JEFFERSON CITY MANOR CARE CENTER

1720 VIETH DR, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109 (573) 635-6193
For profit - Corporation 102 Beds Independent Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
38/100
#159 of 479 in MO
Last Inspection: May 2025

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

Overview

Jefferson City Manor Care Center has a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about the care provided. With a state rank of #159 out of 479 facilities, they are in the top half of Missouri, but that ranking does not reflect the serious issues present. Unfortunately, the facility is worsening; the number of issues increased from 9 in 2024 to 10 in 2025. Staffing is a major weakness, with a poor 1 out of 5 stars rating and an alarming 80% turnover rate, well above the state average. Specific incidents reported include a serious medication error that led to a resident's hospitalization and failures in wound care that left residents at risk for pressure ulcers. While the facility has some strengths, like a decent overall star rating of 3 out of 5 and good health inspections, the concerning staffing and critical incidents should give potential residents and families pause.

Trust Score
F
38/100
In Missouri
#159/479
Top 33%
Safety Record
Moderate
Needs review
Inspections
Getting Worse
9 → 10 violations
Staff Stability
⚠ Watch
80% turnover. Very high, 32 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
Penalties
✓ Good
$8,340 in fines. Lower than most Missouri facilities. Relatively clean record.
Skilled Nurses
⚠ Watch
Each resident gets only 13 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Missouri. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
Violations
⚠ Watch
33 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
★★★☆☆
3.0
Overall Rating
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Staff Levels
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Care Quality
★★★★☆
4.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2024: 9 issues
2025: 10 issues

The Good

  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record

Facility shows strength in fire safety.

The Bad

3-Star Overall Rating

Above Missouri average (2.5)

Meets federal standards, typical of most facilities

Staff Turnover: 80%

34pts above Missouri avg (46%)

Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity

Federal Fines: $8,340

Below median ($33,413)

Minor penalties assessed

Staff turnover is very high (80%)

32 points above Missouri average of 48%

The Ugly 33 deficiencies on record

2 actual harm
May 2025 8 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Investigate Abuse (Tag F0610)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to thoroughly investigate and document bruises of unknown origin for one resident (Resident #15) out of one sampled residents ...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to thoroughly investigate and document bruises of unknown origin for one resident (Resident #15) out of one sampled residents as directed by the facility policy. The facility census was 55. 1. Review of the facility's policy titled, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation or Misappropriation-Reporting and Investigating, dated September 2022, showed all reports of resident abuse (including injuries of unknown origin), neglect, exploitation, or theft/misappropriation of resident property are reported to local, states, and federal agencies and thoroughly investigated by facility management. Review showed if resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of resident property or injury of unknown source is suspected, the suspicion must be reported immediately to the administrator and to other officials according to state law. Review showed: -The administrator or the individual making the allegation immediately reports his or her suspicion to the following persons or agencies: -The state licensing/certification agency responsible for surveying/licensing the facility; -The local/state ombudsman; -The residents representative; -Law enforcement officials; -The resident attending physician; -The facility medical director; -Upon receiving any allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of resident property or injury of unknown source, the administrator is responsible for determining what actions are needed for the protection of residents. 2. Review of Resident #15's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment tool used by staff, dated 02/10/25, showed staff assessed the resident as follows: -Severe Cognitive impairment; -Substantial/maximal assist from staff for toileting or shower/bathe; -Partial/moderate assist from staff for transfers, sitting to lying, and lying to sitting on bed; -Diagnoses of Non-Traumatic Brain Dysfunction, Aphasia, and Dementia; -Used wheelchair and walker. Review of the resident's plan of care, dated 03/25/25, showed staff assessed the resident impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought processes, at moderate risk for falls and an alternation in musculoskeletal status with an ataxic gait, difficulty walking, and reduced mobility. The resident's care plan did not contain documentation of a fall or bruise. Observation on 05/06/25 at 10:36 A.M., showed the resident in his/her wheelchair with a bruise on his/her left forehead and lateral left eye area. Observation on 05/07/25 at 10:07 A.M., showed the resident in his/her wheelchair with a bruise on his/her left forehead, lateral left eye area, and underneath left eye. Review of the resident's electronic medical record, showed the record did not contain documentation of the resident's bruises, or a facility investigation of the injury of unknown origin. During an interview on 05/06/25 at 2:12 P.M., Licensed Practical nurse (LPN) F said he/she was unsure where the bruise came from on the resident's face. He/She said resident may have fallen. He/She reviewed residents' electronic chart and could not find anything about the bruise or where it came from. During an interview on 05/07/25 at 10: 41 A.M., Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) G said he/she is unsure what happened to the resident's face. He/She said he/she last worked on Sunday 05/04/25 from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. and the bruise was not on his/her face at that time. During an interview on 05/07/25 at 11:22 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said he/she was informed about the bruise on Monday 05/05/25 in the afternoon. He/She said he/she is unsure how the resident got the bruise on face. He/She said he/she has not started an investigation at this time or has not notified the doctor or family regarding the bruise because, I just haven't had a chance. He/She said he/she is unsure of what the policy says regarding injury of unknown origin. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 8:41 A.M., the administrator said the resident can get his/herself back up after a fall. He/She said the bruise was discovered Monday morning, but nothing was put into the chart, and it should have been. He/She said the facility is now investigating the bruise. He/She said the injury of unknown origin should have been reported to state when it was discovered Monday morning.
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, facility staff failed to develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan to...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, facility staff failed to develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan to meet the resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychosocial needs for four residents (Resident #18, #29, #40 and #47) out of five sampled residents. The facility's census was 55. 1. Review of the facility's Care Plans Goals and Objectives policy, dated April 2009, showed: -Care plan goals and objectives are derived from information contained in the resident's comprehensive assessment and are resident oriented, behaviorally stated, are measurable and contain timeframes to meet the resident's needs in accordance with the comprehensive assessment; -Goals and objectives are reviewed and/or revised when there has been a significant change in the resident's condition, when the desired outcome has not been achieved, when the resident has been readmitted to the facility from a hospital/rehabilitation stay and at least quarterly. 2. Review of Resident #18's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment tool, dated 02/04/25, showed staff assessed the resident as: -Cognitively impaired; -Limited range of motion to both upper extremities; -Dependent on staff for all care; -Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (a disease that damages the nerves) and Alzheimer Dementia. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 02/13/25, showed the care plan did not contain direction or guidance for contracture management. Observation on 05/05/25 at 1:17 P.M., showed the resident hands contracted. 3. Review of Resident #29's admission MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Cognitively impaired; -Impaired range of motion to one upper and one lower extremity; -Diagnosis of dementia and hemiplegia (weakness or paralysis of one side of the body). Review of the resident's care plan, dated 05/05/25, showed the care plan did not contain direction or guidance for contracture management. Observation on 05/06/25 at 3:13 P.M., showed the resident left hand contracted. 4. Review of Resident #40's Annual MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Cognitively intact; -No smoking; -Diagnosis of depression. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 01/24/25, showed the care plan did not contain guidance or preference related to smoking. During an interview on 05/05/25 at 09:57 A.M., the resident said he/she smokes and keeps his/her smoking materials with him/her. He/She does not have staff supervision and goes out whenever he/she wants to the smoking area. 5. Review of Resident #47's Medicare 5-day MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Severely cognitively impaired; -Wears corrective lenses for vision; -Requires set up/clean up assistance for eating; -Required partial to moderate assistance for oral hygiene; -Required substantial to maximum assistance for rolling from left to right, sitting to lying, showers and upper body dressing; -Dependent on staff for lying to sitting, transfers, toilet hygiene, lower body dressing and putting on and taking off footwear; -Incontinent of bowel and bladder; -Presence of pain; -Prescribed a mechanically altered diet; -Presence of a stage one or higher pressure wound; -Risk for pressure wound; -Received an antipsychotic medication, antidepressant medication and an antibiotic medication; -No restraints; -Goal to remain in the facility -Diagnosis of stroke. Review of the resident's medical record, showed the record did not contain a comprehensive care plan. 6. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 3:35 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said care plans should include code status, discharge planning, activities of daily living, weight/nutrition, pressure wounds, skin integrity, behaviors, tobacco use, contracture managment, use of bars on the beds, or rails. He/She said the MDS Coordinator is responsible to ensure the care plans are kept up to date, but the facility has been without a care plan coordinator and the corporate nurse is helping out. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 4:11 P.M., the Corporate Nurse said care plans should include code status, activities of daily living, discharge planning, high risk medication use, bed rails, contracture managment, pain managment, urinary status, falls and pressure risks, and use of psychotropic medications. He/She said the MDS nurse is responsible to update the care plans, but the facility has been without one. He/She is trying to keep them updated along with his/her other responsibilities. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 04:24 P.M., the Administrator said the MDS nurse updates the care plans but the facility is currently without a full time MDS Coordinator. He/She said the corporate nurse is trying to help keep them updated but has other responsibilities as well.
CONCERN (E) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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

Deficiency 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, facility staff failed to meet professional standards of practice when they fa...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, facility staff failed to meet professional standards of practice when they failed follow a treatment order for one resident (Resident #2) out of three sampled residents, notify the physician or follow up with the pharmacy when a medication was unavailable for one resident (Resident #4) out of one sampled residents, failed to ensure one resident (Resident #17) out of five sampled residents oxygen was in place, and one resident (Resident #25) out of five sampled residents oxygen delivery was at the prescribed flow rate. Staff failed to follow physician orders when they failed to document one resident's weight (Resident #51) out of two sampled residents daily, and perform a urinalysis test for one resident (#55) out of one sampled residents. The facility census was 55. 1. Review of facility's Medication and Treatment Orders policy, dated July 2016, showed staff were directed as follows: -Medication shall be administered only upon the written order of a person duly licensed and authorized to prescribe such medication in this state; -Drugs and biologicals that are required to be refilled must be reordered from the issuing pharmacy not less than three days prior to the last dosage being administered to ensure that refills are readily available. 2. Review of Resident #2's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment tool, dated 02/18/25 showed the staff assessed the resident as cognitively intact. Review of the resident's Physician Order Sheet (POS), dated April 2025, showed the following orders: -Apply Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream (a topical steroid medication used to treat skin conditions that cause inflammation, itching, and redness) mixed with Ketoconazole (to treat skin infections caused by fungi) to under arms, chest, and groin area one time a day; -Clobetasol Propionate external cream 0.05% (reduces swelling, redness, itching and rashes) apply to skin folds topically every shift. Review of the resident's Treatment Administration Record (TAR), dated April 2025, showed staff documented the Hydrocortisone 2.5% Cream as not administered due to doing different treatment on the following dates: -April 11; -April 15; -April 16; -April 19; -April 20; -April 24; -April 30. Review of the resident's TAR, dated May 2025, showed staff documented the Hydrocortisone 2.5% Cream as not administered due to doing different treatment on the following dates: -May 3; -May 5. During an interview on 05/05/25 at 11:14 A.M., the resident said he/she has treatment orders for his/her sores and he/she is supposed to have a treatment twice a day, but it maybe only gets done once a day. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 3:45 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said he/she is not 100% sure why the resident has two different cream orders. He/She said he/she saw the two orders this morning and agrees it needs to be clarified on which order should be done. He/She said the nurse doing the treatment should clarify with physician which treatment should be done instead of putting using different treatment. He/She said he/she is responsible for ensuring that all orders are correct. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 4:25 P.M., the administrator said if there are conflicting treatment orders the charge nurse should clarify the order with the physician on which treatment should be done. He/She said the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and DON should be doing chart checks and audits on all the charts when a resident goes out to the hopsital and comes back, with significant changes, and quarterly. 3. Review of Resident #4's Annual MDS, dated [DATE], showed the staff assessed the resident as cognitively intact. Review of the resident's POS, dated April 2025, showed the physician directed staff to administer: -Norco (to relieve moderate to severe pain) oral tablet 10-325 milligram (mg), give one tablet by mouth every four hours for pain; -Norco oral tablet 5-325mg, give two tablets by mouth six times a day for pain. May use two 5/325mg Norco from Omnicell (automated dispensing cabinets are used to store and dispense medications) until residents Norco 10/325 tabs arrive, then discontinue 5/325mg order. Review of the resident's Medication Administration Record (MAR), dated April 2025, showed staff documented: -Norco 10-325mg unavailable on 04/19/25 at 4:00 A.M. through 04/23/25 at 4:00 P.M.; -Norco 5-325mg unavailable from Omnicell from 04/22/25 at 12:00 P.M. through 04/23/25 at 4:00 P.M. Review of the residents nurse notes, dated 04/19/25 through 04/21/25, showed staff did not document contact with the physician or the pharmacy until 4/21/25 at 9:10 P.M. when the resident did not receive his/her Norco 10-325mg. Review of the nurses notes, dated 4/22/25 through 4/23/25 showed staff did not document contact with the physician or the pharmacy when the resident did not receive his/her Norco 5-325mg 2 tablets due to medication unavailable from Omnicell. During an interview on 05/06/25 at 09:32 A.M., the resident said in April the facility was out of his/her medication for about six days before they finally received it from the pharmacy. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 3:45 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said he/she was aware of resident pain medication not being available in April. He/She said they were waiting on the script from pharmacy. He/She said he/she was not aware that the substitution order of Norco 5/325mg two tablets were unavailable from the Omnicell for any period of time nor that the resident missed more doses of pain medication. He/She said it is the charge nurse's responsibility to call the pharmacy and see about the medication when it is not available. He/She said the charge nurse should contact the physician to get another order and to ensure the pharmacy received the script. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 4:25 P.M., the administrator said the Charge nurse should notify the pharmacy of a needed refill five days before the script runs out. He/She said the charge nurse should notify the physician if a medication is not available to get a new order. 4. Review of Resident #17's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE] showed the staff assessed the resident as severely cognitive impairment. Review of the resident's POS, dated April 2025, showed: -Oxygen at two Liter (L) per nasal cannula, every shift; -Oxygen Tubing and humidifier change, clean concentrator filter every Wednesday night. Observation on 05/05/25 at 1:18 P.M., showed the resident in the lounge area without oxygen in place. The wheelchair did not have an oxygen tank or tubing on the back. Observation on 05/06/25 at 9:15 A.M., showed the resident in the lounge area without oxygen in place. The wheelchair did not have an oxygen tank or tubing on the back. Observation on 05/07/25 at 10:10 A.M., showed the resident in the bed without oxygen in place and no oxygen concentrator in room. Observation on 05/08/25 at 11:05 A.M., showed the resident in the lounge area without oxygen in place. The wheelchair did not have an oxygen tank or tubing on the back. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 3:20 P.M., LPN E said residents' oxygen saturation is checked every shift. He/She said he/she believes the resident has an oxygen order as needed if oxygen gets below a certain level. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 3:45 P.M., the DON said resident does not use oxygen. He/She said he/she was aware of the oxygen order but thought it was as needed. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 4:35 P.M., the administrator said he/she would expect oxygen to be on resident if it is ordered. He/She said the ADON and DON should be doing chart checks and audits on all the charts when a resident goes out to hopsital and comes back, with significant changes, and quarterly. 5. Review of Resident #25's Annual MDS, dated [DATE] showed the staff assessed the resident as cognitively intact. Review of the resident's POS, dated April 2025, showed continuous oxygen at two liters per nasal cannula. Observation on 05/05/25 at 10:22 A.M., showed resident in bed with oxygen via nasal cannula at 3.5 liters. Observation on 05/07/25 at 1:30 P.M., showed resident in bed with oxygen via nasal cannula at 3.5 liters. Observation on 05/08/25 at 11:18 A.M., showed resident in bed with oxygen via nasal cannula at 3.5 liters. During an interview on 05/07/25 at 1:30 P.M. the resident said his/her oxygen should be on two liters. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 3:20 P.M., LPN E said he/she is agency and only works about once a month. He/She said he/she knows they checked the resident oxygen every shift. He/She said he/she is unsure of what liter of oxygen without looking in chart, but he/she believes the resident told her five liters last time he/she worked. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 3:45 P.M., the DON said it is not okay for oxygen to be on a different liter then what is ordered. He/She said the charge nurse is responsible for checking every shift to ensure oxygen is on the correct liter as ordered. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 4:25 P.M., the administrator said he/she expects oxygen to be on same liter that is ordered. He/She said the charge nurse is responsible for checking oxygen every shift and correct the oxygen liter if it is wrong. He/She said the DON oversees that the orders are being followed. 6. Review of facility's policy's, Weight Assessment and Intervention, revised March 2022, showed: -Resident weights are monitored for undesirable or unintended weight loss or gain; -Residents are weighed upon admission and at intervals established by the interdisciplinary team; -Weights are recorded in the individual's medical record. 7.Review of Resident #51's admission MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as follows: -Moderate cognitive impairment; -Dependent on staff for mobility, and transfers; -Diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure. Review of the resident's POS, dated 03/29/25, showed an order for daily weights, notify physician if weight increases or decreases by three pounds in one day or three pounds in one week. Every day shift. Review of the resident's medical record, dated 03/29/25 through 05/08/25, showed the following dates and weights for the resident: -03/29/25- 229.3 Lbs; -03/30/25- did not contain a weight; -03/31/25- 209.1 Lbs. -04/01/25- 212.8 Lbs; -04/02/25- 213.2 Lbs; -04/03/25- did not contain a weight; -04/04/25- 213.0 Lbs; -04/05/25- did not contain a weight; -The record did not contain a daily weight, or documentation of physician notification with a increase or decrease in weight by three pounds daily or for the week -04/06/25- did not contain a weight; -04/07/25- 215.0 Lbs; -04/08/25- 214.6 Lbs; -04/09/25- did not contain a weight; -04/10/25- did not contain a weight; -04/11/25- did not contain a weight; -04/12/25- 215.2 Lbs; -The record did not contain a daily weight for this week. -04/13/25 - 214.4 Lbs; -04/14/25- did not contain a weight; -04/15/25- 213.9 Lbs; -04/16/25 - did not contain a weight; -04/17/25- 207.0 Lbs; -04/18/25- 206.0 Lbs; -04/19/25- 206.8 Lbs; -The record did not contain a daily weight, or documentation of physician notification with a increase or decrease in weight for the week. -04/20/25- 205.0 Lbs; -04/21/25- did not contain a weight; -04/22/25- did not contain a weight; -04/23/25- did not contain a weight; -04/24/25- 203.8 Lbs; -04/25/25- did not contain a weight; -04/26/25- did not contain a weight; -The record did not contain a daily weight for this week. -04/27/25- 215.4 Lbs; -04/28/25- 218.4 Lbs; -04/29/25- 217.2 Lbs; -04/30/25- did not contain a weight; -05/01/25- did not contain a weight; -05/02/25- 222.4 Lbs; -05/03/25- did not contain a weight; -The record did not contain a daily weight, or documentation of physician notification with a increase or decrease in weight by three pounds daily or for the week. -05/04/25- 219.6 Lbs; -05/05/25- did not contain a weight; -05/05/25- did not contain a weight; -05/06/25- 216.2 Lbs; -05/07/25- did not contain a weight; -05/08/25- did not contain a weight; -The record did not contain a daily weight, or documentation of physician notification with a increase or decrease in weight by three pounds daily or for the week. During an interview on 05/07/25 at 1:50 P.M., the resident said he/she is not weighed every day and said he/she does not refuse to be weighed. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 1:10 P.M., LPN A said it is the responsibility of the charge nurse to make sure weights are done. LPN A said the resident is in and out of the facility often with his/her family member that maybe why some weights are missing. The LPN said staff should still try to get a weight when the resident is back in the facility. LPN A said he/she does not know if the doctor has been contacted about fluctuation of weights on this resident, but if it was done it would be documented in the resident's medical record. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 3:35 P.M., the DON said the resident has congestive heart failure and possible swelling which is more then likely why he/she has weights ordered daily. The DON said the resident can be noncompliant but will usually do the weights. The DON said she did not know the order said to notify the weight change to the doctor, therefore does not is unsure of it being done. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 4:25 P.M., the administrator said he is unsure about weights being done, but would expect staff to follow physician orders. 8. Review of the facility's policies showed staff did not provide a policy for physicians orders. 9. Review of Resident #55's admission MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as follows: -Cognitively intact; -Indwelling catheter. Review of the residents progress note, dated 05/05/25, showed the facility Nurse Practitioner (NP) documented the resident continued to have foul urine, previous urine test was not sent off to lab, new orders given to repeat. Review of the resident's POS, dated 05/08/25, showed the record did not contain an order for urine test. During an interview on 05/05/25 at 10:45 A.M., the resident said he/she has had some symptoms of a possible Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and had spoken with the NP several days ago and a urine test should have been ordered, but he/she has not heard anything. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 1:12 P.M., LPN A said new orders are put into the residents chart as they are given, the charge nurse will confirm orders at the start of shift. The LPN said not all nurses have access to the doctors or nurse practitioner's notes. LPN A was not aware of a urinalysis test ordered for the resident. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 3:39 P.M., the DON said they will obtain the urine test today, he/she said the NP sits down with her and goes over any new orders after his/her rounds. The DON said he/she is responsible to transcribe the orders given to him/her by the NP. The DON said the order must have been missed being put onto the residents POS. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 4:27 P.M., the Administrator said he is unsure why the order was not put on the residents POS, the DON is responsible to put the order in as she sits down with the NP and goes over this after he/she sees the residents. MO00253550
CONCERN (E)

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

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility staff failed to maintain and serve food items at temperatures adequate to prevent food borne illness. This failure has the potential to ...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility staff failed to maintain and serve food items at temperatures adequate to prevent food borne illness. This failure has the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 55. 1. Review of the facility's Serving Temperatures for Hot and Cold Foods policy, dated 2020, showed the cook will take temperatures of hot and cold food items using approved food thermometers prior to each meal service. Hot foods will be served at 135 to 170 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Each facility should check state specific regulations for minimum temperatures. Review showed cold foods will be served at 41 degrees F or below. Review showed the policy did not contain guidance related to cold food storage between meals. Observation on 05/05/25 at 11:27 A.M., showed the area below the kitchen service window contained a four-drawer refrigerator, which contained a cold table on top. Observation showed the cold table contained ham, sliced cheese, shredded cheese, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, jalapeno peppers and boiled eggs. Observation showed the food temperatures on the cold table: -Shredded cheese, 46 degrees F; -Ham, 47 degrees F; -Sliced cheese, 48 degrees F; -Boiled eggs in the table well, 49 degrees. Observation showed a second metal bin of boiled eggs set on top of the bin, which set in the table. The temperature of the top boiled eggs was 71 degrees F. Observation showed kitchen staff used items from the cold table during lunch service. Observation on 05/05/25 at 11:48 A.M., showed the Dietary Manager (DM) served the residents the lunch meal. Observation showed the temperature of the pureed chicken and pureed vegetables, which were being held in steam table pans, were both 122 degrees F. Observation showed the DM served the pureed items to two residents. Observation showed the temperature of the chicken, which was served to residents who received regular diets was 131 degrees F. Observation on 05/06/25 at 12:05 P.M. showed the cold table contained ham, cheese, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, jalapeno peppers and boiled eggs. Observation showed the temperature of the ham and boiled eggs were 46 degrees F when checked using a calibrated digital thermometer. Observation on 05/07/25 at 11:46 A.M., showed the temperature of the ham on the cold table was 45 degrees F when checked with a calibrated digital thermometer. During an interview on 05/06/25 at 12:05 P.M. the DM said cold table food should be held at 40 degrees or below. The DM said the cook was responsible for checking food temperatures. The DM said he/she checked the thermometer in the four-drawer refrigerator below the cold table, but he/she never checked the food temperatures on the cold table. The DM said the cold table was covered with a metal lid at the end of the day so the food items remained in the cold table between meals. The DM said he/she ran out of alcohol wipes the day prior, so he/she did not check food temperatures. The DM said hot foods should be held at 135 degrees F or higher. During an interview on 05/06/25 at 12:10 P.M., [NAME] C said food on the cold table should be held at 30 to 35 degrees, but not frozen. [NAME] C said he/she checked meat and egg temperatures but did not check the temperature of other food items which were held on the cold table. [NAME] C said he/she did not document cold table food temperatures. During an interview on 05/06/25 at 1:30 P.M., the administrator said the DM and cooks were responsible for ensuring all cold foods were held below 40 degrees and hot foods were held at greater than 140 degrees. The administrator said he/she was not aware of any issues with food holding temperatures.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0947 (Tag F0947)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to ensure continuing competence of nurse aides of no less than 12 hours in-service education per year and address areas of weakness as deter...

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Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to ensure continuing competence of nurse aides of no less than 12 hours in-service education per year and address areas of weakness as determined in nurse aides' performance reviews and the facility assessment. The facility census was 55. 1. Review of the facility's policies showed staff did not provide a policy for staff training. Review of the Facility Assessment, dated 02/13/25, showed the following new hire training for nursing staff: -Advanced directives; -Effective communication; -Preventing, recognizing and reporting abuse; -Workplace safety; -Hand hygiene; -Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPPAA), a law that protects the privacy of medical information, overview; -Infection prevention and control; -Protecting Resident rights in nursing facilities; -Safe transfers; -Perineal Care check list; -Dementia care: managing challenging behaviors; -Emergency Disaster Preparedness; -Electronic Medical Record charting; -Annual education includes all the new hire training plus the topics of corporate compliance, overview of the aging process and pressure ulcer prevention; -Training is provided through direct 1:1 education, group in-servicing, return demonstration and online web-based curriculum. -Additional education and training resources are available as needed through contracted companies/vendors. Review of the facility's web-based curriculum training plan, undated showed the plan did not contain pressure ulcer prevention education. Review of the group based in-service training showed the following: -July 2024, training included oxygen safety, emergency preparedness and medication storage; -October 2024, training included Hippa/Privacy, abuse reporting and investigating, medication and treatment orders, medication administration, medication storage, and needle handling; -December 2024, training included showers, timely call lights, wheelchair cleansing, dependent care for residents, passing ice water, and Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP); -March 2025, training included activities of daily living, care of nails, and advanced directives; -The group-based in-services did not contain documentation of length of training, pressure ulcer prevention or any training for the months of March, April, May, June, August, September, October or November of 2024 or January and February of 2025. 2. Review of Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) H's employee file showed a hire date of 06/21/23. Review of the CNA's web-based training record showed he/she did not complete the assigned fire safety, flooding, corporate compliance essentials of quality improvement, hazardous chemicals, minimizing slips, trips and falls, preventing/recognizing/reporting of abuse, sharps injury, transferring safely, essentials of HIPPA, and dementia care module 1, 2, and 3 training. The training did not contain the number of hours of completed courses. 3. Review of Certified Medication Technician (CMT) B's employee file showed a hire date of 11/20/23. Review of the CMT's web-based training record showed he/she did not complete the assigned advanced directives, infection prevention and control, communication, preventing/recognizing/reporting abuse, essentials of resident rights, or dementia care modules 1-5. The training did not contain the number of hours of completed courses. 4. Review of CMT I's employee file showed a hire date of 06/24/24. Review of the CMT's web-based training record showed he/she did not complete any assigned web-based training. 5. Review of CMT J's employee file showed a hire date of 03/18/24. Review of the CMT's web-based training record showed he/she did not complete the assigned active shooter, equipment failure, emergency preparedness, earthquake preparedness, flooding, fire safety, advanced directives, quality improvement, hazardous chemicals, minimizing slips/trips/falls, oxygen safety, essentials of HIPPA, and tornado watch training. The training did not contain the number of hours of completed courses. 6. During an interview on 05/07/25 at 10:39 A.M., the Administrator said that the required training is posted in the employee breakroom with a list of topics and a list of staff who are behind. Staff are expected to get them done. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 10:18 A.M., CNA D said there is in-house group training once a month that goes over facility concerns. He/She said he/she is not sure how long they are and has not received an evaluation or review. The CNA said he/she will be employed one year next month. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 03:35 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said staff training is completed and monitored by the DON and the Administrator using a web-based training program. He/She said he/she does not know how the 12-hour required training is tracked or who is responsible to track it. Education is determined by what is going on in the facility at the time of the training and said annual reviews are completed by the DON and Administrator and reviewed with the staff member. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 04:24 P.M., the Administrator said the web based program tracks the hours of completion and should be monitored by the DON. The DON and Administrator are responsible to ensure nursing staff receive all the required training to include topics in the facility assessment and based on resident needs. Yearly performance reviews are completed at the administrator level and staff are given wage increases based off of them, but do not determine education. Education is determined at a corporate level using best practice and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines. He/She was unaware staff did not have the required education completed.
MINOR (C)

Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact

Deficiency F0637 (Tag F0637)

Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to complete a Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to complete a Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated resident assessment tool, for three residents (Resident #18, #44, and #47) out of 14 sampled residents who had either improvements and/or declines in condition. The facility census was 55. 1. Review of the facility's policies showed staff did not provide a policy for completion of a Significant Change of Status Assessment. Review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual version 3.0, dated October 2024, Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)-required Assessment Summary showed assessment time frames as follows: -A significant change in status assessment (SCSA) is appropriate when there is a determination that significant change (either improvement or decline) in a resident's condition from his/her baseline has occurred as indicated by comparison of the resident's current status to the most recent comprehensive assessment and any subsequent quarterly assessments and the resident's condition is not expected to return to baseline in two weeks; -A significant change is any decline in two or more of the following: decision making has changed; presence of a resident mood item no previously reported by the resident or staff and /or an increase in symptom frequency in Section E; changes in frequency or severity of behavioral symptoms of dementia that indicate progression of the disease process since last assessment; any decline in an Activities of Daily Living (ADL) physical functioning area where a resident is newly coded as partial/moderate assistance, substantial/maximal assistance, dependent, resident refused, or the activity was not attempted since last assessment and does not reflect normal fluctuations in that individual functioning; residents incontinence patters changes or placement of indwelling catheter; emergence of unplanned weight loss, emergence of a new pressure ulcer at stage II (partial-thickness skin loss) or higher, a new unstageable pressure ulcer/injury (depth and extent of the tissue damage cannot be determined ), a new deep tissue injury or worsening in pressure ulcer status (where the skin remains intact, but the underlying tissues are damaged); -A significant change is any improvement in two or more of the following: any improvement in ADL physical functioning area where a resident is newly coded independent, set up or clean-up assistance, or supervision or touching assistance since last assessment and dates does not reflect normal fluctuations in that individuals functioning; a decrease in areas where behavioral symptoms are coded as being present and/or the frequency of a symptom decreases; resident's decision making improves; and the resident's incontinence pattern improves; -A significant change assessment must be completed within 14 days after a determination has been made that a significant change in status has occurred and submitted within 14 days of the care plan completion date. 2. Review of Resident #18's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Not feeling down, depressed or hopeless, or rejection of care; -Did not have poor appetite or overeating; -Mood severity the potential for depression symptoms; -Functional limitation of range of motion to both lower extremities; -Dependent on staff for eating, oral hygiene, upper body dressing, personal hygiene and rolling left to right; -Had pain; -No weight gain; -No presence of a stage one or greater pressure wound or Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD). Review of the residents quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Felt down, depressed or hopeless 7-11 days; -Had a poor appetite or overeating 2-6 days; -Mood severity score potential for depression symptoms; -Rejected care one to three days; -No functional limitation of range of motion to lower extremities; -Required substantial to maximum assistance for eating, oral hygiene, upper body dressing, personal hygiene and rolling left to right; -No pain; -Gained weight; -Had a stage one or greater pressure wound and MASD. Review of the resident's medical record showed facility staff did not complete a significant change in status assessment when the resident had a decline in feeling down, depressed or hopeless, poor appetite or overeating, new rejection of care behavior, gained weight and developed a stage one or greater pressure wound and MASD and had an improvement in pain, range of motion, eating, oral hygiene, upper body dressing, personal hygiene and rolling left to right. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 4:24 P.M., the Corporate MDS nurse said he/she does not believe staff were coding activities of daily living correctly and a correction should have been completed but missed. 3. Review of Resident #44's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE] showed staff assessed the resident as: -Moderate cognitive impairment; -Did not reject care; -No oxygen therapy; -Required partial to moderate assistance with toileting, and shower/bathing. Review of the Resident's Annual MDS, dated [DATE] showed staff assessed the resident as: -Severe cognitive impairment; -Rejection of care four to six days; -Required oxygen therapy; -Required substantial to maximal assistance for shower/bathing; -Dependent for toileting. Review of the resident's medical record showed facility staff did not complete a significant change in status assessment when the resident had a decine in cognition, new rejection of care behavior, required oxygen therapy, and required more assistance for toileting and bathing. 4. Review of Resident #47's admission MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Mood severity score of one; -Required set up assistance from staff for oral hygiene; -Dependent on staff for showers and sit to lying; -Frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder; -No pain; -No stage one or greater pressure wound. Review of the resident's 5-day Medicare Assessment, dated 04/13/25, showed staff assessed the resident as: -Mood severity score of zero; -Required partial to moderate assistance for oral hygiene; -Required substantial to maximum assistance for showers and sit to lying; -Always incontinent of bowel and bladder; -Had pain; -Presence of a stage one or greater pressure wound. Review of the resident's medical record showed facility staff did not complete a significant change in status assessment when the resident declined in mood, oral hygiene assistance, showers and sit to lying, bowel and bladder function, pain and presence of new stage one or greater pressure wound. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 4:11 P.M., the Corporate MDS nurse said a significant change should have been completed on the resident but missed it. 5. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 3:35 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said staff use the RAI manual to determine a significant change of status and would include things like new referral to hospice, decline in activities or daily living, weight loss and new pressure wounds. He/She is not sure why the assessments were not completed but should have been. He/She said the MDS Coordinator is currently a corporate nurse who is filling in until a full time staff member can be hired and trained and is responsible to ensure the MDS assessments are completed timely. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 4:11 P.M., the Corporate Nurse said he/she is currently trying to keep up with the MDS assessments along with her other responsibilities. He/She said a significant change of status is completed when there has been a significant change in the resident that would not correct itself within 14 days. He/She said if there is a determination made that a significant change of status assessment will not be completed, then a note should be put into the medical record. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 4:24 P.M., the administrator said he/she is trying to hire a full time MDS Coordinator and is using the corporate nurse for assistance to complete the MDS assessments with the help of the DON.
MINOR (C)

Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact

Deficiency F0657 (Tag F0657)

Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to hold care plan meeting with the resident and/or the resident's re...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to hold care plan meeting with the resident and/or the resident's representative, and failed to ensure the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) participated in care conferences for four residents (Resident #29, #31, #40, and #51) of 14 sampled residents reviewed for care planning. The facility census was 55. 1. Review of the facility's Care Plans Goals and Objectives policy, dated April 2009, showed the policy did not contain direction on contacting or inviting the resident and/or resident representative to the care planning conferences. 2. Review of Resident #29's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment tool, dated 04/12/25, showed the staff assessed the resident as cognitively impaired. During an interview on 05/06/25 at 3:15 P.M., the resident said he/she has not been invited to a meeting to discuss his/her care plan. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 11:29 A.M., the resident's family member said he/she had not been invited to a care plan meeting. Review of the resident's medical record showed the record did not contain documentation of a care plan meeting or the IDT team attended a care plan conference. 3. Review of Resident #31's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed the staff assessed the resident as cognitively intact. During an interview on 05/05/25 at 2:30 P.M., the resident said he/she has never attended care plan meeting. Review of the resident's medical record showed the record did not contain documentation of a care plan meeting or the IDT team attended a care plan conference. 4. Review of Resident #40's Annual MDS, dated [DATE], showed the staff assessed the resident as cognitively intact. During an interview on 05/05/25 at 9:57 A.M., the resident said he/she had not been invited to a care plan meeting since September. Review of the resident's medical record showed the record did not contain documentation of a care plan meeting or the IDT team attended a care plan conference. 5. Review of Resident #51's dated 02/07/25, showed the staff assessed the resident as cognitively impaired. During an interview on 05/06/25 at 2:15 P.M., the resident said he/she has never attended care plan meeting. During an interview on 05/06/25 at 2:16 P.M., the resident family member said he/she had not been invited to a care plan meeting. 6. During an interview on 05/07/25, at 2:07 P.M., the Care Plan Coordinator/Corporate nurse said he/she has not been doing care plan meetings, he/she has just not had time. During an interview on 05/07/25 at 2:08 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said he/she has not done care plan meetings, and there is no documentation to provide. During an interview on 05/07/25 at 02:09 P.M., the administrator said the MDS Coordinator/Corporate nurse/Care Plan Coordinator, with the help of the DON is responsible for care plan meetings. The facility is currently without a full time MDS Coordinator/Care Plan coordinator so the corporate nurse is trying to help keep up with all these responsibilities.
MINOR (C)

Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact

Deficiency F0725 (Tag F0725)

Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to provide a sufficient number of staff members to ensure call light...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to provide a sufficient number of staff members to ensure call lights were answered in timely manner. The facility census was 55 . 1. Review of the facility assessment tool, dated 02/13/25, showed: -Average census of 63 residents; -Direct care staff needed for a 24-hour period of time: -Licensed Nurses: two for each shift; -Certified Medication Technicians (CMT's): two on dayshift; -Certified Nurse Aides (CNA's): One to 15 residents on dayshift and one to 19 residents on nightshift. Review of the facility's Call Lights Policy, dated March 2021, showed the procedure is to ensure timely responses to resident's requests and needs. The policy did not contain direction for who may answer the call light. 2. Review of the Nursing staff time clock report, dated 05/02/25, showed: -Dayshift: One Registered Nurse (RN), Three Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), three CMT, three CNA, and three Nurse Aides (NA); -Nightshift: two LPN, one CMT and two CNA. Review of the facility's wireless call light report, dated 05/02/25 showed: -At 1:07 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 31 minutes; -At 3:35 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 50 minutes; -At 4:33 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 49 minutes; -At 5:02 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 36 minutes; -At 6:20 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 30 minutes; -At 6:20 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 34 minutes; -At 6:21 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 1 hour and 4 minutes; -At 8:09 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 31 minutes; -At 9:35 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 46 minutes; -At 9:41 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 39 minutes; -At 10:35 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 42 minutes; -At 11:19 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 1 hour and 6 minutes; -At 11:31 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 41 minutes; -At 12:23 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 42 minutes; -At 12:43 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 40 minutes; -At 12:48 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 30 minutes; -At 1:29 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 30 minutes; -At 3:37 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 39 minutes; -At 3:49 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 30 minutes; -At 4:22 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 1 hour and 41 minutes; -At 4:38 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 47 minutes; -At 4:44 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 38 minutes; -At 5:32 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 55 minutes; -At 5:32 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 35 minutes; -At 5:44 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 35 minutes; -At 6:19 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 38 minutes; -At 6:58 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 1 hour and 33 minutes; -At 7:17 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 43 minutes; -At 7:48 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 1 hour; -At 8:09 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 1 hour and 14 minutes; -At 8:44 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 54 minutes; -At 9:05 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 32 minutes; -At 11:06 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 47 minutes; -At 11:54 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 34 minutes. 3. Review of the Nursing staff time clock report, dated 05/03/25, showed: -Dayshift: one RN, one LPN, two CMT, five CNA, and one NA; -Nightshift: two LPN, three CNA, and two NA. Review of the facility's wireless call light report, dated 05/03/25 showed: -At 6:27 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 35 minutes; -At 6:31 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 36 minutes; -At 9:42 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 35 minutes; -At 12:15 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 36 minutes; -At 3:18 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 56 minutes; -At 3:26 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 30 minutes. 4. Review of the Nursing staff time clock report, dated 05/04/25, showed: -Dayshift: two LPN, three CMT, four CNA and one NA; -Nightshift: two LPN, three CNA, and two NA. Review of the facility's wireless call light report, dated 05/04/25 showed: -At 10:06 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 42 minutes; -At 10:40 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 1 hour and 52 minutes; -At 12:44 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 34 minutes; -At 2:58 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 31 minutes; -At 10:46 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 33 minutes; -At 10:48 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 32 minutes; -At 11:10 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 33 minutes. 5. Review of the Nursing staff time clock report, dated, 05/05/25, showed: -Dayshift: two LPN, three CMT, three CNA and two NA; -Nightshift: one RN, one LPN, one CMT, five CNA and one NA. Review of the facility's wireless call light report, dated 05/05/25 showed: -At 3:19 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 39 minutes; -At 4:31 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 37 minutes; -At 5:35 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 1 hour and 16 minutes; -At 6:21 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 31 minutes; -At 7:04 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 1 hour; -At 7:59 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 33 minutes; -At 12:01 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 37 minutes; -At 12:03 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 35 minutes; -At 1:26 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 31 minutes; -At 3:08 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 52 minutes; -At 3:52 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 1 hour and 17 minutes; -At 4:01 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 1 hour and 21 minutes; -At 4:40 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 1 hour and 5 minutes; -At 5:05 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 36 minutes; -At 5:15 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 36 minutes; -At 5:18 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 36 minutes; -At 5:24 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 32 minutes; -At 6:21 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 38 minutes; -At 6:54 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 31 minutes; -At 11:37 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 33 minutes; -At 11:52 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER] with call light response time of 38 minutes. 6. During an interview on 05/05/25 at 9:39 A.M., Resident #24 said call lights sometimes go unanswered for over 15-20 minutes and gets tired of waiting. He/She said he/she is supposed to wait for staff to help him/her transfer and walk. Sometimes there is two aides on each hall, but my hall is the one that gets hit with only one. He/She said staff is shorter mostly on the day hours but does happen on the nights too. During an interview on 05/05/25 at 9:57 A.M., Resident #39 said staffing is a huge issue. Staff take a really long time to answer call lights and makes him/her feel like they don't matter. He/She said sometimes he/she scoots down in the bed and it hurts his/her bottom when staff cannot come in a decent timeframe. During an interview on 05/05/25 at 9:57 A.M., Resident #29 said often call lights take over 30 to 40 minutes to be answered and is unacceptable. He/She said he/she has anxiety and one time it was elevated and it took over an hour to get a staff member to get his/her something for his/her anxiety. He/She said the aides are notified when the light is sounded, then if not answered, goes to the nurse, then the management. He/She said he/she has expressed his/her concern with management but has not heard back. The resident said he/she is not a high call bell user, but when pressing it, there is a need. He/She believes staff should answer the lights within 15 minutes or less. During an interview on 05/05/25 at 10:27 A.M., Resident #26 said there isn't enough staff to ensure he/she is out of bed for activities. The resident said he/she requires a mechanical lift to get into and out of bed and requires an extra staff member. Often times, he/she puts on the call light and staff push it off, leave to get help and either do not return or its 30 minutes to an hour later. He/She said one night he/she pushed the call light and requested to go to bed. He/She said it took over three hours to get put to bed. The resident said he/she brought the concern to the management but is told they are doing the best they can and/or they cannot find good people to work. He/She feels like since he/she takes a little bit longer for care, he/she is put on the bottom of the aides list. During an interview on 05/05/25 at 11:17 A.M., Resident #35 said staff do not get him/her up when he/she wants to get up, and is often told it's because they dont have enough help, he/she is a mechanical lift transfer. The resident said staff will often come into their room, shut the call light off, and say they will come back but don't. During an interview on 05/05/25 at 2:53 P.M., Resident #21 said there isn't enough staff. He/She said it takes over 40 minutes to answer his/her light he/she hates to sit in bowel movement. He/She gets tired of the staff that are just working for a paycheck. The resident said he/she is at the facility because he/she needs care and expects staff to provide it, timely. During an interview on 05/06/25 at 9:23 A.M., Resident #4 said call light times are long on days and evenings. The resident said, I've waited over two hours quite often. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 10:18 A.M., Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) D said call lights could take a little longer when the facility is short staffed but most of the time the average time to answer call lights is around five to eight minutes and does not know of any resident complaints of long call light times. He/She said 10 minutes or longer to let a call light to go unanswered is unacceptable because to a resident, it may feel a lot longer or the resident may have fell or some other accident may have happened. He/She said when there are times when there isn't enough staff, the current staff will team up and work together to get things done. During an interview on 5/8/25 at 11:15 A.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) E said the average call light wait time is around 20-30 minutes but should be less than 15. He/She said the time of day plays a part in long call lights such as around meals and right after supper, which is when staff are assisting a lot of residents, treatments are being completed, and that some of the residents can be demanding. He/She said having to wait that long can increase the risk of resident harm, depending on their critical care needs. The nurse said that he/she believes that only nursing staff have access to the nurse call system and are the only ones who can access the call lights. Residents do complain about having to wait, but staff do the best they can. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 12:58 P.M, LPN A said the average call light response time is between eight and 10 minutes but during meals may go up to 15 minutes. He/She said the staff do the best they can for what they have. Some days more help is needed but the management is good about getting agency staff to help out. If call lights go beyond 15 minutes or longer, the resident could be in distress or there might be an emergency. During an interview on 05/08/25 at 03:35 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said the average call light response time is around 11 minutes and would be considered unacceptable to go beyond 15 minutes. He/She said staff don't know if there is an emergency or not or life and death. He/She said just nursing has access to the call light system and is set up to go through an application on either the facility provided device or the staff's personal cell phone. He/She said he/she reviews the call light log but was not aware of the call lights going beyond 30 minutes as presented in the call light report. During an interview on 5/8/25 at 4:24 P.M., the Administrator said staff call light response time for the past month and half has been 10-15 minutes. He/She said going over 15 minutes to respond to a residents call light is unacceptable. The Administrator said that sometimes the staff will answer the call light and if unable to meet the needs will leave the light on so that they don't forget. The call light logs are discussed in the facility Interdisciplinary Team meetings and notifications come up on his/her phone all the time. He/She said he/she calls the facility weekly to discuss with staff how to improve time management and is aware call lights are an issue. There is enough staff but the current staff need better training in time management.
Mar 2025 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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

Deficiency F0578 (Tag F0578)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to obtain a timely advanced directive who received Cardiopulmonary R...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to obtain a timely advanced directive who received Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) when he/she elected to be a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR - indicates that, in case of respiratory or cardiac failure, the resident has directed that no cardiopulmonary resuscitation or other life-sustaining treatments or methods are to be used) and failed to document residents' code status consistently as a DNR for one resident (Resident #1). The facility census was 62. 1. Review of the facility's Advance Directives policy, revised [DATE], showed advanced directives will be respected in accordance with state law and facility policy. The resident has the right to refuse treatment. A resident will not be treated against his/her wishes. Information about whether or not the resident has executed an advance directive shall be displayed prominently in the medical record. The plan of care for each resident will be consistent with his/her documented treatment preferences. 2. Review of Resident #1's medical record showed: -admitted to facility on [DATE]; -Expired at facility on [DATE]; -A signed DNR form dated [DATE]. Review of the resident's Physician Order Sheet (POS), dated February 2025, showed the record did not contain an order for his/her code status or advanced directive. Review of the resident's care plan, dated [DATE], showed staff documented the resident code status as DNR. Review of the resident's nurses notes, dated [DATE] at 5:49 A.M., showed staff documented staff found the resident with no pulse, no respirations and cyanotic (a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood). Uncertain of code status CPR s started until discovered the resident code status of DNR on his/her facesheet. During an interview on [DATE] at 9:59 A.M., the Diretor of Nursing (DON) said all residents code statuses are kept at the nurses station in a binder and on outside of their doors with a green sticker indicating full code and a red sticker indicating DNR. He/She does not know why staff did not follow the residents wishes. During an interview on [DATE] at 10:00 A.M., the administrator said code statuses are displayed next to the resident's name on the outside of their door and there is a book with the residents DNR forms at the nurses stations. The administrator said he/she does not know why the staff did not look before performing CPR and the expectation is the code statuses are able to be identified quickly for staff to make the right medical decision. During a phone interview on [DATE] at 11:19 A.M., Licensed practical nurse (LPN) A said he/she did not know the residents code status and he/she erred on the side of caution and started to perform CPR. He/She said an aide called emergency medical services and they took over CPR upon arrival. He/She said he/she found the residents advanced directive and they stopped life saving measures. He/She said he/she was not aware there was a book at the nurses station with code statuses and does not remember if the resident had a green sticker on his/her name plate outside his/her room but his/her room mate did and was a full code. He/She said he/she thought he/she was doing the right thing. MO00251388
Feb 2025 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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

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, facility staff failed to provide care to meet the hygiene needs for four res...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to provide care to meet the hygiene needs for four residents (Resident #1, #2, #3 and #4) out of five sampled residents when staff did not provide nail care and assist with facial hair. The facility census was 64. 1. Review of the facility's Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Supporting policy, dated March, 2018, showed staff were directed as follows: -Residents will be provided with care, treatment and services as appropriate to maintain or improve their ability to care out ADL; -Resident who are unable to carry out activities of daily living independently will receive the services necessary to maintain good nutrition, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. -Residents will be provided with care, treatment and services to ensure that their ADLs do not diminish unless the circumstances of their clinical condition(s) demonstrate that diminishing ADLs are unavoidable; -Appropriate care and services will be provided for resident who are unable to carry out ADLs independently, with the consent of the resident and in accordance with the plan of care, including appropriate support and assistance with hygiene (bathing, dressing, grooming and oral care); -If residents with cognitive impairment or dementia resist care, staff will attempt to identify the underlying cause of the problem and not just assume the resident is refusing or declining care. Approaching the resident in a different way or at a different time, or having another staff member speak with the resident may be appropriate. 2. Review of Resident #1's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment completed by facility staff, dated 12/26/24, showed staff assessed the resident as follow: -Severe cognitive impairment; -Did not reject of care; -Resident completed personal hygiene by himself/herself. Review of the residents care plan, dated 01/09/25, showed the resident mostly independent with activities of daily living (ADL), but required some cues and reminders. The plan showed staff were directed to check the resident's nail length, trim and clean on bath days and as necessary. Review of the resident's shower sheets, dated 01/24/25, 01/28-25, 01/31/25, 02/07/25, 02/11/25, 02/14/25, 02/18/25, 02/20/25, and 02/21/25, showed it did not contain documentation staff provided nail care or assistance with facial hair. Observation on 02/21/25 at 8:45 A.M., showed the resident nails long with debris under the nail and with facial hair. 3. Review of Resident #2's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as follows: -Exhibited rejection of care one to three days during the seven day look back period; -Required substantial to maximal assistance from staff with personal hygiene. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 12/31/24, showed the resident has an ADL self-care performance deficit and required extensive assistance from one staff for personal hygiene. Review of the resident's shower sheets, dated 01/24/25, 01/28/25, 01/31/25, 02/07/25, 02/18/25, and 02/21/25, showed it did not contain documentation staff provided nail care or assistance with facial hair. Observation on 02/21/25 at 12:02 P.M., showed the resident had long, uneven nails. 4. Review of Resident #3's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as follows: -Cognitively intact; -Did not reject care; -Required set up or clean up assistance only with personal hygiene. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 01/02/25, showed the resident has an ADL self-care performance deficit and required minimum assistance to stand by assistance only of one for personal hygiene. Review of the resident's shower sheets, dated 01/22/25, 01/25/25, 01/29/25, 02/04/25, 02/05/25, 02/08/25, 02/12/25, 02/19/25, 02/20/25, and 02/21/25, showed it did not contain documentation staff provided nail care. Observation on 02/21/25 at 9:26 A.M., showed the resident nails long with debris and with facial hair. During an interview on 02/21/25 at 9:26 A.M., the resident said staff would trim his/her nails, but he had to ask them to provide care. He/She said his/her left hand was contracted and required assistance from staff for care. He/She said sometimes his/her nails dug into his/her skin, causing pain, and the length of his/her nails, bothered him/her. 5. Review of Resident #4's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as follows: -Severe cognitive impairment; -Did not reject of care; -Required partial to moderate assistance from staff with personal hygiene. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 12/31/24, showed the resident has an ADL self-care performance deficit related to confusion and required moderate to maximum assistance from one staff with personal hygiene. Review of the resident's shower sheets, dated 01/21/25, 01/28/25, 01/31/25, 02/04/25, 02/07/25, 02/11/25, and 02/18/25, showed it did not contain documentation staff provided nail care or assistance with facial hair. Observation on 02/21/25 at 11:40 A.M., showed the resident's hair was unkempt, he/she had long nails with debris and un-groomed facial hair. During an interview on 02/21/25 at 11:43 A.M., Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) A said staff should have brushed the resident's hair after getting the resident out of bed, but did not think about it. He/She said he/she normally checked resident's nails daily, but did not have a chance to look at the resident's nails yet. During an interview on 02/21/25 at 11:52 A.M., the resident said sometimes the staff would trim his/her nails and brush his/her hair. He/She said the long nails do bother him/her. 6. During an interview on 02/21/25 at 11:43 A.M., CNA A said resident's are provided nail care and assistance with facial hair on shower days and as needed. He/She said staff are directed to brush residents hair when assisted out of bed. He/She said if the resident's nails have debris under them, there is an infection control concern. During an interview on 02/21/25 at 12:13 P.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) B said staff provided nail care and assist with facial hair on shower days by the aides and resident's hair should be brushed in the morning and as needed. He/She said the concern with a resident with debris under the nails is the potential for infection. He/She said it was not dignified for the resident to not be well-groomed. During an interview on 02/21/25 at 3:42 P.M., Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) said resident are provided nail care and assistance with facial hair on shower days and when needed. He/She said staff are directed to brush resident's hair in the mornings and when needed. He/She said if a resident refused care, staff are directed to offer care more often. He/She said if a resident had long nails with debris under the nails and spread bacteria to other parts of the body. During an interview on 02/21/25 at 3:43 P.M., the administrator said resident are provided nail care and assistance with facial hair on shower days and when needed. He/She said staff are directed to brush resident's hair in the mornings and when needed. He/She said if a resident refused care, staff are directed to offer care more often. He/She said if a resident had long nails with debris under the nails, it could be an infection control issue. He/She said the resident's have a right to be clean and would be considered a dignity issue if the resident was not well-groomed. MO00249746
Dec 2024 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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

Deficiency F0657 (Tag F0657)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

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

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, facility staff failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for one resident (Resident# 2), and failed to update care plans at least quarterly in conjunction with the required Minimum Data Set ((MDS) a federally mandated assessment instrument), to provide interventions to meet individual needs for two residents (Resident #1 and #3) out of three sampled residents. The facility census was 68. 1. Review of the facility's Goals, Objectives, and Care Plans policy, revised April 2000, showed staff are directed as follows: -Care plans shall incorporate goals and objectives that lead to the resident's highest obtainable level of independence; -Goals and objectives are entered onto the resident's so that all disciplines have access to such information and are able to report whether or not the desired outcomes are being achieved; -Goals and objectives are reviewed and/or revised at least quarterly. 2. Review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as follows: -Cognitively intact; -Used a diuretic, opioid and hypoglycemic (medication for low blood sugar); -Used a wheelchair; -Dependent on staff for transferring in and out of tub/shower, toilet and to and from a bed to a chair or wheelchair; -Required setup or cleanup assistance from staff with eating and oral and personal hygiene; -Dependent on staff for toileting assistance; -Required substantial to maximal assistance from staff with showering and lower body dressing; -Required partial to moderate assistance from staff with upper body dressing; -Uses oxygen therapy. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 06/27/24, showed the care plan had not been updated with the 10/02/24 MDS assessment. 3. Review of Resident #2's entry MDS, dated [DATE], showed it did not contain documentation of a completed MDS Assessment. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 10/31/24, showed the care plan had not been updated with the resident's activities of daily living (ADL) or the specific anticoagulant medication with the 10/31/24 assessment. 4. Review of Resident #3's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as follows: -Cognitively intact; -Used an opioid, hypoglycemic and anticoagulant (medication used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing); -Independent for eating and oral hygiene; -Dependent on staff for toileting and lower body dressing; -Required substantial to maximal assistance from staff for bathing; -Required supervision from staff for upper body dressing; -Required setup assistance from staff for personal hygiene; -Used a wheelchair. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 05/01/24, showed the care plan had not been updated with the 10/26/24 MDS assessment. 5. During an interview on 12/23/24 at 1:31 P.M., the MDS Coordinator said he/she was responsible to update and/or revise the care plans on an quarterly and annual basis. He/She said the comprehensive care plan should be completed within twenty one days of admission. The MDS Coordinator said he/she started his/her position in June and had been working on fixing the care plans. During an interview on 12/23/24 at 2:24 P.M., the administrator said the MDS Coordinator was responsible to update and/or revise the care plans quarterly and annually. He/She said the comprehensive care plan should be completed within twenty one days of admission to the facility. He/She said the MDS Coordinator should be checking the care plans on a weekly basis to ensure the plans are completed according to guidelines. He/She said there was a form listing the residents scheduled care plan meetings as a resource for the MDS Coordinator. He/She said the facility hired a second person to assist with updating the care plans. During an interview on 12/23/24 at 2:25 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said the MDS Coordinator was responsible to update and/or revise the care plans quarterly and annually. He/She said the comprehensive care plan should be completed by the MDS Coordinator within twenty one days from the date of admission. He/She said the MDS Coordinator should be checking the care plans on a weekly basis to ensure the plans are completed according to guidelines. He/She said there was a form listing the residents scheduled care plan meetings as a resource for the MDS Coordinator. He/She said the facility hired a second person to assist with updating the care plans. He/She said he/she just started his/her position and was working on getting the issue with the care plans resolved. MO00246774
Sept 2024 4 deficiencies
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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

Report Alleged Abuse (Tag F0609)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, facility staff failed to report allegations of misappropriation of money for two residen...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, facility staff failed to report allegations of misappropriation of money for two residents (Residents #1 and #5) of 16 sampled residents to other officials in accordance with State law (including the State survey and certification agency). The facility census was 71. 1. Review of the facility's policy titled Abuse and Neglect , dated March 2018, showed the management and staff, with physician support, will address situations of suspected or identified abuse and report them in a timely manner to appropriate agencies, consistent with applicable laws and regulations. 2. Review of Resident #1's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment tool, dated 08/27/24, showed staff assessed the resident as moderate cognitive impairment. During an interview on 09/25/26 at 11:42 A.M., the resident said he/she had $3,000 dollars in his/her wallet, in the drawer when he/she went to sleep and the next day it was gone. The resident said the money went missing two days after he/she got to the facility. The resident said it could have been $2,500 dollars, but it was close to $3,000 dollars. The resident said he/she reported it to the nurse at the nurse's desk, but did not know the name of the nurse. During an interview on 09/25/24 at 12:04 P.M., the Maintenance Director said he/she heard about the resident's missing money last week. The Maintenance Director said he/she did not think much about the resident saying he/she had missing money, because the resident changed the amount of money missing from $4,000 dollars to $8,000 and then to $2,000 dollars. The Maintenance Director said staff thought the resident making the allegation may be due to the resident's illness. The Maintenance Director said the administrator knew about the missing money when he/she heard about it, because he/she asked the administrator about the allegation and the administrator said he/she was going to do some investigating. During an interview on 09/25/24 at 1:47 P.M., the Maintenance Director said the Therapy Director is who the resident came to first about his/her missing money. During an interview on 09/25/24 at 2:30 P.M., the Therapy Director said the resident reported missing money to him/her last week, the resident said he/she is missing $4,000 dollars. The Therapy Director said the resident told him/her, he/she checked his/her wallet and the money was gone. The Therapy Director asked the resident where the money was and he/she said it was in his wallet in a drawer in his/her room. The Therapy Director said he/she checked in the drawer and there was a bag with a wallet in it, but no money. The Therapy Director said he/she went and talked to the administrator and then the driver. The driver said he/she did not take the resident anywhere. The Therapy Director said the resident reported the money was all 20's and 50's, he/she had it to pay his/her bills. The Therapy Director said the resident's inventory sheet had been checked and it did not have the money on it. During an interview on 09/26/24 at 11:02 A.M., the SSD said the resident said he/she had $4,000 dollars missing at a mini care plan meeting he/she had been attendance for. The SSD said he/she went in and had a verbal conversation with the administrator about it. The SSD said he/she did not complete a grievance, probably should have. The SSD said he/she thinks it was 09/18/24 the resident reported it in a meeting. The SSD said the facility has two hours to report it to state. The SSD said he/she is a mandated reporter and she did not report it to state. The SSD said he/she does not know if it had been reported to state. During an interview on 09/26/24 at 11:39 A.M., the DON said he/she had been in the area of the care plan meeting, when the resident reported the missing money and the SSD reported it to the administrator. The DON said the facility two hours to report to state, but he/she is not sure it had been reported to state. The DON said he/she know the administrator had been aware and was investigating. The DON said the facility has to report to state if there is allegation of missing money. During an interview on 09/26/24 at 1:42 P.M., the administrator said the same day Resident #5's wallet went missing, is when the Maintenance Director and Therapy Director Resident #1's missing money to him/her. The administrator said the first time he/she talked to the resident, the resident did not know what the administrator was talking about. The administrator said he/she went back to the resident and the resident said he/she had $9,000 dollars and then the Therapy Director said the resident reported $4,000 dollars to him/her. The administrator said the resident kept changing to different amounts of money. The administrator said he/she told the resident the inventory sheet showed he/she did not have a wallet. The administrator said the resident does have a wallet and a check book, the resident had it tucked away. The administrator said he/she had the SSD call the resident's family and the family said the resident has been known to carry large amounts of cash on him/her, but did not think the resident had the money on him/her, that he/she reported missing. The administrator said the resident is his/her own responsible party. The administrator said he/she did not notify law enforcement, no one had asked him/her to. The administrator said he/she did not report to state. The administrator said he/she did not feel like it was reportable, and did not feel like there was any missing money. The administrator said he/she thought he/she is supposed to report to state, based off of his/her investigation results. 3. Review of Resident #5's admission MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as cognitively intact. During an interview on 09/25/24 at 9:58 A.M., the resident said his/her first night at the facility someone stole his/her wallet. The resident said the Maintenance Director got his/her wallet back. The resident said he/she had under 20 dollars in his/her wallet and it was gone. The resident said the Maintenance Director gave him/her 20 dollars and told him/her he/she would not see the staff back in the facility. The resident did not know who the staff was, the Maintenance Director was talking about. During an interview on 09/25/24 at 12:04 P.M., the Maintenance Director said the resident's wallet was found in the housekeeping supply closet. The Maintenance Director said Housekeeper D found the resident's wallet, while they both were in the supply closet. The Maintenance Director said the housekeeper reached up to grab some gloves off the shelf in the housekeeping supply closet and the wallet fell out. The Maintenance Director said he/she immediately took the wallet to the administrator. The Maintenance Director said the housekeeping supply closet is locked with a code to unlock it. The Maintenance Director said he/she does not know if it had been investigated, the administrator usually does his/her own investigation. During an interview on 09/25/24 at 1:10 P.M., housekeeper D said he/she had been stocking the utility room closet and went into the housekeeping room. The housekeeper said the Maintenance Director was in there with him/her. The housekeeper said he/she found a wallet wrapped in a paper towel behind some gloves, on the top shelf of the supply closet. He/She said the Maintenance Director opened the wallet and it had the resident's picture in the wallet. He/She said the Maintenance Director took the wallet to the administrator and he/she does not know what happened from there. The housekeeper said it looked like the wallet had been hidden, because he/she does not know why it would be wrapped in paper towels, behind supplies on top shelf. He/She said the supply closet stays locked and only staff can have the code to unlock the door. During an interview on 09/25/24 at 1:19 P.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) E said the administrator came to him/her and was investigating the resident's missing wallet, because he/she was the one who sent the resident to the hospital and when the resident's returned from the hospital, his/her wallet was missing. During an interview on 09/26/24 at 11:02 A.M., the Social Services Designee (SSD) said he/she had been aware of the resident's wallet missing on 09/12/24. The SSD said he/she told the administrator and he/she and the administrator searched the resident's room, the facility van, called the hospital to see if the wallet was there. He/She said the resident's wallet showed up the next day. The SSD said he/she thinks the resident's wallet had been found somewhere in housekeeping. The SSD said he/she did not complete a grievance for it, because the wallet had been found and returned to the resident. The SSD said he/she reported the missing wallet to the administrator and he/she helped him/her to search for the wallet. The SSD said he/she is a mandated reporter and did not report the missing wallet to state. During an interview on 09/26/24 at 11:39 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said he/she had heard the resident's wallet had been missing. The DON said the SSD and administrator were involved in the investigation of the missing wallet and it had been found and returned to the resident. The DON said he/she does not know if there had been money in the wallet. The DON said he/she heard the resident's wallet had been found in the cleaning closet. The DON said the cleaning closet is always locked and has a code on it, so logically would think staff would have had to taken the resident's wallet. The DON said he/she believes it should be reported to state. The DON said he/she has not idea why it was not reported to state. The DON said he/she does not know if law enforcement had been notified, but it is supposed to be. During an interview on 09/26/24 at 1:42 P.M., the administrator said the Maintenance Director notified him/her of the resident's missing wallet. The administrator said he/she went and talked to the resident and checked the resident's inventory sheet. The administrator said he/she searched the resident's room three times. The administrator said at this point he/she thought the resident's wallet was a lost item. The administrator said the Maintenance Director opened the housekeeping closet and the wallet was setting on a rack. The administrator said he/she took the wallet back to the resident. The administrator said maybe it would be reportable, but he/she is not sure the wallet was stolen. The administrator said in theory staff have access to the closet. The administrator said he/she did not feel it rose to the level to report. The administrator said he/she did not find it suspicious the wallet was found in a locked closet, wrapped in a paper towel, behind supplies on top shelf. The administrator said the resident reported the missing wallet the day of his/her admission and it had been found on the third day the resident had been at the facility. The administrator said he/she talked to all housekeeping staff and no staff admitted to taking the resident's wallet. MO00242476 MO00242610
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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

Deficiency F0658 (Tag F0658)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview and record review, the facility staff failed to document they provided the physician ordered wound treatments for one resident (Resident #14) of 16 sampled residents. The facility c...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility staff failed to document they provided the physician ordered wound treatments for one resident (Resident #14) of 16 sampled residents. The facility census was 71. 1. Review of the facility's policy titled Administering Medications, dated April 2019, showed the Director of Nursing (DON) supervises and directs all personnel who administer medications and/or have related functions. Medications are administered in accordance with prescriber orders, including any required time frame. Topical medications used in treatments are recorded on the resident's treatment record (TAR) 2. Review of Resident #14's Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS) a federally mandated assessment tool, dated 07/24/24, showed staff assessed the resident as follows: -Cognitively intact; -Did not refuse care; -Incontinent of urine; -Three stage three pressure ulcers (a full-thickness tissue loss that extends into the fat tissue below the skin). Review of the resident's care plan, dated 05/03/24, showed staff assessed the resident with stage three pressure ulcer to the sacrum. Review showed staff intervention to apply a wet to dry topical antiseptic to treat and prevent infections dressing daily. Review of the resident's Physician Order Sheet (POS), dated September 2024, showed an order for staff to remove the old wound packing and cleanse wound with wound solution, pack the wound with dry guaze to reach all edges of the wound, cover wound with abdominal guaze pad and secure with medical tape. Change dressing twice a day, as close to 12 hours apart as possible to the residents sacral wound. Review of the resident's Treatment Administration Record (TAR), dated 09/01/24, showed staff did not document they provided the residents wound treatment to his/her sacral wound on 09/07/24 and 09/20/24 from 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M., and 09/11/24 from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. During an interview on 09/26/24 at 9:15 A.M., the resident said he/she has a wound on his/her bottom. The resident said he/she is supposed to get dressing changes on the wound twice a day and evenly spaced apart. The resident said the day shift is good at getting the dressing changed, but the night shift either don't change the dressing, or waits until 5 A.M. to change the dressing. The resident said when night shift waits until 5 A.M. to change the dressing, the day shift comes in and and changes it three or four hours later at 9 A.M. The resident said he/she has reported his/her concerns to staff and even talked to the DON several times. During an interview on 09/26/24 at 10:29 A.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) G said the resident did complain to him/her the day shift did not change his/her dressing and asked if the LPN could come in and change the dressing right away, because it is to be done twice a day. During an interview on 09/26/24 at 11:39 A.M., the DON said he/she did see some holes on the TAR. The DON said he/she passed the information in shift report, to make sure the bandage is getting changed. The DON said if staff didn't sign the TAR, he/she would typically assume it didn't get done. The DON said he/she did not check what staff worked during the missed signatures. During an interview on 09/26/24 at 1:14 P.M., the DON said he/she is the facility wound nurse. The DON said he/she but the resident's bandage change on the nurse's shift report, after the resident came to him/her on two separate occasions. The DON said he/she is responsible to follow up on the report, to ensure the bandage is getting changed. The DON said he/she should have been checking TARS and running reports, but he/she got behind. During an interview on 09/26/24 at 1:42 P.M., the administrator said the resident's dressing should be changed twice a day. The administrator said it looks like there is some holes on the TAR. The administrator said if the dressing change is not documented, it was not done. The administrator said if staff doesn't document on the TAR they completed the dressing change, then the DON should investigate. MO00242610 MO00242797 MO00242840
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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

Deficiency F0761 (Tag F0761)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to ensure medications were monitored and stored in a safe and effective manner. The facility census was 71. 1. Review of the f...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to ensure medications were monitored and stored in a safe and effective manner. The facility census was 71. 1. Review of the facility's policy titled Administering Medications, dated April 2019, showed during the administration of medications, the medication cart is kept closed and locked when out of sight of the medication nurse or aide. The cart must be clearly visible to the personnel administering medications, and all outward sides must be inaccessible to residents or others passing by. Observation on 09/25/24 at 10:12 A.M., showed an unlocked medication cart, on the rehabilitation hall unattended. Resident #6 propelled self in wheelchair past unlocked medication cart. During an interview on 09/25/26 at 10:16 A.M., Certified Medication Technician (CMT) C said he/she forgot to lock the medication cart. The CMT said he/she gave a medication, then went off the hall to check on showers and forgot to lock the cart. During an interview on 09/26/24 at 11:39 A.M., DON said staff should lock the medication cart, when not at the cart. The DON said the medication cart should have been locked, when CMT C walked away from the cart. During an interview on 09/26/24 at 1:42 P.M., the administrator said staff should lock the medication cart, when the staff leaves the cart. The administrator said residents could get in the medication cart and hurt themselves, or take medications that is not theirs. 2. Review of the facility's policy titled Storage of Medications, dated April 2019, showed drugs and biologicals used in the facility are stored in locked compartments. Compartments include but not limited to, drawers, cabinets, rooms, refrigerators, carts and boxes containing drugs and biologicals are locked when not in use. Unlocked medication carts are not left unattended. Only persons authorized to prepare and administer medications have access to locked medications. Observation on 09/25/24 at 11:12 A.M., showed Resident #11's a Inhaler Disc and a bottle of nasal spray on top of a puzzle in the community area without staff present. Observation showed multiple residents in the community area. During an interview on 09/25/24 at 11:14 A.M., Resident #11 said the CMT was going to come back and get the medications in a little bit, but never came back. During an interview on 09/25/24 at 1:19 P.M., the LPN said he/she was not aware a medication was left out and unattended on a table. The LPN said they should not be left out, a resident could get a hold of the medication and put it in their mouth. The LPN said staff should watch the medication being given anyway, to make sure it is working and is the right dose. During an interview on 09/26/24 at 11:39 A.M., DON said he/she is aware of the two medications left unattended in the activity area. The DON said it's not safe, even if the resident is alert and orientated. The DON said staff should watch residents to ensure the medications are taken correctly. The DON said the facility has residents with memory issues and those residents could get a hold of those medications and take them. During an interview on 09/26/24 at 1:42 P.M., the administrator said medications should not be left out, because residents could take medications that is not theirs. The administrator said staff need to stay and make sure the resident took the medication and ensure the resident doesn't give the medications to another resident. MO00242610
CONCERN (E) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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

Deficiency F0583 (Tag F0583)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation and interview, facility staff failed to ensure residents' privacy were protected, when six resident's (Resident's #2, #3, #7, #8, #9 and #16) out of 16 sampled residents, medical ...

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Based on observation and interview, facility staff failed to ensure residents' privacy were protected, when six resident's (Resident's #2, #3, #7, #8, #9 and #16) out of 16 sampled residents, medical information were face up on the nurse station desks, in a public area visible by other residents and visitors to the facility. Facility census was 71. 1. Review of the facility's policy titled Confidentiality of Information and Personal Privacy, dated October 2017, showed the facility will strive to protect the resident's privacy in regards to his/her: accommodations; medical treatment; and personal care. Access to resident personal and medical records will be limited to authorized staff and business associates. 2. Observation on 09/25/24 at 10:27 A.M. and 10:31 A.M., showed the nurses station desk unattended with the resident report sheet face up, and contained Resident #2, #3, #7, #8, #9 and #16 code status, date of birth , allergies, and diagnoses. Observation showed multiple resident near the nurses station. 3. Observation on 09/25/24 at 10:33 A.M., showed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) E at the nurses station desk with the resident report face up. Observaton showed a visitor approached the desk. During an interview on 09/25/24 at 10:39 A.M., LPN E said the visitor is a friend of Residentwho had been discharged from the facility yesterday. During an interview on 09/25/24 at 1:19 P.M., LPN E said the paper on the desk is a report sheet and should not be face up on the desk. LPN said staff should flip the report sheet over on the desk when the staff leave the desk, where the resident's information is not visible. LPN E said that is LPN G's nurse report. During an interview on 09/26/24 at 3:00 P.M., LPN G said the nurse's report is supposed to be face down, if it's not, it could be a violation of the resident's privacy. The LPN G said he/she did not turn it upside down. During an interview on 09/26/24 at 11:39 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said staff are supposed to keep papers turned over and covered at the Nurse's desk. The DON said the Nurse's report sheet has resident's private information and needs to be protected. The DON said he/she would expect staff to keep it covered, or turned over. 5. Observation on 09/25/24 at 1:50 P.M., showed the nurses desk with a physician visit note for Resident #16 face up with the residents medical information visible to the public and other residents. During an interview on 09/25/24 at 1:56 P.M., LPN A said he/she had been at the nurse's station and got up for a call light. The LPN said the physician note should not be face up for the resident's privacy. During an interview on 09/26/24 at 11:39 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said progress notes have protected information on it and he/she would expect staff to keep it covered, or turned over. During an interview on 09/26/24 at 1:42 P.M., the administrator said staff should make sure resident's medical information is not available to public and he/she would expect staff to put it in a folder, flip over, or put in chair under desk. The administrator identified the two documents as a Nurse's report and a physician note. The administrator said the two documents should not be face up on the nurse's desk. MO00242199
Jun 2024 4 deficiencies
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0727 (Tag F0727)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to provide the services of a Registered Nurse (RN), for at least eight hours per day, seven days a week. The facility census was 72. 1. Revi...

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Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to provide the services of a Registered Nurse (RN), for at least eight hours per day, seven days a week. The facility census was 72. 1. Review of the facility's policies showed the facility did not provide a policy for RN coverage. Review of the facility's RN staff schedule, dated March 2024, showed the facility did not have an RN in the building on: -Saturday 03/02/24; -Sunday 03/03/24; -Saturday 03/09/24; -Saturday 03/10/24; -Saturday 03/23/24; -Saturday 03/24/24; -Saturday 03/30/24; -Saturday 03/31/24. Review of the facility's RN staff schedule, dated April 2024, showed the facility did not have an RN in the building on the following dates: -Saturday 04/06/24; -Sunday 04/07/24; -Saturday 04/13/24; -Sunday 04/14/24; -Saturday 04/20/24; -Sunday 04/21/24; -Sunday 04/28/24. Review of the facility's RN staff schedule, dated May 2024, showed the facility did not have an RN in the building on the following dates: -Saturday 05/04/24; -Sunday 05/05/24; -Saturday 05/11/24; -Sunday 05/12/24; -Saturday 05/18/24; -Sunday 05/19/24; -Saturday 05/25/24; -Sunday 05/26/24. During an interview on 06/07/24 at 1:35 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said he/she was aware the requirement to have an RN in the building for eight hours in a 24 hour period, however he/she was not aware the eight hours needed to be consecutive. During an interview on 06/07/24 at 1:35 P.M., the Administrator said he was aware of the requirement for an RN eight hours consecutively on a daily bases, but there are holes in the schedule due to not having enough RN's on staff. They have ads out and are looking to hire, but have not been able to fill positions.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0761 (Tag F0761)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to store and label medications in a safe an effective manner when staff did not document the open date on medication in the me...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to store and label medications in a safe an effective manner when staff did not document the open date on medication in the medication cart and failed to discard expired medications. The facility census was 72. 1. Review of the facility's policy titled, Administering Medications, revised 04/2019, showed the expiration/beyond use date on the medication label is checked prior to administering. When opening a multi-dose container, the date opened is recorded on the container. 2. Observation on 06/04/24 at 8:16 A.M., showed the rehabiliation hall medication cart contained: -One bottle of Fish Oil, opened and undated; -Two bottles of acetaminophen, opened and undated; -One bottle of omeprazole (used to treat hearburn), opened and undated; -One bottle of Ibuprofen, opened and undated. Observation on 06/04/24 at 8:35 A.M., showed the 300 hall medication cart contained: -One bottle of magnesium oxide (mineral supplement), opened and undated; -One bottle of ferrous sulfate, opened and undated with an expiration date of 1/24; -One bottle of calcium, opened and undated; -One bottle of senna (used to treat constipation), opened and dated 5/20/24, with an expiration date of 4/24; -One bottle of acetaminophen, opened and undated; -One bottle of melatonin, opened and undated; -One bottle potassium chloride, opened and undated; -One bottle milk of magnesia opened and undated. During an interview on 06/04/24 at 8:26 A.M., certified medication technician (CMT) B said each hall has their own cart medication cart. He/She said whoever is passing medications on the cart is responsible for maintaining them. He/She said they are responsible for checking for open dates and expiration dates. He/She said all multi use bottles should be dated when opened. He/She said the cart should be cleaned every shift, restocked, checked for expiration dates. He/She said he/she was new and must have over looked some of the medications on his/her cart. He/She was responsible for the 300 cart, but had not checked or started on that cart yet. During an interview on 06/07/24 at 12:24 P.M., licensed practical nurse (LPN) A said it is the responsibility of the CMT's to maintain medication carts. He/She said they should check for expired medications and medications have open dates on every shift. He/She said staff should be labeling medication bottles every time they are opened and they should be checked during medication pass and during cart reviews every shift. During an interview on 06/07/24 at 1:42 P.M., Director of Nursing (DON) said CMT's are responsible for maintaining medication carts. He/She said he/she expects staff who takes ownership of the cart for the medication pass to maintain the cart, he/she expects staff to label the medications with open dates and check for expiration dates. He/She said it is his/her responsibility for making sure staff are checking the medication carts. He/She was not sure why the medication carts had expired medications and bottles without open dates. During an interview on 06/07/24 at 1:40 P.M.,the administrator said it is his/her expectation CMT's are responsible for maintaining medication carts. He/She said he/she expects the DON is monitoring to make sure staff are checking for open dates and expired medications.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0849 (Tag F0849)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to document collaboration of care with hospice providers for develop...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to document collaboration of care with hospice providers for development and implementation of a coordinated plan of care and communication between the facility and local hospice provider for two (Resident #40 and #59) out of two sampled residents who received hospice services. The facility census was 72. 1. Review of the facility's Nursing Facility Hospice and Respite Care Services Agreement, dated March 11, 2020, showed: -Hospice will develop, at the time a resident of the facility is admitted into Hospice's program, a Plan of Care for the management and palliation of the resident's terminal illness. The Plan of Care will be updated as often as the patient condition requires, but no less frequently then every 15 calendar days; -Quality Improvement: The Hospice and Facility representatives shall document and keep written records of all such communications and shall document that the services provided are furnished in accordance with the terms of this agreement; -Medical Record: Facility shall prepare and maintain medical records for each hospice patent receiving services pursuant to the is agreement in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations and generally accepted medical record practices and shall complete such records in the same timely manner as required by the staff personnel of Hospice. The medical records shall consist of at least progress notes and clinical notes describing all services and events. 2. Review of Resident's #40's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment, dated 03/06/24, showed: -Received hospice care; -The resident has a condition or disease that may result in a life expectancy of less than six months. Review of the facility matrix list, dated 06/04/24, showed staff identified the resident received hospice services. Review of the facility hospice binder did not contain documentation of a coordinated plan of care between the facility and the Hospice provider. Review of the resident's medical record,did not contain documentation of a coordinated plan of care between the facility and the ospice provider. 3. Review of Resident's #59's Significant change MDS, dated [DATE], showed: -Received hospice care; -The resident has a condition or disease that may result in a life expectancy of less than six months. Review of the facility matrix list showed staff identified the resident received hospice services. Review of the facility hospice binder did not contain documentation of a coordinated plan of care between the facility and the hospice provider. Review of the resident's medical record did not contain documentation of a coordinated plan of care between the facility and the hospice provider. 4. During an interview on 06/07/24 at 12:04 P.M., Licensed practical nurse (LPN) A said there should be hospice communication in the binder at the nurse's station. He/She said if staff tell her new orders or anything important, he/she makes a progress note in the resident's chart, but the information on what care hospice provides and any changes should all be kept in the hospice communication book. He/She is not sure why there is not documentation in the Compassus binder. During an interview on 06/07/24 at 1:35 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said she would expect there to be communication and documentation between the Hospice company and the facility. She said she was not aware that this information was not in the resident's medical record. During an interview on 06/07/24 at 1:36 P.M., the Administrator said his expectation is there be communication, and documentation between the facility and the Hospice provider in the residents chart.
CONCERN (F)

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

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility staff failed to store food in a manner to prevent potential contamination and out-dated use. Facility staff failed to maintain the kitch...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility staff failed to store food in a manner to prevent potential contamination and out-dated use. Facility staff failed to maintain the kitchen equipment and surfaces in a sanitary manner to prevent the growth of bacteria and cross-contamination. Facility staff failed to maintain and serve food at temperatures adequate to prevent food borne illness. The facility staff failed to ensure the ice machine, used to supply ice to residents, drained through an air gap to prevent cross-contamination. These failures have the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 72. 1. Review of the facility's policies showed the facility did not provide a policy for food dating and storage. 2. Observation on 06/04/24 at 9:00 A.M., showed the reach in refrigerator contained a plastic pour container labeled as Italian with a use by date of 5/20/24 and an eight quart plastic container labeled as ham which was dated 5/12/24. 3. Observation 06/04/24 at 9:05 A.M., showed the reach in freezer contained: -An unlabeled, undated bag of breaded meat which was open to the air; -A plastic zipper bag labeled sausage which was dated 5/7/24; -A plastic zipper bag labeled fish which was dated 5/17/24; -A plastic zipper bag taco meat which was dated 5/28 and contained a use by date of 6/01. 4. Observation on 06/04/24 at 9:35 A.M., showed the walk in freezer contained: -A plastic zipper bag which was labeled beef and was open to the air; -A green tube of meat which had one end loosely covered with aluminum foil. The tube did not contain a label or date; -An undated plastic zipper bag which contained a plastic bag labeled frozen vegetables; -A plastic zipper bag which was labeled sauerkraut and was dated 5/16. The use by date was not legible; -An unlabeled and undated plastic bag of frozen chicken which was held closed with a yellow plastic bread bag clip; -An unlabeled and undated plastic zipper bag of frozen beef. 5. Observation on 06/04/24 at 9:50 A.M., showed the cooks prep refrigerator, below the serving line, contained -A plastic zipper bag of tortillas which was dated 3/17 and had a use by date of 4/19; -Two unlabeled and undated plastic pour bottles which contained an off white colored thick liquid; -A unlabeled and undated plastic rectangle bin which contained a tan colored thick liquid and was partially covered with aluminum foil. During an interview on 06/04/24 at 9:51 A.M., [NAME] E said the containers in the cooks refrigerator were pancake batter and french toast mix. [NAME] E said the items should be labeled and dated by whoever prepares the items. 6. Review of the facility's policies showed the facility did not provide a policy for kitchen cleanliness and equipment cleaning. 7. Observation on 06/04/24 at 9:00 A.M., showed: -An accumlation of grease and food debris around the lower center of the front and back range hood filters. The hood frame contained an accumulation of grease and grease drops which hung from the bottom of the frame; -An accumulation of grease on the side and back walls near the deep fryer; -The covered meat slicer contained an accumulation of grease and food debris on the back and underside of the meat slicer blade; -A heavility soiled white towel set under the cooks prep refrigerator. 8. Review of the facility's policies showed the facility did not provide a policy for food holding temperatures. Observation on 06/04/24 at 9:15 A.M., showed a sign mounted on the wall next to the serving line which instructed staff to keep hot food at 135 degrees Fahrenheit (F) or higher. Observation on 06/04/24 at 9:11 A.M., showed [NAME] D served the residents breakfast which included scrambled eggs, which were being held at 96 degrees Fahrenheit (F), sausage which was being held at 100 degrees F and gravy which was being held at 126 degrees F. 9. Review of the facility's Legionella water management plan showed control measures included daily cleaning and weekly disinfecting of ice machines. Review showed the plan did not contain guidance related to maintaining an air gap in the machine drain. 10. Observation on 06/04/24 at 10:25 A.M., showed; -The ice machine drain in the main dining room did not contain an air gap. Observation showed the drain line was submerged below the opening of large white plastic drain and the ice machine drain contained a large accumulation of brown material where the drain line was submerged; -The ice machine drain in the activity room did not contain an air gap. The ice machine filter was dated 1/16/23 and contained manufacturer's instructions to replace the filter no later than six months after installation. During an interview on 06/06/24 at 10:30 A.M., the maintenance director said he/she was responsible for the ice machines and filters. The maintenance director said he/she overlooked the dining and activity room ice machine filters and he/she was not aware of the requirement to have an air gap at the drain. During an interview on 06/06/24 at 11:15 A.M., the administrator said the facility's dietary manager quit two weeks ago so he/she was acting as dietary manager in addition to administrator duties. The administrator said all food items should be labeled and dated by the staff member who put the items away. The administrator said the cook was responsible for ensuring foods are held and served at proper temperatures and keeping the cooking area clean. The administrator said the maintenance director was responsible for ensuring ice machine drains had an air gap and filters were changed when required. The administrator said the registered dietician came in regularly and had expressed concerns related to food dating and kitchen cleanliness. The administrator said his/her kitchen staff is fairly new and he/she had been trying to work on their training.
Nov 2023 1 deficiency 1 Harm
SERIOUS (G) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Deficiency F0760 (Tag F0760)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to ensure the residnet was free from a significant medication error when staff failed to administer of one resident's (Residen...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to ensure the residnet was free from a significant medication error when staff failed to administer of one resident's (Resident #1) Metolazone (a diuretic medication used to treat high blood pressure and edema) and Torsemide (a diuretic medication used to treat edema due to congestive heart failure (CHF), kidney disease, or liver disease) as directed by the physician and failed to notify the resident's physician the medication was not available to be administer which resulted in the resident being admitted to the hospital with acute chronic hypoxic respiratory failure (not enough oxygen in the blood), mild pulmonary edema with pleural effusion (fluid collected inside and outside of the lungs), and chronic kidney disease Stage IV. The facility census was 69. 1. Review showed the facility did not have a policy instructing staff what to do when a medication was not able to be started when ordered. 2. Review of Resident #1's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment tool, dated 9/20/23, showed staff assessed the resident as: -Cognitively intact; -Diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) (kidneys filter waste and excess fluid from the blood, as kidneys fail waste builds up), atrial fibrillation (irregular rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow), hypertension, (higher than normal blood pressure), and diabetes mellitus type II (the body is unable to produce enough insulin). Review of the resident's care plan, dated September 2023, showed staff documented the resident diagnoses of CHF. Interventions showed staff are directed to give cardiac medications as ordered and monitor/document/report any signs of congestive heart failure such as dependent edema (swelling to parts of the body influenced by gravity) of legs and feet, shortness of breath upon exertion, and crackles and wheezes upon auscultation (listening with stethoscope). Review of the resident's Physician Order Sheets (POS), dated November 2023, showed the physician ordered: -Lasix 40 mg give one tablet by mouth one time a day related to CKD in the morning, discontinue 11/2/23; -Lasix 40 mg give one tablet by mouth in the afternoon for edema, discontinue 11/2/23; -Metolazone 5 mg give one tablet by mouth one time only related to essential hypertension for one day, give 30 minutes prior to morning (A.M.) Torsemide, start 11/3/23; -Torsemide 40 mg give one table by mouth two times a day related to essential hypertension, start 11/3/23. Review of the resident's Medication Administration Record (MAR), dated November 2023, showed staff were directed to administer Metolazone 5 mg give one tablet by mouth one time only related to essential hypertension for one day, give 30 minutes prior to A.M. Torsemide, start 11/3/23 and Torsemide 40 mg give one table by mouth two times a day related to essential hypertension, start 11/3/23. Review showed the MAR did not contain documentation of the administration of Metolazone or Torsemide on 11/3/23 or 11/4/23. Review of the facility's order delivery report, dated 11/1/23 to 11/4/23, showed the residents Metolazone delivered on 11/3/23 and the Torsemide on delivered 11/4/23. Review of the nurses notes, dated 11/5/23 at 6:00 P.M., showed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) A documented the resident's family member asked if the resident had received his/her one time dose of Metolazone and started the Tosemide, because he/she had labored breathing. Upon assessment the resident had shortness of breath with oxygen on at 2 Liters/minute via nasal cannula (NC), inspiratory wheezing (a wheeze on inhale), a non productive cough, edema to both lower extremities, and a change in mental status. LPN A documented he/she reviewed the MAR and noted the resident's one time dose of Metolzaone and scheduled Torsemide had not been given as ordered. Review showed the resident's respirtory rate 24 and his/her blood pressure 154/66. Review of the nurses notes, dated 11/5/23 at 6:18 P.M., showed staff documented they notified the physician's office and received orders for an immediate x-ray, Guaifensin (medication for congestion), and breathing treatments every four hours for five days. Review showed staff documented the resident's family request he/she be sent to the hospital. Review of the nurses notes, dated 11/5/23 at 7:15 P.M., showed staff documented Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arried at the facility to transport the residnet to the hospital and staff notified the emergency room the resident was sent out. Review of the resident's hospital records, dated 11/5/23, showed the resident admitted with acute chronic hypoxic respiratory failure, COVID-19 pneumonia, mild pulmonary edema with pleural effusion, chronic kidney disease Stage IV, and urinary tract infection. During an interview on 11/9/23 at 11:10 A.M., Certified Medication Technician (CMT) D said nurses are responsible for entering orders in to the system. He/She said if he/she has any questions he/she asks the nurse. He/She said he/she saw the Metolazone and Torsemide on the MAR and had been ordered, but not delivered. He/She did not tell the nurse because the medications were ordered, but gave all other scheduled medications available to the resident for his/her shift. CMT D said he/she did not remember if he/she checked the back up medications, to see if the medication was available. He/She said he/she was not sure who was responsible for making sure medications are put in as delivered when they arrive from the pharmacy. During an interview on 11/9/23 at 11:28 A.M., LPN A said he/she was asked by the resident's family if he/she had received the new ordered medication from his/her cardiac appointment on 11/1/23. He/She said he/she checked the system to find the Metolazone had not been given and the resident had started the Torsemide on 11/4/23. The resident had been at his/her baseline on 11/5 and he/she was not told in report the resident was waiting on the medications. He/She said nurses are responsible for putting in the orders and the pharmacy receives them and fills them. He/She said staff are expected to check the Omnicell (backup medication location) to see if they have an initial dose before the pharmacy delivered the resident's medication. If they do not have the medication, staff are expected to notify the charge nurse. The nurse calls the pharmacy to see when the medication is expected to be delivered and to notify the physician to see if something different needs to be given until the medication arrives. He/She was not made aware by the CMT the medications were not available. He/She said the nurse would be responsible for changing the start and stop date on the one time dose medication. He/She said the Director of Nurses (DON) had been responsible for making sure this was completed, but was not sure who was responsible at this time. During an interview on 11/9/23 at 3:00 P.M., the Clinical Director said the charge nurse is responsible for putting in orders from the doctor. He/She said the pharmacy automatically fills the prescription when entered, because their system is synced with the pharmacy. He/She said pharmacy deliveries are normally delivered at the front nurse's station. The nurses or CMT's are expected to reconcile the medications delivered, marked as delivered in the system, and put the medications away in the medication carts. The Clinical Director said he/she put the new order in on 11/2/23 for the metolazone and torsemide and discontinued the resident's Lasix as ordered, and the new medications were ordered to start on 11/3/23. He/She said staff are expected to check the Omnicell to see if the medication is available if it is not on the medication cart. If the medication is not available, the CMT is expected to notify the charge nurse and the charge nurse is expected to contact the pharmacy and the physician. The nurse should also change the start date when the medication is delivered so the order is updated in their system. He/She said the nurses are responsible for checking the start and stop dates. He/She said the CMT should have reported to the charge nurse when the medication was unavailable so the pharmacy and doctor could be notified and see what, if anything should be done. The Clinical Director said he/she has been responsible for making sure orders have been put in correctly and followed, but it is typically the DON or Assistant Director of Nurses (ADON). During an interview on 11/22/23 at 10:13 A.M., CMT E said he/she does not remember what medications he/she checked in but knows he/she put all medications delivered on 11/3/23 in the appropriate medication carts. He/She did not tell the nurse the resident's medication had been delivered, because he/she did not know the resident was waiting on it. He/She said he/she did not know there was an area to mark the medications as received in point click care. If a medication is not available to give, staff are to check the omnicell and report to the charge nurse so they can call the doctor. He/She said the nurse would be responsible for changing the start and stop date of medications. He/She does not know who is responsible for checking to make sure orders are put in and filled. During an interview on 11/22/23 at 1:49 P.M., CMT F said the nurses are responsible for putting in orders. He/She said if a medication is not available staff are to check to the Omnicell and notify the charge nurse. He/She said he/she was not made aware by the night nurse the medication had been delivered. He/She said he/she did not see the resident's Metolazone on the cart or on the MAR but could have overlooked it if it was a single dose medication, because the resident's medication come in a rollpack with contains all the medications the resident takes during a specific time period. He/She said if there were any medications on the MAR not available he/she would have checked the Omnicell and notified the nurse. He/She said the ADON would be responsible for checking to make sure orders are put in and followed. During an interview on 11/22/23 at 3:03 P.M., CMT H said nurses are responsible for entering orders. He/She said he/she believes the DON and ADON would be responsible for making sure the orders are put in and followed. He/She said if a medication is unavailable, staff are expected to check the omnicell and report to the charge nurse if it is not available. He/She said he/she told the nurse the medications were not available, but does not remember the nurse he/she told. He/She said there is an option to mark if the medication has been received but he/she does not know if staff are supposed to mark it or not. He/She was not made aware the resident was waiting on medications at shift change. During an interview on 11/22/23 at 3:20 P.M., LPN C said nurses are responsible for putting in orders and he/she is not sure who is responsible for making sure they are put in and followed. He/She said staff are the check the omnicell and tell the charge nurse if the medication is not available. He/She was not made aware the resident's medication was not available and was not made aware the resident was waiting on medications when he/she received report. He/She said the pharmacy and doctor should have been notified and the start and stop date adjusted at the doctors discretion. LPN C said he/she has reconciled medications before, but the CMT's are responsible for putting them away in the medication cart. During an interview on 11/30/23 at 1:35 P.M., the physician said he/she would expect staff to notify his/her office or the on call staff if a medication was not available to start as ordered. He/She said the resident needed to be on a diuretic (medication used for edema and fluid retension) due to his/her diagnoses. He/She said it is a possible cause of the resident's change in condition. MO00227070
Jan 2023 12 deficiencies 1 Harm
SERIOUS (G)

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Tag F0686)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to provide care consistent with professional standards...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to provide care consistent with professional standards of practice to promote the prevention of pressure ulcer (PU) development for one resident (Resident #52) after staff identified the resident was at risk for PUs. Additionally, staff failed to obtain a physician ordered treatment for an unstageable wound to the resident's coccyx, from 11/16/22 to 12/22/22, more than 30 days after the start of the PU, failed to obtain a physician ordered treatment for an unstageable PU to the resident's left hip discovered on 12/31/22, failed to follow the resident's plan of care to prevent additional pressure injuries (PI)s and promote the healing of PUs. Additionally, staff failed to document assessments, and failed to identify a new PI. The facility census was 80. Review of the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panels (NPIAP) definitions of staging showed: -Pressure Injury: localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue usually over a bony prominence or related to a medical or other device. The injury can present as intact skin or an open ulcer and may be painful. The injury occurs as a result of intense and/or prolonged pressure or pressure in combination with shear; -Stage 2 Pressure Injury: Partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis. The wound bed is viable, pink or red, moist, and may also present as an intact or ruptured serum (liquid)-filled blister. Adipose (fat) is not visible and deeper tissues are not visible. Granulation tissue (pink/red tissues, bumpy in appearance), slough (liquefied or wet dead tissue, can be yellow or white in color) and eschar (dried dead tissue, can be tan, black, or brown in color) are not present; -Stage 3 Pressure Injury: Full-thickness loss of skin, in which adipose (fat) is visible in the ulcer and granulation tissue and epibole (rolled wound edges) are often present. Slough and/or eschar may be visible. The depth of tissue damage varies by anatomical location; areas of significant adiposity can develop deep wounds. Undermining and tunneling may occur. Fascia, muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage and/or bone are not exposed. If slough or eschar obscures the extent of tissue loss this is an Unstageable Pressure Injury; -Stage 4 Pressure Injury: Full-thickness skin and tissue loss with exposed or directly palpable fascia, muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage or bone in the ulcer. Slough and/or eschar may be visible. Epibole (rolled edges), undermining and/or tunneling often occur. Depth varies by anatomical location. If slough or eschar obscures the extent of tissue loss this is an Unstageable Pressure Injury; -Unstageable Pressure Injury: Full-thickness skin and tissue loss in which the extent of tissue damage within the ulcer cannot be confirmed because it is obscured by slough or eschar. If slough or eschar is removed, a Stage 3 or Stage 4 pressure injury will be revealed. Stable eschar (i.e. dry, adherent, and intact without erythema or fluctuance) on the heel or ischemic limb should not be softened or removed. 1. Review of the facility's Prevention of Pressure Injuries Policy, dated April 2020, showed: -Inspect the skin on a daily basis when performing or assisting with personal care or Activities of Daily Living (ADLs); -Identify any signs of developing pressure injuries (i.e., non-blanchable erythema (redness); -Inspect skin pressure points (sacrum, heels, buttocks, coccyx, elbows, ischium, trochanter, etc.); -Reposition the resident as indicated on the care plan; -Keep the skin clean and hydrated; -Clean promptly after episodes of incontinence; -Reposition all residents with or at risk of pressure injuries on an individualized schedule, as determined by the interdisciplinary care team (IDT); -Provide support devices and assistance as needed (PRN). Remind and encourage residents to change positions; -Select appropriate support surfaces based on the resident's risk factors, in accordance with clinical practice; -Evaluate, report and document potential changes in skin; -Review the interventions and strategies for effectiveness on an ongoing basis. Review of the facility's Wound Care Policy, dated October 2010, showed: -Verify there is a physician's order for this procedure; -Notify the supervisor if the resident refuses the wound care. 2. Review of Resident #52's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment tool completed by facility staff, dated 10/18/22, showed staff assessed the resident as: -Severe Cognitive Impairment; -Did not have behaviors; -Did not reject care; -Totally dependent on two staff members for bed mobility, transfers, and dressing; -Did not have a Stage I PU or greater; -Clinical assessment and formal assessment completed to determine PU risk; -At risk for PUs; -No applications of ointments/medications other than to feet; -Diagnoses of displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter (hip fracture), peripheral vascular disease (a slow and progressive circulation disorder), stroke, Hemiplegia/Hemiparesis (severe and complete loss of strength/mild loss of strength); Cognitive communication Deficit (Difficulty with thinking and speaking). Review showed staff documented the resident was at risk for the development of PUs and did not document the use of pressure relief devices. Review of the resident's care plan, revised 1/25/23, showed: -Activity of Daily Living (ADL) self-care performance deficit related to activity tolerance, confusion, hemiplegia, impaired balance; -Totally dependent on one staff for repositioning and turning in bed every shift and as necessary; -Skin inspections weekly; -Turn and reposition every two hours and as needed. Keep body in good alignment; -Actual impairment to skin integrity of the right groin and coccyx; -Follow facility protocols for treatment of injury; -Follow treatment orders for dressing changes; -Heel protector to right foot while in bed; -Weekly treatment documentation to include measurement of each area of skin breakdown's width, length, depth, type of tissue, and exudate, include any other notable changes or observations. Review of the resident's Skin Only Evaluation, dated 10/18/22, 10/25/22, and 11/8/22 showed staff documented the resident did not have a PU. Further review, showed it did not contain documentation in regard interventions used for PU prevention. Review of the resident's Skin Only Evaluations, dated November 2022, showed staff documented: -11/13/22: -New Left Inguinal Region, Pressure Ulcer/Injury; -3 centimeters (cm) in Length (L) by 2 cm in Width (W) by 0.2 cm in Depth (D); -Wound Odor: Yes; -Wound bed: Slough; -Wound exudate: Purulent: (thin, thick, opaque, tan/yellow drainage); -Dressing saturation: Moderate: 26-75 percent (%); -11/16/22: -Left Inguinal Region, Pressure Ulcer/Injury: No change from previous assessment; -New Issue: Coccyx: Deep tissue injury, Stage 2; -3 cm in L by 2.5 cm in W by 0.2 cm in D; -Wound Bed: Granulation tissue; -Wound exudate: Serosanguineous: thin, watery, pale red/pink drainage; -11/23/22: -Left Inguinal Region Pressure Ulcer/Injury; -3 cm in L by 2 cm in W by 0.2 cm in D; -Wound Odor: Yes; -Wound Exudate: Purulent -Dressing saturation: Moderate 26-75%; -Coccyx Deep Tissue Injury, Stage 2; -3 cm in L by 2.5 cm in W by 0.2 cm D; -Wound Bed: Granulation -Wound Exudate: Serosanguineous. Review of the resident's wound consult, dated 11/15/22, showed: -Contractures (lower extremities), other (left above knee Amputation (AKA), open sore; -Wound Left Groin is an unstageable PI obscured full-thickness skin and tissue loss; -3 cm in L by 1 cm in W with no measurable depth; -Moderate amount of serous (thin and watery and will usually have a clear to yellowish or brownish appearance) drainage with mild odor; -Wound bed is 76% to 100% slough; -The peri-wound skin exhibits erythema; -Temperature of peri-wound skin is warm with signs and symptoms of infection; -Wound Culture & Sensitivity (C&S), laboratory test used to determine type of bacteria present, and antibiotics the bacteria is sensitive to, pending; -New problem; -Wound Orders: Cleanse wound with Hypochlorous Acid (wound care agent with powerful microbicidal, antibiofilm, and wound healing potency). No need to rinse from wound or skin. Use to irrigate or scrub the wound bed. Protect peri-wound with skin protectant, apply a nickel thick amount of Santyl (gel used remove dead tissue from wounds) to wound bed, cover with gauze pad, change dressing daily, and PRN for soiling saturation, or unscheduled removal; -Advanced wound specialist to follow up in one week to reassess progress of wound/skin issue; -Plan of care discussed with facility staff; -Laboratory: Bacteria and Fungus identified. Review of the resident's progress notes, dated November 2022, showed staff documented: -11/19/22 at 6:44 P.M., the resident requested to go to the hospital. Stated the pain from the groin wound is worse. Rated pain a 10 out of 10 on a scale of 1-10 (one being minimal pain and 10 being excruciating pain). Wound appears worse, and has a foul odor. It is deeper and wider than previously noted. 3.5 cm in L by 1.8 cm in W, approximately 0.5 cm D. Message sent to physician to approve transfer; -11/22/22 at 4:15 P.M., resident readmitted from hospital. Review of the resident's wound consult note, dated 11/22/22 showed: -Contractures (hips); -Wound to Left groin is an Unstageable PI; -Measurements are 3 cm in L by 4.2 cm in W with no measurable depth; -Moderate amount of serous drainage with mild odor; -Wound bed is 76% to 100% slough; -The peri-wound skin exhibits erythema with warmth and signs and symptoms of infection; -11/15/22 culture positive for multiple organisms. Antibiotics started 11/18/22; -Quality of tissue compared to previous visit: No change; -Wound drainage compared to previous visit: No change; -Peri-Wound tissue compared to previous visit: No change; -Length and Width compared to previous visit: Deteriorated; -Cleanse wound with Hypochlorous Acid, use to irrigate or scrub the wound bed, protect peri-wound with skin protectant, apply Santyl nickel thick to wound bed, cover with gauze pad, change daily and PRN for soiling, saturation, or unscheduled removal; -Medications prescribed: Doxycycline hyclate (antibiotic) 100 milligrams (mg) twice daily (BID) for seven days with start date of 11/18/22 and Ciprofloxacin (antibiotic) 500 mg BID for seven days with start date of 11/18/22; -Report obtained from staff nurse regarding patient. Sent to hospital 11/19/22 due to severe pain; -High risk: Wounds could potentially worsen putting client at high risk of sepsis, infection or death. Review of the wound consult note, showed it did not contain documentation in regard to the resident's coccyx wound. Review of the Physician Order Summary (POS), dated November 2022 showed: -8/16/22: Heel protector to right foot while in bed; -11/13/22: Wound culture to Left Inguinal wound infection, Stat for infection to wound; -11/13/22: Wound care to evaluate and treat; -11/13/22: Apply Santyl to groin BID for wound to Left groin; -11/22/22: House supplement (health shake) two times a day (BID) for weight loss; -11/22/22: Apply Santyl to Left Groin BID; Review showed it did not contain a treatment order for the resident's coccyx wound, identified on 11/16/22. Review of the Administration Record, dated November 2022, showed: -11/13/22: Left Groin wound: Cleanse with normal saline (NS), pat dry, apply Santyl, and cover with dry dressing BID until healed; Review showed it did not contain documentation in regard to the resident's coccyx wound, identified on 11/16/22 or the heel protector to the right foot. Review of the resident's Significant Change in Status Assessment (SCSA) MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Severe Cognitive Impairment; -Did not have physical or verbal behaviors directed towards others; -Did not reject care; -Required extensive assistance from two staff members for bed mobility and toileting; -Totally dependent on two staff members for transfers; -Had a lower extremity impairment to one side; -Uses a wheelchair; -One Stage 3 PU; -No Arterial/Venous Ulcers (ulcers that develop from lack of blood flow); -Pressure reducing device to bed; -No pressure reducing device to chair; -Receives Hospice Care; -Has diagnoses of hip fracture, PVD, stroke, Hemiplegia/Hemiparesis, and Cognitive communication deficit, does not have malnutrition. Review of the MDS showed it did not contain documentation of more than one pressure ulcer. Review of the resident's Skin Only Evaluations, dated December 2022, showed staff documented: -12/6/22: -Left Inguinal Region Pressure Ulcer/Injury; -4.5 cm L by 3.2 cm W by 0.2 cm D; -Wound Odor: Yes; -Treatment: Santyl; -Wound Bed: Slough; -Wound Exudate: Purulent; -Dressing Saturation: Moderate 26-75%; -Coccyx Deep Tissues Injury, Stage 2; -3 cm in L by 2.5 cm in W by 0.2 cm in D; -Wound Bed: Granulation tissue; -Wound Exudate: Serosanguineous. -12/8/22: -Left Inguinal Region Pressure Ulcer/Injury -No change since previous assessment; -Coccyx Deep Tissue Injury, Unstageable; -5 cm in L by 3.5 cm in W by 0.2 cm D; -Wound Bed: Necrotic (dead tissue). Review showed it did not contain a treatment for the resident's coccyx wound. Review of the Skin Only Evaluations, dated 12/13/22, 12/20/22, and 12/27/22 showed staff documented the resident's left inguinal wound and coccyx wound had no changes in size, odor, or appearance. Review of the Registered Dietician (RD)'S Progress Note, dated 12/13/22 at 8:46 A.M., showed the RD documented, Skin: Stage 3 pressure wound to left groin. Hospice care noted. Resident receives a regular diet with house supplement BID to aid in wound healing and help maximize nutritional intake. Review showed it did not contain documentation of the resident's coccyx wound. Review of the progress notes, dated December 2022, showed staff documented: -12/2/22 at 1:34 P.M., wound to coccyx 10 cm by 2 cm Deep Tissue injury (DTI). Hospice notified of wound and need for dressing order change; -12/2/22 at 6:38 P.M., Mood is pleasant, no unwanted behaviors witnessed; -12/5/22 at 12:22 P.M., Mood pleasant, no unwanted behaviors witnessed; -12/13/22 at 3:00 A.M., Mood pleasant, no unwanted behaviors witnessed; -12/14/22 at 3:32 P.M., This resident has a wound that was reviewed in IDT; -12/31/22 at 6:49 P.M., Incident Note: Resident has a new stage 2 pressure injury on the left hip. There are two spots. One measuring 2.5 cm by 2.5 cm the other 3.5 cm by 2.5 cm. Hydro-colloid dressing (wound dressing) applied. Review of the resident's POS, dated December 2022, showed: -12/2/22: Hospice Evaluation & Treatment; -12/6/22: Admit to Hospice Services; -12/17/22: Left Groin Wound: Cleanse with normal saline, pat dry, apply MediHoney (wound gel used for antibacterial properties), cover with dry dressing BID until healed; -12/22/22: Apply MediHoney and bordered gauze to coccyx wound daily, start date 12/23/22; Review showed the POS did not contain a treatment for the resident's coccyx wound from 11/16/22 until 12/22/23, and did not contain a treatment order for the pressure wound to the resident's left hip identified on 12/31/22. Review of the resident's Administration Record, dated December 2022, showed: -12/18/22: Left Groin Wound: Cleanse with NS, pat dry, apply MediHoney, and cover with dry dressing BID until healed; -12/23/22: MediHoney and bordered gauze to coccyx wound daily. Review of the administration record showed it did not contain a treatment for the resident's left hip pressure ulcer. Review of the resident's Skin Only Evaluations, dated January 2023, showed: -1/3/23: -Left inguinal Region Pressure Ulcer Injury; -4.6 cm in L by 3.2 cm in W by 0.6 cm in D; -Wound Odor: Yes; -Treatment: Santyl and gauze; -Wound Bed: Slough; -Exudate: Purulent; -Coccyx, Deep Tissue Injury, Unstageable; -6 cm in L by 2.6 cm in W by 0.5 cm in D; -Wound Odor: Yes; -Treatment Schedule: Daily; -Wound Bed: Necrotic; -New Issue: -Left Hip, Pressure Ulcer Injury, Stage 2; -6 cm in L by 0.5 cm in W by 0.1 cm in D; -Wound Odor: No; Review of the Skin Only Evaluations, dated 1/11, 1/17, and 1/24 showed: -Left Inguinal Region Pressure Ulcer/Injury; -Wound Odor: Yes; -Left Hip Pressure Ulcer/Injury; -Coccyx, Pressure Ulcer Injury; -Dressing Saturation: Moderate. Review showed evaluations did not contain documentation of each area of skin breakdown's width, length, depth, type of tissue, and exudate, Review of the resident's POS, dated January 2023, showed it did not contain a treatment order for the resident's left hip pressure ulcer. Review of the resident's Administration record, dated January 2023, showed it did not contain a treatment order for the resident's let hip pressure ulcer. Observation on 1/24/23 at 2:43 P.M., showed the resident lay on his/her left side in bed. Further observation, showed a blue heel boot on the floor at the head of the bed. Observation on 1/24/23 at 4:56 P.M., showed the resident lay on his/her left side in bed. Further observation, showed a blue heel boot on the floor at the head of the bed. Observation on 1/25/23 at 9:14 A.M., showed the resident lay on his/her left side in bed. Observation on 1/25/23 at 10:06 A.M., showed the resident lay on his/her left side in bed. Observation on 1/25/23 at 2:10 P.M., showed the resident lay on his/her left side in bed. During an interview on 1/25/23 at 2:15 P.M., Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) G said he/she thought a wound company comes in and sees the resident, but he/she did not know the last time they had been to the facility. The CNA said the resident always lays on his/her left side. He/She said the resident is not turned and repositioned, because he/she has a contracted left hip. He/She said he/she always lays the resident on his/her left side in bed, and has never been told to position the resident any other way. Additionally, the CNA said the resident is only gotten up for meals. The CNA said he/she works with the resident often. Observation on 1/26/23 at 9:03 A.M., showed the resident lay in bed on his/her left side. Observation on 1/26/23 at 9:11 A.M., showed Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) U entered the resident's room to provide wound care. During an interview on 1/26/23 at 9:15 P.M., Hospice RN U said he/she is at the facility two times week to see the resident but will now be there three times a week, to provide wound care. Additionally, RN U said the resident does not have pain with wound care, which is good and bad. Observation on 1/25/23 at 9:19 A.M., showed Hospice RN U removed gauze from the resident's left groin, measured an odorous wound, with a light pink wound bed covered with small raised bumps and white edges, cleansed the wound, as the resident cried out, and applied MediHoney and gauze. RN U said the wound measured 2.1 cm, and is hard to measure because the resident's hips are contracted. Further observation, showed a wound to the resident's coccyx, 50% of the wound bed had raised bumps and was pink in color, the wound tunneled (a passageway between the skin surface and organ spaces, caused by infection, sheer force of pressure, past surgical procedures at area of wound) at 12 O'clock (top of wound) and had yellow adherent slough near a small area of white tissue in the wound bed. A white shiny linear striation could be seen in the middle of the wound. The RN said the wound measured 10 cm x 8 cm and had a 5 cm x 4 cm area of granulation tissue, he/she said the yellow tissue was slough, and the wound had started tunneling prior to his/her current assessment. The RN did not measure the wounds depth. The resident cried out, and the RN applied MediHoney and bordered gauze to the wound. Additional observation, showed a wound to the resident's left hip, which the RN measured at 5.5 cm x 4 cm with a 2.2 cm necrotic (black) area. The wound had adherent yellow slough that pulled away from the edges of the wound, and had eschar. During an interview on 1/26/23 at 10:03 A.M., Hospice RN U said the resident's Left hip wound looked worse. He/She said sometimes the facility staff tell him/her the resident refuses care. He/She said he/she has tried to educate them on how to reapproach the resident, and other things to try. He/She said the resident has orders for pain medications and received the medication before wound care. He/She said the resident yells out that his/her bottom hurts when he/she's in the wheelchair. The RN said staff should turn and reposition the resident. He/She said the resident's wounds would get worse if the resident was not turned and repositioned regularly. RN U said the resident's PU to his/her coccyx was a Stage 3. He/She said the resident is so thin, you could palpate bone, but he/she does not have any meat on his/her bones. He/She said the resident's left hip, and left groin PUs were unstageable. Observation on 1/26/23 at 2:16 P.M., showed the resident lay on his/her left side in bed. Observation on 1/26/23 at 2:43 P.M., showed the resident lay on his/her left side in bed. Further observation, showed a blue heel boot on the floor at the head of his/her bed. Observation on 1/26/23 at 5:55 P.M., showed the resident lay on his/her left side in bed. Observation on 1/27/23 at 10:06 A.M., showed the resident lay on his/her left side in bed. Observation on 1/27/23 at 10:58 A.M., showed LPN I and NA N entered the resident's room to provide wound care. NA N pulled back the blankets on the bed and showed the resident's bottom. A urine saturated dressing peeled away from the resident's skin on his/her sacrum/coccyx. The resident's mattress was saturated with urine through the wet sheets. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 1:33 P.M., Certified Medication Technician (CMT) K said the resident has wounds to his/her bottom and groin. He/She said the resident is supposed to wear to boot to his/her right foot. He/She said the CNAs are responsible for ensuring the boot is on and the resident is turned and repositioned. He/She said staff should turn and reposition the resident. He/She said staff has access to care plans, but he/she could not figure out how to get to it. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 1:34 P.M., CNA G said staff should turn and reposition residents every two hours. He/She said the resident has a wound to his/her bottom and groin. He/she said the smell of the wound to the resident's groin has improved, but you can still smell it. He/She said the wound to the resident's left hip is new. He/She said the resident does not have any skin issues to his/her right foot. The CNA said the resident does not wear a heel boot to the right foot. He/She said if the resident refuses care, staff are supposed to document the refusal, and tell the charge nurse. CNA G said the resident does not refuse to be turned and repositioned, and he/she is always positioned on his/her left side because of the wound to his/her bottom. He/She said he/she thought the resident should always be positioned on his/her left side because of his/her wounds. He/She said he/she has not been directed to position the resident any other way. Observation on 1/27/23 at 1:40 P.M., showed CNA G entered the resident's room, pulled back the blankets, and removed the resident's sock to his/her right foot. Further observation, showed a an approximate 1 cm x 1 cm pink and purple area to the resident's medial malleolus (bony prominence on inner side of the ankle). When asked the CNA said the resident has had the area for a while. He/she said he/she could not remember if it was reported to the charge nurse. The CNA touched the area and it did not change color (unblanchable). He/She said he/she does not know what caused the area. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 1:52 P.M., LPN I said he/she is an agency nurse and works at the facility from time to time. He/She said he/she is familiar with the resident. He/She said the resident did not have any skin issues to his/her right foot that he/she was aware of. He/She said he/she does not know if the resident should have a heel boot on when in bed. He/She said there is not a treatment order for the heel boot. He/She said he/she would expect a heel boot to have a physician's order, be on the care plan, and be on the treatment record. The LPN said if staff found a new skin issue, they should report it the charge nurse. He/She said no one has reported a new skin issue for the resident to him/her. He/she said if an area was reported, he/she would assess the area, and obtain a treatment order. He/She did not know the resident did not have a treatment order for the left hip wound. He/She said the charge nurses are responsible for obtaining orders from the physicians. He/She said the resident does not refuse any care or treatment, but he/she said he/she is patient with the resident, and some of the staff is not. The LPN said if the resident did refuse care, he/she would stop, wait, and reapproach the resident at a later time. If that did not work, he/she said he/she would ask for help, and let the Director of Nursing (DON) know. LPN I said the resident has a Stage 3 or Stage 4 PU to the coccyx, a Stage 2 PU to the left hip, and another Stage 2 PU to the left groin. He/She said the resident has contractures to his/her left hip, and he/she assumes that is what caused the left groin pressure ulcer. He/She said he/she does not know if staff had anything in place to try and prevent the left groin PU. He/She said all residents should be turned and repositioned every two hours. He/She said staff should turn and reposition the resident because the resident is not able to do it himself/herself. He/She said staff is probably not turning and repositioning the resident because it's not in the charting. He/She said when he/she was in the resident's room earlier today he/she did notice the resident did not have a wedge or other positioning devices in the room. He/She said since the resident receives hospice care, he/she would think hospice would provide positioning wedges, or an air mattress. He/She said the resident should have something, and he/she does not. He/She said if staff are not turning and repositioning the resident, and not putting a heel boot on him/her, it can lead to further skin breakdown. He/She said the resident's hip wound could be from staff not turning and repositioning him/her. Additionally, he/she said the resident's wounds are worse than they were the last time he/she was at the facility, which could also be a result of the resident not being turned and repositioned. He/She said the resident eats, and staff have to feed him/her because he/she can't feed himself/herself. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 2:29 P.M., the DON said said hospice care was considered because the resident was not doing well, and family approved it. He/She said the resident was not eating and was refusing wound care. He/She said staff completed wound treatments and assessments until January, and since then hospice has completed them. He/She said the last wound documentation in the computer system is from 1/3/23 because hospice completes all the wound assessments. He/She said facility staff does not complete the wound assessments. He/She said the facility does not have a dedicated wound nurse, and wound assessments are the responsibility of the charge nurse. He/She said the hospice nurse will be coming to the facility daily now. He/She said the resident was seeing a wound consultant but that was discontinued in December due to the resident qualifying for hospice services. The DON said he/she expects staff to turn and reposition residents every two hours, and if the resident refuses it should be charted. He/She said due to the resident's wounds to his/her hip, groin, and bottom he/she should be kept off of his/her hip as much as possible. He/She said he/she expects staff to use pillows, wedges or anything to position the resident. He/She said he/she did not know staff were not turning and repositioning the resident. He/She said no one has told the staff not to turn and reposition him/her due to his/her contractures. He/She said he/she assumes the resident does not have an air mattress because he/she rolled out of bed. During the interview, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) came in the room and said a Nurse Practitioner was in the facility, and suggested the facility contact hospice because the resident's wounds are not healing, and he/she suspected the resident had osteomyelitis to the left groin and left hip. The DON said if the resident has an order for ankle boot staff should ensure the ankle boot is in place. He/She said the resident had blue ankle boots at one time, but he/she did not know what happened to them. He/She said the order should be on the POS, Administration Record, and in the care plan. He/She said he/she does not know why it is not on the administration record. He/She said he/she has not seen the resident with an ankle boot on.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0688 (Tag F0688)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to provide appropriate treatment and services to prevent further decrease in range of motion (ROM), movement of a joint, for o...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to provide appropriate treatment and services to prevent further decrease in range of motion (ROM), movement of a joint, for one resident (Resident #52), who had a contracture to the left wrist. The facility census was 80. Review of the policies provided by the facility showed it did not contain a policy for ROM. 1. Review of Resident #52's Significant Change in Status Assessment (SCSA) Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment tool, showed staff assessed the resident as: -Severe Cognitive Impairment; -Did not have behaviors; -Did not reject care; -No impairment to upper extremities (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand); -Diagnoses of right hip fracture, peripheral vascular disease (PVD), disease that causes decreased circulation to extremities, Stroke, hemiplegia or hemiparesis (Paralysis or mild to severe weakness to one side), and cognitive communication deficit (difficulty with speaking and understanding). Review of the resident's Electronic Health Record (EHR), showed Medical Diagnoses of: -9/27/21: Contracture of Muscle, Left Shoulder; -9/27/21: Wrist Drop, Left Wrist; -9/27/21: Hemiplegia/Hemiparesis following cerebral infarction (stroke) affecting Left Non-Dominant side; -9/27/21: Contracture, Left Elbow. Review of the resident's care plan, updated 1/25/23, showed it did not contain direction for staff in regard to the resident's left wrist drop. Review of the resident's Physician Order Summary, dated January 2023, showed it did not contain orders in regard to the resident's left wrist drop. Observation on 1/24/23 at 2:43 P.M., showed the resident lay in bed on his/her left side. Further observation, showed the resident's left hand contracted at the wrist with his/her fingers flexed into the palm of his/her hand. Observation on 1/24/23 at 4:56 P.M., showed the resident lay in bed on his/her left side. Further observation, showed the resident's left hand contracted at the wrist with his/her fingers flexed into the palm of his/her hand. Observation on 1/25/23 at 9:14 A.M., showed the resident lay in bed on his/her left side. Further observation, showed the resident's left hand contracted at the wrist with his/her fingers flexed into the palm of his/her hand. Observation on 1/25/23 at 2:10 P.M., showed the resident in his/her room. Further observation, showed the resident's left hand contracted at the wrist with his/her fingers flexed into the palm of his/her hand. Observation on 1/26/23 at 9:50 A.M., showed the resident in the dining room. The resident ate breakfast with his/her right arm/hand. Further observation, showed the resident's left hand contracted at the wrist with his/her fingers flexed into the palm of his/her hand. Observation on 1/26/23 at 2:43 P.M., showed the resident lay in bed on his/her left side. Further observation, showed the resident's left hand contracted at the wrist with his/her fingers flexed into the palm of his/her hand. Observation on 1/27/23 at 10:06 A.M., showed the resident lay in bed on his/her left side. Further observation, showed the resident's left hand contracted at the wrist with his/her fingers flexed into the palm of his/her hand. During an interview on on 1/27/23 at 10:20 A.M., Certified Medication Technician (CMT) K said the resident's left hand is contracted. He/She said the resident has lived at the facility for a long time, and when he/she was first admitted his/her hand was not contracted. He/She said staff has not been told to do anything with the left hand that he/she is aware of. He/She said the Certified Nurse Aides (CNA)s should inspect the hand, complete ROM, and make sure it's clean. During an interview on 1/127/23 at 1:34 P.M., CNA G said the resident's left hand is contracted. The CNA said he/she has never been told to do anything with the resident's contracted hand. The CNA said he/she does not provide ROM to the hand and has not seen anyone else do it. CNA G said he/she has never put or seen anything in the resident's hand. He/She said there should be something in the resident's hand to keep it from getting worse. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 3:20 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said if a resident has a contracture staff should put an intervention in place. Something as small as a washcloth could be used in a hand. He/She did not know staff was not providing care for the resident's contracted left hand. The DON said the charge nurses should have reached out to the physician or hospice. He/She said a contracture could get worse if staff does not provide care. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 3:32 P.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) I said he/she is familiar with the resident. He/She said the resident's left hand is contracted, and he/she has never seen anyone put anything in the hand, such as a splint or wash cloth. He/She said he/she did not know if the resident's hand has any open areas because he/she has not seen it.
CONCERN (D)

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

Incontinence Care (Tag F0690)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to provide appropriate care and services for one resident (Resident #52) with an indwelling urinary catheter (a drainage tube ...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to provide appropriate care and services for one resident (Resident #52) with an indwelling urinary catheter (a drainage tube that is inserted into the urinary bladder, left in place, and is connected to a drainage bag) when staff failed to obtain a physician's order for the use and care of the catheter, failed to ensure the resident's catheter drainage bag was kept off the floor, and failed to provide catheter care in a manner to prevent the spread of infection. The facility census was 80. Review of the facility's Catheter Care, Urinary Policy, dated September 2014, showed staff are directed to: -The purpose of the procedure is to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs); -Be sure the catheter tubing and drainage bag are kept off the floor; -Place clean equipment on the bedside stand or overbed table; -Use a washcloth with warm water and soap to cleanse the genitals. Use one area of the washcloth for each downward, cleansing stroke. Change position of the washcloth with each downward stroke. Next, change the position of the washcloth and cleanse around the perineal area; -Use a clean washcloth with warm water and soap to cleanse and rinse the catheter from insertion site to approximately four inches outward. Review showed the policy did not contain direction for staff in regard to a physician order for the use of a catheter, or what the order should consist of. 1. Review of Resident #52's Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment tool, dated 12/7/22, showed staff assessed the resident as: -Severe Cognitive Impairment; -No physical or verbal behaviors towards others; -Did not reject care; -Required extensive assistance from two staff members for bed mobility, dressing, and toileting; -Totally dependent on two staff members for transfers; -Required extensive assistance from one staff member for personal hygiene; -Has an indwelling urinary catheter; -Has diagnoses of Anuria (lack of urine production) and oliguria (decreased urine output). 2. Review of the resident's Physician Order Summary (POS), dated January 2023, showed it did not contain an order or diagnosis for the use of an indwelling catheter, Review of the resident's Treatment Administration Record (TAR), dated January 2023, showed it did not contain a physician order or direction for staff in regard to an indwelling catheter. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 1/25/23, showed staff documented: -Has a catheter due to skin breakdown; -Position catheter bag and tubing away from the entrance to the resident's room; -Check tubing for kinks each shift, and provide catheter care. Observation on 1/24/23 at 2:43 P.M., showed the resident in bed. A catheter drainage bag hung from the bed frame and could be seen from the hallway. The drainage bag sat on the floor. Observation on 1/24/23 at 4:56 P.M., showed the resident in bed. A catheter drainage bag hung from the bed frame and could be seen from the hallway. The drainage bag sat on the floor. Observation on 1/25/23 at 9:14 P.M., showed the resident in bed. A catheter drainage bag hung from the bed frame and could be seen from the hallway. The drainage bag sat on the floor. Observation on 1/25/23 at 2:09 P.M., showed Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) G provided catheter care to Resident #52. CNA G wiped the resident's bottom multiple times with the same portion of a disposable wipe, and with the same soiled gloves on, got a new wipe, from a package of disposable wipes that sat on the resident's bed, and wiped the catheter tubing three times toward the insertion site with the same portion of the wipe. Further observation, showed the CNA put the resident's clean brief on, repositioned the resident, showed this surveyor a wound to the resident's left groin, and held the resident's hand with the same soiled gloves on. During an interview on 1/25/23 at 2:12 P.M. CNA G said staff should change gloves and wash hands before and after care. He/She said staff should use a different portion of the wipe with each swipe, so the area just cleansed isn't recontaminated. The CNA said he/she thought the catheter tubing should be cleansed from the insertion site outward. He/She said he/she thought he/she had done it that way. During an interview on 1/25/23 at 1:52 P.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) I said he/she assumed the resident had a catheter due to their wounds. He/She said the admitting nurse should obtain a physician order for catheter use and care, and he/she did not know the resident did not have an order. The LPN did not say why the resident did not have an order for the catheter. He/She said the catheter drainage bag should not be on the floor, but if it happens the bag should be changed. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 10:20 A.M., CMT K said the resident has a catheter because of his/her wounds. The CMT said the catheter drainage bag should never touch the floor, and if he/she saw it on the floor he/she would pick it up. Observation on 1/27/23 at 10:58 A.M., showed LPN I and Nurse Aide (NA) N entered the resident's room to provide wound care. Further observation, showed NA N placed the catheter drainage bag on the floor while LPN I provided care. During an interview on 2/3/23 at 10:28 A.M., the Director Nursing (DON) said staff should provide catheter care every shift and as needed. He/she said staff should use one wipe per swipe, and should change gloves and use hand hygiene from dirty to clean tasks. He/She said staff should wipe the catheter tubing from the insertion site outward, so bacteria is not being wiped toward the resident, and increasing the risk of an infection. He/She said the resident returned to the facility from the hospital with the catheter in place due to his/her wounds. Additionally, he/she said staff should obtain a physician's order for the use of an indwelling urinary catheter. He/She said the physician's order was most likely not entered because the nurse who admitted the resident did not know how to enter the order correctly in the system, so it's not on the administration records either. He/She said the catheter order should contain the size of the catheter, the balloon size, diagnosis for use, and how often it should be changed.
CONCERN (D)

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

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to obtain physician orders for the use of Continuous p...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to obtain physician orders for the use of Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), a non-invasive ventilation machine that involves the administration of air usually through the nose by an external device at a predetermined level of pressure, for two residents (Resident #5 and #328). Additionally, staff failed to implement a comprehensive person centered care plan for the use of CPAP for one resident (Resident #5). The facility census was 80. Review of the policies provided by the facility showed they did not contain a policy for CPAP use. 1. Review of Resident #5's 5 Day Prospective Payment System (PPS) Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -admitted [DATE]; -Cognitively Intact; -Did not reject care; -Independent with personal hygiene; -Did not use a CPAP; -Received no respiratory therapy; -Diagnoses of viral pneumonia, heart failure, septicemia, anxiety, asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), (tightening of airways making it difficult or uncomfortable to breathe), and respiratory failure with hypoxia (decreased oxygen to tissues). Review of the Resident's Physician Order Summary (POS), dated January 2023, showed an order dated 9/21/22 to place CPAP on nightly and remove in the morning, due to COPD with acute exacerbation (short-term reoccurrence of symptoms) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), apnea syndromes primarily due to the collapse of the upper airway during sleep. Review showed the order did not contain CPAP settings, or direction for staff in regard to when to clean the CPAP mask. Review of the resident's Nurse-Medication Administration Record (Nurse-MAR), dated January 2023, showed staff documented the resident's CPAP was applied nightly and removed in the morning. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 12/5/22, showed it did not contain direction for staff in regard to the resident's CPAP use. Observation on 1/25/23 at 12:00 P.M., showed the resident's CPAP mask sat on his/her bed, not in a bag, the straps were white and had dark debris on them. During an interview on 1/26/23 at 4:04 P.M., the resident said he/she uses CPAP every night, and has for a long time. Observation on 1/27/23 at 2:26 P.M., showed the resident's CPAP mask in a plastic bag in his/her room. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 2:27 P.M., the resident said the staff has never put his/her CPAP mask in a plastic bag before. He/She said she received new CPAP supplies once since she was admitted , and is supposed to receive supplies monthly. 2. Review of Resident #328's 5-day PPS MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Cognitively Intact; -Did not reject care; -Required supervision and setup help for personal hygiene; -Diagnoses of heart failure, cancer, anemia (low iron in blood), COPD and OSA; -Did not utilize a CPAP. Review of the Resident's POS dated January 2023, showed an order dated 10/17/22 to cleanse the CPAP mask with mild soap and warm water, and dry the mask with a towel weekly on Monday and an order dated 9/21/22 to place the CPAP on nightly at bedtime and remove in the morning related to OSA. Additional review showed the orders did not contain CPAP settings. Review of the resident's Treatment Administration Record (TAR) dated January 2023, showed: -Place CPAP on nightly at bedtime and remove in the morning related to OSA; Review showed staff documented the resident wore his/her CPAP as ordered 1/1/23 through 1/4/23, 1/7/23 through 1/9/23, 1/18/23 through 1/20/23, and 1/22/23 through 1/25/23. -Review of the resident's Medication Treatment Record (MAR), dated January 2023, showed: -Cleanse CPAP mask with mild soap and warm water, dry with towel, every Monday; Review showed staff documented the CPAP mask was cleansed on 1/9/23, and 1/23/23. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 1/25/23, showed the plan directed staff to apply CPAP during the night, place in facility provided bag when not in use, and cleanse per facility protocol. Observation on 1/24/23 at 2:15 P.M., showed a CPAP sat on the resident's bedside table. During an interview on 1/24/23 at 4:00 P.M., the resident said he/she is supposed to wear a CPAP at night due to apnea. He/She said the facility provided a CPAP, but it was recalled and staff have not replaced it yet. He/She said he/she offered to purchase a new machine, but management staff told him no. He/She said he/she has not had a CPAP to wear at night because of the recall. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 2:38 P.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) I said the nurses should obtain orders for CPAP use, which should include a diagnosis, settings and cleaning. The LPN said if residents do not wear their CPAP as prescribed, it could cause residents breathing issues. He/She said he/she has never seen resident #328 have breathing issues. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 3:51 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said physician orders should be included in the Medication Administration Record (MAR). He/She said Resident #328 refused to wear his/her CPAP at night because he/she believed the filter caused cancer. He/She said Resident #5 does wear his/her CPAP. He/She said the staff do not adjust the CPAP settings because the manufacturer pre-sets the setting on the machine. He/She said staff should know if the machine works based on the resident's oxygen saturation and increased fatigue information downloaded to the company. He/She said the physician order should contain when to use the CPAP machine, when to add water, when to clean the machine, how to store it, and pertinent diagnosis for use. He/She said if the resident required the use of a CPAP machine and did not use it, it could cause cardiovascular issues, as well as, chronic disease to worsen.
CONCERN (E)

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

Resident Rights (Tag F0550)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to maintain the dignity of three residents (Residents ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to maintain the dignity of three residents (Residents #34, #51 and #54), when staff failed to clean the resident's fingernails prior to meals, in which the residents ate with their fingers, and referred to one resident (Resident #8), who required assistance at meal time, as a Feeder. Additionally staff failed to maintain the dignity of one resident (Resident #47), when staff provided care to the resident with the privacy curtain open and left the door open with a resident exposed for one resident (Resident #48). The facility census was 80. Review of the facility's Assistance With Meals Policy, revised July of 2017, showed: -Residents shall receive assistance with meals in a manner that meets the individual needs of each resident; -Residents who cannot feed themselves, will be fed with attention to safety, comfort and dignity; -Avoiding the use of labels when referring to residents (e.g.,feeders); -All employees who provide resident assistance with meals will be trained and shall demonstrate competency in the prevention of food borne illness, including personal hygiene practices and safe food handling. Review of the facility's Quality of Life-Dignity Policy, revised February 2020, showed: -Each resident shall be cared for in a manner that promotes and enhances his or her sense of well-being, level of satisfaction with life, feeling of self-worth and self-esteem; -Residents are treated with dignity and respect at all times; -The facility culture is one that supports and encourages humanization and individuation of residents, and honors resident choices, preferences, values and beliefs; -Staff speak respectfully to residents at all times, including addressing the resident by his or her name of choice and not labeling or referring to the resident by his or her room number, diagnosis, or care needs; -Staff promote, maintain and protect resident privacy, including bodily privacy during assistance with personal care and during treatment procedures. 1. Review of Resident #34's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment tool, dated 1/17/23, showed staff assessed the resident as: -Severely impaired cognition; -Required extensive assistance from two staff members for bed mobility; -Required extensive assistance from one staff member for transfers, toilet use and bathing; -Required limited assistance from one staff member for personal hygiene and locomotion off and on unit; -Required supervision and setup help for eating; -Always incontinent of bowel and bladder; -Diagnoses of Alzheimer's Disease (Progressive mental deterioration, due to generalized degeneration of the brain), Parkinson's Disease (Progressive disease of the nervous system, marked by tremor, muscular rigidity and slow imprecise movement) and Schizophrenia (Breakdown in relation to thought, emotion and behavior, leading to faulty perception, inappropriate actions and feelings, withdrawal from reality and personal relationships into fantasy and delusion). Observation on 1/26/23 at 12:05 P.M., showed the resident's fingernails long with a built up black substance underneath them. Further observation showed the resident picked up his/her food with his/her fingers and ate it. The resident ate his/her meal at a table with other residents. 2. Review of Resident #51's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Severely impaired cognition; -Required extensive assistance from two staff members for bed mobility, transfers, toilet use and personal hygiene; -Required total assistance from one staff member for locomotion off unit; -Required extensive assistance from one staff member for locomotion on unit; -Required limited assistance from one staff member for personal hygiene and locomotion off and on unit; -Required supervision and one staff member physical assist for eating; -Required total assistance from two staff for bathing; -Always incontinent of bowel and bladder; -Diagnoses of Parkinson's Disease, Depression and Dementia (Progressive or persistent loss of intellectual functioning, especially with impairment of memory and abstract thinking, resulting from organic disease of the brain). Observation on 1/25/23 at 12:11 P.M., showed the resident at a dining room table. The resident's fingernails were long and had a brownish-black substance underneath them. Further observation showed the resident picked up his/her food with his/her fingers and put the food and his/her fingers in his/her mouth. Observation on 1/26/23 at 9:28 A.M., showed the resident at a dining room table. The residents fingernails were long and had a brownish-black substance underneath them. At 9:36 A.M., the administrator served the resident his/her breakfast tray. Further observation showed the resident picked up the eggs with his/her fingers and put them in his/her mouth, followed by the resident sucking on his/her fingers. The resident then poured syrup on his/her pancakes and ate pieces of the pancake with his/her fingers. The resident stuck his/her fingers in the oatmeal bowl and began eating the oatmeal with his/her fingers. Observation on 1/26/23 at 11:47 A.M., showed the resident at the same table for lunch. The resident's fingernails were long and had a brownish-black substance underneath them. Further observation showed the resident ate two of his/her cookies with his/her hands, then reached over to Resident #17's tray and picked up one of his/her cookies and ate it with his/her hands. The resident ate his/her meal at a table with other residents. 3. Review of Resident #54's admission MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Severely impaired cognition; -Required extensive assistance from two staff members for bed mobility, transfers, toilet use, locomotion on and off unit and personal hygiene; -Required total assistance from two staff members for bathing; -Required extensive assistance from one staff member for eating; -Always incontinent of bowel and bladder; -Diagnoses of Alzheimer's Disease, Depression and Anxiety Disorder. Observation on 1/26/23 at 12:14 P.M., showed the resident's fingernails were long and had a brown substance underneath them. Further observation showed the resident ate his/her spaghetti with his/her fingers. The resident had spaghetti sauce down the front of his/her shirt, on his/her face and all over his/her hands. The resident continued to eat his/her entire meal in this manner. The resident ate his/her meal at a table with other residents. During an interview on 1/26/23 at 12:32 P.M., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) D said staff who do showers should clean and cut the resident's fingernails. CNA D said staff should checks residents' fingernails when getting them up out of bed and when putting the resident back down in bed. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 2:38 P.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) I said if he/she notices a residents fingernails are dirty and long, he/she has an aide cleanse and clip them if not diabetic. He/She said letting a resident eat with dirty fingernails increases the risk of exposure to bacteria and residents could get sick. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 4:01 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said staff should be checking hands and fingernails before taking the residents to meals. The DON said residents eating with dirty fingers is a infection control issue. That is a good way to get Escherichia coli (E.coli) (a bacterium commonly found in the intestines of humans and other animals, some strains of which can cause severe food poisoning). 4. Review of Resident #8's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Severely impaired cognition; -Required extensive assistance from one staff member for eating. Observation on 1/25/23 at 9:08 A.M., showed a white board hung on the wall in the resident's room. Further observation showed the board had feeder-yes written on it. Observation on 1/25/23 at 2:11 P.M., showed a white board hung on the wall in the resident's room. Further observation showed the board had feeder-yes written on it. Observation on 1/27/23 at 8:31 A.M., showed a white board hung on the wall in the resident's room. Further observation showed the board had feeder-yes written on it. During an interview on 1/25/23 at 2:11 P.M., the resident's family member said the staff wrote feeder-yes on the white board. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 1:30 P.M., CNA G said he/she heard staff call resident's feeder to other staff members, but not in front of residents and it should not be written anywhere. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 2:38 P.M., LPN I said residents who require assistance with eating should not be called feeders because it is not dignified. He/She has not heard any staff call the residents feeders. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 3:51 P.M., the DON said he/she expects staff to call a resident by his/her desired name and not feeder because it is non-dignified and he/she did not believe a staff member wrote feeder on Resident #8's white board. 5. Review of Resident #47's admission MDS dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Cognitively impaired; -Has delusions; -Required extensive assistance of two staff members for dressing, bed mobility and toileting; -Incontinent of bowel and bladder; -Has moisture associated skin damage; -At risk for developing pressure ulcers; -Diagnoses of anemia, atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat), and anxiety. Observation on 1/26/23 at 3:04 P.M., showed the MDS Coordinator and NA H entered resident #47's room to provide wound care. The resident's roommate was in the room in bed, and faced the resident. NA H pulled down the sheets and blanket and exposed the resident's perineal area, while the MDS Coordinator provided wound care. NA H and the MDS Coordinator did not pull the privacy curtain between the resident and his/her roommate. During an interview on 1/26/23 at 3:22 P.M., the MDS Coordinator said it was a mistake not to shut the privacy curtain between the residents. He/She said staff should always pull the curtain when providing resident care. During an interview on 1/26/23 at 3:28 P.M., NA H said he/she did not pull the curtain because there was not enough space and it would not have gone behind him/her. He/She said the privacy curtain should always be pulled to ensure the resident's dignity during care. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 3:51 P.M., the DON said the privacy curtains need to be pulled closed when staff provide care for a resident. He/She said it is not dignified for a resident to be exposed during care with the curtain opened. 6. Review of Resident #48's significant Change MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Moderate cognitive impairment; -Required extensive assistance from one staff member for bed mobility and dressing; -Required limited assistance from one staff member for transfers. Observation on 1/27/23 at 11:32 A.M., showed the resident lay in his/her bed, door open and visible from the hallway. Further observation showed the resident exposed without a brief, or blanket, and naked from the waist down. Observation on 1/27/23 at 1:22 P.M., showed the resident lay in his/her bed, door open and visible from the hallway. Further observation showed the resident exposed without a brief, or blanket, and naked from the waist down. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 1:24 P.M., the resident's family member said he/she just arrived at the facility and was upset to find the resident laying exposed and visible to the hallway. He/She said he/she can never find staff to assist when he/she comes to visit the resident. He/She found the resident's brief under his/her buttocks, but did not think he/she could remove the brief. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 1:30 P.M., CNA G said a resident should not be left exposed and visible to others. He/She said a resident should be dressed or covered and did not feel it was dignified to leave the resident exposed. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 3:51 P.M., the DON said if a resident removed their brief, she expects staff to replace it. He/She said residents should be checked every one to two hours. He/She said he/she did not know Resident #48 lay in bed for two hours, exposed, and no one covered him/her up. He/She said it is a dignity concern.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0655 (Tag F0655)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview the facility staff failed to complete a baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission, re...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview the facility staff failed to complete a baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission, review the information with the resident/responsible party, or provide a copy to the resident/responsible party for seven residents (Resident #5, #46, #54, #67, #80, #82, and #327). The facility census was 80. 1. Review of the facility's policy, Care Plans - Baseline, revised December 2016, showed: -A baseline plan of care to meet the resident's immediate needs shall be developed for each resident within forty-eight (48) hours of admission; -The resident and their representative will be provided a summary of the baseline care plan that includes but is not limited to: -The initial goals of the resident; -A summary of the resident's medications and dietary instructions; -Any services and treatments to be administered by the facility and personnel acting on behalf of the facility; -Any updated information based on the details of the comprehensive care plan, as necessary. 2. Review of Resident #5's medical record showed staff documented the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Additional review showed the record did not contain a baseline care plan. 3. Review of Resident #46's medical record showed staff documented the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Additional review showed the record did not contain a baseline care plan. 4. Review of Resident #54's medical record showed staff documented the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Additional review showed the record did not contain a baseline care plan. 5. Review of Resident #67's medical record showed staff documented resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Additional review showed the record did not contain a baseline care plan. During an interview on 1/25/23 at 11:14 A.M., the resident said he/she has not received a baseline care plan, or been invited to a meeting to discuss their plan of care. 6. Review of Resident #80's medical record showed staff documented the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Additional review showed the record did not contain a baseline care plan. 7. Review of Resident #82's medical record showed staff documented the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Additional review showed the record did not contain a baseline care plan. 8. Review of Resident #327's medical record showed staff documented the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Additional review showed the record did not contain a baseline care plan. 9. During an interview on 01/27/23 at 7:26 A.M., the Administrator said the charge nurses are responsible for completing baseline care plans. He/She said when a resident is admitted a baseline care plan should be completed. Additionally, he/she said agency staff weren't completing the baseline care plans for new admissions. He/She said the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and the Director of Nursing (DON) are responsible for completing audits to ensure the baseline care plans are completed. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 11:11 A.M., the Social Service Director (SSD) said he/she was put in charge of completing baseline care plans about nine weeks ago, and is still in training. He/She said the baseline care plans should be completed within 72 hours with a new admission. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 2:38 P.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) I said he/she did not know who completed baseline care plans, but he/she said the ADON and DON are responsible for ensuring they are completed. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 3:51 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said the baseline care plan should be completed by the charge nurse who admits the resident. He/She said the ADON should audit the care plans monthly, but he/she felt other issues needed fixed first. He/She said staff were not completing baseline care plans prior to October. The DON said staff probably did not complete the baseline care plans due to all the other expected requirements upon admission.
CONCERN (E)

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

ADL Care (Tag F0677)

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, facility staff failed ensure four dependent residents (Resident #29, #38, #5...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed ensure four dependent residents (Resident #29, #38, #58, and #64) received the necessary services to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene when staff failed to maintain the residents' facial hair and nails, failed to ensure residents wore clean clothes and failed to provide dental services. The facility census was 80. Review of the facility's Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Supporting Policy, revised March 2018, showed: -Residents will be provided with care, treatment and services as appropriate to maintain or improve their ability to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs); -Residents who are unable to carry out activities of daily living independently will received the services necessary to maintain good nutrition, grooming and personal and oral hygiene; -Appropriate care and services will be provided for residents who are unable to carry out ADLs independently, with the consent of the resident and in accordance with the plan of care, including appropriate support and assistance with hygiene (bathing, dressing, grooming and oral care); -If residents with cognitive impairment or dementia resist care, staff will attempt to identify the underlying cause of the problem and not just assume the resident is refusing or declining care. Approaching the resident in a different way or at a different time, or having another staff member speak with the resident may be appropriate. 1. Review of Resident #29's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment completed by facility staff, dated 11/29/22, showed staff assessed the resident as: -Severely impaired; -Required limited assistance from one staff member for bed mobility; -Required extensive assistance from one staff member for transfers, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene. Review of the resident's care plan, revised 11/30/22, showed the resident required extensive assistance by one staff for dressing, personal hygiene and oral care. Observation on 1/24/23 at 12:46 P.M., showed the resident's fingernails were long with a dark substance underneath them, an unkempt beard, and white particles on his/her shirt. Observation on 1/25/23 at 9:57 A.M., showed the resident's fingernails were long with a dark substance underneath them, an unkempt beard, and white particles on his/her shirt. Observation on 1/26/23 at 12:25 P.M., showed the resident's fingernails were long with a dark substance underneath them and an unkempt beard. Further observation showed the resident wore the same shirt as 1/25/23 with white particles on his/her shirt. Observation on 1/27/23 at 8:30 A.M., showed the resident's fingernails were long with a dark substance underneath them and an unkempt beard. 2. Review of Resident #38's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Moderately impaired; -Did not required assistance with personal hygiene; -Did not show dental care issues. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 1/3/23, showed it did not contain direction for staff in regard to missing teeth. Review of the resident's medical record showed it did not contain documentation the resident received dental care. Observation on 1/24/23 at 4:03 P.M., showed the resident with yellow and missing teeth. Observation on 1/25/23 at 10:08 A.M., showed the resident with yellow and missing teeth. Observation on 1/27/23 at 8:35 A.M., showed the resident with yellow and missing teeth. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 9:09 A.M., Clinical Service Director said he/she could not locate any records showing the resident saw a dentist and did not believe the resident saw one. He/She said the staff is in the process of obtaining a dentist to see all the residents. He/She said Social Service Director (SSD) is responsible to make all appointments, including dental for all residents, not just when they request to see a dentist. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 11:09 A.M., the SSD said he/she is responsible to set up medical and dental appointments if requested by the family and nursing staff. He/She said he/she has been in the position for about nine weeks and is still learning the responsibilities of the position. He/She said he/she did not know the resident needed to see a dentist until approached about the subject today, but just spoke with the resident and scheduled the dental appointment. He/She said a dentist comes to the facility every 3 months, but only visited with residents based off request from staff and family and/or guardian. 3. Review of Resident #58's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as follows: -Severe cognitive impairment; -Required extensive assistance from one staff member for bed mobility and transfers and personal hygiene; -Used a wheelchair. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 11/15/22, showed the resident required extensive assistance by one staff member for dressing and personal hygiene. Observation on 1/24/23 at 11:27 A.M., showed the resident's fingernails on his/her left hand were long and yellow. Observation on 1/25/23 at 10:26 A.M., showed the resident's fingernails on his/her left hand were long and yellow. Observation on 1/25/23 at 2:18 P.M., showed the resident's fingernails on his/her left hand were long and yellow. Further observation showed the resident's shirt had a white substance on his/her shirt and pants. Observation on 1/26/23 at 7:42 A.M., showed the resident's fingernails on his/her left hand were long and yellow. Further observation showed the resident wore the same shirt as 1/25/23 and had a white substance on his/her shirt and pants. 4. Review of Resident #64's admission MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Cognitively intact; -Required setup assistance from staff for personal hygiene. Review of the resident's care plan, started 12/19/22, showed it did not contain direction for staff in regard to facial hair. Observation on 1/24/23 at 4:25 P.M., showed the resident with hair on his/her upper lip and chin. Observation on 1/26/23 at 7:46 A.M., showed the resident with hair on his/her upper lip and chin. Observation on 1/27/23 at 9:05 A.M., showed the resident with hair on his/her upper lip and chin. During an interview on 1/24/23 at 4:25 P.M., the resident said he/she had facial hair on his/her upper lip and chin. He/She said he/she was not bothered by the facial hair, but he/she would shave if staff offered to shave his/her facial hair. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 1:30 P.M., Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) G said nails are trimmed and facial hair is shaved on shower days. He/She said residents get showered twice a week by the aides. He/She said he/she noticed Resident #64 with facial hair, but he/she hadn't asked the resident if he/she wanted to be shaved. He/She staff are directed to ask residents if they want to be shaved, but felt uncomfortable asking certain residents if they want to be shaved. He/She did not notice any of the residents with long and dirty nails. He/She said long nails can spread germs, especially with dirt under the nails and it is not sanitary. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 2:38 P.M., License Practical Nurse (LPN) I said said nails and facial hair should be addressed with each shower and offered as needed. He/She said showers are to be offered at least twice weekly and has not noticed any females with facial hair. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 3:51 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said nail care is performed when needed and on shower days. He/She said long nails with dirt under them could cause spread of bacteria and is an infection disease concern. He/She said some residents are shaved as needed and others have not been shaved for a couple of months. He/She said he/she observed residents with unwanted facial hair. He/She said he/she realized it's a divinity issue with residents having unwanted facial hair, but they are attempting to address larger concerns first.
CONCERN (E)

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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to securely store smoking materials (lighters and ciga...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to securely store smoking materials (lighters and cigarettes) for two residents (Resident #58 and #67). Additionally, staff failed to document neurological checks (assessment completed to determine if the nervous system is impaired) for two residents (Resident #29 and #38), failed to implement a fall intervention for one resident (Resident #38) after a fall, and failed to ensure a fall mat was used for one resident (Resident #52). The facility census was 80. 1. Review of the facility's Smoking Policy - Residents, revised July 2017 showed: -Residents who have independent smoking privileges are permitted to keep cigarettes, e-cigarettes, pipes, tobacco, and other smoking articles in their possession. Only disposable safety lighters are permitted. All other forms of lighters, including matches, are prohibited; -Residents without independent smoking privileges may not have or keep any smoking articles, including cigarettes, tobacco, etc., except when they are under direct supervision. Review of the facility's Smoking Times handout, undated, showed: -All resident will be assessed for safety and to deem if they require supervision during smoking; -Smoking articles, including cigarettes, tobacco, etc. equipment must be kept secured at the back nurse station. 2. Review of Resident #58's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment tool to be completed by facility staff, dated 11/16/22 showed staff assessed the resident had severely impaired cognition. Review of the resident's smoking assessment, showed staff documented the resident was an independent smoker. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 12/7/22, showed staff documented the resident had been educated on smoking safety, including not smoking inside the building due to oxygen used by other residents. Further review showed staff documented the resident smokes and will follow the smoking policy through the next review date. Review of the resident's Electronic Health Record (EHR), dated 12/4/22, showed staff documented the night shift nurse found the resident in his/her room smoking and he/she was told not to smoke in the room. Observation on 1/24/23 at 11:14 A.M., showed the resident had a pack of cigarettes and a lighter in a drawer in his/her room. Observation on 1/25/23 at 2:26 P.M., showed the resident propelled himself/herself from his/her room directly outside and lit a cigarette. The resident did not stop by the nurses station for a cigarette or lighter. During an interview on 1/24/23 at 11:14 A.M., the resident's family member said the staff allowed the resident to keep his/her lighter and cigarette in his/her room. 3. Review of Resident #67's admission MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as cognitively intact with no behaviors. Review of the resident's EHR, showed it did not contain a smoking assessment. Review of the resident's care plan, reviewed 1/23/23, showed staff did not provide direction for staff in regard to the resident smoking. During an interview on 1/25/23 at 11:11 A.M., the resident said he/she smoked and kept his/her lighter and cigarettes with him/her at all times. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 1:30 P.M., Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) G said residents who smoke independently can keep their cigarettes and lighters in their room. He/She said Resident #58 could smoke by himself/herself and had not had any issues. The CNA said if a resident smoked in their room it could be hazardous, since there are residents in the facility who use oxygen. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 2:38 P.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) I said residents should not keep their cigarettes and lighters in their room and should come to the nurses desk to get smoking materials. He/she said if residents kept their cigarettes and lighters they could start a fire, which could be potentially hazardous for all the residents. The LPN said Resident #58's family visits often, and they could be bringing cigarettes and lighters in. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 3:51 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said residents are not allowed to keep cigarettes and lighters in their room. He/She did not know Resident #58 had cigarettes and a lighter in his/her room. The DON said the resident and family had received education about this. The DON said it could be hazardous to have a lighter in the room since oxygen is used in the building. 4. Review of the facility's Falls and Fall Risk, Managing policy, revised March 2018, showed: - Based on previous evaluations and current data, the staff will identify interventions related to the resident's specific risks and causes to try to prevent the resident from falling and to try to minimize complications from falling; - The staff, with the input of the attending physician, will implement a resident-centered fall prevention plan to reduce the specific risk factor(s) of falls for each resident at risk or with a history of falls; - The staff will monitor and document each resident's response to interventions intended to reduce falling or the risks of falling; Review of the policies provided by the facility showed they did not contain a policy in regard to neurological checks after an unwitnessed fall or witnessed fall with head injury. 5. Review of Resident #38's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Moderately Impaired Cognition; -Had one non-injury fall since admission. Review of the resident's EHR, showed staff documented the resident had an unwitnessed fall on 1/10/23 and 1/12/23. Further review, showed it did not contain documentation the staff completed neurological checks. 6. Review of Resident #44's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Cognitively intact; -Required limited assistance from one staff member for bed mobility and transfers; -Had two or more non injury falls since admission; -Had one fall with injury since admission. Review of the resident's EHR, showed staff documented the resident had an unwitnessed fall on 11/20/22. Further review showed it did not contain documentation the staff completed neurological checks. Further review, showed it did not contain documentation of a fall intervention after the resident's fall. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 9:48 A.M., the Clinical Service Director said he/she could not locate the resident's neurological checks for the falls. He/She said he/she did not know if the checks had been completed, because there is no documentation. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 2:38 P.M., LPN I said staff should complete neurological checks for 72 hours if a resident has a fall with a known or suspected head injury. He/she said if it is not documented it is not done. He/she said all falls should have a new intervention added to the care plan. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 3:51 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said staff are directed to complete neurological checks after a resident sustained a fall for the first 72 hours. He/She said there is a form required to be completed by staff to document the checks were completed, but staff did not use it. He/She said if it is not documented, then it was not done. 7. Review of Resident #52's Significant Change in Status Assessment (SCSA) MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Severe Cognitive Impairment; -Did not reject care; -Required extensive assistance from two staff members for bed mobility, dressing, and toileting; -Totally dependent on two staff members for transfers; -Diagnoses of right femur fracture (hip fracture), peripheral vascular disease (decreased blood circulation throughout body), and hemiplegia/hemiparesis (paralysis/weakness to one side of the body); Review of the resident's care plan, dated 1/27/23, showed staff documented: -Had an actual fall from his/her bed related to rolling out of bed, which resulted in a femur fracture; -Will resume usual activities without further incident; -Continue interventions on the at-risk plan. Observation on 1/24/23 at 2:43 P.M., showed the resident in bed with a folded fall mat against the wall. Observation on 1/24/23 at 4:56 P.M., showed the resident in bed with a folded fall mat against the wall. Observation on 1/25/23 at 9:14 A.M., showed the resident in bed with a folded fall mat against the wall. Observation on 1/26/23 at 9:03 A.M., showed the resident in bed with a folded fall mat against the wall. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 10:20 A.M., Certified Medication Technician (CMT) K said staff should put the fall mat on the floor next to the bed when they lay the resident down. He/She said staff probably forget to put it on the floor. The CMT said the fall mat should be used to prevent the resident from getting injured if he/she rolls out of bed, which has happened before. He/She said he/she had access to the resident's care plan, but could not remember how to get to them. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 1:34 P.M., CNA A said the resident uses a fall mat when in bed to reduce the risk of injury if he/she falls. He/She said staff forget to put the fall mat in front of the bed sometimes. He/She said the resident could get injured if he/she rolled out of bed and the fall mat was not there. The CNA said the resident does not move themselves in bed anymore. During at interview on 1/27/23 at 1:52 P.M., LPN I said if a resident has a fall mat in their room staff should put the fall mat on the floor in front of the bed when they lay the resident down. The LPN said he/she has not seen the resident in bed without his/her fall mat down. He/She did not know what the resident's at-risk plan was. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 2:29 P.M., the DON said the resident fell out of his/her bed and went to the hospital. The DON said he/she did not know what the at-risk plan was on the resident's care plan. He/She said staff probably do not put the fall mat on the floor because they didn't feel it was important due to the residents immobility. He/She said staff should use the fall interventions available for the resident.
CONCERN (E)

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

Medication Errors (Tag F0758)

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, facility staff failed to ensure three residents (Resident #5, #32 and #51) h...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to ensure three residents (Resident #5, #32 and #51) had an appropriate indication for the use of anti-psychotic medications, and failed to document resident behaviors and the efficacy of the antipsychotic medications. Additionally, staff failed to re-evaluate one resident's (Resident #51's) behaviors and notify the physician before administering an antipsychotic medication that had been discontinued and as part of a Gradual Dose Reduction (GDR) attempt. The facility census was 80. 1. Review of the facility's Antipsychotic Medication Use policy, revised December 2016, showed: -Antipsychotic medications may be considered for residents with Dementia but only after medical, physical, functional, psychological, emotional psychiatric, social and environmental causes of behavioral symptoms have been identified and addressed; -Antipsychotic medications will be prescribed at the lowest possible dosage for the shortest period of time and are subject to gradual dose reduction and re-review; -Residents will only receive antipsychotic medications when necessary to treat specific conditions for which they are indicated and effective; -The Attending Physician and other staff will gather and document information to clarify a resident's behavior, mood, function, medical condition, specific symptoms, and risk to the resident and others; -The Attending Physician will identify evaluate and document, with input from other disciplines and consultants as needed, symptoms that may warrant the use of Antipsychotic medications; -Diagnosis alone do not warrant the use of Antipsychotic medications, the Antipsychotic medications will generally be considered if the symptoms identified as being due to mania or psychosis, or behavioral interventions have been attempted and included in the plan of care; -Antipsychotic medication will not be used if the only symptoms are wandering, poor self-care, restlessness, impaired memory, mild anxiety, insomnia, fidgeting, nervousness, or uncooperativeness; -Staff will observe, document, and report to the Attending Physician information regarding the effectiveness of any intervention, including Antipsychotic medications. Review of the facility's Behavioral Assessment, Intervention and Monitoring Policy, revised March 2019, showed: -The facility will provide and residents will receive behavioral health services as needed to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care; -Nursing staff will identify, document and inform the physician about specific details regarding changes in an individual's mental status, behavior and cognition; -Non-pharmacological approaches will be utilized to the extent possible avoid or reduce the use of Antipsychotic medications to manage behavioral symptoms; -When medications are prescribed for behavioral symptoms, documentation will include rationale for use, potential underlying causes of behavior, other approaches and interventions tried prior to use of Antipsychotic medications, potential risk and benefits of the medications, specific target behaviors and expected outcomes, monitoring for efficiency and plans for GDR; -If resident is treated for altered behavior or mood, the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) will seek and document any improvements or worsening in the individual's behavior, mood and function; -If Antipsychotic medications are used to treat behavioral symptoms, IDT will monitor side effects and complications related to the psychoactive medications. 2. Review of Resident #5's 5-Day Prospective Payment System (PPS) Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment tool, dated 12/29/22, showed staff assessed the resident as: -Cognitively Intact; -No hallucinations (perceptual experiences in the absence of real external stimuli) or delusions (misconceptions or beliefs that are firmly held); -Did not have behaviors directed toward self or others; -Did not reject care; -Received an antipsychotic medication six out of seven days in the look back period (period of time used to assess the resident); -Diagnoses of heart failure, Dementia (a group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning), anxiety, depression, respiratory failure, asthma, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), disease that causes tightening of the airway. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 12/5/22, showed: -Takes medications with a black box warning (warning meant to draw attention to a medication's serious or life-threatening side effects or risks). Some medications have the ability to cause severe adverse effects; -Administer medication as ordered, observe for side effects, and notify physician; Review showed the care plan did not contain direction for staff in regard to the resident's specific targeted behaviors, an indication for the use of antipsychotics, or monitoring for efficacy. Review of the resident's History & Physical (H&P) assessment completed by a physician, dated 1/6/2023, showed Physician T did not address the resident's antipsychotic use. Review of the Nurse Practitioner's (NP) Progress Note, dated 1/19/2023 showed: -Quetiapine (Seroquel) 50 mg; -Resident complains Seroquel makes him/her very sedated and he/she would like this to decrease and eventually stop. The resident currently receives 50 mg twice a day. We will decrease this to 25 mg twice a day to be given routinely. Staff request that we do not stop the Seroquel at this time. Review of the resident's Physician Order Summary (POS), showed an order, dated 1/19/23, for Seroquel 25 milligrams two times a day (BID) for depression. Observation on 1/26/23 at 3:48 P.M., showed the resident in the common area putting a puzzle together. Observation on 1/27/23 at 2:15 P.M., showed the resident in the common area putting a puzzle together. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 10:25 A.M., Certified Medication Technician (CMT) K said the resident does not have behaviors. The CMT did not know why the resident received the antipsychotic medication. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 1:35 P.M., Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) A said the resident does not have any behaviors that he/she is aware of. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 4:08 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said depression is not an appropriate diagnosis for the use of Seroquel. He/She said he/she did not know why the resident received Seroquel. 3. Review of Resident #32's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Cognitively Impaired; -Did not have behaviors; -Diagnoses of Stroke, Dementia, Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) (brain dysfunction caused by outside force, usually a violent blow to the head). Review of the facility's Behavior Monitoring and Interventions Report, dated October 2022-January 2023, showed it did not contain documentation of the resident's behaviors, interventions utilized by staff if the resident has behaviors, or whether the interventions were determined to be effective. Review of the resident's POS, dated January 2023, showed an order to administer Seroquel 25 mg daily for Major Depressive Disorder, single episode (mental condition characterized by a persistently depressed mood and long-term loss of pleasure or interest in life), single episode. During an interview on 1/30/23 at 2:19 P.M., CMT J said he/she is not aware of which residents staff monitor for psychotic behaviors. The CMT said he/she does not think the resident's behaviors are psychotic. He/She said staff staff can document behaviors by clicking yes on behavior, clicking progress note and documenting the behavior staff observe in the resident's chart. The CMT said he/she is not sure why staff are not charting resident's behaviors. The CMT said if staff see behaviors, staff should tell the charge nurse. The CMT said he/she does not tell the charge nurse, when the resident doesn't have behaviors. The CMT said only the as needed (PRN) medications have follow up questions in regard to effectiveness. During an interview on 1/30/23 at 2:28 P.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) S said the resident is paranoid, and thinks people steal his/her stuff. The LPN said paranoia can be a symptom of Dementia. The LPN said behavior documentation should be completed every shift. During an interview on 1/30/23 at 3:00 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said staff should document all resident behaviors in the progress notes. The DON said he/she is not aware of any behavioral changes for the resident, prior to the resident being prescribed an antipsychotic. The DON said staff has told him/her when they go in the resident's room after he/she goes to bed, he/she thinks the staff are breaking into his/her house, but that is not a psychotic behavior. 4. Review of Resident #51's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Severely impaired cognition; -Did not have behaviors; -Received an injection of an antipsychotic medication; -Diagnoses of Parkinson's Disease, Depression and Dementia. Review of the resident's care plan, revised 11/25/2022 showed: -Delusions and paranoia; -Ascertain causes for symptoms; -Identify problems through assessment of symptoms; -Observe for effectiveness of medications; -Consult healthcare provider for any drug/dose changes; -Resident will be free of verbal and physically aggressive behaviors; -Monitor for cognitive, emotional or environmental factors that may contribute to violent behaviors; -Monitor for signs and symptoms of agitation; -Minimize environmental stimuli; -Diagnoses of Unspecified Dementia without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, or mood disturbance. Further review of the resident's care plan, showed staff did not document the use of antipsychotic medications. Review of the resident's POS, dated January 2023, showed Risperdal Consta (antipsychotic medication) 25 mg intramuscularly (IM), given via injection in the muscle, every 14 days, related to Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, with behavioral disturbance. Review of Physician T's Progress note, dated 12/1/22, showed an order of Risperdal Consta 25 mg IM every two weeks for behaviors and combativeness related to Dementia. No recent behaviors per review of nursing notes. Further review showed Physician T documented, stop Risperdal Consta and re-evaluate in four weeks. Review of the facility's Order Audit Report, dated 12/6/22, showed the Director of Nursing (DON) documented a GDR attempt, to hold the medication from 12/6/22 through 1/3/23. Further review showed on 1/17/23, the Medical Director MD electronically signed an order to restart the medication. Review of the facility's Behavior and Monitoring Reports, showed staff did not document any resident behaviors or interventions attempted, and the effectiveness of the interventions for the months of October, November, and December of 2022. Further review showed staff documented the resident had no witnessed behaviors in January 2023. Review of the resident's progress notes, dated 12/1/22 through 1/4/23, showed it did not contain documentation of any resident behaviors. Further review showed staff did not document or assess the resident's behaviors or attempted interventions for the resident during the four week re-evaluation period of the GDR. Review of the resident's Medication Administration Record (MAR), dated January 2023, showed staff documented the resident received an injection of Risperdal Consta 25 mg on 1/4/23. Observation on 1/24/23 at 12:35 P.M., showed the resident did not display behaviors while in the dining room with other residents. Observation on 1/24/23 at 3:25 P.M., showed the resident did not display behaviors while in community room with other residents. Observation on 1/25/23 at 10:54 A.M., showed the resident did not display behaviors while in community room with other residents. Observation on 1/25/23 at 12:11 P.M., showed the resident did not display behaviors while at a table with other residents in the dining room. Observation on 1/26/23 at 9:08 A.M., showed the resident did not display behaviors while in community room with other residents. Observation on 1/26/23 at 9:28 A.M., showed the resident did not display behaviors while in the dining room for breakfast. Observation on 1/26/23 at 5:21 P.M., showed the resident did not display behaviors while in the dining room for dinner. Observation on 1/30/23 at 2:03 P.M., showed the resident in a wheelchair in the day room by nurse's station. Further observation showed the resident stared at the floor continuously. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 9:50 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said the resident's Risperdal was on hold for four weeks. The DON said the nurses were supposed to re-evaluate, but then Physician T resigned. He/She said Physician T felt the resident would fail the GDR, due to his/her advanced dementia. The DON said the resident's behaviors could be due to Dementia and part of the disease process. The DON said the resident should not have gotten the injection on 1/4/23. The DON said if a resident is exhibiting psychotic behaviors, the resident should have a mental health evaluation. The DON said an injectable antipsychotic is an extreme intervention. The DON said Dementia is not an appropriate diagnosis for antipsychotic drug use. The DON said antipsychotic medication use should be listed on a resident's care plan, as well as interventions used prior to medications use. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 4:01 P.M., the DON said he/she does not have a completed H&P for the resident. The DON said he/she thinks the MD just signed the order to renew the risperdal. During an interview on 1/30/23 at 2:19 P.M., CMT J said he/she hasn't seen psychotic behaviors from the resident, but he/she does sleep all the time. The CMT said every time he/she talks to the resident, the resident is really nice. During an interview on 1/30/23 at 2:28 P.M., LPN S said he/she believes the resident has an as needed (PRN) order for Risperdal. The LPN said he/she has not seen psychotic behaviors from the resident for a long time. The CMT said when the resident first came to the facility, he/she would yell and call for help. The LPN said he/she had not seen any other behaviors from the resident. During an interview on 1/30/23 at 3:00 P.M., the DON said a resident yelling out for help is not a psychotic behavior. The DON said he/she has not seen any residents have psychotic behaviors. The DON said he/she does not think residents are having behaviors. The DON said September is all the behavior notes the facility has for the residents.
CONCERN (E)

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

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and t...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections, when staff failed to use appropriate hand hygiene during the provision of care and failed to use appropriate infection control procedures during catheter care for one resident (Resident #52) and during incontinence care for one resident (Resident #55). The facility staff also failed to provide wound care in a manner to reduce the risk of infection for one resident (Resident #45). Additionally, staff failed to follow their facility policy to ensure three employees (Registered Nurse (RN) P, [NAME] Q and Housekeeper R), out of seven sampled employees, were screened for Tuberculosis (TB), (disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, that usually attacks the lungs). The facility census was 80. 1. Review of the facility's Standard Precautions policy, dated 2007, showed: -Standard precautions will be used in the care of all residents regardless of their diagnosis, or suspected or confirmed infection status. Standard precautions presume that all blood, body fluids, secretions, and excretions (except sweat), non-intact skin and mucous membranes may contain transmissible infectious agents; -Hands shall be washed with soap and water whenever visibly soiled with dirt, blood or body fluids, or after direct or indirect contact with such, and before eating and after using the restroom; -Wash hands after removing gloves; -Change gloves, as necessary, during the care of a resident to prevent cross-contamination from one body site to another (when moving from a dirty site to a clean one); -Remove gloves promptly after use, before touching non-contaminated items and environmental surfaces, and before going to another resident and wash hands immediately to avoid transfer of microorganisms to other residents or environments. Review of the facility's Handwashing/Hand Hygiene Policy, dated 2001, showed: -This facility considers hand hygiene the primary means to prevent the spread of infections; -All personnel shall be trained and regularly in-serviced on the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the transmission of healthcare-associated infections; -All personnel shall follow the handwashing/hand hygiene procedures to help prevent the spread of infections to other personnel, residents, and visitors; -Wash hands with soap (antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial) and water for the following situations; when hands are soiled and after contact with a resident with infectious diarrhea including, but not limited to infections caused by norovirus, salmonella, shigella and C. difficile; -Use an alcohol-based hand rub containing at least 62% alcohol; or, alternatively, soap (antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial) and water for the following situations: -Before and after direct contact with residents; -Before donning sterile gloves; -Before handling clean or soiled dressings, gauze pads, etc.; -Before moving from a contaminated body site to a clean body site during resident care; -After contact with a resident's intact skin; -After contact with blood or bodily fluids; -After handling used dressings, contaminated equipment, etc.; -After removing gloves. -Hand hygiene is the final step after removing and disposing of personal protective equipment; -Perform hand hygiene before applying non-sterile gloves; -Perform hand hygiene after removing gloves. Review of the facility's Catheter Care, Urinary Policy, dated September 2014, showed: -The purpose of this procedure is to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI); -Steps in Procedure: -Use a washcloth with warm water and soap to cleanse the genitals. Use one area of the washcloth for each downward, cleansing stroke. Change position of the washcloth with each downward stroke. Next, change the position of the washcloth and cleanse around the perineal area. Do not allow the washcloth to drag on the resident's skin or bed linen. With a clean washcloth, rinse with warm water using the same technique; -Use a clean washcloth with warm water and soap to cleanse and rinse the catheter tubing from insertion site to approximately four inches outward; -Discard disposable items into designated containers. Remove gloves and discard. Wash and dry hands thoroughly. 2. Observation on 1/25/23 at 2:09 P.M., showed Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) G provided catheter care to Resident #52. CNA G wiped the resident's bottom multiple times with the same portion of a disposable wipe, and with the same soiled gloves, got a new wipe, from a package of disposable wipes that sat on the resident's bed, and wiped the catheter tubing three times toward the insertion site with the same portion of the wipe. Further observation, showed the CNA put the resident's clean brief on, repositioned the resident, showed this surveyor a wound to the resident's left groin, and held the resident's hand with the same soiled gloves on. During an interview on 1/25/23 at 2:12 P.M., CNA G said staff should change gloves and wash hands before and after care. Staff should use a different portion of the wipe with each swipe, so the area just cleansed isn't recontaminated. The CNA said he/she thought the catheter tubing should be cleansed from the insertion site outward. He/She thought he/she had done it that way. During an interview on 2/3/22 at 10:28 A.M., the Director Nursing (DON) said staff should provide catheter care every shift and as needed. Staff should use one wipe per swipe, and should change gloves and use hand hygiene from dirty to clean tasks. Staff should wipe the catheter tubing from the insertion site outward, so bacteria was not being introduced at the insertion site. Wiping toward the insertion site could cause an infection. 3. Review of the facility's Perineal Care Policy, dated February 2018, showed: -The purposes of this procedure is to provide cleanliness and comfort to the resident, to prevent infections and skin irritation and to observe the resident's skin condition; -After perineal care is performed, remove gloves and discard into designated container; -Wash and dry your hands thoroughly; -Clean wash basin and return to designated storage area; -Wash and dry your hands thoroughly. Observation on 1/26/23 at 2:37 P.M., showed CNA A entered Resident #55's room, performed hand hygiene, applied clean gloves, and provided perineal care to resident. CNA A grabbed a clean towel, touched the bed, a soap bottle, a water basin, and repositioned the resident, with the same gloves on. CNA A removed the soiled gloves, applied a clean pair of gloves, and put a clean brief on the resident, without performing hand hygiene between glove changes. Further observation, showed the CNA bagged soiled linens, turned on the faucet, poured the urine and feces contaminated water from the water basin in the sink, turned the faucet off, and then touched the resident's blanket and call light with the same soiled gloves on. CNA A removed gloves, exited the room without performing hand hygiene, reentered the room, removed the water basin from the sink, used his/her hand and soap to clean the sink, and exited the room without performing hygiene. During an interview on 1/26/23 at 3:03 P.M., CNA A said staff should change gloves and wash hands when going from dirty to clean, and upon entering and exiting a resident room. He/she should have used hand hygiene and changed gloves after providing perineal care, and before he/she touched the resident, the bed, towel, and soap bottle. He/she was nervous when providing care, so he/she missed some steps. Additionally, CNA A said hand soap would probably not kill the germs left in the sink from him/her pouring the contaminated water in it. He/She hoped housekeeping would sanitize the sink. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 2:38 P.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) I said staff should perform hand hygiene, apply and/or change gloves before perineal care, after perineal care and before moving from a dirty to clean task. Urine and feces contaminated water should be poured in the toilet or taken to the shower room, but not poured in the resident's sink. Pouring it in a sink would be unsanitary because residents use their sinks to get drinking water. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 3:51 P.M., the DON said staff should use hand hygiene and change gloves when moving from a dirty to clean task, or before entering or exiting a resident room. If staff do not use appropriate hand hygiene and gloving, it could result in the residents getting an infection. Additionally, he/she said water used for perineal care should not be poured in the residents' sinks, and if it did he/she would expect staff to notify housekeeping so the sink can be disinfected. The water could have splashed on the faucet or other places in the room, which can spread bacteria and cause infection. 4. Review of the facility's Infection Control Program Policy, dated July 2014, showed: -The facility's infection control program is intended to facilitate maintaining a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent and manage transmission of diseases and infections; -The objectives of our infection control programs is to prevent, detect, investigate and control infections in the facility; -Maintain a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public. Review of the facility's Wound Care policy, dated October 2010, showed staff are directed to: -Use a disposable cloth (paper towel is adequate) to establish a clean field on the resident's overbed table. Place all items to be used during the procedure on the clean field; -Pour liquid solutions directly on gauze sponges on their papers (barrier); -Wear sterile gloves when physically touching the wound or holding a moist surface over the wound; -Dress wound. Pick up sponge with paper and apply directly to area. Be certain all clean items are on clean field; -Wash and dry hands thoroughly; -Make the resident comfortable; -Use clean field saturated in alcohol to wipe overbed table; -Wash and dry hands thoroughly. Observation on 1/25/23 at 10:18 A.M., showed Resident #45 had a partially unwrapped bandage, saturated with a yellow substance on his/her left foot. The unwrapped part of the bandage was on his/her wheelchair pedal. Additional observation showed multiple staff walked by and did not offer to fix or change the bandage. Observation on 1/25/23 at 12:59 P.M., showed the resident's bandage on his/her left foot partially unwrapped, and saturated with a yellow substance. The unwrapped part of the bandage touched the therapy room floor. Additional observation showed staff in the same room as the resident did not offer fix or or change the bandage. Observation on 1/26/23 at 7:48 A.M., showed a loose yellow bandage on the resident's left foot touched the dining room floor. Staff in the same room as the resident did not offer to fix or change the bandage. Observation on 1/26/23 at 10:12 A.M., showed the resident's bandage on his/her left foot partially unwrapped, and on the foot pedal of his/her wheelchair. Further observation showed the resident attended activities with a staff member present, who did not fix or change the bandage. Observation on 1/27/23 at 11:17 A.M., showed LPN O entered Resident #45's room to provide wound care. The LPN sat a medication cup, that contained gauze, directly on the resident's nightstand, washed his/her hands, applied clean gloves, removed the clean gloves and left the resident's room. The LPN returned and placed two abdominal gauze pads and packages of petroleum gauze on the resident's bed. He/She washed his/her hands, applied clean gloves, opened the abdominal gauze pads and petroleum gauze pads, sat the opened empty packages on the bed, and then put the gauze pads on the opened packages. The LPN removed the dressings to the resident's left lower leg, performed hand hygiene, used the gauze pads from the medication cup to clean and dry the leg, wrapped the leg with the petroleum gauze pads from the bed, placed an abdominal gauze pad on the leg, while the second abdominal gauze pad slid off the opened package to the bed, and then applied the second gauze pad from bed to the leg. LPN O removed a roll of gauze from his/her pocket, wrapped the resident's leg, secured the dressing, removed his/her gloves, gathered trash and put the resident's socks on, without first performing hand hygiene During an interview on 1/27/23 at 11:32 A.M., LPN O said staff should use hand hygiene between glove changes. Staff should not put supplies directly on the resident's bed, but he/she was nervous. The supplies are contaminated and could cause the resident's leg to become infected. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 1:30 P.M., CNA G said staff should inform the nurse if a resident's bandage comes off or is loose. If the bandage touched the ground it would be considered soiled, and could cause an infection. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 2:38 P.M., LPN I said staff should tell the nurse if a resident's bandage is loose or comes off, so a new one can be applied. Loose bandages are a concern because it is an infection risk for both residents and staff. He/She did not know the bandage was loose and touched the ground or the resident's wheelchair. Staff should wash their hands between glove changes. He/she said wound supplies should be placed on a barrier on the resident's table and not on resident's bed. Placing supplies on an unprotected area could cause infection and increase transferring of germs ultimately making the wounds worse. During an interview on 1/2723 at 3:51 P.M., the DON said staff should redress or reinforce a bandage or dressing if becomes loose. Infection becomes a concern if a bandage touches the floor. He/She did not know the bandage was loose and touch the ground or the resident's wheelchair. Staff should gather all the supplies needed for wound care prior to entering the resident's room. He/She said staff should place all clean supplies on a barrier, and if they don't the wound could become infected. Further, he/she said staff should use hand hygiene before dressing a wound, after removing gloves, before touching supplies, and before moving on to another part of the body. Staff should use hand hygiene at each step of the wound care procedure and before leaving the room. 5. Review of the facility's Tuberculosis, Employee Screening for Policy, dated March 2021, showed: -All employees are screened for latent TB infection (LTBI) and active TB disease, using a tuberculin skin test (TST) or interferon gamma assay (IGRA) and symptom screening prior to beginning employment; -Each newly hired employee is screened for LTBI and active TB disease after an employment offer has been made, but prior to the employee's duty assignment. Review of RN P's personnel records showed a hire date of 7/26/22. The records did not contain documentation staff administered a TST to the RN. The staff member is still employed at the facility. Review of [NAME] Q's personnel records showed a hire date of 6/17/22. Staff documented a TST was administered on 6/16/22 and read on 6/19/22. The records did not contain documentation staff administered a second TST. The staff member is still employed at the facility. Review of Housekeeper R's personnel records showed a hire date of 11/21/22. The records did not contain documentation staff administered a second TST to the Housekeeper. The staff member is still employed at the facility. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 9:50 A.M., the DON said the Human Resource (HR) Director was responsible for giving the TB Testing paperwork to the nurse. The nurse was responsible for administering the TB tests, and completing the paperwork. Staff should receive their first TB test prior to their hire date. The DON said newly hired staff should receive their test, and return to the facility within 72 hours so the test can be read. If the test is not read in 72 hours the process should start over. The DON said the second test should be completed within two weeks after the first step, and once the documentation is complete, should be given to him/her. Staff should not be allowed to work until their first TB test is administered and read. During an interview on 1/26/23 at 5:55 P.M., the Administrator said he/she knew some of the staff were missing TB tests, and he/she had not been able to locate any of the documentation.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0909 (Tag F0909)

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, facility staff failed to conduct regular inspections of bedrails as part of ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to conduct regular inspections of bedrails as part of a regular maintenance program by failing to measure and assess all possible entrapment zones for five residents (Residents #2, #20, #35, #58, and #64). The facility census was 80. Review of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) document entitled, Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment Guidance to Reduce Entrapment dated March 10, 2006, showed 413 people died as a result of entrapment events in the United States. Further review showed those among the most vulnerable for these entrapment type events are elderly patients and residents, especially those who are frail, confused, restless, or who have uncontrolled body movement. Review of the FDA document entitled, Practice Hospital Bed Safety, dated February 2013 identifies seven different potential, zones of entrapment. This guidance characterizes the head, neck, and chest as key body parts that are at risk of entrapment. Review of the FDA document entitled, Guide to Bed Safety Rails in Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Home Health Care: The Facts shows the potential risk of bed rails may include: -Strangling, suffocating, bodily injury or death when patients or part of their body are caught between rails or between the bed rails and mattress; -More serious injuries from falls when patient climb over rails; -Skin bruising, cuts and scrapes; -Inducing agitated behavior when bed rails are used as a restraint; -Feeling isolated or unnecessarily restricted; -And preventing patients, who are able to get out of bed, from performing routine activities such as going to the bathroom, or retrieving something from a closet. Review of the policies provided by the facility showed it did not contain a policy for bed rail entrapment. 1. Review of Resident #2's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment tool, dated 11/29/22, showed staff assessed the resident as: -Moderate Cognitive Impairment; -Required extensive assistance from two staff members for bed mobility. Observation on 1/24/23 at 10:00 A.M., showed the resident in bed with bilateral grabs bars up on both sides. During an interview on 1/24/23 at 3:29 P.M., the resident said he/she uses the bed rails to roll from side to side in bed. Observation on 1/26/23 at 2:46 P.M., showed the resident in bed with grabs bars up on both sides. Review of the resident's electronic health record (EHR) showed staff documented an Entrapment Assessment on 1/25/23, after survey staff requested documentation of regular inspections and maintenance of bed rails. 2. Review of Resident #20's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Cognitively Intact; -Required extensive assistance from two staff members for bed mobility; -Required total assistance from two staff members for transfers; -Did not use a bed rail. Observation on 1/24/23 at 3:15 P.M., showed the resident's bed with grab bars up on both sides. Observation on 1/26/23 at 9:23 A.M., showed th resident's bed with grab bars up on both sides. Review of the resident's EHR showed staff documented an Entrapment Assessment on 1/25/23, after survey staff requested documentation of regular inspections and maintenance of bed rails. 3. Review of resident #35's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Moderate Cognitive Impairment; -Totally dependent on two staff members for bed mobility. Observation on 1/24/23 at 10:00 A.M., showed the resident's bed with grab bars up on both sides. During an interview on 1/24/23 at 3:34 P.M., the resident said he/she uses the grab bars to roll to his/her side when staff provide care. Observation on 1/25/23 at 9:41 A.M., showed the resident in bed with grab bars up on both sides. Observation on 1/26/23 at 2:46 P.M., showed the resident in bed with grab bars up on both sides. Review of the resident's EHR showed staff documented an Entrapment Assessment on 1/25/23, after survey staff requested documentation of regular inspections and maintenance of bed rails. 4. Review of Resident #58's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Severe cognitive impairment; -Required extensive assistance from one staff member for bed mobility. Observation on 1/25/23 at 10:27 A.M., showed a grab bar up on one side of the resident's bed. Observation on 1/26/23 at 7:43 A.M., showed a grab bar up on one side of the resident's bed. Observation on 1/27/23 at 8:59 A.M., showed a grab bar up on one side of the resident's bed. Review of the resident's EHR showed staff documented an Entrapment Assessment on 1/25/23, after survey staff requested documentation of regular inspections and maintenance of bed rails. 5. Review of Resident #64's admission MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as: -Cognitively intact; -Required extensive assistance from two staff members for bed mobility and transfers; -Did not use a bed rail. Observation on 1/25/23 at 10:51 A.M., showed the resident's bed with grab bars up on both sides. Observation on 1/26/23 at 7:48 A.M., showed the resident's bed with grabs bars up on both sides. Observation on 1/27/23 at 8:43 A.M., showed the resident's bed with grabs bars up on both sides. Review of the resident's EHR showed staff documented an Entrapment Assessment on 1/25/23, after survey staff requested documentation of regular inspections and maintenance of bed rails. 6. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 2:19 P.M., the Maintenance Director said he/she started completing the entrapment assessments about two months ago, and every bed was assessed, but there is no documentation. The Maintenance Director said he/she was given a list of the measurements should be, and made sure they were right when the rails were installed. He/She said he/she is new to the process and does not know how often the grabs bars, or rails should be inspected. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 3:51 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said entrapment assessment should be completed by the maintenance department any time a mattress is changed or a bed rail is installed on a residents bed.
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, interviews, and record review, the facility staff failed to ensure the ice bin drained through an air gap. Facility staff failed to maintain the ceiling over the food preparation...

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Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility staff failed to ensure the ice bin drained through an air gap. Facility staff failed to maintain the ceiling over the food preparation and service area in a clean and sanitary manner. This had the potential to affect all facility residents. The census was 80. 1. Review of the facility's policies showed the facility did not have a policy which addressed the inspection and maintenance of the ice machine. Observation on 1/26/23 at 1:00 P.M., showed the ice machine, located in the kitchen, did not drain through an air gap. Observation also showed the ice machine drain lay on top of the floor drain, and the ice machine drain and the floor drain were covered in a black sludge type substance. During an interview on 1/26/23 at 1:00 P.M., the maintenance director said he is responsible to inspect and maintain the ice machine according to regulations. He said he checks the ice machine every month to ensure it is level and functioning, but he does not look underneath the ice machine at the drain pipe. He said he was not aware the drain did not have an air gap or the drain looked like that. The maintenance director said the ice machine should drain through an air gap. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 4:53 P.M., the administrator said the maintenance director is responsible to ensure the ice machine is inspected and maintained according to code. She said the ice machine should drain through an air gap to prevent backflow into the ice machine drain. 2. Review of the facility's Daily Cleaning Responsibilities, undated, showed the policy did not address cleaning the ceiling in the food service areas. Observation on 1/27/23 at 8:15 A.M., showed the ceiling area over the food preparation table with a visible accumulation of dust. Further observation showed staff utilized the table to prepare food and food related items for resident food service. Observation on 1/27/23 at 8:18 A.M., showed the ceiling area over the steam table with a visible accumulation of dust. Further observation showed staff utilized the steam table for resident food service. Observation on 1/27/23 at 8:51 A.M., showed the range hood with a visible accumulation of dust. Further observation showed the cook utilized the stove and griddle for resident food service. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 3:30 P.M., the dietary manager said the maintenance director is responsible to ensure the ceiling is clean and dust free. She said the maintenance director will clean the ceiling after she submits a work order, but she did not submit one for the dusty ceiling. The dietary manager said she knows how to submit the work orders, but she forgot to do it. During an interview on 1/27/23 at 4:53 P.M., the administrator said it is the responsibility of the dietary manager and the maintenance director to ensure the kitchen ceiling is clean and dust free. She said it is expected the dietary manager would submit a work order for the maintenance director to clean the areas over the food preparation and service areas.
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CONCERN (E) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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

Deficiency 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, facility staff failed to meet professional standards when staff did not docu...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to meet professional standards when staff did not document in the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) they completed the physician ordered treatments for five residents (Resident #1, #3, #5, #6, and #7) of seven sampled residents. The facility census was 67. 1. Review of the facility's charting and documentation policy, revised July 2017, showed treatments or services performed are to be documented in the resident medical record. Review showed documentation of procedures and treatments will include care specific details including the date and time the procedure/treatment was provided, whether the resident refused the procedure/treatment, and the signature and title of the individual documenting. 2. Review of Resident #1's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment tool, dated 8/23/22, showed staff assessed the resident as: -Cognitively intact; -Required limited one person assistance with bed mobility; -Required extensive one person assistance with toileting and dressing; -Totally dependent on two people for assistance with transfers; -Diagnosis of Obstructive sleep apnea (Intermittent airflow blockage during sleep); -At risk for pressure ulcers. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 10/27/22, showed the resident has shortness of breath with an intervention of the use of oxygen per orders from physician and will use his/her Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) (machine used to pump air into the lungs through the nose and mouth during spontaneous breathing) during sleeping hours. Review showed staff identified the resident with wounds with direction to provide wound care per treatment orders. Review of the resident's Physician Order Sheet (POS), dated November 2022, showed the physician order directed staff as follows: -Change nebulizer (machine used to deliver aerosol medications directly to the airway and lungs) tubing and the oxygen tubing weekly every Wednesday; -Cleanse the wound on right buttock, apply Triad cream (zinc-oxide based sterile coating designed to manage low to moderate levels of exudate), cover with bordered gauze dressing, and change daily and as needed; -Place CPAP on nightly and remove in morning related to obstructive sleep apnea. Review of the resident's TAR, dated 11/1/22 through 11/30/22, showed staff did not document they changed the resident's nebulizer tubing weekly on 11/2/22, 11/9/22, and 11/23/22 as directed. Review of the resident's TAR, dated 11/1/22 through 11/30/22, showed staff did not document they changed the resident's oxygen tubing weekly on 11/2/22, 11/9/22, and 11/23/22 as directed. Review of the resident's TAR, dated 11/1/22 through 11/30/22, showed staff did not document they completed the physician ordered wound care daily 11/26/22 and 11/28/22 as directed. Review of the resident's TAR, dated 11/1/22 through 11/30/22, showed staff did not document they placed the resident's CPAP on nightly and removed in morning on 11/1/22, 11/2/22, 11/7/22, 11/8/22, 11/22/22, 11/27/22, and 11/29 as directed. 3. Review of Resident #3's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as follows: -Cognitively intact; -Required Extensive one person assistance with dressing and hygiene; -Required extensive two person assistance with bed mobility; -Totally dependent on two people for assistance with transfers; -Diagnoses of retention of urine and acute respiratory failure with hypoxia (deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues), -At risk for pressure ulcers. Review of the resident's POS, dated 11/23/22 through 12/7/22, showed physician's orders as follows: -Foley catheter care every shift; -Oxygen at 2.5 L/minute via nasal cannula continuously to keep oxygen saturation above 90% every shift related to acute respiratory failure with hypoxia; -Triad hydrophilic wound dressing paste, apply to buttocks topically every shift for wound care. Review of the resident's TAR, dated 11/23/22 through 12/7/22, showed staff did not document they provided foley catheter care every shift on 11/23/22, 11/26/22, 11/27/22, 11/29/22, 11/30/22, 12/5/22, and 12/6/22 as directed. Review of the resident's TAR, dated 11/23/22 through 12/7/22, showed staff did not document they applied the resident's oxygen at 2.5 liter/minute via nasal cannula, continuously to keep oxygen saturation above 90% for every shift on 11/23/22, 11/26/22, 11/27/22, 11/29/22, 11/30/22, 12/5/22, and 12/6/22 as directed. Review of the resident's TAR, dated 11/23/22 through 12/7/22, showed staff did not document they applied Triad hydrophilic wound dressing paste topically to the buttocks every shift on 11/23/22, 11/26/22, 11/27/22, 11/29/22, 11/30/22, 12/5/22, and 12/6/22 as directed. 4. Review of Resident #5's Annual MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as follows: -Cognitively intact; -Required extensive one person assistance with dressing and hygiene; -Totally dependent on two person assistance with bed mobility, transfers, and toileting; -At risk for pressure ulcers. Review of the resident's POS, dated 11/23/22 through 12/7/22, showed the following physician's orders: -Cleanse wound to right lower leg with wound cleanser, cut calcium alginate (absorbs wound drainage and promotes wound healing) to fit wound, wrap with kerlix, apply tubi-grip bandage, change daily and as needed one time a day; -Apply Triad wound dressing paste to buttocks topically one time a day for to open wound. Review of the resident's TAR, dated 11/1/22 through 11/30/22, showed staff did not document they provided wound care to the right lower leg daily on 11/1/22 and 11/2/22 as directed. Review of the resident's TAR, dated 11/1/22 through 11/30/22, showed staff did not document they applied the Triad wound dressing paste topically to the resident's buttocks open wounds daily on 11/1/22 and 11/26/22. 5. Review of Resident #6's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as follows: -Cognitively intact; -Required supervision with one person assistance for toileting; -Independent without assistance for bed mobility, transfers, hygiene, and dressing; -Diagnoses of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Disease causing airflow blockage and breathing related problems and Obstructive sleep apnea (Intermittent airflow blockage during sleep). Review of the resident's POS, dated 11/23/22 through 12/7/22, showed physician's orders to place CPAP on nightly and remove in the morning. Review of the resident's TAR, dated 11/1/22 through 12/7/22, showed staff did not document the CPAP placed on at night and removed in the morning on 11/1/22, 11/9/22, 12/5/22, and 12/6/22 as directed. 6. Review of Resident #7's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as follows: -Cognitively intact; -Required extensive two person assistance with bed mobility and dressing; -Totally dependent on two person assistance with transfers and toileting; -Diagnoses of COPD and Obstructive sleep apnea; -At risk for pressure ulcers. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 11/28/22, showed the resident is at risk for potential impairment to skin integrity with interventions to keep the skin dry and document weekly treatments. Additional review showed the resident at risk for shortness of breath (SOB) related to COPD and the resident has oxygen therapy with use of CPAP with an intervention to monitor for signs and symptoms of respiratory distress. Review of the resident's POS, dated 12/7/22, showed physician orders as follow: -Nyamyc powder (an antifungal) 100 units/gram (gm), apply to groin and abdominal folds topically two times a day; -Place CPAP on nightly and remove in morning. Review of the resident's TAR, dated 11/1/22 through 12/7/22, showed staff did not document they applied the nymanyc powder 100 units/gm to the groin and abdominal folds topically twice daily on 11/1/22, 11/9/22, 11/15/22, and 12/6/22 as directed. Review of the resident's TAR, dated 11/1/22 through 12/7/22, showed staff did not document they placement and removal of the CPAP on 11/1/22, 11/9/22, 11/15/22, 12/5/22, and 12/6/22 as directed. 7. During an interview on 12/7/22 at 12:40 P.M., the Registered Nurse (RN) said nurses are responsible for documenting they completed physician orders. He/She said he/she did not know what the blank boxes on the TAR meant. He/She said you have to click yes or no on the charting program for the resident's TAR if a treatment was completed. If a treatment was not completed, staff have to give a reason in the comments. During an interview on 12/7/22 at 1:12 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said nurses are responsible for wound care and certain ointments and creams. He/She said the nurses are responsible for making sure treatments are signed off on and they have recently switched over to a new documenting system which staff are still learning how to use the program. He/She said a blank area on the TAR would mean a staff did not sign off on the treatment in the correct place and believes staff are completing ordered treatments. During an interview on 12/7/22 at 1:52 P.M., the Administrator said they have recently switched programs and currently the staff are learning the new system. He/She said if there was a blank area on the TARs, he/she would be unsure if the treatment was completed or not. During an interview on 12/7/22 at 2:13 P.M., the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) said nurses are responsible for documenting their treatments provided. He/She said if there was a blank on the TAR it would mean the treatment was not completed. He/She does not know if anyone monitors the TARs for completion. During an interview on 12/20/22 at 1:23 P.M., the DON said charges nurses, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), and the DON are responsible for monitoring the completion of the TAR. He/She said it was not monitored due to a lack of education and new programming. During an interview on 12/20/22 at 3:34 P.M., the administrator said the ADON and DON are responsible for monitoring the TAR and making sure staff sign off on treatments. He/She said it was not monitored due to the lack of education of the new programming. MO00210388
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

  • "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
  • "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
  • "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
Concerns
  • • 33 deficiencies on record, including 2 serious (caused harm) violations. Ask about corrective actions taken.
  • • Grade F (38/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
  • • 80% turnover. Very high, 32 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
Bottom line: Trust Score of 38/100 indicates significant concerns. Thoroughly evaluate alternatives.

About This Facility

What is Jefferson City Manor's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns JEFFERSON CITY MANOR CARE CENTER an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is considered average nationally. Within Missouri, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This mid-range rating indicates the facility meets federal standards but may have areas for improvement.

How is Jefferson City Manor Staffed?

CMS rates JEFFERSON CITY MANOR CARE CENTER's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 80%, which is 34 percentage points above the Missouri average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs. RN turnover specifically is 80%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.

What Have Inspectors Found at Jefferson City Manor?

State health inspectors documented 33 deficiencies at JEFFERSON CITY MANOR CARE CENTER during 2022 to 2025. These included: 2 that caused actual resident harm, 28 with potential for harm, and 3 minor or isolated issues. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.

Who Owns and Operates Jefferson City Manor?

JEFFERSON CITY MANOR CARE CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 102 certified beds and approximately 60 residents (about 59% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri.

How Does Jefferson City Manor Compare to Other Missouri Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Missouri, JEFFERSON CITY MANOR CARE CENTER's overall rating (3 stars) is above the state average of 2.5, staff turnover (80%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Jefferson City Manor?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate and the below-average staffing rating.

Is Jefferson City Manor Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, JEFFERSON CITY MANOR CARE CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 3-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Missouri. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.

Do Nurses at Jefferson City Manor Stick Around?

Staff turnover at JEFFERSON CITY MANOR CARE CENTER is high. At 80%, the facility is 34 percentage points above the Missouri average of 46%. Registered Nurse turnover is particularly concerning at 80%. RNs handle complex medical decisions and coordinate care — frequent RN changes can directly impact care quality. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?

Was Jefferson City Manor Ever Fined?

JEFFERSON CITY MANOR CARE CENTER has been fined $8,340 across 1 penalty action. This is below the Missouri average of $33,162. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.

Is Jefferson City Manor on Any Federal Watch List?

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