CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Abuse Prevention Policies
(Tag F0607)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interview, the facility staff failed to follow their policy to ensure they completed the required Nurse Aide (NA) Registry (a registry that is a list of individuals who had ...
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Based on record review and interview, the facility staff failed to follow their policy to ensure they completed the required Nurse Aide (NA) Registry (a registry that is a list of individuals who had a previous incident involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property) check in accordance with their policy prior to start date for 10 employees (Maintenance Worker L, Dietary Aid (DA) M, Housekeeping Aid N, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) O, LPN P, Certified Medical Technician (CMT) E, CMT A, Environmental Aid Q, NA R and Human Resource Director) out of 10 sampled employees. The facility census was 60.
1. Review of the facility's Abuse/Neglect policy, undated, showed:
- The facility will not hire or maintain in employment a person with a history of abuse and will report any employee known to be abusive to the appropriate authorities;
-The nurse aid registry will be checked prior to employment for each state where a nurse aid has shown to have worked, or has listed certification. Nurse aides will not be hired whose name is on any state abuse registry;
-Verification of background checks, nurse aid registry checks, and reference checks will be maintained in the personnel file of each employee; A notation by facility staff member of telephone contacts for registry check and previous employer check would constitute verification.
2. Review of Maintenance worker L's personnel record showed:
-The file did not contain documentation staff completed the NA Registry check.
3. Review of DA M's personnel record showed:
-The file did not contain documentation staff completed the NA Registry check.
4. Review of Housekeeping Aid N's personnel record showed:
-The file did not contain documentation staff completed the NA Registry check.
5. Review of LPN O's personnel record showed:
-The file did not contain documentation staff completed the NA Registry check.
6. Review of LPN P's personnel record showed:
-The file did not contain documentation staff completed the NA Registry check.
7. Review of CMT E's personnel record showed:
-The file did not contain documentation staff completed the NA Registry check.
8. Review of CMT A's personnel record showed:
-The file did not contain documentation staff completed the NA Registry check.
9. Review of EA Q's personnel record showed:
-The file did not contain documentation staff completed the NA Registry check.
10. Review of NA R's personnel record showed:
-The file did not contain documentation staff completed the NA Registry check.
11. Review of the Human Resource Director's personnel record showed:
-The file did not contain documentation staff completed the NA Registry check.
12. During an interview on 2/23/22 at 8:20 A.M., the Human Resource Director said he/she knows the NA registry search should be done with each new hire but could not account for why personnel records did not contain a copy.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 8:33 A.M., with the Director of Nursing said background checks should be done on each employee including NA registry checks.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 8:57 A.M., with the Assistant Administrator said criminal background checks should be done with each employee and it should contain NA registry searches.
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 to provide the necessary care and services to maintain ...
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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 the necessary care and services to maintain good personal hygiene for three sampled residents (Residents #4, #15, and #39) that were unable to perform their own activities of daily living (ADL), and failed to answer call lights in a timely manner for one resident (Resident #28). The facility census was 60.
1. Review of the facility's Bath and Shower policy, dated 10/10/22 showed:
-It is the policy of the facility to allow residents their choice with their bath/shower regimen and schedule;
-Resident are allowed to choose their preferred time of their bath/shower;
-Residents will be bathed/showered minimally twice per week;
-Residents have the right to request more showers/baths as they feel needed.
2. Review of Resident #4's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment tool, dated 12/7/22, showed staff assessed the resident as follows:
-Severe cognitive impairment;
-Required extensive assistance from two staff for transfers;
-Required limited assistance from one person for personal hygiene;
-Required one person physical assistance with bathing.
Review of the resident's shower documents, from 1/1/23 through 2/23/23 showed staff documented the following regarding bathing assistance:
- No bathing assistance between 1/1/23 and 1/24/23;
- No bathing assistance between 1/26/23 and 1/31/23;
- No bathing assistance between 2/1/23 and 2/7/23;
- No bathing assistance between 2/9/23 and 2/22/23.
Observation on 2/21/23 at 8:21 A.M., showed the resident's hair was unkempt and their fingernails had a brown substance under the nails.
3. Review of #15's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as:
-Cognitively impaired;
-Required extensive assistance of two staff members for dressing, transfers and personal hygiene;
-Did not have a bath in the lookback period (7 day period required to look back to complete the assessment);
-Had no behaviors or rejection of care;
-Had limited range of motion to one lower extremity;
-Had diagnosis of hemiplegia (unable to move one side of body), and urinary incontinence.
Review of the residents' Care Plan, dated 2/20/23 showed the record did not contain direction or guidance for the resident's shower preferences.
Review of the resident's bath schedule, undated, showed staff should provide showers twice a week on Tuesday and Friday.
Review of the resident's Point of Care ADL report, dated 1/1/23 through 1/14/23, showed staff documented they provided the resident one bath on 1/3/23 during the 14 day period.
Review of the resident's Point of Care ADL report, dated 1/15/23 through 1/31/23, showed staff documented they provided the resident one bath on 1/10/23 during the 14 day period.
Review of the resident's Point of Care ADL report, dated 2/1/23 through 2/22/23, showed staff documented they provided the resident one bath on 2/8/23 during the 22 day period.
Observation on 2/20/23 at 10:41 A.M., showed the resident asked Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) K for a shower. CNA K told the resident, he/she could not have a shower because he/she was on isolation. Additionally, CNA K did not offer alternative ways to clean the resident.
Observation on 2/20/23 at 3:00 P.M., showed the resident on isolation in his/her room. He/She had greasy hair, long dirty fingernails and long facial hair.
During an interview on 2/20/23 at 3:00 P.M., the resident said he/she would like a shower but cannot have one because he/she is stuck in the room because of COVID.
4. Review of Resident #39's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as follows:
-Severe cognitive impairment;
-Required extensive assistance from two staff for transfers;
-Required extensive assistance from one person for personal hygiene;
-Required one person physical assistance with bathing.
Review of the resident's shower documents, from 1/1/23 through 2/23/23 showed staff documented the following regarding bathing assistance;
- No bathing assistance between 1/2/23 and 1/5/23;
- No bathing assistance between 1/6/23 and 1/8/23;
- No bathing assistance between 1/9/23 and 1/12/23;
- No bathing assistance between 1/13/23 and 1/16/23;
- No bathing assistance between 1/17/23 and 1/19/23;
- No bathing assistance between 1/20/23 and 1/23/23;
- No bathing assistance between 1/24/23 and 1/26/23;
- No bathing assistance between 1/28/23 and 1/31/23;
- No bathing assistance between 2/2/23 and 2/13/23;
- No bathing assistance between 2/15/23 and 2/22/23.
5. During an interview on 2/23/23 at 9:11 A.M., CNA F said residents who do not leave their rooms, such as those with COVID-19 would get a bed bath in their rooms and should be documented at the nurses station. He/She said all residents are scheduled for twice weekly baths with refusals documented at the nurses station in an aide book. CNA F said showers should include changing of clothing, shaving and nail care of the resident. He/She feels there is enough staff to meet the needs of the residents.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 9:19 A.M., Nurse Aide (NA) G said resident are supposed to get a shower twice a week and clothing changed at least daily including COVID-19 positive residents. He/She said COVID-19 positive residents cannot leave their room so they receive a bed bath, but isn't sure if it is documented anywhere.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 10:26 A.M., CNA D said residents receive showers twice a week if they want. He/She said some residents prefer only one per week and will sometimes refuse that. He/She said showers and refusals should be documented in the aide book kept on the hallway. He/She said the aides do work from a shower schedule to make sure they are completed. CNA D feels there is enough staff to meet the needs of the residents including receiving the showers as scheduled.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 10: 27 A.M., Certified Medication Technician A said residents receive two showers a week that is recorded in a shower book at the nurse desk. He/She said sometimes the residents only wish one bath per week and should be documented they refused the second bath.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 11:18 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said residents who must stay in their rooms during isolation will need to take a bed bath and remain in their rooms. He/She said residents are showered at least weekly and per the resident's preference. The DON said refusals should be reported to the charge nurse and resident preferences should be in the plan of care.
6. Review of the facility's policies showed staff did not provide a policy for call lights.
7. Review of Resident #28's admission MDS, dated [DATE], showed staff assessed the resident as:
-Cognitively intact;
-Had no behaviors or rejection of care;
-Dependent on two staff for bed mobility, transfers, dressing and toileting;
-Dependent on one staff for personal hygiene;
-Had diagnosis of quadriplegia (inability to move all four limbs).
Review of the facility's call light report dated 2/15/23 through 2/22/23 showed the following call light response times:
-2/18/23 at 8:03 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER], 20:36 minutes;
-2/18/23 at 10:59 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER], 21:49 minutes;
-2/19/23 at 7:48 A.M., room [ROOM NUMBER], 29:15 minutes;
-2/19/23 at 9:18 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER], 26:36 minutes;
-2/19/23 at 11:47 P.M., room [ROOM NUMBER], 20:28 minutes;
During an interview on 2/21/23 at 10:00 A.M., the resident said he/she has to wait a long time to be assisted with transfers, being changed, and assisted to eat by staff due to the staff struggling to respond if a timely manner.
During an interview on 3/1/23 at 8:58 A.M., the Assistant Administrator said all staff are expected to answer call lights. He/She said call lights should be answered timely to meet the resident needs.
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 help prevent the development and transmission of communica...
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections, when staff failed maintain a clean blood glucose meter (device used to obtain a blood sugar reading) between residents (Resident #15, #4, and #13). The facility census was 60.
1. Review of the facility's Blood Glucose Monitoring Device Care policy, undated, showed:
-It is the mission of the facility to prevent transmission of pathogens through blood glucose monitoring devices;
-Blood glucose monitoring devices must be disinfected by staff with hydrogen peroxide and/or Clorox wipes before and after each use;
-Blood glucose monitoring devices are to be placed in a caddy and carried into the resident room;
-The caddy is to be cleansed with hydrogen peroxide and/or Clorox wipes between resident's rooms;
-If the caddy is placed on a hard surface, that area must be cleansed with hydrogen peroxide wipes after removal of caddy prior to leaving resident's room.
Review of the CareSens N User Manual (the blood glucose monitoring device used by the facility), dated September 2015, showed:
-Use a soft cloth or tissue to wipe the meter exterior. If necessary, dip the soft cloth or tissue in a small amount of alcohol;
-Do not use any household and industrial cleansers that may cause irreparable damage to the meter.
Review of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)'s Infection Prevention during Blood Glucose Monitoring, dated March 2011, showed
-Whenever possible, blood glucose meters should not be shared. If they must be shared, the device should be cleansed and disinfected after every use, per manufacturer's instructions. If the manufacturer does not specify how the device should be cleaned and disinfected then is should not be shared;
-Unsafe practices during assisted monitoring of blood glucose and insulin administration that have contributed to transmission of HBV or have put persons at risk for infection include using a blood glucose meter for more than one person without cleaning and disinfecting it in between uses and failing to change gloves and perform hand hygiene between finger stick procedures.
2. Observation on 2/22/23 at 11:00 A.M., showed CMT J entered Resident #15's room with a tote containing a vial of test strips, a sharps container, a medication cup filled with lancets (device used to poke the finger), a medication cup filled with pen needles (device used on an insulin pen), a medication cup holding the blood glucose meter and several alcohol pads. He/She sat the tote on the overbed table, removed the meter from the medication cup and placed the meter directly on the overbed table without a barrier. He/She obtained the blood sample and rested the meter back onto the overbed table and offered the resident some water. He/She removed the test strip with gloved hands and put it into the sharps container, removed his/her gloves, and washed his/her hands. He/She placed the blood glucose meter into the same medication cup on the tote, left the room and entered Resident #13's room without cleaning or disinfecting the blood glucose meter, tote or surface the tote sat on in Resident #15's room.
3. Observation and interview on 2/22/23 at 11:22 A.M., showed CMT J entered Resident #13's room sat the tote containing the blood glucose meter and supplies on the overbed table, and took the blood glucose meter from the medication cup used in Resident #15's room. When asked how often meters are cleansed, he/she stopped and said he/she better go clean it. He/she removed his/her gloves and washed his/her hands and went to the medication room after placing the meter back into the same medication cup. He/she did not cleanse the surface the tote sat on.
Observation on 2/23/23 at 11:26 A.M., showed CMT J entered the medication room and sat the tote on the counter. He/she wiped the meter with a Clorox wipe and placed the meter back into the same medication cup.
Observation on 2/23/23 at 11:28 A.M., showed CMT J entered Resident #13's room and sat the tote on the overbed table, placed the glucose meter on the overbed table after prepping it with a test strip without a barrier. He/She obtained the blood sample, removed the test strip with gloved hands, and placed the meter back into the same medication cup.
Observation on 2/23/23 at 11:36 A.M., showed CMT J entered the medication room and sat the tote onto the counter. He/she wiped the blood glucose meter with a Clorox wipe and placed the meter back into the same dirty medication cup.
4. Observation on 2/23/23 at 11:40 A.M., showed CMT J entered Resident #4's room with the tote containing the glucose meter, lancet, alcohol pad and test strip and sat it on the overbed table. He/She took the meter from the medication cup, sat the meter on the resident's refrigerator, obtained a sample of blood, lay the meter on the resident's lap, removed his/her gloves and washed his/her hands, and placed the meter back into the medication cup on the tote. He/She left the room without disinfecting or cleaning the meter or surface the tote sat on.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 11:50 A.M., CMT J said normally blood glucose meters are cleaned between every 3-4 residents. He/She said, if he/she wasn't asked they would have checked Resident #13's blood sugar without cleaning the meter. He/She said staff just use Clorox wipes to clean the meters, but isn't sure if it's the right way or not. He/She said they should not put the meters back into a medication cup that had a used meter in it, and didn't think about it. CMT J said using a potentially dirty meter could spread germs.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 10:27 A.M., CMT A said staff are directed to clean the glucose meters with a bleach wipe after each resident so infection does not spread.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 10:38 A.M., LPN C said staff should clean the glucose meter with a bleach wipe after each resident.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 11:18 A.M., the DON said staff should take the glucose tote to the resident's room to obtain a glucose reading. He/She said staff should clean the meter and tote before leaving a resident's room. He/She said germs could spread if the equipment is not cleansed or disinfected between residents.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0882
(Tag F0882)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one or more individuals completed specialized training in infection prevention and control (IPC) prior to assuming the role of infec...
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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one or more individuals completed specialized training in infection prevention and control (IPC) prior to assuming the role of infection preventionist (IP) for the facility's infection prevention and control program. The census was 60.
1. Review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website showed:
-The Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training course is designed for individuals responsible for infection prevention and control (IPC) programs in nursing homes;
-The course is made up of 23 modules and sub-modules that can be completed in any order and over multiple sessions.
Review of the IP's CDC training transcript showed three modules were completed in January 2022 and seven modules in May 2022. Further review showed no additional modules had been completed since May 2022.
During an interview on 2/22/23 at 12:57 P.M., the IP said he/she started as the IP in May of 2022 and had completed the CDC online course.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 8:31 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said he/she expected the IP to have his/her required training done, but did not know it was required before assuming the IP role.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 11:22 A.M., the Assistant Administrator said the IP training should be done in a timely manner - within the first year. The Assistant Administrator said he/she was not aware of training requirement before assuming IP role. He/She also said the facility did not have a policy covering IP qualifications.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0883
(Tag F0883)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to maintain and follow current guidance and procedures for immunizat...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to maintain and follow current guidance and procedures for immunizations of residents against pneumococcal (infection caused by bacteria) pneumonia in accordance with national standards of practice for three (Residents #19, #40 and #47) of seven sampled residents. The facility also failed to ensure Resident #51 was offered the flu vaccine. The facility census was 61.
1. Review of the facility's Influenza/pneumococcal vaccination policy, last reviewed October 2022 showed:
-All residents of the facility may receive an annual influenza vaccination and pneumococcal vaccination if needed, if not allergic to eggs and with resident or responsible party consent
-Consent for vaccination(s) to be obtained on yearly basis and upon admission
-Once resident has received either influenza or pneumococcal vaccination nursing staff will document regarding injection site and any adverse reactions for 24 hours.
Review of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pneumococcal and influenza vaccine timing for adults, dated 4/01/2022, showed the following:
-Four types of pneumonia vaccines are acceptable for adults 65 years or older. PCV13: 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (Prevnar13), PCV15: 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (Vaxneuvanc), PCV20: 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (Prevnar20), and PPSV23: 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax);
-For those who previously received PPSV23 but who have not received any pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (e.g., PCV13, PCV15, PCV20) you may administer one dose of PCV15 or PCV20.
-Regardless of which vaccine is used (PCV15 or PCV20):
-The minimum interval is at least 1 year;
-Their pneumococcal vaccinations are complete;
-For those who have never received a pneumococcal vaccine or those with unknown vaccination history
administer one dose of PCV15 or PCV20
2. Review of Resident #19's Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument dated 2/20/23, showed facility staff assessed the resident as follows:
-Cognitively intact;
-The resident's pneumococcal vaccination is up to date.
Review of the resident's medical record showed the resident received an unknown type of pneumonia vaccine on 9/01/21. The record did not contain documentation staff offered the second dose of the pneumonia vaccine.
3. Review of Resident #40's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE], showed facility staff assessed the resident as follows:
-Severe cognitive impairment;
-The resident's pneumococcal vaccination is up to date.
Review of the resident's medical record showed the resident received the PPSV23 pneumonia vaccine on 10/01/2018. Further review showed a pneumonia consent form dated 9/15/21, annotated with the comment, not due received in 2018.
4. Review of Resident #47's admission MDS dated [DATE] showed facility staff assessed the resident as follows:
-Cognitively intact;
-The resident's pneumococcal vaccination is up to date.
Review of the resident's medical record showed the resident received a PPSV23 pneumonia vaccine on 11/13/17. The record did not contain documentation staff offered the second dose of the pneumonia vaccine.
5. Review of Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) United States, 2022-23. Summary of Recommendations, dated 8-25-2022, showed:
-ACIP recommends that adults aged 65 years or older preferentially receive any one of the following higher dose or adjuvanted (ingredient used in some vaccines that helps create a stronger immune response) influenza vaccines: quadrivalent (A vaccine that works by stimulating an immune response against four different antigens, such as four different viruses or other microorganisms) high-dose inactivated influenza vaccine (HD-IIV4), quadrivalent recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV4), or quadrivalent adjuvanted inactivated influenza vaccine (aIIV4). If none of these three vaccines is available at an opportunity for vaccine administration, then any other age appropriate influenza vaccine should be used.
6. Review of Resident #51's Annual MDS dated [DATE] showed facility staff assessed the resident as follows:
-Cognitively intact;
-Resident received this year's influenza vaccine outside of the facility.
Review of the resident's medical record showed the resident received the influenza vaccine on 10/26/21. The record did not contain documentation the resident received or was offered an influenza vaccine for the current influenza season.
7. During an interview on 02/22/23 12:57 P.M., the Infection Preventionist said the Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for resident immunizations.
During an interview on 2/22/23 at 2:52 P.M., the DON said facility staff administer the Prevnar 13 and PPSV-23 pneumonia vaccines. The DON also said he/she did not have a facility policy for administering vaccines. The DON said Resident #51 does not have documentation of the current influenza vaccine, but he/she should. The DON also said he/she is responsible for resident influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 11:22 A.M., The Assistant Administrator said the DON and charge nurses are responsible for resident immunizations. He/She said facility staff reviewed the resident population every year in the fall to see who needed influenza or pneumococcal vaccinations. The Assistant Administrator also said he/she was not familiar with pneumonia vaccine guidelines.
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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility staff failed to store food in a manner to prevent potential cont...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility staff failed to store food in a manner to prevent potential contamination and out-dated use. Facility staff failed to use food in a first in-first out method when facility staff opened multiple containers of the same food item for use. Facility staff also failed to wear hair restraints to protect food and food-contact surfaces from potential contamination. The facility census was 60.
1. Review of the facility's Food Storage policy, dated 11/01/17, showed the policy directed staff to store food obtained for use by the facility for consumption by the residents properly in the kitchens and the refrigerators and freezers are to be maintained by the dietary staff.
Review of the facility's Label and Dating policy, dated 11/01/17, showed Any food prepared and stored for later use or partially opened food items must be clearly identified. If the original packaging is not still intact the label must include what the product is and dated with day item produced. Items containing eggs, mayonnaise containing eggs, or fish products must be disposed of same day produced. All other food items must be stored and disposed of properly in direction of the Food code.
Observation on 02/20/23 at 10:26 A.M., showed the main kitchen service area counter contained an opened and undated four pound jar of peanut butter and an opened and undated 12 ounce (oz.) container of powdered coffee creamer.
Observation on 02/20/23 at 10:28 A.M., showed the black refrigerator in the main kitchen service area contained:
-an opened and undated one gallon container of milk;
-two opened and undated bottles of chocolate syrup;
-an opened and undated bottle of caramel syrup;
-an opened and undated bottle of strawberry syrup;
-an opened and undated bottle of pancake syrup;
-an opened and undated bottle of mustard;
-an opened and undated bottle of grape jelly;
-an opened and undated jar of grape jam.
Observation on 02/20/23 at 10:36 A.M., showed the white refrigerator in the main kitchen contained:
-an opened, undated and unlabeled [NAME] jar which contained an unidentifiable brown applesauce textured substance;
-two opened and undated bottles of mustard;
-three undated and unlabeled clear plastic cups with lids which contained an unidentifiable white and brown substance;
-two opened and undated bottles chocolate syrup;
-an opened and undated container of vegetable oil whipped spread;
-a metal container which contained a cut onion opened to the air;
-a cut tomato open to the air and undated;
-six boiled eggs in plastic wrap undated;
-an opened and undated two pound package of smoked ham in a plastic food storage container;
-an undated bag of four boiled eggs opened to the air;
-an undated plastic food storage container of white cheese slices.
Observation on 02/20/23 at 10:37 A.M., showed the rack next to white refrigerator in the main kitchen contained:
-four opened and undated bags of potato chips;
-an opened and undated box of stir-fry rice noodles, opened to the air;
-an undated bag of blueberry muffin mix in an undated plastic bag, opened to the air. Further observation showed a use by date of 11/16/22 printed on the muffin mix bag;
-an opened and undated bottle of white chocolate flavoring with a hardened substance on the top of the bottle;
-an undated bottle chocolate sauce opened to the air;
-an undated bag of gluten free chocolate chip cookies opened to the air.
Observation on 02/20/23 at 10:50 A.M., showed an opened and undated box of farina cereal on top of the microwave.
Observation on 02/20/23 at 10:51 A.M., showed the white cabinet above the hot box contained:
-two opened and undated one gallon bottles of vanilla flavoring;
-two opened, undated and unlabeled [NAME] jars which contained an unidentifiable brown applesauce textured substance;
-two opened and undated bottles cream of tartar;
-a bag of yellow cake mix dated 6-30 opened to the air;
-an opened and undated bag of graham cracker crumbs;
-an opened and undated bag of cake mix;
-an opened and undated bag of powdered sugar.
During an interview on 02/20/23 at 11:29 A.M., the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) said he/she could not identify the brown applesauce textured substance in the [NAME] jars and the jars should be labeled.
Observation on 02/20/23 at 10:57 A.M., showed a sign posted on the reach-in refrigerator door that read STOP Please date and label everything. Further observation showed the reach-in refrigerator contained:
-an undated plastic food storage container of white cheese slices;
-an undated and unlabeled metal container covered with plastic wrap with contained an unidentifiable white sauce textured substance;
-an opened and undated one gallon container of mayonnaise;
-an opened and undated one gallon container of Caesar dressing;
-an opened and undated one gallon container of soy sauce opened and undated;
-an opened and undated one gallon bottle of Worcestershire sauce;
-an opened and undated 6.5 pound container of sliced strawberries.
Observation on 02/20/23 at 11:03 A.M., showed the walk-in cooler contained:
-a box of raw bacon opened to the air;
-an undated plastic resealable bag of sliced onions;
-an undated plastic resealable bag of cabbage.
Observation on 2/20/23 at 11:11 A.M., showed the walk-in freezer contained:
-an undated and unlabeled plastic resealable bag of hamburger patties removed from their original packaging;
-an undated and unlabeled bag of a unidentifiable meat crumbles;
-a box of frozen pizza crust opened to the air.
Observation on 02/20/23 at 11:40 A.M., showed the reach-in refrigerator in the rehabilitation unit contained:
-an undated plastic bag of shredded carrots and a purple item;
-an undated bag of celery opened to the air;
-an opened and undated five pound bag of shredded cheese;
-an undated plastic resealable bag of of cooked sausage.
Observation on 02/20/23 at 11:46 A.M., showed the rehabilitation kitchen dry goods pantry contained:
-an undated and unlabeled bag of an unidentifiable grain-like substance;
-an undated metal bowl of broken pasta covered with plastic wrap undated;
-a bag of tortilla chips opened to the air.
Observation on 02/20/23 at 11:51 A.M., showed the rehabilitation kitchen reach-in freezer contained:
-three large unlabeled and unidentifiable chunks of meat removed from their original packaging and wrapped in plastic wrap;
-a box of biscuit dough opened to the air;
-an opened and undated bag of dinner roll dough.
Observation on 02/20/23 at 11:53 A.M., showed the rehabilitation kitchen food preparation area contained opened and undated plastic containers of dill weed, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, cumin rotisserie seasoning, onion power, basil leaves, ground ginger and pumpkin pie spice.
Observation on 02/20/23 at 11:56 A.M., showed the rehabilitation kitchen serving area contained:
-an opened and undated bag of tortilla chips;
-an opened and undated jar of peanut butter;
-an opened and undated jar of grape jelly;
-an opened and undated bottle of pancake syrup.
Observation on 02/20/23 at 12:05 P.M., showed the white refrigerator in the rehabilitation kitchen contained:
-an opened and undated one gallon bottle of milk;
-an opened and undated jar of grape jelly;
-an opened and undated bottle of chocolate syrup;
-an undated plastic cup of applesauce;
-an open and unlabeled [NAME] jar which contained an unidentifiable brownish applesauce textured substance dated 1-14-23.
Observation on 02/20/23 at 12:22 P.M., showed the white refrigerator in the 300 hall dining room contained:
-three opened and undated bottles of mayonnaise;
-four opened and undated bottles of ketchup;
-an opened and undated bottle of mustard;
-an opened and undated one gallon bottle of milk;
-one bottle chocolate syrup opened and undated;
-an opened and undated bottle of grape jelly;
-an opened and undated container of vegetable oil spread opened and undated.
Observation on 02/22/23 at 7:20 A.M., showed the combination freezer/refrigerator unit in the main kitchen contained:
-an opened, undated and unlabeled one quart [NAME] jar which contained an unidentifiable brown applesauce textured substance;
-an opened and undated 14 oz. bottle of ketchup;
-an opened and undated 24 oz. bottle of caramel syrup;
-three opened and undated 13 oz. bottles of mustard;
-an opened and undated 11.5 oz. bottle of mayonnaise;
-two undated bags of commercially prepared boiled eggs opened to the air;
-two opened and undated 3.5 pound container of vegetable oil whipped spread. Observation also showed brown specks in product inside the containers;
-an opened and undated 24 oz. jar of sliced dill pickles;
-a small metal pan labeled as Mayo 2/21/23 partially covered with a steamtable lid that contained a utensil hole which exposed the contents to the air;
-an small undated and unlabeled plastic parfait cup of an unidentifiable white and brown substance.
During an interview on 02/22/23 at 7:41 A.M., [NAME] L said he/she could not identify the substance in the [NAME] jar and it should have been dated and labeled before staff put it into the refrigerator. The cook said he/she does not look in that refrigerator since it is storage for the servers and the servers are supposed to maintain it.
Observations on 02/22/23 at 7:42 A.M., showed a bulk container of sugar dated 02/21/23 and a bulk container of flour dated 12-21 stored beneath the coffee counter. Observation showed measuring cups stored in the bulk containers with their handles buried in the products.
Observation on 02/22/23 at 7:51 A.M., showed the cabinet above the hot box contained:
-an opened five pound bag of pound cake mix dated 6/10/21. Observation showed the exterior of bag covered with cocoa powder;
-a five pound bag of yellow cake mix dated 6-30 opened to the air;
-a five pound bag of yellow cake mix dated 11-11 opened to the air;
-an opened and undated five pound bag of graham cracker crumbs;
-an opened and undated bag of white cake mix;
-an opened and undated five pound bag of southern yellow cornbread;
-an undated one gallon plastic resealable bag which contained an opened and undated bag of cocoa powder;
-pearled Italian [NAME] opened to the air and dated 2-12.
-an opened and undated one gallon bottle of imitation vanilla flavor. Observation showed the delivery sticker on the bottle dated 08/26/20;
-an opened and undated one gallon bottle of imitation vanilla flavor. Observation showed the delivery sticker on the bottle dated 08/18/21;
-an opened and undated two pound bag of powdered sugar.
During an interview 02/22/23 at 7:58 A.M., [NAME] L said the date of the Italian [NAME] would be 02/12/22 not 02/12/23 since they had not used it yet this year. The cook said everyone is responsible to monitor food storage and he/she had not looked in the cabinet for a while.
Observation on 02/22/23 at 8:06 A.M., showed the reach-in refrigerator by the hot box contained:
-an opened and undated one gallon bottle of soy sauce;
-an opened an d undated one gallon bottle of Worcestershire sauce;
-an opened and undated 6.5 gallon plastic container of commercially sliced strawberries. Observation showed the lid of the container bulged which abruptly deflated when opened and the strawberries smelled fermented and sour.
-an opened and undated 17.25 oz. jar of grape fruit spread. Observation showed the grape fruit spread appeared brown in color and the container had a best if used by dated of 05/27/22 printed on the label;
-an opened and undated one quart [NAME] jar which contained an unidentifiable brown applesauce textured substance;
-an opened and undated 24 oz bottle of caramel syrup;
-an undated and unlabeled round plastic food storage container which contained an unidentifiable white greasy substance;
-an opened and undated one gallon bottle of barbeque sauce;
-an opened and undated one gallon bottle of horseradish flavored french salad dressing. Observation showed the delivery sticker dated 09/14/22;
-an opened and undated one gallon bottle of creamy Caesar dressing.
During an interview 02/22/23 at 8:10 AM the cook said the strawberries had been in the refrigerator since 02/14/23.
Observation on 02/22/23 at 8:28 A.M., showed the rack by the combination freezer/refrigerator unit contained:
-an undated 14 oz. box of stir-fry rice noodles opened to the air;
-an undated 24 oz. box of gluten-free all purpose baking mix opened to the air;
-a 24 oz. bag of gluten-free pancake mix, dated 09/13/22;
-a one gallon plastic resealable bag dated 11/16/22, opened to the air. Observation showed the bag contained an opened and undated 20 oz. bag of oat flour;
-an undated 16 oz. bottle of chocolate sauce opened to the air. Further observation showed the product label included instructions to refrigerate the product after opening;
-an opened and undated 16 oz. bottle of white chocolate flavored sauce. Further observation showed the product label included instructions to refrigerate the product after opening.
During an interview on 02/22/23 at 8:35 A.M., [NAME] L said if a product says to refrigerate after opening then staff should refrigerate the item after it is opened. The cook said all opened food items should be dated, labeled and sealed.
Observation on 02/22/23 at 8:59 A.M., showed the storage cart in the cook's station contained:
-an opened and undated five pound five oz. container of instant mashed potatoes;
-an opened and undated one gallon bottle of white vinegar;
-an opened and undated 16 oz. bag of marshmallows;
-an opened and undated five pound bag of yellow cake mix;
-an opened and undated one gallon container of soybean salad oil;
-an undated 28 oz. bag of chicken flavored stuffing mix opened to the air.
During an interview on 02/22/23 at 9:09 A.M., the CDM said opened food items should be sealed, dated and labeled. If a container says to refrigerate after opening staff should refrigerate the item after it is opened. The CDM said when their are multiple packages of items, staff should use the oldest package first. The CDM said staff should return any unused portions of opened food items to where they got them from and use all of one package before they open another package of the same item. The CDM said all staff are responsible to ensure food is stored appropriately and he/she usually checks food storage on truck days. The CDM said staff should also not store scoops in the bulk food bins and staff have been trained on these requirements multiple times.
Observation on 02/22/23 at 9:55 A.M., showed the refrigerator in the rehabilitation kitchen contained:
-an opened and undated 24 oz. bottle of chocolate syrup;
-an opened and undated 12.7 oz. bottle of dill relish;
-an opened and undated 14 oz. bottle of ketchup;
-an opened and undated five oz. bottle of Tabasco sauce.
Observation on 02/23/23 at 11:13 A.M., showed the refrigerator in the 300 hall dining room contained:
-three opened and undated 14 oz. bottles of ketchup;
-three opened and undated 11.5 oz. bottles of mayonnaise;
-an opened and undated 12.75 oz. jar of sugar free grape jam;
-an opened and undated 24 oz. bottle of sugar free pancake syrup;
-an opened and undated 24 oz. bottle of pancake syrup;
-an opened and undated 13 oz. bottle of yellow mustard;
-an opened and undated 20 oz bottle of strawberry fruit spread with a best by date of 01/28/23 printed on the label;
-an opened and undated 20 oz. bottle of grape jelly;
-an opened and undated 3.5 pound container of vegetable oil whipped spread.
Observation at this time also showed the dining room cabinets contained:
-an opened and undated 40 oz. bottle of honey;
-undated plastic storage containers of cornflakes, fruit whirls, toasted oat O's and crisp rice cereal removed form their original packaging;
-a bag of crisp rice cereal dated 12-21 opened to the air.
During an interview on 02/23/23 at 11:55 A.M., the Assistant Administrator said staff should label, date and seal opened food items and staff are trained to do so upon hire. The Assistant Administrator said staff should dispose of any unused food items passed the best by or use by date and if a food item says to refrigerate after opening, then staff should refrigerate it after they open it. The Assistant Administrator said staff should use food items in a first in-first out manner and use all of one container before they open another. The Assistant Administrator said the CDM is responsible to monitor food storage weekly and if something is found not in compliance, the CDM should throw the item away and reeducate staff.
2. Review of the facility's Hair Restraint policy, dated 11/01/17, showed proper hair restraints are required while serving and/or preparing food as well in serving areas. Hair restraints will be provided to all dietary staff. Hair restraints are designed to effectively keep hair from contacting exposed food and/or serving areas. In the event that an employee has facial hair a beard net must be worn.
Observations on 02/22/23 from 7:20 A.M. to 9:18 A.M., showed [NAME] L and the CDM prepared and served food to the residents without the use of hair restraints for their facial hair.
During an interview on 02/22/23 at 9:24 A.M. the CDM said staff are trained to wear hair restraints, which included facial hair restraints. The CDM said staff use to wear the facial hair restraints, but they stopped since they had to wear facemasks as a result of the pandemic and he/she thought the masks helped with that. The CDM said all hair should be restrained and he/she did not think about the facemasks not covering all of the staff's facial hair.
During an interview 02/23/23 12:08 P.M., the Assistant Administrator said dietary staff should wear hair restraints when they prepare or serve food and the facility policy includes the use of facial hair restraints. The Assistant Administrator said staff are trained on the hair restraint policy and the CDM is responsible to monitor for the use of hair restraints.
MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0568
(Tag F0568)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain a system that assured a full and complete accounting of each resident's personal funds, for all residents that had f...
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain a system that assured a full and complete accounting of each resident's personal funds, for all residents that had funds entrusted to the facility on the resident's behalf. Staff failed to provide a description or written receipt for all transactions for two of five sampled residents (Resident #20 and #33) or their designees. The facility census was 60.
1. Review of the facility's policies showed staff did not provide a policy for resident funds.
2. Review of the Resident #20's monthly fund summary for November 2022 showed:
-The resident had 50 dollars deposited in his/her envelope;
-The resident had two envelope withdrawals totaling 50 dollars;
-The summary did not provide dates for deposits or withdrawals;
-The summary did not provide a description of the withdrawals.
Review of the resident's monthly fund summary for December 2022 showed:
-The resident had 50 dollars deposited in his/her envelope;
-The resident had four envelope withdrawals totaling 50 dollars;
-The summary did not provide dates for deposits or withdrawals;
-The summary did not provide a description of the withdrawals.
Review of the resident's monthly fund summary for January 2023 showed:
-The resident had 50 dollars deposited in his/her envelope;
-The resident had four envelope withdrawals totaling 50 dollars;
-The summary did not provide dates for the deposits or withdrawals;
-The summary did not indicate the nature of withdrawals.
Review of the resident's Resident Trust Fund Monthly Reconciliation Statement showed a deposit of $50 dollars and expenses listed as $20, $10, $10, and$10. The statement did not provide dates or descriptions of expenses.
3. Review of the Resident #33's monthly fund summary for November 2022 showed:
-The resident had 50 dollars deposited in his/her envelope;
-The resident had three envelope withdrawals totaling 50 dollars;
-The summary did not provide dates for deposits or withdrawals;
-The summary did not provide a description of the withdrawals.
Review of the resident monthly fund summary for December 2022 showed:
-The resident had 50 dollars deposited in his/her envelope;
-The resident had four envelope withdrawals totaling 50 dollars;
-The summary did not provide dates for deposits or withdrawals;
-The summary did not provide a description of the withdrawals.
Review of the resident's monthly fund summary for January 2023 showed:
-The resident had 50 dollars deposited in his/her envelope;
-The resident had four envelope withdrawals totaling 50 dollars;
-The summary did not provide dates for deposits or withdrawals;
-The summary did not provide a description of the withdrawals.
Review of the resident's Resident Trust Fund Monthly Reconciliation Statement showed a deposit of $50 dollars and expenses listed as $20, $10, $10, and $10. The statement did not provide dates or descriptions of expenses.
Observation on 2/23/23 at 11:50 A.M., showed the resident's envelope showed the resident had a balance of $25 dollars. Further observation showed the envelope contained $35 dollars in cash.
4. During an interview on 2/23/22 at 11:45 A.M., the Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) said he/she did not keep receipts when residents received cash or when facility staff did shopping for residents. The PCC said he/she wrote deposit and withdrawal amounts on each residents' cash envelope and transferred the amounts to the monthly summary. The PCC also said he/she was not sure why Resident #33 had an extra 10 dollars in his/her envelope.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 2:15 P.M., the Assistant Administrator said the Patient Care Coordinator was responsible for resident funds and should keep receipts and descriptions for all transactions involving resident funds. The Administrator also said the facility did not have a policy for managing resident funds.
MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0575
(Tag F0575)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, facility staff failed to post the telephone number for the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline (used to r...
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Based on observation, interview and record review, facility staff failed to post the telephone number for the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline (used to report allegations of abuse and neglect) in a form and manner accessible to all residents and visitors on the rehabilitation unit. The facility census was 60.
1. Review of the policies provided by the facility showed they did not contain a policy for the required postings.
Observations from 2/20/23 at 10:00 A.M. through 2/23/23 at 1:00 P.M., showed the facility did not post the name, address, and toll free telephone number for the Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline in an accessible location for residents or visitors to use if needed on the rehabilitation unit.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 9:11 A.M., Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) F said he/she did not know if the Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline information was posted anywhere in the facility for the residents. He/She did not know the number and said would not know what to do to find it.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 10:27 A.M., Certified Medication Technician (CMT) A said he/she is not sure where the number is posted, but would direct them to the nurse or their family for the information. He/She feels it should be posted around the facility so all residents could use it privately if they would want to.
During an interview on 2/23/22 at 10:38 A.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) C said he/she is not sure where the abuse and neglect hotline number is but would google it if they needed to. He/She said it should be posted so all residents have access to it.
During an interview on 3/1/23 at 8:58 A.M., the Assistant Administrator said the abuse and neglect hotline is posted near the dining room. Visitors, residents and staff have access to the number.
MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0577
(Tag F0577)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to ensure the most recent survey results were posted and readily accessible to residents, family member or representatives of ...
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to ensure the most recent survey results were posted and readily accessible to residents, family member or representatives of residents. This has the potential to affect all residents in the facility. The facility census was 60.
1. Review of the facility's Resident Rights policy showed the policy did not include information on survey results.
Observation on 2/20/23 at 11:00 A.M., showed a table in the entrance of the facility with a sign pointing down with the words last years survey results printed on it. The table did not contain the survey results.
Observation on 2/23/23 at 1:00 A.M., showed a table in the entrance of the facility with a sign pointing down with the words last years survey results printed on it. The table did not contain the survey results.
During an interview on 2/21/23 at 10:00 A.M., the resident council said they did not know where the past survey results were posted.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 9:00 A.M., the Director Of Nursing said past survey results should be kept in binder in the activity room.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 10:19 A.M., the Activity Director said the survey results should be on the table in the front entrance, a resident has taken it and facility staff are unable to find it.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 10:30 A.M., the Assistant Administrator said the survey results book should be on the table in the front entrance but it has been lost.
MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to maintain evidence demonstrating the results of all grievances for a period of no less than three years. The facility census was 60.
1. Re...
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Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to maintain evidence demonstrating the results of all grievances for a period of no less than three years. The facility census was 60.
1. Review of the facility's Grievance policy, undated, showed staff were directed as follows:
- The grievance officer is responsible for ensuring that all grievances include;
- The date the grievance was received;
- A summary statement of the residents grievance;
- The steps taken to investigate the grievance;
- A summary of the pertinent findings or conclusions regarding the residents' concerns;
- At statement as to whether the grievance was confirmed or not confirmed;
- Any corrective action taken or to be taken by the facility as a result of the grievance;
- The date the written decision was made.
Review of facility records showed the record did not contain grievance reports for a period of no less than three years.
During an interview on 2/21/23 at 10:00 A.M., the resident council members said they do not receive a written response or rationale to the grievances that are voiced and don't know what happens to their concerns.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 9:00 A.M., the Director of Nursing said grievances that are brought up by the resident council members and should be responded to by the activity director on a written form with rationale if needed.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 10:06 A.M., the Activity Director said he/she had a form a fill out with resident's grievances that he/she gave to the department heads. The response is told to the council verbally they do not give the resident council a written response.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 10:19 A.M. the Assistant Administrator said grievances should be investigated and then the grievance officer will take actions. The residents are told the results verbally and they do not give a written response.
MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Antibiotic Stewardship
(Tag F0881)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop an antibiotic stewardship program and a system to monitor appropriate antibiotic use. The facility census was 60.
1. Review of the ...
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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop an antibiotic stewardship program and a system to monitor appropriate antibiotic use. The facility census was 60.
1. Review of the facility's Infection Control Program, undated, showed:
-Infection Control Program includes:
-Review of Monthly infection reports with corrective actions taken by facility if needed;
-Antibiotic stewardship program.
Review of the facility's Antibiotic Stewardship policy, undated showed:
-The facility will implement and maintain an Antibiotic Stewardship Program with the mission to promote the appropriate use of antibiotics while optimizing the treatment of infections;
-The facility Antibiotic Stewardship Program will incorporate all seven core elements including leadership, accountability, drug expertise, action to implement policies and practices, tracking measures, reporting data, education for physicians, nursing staff, residents and family about antibiotic resistance and opportunities for improvement;
-The facility will have physicians, nursing, pharmacy and infection preventionist leads responsible for promoting and overseeing Antibiotic Stewardship Programs. As a team they will:
-Review infections and monitor antibiotic usage and patterns of use;
-Obtain and review antibiograms for institutional trends of resistance;
-Compile and share report of antibiotic use, process measures and outcomes monthly;
-A monthly Antibiotic Stewardship Program Tracking Report will be compiled and will include summaries of collected data and identify next action steps necessary. The monthly Antibiotic Stewardship tracking report will be discussed at a Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Meeting;
-An annual Antibiotic Stewardship Policy tracking report will be developed and will include components of data summary, interpretation and next steps.
During an interview on 2/22/23 at 12:57 P.M., the Infection Preventionist (IP) said he/she received a monthly antibiotic use report and he/she counted the number of residents on antibiotics and made sure the nurse had completed a 72 hour antibiotics timeout (reassessment of the continuing need and choice of antibiotics). The IP said he/she did not have a way of tracking antibiotic use over time and he/she did not look to see if facility staff could reduce antibiotic use. The IP also said he/she did not speak to the medical director or attend QA meetings and he/she had never heard of QA meetings. The IP said he/she had not reported anything to the DON or administrator because he/she did not find anything he/she felt worth reporting. The IP also said he/she did not have a policy on antibiotic use.
During an interview on 2/22/23 at 2:52 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said nursing staff did not use any screening tools to direct antibiotic use. The DON said the IP is responsible for the antibiotic stewardship program.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 8:35 A.M., the Medical Director said he/she discusses antibiotic stewardship and infections with facility staff but they do not track or trend infections or antibiotic use.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 11:22 A.M., the Assistant Administrator said the infection preventionist was responsible for the antibiotic stewardship program and he/she should be tracking antibiotic use and it should be reported to the DON. The Assistant Administrator said he/she would expect some type of antibiotic use tracking and would expect tracking of bacteria as well. He/She also said the IP had never brought antibiotic use or bacteria specific information to a QA meeting.
MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0888
(Tag F0888)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure 100% of staff were fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (a highly contagious virus that ...
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Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure 100% of staff were fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (a highly contagious virus that causes serious illness or death) or have been granted a qualifying exemption, or have a temporary delay as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for three staff members (Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) J, CNA T and Employee U) out of 107. The facility census was 60.
1. Review of the facility's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, undated, showed:
-When COVID-19 vaccine is available to the facility, each resident and staff member is offered the COVID-19 vaccine unless the immunization is medically contraindicated, or the resident or staff member has already been immunized;
-The resident, resident's representative or staff member has the opportunity to accept or refuse a COVID-19 vaccine and change their decision;
-The policy did not include a process by which staff may request an exemption from the staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements based on an applicable Federal law;
-The policy did not include the approval authority for staff exemptions.
Review of the facility's Medical Certification for COVID-19 Vaccine Exception form showed:
-Please provide at least the following information, where applicable:
--The applicable contraindication or precaution for COVID-19 vaccination, and for each contraindication or precaution, indicate: (a) whether it is recognized by the CDC pursuant to its guidance; and (b) whether it is listed in the package insert or Emergency Use Authorization fact sheet for each of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized or approved for use in the United States;
--A statement that the individual's condition and medical circumstances relating to the individual are such that COVID-19 vaccination is not considered safe, indicating the specific nature of the medical condition or circumstances that contraindicate immunization with a COVID-19 vaccine or might increase the risk for a serious adverse reaction
2. Review of the facility's COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Status for Providers showed: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) J and CNA T were partially vaccinated. Further review of immunization data showed:
-CNA J received a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination on 3/12/22 and did not have documentation of a second dose or an approved exemption;
-CNA T received a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination on 6/9/22 and did not have documentation of a second dose or an approved exemption.
3. Review of Employee U's medical exemption showed the record did not contain all information specifying which of the authorized COVID-19 vaccines were clinically contraindicated or the recognized clinical reasons for the contraindications. Further review showed the medical exemption was approved by the Human Resource Director on 12/01/21.
4. During an interview on 2/22/23 at 7:24 A.M., CNA J said he/she had received one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and thought he/she requested an exemption.
During an interview on 2/22/23 at 12:57 P.M., the Infection Preventionist (IP) said he/she is responsible for COVID-19 vaccination tracking. The IP said he/she did not know if CNA J and CNA T had approved exemptions and could not find the exemptions in his/her files. He/She also said if a staff member is not vaccinated, the staff member needs an exemption approved by the administrator.
During an interview on 2/22/23 at 3:05 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said staff should have received a COVID-19 vaccination or have an exemption on file. The DON said there are facility policies but did not know what those polices were and he/she did not know of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) policy. The DON also said he/she would expect staff to have COVID-19 vaccination or exemption within a 60-90 day period.
During an interview on 2/23/23 at 11:22 A.M., the Assistant Administrator said the IP is responsible for staff COVID vaccinations. He/She said the IP should follow up with staff members to make sure they have completed the COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved exemption. The Assistant Administrator said COVID vaccination exemptions are approved by himself/herself, the Administrator, the IP, or a member of the board of directors.