Huron County Medical Care Facility

1116 South Van Dyke Road, Bad Axe, MI 48413 (989) 269-6425
Government - County 112 Beds Independent Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
58/100
#128 of 422 in MI
Last Inspection: July 2025

Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.

Overview

Huron County Medical Care Facility has received a Trust Grade of C, which means it is average compared to other nursing homes. It is ranked #128 out of 422 facilities in Michigan, placing it in the top half, and #2 out of 3 in Huron County, indicating only one other local option is better. The facility is improving, with issues decreasing from 11 in 2024 to 5 in 2025. Staffing is a strong point here, earning a 5/5 star rating with a turnover rate of 42%, which is below the state average. However, it has concerning RN coverage, less than 81% of other Michigan facilities, and has incurred $24,635 in fines, which is average but still indicates some compliance issues. Specific incidents include a failure to prevent sexual abuse of one resident by another, which caused significant distress, and a serious oversight where a resident's fall was not reported promptly, leading to further injury. Additionally, there were concerns about kitchen sanitation, including expired food items and improper monitoring of food temperatures. While there are notable strengths like staffing and the overall rating, families should weigh these against the serious incidents and compliance issues that have been reported.

Trust Score
C
58/100
In Michigan
#128/422
Top 30%
Safety Record
Moderate
Needs review
Inspections
Getting Better
11 → 5 violations
Staff Stability
○ Average
42% turnover. Near Michigan's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
Penalties
✓ Good
$24,635 in fines. Lower than most Michigan facilities. Relatively clean record.
Skilled Nurses
○ Average
Each resident gets 39 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Michigan. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
Violations
⚠ Watch
26 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
★★★★☆
4.0
Overall Rating
★★★★★
5.0
Staff Levels
★★★★☆
4.0
Care Quality
★★★☆☆
3.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2024: 11 issues
2025: 5 issues

The Good

  • 5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
  • 4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record
  • Staff turnover below average (42%)

    6 points below Michigan average of 48%

Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.

The Bad

Staff Turnover: 42%

Near Michigan avg (46%)

Typical for the industry

Federal Fines: $24,635

Below median ($33,413)

Minor penalties assessed

The Ugly 26 deficiencies on record

2 actual harm
Jul 2025 4 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0655 (Tag F0655)

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 develop a baseline care plan that provided person-cent...

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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 develop a baseline care plan that provided person-centered care to meet the Resident's needs for one resident (Resident #81) of one resident reviewed for baseline care planning.Findings include: Findings include:Resident #81:A review of Resident #81's medical record revealed an admission into the facility on 6/30/25 with diagnoses that included acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. On 7/15/25 at 2:35 PM, an observation was conducted of Resident #81 lying in bed with the head of the bed elevated. The Resident was interviewed, answered questions and engaged in conversation. The Resident was observed with oxygen on wall oxygen per nasal cannula. The Resident reported his oxygen should be at 2 Liters. An observation was made of the oxygen set at just above 2 liters and just under 2.5 liters. The Resident was asked if they had an intravenous (IV) catheter in their arm. The Resident reported having an IV that could not be used, and he had to go out of the facility and get another one put in. The Resident reported he received antibiotics through the IV line. An observation was made of a [NAME] transmitter at the Resident's bedside. On 7/16/25 at 3:48 PM, an interview was conducted with Unit Manager, Nurse E regarding Resident #81's care of the IV catheter. The Nurse reported that the Resident had come into the facility with a Midline catheter for antibiotics for an infection. The Unit Manager reported issues with the catheter and the Resident went out for an IV catheter replacement. The Unit Manager was queried regarding a baseline care plan for the infection and IV catheter. The Unit Manager reviewed the Resident's care plan and determined there was not a care plan for the IV catheter. On 7/16/2 at 4:10 PM, an interview was conducted with MDS Nurse F regarding Resident #81's baseline care planning. The MDS Nurse was asked about Resident #81's baseline care plan for the IV catheter. The MDS Nurse reported that she had been off and had just returned, during her absence, the facility had a remote group helping out with the MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessments and the development of the care plans. The MDS Nurse indicated that the Resident came in with the IV and infection and that both were to be captured on the care plan on admission within a couple days. A review of the care plan revealed a lack of care planning for the IV and infection. A review of facility policy titled, Baseline Plan of Care Summary, reviewed/revised 3/2025, revealed, Policy: The facility will develop and implement a baseline care plan for each resident that includes the instructions needed to provide effective and person-centered care of the resident that meets professional standards of quality care. Procedure: 1. The baseline care plan will: a. Be developed within 48 hours of a resident's admission. b. Include the minimum healthcare information necessary to properly care for a resident including, but not limited to: i. Initial goals based on admission orders. ii. Physician orders. 2. The admitting nurse, or supervising nurse on duty, shall gather information from the admission physical assessment, hospital transfer information, physician orders, and discussion with the resident and resident representative, if applicable. b. Interventions shall be initiated addressing the resident's current needs including: i. Any health and safety concerns to prevent decline or injury. iii. Any special needs such as for IV therapy, dialysis, or wound care. 3. A supervising nurse shall verify within 48 hours that a baseline care plan has been developed.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Incontinence Care (Tag F0690)

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 to ensure that a urinary catheter bag and tubing were secured of...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility to ensure that a urinary catheter bag and tubing were secured off of the floor for one resident (Resident #6) of one resident reviewed for urinary catheters, resulting in contamination, an improperly secured catheter bag and tubing with the likelihood of infection. Finding include:Resident #6:On 7/15/2025, at 1:18 PM, Resident #6 was in the dining room in the wheelchair. They had a urinary catheter bag hooked under their wheelchair. The tubing was secured through their left pant leg near their ankle. There was approximately eight inches of catheter tubing resting on the floor. The catheter bag cover appeared to be touching the floor. On 7/16/2025, at 9:30 AM, a record review of Resident #6's electronic medical record revealed an admission on [DATE] with diagnoses of cancer, Anemia and obstructive uropathy. Resident #6 had severely impaired cognition and required extensive assistance with all Activities of Daily Living. On 7/16/2025, at 4:10 PM, Resident #6 was up in their wheelchair in their room. CNA A assisted the resident via their wheelchair into the main dining room. There was a loop of the catheter tubing exposed and resting on the floor. The tubing was dragged on the floor through the hallway. CNA A assisted the resident to a stationary position in their wheelchair in the dining room and left out of the room. Unit Manager B was alerted of Resident #6's catheter tubing on the floor and Unit Manager B stated, they would get it cleaned and up off the floor. On 7/16/2025, at 4:20 PM, The Director of Nursing was alerted of Resident #6's urinary catheter being on the floor on two separate days. According to CDC.GOV, . Keep the collecting bag below the level of the bladder at all times. Do not rest the bag on the floor . According to Wikipedia, Catheter maintenance . Never placed on the floor, due to the risk of bacterial infection .
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

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 accurate physician's orders for oxygen administr...

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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 accurate physician's orders for oxygen administration for two residents (R38, R81) of two residents sampled for respiratory care, resulting in physician's orders without an oxygen flow rate. Resident #38 R38 is [AGE] years old and admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that include pulmonary fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute respiratory failure and interstitial pulmonary disease. On 07/17/2025 at 11:39 AM, observation revealed an oxygen concentrator in the hall outside of the room of R38 it was administering oxygen at 6 liters per minute. On 07/17/2025 at 12:05 PM, record review of the physician's orders revealed an order for oxygen administration dated 07/03/2025 that read, Treatment Respiratory: Apply oxygen (per nasal cannula) to maintain O2 sat > or equal to 90%, AM, PM, NOC. The oxygen order did not specify an oxygen flow rate for R38. On 07/17/2025 at 12:25 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON was asked if the physician's orders for oxygen administration should contain a flow rate. The DON replied, I believe our physician's orders are supposed to specify flow rate. The DON reviewed the oxygen administration orders for R38 and other residents receiving oxygen and none of them have flow rates in the orders. The DON stated, I guess none of them have flow rate in the physician's orders. The DON was asked how the staff would know what the flow rate is for a resident on oxygen. The DON replied, If I was a nurse on the floor, I wouldn't know the current rate without checking the last charting. Other than that, I wouldn't know the rate. The DON was asked again if the physician's orders for oxygen administration should contain a flow rate. The DON stated, yes the order should have a flow rate. Review of policy titled, Oxygen Administration, revealed: Procedure: 1. Licensed Nurse to obtain physician order for oxygen use with parameters including flow rate, route, and duration. HCMCF has a standing order for the administration of oxygen to maintain oxygen saturation >90%. Physician is to be notified following initiation of oxygen therapy for verification of oxygen order. Resident #81 A review of Resident #81’s medical record revealed an admission into the facility on 6/30/25 with diagnoses that included acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. On 7/15/25 at 2:35 PM, an observation was conducted of Resident #81 lying in bed with the head of the bed elevated. The Resident was observed with oxygen on wall oxygen per nasal cannula. The Resident reported his oxygen should be at 2 Liters. An observation was made of the oxygen set at just above 2 liters and just under 2.5 liters. On 7/17/25 at 11:30 AM, an observation was conducted of Resident #81 on the first floor with a visitor. The Resident had oxygen on, and the tank was observed to have oxygen. A review of Resident #81’s order for oxygen was dated 7/1/25, “Apply oxygen (per nasal cannula) to maintain O2 sat >or equal to 90% AM PM…” A review of Resident #81’s treatment record for oxygen revealed documentation that the Resident was on 4 L/min (liters per minute) on 7/4, 7/5, 7/6 with oxygen saturation (O2 sat) of 95% to 98%. On 7/7 the oxygen was set at 4 L/min in AM with O2 sat of 98%; 3.5 L/min in PM with O2 sat at 96%; and 4 L/min with O2 sat at 95% at night; the liters/min fluctuated between 3 and 4 l/min with O2 sats ranging from 98% to 94% on 7/8 to 7/10. On 7/11 the oxygen was set at 3 L/min, O2 sat at 98% in AM; 2 L/min O2 sat at 98% in PM; and 4 L/min O2 sat at 4 L/min with O2 sat 98%. From 7/12 to 7/17 the O2 was set at 2L/min with O2 ranging from 93% to 99%. There was not a corresponding oxygen order for the liters/min in the Resident’s orders. On 7/17/25 at 12:30 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON) regarding Resident #81’s oxygen order. The DON indicated the oxygen order was to have the liters ordered for oxygen for the Resident.
CONCERN (F)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary kitchen, ensure that food items were dated with an opened date, that expired food was removed and/or dispo...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary kitchen, ensure that food items were dated with an opened date, that expired food was removed and/or disposed of, and that food temperatures were monitored prior to serving. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents who consume food prepared and served from the facility kitchen and kitchenettes of a census of 72 residents. On 7/15/25 at 10:00 AM, a tour of the kitchen was conducted with Dietary Manager C of the facility kitchen. The following items were observed:-The juice dispenser had juice in boxes that were connected to be dispensed. The boxes had a delivery date but did not have an open date. The DM was asked about facility policy and reported they should be dated. The DM reported there was a three-month shelf life after opened.-Cups and lids stacked and on a cart that was covered with a cloth, many of the cups and lids were stacked wet.-Plates were stacked and when observed with the DM, a couple of the plates were stacked wet and the tops for the plates were stacked with some of the tops wet. The DM reported the plates were stacked and ready to go to the floors. The DM reported that the dishes had been washed 20 minutes to a half hour, they were to stay on the rack to dry and stated, Didn't set long enough. -Plastic water containers were observed with a couple containers had debris inside the container. Multiple containers had whitish water sediment on the inside of the container.-Stored water cups stacked together with multiple cups wet.-Two non-stick fry pans with coating missing on the cooking surface.-Dated bread on 7/17. When asked about the date on the bread being today was 7/15, the DM reported that it was bread that was just put out and it should be dated when it was set out. -Container of molasses had a use by date on 1/25. The container of molasses was mostly gone and had molasses on the outside of the container and on the tray where other spices/cooking items were stored and in contact with the molasses debris on the tray.-Drain pipe that led to a sink area where the DM reported where staff spray off the dishes was flush with the floor drain and not elevated above the drain. The DM reported he would have Maintenance department look at it.-Multiple metal pans stacked together with a couple of the pans that were wet.-Freezer had a build up of frost inside the door towards the bottom and there was an area of wetness along the floor at the threshold of the door. The DM was asked if it was a poor seal causing the frost and water on the floor. The DM reported that he would have Maintenance look at the door. The food items inside the door with the frost built up on them appeared to be frozen.-In the walk-in refrigerator section, cucumbers with a receive date of 6/27 were observed in a box that was partially full. Multiple cucumbers were expired with mold growth on the outside of the cucumbers. After the review of the main kitchen area, the kitchenette on the 3rd floor was reviewed with the Dietary Manager. There was bread that was in the cupboard with a use by date of 7/12/25. The DM took the bread out to discard. A couple of ready to use bowls were stacked together with moisture in the bowls. A review of the 2nd floor kitchenette with the Dietary Manager revealed coffee pots with the lids loosely on top and the coffee pots were wet inside; one coffee pot was not clean inside. Bread was discarded by the DM that had a use by date of 7/12/25. A bag of buns with mold on the bottom buns was removed by the DM. The use by date on the packaging was 6/24/25. A review of the food temperature logs in the main kitchen area was reviewed. The logs were in a binder dated 7/7 to 7/14. The documents had an area on one side for temperatures under the title Kitchen the other side of the document read Dining Room. A review of the binder documents revealed the following concerns:-Dated 7/10 no dinner food temperatures were documented.-Dated 7/11, two items for lunch had temperatures documented and there was no dinner temps recorded.-Dated 7/12, No dinner food temperatures were documented.-Dated 7/13, no dinner temps were documented.The DM was asked about the facility policy on monitoring food temperatures prior to serving. The DM indicated that the temps were to be completed at the kitchen before they go to the kitchenettes and then temp again before serving the food up on the floors. A review of other food temperature logs that the DM had from the kitchenettes were reviewed and there was documentation in both areas under kitchen and dining room. [NAME] D reviewed the logs with the Surveyor and it was reported from the cook that when she does the temps, the kitchen side of the document was for the main kitchen and the other side for the floors kitchenette. When she does the temps on the floors, the temps are to go on the right side under dining room. There was one log that was not dated, and the logs did not identify if the temperature logs were from the 2nd floor or the 3rd floor kitchenettes. Copies of the July logs were requested. On 7/16/25 at 1:07 PM, a review of the temperature logs received for the month of July (July 1 to 15) had documents that did not indicate which floor the documents were from. A document with no date had three items with temperatures documented, no liquids (coffee, milk, juice) had temperatures for breakfast, lunch or dinner and there was no dinner items marked with temperatures taken. The DM was asked if cold food items and coffee needed to be temped and he reported, yes, need to do cold items and coffee. Another document that was not dated, had 4 items with temperatures for breakfast written on the kitchen side with no liquids monitored with temperatures, only 2 items for lunch had temperatures documented and no liquids monitored, the dinner meal had no temperatures recorded. The temperature logs were reviewed with the DM of missing documentation sheets, no identification from where the documents originated (kitchen, 2nd or 3rd floor kitchenette), a lack of food temperature monitoring on multiple days for the dinner meal, cold food items and liquids. The DM indicated a plan to update the forms to be used. A review of facility policy titled, Dish and Utensil Procedure, revealed, .Procedure: .Dishes and utensils shall be air dried before storage. A review of facility policy titled, Food Temperatures, revealed, .Policy Foods will be served at proper temperature to ensure food safety. Record reading on Food Temperature Log form at beginning of tray line. If temperatures do not meet acceptable serving temperatures, reheat the product of chill the product to the proper temperature. Take the temperature of each pan of product before serving. A review of facility policy titled, Labeling Food Product, revealed, Introduction: This policy establishes a consistent procedure for labeling food products prepared tn house, leftover and opened products that have been put back in storage for future use. Procedures: .3. All labels will contain: a. The complete name of the product, b. The date the product was prepared or opened, c. The date the product must be utilized by.
Jul 2025 1 deficiency
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

Resident Rights (Tag F0550)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

This Citation pertains to Intake Number MI00153947. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow the care plan and treat a resident with dignity for one resident (R...

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This Citation pertains to Intake Number MI00153947. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow the care plan and treat a resident with dignity for one resident (Resident #1) out of three residents reviewed for dignity, resulting in frustration, arguing and forceful removal from the activity room. Findings include: Resident #1: On 7/1/25, at 9:05 AM, a record review of the facility provided investigation file regarding the mistreatment of Resident #1 was conducted. The following staff statements revealed: The Assistant Activity Director (AAD) A's statement revealed . At first, it wasn't clear to me that they were seriously arguing, so I began assisting other residents . CNA F continued to argue with the resident, and removed her hands from the table and pushed her in her wheelchair out of the activity room . CNA E's statement revealed Today, after Bingo, around 3pm, (Resident #1) was refusing to leave the activity room . She said she paid for her chips and no one was going to take them away from her. She has a tendency to do this . (CNA F) attempted to get resident to leave but she was adamant about not leaving without he purse of chips. (CNA F) took chips out of residents hands & would put them back down on the table. She also forcefully pulled on the residents wheelchair, trying to get the resident to exit the activity room. I asked (CNA F) if she need help or for me to call (staff member) who the resident has a good relationship with) She stated, No, I got it. This altercation continued for several minutes. CNA F was visibly upset & flustered . On 7/1/25, at 9:26 AM, an interview with Social Worker (SW) B was conducted regarding the Resident #1. SW B offered, they overheard CNA F talking loudly to Resident #1 and pushing them through the hallway into the elevator. On 7/1/25, at 9:45 AM, AAD A was interviewed regarding the incident between Resident #1 and CNA F. AAD A offered, they heard loud voices and entered the main activity area and saw CNA F physically moving Resident #1's hand off the bingo table and quickly pushed them out of the activity room. AAD F offered, it didn't feel right and CNA F was arguing with the resident loudly. On 7/1/25, at 10:00 AM, Social Worker (SW) C was interviewed regarding the incident involving Resident #1. SW C was in their office and overhead Resident #1 wiggling a door handling while saying out loud someone took my bingo chips. SW C assisted Resident #1 to the sunroom for coffee and attempted to calm them down. On 7/1/25, at 10:20 AM, Resident #1 was in the sunroom with coffee and a snack. Resident #1 appeared comfortable and offered that they were waiting on their mom. On 7/1/25, at 10:40 AM, a record review with the Administrator of the video surveillance from the activity room incident involving Resident #1 was conducted. At 15:09, CNA F stood up walked over to Resident #1 and moved them away from the table. CNA F pulled the resident backwards and began clearing off the bingo card/chips. Once CNA F walked down the table, Resident #1 approached the table and began reaching for the bingo chips. CNA F approached the resident pulling them away from the table. CNA F stood behind the resident holding onto the wheelchair handles, leaning over and appeared to be talking to the resident. Resident #1 grabbed at the table and held on. CNA F quickly pulled the resident back as the resident slammed their right hand down on to the table. At 15:11, AAD A was observed walking into the activity area looking over at both CNA F and Resident #1. At 15:13, CNA F quickly pushed Resident #1 out of the activity room. On 7/1/25, at 11:30 AM, CNA E was interviewed via the phone. CNA E offered when bingo was over, Resident #1 kept saying that someone stole her coat, purse and bingo chips and that CNA F was observed taking bingo chips away from the resident. CNA E offered they overhead CNA F say to Resident #1, those aren't your bingo chips, you didn't bring a purse and a coat down. CNA E offered, they remember CNA F forcefully pushing the resident out of the activity room. CNA E stated, they offered to help CNA F but CNA F said they got it. CNA E further mentioned that CNA F didn't seem themselves that day. On 7/1/25, at 12:00 PM, CNA F was interviewed via a phone call regarding the incident with Resident #1. CNA F offered, I've behavior charted many times. That day the aides were sick of dealing with her so they shoved her down to bingo. CNA F further offered, Resident #1 was calling out other resident names would get mad when we ended bingo and that is why we don't want her to come to bingo. CNA F offered, I didn't handle the situation well. I stopped. It was a bad moment. I raised my voice but I had laryngitis. CNA F was asked why they pulled the resident away from the table and CNA F offered, I was just trying to get her away from the table. It was chaos. It was too much for her. She gets over stimulated. CNA F further offered, they have worked at the facility for over twenty five years. I know it was a bad thing. In the heat of the moment, I handled the situation badly. On 7/1/25, at 12:30 PM, a record review of Resident #1's electronic medical record revealed an admission date of 08/16/2023 with diagnoses that included Dementia, Stroke and other behavioral disturbances. Resident #1 had severely impaired cognition and required assistance with Activities of Daily Living. A review of Activities I NEED: staff to provide activities for me, understand that I need to keep busy wanting to leave, asking staff to take me home, asking where my baby is avoid interrupting my activities for routine cares . I need my aides to --- invite and assist me to activities know that I enjoy reminiscing talk with me about current events ask me about my day ask me about my baby . I need activity staff to --- invite me to activities I will enjoy like bingo and live entertainment spend one-on-one time with me as needed invite me to group activities help me spend time outdoors when the weather is nice. Invite me to small group activities like crafts braking provide music for me let the nurse know if I'm having pain during activities let the nurse know if I have a change in ability give me an activity calendar so I may know what is happening in the facility weekly. Know that my favorite activities are: taking care of my baby doll and looking through magazines . I need everyone to --- treat my baby doll as if it is actual baby, encourage me to change my baby's clothes, encourage me to read books to my baby, encourage me to read magazines I enjoy such as Good Housekeeping, encourage me to attend activities know that I need reassurance often know that I get confused and will get frustrated if someone tries to tell me otherwise . A review of the progress notes revealed 06/23/2025 03:30 PM BEHAVIOR RECORD: Verbal threatening Screaming/Cursing at Others Resident Disrupted Bingo many times. Resident upset and accused other staff and Residents of cheating when they called bingo. Resident was looking for the kids. When bingo was over Resident began To scream at staff and Other Residents they stole her purse and her money Resident began To grab Tables and Chairs when Staff was trying to take her back to her room, Resident kick this staff member and call her a fat bitch for stealing her stuff and her car and Kidnapping the kids . EFFECT SELF/OTHERS: Injury/Risk of Injury to Self Interfered w/Activity/Social Other Resident were upset by her outburst and Stated they will not come back to bingo if she is playing . A review of the BASELINE CARE PLAN . MENTAL STATUS I HAVE: The potential for altered cognition, mood and Expression of unmet needs . MOVING To Move on Unit: independently via my wheelchair . On 7/1/25, at 1:15 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed regarding the incident with CNA F and Resident #1. The DON offered, that CNA F was sent home, terminated the day after the incident for mistreatment.
Jul 2024 11 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0655 (Tag F0655)

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 develop a baseline care plan for falls for one resident (Resident #2...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to develop a baseline care plan for falls for one resident (Resident #24) of 28 residents reviewed for baseline care plans resulting in an incomplete baseline care plan and the resident sustaining falls. Findings include: Resident #24 (R24): Resident #24 is [AGE] years old and admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that include epilepsy, depression and profound intellectual disabilities. On 07/08/24 at 01:16 PM, record review of the 802 revealed that R24 triggered on the report for falls in the facility. On 07/09/24 at 12:23 PM, record review revealed R24 had sustained falls on 05/22/24 and 07/04/24. On 07/09/24 at 12:27 PM, record review revealed R24 had a baseline care plan for falls that was dated 05/17/24, R24 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Record review revealed that R24 was assessed for fall risk on 05/14/24 and was a high risk for falls with a score of 22, anything higher than a score of 16 is high risk. A baseline care plan for falls was not implemented until 05/17/24, this was verified by Minimum Data Set Nurse (MDS) N, MDS N nurse was asked when the baseline care plan should be completed and they said within 48 hrs of admission. MDS N nurse was asked if falls should be addressed on the baseline care plan and they said yes. A review of the policy titled Baseline Plan of Care Summary reviewed 02/2024 revealed: Procedure: 1. The baseline care plan will: a. be developed within 48 hrs of a resident's admission. b. include the minimum healthcare information necessary to properly care for a resident including, but not limited to: i. initial goals based on admission order. ii. physician orders. iii. dietary orders. iv. therapy orders. v. social services, vi. PASARR recommendation, if applicable. 2. The admitting nurse, or supervising nurse on duty, shall gather information from the admission physical assessment, hospital transfer information, physician orders, and discussion with the resident and resident representative, if applicable. a. Once gathered, initial goals shall be established that reflect the resident's stated goals and objectives. b. Interventions shall be initiated that address the resident's current needs Including: i. Any health and safety concerns to prevent decline or injury, such as elopement, fall or pressure injury risk.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Comprehensive Care Plan (Tag F0656)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to develop and implement a resident-centered comprehensive...

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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 develop and implement a resident-centered comprehensive care plan for one resident (Resident #134) of 28 residents reviewed for Care Plans, resulting in Resident #134 lacking a Care Plan with resident-specific interventions to address likes and dislikes. Findings Include: Resident #134: A record review of the Face sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment indicated Resident #134 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses: Alzheimer's Dementia, urinary retention, glaucoma, anxiety, depression, pain, restlessness and agitation, constipation kidney cyst, neuralgia and a history of migraines. The MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had severe cognitive loss with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 3/15 and was independent with ambulation needing supervision and supervision to assist with all care. On 7/08/24 at 3:29 PM, Resident #134 was observed wandering non-stop in the hallways and trying to go into other residents rooms. A staff member was following along with him and encouraging him not to enter other resident's rooms. The resident was wandering through the entire 300 hall. On 7/8/2024 at 3:45 PM, Clinical Coordinator G said sometimes Resident #134 would walk around nonstop for 30 hours. She said he always had a 1:1 staff member with him. She said he had been this way since admission. The Clinical Coordinator said sometimes his behavior was combative and he was difficult to redirect. She said initially he was in a room on the 2nd floor, but he wandered into another resident's room and barricaded himself inside the room. He was then moved to the 3rd floor with a 1:1 staff member. On 7/9/2024 at 12:20 PM, Social Services Director L was interviewed about Resident #134. She said the resident continuously wandered in the hallways and attempted to go into other resident's rooms or through the exit doors. She said he was assigned a private room on the 3rd floor/300 hall and a staff member was always with him, after the incident on the 200 hall/2nd floor. She said after the incident the resident was transferred to a psychiatric hospital where they attempted to stabilize his medications and then he returned to the facility. She said the plan was for him to transfer to a more appropriate Dementia unit when one became available. On 7/09/24 at 3:02 PM, Activities Director M was interviewed about Resident #134. She was asked what activities had been tried with the resident. She said someone brought in a larger toy tractor for him, because he was a farmer, to take apart and it only interested him for a few minutes; they tried walking with him and said staff rotate who provides the 1:1 with him and the Activity Aides also provided some of the 1:1's. She said he liked snacks that he could have on the go, such as a cheese stick and chocolate candies. She said they were told there were 2 movies that he liked, but he didn't seem very interested in them. During the interview, the Activities Director was asked if Resident #134 liked older TV shows, or music from his generation. She said she didn't know. The Activities Director was asked if anyone asked the family; she said she wasn't sure. A review of the Care Plans for Resident #134 revealed the following: Most of the Care Plans were dated 7/9/2024: mood care plan started 7/9/4; mobility care plan started 7/9/24; Safety falls care plan 7/9/2024 with a high risk fall score of 16 and falls on 7/1/2024, 6/24/24, and lowered to the floor on 6/29/2024; Bladder management care plan 7/9/2024; pain care plan 7/9/24; visual function care plan 7/9/2024; Behavior care plan dated 7/9/2024; baseline care plan was dated 7/9/2024 and did not have resident centered interventions. The resident was admitted [DATE] and transferred to the hospital 6/6/2024 and returned to the facility 6/20/2024. The MDS admission assessment was completed on 7/1/2024 and the Care Plans on 7/9/2024, but the resident did not have person-centered interventions or a person- centered care plan to aid the staff in providing care to the resident. The Nutrition Care Plan was dated 6/5/2024 and was not resident specific. It did not include food likes or dislikes as referenced by the staff. The Activities Care Plan was dated 7/2/2024 and was not resident specific. There were no resident specific interventions. A review of the facility policy titled, Comprehensive Care Plans, It is the policy of the (facility) to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with resident rights, that includes measurable objectives and time frames to meet a resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the resident's comprehensive assessment . Person-centered care means to focus on the resident as the locus of control . The care planning process will include an assessment of the resident's strengths and needs and will incorporate the resident's personal and cultural preferences .
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0657 (Tag F0657)

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 update a care plan timely for one resident (Resident #2...

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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 update a care plan timely for one resident (Resident #24) of 28 residents reviewed for care plan updating resulting in late care plan revision after a fall. Findings include: Resident #24: Resident #24 is [AGE] years old and admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that include epilepsy, depression and profound intellectual disabilities. On 07/08/24 at 01:16 PM, record review of the 802 revealed that R24 triggered on the report for falls in the facility. On 07/09/24 at 12:23 PM, record review revealed R24 had sustained falls on 05/22/24 and 07/04/24. On 05/22/24 R24 sustained an observed fall, R24 rolled out of bed during morning care, no injuries were noted, the physician and guardian were notified. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was in the room providing care to the roommate when R24 was noted to roll out of bed . New intervention was to place a perimeter mattress on the bed for a tactile barrier. Fall follow up completed. On 07/04/24 at 1:45 am, a unobserved fall was sustained, neurological assessments were initiated and within normal limits, a new intervention was to place the bed in the lowest position. The physician and guardian notified on 7/4/24 of the incident, no new orders were given by the physician. On 07/09/04 an interview was conducted with Restorative Nurse O, who updates care plan interventions after an incident. Restorative nurse O was asked about the fall on 07/04/24 and when the care plan was updated. Restorative nurse O was asked who first updates the care plan after an incident, they stated that the floor nurse would enter an intervention and then they would review and update as needed. Restorative nurse O was asked when the care plan was updated for R24 after the fall on 07/04/24 and they stated it was updated on 07/09/24. Restorative nurse O was asked if that should've been updated sooner than five days after the fall and they stated yes, I am not sure how it got missed. Record review of the policy titled Fall Prevention Program, revised 02/28/2024 revealed: 6. Each resident's risk factor's and environmental hazards will be evaluated when developing the resident's comprehensive plan of care. a. Interventions will be monitored for effectiveness. b. The plan of care will be revised as needed. 7. When a resident falls the facility will have: k. The interdisciplinary team team will review the resident's fall and will evaluate the need for further interventions at morning meetings.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Tag F0686)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent the development of a facility-acquired pressur...

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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 prevent the development of a facility-acquired pressure injury and ensure timely nutritional evaluation with the development of the pressure injury for one resident (Resident #46) of three residents reviewed for pressure ulcers, resulting in a deep tissue injury to Resident #46's right heel, and the potential for lack of nutritional intervention to hasten the healing of pressure injury, and the potential of pain and discomfort. Findings include: Resident #46: A review of Resident #46's medical record revealed an admission into the facility on 2/28/20 with diagnoses that included heart disease, dementia, mental disorder, heart disease, diabetes and diabetic neuropathy. A review of the Minimum Data Set assessment revealed the Resident had a Brief Interview of Mental Status score of 2/15 that indicated severely impaired cognition and the Resident used a wheelchair, propelled wheelchair independently, was dependent with putting on/taking off footwear, and dependent with chair/bed-to-chair transfer. Further review of Resident #46's medical record revealed a progress note dated 4/26/24 at 5:47 AM, Incident Type: SDTI (suspected deep tissue injury) observed left lateral heel. Description of Incident: area to left lateral heel observed during skin assessment, 2.5 x 2.5 cm (centimeters) fluid filled blister with 1 x 1.3 cm purple center with surrounding blanchable redness measuring 4 x 5 cm. Progress Note dated 4/30/24 at 4:24 PM, revealed, Left medial heel, follow-up assessment, length 2.5 cm, width 2.5 cm; Tissue Type: skin intact. Fluid filled blister now intact over the SDTI. Able to visualize dark purple area under blister . Treatment: pressure injury care, cleansing and irrigation: saline; dressings: foam dressing; protective: skin/prep wipes . Interventions: support surfaces for bed; mattress; foam, support surfaces for wheelchair; cushion; foam cushions, other support surfaces: heel lifts of heel suspension device, monitor skin integrity and tissue tolerance; minimize exposure to moisture . minimize risk for shear and friction; intervention to maintain/improve nutrition & hydration status . Progress Note dated 7/2/24 at 4:31 PM, revealed, area 1: Left medial heel, follow-up assessment, length 2.2 cm, width 2.5 cm, depth: 0.1 cm, Tissue Type: partial-thickness skin loss . Current Stage: suspected deep tissue injury Healing . A review of the Nutrition evaluations revealed a quarterly assessment dated [DATE]. The next completed nutrition evaluation after the development of the SDTI, that originated on 4/26/24, was dated 5/24/24. Comments revealed, Resident continues with no sig (significant) weight changes . PO (oral) intake averaging 75-100% most meals . Resident with new pressure area to L heel. Memo sent to UM (Unit Manager) for addition of protein Jello BID (twice a day) (20g pro, 80kcal each) as res (resident) was previously receiving this and accepts it well. Encourage protein intake to promote wound healing and meet increased protein needs (95-119g (grams) 1.2-1.5g/kg (kilograms) CBW). Cont (continue) to educate res on benefits of protein and wound healing. Cont to monitor for changes in intake/appetite and for weight trend. On 7/9/24 at 2:01 PM, an interview was conducted with Wound Care Nurse (WCN)/Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) P regarding Resident #46's pressure injury. The WCN the origination of the DTI (deep tissue injury) was on 4/26/24 at the left medial heel area, was a dark discoloration, formed a blister, the blistered area came off revealed a pink area flush with the skin and healing. The WCN was asked if the wound was facility acquired and stated, Yes that is correct. The WCN indicated they had investigated the cause and determined it might have been caused by the foot pedals on the wheelchair, had Restorative Therapy assess the wheelchair foot pedals and placed padding on the foot pedal. The WCN indicated the Resident refused to wear anything but the grip slipper/socks, refused shoes. They started a pressure relieving boot worn at night/while in bed. When asked about nutrition evaluation, the WCN was unable to find an evaluation that was timely after the Resident had developed the pressure injury. When asked if the Dietitian had been notified of the wound, the WCN indicated that all resident wounds were reviewed weekly by the IDT (interdisciplinary team) that would include the Dietitian. On 7/9/24 at 2:29 PM, an interview was conducted with the Dietitian Q regarding nutritional evaluation after Resident #46 developed the pressure injury. The Dietitian indicated the Resident had a good appetite and was taking protein Jello which the Resident had taken before but had been switched to a high protein snack due to diabetes, they went back to the protein Jello because of the wound and the prevalence of acceptance of the Jello by the Resident. When asked when she was contacted about Resident #46's facility acquired pressure injury, the Dietitian reported she did not have record of contact. When asked if she attended the IDT meetings where wounds were discussed, the Dietitian indicated she did attend. The Dietitian indicated she had seen the Resident closest to the development of the wound on 5/24/24 and stated, Typically I see them as soon as I know about it. When asked how staff contact the Dietitian, they reported by Teams, messaging, memo, and IDT. The WCN reported that the weekly IDT was a newer process they have been trying but did not indicate when the meetings had started. When asked if approximately a month after the development of the wound for a nutrition evaluation was appropriate, the Dietitian stated, Usually I would see them right away. On 7/10/24 at 9:51 AM, an observation was made of Resident #46 lying prone in bed. Wound Care Nurse P was observed doing a dressing change to Resident #46's injury to the heel area. The dressing was removed, area cleansed. The wound was pinkened and the WCN indicated it was healing well. The WCN applied the new dressing, followed hand hygiene, enhanced barrier precautions and insured comfort of the Resident. The Resident was asked to observe the other heel, consented, and the WCN removed the Resident's gripper sock with skin intact to heel area. A review of the facility document titled Pressure Ulcer Protocol and Standing Orders, revealed, Return to ADON once initiated within in 72 hours. ***Complete with all new suspected pressure injuries*** . Intervention: . Nutrition Risk Assessment - 1 x(times)/(per)week . Notify Registered Dietitian . A review of facility policy titled, Pressure Injury Prevention and Management, revised/reviewed 2/14/24, revealed, Policy: The (Facility name) is omitted to the prevention of avoidable pressure injuries, unless clinically unavoidable, and to provide treatment and services to heal the pressure ulcer/injury, prevent infection and the development of additional pressure ulcers/injuries . g. Nursing refers residents at risk for pressure injury development or residents with existing wounds to the Registered Dietician to review nutritional requirements for wound healing .
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

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 that Resident #58 had oxygen available in the p...

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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 that Resident #58 had oxygen available in the portable oxygen tank; properly store distilled water for a CPAP machine for a resident in room [ROOM NUMBER]-2; and remove/clean a CPAP machine for Resident #70, of four residents reviewed for respiratory care, resulting in the potential for infection, respiratory illness, low oxygenation, and shortness of breath. Findings include: Resident #58: A review of Resident #58's medical record revealed an admission into the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease, and anxiety disorder. A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment revealed the Resident had moderately impaired cognition and needed moderate assistance with bathing, upper body dressing, and toileting. A review of Resident #58 revealed an order for oxygen, Apply oxygen (per nasal cannula) to maintain O2 sat > or equal to 90%, dated 1/22/23. The document received from the facility dated 6/10/24 to 7/9/24, revealed the Resident used 2 liters of Oxygen for 8 hours each 8-hour shift documented, average total of 24 hours a day. On 7/8/24 at 2:22 PM, an observation was made of Resident #58 in her wheelchair in her room and propelling herself around in the room. The Resident had oxygen nasal cannula tubing on that was connected to an oxygen tank that hung on the back of her wheelchair. The oxygen tank was on the red and indicated it was out of oxygen. The Resident was asked questions and could answer simple questions. The Resident was asked if she could feel if she was getting any oxygen flow through the nasal cannula. The Resident moved the nasal cannula around and indicated she did not think it was flowing. There was no sound noted when the resident adjusted the nasal cannula. The Resident was asked how long she had been out of oxygen but was unsure. CNA (certified nursing assistant) T was summoned to Resident #58's room to check the Resident's oxygen tank. The CNA indicated that the tank was on red and would get another tank. Nurse U was summoned to the Resident's room and was asked to monitor the Resident's oxygen saturation (O2 sat) that showed the O2 sat was 94% to 92%. The Resident was asked if she felt short of breath but denied shortness of breath. The CNA was asked about ensuring the Resident had enough oxygen in the tank and reported she recently started the shift and had not been in to check on the Resident. On 7/10/24 at 11:19 AM, an interview was conducted with Unit Manager, Nurse R regarding Resident #58 oxygen tank in the red and no flow of oxygen. When asked how often the Resident used the oxygen, the Nurse reported, she wears it all the time, when she was out of the room, she used the portable oxygen tanks and when in the room, she was put on wall oxygen. The Nurse reported that when the tanks were low or empty, the nurse will switch it out and reported that when it was getting low they should check it more frequently. Resident #70 A review of Resident #70's medical record revealed an admission into the facility on 6/3/24 with diagnoses that included dementia, insomnia and sleep apnea. A review of the MDS revealed the Resident had severely impaired cognition. On 7/8/24 at 12:01 PM, an observation was made of Resident #70's room with a CPAP machine on the bedside table. There was a gallon jug of distilled water on the table that was opened, partially used and not dated with an open date. The CPAP machine had a chamber that was partially filled with water and the Resident had a nasal mask. The chamber had liquid in it and was not cleaned out and set to dry. On 7/10/24 at 9:49 AM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON) regarding the dating of the distilled water for CPAP/BiPAP machines when opened. When asked if the distilled water should be dated upon opening, the DON stated, Yes, I believe they should be dating those when they open them. On 7/10/24 at 10:27 AM, an interview was conducted with Unit Manager, Nurse R regarding storage and dating of distilled water used for CPAP or BiPAP machines. An observation was made of distilled water in room [ROOM NUMBER]-2, opened and partially used. When asked about dating the distilled water when opened, the Unit Manager stated, Yes they should be dating them. An observation was made of Resident room [ROOM NUMBER]-2, of the distilled water for the CPAP or BiPAP machine stored on the floor between a chair and the bedside table. The distilled water was opened, partially used and had a date of when it was opened. The Unit Manager indicated the distilled water was not to be stored on the floor and reported the Resident would put it on the floor herself. The water chamber on the machine had water inside. The Unit Manager was asked about letting the chamber dry and reported that Nursing staff were to empty them out daily and let them dry. A review of orders in the medical record, with the Unit Manager, revealed a lack of orders or documentation of drying the chamber daily. The policy for CPAP and BiPAP machines was requested. On 7/10/24 at 11:15 AM, an observation was made with Unit Manager, Nurse R of Resident #70 room. There was no CPAP machine on the bedside table and the equipment had been removed. When asked about the CPAP machine and if Resident #70 had a CPAP, the Unit Manager reported the Resident had been refusing the CPAP and it was discontinued. A review of Resident #70's medical record by the Unit Manager revealed the CPAP had been discontinued on 6/21/24. The observation of the CPAP machine with the water chamber partially filled and the distilled water not dated with an open date was reviewed with the Unit Manager. On 7/10/24 at 3:26 PM, an interview was conducted with the DON regarding storage of the CPAP machines. The DON reported the chamber is filled daily, my assumption is that it would be emptied daily and stated, If you clean the mask daily, then I would think you would clean the chamber as well. The DON reported that the facility policy did not indicate the distilled water needed to be dated. The DON indicated that the Resident in room [ROOM NUMBER]-2 had a stool where the distilled water was to be stored to keep it off the floor and the Resident had removed the water from the bedside table to the floor and that education was provided to the Resident. The CPAP/BiPAP policy had been requested but was not received by the facility.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Antibiotic Stewardship (Tag F0881)

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 follow standards of practice for laboratory testing and antibiotic u...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to follow standards of practice for laboratory testing and antibiotic use for one resident (Resident #25) of 4 residents reviewed for antibiotic use, resulting in Resident #25 receiving antibiotic treatment without appropriate laboratory tests to determine if the resident had a urinary tract infection and if the antibiotic was appropriate. Findings Include: Resident #25: Urinary Catheter or UTI A record review of the Face sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #25 indicated admission to the facility on 4/24/2020 with diagnoses: Alzheimer's dementia, diabetes, depression, peripheral vascular disease, heart disease, hypertension and a history of urinary tract infection/UTI. The MDS assessment dated [DATE] indicated the resident had severe cognitive loss and needed assistance with all care. On 7/08/24 at 11:31 AM, during a tour of the facility, Resident #25 was observed sitting in a chair in her room. She was confused and didn't answer questions. On 7/8/2024 at 12:25 PM, the Infection Prevention and Control/IPC Nurse C was interviewed about Resident #25. She said the resident had recently been treated with an antibiotic for a urinary tract infection. When asked if she had a copy of the laboratory reports: urinalysis and culture and sensitivity C&S) (used to identify a urinary tract infection and determine what the organism causing the infection was and what antibiotics were most effective to treat it), she said she would need to look it up. A review of the physician orders identified the following: Bactrim (antibiotic) 400 mg-80 mg tablet, 1 tablet twice a day for 10 days. On 7/8/2024 at 4:00 PM, the Director of Nursing provided a document titled, Risk Versus Benefit Dictation Needed, for Resident #25. It revealed the following: Type of Infection: UTI; Antibiotic initiated 400-80mg PO (by mouth) twice a day x 10 days; Date Antibiotic was initiated: 6/19/2024. Signs and Symptoms Present: Positive UA (urinalysis), increased yelling/behaviors. There was a section on the document for Diagnostics Ordered and Performed and it was blank; this included the headings for UA, Urine C&S and other. The form had a category for Rationale for Not Meeting Criteria for Infection and it revealed, No culture result/culture insufficient, no leukocytosis. There was no further explanation. The form was signed by the IPC Nurse C on 6/25/2024. The IPC Nurse had attached a sticky note to the form, but did not provide any laboratory results for the urinalysis or C&S. On 7/10/24 at 1:04 PM, Clinical Coordinator G was interviewed about Resident #25's antibiotic treatment. She provided copies of 3 urinalysis results for Resident #25: 6/19/2024, 6/22/2024 and 7/5/2024. The 6/19/2024 and 6/22/2024 urinalysis each showed positive epithelial cells of 5-10. The reference range identified none should be seen; this indicated potential contamination of the specimens. There were no C&S reports identifying an infectious organism or antibiotic sensitivity. Nurse G said she had contacted the Lab when they did not receive the C&S and she said the Lab told her they did not run the cultures. She said she was told after the 6/19/24 urinalysis to run another urinalysis but she did not know why. The 2nd urinalysis also showed 5-10 epithelial cells. She said Bactrim was ordered for the resident x 10 days without knowing if it would be effective. The last provider note was dated 6/2/2024 and did not include mention of signs and symptoms of a UTI for Resident #25. A review of a Bladder Management Care Plan for Resident #25 mentioned urinary tract infections but it had not been updated since 8/12/2022 and did not reference the resident's recent treatment with an antibiotic. A review of the facility policy titled, Antibiotic Stewardship Program, date implemented 3/10/2020 revealed, It is the policy of this facility to implement an Antibiotic Stewardship Program as part of the facility's overall infection prevention and control program. The purpose of this program is to optimize the treatment of infections while reducing the adverse events associated with antibiotic use . the Infection Preventionist, with oversight from the Director of Nursing, serves as the leader of the Antibiotic Stewardship Program . Medical Director serves as the primary medical point of contact for the program and serves as a liaison between the facility and other medical staff members . Nursing staff shall assess residents who are suspected to have an infection . Laboratory testing shall be in accordance with current standards of practice .
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0883 (Tag F0883)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide one resident (Resident #74) their 2023/2024 influenza vaccine, resulting in the likelihood of influenza contraction, hospitalizatio...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide one resident (Resident #74) their 2023/2024 influenza vaccine, resulting in the likelihood of influenza contraction, hospitalization and/or death. Findings include: Resident #74: On 7/10/24, at 11:00 AM, a record review of Resident #74's immunizations revealed no influenza vaccine administration documentation. The facility was asked to provide proof of influenza vaccine documentation. A record review of Resident #74's Immunization Consent Form revealed Resident #74 gave permission for Influenza with their signature and a date of 5-13-24. On 7/10/24, at 2:27 PM, the DON offered that Resident #74 admitted with a gastrointestinal infection and was on antibiotics on and off. The DON offered that Resident #74 wasn't healthy enough to get the flu vaccine and then once they were it was passed the window to get the flu vaccine. On 7/10/24, at 3:35 PM, a record review along with the DON and the IC Nurse C of Resident 74's immunization list revealed that they received VACCINE ADMINSTERED . Sars-CoV-2 (Moderna Booster) Spikevax . Date Administered . 05/31/2024 . There was no documentation that Resident #74 received an influenza vaccine for the 2023/2024 flu season. The DON was asked if Resident #74 was healthy enough to get the COVID booster then why they weren't offered the flu vaccine and the DON again offered that they are not allowed to give flu vaccine after March 31st and the DON was asked to explain. The DON offered that the medical director doesn't allow flu vaccine administration after that. The DON was alerted that the flu vaccine doesn't expire until June 30th each year and flu still is contracted throughout spring, and what was the Medical Director's reasoning, and the DON was unsure. The DON was asked if they follow the CDC guidelines and the DON stated, yes. The DON was asked to provide documentation from CDC that states do not give flu vaccine after March 31st. The DON entered into CDC.gov and could not find any documentation that alerted long-term care facilities to not give flu vaccine after March 31st.
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

Resident Rights (Tag F0550)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were treated in a dignified manner for a Confidential Group of residents, from a group of 28 residents review...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were treated in a dignified manner for a Confidential Group of residents, from a group of 28 residents reviewed for dignity, resulting in residents having soiled briefs due to call lights not being answered timely, a lack of a functional outdoor patio, and no opportunity to spend their Bingo winnings due to a closed Bingo store. Findings Include: FACILITY On 7/09/24 at 2:03 PM, during a meeting with a Confidential Group of Residents, several residents on the 2nd and 3rd floors said on the 3rd shift (night shift), their call lights were not being answered timely. They said staff members would come in to answer the call light, but would turn off the call light, sometimes they would ask them what they needed and sometimes they would not, the staff would leave the room and usually not come back in to help them. Three residents said there were occasions when the staff member did not come back to assist them to the bathroom and the residents soiled themselves. The residents said they don't understand why the call lights are not answered because, if it rings for too long, the signal is sent to a supervisor. They said sometimes it takes 1 hour for someone to come in to answer the call light. During the interview on 7/9/2024 at 2:03 PM, the Confidential Group of Residents voiced concerns that the Bingo store was closed and removed. They said many residents like to play Bingo and when they won, they could use their winnings to shop at a store that was set up in the facility that had a variety of items for them to buy. The residents said the facility was going to use the area housing the Bingo store for something else, and said they would find a new location for a Bingo store for them. The residents said it had been several months and there was no solution. The residents said this was a hardship for them because the store had many items that they felt they needed and wanted to buy. On 7/9/2024 at 2:20 PM, during the interview with the Confidential Group of Residents, they said they were upset and discouraged because it was now July and the outdoor patio had not been cleaned and the table and chairs were not set up for use. They said they had a garden out there, but there was no nozzle on the hose to water the plants- tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers that they had planted. They said they could not have visitors on the patio because it was not presentable. The residents said they were very concerned, because they were supposed to have a scheduled activity outside on the patio Thursday or Friday of that week and the patio was not ready. The resident's said they felt disrespected because if it was someone's home patio, they would have cleaned it up in the Spring and now it was Summer and still not done. On 7/10/2024 at 9:45 AM, during a tour of the outdoor patio, it was observed that the tables and chairs were all clustered together near the building, except for one table with two chairs around it. The patio was large with enough space to accommodate many people. The resident's plants were observed, and the hose was laying on the ground in the middle of the patio near the plants. On 7/10/2024 at 2:30 PM, the Administrator was interviewed about the Confidential Group of Resident's concerns. She said she was not aware of their concerns about the call lights not being answered timely on the night shift. However, the Administrator said she was aware of the Bingo store being taken down. She said the facility was planning to reopen it somewhere else in the building, on July 23, 2024. Discussed with the Administrator that this meant a lot to the residents and they were not aware of a date to open the Bingo store, or why it was taking so long. They really enjoyed Bingo and spending their Bingo winnings in the Bingo store. During the interview with the Administrator on 7/10/2024 at 2:30 PM, she was asked about the outdoor patio, she said the plan was to set up the patio, but it had not been set up because a storm was coming in. Reviewed with the Administrator that it was now July, and the facility had several months to prepare the patio for resident and visitor use and had not done so. She said she was going to meet with the maintenance department and develop a plan to have the patio ready. A review of the document by the Consumer Voice, Washington DC, Nursing Home Resident's Rights, provided the following: Residents of nursing homes have right that are guaranteed by the federal Nursing Home Reform Law. The law requires nursing homes to promote and protect the rights of each resident and stresses individual dignity and self-determination . Right to a Dignified Existence: Be treated with consideration, respect, and dignity, recognizing each resident's individuality . Quality of life is maintained or improved . A homelike environment .
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

Deficiency F0565 (Tag F0565)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Resident #28 (R28): On 07/08/24 at 11:45 AM, an interview was conducted with R28. R28 stated that they have some issues with the activity program. R28 stated that they used to have a bingo store and w...

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Resident #28 (R28): On 07/08/24 at 11:45 AM, an interview was conducted with R28. R28 stated that they have some issues with the activity program. R28 stated that they used to have a bingo store and when you won a game of bingo you would get points. R28 stated you can redeem those points for goodies such as snacks, clothes or toiletries. R28 stated the facility closed the store about 6 months ago and have not reopened it yet, they were told the facility was doing construction in the room for staff. R28 said the store is still not open and that the residents of the building really look forward to playing bingo and going to the store. This surveyor then asked R28 if there were any other concerns they wanted addressed. R28 said that the outdoor patio area used to be lovely with lots of tables, umbrellas and a fountain that was running. R28 stated the fountain isn't set up, there are no umbrellas, the tables are dirty and the whole area is a disaster. This surveyor asked R28 if they had been on the patio at all this spring or summer and they said no. R28 said you only get so many months of nice weather in Michigan, it's a shame we can't go out there. R28 thanked this surveyor for their time and for looking into the concern. On 07/08/24 at 12:00 PM, an observation revealed the patio area had a fountain that was not functioning, no umbrellas, no cushions and all of the chairs and tables were pushed up against the building. On 07/09/24 at 01:56 PM, an interview was conducted with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA). The NHA was asked when the bingo store closed. The NHA stated the bingo store closed in April 2024 for remodeling. The NHA was asked when the store is going to reopen? The NHA stated they remodeled the bingo store area to become an area for staff and that the new store would be in a different location and opening on July 23, 2024. On 07/09/24 at 01:59 PM, the NHA was asked about the outdoor patio area and why it was not being utilized. The NHA stated that R28 brought the concern to them last week and the NHA told the maintenance department to get new umbrellas and new cushions for the area. Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to effectively act upon repeated concerns from the facility's Resident Council and one resident (Resident #28) of 28 residents reviewed, resulting in resident frustration and anger that their concerns were not being addressed for 1) Call lights not being answered, 2) Food preferences and cold food, 3) The inability to entertain on the outdoor patio and 4) Removal of the Bingo store. Findings Include: FACILITY Resident Council On 7/09/24 at 2:03 PM, during a meeting with 18 members of the Resident Council, they said they were upset because their concerns were not being addressed. They said they bring their issues and concerns to the Resident Council meetings each month, but they do not feel anyone is listening or trying to resolve their issues. A review of the Resident Council meeting minutes, approved for review by the Resident Council President, identified the following: January 30, 2024 with 18 residents in attendance: Residents voiced they would like a staff member to stay with them on the independent side of the dining room during meals to help them if they needed it. February 27, 2024 with 15 residents in attendance: Residents voiced concerns that staff were not coming back when they said they would/call lights. The Registered Dietitian attended and reviewed an Always Available menu that the residents could order from and it would start soon. March 26, 2024 with 11 residents in attendance: Residents would like food to stay longer on the floor in case the wanted seconds; April 29, 2024 with 20 residents in attendance: Residents voiced concerns about room temperatures at night; When will the Bingo store open and where will it be. May 28, 2024 with 17 residents in attendance: Residents voiced concerns about dinner not being as good as breakfast or lunch and vegetable concerns; When will the Bingo store open and where will it be located- The Activity Director said she would open the Bingo store the next week ( week of June 3-June 7th, 2024. This did not happen.) June 25, 2024 with 13 residents in attendance: Residents voiced concerns that the kitchen was closing at times, in the evening before everyone received their meals; dinner meals were not as good as breakfast and lunch; they wanted to know when the Bingo store was opening and where it will be located. The Activity Director said she would open it the following week in the Activity room (week of July 22-26, 2024: this did not happen- note dated 7/3/2024 said it would open 7/23/2024). The Resident Counsel was interviewed on 7/9/2024 at 2:03:PM. Several of the residents on the 2nd and 3rd floors said on the 3rd shift (night shift), their call lights were not being answered timely. They said staff members would come in to answer the call light, but would turn off the call light, sometimes they would ask them what they needed and sometimes they would not, the staff would leave the room and usually not come back in to help them. Three residents said there were occasions when the staff member did not come back to assist them to the bathroom and the residents soiled themselves. The residents said they don't understand why the call lights are not answered because, if it rings for too long, the signal is sent to a supervisor. They said sometimes it takes 1 hour for someone to come in to answer the call light. During the meeting with the Resident Council on 7/9/2024 at 2:10 PM, the resident voiced concerns about the Meals: Breakfast usually pretty good, lunch fair to good, supper is a different cook, sometimes good sometimes not; Alternate list for meals did not happen; you cannot have a hamburger at any time unless they know around lunch time for supper or the night before same with chef salad. Gluten diet accommodated to a certain point, not enough choices. Mushy vegetables at times; food cold sometimes; Sunday morning cheese omelet cold, dry, and the cheese was not melted. The resident said they had a Food council once or twice and a suggestion box was placed on the dining room wall. Not everyone can use it. Residents said sometimes they were not served a food item that was on the menu, but other residents would receive it. They said that week they were told there were no more sugar cookies and some residents did not receive one while other residents did. They said this had happened in the past also and they were very upset that some residents received the food they were supposed to receive and others went without. Someone from the Dietary department attends the Resident Council meetings. They do not seem to address the concerns. During the interview on 7/9/2024 at 2:03 PM, the Confidential Group of Residents voiced concerns that the Bingo store was closed and removed. They said many residents like to play Bingo and when they won, they could use their winnings to shop at a store that was set up in the facility that had a variety of items for them to buy. The residents said the facility was going to use the area housing the Bingo store for something else, and said they would find a new location for a Bingo store for them. The residents said it had been several months and there was no solution. The residents said this was a hardship for them because the store had many items that they felt they needed and wanted to buy. On 7/9/2024 at 2:20 PM, during the interview with the Confidential Group of Residents, they said they were upset and discouraged because it was now July and the outdoor patio had not been cleaned and the table and chairs were not set up for use. They said they had a garden out there, but there was no nozzle on the hose to water the plants- tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers that they had planted. They said they could not have visitors on the patio because it was not presentable. The residents said they were very concerned, because they were supposed to have a scheduled activity outside on the patio Thursday or Friday of that week and the patio was not ready. The resident's said they felt disrespected because if it was someone's home patio, they would have cleaned it up in the Spring and now it was Summer and still not done. On 7/09/24 at 2:58 PM, the Activities Director L was interviewed. She said she was new in her role and started about 3 weeks prior. She said she had attended one Resident Council meeting on 6/25/24. She said she was aware of the resident's food and Bingo store concerns. She said she wasn't sure about the food concerns, but she was aware of the Resident's being upset about the Bingo store. She said there had been discussion about setting up the store, but it hadn't been done yet. During the interview, the Activities Director L was also asked about the resident's food concerns, she said she had heard about some of their concerns, but was not aware what was being done for them. She was asked if the resident's concerns identified in the Resident Council meetings were being addressed. The Activities Director said the concerns were to be placed on a form Council Concern/Recommendation Form that was then forwarded to the appropriate Manager for a response and then they returned the form to activities with the action they identified to fix the issue. The Activities Director was asked if she had copies of the forms addressing the residents' issues. She said she had the forms. Copies of the forms was requested at that time. One Council Concern/Recommendation Form was received; it was dated 5/10/2024 and provided: To: Dietary Manager (A), Concern: Residents are concerned about meal temps being cold. Please return to the Council by: Date 5/10/24, Name: (Activities Director); Staff Response: (Dietary Manager) reminded staff on temping meals and following temp logs. Educated staff at huddles. The Staff Signature, Date and Implementation Dates were all blank. On 7/10/2024 at 9:45 AM, during a tour of the outdoor patio, it was observed that the tables and chairs were all clustered together near the building, except for one table with two chairs around it. The patio was large with enough space to accommodate many people. The resident's plants were observed, and the hose was laying on the ground in the middle of the patio near the plants. On 7/10/24 at 9:53 AM, Dietary Manager A was interviewed about the residents' concerns that were being mentioned in 4 of the last 6 Resident Council meetings related to cold food, quality of the food, especially the evening dinner meal, assistance with meals and food preferences. The Dietary Manager said he had heard these concerns in the past, but didn't think it was still an issue. Reviewed with the Dietary Manager that the residents were upset about this at the Resident Council meeting on 7/9/2024 and said this was still happening. The Dietary Manager was asked about Resident specific dietary needs such as a Gluten free diet. He said there was only resident with a gluten free diet and he said he had never met with the resident 1:1 to see what she would she would like. He said the cakes the facility makes are not gluten free, but they have an Oreo type cookie. He said he did not know what the resident liked. When asked about residents not receiving menu items because the resident is told the facility ran out, he said sometimes a floor didn't have a food item, but they could try to get it from the kitchen or another floor. He said he had not seen a grievance form related to food, and he started at the facility in February 2024. When reviewing the residents' concern about the evening meal, he said he was aware, but said no intervention was enacted to correct this. On 7/10/2024 at 2:30 PM, the Administrator was interviewed about the Confidential Group of Resident's concerns. She said she was not aware of their concerns about the call lights not being answered timely on the night shift. However, the Administrator said she was aware of the Bingo store being taken down. She said the facility was planning to reopen it on July 23rd, somewhere else in the building. Discussed with the Administrator that this meant a lot to the residents. They really enjoyed Bingo and spending their Bingo winnings in the Bingo store. The residents said they had been told several previous times that the Bingo store would open and it did not. During the interview with the Administrator on 7/10/2024 at 2:30 PM, she was asked about the outdoor patio, she said the plan was to set up the patio, but it had not been set up because a storm was coming in. Reviewed with the Administrator that it was now July, and the facility had several months to prepare the patio for resident and visitor use and had not done so. She said she was going to meet with the maintenance department and develop a plan to have the patio ready. The Administrator was asked about the residents' concerns with food and she said the Dietary department was trying to work on the issues and would continue to try and find a solution, A review of the facilities policies identified the following: Activities, date implemented 1/9/2023 and revised 1/16/2024, It is the policy of this facility to provide an ongoing program to support residents in their choices of activities based on their comprehensive assessment, care plan, and preferences . Call lights: Accessibility and Timely Response, date implemented 04/2023 and revised 03/2024, The purpose of this policy is to assure the (facility) is adequately equipped with a call light at each residents' bedside, toilet, and bathing facility to allow residents to call for assistance. Call lights will directly relay to a staff member or centralized location to ensure appropriate response . All staff members who see or hear an activated call light are responsible for responding. If the staff member cannot provide what the resident desires, the appropriate personnel should be notified . Accommodation of Food Needs, issues 5/1/2019, revised 5/3/23 and reviewed 7/10/2024, Reasonable accommodations will be made by the culinary Department to those patients/residents with food preferences . Dietary Department Objectives, issues 5/1/2019, reviewed 11/1/22, The purpose and scope of the Dietary Department is to provide a program that meets the nutritional needs of all residents/patients . Consideration is given to the patients' physical, psychological and social needs. Recognition is also given to the patient's individual eating habits . Procurement and production of food products is to be carried out to ensure the patient a sufficient quantity of wholesome and nourishing food of acceptable variety and quality . Resident and Family Grievances, date implemented 05/2008 and date reviewed/revised 2/29/24, It is the policy of this facility to support each resident's and personal representative's right to voice grievances, . without discrimination, reprisal or fear of discrimination or reprisal . Prompt efforts to resolve include facility acknowledgment of a complaint/grievance and actively working toward resolution of that complaint/grievance .
CONCERN (F) 📢 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

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen resulting in an increased potential for cross contamination of food and foodborne ...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen resulting in an increased potential for cross contamination of food and foodborne illness, potentially affecting the facility's total census of 85 residents who receive meal services. Findings include: 1. On 7/8/24 at 11:02 AM, the floor in the walk in freezer was observed soiled and with visible debris on its surfaces. On 7/8/24 at 11:04 AM, a plastic container labeled as ground ham, and a bag of gluten free bread were observed on the floor underneath the wire rack shelving. Upon observation the surveyor inquired with Dietary Manager, staff A, on if they thought these areas were being cleaned timely and sufficiently to which they replied, yes, but our stock person comes in on Tuesdays and Fridays. They help with the cleaning and organizing. On 7/8/24 at 11:09 AM, broken eggshells and a container of heavy whipping cream were observed on the flooring in the walk in cooler. At this time the surveyor inquired with staff A on if they thought the flooring was being cleaned as needed throughout the day to which they replied, usually, it looks like they just mopped in here. I'm not sure why it is like this. On 7/8/24 at 11:12 AM, a heavy accumulation of ice buildup was observed on the exposed refrigerant lines in the walk-in cooler. At this time the surveyor inquired with staff A on if they were aware of the ice buildup in the refrigerator to which they replied, no, I can talk to maintenance about this. I would expect to see that in the freezer, but not here. On 7/8/24 at 11:15 AM, the surveyor requested a copy of the kitchen's cleaning policy to review. On 7/8/24 at 12:24 PM, during a dietary tour of the second floors kitchenette the surveyor observed a container of liquid butter stored in an upper cabinet with a heavy coating of liquid butter on the exterior of the container and on the base and the sides of the cabinet. At this time the surveyor inquired with staff A on if they were aware of the current state of the cabinetry to which they stated, no, I'm not sure why this in a container to brush it on, it's supposed to be in a squeeze bottle. On 7/9/24 at 8:47 AM, the floor in the walk in freezer was again observed soiled and with visible debris on its surfaces. On 7/9/24 at 10:18 AM, record review of a document titled, cleaning checklist kitchen week of 7/1 revealed a partially filled out cleaning schedule documenting the daily cleaning tasks required to be completed by staff. Upon review the surveyor inquired with staff A on the current state of the document to which they stated, it's a work in progress document. We are still trying to find the right fit. Review of 2017 U.S. Public Health Service Food Code, Chapter 4-601.11, Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, directs that: (A) Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. 2. On 7/8/24 at 12:14 PM, during a dietary tour of the third floors kitchenette the surveyor asked the Dietary Manager, staff A, how the facility cleans and sanitizes work surfaces in this area to which they stated, we have our red bucket that has our sanitizer. At this time the surveyor asked staff A if they could test a sanitizing bucket to verify its concentration to which they replied, yes. On 7/8/24 at 12:16 PM, testing of the sanitizer concentration by staff A via a test strip, and comparing its color to the test strip packaging revealed a concentration of zero. At this time a temperature taken by staff A of the chemical solution revealed a reading of 51 degrees F. Upon observation staff A stated, This might be from this morning, I'll call down to the kitchen and have them remake it now. On 7/9/24 at 9:34 AM, record review of the chemical container underneath the 3-compartment sink by the surveyor and staff A revealed the expectation to maintain the sanitizer at a concentration of 200ppm-400ppm and at a temperature of 75 degrees F. At this time the surveyor inquired with staff A on how the facility plan to achieve this result to which they stated, we change them out every four hours or as needed. Review of 2017 U.S. Public Health Service Food Code, Chapter 7-204.11 Sanitizers, Criteria, directs that: Chemical SANITIZERS, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to FOOD-CONTACT SURFACEs shall: (A) Meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions)P 3. On 7/8/24 at 12:38 PM, the surveyor observed a half gallon of milk resting in a half filled tray of ice cubes in the third floors dining room. At this time the surveyor asked staff A, if they could take a temperature of the remaining portion of milk from the days lunch service to which they stated, yes. On 7/8/24 at 12:41 PM, temperature verification from staff A's thermometer probe revealed a temperature of 53 degrees F. At this time the surveyor inquired with staff A on what they would normally do when identifying a potentially hazardous food product at a temperature such as this, they replied, throw it out. On 7/8/24 at 12:42 PM, upon observation the Regional Dietary Supervisor, staff B, stated, we can order some personal containers of milk to help them stay cold. Review of 2017 U.S. Public Health Service Food Code, Chapter 3-501.16, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding directs that: (A) Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under §3-501.19, and except as specified under (B) and in (C ) of this section, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be maintained: (2) At 5ºC (41ºF) or less.
CONCERN (F)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure 1) Resident and employee illness surveillance a...

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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 1) Resident and employee illness surveillance and monitoring, 2) Perform hand hygiene and don personal protection equipment (PPE) prior to entering a transmission-based precautions room, 3) Supply the staff with a trash receptacle for a transmission-based precautions room, and 4) Ensure that a urinary catheter bag was off the floor for one resident (Resident #20), resulting in the likelihood of contamination and spread of illnesses. Findings include. On 7/09/24, at 2:14 PM, an observation of CNA D who entered room [ROOM NUMBER] without performing hand hygiene, donned gloves but no gown or mask. The door to room [ROOM NUMBER] hand a contact isolation sign attached to an isolation caddy that housed gowns, masks and gloves. There was an additional sign posted on the door that stated contact and droplet isolation. CNA E walked to doorway and asked CNA D, do we need to and CNA D interrupted and stated, no, that's for bed 1 (Resident #42). CNA E entered the room without performing hand hygiene or donning PPE. Shortly after, CNA E exited the room and was asked if they needed to wear PPE prior to entering the room and CNA E stated, that's why I questioned it. On 7/09/24 2:20 PM, Surveyor entered room [ROOM NUMBER], CNA D was in the bathroom with only gloves on caring for the resident in bed 2. CNA D was asked if they planned to care for Resident #42 and CNA D stated, shortly. CNA E re-entered the room without performing hand hygiene nor donning PPE, placed a container of disinfectant wipes on top of the dresser and offered to CNA D be sure to wipe down the toilet. Upon exit of room [ROOM NUMBER], there was no trash can to discard the worn PPE and CNA D pulled the trash can from the bathroom and slid it near the doorway. On 7/09/24, at 2:45 PM, an observation of a staff member who entered room [ROOM NUMBER] to offer fresh fluids. The Staff member did not don any PPE prior to entering the room. On 7/10/24, at 1:09 PM, During infection control task along with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Infection Control (IC) Nurse C, a record review was conducted of the ongoing infection control line listing. There was no mapping noted of infections. IC Nurse C was asked for documentation for employee illnesses and who monitors that and IC Nurse C offered that there were yellow call-in slips that were housed in a box. A stack of yellow call-in slips was provided for review that were paper clipped together with the corresponding months attached for April, May and June. A review of the June call-in slips resulted examples of . fmla . personal . took family to doctor . vomiting . The DON offered that they get all the call-in slips and they go through them, post the call-in shift to get it covered. IC Nurse C was asked if they follow-up with the employees who call off for illnesses and IC Nurse C stated, they review them for trends. On 7/10/24, at 2:23 PM, a review of the July, 24 resident infection line listing along with IC Nurse C was conducted in the DON's office. IC Nurse C was asked what type of transmission-based isolation Resident #42 required and IC Nurse C stated, contact isolation do to shingles. IC Nurse C was asked if the sign was on the door was the entire room on contact precautions and IC Nurse C stated, no just bed 1. IC Nurse C was asked if the bathroom inside room [ROOM NUMBER] was in contact precautions and IC Nurse C stated, no all bed 1 cares are at the bedside. IC Nurse C and the DON were both asked were they sure Resident #42 didn't use the bathroom and the DON clarified that yes, (Resident #42) does get up and use the bathroom. The DON offered that they use Direct contact precautions and are to only use PPE when changing linens or caring for the infected area. A record review of the contact isolation sign along with IC Nurse C revealed, CONTACT PRECAUTIONS EVERYONE MUST: Clean their hands, including before entering and when leaving the room. PROVIDERS AND STAFF MUST ALSO: Put on gloves before room entry. Discard gloves before room exit. Put on gown before room entry. Discard gown before room exit. Do not wear the same gown and gloves for the care of more than one person . On 7/10/24, at 2:43 PM, The DON and IC Nurse C were asked to clarify that the facility did or did not have an employee illness line list or tracking system and The DON offered that they did have employee illness line list during Covid and they do review the call-in slips. IC Nurse C and the DON were asked how they could ensure if vomiting was noted in employees and how they would related that to an outbreak in residents for example and the DON offered we review the resident's line list and if we noted two or more of the same illnesses for example e-coli we would go to the floor and do education. The DON offered that they do get emails from the scheduler for call-ins and does follow up although no documentation was provided. No documentation was offered in relation to employee illness tracking or an employee illness line list. On 7/10/24, at 3:26 PM, further interview with the IC Nurse C and the DON regarding the clarification of Direct contact precautions and that the CONTACT isolation sign hanging on door 320 did not explain Direct contact and how the staff dispose of PPE upon exit of an isolation room and the DON offered that they do educate on the need for PPE for Direct contact with the infection verbally and that there is a rolling cart near the doorway for disposal of linens and PPE/trash. The DON was alerted there was no cart for room [ROOM NUMBER]. The facility was asked to provide any further documentation of illness tracking and the most recent surveillance mapping for resident illnesses. A record review of the most recent mapping for resident illnesses was from September 2023 and the most recent employee illness tracking document was from November 2023 and was for Covid. Dining Observation On 7/08/24 at 12:00 PM in the 300 floor dining room, Certified Nursing Assistant K was observed helping a resident straighten her sock onto the residents foot, and pull it up. She did not perform hand hygiene after pulling up the resident's sock. Then the nursing assistant helped the resident with her cover up, and rearranged the items on the table, then left the tale and went to the hand sanitizer on the wall and performed hand hygiene. Resident #20 A record review of the Face sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment indicated Resident #20 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted from the hospital on 4/8/2024 with diagnoses: with acute respiratory failure, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, morbid obesity, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, chronic pain, depression, dementia, arthritis, urinary retention, urinary catheter, hepatitis C, neuropathy, and peripheral vascular disease. The MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had full cognitive abilities with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15/15 and needed assistance with all care. On 7/08/24 at 2:12 PM, during a tour of the facility, Resident #20 was observed lying in bed, reading a book. A urinary catheter bag was sitting on the floor; it was not hanging from the side of the bed. The hook to hang it was dangling in the air. On 7/09/24 10:03 AM, Resident #20 had a sign for Enhanced Barrier Precautions on the outside of his door with Personal Protective Equipment/PPE hanging on the door; the door was partially closed. Upon knocking, Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA J was observed making the resident's bed; he was not wearing PPE. He said the resident was across the hall in the shower. When asked if he was supposed to wear PPE, he said only if he touched the resident. He was asked if he should wear it to change the bed linens and he stated, No, they said only if we touched the resident or his wound. The CNA was asked if the resident also had a urinary catheter and he stated, Oh, yes he does have a Foley. Referenced the sign on the door with CNA J and it said to wear PPE when changing bed linens, CNA J stated, I will go put it on.
Jun 2023 7 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0577 (Tag F0577)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to inform and/or educate 6 out of 6 Residents who attended the Confidential Group Meeting about the location of the survey book a...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to inform and/or educate 6 out of 6 Residents who attended the Confidential Group Meeting about the location of the survey book and ensure that results from the most recent State Survey for complaint investigations and Plans of Correction (POC) for the preceding Standard Recertification Survey were readily accessible, affecting all 78 Residents residing in the facility, resulting in Residents, Residents' Representatives, families and visitors being unable to review the survey results and Plans of Correction. Findings include: On 6/29/23 at 11:01 AM, a meeting was held with a group of fifteen Residents in a confidential group meeting. The group was asked if the results of the State inspections were available to read. The group responded that they were not aware there was a binder or that survey results were to be available. The group did not know where the book would be found to read. On 6/29/23 at 2:25 PM, an observation was made of a binder located on a wall holder near the elevator for the 3rd floor. The book was titled Resident and Public Information. The binder had one survey available that was an abbreviated survey with an exit date on 4/21/22. The facility had more recent surveys prior to the survey on 4/21/22. On 6/29/23 at 2:29 PM, an observation was made of a binder located on a wall holder near the elevator for the 2nd floor. The book was titled, Resident and Public Information. The binder had a survey that exited on 4/21/22 of an abbreviated survey and the survey results for the Standard and Abbreviated survey from 10/12/21. The Standard/Abbreviated survey had no plan of correction data available to be reviewed. On 6/29/23 at 2:40 PM, an observation was conducted with the Administrator (NHA) of the binder on the 2nd floor. The binder had the survey results from the abbreviated survey that exited on 4/21/22. The NHA indicated they should have the last survey results and stated, They should be available for the past three years. I see the last survey is not in there. The NHA was asked about information for the plan of correction. The NHA indicated that the plan of correction should be available with the most recent surveys in the binders. The NHA reported they would have the most recent surveys put into the binders and available. A review of the facility policy titled, Resident Rights, revised/reviewed 12/13/2022, revealed, .6. Information and communication . k. The resident has a right to: i. Examine the results of the most recent survey of the facility conducted by Federal or State surveyors and any plan of correction in effect with respect to the facility .
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that neurological assessments (neuro checks) were completed per Standards of Practice, after unwitnessed resident falls...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that neurological assessments (neuro checks) were completed per Standards of Practice, after unwitnessed resident falls and/or witnessed falls with head injury, for 3 residents (Resident #59, Resident #71, Resident #77) of 5 residents reviewed for falls, resulting in the potential for head injury without necessary neurological assessments that could further lead to serious complications and death. Findings Include: A facility policy identified the following: Neurological Assessment, date implemented 02/02/2004 and reviewed/revised 08/2022, . Neurological Assessment is to be performed by the licensed nurse when a resident's condition indicates that neurological changes are probable . Neurological assessment is also mandatory to perform following head trauma sustained during an accident and/or fall . Resident having an unobserved fall, observed fall with head involvement or accident involving know or suspected head injury are to have a neurological assessment completed by the licensed nurse immediately after the fall/accident and then as follows: 1. Every 15 minutes for one hour. 2. Every 30 minutes for two hours. 3. Every hour for five hours. 4. Every 4 hours for 16 hours. 5. Every 8 hours for 48 hours. Neurological assessment should include (at a minimum) the resident's orientation/mental status, vital signs, pupil size/reaction and the equality of hand grip strength . Monitoring should continue for a minimum of 72 hours from time of accident or fall. Neurological assessments are to be documented in the appropriate area of the electronic medical record. Resident #59: A record review of the Face sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #59 revealed an admission date of 1/6/2023 with diagnoses: Dementia, rhabdomyolysis, asthma, diabetes, depression, arthritis, diverticulosis, and hypertension. The MDS assessment, dated 4/12/2023, indicated the resident had moderate cognitive decline and needed assistance with all care including set up assistance and supervision with eating. A record review revealed Resident #59 fell on 6/21/2023 while he was with a Certified Nursing Assistant. He stood up quickly from the toilet and fell to the floor face first; the resident obtained a laceration on the bridge of his nose and abrasions to her bilateral knees. The resident also fell on 1/21/2023. The fall was observed by Staff member N. The resident later complained of head and left elbow pain. She obtained a bump to her posterior head. A review of the Neurological (Neuro checks) assessments showed that they were not completed per policy as follows: 6/21/2023: The Neuro checks were not completed every 4 hours for 16 hours. Resident #71: A record review of the Face sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #2 indicated an admission to the facility 4/26/2023 with diagnoses: History of an MI, hypertension, dehydration and macular degeneration. The MDS assessment, dated 5/16/23, revealed the resident had severe cognitive impairment and needed assistance with all care. A record review revealed Resident #71 was found on the floor of her room on her hands and knees. The fall was unobserved on 4/29/2023 at 8:15 PM. A review of the Neuro checks for Resident #71 identified the following: 4/29/2023: Neuro checks were not completed every 4 hours times 16 hours or every 8 hours times 48 hours. Resident #77: A record review of the Face sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #2 indicated and admission to the facility on 2/21/2023 with diagnoses: History of a stroke, right sided weakness, history of lung cancer, history of respiratory failure, and COPD. The MDS assessment, dated 5/24/2023, revealed full cognitive abilities and that Resident #77 needed assistance with all care. During an interview with Resident #77 on 6/27/23 at 1:56 PM, he said he fell out of his wheelchair and stated, A couple months ago, I was trying to get the call button, I tried to step and fell over the foot rest. I tripped over it and bumped my head on the floor., I was on the floor and couldn't move. A bunch of nurses came in and got me up. A review of an Incident and Accident Report revealed Resident #77 fell on 3/2/23 at 6:25 AM. The Neuro checks were reviewed and not completed per policy. The Neuro checks were not completed every hour for 5 hours, every 4 hours times 16 hours. An interview with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) on 6/30/2023 at 11:25 AM, provided, We have a Neuro template that the nurses follow. The Unit Managers are supposed to monitor that the Neuro's are completed. The ADON was asked if the document matched the facility Neurological Assessment policy and she said she wasn't sure. A review of the document titled, Neurological Assessment Template: To be completed at designated intervals, undated, did not match the Neurological Assessment policy requirements. There was no mention of every 4-hour assessment. The documents did not match. The assessments were not completed per the policy.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Incontinence Care (Tag F0690)

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 assess and monitor a urinary catheter for one resident...

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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 assess and monitor a urinary catheter for one resident (Resident #32), resulting in an unsanitary self-emptying urinary drainage bag and unkept urinary output logs. Findings include. On 6/29/23, at 2:33 PM, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) G was interviewed regarding Resident #32's urinary catheter output documentation. CNA G stated, that he self-empties it so they often chart zero. On 6/29/23, at 2:40 PM, an observation of Resident #32 along with CNA G was conducted of how Resident #32 self-empties their catheter bag. CNA G motioned to Resident #32 to go to the bathroom and empty their bag. CNA G stood next to Resident #32 in the bathroom. Resident #32 stood over the toilet which had a raised toilet seat, opened the end of the bag and drained the urine directly into the toilet. Resident #32 flicked the end of the bag almost hitting the toilet seat. CNA G was asked if Resident #32's roommate used the toilet and CNA G stated, yes. CNA G handed Resident #32 a paper towel and Resident #32 dried off the end of the catheter bag with it. Once Resident #32 emptied their bag, CNA G instructed Resident #32 to wash their hands at the sink and then assisted Resident #32 back to their recliner chair. On 6/30/23, at 8:10 AM, a record review of Resident #32's electronic medical record revealed an admission on [DATE] with diagnoses that include Obstructive Uropathy, Deafness and Dermatitis. Resident #32 required assistance with most Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and had impaired cognition. A record review of the physician's ordered revealed . TREATMENT: MONITOR PLACEMENT: 10 french indwelling Foley catheter every shift AM PM NOC first date: 05/032021 . There was no order to monitor urinary output. A record review of BASELINE CARE PLAN revealed . TOILETING For Toileting: without help. I have a Foley catheter. I may need assist with catheter care each shift. I am continent of bowel and I wear my own underwear. I empty my own Foley catheter . A review of Resident #32's record revealed no documentation of education provided for emptying their Foley catheter into a measuring container for logging urine output. On 6/30/23, at 8:58 AM, Unit Manager (UM) A was interviewed regarding Resident #32's urinary catheter. UM A was alerted of Resident #32's observation of not cleaning the end of the urinary catheter bag, emptying the urine directly into the toilet and not reminding the resident to perform hand hygiene prior. UM A was asked if Resident #32 was ever educated on using an alcohol wipe or measuring their urine output and UM A stated, they would provide alcohol wipes, a measuring graduate and instruct Resident #32 on the use. UM A further offered they would assess Resident #32's ability to measure and document the urine on a log. UM A was asked if CNA G assisted Resident #32 in emptying their catheter why wouldn't they offer a graduate and log the urine output and UM A planned to educate the CNA's on measuring and documenting the output and the use of alcohol wipes to clean the valve on the bag. A record review of the facility provided POLICY AND PROCEDURE: Catheterization, Indwelling Department: Nursing/Infection Control . Date Reviewed/Revised: 02/21/2023 revealed . Urinary catheterization is an invasive procedure using aseptic technique and requires an attending physician's order. Urinary catheterization may be short term (2 weeks or less) or long term (more than one month) . The procedure to insert or remove a catheter should be documented in (record) under the Nurse Charting tab in Urinary Condition. Record the following: . Amount of fluid used to inflate the balloon . Characteristics and amount of urine . Any education provided .
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0692 (Tag F0692)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that interventions were enacted to promote nutri...

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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 that interventions were enacted to promote nutrition and prevent weight loss for one resident (Resident # 59) of 3 residents reviewed for food or nutrition, resulting in Resident #59 lacking timely assistance with meals, and interventions to prevent weight loss which lead to further weight loss. Findings Include: Resident #59: Nutrition: On 6/27/2023 at 12:25 PM, during lunch observation in the 3rd floor dining room, Resident #59 was observed sitting at a table in the dining room that was not served until last. The residents at the table were watching other residents eat around them. A staff member approached the table and said to the residents that she did not know the meal tickets hadn't been picked up. She took four meal tickets, but there were only three residents still sitting at the table, as Resident #59 was taken back to her room by a staff member. The staff member who took the tickets came back to the table with the residents' lunch meals. On 6/28/2023 at 12:10 PM, an observation of lunch being served in the 3rd floor dining room identified meals were delivered table by table at near tables. Staff were assisting residents with eating. Resident #59 was served her meal and assisted with set up. A record review of the Face sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #59 revealed an admission date of 1/6/2023 with diagnoses: Dementia, rhabdomyolysis, asthma, diabetes, depression, arthritis, diverticulosis, and hypertension. The MDS assessment dated [DATE] indicated the resident had moderate cognitive decline and needed assistance with all care including set up assistance and supervision with eating. A review of the documentation for food acceptance with each meal, revealed the resident had several meals where she refused to eat: 6/23/2023 for dinner; 6/26/2023 for dinner; 6/27/2023- breakfast and lunch intake was not documented and dinner was refused; 6/28/2023 breakfast was refused, lunch documented as refused with 240 ml fluid intake; 6/29/2023 breakfast was refused. A record review of weights for Resident #59 revealed a weight of 157.2 lbs. on 6/5/2023. A prior weight on 5/1/2023 was 155.6 lbs. There was no additional weight since the resident began refusing meals. On 6/29/23 at 1:45 PM, during an interview with the Infection Control/Wound Nurse, she said Resident #59 had been having an issue with a sore tooth. She had seen the dentist and the physician had treated her with antibiotics. The resident's mouth was sore and medication to relieve the pain was provided. A review of the Nutrition assessments for Resident #59 revealed the last assessment was 4/13/2023. There was no mention of a sore mouth at that time and provided, . Intake meets 76-100% of estimated needs . Alert, able to feed self out of bed with assistance . usual body weight range: 160's per family . On 6/30/23 at 9:30 AM interviewed Dietary Manager M related to Resident #59. The Dietary Manager confirmed Resident #59 had a sore mouth and was not eating well. The Dietary Manager said the resident's last weight was 6/5/2023 and she had not been reweighed. She said she would reweigh her and check to see what other interventions had been enacted for her. She said the resident received a popsicle at bedtime and/or a fudgesicle if she wanted one. On 6/30/2023 at 10:16 AM, the Dietary Manager M was interviewed again, and said Resident #59 was reweighed and she was 146.6 lbs. (6/30/2023); she had lost over 9 lbs. since 6/5/23. There had been no reassessment, or new plan for nutritional intake. The Dietary Manager M said she would contact the Registered Dietitian/RD and said she would probably order cold food and magic cups, as staff said the resident was only eating cold food due to mouth pain. A review of a message received from Dietary Manager M on 6/30/2023 at 11:16 AM indicated she contacted the RD who recommended monitoring the intake of a nutritional supplement and to obtain weekly weights. She also wanted popsicles, magic cups, protein Jello, and ice cream available for the resident, as well as yogurt for a snack. A review of the Care Plans for Resident #59 provided the following: I have the potential to: become malnourished; Because I am at high risk for malnutrition . I have a fair intake. I have worked with (Speech Therapy) and am able to have a regular diet, dated 4/13/2023 with Interventions: I need my nurses to Monitor my (weight). Monitor my intake; I need my aides to Record my intake. Report any decrease in my baseline intake to my Unit Manager. Encourage me to eat; I need dietary staff to Monitor my intake and determine need for any diet changes . Provide me a supplement as needed . Goal: My goal is to maintain my weight . The Care Plans did not mention the resident's oral pain or interventions to alleviate the pain or address her lack of eating. A review of the facility policy titled, Nutrition Screening, Assessment and Monitoring, dated issued 5/95 and revised 1/23 provided, . The dietitian will monitor regularly to ensure residents maintain acceptable parameters of nutritional status .
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0726 (Tag F0726)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that licensed nurses [Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)] received yearly training competencies to ensure re...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that licensed nurses [Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)] received yearly training competencies to ensure resident care and safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing of residents for three nurses of five nurses reviewed for competencies, with the potential to affect all 78 residents residing in the facility, resulting in the potential of nursing staff lacking necessary training and competencies to adequately care for the needs of the residents residing in the facility. Findings include: On 6/30/23 at 11:07 AM, an interview was conducted with the Staff Development Coordinator, Nurse B regarding Nurse Competencies. The Nurse was asked about staff competencies and the Nurse reported that the facility holds a workshop with stations set up and the staff would go through the stations for their competencies with return demonstrations by the staff. The Nurse reported that the CNA's had completed their competencies in the beginning of June. The Nurse reported that the Nurse competency workshop was postponed due to staffing and scheduling issues. The Nurse was unsure exactly when the competencies were last completed for the Nurses (RN's and LPN's). The Nurse reported that the competency workshop had been rescheduled for August and stated, July, we have a lot of the nurses off, August was more do-able with everyone here that needed to be. A review of the Staffing files revealed the following: -LPN Nurse I's document titled Licensed Nurse Skills Competency, dated as completed on 2/24/22. The document was signed by Nurse I and dated on 2/24/22, but some of the competencies were dated by the Supervisors on 2/22/22. Nurse B indicated the Nurse might have put the wrong date on the Competency form. -LPN Nurse J's documents titled, Licensed Nurse Skills Competency, dated as completed on 2/22/22. -RN Nurse K's documents titled, Licensed Nurse Skills Competency, dated as completed on 2/22/22. Nurse B reported that the last Nurse Competency skills check-off was completed in February 2022 for the yearly Nurse Competencies. The Nurse indicated that the Agency Nurses were completed prior to taking an assignment and that any new RN or LPN hires have been completed during their orientation. On 6/30/23 at 1:06 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON) regarding the lack of yearly competencies for the licensed nurses. The DON indicated that they had to reschedule due to having assignments on the floor. The concern was discussed with the DON that the last competencies were completed in February of 2022 and competencies for this year have not yet been completed as of this time.
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

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that drug regimen reviews were completed, dated and in the m...

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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 drug regimen reviews were completed, dated and in the medical record monthly, for two residents (Resident #8 and Resident #20) of five residents reviewed for medications, resulting in the potential for each resident to receive unnecessary medications and develop adverse effects. Findings Include: Resident #8: A record review of the Face Sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #8 indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses: Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, diabetes, depression, and anemia. The MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had mild cognitive decline and needed some help with Activities of Daily Living (ADL). On 6/29/2023 at 1:24 PM, a record review of the medications for Resident #8 revealed the resident received 20 medications daily including the psychotropics: Cymbalta, Buspirone, Ativan, and Zyprexa. The resident also received narcotic medications and insulin. A record review of Resident #8's medical record indicated there was no mention of the pharmacists monthly Medication Regimen Reviews. Resident #20: A record review of the Face sheet and MDS assessment for Resident #20 indicated admission to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses: Parkinson's, hypothyroidism, diabetes hypertension, depression, liver failure and GERD. The MDS assessment dated [DATE] indicated the resident had severe cognitive decline and needed total assistance with all care. A record review of the medical record revealed Resident #20 received 22 medications daily including the psychotropics: Zyprexa and Zoloft. In addition, the resident received insulin, narcotics, and muscle relaxers. A record review of Resident #20's medical record indicated there was no mention of the pharmacists monthly Medication Regimen Reviews. On 6/30/2023 at 10:03 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed about the medication regimen reviews, as they were not in the medical record. She said the facility kept the reviews in a binder. On 6/30/2023 at 10:25 AM, the DON provided a pharmacy review binder. The pharmacist had a document titled, Chronological Record of Medication Regimen Review: Pharmacists Progress Notes- Do Not Thin From Chart. It had entries for day and month but no years. There were many pages for each resident with some appearing to go back many years, but they did not include the year the reviews were done. The pages had writing and notations that were not legible. The documents were reviewed with the DON and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). They confirmed the years were missing and the documents were not clear exactly when the reviews were completed. The pharmacist reviews were not in the chart medical record. On 6/30/2023 at 11:30 AM, the ADON said she had spoken to the pharmacist and the facility was working on ensuring the residents' medication regimen reviews were completed monthly. A policy for pharmacy reviews was requested and not received.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0882 (Tag F0882)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the Infection Preventionist had completed the required training in Infection Prevention and Control. This deficient practice re...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the Infection Preventionist had completed the required training in Infection Prevention and Control. This deficient practice resulted in the potential for a lack of knowledge and appropriate response to aid in the prevention of infections that could lead to resident illnesses, outbreaks and possibly death. Findings Include: Infection Control: On 6/29/23 at 1:54 PM , the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse L was interviewed during a review of the Infection Prevention and Control program. The IPC Nurse was asked how long she had been working in the role of the IPC at the facility and she stated, Since October (2022). The IPC was asked what training she had for the role of IPC and she said she had not yet finished a training program. She said she was working on the CDC training program for Infection Prevention and Control in Long Term Care. The Infection Preventionist was asked why it was not yet completed, as she had been in the role for 8 months, and stated, I know I should have it done. I will get it done. IPC Nurse L was asked who had the primary role for Infection Prevention and Control duties in the facility and she said that she did. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS.gov), June 29, 2022, Updated Guidance for Nursing Home Resident Health and Safety; Overview of New and Updated Guidance . Infection Control: . IP (Infection Preventionist) specialized Training is required and available . CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: CDC's Core Infection Prevention and Control Practices for Safe Healthcare Delivery in All Settings: Introduction; Adherence to infection prevention and control practices is essential to providing safe and high quality patient care across all settings where healthcare is delivered . Core Practice Category: . Assign one or more qualified individuals with training in infection prevention and control to manage the facility's infection prevention program . On 6/30/23 at 12:46 PM the Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed related to the IPC Nurse L not having completed the required education to work as an Infection Preventionist in Long Term Care. The DON said the IPC L had been performing the role since October 2022. The DON stated, I told her she needed to have that completed right away. I assumed it was done. A review of the facility policy titled, Infection Preventionist, date reviewed/revised 1/11/2023 provided, Policy: The facility will employ one or more qualified individuals with responsibility for implementing the facility's infection prevention and control program. 'Infection Preventionist' is defined as the individual designated by the facility to be responsible for the infection prevention and control program . The facility will ensure the Infection Preventionist is qualified by education, training, experience or certification . CDC Training module to be completed .
Mar 2023 3 deficiencies 2 Harm
SERIOUS (G) 📢 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

Free from Abuse/Neglect (Tag F0600)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This Citation pertains to Intake Number MI00124713. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to pr...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This Citation pertains to Intake Number MI00124713. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent sexual abuse from occurring to Resident #3 when Resident #9 touched the breast area of Resident #3 for one resident (Resident #3) of four residents reviewed for abuse, resulting in sexual abuse occurring to Resident #3 with psychosocial distress using the reasonable person concept. Findings include: Resident #3: A review of Resident #3's medical record revealed the Resident was admitted into the facility on 4/10/2020 with diagnoses that included repeated falls, femur fracture, heart failure, developmental delay and disorders of psychological development. The Resident had a guardian and co-guardian responsible for health care decisions. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 1/27/23, revealed the Resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 6/15 revealed severely impaired cognition and was independent with no assistance or set up help to walk in corridor and locomotion on unit and needed extensive assistance with dressing, toilet use and personal hygiene. On 3/16/23 at 10:31 AM, Resident #3 was observed to be dressed and sitting on her bed that was bare without linen on it. The Resident was able to answer simple questions but unable to hold a meaningful conversation. The Resident indicated she felt safe in the facility and that no one had hurt her but that she had hurt her hand and indicated her right hand. Resident #9: A review of Resident #9's medical record revealed the Resident was admitted into the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included sepsis, depression, traumatic brain injury, muscle weakness, developmental disorder of scholastic skills (learning disability) and encephalopathy. The Resident had a legal guardian. Review of the MDS, date of assessment 5/7/21 revealed a BIMS score of 15 which indicated the Resident was cognitively intact. A review of the incident report for Resident #9 revealed the following: -Dated of incident 10/22/21 at 11:10 AM. -Description of incident: Resident was in the hallway outside of his room [ROOM NUMBER] and was observed rubbing resident (#3) breasts with both hands rubbing in a up and down motion. -Witnesses: Staff name: (CNA -) Statement: I was transferring the resident in room [ROOM NUMBER]-1 into her wheelchair when I heard (Resident #3) laugh and (Resident #9) saying something in the hallway outside of (Resident #9) room, room [ROOM NUMBER]. I opened the door of 237 to see what was going on. I was (saw) (Resident #9) rubbing (Resident #3) breasts. He was using both hands, one on each breast, rubbing up and down. I immediately stopped it by saying (Resident #9's name) get your hands off of her now. You don't touch her like that. the Residents were separated and the CNA reported the incident to the charge nurse and supervising nurse. The Director of Nursing (DON) and Social Worker - were notified. The Resident was interviewed and when asked if he inappropriately touched resident (#3). He states he was hugging her and was yelling that the CNA is a fucking bitch. Also states she is going to get kicked off this floor . Writer educated him that touching other residents is inappropriate and that he cannot do this. Writer then went in and interviewed resident (#3) asked if he touched her and she stated yes. Writer asked her where he touched her and she placed both hands on each of her breasts and motioned up and down. -Notifications: .guardian notified (name) . stated yes he does have a guardian but he is fully aware of what he is doing. -Actions: continue to observe. Resident placed on 15 minute checks and 1:1 supervision when out of his room. A review of Psychosocial Follow Up Assessment after suspected abuse/neglect for Resident #3 for the incident on 10/22/21 revealed the following: -Dated 10/22/21, What does the resident remember of the occurrence? This worker spoke to (Resident #3) about what happened with (Resident #9). This worker stated, Was (resident #9) trying to give you a hug. Res stated, Yes, while laughing and smiling. This worker asked what else he had done and (Resident#3) touched her breasts, in which res had a more serious look on her face. This worker asked (Resident #3) what the male resident did when he had touched them and she held out her hand and was rubbing the top of her hand. Res then touched her breast. This worker asked if she wanted (Resident #9) to touch her breasts like that and she shook her head no and stated, No. -Dated 10/26/21, What does the resident remember of the occurrence? This worker followed up with (Resident #3) this morning regarding the situation that occurred on Friday. This worker asked (Resident #3) if she remembered what the male resident, (Resident #9), had done on Friday. Res touched her breasts and began rubbing. This worker asked if she liked (Resident #9) and res stated, No. Does the Resident feel safe in his/her current environment? Res states she does feel safe and is happy he is no longer by her and bug me. A review of Resident #9's Behavior Record documentation included but not limited to the following: -Dated 8/24/21 at 8:26 PM, resident is getting very upset around dinner time about how he is not the first one to eat, rolls self to room and yells at staff because of it. Tonight he was extremely rude and when multiple staffed tried to talk to him about it and explain that we are short staffed and all are trying our best and would like him to try to be patient he got more upset. Resident stated no one was more important then him. He didn't care if people needed help eating and that if we don't get it together he was going to fire all of us or complain until we are fired. He also said that if residents were not able to feed themselves they should not be allowed in the dining room and they deserve to starve. CNA told him that was not kind and if he would like to start eating in his room he may. -Dated 9/3/21 at 12:43 PM, Resident refused lunch, complaining he is going to turn the kitchen in because they are taking to long to serve everyone. Telling staff to get rid of other residents so he can eat his lunch faster. -Dated 9/3/21 at 9:18 PM, Resident very rude with staff again. Whishing to fire activities, kitchen and nurse and aide. Wondering if someone from socials will talk to him? He is getting to be like this a lot more lately and it is getting out of hand. -Dated 9/7/21 at 9:28 PM, Resident was following (female Resident's name) around most of the afternoon. He would wait outside of her bedroom door and talk to her while she was in her bedroom. Resident was also making inappropriate sexual comments during care tonight. -Dated 9/10/21 at 9:06 PM, (Resident #9) was getting really close to (female Resident's name from 9/7/21) and when aide went down and brought (female Resident's name) back to her room (Resident #9) kept saying that that aide needs to go because she's nosey and always sticking her nose where it does not belong . -Dated 9/10/21 at 9:29 PM, .After dinner I was coming around to the circle hallway up to the dining room hallway and I saw (female Resident's name from 9/7/21) down at the activity door which was locked but she was trying to get in and I saw (Resident #9) following her to the door. When I got down to both of the residents I asked (female Resident) if she was tired and would like to take a walk with me to her room, but she was upset because she wanted to have a cigarette. I told her that none of us smoke and (Resident #9) then told myself that he was going to start and that everyone here is nosey, and were all going to be fired. I eventually got (female resident) away from the situation and walked her down to her room where she remained for a brief period of time. After that for about an hour or so resident was complaining about myself in the hallway and telling everyone that I was nosey but would not speak to me directly. -Dated 9/12/21 at 9:05 PM, resident following a confused resident (233) around and telling her how to use the elevator. Resident also telling her not to listen to any of the aides and nurses and just get on the elevator. When resident in (233) would say she was tired resident (#9) would tell her to sit on his lap or try to lead her to his room and lay in his bed. -Dated 9/14/21 at 9:10 PM, resident frequently making more and more sexually inappropriate comments about staff and other residents in front of them both res and staff, and about them to other people. Effect: Disrupted Living Environment. Interventions: notified nurse. Other asked res to stop multiple times by multiple people and told that it was not appropriate or allowed. Outcome: unchanged, worsened. -Dated 9/15/21 at 1:49 PM, Grabbing at other female residents and lowering them down onto his lap. -Dated 9/26/21 at 9:18 PM, right at the beginning of dinner I had to leave the dining room to assist another resident on my hallway, when I was leaving circle to go back down to the dining room I noticed (Resident #9) on his way to his bedroom visibly upset. When I got down to the dining room no one knew what had happened with him so I went back down to his room to see what was going on and when I entered his room he had broken one of the towel rods off of the wall in his bathroom and was going to head back down to the dining room to whoop some ass I told he was not going to be able to do so and that if he wanted to he could eat in his room and that I would personally bring him his dinner. After talking to him for a moment to get him to agree with this, he had told me that the reason that he was upset was because the hospitality aide had given him soup for his appetizer rather than the salad that he had asked for. When I brought him more food back to his room, he then blew up on me because his cheeseburger had been cut into pieces as per his diet and meal ticket states . Eventually myself and another CNA asked our nurse to intervene. -Dated 10/9/21 at 11:00 PM, tonight during dinner the dinning room aide gave him the drinks he usually orders as he was starting to verbalize that he was upset that he hadn't gotten a drink yet. We had not had time to pass menus at this point but we were working on it as other behaviors where happening and peoples alarms were going off. He was upset that he didn't get a milk like he had wanted and had gotten juices even though I heard him say and the aide heard him say he wanted a juice .(the Resident had left the dining area to go back to his room, became irate when he did not get an extra entrée, was told he would have to wait until they were done serving everyone else. The kitchen staff ran out of the second helping entrée that the Resident wanted, was offered alternatives which he refused and his anger escalated) . about 5 minutes after this he rang his bell and I got another aide to go in with me as he was getting increasingly agitated and I did not feel safe answering this alone . he went off, yelling about how he was going to rip the kitchen apart and take what he wanted. He was also yelling fuck those mother fuckers he then started rolling out of his room and we yelled for help as he started attacking the other aide in his doorway, he was hitting grabbing and ramming his wheelchair into her screaming he was done and it was time to fuck these people up and he was done putting up with it. I yelled for help and another aide came running down the hall and she started to get attacked as well as she was standing in front of another resident to protect them from (Resident #9). I ran and yelled to the nurses station that we needed help now and closed the doors to the dinning room and other hallway as he was very upset and violent at this point so no one else would get hurt. He busted through the doors and was charging to the other set of double doors that is an entrance to the dinning room by the stairwell still screaming he was going to get them and it was over and he was screaming to be let in to get them. It took 5 or 6 nurses to pull him off the door and get him back to try to calm him down and he was hitting and grabbing and swearing and rolling into people trying to knock them over so he could get into the dinning room to hurt people. -Dated 10/22/21 at 1:49 PM, Resident was in the hallway with another resident (Resident #3). I observed him using both of his hands to rub her breasts. I immediately stopped him, separated them and told my charge nurse and nurse supervisor. On 3/16/23 at 11:17 AM, an interview was conducted with Social Worker (SW) - regarding Resident #9 and the sexual abuse incident with Resident #3. The SW reported that Resident #3 walks around on the unit, unassisted. The SW reported that Resident #9 had gone up to her and had both hands touching her breast, the CNA saw it and separated the Residents immediately and reported the incident immediately. The SW reported she had follow-up visits with Resident #3 and indicated she does not recall the incident but had remembered it after it occurred. The SW reported doing follow up visits with the Resident and had talked to the Resident almost on a daily basis. Resident #9's Behavior Record documentation was reviewed with the SW. The Social Worker explained that many of the Resident's behaviors stemmed around meals, food and his insistence on being given his meals first. The SW reported that after his outburst he was apologetic and would say it would not happen again. The SW reviewed the cyclic pattern of behaviors then being apologetic/remorseful afterwards was ongoing and she would meet with the Resident to discuss his behaviors. The SW was questioned about Resident #9's sexual verbal comments to staff and residents, pulling residents onto his lap, and cornering a female resident. The SW indicated that towards the end he had a couple incidents with female residents. The SW indicated Resident #9 had cornered a female resident in the hallway and the female resident was on 15-minute checks. When asked if Resident #9 was placed on 1 to 1 staffing or 15-minute checks, the SW stated, He was not made one to one or 15-minute checks until after the incident with (Resident #3). When asked why, the SW reviewed the Residents chart and stated, I can't find the answer to that. It's not charted why we didn't. I don't know why we didn't, if it was brought up in IDT (interdisciplinary team) but just not charted. The SW reported they had other Residents on 15-minute checks and they didn't want too many 15 minute checks due to being too much for the CNAs work load. The SW indicated the Resident had been followed by psych services, had gene site testing done and medication changes and adjustments and that staff knew that he was in need to be left alone to calm down. On 3/16/23 at 2:38 PM, an interview was conducted with the Administrator (NHA) regarding the concerns of sexual abuse to Resident #3 by Resident #9 and recurrent behaviors of Resident #9 that included behaviors towards other female residents prior to the incident on 10/22/21 and lack of interventions to ensure abuse does not occur. The NHA reported that the Resident was moved to the rehab section of the facility after the incident with Resident #3 and that there were less Residents on that unit while another placement was investigated for a more suitable place for Resident #9. When asked about the subpoenas for court, the NHA reported that they had called the police after the incident and that the court case was still in process. Review of the facility policy titled, Abuse, reviewed/revised 10/25/22, revealed, .Our residents have the right to be free from instances of abuse, irrespective of any mental or physical condition; be caused any physical harm, pain or mental anguish. It includes verbal abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and mental abuse . 6 . If alleged perpetrator is a resident, he/she will be placed on one on one care until reviewed by the interdisciplinary team .
SERIOUS (G) 📢 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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

This Citation pertains to Intake Number MI00132818. Past Non-Compliance (PNC) was presented by the facility during investigation of the allegation and was accepted by the survey team upon exit from th...

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This Citation pertains to Intake Number MI00132818. Past Non-Compliance (PNC) was presented by the facility during investigation of the allegation and was accepted by the survey team upon exit from the facility for this citation. Following discussion with the State Manager, Past Non-Compliance was accepted with a Compliance Date of 12/09/2022. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to report a fall and ensure that fall procedures and protocols were followed after a fall for one resident (Resident #4) of five residents reviewed for falls, resulting in Resident #4 sustaining a fall with a delay in reporting and the identification of an injury timely after the fall, sustaining bruising to bilateral upper extremities and a fracture of the femoral head of the femur bone, pain, a decline in condition, ability and overall health status. Findings include: Resident #4: A review of Resident #4's medical record revealed an admission into the facility on 7/7/18 with diagnoses that included altered mental status, Alzheimer's disease, metabolic encephalopathy, atrial fibrillation, osteoporosis, malnutrition, heart disease, muscle weakness, and stroke. A review of the Facility Reported Incident for Resident #4 revealed the following: -Incident Summary: On 11/6/2022 at approximately 12:30 am, resident (#4) had a fall while ambulating to the bathroom with CENA (Certified Nursing Assistant) (S). It was determined on 11/7/2022, that CENA (S) failed to inform any other personnel at the facility that the fall occurred. This CENA also assisted the resident from the floor to her chair without assistance of other staff or the use of a mechanical lift. It appears that in the course of receiving this assistance manually by the CENA'S that (Resident #4) sustained bilateral bruising to her arms. (Resident #4)denies psychosocial distress and does not complain of pain in the bruised arm areas . CENA (S) has been suspended from employment at the facility while the investigation takes place. -Investigation Summary/Actions Taken: On Monday, November 7, 2022 at 6 pm facility nursing manager (name) became aware that resident (#4) had fallen while being assisted to the bathroom by CENA (S) on Sunday November 6th at approximately 12:00 am. CENA (S) admitted at that time to not following facility procedures by not reporting the fall to other facility personnel and by manually assisting the resident back to her chair by herself rather than seeking help and using a mechanical lift. This action by (CENA S) appears to have resulted in bruising to (Resident #4's) bilateral upper extremities . A BIMS (Brief Interview of Mental Status) was performed on resident (#4) at approximately 6:30 PM November 7th with a resulting score of 0/15 indicating severe cognitive deficits which is consistent with prior BIMS. -Interview with CENA (S): .CENA (S) stated that approximately 11:30 pm-12:00 am on November 5th-November 6th, (CENA S) was walking resident (#4) to the bathroom with the appropriate care planned devices and techniques when (Resident #4) fell to the floor. (CENA S) reported that she used the gait belt in her attempt to assist the resident to a standing position from the floor and she also used her arms under the resident's arm pits to help her to a standing position . By the morning of November 6, 2022, Nurse (name) [who was assigned to (Resident #4)] observed bruising to (Resident #4's) left hand and left leg pain and impaired ability to bear weight . an x-ray was ordered to be performed the following day per the physician's order . On November 7, 2022, the X-ray of the left leg was performed as ordered by the physician on November 6, 2022. The results were obtained at approximately 4 pm on November 7, 2022 as an impact fracture of the left femoral head . Upon further investigation it was determined that the fracture occurred in conjunction with the fall that was not previously reported . -Conclusion: .However, after the fall occurred, CENA (S) did not report the fall to anyone and proceeded to assist the resident back into her chair by herself. This technique was in violation of the facility policy and procedures and appears to have resulted in bilateral bruising to the resident's upper extremities . A review of Resident #4's progress notes in the medical record revealed the following: -Dated 11/6/22 at 10:44 AM, Purpose for Note: 7:20 am new or sudden onset/change in condition: C/O (complaints of) left leg pain initially then both legs. Misc. (miscellaneous) Note: At above time, CNA reported resident was having a hard time transferring and not standing well on her feet due to pain. Sara lift was attempted but resident screaming and yelling get that thing off me: This nurse and CNA did 2 person with resident into wheelchair, which she tolerated ok . Skin Status: New Skin Impairment: Abrasion/Bruise: Light purple bruising present to left hand slightly raised in the center, bruising to left hand middle finger, and new scattered bruises to right forearm, new from yesterday. -Dated 11/6/22 at 11:01 AM, Purpose for Note: 9:40 am new or sudden onset/change in condition: fatigue, pain, weakness . Pain: both legs, left more than right . This nurse and CNA attempted to transfer resident onto toilet at time noted above. Resident was able to stand, but had significant pain and moaning out, unable to safely pivot transfer . -Dated 11/6/22 at 1:27 PM, Physician/Consult Visit: 11/6/2022 spoke to/with resident examined resident reviewed physician orders. Concern Notes: Resident is not wanting to bear any weight to her left leg. Upon assessment, it appears that the left upper thigh is causing discomfort. When the resident coughs, she grabs at her left upper thigh and yells that it hurts. No recent trauma reported. No physical observation of trauma to the leg noted . new orders received and noted, 11/6/2022 chest x-ray 1 view, Left femur 2 view. Ok for Mobil-X to do at facility. -Dated 11/6/22 at 6:37 PM, Purpose for Note: Resident sitting in recliner, leaning to Rt side, per her usual posture. She was very sleepy. Son, (name) and D-I-L (daughter in law), were in room. They had several questions about the bruising on bilat forearms & especially on Lt hand & Lt posterior forearm. This CN (Charge Nurse) apologized that I couldn't answer where the bruising came from. I did reiterate to family that she did not have them yesterday . She did say that her pain was on her Lt posterior arm when this CN ask her. She did not c/o pelvis or Lt leg pain to this time . -Dated 11/6/22 at 11:13 PM, .Musculoskeletal Status: Musculoskeletal complaint: resident crying out in pain and grabbing left medial thigh with any movement of the extremity. There is no rotation or obvious deformity of the extremity, pedal pulse +2, warm and normal skin tone, no bruising or other indication of injury. Precautions: Will have resident remain in bed pending results of mobile X-ray of left femur [not yet completed]. Reported from previous shift that resident did not tolerate pivot or stand up lift . -Dated 11/7/22 at 9:23 AM, .Resident continues to show declines in her health and functional status. Continues to have increased incontinence both bowel and bladder, weight loss, increased behaviors as well as functional declines in her mobility ADL's (activities of daily living) . Over the weekend noted to be placed on bed rest until X-rays are performed . -Dated 11/7/22 at 2:28 PM, (X-ray company name) arrived at (facility) to complete x-rays on resident. -Dated 11/7/22 at 7:53 PM, .X-ray shows Acute Impacted femoral neck fracture to left hip . family do not want resident to go to hospital. They would like her to be treated her (here) for the pain . -Dated 11/8/22 at 1:31 PM, .left leg drawn up with knee bent this early am. Color warm and pink. Pedal pulse +1, Bruising continues to left hand, fingers and bilateral forearms, left tri-cep area . -Dated 11/8/22 at 9:49 PM, . Skin Status: Bruising noted to Lt hand, Lt forearm, Lt upper arm, & Lt inner buttock. Bruising also on Rt upper posterior arm, several small bruises on Rt forearm, & Pt posterior calf. Resident having severe pain when moved with guarding Lt leg. On 3/8/23 at 10:05 AM, an interview was conducted with the Administrator (NHA) regarding the Facility Reported Incidents reported to the State Agency. The NHA indicated that Past Non-Compliance was completed for Resident #4 with the incident of the fall not reported by the CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) S. On 3/16/23 at 2:15 PM, an observation was made of Resident #4 dressed and in bed. The Resident was sleeping and did not arouse when her name was verbalized. The Resident appeared to be resting quietly. A wheelchair was in the room and had a non-slip pad on the seat. The Resident had a call light within reach. On 3/16/23 at 2:38 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON) and the NHA that included a review of Resident #4's fall that was not reported and the Past Non-Compliance (PNC) that was completed. The DON and NHA was informed that the PNC had been reviewed with the State Agency Manager and accepted. The DON and NHA were informed that the other Residents that were reviewed for falls had been reported and no other concerns were found. The DON and NHA were informed that staff interviews indicated that staff were educated on the PNC and were aware of facility policies. The NHA and DON were questioned about the follow up on falls and audits completed and the ongoing oversight from the Quality Assurance Committee. The NHA reported CNA S had been suspended during the investigation and employment had been terminated. The NHA had presented a past non-compliance request regarding Resident #4's fall that had not been reported timely and presented the following corrective action plan to attain and maintain compliance with F-689. -Element 1: Resident #4 was immediately assessed upon notification of the policy violation. -Element 2: The facility completed the following evaluations for all facility residents: A complete review of every resident's skin was conducted by nursing management team members including skin assessments on every resident's skin in the facility; Pain assessments were conducted on every resident in the facility; Psychosocial assessments of each resident in the same unit were conducted by the social worker; Facility nursing managers conducted a 6-month look-back review of all facility incident reports and a 2 month look back report of all charting. -Element 3: The facility immediately educated every employee in the facility on the proper policy and procedures for reporting a fall, injury, abuse and injury of unknown origin; All staff mandatory training on Abuse, Neglect, Misappropriation and Injuries of Unknown Origin scheduled for December 6 and 8, 2022. -Element 4: The facility DON or her designee will conduct audits on 10 charts weekly x 12 weeks to evaluate compliance with proper fall/incident reporting; The facility DON or her designee will conduct audits of 10 employees weekly x 12 weeks to evaluate understanding of the proper procedures for fall/incident reporting including injuries of unknown origin, abuse and neglect; Both audits will become part of the QAPI team reporting plan. -Date of completion of the Plan of Correction: 12/09/2022. The State Surveyor verified the documentation provided by the facility and conducted interviews with facility staff. During the interviews with facility staff, staff stated that they had been educated on the facility policy for falls and abuse, that included reporting of falls and were knowledgeable about the facility policies.
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

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

This Citation pertains to Intake Number MI00127298. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to obtain hand x-rays timely and enact a plan of care while waiting for an x-...

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This Citation pertains to Intake Number MI00127298. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to obtain hand x-rays timely and enact a plan of care while waiting for an x-ray to be obtained and reported after the resident had an incident with pain and swelling to the hand area for one resident (Resident #3) of six residents reviewed for falls, resulting in a delay in identifying and treating Resident #3's fracture to her hand with pain and potential for further injury. Findings include: Resident #3: A review of Resident #3's medical record revealed the Resident was admitted into the facility on 4/10/2020 with diagnoses that included repeated falls, femur fracture, heart failure, developmental delay, and disorders of psychological development. The Resident had a guardian and co-guardian responsible for health care decisions. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 1/27/23, revealed the Resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 6/15 revealed severely impaired cognition and was independent with no assistance or set up help to walk in corridor and locomotion on unit and needed extensive assistance with dressing, toilet use and personal hygiene. On 3/16/23 at 10:31 AM, Resident #3 was observed to be dressed and sitting on her bed that was bare without linen on it. The Resident was able to answer simple questions but unable to hold a meaningful conversation. The Resident indicated she felt safe in the facility and that no one had hurt her but that she had hurt her hand and indicated her right hand (left hand had the injury). The Resident stated, Fall down. When asked if her hand hurt, the Resident answered, No. Fall down. Review of the Facility Reported Incident investigation revealed the following: -Incident Summary: On 1/18/2022 at approximately 8:30 PM two CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) walked into resident (#3's) room and observed the resident attempting to get out of bed. The Resident began sliding on the sheet. The CNAs caught her and assisted the resident to her walker. At that time, there were no concerns voiced by the resident or observed by the staff of pain, injury, or anguish. No complaints or observation of pain or injury were observed on 1/19/22 or 1/20/22. On 1/21/22 in the evening the doctor was notified due to the resident complaining of left hand and left pinky finger pain. Obtained order for X-ray. On 1/22/22, nursing staff observed swelling and warmth to the left hand with adequate range of motion. On 1/26/22, the results of the X-ray were received which included: Oblique, very minimally displaced fracture to the middle third to distal third shaft of the fourth metacarpal, areas of osteoarthritis, and diffuse osteopenia. Orders were received for therapy splint and PT (Physical Therapy) to follow up. (Resident #3) was interviewed immediately upon X-ray results and promptly stated that she hurt her hand when me fell down went boom with my hand. Review of Resident #3's x-ray of the left hand revealed the following: -Date/Time: January 24, 2022, at 13:58 PM (1:58 PM). -Findings: Oblique, minimally displaced fracture to the mid/distal third shaft of the 4th metacarpal with surrounding soft tissue edema. -Dictating Physician/Date: (Physician name)-1/24/2022 Electronically Reviewed and Signed By: Transcription Date:1/25/22 at 7:32 (AM) (Physician name) -Copy for: (Physician C) via fax. -Date and Time of Fax 2022-01-26 11:43 (AM). A review of Resident #3's Occupational Therapy (OT) Treatment Encounter Note, date of service 1/27/23, revealed, .Pre-Tx (treatment): .Pain intensity=7/10; Frequency=Intermittent; Location: mid/distal 3rd shaft of 4 metacarpal; Pain limits the following functional activities: grasp/release tasks; What relieves pain:= Ice, prescribed medications, remaining at rest; What exacerbates pain?=Movement, Prolonged Activity . Evaluation: .Resident requires a splint for L hand during healing process, per doctor request . OT educated the resident on respecting the pain in L hand while the fracture heals in order to prevent further injury to related area, it appeared resident was receptive to the information. OT instructed the floor aid on properly wrapping L hand with ace wrap at this time till splint is order . A review of Resident #3's Notes in the medical record, revealed the following: -Dated 1/21/22 at 5:54 PM, Physician notified: Resident complaining of left hand and left pinky pain. Result/Actions: new orders received and noted, 01/21/2022 Order X-Ray of left hand. -Dated 1/21/22 at 6:19 PM, X-Ray not Stat from (Doctor C). X-Ray to be done in the AM Saturday Jan. 22. -Dated 1/21/22 at 10:39 PM, . condition of Injury: Left pinky and back of hand painful . X-Ray of left hand to be done on 1/22/2022 . -Dated 1/22/22 at 4:31 AM, .Edema left top hand puffy noted . -Dated 1/24/22 at 2:22 PM, Appointment: Mtr/X-Ray of left hand Left at: 01:30 PM accompanied by: staff member (name) . On 3/8/23 at 3:37 PM, an interview was conducted with Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) A regarding Resident #3's fall on 1/18/22. A review of the incident and signs and symptoms of an injury was reviewed with the ADON. The ADON was asked when the order for the x-ray was put in. The ADON reviewed the medical record and reported the order was put in on 1/23/22. When asked about the note about the X-ray order received on 1/21/22, the ADON indicated that an order was not put in on that day. The x-ray order on 1/21/22 was not documented and the x-ray was not done on 1/22/22, and the ADON confirmed. The ADON reported that the Resident did not go to get the x-ray until 1/24/22 and indicated they take Residents next door at the hospital to have x-rays done and usually assist the resident by walking over there with the Resident. The ADON was asked when the results had been back and after review of the x-ray, the ADON reported she had gotten the results on 1/26/22 and contacted the physician regarding the results. The ADON was asked why it took two days to get the x-ray results back when the x-ray was reviewed on 1/24/22 and transcribed on 1/25/22, not faxed until 1/26/22 with results positive for a fracture. The ADON was unsure why the hospital took that long to get the results and that sometimes they will call with preliminary results. A review of the medical record revealed no documentation that preliminary results had been documented or that the x-ray department called or had been called by the facility. When asked about interventions while awaiting x-ray results, the ADON indicated there were no orders or documentation about restricting activity level. On 3/9/23 at 12:30 PM, an interview was conducted with the Restorative Nurse Manager (RNM) H regarding Resident #3's incident on 1/18/22 and fracture to the left hand. The RNM reported review of incidents and falls within three days of occurrence. The x-ray for Resident #3's hand not ordered on 1/21/22 with onset of swelling and pain, not completed until 1/24/22 and not reported to the facility until 1/26/22, was reviewed with the RNM. The RNM indicated that x-ray response has been getting later and later, and indicated that staff should be calling to inquire about results when not back timely and stated, Especially when we are waiting for something like this. The RNM was asked about a plan of care or interventions regarding activity restrictions while waiting for x-ray results. The RNM reviewed the medical record and revealed Tylenol was started but was unable to find orders to restrict activity until after the results were back and a wrap was started and a splint. A review of facility policy titled, Verbal Orders, date implemented 12/15/22, revealed, Policy: Physician orders may be received by telephone, by a licensed nurse or other licensed or registered health care specialist who are legally authorized to do so . Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: 1. Repeat any prescribed orders back to the physician or health care provider. 2. Use clarification questions to avoid misunderstandings. 3. Enter the order into the medical record manually or electronically . 6. Follow through with orders by making appropriate contact or notification [e.g., lab or pharmacy'].
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

  • "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
  • "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • 42% turnover. Below Michigan's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
Concerns
  • • 26 deficiencies on record, including 2 serious (caused harm) violations. Ask about corrective actions taken.
  • • $24,635 in fines. Higher than 94% of Michigan facilities, suggesting repeated compliance issues.
  • • Grade C (58/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
Bottom line: Mixed indicators with Trust Score of 58/100. Visit in person and ask pointed questions.

About This Facility

What is Huron County Medical Care Facility's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns Huron County Medical Care Facility an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Michigan, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.

How is Huron County Medical Care Facility Staffed?

CMS rates Huron County Medical Care Facility's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 42%, compared to the Michigan average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.

What Have Inspectors Found at Huron County Medical Care Facility?

State health inspectors documented 26 deficiencies at Huron County Medical Care Facility during 2023 to 2025. These included: 2 that caused actual resident harm and 24 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.

Who Owns and Operates Huron County Medical Care Facility?

Huron County Medical Care Facility is owned by a government entity. Government-operated facilities are typically run by state, county, or municipal agencies. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 112 certified beds and approximately 73 residents (about 65% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in Bad Axe, Michigan.

How Does Huron County Medical Care Facility Compare to Other Michigan Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Michigan, Huron County Medical Care Facility's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (42%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (3 stars) is at the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Huron County Medical Care Facility?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"

Is Huron County Medical Care Facility Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, Huron County Medical Care Facility has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Michigan. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.

Do Nurses at Huron County Medical Care Facility Stick Around?

Huron County Medical Care Facility has a staff turnover rate of 42%, which is about average for Michigan nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.

Was Huron County Medical Care Facility Ever Fined?

Huron County Medical Care Facility has been fined $24,635 across 1 penalty action. This is below the Michigan average of $33,325. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.

Is Huron County Medical Care Facility on Any Federal Watch List?

Huron County Medical Care Facility is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.