SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to implement the comprehens...
Read full inspector narrative →
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to implement the comprehensive care plan for one (1) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents, (Residents #18).
Resident #18 was care planned to be up in wheelchair (w/c) with supervision; however, the facility failed ensure the resident was supervised when in wheelchair and the resident sustained a fall which resulted in a fracture to the resident's right femur and elbow which required surgical intervention.
In addition, the resident was care planned for staff to establish a voiding pattern for the resident; however, further review of the record revealed there was no documented evidence staff attempted to determine the resident's voiding pattern.
The findings include:
Review of the facility's policy titled, Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered, last revised December 2016, revealed the comprehensive, person centered care plan will describe services to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, psychosocial, and functional needs is developed and implemented for each resident. Assessments of the residents are ongoing and care plans are revised as information about the residents and the residents' conditions change.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #18 on 11/19/18 with diagnoses which included Unspecified Dementia Without Behavioral Disturbance, Age-Related Osteoporosis Without Current Pathological Fracture, Unspecified Atrial Fibrillation, Scoliosis, and History of Falling. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the facility assessed Resident 18's cognition was severely impaired with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of four (4) which indicated the resident was not interviewable.
Review of the Comprehensive Care Plan revealed an intervention dated 02/07/19 for Resident #18 may be up in w/c while being supervised by staff. However, review of Resident #18's Interdisciplinary Post Fall Review revealed, on 04/16/19 at 3:15 PM, the resident was in w/c and in an attempt to ambulate, the resident had an unwitnessed fall and was found on the floor in front of the doorway to his/her room. The resident had no supervision at time of fall. Resident #18 was sent to the ER for evaluation and admitted for Fracture of Right Femur and Displaced Fracture of Right Ulna (right elbow) which required surgical intervention. Resident #18 was hospitalized [DATE] through 04/22/19.
Review of Resident #18's Comprehensive Care Plan for Resident has Bladder and Bowel Incontinence, dated 02/21/19, revealed an interventions to establish voiding patterns and provide incontinence care every shift and whenever necessary (prn). However, further record review revealed there was no documented evidence the facility tried to establish a voiding pattern for the resident.
Interview with the Unit Manager, on 05/10/19 at 2:30 PM, revealed the facility failed to record Resident #18's toileting pattern and staff were expected to implement the care plan.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), on 05/10/19 at 12:45 PM, revealed Resident #18 was not implemented on toileting schedule to establish voiding pattern due to his/her cognition and she expected staff to implement the care plan.
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY**
Based on interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to update and rev...
Read full inspector narrative →
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY**
Based on interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to update and revise the care plan for three (3) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents, related to falls, wound care, and incontinent care (Residents #18, #58, and #31).
Resident #18 had a fall on 01/03/19 due to getting up without assistance and not calling for assistance as care planned; however, the facility failed to revise the care plan to address the resident getting up without assistance and not using call light. On 01/30/19, Resident #18 sustained another fall due to not using call light and getting up without assistance again which resulted in the resident sustaining a fracture of the left hip which required surgery.
Resident #58 had a fall on 12/14/19 and 01/09/19, however, the facility failed to revise the care plan with appropriate interventions to address the root cause of the fall per facility policy. Resident #58 was getting up and ambulating with asking for assistance.
Resident #31 was identified to have a pressure ulcer to the buttock on 05/07/19; however, the licensed staff failed to revise the care plan to address the care and treatment of the pressure ulcer.
The findings included:
Review of the facility's policy titled, Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered, last revised December 2016 revealed a comprehensive centered, person centered care plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's physical, psychological and functional needs is developed and implemented for each resident. Assessments of the residents are ongoing and care plans are revised as information about the residents and the residents' conditions change.
Review of the facility's policy titled, Falls Management Program Guidelines, dated 12/01/18, should a resident experience a fall, the attending nurse shall put interventions in place to reduce risk of repeat episode. The Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) should evaluate the appropriateness of the interventions. The resident care plan should be updated to reflect, any new or change in interventions.
1. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #18 on 11/19/18 with diagnoses which included Unspecified Dementia Without Behavioral Disturbance, Age-Related Osteoporosis Without Current Pathological Fracture, Unspecified Atrial Fibrillation, Scoliosis, and History of Falling. Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 02/24/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #18's cognition as severely impaired with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of four (4) which indicated the resident was not interviewable.
Review of the Resident #18 Interdisciplinary Post Fall Review revealed on 01/03/19 at 7:30 AM, Resident #18 had an unwitnessed fall in his/her room while getting dressed and sustained a laceration to back of the head. Resident #18 was sent to the emergency room (ER) and returned to the facility with sutures to the laceration.
Review of Resident #18's Comprehensive Care Plan for Resident at Risk for Falls, dated 11/19/18, revealed an intervention dated 01/03/19 to keep resident's walker within reach to provide visual prompts; however, the intervention was not appropriate per facility policy as it did not address the root cause of the fall which was the resident getting up without supervision and not using the call light to call for assistance.
Review of the Interdisciplinary Post Fall Review revealed on 01/30/19 at 8:30 PM, Resident #18 had been in the bed and was found on the floor by staff lying next to his/her bed due to the resident attempting to get up without assistance. The resident complained of hip pain and was sent to the ER for evaluation and treatment and admitted to the hospital due to a Left Femur Fracture which required surgical intervention.
Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2, on 05/09/19 at 5:00 PM, revealed Resident #18 had multiple falls since admission. LPN #2 stated the resident ambulated with a walker on admission; however, he/she had no safety awareness of his/her capabilities. She revealed Resident #18's falls were not witnessed by staff and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) was responsible to update the resident's care plan.
2. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #58 on 06/15/1916 with diagnoses which included Alzheimer's Disease, Muscle Wasting and Atrophy, Dysphagia, Unspecified lack of Coordination, Repeated Falls, Unsteadiness on Feet, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder and Dementia. Review of Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 04/12/19, revealed the facility assessed this resident's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score as a five (5), which indicated this resident was not cognitively intact and not interviewable.
Review of Facility Fall Incident Report revealed Resident #58 had a fall on 12/14/18 in which the resident was observed by staff ambulating in the hallway next to another resident's doorway before stumbling and falling hitting his/her head on the doorway.
Review of the Comprehensive Care Plan dated 06/02/17 for falls revealed an intervention was put in place on 12/14/18 to encourage resident to allow staff to assist with mobility; however, the intervention was not appropriate per facility policy due to Resident #58 not being cognitively intact, impaired thought process, forgetful, confusion and short attention.
Review of Interdisciplinary Post Fall Review revealed Resident #58 had a fall on 01/09/19 as staff found the resident on the floor in the dining room when another resident yelled out. Review of a Hospital Discharge summary, dated [DATE] revealed Resident #58 was diagnosed with a closed head injury as a result of the fall that occurred on 01/09/19.
Further review of the Comprehensive Care Plan for falls dated 06/02/17 revealed an intervention was put in place to encourage resident to sit in common area when awake to provide increased supervision. However, the intervention was not appropriate as observation of the facility Common's area on multiple occasions on 05/09/10 and 05/10/19 revealed there were no staff present and the nurses' station did not face the common's area directly which created several blind spots that would prevent staff from having direct oversight of resident's in that area.
Interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #1 on 05/10/19 at 10:05 AM, revealed Resident #58 sustained a fall on 01/09/19 when he/she attempted to get up from his/her wheelchair and ambulate in the dining room. RN #1 stated Resident #1 should have had increased supervision after the fall on 12/14/18. She revealed the resident should not have been in the independent dining room due to there being only one staff member to assist.
Interview with the Unit Manager, on 05/10/19 at 2:30 PM, revealed care plan interventions were reviewed after each fall during the facility's morning meeting and interventions not appropriate were revised. She stated she was responsible to ensure interventions were added to Resident #18's care plan after each fall.
Interview the Director of Nursing (DON), on 05/10/19 at 12:45 PM, revealed the nurse caring for residents after each fall was responsible to review and revise care plan interventions. She stated each fall was also reviewed in morning meeting by the IDT which consists of the DON, Assistant DON, Unit Manager, MDS Coordinator, and Therapy Director. She revealed Care Plan interventions were reviewed for the resident, and if decided interventions needed to be more specific for that resident, then revised at that time.
2. Record review the facility readmitted Resident #31 on 09/10/18 with diagnoses which included Vascular Dementia With Behavioral Disturbance, Diabetes Type ll, Mood Disorder With Depressive Features, and Disorder of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Unspecified. Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 03/11/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #31 as cognitively intact with a BIMS score of fifteen (15) which indicated the resident was interviewable. Further review of the MDS assessment revealed the facility assessed the resident at risk for developing pressure ulcer/injury.
Observation during Resident #31's incontinent care on 05/09/19 at 10:25 AM, and interview with Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #8, on 05/10/19 at 2:00 PM revealed the resident had a Stage II pressure ulcer to upper right buttock and it was identified on 05/07/19. However, review of Resident #31's Comprehensive Care Plan titled, Potential Impairment to Skin Integrity dated 05/24/18, revealed there was no documented evidence the care plan was revised to include the Stage II pressure ulcer and with interventions to address the care of the pressure ulcer.
Interview with the Unit Manager (UM), on 05/10/19 at 2:30 PM, revealed she expected the nurse who identified pressure ulcer to review and revise the care plan with interventions to minimize potential of any further pressure ulcer and/or skin breakdown.
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #58 on 06/15/16 with diagnoses which included Alzheimer's Disease, Musc...
Read full inspector narrative →
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #58 on 06/15/16 with diagnoses which included Alzheimer's Disease, Muscle Wasting and Atrophy, Unspecified lack of Coordination, Repeated Falls, Unsteadiness on Feet, Anxiety Disorder, and Dementia.
Review of Discharge MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the facility assessed Resident #58's cognition as severely Impaired with a BIMS score of five (5) which indicated the resident was not interviewable. Further review of the MDS assessment revealed the facility assessed the resident required supervision with transfers and and was able to ambulate independently with the use of a walker. There were no falls indicated for that review period.
Review of the Comprehensive Care Plan for Falls Risk, dated 06/02/17, revealed Resident #58 was at risk for injury related to confusion, high risk medications, balance and cognitive deficit, a history of multiple falls, and at risk for future falls. Further review revealed interventions to encourage participation and plan diversional activities that are of resident's interest. Review of the ADL care plan revealed Resident #58 was care planned for assist of one (1) or two (2) staff for transfers. Further review of the Comprehensive Care Plan revealed Resident #58 was also care planned for impaired cognition, impaired thought process, forgetfulness, confusion and short attention span.
Review of Interdisciplinary Post Fall Review revealed Resident #58 had a fall on 01/09/19 as staff found the resident on the floor in the dining room when another resident yelled out. Review of a Hospital Discharge summary, dated [DATE] revealed Resident #58 was diagnosed with a closed head injury as a result of the fall that occurred on 01/09/19. Further review of the Interdisciplinary Post Fall Review revealed there was no documented evidence the facility determined the root cause of the fall per facility policy. The facility put an intervention in place to encourage resident to sit in common area when awake to provide increased supervision. However, observation of the facility Common's area on multiple occasions on 05/09/10 and 05/10/19 revealed there were no staff present and the nurses' station did not face the common's area directly which created several blindspots that would prevent staff from having direct oversight of resident's in that area.
Interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #1 on 05/10/19 at 10:05 AM, revealed Resident #58 was observed walking in the hallway on 12/14/18 with the assistance of a walker when he/she lost lost his/her balance and fell down hitting head. RN #1 stated Resident #58 sustained another fall on 01/09/19 when he/she attempted to get up from his/her wheelchair and ambulate in the dining room. RN #1 revealed another resident yelled out that Resident #58 was falling and staff ran towards Resident #58 but was unable to reach Resident #58 before he/she fell onto the ground hitting head. RN #1 stated Resident #1 should have had increased supervision after the fall on 12/14/18. She revealed the resident should not have been in the independent dining room due to there being only one staff member to assist than in the other dining room in which there are several staff members and one would have most likely been closer to resident to stop any unassisted transfers and most likely prevented the fall.
Interview (Post Survey) with Unit Manager, on 06/14/19 at 10:50 AM, revealed following a resident's fall, a fall investigation begins, and the clinical staff member on call is notified. She stated the information is obtained post fall, and the attending nurse and clinical staff member collaborate to determine root cause of fall and interventions are put in place. She further revealed the attending nurses failed to initiate a Interdisciplinary Post Fall Review, Fall Risk Assessment, and document the root cause and interventions for each of Resident #18's falls as indicated per facility policy.
Interview the Director of Nursing (DON), on 05/10/19 at 12:45 PM, revealed the nurse caring for Resident #18 at each fall was responsible to initiate a Fall Investigation, Fall Risk Assessment, and review and revise care plan interventions. She stated each fall is was reviewed in morning meeting by the IDT which consists of the DON, Assistant DON, Unit Manager, MDS Coordinator, and Therapy Director. She revealed Care Plan interventions were reviewed for the resident, and if decided interventions needed to be more specific for that resident, then revised at that time. The DON stated I would expect the nurses to assess for reason of fall, interventions to decrease fall, and revise interventions at that time. The DON stated she felt the interventions were appropriate for Resident #18 because the resident's cognition was moderately intact at the time.
Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure each resident received adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent avoidable accidents for two (2) of five (5) sampled residents who were reviewed for falls (Residents #18 and #58).
Resident #18 was assessed and care planned at risk for falls on admission. Resident #18 sustained three (3) falls with major injuries on 01/03/19, 01/30/19 and 04/16/19 while in his/her bedroom; however, the facility failed to identify the resident was getting up without supervision and not using the call light to call for assistance and no interventions were put in place to address the resident getting up/ambulating without assistance per facility policy. In addition, the facility failed to conduct a post fall assessment after each fall per the facility policy. The resident sustained a fractured left hip from the 01/03/19 fall which required surgery and a fractured right femur (thigh) and displaced fracture of right ulna (right elbow) from the 04/16/19 fall, which required surgery.
The findings included:
Review of the facility's policy titled, Falls Management Program Guidelines, dated 12/01/18, revealed the facility strives to maintain a hazard free environment, mitigate fall risk factors, and implement preventive measures. The fall risk assessment is included as part of the admission, quarterly, and when a fall occurs. Identified risk factors should be evaluated for the contribution they may have to the resident's likelihood of falling. Care plan interventions should be implemented that address the resident's risk factors. Should a resident experience a fall, the attending nurse shall complete a fall assessment to include an investigation of the circumstances surrounding the fall to determine the cause of the episode, a reassessment to identify possible contributing factors, interventions to reduce risk of repeat episode, and a review by the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to evaluate thoroughness of the investigation and appropriateness of the interventions. The resident care plan should be updated to reflect, any new or change in interventions.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #18 on 11/19/18 with diagnoses which included Unspecified Dementia Without Behavioral Disturbance, Age-Related Osteoporosis Without Current Pathological Fracture, Unspecified Atrial Fibrillation, Scoliosis, and History of Falling.
Review of the admission Fall Risk Assessment, dated 11/26/18, revealed Resident #18 scored seventy (70) on the assessment indicating he/she was at high risk for falls. Further review of the assessment revealed a score of forty-five (45) or greater, meant the resident was at high risk for falls.
Review of Resident #18's admission MDS assessment, dated 11/26/18, revealed the facility assessed Resident #18's cognition as moderately impaired with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of ten (10) which indicated the resident was interviewable. Further review of the MDS assessment revealed the resident required encouragement and supervision for transfer and ambulation.
Review of Resident #18's Comprehensive Care Plan for Resident at Risk for Falls, related to history of falling and dementia, dated 11/19/18, revealed interventions to be sure call light was within reach and to encourage the resident to use it for assistance as needed.
Review of the Resident #18 Interdisciplinary Post Fall Review revealed on 01/03/19 at 7:30 AM, Resident #18 had an unwitnessed fall in his/her room while getting dressed and sustained a laceration to back of the head. Resident #18 was sent to the emergency room (ER) and returned to the facility with sutures to the laceration. The facility determined the root cause of the fall was the resident lost his/her balance while standing without walker. However, further review revealed there was no documented evidence the facility identified the resident fell due to being up without supervision and failed to use the call light to call for assistance per assessment/care plan. Further review of the Comprehensive Care Plan revealed an intervention was put in place to keep resident's walker within reach to provide visual prompts; however, the intervention did not address the root cause of the fall per facility policy. In addition, the facility failed to complete a falls risk assessment after the fall per facility policy.
Review of the Interdisciplinary Post Fall Review revealed on 01/30/19 at 8:30 PM, Resident #18 had been in the bed and was found on the floor by staff lying next to his/her bed with complaint of hip pain. The facility determined the root cause of the fall was the resident had poor recall and judgement; however, there was no documented evidence the facility identified the resident was attempting to transfer/ambulate without supervision or calling for assistance per assessment/care plan. In addition, further review of the record revealed there was no documented evidence a Fall Risk assessment was completed after the fall per facility policy. Resident #18 was sent to the ER for evaluation and treatment and admitted to the hospital due to a Left Femur Fracture which required surgical intervention. Resident #18 was in the hospital from [DATE] through 02/02/19. Further review revealed the IDT determined the resident would be reassessed upon reentry to facility.
Review of the Comprehensive Care Plan revealed an intervention dated 02/07/19 (five (5) days after return from hospital) that resident may be up in wheelchair (w/c) while being supervised by staff.
Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 02/24/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #18's cognition as severely impaired with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of four (4) which indicated the resident was not interviewable. Further review of the Quarterly MDS revealed Resident #18 was totally dependent for bathing, required extensive assistance of one (1) person with bed mobility and hygiene, extensive assistance of two (2) with transfers, and ambulation did not occur.
Review of Resident #18's Interdisciplinary Post Fall Review revealed, on 04/16/19 at 3:15 PM, Resident #18 was in w/c and in an attempt to ambulate, the resident had an unwitnessed fall and was found on the floor in front of the doorway to his/her room. Resident #18 was sent to the ER for evaluation and admitted for Fracture of Right Femur and Displaced Fracture of Right Ulna (right elbow) which required surgical intervention. Resident #18 was hospitalized [DATE] through 04/22/19. Further review of the record revealed there was no documented evidence a fall assessment was completed after the fall and there was no evidence the facility identified the resident was up in wheelchair without supervision at the time of the fall instead of with supervision per care plan. The IDT recommendations related to fall revealed was for Resident #18 to have a medication review and to move him/her in to room closer to nursing station; however, observations during facility survey (05/07/19 through 05/10/19) revealed the resident remained in the same room (8-B) he/she was in at the time of the fall.
Interview with Resident #18's Daughter/Responsible Party, on 05/08/19 at 10:16 AM, revealed resident had several falls over past five (5) months while at the facility. She stated she chose to send the resident to the facility due to repeated falls at home because the resident failed to use his/her walker. She revealed due Resident #18's Dementia diagnosis and repeated falls she felt it was best for her parent to be in a supervised environment. She further stated her parent's falls in the facility had resulted in a laceration to head that required sutures, a fracture to left hip, and fractured right elbow and right hip on last fall. She further revealed she felt the falls caused a decline in resident's condition, in addition to the dementia. and she was not aware of anything the facility had done to keep the resident from falling.
Interview with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1, on 05/09/19 at 11:35 AM, revealed Resident #18 was a fall risk however, he/she would forget to use his/her walker and fail to use the call light at times. She stated Resident #18's supervision was not increased related to frequent fall history and the resident failing to use walker and/or call light when needed.
Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2, on 05/09/19 at 5:00 PM, revealed Resident #18 had multiple falls since admission. LPN #2 stated the resident ambulated with a walker on admission; however, he/she had no safety awareness of his/her capabilities. She revealed Resident #18's falls were not witnessed by staff and she was unable to recall if a Fall Assessment was conducted with each fall and stated the IDT was responsible to update the resident's care plan.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to treat one (1) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents with dignity and respect ...
Read full inspector narrative →
Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to treat one (1) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents with dignity and respect (Resident #18).
Staff failed to close the privacy curtains and window blinds prior to giving Resident #18 a bed bath to ensure privacy while providing perineal care.
The findings include:
Review of the facility's policy titled, Resident Rights , not dated, revealed the facility must treat each resident with respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life, recognizing each resident's individuality. The facility must protect and promote the rights of the resident.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #18 on 11/19/18 with diagnoses which included Unspecified Dementia Without Behavioral Disturbance. Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 02/24/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #18's cognition as severely impaired with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of four (4) which indicated the resident was not interviewable.
Observation on 05/09/19 at 10:00 AM revealed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #4 failed to close the privacy curtains and window blinds prior to giving Resident #18 a bed bath which left his/her pubic area and upper thighs exposed when staff was providing perineal care.
Interview with CNA #4, on 05/09/19 at 10:00 AM, revealed she stated, if the roommate was in here I would have pulled the curtain. I should have closed the window blinds because there were people walking around outside. CNA #4 further stated she failed to provide privacy for the resident and should not have left the resident exposed during perineal care.
Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1, on 05/10/19 at 2:30 PM, revealed she expected staff to provide privacy for each resident when providing care.
Interview the Director of Nursing (DON), on 05/10/19 at 6:30 PM, revealed she expected CNA #4 to close the privacy curtain and the blinds when providing care to Resident #18. The DON stated she expected all residents to be provided privacy and dignity with care.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0637
(Tag F0637)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview, record review and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure each resident who experiences a significant change in status is comprehensively assesse...
Read full inspector narrative →
Based on interview, record review and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure each resident who experiences a significant change in status is comprehensively assessed using the CMS-specified Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process for one (1) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents (Resident #58).
Resident #58 had a decline in three (3) care areas, however, the facility failed to complete a significant change assessment.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled, MDS Assessment Completion, last revised February 2016, revealed the facility will conduct and submit resident assessments in accordance with the RAI Manual including deferral and state submission timeframes. Further review revealed significant change in status assessment will be completed on the 14th calendar day after determination of significant change in status.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #58 on 06/15/16 with diagnoses which included Alzheimer's Disease, Muscle Wasting and Atrophy, Dysphagia, Unspecified lack of Coordination, Repeated Falls, Unsteadiness on Feet, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, and Dementia.
Review of Resident 58's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 10/10/18, revealed Resident #58's Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) were coded as Bed: 2/2 (limited assistance of one (1) staff); Transfer: 1/2 (supervision of one (1) staff), and Toileting: 2/2 (limited assistance of one (1) staff).
Review of Resident #58's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 01/10/19 revealed Resident #58's ADL's for bed, transfer, and toileting were coded at 3/2 (extensive assistance of one (1) staff). Resident #58 declined from only requiring supervision and limited assistance to requiring extensive assistance by staff in the three (3) care areas. However, further review revealed there was no significant change MDS assessment completed.
Interview with the MDS Coordinator on 05/09/19 at 4:15 PM revealed she started with facility on 01/09/19. The MDS Coordinator stated she expected Resident #58 to return back to his/her baseline in ADL function; however, there was no documentation to show that the facility expected the return in function or that the resident did in fact return back to her/his baseline. The MDS Coordinator stated a Significant Change Assessment was not completed but one should have been completed after there was no reverse in function after a fourteen day (14) time period.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 05/10/19 at approximately 6:30 PM revealed she expected a significant change MDS assessment to have been completed for Resident #58 when the most recent MDS showed three (3) areas of ADL decline. She stated the IDT should have been made aware of the change/decline so interventions could be put in place to prevent further decline and attempt to restore resident back to baseline.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to provide ...
Read full inspector narrative →
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to provide quality of care and treatment in accordance with professional standards of practice for one (1) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents (Resident #24).
Observation on 05/10/19 revealed staff failed to change Resident #24's transparent occlusive dressing every seven (7) days per facility policy. Resident #24's dressing was dated 04/24/19, which indicated the dressing had not been changed in sixteen (16) days.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled, Central Venous Catheter Dressing Changes, dated April 2016, revealed the purpose of this procedure is to prevent catheter-related infections that are associated with contaminated, loosened, soiled, or wet dressings. Apply and maintain sterile dressing on intravenous access devices. Dressings must stay clean, dry, and intact. Change transparent semi-permeable membrane (TSM) dressings at least every seven (7) days and as needed (when wet, soiled, or not intact).
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #24 on 11/13/18 with diagnoses which included Hydronephrosis With Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction, Diabetes ll, Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Hypothyroidism. Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], revealed the facility assessed Resident #24's cognition as intact with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of thirteen (13) which indicated the resident was interviewable.
Review of Resident #24's Urinalysis Laboratory report, dated 04/19/19, revealed the resident had a Urinary Tract Infection and a urine culture was performed. The urine culture results indicated Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and Methicillin Resistant Staphyloccus Aureus (MRSA).
Review of Physician Orders revealed Resident #24 had a midline PICC inserted on 04/24/19 for intravenous antibiotic therapy related to MRSA in the urine. Further review of the orders revealed there was no documented evidence an order was received for dressing changes to the site.
Observations on 05/08/19 at 8:54 AM, 05/09/19 at 10:15 AM, and 05/10/19 at 8:55 AM, revealed Resident #24's PICC line occlusive transparent dressing to upper left forearm was loose, with upper right corner rolled down and dressing dated 04/24/19 which indicated the dressing had not been changed for sixteen (16) days instead of at least every seven (7) days per facility policy.
Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3, on 05/10/19 at 2:18 PM, revealed she was not familiar with the facility's policy on central venous catheter dressing change.
Interview with the Unit Manager (UM), on 05/10/19 at 2:30 PM, revealed Resident #24 had finished intravenous antibiotic and the resident's PICC line dressing should have been changed and dressing integrity maintained.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), on 05/10/19 at 6:30 PM, revealed she would expect Resident #24's PICC line dressing to be changed as indicated per facility policy.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility's policy, it was determined the failed to ensure a reside...
Read full inspector narrative →
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility's policy, it was determined the failed to ensure a resident with pressure ulcer received the necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practice, to promote healing, prevent infection and prevent new ulcers from developing for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents, (Resident #31).
Staff identified Resident #31 had a Stage II pressure ulcer to his/her right buttock on 05/07/19; however, licensed staff failed to notify the physician/practitioner of the ulcer and resident's condition to obtain orders for treatment; and, document the type of wound, the degree of tissue damage, location of the area, measurements, and ulcer characteristics per facility policy.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled Pressure Ulcers: Skin Assessment and Prevention dated September 2012, revealed the purpose is to systematically assess residents with regard to risk of skin breakdown, to accurately document observations and assessments of residents, and to appropriately use prevention techniques and pressure redistribution surfaces on those residents at risk for pressure ulcers. If a pressure ulcer is identified, cleanse the area prior to observations being made to the wound bed and depth to be accurately assessed. The licensed nurse should record the type of wound and the degree of tissue damage. The licensed nurse records the location of the area, the measurements, and the ulcer/wound characteristics. Notify the physician/practitioner of the ulcer and resident's condition to obtain orders for treatment.
Record review the facility readmitted Resident #31 on 09/10/18 with diagnoses which included Vascular Dementia With Behavioral Disturbance, Diabetes Type ll, Mood Disorder With Depressive Features, and Disorder of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Unspecified. Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], revealed the facility assessed Resident #31 as cognitively intact with a Brief Inventory of Mental Status (BIMS) score of fifteen (15) which indicated the resident was interviewable. Further review of the MDS revealed the facility assessed the resident at risk for developing pressure ulcer/injury.
Review of the Resident #31's Weekly Skin Review, dated 05/02/19, revealed the resident had redness to groin and buttocks that appeared as moisture associated skin damage (MASD) with treatment of Lotrisone (topical antifungal/steroidal) Cream applied to buttocks twice daily.
Observation during Resident #31's incontinent care on 05/09/19 at 10:25 AM revealed bilateral buttocks were red and blanchable as staff member provided incontinent care. Further observation revealed the resident had an open area to upper right buttock with a scant amount of serous drainage to area.
Interview with Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #8, on 05/10/19 at 2:00 PM, revealed an open area was noted on Resident #31's right (R) buttock on 05/07/19. CNA #8 stated she informed the nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse {LPN} #6) who was working the unit and the nurse was aware the resident had an open area to (R) buttock.
Review of Resident #1's record to include Nursing Notes, Physician Orders and May 2019 Treatment Administration Record (TAR) revealed there was no documented evidence the nurse assessed and documented the type of wound, the degree of tissue damage, location of the area, the measurements, and the ulcer/wound characteristics; and, notified the physician/practitioner of the ulcer to obtain orders for treatment.
Interview with the Unit Manager (UM) on 05/10/19 at 5:55 PM revealed a wound assessment on 05/10/19 at 3:30 PM by the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) indicated Resident #31 had acquired a Stage ll pressure ulcer on right (R) upper buttock (sacral) region.
Review of a Wound assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #31 had a Stage II pressure ulcer to the upper right buttock proximal to gluteal crevice which measured 0.5 centimeters (cm) in length by 0.4 cm in width. Further review revealed the wound bed was pink, was not blanchable, and had a scant amount of serous drainage to area.
An attempt was made to interview LPN 6 by phone on 05/10/19 at 2:10 PM; however, it was unsuccessful.
Interview with Resident #31, on 05/09/19 at 10:25 AM, revealed he/she was not aware there was a pressure ulcer to right buttock. He/she stated staff applied cream to his/her buttocks whenever incontinent care provided.
Interview with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1, on 05/09/19 at 11:35 AM, revealed Resident #31 had MASD to buttocks and the CNA's used barrier cream for redness. CNA #1 stated she was not aware the resident had an open area to right buttock.
Interview with LPN #3, on 05/10/19 at 8:45 AM, revealed she was the nurse assigned care of Resident #31 and she was not aware the resident had a pressure ulcer/injury to the (R) buttock.
Further interview with the UM on 05/10/19 at 5:55 PM revealed she expected the nurse who identified the pressure ulcer to put interventions in place to prevent infection, prevent pressure ulcer from worsening, and minimize the potential of any further pressure ulcers developing.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), on 05/10/19 at 6:30 PM, revealed she expected Resident #31's skin to be assessed thoroughly and interventions implemented to prevent further pressure ulcer breakdown.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2. Review of the facility's policy titled, Oxygen Administration, dated October 2010, revealed the purpose of the policy is to provide guidelines for safe oxygen administration. Preparation; Verify th...
Read full inspector narrative →
2. Review of the facility's policy titled, Oxygen Administration, dated October 2010, revealed the purpose of the policy is to provide guidelines for safe oxygen administration. Preparation; Verify there is a physician's order for this procedure. Review the physician's order or facility protocol for oxygen administration. Review the resident's care Plan to assess for any special needs for the resident.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #62 on 04/13/19 with diagnoses which included Embolism and Thrombosis of Arteries of the Lower extremities, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attack and essential Hypertension. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 04/27/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #62's cognition as intact with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) Score of fifteen (15), which indicated the resident was interviewable.
Review of Comprehensive Care Plan dated 04/15/19 revealed the resident has altered respiratory status/difficulty breathing related to Shortness of Air. Further review of the care plan revealed an intervention for staff to administer resident's oxygen therapy as ordered.
Review of Resident #62's Physician Orders, dated 05/08/19, revealed staff was to administer the resident oxygen at two (2) LPM per nasal cannula via 02 concentrator or tank continuous
Observations of Resident #62, on 05/07/19 at 3:18 PM and 05/08/19 at 8:56 AM revealed the resident was being administered oxygen at two and a half (2.5) LPM per nasal cannula; and, on observation on 05/10/19 at 9:02 AM revealed the resident was being administered oxygen at one and a half (1.5) LPM per nasal cannula; instead of the ordered two (2) LPM.
Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #6 on 05/10/19 at 9:05 AM revealed she believed Resident #62's oxygen setting should be on three (3) LPM and the Surveyor observed LPN #6 change Resident #62's oxygen setting to three (3) LPM which was not the correct LPM.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 05/10/19 at approximately 6:30 PM revealed nursing staff were expected to ensure that O2 settings were set on the correct settings and that nursing staff were following physician's orders. The DON was very disappointed to hear that a nurse actually changed a resident's O2 setting to the wrong setting that was not ordered/prescribed by the physician.
Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure each resident receives necessary respiratory care and services that is in accordance with professional standards of practice, the resident's care plan, and the resident's choice for two (2) of two sampled residents reviewed for respiratory care (Residents #12 and #62).
Observations on 05/07/19, 05/08/19, and 05/09/19 revealed Resident #12's oxygen (O2) tubing was not being stored in a plastic bag when not in use according to facility policy. In addition, Resident #62 was care planned and had Physician Orders for O2 at two (2) liters per minute (LPM) per nasal cannula; however, observations on 05/07/19, 05/08/19 and 05/10/19 revealed the resident was not receiving O2 at two (2) LPM.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled, Departmental (Respiratory Therapy) - Prevention of Infection, last revised March 2019, revealed the purpose of this procedure is to guide prevention of infection associated with respiratory therapy tasks and equipment among residents and staff. Infection control considerations related to oxygen administration include keeping the oxygen cannula and tubing in a plastic bag when not in use.
1. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #12 on 02/15/19 with diagnoses which included Congestive Heart Failure; Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia. Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 02/22/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #12 's cognition as severely impaired with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of three (3), which indicated the resident was not interviewable.
Review of Resident #12's Physician's Order Summary for May 2019, revealed an order for oxygen via nasal cannula one (1) to four (4) liters per minute as needed for dyspnea, hypoxia (O2 saturation less that 88%) or acute angina.
Observation on 05/07/19 at 3:20 PM revealed Resident #12 was up in the broda chair and was receiving O2 through a nasal cannula from a portable O2 tank. Further observation revealed an O2 concentrator was noted at the bedside with tubing draped over the machine and the nasal cannula was resting on the floor, not stored in a plastic bag per facility policy.
Observations on 05/08/19 at 9:08 AM and on 05/09/19 at 8:45 AM revealed Resident #12 was in bed and was receiving O2 through a nasal cannula from a bedside O2 concentrator. Further observations revealed the resident's broda chair was stored in the bathroom with a portable O2 tank on the chair with the attached O2 tubing draped over the arm of the chair and the nasal cannula resting in the seat of the chair, not stored in a plastic bag per facility policy.
Interview with Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) #2 on 05/09/19 at 8:58 AM revealed the nasal cannula, when not in use, should be stored in a plastic bag. The CNA stated if she found the cannula not in use and not in a plastic bag, she would let the nurse know so the tubing could be replaced. She revealed she had not noticed the tubing not being stored appropriately.
Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #5 on 05/09/19 at 11:30 AM revealed when O2 tubing/ nasal cannula was not in use, it should be in a plastic bag. She stated nursing was responsible for ensuring the tubing was stored appropriately.
Interview with LPN #1, Unit Manager on 05/09/19 at 9:02 AM, revealed the CNA or the nurse removing the nasal cannula from the resident should place it in a plastic bag. She stated she expected the tubing to be placed in a plastic bag when it was not in use and if found not in use and not in a plastic bag, the tubing should be changed out with new tubing.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 05/10/19 at 2:02 PM, revealed she expected the CNA, on resident transfer, to place the unused nasal cannula in a protective bag. She stated if a bag was not present, she would expect the CNA to notify the nurse and get a bag to store the unused cannula in. Additionally, the DON stated she expected the unused cannula to be stored in a plastic protective bag.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview, record review, and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the pharmacy review reports included any irregularities related to appropriate diagnos...
Read full inspector narrative →
Based on interview, record review, and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the pharmacy review reports included any irregularities related to appropriate diagnosis for the use of psychotropic medications for one (1) of five (5) sampled residents on psychotropic medication (Resident #15).
Resident #15 was administered Risperidone (Risperdal-an antipsychotic) and Quetiapine (Seroquel-an antipsychotic) with a diagnosis of Dementia in Other Diseases Classified Elsewhere With Behavioral Disturbance which was not an appropriate diagnosis; however, the pharmacy failed to identify this during his monthly medication reviews.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy, Medication Regimen Review, last revised 11/28/16, revealed the Consultant Pharmacist will conduct medication regimen reviews (MRR's) if required under a Pharmacy Consultant Agreement and will make recommendations based on the information available in the residents' health record.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #15 on 11/12/18 with diagnoses which included Dementia In Other Diseases Classified Elsewhere With Behavioral Disturbance. Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment, dated 02/19/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #15 was unable to complete the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) due to poor memory, which indicated the resident was not interviewable.
Review of Resident #15's Physician's Order Summary for May 2019 revealed orders were initiated on 11/12/18 for Risperidone tablet 0.5 milligram (mg), give one (1) tablet by mouth two (2) times a day; and, Seroquel 12.5 mg, give one (1) tablet by mouth at bedtime; for Dementia with behavioral disturbance. However, review of the Pharmacy Consultation Report , dated 04/15/19 revealed no documented evidence the pharmacy had identified Resident #15 was receiving antipyschotic medications without an appropriate diagnosis.
Interview with the Pharmacist on 05/10/19 at 8:42 AM, revealed he thought Dementia was a proper diagnosis for the use of Risperdal and Seroquel medications. He stated he reviews residents medications monthly and makes recommendations for the gradual dose reductions and it is up to the physician on whether to do so. The Pharmacist stated he did not document any irregularities related to Resident #15's diagnosis of Dementia while receiving the antipyschotics because he thought the diagnosis was appropriate.
Post-interview with the Physician on 05/28/19 at 9:28 AM, revealed she expected pharmacy or nursing to follow up with her or the appropriate physician for the proper diagnosis for continued use of the medication.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 05/10/19 at 8:44 AM, revealed Resident #15 was prescribed Risperidone on admission and stated she was aware that Dementia with behavioral disturbance was not an appropriate diagnosis for an antipsychotic. She stated she would have expected pharmacy to catch the diagnosis and follow up with the physician for further recommendations.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview, record review, and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed ensure one (1) of five (5) residents on psychotropic medications was administered a psychotropic...
Read full inspector narrative →
Based on interview, record review, and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed ensure one (1) of five (5) residents on psychotropic medications was administered a psychotropic medication without an appropriate diagnosis (Resident #15).
Resident #15 was administered Risperidone (Risperdal-an antipsychotic) and Quetiapine (Seroquel-an antipsychotic) with a diagnosis of Dementia in Other Diseases Classified Elsewhere With Behavioral Disturbance which was not an appropriate diagnosis for the use of Risperidone and Quetiapine.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy, Antipsychotic Medication Use, last revised December 2016, revealed antipsychotic medications may be considered for residents with dementia but only after medical, physical, functional, psychological, emotional psychiatric, social and environmental causes of behavioral symptoms have been identified and addressed. Residents will only receive antipsychotic medications when necessary to treat specific conditions for which they are indicated and effective. Diagnosis of a specific condition for which antipsychotic medications are necessary to treat will be based on a comprehensive assessment of the resident. Antipsychotic medications shall generally be used only for the following conditions/diagnoses as documented in the record, consistent with the definitions in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (current and subsequent editions):
a. Schizophrenia;
b. Schizo-affective disorder;
c. Schizophreniform disorder;
d. Delusional Disorder
e. Mood Disorders (e.g. bipolar disorder, depression with psychotic features, and treatment refractory major depression);
f. Psychosis
g. Medical illnesses with psychotic symptoms and/or treatment-related psychosis or mania (e.g. high-dose steroids);
h. Tourette's Disorder
i. Huntington's Disease
j. Hiccups (not induced by other medications); or
k. Nausea and vomiting associated with cancer or chemotherapy.
Review of a Nursing Drug Handbook by Lipponcott, dated 2014, revealed Risperidone was used for the following: Schizophrenia, Aggression, Irritability, Temper Tantrums, and Self-Injury associated with Autism, and Tourette's Syndrome. Review of the Black Box Warning revealed fatal Cardiovascular or Infectious adverse events may occur in elderly patients with dementia and is not safe or effective in these patients.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #15 on 11/12/18 with diagnoses which included Dementia In Other Diseases Classified Elsewhere With Behavioral Disturbance, Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment, dated 02/19/19, revealed Resident #15 was unable to complete the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) due to poor memory, which indicated the resident was not interviewable. Further review of the MDS assessment revealed the resident did not have hallucinations, delusions, rejection of care, wandering, there were no other behaviors exhibited, and there were no mood indicators coded on the MDS.
Review of the Comprehensive Care Plans for Resident #15 revealed the resident has impaired cognitive function, impaired thought processes, related to Dementia with behavioral disturbance, forgetfulness, confusion, tendency to misinterpret his/her environment, care procedures, etc, with difficulty understanding/reorienting, dated 11/19/18; with interventions to administer medications as ordered; monitor/document side effects, and effectiveness; and ask yes/no questions in order to determine the resident's needs.
Review of Resident #15's Physician's Order Summary for May 2019 revealed an order were initiated on 11/12/18 for Risperidone tablet 0.5 milligram (mg), give one (1) tablet by mouth two (2) times a days for dementia with behavioral disturbance. Further review of the orders revealed an order initiated 11/12/18 for Seroquel 12.5 mg, give one (1) tablet by mouth at bedtime for dementia with behavioral disturbance.
Review of the Pharmacy Consultation Report, revealed Resident #15's medications were most recently reviewed on 04/15/19 with no irregularities identified to include the resident receiving a medication without an appropriate diagnosis. Further review of the document revealed recommendations to attempt a gradual dose reduction on Seroquel 12.5 mg at bedtime by discontinuing this order and continue Risperdal 0.5 mg twice a day, while monitoring for reemergence of target behaviors. Continued review, revealed they physician documented will need to assess, no changes at this time.
Interview with the Pharmacist on 05/10/19 at 8:42 AM, revealed he thought Dementia was a proper diagnosis for the use of Risperdal and Seroquel medications. He stated he reviews residents medications monthly and makes recommendations for the gradual dose reductions and it is up to the physician on whether to do so. The Pharmacist stated he did not document any irregularities related to Resident #15's diagnosis of Dementia while receiving the antipyschotics because he thought the diagnosis was appropriate.
Post-interview with the Physician on 05/28/19 at 9:28 AM, revealed she knew the diagnosis of Dementia was not appropriate for the use of Risperdal and Seroquel. The Physician stated she had completed a consultation on Resident #15 on 05/16/19 and had discontinued the Seroquel. She further stated she would have expected pharmacy or nursing to follow up with her or the appropriate physician for the proper diagnosis for continued use of the medication.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 05/10/19 at 8:44 AM, revealed Resident #15 was prescribed Risperidone on admission and stated she was aware that Dementia with Behavioral Disturbance was not an appropriate diagnosis for an antipsychotic. She stated she would have expected nursing and pharmacy to catch the diagnosis and follow up with the physician for further recommendations.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and review of the facility's policy and procedure, it was determined the facility failed to ensure drugs used in the facility were labeled in accordance with currently...
Read full inspector narrative →
Based on observation, interview, and review of the facility's policy and procedure, it was determined the facility failed to ensure drugs used in the facility were labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles.
On 05/08/19, observation of medication room refrigerator revealed a medication vial dated 03/29/19 and still available for use.
The findings include:
Review of the facility's policy titled, Storage of Medications, last revised April 2007, revealed the facility shall not use outdated drugs or biological's and all such drugs shall be returned to the dispensing pharmacy or destroyed.
Observation of the refrigerator in the B hall medication room, on 05/08/19 at 11:17 AM, revealed one (1) vial of Tubersol (tuberculin protein derivative) solution opened and expired.
Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #4, on 05/08/19 at 11:20 AM, revealed the vial of Tubersol should have been discarded because it expired after thirty (30) days. She stated all nursing staff were taught during their orientation to date multi-dose medications and to dispose of expired medications.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), on 05/10/19 at 4:30 PM, revealed she expected the nurses to discard expired medications such as Tubersol because the solution expires thirty days after opening. She stated nursing staff are educated on expiration dates of medications during their orientation upon hire.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure gloving procedures were followed related to a medication pass.
Observation on 05/08/19 reve...
Read full inspector narrative →
Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure gloving procedures were followed related to a medication pass.
Observation on 05/08/19 revealed licensed staff handled a resident's medication with her bare hands.
The findings include:
Review of the facility's policy titled, Administering Medications, last revised December 2012, revealed staff shall follow established facility infection control procedures (e.g., handwashing, antiseptic technique, gloves, isolation precautions, etc.) for the administration of medications, as applicable.
Observation of a medication administration pass on 05/08/19 at 8:07 AM, revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #4, removed a tablet from the resident's medication cup with her bare hand, and in the process touched other medications, prior to administering the remaining medications to the resident.
Interview with LPN #4 on 05/08/19 at 8:12 AM, revealed she should not have removed the medication from the cup with her bare hand because she touched other medications in the process. LPN #4 stated this was not good practice but she was nervous and should have caught herself.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 05/10/19 at 6:00 PM, revealed she would expect nurses to be more aware and not use their bare hands to touch medications. The DON stated LPN #4 should have wasted the other medications because they would be considered unclean. She stated the facility did not have a policy specifically regarding handling medications with bare hands; however, the facility follows state and federal regulations related to infection control and medication administration.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
2. Review of the facility's policy titled Handwashing/Hand Hygiene, last revised April 2019, revealed the facility considers hand hygiene the primary means to prevent the spread of infections. Staff s...
Read full inspector narrative →
2. Review of the facility's policy titled Handwashing/Hand Hygiene, last revised April 2019, revealed the facility considers hand hygiene the primary means to prevent the spread of infections. Staff soul use an alcohol-based hand rub containing at least 62% alcohol and/or concentrated foam hand sanitizer; or alternatively, soap (anti-microbial or non-antimicrobial) and water before or after assisting a resident with meals.
Observation during supper meal in the main dining room, on 05/07/19 at 4:52 PM, revealed eight (8) staff members providing meal service. Dietary Aide #2 was observed to serve a cart of desserts to residents without wearing gloves and she failed to wash or sanitize hands between each resident. She also cupped her hands over top of the dessert cups after she touched the outside of the dining cart to open and close the door. Then her left index fingernail extended downward into a dessert bowl and she served it to a resident. Further observation revealed Dietary Aide #2 left the dining room carrying a meal tray to the unit; however, when she returned to the dining room, she failed to wash/sanitize her hands and continued to pass desserts from food cart.
Interview with Dietary Aide #2, on 05/07/19 at 4:59 PM, revealed when staff provide meal service, staff should wash and/or sanitize hands after each tray given to a resident, when leaving and upon return to the dining area, and before serving meals. Dietary Aide #2 stated, I was not serving the resident's meal tray or handling the food, I was passing out the dessert cups. She revealed she failed to wash or sanitize her hands at intervals while handling food during supper meal.
Interview with the Dietary Manager, on 05/09/19 at 2:57 PM, revealed staff was required to wash or sanitize their hands in between each meal tray pass. She stated staff should not place bare hands over food containers without lids but were expected to place hands at side of the food containers. She revealed if hands cover the top of a food container and/or go inside of any open container, that food should be discarded and a new dish obtained. She further stated staff that leave the dining room during meal tray pass should wash and/or sanitize hands upon return to dining area and before providing meal service.
Based on observation, interview and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to store and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.
Observations in the kitchen on 05/07/19 revealed staff failed to ensure heads of cabbage were covered while stored in the refrigerator. In addition, observation on 05/07/19 during a supper meal revealed staff failed to wash or sanitize their hands.
Review of the facility Census and Condition, dated 05/07/19, revealed sixty-eight (68) of sixty-eight (68) residents received their meals from the kitchen.
The findings include:
1. Review of facility policy titled, Food Receiving and Storage, last revised , revealed all foods stored in the refrigerator or freezer will be covered, labeled and dated with a use by date.
Observation of the walk-in refrigerator in the kitchen on 05/07/19 at 2:03 PM, revealed three (3) heads of cabbage on top of a box, uncovered and open to air.
Interview with the Dietary Manager on 05/07/19 at 2:40 PM, revealed she expected all foods being stored in the freezers and refrigerators to be covered or stored in the appropriate box to avoid contamination.
Interview with Dietary [NAME] #1 on 05/09/19 at 3:15 PM, revealed all foods stored in the walk-in refrigerator should be covered to avoid contamination.