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** Resident #11:
Review of an admission Record revealed Resident #11 was a female with pertinent diagnoses which included unsteadi...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #11:
Review of an admission Record revealed Resident #11 was a female with pertinent diagnoses which included unsteadiness on feet, mood disorder with depressive features, difficulty walking, muscle weakness, dementia without behavior disturbance, cognitive communication deficit (impairment in organization/thought, sequencing, attention, memory, planning, problem solving and safety awareness), dysphagia (impaired ability to understand or use the spoken word), depression, and stiffness in right hand.
Review of current Care Plan for Resident #11, revised on 4/27/22, revealed the focus, .(Resident #11) has the potential for psychosocial distress related to anticipated dementia progression. She will look for and ask for her mother as she walks about, (Resident #11 is pleasantly confused yet agreeable to suggestions to participate in activities .She requires cueing and reminding of why she needs things or where things are .Followed by (Psychiatry Service Provider) .(Resident #11) often exposes her breasts and will touch and lick them in public areas, she will also rub items on her breasts. (Resident #11)'s husband passed away recently . with the intervention .Allow time and opportunities to express feelings. (Resident #11) will repeatedly ask staff what she should do or where to go, often looking for someone to talk to although she does not interact much with other residents as she walks around .Behavior monitoring as identified on the individualized log; utilize log for patterning and intervention revision as indicated .
Review of the 5 Day Investigation Summary for facility reported incident on 10/9/22, revealed, .On 10/9/22: At approximately 9:10 AM, CNA (CNA C) observed (Resident #226), with his hand on top of (Resident #11)'s clothing. Touching, and squeezing her left breast. (Resident #11)'s eyes were closed and she did not have any grimacing on her face and was not making any noise. (CNA C) immediately told him to stop. Once she separated them she assisted him in his wheelchair to his room. (CNA C) notified (RN TT) of what she had observed. CNA C also went back to (Resident #11) to assure that she was ok .Staff interviews: (CNA C), CNA: I was working on North Hall the day of the incident. (Resident #226) was sitting in his wheelchair, (Resident #11) was sitting in a chair in the breezeway, outside of the dining room. (Resident #226) had his hand on her breast (left) on the outside of her clothing squeezing her breast. She appeared to be sleeping as her eyes were closed. She had no expression on her face, and was making no sound, she was quiet. I told (Resident #226) to get his hands off her boobs, he said OK, I then took him to his room and told the nurse, (RN TT). I also told (Housekeeper UU) about it, she headed to the other hall to tell the other nurse (LPN VV). I did not speak to (Resident #226) about it after that. When I took him to his room via wheelchair, (Resident #11) was still sitting in the chair in the breezeway. When I came back, I asked (Resident #11) if she was okay and she said yes .(Director of Nursing B), LPN CCC .:I was present at the facility at the time of the incident. (LPN VV) came to my office and stated that (Resident #226) was inappropriate with (Resident #11), the residents were separated, (Resident #11) was sitting in the chair outside the dining room, and I was told that (CNA C) had observed (Resident #226) touching (Resident #11)'s boobs .I know that the police were called, and he interviewed CNA C and (Resident #11). He also spoke to (Resident #226) whom told the police officer that (Resident #11) made him do it. I informed (LPN VV) to place (Resident #226) on 15-minute checks .Resident Interviews: On 10/10/22 (Resident #226) was interviewed by (Corporate Clinical Nurse (CCN) SS), RN (Resident #226) said that he did not recall the incident at all. He then asked (CCN SS) why she was asking about the incident since an officer had already come to speak with him regarding the incident. (CCN SS) asked if he remembered that, then did he remember touching the other resident. (Resident #226) said, I don't know why I did it, I think I just blacked out. He then became agitated and told her that he did not want to talk about it. (CCN SS) let him know that the IDT is suggesting that he be assisted back to his room after meals in an effort to reduce the risk of another incident such as this one from happening again, he did agree with this. It was suggested that he attend activities and he said he would not do that and only wants to watch TV in his room. (Resident #11) has difficulty in communicating, had appeared to have been sleeping while the incident occurred .Immediate Action: (Resident #11) and (Resident #226) were immediately separated from each other. Notifications were made to the appropriate parties and the residents were each placed on 15-minute checks. (Resident #11)'s skin was assessed with no marking or bruising noted. On 10/10/22 after an investigation was completed .(Resident #226) and (Resident #11) were removed from 15-minute checks and it was added to (Resident #226)'s plan of care that he be assisted by a staff member to his room after meals from the dining room. (Resident #226) was evaluated by Psych Services on 10/11/22, and they recommend that his antidepressant be changed to Zoloft and that it may help to alleviate his inappropriate sexual behaviors. The provider agreed and an order was obtained to initiate Zoloft. (Resident #226) was a agreeable to this change .Conclusion: This event was determined to be an isolated event. Both residents continue to function at their baseline psychosocially and physically. A complete investigation was conducted and with staff direct supervision, this event could not have been predicted .(Family Member LL), son of (Resident #11) requested that we send a referral to another facility to mitigate the ability for this incident to be repeated. Social services will continue to follow up with each resident weekly x 2 weeks to assess for psychosocial changes from baseline .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 10/10/2022 at 12:17 PM, revealed, .(Resident #11) continues on q15min checks. She went to the dining room for breakfast with staff direction .She was then assisted to her room where she is currently resting in her chair. CNA just reported to this nurse, that when she went to check on (Resident #11), she had her shirt lifted up and was licking her breast. (Resident #11) has done this in the past, but has not been observed doing it in some time. She was redirected and her shirt tucked into her pants. Skin check completed this shift and charted under assessment tab. (Resident #11) denies pain when asked .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 10/10/2022 at 3:18 PM, revealed, .I met with (Resident #11) in her room today and asked how she was and she would not engage in conversation or eye contact, which is not abnormal for her given her confusion and altered cognition as she has advanced dementia. She was mumbling nonsensical things. I re-approached later and she did smile at me and when I asked how she was she said fine. No pain based on behavioral pain score and no reason to believe she has any recall of yesterday's incident when another resident touched her inappropriately. post incident yesterday 15 minute checks were started and have since been resolved .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 10/11/2022 at 11:52 AM, revealed, .I met with (Resident #11) today in her room as she was eating breakfast on her own and she was alert and not able to answer questions appropriately .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 10/11/2022 at 1:43 PM, revealed, .(Resident #11)'s son and POA, along with his wife and daughter came into the facility today to visit (Resident #11) .he was concerned that (Resident #11) had another resident touch her and wanted to know what we were doing to prevent it from happening again. I let him know we had interventions in place to mitigate the risk of another resident to resident interaction, and that we did notify the police as well as the state .I also let him know that I could not divulge too much information about another resident but that other residents here are here for a reason and may not all be cognitively intact and aware as others. The fact that I informed him that we notified the Police and (Survey Authority), did seem to ease his mind some but he did request that a referral be sent to another facility in the area (Local LTC/long term care). SSD aware and a referral will be sent. He and his wife then asked what if we want to press charges and we let them know that they have that right to do so. He voiced some frustration that a message was left regarding the concern and he called back to the facility to determine what all happened and that a return call with full details was not provided, we told him we understood his concern and would address it. No other questions at that time .
Resident #226:
Review of an admission Record revealed Resident #226 was a male with pertinent diagnoses which included dementia with behavioral disturbance, Alzheimer's disease, sleep disorders, alcoholic cirrhosis of liver, depression, difficulty in walking, heart failure, muscle weakness, and kidney disease.
Review of a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #226, with a reference date of 2/20/23 revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12 out of 15 which indicated Resident #226 was moderately cognitively impaired.
Review of current Care Plan for Resident #226, initiated on 3/12/19, revealed the focus, .Has a history of inappropriate sexual comments towards staff. History of unwanted touching interactions with others requiring education and reminders of maintaining appropriate boundaries .He recently has an interaction with a female resident and requires frequent education and reminders of appropriate boundaries (10/5/20) .When wife visits he often requests to see her breasts - staff to provide privacy with their visits (6/3/21) . with the intervention .Increased supervision while out of his room (11/23/22) .PSYCHOSOCIAL: Refer to and document on the resident individualized behavior log (11/19/19) .Redirect if expressing inappropriate conversation or if escalating agitated; redirecting to his room to relax and watch TV .Supervise while out of his room per nursing discretion (10/10/22) .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 10/10/2022 at 3:12 PM, revealed, .I met with (Resident #226) in his room today related to the incident he had yesterday where he initiated contact in a sexual nature with another female resident. He said he did not recall the incident at all. He has a BIMS of 13/15 and diagnosis of dementia. He is able to verbalize his needs and preferences and is independent in his w/c with mobility. He then asked me why I was speaking to him about it as the Police officer came to his room yesterday after it happened and spoke with him about it. I asked if he remembered that then did and he maybe remember touching another resident and he again said no and then said to me I don't know why I did it, I think I just blacked out He then became agitated and told me he did not want to talk anymore and I let him know that the IDT is suggesting we assist to get him to his room from the DR in an effort to reduce the risk of another incident such as this one from happening again, he did agree with this. I suggested he attend activities and he said he would not do that and only wants to watch TV in his room. His care plan was revised with this preference and that staff will assist him to his room from the DR(dining room) .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 10/10/2022 at 3:21 PM, revealed, .Per IDT review of incident from yesterday 15-minute checks have been resolved .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation 10/11/2022 13:52, revealed, .Psych services came into the facility to meet with (Resident #226) and we did inform her of his recent resident to resident interaction. She met with (Resident #226) today and stated she will send her report to the facility of the interaction .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 10/11/2022 at 1:54 PM, revealed, .I met with (Resident #226) in his room today after 1741 son met with him in his room. 1741 son came in to meet with 1741 and then went to (Resident #226)'s room. Staff noticed that he was not family of (Resident #226) and entered the room and he did leave the room. No specific words were identified at that time by staff, nor were there loud voices. I asked (Resident #226) what was said and he said they were just talking. I asked if he touched him or said anything mean or threatening to him and he said no not at all. I asked if he felt safe here and he said oh yes, I am fine here (Resident #226) is alert and orientated with a BIMS of 13/15. I asked what was said and he said nothing just small talk I then asked (Resident #226) about the incident he had on Sunday with 1741 and he responded with I thought we were done with this, why are you asking me again today I let him know that it was an incident that happened, and we need to review it. He said it was an accident; I didn't mean to I asked what was an accident and he would not respond. I asked if he remembered touching her and he said he did, and that it was wrong I will keep my hands to myself I asked how it went with psych services today and he would not respond. He then asked if he was in trouble with the police and I reminded him that the police were here and met with him already and he said he knew that .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 10/12/2022 at 09:21 AM, revealed, .Reviewed (Psychiatry Service Agency) recommendations regarding residents' sexual inappropriate behaviors with (Doctor). New orders to reduce lexapro to 5mg daily and start zoloft 25mg daily .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 10/20/2022 1:49 PM, revealed, .I met with (Resident #226) today to discuss the sexual interaction he had with another resident. I asked him how he was feeling about it and he stated that he would not do it again and does not know why he did it at all. (Resident #226) is escorted by staff to and from the dining room for meals as he enjoys eating in the dining room. Will follow up next week .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 10/24/2022 2:18 PM, revealed, .Met with (Resident #226) today regarding the sexually inappropriate incident that occurred with another resident. I asked (Resident #226) if he felt like what he did was appropriate and he replied no I should have never done that and I do not know why I did that. I asked him if he would do it again and he relied with a no answer. (Resident #226) wanted to end the conversation and said that he is fine and it will not happen again .
Review of Police report dated 10/9/22 at 10:06 AM revealed, SUSPECT'S STATEMENT: R/O made contact with (RESIDENT #226) in his room .(RESIDENT #226) did make the comment that R/O looked familiar. R/O advised (RESIDENT #226) that R/O spoke to him years ago in regards to him inappropriately touching people. R/O ended the conversation with (RESIDENT #226) at that time .CONTACT WITH (FAMILY MEMBER LL) R/O made contact with (FAMILY MEMBER LL) over the phone. (FAMILY MEMBER LL) is (RESIDENT #11)'S son and emergency contact. R/O advised (FAMILY MEMBER LL) of the situation and that R/O would be sending a report to the prosecutor's office for review. (FAMILY MEMBER LL) was frustrated knowing that this is the second time that (RESIDENT #226) had assaulted her (sic) mother and nothing was done the first time by (Facility) or the prosecutor's office. CONTACT WITH (FAMILY MEMBER XX)R/O made contact with (FAMILY MEMBER XX) over the phone. (FAMILY MEMBER XX) is (RESIDENT #226)'S wife and emergency contact. R/O advised (FAMILY MEMBER XX) of the situation and that R/O would be sending the report to the prosecutor's office for review. R/O recommended to (FAMILY MEMBER XX) due to it being the second time (RESIDENT #226) had assaulted someone to possibly find better living accommodations for him. (FAMILY MEMBER XX) stated that she had nowhere to put him .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 11/23/2022 at 10:47 AM, revealed, .IDT met and reviewed past incidents that he has had at the facility. He has had recently had a resident to resident interaction that was sexual in nature. (Resident #226) is alert and orientated and his own person with a BIMS of 13/15. He is able to communicate his needs and is independent in his w/c with mobility. He spends the majority of his time in his room in his w/c but does attend the DR for meals and staff assist him to return to his room. His care plan was reviewed and revised to add that he have increased supervision while out of his room. DC (discharge) was discussed as well to home with his wife or a possible AFC (adult foster care). SSD will contact the wife and request a care conference and AAA (County agency for older adults) for assistance with DC to the community .
In an interview on 6/28/23 at 10:17 AM, CNA C reported (Resident #11) was seated by (Resident #226) he was observed to be ambulating closer to her. CNA C reported she was aware of his history of inappropriately sexually touching other residents, and she reported she was assisting another resident but when she came back, he was seated next to Resident #11 with his hand placed on her breast. CNA C reported she directed Resident #226 to remove his hand from Resident #11's breast, separated them, and took him back to [NAME] hall (which was located at the back of the facility) and informed the nurse. CNA C reported Resident 11's room was down at the left end of the 100 hallway and she has always been down there.
In an interview on 06/28/23 at 02:45 PM, Family member (FM) LL reported the recent incident was with the same person who had sexually assaulted his mother previously. FM LL reported his mother, (Resident #11) was taken to the hospital in 2020 for a rape kit to be performed on her because (Resident #226) had made sexual contact with her but his dad decided not to have the test done as she didn't remember and didn't want her to go through that. FM LL reported This absolutely devastated my dad, and the police were contacted. FM LL reported his mother was a very reserved person her whole life, would not be accepting of that happening to her and she started to flip her shirt up more, that was not something she did prior to all this happening.
Review of Facility Reported Incident Report dated 10/2/2020, revealed, .Incident Summary: Review of statement from Previous Administrator RR revealed, .Writter (sic) walked into the day room and saw (Resident #226) looking up (Resident #11)'s dress while her brief was down to her ankles .Incident Description: On 10/02/2020 at 6:30 PM, Administrator walked past day room and saw (Resident #11) and (Resident #226) really close together. (Resident #226) was in his powered wheelchair sideways next to (Resident #11) who was sitting in a recliner in the day room with her walker in front of her. Administrator entered the room from the opposite side of the room and began to call out for (Resident #226) to back away from (Resident #11). As Administrator continued to call out to (Resident #226) he ignored and stayed put so Administrator continued to walk over to the two of them. When Administrator made his way to the 2 of them, Administrator saw (Resident #11) with her brief down to her ankles and (Resident #226) sitting next to her, and his arms extended towards her. Once next to them Administrator called for (Resident #226) to remove himself from the area again. (Resident #226) became startled and ran over (Resident #11)'s walker as he tried to remove himself. No contact was visualized at that time but based on the positioning of him and his arms, and how he became startled, and that her brief was off, and peri area exposed it is probable that contact was made at that time. Administrator then called for the staff 's assistance to dress (Resident #11) and take her back to her room. As staff took (Resident #11) back to her room, she told Administrator .that (Resident #226) just wanted to see her boobies. (Resident #11) was immediately placed on a one on one with the CNA .Administrator called the police and all responsible parties were notified. After talking to (Resident #11)'s husband about the incident, it was explained that no actual contact was visualized but based on scenario it was probable. He then asked that we send her out to the ER (emergency room) to be examined. When (Resident #11) arrived at the hospital., the hospital and family called the administrator to verbalize (Resident #11) didn't remember the incident. The hospital had contacted her husband and he informed the ER staff that he didn't want her put through the exam since she couldn't recall the incident .Resident #226 went out to (Local Hospital) for a pysch eval .Nothing could be done and set-up transportation for the AM .Both residents were placed on one to one when they returned from the hospital .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 10/3/20 at 8:07 AM, revealed, .On 10/2020 (10/2/2020) as the evening progressed after he had a verbal altercation with another resident he was later observed with a female resident in the TV room touching her in an inappropriate sexual way, they were immediately separated and he was placed on 1:1 supervision and sent to the ER for eval. And was placed in his own room on the COVID new admission/re-admission unit. 1:1 supervision will continue and was added to his plan of care .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 10/6/20 at 1:50 PM, revealed, .He then sat at the nurses station and called his friend. They exchanged some small talk, then (Resident #226) said to his friend I had some real fun the other day with one of the ladies I guess I was not supposed to though, I know that now, but she came onto me They then proceeded to discuss other items. (Resident #226) recently had an incident where he had made contact with another female resident .After he completed his phone call I asked him if I could talk in his room and he agreed, I then told him I wanted to talk about the incident he had with the female resident the other day and he stated, yes I know that was bad, I am really sorry I asked him why he said it was fun with his friend, and he apologized and said he knew that was wrong too, then has (sic) asked me if I thought he was a womanizer and I said no. I just wanted to make sure he was aware hat (sic) touching other residents is not acceptable and he verbalized understanding. He has a BIMS of 13 .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 3/11/21 at 1:05 PM, revealed, .(Resident #226) has a hx (history of) a resident to resident that was sexual in manner and the spouse of the other residents has stated that he wasn't to be around his wife and that he will press charges if he is. I let the wife know this [NAME] (sic) and she stated that was mean of us and the other residents husband to press charges on his as he is an old man in a nursing home I let her know that he has a BIMS of 13 and 9, and that he is alert and orientated (sic) and cognitively not confused .
In an interview on 06/28/23 at 03:02 PM, Corporate Clinical Nurse (CCN) SS reported she was present for the previous incident in 2020, the prosecuting attorney was involved in that incident. CCN SS reported room moves were conducted, he was removed off the unit and we did put interventions into place. When queried as to the knowledge of Resident #226's previous incident with Resident #11, how was Resident #226 permitted access to Resident #11 to commit another incident of inappropriate sexual touching? CCN SS was unable to provide a reply as to how this was able to happen again other than it was reviewed, and interventions were put in place. CCN SS reported Resident #11 did not present with any adverse actions and her dementia had progressed. CCN SS stated, .(Resident #11) pulls them out (her breasts) and plays with them .she licks her nipples often . Note: This writer did not observe Resident #11 exposing her breasts or playing with her breasts during the multiple observations of her in the hallway by the nurse's station, in activities, or in the dining room.
Review of progress notes revealed no recent documentation of exposing her breasts.
Review of Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], revealed, .Section E: Behaviors: C. Other behavioral symptoms not directed towards others .( .public sexual acts, disrobing in public .) .0. Behavior not exhibited .
Resident #73:
Review of an admission Record revealed Resident #73 was a male with pertinent diagnoses which included diabetes, surgical procedure for ulcers, depression, chronic pain, vascular disease, lymphedema, muscle weakness, difficulty walking, and arthritis.
Review of a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #73, with a reference date of 3/21/23 revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15 which indicated Resident #73 was cognitively intact. MDS Section G: revealed, Resident #73 had lower extremity impairment on side.
Review of Intake dated 4/16/23, revealed, .Date of Alleged Event: 04/15/23 at 11:30 PM .Incident Summary: At 1130, (Resident #73) was sleeping and (CNA OO) came into his room and turned on his light. It woke him up and he told her to get out of his room. She was not his CNA. She told him that he needs to treat staff better and was threatening him. He stated he repeatedly asked her to leave his room and she kept yelling at him. After a few minutes she then stated, I am a police officer and I will hurt you. Then left the room. (Resident #73) got up and went to the south dining room in the dark for a few hours as he was afraid to go back to his room. He eventually returned to his room and went back to sleep. Police were called and spoke with him. (CNA OO) is suspended until further notice. (Resident #73) did not want to press charges .
Review of 5 Day Summary Investigation Report revealed, .Statement from (LPN J): I was not there, I heard talking. (CNA OO) went in and turned the light on, and he was angry. He came out to ask, 'who the ass was that woke me up'. (CNA L) and (CNA M) were there. He then went in the dining room .
Statement from (CNA M), CNA: I saw (CNA OO) and (CNA L) coming towards the nurse's station. (CNA L) told (CNA OO) not to go in his room. I asked who's room as I was charting at the nurse's station. (CNA OO) said (Resident #226). I told her not to go in there. She went in and poked her head out about his IV, then turned on the light. (Resident #226) told her to get out. She said to be nicer to the staff. I couldn't hear nothing else. She then left. I saw him in the South dining hall, and he was upset so I told him to report it. I also told (LPN J).
This writer attempted to speak to CNA M prior to exit from the facility.
.Statement from (CNA OO), CNA: I went in there, I said if he could be more respectful to the staff because he swears at them. He told me to get the hell out. I then asked him again and then I left. They were telling me about him, so I went in there to talk to him for a second. He got upset and then I left .When asked, (CNA OO) denies telling (R73) that she is a police officer and would hurt him .
.Statement from(CNA L), CNA: I was up front .(CNA OO) said she was going in there. I repeatedly told (CNA OO) not to go in there. I walked back with (CNA OO). (CNA M) and I told her not to go in .Root Cause Analysis: Staff were upset with the way (Resident #73) was speaking to them and (CNA OO) thought she could talk to (Resident #73) about this. (CNA OO) approached (Resident #73) in his room and the conversation was not productive. (CNA OO) was previously a corrections officer, and it is believed she did state this with an attempt to deescalate the situation and assist in correcting his behavior .
.Summary: Through interview and investigation, it was concluded (Resident #73) and (CNA OO) had a conversation initiated by (CNA OO) on the night of 4/15/23. (CNA OO) overheard employees speaking about how (Resident #73) can be condescending and disrespectful towards staff and thought she could use her former corrections officer training to correct (Resident #73)'s behavior .Corrective Action: (CNA OO) is being separated from employment due to lack of customer service. (Resident #73) met with our Social Service designee and was assessed for psychosocial changes from his baseline .he voiced gratitude that (CNA OO) would not be back in the facility .
In an interview on 06/27/23 03:01 PM, CNA L reported (Resident #73) was asleep in his room and she wanted to go in there. CNA L reported we warned her to not go in there, and if she did go in there, do not wake him up. CNA L reported CNA OO went into the room and turned on the light, I couldn't believe she turned on the light. CNA L reported she could hear talking in the room but was at the desk and unable to hear exactly what was being said but she heard Resident #73 yelling, Leave out of my room, leave out of my room. CNA L reported there was no reason to wake him up. CNA L reported the staff were discussing the discharge of (Resident #73) for the next day, he was not a pleasant man, he would cuss the staff out, and he was rude to everyone. CNA L reported she wasn't assigned to the unit and was actually assigned to the front of the building so there was no reason for her to be back there. CNA L reported CNA OO wanted to see if he was the man she thought, as she believed she knew him.
Review of Resident Statement of Events received on 6/27/23, revealed, .(LPN J) gave my pain pills, I was trying to sleep and turned towards the window. Next thing I know the light comes on a short stocky Mexican, w/ (with) no hair starts saying I can't say this, do that. I kept telling her to get out of my room. She started t[TRUNCATED]
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain dignity for one resident (R17) of 18 residents reviewed for ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain dignity for one resident (R17) of 18 residents reviewed for dignity, resulting in the likelihood of feelings of embarrassment and humiliation based on the reasonable person concept.
Findings include:
According to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 6/12/2023, R17 had a BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) of 99 indicating that he was not capable of making decisions on his own. Required total dependence of two-plus persons physical assistance to transfer. Resident was always incontinent of bowel and bladder dependent on staff for ADL care. His diagnoses included cerebral palsy (a condition marked by impaired muscle coordination/spastic paralysis and/or other disabilities typically caused by damage to the brain before or at birth, aphasia (disorder that affects how you communicate), seizure disorder/epilepsy, anxiety, and depression.
During an observation and interview on 6/26/2023 at 11:08 AM, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Z pulled R17 backwards in a Broda chair (gives resident ability to tilt back and recline) to his room banging him into the double doors. This made the resident [NAME] forward in his chair. CNA Z stated, I'm going to take him to do a check and change(brief change) in his room. I can do it. The CNA then pulled R17 into his room and closed the door. This Surveyor entered R17's room observing CNA Z had leaned the resident back in the Broda chair and had started to change his urine soaked brief while still in the chair. At 11:17 AM, CNA Z exited R17's room with him, pushing him to the middle of the hall. There, the CNA left the resident in middle of the hall, put dirty linen in Home Care-S, went back to the resident, pushed him to the Nursing Station 2, placing him next to the railing and left him by himself.
During an interview on 6/27/2023 at 1:59 PM, Director of Nursing (DON) B shook her head, stating, A resident that needs a brief change or incontinence care should be transferred to their bed to make sure they are thoroughly cleaned. A resident should not be changed in a Broda chair. They cannot be thoroughly cleaned while sitting that way.
Review of R17's Care Plan Functional Incontinence as evidenced by resident's altered mobility, cognitive communication deficit, and anarthria (complete loss of speech). He was dependent on staff to anticipate and intervene for his toileting needs. Any continence achieved was through direct staff intervention. Other risk factors of incontinence included fall revision on 2/22/2023. Goal to meet R17's needs included maintain an adequate output without evidence of an infection. To meet goal, interventions included incontinence care with protective barrier ointment as indicated, incontinence supplies (disposable briefs) used.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify a Responsible Party of a change in care/condition for 1 of 18 residents (Resident #71) reviewed for notification of change, resultin...
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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify a Responsible Party of a change in care/condition for 1 of 18 residents (Resident #71) reviewed for notification of change, resulting in the Responsible Party not participating in medical decisions regarding care and treatment.
Findings included:
Resident #71:
Review of an admission Record revealed Resident #71 was a male with pertinent diagnoses which included Korsakoff syndrome (memory disorder results from vitamin B1 deficiency, damages nerve cells, part of the brain involved with memory), traumatic head injury, Wernicke's encephalopathy (life threatening illness which affects the peripheral and central nervous system), adult failure to thrive, depression, and history of falls.
Review of a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #71, with a reference date of 5/3/23 revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 7 out of 15 which indicated Resident #7 was moderately cognitively impaired.
Review of current Care Plan for Resident #71, revised on 5/2/2023, revealed the focus, .Altered functional mobility and ADLs (activities of daily living) related to: (Resident #71) admitted with primary diagnosis of Korsakoff syndrome, malnutrition, chronic subdural hematoma .He is alert and oriented to himself only. He wanders the halls and requires redirecting. Wanderguard in place . with the intervention .EXIT SEEKING ALERT: Exit seeking alarm band protection device applied dated 4/28/23 .With history of exit seeking and mobility independence apply interventions as indicated and reassess prn (as needed) .4/28/23 .
In an interview on 06/28/23 at 08:49 AM, Guardian MM reported when Resident #71 had exited the building without supervision on 5/14/23 she was not contacted as his guardian as to what had occurred.
In an interview on 06/28/23 at 3:25 PM, Director of Nursing (DON) B reported during review of the record, the notification of the representative should have been entered in the risk assessment. Review of the progress notes did not reveal a notification provided to the guardian. Review of the incident report showed no notification to the guardian. DON B concurred the record did not contain notification of the responsible party.
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
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This citation pertains to intake MI00134009 and MI00136319
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to immediat...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This citation pertains to intake MI00134009 and MI00136319
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to immediately report allegations of abuse for one resident (R38) of three residents reviewed for abuse, resulting in allegations of abuse that were not reported to the Nursing Home Administrator and the State Agency timely, and the potential for further allegations of abuse to go unreported, and not thoroughly investigated.
Findings include:
According to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], R38 scored 15/15 (cognitively intact) on her BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) and required a wheelchair for mobility. The resident did not exhibit behaviors including verbal/communicated outbursts. Diagnoses included cancer, stroke, anxiety, and depression.
Review of MI-FRI ID: 00049615 reported an incident alleging staff to R38 verbal abuse occurred on 12/29/2022 at 9:15 PM.
Review of MI-FRI Incident Summary reported the incident between staff and R38 was discovered 12/30/2022 at 3:30 PM.
During an interview on 6/28/2023 at 12:28 PM, the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) A stated, I am not the abuse coordinator the DON (Director of Nursing) is. At the time of the incident for (R38) another nurse was the DON. (R38's) incident, occurred on 12/29 (2022) and administration was not notified until the next day, 12/30 (2022), when a CNA said something to the then DON. It should have been reported within two hours.
During an interview on 6/28/2023 at 12:35 PM, Director of Nursing (DON) B stated, The incident with (R38) and staff, (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN NN) happened before I became the DON. I am currently the abuse coordinator. When any type of abuse is observed or heard about it should be reported to myself or the Administrator immediately. Staff has received abuse training through in-services since I've been here. There are signs around the building telling staff who to contact when they see or hear about abuse, any kind of abuse.
During an interview on 6/28/23 at 11:40 AM, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) M stated, During my rounds, (R38) was telling (LPN NN) about her medications. They argued. (LPN NN) started calling (R38) a B**** and acting liking a F****** 2-year-old. The LPN shoved (R38) in her wheelchair into the door. (R38) looked shook up. I felt (R38) was in danger. The RN (Registered) Charge Nurse PP said the incident needed to be reported and had all staff write statements. I am to report abuse immediately but first try to intervene. I would report to the nurse. The RN Charge Nurse PP witnessed the incident.
Review of facility policy Identification of Abuse, revised March 2019, revealed, .It is the policy of this facility to encourage any employee who has reasonable cause to believe that a resident has been subject to abuse .or endangerment to report it to the facility Administrator and/or Director of Health Care Services (DON) .Abuse: Intentional (non-accidental) harm or threatened harm to a resident's health or welfare. Abuse is defined at 483.5 as the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable .intimidation or punishment with resulting .mental anguish .It includes . verbal abuse . Psychological, Mental or Verbal Abuse: Mental abuse is the use of verbal or nonverbal conduct which causes or has the potential to cause the resident to experience humiliation, intimidation, fear, shame, agitation, or degradation. Verbal abuse may be considered to be a type of mental abuse. Verbal abuse includes the use of oral, written, or gestured communication, or sounds, to residents within hearing distance, regardless of age, ability to comprehend, or disability.
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
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement resident comprehensive care plans for 1 residents of 18 (Resident #8) reviewed for care planning resulting in a lac...
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement resident comprehensive care plans for 1 residents of 18 (Resident #8) reviewed for care planning resulting in a lack of service for residents to maintain their highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Findings include:
Review of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User's Manual V1.17, Chapter 4, revealed, .the facility must develop a comprehensive care plan for each resident that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the comprehensive assessment. The services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being .
Resident #8:
Review of an admission Record revealed Resident #8 was a female with pertinent diagnoses which included stroke, dementia, need for assistance with personal care, muscle weakness, legal blindness, repeated falls, difficulty in walking, anxiety, and delusional disorder.
Review of current Care Plan for Resident #8, revised on 1/24/22, revealed the focus, .(Resident #8) has altered functional mobility and ADL's (activities of daily living) related to: history of strokes and is blind in both eyes .She needs reminded to remain calm as she is safe . with the intervention .AMBULATION: non-ambulatory .Fall - RISK MANAGEMENT, 10/3/21 - Fall mat at bedside .
During an observation on 06/26/23 at 11:27 AM, Resident #8 was observed lying in her bed with a fall mat next to her bed. Her bed was not low to the ground.
During an observation on 06/26/23 at 12:33 PM, Resident #8 was observed lying in her bed. A gray fall mat was folded up in the far right corner of the room with the wheelchairs.
During an observation on 06/26/23 at 02:49 PM, Resident #8 was observed lying in her bed and there was not a gray fall mat next to her bed. It was folded in half placed in the far right corner of the room.
In an interview on 6/28/23 at 10:15 AM, CNA T reported the CNAs would find the care plan information on the rounds sheets and also look in the resident's room and it tells you their level of care, diets, etc.
In an interview on 6/28/23 at 11:32 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) C reported following an incident the nurse would add an intervention to the care plan. When there was a fall, nurses contact the supervisor on duty and they do at times assist with interventions. LPN C reported the IDT team reviews the care plans and made any changes they felt necessary.
In an interview on 6/28/23 at 10:53 AM, CNA Y reported the CNAs look for the ADL Care plan which was placed in the resident's closet, this informed them of the interventions needed to care for the resident.
In an interview on 6/28/23 at 3:43 PM, Director of Nursing (DON) B reported the nursing staff would find the ADL Care Plan which is what was used a the care guide for Residents in the resident's room, in the closet.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
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 1) follow professional standards of nursing practice ...
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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 1) follow professional standards of nursing practice for physician notification of a change in condition, 2) complete assessments when an injury occurs, 3)notify of incident to nursing staff and kitchen personnel and 4) administer treatment with an order for 1 of 18 residents (Resident #42) reviewed for accidents, resulting in the potential for further injury and the affected resident not maintaining or achieving their highest practical physical well-being.
Findings include:
Review of the Fundamentals of Nursing revealed, Patient care requires effective communication among members of the health care team. The medical record is an important means of communication because it is a confidential, permanent, legal documentation of information relevant to a patient's health care. The record is a continuing account of a patient's health care status and is available to all members of the health care team. [NAME], [NAME] A.; [NAME], [NAME] Griffin; Stockert, [NAME]; Hall, [NAME]. Fundamentals of Nursing - E-Book (Kindle Locations 24088-24091). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.
Resident #42:
Review of an admission Record revealed Resident #42 was a male with pertinent diagnoses which included ataxic gait (unsteady, staggering gait, poor balance, widened base of support), diabetes, muscle weakness, need for assistance with personal care, kidney disease, dysphagia (impairment in the production of speech resulting from brain disease or damage), and cognitive communication deficit, and unsteadiness on feet.
Review of current Care Plan for Resident #42, revised on 2/21/23, revealed the focus, .(Resident #42) has altered functional mobility and ADLs related to blindness, age-related debility. He cannot see but is aware of his surroundings, needs guidance to ambulate to bathroom . with the intervention of .ABLE TO LEAVE ON TOILET: No stand by assist (revision on 9/10/22) .SENSORY: He is legally blind - totally blind in his left eye, very low vision in his right eye. He is able to sense objects/others around him .(Revision on 12/6/20) .
Review of Incident Report dated 3/18/23, revealed, .Called to North dining room. Informed by (LPN C) that (Resident #2) had spilled hot tea on himself. Removed from dining room to check him in private. Observed slight redness to abdominal fold. No blistering or open areas observed .Intervention: have dietary or rehab give him a closed lipped cup to prevent spills or accidents .Updated the care plan to lid on hot liquids .
In an interview on 06/28/23 at 10:06 AM, Resident #42 reported he had a spill of his hot tea and the nurse's put cream on the areas where he had spilled his hot tea. Resident #42 reported there were no blisters and was happy for that.
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation at 3/19/2023 6:00 PM, revealed, .Clarification is was hot tea that spilled on (Resident #42) .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation at 3/18/2023 at 6:00 PM, revealed, .Called to North dining room. Informed by (LPN C) LPN that (Resident #42) had spilled hot coffee on himself. Removed resident from the dining room to check him in private. Observed slight redness to abdominal fold/groin area. No blistering or open areas observed. Will notify all parties concerned. Will ask dietary or rehab for a closed lid cup to prevent spills .
Review of Resident #42's care plan provided no mention of the intervention of adding a lid for all hot liquids due to the incident on 3/18/23.
Review of Resident #42's meal ticket revealed no intervention to have a lid for all hot liquids due to his incident on 3/18/22.
Review of Resident #42's medical record revealed no skin assessment was completed on the day of the incident.
Review of Resident #42's medical record revealed no treatment record or medication administration record for March 2023 for a cream due to a burn.
During an observation on 06/28/23 at 12:05 PM, Resident #42 was observed seated at a table in the dining room. Resident #42 has a Styrofoam cup with two tea bags in it and he reported it was hot tea. His table mate had to assist him with finding where his hot tea cup was located at on the table. Resident #42 stated, .I am blind and I needed help locating the cup on the table .
In an interview on 06/28/23 at 03:15 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) C reported a skin check would be completed, notify the DON, notify the physician and the family (if not their own person), complete an incident report to monitor for injury and develop an intervention for the care plan.
In an interview on 06/28/203 at 3:43 PM, Director of Nursing (DON) B reported during review of Resident #42's medical record revealed no skin assessment was completed, no hot liquid assessment was completed, and there was only a progress note in the record. DON B reported during review of the care plan revealed no intervention in place for Resident #42 for the lid for hot liquids. DON B reported she was not aware there was no intervention on the resident's meal ticket for the hot liquids to have a lid. DON B reported the resident may have had calamine lotion applied to the area where he spilled the hot tea as it was used for burns.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #42:
Review of an admission Record revealed Resident #42 was a male with pertinent diagnoses which included ataxic gai...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #42:
Review of an admission Record revealed Resident #42 was a male with pertinent diagnoses which included ataxic gait (unsteady, staggering gait, poor balance, widened base of support), diabetes, muscle weakness, need for assistance with personal care, kidney disease, dysphagia (impairment in the production of speech resulting from brain disease or damage), and cognitive communication deficit, and unsteadiness on feet.
Review of a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #42, with a reference date of 5/1/23 revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12 out of 15 which indicated Resident #42 was moderately cognitively impaired.
Review of current Care Plan for Resident #42, revised on 2/21/23, revealed the focus, .(Resident #42) has altered functional mobility and ADLs related to blindness, age-related debility. He cannot see but is aware of his surroundings, needs guidance to ambulate to bathroom . with the intervention of .ABLE TO LEAVE ON TOILET: No stand by assist (revision on 9/10/22) .SENSORY: He is legally blind - totally blind in his left eye, very low vision in his right eye. He is able to sense objects/others around him .(Revision on 12/6/20) .
Review of Incident Report dated 3/18/23, revealed, .Called to North dining room. Informed by (LPN C) that (Resident #2) had spilled hot tea on himself. Removed from dining room to check him in private. Observed slight redness to abdominal fold. No blistering or open areas observed .Intervention: have dietary or rehab give him a closed lipped cup to prevent spills or accidents .Updated the care plan to lid on hot liquids .
During an observation on 06/26/23 at 10:50 AM, Resident #42 was observed seated on the side of his bed and he was drinking his drink with no lid or straw.
During an observation on 06/26/23 10:58 AM, Resident #42 was calling out to get some help, he has his light on. CNA PP asked him if he liked the tea Resident #42 was reporting he doesn't' like the water and asked for more tea.
In an interview on 06/28/23 at 10:06 AM, Resident #42 reported he had a spill of his hot tea and the nurse's put cream on the areas where he had spilled his hot tea. Resident #42 reported there were no blisters and was happy for that.
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation at 3/19/2023 6:00 PM, revealed, .Clarification is was hot tea that spilled on (Resident #42) .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation at 3/18/2023 at 6:00 PM, revealed, .Called to North dining room. Informed by (LPN C) that (Resident #42) had spilled hot coffee on himself. Removed resident from the dining room to check him in private. Observed slight redness to abdominal fold/groin area. No blistering or open areas observed. Will notify all parties concerned. Will ask dietary or rehab for a closed lid cup to prevent spills .
Review of Resident #42's care plan provided no mention of the intervention of adding a lid for all hot liquids due to the incident on 3/18/23.
Review of Resident #42's meal ticket revealed no intervention to have a lid for all hot liquids due to his incident on 3/18/22.
Review of Resident #42's medical record revealed no skin assessment was completed on the day of the incident.
Review of Resident #42's medical record revealed no treatment record or medication administration record for March 2023 for a cream due to a burn.
During an observation on 06/28/23 at 12:05 PM, Resident #42 was observed seated at a table in the dining room. Resident #42 has a Styrofoam cup with two tea bags in it and he reported it was hot tea. His table mate had to assist him with finding where his hot tea cup was located at on the table. Resident #42 stated, .I am blind and I needed help locating the cup on the table .
In an interview on 06/28/23 at 03:15 PM. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) C reported a skin check would be completed, notify the DON, notify the physician and the family, if not their own person, complete an incident report to monitor for injury and develop an intervention for the care plan.
Review of Incident Report dated 2/20/23 at 1:01 PM, revealed, .Nursing Description: It was reported to this nurse that Rusty hit his head after standing up in the bathroom. He was being picked up for dialysis and
had to use the bathroom before he left. Rusty is legally blind and requires staff to direct him when ambulating.
Resident Description: I hit my head on something .Immediate Action Taken: Description: Assessed for injury, and then he left for dialysis. No markings noted. Will start neuros once he returns from dialysis. INTERVENTION:
Educated staff to keep eyes on him due to him being legally blind when in the bathroom .
In an interview on 06/28/23 at 09:52 AM, CNA D exited Resident #42's room and when this writer inquired where Resident #42 was CNA D reported he was in the bathroom. CNA D went into the shower room. Resident #42 was left in the bathroom unattended.
In an interview on 06/28/23 at 3:02 PM, CNA D reported when a resident was a stand by assist the staff would wait outside the bathroom door in case the resident needed assistance. CNA D reported Resident #42 was alright to be in the bathroom by himself as he was able to call for assistance when he was finished.
In an interview on 06/28/203 at 3:43 PM, Director of Nursing (DON) B reported when a resident was a stand by assist the staff member was to be in the room by the restroom door in case the Resident needed assistance. DON B reported the resident should not be left alone in the room by themselves.
Resident #71:
Review of an admission Record revealed Resident #71 was a male with pertinent diagnoses which included Korsakoff syndrome (memory disorder results from vitamin B1 deficiency, damages nerve cells, part of the brain involved with memory), traumatic head injury, Wernicke's encephalopathy (life threatening illness which affects the peripheral and central nervous system), adult failure to thrive, depression, and history of falls.
Review of a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #71, with a reference date of 5/3/23 revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 7 out of 15 which indicated Resident #7 was moderately cognitively impaired.
Review of current Care Plan for Resident #71, revised on 5/2/2023, revealed the focus, .Altered functional mobility and ADL's related to: (Resident #71) admitted with primary diagnosis of Korsakoff syndrome, malnutrition, chronic subdural hematoma .He is alert and oriented to himself only. He wanders the halls and requires redirecting. Wanderguard in placed . with the intervention .EXIT SEEKING ALERT: Exit seeking alarm band protection device applied dated 4/28/23 .With history of exit seeking and mobility independence apply interventions as indicated and reassess prn (as needed) .4/28/23 .
Review of Orders dated 4/28/23, revealed, .EXIT SEEKING PREVENTION TRANSMITTER CHECK PLACEMENT EVERY SHIFT (DEVICE ON LEFT ANKLE) every shift for exit seeking device function Y/N IF DEVICE ON .Exit Seeking Transmitter Device: Check Function q afternoon shift, if no positive result; replace transmitter. *every night shift for exit seeking device function .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 4/28/23 at 12:58 PM, revealed, .Resident alert with confusion. Exhibits severe STM (short term memory) impairments constantly asking the same questions, redirection unsuccessful. Res. Ambulates independently and without assistive device gait steady. Res. Wandering throughout facility looking for door to go to work and smoke a cigarette. Writer explained why res. is here at facility, he says ok and is calm and cooperative and within 5 minutes, res. asking same questions and seeking door. Exit seeking device on left ankle. No attempts to remove .
Review of Wandering Risk Assessment Scale dated 4/28/23, revealed, .Score: 11.0 .11- Above High Risk to Wander .Assessment Summary: Resident with stm impairment and independent ambulatory. Constant reminders given. Wandering around facility. Exit seeking device placed on res. left ankle .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 4/28/23 at 7:27 PM, revealed, .Mr. (Resident #71) went to every door and tried to go out, staff re-direct the resident .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 4/30/23 at 1:15 PM, revealed, .Client wandering hall by nurses station .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 5/1/23 at 2:53 PM, revealed, .He has dementia and is independent with mobility. He has made several attempts to exit the facility and has been pressing on the doors and verbalizing that he want to leave. He has a wanderguard device on. Orders in place and his care plan reflects the device. He has been placed on 1:1 supervision .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 5/1/23 at 3:10 PM, revealed, .(Resident #71) as he is trying to exit the facility multiple times daily .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 5/2/2023 at 2:29 PM, revealed, .Resident alert and forgetful. He is on one:one for safety .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 5/8/2023 11:38 AM, revealed, .admission MDS note: (Resident #71) was admitted for long-term convalescent care due to Wernicke's encephalopathy, dementia with amnestic disorder related to ETOH abuse, frequent falls resulting in subdural hematoma, AFTT, BPH, and depression. (Resident #71) is disoriented at baseline. Continued decline is anticipated due to dx of Dementia. He has experienced a slow cognitive decline over time. His current BIMS score is 7/15 indicating severe cognitive impairment. He was able to repeat the 3 words that were given to him, but unable to answer the remaining questions or needed verbal cueing. Due to cognitive impairment, he is unable to recall that he now resides at the nursing home. He wanders and goes to the exit doors throughout the day, seeking a way to leave the building. Exit seeking transmitter device is in place to alert the staff when he is exceeding a safe range of movement .(Resident #71) continues to adjust to new surroundings, loss of roles, and SNF (skilled nursing facility) placement. Nursing is assessing mood, behavior, sleep, and appetite daily . (Resident #71) .independent movement/wandering .history of falling .(Resident #71) has a history of repeated falls in the community. He has a strong self-determined behavior and prefers to complete ADLs as independently. During self-determination he is at risk of exceeding his functional capabilities .Current interventions remain the most appropriate to reduce likelihood of falls or injuries .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 5/11/2023 at 1:07 PM, revealed, .1:1 discontinued due to no further attempts made to exit the facility. Continue with wanderguard .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 5/13/23 at 1:38 PM, revealed, .Client wandering hall by nurses station at this time .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 5/14/23 at 2:03 PM, revealed, .Per staff client walked out front door with people that were here visiting their family. Client had on wanderguard/intact/working properly. Alarm was going off in building. Staff had client in line of site and client started to walk into street with traffic. Staff stopped client and brought him back into facility .
Review of Incident Report dated 5/14/23 at 2:00 PM, revealed, .Nursing Description: CNA reported to the nurse that (R71) was observed walking outside. The CNA had stated there were visitors leaving and he got out as well. It was about 71 degrees outside, no coat was needed. He had on shoes. He had his wanderguard on at that time and the alarm was sounding and the door alarm was as well. We are unable to determine who the visitors were he walked out with . INTERVENTION: Increased supervision when awake .
Review of the care plan showed no care plan revisions for interventions to be implemented following his elopement on 5/14/23 when he made it to the street after exiting the building.
Review of Intake Information form submitted on 5/23/23 at 7:46 PM, revealed, .Caller states yesterday (05/14/2023) around 2:00 PM a resident left the facility and was found in the center turning lane of (Name of Highway) Highway. Caller states she witnessed the resident in the middle of the road and staff members running after him . Note: the highway was a 4 lane highway, with a center lane for turning, with a speed limit of 35 mph which changed from 45 mph just before the facility.
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 5/15/23 at 6:48 AM, revealed, .Continues exit seeking .safety measures in place .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 5/25/2023 at 1:35 PM, revealed, .(Resident #71) was observed wandering the facility and wanting to get outside to get his keys. I asked (Resident #71)if he needed help getting back to his room and he stated yes please .
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 5/27/2023 at 12:40 PM, .TBP (transmission based precautions) maintained per protocol. Alert/responsive, can verbalize needs to staff with noted confusion at times with repetitive question asking; staff redirects. Client independent, and continent B&B (bowel and bladder). All meds given per MD (Medical Doctor) orders MAR (Medication Adminstration Record); no adverse effects noted. Good appetite. Wanderguard in place/working properly at this time. VS (vital signs) updated, afebrile. Client wandering coloring at nurses station.
Review of Interdisciplinary Documentation dated 6/21/2023 07:14 AM, revealed, .Writer entered resident room to administer scheduled MD prescribed medications. Upon entering room writer saw resident urinating in water cups. Writer informed resident to use bathroom and not to use water cups as urinal. Staff provided resident with urinal, resident verbalized understanding, Staff will continue to monitor for safety .
During an observation and interview on 6/26/2023 at 11:48 AM, Resident #71 was sitting at bedside. Dressed seasonally appropriately. Clean in appearance. Resident reported he had a wrist watch on his left ankle. Resident revealed the wrist watch that was on his left ankle under his sock.
During an observation on 06/26/23 at 12:24 PM, Resident #71 was observed by the nurse's station on the 100 hallway and continued down the 100 hallway towards the therapy room. Registered Nurse (RN) F reported the resident was a wanderer. Observed LPN J was speaking with Resident #71 and he was asking her if she contacted their supervisor at El Rico. She kept reassuring him that she contacted them and he asked again. He hugged her and told her, Thank you. In an interview, LPN J reported the resident always comes to find her, always calls her [NAME], and asks about contacting his supervisor at this place of employment.
Review of Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], revealed, .Section E: Wandering - Presence & Frequency: Has the resident wandered? .3. Behavior of this type occurred daily .Wandering - Impact: Does the wandering place the resident at significant risk of getting to a potentially dangerous place? .1. Yes .
In an interview on 06/27/23 at 12:20 PM, Social Services Director (SSD) K reported she was informed by staff the resident had exited the building. SSD K reported it was believed he read the sign on the door, waited the 15 seconds and went out the door. SSD K reported there were some family members who do have the code to the door. Upon exiting her office, Resident #71 was observed in the hallway attempting to get some coffee from the beverage cart in the hallway.
Review of Task - Behaviors showed no documentation in the record of any recorded behaviors for exit seeking/wandering.
In an interview on 06/27/23 at 02:04 PM, Registered Nurse (RN) P reported she was going off the floor as it was the end of her shift. RN P reported from what she can recall the CNA came to the nurse's station and reported she looked out, saw him and went out and got him. RN P reported from what she remembers being told, Resident #71 was getting ready to go in the street, visitors let him out the front doors, the CNA was frantic, and she contacted the Administrator. RN P stated, .Whatever happened I placed in the notes .I was going off the floor .
In an interview on 06/27/23 at 02:31 PM, Housekeeper HH reported she was at the time clock at the end of the main hallway, and the alarm was sounding, the resident had made it out the front door. Housekeeper HH reported when they (visitors) opened the door, they didn't know he was a resident and he left with them out the front door. Housekeeper HH reported CNA G was observed looking out the door, and then went out the front door, and returned with Resident #71.
In an interview on 06/27/23 at 03:13 PM, CNA G reported the day was Mother's day and there as a lot of traffic of visitors in the building. CNA G reported she had just finished her break and heard the door alarm going off and walked over to the front door to turn it off. CNA G stated, .I stopped and didn't observe anyone in the hallway by the front entrance, looked outside and didn't see no one, decided to step outside and observed (Resident #71) on the curb ready to step into traffic .I wasn't sure what to do .I yelled his name and he responded and asked me, Oh [NAME] where are my keys? .She said he always called her [NAME] as he couldn't say her name .I had keys in my hand and shook them to show him. Told him to come get them and met him halfway in the parking lot and took him back inside .The nurse misunderstood what I was saying .I didn't see him go out the door, I did my protocol, looked and seen (Resident #71) outside .CNA G stated, .No one seen him going out the door. He was ready to step into traffic .He was at the 2nd entrance at the street . ready to step into the street with a button up shirt on and with the cars were flying, you could see the flannel flapping in the wind from the cars. That was how fast the cars were going .it says to go slower but people don't . CNA G reported Resident #71 had tried to get out one time before, he had read that the door said to hold for 15 seconds then push, he can read and can comprehend more than you think. CNA G reported the alarm went off that time, but he was stopped before he was able to make it outside.
In an interview on 6/28/23 at 10:50 AM, CNA G reported when a resident was a fall risk or an elopement risk, they were placed on checks for every 15/20 minutes.
In an interview on 6/28/23 at 11:32 PM, LPN C reported when a resident was placed on increased supervision, the resident was kept in the common area and supervised all the time. LPN C reported sometimes like with elopement, the resident would be placed on one to one or 15-minute checks.
In an interview on 6/28/23 at 3:23 PM, Director of Nursing (DON) reported the wandering risk assessment was completed upon admission for all residents. Those residents determined to have a high score or indicate they might try to exit the building, those would be assessed quarterly and as needed. DON B reported the facility placed a wanderguard on Resident #71, he was very forgetful, and kind of restless. DON B reported for increased supervision you would try to keep tabs on the resident and where he was. DON B reported the facility does do behavior monitoring and this was recorded in the task section of the medical record. DON B reported when a resident was wandering the staff would redirect them or redirect them to a different area. When queried why the resident was removed from one to one, DON B reported she was unsure as to why the supervision was reduced and she couldn't remember exactly what was said to take the resident off of the one to one.
Review of policy Wandering Residents Exit Seeking Management revised [DATE], revealed, .It is the policy of this facility to assess residents and plan their care to prevent foreseeable accidents related to wandering and exit seeking behavior which has the potential to lead to elopement .Definition: Wandering: Aimless or purposeful motor activity that causes a social problem such as becoming lost, leaving a safe environment, or intruding in an inappropriate place .Elopement: The resident's leaving of the facility without staff observation or knowledge of the departure .b. The admission safety care plan will be utilized as a tool to conduct a comprehensive assessment of exit seeking risk upon admission .i. An alarm bracelet is placed on the W/C or resident to audibly alert staff of a resident displaying exit seeking behavior if the location is using alarm bands .ii. Maintenance of picture ID systems to assist all departments with recognition of at-risk residents .iii. Tracking of wandering behavior to assist with identification of specific individualized effective approaches .iv. Visual checks assigned Q 15, 30 or 60 minutes for a defined assessment period to develop person-centered interventions and patterning .v. Provision of activities and distractions for the resident, i.e., memory boxes, exercise, hobbies, reading, social interaction, music, written or verbal reassurances, snacks, one-to-one sitters .vi. Sensor devices to detect room exits or visual deterrents on doors .
This citation pertains to intake MI00137503
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to prevent falls for one resident (R17), implement appropriate care planned interventions for accidents/hazards for one resident (R42), and supervise and prevent one resident (R71) from leaving the facility, for three residents reviewed for accidents and hazards, resulting in multiple falls (R17), accidents/hazards potential for harm (R42) and resident (R71) leaving the facility and walking to the road, with potential for additional falls with injuries, injuries, and elopement.
Findings include:
R17
According to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], R17 had a BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) of 99 indicating that he was not capable of making decisions on his own, required total dependence of two-plus persons physical assistance to transfer, and was always incontinent of bowel and bladder. His diagnoses included cerebral palsy (a condition marked by impaired muscle coordination/spastic paralysis and/or other disabilities, typically caused by damage to the brain before or at birth), aphasia (disorder that affects how you communicate), seizure disorder/epilepsy, anxiety, and depression.
During an observation and interview on 6/26/2023 at 10:44 AM, R17 was in a Broda chair (gives residents ability to tilt and recline) sitting by Nursing Station 2. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Z stated, Staff keep (R17) up at the nursing station until the next shift because he tries to get out of his chair. We have to keep an eye on him. We work 12-hour shifts, so he stays up here until 6 pm. We do a check and change on him every 2 hours. If he gets sleepy, he can sleep in his bed, but he tries to get out of his bed so we keep him at the nursing station. He does not like anything on his feet. Resident was observed to be barefoot with the hall chilly, making the hair on the Surveyor's arms puff up.
Observed on 6/26/2023 at 11:00 AM - 11:08 AM, R17 was left alone with no staff supervision at Nursing Station 2 rocking forwards and backwards in a Broda chair.
Observed on 6/28/2023 at 7:04 AM, R17 was sitting in a Broda chair in the hall across from Nursing Station 2 where the 2 South Halls and East Hall meet with no staff supervision. No staff were seen in any of the 3 halls until 7:13 AM.
During an interview on 6/28/2023 at 7:28 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) V stated, (R17) likes to sit in the hall and not in his room. He is scared to be in the room when not sleeping because he was abused.
Review of R17's Care Plan revealed the resident had expressive and receptive aphasia with limited communication. He had been observed attempting independent surface-to-surface transfers in his room. He had a history of repeated falls in the community and has fallen in the facility Revision on 2/22/2022. His goal was to have individualized interventions to promote his highest functional capability while mitigating risk factors associated with acute and chronic diagnosis. The interventions used to meet these goals included to provide direction to staff via care card revised on 2/22/2022, see ADL (activities of daily living) plan of care for fall risk interventions revised on 2/17/2022.
Review of R17's Care Plan focused on resident having altered functional mobility and ADLs (activities of daily living). The resident preferred to be in his wheelchair and not his bed during the day with frequent falls and required increased supervision while sitting in his wheelchair at the nurse's station listening to music. The goal was for R17 to receive assistance needed to meet ADL care needs. Interventions to meet this goal included FALL - RISK MANAGEMENT: Encourage non-skid footwear, maintain personal items within reach, perimeter mattress, bed in lowest position except with direct care, prefers to bare foot; assist with non-skid footwear as he will allow, Broda wheelchair and encourage him to be in highly visible areas while awake check and change for incontinence as needed. When restless play music for him. If awake in bed encourage him to be in his wheelchair. Assist with AM (morning) care and assist into wheelchair with last rounds of their shift. Wheelchair not to be left in room when not in use. Date initiated: 2/17/2022. Revision on: 5/11/2023. -Psychosocial .play music when restless .push him in the wheelchair around the facility revised on 2/26/2022. -Transfer: two (person) assists revised on 2/21/2022.
Review of R17's Incident Report (IR) 2689 reported on 2.2.2023 at 17:30 (5:30 PM) the resident had an unwitnessed fall out of his Broda chair in his room. The immediate action taken was to encourage resident to be in common areas when up in his chair. Plan of care had been reviewed and education provided to staff to refer to the plan of care for fall interventions.
Review of R17's Fall Management 2.0 (assessment) dated 2/2/2023 17:56 (5:56 PM) reported the resident was not able to attempt a balance test without physical support, was confined to a wheelchair, and had a history of falls.
Review of R17's Care Plan did not include a revised fall intervention to prevent potential future falls.
Review of R17's Short-Term Care Plan Assessment for Injury Initiate for a minimum of 3 days PRN (as needed) dated 2/2/2023 reported the resident had a potential for a latent injury related, with his long-term care plan reviewed and updated as indicated by assessment. A repeat Fall Assessment should be done as indicated, with a goal of the resident free from signs/symptoms of injury dated 2/6/2023.
Review of R17's Fall Management 2.0 Quarterly Review dated 3/16/2023 reported a score of 6.0 behaviors that included restlessness, lethargy, resists to care, did not follow or understand direction. He was able to stand with partial support, confined to a chair, and did not follow directions. He had a history of no falls in the past 90 days. It was noted R17 had a fall on 2/2/2023, within 30 days of this quarterly review.
Review of R17's Interdisciplinary Documentation Note 2/2/2023 18:17 (6:17 PM) reported, Alerted by resident walking down hallway that resident was on floor. Resident observed on floor in doorway sitting upright with legs extended outward .educated CNA to have resident out in common areas when up in chair. Resident had been in room watching tv and attempted to transfer self .
Review of R17's Progress Note 2/3/2023 05:54 (AM) Interdisciplinary Documentation Note reported, Resident alert with nonverbal communication, continues follow up fall with no injuries noted. He was transferred to his bed about 2000 pm (8:00 PM). He has transferred back to his geri-hair about 0430 am but resident was some agitated, and this writer and the CNA transferred back to his bed. He is in bed resting quietly, will continues to monitor.
During a review of R17's 2/3/2023 08:43 (AM) Interdisciplinary Documentation Note reported, RISK MANAGEMENT . (R17) had an unwitnessed fall yesterday when he got out of his Broda chair care plan was updated .
Review of R17's IR 2723 reported on 3/23/2023 at 11:23 (AM) the resident had an unwitnessed fall in his room. He was observed lying on the floor leaning on his nightstand next to his bed with a wet brief. The immediate action taken was to change the resident and sat on his chair. R17's care plan was updated as reviewed and followed at the time of the fall. New fall interventions included third shift would assist the resident with AM care and into his wheelchair with last rounds of third shift.
Review of R17's medical record did not have a Fall Management 2.0 (assessment) for the fall on 3/23/2023.
Review of R17's Short-Term Care Plan Assessment for Injury Initiate for a minimum of 3 days PRN (as needed) dated 3/23/2023, reported the resident had the potential for a latent injury, his long-term care plan should be reviewed and updated as indicated by assessment, with a repeat Fall Assessment as indicated. The goal was for the resident to be free injury or signs/symptoms of injury.
Review of R17's Care Plan did not include a revised fall intervention to prevent potential future falls.
Review of R17's Progress Note 3/23/2023 14:49 Interdisciplinary Documentation Note reported Resident had unwitnessed fall this morning at 1030am. He was observed lying on the floor and leaning on a nightstand.
Review of R17's Progress Note 3/28/2023 Interdisciplinary Documentation reported the resident had a fall in his room from the bed on 3/23/2023. Per staff interview, third shift usually assists him out of bed, and it was unusual for him to be in the bed.
Review of R17's IR 2735 reported on 4/6/2024 at 08:45 (AM) the resident had an unwitnessed fall in his room. He was observed laying in a fetal position next to his bed with his head resting on the bedside table and his leg wrapped tightly in his sheets and bed pad. His brief and pants were wet. A staff member stated she had pushed his wheelchair into his room and left his room for a couple of minutes to get assistance, when she came back, he was on the floor. Immediate action taken was to not leave wheelchair in resident's room when not in use. The resident was unable to communicate his needs and had an extensive fall history. He was typically out of bed bef[TRUNCATED]
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Laboratory Services
(Tag F0770)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure pharmacy recommended laboratory diagnostic services were followed and completed for one resident (R17) reviewed for laboratory services, resulting in the potential of delayed treatment and impaired coordination of care.
Findings include:
According to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], R17 was unable to complete a BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) to determine his cognition. Section E - Behavior indicated R17 did not experience hallucinations or delusions and did not reject cares including bloodwork. His diagnoses included cerebral palsy (a condition marked by impaired muscle coordination (spastic paralysis) and/or other disabilities, typically caused by damage to the brain before or at birth), aphasia (disorder that affects how you communicate), seizure disorder/epilepsy, anxiety, and depression.
Review of R17's Order Summary 12/27/2022 reported the resident was ordered Valporic Acid Solution (an anti-seizure medication, including anxiety disorders) related to seizures.
Review of R17's Pharmacist Medication Regimen Review (MMR) 2.0 5/5/2023 revealed, Irregularity refers to use of medication that is inconsistent with accepted standards of practice for providing pharmaceutical services not supported by medical evidence, and/or that impedes or interferes with achieving the intended outcome of pharmaceutical services. An irregularity also includes, but is not limited to, use of medication without adequate indication, without adequate monitoring, in excessive doses, and/or in the presence of adverse consequences, as well as the identification of conditions that warrant initiation of medication therapy .b. Potential Irregularity Noted. Clinically significant medication issues identified by the reviewing pharmacist are reported to the facility for clarification or resolution.
Review of R17's pharmacy Note To Attending Physician/Prescriber MMR Date: 5.5.2023 revealed, Comment: (R17) is currently receiving Depakote and does not have a recent ammonia level found in the patient electronic medical record. Hyperammonemia may occur and be present despite normal LFTs (liver function test). In most cases, elevated ammonia concentrations are benign, but in other cases, lethargy and/or coma have been reported. Recommendation: Please consider obtaining a serum ammonia level on the next convenient lab day and then every 6 months thereafter .Physician/Prescriber Response: DISAGREE unable to obtain ammonia level per SNF (skilled nursing facility) lab (dated 6/2/23).
Review of email received from Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) A on 6/29/2023 at 3:00 PM, revealed, We are currently using (name of facility's laboratory) for laboratory services. To get accurate ammonia levels, a specimen must be spun in a centrifuge to separate the plasma from the cells within 15 minutes of collection. (Name of laboratory) facility is further than 15 minutes from our facility and (name of facility) does not have a centrifuge onsite. I am currently working with (name of local hospital) to secure a contract for laboratory services that are local.
Review of R17's Care Plan focus with diagnoses that included seizure disorder. A goal to have early identification, management, treatment, and resolution of an acute condition change required an intervention to obtain baseline labs as ordered by the physician review and compare lab value results PRN (as needed); and to assess abnormal values as indicated.
.Monitoring liver function and ammonia levels should be recommended in patients taking Valporic acid (VPA).Idiosyncratic hyperammonemic encephalopathy without liver failure is rare, completely reversible, but one of the most severe, potentially fatal, adverse drug reactions to VPA. Intermittent confusional episodes due to hyperammonemia can be easily mistaken with partial seizures inducing medication error, prompting the physician to increase the dose of VPA and thus worsening the hyperammonemia. Recommendations to monitor both liver function and serum ammonia must be considered in patients taking VPA to assist in the early detection of adverse effects. Clinical pharmacists can play an important role in this area, recommending the best treatment available, considering the constraints of the pharmaceutical market, and providing patient follow-up, with evidence-based information . Valporic acid-induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy - a potentially fatal adverse drug reaction - PMC (nih.gov)
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
Menu Adequacy
(Tag F0803)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This citation pertains to intake #MI00137460
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This citation pertains to intake #MI00137460
Based on interviews and record review the facility failed to follow posted menus for two residents (Resident #3 and #45), resulting in the potential for decline in nutritional intake and a potential for weight loss.
Findings include:
Resident #3
Review of an admission Record revealed Resident #3, was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] with pertinent diagnoses which included: Multiple Sclerosis
Review of a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #3, with a reference date of 05/23/23 revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15/15 which indicated Resident #3 was cognitively intact.
During an interview on 06/26/23 at 1:16 PM., Resident #3 reported the food is terrible. Resident #3 reported the meat is dry and the potatoes are hard. Resident #3 reported there are no menus delivered to the rooms anymore. Resident #3 reported have no idea what is for lunch before I get to the dining room and it is placed in front of me. I require assistance with my meals. Resident #3 reported often times there is no meat served with lunch and/or dinner. Resident #3 reported its carbohydrate and vegetables, and sometimes a roll or another vegetable.
Resident #45
Review of an admission Record revealed Resident #45, was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] with pertinent diagnoses which included: heart failure.
Review of a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #45 with a reference date of 5/2/23 revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 10/15 which indicated Resident #45 was cognitively impaired.
During an interview on 6/28/23 at 2:53 PM., Resident #45 reported he does not always get a protein source on his lunch and dinner trays. Resident #45 reported there have been times the chicken served has been covered with a gravy sauce, but the inside of the chicken was frozen. Resident #45 reported often times the vegetables such as carrots are frozen. Resident #45 reported when he is not served with a protein source he often goes down to the vending machine for a coke and snickers bar. Resident #45 reported he had lost weight when he first admitted to the facility, and does not want to lose any more weight. Resident #45 reported the coke and snickers bar are not all that healthy, but he gets the calories he needs to maintain his weight.
During an interview on 6/28/23 at 3:00 PM., Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) DD reported often time residents do not have a meat source on their main meal trays CNADD reported some lunches and dinners have food items such as macaroni and cheese, a sweet potatoes and a roll but no meat/protein source. CNA DD reported this happens at least 2-3 times per week over the last few months.
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
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #44:
Review of an admission Record revealed Resident #44 was a female with pertinent diagnoses which included dementia...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #44:
Review of an admission Record revealed Resident #44 was a female with pertinent diagnoses which included dementia, anxiety, need for assistance with personal care, difficulty in walking, hearing loss, Alzheimer's disease, muscle weakness, adult failure to thrive, and abnormal posture.
Review of current Care Plan for Resident #44 showed no intervention for a floor mat on the wall to prevent Resident #44 from hitting her head.
Review of Incident Report dated 2/4/23 at 7:30 PM, revealed, .Nursing Description: CENA (YY) reported has bump on head from hitting the wall with her head during care. Reported resident very agitated. Noted quarter-size bump on top of left forehead. PERL (pupils equal, reactive to light). Able to move all extremities. Hand grasps strong. No other injury observed. Ice bag applied to head, but will not leave on head .Will notify maintenance to (add) protection to wall to prevent injury .Staff 2/4/2023 Observed resident agitated trying to get out of bed, she rolled to her side and bumped her head. (CNA YY) .2/6/2023 (Resident #44) is a long-term resident here at (Facility) is under the care of (Hospice) for end stage dementia. (Resident #44) can become agitated when care is given due to the dementia.
On 2/4/23 during the time the CENA was getting(Resident #44) ready for bed, she did become agitated and rolled herself towards the wall side of her bed and proceeded to hit her head on the wall. Will have maintenance put a floor mat on the wall to prevent (Resident #44) from hitting her head on the wall .
During an observation on 06/26/23 at 11:34 AM. Resident #44 was observed lying in bed. A fall mat/mattress was observed hanging on the wall on the left side of the resident's bed. The fall mat/mattress was observed to be ripped open at the left top side and the inside foam was exposed. The fall mat/mattress was secured to the wall with two bolts screwed into the wall next to her bed. Resident #44 was observed initiating bed mobility and was able to roll self and reposition her body in her bed.
During an observation on 06/26/23 at 02:47 PM, Resident #44 was observed lying in bed. Observed a fall mat/mattress hanging on the wall on the left side of the resident's bed. The fall mat/mattress was observed to be ripped open at the left top side and the inside foam was exposed. The fall mat/mattress was secured to the wall with two bolts screwed into the wall next to her bed.
Resident #59:
Review of an admission Record revealed Resident #59 was a male with pertinent diagnoses which included COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), anxiety, sleep disorders, malnutrition, stroke, history of falling, muscle weakness, and unsteadiness on feet.
Review of current Care Plan for Resident #59, revised on 11/29/22, revealed the focus, .(Resident #59) has altered functional mobility and ADL's related to: He had a CVA (stroke) in Nov (November) of last year. (Resident #59) is alert and oriented, able to make his needs known. He has a history of COPD, HTN (hypertension). He is non ambulatory, uses WC (wheelchair) to get around. At times he gets anxious and short of breath, encourage him to try to relax and utilize his prn inhaler as needed, measure Biox and use oxygen as needed to maintain comfort and saturation. Prefers bed against the wall to increase space in his room while in his w/c. He can be sexually inappropriate at times with staff and needs reminded that we are here to help . with the intervention .6/8/23: Nonskid footwear at all times as allowed by (Resident #59) .6/25/23: Resident is unable to situp on side of the bed safety. Encourage to situp in w/c (wheelchair) or elevate HOB (head of bed) .Assess and document edema, breath sounds, circumoral or nail bed cyanosis Date Initiated: 07/29/2022 .Assess and intervene as indicated for chest pain Date Initiated: 07/29/2022 .Assess heart rate and rhythm prn Date Initiated: 07/29/2022 .Check oxygen saturation levels SA02% ad capillary refill prn, initiate 02 as ordered Date Initiated: 07/29/2022 .Conduct an assessment of the resident prior to initiating health care practitioner contact .
Review of Order dated 3/30/2023, revealed, .RESPIRATORY DISTRESS: Check oxygen saturation prn, start oxygen at 2L per minute per nasal cannula. Recheck oxygen saturation PRN and titrate oxygen to maintain oxygen saturation > 90%. Notify Health Care Practitioner PRN. No directions specified for order . Note: No order to utilize the nebulizer.
Review of Incident Report dated 6/4/23 at 04:10 AM, revealed, .Nursing Description: Heard a loud sound from room. Observed sitting on the floor. Asked where he was going and if he needed to go to the bathroom. Stated, He didn't have to go to the bathroom. Noted SOB (shortness of breath) with wheezing. Alert & oriented times three .Immediate Action Taken: Description: Physical assessment completed. Nebulizer treatment given for SOB with relief. Blood sugar 101. Noted call light on the floor & wearing regular socks. Able to move all extremities. ROM (range of motion) WNL (within normal limits). No injury. Not incontinent. T (temp)-98.2 P (pulse)-94 R (respirations)-20 B/P (blood pressure)-150/65 Pulse ox 92% with oxygen on @ 2 liters. Intervention: Staff education to have non skid footwear on at all times as resident allows .(Resident #59) is a long term resident at this facility due to his primary diagnosis of COPD and dependent on oxygen .
Review of Incident Report dated 6/25/23 at 8:00 AM, revealed, .Nursing Description: aide called this writer into room. resident was laying on his left side in front of his bed. aide stated he did not want to sit in w/c for breakfast and wanted to sit-up on the side of his bed to eat, aide assisted him sitting up on side of bed approximately 10 minutes prior to fall .Immediate Action Taken: Description: assessment initiated; neuro checks initiated. he is A&O (alert and oriented) to baseline, no confusion and responding appropriately. no shortening of his BLEs (bilateral lower extremities) .vitals obtained and WNL (within normal limits). no increased pain or change in ROM. PERRLA(sic) x2. no injury observed to his head. he did receive 2 small skin tears to L (left) arm. areas cleaned with NS (normal saline), pat dry, and drsg (dressing) applied at the time. he was assisted back up to w/c with no issues .STCP updated. orders received for skin tears .
Review of Orders dated 6/25/22, revealed, .skin tears to L forearm: cleaned with NS, pat dry, apply thin layer of triple antibiotic ointment, and cover with foam drsg every 2 days and PRN if soiled or dislodged until resolved. Notify MD (medial director) if area worsens or s/s (signs and symptoms) of Infection, every night shift every other day for skin tears to L forearm .
During an observation on 06/26/23 at 10:41 AM, a nebulizer mask was observed placed on nightstand while not on a barrier or in a plastic bag for infection control.
During an observation on 06/26/23 at 12:01 PM, Resident #59 was observed lying in bed. The nebulizer mask was observed to be placed on nightstand while not on a barrier or in a plastic bag for infection control. Resident #59 was observed to have two tan colored self-adherent bandage wraps on his left arm with no dates.
During an observation on 06/26/23 at 04:25 PM, Resident #59 was observed seated in his wheelchair, oxygen appeared off, the nebulizer mask was still placed on the nightstand while not on a barrier or in a plastic bag for infection control.
During an observation on 06/27/23 at 03:57 PM, Resident #59 was observed with two tan colored self-adherent bandage wraps on his left arm with no dates on them.
During an observation on 06/28/23 at 09:52 AM, Resident #59 was observed lying in his bed, the nebulizer mask was still placed on nightstand while not on a barrier or in a plastic bag for infection control.
In an interview on 6/28/23 at 11:36 AM, LPN C reported for skin wounds, like skin tears, the nurse would always put the date on the bandage to ensure the bandage was being replaced and for infection control.
In an interview on 06/28/23 at 11:38 AM, LPN J reported the nebulizer for Resident #59 was just a PRN as needed. LPN J reported the nebulizer mask should be placed inside a plastic to keep it clean for infection control. LPN J reported every time the nurse used the nebulizer, the mask would be cleaned with water, let dry and put in the bag.
Observed on 6/26/23 at 11:17 AM outside of Home Care-C was a resident-shared (#4) Sit-to-Stand transfer device. The device had on the base, debris and was stained with a dried white substance. The rubber covered handle was dirty with light-colored dried substances. Hanging on the transfer device was a canister of bleach wipes.
Observed on 6/26/2023 at 11:23 AM outside of room [ROOM NUMBER] was a resident-shared mechanical lift. The base of the lift was stained with a variety of colored dried substances. Hanging off the front of the lift was a canister of bleach wipes.
Observed on 6/28/2023 at 11:30 AM outside of room [ROOM NUMBER] was #4 Sit-to-Stand transfer device and #2 Mechanical Lift, both had their bases covered with debris and stained with a dried white substance The rubber covered handle on #4 Sit-to-Stand was dirty with light-colored dried substances. On both of the resident-shared equipment was a canister of disinfectant wipes.
This citation pertains to MI00130808
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure proper infection control measures were implemented for cleaning and disinfecting resident shared equipment, properly storing a nebulizer mask for Resident #59, and ensuring Resident #44's bedside fall mat had a cleanable surface area resulting in the increased potential for the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infection in a vulnerable population.
Findings include:
Review of a facility Policy with a date of 3/2020 revealed: Policy: It is the policy of this facility to implement the Infection Prevention and Control Program utilizing a systematic, coordinated and continuous approach guided by OSHA regulations, and pertinent state, federal and local regulations pertaining to infection control
In an observation on 06/26/23 at 11:02 AM., room [ROOM NUMBER]'s bedside tables were soiled with dried crusted food, stuck on spillage, and multiple soiled cup ring marks.
In an observation on 6/26/23 at 11:04 AM., the spa room on unit one had sit to stand lifts, and hoyer lifts stored in it. The lifts were both noted to be soiled on the handles, bases and mechanical parts with dust, dried crusted material on the blue pad (hoyer lift-area where residents hang on during transfer/lift). The sit to stand lift had dust, debris and food crumbs noted on the base where residents plant their feet. There was a shower bed with a cushioned blue pad over the mesh lining. The mesh under the blue pad was noted to be heavily soiled with dirt, debris, hair and food crumbs. A shower chair with a blue mesh backing was noted to be visibly soiled on the underside of the seat. Noted in the crevasses was a heavily accumulation of dark brown/black buildup.
In an observation on 6/26/23 10:18 AM noted a hoyer lift parked next to room [ROOM NUMBER]. The frame and handle bars (where residents grab when lifted) were noted to be soiled with dust and debris. Noted on the mechanical base, a large amount of black duct tape which was tattered and torn, with dust, hair, and debris stuck to it. one of the legs was missing the cover exposing metal, which had a sticky substance on it that was coved with dirt and grime.
On 06/26/23 at 10:21 AM, a hoyer lift was observed parked outside room [ROOM NUMBER] which was soiled with dust and debris, the legs had a sticky tape residue which had dirt, and hair stuck on it, one of the legs was noted to have what appeared to be a brown dried, crusted substance that resembled feces.
In an observation on 6/28/23 at 2:40 PM., a sit to stand parked next to room [ROOM NUMBER] was visibly soiled on the base with dust, debris and food crumbs.
In an observation on 6/28/23 at 2:42 PM., a sit to stand parked next to room [ROOM NUMBER] was visibly soiled on the base with dust, debris and food crumbs.
In an observation on 6/28/23 at 2:48 PM., a hoyer parked next to room [ROOM NUMBER] was visibly soiled on the handles and blue pad residents hold on to when lifted.
During an interview on 6/28/23 03:06 PM., Director of Nursing (DON) B reported all lifts should be cleaned and sanitized before and after each use. DON B reported the blue pads on the hoyer lifts should be taken off and washed when noted to be visibly soiled. DON B reported sit to stand lift bases should be clean with no dust, debris or food crumbs on them.
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
Safe Environment
(Tag F0921)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** South Dining Room
Observed on 6/25/2023 at 11:29 AM, the South Dining room had a ceiling tile in the in the middle of the room d...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** South Dining Room
Observed on 6/25/2023 at 11:29 AM, the South Dining room had a ceiling tile in the in the middle of the room dripping water which made a large puddle on the floor approximately 2 feet by 10 inches. There was an air exchange vent in the middle of the tile. Directly next to the puddle was a dining table and chairs. There was not a Caution Wet Floor sign or towel next to the puddle, anywhere in the room, or outside of the room.
During an observation and interview on 6/26/2023 at 11:34 AM of the South Dining Room with Maintenance I, he stated, That leak in the ceiling is caused by condensation up in the ceiling. I have a call in to a service to have it turned up, so condensation does not build up. Maintenance placed a Caution wet floor sign by the puddle.
Resident Rooms
During an observation on 6/26/2023 at 11:48 AM, room [ROOM NUMBER] had 2 residents residing within. Each resident had a bedside table that was covered with a sticky film that appeared to be built up. The floor, spanning from the door to the opposite side of the room to the window, had splatters of varied-colored dried substances and a sticky film. The room's interior window track had dirt, dust, debris, and dried bug carcasses.
During an observation on 6/26/2023 at 11:39 AM, room [ROOM NUMBER] had 2 residents residing within. The room's window had a large mass of cobwebs with leaves stuck in it eye-level to the resident living next to it. The register under the window had a section of the metal covering off, lying on the floor, exposing dust, lint, and debris on the heating coils.
This citation pertains to intake #MI00130808 & MI00130380
Based on observation, and interview, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary, home-like environment, resulting in the potential for pest harborage conditions and a non-home-like environment.
Findings include:
In an observation on 6/26/23 at 10:25 AM., noted in room [ROOM NUMBER], the window to the outside had clear packaging tape around the frame and opening areas which was soiled, and had stuck on dead insect carcasses. The entire window had clear packaging tape around it, which appeared to be in place as a weather strip/barrier to the outside.
In an observation on 6/26/23 at 10:35 AM., noted in room [ROOM NUMBER] the window to the outside had black duct tape around the frame and opening areas which was soiled, and had stuck on dead insect carcasses. The entire window had black duct tape around it, which appeared to be in place as a weather strip/barrier to the outside.
In an observation on 6/26/23 at 10:53 AM., noted in room [ROOM NUMBER] the window to the outside had clear packaging tape around the frame and opening areas which was soiled, and had stuck on dead insect carcasses. The entire window had clear packaging tape around it, which appeared to be in place as a weather strip/barrier to the outside.
In an observation on 6/26/23 at 10:55 AM., noted in room [ROOM NUMBER] the window to the outside had black duct tape around the frame and opening areas which was soiled, and had stuck on dead insect carcasses. The entire window had black duct tape around it, which appeared to be in place as a weather strip/barrier to the outside.
In an observation on 06/26/23 at 11:02 AM., noted in room [ROOM NUMBER] the window to the outside had black duct tape around the frame and opening areas which was soiled, and had stuck on dead insect carcasses. The entire window had black duct tape around it, which appeared to be in place as a weather strip/barrier to the outside. Noted both both bedside tables to be soiled with dried crusted food, and stuck on spillage, with cup ring marks.
In an observation on 6/26/23 at 11:15 AM., noted in room [ROOM NUMBER] the window to the outside had black duct tape around the frame and opening areas which was soiled, and had stuck on dead insect carcasses. The entire window had black duct tape around it, which appeared to be in place as a weather strip/barrier to the outside.
In an observation on 6/26/23 at 11:43 AM., noted in room [ROOM NUMBER] the window to the outside had black duct tape around the frame and opening areas which was soiled, and had stuck on dead insect carcasses. The entire window had black duct tape around it, which appeared to be in place as a weather strip/barrier to the outside.
In an observation on 06/26/23 at 11:45 AM., noted in room [ROOM NUMBER] the window to the outside had clear packaging tape around the frame and opening areas which was soiled, and had stuck on dead insect carcasses. The entire window had clear packaging tape around it, which appeared to be in place as a weather strip/barrier to the outside.
In an observation on 06/26/23 at 11:55 AM., noted in room [ROOM NUMBER] the window to the outside had clear packaging tape around the frame and opening areas which was soiled, and had stuck on dead insect carcasses. The entire window had clear packaging tape around it, which appeared to be in place as a weather strip/barrier to the outside.
In an observation on 06/26/23 at 12:25 PM., noted in room [ROOM NUMBER] the frame and opening areas which was soiled, and had stuck on dead insect carcasses. The entire window had the clear packaging tape around it, which appeared to be in place as a weather strip/barrier to the outside.
In an observation on 6/26/23 at 12:31 PM., noted in room [ROOM NUMBER] the frame and opening areas which was soiled, and had stuck on dead insect carcasses. The entire window had packaging tape around it, which appeared to be in place as a weather strip/barrier to the outside.
During an interview on 6/28/23 at 1:40 PM., Maintenance Staff (Mtn) S reported the windows in resident rooms are covered with duct tape/clear tape because they are old and the tape is used to prevent drafts (weather),water and pests in. Mtn S reported the windows do not close, and there was no appropriate weather strips for those types of windows due to the age of the windows.
During an interview on 6/28/23 at 2:10 PM., Director of Nursing (DON)-Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) B reported the tapes (black and clear) were used as a pest control and weather stripping. DON-ICP B reported the windows are old and do not properly closed tightly, and the windows weather stripping has dry rotted off, so Mtn staff used the tape as a preventative measure. DON-ICP B reported that discussions had taken place with upper management about the conditions of the windows, and the tape not being secure, and still allowing weather, and pests in has been an ongoing issue.
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 observations, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain safe and sanitary conditions in the kitchen for all residents who receive food prepared or stored in the kitchen res...
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Based on observations, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain safe and sanitary conditions in the kitchen for all residents who receive food prepared or stored in the kitchen resulting in the potential for biological contamination and the potential for the development of food borne illnesses.
Findings include:
Review of a submitted complaint intake from a State Agency dated 06/06/23 revealed Residents are not being fed enough food. Expired food is being served. Multiple times where there has been no meat or other protein source served with meals. Facility runs out of dairy products.
During the initial kitchen tour on 06/26/23 at 09:52 AM., noted an open bottle of Worcestershire sauce located on the top shelf of the middle rack in the dry storage with an open date of 01/24/22. Noted dirt, dust, and debris on the floor of the dry storage area.
Subsequent observations on initial kitchen tour included . In a refrigerator next to the dietary manager office noted hard boiled eggs, ham lunch meat, and American cheese without an open date . vanilla yogurt with an open date of 06/14/23 . package of salami on the top left shelf with an open date of 5/15/23 and cheese unsealed and without an open date. Bottom shelf of refrigerator noted soiled with food crumbs and shredded cheese. The outside thermometer read 50 degrees. Inside thermometer read 38 degrees.
In an interview/record review, the Dietary Manager (DM) H reported the expectation was to follow The food Keeper 4th Edition, 2014 USDA, Cornell University . and a copy was provided for reference. The reference revealed Worcestershire sauce should be refrigerated after opening and kept for one year . Lunch meats after opening refrigerated for 3-5 days . Cheese, processed slices refrigerated for 3-4 weeks . Hard boiled eggs refrigerated one week. DM H reported open products are good for 7 days. DM H reported she is unaware of when any of the unlabeled items in the refrigerator were opened. DM H reported that all refrigerators and freezers are expected to be cleaned weekly and as needed.
Additional observations during initial kitchen tour included noted the walk-in cooler outside thermometer read 44 degrees. There was no inside thermometer for comparison . Noted a cart with milk, juices, and a bowl of ice cubes without a date. Noted a box of green apples and oranges with some rotten. Noted the box of fruit was dated 5/11/23. Noted dirt, trash, and a dried white substance on the walk-in cooler floor.
In an interview DM H reported that the cart of beverages was used at meal services and stored in the walk-in cooler between meals. DMH reported the box of fruit should have been thrown away.
Additional observations during initial kitchen tour included an empty sprite can on the floor under the juice machine table. The waterspout of the coffee machine was visibly soiled with a white residue. A four-drawer plastic bin was noted to have food debris in the drawers. The shelf on the main prep area was noted to have metal bowls stacked together that were wet to the touch. The shelf was visibly soiled.
In an interview DM H reported the coffee machine should be cleaned once a week. Twice a week if the staff has time and the entire kitchen should be cleaned daily. The two refrigerators, walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer should be cleaned weekly.
On a follow up tour of the kitchen on 06/27/23 at 09:15 AM., accompanied by the DM H and Registered Dietitian AA the thermometer on the outside of the walk- cooler read 44 degrees.
During an observation on 06/27/23 at 09:40 AM., Noted an opened jar of bread and butter pickles with a resident's name and no open date was present in the refrigerator of the north nourishment room.
In an interview on 06/27/23 at 09:40 AM., DM H' reported that any personal food items in the nourishment room refrigerators are to be dated and are only good for 3 days.
On a follow up tour of the kitchen on 06/27/23 at 12:00 PM., Noted the walk-in cooler outside thermometer read 44 degrees. The thermometer inside the walk-in cooler on the top left rack read 44 degrees.
During an interview on 06/27/23 at 12:00., DM H reported the walk-in cooler temperature has to be 41 degrees or less.
During an observation and interview on 06/27/23 PM., RD AA reported the internal temperature of a yogurt from the walk-in cooler was revealed to be 42 degrees.
During an observation on 06/27/23 at 12:00 PM., [NAME] Q moved between the tray line service area to the dry storage to retrieve a can of soup. [NAME] Q entered walk-in cooler to retrieve a sandwich. [NAME] Q returned to the tray service area and did not perform hand hygiene after moving areas.
In an interview on 06/28/23 at 09:10 AM., DM H reported that the expectation during meal service was hand hygiene should be completed if there is movement from the meal service area to another area of the kitchen, including dry storage, walk-in coolers, refrigerators, and the dish area.
Review of a facility policy Food Supply Storage & Dating Policy and Procedure dated September 2017 revealed .Refrigerator storage 34 degrees Fahrenheit to maximum 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Review of a facility policy Hand Hygiene Policy & Procedure September 2022 revealed . hand hygiene should be performed . during food preparation, as often as necessary . when changing tasks.