SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate, in accordance with their policies and proce...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate, in accordance with their policies and procedures, a staff-to-resident incident which resulted in an allegation of abuse from Resident #506. Per facility policy, nursing staff also failed to thoroughly assess the resident, who experienced difficulty breathing, after two staff members witnessed Administrator-in-training (AIT) X lying on top of the resident (who was supine/lying face up on the floor) while holding the resident's arms on the floor. The resident's face was covered by the resident's shirt. In addition, the facility failed to keep one resident free from abuse when one resident (Resident #69), who resided on a secured behavior unit, obtained, ingested and tested positive for Fentanyl (a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic for severe pain that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent) on 5/28/21. The sample was 26. The census was 132.
Review of the facility's policy titled Abuse and Neglect Policy, reviewed 7/8/20, showed every resident had the right to be free from any physical or chemical restraints imposed for purposes of discipline or convenience and not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms. Every resident also had the right to be free from verbal, sexual, physical or mental abuse, corporal punishment, and involuntary seclusion. Mistreatment, neglect or abuse of residents was prohibited by the facility. Physical abuse was defined as purposefully beating, striking, wounding or injuring any consumer or any manner whatsoever of mistreating or maltreating a consumer in a brutal or inhumane manner. Physical abuse included handling a consumer with any more force than was reasonable for a consumer's proper control, treatment or management. Upon learning of a report of abuse or neglect, the administrator was to initiate an incident investigation. If the resident complained of physical injuries or if harm was suspected, then staff was to contact the resident's physician for further instructions. The facility was to immediately call 911 to involve the police department, when there was physical abuse involving physical injury inflicted on a resident by a staff member or visitor.
Review of the facility's policy titled Behavioral Emergency Policy reviewed 2/26/21, showed the purpose was to provide safe treatment and humane care to the resident in a behavioral crisis and outline steps to follow in order to correctly care for the resident in a behavioral crisis, to ensure that the resident was not being coerced, punished or disciplined for staff convenience. If the resident exhibited extreme behaviors such as suicidal, homicidal, self-mutilation, elopement or resident-to-resident altercations, then the licensed nursing staff/team leader/resident care coordinator (RCC) would assess the resident exhibiting such behaviors. Ensuring the safety of the resident and others was the first priority. A one-to-one monitoring of the resident was to be initiated by staff under the direction of the licensed nurse. In the event that the resident was unable to be redirected or was requesting an as needed (PRN) medication for mood stabilization, the resident would receive the PRN medication per physician's orders. Staff was to notify the resident's guardian and physician. Documentation of the behavior emergency in the registered nurse investigation was to include evaluation of the resident's behavior with consideration for precipitating events or environmental triggers and other related factors in the medical record, with enough specific detail of the actual situation to permit underlying cause identification to the extent possible. If the resident required medication or the utilization of approved crisis allevations lessons and methods (CALM, a system of de-escalation, prevention and safety procedures designed for use in nursing homes, hospitals and schools) techniques, then staff was to assess the resident, closely monitor his/her vital signs and notify the physician of any changes or concerns regarding the resident's condition. Behavioral emergency=code green. The licensed practical nurse (LPN) or registered nurse (RN) must be present during the entire use of approved CALM hold techniques. There were only two reasons that staff was to utilize approved CALM hold techniques; when a resident was in imminent danger of harming him/herself or when a resident was in imminent danger of harming others. Approved CALM hold techniques were never to be utilized for punitive reasons, discipline or for staff convenience. Staff was never to threaten the use of CALM as a scare tactic or a threat. A code green did not denote that approved CALM hold techniques were automatically utilized. After every code green which required utilization of approved CALM hold techniques, the director of nursing (DON) or designee was to complete a RN investigation of the occurrence regarding the resident's behavior and staff responses. All behavioral emergency code green reviews filled out by the responding staff were to become part of the RN investigation to ensure that the behavioral crises was handled professionally, that it could not have been avoided and was handled by CALM certified staff using appropriate techniques following the policies of the facility. Any resident who requires approved CALM hold techniques must have complete skin assessment with vital signs monitored for 72 hours. The physician and legal guardian were to be notified of assessment findings and other concerns regarding the resident's behavior emergency crisis.
1. Review of Resident #506's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by facility staff, dated 4/1/21, showed the following:
-Cognitively intact;
-Weight: 148 pounds, 63 inches tall;
-Required supervision of personal hygiene and bathing;
-No mobility devices;
-Diagnoses included other neurological conditions, seizure disorder, paranoid schizophrenia (mental illness characterized by predominantly positive symptoms of schizophrenia, including delusions and hallucinations), diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs), hypoglycemia (a condition in which the blood sugar (glucose) level is lower than normal), other seasonal rhinitis (hay fever, an inflammatory condition of the upper airways which occurs in response to exposure to airborne allergens) and COVID-19.
Review of the resident's care plan, updated 12/10/20, showed the following:
-The resident is alert and oriented times three (person, place and time), able to make his/her needs known, has impaired cognition and decision-making with limited judgment/insight;
-The resident had a diagnosis of schizophrenia. He/she had periods of restlessness with repetitive pacing, verbal/physical aggression and demanding behavior;
-The resident experiences paranoia which impacts his/her behavior. The resident will act out aggressively against staff or other residents, while in a paranoid state;
-During periods of agitation, staff is to allow the resident to vent his/her fears and frustrations;
-When addressing the resident, get his/her attention using a calm tone and volume. Speak in short simple statements and instructions. Allow him/her time to process and respond;
-Do not argue with the resident. Speak to the resident in a calm tone. Attempt to redirect him/her, when he/she is exhibiting a behavior. Approach the resident with his/her permission, in a gentle manner and explain what you are trying to do;
-The resident takes antipsychotics for management of mood/behavioral symptoms which may affect his/her cognitive ability. He/she is at risk for falls and adverse drug reactions.
Review of the facility's undated investigation summary, showed on 5/15/21, at approximately 10:00 P.M., the resident got upset with AIT X. The resident wanted AIT X to take him/her to the laundry area to get clean linen. AIT X told the resident that he/she would take the resident in a little bit. The resident got upset, after seeing another staff member take a peer off of the hall, before the resident got to leave. The resident yelled at AIT X, calling AIT X a no good motherfucker, went into his/her room and slammed the door. AIT X knocked on the resident's door, entered the room to check on the resident and noted that the resident was in the restroom. AIT X did not indicate that the resident was further agitated. AIT X went back out into the hallway and a few moments later, the resident came out of his/her room yelling at AIT X, calling him/her a piece of shit. AIT X attempted to de-escalate and redirect the resident, who continued to yell and advanced toward him/her. The resident then started to swing at AIT X, who called for a code green to be announced. AIT X attempted to block the resident's right arm from hitting him/her. The resident made contact with AIT X's face with the left arm. While the code green was being called, AIT X continued to try and block the resident from striking him/her. During this event, the two of them fell to the floor. As they fell, the Hall Monitor (Dietary Aide FF) responded to the code green to assist with redirection. The resident continued to try to kick, hit and spit on staff. AIT X was able to secure one of the resident's arms, while the Hall Monitor secured the other arm. More staff members responded to the code green and the charge nurse took over as team leader. AIT X was tapped out of the code green, in an attempt to de-escalate the resident. AIT X went to the front conference area to await further instruction. Staff assisted the resident off of the floor and provided 1:1 attention for the resident to verbalize and ventilate his/her feelings, which enabled him/her to calm down. The charge nurse completed a head-to-toe assessment and neurochecks with no injuries noted. The nurse did not note any pain. The resident's vital signs were as follows: temperature 98.6 (normal range: 97.8-99.1 degrees Fahrenheit), pulse 95 (normal range: 60-100 beats per minute), blood pressure 125/94 (normal range: 90/60 millimeters/Hg (millimeters of mercury)-120/80 mm/Hg), and oxygen saturation on room air 99% (normal range: 95%-100%). Summary of incident investigation findings: The resident had a history of impulsive behavior related to his/her diagnosis. He/she could become easily agitated and strike out, when his/her expectations were not met. AIT X attempted to redirect the resident without success. The resident took an aggressive approach toward staff, by attempting to hit AIT X, who then tried to block the resident from making contact. While AIT X was trying to block the resident's strikes, they both fell to the floor. Staff notified the administrator of the altercation at approximately 10:30 P.M. The administrator went to the facility and began the investigation. Staff notified the police department. AIT X wrote his/her statement and was suspended, pending an investigation. Staff contacted the resident's physician, did not receive any new orders and placed the resident under 1:1 supervision for protective oversight. Staff attempted to reach the resident's legal guardian and left a voicemail message. Administration provided a self-reporting of the incident to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services within two hours of the altercation. Plan of action: educational needs- educate staff on the behavior emergency policy, CALM techniques, resident triggers. AIT X was removed from his/her assignment at the facility.
Review of the resident's progress note, dated 5/16/21 at 6:33 A.M., showed the resident was displaying increased agitation related to a resident-to-staff altercation. Staff called a code green. Upon entering the unit, LPN EE saw the resident lying on the floor in the doorway of his/her room with AIT X on top of the resident holding the resident down. LPN EE stepped in and asked AIT X to remove him/herself from the situation, so LPN EE could intervene. Staff helped the resident off of the floor. The resident was able to vent the frustrations and concerns, which led to the aggression. LPN EE completed a full body assessment, did not note any bruising or bleeding and educated the resident on asking to speak to LPN EE when upset. Staff was educated on proper CALM techniques.
Review of the resident's undated written statement, regarding the incident, showed he/she was talking to AIT X about going to get his/her clothes. A staff person from the laundry department happened to open the door to the locked unit and another resident went with him/her, instead of Resident #506. Resident #506 and AIT X started arguing, because AIT X would not allow Resident #506 to go. The resident was arguing that it was not fair. AIT X got really smart with the resident and said that the resident could wait until the next day. When the resident got sarcastic, AIT X called a code green and took him/her to the floor. The resident started struggling with AIT X, who pulled the resident's shirt over the resident's face, slapped him/her in the face and stuck a finger in the resident's throat. AIT X kept the shirt over his/her face, until the nurse entered the unit.
Review of Resident #517's undated written statement showed, when Resident #506 was on the floor, Resident #517 saw AIT X strike Resident #506 twice.
Review of LPN EE's written statement, dated 5/16/21, showed staff called a code green for 600 hall. LPN EE entered the unit. AIT X was on top of the resident. The two of them were yelling back and forth. As LPN EE got closer, he/she saw that AIT X was stuffing the resident's shirt into his/her mouth. LPN EE asked AIT X to tap out and allow the other staff present to take control, in order to defuse the situation.
Review of Certified Medication Technician (CMT) GG's written statement, dated 5/16/21, showed he/she responded to the code green called for 600 hall on 5/15/21. The resident was face up on the floor, held down by two staff members. One of them was holding the resident's shoulders down and the other was holding down the resident's legs. The resident's shirt was covering his/her face. The staff members holding the resident down said it was because the resident was spitting on them. The resident said that staff (AIT X) hit him/her. The resident was cursing at staff and saying that he/she would get the staff person fired. They tapped the staff person out and asked him/her to leave the unit.
Further review of the facility's incident investigation and the resident's medical records, did not show documentation of 72 hour vital signs on the resident per the behavioral emergency policy. The investigation summary did not indicate that the issues of AIT X covering the resident's face with the resident's shirt and/or stuffing the shirt into the resident's mouth, the resident's allegations of AIT X striking him/her and pressing a finger into the base of his/her neck or the appropriateness/risk for harm caused by the manner in which the CALM technique was utilized by staff were investigated. No findings regarding those issues were included in the investigation summary.
Review of the administrator's e-mail, sent 7/20/21 at 2:12 P.M., showed she could not find an incident report or code green review sheets for this incident. According the administrator, AIT X completed his/her CALM training on 4/7/21. In response to a request for incident witness statements, she attached to the e-mail statements for all staff who witnessed the incident, with the exception of AIT X and Hall Monitor/Dietary Aide FF.
Review of AIT X's abuse and neglect policy acknowledgement, dated 10/1/17, showed he/she acknowledged that he/she received, read, understood and had the opportunity to ask questions concerning the abuse and neglect policy.
Review of AIT X's Missouri commercial driver's license showed he/she weighed 240 pounds and was 5 feet 11 inches tall.
During interviews on 7/13/21 at 2:30 P.M. and 7/30/21 at 11:08 A.M., AIT X said on the day in question, he/she was sitting at the end of the hall in secured unit 600, when Resident #506 asked to go to the laundry. AIT X told him/her to wait until staff returned from assisting with snack time. A certified nurse aide (CNA) entered the unit and another resident asked if he/she could go and heat up some food. AIT X granted that resident permission to leave the unit with the CNA. Resident #506 got mad saying, that was our aide. He/she started cursing and went into his/her room. AIT X followed and asked if the resident was alright. The resident said, just leave me alone. I'll be fine. AIT X explained that the CNA was not assigned to unit 600 and promised the resident would be allowed to go to the laundry, when the assigned CNA returned. AIT X went back out into the hall. The resident came out, still angry and cursing while walking towards AIT X fast. Several times, AIT X asked the resident not to curse at AIT X. The resident suddenly swung his/her right arm, attempting to hit AIT X, who turned sideways, leaned back and caught the arm. The resident tried to pull away and AIT X shouted for someone to announce code green over the intercom. With his/her left hand, the resident slapped AIT X in the face twice. They fell down. AIT X believed that either the resident pulled them down or leaning backwards caused AIT X to lose his/her balance. AIT X was still holding the resident's right arm in both of AIT X's hands like a baseball bat. Hall Monitor/Dietary Aide FF and CMT GG entered the unit. The resident was lying on his/her back. Dietary Aide FF held the resident's left arm. AIT X then told Dietary Aide FF and CMT GG that they could not hold the resident on his/her back. The resident was wearing an oversized T-shirt. One arm had slipped out of the sleeve and the shirt had slid up over his/her face. AIT X did not pull the shirt over the resident's face or stuff it into his/her mouth. The resident never spit, but was talking crazy and threatening to spit. AIT X never laid on top of the resident, he/she was off to the side on the floor. At one point, he/she was up on his/her knees, holding the resident's right arm. Others came and told AIT X to leave the unit, because the resident was fixated on him/her. They said, you're the trigger. You need to leave. AIT X went out into the front lobby of the facility. AIT X never lost his/her temper, did not strike the resident or press a thumb into the base of the resident's neck. He/she was suspended and never called back to work at the facility. He/she completed CALM training during the first week in April of this year. AIT X had previously read the resident's care plan and was familiar with the interventions listed. AIT X had worked with the resident at several other facilities and was knowledgeable about the resident's care needs.
During interviews on 7/7/21 at 9:30 A.M. and 7/16/21 at 7:03 A.M., the resident said on the day in question, he/she was sitting down, waiting to go and get his/her laundry. The resident had to wait for someone to return. It was taking a long time. He/she grew frustrated and stood up, complaining to AIT X, how long does it take to get your laundry and come back? AIT X ordered him/her sit back down. The resident refused. AIT X got into his face saying, you want me to call a code on you? I'll kick your ass! The resident still refused to sit down saying, come on in my room and do it. AIT X called a code green and performed a takedown on the resident without any other staff present. AIT X was lying on top of the resident and holding down the resident's arms. It was hard for the resident to breathe with AIT X on top of him/her. AIT X pulled the resident's shirt over his/her face and struck the resident on the side of the face. The resident swatted at AIT X, who then pressed a finger into the base of the resident's neck, in the front, so hard that it caused a bruise to form. The shirt was stretched so much that the resident could see shadows through it. He/she saw Dietary Aide FF approach, but Dietary Aide FF did not do much. He/she just held one of the resident's arms. Staff never turned the resident onto his/her stomach. The resident did not spit. He/she did not recall his/her shirt being stuffed into his/her mouth.
During an interview on 7/30/21 at 1:11 P.M., Resident #517 said he/she witnessed the incident and saw AIT X bear down on Resident #506's throat and slap him/her a couple of times. Resident #517 could not recall any other details of the incident. The day after the incident, Resident #506 developed a bruise below the neck but above the upper sternum from being held. The bruise was a dark purple which looked black. In general, AIT X was not nice to residents in the unit. However, he/she was not mean to them. AIT X just did not have much patience with residents.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 3:08 P.M., Dietary Aide FF said on the day in question, he/she was returning from a break and about to continue his/her 1:1 supervision assignment, when he/she heard the code green announcement and entered unit 600. AIT X had already taken the resident down and was lying on top of the resident and holding the resident's arms down. The resident's shirt rode up as he/she struggled, attempting to free him/herself. LPN EE entered and moved to pull the shirt off of the resident's face. AIT X said, Don't move the shirt, because he'll spit at you. LPN EE urged AIT X to get up off of the resident. Dietary Aide FF assisted by holding down the resident's left arm. AIT X moved off to the side and held down the resident's right arm. With the shirt off of his/her face, the resident started spitting. They rolled the resident onto his/her stomach and CMT GG held the resident's head. The resident was arguing with AIT X, who was angry but not saying anything. Initially, AIT X did not want to leave. With urging from LPN EE, he/she left the unit. Dietary Aide FF did not see AIT X strike the resident, press his/her thumb into the resident's neck or stuff the shirt into the resident's mouth.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 11:35 A.M., CMT GG said prior to the incident, he/she was not on unit 600. CMT GG heard someone yelling, code green. When he/she entered the unit, AIT X was not lying on top of the resident. The resident was face up on the floor and AIT X was kneeling over the resident, holding down both arms. The resident was fighting and spitting. His/her shirt was not over his head or in his/her mouth. Dietary Aide FF was holding the resident's legs. The resident kept saying that AIT X had choked him/her, but there was no visible bruising. They turned the resident onto his/her stomach. Each of them held one part of the resident's body: one person held his arms, legs and head. They held the resident that way for five minutes and then released him/her.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 2:30 P.M., LPN EE said he/she was at the nurse's station on the day in question, when Dietary Aide FF came out of unit 600 and yelled, code green. LPN EE entered the unit and saw the resident lying on the floor, in the doorway of his/her room, with his/her legs out in the hallway. AIT X appeared to be angry and was on top of the resident, forcibly attempting to stuff the top portion of the resident's shirt (neck/collar) into the resident's mouth. The resident was not gagging, but tried turning away his/her face. AIT X and the resident were arguing, going back and forth. AIT X's actions were making the situation worse; he/she had the resident's arms pinned to the floor. The resident could not lift his/her arms. He/she was screaming and yelling, attempting to get up. Initially, AIT X refused to get off of the resident. When LPN EE attempted to pull the resident's shirt back down, AIT X said the resident would spit in LPN EE's face. LPN EE had to move between them and use an arm to urge AIT X, who had moved on the resident's left side, to get up. Dietary Aide FF was present in the room, but staff never turned the resident onto his/her stomach. Once AIT X got off of the resident, the resident got up and was completely calm. He/she had started to calm down, as soon as he/she saw LPN EE. The two of them had that kind of relationship. LPN EE told AIT X to let him/her talk to the resident. AIT X did not want to leave, so LPN EE had someone walk him/her off of the unit and took the resident into the resident room. Prior to that day, LPN EE had not wanted AIT X working with the resident, because AIT X was short-tempered and seemed to be on a power trip. One time, LPN EE needed to bring the resident off of the unit for something. AIT X said no, the resident was not coming off of my unit. LPN EE had to remind AIT X that LPN EE was the charge nurse for the unit.
During an interview on 7/20/21 at 10:25 A.M., the administrator said it was not appropriate for a staff person to tell a resident that he/she would call a code green, if the resident did not sit down and be quiet. If an agitated resident walked away and went into his/her room, it was not appropriate for the staff person to follow him/her, unless the resident had a history of and/or appeared to be engaging in self-harm. It was never appropriate for a staff person to lie on top of a resident. Stuffing the resident's shirt into the resident's mouth was unacceptable, even if the resident was spitting at staff, because it could obstruct his/her breathing. The facility ensured all staff received CALM training, prior to working on locked resident units. After an incident in which staff employed CALM techniques, staff were to fill out an emergency code green review sheet. The administrator agreed to provide copies of witness statements for AIT X and the other staff who witnessed the incident as well as documentation of AIT X's CALM training.
During an interview on 7/16/21 at 1:30 P.M., the DON said it was never acceptable for a single staff person to perform a CALM takedown without assistance from other staff trained in the technique. Doing so posed a high risk of harm to the resident. Lying on top of a resident could hinder his/her breathing. If a staff person observed another staff person engaging in those behaviors, then that staff person should tap out their co-worker and immediately report it to supervisory and/or administrative staff. Proper procedure was for the staff person who was the target of the code green needed to leave, so that his/her co-workers could de-escalate the resident.
During an interview on 7/16/21 at 7:30 A.M., Facility Advisory Nurse/RN C said appropriate CALM technique consisted of the following: verbal de-escalation was the first step. If a resident required physical intervention, then staff was to perform a two-man hold with the resident standing or sitting between them. Each staff member was to exert pressure via a hand-over-hand hold on the he resident's arm and wrist. Taking a resident down to the floor required the participation of five staff. With the resident's arms extended and their joints intact, staff was to apply pressure to the resident's shoulders as other staff members held and supported each of the resident's leg with their hands on the thigh and lower leg/shin. Providing support, the group would then guide the resident down to the floor onto his/her stomach with a pillow under the resident's head, which should be turned to one side. Once the resident was on the floor, staff was to keep the resident's arms and legs spread. At no point was it appropriate for a staff member to be on top of the resident. That could result in bruising or occluding of the resident's airway. It was also inappropriate to hold the resident's head straight back, because that could also occlude his/her airway. Keeping the resident's head sideways would be an appropriate way to prevent him/her from banging his/her head on the floor. It was not appropriate to stuff the resident's shirt into his/her mouth, because it could occlude his/her airway. Appropriate CALM technique never involved covering the resident's face with his/her shirt.
During an interview on 7/21/21 at 11:32 A.M., Physician W said a staff person should never lie on top of a resident or stuff a resident's shirt into his/her mouth. If lying on a resident resulted in pressure being applied to the resident's neck, then it could block his/her airway. Heavy pressure on the chest could lead to the resident experiencing difficulty breathing. No one should be on top of a resident, unless that resident was attempting to self-harm or kill him/herself.
2. Review of Resident #69's preadmission screening/resident review (PASARR) Level II screening (a comprehensive evaluation required as a result of a positive Level I Screening. A Level II is necessary to confirm the indicated diagnosis noted in the Level I Screening and to determine whether placement or continued stay in a Nursing Facility is appropriate), dated 3/7/19, showed a history of polysubstance abuse. Reports paranoid delusions and hallucinations. History of incarceration due to substance abuse and driving while intoxicated.
Review of the resident's face sheet, showed the following:
-admitted to a secured unit room in the facility on 4/24/21;
-Had a legal guardian;
-Diagnoses included hypertension (high blood pressure), paranoid schizophrenia (a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves), bipolar disorder (manic depression, a mental illness that brings severe high and low moods and changes in sleep, energy, thinking, and behavior), personality disorder (a way of thinking, feeling and behaving that deviates from the expectations of the culture, causes distress or problems functioning, and lasts over time) and inhalant abuse.
Review of the resident's departmental notes, dated 4/25/21 at 10:17 A.M., showed the facility admitted the resident. The resident was ambulatory, alert and oriented times three (to person, place and time), denied complaints of pain or discomfort, denied thoughts or feelings of harm to self or others. No suicidal, homicidal or elopement ideations. Resident is polite and smiling.
Review of the resident's social service note, dated 4/30/21, showed the resident transferred from another facility. Resident had a long history of drug abuse and addiction. Resident stated he/she last used in 2017.
Review of the resident's admission MDS, dated [DATE], showed diagnoses of hypertension, acid reflux, arthritis, manic depression and schizophrenia.
Further review of the resident's departmental notes, dated 5/28/21 at 8:16 A.M., showed at approximately 6:15 P.M. on 5/27/21, code blue was called to resident's room. Resident noted to be laying in bed with the head of bed elevated, oxygen on per nasal cannula. Staff reported that they witnessed the resident kneeling down and then went unresponsive. 911 called. Pupils dilated and eyes rolled upwards. Resident did not respond to sternal rub or verbal stimuli. Resident given nasal Narcan (nasal spray, the first nasal formulation of naloxone to be FDA approved for the treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose). Nursing continues to monitor the resident while waiting for Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Approximately 6:25 (5 minutes after Narcan was administered), resident became responsive at approximately 6:30 P.M.
Review of the hospital note, dated 5/28/21, showed EMS gave Narcan, after which he/she regained consciousness. The resident admitted to snorting unknown substance which he/she found on the floor at the facility. His/her urine toxic screen is consistent with Fentanyl intake.
During an interview on 6/4/21 at 2:11 P.M., the resident said he/she paid a staff member, whose name he/she didn't remember, for two pills and a chunk of white powder. The resident said he/she made the purchase in his/her room.
During an interview on 7/14/21 at 11:22 A.M., the social service director (SSD) said the resident has a history of substance abuse. The resident said he/she had a problem with drugs, and marijuana was his/her drug of choice. The SSD was familiar with the incident that occurred. The resident had been at the facility for approximately a
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0554
(Tag F0554)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to assess a resident's ability to safely self-administer their own medications for one resident with a history of drug seeking wh...
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to assess a resident's ability to safely self-administer their own medications for one resident with a history of drug seeking when staff left medications at the bedside (Resident #69). The sample was 26. The census was 132.
Review of the facility's Resident Rights policy, revised 4/29/21, showed an individual resident may self-administer drugs if the interdisciplinary team, as defined by Section of Regulations of the Health Care Financing Administration, has determined this practice is safe.
Review of Resident #69's medical record, showed the following:
-An admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by facility staff, dated 5/1/21, showed diagnoses of hypertension (high blood pressure), acid reflux, arthritis, manic depression and schizophrenia (a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves).
-No order to self-administer medications;
-No assessment for the ability to self-administer medications.
Review of the resident's care plan, in use at the time of the survey, showed no documentation for the ability to self-administer medication.
Observation and interview on 7/13/21 at 5:00 P.M., showed the resident in his/her room with Administrator in Training N, who was assigned to the resident's 1:1 monitoring. The resident had a small pill cup with two white pills inside on his/her night table. The resident said it was for his/her stomach. He/she believed it was TUMS. Staff left it for him/her to take later.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 9:28 A.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) EE said there were no residents on the 600 hall that were able to self-administer medications. Resident #69 has a cream that he/she is able to use, however, the resident always has the nurse administer it.
During an interview on 7/16/21 at 8:14 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said the resident should not have medications left at his/her bedside regardless if he/she was on 1:1 monitoring. He/she cannot self-administer and the DON expected staff to ensure the resident took the medication as ordered or waited until he/she was ready to take the medications.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0576
(Tag F0576)
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 protect and facilitate residents' right to communicate...
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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 protect and facilitate residents' right to communicate with individuals and entities within and external to the facility, including reasonable access to a telephone for three residents (Residents # 115, #59 and #507) out of a sample of 26 residents. The census was 132.
1. Review of Resident #115's 5 day Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by facility staff, dated 5/25/21, showed the following:
-Wheelchair mobility;
-Diagnoses included medically complex conditions, dementia, Parkinson's disease, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a lung disease which makes it difficult to breathe);
-Required set up and supervision with bed mobility and eating;
-Required limited assistance of one with transfers, ambulation, dressing, toilet use, personal hygiene and bathing.
During an interview on 7/15/21 11:22 A.M., the resident said he/she was confined to his/her bed (on unit 100) most of the time. In order to make or receive phone calls during those periods, staff had to bring the telephone to him/her. Staff never brought the phone to the resident. Whenever he/she requested use the phone, they would play games with the resident and never bring it. The resident had not heard from his/her family in over a year.
During an interview on 7/19/21 at 12:20 P.M., the resident's family member said said that members of the resident's family could not get through to the resident. The family member left voicemail messages, but never received a call back. The last time he/she spoke with the resident over the telephone was late April 2020.
2. Review of Resident #59's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed the following:
-Cognitively intact;
-Wheelchair mobility;
-Diagnoses included medically complex conditions, COPD, and cerebral infarction (a stroke which occurs as a result of disrupted blood flow to the brain, due to problems with the blood vessels that supply it);
-Required set up help and supervision of dressing and personal hygiene;
-Required set up and transfer assistance with bathing.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 11:15 A.M., the resident said he/she was only able to make telephone calls when he/she was allowed off of the locked unit (100), where he/she resided. A lot of the time, residents who resided in the facility's general population, were already on the telephone during the brief periods in which Resident #59 was allowed off the unit. The telephone at the nurses' station was usually in use by staff. Friends and family members often told the resident that they called and no one at the facility answered or that staff told them the resident was unavailable. The resident was always available. One of the resident's family members was a major in the army and could not get through to speak with the resident, when he/she had the opportunity to call. The resident's spouse called regularly and left messages, which the resident never received.
3. Review of Resident #507's undated medical diagnoses sheet, showed the following diagnoses: mild intellectual disabilities, high blood pressure, type II diabetes mellitus with chronic kidney disease, anxiety disorder, extrapyramidal (drug induced) movement disorder, unspecified abnormal movement disorder, tremor, bipolar disorder, recurrent personality disorder (deeply ingrained, inflexible patterns of relating, perceiving and thinking serious enough to cause distress or impaired thinking) and convulsions.
Review of the facility's undated meal times document, showed breakfast began at 7:30 A.M., lunch began at 12:00 P.M. and dinner began at 5:00 P.M.
During an interview on 7/8/21 at 9:32 A.M., the resident (who did not reside on a locked unit) said he/she could use the telephone to make calls. However, his/her friend's calls for the resident always went to voicemail. It was an ongoing issue which had gone on for a while.
4. During an interview on 7/15/21 at 10:42 A.M., the resident council president Resident #89 said residents who resided on the locked unit were only allowed out at certain times: when they received phone calls, at mealtimes and for smoke breaks. In order to use the only resident telephone, residents from the locked units had to compete with general population residents who were often on the phone for up to an hour. The phone at the nurses' station was unavailable, when the nurses needed to use it. For example, the phone was off limits, when one of them was waiting for a call from a physician.
5. During an interview on 7/8/21 at 10:00 A.M., CNA DD said the phone on unit 100 only worked sometimes. The rest of the time, residents had to use the phones outside of the locked unit.
6. During an interview on 7/14/21 at 12:55 P.M., the social worker said there had absolutely been an issue with family members of residents calling and not being able to get through to them. The facility had one telephone at the nurse's station, which had a low volume ringer. Calls went through during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Calls made to the facility after 9:00 P.M., tended to just ring and go to voicemail.
7. During an interview on 7/20/21 at 10:25 A.M., the administrator said there had been concerns expressed about the ability of some residents to make and receive phone calls. She tried to keep a phone on each unit. However, the residents' sense of timing for phone calls was off. When they called someone and could not reach them, they tended to get angry and break the phone. As for complaints from family members who said that their calls went straight to voicemail, a lot of the time they were calling during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Staff had explained that they do not stop to answer the phone during meal times. The nurses were out on the floor during lunch. The facility phone/intercom system required a specific type of telephone. Consequently, she could not simply purchase and use a regular telephone from a nearby store.
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to inform the resident of the facility bed hold policy at the time of transfer to the hospital for one resident (Resident #135) hospitalized t...
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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to inform the resident of the facility bed hold policy at the time of transfer to the hospital for one resident (Resident #135) hospitalized three times in June 2021. The sample was 26. The census was 132.
Review of the facility's Resident Transfer/Discharge, Immediate Discharge policy, approved 4/29/21, showed:
-When a resident is transferred to the hospital or other location or when a resident goes on therapeutic leave, the facility must provide to the resident or their legal representative, a written copy of the bed hold policy;
-This notice must be given at the time of transfer or therapeutic leave. For emergency transfers, the notice must be given within 24 hours of the transfers;
-If the emergency transfer was to a hospital, the facility may send copy of bed hold policy to the resident in the hospital if a hospital representative such as a social worker, agrees and will confirm resident received the copy in an email that will be kept in the medical record.;
-Documentation that the bed hold policy was provided must be put in the resident's medical record. This documentation shall include how and when the notice was issued.
Review of Resident #135's medical record, showed:
-admitted to facility 5/14/21;
-discharged to hospital on 6/6/21;
-Returned to facility from hospital on 6/10/21;
-discharged to hospital on 6/18/21;
-Returned to facility from hospital on 6/23/21;
-discharged to hospital on 6/30/21;
-Returned to facility from hospital on 7/2/21;
-No documentation of notice of bed hold policy provided.
During an interview on 7/16/21 at 12:30 P.M., Nurse R said when a resident is sent to the hospital for a short-term stay, the nurse should give them a notice of bed hold to take with them.
During an interview on 7/16/21 at 12:24 P.M., the administrator said she could not locate documentation showing the resident was provided with a notice of bed hold upon his/her three hospitalizations in June 2021. The charge nurse should provide the notice of bed hold to the resident and/or their guardian every time a resident is sent to the hospital for an acute issue.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0645
(Tag F0645)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to complete a preadmission screening for individuals with a mental dis...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to complete a preadmission screening for individuals with a mental disorder and individuals with intellectual disability by failing to ensure a resident had a DA-124 Level I screening (used to evaluate for the presence of psychiatric conditions to determine if a preadmission screening/resident review (PASARR) Level II screening is required) as required, for one of one sampled resident reviewed for PASARR (Resident #75). The census was 132.
Review of Resident #75's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by facility staff, dated 2/3/21, showed the following:
-Date of admission on [DATE];
-No screening information regarding PASARR, Level II PASARR, or conditions related to serious mental illness/intellectual disabilities/related conditions;
-Diagnoses included depression, psychotic disorder and schizophrenia (a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves).
Review of the resident's medical record, showed no documentation of a DA-124 Level I screening and no documentation of a PASARR Level II screening.
Review of the resident's care plan, dated 5/21/21, showed:
-Focus: At the time of PASARR, resident is deemed to be safe for admission to a skilled facility;
-Goal: Resident will remain safe in skilled nursing facility;
-Interventions: Resident will be in lowest restrictive environment while maintaining protective oversight.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 1:20 P.M., the social services director said he is responsible for ensuring the DA-124's are submitted. The resident's DA-124 was never submitted. He/she received notification from Family Service Division and billing that the DA-124s were never submitted. He/she tried to catch up and complete them because they were not done prior to him/her starting in April 2021. There are other residents that did not have a DA-124 as well.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and/or implement person-centered comprehensive...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and/or implement person-centered comprehensive care plans for one resident with a history of depression and self-harm (Resident #118) and one resident with behaviors of acting out (Resident #34). The sample size was 26. The census was 132.
1. Review of Resident #118's medical record, showed:
-admitted [DATE];
-Diagnoses included schizoaffective disorder (chronic mental health condition characterized primarily by symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations or delusions, and symptoms of a mood disorder, such as mania and depression), suicidal ideations, depressive episodes, insomnia and nightmare disorder (disturbing or scary dreams that awaken you, causing distress or preventing adequate sleep).
Review of the resident's psychiatrist visit note, dated 1/20/21, showed:
-Chief complaint: Staff report patient is attention-seeking. Will frequently say he/she is suicidal and make superficial cuts on his/her arms. Resident: I have lots of nightmares and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) about physical and sexual assault. My roommate helps me work it out;
-Subjective: Resident seen for follow-up visit and medication review and management. Staff report patient is attention-seeking, will often say he/she is suicidal. Makes superficial cuts;
-Objective: Goal-directed thought process. Absent of suicidal or homicidal intent. Alert and oriented x 3 (person, place and time). Limited judgment and insight;
-Review of systems: History of multiple suicide attempts, last one in July 2019, slit his/her wrist;
-Diagnoses attached to this encounter: Borderline personality disorder (a mental disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships, polysubstance abuse, PTSD, and bipolar disorder), current episode depressed, mild;
-Plan included monitoring mood, behavior and side effects of medications.
Review of the resident's clinical notes, showed:
-On 3/28/21 at 7:38 P.M., at approximately 7:15 P.M., 911 dispatched to facility, stated resident had contacted them. Staff entered resident's room and he/she stated, I cut myself. Resident affect very calm and quiet. 4 centimeter (cm) laceration to upper forearm and approximately 5 cm linear laceration on lower forearm, edges clean. Resident stated he/she was feeling depressed. Physician notified and resident sent to hospital;
-On 3/29/21 at 7:54 P.M., staff documented the resident returned to the facility from hospital. Five cm laceration with 10 staples to left upper arm. Four cm laceration with 8 staples.
Review of the resident's care plan, revised 5/27/21, showed:
-Focus: The resident has impaired cognitive function or impaired thought processes related to the disease process of schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder and suicidal ideations;
-Goals: Resident will maintain current level of cognitive function and decision-making ability through the review date;
-Interventions included: Administer medications as ordered and monitor/document for side effects and effectiveness. Cue, reorient and supervise as needed. Discuss concerns about confusion, disease process, facility placement. Monitor/document as needed any changes in cognitive function. When resident responds to/states he/she hears voices, ask what the voices are saying to him/her and take appropriate safety interventions as needed;
-The care plan failed to identify the resident's history of self-harming behavior, including cutting him/herself in March 2021, or interventions to address self-harming behavior and periods of depression.
Observation on 7/15/21 at 8:49 A.M., showed the resident sat in his/her room with two dark pink vertical scars on his/her left forearm. During an interview, the resident said he/she got really depressed and bored a couple months ago. He/she got a razor out of the sharps disposal container in the bathroom, and used the razor to cut him/herself. He/she did not tell anyone he/she was depressed beforehand. After he/she cut him/herself, he/she got scared and called 911. The police came and he/she went out to the hospital. When he/she got back, staff watched him/her for a while. He/she feels comfortable telling his/her friends and staff when he/she has periods of sadness, but if he/she tells staff, they will put him/her on 1:1 supervision and that feels like an invasion of his/her privacy. When sad or bored, he/she likes to talk to friends, watch TV, knit or color.
During an interview on 7/14/21 at 6:50 A.M., Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) NN said most residents have behaviors on the secured unit. The resident used to be in a room outside of the secured unit. At that time, residents were able to have razors and shave on their own. A couple months ago, the resident used a razor to cut him/herself. He/she ended up calling the police on his/her own, and the facility found out about what the resident did when police arrived at the facility. The resident was very calm and showed no emotions in the days leading up to the incident, or the day of the incident. His/her roommate was sleeping when the resident cut him/herself. The resident was sent out to the hospital and when he/she returned, he/she was placed on the secured unit for additional supervision. Residents cannot shave on their own anymore. If a resident wants to shave, they must request a razor from the nurse and be supervised by the aide. CNA NN knows what helps deescalate residents by getting to know them. No one really communicates changes to the resident care plans to the CNAs.
2. Review of Resident #34's medical record, showed:
-admitted [DATE];
-Diagnoses included schizophrenia.
Review of the resident's care plan, revised 5/21/21, showed:
-Focus: Resident has manifestations of behaviors related to his/her mental illness that may create disturbances that affect others. These behaviors include problems with understanding social boundaries and hugs and touches inappropriately and requires redirection by staff;
-Goal: Resident will minimize episodes of inappropriate behaviors that can affect others;
-Interventions included: Administer and monitor medications as ordered. Administer as needed medications as needed/orders when non-pharmacological interventions are non-effective. Give positive feedback for good behavior. If resident is disturbing others, encourage him/her to go to a more private area to voice concerns/feelings to assist in decreasing episodes of disturbing others;
-The care plan failed to identify the resident's need for structure, pattern of exhibiting behaviors when he/she does not get what he/she wants and specific interventions found to effectively address his/her behaviors.
Observation and interview on 7/9/21, showed:
-At 6:30 A.M., CNA OO sat in a chair in the middle of the secured unit. Resident #34 approached the CNA and asked for a cigarette. CNA explained it was not time for a smoke break and he/she should not have found the resident with a cigarette earlier that day. The resident walked away;
-During an interview, CNA OO said he/she is the aide scheduled on the unit from 11:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. The first scheduled smoke break took place at 6:00 A.M. Residents are allowed one cigarette per smoke break. Cigarettes are locked up at the nurse's station and residents cannot have them in their possession. Resident #34 has been trying to hide his/her cigarettes so he/she can save them for later, and he/she was found with a cigarette that night;
-Resident #34 reapproached CNA OO and asked for a cigarette. The CNA said no and reminded the resident of the scheduled smoke times. The resident walked away and wandered into another resident's room. CNA OO redirected the resident out of the other resident's room;
-During an interview, the CNA said the residents on the secured unit need additional structure and supervision. Last month, a resident convinced one of the nurses to give him/her an extra smoke break because he/she was stressed out. The resident said if he/she did not get to smoke, he/she would wake up every resident on the secured unit. The nurse said no and the resident proceeded to wake up every resident on the secured unit. The nurse gave in and let all of the residents have an extra smoke break. When staff give leeway like that, it makes the residents think they can get their way if they act out;
-The resident reapproached CNA OO and asked for a cigarette. The CNA said no and reminded the resident of the scheduled smoke times. The resident walked away.
Observation on 7/9/21 at 9:39 A.M., showed all available staff called to the secured unit. Multiple staff stood with the resident, who was in the hall outside of the secured unit. The resident said he/she wanted to smoke. Staff explained to the resident that he/she is not supposed to push through the secured unit doors to leave the hall. Administrator in Training (AIT) JJ escorted the resident back onto the secured unit and Staff II handed the resident a cigarette so he/she could smoke.
During an interview at 7/9/21 at 9:53 A.M., Resident #74 said it was not fair that Resident #34 got to smoke again. Resident #34 pushed through secured unit doors, pushed a CNA, and then got rewarded for it. Resident #74 would like another cigarette too, but not by doing what the other resident did.
During an interview on 7/9/21 at 10:11 A.M., CNA KK said when he/she arrived for shift that morning, the night shift aide reported having found cigarettes in the resident's room. The resident has a history of stealing cigarettes and will take them out of the cigarette butt cans if staff isn't looking. A few minutes ago, the resident asked for another cigarette. The CNA told the resident no because he/she just had one during the scheduled smoke break. The resident pushed through the doors of the secured unit and pushed a CNA. AIT JJ brought the resident back to the unit and then gave him/her a cigarette, like a reward. The residents on the secured unit, including Resident #34, are on the unit because they have behaviors and/or mental illness and need supervision and structure. If a resident exhibits negative behaviors and then ends up getting their way, it's like telling the resident their behavior is acceptable and they will keep doing it. If staff lets one resident smoke a cigarette, it is unfair to not allow the other residents smoke as well.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 9:14 A.M., CNA LL said the resident has behaviors, particularly when he/she does not get his/her way. When the resident starts to act out, staff should try to redirect him/her. Staff need to be firm with him/her because babying the resident does not work. If staff give in to his/her behavior, it tells the resident that what he/she is doing is ok and he/she will continue to do it.
During an interview on 7/16/21 at 9:52 A.M., Restorative Aide (RA) MM said the facility has designated smoking times for all residents. Residents cannot smoke in between the designated times. Resident #34 frequently asks to smoke when it is not time. He/she can be very hard to redirect and exhibits behaviors when he/she does not get his/her way. Sometimes he/she will bust off the unit and try to hide in the facility. When the resident starts exhibiting behaviors, staff need to take time to talk to him/her, be firm, and explain the situation to him/her so he/she can understand. Staff could also try to engage the resident in activities he/she likes, such as playing cards or watching television. Some staff will give in to the resident and give him/her a cigarette when he/she exhibits behaviors, but this causes confusion for the residents when one staff says no but other staff say yes. The resident needs a lot of structure.
During an interview on 7/16/21 at 9:32 A.M., the Director of Nurses said the resident can be intrusive, impulsive and demanding. He/she can be difficult to redirect at times. He/she needs structure and timeframes from staff for when things will take place. An example of his/her demanding behavior is when the resident says he/she wants a cigarette right now. When this happens, staff should tell the resident it is not time and remind him/her of the scheduled smoke breaks, even though he/she knows when they are and can name them off. Scheduled smoke breaks during the day are at 6:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M., and 1:00 P.M. If the resident continues to be difficult after staff remind him/her of the smoke break times, staff should try to redirect him/her or distract him/her with an activity, such as playing cards. The resident loves activities like singing and playing cards. It would not be appropriate to give the resident a cigarette when he/she exhibits behaviors. Most residents on the unit are there because they need structure. When the structure is thrown off by giving into a resident's behavior, it throws off the social environment and can trigger all sorts of behaviors for other residents on the unit as well. Interventions specific to each resident should be on the resident's care plan.
3. During an interview on 7/16/21 at 12:24 P.M., the administrator said Resident #118 has a history of self-harming behavior, including cutting. In March 2021, the resident reached into a sharps disposal container to get a razor, which he/she used to cut himself/herself. The resident was calm that day and showed no depressive symptoms. He/she usually approaches staff to discuss feelings of depression, but did not do so on the day he/she cut him/herself. After the incident, razors became locked up and must be signed out by a nurse and discarded after each use. The incident of self-harm should have been added to the resident's care plan, along with interventions to address this behavior. Trust is important to the resident and he/she does not like to lie. Staff should pay attention to his/her eyes and body language, and then they could tell if the resident had more he/she needed to talk about. Resident #34 exhibits some behaviors and requires redirection when this occurs. The resident requires extra time to process and understand the situation. He/she is very involved with his/her family and when having a particularly challenging time, staff should ask the resident if he/she would like to call his/her family and that usually helps. Other appropriate interventions would be to do an activity he/she likes, such as art or playing cards. The resident's behaviors and interventions should be documented on his/her care plan. Care plans are generated upon admission and get updated quarterly, annually, and upon a change in condition, including incidents. They are updated by the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator, administrator and nurse manager. Care plans should accurately reflect the individualized needs and interventions for each resident. The interdisciplinary team (IDT) determines which interventions are appropriate for a resident. Interventions are communicated in the nurse's meetings, which are also attended by Social Services, and then the information gets passed down to other staff.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0661
(Tag F0661)
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 complete a comprehensive discharge summary for one of three dischar...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to complete a comprehensive discharge summary for one of three discharged residents (Resident #99). The census was 132.
Review of Resident #99's closed medical record, showed he/she discharged to another facility on 6/27/21.
Review of the resident's Interdisciplinary Discharge summary, dated [DATE], showed no information regarding the final summary of the resident's status, no reconciliation of all pre and post-discharge medication and no post discharge plan of care, including discharge instructions.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 10:24 A.M., the Social Services Director said he completed the social services portion of the discharge summary. Nursing should have completed their part regarding the medication and post-discharge instructions.
During an interview on 7/16/21 at 12:39 P.M., Corporate Nurse C said the Discharge Summary showed the resident's medications were destroyed per facility protocol. The final summary of the resident's status and post discharge plan of care were not completed and should have been included in the Interdisciplinary Discharge Summary.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received proper assistance with showe...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received proper assistance with showers and nail care for two of 26 sampled residents. The census was 132.
1. Review of the facility's Shower and Bath Policy, revised 5/15/20, showed:
-Purpose: To ensure all residents receive scheduled showers and baths and as needed/requested. Each resident must be scheduled for at least two showers or baths per week.
Review of Resident #127's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by facility staff, dated 5/11/21, showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Independent with personal hygiene;
-Diagnoses that included high blood pressure, seizures, anxiety, manic depression (mental disorder that causes extreme mood swings) and psychotic disorder (mental disorder).
Review of resident's medical record, showed he/she had right ankle surgery on 6/3/21, and diagnoses that included pain to the right ankle and joints of right foot.
Review of the resident's care plan, in use at the time of survey, showed it did not reflect that the resident had a hard cast to his/her lower leg and that he/she required assistance showering.
Observations throughout survey, showed the resident had a red, hard cast on his/her right lower leg.
Observations on 7/8/21 at 8:56 A.M., 7/13/21 at 6:00 P.M. and 7/14/21 at 1:18 P.M., showed the resident had oily hair, body odor and was unshaven.
During interviews on 7/8/21 at 8:56 A.M. and 7/16/21 at 12:52 P.M., the resident said he/she has not gotten a shower in a couple of weeks. He/she has asked staff to assist him with covering his/her cast prior to showers but facility staff has not helped him/her on a consistent basis. Therefore, he/she has not been receiving his/her showers. He/she needs help covering the cast and sealing it with tape to keep it dry to prevent infection. He/she was told by facility staff they do not have waterproof tape and that they will have to ask someone in maintenance for some duct tape. He/she has been giving himself/herself a bird bath at the sink in his/her room.
Review of the resident's shower documentation, showed no documentation of showers given for July, 2021.
Review of the facility shower list for the 600 hall, showed the resident was to receive showers on Wednesday and Saturday, day shift.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 7:42 A.M., Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) E said the resident needs assistance covering his/her cast so he/she can take a shower and it was not on the resident's care plan.
2. Review of the Nail Care Policy, revised 7/9/21, showed:
-Purpose: To promote cleanliness, prevent infection and enhance sense of well-being;
-Considerations: Nail Clipping or cutting requires an order from the nurse. CNAs should not cut the nails of diabetics.
Review of Resident #51's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE] showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Required supervision with personal hygiene;
-Diagnoses that included high blood pressure, diabetes, depression and schizophrenia (a mental disorder leading to faulty perception, inappropriate actions and feelings and withdrawal from reality).
Review of the resident's physician order sheet, dated 7/14/21, showed no orders related to grooming or trimming the resident's fingernails.
Observations on 7/7/21 at 1:00 P.M., 7/9/21 at 8:02 A.M. and 7/16/21 at 12:51 P.M., showed the resident had long fingernails with dark matter underneath the nails on both hands.
Review of the facility's culture class activity (an activity program provided monthly by the facility) dated June/2021, showed on 6/29/21, the importance of nail care listed as an activity.
During an interview on 7/7/21 at 1:00 P.M., the resident said that he/she could not trim fingernails him/herself and has asked facility staff multiple times to trim his/her fingernails. The resident said his/her fingernails were nasty and he/she did not like it.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 12:51 P.M., CNA D said if a resident's nails needed to be trimmed and cleaned, it was done on shower days and as needed. If the resident was diabetic, the nurse trims the resident's nails. If he/she notices that a resident needs their nails trimmed, he/she will inform the nurse.
3. During an interview on 7/16/21 at 10:50 A.M., the Director of Nursing said nursing staff is expected to clean and trim soiled, long nails on shower days and as needed or requested by a resident. Residents with casts are to be assisted with showers and should not be expected to do it themselves. A resident's care plan is expected to have accurate information about his/her activities of daily living.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (Resident #505) out of 26 sampled resident...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (Resident #505) out of 26 sampled residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice by not providing adequate supervision to prevent falls and not implementing restorative nursing programs in a timely manner which would enable the resident to maintain progress made in physical therapy. The resident's care plan showed that most of his/her falls were attributed to seizure activity, yet the facility failed to consistently document administration of his/her medications, in order to ensure the resident was receiving his/her seizure medications per his/her physician's orders. On 5/14/21, the resident had an a witnessed fall during the day and then an unwitnessed fall at night, resulting in a 3 centimeter (cm) right frontal contusion (a scattered area of bleeding on the surface of the brain, which occurs when the brain strikes a ridge on the skull or a fold in the dura mater- the brain's tough outer covering) with 5 millimeter (mm) mixed density right convexity subdural hematoma (pooling of blood on the surface of the brain) and experienced a seizure of unknown duration and intensity. There was also a chronic left encephalomalacia (the softening/loss of brain tissue after cerebral infarction/ischemia/infection/trauma). The census was 132.
Review of the facility's post fall protocol, reviewed 2/26/21, showed the purpose of that policy was ensuring all residents who fell were accurately assessed and staff followed through, in order to prevent further injury and recurrence of falls. The policy defined a fall as any event, not purposeful and not from external force that results in resident coming in contact with the next lower surface. After a fall, the licensed practical nurse/registered nurse on duty was to perform a full head-to-toe assessment of the affected resident immediately after being informed of the fall. Staff was to immediately take vital signs which included: temperature, respirations, pulse, blood pressure oxygen saturation and a neurological assessment (if fall was unobserved, if the resident hit any part of his/her head or if the resident is cognitively impaired). The neurological assessment was to include assessment of the resident's level of consciousness, movement of extremities, hand grasps, pupil size, pupil reaction and speech. Staff was to provide stabilization or first aide for any injuries, call 911 if needed, notify the resident's physician of the incident and any injuries immediately upon discovery and notify the resident's responsible party. In the medical record, staff was to document the incident details (time and location of occurrence, any equipment involved and the resident's activity at the time of the incident), describe any injuries, the actions taken by staff and the resident's condition at the time of the incident. Staff was to implement any orders received by the physician, continue neurochecks and vital signs until the follow-up was complete, update care plans to include individualized interventions with the date, update fall assessments, document follow-up within 24 hours, refer to the therapy department for screens and if needed evaluation as well as treatment to prevent a reoccurrence. The Director of Nursing (DON)/registered nurse/designee was to complete a medical record review within 24 hours of the falls and incidents. Staff was to reassess the FRAPP (focus risk assessment plan scope/severity for falls) level and intervention for falls and notify nursing management staff on call for facility per policy, for all falls and further investigation if needed.
Review of Resident #505's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by facility staff, dated 1/20/21, showed the following:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses included medically complex conditions, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, nontraumatic subdural (located under the outermost membrane that protects the brain) hematoma unspecified, hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body) and hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body) following nontraumatic subarachnoid (the fluid-filled space around the brain through which major blood vessels pass) hemorrhage affecting right dominant side, occlusion (blockage or closing of a blood vessel) and stenosis (abnormal narrowing of a passage in the body) of unspecified cerebral artery and unspecified intellectual disabilities;
-Required limited assistance of one with transfers, dressing, eating, toilet use, personal hygiene and bathing;
-Ambulation did not occur;
-Wheelchair mobility;
-Independent locomotion;
-Not steady moving from seat to stand, during surface-to-surface transfers, or while moving on and off the toilet. Only able to stabilize with human assistance.
Review of the resident's progress notes, dated 3/8/21 at 9:01 A.M., showed the resident was on psychiatric medications and was therefore at increased risk for falls. The resident was placed on the STOP program.
Review of the resident's physician's orders, dated 5/1/21 through 5/31/21, showed the following:
-Mobility: wheelchair;
-4/6/20, Levetiracetam (Keppra) 1000 milligrams (mg), take one capsule twice daily 7:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M., diagnosis: convulsions not elsewhere classified;
-12/10/20, Phenobarbital 97.2 mg, take one tablet daily at bedtime 7:00 P.M., diagnosis: epilepsy.
Review of the resident's progress notes, showed the following:
-5/5/21 at 1:30 P.M., showed on 5/4/21, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) J responded to a code blue announcement. He/she arrived in the resident's room and saw the resident on the floor. The resident said he/she lost his/her balance trying to transfer from wheelchair to recliner. The resident denied pain and LPN J did not note any injuries. Staff notified the resident's physician and responsible party. At 3:16 P.M., the resident was alert and oriented per his/her baseline, neurochecks and range-of-motion were within normal limits for the strong side of the resident's body, his/her handgrips were equal and strong. The resident's vital signs were as follows: 97.1 (temperature (T) normal range: 97.8-99.1 degrees Fahrenheit), 84 (pulse (P) normal range: 60-110 beats per minute), 20 (respiration (R) normal range: 12-18 breaths per minute), 126/88 (blood pressure (BP) normal range: 90/60 millimeters/Hg (millimeters of mercury), 97% on room air (oxygen saturation (SPO2) normal range: 94%-99%);
-5/14/21 at 10:35 P.M., the resident's roommate approached the nursing station and said someone was on the floor shaking. LPN J approached the room and noted Resident #505 on the floor shaking and sweating profusely. The resident did not respond to questions. He/she had a skin tear to the left elbow. His/her SPO2 reading was 89%. LPN J applied oxygen via nasal cannula. The resident slowly started responding to staff with eye movements, but was not vocal or answering any questions. Staff called 911 and had the resident transferred to the hospital via ambulance for further evaluation. Staff notified the resident's physician and contact person of the transfer.
Further review of the resident's progress notes did not show any FRAPPS level reassessment, or referrals to the therapy department for screens and/or evaluation as well as treatment to prevent a reoccurrence after the resident's fall on 5/4/21. There was no documentation of the resident sliding out of his/her wheelchair, while reaching for something in his/her closet on 5/14/21 and no documented physical assessment, neurochecks or vital signs following that incident.
Review of the resident's hospital history and physical, dated 5/15/21, showed earlier that day, the resident had a witnessed fall without hitting his/her head. He/she was reaching for an object in his/her closet, slid out of his/her wheelchair and landed on his/her buttocks. The resident's right upper extremity was chronically contracted and his/her right lower extremity was somewhat weak. He/she had a known seizure disorder, well controlled on Keppra 1g twice a day and Phenobarbital at 97.2 mg at bedtime. As far as staff was aware, the resident had not missed any recent medications. He/she presented at the hospital after a witnessed seizure. He/she was initially alert and oriented times four (alert and oriented to person, place, time, situation) in the emergency room of the first hospital. The resident was transferred to a second hospital for further management. Upon arrival, the resident was alert and oriented times two (alert and oriented to person and place) and unable to provide any further details of his/her history.
Review of the resident's hospital head CT (computed tomography; an x-ray procedure which combines many x-ray images via a computer, to generate cross-sectional views) without contrast, dated 5/15/21, showed acute non-displaced fractures in the bilateral parietal bones. In the brain, there was a 3 cm diameter (5 milliliter volume) hematoma in the subcortical aspect of the right frontal lobe (forms the principal network mediating motor activity as well as behavior) and additional smaller paranchymal areas of hemorrhage (bleeds in the functional tissue of the brain, which can disrupt oxygen to brain cells and result in tissue death) in the right frontal lobe and anterior aspect of the right temporal lobe (beneath the right temple). Small cortical (outer layer of the front of the brain) hemorrhage or 5 mm and additional smaller punctate hemorrhages in the atrophic left frontal lobe. Subarachnoid (fluid filled space around the brain through which major blood vessels pass) hemorrhage is present predominantly on the right side. There was additional right-sided frontotemporal (relating to the frontal and temporal bones of the skull) and parietal subdural hematoma of 8 mm thickness. Chronic large area of encephalomalacia in the left hemisphere consistent with a large left hemispheric infarct (small localized area of dead tissue resulting from failure of blood supply) again visualized.
Further review of the resident's progress notes dated 5/21/21 at 10:02 P.M., showed at 4:30 P.M., the resident arrived at the facility alert and oriented times three requiring Hoyer (mechanical) lift transfers and total assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
Review of the resident's physician's orders, dated 5/21/21 through 5/31/21, showed orders for the resident to receive Hoyer lift transfers, total assistance, as well as evaluation and treatment by the physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy departments.
Review of the resident's Medication Administration Record (MAR), dated 5/21/21 through 5/31/21, showed a note dated 5/5/22/21, that the resident's prescribed Phenobarbital was not in, because the pharmacy needed the prescription from the physician. Staff was going to follow up on 5/24/21. The MAR shows the resident received the medication 5/24/21 through 5/29/21. 5/31/21 is not visible, due to the positioning of the original document on the photocopy machine.
This surveyor requested a copy of the resident's MAR for the entire month of May and was informed by the DON that the copy, which showed 5/21/21 through 5/31/21, was the only MAR in the resident's record for the month of May. The facility also had no documentation of medications administered to the resident during the month of June.
Review of the resident's care plan, updated 5/21/21, showed the following:
-4/4/20, the resident had a fall in his/her bathroom and incurred a hematoma to the back of his/her head with some bleeding and a small skin tear to the left outer arm;
-8/31/20, the resident had a fall while showering without pain, bruising, bleeding or swelling noted;
-The resident is at risk for changes in mental status and decrease in level of care (LOC) related to diagnosis of biparietal skull fracture;
-He/she has impaired decision making with limited judgement/insight related to impaired cognition and memory;
-The resident is up with staff assistance needed for transfers. He/she has an unsteady gait/balance;
-He/she has a diagnosis of seizures and is at risk for falls. Most of his/her falls have been attributed to seizure activity;
-Medication to be administered as ordered and monitor the resident for adverse side effects, effectiveness of drug therapy and adjust meds accordingly for therapeutic effect;
-Staff is to monitor the resident for changes in gait, balance and cognition and report abnorrmals to the physician;
-Observe for any reports of dizziness, complaints of headache;
-The resident has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy and is at risk for injuries from tremors and involuntary muscle movements;
-He/she uses a wheelchair for locomotion on or off the unit;
-The resident has right-sided hemiparesis with a flaccid elbow, an internally rotated right arm and contracture to the right hand;
-He/she requires staff assistance for bathing, grooming, dressing and personal hygiene with verbal cueing for completeness of task.
Further review of the resident's care plan, did not show an update of an individualized intervention after the resident's fall on 5/5/21 or any monitoring/supervision interventions to address the resident's impulsive tendency to attempt to stand and perform ADLs without staff assistance, which resulted in falls and/or increased fall risk.
Review of the resident's physical therapy plan of care, dated 5/23/21, showed on 5/15/21, the resident was admitted to the hospital following multiple falls associated to episodes of seizures. The resident returned from the hospital on 5/21/21, presenting with increased cognitive deficits which impacted his/her communication, functional independence and effective participation in care. He/she scored 29/45 on the physical mobility scale, which was a high fall risk category. The muscle tone of the resident's right lower extremity was spastic (affected by cerebral palsy, making it difficult to control the muscles due to spasms). Without therapy, the resident was at risk for a further decline in function, which can potentially lead to an overall health risk.
Review of the resident's physical therapist progress note, dated 6/2/21, showed the resident's impulsive behavior impacted progress towards his/her goals.
Review of the resident's physical therapist progress and Discharge summary, dated [DATE], showed the resident received services from 5/23/21 through 6/24/21. He/she required supervision for safe transfers from bed to wheelchair and vice versa. He/she did not meet his/her goal to safely ambulate 100 feet with a hemi walker (one arm walker) and contact guard assist (contact was necessary due to the resident's unsteadiness). The resident was able to maintain his/her ambulation tolerance at best distance x 50 feet with verbal cues for effective handling of device and sequencing for safety. He/she could not stand upright for more than two minutes. The resident's physical therapist discharged him/her to the facility's RNP (restorative nursing program) for participation in the exercise and ambulation program.
During an interview on 7/21/21 at 1:02 P.M., LPN J said the resident did not have a seizure on 5/14/21. His/her seizures appeared to be controlled. The resident had been fine throughout the previous day and night. His/her main issues were acting impulsively, refusing to wait for staff assistance and then losing his/her balance due to an unsteady gait. Staff constantly reminded the resident to ask for help. On the night of 5/14/21, he/she was ambulating to the bathroom unassisted, lost his/her balance in the doorway and fell backwards. He/she hit his/her head on the doorframe. The resident came to and said he/she lost his/her balance. The resident was supposed to use a wheelchair. However, he/she had a tendency to get up out of it and ambulate unassisted.
During an interview on 7/9/21 at 11:45 A.M., Facility Advisory Nurse RN C said the STOP program consisted of the placement of a red dot by a resident's name, outside his/her door, indicating that staff was not allowed to employ a five-man CALM (crisis alleviations lessons and methods; a system of de-escalation, prevention and safety procedures designed for use in nursing homes, hospitals and schools) hold on them due to underlying health related issues (e.g. advanced age, diagnoses of seizures/fractures, etc.).
During an interview on 7/20/21 at 12:55 P.M., Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) T said residents were discharged to the facility's RNP to help them maintain the progress they made in physical therapy. PTA T would fill out a restorative form and give copies to the restorative aide, DON and MDS Coordinator. The restorative aide would participate in the last few sessions of the resident's physical therapy, in order to effectively transition them into the RNP. The resident was just finalized, during the previous week, to begin receiving restorative therapy.
During interviews on 7/16/21 at 12:30 P.M. and 1:30 P.M., the DON had passed on this surveyor's request for documentation of restorative services provided to the resident June through July and was informed by the restorative aide that he/she had not provided any restorative services to the resident. The DON said the medical records department was still looking for the resident's May and June MARs. MARs were the facility's only documentation of medication administration. If there were no records of medication administration or the MAR form was blank on specific dates, then the medication was not considered to have been administered at those times. She expected staff to follow a resident's physician's orders.
During an interview on 7/20/21 at 10:25 A.M., the administrator said the facility kept resident medical records for about seven years. She expected nursing to document the administration of all resident medications on the resident's MAR.
During an interview on 7/21/21 at 1:32 P.M., Physician V said he/she became the resident's physician at the start of the pandemic, after the resident's previous physician stopped coming due to COVID-19. Physician V was not aware of the resident having any breakthrough seizures. The resident had hemiplegia due to a stroke, which required the use of a wheelchair. However, the resident still attempted to ambulate. Physician V did not know whether or not striking his/her head on a door frame could have caused the seizure or fractures and other head injuries the resident incurred on 5/14/21.
During an interview on 7/21/21 at 1:09 P.M., Physician W said he/she took over the resident's care on 6/4/21. The resident's prescribed doses of Phenobarbital were sufficient to prevent/minimize his/her seizures. Missed doses of that medication could result in breakthrough seizures, which would increase the resident's risk for falls.
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to obtain a dialysis contract for one of one residents receiving dialysis (the process of filtering the blood for individuals with kidney fail...
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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to obtain a dialysis contract for one of one residents receiving dialysis (the process of filtering the blood for individuals with kidney failure) services (Resident #37). The facility also failed to notify the physician timely when the facility scale malfunctioned and staff were unable to obtain daily weights as ordered. The facility also failed to monitor the resident's bruit and thrill (the sound heard and vibration felt as the blood pumps through the dialysis access site) every shift, per the facility's policy. The sample was 26. The census was 132.
Review of the facility's Dialysis Policy, approved date 12/1/19, showed:
-Purpose: Ensure that residents who require dialysis receive such services as ordered by physicians;
-The facility will ensure that residents who require dialysis receive such services, consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the resident's goals and preferences;
-The facility will ensure that each resident receives care and services for the provision of hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis consistent with professional standards of practice including:
-The nurse will monitor Bruit and Thrill every shift and document in the Treatment Administration Record (TAR);
-Palpate the vascular access to feel for a thrill or vibration that indicates arterial and venous blood flow and patency;
-Auscultate (examine a patient by listening to sounds from (the heart, lungs, or other organs), typically using a stethoscope) the vascular access with a stethoscope to detect a bruit or swishing sound that indicates patency.
Review of Resident #37's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by the facility staff, dated 3/26/21, showed:
-admitted : 7/6/17;
-Cognitively intact;
-No rejection of care;
-Vision severely impaired;
-Independent with bed mobility;
-Required supervision for eating, toilet use, personal hygiene and bathing;
-Required limited assistance with transfers and dressing;
-Required total assistance with locomotion on and off the unit;
-Diagnoses included: dialysis, anemia (decreased red blood count) high blood pressure, diabetes, end stage renal disease (ESRD, chronic irreversible kidney failure);
-Received dialysis while a resident.
Review of the resident's care plan, in use at time of survey, showed:
-Problem: The resident needs dialysis related to renal failure;
-Goal: The resident will have immediate intervention should any signs and symptoms of complications from dialysis occur through the review date;
-Intervention: Encourage resident to go for the scheduled dialysis appointments. Resident receives dialysis three times a week, Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday;
-Monitor/document/report as needed (PRN) any signs and symptoms of infection to access site: Redness, swelling, warmth or drainage;
-.Monitor/document/report PRN for signs and symptoms of renal insufficiency: changes in level of consciousness, changes in skin turgor, oral mucosa (mucous membrane), changes in heart and lung sounds;
-Monitor/document/report PRN for signs and symptoms of the following: Bleeding, hemorrhage, bacteremia, septic shock;
-Problem- The resident has renal failure related to end stage disease;
-Goal: The resident will have no signs and symptoms of complications related to fluid deficit through the review date;
-The resident will have no signs and symptoms of complications relate to fluid overload through the review date;
-Interventions: Fluids as ordered. Restrict or give as ordered;
-Give medications as ordered by physician.
Review of the physicians' orders sheet, in use during survey, showed:
-An order for dialysis on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, please send sack lunch;
-An order for check right (R) arm shunt for bruit and thrill every shift, contact medical doctor (MD) if not heard, every shift;
-An order for daily weights.
Review of the treatment administration sheet, dated 7/1/21 through 7/7/21, showed:
-An order for Check (R) arm shunt for bruit and thrill every shift, contact MD if not heard, every shift;
-Four out of 19 opportunities, were blank;
-An order for daily weights;
- On 7/1/21, staff documented an X;
-On 7/2/21 through 7/13/21, blank entries.
Review of the resident's electronic medical record, weight summary, showed the last documented weight was on 6/8/21. The weight was 210.0 pounds.
Review of the progress notes, dated 7/1/21 through 7/7/21, showed:
-No documentation, showing MD notified weights were not obtained;
-No dialysis assessments noted.
During an interview on 7/16/21 at 7:00 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said the facility did not have a dialysis contract. The DON would expect the facility to have a dialysis contract. When the resident goes to dialysis, no paperwork is sent with the resident. The resident takes a snack with him/her to dialysis. The DON was the person responsible for communicating with dialysis. The facility will call dialysis if they have any concerns, and if the dialysis center has any concerns, they call the facility. The facility does complete an assessment on the residents. The assessment includes checking for bruit and thrill, daily weight, and assessing for bleeding and infection. The assessment should be documented in the progress notes. The nurse is responsible for completing the assessment. Bruit/thrill is checked every shift and documented on the TAR. A blank on the TAR would mean it was not done. The DON would expect staff to follow doctors' orders. The scale malfunctioned at the end of June, and a new piece was ordered on 7/2/21. The MD was notified on 7/12/21 the scale was not functioning, and that the new part would be delivered 7/14/21.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0740
(Tag F0740)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide necessary behavioral health care services for ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide necessary behavioral health care services for a resident's psychosocial well-being when staff did not address the drug use of a resident with a known history of drug dependence (Resident #69). The resident was hospitalized after taking an unknown drug substance and was placed on 1:1 monitoring after returning to the facility. The facility also failed to ensure necessary care services were person-centered and reflected the resident's need for safety, personal well-being, and to address drug addiction. The sample was 26. The census was 132.
Review of the Facility's Assessment, showed the facility identified no residents with active or current substance use disorders.
Review of Resident #69's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by facility staff, dated [DATE], showed:
-Rarely understood;
-Diagnoses include hypertension (high blood pressure), acid reflux, arthritis, manic depression and schizophrenia (a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves).
Review of the resident's care plan, dated [DATE], showed:
-Focus: The resident is at risk for adverse reaction related to Polypharmacy for treatment of paranoid schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, personality disorder (a way of thinking, feeling and behaving that deviates from the expectations of the culture, causes distress or problems functioning, and lasts over time) and inhalant abuse;
-Goal: The resident will be free of adverse drug reactions;
-Interventions: If resident has more than one prescribing physician, ensure that each physician has the full list of medications available, including over the counter and as needed (PRN) medications, while ordering;
-Monitor for possible signs and symptoms of adverse drug reaction: falls, weight loss, fatigue, incontinence, agitation, lethargy, confusion, depression, poor appetite, constipation and gastric upset;
-Review resident's medications with physician/consulting pharmacist for: duplicate medications or prescriptions, proper dosing, timing, and frequency of administration, adverse reactions and supporting diagnosis. Review PRNs in the process;
-Focus: The resident has manifestations of behaviors related to his/her mental illness that may create disturbances that affect others. These behaviors include (paranoid; manic/depressive, personality disorder, verbal/physical aggression);
-Goal: The resident will minimize episodes of inappropriate behaviors that can affect others;
-Interventions: Administer PRN medications as needed/ordered when non-pharmacological interventions are non-effective;
-Assist resident in addressing root cause of change in behavior or mood as needed;
-Give positive feedback for good behavior;
-If resident is disturbing others, encourage him/her to go to a more private area to voice concerns/feelings to assist in decreasing episodes of disturbing others;
-Notify guardian/physician as needed;
-Psych consult for medication adjustments as needed/ordered.
Review of the resident's behavior monitoring and interventions, dated [DATE] through [DATE], showed no behaviors.
During an interview on [DATE] at 9:50 A.M., the resident said he/she had been on 1:1 monitoring for over a month and wanted someone to help get him/her off 1:1 monitoring. He/she was on 1:1 monitoring for taking a pill.
During an interview on [DATE] at 10:50 A.M., the administrator said the resident tested positive for Fentanyl (a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic for severe pain that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent) and they made a self-report on [DATE]. They found a white powder substance in his/her room. He/she expressed weakness for it, so the facility tried to protect him/her from him/herself by assigning staff to his/her 1:1 monitoring. The resident said he/she found some pills, but he/she never said who he/she received it from. He/she told another surveyor that he/she found it on the floor. He told so many different things. They did search his/her room but cannot do strip searches.
Observation and interview on [DATE] at 9:05 A.M., showed the resident was in his/her room. The resident lay in bed with his/her eyes closed. Administrator in Training U was in the room assigned to the 1:1 monitoring. Administrator in Training U said the resident found a pill or someone gave it to him/her. He/she had a seizure as a result. He/she had been on 1:1 monitoring for over one month now. Administrator in Training U was aware of the resident's history of substance abuse.
Observation and interview on [DATE] at 5:00 P.M., showed the resident in his/her room with Administrator in Training N, who was assigned to the 1:1 monitoring. The resident confirmed he/she was doing well, however, the 1:1 monitoring had been going on for a month and a half. He/she was not able to do anything, and he/she wanted to get some exercise because of his/her knee. He/she confirmed the substance abuse problem since he/she was younger. After he/she was assaulted, he/she started using drugs. His/her drugs of choice were methamphetamine and marijuana. He/she had never been a part of a substance abuse program like Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and had never been to rehab. He/she cannot do anything and he/she would not even have access to anything because that employee that gave him/her the pill was no longer at the facility.
During an interview on [DATE] at 5:00 P.M., Administrator in Training N said the resident had no behaviors that he/she witnessed during 1:1 monitoring. He/she mostly stays in the room, but does walk the hall.
Observation on [DATE] at 6:44 P.M. and [DATE] at 9:26 A.M., showed the resident walking with staff assigned to his/her 1:1 monitoring. The resident returned from smoking outside and walked back to his/her room with staff.
During an interview on [DATE] at 11:22 A.M., social service director confirmed he was familiar with the resident. He had sat with the resident during 1:1 monitoring, so he was able to talk to him/her often. He/she had been living on the streets because he/she was homeless. The resident was glad that he/she was at the facility so he/she would be able to get his/her life together and do things more independently. The resident had a history of substance abuse. The resident was in and out of prison and did drug programs there. He/she had a problem with drugs, and marijuana was his/her drug of choice. The resident admitted he/she liked the sensation of being high. The social service director was familiar with the incident that occurred when the resident took the pill. He/she had been at the facility for approximately a month when he/she took the pill. The social service director was told that the resident told facility staff that he/she missed getting high and smoking marijuana. The (unknown) staff said he/she could not give the resident marijuana, but could give him/her something else to get him/her high. The resident sold his/her gold chain for $80 to another resident. Staff confirmed that there was another resident wearing his/her gold chain and bought it for $80. The resident said he/she took the pill and it was the last thing he/she remembered. The resident does not take pills, but he/she was so desperate to be under the influence. The resident said the (unknown) staff that sold him/her the pill no longer works at the facility. Even though the resident was on the locked unit and on 1:1 monitoring, there isn't a concern with staff giving residents drugs in the facility. It is the residents that are going out into the community, returning with drugs, and disbursing it in the facility. The social service director believed that if the resident brought the pill in the facility when he/she was admitted , the resident would've used it, and not waited a month. There are a lot of open questions regarding the incident. The resident has been on 1:1 monitoring since he/she returned to the facility from the hospital. There were plans to have a care plan meeting with his/her guardian, the administrator, and Interdisciplinary Team to discuss it. The social service director did not know anything else, but the resident was reminded how serious the incident was. The common consensus was that he/she could've died, so let's keep (him/her) on there for now. It's something that needs to be discussed, but there is no rush to get him/her off 1:1 monitoring. The social service director did not have a list of residents who have a history of substance abuse, but there are a lot of residents that have been identified as having a history of substance abuse. It is mostly alcohol or a drug substance. There are no services or programs offered to the residents, but they will hold group meetings depending on the nature of the facility. They held a group meeting for adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), but had not held a group meeting for substance abuse.
During an interview on [DATE] at 8:14 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said she was aware of the resident's substance abuse and there are other residents in the facility who have similar issues. Sometimes activities have group meetings. At this time, they are having care plan meetings with the guardian and the resident will continue to be on 1:1 monitoring.
During an interview on [DATE] at 8:31 A.M., the activity director said the facility has classes called culture class, which talk about the community they live in. Prior to the pandemic, they had
people from AA and police officers talk to the residents about substance abuse. They did have a culture class, but the resident walked out. The activity director said she felt the resident thought he/she was pinpointed because it was after the incident with the pill. A couple of years ago, most of the residents in the facility had struggled with alcohol, but now it is drugs. The activity director also printed off information from the internet, but that was the extent of her knowledge on the subject.
During an interview on [DATE] at 9:35 A.M., the resident said he/she was still on 1:1 monitoring. He/she was frustrated with being on 1:1 monitoring. He/she needed some time to him/herself and some peace. He/she does not have any privacy or have anyone to talk to about it. His/her guardian won't talk to him/her either. The resident was never offered any services or programs and had not been to the culture class. The staff assigned to the 1:1 monitoring do not talk to him/her either. They just sit there and do their work.
During an interview on [DATE] at 11:25 A.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) G said when he/she started working at the facility, they were told what kind of population were there and there are residents with substance abuse. They do not have any education or training on substance abuse or how to handle residents with a substance abuse problem, but if there's an incident, there may be an in-service.
During an interview on [DATE] at 11:55 A.M., the administrator said they do not have any specific substance abuse education, but they have behavior modification. For example, if a resident said they wanted to hit someone, then they would ask why and what will calm them down. Registered Nurse (RN) Y, who worked as the facility advisory nurse, said they addressed the resident's history with substance abuse either on [DATE] or [DATE]. He/she received a list of websites and who requested AA-related books. The administrator said the resident struggles with cravings. The DON confirmed that the Nurse Practitioner planned to increase his/her medications to help with the cravings. The administrator said they do not know if the resident's cravings will change and the resident did not know either, so he/she will continue to be on 1:1 monitoring. The resident also closed him/herself off and he/she deflects. When he/she is ready, the resident will have services, but for now someone will watch him/her. Since the resident resides in a secured unit and currently was on 1:1 monitoring, the administrator was asked if there was a concern with the resident obtaining drugs. The administrator said there were no concerns with drugs being brought into the building.
During an interview on [DATE] at 2:54 P.M., the DON said the facility does not have a policy on how to address substance abuse or addiction.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to have ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of the psychotropic medications for one out of seven residents investigated for u...
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to have ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of the psychotropic medications for one out of seven residents investigated for unnecessary medications (Resident #6). The census was 132.
Review of Resident #6's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by facility staff, dated 3/15/21, showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses include anxiety and schizophrenia (serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves).
Review of the resident's care plan, dated 6/3/21, showed:
-Focus: The resident has impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought processes related to the diagnosis of moderate intellectual disabilities;
-Goal: The resident will maintain current level of cognitive function;
-Interventions: Administer medications as ordered. Monitor/document for side effects and effectiveness;
-Ask yes/no questions in order to determine the resident's needs;
-Monitor/document/report as needed (PRN) any changes in cognitive function, specifically changes in: decision-making ability, memory, recall and general awareness, difficulty expressing self, difficulty understanding others, level of consciousness and mental status.
Review of the resident's electronic Physician's Orders Sheet (ePOS), dated 7/1/21 through 7/31/21, showed:
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Paroxetine 40 milligrams (mg). Give one tablet orally at bedtime for schizophrenia;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Trazodone 50 mg. Give one tablet orally at bedtime for insomnia (difficulty sleeping);
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Clozapine 100 mg tablet. Give one tablet orally two times a day related for schizophrenia;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Glycopyrrolate 1 mg. Give one tablet, three times a day for saliva reduction;
-An order, dated 6/30/21, for Divalproex Sodium extended release 24 hour. Give 1250 mg by mouth at bedtime for mood stabilization;
-An order, dated 6/30/21, for Gabapentin 300 mg. Give one capsule orally, three times a day for pain;
-An order, dated 6/30/21, for Depakote tablet delayed release 500 mg. Give one tablet by mouth with meals for mood stabilizer.
Review of the resident's progress notes, dated 7/1/21 through 7/13/21, showed no documentation of the resident's behavior or sleep concerns.
Observation on 7/7/21 at 9:20 A.M. and 1:19 P.M., and 7/8/21 at 8:27 A.M., showed the resident in bed with his/her eyes closed.
During an interview on 7/8/21 at 3:00 P.M., the resident said he/she sleeps in and wakes up for breakfast and goes back to sleep. He/she is usually awake later in the afternoon.
Observation on 7/9/21 at 9:20 A.M., showed the resident in bed with his/her eyes closed.
Observation and interview on 7/13/21 at 5:45 A.M., showed the resident sat on the bed. He/she had drool running off the side of his/her mouth. The resident's eyes were half closed. He/she said he/she was sleepy and wanted to go back to sleep.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 9:28 A.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) EE said he/she was familiar with the resident's routine, but was unsure if he/she had any sleep issues or was sleeping at lot during the day.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 10:30 A.M., the Director of Nursing said she was not aware the resident had been sleeping a lot. He/she did have a recent medication change. He/she went to the hospital and was ordered Clozapine. He/she is usually up at night, but she did not know he/she was sleeping during the day. She expected staff to document the sleeping and the physician be to notified.
During an interview on 7/28/21 at 2:54 P.M., the DON said the facility does not have a policy on psychotropic medications.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Out of 33 opportunities observed, there were five errors, resultin...
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Out of 33 opportunities observed, there were five errors, resulting in a 15.15% medication error rate (Residents #4 and #116). The census was 132.
Review of the facility's Medication Administration and Monitoring Policy, last revised on 4/6/17, showed the following:
-Procedure: Medications are to be given per doctor's orders. All medications are recorded on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and signed immediately after the resident has taken the medications. (The nurse/Certified Medication Technician (CMT) has ensured that the medications were swallowed by the resident). The nurse/CMT will check each medication to the MAR noting correct name of the medication, correct name of the resident and correct time, dose and route of administration. If the medication is not available or the resident refuses the medication, the nurse/CMT will initial and circle the time of the medication in question. On the back of the MAR, the reason for the medication in question that is not given will be noted, along with an explanation of the problem.
Review of the facility's undated policy to Prepare, Administer, Report and Record Oral Metered Dose Inhaler Medications, showed the following:
-Wash hands;
-Review and verify medication with physician's orders;
-Remove medication from container and check medication with order;
-Document the medication on the MAR according to facility policy, making sure that the MAR is signed;
-Position the resident with head elevated at least 30 degrees;
-Remove cap from mouthpiece;
-Shake container vigorously and position the container upside down;
-Tilt resident's head back slightly and have him/her breathe out;
-Closed mouth technique:
-Instruct resident to close lips on inhaler and begin inhaling slowly. Activate inhaler after resident begins inhaling;
-Open mouth technique:
-Inhaler is held 1 to 2 inches from mouth and activate inhaler at same time resident begins inhaling slowly;
-Instruct resident to hold breath for 5 to 10 seconds or as long as possible;
-Instruct resident to breathe out slowly;
-Wait at least one minute before giving a second inhalation (if ordered) of the same medication. Shake container before each administration. If giving two different medications, wait at least five minutes before administering the second medication;
-For steroid inhalers, have resident rinse mouth after use to minimize fungus overgrowth and dry mouth.
Review of the facility's Administration of Eye Drops policy, last revised on 2/26/21, showed the following:
-Purpose: To administer eye drops as prescribed by the attending physician;
-Procedure:
-Check the medication label and compare it to the medication order;
-Wash hands and don gloves;
-Shake the medication and tilt the resident's head back slightly;
-With a gloved finger, gently pull down lower eyelid to form a pouch while instructing the resident to look up;
-Hold the inverted medication bottle in free gloved hand and press gently to instill the prescribed number of drops in to the pouch near the outer corner of the eye. Do not let the top of the dropper touch the eye or any other surface. If the resident blinks or the drop lands on the resident's cheek, repeat administration;
-Instruct the resident to close their eyes slowly to allow for even distribution over the surface of the eye. The resident should not blink or squeeze their eyes shut;
-While the eye is closed, use a gloved finger to compress the tear duct near the inner lacrimal sac of the eye for one to two minutes, unless otherwise directed or contraindicated by the manufacturer of physician's order.
1. Review of Resident #4's medical record, showed a diagnosis of diabetes.
Review of the current physician's orders sheet (POS), showed the following:
-An order, dated 6/15/21, to administer Novolog insulin (fast acting insulin), 15 units three times a day with meals;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, to administer Novolog insulin, three times a day at mealtime, dose determined by blood sugar as follows:
-Less than 200=0 units;
-201-250 administer 2 units;
-251-300 administer 4 units;
-301-350 administer 6 units;
-350-400 administer 8 units;
-401 and over administer 10 units and notify physician.
Observation on 7/7/21 at 11:10 A.M., showed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) A perform a blood sugar check on the resident which showed a result of 411. LPN A informed the physician, who was present at the bedside, who gave an order to follow the sliding scale and administer 10 units of Novolog. LPN A administered 10 units of Novolog and did not administer the scheduled dose of 15 units of Novolog.
2. Review of Resident #116's medical record, showed diagnoses included asthma (a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the branches of the lungs causing difficulty breathing), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, chronic inflammation of the lungs causing difficulty breathing) and conjunctivitis (inflammation and infection of the eyelid and eyeball).
Review of the current POS, showed the following:
-Administer Fluticasone Aerosol Inhaler (prevents difficulty breathing), one puff once a day, related to COPD and asthma;
-Administer Spiriva Inhaler (controls symptoms of lung disease), two puffs once a day, related to asthma;
-Administer Albuterol Inhaler (prevents narrowing of lung airways), two puffs four times a day, related to asthma;
-Administer Tobramycin (antibiotic), two drops in each eye four times a day, related to conjunctivitis.
Observation on 7/8/21 at approximately 8:00 A.M., showed CMT B administer Resident #116's morning medication. He/she administered three puffs of Albuterol inhaler, not the two puffs prescribed and did not administer Spiriva Inhaler nor Fluticasone Inhaler. He/she then administered Tobramycin two drops in the resident's right eye and did not hold the inner canthus of the eye after administration of the drops. He/she did not administer Tobramycin in the left eye.
During an interview on 7/8/21 at approximately 8:15 A.M., CMT B said he/she was taught in school to pull down the lower lid to administer eye drops but was never told anything about holding the inner canthus of the eye and said he/she was not aware of what the facility policy said. He/she said he/she must have forgotten to give the eye drops in the other eye and didn't realize he/she administered three puffs of the inhaler instead of two.
Review of the MAR on 7/8/21 at approximately 8:20 A.M., showed CMT B signed out Fluticasone inhaler and Spiriva inhaler on 7/8/21 as administered.
During a follow up interview on 7/8/21 at approximately 8:45 A.M., CMT B said he/she had not returned to any resident that morning to administer any follow up medications. He/she said he/she has never had a resident who received more than one inhaler, so he/she would not know if the administration of inhalers should be spaced apart.
3. During an interview on 7/14/21 at 9:30 A.M., the Director of Nursing said that all physician's orders should be followed as written and if a medication is signed on the MAR as administered, then it should have been given. If a medication is not given, the nurse/CMT should circle their initials and write the reason on the back of the MAR. She said regardless of what the facility policy reads, the inner canthus of the eye should also be held after administering all eye drops.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0914
(Tag F0914)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents in shared rooms were provided with curtains which fully extended around the bed in order to provide total visual privacy, af...
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Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents in shared rooms were provided with curtains which fully extended around the bed in order to provide total visual privacy, affecting four residents (Residents #39, #97, #110 and #74). The sample size was 26. The census was 132.
1. Observation on 7/7/21 at 11:52 A.M., 7/8/21 at 7:22 A.M., 7/9/21 at 6:31 A.M., 7/13/21 at 4:55 P.M. and 7/14/21 at 7:11 A.M., showed a room shared by Resident #39 and Resident #97, with Resident #39's bed next to the window. A privacy curtain hung from the ceiling and extended to the foot of the resident's bed, leaving the left side of the bed exposed and facing Resident #97's bed. No privacy curtain hung on Resident #97's side of the room.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 7:53 A.M., Resident #39 said the curtains in his/her room have been broken for a while. His/her curtain stops at the foot of his/her bed and there is nothing in between the residents' beds to give them privacy. He/she would like a curtain hung for privacy.
2. Observation on 7/13/21 at 5:27 P.M., showed a room shared by Resident #110 and Resident #74, with Resident #110's bed next to the window. A privacy curtain hung from the ceiling and extended to the foot of the resident's bed, leaving the left side of the bed exposed and facing Resident #74's bed. No privacy curtain hung on Resident #74's side of the room. During an interview, Resident #110 said his/her curtain only reaches the foot of his/her bed and does not reach around to the left side, which faces his/her roommate. If his/her roommate had a privacy curtain on their side of the bed, it could reach in between the two beds. He/she would like to have a curtain, and it would be nice to have privacy.
3. During an interview on 7/16/21 at 12:24 P.M., the administrator said a new company started working with the facility a month ago, and they are taking over maintenance and laundry. She is aware of curtains missing in some resident rooms and this will be addressed with the new company. Each resident should have a curtain hung on their side of the room in order to provide privacy.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility staff failed to provide reasonable accommodations of individual ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility staff failed to provide reasonable accommodations of individual needs and preferences by failing to ensure an acceptable table tray to encourage meal independence for seven residents (Residents #23, #90, #81, #62, #21, #75 and #142). The census was 132.
Review of the facility's Resident Rights policy, revised 4/29/21, showed the resident has the right to reside and receive services with reasonable accommodation of individual needs and preferences, except when the health and safety of the individual or other residents would be endangered.
1. Review of Resident #23's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by facility staff, dated 3/3/21, showed:
-admitted : 6/1/07;
-Diagnoses included: anemia (decreased number of red blood cells), bipolar disease (a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression)) and schizophrenia (a mental condition that causes both psychosis (a loss of contact with reality) and mood problems);
-Cognitively intact;
-No rejection of care;
-Independent with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
Review of the resident's care plan, in use at time of survey, showed:
-Problem: The resident is independent with ADLs but needs cues when completing some;
-Intervention: Provide protective oversight and assist where needed.
Observation on 7/9/21 showed the following:
-At 12:50 P.M., the resident sat in a chair in front of his/her sink waiting for the lunch tray to be delivered. There was no over the bed table in the resident's room;
-At 1:30 P.M., resident sitting in front of his/her sink, eating.
Further observation and interview on 7/14/21 at 1:28 P.M., showed the resident sat at the sink waiting on the lunch tray to be delivered. The resident said he/she would like to have a table to eat off of, but he/she does not have one.
2. Review of Resident #90's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed the following:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses included seizures, high blood pressure and schizophrenia.
Review of the resident's care plan, in use at the time of survey, showed the following:
-Focus: Resident has Parkinson's disease (a disorder of the brain that leads to tremors, difficulty walking, movement and coordination);
-Intervention: Adaptive devices as ordered by therapy or physician. Monitor/document ability to perform activities of daily living.
-Focus: Resident has low back and abdominal pain.
-Intervention: Monitor/document for probable cause of each pain episode. Remove/limit causes where possible.
Observations of the resident on 7/14/2021 at 8:22 A.M., 7/15/2021 at 9:35 A.M. and 7/15/2021 at 1:05 P.M., showed the resident sat in a brown vinyl recliner facing forward and was twisted to his/her right side, bending over to eat his/her meals off of his/her bed. There was no bedside table in the resident's room.
During an interview on 7/15/2021 at 1:10 P.M., the resident said it was difficult for him/her to eat because he/she could not adjust the chair to accommodate eating off of the bed. He/she experienced some pain when he/she twisted his/her body to eat off of the bed each time. The resident likes to eat in his/her room and would like a bedside table.
3. Review of Resident #81's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed the following;
-admission date 2/18/21;
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnosis included anemia, schizophrenia and chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD, lung disease).
Review of the resident's care plan, in use at time of survey, showed the following:
Focus: Resident is independent with activities of daily living;
Intervention: Provide protective oversight and assist when needed.
Observations on 7/8/2021 at 12:30 P.M., 7/14/2021 at 12:40 P.M. and 7/15/2021 at 12:55 P.M., showed the resident sat in bed in his/her room eating off of the bed. There was no bedside table in the room.
During an interview on 7/14/2021 at 12:40 P.M., the resident said he/she would like to eat off a table in his/her room. It would make it more comfortable on his/her back.
4. Review of Resident #62's admission MDS, dated [DATE], showed the following:
-An admission date of 3/23/21;
-Diagnoses included diabetes, manic depression (a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings) and anxiety.
Review of the resident's care plan, in use at the time of survey, showed the following:
-Focus: Resident is independent with ADLs;
-Interventions: Provide protective oversight and assist when needed.
Observation and interview with the resident on 7/9/21 at 9:25 A.M., showed staff delivered the resident's breakfast tray to his/her room and placed it on the sink. The resident went over to the sink to eat his/her breakfast. There was no bedside table in the resident's room. The resident said it would be nice to have a table to sit food and drinks on.
5. Review of resident #21's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed the following:
-An admission date of 2/21/17;
-Independent with ADLs;
-Diagnoses that include seizures, traumatic brain injury and manic depression.
Observation and interview on 7/9/21 at 12:29 P.M., showed the resident ate his/her meal off of his/her bed. There was no bedside table in the room. The resident also had his/her bluetooth speaker and phone in bed with him/her. The resident said he/she ate frequently in his/her room but sometimes ate in the dining room. He/she would like a table to eat off of and to place some of his/her personal items on.
6. Review of Resident #75's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses included: hypertension, diabetes, depression, psychotic disorder and schizophrenia.
Review of Resident #75's care plan, dated 5/21/21, showed:
-Focus: The resident is independent with ADLs. He/she is highly functional and able to complete his/her ADL functions with supervision and cues;
-Intervention: Provide protective oversight and assist where needed.
Review of Resident #142's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnosis included schizophrenia.
Review Resident #142's care plan, dated 5/22/21, showed:
-Focus: The resident is independent with ADLs;
-Interventions: Provide protective oversight and assist where needed.
Observation and interview on 7/9/21 at 9:15 A.M., showed staff served Residents #75 and #142, who were roommates, their meal trays. Both residents placed the tray on their lap and began to eat their meal. Resident #75 said he/she did not have a table tray to use for their meals. Resident #142 said it would be nice to have table trays to eat on.
Further observation of the 600 Hall, showed only one resident had a tray table in their room. There were approximately 22 residents who reside on the hall without a tray table in their room. The residents ate their meals with the tray on their bed or lap. There were two residents who were on 1:1 monitoring with staff. The staff that were assigned 1:1 had access to tray tables that were used for their computers, snacks and other belongings.
7. During an interview on 7/8/21 at 1:00 P.M., Certified Nurses' Aide K said almost all the residents' rooms do not have bedside tables. If residents eat in their room, and they don't have a bedside table, they eat off the bed or on their laps. He/she does see some of the residents spilling their food and drinks because there is nowhere to adequately place these items.
8. During an interview on 7/15/21 at 10:30 A.M., the Director of Nursing said she expected all residents to have a tray table in their room. It was discussed during the department head meeting and they were supposed to be ordered. The residents should have a tray table and should not eat on their laps or beds.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0568
(Tag F0568)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents and/or responsible parties received quarterly statements to show the residents' activity regarding their trust fund. This ...
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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents and/or responsible parties received quarterly statements to show the residents' activity regarding their trust fund. This affected 124 residents whose funds were handled by the facility. The census was 132.
Review of the facility's Resident Trust policy regarding resident statements, revised on April 2018, showed:
-A detailed written account of all transactions affecting each resident's trust account shall be maintained and made available upon request. All accounts shall be reconciled monthly. The individual financial record shall be made available by statements on a quarterly basis;
-The Resident Trust Clerk is responsible for sending out quarterly statements;
-Make copies of all statements and date stamp them with the date they were mailed. Retain the copies for your files;
-Statements should be sent to the resident and his/her legal guardian or legal representative.
During interviews and record review on 7/14/21 at 10:05 A.M. and 12:35 P.M., Employee LL, who oversees the resident trust account, said he/she could only find five resident trust quarterly statements for the second quarter of 2020. No more could be found. He/she returned to his/her position three weeks ago. He/she understands the need to have them. Social services is usually responsible for sending them and who the statements should go to.
During an interview on 7/7/21 at 9:45 A.M., Resident #293 said he/she does not get his/her quarterly statements and would like to see it.
During an interview on 7/8/21 at 8:56 A.M., Resident #127 said he/she doesn't get his/her financial statements unless he/she asks for them and then they give him/her a print out from the computer. It is nothing official.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0569
(Tag F0569)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents and/or responsible parties were notified in a timely manner when a resident's account was within the $200 social security ...
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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents and/or responsible parties were notified in a timely manner when a resident's account was within the $200 social security (SSI) limit or when the resident's account was over the SSI limit ($5,000). The facility also failed to update their policy to include the increase in the Medicaid limit. This affected 11 residents who received Medicaid benefits (Residents #606, #603, #610, #604, #605, #608, #609, #601, #600, #607 and #602). The census was 132.
Review of the facility's Resident Trust Policy regarding monitoring resident trust balances, revised on 4/2018, showed:
-The Resident Trust Clerk must monitor account balances. Medicaid residents are allowed to keep 999.99 in non-exempt resources. Any Medicaid resident who reaches a balance of 799.99 should be notified in writing that he/she is within $200 of the allowable non-exempt resource limit set forth and may lose their eligibility if they accumulate excess funds. The administrator and facility social worker should be advised of all account balances of 799.99 or more for follow up;
-The policy did not address the increase to the Medicaid limit of $5,000.
1. Review of Resident #606's trust account, showed:
-On 5/31/21, he/she had $25,642.33 in his/her trust account;
-On 6/30/21, he/she had $25,801.33 in his/her account;
-On 7/13/21, he/she had $26,737.33 in his/her account;
-No letter showing the facility notified the resident or responsible party that he/she was within $200 of the SSI limit or over the limit.
2. Review of Resident #603's trust account, showed:
-On 5/31/21, he/she had $6,932.04 in his/her trust account;
-On 6/30/21, he/she had $7,773.04 in his/her account;
-On 7/13/21, he/she had $9,717.40 in his/her account;
-No letter showing the facility notified the resident or responsible party that he/she was within $200 of the SSI limit or over the limit.
3. Review of Resident #610's trust account, showed:
-On 6/30/21, he/she had $7,564.46 in his/her account;
-On 7/13/21, he/she had $7,564.46 in his/her account;
-No letter showing the facility notified the resident or responsible party that he/she was within $200 of the SSI limit or over the limit.
4. Review of Resident #604's trust account, showed:
-On 5/31/21, he/she had $5,312.62 in his/her trust account;
-On 6/30/21, he/she had $5,404.62 in his/her account;
-On 7/13/21, he/she had $6,760.62 in his/her account;
-No letter showing the facility notified the resident or responsible party that he/she was within $200 of the SSI limit or over the limit.
5. Review of Resident #605's trust account, showed:
-On 6/30/21, he/she had $6,500.62 in his/her account;
-On 7/13/21, he/she had $6,760.62 in his/her account;
-No letter showing the facility notified the resident or responsible party that he/she was within $200 of the SSI limit or over the limit.
6. Review of Resident #608's trust account, showed:
-On 5/31/21, he/she had $5,370.42 in his/her trust account;
-On 6/30/21, he/she had $5,388.32 in his/her account;
-On 7/13/21, he/she had $6,576.32 in his/her account;
-No letter showing the facility notified the resident or responsible party that he/she was within $200 of the SSI limit or over the limit.
7. Review of Resident #609's trust account, showed:
-On 5/31/21, he/she had 4,852.02 in his/her account;
-On 6/30/21, he/she had $5,98.02 in his/her account;
-On 7/13/21, he/she had $6,252.02 in his/her account;
-No letter showing the facility notified the resident or responsible party that he/she was within $200 of the SSI limit or over the limit.
8. Review of Resident #601's trust account, showed:
-On 5/31/21, he/she had $5,393.59 in his/her trust account;
-On 6/30/21, he/she had $5,430.53 in his/her account;
-On 7/13/21, he/she had $6,154.53 in his/her account;
-No letter showing the facility notified the resident or responsible party that he/she was within $200 of the SSI limit or over the limit.
9. Review of Resident #600's trust account, showed:
-On 5/31/21, he/she had $4,933.68 in his/her trust account;
-On 6/30/21, he/she had $4,994.63 in his/her account;
-On 7/13/21, he/she had $5,908.63 in his/her account;
-No letter showing the facility notified the resident or responsible party that he/she was within $200 of the SSI limit or over the limit.
10. Review of Resident #607's trust account, showed:
-On 5/31/21, he/she had $5,189.87 in his/her trust account;
-On 6/30/21, he/she had $4,983.40 in his/her account;
-On 7/13/21, he/she had $5,887.40 in his/her account;
-No letter showing the facility notified the resident or responsible party that he/she was within $200 of the SSI limit or over the limit.
11. Review of Resident #602's trust account, showed:
-On 5/31/21, he/she had $4,880.52 in his/her trust account;
-On 6/30/21, he/she had $5,226.52 in his/her account;
-On 7/13/21, he/she had $5,662.52 in his/her account;
-No letter showing the facility notified the resident or responsible party that he/she was within $200 of the SSI limit or over the limit.
12. During interviews on 7/14/21 at 12:35 P.M. and 7/15/21 at 1:15 P.M., Employee LL said:
-If the resident is within $200 of the SSI limit, they are supposed to send written notification to the resident/guardian. The next thing they have to do is figure out how to handle it, if it is a large amount, the person may have to go on private pay status for a couple of months. One of the first things they will do for a large amount of excess money is make sure the resident has a burial plan. They also buy clothing and recliners, etc for the residents. This has been a more difficult year for this with some residents getting stimulus checks and circuit breaker checks;
-They need to have a meeting about Resident #606's situation. Employee LL said this was a lump sum from social security. Sometimes talking with people about burial plans takes a little more time than just having them sign something.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0577
(Tag F0577)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to post the results of the most recent survey of the facility in a place readily accessible to residents, family members and lega...
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to post the results of the most recent survey of the facility in a place readily accessible to residents, family members and legal representatives of residents. The sample was 26. The census was 132.
Review of the facility's Resident Rights policy, revised 4/29/21, showed the resident has the right to examine the results of the most recent survey of the facility conducted by federal or state surveyors and any plan of correction in effect with respect to the facility. The results must be made available by the facility and readily accessible to residents and the facility must post a notice of their availability.
Observation on 7/7/21 at 8:58 P.M., 7/8/21 at 7:20 A.M., 7/9/21 at 8:00 A.M., 7/13/21 at 11:00 A.M. and 7/15/21 at 8:00 A.M., showed a sign behind the receptionist's desk that read, survey binder upon request.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 8:00 A.M., the receptionist was asked where the survey binder was located. He/she did not know where the survey binder was because he/she was new at the facility. The administrator was asked where the survey binder was located. She said it should be at the front desk. Human Resources checked at the front desk and did not see the binder.
During an interview on 7/16/21 at 1:37 P.M., the administrator said the survey binder was found in her office. She said she was aware that the binder should be accessible to residents and visitors, however, they were updating the binder, so that was the reason why it was not at the front desk.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain a clean, comfortable and homelike environment...
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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 maintain a clean, comfortable and homelike environment by not ensuring walls, floors, furniture, exhaust vents and equipment were clean and in good repair in resident rooms and common areas for 7 out of 26 sampled residents (Residents #81, #28, #74, #118, #42, #110 and #39). The census was 132.
1. Review of Resident #81's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by facility staff, dated 5/15/21, showed the following:
-admission date 2/18/21;
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses included anemia, schizophrenia (a mental disorder leading to faulty perception, inappropriate actions and feelings and withdrawal from reality) and chronic obstructive lung disease.
Observations on 7/7/21 at 9:15 A.M., 7/9/21 9:25 A.M. and 7/14/21 at 12:35 P.M., of resident's room, showed a single sink with a green and blue plaid pad underneath the sink that was wet to touch and the backboard was off below the sink, exposing drywall that buckled and had multiple black spots covering 75% of the drywall.
During an interview on 7/7/21 at 9:15 A.M., the resident said the sink and wall have been like that for a while. He/she thought it looked gross and he/she would like for it to be repaired.
During an interview on 7/15/2021 at 8:55 A.M., the maintenance director said there is evidence that at some point, the sink had been leaking and caused water damage. He said the sink was not currently leaking and repairs needed to be made to the drywall.
During an interview on 7/16/2021 at 10:45 A.M., the administrator said she expected water damage located in a resident's room caused by a leaking sink to be fixed and did not consider that to be homelike.
2. Review of Resident #28's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-admitted [DATE];
-Moderate cognitive impairment;
-No rejection of care;
-Required supervision of staff for transfers, eating and personal hygiene;
-Required limited assistance of one staff for dressing, toilet use and bathing;
-Independent with bed mobility and locomotion on and off the unit;
-Occasionally incontinent of bowel and bladder;
-Diagnoses included heart failure, high blood pressure, dementia, anxiety disorder, depression and schizophrenia.
Review of the resident's care plan, in use at time of survey, showed:
-Problem: The resident has unspecified bladder incontinence;
-Goal: The resident will remain free from skin breakdown due to incontinence and brief use through the review date;
-Interventions: activities, notify nursing if incontinent during activities;
-Clean peri-area (area between the thighs) with each incontinence episode;
-Ensure the resident has unobstructed path to the bathroom;
-Monitor fluid intake to determine if natural diuretics such as coffee, tea, or cola is contributing to increased urination and incontinence.
Observation on 7/14/21 at 8:23 A.M., showed the resident's bed was unmade, the blue vinyl mattress covering was half way off the bed, exposing the mattress. The mattress was beige in color along the edges. The center of the mattress was maroon color with a large brown dried ring stain in the center of the bed.
Observation on 7/14/21 at 10:50 A.M., showed the bed remained in the same condition. Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) I came into the room, and said it looked like urine on the mattress, to him/her. CNA I pulled on the beige covering over the mattress and said it looked like the covering should be cut off. I will go talk to maintenance. I don't know how to get it off, it looks like you have to cut it off.
Observation and interview on 7/15/21 at 9:50 A.M., showed the resident's mattress was unchanged. The center still was maroon in color with a large brown dried ring stain in the center. CNA F said it was pee on the mattress. They need to get the resident another mattress. The cover doesn't come off.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 11:00 A.M., the Director of Nurses (DON) said she did not know what the discoloration on the resident's mattress was. The DON said the mattress was discolored because the mattress cover was not zipped over the mattress. The resident is incontinent and he/she drinks on his/her bed, and may have spilled something. The DON said he/she would get the bed changed out.
3. Review of Resident #74's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses included asthma, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Observation on 7/15/21 at 8:16 A.M., showed yellow streaks of dried liquid along the wall to the right side of the doorway in the resident's room. A nightstand was against the wall with one drawer in the bottom and the top drawer missing. Personal effects were on top of the nightstand, and a blanket was folded on the floor next to the nightstand. Crumbs and bits of food were on the floor next to the resident's roommate's bed, and underneath the bed. Ants crawled along the floor underneath the resident's window.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 8:16 A.M., the resident said one of the nightstand drawers is missing, so the resident has to put his/her personal items on top of the furniture or on the floor next to it. Housekeeping is supposed to clean resident rooms, but they are not thorough.
4. Review of Resident #118's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-admitted [DATE];
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses included anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Observation and interview on 7/13/21 at 4:58 P.M., showed the resident sat in his/her room. The window in his/her room was caked with a white film, with no visibility to the outside. Gnats flew throughout the room and the resident swatted them from his/her face while he/she talked. The resident said someone used to spray for bugs in the his/her room, but they don't anymore. At least they don't have roaches right now, just gnats and flies everywhere. It would be nice if his/her window was clean so he/she could see outside, but he/she cannot see through the window at all right now.
5. Review of Resident #42's annual MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-admitted [DATE];
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses included asthma, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Observations on 7/7/21 at 11:43 A.M. and 7/13/21 at 5:16 P.M., showed dust and several cobwebs on the resident's window. Gnats flew around the resident's room. There were dried streaks of yellow liquid on the walls of the resident's bathroom.
During an interview on 7/13/21 at 5:16 P.M., the resident said housekeeping cleans his/her bathroom every other day. There are bugs here all the time. The facility is dirty and junky.
6. Review of Resident #110's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses included asthma, depression, schizophrenia and mild intellectual disability.
Observation on 7/13/21 at 5:27 P.M., showed the resident's window caked with dust, facing a fenced-in courtyard.
During an interview on 7/13/21 at 5:27 P.M., the resident said he/she wanted the window clean because he/she really likes sunshine.
7. Review of Resident #39's annual MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-admitted [DATE];
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses included asthma, depression, schizophrenia, developmental disorder of scholastic skills and expressive language disorder.
Observation on 7/13/21 at approximately 7:55 A.M. showed the resident's window caked with dust, facing a fenced in courtyard. During an interview, the resident said he/she would like if the windows were cleaner so he/she could get more sunshine.
8. Observations of the main dining room, showed:
-On 7/7/21 at 12:01 P.M., the area was extremely warm. Four fans blew warm air throughout the dining room. The floor had black streaks and was sticky. One resident said the air conditioner had been out for a couple of days. Flies and gnats flew around the food preparation area, outside of the main kitchen;
-On 7/8/21 at 11:57 A.M., the area was extremely warm. Four fans blew warm air throughout the dining room. A Styrofoam cup, paper lids, sugar packets, water and black scuffs were scattered throughout the floor. Flies and gnats were present as staff attempted to wave them away.
During an interview on 7/7/21 at approximately 12:45 P.M., CNA BB said the dining room had been without air for about a week. They try to keep the doors closed and clear the room out as soon as the residents are finished eating. The dining room was dirty but would be cleaned after the meal service. The dining area was not homelike.
9. Observations on 7/7/21 at 9:38 A.M., 7/8/21 at 7:15 A.M., 7/9/21 at 6:27 A.M., 7/13/21 at 4:49 P.M. and 7/14/21 at 6:47 A.M., showed streaks of dried liquid, approximately 4 feet tall, splattered along the left wall near the doorway to the dining room. An air vent, approximately 32 inches wide, in the wall across from the dining room, was caked with dust.
10. Observations of the secured female unit on 7/7/21 at 9:20 A.M., 7/8/21 at 7:15 A.M., 7/9/21 at 7:02 A.M., 7/13/21 at 5:37 P.M., and 7/15/21 at 7:53 A.M., showed:
-Above the door to the secured unit, a large cobweb hung in the corner of the wall and ceiling;
-In the dayroom, a large cobweb hung in the corner of the room by the window. Gray debris coated the exhaust fan in the center of the dayroom ceiling, and also on the exhaust fan in the ceiling by the storage cabinets;
-In the hall, streaks of dried liquid, approximately 5 feet high, splattered along the wall in between the two separate entrances to the dayroom;
-At the end of the hall, cobwebs hung from handrails near the door exiting to the fenced-in courtyard.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 9:32 A.M., CNA KK said the residents on the secured female unit can do a lot for themselves, but they have psychiatric issues. The residents need help from staff to remind them to take care of themselves and their rooms. Ultimately, it is up to facility staff to help the residents keep their rooms clean.
11. During an interview on 7/16/21 at 11:20 A.M., Housekeeper CC said housekeeping works during the day shift. They are each assigned certain halls. He/she pulls the trash first, restocks the bathroom toiletries, sweeps, wipes down inside the room and mops the bathroom.
12. During an interview on 7/15/21 at 11:40 A.M., Corporate Housekeeping Supervisor AA said the current facility housekeeping supervisor is new and in training. He confirmed that there were issues with the cleanliness of the facility. He was aware the current staff isn't there yet with getting the facility cleaned the way it needed to be. They have also ordered more supplies for the staff. The resident rooms are cleaned daily, including bathrooms, vents and windows.
13. During an interview on 7/28/21 at 2:54 P.M., the DON said the facility does not have a policy for housekeeping that contains information on how to maintain the cleanliness of resident common areas and resident rooms.
14. During an interview on 7/16/21 at 12:24 P.M., the administrator said he/she is aware there are cleanliness issues throughout the facility. A new company started working with the facility a month ago and they have hired new staff to oversee laundry and housekeeping. The facility needed deep cleaning, which has just begun with the new company.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Abuse Prevention Policies
(Tag F0607)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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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 timely checks were completed for criminal backgrounds, the employment disqualification list, and federal indicator checks and follow their policy for seven of ten employee records reviewed. In addition, the facility failed to implement abuse and neglect policies and procedures, in accordance with federal requirements, that addressed resident to resident sexual activity. The facility failed to ensure the resident's capacity to consent forms were signed all required parties for three residents (Residents #503, #39, and #58). The census was 132.
1. Review of the facility's Screening-Applicant employee, volunteer staff and Vendor policy revised on 4/29/21, under pre-employment screening, showed:
-Human Resources department (HR) will conduct pre-employment screens on applicants to determine whether the applicant has committed a disqualifying crime, is an excluded provider on any federal or state healthcare programs, is eligible to work in the United states, and, if applicable licensed or certified to perform the duties of the position for which they applied;
-HR staff will conduct the following screens on potential employees prior to hire:
-Criminal history;
-Federal exclusions lists;
-Family care safety registry;
-Employee Disqualification List;
-Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) registry.
Review of the facility's Sexual Activity/Abuse and Neglect policy, reviewed 4/9/21, showed:
-Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the facility provides protective oversight and care for all residents requesting to engage in sexual activity/intercourse while at the same time protecting their rights;
-Procedure: Residents that are wishing to engage in sexual activity/intercourse will be allowed to participate in these activities as long as both parties consent and have the ability to consent. Non-consensual acts and acts that impact negatively on the resident community, such as public displays, shall not be allowed;
-Determine of ability to consent: If the resident has a guardian or physical and/or cognitive impairment, an assessment should be completed to determine the resident's ability to consent. The assessment will be completed by the Interdisciplinary Care Team, with the assistance of the resident's physician and/or psychiatrist as needed. The assessment shall include the following:
-Awareness of the relationship including awareness of who is initialing the relationship, identity of the other person, and comfort level with sexual intimacy;
-Ability to avoid exploitation including the resident's values and ability to refuse unwanted advances;
-Awareness of potential risk associated with the relationship, including sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy, if applicable, or reaction if the relationship ends. The resident's guardian (if applicable) will be invited to provide their guidance/option to the Interdisciplinary Care Team. Family members may be involved in the assessment as appropriate;
-All documentation regarding the resident's ability to consent shall be maintained in the resident's medical file and, if appropriate, in the resident's care plan;
-Residents will be assessed for their capacity to consent to sexual activity if they have a history of sexual activity, have indicated that they wish to engage in sexual activity, or if the facility or guardian otherwise believes that they should assessed. All residents do not need to be assessed. Residents will be reassessed as needed;
-If a resident has been deemed to be unable to consent to sexual activity, the resident will be told that they are not permitted to engaged in sexual activity.
2. Review of sampled employees' records hired since the last survey, showed:
-Employee AA, a certified medication technician (CMT), hired on 3/25/21. Staff did not complete a criminal background (CBC) check, an employment disqualification list (EDL) check and the federal indicator check (to ensure the employee is in good standing with nurse aide program) until 7/14/21;
-Employee BB, a nurse, hired on 3/8/21. Staff did not complete a CBC check, an EDL check and the federal indicator check until 7/14/21;
-Employee CC, an activity aide, hired on 6/8/21. Staff did not complete a CBC check, an EDL check and a federal indicator check until 7/14/21;
-Employee DD, a CNA, hired on 3/30/21. Staff did not complete a CBC check, an EDL check and the federal indicator until check 7/14/21;
-Employee EE, the business office manager, hired on 12/21/20. Staff did not complete a CBC check, an EDL check and a federal indicator check until 2/19/21;
-Employee FF, a nurse, hired on 11/9/20. Staff did not complete a CBC check, an EDL check and the federal indicator until check 2/19/21;
-Employee GG, the receptionist, hired on 1/13/21. Staff did not complete a CBC check, an EDL check and the federal indicator check until 2/19/21.
During an interviews on 7/14/21 at 8:18 A.M. and 2:38 P.M., the HR director said her office has been moved three times and she identified that there were some employees that had missing documentation. The employees that had checks in February were caught when she audited the employee files. So she rechecked them. She said the policy should be followed with all of the checks done before hire.
3. Review of Resident #503's medical record, showed:
-Has a legal guardian;
-Review of the care plan, in use during the survey, showed no documentation regarding the resident's capacity to consent to sexual activity.
Review of the resident's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment completed by facility staff, dated 3/9/21, showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses include high blood pressure, heart failure, diabetes, schizophrenia (a mental disorder leading to faulty perception, inappropriate actions and feelings and withdrawal from reality) and asthma.
-Has hallucinations and delusions.
Review of the resident's capacity to consent to sexual activity form, showed:
-Date of Assessment: 2/11/21;
-Determine if the resident has a guardian or not. A guardian is usually the individual with the legal responsibility for making choices on the resident's behalf, usually a court appointment guardian or family member, though in same cases it may be a partner or friend;
-The resident has a guardian: yes;
-Assess capacity to consent. Review the consent form with the participant and ask open ended questions to determine comprehension. As you review the consent information, determine if the participant meets the criteria below;
-The resident has the ability to communicate a yes or no decision: yes;
-The resident has the ability to understand relevant information. Resident's awareness of the relationship: Is the resident aware of who is initiating sexual contact? Does the resident believe that the other person is a spouse, and thus, acquiesces out of delusional belief, or is he/she cognizant of the other's identity and intent? Can the resident state what level of sexual intimacy he/she would be comfortable with: yes;
-The resident has the ability to appreciate the situation and its likely consequences. Resident's ability to avoid exploitation: Is the behavior consistent with formerly held beliefs/values? Does the resident has the capacity to say no to uninvited sexual contact: yes;
-The participant has the ability to manipulate information rationally? Resident's awareness of potential risks: Does the resident realize that this relationship may be time limited (placement on unit is temporary)? Can the resident describe how he/she will react when the relationship end: yes;
-Scoring the assessment: For all questions asked, yes should be answered in order for the participant to consent. If the questions are marked no, the resident may be at risk/potential for harm;
-On the basis of this examination, I have arrived at the conclusion that: The resident has this capacity at this time;
-Signature of resident: blank;
-Signature of guardian: blank;
-Signature of evaluator: Signed by former Social Service Director QQ;
-Signature of social services: Signed by former Social Service Director QQ;
-Signature of Administrator: blank.
Review of the resident's progress notes, showed:
-On 2/10/21 at 5:44 P.M., Resident was found to be displaying sexual behaviors with another resident. Both residents were separated and educated on facility rules regarding sexual conduct. Resident denies pain or altered LOC. Psych nurse, physician, and upper management notified. Will continue to monitor for protective oversight;
-On 2/25/21 at 4:10 P.M., Resident was noted to be seen receiving oral sex from another resident. Resident has conducted this behavior previously with the same resident. Guardians have been made aware. Director of Nursing (DON) and administration was notified. Resident has been educated and there will be a further investigation pertaining to this matter. Staff will continue to monitor for protective oversight.
During an interview on 7/20/21 at 2:32 P.M., the resident's legal guardian confirmed that the facility contacted him/her regarding the incident that occurred on 2/10/21. He/she was not aware of the incident on 2/18/21. He/she was not aware there was a capacity to consent to sexual activity form. He/she did not sign it and would have preferred the facility contact him/her to involve him/her in the decision to determine if the resident had the capacity to consent. He/she would have wanted to conduct an assessment. He/she did not believe the resident had the capacity to consent to sexual activity. He/she also confirmed that he/she was contacted on 1/11/21. He/she was informed that the resident tried to sneak into another resident's room, but staff intervened before anything occurred.
During an interview on 7/21/21 at 8:38 A.M., hall monitor TT said the resident was not in his/her room. He/she was at electroconvulsion therapy (ECT, a medical treatment most commonly used in patients with severe major depression or bipolar disorder that has not responded to other treatments). The resident had a history of delusions. He/she was assigned to the resident's 1:1 monitoring before and the resident woke up in the middle of the night because the resident believed he/she was on fire.
Review of Resident #39's medical record, showed:
-Has a legal guardian;
-Review of the care plan, in use during the survey, showed no documentation regarding the resident's capacity to consent to sexual activity.
Review of the resident's annual MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses include diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, schizophrenia and asthma
-No behaviors.
Review of the resident's capacity to consent to sexual activity form, showed:
-Date of Assessment: 2/11/21;
-Determine if the resident has a guardian or not. A guardian is usually the individual with the legal responsibility for making choices on the resident's behalf, usually a court appointment guardian or family member, though in same cases it may be a partner or friend;
-The resident has a guardian: yes;
-Assess capacity to consent. Review the consent form with the participant and ask open ended questions to determine comprehension. As you review the consent information, determine if the participant meets the criteria below;
-The resident has the ability to communicate a yes or no decision: yes;
-The resident has the ability to understand relevant information. Resident's awareness of the relationship: Is the resident aware of who is initiating sexual contact? Does the resident believe that the other person is a spouse, and thus, acquiesces out of delusional belief, or is he/she cognizant of the other's identity and intent? Can the resident state what level of sexual intimacy he/she would be comfortable with: yes;
-The resident has the ability to appreciate the situation and its likely consequences. Resident's ability to avoid exploitation: Is the behavior consistent with formerly held beliefs/values? Does the resident has the capacity to say no to uninvited sexual contact: yes;
-The participant has the ability to manipulate information rationally? Resident's awareness of potential risks: Does the resident realize that this relationship may be time limited (placement on unit is temporary)? Can the resident describe how he/she will react when the relationship end: yes;
-Scoring the assessment: For all questions asked, yes should be answered in order for the participant to consent. If the questions are marked no, the resident may be at risk/potential for harm;
-On the basis of this examination, I have arrived at the conclusion that: The resident has this capacity at this time;
-Signature of resident: blank;
-Signature of guardian: blank;
-Signature of evaluator: Signed by former Social Service Director QQ;
-Signature of social services: Signed by former Social Service Director QQ;
-Signature of Administrator: blank.
Review of the resident's progress notes, showed:
-On 2/25/21 at 4:06 P.M., Resident was noted to be seen giving oral sex to another resident. Resident has conducted this behavior previously with the same resident. Guardians have been made aware. DON and administrator was notified. Resident has been educated and there will be a further investigation pertaining to this matter. Staff will continue to monitor for protective oversight;
-On 2/25/21 at 4:27 P.M., Social worker spoke with resident about consensual physical activity with another resident, also educated on the process. Social worker also spoke with the deputy guardian and informed him of the activity. Deputy is going to speak more with the public administrator and get back to us. Social services will continue to monitor.
During an interview on 7-21-21 at 9:49 A.M., the resident's legal guardian said he/she was not made aware of capacity to consent for sexual activity that was signed for resident. He/she made aware of an incident on 1/11/21 regarding inappropriate sexual behaviors. He/she did not sign any consent for the resident and absolutely did not believe the resident had capacity to consent for sexual activity. He/she would want the facility to contact him/her to be included in decision making for consent.
During an interview on 7/21/21 at 11:38 A.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) RR said he/she works for the resident's physician. He/she confirmed that the resident's physician was notified about the resident engaging in sexual activity, but the physician was not aware of the capacity to consent form.
Review of Resident #58's medical record, showed:
-Has a legal guardian;
-Review of the care plan, in use during the survey, showed no documentation regarding the resident's capacity to consent to sexual activity.
Review of the resident's annual MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses include acid reflux, cerebral palsy (a congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone, or posture), seizure disorder, manic depression and schizophrenia;
-No behaviors.
Review of the resident's progress notes, dated 2/10/21 at 5:46 P.M., showed resident confirmed hypersexual consensual activity occurred with another peer. No discoloration or swelling noted on body, no complaints of pain or any concerns voiced during interview. Resident received education on protocols and permission required before both parties can engage in sexual relations.
Review of the resident's capacity to consent to sexual activity form, showed:
-Date of Assessment: 2/11/21;
-Determine if the resident has a guardian or not. A guardian is usually the individual with the legal responsibility for making choices on the resident's behalf, usually a court appointment guardian or family member, though in same cases it may be a partner or friend;
-The resident has a guardian: yes;
-Assess capacity to consent. Review the consent form with the participant and ask open ended questions to determine comprehension. As you review the consent information, determine if the participant meets the criteria below;
-The resident has the ability to communicate a yes or no decision: yes;
-The resident has the ability to understand relevant information. Resident's awareness of the relationship: Is the resident aware of who is initiating sexual contact? Does the resident believe that the other person is a spouse, and thus, acquiesces out of delusional belief, or is he/she cognizant of the other's identity and intent? Can the resident state what level of sexual intimacy he/she would be comfortable with: yes;
-The resident has the ability to appreciate the situation and its likely consequences. Resident's ability to avoid exploitation: Is the behavior consistent with formerly held beliefs/values? Does the resident has the capacity to say no to uninvited sexual contact: yes;
-The participant has the ability to manipulate information rationally? Resident's awareness of potential risks: Does the resident realize that this relationship may be time limited (placement on unit is temporary)? Can the resident describe how he/she will react when the relationship end: yes;
-Scoring the assessment: For all questions asked, yes should be answered in order for the participant to consent. If the questions are marked no, the resident may be at risk/potential for harm;
-On the basis of this examination, I have arrived at the conclusion that: The resident has this capacity at this time;
-Signature of resident: blank;
-Signature of guardian: blank;
-Signature of evaluator: Signed by former Social Service Director QQ;
-Signature of social services: Signed by former Social Service Director QQ;
-Signature of Administrator: blank.
During an interview on 7/21/21 at 12:00 P.M., the resident's guardian said their office did not typically sign capacity to consent forms. If it is consensual, the resident is safe and there was no risk, the office would generally be fine with it. The resident's guardian said he/she could not answer whether the resident had the capacity to consent.
4. During an interview on 7/21/21 at 10:15 A.M., the Social Services Director said if a resident wanted to engage in sexual activity, he would bring them in the administrator's office to have a discussion. They would ask the resident a series of questions and go over the capacity to consent form. If the resident has a legal guardian, he would contact them. If the resident planned to be sexually active, they would also contact the physician. If the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) or hall monitors notify them that a resident had a girlfriend or boyfriend, they would complete the form as well. In his opinion, he did not believe that Resident #39 had the capacity to consent. Resident #503 and #58 have the capacity to consent. The administrator, resident, evaluator, and social worker would have to sign it. It is also care-planned so it can be reviewed by the physician to determine if the resident still had the capacity to consent, could physically engage in sexual activity, and if it was safe for the resident.
5. During an interview on 7/21/21 at 10:50 A.M., Physician W said the facility had not involved him/her regarding the capacity to consent. He/she did not know about the form. He/she believed Resident #503 was alert and oriented x 3, but had impaired judgment. He/she believed that Resident #58 had the capacity to consent. He/she did not know Resident #39.
6. During an interview on 7/21/21 at 12:17 P.M., LPN SS said if residents engage in sexual activity, he/she would go to the resident's chart to see if they were their own responsible party or if they had a guardian. He/she would report it to the DON. The residents would be educated. Some residents are allowed to engage in sexual activity, but others would need sexual training, how to protect themselves, and to ensure it was consensual. He/she would also go to the social worker to find out if they have a capacity to consent form.
7. During an interview on 7/21/21 at 12:20 P.M., hall monitor TT said if residents engage in sexual activity, they would be separated and he/she would notify the social worker, charge nurse, DON and administrator. They would keep an eye on them as well. He/she would find out from the social worker if the resident had the capacity to consent. He/she did not know if it is care-planned. Staff received education a week ago. They were told what to do and what not to do. The resident's guardians would have to consent for them to engage in sexual activity.
8. During an interview on 7/21/21 at 12:28 P.M., the DON said if residents engage in sex, they would contact the guardian and the physician. They would also educate the resident. Social services completes the capacity to consent form. They would ensure it was consensual and the administrator follows up. The DON did not know how the social worker completes the form and she had never signed off on it. The social worker would speak with the guardian, administrator, and the physician. If the guardian said the resident did not have the capacity to consent, the resident is educated on what the guardian said and they are told to abstain from sex. It would be difficult to say if the residents had the capacity to consent without looking at the form. She expected the guardian to be notified and to sign the capacity to consent form.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to report allegations of abuse to the Department of Healt...
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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 report allegations of abuse to the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) as required, within a two-hour time frame, for 7 residents (Residents #1, #92, #30, #20, #111, #142 and #9). The sample was 26. The census was 132.
Review of the facility's Abuse and Neglect Policy, dated as last reviewed and approved 7/18/20, showed:
-Purpose: To outline procedures for reporting and investigating complaints of abuse, neglect, and misuse of funds/property, to define terms of types of abuse/neglect and misappropriation of funds and property, and to ensure that a due process for appeals to the accused is outlined. To ensure immediate reporting of all abuse allegations to the Administrator or designee and the Director of Nursing (DON) or designee and outside persons or agencies. To establish actions related to the alleged perpetrator and to ensure investigation and assessment of all residents involved is completed;
-It is the policy of the facility that every resident has the right to be free from any physical or chemical restraints imposed for purposes of discipline or convenience, and not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms. It is also the policy of this facility that every resident has the right to be free from verbal, sexual, physical, or mental abuse, corporal punishment, and involuntary seclusion;
-Mistreatment, neglect, or abuse of residents is prohibited by this facility;
-This facility is committed to protecting our residents from abuse by anyone including, but not limited to, facility staff, other residents, consultants, volunteers, and staff from other agencies providing services to the individual, family members or legal guardians, friends, or any other individuals;
-Definitions:
-Physical Abuse - Purposefully beating, striking, wounding, or injuring any consumer or any manner whatsoever mistreating or maltreating a consumer in a brutal or inhumane manner. Physical abuse includes handling a consumer with any more force than is reasonable for a consumer's proper control, treatment or management;
-Verbal Abuse - Using profanity or speaking in a demeaning, nontherapeutic, undignified, threatening or derogatory manner in a consumer's presence;
-Training: During orientation of new employees, the facility will cover at least the following topics:
-Sensitivity to resident rights and resident needs and what constitutes physical, sexual, verbal and mental abuse;
-Staff obligations to prevent and report abuse, neglect and theft;
-Prevention and Identification:
-The facility will provide residents, facility and staff, information on how and to whom they may report concerns;
-Reporting and Investigating Allegations:
-Employees are required immediately to report any occurrences of potential mistreatment including alleged violations, mistreatment, neglect, abuse, sexual assault, and injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property they observe, hear about or suspect to a supervisor, the Administrator;
-This facility does not condone resident abuse by anyone, including employees, physicians, consultants, volunteers, and staff of other agencies serving the resident, family members, legal guardians, sponsors, other residents, friends, or other individuals. It is the responsibility of our employees, facility consultants, attending physicians, family members, and visitors etc., to promptly report any incident or suspected incident of abuse/neglect/misappropriation of funds to facility management immediately. If such incidents occur after hours the Administrator or designee and Director of Nursing or designee will be notified at home or by cell phone and informed of any such incident;
-The facility must ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or sexual assault including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property, are reported immediately, but no later than 2 hours after the allegation is made, if the events that cause the allegation involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury, or not later than 24 hours if the events that cause the allegation do not involve abuse and do not result in serious bodily injury, to the Administrator of the facility and to other officials (including State Survey Agency) in accordance with State law through established procedures:
-Final Report. A final report of the investigation will be sent to the Department of Public Health/Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) no later than 5 days following the initial complaint or incident. All investigation results will be made available as required by law.
1. Review of the facility's self-report, submitted to DHSS on 7/19/20 at 9:44 A.M., showed:
-Date and time of incident: 7/18/20 at 9:15 P.M.;
-Residents involved: Resident #1 and Resident #92;
-Summary of alleged incident: Nurse completing rounds and heard noise from room shared by residents. Entered room and found Resident #1 was choking Resident #92 while he/she was sleeping. Staff immediately separated and Resident #92 removed from room, placed on 1:1 monitoring, and assessed for injury, none noted. Resident #1 also assessed and remained agitated but refused to vent feeling on 1:1 monitoring. Police called. Physician notified and orders to give PRNs (as needed medications) and send Resident #1 out for psychiatric evaluation. Send Resident #92 out for evaluation related to the choking.
During an interview on 7/16/21 at 7:30 A.M., the administrator said she did not have any resident or staff statements for the investigation regarding Residents #1 and #92. The incident was reported to DHSS and investigated by the previous administrator.
2. Review of Resident #30's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by facility staff, dated 3/16/21, showed his/her diagnoses included schizophrenia (a mental condition that causes both psychosis (a loss of contact with reality) and mood problems).
Review of the resident's progress notes, showed:
-On 9/5/20 at 10:05 P.M., at approximately 6:30 P.M., resident was outside smoking and a peer then approached this resident in his/her personal space. This resident engaged in a physical altercation with peer. Immediately separated. Resident assessed. No injuries noted. Resident stated that he/she felt threatened by peer approaching him/her. Resident denies suicidal, homicidal or elopement ideations. Resident easily redirectable. Calm and cooperative with staff. Returned to room. Psych doctor made aware. New order (NO) for Ativan (medication used to treat anxiety) and Haldol (antipsychotic medication) received. Resident calm at this time. Legal guardian (LG) notified. Will continue to monitor for protective oversight.
-On 9/6/20 at 3:44 P.M., resident's right pinky first knuckle noted to be swollen. Resident unable to do range of motion with pain. Call to MD to obtain x-ray to right pinky awaiting call back. At 10:14 P.M., x-ray obtained to right hand related to swollen, painful fifth digit. Results pending.
Review of Resident #20's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed his/her diagnoses included traumatic brain injury (TBI, an injury that affects how the brain works), depression and schizophrenia.
Review of the resident's progress notes, dated 9/5/20 showed no entry.
Review of the facility's DHSS Self-Report Cover Sheet, showed:
-Date/time of the incident was: 9/5/20 reported 8:00 P.M.;
-Summary of incident: at approximately 6:30 P.M. Resident #30 and Resident #20 were in the back courtyard for after dinner smoke break. Staff was making sure all residents were at six feet social distancing. When Resident #20 walked up to Resident #30 making delusional allegations about him/her being a part of the conspiracy. Resident #30 hit Resident #20 in the face and staff immediately separated and code green called. Resident #30 was escorted back to his/her room and venting his/her feelings. Resident #20 invaded his/her personal space and Resident #30 lost control. His/her paranoid thoughts told him/her Resident #20 was trying to harm him/her. Resident #20 was not directable and had to be escorted to the 600 hall for protective oversight. Resident #20 continued with his/her delusional allegations of conspiracy. Resident #30 complained of pain in his/her left baby finger. Appeared to be swollen and tender to touch. Physician notified and x-ray was ordered x-ray to left hand. X-ray results revealed fracture to left baby finger.
Further review of the facility's self-report to DHSS, showed the facility reported the incident on 9/6/20 at 9:08 P.M. by fax.
During an interview on 7/16/21 at 10:00 A.M., the DON said he/she was not at the facility at the time of the incident between Residents #20 & #30.
3. Review of Resident #111's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-No behavior symptoms;
-No rejection of care;
-Diagnoses included: anemia (decrease in number of red blood cells), high blood pressure, high cholesterol and schizophrenia.
Review of the resident's progress notes, dated 11/26/20, showed, at 4:50 P.M. staff responded immediately responded to increased yelling from resident's room. Code green called. Resident noted to be on the floor displaying increased agitation, 9-1-1 called for ambulance and police assist per facility protocol. Hematoma (collection of blood beneath the skin) with bruising and swelling noted to left eye, ice pack applied immediately. Resident noted to have superficial scratches across forehead, right cheek, nose, and upper left lip. Resident has bleeding to scalp in three areas related to hair being pulled out. Neuro checks (an assessment completed by the nursing staff to monitor for changes in the resident's neurological (nervous system) status) started and remain within normal limits (WNL) for this resident's baseline. Vital signs (VS) Temperature (T, normal 97.8 through 99.1) 98.4, Pulse (P, normal 60 through 100) 129, Respirations (R, normal 12 through 18) 20, Blood Pressure (B/P, normal 90/60 through 120/80) 132/77, SPO2 (oxygen saturation (percent of oxygen in the blood), normal 95% through 100%) 97% on room air (RA). Resident has active range of motion in bilateral (both) upper extremities, limited range of motion to bilateral lower extremities related to edema. Resident assist up to chair times two assist. Resident voices complaints of pain to left eye. PRN Tylenol given per Medical Doctor (MD) order. Resident will be transported to hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Upper management made aware. Responsible Party (RP) made aware. Police Officer in facility at this time. Staff will continue to provide intensive monitoring until exit out of the facility.
Review of the facility's Registered Nurse (RN) Investigation Report submitted to DHSS, showed the date of the incident was 11/26/20, and the date of the RN completing the investigation was 12/2/20.
During an interview on 7/14/21 at 12:43 P.M., the DON verified the incident did occur on 11/26/20, but, it was not reported to the previous administrator until 12/2/20. The previous administrator should have reported this to DHSS within the required timeframes.
4. Review of the facility's investigation report, dated 12/2/20, showed:
-Date of incident 11/20/20;
-Residents involved: Residents #142 and #9;
-A written statement, dated 12/2/20, showed this writer accompanied by police to interview Resident #142 post altercation with his/her peer on 11/28/20. The resident stated the following: I did push him/her. I did not hit him/her. I thought when (he/she) came into the bathroom to use I thought (he/she) was being inappropriate so I pushed him/her. The officer educated the resident that he/she must not be physically aggressive with this peer and should ask staff for help. The resident voiced an understanding. The resident remains on 1:1 for protective oversight until he is transferred to the hospital for evaluation and treatment per physician order. The resident refused vital signs and further assessment by charge nurse due to increased paranoia and remained on 1:1 until discharged to the hospital per physician for further evaluation and treatment.
-A written statement, dated 12/2/20, showed this writer accompanied by police to interview the post altercation on 11/28/20. Resident #9 stated the following, I was trying to go to the bathroom. I knocked on the door and I did not hear anything so I went in. The resident was educated by the officer to ensure that no one is in the bathroom prior to entering. Further assessment of this resident indicated no redness, swelling, or bruising noted. Both the physician and the guardian had been contacted. The resident voiced no complaints of pain;
-Summary of findings: This writer was able to conclude from chart review, employee interview and resident statement, that the incident occurred as a result of Resident #142 being paranoid and thinking his/her roommate stated he/she was in a hurry to go to the bathroom and did knock on the door. This statement was given by the resident to the officer during an interview when he/she responded to the facility after police were called by the administrator.
During an interview on 7/16/21 at 1:39 P.M., the administrator said she was not notified about the incident until 12/2/20 regarding Resident #142 and #9. As soon as it was reported, she conducted an investigation and notified DHSS.
5. During an interview on 7/16/21 at 7:00 A.M., the DON said he/she expected all allegations of abuse and neglect to be reported within two hours. The administrator or the DON are responsible for reporting the allegations. If the administrator or DON are not in the building, the facility staff will call either the DON or the administrator to report any incidents/allegations. The DON expected a thorough investigation to be completed. Included in the investigation is the time the incident occurred, what happened, what the trigger was to cause the incident, the resident's diagnoses, what interventions have been put into place and what, if any, new orders were given by the doctor. The doctor and RP should be notified of all incidents. The administrator is responsible for overseeing the investigations are completed.
6. During an interview on 7/16/21 at 1:39 P.M., the administrator said she expected incidents and resident to resident altercations to be reported immediately to her or the DON so they could be investigated timely.
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate allegations of abuse for 12 of 26 sampled re...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate allegations of abuse for 12 of 26 sampled residents (Residents #503, #502, #92, #1, #493, #4, #28, #30, #20, #110, #62 and #34) who were involved in resident altercations. Appropriate witnesses and resident interviews were not documented or provided. This failure resulted in the facility not determining what actions are necessary for the protection of residents. The census was 132.
Review of the facility's Abuse and Neglect Policy, dated last reviewed and approved 7/18/20, showed:
-Purpose: To outline procedures for reporting and investigating complaints of abuse, neglect, and misuse of funds/property, to define terms of types of abuse/neglect and misappropriation of funds and property, and to ensure that a due process for appeals to the accused is outlined. To ensure immediate reporting of all abuse allegations to the Administrator or designee and the Director of Nursing (DON) or designee and outside persons or agencies. To establish actions related to the alleged perpetrator and to ensure investigation and assessment of all residents involved is completed;
-Definitions:
-Physical Abuse - Purposefully beating, striking, wounding, or injuring any consumer or any manner whatsoever mistreating or maltreating a consumer in a brutal or inhumane manner. Physical abuse includes handling a consumer with any more force than is reasonable for a consumer's proper control, treatment or management;
-Verbal Abuse - Using profanity or speaking in a demeaning, nontherapeutic, undignified, threatening or derogatory manner in a consumer's presence;
-Training: During orientation of new employees, the Facility will cover at least the following topics:
-Staff obligations to prevent and report abuse, and neglect;
-Prevention and Identification:
-The Facility will provide residents, Facility and staff, information on how and to whom they may report concerns;
-Reporting and Investigating Allegations:
-Employees are required immediately to report any occurrences of potential mistreatment including alleged violations, mistreatment, neglect, abuse, sexual assault, and injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property they observe, hear about or suspect to a Supervisor, the Administrator;
-This Facility does not condone resident abuse by anyone, including employees, physicians, consultants, volunteers, and staff of other agencies serving the resident, family members, legal guardians, sponsors, other residents, friends, or other individuals. It is the responsibility of our employees, Facility consultants, attending physicians, family members, and visitors etc., to promptly report any incident or suspected incident of abuse / neglect/misappropriation of funds to Facility management immediately. If such incidents occur after hours the Administrator or designee and DON or designee will be notified at home or by cell phone and informed of any such incident;
-The facility must ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or sexual assault including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property, are reported immediately, but no later than 2 hours after the allegation in made, if the events that cause the allegation involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury, or not later than 24 hours if the events that cause the allegation do not involve abuse and do not result in serious bodily injury, to the Administrator of the Facility and to other officials (including State Survey Agency) in accordance with State law through established procedures:
-Upon learning of the report of abuse or neglect, the Administrator shall initiate an incident investigation;
-If the resident complains of physical injuries or if resident harm is suspected, the resident physician will be contacted for further instructions. The Facility shall immediately call 911 to involve the Police department when there is:
-Physical abuse involving physical injury inflicted on a resident by a staff member or visitor;
-Physical abuse involving physical injury inflicted on a resident by another resident except in situations where the behavior is associated with dementia or developmental disability;
-Sexual abuse or assault of a resident by a staff member, another resident, or a visitor;
-When a crime is committed in the Facility by a person other than a resident;
-The following process will be used in investigations:
-Appointing an investigator. Once the Administrator or designee determines that there is a reasonable possibility that mistreatment occurred, the Administrator or designee will appoint a person to take charge of the investigation. The person in charge of the investigation will obtain a copy of any documentation relative to the incident. The investigation will include assessment of all residents involved and interventions to ensure protective oversight of all residents and involved residents in the Facility. Interventions could include; nursing staff separating alleged perpetrator and alleged victim including moving the residents to separate halls, Physician involvement, intensive monitoring of 15 minute face checks of the alleged perpetrator and alleged victim; this may include more intensive monitoring of 5 minute face checks based on the behavioral, psychiatric or medical needs of the resident, Legal Guardian notification, possible hospitalization or immediate discharge. More intensive monitoring will be determined by Administrative staff after an assessment of the resident is completed;
-Confidentiality. The investigator shall do as much as possible to protect identities of any employees and residents involved in the investigation, until the investigation is concluded. After a conclusion based on the facts of the investigation is determined, internal reports, interviews and witness statements shall be released only with the permission of the Administrator. Even if the Facility investigation is not complete, the Administrator will cooperate with any Department of Public Health investigation. The Administrator or designee will keep the resident or resident representative informed of the progress of the investigation as appropriate;
-Updates to the Administrator. The person in charge of the investigation will update the Administrator or designee during the process of the investigation. The Administrator or designee will keep the resident or resident representative informed of the progress of the investigation;
-Final Report. A final report of the investigation will be sent to the Department of Public Health/Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) no later than 5 days following the initial complaint or incident. All investigation results will be made available as required by law.
1. Review of the facility's administrative investigation report, dated 4/27/21, showed the following:
-Persons involved in incident: Resident #503 and Resident #502;
-Statements received from the affected persons: a check mark next to the word Yes;
-4/27/21 at approximately 11:45 A.M., in the 300 hall sitting room, Resident #503 pushed Resident #502 as staff was preparing to give Resident #502 his/her money.
Review of the documents attached to the facility's administrative investigation report, dated 4/27/21, showed the following:
-The attachments did not include any documented statements from Resident #503 or Resident #502;
-The attachments included two blank resident statement forms.
During an interview on 7/22/21 at 2:35 P.M., the Director of Nurses (DON) said it is the responsibility of herself, the administrator or whoever conducts the investigation, to ensure resident statements are obtained. Resident #503 is not always willing to provide statements. Resident #502 usually doesn't give much detail and will just say I'm mad. Even if a resident doesn't give much information or doesn't want to give a statement, this information should still be documented on the resident statement form as part of the investigation.
2. Review of Resident #92's medical record, showed his/her diagnoses included asthma, depression, schizophrenia (a serious mental illness that interferes with a person's ability to think clearly, manage emotions, make decisions and relate to others), bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and derangement of medial meniscus (chronic knee condition caused by torn ligaments or damaged cartilage) due to old tear or injury of unspecified knee.
Review of the resident's departmental notes, showed:
-On 7/2/20 at 9:49 P.M., the resident returned from the orthopedic surgeon at 4:45 P.M. Full left leg dressing in place. Resident has four 1 centimeter (cm) incisions to left knee, each incision has one suture. An order to keep leg elevated 12-24 hours;
-On 7/6/21 at 9:10 P.M., the resident alert and up sitting in wheelchair. Resident dressing to left leg removed by physician at appointment. Sutures removed from four incision sites. Resident states he/she is ready to start walking again. Resident educated on resuming therapy to assist with ambulating. Resident acknowledges an understanding in elevating left knee on pillow when in bed and using call light for staff to assist with transfers;
-On 7/18/20 at 11:01 P.M., Nurse PP documented at approximately 9:20 P.M., cries of help were heard coming from resident's room. Upon entering room, resident's roommate was observed over resident with hands appearing to be around his/her neck. Staff immediately removed roommate from resident. Resident assessed for injuries, assisted in wheelchair and removed from room, away from roommate. Slight redness observed around resident's neck, no bruising. Guardian and physician notified. Resident transferred to the hospital.
Review of the resident's care plan, undated, showed no documentation regarding the incident that occurred on 7/18/20.
Review of Resident #1's medical record showed his/her diagnoses included seizures, schizoaffective disorder bipolar type, oppositional defiant disorder (a behavior disorder with an ongoing pattern of uncooperative, defiant and hostile behavior toward authority figures), intermittent explosive disorder, intellectual disability, personality disorder (a mental disorder that deviates from the expectations of the culture, causes distress or problems) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Review of the resident's departmental notes, dated 7/18/20 at 10:35 P.M., showed Nurse PP documented at about 9:20 P.M., made rounds on hall and when voice of help heard coming from resident's room on the secured unit. Certified nurse aide (CNA) also heard it, upon entering room observed resident over his/her roommate with his/her hands around the roommate's neck. Roommate's face was slightly blueish in color. It took two staff to remove resident away from roommate. After separation, resident went back to his/her bed and sat down. He/she refused to explain why he/she was choking roommate. Then he/she became angry and ran through secured unit back door. Staff went after him/her. Hard to redirect. Allowed resident time to vent. Meanwhile 911 called. Police tried to talk to resident without success. Resident became aggressive with officer. As needed (PRN) medication requested by officer to be given. Guardian and physician notified. Order obtained for PRN intramuscular (IM) Ativan (treats anxiety) 2 milligram (mg) and injection was given. Resident became more agitated when ambulance arrived and restraints had to be used to transport resident to hospital.
Review of the resident's care plan, undated, showed:
-Care plan update, 7/18/20: Resident displayed unprovoked physically aggressive behavior toward his/her roommate. Resident had hands around resident's neck, roommate was blue in color and neck was red with hand prints around neck. Staff assisted x 2 to separate resident and peer. 911 contacted. Resident became hard to redirect and became aggressive with officers. PRN Ativan injection given. Resident put in restraints due to being agitated and aggressive with Emergency Medical Services (EMS);
-Goal: No documentation;
-Approaches: No documentation.
Review of the facility's completed investigation, signed by the administrator and DON on 7/21/20, showed:
-Registered Nurse (RN) investigation: On 7/18/20, charge nurse was doing rounds when he/she heard someone say, Help me. The nurse and the aide went into the room shared by Residents #1 and #92, where they saw Resident #1 standing over Resident #92. They pulled Resident #1 off Resident #92 and separated them immediately. Resident #1 refused to speak with the staff and started running down the hall, out in the courtyard. He/she continued to show aggression at that time. 911 was called and Resident #1 was escorted to the front lobby. He/she refused to speak of what happened to police or staff. Resident #1 then became irate and aggressive with the officers. Call placed to physician and order for Ativan 2 mg given as ordered. Head to toe assessment done on Resident #92, no injury noted; however, physician gave order to send him/her out for evaluation as well.
Summary: Resident #1 refused to speak about why he/she she did what he/she did so we really don't have a clear understanding. Resident #92 was asleep when it happened so he/she could not explain the situation either. Resident #1 had been doing well up to this point. He/she had been on an unsecured hall and we just moved him/her back to the secured unit.
Further review of the facility's investigation, showed:
-No documentation of interviews or written statements from the certified nurse aide (CNA) who witnessed the incident on 7/18/20;
-No documentation of interviews or written statements from other residents on the unit or staff who recently worked with Residents #1 and #92 prior to the incident.
During an interview on 7/16/21 at approximately 7:30 A.M., the administrator said she did not have any additional information for the investigation regarding Residents #1 and #92, including resident or staff statements.
3. Review of Resident #493's medical record, showed diagnoses included dementia, benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges (slow-growing tumor that forms on membranes that cover the brain), unspecified symptoms and signs with cognitive functions and awareness.
Review of the resident's care plan, updated 6/25/21, showed:
-Focus: Resident has a diagnosis of major neurocognitive disorder and Alzheimer's disease with behavior disturbances. He/she experiences behavioral disturbances that impacts his/her mood/behavior and he/she will act out aggressively against staff when in a paranoid state. He/she takes antipsychotic medications for management of his/her symptoms, placing him/her at risk for adverse drug reactions and falls, with no adverse reactions or fall noted to date;
-Goal: He/she will have fewer mental health symptoms managed by the lowest possible medication dosages;
-Interventions: Administer his/her medications as ordered;
-Monitor his/her signs and symptoms of adverse reactions. Document and report observations to the physician;
-Resident is to remain under the care of psychiatric physician to monitor medication regimen for effectiveness, adjustments, evaluations and hospitalization as needed;
-Focus: Update: On 6/24/21, he/she displayed physical aggression towards a peer, hit peer in the head with an object, causing a laceration. No injury to him/her noted. Order to send to hospital for evaluation. Police officer spoke with resident. He/she was placed on 1:1 monitoring;
-Goal: No documentation;
-Interventions: No documentation.
Review of the resident's progress notes, showed:
-On 6/24/20 at 8:03 P.M., Resident noted to have physically aggressive behavior towards another resident. Resident was seen by the nurse holding a metal object in his/her hand. When asked what happened, resident stated he/she hit another resident with metal object in the head. The metal bar was taken from the resident. Code green was called and staff responded immediately. Both residents were separated immediately. The resident was taken to his/her room and allowed him/her to vent his/her frustrations and concerns. Resident was placed on intensive monitoring. Head to toe body assessment was completed by the licensed nurse with no visible bruises on injuries noted. Resident was educated to let the staff know when he/she becomes upset. Resident stated I will get him/her (the other resident) when he/she comes back from the hospital. Physician was notified of the aggression and the threat. Order to send resident out for psych evaluation was received. Administrator, DON and guardian notified. Police Department was notified;
-On 6/25/20 at 4:12 A.M., Resident returned from hospital via stretcher accompanied by two attendants. No new orders provided. Resident taken to room. In bed at this time. Head to toe assessment performed. No bruising or red areas observed. Resident aware of his/her surroundings. Placed on 1:1 monitoring until further notice. Continue to provide protective oversight.
Review of Resident #4's medical record, showed his/her diagnoses included post traumatic seizures, vitamin D deficiency, repeated falls, chest pain and diabetes.
Review of the resident's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by facility staff, dated 3/12/21, showed:
-Behavioral symptoms, physical and verbal occurred 1 to 3 days;
-Diagnoses included high blood pressure, seizure disorder and schizophrenia.
Review of the resident's care plan, dated 5/20/21, showed:
-Focus: Resident has a history of behavioral challenges that require protective oversight in a secure setting. Per Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR, a federally mandated screening process for individuals with serious mental illness and/or intellectual disability/developmental disability), history of alcohol abuse, depressed mood with suicidal ideation. Mother reported depression and learning difficulties at age [AGE] and also had conversations with God/devil. Decreased motivation, lack of interest, poor sleep, low energy, crying spells, withdrawal from other. Traumatic brain injury at 17. Alert and able to make needs known, but difficult to understand due to muffled speech. Diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder, traumatic brain injury, diabetes, high blood pressure, iron deficiency anemia, vitamin D deficiency, obesity, and seizure disorder. Diminished vision and benefits from larger print and well lit areas;
-Goal: Resident will have no serious injuries due to behaviors;
-Interventions: Crisis Alleviations Lessons and Methods (CALM) technique if needed;
-Nonpharmaceutical interventions, 1:1 interventions as needed;
-Pharmaceutical interventions as needed;
-Focus: The resident uses psychotropic medications related to behavior management;
-Goal: The resident will be/remain free of psychotropic drug related complications;
-Interventions: Administer psychotropic medications as ordered by physician. Monitor for side effects and effectiveness every shift;
-Consult with pharmacy;
-Monitor/document/report as needed any adverse reactions of psychotropic medications.
Review of the facility's self report, dated 6/24/20, showed:
-Date and time reported: 6/24/20 at 5:15 P.M.;
-Residents involved: Resident #4 and #493;
-Summary of alleged incident: Resident to resident: Approximately 5:15 P.M., Resident #4 and #493 were observed fighting on 100 hallway right in front of Resident #4's room. Charge nurse on hallway came out of another resident's room. Nurse observed Resident #4's head bleeding and observed Resident #493 with a weapon. Weapon was removed from Resident #493's hand. Behavior emergency was called. Resident #493 was immediately placed on 1:1 monitoring. Resident #4 was assessed for head injury. Resident #493 was assessed for injury. Both residents were allowed to vent feeling. Resident #493 has a diagnosis of dementia and was not able to verbalize clearly what happened. Resident #4 vented to nurse that Resident #493 wandered into his/her room, he/she told Resident #493 to leave. Resident #4 admitted to kicking Resident #493 in the groin area. Resident #493 in return hit Resident #4 in the head with an object. Both families and guardians of residents were notified. Physicians were notified. Resident #4 was sent out for treatment. Resident #493 was sent out for aggressive behavior. Neuro checks stated immediately upon assessment with Resident #4. Care plans will be updated, possible medication adjustment with labs on Resident #493;
-No documentation of interviews or written statements of employees;
-No documentation of interviews from possible witnesses, staff and residents;
-No documentation regarding the weapon, what it was, and where the resident found it.
During an interview on 7/16/21 at 11:50 A.M., the administrator said they were not able to find the investigation. She expected all investigations to be conducted and for the facility to maintain records of it.
During an interview on 7/16/21 at 12:00 P.M., Resident #4 said he/she could not recall the incident or the resident's name that hit him/her. He/she did not remember anything.
During an interview on 7/16/21 at 12:30 P.M., Registered Nurse (RN) Y said medical records would know what happened because he/she was employed at the facility in June 2020. He/she was unable to think of another employee who was employed at the facility June 2020.
During an interview on 7/16/21 at 12:39 P.M., the medical records employee said he/she worked at the facility June 2020. He/she remembered a little about what happened. He/she knew that Resident #493 unscrewed something from the bed or lift and used it. It was hard and metal. That was all the information he/she knew.
4. Review of Resident #28's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-admitted : 6/25/12;
-Moderate cognitive impairment;
-No rejection of care;
-Required supervision for transfers, eating and personal hygiene;
-Required limited assistance of staff for dressing, toilet use and bathing;
-Occasionally incontinent of bowel and bladder;
-Diagnoses included: heart failure, high blood pressure, anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.
Review of the resident's care plan, showed:
-Problem: The resident has a long history of mental illness since age [AGE] including auditory hallucinations, agitation, aggressiveness, physically threatening behavior, suspicion of others, fighting, inability to provide for self, poor insight/judgement, dangerous smoking behaviors, noncompliance with meds and treatments. Symptoms are moderately controlled with medication. Good appetite, needs encouragement to attend group with little participation, suspicious of others, needs redirection, prompt with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), fluid intake restriction monitored;
-Goal: Stabilization of mental illness. With treatment regime ordered by physician and implementation of behavior management;
Interventions: Behavior modification programs as needed;
-CALM technique if needed;
-Interdisciplinary team (IDT) and guardian involvement as necessary;
-Long term psych management and counseling if needed;
-Nonpharmaceutical interventions: 1:1 interventions as needed;
-Pharmaceutical interventions as needed.
-Problem: The resident has a behavior problem related to diagnoses of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder;
-Goal: Ensure protective oversight is provided through next review;
-Interventions: Administer medications as ordered. Monitor/document for side effects and effectiveness;
-Anticipate and meet the resident's needs;
-Intervene as necessary to protect the rights and safety of others. Approach/Speak in a calm manner. Divert attention. Remove from situation and take to alternate location as needed;
-Monitor behavior episodes and attempt to determine underlying cause. Consider location, time of day, persons involved and situations. Document behavior and
potential causes;
-Praise any indication of the resident's progress/improvement in behavior.
Review of the resident's progress notes, dated 4/5/20 at 10:49 A.M., showed the resident was noted to have been physically aggressive toward another resident. Code green was called and staff responded immediately. Staff took resident away from the situation and allowed to vent his/her frustrations that lead to his/her aggression. Head to toe full skin/body assessment completed by licensed nurse with no visible bruises or injuries noted. Resident put on immediate 1:1 monitoring until further notice. Resident voiced understanding regarding letting staff know when he/she becomes upset. Medical Doctor (MD), Responsible Party (RP, family/guardian), DON, Assistant DON (ADON), and administrator made aware. Staff continue to monitor for protective oversite. Vital Signs (VS): Temperature (T, normal 97.8 through 99.1) 97.6, Pulse (P, normal 60 through 100) 99, Respirations (R, normal 12 through 18) 20 Blood Pressure (B/P, normal 90/60 through 120/80) 137/72, SPO2 (oxygen saturation (percent of oxygen in the blood), normal 95% through 100%) 99% on room air (RA).
Review of Resident #4's progress notes, dated 4/5/20 at 10:56 A.M., showed the resident was noted to be displaying increased agitation and arguing with his/her roommate. Resident roommate was noted displaying physical aggressive behavior toward resident by staff. Code green was call and staff responded immediately. Resident immediately separated from his/her roommate. Resident then placed on intensive monitoring and allowed to vent his/her feelings regarding occurrence. Resident verbalized his/her understanding regarding letting staff know when he/she becomes upset. Staff put preventative measure in place immediately to prevent further occurrence. Head to toe skin/body assessment completed by licensed nurse. Resident sustained a laceration (cut) to his/her forehead, with no other visible skin/body issues noted at this time. 4 X 4 gauze, abdominal pad (ABD) and Kerlix (gauze roll) applied to stop hemorrhaging. Complained of pain 10/10 (10 out of 10) in his/her head at site of injury. As needed (PRN) Tylenol 325 milligrams (mg) two tablets by mouth. Staff will continue to monitor for effectiveness. RP, DON, ADON, administrator and MD made aware. New Order (NO) to send to hospital for an evaluation and treatment related to head laceration. VS: T 98.9, P 91, R 20, B/P 136/90, SPO2 98% RA. At 6:51 P.M., resident returned from hospital at 3:35 P.M. with 10 stitches to the laceration on the forehead.
Review of the facility's self-report, dated 4/5/20 at 2:15 P.M., showed:
-The facility reported the altercation by fax, no investigation was received.
During an interview on 07/14/21 at 12:43 P.M., the DON said they cannot find the facility investigation.
5. Review of Resident #30's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-admitted : 1/26/16;
-discharged home on 7/13/21;
-Diagnosis included schizophrenia.
Review of the resident's care plan, showed:
-Problem: The resident has a behavior problem related to Schizophrenia. Has sensory perception related to auditory/visual hallucination and alterations
in mood/behavior. Has suspicion and mistrust for others, easily agitated/difficult to redirect;
Goal: Ensure protective oversight is provided through next review;
Interventions: Administer medications as ordered. Monitor/document for side effects and effectiveness;
-Anticipate and meet the resident's needs;
-Caregivers to provide opportunity for positive interaction, attention. Stop and talk with him/her as passing by;
-If reasonable, discuss the resident's behavior. Explain/reinforce why behavior is inappropriate and/or unacceptable to the resident;
-Intervene as necessary to protect the rights and safety of others. Approach/speak in a calm manner. Divert attention. Remove from situation and take to alternate location as needed;
-Monitor behavior episodes and attempt to determine underlying cause. Consider location, time of day, persons involved, and situations. Document behavior and potential causes;
-Provide a program of activities that is of interest and accommodates residents.
Review of the resident's progress notes, dated 9/5/20 at 10:05 P.M., showed at approximately 6:30 P.M., resident was outside smoking and a peer then approached this resident in his/her personal space. This resident engaged in a physical altercation with peer. Immediately separated. Resident assessed. No injuries noted. Resident stated that he/she felt threatened by peer approaching him/her. Resident denies suicidal, homicidal or elopement ideation's. Resident easily redirect able. Calm and cooperative with staff. Returned to room. Psych doctor made aware. NO for Ativan and Haldol. Resident calm at this time. Legal guardian notified.
Review of Resident #20's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-Psychosis: delusions;
-Behavioral symptoms: verbal occurred 1 to 3 days;
-Diagnoses included: traumatic brain injury (TBI, an injury that affects how the brain works), depression and schizophrenia.
Review of the resident's care plan, showed:
-Problem: The resident has a behavior problem related to experiences delusions thinking with paranoid overtones, (thinking FBI/CIA/Police) is monitoring his/her every
move, periods of sadness, during which he/she may become withdrawn or have the desire to harm self. He/she has had several displays of agitation this quarter and also provokes peer causing peer display physical aggression;
-Goal: Ensure protective oversight is provided through next review;
-Interventions: Administer medications as ordered. Monitor/document for side effects and effectiveness;
-Anticipate and meet the resident's needs;
-Explain all procedures to the resident before starting and allow the resident to adjust to changes;
-If reasonable, discuss the resident's behavior. Explain/reinforce why behavior is inappropriate and/or unacceptable to the resident;
-Intervene as necessary to protect the rights and safety of others. Approach/speak in a calm manner. Divert attention. Remove from situation and take to alternate location as needed.
Review of the resident's progress notes, dated 9/5/20, showed no entry.
Review of the facility's self- report, faxed to DHSS and dated 9/6/20, showed:
-The facility faxed over a summary of the incident, along with Resident #30's and Resident #20's face sheets;
-No witness statements were provided.
6. Review of the facility's administrative investigation report dated 3/28/21, showed the following:
-Persons involved in incident: Resident #110 and Resident #502;
-Witnesses: CNA L;
-Statements received from the witnesses: a check mark next to the word Yes;
-On 3/28/21 at approximately 10:30 A.M., CNA L called for a code green when he/she saw Resident #502 hit Resident #110 in the upper right arm.
Review of the documents attached to the facility's administrative investigation report, dated 3/28/21, showed the attachments did not include a documented witness statement from CNA L.
During interviews on 7/19/21 at 2:20 P.M. and on 7/20/21 at 9:07 A.M., the DON said social services keeps a record of employee/witness statements for each investigation. The facility obtains employee/witness statements as part of every investigation and the statements should be included with the investigation reports. She was not able to locate an employee/witness statement from CNA L for the 3/28/[
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure care and services were provided according to ac...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure care and services were provided according to acceptable standards of clinical practice. The facility failed to provide a low bed and administer medications as ordered by the physician, document a fall, notify the physician and responsible party (RP) of the fall, and complete post fall follow ups (Resident #23). The facility failed to complete post fall follow ups, daily weights and notify the physician that daily weights were not being completed (Residents #64 and #28). The facility failed to ensure physician orders were followed by not administering medication as ordered (Residents #6, #75, #116, #142, #69 and #33). The facility also failed to complete daily weights (Resident #101) and provide nutritional supplements as ordered (Resident #51). In addition, the facility failed to complete and document wound treatments as ordered (Resident # 99). The sample size was 26. The census was 132.
1. Review of the facility's Post Fall Protocol, dated as last reviewed and approved 2/26/21, showed:
-Affected Personnel: Administrator, Director of Nursing (DON), all Licensed and Registered Nurses (RN);
-What is a fall: The definition is any event, not purposeful, and not from external force that results in resident coming in contact with the next lower surface;
-The License Practical Nurse (LPN)/RN on duty will perform full head to toe assessment of affected resident immediately when informed of fall;
-Immediate vital signs (VS) are to be taken and include, temperature (T), Oxygen saturation (O2 sat) and neurological assessment (neuro checks, an assessment completed by nursing staff to monitor for changes in the resident's neurological (nervous system) status) if fall was unobserved, if resident hit any part of the head or if resident is cognitively impaired. Neuro assessments include assessments of level of consciousness, movement of extremities, hand grasp, pupil size, pupil reaction and speech;
-Documentation of a resident entry must be completed in the medical record and includes but is not limited to:
-Documentation of the incident details;
-The time of the incident;
-Location of the incident;
-Equipment involved if any;
-Resident activity at time of incident;
-Description of any injuries;
-The actions taken:
-Physician notification, including time of contact and time of response;
-Family/RP notification including time of contact and time of response;
-Continue neuro checks and VS every 15 minutes x 1 hour, every 30 minutes x 1 hour, every four hours until follow up complete. Progress along this time schedule only if signs are stable, and abnormalities are to be reported to the physician within 15 minutes;
2. Review of Resident #23's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by facility staff, dated 3/3/21, showed:
-admitted : 6/1/07
-Diagnoses included: anemia (decreased number of red blood cells), bipolar disease (a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression)) and schizophrenia (a mental condition that causes both psychosis (a loss of contact with reality) and mood problems);
-Cognitively intact;
-No rejection of care;
-Independent with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs);
-One fall since prior assessment with no injury.
Review of the resident's physician order sheet (POS), dated 7/8/21, showed an order for a low bed.
Review of the resident's care plan, in use at time of survey, showed:
-Problem: The resident is a Focus Risk Assessment Plan Scope/Severity for falls (FRAPSS, assessment completed by staff to assess residents for potential for falls) yellow risk (no falls in the last 30 days) for falls related to confusion, psychoactive drug use;
-Goal: The resident will be free from falls through the review date;
-Interventions: Did not include a low bed.
Observation on 7/8/21 at 12:44 P.M., showed Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) H came out of the resident's room and said the resident was on the floor. CNA H looked toward the nurse's station and waved to motion for the nurse to come this way. Nurse HH immediately went into the residents room. CNA H and the nurse were talking in the hallway. Then, the nurse entered the resident's room, the resident was sitting in a chair in front of the sink.
During an interview on 07/08/21 at 12:50 P.M., the resident said he/she was getting out of bed and slipped, but he/she was alright. The resident's bed was still made and the bed height was approximately 24 inches off the floor (regular bed height).
During an interview on 7/9/21 at 11:10 A.M., CNA H verified the resident was on the floor yesterday. He/she said the resident was in bed and the mattress was lower at the foot of the bed, and when the resident went to get up he/she slid off the bed onto the floor. When he/she went out into the hall to tell the nurse, the resident got him/herself up off the floor. CNA H said maybe he/she should tell maintenance to give the resident a low bed. He/she won't like it, but maybe he/she should have one.
Review of the resident's progress notes dated 7/8/21 through 7/9/21, showed no documentation regarding the resident sliding off the bed onto the floor.
Further observations on 7/9/21 at 1:30 P.M., showed the resident had the same bed as before.
Further review of the resident's progress notes, showed:
-On 7/12/21 at 6:55 A.M., resident was noted by CNA to slide off side of the bed when getting out of bed after being awakened for lunch. He/she did not hit his/her head or have a change in level of consciousness (LOC), resident stated he/she was just not fully awake;
-No documentation showing the medical doctor (MD) and RP were notified. No vital signs were documented.
Further observation on 7/13/21 at 11:45 A.M., showed the resident lay in the same bed in his/her room. While the surveyor was in the room, the resident got him/herself up out of bed.
During observation and interview on 7/15/21 at 10:00 A.M., the DON said she entered the late note about the fall in the computer because it had not been noted, the resident had only fallen once. The DON said the resident did not hit his/her head, so no neuro checks were needed. She looked at the resident's bed and confirmed it was not a low bed.
Further review of the resident's progress notes, showed:
-On 7/15/21 at 12:36 P.M., spoke with the MD while in facility today, regarding the resident's recent fall. Upon assessment of resident, MD gave verbal order to discontinue the low bed for resident at this time;
-No other documentation regarding post fall follow up, including VS, had been documented.
Further review of the resident's POS, in use at time of survey, showed:
-An order for Lamotrigine (medication used to treat seizures and bipolar disorder) 200 milligrams (mg) tablet, give one tablet orally at bedtime related to schizophrenia;
-An order for Latuda (a medication used to treat certain mental/mood disorders, such as schizophrenia and depression associated with bipolar disorder) 120 mg tablet, give one tablet orally in the evening related to bipolar disorder;
-An order for Benztropine MES (a medication used to help control extrapyramidal disorders, which are side effects that may result from taking anti-psychotic medications) 2 mg tablet, give one tablet orally two times daily;
-An order for Quetiapine Fumarate (a medication used to treat schizophrenia)100 mg, give one tablet orally two times a day related to schizophrenia.
Review of the resident's medication administration record (MAR) dated 7/1/21 through 7/31/21, showed:
-An order for Lamotrigine 200 mg tablet, give one tablet orally at bedtime related to schizophrenia;
-Documentation showed: on 7/3/21 at 7 P.M., was blank;
-An order for Latuda 120 mg tablet, give one tablet orally in the evening related to bipolar disorder;
-Documentation showed: on 7/3/21 at 3 P.M., was blank;
-An order for Benztropine MES 2 mg tablet, give one tablet orally two times daily;
-Documentation showed: on 7/3/21 at 3 P.M., was blank;
-An order for Quetiapine Fumarate 100 mg, give one tablet orally two times a day related to schizophrenia.
-Documentation showed: on 7/3/21 at 3 P.M., was blank;
3. Review of Resident #64's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-admitted : 10/25/10;
-Diagnoses included: heart failure, diabetes, stroke, hemiplegia (paralysis of the arm, leg, and trunk on the same side of the body) or hemiparesis (slight weakness in a leg, arm or face, it can also be paralysis on one side of the body), seizure disorder or epilepsy and schizophrenia;
-Required limited assistance of one staff for transfers, locomotion off the unit, dressing, eating, toilet use, bathing and supervision of staff for personal hygiene;
-No rejection of care.
Review of the residents POS, in use at the time of survey, showed an order; may use floor mat at bedside while in bed.
Review of the resident's care plan, in use at time of survey, showed:
-Problem: The resident is a FRAPSS yellow at risk for falls related to gait/balance problems;
-Goal: The resident will be free from falls through the review date;
-Interventions: Did not show, may use fall mat at bedside.
During an observation and interview on 7/7/21 at 11:00 A.M., the resident said he/she fell last night. The DON was in resident's room, doing a skin assessment. An abrasion (scrape) was noted on the left side of the abdomen. The DON said she was unaware the resident had a fall last night and would call the MD and RP and follow up.
Review of the resident's progress notes, showed:
-On 7/7/21 at 4:18 A.M., throughout the night (noc) shift resident was attempting to get out of bed when this nurse went to get the aide and returned to the room, the resident was on the floor in sitting position, at the side of the bed. Resident assisted up to bed and then placed in wheelchair. Resident denies any pain at this time. VS T 97.7 (normal 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (F)), pulse (P) 84 (normal 60 - 100 beats per minute), respirations (R) 18 (normal 12 - 18 breaths per minute), O2 Sat 97% (normal 95 - 100%);
-At 1:52 P.M., CNA reported to this writer that the resident had a fall last night per the resident. This writer assessed resident. No open areas noted. Red abrasions noted to left abdomen. Vitals: Blood pressure (B/P) 136/78 (normal 120/80), Heart Rate (HR)/pulse 73, T 97.3 F, R 22, and SpO2 94% on RA. Resident denies pain at this time;
-At 2:18 P.M., neuro checks initiated;
-On 7/8/21 at 4:11 A.M., resident remains on fall follow up related to fall, neuro remain in place; No VS were documented;
-On 7/10/21 at 2:14 P.M., remains on observation and neuro checks. Neuro checks and Range of Motion (ROM) within normal limits (WNL) per resident baseline. No complaints of pain. VS: T 96.5 F, P 87, R 19, B/P 141/72, SPO2 97%;
-No other fall follow up documentation or VS were documented.
Further review of the resident's POS, in use at time of survey, showed an order for daily weights.
Review of the resident's MAR, dated 7/1/21 through 7/31/21, showed:
-An order for daily weights;
-Documentation showed:
-On 7/1/21, an X was documented;
-On 7/2/21 through 7/13/21, blank.
Review of the resident's weight summary in the resident's electronic medical record, showed the last weight documented was 210.0 pounds (lbs) on 6/23/21.
Further review of the resident's progress notes, showed:
-On 7/12/21 at 2:04 P.M., MD notified of facility unable to complete weights for the month due to mechanical malfunction of weight scale. Notified that supplies to correct this are scheduled to be in on 7/14/21;
-No documentation prior to 7/12/21, showing the MD was made aware daily weights were not completed as ordered.
4. Review of Resident #28's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-admitted [DATE];
-Moderate cognitive impairment;
-No rejection of care;
-Required supervision of staff for transfers, eating and personal hygiene;
-Required limited assistance of one staff for dressing, toilet use and bathing;
-Was independent with bed mobility and locomotion on and off the unit;
-No prior falls since last assessment;
-Diagnoses included: heart failure, high blood pressure, dementia, anxiety disorder, depression and schizophrenia.
Review of the resident's care plan, in use at time of survey, showed:
-Problem: The resident is a FRAPSS green risk (one fall in the last 30 days with no significant injury) for falls related to psychotropic medication use and seizures. Uses wheelchair for mobility;
-Goal: The resident will be free of falls through the review date;
-Interventions: Anticipate and meet the resident's needs;
-Be sure the resident's call light is within reach and encourage the resident to use it for assistance as needed. The resident needs prompt response to all requests for assistance;
-Educate the resident/family/caregivers about safety reminders and what to do if a fall occurs;
-Ensure that the resident is wearing appropriate footwear when ambulating or mobilizing in wheelchair;
-Follow facility fall protocol.
Review of the resident's progress notes, showed:
-On 7/3/21 at 5:18 P.M., resident reported that he/she slid out of his/her wheelchair and landed on the floor. Resident states that he/she did not hit his/her head. VS: T 97.8, P 74, R 20, BP 144/82, SPO2 97%. Neuro checks completed and WNL. MD made aware and RP notified.
-At 5:19 P.M., this is an addendum note - resident reported that he/she fell to floor on 7/2/21;
-No other post fall follow up, VS or neuro checks were documented.
Review of the resident's POS, in use at time of survey, showed an order for daily weights.
Review of the resident's MAR, dated 7/1/21 through 7/31/21, showed:
-An order for daily weights;
-Documentation showed: on 7/1/21 an X was documented, on 7/2/21 through 7/13/21, was blank.
Review of the weight summary, in the resident's electronic medical record, showed the last weight documented was 182.0 lbs on 6/9/21.
Further review of the resident's progress notes, showed:
-On 7/12/21 at 11:56 A.M., MD notified of facility unable to complete weights for the month due to mechanical malfunction of weight scale. Notified that supplies to correct this are scheduled to be in on 7/14/21;
-No documentation prior to 7/12/21, to show the MD was made aware the daily weights were not completed as ordered.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 9:15 A.M., LPN J said a fall is when someone goes from one plane to another. If a resident falls, a code blue is called. The nurse would assess the resident and if the resident can be moved, the resident would be transferred up. If the fall is witnessed and the resident did not hit their head, vital signs are completed every shift for 72 hours. If a resident falls and hits their head or the fall is unwitnessed, the resident would also need to have neuro checks completed. The neuro checks have a schedule. Neuro checks used to be documented on paper but now they are documented in the computer. The fall and vital signs would be documented in the progress notes. The nurse on the floor is responsible for notifying the residents MD and RP of the fall and documenting.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 9:50 A.M., CNA F said when a resident falls, he/she would leave the resident on the floor and call a code blue and tell the nurse. Either the nurse or CNA can check the resident's VS.
5. During an interview on 7/15/21, the DON said fall follow up documentation should include vital signs every shift for 72 hours. Vital signs include temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, O2 sat and pain assessment. Vital signs should be documented in the progress notes. The nurse on the floor is responsible for notifying the physician and the RP. The nurse should document the fall at the time of the fall.
6. Review of Resident #6's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses include anxiety and schizophrenia.
Review of the resident's care plan, dated 6/3/21 and in use during the survey, showed:
-Focus: The resident has potential to be physically aggressive related to an altercation with another resident;
-Goal: The resident will verbalize understanding of need to control physically aggressive behavior;
-Interventions: Administer medications as ordered;
-Focus: The resident has impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought processes related to the diagnosis of intellectual disabilities;
-Goal: The resident will maintain current level of cognitive function;
-Interventions: Administer medications as ordered.
Review of the resident's POS, dated 7/1/21 through 7/31/21, showed:
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Paroxetine 40 mg. Give one tablet orally at bedtime for schizophrenia;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Trazodone 50 mg. Give one tablet orally at bedtime for insomnia (difficulty sleeping);
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Clozapine 100 mg tablet. Give one tablet orally two times a day related for Schizophrenia;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Docusate Sodium 100 mg. Give one tablet by mouth, two times a day for constipation;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Glycopyrrolate 1 mg. Give one tablet, three times a day for saliva reduction;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Pantoprazole SOD delayed release 40 mg. Give one tablet orally in morning for acid reflux;
-An order, dated 6/30/21, for Divalproex sodium extended release 24 hour. Give 1250 mg by mouth at bedtime for mood stabilization;
-An order, dated 6/30/21, for Gabapentin 300 mg. Give one capsule orally, three times a day for pain;
-An order, dated 6/30/21, for Depakote tablet delayed release 500 mg. Give one tablet by mouth with meals for mood stabilizer.
Review of the resident's MAR, dated 7/1/21 through 7/8/21, showed:
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Paroxetine 40 mg. Give one tablet orally at bedtime. On 7/3/21 at 7:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Trazodone 50 mg. Give one tablet orally at bedtime. On 7/3/21 at 7:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered.
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Clozapine 100 mg. Give one tablet orally two times a day. On 7/3/21 at 3:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Docusate sodium 100 mg. Give one tablet by mouth, two times a day. On 7/3/21 at 3:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Glycopyrrolate 1 mg. Give one tablet, three times a day. On 7/3/21 at 8:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Pantoprazole SOD delayed release 40 mg. Give one tablet orally in morning. On 7/1 through 7/6, and 7/8/21 at 6:30 A.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/30/21, for Divalproex sodium extended release 24 hour. Give 1250 mg by mouth at bedtime. On 7/3/21 at 7:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/30/21, for Depakote tablet delayed release 500 mg. Give one tablet by mouth with meals. On 7/3/21 at 5:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/30/21, for Gabapentin 300 mg. Give one capsule orally, three times a day. On 7/3/21 at 3:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered.
7. Review of Resident #75's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses include hypertension, diabetes, depression, psychotic disorder, and schizophrenia and psychosis.
Review of the resident's care plan, dated 5/21/21 and in use during the survey, showed:
-Focus: The resident has manifestations of behaviors related to his/her mental illness that may create disturbances that affect others. These behaviors include physical and verbal aggression towards peers;
-Goal: The resident will minimize episodes of inappropriate behaviors that can affect others;
-Interventions: Administer and monitor medications as ordered;
-Focus: Resident has potential to be verbally aggressive related to mental/emotional illness;
-Goal: The resident will demonstrate effective coping skills;
-The resident will verbalize understanding of need to control verbally abusive behavior;
-Interventions: Administer medications as ordered.
Review of the resident's POS, dated 7/1/21 through 7/31/21, showed:
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Divalproex SOD delayed release 500 mg, give one tablet orally at bedtime for schizophrenia;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Quetiapine 300 mg, give two tablets orally at bedtime for schizophrenia;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Trazodone 100 mg, give two tablets orally at bedtime for insomnia;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Zolpidem 10 mg, give one tablet orally at bedtime for insomnia.
Review of the resident's MAR, dated 7/1/21 through 7/8/21, showed:
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Divalproex SOD delayed release 500 mg. Give one tablet orally at bedtime. On 7/3/21 at 7:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Quetiapine 300 mg, give two tablets orally at bedtime. On 7/3/21 at 7:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Trazodone 100 mg, give two tablets orally at bedtime. On 7/3/21 at 7:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Zolpidem 10 mg, give one tablet orally at bedtime. On 7/3/21 at 7:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered.
8. Review of Resident #116's admission MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-Moderate cognitive impairment;
-Diagnoses included anemia, thyroid disorder, cerebral palsy (group of disorders that affect movement muscle tone or posture), anxiety, manic depression, depression, schizophrenia, psychotic disorder and asthma.
Review of the resident's care plan, dated 6/15/21, showed:
-Focus: The resident has manifestations of behaviors related to his/her mental illness that may create disturbances that affect others. These behaviors include physical and verbal aggression towards peers;
-Goal: The resident will minimize episodes of inappropriate behaviors that can affect others;
-Interventions: Administer and monitor medications as ordered;
-Focus: The resident uses psychotropic medication related to behavior management of schizophrenia, depression and anxiety;
-Goal: The resident will be/remain free of psychotropic drug related complications, including movement disorder, discomfort, hypotension, gait disturbance, constipation/impaction or cognitive/behavioral impairment;
-Interventions: Administer psychotropic medications as ordered by the physician.
Review of the resident's POS, dated 7/1/21 through 7/31/21, showed:
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Levothyroxine 25 microgram (mcg), give one tablet orally every morning on an empty stomach for hypothyroidism;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Lorazepam 1 mg, give one tablet orally before meals for anxiety disorder;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Haloperidol 5 mg, give one tablet orally two times a day for psychosis;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Oxcarbazapine 300 mg, give one tablet orally two times a day for mood disorder;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Tobramycin 0.3% eye drop, instill two drops in both eyes four times a day for conjunctivitis;
-An order, dated 6/30/21, for Albuterol 90 mcg, one puff inhale orally four times a day for asthma.
Review of the resident's MAR, dated 7/1/21 through 7/9/21, showed:
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Levothyroxine 25 mcg, give one tablet orally every morning on an empty stomach. On 7/1, 7/2, and 7/5 through 7/8/21 at 6:00 A.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Lorazepam 1 mg, give one tablet orally before meals. On 7/1 through 7/3, and 7/5 through 7/8/21 at 6:00 A.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Haloperidol 5 mg, give one tablet orally two times a day. On 7/3/21 at 3:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Oxcarbazapine 300 mg, give one tablet orally two times a day. On 7/3/21 at 3:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Tobramycin 0.3% eye drop, instill two drops in both eyes four times a day. On 7/3/21 at 11:00 A.M., 3:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/30/21, for Albuterol 90 mcg, one puff inhale orally four times a day. On 7/3/21 at 11:00 A.M., 3:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered.
9. Review of Resident #142's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnosis included schizophrenia.
Review of the resident's care plan, dated 5/22/21 and in use during the survey, showed:
-Focus: The resident has potential to be physically aggressive resulting in code green related to schizophrenia and psychotic disorder;
-Goal: The resident will not self harm or others;
-Intervention: Administer medications as ordered.
-Focus: The resident has cognitive impaired function or impaired through processes related to schizophrenia, anti-social personality disorder and intellectual disability. Has periods of delusional/disorganized thinking, though able to make his/her needs known verbally. He/she tends to have conversations where he/she jumps from subject to subject with no meaning;
-Goal: The resident will maintain current level of cognitive function;
-Intervention: Administer medications as ordered.
Review of the resident's POS, dated 7/1/21 through 7/31/21, showed:
-An order, dated 7/1/21, for Olanzapine 20 mg, give 20 mg by mouth at bedtime for schizophrenia;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Divalproex SOD extended release 250 mg, give three tablets orally two times a day for schizophrenia.
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Oxcarbazapine 300 mg, give three tablets orally twice a day for seizures related to schizophrenia;
-An order, dated 6/24/21, for Sodium Chloride tablet 1 gram (gm), give one tablet by mouth twice a day for hyponatremia (low concentration of sodium in the blood).
Review of the resident's MAR, dated 7/1/21 through 7/8/21, showed:
-An order, dated 7/1/21, for Olanzapine 20 mg, give 20 mg by mouth at bedtime. On 7/3/21 at 7:00 P.M., showed no documentation the medication was administered as ordered;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Divalproex SOD extended release 250 mg, give three tablets orally two times a day. On 7/3/21 at 3:00 P.M., showed no documentation the medication was administered as ordered;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Oxcarbazapine 300 mg, give three tablets orally twice a day. On 7/3/21 at 3:00 P.M., showed no documentation the medication was administered as ordered;
-An order, dated 6/24/21, for Sodium Chloride tablet 1 gm, give one tablet by mouth twice a day. On 7/3/21 at 3:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered as ordered.
10. Review of Resident #69's admission MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-Rarely understood;
-Diagnoses included hypertension (high blood pressure), acid reflux, arthritis, manic depression and schizophrenia.
Review of the resident's care plan, dated 5/6/21 and in use during the survey, showed:
-Focus: The resident has delirium or acute confusion episodes related to inhalant use/abuse and malnutrition;
-Goal: The resident will be free of signs and symptoms of delirium;
-Interventions: Provide medications to alleviate agitation as ordered by physician.
Review of the resident's POS, dated 7/1/21 through 7/31/21, showed:
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Divalproex 500 mg, give three tablets orally at bedtime for paranoid schizophrenia;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Metformin 500 mg, give one tablet orally twice a day for diabetes;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Metoprolol 25 mg, give one tablet orally twice a day for essential hypertension. Hold if pulse is less than 60 and call physician;
-An order, dated 6/21/21, for Quetiapine Fumarate extended release 24 hour 200 mg, give three tablets orally at bedtime for bipolar disorder;
-An order, dated 6/21/21, for Mucus relief tablet extended release 12 hour 600 mg, give one tablet by mouth twice a day for allergic rhinitis;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, Topiramate 100 mg, give 1.5 tablet orally in the morning and at bedtime for schizophrenia;
-An order, dated 6/21/21, Cal-Gest Antacid Tablet 500 mg, give two tablets by mouth with meals for supplement.
Review of the resident's MAR, dated 7/1/21 through 7/8/21 showed:
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Divalproex 500 mg, give three tablets orally at bedtime. On 7/3/21 at 7:00 P.M., showed no documentation the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Metformin 500 mg, give one tablet orally twice a day. On 7/3/21 at 3:00 P.M., showed no documentation the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, for Metoprolol 25 mg, give one tablet orally twice a day. Hold if pulse is less than 60 and call physician. On 7/3/21 at 3:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered and no documentation of the resident's pulse;
-An order, dated 6/21/21, for Quetiapine Fumarate extended release 24 hour 200 mg, give three tablets orally at bedtime. On 7/3/21 at 7:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/21/21, for Mucus relief tablet extended release 12 hour 600 mg, give one tablet by mouth twice a day. On 7/3/21 at 3:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/15/21, Topiramate 100 mg, give 1.5 tablet orally in the morning and at bedtime. On 7/3/21 at 7:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the medication was administered;
-An order, dated 6/21/21, Cal-Gest Antacid Tablet 500 mg, give two tablets by mouth with meals. On 7/3/21 at 12:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M., showed no documentation that the
medication was administered.
11. Review of Resident #33's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-admitted : 3/15/21;
-Diagnoses included bipolar disorder and schizophrenia;
-Cognitively intact;
-No rejection of care;
-Independent with ADLs.
Review of the resident's POS, dated 7/8/21, showed:
-An order for Melatonin 3 mg tablet, give one at bedtime for insomnia, don't give together with Risperidone and Trazodone;
-An order for Risperidone 2 mg tablet, give one at bedtime related to schizoaffective disorder;
-An order for Trazodone 150 mg tablet, give one at bedtime for insomnia;
-An order for Buspirone 15 mg tablet, give one twice daily for schizoaffective disorder.
Review of the resident's MAR, dated 7/1/21 through 7/31/21, showed:
-An order for Melatonin 3 mg ta
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to establish a system of records for all controlled drugs with sufficient detail to enable an accurate reconciliation for two out of three nar...
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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to establish a system of records for all controlled drugs with sufficient detail to enable an accurate reconciliation for two out of three narcotic books reviewed. The census was 132.
1 Review of the controlled substance logs, dated 5/1/21 through 7/6/21, for the 500/600 halls, showed the following:
-No signature recorded by the on-coming nurse, a total of 18 shifts;
-No signature recorded by the off-going nurse, a total of 28 shifts;
-Out of 201 shifts, narcotic count not recorded as completed a total of 57 times.
2 .Review of the controlled substance logs, dated 5/1/21 through 7/6/21, for the 100/400 halls, showed the following:
-No signature recorded by the on-coming nurse, a total of 30 times;
-No signature recorded by the off-going nurse, a total of 39 times;
-Out of 201 shifts, narcotic count not recorded as completed a total of 72 times.
During an interview on 7/7/21 at 9:12 A.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) A said narcotic counts should be completed at the beginning and end of each shift with the nurse reporting off duty and the nurse arriving on duty. Both should document their initials and notify administration and Director of Nursing of any discrepancies.
During an interview on 7/7/21 at 9:20 A.M., Registered Nurse (RN) C said the narcotic count should be completed at the beginning and end of each shift by the off going and the on coming nurse and the document should be signed with their signatures. He/she said they either forgot to sign or didn't count. Either way, if it was not signed it was not done.
During an interview on 7/14/21 at 9:30 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said two nurses should conduct a narcotic count at the beginning and end of each shift and then sign their initials on the narcotic count form. They work eight hour shifts, so the count should be completed three times a day. When the count is not completed, it isn't possible to know if the count is correct. (Survey staff asked the DON on four separate occasions for the facility policy on counting and recording of controlled substances. The policy was never provided.)
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0883
(Tag F0883)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident is offered an influenza immunization between O...
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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 each resident is offered an influenza immunization between October 1st through March 31st annually, unless contraindicated and failed to ensure the resident's medical record includes documentation that indicates at a minimum the resident or resident representative was provided education and either received or refused the immunization. This affected four of five residents sampled for immunizations (Residents #28, #81, #62 and #37). The census was 132.
Review of the facility's Influenza and Pneumococcal immunization policy, last revised on 2/24/21, showed:
-The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all residents residing in the facility are offered influenza and pneumococcal immunizations to prevent infection and the spread of communicable disease;
-As part of the admission process, the resident or the resident's legal representative will be provided education on the benefits and potential side effects of both the influenza and pneumococcal immunization;
-Each resident will be offered the influenza immunizations yearly between October 1 and March 31 unless the immunization is medical contraindicated, the facility has evidence that the resident has already been immunized during this time period, or the resident or the resident's legal representative has refused the immunization;
-The resident or their legal representative will be provided education on the benefits and potential side effects of the immunizations;
-The resident's clinical record will document:
-The resident or their legal representative was provided education regarding the benefits and potential side effects of the influenza and pneumococcal immunizations;
-The resident either received the influenza and pneumococcal immunizations or did not receive them due to medical contraindicates or refusal.
1. Review of Resident #28's medical record, showed:
-admitted on [DATE];
-The resident's vaccination record, showed no documentation of any annual flu vaccination;
-No documentation the resident or representative were provided education and either received or refused the influenza immunization.
2. Review of Resident #81's medical record, showed:
-admitted on [DATE];
-The resident's vaccination record, showed no documentation of any annual flu vaccination;
-No documentation the resident or representative were provided education and either received or refused the influenza immunization.
3. Review of Resident #62's medical record, showed:
-admitted on [DATE];
-The resident's vaccination record, showed no documentation of any annual flu vaccination;
-No documentation the resident or representative were provided education and either received or refused the influenza immunization.
4. Review of Resident #37's medical record, showed:
-admitted [DATE];
-The resident's vaccination record, showed no documentation of any annual flu vaccination;
-No documentation the resident or representative were provided education and either received or refused the influenza immunization.
5. During an interview on 7/14/21 at 10:59 P.M., the infection preventionist said she is in the process of transferring vaccine records into the electronic medical record. The residents' vaccination forms provided is all the information she has regarding resident vaccinations. If the forms do not have documentation of the influenza vaccination, then there is nothing to show they were given, offered or refused for the prior flu season.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0925
(Tag F0925)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to prevent ...
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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 maintain an effective pest control program to prevent gnats in resident common areas and resident rooms for 9 out of 26 sampled residents (Residents #23, #37, #51, #39, #118, #74, #110, #92 and #42). The census was 132.
1. Review of the facility's pest control logs from April through July 2021, showed:
-On 4/12/21, inspected and treated interior and exterior. Paid special attention to kitchen area;
-On 4/16/21, 4/23/21, and 4/30/21, service call backs. No further information regarding treatment or observations;
-On 5/10/21, inspected fly light on normal pest service ticket;
-On 6/4/21, inspected and treated interior and exterior. Additional treatment applied in kitchen;
-On 6/9/21, 6/15/21, and 7/1/21, service call backs;
-On 7/12/21, inspected and treated areas of concern.
2. Observations of the main dining room, showed:
-On 7/7/21 at 12:01 P.M., approximately 16 residents sat throughout the dining room, eating lunch. Flies and gnats flew around the food preparation area, outside of the main kitchen;
-On 7/8/21 at 11:57 A.M., approximately 16 residents sat throughout the dining room, eating lunch. Flies and gnats were present as staff attempted to wave the flies away.
3. Review of Resident #23's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by facility staff, dated 3/3/21, showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses included anemia (decreased number of red blood cells), bipolar disorder (a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression)) and schizophrenia (a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves).
Observation on 7/9/21 at 11:00 A.M., showed the resident in his/her room, standing in front of the sink. Inside the sink were multiple ants crawling around in the sink. The whole back portion of the sink and bottom of the sink was covered with ants. Ants were also noted crawling on the top of the vanity. The resident said I hate ants and took a paper towel and began vigorously wiping the countertop and sink where the ants were. The resident said I can't believe there are that many ants. After he/she finished wiping the ants, the resident said I don't know where to get to take it. I don't know where to take it, there is no trash can in here. The resident walked out into the hall with the paper towel that had the ants in it in his/her hand. Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) H told the resident to take the paper towel to the nurse's station and throw it in the trash can. Then, tell the nurse to call maintenance. The resident walked down the hall and threw away the paper towel. The resident did not tell anyone to call maintenance.
4. Review of the Resident #37's annual MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Vision was severely impaired;
-Diagnoses included anemia (decreased red blood count), high blood pressure, diabetes and end stage renal disease (ESRD, chronic irreversible kidney failure).
Observation and interview on 7/9/21 at 7:20 A.M., showed in the resident's room, the baseboard along the floor was missing from around the closets and the vanity area. A bug flew around the room. The resident was swatting at the bug periodically. The resident said, It is warm outside so the bugs are coming in. My roommate don't make it to the bathroom in time and that's why they are coming in here. I keep my drapes closed, to try to keep them out. The resident continued to swat at the bug that flew around the room and asked where the flies came from.
5. Review of Resident #51's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed the following;
-Cognitively intact;
-Required supervision with personal hygiene;
-Diagnoses included high blood pressure, diabetes, depression and schizophrenia.
Observations on 7/9/2021 at 1:30 P.M., 7/13/2021 at 5:45 P.M., 7/14/2021 at 8:45 A.M. and 12:57 P.M. and 7/15/2021 at 1:15 P.M. showed the resident had gnats and flies in his/her room and they were observed on top of snacks and food the resident had in the room. The resident swatted at gnats and flies while he/she ate.
During an interview on 7/9/2021 at 1:30 P.M., the resident said the gnats and flies in his/her room were terrible and he/she didn't like it. He/she also said that he/she saw bugs on the floor that he/she referred to as bug with a thousand legs. The resident said a person would have to be blind not see all the bugs in the facility and in his/her room.
6. Review of Resident #39's annual MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses included asthma, depression, schizophrenia, developmental disorder of scholastic skills and expressive language disorder.
Observations on 7/7/21 at 12:38 P.M., 7/8/21 at 7:15 A.M. and 7/13/21 at 5:57 P.M., showed gnats flew around the dayroom on the secured female unit.
Observation on 7/15/21 at 7:53 A.M., showed two gnats flying around the dayroom on the female secured unit.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 7:53 A.M., the resident said there are flies all over the place and he/she is always swatting them away, especially while eating.
7. Review of Resident #118's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses included anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Observation on 7/13/21 at 4:58 P.M., showed the resident sat in his/her room. Gnats flew throughout the room and the resident swatted them from his/her face while he/she talked. During an interview at that time, the resident said someone used to spray for bugs in the his/her room, but they don't anymore. At least they don't have roaches right now, just gnats and flies everywhere.
8. Review of Resident #74's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses included asthma, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Observation on 7/15/21 at 8:16 A.M., showed the resident's room with crumbs and bits of food on the floor next to the resident's roommate's bed, and underneath the bed. Ants crawled along the floor underneath the resident's window.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 8:16 A.M., the resident said housekeeping is supposed to clean resident rooms, but they are not thorough.
9. Review of Resident #110's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses included asthma, depression, schizophrenia and mild intellectual disability.
Observation on 7/13/21 at 5:27 P.M., showed several gnats flew inside the resident's room.
During an interview on 7/13/21 at 5:27 P.M., the resident said a pest control company used to spray inside the facility, but he/she hasn't seen them in quite some time.
10. Review of Resident #92's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses included asthma, depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder (a mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality) and schizophrenia.
Observation on 7/15/21 at 8:56 A.M., showed two gnats flew around the resident's room.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 8:56 A.M., the resident said there are gnats and flies throughout the facility all the time. He/she was not sure if anyone sprayed for pests, but people don't do a very good job cleaning.
11. Review of Resident #42's annual MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
-Cognitively intact;
-Diagnoses included asthma, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Observation on 7/7/21 at 11:43 A.M. and 7/13/21 at 5:16 P.M., showed gnats flew around the resident's room.
During an interview on 7/13/21 at 5:16 P.M., , the resident said housekeeping cleans his/her bathroom every other day. There are bugs here all the time. The facility is dirty and junky.
12. During an interview on 7/15/21 at 9:08 A.M., CNA KK said there have been gnats and other bugs throughout the facility for a while now. Maintenance is responsible for contacting the pest control company when there are issues. The CNA had not seen pest control in the facility in over a month.
13. During an interview on 7/15/21 at 10:06 A.M., the maintenance director said he has seen an issue with pests throughout the facility, such as gnats, flies and ants. The previous day, he was made aware of gnats and flies on one hall of the facility. He was not aware of ants in residents' rooms. The facility has a contract with a pest control company and they are supposed to come out once a month. The contract allows the company to come out as needed, too. Given the current pest issue, the pest control company should be treating the facility more often than the routine visits.
14. During interviews on 7/16/21 at 12:24 P.M. and 7/21/21 at 12:07 P.M., the administrator said she is aware of cleanliness issues throughout the facility. A new company started working with the facility a month ago and they have hired new staff to oversee laundry and housekeeping. The facility needed deep cleaning, which has just begun with the new company. The facility has a contract with a pest control company for the company to treat the facility on a monthly basis, and as needed. If staff are noticing issues with pest control, they need to notify one of the department heads and they notify the administrator or maintenance to have the pest control company come out to the facility sooner than what was scheduled. The facility has had pest control come out to the facility several times within the month or so.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain the overall cleanliness of the kitchen's floor, walk-in refrigerator and freezer, and label and date opened food items in the walk-i...
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Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain the overall cleanliness of the kitchen's floor, walk-in refrigerator and freezer, and label and date opened food items in the walk-in freezer. The facility staff also failed to wear hair restraints while in the kitchen and practice adequate infection control while handling food items. Additionally, the facility failed to maintain the cleanliness of the dining room. This deficient practice affected all residents who ate at the facility. The census was 132.
1. Observations on 7/7/21 at 8:29 A.M., 7/8/21 at 6:52 A.M., 7/13/21 at 5:21 P.M., 7/14/21 at 11:11 A.M. and 7/15/21 at 8:04 A.M., showed dried food debris, white speckles and grime near the food preparation area, outside of the walk-in refrigerator, and in the dry storage area throughout the kitchen floor.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 8:41 A.M., Regional Corporate Chef (RCC) O said the dishwashers and cooks were responsible for cleaning the kitchen and floors. The floors were not cleaned and should be. The facility planned to have the floors stripped and grouted at the end of July.
2. Observations on 7/7/21 at 8:29 A.M. and 7/8/21 at 6:52 A.M., of the walk-in refrigerator, showed:
-An apple in the middle of the floor;
-Unidentified food debris on the corner floors, under the shelves of the refrigerator;
-Dried white speckles throughout the entire refrigerator floor.
Further observations on 7/13/21 at 5:21 P.M., 7/14/21 at 11:11 A.M. and 7/15/21 at 8:04 A.M., of the walk-in refrigerator, showed:
-One half emptied opened bottle of soda, next to the fruits and vegetables on a shelf;
-One sliced peach upon entry of the refrigerator;
-Unidentified food debris on the corner floors, under the shelves of the refrigerator;
-Dried white speckles throughout the entire refrigerator floor.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 8:41 A.M., RCC O said the staff's personal soda should not have been in the refrigerator and removed it from the area. When shown the peach and the unidentified items on the corners of the refrigerator floor, RCC O said it was not cleaned and the cooks and dishwashers were responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the walk-in refrigerator.
3. Observations on 7/7/21 at 8:29 A.M. and 7/8/21 at 6:52 A.M., of the walk-in freezer, showed:
-Four bags of unidentified food items, in a bag with no date or label. The food was freezer burned;
-Unidentified food debris on the corner floors, under the shelves of the freezer;
-Dried white speckles throughout the entire freezer floor.
Further observations on 7/13/21 at 5:21 P.M., 7/14/21 at 11:11 A.M. and 7/15/21 at 8:04 A.M., of the walk-in freezer, showed:
-Unidentified food debris on the corner floors, under the shelves of the freezer;
-Dried white speckles throughout the entire freezer floor;
-One bag of opened and unsealed breadsticks, not labeled or dated. The breadsticks were freezer burned;
-One opened and unsealed bag of what appeared to be hash brown patties, not labeled or dated. The hash browns were freezer burned;
-One opened and unsealed bag of what appeared to be pepperoni slices, not labeled or dated. The pepperoni slices were freezer burned.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 8:41 A.M., RCC O said the walk-in freezer was not clean. The floors should not have debris on them and the foods should be sealed, labeled and dated. He/she took the breadsticks, hash browns and pepperoni slices and threw them into the trash can.
4. Observation on 7/13/21 at 5:21 P.M., showed [NAME] P in the kitchen, at the preparation area. He/she wore no mask, no hair restraint, with long dred locks hanging below his/her shoulders and chopped lettuce using his/her bare hands. [NAME] Q whispered into [NAME] P's ear. [NAME] P said, Man, they doing too much. I do better without gloves. [NAME] P left the prep area and washed his/her hands. A trashcan sat next to [NAME] P. [NAME] P balled up the wet paper towel, after drying his/her hands, and threw the paper towel onto the prep area counter, near the microwave and other kitchen appliances. He/she then donned gloves, returned to the food prep area and began chopping the lettuce, using a knife and his/her gloved hand. As [NAME] P chopped the lettuce, his/her eyes began to close and he/she leaned toward the lettuce on the food prep counter. Before his/her face touched the lettuce, [NAME] P opened his/her eyes, stood straight up and began chopping the lettuce again. Approximately one and a half minutes later, [NAME] P closed his/her eyes and began to lean toward the lettuce. His/her apron touched the lettuce on the counter of the food prep area. Approximately 10 seconds later, [NAME] P opened his/her eyes and stood straight up. He/she began chopping the lettuce again. [NAME] P then picked up the cutting board with the lettuce on it and began to put the lettuce into a metal serving container, using the knife to scoop the lettuce into the container. As he/she began to put the lettuce into the container, [NAME] P closed his/her eyes and leaned toward the lettuce on the chopping board. He/she then placed his arm around the pile of lettuce and moved it towards him. The pile of lettuce touched [NAME] P's apron. After approximately 10 seconds, [NAME] P sat straight up and again tried to place the lettuce in the serving container. The lettuce fell onto the counter. [NAME] P then picked the lettuce up from the counter with his/her gloved hand and threw the lettuce into the container. He/she still had the knife in his/her hand. As he/she used one hand to put the lettuce in the container and used the other hand to hold the knife, [NAME] P closed his/her eyes again for approximately seven seconds and began to lean onto the counter. He/she then opened his eyes and stood straight up and began throwing the lettuce into the container. At 5:31 P.M., [NAME] P came out the kitchen with no hairnet on, stumbled and slurred as he/she said something to the nursing staff who waited for meal service to start, and went back into the kitchen. His/her hair was below shoulder length and swung freely as he/she stood over the serving area.
During an interview on 7/15/21 at 8:41 A.M., RCC O said staff should wear hair restraints at all times. [NAME] P should not have handled food using his/her bare hands. [NAME] P was terminated because of unclean practices and possible drug use while on duty.
5. Observation on 7/13/21 at 5:09 P.M., of the main dining room, showed approximately 25 residents in the dining room waited for meal service. On the right side of the dining room, on the far end by the serving station and on the opposite side of the vending machine, were two windows. The first windowsill had food crumbs and cheerios with ants and bugs that crawled over the food pieces. There were visible spills on the floor and it was very sticky. The second windowsill, on the farthest end of the dining room had dead bugs on it and in the cracks of the window frame which filled the frame crevices in the corners. There were also visible dried spills. The windows had a thick film that make it difficult to see through the window. The view through the window was distorted and blurry. A dietary staff person sat on the serving counter in the walled off serving area and played on his/her phone. He/she tugged at his/her mask and continued to play on his/her phone. At 5:13 P.M., he/she got up and entered the kitchen. There was a buildup of a dark brown and black substance around the perimeter of the dining room that extended approximately 1 to 2 inches out from the wall. Dried and sticky cart tracks, coated with stuck on dirt, trailed throughout the dining room floor. Staff feet were heard sticking to the floor as they walked. Dried brown and tan colored drips of various lengths, were visible down the wall around and below the windowsills. Dust hung down from the textured ceiling, and measured approximately 1/2 inch to 2 inches in length, in places as it dangled above residents as they waited to be served dinner. Dust hung down from the air vents in various locations throughout the main dining room, located over areas residents sat and waited for dinner. At 5:26 P.M., a dietary staff member came out the kitchen drinking from a soda bottle and placed it on the resident serving area. He/she exited the kitchen with his/her mask down and pulled it up over his/her mouth but not his/her nose after making eye contact with the surveyor. The dietary staff person huffed and rested his/her head in his/her hand for a few minutes as he/she watched the residents as they waited for dinner, then turned around and entered the kitchen.
Observation of the main dining room on 7/14/21 at 7:50 A.M., showed the food debris, dried spills and bugs that were present during the dinner meal service on 7/13/21 remained the same. A stagnate odor was noted through the air. The floor appeared to have been cleaned.
6. During an interview on 7/16/21 at 10:51 A.M., the administrator said the kitchen and dining area should have been cleaned, food should be labeled, dated and properly stored and staff should wear hairnets and gloves while handling food. [NAME] P was terminated due to infection control issues while in the kitchen preparing food.