SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0744
(Tag F0744)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide appropriate dementia treatment and services fo...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide appropriate dementia treatment and services for three residents (Resident #12, Resident #34, and Resident #92) of three residents reviewed, resulting in harm (defined for a reasonable person) for one resident (Resident #12) by not providing treatment/services for dementia care and the potential for unmet care needs of two residents (Resident #34 and Resident #92) to meet the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Findings Included:
Resident #12 (R12:)
Review of the medical record revealed R12 was admitted to the facility 12/5/2020 with diagnoses that included congestive heart failure (CHF), hypertension, chronic respiratory failure, type 2 diabetes, atherosclerotic heart disease, occlusion (blockage) and stenosis (narrowing) of carotid artery, atrial fibrillation, vascular dementia, anxiety, psychotic disturbances, mood disturbance, insomnia, gout (buildup of uric acid in bone joints) , dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), and anemia (low blood count). The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 03/09/2023, revealed R12 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 99 (unable to participate in assessment).
During observation on 04/05/2023 at 08:00 a.m. R12 was observed setting on the side of her bed eating breakfast. She repeatedly was making grunting sounds and saying help. R12 did not respond to verbal stimulation.
In an interview on 04/10/2023 at 10:34 a.m. Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) CC explained that R12 did have behaviors of grunting and saying help repeatedly. CNA CC explained that the behaviors had been getting worse. She also explained that she was not aware of any interventions that would help R12 during these behaviors. She explained that she only knew to place an alert in the point of care documentation that would notify the nurse, but she also explained that she does not chart the behavior everyday it occurs because she knew the nurses were aware of it. She explained that these R12's behaviors occurred every day.
Review of the medical record revealed R12 had the problem statement cognitive loss as evidence by dx (diagnosis) of vascular dementia with behaviors. No identification of R12 recent behaviors or interventions to assist the resident.
In an interview on 04/12/23 at 10:31 a.m. Social Worker (SW) J explained that she was aware of behaviors that had been observed for R12. SW J explained that she was made aware by alerts when residents have behaviors. She also explained that she was made aware by a progress note (04/04/2023) that R12 had been yelling. When asked if behavior of R12 were tracked she explained that behaviors are not tracked in the computer charting (point of care) by the staff. She explained that alerts are reviewed at a morning meeting each day. She further explained that she does not have charting in the progress notes demonstrating that alerts are reviewed and what if any action was taken. She explained that she tracks the behaviors of resident on a word document. SW J was asked to review the plan of care for R12. She confirmed that the new behaviors were not located in the plan of care and no new interventions were present for the new behaviors that had been exhibited. SW J explained that she should have placed those behaviors in the plan of care and included interventions to assist the staff in providing care to R12. SW J could not explain why the plan of care was not updated. SW J was asked if the facility had a Behavior Management Program Policy. SW J explained that three was a policy but she did not have access to it, she explained that the Nursing Home Administrator had it. SW J explained that she had not read the policy in over 6 years. She admitted that she had not read the policy since transferring to this building from another building in the company. When questioned SW J if she suggested any interventions to put in place for R12 she responded, I guess we can provide her with a psychiatric consult.
Review of the Psychosocial Outcome Severity Guide provided by Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) demonstrated that R12's untreated and continued behavior was defined as reasonable person concept meaning. The behaviors of repeated request for help and grunting noises would cause a reasonable distress.
Resident #34 (R34):
Review of the medical record revealed R34 was originally admitted to the facility 08/10/2022 and most recently re-admitted [DATE] (following a recent hospital stay on 02/19/2023) with diagnoses that included chronic ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure (CHF), atherosclerotic heart disease of coronary artery, Alzheimer's disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), atrial fibrillation, gastro-esophageal reflux, hypercholesteremia, chronic viral hepatitis C, hypertension, anxiety, depression, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement). The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 02/28/2023, revealed R34 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 10 (moderately impaired cognition) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/05/2023 at 09:43 a.m. R34 was observed laying on his bed. R34 explained that he recently had a short stay at the hospital sometime in February of this year and explained that he was happy to be back at the facility.
During review of R34's medical record it was revealed that R34 had a care plan that stated, At risk for behavior symptoms r/t (related to) Alzheimer's disease/dementia. No specific types or behaviors that had been exhibited were list on R34's plan of care.
In an interview on 04/12/2023 at 10:47 a.m. Social Worker J explained that R34 does exhibit certain behaviors such as walking around with his front wheel walker when he is anxious and can be verbally aggressive when the facility staff. Social Worker J could not explain why R34's behaviors had not been included on his plan of care or what why interventions had not been listed. SW J was asked to provide behavior tracking for R34's behaviors. She explained that there are not specific behaviors that are tracked for R34. SW J could not provide any documentation for behaviors that R34 had exhibited. SW J explained that she had spoken to R34 last week but did not write a progress note regarding that discussion.
Resident #92 (R92):
Review of the medical record revealed R92 was admitted to the facility 06/17/2019 with diagnoses that included pulmonary embolism, abnormal heart beat, cardiac murmurs (abnormal sound of blood in heart), fatigue, restless leg syndrome, pulmonary nodule (mass), dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), muscle wasting and atrophy, subdural hemorrhage (brain bleed), anxiety, psychotic disorder with delusions, psychotic disorder with hallucinations, polyosteioarthritis (joint pain and stiffness), diverticulosis (abnormal pouch in intestinal wall of the intestines), stage 2 kidney failure, neuropathy (nerve damage), Parkinson's disease, type 2 diabetes, insomnia, gastro-esophageal reflux, hyperlipidemia, and Lewy body dementia. ). The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 01/05/2023, revealed R92 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 11 (moderately impaired cognition) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/10/2023 at 08:29 a.m. R92 was observed sitting up in a chair was the side of her bed eating breakfast. R92 was unable to answer questions and just kept saying doing good.
Review of the medical record revealed R92 had a plan of care that stated, Paranoia/Suspiciousness and hallucinations as evidenced by: she stated that she believes people are trying to force her to go to the hospital, someone is forcing her to have a brain procedure, related to: unknown cause, my be related to her reading books. A lot of her feeling things are reality to her. She sites from recent books she has read or when she is listening to her roommates TV shows. She will make comments about the person is coming after her from the show. This care plan problem statement was last updated 04/12/2023. The only intervention listed of for that problem was to administer medication per physician orders, which was last updated 04/12/2023.
In an interview on 04/12/2023 at 10:54 a.m. Social Worker J explained that R92 had delusions that her dad was supposed to pick her up. SW J could not demonstrate that those delusions were in R92's plan of care. SW J explained interventions for those delusions were that R92 was easily redirectable, and that staff should take her back to the room and set and talked with her. SW J could not demonstrate that that any intervention was listed on R92's plan of care other than administer medication per physician orders. SW J could not provide any behavior tracking for R92.
Review of the facility entitled document Behavioral Management Guidelines, with a date of 03/2022, demonstrated on page 4 of 8 stated: Behaviors are documented in the clinical record. Alerts can be entered POC. Mood/behavior progress notes document the evaluation of reported behaviors. The same document demonstrated on page 4 of 8 stated, The individuals comprehensive care plan addresses the behavior management program, the goal for the behavior management, individualized interventions to address the patients specific risk factors and the plan for reduction of risk related to behaviors.
SERIOUS
(H)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
A resident was harmed · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident # 300-5
Review of the medical record reflected that Resident # 300-5 (R300-5) was admitted to the facility 9/13/19 with...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident # 300-5
Review of the medical record reflected that Resident # 300-5 (R300-5) was admitted to the facility 9/13/19 with diagnoses including central cord syndrome, cramp and spasm, neuralgia and neuritis, and spastic hemiplegia. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 3/21/23 revealed that R300-5 had clear speech, was able to understand others and be understood by others and had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS-a cognitive screening tool) score of 15 (cognitively intact).
In an observation and interview on 6/8/23 at 12:05 PM, R300-5 was observed sitting in his wheelchair in doorway of room and proceeded to self-propel wheelchair in room for interview. R300-5 denied remembering specific dates but stated that a few weeks back he had a bigger male nurse with long fingernails whom he described as acting strange. R300-5 stated that he liked sitting in his wheelchair in the doorway of his room and recalled that between approximately 7:00 and 10:00 PM, on that date, he observed the nurse walking back and forth in the hallway, running into walls, and acting like he was drunk or something. R300-5 stated that, from what he could recall, he had received some of his normal night medications, but not others, from that same nurse and that the nurse had administered them at weird times. Per R300-5, when his medications were not administered when scheduled his muscles stiffened and he had a harder time moving. R300-5 stated that he recalled reporting his concern to a staff member following the event but did not recall any additional staff follow-up or the completion of an assessment.
Review of a facility form titled WITNESS STATEMENT, revealed that in an interview conducted by facility staff on 5/14/23 that R300-5 reported that he did not get his scheduled 5/13/23 9:00 PM medications and that he only received 1 capsule on 5/14/23 at 6:00 AM. On the same form, in response to the question Do you have any concerns about how you were treated last night?, R300-5 was indicated to have responded Yes. He was drunk. He was going into people's room, hiding behind the curtains. He just kept walking back and forth. Then he would walk away with med (medication) cart open .
Review of R300-5's medical record reflected an active order for Baclofen 20 MG (milligrams) twice daily for muscle spasms with corresponding administration times of 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Review of R300-5's Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated 5/1/2023 through 5/31/2023 reflected that Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Y signed out the 5/14/23 12:00 AM dose as administered with review of the Medication Admin (Administration) Audit Report indicating an administration time of 5/13/23 at 9:53 PM, over 2 hours prior to the scheduled 12:00 AM administration time. Additionally, the same MAR dated 5/1/2023-5/31/2023 reflected that the 5/14/23 6:00 AM dose of Baclofen 20 MG was not administered, as ordered, as the corresponding administration box was noted to be blank.
Review of R300-5's medical record reflected no documented nursing or physician assessment on 5/13/23 or 5/14/23.
R300-5's Skilled Nursing Note dated 5/15/2023 at 7:05 PM (more than 36 hours after not receiving the scheduled 5/14/23 6:00 AM dose of baclofen) stated, resident alert x (times) 3. denies pain. here long term. extensive assist. incont. (incontinent) b&b (bowel and bladder).
A Patient Safety Note dated 5/16/23 at 4:10 PM (approximately 2.5 days after not receiving the scheduled 5/14/23 6:00 AM dose of baclofen) stated, Late Entry .No side effects noted related to not receiving reported medication.
Resident # R300-3
Review of the medical record reflected that Resident # 300-3 (R300-3) was originally admitted to facility 2/24/14 with multiple emergency room transfers, hospital admissions, and facility readmissions including the most recent 6/7/23 facility readmission with diagnoses including multiple sclerosis, hypothyroidism, irritable bowel syndrome, polyneuropathy, fibromyalgia, Anxiety, and Major Depressive Disorder. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 4/14/23 revealed that R300-3 had clear speech, was able to understand others and be understood by others and had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS-a cognitive screening tool) score of 15 (cognitively intact).
In an observation and interview on 6/8/23 at 12:33 PM, R300-3 was observed lying in bed, on left side. R300-3 stated that she had just returned to the facility a short time ago, had been in the emergency room, and that nothing new was identified with treatment for her known urinary tract infection to continue. R300-3 stated that although she couldn't remember a specific date, she recalled a night shift nurse toward the middle of May when she had a very tall, very large, disheveled gentleman with very long fingernails. Per R300-3, he was grubby and I had to keep hounding him for my medications but still didn't get them all. R300-3 stated the nurse did not approach her with her routine night and morning medications, that he did bring her the one's that she had requested although she knew that she had not received them all, and that as he was disrespectful and grubby she did not want to keep asking for them. R300-3 reported that she kept track of her medications, had them all written out on notebook paper and knew them well, and thought that this irritated the nurse. R300-3 stated that a management nurse did question her regarding that specific nurse and that she had reported concerns regarding not receiving her medications but that no additional follow-up or assessments were complete.
Review of a facility form titled WITNESS STATEMENT, revealed that in an interview conducted by facility staff on 5/14/23 that R300-3 reported that she did not get the correct medications 5/13/23 at 9:00 PM and received none of her scheduled medications on 5/14/23 at 6:00 AM. On the same form, in response to the question Do you have any concerns about how you were treated last night?, R300-3 was indicated to have responded Yes, I felt like I was being disrespected .The nurse was very strange. I had to tell him what meds (medications) to give me. His fingernails were very long.
Review of R300-3's Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated 5/1/2023 through 5/31/2023 revealed the 5/13/2023 9:00 PM doses of Ditropan XL 15 MG ordered for overactive bladder, Latanoprost Ophthalmic 0.005 % (percent) ordered for glaucoma, Lipitor 20mg ordered for cholesterol, Mirtazapine 45 MG ordered for depression, Nitrofurantoin 100 MG ordered for Urinary Tract Infection, Restasis Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.05 % ordered for dry eyes; the 5/13/2023 10:00 PM doses of Hydroxyzine 25 MG ordered for anxiety, Miralax 17 GM ordered for constipation, Pyridium 100 MG ordered for bladder pain, Valium 10 MG and Valium 2 MG ordered for anxiety; and the 5/14/2023 6:00 AM doses of Cymbalta 60 MG ordered for depression, Linaclotide 290 MCG (micrograms) ordered for constipation, Mirabegron ER 50 MG ordered for overactive bladder, Motegrity 2mg ordered for CIC (Chronic Idiopathic Constipation), Synthroid 75 MCG ordered for hypothyroidism, Amitriptyline 25 MG ordered for depression, Omeprazole 20 MG ordered for heartburn, Restasis Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.05 % ordered for dry eyes, Topiramate 50 MG ordered for migraine headaches, Hydroxyzine 25 MG ordered for anxiety, Miralax 17 GM ordered for constipation, Pyridium 100 MG ordered for bladder pain, and Valium 10 MG and Valium 2 MG ordered for anxiety all to have not been administered, as ordered, as the corresponding medication administration boxes for all indicated medications were noted to be blank.
Review of R300-3's Controlled Substances Record for both Diazepam (Valium) 2 MG and Diazepam 10 MG included no entry for the scheduled 5/13/23 10:00 PM dose nor the 5/14/23 6:00 AM dose further indicating that these medications were not administered, as ordered.
Review of R300-3's medical record reflected no documented nursing or physician assessments on 5/13/23 or 5/14/23.
A General Progress Note dated 5/15/2023 at 2:05 AM stated, Patient states she did not receive her medications on 5/14/23 at 6AM. MD (Medical Doctor) notified, no new orders received. Continuing to monitor vitals every shift. No nursing or physician assessment noted within the medical record to indicate R300-3's status after not receiving scheduled medications on both 5/13/23 and 5/14/23.
Resident #10 (R10)
On 6/06/23 at 11:29 AM R10 was observed laying back in her bed talking to her roommate. R10 reported that a few weeks ago, we had an agency nurse here that was odd. He only worked two nights. He was not clean, his clothes were wrinkled and stained, and he had very long fingernails . R10 then reported that he forgot my eyedrops but I wasn't about to say anything because I was afraid of those long fingernails, I didn't want him giving me the eye drops with those fingernails .
R10's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] indicated he had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), a short performance-based cognitive screener, score of 15 indicating she was cognitively contact.
In review of R10's Witness Statement, dated 5/14/23, she indicated that she did not receive her eye drops. In response to the question Do you have any concerns about how you were treated last night?; R10's response was he was different.
Review of the May Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed that R10's 5/13/23 at 9:00 PM scheduled medication of Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution 0.005 % (Latanoprost- an eyedrop used for the treatment of glaucoma) was signed out on the MAR indicating it was given but R10 reported that the eye drops were not given, nor, did she feel safe receiving them from the nurse.
There were no nurses' notes explaining rationale for the missing medication or documentation of resident assessment on 5/13/23.
Resident #103 (R103)
On 6/06/23 at 11:29 AM R103 was observed seated in her wheelchair talking to her roommate. R10 reported that she had an issue with an agency nurse recently. R103 stated he tried to give Metamucil (fiber supplement) to me, I told him I don't take Metamucil, I take Miralax (laxative) in the morning. He told me to just take, it it's the same thing. My roommate takes Metamucil .
R103's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] indicated she had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), a short performance-based cognitive screener, score of 14 indicating she was cognitively contact.
In review of R103's Witness Statement, dated 5/14/23, she indicated that she did not receive her Metamucil on 5/12/23 and that she did not receive her scheduled medications on 5/13/23. When asked, Do you have any concerns about how you were treated last night, R103 stated he was sloppy. His fingernails were long, and he looked like he was half there.
Review of the May Medication Administration Record revealed R103 did not receive the following scheduled medications on 5/13/23: Pantoprazole (Protonix, a stomach acid reducer) Sodium Tablet Delayed Release 40 milligrams (MG). Glipizide (a medication that lowers blood sugar by causing the pancreas to produce insulin) Tablet 5 MG. Gabapentin (nerve pain medication) Capsule 100 MG. Novolog (Insulin Aspart-a rapid acting insulin) Solution 100 UNIT/ML
There were no nurses' notes explaining rationale for the missing medication or documentation of resident assessment on 5/13/23.
Resident #400-8 (R400-8)
Per the facility facesheet R400-8 had resided at the facility since 5/31/23.
Review of a Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], revealed R400-8 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 10 out of 15, which indicated moderate cognitive impairment.
Review of a documented statement dated 5/14/2023, revealed R400-8 had stated that on 5/12/2023, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Y had provided R400-D with her scheduled 9:00 PM medication. The statement also revealed that on 5/13/23, R400-8 reported that she had received her 6:00 AM medications.
Review of the May Medication Administration Record revealed that R400-8 did not receive the following scheduled medications on 5/13/23:
Biofreeze (pain reliving topical medication) 5% Apply to L knee topically every shift for pain. Review of the May Medication Administration Record revealed that R400-8 did not receive the following medications scheduled for 5/14/23 at 6:00 AM:
Lasix Oral Tablet 20 milligrams (MG) (Furosemide-a diuretic that removes excess fluid from the body) Give 60 mg by mouth two times a day for CHF (Congestive Heart Failure, a medical condition that can lead to fluid retention). Acetaminophen Extra Strength Oral Tablet 500 MG (Tylenol, a pain reliever) Give 2 tablet by mouth every 8 hours for pain Baclofen Oral Tablet 10 MG (a muscle relaxant used for muscle spasms) Give 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours for muscle spasms.
There were no nurses' notes explaining rationale for the missing medication or documentation of resident assessment on 5/13/23 or 5/14/23.
Resident #400-9 (R400-9):
Per the facility facesheet R400-9 had resided at the facility since 5/28/23.
Review of a Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], revealed R400-9 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15, which indicated R400-9 was cognitively intact.
Review of a documented statement dated 5/14/2023, revealed R400-9 had stated that on 5/12/2023, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Y had provided R400-9 with his scheduled 9:00 PM medication. The statement also revealed that on 5/13/23, R400-9 reported that he had received his 6:00 AM medications.
Review of the May Medication Administration Record revealed that R400-9 did not receive the following scheduled medications on 5/14/23: Levothyroxine Sodium (a medication to treat an unactive thyroid) tablet 20 milligrams (mg). Omeprazole (Prilosec- a medication that aids in the prevention of heartburn) Capsule Delayed Release 20 mg. Lasix (Furesomide- a diuretic that removed excess fluid from the body) Tablet 80 mg There were no nurses' notes explaining rationale for the missing medication or documentation of resident assessment on 5/13/23.
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed administer medications as ordered in 7 of 29 residents reviewed for allegations of abuse (Resident #10, #103, #300-3, #300-5, #400-7 & 400-9), resulting in and unmet needs and hospitalization (Resident #64).
Findings include:
Resident #64 (R64)
In review of R64's May 2023's Medication Administration Record (MAR), an order instructed to administer Furosemide (Lasix) 40 milligram (mg) tablet (diuretic to treat fluid retention), 2 tablets by mouth daily at 6:00 AM for congestive heart failure. The same MAR indicated Furosemide was not signed as administered on 5/14/23 at 6:00 AM. The same MAR revealed Gabapentin 100 mg capsule, give 2 capsules at bedtime for neuropathy; was documented as given on 5/13/23; however, the medication was not signed out on the Controlled Substance Record on 5/13/23.
R64's May 2023 MAR indicated Ultram 50 mg was administered at bedtime on 5/13/23, the medication was not signed out of the Controlled Substance Record. R64's Humulin 70/30 insulin, 5 units at bedtime was signed as administered on 5/13/23 at 9:00 PM. A Medication Administration Audit Report indicated the insulin was not actually signed at administered until the next day, on 5/14/23 at 3:51 AM. There were no nurses' notes explaining rationale for late administration/documentation of medications or documentation of resident assessment on 5/13/23. Progress Note dated 5/14/23 at 5:28 PM revealed R64 had a change in condition. Her blood pressure was 188/69, her temperature was 101 degrees Fahrenheit. R64 was wheezing.
In review of Witness Statement, not dated, R64 was asked if she received her scheduled medication on 5/13/23 at 9:00 PM; R64 replied no, she got 3 pills and did not know what they were and no insulin. R64 reported on the same statement that she received her medications in the morning of 5/14/23.
In review of R64's Medication incident report dated 5/13/23, there was no mention her Lasix was not signed out as administered or that her blood pressure wasn't documented on 5/14/23 at 6:00 AM.
R64's Blood Pressure Summary indicated the following: 5/13/23 at 11:38 PM was 128/58, 5/14/23 at 2:09 PM as 162/54, 5/14/23 at 4:41 PM was 188/69. There was no documentation blood pressure measurement was obtained at 6:00 AM on 5/14/23.
Physician order dated 5/14/23 at 5:21 PM indicated to send R64 to the emergency room STAT for shortness of breathe, wheeze and fever.
Hospital Notes dated 5/14/23 indicated R64 received nebulizer treatments, 2 doses of Lasix 40 mg intravenously, and antibiotics while at the emergency department. The same notes indicated R64 had plus 2 pitting edema (fluid build-up in the body, when pressure applied to area indentation remained) in both legs to the knee. R64 was admitted to the hospital.
Social Work note dated 5/31/23 at 8:29 AM revealed Social Work had completed a readmission interview and review. R64's Brief Interview for Mental Status Score (BIMS), a short performance-based cognitive screener, score was 15 (13-15 Cognitively intact). R64's Patient Health Questionaire-9 (PHQ-9, depression assessment) prior to hospitalization score was 1/27 (1-4, minimum depression) and current PHQ-9 score of 6/27 (5-9, Mild Depression).
Resident #300-6 (R300-6)
On 6/06/23 at 8:40 AM R300-6 was observed sitting in his room. R300-6 stated he did not like agency staff, he had a nurse that he didn't see the entire night and did not give him his medications. R300-6 stated he had to sign a paper to make sure that nurse did not come back to work at the facility.
R300-6 Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] indicated he had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), a short performance-based cognitive screener, score of 13 (13-15 Cognitively Intact).
In review of R300-6's Witness Statement, dated 5/14/23, he indicated he did not receive his scheduled medication on 5/13/23 at 9:00 PM or 5/14/23 at 6:00 AM, he did not receive anything at all the entire night; the nurse did not come in at all. In response to the question Do you have any concerns about how you were treated last night?; R300-6's response was none of my medications were given to me. I asked for Tylenol at 9 PM, and he did not give me anything. He never gave me my inhalers. I couldn't breath. They had to put my oxygen on this morning.
Resident #62 (R62)
In review of R62's Witness Statement dated 5/14/23, she indicated she received her medication on 5/13/23 at 9:00 PM.; but did not see the nurse the next morning on 5/14/23. In the same statement, R62 reported she had concerns about how she was treated the night of 5/13/23; she reported the nurse gave her 10 pills, which was a lot more than she usually took, and she never took 10 pills. R62 reported she took the 10 pills, two at a time.
In review of R62's May 2023 MAR, the following oral medications were scheduled to be administered at 9:00 PM: Atorvastatin Calcium, Effexor, Trazadone, Carvedilol, Baclofen.
In review of the Medication Administration Audit Report, R62 received her oral medications scheduled for 5/13/23 at 9:00 PM on 5/14/23 between 1:03 AM and 1:08 AM. There were no nurses' notes explaining rationale for late administration/documentation of medications or documentation of resident assessment on 5/13/23.
In review of R62's May 2023 MAR, Lasix 10 mg was ordered to administer at 6:00 AM, with instructions to hold with systolic blood pressure was less than 110. There was no documentation of her blood pressure or that Lasix was given.
In review of R62's Medication Incident report dated 5/13/23 at 9:00 PM, under incident description Patient claims that on 5/13/232 at 9 PM she received more pills than she was supposed to get, and that at 6 AM on 5/14/23 she did not receive any medication. Patient states that she was given 10 pills at bedtime and non at 6 AM on 5/13/23 7 PM to 7AM shift. The same report indicated R62 was oriented to person, place, situation and time.
Nursing Home Administration (NHA) A was interviewed on 6/12/12 at 12:17 PM and stated she investigated abuse part and Nursing investigated medication part of the allegations on 5/14/23. NHA A stated she was also concerned that staff saw that something wasn't right with the nurse the night of 5/13/23 (7 PM to 7 AM shift), education was given. NHA A stated she would have sent the nurse in question for drug testing.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0559
(Tag F0559)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide accurate reasoning and advanced written notice ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide accurate reasoning and advanced written notice prior to a room change for one resident (Resident #36) of one resident reviewed for room changes, resulting in frustration with the potential for increased anxiety, misinformation of the reason for the room change and lack of opportunity to for resident questions.
Findings include:
Resident #36:
According to the clinical record, including the Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 2/21/23, Resident # 36 (R36) was a [AGE] year old resident with diagnoses that included major depression and anxiety. Review of the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) reflected R36 scored 15 out of 15 (cognitively intact).
On 04/04/23 at 08:43 AM, R36 was interviewed at bedside and reported last December she was moved to her current room which was located on a locked unit designated for dementia. R36 stated she did not have dementia, was not an elopement risk, was not given an option to be moved and received little to no notice or warning that a room change was going to occur. They just came and told me I had to move.
Further review of R36's clinical record reflected a facility form titled Notification of Room/Roommate Change the form was dated 12/01/2022 15:00 and reflected R36 was moved to the current room located on the secured unit on 12/01/22. The same form further indicated that R36 was moved for reason of Dually certified bed not available.
During an interview with admission Director P on 04/10/23 03:38 PM she reported having a role in room changes but could not recall specifics that pertained to R36's room change on 12/01/22. Of note, admission Director P stated every bed in the facility was dually certified on 12/01/22 .
On 04/10/23 04:21 PM, during an interview with Director of Nursing (DON) B whom was the person who completed the Notification of Room/Roommate Change reported the facility was dually certified and had been for years. When queried why R36 was moved on 12/01/22 which reflected R36 had to be moved to a dually certified bed if the entire facility was dually certified at that time . DON B stated that did not make sense and she would look into the situation further.
On 04/12/23 02:58 PM during an interview with Nursing Home Administrator NHA A , she stated all beds were dually certified on 12/01/22 but at that time they thought the bed certifications may change and the facility was trying to be proactive.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide the resident's representative information regar...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide the resident's representative information regarding the facility's bed hold policy for one resident (Resident #34) of two residents reviewed, resulting in the residents representative not being informed of the ability to hold the bed within the facility.
Findings included:
Resident #34 (R34):
Review of the medical record revealed R34 was originally admitted to the facility 08/10/2022 and most recently re-admitted [DATE] (following a recent hospital stay on 02/19/2023) with diagnoses that included chronic ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure (CHF), atherosclerotic heart disease of coronary artery, Alzheimer's disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), atrial fibrillation, gastro-esophageal reflux, hypercholesteremia, chronic viral hepatitis C, hypertension, anxiety, depression, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement). The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 02/28/2023, revealed R34 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 10 (moderately impaired cognition) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/05/2023 at 09:43 a.m. R34 was observed laying on his bed. R34 explained that he recently had a short stay at the hospital sometime in February of this year and explained that he was happy to be back at the facility.
During review of R34's medical record revealed that he had several discharges to the hospital during his residency at the facility. The most recent discharges occurred 01/20/2023 and 02/19/2023. R34's medical record demonstrated that he was not his own responsible person and that his daughter was appointed his Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (DPOA). The medical record revealed a progress note dated 01/20/2023 that stated, daughter called and notified of fathers condition & transfer out, Acute Care Transfer/Transport During Covid-19 Pandemic/Facility Initiated Transfer For Nursing Homes/Bed Hold Policy/Covid-19 status of building & resident all completed and sent with resident and HVA staff to hospital. The medical record did not demonstrate that R34's DPOA had received a copy of the Facility Initiated Transfer for Nursing Homes/Bed Hold Policy. R34's medical record did not demonstrate that the daughter was notified or received the Facility Initiated Transfer for Nursing Homes/Bed Hold Policy for the hospital transfer that occurred on 02/19/2023.
Review of the facility policy entitled Bed Hold Policy (no date present) did not explain when or to who a facility Bed Hold Policy must be provided upon discharge from the facility. The Bed Hold Policy state To arrange for a behold, or discuss the Centers bed hold policy, please contact the Centers Business Office Manager.
In an interview on 04/12/2023 at 09:15 a.m. Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) A explained that a discharge packet was provided to the residents at the time of discharge to the hospital. She explained that the discharge packet included the facilities Bed Hold Policy. NHA A explained that once the Bed Hold Policy had been provided that the nursing staff wrote a progress note in the medical record of that resident. NHA A could not explain if R34's DPOA had been provided a copy of the Bed Hold Policy for the discharges of R34 that occurred on 01/20/2023 or 02/19/2023. NHA A explained that she would attempt to locate the documentation that would demonstrate that R34's DPOA had been provided a copy of the Bed Hold Policy. She explained that it would have been the responsibility of the Business Office Manager to contact the residents DPOA.
In an interview on 04/12/2023 at 12:58 p.m. Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) A explained that documentation that R23's Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) had received the facility Bed Hold Policy could not be located. NHA A explained that the Business Office Manager was not aware that it was her responsibility to notify Guardians or DPOA's of any residents that had been discharged to the hospitals. NHA A agreed that notification of the facility Bed Hold Policy was not completed.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0645
(Tag F0645)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that a Preadmission/Annual Resident Review (PAS/ARR) was accu...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that a Preadmission/Annual Resident Review (PAS/ARR) was accurately completed upon admission and failed to ensure an accurate PAS/ARR level one OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993) was sent to Community Mental Health Services Program (CMHSP) for a level two OBRA evaluation for 1 resident (Resident #31) of 2 residents reviewed for PAS/ARR from a total sample of 24, resulting in the potential for unmet mental health needs.
Findings include:
Resident #31:
According to the clinical record, including the Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 1/23/23, Resident # 31 (R31) was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included anxiety, bi-polar disorder and depression. Further review of the MDS reflected R31 scored 12 out of 15 (moderate cognitive impairment) on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS).
Record review of both electronic medical record and paper medical record reflected R31's Pre admission Screening form reflected it was all nos, indicating that resident #31 did not have a current diagnoses of Mental Illness or Dementia and had not routinely received one or more prescribed antipsychotic or antidepressant medications within the last 14 days. When in actuality, according to the clinical record, R31 did have a current diagnosis of mental illness and was prescribed psychotropic medications.
On 04/06/23 at 01:38 PM during an interview with Social Worker (SW) J she reviewed the electronic medical record along with the PAS/ARR form located in the medical record. SW J agreed the PAS/ARR was inaccurate since R31's admission and had not been corrected/updated or made accurate to reflect R31's status. SW J further acknowledged that due to the inaccuracy and failure to correct the PAS/ARR level one OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993) was not sent to Community Mental Health Services Program (CMHSP) for a level two OBRA evaluation. SW J reported she had recently completed an audit to ensure all PAS/ARR were current however the accuracy of R31's PAS/ARR got missed.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0660
(Tag F0660)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #15 (R15):
Review of the medical record revealed R15 was admitted to the facility 03/26/2016 with diagnoses that includ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #15 (R15):
Review of the medical record revealed R15 was admitted to the facility 03/26/2016 with diagnoses that included seizures, stage 3 kidney disease, right knee pain, mood disorder, adjustment disorder, depression, traumatic brain injury, hydrocephalus (buildup of fluid in the brain), adult failure to thrive, osteoporosis (brittle/fragile bones), macular degeneration (degenerative condition affecting the retina), glaucoma (buildup of fluid in eye), gastro-esophageal reflux, and hyperlipidemia (high fat content in blood). The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 01/16/2023, revealed R15 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 14 (cognitively intact) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/04/2023 at 11:38 a.m. R15 was observed lying in bed. R15 explained that wanted to be discharged from the facility but no one had assisted him with that plan. R15 explained that he had talked with Social Worker (SW) DD and SW J about his desire to be discharged .
Review of the medical record demonstrated care plan problem statement Patient does not show potential for discharge to the community due to need for 23/7 medical care and supervision for medical issues, memory deficits and physician debility. That problem statement was revised 04/10/23 by SW J.
In an interview on 04/10/2023 at 09:48 a.m. Social Worker DD explained that he had knowledge that R15 had a desire to be discharge in the past. He explained that he had not spoken with R15 regarding his discharge plan.
In an interview on 04/12/2023 at 10:57 a.m. Social Worker J explained that R15 desired to be discharged from the facility. She explained that she had not assisted R15 with this plan because he was not able to be discharged . When asked why he could not be discharged , she explained that R15 had a guardian who had been appointed to him in 2019 after he was determined to be incompetent. SW J could not explain why R15'smost recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 01/16/2023, revealed R15 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 14 (cognitively intact) out of 15 and still was incompetent. SW J could not explain why R15's last competency evaluation was completed in 2019. SW J offered to place a referral for competency during this interview. SW J explained that she had spoken to the guardian regarding discharge but could not provide any documentation. SW J explained that she had a conversation with R15 last night regarding discharge but failed to document that meeting. SW J could not explain why R15's discharge plan did not explain that he wanted to go home or any interventions to assist him in meeting his goal of discharge. SW J agreed that the plan of care did not provide any interventions on how to assist R15 with his desire for discharge. SW J did not provide any documentation demonstrating that social services assisted R15 with his desired discharge planning.
Resident #22 (R22):
Review of the medical record revealed R22 was admitted to the facility 02/16/2023 with diagnoses that included depression, anemia (low amount of blood), hyperlipemia (high fat content in blood), neuropathy (nerve damage), insomnia, anxiety, seizures, urinary retention, malignant neoplasm of breast (breast cancer), hypertension, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), tremors, and dizziness. The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 02/22/2023, revealed R22 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 15 (cognitively intact) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/03/2023 at 02:08 R22 was observed lying down in bed. R22 explained that she was going to be discharged soon but did not know what the plan was to be. She explained that she had requested to talk with a social worker but she no one has talked with her as of this date.
Review of the medical record demonstrated plan of care that stated, Patient shows potential for discharge and patient, relative, or representative expresses with for discharge. The plan of care for discharge had been updated since 2/20/2023.
In an interview on 04/06/2023 at 01:43 p.m. Social Worker (SW) J was asked to review the discharge plan of care for R22. SW J reviewed the plan of care and explained that it was her understanding that R22 would be discharged home with her daughter. SW J was asked why the plan of care did not reflect that information. SW J explained that she had been told by the previous facility cooperation that owned the facility that the care plan was not to be specific and individualized.
In an interview on 04/10/2023 at 09:37 a.m. Social Worker (SW) DD explained that R22 had different discharge plans during her stay at the facility. He explained that each family member of R22 had different plans for their mother's discharge, while R22 wanted something totally different. SW DD explained that the daughter wanted for R22 to go home with her. The son wanted R22 to go home with him, but there was a housing issue. SW DD explained that the current plan was that R22 wanted a referral made to an assisted living facility and was to be discharged [DATE]. When asked where that documentation was present, SW DD explained that he had e-mails with that information but had not recorded anything in the medical record. SW DD agreed that the discharge plan of care was not accurate and should have been updated. SW DD could not explain why the plan of care was not updated.
Resident #48 (R48):
Review of the medical record revealed R48 was admitted to the facility 01/15/2020 with diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression, type 2 diabetes, benign hyperplasia (enlarge prostate), obstructive and reflux uropathy (obstruction of urine flow), panic disorder, hypertension, cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke), obstructive sleep apnea, stage 4 kidney disease, coronary artery disease, and hyperlipidemia (high fat content in blood). The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 01/20/2023, revealed R48 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 11 (moderately impaired cognition) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/05/2023 at 09:57 a.m. R48 was observed lying in bed. R48 explained that he was to be discharged to another facility, but the facility was doing nothing to assist him with his discharge plan.
Review of the medical record revealed R48 had a plan of care that stated, Patient shows potential for discharge and patient, relative, or representative expresses wish for discharge. That discharge plan was last revised on 02/20/2023. The medical record also revealed that R48 had a plan of care that stated, Patient does not show potential for discharge to the community due to long term stay. Requires 24-hour care/supervision. That discharge plan was last revised 01/20/2023. R48's medical record also demonstrated a progress note that was entered 01/20/2023 that stated, Resident still is hoping to transition to a long-term care facility in [NAME]. Writer is working on transfer.
In an interview on 04/13/2023 at 11:00 a.m. Social Worker (SW) J explained that R48 had expressed a desire to transfer to another facility in [NAME], Michigan. She explained that a previous Social Worker had been assisting him with that transfer. She explained that Social Worker left the facility the middle of March 2023. SW J explained that she was the Director of Social Services, but she had not followed up since March 2023. SW J explained that she her time had been mainly spent on assisting with new admissions and discharges of short stay residents. SW J reviewed R48's discharge plan and agreed that the discharge plan of care was not accurate. SW J could not explain why the discharge plan of care had not been updated to reflect R48's current discharge plan.
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement an effective patient-centered discharge planning process for four residents (Resident #15, Resident #22, Resident #40, and Resident #48) of six residents reviewed for discharge planning, resulting in frustration, psychosocial distress, unresolved concerns related to discharge status and overall dissatisfaction with care.
Findings include:
Review of the facility, Social Services Guidelines, dated 8/2021, reflected, Information about the discharge planning is initially documented in the Social Services Assessment and History. Discharge planning progress notes are used to document the development of any updates or revisions to the discharge plan and the patient's readiness for discharge .Discharge Plan: Begin to format the patient's discharge plan at the initial contact with a newly admitted patient .As frequently as the situation dictates, review the patient's readiness for discharge and the plan's appropriateness. Document updates to the plan as they occur throughout the stay .
Resident #40:
Review of the Face Sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], reflected R40 was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included hypertension (high blood pressure), heart disease, heart failure, kidney disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hemiplegia post intercranial bleed affecting dominate right side, bipolar disorder (manic depression), atrial fibrillation, and anemia. The MDS reflected R40 had a BIM (assessment tool) score of 15 which indicated his ability to make daily decisions was cognitively intact, and he required one-person physical assist with bed mobility, transfers, locomotion on unit, toileting, dressing, hygiene, and bathing. The MDS reflected R40 had no evidence of behaviors.
During an observation and interview on 4/4/23 at 11:10 a.m., R40 was in a contact isolation room in bed and appeared alert and able to answer questions without difficulty. R40 reported was admitted to the facility after an acute hospital admission stay and had a court appointed guardian that he was very unhappy with. R40 reported does not think he needs a guardian and reported VA hospital had indicated he was competent to make his own decisions. R40 reported had been working with facility Social Worker, who no longer worked at facility, related to discharge plans and revoke guardianship for several months but still has guardian and unaware of plans to transfer. R40 reported did not care for Social Worker (SW) J and stated, if it was up to her, he would never get out of this place. R40 reported had spoken with local ombudsman related to concerns and was unsure if concern form had been completed at facility for reported concerns. R40 stated, feels no senior should be treated this way because he has rights. R40 reported seen by psychiatric services at the facility and reported did not feel safe because personal items disappear all the time.
During an interview on 4/13/23 at 9:44 a.m., SW J reported working at the facility as the Social Worker Director for two years. SW J reported SW W was R40's SW prior to leaving the facility in November 2022 because R40 did not care for SW J. SW J reported facility recently hired SW DD in March of 2023 who was currently worked with R40 with SW J behind the scenes. SW J reported R40 will not work with SW J because he believes SW J is why R40 is still at facility. SW J reported R40 had a court appointed guardian service and reported R40 does not feel he needs a guardian. SW J verified R40's BIM score was 15/15. SW J reported R40 wanted guardian services terminated and R40's court appointed guardian instructed facility not to assist R40 with the guardian termination because R40 had to do it for himself if R40 wanted to be his own person. SW J reported direction from prior Administrator (NHA) R and R40's guardian group. SW J reported had to request cognitive re-evaluation for R40 and had done last week. After SW J was requested to provide evidence SW J reported after reviewing R40's Medical Record reported request was not send and would do that day. SW J reported facility physician does not feel R40 can make own medical decisions, but VA does and reported physiologist comes to the facility every two weeks. SW J was unable to answer why competency re-evaluation was not requested prior to that day. SW J reported it had been over a year that R40 wanted to discharge, and guardian did not disagree but reported was unable to move out of the state prior to finding guardian in state he preferred to move, to be closer to family. SW J reported R40 was invited to quarterly Care Conferences along with Court Appointed Guardian services and were times both R40 and guardian did not participate. SW J reported R40 comprehensive Care Plans should be updated with changes in plans for discharge and reported was not aware until three weeks prior that it was her responsibility to update Care Plans including Discharge Care Plans and verified R40 Care Plans were not up to date.
During an interview on 4/13/23 at 11:10 a.m., SW J reported prior SW W started employment 9/2022 through 2/2023, after prior NHA R was coving R40's Social Work needs. SW J reported prior to NHA R providing SW services R40 was followed by another SW who terminated employment March 2022. SW J reported prior NHA R provided R40 SW services because R40 did not care for SW J, but was overall manager, responsible for Social Work Department. SW J reported SW DD was hired about one month ago and was R40's current social worker. SW J verified R40 had wanted to transfer to another facility out of state to be closer to family for several months and that is why they requested re-evaluation for competency. This surveyor requested evidence of request.
Review of the Resident incapacity to Give Informed Consent and to Exercise Resident Rights document, reflected one physician signature dated 7/11/22(document did not include required second physician signature.)
Review of the VA(Veteran Affairs) Hospital Discharge records, faxed to the facility 11/9/22 at 1:25 p.m., reflected notes that included, [Named R40] is quite concerned about his guardianship status. He is not sure how he ended up with a guardian and does not think needs one. Per ICU, they were also concerned about the ethics of his guardianship, as he is consentable and expressed that he wants to be full code, but the guardian (a private company) had him as DNAR .He would like assistance .getting out of his guardianship situation. -Consult social work .
Review of R40's Annual Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Comprehensive Level II Evaluation, dated 1/31/23, reflected subjective evaluation notes that included, In terms of placement, [named R40] indicated that his ECF[extended care facility] social worker, [named SW W] is working on getting him discharged to an ECF in Wintersville, Ohio called [named facility]. He noted that he has family and several friends in the [NAME] Virginia/Ohio area and he is looking forward to being closer to them .contributing factors to his depression and anxiety being being here (at the ECF) .Objective Evaluation: Assessor spoke with [named guardian staff] at Guardian Care on 1/12/23 .In terms of movement towards discharge to an ECF closer to [NAME] Virginia, [named guardian staff] reported Well he can't leave the state of Michigan since he has a guardianship here. I haven't seen or heard of anything [regarding discharge]. There aren't any upcoming court dates in the system .Assessor spoke with ECF social worker, [named SW W], on 1/12/23 .reported no major changes in [named R40] mood or behaviors, however, did note, [named R40] was actually evaluated by psychologist recently who deemed him competent. Him and I are trying to get him to [NAME] Virginia but with the guardian it's kind of tricky.' [named SW W] is working with the ECF administrator to complete the needed paperwork in order to terminate guardianship however no court date is set yet. [named SW W] stated once guardianship is terminated, [named R40] would move to a VA contracted ECF in Ohio new [NAME] Virginia .Assessor spoke with OBRA treatment services staff [named] on 1/13/23 who reported [named R40] mood, behaviors, and cognition have remained relatively stable throughout the last year. He consistently reports that he is depressed or sad related to his finances, frustration with his guardian, and his desire to transfer to a nursing facility in Ohio.Clinical Symptoms: Behaviors, Easily agitated towards ECF staff, anxiety and depression related to wanting to move, passive death wish .Affective Development .He endorsed mild depression and anxiety related to wanting to discharge to be closer to his friends/family .Recommendations .ECF Social Work .Please continue to work with [named R40] and his legal guardian to continue exploring [named R40's] desire to return to his home state of [NAME] Virginia .Cognitive Abilities Addendum: [Named] Psychology Consult on 11/14/22 Reason for referral: Facility SW requested psychologist to evaluate and determine decision making capacity. Per clt, he wants to terminate his guardian and be his own responsible party .Attending physician indicated in chart: [named R40 physician GG]. Psych order in chart dated 11/12/22 for psych consult re: reassess need for guardianship and if he is competent .Standardized testing completed: SMMSE: 11/14/22, clt scored 29/30 which indicated no cognitive/memory issues. 07/11/22, clt scored 29/30 which indicated no cognitive/memory issues .PHQ-9: 11/14/22, clt scored a 10 which indicated moderate depression. 07/11/22, clt scored an 8 which indicated mild depression .Based on the clinical structured interview, standardized testing, observations made on clt, and info in chart, psychologist determined that he is able to make informed medical and legal decisions.
Review of the Clinical Psychologist Note, signed 11/14/22, reflected R40 was evaluated to assess capacity to make informed medical and legal decisions. Continued review of the document reflected, In psychologist's professional opinion, psychologist determined that [named R40] is able to make informed medical and legal decisions.
Review of R40 Social Service Progress Note, dated 6/14/2021 at 7:38 a.m., reflected, Writer spoke to [named R40] and issued the new court date paperwork explaining that he has a Zoom hearing on 7/12 and stated that writer would be in to assist with the Zoom hearing. [Named R40] was agreeable for writer to assist .[named R40] had no change in mood or behaviors, he was cooperative with staffs interview and then continued to discuss the upcoming court date and how angry he is that the guardian closed his bank account and does not feel that his guardian has his best interest. Writer explained that we can discuss that at his court date with the judge and they will handle it . The Progress Note was written by SW J.
Review of the Social Service Progress Note, dated 7/21/2021 at 12:05 p.m., reflected R40's court appointed guardian was changed to [named guardian services].
Review of R40 Care Plan Progress Note, dated 8/18/2021 at 8:37 a.m., reflected, Writer spoke to [named R40} and informed him that his care conference will be rescheduled r/t not hearing back from his guardian. [named R40] stated that they have not returned his calls either. Writer explained that since he wants to go to Florida, writer wants his guardian to be in attendance or at least via phone. [named R40] gave writer a card for admissions for a Brookdale facility in Florida stating that he wants to go to. Writer stated that she has to have permission from his guardian in order to send him out of state. Writer explained that she would try and call his guardian after morning meetings and see if we can get it rescheduled. Will continue to monitor, provide support and address any issues/concerns as they arise.
Review of R40 Social Service Progress Note, dated 8/26/2021 at 9:12 a.m., reflected, Writer received a phone call from [named R40] this morning stating that he wanted to return to [NAME] Virginia. Writer stated that she received a voicemail from the guardian stating that she's unable to transfer him out of state because he's under the guardian care, however she would be able to transfer him to an assisted living facility. [named R40] stated that the guardian never said that to him. Writer stated that she would contact the guardian this morning and see what can be done. Will continue to monitor, provide support and address any issues/concerns as they arise.
Review of R40 Social Service Progress Note, dated 8/26/2021 at 2:00 p.m., reflected, [named R40] stopped writer in the hall, writer explained that she left his guardian a voicemail requesting a call back r/t his transfer. Writer explained to [named R40] again that she's unable to transfer him out of state, because of his guardianship. [named R40] became angry and started yelling at writer in the hall, and called her names. Writer explained that she will not be called names and will wait to hear from the guardian about transfer. Will continue to monitor. Note was written by SW J.
Review of R40 Social Services Progress Note, dated 8/31/2021 at 3:29 p.m., reflected, Writer received a voicemail on Friday around 5pm and another voicemail on Monday around 2:30pm from [named R40] requesting a call back to speak to him. Writer went to speak with him and he stated that he wants to go to [NAME] Virginia. Writer explained that she can't transfer him out of state without the guardian's permission, however if he wanted to transfer in the [NAME] Arbor area that can be accomplished. [named R40] stated that he does not want to do that, he wants to go to [NAME] Virginia. [NAME] became agitated that writer was ignoring him. Writer explained that she's not ignoring him, she was off on Monday, [named R40] stated that writer never calls him back. Writer explained that she does not call him, but she comes down to see him when she can. [named R40] denied writers statement and then became agitated again and said he wants to go to [NAME] Virginia. Writer explained that she can't do that unless she has permission from the guardian. [named R40] became agitated and defensive stating that writer does not do anything for him, writer explained that she does what she can, but its inappropriate for him to be yelling, swearing and calling writer names .Writer stated she would contact the guardian about the transfer, [named R40] then stated that he wanted a court date because he does not feel he needs a guardian. Writer explained that she can't make that determination but would reach out to the guardian. Will continue to monitor, provide support and address any issues/concerns as they arise. Note written by SW J.
Review of R40 Social Work Note, dated 11/15/2021 at 10:07 a.m., reflected, admitted on [DATE][date after note], for Long Term Care services .[named R40], who prefers to be called [named R40]; was readmitted to [Named facility]. [named R40] is a DNR, alert and oriented x3, although he does have a guardian in place prior to admission to the facility. [named R40] goal is to go to [NAME] Virginia, however at this time [named R40] will remain LTC at this facility, until guardianship can be switched to a company in [NAME] Virginia. [named R40] stated that his lawyer in [NAME] Virginia is working on switching the guardianship. Will continue to monitor and address any issues/concerns as they arise. Note written by SW J.
Review of R40 Social Service Progress Note, dated 4/28/2022 at 12:41 p.m., reflected, .admitted on [DATE], for Long Term Care services .Annual assessment completed with [named R40]. BIMS score of 15 indicates cognitively intact, PHQ-9 score of 8 indicates potential for mild depression. Guardianship has been granted and Guardian's Care Inc is the responsible party. [named R40] is a DNR, alert and oriented x3, able to make needs known, can be pleasant and cooperative with staff at times and can also be irritable at times. [named R40] ultimate discharge goal is to return to the community in [NAME] Virginia, facility and Ombudsman are assisting with possible transfer. [named R40] has a dx of bipolar disorder and receives Zoloft 75mg Qday and Valproic Acid 250mg Qday for dx of Bipolar d/o. Mood appears stable overall, no behaviors noted this quarter. Will continue to monitor, provide support and address any issues/concerns as they arise.
Review of the Care Conference Note, dated 5/20/2022 1:10 p.m., reflected, Care conference held. Those in attendance include Activities Dietary Nursing Social Services The patient attended. The discharge planning process in not active at this time. DNR at this time .There is no current acute illness present. There are no current changes to pain management. No significant changes in activities of daily living at this time .Physical Therapy is not being received. Occupational Therapy is not being received. Speech Therapy is not being received .The patient is not their own decision maker. Guardian's Care Inc.[named]. Patient is not exhibiting behavioral symptoms. No ancillary services provided Audiology Dental Podiatry Vision Patient/Family education and/or follow up is not indicated at this time .The patient/responsible party did not request a copy of the current care plan. The patient/responsible party did not request a copy of the current physician orders. [Guardian not present] Comments: Quarterly care conference held with [named R40], he stated that he's doing fine, but wants to be seen by his doctor. He declined any other issues/concerns. Guardian did not attend via phone as she did not answer the phone when staff called her. Will continue to monitor, provide support and address any issues/concerns as they arise.
Review of R40 Social Services Note, dated 7/27/2022 at 4:32 p.m., reflected, Quarterly MDS completed with a BIMS score of 15 indicating no cognitive impairments and a PHQ-9 score of 2 indicating minimal depressive symptoms. Resident voiced he feels depressed because he does not feel he needs a guardian and would like to discharge to [NAME] Virginia. Writer to continue to work with resident on discharge planning. Writer to also continue to provide support as needed. Note written SW W. (One year after resident requested to transfer and concerns about need for guardian).
Review of R40 Social Services Progress Note, dated 9/19/2022 at 9:14 a.m., reflected, Writer called a facility of choice for resident to discuss transfer. The facility told writer there is an application process and a wait list. Will discuss with resident to complete application. Spoke with resident's guardian regarding discharge planning to [NAME] Virginia. Resident's guardian stated she has no concerns with him transferring, but will have to confirm there is a guardian in place in the location of the transfer prior to the transfer occurring .When writer got off the phone, resident's community social worker was in the office to discuss resident. Writer explained current discharge planning progress. Social worker stated no other questions or concerns. Writer to continue to follow and provide support. Note written by SW W.
Review of R40 Social Services Progress Note, dated 9/21/2022 1:17 p.m., reflected, Writer emailed back and forth with VA SW regarding resident's request to transfer. Discussed transferring to a VA contracted facility and then to the community. Writer also asked if the VA would be able to assist with guardianship for resident to transfer. VA SW stated the VA does not assist with guardianship, but to call the county probate court where resident will be residing. Writer to continue to follow and provide support.
Review of R40 Social Services Progress Note, dated 9/27/2022 3:19 p.m., reflected, Writer spoke with resident regarding update with transfer. Writer told resident that the VA SW stated a transfer to a different SNF with a VA contract would be easiest and then transfer to the community once in [NAME] Virginia. Resident was agreeable to this plan. Writer to continue to follow and provide support. Note completed by SW W.
Review of R40 Social Service Note, dated 10/6/2022 8:11 a.m., reflected, Writer called and spoke with the VA in PA regarding resident's transfer. VA SW pulled resident up in system and stated she would start the process to transfer resident's service down there. PA SW will be sending an email to AA SW and writer to discuss the steps that needs to happen moving forward on resident's transfer. Will continue to follow and provide support as needed. Note completed by prior SW W.
Review of R40 Care Conference Note, dated 11/3/2022 3:56 p.m., reflected, Resident is currently out at hospital for quarterly care conference. IDT called and left message with resident's guardian and reviewed plan of care among IDT. Reviewed resident's code status, advance directives and ancillary services. Writer reported transfer to a different SNF and actively working on the discharge .
Review of R40 next Care Conference Note, dated 1/26/2023 1:50 p.m., reflected, Care conference held. Those in attendance include Activities Dietary Social Services The patient attended. [No mention of Guardian services]. The discharge planning process is active at this time. Plans to discharge to a Nursing Home. Currently working on transferring to a SNF in Ohio. Full code status at this time .Physical Therapy is not being received. Is not receiving Occupational Therapy. Is not receiving Speech Therapy .The patient is not their own decision maker. Guardian Care Inc. Patient is not exhibiting behavioral symptoms .
Review of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), dated 1/26/23 through 4/11/23, reflected no evidence of progress or efforts towards resident request for transfer to another facility closer to family that had been in the progress for almost two years.
Review of R40 Social Services Progress Note, dated 4/11/2023 at 8:35 a.m., reflected, SW met with Resident per his request (per concern form) re: f/u on Resident's desire to terminate legal Guardianship, move out of state, and live his best life. Resident states he would like to first move to Ohio for a while, and then move to [NAME] Virginia. In Ohio, he states former SW informed him that he would not have VA coverage until he officially became a Resident of the state of Ohio which would take 45 days. Then he would be able to apply for the coverage/have it transferred to OH, to that particular service area . Note completed by SW DD. (After R40 interview with surveyor on 4/4/23 related to mentioned concerns).
Review of Concern Form, dated 4/10/23, reflected R40 contacted NHA A via telephone and requested to speak with facility Social Worker related to concerns. The document reflected SW DD met with R40 to discuss process for ongoing concern related to terminating Legal Guardian and moving away. The form included section labeled, Results of action taken: with handw[TRUNCATED]
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0685
(Tag F0685)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide assistance to ensure ancillary services were ar...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide assistance to ensure ancillary services were arranged for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #49) reviewed for optical care, resulting in delayed care and treatment and anger and frustration.
Findings include:
Resident #49:
According to the clinical record, including the Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] Resident # 49 (R49) was an [AGE] years old and admitted to the facility with diagnoses of heart failure, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. R49 scored 15 out of 15 (cognitively intact) on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) .
On 04/03/23 at 02:04 PM R49 was observed sitting in a wheel chair, he was articulate and engaged in conversation easily. R49 reported having had cataracts and previously had cataract surgery. R49 stated he needed the cataracts removed and was told by staff he had and appointment in 4 months. R49 reported a 4 month wait time was not acceptable, and had reached out to Social Worker (SW) J several times for help with the matter but gets dismissed by SW J. R49 stated he was so upset by the delay in the appointment he contacted his former eye care professional and was told they could see him within a week or two. R49 then stated he could not keep that appointment because the facility was no longer covered the expense of transportation and due to R49 receiving Medicaid benefits he could not cover the cost of transportation to his former provider which was approximately 20 miles. R49 stated again he had asked SW J for help but had not heard back. R49 reported the cataract was very bothersome to him and the delay in receiving treatment was frustrating and angered him.
On 04/12/23 T 10:28 AM, during an interview SW J she reported the new owner of the facility cut off their ability to pay for transportation. SW J elaborated and stated R49 liked to make his own appointments and that was why she had not provided him with any assistance. SW J added R49 was required to have cataract surgery in the hospital due to his medical condition. When queried what medical condition R49 had that required cataract removal to be done in the hospital, SW J stated she wasn't sure but that was what someone told her. When queried why none of this was documented SW J did not respond.
On 04/13/23 at 10:58 AM during a follow up interview with SW J she reported it was the Unit Manager's job to assist with arranging outside appointments. SW J later in the conversation reported it was the scheduler's job to assist with outside services. When queried if she had notified R49 of this when he requested your help, SW Jdid not answer.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This Citation pertains to Intake Number MI000131821.
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that a ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This Citation pertains to Intake Number MI000131821.
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that a thorough investigation, including root cause analysis, was conducted for one out of three residents (Resident 539) who had a fall with injury, resulting in the potential for further falls to occur.
Findings Included:
Resident #539:
Resident 539 (R539) no longer resided at the facility at the time of the onsite investigation.
Per the facility face sheet R539 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had diagnoses of left side hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body).
Record review of a Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed R539 scored a 99 on her Brief interview for Mental Status (BIMS) which revealed R539 was not able to perform the test due to poor cognitive ability. The MDS revealed R539 had no history of falls.
Record review of an incident report filled out by Registered Nurse (RN) H dated 7/11/2022, revealed R539 was found on the floor next to her bed by Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) I, and revealed R539 stated she was walking and fell down. The report also revealed R539 had a 9.5 cm (centimeter) bump on her forehead, was sent to the hospital, the cause of the incident was didn't expect patient transfers herself., and the corrective action was to lower her bed to the floor.
Review of a documented FALL-NURSE STATEMENT from RN H dated 7/11/2022, revealed CNA I was walking in the hallway when she found R539 on the floor next to her bed.
Record review of a Patient-Statement dated 7/11/2022, revealed RN H documented R539 stated she was walking before the fall, was in no pain, and did not turn her call light on. The statement was signed by RN H however R539 did not sign or date the statement.
Review of a documented statement by CNA I dated 7/11/2022, revealed CNA I stated she had assisted a family member to turn R539 in bed around dinner time before the incident occurred. CNA I's statement revealed R539's call light was not on, and her bed was in a low position. The statement was not signed, but revealed via phone. At the top of CNA I's statement revealed a place to document the name and titled of the person performing the interview, and the name of the resident, which were both blank.
In an interview on 4/10/2023 at 10:47 AM, Administrator A stated Director of Nursing (DON) B would have done and completed an investigation into R539's fall on 7/11/2023, and said R539 said she was walking, therefore stated she knew what had caused the fall.
In and interview on 4/10/2023 at 10:51 AM, DON B stated she did not think an investigation of the incident (R539's fall) had been done, and stated that she believed there was only the incident report that was completed regarding R536's fall.
In an interview on 4/10/2023 at 11:56 AM, RN, H stated that R539 had not ever attempted to get up out of bed on her own. RN H said R539's bed was almost to the lowest position at the time of her fall. RN H said CNA I told her that R539 was on the floor, and while doing an assessment R539 told her she had been walking, but said that was not true because R539 was confused, and was not able to turn herself in bed, nor could R539 stand up on her own.
In an interview on 4/12/2023 at 11:22 AM, CNA I stated that a family member had assisted her with turning R539 to her right side, then she lowered the bed, made sure R539 was safe and not to close to the edge of the bed, then left the room. CNA I stated that approximately an hour later she was walking by R539's room and noticed she was not in her bed, and then found R539 on the floor in her room. CNA I further stated that another staff member was with her, but could not recall who. CNA I said R539 was on the floor between the wall and her bed, lying on her right side.
CNA I further stated that R539 could not communicate, and when she and RN Hasked her what happened she said nothing. CNA I said R539 was not able to sit up, stand up, nor take any steps, and was 100% dependent on staff for all activities of daily living (ADL's).
No statement or identification of the other staff member was found when reviewing staff statements.
In another interview on 4/12/2023 at 9:34 AM, DON B stated that R539 was not able to walk, but obviously tried to get up and walk. DON B said she did not have more than the two staff (CNA I and RN H) statements because they were the only two staff members involved, and said she could not interview R539 because she was sent to the hospital. DON B said she knew the injury occurred because R539 had fallen and hit her head, and said R539 would have had to gotten up and walked because there were no other possibilities.
In an interview on 4/12/2033 at 8:45 AM, Occupational Therapist (OT) Q reviewed R539's therapy notes, and stated R539 was a moderate assist for rolling in bed, and said she was not able to roll on her own, and would not unless another person was guiding her. OT Q said R539's left hand was flaccid (not able to move it). OT Q said R539 required maximum assistance to go from a lying to sitting position, and from bed to chair R539 required total assistance. OT Q stated R539 was not able to go from lying to sitting, to standing, then walking on her own.
OT Q further stated that R539 never walked while in therapy which included OT and Physical Therapy (PT). OT Q said R539 was not able to bear weight on her left side.
Review of the facility's policy and procedure dated 2001, and titled, Fall Practice Guide revealed on page #12 an algorithm or diagram of steps to be taken in the event a resident has a fall which included, conducting an investigation.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0745
(Tag F0745)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #12 (R12):
Review of the medical record revealed R12 was admitted to the facility 12/5/2020 with diagnoses that include...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #12 (R12):
Review of the medical record revealed R12 was admitted to the facility 12/5/2020 with diagnoses that included congestive heart failure (CHF), hypertension, chronic respiratory failure, type 2 diabetes, atherosclerotic heart disease, occlusion (blockage) and stenosis (narrowing) of carotid artery, atrial fibrillation, vascular dementia, anxiety, psychotic disturbances, mood disturbance, insomnia, gout (buildup of uric acid in bone joints) , dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), and anemia (low blood count). The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 03/09/2023, revealed R12 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 99 (unable to participate in assessment).
During observation on 04/05/2023 at 08:00 a.m. R12 was observed setting on the side of her bed eating breakfast. She repeatedly was making grunting sounds and saying help. R12 did not respond to verbal stimulation.
In an interview on 04/10/2023 at 10:34 a.m. Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) CC explained that R12 did have behaviors of grunting and saying help repeatedly. CNA CC explained that the behaviors had been getting worse. She also explained that she was not aware of any interventions that would help R12 during these behaviors. She explained that she only knew to place an alert in the point of care documentation that would notify the nurse, but she also explained that she does not chart the behavior everyday it occurs because she knew the nurses were aware of it. She explained that these R12's behaviors occurred every day.
Review of the medical record revealed R12 had the problem statement cognitive loss as evidence by dx (diagnosis) of vascular dementia with behaviors. No identification of R12 recent behaviors or interventions to assist the resident.
In an interview on 04/12/23 at 10:31 a.m. Social Worker (SW) J explained that she was aware of behaviors that had been observed for R12. SW J explained that she was made aware by alerts when residents have behaviors. She also explained that she was made aware by a progress note (04/04/2023) that R12 had been yelling. When asked if behavior of R12 were tracked she explained that behaviors are not tracked in the computer charting (point of care) by the staff. She explained that alerts are reviewed at a morning meeting each day. She further explained that she does not have charting in the progress notes demonstrating that alerts are reviewed and what if any action was taken. She explained that she tracks the behaviors of resident on a word document. SW J was asked to review the plan of care for R12. She confirmed that the new behaviors were not located in the plan of care and no new interventions were present for the new behaviors that had been exhibited. SW J explained that she should have placed those behaviors in the plan of care and included interventions to assist the staff in providing care to R12. SW J could not explain why the plan of care was not updated. SW J was asked if the facility had a Behavior Management Program Policy. SW J explained that three was a policy but she did not have access to it, she explained that the Nursing Home Administrator had it. SW J explained that she had not read the policy in over 6 years. She admitted that she had not read the policy since transferring to this building from another building in the company. When questioned SW J if she suggested any interventions to put in place for R12 she responded, I guess we can provide her with a psychiatric consult.
Resident #15 (R15):
Review of the medical record revealed R15 was admitted to the facility 03/26/2016 with diagnoses that included seizures, stage 3 kidney disease, right knee pain, mood disorder, adjustment disorder, depression, traumatic brain injury, hydrocephalus (buildup of fluid in the brain), adult failure to thrive, osteoporosis (brittle/fragile bones), macular degeneration (degenerative condition affecting the retina), glaucoma (buildup of fluid in eye), gastro-esophageal reflux, and hyperlipidemia (high fat content in blood).
The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 01/16/2023, revealed R15 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 14 (cognitively intact) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/04/2023 at 11:38 a.m. R15 was observed lying in bed. R15 explained that wanted to be discharged from the facility but no one had assisted him with that plan. R15 explained that he had talked with Social Worker (SW) DD and SW J about his desire to be discharged .
Review of the medical record demonstrated care plan problem statement Patient does not show potential for discharge to the community due to need for 23/7 medical care and supervision for medical issues, memory deficits and physician debility. That problem statement was revised 04/10/23 by SW J.
In an interview on 04/10/2023 at 09:48 a.m. Social Worker DD explained that he had knowledge that R15 had a desire to be discharge in the past. He explained that he had not spoken with R15 regarding his discharge plan.
In an interview on 04/12/2023 at 10:57 a.m. Social Worker J explained that R15 desired to be discharged from the facility. She explained that she had not assisted R15 with this plan because he was not able to be discharged . When asked why he could not be discharged , she explained that R15 had a guardian who had been appointed to him in 2019 after he was determined to be incompetent. SW J could not explain why R15'smost recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 01/16/2023, revealed R15 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 14 (cognitively intact) out of 15 and still was incompetent. SW J could not explain why R15's last competency evaluation was completed in 2019. SW J offered to place a referral for competency during this interview. SW J explained that she had spoken to the guardian regarding discharge but could not provide any documentation. SW J explained that she had a conversation with R15 last night regarding discharge but failed to document that meeting. SW J could not explain why R15's discharge plan did not explain that he wanted to go home or any interventions to assist him in meeting his goal of discharge. SW J agreed that the plan of care did not provide any interventions on how to assist R15 with his desire for discharge. SW J did not provide any documentation demonstrating that social services assisted R15 with his desired discharge planning.
Resident #34 (R34):
Review of the medical record revealed R34 was originally admitted to the facility 08/10/2022 and most recently re-admitted [DATE] (following a recent hospital stay on 02/19/2023) with diagnoses that included chronic ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure (CHF), atherosclerotic heart disease of coronary artery, Alzheimer's disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), atrial fibrillation, gastro-esophageal reflux, hypercholesteremia, chronic viral hepatitis C, hypertension, anxiety, depression, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement). The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 02/28/2023, revealed R34 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 10 (moderately impaired cognition) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/05/2023 at 09:43 a.m. R34 was observed laying on his bed. R34 explained that he recently had a short stay at the hospital sometime in February of this year and explained that he was happy to be back at the facility.
During review of R34's medical record it was revealed that R34 had a care plan that stated, At risk for behavior symptoms r/t (related to) Alzheimer's disease/dementia. No specific types or behaviors that had been exhibited were list on R34's plan of care.
In an interview on 04/12/2023 at 10:47 a.m. Social Worker J explained that R34 does exhibit certain behaviors such as walking around with his front wheel walker when he is anxious and can be verbally aggressive when the facility staff. Social Worker J could not explain why R34's behaviors had not been included on his plan of care or what why interventions had not been listed. SW J was asked to provide behavior tracking for R34's behaviors. She explained that there are not specific behaviors that are tracked for R34. SW J could not provide any documentation for behaviors that R34 had exhibited. SW J explained that she had spoken to R34 last week but did not write a progress note regarding that discussion.
Resident #48 (R48):
Review of the medical record revealed R48 was admitted to the facility 01/15/2020 with diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression, type 2 diabetes, benign hyperplasia (enlarge prostate), obstructive and reflux uropathy (obstruction of urine flow), panic disorder, hypertension, cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke), obstructive sleep apnea, stage 4 kidney disease, coronary artery disease, and hyperlipidemia (high fat content in blood). The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 01/20/2023, revealed R48 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 11 (moderately impaired cognition) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/05/2023 at 09:57 a.m. R48 was observed lying in bed. R48 explained that he was to be discharged to another facility, but the facility was doing nothing to assist him with his discharge plan.
Review of the medical record revealed R48 had a plan of care that stated, Patient shows potential for discharge and patient, relative, or representative expresses wish for discharge. That discharge plan was last revised on 02/20/2023. The medical record also revealed that R48 had a plan of care that stated, Patient does not show potential for discharge to the community due to long term stay. Requires 24-hour care/supervision. That discharge plan was last revised 01/20/2023. R48's medical record also demonstrated a progress note that was entered 01/20/2023 that stated, Resident still is hoping to transition to a long-term care facility in [NAME]. Writer is working on transfer.
In an interview on 04/13/2023 at 11:00 a.m. Social Worker (SW) J explained that R48 had expressed a desire to transfer to another facility in [NAME], Michigan. She explained that a previous Social Worker had been assisting him with that transfer. She explained that Social Worker left the facility the middle of March 2023. SW J explained that she was the Director of Social Services, but she had not followed up since March 2023. SW J explained that she her time had been mainly spent on assisting with new admissions and discharges of short stay residents. SW J reviewed R48's discharge plan and agreed that the discharge plan of care was not accurate. SW J could not explain why the discharge plan of care had not been updated to reflect R48's current discharge plan.
Resident #92 (R92):
Review of the medical record revealed R92 was admitted to the facility 06/17/2019 with diagnoses that included pulmonary embolism, abnormal heart beat, cardiac murmurs (abnormal sound of blood in heart), fatigue, restless leg syndrome, pulmonary nodule (mass), dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), muscle wasting and atrophy, subdural hemorrhage (brain bleed), anxiety, psychotic disorder with delusions, psychotic disorder with hallucinations, polyosteioarthritis (joint pain and stiffness), diverticulosis (abnormal pouch in intestinal wall of the intestines), stage 2 kidney failure, neuropathy (nerve damage), Parkinson's disease, type 2 diabetes, insomnia, gastro-esophageal reflux, hyperlipidemia, and Lewy body dementia. ). The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 01/05/2023, revealed R92 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 11 (moderately impaired cognition) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/10/2023 at 08:29 a.m. R92 was observed sitting up in a chair was the side of her bed eating breakfast. R92 was unable to answer questions and just kept saying doing good.
Review of the medical record revealed R92 had a plan of care that stated, Paranoia/Suspiciousness and hallucinations as evidenced by: she stated that she believes people are trying to force her to go to the hospital, someone is forcing her to have a brain procedure, related to: unknown cause, my be related to her reading books. A lot of her feeling things are reality to her. She sites from recent books she has read or when she is listening to her roommates TV shows. She will make comments about the person is coming after her from the show. This care plan problem statement was last updated 04/12/2023. The only intervention listed of for that problem was to administer medication per physician orders, which was last updated 04/12/2023.
In an interview on 04/12/2023 at 10:54 a.m. Social Worker J explained that R92 had delusions that her dad was supposed to pick her up. SW J could not demonstrate that those delusions were in R92's plan of care. SW J explained interventions for those delusions were that R92 was easily redirectable, and that staff should take her back to the room and set and talked with her. SW J could not demonstrate that that any intervention was listed on R92's plan of care other than administer medication per physician orders. SW J could not provide any behavior tracking for R92.
Review of the facility entitled document Behavioral Management Guidelines, with a date of 03/2022, demonstrated on page 4 of 8 stated: Behaviors are documented in the clinical record. Alerts can be entered POC. Mood/behavior progress notes document the evaluation of reported behaviors. The same document demonstrated on page 4 of 8 stated, The individuals comprehensive care plan addresses the behavior management program, the goal for the behavior management, individualized interventions to address the patients specific risk factors and the plan for reduction of risk related to behaviors.
Review of the facility job description for Director of Services demonstrated a Position Summary which stated, Under the supervision of the Administrator, the Director of Social Services assumes responsibility and accountability for the provision of medially relates social services that assist the residents to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well being. Services provided meet professional standards of social work practice, consistent with state and federal laws and regulations. Manages employees of the Social Service Department. Guides facility staff in matters of resident advocacy, protection and promotion of residents' rights. In collaboration with the Administrator, allocates resources in an efficient and economic manner to provided medically related social services. The same job description demonstrated Performance Standards that stated:
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Demonstrates working knowledge and ability to interpret and implement facility policies and procedures to staff.
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Assists with the admission, discharge, and transfer of residents.
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Demonstrates assessment skills sufficient to evaluate residents' behavior, to collect data and to evaluate psychosocial needs, risk factors for psychosocial deterioration and residents' responses to interventions.
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Provides or arranges for social work or other mental health counseling services as need to attain or maintain highest practicable mental and psycho-social well-being.
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Record progress notes in the clinical record including subjective findings, objective symptoms, observations of behavior, interventions provided to resident and resident's responses to interventions.
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Completes assessments, which identify residents with current needs for social service interventions to improve or maintain functional abilities and those residents at risk of psychosocial deterioration.
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Suggests approaches and methods of interacting with residents that maintain and enhance the person's dignity and individuality.
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Identifies ways to accommodate residents' choices, preferences, and customary routines. Includes these approaches in plan of care and gives this information to direct care staff.
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Provides information about community resources for legal, financial, mortuary and other services. Intervenes on behalf of residents, as needed. Assists with application for benefits and procurement of services, clothing, personal care items from community sources outside the facility. Examples include but are not limited to; dental/denture care, podiatric care, eye care, hearing services, assistive devices, and equipment, talking books, absentee ballots, and transportation services.
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Maintains contact with interested family members, legal representatives with consent of resident to inform them of changes in condition, discharge planning efforts, and to encourage family participation in developing the plan of care.
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Evaluates facility residents for discharge potential. Provides discharge planning services when discharge is anticipated that reflect the resident's and family's preferences for care, coordination of post discharge care and services, including transportation, and how resident will access and pay for services. Prepares discharge summary for resident's record that is available, with consent of resident, for release to authorized persons or agencies.
Review of the facility, Social Services Guidelines, dated 8/2021, reflected, Information about the discharge planning is initially documented in the Social Services Assessment and History. Discharge planning progress notes are used to document the development of any updates or revisions to the discharge plan and the patient's readiness for discharge .Discharge Plan: Begin to format the patient's discharge plan at the initial contact with a newly admitted patient .As frequently as the situation dictates, review the patient's readiness for discharge and the plan's appropriateness. Document updates to the plan as they occur throughout the stay .
Review of the facility document, OPTALIS HEALTH CARE JOB DESCRIPTION, DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES, undated, reflected POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Administrator, the Director of Social Services assumes responsibility and accountability for the provision of medially relates social services that assist the residents to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing. Services provided meet professional standards of social work practice, consistent with state and federal laws and regulations. Manages employees of the Social Service Department. Guides facility staff in matters of resident advocacy, protection and promotion of residents' rights .Interviews residents, interested family members, legal representatives and significant others to obtain and update information needed to develop individualized plans of care, to accommodate individual needs and preferences and to protect and promote residents' rights .Identifies ways to accommodate residents' choices, preferences, and customary routines. Includes these approaches in plan of care and gives this information to direct care staff .Provides information about community resources for legal, financial, mortuary and other services. Intervenes on behalf of residents, as needed. Assists with application for benefits and procurement of services, clothing, personal care items from community sources outside the facility. Examples include but are not limited to; dental/denture care, podiatric care, eye care, hearing services, assistive devices, and equipment, talking books, absentee ballots, and transportation services .Maintains contact with interested family members, legal representatives with consent of resident to inform them of changes in condition, discharge planning efforts, and to encourage family participation in developing the plan of care .Evaluates facility residents for discharge potential. Provides discharge planning services when discharge is anticipated that reflect the resident's and family's preferences for care, coordination of post discharge care and services, including transportation, and how resident will access and pay for services. Prepares discharge summary for resident's record that is available, with consent of resident, for release to authorized persons or agencies .Demonstrates working knowledge of laws and regulations that influence provision of care and services in nursing facilities .
Resident #40:
Review of the Face Sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], reflected R40 was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included hypertension (high blood pressure), heart disease, heart failure, kidney disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hemiplegia post intercranial bleed affecting dominate right side, bipolar disorder (manic depression), atrial fibrillation, and anemia. The MDS reflected R40 had a BIM (assessment tool) score of 15 which indicated his ability to make daily decisions was cognitively intact, and he required one-person physical assist with bed mobility, transfers, locomotion on unit, toileting, dressing, hygiene, and bathing. The MDS reflected R40 had no evidence of behaviors.
During an observation and interview on 4/4/23 at 11:10 a.m., R40 was in a contact isolation room in bed and appeared alert and able to answer questions without difficulty. R40 reported was admitted to the facility after an acute hospital admission stay and had a court appointed guardian that he was very unhappy with. R40 reported does not think he needs a guardian and reported VA hospital had indicated he was competent to make his own decisions. R40 reported had been working with facility Social Worker, who no longer worked at facility, related to discharge plans and revoke guardianship for several months but still has guardian and unaware of plans to transfer. R40 reported did not care for Social Worker (SW) J and stated, if it was up to her, he would never get out of this place. R40 reported had spoken with local ombudsman related to concerns and was unsure if concern form had been completed at facility for reported concerns. R40 stated, feels no senior should be treated this way because he has rights. R40 reported seen by psychiatric services at the facility and reported did not feel safe because personal items disappear all the time.
During an interview on 4/13/23 at 9:44 a.m., SW J reported working at the facility as the Social Worker Director for two years. SW J reported SW W was R40's SW prior to leaving the facility in November 2022 because R40 did not care for SW J. SW J reported facility recently hired SW DD in March of 2023 who was currently worked with R40 with SW J behind the scenes. SW J reported R40 will not work with SW J because he believes SW J is why R40 is still at facility. SW J reported R40 had a court appointed guardian service and reported R40 does not feel he needs a guardian. SW J verified R40's BIM score was 15/15. SW J reported R40 wanted guardian services terminated and R40's court appointed guardian instructed facility not to assist R40 with the guardian termination because R40 had to do it for himself if R40 wanted to be his own person. SW J reported direction from prior Administrator (NHA) R and R40's guardian group. SW J reported had to request cognitive re-evaluation for R40 and had done last week. After SW J was requested to provide evidence SW J reported after reviewing R40's Medical Record reported request was not send and would do that day. SW J reported facility physician and consuting physiologist does not feel R40 can make own medical decisions, but VA does and reported physiologist comes to the facility every two weeks. SW J was unable to answer why competency re-evaluation was not requested prior to that day. SW J reported it had been over a year that R40 wanted to discharge, and guardian did not disagree but reported was unable to move out of the state prior to finding guardian in state he preferred to move, to be closer to family. SW J reported R40 was invited to quarterly Care Conferences along with Court Appointed Guardian services and were times both R40 and guardian did not participate. SW J reported R40 comprehensive Care Plans should be updated with changes in plans for discharge and reported was not aware until three weeks prior that it was her responsibility to update Care Plans including Discharge Care Plans and verified R40 Care Plans were not up to date. SW J verified it was SW job to advocate for residents best interest.
During an interview on 4/13/23 at 11:10 a.m., SW J reported prior SW W started employment 9/2022 through 2/2023, after prior NHA R was coving R40's Social Work needs. SW J reported prior to NHA R providing SW services R40 was followed by another SW who terminated employment March 2022. SW J reported prior NHA R provided R40 SW services because R40 did not care for SW J, but was overall manager, responsible for Social Work Department. SW J reported SW DD was hired about one month ago and was R40's current social worker. SW J verified R40 had wanted to transfer to another facility out of state to be closer to family for several months and that is why they requested re-evaluation for competency. This surveyor requested evidence of request.
Review of the Resident incapacity to Give Informed Consent and to Exercise Resident Rights document, reflected one physician signature dated 7/11/22(document did not include required second physician signature.)
Review of the VA(Veteran Affairs) Hospital Discharge records, faxed to the facility 11/9/22 at 1:25 p.m., reflected notes that included, [Named R40] is quite concerned about his guardianship status. He is not sure how he ended up with a guardian and does not think needs one. Per ICU, they were also concerned about the ethics of his guardianship, as he is consentable and expressed that he wants to be full code, but the guardian (a private company) had him as DNAR .He would like assistance .getting out of his guardianship situation. -Consult social work .
Review of R40's Annual Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Comprehensive Level II Evaluation, dated 1/31/23, reflected subjective evaluation notes that included, In terms of placement, [named R40] indicated that his ECF[extended care facility] social worker, [named SW W] is working on getting him discharged to an ECF in Wintersville, Ohio called [named facility]. He noted that he has family and several friends in the [NAME] Virginia/Ohio area and he is looking forward to being closer to them .contributing factors to his depression and anxiety being being here (at the ECF) .Objective Evaluation: Assessor spoke with [named guardian staff] at Guardian Care on 1/12/23 .In terms of movement towards discharge to an ECF closer to [NAME] Virginia, [named guardian staff] reported Well he can't leave the state of Michigan since he has a guardianship here. I haven't seen or heard of anything [regarding discharge]. There aren't any upcoming court dates in the system .Assessor spoke with ECF social worker, [named SW W], on 1/12/23 .reported no major changes in [named R40] mood or behaviors, however, did note, [named R40] was actually evaluated by psychologist recently who deemed him competent. Him and I are trying to get him to [NAME] Virginia but with the guardian it's kind of tricky.' [named SW W] is working with the ECF administrator to complete the needed paperwork in order to terminate guardianship however no court date is set yet. [named SW W] stated once guardianship is terminated, [named R40] would move to a VA contracted ECF in Ohio new [NAME] Virginia .Assessor spoke with OBRA treatment services staff [named] on 1/13/23 who reported [named R40] mood, behaviors, and cognition have remained relatively stable throughout the last year. He consistently reports that he is depressed or sad related to his finances, frustration with his guardian, and his desire to transfer to a nursing facility in Ohio.Clinical Symptoms: Behaviors, Easily agitated towards ECF staff, anxiety and depression related to wanting to move, passive death wish .Affective Development .He endorsed mild depression and anxiety related to wanting to discharge to be closer to his friends/family .Recommendations .ECF Social Work .Please continue to work with [named R40] and his legal guardian to continue exploring [named R40's] desire to return to his home state of [NAME] Virginia .Cognitive Abilities Addendum: [Named] Psychology Consult on 11/14/22 Reason for referral: Facility SW requested psychologist to evaluate and determine decision making capacity. Per clt, he wants to terminate his guardian and be his own responsible party .Attending physician indicated in chart: [named R40 physician GG]. Psych order in chart dated 11/12/22 for psych consult re: reassess need for guardianship and if he is competent .Standardized testing completed: SMMSE: 11/14/22, clt scored 29/30 which indicated no cognitive/memory issues. 07/11/22, clt scored 29/30 which indicated no cognitive/memory issues .PHQ-9: 11/14/22, clt scored a 10 which indicated moderate depression. 07/11/22, clt scored an 8 which indicated mild depression .Based on the clinical structured interview, standardized testing, observations made on clt, and info in chart, psychologist determined that he is able to make informed medical and legal decisions.
Review of the Clinical Psychologist Note, signed 11/14/22, reflected R40 was evaluated to assess capacity to make informed medical and legal decisions. Continued review of the document reflected, In psychologist's professional opinion, psychologist determined that [named R40] is able to make informed medical and legal decisions.
Review of R40 Social Service Progress Note, dated 6/14/2021 at 7:38 a.m., reflected, Writer spoke to [named R40] and issued the new court date paperwork explaining that he has a Zoom hearing on 7/12 and stated that writer would be in to assist with the Zoom hearing. [Named R40] was agreeable for writer to assist .[named R40] had no change in mood or behaviors, he was cooperative with staffs interview and then continued to discuss the upcoming court date and how angry he is that the guardian closed his bank account and does not feel that his guardian has his best interest. Writer explained that we can discuss that at his [TRUNCATED]
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the physician reviewed and acted upon identified medication regimen irregularities for one resident (Resident #76) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, resulting in the potential for unnecessary medications and adverse reactions.
Findings include:
Resident #76:
According to the clinical record, including the Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], Resident 76 (R76) was originally admitted to the on 3/3/21 and readmit on 3/01/23 diagnosis of diabetes . Review of the medication administration record (MAR) for the month of April 2023 reflected 8 units of insulin was administered every night as ordered by the physician.
Review of the Pharmacy recommendations dated 1/05/23 reflected R76 had been ordered Glargine 8 units in the evening , R76 was not on a sliding scale coverage and the most recent blood sugar from 11/18/22 20:15 was 135. milligrams. The Pharmacy recommended the current dose and need for accucheck or sliding scale coverage and write prescription. The form had 3 places to make a check mark for a singular response. 1. accept the recommendation above and implement as written and 2. Accept the recommendation above with the following modifications _________. or 3. which was to decline the recommendation with a spot for rational for the decline. The bottom of the form was where the Physician was to sign. R76's January 5th 2023 pharmacy recommendation was left without any of the boxes checked/addressed and did not have a physician signature.
On 04/13/23 08:53 AM Director of Nursing ( DON) B reported she was responsible for following through of pharmacy recommendations and ensuring they reach the Physician and are acted upon with physician signature. DON B reported she was not the DON at the facility in January of 2023 and could not account for why the former DON had not followed through.
According to the facility policy titled Providing Pharmacy Products Services dated 01/01/08 and with a revision date of 01/01/23, page 2. #11. reflected The attending Physician should address the consultant pharmacist's recommendation no later than their next scheduled visit to the facility to assess the resident, either 30 or 60 days per applicable regulation.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure adequate behavior monitoring during the use of ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure adequate behavior monitoring during the use of psychotropic medication for two residents (Resident #34 and Resident #92) of five residents reviewed for psychotropic mediation usage resulting in the potential of residents receiving unnecessary psychotropic medication.
Findings Included:
Resident #34 (R34):
Review of the medical record revealed R34 was originally admitted to the facility 08/10/2022 and most recently re-admitted [DATE] (following a recent hospital stay on 02/19/2023) with diagnoses that included chronic ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure (CHF), atherosclerotic heart disease of coronary artery, Alzheimer's disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), atrial fibrillation, gastro-esophageal reflux, hypercholesteremia, chronic viral hepatitis C, hypertension, anxiety, depression, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement). The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 02/28/2023, revealed R34 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 10 (moderately impaired cognition) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/05/2023 at 09:43 a.m. R34 was observed laying on his bed. R34 explained that he recently had a short stay at the hospital sometime in February of this year and explained that he was happy to be back at the facility.
During review of R34's medical record it was revealed that R34 had a care plan that stated, At risk for behavior symptoms r/t (related to) Alzheimer's disease/dementia. No specific types or behaviors that had been exhibited were list on R34's plan of care. The interventions only included, Administer medications per physician order. Attempt psychotropic drug reduction per physician orders, and Psych referral as needed. Non-pharmacological interventions were not included in the plan of care. Review of R34's medication physician orders demonstrated that R34 was receiving Depakote (Divalproex Sodium) oral tablet delayed release 125 mg (milligrams) two times per day for anxiety, order was written 03/27/2023. R34 was also receiving Buspirone HCl (hydrocholoride) oral Tablet 10 mg at bedtime for anxiety, order was written 02/21/2023. R34 was receiving Prozac oral capsule 20 mg one time per day for depression, order was written 2/21/2023. No evidence of gradual dose reduction (GDR) was located in the medical record.
In an interview on 04/12/2023 at 10:57 a.m. Social Worker J explained that R34 does exhibit certain behaviors such as walking around with his front wheel walker when he is anxious and can be verbally aggressive with the facility staff. Social Worker J could not explain why R34's behaviors had not been included on his plan of care or what why interventions had not been listed. SW J explained that behaviors are not tracked in the computer charting (point of care) by the staff. She explained that alerts are reviewed at a morning meeting each day. She further explained that she does not have charting in the progress notes demonstrating that alerts are reviewed and what if any action was taken. She explained that she tracks the behaviors of resident on a word document. None was provided by time of exit. She explained that she does not track any specific behaviors for R34 but does visit with the staff occasionally regarding his behavior. When asked how the facility could verify that the psychotropic medication was effective, if the facility was not monitoring behaviors, if the facility was not tracking behaviors SW J responded If not having behaviors the medication must be effective. SW J did not provide any other explanation.
Resident #92 (R92):
Review of the medical record revealed R92 was admitted to the facility 06/17/2019 with diagnoses that included pulmonary embolism, abnormal heart beat, cardiac murmurs (abnormal sound of blood in heart), fatigue, restless leg syndrome, pulmonary nodule (mass), dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), muscle wasting and atrophy, subdural hemorrhage (brain bleed), anxiety, psychotic disorder with delusions, psychotic disorder with hallucinations, polyosteioarthritis (joint pain and stiffness), diverticulosis (abnormal pouch in intestinal wall of the intestines), stage 2 kidney failure, neuropathy (nerve damage), Parkinson's disease, type 2 diabetes, insomnia, gastro-esophageal reflux, hyperlipidemia, and Lewy body dementia. ). The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 01/05/2023, revealed R92 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 11 (moderately impaired cognition) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/10/2023 at 08:29 a.m. R92 was observed sitting up in a chair was the side of her bed eating breakfast. R92 was unable to answer questions and just kept saying doing good.
Review of the medical record revealed R92 had a plan of care that stated, Paranoia/Suspiciousness and hallucinations as evidenced by: she stated that she believes people are trying to force her to go to the hospital, someone is forcing her to have a brain procedure, related to: unknown cause, my be related to her reading books. A lot of her feeling things are reality to her. She sites from recent books she has read or when she is listening to her roommates TV shows. She will make comments about the person is coming after her from the show. This care plan problem statement was last updated 04/12/2023. The only intervention listed of for that problem was to administer medication per physician orders, which was last updated 04/12/2023.
Review of R92's medical orders demonstrated that R92 was receiving clonazepam 0.5 mg (milligrams) twice per day for anxiety, which was written 06/22/2022. R92's medical orders demonstrated R92 was receiving Quetiapine Fumarate 25 mg two time per day for psychosis secondary to Parkinson, which was written 06/21/2022. R92's medical record demonstrated R92 was receiving Seroquel 50 mg at bed time for psychosis secondary for Parkinson, which was written 06/21/2022.
Review of last attempted GDR was 5/19/22. Progress notes stated, Target symptoms have not been sufficiently relived by non-pharmacological interventions. In my professional opinion, the continued use of the present medication regimen is in accordance with relevant current standards of practice. Any type of dose reduction at this time would likely impair resident function and cause psychiatric instability by exacerbation of underlying symptoms, so the resident is NOT a candidate for Gradual Dose Reduction at the present time. Review of R92's medical record did not demonstrate any behavior tracking.
In an interview on 04/12/2023 at 10:54 a.m. Social Worker J explained that R92 had delusions that her dad was supposed to pick her up. SW J could not demonstrate that those delusions were in R92's plan of care. SW J explained interventions for those delusions were that R92 was easily redirectable, and that staff should take her back to the room and set and talked with her. SW J could not demonstrate that that any intervention was listed on R92's plan of care other than administer medication per physician orders. SW J could not provide any behavior tracking for R92.
Review of the facility entitled document Behavioral Management Guidelines, with a date of 03/2022, demonstrated on page 2 of 8 stated: The use of psychoactive medications should only utilized as long as necessary as demonstrated by the patients behavior. As behaviors decrease, re-evaluation of the use of the medication should occur. On page 4 of 8 stated: Behaviors are documented in the clinical record. Alerts can be entered POC. Mood/behavior progress notes document the evaluation of reported behaviors. The same document demonstrated on page 4 of 8 stated, The individuals comprehensive care plan addresses the behavior management program, the goal for the behavior management, individualized interventions to address the patients specific risk factors and the plan for reduction of risk related to behaviors.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Dental Services
(Tag F0791)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to that ensure dental services were provided in a timely m...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to that ensure dental services were provided in a timely manner for 2 of 2 residents (Resident #49 and Resident #62) reviewed for dental care and services, resulting in anger, embarrassment and discomfort.
Findings include:
Resident #49:
According to the clinical record, including the Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] Resident # 49 (R49) was an [AGE] years old and admitted to the facility with diagnoses of heart failure, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. R49 scored 15 out of 15 (cognitively intact) on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) .
On 04/03/23 at 02:04 PM R49 was observed sitting in a wheel chair, he was articulate and engaged in conversation easily. R49 reported having had an attempt his dentures replaced/repaired at the facility in December 2022 and has not received them. R49 further stated that due to the delay he made a request to Social Worker J to see his long standing Dentist in the community, R49 stated that SW J told him that was not possible and he was required to follow up with the facility dentist.
Review of R49's clinical record reflected the contracted facility dentist took dental impressions for new dentures on 12/29/22, there was no documentation that R49 had received them, nor was there any follow documentation from SW J pertaining to the delay in obtaining the dentures and or R49's request and frustration due to the delay.
On 04/12/23 T 10:28 AM, during an interview SW J agreed that 4 months was a long wait time for dentures. When queried why she had not contacted the facility Dentist on R49's behalf and or why their was no documentation other than from the dental group on 12/29/22 pertaining to R49's concern SW J offered no explanation.
Resident #62:
According to the clinical record, including the Minimum Data Set (MDS) with Assessment Reference Date (ARD) 03/28/23, Resident # 62 (R62) was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included cerebral infarction affecting the left side, major depression and hypertension and kidney disease. R62 scored 7 out of 15 (severely impaired cognition) on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), R62 was coded as having zero behavior problems, including but not limited to refusal of care. Further review of the MDS reflected R62 required extensive assistance with assist from one person for combing hair, brushing teeth, shaving, applying makeup, washing/drying face and hands.
On 04/03/23 at 02:01 PM, R62 was observed sitting in her room in a wheelchair R62 was observed to have missing teeth both upper and lower, remaining teeth were observed to be heavily coated with debris.
Further record review reflected R62 was evaluated prophylactic by the facility dental group on 5/03/22 and the findings were heavy calculus, heavy plaque scaling and hand polishing was completed and the Dentist recommended staff assist R62 with brushing. The facility dental group saw R62 again, on an emergency basis with pain on 12/29/22 the Dentist recommended all of R62 upper teeth be extracted and all lower root tips be extracted. There was no further documentation that pertained to R62's dental status.
On 04/12/23 T 10:28 AM, during an interview SW J she stated she sent referral to a local hospital for dental extractions. It was requested and the record review done with SW J who was asked to provide documentation that the referral was sent nor was there documentation that R62 or legal representative refused the recommendations. SW J was unable to provide documentation that a referral was sent to any hospital or dentist and had no information as to when or where R62 will receive dental care/extractions.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to follow infection control guidelines for one resident (Resident #48) of one resident reviewed during urinary catheter care and ...
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Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to follow infection control guidelines for one resident (Resident #48) of one resident reviewed during urinary catheter care and contact isolation resulting in the potential to spread infection to all 114 residents in the facility.
Findings Included:
Resident #48 (R48):
Review of the medical record revealed R48 was admitted to the facility 01/15/2020 with diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression, type 2 diabetes, benign hyperplasia (enlarge prostate), obstructive and reflux uropathy (obstruction of urine flow), panic disorder, hypertension, cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke), obstructive sleep apnea, stage 4 kidney disease, coronary artery disease, and hyperlipidemia (high fat content in blood). The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 01/20/2023, revealed R48 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 11 (moderately impaired cognition) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/05/2023 at 10:02 a.m. R 48 was observed lying in bed. R48 was observed to have a urinary catheter bag hanging on the side of the bed. R48 explained that he had a urinary catheter and that the staff performed catheter care on him regularly but did not know the frequency. Prior to entering the room at this time, it was observed that R48 had a red sign posted beside his door. It stated to see the nurse prior to entering the room. On the back of the sign, it demonstrated that R48 was on contact precautions. The sign demonstrated that personal protective equipment (PPE) required was a gown and gloves only, when coming in contact with urine, soiled linen. The reason given on the sign demonstrated that R48 had a history of Extended-spectrum beta-lactamasses (ESBLs) in his urine. The sign back of the sign also demonstrated that R48 had a history of Multi-resistant organisms (MDRO) in his urine.
During observation 04/06/23 at 11:06 a.m. Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) HH entered R48's room with a surgical mask on and explained to R48 inquired if he would allow her to perform urinary catheter care. R 48 consented to having catheter care provided at this time. CNA HH placed gloves on both hands and proceeded to obtain a single compliance wipe (pre-moistened perineal wipes) from a container located at the bedside. CNA HH pulled back the sheets and gown of the resident. Her body was observed to be leaning against the bed sheets of R48. CNA HH proceeded to pull back the head of R48's penis and wipe the tip of his penis with the compliance wipe in a circular motion. She then wiped the shaft of his penis, his scrotum, and bilateral groin area. She then wiped the catheter tubing itself. Then she disposed of the compliance wipe. CNA HH then proceed to empty the urinary collection bag into a graduated cylinder and discarded the urine in the toilet. Then CNA HH removed her gloves, re-covered R48 with his bed sheets, and placed compliance wipe container back in the R48's dresser. CNA HH then proceed to wash hands in bathroom.
During observation and interview on 04/06/2023 at 11:10 a.m. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) JJ was observed standing outside of R48's room. She was asked to explain what personal protective equipment (PPE) was necessary to care for R48. LPN JJ explained that R48 was in contact precautions which meant that gown and gloves were necessary if someone had direct contact with R48. She explained that a gown and gloves would be necessary if providing catheter care to R48.
In an interview on 04/06/2023 at 11:20 a.m. Infection Preventionist (IP) Registered Nurse (RN) II explained that R48 was on contact precautions related to his history of having a drug resistant organism in the past. She explained that his need for contact precautions was in following the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for the spread of drug resistant organisms. IP RN II explained that it was necessary to wear a gown and gloves when providing catheter care for R48. She also explained that a gown and gloves were to be worn if staff came in direct contact with R48 or his bed sheets.
Review of policy entitled Catheter Care: Indwelling Catheter (implementation date not listed), with a most recent revision date of 04/2016, demonstrated: Number 11- Provide perineal care using a pre-moistened perineal wipes or soap, water, and wash cloth.
Male:
Cleanse area around catheter insertion site, from meatus outward and then wash from tip of penis down to body including scrotum and skin folds. Use alternate sits on the wipe or washcloth with each downward stroke.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0947
(Tag F0947)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to meet educational requirements for four (K, L, M, CC) of five Certified Nursing Aides related to required in-services education of dementia m...
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Based on interview and record review the facility failed to meet educational requirements for four (K, L, M, CC) of five Certified Nursing Aides related to required in-services education of dementia management resulting in the potential for improper and/or inappropriate care for 33 residents with dementia.
Finding included:
Record review of facility staff personnel records demonstrated Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) K was hired 02/24/2003. CNA K 's Inservice education record revealed that CNA K only had 5.56 training hours for the dates of 04/16/2022 through 10/06/2022. The education record demonstrated no education regarding care for resident with Dementia that had been received in the last year.
Record review of facility staff personnel records demonstrated Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) L was hired 10/05/2012. CNA L 's Inservice education record revealed that CNA L only had 8.33 training hours for the dates of 04/13/2022 through 1/14/2023. The education record demonstrated no education on resident with Dementia that had been received in the last year.
Record review of facility staff personnel records demonstrated Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) M was hired 01/23/2014. CNA M 's Inservice education record revealed that CNA M only had 6.57 training r the dates of 04/04/2022 through 1/9/2023. The education record demonstrated no education regarding care for resident with Dementia that had been received in the last year.
Record review of facility staff personnel records demonstrated Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) CC was hired 01/19/2017. CNA CC 's Inservice education record revealed that CNA CC only had 8.05 training hours for the dates of 04/02/2022 through 1/13/2023. The education record demonstrated no education regarding care for resident with Dementia that had been received in the last year.
Review of the Facility Assessment (dated 10/2022) entitled section Staff Competencies and sub-section Skills and Techniques Evaluation for Nursing Assistants (page 7 of 14) stated, Nursing assistants are required to complete 12 hours of in-service training per year. Below the sub-section listed above, it stated State/facility specifically training requirements based upon our patient population and care specifics identified previously include: .3. Dementia.
In an interview 04/12/23 10:31 a.m. Social Worker (SW) J explained that the facility does conduct Dementia training upon new hire orientation. SW J explained that dementia training is conducted annually through a computerized educational system that Certified Nursing Aides complete annually. SW J explained that she did not monitor that this education was completed annually.
During interview on 04/13/2023 at 12:39 p.m. Human Resource (HR) Director N explained that Certified Nursing Aides (CNA) education hours were tracked by the human resource department. HR Director N explained that the education reports for the Certified Nursing Aides (CNA), that had been provided, were for the last 12 months. HR Director N could not explain why dementia education was not completed for the Certified Nursing Assistants that were reviewed.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #14:
Review of the Face Sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], reflected R14 was a [AGE] year-old male admitted...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #14:
Review of the Face Sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], reflected R14 was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure, stroke with hemiplegia, post traumatic stress disorder, and depression. The MDS reflected R14 had a BIMS (assessment tool) score of 15 which indicated his ability to make daily decisions was cognitively intact, and he required two-person assist with bed mobility and one-person physical assist with transfers, toileting, dressing, hygiene, and bathing. The MDS reflected R14 had no evidence of behaviors.
During an observation and interview on 4/03/23 at 2:10 PM, R14 was in his room sitting in a personal motor chair and appeared alert and able to answer questions. R14 reported attended resident council meetings on a regular basis and had reported concerns with long call light times. R14 also reported wanted to go outside and go around facility in motor chair and staff will not allow him to leave the facility. R14 reported staff at front desk had informed him he was not allowed to leave the facility for safety reasons.
During an observation and interview on 4/12/23 at around 2:00 p.m., two residents observed on side walk outside facility including one resident in motor chair and current weather was warm and sunny in the 70's. R14 was observed sitting by double door in the hall in the sun.
During an interview on 4/13/23 at 9:12 AM, Activity Director (AD) O reported staff can take residents outside by picnic tables or residents can go out in courtyard. AD O reported residents are required to have staff with them unless physician order for Leave of Absence (LOA).
During an interview on 4/13/23 at 10:14 AM, Social Work Director (SW) J reported residents can go outside to courtyard(interior exit) with staff if they ask. SW J reported residents can sign out LOA with responsible party to make sure they come back from the front door. SW J reported R14 was his own responsible person.
During an interview and observation on 4/13/23 at 1:37 PM, R14 was sitting in hall in motor chair by windows in the sun. R14 verified had not been outside and wants to be able to drive motorized chair around building. R14 reported something about doctor. R14 reported would be happy if staff would walk with him even. R14 reported had not been able to go outside yet in over a year and stated, do they think I am going to run away?
Resident #40:
Review of the Face Sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], reflected R40 was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included hypertension (high blood pressure), heart disease, heart failure, kidney disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hemiplegia post intercranial bleed affecting dominate right side, bipolar disorder (manic depression), atrial fibrillation, and anemia. The MDS reflected R40 had a BIMS (assessment tool) score of 15 which indicated his ability to make daily decisions was cognitively intact, and he required one-person physical assist with bed mobility, transfers, locomotion on unit, toileting, dressing, hygiene, and bathing. The MDS reflected R40 had no evidence of behaviors.
During an observation and interview on 4/4/23 at 11:10 a.m., R40 was in a contact isolation room in bed and appeared alert and able to answer questions without difficulty. R40 reported was admitted to the facility after an acute hospital admission stay and had a court appointed guardian that he was very unhappy with. R40 reported does not think he needs a guardian and reported VA hospital had indicated he was competent to make his own decisions. R40 reported had been working with facility Social Worker, who no longer worked at facility, related to discharge plans and revoke guardianship for several months but still has guardian and unaware of plans to transfer. R40 reported did not care for Social Worker (SW) J and stated, if it was up to her, he would never get out of this place. R40 reported had spoken with local ombudsman related to concerns and was unsure if concern form had been completed at facility for reported concerns. R40 stated, feels no senior should be treated this way because he has rights. R40 reported seen by psychiatric services at the facility and reported did not feel safe because personal items disappear all the time.
During an interview on 4/13/23 at 9:44 a.m., SW J reported working at the facility as the Social Worker Director for two years. SW J reported SW W was R40's SW prior to leaving the facility in November 2022 because R40 did not care for SW J. SW J reported facility recently hired SW DD in March of 2023 who was currently worked with R40 with SW J behind the scenes. SW J reported R40 will not work with SW J because he believes SW J is why R40 is still at facility. SW J reported R40 had a court appointed guardian service and reported R40 does not feel he needs a guardian. SW J verified R40's BIMS score was 15/15. SW J reported R40 wanted guardian services terminated and R40's court appointed guardian instructed facility not to assist R40 with the guardian termination because R40 had to do it for himself if R40 wanted to be his own person. SW J reported direction from prior Administrator (NHA) R and R40's guardian group. SW J reported had to request cognitive re-evaluation for R40 and had done last week. After SW J was requested to provide evidence SW J reported after reviewing R40's Medical Record reported request was not send and would do that day. SW J reported facility physician and consulting physiologist does not feel R40 can make own medical decisions, but VA does and reported physiologist comes to the facility every two weeks. SW J was unable to answer why competency re-evaluation was not requested prior to that day. SW J reported it had been over a year that R40 wanted to discharge, and guardian did not disagree but reported was unable to move out of the state prior to finding guardian in state he preferred to move, to be closer to family. SW J reported R40 was invited to quarterly Care Conferences along with Court Appointed Guardian services and were times both R40 and guardian did not participate. SW J reported R40 comprehensive Care Plans should be updated with changes in plans for discharge and reported was not aware until three weeks prior that it was her responsibility to update Care Plans including Discharge Care Plans and verified R40 Care Plans were not up to date. SW J verified it was SW job to advocate for residents best interest.
During an interview on 4/13/23 at 11:10 a.m., SW J reported prior SW W started employment 9/2022 through 2/2023, after prior NHA R was coving R40's Social Work needs. SW J reported prior to NHA R providing SW services R40 was followed by another SW who terminated employment March 2022. SW J reported prior NHA R provided R40 SW services because R40 did not care for SW J, but was overall manager, responsible for Social Work Department. SW J reported SW DD was hired about one month ago and was R40's current social worker. SW J verified R40 had wanted to transfer to another facility out of state to be closer to family for several months and that is why they requested re-evaluation for competency. This surveyor requested evidence of request.
Review of the Resident incapacity to Give Informed Consent and to Exercise Resident Rights document, reflected one physician signature dated 7/11/22(document did not include required second physician signature.)
Review of the VA(Veteran Affairs) Hospital Discharge records, faxed to the facility 11/9/22 at 1:25 p.m., reflected notes that included, [Named R40] is quite concerned about his guardianship status. He is not sure how he ended up with a guardian and does not think needs one. Per ICU, they were also concerned about the ethics of his guardianship, as he is consentable and expressed that he wants to be full code, but the guardian (a private company) had him as DNAR .He would like assistance .getting out of his guardianship situation. -Consult social work .
Review of R40's Annual Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Comprehensive Level II Evaluation, dated 1/31/23, reflected subjective evaluation notes that included, In terms of placement, [named R40] indicated that his ECF[extended care facility] social worker, [named SW W] is working on getting him discharged to an ECF in Wintersville, Ohio called [named facility]. He noted that he has family and several friends in the [NAME] Virginia/Ohio area and he is looking forward to being closer to them .contributing factors to his depression and anxiety being being here (at the ECF) .Objective Evaluation: Assessor spoke with [named guardian staff] at Guardian Care on 1/12/23 .In terms of movement towards discharge to an ECF closer to [NAME] Virginia, [named guardian staff] reported Well he can't leave the state of Michigan since he has a guardianship here. I haven't seen or heard of anything [regarding discharge]. There aren't any upcoming court dates in the system .Assessor spoke with ECF social worker, [named SW W], on 1/12/23 .reported no major changes in [named R40] mood or behaviors, however, did note, [named R40] was actually evaluated by psychologist recently who deemed him competent. Him and I are trying to get him to [NAME] Virginia but with the guardian it's kind of tricky.' [named SW W] is working with the ECF administrator to complete the needed paperwork in order to terminate guardianship however no court date is set yet. [named SW W] stated once guardianship is terminated, [named R40] would move to a VA contracted ECF in Ohio new [NAME] Virginia .Assessor spoke with OBRA treatment services staff [named] on 1/13/23 who reported [named R40] mood, behaviors, and cognition have remained relatively stable throughout the last year. He consistently reports that he is depressed or sad related to his finances, frustration with his guardian, and his desire to transfer to a nursing facility in Ohio.Clinical Symptoms: Behaviors, Easily agitated towards ECF staff, anxiety and depression related to wanting to move, passive death wish .Affective Development .He endorsed mild depression and anxiety related to wanting to discharge to be closer to his friends/family .Recommendations .ECF Social Work .Please continue to work with [named R40] and his legal guardian to continue exploring [named R40's] desire to return to his home state of [NAME] Virginia .Cognitive Abilities Addendum: [Named] Psychology Consult on 11/14/22 Reason for referral: Facility SW requested psychologist to evaluate and determine decision making capacity. Per clt, he wants to terminate his guardian and be his own responsible party .Attending physician indicated in chart: [named R40 physician GG]. Psych order in chart dated 11/12/22 for psych consult re: reassess need for guardianship and if he is competent .Standardized testing completed: SMMSE: 11/14/22, clt scored 29/30 which indicated no cognitive/memory issues. 07/11/22, clt scored 29/30 which indicated no cognitive/memory issues .PHQ-9: 11/14/22, clt scored a 10 which indicated moderate depression. 07/11/22, clt scored an 8 which indicated mild depression .Based on the clinical structured interview, standardized testing, observations made on clt, and info in chart, psychologist determined that he is able to make informed medical and legal decisions.
Review of the Clinical Psychologist Note, signed 11/14/22, reflected R40 was evaluated to assess capacity to make informed medical and legal decisions. Continued review of the document reflected, In psychologist's professional opinion, psychologist determined that [named R40] is able to make informed medical and legal decisions.
Review of R40 Social Service Progress Note, dated 6/14/2021 at 7:38 a.m., reflected, Writer spoke to [named R40] and issued the new court date paperwork explaining that he has a Zoom hearing on 7/12 and stated that writer would be in to assist with the Zoom hearing. [Named R40] was agreeable for writer to assist .[named R40] had no change in mood or behaviors, he was cooperative with staffs interview and then continued to discuss the upcoming court date and how angry he is that the guardian closed his bank account and does not feel that his guardian has his best interest. Writer explained that we can discuss that at his court date with the judge and they will handle it . The Progress Note was written by SW J.
Review of the Social Service Progress Note, dated 7/21/2021 at 12:05 p.m., reflected R40's court appointed guardian was changed to [named guardian services].
Review of R40 Care Plan Progress Note, dated 8/18/2021 at 8:37 a.m., reflected, Writer spoke to [named R40} and informed him that his care conference will be rescheduled r/t not hearing back from his guardian. [named R40] stated that they have not returned his calls either. Writer explained that since he wants to go to Florida, writer wants his guardian to be in attendance or at least via phone. [named R40] gave writer a card for admissions for a Brookdale facility in Florida stating that he wants to go to. Writer stated that she has to have permission from his guardian in order to send him out of state. Writer explained that she would try and call his guardian after morning meetings and see if we can get it rescheduled. Will continue to monitor, provide support and address any issues/concerns as they arise.
Review of R40 Social Service Progress Note, dated 8/26/2021 at 9:12 a.m., reflected, Writer received a phone call from [named R40] this morning stating that he wanted to return to [NAME] Virginia. Writer stated that she received a voicemail from the guardian stating that she's unable to transfer him out of state because he's under the guardian care, however she would be able to transfer him to an assisted living facility. [named R40] stated that the guardian never said that to him. Writer stated that she would contact the guardian this morning and see what can be done. Will continue to monitor, provide support and address any issues/concerns as they arise.
Review of R40 Social Service Progress Note, dated 8/26/2021 at 2:00 p.m., reflected, [named R40] stopped writer in the hall, writer explained that she left his guardian a voicemail requesting a call back r/t his transfer. Writer explained to [named R40] again that she's unable to transfer him out of state, because of his guardianship. [named R40] became angry and started yelling at writer in the hall, and called her names. Writer explained that she will not be called names and will wait to hear from the guardian about transfer. Will continue to monitor. Note was written by SW J.
Review of R40 Social Services Progress Note, dated 8/31/2021 at 3:29 p.m., reflected, Writer received a voicemail on Friday around 5 pm and another voicemail on Monday around 2:30 pm from [named R40] requesting a call back to speak to him. Writer went to speak with him and he stated that he wants to go to [NAME] Virginia. Writer explained that she can't transfer him out of state without the guardian's permission, however if he wanted to transfer in the [NAME] Arbor area that can be accomplished. [named R40] stated that he does not want to do that, he wants to go to [NAME] Virginia. [NAME] became agitated that writer was ignoring him. Writer explained that she's not ignoring him, she was off on Monday, [named R40] stated that writer never calls him back. Writer explained that she does not call him, but she comes down to see him when she can. [named R40] denied writers statement and then became agitated again and said he wants to go to [NAME] Virginia. Writer explained that she can't do that unless she has permission from the guardian. [named R40] became agitated and defensive stating that writer does not do anything for him, writer explained that she does what she can, but its inappropriate for him to be yelling, swearing and calling writer names .Writer stated she would contact the guardian about the transfer, [named R40] then stated that he wanted a court date because he does not feel he needs a guardian. Writer explained that she can't make that determination but would reach out to the guardian. Will continue to monitor, provide support and address any issues/concerns as they arise. Note written by SW J.
Review of R40 Social Work Note, dated 11/15/2021 at 10:07 a.m., reflected, admitted on [DATE][date after note], for Long Term Care services .[named R40], who prefers to be called [named R40]; was readmitted to [Named facility]. [named R40] is a DNR, alert and oriented x 3, although he does have a guardian in place prior to admission to the facility. [named R40] goal is to go to [NAME] Virginia, however at this time [named R40] will remain LTC at this facility, until guardianship can be switched to a company in [NAME] Virginia. [named R40] stated that his lawyer in [NAME] Virginia is working on switching the guardianship. Will continue to monitor and address any issues/concerns as they arise. Note written by SW J.
Review of R40 Social Service Progress Note, dated 4/28/2022 at 12:41 p.m., reflected, .admitted on [DATE], for Long Term Care services .Annual assessment completed with [named R40]. BIMS score of 15 indicates cognitively intact, PHQ-9 score of 8 indicates potential for mild depression. Guardianship has been granted and Guardian's Care Inc is the responsible party. [named R40] is a DNR, alert and oriented x 3, able to make needs known, can be pleasant and cooperative with staff at times and can also be irritable at times. [named R40] ultimate discharge goal is to return to the community in [NAME] Virginia, facility and Ombudsman are assisting with possible transfer. [named R40] has a dx of bipolar disorder and receives Zoloft 75mg Qday and Valproic Acid 250mg Qday for dx of Bipolar d/o. Mood appears stable overall, no behaviors noted this quarter. Will continue to monitor, provide support and address any issues/concerns as they arise.
Review of the Care Conference Note, dated 5/20/2022 1:10 p.m., reflected, Care conference held. Those in attendance include Activities Dietary Nursing Social Services The patient attended. The discharge planning process in not active at this time. DNR at this time .There is no current acute illness present. There are no current changes to pain management. No significant changes in activities of daily living at this time .Physical Therapy is not being received. Occupational Therapy is not being received. Speech Therapy is not being received .The patient is not their own decision maker. Guardian's Care Inc.[named]. Patient is not exhibiting behavioral symptoms. No ancillary services provided Audiology Dental Podiatry Vision Patient/Family education and/or follow up is not indicated at this time .The patient/responsible party did not request a copy of the current care plan. The patient/responsible party did not request a copy of the current physician orders. [Guardian not present] Comments: Quarterly care conference held with [named R40], he stated that he's doing fine, but wants to be seen by his doctor. He declined any other issues/concerns. Guardian did not attend via phone as she did not answer the phone when staff called her. Will continue to monitor, provide support and address any issues/concerns as they arise.
Review of R40 Social Services Note, dated 7/27/2022 at 4:32 p.m., reflected, Quarterly MDS completed with a BIMS score of 15 indicating no cognitive impairments and a PHQ-9 score of 2 indicating minimal depressive symptoms. Resident voiced he feels depressed because he does not feel he needs a guardian and would like to discharge to [NAME] Virginia. Writer to continue to work with resident on discharge planning. Writer to also continue to provide support as needed. Note written SW W. (One year after resident requested to transfer and concerns about need for guardian).
Review of R40 Social Services Progress Note, dated 9/15/2022 at 10:53 a.m., reflected, Resident called writer to discuss concerns with not getting his mail. Writer explained d/t him having a guardian, all of his mail goes directly to the guardian. Writer explained if he was waiting for specific pieces of mail, he can contact the guardian to ask for them to be mailed back. Writer attempted to give resident the phone number and resident stated he already had it. Resident started to get angry and yell at writer over the phone stating, this is criminal, you cannot send my mail to my guardian, I don't even need a guardian .
Review of R40 Social Services Progress Note, dated 9/19/2022 at 9:14 a.m., reflected, Writer called a facility of choice for resident to discuss transfer. The facility told writer there is an application process and a wait list. Will discuss with resident to complete application. Spoke with resident's guardian regarding discharge planning to [NAME] Virginia. Resident's guardian stated she has no concerns with him transferring, but will have to confirm there is a guardian in place in the location of the transfer prior to the transfer occurring .When writer got off the phone, resident's community social worker was in the office to discuss resident. Writer explained current discharge planning progress. Social worker stated no other questions or concerns. Writer to continue to follow and provide support. Note written by SW W.
Review of R40 Social Services Progress Note, dated 9/21/2022 1:17 p.m., reflected, Writer emailed back and forth with VA SW regarding resident's request to transfer. Discussed transferring to a VA contracted facility and then to the community. Writer also asked if the VA would be able to assist with guardianship for resident to transfer. VA SW stated the VA does not assist with guardianship, but to call the county probate court where resident will be residing. Writer to continue to follow and provide support.
Review of R40 Social Services Progress Note, dated 9/27/2022 3:19 p.m., reflected, Writer spoke with resident regarding update with transfer. Writer told resident that the VA SW stated a transfer to a different SNF with a VA contract would be easiest and then transfer to the community once in [NAME] Virginia. Resident was agreeable to this plan. Writer to continue to follow and provide support. Note completed by SW W.
Review of R40 Social Service Note, dated 10/6/2022 8:11 a.m., reflected, Writer called and spoke with the VA in PA regarding resident's transfer. VA SW pulled resident up in system and stated she would start the process to transfer resident's service down there. PA SW will be sending an email to AA SW and writer to discuss the steps that needs to happen moving forward on resident's transfer. Will continue to follow and provide support as needed. Note completed by prior SW W.
Review of R40 Care Conference Note, dated 11/3/2022 3:56 p.m., reflected, Resident is currently out at hospital for quarterly care conference. IDT called and left message with resident's guardian and reviewed plan of care among IDT. Reviewed resident's code status, advance directives and ancillary services. Writer reported transfer to a different SNF and actively working on the discharge .
Review of R40 next Care Conference Note, dated 1/26/2023 1:50 p.m., reflected, Care conference held. Those in attendance include Activities Dietary Social Services The patient attended. [No mention of Guardian services]. The discharge planning process is active at this time. Plans to discharge to a Nursing Home. Currently working on transferring to a SNF in Ohio. Full code status at this time .Physical Therapy is not being received. Is not receiving Occupational Therapy. Is not receiving Speech Therapy .The patient is not their own decision maker. Guardian Care Inc. Patient is not exhibiting behavioral symptoms .
Review of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), dated 1/26/23 through 4/11/23, reflected no evidence of progress or efforts towards resident request for transfer to another facility closer to family that had been in the progress for almost two years.
Review of the Social Services Progress Notes, dated 3/18/2023 at 11:05 a.m., reflected, Writer received a phone call from [named R40] while he was in the hospital asking writer about a medication list while he's at the hospital. writer explained that he's been gone for so long that his medications are discontinued from the system, so she's unable to determine which meds he's referring too . Note completed by SW director J.
Review of R40 Social Services Progress Note, dated 4/11/2023 at 8:35 a.m., reflected, SW met with Resident per his request (per concern form) re: f/u on Resident's desire to terminate legal Guardianship, move out of state, and live his best life. Resident states he would like to first move to Ohio for a while, and then move to [NAME] Virginia. In Ohio, he states former SW informed him that he would not have VA coverage until he officially became a Resident of the state of Ohio which would take 45 days. Then he would be able to apply for the coverage/have it transferred to OH, to that particular service area . Note completed by SW DD. (After R40 interview with surveyor on 4/4/23 related to mentioned concerns).
Review of Concern Form, dated 4/10/23, reflected R40 contacted NHA A via telephone and requested to speak with facility Social Worker related to concerns. The document reflected SW DD met with R40 to discuss process for ongoing concern related to terminating Legal Guardian and moving away. The form included section labeled, Results of action taken: with handwritten note that included, ongoing issue, will cont. to assist Res. as able. The form reflected section labeled, Resolution of Concern, was concern resolved? The form was marked, No, with handwritten note, This is an ongoing issue, and the process is time consuming. Continued review of the form reflected section labeled, Was the complainant satisfied with the resolution? The form was marked, No, with written note, ongoing issue w/ legal system entanglement. (R40 had competency re-evaluation, dated 11/14/22, that reflected able to make own informed medical and legal decisions.)
During an interview on 4/13/23 at 2:51 p.m., located in R40 room with both R40 and local Ombudsman (OMB) FF, R40 provided verbal permission to discuss R40 concerns with OMB FF. OMB FF reported aware of ongoing concerns related to delay with process to terminate R40 court appointed Guardian Group and delayed plans to transfer to facility out of state, closer to family. OMB FF reported facility had frequent Social Service Department staff turnover with no overall follow-up or resolution to R40's request to terminate Guardianship or discharge to another state for over a year. OMB FF reported was under the impression that R40 was deemed competent to make own decisions several months ago and was unsure why facility had not assisted R40 schedule court hearing to terminate Guardianship as requested by R40.
During an interview on 4/13/23 at 4:08 p.m., SW DD reported followed up with R40 as requested by R40 Concern Form, dated 4/10/23. SW DD reported had been employed at the facility for about one month as the SW. SW DD reported R40 reported concerns with ongoing process relating to terminating court appointed Guardian Services and transferring to another facility out of state. SW DD reported was not aware R40 had requested assistance with both for over a year from the facility. SW DD reported R40 was currently not his own responsible party and had a court appointed guardian and was under the impression that NHA A had provided R40 with documents to terminate guardianship. SW DD reported resident competencies can change related to many factors and reported a role of Social Worker is to advocate for residents and request re-evaluation and assist as needed. SW DD reported R40 alert and oriented and able to make needs known.
During an interview on 4/13/23 at 4:29 p.m., NHA A reported R40 currently had a court appointed Guardian Service and had knowledge R40 was unhappy about having a Guardian and requests to transfer to another facility. NHA A reported had recently provided R40 with paperwork related to process for termination guardianship and reported R40 refused to allow staff to assist with completing documents. NHA A was unable to reported when documents were provided or provided evidence. NHA A reported would expect Social Services to assist residents with discharge planning and resident concerns with guardianship and expect staff to document in resident medical record including updated to Care Plans.
Based observation, interview and record review the facility failed to preserve the dignity of 5 residents (Resident #14, Resident #31, Resident #36, Resident #40 and Resident #76) of eight residents reviewed for dignity, resulting in feelings of anger, embarrassment, and decreased self-worth.
Findings include:
Resident #31:
According to the clinical record, including the Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 1/23/23, Resident # 31 (R31) was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included anxiety, bi-polar disorder and depression. Further review of the MDS reflected R31 scored 12 out of 15 (moderate cognitive impairment) on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS).
During an interview with R31 on 04/04/23 at 1:30 pm, she reported staff often talk on phone while providing care, they use an ear piece. R31 went on to say that recently one of the nursing staff was in R31's room providing care and the staff person started talking into their wrist. R31 stated she had not realized the facility employees watch could be used as a phone until she asked the unidentified staff to repeat herself (R31 thought the staff member was speaking to her.) R31 stated the girl snapped at her and told me to mind my business she was on the phone. R31 stated she was embarrassed for not realizing the watch could be used as a phone then angry for being snapped at treated like a child. When queried how frequently this occurs, R31 stated it was daily common occurrence that staff talk on the phone during care or have ear buds in an listen to music.
Resident #36
According to the clinical record, including the Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 2/21/23 Resident # 36 (R36) was a [AGE] year old resident with diagnoses that included major depression and anxiety. Review of the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) R36 scored 15 out of 15 (cognitively intact).
On 04/04/23 at 09:02 AM, during an interview with R36, it was reported that Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) K, L and Mconstantly talk to each other about their personal lives, talk over resident, have a bad attitude, constantly wear their ear buds all while providing care to R36 or her roommate. When queried if R36 had
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This Citation Pertains To Intake Number MI00130725.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to thoroughly inve...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This Citation Pertains To Intake Number MI00130725.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of abuse and neglect for one resident (Resident #239) of three residents reviewed for abuse, resulting in allegations of abuse and neglect not being thoroughly investigated and the potential for further allegations not being thoroughly investigated.
Findings include:
Resident #239:
According to the clinical record, Resident # 239 (R239) was a [AGE] year old male admitted to the facility 06/14/22 and transferred to the hospital on 6/18/22. R239 was admitted to the facility with multiple medical comorbidities and received nutrition through a feeding tube and had a tracheostomy.
Review of the Facility Reported Investigation (FRI) reflected R#239's relative (family member) X emailed former Social Worker (SW) W on 6/20/22, the email read in part.the first night the tech came in and yelled at him, complained didn't have time for him, banged on the table and left him . The email went on to say family member X and R239 had complained to Respiratory Therapist (RT) Y but requested RT Y not reveal R239's name due to their fear of retaliation. Later in the same email it alleged former Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) V intentionally withheld oxygen from R239 and according to the Emergency Medical Service staff , former LPN V was not acting right.
Further review of the FRI, including witness statements reflected there had been not been an interview or documented attempts in identification of the Tech that verbally abused, slammed his hand on the table and allegedly neglected R239 on 6/14/22 . Further review of the FRI did not have a statement or any form of documented interview with Respiratory Therapist Y whom allegedly took the first complaint from R239 and family member X, nor was their documented evidence that former LPN V was suspended pending investigation of abuse.
On 04/12/23 04:07 PM former SW W was contacted via phone and had no recollection of R239 or
family member X, on 4/12/23 at 04:10 PM and 4/13/23 at 9:31 am former employees LPN V and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) AA both assigned to R239 the during the alleged time frame of neglect and withholding of oxygen. Neither former employees returned the calls.
On 04/13/23 09:12 AM RT Y was interviewed and had no recollection of R239 or family member X, nor did she recall being interviewed by former Nursing Home Administrator ( NHA) R or former Director of Nursing (DON) S whom completed the facility reported incident. RT Y stated she was fairly certain that she had not provided a written statement.
On 04/13/23 08:59 AM, during an interview with NHA A the facility reported incident investigation and documents were reviewed, NHA A acknowledged there was no evidence that former NHA R
had not documented any attempt in identification of the Tech that verbally abused, slammed his hand on the table and allegedly neglected R239 on 6/14/22 . NHA A also was not able to locate documentation to support that Respiratory Therapist Y had ever been interviewed for the investigation or documentation that former LPN V was suspended pending investigation of abuse.
On 04/13/23 09:47 AM Human Resource Director ( HR) N reviewed former LPN V personnel file and reported LPN V was not suspended in June of 2022. A request of former LPN V time sheet beginning on 6/14 thru 6/25 was requested at that time.
On 4/17/23. NHA A reported on 4/17/23 at approximately 10:00 am that she obtained former LPNV time sheet for June 2022 and some dates read sus indicating he had been suspended. A second request was then made to review former LPN Vs time sheet beginning June 14 2022 but was not received by the exit date of 4/17/23.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to revise care plans for 8 residents (#12, #15, #22, #28,...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to revise care plans for 8 residents (#12, #15, #22, #28, #34, #48, and #92) of 24 residents reviewed resulting in the potential of unmet care needs.
Findings included:
Resident #12 (R12):
Review of the medical record revealed R12 was admitted to the facility 12/5/2020 with diagnoses that included congestive heart failure (CHF), hypertension, chronic respiratory failure, type 2 diabetes, atherosclerotic heart disease, occlusion (blockage) and stenosis (narrowing) of carotid artery, atrial fibrillation, vascular dementia, anxiety, psychotic disturbances, mood disturbance, insomnia, gout (buildup of uric acid in bone joints) , dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), and anemia (low blood count). The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 03/09/2023, revealed R12 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 99 (unable to participate in assessment).
During observation on 04/05/2023 at 08:00 a.m. R12 was observed setting on the side of her bed eating breakfast. She repeatedly was making grunting sounds and saying help. R12 did not respond to verbal stimulation.
In an interview on 04/10/2023 at 10:34 a.m. Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) CC explained that R12 did have behaviors of grunting and saying help repeatedly. CNA CC explained that the behaviors had been getting worse. She also explained that she was not aware of any interventions that would help R12 during these behaviors. She explained that she only knew to place an alert in the point of care documentation that would notify the nurse.
Review of the medical record revealed R12 had the problem statement cognitive loss as evidence by dx (diagnosis) of vascular dementia with behaviors. No identification of R12 resent behaviors or interventions to assist the resident.
In an interview on 04/12/23 at 10:31 a.m. Social Worker (SW) J explained that she was aware of behaviors that had been observed for R12. SW J explained that she was made aware by alerts when residents have behaviors. She also explained that she was made aware by a progress note (04/04/2023) that R12 had been yelling. SW J was asked to review the plan of care for R12. She confirmed that the new behaviors were not located in the plan of care and no new interventions were present for the new behaviors that had been exhibited. SW J explained that she should have placed those behaviors in the plan of care and included interventions to assist the staff in providing care to R12. SW J could not explain why the plan of care was not updated.
Resident #15 (R15):
Review of the medical record revealed R15 was admitted to the facility 03/26/2016 with diagnoses that included seizures, stage 3 kidney disease, right knee pain, mood disorder, adjustment disorder, depression, traumatic brain injury, hydrocephalus (buildup of fluid in the brain), adult failure to thrive, osteoporosis (brittle/fragile bones), macular degeneration (degenerative condition affecting the retina), glaucoma (buildup of fluid in eye), gastro-esophageal reflux, and hyperlipidemia (high fat content in blood). The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 01/16/2023, revealed R15 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 14 (cognitively intact) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/04/2023 at 11:38 a.m. R15 was observed lying in bed. R15 explained that wanted to be discharged from the facility but no one had assisted him with that plan. R15 explained that he had talked with Social Worker (SW) DD and SW J about his desire to be discharged .
Review of the medical record demonstrated care plan problem statement Patient does not show potential for discharge to the community due to need for 23/7 medical care and supervision for medical issues, memory deficits and physician debility. That problem statement was revised 04/10/23 by SW J.
In an interview on 04/10/2023 at 09:48 a.m. Social Worker DD explained that he had knowledge that R15 had a desire to be discharge in the past. He explained that he had not spoken with R15 regarding his discharge plan.
In an interview on 04/12/2023 at 10:57 a.m. Social Worker J explained that R15 desired to be discharged from the facility. She explained that she had not assisted R15 with this plan because he was not able to be discharged . When asked why he could not be discharged , she explained that R15 had a guardian who had been appointed to him in 2019 after he was determined to be incompetent. SW J explained that she had spoken to the guardian regarding discharge but could not provide any documentation. SW J could not explain why R15's discharge plan did not explain that he wanted to go home or any interventions to assist him in meeting his goal of discharge. SW J agreed that the plan of care did not provide any interventions on how to assist R15 with his desire for discharge.
Resident #22 (R22):
Review of the medical record revealed R22 was admitted to the facility 02/16/2023 with diagnoses that included depression, anemia (low amount of blood), hyperlipemia (high fat content in blood), neuropathy (nerve damage), insomnia, anxiety, seizures, urinary retention, malignant neoplasm of breast (breast cancer), hypertension, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), tremors, and dizziness. The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 02/22/2023, revealed R22 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 15 (cognitively intact) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/03/2023 at 02:08 R22 was observed lying down in bed. R22 explained that she was going to be discharged soon but did not know what the plan was to be. She explained that she had requested to talk with a social worker but she no one has talked with her as of this date.
Review of the medical record demonstrated plan of care that stated, Patient shows potential for discharge and patient, relative, or representative expresses with for discharge. The plan of care for discharge had been updated since 2/20/2023.
In an interview on 04/06/2023 at 01:43 p.m. Social Worker (SW) J was asked to review the discharge plan of care for R22. SW J reviewed the plan of care and explained that it was her understanding that R22 would be discharged home with her daughter. SW J was asked why the plan of care did not reflect that information. SW J explained that she had been told by the previous facility cooperation that owned the facility that the care plan was not to be specific and individualized.
In an interview on 04/10/2023 at 09:37 a.m. Social Worker (SW) DD explained that R22 had different discharge plans during her stay at the facility. He explained that each family member of R22 had different plans for their mother's discharge, while R22 wanted something totally different. SW DD explained that the current plan was that R22 wanted a referral made to an assisted living facility and was to be discharged [DATE]. When asked where that documentation was present, SW DD explained that he had e-mails with that information but had not recorded anything in the medical record. SW DD agreed that the discharge plan of care was not accurate and should have been updated. SW DD could not explain why the plan of care was not updated.
Resident #34 (R34):
Review of the medical record revealed R34 was originally admitted to the facility 08/10/2022 and most recently re-admitted [DATE] (following a recent hospital stay on 02/19/2023) with diagnoses that included chronic ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure (CHF), atherosclerotic heart disease of coronary artery, Alzheimer's disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), atrial fibrillation, gastro-esophageal reflux, hypercholesteremia, chronic viral hepatitis C, hypertension, anxiety, depression, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement). The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 02/28/2023, revealed R34 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 10 (moderately impaired cognition) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/05/2023 at 09:43 a.m. R34 was observed laying on his bed. R34 explained that he recently had a short stay at the hospital sometime in February of this year and explained that he was happy to be back at the facility.
During review of R34's medical record it was revealed that R34 had a care plan that stated, At risk for behavior symptoms r/t (related to) Alzheimer's disease/dementia. No specific types or behaviors that had been exhibited were list on R34's plan of care.
In an interview on 04/12/2023 at 10:57 a.m. Social Worker J explained that R34 does exhibit certain behaviors such as walking around with his front wheel walker when he is anxious and can be verbally aggressive when the facility staff. Social Worker J could not explain why R34's behaviors had not been included on his plan of care or what why interventions had not been listed.
Resident #48 (R48):
Review of the medical record revealed R48 was admitted to the facility 01/15/2020 with diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression, type 2 diabetes, benign hyperplasia (enlarge prostate), obstructive and reflux uropathy (obstruction of urine flow), panic disorder, hypertension, cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke), obstructive sleep apnea, stage 4 kidney disease, coronary artery disease, and hyperlipidemia (high fat content in blood). The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 01/20/2023, revealed R48 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 11 (moderately impaired cognition) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/05/2023 at 09:57 a.m. R48 was observed lying in bed. R48 explained that he was to be discharged to another facility, but the facility was doing nothing to assist him with his discharge plan.
Review of the medical record revealed R48 had a plan of care that stated, Patient shows potential for discharge and patient, relative, or representative expresses wish for discharge. That discharge plan was last revised on 02/20/2023. The medical record also revealed that R48 had a plan of care that stated, Patient does not show potential for discharge to the community due to long term stay. Requires 24-hour care/supervision. That discharge plan was last revised 01/20/2023. R48's medical record also demonstrated a progress note that was entered 01/20/2023 that stated, Resident still is hoping to transition to a long-term care facility in [NAME]. Writer is working on transfer.
In an interview on 04/13/2023 at 11:00 a.m. Social Worker (SW) J explained that R48 had expressed a desire to transfer to another facility in [NAME], Michigan. She explained that a previous Social Worker had been assisting him with that transfer. She explained that Social Worker left the facility the middle of March 2023. SW J reviewed R48's discharge plan and agreed that the discharge plan of care was not accurate. SW J could not explain why the discharge plan of care had not been updated to reflect R48's current discharge plan.
Resident #92 (R92):
Review of the medical record revealed R92 was admitted to the facility 06/17/2019 with diagnoses that included pulmonary embolism, abnormal heart beat, cardiac murmurs (abnormal sound of blood in heart), fatigue, restless leg syndrome, pulmonary nodule (mass), dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), muscle wasting and atrophy, subdural hemorrhage (brain bleed), anxiety, psychotic disorder with delusions, psychotic disorder with hallucinations, polyosteioarthritis (joint pain and stiffness), diverticulosis (abnormal pouch in intestinal wall of the intestines), stage 2 kidney failure, neuropathy (nerve damage), Parkinson's disease, type 2 diabetes, insomnia, gastro-esophageal reflux, hyperlipidemia, and Lewy body dementia. ). The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 01/05/2023, revealed R92 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 11 (moderately impaired cognition) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/10/2023 at 08:29 a.m. R92 was observed sitting up in a chair was the side of her bed eating breakfast. R92 was unable to answer questions and just kept saying doing good.
Review of the medical record revealed R92 had a plan of care that stated, Paranoia/Suspiciousness and hallucinations as evidenced by: she stated that she believes people are trying to force her to go to the hospital, someone is forcing her to have a brain procedure, related to: unknown cause, my be related to her reading books. A lot of her feeling things are reality to her. She sites from recent books she has read or when she is listening to her roommates TV shows. She will make comments about the person is coming after her from the show. This care plan problem statement was last updated 04/12/2023. The only intervention listed of for that problem was to administer medication per physician orders, which was last updated 04/12/2023.
In an interview on 04/12/2023 at 10:54 a.m. Social Worker J explained that R92 had delusions that her dad was supposed to pick her up. SW J could not demonstrate that those delusions were in R92's plan of care. SW J explained interventions for those delusions were that R92 was easily redirectable, and that staff should take her back to the room and set and talked with her. SW J could not demonstrate that that any intervention was listed on R92's plan of care other than administer medication per physician orders.
Resident #28 (R28):
In an observation and interview on 4/03/2023 at 2:41 PM, with Resident #28 (R28) it was observed that in a medication cup (small plastic cup used to place medications in) there was a purple scored (dented line to break apart pill) oval shaped pill with an M on one side and L10 on the other side, and another round scored white pill with the number 120 on it. The two pills were identified be a thyroid pill and a Baclofen (muscle relaxer) pill. R28 stated that the two pills were brought in to her at around 6:00 AM this day (4/3/2023). R28 stated that she finished her lunch at approximately 2:00 PM and needed to wait three hours after she ate to take her thyroid pill, and said she did not know when she would take the Baclofen pill. R28 the stated that the Baclofen pill was brought in to her around 1:00 PM.
In a continued interview R28 stated stated that she did not know when she would take the Baclofen pill, but may not take it so she probably will flush it down the toilet.
Further observation of R28's room drawer (that was open) revealed a bottle of medicated nasal spray containing Azelstine hcl (hydrochloride) in R28's drawer. R28 stated that the nasal spray had been in her drawer for more than a month.
In an interview on 4/6/2023 at 1:00 PM , LPN T stated that R28 needed to be watched taking her pills by the nurses, because she would put the pills in her mouth, and nurses would see the cup was empty, but she would pocket the pills, such as her thyroid and Baclofen, then spit them out after the nurse left her room. LPN T said then R28 would put pills into a medication cup. LPN T was asked what interventions were in place to address R28 pocketing medications. LPN T was not able to state any interventions, but stated that R28 was care planned that she did this so it was okay seems there was a care plan in place.
Review of R28's care plans revealed no care plan was in place that addressed R28 needing to be watched taking her pills, pocketing of her pills, or keeping the pills in her room.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0725
(Tag F0725)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure sufficient nursing staff for four residents (Re...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure sufficient nursing staff for four residents (Resident #10, Resident #14, Resident #67, and Resident #84) and the confidential residents attending Resident Council resulting in the potential of all 114 residents residing at the facility being unable attain or maintain their heights practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being related to showers and unmet needs.
Finding Included:
Resident #10 (R10):
Review of the medical record revealed R10 was admitted to the facility 02/08/2023 with diagnoses that include B-cell lymphoma (cancer of the lymph nodes), pancytopenia (problem with blood-forming stem cells in bone marrow), hypertension, hyperlipidemia (increase fat in blood), osteoporosis (brittle and fragile bones), glaucoma, and depression. The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 02/14/2023, revealed R10 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 11 (moderately cognitively impaired) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/04/2023 at 07:50 a.m. R10 was observed lying in bed. R10 explained that she knew the facility was short staffed because it takes a long time for her call light to be answered. R10 explained that she frequently must get her own water because it would just take to long.
Resident #67 (R67):
Review of the medical record revealed R67 was admitted to the facility 03/14/2018 with diagnoses that include lymphedema (abnormal accumulation of lymph in the body), vitamin D deficiency, polyosteoarthritis (arthritis in at least five bone joints), depression, anxiety, peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage), morbid obesity, hypertension, right hip pain, right knee pain, and asthma. The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 03/22/2023, revealed R67 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 15 (Intact cognition) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/04/2023 at 08:39 a.m. was observed lying down in bed. R67 explained that at night she would place her call light on, and the staff would come and turn it off without attending to her needs. She explained that the staff tell her that they will come back but they never return. R67 explained that many times she needs assistance after being incontinent in her brief and just needs to have her brief changed. She further explained that there are times where she would place the call light on just before 3 a.m. and does not receive assistance until well after 4 a.m.
Resident #84 (R84):
Review of the medical record revealed R84 was admitted to the facility 03/03/2022 with diagnoses that include benign neoplasm of cranial nerves, cardiomyopathy (enlargement of the heart), hypertension, right arm pain, atherosclerotic heart disease, ischemic cardiomyopathy (decreased ability for heart to pump blood) , congestive heart failure (CHF), right shoulder pain, hyperlipidemia, lung cancer, depression, peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage), type 2 diabetes, and orthostatic hypotension (drop in blood pressure when standing). The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 04/02/2023, revealed R84 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 14 (Intact cognition) out of 15.
During observation and interview on 04/04/2023 at 08:21 a.m. R84 was observed lying in bed. R84 explained that the facility was not good with answering the call light. R84 explained that it usually takes an hour to a hour and a half before someone comes into the room to answer the call light.
Review of Resident Council Minutes, dated 03/15/2023, demonstrated concerns with the Nursing Department that was documented call light wait times, especially at night. Review of Resident Council Minutes, dated 01/24/2023, demonstrated concerns with the Nursing Department that was documented Residents waiting a long time for call light. Review of Resident Council Minutes, dated 10/11/2022, demonstrated concerns with the Nursing Department that was documented Residents waiting a long time for call lights.
Review of the facility's CMS-672 Resident Census and Conditions of Residents dated 4/3/23 revealed the facility's census was 114 , of which 105 required assistance of one or two staff for bathing, 102 required assistance of one or two staff for dressing, 97 required assistance of one or two staff for transferring, 98 required assistance of one or two staff for toilet use, and 17 required assistance of one or two staff for eating. The CMS-672 also revealed 6 residents were dependent on staff for bathing, 5 were dependent on staff for dressing, 6 were depending on staff for transferring, 6 were dependent on staff for toilet use, and 2 were dependent on staff for eating.
Resident #14:
Review of the Face Sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], reflected R14 was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure, stroke with hemiplegia, post traumatic stress disorder, and depression. The MDS reflected R14 had a BIMS (assessment tool) score of 15 which indicated his ability to make daily decisions was cognitively intact, and he required two-person assist with bed mobility and one-person physical assist with transfers, toileting, dressing, hygiene, and bathing. The MDS reflected R14 had no evidence of behaviors.
During an observation and interview on 4/03/23 at 2:10 PM, R14 was in his room sitting in a personal motor chair and appeared alert and able to answer questions. R14 reported attended resident cousil meetings on a regular basis and had reported concerns with long call light times. R14 also reported wanted to go outsided and go around facility in motor chair and staff will not allow him to leave the facility. R14 reported staff at front desk had informed him he was not allowed to leave the facility for safety reasons.
During an interview on 4/04/23 at 11:03 AM, resident in room [ROOM NUMBER] reported long call light response times that were discussed at monthly resident council meetings with no improvements.
Review of the Resident Council Meeting minutes for past six months revealed four of six months with resident complaints of staffing including long call light response and missed showers and bathing with no evidence of resolution.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** During an observation on 4/03/23 at 2:10 PM, prescription inhaler was observed in room [ROOM NUMBER] window bed on the bedside t...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** During an observation on 4/03/23 at 2:10 PM, prescription inhaler was observed in room [ROOM NUMBER] window bed on the bedside table. Resident in bed by door and staff reported resident in 304 window bed had been transferred to the hospital.
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure safe and secure medication storage for two out of 16 medication carts, and three out of three residents (Resident #28, Resident #62, and Resident #77) resulting in the potential for loss of medications, and other residents having access to medications.
Findings Included:
Resident #28 (R28):
In an observation and interview on 4/03/2023 at 2:41 PM, with R28 it was observed that in a medication cup (small plastic cup used to place medications in) there was a purple scored (dented line to break apart pill) oval shaped pill with an M on one side and L10 on the other side, and another round scored white pill with the number 120 on it. The two pills were identified be a thyroid pill and a Baclofen (muscle relaxer) pill. R28 stated that the two pills were brought in to her at around 6:00 AM this day (4/3/2023). R28 stated that she finished her lunch at approximately 2:00 PM and needed to wait three hours after she ate to take her thyroid pill, and said she did not know when she would take the Baclofen pill. R28 the stated that the Baclofen pill was brought in to her around 1:00 PM.
In a continued interview R28 stated stated that she did not know when she would take the Baclofen pill, but may not take it so she probably will flush it down the toilet.
Further observation of R28's room drawer (that was open) revealed a bottle of medicated nasal spray containing Azelstine hcl (hydrochloride [for relief of congestion]) in R28's drawer. R28 stated that the nasal spray had been in her drawer for more than a month.
In an interview on 4/6/2023 at 1:00 PM , LPN T stated that R28 needed to be watched taking her pills by the nurses, because she would put the pills in her mouth, and nurses would see the cup was empty, but she would pocket the pills, such as her thyroid and Baclofen, then spit them out after the nurse left her room. LPN T said then R28 would put pills into a medication cup. LPN T was asked what interventions were in place to address R28 pocketing medications. LPN T was not able to state any interventions, but stated that R28 was care planned that she did this so it was okay seems there was a care plan in place.
Review of R28's care plans revealed no care plan was in place that addressed R28 needing to be watched taking her pills, pocketing of her pills, or keeping the pills in her room.
Review of R28's EMR revealed no assessment was conducted for R28 to self administer her own medications.
Resident #77 (R77):
In an observation on 04/06/2023 at 12:50 PM, R77's lunch tray was observed to have a medication cup sitting on it that also contained four large oval white pills that were marked with J75. R77 stated the pills were his phosphorus pills that he took with every meal, and had to take them when he started eating. R77 stated the nurses would usually leave the pills with him on his tray, however stated that he was not going eat his lunch so therefore he was not going to take the pills.
A staff member entered R77's room and asked if he was done with his tray, in which R77 stated yes. The staff member went to pick up the tray, but was asked to get the nurse first.
In an interview on 4/06/2023 at 1:00 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) T stated that the pills on R77's lunch tray were his Phosphorous pills. LPN T said R77 would say that he would take the pills when he started to eat.
In an interview on 04/06/2023 at 2:12 PM, LPN U was made aware of the the pills that were on R77's lunch tray in a medication cup. LPN U stated she had left the pills on his lunch tray so he could take them when he ate, but stated that she was not aware R77 did not eat, and did not take the pills.
Review of R77's electronic medical record (EMR) revealed no assessment was conducted for R77 to self administer his own medications.
In an observation on 4/12/2023 at 10:55 AM, of the medication cart for rooms 400-403 revealed in the bottom drawer a medication cup that was unmarked, had no resident identifier, nor marked with what the pills were in the medication cup.
In an interview on 4/12/2023 at 11:10 AM, LPN Z stated that the nine medications in the unmarked med cup were Acetol 600 mg (to treat epilepsy), Magnesium 250 mg (mineral), Flomax (to treat enlarged prostate), iron, Torsemide 10 mg (to treat fluid retention), Febuxostat 80 mg (to prevent gout), Bactrim 875/125 mg (to treat bacterial infections), Doxycycline 100 mg (used to treat infections), and aspirin. LPN Z stated the resident whom the medications were for was at therapy, and would take them when he returned.
In an observation on 4/12/2023 at 12:30 PM, two of the 500 hall medication cart was observed to have three pills in the bottom of the drawer loose, and the second cart was observed to have one pill at the bottom of a drawer loose. None of the pills were able to be identified which resident they belonged to because the pills were not in the medication packages.
Review of the facility's policy and procedure titled.Self Administering Medications dated 1/1/2008 and revised on 11/28/2016, revealed under Procedure, 2. The Nursing Center, in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, should assess and determine, with respect to each resident, whether Self-Administration of medications is safe and clinically appropriate, based on the resident's functionality and health condition.
Review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, .Storage and Expiration Dating of Drugs, Biological's, Syringes, and Needles dated 1/1/2008, and last revised on 9/1/2022, revealed under Procedure, 2. The Nursing Center should ensure that drugs and biological's are stored in an orderly manner in cabinets, drawers, carts, refrigerator/freezers of sufficient size to prevent crowding. The policy also revealed under Procedure, 3.3. The Nursing Center should ensure that all drugs and biological's, including treatment items, are securely stored in a locked cabinet/cart or locked medication room, inaccessible by residents and visitors.
According to the clinical record, including the Minimum Data Set (MDS) with Assessment Reference Date (ARD) 03/28/23, Resident # 62 (R62) was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included cerebral infarction affecting the left side, major depression, hypertension and kidney disease. R62 scored 7 out of 15 (severely impaired cognition) on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS),
On 04/12/23 at 12:58 PM, R62 was observed resting in bed, the over bed table was observed to have 3 white pills on the table (one round, one oval one diamond like shaped). Resident # 62 they were pills from earlier that morning and R62 did not know what the medications were for but suggested one might be a muscle relaxer.
Right after the observation , R62's assigned nurse, Registered Nurse (RN) BB was interviewed, RN BB went to R62's room at 1:15 PM and made the same observation. RN BB identified the medications as losartan (medication for hypertension) , coreg (medication used to treat heart failure) and amlodipine (medication for high blood pressure). RN BB stated she administered the three pills earlier that morning and had not realized R62 spit them out.
On 04/12/23 at 1:30 PM, during an interview with Director of Nursing (DON) B , she stated she was not aware of the incident and offered no explanation as to why R62's pills were on the over bed table or why RN BB did not ensure R62 swallowed the medications.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0806
(Tag F0806)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure food preferences were honored and alternative m...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure food preferences were honored and alternative menu options were offered to Resident #489 and the 111 of 114 residents who are served food from the kitchen. This deficient practice resulted in meal dissatisfaction, decreased appetite, and frustration when disliked foods continued to be served on meal trays.
Findings include:
Findings include:
Resident #489 (R489):
Review of the Face Sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], reflected R489 was a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included hypertension (high blood pressure), calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis with obstruction, reduced mobility and weakness. The MDS reflected R489 had a BIM (assessment tool) score of 15 which indicated her ability to make daily decisions was cognitively intact, and she required two-person assist with bed mobility, transfers and toileting and one-person physical assist with locomotion on unit, dressing, hygiene, and bathing. The MDS reflected R489 had no evidence of behaviors.
During an observation and interview on 4/04/23 at 9:35 AM, R489 observed in room and appeared able to answer question without difficulty. R489 reported concerns related to food dislikes. R489 reported was questioned by staff on admission related to food dislikes and informed staff did not like tuna fish but did like fish. Review of R489 meal ticket reflected dislike fish.
Review of facility menus on 4/12/23 reflected no fish noted on menus including Friday of lent(catholic observed Good Friday on 4/7/23 as fish only). Review of the provided Optional Menu only showed option of tuna fish sandwich. Review of the 4/7/23 menus reflected Italian Soup, pepperoni pizza, pasta salad and fruit for lunch and Baked Ham, squash, green beans, and pie for dinner.
During an interview on 4/12/23 at 11:45 a.m. R489 reported had not been served fish including on lent. Reported was served pizza for lunch and thought it was really unusual when she received ham for dinner on lent(4/7/23).
During an interview on 4/12/23 at 2:15 p.m., R489 reported had never been provided alternative menu including when served hot dogs or sausage type protein that were disliked. R489 reported was not provided menus and only aware of what was going to be served because passed Dining Room that had menus posted outside door. R489 reported Dining Rooms were closed related to Covid outbreak.
During an interview and observation on 4/12/23 at 2:30 p.m., Food Service Manger(FSM) C, Registered Dietician (RD) D, and E reported fish was prepared on 4/7/23 because they were aware that some residents would prefer it on good Friday (observed holiday for catholic during lent). Dieticians D and E reported resident who lived in room [ROOM NUMBER] would know if it was offered. Entered room [ROOM NUMBER] with Dieticians D and E who asked resident if fish was served on good Friday. Resident in room [ROOM NUMBER] stated, No, if it was I would have requested it because it was Good Friday. Observed religious items through out room including palms given to catholic members on Palm Sunday.
During an interview on 4/12/23 at 3:00 p.m., (FSM) C reported different process for meals depending on location of facility. FSM C reported alternative menus posted at Nurse Stations or Residents can call or report to staff request for alternative meals. FSM C reported was unsure why R489 did not have copy of alternative meals and verified alternative menus not posted outside dining rooms.
During an observation on 4/12/23 at 3:15 p.m., no evidence of alternative menus posted at either the 200 or 400 hall nurse stations.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that five Certified Nursing Aides (K, L, M, CC, and GG) of five Certified Nursing Aides personnel records had the required annual com...
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Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that five Certified Nursing Aides (K, L, M, CC, and GG) of five Certified Nursing Aides personnel records had the required annual competency evaluation in skills and techniques necessary to care for residents, resulting in the potential for staff to lack the necessary training to adequately meet the needs of the 114 Residents that currently reside at the facility.
Findings Included:
Record review of facility staff personnel records demonstrated Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) K was hired 02/24/2003. CNA K 's last skills and techniques evaluation for Nursing Assistants was completed 03/08/2022.
Record review of facility staff personnel records demonstrated Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) L was hired 10/05/2012. CNA L 's most recent skills and techniques evaluation for Nursing Assistants was completed 11/15/2021.
Record review of facility staff personnel records demonstrated Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) M was hired 01/23/2014. CNA M 's last skills and techniques evaluation for Nursing Assistants was completed 01/31/2022.
Record review of facility staff personnel records demonstrated Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) CC was hired 01/19/2017. CNA CC 's last skills and techniques evaluation for Nursing Assistants was completed 01/31/2022.
The facility was unable to provide skills and techniques evaluation for Nursing Assistants for Agency CNA GG by the time of survey exit.
Review of the Facility Assessment (dated 10/2022) entitled section Staff Competencies and sub-section Skills and Techniques Evaluation for Nursing Assistants (page 7 of 14) stated, Nursing Assistants document validation of technical skills completed during job-specific orientation and annually.
During interview on 04/13/2023 at 12:39 p.m. Human Resource (HR) Director N explained that Certified Nursing Aides (CNA) competency are completed by the nursing department and are coordinated with their annual hire date. She explained that she informed the nursing department of their annual hire date and that it was completed near that time. She could not explain why the annual competencies were not completed for the CNA's reviewed.
During an interview on 4/12/23 at 12:00 p.m., Human Resource (HR) Director N reported did not have an employee file for Agency Certified Nurse Aid GG. HR N verified CNA GG background check was completed 3/16/23 and reported after 3/1/23 new ownership with guidance to no longer provide training/competencies including abuse training to agency staff. HR N reported facility only obtains background check and request documents if needed from each agency as needed.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0730
(Tag F0730)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that four Certified Nursing Aides (K, L, M, CC) of four Certified Nursing Aides in-service records reviewed had the 12 hours of in-se...
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Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that four Certified Nursing Aides (K, L, M, CC) of four Certified Nursing Aides in-service records reviewed had the 12 hours of in-service education per year, resulting in the potential for staff to lack the necessary in-service education to adequately meet the needs of the 114 residents that currently reside at the facility.
Findings Included:
Record review of facility staff personnel records demonstrated Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) K was hired 02/24/2003. CNA K 's Inservice education record revealed that CNA K only had 5.56 training hours for the dates of 04/16/2022 through 10/06/2022.
Record review of facility staff personnel records demonstrated Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) L was hired 10/05/2012. CNA L 's Inservice education record revealed that CNA L only had 8.33 training hours for the dates of 04/13/2022 through 1/14/2023.
Record review of facility staff personnel records demonstrated Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) M was hired 01/23/2014. CNA M 's Inservice education record revealed that CNA M only had 6.57 training hours for the dates of 04/04/2022 through 1/9/2023.
Record review of facility staff personnel records demonstrated Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) CC was hired 01/19/2017. CNA CC 's Inservice education record revealed that CNA CC only had 8.05 training hours for the dates of 04/02/2022 through 1/13/2023.
Review of the Facility Assessment (dated 10/2022) entitled section Staff Competencies and sub-section Skills and Techniques Evaluation for Nursing Assistants (page 7 of 14) stated, Nursing assistants are required to complete 12 hours of in-service training per year.
During interview on 04/13/2023 at 12:39 p.m. Human Resource (HR) Director N explained that Certified Nursing Aides (CNA) education hours were tracked by the human resource department. HR Director N explained that the education reports for the Certified Nursing Aides (CNA), that had been provided, were for the last 12 months. She explained that she does not monitor the compliance of the required 12 hours of education for the CNAs. HR Director N explained that she would need to start monitoring the compliance of the required 12 hours of education for the CNA's HR Director N confirmed that the CNA's that were reviewed did not have 12 continuing educational hours for the last 12 months.
During interview on 04/13/2023 at 03:05 p.m. Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) A explained that it was her expectation that Human Resource Director N needed to monitor the compliance of the Certified Nursing Aides (CNA) 12-hour education. She could not explain why this was not being monitored and was not in compliance.
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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to: (1) effectively clean and maintain food service e...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to: (1) effectively clean and maintain food service equipment, and (2) maintain physical plant drywall surfaces effecting 113 residents, resulting in the increased likelihood for cross-contamination, bacterial harborage, and decreased interior food service equipment illumination.
Findings include:
On 04/03/23 at 01:21 P.M., An initial tour of the food service was conducted with Food Service Manager C. The following items were noted:
The Victory one-door reach-in refrigerator interior light bulb was observed non-functional.
The 2017 FDA Model Food Code section 6-303.11 states: The light intensity shall be:
(A) At least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry FOOD storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; (B) At least 215 lux (20 foot candles): (1) At a surface where FOOD is provided for CONSUMER self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or PACKAGED FOODS are sold or offered for consumption, (2) Inside EQUIPMENT such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; and (3) At a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, WAREWASHING, and EQUIPMENT and UTENSIL storage, and in toilet rooms; and (C) At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a FOOD EMPLOYEE is working with FOOD or working with UTENSILS or EQUIPMENT such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where EMPLOYEE safety is a factor.
The Victory one-door reach-in refrigerator light bulb socket harness assembly was observed loose-to-mount. Food Service Manager C indicated he would have maintenance repair the faulty light bulb socket harness as soon as possible.
On 04/03/23 at 02:05 P.M., An environmental tour of the facility unit pantries was conducted with Food Service Manager C. The following items were noted:
Maple Unit Pantry (300-400): The Hotpoint refrigerator door gasket was observed worn and torn. The damaged door gasket segment measured approximately 18-20-inches-long.
[NAME] Unit Pantry (600-700): The Americana refrigerator door gasket was observed worn and torn. The damaged door gasket segment measured approximately 12-inches-long.
The 2017 FDA Model Food Code section 4-501.11 states: (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
The hand sink basin perimeter drywall surface, located adjacent to the dish machine room, was observed etched, scored, bubbled. The damaged drywall surface measured approximately 6-inches-wide by 24-inches-long.
The ceiling drywall surface, located adjacent to the return-air exhaust ventilation grill, was observed etched, scored, bubbled. The damaged ceiling drywall surface measured approximately 12-inches-wide by 30-inches-long.
The 2017 FDA Model Food Code section 6-501.11 states: PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
The Univex stand mixer was observed soiled with accumulated and encrusted food residue. The spindle gear assembly and backsplash plate were also observed soiled with accumulated and encrusted food residue.
On 04/03/23 at 02:05 P.M., An environmental tour of the facility unit pantries was conducted with Food Service Manager C. The following items were noted:
Meadows Unit Pantry (500): The interior of the Sharp Carousel microwave oven was observed soiled with accumulated and encrusted food residue.
[NAME] Unit Pantry (600-700): The interior of the Sharp Carousel Microwave Oven was observed soiled with accumulated and encrusted food residue.
The 2017 FDA Model Food Code section 4-601.11 states: (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris.
The two-compartment vegetable preparation sink faucet assembly was observed leaking water.
The 2017 FDA Model Food Code section 5-205.15 states: A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be:
(A) Repaired according to LAW; and (B) Maintained in good repair.
One of two Dish Machine Room fresh air supply grills and adjacent ceiling drywall surfaces were observed soiled with accumulated dust and dirt deposits.
The 2017 FDA Model Food Code section 6-501.14 states: (A) Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. (B) If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health HAZARD or nuisance or unLAWful discharge.
On 04/03/23 at 02:05 P.M., An environmental tour of the facility unit pantries was conducted with Food Service Manager C. The following items were noted:
Cypress Unit Pantry (100-200): One plastic container of single service disposable spoons was observed uncovered without a protective lid.
Maple Unit Pantry (300-400): One plastic container of single service disposable spoons was observed uncovered without a protective lid.
Meadows Unit Pantry (500): One plastic container of single service disposable spoons was observed uncovered without a protective lid.
[NAME] Unit Pantry (600-700): One plastic container of single service disposable spoons was observed uncovered without a protective lid.
The 2017 FDA Model Food Code section 4-903.11 states: (A) Except as specified in ¶ (D) of this section, cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. (B) Clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be stored as specified under ¶ (A) of this section and shall be stored(1) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (2) Covered or inverted. (C) SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored as specified under ¶ (A) of this section and shall be kept in the original protective PACKAGE or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.
On 04/05/23 at 04:45 P.M., Record review of the Policy/Procedure entitled: Dietary Cleaning Schedules dated 11/2020 revealed under Policy: Cleaning schedules help frame a plan for cleaning tasks. Staff use and follow cleaning schedules to make sure that all areas, equipment, and food contact surfaces are given a thorough cleaning on a routine basis, in addition to the clean as you go approach during day-to-day operations.
On 04/05/23 at 05:00 P.M., Record review of the Policy/Procedure entitled: The Maintenance and Cleaning of Kitchen Equipment dated 02/2023 revealed under Policy: The Food Service Department will adequately clean and maintain dietary equipment in accordance with the State and US Food Codes, OSHA, and best practices in order to minimize the risk of foodborne illness and employee safety.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0921)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to effectively clean and maintain the physical plant ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to effectively clean and maintain the physical plant affecting 114 residents, resulting in the increased likelihood for cross-contamination, bacterial harborage, and decreased illumination.
Findings include:
On 04/05/23 at 08:50 A.M., a common area environmental tour was conducted with Director of Maintenance F and Director of Housekeeping and Laundry Services G. The following items were noted:
Cypress Unit (100-200)
Cypress Lounge: 9 of 23 overhead recessed light assemblies were observed non-functional. Director of Maintenance F indicated he would have staff replace the faulty bulbs as soon as possible.
The overhead light assembly directly outside of the Central Bath was observed non-functional.
Maple Unit (300-400)
Central Bath Restroom: The toilet seat was observed etched, scored, particulate, and worn. Director of Housekeeping and Laundry Services G indicated she would have maintenance replace the worn toilet seat as soon as possible.
Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy: One round stool cushion was observed etched, scored, worn. The inner Styrofoam padding was also observed protruding from the vinyl cushion cover. The hand sink faucet assembly hot and cold-water valves and actuating handles were observed out-of-adjustment. The hot water valve handle was also observed to rotate approximately 135 degrees into the goose neck water supply stream upon actuation.
Meadows Unit (500) (900)
Central Bath Shower Room: The shower stall acrylic base was observed etched, scored, corroded. The damaged entry platform surface measured approximately 6-inches-wide by 24-inches-long.
Central Bath Storage Room Closet: The room was observed in disarray. Miscellaneous items (white plastic bucket, vinyl gloves, paper towels, goggles, etc.) were also observed within the closet space.
Central Bath Entrance Foyer: One of two overhead light assemblies were observed non-functional.
[NAME] Unit (600-700)
Central Bath Restroom: The hand sink faucet assembly was observed loose-to-mount. The hot and cold-water supply valves and actuating handles were also observed out-of-adjustment.
Soiled Utility Room: Two 4-inch-wide by 4-inch-long ceramic tiles were observed missing on the waste hopper support podium. Director of Housekeeping and Laundry Services G indicated she would have maintenance replace the two missing ceramic tiles as soon as possible.
Janitor Closet: Numerous dead insect carcasses were observed resting within the overhead light assembly. Director of Housekeeping and Laundry Services G indicated she would have maintenance remove the dead insect carcasses as soon as possible.