CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2) For Resident #8 the facility failed to provide a dignified dining experience. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure that staff did not feed Resident #8 while standing over the Resident.
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2) For Resident #8 the facility failed to provide a dignified dining experience. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure that staff did not feed Resident #8 while standing over the Resident.
Review of the facility policy titled Dignity, revised February 2021, indicated, but was not limited to, the following:
-Each Resident shall be cared for in a manner that promotes and enhances his or her sense of well-being, level of satisfaction with life, and feelings of self-worth and self-esteem.
-Residents are treated with dignity and respect at all times.
-When assisting with care, residents are supported in exercising their rights. For example, residents are provided with a dignified dining experience.
Resident #8 was admitted to the facility in February 2011 with diagnoses including aphasia and dementia.
Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 11/30/23, indicated that Resident #8 scored a 10 out of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status examination, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. The MDS indicated Resident #8 required extensive one person physical assist with eating.
Review of Resident #8's Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care plan indicated Resident #8 is independent to dependent with eating depending on level of fatigue.
On 1/2/24 at 9:03 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #8 in bed. A staff member standing beside the bed, looking down at Resident #8 while providing feeding assistance.
On 1/2/24 at 1:16 P.M., the surveyor observed Resident #8 in bed. A staff member standing beside the bed, looking down at Resident #8 while providing feeding assistance.
During an interview on 1/3/24 at 1:15 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said staff should not be standing while feeding residents unless they are at eye level with the Resident. The DON said staff should either lower the bed enough so that the staff can remain seated while feeding the Resident, or raise the bed so that the staff and the Resident are at eye level.
During an interview on 1/3/24 at 1:19 P.M., the maintenance director said Resident #8 has a newer, functioning, bed with a wide range of motion which staff could easily either lower or raise the bed so that staff would be at eye level with the Resident while providing feeding assistance.
Based on observations, record review and interviews the facility failed to provide the right to a dignified existence for two Residents (#44 and #8) out of a total sample of 28 residents. Specifically,
1. For Resident #44, who is dependent on staff for personal hygiene and grooming, the facility failed to remove unwanted facial hair.
2. For Resident #8 the facility failed to provide a dignified dining experience.
Findings include:
1. For Resident #44, who is dependent on staff for personal hygiene and grooming, the facility failed to remove unwanted facial hair.
Review of the facility policy titled Activities of Daily Living (ADL's), Supporting, dated as revised March 2018, indicated that residents who are unable to carry out ADL's independently will receive the services necessary to maintain good grooming.
Resident #44 was admitted to the facility in December 2023 with diagnoses including heart failure and generalized muscle weakness.
Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 12/19/23, indicated that Resident #44 scored a 13 out of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status exam, indicating intact cognition. The MDS further indicated that Resident #44 requires substantial assistance for ADL completion.
Review of the current ADL care plan indicated that Resident #44 requires an assist of one staff member to complete personal hygiene tasks. Further review failed to indicate that Resident #44 refuses care.
On 1/2/24 at 8:30 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #44 with a significant amount of 1/2 inch long white hair on her/his chin.
On 1/3/24 at 9:25 A.M. the surveyor observed Resident #44 with a significant amount of 1/2 inch long white hair on her/his chin.
During an interview on 1/3/24 at 9:26 A.M., Resident #44 said that he/she certainly would like for someone to help him/her to remove the chin hair. Resident #44 said that none of the staff had offered to remove the chin hair and it is embarrassing.
On 1/3/24 at 12:35 P.M., the surveyor observed Resident #44 with a significant amount of 1/2 inch long white hair on her/his chin.
On 1/4/24, at 8:25 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #44 with a significant amount of 1/2 inch long white hair on her/his chin.
During an interview on 1/4/24, at 8:25 A.M., Resident #44's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1 said that it is the responsibility of the CNA's to shave the residents.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2) For Resident #11 the facility failed to ensure that the air mattress was set to the correct setting, as ordered by the Physician.
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2) For Resident #11 the facility failed to ensure that the air mattress was set to the correct setting, as ordered by the Physician.
Review of the facility policy, titled Support Surface Guidelines, dated as revised September 2013, indicated, but was not limited to, the following:
-Redistributing support surfaces are to promote comfort for all bed or chairbound residents, prevent skin breakdown, promote circulation and provide pressure relief or reduction.
-Support surfaces alone are not effective in preventing pressure ulcers, but studies indicate that the use of appropriate support surfaces with interventions such as turning, repositioning and moisture management can assist in reducing pressure ulcer development.
-Support surfaces are modifiable. Individual residents' needs differ.
Resident #11 was admitted to the facility in July 2023 with diagnoses including dementia.
Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 12/21/23, indicated that Resident #11 scored a 15 out of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status examination, indicating intact cognition. The MDS further indicated Resident #11 was dependent on staff assistance for bed mobility and transferring out of bed.
Review of Resident #11's current Physician orders indicated an order:
-Air mattress to bed at all times. (weight Range Setting: 160 lbs.) Check setting and function every shift, start date 10/25/23.
Review of Resident #11's current skin care plans indicated Resident #11 has potential for pressure ulcer development related to limited mobility, frail fragile skin, decreased activity. Interventions included:
-Air mattress to bed; monitor setting and function as ordered.
During an interview and observation on 1/2/24 at 8:25 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #11 lying in bed. Resident #11 said his/her bed was uncomfortable because the mattress was too firm. The surveyor observed the air mattress control for the bed, the arrow was set just below 240 pounds.
On 1/2/24 at 1:35 P.M., the surveyor observed Resident #11 lying in bed. The air mattress was set just below 240 pounds.
On 1/3/24 at 8:37 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #11 lying in bed. The air mattress was set just below 240 pounds.
During an interview and observation on 1/3/24 at 10:12 A.M., Nurse (#4) said an air mattress should be set according to a resident's physician order, and that the function and setting of the air mattress should be checked every shift. Nurse #4 said that if the setting is not what is ordered it must be adjusted. Nurse #4 said Resident #11 utilized an air mattress for comfort as the Resident was on hospice services, but also because the Resident had a history of a pressure ulcer. Nurse #4 and the surveyor observed Resident #11's air mattress set just below 240 pounds. Nurse #4 said the setting was incorrect as the air mattress needed to be set to 160 pounds, and that this would need to be adjusted. Nurse #4 said that if an air mattress was too firm it may damage the Resident's skin.
During an interview on 1/23/24 at 10:21 A.M., Nurse Unit Manager (#3) said nurses should check the setting and function of air mattresses every shift, and as part of this check nurses should adjust the setting if it is not set according to the Resident's physician order.
During an interview on 1/3/24 at 10:37 A.M., the Director of Nursing said nurses should check the setting and function of air mattresses every shift, and as part of this check the nurses should adjust the setting if it is not set according to the Resident's physician order.
Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to implement a plan of care for two Residents (#110 and #11) out of a total sample of 28 residents. Specifically:
1. For Resident #110 the facility failed to provide assistance with eating.
2. For Resident #11, the facility failed to ensure that the air mattress was set to the correct setting as ordered by the Physician.
Findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) dated revised March 2018, indicated that residents who are unable to carry out activities of daily living independently will receive the services necessary to maintain good nutrition .
1. Resident #110 was admitted to the facility in November 2023 with diagnoses including dysphagia (difficulty chewing and swallowing) and stroke.
Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 12/4/23, indicated that Resident #110 scored a 3 out of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status exam, indicating severely impaired cognition. The MDS further indicated that Resident #110 required substantial/maximal assistance-helper does more than half the effort for eating.
Review of Resident #110's care plans, dated 12/8/23, indicated a problem for nutrition, written by the dietitian, with the following intervention: Monitor/document/report PRN (as needed) any s/sx (signs/symptoms) of dysphagia: Pocketing, Choking, Coughing, Drooling, Holding food in mouth, Several attempts at swallowing .
On 1/2/24 at 8:45 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #110 sitting in a chair in his/her room with a breakfast tray on the over the bed table. Resident #110 was not eating and there were no staff in the room observing Resident #110 for signs of choking or for encouraging the Resident to eat.
On 1/3/24 at 9:00 A.M., the surveyor observed Nurse #8 deliver Resident 110's food tray, place it on the over the bed table, open the containers and leave the room, leaving Resident #110 alone for the meal.
On 1/4/24 at 8:46 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #110 lying in bed with a breakfast tray on the over the bed table. Resident #110 was not eating and there were no staff in the room observing Resident #110 for signs of choking or for encouraging the Resident to eat.
On 1/4/24 at 1:08 P.M., the surveyor observed Resident #110 sitting in a chair in his/her room with a lunch tray on the over the bed table in front of her/him. Resident #110 was not eating and there were no staff in the room observing Resident #110 for signs of choking or for encouraging the Resident to eat.
During an interview on 1/3/24, at 1:39 P.M., the Dietitian said that it was the expectation that staff would supervise Resident #110 during meals in order to determine if she/he was exhibiting s/sx of dysphagia.
During an interview on 1/4/24, at 1:11 P.M., Nurse Unit Manager (#1) said that she was not aware of the dietitian's recommended intervention to monitor/document/report PRN any s/sx (signs/symptoms) of dysphagia with meals. Nurse Unit Manager #1 said that in order to follow this intervention staff would have to be continually supervising the Resident with his/her meals.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2. Resident #83 was admitted to the facility in September 2021 and had diagnoses that include dysphagia (difficulty chewing and swallowing) following cerebral infarction (stroke) and Gastrostomy tube ...
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2. Resident #83 was admitted to the facility in September 2021 and had diagnoses that include dysphagia (difficulty chewing and swallowing) following cerebral infarction (stroke) and Gastrostomy tube (feeding tube).
Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 11/01/23, indicated that on the Brief Interview for Mental Status exam Resident #83 scored an 8 out of a possible 15, indicating moderately impaired cognition. The MDS further indicated Resident #83 had no behaviors and was dependent on staff for all aspects of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
Review of the current Physician orders, with a start date of 12/19/23, was an order: Enteral Feed: Jevity 1.2/Fibersource HN 1.2 at 85 ml/hr. Up at 10p and down at 8a. Run time of 10hr., one time a day and remove per schedule.
Review of the current care plan for Resident #83 indicated the following:
-A G tube (Gastrostomy tube) care plan, dated as revised 11/6/23, with an intervention: Resident #83 is dependent with tube feedings and water flushes. See MD orders for current feeding orders.
-A dehydration care plan, initiated 09/03/21 and revised on 2/7/21, indicated Resident #83 was at risk for dehydration due to diuretic use, Gtube feedings (sic). The one intervention on the care plan, dated as revised 2/15/23, indicated: monitor labs, water flushes, G tube feedings, monitor for loose stools.
On 1/2/24 at 8:03 A.M., Resident #83 was observed asleep in bed. The tube feed was running. There was no date or time on the tube feed bag, or the hydration bed to indicate when the bags were hung. A syringe bag hung alongside the other two bags and was dated: 12/31/23 up at 10pm, down at 8am (sic).
On 1/5/24 at 7:37 A.M., Resident #83 was observed asleep in bed. The tube feed was running. There was no date or time on the tube feed bag, or the hydration bed to indicate the date and time that the bags were hung.
During an interview on 1/5/24 at 7:43 A.M., with the Nurse (#6) he said that it is the expectation that the nurse that hangs the tube feed bag and the hydration bag label and date both bags with the time that it goes up and the time that it should comes down. The surveyor and Nurse #6 observed Resident #83's bags together and he said that the nurse that hung the bags is training with him and that he will re-educate her.
During an interview on 1/5/24 at 7:58 A.M., with the Nurse Unit Manager (#3) she said that it is the expectation that staff label and date the tube feed and hydration bag when they are hung. Nurse Unit Manager #3 is aware that this is not consistently being done.
During an interview on 1/5/24 at 8:39 A.M., with the Director of Nursing she said that staff should always label and date the tube feed and hydration bag when they are hung.
Based on observations, record review and interview, the facility failed to provide care in accordance with professional standards of practice for two Residents (#112 and #83) out of a total sample of 28 Residents. Specifically,
1) for Resident #112, the facility failed to follow the most current doctor's order for G-tube (gastric tube, a tube placed directly through the abdomen for the purpose of instilling nutrition) feeding and failed to label and date the tube feeding bottle and water flush bag with the date and time hung.
2) for Resident #83 the facility failed to label and date the tube feeding bottle and water flush bag with the date and time hung.
Findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled Enteral Feedings-Safety precautions, dated revised November 2018 indicated the following:
Sterile formula in a closed system has a maximum hang time of 48 hours.
Check the Enteral nutrition label against the order and the rate of administration, before administration.
On the formula label document the initials, date and time the formula was hung and initial that the label was checked against the order.
1. Resident #112 was admitted to the facility in December 2023 with diagnoses including dysphagia (difficulty chewing and swallowing), cancer of the mouth and G-tube placement.
Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 12/8/23, indicated that Resident #112 requires assistance with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). The MDS further indicated that Resident #112 scored a 13 out of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status exam, indicating Resident #112 is cognitively intact.
On 1/2/24, at 8:15 A.M., and 11:22 A.M., the surveyor observed Jevity 1.5 cal (calorie) G-tube feeding running at 75 ml/Hr. (milliliters/hour)(not the current doctor's order) into the trash can. The surveyor observed that approximately 400 ml was left in the bottle. The surveyor then observed Resident #112 sitting in the hallway without the G-tube feeding connected.
Review of the current Physician's orders, included the following active orders:
-Dated 12/11/23, for Enteral Up/Down Schedule: Feed Up at 6 p.m. Down at 6 a.m. ; in the evening Jevity 1.5 75 ml/hr 150 ml flush every 4 hours AND in the morning for Jevity 1.5, 75 ml/hr
-Dated 12/18/23, indicated an another active order for Enteral Feeding via G-tube Jevity 1.5. up at 3:00 P.M. down at 9:00 A.M. 50 ml/hr., in the afternoon for feeding up at 3 p.m., in the morning for feeding down at 9:00 A.M. or until full amount given.
Review of the Medication Administration Records dated December 2023 and January 2024 indicated that Resident #112 received the following G-tube feeding: Enteral Up/Down Schedule: Feed Up at 6 p.m. Down at 6 a.m. ; in the evening Jevity 1.5 75 ml/Hr (not the current doctor's order since 12/18/23).
On 1/3/24, at 7:23 A.M. the surveyor observed a bottle of Jevity 1.5 hanging without a date or time hung. The surveyor also observed that approximately 200 ml of Jevity was left in the bottle. The surveyor then observed Resident #112 sitting in the hallway without the tube feeding connected.
During an interview on 1/3/24, at 9:04 A.M., Nurse Unit Manager #1 said that the tube feeding bottle and the water should both be labeled with the date and time hung.
During an interview on 1/3/24, at 1:06 P.M., the Dietitian said that a person can not have more than one order for tube feeding and that she didn't know why Resident #112 had two different orders for tube feeding. The Dietitian then said that when a new order is written the old one should be discontinued.
On 1/4/24, at 7:05 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #112 sitting in the hallway without the tube feeding connected to the Resident. The surveyor also observed the tube feeding pump in the Resident's room running at 75 ml/Hr with 200 ml left in the bottle (not the current doctor's order). The surveyor also observed a water bag attached to the tube feeding pump without a label for the date and time it was hung.
During an interview on 1/4/24, at 7:10 A.M., Nurse #9 said that she checks the tube feeding pump every 35 to 40 minutes during the night to make sure everything is infusing appropriately and said that the tube feeding pump is running at 75 ml/Hr as ordered. The surveyor and Nurse #9 reviewed the current Physician's orders which read for Enteral Feeding via G-tube .Jevity 1.5. up at 3:00 P.M. down at 9:00 A.M. 50 ml/hr in the afternoon for feeding up at 3 p.m., in the morning for feeding down at 9:00 A.M. or until full amount given. Nurse #9 then said that she wasn't sure what the tube feeding should be running at. Nurse #9 then said that the previous order should have been discontinued when the new order was taken.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0676
(Tag F0676)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to assist one Resident (#90) out of a sample of 28 residents to replace lost hearing aids. Specifically, the facility failed to...
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Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to assist one Resident (#90) out of a sample of 28 residents to replace lost hearing aids. Specifically, the facility failed to assist the Resident in obtaining services to replace hearing devices lost at the facility.
Findings include:
A review of the facility policy titled Hearing Impaired Resident, Care of, dated as revised February 2018, indicated the following:
-Staff will assist hearing impaired residents to maintain effective communication with clinicians, caregivers, other residents and visitors.
-Staff will help residents who have lost or damaged hearing devices in obtaining services to replace the devices.
Resident #90 was admitted to the facility in March 2023 with diagnoses including hearing loss.
Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 12/7/23, indicated Resident #90 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status examination score of 14 out of a possible 15, indicating intact cognition. The MDS indicated Resident #90 did not have a hearing aid.
Review of the MDS assessments dated 3/28/23, 6/21/23 and 09/13/23 indicated Resident #90 had a hearing aid at the time of the assessments.
During an interview and observation on 1/2/24 at 8:05 A.M., Resident #90 was observed to be very hard of hearing and needed the surveyor to speak very loudly directly into his/her ear. Resident #90 said that he/she lost his/her bilateral hearing aids about a year ago when they went down in his/her pants to the laundry and never returned. Resident #90 said the facility told his/her daughter hearing aid replacement was not covered by insurance and so they were never replaced.
A review of the request for ancillary services consent form dated 3/22/23 indicated only podiatry services were requested, and that the facility had not requested audiology services.
During an interview and observation on 1/5/24 at 8:35 A.M., Resident #90 again had a very hard time hearing the surveyor. Resident #90 said as soon as he/she realized the hearing aids were missing, he/she told the staff in the facility, as well as his/her daughter. Resident #90 said his/her daughter was working on replacing the hearing aids.
During an interview on 1/5/24 at 8:31 A.M., the Certified Nurse's Assistants (CNA) #2 and #3 said they were not aware Resident #90 ever had hearing aids.
During an interview on 1/5/24 at 9:16 A.M., Nurse Unit Manager (#3) said she was not aware Resident #90 had lost his/her hearing aids. Nurse Unit Manager #3 said staff are expected to initiate a grievance when a resident reports a missing item and that it is inappropriate for a staff member to tell the Resident that missing hearing aids would not be replaced because they were not covered by insurance.
During an interview on 1/5/24 at 10:51 A.M., the Director of Nurses said Resident #90's missing hearing aids should have been replaced even if the Resident was not enrolled to receive audiology services through the facility.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to implement the plan of care for one Resident (#67) out of a total sample of 28 residents. Specifically, for Resident #67 who has...
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Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to implement the plan of care for one Resident (#67) out of a total sample of 28 residents. Specifically, for Resident #67 who has a Stage 3 pressure ulcer on his/her foot, the facility failed to offload his/her feet as ordered by the Physician and Wound Physician.
Findings include:
The facility policy titled Pressure Ulcers/Skin Breakdown-Clinical Protocol, dated as revised April 2018, indicated the following:
-The nursing staff and practitioner will assess and document an individual's significant risk factors for developing pressure ulcers; for example, immobility, recent weight loss and a history of pressure ulcer(s).
-In addition, the nurse shall describe and document/report the following:
a. Full assessment of pressure sore including location, stage, length, width and depth, presence of exudates or necrotic tissue;
b. Pain assessment;
c. Resident's mobility status;
d. Current treatments, including support surfaces; and
e. All active diagnoses.
-The Physician will order pertinent wound treatments, including pressure reduction surfaces, wound cleansing, and debridement approaches (occlusives, absorptive, etc.), and application of topical agents.
Resident #67 was admitted to the facility in June 2022 with the following diagnoses: dementia and pressure-induced deep tissue damage of the left heel.
Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 11/1/23, indicated that on the Brief Interview for Mental Status examination Resident #67 scored 6 out of a possible 15 points, indicating severely impaired cognition. The MDS further indicated Resident #67 had no behavior of rejecting care and required maximum assistance from staff for lower body care.
Review of the facility Matrix report dated 1/02/24, indicated Resident #67 had a facility-acquired pressure ulcer.
Review of the current Physician orders included: heels up cushion, every shift for offloading of bilateral heels, start date 9/6/22.
Review of the January 2024 Treatment Administration Record indicated nursing had signed off that Resident #67's heels were up on a cushion three shifts a day, each day in January.
Review of the current Skin care plan for Resident #67 indicated the following interventions:
-Offload heels, dated as revised 2/15/23.
-Offloading booties while in bed as Resident will allow/tolerate, dated as revised 2/15/23.
Review of the current Activities of Daily Living care plan indicated Resident #67 requires staff assist for bed mobility and positioning.
Review of the Wound Physician weekly visit notes indicated the following:
-Resident was seen on 12/27/23 for wound care and treatment recommendations for a left heel pressure ulcer. The progress of the wound was noted as deteriorating and had changed from a Stage 2 to a Stage 3. The wound size was 1.5 x 2 x 0.5 [centimeter] with moderate serosanguinous exudate (drainage). The treatment plan indicated Resident #67's heel should be offloaded, per facility protocol.
On 1/2/24 at 12:46 P.M., the surveyor observed Resident #67 in bed, asleep. Resident #67's heels lay flat on the mattress. There was no heels-up cushion or booties observed in the bed or vicinity.
On 1/4/24 at 7:19 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #67 in bed, asleep. Resident #67's heels lay flat on the mattress. There was no heels-up cushion or booties observed in the bed or vicinity.
On 1/4/24 at 8:57 AM., the surveyor observed Resident #67 in bed, asleep. Resident #67's heels lay flat on the mattress. There was no heels-up cushion or booties observed in the bed or vicinity.
During an interview on 1/05/24 at 10:19 A.M., with Resident #67's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #3 she said Resident #67 did not refuse care and the amount of staff assistance needed varied depending on the day. CNA #3 said Resident #67 had very sensitive skin and he/she had no open areas. CNA #3 said she thinks the area Resident #67 had on his/her heel was healed. CNA #3 said she was not aware Resident #67 was supposed to have his/her heels offloaded in bed.
During an interview on 1/5/24 at 10:23 A.M., with the Nurse Unit Manager (#3) she said Resident #3 had an area on his/her foot that is scabbed. Nurse Unit Manager #3 said Resident #67's feet should be offloaded when in bed, per the Physician's order.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to address continued weight loss in a timely manner for on...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to address continued weight loss in a timely manner for one Resident (#110) out of a total sample of 28 residents.
Findings include:
Resident #110 was admitted to the facility in November 2023 with diagnoses including dysphagia (difficulty chewing and swallowing) and stroke.
Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], indicated that Resident #110 scored a 3 out of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status exam, indicating severely impaired cognition. The MDS further indicated that Resident #110 required substantial/maximal assistance-helper does more than half the effort for eating.
Review of the current nutrition care plan, dated 12/8/23, written by the dietitian included the following intervention: Monitor/document/report PRN (as needed) any s/sx (signs/symptoms) of dysphagia: Pocketing, Choking, Coughing, Drooling, Holding food in mouth, Several attempts at swallowing.
Review of the medical record indicated that Resident #110 had a significant weight loss of 7.26% in one month from 11/28/23 to 12/27/23 registering the following weights:
-11/28/23: 124.4 pounds (lbs)
-11/29/23: 123.2 lbs
-12/5/23: 117.4 lbs
-12/27/23: 115.0 lbs
Review of the medical record indicated a Dietitian note, dated 12/6/23, that indicated the Dietitian recognized a significant weight loss and recommended a nutritional supplement and Speech Therapy (ST) and Occupational Therapy (OT) for feeding. Further review of the medical record failed to indicate any review by the Dietician when on 12/27/23, it was determined that Resident #110 continued to lose weight.
Review of the ST and OT treatment notes failed to indicate that Resident #110's eating and swallowing abilities were evaluated and addressed.
During an interview on 1/3/24, at 1:39 P.M., the Dietitian said that the dietician should continue to monitor a resident who had sustained a significant weight loss and put in further interventions if weight loss continued. The Dietitian said that she was not aware that Resident #110 had continued to lose weight. The Dietitian also said she could not locate in the medical record that any new interventions had been implemented to prevent further weight loss once the continued weight loss had been determined.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** On 1/4/24, at 1:34 P.M., the surveyor exited the elevator onto the [NAME] Unit and observed a medication cart unattended and unl...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** On 1/4/24, at 1:34 P.M., the surveyor exited the elevator onto the [NAME] Unit and observed a medication cart unattended and unlocked. The surveyor was able to open and access the cart. A few moments later a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exited a resident room and the surveyor asked her where the nurse was. The CNA said that she did not know.
During an interview on 1/4/24, at 1:35 P.M., Nurse #4 came running from the other end of the hallway. Nurse #4 said that the medication cart was supposed to be locked when not attended but that she had left to assist a resident.
Based on observations, policy review, and interview the facility failed to ensure two medication carts were locked when unattended.
Findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled Storage of Medications, dated revised November 2020, indicated that Compartments (including but not limited to . carts) containing drugs and biological's are locked when not in use. Unlocked medication carts are not left unattended.
On 1/2/24, at 8:02 A.M., the surveyor observed a medication cart unlocked in the Unit A hallway. The surveyor observed a resident sitting next to the medication cart. The surveyor was able to access the medication cart, open all of the drawers, have full access to the medications in the cart for a period of 15 minutes.
During an interview on 1/2/24, at 8:17 A.M. Nurse #1 was informed by the surveyor that the medication cart was not locked and the surveyor was able to access the medications for 15 minutes. Nurse #1 said that she was in a resident's room and forgot to lock the medication cart before leaving it. Nurse #1 said that the medication cart should be locked at all times.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to ensure grievances voiced in the monthly Resident Council meetings w...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to ensure grievances voiced in the monthly Resident Council meetings were adequately addressed or resolved.
Findings include:
The facility policy titled Nursing Home Resident Rights: Grievances, undated, indicated the following:
-Grievance is meant to be broad and includes: concerns with respect to care and treatment (which has been provided or not provided), the behavior of staff and of other residents, and other concerns regarding their LTC (Long Term Care) facility stay.
1. The nursing home must create an environment whereby every resident feels safe to report a concern/file a grievance.
2. The facility must make prompt efforts to resolve grievances the resident may have and the resident has the right to receive the written result of the grievance.
3. The facility must make information on how to file a grievance of complaint available to the resident.
4. Standard Grievances must be resolved within 5-7 business days.
During an initial tour of the [NAME] Unit, on 1/2/24, the surveyors met with residents, and they expressed the following concerns:
-At 7:54 A.M. Resident #71 said the food is terrible and explained it was the taste, a lot of rice and mashed potatoes, and they were short staffed which resulted in food being delivered late.
-At 8:02 A.M. Resident #34 said he/she dislikes the food served in the facility.
-At 8:05 A.M., Resident #90 said the food looks like garbage and tastes like garbage.
-At 8:10 A.M. Resident #8 said he/she dislikes the food served in the facility.
-At 8:15 A.M., Resident #61 said the food does not taste good.
-At 8:21 A.M. Resident #65 said he/she dislikes the food served in the facility.
-At 8:24 A.M., Resident #12 told the surveyor that the only concern he/she had was the food is not good.
Review of the 2023 Resident Council Minutes indicated in 2023, 11 of the 12 monthly meetings were held (there was no meeting documented in June 2023). During those meetings residents voiced concerns regarding cold food temperature for 7 of the 11 meetings and long call light wait times for 4 of the 11 meetings.
-November 2023 action items included:
*Food is cold when delivered to rooms late. Plan: we take temperature before with server and we do test tray on the unit to make sure the food is hot.
-October 2023 actions items included:
*Juice is frozen, food is cold, not getting what's on the menu. Plan: weekly test tray.
*Call lights not answered timely all shifts all days. Plan: new unit manager will conduct an audit of call lights.
-September 2023 action items included:
*Breakfast sometimes cold. Plan: we take temperature of the food before going to the floor.
*Lights are not being answered in a timely manner. Plan: need more info i.e. shifts, weekends or weekdays. Will address in next Resident Council meeting after interviewing residents.
-August 2023 action items included:
*Residents stated that the food is cold. Plan: will inform servers to fill the steamer with more hot water to solve the issue, also reminded the residents that we have a microwave and can heat up the meal if needed.
-July 2023 action items included:
*Food is cold. Requesting a meeting with Dietary Director (done 8/3/23). The Resident Council minutes did not indicate any further steps to resolve this grievance.
-May 2023 action items included:
*Food=cold. The Resident Council minutes did not indicate a plan or steps to resolve this grievance.
-April 2023 action items included:
-Food is too hard & cold. The Resident Council minutes did not indicate a plan or steps to resolve this grievance.
-Documentation of old/unfinished business: call lights not being answered in a timely manner. The Resident Council minutes did not indicate a plan or steps to resolve this grievance.
-March 2023 action items included:
-Residents feel that we need more nurses and CNAs. They feel they wait too long for the buzzer to be answered, we need more help. The Resident Council minutes did not indicate a plan or steps to resolve this grievance.
During the Resident Group meeting on 1/3/24 at 10:37 A.M., the surveyor met with 21 residents. The residents said the Activity Director arranges the monthly Resident Council meeting and takes the meeting minutes, including documenting their concerns. The following month she hands out the prior meeting summary, including the facility's responses to the grievances. The residents said, we do not get resolution and month after month the same concerns are voiced. During the Resident Group meeting residents further expressed the following:
-A resident said part of the reason for the cold food was They forget to turn on the food plate warmer or they are not used consistently. The doors are left open (to the food truck while they pass the trays.
-Another resident said, If people ask what I am eating, I can't tell.
-15 of 21 residents said that even though they complain about food month after month, it does not improve.
-17 of 21 residents said the food is consistently not hot;
-17 of 21 residents said the taste of the food is poor and no seasoning or seasoning packets are provided.
-20 of 21 residents said there are not enough staff to meet their needs. They said waiting an hour for their call bell to be answered is a regular occurrence.
Review of the December 2023 Grievance Log Book included the following grievances:
-12/28/23 Grievance: Son reported that his dad called him last night and reported waiting 1 hour for his call light to be answered.
Resolution: Staff reminded that call lights need to be answered. Staff report that the light was answered timely.
-12/27/23 Grievance: Reports long wait times anytime she rings the call light.
Resolution: Staff to be educated on call light response time.
-12/6/23 Grievance: Reports waiting over 30 minutes to get anyone to answer call light.
Resolution: Staff to improve response time and educated on this importance.
During an interview on 1/04/24 at 8:00 A.M., the Activity Director said:
-She runs the monthly Resident Council meetings and food temperature complaints and concerns regarding the call bell wait times come up regularly at the meetings. She said residents complain the food is cold when delivered and call bell wait times, particularly in the evenings, are an issue of concern.
-The Activity Director said that after the meeting she fills out a form identifying each issue of concern the residents raised and gives the form to the department with which the resident(s) have a concern. The Activity Director said her expectation is the department addresses and attempt to resolve the concern.
-The Activity Director said that at the following month's Resident Council meeting she reviews the response to each concern and then new or repeated concerns are addressed. The Activity Director said, if it isn't fixed, we will address it again.
During an interview on 1/4/24 at 12:30 P.M., the Social Services Director said it is her expectation that grievances be resolved within 72 hours, but ideally much sooner. The surveyor reviewed with the Social Services Director the food and call bell wait time grievances raised during the Resident Council meetings held in 2023. The Social Services Director said, I 100% agree that it's a problem, if it's coming up month after month. She added there are many grievances in the grievance logbook for this year regarding food and call bell wait times.
During the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement meeting on 1/5/24 at 9:16 A.M., with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and Director of Nursing (DON), the NHA said grievances should be resolved within three business days. The NHA and DON said they are aware of food temperature and quality concerns, and call bell wait times are concerns. The NHA and DON said they have been working to resolve the food concerns, by changing the truck delivery times, which they think helped.
Ref F725
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain a safe environment for two Residents (#18 and #21) out of a total sample of 28 residents. Specifically,
1. For Reside...
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain a safe environment for two Residents (#18 and #21) out of a total sample of 28 residents. Specifically,
1. For Resident #18, the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision was provided, resulting in eight falls in 2023, including two that required emergency room evaluations.
2. For Resident #21, who has a diagnosis of epilepsy, the facility failed to ensure bilateral padded side rails were in place to prevent injury in the event of a seizure.
Findings include:
1. For Resident #18, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision and implement effective interventions to prevent falls, resulting in eight falls in 2023, including two that required emergency room evaluations.
The facility policy titled Falls-Clinical Protocol, dated as revised March 2018, indicated the following:
1. For an individual who has fallen, the staff and practitioner will begin to try to identify possible causes within 24 hours of the fall.
2. If the cause of a fall is unclear, or if a fall may have a significant medical cause such as a stroke or an aversive drug reaction (ADR), or if the individual continues to fall despite attempted interventions, a physician will review the situation and help further identify causes and contributing factors.
a. After a fall, the physician should review the resident's gait, balance, and current medications that may be associated with dizziness or falling.
b. Many categories of medications, and especially combinations of medications in several of those categories, increase the risk of falling.
3. The staff and physicians will continue to collect and evaluate information until either the cause of the falling is identified, or it is determined that the cause cannot be found or is not correctable.
-If the individual continues to fall, the staff and physicians will re-evaluate the situation and reconsider possible reasons for the resident's falling (instead of, or in addition to those that have already been identified) and also reconsider the current interventions.
Resident #18 was admitted to the facility in April 2021 and had diagnoses that included Alzheimer's disease and a history of falling.
Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 12/21/23, indicated that on the Brief Interview for Mental Status exam Resident #18 scored a 10 out of a possible 15, indicating moderately impaired cognition. The MDS further indicated Resident #18 had no behaviors and transferred with supervision or touching assistance.
During an initial tour of the C Unit on 1/2/24 at 7:49 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #18 seated on the left side of his/her bed with an armchair blocking his/her ability to transfer. Resident #18 had a black eye and bruising on the forehead. Resident #18 said, I can't get up, it needs to be moved as he/she gestured to the chair. Resident #18 said the bruise was from a fall in his/her room but was unable to recall more details.
Review of the Matrix report dated 1/2/24 indicated Resident #18 had fallen in the past 120 days.
Review of the most recent Functional Abilities and Goals assessment, dated 12/21/23, indicated that for Mobility, Resident #18 required supervision or touching assistance.
Review of the behavior tracking sheet for the past 14 days, 12/20/23 through 1/2/24, indicated Resident #18 had no behaviors.
Review of the 3 most recent Fall Risk Assessments indicated the following scores (a score of 6 or more means the resident is at high risk for falls):
-12/5/23, Resident #18 scored an 8;
-10/7/23, Resident #18 scored an 6;
-8/19/23, Resident #18 scored an 7;
Review of the current care plans for Resident #18 indicated the following:
1. An Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care plan, last revised 4/11/23, indicated Resident #18 required assistance/dependent for ADL care in bathing, grooming, personal hygiene, dressing, bed mobility, transfer, locomotion, toileting related to weakness, chronic CHF [congestive heart failure], and anxiety. Interventions included:
-Resident #18 is assisted by staff for bed mobility and positioning (last revised 6/2/21);
-Resident #18 is assisted by staff for toileting and personal hygiene (last revised 6/2/21);
-Resident #18 is supervised or assisted for all transfers and ambulation with a rolling walker (last revised 9/16/22).
2. A Falls care plan last revised 12/6/23, indicated Resident #18 is at risk for falls related to cognitive loss and history of falls, and decreased mobility. Interventions included:
-Place call light within reach while in bed or close proximity to the bed (initiated 4/1/21);
-Remind Resident #18 to use call light when attempting to ambulate or transfer (initiated 4/1/21);
-Provide reminders to Resident #18 to reach back when attempting to sit in his/her chair to ensure he/she is close enough (revised 2/15/23);
-Monitor for assist with toileting needs. Resident #18 will not always wait for staff assistance (revised 3/16/23).
-Ensure that all of Resident #18's necessary items are within reach of him/her once he/she gets up in his/her chair (initiated 4/6/23);
-Resident #18 will not always wait for staff assistance. Staff to assist Resident #18 with retrieving items from the closet as he/she will allow (initiated 6/12/23);
-Encourage resident to remain in common areas when awake (initiated 10/7/23);
-Remind Resident #18 during care to call for assist with any mobility including reaching (initiated 12/5/23);
-Visual reminder to call for assist (initiated 12/6/23).
3. A Behavior care plan was in place; however, it failed to address behavior potentially contributing to repeated falls in his/her room. In addition, the care plan interventions to prevent falls did not address Resident #18's refusal to remain in common areas when awake (see 10/7/23 fall accident).
Review of the clinical progress notes indicated Resident #18 sustained the following falls in 2023:
a. On 12/29/23, Resident #18 sustained an unwitnessed fall in his/her room at 3:32 P.M. The note indicated Resident #18 fell in his/her room while walking toward the bureau to look for socks. According to the note, the new intervention put in place was to educate Resident #18 on call light use with return demonstration, despite this already being an intervention on the falls care plan since 4/1/21.
b. On 12/5/23, Resident #18 had an unwitnessed fall in his/her room at 10:05 A.M. Staff responded to Resident #18's roommate yelling and found Resident #18 lying next to his/her recliner chair. The note indicated Resident #18 fell out of the chair when attempting to pick up Corn Flakes that dropped on the floor. Resident #18 had a large hematoma to the left side of the forehead and required transfer to a Hospital emergency room for evaluation. According to a follow-up note on 12/5/23 at 9:35 P.M., Resident #18 returned from the hospital and staff reminded him/her to use the call light for assistance, although this intervention had already been in place since 4/1/21.
c. On 10/7/23, Resident #18 had an unwitnessed fall in his/her room at 9:45 A.M. Staff responded to Resident #18's roommate yelling and found Resident #18 on his/her back, lying on the floor, with his/her head resting on the metal foot brace of the bed. The nurse observed a scant amount of blood coming from the back right side of Resident #18's head and two large hematoma's beginning to form at the back of the head. Resident #18 was transferred to a hospital emergency room for evaluation. In the emergency room Resident #18 was treated for a .5 centimeter laceration to the back of the right side of the head. It was repaired with tissue adhesive and left open to air.
d. On 8/19/23, Resident #18 had an unwitnessed fall in his/her room at 11:19 P.M. Staff heard a loud sound and someone calling out for help. Staff entered Resident #18's room and found him/her on the floor in front of the dresser. Resident #18 told the nurse that he/she was trying to get pajamas. Resident #18 was assessed to have no injury and according to the note instructed resident to call for help when he/she needs to get OOB (out of bed).
e. On 6/12/23, Resident #18 had an unwitnessed fall in his/her room at 12:00 P.M., and sustained no injury. According to the report Resident #18 was trying to get clothes from the closet when he/she lost balance and fell.
f. On 4/6/23, Resident #18 had an unwitnessed fall in his/her room at 9:25 A.M. Staff heard a loud noise from Resident #18's room and on entering the room, found Resident #18 on the floor. Resident #18 was half sitting and half laying down on his/her back, with a breakfast tray on the floor. Resident #18 said he/she was reaching to pick up the dietary form that was on the floor and fell. Resident #18 sustained no injury aside from complaining of bilateral knee pain.
g. On 3/4/23, Resident #18 had an unwitnessed fall in his/her bathroom at 14:44 P.M. Staff entered the bathroom and found the Resident on the floor, complaining of knee pain. The Resident sustained a 1 inch bruise on the left knee and a 1-2 inch bruise on the back of the right knee.
h. On 1/22/23 at 5:00 P.M., Resident #18 had an unwitnessed fall in his/her room. Staff found the Resident on the floor in front of his/her chair. No injuries were noted.
Review of the Falls Incident Reports provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) indicated the following:
1. For the 12/29/23 fall, the DON provided an incident report, however the facility had not yet initiated an investigation, interviewed staff or collected statements to determine the root cause of the fall.
2. For the 12/5/23 fall, the facility's investigation consisted of three statements from staff. One of the statements indicated Resident #18's call light was right beside him/her when the fall occurred. The documented care plan intervention was to remind to use call light with a visual reminder.
3. For the 10/7/23 fall, (the Resident's 5th fall in his/her room in 2023) the facility did not collect statements from staff to investigate the root cause of the fall. The care plan was updated to encourage Resident #18 to be in the common area when awake.
4. For the 8/19/23 fall, the facility did not collect statements from staff to investigate the root cause of the fall. The care plan was not reviewed or updated. Resident #18 fell attempting to get his/her clothes, despite an intervention introduced from the previous fall on 6/12/23 for staff to assist Resident #18 with retrieving items from the closet.
5. For the 6/12/23 fall, the facility did not collect statements from staff to investigate the root cause of the fall. The care plan was updated for staff to assist Resident #18 getting items from the closet, as he/she will allow.
6. For the 4/6/23 fall, the facility obtained only one statement from staff, which indicated Resident #18 was found after a fall and assisted back to his/her chair. The incident report indicated Resident #18 was encouraged to ask for help. The care plan was updated to ensure necessary items are in place; however, the reason for the fall was overreaching to pick up a piece of paper that fell to the floor.
7. For the 3/4/23 fall, the facility did not collect statements from staff to investigate the root cause of the fall, nor was the care plan reviewed and updated. The fall occurred in the bathroom and at the time of the fall the ADL care plan indicated staff are to assist Resident #18 for toileting and personal hygiene.
8. For the 1/22/23 fall, the facility failed to provide an incident report or written statements, nor was the care plan reviewed or updated.
During an interview on 1/5/24 at 11:31 A.M., with Resident #18's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #4 she said she has only worked at the facility twice and that this day was the first day working with Resident #18. CNA #4 said that she was told nothing about Resident #18 having a history of falls, and that she thinks Resident #18 knows how to use the call bell if he/she needs anything, although Resident #18 had not yet used the call bell that day. CNA #4 said the only information she was given is that Resident #18 needs help to get ready in morning.
During an interview on 1/5/24 at 11:36 A.M., with Resident #18's Nurse (#6) he said Resident #18 is generally very weak and needs supervision because he/she is unsteady on his/her feet. Nurse #6 said Resident #18 has been declining, needs reorientation due to memory loss and has a lot more confusion in the past couple months. Nurse #6 said he knew Resident #18 fell about two weeks ago but is not sure if he/she had any other falls in the past. Nurse #6 said the facility used to have 15 minute checks for high fall risk residents but doesn't think that they do anymore. For Resident #18, Nurse #6 said staff just try to poke in and keep an eye on him/her through the day and added I think we should encourage him/her to be out in the day room more. Nurse #6 was not aware there had been an intervention on the care plan since 10/7/23 to encourage Resident #18 to remain in common areas when awake. Nurse #6 said the Unit Manager and DON are supposed to investigate falls, including obtaining statements from staff, and updating the care plan.
During an interview on 1/5/24 at 11:46 A.M., with the Nurse Unit Manager (#3) she said when a resident falls, and after they are assessed, it is the expectation a complete risk assessment be conducted. Nurse Unit Manager #3 said nursing staff are responsible for developing new interventions to prevent future fall(s) and include these in the updated care plan. Nurse Unit Manager #3 said staff working on the unit should be asked to write a statement about accidents such as when the Resident was last seen, last toileted, or any other contributing factors to the fall. Nurse Unit Manager #3 said she was concerned Resident #18 was on an antianxiety medication (Xanax) which she thinks may be contributing to the falls. Nurse Unit Manager #3 said she addressed this concern with the Physician, but she wasn't concerned. Nurse Unit Manager #3 said Resident #18 has declined a lot in the past few months and that she thinks Resident #18 would easily accept an invite to spend time in the common area when awake.
During an interview on 1/5/24 at 12:00 P.M., the DON said that it was the responsibility of the nurse on the floor to manage the fall investigation. The DON said the nurse should be collecting statements from all the staff on the floor at the time of the fall. The DON said there should be a huddle on the unit following the fall to determine what happened and what interventions should be put in place to prevent another fall. The DON said this investigation process wasn't happening at this time at the facility. The DON said right now she is hoping to get statements from staff following a fall. The DON said she is aware the falls investigation and care planning update process needs to be addressed. The DON said nursing staff need to update the plan of care plan to initiate interventions that will prevent future falls.
2. For Resident #21, who has a diagnosis of epilepsy, the facility failed to ensure bilateral padded side rails were in place to prevent injury in the event of a seizure.
Resident #21 was admitted to the facility in February 2022 and had diagnoses that included epilepsy and repeated falls.
Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 10/18/23, indicated that on the Brief Interview for Mental Status examination Resident #21 scored an 11 out of a possible 15, indicating moderately impaired cognition. The MDS further indicated Resident #21 had no behaviors and required maximum assistance with upper and lower body care.
Review of the current Physician orders indicated the following:
-Monitor for s/s (signs and symptoms) of seizure activity every shift, start date 6/7/23.
-Side rail padding, start date 9/8/23.
Review of the current care plan for Resident #21 indicated the following:
-A Seizure Disorder care plan due to epilepsy, with interventions that included protect from injury.
-An Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care plan with an intervention side rail padding to upper side rails.
-A Behavior care plan indicated Resident #21 refused care; however, the care plan failed to indicate any behavior of refusing siderail padding.
On 1/2/24 at 8:17 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #21 in bed, asleep. A seizure pad was affixed to the bed's right siderail, but the left bed siderail was not padded, exposing Resident #21 to the siderail should he/she have a seizure.
On 1/2/24 at 9:14 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #2 in bed, eating breakfast. A seizure pad was affixed to the bed's right siderail, but the bed's left siderail was not padded, exposing Resident #21 to the siderail should he/she have a seizure.
On 1/3/24 at 9:14 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #21 in bed, asleep. A seizure pad was affixed to the bed's right siderail, but the bed's left siderail was not padded, exposing Resident #21 to the siderail should he/she have a seizure. The left siderail seizure pad was hanging loose below the left siderail, near the floor.
On 1/4/24 at 7:17 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #21 in bed, asleep, and leaning to the left side of the bed. A seizure pad was affixed to the bed's right siderail, but the left siderail was not padded, exposing Resident #21 to the siderail should he/she have a seizure. The left seizure pad was hanging below the left siderail, near the floor.
During an interview on 1/5/24 at 8:16 A.M., Nurse (#7) said Resident #21 was supposed to have padded siderails. Nurse #7 said the inside of the bed siderails should be covered with pads to protect Resident #21 should he/she have a seizure. The surveyor and Nurse #7 observed Resident #21 in bed and Nurse #7 said Oh no, that it is not on right at all and should cover the side rail to protect [the Resident]. Nurse #7 said The girls may not fix it properly when they are taking care of [the Resident], but as a nurse it is my job to make sure it is in place properly and to remind them.
During an interview on 1/5/24 at 8:44 A.M., the DON said a pad should cover the entire inside of the rail when the Resident is in bed to protect him/her if he/she has a seizure.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0730
(Tag F0730)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on facility document review and interview, the facility failed to provide Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in-services, for at least 12 hours in a year, based on the outcome of performance rev...
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Based on facility document review and interview, the facility failed to provide Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in-services, for at least 12 hours in a year, based on the outcome of performance reviews for 3 out of 3 CNA inservice records reviewed.
Findings include:
During review of 3 sampled CNA records, the Surveyor was unable to locate annual performance reviews for 1 of the 3. Further review failed to indicate that 3 out of 3 CNA's had been provided with at least 12 hours of training per year.
During an interview on 1/4/24, the Administrator and the Director of Nursing said that all CNA's are required to complete at least 12 hours of inservices per year.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and interviews, the facility failed to serve food that is palatable, and at a safe and appetizing temperature, on two out of three units:
Findings include:
During an initial tour ...
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Based on observation and interviews, the facility failed to serve food that is palatable, and at a safe and appetizing temperature, on two out of three units:
Findings include:
During an initial tour of the C Unit on 1/2/24 the surveyors met with the residents and the following concerns were expressed:
-At 7:54 A.M. Resident #71 said the food is terrible and explained it was the taste, a lot of rice and mashed potatoes and the unit was short-staffed, so food is always late.
-At 8:02 A.M. Resident #34 said he/she dislikes the food served in the facility.
-At 8:10 A.M. Resident #8 said he/she dislikes the food served in the facility.
-At 8:15 A.M., Resident #61 said the food does not taste good.
-At 8:05 A.M., Resident #90 said the food looks like garbage and tastes like garbage.
-At 8:21 A.M. Resident #65 said he/she dislikes the food served in the facility.
-At 8:24 A.M., Resident #12 said that the only concern he/she had was the food is not good.
Review of the last three months of Resident Council Minutes indicated the following:
-October 2023 actions items included juice is frozen, food is cold, not getting what's on the menu. Plan: weekly test trays.
-November 2023 action items: food is cold delivered to rooms late. Plan: we take temperature before with server and we do test tray on the unit to make sure the food is hot.
-December 2023 Residents state food is improved. [Staff member] explained the new order of carts to the units that will resolve the cold food tray delivery.
Review of the Dietitian records binder failed to indicate weekly test trays, implemented in October 2023 as a response to Resident Council food complaints, were being conducted. A total of three test trays were conducted since October 2023.
During an interview on 1/4/24 at 9:13 A.M., the Food Service Director (FSD) said the previous Dietitian would conduct test trays, but he did not conduct test trays weekly. The FSD said hot food should be served at 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
During the Resident Group Meeting on 1/3/24 at 10:37 A.M., the surveyor met with 21 residents. The resident's said that the Activity Director arranges the monthly Resident Council meeting and takes the meeting minutes, including documenting their concerns. The following month she hands out the prior meeting summary, including what the response was to the complaints that they have made. The residents said we do not get resolution and month after month the same concerns are voiced. They indicated the following:
-A resident stated, they forget to turn on the food plate warmer or they are not used consistently and the doors are left open (to the food truck) while they pass the trays.
-Another resident added if people ask what I am eating I can't tell.
-15 of 21 resident said that even though the food is an issue month after month, it still remains an issue of concern
-17 of 21 residents said that the food is consistently not hot;
-17 of 21 residents said that the taste of the food is poor and that no seasoning or seasoning packets are provided.
On 1/3/24 at 8:33 A.M., the C Unit food truck arrived to the resident care unit. The surveyor observed the tray pass process and observed that one of the doors on the food truck remained open throughout the entire tray passing process. After all resident trays were served the surveyor received the test tray at 8:49 A.M., and the following was recorded and observed:
-Scrambled eggs had a rubbery texture; the eggs had areas of brown coloration consistent with overcooking, and had no perceivable seasoning. The eggs were 88 degrees Fahrenheit and tasted room temperature, not hot;
-Toast was 73.5 degrees Fahrenheit;
-Hashbrown had an unpleasant texture, a combination of crunchy and difficult to chew which required a knife to cut a piece off. The hashbrown was 82 degrees Fahrenheit and tasted cool, not hot;
-Oatmeal was 122 degrees Fahrenheit and tasted warm;
-Milk was 44 degrees Fahrenheit and cool to the taste;
-Juice was 36 degrees Fahrenheit but not fully defrosted, and the juice had large chunks of ice floating in it;
-Coffee was 132 degrees Fahrenheit, was warm to taste, but tasted watery.
On 1/3/24 at 8:39 A.M., the Transitional Care Unit food truck arrived to the resident care unit. After all resident trays were served the surveyor received the test tray at 8:43 A.M., and the following was recorded and observed:
-The surveyor observed one staff member tell another staff member the smell of this truck makes me a nauseous;
-Scrambled eggs were 120 degrees Fahrenheit and tasted lukewarm not hot;
-The hashbrown was 99 degrees Fahrenheit but tasted cool, not hot. The hashbrown had a rubbery texture;
-The toast was 50 degrees Fahrenheit and tasted cold;
- The coffee was 162 degrees and was too hot to swallow;
- The oatmeal was 158 degrees Fahrenheit and tasted bland;
- The milk was 40 degrees Fahrenheit and tasted cool;
- The juice was 42 degrees Fahrenheit and tasted cool.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0947
(Tag F0947)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review policy review, and interview the facility failed to ensure that at least 12 hours of in-service training was completed for three of three Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs).
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Based on record review policy review, and interview the facility failed to ensure that at least 12 hours of in-service training was completed for three of three Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs).
Findings include:
Review of the Facility Assessment Tool, most recent revision dated 11/21/2023, indicated but was not limited to the following:
Staff training/education and competencies
Training for nurses' aides includes:
-Required in-service training for nurses' aides, in-service and training must:
-Be sufficient to ensure the continuing competence of nurses' aides and must be no less than 12 hours per year.
-Include dementia management training and resident abuse prevention training.
-Address areas of weakness as determined in nurses' aide performance reviews and facility assessment and may address the special needs of residents as determined by the facility staff.
For nurses' aides providing services to individuals with cognitive impairments, also addresses the care of cognitively impaired.
-Identification of resident changes in condition including how to identify medical issues appropriately, how to determine if symptoms represent problems in need of intervention, how to identify when medical interventions are causing rather than helping relieve suffering or improve quality of life.
Consider the following competencies:
-Person centered care
-Activities of daily living
-Disaster planning procedures
-Infection control, medication administration-measurements: blood pressure, orthostatic blood pressure, body temperature, urinary output including urinary drainage bags, height and weight, radial and apical pulse, respirations, recording intake and output, urine test for glucose/acetone.
Review of the training records for three of three CNA records reviewed failed to indicate that the required yearly 12 hour training was completed. All three CNA training records failed to indicate that dementia training and abuse training had occurred.
During an interview on 1/4/24, at 10:30 A.M., the Human Resource Director said that she was not able to locate any more training records other than what was given to the surveyor.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0725
(Tag F0725)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observations, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that
1. Sufficient staffing levels were maintained to adequately meet residents' care needs.
2. For Resident #44, wh...
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Based on observations, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that
1. Sufficient staffing levels were maintained to adequately meet residents' care needs.
2. For Resident #44, who is dependent on staff for personal hygiene and grooming, the facility failed to remove unwanted facial hair, which the staff attributed to being short staffed.
Findings include:
1a.) Review of the facility assessment, dated as reviewed 11/21/23, indicated the following during a typical month:
-An average daily resident census of 120 with a facility capacity for 126 residents.
-The daily number of Certified Nurse's Aides (CNA) required to care for residents in the facility is 31 full time equivalents (FTE's); 1.00 hours per resident per shift on the 7 A.M.- 3 P.M. and 3 P.M.-11 P.M. shifts and .4 hours per resident per shift on the 11 P.M.-7 A.M. shift.
-The Facility Assessment failed to indicate if staffing levels change based on the acuity level of the residents and failed to indicate what the current acuity level of the residents is.
Review of the staffing schedules dated 12/1/23, through 12/31/23, indicated the facility failed to ensure staffing levels for CNA's were maintained at the level their facility assessment indicated was needed to safely and adequately meet each resident's personal care needs. Further review indicated the following:
- On 7 A.M.-3 P.M. 30 out of the 31 shifts did not meet the required number of hours.
- On 3 P.M.-11 P.M. 31 out of the 31 shifts did not meet the required number of hours.
- On 11 P.M.-7 A.M. 13 out of the 31 shifts did not meet the required number of hours.
1b.) During the Resident Group meeting on 1/3/24 at 10:37 A.M., the surveyor met with 21 residents. Twenty of 21 residents said there are not enough staff to meet their needs. They said waiting an hour for their call bell to be answered is a regular occurrence. The residents said that they complain about this monthly at the facility's Resident Council meeting and added we do not get resolution.
1c.) Review of the December 2023 Grievance Log Book included the following grievances:
-12/28/23 Grievance: Son reported that his dad called him last night and reported waiting 1 hour for his call light to be answered.
Resolution: Staff reminded that call lights need to be answered. Staff report that the light was answered timely.
-12/27/23 Grievance: Reports long wait times anytime she rings the call light.
Resolution: Staff to be educated on call light response time.
-12/6/23 Grievance: Reports waiting over 30 minutes to get anyone to answer call light.
Resolution: Staff to improve response time and educated on this importance.
2. Review of the facility policy titled Activities of Daily Living (ADL's), Supporting, dated as revised March 2018, indicated that residents who are unable to carry out ADL's independently will receive the services necessary to maintain good grooming.
Resident #44 was admitted to the facility in December 2023 with diagnoses including heart failure and generalized muscle weakness.
Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 12/19/23, indicated that Resident #44 scored a 13 out of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status exam, indicating intact cognition. The MDS further indicated that Resident #44 requires substantial assistance for ADL completion.
Review of the current ADL care plan indicated that Resident #44 requires an assist of one staff member to complete personal hygiene tasks. Further review failed to indicate that Resident #44 refuses care.
On 1/2/24 at 8:30 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #44 with a significant amount of 1/2 inch long white hair on her/his chin.
On 1/3/24 at 9:25 A.M. the surveyor observed Resident #44 with a significant amount of 1/2 inch long white hair on her/his chin.
During an interview on 1/3/24 at 9:26 A.M., Resident #44 said that he/she certainly would like for someone to help him/her to remove the chin hair. Resident #44 said that none of the staff had offered to remove the chin hair and it is embarrassing. Resident #44 then said that there doesn't seem to be enough staff and you have to wait a long time for them to help you.
On 1/3/24 at 12:35 P.M., the surveyor observed Resident #44 with a significant amount of 1/2 inch long white hair on her/his chin.
On 1/4/24, at 8:25 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #44 with a significant amount of 1/2 inch long white hair on her/his chin.
During an interview on 1/4/24, at 8:25 A.M., Resident #44's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1 said that it is the responsibility of the CNA's to shave the residents but sometimes there just isn't enough time. She then said that most of the time they are short staffed and it is difficult to complete everything that is expected.
During an interview on 1/4/24, at 2:00 P.M., the director of Nursing and the Administrator said that they are aware that the facility is short CNA staff and that they are trying to hire more CNA staff.
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, policy review, and interview, the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure sta...
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Based on observation, policy review, and interview, the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure staff did not store their drinks with resident food ingredients and that food was labeled and not kept beyond the use-by date in the main kitchen and the A unit Kitchenette.
Findings include:
Review of the undated facility's policy titled Preventing Foodborne Illness - Food Handling, revised July 2014, indicated, but is not limited to, the following:
- Food will be stored, prepared, handled and served so that the risk of foodborne illness is minimized.
On 1/2/24 at 7:01 A.M., during the initial walkthrough of the main kitchen the surveyor made the following observations:
- An energy drink was in the walk-in refrigerator, stored with resident food and ingredients.
- Sliced cheddar cheese opened, unlabeled and undated, in the walk-in refrigerator.
- A container labeled chicken with a use-by date of 12/31/23 in the walk-in refrigerator.
- A container labeled egg salad with a use-by date of 12/29/23 in the walk-in refrigerator.
- A container labeled pudin (sic.) with two dates, 12/30/23, and 12/1/24.
- A container of hard boiled eggs labeled 12/19
During an interview on 1/2/24 at 7:10 A.M., the cook said the energy drink belonged to her.
On 1/2/24 at 7:30 A.M., during the initial walkthrough of the A unit kitchenette the surveyor made the following observations:
- A bottle of prune juice, opened and undated.
- Two containers of take-out food undated and unlabeled
Review of a sign posted on the refrigerator indicated the following:
-Resident refrigerator only.
-Please label any resident food items with:
-Resident name;
-Date item was brought in;
-Date of expiration.
-All unlabeled & undated items will be discarded.
On 1/2/24 at 7:40 A.M., the surveyor made the following observations inside the unlocked A unit dining room refrigerator:
-Tabouleh salad with a sell-by date of 11/25/23;
-Cheese pizza in a pizza box, undated;
-Two yogurts with best by dates of 09/24/23;
-One yogurt with a best by date of 10/3/23;
-One yogurt with a best by date of 11/20/23;
-One yogurt with a best by date of 11/3/23.
On 1/4/24 at 9:40 A.M., the surveyor observed that the A unit dining room refrigerator remained unlocked, and residents continued to have access to the refrigerator containing expired food.
During an interview on 1/4/24 at 9:13 A.M., the Food Service Director (FSD) said all food must be labeled with a prepared or opened date, and a use by date. The FSD said that all opened or prepared foods must be discarded after three days and/or beyond the use by date. The FSD said the hard boiled eggs were labeled with the date they were received at the facility, and should have also been dated the day they were open. The FSD said that the labels are available on each unit kitchenette and that nursing is expected to label resident leftovers before storing in the kitchenette refrigerators. The FSD said staff drinks should not be stored with resident food even if the drink is unopened, the FSD said staff should store their drinks in the staff break room. The FSD said the dinning room refrigerator should either be cleaned out or locked so that expired and potentially hazardous food is not accessible to residents.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3) For Resident #76 the facility failed to accurately transcribe the physician order for an alternate wound dressing.
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3) For Resident #76 the facility failed to accurately transcribe the physician order for an alternate wound dressing.
Resident #76 was admitted to the facility in March 2023 with diagnoses including pressure ulcer of sacral region Stage 4, and moderate protein calorie malnutrition.
Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set assessment, dated 12/7/23, indicated Resident #76 scored a 14 out of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status examination, indicating intact cognition.
Review of Resident #76's current physician orders indicated the following orders:
-Wound Vac/NPWT (negative pressure wound therapy) dressing: to sacrum: Cleanse wound bed with Normal Saline, pat dry. Apply skin prep to periwound. Cut sponge to wound size and place in wound. Cover with Transparent Dressing. Attach NPWT at [125 mmHg] Continual. initiated 5/26/23;
- If NPWT malfunctioning; apply H-Chlor 12 (Dakins Solution) moist gauze and cover with dry protective dressing until NPWT can be replaced or new treatment ordered. and notify NP MD. Initiated 12/20/23
Review of Resident #76's most recent wound clinic visit note, dated 12/20/23, indicated the following regarding his/her coccyx pressure ulcer:
-They will replace the negative pressure wound therapy device in his/her skilled nursing facility, if the negative pressure wound therapy device can not be used please use the quarter strength Dakin's solution wet to dry.
Review of Resident #76's nurse progress note, dated 12/20/23, indicated the following:
- Resident #76 returned to unit from wound clinic before dinner. New order to use Dakins Solution Wet to Dry PRN [as needed] when wound vac is not placed secondary to loose stool incontinence. Resident #76 had loose stool large amount. New Wet to Dry dressing applied using Dakins Solution.
Review of Resident #76's medical record indicated a nurse progress note, written by Nurse (#5) on 01/01/24 which indicated the following:
-Wet to Dry Dakins solution Dressing applied secondary to stool incontinence
Further review of the nurse progress notes indicated that the wound vac was not applied and the wet to dry alternative dressing was used on 01/01/24, 12/30/23, 12/29/23, 12/27/23, 12/22/23, and 12/21/23.
During an interview on 1/4/24 at 12:18 P.M., Nurse #5 said Resident #76 frequently required the alternate dressing secondary to loose stools, and occasionally for refusal, per the wound clinic's recommendations. Nurse #5 said that the wound vac has never malfunctioned.
During an interview on 1/4/24 at 11:15 A.M., Nurse Unit Manager (#3) said orders should be transcribed accurately and should be specific. Nurse Unit Manager #3 said the current order for the alternate dressing did not accurately reflect the wound clinic recommendation as it was written. Nurse Unit Manager #3 said the order has been utilized for loose stools primarily, and that the wound vac has never malfunctioned. Nurse Unit Manager #3 said the order should specify that the alternate dressing can be utilized for loose stools and not just for a malfunctioning wound vac as a nurse who is not familiar with Resident #76 may not know that the alternate dressing could be used outside of a malfunctioning wound vac.
During an interview on 1/4/24 at 2:04 P.M., the Director of Nursing said physician orders should be transcribed accurately.
4) For Resident #11 the facility failed to accurately document in the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) regarding an air mattress setting.
Review of the facility policy, titled Support Surface Guidelines, revised September 2013, indicated, but was not limited to, the following:
-Redistributing support surfaces are to promote comfort for all bed - or chairbound residents, prevent skin breakdown, promote circulation and provide pressure relief or reduction.
-Support surfaces alone are not effective in preventing pressure ulcers, but studies indicate that the use of appropriate support surfaces with interventions such as turning, repositioning and moisture management can assist in reducing pressure ulcer development.
-Support surfaces are modifiable. Individual residents' needs differ.
Resident #11 was admitted to the facility in July 2023 with diagnosis including dementia.
Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], indicated that Resident #11 scored a 15 out of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status examination indicating the Resident is cognitively intact. Further review of the MDS indicated Resident #11 is dependent on staff assistance for bed mobility and transferring out of bed.
Review of Resident #11's physician orders indicated the following order, initiated 10/25/23:
-Air mattress to bed at all times (weight Range Setting: 160 lbs.). Check setting and function every shift.
Review of Resident #11's Care plans indicated the following:
-Resident #11 has potential for pressure ulcer development related to limited mobility, frail fragile skin, decreased activity
-Air mattress to bed; monitor setting and function as ordered
During an interview and observation on 1/2/24 at 8:25 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #11 lying in bed, the Resident said his/her bed was uncomfortable as the mattress is too firm. The surveyor observed the air mattress control for the bed, the arrow was set between 160 and 240 pounds and was much closer to 240 pounds than it was to 160 pounds.
On 1/2/24 at 1:35 P.M., the surveyor observed Resident #11 lying in bed, the air mattress control was set between 160 and 240 pounds and was much closer to 240 pounds than it was to 160 pounds.
On 1/3/24 at 08:37 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #11 lying in bed, the air mattress control was set between 160 and 240 pounds and was much closer to 240 pounds than it was to 160 pounds.
Review of Resident #11's TAR indicated that a nurse had signed off that the air mattress setting was checked on the 1/2/24 day shift, evening shift, and night shift.
During an interview and observation on 1/3/24 at 10:12 A.M., Nurse #4 said an air mattress should be set according to a resident's physician order, and that the function and setting of the air mattress should be checked every shift. Nurse #4 said that if the setting is not what is ordered it must be adjusted. Nurse #4 said Resident #11 utilized an air mattress for comfort as the Resident was on hospice services, but also because the Resident had a history of a pressure ulcer. Nurse #4 observed Resident #11's air mattress control which was set between 160 and 240 pounds and was much closer to 240 pounds than it was to 160 pounds. Nurse #4 said the setting was incorrect as the air mattress needed to be set to 160 pounds, and that this would need to be adjusted. Nurse #4 said that if an air mattress was too firm it may damage the Resident's skin.
During an interview on 1/23/24 at 10:21 A.M., Unit Manager #3 said nurses should check setting and function of air mattresses every shift, and that as part of this check nurses should adjust the setting if it is not set according to the Resident's physician order.
During an interview on 1/3/24 at 10:37 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said nurses should check setting and function of air mattresses every shift, and as part of this check nurses should adjust the setting if it is not set according to the Resident's physician order. The DON also said that nurses should not sign off that an order for a mattress setting was completed when it was not.
2. For Resident #67, who has a stage III pressure ulcer on his/her foot, the facility documented that his/her heels were offloaded on a heels up cushion, as ordered by the physician when they were not.
Resident #67 was admitted to the facility in June 2022 and had diagnoses that included dementia and pressure induced deep tissue damage of the left heel.
Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 11/1/23, indicated that on the Brief Interview for Mental Status exam Resident #67 scored an 6 out of a possible 15, indicating severely impaired cognition. The MDS further indicated Resident #67 had no behavior of rejecting care and required maximum assistance from staff for lower body care.
Review of the current Physician orders included an order: heels up cushion, every shift for offloading of bilateral heels, start date of 9/6/22.
Review of the January 2024 Treatment Administration Record (TAR) indicated that nursing had signed off all 3 shifts, each day in January, that the heels up cushion was in place.
Review of the current skin care plan for Resident #67 indicated the following interventions:
-Offload heels, dated as revised 2/15/23
-Offloading booties while in bed as resident will allow/tolerate, dated as revised 2/15/23.
On 1/2/24 at 12:46 P.M., Resident #67 was observed in bed asleep, with his/her feet flat on the mattress. There was no heels up cushion or booties observed in the bed or vicinity, and Resident #67's heels were not offloaded.
On 1/4/24 at 7:19 A.M., Resident #67 was observed in bed asleep, with his/her feet flat on the mattress. There was no heels up cushion or booties observed in the bed or vicinity, and Resident #67's heels were not offloaded.
On 1/4/24 at 8:57 AM., Resident #67 was observed in bed asleep, with his/her feet flat on the mattress. There was no heels up cushion or booties observed in the bed or vicinity, and Resident #67's heels were not offloaded.
During an interview on 1/5/24 at 10:19 A.M., with Resident #67's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) # 3 she said that she was not aware that Resident #67 was supposed to have his/her heels offloaded.
During an interview on 1/5/24 at 10:23 A.M., with the Nurse Unit Manager (#3) she said that nurses should not be documenting in the TAR that a heels up cushion is in place, when it is not. Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to maintain an accurate medical record for three Residents (#110, #67 and #76 ) out of a total sample of 28 residents. Specifically,
1. For Resident #110 the facility failed to ensure that Enteral feeding orders were not conflicting.
2. For Resident #67, who has a stage III pressure ulcer on his/her foot, the facility documented that his/her heels were offload, as ordered by the physician and wound physician, when they were not.
3. For Resident #76, the facility failed to accurately transcribe the physician order for an alternate wound dressing.
Findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled Enteral Feedings- Safety precautions, dated revised November 2018 indicated the following:
Check the Enteral nutrition label against the order and the rate of administration, before administration.
1. Resident #110 was admitted to the facility in November 2023 with diagnoses including dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and stroke.
Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 12/4/23, indicated that Resident #110 scored a 3 out of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status exam, indicating severely impaired cognition. The MDS further indicated that Resident #110 required substantial/maximal assistance-helper does more than half the effort for eating.
On 1/2/24, at 8:15 A.M., and 11:22 A.M., the surveyor observed Jevity 1.5 cal (calorie) G-tube (gastric tube) feeding running at 75 ml/Hr. (milliliters/hour). into the trash can. The surveyor also observed that approximately 400 ml was left in the bottle.
Review of the doctor's order indicated the following two conflicting active orders for Enteral feedings:
A) dated 12/11/23, indicated an active order for Enteral Up/Down Schedule: Feed Up at PM Down at 6 am; in the evening Jevity 1.5 75 ml/hr 150 ml flush every 4 hours AND in the morning for Jevity 1.5 75 ml/hr
B) dated 12/18/24, indicated an active order for Enteral Feeding via G-tube .Jevity 1.5. up at 3:00 P.M. down at 9:00 A.M. 50 ml/hr. in the afternoon for feeding up at 3 p.m. , in the morning for feeding down at 9:00 A.M. or until full amount given.
Review of the Medication Administration Records dated December 2023 and January 2024 indicated that Resident #112 received the following G-tube feeding: Enteral Up/Down Schedule: Feed Up at PM Down at 6 am; in the evening Jevity 1.5 75 ml/Hr.
On 1/3/24, at 7:23 A.M. the surveyor observed a bottle of Jevity 1.5 hanging with the feeding pump set at 75 ml/Hr.
During an interview on 1/3/24, at 1:06 P.M., the Dietitian said that a person can not have more than one order for tube feeding and that she didn't know why Resident #112 had two different orders for tube feeding. The Dietitian then said that when a new order is written the old one should be discontinued.
On 1/4/24, at 7:05 A.M., the surveyor observed the tube feeding pump in the Resident's room running at 75 ml/Hr with 200 ml left in the bottle.
During an interview on 1/04/24, at 7:10 A.M., Nurse #9 said that the tube feeding pump is running at 75 ml/Hr as ordered. The surveyor and Nurse #9 then reviewed the current doctor's order which read for Enteral Feeding via G-tube .Jevity 1.5. up at 3:00 P.M. down at 9:00 A.M. 50 ml/hr. in the afternoon for feeding up at 3 p.m., in the morning for feeding down at 9:00 A.M. or until full amount given. Nurse #9 said that she had been documenting on the wrong order.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to 1. Perform hand hygiene before entering and exiting a room with isolation droplet/contact precautions, specifically, a room ...
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Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to 1. Perform hand hygiene before entering and exiting a room with isolation droplet/contact precautions, specifically, a room with a resident positive with COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) on the B unit. 2. Maintain monthly chlorine water testing and weekly water pressure testing as a measure to prevent the growth of Legionella and other waterborne pathogens and 3. Failed to disinfect blood pressure cuffs between residents.
Findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled Handwashing/Hand Hygiene, with a revision date of August 2019, indicated the following:
-Use an alcohol-based hand rub containing at least 62%alcohol or alternatively soap and water for the following situations:
(f) Before donning gloves
(m)After removing gloves
(n) Before and after entering isolation precaution settings
Review of the facility policy tilted Legionella Water Management Program. with a revision date of July 2017, indicated the following:
-Our facility is committed to the prevention, detection and control of water borne contaminants, including Legionella.
-The water management program includes the identification of situations that can lead to Legionella growth such as water pressure changes, the presence of biofilm, scale or sediment and inadequate disinfection.
Review of a list of all logs and inspections to be maintained by the facility indicated the following:
-Chlorine testing monthly
Review of the weekly water report form indicated the following needed to be completed:
-Line and tank pressures
1. During an observation on 01/03/24 at 8:19 A.M., Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA) #4 was observed entering a resident's room carrying a breakfast tray. A sign at the entryway to the room indicated that the resident in the room was on isolation droplet/contact precautions. The sign instructed staff to Clean hands when entering and exiting. CNA #4 did not perform hand hygiene prior to entry, carried the breakfast tray in and placed it on a table in the room. Then, without performing hand hygiene, CNA #4 exited the room, walked down the hall, and grabbed a tray table, that she pushed back to the room. Without performing hand hygiene, CNA #4 donned a pair of gloves, pushed the tray table into the room, cleaned the table with a wipe, then placed the breakfast tray on the tray table. CNA #4 doffed the gloves in the room, and without performing hand hygiene, exited the room.
During an interview on 1/3/24 at 8:27 A.M., CNA #4 said she should have performed hand hygiene before entering and exiting a room with COVID-19 isolation precautions. As well, she said she should have performed hand hygiene before donning gloves and immediately after she doffed the gloves.
During an interview on 1/5/24 at 10:06 A.M., with the Director of Nursing and the Infection Preventionist they said staff are expected to perform hand hygiene before entering and exiting a room with isolation precautions. As well, they said that staff are expected to perform hand hygiene before donning gloves and immediately after doffing gloves.
2. A record review of the Legionella water management program indicated the following:
-Since the last survey on 11/10/22 to 12/31/23, there was no documented monthly chlorine testing and weekly water pressure testing.
During an interview on 1/5/24 at 8:50 A.M., the Administrator and Maintenance Director said the facility water management program has not been up to par for a while. The Administrator said he has had difficulty keeping a Maintenance Director in the position and that he just hired the new Maintenance Director who started in November 2023. Both the Maintenance Director and the Administrator said they could not find any documentation indicating that the weekly water pressure and monthly chlorine testing was done from 11/10/22 to 12/31/23, and that it is the expectation that chlorine is tested monthly, and the water pressure is tested weekly.
3. Review of the facility policy titled Cleaning and Disinfection of Resident-Care Items and Equipment, dated as revised October 2018, indicated that durable medical equipment must be cleaned and disinfected before reuse by another resident.
On 1/2/24, at 8:08 A.M., the surveyor observed Nurse #2 exit a resident's room on the A unit after taking a resident's vital signs and enter another resident's room and took vital signs without cleaning the blood pressure equipment.
During medication pass on 1/3/24, at 8:55 A.M., on the C unit, the surveyor observed Nurse #3 obtain the blood pressure of a resident. The surveyor then observed Nurse #3 obtain the blood pressure of the resident's roommate without disinfecting the blood pressure cuff first.
During an interview on 1/3/24, at 8:53 A.M. Nurse #3 said he didn't disinfect the blood pressure cuff between patients and should have.
MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observations and interview, the facility failed to ensure that sufficient staffing levels were posted in a clear readable format in a prominent place, readily accessible to residents and visi...
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Based on observations and interview, the facility failed to ensure that sufficient staffing levels were posted in a clear readable format in a prominent place, readily accessible to residents and visitors.
Findings included:
Review of the facility policy titled Posting Direct Care Daily Staffing Numbers, dated as revised July 2016 indicated that the facility will post the hours of licensed nurses and the hours of unlicensed nursing personnel, directly responsible for resident care, daily, in a clear readable format, in a prominent place, readily accessible to residents and visitors.
On 1/2/24, 1/03/24 and on 1/4/24, the surveyor was unable to locate the posting of the hours of licensed nurses and the hours of unlicensed nursing personnel, directly responsible for resident care.
During an interview on 1/4/24, at 10:30 A.M. the Human Resource Director/Staffing Scheduler said that she is the one responsible for the posting of the hours of licensed nurses and the hours of unlicensed nursing personnel, directly responsible for resident care. She said that she has not been posting the hours for a long time but was not able to say for how long.
During an interview on 1/4/24, at 2:00 P.M., the Director of Nursing said that the hours of licensed nurses and the hours of unlicensed nursing personnel, directly responsible for resident care was supposed to be posted daily.