician was notified on 8/1/23. V2 stated labs were obtained as ordered for 8/1/23 and within normal limits. V1 stated she was at the small elevator door on the 2nd floor. V1 stated R4 did respond after V1 knocked on the elevator door at around 10:00 PM. V1 stated the emergency department stayed at the 2nd floor elevator door and she went down to the basement with the elevator maintenance personnel, where the mechanical issues were addressed. V1 stated they opened the small elevator door and released R4 from the elevator. On 8/10/23 at 3:15 PM, V5, Certified Nurse Aide, CNA, stated R4 takes all four scheduled smoke breaks, as R4 is aware of the smoking scheduled times. V5 stated she worked the day of the incident on 7/31/23 from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM; however, she had the first half of the hall and R4 resides at the back end of the hall. V5 stated she saw R4 propel himself in his wheelchair and down the elevator but she did not follow-up to check on R4's whereabouts. The facility's entitled form, Smoking Times, undated, documented the following smoke times: 9:15 AM, 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM. On 8/14/23 at 9:40 AM, V8, Activity Aide, stated R4 requires supervision. V8 stated the activity staff go to his room and assist R4 from the 3rd floor down to 2nd floor for smoking times and activities. V8 stated R4 enjoys doing activity's; however, R4 will come down the elevator unassisted by himself. V8 stated she worked the day of 7/31/23. V8 stated R4 was assisted down at 9:30 AM smoke break. V8 stated after the smoke break the activity department serves morning coffee which R4 enjoys. V8 stated R4 arrived on the 2nd floor for 2nd smoke break at around 11:00 AM but that is the last she saw R4. V8 stated she worked until 5:00PM. V8 stated at 3:30 PM, during 3rd scheduled smoke break she realized R4 did not come down to smoke. V8 stated she did not go look for R4. On 8/14/23 at 10:04 AM, R3 stated that R3 does not smoke; however, he walks a lot down the hall and uses the elevator from the 3rd floor to the 2nd floor. R3 stated R4 uses a wheelchair, as he tries to propel himself, but it's hard for him. R3 stated he has assisted R4 to the elevator by pushing him in his wheelchair many times, and seen other residents assist him as well. On 8/14/23 at 10:15 AM, R5 stated R4 smokes along with him. R5 stated R4 can get himself in his wheelchair and take himself down to the 2nd floor for smoke breaks. R5 stated he heard about the incident with R4 and was wondering why R4 never returned to his room for a long time. R5 stated R4 can get in his wheelchair by himself, but he rolls along in his wheelchair slow, so other residents have help to push R4 to the elevator. On 8/14/23, at 2:00 PM, V9, CNA stated she was assigned to care for R4. V9 stated R4 is known to get up on his own into his wheelchair and take himself to the elevator as he likes to be downstairs. V9 stated at scheduled smoking times and activities the activity aide or the CNA retrieves R4 and assist him downstairs. V9 stated the last scheduled smoke break is at 6:30 PM. V9 stated, I should have checked on (R4), but did not check on him or his whereabouts and should have. V9 stated supper is delivered and served on the 3rd floor around 5:30-5:45PM. V9 stated about 8:00 PM, is when V9 was informed by V11, Licensed Practical Nurse to do a search inside and outside of the facility building for R4 with V10, CNA. V9 stated, she took the 3rd floor and V10 took the 2nd floor and R4 was not found. V9 stated V3 had notified V1, then the fire department, police department and elevator inspector service had all arrived at the facility. On 8/15/23 at 11:56 AM, V2, Director of Nursing, DON stated R4 should be supervised and checked on every 2-3 hours. On 8/15/23 at 2:00 PM, V1 stated she did not have a policy for resident requiring supervision/monitoring and she is aware R4's scheduled medication for 8:00P was not marked as given on the Medication Administration Record. V 1 stated, she couldn't find documentation that physician was informed of the medications R4 did not receive. On 8/21/23 at 2:57 PM, V28, R4's physician, stated he recalls receiving a call on 7/31/23 that R4 was trapped in an elevator but stated he was not informed R4 missed his scheduled 8:00 PM medication. V28 stated if informed he would asked the nurse the status of R4's vital signs (blood pressure/heart rate) and if vital signs were his normal range limit, would have given telephone orders to resume his normal medication the following day at scheduled time of 8:00 AM. On 8/23/23, at 9:10 AM, V16, Elevator Company Maintenance, stated he was called out to this facility due to a trapped resident (R4) and informed he is to continue weekly monitoring of the elevator functioning. V16 stated he was called out on 7/31/23 around 11:00 PM. V16 stated he went to the basement to check the coding issue of the elevator, went back upstairs, and opened the elevator door to the small elevator, and R4 was sitting in a wheelchair. V16 stated R4 was happy to see V16. V16 stated if the elevator by chance, has too many buttons pushed at one time, can shut off the memory to the elevator and shut it down. In this case V16 was unsure what happened but was present when the small elevator door was opened and R4 was sitting in a wheelchair and retrieved by the emergency department. The Immediate Jeopardy began on 7/31/23 when staff were unaware R4 was missing and located/entrapped in a non-functioning elevator and was removed on 8/1/23. Prior to the survey date, the facility took the following actions to remove the immediately and correct the noncompliance: 1)Immediate actions taken for those residents identified: Resident R4: Resident has been assessed for Psychosocial needs related to incident with no negative outcome noted. Resident's skin was assessed with no negative outcome noted. Resident remains at baseline. The facility will continue to provide needed care and services. Psychosocial Assessment was completed 08/01/2023 by V25, Social Service Director. Skin assessment was completed 07/31/2023 by V26 RN. Physical Assessment was completed 08/01/2023 by Nurse Practitioner. 2) Measures put into place/ System changes: All Staff have been educated on the definition of Supervision. If any staff are unable to be contacted, they will be taken off the schedule until education can be provided. Completed 08/01/2023 by Director of Nursing, Dietary Manager, Minimum Data Set/Care Plan (MDS/CP) Coordinator, Human Resource (HR) Director, and Administrator. All Staff have been educated on the following: Anytime a resident is not available for meals, smoke breaks, or medications, staff will immediately locate the resident. Completed 08/01/2023 by Administrator, Director of Nursing, Dietary Manager, MDS/CP Coordinator, HR Director. Two-hour resident checks have been implemented. Initiated 08/01/2023 and ongoing. Direct Care Staff Daily Elevator checks have been implemented. Maintenance Director, Dietary Manager, Social Service Director, Director of Nursing, Completed Daily Residents have been educated/reviewed with/on the Steps to use the Elevator Social Service Director 08/01/2023. Elevator was evaluated and repaired 7/31/2023. The Facility will contract with (Elevator company) to maintain a Weekly Check for Safety for 3 months then Monthly for 3 months then quarterly ongoing. 3) How the corrective actions will be monitored: Administrator/Designee will complete five random Resident Safety Checks a week for 12 weeks to ensure Supervision of residents. The results of these checks will be reviewed in Quality Assurance Meeting monthly x6 months or until an average of 90% compliance or greater is achieved x3 consecutive months. The QA Committee will identify any trends or patterns and make recommendations to revise the plan of correction as indicated. Date of compliance: 08/01/2023 On 8/23 and 8/24/23, the surveyor verified Past Noncompliance by the following: Reviewed staff in-service sign in sheets for Supervision with signature verification of completion; Interviews were conducted with V12, RN, V15, Transport Driver, V16, Elevator Repair Service, V17, Dietary Aide, V18, Activity Director, V20, CNA, V21, Maintenance Director, V24, Activity Aide, and V25, Social Service; Daily Elevator Checks were reviewed for dates of 8/1/23 through 8/23/23; R2, R3, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 were all interviewed regarding if they received in-service to use the elevator and what to do if the elevator malfunctions with no issues noted; Elevator annual inspection of 3/21/23 and 7/31/23 were reviewed and weekly checks for safety were reviewed which were provided by the Outside Elevator maintenance; R4 was observed with staff providing supervision to smoking, activities and while on elevator; Review of documentation, entitled, Out facility, In facility, review dated from 8/1/23 through 8/21/23 of every resident room, documents residents were assured to be in the facility from the 2nd and 3rd floors, every 2 hours, starting at 6:00AM to 4:00AM following days; Quality Assurance Meeting documentation was reviewed for 8/1/23.
Jun 2023 3 deficiencies
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Deficiency F0694 (Tag F0694)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review the facility failed to flush, provide site care, and remove an intravenous (IV) catheter p...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review the facility failed to flush, provide site care, and remove an intravenous (IV) catheter per physician's order for 1 of 3 residents (R8) reviewed for parenteral fluids in the sample of 12. Findings include: R8's admission Record, undated documents R8 has diagnoses of necrosis of amputation stump, left lower extremity, acquired absence of left leg below knee, end stage renal disease, dependence on renal dialysis, peripheral vascular disease unspecified. R8's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents a brief interview of mental status of 14 which indicates R8 is cognitively intact. On 6/29/2023 at 8:20 AM, R8 stated the IV catheter was left in too long because staff did not take the IV out when they were supposed to. R8 stated staff did not change the dressing or flush the IV catheter after his antibiotics were done. R8 states staff just left the catheter in an didn't do anything with it. R8's Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated 5/2023 and 6/2023 documents, Please have PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) line removed at local hospital infusion center-Start Date 05/22/2023-6/21/2023. There was no documentation that this was completed. There was no documented staff were flushing R8's PICC line or providing PICC site care from 5/13-6/21 on MAR. There was no documentation in R8's Progress notes that R8's PICC line was being flushed or site care was given by staff. On 6/26/2023 at 1:07 PM, V2, Director of Nursing, stated R8 had orders to remove his PICC at the hospital infusion center. V2 stated R8's first appointment was on 5/18/2023 and R8 refused to go. It was then scheduled to be removed on 5/30/2023. V2 stated on 5/30/2023 R8 was supposed to be NPO (nothing by mouth) but R8 had eaten that morning so he could not have the PICC line removed on 5/30/2023. V2 stated R8 had PICC line removed on 6/21/2023. V2 stated there is no documentation in R8's clinical record to document this information. V2 states there is no documentation or orders PICC line flushes and site care were performed on R8 during the time frame R8 was not receiving IV infusions. V2 stated there are no orders from the doctor to perform flushes or site care for R8 from the dates of 5/13-6/21/2023. V2 stated the doctor was not notified R8 still had the PICC line in and the removal did not occur on 5/18/2023 or 5/30/2023. On 6/20/2023 at 9:00 AM, V10, Registered Nurse at V9's, Infection Disease Physician, office stated that on 5/15/23 she called the facility and gave orders to the staff to have the tunneled line removed. R8 was scheduled at hospital on 5/18/23 at 11:00 AM to have the IV catheter removed. V10 stated on 5/24/2023 she received a call from the hospital notifying her the appointment had been changed to 5/30/2023 at 10:00 AM. V10 stated R8's IV antibiotics were completed on 5/12/2023 and that is when they gave the order on 5/15/23 to have it removed on 5/18/23. V10 stated R8 came to the office on 6/13/2023 and the IV catheter was still in place. V10 stated she is unaware if the facility flushed the catheter when it was not being used. On 6/28/2023 at 8:10 AM, V11, Certified Nursing Assistant/van transporter, stated V11 tried to transport R8 on 5/18/2023 for his PICC removal but R8 refused. V11 stated he doesn't remember what R8 said he just knows he refused. V11 stated on 5/30/23 V11 tried to transport R8 to have his PICC line removed but R8 had consumed food/fluids per nursing staff and R8 was supposed to be NPO, so he did not transport him that day either. On 6/28/2023 at 10:00 AM V2 stated she expects her nursing staff to flush intravenous catheters, provide site care to IVs and follow doctors' orders to discontinue PICC lines when given. Facility's Peripheral Venous Access Devices: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Modified Seldinger Technique for Insertion policy, dated 2/2009, does not document standards of practice for infusion catheters are not in use.
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Deficiency F0825 (Tag F0825)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide Occupational Therapy services for 1 of 4 residents (R12) re...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide Occupational Therapy services for 1 of 4 residents (R12) reviewed for specialized rehabilitative services in the sample of 12. Findings include: R12's admission Record, undated documented R12 had diagnoses of multiple sclerosis and polyneuropathy in disease. R12's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents a brief interview of mental status of 9 which indicates R12 has moderately impaired cognition. R12's MDS documents R12 requires extensive assist with bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers, and personal hygiene. R12's Physician Order (PO), dated 4/12/23, written by V12, Neurologist, documents Occupational Therapy (OT) to evaluate and treat. On 6/28/2023 at 8:15 AM V5, Director of Therapy, stated V5 was not aware of OT orders on R12. V5 stated OT evaluation and treatment were not done. On 6/28/2023 at 10:00 AM V2, Director of Nursing/DON stated the order for OT was not processed and OT was not provided to R12.
CONCERN (E) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Deficiency F0757 (Tag F0757)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on interviews and record reviews the facility failed to carry out physician's orders for therapeutic monitoring of medications for 4 of 4 residents (R8, R9, R10, R12) reviewed for unnecessary me...

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Based on interviews and record reviews the facility failed to carry out physician's orders for therapeutic monitoring of medications for 4 of 4 residents (R8, R9, R10, R12) reviewed for unnecessary medications in the sample of 12. Findings include: 1. R8's admission Record, undated, documents R8 was admitted to facility on 4/18/2023 with diagnoses of necrosis of amputation stump, left lower extremity acquired absence of left leg below knee, end state renal disease, dependence on renal dialysis, peripheral vascular disease, unspecified. R8's Physician's Order (PO), dated 4/18/23, with start date of 4/20/23, documented, Vancomycin HCl in Dextrose Intravenous Solution 750-5 milligrams (mg)/150 milliliter (ml) Use 150 milliliter intravenously in the evening every Tues (Tuesday), Thur (Thursday), Sat (Saturday) for infection for 24 days. R8's PO, dated 4/19/2023, documents order for vancomycin trough (4/21/2023). R8's clinical record documents a random vancomycin drawn on 4/26/2023. R8's PO, dated 4/26/2023 documents orders for the following laboratory tests: complete blood count (CBC), Comprehensive metabolic Panel (CMP), C- Reactive Protein (CRP), Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), and vancomycin trough weekly every Wednesday until 05/15/2023. R8's PO, dated 4/27/2023 discontinue Vancomycin and start Daptomycin Intravenous solution Reconstituted 500 mg. R8's Clinical Records documents random vancomycin drawn on 5/10/2023. R8's PO, dated 4/27/2023 documents Creatine Phosphokinase test (CPK) weekly every Monday (5/1/2023 and 5/8/2023) until 5/12/2023 due to daptomycin. R8's clinical record documents CPK drawn on 5/3/2023 and 5/10/2023. On 6/20/2023 at 9:15AM V9, Infectious Disease Physician, stated the facility did not draw the vancomycin troughs instead they drew random vancomycin levels. V9 stated due to legal and medical aspect of the facility not being able to follow V9 orders for the vancomycin lab draws V9 had to switch R8 to a different antibiotic. V9 stated she could not monitor the vancomycin levels correctly due to the facility's lack of drawing the correct and timely vancomycin levels. V9 stated the CPK draws were not done timely once R8 was changed to a different Antibiotic. On 6/26/2023 at 2:00PM V2 (Director of Nursing) stated trough levels should be drawn one hour before administration of vancomycin. V2 stated trough lab draws for R8 should have been done on 4/21/23. 2. R10's admission Record, undated documented diagnoses of completed traumatic trans phalangeal amputation of the left middle finger, subsequent encounter, end stage renal disease, dependence on renal dialysis, type 1 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication. R10's PO, dated 1/6/23 with start date of 1/7/23, documented, Vancomycin HCl solution reconstituted 750mg. Use 750 mg intravenously in the evening every Tues, Thu, Sat for infection left middle finger related to complete traumatic trans phalangeal amputation of left middle finger, subsequent encounter for 6 weeks. R10's PO, dated 1/8/2023 documents weekly CBC. CMP, ESR, CRP, and Vanco (Vancomycin) level related to med therapy in the morning every Mon. (1/9/2023,1/16/2023,1/23/2023) R10's clinical record does not document a vancomycin level on 1/16/2023. On 6/29/2023 at 11:00AM, V2 stated if the results are not in the computer than the labs were not drawn. On 6/20/2023 at 9:15 AM, V9 stated the facility did not draw the vancomycin levels correctly for R10 which resulted in a different antibiotic treatment for R10. 3. R9's admission Record, undated documented, R9 had diagnoses of pressure ulcer of sacral region, unspecified state, methicillin susceptible staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of disease classified elsewhere. R9's PO, dated 3/9/23, documented, Vancomycin HCl Intravenous Solution Reconstituted 1 GM. Use 1 gram intravenously every 12 hours for sepsis. R9's PO, dated 3/14/2023 documents, Vancomycin trough to be drawn on 03/15/2023. R9's medical record has no documentation the Vancomycin trough was drawn on 3/15/23. On 6/29/2023 at 11:00 AM V2 stated if the results are not in the computer than the labs were not drawn. 4. R12's admission Record, undated, documents R12's has diagnoses of multiple sclerosis, major depressive disorder, single episode, polyneuropathy in disease, hyperlipidemia, paranoid schizophrenia, insomnia, Vitamin D deficiency, hypothyroidism, and metabolic encephalopathy. R12's Medication Review Report from 4/1/23 to 6/29/23, documented R12 was receiving Cholecalciferol Tablet for Vitamin D deficiency, Atorvastatin Calcium for hyperlipidemia, Ferrous Fumarate Oral Table for other iron deficiency anemias, and Levothyroxine Sodium for hypothyroidism. R12's PO include CBC, Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP), (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) TSH, free t3, free t4, vitamin D, lipids, iron on 6/12/2023 one time only. R12's medical record documented only the Vitamin D was drawn on 6/14/23. Surveyor requested a laboratory policy but was not provided one throughout survey.
May 2023 2 deficiencies
CONCERN (E) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide supervision for 5 of 13 residents (R7, R11, R1...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide supervision for 5 of 13 residents (R7, R11, R14, R15, R17) reviewed for dining in the sample of 22. Findings include: 1. R11's Face Sheet, print date of 5/4/23, documents R11 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of Dysphagia, Dementia and a seizure disorder. R11's Minimum Data Set, (MDS), dated [DATE], documents, that R11 is cognitively intact and requires supervision and set up help with eating. 2. R14's Face Sheet, print date of 5/4/23, documents R14 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of Hypertension and Major Depressive Disorder. R14's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that R14 is cognitively intact and requires supervision and assist from 1 staff member for eating. 3. R15's Face Sheet, print date of 5/4/23, documents R15 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of Aphasia and Epilepsy. R15's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that R15 is severely impaired and requires extensive assistance of 1 staff member for eating. 4. R17's Face Sheet, print date of 5/4/23, documents R17 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. R17's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that R17 is severely cognitively impaired and requires supervision and assistance of 1 staff member for eating. On 5/1/23 at 12:34 PM, the 3rd floor dining room was entered. R11, R14, R15, R17 were eating with no staff supervision. At 12:38 PM, V16, Activity Aide, entered the dining room and then left. At 12:39 PM, R2 was served his meal. At 12:50 PM, V17, Certified Nurse Aide, entered the dining room to assist R2 with his meal. Based on continuous observation from 12:34 PM - 12:50 PM the 3rd floor dining room did not have supervision of staff. 2. On 5/2/23 at 12:56 PM, R7 was woken up and served her noon meal by V16 in her room. R7's tray was put on the bedside table on the side of the bed. The noon meal was spaghetti, Italian vegetables, green beans, garlic bread and a cake. R7 sat up at the side of the bed and began to eat her meal without staff supervision. At 1:10 PM, R7 laid back down in bed on her back and began to pick food off the tray and eat it while lying down. At 1:20 PM, R7 sat back up on the side of the bed and then finished her meal, there was no staff supervision. R7's Face Sheet, print date of 5/3/23, documents that R7 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of Dysphagia, Drug Induced Subacute Dyskinesia and Severe Intellectual Disabilities. R7's Diet Order, dated 1/6/22, documents, LCS, (low concentrated sweet), diet, Mechanical Soft texture, Nectar consistency. Please provide supervision and verbal ques at meals. At times my require assistance with eating. R7's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that R7 is severely cognitively impaired and requires supervision and set up help for eating. On 5/2/23 at 3:10 PM, V4, Therapy Director, stated, (R7) should not be eating in her room alone. She should not be lying down while eating. She has been coughing while she eats. She has a lot of postnasal drip that complicates things. Also, she has a diagnosis like Tardive Dyskinesia, (involuntary movements of the body related to medication), of the mouth. Her mouth makes constant movements. She has been on medication to help with the mouth movements and her swallow study, that is scheduled for tomorrow, is so I can get a baseline and see if there have been any improvements. On 5/2/23 at 4:00 PM, V1, Administrator, stated, Once food is served in the dining room at least one staff member should be present. (R7) should not be eating in her room unsupervised. On 5/4/23 at 11:45 AM, V1 stated that facility does not have a policy on dining supervision.
CONCERN (E) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to disinfect dining room tables to prevent cross contamination of germs for 4 of 4 residents (R14, R18, R19, R22) reviewed for sa...

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Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to disinfect dining room tables to prevent cross contamination of germs for 4 of 4 residents (R14, R18, R19, R22) reviewed for sanitation in the sample of 22. Findings include: On 5/2/23 at 1:05 PM, R14, R18, R19 and R22 are sitting in the third-floor dining room eating lunch. On 5/2/23 at 1:15 PM, V20, Housekeeping, was observed cleaning off the third-floor dining room tables with a squirt bottle and a cloth. V20 was questioned what he was cleaning the tables with, V20 stated, Hot water and soap. V20 was questioned as to what type of soap, V20 stated, Stuff like Dawn. I brought it from home. On 5/2/23 at 4:00 PM, V1, Administrator, stated, The housekeeping staff should be using the products that we supply. No one should be using something they brought from home to clean with. The policy Cleaning Instructions: Tables and Chairs, undated, documents, 1. Dining room tables will be sanitized after each meal. It continues, 6. For infection control/high touch - point area, it is recommended to use an approved disinfectant solution allowing for minimum contact time.
Mar 2023 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Deficiency F0920 (Tag F0920)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide adequate lighting on the 3rd floor dining room for 2 of 7 residents (R4, R8) reviewed for the dining environment in th...

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Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide adequate lighting on the 3rd floor dining room for 2 of 7 residents (R4, R8) reviewed for the dining environment in the sample of 10. Finding include: On 3/16/23 at 3:50 PM, the third-floor dining room is observed. There are 6 fluorescent light fixtures approximately 2 feet wide by 4 feet long only 2 fixtures are working and 1 of those fixtures is very dim. On 3/23/23 at 9:14 AM, the dining room was observed to be dim. The weather outside is cloudy and raining with no sunshine coming in through the windows. On 3/16/23 at 3:40 PM R4 stated, In the dining room it is very dark only a few light bulbs work. It makes it hard to see your food. R4 stated, she was unsure how long it has been that way. On 3/16/23 at 3:27 PM R8 stated, Could you please have someone fix the lights in the dining room? There are only a few light bulbs that work. It is very dark in there especially at night. R8 stated, that the lights have been bad for a couple of months. On 3/21/23 at 2:04 PM, V3, Maintenance Directors stated, I had ordered new lights and those lights are the ones that are bad now. When you go to replace the light bulb the ends where the light goes breaks. I have let (V1 Administrator) know about it and she has some ordered. They should be here any day. I am not sure when she ordered them. On 3/21/23 at 3:10 PM, V1 stated, that she did send V3 out to the local shops and he was not able to get the part he needs locally. V1 stated, that she tried to order it and they were unavailable. V1 stated, that she has contacted the corporate purchasing department and they have let her know that they are going to have to outsource that product. V1 further stated, that she is unsure when she made aware of the lighting issue or when she sent V3 out to purchase the parts for the lights. V1 stated, that she does not have documentation of when she first tried to buy the parts online. The facility supplied email documents, V1 contacted corporate purchasing department on 3/20/23 to replace the broken dining room light fixture. The facility does not have a policy on lighting available for review.
Jan 2023 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Incontinence Care (Tag F0690)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide timely, complete and thorough incontinent care...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide timely, complete and thorough incontinent care for 2 of 3 residents (R1, R2) reviewed for incontinent care in the sample of 7. Findings include: On 01/24/23 at 10:30 AM, R1 stated she is incontinent often and does not always get changed. She will turn her call light on and it takes some time to answer and sometimes Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will answer and say she/he will be back but doesn't come back. R1 stated she gets checked maybe once or twice a shift during the day shift. R1 stated during evening and midnight shift she stated she lays wet in her urine. R1 stated it doesn't make her feel good lying in a wet bed even though she does wear an incontinent brief. R1 stated sometimes she will have a bowel movement and must wait to get changed. R1 stated They don't come in every two hours to check me. R1 stated she uses the call light, but the CNAs will come in turn off the light and walk out the door. R1 stated it bothers her to sit in bowel movement (BM's) and wet diapers. On 1/24/23 at 10:35 AM, V6, CNA and V7 CNA, approached R1 who was in bed, to provide incontinent care. R2's adult incontinent brief was saturated with urine and blue lines showing on the brief. V6 stated last time R1 was changed was on midnight shift and was not sure what time. V6 stated I come in at 6:00 AM. I haven't had a chance to change R1. I've been busy doing other things, cleaning, and doing breakfast. V6 had two wash basins present one with soapy water and the other with clear water. Peri-Care no rinse cleanser was sitting on the bedside table next to a wash basin. R1's body was not covered with a blanket or towel and R1 stated she was cold during the procedure and requested to V6 to turn up the heat. V6 swiped the left and right side of R1's groin area in a downward motion. V6 swiped the middle of the groin area. V6 did not spread R1's labia open to cleanse the labia area. V6 rinsed perineum area with a wet cloth, then dried area with towel. V6 or V7 did not cleanse R1's left or right upper inner thighs. V6 cleansed R2's abdominal fold crease area which was red. R1 stated That is sore. V6 and V7 rolled resident over to her right side. R1's buttocks was reddish, bluish, and purplish in color. R1 stated her bottom was sore and painful. V6 and V7 rolled R1 to her right side again where feces were in the anal area. V6 swiped the anal area again then patted dry. V6 and V7 went into the bathroom to wash hands but left R1 naked with no coverings. R1 stated, I'm cold. Turn the heat up. V6 put peri guard cream on R1's bottom. R1 stated, I'm up against the rail I can't go any further. V6 put peri guard cream on inner thighs where area was not cleansed. R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R1 has intact cognition R1's MDS documents R1 requires assistance with personal hygiene and is always incontinent of bladder and is frequently incontinent of bowel. R1's Care Plan dated 2/28/20 documents Care Plan, I have bowel/ bladder incontinence related to (r/t) Disease process Multiple Sclerosis (MS), impaired mobility, physical limitations. I will remain free from skin breakdown due to incontinence, will be clean and dry, remove peri-wash from bedside table and encourage me to call for assistance, apply barrier cream after each incontinent episode, check and change Q (every) 2-3H (hours) and PRN (as needed), clean peri-area with each incontinence episode, complete bowel and bladder assessment upon admission, quarterly and as needed, encourage fluids during the day to promote prompted voiding responses, ensure call light is within reach and answer promptly, monitor and document intake and output as per facility policy, monitor skin and report any areas of breakdown, monitor/document for s/sx (sign/symptoms) Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): pain, burning, blood tinged urine, cloudiness, no output, deepening of urine color, increased pulse, increased temp, Urinary frequency, foul smelling urine, fever, chills, altered mental status. On 1/24/23 at 1:19 PM, V6 and V7 removed R1's incontinent brief which was saturated with urine and blue lines appeared on the incontinent brief indicating saturation. V13, Nurse Practitioner (NP), was at bedside to check R1's buttocks related to the reddish, bluish, purplish color on R1's buttocks. R1 stated her bottom was sore and hurt. V5, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and V13, was checking for blanching of R1's skin on her buttocks. When pressed with fingertip, area turned white then red. On 1/24/23 at 1:28 PM, V7 sprayed a blue colored peri wash on R1's entire buttocks without warming the peri wash then wiped buttocks with a wet towel. R1 stated, That's cold! V7 did not dry peri wash off buttocks. V5, LPN, applied zinc oxide to R1's buttocks. V6 and V7 left the room. V6 or V7 did not provide any of perineal care to R1 after removing R1's urine saturated incontinent brief. No perineal care was done to R1'speri area, upper inner thighs, upper back thighs were cleansed after saturated incontinent brief was removed. On 1/24/23 at 1:25 PM, V14, Medical Director (MD) was present making round with V2, Director of Nursing (DON). V13, NP, asked V14 what he would like for any treatment. V14 gave a verbal order for zinc oxide ointment to be applied. On 1/24/23 at 1:42 PM, V6 and V7 stated they did not complete cleansing R1's perineal, inner thighs, back side of thighs. On 1/24/23 at 1:43 PM, V5, LPN, stated that V6, CNA, and V7, CNA, did not complete peri care. 2. On 1/24/23 at 10:56 AM, R2 stated she had her call light on and V6 answered her light. R2 stated she told V6 she needed changed she was wet. R2 stated V6 told her (R2) she was doing something on the other side and she couldn't change her right now. R2 stated that was at 10:00 AM. R2 stated, I told (V6) I needed to be changed. (V6) walks in turns off the lights and leaves and didn't come back. R2 stated V6 came into her room and took her wash basin that she needed to use for another resident. R2 stated, They don't use wipes here and I need changed and cleaned up when I am wet and have a BM. They use towels and usually the towels are cold. R2 stated she had no perineal care on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday. R2 stated, Today now that State is here is the first, I've seen any bath supplies. They sat them on my bedside table, you can see them here. On 1/24/23 at 1:08PM, R2 's call light was observed activated/on above R2's room. On 1/24/23 at 1:10 PM, V6 went into R2's room. Observed light was not on above R2's room anymore. V6 walked back out of R2's room into the hallway. On 1/24/23 at 1:16 PM, R2 stated V6 answered her call light. R2 stated V6 told her, Okay, turned off her light and walked out of her room. R2 stated she told V6 she was wet and needed changed. R2 stated, I did not get changed. On 1/24/23 at 2:54 PM, V9, CNA, and V10, CNA, were in R2's room to provide incontinence care. R2 was lying in bed on her back. V9 stated V9 was not sure when R2 was last changed, maybe sometime on day shift. R2 stated, It was around 11:15 AM or 11:30 AM. I had been wet and had pooped in my (incontinent brief). Had to wait over an hour before I got changed. V9 provided perineal care on R2. V9 swiped in downward motion with a wet washcloth to R2's groin area right side of groin and left side of groin area using one swipe on the right side, and two swipes on the left side. V9 did not dry the left or right side of perineum area. V9 did not separate labia to cleanse. V9 stated she used a no rinse peri wash solution that she poured in a wash basin. The no rinse peri wash solution was sitting on R2's bedside table next to the wash basin. V9 used a wet washcloth that she used from the wash basin to cleanse R2's abdominal fold/crease area. When V9 swiped the crease in the abdominal fold R2 stated, That hurts. R2 had facial grimacing and winced. The crease on left side of her abdominal fold was red, inflamed, and moist, approximate size 2 centimeters (cm) in length, and 0.5 cm in width. Right side crease in the abdominal fold was red, inflamed, and moist, approximate size 1.5 centimeters (cm) length and 0.3 cm in width. R2 stated she was not receiving any treatment for the areas on her abdominal fold. V9, after cleansing the abdominal fold, dried the area with a towel. R2 again stated, That hurts. V9, and V10, rolled R2 on her left, removed the incontinent brief that was saturated with urine. The incontinent brief also contained BM. V9 swiped R2's left buttocks with wet washcloth in a downward motion two times, and then swiped right buttocks in a downward motion with a wet washcloth two times in downward motion then dried that area with a towel. V9 did not roll R2 to her right side. R2 had bowel movement (BM) in her anal area. V9 used a circular motion to cleanse that anal area and then swiped the anal area two times in a downward motion. V9 did not cleanse R2's left or right hip areas thoroughly. V9 did not cleanse the right or left upper inner thighs, or the back side of R2's upper thighs. V9 and V10 rolled R2 to right side to pull depend off R2 then placed a new depend on R2. V9 applied peri guard cream to R2's abdominal fold and perineum area, and inner thighs. R2 was naked during the entire procedure and stated, I feel uncomfortable not having anything on me. V9 or V10 did not offer a covering to R2. R2's MDS dated [DATE] documents R2 cognition intact, requires staff assistance with hygiene and toileting, is frequently incontinent of urine and always incontinent of bowel. R2's Care Plan dated 1/25/2023 documents the problem I have bowel/bladder incontinence related to (r/t) impaired mobility. Interventions risk for septicemia will be minimized/prevented via prompt recognition and treatment of symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), apply barrier cream after each incontinent episode, clean peri-area with each incontinence episode, ensure call light is within reach and answer promptly, incontinent: Check every 2-3 hours and as needed for incontinence. Wash, rinse, and dry perineum. Change clothing PRN after incontinence episodes, monitor skin and report any areas of breakdown, monitor/document for signs and symptoms (s/sx), Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) pain, burning, blood tinged urine, cloudiness, no output, deepening of urine color, increased pulse, increased temp, urinary frequency, foul smelling urine, fever, chills, altered mental status, change in behavior, change in eating patterns, offer cheerful dialogue when cleaning/changing, toilet/change before and after meals, upon rising in the AM and before bed at night. Incontinence Care Policy and Procedure dated 10/2022 documents Incontinent Care purpose To prevent excoriation and skin breakdown, discomfort and maintain dignity. Incontinent resident will be checked periodically in accordance with the assessed incontinent episodes or approximately every two hours and provided perineal and genital care after each episode. Explain procedure to resident and bring equipment to bedside. Provide privacy. Perform hand hygiene and put on non - sterile gloves. Assist the resident to/lie on back and expose the perineal area. Soap one cloth at a time to wash genitalia using a clean part of the cloth for each swipe. Wash the labia first the groin areas. Rinse with remaining cloth using clean surfaces for all three surface areas (female). Do not place soiled soapy cloths back in the clean basin water until procedure completed. May drape soiled cloths over the side of the wash basin or place in soiled linen plastic bag. Clean/ rinse inner/upper thigh areas to remove urine moisture. Observe for redness, irritation, and discharge. Gently pat area dry with a towel from anterior to posterior. Assist resident to turn to side away from you. Using the final rinse cloth, from front washing wash and rinse peri-anal area. Pat dry. Change gloves and perform hand hygiene, apply clean incontinence brief or incontinence pad. CNA may apply moisture barrier cream to intact skin. CNA shall notify the nurse if rash is present or if any open ulcers or lesions are present.
Jan 2023 2 deficiencies
CONCERN (E) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Safe Environment (Tag F0584)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents' rooms are clean including their floors, toilets and bathtubs and walls and ceilings are maintained in good c...

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Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents' rooms are clean including their floors, toilets and bathtubs and walls and ceilings are maintained in good condition for 8 of 12 residents (R4, R5, R6, R7, R10, R11, R13, R14) reviewed for a clean homelike environment in the sample of 16. Findings include: 1. On 1/5/23 at 8:46 AM, under R4's bed there were clumps of hair/dust and hair ties. 2. On 1/5/23 at 8:56 AM, R5's and R14's bathroom ceiling has an area approximately 18 inches by (x) 18 inches which was stained yellowish brown due to water damage. 3. On 1/5/23 at 9:00 AM, R6's bottom of the bathtub had thick brown debris on it. The toilet had 3 leaves floating in the toilet. The inside of the toilet bowl was brown. On the bathroom ceiling was an area, approximately 2 feet x 3 feet, drywall area which had been cut out and replaced with a new piece of drywall. The patch had thick drywall mud over the joints which has not been sanded smooth. The newer patch piece of drywall had dark brown and dark yellow water stains covering it. At the foot of R6's bed there was a 3-feet x 3 feet sticky yellow area on the floor tile. There was brown debris and dust bunnies under R6's bed also. 4. On 1/5/23 at 9:15 AM, R7's room had patchwork drywall on the bathroom ceiling. The joints of the drywall were heavily covered with joint compound and not sanded or painted. 5. On 1/5/23 at 9:50 AM, R10's bathroom was observed. R10 has a 2 feet x 2 feet area on the bathroom wall behind the sink that has been patched with new drywall. The drywall joints had a heavy layer of joint compound that had not been sanded or painted. R10's bathroom did not have a mirror. Under R10's bed was debris, dust bunnies and R10's upper dentures. On 1/5/23 at 9:50 AM, R10 was asked how long her upper dentures have been missing, R10 stated, I don't know when I lost them. 6. On 1/5/23 at 9:55 AM, under R11's bed were dust bunnies. 7. On 1/5/23 at 12:11 PM, under R13's bed was littered with brown debris, dust bunnies, hangers, socks and used tissues. On 1/5/23 at 9:18 AM, V5, Housekeeping, stated, All rooms are cleaned every day, that includes sweeping, mopping, dusting and cleaning the bathroom. I don't know what is going on in R6's bathroom. I tried to clean the tub yesterday. I sprayed some stuff on it. I guess it didn't work. I don't know why there are leaves in the toilet. I don't know why the ceiling is that way or how long it has been that way. On 1/5/23 at 9:50 AM, V6, Housekeeping, stated, Every room gets cleaned every day. I clean the bathroom, sweep, mop, and dust. I clean the bedside table also. On 1/5/23 at 10:40 AM, V9, Housekeeping Supervisor, stated, Housekeeping cleans every room every day. Daily they do all high touch areas, dusting, sweep and mop the whole room. They do the best that they can but, a lot of our residents have a lot of stuff in their rooms. Under the beds should be done daily. On 1/5/23 at 11:45 AM, V3, Maintenance Director, stated, In (R6's) bathroom, a few months ago the bathroom above her flooded. The old Maintenance Director fixed the leak and patched it. It looks like the plumbing leaked again and caused the water damage. All the rooms are getting redone. I am doing them one by one. So, when I get to this room or any room that needs ceiling or wall work that will be done at that time. Today the toilet was leaking, and I put a new O ring on it. (R6) or somebody will flush diapers down the toilet and the plumbing will back up into the tub. I did not know about that until today. No one ever came to me and told me (R6's) refrigerator or outlet went out. I have not replaced any outlets in (R6's) room. (R5's) bathroom ceiling looks like the room above flooded. It was patched with drywall mud and then it wasn't finished, or it is still not fixed. (R7's) bathroom will be fixed when I get to this room. It looks like the old Maintenance Director had to fix plumbing behind the wall and then the bathroom mirror was not put back up. The Housekeeping Cleaning Schedule, undated, documents, 1. Daily. Toilet, lavatory, and central bathing area. Shower walls. Work surfaces. Resident furniture. Resident room floors. Utility rooms. Lounge areas. Conference Rooms and Offices. Lobbies and Hallways. Dining Rooms tables and chairs. Front Entry. Corridors (spray buff twice a week).
CONCERN (E) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to monitor temperatures and cleanliness of personal resident's refrigerators, and discard expired food as needed to prevent poten...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to monitor temperatures and cleanliness of personal resident's refrigerators, and discard expired food as needed to prevent potential foodborne illness for residents 8 of 9 residents (R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9) reviewed for food storage and sanitation in the sample of 16. Findings include: 1. On 1/5/23 at 8:38 AM, R1's personal mini refrigerator thermometer read 8 degrees (°) Fahrenheit (F). R1 has assorted condiments in the refrigerator. The inside of the refrigerator was dirty. The freezer door would not open and, there was visible frost coming out from the freezer door. 2. On 1/5/23 at 8:40 AM, R2's mini refrigerator was observed. The thermometer read 80° F. The refrigerator felt warm. There were soda cans in the refrigerator which are warm. 3. On 1/5/23 at 8:43 AM, R3's and R4's mini refrigerator thermometer reads 38°F. Inside R3' refrigeration was chocolate pudding dated 10/3/22. 4. On 1/5/23 at 9:00 AM, R6's mini refrigerator has no thermometer inside. The bottom of the refrigerator had green and brown debris. 5. On 1/5/23 at 9:15 AM, R7's mini refrigerator was dirty on the outside. There was a temperature log on the outside of the refrigerator with documented last entry as dated 12/20/22. There was a single serve carton of milk with an expiration date of 12/14/22. 6. On 1/5/23 at 9:28 AM, R8's mini refrigerator was dirty on the outside. The inside refrigerator seal was soiled with brown debris. There was no thermometer in the refrigerator. There were 2 single serve portions of food that have come from the kitchen (unable to determine what type of food). These portions are not dated or labeled. There was one yogurt and multiple condiments inside. 7. On 1/5/23 at 9:30 AM, R9's mini refrigerator temperature log's last entry was documented as 12/20/22. The thermometer reads 38°F. There a 3 single serve portions of food that have come from the kitchen (unable to determine what type of food). These portions are not dated or labeled. The refrigerator has 1 soda can and 3 juices. The freezer had a large amount of frost in it. On 1/5/23 at 10:26 AM, V2, Director of Nurses, stated, Some families bring in a mini refrigerator and then we have a supply of them that we can let a resident use. Every refrigerator gets a temperature check daily on Angel Rounds. Angel Rounds are done by managers. The manager will go in and check in on the resident, check the room condition, check the refrigerator temperature to see if there are problems that need addressed. The manager will then report the problem to whoever is in charge of that type of issue. On weekends the housekeeping staff are responsible for checking the refrigerators. On 1/5/23 at 10:40 AM, V9, Housekeeping Supervisor, stated, Every weekend housekeeping checks the refrigerator temperatures. If the outside of the refrigerator should be cleaned if it is dirty. I also will take refrigerators out of rooms to be defrosted if needed. On 1/5/23 at 3:30 PM, V1, Administrator stated that the facility does not have a policy for mini refrigerators located in residents' rooms.
Aug 2022 7 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

PASARR Coordination (Tag F0644)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to refer residents for Pre-admission screening and resident review (PA...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to refer residents for Pre-admission screening and resident review (PASARR) Level II evaluation and determination after newly diagnosed mental illness for 2 of 5 residents (R62, R24) reviewed for PASARR screening in the sample of 38. Findings include: 1.R62's current face sheet documents R62 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and further documents a Medical Diagnosis of Psychotic disorder with hallucinations due to known physiological condition dated 5/4/22. R62's Current Care Plan documents focus areas of: difficulty communicating needs related to dementia and major depression disorder with recurrent paranoia and hallucinations. R62's Care Plan documents I have hallucinations and delusions at times; and I use antipsychotic medications due to psychosis. 08/17/22 12:36 PM V1, Administrator brought R62's Interagency Certification Screening Results dated 4/30/2018 documents nursing facility services are appropriate. There is no documentation in R62's clinical record of screening after new diagnosis of Psychotic disorder on 5/4/22 or that the facility notified the state mental health authority. 2. R24's current face sheet documents R24 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and further documents a Medical Diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia on 12/15/19 and schizoaffective disorder as of 5/25/22. R24's Current Care Plan documents focus areas of: I have schizophrenia R24's Notice of PASARR Level II Screen Outcomes dated 8/16/22 documents R24 was referred to level II onsite screening for Mental Health disability. There is no other documentation in R24's record this was done prior to 8/16/22 or that the facility notified the state mental health authority. On 08/18/22 at 09:27 AM, V1 stated she expects residents to be screened when needed. The Facility's PASARR policy dated 11/28/12 documents: Annually and with any significant change of status, the facility will complete the PASARR level 1 screen for those individuals identified per the Level II screen requiring specialized services. The facility will report any changes as identified via the screen to the state of mental health authority or state intellectual disability authority promptly.
CONCERN (D)

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

ADL Care (Tag F0677)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

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

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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 for dependent residents for 2 of 8 residents (R16, R53) observed for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in the sample of 38. Findings include: 1. R16's Care Plan dated 8/15/22, documents (R16) has an ADL (Activities of Daily Living) self-care performance deficit related to impaired mobility. Interventions: Bathing/Showering: Provide sponge bath when a full bath or shower cannot be tolerated, Bed Mobility: require extensive assistance by two staff to turn and reposition in bed, Toilet Use: require extensive assistance by two staff for toileting, Transfer: require Mechanical Lift (HOYER) with two staff assistance for transfers, encourage to use bell to call for assistance. (R16) has a potential for impairment to skin integrity related to diabetes, incontinence, and impaired mobility. (R16) has bowel/bladder incontinence. Has a diagnosis of obstructive uropathy. Also has an unspecified disorder of kidney/ureter. Interventions: Apply barrier cream after each incontinent episode, ensure call light is within reach and answer promptly, Incontinent: Check every two to three hours and as needed for incontinence, wash, rinse and dry perineum, change clothing PRN (as needed) after incontinence episodes, toilet before and after meals, upon rising in the AM and before bed at night. R16's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], documents that R16 has a moderate cognitive impairment and requires total dependence on two staff members for transfers and bathing. R16's MDS documents R16 requires extensive assistance from two staff members for all other ADL's. R16 MDS documents R16 is occasionally incontinent of urine and frequently incontinent of bowel. On 8/15/22 at 9:35 AM, R16 was lying in bed. R16's skin was greasy and R16's bed linens were dirty. On 8/15/22 at 9:37 AM, R16 stated I have only had one shower since I've been here. They call them a bath but all they do is wipe between my legs and nothing else. On 8/16/22 at 1:45 PM, R16 was lying in bed. R16's skin remained greasy and linens unchanged from previous day. On 8/16/22 at 1:47 PM, R16 stated I got cleaned up down there (pointing to groin) around 7:30 AM this morning before breakfast. That is surprising to me because that is not what happens any other day here. I still have not had a shower or bath in bed this week. On 8/17/22 at 9:10 AM, R16 was lying in bed. R16 had no shirt. R16 had a sweaty unclean smell and was slightly greasy. On 8/17/22 at 9:12 AM, R16 stated Nobody has checked on me yet this morning. I have not had a shower this week yet. On 8/17/22 at 2:00 PM, R16 remains in his bed and his appearance and odor remained unchanged. On 8/17/22 at 2:00 PM, R16 stated No one has gotten me up yet today and I still have not had a shower or bath yet this week. R16's Task List documented on the electronic medical record, dated 6/8/22, documents ADL - Bathing (EVENINGS: TUES/FRI). It continues Task check marked as completed on Tuesday 7/26/22, Friday 7/29/22, Tuesday 8/2/22, Friday 8/5/22, Tuesday 8/9/22, and Tuesday 8/16/22. 2. R53's Care Plan, dated 6/19/22, documents (R53) is at risk for falls related to impaired mobility, incontinence, and medication use. Interventions: Be sure call light is within reach and encourage me to use it for assistance as needed, follow facility fall protocol. (R53) has a potential for impairment to skin integrity related to severe obesity, diabetes, incontinence. Interventions: Keep skin clean and dry. The Care Plan documents INCONTINENT: Check every 2-3 hours and as needed for incontinence. Wash, rinse and dry perineum. Change clothing PRN after incontinence episodes, Offer Cheerful dialogue when cleaning/changing, Toilet before and after meals, upon rising in the AM and before bed at night. (R53) has an ADL self-care performance deficit related to pain in left shoulder and right knee, severe obesity. Interventions: Bathing/Showering: Provide sponge bath when a full bath or shower cannot be tolerated. R53's Care Plan documents Toilet Use: requires extensive assistance by two staff for toileting, Transfer: requires extensive assistance by two staff to move between surfaces, encourage to use bell to call for assistance. R53's MDS dated [DATE], documents that R53 is cognitively intact and requires extensive assistance from one staff member for bed mobility, transfers, walk in room, dressing, eating, personal hygiene, bathing and toileting. R53 is frequently incontinent of both bowel and bladder. On 8/15/22 at 10:35 AM, R53 sitting in her wheelchair, obese, appears to be dirty with soiled white t-shirt on, hair is braided. On 8/15/22 at 10:40 AM, R53 stated, I've been here since October and have been fighting with them to get a shower. Sometimes I go a month without one. I get a yeast infection in between my skin folds and under my breast when I don't get cleaned. My last shower was last Wednesday (5 days ago). On 8/16/22 at 2:02 PM, R53 was sitting in front dining room coloring in a book and was unchanged from previous day. On 8/17/22 at 9:40 AM, R53 stated, Last night I was helped to the toilet after dinner around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, no one came back in to help me. I pulled the string, and the aide came in and yelled at me stating she was busy with others and will get back to me as soon as she can. I waited and she never came back in, so I put myself back to bed. When she finally came back in around 9:00 PM, she was upset because I still had poop all over me because I couldn't clean myself up. No one checked on me again all night until 4:00 AM this morning and I was soaked, even my bed was soaked. They removed my wet incontinence brief and sheets and put a new brief on me without wiping me at all. They didn't even bring in wash cloth or towel with them. R53's Task List' in the medical record, documents ADL - Bathing (DAYS prefers 6 am: WEDS/SAT). Task check marked as completed on Saturday 7/30/22, Saturday 8/6/22, Wednesday 8/10/22, Saturday 8/13/22 and Wednesday 8/17/22. The Facility's Bathing-Shower and Tub Bath Policy, dated 1/31/18, documents A shower, tub bath or bed/sponge bath will be offered according to the resident's preference two times per week or according to the resident's preferred frequency and as needed or requested.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0688 (Tag F0688)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide range of motion (ROM) and splinting to prevent...

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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 range of motion (ROM) and splinting to prevent and/or the worsening of contractures for 3 of 4 residents (R26, R42, R46) reviewed for range of motion in the sample of 38. Findings include: 1. R26's Care Plan revision dated 5/9/22, documents (R26) has a limited range of motion on my right side related to: CVA (Cerebral Vascular Accident) with right side hemiparesis. Interventions: Assist to position of comfort for exercise, demonstrate exercise and have me perform return demonstration. (R26) is at risk for impaired circulation related to bilateral hand splints for wrist contracture management. Interventions: Monitor circulatory status: motion, sensation, color, edema and record findings each shift, monitor skin condition around bilateral hand splints, observe for pain and provide meds as ordered, document effectiveness, notify MD (Medical Doctor) of any signs or symptoms of adverse effects, observe hygiene of splinted area and assist with hygiene as needed. R26's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], documents that R26 is cognitively intact and requires extensive assistance from two staff members for bed mobility, transfers, toilet use, and personal hygiene. R26's MDS documents R26 requires extensive assistance from one staff member for dressing and eating. R26's MDS documents R26 is total dependent on one staff member for bathing. R26 is always incontinent of bladder and frequently incontinent of bowel. On 8/15/22 at 10:00 AM, R26 was sitting in her wheelchair with her right upper extremity and right lower extremity visibly flaccid but can slightly lift them. R26 does not have a splint or a sleeve on either arm. R26's arm splint and sleeve were seen in her dresser drawer. On 8/15/22 at 10:10 AM, R26 stated, I get out of bed every day. I had a stroke, and they are not working with me. I have no use of right arm but can lift it a little bit. Therapy is not working with me, and the staff do nothing with me. I'm supposed to have splint on my arm, but it is in the drawer, and they never put it on me. On 8/16/22 at 9:55 AM, R26 was in bed without her arm splint or sleeve on. On 8/16/22 at 1:52 PM, R26 was sitting outside with smokers. No arm splint or sleeve seen on R26. On 8/17/22 at 9:15 AM, R26 had a splint on her left wrist/hand and an arm sleeve on her right arm. On 8/17/22 at 9:18 AM, R26 stated, See, they're doing it now that you are here. Normally they never put it on me. On 8/18/22 at 9:30 AM, V1 (Administrator) stated, I would expect staff to provide ROM and to apply splints as ordered to help prevent contractures. On 8/18/22 at 10:15 AM, R26 was resting in bed. R26 was wearing arm sleeves but no splints were on. On 8/18/22 at 10:20 AM, V18, LPN, stated Yes, (R26) is supposed to have her splints on. Does she not have them on? It is the responsibility of both the CNAs and Nurses to put her splints on and we are supposed to do PROM (Passive Range of Motion) on her too. R26's Physician Order (PO), dated 8/20/21, documents I am to wear bilateral hand splints for wrist contracture management, may remove for short periods per resident request, bathing, hygiene. May remove for comfort during sleep. Every shift for contracture prevention. R26's PO, dated 7/6/21, documents Resting hand splints order. R26's electronic medical record documents weekly skin observations, however, there is no documentation for the application of arm sleeves or splint applications on R26 as ordered. 2. R42's Care Plan, dated 8/9/22, documents (R42) has a limited range of motion related to: Hemiplegia. Goal: will tolerate ten reps of Passive Range of Motion (PROM) to my left side daily. Interventions: Assess pain, assist to position of comfort for exercise. (R42) has an ADL (Activities of Daily Living) self-care performance deficit related to CVA (Cerebral Vascular Accident) with left side hemiplegia, incontinence, chronic pain, epilepsy, HTN (Hypertension), insomnia, MDD (Major Depressive Disorder), GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder), Aphasia, Atrial-Fibrillation, Anemia and Neuropathy. Interventions: Will tolerate Passive Range of Motion to my left side daily. (R42) has a limited physical mobility related to Left side hemi from CVA, history of seizures. Interventions: Monitor/document/report PRN any signs and symptoms of immobility: contractures forming or worsening, thrombus formation, skin-breakdown, fall related injury, provide gentle range of motion as tolerated with daily care, provide supportive care, assistance with mobility as needed. Document assistance as needed. R42's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that R42 has a severe cognitive impairment and requires total dependence of two staff members for transfers, requires extensive assistance from one to two staff members for all of her ADL's. R42 MDS documents R42 is always incontinent of urine and frequently incontinent of bowel. On 8/15/22 at 10:15 AM, R42 was sitting in her wheelchair watching television. On 8/16/22 at 9:15 AM, R42 was sitting in her wheelchair watching television. No ROM was seen performed on R42 with no documentation of such care noted. On 8/18/22 at 1:20 PM, V24 (R42's family) stated, I visit my aunt (R42) twice a week and for the most part, she is usually clean. There are times where she has been messy. I have never seen anyone work with her (R46) with exercising or moving her wrists, arms or legs around. 3. R46's Care Plan, dated 6/22/22, documents (R46) has a limited range of motion in BLE (bilateral lower extremities) related to: disease process. Goal: will be able to: complete ten repetitions of AROM (Active Range of Motion) flexion exercises bilateral extremities extension exercises Thought next review. Interventions: Assist to position of comfort for exercise, demonstrate exercise and have me perform return demonstration. R46's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that R46 has a severe cognitive impairment and requires extensive assistance from one to two staff members for all ADL's. On 8/15/22 at 10:15 AM, R46 was sitting in her wheelchair watching television, there was no ROM or exercising seen being done with R46. On 8/16/22 at 9:15 AM, R46 was sitting in her wheelchair watching television, there was no ROM or exercising seen being done with R46. Upon review of R46's electronic medical record, there was no documentation of ROM noted. The Facility's Restorative Nursing Program, dated 1/4/19, documents The Purpose: To promote each resident's ability to maintain or regain the highest degree of independence as safely as possible. Includes but is not limited to, programs in walking/mobility, dressing and grooming, eating and swallowing, transferring, bed mobility, communication, splint or brace assistance, amputation care and continence programs. It continues Each resident is screened for restorative nursing upon admission, annually, quarterly, and with any significant change in function. A licensed nurse will supervise the restorative nursing programs. Each resident involved in a restorative program will have an individualized program with individualized goals and measurable objectives documented on the plan of care. Documentation of the interventions and the resident's response will be completed with each implementation. Each resident's progress will be evaluated periodically by the licensed nurse. A functional maintenance program may include range of motion provided during routine daily care such as dressing, grooming/hygiene, eating, transfers, bathing, etc. Range of motion programs may include Active Assisted Range of Motion, Active Range of Motion, or Passive Range of Motion.
CONCERN (D)

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

Incontinence Care (Tag F0690)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide timely toileting and incontinent care for 3 of...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide timely toileting and incontinent care for 3 of 4 residents (R16, R26, R53) reviewed for toileting and incontinence care in the sample of 38. Findings include: 1. R26's Care Plan, revision dated 5/9/22, documents (R26) has an ADL (Activities of Daily Living) self-care performance deficit related to CVA (Cerebral Vascular Accident). (R26) is incontinent of bowel and bladder. (R26) requires assist with ADL care tasks. Interventions: Toilet use: Extensive assistance Two+ persons physical assist. (R26) has a potential for impairment to skin integrity related to history of CVA. (R26) is incontinent of bowel and bladder. Interventions: Keep skin clean and dry, provide perineal care/incontinence care as per facility policy as needed. (R26) has an alteration in urinary elimination AEB (As Evidenced By): Urinary incontinence. (R26) has a history of UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections). Interventions: Encourage PO (oral) fluid intake ensure fresh water is at bedside, ensure call light is within reach and answer promptly, Incontinence management program. Monitor for incontinence and change as needed, Provide perineal care after each episode. Apply house barrier cream after each episode when ordered, Toilet upon arising, before and after meals, at HS (at bedtime) and PRN (as needed). R26's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], documents that R26 is cognitively intact and requires extensive assistance from two staff members for bed mobility, transfers, toilet use, and personal hygiene. R26's MDS documents R26 is always incontinent of bladder and frequently incontinent of bowel. On 8/15/22 at 10:00 AM, R26 was sitting in wheelchair, stating she is presently wet and waiting to be cleaned up. On 8/15/22 at 10:02 AM, R26 stated I put my call light on to use the restroom but since it takes so long to answer it. I have accidents in my pants (incontinent brief) and will have to sit in it for a while, at least for an hour or so. Sometimes they answer the call light and tell me they will be right back and never come back in to clean me up. On 8/16/22 at 9:50 AM, R26 lying in bed, stating she is wet, bed pad underneath her appears wet. On 8/16/22 at 9:55 AM, R26 stated, I'm wet and still waiting for someone to come get me up and clean me today. They have not cleaned me up yet this morning. On 8/16/22 at 10:19 AM, V6, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), and V5, CNA, entered R26 room to get R26 out of bed. R26 still yelling Wet and pointing towards her wheelchair. R26 pulled upright to edge of bed, Sit-To-Stand sling placed around R26, straps attached to device. V6 and V5 lifted R26 off her bed and moved across the room to a shower chair sitting in the restroom. R26 was lowered into the chair. R26's incontinent brief was saturated with urine and bed linen was saturated as well. V6 removed R26's incontinent brief prior to placing her in the shower chair and R26 covered with a sheet. R26 then taken to the shower room. On 8/16/22 at 10:25 AM, V6 stated to R26, I can only get here as fast as I can because I have to take care of 14 other people here. 2. R16's Care Plan dated 8/15/22, documents (R16) has an ADL self-care performance deficit related to impaired mobility. R16's Care Plan documented Toilet Use: requires extensive assistance by two staff for toileting, Transfer: requires mechanical lift (HOYER) with two staff assistances for transfers, encourage to use bell to call for assistance. (R16) has a potential for impairment to skin integrity related to diabetes, incontinence, and impaired mobility. Interventions: Cleanse buttocks/perineal area with soap and water then apply barrier cream every shift and as needed, need pressure relieving/reducing cushion to protect the skin while up in chair, need pressure relieving/reducing mattress to protect the skin while in bed, keep skin clean and dry, bilateral padded heel protectors in place at all times as resident tolerates. (R16) has bowel/bladder incontinence. has a diagnosis of obstructive uropathy. I also have an unspecified disorder of kidney/ureter. Interventions: Apply barrier cream after each incontinent episode, ensure call light is within reach and answer promptly, Incontinent: Check every two to three hours and as needed for incontinence, wash, rinse and dry perineum, change clothing PRN after incontinence episodes, toilet before and after meals, upon rising in the AM and before bed at night. R16's MDS dated [DATE], documents that R16 has a moderate cognitive impairment and requires total dependence on two staff members for transfers and bathing. R16's MDS documents R16 requires extensive assistance from two staff members for all other ADL's. R16 MDS documents is occasionally incontinent of urine and frequently incontinent of bowel. On 8/15/22 at 9:33 AM, R16 lying in bed, denies having incontinence now, R16's urinal was sitting on bedside table with 400 ml (milliliters) of urine in it. On 8/15/22 at 9:35 AM, R16 stated, They will come in and walk on the other side of my curtain where I can't see them and will turn it off and walk out the room without checking on me. I will sit in poop for long periods of time, they don't change me. I've asked them twice to empty the urinal and it still sits here. I can't really use it at this point because it will spill all over the bed. On 8/16/22 at 1:43 PM, R16 was lying in bed. R16's urinal hanging on bed rail with 300 ml of urine in it. On 8/16/22 at 1:47 PM, R16 stated, I got cleaned up down there (pointing to groin) around 7:30 AM before breakfast and that was surprising because that is not what happens any other day here. They even checked on me after lunch which is also unusual. This urine was since before lunch, and I am waiting for it to be emptied. On 8/17/22 at 9:08 AM, R16 was lying in bed, appears unchanged, no shirt on, does not smell clean and has a foul odor, urinal on table with 300ml urine. On 8/17/22 at 9:10 AM, R16 stated, Nobody has checked on me or cleaned me up yet this morning. I have not been out of bed either. They don't offer to get me up to use the toilet. I have asked and they always tell me they need to get some help and they don't come back in. On 8/17/22 at 2:00 PM, R16 remains in his bed, appears to be unchanged. On 8/17/22 at 2:00 PM, R16 stated, No one has gotten me up yet today and I still have not had a shower or bath yet this week. 3. R53's Care Plan, dated 6/19/22, documents (R53) has bowel and bladder incontinence related to diuretics, impaired mobility, poor toileting habits. Interventions: Apply barrier cream after each incontinent episode, ensure call light is within reach and answer promptly, Incontinent: Check every two to three hours and as needed for incontinence, wash, rinse and dry perineum, change clothing PRN after incontinence episodes, offer cheerful dialogue when cleaning/changing, toilet before and after meals, upon rising in the AM and before bed at night. (R53) has an ADL self-care performance deficit related to pain in left shoulder and right knee, severe obesity. R53's Care Plan documents Toilet Use: requires extensive assistance by two staff for toileting, Transfer: requires extensive assistance by two staff to move between surfaces, encourage to use bell to call for assistance. R53's MDS dated [DATE], documents that R53 is cognitively intact and requires extensive assistance from one staff member for bed mobility, transfers, walk in room, dressing, eating, personal hygiene, bathing and toileting. R53's MDS documents R53 is frequently incontinent of both bowel and bladder. 8/15/22 at 10:40 AM, R53 was sitting in her wheelchair. R53 was obese and bilateral lower extremities were swollen. R53 had a soiled shirt on. On 8/15/22 at 10:40 AM, R53 stated, I have had accidents waiting to be cleaned up and had to sit in it for a while. Sometimes two hours or more before getting cleaned up. I get a bladder infection because of it. On 8/16/22 at 2:02 PM, R53 was sitting in the front dining room coloring in a book. R53 stated she believes she is wet now and is waiting to be changed. On 8/17/22 at 9:45 AM, R53 stated, Last night I was helped to the toilet after dinner around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, no one came back in to help me. I pulled the string, and the aide came in and yelled at me stating she was busy with others and will get back to me as soon as she can. I waited and she never came back in, so I put myself back to bed. When she finally came back in around 9:00 PM, she was upset because I still had poop all over me because I couldn't clean myself up. No one checked on me again all night until 4:00 AM this morning and I was soaked, even my bed was soaked. They removed my wet incontinence brief and put a new brief on me without wiping me at all. They didn't even bring in wash cloth or towel with them. On 8/18/22 at 9:25, V1 (Administrator) stated, I expect the staff to check on the residents and provide timely and complete incontinence care as needed. The Facility's Incontinence Care Policy, dated 4/20/21, documents Incontinent resident will be checked periodically in accordance with the assessed incontinent episodes or approximately every two hours and provided perineal and genital care after each episode.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0692 (Tag F0692)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to obtain and monitor weights per physician's order, faile...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to obtain and monitor weights per physician's order, failed to monitor interventions for effectiveness and implement progressive interventions to prevent weight loss for 1 of 4 residents (R30) reviewed for nutrition in the sample of 38. This failure resulted in R30 having a significant weight loss of 8.8% in 20 days and 10.5% in 53 days. Findings include: On 8/15/2022 at 12:52 PM R30 was in bed covered up. R30's tray with rice, pork roast, and Brussel sprouts was at bedside with lids attached. On 8/16/2022 at 12:45 PM R30 was lying in bed. R30's lunch tray, which had macaroni and cheese, peas and carrots, chicken and pudding was on the return cart in the hallway. V8, Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) and V22, CNA that R30 had only eaten the pudding on the tray and the rest of the meal was untouched. V22 stated R30 only likes sweets and he kept pushing his tray away, so I took it out. R30's admission Record, print date of 8/18/22, documents R30 had diagnoses of unspecified Dementia without Behavioral Disturbances and Dysphagia Oral Phase. R30's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], documents that R30 is severely cognitively impaired and requires supervision and set up assist with meals. R30's Physician's Order, dated 10/27/21, documented Dietary Order NAS (No Added Salt) diet mechanical soft texture, thin consistency, super cereal q (every) am, fortified foods with lunch and supper, ice cream @ (at) lunch & supper. R30's Physician Order Sheet, not dated, documents an order, dated 3/9/22 weight R30, to every day shift every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. R30's Care Plan, dated 6/17/22, documents I have triggered for significant weight changes; Currently on daily waits for CHF (congested heart failure). 11/7/21: Encourage (R30) to eat at least 50% of all meals; 8/18/2022 health shakes four times a day; Honor food preferences; 11/7/21 Monitor weight daily; 11/7/21 RD (Registered Dietician) to consult and make recommendations PRN (as needed). 11/1/21: I have an ADL self-care performance deficit r/t (related to) impaired mobility. R30's Weights and Vitals Summary Record, dated 2/1/2022-8/31/2022, documents R30 weighed 96.2 pound (lbs.) on 4/22/22. On 5/3/22 R30 weighed 99.0 pounds. On 6/22/22 R30 weighed 97.1 lbs. The Record documented R30 weighed 88.6 lbs. on 7/12/22, a loss of 10.4 pounds (10.5%) since May 2022. Weight Summary 07/12/2022 09:13 AM 88.6 Lbs. (pounds) -(negative) 10.0% change [Comparison Weight 05/03/2022, 99.0 lbs., -10.5%, -10.4lbs] -5/0% change [Comparison weight 06/22/2022 97.1 lbs., -8.8%, -8.5 lbs.] -7.5% change [comparison Weight 04/22/2022, 96.2 lbs., -7.9%, -7.6lbs] R30's June 2022 Medication Administration Record (MAR), documents R30 was to receive a nutritional supplement, MD Pass 2.0, 120 cc (cubic centimeters) orally, three times daily with start date of 1/7/11 and discontinued date of 7/21/22. It does not document the percentage of supplement R30 consumed. It also documents to weigh R30 three times weekly on Monday, Wednesday and Friday with start date of 3/11/22 with no actual weights documented. R30's July 2022 MAR documents R30 received the Med Pass supplement but did not document what percentage R30 consumed. The MAR documents weights were taken three times weekly but did not document the actual weight. R30's Dietary Progress Note, dated 7/15/2022 at 11:10 AM documents Narrative: (R30) triggered for weight loss. interventions are in place. will notify RD (registered dietitian) and (Nurse Practitioner). R30's Nutrition Progress note, RD consult for -5.0% change [ Comparison Weight 6/22/2022, 97.1 Lbs., -8.8%, -8.5 Lbs.]; -7.5% change [ Comparison Weight 4/22/2022, 96.2 Lbs., -7.9%, -7.6 Lbs.]; -10.0% change [ Comparison Weight 5/3/2022, 99.0 Lbs., -10.5%, -10.4 Lbs. July wt.: 89# BMI (Body mass index): 17.3, underweight per standards and 92% usual body weight. Some weight changes may be associated with fluid changes r/t diuretic therapy. NAS (No added salt) mechanical soft diet, ice cream with lunch and supper supplemented with med pass 2.0 120 cc tid (three times daily) and fortified foods all meals. 7/19/22 nrsg (nursing) skin assessment reports no wounds. Due to additional wt. (weight) loss will suggest increasing med pass to 120 cc qid (four times daily). On 8/18/2022 at 9:30 AM V17, Dietary Manager, stated that the weights are obtained by the nursing staff. V17 stated that he is then notified of the weights and notifies the dietician. V17 stated that he is aware of the significant weight loss. V17 stated that house shakes were put in place. V17 stated that he is not aware of how much R30 drinks of the shakes. V17 stated that nursing keeps tracks of that. On 8/18/2022 at 9:50 AM, V21, CNA, stated that when giving residents their supplements and snacks there is not a place for how much was taken only that it was given. On 8/18/2022 at 10:00 AM V8, CNA, stated that the staff do the weights. V8 stated that when they do them this weight is given to the director of nursing. V8 stated that R30 does not eat in the dining room. V8 stated that R30 stays in his room to eat. V8 stated that she sits R30 up and even on the side of the bed and he does not like the food here and will push it away. V8 stated that she tries to keep candy and chips for him. On 8/18/2022 at 10:06 AM V20, LPN, stated that R30 has had some weight loss. V20 stated that he is on 3x/week weights on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. V20 stated that she gives R30 his shakes and documents. V20 stated that there isn't a place to document amount but R30 usually drinks it all because he likes sweets. V20 stated that she obtained R30's weight yesterday and it was 90.6lbs. R30 stated that there is a problem with the scale. V20 stated that she can stand on the scale and get 1 weight and step off and back on and get a totally different weight. V20 stated that this has been a problem for a while. V20 stated that R30 likes spaghetti and is Italian. On 8/18/2022 at 11:11 AM V19, Registered Dietician, stated that R30 did have a significant weight loss. V19 stated that she is aware of R30's significant weight loss. V19 stated that once notified she made recommendations. V19 stated that she does her recommendations off the weights in the computer. V19 stated that she expects them to be accurate. V19 stated that R30 did have fluctuations in his weights. V19 stated that she does not have information on the weekly weights and/or 3x a week. V19 stated that when the facility gets a weekly weight (V17) sends her an email. On 8/18/2022 at 11:46 AM V2, Director of Nursing, stated that R30 has had a significant weight loss. V2 stated that that R30 receives supplements and weights twice. V2 stated that the weights are documented in the chart. V2 stated that she is aware of R30's significant weight loss. V2 stated that she assumes when looking at the documentation that R30 has drank 100% of the supplements. V2 stated that nursing obtains weights. V2 stated the weights are given to the Dietary Manager and he notifies the Dietician. V2 stated that the interventions put in place for R30 was to have him eat in the dining room because he requires supervision and monitoring with his meals. On 8/18/2022 at 1:17 PM V23, Nurse Practitioner, stated that R30 did have a significant weight loss. V23 stated that R3 requires assistance and encouragement to eat. V23 stated that if the weights were being performed the weight loss could have been caught prior to the significant loss. V23 stated that R30 has Congested Heart Failure (CHF). V23 stated that R30 has been frail and has not had any edema. V23 stated that R30 has not had any significant adverse effects from the CHF. On 8/18/2022 at 1:40 PM V7 stated that R30 is supposed to get fortified foods with meals. V17 stated that the fortified would have mashed potatoes. V17 stated that he is not sure why R30 did not get it. V17 stated that R30 should have received it. The facility's Weight policy, Review/Revision: 10-17-19, documents 2.Residents identified at nutritional risk may be weighted weekly or bi-weekly as per physician order or Interdisciplinary Team recommendation. It also documents 6.Undesired or unanticipated weight gains/loss of 5% in 30 days, 7.5% in three months, or 10% in six months shall be reported to the physician, Dietician and/or Dietary Manager as appropriate.
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** 4. R12's Care Plan, dated 8/15/22, documents (R12) has an ADL self-care performance deficit related to impaired mobility due to ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. R12's Care Plan, dated 8/15/22, documents (R12) has an ADL self-care performance deficit related to impaired mobility due to fracture of femur. Interventions: Encourage to use bell to call for assistance. (R12) is at risk for falls related to impaired mobility, incontinence, medication use. Interventions: Be sure call light is within reach and encourage to use it for assistance as needed. (R12) has bowel/bladder incontinence related to cognitive impairment, dementia, diuretics, impaired mobility. Interventions: Ensure call light is within reach and answer promptly. R12's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents that R12 has a severe cognitive impairment and requires extensive assistance from two staff members for transfers, requires extensive assistance from one staff member for dressing, toilet use and personal hygiene, requires limited assistance from one staff member for bed mobility and locomotion and is totally dependent on one staff member for bathing. On 8/15/22 at 10:20 AM, R12's call light was on the floor between R12's bed and the wall. The call light was out of reach of R12. On 8/15/22 at 10:22 AM, R12 stated, I use my call light if I need something. I'm not sure where it is right now. 5. R42's Care Plan, dated 8/9/22, documents (R42) has an ADL (Activities of Daily Living) self-care performance deficit related to CVA (Cerebral Vascular Accident) with left side hemiplegia, incontinence, chronic pain, epilepsy, HTN (Hypertension), Insomnia, MDD (Major Depressive Disorder), GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder), aphasia, atrial-fibrillation, anemia and neuropathy. Interventions: Encourage me to use bell to call for assistance. (R42) is at risk for falls related to CVA with left side hemiplegia, history of seizures, incontinence, chronic pain, HTN, insomnia, GAD, atrial-fibrillation, anemia and neuropathy. Interventions: Be sure my call light is within reach and encourage me to use it for assistance as needed. R42's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that R42 has a severe cognitive impairment and requires total dependence of two staff members for transfers, requires extensive assistance from one to two staff members for all of her ADL's. R42 is always incontinent of urine and frequently incontinent of bowel. On 8/15/22 at 10:15 AM, R42 was sitting in her wheelchair watching television. R42's call light was attached to bed rail against the wall and not within reach of R42. On 8/16/22 at 9:15 AM, R42 was sitting in her wheelchair watching television. R42's call light was attached to bed rail against the wall and was not within reach of R42. 6. R46's Care Plan, dated 6/22/22, documents (R46) has an ADL self-care performance deficit related to MDD (Major Depressive Disorder), insomnia, incontinence, HTN (Hypertension), osteoporosis, paranoid personality disorder, paranoid schizophrenia, edema, DM (Diabetes Mellitus), diuretic use, history of falls, lower back pain and dementia. Interventions: Encourage to use bell to call for assistance. (R46) is resistive to cares (changing clothes, showers, wearing depends). I will sleep in my clothes. Interventions: Call light within reach while in room. (R46) has an alteration in urinary elimination related to neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder and overflow incontinence. Interventions: Ensure call light is within reach and answer promptly. R46's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that R46 has a severe cognitive impairment and requires extensive assistance from one to two staff members for all ADL's. R46 is always incontinent of urinary and frequently incontinent of bowel. On 8/15/22 at 10:15 AM, R46 was sitting in her wheelchair watching television. R46's call light was attached to bed rail against the wall and not within reach of R46. On 8/16/22 at 9:15 AM, R46 was sitting in her wheelchair watching television. R46's call light was attached to bed rail against the wall and not within reach of R46. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure to place the call light within reach of residents; and failed to ensure residents were picked up timely after being transported by facility for 9 of 20 residents (R12, R24, R30, R31, R32, R33, R42, R46, R55, R65) reviewed for reasonable accommodation of needs in this sample of 38. Findings include: 1. R33's Current Care Plan provided by the facility, undated, documents I have an ADL (Activity of Daily Living) self-care performance deficit r/t impaired mobility and failure to thrive. Encourage me to use bell to call for assistance. I am at risk for falls r/t impaired mobility, medication use, and incontinence. Be sure call light is within reach and encourage to use it for assistance as needed. I have impaired visual function AEB (as evidenced by): Legally Blind. On 8/15/2022 at 10:36 AM R33 was lying in bed with call light at the foot of the bed. The call light was out of R33's reach. On 8/16/2022 at 10:03 AM R33 was lying in bed with covers over R33 up to her neck. R33's call light was at the foot of R33's bed on top of the covers. The call light was out of R33's reach. On 8/16/2022 at 10:05 AM R33 stated that she needs help with her care. R33 stated she is not sure how she would ask for help. R33 stated she would have to wait for staff to come in the room and ask for help. R33 stated she did not know where the call light was. R33 stated she was blind and was not able to locate the call light. 2. R32's Care Plan, undated, documents I am at risk for fall/injury R/T (related to): CVA (stroke) with Hemiplegia, HTN (hypertension), DM (diabetes), Incontinence, Bi-Polar, Hydrocephalus, Arthritis, Anemia, Migraines, Chronic Pain, Hypothyroidism and Emphysema. I am incontinent of bowel and bladder. 6/30- Educate resident to use walker while ambulating and use call light when he feels weak and may need assistance. R32's Look Back Summary, dated 8/11/2022, documents R32 is cognitively intact and alert and oriented x 4. On 8/16/2022 at 10:49 AM R32 was sitting in his wheelchair in front of his bed. R32's call light was behind the bed between the bed and the wall. The call light was out of R32's reach. On 8/16/2022 at 10:52 AM R32 stated he does need help with some of his care. R32 stated he uses the call light when he can reach it. When asked how he would call for help now if needed, R32 rolled to side of bed and attempted to stand and reach for cord 3 times. Each attempt was unsuccessful. R32 was unable to reach and use call light. 3. R30's Current Care Plan provided by the facility, undated, documents I have an ADL self-care performance deficit r/t impaired mobility. Encourage to use bell to call for assistance. I am at risk for falls r/t incontinence, medication use, and impaired mobility. I have been noted to place myself on the floor and scoot myself on my buttocks to the bathroom. Be sure call light is within reach and encourage me to use it for assistance as needed. On 8/16/2022 at 12:45 PM R30 was lying in bed. R30's call light was on overbed table approximately 3 feet away from resident. R30's call light was not within R30's reach. 7. R24's MDS, dated [DATE] documents R24 is cognitively intact and requires limited assist of one staff member for activities of daily living and not steady and only able to stabilize with staff assistance. R24's Current Care Plan documents focus areas of: I have ADL self care performance deficit related to weakness, encourage me to use call bell for assistance. On 08/15/22 at 10:00 AM, R24's call light was on her roommate's side of the curtain on the floor approximately 3-4 feet away from R24's bed. On 8/16/22 at 12:40PM, R24's call light was on her roommate's side of the curtain on the floor approximately 3-4 feet away from R24's bed. 8. R65's current face sheet documents R65 was admitted to the facility with diagnosis of paraplegia. R65's MDS dated [DATE] documents R4 is cognitively intact and requires extensive assist of two staff members for activities of daily living and bed mobility and is totally dependent on staff for transfers. R65's Current Care Plan documents focus areas of: I have ADL self care performance deficit related to impaired mobility, encourage me to use call bell for assistance. On 08/16/22 at 10:00 AM, R65's call light was on his overbed table approximately 1-2 feet away from R65's bed. R65 was laying on his left side facing the wall and facing away from over bed table. On 08/18/22 at 9:26 AM, V1, Administrator stated she expects call lights to be in reach. The Facility's Call Light Policy dated 11/28/12 documents: to respond to residents' request and needs in a timely and courteous manner. 1. All residents that have the ability to use a call light shall have the nurse call light system available at all times and within easy accessibility to the resident at the bedside or other reasonable accessible location. 9. R31's Current Face Sheet documents R31 was admitted on [DATE]. R31's August 2022 Physician Order Sheet documents R31 receives dialysis treatments three (3) times a week at an offsite treatment facility. R31's MDS dated [DATE] documents R31 is cognitively intact and requires limited assistance of one staff member for Activity of Daily Living. R31's Current Care Plan documents R31 receives dialysis treatments three (3) times a week at an offsite treatment facility. On 8/16/22 at 9:45AM, R31 states he has been left at dialysis from 2-5:00pm waiting on transportation recently. R31 was unable to recall date. R31 stated he has had to wait a few times on the facility to come and pick him up from dialysis. On 08/17/22 at 11:45 AM, V13, Receptionist stated she schedules residents for appointments and makes transportation schedule. V13 stated R31 goes to dialysis appointments. V13 stated they have one driver, and it gets busy especially if residents have appointments at the exact same time. V13 stated sometimes R31 is left at dialysis waiting on transportation but never too long. On 08/17/22 at 1:45 PM, V15, Transport Driver stated R31 has waited 1-2 hours several times to be picked up from dialysis. V15 stated they get backed up transporting residents and residents will have to wait to be picked up. V15 stated R31 has not missed any dialysis appointments but has been late before. V15 stated, We have more residents that go out and then need picked up at the same time. V15 stated R31 had to wait 2.5 hours about 2 weeks ago waiting to be picked up from dialysis. V15 stated they have had 5-6 residents waiting for transportation and usually has 6-7 residents that need to go out for appointments every day. V15 states it is routine to be late getting picked up and the facility prioritizes getting residents to their appointments on time and picked up once finished is secondary. On 08/18/22 9:26 AM, V1 stated residents should be picked up on time. V1 stated she was aware of one day a couple weeks ago that R31 had to wait after he finished dialysis due to many appointment/pickups around the same time. The Facility's Transportation for Residents dated 11/28/12 documents: Designated personnel shall assist residents in obtaining transportation when it is necessary to obtain medical, dental, diagnostic, or other services outside the facility.
MINOR (B)

Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact

Deficiency F0804 (Tag F0804)

Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide food at palatable and safe appetizing temperature for 4 of ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide food at palatable and safe appetizing temperature for 4 of 4 residents (R4, R10, R24, R65) reviewed for palatable food in the sample of 38. Findings include: 1. R4's current face sheet documents R4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R4's August 2022 Physician Order Sheet documents R4 is on a regular diet. R4's Minimum Data Sheet, MDS, dated [DATE] documents R4 is cognitively intact and requires setup up and supervision with eating. R4's Current Care Plan documents focus areas of: I am ordered a general diet, provide and serve diet as ordered. On 08/15/22 at 12:49 PM R4 stated the food is not good and the food is gross. R4 stated the French fries are cold. The Facility's May 23, 2022, Resident Council Minutes document dietary concerns of no condiments on trays and food is cold. The Facility's July 27, 2022, Resident Council Minutes document dietary concerns of food being cold. On 08/18/22 at 9:28 AM V1, Administrator stated she expects food to be served that is palatable and not cold. 2. R10's current face sheet documents R24 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R10's August 2022 Physician Order Sheet documents R10 is on a regular diet. R10's MDS dated [DATE] documents R10 is cognitively intact and requires setup up and supervision with eating. R10's Current Care Plan documents focus areas of: I am ordered a general diet, provide and serve diet as ordered. On 08/15/22 at 09:29 AM R10 stated the food cold and is disgusting. R10 had an unidentified visitor at bedside and stated the food looks like someone vomited it up and it's disgusting. R10 nodded in agreement. R10 stated gets a lot of snacks brought in. 3. R24's current face sheet documents R24 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R24's August 2022 Physician Order Sheet documents R24 is on a regular diet. R24's MDS dated [DATE] documents R4 is cognitively intact and requires setup up and supervision with eating. R24's Current Care Plan documents focus areas of: I am ordered a general diet, provide and serve diet as ordered. On 08/15/22 at 10:54 AM R24 stated the French fries and grilled cheese are cold. 4. R65's current face sheet documents R65 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R65's August 2022 Physician Order Sheet documents R4 is on a regular diet. R65's MDS dated [DATE] documents R4 is cognitively intact and requires setup up and one-person physical assist with eating. R65's Current Care Plan documents focus areas of: I am ordered a general diet, provide and serve diet as ordered On 8/16/22 at 10:00 AM R65 stated the food is always cold. R65 states the French fries are always cold.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

  • "What changes have you made since the serious inspection findings?"
  • "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
  • "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • 40% turnover. Below Illinois's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
Concerns
  • • Multiple safety concerns identified: 3 life-threatening violation(s), 2 harm violation(s), $57,030 in fines. Review inspection reports carefully.
  • • 40 deficiencies on record, including 3 critical (life-threatening) violations. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
  • • $57,030 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in Illinois. Major compliance failures.
  • • Grade F (0/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
Bottom line: This facility has 3 Immediate Jeopardy findings. Serious concerns require careful evaluation.

About This Facility

What is Arcadia Care On The Hill's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns ARCADIA CARE ON THE HILL an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within Illinois, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.

How is Arcadia Care On The Hill Staffed?

CMS rates ARCADIA CARE ON THE HILL's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 40%, compared to the Illinois average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.

What Have Inspectors Found at Arcadia Care On The Hill?

State health inspectors documented 40 deficiencies at ARCADIA CARE ON THE HILL during 2022 to 2025. These included: 3 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 2 that caused actual resident harm, 34 with potential for harm, and 1 minor or isolated issues. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.

Who Owns and Operates Arcadia Care On The Hill?

ARCADIA CARE ON THE HILL is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by ARCADIA CARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 251 certified beds and approximately 128 residents (about 51% occupancy), it is a large facility located in SPRINGFIELD, Illinois.

How Does Arcadia Care On The Hill Compare to Other Illinois Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Illinois, ARCADIA CARE ON THE HILL's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 2.5, staff turnover (40%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (3 stars) is at the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Arcadia Care On The Hill?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations and the below-average staffing rating.

Is Arcadia Care On The Hill Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, ARCADIA CARE ON THE HILL has documented safety concerns. Inspectors have issued 3 Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 2-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Illinois. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.

Do Nurses at Arcadia Care On The Hill Stick Around?

ARCADIA CARE ON THE HILL has a staff turnover rate of 40%, which is about average for Illinois nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.

Was Arcadia Care On The Hill Ever Fined?

ARCADIA CARE ON THE HILL has been fined $57,030 across 2 penalty actions. This is above the Illinois average of $33,649. Fines in this range indicate compliance issues significant enough for CMS to impose meaningful financial consequences. Common causes include delayed correction of deficiencies, repeat violations, or care failures affecting resident safety. Families should ask facility leadership what changes have been made since these penalties.

Is Arcadia Care On The Hill on Any Federal Watch List?

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