SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, facility staff, Nurse Practitioner, Wound Clinic Doctor and family member interviews, the facil...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, facility staff, Nurse Practitioner, Wound Clinic Doctor and family member interviews, the facility failed to prevent the development of a pressure ulcer to the right heel for one of one residents reviewed which resulted in a serious infection and partial amputation of the heel (Resident #4). The facility reported a census of 57 residents.
Findings Include:
The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified Resident #4 as severely cognitively impaired with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 4 out of 15, and with the following diagnoses: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT - blood clots), renal insufficiency (kidney failure) and arthritis. The MDS also identified Resident #4 required extensive staff assist with bed mobility, dressing, toileting, bathing and totally dependent for locomotion on and off the unit
On 8/12/22 the Care Plan identified Resident #4 with the problem of being at risk for skin breakdown and directed staff to:
a. Apply offloading boots while in bed.
b. Monitor skin with cares and report any signs of skin breakdown.
c. Skin treatments as ordered for any areas of impaired skin integrity.
A review of the Nurse's Notes revealed the following:
a. On 7/19/22 at 2:49 PM, documented the Resident #4 admitted to the facility without any pressure ulcers to the right heel.
b. On 8/2/22 at 1:48 PM, documented the resident readmitted from the hospital with a blister on the right heel considered to be a pressure area and lacked documentation to show the resident had heel protectors on.
The Non-Pressure Skin Condition Report revealed the following:
a. An area first identified to the right heel of Resident #4 on 8/2/22.
b. On 8/2/22, the area measured 6.2 centimeters (cm) long x 7.2 cm wide, no depth, with a fluid filled blister intact and a Mepilex treatment requested from the Hospital in place. The report showed the Doctor and family notified (no documentation that the resident had Prevalon boots (heel protective boots) on)
c. On 8/10/22, the area measured 6.8 cm long x 7.2 cm wide and no depth. Remains with boggy, fluid filled blister intact.
d. On 8/17/22, the area measured 8.0 cm long x 10.2 cm wide, no depth and marked as deteriorated with the Mepilex treatment to change every 7 days.
e. Assessments continued documented weekly.
Review of further Nurse's Notes revealed the following:
a. On 8/10/22 at 2:01 PM, has a fluid filled blister and a discolored spongy area to to the right foot. No documentation until 5 days later 8/15/22 that the resident had bilateral heel protectors on. Consistent documentation showed the Resident #4 with 3+ pitting edema to the right lower leg.
b. On 8/16/22 at 9:29 PM, right leg with 3+ pitting edema and pressure areas on heel and ball of foot. Bilateral heel protectors placed on at bedtime.
The September 2022 Treatment Administration Records (TAR's) revealed an order written on the TAR (no date when ordered) for offloading boots on at bed time (HS) or when in bed. The TAR failed to have documentation on following dates: September 15 and 29 to show the boots had been applied.
The last week of the September Non-Pressure Skin Condition Report revealed on 9/30/22, the area measured 1.8 cm long x 2.5 cm wide x 0.1 cm deep. Small amount serous drainage, granulation tissue with black/brown eschar.
Review of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) Notes documented the following:
a. On 10/7/22, identified the resident with a stage 2 pressure ulcer to the right heel which measured 1.7 cm long x 2.4 cm wide x 0.2 cm deep with some eschar. No surrounding erythema (redness).
b. On 10/13/22, Stage 2 non-pressure ulcer to the right heel which measured 2 cm long x 2.7 cm wide x 0.2 cm deep with some eschar.
A review of the October 2022 TARs revealed Order for offloading boots at HS and when in bed not signed out as applied on 10/17/22.
Review of the Wound Clinic Notes described the following:
a. On 10/18/22, the resident with a pressure ulcer to the right calcaneous (heel bone) acquired 8/18/22 which measured 2.4 cm long x 1.7 cm wide x 0.2 cm deep with a large amount of necrotic/dead tissue).
b. On 10/25/22, the wound has been in treatment x 1 week, classified as stage 3 wound with etiology of pressure ulcer and located on right calcaneous. Measurements 3.3 cm long x 2.4 cm wide x 0.2 cm deep. There is subcutaneous tissue exposed and a foul odor after cleansing the area was noted. Large amount of necrotic tissue in the wound bed including eschar. There is, however, no periwound erythema, edema, increase in local temperature or induration. There is bogginess underneath the lesion. Had a long discussion with his wife that it is best to for him to have more care than the Wound Clinic can provide on a somewhat urgent basis.
Review of more Nurse's Notes showed the following:
a. On 10/24/22 at 10:02 PM, dressing to right heel dated 10/22. Removed large amount of dead skin when completing dressing change as ordered. (No documentation that the Physician had been notified)
b. On 10/25/22 at 7:39 PM, resident sent to the Emergency Department (ED) from the Wound Clinic. admitted for intravenous (IV) antibiotic for a wound infection
c. On 10/26/22 at 6:49 PM, called hospital for an update. The resident reported to be septic and will need to be on several IV antibiotics. Family considering surgical intervention.
The Hospital Records from hospitalization which began 10/25/22, documented the following:
a. On 10/25/22, ED Physician Note: Patient comes from the Wound Clinic with chief complaint of right lower leg pain, swelling and warmth. Right foot and heel swollen, red with pitting edema. Foley catheter in place. The Wound Clinic Physician became concerned with infection as the wound appeared to be boggy with surrounding erythema with significant swelling and odor to the right lower leg. The right lower leg wound appears to be severe.
b. On 10/26/22, Orthopedic Consult showed right heel ulceration began while he was hospitalized . Developed increasing cellulitis of the limb and undergoing IV antibiotic treatment. Cellulitis improved but has a necrotic ulcer of the heel which measured 8 cm long and 8 cm wide
c. On 10/28/22, Orthopedic Consult for right posterior heel ulcer that has been worsening. Patient now has a severely infected right heel with redness, drainage and foul smell. The right heel is quite tender with redness, significant necrosis with exposed bone and obvious infection. Spoke to his wife and recommended partial calcenectomy and may have to consider below knee amputation.
In an interview on 11/2/22 at 7:15 PM, the resident's family member reported he had his heel that amputated which started out as a small wound. The hospital sent him back to the Nursing Home with special boots to prevent it from getting bigger so there isn't any pressure and they never put them on him.
In an interview on 11/3/22 at 12:28 PM, Staff A, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reported Resident #4 was supposed to wear heel protectors while in bed. The Night Nurse reported the resident would kick them off and spent a lot of time in the recliner. Staff A did not recall if he wore heel protectors on while in the recliner. When Resident #4 went to the Wound Clinic before he went to the hospital, he had a foul odor to his right heel. At that time his wound was open, with a moderate amount whitish yellow drainage. The edges of the wound bed were a little bit red, edges were rough around the circumference and the wound bed was more of a white color. Resident #4 didn't complain of any pain to it unless they changed the dressings.
In an interview on 11/3/22 at 1:01 PM, Staff C, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) reported when Resident #4 arrived, he had an open area to his right heel which had been treated with the boots. He was so tall that when he laid in bed, lots of times his feet would touch the foot board. He had a nickel sized open area to his right heel. One time he went to the doctor and when he came back, it started to have an odor.
In an interview on 11/8/22 at 9:18 AM, Staff A, LPN reported the following:
a. When asked if a resident has a pressure ulcer, how often should the ulcer be assessed, measured, documented on, she reported daily at minimum and they changed the dressing twice a day. It should be measured daily, not sure.
b. When asked who is responsible for assessing pressure ulcers at the facility, she reported the nurses caring for the resident. The MDS Coordinator/ LPN had been assigned to measure wounds and do skin sheets, she assesses them weekly.
c. Documentation on the wound are recorded on paper in a notebook in the Medication Room.
d. Resident #4 had a spot to his right heel and supposed to wear heel protectors while in bed. If he sat in his recliner, he had his slippers or shoes on.
In an interview on 11/8/22 at 9:32 AM, Staff D, LPN reported the following:
a. When asked who is responsible for assessing pressure ulcers at the facility, she reported usually the doctor will diagnose it as pressure, the nurse who is caring for the resident is responsible for assessing. On Fridays, the MDS Coordinator will measure the wounds and document on a paper form which gets scanned into the electronic record.
b. When asked when a resident has a pressure ulcer, how often should the ulcer be assessed, measured, she explained documented on once a week and could not recall if the paper form is scanned into the electronic record.
c. She could not recall what had been Care Planned for Resident #4 to prevent the pressure ulcer from growing.
In an interview on 11/8/22 at 11:15 AM, the Nurse Practitioner reported she could not recall how the pressure ulcer to his heel occurred, but Resident #4 had poor mobility, in decline and had problems with edema which all may have contributed to his skin breakdown.
In an interview on 11/8/22 at 12:02 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) reported the following:
a. The resident did not have an open area to his right heel when he had first been admitted to the facility. And could not recall if there had been formal documentation that classified it as pressure sore, however, she thought it had been identified as a pressure sore.
b. In September, Resident #4 had been sent to the hospital and diagnosed with COVID and had the wound debrided (treatment to remove dead tissue from a wound). The resident had an area which started out as a blister. The facility treated the area with Mepilex dressings and the blue and black Prevalon boots that the hospital sent with him
In an interview on 11/10/22 at 9:03 AM, Staff F, Wound Care Physician reported the following:
a. When asked what she felt caused the pressure ulcer to his right heel, it had developed while the resident hospitalized for a Pulmonary Embolism (PE - blood clot in the lung) in September. She could not report how it developed. She did order the Prevalon boots which he had at the facility.
b. Pressure ulcers can always be prevented because the just needs to be rotated/repositioned.
In an interview with the 11/10/22 at 1:54 PM, the resident's spouse reported the following:
a. When he first arrived to the facility, the area to his right heel had not opened. It became infected and turned black. She recalled one day she visited him and he had his bare foot on the floor with drainage underneath it and an odor. A week later, he went to the Wound Clinic and by then it really had a definite odor. The Doctor at the Wound Clinic sent him to the emergency room from there.
b. Upon arrival to the hospital, a surgeon informed her that gangrene had set in and needed surgery that day. The infection had went to the heel bone and he removed the heel bone.
c. The resident did have a footboard on his bed the Nursing Staff never removed it from his bed and he was tall enough that his heel would rest against on the footboard.
In an interview on 11/14/22 at 1:51 PM, Staff N, Registered Nurse (RN) reported the nurses had been putting Mepilex dressing and the boots on at night. Resident #4's dressings should have been changed twice a day, once on first shift and once on 2nd shift. When she came to work on the October 24th, his dressing had moved up his leg and dated 10/22 with no initials on it. When she saw the wound, it appeared macerated. Staff N thought the combination of trying to exert the walking and couldn't keep the pressure relieving devices on because he crossed his legs so much.
In an interview on 11/15/22 at 4:08 PM, Staff G, Wound Care Physician reported he had sent the resident to the hospital as the wound required more attention and more workup than they could provide at the clinic. He also reported every pressure ulcer is preventable and that he probably had not been repositioned enough.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Transfer
(Tag F0626)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, family and staff interviews, the facility failed to follow facility processes and state rules related to...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, family and staff interviews, the facility failed to follow facility processes and state rules related to an Involuntary Discharge for one of three residents reviewed (Resident #6). The facility reported a census of 57 residents.
Findings Include:
The Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] identified Resident #6 as severely cognitively impaired and unable to complete a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) test. It also identified her with the following diagnoses: Alzheimer's Disease, mood disorder and repeated falls and totally dependent on staff for toileting, personal hygiene and bathing.
A review of the Care Plan identified the resident on 3/5/21 with the problem of needing long term nursing care with the following interventions: Per resident representative request, only ask the resident about his/her desire to return to the community, as well as making referrals to local contact agencies during comprehensive assessments, encourage verbalizations of fears and concerns with care. Provide reassurance when necessary and arrange for quarterly care conference with resident and family. Allow resident to make independent choices as able.
A review of the Nurse's Notes revealed the following:
a. On 5/29/22 at 9:41 PM, this aggressive resident had been observed in person by Unit Certified Nurse Aide's (CNA) and on cameras present in unit wrapping hands around anterior neck of another resident. This incident was unprovoked by other resident. Aggressive resident was removed from situation and redirected. This writer did not observe this incident in person.
b. On 5/31/22 at 11:36 AM, called placed to resident's family member with the Director of Nursing (DON) , Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), Social Worker and Administrator to inform of facilities' inability to provide placement for the resident based on notes from the hospital on restraints and requirements for one on one care.
c. On 5/31/22 at 2:52 PM, Involuntary Discharge Notice issued to the resident and her representative via certified mail.
A review of the proposed decision by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals Division of Administrative Hearings regarding the Basis for Involuntary discharge: Continuing Threat to Welfare of Other Residents and Staff, the title implies the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) did not find Resident #6's physical aggression towards residents and staff justified an Involuntary Discharge. However, reading the paragraph it appears the ALJ is ruling that she found the facility failed to follow the Involuntary Discharge requirements and that Resident #6's continuing threat to the welfare of others is time and fact sensitive and based on the type of discharge issued by the facility. Other than the headline, the ALJ did not rule on whether or not Resident #6's behaviors were a continuing threat to the welfare of other residents and staff. Because finding number one's title is misleading and findings two through four better explain the issues with the discharge, the first finding is not adopted.
11/14/22 8:20 AM interview, the resident's family member reported the state ALJ had already made a decision regarding the Involuntary Discharge and provided documentation as such.
In an interview on 11/29/22 at 11:22 AM, the Social Worker reported
a. The process when issuing an Involuntary Discharge would be notify the family usually, not sure what the time frame is to issue it.
b. Resident #6 had been discharged from the facility because she had an altercation with a male resident in the Memory Care Unit. Her daughter did not agree with our choice to do so. We felt the other residents were at a significant risk for injury.
c. We issued the notice about her discharge the day she left here before she went to the hospital.
d. The reason she had not been allowed to return to the facility from the hospital had been due to her aggressive behaviors with other residents. She had strangled another male resident.
In an interview on 11/29/22 at 12:13 PM, the DON reported she had been unsure of the process when issuing an Involuntary Discharge. When asked about the discharge for Resident #6, she reported the resident had aggressive behaviors and sent out to the hospital. The DON had been off on medical leave when the resident had been discharged .
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment identified Resident #9 as cognitively intact with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment identified Resident #9 as cognitively intact with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13 out of 15 upon admission on [DATE] and Then re-scored at 12 on 10/18/22. Diagnoses included: A left hip surgical repair (patient had fallen and fractured left hip July 22), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), chronic Atrial Fibrillation and Premature Ventricular Contractions (both irregular heartbeats), Benign Prostrate Hypertrophy with urinary obstruction and had required a suprapubic catheter placement due to urinary retention, a history of colon/rectal cancer had led to surgery and the placement of a colostomy (for bowel) 2015. The admission MDS identified Resident #9's skin conditions as a surgical wound (left hip) and moisture associated skin damage (MASD) of the coccyx area.
The Care Plan dated as last revised 8/11/22 stated Resident #9 had needed staff assistance with management of the bowel colostomy to include assistance with emptying the colostomy bag, monitor the stoma and surrounding area and to notify the physician with concerns. The resident Care Plan lacked being updated to include colostomy stoma skin issues, resident pain incurred during colostomy bag changes, and lacked updating the changed process of colostomy stoma wafer, bag changes and Provider ordered colostomy products to be used.
A review of the facility Progress Notes documented the following:
a. On 9/15/22 at 6:31 PM, Staff X, Registered Nurse (RN) documented Resident #9's stoma site with excoriation and bleeding and a fax had been sent to the residents' Provider.
b. The next colostomy/stoma documentation on 9/20/22 at 2:16 PM, stated the Physician had ordered for Resident #9 to have an evaluation of colostomy for fit.
c. The MDS Coordinator documented on 9/23/22 at 11:43 AM, a clarification for colostomy bag change to have been every 3 days.
d. On 9/24/22 at 3:07 PM, documentation indicated 50% of the stoma site had been excoriated and bleeding.
e. On 9/26/22 at 8:15 PM, documentation showed the colostomy bag was leaking, and the skin surrounding the stoma had been open and excoriated.
f. Staff N, RN documented on 9/26/22 at 9:59 PM, that a fax received from Resident #9's Provider directed to use Stoma Powder and a Wound Clinic or Ostomy Nurse needed to be contacted for colostomy treatment and recommendations; information had been left for the facility DON.
The facility Progress Notes showed further documentation of the colostomy stoma/skin excoriation, bleeding, and leaking colostomy bag issues had been documented as follows:
a. On 9/28/22 by the consulting Pharmacist, 9/29/22 by Nursing Staff.
b. On 10/7/22 a provider fax received for referral to the Wound Clinic for colostomy skin issues.
c. On 10/10/22 a Wound Nurse called by a facility staff nurse and a voice message left.
d. On 10/11/22 colostomy stoma excoriated and painful when leaking colostomy bag changed.
e. On 10/12/22 Resident #9 admitted to Hospice service.
f. On 10/18/22 documentation reported the colostomy bag change had been painful; stoma and surrounding skin excoriated, with no new treatment orders.
g. On 10/19 the colostomy bag had leaked.
h. On 10/22/22 the colostomy bag had leaked.
i. On 10/26 the consulting Pharmacist documented there had been problems with excoriated skin around the stoma and the leaking of the colostomy bag.
j. On 10/30/22 the facility obtained non-alcohol-based products from Hospice to use during colostomy bag change.
k. Documentation on 11/4/22 shown Resident #9 experienced pain with colostomy bag change and the change of bag needed due to leaking.
l. On 11/5/22 the facility documented the Hospice Nurse obtained a new order for Resident #9 to have oral morphine sulfate (narcotic pain medication) prior to colostomy bag changes.
m. On 11/10/22 the facility Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) documented Resident #9 had excoriation around the stoma and had discussed with the Hospice nurse.
n. On 11/15/22 facility Staff N had documented Resident #9 had experienced pain during the colostomy bag change, had been pre-medicated prior to bag change, had excoriated skin, colostomy bag had been changed due to leaking.
Review of Hospice Care documentation showed Resident #9:
a. admitted to Hospice services 10/12/22. admission orders had included Hospice would supply colostomy supplies.
b. Hospice staff had documented on 10/24/22 Resident #9 had pain with colostomy bag change, edge of colostomy stoma excoriated and open, new barrier creams and spray adhesive applied with colostomy bag change.
c. On 10/27/22 Hospice staff had documented the facility staff had verbalized that overnight; the colostomy bag had leaked, therefore changed, and resident had pain with colostomy bag change.
d. On 10/31/22 the Hospice staffs had documented Resident #9 had pain with colostomy bag change and had also documented on 10/31/22 the facility DON had been contacted by text; due to Hospice staffs not having access to the facility Electronic Health Records.
e. Hospice staff documented on 11/4/22 that facility staff had reported Resident #9 had pain with colostomy bag change and had requested the Hospice staff contact Provider for pain medication pre-colostomy bag change.
f. On 11/5/22 the Hospice staff had documented an order for liquid pain medication had been obtained from Resident #9 provider.
g. On 11/10/22 the Hospice staff documented resident's colostomy bag leaked overnight, had been changed and the resident had pain.
h. The Hospice staff documented on 11/14/22 that Resident #9's colostomy bag had been changed four times overnight due to leaking, Hospice staff changed the colostomy bag again on 11/14/22 (Fifth time) due to bag having leaked, and the stoma/skin documented as red, excoriated, and bleeding.
i. On 11/17/22 Hospice staff documented the colostomy stoma/skin continued to be red, excoriated, and bleeding.
j. On 11/19/22 the Hospice staff documented being contacted by facility staff that resident needed the colostomy bag change overnight due to the bag leaking, resident had been pre-medicated, and Resident #9 verbalized pain with procedure and medication had not helped to relieve pain.
Review of the Provider Orders Charted the following:
a. On 8/2/2022 the Provider ordered Tylenol 500 mg, and Resident #9 could take two up to three times a day as needed.
b. On 9/27/22 the Provider ordered Stomahesive Powder, apply as ordered and then discontinued it on 10/28/22.
c. On 10/07/22 the resident's Provider ordered for Resident #9 to have a referral for colostomy evaluation by a Wound Nurse or Ostomy Nurse. The facility documented a voice message left for an Ostomy Nurse on 10/10/22.
d. On 10/28/22 to 11/2/22, the Provider ordered for Stomahesive Powder to be applied to gauze and then patted onto the stoma site as directed.
e. On 11/2/2022 the Provider ordered for Stomahesive Powder and then Stomahesive Spray to be used. Directions had been provided for the colostomy change process.
f. The Provider had ordered on 11/5/22 and then discontinued on 11/9/22 a medication order for Morphine Concentrate Solution administer 0.25 milliliters orally as needed for pain every four hours.
g. Resident #9's Provider ordered on 11/9/22 and discontinued 11/21/22 for pain control medication, Morphine Concentrate Solution dose had remained the same; 0.25 milliliters, but now every 2 hours as needed for pain (Colostomy pouch changes, suprapubic catheter changes, or shortness of breath).
h. On 11/21/22, Resident #9's Provider increased the Morphine Sulfate Concentration Solution to 0.5 milliliters as needed every two hours for pain.
Review of Resident #9 Electronic Medication Administration Records (EMAR) had shown the following:
a. The October 2022 EMAR had shown Resident #9 had been administered Tylenol 1000 milligrams a total of three times for leg pain.
Review of the residents November 2022 EMAR shown the resident had been administered the pain medication Morphine Concentrate Solution a total of zero times between 11/5/22 and 11/9/22.
Further review of the pain medication administration EMAR shown for November 2022 from 11/9/22 forward there had been a total of six times the resident had been administered the as needed every two hours medication. Review of the November 2022 EMAR showed the dates of administration as: 11/11, 11/15, 11/18, 11/19, 11/22 and 11/23/22. Further review shown Resident #9 had not been administered Tylenol during the month of November 2022.
Review of the Narcotic Administration Record shown pain medication administration had been a total of seven times on the dates: 11/11, 11/14, 11/16, 11/18, 11/19, 11/22 and 11/23/22.
In an interview on 11/28/22 at 8:50 AM, the Hospice Nurse revealed the documented facility colostomy bag changes and the number of bags provided by the Hospice Nurse had not been equal. The Hospice Nurse stated keeping the facility supplied with ostomy supplies had been challenging due to the facility Treatment Assessment Record not being completed with every colostomy bag change, therefore to reconcile the number of colostomy bag changes completed had not been achievable. The Hospice Nurse further stated the resident had not been medicated pre-colostomy change procedure as ordered. The Hospice Nurse requested a phone call be made to a daughter-in-law (by Hospice) to obtain information for a stoma spray that had been used in the past successfully by the resident. The Hospice Nurse stated the adhesive spray product had then been supplied by Hospice.
In an interview on 11/28/22 at 1:18 PM, the facility Pharmacist, reported no communication between the Pharmacist and the facility DON, facility staff, or Hospice staff regarding the Stomahesive Spray. The Pharmacist stated a product called Stomahesive spray did not exist to purchase, and no product sent to the care facility. The Pharmacist further stated the facility DON entered the order on the EMAR. The Pharmacist stated a voice activated message from the Provider received and the facility had not asked the Pharmacy to clarify with the Provider.
During an interview with the DON on 11/29/22 at 1:41 PM, the subject of Care Plans and updating resident need changes discussed. The DON stated the resident admitted to Hospice 10/12/22 and then Hospice should have completed the updates on the Care Plans. When asked about Skin Sheets, the DON stated the nurse who assessed a skin discrepancy was expected to initiate a Skin Sheet. When asked about the resident order for an Ostomy or Wound Nurse to evaluate the stoma skin and colostomy bag attachment issues, the DON stated the Hospice Nurse was to evaluate. The DON when asked about assessment of resident pain, stated the facility had not completed pain sheets daily or by shifts. The DON further stated the resident pain is documented on the EMAR if pain medication had been administered.
On 11/29/22 at 3:56 PM an interview was completed with Staff N, RN who stated she had asked the DON to set up a resident colostomy evaluation early October 2022. Staff N further stated during the facility third shift (Staff N worked) that calling for a consult had not been possible. Staff N stated the facility Administration and the DON had not initiated a colostomy evaluation for the resident. Staff N unaware if Resident #9 had a Skin Sheet for the colostomy stoma. Staff N explained the facility Treatment Administration Record (TAR) had not included an area to document as needed colostomy bag changes. Staff N knew Hospice supplied the stoma adhesive spray. When asked about pain documentation, Staff N stated the documentation would have been written within the Progress Notes or if pain medication had been administered then the EMAR would have had a pain number documented pre and post pain medication administration.
Based on observation, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to update Care Plans for two of three residents reviewed (Resident #2 and #9). The facility reported a census of 57 residents.
Findings Include:
A review of the Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] identified Resident #2 as severely cognitively impaired and unable to complete the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS). It also identified her with the following diagnoses: Alzheimer's Disease and seizure disorder and required extensive staff assistance with toileting, dressing and hygiene and completely dependent on staff for bathing. It also identified she had problems with inattention and disorganized thinking on a continual basis without fluctuation.
A review of the Incident Report dated 8/27/22 revealed a description of an incident where a male resident (Resident #1) fondled the chest of a female resident (Resident #2) in her room, the resident was fully dressed and incident lasted approximately one to two minutes.
A review of the statement provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the following:
a. On 8/27/22 she had been notified by Staff J, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) about an incident where resident Resident #1 found fondling the breast of Resident #2. This had been initially reported by Staff T, Housekeeper who had been in Resident #2's bathroom changing out the paper towels and witnessed Resident #1 caressing Resident #2's breast. A Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) had been called in immediately and removed Resident #1 from the room. A self report was initiated with Department of Inspections & Appeals (DIA) at the time of notification by the DON. Care Plans updated and staff notified of treatment plan for Resident #1.
A review of the Care Plan dated as last reviewed 11/15/22 did not include new interventions to address the above incident on Resident #2's Care Plan.
A review of the Nurse's Notes revealed the following entries:
a. On 8/27/22 at 2:30 PM, resident resting in her recliner. No signs/symptoms of distress related to the groping incident.
b. On 8/29/22 at 1:30 AM, no concerns with resident related to the inappropriate touching event.
Observations of the resident revealed the following:
a. On 11/2/22 at 1:06 PM, sitting up in dining room chair, wearing clean clothing and non-skid shoes. Resident #1 sat at another table and did not have any interactions with her.
b. On 11/2/22 at 1:31 PM Staff C, CNA held resident's hand and assisted her to walk to her room, Resident #1 not in the hallway.
c. On 11/2/22 at 2:01 PM, resident currently sitting in her recliner in her room, Resident #1 not in the hallway or in her room.
d. On 11/3/22 at 8:30 AM, sitting up in dining room chair with both feet resting on the floor, Resident #1 not in the hallway or in her room.
c. On 11/3/22 at 10:34 AM, ambulating in hallway with steady gait with her son holding her left hand and her daughter-in-law holding her right hand. Resident #1 not in the hallway.
d. On 11/3/22 at 1:39 PM, sitting up in her recliner Resident #1 not in the hallway or in her room.
e. On 11/9/22 at 7:30 AM, Sitting in main dining room (MDR) chair Resident #1 sat at another table without interacting with her.
f. On 11/9/22 at 8:43 AM, Staff E, CNA held back of the gait belt around the resident's waist as resident ambulated without devices from the MDR in the hallway to her room. Resident #1 not in the hallway or in her room.
g. On 11/9/22 at 9:40 AM sitting up in recliner in her room, Resident #1 not in the hallway or in her room.
In an interview on 11/9/22 at 8:20 AM, Staff T, Housekeeper reported she had witnessed Resident #1 fondle Resident #2's breast in August 2022 and that he had a history of being inappropriate behavior with females.
In an interview on 11/14/22 at 1:04 PM, Staff J, LPN reported an incident that involved Resident #1 fondled Resident #2's breast, that Resident #1 had a history of inappropriate behavior to females, after the incident they had been immediately separated. Staff J reported he would expect that to be addressed on Resident #2's Care Plan and that the Care Plans in the rooms did not address inappropriate behaviors and interventions.
In an interview on 11/14/22 at 10:29 AM interview with Staff V, CNA reported in August 2022, she witnessed Resident #1 touching Resident #2's breast and that she had no idea what had been care planned for Resident #2 if the incident occurred again. She also reported there are care plans in the room, but they don't address behaviors.
In an interview on 11/29/22 at 10:46 AM, Staff D, LPN reported she could not verify the exact date when the above incident occurred, but it had been more than a few months ago. She also reported the MDS Coordinator had been responsible for updating Care Plans which should occur with any changes and that after the above incident, typical interventions that should have been added to the care plan include: Separate them immediately if it happened, report it to the nurse, the nurse would assess the resident
In an interview on 11/29/22 at 11:02 AM, Staff Y, Registered Nurse (RN) reported Care Plans should be updated when there are any changes at all in their mentation, medical condition, etc. She thought the MDS Coordinator with help from the DON and the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). She also reported the MDS Coordinator had been working the floor a lot.
In an interview on 11/29/22 at 12:13 PM, the DON reported the following:
a. When asked when she would expect Care Plans to be updated, it would depend on the situation, but with changes on the resident's condition. When the changes are made, these are can be found in the
computer. The CNAs have access to the computers to look at the plans. Every room has a Care Sign posted for
all staff, how they transfer, assistive devices, etc.
b. The MDS coordinator is responsible for updating the care plans. The DON and ADON can also update.
c. The incident between Resident #1 and #2 occurred in August 2022.
d. Interventions she would expect to be added to Resident #2's care plan after that incident would include: separate the two residents, provide emotional support, continue to monitor, report it to the Charge Nurse who would then complete an incident report
e. When asked to explain why Resident #2's Care Plan had not been updated, she reported she updated Resident
#1's Care Plan, but did not think to update Resident #2's care plan.
Upon request for a policy on Care Plans, the Administrator reported the facility did not have one.
CONCERN
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📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment identified Resident #9 as cognitively intact with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment identified Resident #9 as cognitively intact with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13 out of 15 upon admission 8/2/22 and then rescored a 12 on 10/18/22. Diagnoses included: A left hip surgical repair (patient had fallen and fractured left hip July 22), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), chronic Atrial Fibrillation and Premature Ventricular Contractions (both irregular heartbeats), Benign Prostrate Hypertrophy with urinary obstruction and had required a suprapubic catheter placement due to urinary retention, a history of colon/rectal cancer had led to surgery and the placement of a colostomy (for bowel) 2015. The admission MDS identified Resident #9's skin conditions as a surgical wound (left hip) and moisture associated skin damage (MASD) of the coccyx area.
The Care Plan dated as last revised 8/11/22 stated Resident #9 had needed staff assistance with management of the bowel colostomy to include assistance with emptying the colostomy bag, monitor the stoma and surrounding area and to notify the physician with concerns. The resident's Care Plan lacked being updated to include colostomy stoma skin issues, resident pain incurred during colostomy bag changes, and lacked updating the changed process of colostomy stoma wafer, bag changes and Provider ordered colostomy products to be used.
A review of the facility Progress Notes documented the following:
a. On 9/15/22 at 6:31 PM, Staff X, Registered Nurse (RN) documented Resident #9's stoma site with excoriation and bleeding and a fax had been sent to the residents' Provider.
b. The next colostomy/stoma documentation on 9/20/22 at 2:16 PM, stated the Physician had ordered for Resident #9 to have an evaluation of colostomy for fit.
c. The MDS Coordinator documented on 9/23/22 at 11:43 AM, a clarification for colostomy bag change to have been every 3 days.
d. On 9/24/22 at 3:07 PM, documentation indicated 50% of the stoma site had been excoriated and bleeding.
e. On 9/26/22 at 8:15 PM, documentation showed the colostomy bag was leaking, and the skin surrounding the stoma had been open and excoriated.
f. Staff N, RN documented on 9/26/22 at 9:59 PM, that a fax received from Resident #9's Provider directed to use Stoma Powder and a Wound Clinic or Ostomy Nurse needed to be contacted for colostomy treatment and recommendations; information had been left for the facility DON.
The facility Progress Notes showed further documentation of the colostomy stoma/skin excoriation, bleeding, and leaking colostomy bag issues had been documented as follows:
a. On 9/28/22 by the consulting Pharmacist, 9/29/22 by Nursing Staff.
b. On 10/7/22 a provider fax received for referral to the Wound Clinic for colostomy skin issues.
c. On 10/10/22 a Wound Nurse called by a facility staff nurse and a voice message left.
d. On 10/11/22 colostomy stoma excoriated and painful when leaking colostomy bag changed.
e. On 10/12/22 Resident #9 admitted to Hospice service.
f. On 10/18/22 documentation reported the colostomy bag change had been painful; stoma and surrounding skin excoriated, with no new treatment orders.
g. On 10/19 the colostomy bag had leaked.
h. On 10/22/22 the colostomy bag had leaked.
i. On 10/26 the consulting Pharmacist documented there had been problems with excoriated skin around the stoma and the leaking of the colostomy bag.
j. On 10/30/22 the facility obtained non-alcohol-based products from Hospice to use during colostomy bag change.
k. Documentation on 11/4/22 shown Resident #9 experienced pain with colostomy bag change and the change of bag needed due to leaking.
l. On 11/5/22 the facility documented the Hospice Nurse obtained a new order for Resident #9 to have oral morphine sulfate (narcotic pain medication) prior to colostomy bag changes.
m. On 11/10/22 the facility Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) documented Resident #9 had excoriation around the stoma and had discussed with the Hospice nurse.
n. On 11/15/22 facility Staff N had documented Resident #9 had experienced pain during the colostomy bag change, had been pre-medicated prior to bag change, had excoriated skin, colostomy bag had been changed due to leaking.
Review of Hospice Care documentation showed Resident #9:
a. admitted to Hospice services 10/12/22. admission orders had included Hospice would supply colostomy supplies.
b. Hospice staff had documented on 10/24/22 Resident #9 had pain with colostomy bag change, edge of colostomy stoma excoriated and open, new barrier creams and spray adhesive applied with colostomy bag change.
c. On 10/27/22 Hospice staff had documented the facility staff had verbalized that overnight; the colostomy bag had leaked, therefore changed, and resident had pain with colostomy bag change.
d. On 10/31/22 the Hospice staffs had documented Resident #9 had pain with colostomy bag change and had also documented on 10/31/22 the facility DON had been contacted by text; due to Hospice staffs not having access to the facility Electronic Health Records.
e. Hospice staff documented on 11/4/22 that facility staff had reported Resident #9 had pain with colostomy bag change and had requested the Hospice staff contact Provider for pain medication pre-colostomy bag change.
f. On 11/5/22 the Hospice staff had documented an order for liquid pain medication had been obtained from Resident #9 provider.
g. On 11/10/22 the Hospice staff documented resident's colostomy bag leaked overnight, had been changed and the resident had pain.
h. The Hospice staff documented on 11/14/22 that Resident #9's colostomy bag had been changed four times overnight due to leaking, Hospice staff changed the colostomy bag again on 11/14/22 (Fifth time) due to bag having leaked, and the stoma/skin documented as red, excoriated, and bleeding.
i. On 11/17/22 Hospice staff documented the colostomy stoma/skin continued to be red, excoriated, and bleeding.
j. On 11/19/22 the Hospice staff documented being contacted by facility staff that resident needed the colostomy bag change overnight due to the bag leaking, resident had been pre-medicated, and Resident #9 verbalized pain with procedure and medication had not helped to relieve pain.
Review of the Provider Orders Charted the following:
a. On 8/2/2022 the Provider ordered Tylenol 500 mg, and Resident #9 could take two up to three times a day as needed.
b. On 9/27/22 the Provider ordered Stomahesive Powder, apply as ordered and then discontinued it on 10/28/22.
c. On 10/07/22 the resident's Provider ordered for Resident #9 to have a referral for colostomy evaluation by a Wound Nurse or Ostomy Nurse. The facility documented a voice message left for an Ostomy Nurse on 10/10/22.
d. On 10/28/22 to 11/2/22, the Provider ordered for Stomahesive Powder to be applied to gauze and then patted onto the stoma site as directed.
e. On 11/2/2022 the Provider ordered for Stomahesive Powder and then Stomahesive Spray to be used. Directions had been provided for the colostomy change process.
f. The Provider had ordered on 11/5/22 and then discontinued on 11/9/22 a medication order for Morphine Concentrate Solution administer 0.25 milliliters orally as needed for pain every four hours.
g. Resident #9's Provider ordered on 11/9/22 and discontinued 11/21/22 for pain control medication, Morphine Concentrate Solution dose had remained the same; 0.25 milliliters, but now every 2 hours as needed for pain (Colostomy pouch changes, suprapubic catheter changes, or shortness of breath).
h. On 11/21/22, Resident #9's Provider increased the Morphine Sulfate Concentration Solution to 0.5 milliliters as needed every two hours for pain.
Review of Resident #9 Electronic Medication Administration Records (EMAR) had shown the following:
a. The October 2022 EMAR shown Resident #9 administered Tylenol 1000 milligrams a total of three times for leg pain.
Review of the resident's November 2022 EMAR shown the resident administered the pain medication Morphine Concentrate Solution a total of zero times between 11/5/22 and 11/9/22.
Further review of the pain medication administration EMAR shown for November 2022 from 11/9/22 forward a total of six times the resident administered the as needed every two hours medication. Review of the November 2022 EMAR showed the dates of administration as: 11/11, 11/15, 11/18, 11/19, 11/22 and 11/23/22. Further review shown Resident #9 had not been administered Tylenol during the month of November 2022.
Review of the Narcotic Administration Record shown pain medication administration had been a total of seven times on the dates: 11/11, 11/14, 11/16, 11/18, 11/19, 11/22 and 11/23/22.
In an interview on 11/28/22 at 8:50 AM, the Hospice Nurse revealed the documented facility colostomy bag changes and the number of bags provided by the Hospice Nurse had not been equal. The Hospice Nurse stated keeping the facility supplied with ostomy supplies had been challenging due to the facility Treatment Assessment Record not being completed with every colostomy bag change, therefore to reconcile the number of colostomy bag changes completed had not been achievable. The Hospice Nurse further stated the resident had not been medicated pre-colostomy change procedure as ordered. The Hospice Nurse requested a phone call be made to a daughter-in-law (by Hospice) to obtain information for a stoma spray that had been used in the past successfully by the resident. The Hospice Nurse stated the adhesive spray product had then been supplied by Hospice.
In an interview on 11/28/22 at 1:18 PM, the facility Pharmacist, reported no communication between the Pharmacist and the facility DON, facility staff, or Hospice staff regarding the Stomahesive Spray. The Pharmacist stated a product called Stomahesive spray did not exist to purchase, and no product sent to the care facility. The Pharmacist further stated the facility DON entered the order on the EMAR. The Pharmacist stated a voice activated message from the Provider received and the facility had not asked the Pharmacy to clarify with the Provider.
During an interview with the DON on 11/29/22 at 1:41 PM, the subject of Care Plans and updating resident need changes discussed. The DON stated the resident admitted to Hospice 10/12/22 and then Hospice should have completed the updates on the Care Plans. When asked about Skin Sheets, the DON stated the nurse who assessed a skin discrepancy was expected to initiate a Skin Sheet. When asked about the resident order for an Ostomy or Wound Nurse to evaluate the stoma skin and colostomy bag attachment issues, the DON stated the Hospice Nurse was to evaluate. The DON when asked about assessment of resident pain, stated the facility had not completed pain sheets daily or by shifts. The DON further stated the resident pain is documented on the EMAR if pain medication had been administered.
On 11/29/22 at 3:56 PM an interview was completed with Staff N, RN who stated she had asked the DON to set up a resident colostomy evaluation early October 2022. Staff N further stated during the facility third shift (Staff N worked) that calling for a consult had not been possible. Staff N stated the facility Administration and the DON had not initiated a colostomy evaluation for the resident. Staff N unaware if Resident #9 had a Skin Sheet for the colostomy stoma. Staff N explained the facility Treatment Administration Record (TAR) had not included an area to document as needed colostomy bag changes. Staff N knew Hospice supplied the stoma adhesive spray. When asked about pain documentation, Staff N stated the documentation would have been written within the Progress Notes or if pain medication had been administered then the EMAR would have had a pain number documented pre and post pain medication administration.
Based on observation, record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to follow physician orders for two of three residents reviewed (Residents #8 and #9). The facility reported a census of 57 residents.
Findings Include:
1. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] identified Resident #8 as moderately cognitively impaired with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 11 out of 15 and with the following diagnoses: heart failure, peripheral vascular disease and diabetes mellitus. The MDS also identified the resident as independent with most activities of daily living except bathing which she required extensive staff assist with.
The Care Plan identified the resident with the problem of potential for skin breakdown on 6/20/22 due to peripheral vascular disease. Interventions included: 10/5/22 tubigrips to both legs, high-low bed with pressure reduction mattress and half rail to inner side of bed and grab bar to outside of bed. to help with repositioning, check her skin with cares & bathing. She needs assist with repositioning.
On 11/15/22 at 8:47 AM, attempted to complete an observation of the resident in the dining room, Staff Y, Registered Nurse (RN) reported the resident is currently in the hospital and had problems with her toe and being diabetic.
In an observation on 11/21/22 at 8:00 AM, the resident asleep in bed lying on right side with two one half side rails up. Dressing dry and intact to right foot. Call light in reach. Bed alarm in place and activated. Properly positioned and appears comfortable.
A review of the Progress Notes revealed the following:
a. On 10/25/22 at 2:25 PM, resident has an area on the right great toe with scabbed areas on the right 2nd and 5th toes. Recently took antibiotic to treat cellulitis to the right foot
b. On 11/04/22 at 12:18 PM, area to right second toe resolved. New order to discontinue treatment.
c. On 11/11/22 at 1:39 PM, right foot swollen, red and warm to touch. Odor coming from area to right fifth toe. Call placed to doctor to notify of changes to foot. Order to send to emergency room (ER) for evaluation.
d. On 11/11/22 at 6:09 PM, this nurse received call from resident's family to notify the facility of resident being admitted to hospital for infection in fifth toe of right foot.
e. On 11/14/22 at 10:06 AM, spoke with resident's family who informed that the resident's Orthopedic Doctor recommended amputation of the right small toe. Tentative plan for surgery is tomorrow.
f. On 11/18/22 at 7:51 PM, resident admitted right 5th toe amputee, refused to have dressing changed as she said they just changed it at the hospital earlier that day.
A review of the Physician Orders and November Treatment Administration Record (TAR) revealed an order dated 6/20/22 - Menarin cream apply to legs and feet daily (scheduled for 2nd shift) No doses signed out to show the treatments had been completed.
A review of the Hospital Wound Nurse Assessment note dated 11/18/22 documented the resident had a right 5th toe amputation on 11/15/22.
In an interview on 11/15/22 at 7:35 AM, Staff A, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reported Friday, the Director of Nursing (DON) and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) called and asked me about Resident #8's little toe and told me they saw a Mepilex foam bandage which she dated and put her initials on it. They informed they could not find orders for it. Staff A reported there had been an order and that it had not been discontinued and it had not been scanned into the electronic record. The DON and ADON are responsible for scanning orders into Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
In an interview on 11/29/22 at 10:46 AM, Staff D, LPN reported the following:
a. The Pharmacy had the responsibility of adding new orders to the Medication Administration Records/Treatment Administration Record's (MARs/TARs). They would have to call the Pharmacy if orders came in after hours or on the weekend.
b. The double check system in place to ensure the orders were transcribed correctly is new orders are reviewed by the next shift and noted on the 24 hour report and it gets noted on the 24 hour report sheet. Any new orders should be addressed on the nurse's progress note with follow-up after new medications are started.
c. The process she follows when administering medications is to find out who the patient is, what the medication is, make sure the order is correct, make sure the order is matching the medications in the unit dose envelopes
d. She could not explain why the treatments for Resident #8 had not been signed out for the month of November.
In an interview on 11/29/22 at 11:02 AM, Staff Y, RN reported the following:
a. The DON and ADON will process new orders, fax the order to the pharmacy and call the nurse if something needs to be started right away. She could not remember who entered the new orders, thought the Pharmacy entered the new orders on to the MARs/TARs.
b. There had not been a double check system to ensure the orders had been transcribed directly. Most of the nurses will check the original order to make sure it's been transcribed directly.
c. The process she takes before she gives medications is: check the medication against the MAR to make sure they match, mark off each medication that she had checked, make sure it's the right dose, time and day, give medication then sign off the medications on the MARs and TARs.
d. She admitted sometimes medications are not signed out because nurses will forget to do this. She gives medications to at least 20 residents, some take an extreme amount of time to take their medications and sometimes this causes the nurses to forget to sign out the medications.
In an interview on 11/29/22 at 12:13 PM, the DON reported the following:
a. When asked who is responsible for adding new orders to the MARs/TARs, she reported the nurse receiving the order, however, any nurse can verify the order. After a new order is received, it is sent to the Pharmacy by fax. All orders are entered on the Pharmacy end and they populate into the chart at the facility. The facility began using Electronic Medication Administration Records (EMAR) on 10/26/22. Problems arose when orders came over had to be corrected as the scheduled times had not been included. She had to add all the correct times to all the MARs.
b. When a new order comes in, Pharmacy checks it and it is double checked by the DON and verified by a nurse.
c. The process she expected the nurses to follow when administering medications is to use the 5 rights, right resident, right medication, right dose, right time and compare what they have to what is documented on the MAR.
d. When asked why the order dated 6/20/22 for Menarin cream apply to legs and feet daily (scheduled for 2nd shift) for Resident #8 had not been signed out for the month of November, she reported the order had not been entered into the EMAR.
e. When there are parentheses around initials on the MARS, she thought it meant the medications had not been administered or not charted. Every PRN medication given should have an assessment documented in the Nurse's Notes.
Upon request for the facility policy regarding following Physician Orders, the Administrator reported they did not have one.
CONCERN
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📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. The MDS identified Resident #9 as cognitively intact with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13 out of 15 up...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. The MDS identified Resident #9 as cognitively intact with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13 out of 15 upon admission 8/2/22 and then rescored a 12 on 10/18/22. Diagnoses included: A left hip surgical repair (patient had fallen and fractured left hip July 22), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), chronic Atrial Fibrillation and Premature Ventricular Contractions (both irregular heartbeats), Benign Prostrate Hypertrophy with urinary obstruction and required a suprapubic catheter placement due to urinary retention, a history of colon/rectal cancer had led to surgery and the placement of a colostomy (for bowel) 2015. The admission MDS identified Resident #9 skin conditions as a surgical wound (left hip) and Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) of the coccyx area.
A review of the facility Progress Notes documented the following:
a. On 9/15/22 at 6:31 PM, Staff X, Registered Nurse (RN) documented Resident #9's stoma site with excoriation and bleeding and a fax had been sent to the residents' Provider.
b. The next colostomy/stoma documentation on 9/20/22 at 2:16 PM, stated the Physician had ordered for Resident #9 to have an evaluation of colostomy for fit.
c. The MDS Coordinator documented on 9/23/22 at 11:43 AM, a clarification for colostomy bag change to have been every 3 days.
d. On 9/24/22 at 3:07 PM, documentation indicated 50% of the stoma site had been excoriated and bleeding.
e. On 9/26/22 at 8:15 PM, documentation showed the colostomy bag was leaking, and the skin surrounding the stoma had been open and excoriated.
f. Staff N, RN documented on 9/26/22 at 9:59 PM, that a fax received from Resident #9's Provider directed to use Stoma Powder and a Wound Clinic or Ostomy Nurse needed to be contacted for colostomy treatment and recommendations; information had been left for the facility DON.
The facility Progress Notes showed further documentation of the colostomy stoma/skin excoriation, bleeding, and leaking colostomy bag issues had been documented as follows:
a. On 9/28/22 by the consulting Pharmacist, 9/29/22 by Nursing Staff.
b. On 10/7/22 a provider fax received for referral to the Wound Clinic for colostomy skin issues.
c. On 10/10/22 a Wound Nurse called by a facility staff nurse and a voice message left.
d. On 10/11/22 colostomy stoma excoriated and painful when leaking colostomy bag changed.
e. On 10/12/22 Resident #9 admitted to Hospice service.
f. On 10/18/22 documentation reported the colostomy bag change had been painful; stoma and surrounding skin excoriated, with no new treatment orders.
g. On 10/19 the colostomy bag had leaked.
h. On 10/22/22 the colostomy bag had leaked.
i. On 10/26 the consulting Pharmacist documented there had been problems with excoriated skin around the stoma and the leaking of the colostomy bag.
j. On 10/30/22 the facility obtained non-alcohol-based products from Hospice to use during colostomy bag change.
k. Documentation on 11/4/22 shown Resident #9 experienced pain with colostomy bag change and the change of bag needed due to leaking.
l. On 11/5/22 the facility documented the Hospice Nurse obtained a new order for Resident #9 to have oral morphine sulfate (narcotic pain medication) prior to colostomy bag changes.
m. On 11/10/22 the facility Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) documented Resident #9 had excoriation around the stoma and had discussed with the Hospice nurse.
n. On 11/15/22 facility Staff N had documented Resident #9 had experienced pain during the colostomy bag change, had been pre-medicated prior to bag change, had excoriated skin, colostomy bag had been changed due to leaking.
Review of Hospice Care documentation showed Resident #9:
a. admitted to Hospice services 10/12/22. admission orders had included Hospice would supply colostomy supplies.
b. Hospice staff had documented on 10/24/22 Resident #9 had pain with colostomy bag change, edge of colostomy stoma excoriated and open, new barrier creams and spray adhesive applied with colostomy bag change.
c. On 10/27/22 Hospice staff had documented the facility staff had verbalized that overnight; the colostomy bag had leaked, therefore changed, and resident had pain with colostomy bag change.
d. On 10/31/22 the Hospice staffs had documented Resident #9 had pain with colostomy bag change and had also documented on 10/31/22 the facility DON had been contacted by text; due to Hospice staffs not having access to the facility Electronic Health Records.
e. Hospice staff documented on 11/4/22 that facility staff had reported Resident #9 had pain with colostomy bag change and had requested the Hospice staff contact Provider for pain medication pre-colostomy bag change.
f. On 11/5/22 the Hospice staff had documented an order for liquid pain medication had been obtained from Resident #9 provider.
g. On 11/10/22 the Hospice staff documented resident's colostomy bag leaked overnight, had been changed and the resident had pain.
h. The Hospice staff documented on 11/14/22 that Resident #9's colostomy bag had been changed four times overnight due to leaking, Hospice staff changed the colostomy bag again on 11/14/22 (Fifth time) due to bag having leaked, and the stoma/skin documented as red, excoriated, and bleeding.
i. On 11/17/22 Hospice staff documented the colostomy stoma/skin continued to be red, excoriated, and bleeding.
j. On 11/19/22 the Hospice staff documented being contacted by facility staff that resident needed the colostomy bag change overnight due to the bag leaking, resident had been pre-medicated, and Resident #9 verbalized pain with procedure and medication had not helped to relieve pain.
Review of the Provider Orders Charted the following:
a. On 8/2/2022 the Provider ordered Tylenol 500 mg, and Resident #9 could take two up to three times a day as needed.
b. On 9/27/22 the Provider ordered Stomahesive Powder, apply as ordered and then discontinued it on 10/28/22.
c. On 10/07/22 the resident's Provider ordered for Resident #9 to have a referral for colostomy evaluation by a Wound Nurse or Ostomy Nurse. The facility documented a voice message left for an Ostomy Nurse on 10/10/22.
d. On 10/28/22 to 11/2/22, the Provider ordered for Stomahesive Powder to be applied to gauze and then patted onto the stoma site as directed.
e. On 11/2/2022 the Provider ordered for Stomahesive Powder and then Stomahesive Spray to be used. Directions had been provided for the colostomy change process.
f. The Provider had ordered on 11/5/22 and then discontinued on 11/9/22 a medication order for Morphine Concentrate Solution administer 0.25 milliliters orally as needed for pain every four hours.
g. Resident #9's Provider ordered on 11/9/22 and discontinued 11/21/22 for pain control medication, Morphine Concentrate Solution dose had remained the same; 0.25 milliliters, but now every 2 hours as needed for pain (Colostomy pouch changes, suprapubic catheter changes, or shortness of breath).
h. On 11/21/22, Resident #9's Provider increased the Morphine Sulfate Concentration Solution to 0.5 milliliters as needed every two hours for pain.
Review of Resident #9 Electronic Medication Administration Records (EMAR) had shown the following:
a. The October 2022 EMAR had shown Resident #9 had been administered Tylenol 1000 milligrams a total of three times for leg pain.
Review of the residents November 2022 EMAR shown the resident had been administered the pain medication Morphine Concentrate Solution a total of zero times between 11/5/22 and 11/9/22.
Further review of the pain medication administration EMAR shown for November 2022 from 11/9/22 forward there had been a total of six times the resident had been administered the as needed every two hours medication. Review of the November 2022 EMAR showed the dates of administration as: 11/11, 11/15, 11/18, 11/19, 11/22 and 11/23/22. Further review shown Resident #9 had not been administered Tylenol during the month of November 2022.
Review of the Narcotic Administration Record shown pain medication administration had been a total of seven times on the dates: 11/11, 11/14, 11/16, 11/18, 11/19, 11/22 and 11/23/22.
In an interview on 11/28/22 at 8:50 AM, the Hospice Nurse revealed the documented facility colostomy bag changes and the number of bags provided by the Hospice Nurse had not been equal. The Hospice Nurse stated keeping the facility supplied with ostomy supplies had been challenging due to the facility Treatment Assessment Record not being completed with every colostomy bag change, therefore to reconcile the number of colostomy bag changes completed had not been achievable. The Hospice Nurse further stated the resident had not been medicated pre-colostomy change procedure as ordered. The Hospice Nurse requested a phone call be made to a daughter-in-law (by Hospice) to obtain information for a stoma spray that had been used in the past successfully by the resident. The Hospice Nurse stated the adhesive spray product had then been supplied by Hospice.
In an interview on 11/28/22 at 1:18 PM, the facility Pharmacist, reported no communication between the Pharmacist and the facility DON, facility staff, or Hospice staff regarding the Stomahesive Spray. The Pharmacist stated a product called Stomahesive spray did not exist to purchase, and no product sent to the care facility. The Pharmacist further stated the facility DON entered the order on the EMAR. The Pharmacist stated a voice activated message from the Provider received and the facility had not asked the Pharmacy to clarify with the Provider.
During an interview with the DON on 11/29/22 at 1:41 PM, the subject of Care Plans and updating resident need changes discussed. The DON stated the resident admitted to Hospice 10/12/22 and then Hospice should have completed the updates on the Care Plans. When asked about Skin Sheets, the DON stated the nurse who assessed a skin discrepancy was expected to initiate a Skin Sheet. When asked about the resident order for an Ostomy or Wound Nurse to evaluate the stoma skin and colostomy bag attachment issues, the DON stated the Hospice Nurse was to evaluate. The DON when asked about assessment of resident pain, stated the facility had not completed pain sheets daily or by shifts. The DON further stated the resident pain is documented on the EMAR if pain medication had been administered.
On 11/29/22 at 3:56 PM an interview was completed with Staff N, RN who stated she had asked the DON to set up a resident colostomy evaluation early October 2022. Staff N further stated during the facility third shift (Staff N worked) that calling for a consult had not been possible. Staff N stated the facility Administration and the DON had not initiated a colostomy evaluation for the resident. Staff N unaware if Resident #9 had a Skin Sheet for the colostomy stoma. Staff N explained the facility Treatment Administration Record (TAR) had not included an area to document as needed colostomy bag changes. Staff N knew Hospice supplied the stoma adhesive spray. When asked about pain documentation, Staff N stated the documentation would have been written within the Progress Notes or if pain medication had been administered then the EMAR would have had a pain number documented pre and post pain medication administration.
Based on observation, record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to document assessments per the facility fall protocol for one of two residents reviewed (Resident #5) and failed to document assessments of a resident's skin surrounding the stoma after the colostomy bag had been changed four times in a day (Resident #9). The facility reported a census of 57 residents.
Findings Include:
1. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified Resident #5 as severely cognitively impaired with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 4 out of 15. The MDS also identified her with the following diagnoses: cerebrovascular accident (a stroke), Non-Alzheimer's Dementia and spinal stenosis, and she required extensive staff assistance with locomotion off the unit and with bathing.
A review of the Incident Report dated 10/9/22 at 10:00 AM, documented the resident with a hematoma to the right side of her head which measured 5 centimeters (cm) by 5 cm. Fall not witnessed and occurred in her room.
On 8/7/22 the Care Plan identified the resident with the problem of being at risk for falls due to impaired mobility and impaired cognition from spinal stenosis, chronic pain, and dementia. The Care Plan directed the staff to follow these interventions:
a. Regarding the fall on 10/1/22: sign in room to remind resident to use her call light for help and high-low bed with bilateral grab bars to assist me with repositioning myself.
b. Needs the assist times one staff with gait belt and walker for transfers and ambulation.
c. Use a wheelchair that staff propel her in when her back pain is limiting her ambulation or for off unit i.e.: scale as needed, appointments, etc.
d. Regarding fall on 3/18: Lyrica discontinued.
e. Staff are to not put a chux on resident's recliner.
f. Staff to remind resident to walk closer to her walker when ambulating as needed to help her maintain better balance.
A review of the Nurse's Progress Notes revealed the following:
a. On 10/9/22 at 2:01 PM, this nurse called to this resident's room, upon entry noted resident lying on her right side facing the bathroom. Grips equal. This nurse rolled resident onto her back no shortening of either leg and no rotation noted to either foot. Resident sat in sitting position and she says her leg hurts. This nurse palpated both hips and noted no difference at this time. Gait belt placed on resident and this nurse and a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) stood resident up and the resident expressed that her leg hurts and this nurse noted outward rotation to right foot. Resident placed in bed and pillow placed between legs. Physician called and received orders to transport to the emergency room (ER).
b. Ambulance left with resident around 11:30 AM.
c. At 1:31 PM the hospital called and reported fracture to right hip.
A review of the Neuro Flow Sheet revealed only one assessment with vital signs and a neuro check completed at 10:00 AM. No documentation noted for 10:15, 10:30, 10:45 and 11:00 AM as per fall protocol of every 15 minutes 4 times after fall occurred.
In an interview on 11/14/22 at 1:20 PM, Staff J, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reported after a resident experiences an unwitnessed fall, the nurse should check vital signs, do neuro checks, check for any rotation to any of the extremities, check for injury and should be done every 15 minutes four times, every 30 minutes four times and hourly four times then every 4 hours twice and once a shift for 72 hours.
In an interview on 11/14/22 at 1:34 PM, the MDS Coordinator/LPN reported the following:
a. After a resident has an unwitnessed fall and there is a hematoma noted to the head, the nurse should check neuros and vital signs every 15 minutes four times, every 30 minutes four times, hourly four times, every 4 hours twice then once a shift for the next 72 hours. These should be documented on the Neuro Flow Sheet.
b. When Resident #5 fell on [DATE] in the morning, before lunch in the morning. The aide notified her of the fall and when she assessed the resident, the resident laid on the floor and complained of pain. She did have a hematoma above her right eyebrow.
c. When asked why the Neuro Flow Sheet did not have any documentation of vitals, neuro checks, etc after 10:00 AM, she reported she had been preparing for the resident to be taken to the hospital. That it happened on a weekend where only one other nurse and an aide worked the Care Center (where the long term residents reside).
In an interview on 11/16/22 at 10:37 AM, Staff R, LPN reported when a resident has an unwitnessed fall, the nurse should assess, get vital signs, find out if it was unwitnessed, any injuries, check the area to see if there is a safety concern, do the neuro checks every 15 minutes for an hour, hourly after the first hour for 4 hours and after that she could not recall how often. These should be documented on a Neuro Assessment/Post Fall Form, this is recorded on a paper form, then gets scanned into the Electronic Medication Record (EMR), but don't know who is responsible. She also reported the MDS Coordinator did not call her for help to complete some of those assessments. And the only reason she could think of as to why it was not done was they were short staffed. On the weekends, it would be common for one nurse to be responsible for 30 residents. Staff often call in sick on the weekends. She could not recall any other details regarding Resident #5's fall as she had cared for residents in the opposite hall. Staff R did recall the hospital called later to report the resident had a fracture of the hip.
Upon request for a policy on assessment/intervention, the Administrator reported the facility did not have one.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review, Hospice Nurse, Pharmacist and facility staff interviews, the facility failed to failed to assess and intervene for residents with pain for one of three residents revie...
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Based on clinical record review, Hospice Nurse, Pharmacist and facility staff interviews, the facility failed to failed to assess and intervene for residents with pain for one of three residents reviewed. The facility reported a census of 57 residents.
Findings Include:
The MDS had identified Resident #9 as cognitively intact with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13 upon admission 8/2/22 and then rescored a 12 on 10/18/22. Diagnoses included: A left hip surgical repair (patient had fallen and fractured left hip July 22), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), chronic Atrial Fibrillation and Premature Ventricular Contractions (both irregular heartbeats), Benign Prostrate Hypertrophy with urinary obstruction requiring a suprapubic catheter placement due to urinary retention, a history of colon/rectal cancer had led to surgery and the placement of a colostomy (for bowel) 2015. The admission MDS identified Resident #9's skin conditions as a surgical wound (left hip) and Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) of the coccyx area.
The Care Plan dated as last revised 8/11/22 stated Resident #9 had needed staff assistance with management of the bowel colostomy to include assistance with emptying the colostomy bag, monitor the stoma and surrounding area and to notify the physician with concerns. The resident Care Plan lacked being updated to include colostomy stoma skin issues, resident pain incurred during colostomy bag changes, and lacked updating the changed process of colostomy stoma wafer, bag changes and Provider ordered colostomy products to be used.
A review of the facility Progress Notes documented the following:
a. On 9/15/22 at 6:31 PM, Staff X, Registered Nurse (RN) documented Resident #9's stoma site with excoriation and bleeding and a fax had been sent to the residents' Provider.
b. The next colostomy/stoma documentation on 9/20/22 at 2:16 PM, stated the Physician had ordered for Resident #9 to have an evaluation of colostomy for fit.
c. The MDS Coordinator documented on 9/23/22 at 11:43 AM, a clarification for colostomy bag change to have been every 3 days.
d. On 9/24/22 at 3:07 PM, documentation indicated 50% of the stoma site had been excoriated and bleeding.
e. On 9/26/22 at 8:15 PM, documentation showed the colostomy bag was leaking, and the skin surrounding the stoma had been open and excoriated.
f. Staff N, RN documented on 9/26/22 at 9:59 PM, that a fax received from Resident #9's Provider directed to use Stoma Powder and a Wound Clinic or Ostomy Nurse needed to be contacted for colostomy treatment and recommendations; information had been left for the facility DON.
The facility Progress Notes showed further documentation of the colostomy stoma/skin excoriation, bleeding, and leaking colostomy bag issues had been documented as follows:
a. On 9/28/22 by the consulting Pharmacist, 9/29/22 by Nursing Staff.
b. On 10/7/22 a provider fax received for referral to the Wound Clinic for colostomy skin issues.
c. On 10/10/22 a Wound Nurse called by a facility staff nurse and a voice message left.
d. On 10/11/22 colostomy stoma excoriated and painful when leaking colostomy bag changed.
e. On 10/12/22 Resident #9 admitted to Hospice service.
f. On 10/18/22 documentation reported the colostomy bag change had been painful; stoma and surrounding skin excoriated, with no new treatment orders.
g. On 10/19 the colostomy bag had leaked.
h. On 10/22/22 the colostomy bag had leaked.
i. On 10/26 the consulting Pharmacist documented there had been problems with excoriated skin around the stoma and the leaking of the colostomy bag.
j. On 10/30/22 the facility obtained non-alcohol-based products from Hospice to use during colostomy bag change.
k. Documentation on 11/4/22 shown Resident #9 experienced pain with colostomy bag change and the change of bag needed due to leaking.
l. On 11/5/22 the facility documented the Hospice Nurse obtained a new order for Resident #9 to have oral morphine sulfate (narcotic pain medication) prior to colostomy bag changes.
m. On 11/10/22 the facility Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) documented Resident #9 had excoriation around the stoma and had discussed with the Hospice nurse.
n. On 11/15/22 facility Staff N had documented Resident #9 had experienced pain during the colostomy bag change, had been pre-medicated prior to bag change, had excoriated skin, colostomy bag had been changed due to leaking.
Review of Hospice Care documentation showed Resident #9:
a. admitted to Hospice services 10/12/22. admission orders had included Hospice would supply colostomy supplies.
b. Hospice staff had documented on 10/24/22 Resident #9 had pain with colostomy bag change, edge of colostomy stoma excoriated and open, new barrier creams and spray adhesive applied with colostomy bag change.
c. On 10/27/22 Hospice staff had documented the facility staff had verbalized that overnight; the colostomy bag had leaked, therefore changed, and resident had pain with colostomy bag change.
d. On 10/31/22 the Hospice staffs had documented Resident #9 had pain with colostomy bag change and had also documented on 10/31/22 the facility DON had been contacted by text; due to Hospice staffs not having access to the facility Electronic Health Records.
e. Hospice staff documented on 11/4/22 that facility staff had reported Resident #9 had pain with colostomy bag change and had requested the Hospice staff contact Provider for pain medication pre-colostomy bag change.
f. On 11/5/22 the Hospice staff had documented an order for liquid pain medication had been obtained from Resident #9 provider.
g. On 11/10/22 the Hospice staff documented resident's colostomy bag leaked overnight, had been changed and the resident had pain.
h. The Hospice staff documented on 11/14/22 that Resident #9's colostomy bag had been changed four times overnight due to leaking, Hospice staff changed the colostomy bag again on 11/14/22 (Fifth time) due to bag having leaked, and the stoma/skin documented as red, excoriated, and bleeding.
i. On 11/17/22 Hospice staff documented the colostomy stoma/skin continued to be red, excoriated, and bleeding.
j. On 11/19/22 the Hospice staff documented being contacted by facility staff that resident needed the colostomy bag change overnight due to the bag leaking, resident had been pre-medicated, and Resident #9 verbalized pain with procedure and medication had not helped to relieve pain.
Review of the Provider Orders Charted the following:
a. On 8/2/2022 the Provider ordered Tylenol 500 mg, and Resident #9 could take two up to three times a day as needed.
b. On 9/27/22 the Provider ordered Stomahesive Powder, apply as ordered and then discontinued it on 10/28/22.
c. On 10/07/22 the resident's Provider ordered for Resident #9 to have a referral for colostomy evaluation by a Wound Nurse or Ostomy Nurse. The facility documented a voice message left for an Ostomy Nurse on 10/10/22.
d. On 10/28/22 to 11/2/22, the Provider ordered for Stomahesive Powder to be applied to gauze and then patted onto the stoma site as directed.
e. On 11/2/2022 the Provider ordered for Stomahesive Powder and then Stomahesive Spray to be used. Directions had been provided for the colostomy change process.
f. The Provider had ordered on 11/5/22 and then discontinued on 11/9/22 a medication order for Morphine Concentrate Solution administer 0.25 milliliters orally as needed for pain every four hours.
g. Resident #9's Provider ordered on 11/9/22 and discontinued 11/21/22 for pain control medication, Morphine Concentrate Solution dose had remained the same; 0.25 milliliters, but now very 2 hours as needed for pain (Colostomy pouch changes, suprapubic catheter changes, or shortness of breath).
h. On 11/21/22, Resident #9's Provider increased the Morphine Sulfate Concentration Solution to 0.5 milliliters as needed every two hours for pain.
Review of Resident #9 Electronic Medication Administration Records (EMAR) had shown the following:
a. The October 2022 EMAR had shown Resident #9 had been administered Tylenol 1000 milligrams a total of three times for leg pain.
Review of the residents November 2022 EMAR shown the resident had been administered the pain medication Morphine Concentrate Solution a total of zero times between 11/5/22 and 11/9/22.
Further review of the pain medication administration EMAR shown for November 2022 from 11/9/22 forward there had been a total of six times the resident had been administered the as needed every two hours medication. Review of the November 2022 EMAR showed the dates of administration as: 11/11, 11/15, 11/18, 11/19, 11/22 and 11/23/22. Further review shown Resident #9 had not been administered Tylenol during the month of November 2022.
Review of the Narcotic Administration Record shown pain medication administration had been a total of seven times on the dates: 11/11, 11/14, 11/16, 11/18, 11/19, 11/22 and 11/23/22.
In an interview on 11/28/22 at 8:50 AM, the Hospice Nurse revealed the documented facility colostomy bag changes and the number of bags provided by the Hospice Nurse had not been equal. The Hospice Nurse stated keeping the facility supplied with ostomy supplies had been challenging due to the facility Treatment Assessment Record not being completed with every colostomy bag change, therefore to reconcile the number of colostomy bag changes completed had not been achievable. The Hospice Nurse further stated the resident had not been medicated pre-colostomy change procedure as ordered. The Hospice Nurse requested a phone call be made to a daughter-in-law (by Hospice) to obtain information for a stoma spray that had been used in the past successfully by the resident. The Hospice Nurse stated the adhesive spray product had then been supplied by Hospice.
In an interview on 11/28/22 at 1:18 PM, the facility Pharmacist, reported no communication between the Pharmacist and the facility DON, facility staff, or Hospice staff regarding the Stomahesive Spray. The Pharmacist stated a product called Stomahesive spray did not exist to purchase, and no product sent to the care facility. The Pharmacist further stated the facility DON entered the order on the EMAR. The Pharmacist stated a voice activated message from the Provider received and the facility had not asked the Pharmacy to clarify with the Provider.
During an interview with the DON on 11/29/22 at 1:41 PM, the subject of Care Plans and updating resident need changes discussed. The DON stated the resident admitted to Hospice 10/12/22 and then Hospice should have completed the updates on the Care Plans. When asked about Skin Sheets, the DON stated the nurse who assessed a skin discrepancy was expected to initiate a Skin Sheet. When asked about the resident order for an Ostomy or Wound Nurse to evaluate the stoma skin and colostomy bag attachment issues, the DON stated the Hospice Nurse was to evaluate. The DON when asked about assessment of resident pain, stated the facility had not completed pain sheets daily or by shifts. The DON further stated the resident pain is documented on the EMAR if pain medication had been administered.
On 11/29/22 at 3:56 PM an interview was completed with Staff N, RN who stated she had asked the DON to set up a resident colostomy evaluation early October 2022. Staff N further stated during the facility third shift (Staff N worked) that calling for a consult had not been possible. Staff N stated the facility Administration and the DON had not initiated a colostomy evaluation for the resident. Staff N unaware if Resident #9 had a Skin Sheet for the colostomy stoma. Staff N explained the facility Treatment Administration Record (TAR) had not included an area to document as needed colostomy bag changes. Staff N knew Hospice supplied the stoma adhesive spray. When asked about pain documentation, Staff N stated the documentation would have been written within the Progress Notes or if pain medication had been administered then the EMAR would have had a pain number documented pre and post pain medication administration.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0910
(Tag F0910)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, record review, family and staff interviews, the facility failed to properly maintain heat registers in the residents rooms to prevent any possible injuries to occur for two of t...
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Based on observations, record review, family and staff interviews, the facility failed to properly maintain heat registers in the residents rooms to prevent any possible injuries to occur for two of three residents (Resident #3 and #4). The facility reported 57 residents.
Findings Include:
Observations of Resident #3's room revealed the following:
a. On 11/2/22 at 2:35 PM, the heat register with metal pieces that appear bent.
b. On 11/29/22 at 10:00 AM, heat register remains unchanged with bent pieces of metal and unrepaired.
Observations on 11/8/22 at 11:29 AM with the Maintenance Director of Resident #4's room, revealed the heat register had one end still bent up.
A review of Resident #4's Nurse's Notes revealed the following:
a. On 10/2/22 at 12:34 PM, the resident observed with both feet hanging over edge of the bed with small abrasions noted to tips of great, 2nd and 3rd toes. Areas cleaned with NS and wrapped with gauze.
In an interview on 11/2/22 at 7:15 PM, the Resident #4's family member reported there had been an incident where his foot fell over the side of the bed and hit the heat register which caused lacerations to his toes.
In an interview on 11/3/22 at 12:28 PM, Staff A, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reported the resident's spouse reported the resident's left leg fell off the bed and hit his foot on the foot register and got caught in between the metal parts. Staff A could not recall if the heat register had been repaired.
In an interview on 11/8/22 at 11:29 AM, the Maintenance/Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor reported when there are problems identified in resident's rooms, Nursing Staff are responsible for sending him requests for repairs. He reported he never received a request to repair the heat register in Resident #4's room. One of his Housekeepers reported that one of the heat register's covers popped off and they straightened it back up and put it back on.
In an interview on 11/8/22 at 12:02 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) reported she had not been informed of the heat register in the resident's room being in need of repair. She thought the family had reported it to the Social Worker.
In an interview with the 11/10/22 at 1:54 PM, the resident's spouse reported underneath the windows are heat registers and there is one sheet of metal that goes across there. She had straightened up the sheets on his bed and noticed one of the panels from the heat register on the floor and a puddle of blood on the floor. She reported the problem to one of the nurse's and informed her that they required maintenance. No one ever came to fix it. Several days went by and that piece of the heat register still laid on the floor. The resident had been able to push the bed away from the wall enough that one of his legs dropped down in to the coil of the heater. He ended up getting some cuts to his toes to the left leg which the nurse cleaned up and put band aides on.
In an interview on 11/29/22 at 11:22 AM, the Social Worker reported Resident #4's family informed her that his foot had fallen off the bed onto the register and the heat register caused him to have a scrape on his foot. She reported her follow-up for that had been that she contacted the Maintenance Director who informed her that it had already been fixed by that point. She did not have any documentation of this request.
When asked if the facility had a policy regarding maintenance repairs, the Administrator reported they did not have one.