CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure dignity for 1 ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure dignity for 1 of 8 sampled residents (Resident #22) who required assistance with meals, and failed to ensure dignity for 2 of 10 sampled residents (Resident #23 and Resident #325) who required an indwelling catheter.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled, Promoting/Maintaining Resident Dignity Policy, dated 11/30/2017, revealed, .It is the practice of this facility to protect and promote resident rights and treat each resident with respect and dignity .
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #22 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Dysphagia.
Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #22 required extensive assistance with one person assist with eating.
Observation in Resident #22's room on 3/30/2022 at 8:12 AM, revealed Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #1 was standing while assisting the resident with his breakfast meal.
During an interview on 3/30/2022 at 8:13 AM, CNA #1 confirmed he was standing while he assisted Resident #22 with his meal. He stated, I know I am suppose to be at eye level when I assist him with his meal. If there is a chair in the room I will sit down but if there isn't a chair in the room I just stand.
During an interview on 3/30/2022 at 8:43 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated the staff were to sit down in a chair or a stool when they assisted residents with their meals.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #23 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Fournier Gangrene, Acquired Absence of other Genital Organs and Inflammatory Disorders of Scrotum.
Review of the 5-Day MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #23 had an indwelling urinary catheter.
Observation in Resident #23's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:53 PM, revealed a urinary drainage bag without a privacy cover.
During an interview on 3/27/2022 at 3:53 PM, the DON confirmed Resident #23's urinary drainage bag did not have a privacy cover.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #325 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Encephalopathy, Acute Respiratory Failure and Schizophrenia.
Review of the Physician's Orders for Resident #325 revealed, .3/26/2022 Maintain indwelling catheter 2 times Daily .Catheter site care 1 time daily .Change catheter bag 2 times monthly .Change Foley catheter 1 time monthly .
Observation in Resident #325's room on 3/27/2022 at 5:31 PM, revealed a urinary drainage bag without a privacy cover.
During an interview on 3/27/2022 at 5:31 PM, the DON confirmed Resident #325's urinary bedside drainage bag did not have a privacy cover.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure call lights we...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure call lights were in reach for 2 of 44 sampled Residents (Resident #64 and #326) reviewed.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled, Call Lights: Accessibility and Response, dated 6/11/2021, revealed, .The purpose of this policy is to assure the facility is adequately equipped with a call light at each residents' bedside .to allow Residents to call for assistance .with each interaction in the Resident's room or bathroom, staff will ensure the call light is within reach of Resident and secured, as needed .
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #64 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Congestive Heart Failure.
Review of the Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #64 required extensive assistance of 2 staff for be mobility, toileting, and personal hygiene.
Review of the Care Plan Report dated 3/15/2022-Present for Resident #64 revealed, .Place call bell/light within easy reach .
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #326 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included History of Falling, Unsteadiness of Feet and Difficulty in Walking.
Review of the admission MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #326 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 7, which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Continued review revealed he required supervision of 1 staff member for transfers, extensive assistance of 1 staff member for toileting, and he was occasionally incontinent of urine.
Review of the Care Plan Report dated 3/15/2022-Present for Resident #326 revealed, .At Risk For Falls R/T [Related To] S/P [Status Post] FALL AT HOME WITH RIGHT FEMUR FRACTURE .Place call bell/light within easy reach .Remind R [Resident] to call for assistance before moving from bed-to-chair and from chair-to-bed .
Observation in Resident #64's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:47 PM, revealed the resident was lying in bed with his call light laying across the chair, not in reach of the resident.
Observation and interview in Resident #64's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:53 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2 confirmed his call light was laying across the chair not in his reach.
Observation in Resident #326's room on 3/27/2022 at 5:35 PM, revealed the resident lying in bed on his left side. Continued observation revealed the call light was under the right side of the bed on the floor.
Observation and interview in Resident #326's room on 3/27/2022 at 5:36 PM, the Director of Nursing confirmed the call light was under the right side of the bed on the floor and it was not within Resident #326's reach. She stated, The call light should always be within the resident's reach.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility policy review, medical record review, observations, and interview, the facility failed to implement interventi...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility policy review, medical record review, observations, and interview, the facility failed to implement interventions on care plan for 1 of 44 sampled residents (Resident #10).
The Findings include:
Review of the facility's policy titled, Comprehensive Careplan, dated 3/25/2021, revealed, .it is the policy of this facility to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident .comprehensive care plan will include measurable objectives .the objectives will be utilized to monitor the resident's progress .alternative intervention will be documented .
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #10 was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis which included Hypertensive Heart Disease, Hyperlipidemia, and Dementia.
Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #10 required extensive assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
Review of the Care Plan dated 5/10/2021-Present revealed a plan of care developed to address falls with the intervention for the use of fall mattress overlay.
Observation in Resident #10's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:37 PM, 3/28/2022 at 7:32 AM, and 3/28/2022 at 7:37 PM, revealed no mattress overlay to the bed.
Observation an interview in Resident #10's room on 3/29/2022 at 11:23 AM, LPN #7 confirmed there was no fall mattress overlay on Resident #10's bed.
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 the facility policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to perform Interdisciplinary Team...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on the facility policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to perform Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Care Plan meetings and failed to invite resident #67 to any IDT Care Plan meetings for 1 of 44 sampled residents (Resident #67).
The Findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled, Comprehensive Careplan, dated 3/25/2021, revealed, .it is the policy of this facility to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with resident rights .our resident person-centered plan of care includes the Comprehensive care plan and the Resident care needs .Person-centered care means to focus on the resident as the locus of control and support the resident in making their own choices and having control over their daily lives .comprehensive care plan will be developed within 7 days after the completion of the comprehensive Minimum Data Set [MDS] assessment .other factors identified by the interdisciplinary team or in accordance with the resident's preferences and potential for discharge, will also be addressed in the plan of care .the comprehensive care plan will be prepared by an interdisciplinary team, that includes, but is not limited to .physician .Registered Nurse [RN] .nurse aide .The resident and the resident's representative .the comprehensive care plan will be revised by the interdisciplinary team after each comprehensive and quarterly MDS assessment .
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #67 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Osteoarthritis, and Idiopathic Neuropathy.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #67 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 14, which indicated no cognitive impairment.
Review of the medical record for Resident #67 revealed the last IDT Care Plan was completed on 12/10/2021. Further review of the IDT Care Plan Review note for 11/12/2021 and 12/10/2021 revealed Resident #67 was not present for her care meeting.
During an interview in Resident #10's room on 3/27/2022 at 4:08 PM, Resident #10 stated, I want to work on going back home. Continued interview in Resident #10's room on 3/28/2022 at 10:30 AM, resident was asked if she was invited to her care plan meetings, she stated, What are you talking about? The care plan process was discussed with Resident #10. Resident #10 stated, It would be nice to discuss my care. I am young and would like to try and go home.
During an interview with the MDS Coordinator on 3/29/2022 at 10:57 AM, she stated residents are only invited to care plan meetings if the resident is their own responsible party. The MDS Coordinator confirmed that Resident #67 had not been invited to her care plan meetings.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility documentation review, medical record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 79 sampled residents (Resident #19) had clean and groomed fingernails. The facility also failed to ensure 4 of 44 sampled residents (Resident #27, #34, #37, and #51) received their showers and baths as scheduled.
The findings include:
Review of facility documentation dated 5/28/2014, titled, CNA [Certified Nurse Aide] Assignment Sheet, revealed, .Routine patient care - nail care .
Review of an undated facility documentation titled, Shower Days For Facility, revealed, .A [person in bed A] bed showers are scheduled/offered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. B [person in bed B] bed showers are scheduled/offered on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday .
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #19 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with readmission on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Dementia.
Observation and interview in Resident #19's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:38 PM, revealed the resident had dried brown debris under his fingernails on both hands. The resident stated he had already received his bath this date (3/27/2022).
Observation and interview in Resident #19's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:40 PM, CNA #1 stated residents' fingernails are cleaned with bathing and when needed. Continued interview he stated he had already given Resident #19 his bath but did not clean his nails. Continued interview CNA #1 confirmed Resident #19 had brown dried debris under his fingernails on both hands.
Observation and interview in Resident #19's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:53 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2 stated residents' nails are cleaned with bathing and as needed. LPN #2 looked at Resident #19's hands and confirmed his nails had brown dried debris under his fingernails on both hands.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #27 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Dysphagia, Hemiplegia, and Cerebrovascular Disease.
Review of the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Verification Worksheet revealed Resident #27 had received 4 showers from 1/3/2022-1/31/2022, 5 showers from 2/2/2022-2/27/2022, and 4 showers from 3/1/2022 -3/28/2022.
Observation in Resident #27's room on 3/28/2022 at 7:58 AM, revealed the resident's hair was matted and oily.
Observation and interview in Resident #27's room on 3/28/2022 at 8:42 PM, CNA #6 held the residents head up so the surveyor could visualize her hair. Continued observation revealed a crusty, scaly area to the top of the resident's head. The back of resident's hair was matted in knots, and she had hair loss to the top of her head. CNA #6 stated, I had her hair in good shape at one time. Her hair is a wreck; it is pitiful. She has scabs on her head with bald spots. The last time I was able to give her a shower, her hair came out in chunks. She further stated, I am usually on this hall by myself, [referring to 400 and 600 hall] which currently consists of 29 residents. There is no way I can give all the showers when I have both the halls.
Observation and interview in Resident #27's room on 3/28/2022 at 8:42 PM, LPN #6 confirmed the resident's hair was matted and the resident had crusty and scaly areas on her head.
During an interview on 3/30/2022 at 4:25 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated, Residents should receive showers three times per week. The DON reviewed the ADL Verification Worksheet for Resident #27 and confirmed the resident did not receive her showers three times per week as scheduled.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #34 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and Parkinson's Disease.
Review of the ADL Verification Worksheet revealed Resident #34 had received no showers from 1/3/2022-1/31/2022, 3 showers from 2/2/2022-2/27/2022, and 3 showers from 3/1/2022 -3/28/2022.
Observation in Resident #34's room on 3/27/2022 at 4:00 PM, revealed Resident #34 had a disheveled appearance and oily hair.
During an interview in Resident #34's room on 3/30/2022 at 9:38 AM, Family Member #1 stated, She [Resident #34] is not receiving her showers regularly. Her hair is oily and smelly. Resident #34 stated, All the CNAs do is wash my face.
During an interview on 3/31/2022 at 12:23 PM, The DON reviewed the ADL Verification Worksheet and confirmed Resident #34 did not receive her showers three times per week as scheduled.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #37 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Dementia.
Review of the ADL Verification Worksheet revealed Resident #37 had received 1 shower from 1/12/2022-1/31/2022, 3 showers from 2/1/2022-2/27/2022, and 1 shower from 3/1/2022 -3/27/2022.
Observation in Resident #37's room on 03/27/2022 at 3:34 PM, revealed the resident's feet were exposed and his skin appeared very dry.
Observation in Resident #37's room on 3/29/2022 at 11:07 AM, revealed the resident's feet were exposed and his skin still appeared very dry.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 9:46 AM, CNA #7 stated, We have 13 to 14 residents each. Showers are scheduled for residents in A bed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and B bed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
During an interview on 3/30/2022 at 7:06 PM, the DON confirmed CNAs were to administer scheduled and by choice showers per the facility schedule and she expected the nurses to monitor that showers were completed.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #51 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Congestive Heart Failure and Absence of Left Lower Limb above the knee.
Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #51 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status Score of 14, which indicated no cognitive impairment. Continued review revealed the resident required extensive assist of 2 staff for bathing.
Review of the ADL Verification Worksheet revealed Resident #51 had received 3 showers from 2/1/2022-2/25/2022, and 1 shower from 3/1/2022-3/26/2022.
Review of Resident #51's current Care Plan revealed, .bathing: bath/shower 3 x [times] week prn [as needed] as tolerated alternating days with bed baths .
Observation and interview in Resident #51's room on 3/27/2022 at 4:55 PM, revealed she was wearing a hospital gown and her hair appeared oily. She stated, I haven't had a shower, and this upcoming Tuesday will be three weeks. My hair hasn't been washed either. She put her hand on her head and stated, See how greasy it is, it needs washed. She stated, If there's only one CNA on this hall, I won't get up to get a shower because they have to use a lift to get me up and that takes 2 people.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 7:39 AM, with CNA #2 when asked about showers given to Resident #51, she stated, She's probably telling you the truth; I'm the only aide on this hall [300 Hall]. I have 23 residents and if there's 1 aide on this hall, then residents don't get showers whether it's their shower day or not.
During an interview on 3/29/2022 at 12:19 PM, LPN #3 stated, When we have only 1 CNA on this hall [300 Hall], the residents don't always get their showers. There's no way 1 CNA can get them all done.
During an interview on 03/30/2022 at 6:30 PM, the DON confirmed the residents in B beds got showers or patient preference on Tuesday, Thursdays, and Saturdays, unless the resident refused. During continued interview, she reviewed Resident #51's ADL Verification Worksheet and she stated, Whatever is charted on her bath sheet is what she got.
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 facility policy review, medical record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to follow physician orders for 4 of 44 sampled residents (Resident #11, #18, #27, and #61) reviewed.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled, Physician Verbal Order Policy, dated 5/30/2021, revealed, .Physician orders may be received by telephone, by a licensed nurse or other licensed or registered healthcare specialist who are legally authorized to do so .follow through with orders by making appropriate contact or notification (e.g. lab or pharmacy) .
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #11 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Review of Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #11 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13, which indicated no cognitive impairment. Continued review of the MDS revealed Resident #11 received oxygen (O2) therapy.
Review of the Physician's Order dated 1/2/2022, revealed Resident #11 had an order for O2 at two liters per minute (2L/min) per nasal cannula to maintain saturation above 90%.
Review of the Care Plan for Resident #11 dated 1/04/2022-Present revealed, .Respiratory At Risk for shortness of breath plan of care to include administration of O2 per MD orders .
Observation in Resident #11's room on 3/27/2022 at 4:27 PM and on 3/28/2022 at 6:36 PM, revealed the O2 concentrator was set to deliver 3.5 L/min of oxygen.
Observation and interview in Resident #11's room on 3/28/2022 at 7:24 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #5 confirmed the O2 order was for 2L/min per nasal cannula, as needed (PRN). Continued interview LPN #5 confirmed the O2 concentrator was not set to 2L/min as ordered.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #18 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included Chronic Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia and COPD.
Review of the 5-Day MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #18 had a BIMS score of 8, which indicated moderate cognitive impairment. Continued review of the MDS revealed Resident #18 received oxygen.
Review of the Physician's Orders dated 1/18/2022, revealed Resident #18 had an order for O2 at 2 L/min per nasal cannula.
Review of the Care Plan for Resident #18 dated 5/21/2021-Present revealed, .At risk for shortness of breath related to [Named Resident] has diagnosis of CHF [Congestive Heart Failure .O2 dep. [dependent], HX [history] PNA [Pneumonia]; Bilateral Airspace Disease .Dyspnea, Pleural Effusion, Hypoxic Respiratory failure due to fluid overload, COPD EXAC [exacerbation] .Oxygen per MD [Medical Doctor] order .
Observation in Resident #18's room on 3/28/2022 at 7:34 AM, revealed the O2 concentrator was set to deliver 4 L/min of oxygen.
Observation and interview in Resident #18's room on 3/28/2022 at 7:40 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #18's oxygen concentrator was set to deliver 4 liters of oxygen per minute and the physician's order was for 2 L/min.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #27 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Dysphagia, Hemiplegia, and Cerebrovascular Disease.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #27 required total assist for bed mobility, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, and bathing.
Review of the Physician's Orders dated 9/28/2021, revealed Resident #27 had an order for Anti-Dandruff 0.5 percent (%) shampoo topical Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Observation in Resident #27's room on 3/28/2022 at 7:58 AM, revealed the resident's hair was matted and oily.
Observation and interview in Resident #27's room on 3/28/2022 at 8:42 PM, CNA #6 held residents head up so the surveyor could visualize the resident's hair. Observation revealed a crusty, scaly area to the top of her head. The back of resident's hair was matted in knots and she was bald on the top of her head. CNA #6 stated, I had her hair in good shape at one time but nursing has been out of the medicated shampoo.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 10:21 AM, LPN #6 opened the medication cart and was unable to find anti-dandruff shampoo. Continued interview with LPN #6 confirmed she was unable to locate shampoo for Resident #27 in residents room or the medication room.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 10:33 AM, Risk Management/Central Supply LPN confirmed she had not ordered any anti-dandruff shampoo for Resident #27. She stated, I can not remember the last time I ordered anti-dandruff shampoo for the facility. The LPN called the pharmacy to check for the last time pharmacy may have sent the shampoo. The LPN provided the pharmacy packing slip delivery sheet that revealed Resident #27 received Ketoconazole Shampoo (anti-dandruff shampoo) on 3/9/2021.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #61 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Tracheostomy and Chronic Diastolic (Congestive) Heart Failure.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #61 was rarely/never understood. Continued review revealed Resident #61 received O2 therapy.
Review of the Physician's Orders dated 12/10/2020, revealed Resident #61 had an order for O2 at 10 L/min via trach mask.
Observation in Resident #61's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:53 PM, revealed the O2 concentrator was set to deliver O2 at 8 L/min of oxygen.
Observation and interview in Resident #61's room on 3/28/2022 at 10:11 AM, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) confirmed the O2 concentrator was delivering oxygen at 8 liters per minute, and the physician's order was for 10 L/min of oxygen.
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 facility policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to prevent a pressure ulcer from worsening for 1 of 10 sampled residents (Resident #18) reviewed for pressure ulcers.
The findings include:
Review of the facility's policy titled, Pressure Injury Prevention and Non-Pressure Ulcer Management, revised 10/15/2021, revealed, .This facility is committed to the prevention of avoidable pressure injuries and the promotion of healing of existing pressure injuries .The facility shall establish and utilize a systematic approach for pressure injury prevention and management, starting with prompt assessment and treatment, including efforts to identify risk, stabilize, reduce or remove underlying risk factors, monitor the impact of the interventions, and modify the interventions as appropriate .Licensed nurses will conduct a full body assessment on all residents upon admission/re-admission and weekly .Weekly assessments will be signed off using the skin audit order weekly and new findings upon admission/re-admission, weekly and PRN [as needed] assessments will be documented in the EHR [Electronic Health Record] using the [Named facility] Initial Skin Injury assessment/notes .Assessments of pressure injuries will be performed by a licensed nurse and documented weekly on the Weekly [Named facility] Wound Assessment form in the EHR .Nursing assistants will report any skin concerns to the resident's nurse .The Skin and Nutrition Focus Team will meet weekly to review documentation regarding skin assessments, nutritional status, labs, management of illnesses that may impede healing, progression towards healing and the effectiveness of current preventative and treatment modalities .
Review of the facility's policy titled, Documentation of Wound Treatments, revised 9/21/2021, revealed, .The facility must maintain clinical records on each resident in accordance with accepted professional standards and practice that are- 1. Complete 2. Accurate 3. Readily accessible 4. Systematically organized .Complete the weekly [Named facility] Wound Assessment which includes the type of injury/wound (pressure, partial or full thickness wounds) anatomical location, stage, measurements, and a complete description of the wound, including tunneling, undermining, odor, exudate, pain etc .Frequency of Wound Documentation: 1. Weekly, unless contraindicated 2. After each dressing change 3. PRN with any resident change in condition or change in wound status .
Review of the facility's policy titled, Skin Assessment Policy, revised 9/21/2021, revealed, .It is our policy to perform a full body skin assessment as part of our systematic approach for pressure ulcer/injury prevention and for the promotion of healing of various skin conditions, including pressure ulcers/injuries .A full body, or head to toe, skin assessment will be conducted by a licensed or registered nurse upon admission/re-admission and weekly thereafter .
Medical record review revealed Resident #18 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Type 2 Diabetes, Personal History of Malignant Neoplasm of Large Intestine, and Chronic Diastolic (Congestive) Heart Failure.
Medical record review of the 5-Day Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #18 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 8, which indicated moderate cognitive impairment. Continued review revealed she required extensive assistance of 2 staff members for bed mobility and she was at risk for developing pressure ulcers/injuries.
Medical record review of the Pressure Sore/Clinical Condition Record dated 5/20/2021 revealed the resident was at risk to develop a pressure ulcer due to immobility. She had urinary incontinence, diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and end stage renal disease. The head of the bed must be elevated at all times. She had pale skin with poor turgor, and bilateral lower extremity edema. She also had iron deficiency anemia as well as a hemoglobin of 8.6.
Medical record review of the wound care notes dated 11/22/2021 revealed Stage 2 ulcer partial thickness on the right buttock. There was no exudate but surrounding skin showed erythema, induration, and maceration. The wound measures 1.7 cm x 0.5 cm x 0.1 cm. Continued medical record review of wound care notes dated 12/3/2021 revealed the ulcer had resolved.
Medical record review of wound care notes dated 12/20/2021 revealed a Stage 2 partial thickness ulcer on the right buttocks with small amount of bloody exudate and measuring 2.0 cm x 1.0 cm x 0.1 cm. Physician's orders revealed Cleanse area with NS (normal saline) daily and pat dry. Xeroform to wound bed and cover with border dressing.
Medical record review of notes dated January and February 2022 revealed there were no notes present in the record nor were there any measurements of the ulcer. Physician's orders revealed Happy [NAME] #2 - 120 mg zinc oxide, 25 gm hydrocortisone cream1%, 15 gm nystatin compounded by Pharmacy. Apply to buttocks bilaterally twice daily for Stage 2 pressure ulcer right buttock.
Medical record review of skin assessments on 1/18/2022, 1/25/2022, 2/1/2022, 2/8/2022, 2/15/2022, 2/22/2022 on the 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM shift revealed no new findings. There was also no documentation of the presence of a pressure ulcer.
Medical record review of the Nurse Practitioner notes from 1/8/2022 to 2/18/2022 revealed the resident had no skin issues and skin was warm and dry.
Medical record review of a note from the Wound Care Physician dated 1/20/2022 revealed Moisture Associated Dermatitis of unknown duration. To be evaluated by wound specialist in 7 days.
Medical record review of the Nutritional Status dated 1/4/2022 revealed S2 pressure wound right buttock. Review of an undated note revealed admitting diagnosis: S2 ulcer of sacral region. Under protein needs S4 DTI (deep tissue injury) US (unstageable) full thickness, venous, diabetic, arterial. Resident is noted to be at risk for malnutrition for NEW us wound to sacrum.
Medical record review of skin assessments on 3/1/2022, 3/8/2022, 3/15/2022, 3/22/2022, 3/29/2022 all revealed there were no skin issues with skin being warm and dry.
Medical record review of physician's orders dated 3/22/2022 revealed sacrum - cleanse with NS; pat dry; apply Santyl ung (ointment) nickel thickness and cover with silicone bordered foam daily.
Medical record review of a wound note dated 3/22/2022 revealed unstageable pressure ulcer was found by therapy when weighing the resident using the lift. The wound had moderate serosanguinous drainage and measures 8.0 cm x 6.8 cm x UTD (unable to determine). There were no other wound care notes or skin assessments from 1/18/2022 until this note.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 7:39 AM, with Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) #2, who is assigned to Resident #18's hall, she stated, .There is 1 CNA for 23 residents and 6 are assisted dining .I have talked to upper management about getting help .we try to reposition every 2 hours and we answer call lights when we can .It's hard when you're the only one on the hall .
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 11:15 AM, the Wound Specialist (Corporate) stated, The wound that was discovered on 3/22/2022 was the same wound as seen on 1/18/2022, when she [Resident #18] came back from the hospital. The Wound Specialist confirmed the wound should have been assessed weekly when it was first discovered on 1/18/2022, and it was not. Review of the Wound Specialist's (Corporate) credentials revealed, PT [Physical Therapist], CWS [Certified Wound Specialist,] FACCWS [FELLOW OF THE COLLEGE OF CERTIFIED WOUND SPECIALISTS,] DAPWCA [Non-physician certified in wound care], CSWS [Certified Skin and Wound Specialist] and DWC [Diabetic Wound Certified].
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 12:22 PM, with Certified Occupational Therapist Assistance (COTA) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), they stated they saw the wound on Resident #18's sacrum on 3/21/2022 when they were obtaining her monthly weight. They stated when they rolled her over to place her on the sling to the lift scale, she was not wearing a brief and they saw the wound on her sacrum. When asked if they weighed the resident in February 2022, they stated yes. When asked if they saw a wound on her sacrum in February, they stated they did not notice one, but if she had been wearing a brief, they wound not have seen her sacrum. They stated they informed the Regional Wound Specialist (Corporate) on 3/22/2022 about the wound.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 3:45 PM with CNA #2, she stated she has taken care of Resident #18 many times. She stated the resident was incontinent frequently, and she would change her brief when she could. She stated, Her bottom has had that place on it for about a month or more. We put a cream on it. It got worse. I told the treatment nurse, and she said just keep putting cream on it.
During an interview on 3/31/2022 at 12 PM with the Corporate Wound Nurse, she stated she has done research and she believed the unstageable pressure ulcer found on Resident #18 on 3/22/2022 was not the same wound as the Stage 2 documented on 1/18/2022 and 2/2/2022. When this surveyor discussed with her the fact the charge nurse wrote an order for a treatment for a Stage 2 Pressure Ulcer to Right buttock on 2/2/2022, she stated, The charge nurses are not competent to assess and document wounds. When this surveyor asked for the qualifications of the Wound Specialist (Corporate) she stated, She is a Physical Therapist, Wound Care Specialist and Skin Care Specialist. When this surveyor told her a CNA stated she noticed the wound was getting worse and told the treatment nurse, the Corporate Wound Specialist stated, Do you have documentation of that? Do you just take someone's word through an interview?
Medical record review revealed Resident #64 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Congestive Heart Failure and Unstageable Pressure Ulcer to Sacral Region.
Medical record review of the Significant Change MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #64 had 2 unstageable pressure ulcers.
Medical record review of the Physician Order Sheet dated March 2022 for Resident #64 revealed, .Clean area with Normal Saline, Apply Calcium Alginate to promote autolytic debridement, apply skin prep to periwound (around) and cover with foam .dated 3/3/2022 . Continued review revealed the resident did not have an order for Santyl to be applied to his sacral area.
Observation of wound care in Resident #64's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:55 PM revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2 performed wound care to the resident's sacrum applying santyl to the sacral wound, then applied calcium alginate, and covered it with a bordered gauze.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 10:36 AM, the Wound Specialist (Corporate) looked at Resident #64's physician orders and confirmed the resident did not have an order for santyl to be applied to his sacral wound. She stated, He had an order for santyl for another area, but it has been discontinued.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on the facility documentation, facility policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to prevent an accident for 1 of 14 sampled residents (Resident #34) who required a mechanical lift for transfers.
The findings include:
Review of the facility's documentation titled, Statement of Inservice Training for Employees, dated 8/21/2020, revealed 15 signatures of staff and the following areas of instructions were covered, 506 - A [Resident #34's room]: Staff to be mindful of positioning equipment when using lift/shower chair and transferring patients.
Review of the facility's policy titled, Safe Resident Handling and Transferring, dated 8/2021, revealed, .it is the policy of this facility to provide safe handling and transferring for residents who need assistance .
Review of the facility's policy titled, Accidents and Supervision, dated 10/21/2021, revealed, .resident environment remains as free of accident hazards as is possible; and each resident receives adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents .refers to any unexpected or unintentional incident, which results in injury .to a resident .risk .staffing or physical environment .that influences the likelihood of an accident .specific interventions to try to reduce a resident's risks for hazards in the environment .communicating the interventions to all relevant staff .
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #34 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Muscle Weakness, and Parkinson's Disease.
Review of the Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], revealed Resident #34 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 3 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Continued review of the MDS revealed Resident #34 required extensive assistance for bed mobility, dressing, toileting, and total assistance for bathing.
Review of the Care Plan for Resident #34 dated 2/12/2022 - Present, revealed a plan of care developed to address Activities of Daily Living (ADL) with an intervention dated 3/23/2021 mechanical lift with 2 person transfer status.
Review of the Nurse's Event Note dated 8/21/2020, revealed detailed description of occurrence, .CNA [Certified Nurse Aide] alerted the nurse that patient had fell backward for the shower chair in the patients room. When entering room patient was already back up in the chair. Staff stated they witness patient hit back of head on floor. Patient has a large hematoma on the back of head. Staff stated that while transferring patient with lift to shower chair that the leg to the shower chair was positioned on the leg to the lift and when they attempted to move the shower chair off of the lift the chair tipped backwards and patient landed on back in chair on floor. Continued review of the Nurse's Event Note revealed steps implemented to prevent recurrence, Staff inserviced on proper positioning and use of equipment .
During an interview on 3/29/22 at 10:45 AM, Resident #34 stated, Did you know [named CNA #6] dropped me from the shower chair?
During an interview on 3/30/2022 at 9:38 AM, Family Member #1 reported that Resident #34 did have a fall while getting up to shower chair. Family Member #1 stated Resident #34 fell back and hit her head which caused a knot to back of her head.
During an interview on 3/30/2022 at 10:03 AM, CNA #6 stated on 8/21/2020, she was transferring Resident #34 with the mechanical lift when she fell back in the shower chair and hit her head on the floor. CNA #6 stated Resident #34 was still in the shower chair when she fell back, and two other CNAs were present in the room during the transfer. CNA #6 stated, I am not sure exactly what happened, I just know my finger was mashed up under the resident and ever since then the resident tells everyone I threw her out of the shower chair.
During an interview on 3/30/2022 at 12:46 PM, Director of Nursing (DON) stated, I have been the DON since 2020, I was working here but right off, by memory, I do not recall the fall. DON was asked what the staff was inserviced on, and what interventions were implemented to prevent recurrence per Nurse's Event Note. The DON stated she had requested the information from the corporate office but had not received it at this time.
During an interview on 3/30/2022 at 5:25 PM, the DON stated, We are unable to locate an investigation for this fall at the corporate building and all I have is the Nurse's Event Note and Statement of Inservice Training for Employees dated 8/21/2020.
During an interview on 3/30/2022 at 5:26 PM, CNA #6 verified her signature was not on the in service training for 8/21/2020.
During an interview on 3/30/2022 at 5:27 PM, the DON confirmed the shower chair was positioned on the mechanical lift during a transfer, which caused Resident #34 to have a fall.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0691
(Tag F0691)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure orders were complete for 2 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #35 and #55) who had a colostomy.
The findings include:
Review of the facility's policy titled, Ostomy Care Policy, dated 5/1/2021, revealed, .it is the policy of this facility to ensure that residents who require colostomy .receive care consistent with professional standards of practice .a licensed nurse will determine the actual type of ostomy through physical assessment, medical record review, and collaboration with the attending physician .ostomy appliance will be provided by licensed nurses under the orders of the attending physician .the products required for changing ostomy devices will be noted on the resident's eTar [electronic treatment authorization request] .
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #35 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Colostomy Status.
Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #35 had an ostomy.
Review of the Physician's Orders for Resident #35 dated 1/25/2022, revealed, .Change colostomy pouch/appliance PRN [as needed] .Change colostomy pouch/appliance every 3 days . The order did not contain the type or size flange or wafer.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #55 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis which included Colostomy Status.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #55 had an ostomy.
Review of the Physician's Orders for Resident #55 dated 12/31/2021 revealed, .Change colostomy pouch/appliance PRN .Change colostomy pouch/appliance every 3 days . The order did not contain the type or size flange or wafer.
During an interview on 3/29/2022 at 2:30 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #35's physician order for the colostomy did not contain a wafer or flange size, and it should have.
During an interview on 3/29/2022 at 2:43 PM, the DON confirmed Resident #55's physician order for the colostomy did not contain a wafer or flange size, and it should have.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0727
(Tag F0727)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on facility documentation review and interview the facility failed to ensure there was a Registered Nurse (RN) on duty for 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week for the 18 months reviewed. 9/...
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Based on facility documentation review and interview the facility failed to ensure there was a Registered Nurse (RN) on duty for 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week for the 18 months reviewed. 9/1/2020 through 3/27/2022.
The findings include:
Review of the Daily Staffing (Nursing) sheets revealed there were 5 days (10/26/2021, 12/24/2020, 11/29/2020, 11/28/2020, and 11/27/2020) there was not a Registered Nurse on duty for 8 consecutive hours as required.
During an interview on 3/30/2022 at 9:10 AM, the Assistant Director of Nursing, also known as the Staffing Coordinator, confirmed the facility did not have 8 consecutive hours of Registered Nurse coverage on 10/26/2021, 12/24/2020, 11/29/2020, 11/28/2020, and 11/27/2020.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on facility policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to promote a homelike environment for 5 of 5 residents observed, in the dining room, during the breakfast meal on 3/28/...
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Based on facility policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to promote a homelike environment for 5 of 5 residents observed, in the dining room, during the breakfast meal on 3/28/2022.
The findings include:
Review of the facility's policy titled, Resident Rights and Resident Responsibilities, dated 1/2022, revealed, .The resident has a right to a safe, clean, comfortable and Homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely .
Observation in the 100 Hall dining room on 3/28/2022 at 7:30 AM, revealed 3 residents sitting in the dining room eating breakfast. Continued observation revealed the meal plates were on meal trays.
Observations in the 100 Hall dining room on 3/28/2022 at 7:56 AM and 7:59 AM, revealed Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #3 assisted 2 residents to the dining room, set up their meal trays and left the plate on the tray.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 7:40 AM, Registered Nurse (RN) #1 confirmed meal plates were on the meal trays for the 3 residents sitting in the dining room.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 8:00 AM, CNA #3 confirmed she did not remove the plate from the tray when she served the breakfast meal to the two residents.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure orders were complete for 8 of 10 sampled residents (Resident #11, #23, #27, #35, #37, #55, #61, and #274) who had an indwelling urinary catheter.
The findings include:
Review of the facility's policy titled, Indwelling Urinary Catheter, dated 1/1/2016 and revised on 3/30/2022, revealed, .An indwelling urinary catheter will be utilized only when a resident's clinical condition demonstrates that catheterization was necessary .The use of an indwelling urinary catheter will be in accordance with physician orders, which will include the diagnosis or clinical condition making the use of the catheter necessary, size of the catheter, and frequency of change (if applicable) .
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #11 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Neuromuscular Dysfunction of Bladder and Chronic Pain.
Review of the Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #11 had an indwelling urinary catheter.
Review the current Physician's Orders for Resident #11 revealed, .maintain suprapubic catheter two times daily .Change suprapubic catheter PRN [as needed] . The orders did not contain a catheter size or a bulb size.
Observation in Resident #11's room on 3/27/2022 at 4:27 PM, revealed an indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag on the right side of the bed, facing the door.
During an interview on 3/29/22 at 2:37 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #11's physician order for the indwelling urinary catheter was incomplete because it did not contain a size for the catheter, or the bulb.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #23 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Fournier Gangrene, Acquired Absence of other Genital Organs and Inflammatory Disorders of Scrotum.
Review of the 5-Day MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #23 had an indwelling urinary catheter.
Review of the current Physician Orders for Resident #23 revealed, .Maintain Indwelling catheter . The indwelling catheter order did not contain a catheter size or a bulb size, making it an incomplete order.
Observation in Resident #23's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:53 PM, revealed the resident laying in bed with the indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag clipped to the bedframe on the left side of the bed, facing the door.
During an interview on 3/29/2022 at 2:25 PM, the DON confirmed Resident #23's physician order for the indwelling urinary catheter was incomplete because it did not contain a size for the catheter, or the bulb.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #27 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Neurogenic Bladder.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #27 had an indwelling urinary catheter.
Review of the Physician's Orders for Resident #27 dated 11/15/2018, revealed, .Maintain Indwelling Catheter .foley catheter size 14 Fr [french] .Change foley catheter PRN [as needed] . The Physician's Order did not specify the size of bulb to be used.
Observation in Resident #27's room on 3/27/2022 at 4:00 PM, revealed the resident had an indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag to the right side of the bed.
During an interview on 3/29/2022 at 2:39 PM, the DON confirmed Resident #27's physician orders did not reflect a complete order for the indwelling urinary catheter.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #35 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Fournier Gangrene and Cutaneous Abscess of the Perineum.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #35 had an indwelling urinary catheter.
Review of the Physician's Orders for Resident #35 dated 1/25/2022, revealed, .Maintain indwelling catheter 24fr Foley Catheter .Change Foley catheter one time monthly . The Physician's Order did not specify the size of bulb to be used.
Observation in Resident #35's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:28 PM, revealed a foley catheter draining to a bedside drainage bag on the side of the bed.
During an interview on 3/29/2022 at 2:30 PM, the Director of Nursing confirmed Resident #35's physician order for the indwelling urinary catheter did not contain a bulb size.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #37 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Retention of Urine and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
Review of Resident #37's admission MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #37 required an indwelling urinary catheter.
Review of the current physician orders for Resident #37 revealed there were no orders for an indwelling urinary catheter and no order for catheter care.
Observation in Resident #37's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:34 PM, revealed a urinary catheter drainage bag hanging on the right side of the bed.
During an interview on 3/29/2022 at 1:35 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #7 confirmed Resident #37 did not have a physician order for an indwelling catheter or for catheter care.
During an interview on 3/29/2022 at 7:13 PM, the DON confirmed Resident #37 did not have an order for an indwelling urinary catheter and/or care.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #55 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis which included Paraplegia and Neuromuscular Dysfunction of Bladder.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #55 had an indwelling urinary catheter.
Review of the Physician's Orders for Resident #55 dated 12/4/2021, revealed, .Maintain indwelling catheter .by shift .Change Foley Catheter .as needed. The order did not include the catheter size or bulb size.
Observation in Resident #55's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:30 PM, revealed the resident had an indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag on the left side of the bed.
During an interview on 3/29/2022 at 2:39 PM, the DON confirmed Resident #55's physician's orders did not reflect a complete order for the size of the indwelling urinary catheter.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #61 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Other Specified Disorders of The Bladder.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #61 had an indwelling urinary catheter.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #61 revealed, .10/6/2020 Change Foley Catheter PRN .1/28/2020 Change Foley Catheter one time monthly #18F/10 ml [milliliter] [bulb] .12/7/2020 Maintain Foley Catheter 2 times daily 16 French .
Observation in Resident #61's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:53 PM, revealed the resident had an indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag to the bedside.
During an interview on 3/29/2022 at 2:30 PM, the DON confirmed the orders for the indwelling urinary catheter (the order for the maintaining the catheter and the order to change the catheter once a month) contained 2 different sizes of catheters.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #274 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Fracture Shaft Of Right Femur, Displaced Bimalleolar Fracture Left Lower Leg, Morbid Obesity, Congestive Heart Failure, and Chronic Pain Syndrome.
Review of the hospital records for Resident #274 dated 12/16/2021, revealed the resident had a foley catheter in place related to pain and fractures in both lower extremities.
Review of the current Physician Orders for Resident #274 revealed there was no order for a foley catheter.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #274 had an indwelling urinary catheter.
Observation in Resident #274's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:58 PM, revealed the resident had an indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag to the left side of the bed.
During an interview on 3/29/2022 at 2:35 PM the DON confirmed there was not a physician's order for an indwelling urinary catheter for Resident #274.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to label and date the oxygen tubing for 18 of 36 sampled residents (Resident #4, Resident #8, Resident #10, Resident #11, Resident #12, Resident #18, Resident #30, Resident #32, Resident #34, Resident #35, Resident #45, Resident #51, Resident #54, Resident #61, Resident #64, Resident #72, Resident #273 and Resident #274) reviewed with oxygen therapy and properly store 3 of 36 sampled residents (Resident #18, Resident #30, and Resident #32) with respiratory treatments, the facility also failed to have complete physician orders for 1 of 36 sampled residents (Resident #54) who received respiratory treatments.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled, Oxygen Concentrator and Oxygen Storage, dated 12/21, revealed .TO administer oxygen for the treatment of certain diseases or conditions in a safe manner .Cannulas and mask should be changed weekly .Change tubing weekly and as needed; document in medical record .Obtain physician's orders for the rate of flow and route of administration of oxygen (mask, nasal cannula etc.) .
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Review of the Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #4 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #4 revealed orders for oxygen use and tubing change every week.
Observation in Resident #4's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:47 PM, revealed the nasal cannula and humidification bottle were not dated.
Observation and interview in Resident #4's room on 3/27/2022 at 6:58 PM and 7:00 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #6 confirmed the nasal cannula and humidification bottle were not dated.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Emphysema and Dependence on Supplemental Oxygen.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #8 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician Orders for Resident #8 revealed orders for oxygen and tubing change every week.
Observation in Resident #8's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:34 PM, revealed oxygen in use at 5 LPM via nasal cannula and oxygen tubing was not dated.
During an interview on 3/27/2022 at 6:05 PM, LPN #1 confirmed Resident #8's oxygen tubing was not dated.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #10 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Hypertensive Heart Disease.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #10 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #10 revealed orders for oxygen use and tubing change every week.
Observation in Resident #10's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:37 PM, revealed oxygen cannula bag was dated 2/13/2022 and no date was on tubing or oxygen humidifier.
During an interview on 03/27/22 at 4:22 PM, LPN #6 confirmed oxygen tubing was not dated for Resident #10 and 2/13/2022 was the date on cannula bag, I think it should be done once per week. LPN #6 ran the physician's orders and confirmed tubing should be changed weekly on the 11-7 shift.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #11 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Chronic Diastolic Congestive Heart Failure.
Review of the Annual MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #11 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #11 revealed orders for oxygen use.
Observation in Resident #11's room on 03/27/2022 at 4:36 PM, revealed oxygen tubing not dated.
Observation and interview in Resident #11's room on 3/27/2022 at 4:45 PM, LPN #2 confirmed the oxygen tubing was not dated.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #12 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Pleural Effusion.
Review of the admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #12 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #12 revealed orders for oxygen use and tubing change every week.
Observation in Resident #12's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:28 PM, revealed her lying in bed and talking with a visitor. She had oxygen in nares and the tubing was not dated.
Observation in Resident #12's room on 3/27/22 at 6:59 PM, revealed oxygen via nasal cannula and tubing was not dated.
During an interview on 3/27/2022 at 4:50 PM, LPN #1 confirmed Resident #12's oxygen tubing was not dated.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #18 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Acute on Chronic Diastolic Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia, and Dependency on Supplemental Oxygen.
Review of the 5 Day MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #18 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #18 revealed orders for oxygen use and tubing change every week.
Observation in Resident #18's room on 3/27/2022 at 4:41 PM, revealed the oxygen cannula and tubing was draped over the arm of the chair and was not dated, and the nebulizer mask was laying on the bedside table not dated.
During an interview on 3/27/2022 at 5:37 PM, the Director Of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #18's oxygen tubing was draped across the arm of the chair and was not dated. The DON confirmed the nebulizer mask was not properly stored and not dated.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #30 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Chronic Respiratory Failure, Chronic Diastolic Congestive Heart Failure, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #30 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #30 revealed orders for oxygen use and tubing change every week.
Observation in Resident #30's room on 3/27/2022 at 5:04 PM, revealed oxygen tubing touching the floor and was not dated, and a nebulizer mask was laying on the bedside table not dated and not covered. Continued observation revealed the oxygen humidification bottle was not dated, and the trach mask was not dated.
Observation and interview in Resident #30's room on 3/27/2022 at 5:34 PM, the DON confirmed the oxygen tubing was not dated and touching the floor, and the nebulizer mask was not dated and not properly stored. The DON confirmed the oxygen humidification bottle was not dated, and the trach mask was not dated.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #32 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Emphysema, and Chronic Respiratory Failure.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #32 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #32 revealed orders for oxygen use and tubing change every week.
Observation in Resident #32's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:40 PM, revealed the oxygen humidifier bottle was not dated. Continued observation revealed the nebulizer mask and tubing was laying on the bedside table, not dated and not stored in a plastic bag.
During an interview on 3/27/2022 at 5:32 PM, the DON confirmed the oxygen tubing was not dated for Resident #32. She confirmed the oxygen humidifier bottle was not dated, and the nebulizer mask was not dated or stored in a plastic bag. She confirmed the tubing should be dated when changed, the oxygen humidifier bottle should be dated, the nebulizer mask should be clean and stored in a plastic bag and should be dated.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #34 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Dependence on Supplemental Oxygen.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #34 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #34 revealed orders for oxygen use and tubing change each week.
Observation in Resident #34's room on 3/27/2022 at 4:00 PM, revealed no date on the oxygen tubing.
Observation and interview in Resident #34's room on 3/27/2022 at 4:22 PM, LPN #6 confirmed oxygen tubing or humidifier bottle was not dated for Resident #34, and LPN #6 ran the physician orders which revealed it should be changed weekly on the 11-7 shift.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #35 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia, and Chronic Diastolic Congestive Heart Failure.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #35 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #35 revealed orders for oxygen use and tubing change every week.
Observation in Resident #35's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:28 PM, revealed oxygen tubing was not dated.
Observation and interview in Resident #35's room on 3/27/2022 at 5:31 PM the DON confirmed the oxygen tubing was not dated.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #45 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Emphysema.
Review of the Significant Change In Status (SCIS) MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #45 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #45 revealed orders for oxygen use and tubing change every week.
Observations in Resident #45's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:30 PM and 7:00 PM, revealed oxygen in the resident's nares and tubing was not dated.
Observation and interview in Resident #45's room on 3/27/2022 at 4:51 PM, LPN #1 confirmed oxygen tubing was not dated.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #51 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Chronic Systolic Congestive Heart Failure.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #51 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #51 revealed orders for oxygen use.
Observations in Resident #51's room on 3/27/2022 at 4:55 PM and 6:40 PM, revealed resident in bed and her oxygen tubing was not dated or labeled.
Observation and interview in Resident #51's room on 3/27/2022 at 6:45 PM, LPN #2 confirmed the oxygen tubing was not labeled or dated.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #54 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #54 received oxygen therapy.
Observation in Resident #54's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:55 PM, revealed the resident had oxygen in use at 2 LPM via nasal cannula. Continued observation revealed the oxygen tubing was not dated.
Observation and interview in Resident #54's room on 3/27/2022 at 6:01 PM, LPN #1 confirmed oxygen tubing was not dated.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #61 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Tracheostomy, Acute on Chronic Respiratory Failure and Chronic Diastolic Congestive Heart Failure.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #61 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician's Order dated 12/10/2020 for Resident #61 revealed .Oxygen at 10 liters via trach mask .
Observation in Resident #61's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:53 PM, revealed the oxygen tubing and the oxygen humidification bottle was not dated, and the oxygen concentrator was delivering oxygen at 8 liters per minute.
Observation and interview in Resident #61's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:53 PM, LPN #3 confirmed the oxygen tubing was not dated or initialed. She stated, We are supposed to date them.
Observation and interview in Resident #61's room on 3/27/2022 at 5:27 PM, the DON confirmed the oxygen tubing and the oxygen humidification bottle were not dated.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #64 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Unspecified Systolic Congestive Heart Failure, Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, and Cardiomyopathy.
Review of the SCIS MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #64 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #64 revealed orders for oxygen use.
Observation in Resident #64's room on 3/27/2022 on 3:47 PM, revealed oxygen tubing was not dated or on the resident.
Observation and interview in Resident #64's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:50 PM, LPN #3 confirmed oxygen tubing was on the chair and not dated.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #72 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Hypertensive Heart Disease.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #72 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #72 revealed orders for oxygen use.
Observation in Resident #72's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:55 PM, revealed the oxygen tubing was not dated. Continued observation revealed the oxygen humidification bottle was not dated.
Observation and interview in Resident #72's room on 3/27/2022 at 5:36 PM, the DON confirmed the oxygen tubing was not dated and the oxygen humidification bottle was not dated. She confirmed the oxygen tubing and oxygen humidification bottle should be changed weekly and dated.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #273 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Pleural Effusion, Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure, and Acute Pulmonary Edema.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #273 revealed orders for oxygen and tubing change weekly.
Observation in Resident #273's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:44 PM, revealed oxygen in use at 3 LPM via nasal cannula and the oxygen tubing was not dated.
Observation and interview in Resident #273's room on 3/27/2022 at 5:59 PM, LPN #1 confirmed the oxygen tubing was not dated.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #274 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Congestive Heart Failure.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #274 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #274 revealed orders for oxygen use.
Observation in Resident #274's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:58 PM, revealed the resident had oxygen in use at 3LPM via nasal cannula. Continued observation revealed the oxygen tubing was not dated.
Observation and interview in Resident #274's room on 3/27/2022 at 6:02 PM, LPN #1 confirmed the oxygen tubing was not dated.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #54 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #54 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #54 revealed, .Oxygen 2 times Daily .Oxygen tubing change Every 1 Week . Continued review revealed the oxygen order did not contain a rate or a delivery method, making it an incomplete order.
Review of the Care Plan for Resident #54 dated 11/24/2021 revealed, .Oxygen as ordered .
During an interview on 3/30/2022 at 9:06 AM, the DON confirmed Resident #54 did not have a complete order for oxygen. She stated, The order for the oxygen don't include the rate or delivery method. We've been putting the orders in incorrectly.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on facility policy review, facility documentation review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to have the Daily Nurse Staffing form posted on 3/27/2022, and failed to ensure the Da...
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Based on facility policy review, facility documentation review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to have the Daily Nurse Staffing form posted on 3/27/2022, and failed to ensure the Daily Nurse Staffing forms were completed and retained for 132 days from 9/1/2020 through 3/27/2022.
The findings include:
Review of the facility's policy titled, Nurse Staffing Posting Information, dated 11/2017 and revised 11/2018, revealed, .It is the policy of this facility to have sufficient staff to provide nursing services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident and to make staffing information readily available .The nurse staffing information will be posted on a daily basis .
Review of the Daily Nurse Staffing forms dated 9/1/2020 through 3/27/2022, revealed there were no forms for 80 days and there were incomplete forms for 52 days.
Observation at the 100/200/300 Hall's Nurses' Station on 3/27/2022 at 3:30 PM, revealed the Daily Nurse Staffing form was dated 3/12/2022.
During an interview on 3/27/2022 at 6:02 PM, the Assistant Director of Nursing(ADON), also known as the Staffing Coordinator, confirmed the last posted Daily Nurse Staffing form was dated 3/12/2022. She stated the daily staffing hours for 3/27/2022 was posted after the State Survey Team entered the facility. She confirmed a Daily Nurse Staffing form should be posted every day at the 100/200/300 Hall's Nurses' Station with the updated information (nursing hours) on it, but this has not happened on a consistent basis.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 3:00 PM, the ADON confirmed there were no Daily Nurse Staffing forms for 80 days and there were 52 incomplete forms in the past 18 month period from 9/1/2020 through 3/27/2022.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to maintain patient conf...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to maintain patient confidentiality related to 3 computer screens open with resident health information visualized with no staff attendance.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled, Patient Confidentiality, dated 2/2021, revealed, .Confidentiality is defined as safeguarding the content of information .or other computer stored information from unauthorized disclosure without the consent of the resident and/or representative .all efforts will be made to protect the confidentiality/privacy of the resident and their health information .this includes medical records .the electronic record is equipped with security features that allow only those with a password to retrieve and review records .
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #18 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Acute and Chronic Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Respiratory Failure, and Atrial Fibrillation.
Observation of the 300 Hall medication cart on 3/27/2022 at 5:37 PM, revealed a computer screen with Resident #18's heath information displayed on the computer screen on the medication cart and no staff in attendance.
During an interview on 3/27/2022 at 5:38 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #18's health information was displayed on the computer screen on the medication cart. She stated, The computer screen should be closed for privacy because of HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
Observation at the 100 Hall nurse station on 3/28/2022 at 7:35 AM, revealed one computer screen on the nurses desk and one on the medication cart opened with resident health information visible and no staff in attendance.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 7:38 AM, Registered Nurse (RN) #1 confirmed the 2 computer screens with resident health information were visible to everyone that could visualize the computer screens and there weren't any staff at the desk or at the medication cart.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0725
(Tag F0725)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility policy review, facility documentation review, medical record review, observations, and interviews, the facilit...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility policy review, facility documentation review, medical record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to maintain adequate staffing levels to meet the care needs of 5 of 44 sampled residents (Resident #19, #27, #31, #34, #37, and #51) residing on 3 of 5 hallways having the potential to affect the entire facility related to receiving showers/baths, passing meal trays, and turning and repositioning residents every 2 hours.
The findings include:
Review of the facility's policy titled, Nurse Staffing Posting Information, dated 11/2017 and revised 11/2018, revealed, .It is the policy of this facility to have sufficient staff to provide nursing services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident .
Review of the facility's Full Time Equivalent Staffing sheet revealed there was only 1.9 nursing hours per patient per day (PPD) on 3/6/2022 and 3/16/2022, and the facility did not meet the state required nursing hours per PPD of 2.0.
Review of the facility Daily Nurse Staffing sheet dated 3/27/2022, revealed the resident census was 79 (100 Hall contained 19 residents; 200 Hall contained 10 residents; 300 Hall contained 21 residents; 400 Hall contained 10 residents; and 600 Hall contained 19 residents), Continued review revealed 1 Medicare Registered Nurse (responsible for medicare charting), 6 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) (charge nurses), and 8 Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) for 5 halls for the 24 hour period.
Review of the facility Daily Nurse Staffing sheet dated 3/28/2022, revealed the resident census was 79. Continued review revealed 1 Medicare Registered Nurse (responsible for medicare charting), 7 LPNs (charge nurses), and 7 CNAs scheduled for 12 hour shift and 1 CNA scheduled for 8 hour shift, for 5 halls for the 24 hour period.
Review of the facility Daily Nurse Staffing sheet dated 3/29/2022, revealed the resident census was 79. Continued review revealed 1 Medicare Registered Nurse (responsible for medicare charting), 6 LPNs (charge nurses), and 8 CNAs scheduled for 12 hour shifts, 1 of these CNAs was on light duty, and 1 CNA scheduled for a 4 hour shift from 8 PM to 12 AM, for 5 halls for the 24 hour period.
Review of the facility Daily Nurse Staffing sheet dated 3/30/2022, revealed the resident census was 79. Continued review revealed 1 Medicare Registered Nurse (responsible for medicare charting), 6 LPNs (charge nurses), and 9 CNAs for 5 halls for the 24 hour period.
Review of facility documentation dated 5/28/2014, titled, CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) Assignment Sheet, revealed, .Routine patient care - nail care .Full Bath/Shower - follow facility schedule, patient's preference, or Even numbered rooms on Monday, Wednesday, Friday .Odd numbered rooms on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday .Sponge bath offered on non-bath days or as requested .
Review of an undated facility documentation titled, Shower Days For Facility, revealed, .A [Resident in bed A] bed showers are scheduled/offered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. B [Resident in bed B] bed showers are scheduled/offered on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday .
Review of the undated facility documentation revealed there was 26 residents who required a lift for transfers.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #19 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with readmission on [DATE], with diagnoses which included Dementia.
Review of the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Verification Worksheet revealed there was no bathing documented for Resident #19 on 3/26/2022 and 3/27/2022.
Observation on 3/27/2022 at 2:45 PM, revealed the 300 Hall smelled strongly of urine.
Observation in Resident #19's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:38 PM, revealed the resident had dried brown debris under his fingernails on both hands.
Observation and interview in Resident #19's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:40 PM, CNA #1 stated, Residents' fingernails are to be cleaned with bathing and when needed. Continued interview he confirmed Resident #19 had brown dried debris under his fingernails on both hands.
Observation and interview in Resident #19's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:53 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2 stated, residents' nails are cleaned with bathing and as needed. LPN #2 looked at Resident #19's hands and confirmed he had brown dried debris under his fingernails on both hands.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #27 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Dysphagia, Hemiplegia, and Cerebrovascular Disease.
Review of the ADL Verification Worksheet revealed Resident #27 received 4 showers from 1/3/2022-1/31/2022, 5 showers from 2/2/2022-2/27/2022, and 4 showers from 3/1/2022 -3/28/2022. Continued review revealed there was no bathing documented on 33 days from 1/1/2022 through 3/28/2022.
Observation in Resident #27's room on 3/28/2022 at 7:58 AM, revealed the resident's hair was matted and oily.
Observation on 3/28/2022 at 6:30 PM, revealed the 300 Hall smelled strongly of urine.
Observation and interview in Resident #27's room on 3/28/2022 at 8:42 PM, CNA #6 held the residents head up so surveyor could visualize her hair. Continued observation revealed a crusty, scaly area to the top of the resident's head. The back of the resident's hair was matted in knots, and she had hair loss to the top of her head. CNA #6 stated, Her hair is a wreck; it is pitiful. She has scabs on her head with bald spots. The last time I was able to give her a shower, her hair came out in chunks. I am usually on this hall by myself, [referring to 400 and 600 hall which currently consists of 29 residents]. There is no way I can give all the showers when I have both the halls.
Observation and interview in Resident #27's room on 3/28/2022 at 8:42 PM, LPN #6 confirmed the resident's hair was matted and the resident had crusty and scaly areas on her head.
During an interview on 3/30/2022 at 4:25 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated, Residents should receive showers three times per week. The DON reviewed the ADL Verification Worksheet for Resident #27 and confirmed the resident did not receive her showers three times per week as scheduled.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #31 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Diabetes.
Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #31 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status Score of 14, which indicated the resident had no cognitive impairment.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #34 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and Parkinson's Disease.
Review of the ADL Verification Worksheet revealed Resident #34 received no showers from 1/3/2022-1/31/2022, 3 showers from 2/2/2022-2/27/2022, and 3 showers from 3/1/2022 -3/28/2022. Continued review revealed there was no bathing documented on 25 days from 1/3/2022 through 3/28/2022.
Observation in Resident #34's room on 3/27/2022 at 4:00 PM, Resident #34 had a disheveled appearance and oily hair.
During an interview in Resident #34's room on 3/30/2022 at 9:38 AM, Family Member #1 stated Resident #34 is not receiving her showers regularly. Family Member #1 stated her hair was oily and smelly. Resident #34 stated, All the CNAs do is wash my face.
During an interview on 3/31/2022 at 12:23 PM, the DON reviewed the ADL Verification Worksheet and confirmed Resident #34 did not receive her showers as scheduled three times per week.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #37 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Dementia.
Review of the ADL Verification Worksheet revealed Resident #37 received 1 shower from 1/12/2022-1/31/2022, 3 showers from 2/1/2022-2/27/2022, and 1 shower from 3/1/2022 -3/27/2022. Continued review revealed there was no bathing documented on 23 days from 1/12/2022 through 3/27/2022.
Observation in Resident #37's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:34 PM, revealed the resident's feet were exposed and his skin appeared very dry.
Observation in Resident #37's room on 3/29/2022 at 11:07 AM, revealed the resident's feet were exposed and his skin still appeared very dry.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 9:46 AM, CNA #7 stated, We have 13 to 14 residents each. Showers are scheduled for residents in A bed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and B bed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
During an interview on 3/30/2022 at 7:06 PM, the DON confirmed CNAs were to administer scheduled and by choice showers per the facility schedule and she expected the nurses to monitor that showers were completed.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #51 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Congestive Heart Failure and Absence of Left Lower Limb above the knee.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #51 had a BIMS score of 14, which indicated no cognitive impairment. Continued review revealed the resident required extensive assist of 2 staff for bathing.
Review of the ADL Verification Worksheet revealed Resident #51 received 3 showers from 2/1/2022-2/25/2022 and 1 shower from 3/1/2022-3/26/2022. Continued review revealed there was no bathing documented on 23 days from 2/1/2022 through 3/26/2022.
Review of Resident #51's current Care Plan revealed, .bathing: bath/shower 3 x [times] week prn [as needed] as tolerated alternating days with bed baths .
Observation and interview in Resident #51's room on 3/27/2022 at 4:55 PM, revealed she was wearing a hospital gown. She stated, I haven't had a shower in three weeks, this upcoming Tuesday. My hair hasn't been washed either. She put her hand on her head and stated, See how greasy it is. It needs washed. She stated, If there's only 1 CNA on this hall, I won't get up to get a shower because they have to use a lift to get me up and that takes 2 people.
During observation of supper meal on 3/27/2022 at 6:23 PM, revealed a meal cart was delivered to the 300-hall containing 11 trays with 1 staff member passing trays. Continued observation revealed the last tray was delivered to a resident on 3/27/2022 at 7:29 PM; total time for tray delivery was 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Observation on the 400/600 hall on 3/28/2022 at 6:55 PM, revealed CNA #5 doing rounds on the 400 hall with three call lights going off on the 600 hall for over 5 minutes.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 7:33 AM, RN #1 stated, I am the Medicare Nurse; I only do charting. This is my first time passing trays.
During observation of the breakfast meal on 3/28/2022 at 7:52 AM, revealed a meal cart was delivered to the 300-hall containing 11 trays with 1 staff member passing trays. Continued observation revealed the last meal tray was delivered to a resident on 3/28/2022 at 8:44 AM; total time for tray delivery was 52 minutes.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 7:39 AM with CNA #2, when asked about showers given to Resident #51, she stated, I'm the only aide on this hall [referring to 300 and part of 200 hall]. I have 23 residents with 6 residents who needs assisted dining. Continued interview she stated, if there's 1 aide on this hall, then residents don't get showers whether it's their shower day or not.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 6:45 PM, CNA #5 stated she was the only CNA on the 400/600 hall for the 6 PM-6 AM shift. CNA #5 stated she was currently responsible for 29 residents, and she reports this is not uncommon for her to be the only CNA for this whole hall. CNA #5 stated 19 residents on this hall required incontinence care and repositioning. She stated she was unable to turn and dry the residents every two hours. She stated there was only one nurse on the hall, and she is limited on how much she can help. She reports she has residents with behaviors on the halls, 4 residents that wander, 4 residents are high risk for falls, 2 residents that require assistance with their meal, and several have to be followed up on to ensure adequate intake.
During an interview on 3/29/2022 at 11:41 AM, Resident #31 stated, We have monthly resident meetings. We have complained about staffing in the meetings and there have been times that there have not been enough staff here to take care of us. They will schedule enough staff but sometimes staff calls in and then they are not enough people here; the administrative staff have had to come in and work in place of people who call in; here lately it has happened quite often that there's not enough staff in the building.
During an interview on 3/29/2022 at 12:19 PM, LPN #3 stated, When we have only 1 CNA on this hall [referring to the 300 and part of the 200 hall] the residents don't always get their showers. There's no way 1 CNA can get them all done.
During an interview on 3/30/2022 at 9:05 AM with the Assistant Director of Nursing, she confirmed the nursing hours PPD on 3/6/2022 and 3/16/2022 was 1.9 hours per patient, and not the required amount of 2.0 hours per PPD.
During an interview on 3/30/2022 at 3:09 PM, the Assistant Director of Nursing (who is currently in charge of staffing), stated, We are budgeted for 7 CNAs for day shift and 5 for night shift. The majority of the days have 4 CNAs on day shift and 3 CNAs on night shift. We do not use any agency staff; we have 13 or 14 CNA positions open; we have no CNA applications; we don't have any CNAs to be hired.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on facility policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to maintain water temperatures for a dish machine at or above 120 F [Fahrenheit] degrees and failed to clean and saniti...
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Based on facility policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to maintain water temperatures for a dish machine at or above 120 F [Fahrenheit] degrees and failed to clean and sanitize 1 of 3 refrigerators located in the nourishment rooms. The facility also failed to deliver food that was covered to residents for 2 of 2 meal observations.
The findings include:
Review of the facility's policy titled, Dietary: Cleaning dated 7/13/2022, revealed, .Cleaning surfaces, equipment or utensils involve the use of hot water and detergent which removes soil grease, food, and odors .Turn on machine, checking temperatures to assure proper wash and rinse temperature for your machine and cleaning chemicals .Wash and rinse temperatures will be observed and recorded at each meal service. This will be achieved while the dish machine is in operations .Low temperature machines should be between 120 F-140 F. With the low temperature machines, the sanitizer will also be checked and recorded using a PH [Potential of Hydrogen] strip. Any temperatures recorded outside the acceptable levels should be reported to the supervisor immediately. Maintenance should be notified .
Review of the facility's policy titled, Dietary: Dining Services, revised 1/30/2021, revealed, .Meals must be delivered to the resident in a timely fashion. Meals are delivered in an enclosed or covered cart .
Observation in the kitchen on 3/28/2022 at 2:18 PM, revealed the dish machine was a low temperature machine.
Observation on 3/28/2022 at 2:24 PM, revealed [NAME] #1 had already ran a rack of dishes through the dish machine. Continued observation revealed when another rack of dishes were placed in the dish machine, the temperature on the thermometer did not reach 120 degrees F during the wash cycle.
Observation and interview on 3/28/2022 at 2:26 PM, the Director of Nutrition Services confirmed the thermometer did not reach to 120 degrees F, but to 110 degrees F, during the wash cycle and the facility would use disposable dining ware for the residents. Continued observation revealed the sanitation for the dish machine was above 50 ppm [parts per million].
Observation in the kitchen on 3/28/2022 at 3:52 PM, the 3 compartment sink sanitation was between 200 and 400 ppm, which was within normal limits.
Observation on 3/29/2022 at 12:52 PM, with the Director of Nutrition Services revealed the manual temperature of the water to the dish machine was 90 degrees F.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 2:30 PM, [NAME] #2 stated, it took 5 to 10 dish cycles before the water temperature reached 120 degrees F.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 3:29 PM, [NAME] #1 stated, Staff had been filling up the tank as a faster way to fill up the machine. The motor had been changed recently. They have to fill up the tank because the water would run out. We have to run the dish machine 4 to 5 times before the temperature gets to the appropriate temperature of 120 degrees F. We explained the issue about the machine and we spoke to the CDM (Certified Dietary Manager).
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 5:00 PM, the Maintenance Director stated, The staff was pouring water into the tank of the dish machine because it was a faster way than waiting for it to fill up with water. The facility had a tankless water heater which was set at 140 degrees F. Continued interview confirmed the tankless water heater could not circulate enough water to reach a water temperature of at least 120 degrees F.
During an interview on 3/29/2022 at 2:42 PM, the Maintenance Director confirmed he knew there were issues with the tankless water heater that it needed to be fixed.
During an interview on 3/30/2022 at 11:15 AM, the Director of Nutrition Services confirmed the water temperatures on 3/28/2022 and 3/29/2022 were too low to clean the dishes effectively in the dish machine and they had been washing all dishes in the 3 compartment sink.
Observation on the North hall nourishment room on 3/30/2022 at 3:07 PM, revealed the North Hall refrigerator had dead flies on the inside bottom of the refrigerator and on the side door bottom shelf. Continued observation revealed all three shelves in the body of the refrigerator had dried substance on them.
Observation and interview on the North Hall nourishment room on 3/30/2022 at 3:10 PM with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3 confirmed there were dead flies on the refrigerator inside bottom and the shelves were dirty.
Observation and interview on 3/30/2022 at 3:23 PM, the Housekeeping Director confirmed there were dead flies inside the refrigerator and there was dried debris on the inside shelves. Continued interview revealed the refrigerator was to be cleaned once a day by housekeeping staff.
Observation in the kitchen on 3/27/2022 at 2:42 PM, revealed 49 yellow cake desserts plated and uncovered inside 7 tray carts.
Observation on the 600 Hall during supper meal pass on 3/27/2022 at 6:03 PM, revealed staff delivered uncovered dessert cakes from the meal cart to the resident's rooms.
Observation and interview in the kitchen on 3/27/2022 at 5:31 PM, with the [NAME] #1 revealed the kitchen had completed the 1st 100 Hall cart and began to deliver the cart outside of the kitchen for delivery of the dinner trays. Continued observation revealed the cakes on the cart were not covered. The cook confirmed the dietary staff did not apply a covering to the cake because the cake was already covered by the trays, and no one had ever told them to cover all of the food for distribution.
Observation during the breakfast meal on 3/28/2022 at 7:24 AM, revealed 25 residents had uncovered oatmeal plated on the meal carts.
Observation during the breakfast meal on 3/28/2022 at 7:55 AM, 8:01 AM, 8:18 AM, and 8:34 AM, revealed staff delivered uncovered oatmeal from the meal cart to the resident's rooms.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 7:52 AM, the Director of Nutrition Services stated, Food should be covered when staff are walking the tray to the residents' rooms.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY**
Based on facility policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to provide a safe, sani...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY**
Based on facility policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment to help prevent the spread of infection related to: staff failed to provide tracheostomy care in a sterile technique for 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #61); provide catheter care in a sanitary manner for 1 of 10 sampled residents (Resident #37) who required an urinary catheter; ensure oxygen tubing was not on the floor for 5 of 36 sampled residents (Resident #18, Resident #30, Resident #32, Resident #61, and Resident #72), and clean nebulizer mask for 1 of 36 sampled residents (Resident #32) who received respiratory treatments, and ensure urinary drainage bag was not laying in the floor for 2 of 10 sampled residents (Resident #64 and Resident #274) who required an urinary catheter. The facility also failed to prevent the spread of infection related to: staff not sanitizing hands between resident contact while passing meal trays during the supper meal on 3/27/2022; dirty linen carts, and a trash barrel were on the hall during the meal cart delivery and meal pass. staff place a dirty tray on a clean tray cart with clean trays; staff sitting on a residents bed; no Transmission Based Precaution (TBP) sign posted on a TBP room; TBP rooms doors not closed; staff did not apply appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) prior to entering an TBP room.
The findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled, Infection Prevention and Control Program, dated 6/9/2021, revealed .it is the policy of this facility to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections .a resident with an infection or communicable disease shall be placed on isolation precautions as recommended by current CDC [Centers of Disease Control] Guidelines .isolation signs are used to alert staff, family members and visitors of isolation precautions .
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #61 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure.
Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #61 had Tracheostomy care.
Review of current Physician's Orders for Resident #61 revealed, .Tracheostomy cannula care: Clean inner cannula with hydrogen peroxide [antiseptic liquid to kill germs] every one day .Change trach [tracheostomy] ties every one day .Clean with Normal Saline (NACL) every one day .Tracheobronchial suctioning for signs and symptoms of increased secretions [secretions] .Monitor tolerance of Trach Care one time daily .Tracheostomy cannula care Two times Daily .
Observation in Resident #61's room on 3/28/2022 at 10:05 AM, during tracheotomy care, revealed the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) dipped a cotton tipped applicator into the peroxide/sterile water solution, then cleaned around the tracheotomy site, and dipped the cotton tipped applicator back into the peroxide/sterile water solution and cleaned around the trach site again. Further observation revealed the CRT removed the inner cannula and placed into the peroxide/sterile water solution, then placed it back into the tracheotomy site.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 10:08 AM, the CRT confirmed she dipped the cotton tipped applicator into the peroxide/sterile water solution after she cleaned the tracheotomy site, cleaned around the tracheotomy site again, and placed the inner cannula into the peroxide/sterile water solution. She replaced the inner cannula into the tracheotomy site. She stated she should have used a sterile cotton tipped applicator each time she cleaned around the tracheotomy site, but she didn't have enough cotton tipped applicators in the tracheotomy kit.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #37 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Urinary Tract Infection and Retention of Urine.
Review of the admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #37 required an urinary catheter.
Observation in Resident #37's room on 3/29/2022 at 3:26 PM, during catheter care, revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #7 did not clean the catheter lumen.
During an interview on 3/29/2022 at 3:30 PM, LPN #7 confirmed she did not clean Resident #37's catheter lumen during catheter care.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #18 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Acute on Chronic Diastolic Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia, and Dependency on Supplemental Oxygen.
Review of the 5-Day MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #18 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #18 revealed, .Oxygen (O2) at 2 L [Liter]/min [minute] per nasal cannula .
Observation in Resident #18's room on 3/27/2022 at 4:41 PM, revealed the oxygen cannula and tubing was draped over the arm of the chair, and the nebulizer mask was laying on the bedside table uncovered.
During an interview on 3/27/2022 at 5:37 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #18's oxygen tubing was draped across the arm of the chair, and the nebulizer mask was not stored properly.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #30 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Chronic Respiratory Failure, Chronic Diastolic Congestive Heart Failure, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #30 received oxygen therapy.
Observation in Resident #30's room on 3/27/2022 at 5:04 PM, revealed the oxygen tubing was touching the floor.
During an interview on 3/27/2022 at 5:34 PM, the DON confirmed Resident #30's oxygen tubing was touching the floor.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #32 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included End Stage Renal Disease, Chronic Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia and Pneumonia.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #32 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #32 revealed, .Oxygen at 3Lpm (liters per minute) continuous .
Observation in Resident #32's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:40 PM, revealed the oxygen tubing was touching the floor, and the nebulizer mask was laying on the bedside table with dried debris on the inside of the mask, and was not properly stored.
Observation and interview in Resident #32's room on 3/27/2022 at 5:32 PM, the DON confirmed Resident #32's oxygen tubing was touching the floor, and the nebulizer mask had dried debris on the inside of the mask and was not properly stored. The DON confirmed oxygen tubing should not touch the floor, and the nebulizer mask should be clean and stored in a plastic bag.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #61 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #61 received oxygen therapy.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #61 revealed an order for oxygen therapy.
Observation in Resident #61's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:53 PM, revealed the oxygen tubing was touching the floor.
Observation and interview in Resident #61's room on 3/27/2022 at 5:27 PM, the DON confirmed Resident #61's oxygen tubing was touching the floor.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #72 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Hypertensive Heart Disease.
Review of the current Physician's Orders for Resident #72 revealed an order for oxygen therapy.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #72 received oxygen therapy.
Observation in Resident #72's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:55 PM, revealed the oxygen tubing was touching the floor.
Observation and interview in Resident #72's room on 3/27/2022 at 5:36 PM, the DON confirmed Resident #72's oxygen tubing was touching the floor.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #64 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Retention of Urine.
Review of the Significant Change In Status (SCIS) MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #64 had an indwelling catheter.
Observation in Resident #64's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:47 PM, revealed his urinary drainage bag was laying on the floor.
Observation and interview in Resident #64's room on 3/27/2022 at 3:53 PM, LPN #2 confirmed Resident #64's urinary drainage bag was on the floor. She stated the catheter bag should not be on the floor because of infection.
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #274 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Fracture Shaft Of Right Femur, Displaced Bimalleol Fracture Left Lower Leg, Morbid Obesity, Congestive Heart Failure, and Chronic Pain Syndrome.
Review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #274 had an indwelling catheter.
Observation in Resident #274's room on 3/28/2022 at 8:05 AM, revealed her urinary drainage bag was laying on the floor.
Observation and interview in Resident #274's room on 3/28/2022 at 8:06 AM, Occupational Therapist (OT) #1 confirmed Resident #274's urinary drainage bag was laying in the floor.
Observation on 3/27/2022 at 5:55 PM to 6:10 PM, during the supper meal, revealed LPN #8 passed meal trays into 4 residents rooms and did not sanitize or wash his hands.
During an interview on 3/27/2022 at 6:12 PM, LPN #8 confirmed he did not sanitize his hands after each resident contact while passing the meal tray. He stated, I wash my hands after passing 2 to 3 trays.
Observation on 3/28/2022 at 7:32 AM, during the breakfast meal, revealed Registered Nurse (RN) #1 placed a dirty meal tray on the clean meal cart with clean trays.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 7:33 AM, RN #1 confirmed she placed a dirty tray on the clean cart with clean trays. She stated, This is the first time I have passed trays.
Observation on the 300 Hall on 3/28/2022 at 7:44 AM, revealed Dietary staff called for 300 Hall cart to be delivered to the hall. Further observation revealed a soiled linen cart, and a trash barrel on the hall way with the meal trays.
Observation on the 300 Hall on 3/28/2022 at 7:52 AM, revealed a second meal cart delivered to the hall, staff passed trays, and the soiled linen and trash barrel remained on hall way with meal trays.
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 8:38 AM the Risk Management LPN confirmed the dirty linen cart and trash barrel was on the hall with the meal trays and should not be on the hall when meals are delivered.
Observation on 3/28/2022 at 8:03 AM, revealed staff delivered a meal tray and placed the tray in front of a resident on the overbed table. The staff member then sat down on the resident's bed to assist the resident with the meal.
Observation and interview outside a resident's room on 3/28/2022 at 8:05 AM, the DON confirmed staff was sitting on the resident's bed while she assisted the resident with the breakfast meal. The DON stated, She should not be sitting on the bed to assist the resident because of infection control. The DON stated, I would correct her and get linens to change the bed. The DON then left the hall and didn't do anything to correct the situation.
Observation on the 200 Hall on 3/28/2022 at 8:10 AM, revealed a TBP cart outside of room [ROOM NUMBER] and no TBP sign on the door.
Observation and interview outside of room [ROOM NUMBER] on 3/28/2022 at 8:30 AM, the DON confirmed the resident in room [ROOM NUMBER] was on TBP and there wasn't a TBP sign on the door.
Observation on 200 hall on 3/28/2022 at 8:11 AM, revealed 3 TBP rooms with doors open.
During an interview on 3/8/2022 at 8:15 AM, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #3 confirmed the 3 residents were on TBP and the doors were open.
Observation on the 200 Hall on 3/28/2022 at 10:30 AM, revealed CNA #3 went into a TBP room without donning appropriate PPE (she did not don a gown or gloves).
During an interview on 3/28/2022 at 10:32 AM, CNA #3 confirmed she did not don a gown or gloves prior to entering a TBP room.