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** 4. Review of facility policy titled, Catheter Care, Urinary, last revised September 2014, revealed the purpose of this procedure...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. Review of facility policy titled, Catheter Care, Urinary, last revised September 2014, revealed the purpose of this procedure is to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Maintain unobstructed urine flow by checking the resident frequently to be sure he/she is not lying on the catheter and to keep the catheter and tubing free of kinks, and the urinary drainage bag must be held or positioned lower than the bladder at all times to prevent the urine in the tubing and drainage bag from flowing back into the urinary bladder. Ensure that the catheter remains secured with a leg strap to reduce friction and movement at the insertion site (Note: Catheter tubing should be strapped to the resident's inner thigh). After catheter care is provided, check drainage tubing and bag to insure that the catheter is draining properly.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #64 on 01/08/19, with diagnoses, which included Retention of Urine, Muscle Weakness, and Multiple Sclerosis. Review of the admission MDs assessment, dated 01/15/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #64's cognition as intact, with a BIMS score of fifteen (15) which indicated the resident was interviewable.
Review of Resident #64's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated 01/10/19, revealed staff are to provide urinary catheter care per facility policy. However, observations on 02/27/19 at 11:35 AM and 2:10 PM, revealed Resident #64's catheter clip was hanging near the drainage bag and the catheter tubing was not secured per facility policy.
Interview with Resident #64 on 02/27/19 at 2:25 PM, revealed having the catheter tubing secured keeps it from getting caught up in the blankets.
Interview with CNA #7 on 02/27/19 at 3:33 PM, revealed the catheter should be secured using the clip to keep the catheter from pulling. CNA #7 further stated the care plan should be followed when providing care to residents.
Interview with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) on 02/27/19 at 2:10 PM, revealed the catheter should be anchored and the clip in place to keep it from pulling. She stated she expected the aides to follow the residents care plan when providing care.
Interview with the DON, on 02/27/19 at 3:27 PM, revealed she expected staff to follow the care plans.
Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure each resident will have a person-centered comprehensive care plan implemented to meet his preferences and goals, and address the resident's medical, physical, mental and psychosocial needs for four (4) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents (Residents #9, #39, #64, and #72).
The facility care planned Resident #9 to require two (2) staff assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) to include bathing and bed mobility. However, on 02/01/19, one (1) Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), instead of two (2) as per care planned, provided Resident #9 a bed bath and the resident's legs and feet went off the bed and pulled the resident to the floor. Resident #9's fall resulted in a fractured left femur and the resident was hospitalized from [DATE] to 02/07/19. Although surgical intervention was not performed, due to the resident's clinical condition and inability to use his/her legs due to having Multiple Sclerosis, the resident's pain increased tremendously after the fall. The resident stated at rest, the pain was dull and uncomfortable and rated it at a two (2) or three (3), on a scale of one (1) to ten (10), however, on movement, the pain was intense.
In addition, staff failed to follow the care plan for Resident #72 related to providing nail care, Resident #39 related to dialysis access site assessments, and Resident #64 related to securing catheter and tubing.
The findings include:
Review of the facility's policy Comprehensive Care Plans, last revised 07/19/18, revealed a person-centered Comprehensive Care Plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychological needs is developed for each resident. The care plan will include how the facility will assist the resident to meet their needs, goals and preferences. Care plan interventions are implemented after consideration of the resident's problem areas and their causes. Interventions address the underlying source(s) of the problems area(s), rather than addressing only symptoms or triggers. The interventions will reflect action, treatment, or procedure to meet the objectives toward achieving the resident goal.
1. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #9 on 08/23/19 with diagnoses, which included Immobility Syndrome (Paraplegic); Muscle Wasting and Atrophy, Multiple Sites; Unspecified Lack of Coordination; and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment, dated 12/04/18, revealed the facility assessed Resident #9's cognition as intact with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of fifteen (15) which indicated the resident was interviewable. Further review of the Quarterly MDS revealed Resident #9 required extensive assistance of two (2) staff for bed mobility and total assistance of two (2) staff for bathing.
Review of the Comprehensive Care Plans revealed Resident #9 had a self-care deficit in activities of daily living, initiated on 08/27/18, revealed interventions for extensive assist of two (2) staff for activities of daily living (ADL's) and mobility tasks, total assist if the resident was unable to participate, date initiated 09/10/18. However, review of the facility provided Fall Investigation Report revealed Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) #1 gave the resident a bed bath without the assistance of another staff, and turned him/her to finish drying him/her when the resident's legs began to slide off the bed. CNA #1 was able to guide the resident's body off the bed onto the floor avoiding hitting his/her head on the ground. However, the fall resulted in a fractured left femur.
Interview with Resident #9 on 02/26/19 at 2:26 PM and on 02/28/19 at 11:35 AM, revealed the resident does not have use of either lower extremity due to MS. Resident #9 stated on 02/01/19, the CNA was repositioning him/her and the resident was on his/her side when his/her feet and legs began to slip off the bed and then his/her body followed; and only one (1) CNA was present. Resident #9 revealed before the fall, one (1) and sometimes two (2) staff were present when providing care. Resident #9 stated his/her pain increased tremendously after the fall. The resident stated at rest, the pain was dull and uncomfortable and rated it at a two (2) or three (3), on a scale of one (1) to ten (10), however, on movement, the pain was intense.
Interview with CNA #1 on 02/28/19 at 9:50 AM revealed she was assisting Resident #9 with bathing and dressing on 02/01/19 when the resident slipped off the bed. CNA #1 stated she was the only CNA assisting the resident at that time and she did not know the resident was care planned for two (2) assists for care and just always assisted the resident by herself. CNA #1 further stated each CNA has to complete and sign the care plan at the end of each shift indicating resident care had been provided according to the care plan.
Interview with CNA #2 on 2/28/19 at 11:50 AM and CNA #3 on 02/28/19 at 11:59 AM revealed Resident #9 required two (2) staff assists for bed mobility and bathing before the 02/01/19 fall.
Interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #1 on 02/28/19 at 1:25 PM revealed there was only one (1) CNA in the room at the time Resident #9 fell on [DATE]. RN #1 stated she did not know how much assistance the resident required according to the care plan.
2. Review of the facility policy titled, Care of Fingernails/Toenails, last revised October 2010, revealed the purposes of the procedure are to clean the nail bed, to keep nails trimmed, and to prevent infections. Nail care includes daily cleaning and regular trimming.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #72 on 02/27/18 with diagnoses, which included Idiopathic Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy. Review of the Annual MDS assessment, dated 02/06/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #72's cognition as intact with a BIMS score of fourteen (14), which indicated the resident was interviewable.
Review of Resident #72's Comprehensive Care Plans revealed Resident #72 had an activities of daily living (ADL) self-care performance deficit with an intervention for the assistance of one (1) with personal hygiene and bathing. However, observations on 02/26/29 at 11:05 AM, on 02/27/19 at 10:01 AM, and on 02/27/19 at 1:45 PM revealed Resident #72's finger nails were long, some broken, with dried brown crusty matter under each nail on both hands.
Interview with Resident #72 on 02/27/19 at 1:45 PM revealed he/she was embarrassed by the condition of his/her nails. Resident #72 stated he/she had not asked for assistance with them because his/her daughter usually takes care of them, and staff offered no nail care assistance.
Interview with CNA #2 on 02/28/19 at 11:50 AM, revealed nail care should be provided daily and as needed per care plan. CNA #2 stated she had not noticed Resident #72's fingernails being dirty or long.
Interview with RN #1 on 02/27/19 at 2:50 PM revealed Resident #72's nails should not be dirty like the resident's were. The RN stated nail care should be provided daily with ADL care, however, she had not noticed that the resident's nails were long and dirty.
3. Review of facility policy titled, End-Stage Renal Disease, Care of a Resident with, last revised September 2010, revealed residents with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) will be cared for according to currently recognized standards of care. Staff caring for residents with ESRD, including residents receiving dialysis care outside the facility, shall be trained in the care and special needs of these residents. Education and training of staff includes the care of grafts and fistulas. The resident's comprehensive care plan will reflect the resident's needs related to ESRD/Dialysis care.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #39 on 02/11/11 with diagnoses which included End Stage Renal Disease and Unspecified Sequelae of Cerebral Infarction. Review of the Annual MDS Assessment revealed the facility assessed Resident #39's cognition to be intact with a BIMS score of fifteen (15), which indicated the resident was interviewable. Additionally, the MDS indicated the resident was receiving dialysis.
Review of the Comprehensive Care Plans revealed Resident #39 needs dialysis on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, initiated 09/12/18 with an intervention to be alert to [access] site to left lower extremity for changes in skin condition, edema, bleeding, thrill, and bruit, initiated 12/18/18.
However, review of the February 2019 Medication Administration Record (MAR), Treatment Administration Record (TAR), Dialysis Communication Forms, and Nursing Progress Notes revealed the access site was checked only two (2) times for signs and symptoms of infection or a thrill or bruit.
Interview with RN #1 on 02/27/19, at 2:30 PM, revealed Resident #39 has an access device to the left groin for dialysis. The RN stated she checked the site dressing before the resident leaves for dialysis treatments and she checked for a thrill and bruit upon the resident's return to the facility, but does not document the assessments. The RN revealed there was no where to document the checks.
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** 4. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #21 on 02/18/19, with diagnoses which included Aphasia, Non-traumatic I...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #21 on 02/18/19, with diagnoses which included Aphasia, Non-traumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage, and Dysphagia. Further review revealed the admission MDS assessment had not yet been completed due to recent admission.
Review of the Nurse's Progress Notes, dated 02/19/19 at 7:17 PM, revealed Resident #21 had an unwitnessed fall and was found lying on the mat beside his/her bed. However, review of Resident #21's Comprehensive Care Plan for high risk for falls dated 12/03/18, revealed no additional interventions were put in place after the fall on 02/19/19 per facility policy.
Attempted telephone interview with LPN #2 on 02/28/19 at 11:57 AM and 2:45 PM, were unsuccessful.
Interview with Registered Nurse (RN #1) on 02/28/19 at 1:25 PM, revealed the nurses do not get in to the care plans. She stated, The unit managers, when we have one, update the care plans. RN #1 further stated that new interventions should be initiated for each fall.
Interview with RN #3 (Interdisciplinary Team {IDT} member) on 02/28/19 at approximately 12:26 PM revealed staff should discuss and find out the root cause of a fall and identify interventions and update the care plan. RN #3 stated the IDT team reviews the Incident report and if the incident report does not document the root cause or interventions are not listed then staff should follow up with nurse who completed the incident report. RN #3 stated it was the DON's or the Unit Manager's responsibility to document that missing information.
Interview with MDS Coordinator (IDT Team Member) on 02/28/19 at approximately 12:59 PM revealed the staff protocol when a resident falls is for staff to make immediate changes to the Care Plan after the resident has a fall. The MDS Coordinator stated updating the care plan was the responsibility of the nurse The MDS Coordinator stated if information was not captured then during the morning meeting staff would gather all the required information before the meeting was over and the care plan would be updated before meeting was over.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 02/28/19 at 9:59 AM, revealed when a fall occurs the nurse caring for the resident was to complete an assessment of the resident, investigate the fall, and ensure interventions were put in place to prevent further falls.
5. A written statement provided by the Director of Nursing (DON), not dated, revealed, We follow the RAI Guidelines for care planning, development, implementation, reviewing, and revising.
Review of the Resident Assessment 3.0 Users Manual, Version 1.6, October, 2018, revealed resident care plan must be reviewed and revised periodically, and the services provided or arranged must be consistent with each resident's written plan of care.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #56 on 07/26/18 with diagnoses which included Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Chronic Respiratory Failure. Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 02/04/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #56's cognition as intact with a BIMS score of fourteen (14) indicating the Resident was interviewable.
Observations on 02/26/19 at 8:13 AM, 11:39 AM, 2:23 PM, and 4:46 PM and on 02/27/19 at 8:03 AM, 8:27 AM, and 2:05 PM revealed Resident #56 resting in bed on his/her back without oxygen. Further observation revealed the nasal cannula was laying in the bed and not on the resident. In addition, interviews with LPN #1 on 02/26/19 at 4:46 PM, LPN #2 on at 5:03 PM and interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #2 on 02/28/19 at 12:32 PM revealed they were aware Resident #56 would remove his/her oxygen. However, further review of the Comprehensive Care Plan dated 03/26/18 revealed there was no documented evidence the care plan was revised to address the resident's non-compliance with wearing oxygen per RAI manual.
Interview with the MDS Coordinator on 02/27/19 at 4:51 PM, revealed she would be responsible for updating the care plan of Resident #56's refusal/behavior of removing his/her oxygen. She stated she was only made aware yesterday, and nursing should have reported it to the Director of Nursing so the care plan could be updated to reflect the resident's behavior.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), on 02/28/19 at 5:58 PM, revealed she would have expected staff to document Resident #56's refusal to wear oxygen so the behavior could be appropriately care planned.
3. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #75 on 12/28/13 with diagnoses, which included Dementia without Behaviors, Muscle Wasting and Atrophy, Multiple Sites. Review of the Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 02/11/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #75's cognition as severely impaired with a BIMS score of three (3) which indicated the resident was not interviewable.
Review of the Falls Investigation Report, dated 10/30/18, revealed there facility determined Resident #75 sustained a fall due to the resident's wheelchair brakes not locked, however, review of Resident #75's Comprehensive Care Plan at risk for falls, initiated on 05/15/18 and revised on 11/29/18, revealed the facility initiated an intervention on 10/30/18 to ensure the wheelchair brakes are locked while the resident is in bed related to resident's decreased safety awareness, remind resident. However, the facility assessed the resident had severe cognitive impairment with long-term and short-term memory loss, was not able to recall reminders or directions, and had poor safety awareness.
Review of the Falls Investigation Report revealed Resident #75 revealed the resident sustained a fall with no harm on 11/06/18 at 5:48 PM, due to the resident attempting to go to the bathroom unassisted despite clear instruction from staff to wait for assistance. However, review of Resident #75's Comprehensive Care Plans revealed no documented evidence an intervention was implemented to try to prevent further falls per facility policy.
Review of the Falls Investigation Report dated 12/27/18, and Nursing Progress Note dated 12/27/19 at 3:15 PM, revealed the facility determined Resident #75 sustained a fall with no harm in the rehab gym while attempting to self transfer from the wheelchair to rehab equipment without the wheels of the wheelchair locked. However, review of Resident #75's Fall Risk Comprehensive Care Plan revealed the intervention, previously added on 10/30/18, to ensure the wheelchair brakes were locked while resident was in bed related to the resident's decreased safety awareness, remind resident was re-dated 12/30/19 even though this fall was in rehab and not while in bed, the facility had assessed the resident's cognition as severely impaired, and the intervention was not effective as evidenced by another fall. There was no documented evidence the facility initiated a new intervention per facility policy.
Based on interview, observation, record review, review of facility policy, and review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual it was determined the facility failed to ensure five (5) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents' person-centered, comprehensive care plans were reviewed and revised (Residents #75, #24, #18, #21 and #56).
Resident #18 sustained unwitnessed falls on 07/03/18, 07/12/18, 07/16/18, 07/28/18, 08/02/18, 08/11/18, and 08/17/18; however, the facility failed to revise the care plan to address the resident's possible need for increased supervision to try to prevent further falls per facility policy. On 09/24/18, Resident #18 sustained an unwitnessed fall which resulted in an acute fracture of left hip that required surgery and hospitalization for four (4) days. The facility failed to follow facility policy and revise the care plan after the 09/24/18 fall. Further review revealed the facility failed to revise the care plan per facility policy after falls the resident also sustained on 10/01/18, 10/11/18, 11/01/18, 11/04/18, 11/10/18, 12/20/18, and 02/10/19.
Resident #75 sustained falls on 10/30/18, 11/06/18, and 12/27/18; Resident #24's sustained falls on 09/25/18, 10/18/18, and 11/25/18; and Resident #21 had a fall on 02/19/19; however, the care plans were not revised to reflect appropriate interventions to prevent future falls per facility policy.
In addition, observations revealed Resident #56 was not wearing oxygen as ordered and interviews revealed staff were aware of the resident's non-compliance with oxygen administration; however, the facility failed to review and revise Resident #56's Care Plan to address the resident's non-compliance per RAI manual.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled, Falls and Fall Risk, Managing, last revised December, 2007, revealed if falling recurs despite initial interventions, staff will implement additional or different interventions, or indicate why the current approach remains relevant.
1. Record review revealed the facility re-admitted Resident #18 on 09/28/18 with diagnoses which included Fracture of left Femur, Muscle Weakness, Unspecified Abnormalities of gait and Mobility, History of Falling, Heart failure, Major depressive Disorder and Unspecified macular Degeneration. Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 12/21/18, revealed the facility assessed the resident's Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score to be a nine (9), which indicated he/she was interviewable.
Review of Facility Fall Incident Reports revealed Resident #18 had unwitnessed falls on 07/03/18, 07/12/18, 07/16/18, 07/28/18, 08/02/18, 08/11/18, and 08/17/18. The resident was found sitting on floor, on mat next to bed, in bathroom on floor, found scooting across mat. found on floor between wheelchair and chair, and found on floor at bathroom entrance with no injuries identified except on 08/17/18 when the resident was identified to have a skin tear. Review of the Comprehensive Care Plan dated 06/07/16 revealed interventions put in place after the falls for a medication review, labs ordered, blood pressure checked hourly, environmental review, urine analysis (UA) ordered, x-rays ordered, referral to therapy, remind resident to ask for assistance, and reorient resident to surroundings. However, there were no revisions to the care plan to address the resident's possible need for increased supervision related to the resident falling in his/her room on numerous occasions due to ambulating without assistance per facility policy.
Review of a Nursing Progress Note, dated 9/24/18 at approximately 11:20 AM revealed Resident #18 had another unwitnessed fall and was discovered next to bed, sitting on mat, with a large bow above right knee near femur that was elevated and painful to touch. Further review revealed the resident's was sent to ER.
Review of the Hospital Discharge summary, dated [DATE], revealed Resident #18 was diagnosed with an acute fracture of distal left femoral diaphysis (left upper leg) and a surgery was conducted on 09/25/18. Review of Resident #18's September and October 2018 Medication Administration Record (MAR's) reports revealed the resident required four (4) doses of pain medication during the entire month of September prior to the femur injury that occurred on 09/24/18; however, required pain medication daily for seven (7) days after being readmitted to the facility on [DATE].
Further review of the Comprehensive Care Plan dated dated 06/07/16 and 04/30/18 revealed no intervention were implemented to address the fall that occurred on 09/24/18 per facility policy.
Further review of facility Incident Reports revealed Resident #18 sustained further unwitnessed falls in the facility that occurred on 10/01/18, 10/11/18, 11/01/18, 11/04/18, 11/10/18, 12/20/18, and 02/10/19 However, further review of the Comprehensive Care Plan dated 06/07/16 and 04/30/18 revealed there were no interventions put in place on 10/01/18, 10/11/18, 11/01/18, 11/04/18, 11/10/18, 12/20/18 and on 02/10/19; per facility policy.
2. Record review revealed the facility re-admitted Resident #24 on 01/15/19 with diagnoses which included Hepatic failure, Cognitive Communication deficit, Difficulty in Walking, Muscle Weakness, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 12/27/18, revealed the facility assessed the resident's BIMS Score to be a fifteen (15), which indicated he/she was interviewable.
Review of facility Fall Incident/Investigation Report dated 09/25/18 revealed Resident #24 was walking in his/her room and fell beside the bed, with no injury was noted. The report revealed the resident was wearing fuzzy socks at time of fall.
Review of the Fall Incident Report dated 10/18/18 revealed Resident #24 was found in his/her bathroom floor, and the resident said he/she was weak and sat down on floor.
Review of the Fall Incident Report dated 11/25/18 revealed the nurse heard Resident #24 yelling help, and found the resident on the floor face down at foot of bed with one sock on and one off. Resident #24 stated he/she was trying to put socks on and slid off bed onto floor face down.
However, review of the Comprehensive Care Plan for Falls Risk, dated 09/22/18, revealed no additional or different interventions were implemented after the 09/25/18, 10/08/18, and 11/25/18 falls to try to prevent future falls per facility policy.
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 re-admitted Resident #18 on 09/28/18 with diagnoses which included Fracture of left Femur...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Record review revealed the facility re-admitted Resident #18 on 09/28/18 with diagnoses which included Fracture of left Femur, Muscle Weakness, Unspecified Abnormalities of gait and mobility, History of Falling, Heart Failure, Major Depressive Disorder and Unspecified Macular Degeneration. Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 12/21/18, revealed the facility assessed Resident #18's cognition as moderately impaired with a BIMS score of nine (9), which indicated the resident was interviewable. Further review of the MDS assessment revealed transfer only occurred once or twice during the seven (7) day look back period, walk in room and in corridor did not occur at all, and locomotion on and off the unit only occurred once or twice during the seven (7) day look back period.
Review of the Comprehensive Care Plan, Falls Risk, dated 04/30/18, revealed the resident was at risk for injury related to falls due to a history of multiple falls and at risk for falls due to chronically impaired strength, cognitive deficits, use of antidepressant medication and attempts self-transfer. Further review revealed the only intervention in place was to toilet resident upon rising, after meals, at bedtime and as needed.
Review of Facility Fall Incident Reports revealed Resident #18 had unwitnessed falls on 07/03/18, 07/12/18, 07/16/18, 07/28/18, 08/02/18, 08/11/18, and 08/17/18. The resident was found sitting on floor, on mat next to bed, in bathroom on floor, found scooting across mat. found on floor between wheelchair and chair, and found on floor at bathroom entrance with no injuries identified except on 08/17/18 when the resident was identified to have a skin tear. However, further review of the report revealed there was no documented evidence the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse and/or the Department Director or Supervisor determined any corrective action to try to prevent future falls per facility policy and protocol.
Further review of the Comprehensive Care Plan dated 06/07/16 for the falls that occurred on 07/03/18, 07/12/18, 07/16/18, 07/28/18, 08/02/18, 08/11/18, and 08/17/18 revealed interventions put in place after the falls for a medication review, labs ordered, blood pressure checked hourly, environmental review, urine analysis (UA) ordered, x-rays ordered, referral to therapy, remind resident to ask for assistance, and reorient resident to surroundings. However, there were no interventions implemented to address the resident's possible need for increased supervision related to the resident falling in his/her room on numerous occasions due to ambulating without assistance.
In addition, review of facility Falls Risk Assessments revealed the facility had not completed any falls risk assessments for Resident #18 after any of the falls that occurred per facility protocol.
Review of a Nursing Progress Note, dated 9/24/18 at approximately 11:20 AM revealed Resident #18 had another unwitnessed fall and was discovered next to bed, sitting on mat, with a large bow above right knee near femur that was elevated and painful to touch. Further review revealed the resident's vital signs were checked, family and physician notified, and Resident #18 was sent to ER.
Review of the Hospital Discharge summary, dated [DATE], revealed Resident #18 was diagnosed with an acute fracture of distal left femoral diaphysis (left upper leg) and an surgery was conducted on 09/25/18. Further review revealed during postoperative course the resident had a change in mental status, and a MRI brain scan revealed small acute infarcts of bilateral occipital lobes with no further action taken due to risk of side effect/benefit ratio was not favorable.
Review of Resident #18's September and October 2018 Medication Administration Record (MAR's) reports revealed the resident required four (4) doses of pain medication during the entire month of September prior to the femur injury that occurred on 09/24/18. Further review revealed Resident #18 required pain medication daily for seven (7) days after being readmitted to the facility on [DATE].
Review of the facility Incident Reports for Resident #18 revealed no incident/investigation Report was completed for the fall that occurred on 09/24/18 that resulted in Resident #18 sustaining a left femur fracture per facility protocol.
Further review of the Comprehensive Care Plan dated 04/30/18 revealed no intervention was implemented to address the fall that occurred on 09/24/18 per facility policy and protocol.
Further review of facility Incident Reports revealed Resident #18 sustained further unwitnessed falls in the facility that occurred on 10/01/18, 10/11/18, 10/25/18, 11/01/18, 11/04/18, 11/09/18, 11/10/18, 12/20/18, 12/24/18, 12/29/18, 12/30/18, 01/12/19, 01/28/19, 01/10/19, and 02/20/19. The resident was found sitting on mat next to bed, found on floor in bedroom, found on floor in bathroom, found on floor in bathroom on coccyx with left arm on bar and right hand pulling emergency light, found on floor next to bed, found on floor in front of bathroom door at 5:30 AM, found on floor in another resident's bathroom yelling out for help, found sitting upright on floor beside wheelchair next to bed, and found lying on back on floor next to bed, with no injuries identified except on 10/01/18 and 10/25/18 when the resident was identified to have a skin tear. However, further review of the reports revealed there was no documented evidence the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse and/or the Department Director or Supervisor determined any corrective action to try to prevent future falls per facility policy and protocol.
Review of Nurse's Progress Note, dated 12/02/18 at 3:27 PM revealed risk management showed Resident #18 had falls that occurred in facility 11/26/18; however, there was no Fall Incident report completed per facility policy.
Further review of the Comprehensive Care Plan dated 04/30/18 revealed there were no interventions put in place or any documentation that a current intervention remained relevant for the falls that occurred on 10/01/18 and 10/11/18 per facility policy. Further review of the care plan revealed an intervention was put in place for the fall that occurred on 10/25/18 which was a bed and chair alarm to address the resident's getting up without assistance from staff. However, further review of the care plan revealed there was no interventions put in place or any documentation that a current intervention remained relevant for the falls that occurred on 11/01/18, 11/04/18, 11/10/18, and 12/20/18 and on 02/10/19; per facility policy.
Interview with RN #1 on 02/28/19 at 1:25 PM, revealed the nurses do not get in to the care plans. She stated, The Unit Managers, when we have one, update the care plans. RN #1 further stated that new interventions should be initiated for each fall.
Interview (Post Survey) with MDS Coordinator on 03/19/19 at approximately 9:58 AM revealed she was not present during the morning meetings when Resident #18's falls were discussed prior to December 2018. However, the MDS Coordinator was unable to provide any information on the discussions in the morning meetings related to falls that occurred in December 2018 and after. The MDS Coordinator stated she was not sure if the root cause was identified in any of the falls and what if any, discussion there was related to assessing current or new interventions because she did not have the notes and she was not certain who would have those notes.
Interview with the DON (IDT member) on 02/28/19 at 9:59 AM, revealed no incident/investigation report was completed for Resident #18's fall that occurred on 09/24/18 that resulted in a serious injury. The DON stated Resident #18 was transported to the hospital on [DATE] and admitted and only a progress note was completed. The DON stated there was no documentation to show that staff tried to identify the root cause of that fall, access if any interventions in place were effective, or if new interventions needed to be put in place to prevent any future falls.
Interview (Post Survey) with DON on 03/19/19 at approximately 3:58 PM revealed due to system conversion in May 2018 and ongoing issues with staff's ability to input data and MDS staff turnaround there were two ongoing Care Plans for Resident #18 that staff would make revisions to. The DON stated the revisions made in July and August 2018 to the older care plan were not ongoing revisions and were in place to address those specific falls that occurred during that time.
3. Record review revealed the facility re-admitted Resident #24 on 04/13/18 with diagnoses which included Hepatic failure, Cognitive Communication deficit, Difficulty in Walking, Muscle Weakness, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 12/27/18, revealed the facility assessed Resident #24's cognition as intact with a BIMS score of fifteen (15), which indicated the resident was interviewable.
Review of the Comprehensive Care Plan, Falls Risk, dated 04/30/18, revealed Resident #24 was at risk for injury related to falls due to a history of multiple falls. Further review of the care plan revealed Interventions for staff to anticipate and meet resident's needs, keep resident's call light within reach and encourage resident to use for assistance as needed, promptly respond to all resident requests, educate resident/family members about safety reminders and what to do if a fall occurs, ensure resident is wearing appropriate footwear (tennis shoes) during the day, follow facility fall protocol, and PT to evaluate and treat as ordered.
Review of facility Fall Incident/Investigation Report dated 09/25/18 revealed Resident #24 was walking in his/her room and fell beside the bed, with no injury was noted. The report revealed the resident was wearing fuzzy socks at time of fall.
Review of the Fall Incident Report dated 10/18/18 revealed Resident #24 was found in his/her bathroom floor, and the resident said he/she was weak and sat down on floor.
Review of the Fall Incident Report dated 11/25/18 revealed the nurse heard Resident #24 yelling help, and found the resident on the floor face down at foot of bed with one sock on and one off. Resident #24 stated he/she was trying to put socks on and slid off bed onto floor face down.
Further review of all three Fall Incident reports, dated 09/25/19, 10/18/19, and 11/25/19, revealed there was no documented evidence the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse and/or the Department Director or Supervisor determined any corrective action to try to prevent future falls per facility policy and facility protocol.
Review of the Comprehensive Care Plan for Falls Risk, dated 09/22/18, revealed no additional or different intervention was implemented or any documentation that a current intervention remained relevant after the 09/25/18, 10/08/18, and 11/25/18 falls to try to prevent future falls per facility policy and protocol.
Review of a Fall Incident Report dated 12/07/18 revealed Resident #24 was found on bathroom floor, sitting on buttocks up against the wall with legs in front of him/her; and, determined the resident lost his/her balance, Further review revealed the staff educated resident on calling for assistance when going to bathroom due to resident being noncompliant with using rollator when ambulating.
Review of the Comprehensive Care Plan for Falls Risk, dated 09/22/18, revealed the care plan was not updated with an intervention after the fall on 12/07/18 until 12/12/18 (five {5} days later) with an intervention to educate resident on using rollator when using restroom and to use seat if he/she becomes weak.
Review of a Fall Incident Report dated 02/15/19 revealed the nurse responded to Resident #24's call light and Resident #24 reported he/she fell down in bathroom because he/she lost his/her balance while trying to put on briefs. The report revealed Resident #24 stated he/she got up on his/her own from the fall but had bumped head when he/she fell. However, further review of the report revealed there was no documented evidence the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse and/or the Department Director or Supervisor determined any corrective action to try to prevent future falls per facility policy and protocol.
Review of the Comprehensive Care Plan for Falls Risk, dated 09/22/18, revealed the care plan was not updated until 02/18/19 (three {3} days later) with an intervention to add non-skid strips in Resident #24's bathroom.
4. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #75 on 12/28/13 with diagnoses, which included Dementia without Behaviors, Muscle Wasting and Atrophy, Multiple Sites. Review of the Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 02/11/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #75's cognition as severely impaired with a BIMS score of three (3) which indicated the resident was not interviewable. Further review of the Quarterly MDS revealed Resident #75 required extensive assistance of two (2) staff with bed mobility and limited assistance with two (2) staff for transfers. Additionally, the Quarterly MDS revealed the resident's balance during transfers and walking was not steady, and the resident was able to stabilize with human assistance. Resident #75 was mobile via wheelchair with extensive assistance and was non-ambulatory.
Review of Resident #75's Comprehensive Care Plan, initiated on 05/15/18 and revised on 11/29/18, revealed Resident #75 was at risk for falls related to impaired mobility, strength, balance, endurance due to disease processes, recent falls and cognitive deficits. Further review of the care plan revealed interventions to keep the resident's wheelchair at bedside.
Review of the Falls Incident/Investigation Report, dated 10/30/18 at 3:39 PM revealed Resident #75 was yelling out from the room help me! and upon entry to the room, the resident was on the floor lying on his/her back and when asked what happened, the resident was not able to tell the nurse. The resident's wheelchair was noted further away than normal, and the wheelchair brakes were not locked. The resident was assessed to be free from injuries. Further review of there report revealed neurological checks were initiated due to fall being unwitnessed; and, the immediate action was to assess and assist the resident up in the wheelchair and take to activities. However, there was no documented evidence the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse and/or the Department Director or Supervisor determined any corrective action to try to prevent future falls per facility policy and protocol.
Further review of Resident #75's Comprehensive Care Plan for risk for falls, initiated on 05/15/18 and revised on 11/29/18, revealed an intervention, dated 10/30/18, to ensure the wheelchair brakes were locked while the resident was in bed related to the resident's decreased safety awareness and to remind resident to ensure locked even though the facility had assessed the resident's cognition as severely impaired.
Further record review revealed there was no documented evidence a Fall Risk Assessment was completed immediately after the 10/30/18 fall per the facility protocol.
Review of the Nurse's Progress Note dated 11/06/18 at 11:00 AM, revealed Resident #75 had an unwitnessed fall with injury in the assigned bathroom, and the nurse assisted the resident to wheelchair. The note revealed the resident complained of pain at a ten (10) (on a pain scale of one {1} to ten {10}) and had a reddened area with multiple abrasions to the forehead. The Nurse Practitioner was notified with orders for Computed Topography (CT) of the head and evaluation received. The Note stated the resident was sent to the emergency room at 11:37 AM. Review of the CT scan report, dated 11/06/18, revealed a moderate size scalp hematoma over the anterior midline frontal bone with no acute skull fracture or intracranial hemorrhage identified. Further review of the Progress Notes revealed the resident returned to the facility on [DATE] at 5:34 PM.
Review of a Falls Incident/Investigation Report revealed Resident #75 sustained a fall on 11/06/18 at 5:48 PM, when the resident attempted to go to the bathroom unassisted despite clear instruction from staff to wait for assistance. The resident struck his/her forehead during the fall and a silver dollar size bump was noted on the forehead, with no bleeding. Further review of the report revealed the immediate action taken was to send the resident to the emergency room. However, there was no documented evidence the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse and/or the Department Director or Supervisor determined any corrective action put in place to try to prevent future falls per facility policy and protocol.
Additional record review revealed a Fall Risk Assessment was not completed immediately after the 11/06/18 fall per facility protocol. However, a fall risk assessment was completed on 11/26/18 and revealed a fall risk score of fifty (50) which indicated the resident was at high risk.
Further review of Resident #75's Comprehensive Care Plan for at risk for falls revealed no additional or different intervention was implemented or any documentation that a current intervention remained relevant after the 11/06/18 fall to try to prevent future falls per facility policy and protocol.
Review of the Falls Investigation Report dated 12/27/18, revealed Resident #75 sustained a witnessed fall in the rehabilitation gym at 3:04 PM during physical therapy. Further review of the investigation report revealed the immediate action for the 12/27/18 fall was to check the resident's vital signs and notify the Nurse Practitioner and the resident's daughter. However, there was no documented evidence the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse and/or the Department Director or Supervisor determined any corrective action to try to prevent future falls per facility policy and facility protocol.
Review of the Nurse's Progress Note, dated 12/27/18 at 3:15 PM, revealed Resident #75 had fallen in the rehab gym while attempting to self transfer from the wheelchair to rehab equipment without the wheels of the wheelchair locked. The fall was witnessed and there were no injuries.
Review of Resident #75's Fall Risk Comprehensive Care Plan revealed the intervention, previously added on 10/30/18, to ensure the wheelchair brakes were locked while resident was in bed related to the resident's decreased safety awareness, remind resident, was re-dated 12/30/19 even though this fall was in rehab and not while in bed, the facility had assessed the resident's cognition as severely impaired, and the intervention was not effective as evidenced by another fall.
Further record review revealed a Fall Risk Assessment was not immediately completed per facility protocol. However, a Fall Risk Assessment was completed on 12/30/18 with a score of seventy-five (75), indicating the resident was a high risk for falls.
5. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #21 on 02/18/19, with diagnoses which included Aphasia, Nontraumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage, and Dysphagia. Record review revealed the admission MDS assessment, had not yet been completed due to recent admission.
Review of Resident #21's Comprehensive Care Plan dated 12/03/18, revealed the resident was high risk for falls related to paralysis and unaware of safety needs. Interventions date initiated 12/03/18, included anticipate and meet the resident's needs, follow facility fall protocol, and physical therapy to evaluate and treat as ordered
Review of the Nurse's Progress Notes by LPN #2, dated 02/19/19 at 7:17 PM, revealed Resident #56 had an unwitnessed fall and was found lying on the mat beside his/her bed. Further review revealed two staff members assisted the resident with the use of a lift out of the floor and back to bed, with no injury noted and neurological assessments initiated. The facility was unable to provide any documented evidence the fall investigation was completed to determine the root cause of the fall and any action was taken to try to prevent future falls.
Further review of the care plan revealed no additional interventions were put in place after the fall on 02/19/19.
Attempted telephone interview with LPN #2 on 02/28/19 at 11:57 AM and 2:45 PM, were unsuccessful.
Interview with RN #1 on 02/28/19 at 1:25 PM, revealed the nurses do not get in to the care plans. She stated, The Unit Managers, when we have one, update the care plans. RN #1 stated they did not have a Unit Manager at this time and new interventions should be initiated for each fall.
Interview with RN #3 (IDT member) on 02/28/19 at approximately 12:26 PM revealed facility protocol when a resident falls was to assess the resident, get vitals, notify the physician and family, complete a post falls assessment, do Neurological checks if a head injury is suspected or if staff were unsure if head injury occurred, report to fall to the DON, discuss and find out the root cause of the fall and identify interventions, and complete a progress note, falls assessment, and an incident report. RN #3 stated staff then take the incident report to morning meetings, review the care plan, make sure current interventions are in place, and monitor resident for three (3) days, and complete a falls follow-up after three (3) days. RN #3 revealed the resident name goes on the white board after the fall is discussed in the first (1st) morning meeting post fall and the name in not erased until after three (3) days passes and there are no additional concerns. RN #3 stated IDT reviews the Incident report and if the incident report does not document the root cause or interventions are not listed then staff will follow up with nurse who completed the incident report. She stated then it was the DON's or the Unit Manager's responsibility to document that missing information.
Interview with the MDS Coordinator (IDT member) on 02/28/19 at approximately 12:59 PM revealed facility protocol when a resident falls was for staff to take vital signs, assess the resident, assess for pain, call the physician and the family and notify the DON. The MDS Coordinator stated staff should make immediate changes to the care plan. The MDS Coordinator revealed updating the care plan was the responsibility of the nurse completing the incident/investigation report. She stated the nurse should assess what interventions needed to be put in place, and evaluate the resident, medications, any change in the residents behavior, antibiotics; then document that information in the progress notes or on the assessment. The MDS Coordinator stated if information was not captured, staff would gather the required information during the morning meeting and the Care plan would be updated before meeting was over.
Further interview with the DON (IDT member) on 02/28/19 at 9:59 AM, revealed when a fall occurs, the CNA should notify the nurse, and the nurse caring for the resident should complete an assessment of the resident. The DON stated the nurse should investigate the fall, ensure an intervention was implemented. She revealed the nurse should document and educate the staff, notify the physician and family, and initiate the incident report. The DON further stated with every fall, a root cause should be determined. She stated the morning after the fall, the IDT should discuss the fall and review actions taken. She also stated a fall assessment should be completed on admission, with any new fall, quarterly and annually or with any significant change in condition.
Interview (Post Survey) with DON on 03/19/19 at approximately 3:58 PM revealed all nurses can make revisions to care plans and it is not necessarily the job of the Unit Managers. The DON revealed there was a several month period when there was not a Unit Manager in that position. The DON further revealed it was her opinion that staff followed fall protocol even though there was no documentation to show that root cause analysis was completed on falls or that interventions were being assessed for effectiveness or that new interventions were being identified.
Based on observation, interview, record review and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure five (5) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents received adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents (Residents #9, #18, #21, #24, and #75). Two of the five residents (Residents #9 and #18) sustained injury.
The facility assessed and care planned Resident #9 at risk for falls and required two (2) staff to provide assistance with bed bath and bed mobility. However, on 02/01/19, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #1 failed to follow the care plan when he/she provided bathing care and assisted with bed mobility alone. Resident #9 fell from the bed and sustained a fractured left femur. Surgical intervention was not performed due to the resident's condition; however, the resident was hospitalization from 02/01/19 to 02/07/19. In addition, Resident #9 had an increase in pain and required an increase in pain medication.
Review of the Falls Investigation Reports revealed Resident #18 sustained thirty (30) falls at the facility from 07/03/18-02/05/19. However, there was no documented evidence the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse and/or the Department Director or Supervisor determined any corrective action to try to prevent future falls and revised the care plan to address the residents' need for increased supervision due to the numerous unwitnessed falls, per facility policy and interviews with Interdisciplinary Team {IDT} members related to the facility's falls protocol/process. In addition, staff failed to conduct Fall Risks assessments after each fall per facility protocol. Resident #18 sustained a left femur fracture that required surgical repair and he/she was hospitalized for four (4) days after a fall that occurred in the facility on 09/24/18.
In addition, review of the Fall Investigation Reports revealed Resident #24 sustained falls on 09/25/18, 10/08/18, 11/25/18, 11/26/18 and 12/07/18; Resident #75 sustained falls on 10/30/18, 11/06/18, and 12/27/18; and Resident #21 sustained a fall on 02/19/19. However, the facility failed to conduct fall risks assessments and identify appropriate interventions to prevent future falls per facility policy and protocol.
The findings include:
Review of the facility's policy Falls and Fall Risk, Managing, revised December, 2007, revealed based on previous evaluations and current data, the staff will identify interventions related to the resident's specific risks and causes to try to prevent the resident from falling and to try to minimize complications from falling. The staff, with input of the Attending Physician, will identify appropriate interventions to reduce the risk of falls. If falling recurs despite initial interventions, staff will implement additional or different interventions, or indicate why the current approach remains relevant. In conjunction with the Attending Physician, staff will identify and implement relevant interventions to try to minimize serious consequences of falling.
Review of the facility's policy titled, Accidents and Incidents - Investigating and Reporting, last revised July 2017, revealed all accidents or incidents involving residents, employees, visitors, vendors, etc., occurring on our premises shall be investigated and reported to the Administrator. The Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse and/or the Department Director or Supervisor shall promptly initiate and document investigation of the accident or incident. Any corrective action taken shall be included on the Report of Incident/Accident form.
1. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #9 on 08/23/18 with diagnoses, which included Immobility Syndrome (Paraplegic); Muscle Wasting and Atrophy, Multiple Sites; Unspecified Lack of Coordination; and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Review of the Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 12/04/18, revealed the facility assessed Resident #9's cognition as intact with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of fifteen (15) indicating the resident was interviewable. Further review of the Quarterly MDS revealed Resident #9 required extensive assistance of two (2) staff for bed mobility and total assistance of two (2) staff for bathing.
Review of the Comprehensive Care Plan for at risk for falls related to impaired mobility/strength/sensation due to MS, recent left femur fracture, impaired range of motion, pain, muscle spasms, and use of psychotropic and opioid medications, created on 08/27/18 revealed to review information from past falls and attempt to determine cause of falls, record possible root causes, alter/remove any potential causes if possible, and educate resident, family, caregivers, interdisciplinary team as to causes.
Review of the Comprehensive Care Plans revealed Resident #9 had a self-care deficit in activities of daily living except eating related to impaired mobility/strength/ endurance/ due to MS, initiated on 08/27/18. Further review of the care plan revealed Interventions to provide extensive assist of two (2) staff for activities of daily living and mobility tasks, total assist if the resident was unable to participate, date initiated 09/10/18.
Review of a Fall Incident/Investigation Report revealed Resident #9 sustained a fall on 02/01/19 at 3:19 PM with no injuries. Further review of the report revealed CNA #1 reported to Registered Nurse (RN) #1 that she was giving the resident a bed bath and turned him/her to finish drying him/her when the resident's legs began to slide off the bed. CNA #1 was able to guide the resident's body off the bed onto the floor avoiding hitting his/her head on the ground. Further review revealed the immediate intervention was vitals and assessment done prior to moving the resident back to bed.
Review of the Nurse's Progress Notes dated 02/01/19 at 3:57 PM, revealed the resident had a fall with the same description verbatim as the 02/01/19 Fall Investigation Report and also revealed upon assessment, the resident stated he/she was fine, nothing hurt. Further review of the note revealed the resident was unable to move his/her lower half related to MS and the resident was assisted to bed with a lift. The Nurse Practitioner and Power of Attorney were notified of the fall and the mobile x-ray company was notified for STAT x-rays. Further review of the Nurse's Progress Notes revealed a note dated 02/01/19 at 4:10 PM that was a duplicate entry of the 3:57 PM note and there was no further documentation about the resident until 02/06/19 at 1:44 PM which revealed the resident was in the hospital. Further review of the Nurse's Progress Notes revealed there was no documented evidence as to when and why the resident went to the hospital or how he/she was transported.
Review of the Physician's Order Sheet for February, 2019, revealed an order dated 02/01/19 for STAT (immediately) x-rays to bilateral hips and STAT x-rays to bilateral femurs two (2) views related to a fall.
Review of the x-ray results dated 02/01/19 at 6:45 PM, revealed x-rays were completed for bilateral hips and pelvis, which indicated an acute or subacute fracture of the left hip.
Review of the Hospital Physician's Discharge summary dated [DATE], revealed Resident #9 was admitted to the hospital on [DATE] with diagnoses, which included Closed Fracture of Lateral Condyle of Left Femur with no surgical intervention. The resident was discharged back to the facility on [DATE].
Review of the Physician's Orders for February, 2019, revealed orders for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen tablet 10-325, give one (1) tablet by mouth every six (6) hours as needed for moderate pain, and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen tablet 10-325, give two (2) tablets by mouth every six (6) hours as needed for severe pain; initiated on 02/07/19, the day Resident #9 returned from the hospital.
Review of the January 2019 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed Resident #9 required Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 10-325 for moderate pain twenty-one (21)
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 facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity and care for each resident in an en...
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Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity and care for each resident in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life for two (2) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents (Resident #2 and #76).
Observation on 02/26/19, revealed four (4) residents were served lunch, while two (2) residents at the table were served twelve (12) minutes later. Further observation revealed staff assisting residents with meal service left domed plate covers turned upside down beside the trays, which staff utilized to store plastic and paper waste. In addition, staff left paper and plastic waste on the dining trays during meal service.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled, Resident Rights, last revised December 2016, revealed Federal and State laws guarantee certain basic rights to all residents of the facility and those rights include the resident's right to a dignified existence, to be treated with respect, kindness, and dignity. In addition, staff will have appropriate in-service training on resident rights prior to having direct-care responsibilities for residents.
Observation on 02/26/19 at 11:50 AM, in the dining area near the 100 Hall nurses station, staff were assisting Resident's #2 and #76 with dining. Staff turned the domed plate covers upside down on the table, and used the covers to store wrappers and trash during the meal service. In addition, further observation revealed staff served Resident #2 his/her meal tray twelve (12) minutes after the other residents were served.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #2 on 05/29/18 with diagnoses, which included Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis Following Cerebral Infarction Affecting Unspecified Side. Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 11/13/18, revealed the facility assessed Resident #2's cognition as intact with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of fifteen (15) which indicated the resident was interviewable.
Interview with Resident #2 on 02/26/19 at 2:15 PM, revealed he/she would have appreciated getting his/her meal at the same time as others because when you are hungry it is hard to watch someone else eat. Resident #2 stated leaving the dome plates with trash in them on table was a distraction and takes up too much space on the table.
Record review revealed the facility readmitted Resident #76 on 02/01/19 with diagnoses, which included Coronary Artery Disease and Alzheimer's Disease. Review of the admission MDS assessment, dated 01/15/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #76's cognition as severely impaired with the BIMS coded as ninety-nine (99), which indicated the resident was not interviewable.
Interview with Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #6, on 02/26/19 at 12:15 PM, revealed staff should remove the domed plate covers from the tray, discard trash or wrappers, and not leave them on the tray or table. CNA #6 stated it was a dignity issue to leave the domed plate covers, paper, and plastic waste on the tables during meal service. CNA #6 revealed staff do their best to serve all residents sitting together at the same time and the facility provided her training on assisting residents with dining during orientation.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), on 02/28/19 at 5:58 PM, revealed she expected staff to maintain a homelike environment for the residents by removing the domed plate covers and trash off the tables and trays. The DON stated she expected staff to make all efforts to serve meal trays to residents sitting together at the same time.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0559
(Tag F0559)
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 ensure t...
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**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 ensure the residents or responsible party received written notice, including the reason for the change, before the resident's room or roommate in the facility is changed for one (1) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents (Resident #31).
The Social Worker failed to notify Resident #31's responsible party (brother), of a room change on 02/22/19 per facility policy.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled, Room Change/Roommate Assignment, last revised May 2017, revealed the facility reserves the right to make resident room changes or roommate assignments when the facility deems it necessary or when the resident requests the change. Prior to changing a room or roommate assignment, all parties involved in the change/assignment (residents and their representatives) will be given an advanced notice of such change. Unless medically necessary or for the safety and well-being of the resident(s), a resident will be provided with an advanced notice of the room change. Such notice will include the reason(s) why the move is recommended. Documentation of a room change is recorded in the resident's medical record.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #31 on 08/02/18 with diagnosis of Spastic Hemiplegia Affecting Unspecified Side, Encephalopathy, and Cerebral Aneurysm. Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 01/08/19, revealed the facility was unable to assess the resident's cognition due resident was rarely understood. Record review revealed Resident #31's responsible party was his/her brother.
Observation on 02/26/19 at 7:55 AM, revealed Resident #31 was not in room [ROOM NUMBER]-B as listed in the computer program. Review of the facility provided Bed Listing revealed Resident #31 had been moved to room [ROOM NUMBER]-A.
Interview with the Social Services Director (SSD) on 02/27/19 at 10:02 AM, revealed Resident #31 had a room change on 02/22/19 and she contacted the resident's daughter about a room change via telephone. She stated she failed to document the conversation and should have done so.
Interview with Resident #31's Responsible Party (brother) on 02/28/19 at 12:03 PM revealed he was the responsible party, and the facility had not contacted him about a room change for Resident #31.
Further Interview with the SSD on 02/28/19 at 3:30 PM, revealed she was mistaken and had not called Resident #31's responsible party, but had called the daughter instead, about the room change. She stated she also had not mailed notification of the room change to Resident #31's responsible party. The Social Services Director revealed it was facility policy to notify the appropriate parties involved of the room changes.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 02/28/19 at 5:58 PM, revealed she expected resident's responsible parties be made aware of room changes per facility policy. She further stated Resident #31's daughter visits more frequently than the resident's brother and that is why the facility notified her of the room change. The DON additionally stated she would expect the room change to be and notifications to be documented in the medical record timely.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
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 notify one (1) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents' physician when there was an accident invo...
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Based on interview, record review and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to notify one (1) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents' physician when there was an accident involving the resident (Resident #21).
Resident #21 sustained a fall on 02/19/19; however, there was no documented evidence the facility notified the resident's physician of the fall within twenty-four (24) hours of the fall per facility policy.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled, Change in a Resident's Condition or Status, last revised December 2016, revealed the nurse will notify the resident's Attending Physician or physician on call when there has been an accident or incident involving the resident. Except, in medical emergencies, notifications will be made within twenty-four (24) hours of a change occurring in the resident's medical/mental condition or status.
Review of the facility policy titled, Accidents and Incidents - Investigating and Reporting, last revised July 2017, revealed all accidents or incidents involving residents, employees, visitors, vendors, etc., occurring on our premises shall be investigated and reported to the Administrator. The Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse and/or the department director or supervisor shall promptly initiate and document investigation of the accident or incident. The time the injured person's Attending Physician was notified, as well as the time the physician responded and his or her instructions should be included on the Incident/Accident form.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #21 on 02/18/19, with diagnoses, which included Aphasia, Non-traumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage, and Dysphagia. Record review revealed the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, had not yet been completed due to recent admission.
Review of Nurse's Notes dated 02/19/19, revealed Resident #21's sustained a fall on 02/19/19 at 5:45 PM. Further review of the notes revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2 notified Resident #21's spouse of the fall on 02/19/19; however, there was no documented evidence the resident's physician was notified of the fall.
Attempted telephone interview with LPN #2 on 02/28/19 at 11:57 AM and 2:45 PM, were unsuccessful.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 02/28/19 at 9:59 AM, revealed when a fall occurs, the nurse caring for the resident should complete an assessment of the resident, investigate the fall, assure interventions are in place; and, if necessary, fix the problem immediately. She stated in addition, the nurse should document and educate the staff, notify the physician and family, and initiate the incident report. The DON further stated she would expect staff to document physician notifications in the resident's medical record.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure one (1) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents' right to privacy was honored (...
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Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure one (1) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents' right to privacy was honored (Resident #21).
Staff were observed to walk by Resident #21's room while he/she was lying in bed, door open, with his/her shirt pulled up exposing his/her abdomen and incontinent brief; however, the staff failed to assist Resident #21 in covering him/herself up to ensure the resident's privacy per facility policy.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy, Resident Rights, last revised December 2016, revealed Federal and State laws guarantee certain basic rights to all residents of the facility and those rights include the resident's right to a dignified existence, to be treated with respect, kindness, and dignity, and the right to privacy and confidentiality. In addition, staff will have appropriate in-service training on resident rights prior to having direct-care responsibilities for residents.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #21 on 02/18/19, with diagnoses which included Aphasia, Non-traumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage, and Dysphagia. Record review revealed the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, had not yet been completed due to recent admission.
Observations on 02/27/19 at 8:04 AM and 8:26 AM, revealed Resident #21 resting in bed, door open, with his/her shirt pulled up, abdomen exposed, and incontinent brief. Continued observation revealed one (1) dietary aide passed by the resident's room delivering a tray and two (2) additional staff members passed by, with no attempts to provide privacy for Resident #21.
Attempted interview with Resident #21 on 02/27/19 at 9:00 AM revealed the resident was unable to answer this surveyor's questions.
Interview with Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #7 on 02/27/19 at 8:28 AM, revealed staff should assist in covering the resident up or shut the resident's door to ensure privacy. CNA #7 then assisted Resident #21 in covering up.
Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2 on 02/27/19 at 5:03 PM revealed all staff should honor a resident's privacy. LPN #2 stated if staff see a resident from the hallway exposed, they should cover the resident up or close the door to protect the resident's right to privacy.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 02/28/19 at 5:58 PM, revealed she expected staff to ensure residents have their right to privacy. She stated if staff noticed a resident was uncovered and possibly exposing themselves, staff should close the door or pull the privacy curtain, if the room is equipped with one.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
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 make prompt efforts to resolve grievances for two (2) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents (Re...
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Based on interview, record review and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to make prompt efforts to resolve grievances for two (2) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents (Residents #52 and #42).
Resident #52's and Resident #42's reported to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3 on 02/26/19 that they did not receive their nighttime medications during the 6 PM to 6 AM shift on 02/25/19. However, LPN #3 failed to make Administrative staff or the Grievance officer aware so an investigation could be conducted to determine if any corrective action needed to be taken to resolve the grievance per facility policy.
The findings include:
Review of facility policy titled, Grievances/Complaints, Filing, last revised April 2007, revealed residents and their representatives have the right to file grievances, either orally or in writing, to the facility staff or to the agency designated to hear grievances. It further states the Administrator and staff will make prompt efforts to resolve grievances to the satisfaction of the resident and/or representative. It also states grievances and/or complaints may be submitted orally or in writing, and may be filed anonymously. It states upon receipt of a grievance and/or complaint, the Grievance Officer will review and investigate the allegations and report such findings to the Administrator within five (5) working days of receiving the grievance and/or complaint and the Administrator will review the findings with the Grievance Officer to determine what corrective actions, if any, need to be taken.
1. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #52 on 07/14/16 with diagnoses, which included Muscle Weakness, Essential Hypertension, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and Systolic Heart Failure. Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 2/01/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #52's cognition as intact with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of fifteen (15), which indicated the resident was interviewable.
Interview with Resident #52 on 02/26/19 at approximately 8:25 AM revealed staff did not administer his/her evening medications last night during the night shift. Resident #52 stated he/she waited until about 1:00 AM in the morning but the nurse never came into his/her room to give him/her medications. Resident #52 revealed she informed the morning nurse that he/she never received his/her medications last night and the nurse said what, you're the second (2nd) resident to report not receiving their night time medications this morning. Resident #52 stated the nurse did not say anything else about it and left the room and that no other staff have come to speak with her about what happened.
Review of Resident #52's February 2019 Medication Administration Record (MAR) report for the 6 PM to 6 AM shift on 02/25/19 revealed medications scheduled to be administered at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM were documented as given at 1:43 AM and 1:44 AM on the morning of 02/26/19.
2. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #42 on 12/05/18 with diagnoses, which included Legal Blindness, Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma, Right eye, mild stage, and Type II Diabetes Mellitus with other Specified Complications. Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 01/18/19 revealed the facility assessed Resident #42's cognition as moderately impaired with a BIMS score of eleven (11) which indicated the resident was interviewable.
Interview with Resident #42 on 02/26/19 at 10:47 AM revealed he/she was alert, oriented, and talkative. The resident stated he/she did not receive his/her evening medications on 02/25/19. He/she stated, this was not the first time this has happened. He/she revealed he/she had told the nurse, but did not know which nurse it was.
Review of Resident #42's February 2019 MAR revealed each block for the 8:00 PM medication administration was checked and initialed indicating the medication was given. Review of Resident #42's February 2019 Treatment Administration Record (TAR) revealed there was no documented evidence (blocks initialed) the Night administration of Biofreeze Gel 4 percent (topical analgesic), and Calmoseptine Ointment (Menthol-Zinc Oxide), were administered.
Interview with LPN #3 on 02/26/19 at approximately 8:41 AM revealed Resident #52 and Resident #42 reported to her this morning that they did not receive their nighttime medications the previous night on 02/25/19. LPN #3 stated LPN #4 was the nurse on duty during the night shift on 02/25/19 and LPN #4 did not report to her that any residents did not receive their medications or that any residents had reported to her they did not receive their medications. LPN #3 stated as a nurse, she expected the nurse to administer all medications to residents per physician's orders, and if medications not administered, the nurse should inform the physician if medications not administered, and chart the reasons why. LPN #3 stated she did not inform any other staff about the resident's complaints that they did not receive their nighttime medications per facility policy.
Interview with LPN #4 (Post Survey) on 03/13/19 at approximately 9:00 AM revealed she woke Resident #52 up around 10:00 PM to administer medications. LPN #4 stated she documented the medications were administered several hours after they were administered that night even though she had the computer with her when she was administering the medications. LPN #4 revealed it is standard practice to document medications administered as soon as they were given to the resident but she could not remember why she waited until several hours later to document when she administered the medications. LPN #4 further stated Resident #42 did report to her sometime between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM on 02/26/19 that he/she did not receive his/her medication on the evening of 02/25/19 but she assured him/her that she did give him/her the medication. LPN #4 revealed she told the resident she had to wake him/her up to administer the medications and he/she probably did not remember. LPN #4 stated no other residents expressed concerns about not receiving medications. LPN #4 stated she did not document anything in the computer about the concern due to the system being down at the time and she did not report the concern to any Administrative staff. LPN #4 stated she felt like she resolved the concern when she spoke with Resident #42. LPN #4 stated she informed LPN #3 about Resident #42's concern at change of shift that morning (02/26/19 at 6:00 AM).
Interview with Director of Nursing (DON) on 02/26/19 at approximately 10:15 AM revealed no staff had reported any concerns of residents not receiving their medications and she was unaware Residents #42 and #52 had expressed concerns they did not receive their medications during the night shift on 02/25/19.
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** 2. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #72 on 02/27/18 with diagnoses, which included Idiopathic Peripheral Au...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #72 on 02/27/18 with diagnoses, which included Idiopathic Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy. Review of the Annual MDS assessment, dated 02/06/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #72's cognition as intact with a BIMS score of fourteen (14), which indicated the resident was interviewable. Further review of the MDS revealed the resident required total care with hygiene.
Review of Resident #72's Comprehensive Care Plans dated 03/19/18 revealed the resident had an activities of daily living (ADL) self-care performance deficit related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, tremor (Parkinson's), impaired balance, weakness, impaired mobility, and need for assist with ADL's. Further review revealed an intervention that resident required assistance of one (1) with personal hygiene and bathing.
Observations on 02/26/29 at 11:05 AM, on 02/27/19 at 10:01 AM, and on 02/27/19 at 1:45 PM revealed Resident #72's finger nails were long, some broken, with dried brown crusty matter under each nail on both hands.
Interview with Resident #72 on 02/27/19 at 1:45 PM revealed the condition of his/her nails embarrassed him/her. Resident #72 stated he/she had not asked for assistance with them because his/her daughter usually takes care of them, nor has staff offered nail care assistance. The resident further stated if he/she had a fingernail file, he/she would take care of them herself.
Interview with CNA #4 on 02/27/19 at 5:10 PM, revealed staff should provide nail care with every shower and between showers, if needed. CNA #4 stated she had not noticed Resident #72's fingernails were dirty or long.
Interview with Registered Nurse (RN) on 02/27/19 at 2:50 PM revealed Resident #72's nails should not be dirty like the residents were. Additionally, the RN stated staff should provide nail care daily with ADL care; however, she had not noticed the resident's nails were long and dirty.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 02/27/19 at 3:33 PM revealed nail care is part of ADL care and staff should offer nail care daily. She stated if the resident refused the care then staff should have documented accordingly. The DON revealed she expected staff to follow the care plan for provision of care.
Based on observation, interview, record review and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives the necessary services to maintain grooming, and personal hygiene for two (2) of twenty-two (22) sampled Residents (Residents #72 and #76).
Observations on 02/26/19 and 02/27/19 revealed Resident #76's fingernails were long and had brown matter under each nail; and Resident #72's fingernails were long, some broken, and had dried brown crusty matter under each nail. Staff failed to provide nail care daily and regular trimming per facility policy.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled Care of Fingernails/Toenails, last revised October 2010, revealed the purposes of the procedure are to clean the nail bed, to keep nails trimmed, and to prevent infections. Nail care includes daily cleaning and regular trimming.
1. Record review revealed the facility readmitted Resident #76 on 02/01/19 with diagnosis, which included Alzheimer's Disease. Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed the facility assessed Resident #76's cognition as severely impaired with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of ninety-nine (99), indicating the resident was unable to complete the interview and noninterviewable.
Review of Resident #76's Comprehensive Care Plan dated 01/10/19 revealed the resident had an activities of daily living (ADL's) self-care performance deficit related to Alzheimer's Disease and needed assist with ADL's with an intervention to check nail length and trim on bath day and as necessary.
Observations on 02/26/29 at 3:14 PM and 02/27/19 at 1:48 PM revealed Resident #76's finger nails were long with brown matter under each nail on both hands.
Interview with Certified Nurse Aide #8 on 02/27/19 at 5:07 PM, revealed she was not aware the resident's nails were dirty but would take care of it. She stated all residents should get nail care when the nails look visibly dirty and on their bath days.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0679
(Tag F0679)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed provide an ...
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**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 provide an ongoing program to support the residents choice of activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for one (1) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents (Resident #76).
The facility failed to develop a care plan for activities that addressed Resident #76's likes and interests and to provide the resident with opportunities to participate in activities of his/her choice and interest per facility policy.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled, Activity Evaluation last revised May 2013 , revealed in order to promote the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of residents, an activity evaluation is conducted and maintained for each resident. Within fourteen (14) days of a resident's admission to the facility, an activity evaluation will be conducted to help develop an activities plan that reflects the choices and interests of the resident. The resident's activity evaluation is to be conducted by Activity Department personnel, in conjunction with other staff who will evaluate related factors such as functional level, cognition, and medical conditions that may affect activities participation. The activity evaluation is used to develop an individualized activities care plan that will allow the resident to participate in activities of his/her choice and interest. Each resident's activities care plan shall relate to his/her comprehensive assessment and should reflect his/her individual needs. The activity evaluation and activities care plan will identify if a resident is capable of pursuing activities without interventions from the facility. The completed activity evaluation will be part of the resident's medical record and shall be updated as necessary, but at least annually.
Record review revealed the facility readmitted Resident #76 on 02/01/19 with diagnosis, which included Alzheimer's Disease. Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed the facility assessed Resident #76's cognition as severely impaired with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of ninety-nine (99), indicating the resident was unable to complete the interview and was not interviewable. Further review of the MDS Section F-Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities, revealed it was somewhat important to the resident to listen to music he/she liked, do things with groups of people, keep up with the news, and participate in religious services/practices.
Review of Resident #76's Comprehensive Plan of Care, dated 01/10/19, revealed the resident had no individualized Activity Care Plan to address the resident's likes and interests per facility policy.
Review of Resident #76's Activity Participation Log dated 01/08/19-01/31/19, revealed the resident watched television twenty-four (24) times, walked twenty-three (23) times, attended one (1) Social/Parties, and attended Sensory one time.
Review of Resident #76's Activity Participation Log dated February 2019, revealed the resident watched television twenty-six (26) times, walked/wheelchair rides twenty-three (23) times, music activity once, and sensory awareness twice (2).
However, further review of the Logs revealed the resident was not provided opportunities to listen to music he/she liked, do things with groups of people, and participate in religious services/practices per the facility's assessment of the resident.
Observation on 02/26/19 at 8:27 AM and 2:42 PM revealed Resident #76 was in wheelchair in lobby area across nurse's station. Observation on 02/27/19 at 4:07 PM revealed the resident was in his/her wheelchair at the nurses station.
Interview with the Activity Director on 02/27/19 at 4:24 PM, revealed she failed to create the resident's care plan due to an oversight on her part. She stated the care plan should have been completed within fourteen (14) days of admission and specific to reflect the resident's preferences.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 02/28/19 at 5:58 PM, revealed she expected all residents to have a personalized Activity Care Plan within fourteen (14) days of admission.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, record review and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that a resident who needs respiratory care, including tracheostomy care an...
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Based on observation, interview, record review and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that a resident who needs respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning, is provided such care, consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, the residents' goals and preferences for one (1) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents (Resident #56).
Observations, on 02/26/19, 02/27/19, and 02/28/19, revealed staff failed to ensure Resident #56 received oxygen (O2) at four (4) liters per minute (LPM) per the Physician's Order and Care Plan.
The findings include:
Review of the facility's policy, Oxygen Administration, last revised October 2010, revealed oxygen therapy is administered by way of an oxygen mask, nasal cannula. Further review of the policy revealed after verifying there is a physician's order for the oxygen, review the resident's care plan to assess for any special needs of the resident, and after completing the oxygen setup or adjustment, the following information should be recorded in the resident's medical record:
1. The date and time that the procedure was performed.
2. The name and title of the individual who performed the procedure.
3. The rate of oxygen flow, route, and rationale.
4. The frequency and duration of the treatment.
5. The reason for p.r.n. administration.
6. All assessment data obtained before, during, and after the procedure.
7. How the resident tolerated the procedure.
8. If the resident refused the procedure, the reason(s) why and the interventions taken.
9. The signature and title of the person recording the data.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #56 on 07/26/18, with diagnoses, which included Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Chronic Respiratory Failure. Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 02/04/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #56's cognition as intact with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of fourteen (14) indicating the Resident was interviewable.
Review of Resident #56's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated 03/26/18, revealed an intervention for oxygen as ordered per nasal cannula related to Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Chronic Respiratory Failure.
Review of the Physician's Order, dated February 2019, revealed 4 LPM oxygen therapy continuous every shift for oxygen saturation greater than 90%.
Review of the February 2019 Treatment Administration Record (TAR) revealed 4 LPM oxygen therapy continuous every shift for oxygen saturation greater than 90%, on days and night shift.
Observations on 02/26/19 at 8:13 AM, 11:39 AM, 2:23 PM, and 4:46 PM, and on 02/27/19 at 8:03 AM, 8:27 AM, and 2:05 PM revealed Resident #56 was resting in bed on his/her back without oxygen. Further observation revealed the nasal cannula was lying in the bed and not on the resident.
Attempted interview with Resident #56 on 02/26/19 at 8:30 AM revealed the resident did not answer the surveyor's questions.
Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1 on 02/26/19 at 4:46 PM, revealed he was aware Resident #56 removed his/her oxygen multiple times and had educated the resident about keeping it on. LPN #1 checked the resident's oxygen saturation at this time and it was ninety-eight (98) percent.
Interview with LPN #2 on 02/27/19 at 5:03 PM revealed she was aware Resident #56 removed his/her oxygen. She stated she failed to document the behavior per facility policy, but would check the resident's oxygen saturation during her shift.
Interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #2 on 02/28/19 at 12:32 PM, revealed she was aware Resident #56 removed his/her oxygen and she monitored him/her more frequently to encourage the resident to wear it.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), on 02/28/19 at 5:58 PM, revealed she would have expected staff to document the resident's refusal to wear oxygen per facility policy.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #59 on 01/29/15 with diagnoses, which included End Stage Renal Disease,...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #59 on 01/29/15 with diagnoses, which included End Stage Renal Disease, Heart Transplant Status, and Unspecified Atrial Fibrillation. Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the facility assessed Resident #59 to be cognitively intact with a BIMS of fifteen (15), which indicated the resident was interviewable. Further review of the MDS revealed the resident was receiving dialysis.
Review of the Comprehensive Care Plans for Resident #59 needs dialysis on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, initiated 09/10/18, revealed an intervention to be alert to [access] site to right upper extremity for changes in skin condition, edema, bleeding, thrill, and bruit, initiated 09/11/18.
Review of the February 2019, Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR) revealed no documented evidence that the access site was being checked for signs and symptoms of infection or a thrill or bruit per facility policy.
Review of the Dialysis Communication Forms, for Resident #59, for the month of February, 2019, revealed on only four (4) occasions, prior to and returning from dialysis, that the access site was checked for bruit/thrill. However, further record review revealed, there was no documented evidence that the access site was checked any other time prior to or after dialysis treatments per facility policy.
Interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #1 on 02/27/19, at 2:30 PM RN #1 stated she checks the site dressing before the resident leaves for dialysis treatments and checks for a thrill and bruit upon the resident's return to the facility, but does not document the assessments. RN #1 revealed there was nowhere to document the checks. RN #1 stated there is nothing in the charting or treatment record indicating routine assessment of the access site should be done, so, no, I do not check it on the days the resident does not go to dialysis.
Interview with the Director of Nursing on 02/27/19 at 3:26 PM, revealed she expected the shunt/access site to be assessed every shift for signs and symptoms of infection, thrill and bruit and for staff to document the assessment in the resident's record. The DON stated she expected the staff to follow the care plan for provision of care.
Based on interview, record review and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents who require dialysis receive such services, consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' goals and preferences for two (2) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents (Residents #39 and #59).
Resident #39 was receiving dialysis treatments three (3) times per week and had an arterio-venous access device to the left leg/groin and Resident #59 was receiving dialysis treatments three (3) times per week and had an arterio-venous access device to the right upper arm. However, there was no documented evidence staff were assessing the access site every shift for signs and symptoms of infection, thrill and bruit per policy, physician's orders, and the care plan.
The findings include:
Review of facility policy titled, End-Stage Renal Disease, Care of a Resident with, last revised September, 2010, revealed residents with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) will be cared for according to currently recognized standards of care. Staff caring for residents with ESRD, including residents receiving dialysis care outside the facility, shall be trained in the care and special needs of these residents. Education and training of staff includes the care of grafts and fistulas. The resident's comprehensive care plan will reflect the resident's needs related to ESRD/dialysis care.
Review of the facility policy titled Hemodialysis Access Care, last revised September 2010, revealed hemodialysis devices may only be accessed by medical personnel who have received training and demonstrated clinical competency regarding use of these devices. Care of Arterio-Venous Fistulas (AVF) and Arterio-Venous Grafts (AVG) involves the primary goals of preventing infection and maintaining patency of the catheter (preventing clots). Interventions to prevent infection and/or clotting include: check for signs of infection (warmth, redness, tenderness or edema) at the access site when performing routine care and at regular intervals; and check patency of the site at regular intervals. Palpate the side to feel the thrill, or use a stethoscope to hear a whoosh or bruit of blood flow through the access. The general medical nurse should document in the resident's medical record every shift as follows: location of the catheter, condition of the dressing (interventions if needed); if dialysis was done during shift; any part of report from dialysis nurse post-dialysis being given; and observations post-dialysis).
1. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #39 on 02/11/11 with diagnoses, which included End Stage Renal Disease and Unspecified Sequelae of Cerebral Infarction. Review of the Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment revealed the facility assessed Resident #39 to be cognitively intact with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of fifteen (15), which indicated the resident was interviewable. Further review of the MDS revealed the resident was receiving dialysis.
Review of the Comprehensive Care Plans for Resident #39 needs dialysis on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, initiated 09/12/18, revealed an intervention to be alert to [access] site to left lower extremity for changes in skin condition, edema, bleeding, thrill, and bruit, initiated 12/18/18.
Review of the February 2019 Physician's Orders revealed to observe femoral dialysis site for signs and symptoms of infection, bleeding, dislodgement every shift per facility protocol, and every day and evening shift for dialysis site integrity, dated 04/23/18.
Review of the February 2019, Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR) revealed no documented evidence that the access site was being checked for signs and symptoms of infection or a thrill or bruit per facility policy.
Review of the Dialysis Communication Forms, for Resident #39, for the month of February, 2019, revealed on one (1) occasion, prior to dialysis, the access site was checked for bruit/thrill. However, further review revealed, there was no documented evidence that the access site was checked any other time prior to or after dialysis treatments per facility policy.
Review of the Nurse's Progress Notes for Resident #39, for the month of February, 2019 revealed on 02/21/19 at 5:56 PM it was documented that the dressing to the left groin with a quarter size bloody drainage, area marked. No redness, non-tender, pulses palpable. There was no further documented evidence that staff assessed the access site for signs and symptoms of infection, thrill, or bruit throughout the month of February 2019 per facility policy.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0744
(Tag F0744)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, record review and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident who ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, record review and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia, receives the appropriate treatment and services to attain or maintain his or her highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for one (1) resident not in the selected sample of twenty-two (Unsampled Resident #47).
Record review revealed the facility failed to develop and implement a person-centered care plan that included and supported the dementia care needs of Resident #47, whom had a diagnosis of Dementia per facility policy.
The findings include:
Review of facility policy titled, Dementia-Clinical Protocol, last revised March 2015, revealed the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) will identify a resident-centered care plan to maximize remaining function and quality of life.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Unsampled Resident #47 on 07/17/17 with diagnoses which included Unspecified Dementia without Behavioral Disturbance, Altered Mental Status, Muscle Weakness and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Review of a Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed the facility assessed Unsampled Resident #47's cognition as moderately impaired with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of twelve (12) which indicated the resident was interviewable.
Further review of this MDS assessment revealed under Section D-0200 Resident Mood Interview, this resident had the following mood indicators during a two (2) week look back period. Feelings of being down, depressed or hopeless; feelings of being tired or having little energy; feelings of feeling bad about him/herself; trouble concentrating on things; and moving or speaking slowly that other people have noticed.
Review of Resident #47's Comprehensive Care Plan Impaired Thought Processes related to Dementia, initiated on 06/26/18, revealed no evidence of a person centered care plan that had any mention of Resident #47's moods issues the resident exhibited as part of having Dementia and coded on the most recent Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 01/23/19 per facility policy. Further review revealed there were no interventions on how to address the noted mood issues this resident exhibited as part of the Dementia diagnosis.
Interview with the Social Services Director on 02/27/19 at 3:37 PM, revealed she does the dementia care plans. She stated in reviewing Resident #47 care plan she did not see an individualized dementia care plan that addressed the resident's mood and cognition issues that stem from the Dementia diagnosis. She stated Resident #47 does have moods sometimes and issues related to his/her dementia and the things that help him/her were to sing with him/her or call his/her child, and those interventions were not on the care plan. She revealed those interventions should be on the care plan because those interventions help the resident when he/she is having dementia related mood and behavior issues.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 02/28/19 at 10:00 AM, revealed she expected all Dementia residents to have care plans specific to their needs.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, record review and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure one (1) of twen...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, record review and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure one (1) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents did not receive psychotropic drugs unless that medication was necessary to treat a diagnosed specific condition that is documented in the clinical record (Resident #47).
Resident #47 had a diagnosis of Dementia and was receiving Abilify (antipsychotic) without a valid clinical rationale per facility policy.
The findings include:
Review of facility policy titled, Medications Therapy, last revised April 2007, revealed each resident's medication regimen shall include only those medications necessary to treat existing conditions and address significant risks. It further states medications should be discontinued in the absence of a valid clinical rationale.
Review of facility policy titled, Dementia - Clinical Protocol, last revised March 2015, revealed the physician will order appropriate medications and other interventions to manage behavioral and psychiatric symptoms related to dementia based on pertinent clinical guidelines and regulatory expectations. It further stated medications will be targeted to specific symptoms and will be used in the lowest dose possible for the shortest possible time.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #47 on 07/17/17 with diagnoses which included Unspecified Dementia without Behavioral Disturbance, Altered Mental Status, Muscle Weakness and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed the facility assessed Resident #47's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score to be twelve (12) which indicated the resident was interviewable.
Review of Resident #47's Comprehensive Care Plan for Pschotropic Medication Use, initiated on 06/30/18, revealed the resident received antipsychotic medication for Dementia.
Review of Resident #47's monthly Physician's Order sheet, dated 02/27/18, revealed to administer Abilify (antipsychotic) 2.5 milligrams, dated 01/16/19, to be given two (2) times a day by mouth for Dementia.
Interview with facility Social Services Director on 02/27/19 at 3:37 PM, revealed Antipsychotic medications were not appropriate to treat a Dementia diagnosis. She stated Resident #47's antipsychotic medication was something the family would not allow the facility to discontinue from Resident #47's regimen of medications. She revealed she believed this resident was originally put on it prior to coming to the nursing facility and the facility attempted to take the resident off of the medication but the family refused to allow the facility to do so.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 02/28/19 at 10:00 AM, revealed she expected there to be an appropriate diagnosis in place for resident's who use antipsychotic medication and a Dementia diagnosis by itself was not appropriate for antipsychotic use.
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 facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility were dated/labeled in accordance with current...
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Based on observation, interview, and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility were dated/labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles.
On 02/26/19, observation of one (1) of two (2) medications carts on 'A' Wing, revealed staff failed to date medications when opened per facility policy.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled, Labeling of Medication Containers, last revised April 2007, revealed all medications maintained in the facility shall be properly labeled in accordance with current state and federal regulations.
Observation of the A Wing back hall medication cart on 02/26/19 at 9:56 AM, revealed two (2) Artificial Tears Ointment containers did not have an open date labeled on them per facility policy, even though both had been opened and in use. Further review of this medications cart revealed a Symbicort (bronchodilator) inhaler and a bottle of Dilantin (anti-convulsion) liquid had no open date labeled on these containers per facility policy, even though they both have been in use.
Interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #2 on 02/26/19 at 10:00 AM, revealed the medication containers on the medications carts were supposed to be labeled with an open date and was unsure why they had not been.
Interview with Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) on 02/26/19 at 10:26 AM, revealed medications should be dated when opened.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), on 02/28/19 at 10:00 AM, revealed she expected the nurses to be aware of the requirement of labeling of medication containers when opened.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2. Review of the RAI Manual 3.0 version 1.16 October 2018, revealed under Section G0110 Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Steps for Assessment #1 states: Review the documentation in the medical record ...
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2. Review of the RAI Manual 3.0 version 1.16 October 2018, revealed under Section G0110 Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Steps for Assessment #1 states: Review the documentation in the medical record for the 7-day look-back period.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #59 on 01/29/15 with diagnoses which included End Stage Renal Disease, Heart Transplant Status, and Unspecified Atrial Fibrillation.
Review of Resident #59 MDS assessments dated 10/03/18, 01/01/19, and 02/01/19 revealed there was no ADL information documented during any of the three (3) seven (7) day look-back periods per facility policy for staff to evaluate the resident's need for staff assistance with completing activities of daily living.
Interview with MDS Coordinator on 02/28/19 at approximately 4:00 PM revealed the tracking was done incorrectly therefore, she spoke with nursing staff and aides to get information on coding ADL's correctly. The MDS coordinator stated the information should be entered correctly to ensure proper coding of the ADL's.
Interview with DON on 02/28/19 at approximately 6:10 PM revealed she expected all MDS information be input correctly by staff and that coded information be verified prior to submitting electronic reports. The DON stated nurse aides were responsible for entering ADL information.
Based on observation, interview, record review and review of facility policy it was determined the facility failed to maintain medical records on each resident that are Complete and Accurately documented for two (2) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents (Residents #56 and #59).
Staff failed to document any ADL information during the seven (7) day look-back period for the last three (3) MDS assessments that were completed for Resident #59, and failed to document Resident #56's refusal of oxygen therapy in his/her clinical record; per facility policy.
The findings Include:
Review of the facility policy titled, Charting and Documentation, last revised July 2017, revealed all services provided to the resident, progress toward the care plan goals, or any changes in the resident's medical, functional or psychosocial condition, shall be documented in the resident's medical record. The medical record should facilitate communication between the interdisciplinary team regarding the resident's condition and response to care.
1. Review of the facility's policy, Oxygen Administration, last revised October 2010, revealed oxygen therapy is administered by way of an oxygen mask, nasal cannula. Further review of the policy revealed after verifying there is a physician's order for the oxygen, review the resident's care plan to assess for any special needs of the resident, and after completing the oxygen setup or adjustment, the following information should be recorded in the resident's medical record: . 8. If the resident refused the procedure, the reason(s) why and the interventions taken.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #56 on 07/26/18, with diagnoses which included Diabetes Mellitus, Sleep Apnea, and Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure.
Review of the Physician's Order, dated February 2019, revealed to administer four (4) liters per minute (LPM) oxygen therapy continuous every shift for oxygen saturation greater than 90%.
Observations on 02/26/19 at 8:13 AM, 11:39 AM, 2:23 PM, and 4:46 PM, and on 02/27/19 at 8:03 AM, 8:27 AM, and 2:05 PM revealed Resident #56 resting in bed on his/her back with the nasal cannula laying in the bed and not on the resident. In addition, interviews with LPN #1 on 02/26/19 at 4:46 PM, LPN #2 on 02/27/19 at 5:03 PM and Registered Nurse (RN) #2 on 02/28/19 at 12:32 PM, revealed Resident #56 would constantly remove his/her oxygen; however, review of the medical record to include Nurse's Notes and February 2019 Treatment Administration Record (TAR) revealed there was no documentation to show the resident would remove oxygen, per facility policy.
Further interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #2 on 02/28/19 at 12:32 PM, revealed the resident's behavior of removing the oxygen should be documented so it can be care planned.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON), on 02/28/19 at 5:58 PM, revealed she would have expected staff to document Resident #56's refusal to wear oxygen so the behavior could be appropriately care planned.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0849
(Tag F0849)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #56 on 07/26/18, with diagnoses, which included Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Chronic Respiratory Failure. Review of the Quarterly MDS a...
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2. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #56 on 07/26/18, with diagnoses, which included Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Chronic Respiratory Failure. Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 02/04/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #56's cognition as intact with a BIMS score of fourteen (14) indicating the resident was interviewable.
Review of the Comprehensive Care Plan, dated 09/03/18, revealed a care plan for terminal prognosis related to diagnosis of malignant neoplasm of meninges Hospice involved in care. Review of the Hospice Care Plan revealed Hospice admitted Resident #56 on 07/31/18 with a diagnosis of Malignant Neoplasm of meninges. Further review of both care plans revealed neither care plan indicated the coordination of care provided by the facility and/or the Hospice agency per facility policy.
Interview with the MDS Coordinator on 02/28/19 at 8:34 AM, revealed she was responsible for initiating and updating care plans. She stated the facility would meet with hospice staff every three months to discuss care plans. She revealed hospice would notify the facility if they were not able to come on a particular day, but that there was no scheduled days noted on the resident's care plan of when hospice would be in the facility or what services would be provided.
Interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #2 on 02/28/19 at 3:09 PM revealed the facility provided the oxygen concentrator and medications for Resident #56. She stated if the facility needed a script for the resident, hospice could also get medications. She stated the resident's care plan does not reflect that, but she knew because she had talked with hospice at the facility previously.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 02/28/19 at 5:58 PM, revealed she felt the facility collaborated and communicated with hospice regarding the resident's care.
Based on interview, record review, and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a coordinated level of care was done with hospice in a collaborated effort to delineate the facility's and hospice's responsibilities on who provides what care and when for two (2) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents (Resident #36 and #56).
Resident's #36 and #56 were receiving Hospice services; however, the care plans failed to designate the discipline that was responsible for providing each aspect of the resident's care per facility policy.
The findings include:
Review of facility policy titled, Hospice-Nursing Facility Services Agreement, version February 2016, revealed in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, the facility shall coordinate with Hospice in developing a Hospice Plan of Care for each Hospice Resident consistent with the Hospice philosophy and is responsive to the unique needs of each Hospice Resident. Further review of this services agreement, revealed the hospice plan of care will include hospice services and facility services needed to meet a hospice resident's needs and the related needs of his/her family, along with a statement of the scope and frequency of such hospice services and facility services with measurable outcomes anticipated from implementing and coordinating the hospice plan of care, drugs and treatment necessary to meet the needs of the hospice resident, medical supplies and appliances necessary to meet the needs of the hospice resident and documentation of the hospice residents representative's level of understanding.
1. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #36 on 12/16/14 with diagnoses, which included Unspecified Dementia with Behavioral Disturbances, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Essential Hypertension, and Chronic Pain. Review of the Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 01/17/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #36's cognition as moderately impaired with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of ten (10) which indicated the resident was interviewable.
Review of a Physician Order, dated 01/11/18, revealed Resident #36 was to be evaluated and admitted to hospice on 01/11/18.
Review of Resident #36's End of Life Comprehensive Care Plan, initiated on 01/29/19, revealed no evidence of a coordination of care between facility and hospice with no listed delineation of duties as to who provides what care and needs to the resident per facility policy.
Review of Resident #36's Hospice Care Plan by Hospice, dated 01/09/19 and 01/10/19, revealed no evidence of a delineation of duties as to what the facility provided or what hospice provided related to care and services per facility policy.
Interview with MDS Coordinator #1 on 02/28/19 at 0:37 AM, revealed the facility should collaborate with hospice and ensure the care plans show that collaboration. She stated after reviewing Resident #36's hospice care plan, she determined the care plan did not show a true coordination of care or a collaboration with hospice. She revealed she was aware of the regulation on hospice and the facility needed to do better with it. She further stated the facility developed the facility care plan for Hospice and hospice completed their own care plan, but the facility does not assist hospice in their care plan.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
QAPI Program
(Tag F0867)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, record review, review of the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Plan, and review of the Plan of Correction (POC) for the 02/26/19 Recertif...
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Based on observation, interview, record review, review of the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Plan, and review of the Plan of Correction (POC) for the 02/26/19 Recertification Survey, it was determined the facility's Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) Committee failed to have an effective system to ensure the facility staff maintained compliance regarding catheter management, for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #42).
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Plan, last revised April 2014, revealed the QAPI plan was designed to monitor and evaluate the quality and safety of resident care, pursue methods to improve care quality, and resolve identified problems. Objectives of the QAPI are to establish and implement plans to correct deficiencies, and to monitor the effects of these action plans on resident outcomes and to help departments, consultants, and ancillary services that provide direct or indirect care to residents to communicate effectively, and to delineate lines of authority, responsibility, and accountability. Further review of the policy revealed the Administrator is responsible for assuring the facility's QAPI Program complies with federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements.
Review of the POC submitted by the facility on 04/09/19, for the 02/26/19 Recertification Survey, revealed the Director of Nursing (DON) or designee reeducated all licensed nurses and direct care staff on the appropriate procedure on catheter care as per policy. Further review of the POC revealed the DON or designee will monitor three (3) residents with catheters weekly for twenty-four (24) weeks to ensure catheter tubing is secured according to the facility policy. The findings will be reported to the QAPI meeting monthly for six (6) months for any additional follow-up and/or in-servicing until the issue is resolved, then ongoing thereafter as determined by the QAPI Committee.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #42 on 12/05/18 with diagnoses which included Vascular Dementia without Behavioral Disturbance, Retention of Urine, Adjustment Disorder, Diabetes Type ll, and Legal Blindness.
During the survey, observation, interview, and record review revealed Resident #42, on 04/16/19 at 3:00 PM, on 04/17/19 at 11:45 AM, and on 04/18/19 at 10:25 AM, was sitting up in his/her wheelchair with a urine drainage tubing on the floor, which was underneath the seat of the wheelchair in a dignity bag. Additionally, there was no leg strap in place to secure the urinary catheter, which allowed urine to pool in the tubing and not drain into the top of the drainage bag properly, per facility policy. Refer to F690.
Interview with the DON, on 04/18/19 at 4:10 PM, revealed audits and staff in-servicing were completed according to the facility's POC related to catheter care and placement. However, it was her expectation for the CNA's and nurses to continue monitoring the residents with catheters to ensure his or her drainage tubing was positioned properly and not dragging on the floor.
Interview with the Administrator, on 04/18/19 at 4:18 PM, revealed nursing staff had been in-serviced on catheter care and proper placement of the catheter bag and tubing. Audits were completed per the facility's POC, with no issues identified thus far. However, it was her expectation that all nursing staff continue to monitor catheter placement during rounds or during observations of residents with catheters to ensure there were no issues.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Review of the RAI 3.0 User's Manual, Version 1.6, October, 2018, Section J: Health Conditions revealed the intent of the items in this section is to document a number of health conditions that impact the resident's functional status and quality of life. The items include an assessment of pain, which uses an interview with the resident or staff if the resident is unable to participate. The pain items assess the presence of pain, pain frequency, and effect on function, intensity, management and control. Obtaining information about pain directly from the resident is more reliable and accurate than observation alone for identifying pain. Attempt to complete the interview if the resident is at least sometimes understood. Attempt to conduct the interview with ALL residents. If the resident interview should have been conducted, but was not done within the look-back period of the Assessment Reference Date (ARD), item J0200 must be coded 1, Yes, and the standard no information code (a dash -) entered in the resident interview items J0300 - J0600. Item J0700, should the Staff Assessment for Pain be Conducted, is coded, 0, No. Do not complete the Staff Assessment for Pain items (J08500-J0850) if the resident interview should have been conducted, but was not done.
Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #9 on 08/23/19 with diagnoses, which included Immobility Syndrome (Paraplegic); Muscle Wasting and Atrophy, Multiple Sites; Unspecified Lack of Coordination; and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Review of the February 2019 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed upon Resident #9's return from the hospital on [DATE] after being diagnosed with a fractured hip, the resident required Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 10-325, one (1) tablet on eleven (11) occasions from 02/07/19 to 02/26/19; and he/she required Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 10-325, two (2) tablets on five (5) occasions for severe pain. However, review of Resident #9's Significant Change in Condition MDS Assessment, dated 02/14/19, revealed section J0200, Should Pain Assessment Interview be completed was not answered with yes or no checked. Additionally, Sections J0300-J0600 was not completed with a dash - code. Further review revealed sections J0700-J0850 were not completed.
4. Review of the RAI Manual 3.0 version 1.16 October 2018, revealed under Section G0110 Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance a code of seven (7) under ADL Self Performance means: this activity only occurred once or twice during the entire seven (7) day look back period.
Record review revealed the facility re-admitted Resident #18 on 09/28/18 with diagnoses, which included Fracture of left femur, Muscle Weakness, Unspecified Abnormalities of Gait and Mobility, History of Falling, Heart Failure, Major Depressive Disorder and Unspecified Macular Degeneration.
Review of Resident #18's the Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] under section G0110 'Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance' the following ADL's were coded as a seven (7) for self-performance: Bed Mobility, Transfer, Eating and Toileting. A code of seven (7) for self-performance in these ADL's indicated this activity only occurred once or twice during the entire seven (7) day look back period. However, interview with the MDS Coordinator on 02/28/19 at approximately 4:10 PM revealed she observed Resident #18 during the seven (7) day look-back period and she was certain Resident #18 was eating on a regular basis but she did not catch the error prior to submitting the MDS's to CMS.
5. Review of the RAI Manual 3.0 version 1.16 October 2018, revealed under Section J1900: Determine the number of falls that occurred since admission/entry, reentry, or prior assessment and code the level of fall-related injury for each. Code each fall only once. Code 0, none: if the resident had no injurious fall since the admission/entry or reentry or prior assessment. Code 1, if the resident had one non-injurious fall since admission/entry or reentry or prior assessment. Code 2, two or more: if the resident had two or more non-injurious falls since admission/entry, reentry, or prior assessment.
Record review revealed the facility re-admitted Resident #24 on 01/15/19 with diagnoses, which included Hepatic Failure, Cognitive Communication Deficit, Difficulty in Walking, Muscle Weakness, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Review of the facility fall investigations revealed Resident #24 had two (2) falls that occurred on 9/25/18, and 10/1818; however, review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] Section J Falls J1900 revealed the facility coded the resident as having one (1) fall occurring during that review period.
Review of Resident #24's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 11/20/18 under section G0110 'Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance' the following ADL's were coded as seven (7) for self-performance: Eating. A code of seven (7) for self-performance in these ADL's indicated this activity only occurred once or twice during the entire seven (7) day look back period. However, interview with the MDS Coordinator on 02/28/19 at approximately 4:10 PM revealed she observed Resident #24 during the seven (7) day look-back period and she was certain Resident #24 was eating on a regular basis but she did not catch the error prior to submitting the MDS's to CMS.
Review of facility fall investigations revealed Resident #24 had three (3) falls that occurred on 11/25/18, 12/01/18, and 12/07/18; however, review of the Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 12/27/18 Section J Falls J1900 showed it was coded as one (1) fall occurring during the review period.
Interview with MDS Coordinator on 02/28/19 at approximately 4:10 PM revealed the coding was an error and that the coding of 7/1 for the ADL's was not correct. The MDS Coordinator stated the CNA's were responsible for entering ADL information into the Kiosk as they provide care for the residents but the information was not always entered correctly. The MDS Coordinator revealed she expected staff to enter information correctly. Further interview with the MDS Coordinator revealed the information coded for falls was collected from historical information that automatically populates from Incident reports related to falls. The MDS Coordinator stated it was her error for not verifying the falls information was correct before submitting the MDS assessments to CMS.
Interview with DON on 02/28/19 at 9:59 AM revealed she expected staff to input all MDS information correctly and that coded information be verified prior to submitting electronic reports. The DON stated CNA's were responsible for entering ADL information and Administrative staff review all the information submitted by the CNA's the prior day every morning in their morning meetings.
2. Review of the RAI 3.0 User's Manual, Version 1.6, October 2018, Section G0110: Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance, revealed steps for assessment included review of documentation in the medical record for the seven (7)-day look-back period. Further review of the manual defined eating as how the resident eats and drinks, regardless of skill and should include intake of nourishment by other means (e.g., tube feeding, total parental nutrition, Intravenous fluids, administered for nutrition or hydration).
Record review revealed the facility readmitted Resident #46 on 12/28/18 with diagnoses, which included Schizophrenia, Respiratory Failure, and Malnutrition.
Review of the MDS Section G Activities of Daily Living, revealed Resident #46 was coded 7/2 for Eating, indicating the activity did occur but only once or twice during the seven-day look-back period. However, review of the MDS Section K-Swallowing/Nutritional Status revealed Resident #46 received nutrition via a feeding tube during the seven-day look back period and fifty-one (51) percent or more calories were received via tube feeding during the entire seven days, indicating the resident's eating had occurred more than twice during the seven-day look-back period.
Interview with the MDS Coordinator, on 02/27/19 at 1:55 PM, revealed the Certified Nurse Aides (CNA's) enter the information in Section G of the MDS into the Kiosk as they provide care for the residents. The MDS Coordinator stated the information coded for Resident #46 was coded in error because he/she received tube feeding during the seven-day look-back period and feeds him/herself meals at times.
Based on interview, record review and review of the Long Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 3.0 User's Manual, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that each resident receives an accurate assessment, reflective of the resident's status at the time of the assessment, by staff qualified to assess relevant care areas and are knowledgeable about the resident's status, needs, strengths, and areas of decline for five (5) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents (Residents #9, #18, #46, #24 and #36).
Staff failed to accurately code Resident #18's, 24's and #46's MDS assessment related to Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Resident #6's MDS assessment related to Hospice Services, and Resident #24's MDS assessment related to Falls. In addition, staff failed to conduct the pain portion of the MDS assessment for Resident #9 when the resident was experiencing pain daily, per RAI manual.
The findings include:
Review of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 3.0 User's Manual, revealed under Section O-0100 Special Treatments, Procedures, and Programs, if a resident had been on Hospice services during the fourteen (14) day look back period then Hospice would need to be coded.
1. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #36 to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses, which include Unspecified Dementia with Behavioral Disturbances, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Essential Hypertension, and Chronic Pain.
Review of Physician's Order, dated 01/11/18, revealed Resident #36 was to be evaluated and admitted to hospice on 01/11/18. However, review of Resident #36's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 10/20/18, revealed section O-0100 Hospice was not coded per RAI manual.
Interview with MDS Coordinator #1 on 02/28/19 at 08:37 AM, revealed hospice should of been coded on Resident #36's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], and it must have been an oversight since it was not coded.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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3. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #64 on 01/08/19, with diagnoses, which included Retention of Urine, Mu...
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3. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #64 on 01/08/19, with diagnoses, which included Retention of Urine, Muscle Weakness, and Multiple Sclerosis. Review of the admission MDS assessment, dated 01/15/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #64's cognition as intact, with a BIMS score of fifteen (15) which indicated the resident was interviewable.
Review of the Physician's Orders dated February 2019, revealed an order for indwelling urinary catheter related to retention of urine.
Review of Resident #64's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated 01/10/19, revealed staff were to provide urinary catheter care per facility policy.
Observations on 02/27/19 at 11:35 AM and 2:10 PM revealed Resident #64's catheter clip was hanging near the drainage bag and the catheter tubing was not secured per facility policy.
Interview with Resident #64 on 02/27/19 at 2:25 PM, revealed having the catheter tubing secured keeps it from being caught up in the blankets.
Interview with CNA #7 on 02/27/19 at 3:33 PM, revealed staff should secure the catheter using the clip to keep the catheter from pulling. CNA #7 stated staff should follow the care plan when providing care to residents.
Interview with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) on 02/27/19 at 2:10 PM, revealed the catheter should be anchored and the clip in place to keep it from pulling. She stated she expected the aides to follow the residents' care plan when providing care.
4. Record review revealed the facility re-admitted Resident #68 on 12/14/18 with diagnoses which included Sepsis, Muscle Weakness, Muscle Wasting, Urinary Tract Infection and Acute Kidney Failure. , Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 02/07/19, revealed the facility assessed the resident's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) Score to be a fifteen (15), which indicated he/she was interviewable.
Observations on 02/27/19 at 2:50 PM revealed Resident #68 had a urinary catheter with the drainage tubing hanging from the bed and looped upward to the drainage bag allowing urine to pool in the tubing and not drain into the top of the drainage bag properly per facility policy. Interview with CNA #3 at the time revealed she did not know what was wrong about the placement of Resident #68's catheter tubing. CNA #3 checked to see if the resident had a securement device per surveyor request and the CNA stated there was not a device in place and she was not sure if the resident was supposed to have one.
Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3 on 02/27/19 at 3:00 PM revealed Resident #68's catheter tubing should not be coiled on the bed and that it is supposed to hang to the lowest position without touching the floor. LPN #3 stated she did not know if there should be a securement device and the facility does not have any securement devices in the facility.
5. Review of the facility policy titled Urinary Continence-Clinical Protocol, last revised September 2014, revealed Assessment and Recognition for incontinent individuals, the nursing staff will identify and document circumstances related to the incontinence, for example, frequency, nocturia, or relationship to coughing or sneezing. Further review revealed as appropriate, based on assessment of the category and causes of incontinence, the staff will provide scheduled toileting, prompted voiding, or other interventions to try to improve the individuals' continence status.
Record review revealed the facility re-admitted Resident #18 on 09/28/18 with diagnoses, which included Fracture of left Femur, Muscle Weakness, Unspecified Abnormalities of gait and Mobility, History of Falling, Heart Failure, Major Depressive Disorder and Unspecified Macular Degeneration.
Review of Resident #18's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] Section H, Bowel & Bladder revealed the facility coded Resident #18 as frequently incontinent of bladder and bowel. Review of the 90-day Quarterly MDS assessment completed on 12/21/18 revealed the facility coded Resident #59 as always incontinent of bladder and not rated for bowel.
Interview with MDS Coordinator on 02/27/19 at approximately 3:35 PM revealed there was no method of tracking the decline since the decline was coded in December 2018 and there has been no efforts by staff to identify what caused the decline and to try and restore Resident #18 to his/her baseline per facility policy. The MDS Coordinator stated she checked and ruled out that Resident #18's prescribed medications could have contributed to the decline. The MDS Coordinator stated as soon as the decline was observed, she should have notified the DON and made her and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) aware of the decline, but she did not report the decline to anyone.
Interview with the DON, on 02/27/19 at 3:29 PM revealed she expected catheter tubing to be coiled on the bed and placed so that the tubing empties into the top of the drainage bag, and the drainage bag should never by on the floor even if it is in a dignity bag. The DON stated staff should place a leg strap on each resident with a catheter to prevent injury. The DON revealed there was turn around in the MDS Coordinator role, which led to lot of MDS information, being overlooked and not addressed. The DON stated when a decline in continence was observed, staff should look at potential causes to try to restore and prevent further decline. The DON further revealed the facility should get therapy involved, try restorative, and look at toileting schedules. The DON stated staff should have addressed the decline and should have put interventions in place to address the resident's decline.
Based on interview, observation, record review and review of facility policy and protocol, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident who has an indwelling urinary catheter receives appropriate treatment and services to prevent urinary tract infections or to restore continence to the extent possible for five (5) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents (Residents #9, #18, #64, #68, and #73).
Multiple observations revealed staff failed to position Residents #9's, #68's and #73's urinary catheter drainage tubing to allow proper urine drainage, failed to ensure Resident #64's catheter tubing was secured, and failed to ensure Resident #68 and #73 had a leg strap secure in use with his/her urinary catheter; per facility policy. In addition, Resident #18 had a decline in bladder continence; however, staff failed to assess and put interventions in place to address the noted decline per facility policy.
The findings include:
Review of facility policy titled, Catheter Care, Urinary, last revised September, 2014, revealed the purpose of this procedure is to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Maintain unobstructed urine flow by checking the resident frequently to be sure he/she is not lying on the catheter and to keep the catheter and tubing free of kinks, and the urinary drainage bag must be held or positioned lower than the bladder at all times to prevent the urine in the tubing and drainage bag from flowing back into the urinary bladder. Ensure that the catheter remains secured with a leg strap to reduce friction and movement at the insertion site (Note: Catheter tubing should be strapped to the resident's inner thigh). After catheter care is provided, check drainage tubing and bag to insure that the catheter is draining properly.
1. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #9 on 08/23/19 with diagnoses, which included Immobility Syndrome (Paraplegic); Muscle Wasting and Atrophy, Multiple Sites; Unspecified Lack of Coordination; History of Urinary Tract Infections; and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment, dated 12/04/18, revealed the facility assessed Resident #9's cognition as intact with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of fifteen (15) which indicated the resident was interviewable. Further review of the Quarterly MDS revealed Resident #9 had a urinary catheter.
Observations on 02/26/19 at 8:45 AM, on 02/27/19 at 8:11 AM, on 02/27/19 at 1:40 PM, and on 02/28/19 at 8:16 AM PM, revealed Resident #9 had a urinary catheter with the drainage tubing hanging from the bed and looped upward to the drainage bag. This allowed urine to pool in the tubing and not drain into the top of the drainage bag properly per facility policy. Observation on 02/27/19 at 1:40 PM also revealed the catheter drainage bag was flat on the floor, not hanging from the bed frame.
2. Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #73 on 01/11/19 with diagnoses, which included Anoxic Brain Damage and Type II Diabetes Mellitus. Review of the thirty (30)-Day MDS Assessment, dated 02/08/19, revealed the facility assessed Resident #73's cognition as severely impaired. The resident was unable to complete the BIMS, which indicated the resident was not interviewable. Further review of the MDS revealed the resident had long-term and short-term memory impairment and never/rarely made decisions. Additionally, the resident required total care with all activities of daily living (ADL's) and had an indwelling urinary catheter.
Observations on 02/26/19 at 10:35 PM, on 02/26/19 at 12:40 PM, on 02/27/19 at 8:09 AM, and on 02/27/19 at 1:35 PM, revealed Resident #73's catheter drainage tubing hanging from the bed and looped upward to the drainage bag. This allowed urine to pool in the tubing and not drain into the top of the drainage bag properly per facility policy.
Observation during stoma and catheter care on 02/27/19 at 8:09 AM revealed a catheter secure leg strap was not in use for Resident #73, per facility policy.
Interview with Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) #4 on 02/27/19 at 5:10 PM revealed staff should use a leg strap for a catheter and if she found a resident with a urinary catheter without one, she would apply it. CNA #4 stated staff should place catheter drainage tubing in a position to allow good drainage from the bladder, and not coil the tubing on the bed. CNA #4 attempted to demonstrate the proper placement of the catheter drainage tubing but was unable to do so without the tubing hanging from the bed and looping to the drainage bag or coiling it on the bed.
Interview with CNA # 5 on 02/28/19 at 8:17 AM, revealed staff should clamp the tubing to the top of the bed so it will drain directly into the top of the drainage bag. She stated the tubing should not be dangling as it prevents proper drainage of the bladder. Upon completion of interview, CNA exited the resident's room but did not reposition the tubing for proper drainage.
Interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #1 on 02/27/19 at 2:37 PM revealed she did not believe there was anything wrong with the catheter tubing hanging from the bed and looped to the drainage bag. The RN stated she did not any education she received stating any certain placement of the tubing; however, the catheter bag should never be flat on the floor to prevent infections. RN #1 revealed leg strap catheter secures were not used much at the facility, but she understood they should be used to prevent injury related to pulling and movement of the catheters.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food ser...
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Based on observation, interview and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.
Observation of the kitchen on 02/26/19, revealed staff failed to clean soiled equipment, ensure foods were covered and sealed, and to label foods with use by dates per facility policy.
Review of the facility Census and Condition, dated 02/26/19, revealed seventy-four (74) of seventy-seven (77) residents received their meals from the kitchen.
The findings include:
1. Review of facility policy titled, Food Receiving and Storage, last revised July 2014, 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 #1 in the kitchen on 02/26/19 at 8:39 AM, revealed there were two (2) pans of jello with white particles present that had collected on the jello due to being left uncovered and open to air.
Observation of the reach in refrigerator in the kitchen on 02/26/19 at 8:43 AM, revealed sliced cheese opened and not sealed with no date or labeling present and a half full container of Italian dressing with a received date of 03/22/18 and no used by date.
2. Review of facility policy titled, Procedure for Cleaning Bench Can Opener, not dated, revealed immediately after the can opener is used it will be removed from the base, blade to be washed, and this will be repeated after each meal and as needed.
Observation manual can opener on 02/26/19 at 8:45 AM revealed there was a buildup of a sticky grayish/white substance on the cutting edge and surrounding area.
Interview with Dietary Manager on 02/26/19 at 8:50 AM, revealed he expected all foods being stored in the freezers and refrigerators to be covered, sealed, and labeled with use by dates. He stated he expected staff to clean the can opener after each use to prevent any buildup of material.