CRITICAL
(J)
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. The admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] for Resident #35 reported he had a BIMS score of 13 indicating intact cognition. Th...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. The admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] for Resident #35 reported he had a BIMS score of 13 indicating intact cognition. The MDS documented the resident required extensive assistance of 2 staff for bed mobility, transfers, and toileting and extensive assistance of 1 staff for locomotion on and off the unit. The MDS indicated the resident had diagnoses of Guillain-Barre syndrome, hypertension, other fracture, and polyneuropathy.
The initial care plan dated 6/17/22 identified the following focus areas for Resident #35:
a. A need for assistance with grooming, personal hygiene, and other routine activities of daily living (ADL). The care plan instructed staff to encourage the resident to participate to the fullest extent possible with each interaction.
b. A risk for falls due to altered extremity range of motion related to Guillain-Barre syndrome. The care plan instructed staff to encourage the use of his call light, provide a safe environment without clutter, ensure resident was wearing appropriate footwear, monitor for unsteady gait, and to have physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) evaluate and treat as ordered.
c. Chronic pain related to Guillain-Barre syndrome. The care plan instructed staff to anticipate the need for pain relief and respond immediately, evaluate the effectiveness of pain interventions, and to monitor, document and report to nurse as needed any signs or symptoms of non-verbal pain.
A Patient Incident Reporting Form dated 7/8/22 at 6:57 AM and completed by Staff I, Physical Therapy Aide (PTA), reported Resident #35 was ambulating with Staff I, PTA holding onto his gait belt and following with a wheelchair. Resident #35's legs gave out and he fell forward with his legs folding up. The resident was held onto and lifted back into wheelchair without hitting the ground. Resident #35 reported his knees and ankles hurt and he was short of breath. The report indicated the physician was not notified.
Physical Therapy Treatment Notes dated 7/8/22 stated Resident #35 ambulated 35 feet with a wheeled walker. The resident fell forward when both knees buckled and the PTA was able to lift the resident back into the wheelchair without him hitting the ground. Nursing was notified of the incident. Resident #35 expressed pain in bilateral lower extremities but did not rate pain just stated it hurt. The resident did not think he could do anymore with his lower extremities. An incident report was filled out. The EZ stand was used to transfer the resident from his wheelchair to his recliner with a posterior lean noted. PTA was unable to determine the resident's pain level at that time. Resident #35 did report a lot of pain in bilateral lower extremities after buckling during ambulation.
Physical Therapy Treatment Notes dated 7/11/22 stated Resident #35 had reported he was supposed to get an x-ray on his lower extremity from the fall on 7/8/22 and staff noted swelling to right ankle/foot. Resident was apprehensive about doing anything with his lower extremities on this date. The notes stated pain noted with limited extension, flexion and walking. Rated pain at a 5 out of 10 and constant in his right knee and ankle.
Progress notes in the electronic health records (Point Click Care) for Resident #35 failed to document any assessment of Resident #35 after the fall in PT on 7/8/22 and no documented assessments of any follow up of the fall on 7/9/22, 7/10/22 or 7/11/22.
Progress notes in the electronic health records (Point Click Care) dated 7/11/22 at 3:26 PM for Resident #35 documented a phone order was received from Staff J, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) for 2 view x-ray of the right ankle and the resident was aware.
X-ray results for the right ankle 2 views exam completed on 7/11/22 at 5:05 PM revealed there was an obliquely oriented nondisplaced fracture of the distal fibula. Presumably this was acute. There was some associated soft tissue swelling. The distal tibia was intact. There was some mild degenerative changes in the hindfoot and midfoot with osteopenia. No bone destruction. Atherosclerotic changes.
Progress note dated 7/12/22 revealed resident was seen by Staff K, ARNP for a follow up on the fall and right ankle fracture. It stated Resident #35 was ambulating with PTA using a walker when his legs gave out beneath him. Afterwards he was complaining of pain and swelling in his right ankle where he had sustained a previous distal fibula fracture on 4/10/22. He reported his ankle did not hurt at rest. No swelling, erythema, warmth or displacement was noted of the right foot or ankle. Resident #35 had a repeat x-ray of his right ankle yesterday that reportedly was unchanged from his previous x-ray with no new fractures per the DON. The x-ray was not readily available for her review. Resident #35 stated the pain was tolerable at that time. Resident was encouraged to ambulate with a Cam boot on and elevate legs while seated.
In an interview on 7/21/22 at 9:35 AM, Resident #35 reported he had a fall a couple of weeks ago while in PT. He reported he hurt his right ankle and that he had previously fractured that ankle. He stated he had instant pain in the ankle after the fall. He reported the staff got him up, put him in and chair and took him to his room. They did not complete an assessment or take his vital signs. He reportedly told staff his right ankle was hurting on 7/8/22, 7/9/22, and 7/10/22. He stated late on 7/10/22 a nurse put some ointment on the ankle for discomfort. He received an x-ray on 7/11/22 and was told he had fractured his right ankle and then was told he re-fractured the same area of his right ankle. He reported they had not told him anything more about the injury or how long he would need to wear the boot.
In a phone interview on 8/3/22 at 5:31 PM, Staff K, ARNP reported she was covering for staff J, ARNP when she was asked to see Resident #35. It was reported to her the resident had experienced a fall and was complaining of pain and swelling to his right ankle. She stated the DON did confirm an x-ray was completed on 7/11/22 and that is did not show a new fracture. She stated she did not have access to the x-ray or the x-ray results at the time so took the DON's word for the x-ray results. She stated the assessment did not indicate any severe injury but was told there was no new fracture. She stated she did not follow up on the x-ray as she was only covering for Staff J, ARNP and assumed she would be following up if she thought it necessary.
In an observation on 7/28/22 at 7:45 AM, Resident #35 was sitting in PT with weights on his ankles lifting his legs up and down. No Cam boot on right foot at the time but it was sitting by his wheelchair. Spoke with Staff L, OT regarding resident ambulating. She stated resident had not been ambulating until they receive more information from his upcoming orthopedic appointment to get more information about the recent x-ray that revealed a fracture of his right ankle. She stated ambulation had been put on hold since that time.
In an interview on 7/27/22 at 2:40 PM, the Administrator reported the fall occurred while the resident was walking with Staff I, PTA and he had reported it to his supervisor, Staff M, Rehab Director. She reported Staff M, Rehab Director had not reported the fall for Resident #35 to nursing so nursing was not aware of the fall.
In an interview on 7/27/22 at 2:40 PM, Staff N, Director of Regional Services reported Resident #35 was admitted with a previous right ankle fracture. She reported an x-ray dated 4/10/22 revealed resident had an acute oblique fracture of the right ankle.
In an interview on 7/27/22 at 2:40 PM, Staff A, Regional Nurse Consultant, stated is was the expectation that an assessment was completed immediately after a fall and staff was to monitor the resident as needed.
In a facility provided protocol titled Falls-Clinical Protocol revised March 2018, it stated the nurse is responsible to assess and document/report the following:
a. vital signs
b. recent injury, especially fracture or head injury
c. musculoskeletal function
d. change in cognition or level on consciousness
e. neurological status
f. pain
g. frequency and number of falls since last physician visit
h. precipitating factors
i. all current medications
j. all active diagnosis
The protocol further stated the staff, with the physician's guidance, would follow up on any fall with associated injury until the resident was stable and delayed complications such as late fracture or subdural hematoma had been ruled out or resolved. Delayed complications such as late fractures and major bruising may occur hours or days after a fall, while signs of subdural hematomas or other intracranial bleeding could occur up to several weeks after a fall.
The on-site survey team provided the facility staff with the IJ Template on 8/9/22 at 11:02 AM.
The facility staff removed the immedicacy on 8/10/22 by educating the nursing staff on the protocols for residents experiencing a change of condition. At the time of the survey, the scope and severity was at a J level, and has been changed to a D due to ensuring the facility staff follow their protocols for resident change of condition.
Based on observations, clinical record review, Resident, family and staff interviews, the facility failed to complete timely assessments and interventions for 3 out of 3 (Residents #18, #35 and #328) residents reviewed, which resulted in immediate jeopardy for Resident #328. The facility failed to get emergency care in a timely manner for Resident #328. Staff were directed by the provider to contact family with an update in change of condition to see if the family wanted a higher level of care. There was a delay of approximately 3 hours in contacting the family followed by a delay of approximately 1 1/2 hours of contacting emergency services. Resident #328 was pronounced dead shortly after arriving to the Emergency Room. The facility failed to complete an assessment for over 4 hours for Resident #18 when he complained of chest pain and document the change of condition. The facility failed to provide an accurate assessment of an xray showing a fracture to a provider which resulted in a delay in interventions given to Resident #35. The facility reported a census of 85 residents.
Findings included:
1. A Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], documented Resident #328's diagnoses included diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and hemiplegia. This resident's Brief Interview for Mental Status documented a score of 8 out of 15, which indicated moderately impaired cognition. This resident required extensive assist of 2 staff for bed mobility and toileting. This resident required supervision of one for eating.
A care plan for this resident initiated on 1/15/21 documented that Advanced Directives were to be followed per resident/family request. It directed staff to honor Resident #328's wishes as indicated on her CPR declarations page. The cancel date for this resident's care plan was 6/21/22.
A Doctor's orders ordered by the Staff AA, ARNP (Nurse Practitioner) dated 6/20/22 at 9:00 A.M., directed that a CBC (complete blood count), CMP (complete metabolic profile) and CXR (chest x-ray) be done related to wheezing and inability to swallow. The order was discontinued on 6/21/22. A doctor's order dated 2/10/22, directed that this resident's code status was CPR ((Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) was to be performed if this resident's heart stopped and if she stopped breathing)).
On 7/27/22 at 8:49 AM, Resident #328's daughter and #1 emergency contact, stated she did not understand why it would take so long to get her mother to the hospital on the day her mother passed away (6/20/22). The daughter stated a nurse had called her at 9:00 AM about her mother's condition. The facility reported that Resident #328 was not eating or drinking and her blood sugar was 39. The nurse reported they were going to get an x-ray and check this resident's blood sugar. Then at 1:05 PM, the nurse called again and stated her mother's glucose was 100 and her x-ray was fine but her mother was still not responding. The daughter stated she was told she needed to make a decision on whether she wanted her mother to be taken to the hospital. The daughter stated it was posed in a life or death way and she told the nurse to take mother to the hospital and she, the daughter, would meet/go to the hospital to meet her mom there. The daughter stated she was surprised that her mother's condition at that time had declined that much from the earlier phone call that day. The daughter said she literally called the hospital 3 times and her mother was not there yet. The daughter stated that by the time her mother got to the hospital, the doctor told the daughter that her mother's heart rate was really faint and then her mother went in to cardiac arrest and they couldn't revive her. She stated her time of death was 4:22 PM. The daughter said she received a text from the hospital which read check in was 4:27 PM. The daughter said she didn't understand why it took so long to get her mother to the hospital after the daughter told the nurse at the facility to send her mother to the hospital.
A screen shot provided by the daughter of a call log from her phone showed on 6/20/22 there was an incoming call at 8:53 AM that lasted 1 minute and 43 seconds. The next call on the screen shot was an incoming call at 1:05 PM and lasted 1 minute and 45 seconds.
A text message dated 6/20/22 at 4:27 PM and provided by the daughter, read (Resident's name) welcome to (Hospital's name).
A State Of Iowa Death Certificate documented the actual time of death was on 6/20/22 at 4:24 PM.
An email sent by a staff member of the Sheriff's Office and dated 8/8/22 at 10:53 AM, read that according to their Communications Division- the event for the first Fire Department was created at 2:40 PM, and the event for the second fire department was created at 2:41 PM. These events referenced when the facility contacted the EMS for transfer from the facility to the hospital of Resident #328.
Progress Notes for Resident #328 documented the following:
-On 6/19/2022 at 3:08 PM, Nurses Note- this resident had an emesis (vomited) after the morning meal today and numerous loose stools as well. Vital Signs were stable and they did a covid test and it was negative as well. Temperature 97.9.
-On 6/19/2022 at 9:06 PM, Reason for Evaluation: Hot Charting (Not related to
incident/accident/unusual occurrence). Vital Signs:
T(temperature) 97.7 - 6/12/2022 at 12:21PM Route: Forehead (non-contact)
BP (blood pressure) 124/72 - 6/1/2022 at 6:08 PM Position: Lying l(left)/arm
P (pulse) 76 - 6/1/2022 6:08 PM Pulse Type: Regular
R (Respirations) 22.0 - 6/12/2022 at 12:21 PM
O2 (oxygen saturation) 97.0 % - 6/12/2022 at 12:21 PM Method: Room Air
Pnl (pain level) 0 - 6/19/2022 12:02 AM Pain scale: Numerical
No further N/V or loose stools.
-On 6/20/2022 at 3:51 AM, Reason for Evaluation: Hot Charting (Not related to incident/accident/unusual occurrence).
Vital Signs
T 98.2 - 6/20/2022 3:50 AM Route: Tympanic (ear)
BP 120/64 - 6/20/2022 at 3:50 AM Position: Lying l/arm
P 78 - 6/20/2022 at 3:50 AM Pulse Type: Regular
R 16. -6/20/2022 at 3:50 AM O2 95.0 % - 6/20/2022 at 3:50 AM Method: Room Air
Pnl 0 - 6/20/2022 at 3:50 AM Pain scale: Numerical
Resident alert and oriented by name and place only sleeping during this shift no c/o
nausea no emesis noted, no loose stools denies any GI distress or pain.
-On 6/20/2022 at 8:34 AM CMA (Certified Medication Aide) came to this nurse (Staff C, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)) and stated residents blood sugar was only 39. This nurse went to resident room and noted resident to be in bed awake and responsive. Lethargic but responsive. Staff assisting with attempting to get blood sugar above 39 with drinking OJ that had sugar in it but resident would cough on it and was not swallowing well at all. So thickened liquids was given with sugar added. Resident noted as well to have audible expiratory wheezing only, no inspiratory wheezing. Nurse notified ARNP (Staff AA) received orders to do a 2 view CXR and lab work as well give glucagon tablets following the label on the bottle per distributors directions. Notified daughter of concerns and condition, told would keep up to date.
-On 6/20/2022 at 8:46, eINTERACT SBAR Summary for Providers note, Situation: The Change In Condition/s reported on this Evaluation are/were: Abnormal
At the time of evaluation resident/patient vital signs, weight and blood sugar were:
Blood Pressure: BP 110/59 - 6/20/2022 at 8:43 AM Position: Lying r/arm
Pulse: P 112 - 6/20/2022 at 8:43 AM Pulse Type: Irregular - new onset -
R 22.0 - 6/20/2022 at 8:43 AM
Temp: T 98.2 - 6/20/2022 08:43 Route: Tympanic
Weight: (W) 144.6 lb - 6/8/2022 at 7:54 PM Scale: Mechanical Lift
Pulse Oximetry: O2 89.0 % -6/20/2022 at 8:43 AM Method: Room Air
Blood Glucose: BS (blood sugar) 39.0 6/20/2022 at 8:43 AM
Resident/Patient is in the facility for: Long Term Care Primary Diagnosis is: HEMIPLEGIA AND HEMIPARESIS FOLLOWING CEREBRAL INFARCTION AFFECTING LEFT NON-DOMINANT SIDE DYSPHAGIA, OROPHARYNGEAL PHASE
Relevant medical history is: Diabetes
Code Status: CPR
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: No changes observed. Primary Care Provider Feedback: Primary Care Provider responded with the following feedback:
A. Recommendations: CXR CBC CMP glucose tablets per directions to bring blood sugar up above 80
B. New Testing Orders:
Blood Tests X-ray
C. New Intervention Orders:
Other
Labs CXR
-On 6/20/2022 at 9:03 AM, Nurses Note Residents blood sugar up to 78 but condition still the same eyes rolled back a lot of stimulation to get resident to swallow any type of liquids would respond to verbal ques still needing O2 but pulse tacky at 120 and this was apically (listened to the heart with a stethoscope) done. Resident's respirations were irregular and mouth breathing as well. This nurse attempted x 2 to obtain the lab work and was unsuccessful with the lab draws. Resident still stable with blood glucose but not presenting well.
-On 6/20/2022 at 10:43 AM, Nurses Note: CXR obtained and ARNP in house to review with no new orders ARNP went down to look at resident and is concerned with resident's presentation wants this nurse to call and speak to family about how far they want to pursue treatment.
-On 6/20/2022 at 2:44 PM, Nurses Note: Called daughter to give update on condition of mother and daughter states that she would like mom to be sent out to
emergency room to be evaluated and treated. Daughter insist that mom be sent out so order obtained to send mom out to the hospital per ARNP. Called 911
-On 6/20/2022 at 3:00 PM, Nurses Note: EMT (Emergency Medical Technicians) here to pick up resident report given resident very lethargic now and not responding well at all. EMT's perform sternum rub to wake resident up and get a response from her and had no luck resident eyes were rolled back into head and resident very flaccid in extremities.
-On 6/20/22 at 5:00 PM, Notified that resident passed way at the hospital.
On 7/27/22 at 12:23 PM, Staff AA, ARNP, stated she no longer worked at this facility. She stated the facility should have access to her notes. She stated she had ordered lab and a chest x-ray for this resident the morning of this resident's passing. She stated she doesn't remember exactly what the x-ray showed, and did not think they had obtained the lab work by the time she had went in and assessed Resident #328. After assessing this resident, the ARNP remembered telling the nurse to call family to get direction regarding whether or not they wanted this resident sent to the hospital, because if the family wanted this resident sent out she needed to be sent out. This ARNP stated that around noon, she told the nurse to transfer the resident out now, to get her to the hospital now. She stated she remembered that this resident did not go to the hospital right away. The ARNP stated there was no way to say whether or not the same outcome would have occurred if the facility would have transferred this resident out right away, however this ARNP remembered that after hearing the family wanted this resident transferred out, this ARNP felt this resident needed to be transferred out right away. The ARNP acknowledged that there was a lag of time between when the facility knew that the family wanted this resident transferred out to when they actually transferred the resident out
On 7/27/22 at 2:45 PM, Staff C, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated she was trying to remember what the situation was with Resident #328. She knew Resident #328 had nausea and vomiting (N/V) and wasn't feeling the best. Resident #328's blood sugars were really weird, we were trying to give her OJ and milk trying to bring the blood sugar back up. The ARNP was here physically and said send her out. Staff C stated she was the covering nurse that day but didn't remember exactly what timing was and then she looked at her progress notes. Staff C stated she did not remember a delay in sending this resident out. Staff C stated she would have to find her notebook, to find out what she was doing that day. Staff C stated she would find her notebook to check into things.
She stated she could almost guarantee there was something else going on that day because she would not have waited that long to send Resident #328 out. She stated she was covering 2 halls that day- there was probably only 2 nurses, with herself on halls 2 and 1 and the other nurse on halls 3 and 4. A CMA would have covered 1 and 4. She stated she would look into it further, look at her notebook and find out what else was going on. She said a CMA would have been on halls 1 and 4, so she would have been responsible for meds, treatments and insulins on hall 2 and insulins and treatments on hall 1.
On 7/28/22 at 10:27 AM, Staff C stated she checked her notebook and what happened was the nurse practitioner, Staff AA, told her to call the family first. Staff C stated she kept trying to call the family. Staff C stated by the time she got the return call from the family it was 2:00 PM. Staff C stated she called the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) right away. Staff C stated the EMS sat there forever in the facility parking lot. She stated by the time they pulled away it was almost 3 PM. Staff C stated she did not know what the EMS was doing when they got Resident #328 in the ambulance. When told the daughter reported that Staff C had called her at 1 PM, Staff C stated yeah, that could have been. Staff C had no further information.
On 8/9/22 at 2:02 PM, Staff AA, ARNP, stated she did not remember the exact time she gave the order to send out but remembered that Staff C was on the phone with the daughter at the time she gave the order. Staff AA stated she was blunt in telling Staff C that Resident #328 needed to be sent out now. Staff AA stated her order correlated directly to the time Staff C was on the phone with the daughter, and if the daughter has 1:05 p.m. screen shot, then it was 1:06 p.m. when this ARNP gave the order to transfer Resident #328 out. This ARNP stated she was shocked that the family hadn't already been called and she stood there as Staff C made the call to the family. Staff AA stated she knew she was standing there when Staff C made that call and Staff AA knew she had requested that the family be called at least twice that day, there may have even been a third time that she asked Staff C to call the family, but Staff AA couldn't say that for sure. Staff AA told Staff C when Staff C called the daughter that Staff AA was going to stand there while Staff C made the call because Staff AA wanted to act right away if the daughter wanted her mom to remain a full code and wanted her mom to be sent out. Staff AA also wanted to be there to give education to the daughter regarding palliative care if the daughter had questions about change of code status. Resident #328's daughter did not want code status changed and wanted her mother sent out. Staff AA gave the order right then to get this resident transferred up to the hospital. Staff AA stated she made sure she was present for that, so there was no delay. This ARNP stated she couldn't speak to why there was a delay in Staff C calling the ambulance. Staff AA did not know if there was any other crises going on in the building on that day. Staff AA stated she understand they had a lot of residents to take care of, but Staff AA felt this resident was definitely a priority. Staff AA stated she did see most of the population at the facility and this resident was her only hot patient there that day. Staff AA felt like a verbal order was given that day as it was clear to send this resident out. She stated that normally with orders, she would write them because there can be some question on interpretation such as dosage, or frequency of a medication. Staff AA stated this order was very clear. This whole situation was a little shocking to her. Staff AA stated she wouldn't say it was blatant neglect but it could be looked at as situational neglect. The ARNP stated she had worked with Staff C quite a while and this was unusual for Staff C to not be right on top of this.
On 8/10/22 at 10:24 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON), stated that she was on 400 and 300 halls and Staff C was on 200 and 100 halls. The DON stated she had a CMA but didn't' remember which CMA was on Staff C's side. The DON remembered a resident's daughter came out told the DON that her mom was somewhat non-responsive. The DON went and spoke to Staff AA. Staff AA ordered to send her (a different resident, not Resident #328) out. The DON stated the resident on her side was then transferred to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The DON stated this was her first day and the DON had chosen to be on the floor, just to see how the flow went. The DON stated nothing was brought to her attention that day from the other side and she wasn't asked to help on the other side. The DON stated that in fact, she had went over and talked to Staff C regarding what forms the DON needed to send somebody to the hospital. The DON stated Staff C pointed out the forms the DON would need on the computer the e-interact form and the phone numbers the DON would need. The DON stated she had no idea there was anything going on over on Staff C's side, nor was the DON asked to help over there.
On 8/10/22 at 10:56 AM, Staff BB, Certified Medication Aide (CMA), stated that when Resident #328 was very sick and had a low BP. Staff BB remembered that day (6/20/22) because Staff BB did not get her morning medications passed until late. Staff BB stated it was the same morning the doctor ordered a chest x-ray. Staff BB stated she was not usually on the 200 hall. Staff BB stated she had been at the facility for a while and knew everyone but she wasn't as fast on 200 hall as she was on the 300 hall. Staff BB stated she knew Resident #328. Staff BB had checked Resident #328's blood sugar and it was very low and Staff BB stated she was diabetic as well. Staff BB stated the aides had told her that Resident #328 wasn't acting right. She stated they started giving this resident thickened orange juice. Staff BB let the nurse (Staff C) know, and Staff C went and called the doctor. Staff BB wanted to say they checked Resident #328's blood sugar 6 or 7 times that day, so Staff BB was busy getting those blood sugars. The nurse had been in quite a few times to get updates. Staff BB stated the nurse was covering Staff BB's side, and she was on 100 hall that had like 6 or 7 residents on that hall. Staff BB did not remember if anyone over on 100 hall was sick. Staff BB stated she was very, very, busy with Resident #328. Staff BB stated that she was diabetic herself, so Staff BB spent a lot of time with Resident #328 trying to get her blood sugar up. Staff BB stated they would get the blood sugar up and it'd go back down again. Staff BB stated that she was very ocd-ish and remembered it all very well because she was falling behind with passing medications (meds) probably by an hour or two. Staff BB stated that she was pretty sure her shift was over at 2:00 PM. Staff BB had stopped to assist with the x-rays around lunch time. Staff BB stated she knew she was in the middle of passing meds. The x-rays were taken before Staff BB left but now long before she left. Usually Resident #328 was very quiet. Staff BB stated she would describe Resident #328 as more lethargic. It took longer with thickened liquids to raise her blood sugar. Staff BB stated that normally Resident #328 could talk but wouldn't talk a lot. That morning she wasn't unresponsive. Staff BB stated she knew finally that the doctor had okayed an x-ray and the people (to get the x-ray) got there and then her shift was over. Staff BB stated she had spent a lot of time in that room. When Staff BB was told the orders for x-ray and labwork were given earlier in the day, Staff BB stated that could be that the orders for xray and lab were given around 8:30 AM, because she knew Staff CC went in to get her labs at that time. Staff BB was fairly sure x-ray came in the afternoon. Staff BB stated that around lunch time she ate pudding and applesauce probably about a quarter of it. Staff BB had to prompt Resident #328 and remind her to swallow and make sure she wasn't pocketing her food. Staff BB stated that when she came in the morning, the aides were going to get Resident #328 up and when they laid her down she was already dressed and Resident #328 sounded like she needed to cough. Staff BB stated that Resident #328 was with it enough where she was following directions. Staff BB stated Resident #328 was very lethargic and was slow to respond. Staff BB stated she would definitely say Resident #328 wasn't her normal self. Staff BB didn't remember a conversation with Staff C regarding calling this residents family about a transfer to the hospital. Staff BB stated that Staff C relaying updates with the nurse practitioner to Staff BB. Staff BB said that Staff C told Staff BB about rechecking blood sugars and about the x-ray. They (the aides) said Resident #328 hadn't been feeling well for a couple days and Staff BB asked why and the aide said Resident #328 might have had a cold or something. Staff BB asked Staff CC, Temporary Nurse Aide (TNA), to keep an eye on Resident #328 when I had to go do other things because Resident #328 was crashing. Staff BB stated that she didn't think in all the years she'd been a med aide, she'd had to work that hard. Staff BB stated when it is acute blood sugars like that, the nurse comes in. Staff BB stated Staff C would ask Staff BB to go check Resident #328's blood sugars again. Staff BB stated Staff C knew that Staff BB was behind with the meds. Staff BB stated she knew that Staff C was really busy, but wasn't sure what was going on. Staff BB stated that Staff C had said even though she only had a few people to take care of (that weren't the regular residents on 100 hall), she was frustrated and said she was behind too. Staff BB did not know why. Staff BB thought maybe it was because of the x-ray and they weren't coming. Staff BB repeated she was not sure why Staff C was busy. Staff BB did not know if anyone was sick over on the 100 hall. Staff BB stated that Staff CC was one of the aides and a girl from agency who had been there a couple of times was the other aide working with Staff BB. Staff BB knew that Staff CC was there because she is one that Staff BB asked to keep a close eye on Resident #328 because Resident #328 was crashing and she had to go pass meds to other residents.
On 8/10/22 at 12:27 PM, Staff CC, TNA, stated that morning (6/20/22), Resident #328 looked very sick. Staff CC stated they kept Resident #328[TRUNCATED]
SERIOUS
(G)
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 observation, clinical record review, family interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to thoroughly assess an...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, clinical record review, family interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to thoroughly assess and initiate interventions for residents with pressure sores, to ensure necessary treatment, services and care for 3 of 3 residents. The facility failed to notify the physician of skin care needs leading to a resident's pressure sore necessitating debridement that caused resident pain and suffering (Resident #63). The facility failed to adhere to treatment orders to promote wound healing for (Resident #63, 74). The facility failed to complete weekly skin assessments of a pressure ulcer (Resident #24). The facility reported a census of 85 residents.
Findings include:
The MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment identifies the definition of pressure ulcers:
Stage I is an intact skin with non-blanchable redness of a localized area usually over a bony prominence. Darkly pigmented skin may not have a visible blanching; in dark skin tones only, it may appear with persistent blue or purple hues.
Stage II is partial thickness loss of dermis presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a red or pink wound bed, without slough (dead tissue, usually cream or yellow in color). May also present as an intact or open/ruptured blister.
Stage III Full thickness tissue loss. Subcutaneous fat may be visible but bone, tendon or muscle is not exposed. Slough may be present but does not obscure the depth of tissue loss. May include undermining and tunneling.
Stage IV is full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon or muscle. Slough or eschar (dry, black, hard necrotic tissue). may be present on some parts of the wound bed. Often includes undermining and tunneling or eschar.
Unstageable Ulcer: inability to see the wound bed.
Other staging considerations include:
Deep Tissue Pressure Injury (DTPI): Persistent non-blanchable deep red, maroon or purple discoloration. Intact skin with localized area of persistent non-blanchable deep red, maroon, purple discoloration due to damage of underlying soft tissue. This area may be preceded by tissue that is painful, firm, mushy, boggy, warmer or cooler as compared to adjacent tissue. These changes often precede skin color changes and discoloration may appear differently in darkly pigmented skin. This injury results from intense and/or prolonged pressure and shear forces at the bone-muscle interface.
1. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #63 dated 6/29/22 documented resident admitted [DATE], diagnoses included: diabetes mellitus, non-Alzheimer ' s dementia, and anxiety. The MDS revealed the resident required extensive physical assistance of two persons for bed mobility, transfers, , dressing, toilet use and personal hygiene. The MDS further revealed the resident was at risk of developing pressure ulcers, pressure injuries and did not have one or more unhealed pressure ulcer or pressure injury. The MDS identified the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 13 indicating intact cognition. The MDS coded a Braden scale assessment for predicting pressure sore risk score of 13 indicating moderate risk for pressure ulcers.
The Care Plan revised 7/11/22 documented on pressure ulcer risk:
Resident at risk for pressure ulcers due to decreased independent mobility and incontinence
goal : to remain free of skin breakdown.
Interventions:
a. encourage me to weight shift while sitting up in chair, initiated 8/14/20
b. encourage nutritional intake, initiated 8/14/20, revised 8/27/20
c. have a pressure mattress on my bed, initiated 07/11/22
d. assist with repositioning to avoid skin friction, shearing, initiated 8/14/20
e. daily observation of skin with routine care, initiated 8/14/20
f. full skin evaluation weekly with bath/shower, initiated 8/14/20, revised 8/27/22
g. wheelchair as needed pressure reducing cushion to wheelchair, initiated 3/14/22
The progress notes for Resident #63 included wound templates which were completed inconsistently. The wound templates contained conflicting information or information missing in various categories. The progress notes revealed the initial skin breakdown identified on 5/18/22. The facility failed to notify the physician for treatment orders upon the discovered onset of skin breakdown. On 7/22/22 the progress note documented a Stage 3 full-thickness skin loss and deep tissue pressure wound.
The progress notes contained the following information:
a. On 5/18/22 at 11:14 AM wound measurements area 4.2 cm2 (square centimeter) x Length (L) 2.6 cm (centimeter) x Width (W) x 2.0 cm, Depth (D) 0 location: coccyx, wound type: Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD), Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD), edges: non-attached, edge appears as a cliff, surrounding tissue: erythema (redness of the skin), treatment was blank, goal: healable
b. On 5/18/22 at 11:15 AM wound measurements: area 44.5 cm2 x L 9.6 cm x W 6.0 cm X D not applicable; location: sacrum, type: MASD, exudate amount: moderate, type: sanguineous, bloody, edges: non-attached: edge appears as a cliff, surrounding tissue: erythema, redness of the skin fragile, skin that is at risk for breakdown, treatment was blank, goal: healable
c. On 5/25/22 at 11:09 AM wound measurements area 3.1 cm2 x L 2.8 x W 1.8, wound: MASD, IAD location: coccyx, sanguineous, bloody, edges: non-attached: edge appears as a cliff, surrounding tissue: fragile: skin that is at risk for breakdown, location: coccyx, treatment was blank, goal: healable
d. On 5/25/22 at 11:09 AM wound measurements area 1.2 cm2 x L 2.5 cm, W 0.6 cm, wound type: MASD, IAD, location: sacrum, Tissue: fragile: skin that is at risk for breakdown, treatment was blank, goal: healable
e. On 6/01/22 at 10:59 AM wound measurements area 0 cm2 x L 0 x W 0 cm, wound type: MASD, IAD location: coccyx, edges: non-attached, edge appears as a cliff, exudate amount:, light, type: sanguineous, bloody, treatment was blank, goal: healable
f. On 6/08/22 at 2:38 PM wound measurements area 0 cm2 x L 0 cm x W 0 cm, D 0: no measurements: type: MASD, IAD location: coccyx, edges: epithelialization: new, pink to purple, shiny skin tissue, treatment was blank, goal: healable
g. On 7/06/22 at 10:33 AM wound measurements area 1.4 cm2 x L 1.9 cm x W 1.0 cm, D .08 cm, wound type: not noted, location: sacrum, exudate amount: light, type: sanguineous/bloody, edges: non attached, edge appears as a cliff, surrounding tissue: fragile, skin that is at risk for breakdown, in house acquired, treatment was blank, goal: healable
h. On 7/15/22 at 10:24 AM wound measurements area 1.0 cm2 x L 2.2 x, W 0.7 cm x D 0
location: not noted, obscured full-thickness skin, tissue loss and deep tissue slough and/or eschar, wound type: pressure, goal: healable, treatment: blank, Generic wound cleanser, debridement: sharp, new treatment per treatment record: collagen matrix-silver sheet 2X2, apply to coccyx wound topically one time a day for wound healing, cleanse area daily and pat dry, apply collagen pad and cover with border dressing till healed.
i. On 7/22/22 at 2:45 PM wound measurements area 1.0 cm2 x L 1.7 cm, x W 0.8 cm, Depth not applicable location not noted , Stage 3 full-thickness skin loss and deep tissue pressure wound, Pain: complaints of discomfort with debridement and occasionally with positioning, intermittent pain , Goal: wound healing not achievable due to untreatable underlying condition, dressing: intact, additional care: cushion, incontinence management, moisture barrier , moisture control
j. On 7/29/22 at 11:44 AM wound measurements area 1.0 cm2 x L1.5 cm x W 1.0 cm, Depth: not applicable, location: blank, acquired: present on admission (incorrectly documented), edges: non attached, appears as a cliff, goal: healing not achievable due to underlying condition, dressing: missing, cleansing solution: generic, debridement: sharp, care: air flow pad incontinence management, moisture control other, progress: stable
Wound evaluations were documented with pictures in the Skin Section.
a. 5/15/22 area 1.0 cm2 x L 2.15 cm x W 0.72 cm, coccyx wound
b. 5/25/22 area 1.22 cm2 x L 2.48 cm x W 0.62 cm coccyx wound
c. 6/29/22 area 1.05 cm2 x L 1.54 cm x W 1.01 cm coccyx wound
d. 7/06/22 area 1.36 cm2 x L 1.92 cm x W 0.96 x 0.75 D coccyx wound
e. 7/15/22 area 1.0 cm2 x L 2.15 cm x W 0.72 cm coccyx wound
f. 7/22/22 area 0.97 cm2 x L 1.69 cm x W 0.82 cm coccyx wound
g. 7/29/22 area 1.07 cm2 x L 1.54 cm x W 1.01 cm coccyx wound
Wound clinic Evaluation and management summary Measurements:
a. 7/15/22 area 1.40 cm2, 2.0 L x 0.7 W x D not measurable, unstageable due to necrosis
b. 7/22/22 area 1.20 cm2, 1.5 L x 0.8 W x 0.1D stage 3 pressure wound full thickness
c. 7/29/22 area 1.50 cm2, 1.5 L x 1.0 W x 0.1 D stage 3 pressure wound full thickness
Wound clinic evaluation and management summary noted procedures, debridements:
a. 7/15/22 surgically excised 1.4 cm2 of devitalized tissue, slough, biofilm & non-viable SQ fat, and surrounding connective tissue removed at a depth of 0.3 cm
b. 7/22/22 surgically excised 0.6 cm2 of devitalized tissue, slough, biofilm & non-viable SQ fat, and surrounding connective tissue removed at a depth of 0.3 cm
c. 7/29/22 surgically excised 0.75 cm2 of devitalized tissue, slough, biofilm & non-viable SQ fat, and surrounding connective tissue removed at a depth of 0.3 cm
Skin Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for Resident #63 revealed no specific coccyx, sacrum care treatment documented May and June of 2022. July 2022 physician orders received for Resident #63 coccyx wound. The facility failed to adhere to the treatment orders, missed treatments noted in the TAR as follows:
a. collagen matrix-silver sheet 2X2, apply to coccyx wound topically one time a day for wound healing, cleanse area daily and pat dry, apply collagen pad and cover with border dressing till healed.
Start 7/15/2022 11:00 AM discontinue 7/22/22 2:55 PM
The TAR was blank for dates indicating no treatment completion: 7/18 and 7/19
b. medihoney wound/burn dressing gel apply to area to sacrum topically one time a day for wound healing cleanse area once daily; pat dry and apply honey gel, cover with border dressing till healed.
Start 07/23/2022 11:00 AM
The TAR was blank for dates indicating no treatment completion on 7/24/22
c. change wound dressing to right lower extremity daily as follows: remove old dressing, cleanse with warm soapy water, fill wound with xerform gauze, cover with abdominal dressing (ABD), secure with tubular netting one time a day. Start 04/27/2022 8:00 PM discontinue Date 06/15/2022 6:50 PM
The TAR was blank for dates indicating no treatment completion in May on 5/12, 5/13, 5/14, 5/16, 5/17, 5/19, 5/20, 5/24, 5/25, 5/27, 5/28, 5/29 and 5/30
The TAR was blank for dates indicating no treatment completion in June on 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 6/7, 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/11 & 6/12
On 07/20/22 at 11:31 AM, the residents family member relayed Resident #63 had COVID and they felt the resident was in bed a lot during that time and they felt that led to a sore on her bottom. The family member relayed that there were a few good nursing assistants here that kept them informed when they visited. The family member relayed the resident is not reliable for details, so they relied on CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistant) for updates.
Observation on 07/25/22 11:05 AM revealed a coccyx wound care present on Resident #63. The resident stood with the stand lift assisted by Staff H, skin care RN (Registered Nurse) and an unknown certified nursing assistant. Staff H and the CNA removed the resident ' s pants, the wound was cleansed with normal saline, honey gel ointment applied into the wound, non adherent dressing and border dressing applied. The coccyx wound appeared about a quarter cent piece in size with evident depth noted, new dressing to cover the wound was dated and secured to the wound. There was no dressing present to be removed prior to the treatment. In an interview at the time of observation, the skin nurse acknowledged there was no dressing observed on the wound following resident ' s clothing removal and prior to this treatment. She acknowledged the treatment was not signed to indicate it was completed on 7/24/22.
In an interview with the DON (Director of Nursing) and the Staff H, skin nurse RN, on 07/28/22 at
9:20 AM, DON reviewed skin notes and pictures in the resident records. The DON relayed that the expectation is that once a skin issue is identified that the staff discovering the skin issues would notify the nurse on duty, the nurse would assess further, a skin sheet is started and the staff nurse should notify the family and contact the doctor to obtain new orders. The DON acknowledged skin issues found on 5/18/22 for Resident #63 and no physician or family notification. The DON relayed that in a perfect world the care plan would also be updated within 24-48 hours to reflect a skin issue. The skin nurse, RN relayed they are in development of a better process and that treatment orders should not be missed. She acknowledges skin follow up assessments should be done weekly.
The Pressure Injury Risk Assessment policy provided dated March 2020 included general guidelines for structured assessment and identification of residents at risk of developing new pressure injuries or worsening of existing pressure injuries (PIs). The facility failed to provide MD notification of new skin alterations.
a. If a new skin alteration is noted, initiate a pressure or non-pressure form related to the type of alteration in the skin.
b. develop the resident-centered care plan and interventions based on the risk factors identified in the assessment, the condition of the skin, the resident ' s overall clinical condition, and the resident stated wishes and goals, interventions must be based on current, recognized standards of care. The effects of the interventions must be evaluated. The care plan must be modified as the residents condition changes or if current interventions are deemed inadequate.
c. documentation in the medical record addressing MD notification if new skin alteration noted with change of plan of care, if indicated
d. documentation in the medical record addressing family, guardian or resident notification if new skin alteration noted with change of plan of care if indicated
The Pressure Ulcer/Skin Breakdown - Clinical procedure provided dated April 2018 included the following:
a. as needed, the physician will assist the staff to identify the type and characteristics of an ulcer
b. as needed, the physician will help identify and define any complication related to pressure ulcers
c. as needed, the physician will help identify factors contributing or predisposing residents to skin breakdown
d. as needed the physician will clarify the status of relevant medical issues
e. the physician will order pertinent wound treatments
f. as needed the physician will help identify medical interventions related to wound management
g. as needed during resident visits the physician will evaluate and document the progress of wound healing
h. as needed, the physician will guide the care plan as appropriate, especially when wounds are not healing as anticipated or new wound develop despite existing interventions
i. current approaches should be reviewed for whether they remain pertinent to the resident medical conditions, are affected by factors influencing wound development or healing, and the impact of specific treatment choices made by the resident patient or substitute decision maker.
The Five-minute meeting for employees summarized key points to emphasize: Skin assessments will be completed weekly on residents with skin issues and documented 2 nurses attended on 7/20/22.
2. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for resident #74 dated 7/6/22 documented diagnoses of The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for resident #74 dated documented residents receive hospice care. She has a diagnoses of non-Alzheimer dementia, senile degeneration of the brain, depression and anxiety. The MDS revealed the resident required extensive assistance for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, eating, toilet use, personal hygiene and locomotion on and off the unit. The MDS further revealed the resident has 1 or more pressure ulcer/injuries. The resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 13 indicating intact cognition. The Braden Scale assessment for predicting pressure sore risk dated 7/6/22 revealed a score of 15 indicating at risk for pressure ulcers.
Review of skin Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for Resident #74 revealed the treatments not completed by staff. The facility failed to comply with physician orders evident by lack of documented treatments to be completed on various dates noted.
a. betadine Solution, povidone-iodine, apply to right ankle wound topically one time a day for wound healing, cleanse area with wound cleanser, apply betadine and band aid daily till healed
Start 07/16/2022 11:00 AM
The TAR was blank for the following dates, indicating no treatment completion on 7/18/22.
b. collagen matrix-silver sheet 2 X 2 inches, apply to right heel topically one time a day for wound healing cleanse area daily with wound cleanser and pat dry, cover with collagen pad and border dressing
daily till healed. Start 07/16/2022 11:00 AM
The TAR was blank for the following dates, indicating no treatment completion on 7/18 and 7/24/22.
c. calazinc, house stock to buttocks daily and PRN until healed every day shift for buttocks
Start 06/03/2022 6:00 AM discontinue 07/21/2022 4:46 PM
The TAR was blank for the following dates, indicating no treatment completion on 7/3, 7/4, 7/6, 7/7, 7/10, 7/12 and 7/15/22.
d. betadine Solution, povidone iodine) apply to right foot, topically every day shift apply
to right dorsal foot and right ankle area until healed
Start 06/03/2022 6:00 AM discontinue 07/06/2022 2:41 PM
The TAR was blank for the following dates, indicating no treatment completion on 7/3 & 7/4 & 7/6/22
e. betadine solution, povidone iodine apply to right foot topically every day shift for right foot apply to right dorsal foot, back of leg and R ankle area until healed
Start 07/07/2022 6:00 AM discontinue 07/15/2022 4:36 PM
The TAR was blank for the following dates, indicating no treatment completion 7/7, 7/10, 7/11 and 7/15/22.
f. collagen matrix-silver sheet 4, apply to right heel topically every day shift for right heel pressure area cleanse area apply collagen sheet to right heel cover with non-adherent pad and wrap with kerlix daily and as needed (PRN)
start 05/17/2022 6:00 AM discontinue 07/15/2022 4:38 PM
The TAR was blank for the following dates, indicating no treatment completion 7/3, 7/4, 7/6, 7/7, 7/10, 7/11 and 7/12.
g. flagyl capsule, (metronidazole) apply to right heel topically every day shift for right heel cleanse wound apply flagyl to wound bed apply leptospermum honey to wound and apply nonadherent pad and wrap with kelix. Start 06/03/2022 6:00 AM discontinue 07/06/2022 2:23 PM
The TAR was blank for the following dates, indicating no treatment completion 7/3, 7/4 & 7/6.
h. medihoney wound/burn dressing Paste apply to right heel topically every day shift, cleanse wound, apply flagyl to wound bed, apply leptospermum honey to wound and apply nonadherent pad and wrap with kelix. Start 06/03/2022 6:00 AM discontinue 07/06/2022 2:22 PM
The TAR was blank for the following dates, indicating no treatment completion 7/3, 7/4 and 7/6/22.
3. The MDS assessment for Resident #24 dated 7/21/22 documented diagnoses that included multiple sclerosis (MS), pressure ulcer of left heel and malnutrition. The resident required extensive assistance of 2 staff for bed mobility, transfers and toilet use. The MDS further indicated the resident had an unhealed pressure ulcer, identified as unstageable (suspect deep tissue injury).
Review of the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for Resident #24 documented an order with a start date 7/8/22 for wound cleanse to bilateral heals and left lower posterior leg, pat dry and cover with foam dressing until healed.
Review of facility electronic health record form dated 7/26/22 and titled Skin and Wound Evaluation revealed the wounds had been present since 7/8/22. The clinical record lacked assessments for the wounds prior to 7/26/22.
During an interview 07/28/22 at 10:21 AM the DON Revealed it is an expectation wound assessments are completed weekly like other skin assessments that are to be completed weekly.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on the record review and staff interview, the facility failed to comply with all applicable Federal Regulations regarding Medicare requirements governing billing practices for 2 of 3 residents r...
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Based on the record review and staff interview, the facility failed to comply with all applicable Federal Regulations regarding Medicare requirements governing billing practices for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for liability and appeal notices (Resident # 278, # 279). The facility identified a census of 85 residents.
Findings include:
Review of facility documentation for Resident #278 revealed the resident started skilled services 2/23/22. The facility administrator could not provide a signed form to verify resident received notification of Medicare options or their appeal rights. The Administrator provided a social service note only stating he had signed an Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) cut letter.
Review of facility documentation for Resident #279 revealed the resident started skilled services 2/8/22. A facility form titled Notice of Medicare Non-coverage was provided signed by the resident but, it was not filled out, no date to indicate when services would end.
In an interview on 8/1/2022 at 04:15 PM the Administrator acknowledged appropriate notices should have been given to the residents. The Administrator states they do not have a specific policy and relayed they should follow the notification rules from Medicare.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, clinical record review, Resident, family and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure 1 out of 1 r...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, clinical record review, Resident, family and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure 1 out of 1 resident had the right to be free from abuse and neglect. The facility failed to ensure Resident #328 was transferred out to a higher level of care in a timely manner. Staff were directed by the provider to contact family with an update in change of condition to see if the family wanted a highter level of care The facility failed to get emergency care in a timely manner for Resident #328. There was a delay of approximately 3 hours in contacting the family followed by a delay of approximately 1 1/2 hours of contacting emergency services. Resident #328 was pronounced dead shortly after arriving to the Emergency Room. The facility reported a census of 85 residents.
Findings included:
1. A Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], documented Resident #328's diagnoses included diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and hemiplegia. This resident's Brief Interview for Mental Status documented a score of 8 out of 15, which indicated moderately impaired cognition. This resident required extensive assist of 2 staff for bed mobility and toileting. This resident required supervision of one for eating.
A Doctor's orders ordered by the Staff AA, ARNP (Nurse Practitioner) dated 6/20/22 at 9:00 A.M., directed that a CBC (complete blood count), CMP (complete metabolic profile) and CXR (chest x-ray) be done related to wheezing and inability to swallow. The order was discontinued on 6/21/22. A doctor's order dated 2/10/22, directed that this resident's code status was CPR ((Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) was to be performed if this resident's heart stopped and if she stopped breathing)).
On 7/27/22 at 8:49 AM, Resident #328's daughter and #1 emergency contact, stated she did not understand why it would take so long to get her mother to the hospital on the day her mother passed away (6/20/22). The daughter stated a nurse had called her at 9:00 AM about her mother's condition. The facility reported that Resident #328 was not eating or drinking and her blood sugar was 39. The nurse reported they were going to get an x-ray and check this resident's blood sugar. Then at 1:05 PM, the nurse called again and stated her mother's glucose was 100 and her x-ray was fine but her mother was still not responding. The daughter stated she was told she needed to make a decision on whether she wanted her mother to be taken to the hospital. The daughter stated it was posed in a life or death way and she told the nurse to take mother to the hospital and she, the daughter, would meet/go to the hospital to meet her mom there. The daughter stated she was surprised that her mother's condition at that time had declined that much from the earlier phone call that day. The daughter said she literally called the hospital 3 times and her mother was not there yet. The daughter stated that by the time her mother got to the hospital, the doctor told the daughter that her mother's heart rate was really faint and then her mother went in to cardiac arrest and they couldn't revive her. She stated her time of death was 4:22 PM. The daughter said she received a text from the hospital which read check in was 4:27 PM. The daughter said she didn't understand why it took so long to get her mother to the hospital after the daughter told the nurse at the facility to send her mother to the hospital.
A screen shot provided by the daughter of a call log from her phone showed on 6/20/22 there was an incoming call at 8:53 AM that lasted 1 minute and 43 seconds. The next call on the screen shot was an incoming call at 1:05 PM and lasted 1 minute and 45 seconds.
A text message dated 6/20/22 at 4:27 PM and provided by the daughter, read (Resident's name) welcome to (Hospital's name).
A State Of Iowa Death Certificate documented the actual time of death was on 6/20/22 at 4:24 PM.
An email sent by a staff member of the Sheriff's Office and dated 8/8/22 at 10:53 AM, read that according to their Communications Division- the event for the first Fire Department was created at 2:40 PM, and the event for the second fire department was created at 2:41 PM. These events referenced when the facility contacted the EMS for transfer from the facility to the hospital of Resident #328.
Progress Notes for Resident #328 documented the following:
-On 6/20/2022 at 8:34 AM CMA (Certified Medication Aide) came to this nurse (Staff C, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)) and stated residents blood sugar was only 39. This nurse went to resident room and noted resident to be in bed awake and responsive. Lethargic but responsive. Staff assisting with attempting to get blood sugar above 39 with drinking OJ that had sugar in it but resident would cough on it and was not swallowing well at all. So thickened liquids was given with sugar added. Resident noted as well to have audible expiratory wheezing only, no inspiratory wheezing. Nurse notified ARNP (Staff AA) received orders to do a 2 view CXR and lab work as well give glucagon tablets following the label on the bottle per distributors directions. Notified daughter of concerns and condition, told would keep up to date.
-On 6/20/2022 at 9:03 AM, Nurses Note Residents blood sugar up to 78 but condition still the same eyes rolled back a lot of stimulation to get resident to swallow any type of liquids would respond to verbal ques still needing O2 but pulse tacky at 120 and this was apically (listened to the heart with a stethoscope) done. Resident's respirations were irregular and mouth breathing as well. This nurse attempted x 2 to obtain the lab work and was unsuccessful with the lab draws. Resident still stable with blood glucose but not presenting well.
-On 6/20/2022 at 10:43 AM, Nurses Note: CXR obtained and ARNP in house to review with no new orders ARNP went down to look at resident and is concerned with resident's presentation wants this nurse to call and speak to family about how far they want to pursue treatment.
-On 6/20/2022 at 2:44 PM, Nurses Note: Called daughter to give update on condition of mother and daughter states that she would like mom to be sent out to
emergency room to be evaluated and treated. Daughter insist that mom be sent out so order obtained to send mom out to the hospital per ARNP. Called 911
-On 6/20/2022 at 3:00 PM, Nurses Note: EMT (Emergency Medical Technicians) here to pick up resident report given resident very lethargic now and not responding well at all. EMT's perform sternum rub to wake resident up and get a response from her and had no luck resident eyes were rolled back into head and resident very flaccid in extremities.
-On 6/20/22 at 5:00 PM, Notified that resident passed way at the hospital.
On 7/27/22 at 12:23 PM, Staff AA, ARNP, stated she no longer worked at this facility. She stated the facility should have access to her notes. She stated she had ordered lab and a chest x-ray for this resident the morning of this resident's passing. She stated she doesn't remember exactly what the x-ray showed, and did not think they had obtained the lab work by the time she had went in and assessed Resident #328. After assessing this resident, the ARNP remembered telling the nurse to call family to get direction regarding whether or not they wanted this resident sent to the hospital, because if the family wanted this resident sent out she needed to be sent out. This ARNP stated that around noon, she told the nurse to transfer the resident out now, to get her to the hospital now. She stated she remembered that this resident did not go to the hospital right away. The ARNP stated there was no way to say whether or not the same outcome would have occurred if the facility would have transferred this resident out right away, however this ARNP remembered that after hearing the family wanted this resident transferred out, this ARNP felt this resident needed to be transferred out right away. The ARNP acknowledged that there was a lag of time vetween when the facility knew that the family wanted this resident transferred out to when they actually transferred the resident out
On 7/27/22 at 2:45 PM, Staff C, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated she was trying to remember what the situation was with Resident #328. She knew Resident #328 had nausea and vomiting (N/V) and wasn't feeling the best. Resident #328's blood sugars were really weird, we were trying to give her OJ and milk trying to bring the blood sugar back up. The ARNP was here physically and said send her out. Staff C stated she was the covering nurse that day but didn't remember exactly what timing was and then she looked at her progress notes. Staff C stated she did not remember a delay in sending this resident out. Staff C stated she would have to find her notebook, to find out what she was doing that day. Staff C stated she would find her notebook to check into things.
She stated she could almost guarantee there was something else going on that day because she would not have waited that long to send Resident #328 out. She stated she was covering 2 halls that day- there was probably only 2 nurses, with herself on halls 2 and 1 and the other nurse on halls 3 and 4. A CMA would have covered 1 and 4. She stated she would look into it further, look at her notebook and find out what else was going on. She said a CMA would have been on halls 1 and 4, so she would have been responsible for meds, treatments and insulins on hall 2 and insulins and treatments on hall 1.
On 7/28/22 at 10:27 AM, Staff C stated she checked her notebook and what happened was the nurse practitioner, Staff AA, told her to call the family first. Staff C stated she kept trying to call the family. Staff C stated by the time she got the return call from the family it was 2:00 PM. Staff C stated she called the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) right away. Staff C stated the EMS sat there forever in the facility parking lot. She stated by the time they pulled away it was almost 3 PM. Staff C stated she did not know what the EMS was doing when they got Resident #328 in the ambulance. When told the daughter reported that Staff C had called her at 1 PM, Staff C stated yeah, that could have been. Staff C had no further information.
On 8/9/22 at 2:02 PM, Staff AA, ARNP, stated she did not remember the exact time she gave the order to send out but remembered that Staff C was on the phone with the daughter at the time she gave the order. Staff AA stated she was blunt in telling Staff C that Resident #328 needed to be sent out now. Staf AA stated her order correlated directly to the time Staff C was on the phone with the daughter, and if the daughter has 1:05 p.m. screen shot, then it was 1:06 p.m. when this ARNP gave the order to transfer Resident #328 out. This ARNP stated she was shocked that the family hadn't already been called and she stood there as Staff C made the call to the family. Staff AA stated she knew she was standing there when Staff C made that call and Staff AA knew she had requested that the family be called at least twice that day, there may have even been a third time that she asked Staff C to call the family, but Staff AA couldn't say that for sure. Staff AA told Staff C when Staff C called the daughter that Staff AA was going to stand there while Staff C made the call because Staff AA wanted to act right away if the daughter wanted her mom to remain a full code and wanted her mom to be sent out. Staff AA also wanted to be there to give education to the daughter regarding palliative care if the daughter had questions about change of code status. Resident #328's daughter did not want code status changed and wanted her mother sent out. Staff AA gave the order right then to get this resident transferred up to the hospital. Staff AA stated she made sure she was present for that, so there was no delay. This ARNP stated she couldn't speak to why there was a delay in Staff C calling the ambulance. Staff AA did not know if there was any other crises going on in the building on that day. Staff AA stated she understand they had a lot of residents to take care of, but Staff AA felt this resident was definitely a priority. Staff AA stated she did see most of the population at the facility and this resident was her only hot patient there that day. Staff AA felt like a verbal order was given that day as it was clear to send this resident out. She stated that normally with orders, she would write them because there can be some question on interpretation such as dosage, or frequency of a medication. Staff AA stated this order was very clear. This whole situation was a little shocking to her. Staff AA stated she wouldn't say it was blatant neglect but it could be looked at as situational neglect. The ARNP stated she had worked with Staff C quite a while and this was unusual for Staff C to not be right on top of this.
On 8/10/22 at 12:27 PM, Staff CC, TNA, stated that morning (6/20/22), Resident #328 looked very sick. Staff CC stated they kept Resident #328 in bed that morning and they kept giving her OJ. Staff CC stated this resident kept puking it up and she was aspirating (inhaling liquid into her lungs). Staff CC stated that when they went into this resident's room that morning Resident #328's supper tray was still sitting in her room untouched. Staff CC stated she did not think they fed her anything the night before. Staff CC stated they used to get Resident #328 up to eat because she would actually eat better if we took her to the dining room. Staff CC stated this resident could eat in bed, she just wouldn't eat as much. Staff CC thought it was Staff BB that was working and took this resident's BS and it was low. Staff CC thought when Staff BB took the BS, it was super low. When asked if this resident showed improvement, Staff CC replied no, this resident did not improve. Staff CC said this resident was aspirating and giving this resident actual food wasn't really good. Staff CC stated this resident needed to be sent out, she needed to go to the hospital.
On 8/10/22 at 1:34 PM, Staff DD, CNA (Certified Nurse Aide), stated (the morning of 6/20/22), Resident #328 was sick in bed and she was not eating. Staff DD stated the nurse asked them to try and get some fluids down this resident. Staff DD stated this resident was not eating food and was acting weird. Staff DD stated at that time she was working for an agency and had worked a couple of days with this resident prior to this morning and this resident was just fine and didn't have any symptoms. Staff DD stated this resdient was acting weird that day so Staff DD reported this because Staff DD was just a CNA. Staff DD stated this resident was actively eating the week before.
When Staff DD came back from the weekend this resident had gone downhill. Staff DD stated that it was weird for her to see this resident like that. Staff DD stated this resident was a pretty quiet, calm, and relaxed lady. Staff DD said the person she knew from the week before was not the same person that she saw on Monday (6/20/22). Staff DD added that they need to keep on top of that there, she reported to the nurse. Staff DD stated that on the next day she returned to work and found out that this resident had died.
On 8/11/22 at 1:38 PM, the DON stated she thought a lot of times, too many times, things are missed when it gets busy. The DON stated she wished there would have been a different outcome for this resident. The DON stated she would expect each nurse, no matter what their credentials were, to act promptly in acute situations. The DON stated she did not know what happened in the time between Staff C being told by the ARNP in the morning to call the family and get their wishes to when Staff C sent Resident #328 out. The DON stated it was her first day at the facility on that day and she was working on the other side. The DON stated Staff C did not talk with her about this situation. The DON stated she would expect a nurse to call for help if they needed it, especially in acute situations.
On 8/11/22 at 2:17 PM, the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA), stated her expectation for nurses would be for them to follow the assessment policies. The NHA stated she is not a nurse and didn't even feel comfortable saying what exactly should have been done. The NHA stated she would expect a nurse to call a family in a prompt manner when given direction to do so from a provider.
A Dependent Adult Abuse policy provided by the facility and dated November 2019 Edition, directed staff that all residents have the right to be free of abuse and neglect. It defined neglect of a dependent adult to mean deprivation of supervision, physical or mental care or other care necessary to maintain a dependent adult's life of physical or mental health. This policy read Neglect is the failure of the facility, its employees or service providers to provide goods and services to a resident that are necessary to avoid physical harm, mental anguish or mental illness.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to report a fall with fracture for 1 of ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to report a fall with fracture for 1 of 1 Residents (Resident #35) reviewed. The facility reported a census of 85.
Findings included:
The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] for Resident #35 reported he had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13 indicating intact cognition. The MDS documented the resident required extensive assistance of 2 staff for bed mobility, transfers, and toileting and extensive assistance of 1 staff for locomotion on and off the unit. The MDS indicated the resident had diagnoses of Guillain-Barre syndrome, hypertension, other fracture, and polyneuropathy.
Resident #35's Care Plan dated 6/17/22 included a focus area for being at risk for falls related to altered extremity range of motion and strength due to diagnoses of Guillain-Barre syndrome. The Care Plan directed staff to encourage him to use his call light, ensure his room was free of clutter, ensure resident wore appropriate footwear, and to work with Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy (PT/OT). The Care plan also had a focus area related to being admitted to the facility with a displaced oblique fracture of the shaft of the right fibula from 4/22/22 and directed staff to follow physician orders for weight bearing, educate resident on risk for falls, monitor for fatigue, to wear Cam boot with ambulation and weight bearing to the right ankle, and to monitor and report swelling, decline in mobility and/or pain after exercise or weight bearing.
An incident report dated 7/8/22 at 6:57 AM, completed by Staff I, Physical Therapy Aide (PTA), reported Resident #35 was in PT ambulating with PTA holding onto resident's gait belt and following him with a wheelchair. Resident #35's legs gave out and the resident fell forward with legs folding up. Resident was held onto and lifted back to wheelchair without hitting the ground. Resident #35 reported his knees and ankles hurt and he was short of breath. It documented the physician was not notified.
Physical Therapy progress notes for 7/8/22 indicated the incident was reported to nursing and resident expressed pain in bilateral lower extremities and did not think he could do anymore with his lower extremities.
Resident #35's progress notes lacked documentation of the incident on 7/8/22 or any assessment after the fall.
On 7/11/22 Staff G, RN stated staff reported resident was having pain in his right ankle from a fall on 7/8/22 in PT. She stated she did assess the area and did not note any bruising or swelling to the right ankle, however he was complaining of significant pain and it was difficult to move. Staff G, RN reported she contacted the nurse practitioner and received and order for a 2 view x-ray of the right ankle at 3:26 PM on 7/11/22. She admitted she did not document her assessment or the order for the x-ray.
An x-ray of the right ankle was completed on 7/11/22 and the results from revealed an obliquely oriented nondisplaced fracture of the distal fibula. Presumably this was acute. There was some associated soft tissue swelling. The distal tibia was intact.
The facility failed to report the fall with fracture to the Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) after receiving the results of the right ankle x-ray on 7/11/22.
In an interview on 7/27/22 at 2:40 PM, the Administrator stated the facility had not made a report to DIA about Resident #35's fracture noted on the x-ray completed 7/11/22 because they were not sure if the fracture was new or the same fracture that he admitted with that occurred on 4/10/22.
The policy titled Dependent Adult Abuse date 11/2019 included the following:
Timely Abuse Reporting
Reporting:
a. All allegations of resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, injuries of unknown origin and misappropriation should be reported immediately to the Charge Nurse. The Charge Nurse is responsible for immediately reporting the allegation of abuse to the Administrator, or designate representative.
b. All allegations of resident neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, injuries of unknown origin and misappropriation shall be reported to the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, not later than 2 hours after the allegation is made, if the events that cause the allegation result in serious bodily injury, or not later than 24 hours if the events that cause the allegation involve neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, injuries of unknown origin and misappropriation, but do not result in serious bodily injury.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0637
(Tag F0637)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to do a significant change for 1 of (Resident #8) residents reviewed. The facility did not do a significant change for Resident #8 within 14 ...
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Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to do a significant change for 1 of (Resident #8) residents reviewed. The facility did not do a significant change for Resident #8 within 14 days after she went into Hospice care. The facility reported a census of 85 residents.
Findings include:
A Census Page for Resident #8 documented that on 3/10/2022, Resident #8 went into Hospice care.
A Minimum Data Sheet (MDS) List for Resident #8, documented that this resident had a quarterly MDS done on 4/13/22 and then an annual MDS done on 7/13/22. A Significant Change MDS was not done.
On 7/25/22 at 4:17 P.M., the MDS Coordinator stated a significant change should have been done in March when she went into Hospice.
A Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered Policy revised on 12/2016, documented the following:
A comprehensive, person-centered care plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's physical, psychosocial and functional needs is developed and implemented for each resident.
The comprehensive, person-centered care plan will describe the services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable * physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being; including hospice services.
The Interdisciplinary Team must review and update the care plan when there has been a significant change in the resident's condition.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive person cente...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive person centered care plan for 1 of 18 residents reviewed (Residents #49). The facility reported a census of 85 residents.
Finding include:
The admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] identified Resident #49 had diagnoses that included hypertension, renal insufficiency, aphasia, cerebrovascular accident (CVA), hemiplegia, and depression. The resident had a BIMS score of 13 indicating intact cognition. Resident #49 required limited assistance of 1 staff for bed mobility, transfer, toileting, walking in room, and dressing and set-up assistance for eating. The MDS indicated the resident was continent of bowel and bladder and had pressure reducing devices for his chair and bed. The MDS did not indicate the resident took an anticoagulant.
The initial care plan dated 6/24/22 revealed focus areas for Resident #49 that included a diet order for a regular diet with no added salt and thin fluids, a pre-admission screening and resident review (PASRR) being completed prior to admission, an order for therapy to work with the resident, advanced directives, resident ' s wish to be independent with leisure activities, resident ' s inability to transfer himself, use of antidepressant medication, and risk for compromised nutritional status. The care plan lacked information that pertained to his need for assistance with his activities of daily living (ADL) needs and being on a high risk medication such as anticoagulant.
Review of July 2022 medication administration record for Resident #49 revealed resident received Clopidogrel Bisulfate (Plavix) 75 milligrams 1 tablet by mouth one time a day related to CVA for the entire month of July.
In an interview on 7/28/22 at 8:26 AM, Staff A, Regional Nurse Consultant, stated it was the expectation ADL needs be addressed on the care plan for those residents that need assistance in the area.
In an interview on 7/28/22 at 8:28 AM, Staff A, Regional Nurse Consultant, stated it was the expectation a resident being treated with an anticoagulant should have the information on the care plan in some form indicating they are being treated with one.
Review of the facility provided policy titled Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered revised December 2016 revealed the comprehensive, person-centered care plan would describe the services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident ' s highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being; including hospice services.
3. The MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #2 documented a BIMS score of 99 indicating assessment unable to be completed by the resident. The resident had diagnoses that included non-traumatic brain dysfunction, Alzheimer's disease and stroke.
Review of Resident #2's Progress Notes dated 3/23/22 at 10:11 AM revealed resident attempted to go out the front entrance unaccompanied and was stopped by a nurse in the breezeway. The Progress Notes further documented a wanderguard would be put in place.
During an interview 8/2/22 at 12:52 PM, Staff Q, RN revealed she personally put a wanderguard on Resident #2 in March 2022 on the day he was stopped from exiting the building and was found in the breezeway.
Facility electronic form dated 3/23/22 and titled, Wandering Evaluation, documented attempts to leave the facility since admission and a risk assessment score of 20 indicating high risk for elopement.
Review of revised March 2019 facility policy titled, Wandering and Elopement, revealed if identified as at risk for wandering, elopement, or other safety issues, the resident's care plan will include strategies and interventions to maintain the resident's safety.
Review of Care Plan dated 5/3/22 lacked documentation a wanderguard had been initiated as documented in Resident 2's Progress Notes dated 3/23/22.
During an interview 8/3/22 at 10:15 AM, the Regional Nurse Consultant acknowledged Resident#2's Care Plan lacked initiation of a wanderguard in March 2022.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
#3. On 7/27/22 at 12:15 PM, a review of Resident #63 Care Plan revised 7/11/22 for Resident #63 revealed: at risk for pressure ulcers due to decreased independent mobility and incontinence. The goal w...
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#3. On 7/27/22 at 12:15 PM, a review of Resident #63 Care Plan revised 7/11/22 for Resident #63 revealed: at risk for pressure ulcers due to decreased independent mobility and incontinence. The goal was resident was to remain free of skin breakdown, Interventions included:
a.
encourage me to weight shift while sitting up in chair, initiated 8/14/20
b.
encourage nutritional intake, initiated 8/14/20, revised 8/27/20
c.
have a pressure mattress on my bed, initiated 07/11/22
d.
assist with repositioning to avoid skin friction, shearing, initiated 8/14/20
e.
daily observation of skin with routine care, initiated 8/14/20
f.
full skin evaluation weekly with bath/shower, initiated 8/14/20, revised 8/27/22
g.
wheelchair as needed pressure reducing cushion to wheelchair, initiated 3/14/22
On 07/25/22 at 11:05 AM treatment observation revealed a coccyx wound, stage 3 pressure ulcer
On 07/25/22 at 11:25 AM a review of resident progress notes confirmed residents having coccyx and sacrum skin alterations beginning 5/18/22 and a stage 3 pressure ulcer documented in July on resident's coccyx.
On 07/28/22 at 9:20 AM, interview with the DON (Director of Nursing) and the skin nurse manager, Registered nurse (RN) both acknowledged skin issues found on 5/18/22 for Resident #63 and no updates to the care plan. The DON relayed that in a perfect world the care plan would be updated within 24-48 hours to reflect a skin issue.
Policy was provided by the facility staff titled Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered, 200I MED-PASS, Inc, revised December 2016, Section 8- The comprehensive, person-centered care plan to include measurable objectives and timeframes, describe the services to be furnished to attain or maintain resident's highest practicable, assessments of residents are ongoing, care plans revised information about the residents and conditions change, incorporate risk factors associated with identified problems, reflect treatment goals, timetables and objectives in measurable outcomes, aid in preventing or reducing decline in the resident's functional status and/or functional levels and reflect currently recognized standards of practice for problem areas and conditions. Section 13 notes assessments of residents are ongoing and care plans are revised as information about the residents and the residents' conditions change.
Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to update individual care plans for 3 out of 24 residents (Residents #8, #15, and #63) reviewed. The facility failed to revise care plans for Resident #8 with Hospice interventions, for Resident #15 for discontinuation of an antibiotic, and Resident #63 for a skin ulcer. The facility reported a census of 85 residents.
Findings include:
1. On 7/26/22 at 10:24 A.M., a review of Resident #8's care plan revealed that an intervention for Hospice services initiated on 6/10/21 was resolved on 11/11/21. It showed a focus area initiated on 9/18/19 and revised on 7/22/22, directed staff that this resident was on Hospice care. The goal for this focus area initiated on 10/25/21 and revised on 7/11/22, directed staff that this resident would consume food and beverages as desired on Hospice care.
A Census Page for Resident #8 documented that on 3/3/21 Resident #8 went in to Hospice Care. The Census Page showed that on 10/22/21 Resident #8 came out of Hospice. The Census Page showed that this resident remained out of Hospice care until 3/10/2022, when she went back into Hospice care. The care plan wasn't updated every time to reflect these changes. The only focus area created that mentioned Hospice was a dietary focus area.
On 7/26/22 at 10:51 A.M., a Registered Nurse (RN), Case Manager for Hospice, stated that she was not sure what the facility's care plan said.
The Nurse Consultant, following the above interview, acknowledged the need to update and blend this resident's care plan with hospice interventions.
2. A Care Plan with a focus area initiated on 1/1/22, directed staff that Resident #15 was on antibiotic therapy related to cellulitis. The goal for this resident was that she would be free of any discomfort or adverse side effects of antibiotic therapy through the review date. It directed staff to:
a. Administer antibiotic medications as ordered by physician. Monitor and document side effects and effectiveness every shift.
b. Monitor and document side effects (Nausea/Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal Cramps, Rash, Allergic Reaction) and effectiveness.
c. Monitor, document, and report as needed adverse reactions to antibiotic therapy: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and hypersensitivity/allergic reactions (rashes, welts, hives, swelling face/throat).
d. Monitor, document, and report as needed any signs and symptoms of secondary infection related to antibiotic therapy: oral thrush (white coating in mouth, tongue), persistent diarrhea, and vaginitis/itchy perineum/whitish discharge/coating of the vulva/anus.
On 7/25/22 at 1:35 P.M., a review of Resident #15's doctor's orders revealed this resident was not on an antibiotic.
On 7/25/22 at 4:21 P.M., the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator and Corporation MDS Coordinator, both stated that the focus area for an antibiotic for cellulitis should have been removed from the care plan when the antibiotic was discontinued.
A review of the care plan after the above interview revealed that the focus area, goals and interventions for this resident being on an antibiotic for cellulitis was resolved. The resolved date was 7/25/22.
A Care Plan- Comprehensive Person-Centered policy revised on 12/2016, documented:
Assessments of residents are ongoing and care plans are revised as information about the residents and the
residents' conditions change.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. MDS dated [DATE] documented diagnoses for Resident #41 included hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure and end sta...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. MDS dated [DATE] documented diagnoses for Resident #41 included hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure and end stage renal disease. The MDS documented a BIMS score of 13 indicating intact cognition.
During an interview 8/01/22 at 11:48 AM, Resident #41 revealed she went multiple days without her heart medication.
The MAR dated 6/1/22-6/30/22 revealed an order for Droxidopa Capsule 100 milligrams (MG) 2 capsules by mouth 3 times a day related to end stage renal disease with a start date 12/19/21.
Review of MAR dated 6/1/22-6/30/22 revealed Resident #41 did not receive Droxidopa as ordered on the following dates and times:
a) 6/4/22- morning dose
b) 6/11/22- morning and midday dose
c) 6/14/22- midday dose
d) 6/21/22- morning, midday and evening dose
The MAR dated 7/1/22-7/31/22 revealed an order for Droxidopa Capsule 100 milligrams (MG) 2 capsules by mouth 3 times a day related to end stage renal disease with a start date 12/19/21 and a discontinued date of 7/8/22. The MAR further revealed an order for Droxidopa 200 MG 1 capsule by mouth three times a day for hypertension.
Review of MAR dated 7/1/22-7/31/22 revealed Resident #41 did not receive Droxipoda as ordered on the following dates and times:
a) 7/4/22- evening dose
b) 7/5/22- midday and evening dose
c) 7/22/22- midday and evening dose
d) 7/28/22- midday and evening dose
e) 7/29/22- morning and midday dose
During an interview 8/3/22 at 9:25 AM the Regional Nurse Consultant acknowledged the Droxidopa had not been administered as expected. The Regional Nurse Consultant further revealed it is an expectation staff try and get the medication from the pharmacy, contact the physician for doses not administered and continue to try and obtain the medication and keep the physician involved.
3. The MDS dated [DATE] documented diagnoses for Resident #69 included atrial fibrillation (heart rhythm disorder), diabetes mellitus (DM) and malnutrition. The MDS documented a BIMS score of 13 indicating intact cognition.
During an interview 7/21/22 at 11:04 AM, Resident #69 revealed she did not receive magnesium medication as ordered for 2 weeks because the facility didn't have any available.
The MAR dated 7/1/22-7/31/22 revealed an order for Magnesium Oxide table 400 MG 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for supplement with a start date 7/2/22.
Review of the MAR dated 7/1/22-7/31/22 revealed Resident #69 did not receive magnesium as ordered on the following dates and times:
a) 7/15/22
b) 7/16/22- evening dose
c) 7/17/22
d) 7/18/22
e) 7/19/22- evening dose
f) 7/22/22- evening dose
g) 7/25/22- evening dose
During an interview 07/27/22 at 3:25 PM the Regional Nurse Consultant revealed the she had contacted the pharmacy and pharmacy stated the Magnesium is a stock medication and would expect the medication to be available at the facility. The Regional Nurse Consultant revealed she would also expect the medication to be available at the facility as a stock medication.
During an interview 07/26/22 at 3:24 PM the Regional Nurse Consultant revealed it would be an expectation staff notify pharmacy of the need for more medication if a resident was out of medication.
4. During an interview 7/28/22 at 12:23 PM, Resident #69 revealed she did not received her scheduled 7:00 AM pain medication Hydrocodone and Gabapentin until 9:40 AM that morning.
The MAR dated 7/1/22-7/31/22for Resident #69 documented the following orders:
a) Gabapentin capsule 300 MG give 1 capsuled by mouth three times a day related to type 2 diabetes with diabetic neuropathy administer with 600 MG = 900 MG start date 7/2/22 at 7:00 AM.
b) Gabapentin capsule 600 MG give 1 capsuled by mouth three times a day related to type 2 diabetes with diabetic neuropathy administer with 300 MG= 900 MG start date 7/2/22 at 7:00 AM.
c) Hydrocodone-acetaminophen tablet 10-325 MG give 1 tablet by mouth four times a day for pain start dated 7/12/22 at 3:00 PM.
Review of the MAR administration history revealed Hydrocodone and Gabapentin were administered at 9:41 AM on 7/28/22.
Review of facility form titled, Med Pass Times, AM med pass is from 6-9 AM.
During an interview 7/28/22 at 12:50 PM, the DON acknowledged 9:41 AM is out of administration range for a medication scheduled for 7:00 AM.
Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to follow professional standards of medication administration for 3 out of 9 residents (Resident #41, Resident #69 and Resident #228) reviewed. Review of medication records for Resident #41 and Resident #69 revealed the facility failed to administer medication that the physician had ordered. Review of Resident #69's and Resident #228's medication records revealed these residents received A.M. medications outside of the established parameters. The facility reported a census of 85.
Findings include:
1. A Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], documented the diagnoses for Resident #228 included diabetes and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This resident's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score was 12, which indicated a mild cognitive deficit.
On 8/1/22 at 1:27 P.M., Resident #228's wife stated that one morning he had not had his medications at 11:30 A.M. It was the day before he left. She stated that it was different staff giving him medication every day. They didn't give him his insulin until after 11:00 A.M. on that day too. The wife stated this resident should have had his insulin in the morning to best control his blood sugars.
A Census Page from this resident's electronic health record documented that this resident discharged on 5/3/22.
A Medication Administration Record/Treatment Administration Record (MAR/TAR) for the month of May 2022, directed that Resident #228 was to receive A.M. medications. The A.M. medications were initialed as given by Staff F, Registered Nurse (RN), on 5/2/22. The mid-morning blood sugar check did not have a reading documented and indicated to refer to the progress notes.
Progress Notes for this resident dated 5/2/22 at 11:08 A.M., documented blood sugar (BS) was to be done four times a day for diabetes and to notify physician if BS less than 60 or greater than 400. No rationale was documented in regards to the lack of the BS reading.
A Medication Administration Audit Report provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) on 8/2/22 at 12:58 P.M., documented that on 5/2/22 the A.M. medications, which included 2 forms of insulin, 2 inhalers for COPD, and a nicotine patch for smoking cessation were given after 11:00 AM. This audit showed the 22 A.M. medications were scheduled to be given at 7:00 A.M. These medications were documented as given between 11:03 A.M. and 11:07 A.M. This audit showed that Staff F signed for administering these medications.
On 08/02/22 at 2:59 PM, Staff F, RN, stated that she worked at this facility for 1 day. She was hired in a PRN (as needed) position. She stated she did not remember specifics about the day. She only worked at the facility for one day and decided she would not work there again. She stated there was no rules or no structure. She stated she did not want to lose her license. She did not know the residents and had no one to help her. She stated on that day (5/2/22) she was in the dining room and was saying residents' names to try and figure out who each resident was. She said this did not feel safe, so she waited for the residents to be returned to their rooms before giving them their medications. She repeated no one would help her. She stated she does not want to talk bad about the facility but they need to restructure so that people like her would want to go and work at this facility.
On 8/03/22 at 11:42 A.M., the DON stated, after reviewing the medication audit form that she had provided the day before, that the times were clearly outside of the timeframe of 7:00 A.M. to 9 A.M. as they were given after 11:00 A.M. DON acknowledged this was an issue and that this medication administration did not follow physician's orders.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0676
(Tag F0676)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure that appropriate treatment and services were given to maintain or improve the ability to carry out activities of daily living for 1...
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Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure that appropriate treatment and services were given to maintain or improve the ability to carry out activities of daily living for 1 out of 1 resident (Resident #8) reviewed. The facility was unable to provide documentation that Resident #8 received the restorative care that she was care planned to receive. The facility reported a census of 85 residents.
Findings include:
A care plan with a focus area of Restorative: Active Range of Motion (ROM) initiated on 1/10/21, had a goal that Resident #8 would improve her current level of function through the next review period. This care plan directed staff to:
a. Notify nurse if decline or significant change in performance.
b. Notify nurse if pain is present/increased or presents performance of plan.
c. Notify nurse of refusal and reason.
d. Perform restorative plan as written.
e. Active ROM LE (lower extremities) exercises - bilateral lower extremity : with 3 pound (lb) weight x15 reps as tolerated 2-3 times (x) a week, was initiated on 10/22/2021.
f. Active ROM UE (upper extremities) Exercises - bilateral upper extremity: 2-3x/week: dated 2-2-21
g. AAROM (Active Assisted Range of Motion) all planes 10-15 reps each as tolerated revised on 12/2/21.
The care plan had a focus area of Restorative: Walking initiated on 2/02/2021. The goal for this focus area was that Resident would improve her current level of endurance when ambulating through next review period and revised on 11/12/2021. It directed staff to:
a. Walk to Dine - Ambulate to 1-3 meals per day with FWW (forward wheeled walker) with assist of 1 staff, follow with w/c (wheelchair).
b. Walking Program -2-3x/week: ambulate with resident in halls as
tolerated revised on 10/24/21.
c. Walk to dine as tolerates revised on 12/2/21.
d. Perform restorative plan as written initiated on 02/02/2021.
e. Notify nurse of refusal and reason initiated on 02/02/2021.
f. Notify nurse if pain is present/increased or presents performance of plan initiated on 02/02/2021
g. Notify nurse if decline or significant change in performance initiated on 02/02/2021
On 7/25/22 at 4:23 P.M., the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator stated that she had not been directed to carry over the restorative program to the tasks for the CNA. She was unable to speak to whether or not the Restorative Aide had been doing the restorative program with this resident. She stated she would look into this more.
On 7/26/22 at 10:03 A.M., the Corporate Nurse provided Restorative Notes for ambulation only. She did not provide any documentation for Active Range of Motion.
Review of the above provided documentation titled ADL- Walk in Corridor dated 5/1/22 to 7/25/22, revealed documentation of one person physical assist to walk to dine happened 19 times with one entry documenting she required set up help only during this time period. This documentation showed the majority of the entries documented the ADL activity itself did not occur or family and/or non-facility staff provided care 100% of the time.
On 7/26/22 at 2:40 P.M., the Corporate Nurse provided 2 sheets for active ROM for this resident. The sheets showed ARPM was provided 1 time in the 30 days prior. The Corporate Nurse acknowledged this was a concern and it should have been done. The Corporate Nurse stated she was going to check to see if there was a restorative binder.
A POC (plan of care) Response History with a look back of 30 days and printed on 7/26/22 at 11:49 A.M., for active ROM upper extremity exercises 2-3 times a week and Active Assisted ROM all planes 10 - 15 reps as tolerated, documented 7 minutes were spent providing active range of motion on 6/28/22 at 1:55 P.M.
A POC Response History with a look back of 30 days and printed on 7/26/22 at 11:49 A.M., for active ROM lower extremities with 3 lb weight x 15 reps as tolerated 203 times a week, documented 7 minutes were spent providing active range of motion on 6/28/22 at 1:55 P.M.
On 7/26/22 at 03:12 P.M. the MDS Coordinator stated she talked with the facility's former Restorative Aide and the former Restorative Aide stated she used to document in a binder but then they went to the computer. The MDS Coordinator said the facility acknowledged that this was a concern and that restorative care was not being done for this resident.
A Restorative Nursing Services policy revised in 7/2016, documented that
residents would receive restorative nursing care as needed to help promote optimal safety and independence. It directed:
1. Restorative nursing care consists of nursing interventions that may or may not be accompanied by formalized rehabilitative services (e.g physical, occupational or speech therapies).
2. Residents may be started on a restorative nursing program upon admission, during the course of stay when or discharged from rehabilitative care.
3. Restorative goals and objectives are individualized and resident-centered, and are outlined in the resident's plan of care.
4 The resident or representative will be included in determining goals and the plan of care.
5. Restorative goals may include, but are not limited to supporting and assisting the resident in:
a. Adjusting or adapting to changing abilities;
b. Developing, maintaining or strengthening his/her physiological and
c. Maintaining psychological resources; his/her dignity, independence and self-esteem; and
d. Participating in the development and implementation of his/her plan of care.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0679
(Tag F0679)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, clinical record reviews, facility policy review, resident, and staff interviews the facility failed to en...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, clinical record reviews, facility policy review, resident, and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure a resident attended activities designed to meet their interests of and support their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of one out one residents reviewed (Resident #76). The facility failed to ensure Resident #76 got into her electric wheelchair in time for her to attend bingo on Tuesdays. The facility reported a census of 85 residents.
Findings include:
Resident #76's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] included diagnoses of morbid obesity, arthritis, and depression. The MDS identified a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating intact cognition. Resident #76 required extensive assistance of two persons for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene.
The Care Plan Focus initiated 4/27/21, documented that Resident #76 liked to be independent and do her own thing. She enjoyed small groups of people but she also enjoyed alone time and always had. The included goal dated 7/7/22 indicated that she wished to spend time out of her room one time per week, that she would express satisfaction with levels of participation, and with her personal accomplishments by the next review date. The Care Plan Focus included the following interventions:
Honor her choices, initiated on 6/29/21
She enjoyed doing word search, initiated on 4/27/21
She enjoyed playing bingo, initiated on 9/22/21
She liked to take naps throughout the day, initiated on 6/29/21
She liked to watch TV, initiated on 4/27/21
On 7/21/22 at 9:04 A.M., Resident #76 stated she had a problem with having staff get her to bingo. She explained that she lets the staff know that she wants to go to bingo starting around 1:30 P.M. She said they should be able to get her up by 2:30 P.M. when bingo starts.
On 7/25/22 at 3:29 PM, the Social Services Designee (SSD) and the Activities Director (AD), both stated that staff do not always get Resident #76 out of bed so that she can attend bingo. They reported that Resident #76 liked to play bingo. They added that Resident #76 reports to them that staff could not get her up to go to bingo. The SSD and the AD explained that they have visited with Resident #76 and her daughter about this concern. The SSD and the AD acknowledged that they have reported this to administration, but at times the facility didn't have enough staff to get her up for bingo. The SSD explained that she does spend a lot of 1:1 (one on one) time with Resident #76. The AD commented that bingo happened on the same day and time every week. The staff knew well ahead of time. The AD stated that Resident #76 also reminds staff that she wants to get up for bingo as well. The AD repeated that sometimes it just doesn't get done. The AD and the SSD stated that Resident #76 required a hoyer lift to transfer with the assistance of two staff.
The Social Services Note dated 1/29/22 at 9:42 PM, documented that Resident #76 as pleasant but tearful at times during the assessment. Resident #76 would occasionally attend bingo but says that her aide won't always get her up for it. The SSD told her to make sure she expresses to her aide that she wishes to go to bingo or any other activity and they should assist her.
On 8/2/22 at 2:15 PM, the AD stated Resident #76 did not go to bingo Tuesday of the prior week. The AD stated she had talked with Resident #76 earlier and Resident #76 indicated she wanted to go to bingo on that day. Bingo is on Tuesdays at 2:30 P.M.
On 8/2/22 (Tuesday) at 2:16 PM, observed Resident #76 up in her electric wheelchair going down the hall.
A handwritten note provided by the AD on 7/26/22 at 10:30 A.M., documented that the facility offered bingo 23 times from 1/1/22 to 7/19/22. The AD added that the facility had COVID in the building at times in the time period. During those times, the facility did not offer bingo.
The Event Calendar Reports printed on 7/25/22 for the months of January 2022 through July 2022, documented Resident #76 attended bingo three times.
On 8/8/22 at 10:54 AM, the NHA (Nursing Home Administrator) reported that some staff told her that Resident #76 refused to get out of bed, however denied hearing that the facility did not have enough staff to get Resident #76 up for bingo.
An Activity Programs policy revised in June 2018, documented the following:
-Policy Statement: Activity programs are designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
1. The Activities Program is provided to support the well-being of residents and to encourage both independence and community interactions.
2. Activities offered are based on the comprehensive resident-centered assessment and the preferences of each resident.
3. The Activities Program is ongoing and includes facility-organized group activities, independent individual activities, and assisted individual activities.
4. Activities are considered any endeavor, other than routine activities of daily living (ADLs), in which the resident participates, that is intended to enhance his or her sense of well-being and to promote or enhance physical, cognitive or emotional health.
5. Our activity programs are designed to encourage maximum individual participation and are geared to the individual resident's needs.
6. Activities are scheduled 7 days a week and residents are given an opportunity to contribute to the planning, preparation, conducting, cleanup and critique of the programs.
7. Our activity programs consist of individual, small group and large group activities that are designed to meet the needs and interests of each resident. Activity programs include activities that promote:
a. Self-esteem;
b. Comfort;
c. Pleasure;
d. Education;
e. Creativity;
f. Success; and
g. Independence.
8. Activities are not necessarily limited to formal activities being provided only by activities staff. Other facility staff, volunteers, visitors, residents and family members may also provide the activities.
9. All activities are documented in the resident's medical record.
10. Scheduled activities are posted on the resident bulletin board. Activity schedules are also provided individually to residents who cannot access the bulletin board.
11. Individualized and group activities are provided that:
a. Reflect the schedules, choices and rights of the residents;
b. Are offered at hours convenient to the residents, including evenings, holidays and weekends;
c. Reflect the cultural and religious interests, hobbies, life experiences and personal preferences of the residents;
d. Appeal to men and women, as well as those of various age groups, residing in the facility; and
e. Incorporate family, visitor and resident ideas of desired appropriate activities.
12. Residents are encouraged, but not required, to participate in scheduled activities.
13. Adequate space and equipment are provided to ensure that needed services are identified in the resident's plan if care is met.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Observations on 8/1/22 in the 200 hallway revealed the following:
a) 12:02 PM- Treatment cart observed unlocked and unattende...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Observations on 8/1/22 in the 200 hallway revealed the following:
a) 12:02 PM- Treatment cart observed unlocked and unattended with the drawers facing outward.
b) 12:03 PM- Two staff walked by the unlocked treatment cart.
c) 12:04 PM- the Director of Nursing (DON) walked by the treatment cart and locked it. Upon request the DON unlocked the treatment cart that revealed multiple physician ordered medicated treatments.
d) 12:05 PM- Staff U, Registered Nurse (RN), returned to the treatment cart. Staff U explained that she had been in a resident's room located across the hallway and perpendicular to the treatment cart.
During an interview on 8/1/22 at 12:04 PM the DON acknowledged the treatment cart should be locked while unattended by staff.
3. During an observation on 8/1/22 at 3:39 PM noted an unlocked and unattended medication cart in the 300 hallway, watched as the Administrator locked the medication cart. The Administrator acknowledged it had been unlocked without staff present and it should have been locked. The Administrator paged Staff G, Registered Nurse (RN) who was responsible for the medication cart to return to the 300 hallway. Observed Staff G in the 400 hallway returning towards the medication cart in the 300 hallway. Staff G reported she had been away from the medication cart for approximately 5 minutes.
The Security of Medication Cart policy revised April 2007, instructed the following:
a) The nurse must secure the medication cart during the medication pass to prevent unauthorized entry.
b) The medication cart should be parked in the doorway of the resident's room during the medication pass.
c) The cart door and drawers should be facing the resident's room.
d) Medication carts must be securely locked at all times when out of the nurse's view.
4. Resident #2's MDS assessment dated [DATE] identified a BIMS score of 99, indicating assessment unable to be completed by the resident. The Staff Assessment of Resident #2's Cognitive Patterns determined that he had long and short-term memory problems. Resident #2's had severely impaired cognitive skills for daily decision making. The MDS included diagnoses of non-traumatic brain dysfunction, Alzheimer's disease, and stroke. The MDS indicated that Resident #2 did not exhibit the behavior of wandering during the seven day lookback period. Resident #2 required limited assistance of two persons with walking in his room and corridor. Resident #2 required extensive assistance of two persons with transfers.
The Nurses Notes dated 3/23/22 at 10:11 AM documented that Resident #2 attempted to go out the front entrance unaccompanied, but got stopped by a nurse in the breezeway. The nurse recorded the staff planned to apply a wanderguard to Resident #2.
During an interview on 8/2/22 at 12:52 PM, Staff Q, RN, reported that she personally put a wanderguard on Resident #2 in March 2022 on the day he attempted to exit the building and got stopped in the breezeway.
The NSG Wandering Evaluation documented the following assessments questions
3/23/22 - attempts to leave the facility since admission indicated as yes.
Risk assessment score of 20, indicating high risk for elopement.
4/12/22 attempts to leave the facility since admission indicated no
Risk assessment score of 9, indicating low risk for wandering.
The Wandering and Elopement policy revised March 2019 directed that if identified as a risk for wandering, elopement, or other safety issues, the resident's Care Plan would include strategies and interventions to maintain the resident's safety.
Resident #2's Care Plan dated 5/3/22 lacked documentation of the initiation of a wanderguard as documented in his Progress Notes dated 3/23/22.
The Nurses Note dated 5/14/22 at 11:57 AM, identified that staff found Resident #2 outside unsupervised in the parking lot in his power wheelchair.
During an interview, 8/2/22 at 10:40 AM Staff Y, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), reported that he worked on 5/14/22 when the staff found Resident #2 outside. Staff Y stated he thought Resident #2 had a wanderguard on his arm at the time.
During an interview on 8/3/22 at 8:58 AM, Staff W, previous Business Office Manager, revealed she drove to the back parking lot on 5/14/22 and found Resident #2 sitting near the laundry building and dumpsters in his electric wheelchair without any staff. Staff W stated Resident #2 wore a wanderguard when she found him outside. Staff W reported that the door alarms did not sound.
During an interview on 8/3/22 at 8:34 AM, Staff X, Housekeeping Supervisor, said that she work on 5/14/22 when the facility staff found Resident #2 found outside near the laundry building and dumpsters. Staff X stated she stayed with Resident #2 while Staff W went inside to get a nurse. Staff X explained that she got Resident #2 to go inside the building and back to his room by offering him Mountain Dew and a snack. Staff X reported that the door alarms did not sound at that time. Staff X stated she contacted the Staff Z, Maintenance Supervisor, to notify him that the door alarm did not alarm when Resident #2 exited the building.
During an interview on 8/3/22 at 9:00 AM, Staff Z, Maintenance Supervisor, revealed he came to the facility after receiving a call from Staff X that the door alarms did not work. Staff Z reported that he found the door alarms to be in working order.
Resident #2's May 2022 Treatment Administration Record (TAR) documented the start date to check the wanderguard every shift as 5/17/22. The TAR lacked additional information related to Resident #2's wanderguard until the start date of 5/17/22. The order lacked documentation for the following dates
Day shift on 5/23/22, 5/25/22, and 5/30/22.
Evening shift on 5/23/22 and 5/24/22.
Night shift on 5/24/22 and 5/29/22.
Resident #2's Care Plan reviewed on 8/8/22 at 5:08 PM included a Focus indicating he had a history of wandering. and a wanderguard in place was initiated. 5/17/22. The Care Plan interventions recorded that Resident #2 had a wander in place to alert staff if he attempted to leave the facility.
During an interview on 8/3/22 at 10:15 AM, the Regional Nurse Consultant acknowledged that Resident #2 did not have interventions in place related to the initiation of a wanderguard in March 2022.
During an interview on 8/3/22 at 1:47 PM, Staff N, Nurse Consultant, reported that she worked as the covering Nurse Consultant on 5/14/22 when Resident #2 exited the building unsupervised. Staff N explained that the facility staff notified her that Resident #2 did not have a wanderguard in place at the time he exited the building.
During a follow-up interview on 8/3/22 at 4:05 PM, Staff X declared that she did not remember if Resident #2 had a wanderguard on or not.
During a follow-up interview on 8/3/22 at 5:48 PM, Staff W reported she was not 100% sure that Resident #2 had a wanderguard in place when she found him outside on 5/14/22.
During a follow-up interview on 8/4/22 at 7:57 AM Staff Y said he believed Resident #2 had a wanderguard in place on his ankle but he couldn't be 100% sure.
5. Resident #48's MDS assessment dated [DATE] included diagnoses of cerebrovascular accident (CVA), non-Alzheimer's dementia, and hemiplegia. The MDS identified a BIMS score of 12, indicating moderately impaired cognition.
The Care Plan Focus initiated on 9/9/21 indicated that Resident #48 smoked. The included goal documented that Resident #48 will not suffer an injury from unsafe smoking practices. The interventions included that she could smoke unsupervised.
During an interview 7/20/22 at 3:22 PM, Resident #48 reported that she continued to smoke independently.
The January 2015 edition of the Resident Safe Smoking Assessment policy recorded the purpose as to assess a resident's ability to smoke independently and/or to assess the resident's ability to handle any smoking apparatus. The form directed staff to update the assessment and Care Plans quarterly and with any significant change in status to the resident's ability to smoke safely.
The clinical record review of Resident #48's smoking assessments lacked completion every quarter as indicated by the following dates completed:
a) 9/6/21
b) 9/9/21
c) 10/21/21
d) 2/21/22
During an interview 7/21/22 at 3:13 PM the Regional Nurse Consultant acknowledged that smoking assessments did not get completed quarterly as expected.
Based on observations, clinical record reviews, facility policy reviews, resident, and staff interviews the facility failed to follow safety precautions for 3 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #2, # 25 and #48). The facility failed to accurately assess Resident #2's risk for elopement. Staff found Resident #2 outside of the facility unattended by staff. Residents #25 and #48 related to resident restrictions related to smoking and smoking assessments not being done quarterly. The facility reported a census of 85.
Finding Included:
Resident #25's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12, indicating moderately impaired cognition for daily decision making. The MDS documented Resident #25 as independent in the facility.
Resident # 25's Care Plan updated 3/26/21 included a Focused area for smoking. The Care Plan included an intervention that directed staff that Resident #25 could smoke unsupervised. The facility would lock up her cigarettes and lighter, she would ask for them when wanted to smoke. Staff will determine if Resident #25 could smoke based on the inclement weather.
The Smoking Policy -Residents revised 7/17 included the following:
Policy Statement
The facility shall establish and maintain safe resident smoking practices.
Policy interpretation and Implementation
a. A resident's ability to smoke safely will be re-evaluated quarterly, upon a significant change (physical or cognitive), and as determined by the staff.
b. Residents who have smoking privileges are not permitted to keep cigarettes, e-cigarettes, pipes, tobacco, and other smoking articles in their possession. Only disposable safety lighters are permitted. All other forms of lighters, including matches, are prohibited.
c. The facility maintains the right to confiscate smoking articles found in violation of our smoking policies.
During an observation on 7/20/22 at 2:13 PM Resident #25 in bed with her eyes closed with a package of cigarettes laying on the bed out in the open.
During an interview on 7/21/22 at 9:51 AM Resident #25 acknowledged that she kept her own cigarettes and lighter. She explained that she kept them in her drawer, and in her pocket. Observation of lighter on overbed tray. Resident #25 stated she did not know the policy for smoking and wondered if she should.
During an interview on 7/21/22 at 3:13 PM Staff A, Nurse Consultant, explained that the facility missed a smoking assessment for Resident #25. Upon admissions and should have had one. Staff A acknowledged Resident #25 should not have cigarettes in her room. Staff A explained that it did not make Resident #25 happy with giving up her cigarettes. Staff A reported the facility knew they did not have the smoking assessments up to date and did one that day on 7/21/22.
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 clinical record reviews, observations, staff interviews, and facility policy review the facility failed to provide adeq...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record reviews, observations, staff interviews, and facility policy review the facility failed to provide adequate catheter care to minimize the occurrence of a urinary tract infection (UTI) for one of one resident reviewed (Resident #91) for a urinary catheter. The facility reported a census of 85 residents.
Findings include:
Resident #91's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 99, indicating that he could not complete the interview. The Staff Assessment for Cognitive Patterns indicated that Resident #91 had long and short-term memory problems. Resident #91 had severely impaired cognitive skills for daily decision making. The MDS documented that Resident #91 required extensive assistance of one person for bed mobility, transfers, and toilet use. Resident #91 required limited assistance of one person for personal hygiene. The MDS indicated that Resident #91 had an indwelling catheter and always had bowel incontinence. The MDS included diagnoses of benign prostatic hyperplasia, UTI in the last 30 days, non-Alzheimer's dementia, and acute cystitis with hematuria.
The Care Plan Focus initiated on 7/12/22 indicated that Resident #91 had a urinary catheter related to benign prostatic hyperplasia. The Goal identified that Resident #91 would remain free from catheter-related trauma. The Focus included the following interventions initiated on 7/12/22
Catheter care every shift
Encourage fluid intake
Monitor for pain and discomfort related to the use of a catheter.
Observe for acute behavioral changes that could indicate a UTI.
The Care Plan Focus initiated on 7/12/22 indicated that Resident #91 admitted to the facility with a urinary tract infection. The goal indicated that his infection would resolve without complications. The Focus included the following interventions dated 7/12/22
Administer antibiotics as ordered
Educate him, his family, and caregivers about good hygiene practices.
During an observation on 7/26/22 at 1:40 PM Staff O, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), entered the room after donning (applying) personal protective equipment due Resident #91 being in isolation due to his new admission status without the not full novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID) vaccine series. Resident #91 sat in his recliner wearing a hospital gown. Staff O placed a garbage bag on the floor as a barrier and placed a graduate inside the bag. Staff O explained that she would complete his catheter care first as she raised his gown slightly. Staff O began to clean the catheter tubing at the connection to the catheter with several personal cleansing wipes. She then doffed (removed) her gloves and sanitized her hands before putting on new gloves. Staff O then utilized alcohol prep pads and disconnected the tubing from the catheter. Staff O then cleaned both ends of the catheter with the alcohol wipe before reconnecting them. Staff O then doffed her gloves, performed hand hygiene and donned new gloves. Staff O removed the catheter bag from the dignity bag hanging on the recliner. She opened the drain, emptying dark red colored (similar to blood) urine into the graduate before replacing the drainage bag into the protective covering. Staff O took the graduate to the bathroom and emptied 350 milliliters of urine into the toilet and rinsed the graduate. She removed her gloves and washed her hands prior to exiting the room. Staff O failed to clean the perineal area and around the urethral meatus at the catheter insertion site. She opened the catheter system where the catheter connected to the tubing potentially allowing bacteria to enter the catheter and after emptying the catheter bag she failed to use an alcohol wipe to clean the drain prior to placing it back into the protective covering.
In an interview on 7/28/22 at 8:32 AM, Staff A, Regional Nurse Consultant, stated she expected staff to clean the port before returning it to the privacy bag, when emptying a catheter bag. Staff A stated she believed when asked to complete catheter care most staff would take that to mean only emptying the catheter bag. If completing catheter care that included perineal care she would expect staff to wash around the meatus and down the catheter.
The facility protocol document labeled Catheter Care dated January 2015 included the following guidelines:
a. Cleanse tubing using downward motion.
b. Wash perineum well, taking care to wash from front to back. Wash all areas that were potentially soiled or wet.
c. Cleanse area at catheter insertion well, taking care not to pull on catheter or advance further into urethra.
d. Cleanse tubing using downward motion.
A facility provided protocol titled Catheter-Emptying Of dated January 2015 stated after emptying the urine into a graduate, the tubing is to be clamped and the drain wiped with alcohol swabs before replacing the drain into the protective covering.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident #32's MDS assessment dated [DATE] included diagnoses of cancer, heart failure, hypertension, end-stage renal disease...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident #32's MDS assessment dated [DATE] included diagnoses of cancer, heart failure, hypertension, end-stage renal disease, diabetes mellitus, and dependence on renal dialysis. The MDS identified a BIMS score of 15, indicating intact cognition. Resident #32 had dialysis in the 14 day lookback period.
The Care Plan Focus initiated on 6/1/21 indicated that Resident #32 received hemodialysis due to stage five kidney disease on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays. The Goal documented that Resident #32 would not have signs or symptoms of complications from dialysis. The Focus included the following interventions:
Monitor his dialysis site for signs and symptoms of bleeding and administer first aid as needed. Notify Resident #32's physician as needed. Date Initiated: 7/22/21
Monitor Resident #32's shunt for patency pre/post dialysis and on non-dialysis days. Date revised: 7/22/21
Monitor, document, and report as needed any signs or symptoms of renal insufficiency: changes in level of consciousness, changes in skin turgor, oral mucosa, changes in heart and lung sounds. Report those changes to his PCP and dialysis unit. Date Initiated: 6/1/21
Resident #32's Physician Orders reviewed on 8/6/22 included an order to complete a dialysis evaluation prior to dialysis, post dialysis, and on non-dialysis days. Dialysis assessments needed completed two times a day on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and one time a day on Tuesday, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Resident #32's Assessment tab in his electronic health record documented the following assessments related to dialysis days per the Physician Orders:
Friday 7/1/22: No assessments completed
Monday 7/4/22: No prior to dialysis assessment completed
Tuesday 7/5/22: No assessments completed
Friday 7/8/22: No assessments completed
Monday 7/11/22: No assessments completed
Wednesday 7/13/22: No prior to dialysis assessment
Friday 7/15/22: No prior to dialysis assessment
Wednesday 7/20/22: No prior to dialysis assessment
Friday 7/22/22: No assessments completed
Monday 7/25/22: No prior to dialysis assessment
In addition the Assessment tab lacked documentation of any dialysis assessment on 7/3/22, 7/14/22, and 7/21/22.
3. Resident #5's MDS assessment dated [DATE] included diagnoses of hypertension, end stage renal disease, and diabetes mellitus. The MDS identified a BIMS score of 14, indicating intact cognition. Resident #5 had dialysis in the last 14 days in the lookback period.
The Care Plan Focus revised 3/18/22 indicated Resident #5 received dialysis related to chronic kidney disease. The Goal documented that Resident #5 would not have signs and symptoms of complications from dialysis.
Monitor Resident #5's fluid intake. Date Initiated: 12/22/21
Monitor urine output. Date Initiated: 12/22/21
Monitor, document, and report as needed any new or worsening peripheral edema. Date Initiated: 12/22/21
Monitor, document, and report as needed any signs or symptoms of infection to access site: redness, swelling, warmth or drainage. Date Initiated: 12/22/21
Monitor, document, and report as needed any signs or symptoms of the following: bleeding, hemorrhage, bacteremia, septic shock. Date Initiated: 12/22/21
Pre & Post vital signs, VAD site appearance, changes, drainage, topical dressing, and any complications will be monitored via nursing documentation. Nursing documentation on non-dialysis days will be provided as requested. Date Initiated: 12/22/21
Monitor, document, and report as needed any signs or symptoms of renal insufficiency: changes in level of consciousness, changes in skin turgor, oral mucosa, changes in heart and lung sounds. These changes will be reported to my primary care provider and dialysis unit. Date Initiated: 12/22/21
Resident #5's Physician Orders reviewed on 7/25/22 included an order to complete a dialysis evaluation prior to dialysis, post dialysis and on non-dialysis days which would be two times a day on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and on time a day on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Resident #5's Assessment tab in her electronic health record documented the following assessments related to dialysis days per the Physician Orders:
Tuesday 7/5/22: No dialysis assessments completed
Thursday 7/7/22: No prior to dialysis assessment
Saturday 7/9/22: Only one non-dialysis days assessment done
Thursday 7/14/22: No dialysis assessments completed
Thursday 7/21/22: No dialysis assessments completed
Saturday 7/23/22: No prior to dialysis completed
In addition the Assessment tab lacked any dialysis assessments on 7/1/22, 7/3/22, 7/8/22, 7/11/22, and 7/20/22.
The Dialysis Evaluation that is to be completed in the electronic health record for each resident receiving dialysis, included evaluating the resident for edema, shortness of breath, lung sounds, weakness, mental status, nausea/vomiting, fluid restriction, type of access site, location of site, bruit, thrill, fistula elevation, bleeding from shunt and vital signs.
In an interview on 7/28/22 at 8:24 AM Staff A, Regional Nurse Consultant, reported that she expected pre and post dialysis evaluations to be completed on dialysis days as well as an evaluation on non-dialysis days.
The End-Stage Renal Disease, Care of a Resident with, policy revised September 2010, directed that staff were to be educated and trained on the type of assessment and data that is to be gathered about the resident's condition on a daily or per shift basis.
Based on clinical record reviews, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the completion of pre and post hemodialysis treatment assessments for three of three residents reviewed (Resident #5, #32 and #41) for dialysis care. The facility reported a census of 85 residents.
Findings include:
1. Resident #41's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] included diagnoses of heart failure, hypertension and end stage renal disease. The MDS identified a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13, indicating intact cognition. The MDS indicated that Resident #41 received dialysis treatments in the 14 day lookback period.
The Care Plan Focus revised 11/5/20 indicated that Resident #41 received dialysis related to end stage renal disease. The identified goal recorded that she would not have signs and symptoms of complications from dialysis. The Focus included the following interventions:
a. Monitor her dialysis site for signs and symptoms of bleeding and administer appropriate first aid. Notify her doctor if signs or symptoms of bleeding occur. Date Initiated: 7/22/21
b. Monitor her shunt for patency pre and post dialysis including on non-dialysis days Date Initiated: 11/2/20
c. Monitor, document, and report as needed any signs or symptoms of renal insufficiency: changes in level of consciousness, changes in skin turgor, oral mucosa, changes in heart and lung sounds. These changes will be reported to her primary care provider and the Dialysis unit. Date Initiated: 11/2/20
Resident #41's Physician Orders included an order started on 4/15/22 to complete the Dialysis Evaluation prior to dialysis, post dialysis, and on non-dialysis days, two times a day on every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and one time a day on every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Resident #41's Assessment tab in her electronic health record documented the following assessments related to dialysis days per the Physician Orders:
a. Saturday 7/9/22 - only completed one non-dialysis days assessment
b. Tuesday 7/12/22 - No prior to dialysis assessment
c. Thursday 7/14/22 - Incomplete non-dialysis days assessment
d. Saturday 7/16/22 - No prior to dialysis assessment
e. Tuesday 7/19/22 - Noprior to dialysis assessment
f. Saturday 7/23/22 - only completed one non-dialysis days assessment
g. Thursday 8/4/22 - no post dialysis assessment
The assessment tab lacked assessments completed on 7/1/22, 7/11/22, 7/15/22, 7/17/22, 7/22/22, 7/24/22, 7/25/22, 7/27/22, and 7/29/22 for the non-dialysis days.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0725
(Tag F0725)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on call light monitor reviews, observations, facility policy review, staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on call light monitor reviews, observations, facility policy review, staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to ensure a response time for two residents (Resident #7 and #327) within 15 minutes when they used their call lights to call for help. Random observations of the facility's call light monitor revealed call light times greater than 15 minutes for both Resident #7 and Resident #327. The facility reported a census of 85 residents.
Findings include:
1. Resident #7's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], included diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), peripheral neuropathy (a disease affecting peripheral nerves that causes weakness, numbness and pain in feet and hands), and depression. The MDS identified a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13, indicating intact cognition. This resident required extensive assistance of two persons for bed mobility, transfers, and toilet use.
On 7/26/22 at 12:14 P.M., the call light monitor showed Resident #7's call light activated for 59 minutes and 12 seconds.
On 7/26/22 at approximately 12:22 P.M observed two staff in Resident #7's room with a hoyer lift preparing to transfer her.
On 7/26/22 at 1:00 P.M., Resident #7 verified that her call light had been on for over an hour, she added that no staff came in during that time. Resident #7 responded yes when asked if she had a bad outcome because of how long it took to get help. Resident #7 explained that she laid in urine because she couldn't hold it any longer. She reported that if the staff answered her call light sooner, she could have used a bed pan or they could have transferred her with a lift to the toilet. Resident #7 added that her call light went off for a long time on Saturday and Sunday (7/23/22 - 7/24/22). At that time she could not hold her urine either. Resident #7 added that the staff did not answer her call lights in a timely manner all the time.
On 7/26/22 at 2:38 PM, upon notification that Resident #7's call light took almost an hour for staff to answer earlier that day and that Resident #7 confirmed it, Staff A, Regional Nurse Consultant, acknowledged that Resident #7's call light should not have gone off for almost an hour.
2) Resident #327's admission MDS indicated a schedule to complete it on 7/28/22. The MDS documentation identified Resident #327's admission date as 7/21/22.
A Care Plan for Resident #327 initiated on 7/21/22, directed staff that this resident required assistance from staff with ADL's related to activity intolerance, fatigue, impaired balance. It directed staff that this resident required extensive assistance of 2 for most of his ADL's (Activities of Daily Living), bed mobility, transfers, ambulation with a FWW (forward wheeled walker), dressing and toileting.
A Progress Note dated 7/21/22 at 5:15 P.M., documented that this resident was admitted for skilled therapy services. This resident was a 2 person assist with mechanical lift.
On 7/26/22 at 2:40 PM, the call light monitor between the 300 and 400 hall recorded that Resident #327's call light had an emergency call of 20 minutes and 56 seconds. Staff A explained that she would check to see why Resident #327's call light alerted for so long. Staff A started to walk over toward the 100 hall (where Resident #327 resided). Upon arriving at Resident #327's room, after checking on another resident first, observed him lying on his side on the floor between his wheelchair and his bed. An isolation cart sat just outside of his door. The Nurse Consultant went to don (apply) PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) but the isolation cart had no gowns, so she ran down the hall to get a gown. When asked if he got hurt, Resident #327 responded he did not. He reported that he just needed a little help getting up from the floor. Resident #327 explained that he tried to transfer himself, when he shouldn't have but he got tired of waiting and hearing the dinging (referring to call light sounding at the nurses' station). The Nurse Consultant returned to the room and started to don her gown. A new picture taken at that time of the call light monitor at the nurses' station between the 100 and 200 hall, revealed Resident #327's call light remained on for 24 minutes and 35 seconds.
On 7/26/22 at 3:33 PM, the Nurse Consultant acknowledged that Resident #327's call light alarmed for greater than the allotted time of 15 minutes.
An Answering the Call Light procedure revised on 3/21, documented the purpose of the procedure was to ensure timely responses to the resident's requests and needs. It directed staff to do the following:
General Guidelines
1. Upon admission and periodically as needed, explain and demonstrate use of the call light to the resident.
2. Ask the resident to return the demonstration.
3. Explain to the resident that a call system is also located in his/her bathroom.
4. Be sure that the call light is plugged in and functioning at all times
5. When the resident is in bed or confined to a chair be sure the call light is within easy reach of the resident.
6. Some residents may not be able to use their call light. Be sure you check these residents frequently.
7. Report all defective call lights to the nurse supervisor promptly.
Steps in the Procedure
1. ldentify yourself and politely respond to the resident by his/her name (e.g, This is Mrs. [NAME]. Mr. [NAME], how may I help you?).
a. If the resident needs assistance, indicate the approximate time it will take for you to respond.
b. If the resident's request requires another staff member, notify the individual.
C. If you are uncertain as to whether or not a request can be fulfilled or if you cannot fulfill the resident's request, ask the nurse supervisor for assistance.
2. If assistance is needed when you enter the room, summon help by using the call signal.
Documentation
1. Document any significant requests or complaints made by the resident and how the request or complaint was addressed.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. On 7/27/22 at 11:19 AM observed Staff E, Registered Nurse (RN), in the 300 and 400 hall medication storage room. In the medic...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. On 7/27/22 at 11:19 AM observed Staff E, Registered Nurse (RN), in the 300 and 400 hall medication storage room. In the medication room, revealed a document titled Record of Refrigerator Temperatures attached to the front of two separate refrigerators. Refrigerator #1 contained the emergency medication kit while refrigerator #2 contained insulin and Bisacodyl suppositories. The Record of Refrigerator Temperatures included documentation for the following dates: 7/21, 7/25, 7/26, 7/27, 7/28. The Record of Refrigerator Temperatures lacked additional documentation. The temperatures documented were between 31-35 degrees fahrenheit (°F).
In an interview on 7/27/22 at 11:25 AM Staff H, RN Manager acknowledged the refrigerator temperature records should be completed daily and accurately on the temperature record taped to the refrigerator.
The Refrigerators and Freezers policy revised 12/14 indicated acceptable temperature ranges are 35°F to 40°F for refrigerators.
On 8/4/22 at 9:19 AM the Director of Nursing (DON) acknowledged the documented refrigerator temperatures in July ranged between 31 and 35°F. The DON reported that the temperatures should be between 35°F and 40°F per their policy. In addition, the DON confirmed the facility did not have a new temperature record for August on either refrigerator.
Based on observations, clinical record reviews, resident and staff interviews the facility failed to properly store medications for 1 of 1 resident reviewed (Resident #25) for medication storage. In addition the facility failed to adequately monitor the storage of refrigerated medication for 2 of 2 refrigerators reviewed. The facility reported a census of 85 Residents.
Findings Included:
1. Resident #25's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] identified a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12, indicating moderately impaired cognition for daily decision making. The MDS indicated Resident #25 as independent in the facility. The MDS included diagnoses of anxiety disorder, depression, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Resident #25's Care Plan lacked a Focus area related to her being safe to self-administer her medication.
Resident #25's July 2022 Medication Administration Record (MAR) included an order for Albuterol 108 (90 Base) micrograms (mcg)/ACT 2 puffs inhaled orally every 4 hours as needed. The MAR lacked documentation of usage for the Albuterol.
On 7/20/22 at 9:05 AM observed an Albuterol inhaler in Resident #25's room with a storage package containing her name and the dosage to inhale 2 puffs every 4 hours as needed.
On 7/21/22 at 3:13 PM Staff A, Regional Nurse Consultant, acknowledged that Resident #25 did not have an assessment to determine her safety with self-administering medications. She reported that Resident #25 should not have them at her bedside.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0849
(Tag F0849)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interviews, clinical record reviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to collaborate and coordinate care provided by the Long Term Care (LTC) facility staff and hospice s...
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Based on staff interviews, clinical record reviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to collaborate and coordinate care provided by the Long Term Care (LTC) facility staff and hospice staff for 1 of 1 residents (Resident #8) reviewed for hospice. The facility did not plan Resident #8's care in collaboration with the hospice nurse which resulted in a facility Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) not being able to view that Resident #8 received hospice services. The facility reported a census of 85 residents.
Findings include:
On 7/25/22 at 4:17 PM the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator reported that the facility stored the hospice Care Plans in binders at the nurses' stations.
On 7/26/22 at 9:25 AM, Staff A, Regional Corporate Nurse, looked for hospice binders at the nurses' stations but could not find one for Resident #8.
On 7/26/22 at 09:33 AM, Staff A stated that she talked with Resident #8's hospice nurse. Staff A reported that the hospice nurse said that they document in the residents' health care record and then download the documentation under the miscellaneous tab. Staff A explained that the CNAs could access the miscellaneous tab but did not know for sure if they routinely would access it. When asked how the CNAs would know when a resident received hospice care, Staff A responded that she would need to look into it further. While talking to Staff A, the MDS Coordinator sat in the room and added that she did not know how the CNAs accessed information related to hospice services.
On 7/26/22 at 9:41 AM, Staff P, CNA, accompanied by Staff A, brought her phone to show where CNA's could see that a resident received hospice services. Staff P explained that the CNA's document their information on each resident in their phones. Staff P said that they knew each resident's plan of care by the information they saw on their phones. When asked to see if Resident #8 received hospice services, Staff P reported that she wanted to show the resident that she currently accessed and appeared hesitant to pull up Resident #8's information. Staff P used the phone and went to Resident #8's information. Once there, she stated the information did not include that Resident #8 received hospice services.
The Care Plan Focus initiated on 9/18/19 related to Advanced Directives included an intervention initiated on 6/10/21 that Resident #8 had hospice services. The intervention got resolved on 11/11/21, indicating the resident did not have hospice services.
The Care Plan Focus revised on 7/11/22 indicated that Resident #8 had a diet order for pureed textured food and honey thickened liquids. Resident #8 used hospice services and she had a nutritional risk related to her underweight and dementia. The Goal revised on 7/11/22 documented the consumption of food and beverages as desired on hospice care.
Resident #8's Census tab in the electronic health records documented that Resident #8 started on hospice care on 3/3/21. The Census tab showed that on 10/22/21 Resident #8 came out of hospice care. The Census tab showed that Resident #8 remained off hospice care until 3/10/22. At that time, Resident #8 went back to hospice services, where she still remained at the time of the survey.
The Care Plan lacked revision each time she changed her level of care. The Dietary Focus is observed to be the only area about hospice services.
On 7/26/22 at 10:51 AM, the Hospice Case Manager, Registered Nurse (RN), said that she documents in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) notes. She explained that the hospice team documented under IDT and not the facility's team. She explained that they have more conversations with the facility staff regarding the need for frequent medication or turning more often when a resident starts to decline. The Hospice Case Manager reported that Resident #8 did not have a decline. The Hospice Case Manager explained that at times, Resident #8 would eat better for her than she would for others. The Hospice Case Manager reported that she did not know what the facility's Care Plan included.
Following the interview with the Hospice Case Manager, Staff A acknowledged the need to update and blend interventions on Resident #8's Care Plan with the hospice representative.
The Care Plans - Comprehensive/Person Centered policy revised 12/16, documented that the comprehensive, person-centered care plan would:
a. Include measurable objectives and timeframes;
b. Describe the services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being; including hospice services.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0868
(Tag F0868)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on facility record review, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to hold quarterly Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) Committee meetings, with the minimum require...
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Based on facility record review, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to hold quarterly Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) Committee meetings, with the minimum required members in attendance. The facility reported a census of 85 residents.
Findings include:
The review of the facilities sign-in sheets showed QAA meeting attendance sheets dated 10/14/21 and 3/23/22. The facility lacked additional documentation that showed QAA meetings occurred on a quarterly basis.
On 8/4/22 at 4:00 PM, the Administrator explained that she expected the QAA committee to meet one time per quarter. She reported that did not currently happen. She explained that they had the next two meetings scheduled and on the calendar. She reported that she felt the core members of the committee were the Medical Director, the core team, the Nurse Practitioner, the DON, the Pharmacist, the Infection Preventionist, the Administrator and two other staff members. She stated she expected them all be at the meeting but minimally the required staff be present for all scheduled QAA meetings.
The Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program - Governance and Leadership policy revised 3/20 documented that facility identified the following as members of the QAPI committee: Administrator (or designee who is in a leadership role), Director of Nursing Services, Medical Director, Infection Preventionist, and representatives of the following departments, as requested by the Administrator; Pharmacy, Social Services, Activity Services, Environmental Services, Human Resources, and Medical Records. The policy directed that the committee is to meet at least quarterly (or more often as necessary). The committee members needed to be reminded of the meeting day, time, and location via email at least two business days prior to the meeting.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility staff failed to wear face masks as directed by the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) in common resident areas during a novel Cor...
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Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility staff failed to wear face masks as directed by the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) in common resident areas during a novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID) outbreak status. The facility reported a census of 85 residents.
Findings include:
The Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic revised 2/2/22 instructed that health care providers (HCP) who are up to date with all recommended COVID-19 vaccine doses should wear source control when they are in areas of the healthcare facility where they could encounter patients (such as common halls/corridors). The document defined source control as the use of respirators, well-fitting facemasks, or cloth masks to cover a person's mouth and nose to prevent spread of respiratory secretions when they are breathing, talking, sneezing, or coughing.
On 7/26/22 at 1:50 PM witnessed Staff R, Temporary Nurse Aide (TNA), walking down the 300 hallway between two staff members with his N95 face mask below his chin. Staff R continued to walk past an unmasked resident who sat in the hallway and two additional staff members in the hallway.
On 7/26/22 at 3:43 PM saw Staff T, Hospice Case Manager, sitting at a table by the east nurse's station with her mask not covering her mouth or nose and talking to another hospice staff person.
On 7/27/22 at 10:42 AM watched Staff T sit at a table by the east nurses' station with her mask not covering her mouth or nose talking to a resident. Staff T did pull the mask up after seeing the surveyor walking in her direction.
On 8/1/22 at 4:23 PM observed Staff S, Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA), at the nurse's station between the 100 and 200 hallway with her mask below her mouth with a resident sitting in a wheelchair next to her. Staff S pulled up her mask after seeing the surveyor. Staff S then proceeded to lean down facing the resident and pulled her mask down below her mouth to speak to the resident. During an interview immediately following the observation, Staff S reported she pulled her mask down below her mouth in order for the resident to hear her.
During an interview on 8/8/22 at 11:25 AM, the Administrator revealed one resident tested positive on 7/22/22 and one staff member tested positive 7/25/22 for COVID.
During an interview on 8/2/22 at 8:00 AM the Director of Nursing explained that she expected staff to have their nose and mouth covered at all times with face masks in resident areas.
During an interview 8/8/22 at 12:25 PM, the Regional Nurse Consultant reported that the facility follows the most recent Quality, Safety, and Oversight Group (QSO) and CDC guidelines concerning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0883
(Tag F0883)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record reviews, facility policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to offer or provide pneumovax...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record reviews, facility policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to offer or provide pneumovax vaccinations for 2 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident #57 and #76) for immunizations. The facility reported a census of 85 residents.
Findings include:
1. Resident #57's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] included a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The MDS documented an admission date as 2/11/22.
The Physician's Orders dated 7/9/21 included an order for the pneumococcal vaccine if applicable.
The clinical record lacked consent or declination of the pneumococcal vaccine.
2. Resident #76's MDS assessment dated [DATE] included diagnoses of morbid obesity and chronic peripheral venous insufficiency. The MDS documented a readmission date as 4/2/21.
The Physician's Orders dated 11/12/20 included an order for the pneumococcal vaccine if applicable.
The clinical record lacked consent or declination of the pneumococcal vaccine.
The Pneumococcal Vaccine policy revised 10/19, documented that prior to or upon admission, residents will be assessed for eligibility to receive the pneumococcal vaccine series and when indicated will be offered the vaccine series within thirty (30) days of admission to the facility unless medically contraindicated or the resident has already been vaccinated.
During an interview on 7/28/22 at 8:26AM Staff A, Regional Nurse Consultant, acknowledged the pneumococcal vaccine declination had not been completed per policy for Residents #57 and #76.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to provide necessary servi...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to provide necessary services to maintain personal hygiene and grooming for residents who are unable to carry out activities of daily living for 4 of 18 residents reviewed (Residents #35, #49, #75, #76). The facility did not provide bathing as scheduled for Residents #35, #49, #75 and did not provide toe nail care for Resident #76. The facility reported a census of 85 residents.
Finding include:
1. The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] for Resident #35 reported he had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13 indicating intact cognition. The MDS documented the resident required extensive assistance of 2 staff for bed mobility, transfers, and toileting and extensive assistance of 1 staff for locomotion on and off the unit. The MDS indicated the resident had diagnoses of Guillain-Barre syndrome, hypertension, other fracture, and polyneuropathy.
The initial care plan dated 6/17/22 identified Resident #35's need for assistance with grooming, personal hygiene, and other routine activities of daily living (ADL). The care plan instructed staff to encourage resident to participate to the fullest extent possible with each interaction.
The Activities of Daily Living for bathing under the Task tab in the electronic health record (Point Click Care) documented Resident #35 was to get baths on Tuesdays and Fridays. Resident #35 received a shower on the following dates: 6/24, 6/28 (given by his wife), 6/30, 7/1 (given by his wife), 7/5, 7/8, 7/19 (given by his wife), and 7/22. Resident #35 did not receive a shower on 7/11 and 7/15 making it a 10 day stretch without a shower.
In an interview on 7/21/22 at 9:32 AM, Resident #35 stated he was to get a shower twice a week but stated his wife had been assisting him with his showers because staff had told him they did not have enough staff to give him a shower.
2. The admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] identified Resident #49 had diagnoses that included hypertension, renal insufficiency, aphasia, cerebrovascular accident (CVA), hemiplegia, and depression. The resident had a BIMS score of 13 indicating intact cognition. Resident #49 required limited assistance of 1 staff for bed mobility, transfer, toileting, walking in room, and dressing and set-up assistance for eating. The MDS indicated the resident was continent of bowel and bladder and had pressure reducing devices for his chair and bed.
The initial care plan dated 6/24/22 revealed the care plan lacked information that pertained to Resident #49's need for assistance with his ADL.
The Activities of Daily Living for bathing under the Task tab in the electronic health record (Point Click Care) documented Resident #49 was to get baths on Tuesdays and Fridays. Resident #49 received a shower on the following dates: 6/28, 7/1, and 7/8. Per documentation resident refused his shower on 7/5, 7/19 and 7/22. Resident #49 did not receive a shower on 7/11 and 7/15 making it at least a 2 week stretch without a shower.
In an interview on 7/21/22 at 11:52 AM, Resident #49 reported he did not receive showers twice a week as scheduled.
3. The MDS assessment dated [DATE] identified Resident #75 had diagnosis that included cancer, heart failure, Alzheimer's disease, non-Alzheimer's dementia, depression, arthritis and carotid artery syndrome. The resident had a BIMS score of 6 indicating severe cognitive impairment. Resident #75 required limited assistance of 1 staff for bed mobility, toileting and personal hygiene and supervision for transfers and eating. The MDS indicated the resident was always incontinent of bowel and bladder, uses oxygen and is on hospice care.
The care plan dated 7-8-22 identified Resident #75's need for assistance with her shower and her TED hose daily. The care plan instructed staff to encourage independence with bed mobility, transfers and dressing, to assure her glasses are off when in bed, assist with bathing and that resident prefers showers.
The Activities of Daily Living for bathing under the Task tab in the electronic health record (Point Click Care) documented Resident #75 was to get baths on Tuesdays and Fridays. Resident #75 received a shower on the following dates: 7/8, 7/19, 7/22, 7/26 and 7/29. Resident #75 did not receive a shower on 7/1, 7/5, 7/12, and 7/15 making it 10 day stretches without a shower.
In an interview on 7/28/22 at 8:22 AM, Staff A, Regional Nurse Consultant stated it was the expectation staff follow the policy and state regulations of 2 baths per week or per the resident's preference. If the resident preferred anything other than 2 times a week baths, it should be care planned.
The facility provided policy titled Bath, Shower/Tub revised February 2018 does not address the frequency baths/showers are to be offered to the residents.
4. A Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], documented diagnoses for Resident #76 included morbid obesity, arthritis and depression. The Brief Interview for Mental Status documented a score of 15 out of 15, which indicated intact cognition. Resident #76 required extensive assist of 2 for bed mobility, transfer, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene.
A care plan with a focus area initiated on 12/2/20, documented that Resident #76 required staff assistance with her Activities of Daily Living (ADL's). Resident #76's goal was that she would become independent with ADL's. The care plan directed staff that:
Resident #76 needed assist of two with dressing and bed mobility
Resident #76 preferred shower
Resident #76 transferred with the use of the hoyer initiated on 3/30/22.
Resident #76 wore TED hose on A.M. off H.S. (hour of sleep) initiated on 3/5/22.
Resident #76 used her wheelchair as her primary mode of locomotion
Resident #76 required one person to assist her with bathing.
On 7/26/22 at 9:32 A.M., Resident #76 stated she had not had cares done yet that day and gave permission for observation of cares.
On 7/26/22 at 11:49 AM, cares were provided. An observation at this time revealed this resident's toenails were thick with some of them turning upwards and to the sides. Resident #76 stated no one will do anything about her toenails. She stated they are growing up to the ceiling. This resident stated that she had not refused to have her toenails clipped nor had she refused to go to a podiatrist. This resident gave permission to take pictures of her toenails, then wanted to see the pictures. After looking at the pictures, this resident stated she had no idea her toenails were that bad.
On 7/26/22 at 2:57 P.M., the Corporate Nurse was shown the pictures of this resident's toenails. The Corporate Nurse acknowledged that there was a problem that they had not been addressed. The Corporate Nurse nodded her head to understanding that this resident stated she has not refused to have nail care done or to go to the podiatrist, and this resident voiced that she would like her toenails to be clipped.
07/26/22 03:15 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON), after viewing the pictures of this resident's toenails, stated that every nurse is qualified to clip nails, and that the DON herself has her toenails done every 2 weeks. She acknowledged that this resident's toenails have not been attended to long before she, the DON, had started employment at the facility. The DON stated she had been at the facility for approximately one month.
A Fingernails/Toenails, Care of procedure dated 2/2018, documented the purposes of
of this procedure was to clean the nail bed, to keep nails trimmed, and to prevent infections. It directed staff to:
I. Review the resident's care plan to assess for any special needs of the resident.
2. Assemble the equipment and supplies as needed.
General Guidelines
1. Nail care includes daily cleaning and regular trimming.
2. Proper nail care can aid in the prevention of skin problems around the nail bed.
3. Unless otherwise permitted, do not trim the nails of diabetic residents or residents with circulatory impairments.
4. Trimmed and smooth nails prevent the resident from accidentally scratching and injuring his or her skin.
5. Watch for and report any changes in the color of the skin around the nail bed, blueness of the nails, any signs of poor circulation, cracking of the skin between the toes, any swelling, bleeding, etc.
6. Stop and report to the nurse supervisor if there is evidence of ingrown nails, infections, pain, or if nails are too hard or too thick to cut with ease.
Documentation
The following infornation should be recorded in the resident's medical record:
-Any difficultics in cutting the resident's nails.
-Any problems or complaints made by the resident with his/her hands or feet or any complaints related to the procedure.
-If the resident refused the treatment, the reason(s) why and the intervention taken.
-The signature and title of the person recording the data.
Reporting
.-Notify the supervisor if the resident refuses the care.
-Report other information in accordance with facility policy and professional standards of practice.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, facility policy review, and staff interviews the facility failed to properly seal, date, and label open f...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, facility policy review, and staff interviews the facility failed to properly seal, date, and label open frozen food items to prevent the possibility of food borne illnesses. The facility reported a census of 85.
Findings included:
During the initial observation of the kitchen on 7/19/22 at 1:56 PM with the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) revealed the following items not dated, labeled or sealed:
a. 10 [NAME] steaks
b. 15 Biscuits
c. 5 Ham slices sealed but not dated or labeled.
d. 5 Pizza crusts
During the observation, the CDM explained that the items should be dated, labeled and sealed.
The undated document titled Storage of Frozen Foods instructed that all frozen products would be sealed, labeled, and dated (month, date, year), including items removed from their original packaging.