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** The facility reported a census of 89 residents with 20 selected for review including three residents reviewed for pressure ulcer...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 89 residents with 20 selected for review including three residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. (localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction) Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to prevent the development of and promote healing of a pressure ulcer diagnosed as a stage three (full thickness loss of skin usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction) for Resident (R)41. In addition, the facility failed to perform a dressing change with sanitary conditions related to infection control. Furthermore, the facility failed to prevent the development of and promote healing of three pressure areas diagnosed as a stage two (partial thickness loss of dermis presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a red-pink wound bed, without sloughing or bruising and may also present as an intact or open/ruptured blister) for R68, with two of the areas merging into one pressure area and advancing to a stage three pressure ulcer.
Findings included:
- The Medical Diagnosis Tab, located in the electronic medical record (EMR), for Resident (R)68, included diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease (a progressive mental deterioration characterized by confusion and memory failure), dementia (progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory, confusion) , diabetes mellitus (when the body cannot use glucose, not enough insulin made or the body cannot respond to the insulin), and nutritional deficiency.
The Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], assessed R68 with having a short-term and a long-term memory problem, severely impaired decision making, and the resident did not reject care. She required extensive assistance of two or more staff for bed mobility, transfers, and toileting. She was always incontinent of her bowel and bladder, and she was not on a scheduled toileting program. R68 was at risk for pressure ulcers and had no pressure ulcers present. She had a pressure reducing device for her bed, she was not on a turning/repositioning program, and had ointments/medications applied other than to her feet.
The Significant Change MDS dated 06/17/22, assessed R68 with no changes to her cognitive status or rejection of care. She continued to require extensive assistance with bed mobility, transfers, and toileting. She was always incontinent of bladder and frequently of bowels and she was not on a scheduled toileting program. R68 was at risk for developing pressure ulcers and had two stage two pressure areas that were not present on admission. She did not have a pressure reducing device for her chair, although she had a pressure reliving device for her bed. She was not on a turning/repositioning program and did not receive nutrition/hydration interventions to manage her skin problems. R68 received pressure ulcer care, application of non-surgical dressing (with or without topical medications) other than to her feet and application of ointments/medications other than to her feet.
The Urinary Incontinence and Indwelling Catheter Care Area Assessment (CAA) dated 07/01/22, revealed R68 was incontinent of bowel and bladder so she wore an adult brief and the staff assisted by checking her and changing her. She required extensive assist of two staff for toilet use.
The Pressure Ulcer CAA dated 07/01/22, revealed R68 had a significant change assessment done due to the development of two pressure ulcers. She had memory impairment and impaired decision making as well as difficulty understanding verbal communication at times and making herself understood. R68 required extensive assistance from two staff for bed mobility, transfers and toilet use. Staff inspected her skin with bathing and daily cares, would apply a barrier cream for prevention of skin breakdown, and she had a pressure distributing mattress. These interventions did not prevent development of two stage two pressure ulcers to her buttocks. The staff first noted the areas to have worsened to a stage two on 06/09/22.
The Care Plan located in the care plan book, dated 04/18/22, revealed R68 was at risk for pressure ulcers due to her decreased mobility and inadequate nutrition. The staff were to monitor her skin with routine cares and report any red/opened areas to the nurse. The staff were to keep her skin clean, dry, and moisturized, and to encourage her to change positions frequently. A pressure relieving device was on her bed, sugar free shakes provided twice daily to help with nutrition and prevent skin issues. Staff were to reposition her every two hours. She had frequent episodes of incontinence and always wore a brief. The staff were to check her every two hours and change her and she was on a scheduled toileting plan.
The Care Plan, located in the EMR, dated 05/10/22 revealed R68 had an alteration in skin integrity related to pressure wounds. The staff were to assess the wounds for signs and symptoms of infection in or around the wound. On 05/19/22, skin barrier added for prevention of wounds.
The Skin/Wound Condition Assessments revealed the following:
1. On 06/01/22, the staff observed no skin issues.
2. On 06/08/22, a scratch to the coccyx measured 0.5 centimeters (cm) by 0.5 cm. R68 continued to have a small area that had dry skin around an area, which looked like it had been scratched. Her fingernails were cut to prevent any further scratching.
3. On 06/09/22, one day later, the assessments identified a stage two pressure area to the coccyx, which measured 1.5 cm by 1.0 cm.
The staff cleansed, dried, applied Polymem (a multifunctional dressing), and covered it with Tegaderm (a thin clear dressing). The staff identified the pressure ulcer on 06/09/22. The assessment lacked a description of the wound and surrounding tissue.
4. On 06/14/22, the resident's right buttock had an area of shearing (force or pressure exerted against the surface and layers of the skin as the tissues slide in opposite planes) that measured 1.5 cm by 1.5 cm and the left buttocks had an area of shearing that measured 0.5 cm by 0.5 cm. The document lacked an assessment of the coccyx (a small triangular bone at the base of the spine) wound.
5. On 06/22/22, the pressure area to the coccyx advanced to a stage three pressure area and measured 1.0 by 1.5 cm. An additional note revealed a stage two coccyx pressure area that measured 1.5 cm x 1.0 cm. The document lacked an assessment of the right and left buttocks and a description of the wounds and surrounding tissue.
6. On 06/28/22, revealed an incomplete assessment that lacked documentation.
7. On 06/29/22, revealed a stage two pressure area to the right buttocks that measured 0.5 cm by 0.5 cm and a stage two area to the left buttocks that measured 0.5 cm by 0.5 cm. The assessment included the staff observed no further skin conditions and lacked if the coccyx wound had been resolved or a description of the wounds and surrounding tissue.
8. On 07/06/22, revealed the stage two pressure area to the right buttocks measured 2.5 cm by 1.0 cm and the stage two area to the left buttocks measured 0.5 cm by 0.5 cm. The assessment lacked a description of the wounds and surrounding tissue.
9. On 07/09/22, the right buttock stage two pressure area measured 0.5 cm by 0.3 cm by 0.1 cm deep. The stage two area to the left buttocks measured 1.7 cm by 0.7 cm by 0.1 cm deep. The stage two area to the coccyx measured 1.5 cm by 0.5 cm by 0.1 cm deep. The assessment included a treatment of covering with hydrocolloid (type of dressing) and changing every three days and as needed. The assessment included no signs and symptoms of infection and lacked a description of the wounds and surrounding tissue.
The physician order tab, located in the EMR, included these orders:
1. Calmoseptine (skin barrier ointment) to the coccyx every shift for skin condition, dated 04/26/22.
2. House supplement (nutritional drink) one time a day, dated 04/26/22.
3. Clean coccyx with a wound cleanser, dry area, apply hydrocolloid, change every three days and as needed if (the dressing) becomes soiled, is not placed properly, or is removed, every shift, assess every shift, until healed, dated 06/16/22.
The Progress Notes dated 06/07/22 at 09:44 AM revealed R68 had a scratched area to the inside of her right buttocks that the staff cleansed and applied Calmoseptine to. R68 had a pressure relieving cushion on the dining room chair, a preventive equipment area mat on her bed, and staff repositioned her every two hours.
The Progress Notes dated 06/08/22 at 09:28 AM revealed Calmoseptine continued to the resident's buttock. Dry, flakey skin present.
The Progress Notes dated 06/09/22 at 11:39 AM revealed the staff was monitored the right inner buttock related to an Abrasion (scraping or rubbing away of a surface, such as skin, by friction).
The Progress Notes dated 06/09/22 at 07:22 PM, revealed the coccyx condition worsened and measured 1.5 cm by 1.0 cm. The staff treated the area by cleaning with wound cleanser, drying, applying Polymem, and covering with Tegaderm. At 07:29 PM a note revealed the staff notified the doctor of the skin condition.
The Progress Notes dated 06/14/22 at 04:16 PM revealed the open area on the right buttock increased in size and there was a new pinpoint area to R68's coccyx. The treatment changed to cleanse with wound cleanser, pat dry, and apply hydrocolloid, change every three days and as needed. R68 was to have a pressure relieving cushion while in her wheelchair or recliner.
The Progress Note dated 07/11/22 revealed the physician gave approval for consult with Wound Care Plus.
On 07/11/22 at 10:20 AM observed R68's bed with an air mattress overlay in place to her bed.
On 07/11/22 at 01:23 PM observed R68 sitting in a recliner with a gel type cushion in the seat of the recliner.
On 07/11/22 at 03:08 PM an unidentified family member stated R68 had an abrasion to her buttocks and was not sure how long it had been there, the facility was Doctoring it.
On 07/12/22 at 08:55 AM Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) M and Certified Medication Aide (CMA) R assisted R68 to transfer from the wheelchair to a recliner placing a gel cushion to the recliner and elevating her feet.
On 07/12/22 at 08:58 AM Licensed Nurse (LN) G stated R68 had three different open areas that the charge nurse measured weekly, and the dressing was intact this morning.
On 07/12/22 continuous observation revealed R68 remained in the recliner with her feet elevated from 08:55 AM until 11:30 AM, a total of two hours and 35 minutes. The resident did not shift her weight around while she sat in the recliner.
On 07/12/22 at 11:30 AM, CNA M and CMA R transferred R68 from the recliner to the wheelchair (two hours and 35 minutes after transferring to the recliner) then from the wheelchair to the dining room chair with a gel cushion in place. CNA M and CMA R did not toilet R68 before taking her into the dining room. The staff failed to reposition the resident every two hours, per the care plan and failed to check her for incontinence at that time.
On 07/12/22 at 01:27 PM, CNA M and CMA R transferred R68 from the dining room chair to her wheelchair, then to a recliner, moving the gel cushion to the recliner seat. The staff failed to toilet her at this time or check the brief to see if she needed to be changed, resulting in observations of four hours and 32 minutes without R68 being checked for presence of incontinence.
On 07/12/22 at 01:33 PM, CMA R stated she assisted R68 to the toilet after breakfast before assisting her to the recliner. The staff were to check R68 three times during the day shift and she was a Heavy wetter. The staff should check her before breakfast, and after breakfast she is assisted to sit on the bedside commode, then again right before lunch. R68 has a patch on her bottom and staff should make sure it is in place. Staff usually felt the brief to be able to tell if it was wet or staff could smell if she had a bowel movement. CMA R stated the brief was felt when they transferred her to the recliner, and it was Crinkly indicating it was dry. CMA R stated R68 was to be repositioned every two hours.
On 07/12/22 at 02:21 PM, CNA N and CNA O transferred R68 from the recliner to her wheelchair, then to the toilet in her personal bathroom. Observed the dressing to her coccyx to have wrinkles and was loose in places. The incontinent brief removed observed to be wet and had bowel movement streaks. CNA O commented to CNA N that the nurse needed to be told R68 needed a new Patch.
On 07/12/22 at 02:32 PM, CNA N and CNA O transferred R68 back to the wheelchair, then transferred her to the recliner in the living room area.
On 07/12/22 at 02:36 PM, CNA O notified LN H the dressing was still in place, but loose in places.
On 07/12/22 at 02:59 PM, LN H stated she would be doing a dressing change for R68 and was gathering supplies while the staff assisted her to the bed.
On 07/12/22 at 03:13 PM, CNA O and CNA N transferred R68 from the wheelchair to the bed. LN H removed the dressing from R68's coccyx area, removed her gloves, and applied a new pair without performing hand hygiene. LN H then used gauze pads she had sprayed with wound cleanser and dabbed the pressure areas several times. Observed an open area to the coccyx that merged with the area to the left buttocks and an open area to the right buttocks. LN H measured the right buttocks as 0.7 cm by 0.5 cm and the area to the coccyx/left buttock as 3.0 cm by 0.5 cm and stated they were both stage two areas. LN H then applied a new dressing that covered the left buttock/coccyx area and a separate one to cover the right buttock.
On 07/12/22 at 03:23 PM, LN H stated last week the area on the coccyx had started merging with the other area and that she documented it as the coccyx area. LN H stated that hand hygiene should have been performed after removing her gloves before applying a new pair to clean the wounds. When asked how the areas developed, LN H stated that the old briefs used before the new company took over pulled the moisture away better than the new briefs and R68 had declined and did not walk as much, and the staff have to reposition her and check and change her every two hours. The staff were to make sure she was dry, and they should visibly check the brief and not rely on feeling the brief for Crinkling as an indicator she is dry.
On 07/12/22 at 09:52 AM, CNA P and CMA R transferred R68 from the wheelchair to the bedside commode. R68's brief was wet and had bowel movement smears in it, and the coccyx and left and right buttocks lacked a dressing. There were bowel movement smears to the wipes during cleansing where the pressure ulcers were.
On 07/17/22 at 09:54 AM, CNA P stated R68's dressing got Ripped off before breakfast which was around 07:00 AM when they got her up for the day and toileted her. The dressing had not been replaced because the nurse Got busy.
On 07/12/22 at 10:00 AM, CNA P and CMA R transferred R68 to the wheelchair, then to the bed. Staff positioned the resident with her tilted to her right side with a pillow placed behind her back/bottom.
On 07/12/22 at 10:31 AM, LN H entered R68's room with Administrative Nurse E to replace the dressing. This was approximately three-and-a-half hours after the dressing was no longer in place.
On 07/12/22 at 10:42 AM, LN H stated the staff told her the dressing was off a Little before breakfast and it should have been done as soon as they told me.
On 07/14/22 at 09:43 AM, Administrative Nurse D stated the staff should follow the care plan for repositioning and toileting, and the staff did not reposition her and toilet her in a timely manner on 07/12/22. If the dressing comes off, it should be replaced as soon as possible and should have been applied sooner on 07/13/22 when it had come off. Administrative Nurse D stated hand hygiene should be performed before applying a new pair of gloves during dressing changes.
The facility policy Wound Prevention and Management dated 12/2018, revealed the resident would be repositioned in order to meet individual needs and those needs would be identified on the care plan. Incontinent care should be provided to meet the individual resident needs.
The facility failed to prevent the occurrence of three pressure areas and failed to reposition, toilet, change the incontinent product, and replace the dressing in a timely manner for R68 to assist with wound management and prevention in development of further wounds. Furthermore, the facility failed to use appropriate infection control practices when providing wound care to prevent contamination to the wound, increasing the risk for infection.
- The Physician Order Sheet, dated 05/18/22, documented Resident (R)41 had a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (progressive mental deterioration characterized by confusion and memory failure).
The significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented the staff assessment for cognition revealed the resident had moderately impaired cognition. She required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility and transfers. The resident used a wheelchair for locomotion. She was independent with eating and had no significant weight gain or loss. She was at risk for the development of pressure ulcers (localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction) with one stage II (partial-thickness loss of skin with exposed dermis) unhealed PU, not present on admission. She received pressure ulcer care.
The Pressure Ulcer Care Area Assessment (CAA), dated 05/05/22, documented the staff were to treat the resident's PU per the physician's orders. Staff were to reposition the resident every two hours. She had a pressure relieving device to her wheelchair and a pressure relieving mattress.
The quarterly MDS, dated 04/03/22, documented the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of two, indicating severe cognitive impairment. She required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility and transfers. She used a wheelchair for locomotion. She was frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder. She was independent with eating and had no significant weight gain or loss. She was at risk for the development of PU with no unhealed PUs at the time of the assessment. She had a pressure reducing device for her wheelchair and bed and received nutritional interventions for her skin.
The care plan for Bowel and Bladder, updated 05/19/22, instructed staff the resident was incontinent of bowel and bladder. Staff were to perform proper peri-care (cleansing of the genitals).
The care plan for Activities of Daily Living (ADL), updated 05/19/22, informed staff the resident required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility.
The care plan for Skin Integrity, updated 05/19/22, instructed staff the resident was at risk for the development of pressure ulcers. The resident required encouragement and assistance to shift or alter her body while in her wheelchair or bed.
Review of the resident's electronic medical record (EMR), under the Misc (miscellaneous) tab, revealed documentation, dated 07/05/22, 12/29/21 and 03/18/22, which documented the staff would do weekly skin assessments, per the facility protocol.
On 05/05/22, documentation in the resident's EMR, under the Progress Notes tab, revealed the resident had an open area to her coccyx (small triangular bone at the base of the spine), which measured 5.0 width (W) by 0.25 length (L) by 0.25 depth (D) centimeters (cm). The area had red outer edges with a black/purplish coloring on the wound bed. The physician's order was to cleanse the area with wound cleanser, pat dry, and apply hydrocolloid (a substance which forms a gel in the presence of water) every shift, until healed. Staff were to reposition the resident from side to side every two hours.
Further documentation on 05/05/22, revealed the resident had a stage II (partial thickness skin loss involving the dermis), which measured 3.5 L by 2.5 W cm.
Review of the resident's EMR, under the, Skin/Wound Condition Assessment, under the Assessments tab, revealed the following:
On 05/19/22, the resident had a stage II PU to her coccyx which measured 3.5 W by 2.5 L by 0.1 D, cm. The resident had a wheelchair cushion and staff were repositioning the resident.
On 06/26/22, documentation revealed staff were to cleanse the wound with wound cleanser and apply Thera Honey (help create a moist wound environment conducive to wound healing) every day and as needed (PRN), until healed. Documentation lacked measurements or description of the wound.
On 07/07/22, documentation revealed coccyx. No other documentation was available regarding the wound.
On 07/13/22, documentation revealed the resident had a stage III (involves the full thickness of the skin and may extend into the subcutaneous tissue layer; granulation tissue), which measured 1.0 L by 0.5 W by 0.4 D cm. The area was noted to have red granulation tissue (new vascular tissue in granular form on an ulcer or the healing surface of a wound) on the wound bed with the edges slightly rolled. The wound had no drainage. The physician's order was to cleanse the area with wound cleanser and apply Medihoney (a brand name wound and burn gel) and cover with a foam dressing.
No further wound documentation was available.
On 07/12/22 at 08:30 AM, the resident sat in her wheelchair, with a gel cushion, in the TV room. The resident had a slumped body position. At 08:58 AM, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) QQ, attempted to reposition the resident in the wheelchair by holding onto the waist band of the resident's pants and pulling her back in the chair. The resident's buttocks did not rise above the seat cushion during the attempt at repositioning. The resident then slumped back down into the chair. At 11:11 AM, the resident remained in the same slumped position. This surveyor requested staff do a skin check as the resident had not been repositioned in over two and a half hours. CNA QQ and RR transferred the resident from her wheelchair to the bed with the use of the Hoyer lift (a full body mechanical lift). Licensed Nurse (LN) J entered the room to assess the resident's wound. Staff removed the resident's brief which revealed a foam dressing, dated 07/10/22, to the resident's coccyx. LN J removed the dressing to reveal the wound, which measured 2.1 L by 0.2 W by 0.9 D cm. Slough (dead tissue, usually cream or yellow in color) was present from 10 o'clock to 12 o'clock position with a small amount present on the wound bed.
On 07/12/22 at 11:18 AM, CNA QQ stated she thought the resident was lying down in bed and did not realize she had been up in her chair for so long. Staff were to turn and reposition the resident at least every two hours but verified she had not done so that morning.
On 07/12/22 at 11:19 AM, CNA RR stated staff were to turn and reposition the resident every two hours due to her having a PU.
On 07/13/22 at 07:36 AM, CNA RRR stated the resident was total care. Staff were to turn and reposition her every two hours due to the PU on her bottom.
On 07/12/22 at 11:29 AM, LN J stated the facility had a nurse from the wound care come to the facility each week. They had not seen this resident's wound yet. Staff were to turn and reposition the resident at least every two hours, but that did not always happen. The PU was facility acquired. The resident was unable to reposition herself. LN J was unsure of who was to document on wounds in the EMR. LN J stated she only did the dressing changes and did not typically measure or document on the wound.
On 07/13/22 at 06:53 AM, LN K stated staff were to turn and reposition the resident every three to four hours. The resident was unable to reposition herself.
On 07/13/22 at 01:42 PM, LN I stated she had not notified the physician of the resident's worsening PU and was unsure of who was in charge of contacting the physician. Staff were to turn and reposition the resident every two hours.
On 07/14/22 at 11:55 AM, Administrative Nurse D stated the wound care staff would see the resident for the first time that day. The facility only obtained the order for the wound care consult on 07/13/22 as they were unaware of the worsening of the wound to a stage III PU. Administrative Nurse D was unsure of where the skin assessments to predict the development of pressure ulcers were located for this resident. The nursing staff failed to measure and document the skin assessments as they should have been. There was no other wound documentation available.
The facility policy for Wound Prevention and Management, revised 12/2018, included: DON or Designee will complete an assessment of all wounds weekly using the Skin/Wound Condition Assessment in the electronic medical record, until resolved. Residents will be repositioned in order to meet their individual needs.
The facility failed to ensure appropriate services to prevent the development of a stage III PU on this dependent resident's coccyx.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0557
(Tag F0557)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 89 residents with 20 sampled for review, which included one resident reviewed with a urinary c...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 89 residents with 20 sampled for review, which included one resident reviewed with a urinary catheter. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the dignity of the one sampled resident, (R) 4 with a catheter/urine collection bag, with the lack of a cover to prevent full visualization of the resident's urine by anyone present.
Findings included:
- Review of Resident (R)4 Physician Orders, dated 5/22/22 revealed diagnoses which included, hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body) and hemiparesis (muscular weakness of one half of the body) following cerebral infarction (stroke- sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen caused by impaired blood flow to the brain by blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain) affecting left dominant side, and benign prostate hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms (BPH-non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate which can lead to interference with urine flow, urinary frequency and urinary tract infections).
The Significant Change in Status Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], documented the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of four, which indicated severe cognitive impairment. He had an indwelling catheter. He required extensive assistance of staff for activities of daily living, and walking did not occur. He received medications which included antibiotics and diuretics for 7 days of the look back period.
The Urinary Incontinence and Indwelling Catheter Care Area Assessment (CAA), dated 12/09/21, triggered for further review but it lacked an analysis of findings.
The Care Plan, (CP), dated 05/26/22, lacked interventions for catheter use, care, and a dignity cover for the resident's urine collection bag.
The Physician Orders, dated 05/22/22, documentation included Indwelling Catheter, size 16 French catheter with 30-50 milliliter bulb. May change every month and as needed for leakage or blockage.
On 07/11/22 02:15 PM, the resident was lying in his bed with his uncovered urine collection catheter bag hanging on the bed rail. His urine was visible from the hallway to anyone passing or entering the room. The blue dignity cover for the urine collection bag was attached beneath his wheelchair (W/C).
On 07/12/22 at 08:48AM, the resident was lying on his bed with his urinary catheter collection bag hanging on the bed rail. The urinary collection bag was covered with a clear trash bag which allowed for full visualization of the resident's urine in the collection bag.
On O7/12/22 at 08:52 AM, Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) MMM, entered the resident's room and provided catheter care appropriately. She verified the resident's urinary collection bag was not covered appropriately to provide for the resident's dignity when covered with a clear trash bag. She noted the resident's dignity cover was located on the bottom of the w/c and she did not know why it had not been moved for use when the resident was assisted to bed by staff.
On 07/12/22 at 03:40 PM, CNA NNN and CNA PPP agreed the resident's catheter bag should be covered by a dignity bag for the resident's dignity so not to have his urine exposed. They confirmed that covering the drainage bag with a clear plastic bag would not provide privacy or meet the intention of maintaining the resident's dignity, as you could still see the resident's urine from the hallway.
On 07/12/22 at 02:30 PM, Licensed Nurse (LN) HH stated that residents with catheters should have the collection bag covered to provide privacy. The facility has blue bags to cover the urinary catheter collection bags. Covering the urine collection bag with a clear trash bag defeated the purpose of a dignity bag because you could see through it.
On 07/14/22 at 09:23 AM, Administrative Nurse D stated she expected the staff to cover urine collection bags with the blue bags provided by the facility to provide dignity and full visual privacy for the residents with urinary catheters.
The facility failed to provide a policy to address ensuring residents with urinary catheter were provided with urinary catheters were provided dignity bags to cover their urinary collection bag to ensure their dignity.
The facility failed to ensure the dignity of the resident with a catheter/urine collection bag, with the lack of a cover to prevent full visualization of the resident's urine.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0561
(Tag F0561)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 89 residents. The sampled of 20 residents included 2 residents for choices related to bathing....
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 89 residents. The sampled of 20 residents included 2 residents for choices related to bathing. Based on observation , interview, and record review the facility failed to provide choices for two Residents (R)46 and R44 related to bathing.
Findings included:
- Review of the Resident (R)46's undated Physician Orders, revealed diagnoses which included, presence of left artificial hip joint, muscle weakness, and pain in bilateral (both) feet.
The Significant Change in Status Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE] documented the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 08, which indicated moderate cognitive impairment. She reported all areas of choice/preference in her routine were very important to her. She required extensive assistance of staff with all activities of daily living (ADLS) and she was totally dependent on staff for bathing.
The ADL Functional/Rehabilitation Potential Care Area Assessment (CAA), dated 05/11/22, documented the resident was working with physical therapy and occupational therapy.
The Care Plan, (CP), dated 05/24/22, directed staff the resident preferred a shower three times a week, in the morning. She required extensive /total assistance from one staff for bathing and extensive assistance of two staff for transfers.
The Physician Orders, documented resident as non-weight bearing to left lower extremity (LLE), dated05/02/22.
Review of the Tasks tab for bathing in the electronic medical record (EMR), dated 06/28/22 through 07/12/22, documentation revealed the resident preferred her showers in the PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. She received two bed baths in the previous two days on 07/01/22 and 07/11/22.
On 07/11/22 at 02:38 PM, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) MM, assisted the resident with positioning with bed mobility while the resident pushed herself up in the bed using her right foot and leg.
On 07/13/22 at 08:54 AM, CNA MMM and CNA QQQ gave R 46 a bed bath. They provided extensive assistance when staff transferred the resident from the bed to her wheelchair using a slide transfer board. Both CNAs agreed that the facility scheduled the resident for a bath on the evening shift, but the morning shift staff gave the resident a partial bed bath each morning. They reported the resident preferred a shower three days a week but was on shower restrictions due to her artificial hip needed replacement. The resident should receive a full bed bath three days a week instead of a shower. CNA MM and QQQ reported the staff should document the type of bath the resident received in the EMR Task tab when given. The types of baths included a shower, bath/tub, full bed bath, and a partial bath.
On 07/11/22 at 02:44 PM, the resident stated she should get a shower in the evening. She did not care what time or when as long as she got a bath. The staff gave her a bed bath, not a shower, but they do not wash her hair. It has been two weeks before I get my hair washed. She stated she only had two baths in the last two weeks.
On 07/12/22 at 03:40 PM, CNA NNN and CNA PPP, verified the resident preferred a shower but got a bed bath instead due to her hip. They agreed that the resident should receive a full bed bath, not a partial, in place of a shower three times a week. The care plan directs the staff on the type of bathing and frequency and time the resident should receive a bath. The resident's preferences are obtained on admission and should be reviewed with resident and changes made if indicated.
On 07/12/22 at 03:40 PM, Licensed Nurse (LN) L stated the residents should be able to choose what types of bath they want, the time of day, and the frequency they wanted to bath. She reported the resident preferred a shower three times a week. Because the resident had issues with her hip, she could not bear weight for transfers and she received bed baths instead of showers. The resident should get three full bed baths a week due to her preferences. LN L confirmed the EMR documented the resident received two bed baths in the previous 2 weeks.
On 07/14/22 08:36 AM, Administrative Nurse D, stated she expected residents to have a bath or a shower two times a week at a minimum. Showers were not appropriate due to the removal of hardware in her left hip. Full bed baths should be given three times a week as she preferred. Two full baths in a two-week period does not meet the expectations.
The facility policy for Skin Monitoring: Comprehensive CNA Shower Review, dated 2014, lacked address of resident bathing preferences/choices related to bathing.
The facility failed to provide choices for this resident related to bathing frequency.
- Review of Resident (R)44's Physician Order Sheet, dated 06/27/22, revealed diagnoses included respiratory failure, bipolar disorder (major mental illness that caused people to have episodes of severe high and low moods) and major depressive disorder (major mood disorder).
The Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], assessed the resident with normal cognitive function. The resident required extensive assistance of two staff for transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene and was dependent on staff for bathing. The resident indicated it was very important for preference in choosing between shower, bath and sponge bath.
The ADL (Activity of Daily Living) Functional/Rehabilitation Potential Care Area Assessment (CAA,) was not completed.
The Care Plan, reviewed 07/12/22, instructed staff the resident required total assistance of one staff with bathing.
The electronic medical record Bathing task indicated the resident preferred showers on Tuesdays and Fridays, in the morning.
Review of the Bathing task revealed recordings of bathing opportunities during the past 30 days, from 06/12/22 through 07/12/22, revealed the resident received a shower on 06/22/22, four bed baths, and seven partial baths.
Interview, on 07/11/22 at 10:41 AM, with the resident, revealed the resident would like to receive showers and had one approximately two weeks ago.
Interview, on 07/13/22 at 01:25 PM, with CNA UU, revealed she did provide a shower to the resident today, but could not complete showers for all the residents that wanted them.
Interview, on 07/13/22 at 04:16 PM, with Administrative Nurse D, reported she would expect staff to provide residents with their choice of bathing opportunities.
The facility lacked a policy for resident choice in bathing.
The facility failed to provide this dependent resident's preference of showers twice a week to enhance her feelings of wellbeing.
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** The facility reported a census of 89 residents. The sample of 20 residents included one reviewed for abuse. Based on interview a...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 89 residents. The sample of 20 residents included one reviewed for abuse. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure submission of an allegation of abuse investigation, for the one sampled resident (R)135, within five days as required.
Findings included:
- Review of resident (R)135's Physician Order Sheet, dated 05/10/22, revealed diagnoses included traumatic subdural hemorrhage (collection of blood on the surface of the brain) and unspecified dementia (progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory, confusion) with behavioral disturbance.
The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], assessed the resident with moderate cognitive function and no behaviors. The resident required extensive assistance of one person for bed mobility, transfer, ambulation and toilet use. The resident's balance was not steady and was able to stabilize with staff assistance. The resident had falls prior to admission.
The ADL (Activity of Daily Living/Functional/Rehabilitation Potential Care Area Assessment (CAA), dated 05/16/22, assessed the resident had difficulty with memory and became confused at times. The resident received physical and occupational therapy. The resident needed extensive assistance with bed mobility, transfers toileting and ambulation and was frequently incontinent of bladder.
The Care Plan, updated 05/18/22, instructed staff to assist the resident with ADLs and provide distraction activities when the resident becomes agitated/aggressive.
Interview, on 07/13/22 at 02:34 PM, with Administrative Nurse D, revealed the resident's family voiced concerns to her on 05/25/22 regarding his placement on the memory care unit and the need for urinalysis due to change in condition. The facility moved the resident off the memory care unit at the family request on 05/25/22. The resident did have more confusion in the evening and required one on one observation on 05/24/22 as the resident exhibited urinary frequency and unsteady gait. Administrative Nurse D stated the family did not report allegation of abuse and she learned of the allegation from a Facebook post by the family on 06/02/22.
Interview, on 07/13/22 at 04:36 PM, with Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) VV revealed she worked the memory care unit from 10:00 PM to 6:00AM on 05/24/22. The resident was trying to get up from bed and was looking for his wife. Staff assisted the resident into a wheelchair as he had unsteady balance. Staff took the resident to the bathroom to urinate several times during the night. And the resident did lay in his bed.
Interview, on 07/14/22 at 08:30 AM, with Licensed Nurse (LN) HH, revealed she observed CNA VV provided one on one observation of the resident and the resident kept trying to get up from his bed/wheelchair. CNA VV toileted the resident several times during the night and did not observe CNA VV restrain the resident.
Interview, on 07/14/22 at 09:30AM, with Administrative Staff A, revealed the facility had not received an allegation of abuse for this resident from the family, but did notice a face book post on 06/02/22 by the family regarding an allegation of abuse on an unspecified day by unspecified Certified Nurse Aides (CNA). Administrative Staff A reported the allegation of abuse to the state agency on 06/02/22 and began the investigation. Administrative Staff A stated the family did have a concern regarding the resident on the memory care unit and wanted him transferred off the unit and the resident had a change in condition. The family spoke to Administrative Nurse D regarding these concerns on 05/25/22 and Administrative Nurse D resolved the concerns with the family. Administrative Staff A stated he contacted the family regarding the face book post on 06/02/22 and started an investigation of the alleged abuse. CNA VV and LPN HH were suspended during the investigation. Administrative Staff A stated social service staff interviewed all residents/responsible parties to ensure the residents/responsible parties felt safe in the facility, their needs were being met, and the facility provided an alternative to the malfunctioning call light system to ensure there were no concerns regarding abuse, neglect and exploitation. The staff received education/Inservice for knowledge on abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Administrative Staff A completed the investigation but did not submit the results of the investigation (unsubstantiated) to the state agency until 07/14/22 which was 25 days beyond the required five working day submission requirement.
The facility policy Abuse Neglect and Exploitation, September 2017 instructed staff a report of the abuse investigation must be sent to the appropriate state agency within five working days of the occurrence.
The facility failed to submit this abuse investigation to the state agency within five working days of the occurrence as required.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The census reported a census of 89 residents with 20 residents sampled, including four residents reviewed for activities of dail...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The census reported a census of 89 residents with 20 residents sampled, including four residents reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL)s. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure two of the four, dependent Residents (R)16 and R 41 received appropriate personal hygiene, regarding long, dirty fingernails.
Findings included:
- The Physician's Order Sheet (POS), dated 06/09/22, documented Resident (R)16 had a diagnosis of dementia (progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory, confusion).
The annual Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 10, indicating moderately impaired cognition. She required extensive assistance of one staff for personal hygiene.
The Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Care Area Assessment (CAA), dated 08/22/21, triggered but had not been completed.
The quarterly MDS, dated 02/17/22, documented the resident had a BIMS score of 5, indicating severe cognitive impairment. She required extensive assistance of one staff for personal hygiene.
The care plan for ADLs, revised 05/21/22, instructed staff the resident required extensive staff assistance of one for personal hygiene.
On 07/11/22 at 02:11 PM, the resident sat in her wheelchair in the TV room. The resident had long and jagged with a dark brown substance beneath the nails.
On 07/12/22 at 08:36 AM, the resident continued to have long and jagged with a dark brown substance beneath the nails.
On 07/12/22 at 01:11 PM, the resident continued to have long and jagged with a dark brown substance beneath the nails.
On 07/13/22 at 07:25 AM, the resident rested in a recliner, covered with a blanket. The resident's fingernails continued to be long, jagged and dirty.
On 07/12/22 at 02:38 PM, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Q stated staff should cut and clean resident's fingernails on shower days. CNA Q confirmed the resident's fingernails were long, jagged and dirty.
On 07/13/22 at 03:07 PM, CNA MM confirmed the resident's fingernails were long, jagged and dirty.
On 07/13/22 at 01:42 PM, Licensed Nurse (LN) I stated staff should cut and clean resident's fingernails on their shower days and as needed (PRN).
On 07/14/22 at 11:55 AM, Administrative Nurse D stated the expectation was for staff to ensure all resident's fingernails were short and clean.
The facility lacked a policy for ADLs.
The facility failed to ensure staff performed appropriate personal hygiene for this dependent resident.
- The Physician Order Sheet (POS), dated 05/18/22, documented Resident (R)41 had a diagnosis of Alzheimer's (progressive mental deterioration characterized by confusion and memory failure).
The significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented the staff assessment for cognition revealed moderate impairment. The resident required extensive assistance of two staff for personal hygiene.
The Psychotropic Drug Use Care Area Assessment (CAA), dated 05/05/22, documented the resident required extensive assistance of one to two staff for personal hygiene.
The quarterly MDS, dated 04/03/22, documented the resident had a BIMS score of two, indicating severe cognitive impairment. She required extensive assistance of one staff for personal hygiene.
The ADL care plan, revised 05/19/22, instructed staff the resident required extensive assistance of one to two staff due to dementia (progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory, confusion).
On 07/12/22 at 08:30 AM, the resident sat in her wheelchair in the TV room. She had long and jagged fingernails with a dark brown substance beneath the fingernails.
On 07/13/22 at 07:30 AM, the resident continued to have long and jagged fingernails with a dark brown substance beneath the fingernails.
On 07/12 22 at 11:18 AM, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) QQ confirmed the resident had long, dirty fingernails.
On 07/13/22 at 07:36 AM, CNA PP stated staff were to cut and clean resident fingernails on shower days and as needed (PRN).
On 07/12/22 at 11:29 AM, Licensed Nurse (LN) L stated staff were to cut and clean resident's fingernails on shower days.
On 07/13/22 at 01:42 AM, LN I stated staff were take care of all resident's fingernails. Fingernails should be kept short and clean.
On 07/14/22 at 11:55 AM, Administrative Nurse D stated the expectation was for staff to ensure all resident's fingernails were short and clean.
The facility lacked a policy for ADLs.
The facility failed to ensure staff performed appropriate personal hygiene for this dependent resident.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 89 residents with 20 selected for review, which included two residents reviewed for bowel and bladder. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of the two residents (R)137 remained as continent as possible with unobstructed access to the bathroom.
Findings included:
- Review of Resident (R)137's Physician Order Sheet, dated 06/27/22, revealed diagnoses included urinary tract infection, spinal stenosis (degenerative condition of the spine that could cause weakness and loss of use of extremities,) and cognitive (mental function) communication deficit.
The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], assessed the resident with mild cognitive impairment, and required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility, transfer, toilet use, and ambulation. The resident's balance on and off the toilet was not steady and needed staff for stabilization.
The ADL (Activity of Daily Living Functional/Rehabilitation Potential Care Area Assessment (CAA,) was not completed.
The care plan, reviewed 06/03/22, instructed staff the resident required assistance with bed mobility, transfers, toileting, and ambulation with a walker.
On 07/11/22 at 09:30 AM, revealed the resident positioned in her bed. The resident stated she needed assistance to go to the bathroom as she had a full bladder and if she stood up, she would lose control of her bladder and fall. The resident stated staff encourage her to toilet herself.
On 07/12/22 at 08:46 AM, revealed the resident sat in her wheelchair in her room. The resident stated the night shift took her to the bathroom and applied a clean brief.
Observation, on 07/12/22 at 10:22 AM, revealed Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) SS, propelled the resident in her wheelchair with foot pedals in place, from the dining room to the bathroom. CNA SS removed the wheelchair pedals upon bringing the resident to her room and positioned the wheelchair in the bathroom. The resident stood and transferred onto the toilet with minimal difficulty. Interview, at that time with CNA SS, revealed the resident could take herself to the bathroom.
Observation, on 07/12/22 at 01:38 PM, revealed Therapy Staff GG, assisted the resident to ambulate in the hallway with her walker.
Interview, on 07/12/22 at 2:00 PM with Therapy Staff GG, revealed the resident could perform toilet transfers herself, and if she needed assistance, the resident could call for assistance.
Observation, on 07/12/22 at 04:14 PM, revealed the resident seated in her wheelchair and propelled herself with her feet. The foot pedals remained on the wheelchair with the pedals positioned to the sides of the chair. As the resident attempted to enter her room, the pedal became lodged against her roommate's chair. The resident had difficulty maneuvering the wheelchair around the chair. The bathroom door was closed and the room door was open and the resident could not enter the bathroom. The resident propelled herself over to her side of the room and attempted to obtain her walker (which was wedged in the space between her dresser and closet) and position it in front of her wheelchair. The resident stood with the walker, and pushed back her wheelchair, and began to ambulate to the bathroom with the walker. Administrative Nurse E came into the resident's room and assisted her to the bathroom. Interview, at that time with Administrative Nurse E, revealed the resident could take herself to the bathroom and would call staff if she needed help.
Interview, on 07/12/22 at 04:26 PM, with CNA TT, revealed she thought the resident could take herself to the bathroom and would call for staff if she needed assistance.
Interview, on 07/13/22 at 08:40 AM, with Therapy Staff HH, revealed therapy did not release the resident to ambulate by herself with her walker as she still needed assistance to walk to the toilet but could transfer herself from her wheelchair to the toilet. Therapy Staff HH stated when the resident self-propelled in the wheelchair, the foot pedals could be removed. Therapy staff HH confirmed the resident's roommate's chair caused difficulty to the resident to turn the wheelchair and foot pedals and the pedals hindered opening the bathroom door and entry into the bathroom.
Interview, on 07/13/22 at 10:41 AM, with CNA SS, revealed the resident could ambulate with her walker in her room and only needed the wheelchair pedals on the wheelchair when staff propelled her.
Interview, on 07/13/22 at 02:43 PM, with Administrative Nurse D, revealed the resident did have good safety awareness and would expect staff to ensure the resident had a clear pathway to the bathroom.
The facility lacked a policy for toileting.
The facility failed to ensure this resident remained as continent as possible by providing a safe, unobstructed access to the bathroom for this resident in her wheelchair.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
The facility reported a census of 89 residents with 20 selected for review, including five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ...
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The facility reported a census of 89 residents with 20 selected for review, including five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to monitor blood pressures for Resident (R)23 and failed to hold medication when the blood pressure was out of physician ordered parameters for R80 and failed to obtain lab ordered by the physician.
Findings included:
- Resident R68's Order Summary Report, dated 06/09/22, included diagnoses of diabetes mellitus (when the body cannot use glucose, not enough insulin made, or the body cannot respond to the insulin) and hypertension (elevated blood pressure).
The Care Plan located in the electronic medical record (EMR) revealed R80 had a potential for complications from hypertension and guided staff to monitor her blood pressure. The staff were to give her medications as the doctor had ordered them. R80 was at risk for hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia (greater than normal amount of glucose in the blood/ lower than normal amount of glucose in the blood) and other complications related to her diabetes and the staff were to obtain a Hgb (hemoglobin)A1c (a blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past three months) as ordered and inform the physician of the results.
The Order Summary Report dated 06/09/22 included these orders:
1. Lisinopril, 20 milligrams, every day, related to hypertension, dated 04/19/20. The staff were to hold the medication if R80's blood pressure was less than 140/80 and if held three days, staff was to call the doctor.
2. HgbA1c, every three months, for months of March, June, September, and December, dated 04/19/22.
Review of the medical record included a HgbA1c for 09/2021, 12/2021, and 03/2022, and lacked one for 06/2022.
The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated 06/2022 revealed these dates when the lisinopril medication was not held when the blood pressure was out of ordered parameters:
1. On 06/04/22 for blood pressure reading 132/78.
2. On 06/05/22 for blood pressure reading 132/67.
3. On 06/12/22 for blood pressure reading 135/60.
4. On 06/30/22 for blood pressure reading 135/78.
The CMA MAR dated 07/01-07/12/22 revealed these dates when lisinopril was not held when the blood pressure was out of the ordered parameters:
1. On 07/04/22 for blood pressure reading of 136/77.
2. On 07/08/22 for blood pressure reading of 136/72.
3. On 07/12/22 for blood pressure reading of 134/71.
On 07/14/22 at 08:17 AM, Certified Medication Aide (CMA) S stated blood pressures are taken before giving the blood pressure medication and would hold if below 120 except for R68 she had different hold parameters, which were if below 140/80. If a blood pressure was out of parameters, the medication would be held, and the nurse would be notified. CMA S stated she would have the nurse double check the low blood pressure.
On 07/14/22 at 08:22 AM, Licensed Nurse (LN) I stated the CMA's are to hold a blood pressure medication when the blood pressure was out of parameters. While looking at the CMA MAR, LN I confirmed the blood pressure medication should have been held on 06/04/22, 06/05/22, 06/12/22, 06/30/22, 07/04/22, 07/08/22, and 07/12/22.
On 07/14/22 at 09:41 AM, Administrative Nurse D stated she expected the CMA's to hold the blood pressure medication and notify the nurse when the blood pressure was out of the physician ordered parameters.
On 07/14/22 at 09:55 AM, Administrative Nurse E stated the facility failed to obtain the HgbA1c for June (2022). The order was put in the EMR, but the staff selected the lab versus the Licensed Nurse MAR and so it did not show up for the nurses to do, as the facility does not have a lab tab in the MAR section of the EMR. The facility was not aware that the lab orders put in may have had the lab option selected and other residents in the facility could be missing lab as the scheduled lab is not placed on the calendar at the desk.
The facility policy regarding following physician orders for when medications are out of parameters and lab monitoring were not available.
The facility failed to ensure medication was held when the blood pressure was out of ordered parameters and placed her at risk for further decreased blood pressure levels. In addition, the facility failed to obtain lab to assist with monitoring/ management of blood sugar levels for R68, who was dependent on insulin to help manage blood sugar levels.
- Review of resident (R)23's Physician Order Sheet, dated 06/17/22, revealed diagnosis included heart failure, chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (progressive and irreversible condition characterized by diminished lung capacity and difficulty or discomfort in breathing), and chronic stage three kidney disease.
The Care Plan, reviewed 06/03/22, instructed staff the resident received medications with Black Box Warnings.
Review of the Physician's Order Sheet, dated 06/27/22, instructed staff to administer the following:
Start date 04/26/22, Cozaar, 25mg (milligrams), daily for hypertension (elevated blood pressure). Staff instructed staff to hold the medication if the systolic blood pressure was less than 110 mmHg (milligrams of Mercury) and to notify the physician if staff held the medication for three consecutive days.
Start date 04/26/22, Isosorbide ER (extended release), 30mg, daily for hypertension. Staff instructed to hold the medication if the systolic blood pressure was less than 120 mmHG and to notify the physician if staff held the medication for three consecutive days.
Start date 04/26/22, Metoprolol 25 mg, twice a day for hypertension. Staff instructed to hold the medication if the pulse was less than 50 beats per minute or if the systolic blood pressure was less than 110 mmHG and notify the physician if the medication was held for three consecutive days.
Review of the resident's June 2022 and July 2022 Medication Administration Records (MAR) and Treatment Administration Records (TAR), revealed the following irregularities:
Start date 04/26/22, for the medication Cozaar, with instructions to monitor, hold the medication and notify the physician with specific perimeters, revealed the administration records lacked the resident's obtained blood pressures.
Start date 04/26/22, for the medication Isosorbide ER, with instructions to monitor, hold the medication and to notify the physician with specific perimeters, revealed the administration records lacked the resident's obtained blood pressures.
Start date 04/26/22, for the medication Metoprolol 25 mg, with instructions to monitor, hold the medication and notify the physician with specific perimeters, revealed the administration records lacked the resident's obtained blood pressures.
Interview, on 07/14/22 at 11:49 AM, with Certified Medication Aide (CMA) WWW, confirmed the lack of recording of the resident's blood pressures and pulses for these medications. CMA WWW stated she usually took the blood pressures and pulse but did not record them in the medical record. Therefore, the staff failed to monitor for the specific perimeters over the ordered 3 days, for further review by the physician.
Interview, on 07/14/22 at 12:00 PM, with Licensed Nurse J, revealed when the electronic medical record system changed in May/June, the que for recording blood pressures/pulse was not incorporated into the MAR. Therefore, the records lacked any recorded specific perimeters for the physician or staff to monitor as ordered over the 3-day periods.
Interview, on 07/14/22 at 01:30 PM, with Administrative Nurse E, revealed she would expect staff to record the resident's blood pressure and pulse on the MAR and take action to fix the recording problem.
The facility did not provide a policy for following physician orders.
The facility failed to monitor this resident's blood pressure/pulse with administration of three medications as instructed by the physician to ensure the resident did not develop adverse effects of medications.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
The facility reported a census of 89 residents. Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services to maintain a sanitary, orderly,...
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The facility reported a census of 89 residents. Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior for residents in the facility on two of five halls.
Findings included:
- An environmental tour on 07/14/22 at 09:37 AM, revealed the following concerns:
1. Three resident isolation rooms on one hall had bags of incontinent briefs resting directly on the floor outside of their rooms.
2. There were four cardboard boxes of incontinent briefs resting directly on the floor in the hallway outside the storage room.
On 07/14/22 at 09:37 AM, Housekeeping/Maintenance staff AA stated the boxes had been in the hallway since 07/12/22. Staff AA stated she was unsure of who was supposed to put the boxes away in the supply room.
The facility policy for Housekeeping, Laundry and Maintenance, undated, included: Storage areas and equipment rooms must be kept neat and free of extraneous materials.
The facility failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior for residents of the facility on two of five halls.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Assessments
(Tag F0636)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 89 residents which included 20 residents sampled for review. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to complete the Care Area Assessment (CAA analysis of findings), related to a Comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS), for four Residents (R)186, R137, R43, and R19, to address the underlying cause, risk factors, and other contributing factors to ensure the resident received care based on their individual needs.
Findings included:
- Review of Resident (R)186's, undated Physician Orders, revealed diagnoses which included, dementia (progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory, confusion)with behavioral disturbances, diabetes mellitus (when the body cannot use glucose, not enough insulin made or the body cannot respond to the insulin), adult failure to thrive, constipation, personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA-episode of cerebrovascular insufficiency), cerebral infarction (sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen caused by impaired blood flow to the brain by blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain) without residual deficits, and pain.
The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented the resident rarely/never understood or made herself understood, therefore, the Brief interview for Mental Status,(BIMS) was not completed. The staff reported long and short-term memory problems. She had severely impaired decision-making skills. She required limited assistance of staff with bed mobility, transfers, walking, locomotion, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. The resident was occasionally incontinent of bowel and bladder. The staff reported the resident did not demonstrate indication of pain or discomfort. The resident was at risk for pressure ulcer/injury. She was without a pressure ulcer ([PU] localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction) at the time of assessment. She did not receive skin treatments at the time of the assessment.
The Care Area Assessment (CAA), dated 06/06/22, documentation revealed the following triggered CAAs lacked analysis of findings, as required:
1. Cognitive Loss/Dementia
2. ADL Functional/Rehabilitation Potential.
3. Urinary Incontinence and Indwelling Catheter'
4. Falls.
5. Dental.
6.Nutritional Status.
7.Psychotropic Drug Use.
8. Return to Community Referral.
On 07/13/22 at 02:35 PM, Upon review of the resident's CAAs, dated 06/06/22, Licensed Nurse (LN) GG confirmed the above findings. LN GG confirmed the resident's triggered CAAs were incomplete for the resident and a comprehensive assessment should have analysis of findings for each triggered CAA as outlined in the Resident Assessment Instrument (R.A.I.) Manual.
On 07/14/22 at 08:36 AM, Administrative Nurse D confirmed the above findings. She stated the resident's comprehensive assessment should have the analysis of findings (work the CAAs) for each triggered CAA, as outlined in (R.A.I.) Manual.
The Resident Assessment Instrument, (R.A.I.) Manual, Section 2.7 titled The Care Area Assessment (CAA) Process and Care Plan Completion, dated 2019, documentation included . Federal statute and regulations require nursing homes to conduct initial and periodic assessments for all their residents. The assessment information is used to develop, review, and revise the resident's plans of care that will be used to provide services to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The RAI process, which includes the Federally mandated MDS, is the basis for an accurate assessment of nursing home residents. The MDS information and the CAA process provide the foundation upon which the care plan is formulated. There are 20 problem-oriented CAAs, each of which includes MDS-based Trigger conditions that signal the need for additional assessment and review of the triggered care area. Detailed information regarding each care area and the CAA process, including definitions and triggers, appear in Chapter 4 of this manual. Chapter 4 also contains detailed information on care planning development utilizing the RAI and CAA process. CAA(s) completion is required for comprehensive assessments.
The facility failed to complete the Care Area Assessment (CAA-analysis of findings), related to a Comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS), comprehensive for the resident, as required, to address the underlying cause, risk factors, and other contributing factors to ensure this resident received care based on their individual needs.
- Review of Resident's (R)43 electronic medical record (EMR), under the Med Diag tab, revealed a diagnosis for congestive heart disease (CHF) -a condition with low heart output and the body becomes congested with fluid).
The significant change Minimum Data Change (MDS), dated [DATE], documented the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 11, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. She required extensive assistance of two staff for transfers.
The Dehydration/Fluid Maintenance Care Area Assessment (CAA), dated 04/05/22, triggered for further review but lacked an analysis of findings.
The care plan for fluid volume, revised 05/19/22, instructed staff to weigh the resident daily and notify the physician if the resident had a three pound weight gain in one day or a five pound weight gain in a week.
Review of the resident's EMR under the Orders tab, revealed a physician's order to weigh the resident daily for a diagnosis of CHF. Staff were to notify the physician if the resident had a weight gain of three pounds in one day or five pounds in one week, ordered 05/25/22.
Review of the resident's EMR under the Vital Signs tab, revealed the staff failed to obtain daily weights on 07/07/22, 07/05/22, 06/29/22, 06/28/22, 06/27/22, 06/24/22, 06/23/22, 06/21/22, 06/17/22, 06/14/22, 06/10/22, 06/07/22 and 06/03/22.
Review of the resident's weights revealed the resident had a weight gain of three pounds on 07/02/22. Review of the resident's EMR under the Progress Notes lacked documentation of the physician being notified of the three pound weight gain, as ordered.
On 07/13/22 at 02:35 PM, Licensed Nurse (LN) GG, confirmed the above findings. She stated the comprehensive assessment which should have analysis of findings for each triggered CAA as outlined in the Resident Assessment Instrument, (R.A.I.) Manual.
On 07/14/22 at 08:36 AM, Administrative Nurse D confirmed the above findings. She stated the comprehensive assessment which should have the analysis of findings (further review work the CAAs) for each triggered CAA, as outlined in (R.A.I.) Manual.
The facility used the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) for guidance in completion of the comprehensive assessments.
The facility failed to complete the Care Area Assessment (CAA-analysis of findings), on the comprehensive assessment for this resident to ensure needed cares provided.
- Review of Resident (R)19's electronic medical record (EMR), under the Med Diag tab, included a diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF -a condition with low heart output and the body becomes congested with fluid).
The significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12, indicating moderately impaired cognition. She required extensive assistance of two staff for transfers.
The Nutritional Status Dehydration/Fluid Maintenance Care Area Assessment (CAA), dated 04/26/22, triggered but lacked an analysis of findings.
The care plan for nutrition, revised 05/26/22, instructed staff to obtain the resident's weight every day and notify the physician for a weight gain of three pounds in one day or a weight gain of five pounds in one week.
Review of the resident's EMR under the Orders tab, revealed a physician's order to weigh the resident daily for a diagnosis of CHF. Staff were to notify the physician if the resident had a weight gain of three pounds in one day or five pounds in one week, ordered 05/26/22.
Review of the resident's EMR under the Vital Signs tab, revealed the staff failed to obtain daily weights on 07/08/22, 07/07/22, 07/05/22, 06/30/22, 06/28/22, 06/22/22, 06/21/22, 06/20/22, 06/17/22, 06/14/22, 06/10/22, 06/07/22, and 06/03/22.
Review of the resident's weights revealed the resident had a 7.5 pound weight gain on 07/06/22 and an 8 pound weight gain on 06/29/22. Review of the resident's EMR under the Progress Notes lacked documentation of physician notification of the weight gains, as ordered.
On 07/13/22 at 02:35 PM, Licensed Nurse (LN) GG, confirmed the above findings. She stated the comprehensive assessment which should have analysis of findings for each triggered CAA as outlined in the Resident Assessment Instrument, (R.A.I.) Manual.
On 07/14/22 at 08:36 AM, Administrative Nurse D confirmed the above findings. She stated the comprehensive assessment which should have the analysis of findings (further review work the CAAs) for each triggered CAA, as outlined in (R.A.I.) Manual.
The facility used the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) for guidance in completion of the comprehensive assessments.
The facility failed to complete the Care Area Assessment (CAA-analysis of findings), on the comprehensive assessment for this resident to ensure needs cares provided.
- Review of Resident (R)137's Physician Order Sheet, dated 06/27/22, revealed diagnoses included urinary tract infection, spinal stenosis (degenerative condition of the spine that could cause weakness and loss of use of extremities), and cognitive (mental function) communication deficit.
The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], assessed the resident with mild cognitive impairment, and the resident required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility, transfer, toilet use and ambulation. The resident's balance on and off the toilet was not steady and needed staff for stabilization. The resident had no functional impairment in range of motion of her upper and lower extremities. The resident was at risk for pressure ulcers and had a skin tear.
The ADL (Activity of Daily Living Functional/Rehabilitation Potential Care Area Assessment (CAA,) lacked completion by staff.
The care plan, reviewed 06/03/22, instructed staff the resident required assistance with bed mobility, transfers, toileting, and ambulation with a walker.
On 07/13/22 at 02:35 PM, Licensed Nurse (LN) GG, confirmed the above findings. She stated the admission MDS, was a comprehensive assessment which should have completed analysis of findings for each triggered CAA as outlined in the Resident Assessment Instrument, (R.A.I.) Manual.
On 07/14/22 at 08:36 AM, Administrative Nurse D confirmed the above findings. She stated the admission MDS, was a comprehensive assessment which should have the staff's completed analysis of findings (work the CAAs) for each triggered CAA, as outlined in (R.A.I.) Manual.
The Resident Assessment Instrument, (R.A.I.) Manual, Section 2.7 titled The Care Area Assessment (CAA) Process and Care Plan Completion, dated 2019, documentation included . Federal statute and regulations require nursing homes to conduct initial and periodic assessments for all their residents. The assessment information is used to develop, review, and revise the resident's plans of care that will be used to provide services to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The RAI process, which includes the Federally mandated MDS, is the basis for an accurate assessment of nursing home residents. The MDS information and the CAA process provide the foundation upon which the care plan is formulated. There are 20 problem-oriented CAAs, each of which includes MDS-based trigger conditions that signal the need for additional assessment and review of the triggered care area. Detailed information regarding each care area and the CAA process, including definitions and triggers, appear in Chapter 4 of this manual. Chapter 4 also contains detailed information on care planning development utilizing the RAI and CAA process. CAA(s) completion is required for comprehensive assessments.
The facility failed to complete the Care Area Assessment (CAA-analysis of findings), related to a admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), comprehensive for the resident, as required.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0637
(Tag F0637)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 89 residents which included 20 residents sampled for review. Based on observation, interview, ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 89 residents which included 20 residents sampled for review. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to complete the Care Area Assessment (CAA-analysis of findings), related to a Significant change in Status Minimum Data Set (MDS), for four selected Residents (R)46, R 44, R 4, and R 23, as required. The residents experienced a change of condition in at least two or more activities of daily living (ADL's) with a significant change in the resident's physical or mental condition, that had an impact on more than one area of these residents health status.
Findings included:
- Review of Resident (R)46's, undated Physician Orders, revealed diagnoses which included infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left hip prosthesis (left artificial hip joint), urinary tract infection, anemia (condition without enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to body tissues), diabetes mellitus (when the body cannot use glucose, not enough insulin made or the body cannot respond to the insulin), heart failure, epilepsy (brain disorder characterized by repeated seizures), chronic kidney disease, bipolar disorder (major mental illness that caused people to have episodes of severe high and low moods), hyperlipidemia (condition of elevated blood lipid level), muscle weakness, major depression disorder (abnormal emotional state characterized by exaggerated feelings of sadness, worthlessness, emptiness and hopelessness), lymphedema (swelling caused by accumulation of lymph), gastroesophageal reflux disease, nutritional deficiency, seasonal allergies, constipation, osteoarthritis (degenerative changes to one or many joints characterized by swelling and pain) of right knee, pain in bilateral (both) feet, personal history of malignant (the tendency of a medical condition, especially tumors, to become progressively worse, most familiar as a characteristic of cancer) neoplasm (tumor) of breast, history of transient ischemic attack (TIA-mini-stroke), edema (swelling resulting from an excessive accumulation of fluid in the body tissues), and dyspepsia (indigestion).
The Significant Change in Status Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documented the resident with a brief interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 08, which indicated moderate cognitive impairment. She required extensive assistance of staff for bed mobility, transfer, toilet use, dressing, and personal hygiene, and walking did not occur. Her balance during transition was not steady, and she was only able to stabilize with staff assistance. The resident had functional limitation in her range of motion on one side upper and lower extremities. She was always incontinent of bladder and occasionally incontinent of bowel with constipation. The resident received scheduled and as needed (prn) medication. She reported frequent pain rated 10/10. Additionally, she received injections, insulin, antidepressant for six days, anticoagulant for five days, and diuretic medication for two days of the look back period. The resident's gradual dose reduction (GDR) was last attempted previous entry on 04/15/21. There was no physician documentation that a GDR was clinically contraindicated.
The Care Area Assessment (CAA), dated 05/11/22, documented the following triggered CAAs lacked analysis of findings following a significant change MDS, as required:
1. Cognitive Loss/Dementia.
2. Psychotropic Drug Use.
3. Pain.
On 07/13/22 at 02:35 PM, Licensed Nurse (LN) GG, confirmed the above findings. She stated the Significant Change in Status MDS, was a comprehensive assessment which should have analysis of findings for each triggered CAA as outlined in the Resident Assessment Instrument (R.A.I.) Manual.
On 07/14/22 at 08:36 AM, Administrative Nurse D confirmed the above findings. She stated the Significant Change in Status MDS, was a comprehensive assessment which should have the analysis of findings (work the CAAs) for each triggered CAA, as outlined in the (R.A.I.) Manual.
The Resident Assessment Instrument, (R.A.I.) Manual, Section 2.7 titled The Care Area Assessment (CAA) Process and Care Plan Completion, dated 2019, documentation included .Federal statute and regulations require nursing homes to conduct initial and periodic assessments for all their residents. The assessment information is used to develop, review, and revise the resident's plans of care that will be used to provide services to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The RAI process, which includes the Federally mandated MDS, is the basis for an accurate assessment of nursing home residents. The MDS information and the CAA process provide the foundation upon which the care plan is formulated. There are 20 problem-oriented CAAs, each of which includes MDS-based trigger conditions that signal the need for additional assessment and review of the triggered care area. Detailed information regarding each care area and the CAA process, including definitions and triggers, appear in Chapter 4 of this manual. Chapter 4 also contains detailed information on care planning development utilizing the RAI and CAA process. CAA(s) completion is required for comprehensive assessments.
The facility failed to complete the Care Area Assessment (CAA-analysis of findings), related to a Significant change in Status Minimum Data Set (MDS), comprehensive for this resident, as required.
- Review of Resident (R)4 Physician Orders, dated 05/22/22, revealed diagnoses which included, hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body) and hemiparesis (muscular weakness of one half of the body) following cerebral infarction (stroke- sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen caused by impaired blood flow to the brain by blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain) affecting left dominant side, benign prostate hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms (BPH-non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate which can lead to interference with urine flow, urinary frequency and urinary tract infections).
The Significant Change in Status Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], documented the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of four, which indicated severe cognitive impairment. He had a urinary indwelling catheter (insertion of a catheter into the bladder to drain the urine into a collection bag). He required extensive assistance of staff for activities of daily living, and walking did not occur. He received medications which included antibiotics and diuretics (medication to promote the formation and excretion of urine) for seven days of the look back period.
The Care Area Assessment (CAA), dated 12/09/21, documentation revealed the following triggered CAAs lacked analysis of findings, as required:
1. Cognitive Loss/Dementia.
2. Visual Function.
3. Urinary Incontinence and Indwelling Catheter.
4. Psychosocial Well-being.
5. Falls.
6. Nutritional Status.
7. Dehydration/Fluid Maintenance.
8. Dental.
9. Pressure Ulcer/Injury.
10. Psychotropic Drug Use .
On 07/13/22 at 02:35 PM, Licensed Nurse (LN) GG, confirmed the above findings. She stated the Significant Change in Status MDS, was a comprehensive assessment which should have analysis of findings for each triggered CAA as outlined in the Resident Assessment Instrument, (R.A.I.) Manual.
On 07/14/22 at 08:36 AM, Administrative Nurse D confirmed the above findings. She stated the Significant Change in Status MDS, was a comprehensive assessment which should have the analysis of findings (work the CAAs) for each triggered CAA, as outlined in (R.A.I.) Manual.
The Resident Assessment Instrument, (R.A.I.) Manual, Section 2.7 titled The Care Area Assessment (CAA) Process and Care Plan Completion, dated 2019, documentation included . Federal statute and regulations require nursing homes to conduct initial and periodic assessments for all their residents. The assessment information is used to develop, review, and revise the resident's plans of care that will be used to provide services to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The RAI process, which includes the Federally mandated MDS, is the basis for an accurate assessment of nursing home residents. The MDS information and the CAA process provide the foundation upon which the care plan is formulated. There are 20 problem-oriented CAAs, each of which includes MDS-based trigger conditions that signal the need for additional assessment and review of the triggered care area. Detailed information regarding each care area and the CAA process, including definitions and triggers, appear in Chapter 4 of this manual. Chapter 4 also contains detailed information on care planning development utilizing the RAI and CAA process. CAA(s) completion is required for comprehensive assessments.
The facility failed to complete the Care Area Assessment (CAA-analysis of findings), related to a Significant change in Status Minimum Data Set (MDS), comprehensive for the resident to address the underlying cause, risk factors and other contributing factors to ensure the resident received care based on their individual needs after a significant change,as required.
- Review of Resident (R)23's Physician Order Sheet, dated 06/17/22, revealed diagnoses included heart failure, chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (progressive and irreversible condition characterized by diminished lung capacity and difficulty or discomfort in breathing), dementia (progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory, confusion) with behavior disturbance, schizophrenia (psychotic disorder characterized by gross distortion of reality, disturbances of language and communication and fragmentation of thought), and chronic stage three kidney disease.
The Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], assessed the resident with normal cognitive ability, and the resident required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility, transfer, and toilet use. The resident had bilateral impairment of her upper extremities (both arms). The resident had a stage two pressure ulcer present upon admission and Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD).
The in progress Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], assessed the resident with moderate cognitive deficit.
The facility failed to develop and complete the Pressure Ulcer Care Area Assessment (CAA).
The Care Plan, reviewed 06/03/22, lacked interventions for the wound on the resident's right lower extremity.
On 07/13/22 at 02:35 PM, Licensed Nurse (LN) GG, confirmed the above findings. She stated the significant Change in Status MDS, was a comprehensive assessment which should have analysis of findings for each triggered CAA as outlined in the Resident Assessment Instrument, (R.A.I.) Manual.
On 07/14/22 at 08:36 AM, Administrative Nurse D confirmed the above findings. She stated the Significant Change in Status MDS, was a comprehensive assessment which should have the staff's completed analysis of findings (work the CAAs) for each triggered CAA, as outlined in (R.A.I.) Manual.
The Resident Assessment Instrument, (R.A.I.) Manual, Section 2.7 titled The Care Area Assessment (CAA) Process and Care Plan Completion, dated 2019, documentation included . Federal statute and regulations require nursing homes to conduct initial and periodic assessments for all their residents. The assessment information is used to develop, review, and revise the resident's plans of care that will be used to provide services to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The RAI process, which includes the Federally mandated MDS, is the basis for an accurate assessment of nursing home residents. The MDS information and the CAA process provide the foundation upon which the care plan is formulated. There are 20 problem-oriented CAAs, each of which includes MDS-based trigger conditions that signal the need for additional assessment and review of the triggered care area. Detailed information regarding each care area and the CAA process, including definitions and triggers, appear in Chapter 4 of this manual. Chapter 4 also contains detailed information on care planning development utilizing the RAI and CAA process. CAA(s) completion is required for comprehensive assessments.
The facility failed to complete the Care Area Assessment (CAA-analysis of findings), related to a Significant change in Status Minimum Data Set (MDS), comprehensive for the resident, as required.
- Review of Resident (R)44's Physician Order Sheet, dated 06/27/22, revealed diagnoses included respiratory failure, bipolar disorder (major mental illness that caused people to have episodes of severe high and low moods) and major depressive disorder (major mood disorder).
The Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], assessed the resident with normal cognitive function. The resident required extensive assistance of two staff for transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene and was dependent on staff for bathing. The resident indicated it was very important for preference in choosing between shower, bath and sponge bath.
The ADL (Activity of Daily Living) Functional/Rehabilitation Potential Care Area Assessment (CAA,) was not completed.
The Care Plan, reviewed 07/12/22, instructed staff the resident required total assistance of one staff with bathing.
The electronic medical record Bathing task indicated the resident preferred showers on Tuesdays and Fridays, in the morning.
On 07/13/22 at 02:35 PM, Licensed Nurse (LN) GG, confirmed the above findings. She stated the significant Change in Status MDS, was a comprehensive assessment which should have staff's completed analysis of findings for each triggered CAA as outlined in the Resident Assessment Instrument, (R.A.I.) Manual.
On 07/14/22 at 08:36 AM, Administrative Nurse D confirmed the above findings. She stated the Significant Change in Status MDS, was a comprehensive assessment which should have the staff's completed analysis of findings (work the CAAs) for each triggered CAA, as outlined in (R.A.I.) Manual.
The Resident Assessment Instrument, (R.A.I.) Manual, Section 2.7 titled The Care Area Assessment (CAA) Process and Care Plan Completion, dated 2019, documentation included . Federal statute and regulations require nursing homes to conduct initial and periodic assessments for all their residents. The assessment information is used to develop, review, and revise the resident's plans of care that will be used to provide services to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The RAI process, which includes the Federally mandated MDS, is the basis for an accurate assessment of nursing home residents. The MDS information and the CAA process provide the foundation upon which the care plan is formulated. There are 20 problem-oriented CAAs, each of which includes MDS-based trigger conditions that signal the need for additional assessment and review of the triggered care area. Detailed information regarding each care area and the CAA process, including definitions and triggers, appear in Chapter 4 of this manual. Chapter 4 also contains detailed information on care planning development utilizing the RAI and CAA process. CAA(s) completion is required for comprehensive assessments.
The facility failed to complete the Care Area Assessment (CAA-analysis of findings), related to a Significant change in Status Minimum Data Set (MDS), comprehensive for the resident, as required.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 89 residents with 20 selected for review. Based on observation, record review, and interview, ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 89 residents with 20 selected for review. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to review and revise the care plan for six of the residents reviewed including; Resident (R)68 and R41 with pressure ulcers, R137 for bladder incontinence and skin issues, R23 and R186 with skin conditions, and R46 for bathing activity.
Findings included:
- The Medical Diagnosis Tab, located in the electronic medical record (EMR), for Resident (R)68, included diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease (a progressive mental deterioration characterized by confusion and memory failure), dementia (progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory, confusion) , diabetes mellitus (when the body cannot use glucose, not enough insulin made or the body cannot respond to the insulin), and nutritional deficiency.
The Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], assessed R68 with having a short-term and a long-term memory problem, severely impaired decision making, and the resident did not reject care. She required extensive assistance of two or more staff for bed mobility, transfers, and toileting. She was always incontinent of her bowel and bladder, and she was not on a scheduled toileting program. R68 was at risk for pressure ulcers and had no pressure ulcers present. She had a pressure reducing device for her bed, she was not on a turning/repositioning program, and had ointments/medications applied other than to her feet.
The Significant Change MDS dated 06/17/22, assessed R68 with no changes to her cognitive status or rejection of care. She continued to require extensive assistance with bed mobility, transfers, and toileting. She was always incontinent of bladder and frequently of bowels and she was not on a scheduled toileting program. R68 was at risk for developing pressure ulcers and had two stage two pressure areas that were not present on admission. She did not have a pressure reducing device for her chair, although she had a pressure reliving device for her bed. She was not on a turning/repositioning program and did not receive nutrition/hydration interventions to manage her skin problems. R68 received pressure ulcer care, application of non-surgical dressing (with or without topical medications) other than to her feet and application of ointments/medications other than to her feet.
The Urinary Incontinence and Indwelling Catheter Care Area Assessment (CAA) dated 07/01/22, revealed R68 was incontinent of bowel and bladder so she wore an adult brief and the staff assisted by checking her and changing her. She required extensive assist of two staff for toilet use.
The Pressure Ulcer CAA dated 07/01/22, revealed R68 had a significant change assessment done due to the development of two pressure ulcers. She had memory impairment and impaired decision making as well as difficulty understanding verbal communication at times and making herself understood. R68 required extensive assistance from two staff for bed mobility, transfers and toilet use. Staff inspected her skin with bathing and daily cares, would apply a barrier cream for prevention of skin breakdown, and she had a pressure distributing mattress. These interventions did not prevent development of two stage two pressure ulcers to her buttocks. The staff first noted the areas to have worsened to a stage two on 06/09/22.
The Care Plan located in the care plan book, dated 04/18/22, revealed R68 was at risk for pressure ulcers due to her decreased mobility and inadequate nutrition. The staff were to monitor her skin with routine cares and report any red/opened areas to the nurse. The staff were to keep her skin clean, dry, and moisturized, and to encourage her to change positions frequently. A pressure relieving device was on her bed, sugar free shakes provided twice daily to help with nutrition and prevent skin issues. Staff were to reposition her every two hours. She had frequent episodes of incontinence and always wore a brief. The staff were to check her every two hours and change her and she was on a scheduled toileting plan.
The Care Plan, located in the EMR, dated 05/10/22 revealed R68 had an alteration in skin integrity related to pressure wounds. The staff were to assess the wounds for signs and symptoms of infection in or around the wound. On 05/19/22, intervention for barrier added for prevention of wounds (23 days after the order on 04/26/22). The care plan lacked revision to include any identification of the resident's two stage two pressure ulcers when first noted on 06/29/22.
The Skin/Wound Condition Assessments revealed the following:
1. On 06/01/22, the staff observed no skin issues.
2. On 06/08/22, a scratch to the coccyx (a small triangular bone at the base of the spine) measured 0.5 centimeters (cm) by 0.5 cm. R68 continued to have a small area that had dry skin around an area, which looked like it had been scratched. Her fingernails were cut to prevent any further scratching.
3. On 06/09/22, one day later, the assessments identified a stage two pressure area to the coccyx, which measured 1.5 cm by 1.0 cm. The staff cleansed, dried, applied Polymem (a multifunctional dressing), and covered it with Tegaderm (a thin clear dressing). The staff identified the pressure ulcer on 06/09/22. The staff failed to revise the care plan with the new treatment order.
4. On 06/14/22, the resident's right buttock had an area of shearing (force or pressure exerted against the surface and layers of the skin as the tissues slide in opposite planes) that measured 1.5 cm by 1.5 cm and the left buttocks had an area of shearing that measured 0.5 cm by 0.5 cm.
5. On 06/22/22, the pressure area to the coccyx advanced to a stage three pressure area and measured 1.0 by 1.5 cm. An additional note revealed a stage two coccyx pressure area that measured 1.5 cm x 1.0 cm.
6. On 06/28/22, revealed an incomplete assessment that lacked documentation.
7. On 06/29/22, revealed a stage two pressure area to the right buttocks that measured 0.5 cm by 0.5 cm and a stage two area to the left buttocks that measured 0.5 cm by 0.5 cm.
8. On 07/06/22, revealed the stage two pressure area to the right buttocks measured 2.5 cm by 1.0 cm and the stage two area to the left buttocks measured 0.5 cm by 0.5 cm.
9. On 07/09/22, the right buttock stage two pressure area measured 0.5 cm by 0.3 cm by 0.1 cm deep. The stage two area to the left buttocks measured 1.7 cm by 0.7 cm by 0.1 cm deep. The stage two area to the coccyx measured 1.5 cm by 0.5 cm by 0.1 cm deep. The assessment included a treatment of covering with hydrocolloid (type of dressing) and changing every three days and as needed. The facility failed to revise the care plan to include the treatment for the pressure areas.
The Progress Notes dated 06/07/22 at 09:44 AM revealed R68 had a scratched area to the inside of her right buttocks that the staff cleansed and applied Calmoseptine to. R68 had a pressure relieving cushion on the dining room chair, a preventive equipment area mat on her bed, and staff repositioned her every two hours. The facility failed to revise the care plan to include the pressure reducing cushion to the dining room chair to the care plan.
The Progress Notes dated 06/14/22 at 04:16 PM revealed the open area on the right buttock increased in size and there was a new pinpoint area to R68's coccyx. The treatment changed to cleanse with wound cleanser, pat dry, and apply hydrocolloid, change every three days and as needed. R68 was to have a pressure relieving cushion while in her wheelchair or recliner. The facility failed to revise the care plan to include the pressure relieving cushion to the wheelchair and recliner.
The Progress Note dated 07/11/22 revealed the physician gave approval for consult with Wound Care Plus. The facility failed to revise the care plan to include the consult.
On 07/11/22 at 10:20 AM observed R68's bed with an air mattress overlay in place to her bed.
On 07/11/22 at 01:23 PM observed R68 sitting in a recliner with a gel type cushion in the seat of the recliner.
On 07/12/22 at 09:49 AM Licensed Nurse (LN) G stated care plan interventions are to be added to the electronic medical record and that they were still in the process of learning that system.
The facility policy Wound Prevention and Management dated 12/2018, revealed the Director of Nursing or Designee would review the resident care plan and revise as indicated with each weekly review.
The facility failed to revise the care plan for R68 to include the presence of the pressure ulcers and interventions put into place to promote healing and prevent further areas of breakdown.
- Review of the Resident (R)46's undated Physician Orders, revealed diagnoses which included, presence of left artificial hip joint, muscle weakness, and pain in bilateral (both) feet.
The Significant Change in Status Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 08, which indicated moderate cognitive impairment. She reported all areas of choice/preference in her routine were very important to her. She required extensive assistance of staff with all activities of daily living (ADLS) and she was totally dependent on staff for bathing.
The ADL Functional/Rehabilitation Potential Care Area Assessment (CAA), dated 05/11/22, documented the resident was working with physical therapy and occupational therapy.
The Care Plan, (CP), dated 05/24/22, directed staff the resident preferred a shower three times a week, in the morning. She required extensive /total assistance from one staff for bathing and extensive assistance of two staff for transfers. The care plan lacked revision to reflect the resident's inability to weight- bear and transfer ability related to her left lower extremity, that impacted her bathing preferences and frequency.
The Physician Orders, documented resident as non-weight bearing to left lower extremity (LLE), dated05/02/22.
Review of the Tasks tab for bathing in the electronic medical record (EMR), dated 06/28/22 through 07/12/22, documentation revealed the resident preferred her showers in the PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. She received two bed baths in the previous two days on 07/01/22 and 07/11/22.
On 07/11/22 at 02:38 PM, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) MM, assisted the resident with positioning with bed mobility while the resident pushed herself up in the bed using her right foot and leg.
On 07/13/22 at 08:54 AM, CNA MMM and CNA QQQ gave R 46 a bed bath. They provided extensive assistance when staff transferred the resident from the bed to her wheelchair using a slide transfer board. Both CNAs agreed that the facility scheduled the resident for a bath on the evening shift, but the morning shift staff gave the resident a partial bed bath each morning. They reported the resident preferred a shower three days a week but was on shower restrictions due to her artificial hip needed replacement. The resident should receive a full bed bath three days a week instead of a shower. CNA MM and QQQ reported the staff should document the type of bath the resident received in the EMR Task tab when given. The types of baths included a shower, bath/tub, full bed bath, and a partial bath.
On 07/11/22 at 02:44 PM, the resident stated she should get a shower in the evening. She did not care what time or when as long as she got a bath. The staff gave her a bed bath, not a shower, but they do not wash her hair. It has been two weeks before I get my hair washed. She stated she only had two baths in the last two weeks.
On 07/12/22 at 03:40 PM, CNA NNN and CNA PPP, verified the resident preferred a shower but got a bed bath instead due to her hip. They agreed that the resident should receive a full bed bath, not a partial, in place of a shower three times a week. The care plan directs the staff on the type of bathing and frequency and time the resident should receive a bath. The resident's preferences are obtained on admission and should be reviewed with resident and changes made if indicated. The care plan provided guidance to the staff regarding the resident's bathing preferences and change of condition.
On 07/12/22 at 03:40 PM, Licensed Nurse (LN) L stated the residents should be able to choose what types of bath they want, the time of day, and the frequency they wanted to bath. She reported the resident preferred a shower three times a week. Because the resident had issues with her hip, she could not bear weight for transfers and she received bed baths instead of showers. The resident should get three full bed baths a week due to her preferences. LN L confirmed the EMR documented the resident received two bed baths in the previous 2 weeks. The care plan provided guidance to the staff regarding the resident's bathing preferences and change of condition.
On 07/14/22 08:36 AM, Administrative Nurse D, stated she expected residents to have a bath or a shower two times a week at a minimum. Showers were not appropriate due to the removal of hardware in her left hip. Full bed baths should be given three times a week as she preferred. Two full baths in a two-week period does not meet the expectations. The care plan provided guidance to the staff regarding the resident's bathing preferences and change of condition and should be updated by nursing staff when changes in condition occur.
The facility failed to provide a policy regarding the revision of care plans related to changes in condition and preferences.
The facility failed to review and revise the resident's care plan with a change in condition related to her non-weight bearing status which impacted this resident's bathing type and frequency.
- Review of Resident's (R)186's, Physician Orders, dated 05/24/22, revealed diagnoses which included, dementia (progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory, confusion) with behavioral disturbances, diabetes mellitus (when the body cannot use glucose, not enough insulin made or the body cannot respond to the insulin), adult failure to thrive, constipation, personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA-- episode of cerebrovascular insufficiency) cerebral infarction (sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen caused by impaired blood flow to the brain by blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain) without residual deficits, and pain.
The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented the resident rarely/never understood or made herself understood. Staff reported long and short-term memory problems. She had severely impaired decision-making skills. She required limited assistance of staff with bed mobility, transfers, walking, locomotion, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. The resident was occasionally incontinent of bowel and bladder. The staff reported the resident did not demonstrate indication of pain or discomfort. The resident was at risk for pressure ulcer/injury. She was without a pressure ulcer at the time of the assessment. She did not receive skin treatments at the time of the assessment. The resident had no PU and had no skin treatments.
The Care Area Assessment (CAA), dated 06/06/22, documentation revealed the following triggered CAAs lacked analysis of findings:
1. Cognitive Loss/Dementia.
2. ADL Functional/Rehabilitation Potential.
3. Urinary Incontinence and Indwelling Catheter.
4. Falls.
5. Dental.
6.Nutritional Status.
7.Psychotropic Drug Use.
8. Return to Community Referral.
The Care Plan, (CP), dated 06/12/22, lacked revision to reflect the resident's change in condition, care, treatment and monitoring of the identified skin condition noted on 06/20/22.
Review of the resident's electronic medical record (EMR), Skin/Wound Condition Assessment, dated 06/20/22, documented the following:
1. The resident's left heel and big toe had a dark spot that measured 1.0 centimeter (cm) by 0.5 cm, and had no depth indicated.
2. The resident's lower left great toe had a red area that measured 0.2cm by 0.2 cm, and had no depth indicated.
3. The resident's left heel had a blister that measured 2.0 cm x 1.0 cm. and had no depth indicated.
Physician orders for the left (L) heel, L big toe, and the side of her left foot, included to clean wounds and apply skin prep daily, every shift and as needed, until healed.
The Skin/Wound Condition Assessment, dated 06/27/22, documentation included:
1. The resident's left heel small blister continued to heal.
2. The resident's left big toe had two small blisters that are smaller in size.
3. The assessment lacked documentation of the skin condition on the resident's left side of her foot.
4. Documentation of Continued use of Skin Prep on left heel and toe.
On 07/12/22 at 09:44 AM, the resident yelled Help me, and Certified Nurse Aide OO removed the resident from the dining room and took her to the resident's rest room. CNA OO reported the resident had a skin area on her left heel and the top outer area of her left foot. CNA RR assisted CNA OO with toileting the resident with a pivot transfer with the use of a gait belt. The resident yelled during the assisted transfer. The resident complained her foot was hurting and stated she could not stand during a pivot transfer. CNA RR reported the nurse knew of the resident's foot hurting. CNA s OO and RR stated the care plan provided guidance to the staff regarding resident care and treatment but did not know if the care plan had been revised since she had the wound on her foot.
On 07/13/22 at 10:08 AM, LN Licensed Nurse (LN) L , stated the care plan provided guidance to the staff related to the care they required. She reported the care plan should had been updated by the nurse when the wound identified, and treatment initiated. LN L confirmed the care plan lacked an update of the care plan related to the skin condition identified on 06/20/22.
On 07/14/22 at 8:54AM, Administrative nurse D confirmed the resident's care plan had not been updated to reflect care of the resident's skin condition that was identified on 06/20/22. Additionally, she reported she expected the nurse to update the care plan with a change of condition to guide the staff in in providing care to mitigate risks and promote healing.
The facility failed to provide a policy regarding review and revision of care plans.
The facility failed to review and revise the resident's care plan to provide guidance to the staff in providing care for the dependent resident related to her skin condition.
- The Physician Order Sheet, dated 05/18/22, documented Resident (R)41 had a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (progressive mental deterioration characterized by confusion and memory failure).
The significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented the staff assessment for cognition revealed the resident had moderately impaired cognition. She required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility and transfers. The resident used a wheelchair for locomotion. She was independent with eating and had no significant weight gain or loss. She was at risk for the development of pressure ulcers (localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction) with one stage II (partial-thickness loss of skin with exposed dermis) unhealed PU, not present on admission. She received pressure ulcer care.
The Pressure Ulcer Care Area Assessment (CAA), dated 05/05/22, documented the staff were to treat the resident's PU per the physician's orders. Staff were to reposition the resident every two hours. She had a pressure relieving device to her wheelchair and a pressure relieving mattress.
The quarterly MDS, dated 04/03/22, documented the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of two, indicating severe cognitive impairment. She required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility and transfers. She used a wheelchair for locomotion. She was frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder. She was independent with eating and had no significant weight gain or loss. She was at risk for the development of PU with no unhealed PUs at the time of the assessment. She had a pressure reducing device for her wheelchair and bed and received nutritional interventions for her skin.
The care plan for Skin Integrity, updated 05/19/22, instructed staff the resident was at risk for the development of pressure ulcers. The resident required encouragement and assistance to shift or alter her body while in her wheelchair or bed. The care plan lacked guidance and revision related to the resident's pressure ulcer, treatment, and interventions.
Review of the resident's electronic medical record (EMR), under the Misc (miscellaneous) tab, revealed documentation, dated 07/05/22, 12/29/21 and 03/18/22, which documented the staff would do weekly skin assessments, per the facility protocol.
On 05/05/22, documentation in the resident's EMR, under the Progress Notes tab, revealed the resident had an open area to her coccyx (small triangular bone at the base of the spine), which measured 5.0 width (W) by 0.25 length (L) by 0.25 depth (D) centimeters (cm). The area had red outer edges with a black/purplish coloring on the wound bed. The physician's order was to cleanse the area with wound cleanser, pat dry, and apply hydrocolloid (a substance which forms a gel in the presence of water) every shift, until healed. Staff were to reposition the resident from side to side every two hours.
Further documentation on 05/05/22, revealed the resident had a stage II (partial thickness skin loss involving the dermis), which measured 3.5 L by 2.5 W cm.
Review of the resident's EMR, under the, Skin/Wound Condition Assessment, under the Assessments tab, revealed the following:
On 05/19/22, the resident had a stage II PU to her coccyx which measured 3.5 W by 2.5 L by 0.1 D, cm. The resident had a wheelchair cushion and staff were repositioning the resident.
On 06/26/22, documentation revealed staff were to cleanse the wound with wound cleanser and apply Thera Honey (help create a moist wound environment conducive to wound healing) every day and as needed (PRN), until healed. Documentation lacked measurements or description of the wound.
On 07/07/22, documentation revealed coccyx. No other documentation was available regarding the wound.
On 07/13/22, documentation revealed the resident had a stage III (involves the full thickness of the skin and may extend into the subcutaneous tissue layer; granulation tissue), which measured 1.0 L by 0.5 W by 0.4 D cm. The area was noted to have red granulation tissue (new vascular tissue in granular form on an ulcer or the healing surface of a wound) on the wound bed with the edges slightly rolled. The wound had no drainage. The physician's order was to cleanse the area with wound cleanser and apply Medihoney (a brand name wound and burn gel) and cover with a foam dressing.
No further wound documentation was available.
On 07/12/22 at 08:30 AM, the resident sat in her wheelchair, with a gel cushion, in the TV room. The resident had a slumped body position. At 08:58 AM, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) QQ, attempted to reposition the resident in the wheelchair by holding onto the waist band of the resident's pants and pulling her back in the chair. The resident's buttocks did not rise above the seat cushion during the attempt at repositioning. The resident then slumped back down into the chair. At 11:11 AM, the resident remained in the same slumped position. This surveyor requested staff do a skin check as the resident had not been repositioned in over two and a half hours. CNA QQ and RR transferred the resident from her wheelchair to the bed with the use of the Hoyer lift (a full body mechanical lift). Licensed Nurse (LN) J entered the room to assess the resident's wound. Staff removed the resident's brief which revealed a foam dressing, dated 07/10/22, to the resident's coccyx. LN J removed the dressing to reveal the wound, which measured 2.1 L by 0.2 W by 0.9 D cm. Slough (dead tissue, usually cream or yellow in color) was present from 10 o'clock to 12 o'clock position with a small amount present on the wound bed.
On 07/12/22 at 11:29 AM, LN J stated she was not sure what the care plan should include for a resident with a PU.
On 07/13/22 at 06:53 AM, LN K stated the care plan should be revised when a resident develops a PU.
On 07/14/22 at 11:55 AM, Administrative Nurse D stated staff should have updated the care plan to include the actual PU and the treatment.
The facility policy for Wound Prevention and Management, revised 12/2018, included: The DON or Designee will review the resident care plan and revise as indicated with each weekly review.
The facility failed to review and revise the care plan to instruct staff of the care for this dependent resident with a PU.
- Review of Resident (R)137's Physician Order Sheet, dated 06/27/22, revealed diagnoses included urinary tract infection, spinal stenosis (degenerative condition of the spine that could cause weakness and loss of use of extremities), and cognitive (mental function) communication deficit.
The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], assessed the resident with mild cognitive impairment, and the resident required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility transfer, toilet use and ambulation. The resident was at risk for pressure ulcers and had a skin tear.
The care plan, reviewed 06/03/22, instructed staff the resident required assistance with bed mobility, transfers, toileting, and ambulation with a walker. The care plan lacked interventions for the wounds present on the resident's shin areas, since 06/18/22.
A Physician's Order, dated 06/18/22, instructed staff to apply Aquacel (a foam dressing) to the sores on the resident's right lower extremity, cover with gauze, then rolled gauze and change daily until healed.
The Skilled Service Note, dated 07/12/22, indicated the resident required stand by assistance with most ADLs, transfers, and ambulation with a walker. The resident had sores on the bilateral lower extremities (both lower legs) in various stages of healing.
Observation, on 07/11/22 at 01:43 PM, revealed the resident seated in her wheelchair in her room. The resident had a bright red open wound area on her right anterior lateral (front facing the outer side) shin, approximately one centimeter in diameter. The resident's left lower shin contained a dressing wrapped with gauze.
Interview, on 07/11/22 at 01:43 PM, with the resident, revealed she felt the foot pedals on her wheelchair, when raised so she could use her feet to propel herself, caused the injuries by scraping her shins.
Observation, on 07/12/22 at 10:32 AM, revealed Licensed Nurse (LN) J, provided wound care to the resident's wounds on her lower extremities. The resident's left lower anterior-lateral shin area contained multiple scabbed and open areas ranging in size approximately one centimeter to one and a half centimeters in diameter. The right mid anterior lateral shin area contained a red colored open area of approximately one centimeter in diameter. It also had several skin abrasions (scrapes, scratches.) LN J sprayed the resident's wounds on her left leg with wound cleanser and placed the bottle of wound cleanser directly on the floor, patted the area dry, applied the foam dressing, rolled gauze and secured it with tape.
Interview, on 07/12/22 at 10:45AM, with LN J revealed the resident did not have an order for a treatment of the open area on her right leg at this time. LN J stated the resident transferred from the skilled unit with the wounds present on her left leg but thought the right leg wound was new and did not know how the wounds occurred/continued to occur. LN J stated the facility no longer had a wound nurse, and charge nurses did not measure wounds, but they did document on the skilled note that the resident had wounds on her leg.
Interview on 07/13/22 at 02:43 PM, with Administrative Nurse D, stated she would expect charge nurses to update the care plan to reflect the interventions for wound prevention and treatment.
The facility lacked a policy for updating the care plan.
The facility failed to review and revise the resident's care plan with interventions and treatments for this resident's bilateral lower extremity wounds to determine causative factors and interventions to promote healing and prevent new wounds.
- Review of Resident (R)23's Physician Order Sheet, dated 06/17/22, revealed diagnoses included heart failure, chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (progressive and irreversible condition characterized by diminished lung capacity and difficulty or discomfort in breathing), dementia (progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory, confusion )with behavior disturbance, schizophrenia (psychotic disorder characterized by gross distortion of reality, disturbances of language and communication and fragmentation of thought), and chronic stage three kidney disease.
The Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], assessed the resident with normal cognitive ability, and the resident required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility, transfer, and toilet use. The resident had bilateral impairment of her upper extremities (both arms). The resident had a stage two or greater pressure ulcer present upon admission and Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD).
The in progress Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], assessed the resident with moderate cognitive deficit.
The facility failed to develop the Pressure Ulcer Care Area Assessment (CAA).
The Care Plan, reviewed 06/03/22, lacked interventions for the wound on the resident's right lower extremity.
The Physician's Order, dated 07/06/22, instructed staff to cleanse the right lower extremity wound with [sic] Dakin's Solution (a liquid solution used to prevent and treat skin and tissue infections) wet to dry dressing, two times a day, for one week.
A Nurse Note, dated 05/06/22 at 07:43 AM, revealed the staff noted a four-centimeter (cm) hematoma (a collection of clotted blood) to her right lower leg after a fall from the bed. The resident had pain in the right lower leg and the facility sent the resident to acute care for an evaluation. The resident returned to the facility the same day with a splint and ace wrap to prevent painful movement.
The Wound Management Log, dated 07/05/22, documented the resident acquired the right lower extremity wound on 05/12/22 and measured it as 8 by 3 cm.
Observation, on 07/11/22 at 03:20 PM, revealed the resident positioned in her bed with her right lower extremity wrapped with rolled gauze. Licensed Nurse (LN) J removed the gauze and applied the Dakin's solution soaked guaze to loosen the dressing. LN J stated she did not measure the wounds as she thought hospice managed the care of the wound. LN J measured the wound as 10.5 by 6 by 2 cm. The wound bed was partially covered with brown tissue, and it had areas of open pink tissue.
Interview, on 07/13/22 at 02:54 PM, with Administrative Nurse D, revealed the resident's hematoma on her right lower leg opened and became a wound and hospice managed the wound and provided treatment orders. Administrative Nur[TRUNCATED]
CONCERN
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Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** - Review of the resident's (R)186's, Physician Orders, dated 5/24/22 revealed diagnoses which included, dementia (progressive me...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** - Review of the resident's (R)186's, Physician Orders, dated 5/24/22 revealed diagnoses which included, dementia (progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory, confusion)with behavioral disturbances, diabetes mellitus (when the body cannot use glucose, not enough insulin made or the body cannot respond to the insulin), adult failure to thrive, constipation, personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA-episode of cerebrovascular insufficiency) and cerebral infarction (sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen caused by impaired blood flow to the brain by blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain) without residual deficits, and pain.
The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented the resident rarely/never understood or made herself understood, therefore, the Brief interview for Mental Status, was not completed. The resident had long and short-term memory problems with severely impaired decision-making skills. She required limited assistance of staff with bed mobility, transfers, walking, locomotion, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. The resident was occasionally incontinent of bowel and bladder. The Formal skin assessment identified the resident at risk for pressure ulcer/injury. She was without a pressure ulcer at the time of assessment. She did not receive skin treatments at the time of the assessment. She had no pressure ulcers or skin treatments.
The Care Area Assessment (CAA), dated 06/06/22, documentation revealed the triggered CAAs not completed and lacked analysis of findings.
The Care Plan (CP), dated 06/12/22, was not revised to reflect the resident's change in condition, care, treatment and monitoring of the identified skin condition first noted on 06/20/22.
The Skin/Wound Condition Assessment, dated 06/20/22 documented the following:
1. Left heel and big toe dark spot 1.0 centimeter (cm) by 0.5 cm, no depth indicated.
2. Lower left great toe red area 0.2cm by 0.2 cm, no depth indicated.
3. Left heel blister 2.0 cm x 1.0 cm. no depth indicated.
The above conditions observed on the left foot, skin prep applied to areas daily. The resident reported pain level of 03/10. The left heel, big toe, and the side of her left foot, had a physician order to clean wounds and apply skin prep daily every shift and as needed until healed.
The Skin/Wound Condition Assessment, dated 06/27/22, documentedthe following:
1. Left heel small blister continues to heal. (lacked any measurements).
2. Left big toe has two small blisters that are smaller in size (lacked any measurements).
3. Lacked documentation of skin condition on side of the resident left foot.
4. Continued use of Skin Prep on the left heel and toe. The resident reported 0/10 pain level.
The Electronic Medical Record (EMR) lacked any further monitoring for effectiveness of treatment after the Skin/Wound Condition Assessment dated 06/27/22.
On 07/12/22 at 09:44 AM, Certified Nurse Aide OO removed the resident from the dining room and took her to her rest room. CNA OO reported the resident had a skin area on her left heel and on the top outer area of the left foot. CNA RR assisted CNA OO with toileting the resident with a pivot transfer with the use of a gait belt. The resident yelled out during the assisted transfer. The resident complained her foot was hurting and stated she could not stand during a pivot transfer. CNA RR reported the nurse knew of the resident's foot hurting.
On 07/12/22 at 10:08 AM, LN J reported the resident had developed the blister while previously residing in the Memory care area. She was not sure of the origin of the wound and explained the resident had been very mobile prior to the development of the wound on 06/20/22. However, she currently could not put weight on the left foot due to the blister. The resident transferred to the current unit on 07/04/22. The staff should measure the areas on her foot and document them on the skin assessment weekly to monitor for effectiveness of the treatment. Upon review of the EMR she confirmed the staff identified the skin condition of the resident's left foot and heel on 06/20/22 and the only follow-up documentation to date was on 6/27/22. The documentation lacked specific measurements and monitoring evidence of the skin conditions as noted above.
A Duplex Scan (a diagnostic study to determine blood flow) of Left Lower extremity veins, dated 07/13/22, revealed thrombus (blood clot) seen extending from the left common deep femoral and superficial femoral veins. The arteries of the left lower extremity's arteries had plaque (a build-up in the blood vessel which obstructs blood flow).
On 07/14/22 at 01:00 PM, Nurse Consultant KK, assessed the resident's left foot with Licensed Nurse (LN) E and reported as follows:
1. Left heel intact fluid filled stable blister 3.2 cm by 3.9 centimeter (cm) width, with no measurable depth due to blister intact. She directed the staff to paint the area with skin prep, and to offload the foot. She stated she hoped the blister would reabsorb with treatment.
2. Left great toe extending up the left side of the foot, measured 4.5cm by 1.1cm by no depth indicated, with stable eschar.
Nurse consultant KK stated the wounds were a result of mixed etiology/pathology. She explained that the wounds were related to diabetes, pressure, and a lack of blood flow as indicated by the thrombosis, identified on the 07/13/22.
On 07/14/22 at 08:54AM, Administrative Nurse D, confirmed the resident's lack of skin condition monitoring as noted above. She stated the facility did not have a wound care nurse and she expected the nurse on the unit to monitor wounds and document on them weekly to provide data to determine effectiveness of the wound care and treatment.
The facility lacked a policy regarding monitoring of non-pressure related skin conditions.
The facility failed to ensure routine adequate monitoring of this resident's skin conditions to ensure healing without complications to the resident.
- Review of Resident's (R)43 electronic medical record (EMR), under the Med Diag tab, revealed a diagnosis for congestive heart disease (CHF -a condition with low heart output and the body becomes congested with fluid).
The significant change Minimum Data Change (MDS), dated [DATE], documented the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 11, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. She required extensive assistance of two staff for transfers.
The Dehydration/Fluid Maintenance Care Area Assessment (CAA), dated 04/05/22, triggered for further review but lacked an analysis of findings.
The care plan for fluid volume, revised 05/19/22, instructed staff to weigh the resident daily and notify the physician if the resident had a three pound weight gain in one day or a five pound weight gain in a week.
Review of the resident's EMR under the Orders tab, revealed a physician's order to weigh the resident daily for a diagnosis of CHF. Staff were to notify the physician if the resident had a weight gain of three pounds in one day or five pounds in one week, ordered 05/25/22.
Review of the resident's EMR under the Vital Signs tab, revealed the staff failed to obtain daily weights on 07/07/22, 07/05/22, 06/29/22, 06/28/22, 06/27/22, 06/24/22, 06/23/22, 06/21/22, 06/17/22, 06/14/22, 06/10/22, 06/07/22 and 06/03/22.
Review of the resident's weights revealed the resident had a weight gain of three pounds on 07/02/22. Review of the resident's EMR under the Progress Notes lacked documentation of the physician being notified of the three pound weight gain, as ordered.
On 07/11/22 at 12:49 PM, R 43 stated the staff were to weigh her every day due to the edema in her legs, but staff do not always get around to obtaining her weight.
On 07/13/22 at 09:17 AM, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) NN stated she will try to get the daily weights every morning she worked but does not always get around to the weights. Once she gets the weight, she will write it down and give it to the nurse. The nurse will then input the weight into the computer.
On 07/13/22 at 03:22 PM, Licensed Nurse (LN) J stated the staff will get daily weights and the nurses will put the weights into the computer. The resident had edema due to her CHF. LN J stated she would notify the physician if the resident had a weight gain of three pounds or more in a day or five pounds or more in a week. LN J stated she had never notified the physician of weight gains for the resident.
On 07/14/22 at 11:55 AM, Administrative Nurse D stated, it was the expectation for the staff to obtain daily weights and notify the physician of weight gains, as ordered. Administrative Nurse D stated she was unaware the daily weights were not always being obtained.
The facility lacked a policy for daily weights.
The facility failed to obtain daily weights as ordered by the physician for this resident with CHF to ensure provision of adequate medical services if needed.
- Review of Resident (R)19's electronic medical record (EMR), under the Med Diag tab, included a diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF) -a condition with low heart output and the body becomes congested with fluid).
The significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12, indicating moderately impaired cognition. She required extensive assistance of two staff for transfers.
The Nutritional Status Dehydration/Fluid Maintenance Care Area Assessment (CAA), dated 04/26/22, triggered but lacked an analysis of findings.
The care plan for nutrition, revised 05/26/22, instructed staff to obtain the resident's weight every day and notify the physician for a weight gain of three pounds in one day or a weight gain of five pounds in one week.
Review of the resident's EMR under the Orders tab, revealed a physician's order to weigh the resident daily for a diagnosis of CHF. Staff were to notify the physician if the resident had a weight gain of three pounds in one day or five pounds in one week, ordered 05/26/22.
Review of the resident's EMR under the Vital Signs tab, revealed the staff failed to obtain daily weights on 07/08/22, 07/07/22, 07/05/22, 06/30/22, 06/28/22, 06/22/22, 06/21/22, 06/20/22, 06/17/22, 06/14/22, 06/10/22, 06/07/22, and 06/03/22.
Review of the resident's weights revealed the resident had a 7.5 pound weight gain on 07/06/22 and an 8 pound weight gain on 06/29/22. Review of the resident's EMR under the Progress Notes lacked documentation of physician notification of the weight gains, as ordered.
On 07/13/22 at 09:17 AM, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) NN stated she will try to get the daily weights every morning she worked but does not always get around to the weights. Once she gets the weight, she will write it down and give it to the nurse. The nurse will then input the weight into the computer.
On 07/13/22 at 03:22 PM, Licensed Nurse (LN) J stated the staff will get daily weights and the nurses will put the weights into the computer. The resident had edema due to her CHF. LN J stated she would notify the physician if the resident had a weight gain of three pounds or more in a day or five pounds or more in a week. LN J stated she had never notified the physician of weight gains for the resident.
On 07/14/22 at 11:55 AM, Administrative Nurse D stated, it was the expectation for the staff to obtain daily weights and notify the physician of weight gains, as ordered. Administrative Nurse D stated she was unaware the daily weights were not always being obtained.
The facility lacked a policy for daily weights.
The facility failed to obtain daily weights as ordered by the physician for this resident with CHF to ensure provision of adequate medical services if needed.
The facility reported a census of 89 residents with 20 selected for review, which included five residents reviewed for quality of care. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to monitor non-pressure skin issues for three of the five residents (R) 137, 23 and 186 and obtaining physician ordered daily weights for two of the five residents, R 43 and R29.
Findings included:
- Review of Resident (R)137's Physician Order Sheet, dated 06/27/22, revealed diagnoses included urinary tract infection, spinal stenosis (degenerative condition of the spine that could cause weakness and loss of use of extremities,) and cognitive (mental function) communication deficit.
The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], assessed the resident with mild cognitive impairment, and the resident required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility transfer, toilet use and ambulation. The resident's balance on and off the toilet was not steady and needed staff for stabilization. The resident had no functional impairment in range of motion of her upper and lower extremities. The resident was at risk for pressure ulcers and had a skin tear.
The ADL (Activity of Daily Living Functional/Rehabilitation Potential Care Area Assessment (CAA,) was not completed.
The care plan, reviewed 06/03/22, instructed staff the resident required assistance with bed mobility, transfers, toileting, and ambulation with a walker.
A Physician's Order, dated 06/18/22, instructed staff to apply Aquacel (a foam dressing) to the sores on the resident's right lower extremity, cover with gauze, then rolled gauze and change daily until healed.
The Skilled Service Note, dated 07/12/22, indicated the resident required stand by assistance with most ADLs, transfers and ambulation with a walker. The resident had sores on bilateral lower extremities (both lower legs) in various stages of healing, had impaired decision making, and occasional incontinence of bowel and bladder.
Observation, on 07/11/22 at 01:43 PM, revealed the resident seated in her wheelchair in her room. The resident had a bright red open area on her right anterior lateral (front facing the outer side) shin approximately one centimeter in diameter. The resident's left lower shin was wrapped with gauze.
Interview, on 07/11/22 at 01:43 PM with the resident, revealed she felt the foot pedals on her wheelchair, when raised so she could use her feet to propel herself, caused the injuries by scraping her shins.
Observation, on 07/12/22 at 10:32 AM, revealed Licensed Nurse (LN) J, provided wound care to the resident's wounds on her lower extremities. The resident's left lower anterior-lateral shin area contained multiple scabbed and open areas ranging in size approximately one centimeter to one and a half centimeters in diameter. The right mid anterior lateral shin area contained red colored open area of approximately one centimeter in diameter, with several skin abrasions (scrapes, scratches.) LN J sprayed the resident's wounds on her left leg with wound cleanser and placed the bottle of wound cleanser directly on the floor, patted the area dry, then applied the foam dressing and rolled gauze and secured it with tape.
Interview, on 07/12/22 at 10:45AM with LN J revealed the resident did not have an order for a treatment of the open area on her right leg at this time. LN J stated the resident transferred from the skilled unit with the wounds on her left leg but thought the right leg wound was new and did not know how the wounds occurred/continued to occur. LN J stated the facility no longer had a wound nurse, and charge nurses did not measure wounds, but did document on the skilled note that the resident had wounds on her leg.
Interview on 07/13/22 at 02:43 PM, with Administrative Nurse D, stated she would expect charge nurses to document residents skin condition with measurements as the facility lacked a wound nurse to do this, but Administrative Nurse E was in-training for this.
The facility policy Wound Prevention and Management, revised 12/2018, instructed staff to provide a systematic approach to identify residents at risk for skin breakdown and develop interventions to decrease incidents of residents who develop pressure ulcers while providing guidelines for optimal care to promote healing for residents with all identified skin alterations.
The facility failed to monitor this resident's bilateral lower extremity wounds to determine causative factors and interventions to promote healing.
- Review of Resident (R)23's Physician Order Sheet, dated 06/17/22, revealed diagnoses included heart failure, chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (progressive and irreversible condition characterized by diminished lung capacity and difficulty or discomfort in breathing,) dementia (progressive mental disorder characterized by failing memory, confusion )with behavior disturbance, schizophrenia (psychotic disorder characterized by gross distortion of reality, disturbances of language and communication and fragmentation of thought) and chronic stage three kidney disease.
The Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], assessed the resident with normal cognitive ability, and the resident required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility, transfer, and toilet use. The resident had bilateral impairment of her upper extremities (both arms). The resident had a stage two greater pressure ulcer present upon admission and Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD.)
The in progress Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], assessed the resident with moderate cognitive deficit.
The facility failed to develop the Pressure Ulcer Care Area Assessment (CAA).
The Care Plan, reviewed 06/03/22, lacked interventions for the wound on the resident right lower extremity.
The Physician's Order, dated 07/06/22, instructed staff to cleanse the right lower extremity wound with [sic] Dakin's Solution ( a liquid solution used to prevent and treat skin and tissue infections) wet to dry dressing, two times a day, for one week.
A Nurse Note, dated 05/06/22 at 07:43 AM, revealed the resident observed with a four-centimeter (cm) hematoma (a collection of clotted blood) to her right lower leg after a fall from the bed. The resident had pain in the right lower leg and the facility sent the resident to acute care for an evaluation. The resident returned to the facility the same day with a splint and ace wrap to prevent painful movement.
A Nurse Note, dated 05/13/22, documented the right lower leg weeping light red fluid.
A Nurse Note, dated 05/26/22, documented the physician instructed staff to apply a warm compress to the resident's right lower hematoma three times a day. The physician instructed staff to cleanse the wound and apply Skintegrity (a type of wound cleanser) and cover with a foam dressing daily and as needed.
A Hospice Note, dated 06/07/22, documented the wound on the right lower extremities continued without measurements.
A Hospice Note, dated 07/13/22 documented the right lower extremity wound measured 10.5 by 7 cm. with improved wound bed.
A Skin/Wound Condition Assessment, dated 05/23/22, documented the resident had a hematoma to her right lower extremity shin that lacked measurements.
A Skin/Wound Condition Assessment, dated 07/11/22, documented a wound to the resident's right lower leg but lacked description or measurements.
The Wound Management Log, dated 07/05/22, documented the resident acquired the right lower extremity wound on 05/12/22 and measured 8 by 3 cm.
Observation, on 07/11/22 at 03:20 PM, revealed the resident positioned in her bed with her right lower extremity wrapped with rolled gauze. Licensed Nurse (LN) J removed the gauze and applied the Dakin's solution soaked guaze to loosen the dressing. LN J stated she did not measure the wounds as she thought hospice managed the care of the wound. LN J measured the wound as 10.5 by 6 by 2 cm. The wound bed was partially covered with brown tissue, and the had areas of open pink tissue.
Interview, on 07/13/22 at 02:54 PM, with Administrative Nurse D, revealed the resident's hematoma on her right lower leg opened and became a wound and hospice managed the wound and provided treatment orders. Administrative Nurse D thought that hospice did wound measurements and documented in the hospice notes.
Interview, on 07/13/22 at 03:40 PM with Hospice Nurse II, revealed the facility changed the dressing daily, but at times she did the dressing change and measured it but not routinely as she did not know what time/day she would arrive at the facility. Hospice Nurse II stated the hospice agency made treatment decisions on the treatment for the wound, but she would expect the facility staff to measure the wound and monitor it along with the hospice agency.
The facility policy Wound Prevention and Management, revised 12/2018, instructed staff to provide a systematic approach to identify residents at risk for skin breakdown and develop interventions to decrease incidents of residents who develop pressure ulcers while providing guidelines for optimal care to promote healing for residents with all identified skin alterations.
The facility failed to monitor this resident right lower extremity wound to document status in an ongoing proactive manner.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 89 residents and identified 58 residents resided on the below 2 of four resident halls. Based ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility reported a census of 89 residents and identified 58 residents resided on the below 2 of four resident halls. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure an accurate continued accounting system for monitoring and reconciliation of narcotic medications, to prevent misappropriation of 58 residents, identified to reside on these two of affected halls of the four resident halls of the facility.
Findings included:
- A narcotic count of the medication cart on one of the facility's halls, on [DATE] at 03:20 PM, revealed the following concerns:
1. The Controlled Medication Inventory (a sheet used to keep count of narcotic medications) sheets lacked nurses' signatures in multiple areas.
2. Resident (R)65's Drug Dispensing Record for Roxanol (Narcotic used to treat moderate-to-severe pain) 0.25 millileter (ml), sublingual (under the tongue), did not match the amount of medication in the bottle. The bottle of Roxanol held 12 mls of medication while the Drug Dispensing Record documented the current amount as 16 mls, indicating four mls of this medication was missing.
3. During the narcotic medication count, there were 10 residents who had been given a narcotic medication during that shift in which Licensed Nurse (LN) J had not signed out for the medication on the Drug Dispensing Records.
4. R 70's Drug Dispensing Record for Morphine (medication used to treat severe pain) had multiple rows of medication being given but not signed out with the remaining quantity recorded.
On [DATE] at 03:29 PM, LN J stated staff should sign out on the narcotic sheets each time a narcotic medication was administered. Staff should not wait until the end of the shift. LN J confirmed she had given multiple narcotic medications to residents during her shift and failed to sign the medication out as administered on the Drug Dispensing Record.
On [DATE] at 07:17 AM, Administrative Nurse D stated the facility reported the four ml of missing morphine to the police. LN J had been drug tested due to the medication not matching the Drug Dispensing Record. Administrative Nurse D stated the facility was not doing the narcotic drug count properly and education would be done by the facility.
The facility policy for Controlled Medication Reconciliation, dated 10/2014, included: Controlled medications will be reconciled at each shift change or with a change in licensed nurse responsibility for controlled medications. A controlled medication inventory sheet will be utilized to deter diversion. Once controlled medications are counted, reconciled and validated as accurate both nurses will sign the Controlled Medication Shift Count sheet. Date, shift start time, shift end time oncoming and off going nurse will be recorded on the sheet.
The facility failed to ensure an accurate continued system for monitoring and reconciliation of narcotic medications, to prevent misappropriation of the resident medications.
- On [DATE] at 02:25 PM, observation during the shift change controlled medication count, on the second of four resident halls, with Licensed Nurse (LN) JJ (oncoming nurse) and LN I (off going nurse), revealed the following concerns:
During the count the staff failed to say the resident name or the medication name and instead stated only the number of pills that remained in the medication card. Additionally, the shift-to-shift count sheets lacked two staff signatures for completion of the counts on the dates of [DATE] and [DATE].
During the count, the Controlled Medication Inventory for Resident (R)136 revealed a quantity of 10 Ativan (antianxiety medication), 0.5 milligrams (mg) pills and the medication card contained only eight pills remaining. Therefore, two pills were missing that were not signed out as administered to the resident.
On [DATE] at 02:30 PM, LN JJ stated the count for R136's Ativan was like that (missing 2 pills) two weeks ago. Therefore, the staff nurses continued to sign out shift to shift counts with the incorrect count of this resident's medication for the prior two weeks, without correcting or reporting the problem with the count.
On [DATE] at 02:31 PM, LN I stated she does not usually work this unit and thought the count had been like that for a while as the resident was no longer in the facility.
On [DATE] at 02:24 PM, Administrative Nurse D stated that R136 expired three months ago, and the pharmacy filled the medication last on [DATE]. He received hospice services and never used the medication. He further explained that the previous Director of Nursing told the medication aide to pull pills from R136's card and to give them to another resident in the facility. Administrative Nurse D stated she expected the staff when doing the overall narcotic shift-to-shift counts, to say the resident name, the medication name, and the number of medications in the medication card.
The facility policy Controlled Medication Reconciliation dated 10/2014, instructed at each shift change or with a change in licensed nurse responsibility for the medication cart or storage area, the oncoming licensed nurse will count each of the items (cards, bottles, boxes, vials, etc.) and reconcile the total item number with the number on the medication inventory sheet. During controlled medication count, the oncoming nurse will view the cards, bottles, boxes, and vials and validate the count. The off going nurse will validate the count recorded on the individual controlled medication count sheet was correct. Controlled medication count will be conducted by both nurses present at the medication cart or storage area in order that each may view and validate the count. Any discrepancies in Individualized Controlled Record sheets and/or in Controlled Medication Inventory sheet which cannot be reconciled will be immediately reported to the Director of Nursing. Once controlled medications are counted, reconcile, and validated as accurate both nurses will sign the Controlled Medication Shift Count sheet. Date, shift start time, shift end time oncoming and off going nurse will be recorded on the sheet.
The facility failed to appropriately conduct narcotic counts on this second of four resident halls, at the shift-to-shift counts, with failure to identify the resident name and medication name during the count. The facility also failed to perform a shift-to-shift count at each shift change, failed to reconcile medications at shift count, and failed to ensure narcotic medication administered to the resident on the label, all of which increased the risk for drug diversion and resulting in missing medication.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0921)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
The facility reported a census of 89 residents. Based on observation and interview the facility failed to provide a safe and sanitary environment for the resident's kitchen and outside area.
Findings...
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The facility reported a census of 89 residents. Based on observation and interview the facility failed to provide a safe and sanitary environment for the resident's kitchen and outside area.
Findings included:
- The kitchen tour on 7/13/22 at 01:39 PM, with Dietary Staff BB, revealed the following concerns:
1. A countertop with approximately six inches of missing laminate which exposed particle board.
2. The concrete kitchen floor with multiple areas of missing sealant/paint throughout the kitchen and dish area floors.
3. The floor at the doorway of the entrance to the food prep and service area had two broken floor tiles.
4. The floor beneath the deep fryer, oven, and stove had areas of broken concrete and chipped sealer.
5. The sidewalk outside the kitchen back exit door,had broken uneven concrete the width of the sidewalk in route to the grease disposal
and dumpster.
6. Outside of the back exit kitchen door, was a broken corner curb, in route to the dumpster.
7. The step-up metal entry to the walk-in back kitchen door had rusted out metal areas.
The facility lacked a policy that addressed maintenance and repair of the kitchen and surrounding environment.
The facility failed to provide a safe and sanitary environment for the resident's kitchen and outside area of the facility.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
The facility reported a census of 89 residents. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program to proactively monitor infections in t...
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The facility reported a census of 89 residents. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program to proactively monitor infections in the facility to ensure to help prevent the spread of infections among the residents of the facility.
Findings included:
- Review of the Infection Control Surveillance Logs for 2022 revealed the following irregularities:
The February, March, April, May and June 2022 logs lacked infection resolution information and tracking of infections by pathogen.
The June 2022 log lacked culture results for four residents with urinary tract infections.
The July 2022 log was not available for review as of 07/14/22. The facility reported five residents with positive COVID-19.
Interview, on 07/14/22 at 11:02 AM, with Administrative Nurse D confirmed the lack of proactive monitoring of infections in June and July except for the COVID-19 infections. Administrative Nurse D stated the facility changed ownership in May 2022 and the Infection Preventionist left employment with uncompleted infection tracking logs. Administrative Nurse D stated the facility was in the process to update the logs to include the required components the infection surveillance to include infection resolution, tracking of cultured pathogens in the facility, and compliance with McGeer Criteria (a set of symptom criteria for determination of infections).
The facility policy Infection Management Process, revised 12/2019, instructed staff the process was designed to prevent and manage infectious events. Staff should evaluate residents with the diagnoses of an infectious event at the initial onset of the event and at least weekly to identify proper isolation. Infectious event will be added to the Infection Control Surveillance Log to monitor types, locations and resolution. The facility will review and evaluation infection events weekly.
The facility failed to ensure ongoing, proactive infection surveillance to monitor pathogens and resolution of infections to prevent the spread of infections amongst the residents.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Antibiotic Stewardship
(Tag F0881)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
The facility reported a census of 89 residents. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the facility nursing staff followed the principles of antibiotic stewardship in a pr...
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The facility reported a census of 89 residents. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the facility nursing staff followed the principles of antibiotic stewardship in a proactive manner to ensure residents received antibiotics in a safe and effective manner to prevent unnecessary side effects of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. The facility failed to track and trend infections causative microorganisms throughout the facility and failed to compile antibiotic use data for prescribing practitioners.
Findings included:
- Review of the Infection Control Surveillance Logs for February, March, April, May and June 2022 logs revealed they lacked infection resolution information, tracking of infections by pathogen, and indication of adherence to McGeer's Criteria (a set of symptom criteria for determination of infections.) in determining infection presence.
The February 2022 Infection Control Surveillance Log lacked culture results for two residents with urinary tract infections and treated with Levofloxacin and Augmentin respectively.
The March 2022 Infection Control Surveillance Log lacked culture results for two residents with urinary tract infections and treated with Nitrofurantoin and Levaquin.
The April 2022 Infection Control Surveillance Log lacked culture results for one resident with a urinary tract infection and treated with Macrobid.
The May 2022 Infection Control Surveillance Log lacked culture results for two residents with urinary tract infections and treated with antibiotics.
The June 2022 Infection Control Surveillance Log lacked culture results for four residents with urinary tract infections and treated with antibiotics.
The July 2022 Infection Control Surveillance Log was not available for review as of 07/14/22.
Interview, on 07/14/22 at 11:49 AM, with Licensed Nurse J revealed prior to the facility change in ownership, she thought staff followed McGeer's criteria for compliance with determining infections/antibiotic use, but since the facility changed ownership, she did not know what criteria staff should use for antibiotic stewardship.
Interview, on 07/14/22 at 11:02 AM, with Administrative Nurse D confirmed the facility lack of proactive monitoring of antibiotic use in June and July 2022 except for the COVID-19 infections. Administrative Nurse D stated the facility changed ownership in May 2022 and the Infection Preventionist left employment with uncompleted infection tracking/antibiotic use logs. Administrative Nurse D stated the facility was in the process to update the logs to include the required components the infection surveillance/antibiotic use to include infection resolution, tracking of cultured pathogens in the facility, and compliance with McGeer Criteria ( a set of symptom criteria for determination of infections.) Administrative Nurse D confirmed lack of pathogen tracking and lack of antibiotic use by provider.
The facility policy Antibiotic Use Protocol, dated 02/2019, instructed staff to optimize the treatment of bacterial infections while reducing potential adverse effects associated with antibiotic usage. Staff to utilize the McGeer's Criteria to identify symptoms, meeting criteria for infection. The staff designee record antibiotic usage and infections on the Infection Surveillance and Analysis log to track, analyze and conduct root cause analysis.
The facility failed to ensure an ongoing proactive antibiotic stewardship program to ensure residents received antibiotics in a safe and effective manner to prevent adverse effects of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0887
(Tag F0887)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
The facility reported a census of 89 residents. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were offered the second vaccine booster which became available on May 20,2...
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The facility reported a census of 89 residents. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were offered the second vaccine booster which became available on May 20,2022 in a timely manner as required.
Findings included:
- Review of the unlabeled resident vaccine log, updated 04/19/22, provided by the facility, revealed a total of 76 residents still in the facility. Of these 78 residents 44 received three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, 24 received two doses and 10 refused.
Review of the electronic medical record Immunization/Vaccine tab, for each of the following residents, revealed the following:
Resident (R)44 received three doses of COVID vaccine with the last dose recorded as administered on 11/18/21.
R80 received three doses of COVID vaccine with last dose recorded as administered on 11/18/21.
R 41 received two doses of COVID with last dose administered on 11/18/21.
R49 received three doses of COVID vaccine with the last dose indicated administered as 11/18/21. The documentation lacked any indication of when next dose was due.
R 78 refused but documentation indicated the resident received doses anyway on 05/01/21 and 11/18/21.
Interview, on 07/14/22 at 11:15 AM, with Administrative Nurse D, revealed the facility did not administer the second booster dose in May or June 2022 but planned to coordinate with a pharmacy supplier to administer it.
The facility policy Resident Immunizations, revised 02/2018, instructed staff that given the clinically complex conditions of many residents, it is important to have an established and effective resident immunization program.
The facility failed to ensure residents had an opportunity to receive the second COVID-19 booster when available on 05/20/22 in a timely manner as required.