DYERSBURG HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

350 EAST TICKLE STREET, DYERSBURG, TN 38024 (731) 285-9710
For profit - Corporation 123 Beds CHAMPION CARE Data: November 2025 6 Immediate Jeopardy citations
Trust Grade
0/100
#242 of 298 in TN
Last Inspection: June 2021

Over 2 years since last inspection. Current conditions may differ from available data.

Overview

Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center has a Trust Grade of F, indicating poor performance with significant concerns. Ranking #242 out of 298 facilities in Tennessee, they are in the bottom half, and they are the lowest-ranked option in Dyer County, sitting at #3 out of 3. While there has been an improvement trend over the years, with issues decreasing from 14 in 2020 to just 1 in 2021, the facility still has a high staffing turnover rate of 67%, much higher than the state average of 48%. Although there have been no fines recorded, which is a positive sign, the facility has been cited for critical issues, including dangerously high hot water temperatures in resident rooms, which could risk burns, and failures in oversight that may indicate neglect in ensuring resident safety and well-being. Despite having average RN coverage, families should weigh these serious deficiencies against the facility's strengths when considering care options.

Trust Score
F
0/100
In Tennessee
#242/298
Bottom 19%
Safety Record
High Risk
Review needed
Inspections
Getting Better
14 → 1 violations
Staff Stability
⚠ Watch
67% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
Penalties
✓ Good
No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Tennessee facilities.
Skilled Nurses
○ Average
Each resident gets 35 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Tennessee. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
Violations
⚠ Watch
24 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Overall Rating
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Staff Levels
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Care Quality
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2020: 14 issues
2021: 1 issues

The Good

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

Facility shows strength in fire safety.

The Bad

1-Star Overall Rating

Below Tennessee average (2.8)

Significant quality concerns identified by CMS

Staff Turnover: 67%

21pts above Tennessee avg (46%)

Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity

Chain: CHAMPION CARE

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

Staff turnover is elevated (67%)

19 points above Tennessee average of 48%

The Ugly 24 deficiencies on record

6 life-threatening 2 actual harm
Jun 2021 1 deficiency
CONCERN (E)

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

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure respiratory equipment w...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure respiratory equipment was stored properly and covered for 4 of 7 sampled residents (Resident #13, #28, #41, and #136) reviewed for respiratory care and 2 of 2 nurses (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3 and #4) failed to provide proper respiratory care for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #22) observed for tracheostomy care. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Administering Medications through a Small Volume (Handheld) Nebulizer, revised 10/2010, revealed .Store in a plastic bag with the resident's name and the date on it . Review of the medical record, revealed Resident #13 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses of Fracture of the Right Femur, Dementia, Anxiety, Osteoarthritis, Cerebral Infarction, Depression, Morbid Obesity, and Hypertension. Review of the Physician's Order dated 4/1/2021, revealed an order for CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) at night and PRN (as needed). Observation in the resident's room on 6/28/2021 at 8:56 AM, 11:52 AM, and 4:00 PM, on 6/29/2021 at 8:18 AM, and on 6/30/2021 at 8:14 AM, revealed Resident #13's CPAP machine sitting on the nightstand with the tubing and mask attached. The mask was lying uncovered on top of the CPAP machine. Review of the medical record, revealed Resident #41 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnoses of Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis following Cerebral Infarction, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Hypertension, Heart Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Anxiety, and Peripheral Vascular Disease. Review of the Physician's Orders dated 5/5/2021, revealed an order for Tiotropium Bromide Monohydrate Capsule 18mcg (micrograms) 1 capsule inhale orally in the morning. Observation of the resident's room on 6/28/2021 at 9:00 AM and 10:41 AM, on 6/29/2021 at 8:21 AM, and on 6/30/2021 at 8:13 AM, revealed Resident #41's nebulizer machine sitting on the nightstand with the tubing and mask attached. The mask was lying uncovered on top of the nebulizer machine. Review of the medical record, revealed Resident #28 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia, Congestive Heart Failure, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Shortness of Breath. Review of the Physician's Order dated 9/3/2020, revealed CPAP at bedtime and as needed related to Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Observation in the resident's room on 6/28/2021 at 9:10 AM and 10:43 AM, on 6/29/2021 at 8:24 AM, and on 6/30/2021 at 8:18 AM, revealed Resident #28's CPAP machine sitting on the nightstand with the tubing and mask attached. The tubing was hanging out of the nightstand drawer and the mask was lying in the drawer uncovered with other personal items. Review of the medical record, revealed Resident #136 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Neuromuscular Dysfunction of Bladder, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetes, and Polyneuropathy. Review of the Physician's Orders dated 6/25/2021, revealed an order to administer oxygen (O2) at 2 liters a minute binasal cannula (BNC) as needed for shortness of breath or decreased O2 saturation. Observation in the resident's room on 6/30/2021 at 10:15 AM and 1:34 PM, revealed Resident #136's oxygen concentrator machine positioned at the right side of the head of the bed. The binasal cannula oxygen tubing was lying uncovered with no protective barrier on top of the oxygen concentrator. During an interview on 6/30/2021 at 9:30 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed respiratory equipment should be stored in a plastic bag when not in use. During an interview on 6/30/2021 at 10:35 AM, LPN #2 confirmed that respiratory equipment should be stored in a plastic bag when not in use. Review of the facility's policy titled, Tracheostomy Care, revised 8/2013, revealed .Sterile gloves must be used during aseptic procedures .Wash hands .Put exam gloves on both hands .Remove supplemental oxygen mask .Remove old dressing. Pull soiled gloves over dressing and discard into appropriate receptacle .Wash hands .Open tracheostomy cleaning kit .Set up supplies on sterile field .Put on sterile gloves .remove the inner cannula .Remove and discard gloves .wash hands and put on fresh gloves .Replace the cannula . Review of the medical record, revealed Resident #22 was admitted with diagnoses of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia, Cerebral Infarction, Paraplegia, Epilepsy, Tracheostomy, Gastrostomy, and Depression. Review of the Order Review History Report dated 6/30/2021, revealed .Trach [Tracheostomy] care every shift .Change inner trach cannula daily . Observation in the resident's room on 6/29/2021 at 2:00 PM, revealed LPN #3 preparing to perform trach care on Resident #22. LPN #3 washed her hands, donned gloves, positioned the over bed table next to the bed, obtained supplies from the top of the bedside table, and set up the supplies on the over bed table without placing a sterile barrier. LPN #3 removed a bottle of sterile water from the trach care tray, loosened the top, placed the bottle on the over bed table, removed her gloves, failed to perform hand hygiene, and donned a pair of sterile gloves. LPN #3 then picked up the sterile water bottle, poured water into a sterile suction tray, obtained a suction catheter from the tray, and suctioned Resident #22. LPN #3 then removed her gloves, failed to perform hand hygiene, donned sterile gloves, securing the outer neck plate with her left hand, removed the trach inner cannula with her right hand and without changing gloves and performing hand hygiene, picked up the new inner cannula with her right hand and inserted it. LPN #3 then picked up the trach brush and swabs from the sterile trach care tray, placed the brush back into the tray and poured hydrogen peroxide and sterile water into the tray compartment with the brush, then dipped the swabs and sterile gauze into the peroxide/water mixture and cleaned around the trach stoma. LPN #3 then cleaned around the stoma with saline soaked gauze, dried the site, replaced the trach collar, placed a split gauze around the trach, cleaned up the supplies, picked up a piece of paper off of the floor and placed it in the trash, went to the other side of the bed and repositioned the oxygen tubing, removed her gloves, washed her hands and exited the room. Observation in the resident's room on 6/30/2021 at 4:51 PM, revealed LPN #4 preparing to perform trach care. LPN #4 washed her hands, placed the trach care supplies on the over bed table, donned gloves, disconnected the oxygen mask from the oxygen tubing and placed it in the trash, removed her gloves, failed to perform hand hygiene, then opened the trach care tray and donned a pair of sterile gloves, using the sterile glove package as barrier to lay supplies on. LPN #4 then poured peroxide and sterile water into the plastic tray, moistened the trach brush and cleaned around the outer neck plate, removed the old drain sponge from the trach and placed it in the trash, cleaned around the outer neck plate with swabs and dried with gauze, secured the outer neck plate with her left hand and removed the inner cannula with her right hand, then without changing gloves or performing hand hygiene, picked up the sterile replacement cannula, holding the inner cannula in both hands and touching the area to be inserted into the trach. LPN #4 explained the procedure to Resident #22, then inserted the cannula into the trach, connected a new oxygen mask, changed the neck ties, placed the oxygen mask over the trach, cleaned up her supplies, removed her gloves, washed her hands and exited the room. During an interview on 6/30/2021 at 9:15 PM, the DON confirmed that staff should follow the facilty policy and use hand hygiene between glove changes when performing tracheostomy care.
Jan 2020 14 deficiencies 6 IJ (3 facility-wide)
CRITICAL (J)

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Free from Abuse/Neglect (Tag F0600)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure abuse screening, traini...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure abuse screening, training, and background checks were conducted for 2 of 5 sitters (Sitter #1 and #2) which placed Resident #51 at risk for potential abuse. The facility's failure to perform screening, training, abuse registry checks, and background checks placed Resident #51 in Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) (a situation in which the provider's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation has caused or is likely to cause serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to a resident). The Regional Administrator and the Regional Liaison was informed of the Immediate Jeopardy for F-600 on 1/21/2020 at 1:19 PM, in the Conference Room. The facility was cited F-600 at a scope and severity of J which is Substandard Quality of Care. An extended survey was conducted on 1/16/2020. The Immediate Jeopardy was removed onsite and was effective from 11/30/19 through 1/21/2020. An acceptable Removal Plan, which removed the immediacy of the jeopardy, was received 1/21/2020 at 6:05 PM. The corrective actions were validated onsite by the survey team on 1/21/2020 and 1/22/2020 through review of completed screening and background checks of the current sitters, review of in-service training records, review of sign in sheets, review of monitoring procedures for future sitters, resident interviews, and staff interviews. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Abuse Prevention Program, dated 12/2016, showed .Protect our residents from abuse by anyone including, but not necessarily limited to: facility staff, other residents, consultants, volunteers, staff from other agencies, family members, legal representatives, friends, visitors, or any other individual. Conduct employee background checks .Require training/orientation programs . Review of the facility's policy titled, Private Duty Sitters dated 5/2017, showed .The use of private duty sitters will be permitted when approved by the resident's Attending Physician and the facility's Director of Nursing Services .May not administer direct care to the resident unless authorized in writing by the Attending Physician . The facility was unable to provide documentation of abuse screening, background checks, training, or written authorization by the attending physician for Sitter #1 and Sitter #2. Medical record review revealed Resident #51 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses Dementia, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis, and Atherosclerosis. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], showed Resident #51 had severely impaired cognitive skills for daily decision making, required supervision of one person with transfers and walking in the room, required limited assistance of one person to walk in corridor, dressing, eating, toilet use, and personal hygiene. Review of the Care Plan revised 1/5/2020, showed, .The resident has an ADL [Activities of Daily Living] self-care performance deficit .The resident requires (extensive assistance) by (1) staff to dress .The resident requires (limited assistance) by (1) staff to eat . Observation in the resident's room on 1/12/2020 at 9:38 AM, showed Sitter #2 assisting Resident #51 to the bathroom. During an interview conducted on 1/12/2020 at 9:45 AM, Sitter #2 was asked if she was a family friend or a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Sitter #1 stated that she was a sitter. Observation in the Dining Room on 1/13/2020 at 5:59 PM, showed Sitter #1 assisting Resident #51 with her evening meal. During an interview conducted on 1/13/2020 at 6:34 PM, with Sitter #1, who was sitting with Resident #51, Sitter #1 was asked if she was a family friend or a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Sitter #1 stated, .I'm not a CNA, but I have 30 years experience .I have been here a year on Thanksgiving [14 months] .At the other facility I was sitting, I had to give blood to make sure I don't have a disease, a background check .No, nothing here . During an interview conducted on 1/13/2020 at 7:05 PM, the Business Office Manager Assistant was asked for the personnel files (that should contain abuse screenings, training, and background checks) for Resident #51's sitters. She denied knowing [Named Sitter #1 and Sitter #2] . Observation in the Dining Room on 1/14/2020 at 12:32 PM, showed Sitter #1 assisting Resident #51 with her midday meal. During an interview conducted on 1/16/2020 at 2:28 PM, the Administrator was asked what steps were taken to screen private duty sitters for a history of abuse. The Administrator stated, We check the abuse registry and background checks . The facility failed to continue implementation of the plan of correction after the complaint survey on 7/22/2019 where Abuse was cited at the IJ level. The facility was unable to provide documentation the abuse screening or background checks had been performed on the sitters, which placed Resident #51 in Immediate Jeopardy. The survey team verified the Removal Plan by: 1. On 1/21/2020, the Private duty sitters background, sex offender, and Tuberculin (TB) screenings were completed. Abuse training started immediately on 1/21/2020 with sitters in house. Communication with resident families in question was completed to ensure that all sitters before employment need to meet with administration before being invited to the facility to ensure applicable screenings and trainings are completed. The survey team reviewed the resident assessments, resident interview statements, and staff interview statements, and interviewed residents and staff regarding the education provided by the facility. 2. The Interim Administrator, the Interim Director of Nursing, the Admissions Nurse Liaison, the Admissions Coordinator, and the Human Resources Department had in-service education on the requirements of the resident families to have the sitters come in to have their abuse training/screenings, and their background checks completed. The survey team interviewed staff regarding the education provided by the facility. 3. The DON or her designee will check in with resident responsible parties and sitters daily to ensure that the sitter has a facility file before sitting with the resident on each shift and a running list will be kept on all sitters as they come into the facility with Human Resources (HR). The survey team reviewed personnel files and interviewed staff. Noncompliance of F-600 continues at a scope and severity of D for the monitoring and the effectiveness of corrective actions. The facility is required to submit a Plan of Correction.
CRITICAL (J)

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Investigate Abuse (Tag F0610)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to identify, thoroughly investiga...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to identify, thoroughly investigate, and protect vulnerable residents from further abuse for injuries of unknown source that could be indicative of abuse for 2 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #12 and #64) reviewed for abuse. The facility's failure to identify and thoroughly investigate bruising to Resident #12's left upper arm and posterior forearm and Resident #64's dark purple colored marks around the resident's neck, placed Resident #12 and #64 in Immediate Jeopardy (a situation in which the provider's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation has caused or is likely to cause serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to a resident). The Administrator was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) for F-610 on 1/17/2020 at 8:15 PM, in the Conference Room. The facility was cited at F-610 at a scope and severity of J, which is Substandard Quality of Care. An extended survey was conducted on 1/16/2020. The IJ was effective from 11/30/2019 through 1/21/2020. An acceptable Removal Plan, which removed the immediacy of the jeopardy, was received 1/21/2020 at 6:05 PM and the Removal Plan was validated onsite by the survey team on 1/21/2020 and 1/22/2020 through review of in-service training records and staff interviews. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Abuse Investigation and Reporting, revised 7/2017, showed, .All reports of resident abuse, neglect .injuries of unknown source .shall be .thoroughly investigated by facility management .Role of the Administrator .If an incident or suspected incident of resident abuse .or injury of unknown source is reported, the Administrator will assign the investigation to an appropriate individual .The Administrator will ensure that any further potential abuse .is prevented .The Administrator will inform the resident and his/her representative of the status of the investigation and measures taken to protect the safety .of the resident .Role of the Investigator .The individual conducting the investigation will, as a minimum .Interview staff members (on all shifts) who have had contact with the resident during the period of the alleged incident .Interview the resident's roommate, family members, and visitors .Interview other residents to whom the accused employee provides care or services .Review all events leading up to the alleged incident .The investigator will consult daily with the Administrator concerning the progress/findings of the investigation . Review of the facility's policy titled, Abuse and Neglect-Clinical Protocol, revised 3/2018, showed, .Assessment and Recognition .Assessment data will include .Injury assessment .bruising .swelling .Pain assessment .Current behavior .The nurse will report findings to the physician. As needed, the physician will assess the resident/patient to verify or clarify such findings, especially if the cause or source of the problem is unclear Cause Identification .The staff, with the physician's input as needed, will investigate alleged abuse and neglect to clarify what happened and identify possible causes . Review of the facility's policy titled, Unexplained Injuries, revised 12/20/2019, showed, .All unexplained injuries, including bruises, abrasions, and injuries of unknown source will be investigated .if the injury is of unknown source .investigation procedures shall be implemented in accordance with the facility's abuse policies and procedures .An injury should be classified as an 'injury of unknown source' when both of the following conditions are met .a .The source of the injury was not observed by any person or the source of the injury could not be explained by the resident; and .b .The injury is suspicious because of .The extent of the injury or .The location of the injury .the injury is located in an area not generally vulnerable to trauma .An injury of unknown source shall be investigated even if the resident is discharged .or an injury of unknown source is identified after discharge . Review of the facility's policy titled, Skin Assessment, revised 12/20/2019, showed, .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 .The assessment may also be performed after a change of condition .Documentation of skin assessment .Include date and time of the assessment, your name, and position title .Document observations .skin conditions . 1. Review of the medical record, showed Resident #12 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Alzheimer's Disease, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Aphasia, Anxiety, Dementia, Depression, and a Pathological Hip Fracture. Review of the Care Plan dated 7/3/2019, showed that Resident #12 had impaired decision making skills, short and long term memory problems, was totally dependent on (1) staff for eating, personal hygiene and oral care, dressing, and toilet use, and was totally dependent on (2) staff for transfers with a mechanical lift. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], showed Resident #12 had severe cognitive impairment, no behaviors, walking did not occur, and was totally dependent on staff for all activities of daily living (ADLs). Review of the 24 Hour Report/Change of Condition Report dated 11/30/2019, showed, .Bruising, pain, swelling to (L) [left] Arm. Incident report done .stat [immediately] x-ray ordered . Review of the Radiology Results Report dated 11/30/2019, showed, .Reason for Study .PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER .PAIN IN LEFT ARM .PAIN IN LEFT ELBOW .PAIN IN LEFT WRIST .Conclusion .Modest degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder .no fracture or dislocation seen .Grossly intact left humerus .Grossly intact left elbow .Grossly intact osseous appearance of the left forearm .Mild to modest degenerative joint disease of the left wrist .no fracture seen .mild soft tissue swelling . Review of the Incident Report, showed, .11/30/2019 .Incident Location: Unknown .Nursing Description .called to residents [resident's] room by [Named Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #5], upon entering I observed resident lying supine with bruising, redness, inflammation and pain to upper left arm .Resident Description: Resident Unable to give Description .Immediate Action Taken .Tylenol 500mg [milligrams] given crushed PO [by mouth] without difficulty, [Named physician] notified and xray [x-ray] ordered stat [immediately] .upon moving ULE [upper left extremity] resident shows favor with grimace to face and stiffening of BUE [bilateral upper extremities] .Other info [information] .incident of unknown origin .No witnesses found . There was 1 staff statement signed by CNA #5 and dated 11/30/2019 attached to the incident report which showed, .When provide care for [Named Resident #12] She clings her arms to Body and It make [makes] it hard to put on her cloth [clothes] . There were no additional staff statements or interviews, no resident statements or interviews, and no resident assessments included with the incident report. Review of the Weekly Skin Check dated 12/5/2019, showed Resident #12 had .bruising to left upper arm . The facility was unable to provide additional documentation for monitoring of the bruising for Resident #12. During an interview conducted on 1/16/2020 at 10:06 AM, the Administrator was asked if she was aware of the shoulder and arm bruising and swelling. The Administrator stated, No ma'am. The Administrator was asked if she should have been notified. The Administrator stated, Yes, ma'am. The Administrator was asked if she reviewed all the incident reports. The Administrator stated, .I don't review every single incident report. Observation in the resident's room on 1/17/2020 at 7:44 PM, revealed Resident #12 lying in bed with her bilateral arms contracted, her right hand fingers in her mouth, with a large greenish-colored bruise to her left upper arm and another greenish bruise to her left posterior forearm. During an interview conducted on 1/16/2020 at 11:16 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #5 was asked if she was aware of the bruising and swelling of Resident #12's arm that was documented on 11/30/2019. LPN #5 stated, It was shown to me and reported to the administration. LPN #5 was asked who showed it to her. LPN #5 stated, My aide that day .I don't know what caused the actual bruising. It was just shown to me and I reported it to the Administrator and called the doctor. LPN #5 was asked if Resident #12 moves around a lot. LPN #5 stated, No. She holds her arms up .to keep her hands in her mouth . LPN #5 was asked to describe what her arm and shoulder bruising and redness looked like when she saw it on 11/30/2019. LPN #5 stated, It was on her upper arm and here [pointed to forearm area]. LPN #5 was asked if it was swollen. LPN #5 stated, Yes, and we x-rayed it. During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 1:05 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) was asked if she was aware of the incident that was documented as redness, bruising, and swelling to Resident #12's left arm on 11/30/2019. The DON stated, They came and got me on that one .I talked to staff. I got statements from the staff that takes care of her. The DON was asked if she only interviewed 1 staff member. The DON stated, She was the one that found it, and stated she does clench up when she does her changing of her clothes . The DON was asked if she informed the Administrator. The DON stated, We discuss them, but it wasn't an abuse situation. The DON was asked how she knew it was not abuse. The DON stated, .We investigated it and determined the cause of when it occurred from clenching her arms . Review of the facility's incident report, showed there was only 1 staff statement, but there was no investigation for Resident #12's injury of unknown origin. 2. Review of the medical record, showed Resident #64 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Dementia, Atrial Fibrillation, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attack. Review of the quarterly MDS dated [DATE], showed Resident #64 had severe cognitive impairment per the staff assessment, no behaviors, required limited staff assistance for eating, required extensive staff assistance for bed mobility and dressing, was totally dependent on staff for toilet use, personal hygiene and bathing, walking and locomotion off the unit did not occur, transfers and locomotion on the unit only occurred once or twice with 1-person staff assistance. Review of the Care Plan revised 12/8/2019, showed that Resident #64 was totally dependent on (1) staff to provide bathing, required extensive assistance by (1) staff to turn and reposition in bed, was totally dependent on (1) staff for dressing, required extensive assistance by (1) staff to eat, was totally dependent on (1) staff for personal hygiene and oral care, was totally dependent on (1) staff for toilet use, was totally dependent on (1) staff for transferring, had potential/actual impairment to skin integrity due to fragile skin such as skin tears and bruising and interventions to follow facility protocols for treatment of injury. Review of the 24 Hour Report/Change of Condition Report for the North hall dated 12/18/2019, showed, .[Named Resident # 64] .Incident .Bruising on neck . Review of the Incident Report dated 12/18/2019, showed, .Location .Resident's Room .Nursing Description .Resident was lying in bed .resident had hand lying on his neck, when resident moved his hand this nurse observed purple colored marks where resident's hand was resting, when asked CNA she states that resident has had that area around his neck for a long time, after assessing area the resident was observed with his hand resting back around his neck in the discolored area .Resident Description .Resident Unable to give Description .Mobility .Bedridden .purple bruising noted around the front of resident's neck .Resident keeps hand resting on resident's neck .No Witnesses found . There was 1 staff statement signed by CNA #3 and dated 12/19/2019 attached to the incident report, which showed, .I have seen the discoloration around [named Resident #64] neck for several weeks never thought anything about it except when I clean him I always have to remove his hand from around his neck . During a telephone interview with CNA #3 on 1/19/2020 at 9:51 AM, CNA #3 agreed with her statement and stated that she reported the bruise to Resident #64's nurse, and the nurse said it was because Resident #64 always kept his hand around his neck. There were no additional staff statements or interviews, no resident statements or interviews, and no resident assessments included. Review of the Nurse's Note dated 1/10/2020 at 11:23 AM, showed, .Dark purple bruising noted below neckline, upper portion of chest. Aide stated bruising has been noted before . Review of the Wound Measuring Guide dated 1/17/2020, showed the bruise to Resident #64's neck/chest area was 7.5 x 15 centimeters. Observation in the resident's room on 1/12/2020 at 8:49 PM, 1/13/2020 at 8:02 AM and 5:45 PM, 1/14/2020 at 7:59 AM, 8:59 AM, 9:48 AM, 12:58 PM, 3:52 PM, and 4:59 PM, 1/15/2020 at 4:53 PM, 1/16/2020 at 7:56 AM and 2:51 PM, 1/17/2020 at 3:07 PM, 1/18/2020 at 2:07 PM, 1/19/2020 at 10:56 AM, 1/20/2020 at 5:16 PM, and 1/21/2020 at 8:42 AM, showed Resident #62 did not have his hand resting around his throat or neck area during any of these observations. Observation in the resident's room on 1/13/2020 at 5:45 PM, showed Resident #64 with a large dark purple discolored area around the base of his neck and the collar bones, and narrow tubular shaped dark purple discolored areas extended around both sides of the neck. During an interview conducted on 1/14/2020 at 10:49 AM, LPN #3 was asked if he was aware of the bruising to Resident #64's neck and chest area. LPN #3 confirmed he was aware of the bruising but was not aware of how the bruise occurred. LPN #3 was asked who reported the bruise. LPN #3 stated, I'm not sure. During an interview conducted on 1/14/2020 at 10:53 AM, CNA #2 was asked if she was aware of the bruise to Resident #64's neck and chest area. CNA #2 stated, It started small. We didn't know what it was. It started as a small spot [pointed between collar bones on her own body]. I went in there the other day and then it had spread all the way down. CNA #2 was asked when it started as a small spot. CNA #2 stated, It was probably about 5 weeks ago .I ended up letting [Named LPN #3] know about it . CNA #2 was asked when she notified the nurse. CNA #2 stated, I think it was last week. During an interview conducted on 1/14/2020 at 11:05 AM, CNA#1 confirmed she was aware of the bruise to Resident #64's neck and chest area. CNA #1 was asked if she knew who found it. CNA #1 stated, Probably me and [Named CNA #2]. CNA #1 was asked what she did when she found it. CNA #1 stated, I'm not sure .I did tell [Named LPN #1]. I do know that. CNA #1 was asked if she documented the bruise or that she had notified the nurse. CNA #1 stated, No. During an interview conducted on 1/15/2020 at 3:26 PM, LPN #1 stated she was not aware of the bruise to Resident #64's neck and chest area. LPN #1 confirmed CNA #1 had not reported it to her. During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 9:15 AM, the Administrator was asked what was the procedure for injuries of unknown origins. The Administrator stated, We immediately start an investigation. The Administrator was asked what should be included in the investigation. The Administrator stated, We look at the documentation and talk to staff who have cared for the resident to figure out where or when it could have occurred. The Administrator was asked if they take staff statements. The Administrator stated, Yes. The Administrator was asked if other residents were interviewed. The Administrator stated, Yes. The Administrator was asked if the resident and other residents were assessed for injury. The Administrator stated, Yes. We normally do a full facility audit. The Administrator was asked if an investigation was done for the incident documented for Resident #64 on 12/18/2019. The Administrator did not answer. The Administrator was asked if she was aware of the bruising. The Administrator stated, No. The Administrator was asked if the incident should have been investigated. The Administrator stated, Yes. The Administrator was asked if an incident note and 1 staff statement was a thorough investigation. The Administrator stated, There should be more statements, more resident interviews and assessments. During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 1:04 PM, the DON was asked if she was aware of the incident that was documented for Resident #64 on 12/18/2019. The DON stated, Yes. They [staff] came to me the day they did the incident report .said it looks like where he lays his hand on the chest .the aide said he does lay that hand on his chest constantly. The DON was asked if an investigation was done for the injury of unknown origin. The DON stated, No ma'am .It's an injury of unknown origin if you can't determine where something came from. The DON was asked how she knew what caused the bruising, and if he had always been placing his hands on his neck and chest since he had been admitted to the facility. The DON stated, I don't know how long he has been here. The DON was asked if this was a habit he had always had, then would the sudden large bruising be a red flag. The DON stated, I don't know . During a telephone interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 1:22 PM, LPN #2 confirmed she had written the incident report for the bruising on 12/18/2019. LPN #2 was asked what she does when she finds something like that bruise. LPN #2 stated, Report it .I thought administrative staff always follow up on stuff like that. They have to sign off on our incidents. LPN #2 was asked if anyone ever came and interviewed her about the incident. LPN #2 stated, No. LPN #2 was asked if she had been asked to write a statement. LPN #2 stated, I did the incident report, but as far as a statement, no. During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 8:47 PM, LPN #6 was asked what happened concerning the bruise on Resident #64's neck. LPN #6 stated, .I don't know what the deal is with that .I just saw it the other night. LPN #6 was asked if she reported it when she saw it. LPN #6 stated, I didn't report it . During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 9:49 PM, the Regional Administrator was asked if an injury of unknown origin investigation should consist of only 1 interview. The Regional Administrator stated, No. You ask every person that worked in that time frame. Then you look at every resident on that hallway. See if it was the same staff that cared for them . During an interview conducted on 1/18/2020 at 2:07 PM, CNA #4 was asked when she first saw the bruise. CNA #4 stated, Tuesday [1/14/2020]. I was giving him a bath. That was the first time I noticed it .I documented it Tuesday [1/14/2020] when I saw it .The nurse had told me if I see discoloration, I don't have to document it every day. They informed me don't be doing that. Just let her know it's there once. They said because that just makes more paperwork for the nurse. I have never heard of that before .When I first saw it my thing was Oh my God somebody has choked him. But the CNA in me knows .there are a lot of different factors. There should be documentation . During a telephone interview conducted on 1/19/2020 at 9:11 AM, the Medical Director was asked if he expected the staff to follow up on incidents like injuries of unknown origin and how long were they supposed to monitor. The Medical Director stated, .Generally, if there's a suspicion, we try to identify the reasons. Then afterward, the nursing staff is supposed to make sure the safety of the patient. The Medical Director was asked if he felt the incidents should be documented and followed up. The Medical Director stated, Oh yes, definitely. The Medical Director was asked if a bruise suddenly appeared, should an investigation be done. The Medical Director stated, .If just laying his [Resident #64's] hand there is causing that dark of a bruise I'm concerned .Yeah .if there's a hand print definitely should investigate . The Medical Director was then asked about Resident #12's bruising and swelling to her left arm that was documented on 11/30/2019 and not investigated. The Medical Director stated, .I think they should have looked into that .They should have followed up and at least documented . During an interview conducted on 1/22/2020 at 11:06 AM, LPN #4 was asked what she did when she became aware of and documented the bruise to Resident #64's neck on 1/10/2020. LPN #4 stated, I told the Administrator and she said that she would take care of it. The facility was unable to provide documentation that a thorough investigation was conducted to determine the cause of the injuries of unknown source and rule out abuse for Resident #12 and #64. The facility failed to continue implementation of the plan of correction after the complaint survey on 7/22/2019 where Abuse was cited at an IJ level. The facility failed to recognize the injuries to Resident #12 and #64 as an injuries of unknown origin, failed to thoroughly investigate the injuries that could be indicative of abuse, and failed to protect the residents from further potential abuse, which placed Resident #12 and #64 in Immediate Jeopardy. The survey team verified the Removal Plan by: 1. On 1/17/2020, the DON reassessed Resident #12 and #64 to verify locations and extents of the injuries. The DON interviewed staff on shifts before and after the incidents occurred. The nursing management and nursing team completed body audits on 100% of residents on 1/17/2020 and 1/18/2020. Education was started with 100% staff on 1/17/2020 on reporting alleged abuse allegations, including injuries of unknown origin and how to conduct a thorough investigation. On 1/19/2020, interviews were conducted with residents on the 200 and 400 halls, where the incidents occurred. The survey team reviewed the resident assessments, resident interview statements, and staff interview statements, and interviewed residents and staff regarding the education provided by the facility. 2. The facility determined that all admitted residents had the potential to be affected. The DON reviewed all the resident skin audits, and any areas subject to abuse were investigated. The survey team reviewed the skin audits and documentation was available for each area identified. 3. The DON and the Administrator conducted in-service education to direct care staff which addressed circumstances that required their responsibilities related to investigations. The survey team reviewed in-service sign in sheets and interviewed staff regarding the education provided by the facility. 4. The DON or her designee will conduct random audits of 10 residents twice weekly for 4 weeks, 20 residents biweekly for 2 months, then 30 residents monthly for 2 months. The residents will be assessed and interviewed to ensure that any injuries are identified and properly investigated. The audit findings will be discussed in Resident Council and the plan of correction will be monitored during the monthly Quality Assurance meeting. The survey team reviewed the audit tools and conducted administrative staff interviews. Noncompliance of F-610 continues at a scope and severity of D for the monitoring and the effectiveness of corrective actions. The facility is required to submit a plan of correction.
CRITICAL (J)

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Comprehensive Care Plan (Tag F0656)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a Comprehensive Care Pl...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a Comprehensive Care Plan was developed for injuries of unknown origin and Care Plan interventions were followed for nutritional impairment for 3 of 28 sampled residents (Resident #12, #64, and #55) reviewed. The failure of the facility to develop a Comprehensive Care Plan for injuries of unknown origin that could be indicative of abuse with effective interventions and protect residents from further potential injury placed Resident #12 and #64 in Immediate Jeopardy. The failure of the facility to ensure Care Plan interventions were followed for nutritional impairment resulted in actual Harm when Resident #55 sustained severe weight loss. Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) is a situation in which the provider's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation has caused or is likely to cause serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to a resident. The facility was cited F-656 at a scope and severity level of J. The extended survey was conducted on 1/16/2020. The IJ was effective from 11/30/2019 through 1/21/2020. An acceptable Removal Plan, which removed the immediacy of the jeopardy, was received 1/21/2020 at 6:05 PM. The corrective actions were validated onsite by the survey team on 1/21/2020 and 1/22/2020 through review of care plan revisions and updates, review of in-service training records, and staff interviews. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Unexplained Injuries, revised 12/20/2019, showed, .All unexplained injuries, including bruises .and injuries of unknown source .The facility shall modify the resident's plan of care as needed to prevent recurrence or to stabilize, reduce, or remove underlying risk factors contributing to the injury . Review of the facility's policy titled, Weight Assessment and Intervention, dated 12/2019, showed, .The threshold for significant unplanned and undesired weight loss will be based on the following criteria .a. 1 month-5% [percent] weight loss is significant; greater than 5% is severe .b. 3 months-7.5% weight loss is significant; greater than 7.5% is severe .c. 6 months-10% weight loss is significant; greater than 10% is severe .Care Planning for weight loss or impaired nutrition will be a multidisciplinary effort and will include the Physician, nursing staff, the Dietitian, the Consultant Pharmacist, and the resident or resident's legal surrogate .Individualized care plans shall address .Time frames and parameters for monitoring and reassessment . 1. Review of the medical record, showed Resident #12 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Alzheimer's Disease, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Aphasia, Anxiety, Dementia, Depression, and a Pathological Hip Fracture. Review of the Care Plan dated 7/30/2019, showed Resident #12 was totally dependent on staff for all activities of daily living. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], showed Resident #12 had severe cognitive impairment, no behaviors, walking did not occur, and was totally dependent on staff for all activities of daily living (ADLs). Review of the Incident Report, showed, .11/30/2019 .Incident Location: Unknown .Nursing Description .called to residents [resident's] room by [Named Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #5], upon entering .observed resident lying supine with bruising, redness, inflammation and pain to upper left arm .Resident Description: Resident Unable to give Description .Immediate Action Taken .Tylenol 500 mg [milligrams] given crushed PO [by mouth] without difficulty, [Named physician] notified and xray [X-ray] ordered stat [immediately] .upon moving ULE [upper left extremity] resident shows favor with grimace to face and stiffening of BUE [bilateral upper extremities] .Other info [information] .incident of unknown origin .No witnesses found . There was 1 staff statement signed by CNA #5 dated 11/30/2019 and attached to the incident report which showed, .When provide care for [Named Resident #12] She clings her arms to Body and It make [makes] it hard to put on her cloth [clothes] . There were no additional staff statements or interviews, no resident statements or interviews, and no resident assessments included. Review of the Radiology Results Report dated 11/30/2019, showed, .Reason for Study .PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER .PAIN IN LEFT ARM .PAIN IN LEFT ELBOW .PAIN IN LEFT WRIST .Conclusion .Modest degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder .no fracture or dislocation seen .Grossly intact left humerus .Grossly intact left elbow .Grossly intact osseous appearance of the left forearm .Mild to modest degenerative joint disease of the left wrist .no fracture seen .mild soft tissue swelling . Review of the Weekly Skin Check dated 12/5/2019, showed Resident #12 had, .bruising to left upper arm . Review of the Care Plan dated 7/30/2019, showed a Comprehensive Care Plan was not developed to reflect the injury of unknown origin that was documented in an incident report dated 11/30/2019 and the Care Plan did not document any protective interventions to be implemented. 2. Review of the medical record, showed Resident #64 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Dementia, Atrial Fibrillation, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attack. Review of the Care Plan revised 12/8/2019, showed Resident #64, .has an ADL self care deficit .Interventions .The resident is totally dependent on (1) staff to provide bath/shower .The resident requires extensive assistance by (1) staff to turn and reposition in bed .The resident is totally dependent on (1) staff for dressing .The resident requires extensive assistance by (1) staff to eat .The resident is totally dependent on (1) staff for personal hygiene and oral care .The resident is totally dependent on (1) staff for toilet use .The resident is totally dependent on (1) staff for transferring .The resident has potential/actual impairment to skin integrity due to fragile skin such as Skin Tears and Bruising . Review of the quarterly MDS dated [DATE], showed Resident #64 had severe cognitive impairment per the staff assessment, no behaviors, required staff assistance for all ADLs, and received anticoagulant medications daily for the past 7 days. The Physician's Orders signed 12/13/2019, showed an order for the anticoagulant, Eliquis 2.5 milligrams to be administered orally every 12 hours starting on 11/11/2019. The Eliquis order was changed to once daily on 12/18/2019. Review of the Incident Report dated 12/18/2019, showed, .Location .Resident's Room .Nursing Description .Resident was lying in bed when this nurse entered the room and was covering resident up, resident had hand lying on his neck, when resident moved his hand this nurse observed purple colored marks .when asked CNA she states that resident has had that area around his neck for a long time, after assessing area the resident was observed with his hand resting back around his neck in the discolored area .Resident Description .Resident Unable to give Description .Mobility .Bedridden .purple bruising noted around the front of resident's neck .No Witnesses found . There was 1 staff statement signed by CNA #3 and dated 12/19/2019 attached to the incident report, which showed, .I have seen the discoloration around [Named Resident #64] neck for several weeks never thought anything about it except when I clean him I always have to remove his hand from around his neck . There were no additional staff statements or interviews, no resident statements or interviews, and no resident assessments included. Review of the Care Plan revised 12/8/2019, showed a Comprehensive Care Plan was not developed to reflect the bruising around Resident #64's neck and chest that was documented on 12/18/2019 on the incident report, and there was no documentation of any protective measures implemented. The Care Plan did not address the use of anticoagulant medications. During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 4:02 PM, the MDS Coordinator was asked if Care Plans should reflect the current status of the residents. The MDS Coordinator stated, Yes. The MDS Coordinator was asked if Resident #12's Care Plan should reflect her arm and shoulder injury. The MDS Coordinator stated, Yes. The MDS Coordinator was asked if the bruising to Resident #64's neck and chest area should be addressed on the Care Plan. The MDS Coordinator stated, Yes. The MDS Coordinator was asked if the steps taken to prevent further injuries should be reflected in the Care Plans. The MDS Coordinator stated, I didn't put it on the Care Plan. [Named LPN #2] called and told me about it .I don't even know if anybody but her knew about it . The MDS Coordinator was asked if it should be documented on the Care Plan. The MDS Coordinator stated, Yes. It should be. The MDS Coordinator was asked if the use of the anticoagulant medication, Eliquis, should be documented on the Care Plan. The MDS Coordinator stated, It should be. The failure of the facility to develop Comprehensive Care Plans for injuries of unknown origin that could be indicative of abuse with effective interventions and protect residents from further potential injury placed Resident #12 and #64 in Immediate Jeopardy. Refer to F-610 3. Review of the medical record, showed Resident #55 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Respiratory Failure, Dysphagia, Cognitive Deficit, Hypertension, Depression, Psychosis, and Dysthymic Disorder. Review of the Care Plan dated 9/1/2019, showed Resident #55 had .Potential for impaired nutrition .Interventions .supplements to be given as ordered .Refer to .RD [Registered Dietitian] as needed . Review of the quarterly Minimum data set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], showed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 00, which indicated severe cognitive impairment, a height of 66 inches, a weight of 134 pounds, and a weight loss of 5% or more in the past month or 10% or more in the last 6 months, and was not on a physician-prescribed weight-loss regimen. Review of the Weights and Vitals Summary showed the following weights for Resident #55: a. 7/1/2019 144 pounds (lbs) b. 7/3/2019 151 lbs c. 7/9/2019 155 lbs b. 8/1/2019 156 lbs c. 9/2/2019 152 lbs d. 10/1/2019 138 lbs (severe weight loss of 9.21% in 1 month, and 10.96% in 3 months) e. 11/6/2019 134 lbs (severe weight loss of 14.1% in 3 months) f. 12/19/2019 134 lbs (severe weight loss of 11.84% in 3 months) g. 1/6/2019 132.2 lbs (severe weight loss of 14.7% in 6 months) h. 1/17/2020 128.2 lbs (7.1% weight loss in 3 months, and severe weight loss of 17.29% in 6 months) Review of the Physician's Order dated 7/1/2019, showed, .4 oz [ounces] mighty shake [milkshake with increased calories] Q [every] day @ [at] 3 pm R/T [related to] weight loss concerns . Review of a Nurse's Note dated 7/1/2019, showed, .4 oz mighty shake q day at 3 pm r/t weight loss concerns per dietary rec [recommendations] . Review of a Nutrition Note dated 7/11/2019, showed, .receiving 30 ml [milliliters] liquid protein BID [twice a day] .Recommend to continue current diet and supplements . Review of the August 2019 Medication Administration Record (MAR), showed Resident #55 had orders for, .PROVIDE GOLD [liquid protein supplement] 30ML BY MOUTH TWICE DAILY .Started 10/23/18 . The MAR documented the Provide Gold was administered twice daily from 8/1/2019-8/19/2019. There was no documentation Provide Gold was administered after 8/19/2019. Review of the August 2019 MAR, showed Resident #55 had orders for, .HOUSE SUPPLEMENT [liquid supplement with increased calories] 120ML BY MOUTH THREE TIMES DAILY .Started 10/23/18 . The MAR documented the House Supplement was administered 3 times daily from 8/1/2019-8/19/2019. There was no documentation the House Supplement was administered after 8/19/2019. Review of the August 2019 MAR, showed there was no documentation the Mighty Shake was administered to Resident #55. Review of the medical record showed, there was no documentation the House Supplement, protein supplement, or the Mighty Shakes had been discontinued by the physician. Review of the Nutrition Note dated 9/19/2019, showed Resident #55, .has now lost 4 lbs in a month .gets a Mighty shake at afternoon snack . Review of the Nutrition Note dated 10/3/2019, showed Resident #55, .has had a 10% weight loss in last 6 months .gets Mighty shakes at afternoon snacks .significant weight loss . Review of the September 2019, October 2019, November 2019, December 2019, and January 2020 MARs, showed there was no documentation the House Supplement, Mighty Shake, or the Provide Gold were administered. The facility was unable to provide documentation the RD did any further assessments after 10/3/2019 on Resident #55. Resident #55 sustained severe weight loss on 10/1/2019 and continued to lose weight. Observation in the resident's room on 1/16/2020 from 1:45 PM to 2:30 PM, showed Resident #55 did not receive a supplement. During an interview on 1/16/2020 at 3:22 PM, CNA #10 (Restorative Aide) was asked about the process of obtaining weights. CNA #10 stated, .try to weigh consistently on the same day .if 3 pound difference up or down I reweigh then . CNA #10 was asked how often were the scales recalibrated. CNA #10 stated, .I am not sure, when I started in December [Named DON] stated the scales had just been recalibrated . CNA #10 stated that she does not enter the weights into the Electronic Medical Record, the nurses enter the weekly weights into the record. CNA #10 stated, .I understood that the previous restorative person had inconsistent weights, not weighing on the same wheelchair, scale, or lift . There was no documentation of reweights in the medical record. During an interview on 1/16/2020 at 3:57 PM, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1 was asked who administered Resident #55's nutritional supplements. CNA #1 stated, The nurse brings it to him. During an interview conducted on 1/16/2020 at 4:00 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN #2) was asked who administered Resident #55's nutritional supplements. LPN #2 stated, The CNAs bring it to him. During an interview conducted on 1/21/2020 at 2:10 PM, the RD and LPN #2 were asked where to find documentation the supplements were administered. The RD and LPN #2 confirmed the orders for supplements had never been transcribed when the facility changed to electronic medical records in August, 2019, and the orders were never entered into the electronic medical record for administration. The RD confirmed she had not followed up to ensure her recommendations were followed. During an interview on 1/19/2020 at 4:47 PM, the RD stated that there had been concerns with calibrating the scales. The RD stated she had gone to the DON because there had been problems with the weights. The RD stated, .after you get them [weights] you have to wait and see if they're [staff are] reweighing .it has been a source of frustration . The facility was unable to provide documentation the mighty shakes, house supplements, or protein supplements were administered after 8/19/2019. The failure of the facility to follow the Care Plan interventions to provide supplements caused actual Harm when Resident #55 sustained severe weight loss. The survey team verified the Removal Plan by: 1. These residents' care plans were reviewed, interventions were made to the care plans, and revised interventions were input into the residents' record. In-service education was conducted with staff on implementation and revision of care plans, implementing interventions, and documenting the effectiveness of the interventions. The survey team verified the corrective action through review of care plans and interviews with staff on all shifts. 2. The DON, or designee, will conduct random audits of 10 residents weekly for 4 weeks, 15 residents bi-weekly for 2 months, and then 20 residents monthly for 2 months for care planning and putting interventions into place. Findings of this audit will be discussed and monitored in the monthly Quality Assurance meeting until substantial compliance is met. The survey team validated the corrective action through review of the audit tools and staff interviews. Noncompliance of F-656 continues at a scope and severity of D for monitoring and the effectiveness of corrective actions. The facility is required to submit a Plan of Correction.
CRITICAL (L)

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Someone could have died · This affected most or all residents

⚠️ Facility-wide issue

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, Maintenance Supervisor job description, User's Information Manual, review of the maintenance supervisor'...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, Maintenance Supervisor job description, User's Information Manual, review of the maintenance supervisor's logbook documentation, review of the facility's census and condition (Centers of Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS) 672), observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the environment was free from accident hazards when hot water temperatures were measured from 116 degrees Fahrenheit (F) to 144 degrees F in 48 of 63 resident rooms (room [ROOM NUMBER], #101, #102, #103, #104, #105, #106, #107, #108, #109, #110, #111, #112, #113, #114, #115, #116, #210, #211, #212, #214 #217, #218, #220, #301, #302, #304, #305, #306, #307, #308, #309, #310, #311, #313, #314 #315, #317, #318, #319, #400, #401, #402, #403, #404, #405, #406, and #407). The failure of the facility to maintain safe hot water temperatures placed the residents with access to these rooms in Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) (a situation in which the provider's noncompliance has caused, or is likely to cause serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident). The Administrator and Director of Maintenance were notified of the Immediate Jeopardy for F-689 on 1/12/2020 at 7:39 PM, in the Conference room. The facility was cited F-689 at a scope and severity of L, which is Substandard Quality of Care. The extended survey was conducted on 1/16/2020. The Immediate Jeopardy was effective 11/30/2019 through 1/21/2020. An acceptable Removal Plan, which removed immediacy of the jeopardy, was received on 1/21/2020 at 6:05 PM. The corrective actions were validated onsite by the surveyors on 1/21/2020 through 1/22/2020. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Water Temperatures, Safety, dated 12/2009, showed, .Tap water in the facility shall be kept within a temperature range to prevent scalding of resident. 1. Water heaters that service resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, and tub/shower areas shall be set to temperature of no more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit, to the maximum allowable temperature per state regulation. 2. Maintenance staff shall conduct periodic tap water temperature checks 3. If at any time water temperatures feel excessive to the touch (i.e [that is], hot enough to be painful or cause reddening of the skin after removal of the hand from the water), staff will report this finding to the immediate supervisor. 4. Direct-care staff shall be informed of risk factors for scalding/burns that are more common in the elderly . Review of the Director of Maintenance job description dated 7/23/2019, and signed by the Director of Maintenance and the Administrator, showed, .performs maintenance and repair of physical structures of buildings by performing the following duties .6. Test facility hot water system on regular basis to evaluate water temperatures in essential locations of facility. Monitors acceptable range of temperatures and immediately starts repairs to eliminate hazards for facility residents, staff and others .16. Completes required documentation and record keeping of maintenance activities. Audits records of maintenance staff for accuracy and completeness .24. Attends continuing professional education programs and inservice education .SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Manages employees in the Maintenance Department. Is responsible for the over all direction, coordination and evaluation of this unit .Knowledge and experience in plumbing repairs such as water and heating .Informing: Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs . The manufacturer User's Information Manual Condensing Water Heater (advanced condensing tankless water heater) dated 5/23/2019, page 4, Safety Information showed, .DANGER HOT BURN .If your household has .elderly or disabled residents, consider using a lower temperature setting .Water Temperature 140 [symbol for degree] .Time in which .can suffer a full thickness (3rd degree) burn .1 second. Water Temperature 130 [symbol for degree] .Time in which .can suffer a full thickness (3rd degree) burn .10 second. Water Temperature 120 [symbol for degree] .Time in which .can suffer a full thickness (3rd degree) burn .10 minutes . No other information was provided on the other hot water heaters in the facility. Review of the facility maintenance log book showed no documentation water temperature checks were performed. Review of the RESIDENT CENSUS AND CONDITION OF RESIDENTS, dated 1/12/2020, showed 90 residents residing in the facility, with 58 of those residents being dependent on staff for bathing. The surveyors' thermometers were calibrated before water temperatures were obtained. The surveyor's observations of the hot water temperatures in residents' rooms on 1/12/2020 beginning at 10:51 AM, showed the following: a. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 135 degrees F. b. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 118 degrees F. c. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 128 degrees F. The surveyor's observations of the hot water temperatures in residents' rooms on 1/12/2020 beginning at 11:10 AM, showed the following: a. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 124 degrees F. b. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 130 degrees F. c. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 128 degrees F. d. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 130 degrees F. e. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 130 degrees F. f. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 130 degrees F. g. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 130 degrees F. h. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 130 degrees F. i. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 126 degrees F. j. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 126 degrees F. k. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 126 degrees F. l. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 126 degrees F. m. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 130 degrees F. n. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 130 degrees F. o. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 124 degrees F. p. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 124 degrees F. q. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 126 degrees F. r. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 120 degrees F. s. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 120 degrees F. t. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 120 degrees F. u. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 116 degrees F. v. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 140 degrees F. w. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 116 degrees F. x. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 138 degrees F. y. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 136 degrees F. z. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 130 degrees F. aa. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 128 degrees F. bb. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 128 degrees F. cc. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 120 degrees F. dd. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 120 degrees F. During an interview conducted on 1/12/2020 at 1:34 PM, the Director of Maintenance confirmed there were no water temperature logs. The Director of Maintenance was asked if he checked the water temperatures. The Director of Maintenance stated, Not every day .we set the tankless water heaters .nothing can go wrong .it puts out the same temp [temperature] all the time .there's no way they could never have hot water . The Director of Maintenance was asked what the water temperature range had been. The Director of Maintenance stated, .I think they're at 130 .all are the same .never has there been any problems with hot water . The Director of Maintenance was asked if he knew what the water temperature coming out of the faucets might be. The Director of Maintenance stated, I know they can't be too hot or too cold .it can't get too hot that's why they suggested these units [tankless] .I don't think anyone has been writing it down [keeping logs] .this is all new to me .It can't get over 130 . The surveyor's observations of the hot water temperatures in residents' rooms on 1/12/2020 beginning at 2:12 PM, showed the following: a. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 120 degrees F. b. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 120 degrees F. c. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 120 degrees F. d. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 120 degrees F. e. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 118 degrees F. f. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 118 degrees F. g. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 120 degrees F. h. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 134 degrees F. i. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 130 degrees F. j. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 116 degrees F. k. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 144 degrees F. l. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 116 degrees F. m. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 138 degrees F. n. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 136 degrees F. o. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 130 degrees F. p. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 128 degrees F. q. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 128 degrees F. r. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 130 degrees F. s. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 120 degrees F. t. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 120 degrees F. u. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 126 degrees F. v. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 120 degrees F. w. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 120 degrees F. x. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 126 degrees F. y. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 126 degrees F. During an observation and interview conducted on 1/12/2020 beginning at 2:12 PM, the Director of Maintenance verified the water temperatures in room [ROOM NUMBER] was 134 degrees F and room [ROOM NUMBER] was 144 degrees F. He stated, This is a digital meat thermometer [the thermometer the Director of Maintenance was using]. The Director of Maintenance confirmed the water heater was set at 120 degrees F. During an interview conducted on 1/12/2020 at 2:14 PM, the Administrator was asked if she checked water temperatures in the rooms periodically. The Administrator stated, Just do a spot check .a random room, twice a month . The Administrator was asked what she expected the hot water temperature to be. The Administrator stated, 120. Observation of a shared bathroom sink for room [ROOM NUMBER] and #406, on 1/12/2020 at 2:30 PM, showed a hot water temperature of 126 degrees F. During an interview conducted on 1/12/2020 at 2:54 PM, Registered Nurse (RN) #2 stated, .This side of the hall [even numbered rooms on the 400 Hall] takes some time for it to warm up, the other side [odd numbered rooms on the 400 Hall] is scorching hot . RN #2 was asked what she did when this occurred. RN #2 stated, We just adjust it at the faucet . During an interview conducted on 1/12/2020 at 7:40 PM, the Director of Maintenance was asked if he was aware of the water temperature regulations. The Director of Maintenance stated, I was not aware . The surveyor's observations of the hot water temperatures in residents' rooms on 1/12/2020 beginning at 8:07 PM, showed the following: a. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 126 degrees F. b. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 130 degrees F. c. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 124 degrees F. d. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 124 degrees F. e. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 137 degrees F. f. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 134 degrees F g. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 135 degrees F. h. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 139 degrees F. i. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 124 degrees F. j. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 123 degrees F k. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 129 degrees F. During an interview conducted on 1/12/2020 at 8:17 PM, the Director of Maintenance stated, .Every single water heater in this building we have turned down .this does not make sense .it goes from 124-139 [degrees F] . The surveyor's observations of the hot water temperatures in residents' rooms on 1/13/2020 beginning at 9:45 AM, showed the following: a. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 124 degrees F. b. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 126 degrees F. c. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 130 degrees F. d. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 126 degrees F. e. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 124 degrees F. f. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 124 degrees F. During an interview conducted on 1/13/2020 at 10:55 AM, the Director of Maintenance was asked what training he had as Director of Maintenance. The Director of Maintenance shook his head no and stated, I came from [Named non-long term care business] .I thought if I turned down the temperature everything would be good. When I turned down the large tank, I did not know the kitchen temperature would fall . The surveyor's observations of the hot water temperatures in residents' rooms on 1/13/2020 beginning at 5:56 PM, showed the following: a. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 122 degrees F. b. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 128 degrees F. c. Room # 306 was 125 degrees F. d. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 116 degrees F. e. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 123 degrees F. f. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 130 degrees F. g. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 130 degrees F. During an interview conducted on 1/13/2020 at 5:59 PM, the Regional Liaison verified water temperatures in room [ROOM NUMBER] was 116 degrees F, and room [ROOM NUMBER] was 123 degrees F using the facility's thermometer. During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 6:19 PM, the Director of Maintenance was asked if the water temperatures were within range. The Director of Maintenance stated, It's a large building. We're trying to decide .what other people have done . Director of Maintenance was asked if he had any training from the facility. The Director of Maintenance stated, No, ma'am . During an interview conducted on 1/17/2019 at 7:54 PM, the Regional Administrator stated, We have determined the reason is because our demand [for hot water] is greater than our supply . During an interview conducted on 1/19/2019 at 1:21 PM, Administration was notified water temperatures were checked by the survey team reading below range. The Regional Administrator stated, They are continuing to work on the water temperature levels .The only thing they say they have left to fix is a valve. It can fluctuate so the temperature goes up and down . The surveyor's observations of the hot water temperatures in residents' rooms on 1/20/2020 beginning at 7:57 PM, showed the following: a. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 118 degrees F. b. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 120 degrees F. c. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 118 degrees F. The surveyor's observations of the hot water temperatures in residents' rooms on 1/21/2020 beginning at 8:29 AM, showed the following: a. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 116 degrees F. b. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 124 degrees F. c. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 128 degrees F. d. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 120 degrees F. e. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 126 degrees F. f. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 116 degrees F. During an observation and interview conducted on 1/21/2020 beginning at 8:36 AM, the Director of Maintenance verified water temperatures in room [ROOM NUMBER] was 128 degrees F, #309 was 128 degrees F, #318 was 120 degrees F, and #319 was 126 degrees F using his thermometer. The surveyor's observations of the hot water temperatures in residents' rooms on 1/21/2020 beginning at 8:49 AM, showed the following: a. Shared bathroom between rooms [ROOM NUMBERS] was 118 degrees F. b. Shared bathroom between rooms [ROOM NUMBERS] was 120 degrees F. The surveyor's observations of the hot water temperatures in residents' rooms on 1/21/2020 beginning at 6:09 PM, showed the following: a. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 118 degrees F. b. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 124 degrees F. c. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 128 degrees F. d. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 124 degrees F. e. room [ROOM NUMBER] was 124 degrees F. During an observation and interview conducted on 1/21/2020 at 6:10 PM, the Director of Maintenance verified the water temperatures in Rooms #308 was 124 degrees F, #309 was 128 degrees F, #318 was 124 degrees F, and #319 was 124 degrees F. The facility failed to ensure hot water temperatures were monitored, documented, and maintained below dangerous levels. The Director of Maintenance and the Administrator confirmed they had no documentation of water temperature checks prior to the survey team entering the facility. The failure of the facility to monitor and maintain safe hot water temperatures (water exceeding 115 degrees F) in 48 of 63 (76.19%) rooms, placed the residents residing in these rooms in Immediate Jeopardy. The survey team verified the Removal Plan by: The Administrator (who was terminated on 1/17/2020) and the Director of Maintenance completed 100% audit around 1:00 PM of all room sinks water temperatures to include shower temperatures on 1/12/2020. Immediate education was completed by the Director of Nursing and the Administrator to the maintenance staff on 1/13/2020. Education including safe hot water temperature range, how to test water temperatures, reporting abnormal findings or water temperature complaints to Administrator and Maintenance. Education also included the risk for burns and severity of harm to the skin with potential for second or third degree burns. Administration purchased and placed calibrated thermometers on every unit to be used before providing a shower, whirlpool, or bed bath, temperature logs were placed on every unit for recording of water temperatures before baths. A Licensed plumber was called to further investigate hot water temperature controls. Currently, on 1/22/2020, the hot water that supplied the residents sinks was turned off, with the exception of the East Wing, where the temperatures were in compliance with the regulations. The staff were in-serviced to use the alternate water source until permanent solution was in place. The survey team interviewed the Director of Maintenance and staff on each shift and validated the education for safe water temperatures, water temperature logs were placed, plumber was onsite, and hot water was cut off at the residents sinks except on the East wing (#100 Hall) and staff in-serviced on using alternate water source. Employee Education Attendance Records were reviewed for employee signatures. 2. The Interim Administrator and Maintenance staff reviewed all rooms and showers within the facility. All residents who receive a bed bath, shower, or whirlpool tub bath temperatures will be documented and reviewed daily by the administration and nurse management. The survey team validated the shower logs were reviewed and monitored by Administration and maintenance staff and interviewed administrative staff. 3. The maintenance team will conduct daily shift water checks to ensure that all sinks, showers, and whirlpool tubs are at the correct temperature every day for a month, weekly x 4 months, biweekly x 2 months, and then monthly x 2. Audited records will be reviewed by the Risk Management/Quality Assurance Committee until such time consistent substantial compliance has been achieved as determined by the committee. The survey team validated the education provided to staff by interviewing the staff, reviewing temperature logs where water temperatures were checked and Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee member interviews were done regarding hot water safety. Noncompliance of F-689 continues at a scope and severity of F and remains at Substandard Quality of Care for the monitoring and effectiveness of corrective actions. The facility is required to submit a Plan of Correction.
CRITICAL (L)

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Administration (Tag F0835)

Someone could have died · This affected most or all residents

⚠️ Facility-wide issue

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, Director of Maintenance job description, personnel file review, medical record review, and interview, Ad...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, Director of Maintenance job description, personnel file review, medical record review, and interview, Administration failed to administer the facility in a manner that enabled the facility to use its resources effectively and efficiently to attain and maintain the highest practicable well-being of the residents. Administration failed to provide oversight to monitor and provide a safe resident environment related to hot water temperatures, to provide training of staff to prevent potential burns of residents when water temperatures rose to dangerous levels, to ensure injuries of unknown origin which could be indicative of abuse were identified and investigated, to ensure resident sitters were screened and trained for abuse, and to ensure coordination of care between the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to identify and assess residents' nutritional status. Administration failed to continue implementation of the plan of correction after the complaint survey on 7/22/2019 where Abuse was cited at an Immediate Jeopardy level. The failure of Administration placed residents in 48 of 63 resident rooms (room [ROOM NUMBER], #101, #102, #103, #104, #105, #106, #107, #108, #109, #110, #111, #113, #114, #115, #116, #210, #211, #212, #214, #217, #218, #220, #301, #302, #304, #305, #306, #307, #308, #309, #310, #311, #313, #314, #315, #317, #319, #318, #319, #400, #401, #402, #403, #404, #405, #406, and #407) in Immediate Jeopardy when water temperatures reached the dangerous range of 116-144 degrees Fahrenheit (F). The failure of Administration placed Resident #12 and #64 in Immediate Jeopardy when staff did not identify and investigate injuries of unknown origin which could be indicative of abuse. The failure of Administration placed Resident #51 in Immediate Jeopardy when abuse training, screening, and background checks were not performed for sitters. The failure of Administration to ensure staff identified, assessed, and provided interventions for severe weight loss caused actual Harm to Resident #55 when Resident #55 sustained severe weight loss. Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) is a situation in which the provider's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation has caused or is likely to cause serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to a resident. The Administrator was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) for F-835 on 1/17/2020 at 8:15 PM, in the Conference Room. The facility was cited at F-689, F-835, and F-867 at a scope and severity of L. The facility was cited at F-600, F610, and F-656 at a scope and severity of J. F-600-J, F-610-J, and F-689-L are Substandard Quality of Care. An extended survey was conducted on 1/16/2020. The Immediate Jeopardy was removed onsite and was effective 11/30/2019 through 1/21/2020. An acceptable Removal Plan, which removed the immediacy of the jeopardy, was received on 1/21/2020 at 6:05 PM, and the corrective actions were validated onsite by the survey team on 1/21/2020 and 1/22/2020 through in-service training records, auditing tools, policies, observations, and staff interviews. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Administration of Facility, revised 12/20/2019, showed, .This facility will provide policies and systems to ensure that it is administered in a manner that will focus on attaining and maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident . Review of the facility's policy titled, Administrator, revised 4/2007, showed, .The governing board of this facility has appointed an Administrator who is duly licensed in accordance with current federal and state requirements. The Administrator is responsible for, but not limited to .managing day-to-day functions of the facility .Implementing established resident care policies .safety and security policies .other operational policies and procedures necessary to remain in compliance with current laws, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care facilities .Serving as liaison to the governing board, medical staff, and other professional and supervisory staff .Evaluating and implementing recommendations from the facility's committees . Review of the facility's policy titled, Director of Nursing Services, revised 8/2006, showed, .The Nursing Services department is managed by the Director of Nursing Services .and is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to .Developing methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services .Developing staff training programs for nursing service personnel .Ensuring that all health services notes are informative and descriptive of the supervision and care rendered including the resident's responses to his or her care .Participating in the development and implementation of the resident assessment .and comprehensive care plan .Assuring that nursing care personnel are administering care & [and] services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan . Review of the facility's policy titled, Abuse Investigation and Reporting, revised July 2017, showed, .Role of the Administrator .If an incident or suspected incident of resident abuse .or injury of unknown source is reported .the Administrator will assign the investigation to an appropriate individual .The Administrator will ensure that any further potential abuse .is prevented .The Administrator will inform the resident and his/her representative of the status of the investigation and measures taken to protect the safety .of the resident . Review of the facility's Maintenance Supervisor job description and personnel file, showed the Director of Maintenance was hired 2/1/2019 and his job description was not signed until 7/23/2019. The Maintenance Supervisor job description dated 7/23/2019, showed, .Tests facility hot water system on a regular basis to evaluate water temperatures in essential locations of facility. Monitors acceptable range of temperatures and immediately starts repairs to eliminate hazards for facility residents, staff and others .Completes required documentation and record keeping of maintenance activities .Implements approaches to improve department record keeping practices . During an interview conducted on 1/12/2020 at 1:34 PM, the Director of Maintenance was asked if he went into resident rooms and checked the water temperatures. The Director of Maintenance stated, We have in the past .not every day .we set the tankless water heaters so nothing can go wrong .you set the temp [temperature] on the heater so it will not get too hot or vary .puts out the same temp . The Director of Maintenance was asked what temperature he kept the tankless water heaters. The Director of Maintenance stated, I think they're at 130 .all of them are the same . During an observation and interview conducted in room [ROOM NUMBER] and #309 on 1/12/2020 beginning at 2:12 PM, with the Director of Maintenance and another member of the survey team, the Director of Maintenance verified the water temperature in room [ROOM NUMBER] was 134 degrees Fahrenheit and room [ROOM NUMBER] was 144 degrees Fahrenheit. The Director of Maintenance was asked was that the range of temperature of the water on the 300 Hall. The Director of Maintenance stated, Yes, ma'am, those are the most consistent .never has there been any problems with hot water . During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 8:15 PM, the Administrator was asked what type of training the Director of Maintenance received. The Administrator stated, I do not know .would have to ask on that . The Administrator confirmed that she had given him some resources, .within the last couple of months . The Administrator was asked if that was documented anywhere. The Administrator stated, I did not. I should have. The Administrator was asked why the Director of Maintenance had not signed his Job Description until months after his hire date. The Administrator stated, We did an audit of personnel files and some were not done .we updated them .he was supposed to read it prior to signing . The Administrator confirmed that the Medical Director had not been notified of the issues with the hot water temperatures. During a telephone interview conducted on 1/20/2020 at 8:36 PM, the Director of Operations stated, .It's normal every day for the logs [water temperature] to be kept and temps [temperatures] to be checked .this is extremely upsetting and disturbing to us .kind of one of the first things they teach them in Administrator school . During an interview conducted on 1/21/2020 at 6:44 PM, the survey team notified the Regional Administrator, Regional Liaison, and Interim Administrator that the water temperatures still exceeded the regulation. The Regional Administrator stated, .We could check it now and it will be normal .we could check it 5 minutes from now and it would be high . Administration failed to provide oversight of staff to monitor and provide a safe resident environment when water temperatures reached dangerous levels of 116-144 degrees F in 48 of 63 (76.19%) resident rooms which resulted in IJ to the residents residing in these rooms. Refer to F-689. During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 9:20 AM, the Administrator (the Abuse Coordinator)was asked what types of occurrences are investigated. The Administrator stated, Abuse, elopement, any kind of incidents or anything of unknown origin . The Administrator confirmed injuries of unknown origin should be investigated immediately. The Administrator confirmed that she was unaware of Resident #12 and #64's injuries of unknown origin. The Administrator was asked should she have been notified of the injuries of unknown origin since they were documented in the Nurses' Notes and the doctor was made aware. The Administrator stated, Yes ma'am. The Administrator confirmed that a full facility skin audit should have been conducted after identification of an injury of unknown origin. During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 1:04 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) was asked should the Administrator who was the Abuse Coordinator have been notified of Resident #12 and #64's injuries of unknown origin. The DON stated, .it wasn't an abuse situation . The DON was asked if she did an investigation for injuries of unknown origin. The DON stated, No, ma'am . The DON was asked if other residents were assessed after the injuries of unknown origin were identified. The DON stated, No, ma'am . During an interview with the Administrator on 1/17/2020 at 8:15 PM, The Administrator was asked about recent abuse training and the injuries of unknown origin and why an investigation was not completed when the 2 injuries of unknown origin were identified. The Administrator stated, .As far as it not being reported to me .I talked to [Named the DON] about that . The Administrator was asked if she reviewed all incident reports. The Administrator stated, I normally just review all falls and [Named Director of Nursing (DON)] reviews all of the incident reports . During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 9:11 PM, after the Abuse IJ template was provided to the Administrator, the Regional Liaison stated, We don't know how this [Incident of Unknown Origin] came about .we've been harping on this [Abuse] for weeks .short of being here every day .we stress the importance of doing an investigation [for Abuse incidents and Injuries of Unknown Origin] . The Regional Liaison stated, .Part of that plan of correction on abuse we have terminated the Administrator . The Regional Liaison stated, We have to pretty much push people to get the documentation done . The facility failed to continue implementation of the plan of correction after the complaint survey on 7/22/2019 where Abuse was cited at an IJ level. During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 1:47 PM, Confidential Staff Member #1 stated, If you are not consistent on anything you cannot expect it to change .once y'all [you all] leave it will go back to the way it was . Confidential Staff Member #1 was asked if the staff felt comfortable going to Administration with concerns. Confidential Staff member #1 stated, You can't talk to no one [anyone] .you go through all your chain of commands .you go tell her [Administrator] something .it will get right back to him [Director of Maintenance] .they don't discipline . Confidential Staff Member #1 was asked when things started getting worse. Confidential Staff Member #1 stated, When [Named Administrator] came through the door . During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 4:10 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #9 was asked about communication between different departments. LPN #9 stated, It could be better .I'm old school .believe in teamwork .I just don't think we have found a team yet .I'm used to being included in what's going on .when I came, it was a whirlwind .I let my corporate person know it was really bad .I have tried to get the teamwork .and it's not coming together like I want it to . Administration failed to provide oversight of staff to ensure injuries of unknown origin which could be indicative of abuse were identified and investigated, which resulted in IJ for Resident #12 and #64. Refer to F-610. Administration failed to provide oversight of staff to ensure resident sitters were screened, trained, and background checks were performed on sitters, which resulted in IJ for Resident #51. Refer to F-600. Administration failed to provide oversight of staff to ensure coordination of care between the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to identify and assess residents' nutritional status which resulted in actual harm for Resident #55. Refer to F-692. The surveyors verified the Removal Plan by: 1. The Administrator of the facility was terminated on 1/17/2020, and the Administrator and Abuse Coordinator on record was updated to reflect the current Director of Nursing as Interim Administrator and signs were put around the facility informing staff of the change. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) was put in as Interim DON. Nurse Management and the nursing team completed body audits on the current resident census on 1/17/12020 and 1/18/2020. Education was begun on 1/17/2020 for staff, on reporting alleged violations of abuse, neglect, including injuries of unknown source, how to conduct a thorough investigation. The survey team verified the updated Administrator and Abuse Coordinator signs were placed around the facility. The survey team reviewed the body audits and new areas found on residents were reviewed by the survey team, with no concerns identified. The survey team reviewed the in-service sign-in sheets and interviewed staff members on all shifts. 2. The DON reviewed all skin audits on residents in the facility, investigated any areas subject to possible abuse, and reviewed facility reported incidents. The survey team verified the review of skin audits through review of the skin audits and interview with the DON. 3. The DON, or designee, will conduct a random audit of 10 residents 2 times a week for 4 weeks, then 20 residents bi-weekly for 2 months, and then 30 residents monthly for 2 months. The residents will be assessed and interviewed to ensure any injuries are identified, properly investigated, and reported to the appropriate entities. The Interim Administrator will review daily progress notes, incidents reports, and skin audits to determine if further investigation should occur and reporting to regulatory agencies as applicable for 4 weeks, then weekly for 2 months, and then monthly. The survey team confirmed the plan of correction through review of audit tools and administrative staff interviews. 4. The interim Administrator and Maintenance staff reviewed all rooms and showers within the facility. All residents who receive a bed bath, shower, or whirlpool tub bath temperatures will be documented and reviewed daily by the administration and nurse management. The survey team validated the shower logs were reviewed and monitored by Administration and maintenance staff through review of logs and interviews with staff. 5. The maintenance team will conduct daily shift water checks to ensure that all sinks, showers, and whirlpool tubs are at the correct temperature for a month, weekly x 4 months, biweekly x 2 months, and then monthly x 2. Audited records will be reviewed by the Risk Management/Quality Assurance Committee until such time consistent substantial compliance has been achieved as determined by the committee. The survey team reviewed the audit tools and interviewed administrative staff. Noncompliance continues at a scope and severity level of F for the monitoring of the effectiveness of the corrective actions. The facility is required to submit a Plan of Correction.
CRITICAL (L)

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

QAPI Program (Tag F0867)

Someone could have died · This affected most or all residents

⚠️ Facility-wide issue

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of the Quality Assessment and Assurance policy, the Quality Assurance Plan, Administrator policy, medical record...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of the Quality Assessment and Assurance policy, the Quality Assurance Plan, Administrator policy, medical record review, and interview, the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee failed to ensure an effective QAPI program when the committee did not recognize an accident hazard risk with excessively hot water temperatures in residents' rooms. The QAPI committee failed to ensure Abuse policies and procedures were followed when injuries of unknown origin which could be indicative of abuse were not identified and investigated. The QAPI committee failed to ensure resident sitters were appropriately screened for abuse, had criminal background checks, and received abuse training. The QAPI committee failed to ensure residents' nutritional status was assessed, monitored, and appropriate interventions were implemented when residents sustained severe weight loss. The failure of the QAPI committee to ensure the facility identified the root cause of the risks associated with hazardous water temperatures placed residents in 48 of 63 rooms (room [ROOM NUMBER], #101, #102, #103, #104, #105, #106, #107, #108, #109, #110, #111, #113, #114, #115, #116, #210, #211, #212, #214, #217, #218, #220, #301, #302, #304, #305, #306, #307, #308, #309, #310, #311, #313, #314, #315, #317, #319, #318, #319, #400, #401, #402, #403, #404, #405, #406, and #407) in Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) when hot water temperatures were 116-144 degrees Fahrenheit (F). The failure of the QAPI committee to ensure staff identified and investigated injuries of unknown origin which could be indicative of abuse placed Resident #12 and #64 in IJ. The failure of the QAPI committee to ensure staff provided abuse training, conducted abuse screening, and performed criminal background checks for sitters placed Resident #51 in IJ. The failure of the QAPI committee to ensure staff performed assessments for nutritional status, monitored weight loss, and implemented interventions resulted in actual harm to Resident #55 when Resident #55 sustained severe weight loss. Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) is a situation in which the provider's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation has caused or is likely to cause serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to a resident. The Interim Administrator was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy for F-867 on 1/18/2020 at 9:36 PM, in the Conference Room. The facility was cited at F-689, F-835, and F-867 at a scope and severity of L. The facility was cited at F-600, F-610, and F-656 at a scope and severity of J. F-600-J, F-610-J, and F-689-L are Substandard Quality of Care. An extended survey was conducted on 1/16/2020. An acceptable Removal Plan which removed the immediacy of the Jeopardy, was received on 1/21/2020 at 6:05 PM. The corrective actions were validated onsite by the surveyors on 1/21/2020 and 1/22/2020 through in-service training records, auditing tools, policies, observations, and staff interviews. The IJ was effective from 11/30/2019 through 1/21/2020. The findings include: Review of the facility's undated policy titled, Quality Assessment and Assurance, showed, .This facility will operate a Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee to identify quality issues, and develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies within the facility through an interdisciplinary approach .The Committee will develop plans of correction or action to correct identified quality deficiencies, including monitoring the effect of implemented changes and revising the action plans as needed .Focus .All quality assurance activities will be integrated and coordinated among all departments and service providers providing direct or indirect resident care .Dietary Services .Duties and responsibilities .Developing comprehensive assessments of the dietary needs of each resident and developing their written dietary plan of care that identifies the dietary problems/needs of the resident, and the goals to be accomplished for each dietary problem/need identified .Nursing Services .Duties and responsibilities .Developing methods of coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the flow of the resident's total regiment of care .Reviewing Nursing notes to determine if the care plan is being followed .Periodic review (at least monthly) of quality care indicators: weight loss .Maintenance Services .Duties and responsibilities .Assuring the water temperatures are checked and adjusted as necessary .Assuring that a preventive maintenance schedule is maintained to keep the facility equipment operable . Review of the facility's undated policy titled, Quality Assurance Committee Policy Statement, showed, .To provide a means whereby negative outcomes relative to resident care can be identified and resolved through an interdisciplinary approach, and positive outcomes can be reinforced through education and monitoring . Review of the facility's policy titled, Administrator, revised 4/2007, showed, .Serving as liaison to the governing board, medical staff, and other professional and supervisory staff .Evaluating and implementing recommendations from the facility's committees . During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 8:15 PM, the Administrator was asked had she made the Medical Director aware of the hot water concerns. The Administrator stated, No ma'am .he knows y'all [you all, State Survey Team] are here but I have not notified him about the hot water yet . The Administrator confirmed she had not notified the Medical Director of the IJ in hot water temperatures 5 days after the facility was notified of the IJ. During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 8:56 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON), the Regional Liaison, and Regional Administrator were asked about the investigation not conducted on Resident #12's injury of unknown origin. The DON stated, I didn't think it warranted an investigation. The Regional Liaison stated, .We don't know how this [abuse IJ-injuries of unknown origin] came about .we've been harping on them since the IJ in July [complaint survey 7/22/2019 when Abuse was cited at the IJ level] .We see the area of concern . The Regional Liaison stated, .Short of being here every day .we stress the importance of doing an investigation .Part of that plan of corrections on abuse .The Administrator has been terminated .we take this very serious .We did not look into this incident . During an interview conducted on 1/18/2020 at 9:23 PM, the Interim Administrator stated, .In every QAPI meeting we discuss .with [Named Medical Director] .PAR [patients at risk] .pressure ulcers .2567 [Statement of Deficiencies] and POC [Plan of Correction] from our survey in July .[abuse cited at IJ level] . The Interim Administrator was asked how the facility monitored the 2567 and plan of correction from the previous survey. The Interim Administrator stated, We have a POC book .it's got monitoring tools in it that we document every month . The Interim Administrator was asked how they were assuring staff knew what to do. The Interim Administrator stated, Ongoing education .If an abuse situation arises we in-service .Abuse Coordinator information all over the building .constantly talk about it . The facility failed to continue the implementation of the plan of correction after the complaint survey on 7/22/2019 where Abuse was cited at the IJ level. During a telephone interview conducted on 1/19/20/20 at 9:11 AM, the Medical Director confirmed that recertification and complaint surveys were discussed in QAPI. The Medical Director confirmed, .was supposed to supervise QA, address guidelines are being followed .measures to safeguard the patients . The Medical Director was asked if he had been notified of any of the findings of the current survey. The Medical Director stated, .A couple of things .the water found to be a little too warm .a suggestion of abuse of a patient . The Medical Director confirmed that hot water temperatures had not been discussed in QAPI prior to the survey. The Medical Director was asked did he expect the staff to investigate injuries of unknown origin. The Medical Director stated, Yes .I understand what you're saying .they should have followed up and at least documented .I'm going to make sure next meeting [QAPI] I address all these issues .part of the reason .there's been a lot of turnover in staff and maybe that's why they're not following policies and procedures . The Medical Director was asked did he expect to be notified of residents with significant weight loss. The Medical Director stated, Yes . The QAPI Committee failed to provide oversight of staff when they failed to identify and monitor water temperatures which reached hazardous levels of 116-144 degrees F in 48 of 63 (76.19%) resident rooms which resulted in IJ. Refer to F-689. The QAPI Committee failed to provide oversight of staff to ensure resident sitters received abuse training, abuse screening, and criminal background checks on sitters which resulted in IJ for Resident #51. Refer to F-600. The QAPI Committee failed to provide oversight of staff to ensure injuries of unknown origin were identified and investigated which resulted in IJ for Resident #12 and #64. The facility was cited IJ in abuse on 7/22/19 and did not continue the implementation of the plan of correction Refer to F-610. The facility's QAPI Committee failed to identify, develop, and implement appropriate plans of action to ensure care plans were reviewed, updated, and implemented for the care of residents with severe weight loss and injuries of unknown origin, which could be indicative of abuse. Refer to F-656. The QA Committee failed to provide oversight of staff to ensure coordination of care between the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to identify and assess residents' nutritional status which resulted in actual harm for Resident #55. Refer to F657 and F-692. The surveyors verified the Removal Plan by: 1. The Administrator was terminated as a result of the failure to develop a system for routine monitoring of hot water temperatures in the resident rooms and failure to implement a systemic approach to identifying, investigating, and attempting to determine the cause of injuries of unknown origin. The DON was placed into the Interim Administrator position and the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) was placed in the DON position. Notifications were placed at the time clock to see Administration before clocking in to be properly in-serviced. The interdisciplinary team (IDT) received QAPI/QA Committee training and education on 1/19/2020 to include the current citations, the systemic failures, and the monitoring plans for each IJ. Verbal education by telephone was conducted with the Medical Director on the current IJ citations, process and procedures on monitoring system failures, and performance improvement projects. The survey team validated in-service notifications, sign-in sheets, and interviewed staff on the IDT. 2. The Chief Clinical Officer completed an AdHoc (impromptu) QAPI meeting with the IDT on the current IJ citations, education, policies, and monitoring plans. Immediate education was conducted with the Interim Administrator and Interim DON on the QAPI/Quality Assurance and Assessment (QAA) policy and procedure. The survey team verified the corrective action through interviews with the Interim Administrator and Interim DON. 3. An in-service with the Interim Administrator and the Interim DON was completed on 1/19/2020 and AdHoc completed with the IDT. The next QAPI will be completed on 1/22/2020 and all citations and founded systemic issues will be discussed and monitored in QAPI. An AdHoc will be completed at the time of the identified issue and will be followed through QAPI until compliance is obtained and verified going forward. Education was completed with 100% of staff who had worked since citation identification and was to be continued ongoing. The survey team validated education was completed through review of in-service sign-in sheets and staff interviews on all shifts. 4. The Interim Administrator and the Interim DON will conduct the monthly QAPI on 1/22/2020 to include the AdHoc for the current IJ citations and any other identified failed systems. The performance improvements projects, AdHocs, and citations will be discussed at every monthly QAPI until monitoring is complete and the citation of failed system is in verified compliance. Findings of this audit will be discussed with the Resident Council. The Plan of Correction will be monitored at the monthly QA meeting until substantial compliance has been met. The survey team validated the corrective action through interview with members of the QAPI team. Noncompliance continues at a scope and severity level of F for the monitoring of the effectiveness of the corrective actions. The facility is required to submit a Plan of Correction.
SERIOUS (G)

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Deficiency F0657 (Tag F0657)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure Care Plans were revised...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure Care Plans were revised to reflect the residents' current status for severe weight loss and pressure ulcers for 3 of 28 sampled residents (Resident #55, #33, and #74) reviewed. The failure of the facility to revise the care plans for severe weight loss with effective interventions to prevent further weight loss resulted in actual Harm when Resident #55 sustained severe weight loss. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered, revised 12/2016, showed, .A comprehensive, person-centered care plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's physical, psychosocial and functional needs is developed and implemented for each resident .The comprehensive, person-centered care plan will .Incorporate identified problem areas .Incorporate risk factors associated with identified problems .Identifying problem areas and their causes .are the endpoint of an interdisciplinary process .No single discipline can manage an approach in isolation .Care plan interventions are chosen only after careful data gathering, proper sequencing of events, careful consideration of the relationship between the resident's problem areas and their causes, and relevant clinical decision making .When possible, interventions address the underlying source(s) of the problem area(s), not just addressing only symptoms or triggers .Care planning individual symptoms in isolation may have little, if any, benefit for the resident .Assessments of residents are ongoing and care plans are revised as information about the residents and the residents' conditions change .The Interdisciplinary Team must review and update the care plan .When there has been a significant change in the resident's condition . Review of the facility's policy titled, Weight Assessment and Intervention, dated 12/2019, showed, .The threshold for significant unplanned and undesired weight loss will be based on the following criteria .a. 1 month-5% [percent] weight loss is significant; greater than 5% is severe .b. 3 months-7.5% weight loss is significant; greater than 7.5% is severe .c. 6 months-10% weight loss is significant; greater than 10% is severe . 1. Medical record review showed, Resident #55 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Respiratory Failure, Dysphagia, Cognitive Deficit, Hypertension, Depression, Psychosis, and Dysthymic Disorder. Review of the Care Plan dated 9/1/2019, showed, .Potential for impaired nutrition and hydration .Interventions .Diet, fluids, and supplements to be given as ordered. Date Initiated: 09/01/2019 .Notify physician as needed. Date Initiated: 09/01/2019 .Refer to ST [Speech Therapy] and RD [Registered Dietician] as needed. Date Initiated: 09/01/2019 .Weigh per facility protocol and MD [Physician] orders. Date Initiated: 09/01/2019 . Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed Resident #55 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 00, which indicated severe cognitive impairment, a height of 66 inches, a weight of 134 pounds, and a weight loss of 5% or more in the past month or 10% or more in the last 6 months, and was not on physician-prescribed weight-loss regimen. Review of the Weights and Vitals Summary showed the following weights: a. 7/9/2019 155 pounds b. 8/1/2019 156 pounds c. 9/2/2019 152 pounds d. 10/1/2019 138 pounds (severe weight loss of 9.21% in 1 month, and 10.96 % in 3 months) e. 11/6/2019 134 pounds (severe weight loss of 14.1% in 3 months) f. 12/19/2019 134 pounds (severe weight loss of 11.84% in 3 months) g. 1/6/2019 132.2 pounds (severe weight loss of 14.7% in 6 months) h. 1/17/2020 128.2 pounds (weight loss of 7.1% weight loss in 3 months, and severe weight loss of 17.29 % in 6 months) Review of the nutrition note dated 10/3/2019, showed, .has had a 10% weight loss in last 6 months .significant weight loss . The Care Plan was not revised to reflect Resident #55's current status for severe weight loss. The failure of the facility to revise the care plans for severe weight loss with effective interventions implemented to prevent further weight loss caused actual Harm when Resident #55 sustained severe weight loss. Refer to F-692 2. Review of the medical record showed, Resident #33 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Cerebral Infarction, Respiratory Failure, Diabetes, and Pressure Ulcer. Review of the annual MDS dated [DATE], showed Resident #33 was severely cognitively impaired and had 1 unhealed Stage 2 pressure ulcer (partial thickness loss of dermis presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a red pink wound bed, without slough). Review of the Care Plan dated 11/21/2019, showed Resident #33 had potential for impairment to skin integrity related to fragile skin, decreased mobility and incontinence. The Care Plan was not revised to reflect the current status of actual pressure ulcer. Observation in the resident's room on 1/14/2020 at 4:45 PM, showed Resident #33 had a pressure ulcer to his buttocks. During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 3:37 PM, the MDS Coordinator confirmed that the Care Plan failed to reflect Resident #33's pressure ulcer. 3. Review of the medical record, showed Resident #74 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Pressure Ulcer of Sacral Region, and Gastrostomy. Review of the Care Plan dated 9/14/2019 showed, Pressure ulcer actual or at risk due to: Bed fast, Bowel Incontinence .Stage 4 sacrum .Administer Vitamins & [and Supplements as ordered .Conduct weekly skin inspection .Provide Wound Care . Review of the Physician's Orders dated 11/26/2019, showed, .Clean sacral wound STAGE IV [4] [Full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon, or muscle] with wound cleanser, apply sureprep [liquid film forming dressing] to intact surrounding skin, window peri-wound [around wound] with drape, fill wound bed with green foam, cover with drape, apply wound vac [vacuum] at 120MMHG [millimeters of Mercury], change Mon [Monday] Wed [Wednesday] Fri [Friday] and prn [as needed] . Review of the Physician's Orders dated 12/25/2019, showed clean open area to left outer ankle with wound cleanser and apply hydrogel [wound gel dressing] and dressing one time a day every Mon .Wed .Fri . Review of the Weekly Wound Evaluation dated 1/6/2020 showed, Resident #74 had a Stage 3 pressure ulcer [Full thickness tissue loss with subcutaneous fat that may be visible but bone, tendon, or muscle are not exposed] to his left outer ankle and a Stage 4 pressure ulcer to his sacrum. Review of the quarterly MDS dated [DATE], showed Resident #74 had a Stage 4 pressure ulcer. Observation in the resident's room on 1/15/12020 at 4:54 PM, showed Resident #74 had a pressure ulcer to his sacrum with a wound vac dressing in place, and a pressure ulcer to his left ankle. The Care Plan was not revised to reflect Resident #74's Stage 3 pressure ulcer. During an interview conducted on 1/17/20 at 3:37 PM, the MDS Coordinator confirmed wounds should have care plans and appropriate interventions. The MDS Coordinator stated, [Named LPN #1] has been turning in a list and I have been reviewing. It should have been on his care plan. It should show his wound vac .
SERIOUS (G)

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Deficiency F0692 (Tag F0692)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on the Registered Dietitian Service Agreement, policy review, job description review, medical record review, observation, ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on the Registered Dietitian Service Agreement, policy review, job description review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents maintained acceptable parameters of nutritional status, and failed to accurately assess, implement, and monitor interventions to prevent severe weight loss for 1 of 12 sampled residents (Resident #55) reviewed for weight loss. The facility's failure to identify, assess, implement, and monitor interventions to prevent severe weight loss resulted in actual Harm when Resident #55 sustained severe weight loss. The findings included: Review of the facility's policy titled, Nutrition (Impaired)/Unplanned Weight Loss - Clinical Protocol, dated 9/2017, showed .The nursing staff will monitor and document the weight and dietary intake of residents in a format which permits comparisons over time .The staff and physician will define the individual's current nutritional status (weight, food/fluid intake, and pertinent laboratory values) and identify individuals with anorexia, weight loss or gain, and significant risk for impaired nutrition . Review of the facility's policy titled, Weight Assessment and Intervention, dated 12/2019, showed, .The nursing staff will measure resident weights on admission, the next day, and weekly for two weeks thereafter. If no weight concerns are noted at this point, weights will be measured monthly thereafter .Any weight change of 5% [percent] or more since the last weight assessment will be retaken the next day for confirmation. If the weight is verified, nursing will notify the Dietitian by receipt of resident weights .The Dietitian will respond within a week of receipt of resident weights .The threshold for significant unplanned and undesired weight loss will be based on the following criteria .a. 1 month-5% weight loss is significant; greater than 5% is severe .b. 3 months-7.5% weight loss is significant; greater than 7.5% is severe .c. 6 months-10% weight loss is significant; greater than 10% is severe . Review of the undated facility's job description titled, Director of Dietary, showed, .Perform necessary nutritional screens for .dietitian and calculate nutritive intake within the scope of practice as defined by the Dietary Manager's Association (DMA) and/or American Diabetes Association (ADA) .Identify nutrition concerns and make appropriate referrals .Implement diet plans and physician's diet orders .Utilize standard nutrition care procedures . Review of the undated Consultant Registered Dietitian's (RD) Job Description, showed, .Duties and Responsibilities .The RD will review charts for residents identified on the flow sheet .The RD will assess the resident information provided and determine resident needs .Recommendations will be made based on the information assessed and provided by the facility .Charts will be updated including the RDs [RD's] assessment of resident's needs .The RD will discuss any questions regarding these assessments with facility staff, resident . Review of the Registered Dietitian Consulting Service Agreement, dated 1/19/2018, showed, .[Named Corporation] will provide Registered Dietitians to assistance [assist] with dining operations and nutritional care. The services provided will include .resident assessments/nutritional support .chart reviews . Review of the facility's undated policy titled, RESIDENT WEIGHT GATHERING/MONITORING/INTERVENTIONS .RESIDENT WEIGHT MONITORING, showed, .Each community is to have a Weight Team. The weight team should consist of a Weight Nurse Manager, who will be the Weight Team Coordinator, and a Dietetics Professional .WEIGHT TEAM COORDINATOR-RESPONSIBILITIES .Coordinate the weighing responsibilities of the nursing assistants (restorative aides) regarding weekly and monthly weight .Review weekly/monthly weights. Provide re-weight list for restorative aides .Follow policy and procedures for residents experiencing significant or trending weight loss .WEEKLY WEIGHT LOSS FORM is to be updated with the current weight and any pertinent information prior to the start of the meeting .Computer access during the meeting is essential for immediate documentation of interventions .Notify physician and RP [Responsible Party] of significant weight loss/gradual decline .Determine appropriate interventions .Weight loss must be addressed on the resident's care plan with realistic and attainable goals .5% WEIGHT LOSS IN 30 DAYS .10% WEIGHT LOSS IN 180 DAYS . Medical record review showed Resident #55 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Respiratory Failure, Dysphagia, Cognitive Deficit, Hypertension, Depression, Psychosis, and Dysthymic Disorder. Review of the Care Plan revised 9/1/2019, showed, .Potential for impaired nutrition .Interventions .Diet, fluids, and supplements to be given as ordered .Refer to .RD [Registered Dietitian] as needed . Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], showed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 00, which indicated severe cognitive impairment, required supervision/setup help with eating, a height of 66 inches, a weight of 134 pounds, and a weight loss of 5% or more in the past month or 10% or more in the last 6 months, and not on a physician-prescribed weight-loss regimen. Review of the Weights and Vitals Summary showed the following weights: a. 7/1/2019 144 pounds (lbs) b. 7/3/2019 151 lbs c. 7/9/2019 155 lbs d. 8/1/2019 156 lbs e. 9/2/2019 152 lbs f. 10/1/2019 138 lbs (severe weight loss of 9.21% in 1 month, and 10.96% in 3 months) g. 11/6/2019 134 lbs (severe weight loss of 14.1% in 3 months) h. 12/19/2019 134 lbs (severe weight loss of 11.84% in 3 months) i. 1/6/2020 132.2 lbs (severe weight loss of 14.7% in 6 months) k. 1/17/2020 128.2 lbs (severe weight loss of 7.1% weight loss in 3 months, and 17.29% in 6 months) Review of the Nutrition Note dated 6/27/2019, showed, .[Resident #55] is receiving Provide Gold protein [liquid protein supplement] BID [twice per day] .He is on a mechanical soft diet with fortified foods and large portions .Ice Cream with lunch and dinner .gets a sandwich at HS [bedtime] snack .Recommend a 4 oz. [ounces] Mighty shake [milkshake with increased calories] for afternoon snack due to weight loss . Review of the Physician's Order dated 7/1/2019, showed, .4 oz mighty shake Q [every] day @ [at] 3 pm R/T [Related/To] weight loss concerns . Review of a Nurse's Note dated 7/1/2019, showed, .4 oz mighty shake q day at 3 pm r/t weight loss concerns per dietary rec [recommendations] . Review of a Nutrition Note dated 7/11/2019, showed, .receiving 30 ml [milliliters] liquid protein [Provide Gold] BID .Recommend to continue current diet and supplements . Review of the August 2019 Medication Administration Record (MAR), showed, .PROVIDE GOLD 30ML BY MOUTH TWICE DAILY .Started 10/23/18 [2018] .HOUSE SUPPLEMENT [liquid supplement with increased calories] 120ML BY MOUTH THREE TIMES DAILY .Started 10/23/18 [2018] . The MAR documented the Provide Gold was administered twice daily from 8/1/2019-8/19/2019, and the House Supplement was administered 3 times daily from 8/1/2019-8/19/2019. There was no documentation Provide Gold or House Supplement was administered after 8/19/2019. Review of the August 2019 MAR, showed there was no documentation the Mighty Shake was administered. Review of the September 2019 MAR, showed there was no documentation the House Supplement, Mighty Shake, or the Provide Gold was administered. Review of the Nutrition Note dated 9/19/2019, showed Resident #55, .has now lost 4 lbs in a month .gets a Mighty shake at afternoon snack . Review of the Nutrition Note dated 10/3/2019, showed, .has had a 10% weight loss in last 6 months .He is on a mechanical soft diet with thin liquids. He gets ice cream with lunch and supper. He gets Mighty shakes at afternoon snack and a sandwich and cola at HS snack .Recommend fortified foods due to 10% of body weight lost in last 6 months . The facility was unable to provide documentation the Registered Dietician (RD) did any further assessments on Resident #55 after 10/3/2019. Review of the October 2019, November 2019, December 2019, and January 2019 MARs, showed there was no documentation the House Supplement, Mighty Shake, or the Provide Gold was administered. The facility was unable to provide documentation the mighty shakes, house supplements, or protein supplement were administered after 8/19/2019. Observation in the resident's room on 1/16/2020 from 1:45 PM to 2:30 PM, showed Resident #55 did not receive a supplement. During an interview conducted on 1/16/2020 at 9:53 AM, the RD confirmed Resident #55 was still losing weight, and her last nutrition note and assessment was in October, 2019. The RD was asked about Resident #55's severe weight loss follow-up. The RD stated, I dropped the ball . During an interview conducted on 1/16/2020 at 11:23 AM, the Dietary Manager was asked about Resident #55's severe weight loss. The Dietary Manager stated that she had discussed the Resident #55's weights with the Director of Nursing (DON) and she had assumed the DON had relayed the information to the RD. The Dietary Manager confirmed that a new intervention should have been implemented for Resident #55's severe weight loss. During an interview on 1/16/2020 at 3:57 PM, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1 was asked who administered Resident #55's nutritional supplement. CNA #1 stated, The nurse brings it to him. During an interview conducted on 1/16/2020 at 4:00 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2 was asked who administered Resident #55's nutritional supplement. LPN #2 stated, The CNAs bring it to him. During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 11:23 AM, the DON was asked if the RD was made aware of Resident #55's severe weight loss. The DON stated, She [RD] put all the weights into the computer herself, so she was aware. During an interview conducted on 1/19/2020 at 9:30 AM, the Medical Director (Resident #55's physician) was asked if he should be notified of a severe weight loss. The Medical Director stated, .For severe weight loss, one of the nursing staff should notify me. The Medical Director was asked if he expected the RD to follow-up with residents with significant or severe weight loss. The Medical Director stated, Yes, definitely. The Medical Director was asked if he was aware of Resident #55's severe weight loss of 17.29% in 6 months. The Medical Director stated, No. I don't recall that. During an interview conducted on 1/21/2020 at 2:10 PM, the RD and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2 were asked where to find documentation the supplements were administered. The RD and LPN #2 confirmed the orders for supplements had never been transcribed and were never entered into the electronic medical record for administration. The RD confirmed she had not followed up to ensure her recommendations were followed. The facility's failure to identify, assess, implement, and monitor interventions to prevent weight loss caused actual Harm when Resident #55 sustained severe weight loss.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0554 (Tag F0554)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to assess 2 of 2 sampled resident...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to assess 2 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #36 and Resident #37) for medication self-administration. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Self-Administration of Medications, revised 12/2016, showed, .Residents have the right to self-administer medications if the interdisciplinary team has determined that it is clinically appropriate and safe for the resident to do so .As part of their overall evaluation, the staff and practitioner will assess each resident's mental and physical abilities to determine whether self-administering medications is clinically appropriate for the resident .The staff and practitioner will periodically (for example, during quarterly MDS [Minimum Data Set] reviews) reevaluate a resident's ability to continue to self-administer medications . 1. Review of the medical record, showed Resident #36 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, and Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease. Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed Resident #36 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 6, which indicated severe cognitive impairment, and required staff assistance for all activities of daily living (ADLs). Review of the Physician's Orders dated 7/30/2019, showed, .ALBUTEROL SUL [Sulfate] 2.5 MG [milligrams]/ [per] 3ML [milliliters] .1 vial inhale orally four times a day related to CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE . Observation in the resident's room on 1/12/2020 at 10:04 AM, showed Resident #36 sitting up in bed with a breathing treatment per nebulizer mask in progress and no staff were present. During an interview conducted on 1/14/2020 at 12:26 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) was asked if Resident #36 could self-administer medications. The DON stated, I could not find anything on that in the paper chart . The facility was unable to provide documentation that a medication self-administration assessment had been conducted for Resident #36. 2. Review of the medical record, showed Resident #37 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Vascular Dementia, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Hypertension, Subdural Hemorrhage, Cerebral Infarction, Hemiplegia, and Hemiparesis. Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], showed Resident #37 had a BIMS of 3, which indicated severe cognitive impairment, no behaviors, and required staff assistance for all ADLs. Review of the Physician's Orders dated 8/20/2019, showed, .IPRAT-ALBUT [Ipratropium-Albuterol] 0.5-3(2.5) MG/3 ML 1 vial inhale orally as needed for COPD .1 AMP [Ampule] .EVERY 6 HOURS AS NEEDED . Review of the Nursing: Admission/readmission Nursing Evaluations Packet Self-Medication Administration assessment dated [DATE], showed, .Does the resident WANT to Self-Administer his/her own medications .No .STOP HERE [do not complete any further documentation on the form] . Observation in the resident's room on 1/12/2020 at 10:06 AM, showed Resident #37 sitting in a wheelchair at the bedside with a nebulizer treatment in progress per mask and no staff were present. During an interview conducted on 1/14/2020 at 12:26 PM, the DON was asked if Resident #37 could self-administer nebulizer treatments. The DON confirmed that Resident #37 did not have an assessment to self-administer medications. The facility was unable to provide documentation that Resident #37 was able to safely self-administer medications.
CONCERN (D)

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

Assessment Accuracy (Tag F0641)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on the medical record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were complete...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on the medical record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were completed accurately for antipsychotic medication use, pressure injuries, and anticoagulant medication use for 3 of 28 sampled residents (Resident #21, #23, and #30) reviewed. The findings include: 1. Review of the medical record, showed Resident #21 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Dementia with Behavioral Disturbance, Major Depressive Disorder, and Hypertension. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], showed Resident #21 had received antipsychotic medications for 7 days of the past 7 days (10/11/2019-10/17/2019). Review of the Physician's Orders dated October 2019, showed there was no order for antipsychotic medications for Resident #21. Review of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated October 2019, showed no antipsychotic medications were administered to Resident #21. During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 1:02 PM, the MDS Coordinator confirmed that Resident #21 did not receive an antipsychotic medication in October 2019 and that the MDS was coded incorrectly. 2. Review of the medical record, showed Resident #23 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Pressure Ulcer to the Sacral Area, Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis, Protein Calorie Malnutrition, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Osteomyelitis. Review of the Comprehensive Care Plan revised 10/14/2019, showed, .Pressure ulcer actual or at risk .7/31/2019 Unstageable [full thickness tissue loss in which the base of the ulcer is covered by slough (yellow, tan, gray, green or brown soft dead tissue) and/or eschar (tan, brown, or black dead tissue)] Sacrum ulcer .10/14/2019 SDTI [Suspected Deep Tissue Injury (purple or maroon localized area of discolored intact skin or blood-filled blister due to damage of underlying soft tissue from pressure and/or shear)] . Review of a Weekly Wound Evaluation dated 10/17/2019, showed Resident #23 had a Suspected Deep Tissue Injury on the pad of the left foot and an unstageable pressure ulcer on the sacrum. Review of the quarterly MDS dated [DATE], showed Resident #23 was coded for an unstageable pressure ulcer and was not coded for a SDTI During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 3:26 PM, the MDS Coordinator confirmed that Resident #23 had 2 pressure injuries and the MDS dated [DATE] was coded incorrectly for pressure injuries. 3. Review of the medical record, showed Resident #30 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Depression, Anxiety, Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attack, Hypertension, Atherosclerotic Heart Disease, Chronic Atrial Fibrillation, and Osteoarthritis. Review of the admission MDS dated [DATE], showed Resident #30 received anticoagulant medications for 6 days of the past 7 days. Review of the MAR dated October 2019, showed no anticoagulant medications were administered to Resident #30. During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 1:02 PM, the MDS Coordinator confirmed the admission MDS was inaccurate related to the use of anticoagulant mediations.
CONCERN (E)

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

Resident Rights (Tag F0550)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to promote and enhance the residents' dignity when staff did not close the blinds when performing pressure injury treatments, di...

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Based on policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to promote and enhance the residents' dignity when staff did not close the blinds when performing pressure injury treatments, did not knock on the residents' doors prior to entering the residents' room, and did not close the blinds when weighing a resident for 5 of 25 sampled residents (Resident #75, #30, #47. #71, and #23) reviewed. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Quality of Life--Dignity, revised 8/2009, showed .Each resident shall be cared for in a manner that promotes and enhances quality of life, dignity, respect and individuality .Residents shall be treated with dignity and respect at all times .Staff will knock and request permission before entering residents' rooms . 1. Observation in the resident's room on 1/12/2020 at 2:30 PM, showed Registered Nurse (RN) #2 entered Resident #75's room without knocking or verbally announcing her presence. Observation in the residents' shared room on 1/13/2020 at 8:20 AM, showed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #9 entered Resident #30 and Resident #47's room without knocking or verbally announcing her presence. Observation in the the resident's room on 1/15/2020 at 11:40 AM, showed RN #3 entered Resident #71's room without knocking or verbally announcing her presence. During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 5:21 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed staff should always knock or verbally announce their presence before entering a resident's room. 2. Observation in the resident's room on 1/14/2020 at 10:38 AM, showed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1 and LPN #8 entered Resident #23's room to perform a dressing change. LPN #8 closed the blinds but failed to lower them to the bottom of the window, leaving an area of approximately 1 foot open. Resident #23 was turned toward the window and her gown was raised to her upper torso, leaving the resident exposed from the upper torso to her feet. A truck was parked beside the window. While the treatment was in progress, a man walked beside the window and entered the truck. Resident #23 was exposed to the open window throughout the procedure. During an interview conducted on 1/14/2020 at 10:56 AM, LPN #1 confirmed the blinds were not completely closed. During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 11:34 AM, the DON confirmed that the blinds should not be left partially raised during a dressing change and that the blinds should be closed completely. 3. Observation in the resident's room on 1/17/2020 at 9:45 AM, showed CNA #7 and CNA #8 placed the mechanical lift pad under Resident #71 to weigh him. During the weighing process, Resident #71's gown was up to his waist and his brief was exposed while the window blinds leading to the parking lot were left open. During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 9:55 AM, LPN #7 stated, I was so focused on the weighing, I did not realize the blinds were open. During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 11:35 AM, the DON confirmed that the blinds should have been closed when weighing the resident. The DON confirmed Resident #71's brief should not be visible.
CONCERN (E)

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

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to provide and document treatments for arterial ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to provide and document treatments for arterial wounds for 1 of 1 sampled residents (Resident #47) reviewed with arterial wounds (wounds caused by poor blood perfusion and circulation to the lower extremities). The findings include: Review of the medical record, showed Resident #47 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Unspecified Open Wound Right Ankle, Diabetes, Diabetic Neuropathy, Hypertension, Atherosclerotic Heart Disease, Anxiety, Peripheral Vascular Disease, and Dementia. Review of the significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], showed Resident #47 had 1 venous/arterial wound. Review of the Care Plan revised 11/13/2019, showed, .Right Ankle Arterial wound .Interventions .administer .treatments as ordered . Review of the Physician's Orders, showed the following treatment orders: 1.Order Date .9/13/2019 .clean open area to right outer ankle with wound cleanser and apply xeroform [occlusive non adherent dressing], 4 x [by] 4 and wrap with gauze qd [every day] one time a day . Review of the TARs for September, 2019, showed no documentation that treatments were administered as ordered on 9/14/2019, 9/19/2019, 9/22/2019, and 9/28/2019. 2.Order Date .10/16/2019 .clean open area to right outer ankle with wound cleanser and apply xeroform, 4 x 4 and wrap with gauze qd as needed AND one time a day . Review of the TARs for October, 2019, showed no documentation that treatments were administered as ordered on 10/3/2019, 10/12/2019, 10/13/2019, 10/16/2019, and 10/19/2019. 3.Order Date .10/25/2019 .Restore Silver Dressing Pad (Wound Dressings) Apply to right outer ankle topically one time a day for arterial wound after cleaning with hibiclens [antibacterial and antimicrobial cleanser] and cover with 4 x 4 and wrap with gauze . Review of the TARs for November, 2019, showed no documentation that treatments were administered as ordered on 11/2/2019, 11/3/2019, 11/15/2019, 11/17/2019, 11/18/2019, 11/22/2019, 11/29/2019, and 11/30/2019. 4.Order Date .12/3/2019 .Bactroban Ointment 2 % [percent] (Mupirocin) [antibiotic] Apply to right outer ankle topically one time a day for wound after cleansing with wound cleanser then apply adaptic [non adherent medicated pad], 4 x 4 and wrap with gauze and secure with tape . 5.Order Date .12/9/2019 .Bactroban Ointment 2 % (Mupirocin) Apply to right outer ankle topically one time a day for wound after cleansing with wound cleanser then apply adaptic and dressing . Review of the TARs for December, 2019, showed no documentation that treatments were administered as ordered on 12/1/2019, 12/6/2019, 12/7/2019, 12/8/2019, 12/14/2019, and 12/18/2019. During an interview conducted on 1/13/2020 at 11:15 AM, Resident #47 was asked if she had any skin issues or wounds that required treatments or dressing changes. Resident #47 stated, .on my right foot .They do not treat it on the weekends .They will say we don't have time .We are too busy . Wound care observation in Resident #47's room on 1/15/2020 at 10:20 AM, showed a large open wound to Resident #47's right ankle with a red center and redness surrounding the wound. Licensed Practical Nurse #1 stated, .It is a little more red today than normal .it's an arterial wound . During an interview conducted on 1/15/2020 at 4:52 PM, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) was asked if she expected treatments to be completed as ordered. The DNP stated, Yes.
CONCERN (E)

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

Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Tag F0686)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: Quick Reference Guide, policy review, medical record review,...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: Quick Reference Guide, policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to document ordered treatments and accurately assess pressure ulcers for 4 of 6 sampled residents (Resident #23, #32, #56, and #74) reviewed for pressure ulcers. The findings include: Review of the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: Quick Reference Guide, provided by the NPAUP (National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel) dated 2014, showed, .Stage I: Non blanchable [skin does not lose redness when pressure applied] Erythema [redness of skin]. Intact skin with non-blanchable redness of a localized area usually over a bony prominence .Stage II: Partial Thickness Skin Loss .presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a red pink wound bed .May also present as an intact or open/ruptured serum-filled blister .Stage III: Full Thickness Skin Loss .subcutaneous fat may be visible but bone, tendon, or muscle are not exposed. Slough [dead tissue] may be present .May include undermining and tunneling .Stage IV: Full Thickness Tissue Loss .with exposed bone, tendon, or muscle. Slough or eschar [a thick crust] may be present .Unstageable: Depth unknown, Full thickness tissue loss in which the base of the ulcer is covered by a slough (yellow, tan, gray, green, or brown) and or eschar (tan, brown, or black) in the wound bed .Suspected Deep Tissue Injury: Depth unknown. Purple maroon localized area of discolored intact skin or blood filled blister due to damage of underlying soft tissue from pressure . Review of the facility's policy titled, Pressure Ulcers/Skin Breakdown-Clinical Protocol, revised 4/2018, showed, .Assessment and Recognition .The nursing staff and practitioner will assess and document .Full assessment of pressure sore including location, stage, length, width and depth, presence of exudates or necrotic tissue .Current treatments .Treatment/Management .The physician will order pertinent wound treatments . Review of the facility's policy titled, Wound Care, revised 10/2010, showed, .The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidelines for the care of wounds to promote healing .Documentation .The following information should be recorded in the resident's medical record .The type of wound care given .The date and time the wound care was given .The signature and title of the person recording data . 1. Review of the medical record, showed Resident #23 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Pressure Ulcer to the Sacral Area, Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis, Cerebral Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Osteomyelitis, and Major Depressive Disorder. Review of An Interdisciplinary Progress Note dated 1/17/2019, showed Resident #23 was admitted to the facility with an unstageable pressure injury with eschar and slough present to the sacrum and a wound vacuum and Santyl (an enzymatic debriding ointment) was the treatment. Review of an Interdisciplinary Progress Note dated 4/19/2019, showed, .continues to have unstg [unstageable] wound to sacrum ([symbol for with] appearance of stg [stage] 4) . Review of a Weekly Wound Evaluation dated 9/2/2019, showed, Unstageable .Full thickness tissue loss in which the base of the ulcer is covered by slough (yellow, tan, gray, green or brown) and/or eschar (tan, brown or black) in the wound bed .Site .Sacrum .Unstageable .Length: 4.2 [centimeters (cm)] .Width: 4 [cm] .Depth .1 [cm] .] .Wound Color: [checked] Pink . There was no documentation of slough or eschar present, and the wound had depth. Review of the Weekly Wound Evaluations from 9/2/2019 to 1/15/2020, showed the sacral pressure injury was classified as an unstageable pressure ulcer with depth and pink in color. There was no documentation of the wound bed being covered with eschar or slough. During an interview conducted on 1/16/2020 at 8:46 AM, the Nurse Practitioner stated, .once the slough or eschar comes off you can stage it . The Nurse Practitioner confirmed the pressure ulcer should have been assessed and staged once the slough and eschar were not present. During an interview conducted on 1/16/2020 at 2:42 PM, the Wound Care Nurse was asked what stage Resident #23's sacral pressure was on admission. The Wound care Nurse stated, It was unstageable when she admitted .slough in the wound bed . Review of a Physician's Order dated 9/13/2019, showed Resident #23 had orders for, .clean unstageable [pressure injury] to sacrum with wound cleanser and apply calcium alginate [highly absorbent dressing] and cover with ABD [abdominal dressing] .one time a day .AND every 24 hours as needed . Review of the September 2019 and October 2019 Treatment Administration Records (TARs), showed no documentation these treatments were performed as ordered or refused on 9/14/2019, 9/15/2019, 9/19/2019, 9/28/2019, 9/29/2019, 10/8/2019, 10/9/2019, 10/12/2019, and 10/13/2019. Review of a Physician's Order dated 9/13/2019 showed Resident #23 had orders for, .skin prep [liquid film forming dressing] to SDTI [Suspected Deep Tissue Injury] to pad of left foot one time a day . Review of the September 2019 TAR, showed no documentation these treatments were performed as ordered or refused on 9/14/2019, 9/15/2019, 9/19/2019, 9/28/2019, and 9/29/2019. Review of a Physician's Order dated 10/15/2019, showed Resident #23 had orders for, .clean unstageable to sacrum with wound cleanser and apply silver alginate [absorbent wound dressing] and cover with dressing one time a day AND every 24 hours as needed . Review of the November and December 2019 TARs, showed no documentation these treatments were performed as ordered on 11/29/2019, 11/30/2019, 12/1/2019, 12/5/2019, and 12/7/2019. Review of a Physician's Order dated 11/29/2019, showed Resident #23 had orders for, .clean open area to pad of left foot with wound cleanser and apply xeroform [petroleum gauze dressing] and dressing one time a day . Review of the November 2019 and December 2019 TARs, showed no documentation these treatments were performed as ordered or refused on 11/29/2019, 11/30/2019, 12/1/2019, 12/4/2019, and 12/7/2019. Review of a Physician's Order dated 12/10/2019 showed Resident #23 had orders for, .clean unstageable to sacrum with wound cleanser and apply collagen [absorbent dressing] and cover with dressing one time a day . Review of the December 2019 TAR showed there was no documentation these treatments were performed as ordered on 12/14/2019, 12/21/2019, 12/22/2019, and 12/28/2019. During an interview conducted on 1/15/2020 at 4:20 PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #23's treatments for the sacrum and pad of left foot pressure injuries were not documented as performed on these dates. The DON was asked should pressure injury treatments be performed as ordered. The DON stated, Yes . Observation in the resident's room during wound care on 1/14/2020 beginning at 10:25 AM, showed the Wound Care Nurse removed the dressing from Resident #23's sacral pressure injury. The wound had a dark pink wound bed with no slough or eschar present which had the appearance of a Stage 3 pressure injury. 2. Review of the medical record, showed Resident #32 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] had diagnoses of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Renal Insufficiency, Diabetes, Dysphagia, and Dementia. Review of the Physician's Order dated 11/22/2019, showed Resident #32 had orders to, .clean ruptured blister to sacrum with wound cleanser and apply hydrogel [wound gel dressing] and foam dressing one time a day [NAME] Mon [Monday], Wed [Wednesday], Fri [Friday] . Review of the November 2019 TAR, showed no documentation that the treatment was performed as ordered on 11/29/2019. Review of the Physician's Order dated 11/23/2019, showed Resident #32 had orders for, .clean ruptured blood blister left heel with wound cleanser and apply dry dressing qd [every day] one time a day . Review of the November 2019 TAR, showed no documentation these treatments were performed as ordered on 11/29/2019 and 11/30/2019. Review of the Physician's Order dated 11/21/2019 showed Resident #32 had orders for, .skin prep to blister to right great toe one time a day . Review of the November 2019 TAR, showed no documentation these treatments were performed as ordered on 11/29/2019 and 11/30/2019. 3. Review of the medical record showed, Resident #56 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Metabolic Encephalopathy, Urinary Tract Infection, and Dysphagia. Review of the Physician's Order dated 11/27/2019, showed Resident #56 had orders for, .skin prep to intact purple area to left heel one time a day-Start Date 11/27/2019-D/C [discontinue] Date-12/10/2019 . Review of the November 2019 and December 2019 TARs, showed no documentation these treatments were performed as ordered on 11/29/2019, 11/30/2019, 12/1/2019, 12/6/2019, and 12/7/2019. 4. Review of the medical record, showed Resident #74 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Pressure Ulcer of Sacral Region, and Gastrostomy. Review of the Care Plan dated 9/14/2019 showed Resident #74 had, Pressure ulcer actual or at risk due to: Bed fast, Bowel Incontinence .Stage 4 sacrum .Administer Vitamins & [and Supplements as ordered .Conduct weekly skin inspection .Provide Wound Care . Review of the Physician's Orders dated 11/26/2019, showed Resident #74 had orders to, .Clean sacral wound STAGE IV with wound cleanser, apply sureprep [liquid film forming dressing] to intact surrounding skin, window peri-wound [around wound] with drape, fill wound bed with green foam, cover with drape, apply wound vac [vacuum] at 120MMHG [Millimeters of Mercury], change Mon Wed Fri and prn(as needed) . Review of the September 2019 and October 2019 TARs, showed no documentation these treatments were performed as ordered on 9/16/2019 (Monday), 9/30/2019 (Monday), and 10/9/2019 (Wednesday). Review of Skin/Wound Note dated 10/10/2019 at 10:12 AM, showed, .wound vac was changed per this nurse due to wound vac not changed on 10/9/19 [2019] . Review of the November 2019 TAR showed no documentation these treatments were performed as ordered on 11/29/2019 (Friday). Review of the December 2019 TAR showed no documentation these treatments were performed as ordered on 12/6/2019 (Friday) and 12/23/2019 (Monday). During an interview conducted on 1/17/2020 at 9:04 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1 confirmed treatments for the wound vacuum were not documented as performed on 9/16/2019, 9/30/2019, 10/9/2019, 11/29/2019, 12/6/2019, and 12/23/2019. LPN #1 reviewed each missing day for documentation. LPN #1 stated, I'm not seeing it.
CONCERN (E)

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

Garbage Disposal (Tag F0814)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to properly store garbage in a covered dumpster on 5 of 11 days (1/15/2020, 1/17/2020, 1/18/2020, 1/20/2020, and 1/22/2020) of t...

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Based on policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to properly store garbage in a covered dumpster on 5 of 11 days (1/15/2020, 1/17/2020, 1/18/2020, 1/20/2020, and 1/22/2020) of the survey. The findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Food-Related Garbage and Refuse Disposal, revised 10/2017, showed, .Outside dumpsters provided by garbage pickup services will be kept closed and free of surrounding litter . Observation at the facility's outside dumpsters on 1/15/2020 at 1:51 PM and 7:45 PM, showed the gate of the fence surrounding the dumpsters opened, 2 bags of trash hanging out of left side of the large dumpster, gloves and loose trash lying on the ground around the dumpsters. Observation at the facility's outside dumpsters on 1/17/2020 at 7:15 PM, showed the gate of the fence surrounding the dumpsters opened, 3 garbage bags lying on the ground on the left side of the large dumpster, 1 trash bag hanging out of the left side of the large dumpster, and 1 trash bag hanging out of the top of the large dumpster. Observation of the facility's dumpsters on 1/18/2020 at 12:00 PM, showed the gate of the fence surrounding the dumpsters opened, 2 trash bags partially hanging out of the large dumpster on the right side, 8 garbage bags lying on the ground surrounding the dumpsters, and 1 bag lying on top of the small dumpster. Observation of the facility's dumpsters on 1/20/2020 at 2:00 PM, showed the gate of the fence surrounding the dumpsters opened, multiple bags on the ground around the dumpsters, the sides of the large dumpster open with bags hanging out, the top of large dumpster open with bags exposed, and bags on the ground. Observation of the facility's dumpsters on 1/22/2020 at 1:30 PM, showed the gate of the fence surrounding the dumpsters opened, numerous bags and gloves on the ground around the dumpsters, and the lid of the large dumpster was not closed. During an interview conducted on 1/18/2020 at 6:46 PM, the Regional Administrator was asked should the gates to the facility dumpster be left opened, trash bags hanging out of the dumpster, and gloves, loose trash, and trash bags lying on the ground around the dumpster. The Regional Administrator stated, No ma'am .should be cleaned daily .
Jan 2019 9 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Resident Rights (Tag F0550)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to provide privacy for 1 of 3 (Resident #11) sampled residents observed during wound care when the blinds...

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Based on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to provide privacy for 1 of 3 (Resident #11) sampled residents observed during wound care when the blinds were left open to the outside. The findings include: The facility's Quality of Life - Dignity policy dated 10/2009 documented, .Each resident shall be cared for in a manner that promotes and enhances quality of life, dignity, respect and individuality .Policy Interpretation and Implementation 1. Residents shall be treated with dignity and respect at all times .10. Staff shall promote, maintain and protect resident privacy, including bodily privacy during assistance with personal care and during treatment procedures . Observations during wound care in Resident #11's room on 1/8/19 at 5:05 PM, revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #5 performing wound care on this Resident #11's sacrum (lower back). The vertical blinds in the room to the outside window were not completely closed. Outside of the window was the courtyard where residents sit and also smoke. Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 1/8/19 at 6:45 PM, in the Conference Room, the DON was asked if it was acceptable to not close the curtains for privacy when performing wound care on the sacrum. The DON stated, No ma'am.
CONCERN (D)

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

Transfer Requirements (Tag F0622)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, medical record review and interview, the facility failed to have required discharge and transfer documen...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, medical record review and interview, the facility failed to have required discharge and transfer documentation for 1 of 3 (Resident #57) sampled residents reviewed for hospitalization. The findings include: 1. The facility's Transfer or Discharge, Emergency policy revised December 2012 documented, .Emergency Transfer or Discharge Procedures .Notify the resident's Attending Physician .Notify the receiving facility that the transfer is being made .Prepare a transfer form to send with resident . 2. Medical record review revealed Resident #57 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Pneumonitis, Dysphagia, Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease, Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes, Intellectual Disability, Arthropathy, Cerebral Palsy and Hypertension. A Nursing Progress note dated 8/19/18 documented, .O2 [Oxygen] at 72% [percent] on RA [room air] .HR [heart rate] 112 .BP [blood pressure] 140/73 .possible aspiration noted .EMS [Emergency Medical System] called and resident sent to [Named] Hospital .report called to ER [Emergency Room] nurse . The facility was unable to provide a physician's order or a transfer form for the hospital transfer. Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1 on 1/9/19 at 6:15 PM, in the Conference Room, LPN #1 was asked if she had obtained an order to transfer Resident #57 to the hospital on 8/19/18. LPN #1 stated, No, ma'am. LPN #1 was asked if she had completed a transfer form for the transfer. LPN #1 stated, That was not filled out, No Ma'am. Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 1/9/19 at 6:56 PM, in the DON office, the DON was asked if it was acceptable that the nurse did not get a physican order for the transfer and did not send a transfer form with Resident #57 when he was transferred to the hospital. The DON stated, No it's not. She failed to write the order on that day .
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0761 (Tag F0761)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists and MED-PASS medications management review, policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were properly s...

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Based on the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists and MED-PASS medications management review, policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were properly stored and medications with shortened expiration dates were not dated when opened in 2 of 9 (East Medication Room and Northwest Medication Cart) medication storage areas. The findings include: 1. Review of the MEDICATIONS WITH SHORTENED EXPIRATION DATES provided by the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists and MED-PASS documented, .Novolog .Vials/FlexPen/PenFill cartridges: Expire 28 days after or removing from the refrigerator, whichever comes first .Tubersol Tuberculin .Discard vials in use after 30 days . Review of the facility's MEDICATION STORAGE IN THE FACILITY policy dated 3/24/14 documented, .Medications and biologicals are stored safely, securely, and properly, following manufacturer's recommendations or those of the supplier .Procedures .I. Potentially harmful substances (such as urine test reagent tablets, household poisons, cleaning supplies, disinfectants) are clearly identified and stored in a locked area separately from medications . 2. Observations in the East Medication Room on 1/8/19 at 6:25 PM, revealed one bottle of Tuberculin Purified Protein Tubersol vial that was opened and undated, and stored in the laboratory refrigerator. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3 placed a culturette with a wound culture in this refrigerator with the medication. Interview with LPN #3 on 1/9/19 at 6:25 PM, LPN #3 was asked if it was acceptable to have medication in the laboratory refrigerator. LPN #3 stated, No. LPN #3 was asked if the Tuberculin Purified Protein Tubersol should be dated the day it is opened. LPN #3 stated, Yes Observations in the East Medication Room on 1/8/19 at 6:29 PM, revealed Registered Nurse (RN) #1 removed the Tuberculin Purified Protein Tubersol from the laboratory refrigerator, gave the medication to LPN #3 and stated, It's got to be dated. RN #1 stated, We will date it .we will put 1/1/19, that is when we received it from pharmacy . RN #1 handed the vial to LPN #3 and told LPN #3 to put it in the medication refrigerator. Interview with RN #1 on 1/8/19 at 6:33 PM, in the East Medication Room, RN #1 was asked if the Tuberculin Purified Protein Tubersol was safe to give. RN #1 stated, Yes it is safe, we give it to the employees and residents. RN #1 was asked if it was acceptable to store the Tuberculin Purified Protein Tubersol in the laboratory refrigerator. RN #1 stated No, Ma'am. Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 1/8/19 at 6:45 PM, in the Conference Room, the DON was asked if it was acceptable to have Tuberculin Purified Protein Tubersol stored in the laboratory refrigerator, open and undated, remove it from the laboratory refrigerator, date it, and place it in the medication refrigerator for use on residents and staff. The DON stated, No .it should have been disposed of and a new one ordered. 3. Observations in the Northwest Medication Cart on 1/9/19 at 12:50 PM, revealed one Novolog Flexpen that was not dated when opened. Interview with LPN #2 on 1/9/19 at 12:53 PM, at the Northwest Medication Cart, LPN #2 confirmed the Novolog Flexpen was not dated when opened. Interview with the DON on 1/9/19 at 3:48 PM, in the Conference Room, the DON confirmed a Novolog Flexpen should be dated when opened.
CONCERN (E)

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

Transfer Notice (Tag F0623)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review and interview, the facility failed to send the Ombudsman a notice of transfer for 2 of 3 (Residen...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review and interview, the facility failed to send the Ombudsman a notice of transfer for 2 of 3 (Resident #26 and 57) sampled residents reviewed for transfer/discharge requirements. The findings include: 1. Medical record review revealed Resident #26 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had a readmission date of 10/2/18 with diagnoses of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacteremia, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Encephalopathy. The Physician's Telephone Orders dated 10/31/18 documented, .Send to ER [Emergency Room] for eval [evaluation] . The Physician's Telephone Orders dated 11/19/18 documented, Send to ER for Blood Transfusion The Physician's Telephone Orders dated 11/20/18 documented, .Transfer to ER for eval . The facility was unable to provide documentation that the Ombudsman had been notified of the residents's transfer to the hospital on [DATE], 11/19/18 and 11/20/18. 3. Medical record review revealed Resident #57 was admitted to the facility 3/6/00 with diagnoses of Pneumonitis, Urinary Tract Infection, Dysphagia, Type 2 Diabetes, Intellectual Disability, and Cerebral Palsy. The progress note dated 8/19/18 documented, .Resident up in W/C [wheelchair] in dining room complaining of being cold and SOB [short of breath] .possible aspiration noted, EMS [Emergency Medical Service] called and resident sent to [Named Hospital] . The facility was unable to provide documentation that the Ombudsman had been notified of the transfer to the hospital on 8/19/18. Interview with the Social Worker and the Administrator on 1/9/19 at 6:55 PM, in the Social Worker office, the Social Worker was asked if she reported the hospitalization transfer for Resident #26 for 10/31/18, 11/19/18, and 11/20/18 to the Ombudsman. The Social Worker stated, No Ma'am. The Social Worker was asked did she report the hospitalization transfer for Resident #57 for 8/19/18 to the Ombudsman. The Social Worker stated, No Ma'am. The Administrator confirmed the Ombudsman was not notified of transfers and stated.
CONCERN (E)

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

MDS Data Transmission (Tag F0640)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual v 1.15 October 1, 2017, medical re...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual v 1.15 October 1, 2017, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to complete and transmit MDS assessments timely for 4 of 5 (Resident #1, 2, 5, and 9) sampled residents reviewed for Resident Assessment. The findings include: 1. The MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v 1.15 October 1, 2017 page 633 documented, .In accordance with the requirements .long-term care facilities participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs must meet the following conditions: .Completion Timing: - For all non-admission .assessments, the MDS Completion Date must be no later than 14 days after the Assessment Reference Date (ARD) . and page 634 documented, .Assessment Transmission: .MDS assessments must be submitted within 14 days of the MDS Completion Date . 2. Medical record review revealed Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Alzheimer's, Pneumonia, and Hypothyroidism. Resident #1 had an annual MDS assessment with an ARD of 10/12/18 and a completed date of 12/11/18. The assessment was transmitted on 1/9/18. 3. Medical record review revealed Resident #2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Dementia, Anemia, Diabetes, and Hypertension. Resident #2 had an annual MDS assessment with an ARD of 10/23/18 and a completed date of 12/21/18. The assessment was transmitted on 1/9/19. 4. Medical record review revealed Resident #5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of End Stage Renal Disease, Hypertension, Depression, Anxiety, and Renal Dialysis. Resident #5 had a quarterly MDS assessment with an ARD of 10/22/18 and a completed date of 12/21/18. The assessment was transmitted on 1/9/19. 5. Medical record review revealed Resident #9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Diabetes and Hypertension. Resident #9 had a quarterly MDS assessment with an ARD of 10/24/18 and a completed date of 12/21/18. The assessment was transmitted on 1/9/19. Interview with the MDS Coordinator on 1/9/19 at 6:25 PM, in the Conference Room, the MDS Coordinator was asked about the MDS assessments that had not been submitted within 14 days of the completion date. The MDS Coordinator confirmed they were not timely and stated the assessments were not transmitted until 1/9/19.
CONCERN (E)

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

Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Tag F0686)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to provide care and services for ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to provide care and services for the treatment of pressure ulcers for 3 of 3 (Resident #7, 11 and 78) sampled residents reviewed with pressure wounds. The findings include: 1. The facility's undated Initial Wound Care Protocol policy documented, .Stage III and IV and Unstageable Wounds .Measure and describe the wound .Notify Provider for specific instructions .Notify wound care nurse or designee within 24 hours . The facility's undated DRESSING CHANGES policy documented, .Clean wound per order .Dry as ordered .Place ordered treatment into wound .Dress the wound as ordered .Initial dressing with date .Document as indicated .If time for weekly documentation .measurements must be taken before cleaning . 2. Medical record review revealed Resident #7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Ulcerative Colitis, Bipolar Disorder, Diabetes, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Pressure Ulcer. Wound observations in Resident #7's room on 1/9/19 at 8:41 AM, revealed a Stage 4 sacral wound, with no dressing on the wound, 2 centimeters (cm) long x 1.5 cm wide x 1.5 cm deep, wound bed was light pink, no tunneling or drainage noted, and no signs or symptoms of infection noted. Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #5 on 1/9/19 8:53 AM, at the East Nurses' Station, LPN #5 was asked about the wound dressing for Resident #7's Stage 4 sacral wound. LPN #5 stated, There wasn't one on it . LPN #5 was asked if the wound was supposed to have a dressing on it. LPN #5 stated, Yes . 3. Medical record review revealed Resident #11 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had a readmission date of 8/16/18 with diagnoses of Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer, Muscle Wasting and Atrophy, Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, and Obesity. The January 2018 Treatment Administration Record (TAR) documented, .Clean [symbol for left] outer knee [symbol for with] wc [wound cleanser] .apply Santyl .cover [symbol for with] non-adherent drsg [dressing] .wrap [symbol for with] Kerlix .secure .QOD [every other day] . The facility was unable to provide a physician's order for the treatment. Review of the January 2018 TAR revealed this treatment was performed for Resident #11 on 1/1/19 and 1/5/19. Interview with the Regional Administrator on 1/9/19 at 9:06 AM, in the Conference Room, the Regional Administrator stated she was unable to provide the order for the treatment. Observations in Residents #11's room on 1/9/19 at 7:59 AM, revealed a dressing to the resident's left outer knee that was not dated or initialed. Interview with LPN#4 on 1/9/19 at 8:02 AM, in Resident #11's room, LPN #4 was asked if dressings should be labeled and initialed. LPN#4 stated Yes . 4. Medical record review revealed Resident #78 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3 Sacral Pressure Ulcer, Stage 2 Pressure Ulcer of Other Site, Cerebral Infarction, Hemiparesis, Type 2 Diabetes, and Osteoporosis. Review of the admission Nursing Evaluation dated 12/8/18 revealed Resident #78 was admitted to the facility with an open area to the sacrum and a small open area to the buttock. Record review revealed there was no documentation of wound assessments and measurements for the sacral and buttock wounds on the admission assessment dated [DATE] or for the week of 12/24/18. Observations in Resident #78's room on 1/8/19 at 5:05 PM, revealed LPN #4 removed Resident #78's brief to observe the sacral and right buttock wounds. The sacral wound did not have a dressing, and the stage 3 wound was exposed and not covered as ordered. The Stage 2 wound to the right buttock did not have a dressing, and the Stage 2 wound was exposed and not covered as ordered. Interview with LPN #4 on 1/8/19 at 5:10 PM, in Resident #78's room, LPN #4 was asked why there was no dressing on the pressure wounds. LPN #4 stated she did not know why. LPN #4 was asked if it was acceptable for wounds not to be covered with dressings. LPN #4 stated, No. Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 1/8/19 at 6:22 PM, in the Conference Room, the DON was asked what staff should do when a wound was identified on a resident. The DON stated, Initially, measure it, describe the wound in their documentation, notify the physician, get a treatment order to complete the treatment, notify the family, and complete that treatment. The DON was asked how often wounds should be assessed and measured. The DON stated, Weekly and as needed. The DON was asked if it was acceptable that Resident #78 did not have a dressing on the sacrum or buttock wounds. The DON stated, No. The DON was asked if it was acceptable for a dressing to not be labeled with date, time or signature. The DON stated, No.
CONCERN (E)

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

Medical Records (Tag F0842)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to maintain complete and accurate medical reco...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to maintain complete and accurate medical records for 3 of 3 ( Resident #7, 11, and 78) sampled residents reviewed with pressure injuries. The findings include: 1. The facility's undated Initial Wound Care Protocol policy documented, .Stage III and IV and Unstageable Wounds .Measure and describe the wound .Notify Provider for specific instructions .Notify wound care nurse or designee within 24 hours . The facility's undated DRESSING CHANGES policy documented, .Document as indicated . 2. Medical record review revealed Resident #7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Ulcerative Colitis, Bipolar Disorder, Diabetes, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Pressure Ulcer. The July, August, September, and October 2018 Treatment Administration Records (TARs) documented, .CLEANSE (R) HEEL WOUND W [WITH]/WOUND CLEANSER. APPLY SANTYL/PAD W/ABD [abdominal] PAD .SECURE W/ROLLED GUAZE [gauze] .TAPE .CHANGE DRESSING Q [every] DAY . Review of the July 2018 TAR revealed no documentation the treatment was performed on 7/9, 7/10, 7/12, 7/16, 7/18, 7/19, 7/23, 7/29, 7/30, and 7/31/18. Review of the August 2018 TAR revealed no documentation the treatment was performed on 8/2, 8/3, 8/4, 8/9, 8/10, 8/18, 8/19, 8/25, 8/26, and 8/30/18. Review of the September 2018 TAR revealed no documentation the treatment was performed on 9/1 and 9/2/18. Review of the October 2018 TAR revealed no documentation the treatment was performed on 10/6 and 10/7/18. The July, August, September, and October 2018 TAR documented, .CLEAN SACRUM W/DWC [Dermal Wound Cleanser] .APPLY ALGINATE .DRY DRSG [dressing] DAILY . Review of the July 2018 TAR revealed no documentation the treatment was performed on 7/9, 7/10, 7/12, 7/17, 7/18, 7/19, 7/23, 7/28, 7/29, 7/30, and 7/31/18. Review of the August 2018 TAR revealed no documentation these treatments were performed on 8/2, 8/9, 8/10, 8/18, 8/19, 8/25, 8/26, and 8/30/18. Review of the September 2018 TAR revealed no documentation these treatments were performed on 9/1, 9/2, 9/22, 9/23, 9/25, 9/26, 9/27, 9/28, 9/29, and 9/30/18. Review of the October 2018 TAR revealed no documentation the treatment was performed on 10/6, 10/7, 10/15, 10/16, 10/17, and 10/18/18. The September and October 2018 TAR documented, .Clean bottom of (R) foot [symbol for with] wound cleaner .Apply TAO [Triple Antibiotic Ointment] .cover [symbol for with] dry drsg .daily .wrap [symbol for with] Kerlix . Review of the September 2018 TAR revealed no documentation the treatment was performed on 9/22, 9/23, 9/25, 9/26, 9/27, 9/28, 9/29, and 9/30/18. Review of the October 2018 TAR revealed no documentation the treatment was performed on 10/6 and 10/7/18. The November 2018 TAR documented, .Clean Sacral Wound [symbol for with] WC [wound cleanser] .apply bacitracin .Aquacel Ag [Silver] .Cover [symbol for with] dry drsg .daily . Review of the November 2018 TAR revealed no documentation the treatment was performed on 11/9, 11/10, 11/11, 11/25, 11/26, 11/27 and 11/29/18. The December 2018 TAR documented, .Clean Stage 2 pressure ulcer to [symbol for right] heel [symbol for with] wound cleanser .apply hydrogel .cover [symbol for with] border gauze .QOD [every other day] . Review of the December 2018 TAR revealed no documentation the treatment was performed on 12/5, 12/7, 12/18, 12/28, and 12/30/18. Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 1/9/19 at 12:58 PM, in the DON office, the DON was asked to review the July, August, September, October, November, and December TAR's for Resident #7. The DON confirmed that treatments had not been documented as performed for the right heel, right bottom foot, and sacral wounds. The DON stated, It is not documented, it pains me to say it . 3. Medical record review revealed Resident #11 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and a readmission date of 8/16/18 with diagnoses of Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes. The October and December 2018 and January 2019 TAR documented, .CLEAN STAGE 4 SACRUM W/WC, APPLY SKIN PREP TO PERIWOUND, APPLY WOUND VAC [Vacuum] W/2 BLACK SPONGES .TO (R) HIP CHANGE WOUND VAC QMWF [every Monday, Wednesday, Friday] . Review of the October 2018 TAR revealed no documentation the treatment was performed on 10/5, 10/10, 10/12, 10/15, 10/17, 10/26, and 10/29/18. Review of the December 2018 TAR revealed no documentation the treatment was performed on 12/3, 12/5, 12/7, 12/10, 12/12, 12/14, 12/17, 12/19, 12/24, and 12/28/18. Review of the January 2019 TAR revealed no documentation the treatment was performed on 1/2, 1/4, and 1/7/19. The November 2018 TAR documented, .Clean Sacral wound [symbol for with] sterile water .apply collagen .CA Alg [Calcium Alginate] .cover [symbol for with] dry drsg daily . Review of the November 2018 TAR revealed no documentation the treatment was performed on 11/3,11/4, 11/9, 11/16, 11/17 and 11/18/19. The November 2018 TAR documented, .Clean (L [Left]) outer knee [symbol for with] .W/C [Wound Cleanser], apply xeroform [symbol for and] foam pad qod . Review of the November 2018 TAR revealed no documentation the treatment was performed on 11/17, 11/22, 11/24, 11/26, and 11/28/18. The November 2018 TAR documented, .Clean sacral wound [symbol for with] wound cleanser .apply skin prep to periwound .pack [symbol for with] green foam .bridge to hip .pressure [symbol for at] 125 mm [millimeters] hg [mercury] [symbol for change] .MWF [Monday, Wednesday, Friday] . Review of the November 2018 TAR revealed no documentation the treatment was performed on 11/21,11/23,11/26, and 11/28/19. The December 2018 TAR documented, .Clean [symbol for left] outer [symbol for with] wound cleanser .apply Santyl .cover [symbol for with] non-adherent drsg .wrap [symbol for with] Kerlix .secure [symbol for with] tape .QOD . Review of the December 2018 TAR revealed no documentation the treatment was performed on 12/2, 12/4, 12/6, 12/8, 12/14, 12/16, 12/20, 12/24, and 12/28/18. Interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #2 on 1/9/18 at 11:13 AM, in the Conference Room, RN #2 confirmed there was missing documentation related to treatment records for Resident #11. 4. Medical record review revealed Resident #78 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3 Sacral Pressure Ulcer, Stage 2 Pressure Ulcer of Other Site, Cerebral Infarction, Hemiplegia, Hemiparesis, Type 2 Diabetes, and Osteoporosis. The December 2018 TAR documented, .Clean Stg [Stage] .II [2] wound to [symbol for right] buttock [symbol for with] .WC .apply hydrogel to wound bed cover [symbol for with] optifoam drsg .QOD . Review of the December 2018 TAR revealed no documentation these treatments were documented as performed on 12/15, 12/17, 12/19, 12/24, 12/26, 12/28, and 12/30/18. The December 2018 TAR documented, Clean stg III [3] wound to sacrum [symbol for with] WC .apply hydrogel gauze to wound bed .cover [symbol for with] optifoam drsg .QOD . Review of the December 2018 TAR revealed no documentation these treatments were documented as performed on 12/15, 12/17, 12/19, 12/24, 12/26, 12/28, and 12/30/18. The December 2018 TAR documented, .Clean open area to [symbol for right] lower leg [symbol for with] WC .apply xeroform .cover [symbol for with] non-adherent gauze .wrap [symbol for with] Kerlix .secure [symbol for with] tape .QOD . Review of the December 2018 TAR revealed no documentation these treatments were documented as performed on 12/17, 12/19, 12/22, 12/24, 12/26, 12/28, and 12/30/18. Interview with the DON on 1/8/19 at 6:22 PM, in the Conference Room, the DON was asked about the missing documentation for wound care on the December 2018 TAR and the January 2019 TAR, the DON confirmed that wound care had not been performed as ordered for the sacral and right buttock wounds. The DON was asked if it was acceptable for staff to fail to document wound care. The DON stated, No.
CONCERN (E)

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

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure practices to prevent the potential spread of infection were followed when 2 of 5 (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #5 an...

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Based on policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure practices to prevent the potential spread of infection were followed when 2 of 5 (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #5 and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1) failed to perform proper hand hygiene during 1 of 5 wound care observations and 2 of 2 (LPN #1 and 2 ) nurses failed to properly clean a glucometer (capillary-blood sampling machine used for blood sugar glucose testing) during blood glucose monitoring. The findings include: 1. The facility's Handwashing/Hand Hygiene policy dated April 2012 documented, .hand hygiene is the primary means to prevent the spread of infections .products and supplies (sinks, soap, towels, alcohol-based hand rub, ect.) shall be readily accessible and convenient for staff use to encourage compliance with hand hygiene policies . Wound care observations in Residents #11's room on 1/8/19 at 5:53 PM, revealed CNA #5 turned the water off with her bare hand, touched the empty paper towel dispenser, and failed to dry her hands before donning gloves. LPN #5 turned the water off with her bare hand, touched the empty paper towel dispenser, and failed to dry her hands before donning gloves. LPN #5 then went into the East Medication Room and performed hand hygiene but was unable to dry her hands as there were no paper towels in the towel holder. Interview with LPN #5 on 1/8/19 at 5:58 PM, in Resident #11's room, LPN #5 was asked if it was acceptable to turn the water off with a bare hand and not dry her hands. LPN #5, stated, I should have called for housekeeping to get us some [paper towels]. Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 1/8/19 at 6:45 PM, in the Conference Room, the DON was asked if it was acceptable for staff to touch the water faucet and paper towel holder with wet, bare hands and don gloves on wet hands during wound care. The DON stated .No, they should have had them [paper towels]replaced . 2. The facility's undated Cleaning and Disinfecting procedures policy documented, .Cleaning .Step 2 Open the cap of Clorox Germicidal Wipes container and pull out 1 towelette and close the cap. Step 3 Wipe the entire surface of the meter Step 4 Dispose of the used towelette in a trash bin. The meter should be cleaned prior to disinfection. Disinfecting Step 5 Pull out 1 new towelette and wipe the entire surface of the meter Step 6 Dispose of the used towelette in a trash bin. Step 7 Allow exteriors to remain wet for 1 minute . Observations at the 400 hall medication cart on 1/9/18 at 10:05 AM, revealed LPN #1 performed an accucheck on Resident #4. After performing the accucheck and obtaining the blood sample, LPN #4 placed the used glucometer in the top drawer of the medication cart. LPN #1 removed the used glucometer from the drawer and cleaned it with an alcohol pad. Observations in Resident #140's room on 1/9/19 at 12:50 PM, revealed, LPN #2 cleansed a glucometer with an alcohol pad and performed an accucheck on Resident #140. After obtaining the blood sample and performing the accucheck, LPN #2 cleaned the glucometer with an alcohol pad. LPN #2 returned the glucometer to the drawer in the medication cart. Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 1/9/19 at 3:48 PM, in the Conference Room, the DON was asked what should be used to disinfect a glucometer. The DON stated, Oh, can't think of name, it is on cart. The DON was asked if a glucometer should be disinfected with an alcohol pad. The DON stated, No, a germicidal wipe should be used. The DON got a container of Micro Kill wipes (germicidal wipes) from the medication cart and stated, This is what they should be cleaned with.
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 policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure food was stored, prepared, and served under sanitary conditions as evidenced by opened, undated food stored in the wal...

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Based on policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure food was stored, prepared, and served under sanitary conditions as evidenced by opened, undated food stored in the walk in cooler and the reach in cooler; build-up of food particles on the deep fryer; carbon build-up and dried food particles on the grill, oven, pots, and pans; dust, dirt, and food crumbs on storage shelves; dried food particles and a dried, white substance on the shelf under the sink; expired chlorine test strips; and food not maintained at a proper holding temperature. The facility had a census of 82 residents, with 80 of those residents receiving a tray from the kitchen. The findings include: The facility's undated Sanitation policy documented, .1. All kitchen, kitchen areas, and dining areas shall be kept clean .2. All utensils, counters, shelves and equipment shall be kept clean .9. The food services manager will be responsible for scheduling staff for regular cleaning of kitchen and dining areas. Food service staff will be trained to maintain cleanliness throughout their work areas during all tasks, and to clean after each task before proceeding to the next assignment. The facility's undated Food Temperatures . policy documented, .All foods will be handled in a manner to ensure wholesomeness .hot foods 135 degrees or greater . The facility's undated Food Storage . policy documented, Food should be covered, labeled, and dated when prepared and stored .A food item may be reheated only once .Cover, label and date container with storage date and use by date . Observations in the kitchen on 1/7/19 beginning at 9:29 AM, revealed the following: a. 4 pitchers of tea in the walk in cooler open and undated. b. 1 46 ounce (oz.) prune juice in the walk in cooler open and undated. c. 1 60 oz. apple juice in the walk in cooler open and undated. d. 2 gallons (gal.) of 2 percent (%) milk in the walk in cooler open and undated. e. 1 gal. of whole milk in the walk in cooler open and undated. f. 1 46 oz. thickened orange juice in the reach in cooler open and undated. g. 1 46 oz. thickened water in the reach in cooler open and undated. h. 1 46 oz. thickened cranberry juice in the reach in cooler open and undated. i. 1 gal. coleslaw dressing open and unlabeled. j. Dark, brown residual food particles on the inner rim of the deep fryer. k. Carbon build-up on the grill and stove. l. A sticky, black residue on the inside of the right oven door. m. Dust and food particles on the storage shelves containing pots and pans. n. Dried food particles and a greasy, sticky residue on 12 deep, baking pans. o. Dried food particles and a white, dried substance on the shelf under the sink on the back wall of the kitchen. Observations in the kitchen on 1/8/19 at 9:43 AM, revealed the chlorine test strips expired 11/1/18. Observations in the kitchen on 1/8/19 at 12:05 PM, after 14 meal trays had already been served, revealed the following temperatures: a. Pureed cabbage: 132 degrees b. Hamburger patties: 80 degrees c. Polish sausage: 104 degrees d. Pureed polish sausage: 118 degrees d. Chopped polish sausage: 130 degrees e. Hamburger patties were reheated the second time and placed back on the steam table. The facility failed to ensure food was maintained at a proper holding temperature for 14 of 80 residents receiving a meal tray. Interview with the [NAME] on 1/7/18 at 9:42 AM, in the kitchen, the [NAME] was asked if they had a cleaning schedule. The [NAME] stated, .we used to have one . Interview with the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) on 1/7/19 at 10:50 AM, the CDM was asked if it was appropriate to have open and undated food items in the cooler. The CDM stated, No Ma'am .should be labeled 3 days out . The CDM was asked where the cleaning schedule was kept. The CDM stated, I honestly don't know . The CDM was asked if it was acceptable for pans to be covered with dried food and a greasy residue and if it was appropriate for counters, shelves, and kitchen equipment to be covered in food particles, dust, and a greasy residue. The CDM stated, .No, Ma'am .it should have been cleaned. Interview with the Dietary Aide on 1/8/19 at 9:43 AM, in the kitchen, the Dietary Aide confirmed the chemical test strips were expired. Interview with the CDM on 1/8/19 at 9:45 AM, in the kitchen, the CDM confirmed the chemical test strips expired 11/1/18. The CDM stated, .I didn't think they would go out that quick .that's on me .I should have checked . The CDM was asked what was sanitized in the ware washer. The CDM stated, All resident dishes . Interview with the Administrator on 1/8/19 at 7:08 PM, in the Conference Room, the Administrator was asked if it was acceptable for items in the cooler to be opened, undated, and unlabeled. The Administrator stated, No. The Administrator confirmed it was not acceptable for the deep fryer rim to be covered with residual food particles, the oven door to be stained with a sticky, black, residue, and the pans to have dried food particles and a greasy residue on them. The Administrator was asked if it was acceptable for the staff to use chemical test strips for the ware washer that expired 11/1/18. The Administrator stated, No. Interview with the Registered Dietitian (RD) on 1/9/19 at 10:09 AM, in her office, the RD stated, I normally do a monthly kitchen walk through .I did not do it in December . The RD was asked who was responsible for insuring the kitchen was clean and sanitary. The RD stated, The dietary manager, and I oversee it . The RD was asked when checking tray-line temperatures how many times a food item could be warmed and put back on the tray-line. The RD stated, Once. The RD confirmed it was unacceptable for the kitchen to be dirty and equipment covered with dried food particles, stains, and a greasy film. Interview with the CDM on 1/10/19 at 10:30 AM, in the Dining Room, the CDM was asked how many times a food item should be reheated if it was not at the appropriate temperature. The CDM stated, Once .then it should be tossed and more made. The CDM was asked if it was acceptable for the hamburger patties to be placed back on the steam table after reheating twice. The CDM stated, No, I have to do some education .
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

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

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Tennessee facilities.
Concerns
  • • Multiple safety concerns identified: 6 life-threatening violation(s), 2 harm violation(s). Review inspection reports carefully.
  • • 24 deficiencies on record, including 6 critical (life-threatening) violations. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
  • • Grade F (0/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
  • • 67% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
Bottom line: This facility has 6 Immediate Jeopardy findings. Serious concerns require careful evaluation.

About This Facility

What is Dyersburg Center's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns DYERSBURG HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within Tennessee, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.

How is Dyersburg Center Staffed?

CMS rates DYERSBURG HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 67%, which is 21 percentage points above the Tennessee average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs. RN turnover specifically is 69%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.

What Have Inspectors Found at Dyersburg Center?

State health inspectors documented 24 deficiencies at DYERSBURG HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER during 2019 to 2021. These included: 6 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 2 that caused actual resident harm, and 16 with potential for harm. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.

Who Owns and Operates Dyersburg Center?

DYERSBURG HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by CHAMPION CARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 123 certified beds and approximately 68 residents (about 55% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in DYERSBURG, Tennessee.

How Does Dyersburg Center Compare to Other Tennessee Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Tennessee, DYERSBURG HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 2.8, staff turnover (67%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (1 stars) is much below the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Dyersburg Center?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations, the facility's high staff turnover rate, and the below-average staffing rating.

Is Dyersburg Center Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, DYERSBURG HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has documented safety concerns. Inspectors have issued 6 Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Tennessee. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.

Do Nurses at Dyersburg Center Stick Around?

Staff turnover at DYERSBURG HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is high. At 67%, the facility is 21 percentage points above the Tennessee average of 46%. Registered Nurse turnover is particularly concerning at 69%. RNs handle complex medical decisions and coordinate care — frequent RN changes can directly impact care quality. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?

Was Dyersburg Center Ever Fined?

DYERSBURG HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.

Is Dyersburg Center on Any Federal Watch List?

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