CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interviews, and observations, the facility failed to update a resident's care plan after the development...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interviews, and observations, the facility failed to update a resident's care plan after the development of a pressure ulcer. This affected one (#91) of two residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility census was 105.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #91 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included Alzheimer's disease, chronic kidney disease, anxiety disorder, dysphagia hypertension, and tachycardia.
Review of the Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #91 had severe cognitive impairment. Resident #91 was assessed to require one-person extensive assistance with transfers, dressing, and bathing, supervision with eating, and two-person extensive assistance with toileting.
Review of the care plan dated 06/04/22 revealed Resident #91 had impairment to skin integrity related to immobility, weakness, and open area on sacrum. Interventions included encourage good nutrition and hydration in order to promote healthier skin. Staff to keep her clean, dry, and comfortable with bathing, linen, and gown changes as needed. Wound nurse to follow her. Staff to keep skin clean and dry and use lotion on dry skin. Staff to ensure pressure relieving mattress and wheelchair cushion. Staff to complete treatments as ordered.
Review of the care plan revealed Resident #91's skin integrity care plan had not been accurately updated after the development of her pressure sore on 06/14/22. An intervention for Resident #91 to be followed by the wound nurse was added on 07/26/22. No other interventions were added after a deterioration in pressure ulcer.
Review of the physician order dated 06/05/22 revealed Resident #91 was ordered to apply Chasmosyn ointment to coccyx and monitor for redness every shift and as needed.
Review of the physician order dated 06/07/22 revealed Resident #91 was ordered [NAME] supplement three times a day for supplement per family request.
Review of the physician order dated 06/14/22 revealed Resident #91 was ordered to cleanse area on sacrum with normal saline, apply Silvadene and Aquaphor and cover with dry dressing every Tuesday and Thursday.
Review of the progress note dated 06/14/22 at 1:47 P.M. revealed Resident #91 had an area noted on sacrum. Treatment was ordered and initiated. Call was placed to skin team for a follow-up, and a pressure relief cushion was placed to wheelchair and recliner.
Review of the progress note dated 06/17/22 at 12:14 P.M. revealed Resident #91's coccyx was assessed, and an open area with slough was noted. Wound consult was obtained.
Review of the wound progress note dated 06/20/22 revealed Resident #91 had a sacral wound that measured 1.7 centimeters (cm) length by 1.3 cm width and unable to determine in depth. Plan of care revealed to continue Aquaphor with Silvadene and gauze dressing every shift, and a pressure reduction mattress and cushion to bed and wheelchair.
Review of the wound progress note dated 07/18/22 revealed Resident #91 had a sacral wound that measured 1.8 cm length by 1.2 cm width by 0.3 cm depth. Plan of care revealed to continue Aquaphor with Silvadene ad gauze dressing to sacrum every shift. Staff to continue to assist with activities of daily living and supplements.
Review of the wound progress note dated 07/25/22 revealed Resident #91 had a sacral wound that measured 1.5 cm length by 0.8 cm width by 0.3 cm depth. Plan of care revealed to continue with Aquaphor with Silvadene and gauze dressing to sacrum every shift. Staff to encourage and assist Resident #91 to turn and reposition every two hours while in bed and to shift weight every hour while in chair.
Review of the medical record revealed intervention to turn and reposition Resident #91 was not added to care plan or physician orders.
Observation on 08/08/22 at 1:57 P.M. of wound Nurse Practitioner (NP) #300 and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #146 completed a dressing change to Resident #91. The sacral wound measured 1.6 cm length by 0.6 cm width and 0.2 cm depth. The wound was cleaned with normal saline. Silvadene was applied to wound bed and covered with dry gauze.
Interview on 08/08/22 at 2:03 P.M. with wound NP #300 revealed interventions including a pressure reduction mattress/cushion as well as turning and repositioning was part of the standard plan of care and should have been added accordingly.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, staff and resident interviews, review of the facility shower schedules, and policy review, the facility ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, staff and resident interviews, review of the facility shower schedules, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents received showers as scheduled. This affected two (#34 and #59) of three residents reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL) care. The facility census was 105.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #59 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), venous insufficiency, epilepsy, heart failure, and generalized anxiety disorder.
Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #59 had intact cognition. Resident #59 was assessed to require one-person limited assistance with transfers, two-person extensive assistance with dressing, supervision with eating, and one-person extensive assistance with toileting and bathing.
Review of the care plan dated 06/21/22 revealed Resident #59 had ADL functional rehabilitation potential related to history of L2 transverse fracture, seizures, weakness, and pain. Interventions included assess functional level and physical therapy and occupational therapy referrals as needed. Staff to assist with bathing and showering, able to wash upper torso but needs assistance cleaning groin area. Staff to encourage to use call light for assistance.
Review of the physician order dated 04/24/22 revealed Resident #59 was ordered shower days on Wednesday and Saturday during the day.
Review of the shower records for the last 30 days revealed Resident #59 was not given a shower on 07/23/22 and 07/30/22.
Review of the facility's shower schedule revealed Resident #59 was scheduled on Wednesday and Saturday day shift for showers.
Interview on 08/08/22 at 10:17 A.M. with State Tested Nurse's Aide (STNA) #244 confirmed Resident #59 did not receive a shower on 07/23/22 and 07/30/22. STNA #244 reported Resident #59 does not refuse a shower, and the only reason why he would not get one would be due to staffing levels.
2. Review of the medical record of Resident #34 revealed an admission date of 02/23/21. Diagnoses included parkinson's disease, anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, essential hypertension, multi-system degeneration of the autonomic nervous system.
Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had intact cognition. The resident required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility, transfers, and toileting. The resident was dependent on two staff for bathing.
Review of physician orders revealed an order dated 04/07/22 for the resident to receive showers three days per week, on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Review of shower task charting revealed not applicable was checked on 07/31/22.
Review of the facility shower schedule, last updated on 07/15/22, revealed Resident #34 was to receive showers on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays on day shift.
Interview on 08/01/22 at 12:52 P.M., Resident #34 stated he is supposed to receive showers on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays and had not received a shower the day prior as scheduled. Resident #34 stated staff informed him they did not have enough people to provide his shower that day.
Telephone interview on 08/09/22 at 12:45 P.M., STNA #165 verified she did not provide a shower to Resident #34 on 07/31/21 due to being short on staff. STNA #165 stated bathing Resident #34 requires two aides and there were four aides on the unit that day. STNA #165 stated Resident #34 is a very large individual and requires three showers per week to ensure appropriate care.
Interview on 08/10/22 at 10:16 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated there was not a specific policy pertaining to showers, however the expectation is for residents to be showered per their schedule.
Review of the facility policy titled, Bathing Choice, dated 03/19/12 revealed all residents will be offered a bath/shower as often as they would like. Resident choices will be posted in the resident's wardrobe readily available so they will know what choices they made.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to follow physician orders as ordered. This affected one (#19) out of...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to follow physician orders as ordered. This affected one (#19) out of one resident reviewed for physician orders. The facility census was 105.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #19 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included left femur fracture, acute kidney failure, type two diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation, and acute respiratory failure with hypoxia.
Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #19 had moderate cognitive impairment. Resident #19 was assessed to require two-person extensive assistance with transfers and toileting, and one-person extensive assistance with dressing, eating, and bathing.
Review of the care plan dated 05/07/22 revealed Resident #19 was at risk for falls related to history of falls, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, anemia, and atrial fibrillation. Interventions included a beveled mat next to bed, a dual touch pad call light in place, staff to ensure end slouch cushion to recliner, staff to ensure urinal was always within reach, staff to move nightstand away from bed, staff to offer protective headgear as allows and as tolerated related to injury, and staff to have reminder sign in room to call for assistance.
Review of the physician order dated 05/07/22 revealed Resident #19 was ordered orthostatic blood pressure and pulse lying, sitting, and standing every shift for six administrations. Review orthostatic blood pressures and notify physician of abnormal results.
Review of the physician order dated 07/17/22 revealed Resident #19 was ordered orthostatic blood pressures for three days every day and night shift for hypotension after a fall on 07/17/22 for six administrations.
Review of the physician order dated 07/26/22 revealed Resident #19 was ordered orthostatic blood pressures: lying, sitting, and standing every shift for six administrations. Review ortho blood pressures and notify physician of any abnormal results.
Review of the progress note dated 07/17/22 at 7:13 P.M. revealed Resident #19 had a fall, and the intervention post-fall was to complete orthostatic blood pressures for three days.
Review of the progress note dated 07/18/22 at 11:15 A.M. revealed plan of care was reviewed. Staff to check orthostatic blood pressures for three days.
Review of the progress note dated 07/26/22 at 1:14 P.M. revealed plan of care reviewed. Orthostatic blood pressures were not completed and will restart orthostatic blood pressures for three days.
Review of the treatment administration record (TAR) dated May 2022 revealed Resident #19's orthostatic blood pressures were not completed as ordered.
Review of the TAR dated July 2022 revealed Resident #19's orthostatic blood pressures were not completed as ordered.
Interview on 08/09/22 at 4:47 P.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #265 revealed orthostatic blood pressures were not completed as ordered on 05/08/22 through 05/10/22, 07/17/22 through 07/19/22, and 07/26/22 through 07/28/22.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure fall interventions were in pl...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure fall interventions were in place. This affected one (#19) out of nine residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 105.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #19 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included left femur fracture, acute kidney failure, type two diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation, and acute respiratory failure with hypoxia.
Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #19 had moderate cognitive impairment. Resident #19 was assessed to require two-person extensive assistance with transfers and toileting, and one-person extensive assistance with dressing, eating, and bathing.
Review of the care plan dated 05/07/22 revealed Resident #19 was at risk for falls related to history of falls, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, anemia, and atrial fibrillation. Interventions included a beveled mat next to bed. A dual touch pad call light in place. Staff to ensure end slouch cushion to recliner. Staff to ensure urinal was always within reach. Staff to move nightstand away from bed. Staff to offer protective headgear as allows and as tolerated related to injury. Staff to have reminder sign in room to call for assistance.
Review of the progress note dated 05/15/22 at 11:03 A.M. revealed staff found Resident #19 on the floor on his buttocks next to his bed. Resident #19 reported he attempted to get up without help and raised recliner too high and slid onto buttocks. Resident #19 was assisted back to bed with three staff members. No injuries noted. Educated Resident #19 on not getting out of bed unassisted, to use call light, and reminder sign placed in room.
Review of the progress note dated 05/17/22 at 1:49 P.M. revealed fall and care plan reviewed during fall team meeting. End-slouch added to recliner in room. Restorative nurse to reevaluate recliner chair in room.
Review of the progress note dated 05/18/22 at 10:30 P.M. revealed Resident #19 was found on the floor face down. Resident #19 had a large red abrasion with swelling to right forehead. Resident #19 reported he fell asleep watching golf. Resident #19 was assisted to bed about 45 minutes before incident. Physician gave orders to send to emergency room for evaluation related to fall, being on a blood thinner, and other medical issues throughout the day.
Review of the progress note dated 05/19/22 at 1:30 P.M. revealed fall and care plan reviewed with interdisciplinary team. New interventions were a touch pad call light in room, knee-height bed, beveled mat next to bed, neurological checks. Resident #19 aware and educated on interventions.
Review of the progress note dated 05/19/22 at 4:33 P.M. revealed Resident #19 found kneeling on floor by the sofa. Resident #19 was trying to reach for urinal and lost his balance. Resident #19 landed on knees and couldn't get up. Resident #19 had skin tear to the right knee.
Review of the progress note dated 05/20/22 revealed new interventions for fall on 05/19/22 revealed staff should keep urinal and call light within reach at all times and place reminders signs in room to remind to call for help.
Review of the progress note dated 05/23/22 at 2:24 P.M. revealed Resident #19 was found on his knees in front of bed. Intervention revealed to remind staff to place beveled mat on floor next to bed.
Review of the fall investigation report dated 05/23/22 revealed Resident #19 did not have a beveled mat next to bed during the time of his fall.
Observation on 08/04/22 at 10:24 A.M. revealed Resident #19 was lying in bed with eyes closed. No beveled fall mat in place next to bed.
Observation on 08/08/22 at 10:33 A.M. revealed Resident #19 was lying in bed watching television without a beveled fall mat in place next to bed.
Interview on 08/04/22 at 10:36 A.M. with Resident #19 revealed fall mat was not next to bed with previous falls and did not currently have a mat in his room.
Interview on 08/04/22 at 11:03 A.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #59 confirmed Resident #19 did not have a beveled mat next to his bed.
Interview on 08/09/22 at 5:13 P.M. with RN #265 revealed the fall on 05/23/22 confirmed Resident #19 did not have a fall mat in place at the time of his fall.
Review of the facility policy titled, Accident and Incident - Investigating and Reporting, dated 07/27/22 revealed the policy was to provide guidelines for assessing a resident after a fall and to assist staff in identifying causes of the fall. Staff were to implement appropriate interventions taken to prevent future falls.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to accurately document in the resident record regardi...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to accurately document in the resident record regarding fall investigations. This affected two (#19 and #56) out of nine residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 105.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #19 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included left femur fracture, acute kidney failure, type two diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation, and acute respiratory failure with hypoxia.
Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #19 had moderate cognitive impairment. Resident #19 was assessed to require two-person extensive assistance with transfers and toileting, and one-person extensive assistance with dressing, eating, and bathing.
Review of the care plan dated 05/07/22 revealed Resident #19 was at risk for falls related to history of falls, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, anemia, and atrial fibrillation. Interventions included a beveled mat next to bed, a dual touch pad call light in place, staff to ensure end slouch cushion to recliner, staff to ensure urinal was always within reach, staff to move nightstand away from bed, staff to offer protective headgear as allows and as tolerated related to injury, and staff to have reminder sign in room to call for assistance.
Review of the progress note dated 05/15/22 at 11:03 A.M. revealed staff found Resident #19 on the floor on his buttocks next to his bed. Resident #19 reported he attempted to get up without help and raised recliner too high and slid onto buttocks. Resident #19 was assisted back to bed with three staff members. No injuries noted. Educated Resident #19 on not getting out of bed unassisted, to use call light, and reminder sign placed in room.
Review of the progress note dated 05/17/22 at 1:49 P.M. revealed fall and care plan reviewed during fall team meeting with end-slouch added to recliner in room and restorative nurse to reevaluate recliner chair in room.
Review of the progress note dated 05/18/22 at 10:30 P.M. revealed Resident #19 was found on the floor face down. Resident #19 had a large red abrasion with swelling to right forehead. Resident #19 reported he fell asleep watching golf. Resident #19 was assisted to bed about 45 minutes before incident. Physician gave orders to send to emergency room for evaluation related to fall, being on a blood thinner, and other medical issues throughout the day.
Review of the progress note dated 05/19/22 at 1:30 P.M. revealed fall and care plan reviewed with interdisciplinary team. New interventions were a touch pad call light in room, knee-height bed, beveled mat next to bed, neurological checks. Resident #19 aware and educated on interventions.
Review of the progress note dated 05/19/22 at 4:33 P.M. revealed Resident #19 found kneeling on floor by the sofa. Resident #19 was trying to reach for urinal and lost his balance. Resident #19 landed on knees and couldn't get up. Resident #19 had skin tear to the right knee.
Review of the progress note dated 05/20/22 revealed new interventions for fall on 05/19/22 revealed staff should keep urinal and call light within reach at all times and place reminders signs in room to remind to call for help.
Review of the incident charting dated 05/15/22 revealed Resident #19 was observed on the floor with no apparent injuries on 05/15/22.
Review of the incident charting dated 05/19/22 revealed Resident #19 was observed on the floor with an apparent injury including the head on 05/15/22.
Review of the incident charting dated 05/22/22 revealed Resident #19 was observed on the floor with an apparent injuring including the head on 05/22/22.
Interview on 08/09/22 at 5:13 P.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #265 revealed Resident #19 had a fall on 05/15/22 with no apparent injuries. On 05/18/22, Resident #19 had a fall with a head abrasion noted. On 05/19/22, Resident #19 had a fall where he obtained a skin tear to the right knee. On 05/23/22, Resident #19 had a fall where he obtained a skin tear to right great toe. RN #265 revealed documentation on incident charting was not accurate with injuries or dates of falls.
2. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #56 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included parkinson's disease, chronic kidney disease stage three, major depressive disorder, heart failure, and acute myocardial infarction.
Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #56 had moderate cognitive impairment. Resident #56 was assessed to require two-person extensive assistance with transfers, dressing, and toileting, independent with eating, and one-person total dependence with bathing.
Review of the care plan dated 06/15/22 revealed Resident #56 was at risk for falls related to weakness, refused to wear head gear, refused physical therapy evaluation. Interventions included offered protective sleeves as allows. Staff to prompt toileting program initiated. Staff to place reminder sign in room to call for assistance with transfers. Staff to ensure standard house fall precautions per policy. Staff to use standard wheelchair with anti-tipping devices for transfers involving sit-stand lift.
Review of the progress note dated 02/27/22 at 7:16 P.M. revealed Resident #56 had an unwitnessed fall in his room at approximately 4:00 P.M. Resident #56 said he hit his head and had an extensive skin tear to posterior right hand. Resident #56 was sent to the emergency room for evaluation.
Review of the progress note dated 04/29/22 at 12:56 P.M. revealed Resident #56 was being assisted to the stand-up lift with two staff members when Resident #56 lifted foot to place onto lift and the transfer chair titled back. Resident #56 fell and hit his head. Resident #56 had a quarter size bump on back of his head.
Review of the incident charting dated 02/28/22 revealed Resident #56 had a fall on 02/27/22 with a skin tear to right hand/wrist and a small arachnoid hemorrhage on computed tomography (CT) scan.
Review of the incident charting dated 04/29/22 revealed Resident #56 had fall on 04/29/22 involving his head.
Review of the incident charting dated 04/30/33 revealed Resident #56 had a fall on 04/29/22 involving his head with injuries including a skin tear to right hand/wrist and a small subarachnoid hemorrhage on CT scan. Incident charting for 05/01/22 and 05/02/22 show the same injuries, which were inaccurate.
Interview on 08/09/22 at 5:13 P.M. with RN #265 revealed Resident #56 had a fall on 02/27/22 a fall, which included a skin tear to right hand/wrist and a small subarachnoid hemorrhage on CT scan. On 04/29/22, Resident #56 had a fall during a transfer with a quarter size bump on back of head. RN #265 revealed documentation on incident charting was not accurate with injuries or dates of falls.
Review of the facility policy titled, Accident and Incident - Investigating and Reporting, dated 07/27/22 revealed the policy was to provide guidelines for assessing a resident after a fall and to assist staff in identifying causes of the fall. When a resident fall occurs, the date and time of the incident or when the resident was noted on the floor, assessment data including vital signs and injuries should be documented in the medical chart.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Review of the medical record of Resident #09 revealed an admission date of 05/19/16. Diagnoses included cerebral infarction, ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Review of the medical record of Resident #09 revealed an admission date of 05/19/16. Diagnoses included cerebral infarction, anxiety disorder, morbid obesity, hyperlipidemia, dementia with behavioral disturbance, major depressive disorder, psychotic disorder, essential hypertension, and gastro-esophageal reflux disease.
Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had severely impaired cognition. The resident required extensive assistance of one staff for eating, extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility, and was dependent on two staff for transfers and toileting. The resident was assessed as having impaired range of motion to all four extremities.
Review of a progress notes dated 07/07/22 revealed Resident #09 was found with a small, round, dime sized brown/purple bruise on the right side of her jaw/chin during the morning med pass. Resident #09 was unaware it was there or of how she obtained it. The family, Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Manager were notified.
Review of the facility's SRIs revealed the incident was not reported to the state agency.
Interview on 08/04/22 at 3:04 P.M., Executive Director (ED) #110 verified there was not an SRI completed, regarding Resident #09's bruise.
Interview on 08/04/22 at 3:43 P.M., LPN #146 stated she followed up on the incident, however she did not make a note about said follow-up. LPN #146 stated she talked with the staff who cared for Resident #09, however she did not have them write statements, nor did she talk to like residents, or check for additional skin issues on the unit. LPN #146 stated an SRI was not completed because there was no suspicion of abuse.
Review of the facility policy titled, Injuries of Unknown Source-Bruises, Skin Tears, dated 08/20/09, revealed, regardless of how minor an injury (bruise, skin tear, injury of unknown source) may be, it must be reported and investigated as soon as it is discovered.
4. Review of the medical record of Resident #18 revealed an admission date of 06/03/20. Diagnoses included dementia without behavioral disturbance, heart failure, major depressive disorder, chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hemiplegia affecting right dominant side, hyperlipidemia, Alzheimer's disease with late onset, essential hypertension, gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis, personal history of transient ischemic attack and cerebral infarction without residual deficits.
Review of the comprehensive MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had moderately impaired cognition. The resident was independent with bed mobility, transfers, eating, and toileting.
Interview on 08/02/22 at 9:35 A.M., Resident #18 stated, approximately two weeks prior, another resident looked at him, told him they did not like him and hit him.
Review of a progress note dated 07/25/22 revealed Resident #18 was witnessed being slapped repeatedly by another resident. Resident #18 told the other resident to stop touching him and the other resident was mocking him while slapping him. No injury was noted.
5. Review of the medical record of Resident #92 revealed an admission date of 03/20/20. The resident transferred to the hospital on [DATE]. Diagnoses included Alzheimer's disease, dementia with behavioral disturbance, blindness, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder.
Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had severely impaired cognition. The resident exhibited fluctuating inattention and 4-6 days of physical behavioral symptoms directed towards others and wandering during the assessment period. The resident required extensive assistance for bed mobility, transfers, locomotion on and off the unit, dressing, and toileting. The resident required supervision for eating.
Review of a progress note dated 07/25/22 revealed Resident #92 was witnessed slapping another resident (Resident #18). Resident #18 stated several times for Resident #92 to stop touching him and Resident #92 was mocking what he was saying and continuously smacking him.
Review of the facility's SRIs revealed the incident was not reported to the state agency.
Interview on 08/04/22 at 10:11 A.M., ED #110 verified there was not an SRI completed for the incident on 07/25/22 because it was described as a light tapping. ED #110 verified the other resident was Resident #92, who was sent to the hospital a few days later. ED #110 further stated the incident was not investigated because it was witnessed.
6. Review of the medical record of Resident #65 revealed an admission date of 08/30/12. Diagnoses included postpolio syndrome, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, anxiety disorder, mild cognitive impairment, vascular dementia without behavioral disturbance, unspecified intellectual disabilities, and major depressive disorder.
Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had severely impaired cognitive status. The resident required extensive assistance of one staff for bed mobility, and was totally dependent on two staff for transfers and toileting. The resident required supervision for eating.
Review of a progress note dated 07/24/22 revealed Resident #65 was touched inappropriately by another resident. Resident #65 voiced concerns to the staff.
Review of the Daily Behavior Assessment for Resident #92 dated 06/24/22 revealed Resident #92 was wandering and touching residents inappropriately. Resident #65 stated Honey, she keeps rubbing my breast. I keep telling her to stop touching me, but she won't stop. Resident #92 was removed from the area and extensive one-on-one supervision was provided by the activity staff.
Review of the facility's SRIs revealed neither of the incidents involving Resident #65 and #92 were reported to the state agency.
Interview on 08/08/22 at 3:33 P.M., LPN #160 stated Resident #65 told her a few weeks ago that Resident #92 touched her breast and in the groin area and she was really upset about it.
Interview on 08/08/22 at 4:36 P.M., STNA #17 stated she recently heard Resident #65 yell out that a resident had touched her breast. STNA #17 stated she did not physically see it occur, however Resident #92 was right next to her when it happened. STNA #17 further stated she heard Resident #92 had touched Resident #65 inappropriately a few times.
Interview on 08/09/22 at 8:51 A.M., STNA #70 stated she had not seen Resident #92 touch Resident #65, however noticed Resident #65 telling everyone that Resident #92 had touched her breasts and private area for a few days following the incident.
Interview on 08/09/22 at 4:24 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) verified there were no SRIs completed for either of the incidents between Resident #92 and #65. The DON stated an SRI was not completed because Resident #92 has dementia and was not touching the other resident with the intention of harm and the other resident did not seem to be in any distress.
Review of the facility policy titled, Resident Abuse, dated 03/12/18, revealed abuse is defined as the willful infliction of injury, intimidation or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish. Instances of abuse of all residents, irrespective of any mental or physical condition, cause physical harm, pain, or mental anguis. Abuse includes verbal abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse and mental abuse. Willful, as used in this definition of abuse, means the individual must have acted deliberately, not that the individual must have intended to inflict injury or harm. Sexual abuse is non-consensual sexual contact of any type with a resident. The investigation shall consist of interviews with any witnesses, interviews with staff members on all shifts having contact with the resident during the period of the alleged incident, interviews with the resident's family members and visitors, and interviews with other residents. The incident will be reported to the state agency within 24-hours of the reported abuse and completed within five working days.
Based on record review, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure injuries of unknown origin were reported to the state agency for Resident #09, failed to ensure resident-to-resident altercations were reported to the state agency for Residents #18, #92, #26 and #146, and failed to ensure allegations of sexual abuse were reported to the state agency for Residents #18 and #65. This affected six Residents (#09, #18, #26, #65, #92, and #146) out of 32 reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 105.
Findings included:
1. Review of the clinical record revealed Resident #26 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included dementia with behavioral disturbance, encephalopathy, malignant neoplasm of the colon, complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of the right ring finger, malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, anxiety disorder, repeated falls, incisional hernia, hypertension, fall, weakness, protein-calorie malnutrition, abnormal levels of serum enzymes, disorientation, altered mental status, acquired absence of parts of the digestive tract, encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of the bladder, presence of orthopedic joint implant, difficulty in walking, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, major depressive disorder, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and insomnia.
Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment completed on 05/17/22 revealed he had severe cognitive impairment. He needed extensive assist of two staff for bed mobility, transfer, dressing, and toilet use. He did not walk. He needed extensive assist of one staff for locomotion and personal hygiene. He needed supervision and setup for eating. He was totally dependent on one staff for bathing.
Review of the clinical record revealed behavior note dated 07/31/22 which indicated the resident was smacked in the face three times by another resident on 07/31/22 at 5:55 P.M. The resident had no injuries noted.
2. Record review of Resident #146's chart revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included dementia with behavioral disturbance, major depressive disorder, Alzheimer's disease with early onset, hypothyroidism, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension.
Review of the admission MDS completed on 07/19/22 indicated she had severe cognitive impairment. She needed supervision of one staff for bed mobility, transfer, walking, and locomotion. She required limited assist of one staff for dressing and personal hygiene. She required extensive assist of one staff for eating. She needed supervision and setup help for toileting and was totally dependent on one staff for bathing. She exhibited physical and verbal behavioral symptoms directed towards others one to three days during the lookback period. She exhibited rejection of care one to three days during the lookback period and wandered four to six days during that timeframe.
Review of care plan revealed she had impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought processes related to Alzheimer's disease, dementia with behavioral disturbance, behaviors including resisting care (medications, meals, and activities of daily living care), hitting, swinging at staff during care, yelling at staff/others, and wandering.
Review of the clinical record revealed a behavior note dated 07/31/22. It indicated the aide came at at 5:55 P.M. reporting Resident #146 was smacking another resident in the face three times. It stated the intervention was redirection and separated. It indicated the resident was a threat to herself and others and that she would be monitored.
Further review revealed a health status note dated 08/01/22 which indicated regarding the incident on 07/31/22 at 5:55 P.M. where Resident #146 hit a male resident (Resident #26) in the face three times, staff intervened and Resident #146 was redirected back to her room. Due to the nature of this event, the interdisciplinary team (IDT) agreed to have the resident (Resident #146) evaluated at psychiatric hospital as the incident was unprovoked and aggressive behaviors continued towards the State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) through out the night. It revealed she had been acclimating to a new unit over two weeks and continued with aggression.
There was a Social Service note dated 08/01/22 which indicated they were made aware of Resident #146's increased agitation, behaviors hitting at staff and other residents. A resident to resident altercation was reported/noted occurring on 07/31/22. It indicated Resident #146 was with advancing dementia and was unaware to why, reasoning or recall of reported aggressive behaviors. She was approved to be sent for her current inpatient psychiatric needs.
Self-reported incidents (SRIs) were reviewed on 08/09/22. There were no SRIs completed regarding this incident.
An interview was conducted with the Administrator on 08/04/22 at 3:00 P.M. She indicated there was no SRI done due to it being witnessed by staff, there was no harm to either one, and both residents resided on the dementia unit. She indicated the families were notified, and the aggressor was sent out.
An interview was conducted with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #146 and Registered Nurse (RN) #60 on 08/04/22 at 3:46 P.M. They indicated Resident #146 was acclimating to the unit and was known to tap residents. She ended up chasing the STNA around and went out for a psychiatric evaluation in the morning. They indicated the STNA on the unit was a witness, but no statement was collected. They revealed they did not know the STNA's name. They indicated Resident #26 was taken in to his room and went to bed for the night. They revealed no other residents were assessed.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Review of the medical record of Resident #09 revealed an admission date of 05/19/16. Diagnoses included cerebral infarction, ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Review of the medical record of Resident #09 revealed an admission date of 05/19/16. Diagnoses included cerebral infarction, anxiety disorder, morbid obesity, hyperlipidemia, dementia with behavioral disturbance, major depressive disorder, psychotic disorder, essential hypertension, and gastro-esophageal reflux disease.
Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had severely impaired cognition. The resident required extensive assistance of one staff for eating, extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility, and was dependent on two staff for transfers and toileting. The resident was assessed as having impaired range of motion to all four extremities.
Review of a progress notes dated 07/07/22 revealed Resident #09 was found with a small, round, dime sized brown/purple bruise on the right side of her jaw/chin during the morning med pass. Resident #09 was unaware it was there or of how she obtained it. The family, Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Manager were notified.
Review of the facility's SRIs revealed the incident was not reported to the state agency.
Interview on 08/04/22 at 3:04 P.M., Executive Director (ED) #110 verified there was not an SRI completed, regarding Resident #09's bruise.
Interview on 08/04/22 at 3:43 P.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #146 stated she followed up on the incident, however she did not make a note about said follow-up. LPN #146 stated she talked with the staff who cared for Resident #09, however she did not have them write statements, nor did she talk to like residents, or check for additional skin issues on the unit. LPN #146 stated an SRI was not completed because there was no suspicion of abuse.
Review of the facility policy titled, Injuries of Unknown Source-Bruises, Skin Tears, dated 08/20/09, revealed, regardless of how minor an injury (bruise, skin tear, injury of unknown source) may be, it must be reported and investigated as soon as it is discovered.
4. Review of the medical record of Resident #18 revealed an admission date of 06/03/20. Diagnoses included dementia without behavioral disturbance, heart failure, major depressive disorder, chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hemiplegia affecting right dominant side, hyperlipidemia, Alzheimer's disease with late onset, essential hypertension, gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis, personal history of transient ischemic attack and cerebral infarction without residual deficits.
Review of the comprehensive MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had moderately impaired cognition. The resident was independent with bed mobility, transfers, eating, and toileting.
Interview on 08/02/22 at 9:35 A.M., Resident #18 stated, approximately two weeks prior, another resident looked at him, told him they did not like him and hit him.
Review of a progress note dated 07/25/22 revealed Resident #18 was witnessed being slapped repeatedly by another resident. Resident #18 told the other resident to stop touching him and the other resident was mocking him while slapping him. No injury was noted.
5. Review of the medical record of Resident #92 revealed an admission date of 03/20/20. The resident transferred to the hospital on [DATE]. Diagnoses included Alzheimer's disease, dementia with behavioral disturbance, blindness, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder.
Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had severely impaired cognition. The resident exhibited fluctuating inattention and 4-6 days of physical behavioral symptoms directed towards others and wandering during the assessment period. The resident required extensive assistance for bed mobility, transfers, locomotion on and off the unit, dressing, and toileting. The resident required supervision for eating.
Review of a progress note dated 07/25/22 revealed Resident #92 was witnessed slapping another resident (Resident #18). Resident #18 stated several times for Resident #92 to stop touching him and Resident #92 was mocking what he was saying and continuously smacking him.
Review of the facility's SRIs revealed the incident was not reported to the state agency.
Interview on 08/04/22 at 10:11 A.M., ED #110 verified there was not an SRI completed for the incident on 07/25/22 because it was described as a light tapping. ED #110 verified the other resident was Resident #92, who was sent to the hospital a few days later. ED #110 further stated the incident was not investigated because it was witnessed.
6. Review of the medical record of Resident #65 revealed an admission date of 08/30/12. Diagnoses included postpolio syndrome, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, anxiety disorder, mild cognitive impairment, vascular dementia without behavioral disturbance, unspecified intellectual disabilities, and major depressive disorder.
Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had severely impaired cognitive status. The resident required extensive assistance of one staff for bed mobility, and was totally dependent on two staff for transfers and toileting. The resident required supervision for eating.
Review of a progress note dated 07/24/22 revealed Resident #65 was touched inappropriately by another resident. Resident #65 voiced concerns to the staff.
Review of the Daily Behavior Assessment for Resident #92 dated 06/24/22 revealed Resident #92 was wandering and touching residents inappropriately. Resident #65 stated Honey, she keeps rubbing my breast. I keep telling her to stop touching me, but she won't stop. Resident #92 was removed from the area and extensive one-on-one supervision was provided by the activity staff.
Review of the facility's SRIs revealed neither of the incidents involving Resident #65 and #92 were reported to the state agency.
Interview on 08/08/22 at 3:33 P.M., LPN #160 stated Resident #65 told her a few weeks ago that Resident #92 touched her breast and in the groin area and she was really upset about it.
Interview on 08/08/22 at 4:36 P.M., STNA #17 stated she recently heard Resident #65 yell out that a resident had touched her breast. STNA #17 stated she did not physically see it occur, however Resident #92 was right next to her when it happened. STNA #17 further stated she heard Resident #92 had touched Resident #65 inappropriately a few times.
Interview on 08/09/22 at 8:51 A.M., STNA #70 stated she had not seen Resident #92 touch Resident #65, however noticed Resident #65 telling everyone that Resident #92 had touched her breasts and private area for a few days following the incident.
Interview on 08/09/22 at 4:24 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) verified investigations were nor completed for either of the incidents between Resident #92 and #65. The DON stated an investigation was not completed because Resident #92 has dementia and was not touching the other resident with the intention of harm and the other resident did not seem to be in any distress.
Review of the facility policy titled, Resident Abuse, dated 03/12/18, revealed abuse is defined as the willful infliction of injury, intimidation or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish. Instances of abuse of all residents, irrespective of any mental or physical condition, cause physical harm, pain, or mental anguis. Abuse includes verbal abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse and mental abuse. Willful, as used in this definition of abuse, means the individual must have acted deliberately, not that the individual must have intended to inflict injury or harm. Sexual abuse is non-consensual sexual contact of any type with a resident. The investigation shall consist of interviews with any witnesses, interviews with staff members on all shifts having contact with the resident during the period of the alleged incident, interviews with the resident's family members and visitors, and interviews with other residents. The incident will be reported to the state agency within 24-hours of the reported abuse and completed within five working days.
Based on record review, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure injuries of unknown origin were investigated for Resident #09, failed to ensure resident-to-resident altercations were investigated for Residents #18, #92, #26, and #146, and failed to ensure allegations of sexual abuse were investigated for Resident #18 and #65. This affected six Residents (#09, #18, #26, #65, #92, and #146) out of 32 reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 105.
Findings included:
1. Review of the clinical record revealed Resident #26 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included dementia with behavioral disturbance, encephalopathy, malignant neoplasm of the colon, complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of the right ring finger, malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, anxiety disorder, repeated falls, incisional hernia, hypertension, fall, weakness, protein-calorie malnutrition, abnormal levels of serum enzymes, disorientation, altered mental status, acquired absence of parts of the digestive tract, encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of the bladder, presence of orthopedic joint implant, difficulty in walking, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, major depressive disorder, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and insomnia.
He had an annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment completed on 05/17/22. He had severe cognitive impairment. He needed extensive assist of two staff for bed mobility, transfer, dressing, and toilet use. He did not walk. He needed extensive assist of one staff for locomotion and personal hygiene. He needed supervision and setup for eating. He was totally dependent on one staff for bathing.
Review of the clinical record revealed behavior note dated 07/31/22 which indicated the resident was smacked in the face three times by another resident on 07/31/22 at 5:55 P.M. The resident had no injuries noted.
2. Record review of Resident #146's chart revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included dementia with behavioral disturbance, major depressive disorder, Alzheimer's disease with early onset, hypothyroidism, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension.
She had an admission MDS completed on 07/19/22 indicating she had severe cognitive impairment. She needed supervision of one staff for bed mobility, transfer, walking, and locomotion. She required limited assist of one staff for dressing and personal hygiene. She required extensive assist of one staff for eating. She needed supervision and setup help for toileting and was totally dependent on one staff for bathing. She exhibited physical and verbal behavioral symptoms directed towards others one to three days during the lookback period. She exhibited rejection of care one to three days during the lookback period and wandered four to six days during that timeframe.
She had a care plan addressing her impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought processes related to Alzheimer's disease, dementia with behavioral disturbance, behaviors including resisting care (medications, meals, and activities of daily living care), hitting, swinging at staff during care, yelling at staff/others, and wandering.
Review of the clinical record revealed a behavior note dated 07/31/22. It indicated the aide came at at 5:55 P.M. reporting Resident #146 was smacking another resident in the face three times. It stated the intervention was redirection and separated. It indicated the resident was a threat to herself and others and that she would be monitored.
Further review revealed a health status note dated 08/01/22 which indicated regarding the incident on 07/31 at 5:55 P.M. where Resident #146 hit a male resident (Resident #26) in the face three times, staff intervened and Resident #146 was redirected back to her room. Due to the nature of this event, the interdisciplinary team (IDT) agreed to have Resident #146 evaluated at psychiatric hospital as the incident was unprovoked and aggressive behaviors continued towards the State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) through out the night. It revealed she had been acclimating to a new unit over two weeks and continued with aggression.
There was a Social Service note dated 08/01/22 which indicated they were made aware of Resident #146's increased agitation, behaviors hitting at staff and other residents. A resident to resident altercation was reported/noted occurring on 07/31/22. It indicated Resident #146 was with advancing dementia and was unaware to why, reasoning or recall of reported aggressive behaviors. She was approved to be sent for her current inpatient psychiatric needs.
Self-reported incidents (SRIs) were reviewed on 08/09/22. There were no SRIs completed regarding this incident.
An interview was conducted with the Administrator on 08/04/22 at 3:00 P.M. She indicated there was no SRI or investigation done due to it being witnessed by staff, there was no harm to either one, and both residents resided on the dementia unit. She indicated the families were notified, and the aggressor was sent out.
An interview was conducted with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #146 and Registered Nurse (RN) #60 on 08/04/22 at 3:46 P.M. They indicated Resident #146 was acclimating to the unit and was known to tap residents. She ended up chasing the STNA around and went out for a psychiatric evaluation in the morning. They indicated the STNA on the unit was a witness, but no statement was collected. They revealed they did not know the STNA's name. They indicated Resident #26 was taken in to his room and went to bed for the night. They revealed no other residents were assessed.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, staff interview, policy review, review of personal files, and review of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance, the facility failed to ensure staff wore personal protecti...
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Based on observation, staff interview, policy review, review of personal files, and review of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance, the facility failed to ensure staff wore personal protective equipment (PPE) in a manner to prevent the potential spread of Covid-19. The facility identified six residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 in the past two weeks and four residents who were in isolation precautions for positive COVID-19 on the day of entrance. The facility failed to ensure newly hired employees had their first and second step tuberculosis skin test (PPD) as required. This affected two State Tested Nursing Assistants (STNAs) #95 and #170 out of five newly hired staff reviewed. The facility also failed to ensure that individuals were safely removing their personal protective equipment (PPE) before leaving resident rooms where isolation precautions were in place to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. This affected three residents (#55, #200, and #247) of 32 residents reviewed for infectious diseases and had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 105.
Findings include:
1. Observation on 08/01/22 at 11:41 A.M. revealed Food Service Specialist (FSS) #92 in the Hillside unit's dining area taking resident's lunch orders and delivering trays to residents. FSS #92 was observed wearing an N-95 mask with the upper strap secured around the head and the lower strap dangling in front of the mask. Random observations between 11:41 A.M. and 12:41 P.M. revealed FSS #92 continued serving residents wearing the N-95 mask incorrectly.
Interview on 08/01/22 at 12:48 P.M. FSS #92 verified she was not wearing the lower strap of the N-95 mask. FSS #92 stated she was wearing it in that manner because she was hot.
2. Observation on 08/08/22 at 3:15 P.M. revealed State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #500 on the Hillside unit entering an unidentified resident's room and answer a call light. STNA #500 was observed wearing an N-95 mask with the upper strap secured around the head and the lower strap dangling in front of the mask.
Observation and interview on 08/08/22 at 4:47 P.M., STNA #500 was seated at the table in the activity room and continued to have the lower strap of the N-95 mask dangling unsecured in front of the mask. STNA #500 verified she was not wearing the lower strap of the N-95 mask and stated her hair gets in the way of the lower strap. STNA #500 further stated she forgot to secure the lower strap when she came back from her last break.
3. Observation on 08/10/22 at 11:57 A.M. revealed Nursing Student (NS) #500 on the Hillside unit wearing glasses but no eye protection. Interview at the same time, NS #500 verified she was not wearing eye protection. NS #500 stated she had been working on the unit, assisting residents, since 7:00 A.M. and nobody had told her she needed to wear eye protection.
4. Observation on 08/10/22 at 11:57 A.M. revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #501 on the Hillside unit not wearing any eye protection. Interview at the same time, LPN #501 verified she was not wearing eye protection. LPN #501 stated she was wearing her glasses up until a few minutes prior, however was not told she needed to wear eye protection upon starting her shift.
5. Observation on 08/10/22 at 11:58 A.M. revealed NS #503 on the Hillside unit not wearing any eye protection. Interview at the same time, NS #503 stated she had been working on the unit, assisting residents, since 7:00 A.M. and had not been told she needed to wear eye protection.
6. Observation on 08/10/21 at 11:59 A.M. revealed NS #504 on the Hillside unit not wearing any eye protection. NS #504 was observed entering Resident #76's room to answer the call light. Observation on 08/10/22 revealed NS #504 and NS #503 exit Resident #76's room. Neither were wearing eye protection. NS #504 affirmed she was not wearing eye protection. NS #504 stated she had been on the Hillside unit, assisting residents, since 7:00 A.M., and she had not been told she needed to wear eye protection. NS #504 further stated there was not any eye protection where the masks were located at the front entrance, where she checked in earlier that morning.
Review of the facility policy titled, Coronavirus Infection Control Plan, dated 11/30/21, revealed staff and visitors will wear eye protection while in the facility based on county positivity and transmission rates.
Review of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 County Check (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html) revealed the facility was located in a county where the transmission level was high.
Review of the CDC article, How to Use Your N-95 Respirator (chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/COVID-19_NIOSH_Freemasks_PRINT_F.pdf), dated 01/28/22, revealed the respirator straps should be placed over the crown of the head (top) and at the back of the neck below the ears (bottom strap). The N-95 must form a seal around the face to work properly. Gaps occur if the N-95 is not put on correctly.
7. Review of medical records for Resident #55 revealed an admission date of 03/03/22 with diagnoses including heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and tested positive for Covid-19 on 07/24/22. Review of physician order dated 07/25/22, Resident #55 was placed in quarantine due to positive Covid status.
8. Review of medical record for Resident #200 revealed an admission date of 07/09/22 with diagnosis of nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage and tested positive for Covid-19 on 07/28/22. Review of physician order dated 07/28/22, Resident #200 was placed in quarantine due to positive Covid status.
Observation and interview on 08/02/22 at 12:50 P.M. revealed clean PPE containers and trash cans containing contaminated PPE. Infection Control Preventionist #38 verified the donning and doffing area for Residents #55 and #200 were in a public area and not inside the individual rooms or in a secured care area.
9. Review of the medical record of Resident #247 revealed an admission date of 07/29/22. Diagnoses included covid-19.
Review of the Admit/Readmit note dated 07/29/22 revealed the resident was alert to person, place, and situation. The resident was noted to be forgetful and had difficulty with short-term memory at the time of admission.
Review of an order dated 07/29/22, ending on 08/04/22 revealed the resident was to be in quarantine due to testing for positive for covid.
Observation on 08/01/22 at approximately 3:30 P.M., revealed a trash can containing used gowns outside of Resident #247's door. The door to Resident #247's room contained a sign stating, See nurse before entering and there was a plastic drawer bin containing PPE and instructions for donning and doffing on top of the plastic bin. Interview at the same time, LPN #144 verified the trash can had used PPE should be contained inside the room, where PPE should be doffed prior to exiting the room.
Review of policy Coronavirus Infection Control Plan, dated 11/30/21, revealed Removing and discarding the gown in a dedicated container for waste or linen before leaving the resident room or care area.
10. Record review of STNA #95 personnel file revealed the employee was hired on 06/22/22. STNA #95's 1st step tuberculosis skin test (PPD) was given on 06/23/22 that was not read. STNA #95's personnel file did not contain information regarding a second step PPD being completed.
Record review of STNA #170 personnel file revealed the employee was hired on 07/13/22. STNA #170's 1st step PPD was given on 07/11/22 and read on 07/13/22. STNA #170's personnel file did not contain information regarding a second step PPD being completed.
Email correspondence with the Administrator on 08/04/22 at 4:06 P.M. verified STNA #95's did not have her first step PPD read and STNA #95 and STNA #170 did not have second step PPDs.
Review of the facility's tuberculosis testing and exposure management policy revised on 09/30/18 revealed newly hired employees will receive an initial TB test as part of the employee physical examination. This PPD will be read by the nursing supervisor. Newly hired employees may not begin work until the first step is read.
Review of the facility's new employee orientation policy revised June 2014 revealed employees must complete the first step of the two step Mantoux TB test.