SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Record review revealed Resident #7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including hemiplegia and hemiparesis...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Record review revealed Resident #7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (stroke) affecting left non-dominant side, diabetes mellitus, need for assistance with personal care, and generalized muscle weakness. There was no documented evidence of left hand/wrist contractures on admission.
A plan of care, dated 09/15/21 revealed Resident #7 required activity of daily living assistance for personal care. The care plan revealed physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy were to evaluate and treat resident as needed.
Review of Resident #7's Nursing admission Evaluation Part 2 document, dated 09/16/21, revealed Resident #7 had limited range of motion (ROM) to the left lower extremity (LLE). There was no documented evidence of limited ROM to the left upper extremity.
Review of Resident #7's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 09/22/21 revealed the resident had moderate cognitive impairment and had functional limitations in ROM in both upper extremities and one lower extremity.
Review of Resident #7's physician's orders, dated 10/20/21 revealed an order for physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT) and speech therapy (ST) to evaluate patient and treat as needed.
Review of Resident #7's quarterly therapy screens, dated 11/16/21 and 03/02/22 revealed no evidence of quarterly screenings for physical or occupational therapy were completed.
Review of Resident #7's quarterly MDS 3.0 assessment, dated 01/05/22 revealed the resident was severely cognitively impaired and had functional limitation in ROM with upper extremity and lower extremity impairment on one side.
Further review of Resident #7's medical record revealed no evidence the resident was receiving therapy or a restorative program.
On 04/05/22 at 9:48 A.M. Resident #7 was observed lying in bed with her left hand in a tight fist. The resident's left elbow was observed at a 90-degree angle with her fist positioned on her abdomen. The resident did not move her left hand or the fingers on her left hand freely.
On 04/06/22 at 9:00 A.M. interview with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #240 revealed she was not aware of any therapies or restorative programs for Resident #7.
On 04/06/21 at 12:52 P.M. observation of Resident #7's left hand with Registered Nurse (RN) #100 present revealed RN #100 attempted to place her finger inside the fist of Resident #7 and passively move Resident #7's fingers. Resident #7 cried in pain. RN #100 immediately stopped the attempt.
On 04/06/22 at 3:05 P.M. interview with RN #100 revealed she had spoken with occupational therapy staff and they were not aware of Resident #7's left hand being tightly closed and an inability to do passive ROM on the hand and fingers due to the resident crying out in pain.
On 04/06/22 at 4:53 P.M. interview with CNA #660 revealed she wasn't sure how long Resident #7's left hand had been in a fist (contracted). CNA #660 reported she hadn't worked on the resident's hall very long and hadn't care for Resident #7 very much. The CNA then added, I know it takes a while for a hand to get in a tight fist like that.
On 04/06/22 at 4:54 P.M. interview with CNA #380 verified she usually worked the unit where Resident #7 resided. CNA #380 reported she wasn't sure how long Resident #7's left hand had been in a tight fist and then indicated it had been that way for approximately one month.
Review of an occupational therapy evaluation noted, dated 04/07/22 revealed Resident #7's left upper extremity ROM was impaired. The document also identified a functional limitation in the left arm due to contracture (a condition of shortening and hardening of muscles, tendons, or other tissue, often leading to deformity and rigidity of joints).
Review of the facility policy titled Range of Motion, dated 01/01/21 revealed the facility in collaboration with the medical director, director of nursing and as appropriate physical/occupational consultant shall establish and utilize a systematic approach for prevention of decline in range of motion, including the assessment, appropriate care planning, and preventive care. Range of motion (such as current extent of movement of his/her joints and the identification of limitation) would be assessed on admission/readmission, quarterly and upon a significant change.
Review of facility policy titled Restorative Nursing Programs, dated 01/01/21 revealed residents could benefit from a restorative program to prevent contractures.
3. Review of the medical record for Resident #22 revealed an admission date of 11/20/20 with diagnoses including cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis or the right middle cerebral artery, chronic atrial fibrillation, type II diabetes mellitus (DM2), hypertension (HTN), hypomagnesemia, major depressive disorder, dysphagia, anemia, restless leg syndrome, gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis (GERD) and hyperlipidemia.
Review of an occupational therapy Discharge summary, dated [DATE] revealed the resident was tolerable of her soft, left elbow and knee splints without sign of skin breakdown to decrease her risk of further contracture for up to four hours. Further review of the discharge summary revealed the resident was able to demonstrate left shoulder abduction of 52 degrees which had improved from 48 degrees on 08/09/21. The resident was also able to demonstrate left shoulder flexion of 74 degrees which had improved from the 70 degrees she was previously able to do on 08/09/21. She was also able to demonstrate 52 degree left shoulder abduction on 09/03/21 which improved from 48 degrees on 08/09/21. She was able to demonstrate a left shoulder flexion of 74 degrees on 09/03/21 which improved from 70 degrees on 08/09/21. She was discharged from OT with the recommendations for staff to maintain range of motion (ROM) and splinting tolerance.
Review of the therapy quarterly screen by Physical Therapy (PT), dated 10/05/21 revealed restorative staff indicated the left lower extremity (LLE)/knee brace was too tight to apply to the resident. The therapy quarterly screen, dated 10/07/21 by PT #210, revealed the resident was added to the physical therapy caseload for contracture management to the LLE/knee.
Review of a physical therapy Discharge summary, dated [DATE] by PT #210 revealed the resident was able to safely wear her knee extension splint on her left knee for up to four hours with minimal signs or symptoms of redness, swelling, discomfort or pain. Further review of the discharge summary revealed the resident's demonstrated left knee extension was -42 degrees on 11/04/21 which had improved from her baseline of -95 degrees on 10/07/21.
Review of the quarterly MDS 3.0 assessment, dated 01/19/22 revealed the resident had moderately impaired cognition with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12 of 15 and no documented behaviors. The resident required extensive to total assistance from one to two or more staff members for all activities of daily living (ADL) care.
Review of the plan of care, dated 01/26/22 revealed the resident would benefit from a restorative active range of motion (AROM) for impaired physical mobility of her right upper extremity (RUE). Interventions included AROM over 15 minutes, one to two times daily, six to seven days a week, and AROM to her RLE for 15 minutes each. Further review of the care plan revealed the resident would benefit from a passive range of motion (PROM) restorative program related to cerebral vascular accident (CVA). Interventions included PROM to the resident's affected joints for LLE and LUE, one to two times daily for 15 minutes, and six to seven days a week. Continued review of the resident's care plan revealed she would benefit from splint/brace program for impaired physical mobility to left knee and LUE related to CVA. Interventions included left knee extension brace two to four hours daily, skin checks before and after brace use, resting hand splint to the left hand to be on for two hours and off for two hours, and soft elbow splint to her left elbow to be on for two hours and off for two hours.
Review of the progress note, dated 02/04/2022 at 10:55 A.M. by the Director of Nursing revealed the resident's family was called to inform of the resident being positive for COVID-19 and being moved to the facility Covid unit.
Review of the progress note, dated 2/06/2022 at 1:57 P.M. by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #860 revealed the resident was moved to the COVID unit.
Review of an occupational therapy (OT) evaluation and plan of treatment, dated 03/27/22 by Occupational Therapist (OT) #1000 revealed the resident would be treated daily, three to five times per week for four weeks from 03/26/22 through 04/24/22. Further review of the evaluation revealed one of the goals for the resident was to tolerate two hours of orthotic wear time with no signs or symptoms of skin integrity issues with a baseline of zero hours on 03/26/22. Another listed goal on the evaluation was for the resident to tolerate her left upper extremity orthotic for six hours with no signs or symptoms of skin integrity issues with a baseline of zero hours on 03/26/22. Further review of the evaluation revealed prior therapy treatment outcome was for the resident to be on restorative nursing program for daily wear of her left resting hand splint. Her prior levels of function (PLOF) for eating, oral hygiene, toileting hygiene, shower/bathing, upper body dressing was substantial/maximal assistance and she was dependent for lower body dressing and putting on/taking off footwear. The resident utilized a left upper extremity orthotic in the past but was no longer wearing the orthotic for unlisted reasons. Further review of the OT evaluation revealed the resident was dependent for eating, hygiene, bathing and dressing and resulted a self-care score of zero out of 12 (12 being the highest function) in the initial assessment/current level of function and underlying impairments section. She was initially assessed on 03/26/22 and determined to have Active Range of Motion (AROM) in the left shoulder that allowed her to have a zero-degree flexion and zero-degree extension. The resident was determined to have passive range of motion (PROM) in the left shoulder that allowed her to have a 45-degree flexion which was a decline from the occupational therapy Discharge summary, dated [DATE]. The resident demonstrated AROM of her left elbow flexion of 110 degrees and -90-degree extension. The resident demonstrated PROM of her left wrist extension of -50 degrees. Her left upper extremity strength was not treated due to contractures and pain. There were functional limitations present due to contracture, but functional limitations were not because of contractures since there was no functional use of her Left upper extremity (LUE) and her current orthotic device would be further assessed and ordered/fabricated. The reason for therapy revealed the resident reported pain in the shoulder and increased pain in the LUE with attempts at PROM, the resident required skilled treatment intervention for manual treatment to increase PROM and utilization of LUE orthotic to decrease upper extremity pain and decrease the opportunity for skin integrity issues.
On 04/04/22 at 8:52 P.M. observation and interview with Resident #22 revealed her left elbow and wrist were in a bent condition (flexion) and she was unable to extend the joints upon request. The resident confirmed she was supposed to wear a resting hand splint (which was not in place) but denied wearing any type of elbow splint or leg brace. The resident's hand splint was observed on a dresser in between the resident and her roommate's bed.
On 04/05/22 at 3:15 P.M. observation revealed Resident #22 she did not have any braces or splints in place and she continued to have left elbow and wrist flexion. The resident's hand splint remained in the same place on the dresser in between the resident and her roommate's bed.
On 04/05/22 at 3:22 P.M. interview with Resident #22 revealed her hand splint had been applied and removed by therapy earlier on this date. The hand splint was not visible in the resident's room at the time of the observation and the resident denied being provided any type of leg brace or elbow splint.
On 04/06/22 at 12:18 P.M. observation and interview with Resident #22 revealed her hand splint was not in place and the resident revealed staff had not applied the splint on this date. The resident denied any leg brace or elbow splint being applied.
On 04/06/22 at 12:24 P.M. interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #650 revealed nursing was not responsible for the application of splints and denied Resident #22 having any current orders for splints/braces although the RN thought the resident might have had a hand splint at one point. RN #650 revealed therapy staff were responsible to apply ordered splints and nursing did not apply any braces or splints to any residents on her assignment, including Resident #22.
Review of a Quality Assistance Form, dated 04/06/22 revealed staff informed Unit Manager #850 Resident #22 was missing her splints and the Laundry and Housekeeping Supervisor #999 was assigned to look for them.
On 04/06/22 at 12:48 P.M. interview with Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) #160 revealed Resident #22 was being seen by occupational therapy for left arm splinting and the resident was on the physical therapy (PT) list to screen for a left leg brace. OTA #160 confirmed Resident #22 moved rooms when she tested positive for COVID-19 and again after her quarantine period which resulted in her elbow and leg brace being lost/misplaced. OTA #160 revealed a new elbow splint was ordered on 04/06/22 (after surveyor intervention) by central supply staff, she was unsure of the exact date the splint and brace were lost but confirmed it was during the COVID outbreak when the resident was moved from room to room approximately one month ago. She confirmed the resident's leg brace and elbow splint had not been applied since moving rooms approximately one month ago.
On 04/06/22 at 12:52 P.M. interview with State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #720 confirmed she ordered an elbow brace on 04/06/22 (after surveyor intervention), after searching for the splint and being unable to locate it. She revealed the brace and splint went missing about one month ago during the COVID outbreak and when the resident was moved from room to room. There was no evidence the facility looked to find the brace or re-ordered it timely.
On 04/06/22 at 5:46 PM interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #100 confirmed Resident #22's missing brace/splints and confirmed the resident was ordered therapy intervention as a result of a decline in functional mobility associated with the lack of splinting.
On 04/07/22 at 8:37 A.M. interview with Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) #140 and Director of Rehabilitation #130 revealed Resident #22 had been seen by occupational (OT) and physical Therapy (PT) on several occasions for decline in condition. They confirmed the resident was recently placed on PT and OT services for a decline in her functional abilities and confirmed she had a decline in range of motion (ROM) as a result of lack of restorative care. They both confirmed the resident's elbow splint and leg brace were also missing and had not been used since at least the resident's room changes during a COVID outbreak last month.
On 04/07/22 at 8:54 A.M. interview with RN #230 revealed she was still learning restorative care and was unsure who was to provide restorative services. She stated she would think an STNA, nurse, therapy or anyone could apply a brace. RN #230 denied applying any braces or splints to residents' on her assignment which included Resident #22.
On 04/07/22 at 10:00 A.M. interview with Regional Support RN #100 confirmed there was no policy for splints/braces or missing items.
Review of the facility policy titled Range of Motion, dated 01/01/21 revealed the facility in collaboration with the medical director, director of nursing and as appropriate physical/occupational consultant shall establish and utilize a systematic approach for prevention of decline in range of motion, including the assessment, appropriate care planning, and preventive care. Range of motion (such as current extent of movement of his/her joints and the identification of limitation) would be assessed on admission/readmission, quarterly and upon a significant change.
Review of facility policy titled Restorative Nursing Programs, dated 01/01/21 revealed residents could benefit from a restorative program to prevent contractures.
4. Review of the medical record for Resident #41 revealed an admission date of 08/30/16 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, generalized osteoarthritis and abnormal posture.
Review of an OT Evaluation and Plan of Treatment, by OT #4000 dated 06/08/21 revealed the resident had no contractures and no upper extremity impaired strength. The summary did not include any information about the resident's left hand.
Review of the quarterly MDS 3.0 assessment, dated 01/03/22 revealed the resident had severe cognitive impairment with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of three of 15 and no documented behaviors. The assessment revealed the resident required extensive to total assistance from one to two or more staff members for all activities of daily living (ADL) care. Further review of the MDS revealed the resident did not have any functional impairment of the upper or lower extremities.
Review of the plan of care dated 01/17/22 revealed the resident had an alteration in musculoskeletal status. Interventions included education of the resident/family/caregivers on joint conservation techniques, monitor for fatigue and plan activities during optimal times when pain and stiffness was abated. There was no specific care plan for contractures or contracture prevention and no physician's orders related to any contractures, contracture prevention, or the resident's left hand.
The facility was unable to provide any physical therapy (PT) discharge summary for the resident following attempts on several occasions to request the information through the Administrator and RN #100 during the survey. The facility was unable to provide any documented PT discharge summary.
Review of the statement, dated 04/07/22 by Director of Therapy Services #130 revealed she contacted the resident's power of attorney (POA) to address questions and concerns related to Resident #41's hands and hand contractures offering the option for therapy intervention. Further review of the statement revealed the resident's POA, in the past, had adamantly declined therapy services for any reason prior to verbal authorization from her and consent was given.
On 04/07/22 at 2:05 P.M. Resident #41 was observed being assisted back to bed. The resident's left hand was observed to be clenched and she was intermittently holding onto her left wrist during care. The resident opened and moved her right hand and fingers and held onto things such as her wheelchair and bed rail with her right hand, but her left hand remained clenched. Upon an attempt to request the resident open her hand, she stated no. STNA #760 and STNA #450 denied the resident opening her hand, using a splint or that the resident received any type of restorative program.
On 04/07/22 at 2:21 P.M. interview with Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) #140 revealed Resident #41 had no contractures that she was aware of. The PTA did confirm the resident tended to keep her left hand clenched but on assessments she was able to open her hand. She confirmed the resident was not receiving therapy services at this time and as far as she remembered the resident did not have a splint for her left hand.
On 04/07/22 at 2:28 P.M. interview with Unit Manager #850 revealed she was responsible for the restorative programs and Resident #41 was not receiving restorative therapy for contractures or contracture prevention to her knowledge. Unit Manager #850 revealed she was unsure if Resident #41 was able to open her left hand or if her hand was contracted. She was also unable to report if the resident had a decline in ROM.
On 04/07/22 at 2:33 P.M. interview with UM #850 revealed Resident #41 kept her left hand clenched and did not open her fingers despite several attempts for AROM and PROM.
On 04/08/22 at 9:47 A.M. Resident #41 was observed up in her wheelchair in the hallway, being assisted to activities. The resident's left hand remained in the a fist position.
On 04/08/22 at 9:51 A.M. interview with RN #100 revealed she was unfamiliar with Resident #41 but stated a progress note from 2018 revealed the resident's family did not want therapy services. She was unsure if the care plan reflected the family's choice for no therapy services but stated she would check. She revealed since the family declined therapy the resident should have been receiving ROM services through a restorative nursing program. RN #100 did not dispute the restorative services were not being provided to Resident #41.
On 04/08/22 at 12:17 P.M. interview with RN #100 confirmed there was no care plan for Resident #41 family's refusal of therapy services.
On 04/08/22 at 12:45 P.M. interview with RN #100 revealed the resident was able to open her left hand and extend her fingers but would pull her hand away and grimace and when asked if her hand hurt, the resident stated yes, hurt, hurt, hurt and continued to pull her hand away. RN #100 also identified the resident's nails were long, extended past the tips of her fingers and jagged. The resident had a tight grip with her left hand but did not have resistance when opening her hand nor did it appear the resident had tightened muscles although the resident immediately balled her fingers back into a fist when she removed her hand. RN #100 confirmed restorative care was needed to ensure the resident maintained ROM, did not experience a functional decline and should have been receiving restorative nursing services for ROM. During the survey, it could not be determined if the resident's functioning of her left hand was her baseline or if there had been a decline in ROM.
Review of the facility policy titled Range of Motion, dated 01/01/21 revealed the facility in collaboration with the medical director, director of nursing and as appropriate physical/occupational consultant shall establish and utilize a systematic approach for prevention of decline in range of motion, including the assessment, appropriate care planning, and preventive care. Range of motion (such as current extent of movement of his/her joints and the identification of limitation) would be assessed on admission/readmission, quarterly and upon a significant change.
Review of facility policy titled Restorative Nursing Programs, dated 01/01/21 revealed residents could benefit from a restorative program to prevent contractures.
Based on observation, record review, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to develop and implement comprehensive and individualized restorative nursing services to ensure interventions and treatments were provided to prevent a decline in range of motion or maintain current range of motion (ROM) status for all residents.
Actual Harm occurred for Resident #49, who was admitted with no limitations to range of motion, when the facility failed to timely identify and implement effective interventions to prevent and treat contractures to the resident's bilateral lower extremities. Although the facility was unable to determine an exact date when the resident started to exhibit decreased ROM of the lower extremities, staff reported they had noticed a change in the resident in the last year. There was no documented evidence the resident had received any type restorative or ROM services to the lower extremities to prevent the contractures or prevent them from worsening resulting in the resident experiencing increased pain and immobility. Hospice notes indicated the resident was badly contracted and had pain with transfers due to the contractures requiring an increase in his pain medication.
Actual Harm occurred for Resident #7, who was cognitively impaired and dependent on staff for care, when the facility failed to identify and implement effective interventions to prevent and treat a contracture to the resident's left hand resulting in increased pain and decreased mobility. Although the facility was unable to determine an exact date when the resident started to exhibit decreased range of motion/contracture to the left hand one staff member reported she had noticed the contracture about a month ago. The facility failed to provide ROM services to prevent the development of the contracture and to properly treat once it was first identified. The resident was observed to exhibit increased pain during passive range of motion.
Actual Harm occurred for Resident #22, when the facility stopped applying ordered splinting devices ordered for the left elbow and leg because they were lost during a room change which resulted in an identified decline in the resident's functional abilities. In addition, the facility failed to provide range of motion services as ordered resulting in a decline in range of motion for the resident.
This affected five Residents (#7, #22, #41, #49, and #59) of six residents reviewed for mobility. The facility census was 74.
Findings include:
1. Record review revealed Resident #49 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced persisting dementia, cerebral ischemic attack, anxiety and low back pain. Record review revealed the resident was admitted to Hospice services on 11/13/19.
Review of Resident #49's admission assessment, dated 07/30/18 revealed the resident had no limitations in range of motion. The resident ambulated independently, however liked to sit and crawl around on the floor.
Record review revealed a plan of care, initiated on 08/01/18 and revised 11/18/21 related to limitations in physical mobility. The goal developed was for the resident to maintain current level of mobility. Interventions included staff would monitor, document, report as needed any signs or symptoms of immobility including contractures forming or worsening, thrombus formation, skin-breakdown or fall related injuries.
Review of Resident #49's medical record revealed the last documented evidence the resident received any type of range of motion (ROM) services was from 05/15/20 to 06/2020 with ROM being provided to the resident's bilateral upper extremity. However, the documentation revealed the services were discontinued because the resident did not meet goal. There was no evidence the resident received any type of restorative treatment or ROM services since 06/2020.
Review of Resident #49's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 02/15/22 revealed the resident had functional impairment on both sides of the lower extremities. The assessment revealed walking did not occur during the assessment reference period and the resident required a wheelchair for mobility with extensive physical assistance from one or two staff (for mobility).
Review of Resident #49's Hospice notes revealed a note, dated 12/28/21 indicating the resident was dependent on the nursing facility for all activities of daily living (ADL) care. The note indicated the resident was badly contracted to the upper and lower bilateral extremities which made measuring circumferences difficult as the resident's limbs become more drawn up. The contractures were worse on the left side. The resident's neck needed significant support and repositioning or it stayed strained and fallen over towards the left side. The resident required a sizing up in briefs because the contractures were making care and repositioning more difficult. The sizing up in the briefs was NOT due to weight gain.
On 03/09/22 a Hospice note revealed the resident's pain medication, MS Contin was increased to three times daily because the facility nurse reported the resident had pain with transfers and positioning.
There was no evidence the facility had Hospice care plan for the resident reflecting pain management, positioning or contracture issues.
Further review of Resident #49's progress notes, including physician's notes dated 01/01/22 to 04/12/22 revealed no evidence or mention of contractures.
From 04/04/22 to 04/08/22 during the annual survey random intermittent observations made revealed during every observation the resident was in bed with his legs observed to be pulled up at the hip level toward his chest.
On 04/06/22 at 2:55 P.M. interview with Therapy Coordinator #130 revealed the resident had been in Hospice for over two years and had not received any therapy services or quarterly screenings during that time period.
On 04/08/22 at 2:28 P.M. Resident #49 was observed in bed lying on his side. The resident's legs were observed to be contracted up to his waist.
On 04/08/22 at 2:30 P.M. interview with State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #720 revealed the resident's contractures had worsened in the last year. The STNA reported the resident was not on any type of restorative program and did not use any type of splinting devices because he was on Hospice. During the interview, the STNA confirmed the resident's legs would not straighten/extend out and they had been drawn up to his waist for a while. The STNA confirmed Hospice had to change size of briefs (to a larger size) because it was difficult to put the briefs on due to the resident's contractions.
On 04/08/22 at 3:38 P.M. interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #850 verified Resident #49 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with no functional impairment or range of motion impaired. The RN confirmed Hospice documented the resident was badly contracted in their note on 12/28/21. RN #850 confirmed according to the resident's medical record there was no evidence the resident had been provided any restorative nursing services including range of motion services to prevent or address the development of contractures and limitations in functional ability since 06/13/20. RN #850 confirmed the resident was not currently receiving any type of ROM services. Resident #49 sustained increased pain and decreased functional mobility related to the lack of services being provided.
Review of the facility policy titled Range of Motion, dated 01/01/21 revealed the facility in collaboration with the medical director, director of nursing and as appropriate physical/occupational consultant shall establish and utilize a systematic approach for prevention of decline in range of motion, including the assessment, appropriate care planning, and preventive care. Range of motion (such as current extent of movement of his/her joints and the identification of limitation) would be assessed on admission/readmission, quarterly and upon a significant change.
Review of facility policy titled Restorative Nursing Programs, dated 01/01/21 revealed residents could benefit from a restorative program to prevent contractures.
5. Review of Resident #59's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including quadriplegia C5-C7, convulsions, neurogenic bowel, mood disorder, major depressive disorder, morbid obesity, post-traumatic stress disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, hearing loss, impacted teeth and hypokalemia.
Review of Resident #59's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 12/30/2021 revealed the resident had clear speech, understands others, made self-understood and her cognition was intact. Resident #59 had minimum depression, no indicators of psychosis, no behaviors and did not reject care. Resident #59 required extensive staff assistance from staff for bed mobility, was dependent on two staff to transfer,
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, review of the facility's code status book, staff interview and policy review the facility failed to ensu...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, review of the facility's code status book, staff interview and policy review the facility failed to ensure Resident #62's code status was consistent between what was identified in the medical record and what the advanced directives indicated the code status to be in the facility's code status book maintained on the unit. This affected one resident (#62) of three residents reviewed for advanced directives.
Findings include:
A review of Resident #62's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #62 had diagnoses including a history of a stroke with hemiplegia (paralysis) and hemiparesis (weakness) affecting the right dominant side, adult onset diabetes mellitus, hypertension and history of a myocardial infarction (heart attack).
A review of Resident #62's physician's orders revealed his advance directives/code status was a Do Not Resuscitate Comfort Care Arrest (DNRCC-A). The order had been in place since 02/18/22.
A review of the facility's code status book revealed the facility had a separate code status book for the front hall and the back hall on the unit. Resident #62's code status forms/advance directives were in the back hall book. A DNR form was found in the book for Resident #62 that identified his code status as a Do Not Resuscitate Comfort Care (DNR CC). The form had been signed by the physician on 11/16/21. The form differentiated between a DNR CC and a DNRCC-A. If the box for a DNR CC was checked, the DNR Comfort Care protocol was activated immediately. If the box for a DNRCC-A was checked, the DNR Comfort Care protocol was to be implemented in the event of a cardiac arrest or respiratory arrest.
On 04/05/22 at 2:17 P.M. interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #860 revealed a resident's code status was identified in the resident code books that were kept at the nurses' station or they could pull it up in the electronic health record (EHR). She pulled out the code status book and indicated Resident #62's DNR form identified him as being a DNR CC. She was asked to pull up Resident #62's EHR to verify his code status in the EHR matched what was in the code status book. She pulled up his physician's orders in the EHR and revealed the code status was a DNRCC-A. She confirmed it did not match the code status that was identified for the resident in the code status book as one was a DNRCC-A and the other was a DNR CC. She confirmed there was a difference between the two as a DNRCC-A meant the DNR protocol was implemented in the event of a cardiac arrest or a respiratory arrest. A DNR CC meant the resident was comfort care and was activated immediately.
A review of the facility policy on Resident Rights Regarding Treatment and Advanced Directives, revised 10/18/20 revealed it was the policy of the facility to support and facilitate a resident's right to request, refuse and/or discontinue medical or surgical treatment and to formulate an advanced directive. Decisions regarding advanced directives and treatment would be periodically reviewed as part of the comprehensive care planning process, the existing care instructions and whether the resident wished to change or continue those instructions. Any decision making regarding the resident's choices would be documented in the resident's medical record and communicated to the staff responsible for the resident's care.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of the advance beneficiary notices, staff interview and policy review the facility failed to ensure residents and/or their responsible parties received the appropriate advance benefici...
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Based on review of the advance beneficiary notices, staff interview and policy review the facility failed to ensure residents and/or their responsible parties received the appropriate advance beneficiary notices when cut from Medicare (MCR) Part A services. This affected two resident (#225 and #226) of three residents reviewed for beneficiary protection notification.
Findings include:
1. A review of the facility's list of residents who received a liability notice in the past six months revealed Resident #225 was cut from MCR Part A services on 01/20/22. The resident was identified as having remained in the facility after her skilled service had ended.
The facility was not able to provide documented evidence of Resident #225 and/or the resident's representative receiving the required notice of the resident's skilled service ending. The facility could not find the CMS Form 10123 (Notice of MCR Non-Coverage) or CMS Form 10055 (Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice) that should have been provided to the resident and/or the resident's representative when the resident was cut from MCR Part A services.
On 04/06/22 at 3:40 P.M. interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #100 confirmed the facility could not locate the MCR liability notices that should have been given to Resident #225 and/or the resident's representative when the resident was cut from MCR Part A services. Due to not being able to locate those forms, RN #100 was not able to confirm whether or not those notices were made as required when the resident was cut from MCR Part A services.
A review of the facility policy on Advance Beneficiary Notices, revised 10/18/20 revealed it was the policy of the facility to provide timely notices regarding MCR eligibility and coverage. A notice of MCR Non-Coverage (NOMNC), form CMS-10123, should be issued to the resident/ representative when MCR covered services were ending, no matter if the resident was leaving the facility or remaining in the facility. That informed the resident on how to request an appeal or expedited determination from their Quality Improvement Organization (QIO). The notice was used when all covered services end for coverage reasons. Additional notices should be issued to MCR beneficiaries when appropriate. If a reduction in care occurred and the beneficiary wanted to continue to receive the care that was no longer considered medically reasonable and necessary, the facility shall issue an ABN (CMS Form 10055) prior to furnishing non-covered care. If services were being terminated and the beneficiary wanted to continue receiving care that was no longer considered medically reasonable and necessary, the facility should issue an ABN (Advanced Beneficiary Notice) prior to furnishing non-covered care. To ensure the resident or representative had enough time to make a decision whether or not to receive the services in question and assume financial responsibility, the notice should be provided within two days of the last anticipated covered day. The social services director or designee was responsible for issuing notices. If social services was unable to provide notice in a timely manner and/ or unavailable the business office manager or designee would be responsible for issuing notices.
2. A review of the facility's list of residents who received a liability notice in the past six months revealed Resident #226 was cut from MCR Part A services on 12/17/21. Resident #226 was identified as not having remained in the facility after her skilled service had ended.
The facility was not able to provide documented evidence of Resident #226 and/or the resident's representative having been provided notice of the resident's skilled service ending. The facility could not find the CMS Form 10123 (NOMNC) that should have been provided to the resident and/or her resident representative when she was cut from MCR Part A services.
On 04/06/22 at 3:40 P.M. interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #100 confirmed the facility could not locate the MCR liability notices that should have been given to Resident #226 and/or the resident's representative when the resident was cut from MCR Part A services. Due to not being able to locate those forms, RN #100 was not able to confirm whether or not those notices were made as required when the resident was cut from MCR Part A services.
A review of the facility policy on Advance Beneficiary Notices, revised 10/18/20 revealed it was the policy of the facility to provide timely notices regarding MCR eligibility and coverage. A notice of MCR Non-Coverage (NOMNC), form CMS-10123, should be issued to the resident/ representative when MCR covered services were ending, no matter if the resident was leaving the facility or remaining in the facility. That informed the resident on how to request an appeal or expedited determination from their Quality Improvement Organization (QIO). The notice was used when all covered services end for coverage reasons. Additional notices should be issued to MCR beneficiaries when appropriate. If a reduction in care occurred and the beneficiary wanted to continue to receive the care that was no longer considered medically reasonable and necessary, the facility shall issue an ABN (CMS Form 10055) prior to furnishing non-covered care. If services were being terminated and the beneficiary wanted to continue receiving care that was no longer considered medically reasonable and necessary, the facility should issue an ABN (Advanced Beneficiary Notice) prior to furnishing non-covered care. To ensure the resident or representative had enough time to make a decision whether or not to receive the services in question and assume financial responsibility, the notice should be provided within two days of the last anticipated covered day. The social services director or designee was responsible for issuing notices. If social services was unable to provide notice in a timely manner and/ or unavailable the business office manager or designee would be responsible for issuing notices.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, interview and policy review the facility failed to ensure Resident #73 and Resident #22 were provided privacy in their shared room. Observations on 04/04/22 and 04...
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Based on observation, record review, interview and policy review the facility failed to ensure Resident #73 and Resident #22 were provided privacy in their shared room. Observations on 04/04/22 and 04/05/22 revealed no privacy curtain or privacy devices were in the resident's room to ensure the visual privacy of both residents. This affected two residents (#73 and #22) of two residents observed for privacy curtains.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record for Resident #22 revealed an admission date of 11/20/20 with diagnoses including cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis or the right middle cerebral artery, chronic atrial fibrillation, type II diabetes mellitus (DM2), hypertension (HTN), hypomagnesemia, major depressive disorder, dysphagia, anemia, restless leg syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis (GERD) and hyperlipidemia.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 01/19/22 revealed Resident #22 had moderately impaired cognition with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12 of 15 and no documented behaviors. The resident required extensive to total assistance from one to two or more staff members for all activities of daily living (ADL) care.
Review of the plan of care, dated 01/26/22 revealed Resident #22 required activities of daily living assistance related to weakness, HTN and DM2. Interventions included provision of a sponge bath when a full bath or shower could not be tolerated, one to two staff members to assist with bathing and one staff members assistance for meals. The care plan revealed the resident was incontinent and did not use the toilet and required one to two staff member assistance with transfers.
Review of the medical record for Resident #73 revealed an initial admission date of 12/30/21 and a readmission date of 03/08/22. Resident #73 had diagnoses including cellulitis of the left lower limb, diastolic heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Stage III chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypothyroidism, chronic pain syndrome, cervical radiculopathy, cognitive communication deficit, muscle weakness, chronic venous hypertension with ulcer and inflammation of the left lower extremity, pain in the left leg, hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus (DM2), major depressive disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and anxiety disorder.
Review of the comprehensive MDS 3.0 assessment, dated 03/14/22 revealed the resident had intact cognition with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 of 15 and no noted behaviors. The resident required extensive assistance from one to two or more staff members for all ADL care except eating which she required set up and supervision. Further review revealed the resident had one Stage II pressure ulcer that was community acquired and was at risk for pressure development. The resident received the application of dressings.
Review of Resident #73's plan of care, dated 03/09/22 revealed the resident required activities of daily living assistance. Interventions included mechanical lift with two or more staff assist for transfers and the resident was to be encouraged to use the call bell to request assistance.
On 04/04/22 at 8:52 P.M. observation of Resident #22 and Resident #73's room revealed there was no privacy curtain or privacy device in the room to provide for the visual privacy of either resident. Interview with both resident's at the time of the observation revealed they had recently been moved to this room and the privacy curtains had been taken down to be laundered.
On 04/05/22 at 8:14 A.M. observation of Resident #22 and Resident #73's room revealed there was no privacy curtain or privacy device in the room to provide for the visual privacy of either resident.
On 04/05/22 at 3:17 P.M. interview with Housekeeper #960 revealed she hung privacy curtains in Resident #73 and Resident #22's room around 9:00 or 10:00 A.M. on this date. Housekeeper #960 verified prior to hanging the privacy curtains at that time there had been none in the resident's room.
On 04/05/22 at 3:37 P.M. interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed she was not sure how privacy was provided during resident care for Resident #22 and Resident #73 prior to the privacy curtains being hung on 04/05/22.
A request was made to review a facility policy and procedure related to privacy curtains on 04/11/22 at 2:25 P.M. No policy was provided to review during the annual survey.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview and policy review the facility failed to ensure Resident #59 was free from an incident of verb...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview and policy review the facility failed to ensure Resident #59 was free from an incident of verbal abuse. This affected one resident (#59) of two residents reviewed for resident to resident altercations.
Findings include:
Review of Resident #59's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including quadriplegia C5-C7, convulsions, neurogenic, bowel, mood disorder, major depressive disorder, morbid obesity, post-traumatic stress disorder, with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, hearing loss, impacted teeth and hypokalemia.
Review of Resident #59's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 12/30/2021 revealed the resident had clear speech, understands others, made self-understood and her cognition was intact. Resident #59 had minimum depression, no indicators of psychosis, no behaviors and did not reject care. Resident #59 required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility, was dependent on two staff to transfer, did not walk and was dependent on two staff for locomotion.
On 04/04/22 at 8:03 P.M. during an interview with Resident #59, the resident reported a concern with Resident #12. Resident #59 revealed about two weeks ago, Resident #12 opened her room door and said nasty sexual things to her.
On 04/07/22 at 9:35 A.M. interview with Social Service Director (SSD) #500 revealed about a week ago Resident #59 reported Resident #12 was verbally abusive to her.
On 04/07/22 at 10:15 A.M. during a follow up interview with Resident # 59, the resident revealed she told the Director of Nursing (DON) about two weeks ago a male resident opened her door and asked if she wanted sexual acts preformed on her. Resident #59 revealed she did not know who the resident was until Resident #12 told Activity Aide (AA) #330 of the incident.
On 04/07/22 at 10:18 A.M. interview with AA #330 revealed during an activity over a week ago Resident #12 stated he opened Resident #59's room door and yelled at her.
Review of the facility Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation policy, dated 01/01/2021 revealed the facility would develop and implement written policies and procedures that prohibit and prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of residents and misappropriation of resident property.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0602
(Tag F0602)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, review of personal funds statements, interview and policy review the facility failed to prevent an incid...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, review of personal funds statements, interview and policy review the facility failed to prevent an incident of misappropriation of personal funds for Resident #43. This affected one resident (#43) of one reviewed for misappropriation.
Findings include:
Record review revealed Resident #43 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including heart disease, diabetes, amputation of left leg below knee and amputation of right leg above knee.
Review of Resident #43's quarterly Minimums Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 02/14/22 revealed the resident was moderately cognitively impaired with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12.
Review of Resident #43's personal funds statements dated 01/2022 to 04/05/22 revealed the resident withdrew $50.00 cash on 01/06/22 and 02/17/22, $25.00 on 03/15/22, $45.00 on 03/21/22, and $30.00 on 04/05/22.
On 04/05/22 at 8:47 A.M. interview with Resident #43 revealed he was missing $58.00, which he kept in a small plastic box. The resident revealed two recent occasions when money was missing, the first time $30.00 and second time $28.00. The resident reported this was not the first time money had come up missing and then shared he had a jar of change with approximately $40.00 that had come up missing as well as other cash. The resident revealed he tried to keep the box under his pillow or leg to ensure it wouldn't get stolen again. The resident revealed he had reported the money missing to several different staff a few weeks ago, however, nothing had been done.
On 04/05/22 at 3:37 P.M. interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed neither she or the Administrator were aware of any reports of missing money for Resident #43. Following the interview, the DON revealed the facility initiated an investigation and started a self-reported incident (SRI) to report the incident to the State agency. The administrative staff also verified the resident was reporting he was missing $58.00.
On 04/06/22 at 3:05 P.M. interview with State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #510 revealed about a week ago she was notified Resident #43 had money that was missing. The STNA reported she thought all staff were aware the resident was missing money.
On 04/06/22 at 3:11 A.M. interview with STNA #660 revealed Resident #43 had reported missing money to her about one or two weeks ago on a Monday. The STNA reported the resident stored his money in a small Tupperware box and the lid had tabs on each side that snapped onto the box, which he kept under his pillow or leg. The resident had $100 or more in the box at times. The STNA revealed she reported the missing money to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #250. She and LPN #250 went to the laundry room and spoke to Laundry Staff (LS) #910 regarding the missing money. LS was not able to find the money or box.
On 04/11/22 at 8:00 A.M. interview with LS #910 revealed she was told a couple weeks or so ago Resident #43 had money missing. LS #910 revealed she had looked for the money, however, was not able to locate it.
Review of the facility policy titled Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, dated 01/01/21 revealed misappropriation of resident property means the deliberate misplacement, exploitation, or wrongful, temporary, or permanent, use of a resident's belongings or money without the resident's consent. An immediate investigation was warranted when suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, or reports of abuse, neglect or expiation occurs. The investigation includes identifying staff responsible for the investigation. Investigate the allegation. Identify and interview all involved persons and provide a completed and thorough documented investigation. The facility would report all alleged violations to the Administrator, State agency and all other required agencies with specified timeframes (immediately, but no later than two hours after the allegation was made, but no later than 24 hours). The Administrator would follow up with government agencies, during business hours, to confirm the initial report was received and to report the results of the investigation within final within five working days of the incident, as required by state agencies.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview and policy review the facility failed to ensure all alleged incidents of abuse and/or misappro...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview and policy review the facility failed to ensure all alleged incidents of abuse and/or misappropriation were immediately reported to the Administrator and/or to the State agency as required. This affected two residents (#43 and #59) of two residents reviewed for abuse.
Findings include:
1. Record review revealed Resident #43 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including heart disease, diabetes, amputation of left leg below knee and amputation of right leg above knee.
Review of Resident #43's quarterly Minimums Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 02/14/22 revealed the resident was moderately cognitively impaired with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12.
Review of Resident #43's personal funds statements dated 01/2022 to 04/05/22 revealed the resident withdrew $50.00 cash on 01/06/22 and 02/17/22, $25.00 on 03/15/22, $45.00 on 03/21/22, and $30.00 on 04/05/22.
On 04/05/22 at 8:47 A.M. interview with Resident #43 revealed he was missing $58.00, which he kept in a small plastic box. The resident revealed two recent occasions when money was missing, the first time $30.00 and second time $28.00. The resident reported this was not the first time money had come up missing and then shared he had a jar of change with approximately $40.00 that had come up missing as well as other cash. The resident revealed he tried to keep the box under his pillow or leg to ensure it wouldn't get stolen again. The resident revealed he had reported the money missing to several different staff a few weeks ago, however, nothing had been done.
On 04/05/22 at 3:37 P.M. interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed neither she or the Administrator were aware of any reports of missing money for Resident #43. Following the interview, the DON revealed the facility initiated an investigation and started a self-reported incident (SRI) to report the incident to the State agency. The administrative staff also verified the resident was reporting he was missing $58.00.
On 04/06/22 at 3:05 P.M. interview with State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #510 revealed about a week ago she was notified Resident #43 had money that was missing. The STNA reported she thought all staff were aware the resident was missing money.
On 04/06/22 at 3:11 A.M. interview with STNA #660 revealed Resident #43 had reported missing money to her about one or two weeks ago on a Monday. The STNA reported the resident stored his money in a small Tupperware box and the lid had tabs on each side that snapped onto the box, which he kept under his pillow or leg. The resident had $100 or more in the box at times. The STNA revealed she reported the missing money to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #250. She and LPN #250 went to the laundry room and spoke to Laundry Staff (LS) #910 regarding the missing money. LS was not able to find the money or box.
On 04/11/22 at 8:00 A.M. interview with LS #910 revealed she was told a couple weeks or so ago Resident #43 had money missing. LS #910 revealed she had looked for the money, however, was not able to locate it.
Review of the facility policy titled Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, dated 01/01/21 revealed misappropriation of resident property means the deliberate misplacement, exploitation, or wrongful, temporary, or permanent, use of a resident's belongings or money without the resident's consent. An immediate investigation was warranted when suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, or reports of abuse, neglect or expiation occurs. The investigation includes identifying staff responsible for the investigation. Investigate the allegation. Identify and interview all involved persons and provide a completed and thorough documented investigation. The facility would report all alleged violations to the Administrator, State agency and all other required agencies with specified timeframes (immediately, but no later than two hours after the allegation was made, but no later than 24 hours). The Administrator would follow up with government agencies, during business hours, to confirm the initial report was received and to report the results of the investigation within final within five working days of the incident, as required by state agencies.
2. Review of Resident #59's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including quadriplegia C5-C7, convulsions, neurogenic, bowel, mood disorder, major depressive disorder, morbid obesity, post-traumatic stress disorder, with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, hearing loss, impacted teeth and hypokalemia.
Review of Resident #59's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 12/30/2021 revealed the resident had clear speech, understands others, made self-understood and her cognition was intact. Resident #59 had minimum depression, no indicators of psychosis, no behaviors and did not reject care. Resident #59 required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility, was dependent on two staff to transfer, did not walk and was dependent on two staff for locomotion.
On 04/04/22 at 8:03 P.M. during an interview with Resident #59, the resident reported a concern with Resident #12. Resident #59 revealed about two weeks ago, Resident #12 opened her room door and said nasty sexual things to her.
On 04/07/22 at 9:35 A.M. interview with Social Service Director (SSD) #500 revealed about a week ago Resident #59 reported Resident #12 was verbally abusive to her.
On 04/07/22 at 10:15 A.M. during a follow up interview with Resident # 59, the resident revealed she told the Director of Nursing (DON) about two weeks ago a male resident opened her door and asked if she wanted sexual acts preformed on her. Resident #59 revealed she did not know who the resident was until Resident #12 told Activity Aide (AA) #330 of the incident.
On 04/07/22 at 10:18 A.M. interview with AA #330 revealed during an activity over a week ago Resident #12 stated he opened Resident #59's room door and yelled at her.
On 04/07/22 at 10:48 A.M. interview with the Administrator revealed he was unaware of the incident of verbal abuse involving Resident #59. The Administrator confirmed he was not immediately notified of the allegation.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure all allegations of abuse and misappro...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure all allegations of abuse and misappropriation were thoroughly and timely investigated. This affected three residents (#12, #43 and #59) of three residents reviewed for abuse.
Findings include:
1. Record review revealed Resident #43 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including heart disease, diabetes, amputation of left leg below knee and amputation of right leg above knee.
Review of Resident #43's quarterly Minimums Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 02/14/22 revealed the resident was moderately cognitively impaired with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12.
Review of Resident #43's personal funds statements dated 01/2022 to 04/05/22 revealed the resident withdrew $50.00 cash on 01/06/22 and 02/17/22, $25.00 on 03/15/22, $45.00 on 03/21/22, and $30.00 on 04/05/22.
On 04/05/22 at 8:47 A.M. interview with Resident #43 revealed he was missing $58.00, which he kept in a small plastic box. The resident revealed two recent occasions when money was missing, the first time $30.00 and second time $28.00. The resident reported this was not the first time money had come up missing and then shared he had a jar of change with approximately $40.00 that had come up missing as well as other cash. The resident revealed he tried to keep the box under his pillow or leg to ensure it wouldn't get stolen again. The resident revealed he had reported the money missing to several different staff a few weeks ago, however, nothing had been done.
On 04/05/22 at 3:37 P.M. interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed neither she or the Administrator were aware of any reports of missing money for Resident #43. Following the interview, the DON revealed the facility initiated an investigation and started a self-reported incident (SRI) to report the incident to the State agency. The administrative staff also verified the resident was reporting he was missing $58.00.
Prior to the interview on 04/05/22 at 3:37 P.M. there was no evidence the facility had initiated an investigation related to the resident's allegation of missing money even though staff were previously aware of the allegation.
On 04/06/22 at 3:05 P.M. interview with State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #510 revealed about a week ago she was notified Resident #43 had money that was missing. The STNA reported she thought all staff were aware the resident was missing money.
On 04/06/22 at 3:11 A.M. interview with STNA #660 revealed Resident #43 had reported missing money to her about one or two weeks ago on a Monday. The STNA reported the resident stored his money in a small Tupperware box and the lid had tabs on each side that snapped onto the box, which he kept under his pillow or leg. The resident had $100 or more in the box at times. The STNA revealed she reported the missing money to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #250. She and LPN #250 went to the laundry room and spoke to Laundry Staff (LS) #910 regarding the missing money. LS #910 was not able to find the money or box.
On 04/11/22 at 8:00 A.M. interview with LS #910 revealed she was told a couple weeks or so ago Resident #43 had money missing. LS #910 revealed she had looked for the money, however, was not able to locate it.
Review of the facility policy titled Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, dated 01/01/21 revealed misappropriation of resident property means the deliberate misplacement, exploitation, or wrongful, temporary, or permanent, use of a resident's belongings or money without the resident's consent. An immediate investigation was warranted when suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, or reports of abuse, neglect or expiation occurs. The investigation includes identifying staff responsible for the investigation. Investigate the allegation. Identify and interview all involved persons and provide a completed and thorough documented investigation. The facility would report all alleged violations to the Administrator, State agency and all other required agencies with specified timeframes (immediately, but no later than two hours after the allegation was made, but no later than 24 hours). The Administrator would follow up with government agencies, during business hours, to confirm the initial report was received and to report the results of the investigation within final within five working days of the incident, as required by state agencies.
2. Review of Resident #59's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including quadriplegia C5-C7, convulsions, neurogenic, bowel, mood disorder, major depressive disorder, morbid obesity, post-traumatic stress disorder, with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, hearing loss, impacted teeth and hypokalemia.
Review of Resident #59's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 12/30/2021 revealed the resident had clear speech, understands others, made self-understood and her cognition was intact. Resident #59 had minimum depression, no indicators of psychosis, no behaviors and did not reject care. Resident #59 required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility, was dependent on two staff to transfer, did not walk and was dependent on two staff for locomotion.
On 04/04/22 at 8:03 P.M. during an interview with Resident #59, the resident reported a concern with Resident #12. Resident #59 revealed about two weeks ago, Resident #12 opened her room door and said nasty sexual things to her.
On 04/07/22 at 9:35 A.M. interview with Social Service Director (SSD) #500 revealed about a week ago Resident #59 reported Resident #12 was verbally abusive to her.
On 04/07/22 at 10:15 A.M. during a follow up interview with Resident # 59, the resident revealed she told the Director of Nursing (DON) about two weeks ago a male resident opened her door and asked if she wanted sexual acts preformed on her. Resident #59 revealed she did not know who the resident was until Resident #12 told Activity Aide (AA) #330 of the incident.
On 04/07/22 at 10:18 A.M. interview with AA #330 revealed during an activity over a week ago Resident #12 stated he opened Resident #59's room door and yelled at her.
On 04/07/22 at 10:48 A.M. interview with the Administrator revealed he was unaware of the incident of verbal abuse involving Resident #59. The Administrator confirmed he was not immediately notified of the allegation and verified no investigation of the incident had been completed as of this time.
Review of the facility policy titled Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, dated 01/01/21 an immediate investigation was warranted when suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, or reports of abuse, neglect or expiation occurs. The investigation includes identifying staff responsible for the investigation. Investigate the allegation. Identify and interview all involved persons and provide a completed and thorough documented investigation. The facility would report all alleged violations to the Administrator, State agency and all other required agencies with specified timeframes (immediately, but no later than two hours after the allegation was made, but no later than 24 hours). The Administrator would follow up with government agencies, during business hours, to confirm the initial report was received and to report the results of the investigation within final within five working days of the incident, as required by state agencies.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Record review revealed Resident #43 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including contracture to the right ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Record review revealed Resident #43 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including contracture to the right hip and left knee.
Review of Resident #43's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed the resident had range of motion (ROM) impairment of one side.
Interview on 04/07/22 at 2:42 P.M., with Registered Nurse (RN) #100 verified the quarterly MDS dated [DATE] was coded inaccurately and should have been coded impairment of two sides since there was contractures to the right hip and left knee.
Based on medical record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure residents assessments were accurate with regard to pressure injuries, life expectancy, and functional range of motion. This affected two of 23 sampled residents (Resident #1 and Resident #43) whose assessments were reviewed.
Findings include:
1. Review of Resident #1's medical record revealed he was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included: acute and chronic respiratory failure, nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, tracheostomy, gastrostomy, moderate protein calorie malnutrition, morbid obesity, conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions, peripheral vascular disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and anemia.
Review of Resident #1's significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed the following. Resident #1 had no speech, rarely/never was understood, rarely/never understands, and he had no recall. Resident #1's life expectancy was not six months or less and was on hospice. Resident #1 was at risk for pressure sores but had no unhealed pressure sores.
Review of Resident #1's pressure injury documentation revealed on 11/01/2021 Resident #1 had a deep tissue injury to his left heel and pressure sores on his right and left ankle that were not staged.
Review of Resident #1's progress notes revealed Resident #1 was admitted to hospice on 10/28/2021 and identified as having a life expectancy of six months or less.
Interview of Registered Nurse #100 on 04/07/2022 at 10:50 A.M. confirmed Resident #1's assessment regarding pressure injuries and his life expectancy was inaccurate. Resident #1 had pressure injuries and received hospice services when the assessment was completed.
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, family interview, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents and/ or th...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, family interview, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents and/ or their resident representative were invited to attend quarterly care planning conferences to be a part of the resident's care planning process. This affected one (Resident #5) of one residents reviewed for care planning conferences.
Findings include:
A review of Resident #5's medical record revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included dementia with behavioral disturbances, personality disorder, schizo-affective disorder, major depressive disorder, difficulty walking and need for assistance with personal care.
A review of Resident #5's profile in the electronic health record (EHR) revealed the resident was identified as her own responsible party for financial and clinical. No other people were identified as her emergency contact.
A review of Resident #5's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident did not have any communication issues and her cognition was moderately impaired. She was not indicated to have displayed any behaviors nor was she known to reject care. Supervision with no set up help was needed for transfers. Supervision with one person physical assist was needed for ambulation in the room. She was independent with no set up help needed for locomotion on the unit.
A review of Resident #5's care plans revealed she had a care plan in place for her involvement in care planning. The goal was for the resident and/or resident representative to be involved with and to understand the care planning process. The interventions indicated the resident/resident representative chose to be active in the care planning process.
Resident #5's EHR was absent for any documented evidence of the resident and/or her responsible party having been invited to or attended any care conferences.
On 04/05/22 at 9:30 A.M., an interview with Resident #5's family revealed he was her husband and shared a room with her. He denied he was aware of the facility holding any care planning conferences for the resident nor was he or she invited to attend.
On 04/07/22 at 2:10 P.M., an interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #100 revealed the facility was not able to find any evidence of a care planning conference being held for Resident #5. She confirmed care planning conferences were to be completed quarterly.
A review of the facility's policy on Participation 72 Care Review- Assessment/ Care Plans revised 10/20/20 revealed it was the facility's policy for each resident and his/ her family members to be encouraged to participate in the development of the resident's comprehensive assessment and care plan. Compliance guidelines included the resident and his/her family, and/or legal representative, were to be invited to attend and participate in the resident's assessment and care planning conference. The comprehensive care conference was scheduled after the completion of the comprehensive care plan and quarterly. They were to document the outcome of that meeting in the progress notes. The care conference should be attended by social services, dietary, activities and nursing. They were to give a seven day advance notice of the care planning conference to the resident and interested family members for all conferences. Such notice was made by mail and/ or telephone. The social service director or designee was responsible for contacting the resident's family and for maintaining records of such notices. Notices should include the date and time of the conference, the location of the conference, name, date, time of each family member contacted, the method of contacting the family, input from resident/ family members when they were not able to attend, refusal of participation, if applicable, and the date/ signature of the individual making the contact.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0676
(Tag F0676)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review, and policy review the facility failed to ensure interventions were implemented p...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review, and policy review the facility failed to ensure interventions were implemented per therapy recommendation and failed to assess and implement new intervention to maintain resident's ability to eat without physical assistance. This affected one Resident (#7) of 11 residents reviewed for decline in activity of daily living. The facility census was 74.
Findings included:
Record review revealed Resident #7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (stroke) affecting left non-dominant side, diabetes mellitus, need for assistance with personal care, and generalized muscle weakness. There was no documented evidence of left hand/wrist contractures.
Review of Resident #7's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed she was moderately cognitively impaired and was eating with supervision with one person physically assisting. The quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed she was now severely cognitively impaired and eating with extensive assistance with one person physically assisting.
Review of Resident #7's care plan, dated 09/15/21, revealed she needed activity of daily living assistance for personal care and tray set up assistance.
Review of Resident #7's Occupation Therapy (OT) Discharge Summary, dates of service 10/28/21 to 11/23/21 revealed a restorative dining/swallowing program was established for resident to be up in wheelchair at meals at a 90-degree angle with pommel in place for positioning, elevated table, supervision for meals, and plate guard.
Review of Resident #7's dietary progress note dated 01/26/22 revealed dietary would make a request for occupational therapy (OT) to evaluate for finger foods so the resident can feed herself.
Further review of Resident #7's medical record revealed no evidence Resident #7's was re-assessed by therapy or evidence new interventions were implemented after Resident #7's had noted decline in cognition and feeding ability per the dietitian.
Observation on 04/06/22 at 8:54 A.M revealed Resident #7 in bed with her head of bed (HOB) elevated at approximately a 50-degree angle being fed her breakfast by Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) #240.
Observation on 04/06/22 at 12:48 P.M. revealed Resident #7 in bed with her HOB elevated at approximately a 90-degree angle being fed her lunch.
On 04/06/22 at 9:00 A.M. an interview with CNA #240 revealed she does not know why Resident #7 needs to be fed by staff now. CNA #240 verified that Resident #7 used to be able to feed herself with one staff setting up her tray and supervising her eating. CNA #240 reported Resident #7 has declined in her ability to feed herself and now needs to be fed. CNA #240 reported extensive assistance with feeding started in February, 2022. CNA #240 was not aware of any therapies or restorative programs for Resident #7
On 04/06/22 at 9:05 A.M. an interview with CNA #610 revealed Resident #7 was dropping her food and not getting the nutrients she needed from her tray. CNA #610 reported the last few months Resident #7 has required extensive assist with meals. CNA #610 reported she attempts to do restorative intervention when she assists the resident with feeding. She tries to have Resident #7 feed herself. She was not aware of a specific dining restorative program for Resident #7. She was not sure if other CNAs do restorative intervention with Resident #7. CNA #610 reported Resident #7 was released from therapy and does not receive any type therapy services.
On 04/06/22 at 9:23 A.M. interview with occupational therapy (OT) staff #160 verified that Resident #7 was not receiving therapy services at this time. She also reported that a restorative dining plan was developed by OT and was to be implemented by the floor staff.
On 04/06/22 at 9:40 A.M. and interview with Dietitian #150 verified she was aware of the weight loss with Resident #7 and believed she was losing weight due to the inability to feed herself. Dietitian #150 requested OT to evaluate Resident #7 for finger foods at the end of January,2022.
On 04/06/22 at 12:41 P.M. an interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #100 verified that the restorative dining program for the Resident #7 was only regarding positioning of the resident during meals at a 90-degree angle. RN #100 reported she had spoken with OT staff #160 and confirmed there was no restorative dining program for Resident #7.
On 04/08/22 at 2:20 P.M. an interview with Occupation Therapist #200 verified there was no evidence a consult was received for Resident #7 for evaluation of finger foods from the dietitian on 01/26/22.
Review of facility policy titled Restorative Nursing Programs, dated, 01/01/21 revealed the goal of restorative nursing included improving and/or maintaining independence in activities of daily living and mobility. Programs can be based on training and skill practice like eating. This policy also revealed that restorative nursing programs can be used at the end of therapy to prevent decline.
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, interview, observation, and policy review the facility failed to ensure dependent residents were provide...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview, observation, and policy review the facility failed to ensure dependent residents were provided showers per their preference. This affected nine Residents (#5, #31, #36, #41, #62, #64, #66, #73, and #424) of 11 residents reviewed for activities of daily living. The facility census was 74.
Findings included:
1. Record review revealed Resident #31 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the diagnoses including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), cervical disc disorder, seizures, and syncope and collapse.
Review of Resident #31's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], revealed the resident was cognitively intact. She required one person to physically assist with bathing activity and that the ability to choose between a tub bath, shower, bed bath or sponge bath was somewhat important to her.
Review of the facility's shower schedule, undated, revealed Resident #31 was to have two showers a week.
Review of Resident #31's shower documentation, dated 02/2022 to 03/2022, revealed the resident received five showers for the month of February 2022 on Tuesday 02/01/22, Friday 02/04/22, Friday 02/11/22, Tuesday 02/15/22, and Friday 02/18/22. The documentation also revealed she received three showers for the month of March 2022 on Tuesday 03/01/22, Friday 03/04/22, and Thursday 03/31/22. The only documented refusal of showers was on Wednesday 03/23/22.
Review of Resident #31's care plan, dated 01/19/22, revealed the resident needed activities of daily living assistance related to her COPD with her goal to be to improve her current level of function. It also revealed she required limited assistance to bathe with one to two staff and prefers to bathe two times per week.
Interview with Resident #31 on 04/04/22 at 8:30 P.M. revealed she wasn't getting showers as frequently as she would like. The resident reported she was only getting one shower per week and would prefer two showers per week. The resident reported she washes up in her sink daily to stay clean.
Interview with Registered Nurse (RN) # 100 on 04/05/22 at 4:21 P.M. verified Resident #31 was not receiving showers per the plan of care and the resident's preference of twice a week.
Review of the facility policy titled Activities of Daily Living, dated 01/01/21, revealed a resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living will receive the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene.
2. Review of the medical record for Resident #64 revealed an admission date of 02/06/20. Diagnoses included cerebrovascular disease, type II Diabetes Mellitus (DM2) with neuropathy, encounter for palliative care, lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), mild cognitive impairment, muscle weakness, difficulty walking, unsteadiness on feet, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder.
Review of the plan of care dated 11/24/21 revealed the resident needed activities of daily living (ADL) assistance related to COPD, anxiety, and depression. Interventions included providing a sponge bath when a full bath or shower could not be tolerated, and the resident preferred to bathe twice a week on dayshift.
Further review of the care plan dated 11/24/21 revealed the resident preferred to shower on dayshift on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Further review of the care plan revealed the resident had behaviors of crying without tears, excessive worry overgrown son and false accusations, excessive worry over medications, declining showers and personal care r/t anxiety. Interventions included providing the resident with choices about care, assess the residents understanding of the situation, allow time for the resident to express self, and feelings towards the situation.
Review of the February, March, and April 2022 Electronic Medication Administration Record (EMAR) and Electronic Treatment Administration Record (ETAR) revealed the resident had no documented behaviors regarding crying without tears, excessive worry overgrown son and false accusations, excessive worry over medications, declining showers, or personal care.
Review of the behaviors task from 02/14/22 to 03/01/22 and 03/06/22 through 04/06/22 revealed the resident refused a shower on two of three attempts on 02/15/22, one of two attempts on 02/16/22, two of four attempts on 02/18/22, one of two attempts on 02/21/22, two of four attempts on 02/24/22, one of two attempts on 02/25/22, one of two attempts on 03/13/22, one of three attempts on 03/20/22, one of two attempts on 03/23/22, one of four attempts on 03/29/22 and one of three attempts on 04/02/22.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 03/01/22, revealed the resident had (intact/ impaired) cognition with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 11 out of 15 (moderate impairment) and no behaviors. The resident required supervision for bed mobility, transfers, required limited assistance of one staff member for dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, and was independent walking in her room and eating.
Review of the bathing task from 03/05/22 through 04/05/22 and the Bath report dated 03/23/22 through 04/05/22 revealed the resident was bathed 03/07/22, 03/10/22, 03/11/22, 03/16/22, 03/28/22, 03/29/22, 04/01/22, and 04/06/22. According to the resident preferences of being showered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and should have received assistance with additional showers on 03/09/22 (no documented refusal), 03/14/22 (no documented refusal), 03/18/22 (no documented refusal), 03/21/22 (no documented refusal), 03/23/22 (refused one of two attempts on 03/23/22), 03/25/22 (no documented refusal), 03/30/22 (no documented refusal), 04/01/22 (no documented refusal), and 04/04/22 (no documented refusal).
Review of the progress notes revealed no documented shower refusals.
Interview and observation on 04/04/22 at 8:39 P.M. with Resident #64 revealed she was not getting showers routinely. She reported she preferred her hair to be washed every other shower. Her hair appeared greasy, and she reported her hair had not been washed for over a week.
Interview on 04/07/22 at 10:00 A.M. with Regional Support RN #100 confirmed there was no supporting documentation for Resident #64's missing showers.
3. Review of the medical record for Resident #73 revealed an initial admission date of 12/30/21 and a readmission date of 03/08/22. Diagnoses included cellulitis of the left lower limb, diastolic heart failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Stage III Chronic Kidney disease (CKD), hypothyroidism, chronic pain syndrome, cervical radiculopathy, cognitive communication deficit, muscle weakness, chronic venous hypertension with ulcer and inflammation of the left lower extremity, pain in the left leg, hypertension, type II Diabetes Mellitus (DM2), major depressive disorder, Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), and anxiety disorder.
Review of the comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 03/14/22, revealed the resident had intact cognition with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15 (no impairment) and no noted behaviors. The resident required extensive assistance of one to two or more staff members for all Activities of daily Living (ADL's) except eating which she required set up and supervision. Further review revealed the resident had one stage II pressure ulcer that was community acquired and was at risk for pressure development. She had a pressure reducing cushion for her chair and bed, had application of dressings intervention, and received pressure ulcer care. The MDS revealed she received three antidepressant medications, zero antipsychotic medications, and no antipsychotic medications were reviewed.
Further review of the care plan revealed her preferences included her preference to shower/bathe on dayshift with no specific time or days.
Review of the Bath Report dated 03/23/22 through 04/05/22 revealed the resident was assisted with bathing on 04/02/22.
Interview on 04/04/22 at 8:54 P.M. with Resident #73 revealed she was not assisted routinely with bathing or showering, and she wished to be bathed/showered at least two times per week.
Interview on 04/07/22 at 10:00 A.M. with Regional Support RN #100 confirmed there was no supporting documentation for Resident #73's missing showers.
4. Review of the medical record for Resident #41 revealed an admission date of 08/30/16. Diagnoses included Alzheimer's disease, generalized osteoarthritis, and abnormal posture.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 01/03/22, revealed the resident had impaired cognition with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of three out of 15 (severe impairment) and no documented behaviors. The resident required extensive to total assistance of one to two or more staff members for all Activities of daily Living (ADL's). Further review of the MDS revealed the resident did not have impairment of the upper or lower extremities.
Review of the plan of care dated 01/17/22, the resident had an ADL self-care performance deficit r/t Alzheimer's Disease. Interventions included check nail length and trim and clean on bath day and as necessary and report any changes to the nurse.
Observations on 04/04/22 at 8:39 P.M., 04/05/22 at 8:46 A.M., 04/07/22 at 2:05 P.M., and 04/08/22 at 9:47 A.M. of Resident #41 revealed her nails were long, grow past the tips of her fingers, and jagged.
Interview on 04/05/22 at 7:34 A.M. with State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #350, confirmed nail care was to be completed at least once a month and as needed.
Interview and observation on 04/07/22 at 2:33 P.M. with Unit Manager (UM) #850 and on 04/08/22 at 12:45 P.M. with RN #100 confirmed Resident #41's nails were past the tips of her fingers, long, and jagged. She revealed nail care was completed with bathing and as needed.
Review of the facility policy titled, Nail Care dated 01/01/21 revealed routine cleaning and inspection of nails would be provided during Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care on an ongoing basis. Further review of the policy revealed nail care was to include trimming and filing, was to be provided on a regular basis and the nails should be kept smooth to avoid skin injury.
9. Record review revealed Resident #424 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Parkinson's disease, diabetes, and stiffness of left shoulder.
Review of Resident #424 electronic medical record revealed no evidence the resident had received a shower.
Review of Resident #424 paper shower sheets dated 03/23/2022 to 04/05/22 revealed no evidence the resident had received a shower.
Review of Resident #424 admission MDS dated [DATE] revealed the resident reported his bath preference was somewhat important. The resident required one person physical assist with physical help in part of bathing.
Review of Resident #424's residents' preferences for customary routine and activities form dated 03/28/22 revealed the resident wanted a shower with no specific days or times and would like to be shaved on shower days.
Review of Resident #424's plan of care dated 04/05/22 revealed the resident wanted a shower/bathe on dayshift. No specific time or day preferred.
Review of the facility's shift report undated revealed Resident #424 shower days were scheduled on Sunday dayshift.
Interview on 04/05/22 at 9:42 A.M. and 3:11 P.M., with Resident #424 revealed he had not had a shower since he had been admitted and would like at least one a week.
Interview on 04/05/22 at 2:49 P.M., with STNA #610 revealed according to the shift report sheet Resident #424 should have received a shower on Sunday day shift. The STNA confirmed there was no documented evidence the resident had received a shower according to the paper shower sheets. The STNA reported she was not aware the resident had not received a shower and she would have staff give the resident a shower today.
Interview on 04/05/22 at 4:19 P.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #100 confirmed there was no documented evidence Resident #424 had received a shower since his admission on [DATE].
Review of facility's policy titled Activities of Daily Living dated 10/03/20 revealed the facility would ensure a resident's abilities in ADL's do not deteriorate unless deterioration is unavoidable. A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living will receive the necessary services to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene.
5. A review of Resident #5's medical record revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included dementia with behavioral disturbances, adult onset diabetes mellitus, morbid obesity, personality disorder, schizo-affective disorder, muscle weakness, congestive heart failure, osteoarthritis, need for assistance with personal care, unsteadiness on feet, difficulty walking, hypertension and major depressive disorder.
A review of Resident #5's preference for customary routine and activities assessment dated [DATE] revealed it was somewhat important to her to choose what type of bathing activity she received. The resident specified it was her preference to receive a shower. It did not ask how important it was to her to choose the frequency in which she was bathed.
A review of Resident #5's annual MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident did not have any communication issues and her cognition was moderately impaired. Mood indicators were present, but she was not known to have had any behaviors or reject care during that seven-day assessment period. She required supervision with the one-person physical assist for personal hygiene. Bathing was indicated not to have occurred during that seven-day assessment period.
A review of Resident #5's care plans revealed the resident needed ADL assistance related to unsteadiness on her feet and abnormalities of her gait and mobility. The care plan indicated the resident preferred bed baths once per week, which was not consistent with her preference for customary routine and activities assessment completed on 01/27/21.
A review of Resident #5's bathing documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) under the task tab for the past 30 days revealed the resident was only documented as having received one shower in the past 30 days. There was no indication of the resident receiving a bed bath, tub bath or any other bathing activity during that time.
On 04/05/22 at 9:30 A.M., an interview with Resident #5's family (who shared a room with her) revealed the resident was to receive two showers a week. He denied she had received one for the past three weeks.
On 04/05/22 at 4:30 P.M., an interview with RN #100 confirmed Resident #5 did not have documented evidence she was receiving one shower and/or bed bath per week as per her plan of care. She acknowledged there was only documented evidence of the resident receiving one shower on 03/27/22. She denied they were able to find evidence of a bathing activity taking place in the last 30 days that may have been documented on a paper shower sheet and just had not been entered into the computer software program. She reported they have identified there may have been a problem with showers not getting done as scheduled.
6. A review of Resident #36's medical record revealed he was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included a history of a stroke (CVA), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, major depressive disorder, muscle weakness, osteoarthritis and hip pain.
A review of Resident #36's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed the resident did not have any communication issues and his cognition was severely impaired. He was not known to have had any behaviors or rejection of care during the seven days of the assessment period. The resident required an extensive assist of two for personal hygiene. A bathing activity was indicated not to have been received during that seven-day assessment period.
A review of Resident #36's care plans revealed she needed assistance with activities of daily living related to past CVA with his right arm contracted. Interventions indicated the resident required an extensive assist of one to two for bathing. He preferred to bathe twice weekly. His care plans did not indicate he was known to refuse any care.
A review of Resident #36's bathing activity documented under the task tab of the EHR for the past 30 days revealed he had only been documented as having received two bed baths and one shower during that time. He was indicated to have received a bed bath on 03/09/22 and 03/19/22 and a shower on 03/23/22. There was no documented evidence of any other bathing activities having been received despite the bathing activity report indicating he was supposed to receive that bathing activity twice a week every Wednesday and Saturday.
On 04/05/22 at 4:30 P.M., an interview with RN #100 confirmed Resident #36 did not have documented evidence of receiving two showers per week as scheduled. She acknowledged there was only documented evidence of the resident receiving two bed baths and one shower in the last 30 days. She denied they were able to find evidence of a bathing activity taking place in the last 30 days that might have been documented on a paper shower sheet and just not entered into the computer. She reported they have identified there may have been a problem with showers not getting done as scheduled.
7. A review of Resident #62's medical record revealed he was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included hemiplegia (paralysis) and hemiparesis (weakness) of the right dominant side following a CVA, adult-onset diabetes mellitus, difficulty walking, age related physical debility, hypertension, schizo-affective disorder, and depression.
A review of Resident #62's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed the resident had clear speech and adequate hearing. He was able to make himself understood and was usually able to understand others. His vision was highly impaired. He was cognitively intact and not known to have displayed any behaviors or reject care in the last seven days of the assessment period. He required an extensive assist of two for transfers and personal hygiene. He was totally dependent with a one-person physical assist with bathing.
A review of Resident #62's care plans revealed he needed assistance with activities of daily living related to diabetes and poor eyesight. His interventions included providing a sponge bath when a full bath or shower could not be tolerated. He required an extensive assist of one to two for bathing. The care plan indicated that he preferred showers as his bathing activity of choice.
A review of Resident #62's bathing activities documented under the task tab in the EHR revealed he was only documented as having had two showers and one bed bath in the last 30 days. Showers were indicated to have been given on 03/22/22 and 03/25/22. His bed bath was documented as having been given on 04/05/22.
On 04/05/22 at 8:34 A.M., an interview with Resident #62 revealed he had not been receiving his showers when they were scheduled. He stated it had been about five weeks since he was last showered.
On 04/05/22 at 4:30 P.M., an interview with RN #100 confirmed Resident #62 did not have documentation of receiving two showers per week as scheduled. She acknowledged there was only documented evidence of the resident receiving two showers and one bed bath in the last 30 days. She denied they were able to find evidence of any additional bathing activity taking place in the last 30 days that may have been documented on a paper shower sheet and not entered into the computer. She reported they have identified there may have been a problem with showers not getting done for the residents as scheduled.
8. A review of Resident #66's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, muscle weakness, morbid obesity, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
A review of Resident #66's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed she did not have any hearing, vision or communication issues. Her cognition was moderately impaired. She was not known to have displayed any behaviors or rejected care during the seven days of the assessment period. She was independent with set up help needed for transfers and ambulation in room. She needed supervision with the assist of one for personal hygiene. She required physical help in part of bathing activity and was a one-person physical assist.
A review of Resident #66's care plans revealed she had a care plan in place for needing assistance with ADL assistance related to cognitive deficits. Her interventions included providing a sponge bath when a full bath or shower could not be tolerated. The resident did not have any care plans in place for refusal of care.
A preference for customary routine and activities dated 08/21/21 revealed it was somewhat important to the resident to choose the type of bathing activity she received. The resident indicated her preference was to receive a bed bath.
A review of the ADL/ bathing documentation under the task tab of the EHR for the past 30 days revealed the resident was only documented as having received two showers between 03/25/22 and 04/05/22 and no bed baths. She was indicated to have refused her shower on 03/22/22. The bathing task report revealed a bathing activity was to be provided twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. There was no documentation of the resident receiving two showers/ bed baths per week as scheduled.
On 04/05/22 at 8:18 A.M., an observation of Resident #66 noted her to be lying in bed. Her hair was noted to be greasy and not neatly brushed/ combed.
On 04/05/22 at 4:30 P.M., an interview with RN #100 confirmed Resident #66 did not have documented evidence of receiving two showers per week as scheduled. She acknowledged there was only evidence of her having received two showers in the past 30 days. She denied they were able to find additional documentation on paper shower sheets to show Resident #66 might have received a bathing activity that just did not get documented in the EHR.
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
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of the medical record, facility policy review, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure communication between the facility and the hospice provider in order to provide continuity of care for the resident. This affected one of two residents reviewed who received hospice services (Resident #1). The facility census was 74.
Findings include:
Review of Resident #1's medical record revealed he was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included: acute and chronic respiratory failure, nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, tracheostomy, gastrostomy, moderate protein calorie malnutrition, morbid obesity, conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions, peripheral vascular disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and anemia.
Review of Resident #1's significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed the following. Resident #1 had no speech, rarely/never was understood, rarely/never understands, and he had no recall. Resident #1 had no indicators of psychosis, and no behaviors were noted. Resident #1 received hospice services.
Review of Resident #1's medical record revealed no hospice notes were available for review.
Review of Resident #1's physician orders revealed on 11/09/2021 discontinue weighing Resident #1.
Review of Resident #1's weights revealed on 11/03/2021 he weighed 191.8 pounds and on 12/22/2021 he weighed 160.4 pounds. No other weights were obtained, and no alternative means were used to monitor Resident #1's weight changes.
Interview of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) #150 on 04/06/2022 at 3:15 P.M. revealed Resident #1 had no weights or labs, and she was not able to determine if his nutritional needs were met.
Interview of Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) #872 on 04/07/22 at 12:10 P.M. confirmed no hospice notes were provided to the facility. Additionally, Hospice RN #872 stated they were monitoring Resident #1's mid arm circumference to monitor weight changes. Hospice RN #872 confirmed this had not been shared with the facility.
Review of the facility's Hospice policy dated 01/01/2021 revealed the facility will communicate with hospice and identify, communicate, follow, and document all interventions put into place by hospice and the facility.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, facility policy and procedure review, and interview the facility failed to ensure necessary treatment and services for the care of pressure ulcers. This affected two residents (#1 and #73) of four residents reviewed for pressure ulcer care.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record for Resident #73 revealed an initial admission date of 12/30/21 and a readmission date of 03/08/22. Resident #73 had diagnoses including cellulitis of the left lower limb, diastolic heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Stage III chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypothyroidism, chronic pain syndrome, cervical radiculopathy, cognitive communication deficit, muscle weakness, chronic venous hypertension with ulcer and inflammation of the left lower extremity, pain in the left leg, hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus (DM2), major depressive disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and anxiety disorder.
Review of the comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 03/14/22 revealed the resident had intact cognition with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 of 15 and no noted behaviors. The resident required extensive assistance of one to two or more staff members for all activities of daily living (ADL) care except eating which she required set up and supervision. Further review revealed the resident had one Stage II pressure ulcer (defined as partial-thickness loss of skin with exposed dermis, presenting as a shallow open ulcer. The wound bed is viable, pink or red, moist, and may also present as an intact or open/ruptured blister) that was community acquired and was at risk for pressure development. She had a pressure reducing cushion for her chair and bed, had application of dressings intervention, and received pressure ulcer care. The MDS revealed the resident received three antidepressant medications, no antipsychotic medications and no antipsychotic medications were reviewed.
Review of the plan of care dated 03/09/22 revealed the resident had [potential or actual] impairment to skin integrity of the following location [ ]. Interventions included monitoring/documenting the location, size and treatment of skin injuries, report abnormalities, failure to heal, signs and symptoms of infection, maceration etc. to physician/provider. Further review revealed the resident had and/or was at risk for pressure ulcer development to the following areas [ ]. Interventions included administration of treatments as ordered and evaluate for effectiveness, evaluate/record/monitor wound healing, measure length, width, and depth were possible, evaluate/document the status of the wound perimeter, wound bed and healing progress, report improvements and decline to the Medical Director (MD), skin inspections by the Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) during care and showers/baths, report changes to licensed nurse immediately, and treat pain orders prior to treatment/turning, etc. to ensure the resident's comfort.
Review of the Nursing admission Evaluation-Part 1 dated 03/08/22 revealed the resident was admitted with a right gluteal fold, Stage II (Partial thickness loss of dermis presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a red, pink wound bed, without slough. May also present as an intact or open/ruptured serum-filled blister) pressure ulcer which measured 1.5 cm in length. 1.5 cm wide, and 0.1 cm deep.
Review of the physician orders for April 2022 revealed an order dated 03/08/22 for a pressure reduction mattress to her bed to prevent skin breakdown and a pressure reduction cushion to her wheelchair.
Review of the Nursing admission Evaluation-Part 3 dated 03/09/22 revealed no skin assessment.
Review of the physician orders for April 2022 revealed an order dated 03/09/22 to cleanse the area to the resident's right gluteal fold with wound cleanser, pat dry and apply border foam dressing every day and PRN until resolved.
Review of the Skin and Wound assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was admitted with a Stage II (Partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis) pressure ulcer to her coccyx. The wound had been present for about a week and was 2.4 cm in length, 0.7 cm in width, with no applicable depth. Review of the Skin and Wound assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was admitted with a Stage II (Partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis) pressure ulcer to her coccyx. The wound had been present for about a week and was 1.2 cm in length, 0.8 cm in width, with no applicable depth. The wound had light, serous drainage, and no odor. Review of the Skin and Wound assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was admitted with a Stage II (Partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis) pressure ulcer to her left ischial tuberosity. The wound had been present for about a week and was 0.9 cm in length, 0.7 cm in width, with no applicable depth. The wound had light, serous drainage, and no odor.
Interview on 04/05/22 at 8:03 AM with Resident #73 revealed she came into the facility with pressure ulcers but stated they are worsening.
Interview and observation on 04/07/22 at 11:28 AM with STNA #760 and STNA #450 revealed there were no dressings in place on Resident #73's coccyx, gluteal fold, or right buttocks. There was an open and non-blanchable area on the resident's right buttocks that the resident described as painful. Moisture barrier was not applied after incontinence care, but STNA #760 and STNA #450 confirmed the barrier cream was to be applied but there was none in the resident's room.
Interview on 04/07/22 at 1:54 PM with RN #100 revealed Resident #73 had a Stage II pressure ulcer (PU) on her buttock, area at the base of her thigh, and coccyx. She also confirmed the resident's admission on [DATE] identified Resident #73's gluteal fold PU and there was no further documentation of the wound until 04/04/22 when the gluteal fold and coccyx PU was identified. She confirmed there was no treatment in place for the coccyx or right buttock prior to surveyor intervention.
Observation on 04/08/22 at 10:04 AM with RN #100 revealed Resident #73 had scar tissue on her thigh, left buttocks, and coccyx, and had an open, Stage II pressure ulcer on her right buttocks that was unidentified and untreated by the facility.
Review of the physician orders for April 2022 revealed no order for the coccyx pressure ulcer or right buttocks prior to surveyor intervention.
Review of the facility policy titled, Pressure Ulcer/Skin Breakdown-Clinical Protocol dated 01/01/21 revealed all pressure ulcer (PU)/Pressure Injury (PI) or other skin related issues were measured and documented in the electronic medical record. Further review of the policy revealed weekly skin evaluations/assessments by the licensed nurse on residents with and with/out wounds were to be completed and include wound measurements. Residents with PU/PI were evaluated/assessed by the licensed nurse at each treatment and as needed.
2. Review of Resident #1's medical record revealed he was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included: acute and chronic respiratory failure, nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, tracheostomy, gastrostomy, moderate protein calorie malnutrition, morbid obesity, conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions, peripheral vascular disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and anemia. Resident #1 was receiving hospice services.
Review of Resident #1's significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed the following. Resident #1 had no speech, rarely/never was understood, rarely/never understands, and he had no recall. Resident #1's was on hospice. Resident #1 was at risk for pressure sores but had no unhealed pressure sores.
Review of Resident #1's pressure injury documentation revealed on 11/01/2021 Resident #1 had a deep tissue injury to his left heel and pressure sores on his right and left ankle that were not staged.
Review of Resident #1 skin documentation dated 04/04/2022 revealed an unstageable pressure injury to his right ankle, an unstageable pressure injury to right hip, an unstageable pressure injury to left outer ankle, and a deep tissue injury to left ankle, and left heel red, and an area to left inner foot. There were no descriptions of the wound's appearances.
Observation of Resident #1's pressure injuries with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3000 on 04/07/2022 from 3:28 P.M. to 3:59 P.M. revealed the following. The left outer foot had a pressure injury that was about four inches long and two inches wide, necrotic tissue with some red beefy patches. The left heel and ankle had no pressure injuries. Resident #1's right hip had a dime sized area about one half inch deep. Resident #1's right outer foot had an area that was about five inches by four inches wide pressure injury that was necrotic with beefy patches. Resident #1 had an unstageable pressure sore on his right heel ankle.
Interview of Registered Nurse #100 (RN) on 04/08/2022 at 9:50 A.M. confirmed Resident #1 had unstageable pressure injuries on his right hip, right and left outer foot, and right heel. RN #100 confirmed the skin documentation did not provide descriptions of the wounds to determine changes in the wound's conditions.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, resident interview, observations, medical record review, facility policy review, the facility failed to implement ordered fall interventions. This affected one (#22) of four ...
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Based on staff interview, resident interview, observations, medical record review, facility policy review, the facility failed to implement ordered fall interventions. This affected one (#22) of four residents reviewed for accidents. The facility census was 74.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #22 revealed an admission date of 11/20/20. Diagnoses included cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis or the right middle cerebral artery, chronic atrial fibrillation, type II diabetes mellitus (DM2), hypertension (HTN), hypomagnesemia, major depressive disorder, dysphagia, anemia, restless leg syndrome, gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis (GERD), and hyperlipidemia.
Review of the physician order dated 08/11/21, revealed the resident was to have mats next to her bed due to recent falls.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 01/19/22, revealed the resident had impaired cognition with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12 out of 15 (moderate impairment) and no documented behaviors. The resident required extensive to total assistance of one to two or more staff members for all Activities of daily Living (ADL's).
Review of the plan of care dated 01/26/22 revealed the resident was at risk for falls related to unsteadiness on her feet. Interventions included call light within reach, bed in low position, bed wheels locked at all times, determine causative factors of fall and resolve or minimize, educate resident/family about safety reminders, provide ADL care such as incontinence care, and mats to bilateral sides of the bed.
Review of the facility provided fall investigation dated 04/04/22 by Registered Nurse (RN) #600, revealed staff were alerted to the resident being on the floor by the resident's roommate yelling out. Further review of the investigation revealed the resident was observed lying on her left side, on the floor, and next to her bed.
Review of the pertinent charting initial fall dated 04/04/22 revealed the resident was found to be lying on her left side on the floor next to her bed.
Review of the progress note dated 04/04/22 at 3:51 P.M. by the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) met to review the residents fall that took place on 04/04/22. Further review revealed the resident was found lying on her left side, on the floor, next to her bed, after the roommate alerted staff of the fall.
Observation and interview on 04/04/22 at 8:52 PM of Resident #22 revealed she had fallen earlier in the day. The bed was in the lowest position, but no mats were on the floor next to the resident's bed.
Observation on 04/05/22 at 3:15 PM, 04/05/22 at 3:22 PM, and 04/06/22 at 12:18 PM of Resident #22 revealed no mats where on the floor next to her bed.
Interview and observation on 04/06/22 at 12:31 PM with Registered Nurse (RN) #650 confirmed Resident #22 did not have bilateral fall mats on the floor next to her bed as ordered.
Interview on 04/06/22 at 5:46 PM with RN #100 confirmed the fall mats were not in place per orders for Resident #22 but were placed after surveyor intervention.
Review of the facility policy titled, Fall Prevention Program dated 01/01/22 revealed each resident would receive care and services in accordance with the level of risk to minimize the likelihood of falls. Further review of the policy revealed interventions would be initiated and implemented.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Tube Feeding
(Tag F0693)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, resident interview, observations, medical record review, facility policy review, the facility failed t...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, resident interview, observations, medical record review, facility policy review, the facility failed to label/date an intermittently ran tube feeding bottle. This affected one (#51) of three residents who received enteral feedings. The facility census was 74.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record for Resident #51 revealed an admission date of 02/28/11. Diagnoses included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), gastrostomy, and alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced persisting dementia.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 02/23/22, revealed the resident had impaired cognition with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of three out of 15 (severe impairment) and no noted behaviors. The resident required total assistance of one staff member for eating. He required extensive to total assistance of one to two or more staff members for all Activities of daily Living (ADL's).
Review of the plan of care dated 01/11/22 revealed the resident required tube feeding related to dysphagia. Interventions included total assistance with tube feeding per medical director (MD) orders.
Review of physician orders for April 2022 identified an order dated 01/18/22 for Jevity 1.5 at 40 milliliters per hour (ml/h) to start every day at 6:00 A.M. and stop at 2:00 A.M.
Review of the Nutrition Data Collection/Evaluation dated 03/30/22 revealed Jevity 1.5 tube feeding was provided at 40 milliliters (ml) per hour for 20 hours out of 24, providing 1500 calories which was 100% of the resident's recommended intake, 60 grams of protein, and 1680 milliliters (ml) of free water flush.
Observation on 04/04/22 at 8:04 P.M. of Resident #51 revealed Jevity 1.5 calories (CAL) was hanging and running through the resident's peg tube. The bottle of enteral/tube feeding (TF) was undated and running at 40 ml/hr.
Interview and observation on 04/05/22 at 7:34 A.M. of Resident #51 with State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #350, confirmed there was no date on the TF that was running.
Interview on 04/05/22 at 8:55 A.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #650, revealed TF bottles and tubing was changed every 24 hours. She confirmed nursing staff kept track of the time the feeding and tubing was used by dating the bottle and tubing at the time of initiating the feeding.
Interview on 04/05/22 at 9:23 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident 51's tube feeding bottle was not dated when she removed it and hung a new bottle on 04/05/22.
Review of the facility policy titled, Feeding Tubes dated 10/30/20 revealed the use of enteral nutrition was to be consistent with the manufacturer recommendations.
Review of the [NAME] Manufacturer instructions dated 2022 revealed when using Jevity 1.5 for use with enteral feeding pumps, precautions included unless a shorter hang time was specified by the set manufacturer, the product should be hung for up to 48 hours after initial connection when clean technique and only one new set were used, otherwise hang for no more than 24 hours.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0742
(Tag F0742)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide the necessary mental health treatment to maint...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide the necessary mental health treatment to maintain the resident's highest mental health status. This affected one resident (Resident #25) of two residents reviewed for behavioral health needs. The facility census was 74.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #25 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of major depressive disorder, single episode, and mental disorder.
Review of Resident #25's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was mildly cognitively impaired with a mood interview score of 05 (mild depression). The resident's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], revealed he was cognitively intact with a mood interview score of 00 (no depression).
Review of Resident #25's orders, dated 10/01/22, revealed mental health medication orders for Venlafaxine HCL Extended Release 150 milligram (mg) capsule one time a day for depression, Bupropion HCL Extended Release 300 mg tablet with a 150 mg tablet (a total of 450 mg) one time a day for depression. His orders, dated 12/19/21, revealed to monitor resident for increased behaviors of sad facial expression and document intervention and effectiveness every day and evening shift.
Review of Resident #25's medication administration records (MAR) dated February 2022 to April 2022 revealed the resident was taking mental health medications as ordered above.
Review of Resident #25's treatment administration records (TAR) dated February 2022 to April 2022 revealed the resident was being assessed twice a shift for mood without any concerns being documented.
Review of Resident #25's care plan, dated 10/01/21, revealed the resident was to have his mental health medications administered as ordered and to monitor for side effects. Resident #25 was to structure his leisure time independently and is to be involved in structured group activities and/or independent activities. Monitor resident's participation. If participation decreases, discuss reasons why with the resident, as this may be typical for the resident. Added to the care plan on 12/19/21, was that Resident #25 had the potential to exhibit sad facial expressions related to his depression. All documentation was N for no signs of sad facial expression.
Review of Resident #25's social services progress notes revealed no documented change in behavior. There was no documentation of increase in sleep or decrease in activities.
Review of Resident #25's activities documentation revealed a noted decrease in activity participation starting 03/13/22. The resident participated in eight planned activities the month of December 2021, 15 planned activities the month of January 2022, eight planned activities the month of February 2022, and four planned activities for the month of March 2022. Resident #25 only refused planned activities two times during the months of December 2021, January 2022, and February 2022. He refused eight planned activities during the month of March 2022 starting on 03/13/22.
Observation on 04/04/22 at 8:00 P.M. and 04/05/22 at 8:00 A.M. revealed Resident #25 lying on his bed with his eyes closed. No distress noted.
On 04/05/22 at 8:54 A.M. an interview with Resident #25 revealed he felt his mental health medication for his mood was not working correctly. He reported he felt his mental health medication worked at first but not now. He reported he was up at night and sleeps a lot during the day. He felt he became angry easily. Resident #25 reported he told Psychologist #351 one to two months ago how he felt he angered easily and thought his mental health medications were not working. Resident #25 thought Psychologist #351 was to tell Physician #355 how he was feeling, and his mental health medications would be adjusted.
Observation on 04/05/22 at 3:25 P.M. revealed Resident #25 sleeping in his bed with an eye mask on. This same observation was made on 04/05/22 at 3:45 P.M.
On 04/05/22 at 3:45 P.M. an interview with Resident #25's wife and roommate, Resident #8, revealed Resident #25 sleeps around the clock. She reported she tried to speak with Psychologist #351 about her concerns, but he didn't listen.
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On 04/0622 at 9:18 A.M. an interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #630 revealed she had seen Resident #25 be quick to anger with his wife. LPN #630 had not seen this with any other residents.
On 04/06/22 at 10:30 A.M. an interview with Activities Director (AD) #530 revealed Resident #25 had a decrease in activities since February 2022 and she felt Resident #25 seemed to be more depressed. AD #530 reported she had brought the issue up in morning meetings.
On 04/06/22 at 11:55 A.M. an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed she didn't know of any mental health concerns with Resident #25. She reported the issue had not been brought to morning meeting.
On 04/06/22 at 11:59 A.M. a phone interview with Psychologist #351 revealed Resident #25 stayed in his room most of the time. He reported Resident #25 had complained of insomnia but review of all notes revealed the resident sleeps soundly. Psychologist #351 reported he believed his increased sleep, up to 18 hours per day, may be due to decreased interests in activities at the facility.
On 04/06/22 at 12:46 P.M. an interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #100 verified that increased sleeping and a decrease in activities could be a sign of a recent increase in depression. She also verified the staff at the facility had not recognized this potential increase in depression.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, resident interview, observations, medical record review, facility policy review, the facility failed to monitor and treat psychotropic medication side effect/adverse reaction...
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Based on staff interview, resident interview, observations, medical record review, facility policy review, the facility failed to monitor and treat psychotropic medication side effect/adverse reactions. This affected one (Resident #73) of six residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 74.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #73 revealed an initial admission date of 12/30/21 and a readmission date of 03/08/22. Diagnoses included cellulitis of the left lower limb, diastolic heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Stage III chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypothyroidism, chronic pain syndrome, cervical radiculopathy, cognitive communication deficit, muscle weakness, chronic venous hypertension with ulcer and inflammation of the left lower extremity, pain in the left leg, hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus (DM2), major depressive disorder, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), and anxiety disorder.
Review of the comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 03/14/22, revealed Resident #73 had intact cognition with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15 (no impairment) and no noted behaviors. The resident required extensive assistance of one to two or more staff members for all activities of daily Living (ADL) except eating which she required set-up and supervision. Further review revealed Resident #73 had one stage II pressure ulcer (partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis) that was community acquired and was at risk for pressure ulcer development. She had a pressure reducing cushion for her chair and bed, had application of dressings, and received pressure ulcer care. The MDS revealed she received three antidepressant medications, zero antipsychotic medications, and no antipsychotic medications were reviewed.
Review of the Abnormal Involuntary Movement (AIM) assessments from 03/30/20 through 03/11/22 revealed the resident scored zero (no single score exceeding 1 (in items 1 to 10) - resident may be at low risk for movement disorders).
Review of the physician orders for April 2022 revealed an order dated 03/24/22 for trazodone (antidepressant) 200 milligrams (mg) at bedtime (HS) for sleeplessness. An order dated 03/24/22 for sertraline (antidepressant) 100 mg by mouth at HS related to major depressive disorder, and an order dated 03/24/22 for Aripiprazole (antipsychotic) tablet 2 mg at HS for depression.
Observations on 04/04/22 at 8:54 P.M., 04/05/22 at 3:15 P.M., 04/05/22 at 3:22 P.M., 04/07/22 at 11:07 A.M., 04/07/22 at 11:28 A.M., 04/08/22 at 10:30 A.M. of Resident #73 revealed her jaw moved forward and backwards and she rolled her lips at rest.
Observation and interview on 04/05/22 at 8:09 A.M. of Resident #73 revealed her jaw moved forward and backwards and she rolled her lips during pauses in the interview.
Observation and interview on 04/08/22 at 10:30 A.M. with Resident #73 revealed she had abnormal jaw and lip movement. Interview with the resident revealed she was unaware of her lip and jaw movement, and she was not able to control it.
Interview on 04/08/22 at 10:33 A.M. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #300 revealed she had worked with Resident #73 every time the resident was re-admitted to the facility and confirmed she was very familiar with the resident. She confirmed Resident #73 had abnormal jaw and lip movements and had the abnormal movements on every admission. She was unsure where the abnormal movements were to be documented and confirmed the resident should be monitored for side effects of her antipsychotic/antidepressant medications. She revealed that there was no intervention for the abnormal movement implemented as far as she knew.
Interview on 04/08/22 at 10:35 A.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #100 revealed Resident #73 should have had an order to monitor for side effects of her medications so the order was added on 04/07/22 after surveyor intervention.
Review of the facility policy titled Medication Administration, revised 01/01/22, revealed any adverse side effects were to be reported and documented.
Review of the facility policy titled Use of Psychotropic Drugs and Gradual Dose Reductions, revised 10/18/20, revealed the effects of the psychotropic medications on a resident were to be evaluated on an ongoing basis such as upon physician evaluation, during the pharmacists monthly medication regimen review, during MDS reviews (quarterly, annually, significant changes), and in accordance with nurse assessments and medication monitoring parameters consistent with clinical standards of practice, manufacturer's specifications, and the resident's comprehensive plan of care.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Antibiotic Stewardship
(Tag F0881)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of the infection and antibiotic stewardship program, interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of the infection and antibiotic stewardship program, interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure residents met criteria of antibiotic treatment. This affected one (Resident #47) of five residents reviewed for hospitalization.
Findings include:
Record review revealed Resident #47 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), atrial fibrillation, paraplegia, diabetes, emphysema, and history of COVID-19 on 02/09/22.
Review of Resident #47's hospital records dated 12/18/21 revealed the resident's principal diagnoses was hypoxia and secondary was acute exacerbation of COPD. Resident #47 was provided instructions on atrial fibrillation, pneumonia, and booster injection for COVID-19.
Review of Resident #47 nursing progress note dated 12/14/21 revealed the hospital reported the resident was admitted to intensive care and was on antibiotics for a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Further of Resident #47 discharge prescriptions and orders indicated the resident was provided antibiotic prescriptions for doxycycline 100 milligram (mg) and Ciprofloxacin 500 mg tablets take one twice daily for 10 days starting 12/18/21. There was no indication for usage.
Review of Resident #47's orders and medication administration records dated 12/2021 revealed the resident was ordered doxycycline 100 milligram (mg) and Ciprofloxacin 500 mg tablets take one twice daily for 10 days starting 12/18/21. There was no indication for usage. The resident was placed on contact isolation from 12/18/21 to 12/20/21.
Review of the infection control log dated 12/2021 revealed on 12/13/21 and 12/18/21 (two separate entry dates with same information) Resident #47 was receiving Doxycycline and Cipro; however, the infection was marked other and the organism was marked No Response.
Review of Resident #47's criteria forms for antibiotic stewardship dated 12/13/21 and 12/18/21 revealed the criteria forms were blank except on 12/13/21 the diagnoses were COPD and 12/18/21 indicated Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the sputum.
Interview on 04/07/22 at 11:17 A.M. with Resident #47 verified he was in the hospital from [DATE] to 12/18/21 for exacerbation of his COPD. He was also being treated with antibiotics for a UTI and pneumonia.
Interview on 04/08/22 at 1:07 P.M., with the Infection Preventionist (IP) #850 reported the infection control log had two entry dates for Resident #47 due to two different staff members had entered the same information. The resident was hospitalized from [DATE] till 12/18/21 for hypoxia and COPD. IP #850 reported she thought the antibiotics were ordered for exacerbation of COPD and MRSA in the sputum. IP #850 reported it must have been determined Resident #47 did not have MRSA due to the isolation was discontinued; however, the antibiotics were continued. IP #850 reported she had no evidence the resident met criteria for antibiotic treatments and was not certain what the antibiotics were ordered for.
Review of the facilities policies titled Antibiotic Prescribing Practices dated 01/01/21 revealed the decision to prescribe an antibiotic would be guided by medical knowledge, best practice, and professional guidelines. The facility would utilize the a 5 D's approach to antibiotic prescribing.
a.
Diagnoses-each prescription would include the reason for the antibiotic, rational, and treatment site.
b.
Drug-the prescribed medication would be appropriate for the treatment site and identified organism.
c.
Dose-the dose and route of administration would be clearly identified.
d.
Duration-the documentation shall include start date, end date, and planned days of therapy.
e.
De-escalation-reassessment of empire precautions would be conducted for appropriateness and necessity, factoring in results of diagnostic testing, laboratory results., and/or changes in the clinical status of the residents.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0886
(Tag F0886)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations to Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Spread in Nursing Homes, staff interview, and medi...
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Based on observation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations to Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Spread in Nursing Homes, staff interview, and medical record review the facility failed to ensure a resident who was not up to date on COVID-19 vaccination was tested between the fifth or seventh day after admission. This affected one (Resident #124) of one resident reviewed for transmission-based precautions. The facility census was 74.
Findings include:
Review of Resident #124's medical record revealed an admission date of 03/25/22 with diagnoses including polyneuropathy, chronic kidney, obstructive reflux, anemia, chronic congestive heart failure, major depressive disorder, and urinary retention.
Resident #124 was placed on quarantine upon admission as he was not up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations.
Interview of the Director of Nursing (DON) on 04/04/22 at 7:10 A.M. revealed Resident #124 was on transmission-based precautions because he was a newly admitted and was not up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations.
Observation of Resident #124 on 04/04/22 at 6:25 P.M. revealed he was on transmission-based precautions.
Observation of Resident #124 on 04/05/22 at 10:45 A.M. revealed the transmission-based precautions were discontinued.
Further review of Resident #124's medical record revealed he tested negative for COVID-19 on 03/25/22 before he left the hospital. There was no documented evidence Resident #124 was tested for COVID-19 on day five or day seven after the hospital test.
Interview of the DON on 04/05/22 at 5:10 P.M. confirmed Resident #124 was not COVID-19 tested on day five or seven as the DON was not aware of the recommendation. Resident #124 was tested for COVID-19 on 04/05/2022.
Review of the CDC Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations to Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Spread in Nursing Homes, updated 02/02/22, revealed newly admitted residents and residents who have left the facility for greater than 24 hours, regardless of vaccination status, should have a series of two viral tests for SARS-COV-2 infection: immediately and, if negative, again five to seven days after their admission.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0919
(Tag F0919)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation, interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure a resident's call light was func...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation, interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure a resident's call light was functional. This affected one (Resident #31) of one resident reviewed for call light function. The facility census was 74.
Findings include:
Record review revealed Resident #31 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cervical disc disorder, seizures, and syncope and collapse.
Review of Resident #31's care plan dated 01/19/22 revealed she should have the call light within reach and encourage her to use it for assistance as needed.
Review of Resident #31's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed she was cognitively intact and could walk in her room or in the corridor independently without physical assistance from staff.
Interview on 04/04/22 at 8:20 P.M. with Resident #31 revealed her call light was not working. Resident #31 reported the call light had not been working for a while since she moved into a new room. Resident #31 reported she was not offered another room or a bell to use since her call light did not work.
Observation on 04/04/22 at 8:22 P.M. of Resident #31's call light revealed the wall unit behind the bed was covered with clear package tape. There was a straw over the reset button and multiple pieces of clear two-inch-wide tape holding it down. The tape extended over the plate onto the wall. Resident #31 tested the call light at that time, and the light outside the room did not light up.
Interview on 04/06/22 at 7:49 A.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #420 and Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) #610 verified the call light did not work after they attempted to test it. Both RN #420 and CNA #610 verified it was unsafe for a resident not to have a working call light and did not know why there was tape on the wall plate for the call system.
Interview on 04/06/22 at 7:53 A.M. with Maintenance Director (MD) #190 revealed he had not received any reports regarding the nonfunctional call light system. Observation of the call system plate on the wall with MD #190 revealed a straw over the reset button and multiple pieces of clear two-inch-wide tape holding it down. The tape extended over the plate onto the wall. MD #190 reported he checks call lights weekly and someone had done this since his call light checks last week. MD #190 verified that a nonfunctioning call light is not safe for residents.
Review of the facility policy titled Call Lights: Accessibility and Timely Response, dated 01/02/21, revealed the facility should be adequately equipped with a call light at each residents' bedside, toilet, and bathing facility to allow residents to call for assistance. All staff will be educated on the proper use of the resident call system, including how the system works and ensuring resident access to the call light. Based on the reported concern of Resident #31 and the condition of the call light connection at the wall plate and the fact that the call light didn't work, the resident did not have the ability to call for assistance.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Requirements
(Tag F0622)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure resident medical records contained co...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure resident medical records contained comprehensive and specific documentation pertaining to the circumstances of transfers and failed to ensure required information was provided to the receiving provider for all residents at the time of transfer/hospitalization. This affected four residents (#47, #73, #74 and #57) of five residents reviewed for transfers/hospitalizations.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record for Resident #73 revealed an initial admission date of 12/30/21 and a readmission date of 03/08/22. Resident #73 had diagnoses including cellulitis of the left lower limb, diastolic heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Stage III chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypothyroidism, chronic pain syndrome, cervical radiculopathy, cognitive communication deficit, muscle weakness, chronic venous hypertension with ulcer and inflammation of the left lower extremity, pain in the left leg, hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus (DM2), major depressive disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and anxiety disorder.
Review of the comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 03/14/22 revealed the resident had intact cognition with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 of 15 and no noted behaviors.
Review of the plan of care dated 03/09/22 revealed the resident was At risk for return to hospital related to (left blank). Interventions included observe for pain, medicate per orders, and implement non-pharmaceutical interventions as indicated.
Review of the progress note, dated 03/16/22 at 9:17 A.M. and 12:16 P.M. by Registered Nurse (RN) #650 revealed Tylenol was administered for pain and was effective in eliminating the resident's pain.
Review of the progress note, dated 03/16/22 at 7:35 P.M. and 10:51 P.M. by RN #360 revealed Tylenol was administered for pain and was effective in eliminating the resident pain.
Review of the progress note dated 03/17/22 at 8:36 A.M. revealed the resident did not have pain, signs/symptoms of infection, no signs/symptoms of high or low blood sugar, and no resident abnormalities were documented.
Review of a physician's order, dated 03/18/22 revealed an order to send the resident to the emergency room (ER) for evaluation and treatment.
There was no documentation regarding the resident's condition prior to being sent to the hospital on [DATE].
Review of the progress note, dated 03/21/2022 at 2:44 P.M. by RN #850 revealed the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) met to review the order to send the resident to the ER. The note revealed the resident was admitted to the hospital for acute cystitis, abdominal pain, right pleural effusion and possible paracentesis.
Review of the progress note, dated 03/23/2022 at 8:30 P.M. revealed the resident returned to the facility from the hospital on this date at 8:00 P.M.
On 04/05/22 at 8:01 A.M. interview with Resident #73 revealed the resident was hospitalized for five days approximately one week ago for abdominal pain.
On 04/08/22 at 9:51 A.M. interview with RN #100 confirmed there was no documented note/update on Resident #73's condition prior to being sent to the hospital on [DATE]. RN #100 confirmed the last note was a skilled noted on 03/17/22. She also revealed she was unsure why the resident went to the ER on [DATE] and again confirmed there should have been documentation in the resident medical record regarding the resident's status and reason for the hospital transfer.
Review of the facility policy titled, Transfer and Discharge (including AMA), revised 07/28/20 revealed the facility was to complete and send a transfer form with the resident upon transfer/discharge or provide the transfer form as soon as practicable and copies were retained in the resident's medical record. Further review of the policy revealed the assessment findings were to be documented with other relevant information regarding the transfer, in the medical record.
Review of the facility policy titled Transfer and Discharge, dated 01/01/21 revealed complete and send with the resident a transfer form which included the resident's status, including baseline and current mental, behavior and functional status, and recent vital signs. Current diagnoses, allergies, and reason for transfer. Contact information for the practitioner responsible for care, resident's representative information including contact information, special instructions, special risk (falls, elopement, etc.). Comprehensive plan of care and another documentation to ensure a safe and effective transition of care including a copy of Advance Directives. The original copies of the transfer from and advance directive accompany the resident and copies were retained for the resident's medical record.
2. Record review revealed Resident #47 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), paraplegia, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, gastro-esophageal, thoracic spina bifida, sleep apnea, morbid obesity, insomnia, history of COVID-19, flaccid neuropathic bladder, emphysema, atrial fibrillation, and anxiety. The resident had listed a cousin as an emergency contact.
Review of Resident #47 nursing progress notes revealed the resident was discharged to the hospital via squad on 12/13/21 per physician orders and recommendation and returned to the facility on [DATE]. Further review of Resident #47's medical record revealed no documented evidence of any required transfer information being sent or information verbally communicated to the hospital related to the resident's transfer.
Review of Resident #47's hospital notes revealed the resident was admitted to the hospital on [DATE] and discharged on 12/18/21 with the primary diagnoses of hypoxia and acute exacerbation of COPD.
On 04/07/22 at 11:57 A.M. interview with RN #100 revealed the facility should have completed a transfer form with all required information for the resident related to the transfer. However, the facility had not been completing this form. RN #100 confirmed there was no documented evidence the required transfer information was sent with the resident or verbally communicated to the hospital.
Review of the facility policy titled, Transfer and Discharge (including AMA), revised 07/28/20 revealed the facility was to complete and send a transfer form with the resident upon transfer/discharge or provide the transfer form as soon as practicable and copies were retained in the resident's medical record. Further review of the policy revealed the assessment findings were to be documented with other relevant information regarding the transfer, in the medical record.
Review of the facility policy titled Transfer and Discharge, dated 01/01/21 revealed complete and send with the resident a transfer form which included the resident's status, including baseline and current mental, behavior and functional status, and recent vital signs. Current diagnoses, allergies, and reason for transfer. Contact information for the practitioner responsible for care, resident's representative information including contact information, special instructions, special risk (falls, elopement, etc.). Comprehensive plan of care and another documentation to ensure a safe and effective transition of care including a copy of Advance Directives. The original copies of the transfer from and advance directive accompany the resident and copies were retained for the resident's medical record.
3. Review of Resident #57's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including acute osteomyelitis, respiratory failure, post COVID-19, injury of unspecified kidney, dementia, type II diabetes, essential hypertension, constipation and bladder disorder.
Review of Resident #57's admission MDS 3.0 assessment, dated 12/20/2021 revealed the resident's speech was clear, she usually understood others, she had no depression and her cognition was moderately impaired. Resident #57 had no behaviors, did not wander and did not reject care.
Review of Resident #57's quarterly MDS 3.0 assessment, dated 01/14/2022 revealed the resident was severely cognitively impaired.
Review of Resident #57's progress notes revealed she was discharged to the hospital on [DATE].
There was no evidence Resident #57's representative information including contact information, advance directive information, and a copy of the resident's discharge summary was provided to the hospital when Resident #57 was discharged to a hospital.
On 04/07/22 at 1:55 P.M. interview with RN #100 confirmed the required information was not provided to the hospital when Resident #57 was discharged to the hospital.
Review of the facility policy titled, Transfer and Discharge (including AMA), revised 07/28/20 revealed the facility was to complete and send a transfer form with the resident upon transfer/discharge or provide the transfer form as soon as practicable and copies were retained in the resident's medical record. Further review of the policy revealed the assessment findings were to be documented with other relevant information regarding the transfer, in the medical record.
Review of the facility policy titled Transfer and Discharge, dated 01/01/21 revealed complete and send with the resident a transfer form which included the resident's status, including baseline and current mental, behavior and functional status, and recent vital signs. Current diagnoses, allergies, and reason for transfer. Contact information for the practitioner responsible for care, resident's representative information including contact information, special instructions, special risk (falls, elopement, etc.). Comprehensive plan of care and another documentation to ensure a safe and effective transition of care including a copy of Advance Directives. The original copies of the transfer from and advance directive accompany the resident and copies were retained for the resident's medical record.
4. Review of Resident #74's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and discharged on 03/06/2022 with diagnoses including open wound left foot, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, anemia, essential hypertension, and type II diabetes.
Review of Resident #74's progress notes revealed on 03/06/2022 Resident #74 was discharged to a hospital.
There was no evidence Resident #74's representative information including contact information, advance directive information and a copy of the resident's discharge summary was provided to the hospital when Resident #74 was discharged to a hospital.
On 04/07/22 at 1:55 P.M. interview with RN #100 confirmed the required information was not provided to the hospital when Resident #74 was discharged to the hospital.
Review of the facility policy titled, Transfer and Discharge (including AMA), revised 07/28/20 revealed the facility was to complete and send a transfer form with the resident upon transfer/discharge or provide the transfer form as soon as practicable and copies were retained in the resident's medical record. Further review of the policy revealed the assessment findings were to be documented with other relevant information regarding the transfer, in the medical record.
Review of the facility policy titled Transfer and Discharge, dated 01/01/21 revealed complete and send with the resident a transfer form which included the resident's status, including baseline and current mental, behavior and functional status, and recent vital signs. Current diagnoses, allergies, and reason for transfer. Contact information for the practitioner responsible for care, resident's representative information including contact information, special instructions, special risk (falls, elopement, etc.). Comprehensive plan of care and another documentation to ensure a safe and effective transition of care including a copy of Advance Directives. The original copies of the transfer from and advance directive accompany the resident and copies were retained for the resident's medical record.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure residents, their responsible parties and/or the Ombudsman were notified of resident transfers/discharges as required. This affected four residents(#64, #47, #74 and #57) of five residents reviewed for transfer/discharge/hospitalizations.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record for Resident #64 revealed an admission date of 02/06/20 with diagnoses including cerebrovascular disease, type II diabetes mellitus (DM2) with neuropathy, encounter for palliative care, lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), mild cognitive impairment, muscle weakness, difficulty walking, unsteadiness on feet, major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 03/01/22 revealed the resident had moderately impaired cognition with the a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 11.
Review of a progress note, dated 11/11/2021 at 11:00 A.M. by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #780 revealed the resident went out to the wound center for an appointment, where she was then sent to the emergency room (ER) to evaluate her foot wound.
Review of the progress note dated 11/11/2021 at 9:44 P.M. by LPN #860 revealed she called the hospital for an update on the resident. She was informed the resident was being admitted , was not to have anything by mouth after midnight due to a wound consult. The resident was treated with intravenous (IV) antibiotics (Vancomycin) and it was estimated the resident would be hospitalized for several days.
Review of the progress note, dated 11/14/2021 at 10:00 P.M. revealed the resident was re-admitted to the facility.
On 04/05/22 at 8:50 A.M. interview with Resident #64 revealed she was admitted to the hospital two months ago for infection to be removed from her foot.
On 04/07/22 at 11:58 A.M. interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #100 revealed the facility was not keeping track of resident, responsible party transfer/discharge notices, resident transfer forms or the Ombudsman notification of transfers. RN #100 revealed all residents should get a transfer notice and the Ombudsman was to be notified but when she asked the staff about the transfer notification form the staff did not know what she was referring to.
Review of the facility policy titled Transfer and Discharge (including AMA), revised 07/28/20 revealed the facility was to complete and send a transfer form with the resident upon transfer/discharge or provide the transfer form as soon as practicable and copies were retained in the resident's medical record. Further review of the policy revealed the transfer notice was to be provided to the residents' representative as soon as practicable and a notice of transfer was to be sent to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman via a monthly list.
Review of the facility policy titled Transfer and Discharge, dated 01/01/21 revealed to provide a transfer notice as soon as practical to the resident and representative. The policy revealed the social service director or designee would provide notice to the ombudsman.
2. Record review revealed Resident #47 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), paraplegia, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, gastro-esophageal, thoracic spina bifida, sleep apnea, morbid obesity, insomnia, history of COVID-19, flaccid neuropathic bladder, emphysema, atrial fibrillation and anxiety. The Resident had listed a cousin as an emergency contact.
Review of Resident #47 nursing progress notes revealed the resident was discharged to the hospital via squad on 12/13/21 per physician orders and recommendation and returned to the facility on [DATE].
Review of Resident #47's hospital notes revealed the resident was admitted to the hospital on [DATE] and discharged on 12/18/21 with the primary diagnoses of hypoxia and acute exacerbation of COPD.
Further review revealed no evidence the resident or representative received notification in writing regarding the transfer or evidence the Ombudsman was notified of the transfer.
On 04/07/22 at 11:57 A.M. interview with RN #100 revealed there was no documented evidence the resident or representative received notification in writing regarding the transfer or evidence the Ombudsman was notified of the resident's transfer.
Review of the facility policy titled Transfer and Discharge (including AMA), revised 07/28/20 revealed the facility was to complete and send a transfer form with the resident upon transfer/discharge or provide the transfer form as soon as practicable and copies were retained in the resident's medical record. Further review of the policy revealed the transfer notice was to be provided to the residents' representative as soon as practicable and a notice of transfer was to be sent to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman via a monthly list.
Review of the facility policy titled Transfer and Discharge, dated 01/01/21 revealed to provide a transfer notice as soon as practical to the resident and representative. The policy revealed the social service director or designee would provide notice to the ombudsman.
3. Review of Resident #57's medical record revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included: acute osteomyelitis, respiratory failure, post COVID-19, injury of unspecified kidney, dementia, type II diabetes, essential hypertension, constipation and bladder disorder.
Review of Resident #57's admission MDS 3.0 assessment, dated 12/20/2021 revealed the resident's speech was clear, she usually understood others, she had no depression and her cognition was moderately impaired. Resident #57 had no behaviors, did not wander and did not reject care.
Review of Resident #57's quarterly MDS 3.0 assessment, dated 01/14/2022 revealed the resident's cognition was severely impaired.
Review of Resident #57's progress notes revealed the resident was discharged to the hospital on [DATE] and returned to the facility following the hospitalization.
There was no evidence of Resident #57's representative was notified in writing of the reason for the discharge and no evidence the Ombudsman was notified as required.
On 04/07/2022 at 1:55 P.M. interview with RN #100 confirmed Resident #57's representative was not notified in writing of the reason for the discharge and the Ombudsman was not notified as required.
Review of the facility policy titled Transfer and Discharge (including AMA), revised 07/28/20 revealed the facility was to complete and send a transfer form with the resident upon transfer/discharge or provide the transfer form as soon as practicable and copies were retained in the resident's medical record. Further review of the policy revealed the transfer notice was to be provided to the residents' representative as soon as practicable and a notice of transfer was to be sent to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman via a monthly list.
Review of the facility policy titled Transfer and Discharge, dated 01/01/21 revealed to provide a transfer notice as soon as practical to the resident and representative. The policy revealed the social service director or designee would provide notice to the ombudsman.
4. Review of Resident #74's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including open wound left foot, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, anemia, essential hypertension, and type II diabetes. The resident was transferred to the hospital on [DATE] and did not return to the facility following the hospitalization.
There was no evidence of Resident #74's representative being notified in writing of the reason for the discharge and no evidence the Ombudsman was notified as required.
On 04/07/2022 at 1:55 P.M. interview with RN #100 confirmed Resident #74's representative was not notified in writing of the reason for the discharge and the Ombudsman was not notified as required.
Review of the facility policy titled Transfer and Discharge (including AMA), revised 07/28/20 revealed the facility was to complete and send a transfer form with the resident upon transfer/discharge or provide the transfer form as soon as practicable and copies were retained in the resident's medical record. Further review of the policy revealed the transfer notice was to be provided to the residents' representative as soon as practicable and a notice of transfer was to be sent to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman via a monthly list.
Review of the facility policy titled Transfer and Discharge, dated 01/01/21 revealed to provide a transfer notice as soon as practical to the resident and representative. The policy revealed the social service director or designee would provide notice to the ombudsman.
Review of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid requirements for this rule reveal when a resident is temporarily transferred on an emergency basis to an acute care facility, this type of transfer is considered to be a facility-initiated transfer and a notice of transfer must be provided to the resident and resident representative as soon as practicable, according to 42 CFR §483.15(c)(4)(ii)(D). Copies of notices for emergency transfers must also still be sent to the ombudsman, but they may be sent when practicable, such as in a list of residents on a monthly basis.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
PASARR Coordination
(Tag F0644)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. Review of the medical record for the Resident #71 revealed an admission date of 03/04/22. Diagnoses included Chronic Obstruct...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. Review of the medical record for the Resident #71 revealed an admission date of 03/04/22. Diagnoses included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), emphysema, schizoaffective disorder-bipolar type, mood disorder due to known physiological conditions with mixed features, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Resident had diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder bipolar type on 11/19/21, mood disorder dated 11/19/21, bipolar disorder dated 03/04/22, and schizophrenia on 03/04/22.
Review of the comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 03/04/22, revealed the resident had intact cognition with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 14 out of 15 (no impairment) and no behaviors. The resident was independent or required supervision for all Activities of daily Living (ADL's). Further review of the MDS confirmed the resident had a known diagnosis of Bipolar and Schizophrenia.
Review of the plan of care dated 03/04/22 revealed the resident had a mood problem related to Schizoaffective disorder Bipolar type, and mood disorder due to known physiological condition with mixed Features. Interventions included behavioral health consults as needed.
Review of the plan of care dated 03/04/22 revealed the resident received antipsychotic medications related to the diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder bipolar type. Interventions included medications as ordered, observe for adverse drug effects, and notify the Medical Director as needed.
Review of the Preadmission screen and Resident Review (PASARR) dated 03/10/22 revealed the resident had no indications of a serious mental illness and/or developmental disability effective 03/10/22.
Interview on 04/06/22 at 10:58 AM with Director of Admissions Social Worker #750 confirmed the PASARR for Resident #71 was inaccurate as it did not contain his schizoaffective disorder-bipolar type, mood disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. She revealed the PASARR was completed by Hospice, but she would correct and resubmit the PASARR.
Review of the new PASARR dated 04/06/22 revealed the resident had schizophrenia, mood disorder, and schizoaffective disorder-bipolar and a referral for a Level II evaluation was made.
Review of the facility policy titled, PASARR-Preadmission screen and Resident Review revised 10/18/20 revealed all residents were required to have a level I PASARR screen prior to or upon admission to the facility. When indicated on the level I screen that a level II screen was required, the facility will complete notification to the State's PASARR program notice for the level II screen. If a resident was admitted with a level diagnosis as indicated above, review was required upon change in the resident's condition.
Based on record review, interviews, and policy reviews the facility failed to ensure Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) were accurate and/or resubmitted after change of diagnoses that required Level II review. This affected four (Resident #43, #46, #49, and #71) of five reviewed for PASARR.
Findings included:
1. Record review revealed Resident #43 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. On 02/03/20 psychosis was added to the diagnoses list, 06/16/20 schizoaffective disorder was added to the diagnoses list, and on 12/13/20 major depression was added to the diagnoses list.
Review of Resident #43 last PASARR dated 12/14/15 revealed no evidence the resident had any mental illness and did not qualify for level two services.
Review of Resident #43's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed the resident was not currently considered by the state Level II PASARR process to have serious mental illness and or/or intellectual disability or related condition.
Review of Resident #43's orders and Medication Administration Records dated 04/2022 revealed the resident was receiving Remeron 15 milligrams (mg) daily and Zoloft 25 mg daily for depression.
Review of Resident #43's last psychiatric note dated 11/02/21 revealed the resident had diagnoses including major depression disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and psychosis.
Interview on 04/06/22 at 9:28 A.M., with admission Director (AD) #750 confirmed Resident #43 has not had an updated PASARR since 2015 to reflect new diagnoses and treatment.
Interview on 04/06/22 at 9:31 A.M., with AD #750 reported she had submitted a new PASARR this morning for Resident #43, however he did not qualify for Level two services. After reviewing the new PASARR AD #740 submitted today, it was identified by the surveyor that AD #750 omitted the psychosis diagnoses, Remeron and Zoloft medications, and that the resident had received psychiatric services in the past two years.
On 04/06/22 at 9:46 A.M., interview with AD #750 revealed she re-submitted the PASARR from this morning and the resident qualified for Level II services. She would not get the results for a couple days.
2. Record review revealed Resident #46 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. On 07/01/14 mood disorder and major depressive disorder was added to the diagnoses list, on 10/01/15 schizophrenia was added to the diagnoses list, on 07/10/15 moderate intellectual disability was added to the diagnoses list.
Review of Resident #46's last PASARR dated 10/01/08 revealed no evidence the resident had any mental illness and did not qualify for Level II services.
Review of Resident #46's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed the resident was not currently considered by the state Level II PASARR process to have serious mental illness and or/or intellectual disability or related condition.
Review of Resident #46's orders and Medication Administration Records dated 04/2022 revealed the resident was receiving Zyprexa 10 MG by mouth at bedtime related to schizophrenia and Effexor 37.5 mg by mouth one time a day related to major depression.
Review of Resident #46's last psychiatric note dated 05/19/20 revealed the resident had diagnoses including psychosis, major depressive disorder, and moderate intellectual disabilities. There was no evidence the resident was currently receiving psychiatric services.
Interview on 04/06/22 at 7:30 A.M., with AD #750 confirmed the resident did not have a current PASARR to reflect her new diagnoses and she would submit a new PASARR today.
Interview on 04/06/22 09:46 A.M., interview with AD #750 revealed she submitted the new PASARR and the resident qualified for Level II services with the updates and it will be a couple days before she had the results. Further review of the new PASARR with AD #750 revealed the new PASARR submitted today did not include psychotic disorder, intellectual disability, or the Effexor. AD #750 reported she would make the corrections and submit again. AD #750 confirmed the Resident had not received psychiatric services in the past two years.
3. Record review revealed Resident #49 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including anxiety disorder. On 08/02/19 schizoaffective disorder was added and on 11/23/29 psychosis and delusional disorder was added.
Review of Resident #49's last PASARR dated 02/20/18 revealed no evidence the resident had schizoaffective disorder, psychosis, or anxiety.
Review of Resident #49's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed the resident was not currently considered by the state Level II PASARR process to have serious mental illness and or/or intellectual disability or related condition.
Review of Resident #49's last psychiatric note dated 02/25/20 revealed the resident had diagnoses including schizoaffective disorder, dementia, and anxiety. There was no evidence the resident was currently receiving psychiatric services.
Interview on 04/06/22 at 7:30 A.M., with AD #750 confirmed the resident did not have a current PASARR to reflect his new diagnoses and she would submit a new PASARR today.
Interview on 04/06/22 at 9:46 A.M., interview with AD #750 revealed she submitted the new PASARR and the resident tripped for Level II services with the updates and it will be a couple days before she had the results. AD #750 confirmed Resident #49 had not received psychiatric services in the past two years.
Review of the facility's policy titled Pre admission Screen and Resident Review dated 01/01/22 revealed the facility must coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program under Medicaid in part 483, subpart C to the maximum extent practicable to avoid duplicative testing and efforts. The facility is responsible for notifying the state agency which govern PASARR of a resident's change in condition.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, resident interview, observations, medical record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to care plan Oxygen therapy and restorative therapy. This affected three (#71, #41, and #59) of three residents reviewed for care plans. The facility census was 74.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record for the Resident #71 revealed an admission date of 03/04/22. Diagnoses included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), emphysema, schizoaffective disorder-bipolar type, mood disorder due to known physiological conditions with mixed features, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Review of the comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 03/04/22, revealed the resident had intact cognition with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 14 out of 15 (no impairment) and no behaviors. The resident was independent or required supervision for all Activities of daily Living (ADL's). Further Review of the MDS assessment revealed the resident did not receive Oxygen services but did have a COPD diagnosis.
Review of the plan of care dated 03/04/22 revealed the resident had shortness of breath (SOB) on exertion at times. Interventions included oxygen (O2) as needed (PRN) via nasal cannula at two liters per min (l/min).
Review of physician orders for April, 2022 revealed an order dated 04/05/22 at 5:45 P.M. (after surveyor intervention) for oxygen to be worn via nasal cannula (NC) via mask as needed (PRN) for dyspnea.
Observation and interview on 04/05/22 at 8:38 A.M. and 8:46 P.M. with Resident #71 revealed Resident #71 was receiving Oxygen at three liters per minute and per nasal cannula. He reported he had been receiving Oxygen therapy since he was admitted .
Interview and observation on 04/04/22 at 8:51 P.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #400 confirmed the resident was receiving Oxygen therapy.
Interview on 04/06/22 at 10:33 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #71 was receiving Oxygen therapy without an order or care plan. She revealed the Oxygen was initiated per standing orders at an unknown time and date.
2. Review of the medical record for Resident #41 revealed an admission date of 08/30/16. Diagnoses included Alzheimer's disease, generalized osteoarthritis, and abnormal posture.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 01/03/22, revealed the resident had impaired cognition with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of three out of 15 (severe impairment) and no documented behaviors. The resident required extensive to total assistance of one to two or more staff members for all Activities of daily Living (ADL's). Further review of the MDS revealed the resident did not have impairment of the upper or lower extremities.
Review of the Occupational Therapy (OT) Evaluation and Plan of Treatment by OT #4000 dated 06/08/21 revealed the resident had no contractures and no upper extremity impaired strength.
Review of the plan of care dated 01/17/22, the resident had an alteration in musculoskeletal status. Interventions included educate the resident/family/caregivers on joint conservation techniques and monitor for fatigue. Plan activities during optimal times when pain and stiffness is abated. There was no care plan for contractures, contracture prevention, or her left hand.
Review of the physician orders for April, 2022 revealed there were no orders related to contractures, contracture prevention, or the treatment of her left hand.
Review of the statement dated 04/07/22 by Director of Therapy Services #130 revealed she contacted the resident's Power of Attorney (POA) to address questions and concerns on Resident # 41's hands and hand contractures offering the option for therapy intervention and the POA declined therapy services. Further review of the statement revealed the resident's POA, in the past, had adamantly declined therapy services for any reason prior to verbal authorization from her and consent was given.
Interview and observation on 04/07/22 at 2:05 P.M. revealed Resident #41 being assisted back to bed. Her left hand was clenched, she was intermittently holding onto her left wrist during care. She opened and moved her right hand and fingers and held onto things such as her wheelchair and bed rail with her right hand, but left hand remained clenched. Upon attempt to request the resident to open her hand she stated no when she was asked if she could open her left hand. State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #760 and STNA #450 denied seeing the resident open her left hand, use her left hand, or using a splint or providing restorative program.
Interview on 04/07/22 at 2:21 P.M. with Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) #140 revealed Resident #41 was known to keep her left hand in a fist or clenched but she was unaware of any contractures. PTA #140 revealed Resident #41 was not receiving therapy services, but she was discharged from therapy with interventions for preventative measures including restorative care.
Interview on 04/07/22 at 2:28 P.M. with Unit Manager (UM) #850 revealed Resident #41 had no contractures that she was aware of.
Interview and observation on 04/07/22 at 2:33 P.M. with UM #850 revealed Resident #41 kept her left hand clenched and did not open her fingers despite several attempts.
Observation on 04/08/22 at 9:47 A.M. of Resident #41 revealed she was sitting up in her wheelchair, in the hallway, being assisted to activities.
Interview and observation on 04/08/22 at 12:45 P.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #100 revealed the resident was able to open her left hand and extend her fingers but would pull her hand away, and grimace. When the resident was asked if her hand hurt, the resident stated yes, hurt, hurt, hurt and continued to pull her hand away. RN #100 confirmed the resident had a tight grip with her left hand but did not have resistance when opening her hand nor did it appear the resident had tightened muscles although the resident immediately balled her fingers back into a fist when she removed her hand. RN #100 confirmed the resident should have been receiving restorative services as restorative care was needed to ensure the resident maintained Range of Motion (ROM) and did not decline.
Review of the facility policy titled, Range of Motion revised 10/30/20 revealed the facility was responsible for providing treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice which included specialized rehabilitation, restorative, and maintenance, braces, splints, active assistance, passive assistance, and supervision. Further review of the policy revealed care plan interventions would be developed and delivered through the facility's restorative program, or through specialized rehabilitative services. The interventions were to be documented on the resident person-centered care plan/restorative care plan and residents were to receive services from restorative services from aides or therapists as needed for prevention of decline in ROM.
Review of the facility policy titled, Restorative Nursing Programs revised 10/30/20 revealed residents that could benefit from a restorative program included those with contracture for management and/or prevention.
3. Review of Resident #59's medical record revealed she was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included: quadriplegia C5-C7, convulsions, neurogenic, bowel, mood disorder, major depressive disorder, morbid obesity, post-traumatic stress disorder, with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, hearing loss, impacted teeth, and hypokalemia.
Review of Resident #59's admission Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] revealed the following. Resident #59 had clear speech, understands others, made self-understood, and her cognition was intact. Resident #59 had minimum depression, no indicators of psychosis, no behaviors, and did not reject care. Resident #59 required extensive for bed mobility, was dependent on two staff to transfer, did not walk, and was dependent on two staff for locomotion. Resident #59 had functional limitations of both side of upper body, no limitations of lower body and she used a wheelchair.
Review of Resident #59's therapy to restorative nursing communication dated 02/15/2022 revealed recommendations for range of motion to both wrists and elbows. The exercises using a two pound weight on the right side and one pound weight on the left side were recommended.
Review of Resident #59's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed the following changes. Resident #59 required extensive assistance of one two staff for locomotion.
Review of Resident #59's plan of care revealed it was silent to range of motion and restorative nursing.
Interview of Resident #59 on 04/04/22 at 8:11 P.M. revealed she had limited range of motion in her hands, wrist, elbow, and lower body. Resident #59 stated she was not receiving range of motion since she was discharged from therapy. Resident #59 demonstrated her limitation in range of motion at the time of the interview.
Interview of Registered Nurse (RN) #100 on 04/08/2022 at 10:29 A.M. confirmed no range of motion plan of care or program was initiated.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review, and policy review the facility failed to ensure interventions were timely implem...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review, and policy review the facility failed to ensure interventions were timely implemented to prevent significant weight loss and residents were provided with accurate nutritional assessments and care plans. This affected three residents (#1, #7, and #57) of three residents reviewed for nutrition. The facility census was 74.
Findings included:
1. Record review revealed Resident #7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (stroke) affecting left non-dominant side, diabetes mellitus, need for assistance with personal care, and generalized muscle weakness.
Review of Resident #7's weights revealed on 01/05/2022, the resident weighed 223.0 pounds (lbs.) and on 01/19/2022, the resident weighed 207.8 pounds. This was a 6.82% weight loss in two weeks. Resident #7 lost over 5% of her weight in a two-week period. She then continued to lose weight as noted with a weight of 203.4 lbs. on 02/22/22 and a weight of 203.0 lbs. on 03/02/22.
Review of Resident #7's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed she was moderately cognitively impaired and required eating with supervision with one person physically assisting. It also revealed she was on a therapeutic mechanically altered diet.
Review of Resident #7's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed she was severely cognitively impaired and eating with extensive assistance with one person physically assisting. The resident was receiving a therapeutic mechanically altered diet with documented weight loss without being on a weight-loss regimen.
Review of Resident #7's order dated 01/23/22 revealed a controlled carbohydrate diet, level 2 texture with regular fluids and thin consistency.
Review of Resident #7's care plan dated 09/15/21 revealed she needed activity of daily living assistance for personal care and tray set up assistance.
Review of Resident #7's dietary logs for January 2022, February 2022, and March 2022 revealed the resident had not been receiving the assistance needed for dining. Between 01/05/22 and 03/02/22 there were 33 empty boxes which do not indicate the resident's level of eating assistance. Also, between 01/05/22 and 03/02/22 there were 25 boxes marked that Resident #7 was either eating independently, eating with supervision or limited assistance.
Review of Resident #7's dietary progress note dated 01/26/22 revealed dietary would make a request for occupational therapy (OT) to evaluate for finger foods so the resident can feed herself.
Review of Resident #7's nutrition/hydration nursing progress note dated 01/27/22 revealed the intervention was for therapy to evaluate the resident for finger foods.
Review of Resident #7's medical record revealed no documented evidence the occupational therapy consult was ordered per the dietary progress note dated 01/26/22.
On 04/06/22 at 9:40 A.M. interview with Dietitian #150 verified she was aware of the weight loss with Resident #7 and believed she was losing weight due to the inability to feed herself. Dietitian #150 requested OT to evaluate Resident #7 for finger foods the end of January.
On 04/08/22 at 2:20 P.M. an interview with Occupational Therapist #200 verified there was no consult received for Resident #7 for evaluation of finger foods from the dietitian on 01/26/22.
Review of facility policy titled Weight Monitoring, dated 01/01/21, revealed that based on the resident's comprehensive assessment, the facility will ensure that all residents maintain acceptable parameters of nutritional status, such as usually body weight or desirable body weight range and electrolyte balance. The policy also revealed that weight can be a useful indicator of nutritional status and that a significant change in weight is defined as a 5% change in weight in one month.
2. Review of Resident #1's medical record revealed he was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included: acute and chronic respiratory failure, nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, tracheostomy, gastrostomy, moderate protein calorie malnutrition, morbid obesity, conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions, peripheral vascular disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and anemia.
Review of Resident #1's significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed the following. Resident #1 had no speech, rarely/never was understood, rarely/never understands, and he had no recall. Resident #1 had no indicators of psychosis, and no behaviors were noted. Resident #1 required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility, transfer did not occur required two staff, did not walk, was dependent on two staff to dress, dependent on one staff to eat, dependent on two staff for toilet use and personal hygiene. Resident #1 had no swallowing problems, was 70 inches, 162 pounds, had significant weight loss; was not on a prescribed weight-loss program, and had a feeding tube. Resident #1 received hospice services.
Review of Resident #1's admission nutrition assessment revealed he received nutrition through a gastrostomy tube. The feeding solution was ordered at 45 milliliters (ml) per hour for 24 hours the feeding provided 17 calories per kilogram of body weight, this represented insufficient calories. The note stated a request to increase tube feeding 65 ml per hour for total 2340 calories or 24.6 calories per kilogram of body weight.
There was no evidence provided the increase in the tube feeding was requested.
Review of Resident #1's weights revealed on 10/15/2021 he weighed 207.5 pounds, on 10/26/2021 he weighed 198.3 pounds. Resident #1 lost 9.2 pounds.
Review of Resident #1's physician orders revealed on 11/09/2021 an order not to weigh the resident was obtained.
On 11/13/2021 Resident #1 weighed 191.8 pounds, this represented a weight loss of 15.7 pound weight loss which was a 7.5 percent weight loss in a month.
Review of Resident #1's nutrition assessment date 11/16/2021 revealed the resident had significant weight loss and the resident would be monitored. No recommendations were made.
The last weight was obtained on 12/22/2021 this was 147.1 pounds representing a 10% weight loss in two months.
Review of Resident #1's nutrition assessment dated [DATE] revealed a recommendation for weekly weights.
Review of Resident #1's interdisciplinary team notes dated 12/27/2021 revealed a recommendation to increase the tube feeding to 60 ml per hour for 24 hours.
Review of physician orders dated 12/27/2021 revealed an order to increase the tube feeding to 60 ml per hours.
Review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed the following changes. Resident #1 was dependent on two staff for bed mobility, for mobility, and had one unstageable pressure injury and two deep tissue injuries.
Review of Resident #1's progress notes dated 03/19/2022 revealed Resident #1 had large amounts of emesis that was reported to hospice. Hospice recommended holding the tube feeding for two days. On 03/21/2022 hospice changed Resident #1's tube feeding to 45 ml per hour for 20 hours a day.
Review of Resident #1's nutrition progress note dated 03/23/2022 revealed due to emesis a recommendation to decrease Resident #1's tube feeding to 40 ml for 20 hours.
Interview of Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) #150 on 04/06/2022 at 3:23 P.M. revealed since Resident #1 was not weighed or had laboratory testing due to hospice orders, she could not estimate Resident #1's nutritional needs. RDN #150 stated she contacted hospice regarding a different feeding formula, but they declined. RDN #150 did not address alternative methods to monitor Resident #1's weight changes.
Interview of Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) #872 on 04/07/22 at 12:10 P.M. revealed RDN #150 had not contacted them regarding a change in Resident #1's tube feeding. Hospice RN #872 stated they obtained mid-arm circumference to monitor weight change. However, the first time it was obtained was on 01/03/2022.
3. Review of Resident #57's medical record revealed she was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included: acute osteomyelitis, respiratory failure, Post COVID-19, injury of unspecified kidney, dementia, type II diabetes, essential hypertension, constipation, and bladder disorder.
Review of Resident #57's nutritional assessment dates 12/15/2021 revealed Resident #57 would be monitored close for nutritional concerns. Resident is showing poor intake, her body mass index was on the low side, and hospital history showing weight loss.
Review of Resident #57's admission Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] revealed the following. Resident #57's speech was clear, she usually understood others, she had no depression, and her cognition was moderately impaired. Resident #57 had no behaviors, did not wander, and did not reject care. Resident #57 required extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility, to transfer, and extensive assistance of one staff to eat. Resident #57 had no swallowing problems, was 60 inches, 99 pounds, had no significant weight loss, and diet was mechanically altered.
Review of Resident #57's physician orders on 12/14/2021 she had orders for a pureed diet. On 12/23/2021 Resident #57's diet was changed to a mechanical soft diet, on 01/07/2022 Resident #57 was changed to a puree diet, and on 02/08/2022 Resident #57 was ordered a mechanical soft diet.
Review of Resident #57's weights revealed on 12/5/2021 her weight was 98.9, on 12/20/2021 her weight was 94.6 a weight loss of 4.3 pounds. On 12/29/2021 Resident #57 weighed 100.6 pounds, on 01/11/2022 Resident #57 weighed 114 this was a 13.4 pound weight gain. There was no evidence Resident #57's physician and family were notified of the significant weight gain. On 01/19/222 her weight was 120 pounds, on 01/26/2022 she weighed 123.4 pounds. On 02/9/2022 Resident #57 lost weight, her weight was 112.6. Resident #57's physician and family were not notified of the weight loss. On 03/072022 Resident #57 weighed 100.4 and there was no physician or family notification of the weight loss. On 03/09/2022 Resident #57 weighed 99.4 pounds.
Review of Resident #57's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed the following changes. Resident #57's cognition was severely impaired, required supervision of one staff for bed mobility, independent with no set up to transfer, independent with set up to walk in room, independent with no set up to walk in corridor, independent with set up for locomotion on the unit, independent with no setup help off the unit, supervision with setup help to eat, no limitation in functional range of motion, and used a walker. Resident #57 had one fall with no injury, 114 pounds, weight gain, and was not on prescribed weight gain regimen.
Review of Resident #57's dietary progress note dated 03/09/2022 revealed Resident #57 received a pureed diet; she was on a diuretic due to concerns for edema which nursing reported had improved. Resident #57 had COVID as a diagnosis and treatment to right foot, right great toe for wound concern. Resident #57 had good intakes. At this time will work with staff on concerns of weight from edema.
Review of Resident #57's nutritional assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #57 has shown a significant weight gain and weight loss since admission. Weight gain for January 2022 was questionable. Resident #57 was fed by staff.
Interview of Registered Nurse (RN) #650 on 04/06/22 at 2:51 P.M. reveled Resident #57 had some edema, but it never was bad. Resident #57 was on a pureed diet but was changed to mechanical soft diet. For a while staff fed the resident, but that was a while ago, she feeds herself now.
Interview of RDN #150 on 04/06/2022 at 3:36 P.M. confirmed weekly weights were not obtained, and she thought the January 2022 weights were inaccurate. RDN #150 stated Resident #57 received a pureed diet and was fed by staff. RDN #150 stated she really did not know Resident #57.
Interview of RN #100 on 04/08/22 at 8:50 A.M. confirmed Resident #57's physician and family were not notified of her weight changes.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on staff interview, resident interview, observations, medical record review, facility policy review, the facility failed to store and change respiratory tubing per facility policy. This affected...
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Based on staff interview, resident interview, observations, medical record review, facility policy review, the facility failed to store and change respiratory tubing per facility policy. This affected four (#47, #71, #325, and #73) of four residents reviewed for respiratory care. The facility census was 74.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record for the Resident #71 revealed an admission date of 03/04/22. Diagnoses included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), emphysema, schizoaffective disorder-bipolar type, mood disorder due to known physiological conditions with mixed features, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Review of the comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 03/04/22, revealed the resident had intact cognition with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 14 out of 15 (no impairment) and no behaviors. The resident was independent or required supervision for all Activities of daily Living (ADL's). Further review of the MDS assessment revealed the resident did not receive Oxygen services but did have a COPD diagnosis.
Review of the plan of care dated 03/04/22 revealed the resident had shortness of breath (SOB) on exertion at times. Interventions included oxygen (O2) as needed (PRN) via nasal cannula at two liters per min (l/min). This was initiated on 04/05/22.
Review of physician orders for April 2022 revealed an order dated 04/05/22 for oxygen to be worn via nasal cannula (NC) via mask as needed (PRN) for dyspnea.
Observation and interview on 04/04/22 at 8:46 P.M. revealed Resident #71 was receiving Oxygen at three liters per minute and per nasal cannula (NC). There was no date observed on the oxygen tubing and the resident stated the tubing had not been changed in at least two weeks. The resident reported his NC had a leak around the nostrils and needed replaced.
Interview and observation on 04/04/22 at 8:51 P.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #400 confirmed there was no date on the oxygen tubing. The resident asked if he would get new tubing since it had a leak and RN #400 reassured the resident, he would get new tubing.
2. Review of the medical record for Resident #47 revealed an admission date of 04/27/18. Diagnoses included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
Review of the physician orders for April 2022 revealed an order started on 11/27/21 for Oxygen (O2) at two liters per minute l/m via nasal cannula to keep O2 saturation greater than 92% continuously.
Review of the physician orders for April 2022 revealed an order started on 11/27/21 for a c pap to be applied at bedtime with the settings at 17cmh20.
Review of the plan of care dated 12/08/21 revealed the resident had altered respiratory status/difficulty breathing related to COPD. Interventions included CPAP per orders and Oxygen via nasal prongs at an unidentified rate as needed. Further review of the resident's care plan revealed he had COPD. Interventions included Oxygen via nasal prongs at two liters per minute as needed. Further review of the care plan revealed the resident had oxygen therapy related to obstructive sleep apnea/insomnia. Interventions included CPAP per orders. Further review of the care plan revealed the resident was at risk for shortness of breath related to COPD. Interventions included monitoring of the resident's respiratory status.
Review of the comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 02/15/22, revealed the resident had intact cognition with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15 (no impairment) and no documented behaviors. The resident required extensive assistance of two or more staff members for all Activities of daily Living (ADL's) except eating which he required set up and supervision.
Interview and observation on 04/04/22 at 8:18 P.M. revealed Resident #47 was receiving oxygen (O2) therapy per nasal cannula (NC) at two liters per minute (L/min), O2 tubing on his CPAP was dated 03/27/22 (eight days old) and was on the floor instead of connected to the concentrator. The tubing on the O2 concentrator was dated 03/28/22 (seven days prior).
Interview and observation on 04/04/22 at 8:26 P.M. with RN #400 confirmed oxygen tubing and CPAP tubing was to be changed every seven days on day shift. She confirmed the residents CPAP tubing laying on the floor, next to his O2 concentrator, and the tubing was dated 03/27/22 (eight days prior to observation). She also confirmed that unused respiratory tubing was to be stored in a bag and she then removed tubing from the floor and placed it in a bag on the concentrator.
3. Review of the medical record for Resident #73 revealed an initial admission date of 12/30/21 and a readmission date of 03/08/22. Diagnoses included cellulitis of the left lower limb, diastolic heart failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Stage III Chronic Kidney disease (CKD), hypothyroidism, chronic pain syndrome, cervical radiculopathy, cognitive communication deficit, muscle weakness, chronic venous hypertension with ulcer and inflammation of the left lower extremity, pain in the left leg, hypertension, type II Diabetes Mellitus (DM2), major depressive disorder, Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), and anxiety disorder.
Review of the comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 03/14/22, revealed the resident had intact cognition with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15 (no impairment) and no noted behaviors. The resident required extensive assistance of one to two or more staff members for all Activities of daily Living (ADL's) except eating which she required set up and supervision.
Review of the plan of care dated 03/09/22 revealed the resident had no Oxygen therapy care plan.
Interview and observation on 04/04/22 at 8:54 P.M. of Resident #73 revealed there was no dated O2 tubing, and the resident was receiving Oxygen therapy pre nasal cannula on three liters per minute (L/min). These observations were confirmed on 04/04/22 at 8:56 P.M. by RN #400.
Observation on 04/05/22 at 8:10 A.M. of Resident #73 revealed her O2 tubing remained undated.
Interview and observation on 04/07/22 at approximately 11:33 A.M. with RN #650 revealed Resident #73's Oxygen tubing remained undated.
4. Review of the medical record for Resident #325 revealed an admission date of 05/25/21 and a discharge date of 04/05/22. Diagnoses included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Review of physician orders for April 2022 identified an order date 07/26/21 for the resident's oxygen tubing/filter to be changed every Sunday, night shift, and as needed.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 02/14/22, revealed the resident had impaired cognition with a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of seven out of 15 (severely impaired). The resident required limited to extensive assistance of one to two or more staff members for all Activities of daily Living (ADL's) except eating which he required set up and supervision.
Review of the plan of care dated 01/25/22 revealed the resident had oxygen therapy related to ineffective gas exchange. Interventions included humidified Oxygen via nasal cannula/prongs at two liters per minute continuously.
Review of physician orders for April 2022 identified an order dated 5/26/21 for the resident to be on continuous oxygen at two liters per minute.
Observation on 04/04/22 at approximately 8:37 P.M. revealed Resident #325's O2 concentrator was running, and tubing was dated 03/14/22. The observations were confirmed on 04/04/22 at 8:50 P.M. with RN #400.
Review of the facility policy titled, Oxygen Administration revealed Oxygen was administered under the orders of a physician. The residents care plan shall identify the interventions for oxygen therapy. Further review of the oxygen policy revealed the oxygen tubing was to be changed weekly and as needed if it became soiled or contaminated.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview, observation, review of glucometer disinfecting guidelines, review of Sani-Cloth (germicidal d...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview, observation, review of glucometer disinfecting guidelines, review of Sani-Cloth (germicidal disposable wipe) instructions, and policy review the facility failed to ensure indwelling urinary catheter tubing was maintained to prevent contamination and failed to ensure multiple use glucometers were disinfected properly to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. This affected one (Resident #36) of one reviewed for urinary catheter and had the potential to affect all 19 residents (Resident's #63, #60, #35, #62, #5, #33, #12, #43, #20, #46, #16, #7, #73, #57, #21, #324, #47, #40, and #22) that the facility had identified as receiving blood glucose monitoring with the facilities glucometers.
Findings include:
1. Observation on 04/05/22 at 5:13 P.M., with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #860 revealed the LPN had two glucometers lying on the top of the medication cart. One glucometer was wrapped in a Sani-Cloth bleach wipe and the other one was uncovered. LPN #860 performed a glucometer check on Resident #152. She carried the uncovered glucometer in the room and laid it directly on the sink without a barrier as she washed her hands. She then performed the glucose check on Resident #152. When LPN #860 returned to the medication cart, she unwrapped the Sani-Cloth bleach wipe from the other glucometer and wrapped the wipe around the glucometer she had just used on Resident #152. LPN #860 verified she used the same Sani-Cloth bleach wipe she had disinfected the other glucometer with. LPN #860 reported she was not aware she had to use a new wipe each time she cleansed the glucometer. Her normal practice was to use the same bleach wipe for both glucometers and she used the same bleach wipe multiple times.
Observation on 04/05/22 at 5:24 P.M., with LPN #860 revealed she performed a glucometer check on Resident #62 without re-disinfecting the glucometer after using the same bleach wipe after multiple uses. After LPN #860 completed the glucometer check, she exited the resident's room and laid the dirty glucometer on the top of her medication cart without a barrier. LPN #860 disinfected the glucometer; however, did not disinfect the top of her medication cart where she then laid her name badge and where she started to prepare her next medication administration. LPN #860 reported she thought the entire top of her medication cart was considered dirty and she was not required to clean the cart, even though she used the top of the medication cart to prepare medication on.
Observation on 04/06/22 at 8:00 A.M., with Registered Nurse (RN) #420 and LPN #3000 who was orienting with RN #420 revealed RN #420 had LPN #3000 disinfect the used glucometer with an alcohol wipe. LPN #3000 reported he had questioned the RN, because he thought it had to be a bleach wipe, but she told him it was ok to use an alcohol wipe. RN #420 asked the surveyor if it was [NAME] to use an alcohol wipe because she wasn't thinking this morning.
Review of the facilities policy titled Blood Glucose Machine Disinfection, dated 01/01/21, revealed the purpose of this procedure was to provide guidelines for the disinfections of capillary-blood sampling devices to prevent the transmission of blood borne pathogens to residents and employees. Disinfection is the process that eliminates many or all pathogenic microorganisms, except bacterial spores, on inanimate objects. The facility would ensure blood glucometer machines will be cleaned and disinfected after each use and according to manufacturer's instructions for multi-resident use machines. Blood glucose machines should be cleaned and disinfected after each use and according to manufacturer's instructions regardless of whether they were intended for single resident or multiple resident use. Procedure includes to apply gloves and clean device with disinfectant wipes per manufacturer's instruction. The disinfectant wipe would be discarded in the waste receptacle.
Review of the Sani-Cloth instructions, dated 08/2021, revealed do not reuse towelette and dispose after use in the trash.
Review of the undated glucometer disinfecting guidelines revealed two options. Option one was to clean and disinfected by using a commercially available Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered disinfectant detergent or germicide wipe. Option two was to disinfect the glucometer with diluted household bleach and water to achieve a 1:10 dilution. The solution can then be used to dampen and paper towel.
2. A review of Resident #36's medical record revealed he was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included chronic cystitis without hematuria, obstructive and reflux uropathy, and urinary retention.
A review of Resident #36's physician's orders revealed he had an order for the use of an indwelling urinary catheter. The orders included the use of a leg strap to the indwelling urinary catheter while the resident was up in his wheelchair. They were to monitor the indwelling urinary catheter, provide catheter care every shift, and change the indwelling urinary catheter monthly at his urology appointments.
A review of Resident #36's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident did not have any communication issues and his cognition was severely impaired. No behaviors or rejection of care was noted during the assessment reference period. He required an extensive assist of two staff for transfers and toilet use. Section (H.) of the MDS identified him as having use of an indwelling urinary catheter.
A review of Resident #36's care plans revealed he had a care plan in place for an indwelling urinary catheter related to chronic cystitis with hematuria and retention of urine. The goal was for the resident to be/remain free from catheter related trauma. The interventions included positioning the catheter bag and tubing below the level of the bladder and away from entrance room door. The care plan did not include the need to maintain the catheter's collection bag and tubing off the floor, as one of the interventions to prevent infections.
On 04/05/22 at 9:04 A.M., an observation of Resident #36 noted him to be up in his wheelchair outside of his room. The indwelling urinary catheter's tubing was in director contact with the floor under wheelchair. The collection bag was stored inside a cover bag and secured to the back of the wheelchair. His catheter tubing had a blue, plastic clip on it, but the clip was not secured to anything to aid in keeping the tubing from contacting the floor.
On 04/06/22 at 8:14 A.M., an observation noted Resident #36 to be sitting up in his wheelchair in the hall by the nurses' station. His indwelling urinary catheter's collection bag was secured to the back of his wheelchair and the catheter's tubing was again noted to be under the wheelchair and in direct contact with the floor.
On 04/06/22 at 9:35 A.M., Resident #36 was noted to be sitting in his wheelchair in the hall outside of his room. His indwelling urinary catheter tubing was still in direct contact with the floor. Findings were verified by RN #420.
On 04/06/22 at 9:45 A.M., an interview with RN #420 revealed Resident #36 had an indwelling urinary catheter for prostate issues. His indwelling urinary catheter was changed monthly by the urologist, but the nursing staff were responsibility for keeping it clean, patent, and free of infection. She reported the aides were responsible for emptying the collection bag and it was supposed to be maintained below the level of his bladder. She confirmed the catheter's collection bag and tubing should be kept off the floor to help prevent infection. She confirmed his catheter's tubing was in direct contact with the floor. She noted the blue clip was not secured to help maintain the tubing off the floor. She clipped it to the backside of his wheelchair seat raising the tubing off the floor.
A review of the facility's policy on Catheterization, revised 10/20/20, revealed indwelling urinary catheters would be utilized in accordance with current standards of practice, with interventions to prevent complications to the extent possible. Possible complications included but were not limited to urinary tract infections. The plan of care would address the use of an indwelling urinary catheter, including strategies to prevent complications.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure the narcotic contingency box and refrigerated contingency narcotics were reconciled each shift and failed to ensure acc...
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Based on observation, interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure the narcotic contingency box and refrigerated contingency narcotics were reconciled each shift and failed to ensure accurate count of Ativan. This had the potential to affect all 74 residents.
Findings include:
Observation on 04/05/22 at 10:14 A.M., with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #860 revealed there was plastic narcotic contingency box sitting on the counter that contained 196 controlled narcotics per the control drug disposition and audit record dated 04/01/22. The box was not double locked and was attached to the bottom of on upper cabinet with a small (1/16) wire that could have been easily cut.
Further observation of refrigerated contingency narcotic revealed there was six one milliliter (ml) injectable Ativan's in the unlocked plastic box in the unlocked refrigerator. There was no evidence of Ativan Intensol (oral) per the control drug disposition and audit record.
Review of the control drug disposition and audit record dated 04/01/22 revealed no evidence of the lock numbers or evidence the box had been reconciled every shift. The form was blank expect for the facility name and date. The form included date, shift, contents intact, first lock number, second lock number and total number of controlled medications remaining. There was also a section to be completed if a controlled substance was removed. Further review of the control sheet revealed there should have been two Intensol Ativan's refrigerated.
Review of the controlled substance binder revealed there was no control sheets for the contingency narcotic box or the six injectable Ativan's; however, there was one sheet for one 30 ml bottle of Ativan Intensol 2 milligram (mg)/ml dated 03/04/22, which could not be found.
Interview on 04/05/22 at 10:25 A.M. with LPN #860 during the observation verified she did not reconcile the contingency narcotics in the refrigerator or the narcotic contingency box on the counter this morning. LPN #860 reported it had been some time since the nurses had reconciled those medication during shift change. LPN #860 confirmed there was only six injectable Ativan's in the refrigerator, and there was no evidence of the two Intensol Ativan. LPN #860 verified there was no count sheet for the six injectable Ativan; however, there was one for the Intensol Ativan, which was not in the refrigerator. LPN #860 confirmed the Ativan was not double locked in the refrigerator, nor was the contingency box double locked in a fixed compartment.
Interview on 04/05/22 at 11:10 A.M., with Registered Nurse (RN) #850 revealed the facility found one of the two bottles of Ativan Intensol in the Director of Nursing (DON) office. The medication was pulled for a hospice resident; however, it was not used or signed out. The facility had a call out to pharmacy to confirm the tag numbers on the contingency narcotic box due to the numbers were not documented on the control drug disposition and audit record.
Interview on 04/05/22 at 1:47 P.M., with RN #100 revealed she called the pharmacy, and the contingency narcotic inventory form was inaccurate and there was only one Ativan Intensol bottle and never two per the control drug disposition and audit record. RN #100 reported staff should have been reconciling the narcotic box tag numbers on the controlled drugs disposition and audit record form, and the refrigerated narcotics (Ativan) should of have control sheets in the control substance binder. The facility was still waiting on pharmacy to verify the tag numbers on the contingency box, and the facility would make control sheets for the six injectable Ativan's.
Review of the facilities policy titled Controlled Substance Administration and Accountability, dated 01/01/22, revealed the facility would have safeguards in place to prevent the loss, diversion, or accidental exposure of controlled substances. Controlled substances must be counted upon delivery. The nurse receiving the delivery, along with the person delivering the medication order, must count the controlled substances together. Both individuals must sign the designated narcotic record. The nurse must refuse delivery if noting discrepancy and notify the DON immediately. Nursing staff must count controlled drugs at the end of each shift. Documentation of reconciliation should be made on the shift verification sheet. Controlled substances must be stored under double lock, in the mediation room in a locked container. This container must always remain locked, except when it is accessed to obtain medication for the residents.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
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 policy review the facility failed to ensure medications were packaged, labeled, and stored ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure medications were packaged, labeled, and stored properly. This had the potential to affect all 74 residents.
Findings include:
1.Observation on 04/05/22 at 10:14 A.M., with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #860 revealed there was a plastic narcotic contingency box sitting on the counter that contained 196 controlled narcotics per the control drug disposition and audit record dated 04/01/22. The box was not double locked and was attached to the bottom of on upper cabinet with a small (1/16) wire that could have been easily cut.
Further observation of refrigerated contingency narcotic revealed there was six one milliliter (ml) injectable Ativan's in the unlocked plastic box in the unlocked refrigerator.
Interview on 04/05/22 at 10:25 A.M., with LPN #860 during the observation verified the Ativan was not double locked in the refrigerator, nor was the contingency box double locked in a fixed compartment.
Review of the facilities policy titled Controlled Substance Administration and Accountability, dated 01/01/22, revealed the facility would have safeguards in place to prevent the loss, diversion, or accidental exposure of controlled substances. Controlled substances must be stored under double lock, in the mediation room in a locked container. This container must always remain locked, except when it is accessed to obtain medication for the residents.
Review of the facilities policy titled Medication Storage, dated 01/01/21, revealed controlled medications are to be stored under double lock and key and stored within a separately locked permanently affixed compartment.
2. Observation on 04/05/22 at 10:47 A.M., of Back B mediation cart with LPN #860 revealed there was five unidentifiable pills (unpackaged and unlabeled) lying randomly in the medication cart. LPN #860 verified findings during observation.
3. Observation on 04/05/22 at 5:24 P.M., of medication administration with LPN #860 revealed the LPN left Back B medication cart unlocked and unattended when she went into Resident #62's room to administer medication. The cart was not visible from inside Resident #62's room. There was one resident (#36) sitting in front of the medication cart during the observation.
Review of Resident #36 medical record revealed the resident was admitted [DATE] with diagnoses including cerebral infarction.
Review of Resident #36's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed his brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score was seven, which indicated the resident had severe cognition impairment.
Findings were confirmed with the LPN #860 during the time of the observation.
4. On 04/06/22 at 7:25 A.M., observation of the Back A medication cart with Registered Nurse (RN) #230 revealed there was 44 loose unidentifiable pills (unpackaged and unlabeled) lying randomly in the medication cart. Findings confirmed with RN #230 during observation.
Further review of the Medication Storage policy revealed during mediation pass, medications must be under the direct observation of the person administering medications or locked in the medication storage area/cart. The policy did not include packaging and labeling of medication.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0868
(Tag F0868)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on review of Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) sign-in sheets and staff interview the facility failed to hold quarterly meetings with the attendance of the Administrator, the Medical Direct...
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Based on review of Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) sign-in sheets and staff interview the facility failed to hold quarterly meetings with the attendance of the Administrator, the Medical Director, and Director of Nursing (DON). This had the potential to affect all 74 residents living in the facility.
Findings include:
Review of QAA sign-in sheets from 04/16/2021 to 03/03/2022 revealed the second quarter of 2021 revealed no meeting was held that included all the required members: the 04/16/21 meeting the DON was not in attendance, the May 2021 meeting neither the Administrator or the DON were in attendance, and the June 2021 meeting neither the Administrator nor the Medical Director were in attendance. Review of third quarter of 2021 revealed no meeting was held that included all the required members: the July 2021 meeting neither the Administrator nor Medical Director were in attendance, the August 2021 meeting revealed the DON was not in attendance, and September 2021 the Director of Nursing was not in attendance. There were no sign-in sheets available for review for October 2021 to January 2022 to show the meeting was held with all the required members.
Interview of the Administrator on 04/11/22 10:46 A.M. confirmed missing QAA sign-in sheets and the lack of meetings where all required members were present.