CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
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 accurately completed Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessmen...
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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 accurately completed Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for one (Resident #28) of 18 reviewed, resulting in inaccurate assessments and the potential for unmet care needs.
Findings include:
Resident #28 (R28)
Review of the Face Sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], reflected R28 was a [AGE] year old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included hypertension(high blood pressure), hearing loss, dementia without behaviors, mood disorder, cerebral vascular accident(stroke), anxiety, depression, +Covid and recent fall with fracture to left lower leg. The MDS reflected R28 had a BIMS (assessment tool) which indicated her ability to make daily decisions was severely impaired, and she required one person physical assist with bed mobility, locomotion on unit, dressing, toileting, hygiene, bathing and two person assist with transfers.
During an observation and interview on 9/20/22 at 2:00 PM, R28 was sitting in reclined broda chair in Dining room facing television with eyes open and ortho boot on left lower leg and appeared thin with moist productive cough noted. R28 appeared calm and not able to answer questions.
During an interview on on 9/20/22 at 2:37 PM, R28 was laying in low positioned bed on back with mats on both sides of the bed.
During a telephone interview on 9/21/22 at 8:54 AM, R28's Durable Power of Attorney(DPOA) CC reported concerned about R28's recent fall from the bed with left foot fracture when R28 never used feet. DPOA CC reported prior to Covid about 1.5 weeks ago had visited several times each week but had not been able to visit as frequent since Covid outbreak. DPOA CC reported was told by staff that R28's floor mats were not in place at the time of the fall on on 7/18/22 and R28 had increased pain after fall.
Review of the Electronic Medical Records, dated 7/1/22 through current(9/22/22), reflected R28 had several areas of documented increased pain including Progress Notes, Medication Administration Record(MAR), and Hospice Notes post fall on 7/18/22 that resulted in fracture.
Review of the MAR, dated 7/1/11 through 7/31/22, reflected R28 received 12 doses of as needed Norco(narcotic pain medication) between 7/18/22 and 7/30/22 and none prior to 7/18/22(date of fall with fracture.)
Review of the Nurse Progress Note, dated 8/2/2022 at 8:00 p.m., for R28, reflected, resident continues on scheduled and PRN norco, resident observed yelling out, physician notified and wants to continue with current pain treatment at this time as it was recently increased.
Review of the RAI Note, dated 8/4/2022 at 9:28 a.m., for R28, reflected, DOCUMENTATION RELATED TO RAI PROCESS / SKILLED COVERAGE (admission / SIG. CHANGE / DISCONTINUATION):: MDS quarterly assessment completed for this resident with no significant changes noted this quarter. Continues to reside at the facility for long term care secondary to care needs related to Dementia. Hospice services in place with [named hospice]. Requires extensive to dependent assistance with ADLS, bathing, and toileting tasks. Hoyer lift for transfers. Broda chair in place for seating and locomotion. Always incontinent of bowel and bladder. Assisted with incontinence care as needed. Wears a brief for dignity and protection. Skin intact. Pressure reducing device in place to bed and wheelchair. Skin assessed daily with care and weekly with nursing assessment. Per staff occasional pain related to recent fracture. Pain medication effective for pain management. Resident had one fall during the look back period (5/4/22-7/28/22) with major injury. No dental concerns upon inspection. No adverse reactions to daily medication regimen. Based on data collected for MDS assessment, along with staff and resident interviews conducted, resident continues to qualify for skilled nursing care at this facility by passing through Door 1 of the Michigan Medicaid LOCD.
During an interview on 9/23/22 at 8:44 AM, MDS Registered Nurse(RN) JJ reported working as MDS nurse for 2.5 years. RN JJ reported collect information from resident Medical Records to complete MDS assessments including orders, MAR, assessments(forms in EMR), talk to staff including staff who often care of for R28. RN JJ reported MDS assessment for R28 with RAI dated of 8/4/22 staff interview was completed and reported was unsure who she spoke with. MDS RN JJ verified R28's MDS with RAI date 8/4/22 reflected R28 had no pain.
During an interview on 9/23/22 at 9:00 AM, MDS RN JJ reported R28 look back was 7/23/22 to 7/28/22 and locked on 8/4/22 and staff reported no pain (5 day period was just after left fibula fracture identified on 7/22/22 with several documented entries of increase pain in EMR).
Review of the Pain Care Plan, last revised 5/31/22, for R28, reflected, I am not be able to verbalize my pain, but may exhibit non verbal signs of restlessness or crying out. I have chronic pain secondary to history of CVA and generalized pain. I have pain medication in place. The pain care plan reflected no updates after 7/18/22 fall with fracture and increased pain.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop a baseline care plan to include dialysis and ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop a baseline care plan to include dialysis and accurate medications for one (Resident #224) of 18 reviewed, resulting in the potential for unmet care needs.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #224 (R224) was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included congestive heart failure, diabetes, seizures, and end stage renal disease. R224 was dependent on renal dialysis. Review of the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS-cognitive screening tool) dated 9/17/22 revealed R224 scored 15 out of 15 (cognitively intact).
On 09/20/22 at 01:25 PM, R224 was observed sitting in a wheelchair in her room. R224 reported the nurse that morning had no idea what to do. R224 reported she had dialysis that morning and the nurse did not have any of the paperwork ready. R224 reported she asked the nurse to write the basic information such as her name and vital signs on a piece of paper. R224 reported on the night of 9/19/22, she was told she would be woke up at 4:00 AM for a 5:30 AM transport time on 9/20/22. R224 reported staff did not wake her up until 5:00 AM, which made her very upset. R224 reported the transport driver had to high tail it to dialysis and that she was five minutes late for her scheduled dialysis time.
Review of R224's baseline care plans, revealed there was not a care plan for dialysis until 9/20/22, which was three days after R224 was admitted to the facility.
Review of the anticoagulation care plan initiated 9/20/22 revealed an intervention of Review medication list for adverse interactions. Avoid use of aspirin or NSAIDS. Review of a Physician's Order dated 9/17/22 revealed R224 was on Aspirin 81 milligrams per day.
In a telephone interview on 09/21/22 at 11:53 AM, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) R reported there was miscommunication in shift-to-shift report regarding R224's dialysis transport time on 9/20/22. CNA R reported R224's pick up time was supposed to be 5:45 AM, but she was told 6:45 AM. CNA R reported paperwork was not prepared to send to dialysis with R224 and therefore R224's name, room number, and vital signs were written on a piece of paper.
In an interview on 09/21/22 at 12:15 PM, Registered Nurse (RN) S reported she was the Minimum Data Set (MDS) nurse. RN S reported baseline care plans were initiated within 48 hours of admission and included all pertinent care plans, for example activities of daily living, discharge plan, pain, and medications. RN S agreed that R224's dialysis care plan was initiated three days after admission, on 9/20/22. When asked why R224's care plans did not mention dialysis until 9/20/22 (3 days after admission), RN S reported she would have to check to see if dialysis was a requirement of the baseline care plan.
In a telephone interview on 09/21/22 at 01:46 PM, RN T reported she was supposed to do R224's dialysis paperwork/communication form on 9/20/22, but she didn't know how. RN T reported R224 was given a piece of paper with her vital signs listed. RN T reported she was not aware of the time R224 was to be transported to dialysis but knows that R224 left at 6:08 AM on 9/20/22. RN T reported the aide also did not know what time R224 was supposed to leave that morning because R224 was a new admission.
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
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for one resident (Resident #28) out of 18 residents, resulting in the potential for unmet care needs.
Findings include:
Resident #28 (R28)
Review of the Face Sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], reflected R28 was a [AGE] year old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included hypertension(high blood pressure), hearing loss, dementia without behaviors, mood disorder, cerebral vascular accident(stroke), anxiety, depression, +Covid and recent fall with fracture to left lower leg. The MDS reflected R28 had a BIMS (assessment tool) which indicated her ability to make daily decisions was severely impaired, and she required one person physical assist with bed mobility, locomotion on unit, dressing, toileting, hygiene, bathing and two person assist with transfers.
During an observation and interview on 9/20/22 at 2:00 PM, R28 was sitting in reclined broda chair in Dining room facing television with eyes open and ortho boot on left lower leg and appeared thin with moist productive cough noted. R28 appeared calm and not able to answer questions.
During a telephone interview on 9/21/22 at 8:54 AM, R28's Durable Power of Attorney(DPOA) CC reported concerned about R28's recent fall from the bed with left foot fracture when R28 never used feet. DPOA CC reported prior to Covid about 1.5 weeks ago had visited several times each week but had not been able to visit as frequent since Covid outbreak. DPOA CC reported was told by staff that R28's floor mats were not in place at the time of the fall on on 7/18/22.
Review of the facility Fall Incident Report, dated 7/18/22 at 12:45 a.m., for R28, reflected, Incident Description Nursing Description: Notified by another Nurse that Res rolled out of bed and was on the floor. She was laying on her right side on the side of the bed closest to the doorway .Resident unable to give description . The Report included CNA HH statement that reflected, CNA had just finished changing Res and walked out to get a blanket for her. When he came back into the room the Res had rolled out of bed and was on the floor. The Report included notes that reflected, She in ext. assist of one for transfers .Will continue winged mattress and bed in lowest position while in it . Continued review of the Report included note, dated 7/22/22, that R28 had X-Ray that showed fractures of the left 1st metatarsal base and left distal fibula fracture.
Review of the Nursing Progress Note, dated 7/18/22 at 1:20 a.m., for R28, reflected, 0100 Notified by another Nurse that Res had rolled out of bed and was on the floor. CNA had just finished changing the Res, he left the room to get a blanket and when he returned the Res was on the floor, laying on her right side on the side of the bed facing the door. No injury noted, no bruising, redness, skin tear or open areas noted. Res assisted into bed w/ a 2 staff assist. Norco given at 0108 for s/sx of general discomfort. Neuro-checks initiated, VSS. Res currently resting in bed comfortably. Progress note was created by Registered Nurse (RN) DD.
Review of the Nursing Progress Note, dated 7/19/2022 at 6:04 a.m., for R28, reflected, CNA stated that resident was guarding right arm when turned for brief change. Resident stated you broke it as she was turned. Resident scored 6/10 on PAINAD scale. PRN Norco administered at 0502. After administration, resident stopped yelling out and rocking from side to side. Medication effective. Score reassessment 2/10 on PAINAD scale.
Review of the Hospice Collaboration Form, dated 7/19/22 at 1:30 p.m., reflected Hospice Home Health Aid visited R28 with plans to provided bath and documented, bath not given due to pain from recent fall .
Review of the Nursing Progress Note, dated 7/19/2022 at 2:03 p.m., for R28, reflected, [named] hospice nurse here at this time and notified by this nurse of resident having fall on 7/18/22 at 0045, and that PRN norco has been given twice since then for c/o pain. Resident assessed by hospice nurse at this time, and resident showed s/s of pain with movement of left leg/hip with facial grimacing, and moaning. Hospice nurse spoke with DPOA son [named DPOA CC] to discuss care of resident and he stated that he would like an x-ray of left hip. This nurse then called [named physician] to notify, and order noted for x-ray of left hip 2 view stat.
Review of the Nurse Progress Note, dated 7/19/2022 at 9:15 p.m., for R28, reflected, Resident has no c/o pain at this time. Resident does c/o pain when left leg and hip are moved. Neuro checks wnl. This nurse spoke with [named physician] to report left hip XRAY findings: No acute fracture or dislocation .[named physician] advises to also order a 2 view XRAY of the right hip and a 3 view XRAY of the right shoulder.
Review of the Nurse Progress Note, dated 7/22/2022 at 2:06 p.m., for R28, reflected, This nurse was called into the residents room to look at left foot and observed it is swollen and bruised. [named physician] in to see patient notified of swelling and bruising of the left ankle and cough and sputum doctor ordered chest xray and ankle and foot xray to be done STAT. Non weight bearing on left leg also ordered. this nurse elevated the foot and put ice pack on it.
Review of the Nurse Progress Note, dated 7/22/2022 at 11:23 p.m., for R28, reflected, X-Ray results confirm fracture of left distal tibia and left 1st metatarsal. Physician viewed x-ray results and spoke with hospice. Decision was made not to send patient to hospital. Dr increased Norco[pain medication] to BID[two times daily] and orders to be placed for surgical boot. Follow up x-rays in 4-6 months. Spoke with residents son by phone and he is agreeable with plan of care .
During an observation on 9/22/22 at 8:14 AM, R28 was laying in low bed with eyes closed and mats on floor on both sides of bed with washcloth over forehead.
During an observation on 9/22/22 at 9:59 AM R28 continued to be in same position in bed, eyes closed, low bed, 2 mats on floor with washcloth on forehead.
During an observation and interview on 9/22/22 at 1:20 PM, R28's DPOA CC was at R28's bedside with several other visitors. DPOA CC reported he had received call from the facility early that morning related to R28's recent decline and unresponsive. R28 was lying in bed with eyes closed and washcloth over forehead.
During an interview on, 9/22/22 at 1:28 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) G reported was not present at the time of R28 fall but worked next day and was responsible for documenting neuro checks and post fall Progress Note. LPN G reported facility policy was to document every shift for 72 hours after a fall.
During an interview on 9/22/22 at 2:30 PM, Hospice Certified Nurse Aid (CAN) EE reported after each visit she documented on blue communication form in hospice binder. CNA EE verified provided R28 bathing services every Tuesday and Friday and had visit 7/26/22 and 7/29/22 and surgical boot was removed during bath. CNA EE reported nurse [named RN FF] had more detailed records from visits.
During a telephone interview on 9/22/22 at 2:55 PM, Hospice RN FF reported assessed R28 on 7/19/22 after the fall and reported R28 was non-verbal and unable to say where pain was initially. RN FF reported R28 was very painful after fall and pain medication added. RN FF reported R28 developed bruising 7/22/22 to left ankle and X Ray was ordered that indicated fracture. RN FF reported delay with boot because facility thought Hospice would provided and boot and they did not and verified boot placed 7/26/22. RN FF reported first made aware of R28 suspected deep tissue injury on the left heel on 8/2/22 reported by facility RN GG.
Review of the Fall Care Plan, dated 10/12/18, for R28, reflected, I am at risk for falls due to history of falls, severe cognitive impairments related to dementia and history of CVAs, incontinence, significant osteoporosis , osteopenia. I have poor safety awareness and may lean over in my chair or scooch in
my bed towards the edge. I am receiving hospice services and an expected decline is expected .Interventions .Bed in low position when in bed. Date Initiated: 07/27/2022 .BILATERAL FLOOR MATS to be in place while in bed. Date Initiated: 06/02/2021 .
Review of the EMR on 9/23/22 at 8:30 a.m., reflected R28 passed away that morning.
During a telephone interview on 9/23/22 at 12:19 PM, RN L reported was present at the time of R28 fall on 7/18/22. RN L reported CNA HH was providing care and stepped out of R28 room to get a blanket and returned and R28 had rolled out of bed. RN L reported arrived to R28 room and observed R28 laying directly on the floor on her left side with no floor mat in place and bed was positioned at waist level. RN L reported was not R28 nurse at that time but was in the area charting when she was alerted of R28 fall.
During an interview on 9/23/22 at 1:15pm, uncertified Nurse Assistant ([NAME]) II reported worked 7/18/22 day shift after R28 fall. [NAME] II reported was told R28 had fall from bed but not provided details about the fall but reported received reinforcement education that fall mat should be in place of residents are in bed and bed should be in lowest position should be standard practice.
During a telephone interview on 9/23/22 at 1:20 PM, RN DD reported did complete R28's fall Incident Report on 7/18/22 at 12:45 a.m. and reported was unsure how R28 was transferred off the floor. RN DD reported was not present at time of fall because she was also working on another hall at that time. RN DD reported had spoke with CNA HH who reported had left R28's room after providing care to get blanket and R28 was on the floor when he returned. RN DD reported did not recall if she asked if fall mats were in place or what the position of bed was. RN DD reported thought manager did investigation.
During an interview on 9/23/22 at 1:50 p.m., Director of Nursing (DON) B reported started employment at the facility on 7/18/22. DON B reported aware that falls were an issue and had noticed immediate actions taken on I/A reports were resident assessments and should reflect what was done prevent further falls. DON B verified resident assessments do not not prevent falls. DON B reported that now either herself or Administrator A review all I/A reports prior to being locked.
During a telephone interview on 9/23/22 at 2:25 PM, CNA HH reported left R28 room to get a blanket after care and heard R28 make sound in room, returned to room, and found R28 on the floor moaning. CNA HH reported RN DD was nurse at time but was wrap nurse and was on the other hall at the time of the fall. CNA HH reported RN L assisted him to get R28 back to bed and reported was unable to recall if fall mats were in place at the time of the fall and reported R28 should have been a two person assist.
During an interview on 9/23/22 at 2:56 PM, DON B reported would expect staff to include as many details as possible on fall reports including if ordered care planned interventions were in place or not at the time of the fall.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #19 (R19)
Review of the Face Sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], reflected R19 was a [AGE] year old female a...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #19 (R19)
Review of the Face Sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], reflected R19 was a [AGE] year old female admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included renal disease, anxiety, and depression. The MDS reflected R19 had a BIM (assessment tool) score of 4 which indicated her ability to make daily decisions was severely impaired, and she required one person physical assist with bed mobility, transfers, walking, locomotion on unit, dressing, toileting, hygiene, and bathing.
During an observation on 9/22/22 at 8:16 AM, R19 was noted to have signs on door that reflected enhanced precautions. R19's door was open and resident in room appeared to be resting.
During an observation and interview on 9/20/22 at 1:47 PM, R19 was standing in the doorway of room independently repeating, help me, help me. R19 reported pants were wet and reported needed assistance. R19 call light was observed on as indicated by light on wall in room(no hall light noted). Staff were noted going in and out of Dining Room about 25 feet from R19 room with no response to R19 shouting, help me or activated call light. Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) AA passed R19 room in hall and reported she was one of two CNA staff working on that hall and left area with out answering R19 call light or looking in room at 1:51 p.m Male CNA staff continued to move residents from Dining Room while R19 continued to be on at 01:53 p.m. At 1:56 p.m. R19 self ambulated back to bed and yelled, Help, that's the same one.(referring to this surveyor). At 2:00 p.m. Infection Control Nurse (IC) C passed R19 room and asked if she needed assistance after R19 yelled for help and entered room.(15 minutes after this surveyor observed R19 yelling for help and call light being on).
Review of the facility Resident Matrix, dated 9/20/22, reflected R19 had recent fall with injury.
Review of the Nurse Progress Notes, dated 9/9/22 at 6:00 a.m., for R19, reflected, Late Entry: DOCUMENT RELEVANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE RESIDENT:: This nurse was called into resident room by CNA, upon arrival resident was observed lying on her back on the floor beside her bed. On the side of the bed that the window is on. Resident stated she was trying to go to the bathroom. resident assisted to her feet by staff members and walked to the bathroom, vital signs taken and neuro-checks initiated, skin assessed .Created Date : 9/11/2022 04:18:13.
Review of the Nurse Progress Note, dated 8/7/2022 at 6:49 p.m., for R19, reflected, Resident in bathroom having self transferred, without her walker and resident has several wash rags on the floor trying to wipe up urine. This nurse assisted resident with clean brief. This nurse washed resident's shoes that had urine on them and cleaned up bathroom. Resident reminded to use her call light. This nurse assisted resident back to bed. Resident had eaten 51-75% of her dinner which consisted of only mashed potatoes. Pleasant. No c/o pain.
Review of the facility provided Incident/Accident(I/A) Reports, by the Director of Nursing (DON) B reflected the following falls for R19:
-I/A reported dated, 8/31/22 at 5:36 p.m., reflected R19 was observed by staff self ambulating in room and attempted to redirect R19 and R19 tripped over own feet and staff lowered R19 to the ground. The report reflected, Immediate action taken-Description: res. assessed; ROM and VS WNL; physician and guardian notified/ res put into her bed and reminded to use her call light when she needed help .
-I/A report dated, 8/15/22 at 4:15 p.m., reflected R19 was observed by floor tech staff slide off bed and land on bottom next to bed with call light on resulting in skin tears to right arm. The report reflected under Immediate Action that R19 was assessed and right arm skin tears were treated with no mention of interventions to prevent further falls with possible injury. Continued review of report reflected notes written on 8/18/22 to prevent further falls staff will check with resident and offer to toilet every two hours while awake.
-I/A report, dated 7/18/22 at 8:30 p.m., reflected R19 had an unwitnessed fall in hall near the lobby(entire length of Maple hall, past nurse station and Dining Room from R19 room) while independently ambulation without assist and without 2 wheeled walker. The reported reflected under immediate action that R19 was assessed and physician notified with no mention of interventions to prevent further falls. Continued review of the report reflected notes written on 7/18/22 that included R19 required one person assist with use of 2 wheeled walker and had fall day prior on 7/17/22 after recent admission. The notes reflected physician order to obtain orthostatic blood pressures.
-I/A report, 7/17/22 at 2:27 p.m., reflected R19 had an unwitnessed fall in bathroom after staff left R19 alone in bathroom. The reported reflected no immediate actions taken and notes included new intervention to not leave resident alone while in there bathroom.
The provided I/A reports did not reflected detained information for complete and though investigation including when residents last cared for(toileted, observed), if care planned interventions were in place or not, and did not reflect evidence actions were taken to prevent further falls with possible injuries. No I/A Reports were provided for 9/9/22 or 8/7/22.
Review of R19 ADL Care Plans, dated 7/14/22, reflected, I have an actual ADL deficit secondary to
impaired mobility related to falls in the home setting, syncope, AKI, anxiety, and cognitive impairments .Interventions .AMBULATION: One person limited assist using 2ww[two wheeled walker]. Date Initiated: 07/15/2022 . Continued review of the Care plans reflected, Falls due to recent admission/new environment, syncope, chronic kidney disease, anxiety, mild neurocognitive
impairments, impaired mobility, altered mental status, impulsive, wandering behavior, impaired right eye vision, and diarrhea .Revision on 8/5/22 .Do not leave me alone while I am on the toilet. Date Initiated: 07/17/2022. I will wear non-skid footwear for all transfers and walking. Date Initiated: 07/14/2022 .Orthostatic B/P's Date Initiated: 07/14/2022 . Review of the Care Plans revealed no mention of interventions added after 7/18/22.
Review of the R19 Fall Assessment Note, dated 9/9/22, reflected, Resident is a [AGE] year old woman admitted on [DATE] for Rehab following hospitalization at [named] Hospital for worsening confusion. She is at risk for falls r/t new environment, syncope, CKD, anxiety, neurocognitive impairment, altered mental status, impulsiveness, wandering behavior, impaired vision in right eye, and diarrhea. She is able to ambulate with assist of one and walker. She requires two persons for toileting with pant management. She had previous falls on 7/17/22 and 7/18/22, 8/15/22, 8/31/22. on 9/9/22 0700 resident observed on the floor by the window side of the bed. She states she was attempting to use the bathroom. Call light was not on and feet were bare. Resident had no injuries and was assisted to the bathroom and then back to bed. She didn't have gripper socks on. Resident was given gripper socks. Her only shoes are crocs at this time. Resident has recently been declared not her own person and a guardian was appointed. Will call DPOA for different shoes.
During an interview on 9/21/22 at 4:55 p.m., DON B verified did have I/A reported for 9/9/22 that had been in progress. DON B reported an I/A reported was not completed for R19 8/7/22 fall and should have been.
During an interview on 9/23/22 at 1:50 p.m., DON B reported started employment at the facility on 7/18/22. DON B verified was unable to locate R19 orthostatic blood pressures ordered after 7/18/22 fall and reported did not see changed made to the R19 Care Plan after 8/15/22, 8/31/22, or 9/9/22 fall.
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to develop interventions that meet current standards and add them to the plan of care after each fall for two (R19, R30) out of 18 reviewed for revising care plans resulting in the potential for continued falls with minor injury, falls with severe injury or death.
Findings include:
R30
A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS - resident assessment), dated 8/1/22, reflected R30 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included history of breast and lung cancer, irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, vascular dementia with behaviors, psychosis and moderate cognitive impairment, stroke with right hemiplegia (difficulty moving extremities, especially right arm) and hemiparesis (difficulty feeling extremities), History of thoracic vertebrae fracture, depression, anxiety, osteoarthritis, congestive heart failure and seizures.
A review of the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) plan of care reflected R30 required limited assist of one staff person with four-wheel walker for ambulation and transfers, and one staff person extensive assist for showers. Care plan interventions for R30 about falls: dated 3/2/22 were assess and treat my pain, non-skid footwear for all transfers and walking, labs/x-rays, medication reviewed by pharmacist, orient to surroundings, orthostatic blood pressures and therapy referral as needed. Dated 4/30/22 resident re-educated on use of call light to request assistance for transferring. Dated 5/2/22 was resident re-educated to ensure her wheelchair brakes are locked before any transfer in or out of her chair.
A review of the facility policy titled Fall Reduction Program, last revised on 9/25/16, reflected: Procedure 2. Implement and indicate individualized interventions on Care Plan/[NAME]. 3. If fall occurs Charge Nurse to complete the following .Immediate interventions as identified by physical assessment and environmental observation .3.1 Initiate safety interventions and update care plan as applicable .3.3 IDT [interdepartmental team] to review each incident to complete root cause analysis .3.4.3. Identify any additional interventions in the Care Plan/[NAME].
A review of fall investigation reports reflected R30 had several falls. Each fall, intervention and if the care plan was updated during a discussion with Director of Nurses (DON) B on 9/23/22 at 1:25 pm as follows:
On 8/2/22 at 5:30 am R30 raised the head of her bed, attempted to get into her wheelchair and missed it. There were no injuries. The intervention was to demonstrate call light to use to call for help. This intervention was already entered on 4/30/22 and the date was not updated. DON B did not see this on the care plan since this fall.
On 8/8/22 at 7:42 pm R30 was found sitting on the floor of her bathroom. The indwelling catheter was removed that day. There were no injuries. Repeated interventions were demonstrate call light and call staff for help. A new intervention was therapy to assess and treat for toilet transfers which was already in the care plan without an updated date. DON B said no new intervention were added to the care plan until later. On 8/17/22 supervise on toilet was added.
On 8/21/22 at 1:00 pm R30 was found on the bathroom floor after attempting self-transfer to the wheelchair. R30 said she was waiting for her aide to get additional help to get off the toilet. There were no injuries. The interventions were turn on call light, maybe yell for help and wait for help/supervision which were already on the care plan. DON B said there were no new interventions.
On 9/7/22 at 3:53 pm R30 was yelling for help and observed face down on the bathroom floor. R30 sustained a small skin tear on the forehead. The intervention to supervise on toilet was added, and DON B agreed and said the aide was fired after multiple warnings about supervision to prevent falls for R30.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to identify and provide pressure ulcer care consistent w...
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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 identify and provide pressure ulcer care consistent with professional standards of practice, in 2 of 3 residents (R28 and R44) reviewed for pressure ulcers, resulting in 2 unstageable pressure ulcers, the potential for delayed healing and decreased quality of life.
Findings include:
Resident #44 (R44)
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #44 (R44) was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included congestive heart failure, diabetes, legally blind, right sided weakness from a stroke, stage 3 kidney disease and cognitive communication deficit. R44 required assistance for all care related to the mild to severe weakness on his right side. Review of the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS-cognitive screening tool) dated 08/22/22 revealed R44 scored 15 out of 15 (cognitively intact).
During an interview on 09/21/22 at 08:55 AM with R44, discussion regarding him having a wound or sore. I don't know, they haven't said anything to me about it.
During a record review on 09/22/22, it reflected that on 08/19/22, R44 had an in-house acquired pressure ulcer on Right Lateral Malleolus (right ankle) unstageable (full thickness tissue loss in which actual depth of ulcer was completely obscured by slough and or eschar in the wound bed) documented as being minutes old, measuring Area 1.63 centimeters (cm), Length 1.68 cm, width 1.33 cm by wound care nurse C. Was not able to obtain wound care orders for this wound on this date. Wound description of wound bed had slough (pale cream/tan in color, non-viable fibrinous tissue that needed to be removed) percentage of Slough 10%, percentage of Eschar 90% (Brown/black crust collection of dead tissue where blood no longer reached a portion of the wound) Exudate (fluid that moved from site of injury from the circulatory system in response of local inflammation) Amount, Light Serous drainage, no odor with cleansing using a generic wound cleaner. Debridement Autolytic (removal of necrotic debris and devitalized tissues from a wound through a moist environment that facilitates the bodies own healing), Primary Dressing is an antimicrobial (an agent that kills microorganisms or stops their growth), covered with a foam dressing. Additional Care included use of a cushion, foam mattress, heel suspension, protection device with a turning/repositioning program.
Record review also reflected this same pressure ulcer was assessed on 08/24/22, measured Area 2.25 cm, increased in size by 38 %, Length 2.13 cm, increase in size by 26 %, Width 1.52 cm increase in size by 14 %, as documented by wound care nurse C. Wound assessed on weekly routine rounds. Area noted with adherent slough and eschar, surrounding tissue noted with blanchable erythema, dry/flakey skin and fragile. No change to current treatment. Not able to obtain new orders on this date. Wound Bed contains 50 % slough and 50% eschar. Exudate was light serous drainage. Cleansed with generic wound cleaner, application of a debridement autolytic, covered with primary dressing of an antimicrobial and covered with a foam dressing. Additional Care included use of a cushion, foam mattress, heel suspension, protection device with a turning/repositioning program remains in place.
Record review also reflected on 09/07/22 a wound assessment was completed by wound care nurse C, measuring Area 2.26 cm, increase in size by 16 %, Length 2.29 cm, increase in size by 1%, Width 1.37 cm, an increase in size of 8 %. Wound assessed on weekly routine rounds. Area noted with adherent slough and eschar, surrounding tissue noted w/blanchable erythema, dry/flakey skin and fragile. No change to current treatment currently. Wound Bed contains slough covering 50% and eschar covering 50%. Exudate remained light and serous in type. Cleansed with generic wound cleaner, application of a debridement autolytic, covered with primary dressing of an antimicrobial and covered with a foam dressing. Additional Care included use of a cushion, foam mattress, heel suspension, protection device with a turning/repositioning program remains in place.
Record review of the August/September 2022 TAR (treatment administration record) reflected a treatment, cleanse right lateral malleolus wound with dermaKlenz, pat dry, apply aquacel AG to wound bed and cover with comfort foam adhesive border dressing daily and PRN. Manufactures instructions for use of aquacel AG was for moderate to highly exuding chronic and acute wounds where there is infection or an increased risk of infection. Aquacel AG was designed to stay in place on wound bed for 2-3 days with cautions to not use aquacel AG on dry wounds, not a daily dressing change.
Observation on 09/23/22 at 08:35 AM of R44 sleeping in his bed, laying on his right side. Not wearing protective boots or heel suspension to support his ankles.
Observation on 09/23/22 at 08:44 AM, Staff getting R44 up out of bed and into his wheelchair for breakfast. Up in wheelchair, feet bangling to floor, no support to feet observed.
On 09/23/22 at 10:43 AM, Observation of wound care completed by licensed practical nurse (LPN) Z. Dressing changes completed on Right Lateral Malleolus as ordered, no concerns in technique observed. LPN Z reported This looks red around the wound, so I am going to call the MD. I don't like the looks of this. I saw the dressing change was ordered yesterday; I would assume he (MD) looked at it then. But I will make sure he is notified.
During an interview on 09/23/22 at 11:36 AM with wound care nurse C regarding the additional care to prevent further skin break down. I do have on the care plan that he likes to sleep on his right side. We have a heel suspension device, but he doesn't like it. Asked if they had tried any other interventions. No response. I followed up on it as soon as I was notified, it did not happen overnight. We do not use any skin alteration forms for the CNAs to complete when they give showers. Nurses do a weekly skin assessment, and nothing was observed or documented. Skin alteration form completed on 08/18/22 by a CNA who observed the pressure ulcer during care. Continued discussion on the notification to the attending physician and when it was assessed by attending physician. I notified him on 08/18/22 when I was notified, I don't see where he has assessed it yet as of today, 09/23/22. Asked how orders were obtained without assessment from attending physician. We use a standard formulary starting with Aquacel AG then we advanced to Santyl. When Asked about the daily order and manufactures recommendations. Due to the moderate exudate, we use it daily. Review of documentation, it was noted that R44 had light exudate. Record review reflected the last assessment by the attending physician on R44 was on 08/08/22.
On 09/23/22 at 11:57 AM, R44 was observed resting in his bed, on his right side, without wearing the heel protectors or suspension, it was noted sitting on the floor in his corner by the TV.
During record review on 09/23/22 reflected the task sheets that the CNA's use for care, some areas were marked resolved including turning and repositioning, bed mobility, pressure reducing device, active range of motion and skin observation. Task sheet eliminated the need to address these.
Resident #28(R28)
Review of the Face Sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], reflected R28 was a [AGE] year old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included hypertension(high blood pressure), hearing loss, dementia without behaviors, mood disorder, cerebral vascular accident(stroke), anxiety, depression, +Covid and recent fall with fracture to left lower leg. The MDS reflected R28 had a BIMS (assessment tool) which indicated her ability to make daily decisions was severely impaired, and she required one person physical assist with bed mobility, locomotion on unit, dressing, toileting, hygiene, bathing and two person assist with transfers.
During an observation and interview on 9/20/22 at 2:00 PM, R28 was sitting in reclined broda chair in Dining room facing television with eyes open and ortho boot on left lower leg and appeared thin with moist productive cough noted. R28 appeared calm and not able to answer questions.
During an interview on on 9/20/22 at 2:37 PM, R28 was laying in low positioned bed on back with mats on both sides of the bed.
During a telephone interview on 9/21/22 at 8:54 AM, R28's Durable Power of Attorney(DPOA) CC reported concerned about R28's recent fall from the bed with left foot fracture when R28 never used feet. DPOA CC reported prior to Covid about 1.5 weeks ago had visited several times each week but had not been able to visit as frequent since Covid outbreak. DPOA CC reported was told by staff that R28's floor mats were not in place at the time of the fall on on 7/18/22.
Review of the EMR on 9/21/22 at 9:31 AM, reflected R28 developed a facility acquired suspected deep tissue injury of the left heel related to a medical device that measured 2.82cm by 2.27cm on 8/2/22.
Review of the Nurse Progress Note, dated 8/2/2022 at 7:01 a.m., for R28, reflected, Upon residents skin assessment. This nurse noted a suspected deep pressure injury to the L heel, suspected infected ingrown toenail on the L great toe, and suspected pressure injury on the inside of right foot. This nurse covered both deep pressure injuries with a comfort foam border and applied TAO and a Band-Aid to the L great toe . New order to remove surgical boot when in bed and wear when up in chair. Blue offload boots to be in place when in bed.
Review of the Wound Evaluation, dated 8/2/22, reflected R28 had a new facility acquired medical device related pressure injury on left heel that measured 2.82 cm by 2.27 cm with 6/10 on pain scale.
Review of Nurse Progress note, dated 8/16/22 at 7:54 p.m., reflected R28 had mushy left heel purple and black in color.
Review of the Treatment Administration Record, dated 7/1/22 through 8/31/22, for R28, reflected, Fracture boot to LLE at all times, as tolerated Remove Qshift for skin check and PRN. every shift-Start Date-07/26/2022 .Apply Allkare wipes to Bilateral heels at bedtime for soft, mushy heels-Start Date-04/09/2022 2100 . The Record reflected the skin check had been completed on R28 Left lower leg every shift prior to identifying DTI on 8/2/22 that measured 2.82 cm by 2.27 cm.
Review of the Provider Notes, between 7/18/22 through current(9/22/22), reflected no provider visits between 8/1/22 and current(9/22/22). R28 DTI identified 8/2/22.
During an interview on 9/22/22 at 10:21 AM, Registered Nurse (RN) IC C reported was the facility treatment nurse for one year and was not wound certified. RNIC C reported R28 had current Deep Tissue Injury on left heel that was unstageable. RNIC C reported the facility acquired PU(FAPU) was identified on 8/2/22. RNIC C reported currently treating R28 PU with allkare wipes daily that started 4/9/22 and verified no change in treatments orders since identified 8/2/22. RNIC C reported fallibility did not currently have wound Physician but was working to get one. RNIC C verified three new area on 8/2/22 and reported right not PU, reported spoke with hospice nurse 8/3/22 and communicated and agreed appeared to be bruise. RNIC C reported no follow up documentation to reflected that and should have documented in EMR not just email. RNIC C reported medical device deep tissue injury to left heel was from surgical boot. RNIC C reported on 8/2/22 intervention added to removed surgical boot while in bed an place blue cushion heel protector and verified that intervention had been in place for blue heel protector since 4/2022. RNIC C reported R28 PU is now much larger and 100% escar. RNIC C reported R28 had orders for three times daily skin observations with surgical boot removal and document in TAR. RNIC C reported R28's Deep Tissue Injury likely developed prior to 8/2/22 scheduled weekly skin check and verified TAR reflected skin checks had been completed. RNIC C reported last Wound Evaluation completed 9/22/22 at 7:41 a.m. and wound measured 2.85 cm by 3.15 cm and was covered with 100% eschar(non-viable skin). RNIC C verified no evidence of physician involved with wound between 8/2/22(PU identified) and current with no change in treatment.
During an interview on 9/22/22 at 2:34 PM, RNIC C reported Nurse who competed R28 wound assessment on 9/16/22 finished documentation 9/22/22 and documented had communicated with provider and verified no documentation to support R28's wound was unavoidable. RNIC C reported Physician had not seen R28 facility acquired PU.
Review of the Nursing Progress Note, dated 7/18/22 at 1:20 a.m., for R28, reflected, 0100 Notified by another Nurse that Res had rolled out of bed and was on the floor. CNA had just finished changing the Res, he left the room to get a blanket and when he returned the Res was on the floor, laying on her right side on the side of the bed facing the door. No injury noted, no bruising, redness, skin tear or open areas noted. Res assisted into bed w/ a 2 staff assist. Norco given at 0108 for s/sx of general discomfort. Neuro-checks initiated, VSS. Res currently resting in bed comfortably. Progress note was created by Registered Nurse (RN) DD.
Review of the Nurse Progress Note, dated 7/22/2022 at 11:23 p.m., for R28, reflected, X-Ray results confirm fracture of left distal tibia and left 1st metatarsal. Physician viewed x-ray results and spoke with hospice. Decision was made not to send patient to hospital. Dr increased Norco[pain medication] to BID[two times daily] and orders to be placed for surgical boot. Follow up x-rays in 4-6 months. Spoke with residents son by phone and he is agreeable with plan of care .
During an observation and interview on 9/22/22 at 1:20 PM, R28's DPOA CC was at R28's bedside with several other visitors. DPOA CC reported he had received call from the facility early that morning related to R28's recent decline and unresponsive. R28 was lying in bed with eyes closed and washcloth over forehead.
During an interview on 9/22/22 at 2:30 PM, Hospice Certified Nurse Aid (CAN) EE reported after each visit she documented on blue communication form in hospice binder. CNA EE verified provided R28 bathing services every Tuesday and Friday and had visit 7/26/22 and 7/29/22 and surgical boot was removed during bath. CNA EE reported nurse [named RN FF] had more detailed records from visits.
During a telephone interview on 9/22/22 at 2:55 PM, Hospice RN FF reported assessed R28 on 7/19/22 after the fall and reported R28 was non-verbal and unable to say where pain was initially. RN FF reported R28 was very painful after fall and pain medication added. RN FF reported R28 developed bruising 7/22/22 to left ankle and X Ray was ordered that indicated fracture. RN FF reported delay with boot because facility thought Hospice would provided and boot and they did not and verified boot placed 7/26/22. RN FF reported first made aware of R28 suspected deep tissue injury on the left heel on 8/2/22 reported by facility RN GG.
Review of the EMR on 9/23/22 at 8:30 a.m., reflected R28 passed away that morning.
During a telephone interview on 9/22/22 at 5:51 pm, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) G reported usually worked nights, reported was not present for R28 fall but did care for her after the fall. LPN,
G reported difficulty identify area of pain because R28 was non verbal and no signs or symptoms of injury. R28 developed swelling/bruising to left ankle and xray showed fracture. LPN G reported doctor ordered Left Lower Extremity surgical boot to be on at all times with every shift skin assessment. Reported thought that most staff were checking pulses and edema not pressure points. LPN G reported had completed skin assessment shift between 8/1/22 and 8/2/22 and found an area of suspected DTI to left heel that was quite large and stated, did not develop over night. LPN Greported to doctor who gave new order to remove boot while in bed and float heels and use when out of bed. LPN G reported continued to document in Progress Notes related to status of dark purple, mushy left heel. LPN G reported usually day shift completed weekly skin assessment but at times will assist if time allows and that is why she completed skin assessment on 8/1/22 into 8/2/22 shift.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to communicate with the dialysis center for one (Residen...
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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 communicate with the dialysis center for one (Resident #224) of one reviewed, resulting in the potential for adverse outcomes and unmet care needs.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #224 (R224) was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included congestive heart failure, diabetes, seizures, and end stage renal disease. R224 was dependent on renal dialysis. Review of the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS-cognitive screening tool) dated 9/17/22 revealed R224 scored 15 out of 15 (cognitively intact).
On 09/20/22 at 01:25 PM, R224 was observed sitting in a wheelchair in her room. R224 reported the nurse that morning had no idea what to do. R224 reported she had dialysis that morning and the nurse did not have any of the paperwork ready. R224 reported she asked the nurse to write the basic information such as her name and vital signs on a piece of paper. R224 reported on the night of 9/19/22, she was told she would be woken up at 4:00 AM for a 5:30 AM transport time on 9/20/22. R224 reported staff did not wake her up until 5:00 AM, which made her very upset. R224 reported the transport driver had to high tail it to dialysis and that she was five minutes late for her scheduled dialysis time.
In a telephone interview on 09/21/22 at 11:53 AM, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) R reported there was miscommunication in shift-to-shift report regarding R224's dialysis transport time on 9/20/22. CNA R reported R224's pick up time was supposed to be 5:45 AM, but she was told 6:45 AM. CNA R reported paperwork was not prepared to send to dialysis with R224 and therefore R224's name, room number, and vital signs were written on a piece of paper.
In a telephone interview on 09/21/22 at 01:46 PM, RN T reported she was supposed to do R224's dialysis paperwork/communication form on 9/20/22, but she didn't know how. RN T reported R224 was given a piece of paper with her vital signs listed. RN T reported she was not aware of the time R224 was to be transported to dialysis but knows that R224 left at 6:08 AM on 9/20/22. RN T reported the aide also did not know what time R224 was supposed to leave that morning because R224 was a new admission.
Review of the Dialysis Communication Form dated 9/20/22 at 12:04 PM revealed the form was locked on 9/21/22 at 8:34 AM. Vital signs listed were all timed for 9:40 AM and 12:39 PM which was R224 was sent out to dialysis.
Review of the Nurse's Note dated 9/20/22 at 3:35 PM revealed Resident's dialysis form faxed to [name of dialysis center] to fill out and fax back.
Review of the Nurse's Note dated 9/20/22 at 3:54 PM, revealed Received dialysis form filled out .
Review of the facility's Dialysis Transportation Policy date 11/21/17 revealed Appropriate paperwork will be sent with the resident to the receiving dialysis center. Facility contact information will also be available on the transporting documents.
During a telephone interview on 09/21/22 at 02:42 PM, Dialysis Facility Administrator (DFA) V reported normal communication from the facility would include a communication log with daily issues, full demographics, full set of vitals, medications, allergies, any changes in medications, and recent hospitalizations. DFA V reported on 9/20/22, R224 was sent to the dialysis center with a piece of notebook paper with vitals written.
In a telephone interview on 09/21/22 at 02:51 PM, the dialysis center Registered Dietician (RD) W
reported she had not spoken to the nursing facility yet. RD W reported R224 was on a 1400 milliliter fluid restriction prior to going to the hospital and will likely need to be on the same fluid restriction. RD W stated R22 has a history of high fluid weight gains.
R224's medical record did not mention a fluid restriction.
In an interview on 09/21/22 at 03:05 PM, RD D reported she had been off work and R22'4s nutritional assessment had not been completed yet. RD D was not aware if R224 was to be on a fluid restriction and reported she had not spoken with the dialysis center RD yet.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0710
(Tag F0710)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the Physician was assessing and documenting on the full stat...
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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 the Physician was assessing and documenting on the full status of a Resident's health regarding facility acquired pressure ulcer for one Resident (#28) reviewed for pressure ulcers. This deficient practice resulted in the potential for lack of coordination of care with the physician.
Findings include:
Resident #28(R28)
Review of the Face Sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], reflected R28 was a [AGE] year old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included hypertension(high blood pressure), hearing loss, dementia without behaviors, mood disorder, cerebral vascular accident(stroke), anxiety, depression, +Covid and recent fall with fracture to left lower leg. The MDS reflected R28 had a BIMS (assessment tool) which indicated her ability to make daily decisions was severely impaired, and she required one person physical assist with bed mobility, locomotion on unit, dressing, toileting, hygiene, bathing and two person assist with transfers.
During an observation and interview on 9/20/22 at 2:00 PM, R28 was sitting in reclined broda chair in Dining room facing television with eyes open and ortho boot on left lower leg and appeared thin with moist productive cough noted. R28 appeared calm and not able to answer questions.
During a telephone interview on 9/21/22 at 8:54 AM, R28's Durable Power of Attorney(DPOA) CC reported concerned about R28's recent fall from the bed with left foot fracture when R28 never used feet. DPOA CC reported prior to Covid about 1.5 weeks ago had visited several times each week but had not been able to visit as frequent since Covid outbreak. DPOA CC reported was told by staff that R28's floor mats were not in place at the time of the fall on on 7/18/22.
Review of the EMR on 9/21/22 at 9:31 AM, reflected R28 developed a facility acquired suspected deep tissue injury of the left heel related to a medical device that measured 2.82cm by 2.27cm on 8/2/22.
Review of the Nurse Progress Note, dated 8/2/2022 at 7:01 a.m., for R28, reflected, Upon residents skin assessment. This nurse noted a suspected deep pressure injury to the L heel, suspected infected ingrown toenail on the L great toe, and suspected pressure injury on the inside of right foot. This nurse covered both deep pressure injuries with a comfort foam border and applied TAO and a bandaid to the L great toe . New order to remove surgical boot when in bed and wear when up in chair. Blue offload boots to be in place when in bed.
Review of the Wound Evaluation, dated 8/2/22, reflected R28 had a new facility acquired medical device related pressure injury on left heel that measured 2.82 cm by 2.27 cm with 6/10 on pain scale.
Review of Nurse Progress note, dated 8/16/22 at 7:54 p.m., reflected R28 had mushy left heel purple and black in color.
Review of the Treatment Administration Record, dated 7/1/22 through 8/31/22, for R28, reflected, Fracture boot to LLE at all times, as tolerated Remove Qshift for skin check and PRN. every shift-Start Date-07/26/2022 .Apply Allkare wipes to Bilateral heels at bedtime for soft, mushy heels-Start Date-04/09/2022 2100 . The Record reflected the skin check had been completed on R28 Left lower leg every shift prior to identifying DTI on 8/2/22 that measured 2.82 cm by 2.27 cm.
Review of the Provider Notes, between 7/18/22 through current(9/22/22), reflected no provider visits between 8/1/22 and current(9/22/22). R28 DTI identified 8/2/22.
During an interview on 9/22/22 at 10:21 AM, Registered Nurse (RN) IC C reported was the facility treatment nurse for one year and was not wound certified. RNIC C reported R28 had current Deep Tissue Injury on left heel that was unstageable. RNIC C reported the facility acquired PU(FAPU) was identified on 8/2/22. RNIC C reported currently treating R28 PU with allkare wipes daily that started 4/9/22 and verified no change in treatments orders since identified 8/2/22. RNIC C reported fallibility did not currently have wound Physician but was working to get one. RNIC C verified three new area on 8/2/22 and reported right not PU, reported spoke with hospice nurse 8/3/22 and communicated and agreed appeared to be bruise. RNIC C reported no follow up documentation to reflected that and should have documented in EMR not just email. RNIC C reported medical device deep tissue injury to left heel was from surgical boot. RNIC C reported on 8/2/22 intervention added to removed surgical boot while in bed an place blue cushion heel protector and verified that intervention had been in place for blue heel protector since 4/2022. RNIC C reported R28 PU is now much larger and 100% eschar. RNIC C reported R28 had orders for three times daily skin observations with surgical boot removal and document in TAR. RNIC C reported R28's Deep Tissue Injury likely developed prior to 8/2/22 scheduled weekly skin check and verified TAR reflected skin checks had been completed. RNIC C reported last Wound Evaluation completed 9/22/22 at 7:41 a.m. and wound measured 2.85 cm by 3.15 cm and was covered with 100% eschar(non-viable skin). RNIC C verified no evidence of physician involved with wound between 8/2/22(PU identified) and current with no change in treatment.
During an interview on 9/22/22 at 2:34 PM, RNIC C reported Nurse who competed R28 wound assessment on 9/16/22 finished documentation 9/22/22 and documented had communicated with provider and verified no documentation to support R28's wound was unavoidable. RNIC C reported Physician had not seen R28 facility acquired PU.
During an observation and interview on 9/22/22 at 1:20 PM, R28's DPOA CC was at R28's bedside with several other visitors. DPOA CC reported he had received call from the facility early that morning related to R28's recent decline and unresponsive. R28 was lying in bed with eyes closed and washcloth over forehead.
During an interview on 9/22/22 at 2:30 PM, Hospice Certified Nurse Aid (CAN) EE reported after each visit she documented on blue communication form in hospice binder. CNA EE verified provided R28 bathing services every Tuesday and Friday and had visit 7/26/22 and 7/29/22 and surgical boot was removed during bath. CNA EE reported nurse [named RN FF] had more detailed records from visits.
During a telephone interview on 9/22/22 at 2:55 PM, Hospice RN FF reported assessed R28 on 7/19/22 after the fall on 7/18/22 and reported R28 was non-verbal and unable to say where pain was initially. RN FF reported R28 was very painful after fall and pain medication added. RN FF reported R28 developed bruising 7/22/22 to left ankle and X Ray was ordered that indicated fracture. RN FF reported delay with boot because facility thought Hospice would provided and boot and they did not and verified boot placed 7/26/22. RN FF reported first made aware of R28 suspected deep tissue injury on the left heel on 8/2/22 reported by facility RN GG.
Review of the EMR on 9/23/22 at 8:30 a.m., reflected R28 passed away that morning.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure that all medications were secured in one of three medication rooms observed for secure storage without access to non-licensed staff res...
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Based on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure that all medications were secured in one of three medication rooms observed for secure storage without access to non-licensed staff resulting in the potential for residents to receive legend medications and drug diversion.
Findings include:
On 9/23/22 at 8:25 am, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) G was observed as she prepped medications (med) at the Maple-hall med cart. LPN G had to go to a room behind the Maple-hall nurses station for a missing med. A key and fob were observed hanging on the back wall three to four feet from the end of desk. The storage room was located about two feet further in behind the desk.
LPN G used the key to open the storage room, and we went inside. The room had multiple shelves filled with care supplies. On one shelf, about shoulder high. were stored approximately 20-25 bottles of legend medications (both prescription and over-the-counter - prilosec or magnesium etc.).
When asked, LPN G said both, not all staff can use the key to get supplies for resident cares. Then, LPG G said, anyone can use the key to get supplies.
On 9/23/22 at 8:30 am Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) J was interviewed and said anyone can use the keys to get supplies.
On 9/23/22 at 8:40 am CNA K was interviewed and also said anyone can use the keys to get supplies.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This citation includes intake MI000128592.
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to: 1.) ensure ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** This citation includes intake MI000128592.
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to: 1.) ensure the safety, 2.) implement care-planned and non-care-planned interventions, and 3.) ensure that those interventions were functional and in place in 4 of 6 sampled residents (R19, R28, R30, and R37) reviewed for falls, resulting in repeat falls and R28 unwitnessed fall from elevated bed resulting in left lower leg fracture, deep tissue injury, decline and later death. This deficient practice placed 71 residents at risk for increased likelihood for continued falls, serious injury and/or death.
Findings include:
Resident #19 (R19)
Review of the Face Sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], reflected R19 was a [AGE] year old female admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included renal disease, anxiety, and depression. The MDS reflected R19 had a BIM (assessment tool) score of 4 which indicated her ability to make daily decisions was severely impaired, and she required one person physical assist with bed mobility, transfers, walking, locomotion on unit, dressing, toileting, hygiene, and bathing.
During an observation on 9/22/22 at 8:16 AM, R19 was noted to have signs on door that reflected enhanced precautions. R19's door was open and resident in room appeared to be resting.
During an observation and interview on 9/20/22 at 1:47 PM, R19 was standing in the doorway of room independently repeating, help me, help me. R19 reported pants were wet and reported needed assistance. R19 call light was observed on as indicated by light on wall in room(no hall light noted). Staff were noted going in and out of Dining Room about 25 feet from R19 room with no response to R19 shouting, help me or activated call light. Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) AA passed R19 room in hall and reported she was one of two CNA staff working on that hall and left area with out answering R19 call light or looking in room at 1:51 p.m Male CNA staff continued to move residents from Dining Room while R19 continued to be on at 01:53 p.m. At 1:56 p.m. R19 self ambulated back to bed and yelled, Help, that's the same one. (referring to this surveyor). At 2:00 p.m. Infection Control Nurse (IC) C passed R19 room and asked if she needed assistance after R19 yelled for help and entered room. (15 minutes after this surveyor observed R19 yelling for help and call light being on).
Review of the facility Resident Matrix, dated 9/20/22, reflected R19 had recent fall with injury.
Review of the Nurse Progress Notes, dated 9/9/22 at 6:00 a.m., for R19, reflected, Late Entry: DOCUMENT RELEVANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE RESIDENT:: This nurse was called into resident room by CNA, upon arrival resident was observed lying on her back on the floor beside her bed. On the side of the bed that the window is on. Resident stated she was trying to go to the bathroom. resident assisted to her feet by staff members and walked to the bathroom, vital signs taken and neuro-checks initiated, skin assessed .Created Date : 9/11/2022 04:18:13.
Review of the Nurse Progress Note, dated 8/7/2022 at 6:49 p.m., for R19, reflected, Resident in bathroom having self transferred, without her walker and resident has several wash rags on the floor trying to wipe up urine. This nurse assisted resident with clean brief. This nurse washed resident's shoes that had urine on them and cleaned up bathroom. Resident reminded to use her call light. This nurse assisted resident back to bed. Resident had eaten 51-75% of her dinner which consisted of only mashed potatoes. Pleasant. No c/o pain.
Review of the facility provided Incident/Accident(I/A) Reports, by the Director of Nursing (DON) B reflected the following falls for R19:
-I/A reported dated, 8/31/22 at 5:36 p.m., reflected R19 was observed by staff self ambulating in room and attempted to redirect R19 and R19 tripped over own feet and staff lowered R19 to the ground. The report reflected, Immediate action taken-Description: res. assessed; ROM and VS WNL; physician and guardian notified/ res put into her bed and reminded to use her call light when she needed help .
-I/A report dated, 8/15/22 at 4:15 p.m., reflected R19 was observed by floor tech staff slide off bed and land on bottom next to bed with call light on resulting in skin tears to right arm. The report reflected under Immediate Action that R19 was assessed and right arm skin tears were treated with no mention of interventions to prevent further falls with possible injury. Continued review of report reflected notes written on 8/18/22 to prevent further falls staff will check with resident and offer to toilet every two hours while awake.
-I/A report, dated 7/18/22 at 8:30 p.m., reflected R19 had an unwitnessed fall in hall near the lobby(entire length of Maple hall, past nurse station and Dining Room from R19 room) while independently ambulation without assist and without 2 wheeled walker. The reported reflected under immediate action that R19 was assessed and physician notified with no mention of interventions to prevent further falls. Continued review of the report reflected notes written on 7/18/22 that included R19 required one person assist with use of 2 wheeled walker and had fall day prior on 7/17/22 after recent admission. The notes reflected physician order to obtain orthostatic blood pressures.
-I/A report, 7/17/22 at 2:27 p.m., reflected R19 had an unwitnessed fall in bathroom after staff left R19 alone in bathroom. The reported reflected no immediate actions taken and notes included new intervention to not leave resident alone while in there bathroom.
The provided I/A reports did not reflected detailed information for complete and though investigation including when residents last cared for(toileted, observed), if care planned interventions were in place or not, and did not reflect evidence actions were taken to prevent further falls with possible injuries. No I/A Reports were provided for 9/9/22 or 8/7/22.
Review of R19 ADL Care Plans, dated 7/14/22, reflected, I have an actual ADL deficit secondary to
impaired mobility related to falls in the home setting, syncope, AKI, anxiety, and cognitive impairments .Interventions .AMBULATION: One person limited assist using 2ww[two wheeled walker]. Date Initiated: 07/15/2022 . Continued review of the Care plans reflected, Falls due to recent admission/new environment, syncope, chronic kidney disease, anxiety, mild neurocognitive
impairments, impaired mobility, altered mental status, impulsive, wandering behavior, impaired right eye vision, and diarrhea .Revision on 8/5/22 .Do not leave me alone while I am on the toilet. Date Initiated: 07/17/2022. I will wear non-skid footwear for all transfers and walking. Date Initiated: 07/14/2022 .Orthostatic B/P's Date Initiated: 07/14/2022 . Review of the Care Plans revealed no mention of interventions added after 7/18/22.
Review of the R19 Fall Assessment Note, dated 9/9/22, reflected, Resident is a [AGE] year old woman admitted on [DATE] for Rehab following hospitalization at [named] Hospital for worsening confusion. She is at risk for falls r/t new environment, syncope, CKD, anxiety, neurocognitive impairment, altered mental status, impulsiveness, wandering behavior, impaired vision in right eye, and diarrhea. She is able to ambulate with assist of one and walker. She requires two persons for toileting with pant management. She had previous falls on 7/17/22 and 7/18/22, 8/15/22, 8/31/22. on 9/9/22 0700 resident observed on the floor by the window side of the bed. She states she was attempting to use the bathroom. Call light was not on and feet were bare. Resident had no injuries and was assisted to the bathroom and then back to bed. She didn't have gripper socks on. Resident was given gripper socks. Her only shoes are crocs at this time. Resident has recently been declared not her own person and a guardian was appointed. Will call DPOA for different shoes.
During an interview on 9/21/22 at 4:55 p.m., DON B verified did have I/A reported for 9/9/22 that had been in progress. DON B reported an I/A reported was not completed for R19 8/7/22 fall and should have been.
During an interview on 9/23/22 at 1:50 p.m., DON B reported started employment at the facility on 7/18/22. DON B verified was unable to locate R19 orthostatic blood pressures ordered after 7/18/22 fall and reported did not see changed made to the R19 Care Plan after 8/15/22, 8/31/22, or 9/9/22 fall.
Resident #28 (R28)
Review of the Face Sheet and Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], reflected R28 was a [AGE] year old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included hypertension(high blood pressure), hearing loss, dementia without behaviors, mood disorder, cerebral vascular accident(stroke), anxiety, depression, +Covid and recent fall with fracture to left lower leg. The MDS reflected R28 had a BIMS (assessment tool) which indicated her ability to make daily decisions was severely impaired, and she required one person physical assist with bed mobility, locomotion on unit, dressing, toileting, hygiene, bathing and two person assist with transfers.
During an observation and interview on 9/20/22 at 2:00 PM, R28 was sitting in reclined broda chair in Dining room facing television with eyes open and ortho boot on left lower leg and appeared thin with moist productive cough noted. R28 appeared calm and not able to answer questions.
During an interview on on 9/20/22 at 2:37 PM, R28 was laying in low positioned bed on back with mats on both sides of the bed.
During a telephone interview on 9/21/22 at 8:54 AM, R28's Durable Power of Attorney(DPOA) CC reported concerned about R28's recent fall from the bed with left foot fracture when R28 never used feet. DPOA CC reported prior to Covid about 1.5 weeks ago had visited several times each week but had not been able to visit as frequent since Covid outbreak. DPOA CC reported was told by staff that R28's floor mats were not in place at the time of the fall on on 7/18/22.
Review of the facility Fall Incident Report, dated 7/18/22 at 12:45 a.m., for R28, reflected, Incident Description Nursing Description: Notified by another Nurse that Res rolled out of bed and was on the floor. She was laying on her right side on the side of the bed closest to the doorway .Resident unable to give description . The Report included CNA HH statement that reflected, CNA had just finished changing Res and walked out to get a blanket for her. When he came back into the room the Res had rolled out of bed and was on the floor. The Report included notes that reflected, She in ext. assist of one for transfers .Will continue winged mattress and bed in lowest position while in it . Continued review of the Report included note, dated 7/22/22, that R28 had X-Ray that showed fractures of the left 1st metatarsal base and left distal fibula fracture.
Review of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), 9/9/2022 at 11:11 a.m., reflected R28 tested positive for Covid.
Review of the Nursing Progress Note, dated 7/18/22 at 1:20 a.m., for R28, reflected, 0100 Notified by another Nurse that Res had rolled out of bed and was on the floor. CNA had just finished changing the Res, he left the room to get a blanket and when he returned the Res was on the floor, laying on her right side on the side of the bed facing the door. No injury noted, no bruising, redness, skin tear or open areas noted. Res assisted into bed w/ a 2 staff assist. Norco given at 0108 for s/sx of general discomfort. Neuro-checks initiated, VSS. Res currently resting in bed comfortably. Progress note was created by Registered Nurse (RN) DD.
Review of the Nursing Progress Note, dated 7/19/2022 at 6:04 a.m., for R28, reflected, CNA stated that resident was guarding right arm when turned for brief change. Resident stated you broke it as she was turned. Resident scored 6/10 on PAINAD scale. PRN Norco administered at 0502. After administration, resident stopped yelling out and rocking from side to side. Medication effective. Score reassessment 2/10 on PAINAD scale.
Review of the Hospice Collaboration Form, dated 7/19/22 at 1:30 p.m., reflected Hospice Home Health Aid visited R28 with plans to provided bath and documented, bath not given due to pain from recent fall .
Review of the Nursing Progress Note, dated 7/19/2022 at 2:03 p.m., for R28, reflected, [named] hospice nurse here at this time and notified by this nurse of resident having fall on 7/18/22 at 0045, and that PRN norco has been given twice since then for c/o pain. Resident assessed by hospice nurse at this time, and resident showed s/s of pain with movement of left leg/hip with facial grimacing, and moaning. Hospice nurse spoke with DPOA son [named DPOA CC] to discuss care of resident and he stated that he would like an x-ray of left hip. This nurse then called [named physician] to notify, and order noted for x-ray of left hip 2 view stat.
Review of the Nurse Progress Note, dated 7/19/2022 at 9:15 p.m., for R28, reflected, Resident has no c/o pain at this time. Resident does c/o pain when left leg and hip are moved. Neuro checks wnl. This nurse spoke with [named physician] to report left hip XRAY findings: No acute fracture or dislocation .[named physician] advises to also order a 2 view XRAY of the right hip and a 3 view XRAY of the right shoulder.
Review of the Nurse Progress Note, dated 7/22/2022 at 2:06 p.m., for R28, reflected, This nurse was called into the residents room to look at left foot and observed it is swollen and bruised. [named physician] in to see patient notified of swelling and bruising of the left ankle and cough and sputum doctor ordered chest xray and ankle and foot xray to be done STAT. Non weight bearing on left leg also ordered. this nurse elevated the foot and put ice pack on it.
Review of the Nurse Progress Note, dated 7/22/2022 at 11:23 p.m., for R28, reflected, X-Ray results confirm fracture of left distal tibia and left 1st metatarsal. Physician viewed x-ray results and spoke with hospice. Decision was made not to send patient to hospital. Dr increased Norco[pain medication] to BID[two times daily] and orders to be placed for surgical boot. Follow up x-rays in 4-6 months. Spoke with residents son by phone and he is agreeable with plan of care .
During an observation on 9/22/22 at 8:14 AM, R28 was laying in low bed with eyes closed and mats on floor on both sides of bed with washcloth over forehead.
During an observation on 9/22/22 at 9:59 AM R28 continued to be in same position in bed, eyes closed, low bed, 2 mats on floor with washcloth on forehead.
During an observation and interview on 9/22/22 at 1:20 PM, R28's DPOA CC was at R28's bedside with several other visitors. DPOA CC reported he had received call from the facility early that morning related to R28's recent decline and unresponsive. R28 was lying in bed with eyes closed and washcloth over forehead.
During an interview on, 9/22/22 at 1:28 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) G reported was not present at the time of R28 fall but worked next day and was responsible for documenting neuron checks and post fall Progress Note. LPN G reported facility policy was to document every shift for 72 hours after a fall.
During an interview on 9/22/22 at 2:30 PM, Hospice Certified Nurse Aid (CAN) EE reported after each visit she documented on blue communication form in hospice binder. CNA EE verified provided R28 bathing services every Tuesday and Friday and had visit 7/26/22 and 7/29/22 and surgical boot was removed during bath. CNA EE reported nurse [named RN FF] had more detailed records from visits.
During a telephone interview on 9/22/22 at 2:55 PM, Hospice RN FF reported assessed R28 on 7/19/22 after the fall and reported R28 was non-verbal and unable to say where pain was initially. RN FF reported R28 was very painful after fall and pain medication added. RN FF reported R28 developed bruising 7/22/22 to left ankle and X Ray was ordered that indicated fracture. RN FF reported delay with boot because facility thought Hospice would provided and boot and they did not and verified boot placed 7/26/22. RN FF reported first made aware of R28 suspected deep tissue injury on the left heel on 8/2/22 reported by facility RN GG.
Review of the Fall Care Plan, dated 10/12/18, for R28, reflected, I am at risk for falls due to history of falls, severe cognitive impairments related to dementia and history of CVAs, incontinence, significant osteoporosis , osteopenia. I have poor safety awareness and may lean over in my chair or scootch in
my bed towards the edge. I am receiving hospice services and an expected decline is expected .Interventions .Bed in low position when in bed. Date Initiated: 07/27/2022 .BILATERAL FLOOR MATS to be in place while in bed. Date Initiated: 06/02/2021 .
Review of the EMR on 9/23/22 at 8:30 a.m., reflected R28 passed away that morning.
During a telephone interview on 9/23/22 at 12:19 PM, RN L reported was present at the time of R28 fall on 7/18/22. RN L reported CNA HH was providing care and stepped out of R28 room to get a blanket and returned and R28 had rolled out of bed. RN L reported arrived to R28 room and observed R28 laying directly on the floor on her left side with no floor mat in place and bed was positioned at waist level. RN L reported was not R28 nurse at that time but was in the area charting when she was alerted of R28 fall.
During an interview on 9/23/22 at 1:15pm, uncertified Nurse Assistant ([NAME]) II reported worked 7/18/22 day shift after R28 fall. [NAME] II reported was told R28 had fall from bed but not provided details about the fall but reported received reinforcement education that fall mat should be in place of residents are in bed and bed should be in lowest position should be standard practice.
During a telephone interview on 9/23/22 at 1:20 PM, RN DD reported did complete R28's fall Incident Report on 7/18/22 at 12:45 a.m. and reported was unsure how R28 was transferred off the floor. RN DD reported was not present at time of fall because she was also working on another hall at that time. RN DD reported had spoke with CNA HH who reported had left R28's room after providing care to get blanket and R28 was on the floor when he returned. RN DD reported did not recall if she asked if fall mats were in place or what the position of bed was. RN DD reported thought manager did investigation.
During an interview on 9/23/22 at 1:50 p.m., Director of Nursing (DON) B reported started employment at the facility on 7/18/22. DON B reported aware that falls were an issue and had noticed immediate actions taken on I/A reports were resident assessments and should reflect what was done prevent further falls. DON B verified resident assessments do not not prevent falls. DON B reported that now either herself or Administrator A review all I/A reports prior to being locked.
During a telephone interview on 9/23/22 at 2:25 PM, CNA HH reported left R28 room to get a blanket after care and heard R28 make sound in room, returned to room, and found R28 on the floor moaning. CNA HH reported RN DD was nurse at time but was wrap nurse and was on the other hall at the time of the fall. CNA HH reported RN L assisted him to get R28 back to bed and reported was unable to recall if fall mats were in place at the time of the fall and reported R28 should have been a two person assist.
During an interview on 9/23/22 at 2:56 PM, DON B reported would expect staff to include as many details as possible on fall reports including if ordered care planned interventions were in place or not at the time of the fall.
Resident #30 (R30)
A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS - resident assessment), dated 8/1/22, reflected R30 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included history of breast and lung cancer, irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, vascular dementia with behaviors, psychosis and moderate cognitive impairment, stroke with right hemiplegia (difficulty moving extremities, especially right arm) and hemiparesis (difficulty feeling extremities), History of thoracic vertebrae fracture, depression, anxiety, osteoarthritis, congestive heart failure and seizures.
A review of the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) plan of care reflected R30 required limited assist of one staff person with four-wheel walker for ambulation and transfers, and one staff person extensive assist for showers. Care plan interventions for R30 about falls: dated 3/2/22 were assess and treat my pain, non-skid footwear for all transfers and walking, labs/x-rays, medication reviewed by pharmacist, orient to surroundings, orthostatic blood pressures and therapy referral as needed. Dated 4/30/22 resident re-educated on use of call light to request assistance for transferring. Dated 5/2/22 was resident re-educated to ensure her wheelchair brakes are locked before any transfer in or out of her chair.
A review of the facility policy titled Fall Reduction Program, last revised on 9/25/16, reflected: Procedure 2. Implement and indicate individualized interventions on Care Plan/[NAME]. 3. If fall occurs Charge Nurse to complete the following .Immediate interventions as identified by physical assessment and environmental observation .3.1 Initiate safety interventions and update care plan as applicable .3.3 IDT [interdepartmental team] to review each incident to complete root cause analysis .3.4.3. Identify any additional interventions in the Care Plan/[NAME].
A review of fall investigation reports reflected R30 had several falls. Each fall, intervention and if the care plan was updated during a discussion with Director of Nurses (DON) B on 9/23/22 at 1:25 pm as follows:
On 8/2/22 at 5:30 am R30 raised the head of her bed, attempted to get into her wheelchair and missed it. There were no injuries. The intervention was to demonstrate call light to use to call for help. This intervention was already entered on 4/30/22 and the date was not updated. DON B did not see this on the care plan since this fall.
On 8/8/22 at 7:42 pm R30 was found sitting on the floor of her bathroom. The indwelling catheter was removed that day. There were no injuries. Repeated interventions were demonstrate call light and call staff for help. A new intervention was therapy to assess and treat for toilet transfers which was already in the care plan without an updated date. DON B said no new intervention were added to the care plan until later. On 8/17/22 supervise on toilet was added.
On 8/21/22 at 1:00 pm R30 was found on the bathroom floor after attempting self-transfer to the wheelchair. R30 said she was waiting for her aide to get additional help to get off the toilet. There were no injuries. The interventions were turn on call light, maybe yell for help and wait for help/supervision which were already on the care plan. DON B said there were no new interventions.
On 9/7/22 at 3:53 pm R30 was yelling for help and observed face down on the bathroom floor. R30 sustained a small skin tear on the forehead. The intervention to supervise on toilet was added, and DON B agreed and said the aide was fired after multiple warnings about supervision to prevent falls for R30.
Resident #37 (R37)
A review of the MDS, dated [DATE], reflected R37 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included moderate cognitive impairment, stroke from a blocked brain artery with right-sided hemiplegia (difficulty moving extremities, especially right arm) and hemiparesis (difficulty feeling extremities), osteoarthritis, history of falls, and aseptic necrosis of the right resulting in hip replacement surgery, acute kidney failure, depression, anxiety, insomnia, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), history of pneumonia, constipation, flexion (bending) contractures (frozen joint) of both knees, tremors and spasticity of right lower leg, vascular dementia and weakness.
A review of the ADL plan of care reflected R37 required the use of a standing lift with two staff assist for toileting and transfers. R37 had a high-back, reclining wheelchair with right arm trough and a reclining lumbar support cushion but could not move in the wheelchair. They require one staff assist to push them.
The drag lift is used to lift someone from the bed, chair, or floor by lifting or supporting them under the armpits. This lift strains and damages the cervical and other nerves, tendons, ligaments, and skin, and can cause pain and the inability to use the arm/hand. Drag lifts should never be used.
On 9/21/22 at 8:55 am, R37 was observed in his wheelchair in his room. Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) I repositioned R37 higher in the wheelchair by pulling them up, using their hands in R37's armpits, from behind. When asked, R37 said they were alone at home when they fell on their right side and laid there quite a while. Because of this fall, R37 stated their right arm was almost useless, but My left arm has full mobility.
On 9/23/22 at 12:25 PM, Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTC) O demonstrated how to properly lift a resident like R37. They said the axilla was never used due to potential nerve damage.
On 9/23/22 at 12:35 PM, CNA P was interviewed. When asked about transferring a resident out of a chair, CNA P said they would always start with a gait belt and would not lift by the armpits.
CONCERN
(E)
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** Based on observation, interviews, and record review the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention, monit...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews, and record review the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention, monitoring and control program while residents are in quarantine with Covid, resulting the potential for the spread of microorganisms when staff did not wear personal protective equipment while assisting residents. Staff did not perform hand hygiene before or after care, did not change out gowns, mask or clean goggles before leaving the residents room, resulting in the potential for the spread of infections to (R35, R39, R49, R56, R224) and up to 71 residents who resided at the facility.
During observation on 09/23/22 at 08:50 AM, Staff were observed entering and exiting the residents' rooms on quarantine without wiping goggles off or changing out mask.
During an interview on 09/23/22 at 08:55 AM with unit manager AA discussion regarding residents coming off quarantine. All staff should be wiping off goggles after exiting rooms.
No observation of this task completed between 6 staff members on C hall.
During an interview on 09/22/22 at 10:07 AM with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) BB regarding the screening process. After screen in, we have a report we go over between shift change and we go room to room and discuss every resident.
Observation on 09/22/22 at 10:26 AM of CNA CC not wearing any protective eye wear.
Observation on 09/22/22 at 10:34 AM of vital sign machine not being cleansed before or after use, taking it into a resident's room, from hallway into RM [ROOM NUMBER]. Staff walked out of room holding dirty gown in hand and throw away in hallway linen container, not the dirty linen container in the room on two separate occasions within 5 minutes of each other.
During an interview on 09/22/22 at 02:02 PM with Infection Control, Infection Prevention (ICIP) C My first thing is to grab the sign in log for staff and visitors, did anyone screen positive, I instruct staff to contact self or charge nurse if they have symptoms. I will do a round to check in and do walk throughs. For infections, we are tracking them on the line list, try to discuss during the morning meetings, same with antibiotics, making sure they meet criteria. Tuesdays and Fridays are staff Covid testing days. Resident's get tested as needed.
ICIP was asked about the visitors check in process. Visitors, it's a team approach, nobody is sitting there watching, receptionist is close by, Director of Nursing office is up there, Administrator's office is right there, and human resources is watching. Visitors wear KN95 or any face covering.Continued conversation regarding who watches the staff for compliance. I do multiple rounds, watch hand hygiene, make sure they have personal protective equipment (PPE), watch them use the equipment, touching face mask and washing with hand sanitizer. Discussion on who wears what mask. Fully vaccinated staff wear the KN95, unvaccinated staff wear N95, also reporting Staff are to change out mask when they enter and exit the room, goggles are to be wiped with purple top cleaner, along with any equipment used.
On 09/23/22 at 10:19 AM, observation of laundry staff emptying the dirty linen from the quarantined residents' rooms, wearing one glove on right hand, left hand bare, wearing mask and goggles, no gown to protect scrubs from contaminated gowns. Large container for dirty gowns had a bio-hazard sticker on it.
Resident #224 (R224)
Review of the Physician's Order dated 9/17/22 revealed Transmission Based Precautions includes: Droplet, contact, airborne precautions. In addition you must wear an N-95/KN95 in the patients room.
On 9/20/22 at 1:25 PM, R224's door was observed with signage that indicated transmission-based precautions and enhanced precautions. The signage indicated the use of gown, gloves, face shield, and mask. R224 reported she was a new admission, had received covid vaccines, but not the most recent booster. During the interview, a staff member walked into R224's room wearing only a KN95 mask and a face shield. The staff member pulled down their mask and asked R224 if she had a bowel movement. When asked about the transmission-based precautions, R224 reported staff started wearing full PPE the day before, on 9/19/22. Upon exiting the room, two staff members were observed speaking with Infection Preventionist (IP) C regarding clarification on the transmission-based precaution PPE requirements.
Resident #56 (R56)
Review of the medical record revealed R56 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and tested positive for COVID-19 on 9/16/22.
Review of the Physician's Order dated 9/16/22 revealed Transmission Based Precautions Includes: Contact, Droplet and Airborne Precautions. In addition you must wear an N-95 in the patient's room.
On 9/20/22 at 2:17 PM, Maintenance Director X was observed donning PPE to enter R56's room. Maintenance Director X donned the gown with the opening in the front, exposing clothing.
Resident #35 (R35)
Review of the medical record revealed R35 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and tested positive for COVID-19 on 9/16/22.
Review of the Physician's Order dated 9/16/22 revealed Transmission Based Precautions Includes: Contact, Droplet and Airborne Precautions. In addition you must wear an N-95 in the patient's room.
On 9/20/22 at 2:21 PM, Activities Director (AD) Y was observed donning PPE to enter R35's room. AD Y wore a KN95 into the room. Upon exiting the room, AD Y did not disinfect the eye protection or change masks. AD Y then left the unit.
Resident #49 (R49)
Review of the medical record revealed R49 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and tested positive for COVID-19 on 9/11/22.
Review of the Physician's Order dated 9/11/22 revealed Transmission Based Precautions Includes: Contact, Droplet and Airborne Precautions. In addition you must wear an N-95 in the patient's room.
Resident #39 (R39)
Review of the medical record revealed R39 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and tested positive for COVID-19 on 9/14/22.
Review of the Physician's Order dated 9/14/22 revealed Transmission Based Precautions Includes: Contact, Droplet and Airborne Precautions. In addition you must wear an N-95 in the patient's room.
On 9/20/22 at 4:09 PM, a staff member exited R49's room wearing a KN95 and goggles. The staff member sanitized their hands, prepared beverages, donned a new gown and gloves, and entered R56's room. The staff member did not change their mask or disinfect their goggles. The staff member exited R56's room, wearing a KN95 and goggles. The staff member sanitized their hands, prepared another beverage, donned a new gown and gloves, and entered R39's room without disinfecting their goggles or changing into a N95.
In an interview on 9/21/22 at 3:51 PM IP C reported their current PPE supply did not allow for them to dispose of a mask after each room. IP C reported goggles and face shields should be disinfected between each transmission-based precaution room.