AVIR AT LINDALE

13905 FM 2710, LINDALE, TX 75771 (430) 260-2300
For profit - Limited Liability company 122 Beds AVIR HEALTH GROUP Data: November 2025 7 Immediate Jeopardy citations
Trust Grade
0/100
#920 of 1168 in TX
Last Inspection: November 2024

Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.

Overview

Avir at Lindale has a Trust Grade of F, indicating poor overall performance and significant concerns regarding care quality. It ranks #920 out of 1168 nursing homes in Texas, placing it in the bottom half of facilities statewide, and #13 out of 17 in Smith County, meaning only a few local options are worse. The facility is showing some signs of improvement, with the number of reported issues decreasing from 13 in 2024 to just 3 in 2025. However, staffing is a major concern, as it has a low rating of 1 out of 5 stars with a troubling 100% turnover rate, compared to the Texas average of 50%. Additionally, the facility has accumulated $763,990 in fines, which is higher than 99% of Texas facilities, suggesting persistent compliance problems. Several critical incidents have been reported, including failures to provide necessary respiratory care, which resulted in hospitalizations, and neglect in ensuring emergency medical supplies were available when needed, putting residents at risk during emergencies. Overall, while there are some positive trends, the facility has serious deficiencies that families should carefully consider when evaluating care options.

Trust Score
F
0/100
In Texas
#920/1168
Bottom 22%
Safety Record
High Risk
Review needed
Inspections
Getting Better
13 → 3 violations
Staff Stability
⚠ Watch
100% turnover. Very high, 52 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
Penalties
⚠ Watch
$763,990 in fines. Higher than 99% of Texas facilities. Major compliance failures.
Skilled Nurses
⚠ Watch
Each resident gets only 16 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Texas. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
Violations
⚠ Watch
27 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Overall Rating
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Staff Levels
★★★☆☆
3.0
Care Quality
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2024: 13 issues
2025: 3 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 Texas average (2.8)

Significant quality concerns identified by CMS

Staff Turnover: 100%

53pts above Texas avg (47%)

Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity

Federal Fines: $763,990

Well above median ($33,413)

Significant penalties indicating serious issues

Chain: AVIR HEALTH GROUP

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

Staff turnover is very high (100%)

52 points above Texas average of 48%

The Ugly 27 deficiencies on record

7 life-threatening 2 actual harm
Feb 2025 3 deficiencies 1 IJ (1 affecting multiple)
CRITICAL (K) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

Someone could have died · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that a resident who needs respiratory care, inc...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that a resident who needs respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning, is provided such care, consistent with professional standards of practice for 2 of 3 residents (Resident #1 and Resident #2) reviewed for tracheostomy care. The facility failed to ensure proper care was provide to Resident #1 on 12/7/24 when she was in respiratory distress due to her tracheostomy's inner cannula (a removable, cylindrical tube that fits inside the outer cannula of a tracheostomy tube) being obstructed resulting in Resident #1 being hospitalized . The facility failed to ensure they had full-time qualified staff to perform proper tracheostomy care on Resident #2's tracheostomy in accordance with professional standards. These failures resulted in an identification of an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on 2/11/25 at 3:20 p.m. While the IJ was removed on 2/12/25, the facility remained out of compliance at no actual harm with a scope identified as a pattern due to the facility's need to complete in-service training and evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems. This failure could place residents at risk for serious harm, impairment, or death. Findings Included: 1. Record review of the face sheet dated 2/11/25 indicated Resident #1 was a [AGE] year-old female readmitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including cardiac arrest, cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke), pneumonia, hypertension, cough, and pulmonary edema (a condition caused by excess fluid in the lungs). Record review of the MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1 was usually understood by others and understood others. The MDS indicated Resident #1 had a BIMS of 00 and was severely cognitively impaired. The MDS indicated Resident #1 had a tracheostomy and required suctioning. The MDS indicated Resident #1 experienced shortness of breath or trouble breathing when lying flat. Record review of the care plan revised on 11/14/24 indicated Resident #1 had a tracheostomy and was at risk for complications/infections with interventions including extra emergency trach and ambu bag (a portable device that delivers positive pressure ventilation to patients who are breathing inadequately or not at all) kept in room/ bedside at all times, if inner cannula becomes dislodged call 911 immediately, place oxygen over the tracheal stoma (an artificial opening created in the front of the neck to provide an airway for breathing), and give extra cannula to EMT upon arrival. Record review of the nursing progress note written by LVN A on 12/7/24 indicated, .I went to suction [Resident #1] and had resistance, and no visible mucous came out from this [Resident #1's] trach which alarmed me. [Resident #1] said help me, I then ran to get the weekend supervisor and asked for her pulse ox (an electronic device that measures the saturation of oxygen carried in the red blood cells) and asked her could she come help me further assess [Resident #1]. The pulse ox read 77% (normal oxygen level is 90-100%) and [Resident #1] appeared in distress so I called 911, while they were on the phone we then reassessed [Resident #1's] vitals her [oxygen] then read 56% and he [blood pressure was] 138/102 (normal blood pressure is 120/80). EMT arrived in the room right when [Resident #1] went unresponsive and wanted to check for pulse before initiating CPR. No pulse was detected this nurse performed chest compressions until EMT got their equipment out and took over. EMT asked this nurse to try and suction [Resident #1] still nothing would come out, EMT tried to use the ambu bag on [Resident #1] and could not get air through, EMT then asked for a spare trach I grabbed it from the box, when he removed the current trach it was visibly clogged with mucous. This nurse then suctioned [Resident #1] and was able to get yellow blood tinged mucous. EMT was then able to get the bag to function properly and a pulse. [Resident #1's] mouth filled with foamy saliva. I then suctioned [Resident #1's] mouth and EMT did the last of their assessment and transferred [Resident #1] to [the] emergency room . Record review of the hospital records from Resident #1's admission date 12/7/24 indicated Resident #1's active hospital problems included cardiac arrest with assessment: suspect respiratory cause due to mucous plugging and acute and chronic respiratory failure with assessment: suspect cause due to mucous plugging. Record review of the facility's Discharge summary dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1's discharge date d was 12/10/24 with the reason for discharge being Resident #1 passed away at the hospital. The discharge summary indicated Resident #1's discharge date was 12/10/24. During an interview on 2/11/25 at 12:37 p.m. the Medical Director said he was familiar with Resident #1. The Medical Director said Resident #1 had gone to the hospital for cardiac arrest while in the facility and returned to the facility with a tracheostomy and feeding tube. The Medical Director said if a nurse attempted to suction a resident, met resistance, and no visible mucous was removed it seemed reasonable, and he would assume it was standard practice, to remove the inner cannula of the trach and ensure there was no obstruction. The Medical Director said an obstruction such as a mucous plug would cause a decrease in oxygen saturation and increase in blood pressure. The Medical Director said he was aware Resident #1 had passed away but was unaware of the exact date or cause of death. During an interview attempt on 2/12/25 at 12:16 p.m. LVN A did not answer the phone and the surveyor was unable to leave a voicemail. During an interview attempt on 2/12/25 at 12:17 p.m. RN Weekend Supervisor B did not answer the phone and the surveyor was unable to leave a voicemail. Record review of the Tracheostomy Validation Checklist dated 10/16/24 indicated LVN A correctly answered the question regarding signs and symptoms of airway obstruction or infection. Record review of the Tracheostomy Care Validation Checklist dated 10/16/24 indicated LVN A satisfactorily demonstrated trach care including removing and cleaning an inner cannula of a tracheostomy. 2. Record review of the face sheet dated 2/11/25 indicated Resident #2 was a [AGE] year-old-male readmitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including acute and chronic respiratory failure, tracheostomy status, and pneumonitis (inflamed lung tissue) due to inhalation of food and vomit. Record review of the MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident #2 was rarely/never understood by others and rarely/never understood others. The MDS indicated Resident #2 did not have a BIMS completed. The MDS indicated Resident #2 had a tracheostomy and required suctioning. The MDS indicated Resident #2 experienced shortness of breath or trouble breathing when lying flat. Record review of the care plan revised on 11/5/24 indicated Resident #2 had a tracheostomy (Bivona (Bivona tracheostomy tube is a silicone tube designed for airway management, featuring a cuff that, when inflated, creates a seal between the tube and the trachea to protect against aspiration and optimize respiration) size 6) related to impaired breathing mechanics, respiratory failure and is at risk for complications/infections with interventions including extra emergency trach and ambu bag (a portable device that delivers positive pressure ventilation to patients who are breathing inadequately or not at all) kept in room/ bedside at all times, if inner cannula becomes dislodged call 911 immediately, place oxygen over the tracheal stoma (an artificial opening created in the front of the neck to provide an airway for breathing), and give extra cannula to EMT upon arrival. During an interview on 2/11/25 at 10:50 a.m. the DON said that the nurses in the facility did not remove and clean cannulas for trach patients. The DON said only the RT could remove or change a cannula. The DON said if a trach cannula became dislodged nurses were required to call EMS and could not reinsert the cannula. The DON said the facility had a RT on staff PRN who came in once a week to change/clean trachs. During an interview on 2/11/25 at 11:02 a.m. the DON said he thought the surveyor was asking specifically about Resident #2's trach which was a Bivona trach when asking about removing and cleaning tracheostomies and cannulas. During an interview on 2/11/25 at 11:03 a.m. the Regional Nurse said nursing staff could and were expected to perform trach care including removing, disposing of, and replacing inner cannulas for residents who have a Shiley trach (a tracheostomy tube that uses an inner removeable cannula). The Regional Nurse said if when suctioning a tracheostomy and resistance was met and no mucous was being suctioned out, she would expect the nurse to remove the inner cannula, check for a mucous plug in the cannula, and replace with a new inner cannula. The Regional Nurse said if a resident was in respiratory distress, she would expect the nurse to call for EMS and do everything they could in the meantime including changing the inner cannula to ensure the resident's airway as much as possible. The Regional Nurse said it was out of nurses' scope of practice to remove or change a Bivona tracheostomy. She said it had to be performed by EMS or an RT. Record review of the facility's Tracheostomy Care policy dated 7/2022 indicated, The facility will ensure that residents who need respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning, is provided such care consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive care plans and resident goals and preferences .The facility will provide necessary respiratory care and services, such as oxygen therapy, treatments, mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy care and/or suctioning. Tracheostomy care will be provided according to the physician's orders, comprehensive assessment and individualized care plan such as monitoring for the resident specific risks for possible complications, psychosocial needs as well as suctioning as appropriate .The facility will ensure staff responsible for providing tracheostomy care including suctioning are trained and competent according to professional standards of practice . The Administrator was notified on 2/11/25 at 3:38 p.m. that an Immediate Jeopardy situation was identified due to the above failure. The Administrator was provided the Immediate Jeopardy template on 2/11/25 at 3:42 p.m. The facility's Plan of Removal was accepted on 2/12/25 at 9:00 a.m. and included: Alleged Issues: The facility failed to ensure proper care was provided to Resident #1 when she was in respiratory distress due to her tracheostomy's inner cannula was obstructed. The facility failed to ensure they had full time qualified staff to perform proper tracheostomy care on Resident #2's tracheostomy in accordance with professional standards. Goal: Facility will be in compliance with federal health, safety, and/or quality regulations. Its employees or service providers are to provide goods and services to a resident that are necessary to avoid physical harm, pain, mental anguish or emotional distress. Approaches: The Director of Nursing, Clinical Support Specialist, and VP of Clinical Operations will deliver all following in service education to nurses one on one. 1. Nursing staff will be in-serviced to respond to medical emergencies for residents, when their tracheostomy becomes clogged, a mucus plug is identified, or resident is having difficulty breathing. This in-service was initiated on 02/11/2025 by the Director of Nursing. All nursing staff will be in-serviced prior to them arriving to the facility for their next shift. The Director of Nursing, Clinical Support Specialist, and VP of Clinical Operations will deliver all following in service education to nurses one on one. This in-service includes, In: the event of an emergency with a resident that has a tracheostomy, you attempt to suction and are unable to clear the mucus plug, IMMEDIATELY REMOVE THE INNER CANNULA AND REPLACE IT. IF THERE IS NOT AN INNER CANNULA, YOU MUST DECANNULATE THE OUTER CANNULA AND REPLACE IT. This should clear the airway enough to suction the mucus out. There will be an emergency inner cannula in the box at the beside with an ambu bag, and extra trach for EMS if needed. Immediately call your DON, provider, and RP. Document all findings 2. The facility Medical Director was informed of the IJ on 02/11/2025 by the VP of Clinical Operations. 3. Resident #1 expired in the hospital 12/7/2024. 4. Resident #2 will be provided for appropriately, with having all nurses trained in decannulation/re-cannulation of tracheostomy, in the case of a mucus plug/blockage, by the facility respiratory therapist, or by the Director of Nursing, who will be trained by the facility respiratory therapist on 02/11/2025. 5. The Director of Nursing, Clinical Support Specialist, and VP of Clinical Operations will deliver all following in-service education to nurses one on one. All nursing staff will be in-serviced prior to them arriving to the facility for their next shift. This will begin immediately, 02/11/2025. Competency with return demonstration will be completed by 2/14/25. No nurse will be allowed to work on the floor until their competency is completed. 6. The DON will review new hire orientation packet to ensure these above in-services are completed prior to the first shift on the floor, including tracheostomy competencies including decannulation/re-cannulation emergency procedures. The VP of Clinical Operations provided this in-service to the Director of Nurses on 02/11/2025. 7. Facility policy was updated to reflect decannulation and re-cannulation of tracheostomy is necessary in an emergency situation where the airway is compromised by a mucus plug, and the suction catheter meets resistance by the VP of Clinical Operations on 02/11/2025. 8. Physician orders added to each resident with a tracheostomy, to include, may decannulate and re-cannulate tracheostomy if unable to establish patent airway or mucus plug present, per LVN/RN by the VP of Clinical Operations on 02/11/2025. 9. Resident orders updated to include a tracheostomy one size smaller to be included in emergency supply box at bedside, by the VP of Clinical Operations on 02/11/2025. The facility does have tracheostomies one size smaller available in the facility at this time for all residents in the facility with tracheostomies. Monitoring: The 24-hour report in the EMR which runs all progress notes in real time, will be monitored daily in the clinical meeting for changes in condition by the clinical team, DON/ADON/MDS. The DON or designee will perform random in person audits with nursing staff to ensure they understand the tracheostomy decannulation/re-cannulation procedure, at least 3 nursing staff weekly X1 month. This process will begin 02/11/2025. DON/ADON's will make rounds daily Monday-Friday, the weekend RN supervisor will round on all residents on the weekend, on all residents in facility to ensure no changes in condition are in progress regarding trach status. This process will be ongoing effective 02/11/2025. Assessment: The Director of Nursing and VP of Clinical Operations viewed each resident with a tracheostomy to ensure all emergency supplies were present at bedside on 02/11/2025. QAPI Committee review: An interim QAPI committee meeting was completed on 02/11/2025. IDT will review for compliance monthly in QAPI X3 months. On 2/12/25 the surveyor confirmed the facility implemented their plan of removal sufficiently to remove the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) by: During an observation and interview on 2/12/25 at 9:00 a.m. the DON showed the surveyor the trach supplies at bedside for 2 of 2 residents currently in the facility with tracheostomies. The supplies were observed to contain a tracheostomy the same size and one size smaller for each resident. The DON said staff training had started on 2/11/2/5 and would continue 2-3 times weekly for 1 month and then as needed. The DON said he would be documenting the trainings and reviews. Record review of orders, effective 2/11/25, for 2 of 2 residents currently in the facility with tracheostomies indicated, If tracheostomy becomes blocked with mucus plug, nurse is not able to advance suction catheter due to blockage, the tracheostomy must be decannulated, and re-cannulated immediately. Two nurses or a nurse and RT must be present to complete procedure. As soon as new tracheostomy is in place, and patent airway established, call 911 and send to ER and orders also indicated tracheostomy supplies would include a tracheostomy one size smaller than the resident currently had in place. Record review of the facility's Tracheostomy Decannulation policy dated 2/11/25 indicated, Decannulation of a tracheostomy tube can occur accidently or may be indicated when a resident no longer requires the use of a tracheostomy tube. Policies and protocols to address accidental or planned decannulation of a tracheostomy tube will be based on professional standards of practice and carried out by trained clinicians in accordance with Federal, State, or local guidance, regulations, or State practice acts/laws .Clinicians with training in accordance with State practice acts/laws may only reinsert a tracheostomy tube if accidental decannulation occurs, or emergency blockage is in place, in an established stoma as per facility protocols .Ensure that the resident has a spare tracheostomy tube with obturator in the correct size and one size smaller available at beside at all times. Record review of Tracheostomy Care-Changer Inner Cannula/Outer Cannula Skills Checklists dated 2/11/25-2/12/25 indicated the DON, LVN C, LVN D, LVN E, the Treatment Nurse, and LVN F were checked off by the RT and LVN G, LVN H, LVN J were checked off by the DON. Record review of the QAPI sign-in sheet dated 2/11/25 indicated the facility had a QAPI meeting regarding the IJ with meeting attendees including the Medical Director, Administrator, DON, and Regional Nurse. Staff interviewed (DON, RN K, LVN G, LVN J, Treatment Nurse, and LVN F) who worked across all shifts on 2/12/25 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:22 a.m. were able to verbalize what to do in the event of meeting resistance and not getting an visible mucous out when suctioning a tracheostomy including removing the inner cannula of tracheostomies with inner cannulas to remove any obstruction or with the assistance of another nurse decannulating a resident and re-cannulating a resident with a tracheostomy that did not have an inner cannula to remove any obstruction. Staff interviewed said the importance of ensuring tracheostomies did not have an obstruction was to maintain a patent airway. On 2/12/25 at 10:30 a.m., the Administrator was informed the IJ was removed; however, the facility remained out of compliance the facility remained out of compliance with a scope identified as a pattern due to the facility's need to complete in-service training and evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems.
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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

Resident Rights (Tag F0550)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity and care f...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life for 1 of 7 residents (Resident #3) reviewed for dignity. The facility did not ensure Resident #3's urinary catheter drainage bag was covered on 2/6/25, 2/7/25, and 2/11/25. These failures could place residents at risk of a diminished quality of life, loss of dignity and self-worth. Findings included: 1.Record review of the face sheet dated 2/7/25 indicated Resident #3 was an [AGE] year-old female re-admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including heart failure, chronic kidney disease, neuromuscular dysfunction of the bladder (a condition where the nerves controlling bladder function are damaged, leading to impaired bladder muscle activity and loss of bladder control), and muscle weakness. Record review of the physician's orders dated 2/7/25 indicated Resident #3 had an order for privacy bag for the urinary drainage bag at all times while in bed, while walking, and in wheelchair starting 3/10/24. Record review of the MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident #3 understood others and was understood by others. The MDS indicated she had a BIMS of 13 was cognitively intact. The MDS indicated Resident #3 had an indwelling urinary catheter. Record review of the care plan revised on 11/25/24 indicated Resident #3 had an indwelling /suprapubic catheter (a medical device that drains urine from the bladder directly through the abdominal wall) related to neurogenic bladder with interventions including position catheter bag and tubing below the level of the bladder and away from entrance room door. During an observation and interview on 2/6/25 at 10:16 a.m. revealed Resident #3's catheter drain bag was observed to not have a privacy cover/bag and was facing the door. Resident #3 said it bothered her sometimes that her catheter drain bag was not covered for privacy. During an observation on 2/7/25 at 9:12 a.m. Resident #3's catheter drain bag did not have a privacy cover/bag and was facing the door. During an observation on 2/11/25 at 9:52 am Resident #3's catheter bag did not have a privacy bag/cover in place and was facing the door. During an interview on 2/12/25 at 12:09 p.m. CNA L said the nurses were responsible for ensuring residents had privacy covers on their urinary catheter drain bags. CNA L said the importance of privacy covers on urinary catheter drain bags was resident privacy. During an interview on 2/12/25 at 12:14 p.m. LVN H said nurses were responsible for ensuring residents had privacy covers on their urinary catheter drain bag. LVN H said this was her first day back at the facility and she was unaware Resident #3 had not had a privacy cover over her urinary catheter drain bag. LVN H said privacy covers should be on urinary catheter drain bags all the time and Resident #3 should have had a privacy cover. LVN H said the importance of privacy covers on urinary catheter drain bags was dignity. During an interview on 2/12/25 at 12:40 p.m. the Regional Nurse said she expected residents with urinary catheters to always have a privacy cover over their drainage bags. The Regional Nurse said the importance of privacy covers on drainage bags was for dignity. Record review of the facility's Resident Rights policy dated 4/2022 indicated, .The resident has a right to be treated with respect and dignity .
CONCERN (E) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 6 of 7 residents (Resident #3, Resident #4, Resident #5, Resident #6, Resident #7, and Resident #8) and 6 of 7 staff (CNA M, CNA N, the Treatment Nurse, CNA P, CNA L and CNA R) observed for infection control. The facility failed to ensure CNA M and CNA N changed gloves and performed hand hygiene while performing incontinent care on Resident #4. The facility failed to ensure CNA N did not use a disposable wipe more than once when performing incontinent care on Resident #4. The facility failed to ensure the Treatment Nurse changed gloves and performed hand hygiene while performing wound care on Resident #5 and Resident #6. The facility failed to ensure Resident #6 had an order for EBP and had had EBP precautions posted by her door. The facility failed to ensure the Treatment Nurse wore PPE while performing wound care on Resident #6. The facility failed to ensure CNA L and CNA P wore PPE while performing incontinent care on Resident #3. The facility failed to ensure CNA R changed gloves and performed hand hygiene and did not use a disposable wipe more than one while performing incontinent care on Resident #7. The facility failed to ensure Resident #8's suction canister was emptied for 4 days after he was discharged to the hospital. These failures could place residents and staff at risk for cross-contamination, spread of infection and could potentially affect all others in the building. Findings Include: 1. During an observation on 2/6/25 at 1:20 p.m. CNA M and CNA N performed incontinent care on Resident #4. CNA N, with gloved hands, adjusted the wheelchair, closed the privacy curtain, and adjusted the bedding on Resident #4's bed. CNA N removed her gloves and put on new gloves without performing hand hygiene. CNA M locked Resident #4's wheelchair and assisted CNA N in transferring Resident #4 to her bed. CNA N used the bed control to position Resident #4's bed, did not remove her gloves or perform hand hygiene, then removed Resident #4's pants. CNA M removed Resident #4's dirty brief and did not remove her gloves or perform hand hygiene, then used a disposable wipe to clean Resident #4's bottom. CNA M did not remove her gloves or perform hand hygiene. CNA N wiped Resident #4's pubic/vaginal area with the same disposable wipe three times, disposed of the wipe, obtained a clean wipe and wiped Resident #4's pubic/vaginal area 4 times with the same wipe. CNA N was observed not folding the wipe when she reused it. CNA N did not remove her gloves or perform hand hygiene. CNA M and CNA N applied barrier cream to Resident #4's bottom and vaginal area. CNA M then removed her gloves, did not perform hand hygiene, realized they were placing the new brief on Resident #4 upside down, rolled the resident on her side, repositioned the clean brief, and then secured the brief on the resident without gloves on. While wearing the same gloves CNA N wore during incontinent care, she retrieved Resident #4's oxygen tubing from a bag, placed the tubing on Resident #4's face, and turned on the oxygen concentrator. During an interview on 2/6/25 at 1:44 p.m. CNA N said she had worked PRN at the facility for approximately 1 year. CNA N said she had just received her CNA credentials. CNA N said hand hygiene should be performed before and after providing care to a resident. CNA N said gloves should be changed after touching a resident. CNA N said a disposable wipe could be used twice in the same area if it was folded after the first wipe. When asked why she had used a disposable wipe 3 and 4 times without folding it during incontinent care on Resident #4 CNA N said she thought she had folded it. CNA N said using a wipe multiple times could cause an infection. CNA N said she did not remove her gloves or perform hand hygiene after completing incontinent care and before touching and applying Resident #4's oxygen tubing. CNA N said not changing her gloves or performing hand hygiene after incontinent care and prior to touching and applying oxygen tubing could result in a resident becoming ill. CNA N said she was nervous being watched perform incontinent care by the surveyor and that is why she made mistakes. 2. During an observation on 2/7/25 10:36 a.m. the Treatment Nurse performed wound care on Resident #5's right thigh. The Treatment Nurse donned clean gloves, prepared wound care supplies, removed her gloves, and did not perform hand hygiene. The Treatment Nurse donned PPE including clean gloves without performing hand hygiene. The Treatment Nurse cleansed the area to Resident #5's right thigh with wound cleanser and gauze, did not remove her gloves, did not perform hand hygiene, applied skin prep to the area, and then touched the area with her gloved hand to assess if the skin prep had dried. The Treatment Nurse removed her PPE and gloves, and then washed her hands prior to exiting the room. 3. Record review of the face sheet dated 2/7/25 indicated Resident #6 was a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including stage 3 pressure ulcer (full-thickness tissue loss where subcutaneous fat is visible within the wound) of the sacrum, weakness, hypertension, and difficulty walking. Record review of the physician's orders dated 2/7/25 indicated Resident #6 did not have an order for EBP. Record review of the MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident #6 understood others and was understood by other. The MDS indicated Resident #6 had a BIMS of 14 and was cognitively intact. Record review of the care plan initiated on 1/15/24 indicated Resident #6 had actual impairment to skin integrity of the Sacrum (largem triangular bone at the base of the spine that forms the back wall of the pelvis) related to surgical wound classified as stage 3 due to surgery more than 100 days ago. During an observation on 2/7/25 at 10:45 Resident #6 did not have EBP precautions posted by her door. During an observation on 2/7/25 at 10:46 a.m. the Treatment Nurse performed wound care on Resident #6's sacral wound. The Treatment Nurse performed hand hygiene, gathered wound care supplies, entered the room, washed her hands, and donned clean gloves. The Treatment Nurse then used the bed control to adjust Resident #6's bed, moved the bedside table, pulled the Resident #6's pants down, and opened her brief without changing gloves or performing hand hygiene afterwards. The Treatment Nurse cleansed and dried the wound to Resident #6's sacrum, did not change her gloves or perform hand hygiene and then applied skin prep, collagen sheet, and a dressing to the sacral wound. The Treatment Nurse then closed Resident #6's brief, pulled up her pants, lowered the bed, and assisted her in transferring to the wheelchair. The Treatment Nurse did not wear PPE (gown) while performing wound care on Resident #6. During an interview on 2/7/25 at 11:02 a.m. the Treatment Nurse said hand hygiene should be performed before and after care and after removing a dirty dressing or touching something dirty, gloves should be removed, hand hygiene performed, and clean gloves put on before continuing care. The Treatment Nurse said she should have changed her gloves and performed hand hygiene after touching the bedside table, the resident's brief, prior to entering Resident #5's room, after cleaning the wounds, prior to applying clean treatment, and after touching the bed controls. The Treatment Nurse said the importance of changing gloves and proper hand hygiene was to prevent the spread of bacteria. The Treatment Nurse said EBP should be in place for residents with wounds, tracheostomies (an opening in the trachea from outside the neck to help air and oxygen reach the lungs), colostomies (an opening in the colon through the abdominal wall), urinary catheters, and IV's. The Treatment Nurse said Resident #6 should have been on EBP and she did not even realize she was not. The Treatment Nurse said the infection preventionist was responsible for ensuring residents were on EBP. The Treatment Nurse said the importance of EBP was an extra route of protection against bacteria and diseases for residents more susceptible to contractions to due open areas in the skin or inserted medical devices. During an interview on 2/7/25 at 1:45 p.m. the Regional Nurse said the DON and ADON were responsible for ensuring enhanced barrier precaution signage was in place for residents requiring such precautions. The Regional Nurse said the ADON was the infection preventionist and responsible for ensuring PPE was available in residents' rooms requiring EBP and that the EBP orders were in the electronic medical record. 4. Record review of the face sheet dated 2/7/25 indicated Resident #3 was an [AGE] year-old female re-admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including heart failure, chronic kidney disease, neuromuscular dysfunction of the bladder (a condition where the nerves controlling bladder function are damaged, leading to impaired bladder muscle activity and loss of bladder control), and muscle weakness. Record review of the physician's orders dated 2/7/25 indicated Resident #3 had an order for EBP: Staff must use gown and gloves during high contact resident care activities that could possibly to result in transfer of MDROs to hands and clothing of staff. Enhanced Barrier Precautions are recommended for residents known to be colonized or infected with a MDRO as well as those who are not confirmed to have an MDRO (e.g., residents with wounds or indwelling medical devices) starting 4/15/24. Record review of the MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident #3 understood others and was understood by others. The MDS indicated she had a BIMS of 13 and was cognitively intact. The MDS indicated Resident #3 had an indwelling urinary catheter. Record review of the care plan revised on 11/25/24 indicated Resident #3 required EBP: Staff must use gown and gloves during high-contact resident care activities that could possibly to result in transfer of MDROs to hands and clothing of staff. Enhanced Barrier Precautions are recommended for residents known to be colonized or infected with a MDRO as well as those who are not confirmed to have an MDRO (e.g., residents with wounds or indwelling medical devices). During an observation on 2/7/25 at 11:17 a.m. CNA L and CNA P performed incontinent and suprapubic catheter care on Resident #3. CNA L and CNA P did not wear PPE (gown) while performing incontinent care on Resident #3. During an interview on 2/12/25 at 12:09 p.m. CNA L said she had been trained on EBP. CNA L said she knew a resident was on EBP because they would have a sign outside their door. CNA L said if a resident was on EBP and direct care was being provided PPE including gloves, a gown, and a mask were required. CNA L said on 2/7/25 when performing incontinent care on Resident #3 she should have had on PPE as Resident #3 was on EBP due to having a urinary catheter. CNA L said the importance of EBP was to prevent the spread of germs. 5. During an observation on 2/7/25 at 1:30 p.m. CNA R performed incontinent care on Resident #7. CNA R performed hand hygiene, provided privacy by closing the door, arranged the supplies, and then donned gloves. CNA R adjusted Resident #7's bed with the bed control, pulled the privacy curtain, pulled down Resident #7's pants, and opened his brief. CNA R used 1 disposable wipe not folded to wipe around the base of Resident #7's penis, then across the head of the penis and down the shaft of the penis. CNA R used 1 disposable wipe not folded to wipe the tip of Resident #7's penis while retracting the foreskin and then down the penis shaft and around the base of the penis. CNA R used 1 disposable wipe to wipe in the groin area on both sides on three different occasions while performing incontinent care. CNA R then doffed her gloves, did not perform hand hygiene, and donned a pair of clean gloves. CNA R had Resident #7 roll to his side and used 1 disposable wipe per swipe to clean. CNA R then doffed her gloves, did not perform hand hygiene, and donned a pair of clean gloves. CNA R positioned the clean brief under Resident #7, applied barrier clean to his bottom, and then doffed her gloves, did not perform hand hygiene, and donned a pair of clean gloves. CNA R fastened Resident #7's clean brief and then doffed her gloves, did not perform hand hygiene, and donned a pair of clean gloves. CNA R repositioned the bed, gathered dirty supplies, doffed her gloves, exited the room, disposed of dirty supplied (used gloves, used wipes, dirty brief), and performed hand hygiene. During an interview on 2/7/25 at 1:41 p.m. CNA R said hand hygiene should be performed before and after providing resident care and between glove changes. CNA R said she did not perform hand hygiene between gloves changes because she was nervous. CNA R said the importance of performing proper hand hygiene was because of germs. CNA R said a disposable wipe should be once, thrown away, and a new wipe used. CNA R said she used the disposable wipes multiple times when performing incontinent care on Resident #7 because she was nervous. CNA R said the importance of only using a disposable wipe once was to prevent the spread of bacteria. 6. Record review of the face sheet dated 2/11/25 indicated Resident #8 was an [AGE] year-old male re-admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including tracheostomy status, hypertension, COPD, diabetes, weakness, and lack of coordination. Record review of the MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident #8 usually understood others and was usually understood by others. The MDS indicated Resident #8 had a BIMS of 01 and was severely cognitively impaired. The MDS indicated Resident #8 required suctioning and tracheostomy care. Record review of the care plan revised on 1/19/25 indicated Resident #8 had a tracheostomy and is at risk for increased secretions, congestion, respiratory infections and infections to tracheostomy site. Record review of the nursing progress notes dated 2/7/25 at 8:45 indicated Resident #8 was sent out to the ER to be evaluated for feeding formula being all over his trach. The progress noted indicated Resident #8 left the facility via EMS at 9:04 a.m. During an observation on 2/7/25 at 9:13 a.m. Resident #8's undated suction canister was on the bedside table with 300 ml of yellow/green sputum mixed with water. During an observation on 2/11/25 at 9:36 a.m. Resident #8's undated suction canister was on the bedside table with 300 ml of yellow/green sputum mixed with water. During an interview on 2/12/25 at 12:40 p.m. the Regional Nurse said she expected staff to perform hand hygiene when going from dirty to clean and before and after donning and doffing gloves. The Regional Nurse said the importance of proper hand hygiene was to prevent cross contamination. The Regional Nurse said gloves should be changed when going from dirty to clean when providing care. The Regional Nurse said the importance of proper hand hygiene and glove changes was to prevent cross contamination. The Regional Nurse said the ICP was responsible for ensuring the signage was in place next to or on a resident's door for EBP. The Regional Nurse said nurse management was responsible for entering an EBP order in the residents' medical records. The Regional Nurse said if a resident was on EBP staff were required to wear a gown and gloves when providing care. The Regional Nurse said resident with wounds, ostomies, or any medically implanted device were required to be on EBP. The Regional Nurse said the importance of EBP was to prevent MDRO transmission. The Regional Nurse said suction canisters should be emptied after each use. The Regional Nurse said a suction canister should not sit for 4 days without being emptied. The Regional Nurse said the importance of emptying suction canisters was to prevent bacteria build-up. Record review of the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program policy dated 3/2022 indicated, This facility has established and maintains an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections .All staff are responsible for following all policies and procedures related to the program .All staff should assume that all residents are potentially infected or colonized with an organism that could be transmitted during the course of providing resident care services .hand hygiene [NAME] be performed in accordance with our facility's established hand hygiene procedures .Single-use disposable equipment is an alternative to sterilizing reusable medical instruments. Single-use devices must be discarded after use and are never used for more than one resident .All staff shall demonstrate competence in relevant infection control practices. Direct care staff shall demonstrate competence in resident care procedures established by our facility . Record review of the facility's Hand Hygiene policy dated 7/2022 indicated, All staff will perform proper hand hygiene procedures to prevent the spread of infection to other personnel, residents, and visitors. The applies to all staff working in all locations within the facility .The use of gloves does not replace hand hygiene. If your task requires gloves, perform hand hygiene prior to donning gloves, and immediately after removing gloves . The Hand Hygiene Table attached to the Hand Hygiene policy indicated when hand hygiene should be performed including between resident contacts, after handling contaminated objects, before applying and after removing personal protective equipment, including gloves, before and after handling soiled dressings, after handling items potentially contaminated with blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretions, when, during resident care, moving from a contaminated body site to a clean body site, and when in doubt. Record review of the Enhanced Barrier Precautions policy dated 3/2024 indicated, It is the policy of this facility to implement enhanced barrier precautions for the prevention of transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms. Enhance Barrier Precautions (EBP) refer to an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms that employ targeted gown and gloves use during high contact resident care activities .An order for enhanced barrier precautions will be obtained for residents with any of the following: i. Wounds (e.g., chronic wounds such as pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, unhealed surgical wounds, and chronic venous stasis ulcers) and/or indwelling medical devices if the resident is not know to be infected or colonized with a MDRO .High-contact resident care activities include: a. Dressing, b. Bathing, c. Transferring, d. Providing hygiene, e. Changing Linens, f. Changing briefs or assisting with toileting, g. Device care or use: central lines, urinary catheters, feeding tubes, tracheostomy/ventilator tubes, h. Wound care: any skin opening requiring a dressing . Record review of the facility's Tracheostomy Care-Suctioning policy dated 7/2022 indicated, The facility will ensure that residents who need respiratory care, including tracheal suctioning, are provided such care consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-center care plan and resident goals and preferences. Tracheal suctioning is performed by a licensed nurse to clear the throat and upper respiratory tract of secretions that may block the airway .Replace the suction collection canister when three-quarters full .
Nov 2024 5 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0655 (Tag F0655)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a baseline care plan within 48 hours of admis...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission that included the instructions needed to provide effective and person-centered care of the resident that meets professional standards of quality care for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #286) reviewed for baseline care plans. The facility failed to ensure Resident #286's baseline care plan included instructions to address his admission physician orders for fluid restrictions within 48 hours of admission. This failure could place newly admitted residents at risk for not receiving the appropriate care and services to maintain the highest level of well-being. Findings included: A record review of Resident #286's face sheet indicated he was a [AGE] year-old male who admitted to the facility on [DATE]. He had multiple diagnoses which included End Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure) on hemodialysis (a dialysis treatment that removes excess fluids and wastes from the body and helps regulate blood pressure and mineral levels). A record review of Resident #286's BIMS assessment dated [DATE] revealed he had a score of 12 indicating his cognition was moderately impaired. A record review of Resident #286's baseline care plan dated 11/12/2024 indicated he was on fluid restrictions. The care plan did not include any instructions for the distribution of the allowed amount of fluids. A record review of the admission physician orders dated 11/12/2024 indicated Resident #286 was to have fluid restrictions. The order read, regular diet, fluid restriction 1200cc. The order did not provide any instructions as to how 1200cc of fluid were to be distributed throughout the day. A record review of Resident #286's MAR dated November 2024 did not indicate the need for nor any instructions for limiting fluids when administering medications. A record review of Resident #286's meal ticket dated 11/20/2024 did not indicate the need for nor any instructions to restrict or limit fluids at meals. During an interview with Resident #286 on 11/20/2024 at 09:20 AM, he said he preferred Dr. Pepper and did not drink much water so fluid restrictions would not bother him. Resident #286 said he was not aware of a need to restrict his fluid intake. He said he did not know sodas would count as fluids. During an interview with MA C on 11/20/2024 at 09:40 AM, she said she was not aware Resident #286 was on fluid restrictions. She said Resident #286's MAR did not indicate he had any fluid restrictions. During an interview with LVN Charge Nurse D on 11/20/2024 at 09:45 AM, she said she was not aware Resident #286 was on fluid restrictions. She said Resident #286 received dialysis treatments 3 (three) times a week to remove excess fluids and wastes from his body. She said fluid restrictions were imposed when there was a need to reduce the risk of fluid overload (a condition in which the liquid portion of blood is too high). LVN Charge Nurse D said fluid overload could cause difficulty breathing, electrolyte imbalances, and heart problems. During an interview with Dietary Staff E on 11/20/2024 at 09:50 AM, she obtained Resident #286's meal ticket and said it did not have any alert nor instructions for fluid restrictions. During an interview with the CCS on 11/20/2024 at 3:05 PM, she said the baseline care plan indicated Resident #286 was on fluid restrictions but did not provide any instructions on how the restrictions were to be applied nor how the fluid restrictions were to be communicated to the dietary and nursing staff. A review of the facility's policy dated 02/2023 and titled Baseline Care Plans: indicated the following: The baseline care plan will: 1.a. Be developed within 48 hours of a resident's admission. b. Include the minimum healthcare information necessary to properly care for a resident including, but not limited to: i. Initial goals based on admission orders. ii. Physician orders. iii. Dietary orders . 4. A summary of the baseline care plan shall be reviewed with the resident and representative in a language that the resident/representative can understand. The information shall include, at a minimum, the following: a. The initial goals of the resident. b. A summary of the resident's medications and dietary instructions. c. Any services and treatments to be administered by the facility and personnel acting on behalf of the facility.
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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

ADL Care (Tag F0677)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain grooming and personal hygiene for 1 (Resident #336) of 1 ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain grooming and personal hygiene for 1 (Resident #336) of 1 resident reviewed for activities of daily living care. The facility failed to ensure showers were provided to Resident #336, on her scheduled shower days. This failure could place residents at risk for social isolation and a loss of dignity and self-worth. Findings included: Review of Resident #336's Face Sheet, dated 11/20/24, revealed she was an [AGE] year-old female who readmitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses to include: weakness, age related physical debility, muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified site, acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina (vaginal yeast infection) , neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified, morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories and, other lack of coordination. Review of Resident # 336's ADL Plan of Care, dated 10/25/2024, revealed she had a potential for Activities of Daily Living self-care performance deficit. She is maximum assist with bathing /showers, and she is dependent on staff for meeting emotional, intellectual, physical, and social need, related to cognitive deficits. During an interview on 11/20/24 at 9:30AM, Resident #336 said the aide was not giving her regular showers. She said her shower days were Monday, Wednesday and Friday. She said CNA A would answer her call light and tell her she would come back, but most of the time, she did not come back, and that would leave her feeling dirty. Resident #336 said, several times, CNA A would come back at 3:00 AM or 4:00 AM and wake her up to change her, she said she did not like that. Resident #336 said, many times, CNA A would come back at the end of her shift and tell her, she did not have time to shower her, change her brief or whatever her need was. Resident #336 said her daughter must have said something to someone, because another aide started providing care to her and she had not seen CNA A anymore. During an interview on 11/20/24 at 8:46 AM, MRC/SC said she was informed by the previous DON, that CNA A could not go into Resident #336's room. She said she did know what the reasoning was, but she assigned another aide from another hall to provided services to resident #366's room. She said the previous DON is no longer with the facility. During an interview on 11/20/24 at 9:40 AM, when asked, the DON said CNA A was let go, because she was not changing residents at night and providing other care. She said she believed those were issues occurring under the previous DON, before she joined the facility. The DON said, on 11/15/2024, Resident #336 requested to change her shower days from Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. During an interview on 11/20/24 at 11:50 AM, the SW said he had not received a grievance from Resident #336 or her daughter. He said he began work on 10/14/24, and since he had been there, he was not aware of a grievance from Resident #336 or her daughter. He said the ADM was handling grievances, prior to his joining the facility. During an interview on 11/20/24 at 4:54 PM, the ADM said she was handling grievances before the current SW was hired. She said she believed she spoke with Resident #336's daughter a couple of times on the phone, but she did not remember Resident #336's daughter having a grievance about anything. The ADM said CNA A was terminated from the facility for poor performance. Review of the shower sheets and the action plan, the DON provided for Resident #366, for the past six weeks, revealed Resident #336 received 14 of the 18 showers she was scheduled to receive. The action plan revealed, Problem: showers are not completed on all residents. Goal: all showers will be completed CNA/shower aide during the shift that is assigned. Review of a policy titled Resident Showers, with an implemented date of 07/2022: Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines revealed, 1. Resident will be provided showers as per request or as per facility scheduled protocols and based upon resident safety. During the exit conference, the ADM said she would forward the Corrective Action Notice for CNA A, after she receives a copy from the facility's home office.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0692 (Tag F0692)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain acceptable parameters of nutritional status, such as usual...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain acceptable parameters of nutritional status, such as usual body weight or desirable body weight range and electrolyte balance, unless the resident's clinical condition demonstrates that this is not possible or resident preferences indicate otherwise for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for hydration status (Resident #286). The facility failed to ensure Resident #286's physician's order for fluid restrictions was initiated and was communicated to the nursing and dietary departments for 8 (eight) days. The facility failed to clarify the physician's order for fluid restrictions to include the breakdown of the amount of fluid per 24 hours to be distributed between the dietary and nursing departments. These failures could place residents with fluid restrictions risk for not receiving the appropriate care and services to maintain the highest level of well-being. Findings included: A record review of Resident #286's face sheet indicated he was a [AGE] year-old male who admitted to the facility on [DATE]. He had multiple diagnoses which included End Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure) on hemodialysis (a dialysis treatment that removes excess fluids and wastes from the body and helps regulate blood pressure and mineral levels). A review of Resident #286's BIMS assessment dated [DATE] revealed he had a score of 12 indicating his cognition was moderately impaired. A record review of Resident #286's admitting physician orders indicated an order dated 11/12/2024 for fluid restrictions. The order read, regular diet, fluid restriction 1200cc. The order did not provide any instructions as to how 1200cc of fluid were to be distributed throughout the day. A review of Resident #286's the hospital's discharge orders dated 11/04/2024 indicated an order to limit all fluid intake to 1200-1500cc (40-50 oz,) per day for Resident #286. A record review of Resident #286's MAR dated November 2024 did not indicate any instructions for limiting fluids when administering medications. A record review of Resident #286's meal ticket dated 11/20/2024 indicated he was to be served an 8 fluid oz. beverage at breakfast, lunch, and dinner plus a cup of milk at breakfast and lunch. The meal ticket did not provide any instructions to restrict or limit fluids at meals. A record review of Resident #286's baseline care plan dated 11/12/2024 indicated he was on fluid restrictions. The care plan did not include the specific amount of fluids he was limited to nor did it include any instructions for the distribution of the restricted fluids throughout the day. A record review of medical records did not indicate Resident #286 had received any instructions nor education on fluid restrictions nor that fluid restrictions were in place. During an interview with Resident #286 on 11/20/2024 at 09:20 AM, he said he preferred Dr. Pepper and did not drink much water so fluid restrictions would not bother him. Resident #286 said he was not aware of a need to restrict his fluid intake. He said he did not know sodas would be count as fluids. During an interview with MA C on 11/20/2024 at 09:40 AM, she said she was not aware Resident #286 was on fluid restrictions. She said if a resident was on fluid restrictions, it would be noted on the MAR and it would provide instructions on how much water was to be allowed for medication administration. MA C said Resident #286's MAR did not indicate he had fluid restrictions. During an interview with LVN Charge Nurse D on 11/20/2024 at 09:45 AM, she said she was not aware Resident #286 was on fluid restrictions. She said Resident #286 received dialysis treatments 3 (three) times a week to remove excess fluids and wastes from his body. She said fluid restrictions were imposed when there was a need to reduce the risk of fluid overload (a condition in which the liquid portion of blood is too high). LVN Charge Nurse D said fluid overload could cause difficulty breathing, electrolyte imbalances, and heart problems. During an interview with Dietary Staff D on 11/20/2024 at 09:50 AM, she said if a resident was on fluid restrictions, nursing would send a communication form with the breakdown of the amount of fluids to be provided with each meal to dietary. Dietary staff D said dietary would then add the amounts of fluids allowed at each meal to the resident's meal ticket. Dietary staff D said an alert for fluid restrictions would also be added to the meal ticket so dietary and nursing staff would know not to exceed the designated fluid amounts. Dietary staff D said Resident #286's meal ticket did not have any alert nor instructions for fluid restrictions. During an interview with the VPCO and DON on 11/20/2024 at 10:15 AM, they said Resident #286's physician's order was for Resident #286 to be restricted to no more than 1200cc of fluids daily. They said they did not know why the fluid restrictions had been changed from the hospital's order of 1200-1500cc to 1200cc only. They said the fluid restrictions should have been clarified with a breakdown of how the allotment of fluids would be distributed between dietary and nursing. They said the fluid limitations should have been on the MAR and on the meal ticket. The VPCO and DON said Resident #286 was receiving dialysis and was at risk for fluid overload. During an interview with the DON on 11/20/2024 at 03:15 PM, she said she and the nursing management team met daily and reviewed new orders. She said they had not noticed the discrepancy between the hospital discharge order and the facility's order for fluid restrictions nor the absence of instructions for the distribution of the allotted fluids. The DON said Resident #286 had not been on any fluid restrictions since his admission to the facility on [DATE]. A review of the facility's policy dated 07/2022 and titled Fluid Restrictions' indicated the following: Policy: It is the policy of this facility to ensure that fluid restrictions will be followed in accordance to physician's orders. Compliancy Guidelines: 1. The nurse will obtain and verify the physician's order for the fluid restriction and an order written to include the breakdown of the amount of fluid per 24 hours to be distributed between the food and nutrition department and the nursing department and will be recorded on the medical record or other format as per facility protocol. 2. The fluid restriction distribution will take into consideration the amount of fluid to be given at mealtimes, snacks, and medication passes. 3. The food and nutrition department will be notified by facility communication methods of the fluid restriction. 5. The risks and benefits of the fluid restriction will be explained to the resident and/or resident representative.
CONCERN (D)

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

Pharmacy Services (Tag F0755)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure pharmaceutical services were provided to meet t...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure pharmaceutical services were provided to meet the needs of 1 of 4 residents reviewed for pharmacy services (Residents #286). The facility failed to ensure MA C did not leave Resident #286's medications at bedside unattended. This failure could place residents at risk of not receiving medications as ordered by the physician. Findings included: A record review of Resident #286's face sheet indicated he was a [AGE] year-old male who admitted to the facility on [DATE]. He had multiple diagnoses which included End Stage Renal Disease on hemodialysis, Diabetes Mellitus, atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rate), coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cerebrovascular accident (stroke). A review of Resident #286's BIMS assessment dated [DATE] revealed he had a score of 12 indicating his cognition was moderately impaired. During an observation and interview on 11/20/2024 at 09:20 AM, Resident #286 was noted to be lying in bed with his eyes closed and no one else was in the room. An over-the-bed table was stationed beside his bed and was noted to have a cup of clear liquid and a small plastic container with 12 (twelve) pills in it on the table. Resident #286 responded to his name being called. He said someone must have left his pills there. He said he did not see anyone bring the medications in and leave them. Resident #286 said he guessed they were his pills. During an interview with MA C on 11/20/2024 at 09:40 AM, she said she was the person responsible for administering Resident #286 his medications. She said she took his medications into his room and told him he had medications to take. MA C said she watched him start taking his pills and left the room. She said she did not stay and ensure he took all his medications. MA C said she was supposed to stay with the resident and see him take all his medications. During an interview with the DON 11/20/2024 at 09:25 AM, she said she expected medication aides and nurses to stay with residents and ensure all medications are consumed before leaving. She said the act of not staying with residents until all medications were consumed placed residents at risk for not receiving their medications. A review of the facility's policy dated 07/2022 and titled Medication Administration indicated the following: 17. Administer medication as ordered . 18. Observe resident consumption of medication
CONCERN (E)

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

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food under sanitary conditions for 1 of 1 facility kitchens. The facility failed to ensu...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food under sanitary conditions for 1 of 1 facility kitchens. The facility failed to ensure the dry pantry was clean and food containers were kept clean. The facility failed to ensure food items were labeled or dated. The facility failed to ensure the freezers and coolers were clean inside and outside. The facility failed to ensure potentially hazardous food items were thawed in a way to contain liquid seepage. The facility failed to ensure the deep fryer was clean and contained fresh grease. The facility failed to ensure stainless steel serving pans were air dried before stacking and storing. These failures could place residents who ate food from the kitchen at risk of foodborne illness. Findings included: During observations and interviews on 11/18/24 of the kitchen the following was noted: *at 9:41 AM in the dry pantry: dried spills were on the floor, dried pinto beans were scattered on the floor, pieces of paper and cardboard were on the floor, *at 9:42 AM on the open wire rack (next to bulk bins) on the bottom shelf the following containers had flour-like substances, corn meal like substances, and brown dirt-like substances on the lids and bodies of the containers: one 56 oz. Paprika, one 8 oz. Bay Leaves, one 1 gal. Soy Sauce, one 1 gal. white distilled vinegar, one 1 gal. light corn syrup. These containers were sticky and greasy to the touch, *at 9:48 AM in the 2 door cooler (adjacent to the ice machine) there were the following: one 46 oz Honey Thick Cranberry Juice Cocktail had no open date. Packaging indicated After opening, may be kept up to 7 days under refrigeration. one 46 oz Honey Thick Orange Juice had no open date. Packaging indicated After opening, may be kept up to 7 days under refrigeration. one 46 oz. Nectar Thick Water with Lemon had no open date. Packaging indicated Discard if not used within 10 days of opening. 2 food trays with covered individual serving bowls containing an unknown food product were not labeled and dated. *at 9:55 AM 2 door freezer (first on the right) the handles were soiled with food debris and the front of the left door had a brown/red smear of an unknown substance on it. Vents on front of the freezer were soiled with food/dried liquid splash. *at 9:57 AM 2 door freezer (second on right) a large amount of food detritus in the bottom of the freezer. Vents on front of the freezer were soiled with food/dried liquid splash. *at 9:58 AM 2 door freezer (third on the right) there was no shelving present and boxes of food were being stacked one on top of another crushing the boxes and product on the bottom. Vents on front of the freezer were soiled with food/dried liquid splash. *at 10:00 AM 2 door cooler (first on the left) the bottom shelf was soiled with food detritus and liquid spillage. There were some missing shelving and some shelving had fallen to the bottom. Vents on front of the cooler were soiled with food/dried liquid splash. *at 10:04 AM 2 door cooler (second on the left) a 10 lb. chub of hamburger meat was thawing on the bottom shelf on the left side. It was not in a tub or on a tray and blood had seeped out of the hamburger meat packaging and had pooled on the bottom shelf on the whole left side of the cooler. The blood had also pooled under a 3 gallon plastic container covered with foil that was labeled as beef noodle and dated 9/16. Vents on front of the cooler were soiled with food/dried liquid splash. *at 10:05 AM the deep fryer had a build-up of grease on the flat surfaces and backsplash, food detritus and crumbs were floating on the grease. *at 10:08 AM where stainless steel serving pans were stored under the steam table the following was noted: 2-quarter-sized 6 deep stacked wet 3-quarter-sized 4 deep stacked wet 1 quarter-sized 8 deep has spilled food detritus and a greasy film on pan 1 half-sized 4 deep stacked wet and had a greasy film 2 half-sized 6 deep stacked wet and had a greasy film 4 half-sized 8 deep stacked wet During an interview on 11/18/2024 at 10:15 AM, the DM made notes to correct the issues noted. She said she was manager at a sister facility and had just come to the facility to help out since the previous DM had walked out on Saturday. She said there were 2 employees that had been there for only 3 days and the cook was a fairly new cook. She said she brought 3 of her employees with her that were not on duty at her facility to begin cleaning the kitchen. She said she had no way to know if the beef noodles were actually dated from September or if someone had meant to put a November date, but she said it would be thrown away. She did not have an answer for the bloody meat in the bottom of the cooler. She said she could not believe it had not been placed in a tray or tub to thaw. She said the thickened liquids were to be dated when opened. She said the dates on the boxes were the truck date indicating when they were delivered to the facility. She said dishes and pans were not to be stacked wet but were supposed to be air-dried before putting away. She said she was unsure when the deep fryer had been cleaned since she had just arrived. She said it should be cleaned weekly if used frequently. During an interview on 1119/2024 at 10:45 AM, the administrator said they had been having some issues with the dining services and the previous dietary manager had just walked out without notice. She said the dietary manager from a sister facility was currently in the facility and working to clean up the sanitary issues noted. She said they also had some new employees in dietary that were still being trained on sanitation. Review of a facility policy, dated 07/2022, on Sanitation Inspection indicated .1. All food service areas shall be kept clean, sanitary, free from litter, rubbish and protected from rodents, roaches, flies and other insects. Review of a facility policy, dated 07/2022, on Date Marking for Food Safety indicated .2. The food shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed or discarded. 6. The Head Cook, or designee, shall be responsible for checking the refrigerator daily for food items that afe expiring, and shall be discarded accordingly.7. The Dietary Manager, or designee, shall spot check refrigerators weekly for compliance, . The Texas Food Establishment Rules, dated October 2015, revealed: §228.68. Preventing Contamination From Equipment, Utensils, and Linens. (a) Food shall only contact surfaces of: (1) equipment and utensils that are cleaned as specified under §§228.113, 228.114 and 228.115 of this title and sanitized as specified under §§228.116, 228.117 and 228.118 of this title; . §228.114. Frequency of Cleaning. .(c) Nonfood-contact surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues Food and Drug Administration Code, Dated, 2013, indicated the following: 4-601.11 Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. .3-305.11 Food Storage Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to slash, dust or other contamination . .4-601.11 Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils . .(A) Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (B) The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. (C) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris .
Jun 2024 2 deficiencies 2 IJ (2 affecting multiple)
CRITICAL (K) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Free from Abuse/Neglect (Tag F0600)

Someone could have died · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents had the right to be fee from abuse, ne...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents had the right to be fee from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation for 2 of 4 residents (Resident #1 and Resident #2) reviewed for neglect. 1. The facility failed to ensure the former DON was aware AED pads (AED pad are a vital part of the AED machine that are used to help people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. The AED pads are place on the person's bare chest and are attached to a cable that connects to the AED to the patient body. The AED then analyzes the hearts rhythm and can deliver an electric shock or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish normal rhythm.) and Ambu bags (a bag value mask- a handheld tool that is used to deliver positive pressure ventilation to a subject with insufficient or ineffective breaths.) were missing for over 10 days and did not secure supplies. 2. The facility failed to ensure the staff responsible for checking the supplies on the crash cart were following the policy and procedures in place, to either replace the supplies or notify administrative staff the supplies were missing. 3. The facility neglected to ensure necessary supplies were available for tracheostomy residents to have tracheostomy and [NAME] bags at the beside. 4. The facility failed to ensure staff were adequately trained on noninvasive respiratory care. 5. The facility failed to have nurse competency training to ensuring staff were proficient in providing care on noninvasive respiratory equipment. 6. The facility neglected to have a system in place to ensure residents needs were met, with supplies, and training of staff. 7. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 did not go without oxygen to her brain for about 10 minutes until EMS arrived. 8. The facility failed to ensure Resident #2 had an [NAME] bag or trach at his bed side per physician orders. An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation was identified on [DATE]. While the IJ was removed on [DATE], the facility remained out of compliance at a scope of pattern and a severity level of no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy due to the facility's need to evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems. These failures could place residents at risk of serious harm and possible death. Findings include: 1. Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated [DATE], reflected a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #1 had diagnoses which included acute respiratory failure and morbid obesity. Record review of Resident # 1's baseline care plan, dated [DATE], reflected she was a full code (CPR to be preformed) there was no additional info documented on the form. Record review of Resident #1's care plan, dated [DATE], reflected a Focused area of Full Code. Some of the interventions were the resident would receive CPR if indicated, and to continue CPR until the resident responded or until EMS arrived to take over the code. A Focused area tracheostomy status and was at risk for increased secretions, congestion, respiratory infections, and infections to tracheostomy. She required a trach Bovina (name brand) flex 7 humidification with air compression at 50 PSI OS at 8 liters per minute via trach collar. Some of the interventions were Ambu bag and an extra inner cannula along with 1 size smaller to be kept at the beside. Monitor oxygen stats and apply oxygen as ordered. Monitor for needed suctioning of increased secretions, congestion assessed for relief. Record review of Resident #1's MDS, dated [DATE], titled other was incomplete. Record review of Resident #1's computerized physician orders reflected BiPap/APAP to be worn at night on at night off in the mornings with setting specified. An order for trach bovina flex 7 extra of that size and one size smaller to be kept in supply box at bedside, dated [DATE]. The resident required Foley catheter care every shift. May change disposable inter canula of trach daily, emergency trach supplies were to be kept at bedside to include oxygen source, suction machine, additional trach and ambu bag. Record review of nursing notes, dated [DATE] at 7:57 p.m., reflected Resident #1 arrived at the facility via EMS. The resident was alert and oriented to self, time, place, situation, and able to make her needs known. She was a full code. Her vital signs were within normal limits, and she voiced no pain. Record review of a RT note, dated [DATE] at 3:41 p.m., reflected Resident #1 was placed on a speaking value and trach was suctioned. Suctioned a small amount of thin white secretions. The patient tolerated the treatment well. Nursing staff on duty instructed on how to place the speaking valve. Time spent 25 minutes. Record review of nursing note, dated [DATE] at 3:00 a.m., reflected at 2:15 a.m. CNA called nurse to the room. LVN B went into the room and the resident stated she could not breath and wanted to be switched to her humidified oxygen. LVN B attempted to suction the resident with no secretions removed. The resident went unresponsive with no pulse and no respirations. CPR was started and the crash cart obtained, AE pads applied and 911 called. EMS arrived and CPR continued at 2:32 a.m. pulse obtained but resident continued to be unresponsive, and breaths given via ambu bag continued per EMS instructions. At 2:43 a.m. the resident was transferred to a stretcher, and continued to be unresponsive, pulse continued, continued to administer breaths via ambu bag. At 2:45 a.m. resident transferred to hospital. Note signed by LVN A. Record review of the facility's crash cart check off list [DATE] reflected on [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE] and [DATE] there were no check offs for those days and the form was not initialed. The rest of the days and the days in between were checked and the form was initialed. Record review of the facility's crash cart check off list for [DATE] reflected there was one day the form was not signed [DATE] all other days were checked as if the supplies were there and signed. Record review of the facility's crash cart check of list for [DATE] reflected on [DATE], [DATE] and [DATE] the slot for ambu bag was circled and checked. All the other dates except [DATE] were checked and initialed. On [DATE] it was not checked or signed. Record review of an EMS report, dated [DATE], reflected they were called at 2:17 a.m. They arrived at the facility at 2:24 a.m. and they were at the patient at 2:25 a.m. The facility staff said Resident #1 had only been at the facility for two days. They reported they were not familiar with her. The staff reported Resident #1 hit her call light and told them she was having breathing problems. The resident had no emergency trach at bedside. All the staff members denied her being their patient and was unable to locate the patient caregiver( LVN A). The staff reported the resident started to turn blue before going into cardiac arrest surrounding 2:15 a.m. The fire department was requested by EMS for lift assistance and possible riders due to the patient, not fitting. The report reflected they arrived at the patient side to find [AGE] year-old female lying in bed with CPR being performed. The patient was pulseless and had her ventilator providing resume breaths. Her face appeared purple and warm and dry skin touch. A rapid assessment was performed and findings were noted on the assessment. The patient was removed from the vent and placed on ambu bag. Staff were informed and squeezed the ambu bag about every six seconds. The patient was applied to monitoring devices via stat pads and found with no heart rate. The staff were struggling when attempted to use the ambu bag on the resident. The staff member used two hands to squeeze. EMS attempted one ventilation switch to replacing the trach. EMS was informed the patient did not have any emergency trach on standby. EMS used the adult [NAME] (a tool used to unclog trach) and forced it past the clotted mucus plug. EMS suctioned the place the resident back on the bag. The [NAME] was covered in thick nasty mucus. The Ambu bag was now easy to squeeze without issue. Staff informed to breathe with ambu bag about every three seconds until she resumed her normal breathes. EMS quickly obtained return of spontaneous circulation (resumed heart rate) and the fire department was called to assist. EMS interventions continued as noted above. Record review of Resident #1 hospital records, dated [DATE], reflected per admitting providers documentation. Resident #1 was a [AGE] year-old female with a history of diabetes, high blood pressure, morbid obesity, tracheostomy and feed tube. She presented to the emergency department via nursing facility care on [DATE] after a cardiorespiratory arrest. Per nursing home staff, the patient complained of shortness of breath and having difficulty breathing and became unresponsive with no pulse. They initiated CPR with an approximated downtime of 10 minutes prior to EMS arrival. EMS gave one round of epinephrine (used to improve breathing and stimulate the heart.) Resident #1's heart rate resumed, and she was transported to the emergency room. In the emergency department she was placed on a mechanical ventilation via trach. She was admitted to the ICU after cardiorespiratory arrest. The patient was not waking up despite no sedation medications provided. On [DATE] the patient remained on mechanical ventilation with the assisted control and possible seizure disorder. On [DATE] and MRI of the brain was completed and indicated acute encephalopathy due to Anoxic (complete absence of oxygen in an organ or tissue) and brain injury. During an interview on [DATE] at 5:10 a.m., LVN B said there was an incident on [DATE] on the night shift when Resident #1 coded while she was talking to her, and she had to preform CPR. She said Resident #1 was on a Trilogy respiratory system. The resident was hooked up to the vent at night and during the day they had humidified air connected to the trach. She said they had two other residents on that noninvasive respiratory system Resident #2 and Resident #3. LVN B said she was trained on the system when she first started work at the facility. She said they did not have a full time RT. The RT came to the facility once or twice a week. During an interview on [DATE] at 7:00 a.m., LVN E said on Sunday, [DATE], she worked from 6PM to 12 PM shift. She said she had gone to Resident #1's room around 11:00 p.m. to hook up her vent. She said Resident #1 was making phone calls, and she was on the phone with her husband. LVN E said Resident #1 had asked her to wait until she was finished with her phone call. LVN E said she went back maybe 10 to 15 minutes and completed the transfer of Resident #1 to the vent from one air way flow to the other. LVN E said when she put Resident #1 on the vent, she was fine and when she left, she asked the resident if she needed anything. She said she was not at the facility when the resident coded, she had already left for the night. She said she was trained on the trilogy system when she first stated to work at the facility. During an interview on [DATE] at 7:38 a.m. the VP of Clinical Operations said the Trilogy system was a noninvasive respiratory support system. She said tracheostomy care was invasive they must go down into the trach to suction. The residents who were on the machinery could breathe without being connected to the machine. She said the vent was on at night only, and they come off during the day. She said they used the AVAPs and BiPap procedure. She said they had a cuff with insulated around the trach itself inflated like a donut around the tube. She said it was the same principle as a catheter ball. The VP said they did not do anything with the setting on the machinery. She said the settings were preset prior to admission by the company staff, and they communicated with the doctors at the hospital, prior to bringing the machinery into the facility. She said staff were only to hook the resident up, unhook them, and provide suctioning as needed. She said they did not change the settings and could not change the settings on the device. She said the nurses were usually trained by the RT when they started work. She said prior to her filling in as the DON, there was no official training on record. She said they did not have any type of nursing check offs. The training that the RT provided her on paper was about trach care and not about the Trilogy machine or devices. On the list of nurses who received the training 4 nurses received the training on [DATE] and three received the training on [DATE]. The VP said she scheduled the RT to do some training on [DATE] and [DATE] with return demonstrations and staff competency check offs so she could have something in their files. During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 10:00 a.m., LVN A said Resident #1 was her resident on the morning of [DATE]. She said she had gone to lunch and was gone about 15 minutes. When she arrived back at the facility LVN B and LVN C were performing the code, EMS was already there when she got back. She said they did 3 or 4 rounds of just compressions, EMS got Resident #1 suctioned. The LVN said when EMS suctioned Resident #1 a lot of blood came out. She said EMS connected the ambu bag to the teach. During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 10:45 a.m., LVN A said Resident #1 did not have a trach at her bedside because she did not see one. She said she did not think EMS asked for one. She said CNA D called LVN B to say Resident #1 was having difficulty breathing. LVN B told her when she arrived in room Resident #1 was talking and when she removed the Trilogy from her and tried to suction her Resident #1 coded. She said then they started CPR. During an interview on [DATE] at 11:45 a.m., LVN G said when Resident #1 came from the hospital they did not send any extra supplies. LVN G said she kept a trach on her cart for emergencies. She said the one she had was for Resident #3. During an observation and interview on [DATE] at 11:40 a.m. of the storage room revealed they had the Shirley brand name size 8 trach, there were two boxes. The VP said they were all size 8's and they came in this weekend. She said prior to her assuming the DON position she was told supplies were on back order. During an interview on [DATE] at 1:22 p.m., the VP of Clinical Operations said she took the position as acting DON on [DATE] and was informed that day the supplies were not on the crash chart. She said she did do an impromptu in-service about the crash cart and supplies. She said she did not conduct a formal in service because she thought the items were used on [DATE], she did not realize they did not have them to use. The VP said she checked the crash cart to make sure it had everything in place and since she took the position. She had found the ambu bags in a box in the storage room. Thy did not have any AED pads. The VP said she ordered them one day and they were delivered the next day. She said staff members told her the former DON said the items were on back order, however she did not have a problem getting them. She said they now had extra everything. During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 1:00 p.m., CNA D said she and CNA F were walking down the hall and Resident #1 started screaming she could not breath. She said LVN B came into the room and tried to fix her oxygen. CNA D said that did not work, and Resident #1 was turning blue. She said LVN B screamed for LVN C to get the crash cart. She said when they got the chart she knew they could not find something but she did not know what it was. During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 1:05 p.m., CNA F said she and CNA D were walking down the hallway on the morning of [DATE] about 2:00 a.m. They heard Resident #1 say she could not breathe. She said LVN B came in and started checking her tubes. She said LVN B began to try to suction Resident #1, and suctioning did not work. She said the resident started turning blue. She said LVN B began CPR and she and LVN C called for the crash cart. CNA F said there were no AED Pads and no Ambu bag. She said when EMS arrived they had those things. She did not know if EMS was looking for anything or not. During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 1:09 p.m., LVN C said she was down the hall and LVN B screamed her name. She said LVN B was in Resident #1's room and she was a new patient. LVN said she knew nothing about the lady. She said when she arrived in the room Resident #1 was turning blue. She said LVN B was starting CPR and they got the crash cart. She said there were a couple of things missing from the cart, the AED Pads and ambu bag. She told the other nurse to call 911. She said EMS was very quick to respond. She said they did not go the storage room to look for an ambu bag or AED pads. She said they spent their time trying to save the residents life. LVN C said Resident #1 was a large woman, it took both to do compressions and try to suction her. She said when EMS arrived, they put the Ambu bag on Resident #1. She said at first the bag was hard to squish it because there was no airflow. She said they were able not to suction her, however, EMS had a tool to remove the mucus plug. She said when the former DON was at the facility, she was informed they did not have ambu bags, AED pads and supplies. She said since the new DON arrived, they have all the supplies. She said she did not know if Resident #1 had an extra trach at the bedside or not. She was on the other side of the bed. She said EMS did ask if Resident #1 was either one of the nurses patients and she was not. She said Resident #1's nurse was on break. She said she did not know if EMS asked for a trach or not, she barely knew Resident #1's name. During an interview on [DATE] at 2:56 p.m., the ADON said she knew sometimes when she was doing treatments. The former DON said she was having a problem getting supplies and some supplies were on back order. The ADON said the ambu bag was supposed to be on the cart and they had some in a box in the supply room. During an interview on [DATE] at 11:10 a.m., LVN I said she started work at the facility on [DATE]. She said on [DATE] she was shadowing LVN A. She said LVN A had left the facility. LVN I said she was in the hallway when LVN B yelled she needed help with CPR. She said she had gone into Resident #1's room and she did not see a trach on her bedside table. LVN I said she did not remember if EMS asked for a trach or not. She said when the crash cart arrived there was no ambu bag or no AED pads. She said the staff were unable to use the AED machine and they did compressions until EMS arrived. She said the resident was probably not breathing for 9 to 10 minutes with no pulse. LVN I said she was in serviced on the trilogy system and trach care but was not comfortable with doing it by herself at the current time. During an interview on [DATE] at 2:04 p.m., the VP said the Trilogy system was not life support. She said residents were able to breath on their own. She said they had red plugs if electricity went out they used the generator. She said she did not know what training the RT had done or what training the manufacture had done. She said they did not have anything written down, and no competency check offs. She said she realized that was a problem and had asked the RT to come and train on [DATE] and [DATE]. She said they needed something in place and they needed to know what staff had what training. The VP said they had nothing when she took the position. She said she did not know why they had the extra trach at the bedside, she did not think the nurses were to replace them. She said she knew with Resident #3 took his trach him when he went to the Pulmonologist. She said they sent the trach with Resident #3 when he went to the hospital in case there were complications. She said the facility nurses never replaced a trach on the inner cannula. During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 2:08 p.m. with the Medical director, he said he was busy and could talk, to talk to the NP. The NP sent a text saying she was busy as well but could answer questions via text. The NP said her expectations of staff was to get vitals every shift, complete trach care each shift and as needed, suction as needed and check on patients every two hours and as needed. The NP said staff should be trained on what to do if the trach got dislodged, how to clean the trach site and do dressing changes. The NP said the noninvasive respiratory system was not life support, the resident received only oxygen during the day. She said if the electricity went they had a generator and the system had a 8 hour battery life. During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 2:15 p.m., the manufacture's Account Executive she said the tracheostomies were invasive and life sustaining she said Resident #2 and Resident #3 had trach and they were invasive life sustain. However, the respiratory system did not classify as life support. She said she talked to her RT to clarify the noninvasive system and was not life support. She said the trilogy system had an 8 hour back up battery. She said the suctioning device was not provided by them. She said she had done some training with the facility nurses, and she could not provide the training information. She said her boss had that information and she was on leave. She did not know how many staff she trained or on what dates. 2. Record review of Resident #2's face sheet reflected he was an [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. Some of his diagnoses included acute respiratory failure and tracheostomy status. Record review of Resident #2's other MDS, dated [DATE], reflected he had severe cognitive impairment. He was totally dependent on staff for ADL assistance. Record review of Resident #2's care plan, dated [DATE], reflected a Focused area of Full Code. Some of the interventions included the resident would receive CPR if indicated, and to continue CPR until the resident responded or until EMS arrived to take over the code. A Focused area tracheostomy status and was risk for respiratory infections, and infections to tracheostomy. He required a trach Shiley (name brand) size 7 humidification with air compression at 55 PSI OS at 8 liters per minute via trach collar. Some of the interventions were monitor for needed suctioning due to increased secretions. Record review of Resident #2's computerized physician orders reflected BiPap/APAP to be worn at night on at night off in the mornings with setting specified. Order for trach information 8 extra of that size and one size smaller to be kept in supply box at bedside, dated [DATE]. Foley catheter care every shift. May change disposable inter canula of trach daily, emergency trach supplies were to be kept at the bedside to include oxygen source, suction machine, additional trach and ambu bag. During an observation of Resident #2's room on [DATE] at 11:45 revealed no trach in the room at his bed side. During an interview on [DATE] at 11:00 a.m., RN J said she started working at the facility on [DATE]. She said when she arrived at the facility today, [DATE], Resident #2's oxygen stats were low. He had orders to switch from the vent to a regular humidifier. She put on 8 liters of oxygen and did not work, his oxygen stats continued to drop. He also had a temperature of 103. She said he had a lot of secretions, and the NP was contacted and said to send him out. The RN said she was trained a little bit on the noninvasive Trilogy system. She said she was not comfortable providing care to Resident #2 and needed more training. She said she went to get a nurse from another hall to assist her with Resident #2's care. During an interview on [DATE] at 11:05 a.m., LVN H said she had worked at the facility for approximately 9 days. She said she had some training on the Trilogy system when she stated, however, she worked with tracheostomy before starting to work at the facility. She said she was provided information on the basic care for trach but was not given any type of skills check off. She said RN J asked her to come and assist her with the Resident #2 care this morning. She showed her how to suction the resident, but he did not handle that well. She said Resident #2's oxygen stats dropped and on further assessment he had a fever. She said the machine had beeped early saying low pressure alarm, and they sent him to the hospital this morning. Record review of the facility's tracheostomy care policy, dated [DATE], reflected the facility would ensure residents who need respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning is provided such care, consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person, centered, care, plan, and residence goes in preferences. The facility will ensure staff responsible for providing tracheostomy care, including suctioning or trained, and competent, according to professional standards of practice. Record review of the facility's policy on tracheostomy care/suctioning, dated [DATE], reflected the facility will ensure that residents who need respiratory care, including tracheal suctioning, are provided such care, consistent with professional standards, and practice, the comprehensive person, centered, care, plan, and resident goes and practice preferences. The tracheal secretion was performed by licensed nurse to clear the throat and upper respiratory track of secretions that may block the airway. Record review of the facility's noninvasive ventilation policy, last updated [DATE], reflected it is the policy of the facility to provide non-invasive ventilation as per physician, orders, and current standards of practice. AVAP or average volume assured pressure support was a modality of non-invasive ventilation that integrates the characteristics of both volume and pressure controlled, non-invasive ventilation and delivered a fixed digital volume via tracheotomy or a mask that fits over the nose, and or Mouth. A BiPAP or bi-level positive airway pressure was a similar respiratory therapy intervention that delivered an inhale pressure and an excel pressure to provide a patient airway. It required a machine that generated the separate pressures through a two via tracheostomy or a mass that fits over the nose and or mouth. The policy explanation and compliance guidelines. Noninvasive ventilation systems such as CPAP,VPAP, and BiPap and trilogy vary by manufactures common equipment includes the machine tubing mask, headgear straps, dislodge non-disposable filters and humidifier chamber. The facility will obtain an order for the use of a CPAP BiPAP, AVAP or trilogy and settings from the practitioner. Settings will be maintained by the company and the respiratory therapist. The facility will follow manufacture instructions for use of the machine. The facility will assess the integrity around the mask side to ensure there is no impairments to the skin. And document use of the machine, the resident's tolerance, any skin, respiratory or any other changes and response. Follow manufacture instructions for the frequency of cleaning replacing filters and servicing machine. Only the supplier may service the machine. Record review of the facility's, abuse, neglect, and exportation policy, dated [DATE], reflected it is the policy of the facility to provide protections for health, welfare, and rights of each resident by developing, and implementing written policies and procedures that prohibit and prevent abuse, and neglect. Neglect was defined as a fear of the facility, is employees, or service providers to provide goods and services to a resident that is necessary to avoid physical harm, pain, mental anguish, or emotional distress of abuse. The policy indicated, assuring and assessment of resources needed to provide care. Period. And identification is possible of abuse include, but not limited failure to provide care needs This was determined to be an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on [DATE] at 4:00 PM. The Administrator and VP of Clinical Operations were notified and was provided with the IJ template on [DATE] at 4:05 p.m The following Plan of Removal submitted by the facility was accepted on [DATE] at 1:22 p.m.: Problem: F600 Neglect. Goal: Facility will be in compliance with federal health, safety, and/or quality regulations. Its employees or service providers are to provide goods and services to a resident that are necessary to avoid physical harm, pain, mental anguish or emotional distress. All nurses will be educated on respiratory therapy for nurses, including but not limited to tracheostomy care, Trilogy care, Tracheostomy suctioning, by the respiratory therapist. Approaches: The VP of Clinical Operations, Clinical Support Specialist, respiratory therapist and ADON will deliver in service education to nurses one on one. If emergency items are on back order from the supplier, the facility is able to obtain said supplies from many of our sister facilities. The Director of Nursing, Administrator, ADON, and Treatment Nurse were educated by the VP of Clinical Operations, to notify the VPCO immediately if emergency supplies are back order and are needed by the facility immediately. This in-service was completed on [DATE].The VPCO will ensure supplies are obtained from a sister facility. 1. The facility medical Director was informed of the IJ on [DATE] by the VP of Clinical Operations. 2. Resident #1 remains in the hospital. 3. Ambu bags, AED, AED Pads, and extra emergency tracheostomy cannulas are available in the facility and on the crash cart, verified by the VP of Clinical Operations on [DATE]. 4. Resident #2 has emergency Ambu bag, emergency tracheostomy cannula in a designated red and black tool box, labeled Ambu bag and extra trach, at the bedside, placed by the VP of Clinical Operations on [DATE]. 5. Each resident in house with a tracheostomy has the emergency box with supplies at the bedside, placed by the VP of Clinical Operations on [DATE]. 6. There are extra emergency Ambu bag toolboxes in the medication room for future residents with tracheostomy's, to be utilized on admission to facility. Nurses were in serviced by the VP of Clinical Operations on [DATE] regarding the new emergency toolboxes. All nurses will be in serviced on this new system before they are able to return to facility for their shift. All new nurses will be trained on this practice prior to starting their shift on the floor. This training will be placed in the clinical orientation packet with HR by the VP of Clinical Operations on [DATE]. 7. All nurses were in-serviced by the VP of Clinical Operations regarding checking the crash cart every night to ensure all items are present on the crash cart according to the emergency crash cart checklist, and any items missing from the crash cart, to notify the DON immediately, so the items can be replaced on the crash cart. The 100-hall nurse is designated to check the crash cart every night, this is included on the in-service given to nursing staff by the VP of Clinical Operations on [DATE]. Also included on the in-service was for the nurses to leave any items that are missing from the crash cart, unchecked on the crash cart log. This in-service was completed on [DATE] by the VP of Clinical Operations. All nurses will be in-serviced on this system prior to returning to their shift. All new nurses will be trained on this practice prior to beginning their shift. This information is added to the clinical orientation with HR on [DATE] by the VP of Clinical Operations. 8. All nurses will be educated on the Crash Cart policy and policy for ensuring emergency equipment for [NAME][TRUNCATED]
CRITICAL (K) 📢 Someone Reported This

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Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Deficiency F0678 (Tag F0678)

Someone could have died · This affected multiple residents

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide basic life support, including CPR, to a resident requiring such emergency care prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel and subject to related physician orders and the residents advanced directives for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for emergency care. (Resident #1) 1. Resident #1 a full code status ( a medical code status that indicated to take all steps to save the residents life in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest, including CPR) turned blue and had no pulse or heart rate, the facility staff requested the crash cart (a cart with emergency medical supplies) when the cart arrived the emergency supplies were missing. 2. The crash cart did not have AED pads for the AED- defibrillator (AED pad are a vital part of the AED machine that are used to help people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. The AED pads are place on the person's bare chest and are attached to a cable that connects to the AED to the patient body. The AED then analyzes the hearts rhythm and can deliver an electric shock or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish normal rhythm.) and they did not have an ambu bag- bag mask ventilation ( the primary tool for resuscitation in emergency situations such as cardiac arrest). 3. The facility failed to have emergency equipment at the Resident #1's (a tracheostomy resident) bedside as ordered by the physician to include an extra tracheostomy and an ambu bag. The facility nurses did compressions only. 4. Resident #1 was without oxygen to her brain for about 10 minutes prior to EMS arrival and remained unresponsive after she was resuscitated. Resident #1 was placed on hospice due to severe brain damage. An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation was identified on [DATE]. While the IJ was removed on [DATE], the facility remained out of compliance at a scope of pattern and a severity level of no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that was not immediate jeopardy due to the facility's need to evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems. These deficient practices could place residents at risk for not receiving CPR services as needed and being at risk for death. Findings included: Record review of Resident #1's face sheet dated [DATE] indicated this [AGE] year-old female was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Some of the diagnose were acute respiratory failure, and morbid obesity. Record review of Resident # 1's baseline care plan dated [DATE] indicated she was a full code ( CPR to be preformed) other than that the form was basically blank. Record review of Resident #1's care plan dated [DATE] indicated a Focused area of Full Code. Some of the interventions were the resident would receive CPR if indicated, and to continue CPR until resident responded or until EMS arrived to take over the code. A Focused area tracheostomy status and was risk for increased secretions, congestion, respiratory infections, and infections to tracheostomy. She required a trach Bovina(name brand) flex 7 humidification with air compression at 50 PSI OS at 8 liters per minute via trach collar. Some of the interventions were Ambu bag and an extra inner cannula along with 1 size smaller to be kept at the beside. Monitor oxygen stats and apply oxygen as ordered. Monitor for needed suctioning of increased secretions, congestion assessed for relief. Record review of Resident #1's MDS dated [DATE] titled other was incomplete. Record review of Resident #1's computerized physician orders indicated BiPap/APAP to be worn at night on at night off in the mornings with setting specified. An order for trach bovina flex 7 extra of that size and one size smaller to be kept in supply box at bedside dated [DATE]. The resident required Foley catheter care every shift. May change disposable inter canula of trach daily, emergency trach supplies are to be kept at bedside to include oxygen source, suction machine, additional trach and ambu bag. Record review of nursing notes dated [DATE] at 7:57 p.m. indicated Resident #1 arrived at the facility via EMS. The resident was alert and oriented to self, time, place, situation, and able to make her needs known. She was a full code. Her vital signs were within normal limits, and she voiced no pain. Record review of a RT note dated [DATE] at 3:41 p.m. indicated Resident #1 was placed on a speaking value and trach was suctioned. Suctioned a small amount of thin white secretions. The patient tolerated the treatment well. Nursing staff on duty instructed on how to place the speaking valve. Time spent 25 minutes. Record review of nursing note dated [DATE] at 3:00 a.m. indicated at 2:15 a.m. CNA called nurse to the room. LVN B went into the room and the resident stated she could not breath and wanted to be switched to her humidified oxygen. LVN B attempted to suction the resident with no secretions removed. The resident went unresponsive with no pulse and no respirations. CPR was started and the crash cart obtained, AED pads applied and 911 called. EMS arrived and CPR continued at 2:32 a.m. pulse obtained but resident continued to be unresponsive, and breaths given via ambu bag continued per EMS instructions. At 2:43 a.m. the resident was transferred to stretcher, and continued to be unresponsive, pulse continued, continued to administer breaths via ambu bag. At 2:45 a.m. resident transferred to hospital. note signed by LVN A. Record review the facility crash cart check off list [DATE] indicated on [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], [DATE], and [DATE] there were no check offs for those days and the form was not initialed. The rest of the days and the days in between were checked and the form was initialed. Record review of the facilities crash cart check off list for [DATE] indicated there was one day that the form was not signed [DATE] all other days were checked as if the supplies were there and signed. Review for the facility crash cart check on [DATE] at 11:43 a.m. of list for [DATE] indicated on [DATE], [DATE] and [DATE] the slot for ambu bag was circled and checked. All the other dates except [DATE] we checked and initialed. On [DATE] it was not checked or signed. Record review of an EMS report dated [DATE] indicated they were called at 2:17 a.m. They arrived at the facility at 2:24 a.m. and they were at the patient at 2:25 a.m. The facility staff said Resident #1 had only been at the facility for two days. They reported that they were not familiar with her. The staff reported Resident#1 hit her call light and told them she was having breathing problems. The resident had no emergency trach at bedside. All the staff members denied her being their patient and was unable to locate the patient caregiver.( LVN A) The staff reported the patient stated to turn blue before going into cardiac arrest surrounding 2:15 a.m. The fire department was requested by EMS for lift assistance and possible riders due to the patient, not fitting. The report indicated they arrived at the patient side to find [AGE] year-old female lying in bed with CPR being performed. The patient is pulseless and had her ventilator providing resume breaths. Her face appeared purple and warm and dry skin touch. A rapid assessment was performed and findings were noted on the assessment. The patient was removed from the vent and placed on ambu bag. Staff were informed and squeeze ambu bag about every six seconds. The patient was applied to monitoring devices via stat pads and found with no heart rate. The staff were struggling when attempted to use the ambu bag on the resident. The staff member was using two hands to squeeze. EMS attempted one ventilation switch to replacing the trach. EMS was informed the patient did not have any emergency trach on standby. EMS used the adult [NAME]( a tool used to unclog trach) and forced it past the clotted mucus plug. EMS suction the place the patient back on the bag. The [NAME] was covered in thick nasty mucus. Ambu bag is now easy to squeeze without issue. Staff informed to breathe with ambu bag about every three seconds until she resumed her normal breathes. EMS quickly obtained return of spontaneous circulation ( resumed heart rate) and the fire department was called to assist. EMS interventions continued as noted above. Record review of Resident #1 hospital records dated [DATE] indicated per admitting providers documentation. Resident #1 was a [AGE] year-old female with a history of diabetes, high blood pressure, morbid obesity, tracheostomy, and feed tube. She presented to the emergency department via nursing facility care on [DATE] after a cardiorespiratory arrest. Per nursing home staff, the patient complained of shortness of breath and having difficulty breathing and became unresponsive with no pulse. They initiated CPR with an approximated downtime of 10 minutes prior to EMS arrival. EMS gave one round of epinephrine (used to improve breathing and stimulate the heart.) Resident #1's heart rate resumed and she was transported to the emergency room. In the emergency department she was placed on mechanical ventilation via trach. She was admitted to the ICU after cardiorespiratory arrest. The patient was not waking up despite no sedation medications provided. On [DATE] the patient remained on mechanical ventilation with the assisted control and possible seizure disorder. On [DATE] and MRI of the brain was completed and indicated acute encephalopathy due to Anoxic( complete absence of oxygen in an organ or tissue) and brain injury. During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 10:00 a.m., LVN A said Resident #1 was her resident on the morning of [DATE]. She said she had went to lunch and was gone about 15 minutes. When she arrived back at the facility LVN B and LVN C were performing CPR on Resident #1. She said EMS was already there when she got back. She said LVN B and LVN C did 3 or 4 rounds of just of compressions, EMS got Resident #1 suctioned. LVN A said when EMS suctioned Resident #1 a lot of blood came out. She said EMS connected the ambu bag to the trach. During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 10:45 a.m., LVN A said Resident #1 did not have a trach at her bedside because she did not see one. She said she did not think EMS asked for one. She said CNA D called LVN B to say Resident #1 was having difficulty breathing. LVN B told her when she arrived in the room and Resident #1 was talking and when she removed the Trilogy respiratory system from her and tried to suction her Resident #1 coded. She said then they started CPR . During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 1:00 p.m., CNA D said she and CNA F were walking down the hall and Resident #1 started screaming she could not breathe. She said LVN B came into the room and tried to fix her oxygen. CNA D said that did not work, and Resident #1 was turning blue. She said LVN B screamed for LVN C to get the crash cart. She said when they got the crash chart, she knew they could not find something, but she did not know what it was. During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 1:05 p.m. CNA F said she and CNA D were walking down the hallway on the morning of [DATE] about 2:00 a.m. They heard Resident#1 say she could not breath. She said LVN B came in and started checking Resident #1's tubes. She said LVN B began to try to suction Resident #1, and suctioning did not work. She said Resident started turning blue. She said LVN B began CPR and she and LVN C called for the crash cart. CNA F said there were no AED Pads and no Ambu bag on the crash cart. She said when EMS arrived, they had those things. She did not know if EMS was looking for anything else or not. During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 1:09 p.m. LVN C said she was down the hall and LVN B screamed her she had a code. She said LVN B was in Resident #1's room and she was a new patient. LVN said she knew nothing about the lady. She said when she arrived in the room Resident#1 was turning blue. She said LVN B was starting CPR and they got the crash cart. She said there were no AED Pads and no ambu bag on the crash cart. She told the other nurse to call 911. She said EMS was very quick to respond. She said they did not go the storage room to look for an ambu bag or AED pads. She said they spent their time trying to save the residents life. LVN C said Resident #1 was a large lady it took both to do compressions and try to suction her. She said when EMS arrived, they put the Ambu bag on Resident #1. She said at first the bag was hard to squish it because there was no airflow. She said they were able not to suction her, however, EMS had a tool to remove the mucus plug with. She said when the former DON was at the facility, she was informed they did not have ambu bags, AED pads and supplies. She said since the new DON arrived, they have all the supplies. She said she did not know if Resident #1 had an extra trach at bedside or not. She was on the other side of the bed. She said EMS did ask if Resident # was either one of the nurses' patients and she was not. She said Resident #1's nurse was on break.(LVN A) She said she did not know if EMS asked for a trach or not, she barely knew Resident #1's name. During an interview on [DATE] at 1:22 p.m. the VP of Clinical Operations said she took the position as acting DON [DATE] and was informed that day the supplies were not on the crash chart. She said she did do an impromptu in-service about the crash cart and supplies. She said she did not conduct a formal in service because she thought the items were used on [DATE], she did not realize they did not have them to use. The VP said she checked the crash cart to make sure it had everything in place and had since she took the position. She had found the ambu bags in a box in the storage room. Thy did not have any AED pads. The VP said she ordered them one day and they were delivered the next day. She said staff members told her the former DON said the items were on back order, however she did not have a problem getting them. She said they now have extra everything. During a telephone interview on [DATE] at 10:35 a.m., LVN B said she heard beeping and was at the nurse's station. She said she saw the call light go off and headed down the hall. She said she did not hear the resident say anything she mouthed the words. She said Resident #1 said I can't breathe. She said the alarm on the machine was going off as well. The machine read low pressure. She said the resident asked her to please switch her off the ventilator. She said before she could hook the resident up to the humidifier the resident lost pulse. She said the first minute or so the resident had a faint pulse. She said they were unable to get any air into Resident #1's airway because the airway was blocked. EMS unclogged the mucus plug and they were then able to use the ambu bag to get air into Resident #1's lungs. She said a couple of times it appeared Resident #1 took a deep breath. She did not know how long Resident #1 went without air in her system. She said she did not know if the ambu bag would have helped because the airway was completely blocked. LVN B said she could not say if the mucus plug could not have been loosened sooner with the ambu bag. She said there was no ambu bag at the bedside and no ambu bag on the cart. When the cart arrived, there were no AED pads. She said she was told a few days prior the ambu bags and AED pads were on back order by the former DON. She said she checked the cart on the night shift and knew the supplies were not on the cart. She said they had been out of those supplies for a few weeks but were always told they were on back order. She said she had circled a few days when the supplies were not available. ( Review of the log showed days circled were [DATE], [DATE] and [DATE].) During an interview on [DATE] at 12:00 a.m . the VP said she did not know what circles on the crash cart check log meant. She said she did not know how long the supplies were missing from the cart. During an interview on [DATE] at 11:10 a.m., LVN I said she started work at the facility on [DATE]. She said on [DATE] she was shadowing LVN A. She said the nurse had left the facility and she was in the hallway when she her heard LVN B yell she needed help with CPR. She said she had went into Resident #1's room and she did not see a trach on her bedside table. She did not remember if EMS asked for a trach or not. She said when the crash cart was arrived there was no ambu bag or AED pads. She said the staff were unable to use the AED machine and they just did compressions u ntil EMS arrived. She said the resident was probably not breathing for 8 to 10 minutes with no pulse. During a telephone interview with Resident #1's family member on [DATE] at 4:00 p.m., the family member said they were told prior to Resident #1 coming to the facility she would only be there for a couple of weeks. They said she was doing well with the trach and the hospital staff said she would likely be able to breathe on her own and have it removed in a few short weeks. The family member said when they arrived at the hospital on [DATE] they were in the room with the physician when he called the facility to ask how long Resident #1 was without oxygen to her brain. She said the physician was told by some nurse about 10 minutes. The family member said the physician was trying to determine why Resident #1 was still unresponsive. The family member said the doctor said it was due to lack of oxygen to her brain for an extended period. She said they were basically told Resident #1 had no hope of survival and was brain dead. The family member said they removed Resident #1 from life support on [DATE] and the moved her to hospice inpatient services on [DATE]. The family member said Resident #1 was still breathing and that was all. The family member said Resident #1 did not respond in anyway, she was just lying in the bed breathing. Record review of the facility's, emergency crash cart and automated extended defibrillators policy, dated [DATE], indicated it was the policy of the facility to ensure that the facility would maintain at least one emergency cart per nursing care floor with additional carts added as deemed necessary in the case of the need for basic life support. In addition, the facility would ensure that at least one AED was available for use in the case of cardiac emergencies. The purpose of this policy was to ensure that all supplies critical to basic life support were readily available on the emergency cart. The facility would store the emergency cart in a location that was readily accessible outside of the office. Equipment supplies for the emergency crash cart or used only when an emergency was provided. Emergency supplies used for an emergency from the crash cart are noted and replace promptly. The emergency cart would be checked every 24 hours and after every use. Missing or expired items were replaced when applicable. The AED was authorized for personal certified in CPR and use of the AED. The AED will be checked every night shift and the battery replace according to manufacturer's recommendations. Follow manufacturer instructions to use of the AED. Clinical staff would be educated on the location use of the emergency cart and the AED. Nursing staff should be familiar with the contents located on and within the emergency card. Record review of the facility's cardiopulmonary resuscitation policy, dated [DATE], indicated it was the policy of the facility to adhere to resident rights to formulate advance directives in accordance with those rights this facility would implement guidelines regarding CPR. The facility will follow American Heart Association guidelines regarding CPR. The website for the American Heart Association indicated reflected performing lifesaving CPR procedures include chest compressions, AED- defibrillator, Ambu- bag mask ventilation, intubation that can produce aerosols. This was determined to be an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on [DATE] at 4:00 PM. The Administrator and VP of Clinical Operations were notified. The ----- was provided with the IJ template on [DATE] at 4:05 p.m. The following Plan of Removal submitted by the facility was accepted on [DATE] at 1:22 p.m.: Problem: F678 Personnel provide basic life support, including CPR, to a resident requiring such emergency care prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel and subject to related physician orders and the resident's advanced directives. Goal: Facility will be in compliance with federal health, safety, and/or quality regulations. All nurses will be educated on the crash cart policy and where to find emergency medical equipment to perform CPR. All equipment required, including but not limited to, Ambu bag, AED, AED pads, and emergency tracheostomy cannulas, (size according to the resident orders), will be available for use in the facility, and at the bedside of tracheostomy residents, and on the crash cart. Approaches: The VP of Clinical Operations, Clinical Support Specialist, and ADON will deliver in service education to nurses one on one. 1. The facility medical Director was informed of the IJ on [DATE] during an Ad Hoc QAPI meeting, by the VP of Clinical Operations. 2. Resident #1 remains in the hospital. 3. Ambu bags, AED, AED Pads, and extra emergency tracheostomy cannulas are available in the facility and on the crash cart, verified by the VP of Clinical Operations on [DATE]. 4. Resident #2 has emergency Ambu bag, emergency tracheostomy cannula in a designated red and black tool box, labeled Ambu bag and extra trach, at the bedside, placed by the VP of Clinical Operations on [DATE] . 5. Each resident in house with a tracheostomy has the emergency box with supplies at the bedside, placed by the VP of Clinical Operations on [DATE]. There are currently 2 residents in house with tracheostomy's . 6. There are extra emergency Ambu bag toolboxes in the medication room for future residents with tracheostomy's, to be utilized on admission to facility. Nurses were in serviced by the VP of Clinical Operations on [DATE] regarding the new emergency toolboxes. All nurses will be in serviced on this new system before they are able to return to facility for their shift. 7. All nurses were in-serviced by the VP of Clinical Operations regarding checking the crash cart every night to ensure all items are present on the crash cart according to the emergency crash cart checklist, and any items missing from the crash cart, to notify the DON immediately, so the items can be replaced on the crash cart. Also included on the in-service was for the nurses to leave any items that are missing from the crash cart, unchecked on the crash cart log. This in-service was initiated on [DATE] by the VP of Clinical Operations. All nurses will be in-serviced on this system prior to returning to their shift. 8. All nurses will be educated on the Crash Cart policy and policy for ensuring emergency equipment for tracheostomy residents including Ambu bag and emergency trach care at the bedside of tracheostomy residents. The facility respiratory therapist educated all nurses on the use of the Ambu bag in case of respiratory distress during the on site training on [DATE]. All nurses will be in-serviced on this policy before they return to facility for their next shift by the facility respiratory therapist or RN trained by the facility respiratory therapist before beginning their next shift. 9. All nurses on staff at this time besides one that is in the hospital, have been in-serviced by the VP of Clinical Operations on [DATE]. All nurses will be in-serviced on this policy before they return to facility for their next shift. Monitoring: All new nurses will be educated on the policy for crash cart and emergency tracheostomy supply boxes prior to starting their shift. This information will be included in the orientation packet. Will review for compliance monthly in QAPI X3 months. The DON/designee will monitor daily to ensure all items are present on crash cart and the nurse who checked the crash cart initials are on the crash cart log. Nurses call the DON with any missing items. During observations on [DATE] at 7:15 a.m. with the VP revealed the crash cart was full stocked with AED pads and two ambu bags, and the crash cart check off list was signed. The DNR list was completed on [DATE] . During an interview on [DATE] at 1:15 p.m., the VP of Clinical Operations said she conducted a training with the Administrator, ADON, and the MDS nurse about the supplies being available for emergency use. They were informed if the supplies were low to order them. If there was a problem with receiving the order to notify her. She said they should have the trach at the bedside to give to EMS so they could replace it or take it to the hospital with the residents. She said the staff were in serviced on the crash cart, checking it, making sure supplies were available. They were informed if supplies were not there to notify the DON. During an interview on [DATE] at 1:29 p.m., the Administrator said she was in serviced on the crash cart and missing supplies. She said if anyone told her they were out of supplies and were unable to order them. She would report to the VP immediately. She said she assumed the role of administrator of the facility on [DATE]. She said they had the former DON at that time. She said the staff never reported to her anything about being out of supplies. She said it was the policy of the facility that the DON ordered the supplies. She said she did not check the cart but was educated on the general aspects of the system. She said they did the ad hop QAPI. She said she was still acclimating to the facility, was relatively new to the building and no one made her aware of any issues. Record review of a facility clinical meeting plan indicated ad hoc QAPI meeting dated [DATE] indicated the medical Director was present via phone, emergency supplies at the bedside, emergency supplies being available, and inspection of the crash cart. During observations on [DATE] at 7:15 a.m. with the VP revealed the crash cart was full stocked with AED pads and two ambu bags, and the crash cart check off list was signed. The DNR list was completed on [DATE] . Record review of the crash cart and check off list on [DATE] at 8:00 a.m. with the VP indicated it had been checked for the appropriate days and the supplies were present. Record review of trainings dated [DATE] indicated education was provided on emergency equipment and a test on what equipment could consist of, when to order, who to notify if the equipment need to be ordered, where the equipment was kept and where ventilator patient supplies were kept. Interviews were conducted with facility staff on [DATE]. At 1:57 p.m. ADON RN At2:23 p.m. LVN H worked 6 to 6 p At 2:39 LVN I worked 6a to 6p At 2:48 p.m. RN J worked 6a to 6p At 3:46 p.m. LVN K worked 6p to 6a At 9:14 p.m. LVN L worked 6p to 6a At 9:25 p.m. LVN B worked 6p to 6a Interviews were conducted with facility staff on [DATE]. At 7:25 a.m. LVN G worked form 6a to 6 p At 7:30 LVN E worked from 6a to 6p. Interviews with nurses indicated they were knowledgeable about the in-services provided regarding CPR and ensuring supplies were on the cart and available. They said if they used emergency supplies, they would replace them, and notify the DON. If they checked the crash cart and supplies were not there, they would not just initial the check list. They would notify the DON, let the Administrator know and if need be, notify the VP of Clinical operations. They were knowledgeable about the black boxes at the bedside of trach residents that contained an extra trach and ambu bag. The nurses said they were not to replace a trach if it became dislodged to call 911 and have the trach for the EMS staff. Record review of a facility clinical meeting plan indicated ad hoc QAIP meeting, dated [DATE], indicated the Medical Director was present via phone, emergency supplies at the bedside, emergency supplies being available, and inspection of the crash cart. Record review of the crash cart and check off list, on [DATE] at 8:00 a.m., with the VP indicated it had been checked for the appropriate days and the supplies were present. Record review of trainings, dated [DATE], indicated education was provided on emergency equipment and a test on what equipment could consist of, when to order, who to notify if the equipment need to be ordered, where the equipment was kept and where ventilator patient supplies were kept. The Administrator and VP of Clinical Operations were informed the IJ was removed on [DATE] at 8:05 a.m.; however, the facility remained out of compliance at a scope of pattern and a severity level of no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy due to the facility's need to evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems that were put into place.
Jun 2024 1 deficiency 1 IJ (1 affecting multiple)
CRITICAL (K) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Tag F0686)

Someone could have died · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure the necessary treatment and services, in accordance with co...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure the necessary treatment and services, in accordance with comprehensive assessment and professional standards of practice, to prevent development of pressure injuries was provided for 1 of 4 Residents (Resident #1) reviewed for pressure injuries. The facility failed to prevent deterioration for Resident #1 of MASD of bilateral buttock to a necrotic unstageable pressure ulcer. The facility failed to ensure wound care was provided twice a day as ordered to Resident #1's MASD of the bilateral buttocks to prevent deterioration. Resident #1 did not receive 6 of 10 wound care treatments to his bilateral buttocks. The facility failed to follow their policy by not assessing Resident #1's deteriorating wound. The facility failed to have a system in place to ensure treatments and assessments were being performed per orders and policy. This failure resulted in an identification of an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) On 5/31/24 at 3:30 p.m. While the IJ was removed on 6/01/24, the facility remained out of compliance with a scope identified at a pattern and a severity of no actual harm with a potential for more than minimal harm due to the facility's need to complete in-service training and evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems. These failures could place residents at risk for new development or worsening of existing pressure injuries, pain, and decreased quality of life. Findings included: 1. Record review of the face sheet dated 6/4/24 indicated Resident #1 was an [AGE] year-old male re-admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including chronic kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension (elevated blood pressure), and congestive heart failure (a chronic condition in which the heart does not pump blood as well as it should). Record review of the MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1 usually understood others and was usually understood by others. The MDS indicated Resident #1 had a BIMS score of 13 and was cognitively intact. The MDS indicated Resident #1 required substantial/maximum assistance with toileting hygiene, showering/bathing, rolling to the left and right, moving from sitting to lying, and moving from lying to sitting on the side of the bed. The MDS indicated Resident #1 was dependent with transfers. The MDS indicated Resident #1 was at risk for developing pressure ulcers/injuries. The MDS indicated Resident #1 had 1 stage 3 (full thickness tissue loss. Subcutaneous fat may be visible, but bones, tendon, or muscle is not exposed. Slough (any yellowish material noted in the wound bed) may be present but does not obscure the depth of tissue loss) pressure ulcer and 2 unstageable pressure ulcers. The MDS indicated the 1 stage 3 pressure ulcer, and 2 unstageable pressure ulcers were present upon admission to the facility. Record review of the care plan last revised on 5/23/24 indicated Resident #1 had a potential risk for impairment to skin integrity related to fragile skin and decreased mobility with interventions including monitor/document location, size, and treatment of skin injury and report abnormalities, failure to heal, signs and symptoms of infection, maceration (a softening and breaking down of the skin resulting from prolonged exposure to moisture), etc. to the physician. The care plan indicated Resident #1 required a foley catheter (type of urinary catheter). Record review of the physician orders dated 6/4/24 indicated Resident #1 had an order to clean bilateral buttocks with normal saline or wound cleanser then apply barrier cream every shift for MASD starting 5/23/24. The physician orders indicated Resident #1 had an order to cleanse the open area to the sacrum with normal saline or wound cleanser, apply collagen, and cover with a dry dressing starting 5/29/24. The physician orders indicated Resident #1 had an order to cleanse open area to the sacrum with normal saline or wound cleanser, apply calcium alginate (a highly absorptive dressing composed of calcium sodium alginate that creates a comfortable protective gel when in contact with drainage and helps maintain a moist wound environment), and cover with dry dressing every day shift starting 5/30/24. Record review of the TAR for May 2024 indicated Resident #1 was scheduled to have wound care to his bilateral buttocks as ordered during the day shift on 5/24/24, 5/25/24, 5/26/24, 5/27/24, and 5/28/24 and during the night shift on 5/23/24, 5/24/24, 5/25/24, 5/26/24, and 5/27/24. The TAR indicated Resident #1 did not have wound care performed to his bilateral buttocks on the day shift on 5/26/24 and on the night shift on 5/23/24, 5/24/24, 5/25/24, 5/26/24, and 5/27/24. The TAR indicated Resident #1 was scheduled to have wound care performed to the open area to his sacrum on 5/29/24 and 5/30/24. The TAR indicated he did not have wound care performed to the open area to his sacrum on 5/29/24. Record review of the skin assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1 had discoloration to his buttocks. The skin assessment indicated Resident #1's buttocks previously had fragile scar tissue now with purple discoloration and some noted partial thickness (wounds that extend into the first two layers of skin) opening. Record review of the skin assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1 had MASD to his buttocks. The skin assessment indicated Resident #1 had treatments in place to his wounds. The skin assessment indicated Resident #1 had a low air loss mattress (mattress designed to distribute the patient's body weight over a broad surface area and help prevent skin breakdown). The skin assessment indicated Resident #1 had frequent loose bowel movements (bowel movements that may be watery, mushy, or shapeless). The skin assessment indicated Resident #1 was unaware of bowel movements. Record review of the Wound assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1 had MASD to the sacrum starting 5/20/24 measuring 9cm x 5cm with partial thickness scattered 0.1cm. Record review of a nursing progress note dated 5/23/24 indicated upon getting Resident #1 ready for an appointment it was noted he had MASD with open areas to his bilateral buttocks. The progress note indicated the area was cleansed and the progress note indicated a new order was obtained for barrier cream to the bilateral buttocks for MASD and to cover with a dressing as needed. Record review of the Wound assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1 had a pressure ulcer to his sacrum that was reclassified from MASD to unstageable (type of pressure ulcer that is unstageable due to being covered by necrotic tissue and occurs when prolonged pressure on the skin prevents blood flow and oxygen from reaching the tissue). The Wound Assessment indicated the pressure ulcer to Resident #1's sacrum measured 11cm x 10cm x 0.1cm. The Wound Assessment indicated contributing factors to Resident #1's pressure ulcer included immobility, increased bowel incontinence, diabetes, hospitalization, and worsening since re-admission. Record review of the progress note from the wound care physician dated 5/30/24 indicated Resident #1 had an unstageable (due to necrosis) full thickness pressure ulcer to his sacrum measuring 11cm x 10cm x 0.1cm with 40% slough in the wound bed. The progress note indicated the wound care physician recommended to off load the wound by turning side to side in the bed every 1-2 hours, limit sitting to 60 minutes, and utilizing a low air loss mattress. During an interview on 5/31/24 at 12:02 p.m. Resident #1 was needing something for his bottom. said he had a wound on his bottom, and it hurt. Resident #1 said he had a round cushion to sit on but still need something to aid with the pain. Resident #1 said he was being seen by the wound care doctor, but his wound was not getting any better. Resident #1 said the facility staff were treating his wound, but he did not know how often. During an interview on 5/31/24 at 1:02 p.m. the Wound Care Doctor said when Resident #1 came out of the hospital, he had MASD to his bilateral buttocks that was not over a bony prominence. The Wound Care Doctor said the wound now covered both Resident #1's buttocks and the sacrum. The Wound Care Doctor said the wound was necrotic and had slough in the wound bed. The Wound Care doctor said several factors could have contributed to the deterioration of Resident's #1's wound including incontinent care not being performed in a timely manner, lack of turning and repositioning, and decreased nutrition. The Wound Care Doctor said he originally ordered wound care for the MASD twice a day due to the amount of drainage the MASD to Resident #1's wound had. The Wound Care Doctor was not aware wound care for Resident #1 had not been performed to the MASD on the day shift of 5/24/24 or on the nights shifts of 5/23/24 through 5/27/24. The Wound Care Doctor said he could not say for sure if the lack of wound care had contributed to the deterioration to the bilateral buttocks and sacrum. The Wound Care Doctor said if the drainage had subsided once daily may have been sufficient. The Wound Care Doctor did say he expected his orders to be followed and when the order was written for twice daily it was due to drainage and to prevent deterioration of the wounds. Record review of the facility's Documentation of Wound Treatments dated 7/2022 indicated, The facility completes accurate documentation of wound assessment and treatments, including response to treatment, change in condition, and changes in treatment. Wound assessments are documented upon admission, weekly, and as needed if the resident or wound condition deteriorates .Wound treatments are documented at the time of each treatment. If no treatment is due, an indication on the status of the dressing shall be documented each shift (i.e., clean, dry, intact). Additional documentation shall include but is not limited to: a. Date and time of wound management treatments. b. Weekly progress towards healing and effectiveness of current intervention. c. Any treatment for pain, if present. d. Modifications of treatment or interventions. e. Notifications to physician and/or responsible part regarding wound or treatment changes. This was determined to be an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on 5/31/24 at 3:43 p.m. The Administrator was notified. The Administrator was provided with the Immediate Jeopardy template on 5/31/24 at 3:48 p.m. The following Plan of Removal submitted by the facility was accepted on 6/1/24 at 11:36 a.m. and included: 1. Immediate actions The Medical Director (Resident #1's Primary Care Physician) was notified by the Director of Nursing on 05/31/2024 of the Immediate Jeopardy. A full skin sweep was completed on all residents on 05/31/24 by the Wound Care Nurse and the Director of Nursing. There were no further negative findings with the full facility skin sweep. The Director of Nursing verified that Resident #1's wound care was performed and documented. Resident #1's RP and provider were notified by the Director of Nurses, of the negative findings. All residents were reviewed to ensure head-to-toe skin and wound assessments were completed appropriately, by the Director of Nurses and Wound Care Nurse. 2. Education (provided by the DON, the ADON or Designee) The VP of Clinical Services in-serviced the Director of Nursing and Wound Care Nurse on all of the below in-services on 05/31/2024. All nurses were in-serviced by the Director of Nursing on appropriately completing skin assessments and notifying the provider of all newly identified skin issues in a timely manner on 05/31/2024. Each nurse will be in-serviced prior to returning to shift. This will be completed by 06/01/2024 and nurses will not return to shift without the in-service. The Director of Nursing and the Wound Care Nurse were responsible for ensuring each nurse completed their skin assessments and wound treatments. The Director of Nurses and/or the Wound Care Nurse will monitor the omissions report for wound care, prior to leaving their shifts for the day. Wound care will be assigned to another nurse by the DON or designee, if the attending nurse was not able to complete wound care for their shift. In the electronic healthcare system, there was a reports selection to monitor if there were any omissions in the ETAR's and EMAR's. The Director of Nursing or designee can access the EMARs and ETARs through the software system as well. Schedules were auto created through the Electronic Medical Record system. Nursing staff were in-serviced by the Director of Nursing on 05/31/2024, to notify the Director of Nurses before the end of their shift if they were not able to complete their wound care treatments. This must be communicated in the electronic health reporting system so there was documentation of this being performed. The VPCO, the Administrator, the DON, the ADON, and the Wound Care Nurse monitor the system constantly throughout the entire 24-hour period. The VPCO, the Administrator, the DON, and the Wound Care Nurse will ensure any entries in the system were addressed and all wound care was completed or reassigned to another nurse if needed. The Director of Nursing in-serviced nursing staff on 05/31/24, to complete an audit of their EMARs and ETAR's with the oncoming nurse to ensure there were no omissions in the EMAR's and ETARs for their shift. Each nurse will sign off that they agree there were no omissions. The signature sheet will be reviewed by the Director of Nurses, daily for the next 90 days. The Wound Care Nurse and the DON were re-trained on how to pull the omissions report and directed to check it daily during am clinical meeting, to ensure no treatments were missed going forward, by the VP of Clinical Operations on 5/31/24. If omissions were noted on the report, the nurse responsible for the omission would be contacted immediately by the Director of Nurses or designee to complete documentation related to the omission. The director of Nursing was educated on this process by the VP of Clinical Operations on 05/31/24. All nurses were in-serviced by the Director of Nursing on Policy and Procedure for Pressure Injury Prevention and Skin and Wound Care Management on 05/31/24. This in-service will be completed by 06/01/2024 and nurses will not return to shift without the in-service. This in-service included appropriately completing skin assessments, information on pressure and injury prevention, treatment for non-pressure injuries, accurate documentation of treatments provided, and the importance of wound care management and following the treatment orders. 3. Medical Director - The Medical Director has been notified of the Immediate Jeopardy. 4. QAPI Committee Review - An interim QAPI committee meeting will be completed on 06/01/2024. On 6/1/24 the surveyor confirmed the facility implemented their plan of removal sufficiently to remove the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) by: Observations, interviews, and record reviews were conducted on 06/01/24 from 6:57 p.m. through 10:03 p.m. including the following: Record review of the Skin Sweep Audit Sheet dated 05/31/24 listed all residents' names and highlighted yellow indicated completed and verified skin assessments dated 05/31/24 were documented for all 84 residents. Record review of a QAPI committee signature sheet dated 05/31/24 indicated a meeting was held regarding treatment/services to prevent/heal pressure ulcers. Record review of Resident #1's five-page Treatment Administration Record (TAR) from 5/1/24 to 5/31/24 indicated that the DON and the Wound Nurse reviewed the TAR. Record review of in-services dated 05/31/24 indicated the DON, Wound Care Nurse, and nurses were trained on completing skin assessments and wound treatment, notifying the provider of all newly identified skin issues in a timely manner, pressure injury prevention and management, audit from shift to shift to verify EMAR and ETAR are complete with the off going and oncoming nurse with signature sheet, nurses to notify the DON if unable to complete treatments as ordered on their shift, all documentation on MAR and TAR should be completed prior to leaving shift, pulling omissions report daily, monitor the report, and address any omissions before the end of the day, pressure injury prevention, treatment for pressure and non-pressure injuries, importance of wound care management and following treatment orders, if Wound Care Nurse was unable to complete treatments or skin assessments, and the DON or designee would assign duties to another nurse and ensure duties were completed. During interviews with the DON and Wound Care Nurse, they said they completed a skin sweep on 05/31/24 and all residents had skin assessments completed. They said Resident #1's wound care was completed and documented as completed. They said they were in-serviced regarding completing skin assessments and notifying the provider of all newly identified skin issues in a timely manner. They said they were responsible for ensuring nurses completed skin assessments and wound care treatments. They said they were in-serviced on monitoring the omissions report for wound care in the electronic healthcare system. They said the Wound Care Nurse would complete all treatments and skin assessments and on the days the Wound Nurse was not available, treatments and skin assessments would be delegated to another nurse. They said an audit of the EMAR and ETAR would be completed with the off going and oncoming nurse to ensure there were no omissions for the shift and each nurse would sign off that they agree there were no omissions. The DON said nurses would use barrier creams during patient care on residents with wounds and CNAs would use barrier creams on all other incontinent residents. They said they were in-serviced on appropriately completing skin assessments, pressure injury prevention, treatment for pressure and non-pressure injuries, accurate documentation of treatments provided, and the importance of wound care management and following treatment orders. The Wound Care Nurse said on Thursdays, wound assessment profiles were scheduled on all Big Wounds (anything Wound doctor sees) and Wound Doctor visits/made rounds. She said 100 Hall skin checks were scheduled on Mondays, 200 hall skin checks were scheduled on Tuesday, 300 hall skin checks were scheduled on Wednesday, and 400 hall skin checks were scheduled on Friday. During interviews with the Administrator, DON, and Wound Care Nurse, they said nurses were in-serviced on completing skin assessments and notifying the provider of any new skin issues identified in a timely manner. During an observation on 6/1/24 at 9:55 p.m. LVN B was able to demonstrate using the facility's computer on the 100 Hall nurse cart how to complete an audit of their EMARs and ETARs. Observed and verified the staff signature sheets located in the narcotic notebook the oncoming nurse and the off going nurse at each shift change used to verify that there was nothing in red on the previous shift prior to taking the shift assignment. During an observation on 6/1/24 at 9:58 p.m., the DON and the Wound Care Nurse were able to demonstrate on facility computer how to pull the omissions report. During interviews with LVN B (DOH 04/30/24, worked 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.), LVN C (DOH - December 2023, worked 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.), and LVN D (DOH - April 2024, worked 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.), said they were in-serviced on completing skin assessments and notifying the provider of any new skin issues timely. They said the Wound Care Nurse was responsible for completing treatments and skin assessments and if the Wound Nurse was not available, treatments and skin assessments would be delegated to another nurse. They said they were in-serviced on notifying the DON and documenting in the electronic record if they were not able to complete an assigned skin assessment or treatment during their shift. They said they would notify the DON before the end of their shift if they were unable to complete a skin assessment or treatment. They said they were in-serviced on the importance of wound care and following treatment orders, pressure injury prevention, treatment for non-pressure injuries, accurate documenting of treatments provided, and completing skin assessments. They said the DON in-serviced on auditing the EMAR and ETAR with the off going and oncoming nurse to verify there were no omissions in the EMAR or ETAR during the shift. On 6/1/24 at 10:03 p.m. the Administrator was informed the IJ was removed; however, the facility remained out of compliance the facility remained out of compliance with a scope identified as pattern and a severity of no actual harm with a potential for more than minimal harm due to the facility's need to complete in-service training and evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems.
May 2024 2 deficiencies
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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

Deficiency F0655 (Tag F0655)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a baseline care plan within 48 hours of admis...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission that included the instructions needed to provide effective and person-centered care of the resident that meets professional standards of quality care for 2 of 6 residents (Resident #1 and Resident #2) reviewed for baseline care plans. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 and Resident #2 had baseline care plans completed within 48 hours of admission. This failure could place newly admitted residents at risk of receiving inadequate care and services. Findings included: 1. Record review of the face sheet dated 5/7/24 indicated Resident #1 was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including heart failure, muscle weakness, diabetes, hypertension (elevated blood pressure), and difficult walking. Record review of the MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1 admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The MDS indicated Resident #1 was understood by others and usually understood others. The MDS indicated Resident #1 had a BIMS of 07 and was moderately cognitively impaired. Record review of the baseline care plan dated 2/8/24 indicated sections including activities of daily living, fall/safety/restraints/alarms, nutrition, pain, skin, sensory needs, elimination, infection, anticoagulant therapy, treatment(s)/procedures, and physician orders theses sections were not filled out for Resident #1. The baseline care plan for Resident #1 was not locked or signed. 2. Record review of the face sheet dated 5/7/24 indicated Resident #2 was a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including dementia, weakness, atrial fibrillation (an irregular, often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe, and hypertension. Record review of the MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident #2 admitted to the facility on [DATE]. During an interview on 5/3/24 at 1:37 pm the DON said Resident #2 did not have a baseline or comprehensive care plan. The DON said the facility had an action plan related to baseline care plans. Record review of an action plan dated 2/21/24 indicated the facility had a problem regarding baseline care plans not being opened, completed, and a copy given to the resident or resident representative withing 48 hours of admission. The action plan indicated the goal was for baseline care plans would be completed within 48 hours of admission and a copy given to the resident or resident representative. During an interview on 5/7/24 at 10:56 a.m. MDS Coordinator B said she started at the facility approximately 2 weeks ago but had gone on vacation for a week after starting at the facility. MDS Coordinator B said the MDS Coordinators are responsible for opening and starting the baseline care plan. MDS Coordinator B said the treatment nurse, activities, dietary, and social services have parts to complete in the baseline care plans. MDS Coordinator B said the importance of the baseline care plan showed what level of assistance a resident needed, what a resident's functional status was, and if a resident had a specialized diet on admission. MDS Coordinator B Coordinator said a baseline care plan should be completed within 48 hours. During an interview on 5/7/24 at 11:05 a.m. the DON said the MDS Coordinator was responsible for ensuring baseline care plans were completed within 48 hours of admission. The DON said the MDS was responsible for opening the care plan and then reviewing and ensuring every section was completed by the departments accurately. The DON said the importance of a baseline care plan was so staff knew how to take care of the resident, so the family, resident, and staff were on the same page to know what the resident's needs were and how the facility was going to meet them. Record review of the facility's Care Plans-Baseline policy dated 2/2023 indicated, The facility will develop and implement a baseline care plan for each resident that includes the instructions needed to provide effective and person-centered care of the resident that meet professional standards. The baseline care plan will: a. Be developed within 48 hours of a resident's admission. B. Include the minimum healthcare information necessary to properly care for a resident including, but not limited to: i. Initial goals based on admission orders. ii. Physician orders. iii. Dietary orders. iv. Therapy services. v. PASARR recommendation, if applicable .An administrative nurse shall verify within 48 hours that a baseline care plan has been developed .
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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

Comprehensive Care Plan (Tag F0656)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with resident rights for 2 of 6 (Resident #1 and Resident #2) residents reviewed for care plans, The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's code status was properly care planned. The facility failed to ensure Resident #2 had a care plan completed. This failure could place the residents at increased risk of not having their individual needs met and a decreased quality of life. Findings Included: 1. Record review of the face sheet dated 5/7/24 indicated Resident #1 was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including heart failure, muscle weakness, diabetes, hypertension (elevated blood pressure), and difficult walking. Record review of the MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1 admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The MDS indicated Resident #1 was understood by others and usually understood others. The MDS indicated Resident #1 had a BIMS of 07 and was moderately cognitively impaired. Record review of the physician orders dated 5/7/24 indicated Resident #1 had an order for Code Status: DNR starting 3/25/24. Record review of an Out-Of-Hospital Do-Not-Resuscitate Order dated 3/23/24 indicated Resident #1 DNR was effective 3/23/24. Record review of the care plan dated 3/13/24 indicated Resident #1 wished to be a full code. 2. Record review of the face sheet dated 5/7/24 indicated Resident #2 was a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including dementia, weakness, atrial fibrillation (an irregular, often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe, and hypertension. Record review of the MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident #2 admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Record review of Resident #2s clinical record from 4/19/24 to 5/7/24 revealed there was no care plan completed. During an interview on 5/7/24 at 9:44 a.m. LVN A said the baseline and comprehensive care plans were completed in the care plan meeting. LVN A said the code status in the orders and in the care plan, should definitely be the same. LVN A said it was important that the code status in the orders and care plan be the same to ensure there was no confusion regarding what a resident's code status was. During an interview on 5/7/24 at 10:56 a.m. MDS Coordinator B said she started at the facility approximately 2 weeks ago but had gone on vacation for a week after starting at the facility. MDS Coordinator B said the comprehensive care plan should be completed within 14 days of admission. MDS Coordinator B said the comprehensive care plan and orders for code status should be the same. MDS Coordinator B said the importance of the code status in the orders and in the care plan, being the same was so in the event of a resident becoming unresponsive, with no heartbeat, and not breathing staff would know what the resident's wishes were and how to proceed with the resident's care. During an interview on 5/7/24 at 11:05 a.m. the DON said the comprehensive care plan should be completed within 7-10 day of a resident admitting to the facility. The DON said the code status in the comprehensive care plan should be the same as the code status in the orders. The DON said the importance of a comprehensive care plan was so facility staff knew what the needs of a resident were and what the resident and facility expected of the needs being provided for. The DON said the importance of the code status in the care plan being the same as the code status in the orders was to ensure staff knew how to care for a resident in the event of the resident becoming unresponsive, with no heartbeat, and not breathing. Record review of the facility's Comprehensive Care Plans policy dated 7/2022 indicated, It is the policy of this facility to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with residents rights, that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychological needs that are identified in the resident's comprehensive assessment .The comprehensive care plan will be developed within 7 days after the completion of the comprehensive MDS .
Apr 2024 3 deficiencies 2 IJ (2 affecting multiple)
CRITICAL (K) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Notification of Changes (Tag F0580)

Someone could have died · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to consult with the physician when the resident experienced a change i...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to consult with the physician when the resident experienced a change in condition / a need to alter treatment significantly for 1 (Resident #1) of 6 residents reviewed for a change of condition. The facility failed to notify the physician when Resident #1 refused all oral medications for 4 days ([1/18/24 to 1/21/24], which included Furosemide, Isosorbide Mononitrate ER, Carvedilol, Sacubitril-Valsartan [medications used in the treatment of heart failure] and Metformin HCl [ used to treat diabetes]) leading up to his hospitalization on 1/22/24 during which he was diagnosed with urosepsis. The facility failed to notify the physician when Resident #1 refused to have ordered labs (CBC, CMP and UA) obtained on 1/17/24, which would have identified an urinary tract infection. The facility failed to notify the physician when Resident #1 had decreased oral intake 3 days leading up to his hospitalization (dehydration contributes to bacterial growth). These failures resulted in an identification of an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on 4/12/24 at 5:12 p.m. While the IJ was removed on 4/13/24, the facility remained out of compliance at no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy with a scope identified as isolated due to the facility's need to complete in-service training and evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems. This failure could affect residents by placing them at risk for a delay in medical treatment, decline in health, and death. Findings included: Record review of the face sheet for Resident #1 dated 3/28/24 indicated he was [AGE] years old admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including, aftercare following joint replacement surgery, fracture of the right femur (the head of the hip joint), acute bronchitis, bradycardia (slow heart rate), dementia, sick sinus syndrome (disease in which the heart's natural pacemaker becomes damaged and is no longer able to generate normal heartbeats at the normal rate) presence of a cardiac pacemaker, insulin dependent diabetes with chronic kidney disease, and high blood pressure. Record review of Resident #1's MDS dated [DATE] indicated he usually understood others and usually made himself understood. The MDS indicated Resident #1 had severe cognitive impairment (BIMS of 6). The MDS indicated he had no behavior of rejecting care. The MDS indicated he had no physical (hitting, kicking pushing etc.) or verbal behaviors (threatening others, screaming at others cursing at others). The MDS indicated Resident #1 was dependent on staff for lower body dressing and the putting on/taking off of footwear. The MDS indicated Resident #1 required moderate assistance with upper body dressing, showering, and toileting. The MDS indicated he required supervision or touch assistance with personal hygiene and eating. The MDS indicated he required set up or clean up assistance only with eating. The MDS indicated Resident #1 was dependent on staff for sit to stand transfers, chair/bed- to- chair transfers, toilet transfers, and tub/shower transfers. The MDS indicated Resident #1 required substantial/maximal assistance with walking ten feet, and the ability to move from lying on the back to sitting on the side of the bed with no back support. The MDS indicated Resident #1 required supervision or touch assistance with the ability to roll to the left or right side while in the bed and the ability to move from setting on the side of the bed to lying flat on the bed. The MDS indicated Resident #1 was occasionally incontinent of bladder and was always incontinent of bowel. Record review of the baseline care plan dated 12/22/23 for Resident #1 did not indicate Resident #1 had a catheter. The baseline care plan did not indicate Resident #1 refused care, treatment, or medications. Record review of the comprehensive care plan dated 1/5/24 for Resident #1 did not indicate Resident #1 had a catheter. The baseline care plan did not indicate Resident #1 refused care, treatment, or medications. Record review of the physician order summary report from 12/21/23 to 1/22/24 reflected Resident #1's medication and supplement orders included the following (theis medication orders were active prior to Resident #1's discharge from the facility on 1/22/24); *Aspirin Oral Tablet Delayed Release 81 MG- Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for Heart health (start date 12/22/23); *Atorvastatin Calcium Oral Tablet 40 MG -Give 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime for hyperlipidemia (start date 12/21/23); *Furosemide Oral Tablet 20 MG -Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for Heart failure (start date 12/22/23); *Isosorbide Mononitrate ER Oral Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour 30 MG-Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for Heart failure (start date 12/22/23); *Spironolactone Oral Tablet 25 MG -Give 0.5 tablet by mouth one time a day for Heart failure (start date 12/22/23); *Carvedilol Oral Tablet 12.5 MG -Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for Heart failure (start date 12/21/23); *Metformin HCl Oral Tablet 500 MG- Give 2 tablet by mouth two times a day for DM (diabetes) (start date 12/21/23) *Sacubitril-Valsartan Oral Tablet 24-26 MG -Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for Heart failure (start date 12/21/23) *Calcium Carb-Cholecalciferol Oral Tablet 600-10 MG-MCG-Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for Supplement (start date 12/22/23) *Ferrous Gluconate Oral Tablet 324 MG -Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for anemia (start date 12/22/23); *Fish Oil Oral Capsule 1000 MG Give 2 capsule by mouth one time a day for supplement (start date 12/22/23); *Multi Vitamin/Minerals Tablet -Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for Dietary/Nutritional Supplement for 60 Days (start date 1/13/24); *Zinc Sulfate Tablet 220 MG- Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for Nutritional/Dietary Supplement for 60 Days (start date 1/13/24); *Prostat two times a day for Wound healing for 60 Days -Give 30 ml by mouth two times a day (start date 1/12/24); and *Vitamin C Tablet 500 MG -Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for Nutritional/Dietary Supplement for 60 Days (start date 1/12/24). Record review of the physician's order summary report from 12/21/23 to 1/22/24 reflected Resident #1 was to have a CBC (A complete blood count, also known as a full blood count, is a set of medical laboratory tests that provide information about the cells in a person's blood. The CBC indicates the counts of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets, the concentration of hemoglobin, and the hematocrit), CMP ( a blood test that gives doctors information about the body's fluid balance, levels of electrolytes like sodium and potassium, and how well the kidneys and liver are working), and UA (urinalysis is a test of your urine. Doctors use urine tests to find issues including UTI)/CS (culture and sensitivity- a culture is a test to find germs (such as bacteria or a fungus) that can cause an infection. A sensitivity test checks to see what kind of medicine, such as an antibiotic, will work best to treat the illness or infection) one time only related to cystitis (inflammation if the urinary bladder). The order was dated 1/13/24. Record review of the January 2024 MAR for Resident #1 for January 2024 indicated Resident #1 refused the following medications and supplements on the following dates/ times; *Aspirin Oral Tablet Delayed Release 81 MG refused on, 1/18/24 at 7:30 a.m., 1/19/24 at 7:30 a.m., 1/20/24 at 7:30 a.m., and 1/21/24 at 7:30 a.m.; *Atorvastatin Calcium Oral Tablet 40 MG- refused on, 1/19/24 at 7:00 p.m., 1/20/24 at 7:00 p.m., and 1/21/24 at 7:00 p.m.; *Furosemide Oral Tablet 20 MG refused on, 1/18/24 at 7:30 a.m., 1/19/24 at 7:30 a.m., 1/20/24 at 7:30 a.m., and 1/21/24 at 7:30 a.m.; *Isosorbide Mononitrate ER Oral Tablet Extended Release refused on, 1/18/24 at 7:30 a.m., 1/19/24 at 7:30 a.m., 1/20/24 at 7:30 a.m., and 1/21/24 at 7:30 a.m.; *Spironolactone Oral Tablet 25 MG refused on, 1/18/24 at 7:30 a.m., 1/19/24 at 7:30 a.m., 1/20/24 at 7:30 a.m., and 1/21/24 at 7:30 a.m.; *Carvedilol Oral Tablet 12.5 MG refused on, 1/18/24 at 7:30 a.m., 1/19/24 at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., 1/20/24 at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., and 1/21/24 at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. ; *Metformin HCl Oral Tablet 500 MG refused on, 1/18/24 at 7:30 a.m., 1/19/24 at 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., 1/20/24 at 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and 1/21/24 at 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; *Sacubitril-Valsartan Oral Tablet 24-26 MG refused on, 1/18/24 at 9:00 a.m., 1/19/24 at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., 1/20/24 at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and 1/21/24 at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; *Calcium Carb-Cholecalciferol Oral Tablet 600-10 MG-MCG refused on, 1/18/24 at 7:30 a.m., 1/19/24 at 7:30 a.m., 1/20/24 at 7:30 a.m., and 1/21/24 at 7:30 a.m.; *Ferrous Gluconate Oral Tablet 324 mg refused on, -- 1/18/24 at 7:30 a.m., 1/19/24 at 7:30 a.m., 1/20/24 at 7:30 a.m., and 1/21/24 at 7:30 a.m.; *Fish Oil Oral Capsule 1000 MG refused on, - 1/18/24 at 7:30 a.m., 1/19/24 at 7:30 a.m., 1/20/24 at 7:30 a.m., and 1/21/24 at 7:30 a.m.; *Multi Vitamin/Minerals Tablet refused on, 1/18/24 at 7:00 a.m., 1/19/24 at 7:00 a.m., 1/20/24 at 7:00 a.m., and 1/21/24 at 7:00 a.m.; *Zinc Sulfate Tablet 220mg refused on, 1/18/24 at 7:00 a.m., 1/19/24 at 7:00 a.m., 1/20/24 at 7:00 a.m., and 1/21/24 at 7:00 a.m.; *Prostat refused on, 1/18/24 at 7:00 a.m., 1/19/24 at 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., 1/20/24 at 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and 1/21/24 at 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; *Vitamin C Tablet 500 MG refused on, 1/18/24 at 7:00 a.m., 1/19/24 at 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., 1/20/24 at 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and 1/21/24 at 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Record review lab sheet dated 1/17/24 indicated Resident #1 had refused to have the CBC, CMP and UA/CS collected that were ordered on 1/13/24. Record review of the nursing progress notes from 1/13/24 to 1/21/24 for Resident #1 did not document reflect the Physician or Nurse Practitioner had been notified of any of Resident #1's oral medication/supplement refusals or that Resident #1 had refused to have the ordered labs (CBC, CMP and UA/CS) collected. Record review of the facility assignment sheets from 1/18/24 to 1/22/24 indicated LVN A took care of Resident #1 on 1/18/24 from 6am-6pm and MA H passed medications to Resident #1 on 1/18/24. The facility assignment sheets indicated MA G was assigned to Resident #1 on 1/19/24 -1/21/24. The assignment sheets indicated LVN I took care of Resident #1 on 1/19/24 from 6am -6pm. The assignment sheets indicated LVN D had taken care of Resident #1 from 6am-6pm on 1/20/24-1/22/24. The facility assignment sheets indicated CNA K took care of Resident #1 from 6a-6p on 1/19/24 and 1/21/24. The facility assignment sheets indicated CNA J took care of Resident #1 on 1/20/24. During an interview on 4/9/24 at 3:50 p.m., CNA K said she could not recall Resident #1. CNA K said she could not remember if Resident #1 had decreased intake (what is consumed orally, what is eaten and drank). CNA K said if any Resident had a decrease in their food or fluid intake she would notify the nurse caring for that Resident. CNA K said any record of Resident #1's intake and output (that which is produced, ejected, or expelled [urine, vomit, stool]) would be documented in the EMR. During an interview on 4/9/24 at 3:54 p.m., CNA J said she remembered Resident #1 and took care of him regularly during his most recent stay at the facility (12/21/23 to 1/22/24). CNA J said Resident #1 had good days and bad days in regard to his oral intake. CNA J said towards the end of his stay it did seem Resident #1 had declined. CNA J said she could not say that his oral intake had decreased substantially but would have notified the nurse caring for Resident #1 if she had noticed a decrease in his intake CNA J said any record of Resident #1's intake and output would be documented in the EMR. During an interview on 4/10/24 at 3:00 p.m., LVN I said she could not remember if she had been told Resident #1 had refused to take any medications. LVN I said she did not think it (Resident #1 refusing oral meds) had been reported to her because she would always go and attempt the administration herself if a MA reported a resident was refusing. LVN I said if a Resident still refused medication during her attempt she would notify the Physician or Nurse Practitioner. LVN I said she could not recall making an attempt to administer Resident #1 medications, thus she believed she had not been notified but could not say for sure. LVN I said she could not remember if Resident #1 had decreased intake leading up to 1/22/24. LVN I said she would have notified the Physician or Nurse Practitioner if she had been notified and had unsuccessfully attempted to increase Resident #1's intake. LVN I said she could not recall if any CNA had reported to her that Resident #1 had decreased intake. LVN I said she could not recall if the independent lab company had notified her that Resident #1 had refused to labs obtained on 1/17/24. LVN I said the Physician or Nurse Practitioner should have been notified of Resident #1's refusal for lab collection. During an interview on 4/10/24 at 3:15 pm, MA G said Resident #1 was refusing all his oral medications leading up to his hospitalization on 1/22/24. MA G said she notified the nurse with each pass that Resident #1 was refusing to take his medications. MA G said she would not have waited for him (Resident #1) to refuse all day before notifying the nurse because missing medications could be very serious depending on the medication and purpose of the medication. MA G said the nurse was notified promptly with each refusal as the nurse would need to attempt the administration themself and notify the physician accordingly. MA G could not recall which nurse she notified or the specific dates she cared for him when he was refusing all his oral medications. During an interview on 4/10/24 at 3:29 p.m., LVN D said that it had been reported to him before his shift on 1/22/24 was that Resident #1 had decreased intake over the past 3 days and had no input in the past 24 hours. LVN D was asked to clarify his statement as his note written on 1/22/24 stated Resident has not eaten or had any fluids x3 days. LVN D said that was a mistake., he said Resident #1 had no intake x3 meals (in the past 24 hours) and a decrease in intake in the days leading up to 1/22/24, based on what had been reported to him. LVN D said he had been told by the MAs that Resident #1 had refused some of his oral medications in the days leading up (1/20/24 and 1/21/24) to his hospitalization on 1/22/24 but was not aware that he (Resident #1) was refusing all of his oral medications. LVN D said he could not recall what medications the MAs said Resident #1 had refused. LVN D said he had not reported to the physician or nurse practitioner Resident #1 was refusing medications and having decreased oral intake prior to 1/22/24 because he had been told that was normal behavior for Resident #1. LVN D explained he had not regularly taken care of Resident #1. During an interview on 4/11/24 at 2:00 p.m., DON Q said she had contacted the lab in order to see if there were any further documents related to Resident #1's ordered labs on 1/13/24, but the lab was not able to provide any additional documents related to the labs ordered on 1/13/24. The DON said the Physician and/or Nurse Practitioner should have been notified that the labs ordered on 1/13/24 had been refused by Resident #1. The DON said it was not acceptable to fail to notify the medical provider that a resident had been refusing oral medications for four days. The DON said the medical provider should have been notified with each refusal. The DON said it was not acceptable for the physician not to be notified that Resident #1 had decreased oral intake for several days. The DON said she knew the Corporate Nurse had conducted multiple in-services during her time as the Interim DON. The DON said she started at the facility on 3/26/24 and had conducted in-services over notification on 3/29/24. The DON said the facility had no intake/output records to provide for Resident #1. She explained unless a resident had a specific order for intake and output monitoring the records were generally not entered. The DON said she did look to see if there were any paper intake records to provide but there were none. During an interview on 4/12/24 at 10:22 a.m., LVN A said she did remember being notified Resident #1 was refusing medications but could not recall the exact date. LVN A said she had notified the DON at the time (DON X) but had not notified the Physician or Nurse Practitioner. LVN A said the former DON (DON X) had told her that Resident #1 was going to go on hospice. LVN A said the assumed the DON had would take care of the notification if it was needed. LVN A said she never saw any paperwork and Resident #1 was never put on hospice. LVN A said Resident #1 had an overall decline in the few weeks before his hospitalization after his family member had discharged home. LVN A said he had a decrease in oral intake and increased combative behaviors. LVN A said again she had not notified the physician but had notified the DON under the assumption the DON was attempting to move him to hospice care. LVN A said she could not recall Resident #1 having an order for CBC, CMP and UA/CS on 1/13/24. LVN A said she should have documented the refusal of care (including the refusal of medications and ordered labs) should have been documented in the progress notes; the Physician or the Nurse Practitioner notified and the notification documented in the progress notes. During an interview on 4/12/24 at 1:47 p.m., the Nurse Practitioner said she had not been notified prior to 1/22/24 that Resident #1 had decreased oral intake in the days leading up to 1/22/24. The Nurse Practitioner said she had not been notified Resident #1 had been refusing medications and was not notified Resident #1 refused ordered labs. The Nurse Practitioner said the labs had been ordered on 1/13/24 by Resident #1's physician because a CNA had reported Resident #1 had increased agitation. The Nurse Practitioner said there was no documentation that Resident #1's physician had been notified of Resident #1's decreased oral intake for days leading up to his hospitalization, medication refusals leading up to hospitalization or refusal of the ordered labs. The Nurse Practitioner said had she been notified of she would have ordered to have Resident #1 sent to hospital sooner. During an interview on 4/12/24 at 3:20 p.m., ADON P said the Physician and/or Nurse Practitioner should have been notified that the labs ordered on 1/13/24 had been refused by Resident #1. ADON P said it was not acceptable to fail to notify the medical provider that a resident had been refusing oral medications for four days. ADON P said the medical provider should have been notified with each refusal. ADON P said it was not acceptable for the physician not to be notified that Resident #1 had decreased oral intake for several days. ADON P said DON Q had completed an in-service over notification but would ensure more specific in-services would be completed as well. During an interview on 4/12/24 at 3:40 p.m., the Administrator said she started at the facility in February of 2024. The Administrator said she expected staff to follow policy and procedure related to physician notification. The Administrator said she believed the DON had conducted in-services over notification. During an interview on 4/13/24 at 12:41 p.m., Resident #1's Physician said he had no recollection or documentation that the facility had notified him regarding Resident #1's decreased oral intake for days leading up to his hospitalization, medication refusals leading up to hospitalization or refusal of the ordered labs. Record review of the facility policy and procedure dated 03/01/23 titled Notification of Changes stated, Policy: the purpose of this policy is to ensure the facility promptly informs the resident, consults the resident's physician .when there is a change requiring notification Circumstances requiring notification include: (2) Significant change in the resident's physical, mental or psychosocial condition such as deterioration in health, mental or psychosocial status. This may include (a) Life threatening conditions or (b) Clinical complications. (3) Circumstances that require a need to alter treatment . Record review of the facility policy and procedure dated March of 2022, titled Medication Administration stated, Policy: Medications are administered .as ordered by the physician in accordance with professional standards of practice .(19) Report and document any adverse effects or refusals . The Administrator was notified on 4/12/24 at 5:40 p.m. that an Immediate Jeopardy situation was identified due to the above failures. The Administrator was provided with the Immediate Jeopardy template on 4/12/24 at 5:43 p.m. The facility's Plan of Removal was accepted on 4/13/24 at 1:22 p.m. and included: *The Medical Director was notified by the Assistant Director of Nursing on 4/12/24. The medical director was notified of the concurrent IJ on 4/13/24 by the VP of Clinical Operation. *Nursing staff were in-serviced on 4/12/24 regarding change in condition and refusal of care notification of the provider, DON, and RP, by the ADON and VP of Clinical Operations. All nurses will be in-serviced on this procedure prior to the start of their shift. *The DON and ADON will monitor documentation, as part of the daily clinical meeting, to ensure that any residents who refuse care, all notifications were completed. The DON and ADON were in-serviced by the VP of Clinical Operations on 4/13/24. On 4/13/24 the surveyor confirmed the facility implemented their plan of removal sufficiently to remove the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) by: During an interview on 4/13/24 at 12:41 p.m., the Medical Director confirmed he had been notified of the Immediate Jeopardy regarding notification on 4/13/24. Record review of the facility's audit document dated 4/13/24 reflected the ADON reviewed all residents for the last 24 hours, to determine if any residents who refused care, had the proper notifications documented. During an interview on 4/13/24 at 12:57 p.m., ADON P confirmed she reviewed all residents for the last 24 hours, to determine if any residents who refused care, had the proper notifications documented. She said the review included MAR/TAR review and nursing progress notes. ADON P said no refusals without documentation/notification were identified. ADON P said herself and the DON will would continue to monitor documentation, as part of the daily clinical meeting, to ensure that any residents who refused care had all notifications completed (medical provider, family and RP as pertinent). During an interview on 4/13/24 at 3:21 p.m., DON Q said she would continue to monitor documentation, as part of the daily clinical meeting, to ensure that any residents who refused care had all notifications completed (medical provider, family and RP as pertinent). Record review of the in-service training report and accompanied sign in sheet dated 4/12/24, titled Residents that refuse care, indicated nursing in-services over response to resident refusal of care was to include provider notification and documentation of that notification, as well as family and/or RP notification, had been initiated. Record review of the in-service training report and accompanied sign in sheet dated 4/12/24, titled Resident Change of Condition, indicated direct care staff in-services over any change in resident condition was to be communicated to the charge nurse and the charge nurse was to assess the resident, document the change on the 24 hour report and notifications (provider, RP and family)completed. Staff interviewed on 4/13/24 between 1:30 p.m. and 3:38 p.m., (LVN O, LVN I, LVN N, LVN BB, LVN A, LVN R, LVN C, MA M, CNA S, CNA T, CNA L, CNA V, CNA W, HA U, MA H and CNA AA [this was all direct care staff from all shifts that had worked since 4/12/24]) MAs indicated that if a resident refused a medication they would notify the nurse promptly and that each med pass refusal would require notification to the charge nurse. CNAs said if the noticed an abrupt or gradual change in a resident's intake they would notify the nurse. The nurses said they would document any medication refusal and notify the medical provider as well as the resident RP. Nurses said if they were notified a resident had decrease (abrupt or gradual) in oral intake they would notify the physician, DON and responsible party. Nurses said if a resident refused ordered labs they would notify the medical provider, the DON and the RP. Nurses indicated that part of the daily clinical stand-up meeting was discussing any changes in resident condition, behaviors and status. During an interview on 4/13/24 at 3:40 p.m., the Administrator said no staff would be allowed to work until they completed in-services. While the IJ was removed on 4/13/24 at 3:44 p.m., the facility remained out of compliance at no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy with a scope identified as isolated due to the facility's need to complete in-service training and evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems.
CRITICAL (K) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Incontinence Care (Tag F0690)

Someone could have died · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident who had a urinary catheter receive...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident who had a urinary catheter received appropriate treatment and services to prevent urinary tract infections and pain for 1 of 6 (Resident #1) residents reviewed for urinary catheters. The facility did not ensure the needed an order for catheter care was entered when Resident #1 returned from the hospital with a Foley catheter in place on 1/1/24. The facility did not ensure catheter care was documented for Resident #1 from 1/1/24 to 1/17/24. The facility did not ensure Resident #1 was provided catheter care from 1/1/24 to 1/17/24. The facility did not clearly document the discontinuation of Resident #1's foley catheter or circumstances for it's discontinuation. Resident #1 was admitted to the hospital on [DATE] and was found to have Urosepsis (sepsis caused by infections of the urinary tract). Resident #1 passed away at the hospital on 1/22/24. These failures resulted in an identification of an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on 4/12/24 at 5:12 p.m. While the IJ was removed on 4/13/24, the facility remained out of compliance at no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy with a scope identified as isolated due to the facility need to complete in-service training and evaluate the effectiveness of their corrective systems. These failures could place residents at risk of urinary tract infections, sepsis (sepsis occurs when chemicals released in the bloodstream to fight an infection trigger inflammation throughout the body) and death. Findings included: Record review of the face sheet dated 3/28/24 indicated Resident #1 was an 87- year- old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including, aftercare following joint replacement surgery, fracture of the right femur (the head of the hip joint), acute bronchitis, bradycardia (slow heart rate), dementia, sick sinus syndrome (disease in which the heart's natural pacemaker becomes damaged and is no longer able to generate normal heartbeats at the normal rate), presence of a cardiac pacemaker, insulin dependent diabetes with chronic kidney disease, and high blood pressure. Record review of the baseline care plan 12/22/24 for Resident #1 indicated he had the potential /actual elimination deficit related to bowel incontinence and bladder incontinence. The care plan interventions included use/ incontinent pads /briefs/pull- ups as needed. The baseline care plan did not indicate Resident #1 had a catheter. Record review of the comprehensive care plan dated 1/5/24 for Resident #1 did not indicate Resident #1 had a catheter. Record review of the nursing note dated 12/31/24 at 6:17 p.m., stated Notified by aide resident did not have output this shift, VS (vital signs):109/74 (blood pressure),67 (pulse),18 (respiration rate) ,98.9 (temperature) 92% (oxygen saturation) at room air. Resident lethargic. NP (Nurse Practitioner) notified. Order for straight cath (catheter) if no output send to ER. No output noted, TX nurse at bedside to assist. EMS notified Residents RP . DON made aware. This note was written by LVN A. Record review of the hospital discharge instructions/ summary dated 12/31/23 indicated Resident #1 had a diagnosis of urinary retention and was returning to the facility with a Foley catheter in place. Record review of the physician's order summary report from 12/21/23 to 1/22/24 found it did not list an order for catheter care. Record review of the nursing note dated 1/1/24 at 9:01 a.m., stated Resident returned from hospital via EMS at approx. (approximately) 0900 (9:00 a.m.) to room . foley catheter in place r/t (related to) urinary retention. Call light placed within reach. DON and NP aware. This note was written by LVN I. Record review of the daily skilled nursing notes from 1/1/24 to 1/17/24 indicated Resident #1 had a Foley catheter in place on the following dates; *01/02/2024- (this skilled note was completed by LVN I); *01/05/2024- (this skilled note was completed by LVN I); *01/07/2024- (this skilled note was completed by LVN E); *01/10/2024- (this skilled note was completed by LVN E); *01/11/2024- (this skilled note was completed by LVN E); *01/14/2024- (this skilled note was completed by LVN Z); *01/16/2024- (this skilled note was completed by LVN I); and *01/17/2024- this skilled note was completed by LVN I). None of the daily skilled notes indicated catheter care was provided to Resident #1. Record review of the daily skilled nursing note on 1/18/24 indicated Resident #1 did not have a Foley catheter in place. Record review of nursing progress notes from 1/2/24- 1/22/24 found documentation of Resident #1's foley catheter being in place on 1/2/23 and 1/3/24. These notes did not indicate catheter care was provided. There was no other documentation regarding Resident #1's Foley catheter from 1/3/24 to 1/22/24 in the nursing progress notes. Record review of the MAR for January 2024 did not indicate Resident #1 had received catheter care. There was no order on the MAR for Foley catheter care. Record review of the facility staffing assignment sheets from 1/1/24 to 1/18/24 indicated LVN E had been assigned to Resident #1 two of the days from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. During an interview on 4/10/24 at 12:55 p.m., LVN E said she remembered Resident #1 but could not remember if he had a catheter. LVN E said if she had provided catheter care to Resident #1 it should be documented on Resident #1's MAR. LVN E said it was important to provide catheter to decrease the risk of infection. Record review of the facility staffing assignment sheets from 1/1/24 to 1/18/24 indicated LVN I had been assigned to Resident #1 nine of the days from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. During an interview on 4/10/24 at 3:00 p.m., LVN I said she could not recall if Resident #1 had a catheter. LVN I said she could not recall performing catheter care for Resident #1 because she could not recall if he had a catheter. LVN I said if Resident #1 had a catheter then she would have documented catheter care on the MAR. LVN I said when a resident returned from the hospital with a catheter in place there was a set orders entered related to the catheter and those orders included catheter care on each shift. LVN I said the nurse receiving the resident usually puts the orders in but that the DON or ADON would also assist with entering the necessary orders. LVN I said she did not recall being the nurse that received Resident #1 from the hospital on 1/1/24 and could not recall if she entered orders or if DON X or ADON Y had entered the orders. LVN I said it was important for the order to be entered as it would prompt the nurse to complete catheter care. LVN I said it was important for nurses to complete catheter care to help prevent bladder infections. Record review of the facility staffing assignment sheets from 1/1/24 to 1/18/24 indicated LVN A had been assigned to Resident #1 six of the days from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. During an interview on 4/12/24 at 10:22 a.m., LVN A said she remembered Resident #1 and remembered he had a catheter. LVN A said she remembered performing catheter care and it should be documented on Resident #1's MAR. LVN A said she did not think Resident #1 had a catheter the entire time he was at the facility. LVN A said she had heard he had pulled it out but could not say for sure. LVN A said it was important for the resident to with catheters to receive catheter care to decrease the risk of infection. Record review of the nursing progress note dated 1/22/24 at 8:58 a.m. stated, spoke with .NP (nurse practitioner) and DON about the resident change of condition. Resident has not eaten or had any fluids x3 days although they have been highly encouraged. Upon assessing resident after getting report from (previous shift nurse) that resident went from being alert and combative to very lethargic and slow to respond to pain stimuli .Vitals were wnl (within normal limits) but blood sugar was 445 .orders were to send him out for further evaluation . Record review of the hospital problems list dated 1/22/24 stated Resident #1 had a primary diagnosis of sepsis with encephalopathy (a broad term for any brain disease that alters brain function or structure, causes include infection) without shock (condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow). Record review of the hospital critical care note dated 1/22/24 indicated Resident #1 had been diagnosed with urosepsis (sepsis caused by infections of the urinary tract). The note detailed that the presumed source of sepsis was a urinary tract infection with MRSA (staph infection that is difficult to treat because of resistance to some antibiotics). Record review of the hospital final disposition of body report dated 1/28/24 indicated Resident #1 had passed away. The cause of death was identified as sepsis. During an interview with ADON P on 4/12/24 at 3:20 p.m., ADON P said she had been at the facility as the ADON since 02/19/24. ADON P said the VP of clinical operations was the interim DON at that time and they were working to correct a lot of issues at the facility. ADON P said nurses should be performing catheter care each shift and as needed. ADON P said catheter care was important to decrease the risk of urinary tract infections. ADON P said the system in place to ensure residents received catheter care was to ensure the appropriate orders were entered for catheter care. ADON P said since she had been with the facility morning clinical meetings were held Monday through Friday. ADON P said during these clinical meetings every resident in the facility was reviewed. ADON P said part of this clinical meeting was reviewing any new admissions, re-admissions and any residents that had been out to the hospital, had all appropriate orders entered for any new appliances they might have received while out of the facility such as catheters. ADON P said she believed she had performed an audit at the beginning of April 2024 to ensure residents with catheters had appropriate orders and nurses were documenting catheter care. During an interview with DON Q on 4/12/24 at 3:35 p.m., DON Q said she had been at the facility as the DON since 3/26/24. DON Q said the VP of clinical operations had been acting as the interim DON. DON Q said the previous DON (DON X) had been terminated and walked out of the facility. DON Q said they were working to correct a lot of issues at the facility. DON Q said nurses should be performing catheter care each shift and as needed. DON Q said it was important to ensure residents with catheters received catheter care to decrease the risk of urinary tract infections. DON Q said since she had been with the facility morning clinical meetings had been daily Monday through Friday. DON Q said part of this clinical meeting was reviewing any new admissions, re-admissions and any residents that had been out to the hospital had all appropriate orders entered for any new appliances they had such as catheters. Record review of the facility policy and procedure dated July of 2022, titled Catheter Care, stated It is the policy of this facility to ensure that residents with indwelling catheters receive appropriate catheter care . Policy Explanation (1) Catheter care will be performed every shift and as needed by nursing personnel . An interview was attempted with ADON Y (the former ADON) regarding catheter care and order entry process on the following dates 4/10/24 and 4/11/24 but was not completed. An interview was attempted with DON X (the former DON) on the following dates 4/9/24 and 4/10/24 but was not completed. The Administrator was notified on 4/12/24 at 5:40 p.m. that an Immediate Jeopardy situation was identified due to the above failures. The Administrator was provided with the Immediate Jeopardy template on 4/12/24 at 5:43 p.m. The facility's Plan of Removal was accepted on 4/13/24 at 9:36 a.m. and included: *The Medical Director was notified by the Assistant Director of Nursing on 4/12/24. *All residents with indwelling catheters were audited by the ADON on 4/2/24 and again 4/12/24, to ensure all catheter care orders were in place. *Daily clinical meeting has been held daily M-F since February 16, 2024. In this clinical meeting, the new order listing, 24-hour report, and omissions report were reviewed. All new admits, and re-admits were also reviewed by the DON, the ADON, the MDS, the Treatment Nurse, and the Administrator. Any residents sent to the ER were also reviewed/hospital records were reviewed for changes or new orders. This process has been in place since February 2024. *Action plan was in place to ensure the facility staff were aware of the expectation of what was to be reviewed in the daily clinical meeting by the VPCO and documented. This daily clinical meeting has been held since February 16, 2024, by the VP of Clinical Operations (interim DON at that time), and now held by the current DON since March 26, 2024. The action plan was implemented 3/26/24, for all of the company's facilities as a reminder of the process, by the VP of Clinical Operations. *All nurses on shift at this time were in-serviced on initiating catheter care orders for any new catheter orders, admission, or readmission catheter orders, by the ADON on 4/12/24. All remaining nurses will be in-serviced on this policy prior to their shift. *All nursing staff present on 4/12/24, received written procedure related to catheter care by the ADON on 4/12/24. All nursing staff will be provided with the written procedure on catheter care prior to their shift, by ADON or VP of Clinical Operations, beginning 04/13/24. *All nurses present at this time, 4/13/24, have received in-service education on implementing the catheter care orders for any resident with a new catheter. All nurses will be in-serviced on this process prior to their shift, by the ADON or VP of Clinical Services. *Medical Director - The Medical Director has been notified of the Immediate Jeopardy. *QAPI Committee Review - An interim QAPI committee meeting was completed on 04/12/2024. On 4/13/24 the surveyor confirmed the facility implemented their plan of removal sufficiently to remove the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) by: Record review of the other six sampled residents on 4/12/24 (Resident #2, Resident #3, Resident #4, Resident #5, Resident #6, and Resident #7) found that orders for catheter care were in place and catheter care was being documented. During an observation on 4/12/24 at 12:45 p.m., catheter care was observed for Resident #6. No failures were identified during the catheter care. During an observation on 4/12/24 at 1:30 p.m., catheter care was observed for Resident #2. No failures were identified during the catheter care. During an interview on 4/13/24 at 12:41 p.m., the Medical Director confirmed he had been notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on 4/12/24 and attended the interim QAPI meeting via phone. Record review of the facility audit documents dated 4/2/24 detailed the facility residents with indwelling catheters (9 residents) had the necessary order batch in place (including the order for catheter care), and care was being documented. Record review of the facility audit documents dated 4/12/24 detailed the facility residents with indwelling catheters (11) had the necessary order batch in place (including the order for catheter care), and care was being documented. Record review of the daily clinical meeting sign sheets from 2/16/24 to 4/12/24 were reviewed and indicated daily clinical stand- up meeting was held daily Monday through Friday 2/16/24 to 4/12/24. Record review of the facility Action Plan dated 3/26/24 titled AM clinical meeting stated the clinical meeting would be held Monday through Friday after the morning standup meeting. The action plan included that all new residents were to be reviewed in the clinical meeting and all associated orders entered. Record review of the facility QA agenda and sign in sheet dated 4/12/24 reflected a QA meeting with the Medical Director in attendance via phone was held on 4/12/24 regarding the facilities Plan of Removal related to Immediate Jeopardy. During an interview on 4/12/24 at 5:50 p.m., the VP of clinical operations said the Action plan was put in place to ensure all facility staff were made of aware of what was expected in regards to daily clinical meeting, including the review of all new admissions, re-admissions, and any residents that had been sent to the ER and returned to the facility without discharge. The VP of clinical operations said this review would include ensuring all new orders were entered and any new medical appliances, such peripheral IV's , PICC lines, feeding tubes, and indwelling catheters etc., had the appropriate orders for care. The VP of Clinical operations said she had been the interim DON and held the meetings since from 2/16/24 until 3/26/24 at which time the new DON (DON Q) held the meetings. During an interview on 4/13/24 at 12:57 p.m., ADON P said the daily clinical meetings that she knew had been in place since she started at the facility would continue to ensure new admissions, re-admissions, and any residents that had been out to the hospital and returned to the facility had all appropriate orders entered for any new appliances they had such as catheters. ADON P said she had performed and additional audits of all residents in the facility with catheters on 4/12/24 and all residents had the appropriate orders and care implemented. ADON P said no staff would return to work until they had received the in-service over Catheter Care orders for new catheters. During an interview on 4/13/24 at 3:21 p.m., DON Q said the daily clinical meetings that she knew had been in place since she started at the facility would continue to ensure new admissions, re-admissions, and any residents that had been out to the hospital and returned to the facility had all appropriate orders entered for any new appliances they had such as catheters. DON Q said no staff would return to work until they had received the in-service over Catheter Care orders. Record review of the in-service training report and accompanied sign in sheet dated 4/12/24, Titled Catheter Care orders for new catheters, indicated nursing in-services over ensuring catheter care orders were initiated for all admissions, re-admissions, or new catheter as appropriate. Nurses interviewed on 4/13/24 between 1:30 p.m. and 3:38 p.m., (LVN O, LVN I, LVN N, LVN BB, LVN A, LVN R, and LVN C) confirmed all nurses that worked on 4/12/24 and 4/13/24 (both on the 6a.m.-6:00 p.m.) had received in-services over ensuring catheter care orders were initiated. The nurses said residents with catheters were to receive catheter care every shift and as needed. The nurses said they would document catheter care provided on the resident's MAR. The nurses explained that when the order batch for catheters were entered it included an order for catheter care, which once entered will display on the MAR. The nurses said they had been instructed on how to enter these orders if a resident with a catheter was found to not have the batch orders for catheters entered. The nurses said if they had any trouble entering the orders, they would document the catheter care on they provided on a nursing progress note and notify the DON or the ADON that they needed assistance entering the batch orders. The nurses said they attended the morning meetings and provided a report on each resident they cared for. The day shift nurses said the daily stand- up meetings included any new admissions, re-admissions, or residents that had been out of the facility to the hospital. The nurses said any new devices or appliances the resident might have, were discussed, and reviewed to ensure any associated orders and care were implemented. They said this included catheters. The nurses also indicated they had received the catheter care procedure list and verbalized appropriate steps for catheter care. During an interview on 4/13/24 at 3:39 p.m., the Administrator said all nurses that have worked since the identification of the IJ had received in-services and that no nurse would be allowed to work until in-services were completed. While the IJ was removed on 4/13/24 at 3:44 p.m., the facility remained out of compliance at no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy with a scope identified as isolated due to the facility's need to complete in-service training and evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems.
SERIOUS (G) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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 interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide care that would ensure acceptable parameters of nutrition...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide care that would ensure acceptable parameters of nutritional status for 1 of 6 residents reviewed for nutritional status. (Resident #1). The facility did not appropriately monitor Resident #1's weights during his stay at the facility from 12/21/23 to 1/22/24 and it resulted in Resident #1 had a 15 % weight loss in 26 days. This noncompliance was identified as PNC. The non-compliance began on 12/21/23 and ended 2/29/24. The facility had corrected the non-compliance before the survey began. This failure could place residents at risk for altered nutritional status, and complications of chronic conditions, and decline in health status. Findings included: Record review of the face sheet dated 3/28/24 indicated Resident #1 was an 87- year-s old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including, aftercare following joint replacement surgery, fracture of the right femur (the head of the hip joint), acute bronchitis, bradycardia (slow heart rate), dementia, sick sinus syndrome (disease in which the heart's natural pacemaker becomes damaged and is no longer able to generate normal heartbeats at the normal rate) presence of a cardiac pacemaker, insulin dependent diabetes with chronic kidney disease, and high blood pressure. Record review of Resident #1's MDS dated [DATE] indicated he usually understood others and usually made himself understood. The MDS indicated Resident #1 had severe cognitive impairment (BIMS of 6). The MDS indicated he had no behavior of rejecting care. The MDS indicated Resident #1 was dependent on staff for lower body dressing and the putting on/taking off of footwear. The MDS indicated Resident #1 required moderate assistance with upper body dressing, showering, and toileting. The MDS indicated he required supervision or touch assistance with personal hygiene and eating. The MDS indicated he required set up or clean up assistance only with eating. The MDS indicated Resident #1 dependent on staff for sit to stand transfers, chair/bed- to- chair transfers, toilet transfers, and tub/shower transfers. The MDS indicated Resident #1 required substantial/maximal assistance with walking ten feet, and the ability to move from lying on the back to sitting on the side of the bed with no back support. The MDS indicated Resident #1 supervision or touch assistance with the ability to roll to the left or right side while in the bed and the ability to move from setting on the side of the bed to lying flat on the bed. The MDS indicated Resident #1 was occasionally incontinent of bladder and was always incontinent of bowel. The MDS indicated Resident #1 was 75 inches tall (6 feet 3 inches) and weighed 159 lbs. The MDS indicated Resident #1 had no significant weight gain or loss in the last 6 months. The MDS indicated during the 7 days look back period while not a resident at the facility, Resident #1 had received Parenteral/IV (feeding through a vein). The MDS indicated during the 7 days look back period while a resident at the facility, Resident #1 had received a mechanically altered, therapeutic diet. The MDS indicated he had an active diagnosis of protein or calorie malnutrition or was at risk for malnutrition. Record review of the care plan dated 12/22/23 for Resident #1 indicated he was at risk for dehydration and malnutrition. The care plan interventions included mechanical soft diet and vitamin supplements. The care plan also indicated Resident #1 would receive ST and was dependent on staff for all care. Record review of the physician order summary report from 12/21/23 to 1/22/24 reflected Resident #1 had the following physician orders.; *daily weight .start date 12/22/24; *Prostat 30 ml twice a day for 60 days, start date 1/12/24; *multi-vitamin 1 tablet once a day for 60 days, start date 1/12/24; *vitamin C 500 mg 1 tablet twice a day for 60 days, start date 1/12/24; *zinc sulfate 220 mg 1 tablet once a day for 6 days, start date 1/12/24; During an interview on 3/28/24 at 11:00 a.m., LVN Z said Resident #1 had been started on the Prostat, multi-vitamin vitamin C, and zinc as part of a wound protocol order set on 1/12/24, not because he had been identified as nutritional risk or significant weight loss. Record review of the Hospital Discharge summary dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1's weight was 157 lb. and 13.6 oz. Record review of nursing progress notes from 12/21/23 to 1/22/24 displayed no weights for Resident #1. Record review of the nutrition risk assessment for Resident #1 dated 12/27/23 stated his most recent weight was 159.4 lbs. (a date was not specified). The nutrition risk assessment stated Resident #1 was at high nutritional risk at that time and was underweight with a BMI of 19 and had increased nutrient needs. The note indicated the Resident ate fair consuming approximately 25-50 percent of most meals with minimal assist/supervision/cueing. The nutritional interventions recommended by the RD at that time were fortified foods, offer snacks three times a day, Medpass 90 ml three times a day, Liquid protein 30 ml twice a day, a daily multivitamin, and vitamin C 500 mg BID. This note was written by the RD. Record review of the nursing progress notes from 12/21/23 to 1/1/24 revealed there was no documentation regarding Resident #1's oral intake. Record review of the nursing progress note dated 1/2/24 at 2:51 a.m., indicated Resident #1 took oral fluids fair. This note was written by LVN BB. Record review of the nursing progress note dated 1/3/24 at 12:23 a.m., indicated Resident #1 took oral fluids fair. This note was written by LVN BB. Record review of the nursing progress notes from 1/4/24 to 1/21/24 revealed there was no documentation regarding Resident #1's oral intake. Record review of the nursing progress note dated 1/22/24 at 4:09 a.m., Indicated Resident #1 had not eaten breakfast lunch or dinner on 1/21/24, was combative during care and fluids were taken poorly. This note was written by LVN BB. Record review of the nursing progress note dated 1/22/24 at 8:58 am stated spoke with .NP (nurse practitioner) and the DON about the resident change of condition. Resident has not eaten or had any fluids x3 days although they have been highly encouraged. Upon assessing resident after getting report from (previous shift nurse) that resident went from being alert and combative to very lethargic and slow to respond to pain stimuli .Vitals were wnl (within normal limits) but blood sugar was 445 .orders were to send him out for further evaluation . This note was written by LVN D. Record review of the Hospital Critical Care History and Physical described Resident #1 as cachectic (general state of ill health involving great weight loss and muscle loss) in appearance and listed unintentional weight loss as an active problem, indicating the need to rule out malignancy and that NGT tube would be placed if indicated. The History and Physical listed the principal diagnosis of Sepsis with encephalopathy. Record review of the hospital pharmacy consult note dated 1/23/24 indicated Resident #1's weight was 135 lb. and 12.9 oz. During an interview on 3/11/24 at 10:00 am, the VPCO said she was acting as the DON. She said the DON and ADON had been terminated for multiple issues identified by the facility including issues with the oversight of weight assessments. The corporate RN said there was a performance improvement plan in place that the QAPI committee was overseeing. During an interview on 3/12/24 at 10:10 a.m., LVN A said new admissions were to be weighed weekly for 4 weeks. LVN A said as a nurse this was something she checks on now. LVN A said residents were weighed monthly after 4 weeks of weekly weights, unless there was an order to weigh more often. LVN A said the weekly weights were completed by the restorative aide. During an interview on 3/12/24 at 10:23 a.m., LVN E said all new admissions were weighed weekly for 4 weeks, then monthly unless ordered more frequently, or if the resident has had an order to stop weights. During an interview on 3/12/24 at 10:47 a.m., LVN F said all new admissions were weighed weekly for 4 weeks, then monthly unless ordered more frequently, or if the resident has had an order to stop weights. During an interview on 3/12/24 at 12:54 pm, Resident #1's family member said she shared a room at the facility with Resident #1 until a few weeks before he had to go the hospital (1/13/24). She said she could recall the staff coming to get him to weigh him regularly. Resident #1's significant other said she thought maybe one time they came to get him and said they were going to weigh him. She said she was weighed every day. Resident #1 said he was going to the dining room regularly to eat lunch with a friend, but would usually be in the room for breakfast and dinner. Resident #1's significant other said Resident #1 could eat better on his own but that he seemed to eat more when staff assisted him. During an interview with the DON on 3/28/24 at 10:00 am, she stated weights were currently being reviewed during the daily meeting. The DON said she was new to the facility but that the monitoring of weights and interventions as needed was something she continued to keep a close eye on. The DON clarified,; weight lists were reviewed during the daily stand-up meeting. Weights were being obtained by the same staff member, CNA B, for accuracy and the CNA gave the weights to her. The DON said Resident #1 should have been weighed weekly on his admission. During an interview on 3/28/24 at 10:20 a.m., CNA B said she was new to her role as staffing coordinator/restorative and has been obtaining resident weights. CNA B said all new admissions/re-admissions were to be weighed weekly for 4 weeks. CNA B said she also performs daily weights for residents as directed by the DON. CNA B said most residents get weighed monthly. During an interview on 3/28/24 at 10:53 a.m., the RD said she comes the facility weekly. The RD said she printed a report that notified her of all significant weight changes, new admissions, and residents with wounds. The RD said that was how she knew which residents to prioritize week to week. She said if weight information was not documented in EMR system the report she prints would not identify any weight changes. The RD said she did see Resident #1 upon his most recent admission on [DATE]. When asked how the RD had the information of Resident #1's weight on 12/27/23, she stated if the weight was not documented in the EMR, she would have told staff she needed a weight for him, and they would have obtained it for her. The RD said Resident #1 would have shown on the report as a new admission, and it appeared that was why she saw him according to her note on 12/27/23. The RD said she had no other notes for Resident #1, but had he flagged as significant weight loss she would have seen him again. During an interview on 3/28/24 at 12:20 p.m., the Administrator said the facility policy and procedure should have been followed. She said Resident #1 should have had daily weights as ordered. Items such as this were part of the DON's termination and implementation of facility action to ensure corrective measures were taken. Record review of the facility assignment sheets from 1/18/24 to 1/22/24 indicated LVN A took care of Resident #1 on 1/18/24 from 6am-6pm and MA H passed medications to Resident #1 on 1/18/24. The facility assignment sheets indicated MA G was assigned to Resident #1 on 1/19/24 -1/21/24. The assignment sheets indicated LVN I took care of Resident #1 on 1/19/24 from 6am -6pm. The assignment sheets indicated LVN D had taken care of Resident #1 from 6am-6pm on 1/20/24-1/22/24. The facility assignment sheets indicated CNA K took care of Resident #1 from 6a-6p on 1/19/24 and 1/21/24. The facility assignment sheets indicated CNA J took care of Resident #1 on 1/20/24. During an interview on 4/9/24 at 3:50 p.m., CNA K said she could not recall Resident #1. CNA K said she could not remember if Resident #1 had decreased intake. CNA K said if any Resident had a decrease in their food or fluid intake, she would notify the nurse caring for that Resident. During an interview on 4/9/24 at 3:54 p.m., CNA J said she remembered Resident #1 and took care of him regularly during his most recent stay at the facility (12/21/23 to 1/22/24). CNA J said Resident #1 had good days and bad days in regard to his oral intake. CNA J said towards the end of his stay it did seem Resident #1 had declined. CNA J said she could not say that his oral intake had decreased substantially but would have notified the nurse caring for Resident #1 if she had noticed a decrease in his intake. During an interview on 4/10/24 at 3:00 p.m., LVN I said she could not recall if any CNA had reported to her that Resident #1 had decreased intake. During an interview on 4/10/24 at 3:29 p.m., LVN D said that it had been reported to him before his shift on 1/22/24 that Resident #1 had decreased intake over the past 3 days and had no input in the past 24 hours. LVN D was asked to clarify his statement as his note written on 1/22/24 stated Resident has not eaten or had any fluids x3 days. LVN D said that was a mistake, he said Resident #1 had no intake x3 meals (in the past 24 hours) and a decrease in intake in the days leading up to 1/22/24, based on what had been reported to him. LVN D said he could not recall the night shift nurse he received report from. During an interview on 4/11/24 at 2:00 p.m., DON Q said the facility had no intake/output records to provide for Resident #1. She explained unless a resident had a specific order for intake and output monitoring the records are generally not entered. The DON said she did look to see if there were any paper intake records to provide but there were none. During an interview on 4/12/24 at 10:22 a.m., LVN A said Resident #1 had overall decline in the few weeks before his hospitalization after his wife had discharged home. LVN A said he had a decrease in oral intake and increased combative behaviors. LVN A said she had not notified the physician but had notified DON X under the assumption DON X was attempting to move him to hospice care. During an interview on 4/12/24 at 1:47 p.m., the Nurse Practitioner said she had not been notified prior to 1/22/24 that Resident #1 had decreased oral intake in the days leading up to 1/22/24. The Nurse Practitioner said she had not been notified of Resident #1's dietary recommendations on 12/27/23. The Nurse Practitioner said had she been notified she would have ordered all of the Dietitians recommendations. During an interview on 4/13/24 at 3:30 p.m., LVN BB said she could not remember Resident #1. Record review of the facility policy and procedure dated June of 2022, titled Weight Monitoring, stated Policy: Based on the resident's comprehensive assessment, the facility will ensure that all residents maintain acceptable parameters of nutritional status such as usual body weight or desirable body weight range .(5) A weight monitoring schedule will be developed upon admission for all residents: .(b) newly admitted weights -monitor weight weekly for 4 weeks. (c) Residents with weight loss- monitor weight weekly. (d) if clinically indicated -monitor weight daily. ( e) All others - monitor weight monthly. The facility had corrected the noncompliance by the following: - Termination of the DON and ADON that were to be overseeing weight assessments. - Notification of the Medical Director /NP - All residents being weighed - All new admits/ re-admits being weighed weekly x 4 weeks - Review of weights in the weekly in the weight/skin meeting - Back up plan established for the DON or acting DON to assign staff to obtain weights in the absence of the restorative aide - The DON/designee will enter weights into EMR system Record review of a Quality Assurance (QA) Meeting Sign-in Sheet dated 2/14/24 indicated the facility had an QA meeting addressing weight assessments. The QA Meeting Sign-in Sheet indicated the nurse practitioner was present for the QA meeting. Record review of the Action Plan regarding weights dated 2/21/24 revealed: - All residents being weighed - All new admits/ re-admits being weighed weekly x 4 weeks - Review of weights in the weekly in the weight/skin meeting - Back up plan established for the DON or acting DON to assign staff to obtain weights in the absence of the restorative aide - DON/designee will enter weights into PCC Record review of the Weekly weights log dated 3/27/24 displayed all new admissions/readmissions weights obtained weekly. Record review of the Resident Weight summary report dated 3/28/24, displayed historical data for 90 days. Record review of the sampled residents ((Resident #2, Resident #3, Resident #4, Resident #5, Resident #6, and Resident #7) revealed weights obtained appropriately and documented in the EMR. All staff interviewed (LVN A, CNA B, LVN E, LVN F, LVN C) on 3/28/24 verbalized that all new admission and re/admissions were to be weighed weekly x 4 weeks. All residents were to be weighed monthly unless given a specific order to weigh more often or less often (in the case of being ordered by hospice provider). The noncompliance was identified as PNC. The noncompliance began on 12/21/22 and ended on 2/29/23. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the survey began.
Sept 2023 4 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Tube Feeding (Tag F0693)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents fed by enteral means received the ap...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents fed by enteral means received the appropriate treatment and services to prevent complications of enteral feedings for 1 of 3 residents (Residents #69) reviewed for tube feeding. The facility failed to apply a gauze dressing to Resident #69's enteral stoma site per physician order. This failure could place residents who require enteral feedings at risk for infections and hospitalizations. Findings included: Record review of Resident #69's face sheet, dated 09/26/23, indicated he was a [AGE] year-old male who admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding within the area between the brain and the tissue covering the brain), intracerebral hemorrhage (bleeding inside the brain caused by a ruptured blood vessel), encephalopathy (abnormal brain function or brain structure), atrial fibrillation (irregular and often faster heartbeat), gastrostomy status (an opening into the stomach from the abdominal wall, made surgically for the introduction of food and medication), and tracheostomy (small surgical opening that is made through the front of the neck into the windpipe). Record review of Resident #69's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated 09/22/2023 indicated he had a BIMS (Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 6 (severely impaired cognition). Resident #69 had a diagnosis of respiratory failure, gastrostomy, and dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing food or liquid). Resident #69 had respiratory therapy administered for at least 15 minutes a day in the last 7 days. Record review of Resident #69's Care Plan dated 07/25/23 indicated he required tube feedings related to dysphagia and interventions included to provide local care to peg-tube site as ordered and monitor for signs and symptoms of infection. Record review of Resident #69's physician orders dated 09/25/23 revealed an order to clean enteral site with normal saline pat dry and cover with a dry dressing daily during the day shift and as needed. During an observation and interview on 09/24/23 at 10:34 a.m., Resident #69 was in his room lying in bed with a shirt on and his abdomen was exposed. Resident #69 said he had a peg-tube and received feedings through it. Resident #69 had a peg-tube that was connected to a feeding pump. The feeding pump was on and infusing Diabetisource at 70ml/hr through Resident #69's peg-tube. There was no dressing to Resident #69's peg-tube site. During an observation on 09/25/23 at 8:52 a.m., Resident #69 was in his room receiving tube feedings. There was no dressing to Resident #69's peg-tube site. During an observation on 09/25/23 at 11:56 a.m., Resident #69 was in his room receiving tube feedings. There was no dressing to Resident #69's peg-tube site. During an observation on 09/25/23 at 4:34 p.m., Resident #69 was in his room receiving tube feedings. There was no dressing to Resident #69's peg-tube site. During an observation and interview on 09/26/23 at 8:04 a.m., Resident #69 was in his room receiving tube feedings. There was no dressing to Resident #69's peg-tube site. LVN A said Resident #69 did not have a dressing to his peg-tube site. LVN A said she cleaned Resident #69's peg-tube site on 09/25/23 but forgot to put a dressing on it. LVN A said peg-tube sites should be cleaned and covered with a dressing daily and as needed to prevent infection. LVN A said Resident #69 was at risk for infection. During an interview on 09/26/23 at 9:16 a.m., the DON said the charge nurse was responsible to provide care to a resident's peg-tube site and expected the site to be cleaned and covered daily and as needed if it was removed or becomes soiled. The DON said she was unaware there was no dressing to Resident #69 peg-tube site on 09/24/23 and 09/25/23. The DON said if peg-tube site was not cleaned and covered with a dressing a resident was at risk for infection. The DON said Resident #69 was at risk for infection. The DON said she was responsible for overseeing the charge nurses and will conduct an in-service with them regarding peg-tube site care. Record review of the facility's Care and Treatment of Feeding Tubes policy dated 07/2023 indicated, Policy: It is a policy of this facility to utilize feeding tubes in accordance with current clinical standards of practice, with interventions to prevent complication to the extent possible. Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: 1. Feeding tubes will be utilized according to physician orders .7. Direction for staff on how to provide the following care will be provided: . c. Examination and cleaning of the insertion site in order to identify, lessen, or resolve possible skin irritation and local infection. d. Use of infection control precautions and related techniques to minimize the risk of contamination .
CONCERN (D)

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

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that respiratory care was provided consistent w...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that respiratory care was provided consistent with professional standards of practice for 1 of 7 residents (Residents #69) reviewed for respiratory care. The facility failed to place Resident #69's nebulizer tubing in a bag when not in use. This failure could place residents who require respiratory care at risk for respiratory infections. Findings included: Record review of Resident #69's face sheet, dated 09/26/23, indicated he was a [AGE] year-old male who admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding within the area between the brain and the tissue covering the brain), intracerebral hemorrhage (bleeding inside the brain caused by a ruptured blood vessel), encephalopathy (abnormal brain function or brain structure), atrial fibrillation (irregular and often faster heartbeat), gastrostomy status (an opening into the stomach from the abdominal wall, made surgically for the introduction of food and medication), and tracheostomy (small surgical opening that is made through the front of the neck into the windpipe). Record review of Resident #69's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated 09/22/2023 indicated he had a BIMS (Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 6 (severely impaired cognition). Resident #69 had a diagnosis of respiratory failure, gastrostomy, and dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing food or liquid). Resident #69 had respiratory therapy administered for at least 15 minutes a day in the last 7 days. Record review of Resident #69's Care Plan dated 07/25/23 indicated he had oxygen therapy and interventions included to monitor for signs and symptoms of respiratory distress. Resident #69's care plan did not address breathing treatments. Record review of Resident #69's physician orders dated 09/25/23 revealed an order for Ipratropium-Albuterol Inhalation Solution 0.5-2.5 3mg/3mL and to give 1 inhalation by mouth two times a day. Record review of Resident #69's Treatment Administration Record for September 2023 indicated he received Ipratropium-Albuterol Inhalation Solution 0.5-2.5 3mg/3mL by mouth on the following dates and times: *09/24/23 at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. *09/25/23 at 9:00 a.m. During an observation and interview on 09/24/23 at 10:34 a.m., Resident #69 was in his room lying in bed. Resident #69's nebulizer tubing and nebulizer mouthpiece tubing were lying on top of his bedside dresser. Resident #69's nebulizer mouthpiece was touching the top of his bedside dresser unbagged and open to air. Resident #69 said he received nebulizer treatments twice a day. During an observation of Resident #69's room on 09/25/23 at 8:52 a.m., his nebulizer mouthpiece tubing was touching the top of his bedside dresser unbagged and open to air. During an observation of Resident #69's room on 09/25/23 at 4:34 p.m., his nebulizer mouthpiece tubing was touching the top of his bedside dresser unbagged and open to air. During an observation on 09/26/23 at 8:00 a.m., his nebulizer mouthpiece tubing was on the top of his bedside dresser inside in a plastic bag. During an interview on 09/26/23 at 8:04 a.m., LVN A said she provided care to Resident #69 on 09/25/23 and was aware his nebulizer tubing was not in a bag when she gave him his breathing treatment. LVN A said she got busy and forgot to get a bag for his nebulizer tubing. LVN A said Resident #69's nebulizer tubing was not covered during her shift. LVN A said nebulizer tubing should be stored in a plastic bag when not in use. LVN A said uncovered tubing could place the resident at risk of a respiratory infection. During an interview on 09/26/23 at 9:16 a.m., the DON said nebulizer tubing should be placed in a plastic bag when not in use to prevent infection. The DON said she was unaware Resident #69's nebulizer tubing was not in a plastic bag on 09/24/23 and 09/25/23. The DON said she expected the charge nurse to replace the nebulizer tubing and put it in a plastic bag if found uncovered. The DON said Resident #69 was at risk for infection. The DON said she was responsible for overseeing the charge nurses and will conduct an in-service with them about storing nebulizer tubing when not in use. Record review of the facility Oxygen Administration policy, dated 07/2022 indicated, Oxygen is administered to residents who need it, consistent with professional standards of practice .Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: .5.Other infection control measures include: e. Keep delivery devices covered in plastic bag when not in use .9.Types of delivery systems include: .g. Aerosol Generating Device- A face mask or tracheostomy tube or collar is connected to wide bore tubing that receives aerosolized oxygen from a jet nebulizer .10. Equipment includes a selection from the following: .f. Oxygen delivery system (described above) .
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 observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure residents with pressure ulcers received necessa...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure residents with pressure ulcers received necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practice, to prevent development of pressure ulcers and promote healing of existing pressure ulcers for 2 of 8 residents (Residents #331 and #15) reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility failed to provide low air loss mattresses to reduce/redistribute pressure to the affected areas and promote healing (Residents #331 and #15) The facility failed to reduce direct pressure to Resident # 331's bilateral heels and resident #15's left heel by off-loading the heels with use of pillows or other pressure relieving devise. The facility failed to provide dietary interventions timely to Resident #331. These failures could place residents at risk of complications which include worsening of existing wounds and development of new wounds. Findings included: Record review of Resident # 331's face sheet dated 09/26/2023 indicated him to be a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. He was discharged to the hospital on [DATE] and returned to the facility on [DATE] with pressure ulcers and diagnoses including dehydration, acute respiratory failure, anemia, protein calorie malnutrition, and dementia. Record review of Resident #331's admission-readmission assessment dated [DATE] indicated him to have risk factors for skin breakdown including a history of pressure/vascular sores, incontinence, poor nutrition, and immobility. The assessment also indicated he had alterations in skin integrity upon re-admission including pressure ulcers to the sacrum and left buttock and suspected deep tissue injuries (SDTI) to the right and left heels. (SDTI is defined as a 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.) Record review of the Treatment Nurse's weekly skin assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident #331 to have the following: - Stage II (skin is broken, leaving an open wound below the surface of the skin) pressure ulcer to the coccyx - Stage II pressure ulcer to the left buttock - SDTI (suspected deep tissue injury) to the right heel - SDTI to the left heel Record review of the Weekly Pressure Injury Log dated 09/22/2023 indicated Resident #331 was admitted from the hospital with: - Stage II pressure ulcer to the coccyx measuring 1.0x1.0x0.1cms, - Stage II pressure ulcer to the left buttock measuring2.0x1.5x0.1cms - SDTI to the left heel measuring 0.2x0.2 cms, and - SDTI to the right heel measuring 0.2x0.2cms Record review of Resident # 331's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated 09/08/2023 indicated he had a BIMS (Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 4 (severely impaired cognition). The MDS further indicated Resident #331 to be incontinent and totally dependent for bathing. He required extensive assistance with bed mobility and transferring. Record review of Resident # 331's Care Plan indicated he had problem areas of pressure ulcers, immobility, and bowel and bladder incontinence. The Care Plan did not include any interventions specific to pressure reduction to prevent pressure ulcers or promote healing of existing ones. Record review of Resident # 331's physician's orders indicated an order dated 09/11/2023 to float heels every shift was discontinued on 09/21/2023 (day of re-admission to the facility). Record review of Resident #331's physician orders dated 09/21/2023 (day of re-admission to the facility) indicated the following orders: - Cleanse left buttock with NS/WC and apply collagen. Then apply dry dressing every day. - Cleanse left coccyx with NS/WC and apply collagen. Then apply dry dressing every day. - Cleanse left heel with NS/WC, pat dry and apply skin prep every day. - Cleanse right heel with NS/WC, pat dry and apply skin prep every day. - Ferrous sulfate (iron for anemia) 325mg daily - Multivitamin with minerals daily - Pressure relieving mattress to bed, check every shift. Further review of the September,2023 physician orders indicated Resident #331 did not have any specific diet orders. During observations on 09/24/2023 at 11:30 AM and 03:40 PM, Resident #331 was noted to be lying on his back on a low bed with a facility mattress in place. Resident's heels were in direct contact with the mattress both times and no pillows or other pressure reducing devices were in place to off-load (float) the heels. During observations on 09/25/2023 at 08:30 AM and at 09:45 AM, Resident #331 was noted to be lying on his right side on a low bed with a facility mattress in place and no pillows or other pressure ulcer reducing devices in place to off-load (float) the heels. During an interview on 09/26/2023 at 10:00 AM, the Treatment Nurse said she thought the physician's order dated 09/21/2023 for Resident #331 to have a pressure relieving mattress and to check it every shift was an order for a low air loss mattress. During an interview with the Regional Nurse on 09/26/2023 at 10:20 AM, she said all residents with pressure ulcers should be on a low air loss mattress. During an interview with the DON and Regional Nurse on 09/26/2023 at 10:30 AM, the DON and Regional Nurse said all the facility's mattresses were pressure relieving mattresses and said the order for a pressure reducing mattress was not an order for a low air loss mattress. During an interview with the DON on 09/26/2023 at 03:00 PM, she said the Treatment Nurse was responsible for the facility's Wound Care Program and was responsible for monitoring orders pertaining to wound care and treatment. During an interview with the DON, Treatment Nurse, and Regional Nurse at 03:15 PM, the DON said the facility's pressure reducing mattresses did not require checking every shift. She said there was nothing to check the facility mattresses for. The DON also said low air loss mattresses need to be checked every shift to ensure the air pressure settings were accurate and the mattresses were inflated. The Treatment Nurse said again that she had interpreted the order for a pressure relieving mattress to bed, check every shift to be an order for a low air loss mattress. The Regional Nurse said the order was confusing and had been clarified. The Treatment Nurse also said she notified the RD of the resident's pressure ulcers/wounds on Thursday, 09/21/2023. During an interview with the Regional Nurse on 09/26/2023at 02:50 PM, she said Resident #331 should have been seen by the RD within 72 hours of identification of a pressure ulcer. Review of an email communication on 09/26/2023 indicated the RD was not notified of Resident #331's pressure ulcers, initially identified on 09/21/2023, until 09/24/2023. The RD presented to the facility on [DATE] (5 days after identification of wounds/pressure ulcers) and initiated the following orders: - Fortified Meal Plan - Zinc sulfate 50mg daily (to promote wound healing) - Vitamin C 500 mg two times daily (to promote wound healing) - Prostat 30ml two times daily (protein supplement to promote wound healing and address protein malnutrition) Review of physician's orders dated 09/26/2023 indicated the order for pressure relieving mattress to bed, check every shift had been discontinued and new orders were noted for the following: - Low air loss mattress to provide relief for wound healing. Nurse to verify function and settings every shift. - Off-load heels while in bed. Resident # 15 Record review of Resident # 15's face sheet dated 09/26/2023 indicated her to be a [AGE] year-old female who admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including pneumonia, chronic pain, anemia, bladder infection, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and stage III kidney failure. Record review of the MDS dated [DATE] indicated resident required extensive assistance with bed mobility, had limited range of motion on one side of the body, and was incontinent of bowel and bladder. Section M of the same MDS noted Resident #15 to be coded as having a pressure ulcer, was at risk for pressure ulcers/injuries, did not have a pressure reducing device to the bed, and was not on a turning and repositioning program. Review of the physician's orders included the following: 06/29/2023 Float bilateral heels with foam boots 07/10/2023 Float bilateral heels with foam boots 07/28/2023 Float bilateral heels with foam boots 09/04/2023 Float bilateral heels with foam boots Record review of Resident #15's skin assessment dated [DATE] indicated resident had a facility acquired wound identified as a SDTI to the left heel measuring 3.7x2.9cm. Record review of Resident #15's skin assessment dated [DATE] indicated a SDTI to the left heel measuring 3.7x3.5cm x utd (refers to the depth being unable to determine due to presence of non-viable tissue). Record review of Resident #15's wound assessments indicated the following: - 07/06/2023 SDTI to the left heel measuring 5.5x5.2cm x utd - 08/17/2023 SDTI to the left heel measuring 3.3x2.6x0.4cm - 08/31/2023 pressure ulcer Stage III to left heel measuring 3.2x1.8x0.3cm A review of Resident #15's clinical records indicated she was discharged to the hospital on [DATE] for altered mental status and symptoms of a stroke. She re-admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of Resident #15's re-admission assessment dated [DATE] indicated the left heel Stage III pressure ulcer to measure 2x3x0.3cm. Review of a physician order dated 09/19/2023 indicated Resident #15 was to have a pressure relieving mattress to bed. During observations on 09/24/2023 at 09:15 AM and 01:45 PM, Resident #15 was noted to be lying on her back on a low bed with a facility mattress in place. Resident's heels were in direct contact with the mattress both times and no pillows or other pressure reducing devices were in place to off-load (float) the heels. During observations on 09/25/2023 at 08:40 AM, Resident #15 was noted to be lying on her back on a low bed with a facility mattress in place. Resident's heels were in direct contact with the mattress and no pillows or other pressure reducing devices were in place to off-load (float) the heels. Upon entering Resident #15's room on 09/25/2023 at 10;15 AM to observe the Treatment Nurse perform a treatment, Resident #15 was noted to be lying on her back on a low bed with a facility mattress in place. Resident's heels were in direct contact with the mattress and no pillows or other pressure reducing devices were in place to off-load (float) the heels. Two foam boots were noted lying on the bottom cubicle of a furniture piece. Treatment Nurse performed the treatment with LVN B assisting. After the treatment was completed, LVN B was noted to be looking around the room and in the resident's closet and said she was looking for pillows to off-load Resident #15's heel. After seeing the boots, LVN B applied a boot to each of Resident #15's heels. During an interview on 09:/26/2023 at 10:00 AM, the Treatment Nurse said she had thought the physician's order for Resident #15 to have a pressure relieving mattress was an order for a low air loss mattress. During an interview with the DON and Regional Nurse on 09/26/2023 at 10:30 AM, the DON and Regional Nurse said all the facility's mattresses were pressure relieving mattresses. During an interview with the DON on 09/26/2023 at 03:00 PM, she said the Treatment Nurse was responsible for the facility's Wound Care Program and was responsible for monitoring orders pertaining to wound care and treatment. Review of physician's orders dated 09/26/2023 indicated orders for: - Low air loss mattress to provide relief for wound healing. Nurse to verify function and settings every shift. - Off-load heels while in bed. Review of the facility's policy dated 06/2022 and titled Pressure Injury Prevention and Management indicated the following: - Policy: This facility is committed to the prevention of avoidable pressure injuries, unless clinically unavoidable, and to provide treatment and services to heal the pressure ulcer/injury, prevent infection, and the development of additional pressure ulcers/injuries. - 4. Interventions for Prevention and to Promote Healing c. Evidence-based interventions for prevention will be implemented for all residents who are assessed at risk or who have a pressure injury present. Basic or routine care interventions could include, but are not limited to: i. Redistribute pressure (such as repositioning, protecting and/or offloading heels, etc . ii. Minimize exposure to moisture . iii. Provide appropriate, pressure-redistributing, support surfaces iv. Provide non-irritating surfaces v. Maintain or improve nutrition and hydration status, where feasible vi. Wound Care Protocol as follows: Protein liquid 30cc twice daily for 60 days, then re-eval for need Vitamin C 500mg twice daily for 60 days, then re-eval for need Zinc 50mg daily for 60 days, then re-eval for need Multivitamin once daily indefinitely, Dietician eval. Review of the facility's Wound Care Protocol policy dated 07/12/2023 indicated the following: The dietician should be notified to perform an evaluation within 72 hours of identification of a wound.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0919 (Tag F0919)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to be adequately equipped to allow residents to call for...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to be adequately equipped to allow residents to call for staff assistance through a communication system which relays the call directly to a centralized staff work area, for 1 of 11 residents reviewed for call lights. (Resident #44). The facility did not adequately equip Resident #44 with a call light to allow residents to call for assistance. This failure could place residents who rely on the call light system to have delayed response to meet their needs. The findings included: During Resident Council meeting on [DATE] at 10:30 AM, Resident #44 said her call light was not working when she pressed her button. During an interview with Resident #44, on [DATE] at 11:41 AM, she said her call light had been out for more than two weeks, and the Maintenance Director has known about it for more than a week. She said she told a nurse, but she could not remember the exact nurse she told. She said when she needs something, she would ask her roommate, Resident #2, to press her call light and she does. During an interview with Resident #2 on [DATE] at 11:45 AM, she said Resident # 44's call light has been out for about 2 weeks. She said she told a nurse, but she was not sure which nurse she told, she thought it was LVN-B. She said she has been using her call light to get assistance for Resident #44, when she needed something, and she does not have a problem doing it for her. During a test of Resident #44's call system, on [DATE] at 1:38 PM, Resident #44 pressed her call light and it was observed that Resident #44's call light did not light up on the wall plate in her room, the light above her bedroom door did not illuminate and the communication system at the centralized work area; nurse station, was observed to not have Resident #44's room number illuminated and the communication system was not making an audible sound. During and observation of Resident #44 call light on [DATE] at 4:40 PM; this surveyor tested Resident #44's call light. The call light did not light up on the wall plate in her room, the light above her room did not illuminate and Resident #44's room number did not light up at the communication system at the centralized work area; nurse station, and no audible sound could be heard. During an interview and observation with the DON on [DATE] at 4:50 PM, she said she was not aware that Resident #44's call light was not working. She said no one made her aware of it. She said she was not sure if Resident #44 had been provided a sounding device. She said she should be able to provide Resident 44 with a bell. Five minutes later, the DON provided a noise making device for Resident #44. During interview and observation with the Maintenance Director on [DATE] at 5:07 PM, he said Resident #44 made him aware, that her call light was not working, approximately one week ago. He said he could not confirm or deny if a nurse also made him aware that Resident #44's call light was not working. He said several people were telling him many different things every day. He said he ordered the part for the call light, at that time; now he was waiting for the part to come in. The Maintenance Director said he could switch out the non-working wall plate in Resident 44's room with a working plate from a vacant room. This surveyor observed the change out of the wall plate and testing of the call light. When activated individually, the light on the wall plate illuminated for Resident #44 and Resident #2. The light on the outside of the door was illuminated and the light on the communication system at the centralized work area; nurse station, for Resident #44 and Resident #2' s room, was illuminated. The communication system was also making an audible sound. The Maintenance Director said he did not think to change out the wall plate earlier, he generally thinks of getting a new part. On [DATE] at 5:15 PM, Maintenance Director provided purchase order, dated [DATE], for a Pullcord Station. During an interview with LVN-B on [DATE] at 4:26 PM, she said she was not aware that Resident #44's call light was not working. She said no one told her; Resident #44, Resident #2, or anyone else. Record review of Resident #44's Minimum Data Set (MD), dated [DATE], revealed she had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 12. Record review of Resident #2's Minimum Data Set, (MDS) dated [DATE], revealed she had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 15. Record review of the facility's Call Lights: Accessibility and Time Response; implemented date of 07/2022. Policy: The purpose of this policy is to assure the facility is adequately equipped with a call light at each residents' bedside, toilet, and bathing facility to allow residents to call for assistance. Call lights will directly relay to a staff member or centralized to ensure appropriate response. 8. Staff will report problems with call light or the call system immediately to the supervisor and/or maintenance director and will provide immediate or alternate solutions until the problem can be remedied.(Examples include: replace call light, provide a bell or whistle, increase frequency of rounding, etc.).
Jun 2023 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that residents receive treatment and care in acc...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that residents receive treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for 1 of 6 (Resident #1) residents reviewed for quality of care. The facility failed to administer first aid to Resident #1's head laceration. The facility failed to have a staff member stay with resident #1 post fall until EMS arrived for transport. These failures could place residents who had a fall at risk for pain, proper wound treatment or worsening condition. Findings included: Record review of Resident #1's face sheet dated 06/14/23 indicated an [AGE] year-old male that was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #1 had diagnoses of dementia (memory loss and confusion), hypertension (high blood pressure) and atherosclerotic heart disease (buildup of plaque in the arteries). Record review of Resident #1's MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1 had the ability to understand others and made himself understood. The MDS indicated Resident #1 had a BIMS of 7 indicating severely impaired cognition. The MDS indicated Resident #1 was able to transfer and walk in the corridor with supervision and setup help only. The MDS indicated that no mobility devices were used. Record review of Resident #1's care plan (no date) indicated Resident #1 had impaired cognitive function/dementia. Interventions included to cue, reorient, and supervise as needed and to engage in simple activities that avoid overly demanding tasks. The care plan indicated that Resident #1 was at moderate risk for falls. The interventions included to review information on past falls and attempt to determine causes of falls. Record review of Resident #1's progress note dated 06/12/23 by Nurse A indicated that Resident #1 walked to the nurse's station holding a towel on the right side of his head. Resident #1 was gushing a tremendous amount of blood and the towel was saturated. Non-proper footwear was noted and facial grimacing. Resident #1 was sent to the ER for treatment and evaluation. Record review of Resident #1's hospital note dated 6/12/23 indicated Laceration Repair: Patient Communication, indicated a 1.5 cm laceration to Resident #1's scalp and 2 sutures were needed for closure. Resident #1's cat scan of cervical spine without contrast indicated no evidence of abnormality or trauma. Record review of Resident #1's chest x-ray dated 6/12/23 indicated mild cardiomegaly (enlarged heart). Record review of Resident #1's fall risk assessment dated [DATE] indicated high risk for falls. Record review of Resident #1's skin assessment dated [DATE] indicated skin tears to arm and scratch to back of head. Record review of the in-service dated 6/11/23 on Resident Falls and Nurse Assessment and Safe Handling and resident transfers indicated nurses must complete a complete assessment of the resident, vital signs, and neuros on unwitnessed falls. Record review indicated Nurse A had signed the in-services. During an interview on 06/17/23 at 1:38 p.m., Paramedic C stated 2 people were sitting outside of the facility when EMS arrived at the scene and 2 nurses were at the nursing station. There was a trail of blood from the nursing station to Resident #1's room. Resident #1 was holding a rag on his head and blood was going everywhere. There were no staff members near Resident #1, and a staff member was not holding pressure to Resident #1's head wound. LVN A brought him the paperwork for transport as emergency services were walking out the door. Paramedic C stated he did not speak to staff about the incident. During an observation and interview on 6/17/23 at 10:17 a.m., Resident #1 was in bed and dressed appropriately. The back of Resident #1's scalp had a 1.5cm purplish red colored scabbed area on the back of his head. Resident #1 stated he had fallen in a doorway near the dining room when the incident occurred and could not remember the nurses name that helped him. Resident #1 stated the nurse brought him a towel for his head and then he went to the hospital. Resident #1 was not able to confirm if first aid was administered or if a staff member stayed with him until EMS arrived. During an interview on 6/17/23 at 12:51 p.m., LVN B stated he was the other LVN charge working on the day of the incident. LVN B stated he saw Resident #1 walk by the nurse's station with a towel on his head. LVN B stated LVN A went down the hall to assess Resident #1. LVN B stated when EMS arrived, he was at the nurse's station charting and LVN A was not at the nurse's station. LVN B stated LVN A never asked him for help, and he thought she had the situation under control. During an interview on 6/17/23 at 2:51 p.m., LVN A stated she was at the nurse's station when Resident #1 walked to the nurse's station holding a towel on his head due to bleeding. LVN A stated Resident #1's head wound was gushing blood and he told her that he had fall. LVN A assisted Resident #1 back to his room, then returned to the nurse's station to call 911 and gather paperwork for EMS. LVN A stated she was yelling for a CNA to help during the time of the incident and the CNA was outside. LVN A stated LVN B must have been down the hall because she did not see him. LVN A stated she was by herself during the incident and had to leave Resident #1 alone in his room for approximately 6 minutes while she called 911 and got his paperwork together. LVN A stated after she assisted Resident #1 back to his room, Resident #1 kept wandering down the hallway holding the towel on his head. LVN A stated there was no staff available to sit with Resident #1 or hold the towel on his head until EMS arrived. LVN A stated she knew calling EMS and sending Resident #1 to the hospital was the fastest way to get him help. LVN A stated she did not have time to take Resident #1's vital signs because she did not have any help. LVN A stated she was at the nursing station when EMS arrived gathering Resident #1's paperwork for transport. During an interview on 6/17/23 at 12:26 p.m., the DON stated she was not notified of the incident until EMS had called the Administrator and voiced their concern on 6/12/23. The DON stated all staff was in-serviced on 6/11/23 on resident falls and nursing assessment and safe handling and transfers. The DON stated on 6/14/23 LVN A was terminated for not providing first aid and failure to assess residents after falls. The DON stated it was important for a staff member to stay with Resident #1 and hold pressure on his head wound to stop active bleeding. The DON stated not having a staff member assist Resident #1 could have resulted in blood loss or him passing out. The DON stated if Resident #1 had extreme blood loss, it could have resulted in death. During an interview on 6/17/23 at 9:58 a.m., the Administrator stated Resident #1 had a fall on 6/12/23 and she had received a call from the chief of EMS on 6/14/23 because he saw something that night that was not sitting well with him. The Administrator stated the facility had done a QA on falls on 6/7/23 and the facility started nursing competency checkoffs on all nursing staff since the incident occurred. Record review of the facility's policy on, Head Injury, dated 06/1/22, indicated, .Assess resident following a known, suspected, or verbalized head injury. The assessment shall include at a minimum: vital signs, general condition and appearance, neurological evaluation for changes in physical functioning, behavior, cognition level of consciousness, dizziness, nausea, irritability, slurred speech or slow to answer questions. Call 911/EMS and attempt to stabilize the resident's condition if respiratory distress or a hemorrhaging wound occurs. A staff member should stay with resident until EMS arrives, if head injury requires transport to ER. Record review of the facility's policy on, Fall Prevention Program dated 07/01/22, indicated . when any resident experiences a fall, the facility will: assess the resident.
Jun 2023 2 deficiencies 1 IJ
CRITICAL (J) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure residents received adequate supervision and assistance to prevent accidents for 1 of 17 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accidents and supervision, falls and resident neglect. CNA A did not ensure Resident #1 was safe when assisting with incontinent care. Resident #1 rolled out of bed during care and sustained a fracture right hip. An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation was identified on 06/05/23 at 5:20 p.m. While the IJ was removed on 06/07/23, the facility remained out of compliance at actual harm with a scope identified as an isolated due to the facility's need to evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems. These failures could place residents at risk of physical harm, mental anguish, emotional distress, or death. Findings included: Review of a face-sheet dated 06/02/23 showed Resident #1 was an [AGE] year-old female first admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Dementia, cognitive communication deficit, muscle weakness, lack of coordination, hypertension, Pseudobulbar affect, (condition characterized by episodes of sudden uncontrollable and inappropriate laughing or crying) and re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of closed fracture (break) with routine healing and Pneumonia. Review of MDS dated [DATE] showed Resident #1 was alert and oriented with a BIMS score of 15 which indicated she was cognitively intact and aware of person, place, and time. She required two-person assistance with bed mobility and toileting. Review of MDS dated [DATE] showed Resident #1 was alert and oriented with a BIMS score of 15 which indicated she was cognitively intact and aware of person, place, and time. She required two-person assistance with bed mobility and toileting. Record review of nurse progress notes dated 02/07/23 at 11:19 a.m. showed Notified by aide resident slide out of bed during incontinent care, went to assess resident. Resident noted sitting on left side of bed on buttocks, VS: 136/78, 68, 20, 97.8. asked resident if in pain lifted left hand stated it's sore. Asked resident what happened, just shrugs shoulders. Denies hitting head, purple bruise noted to residents left hand. Assisted resident back in bed. Tylenol 325 (Pain medication) x 2 tabs given per orders; MD made aware DON made aware. Resident RP notified, Review of nurse progress notes for Resident #1 dated 02/07/23 at 3:03 p.m. showed Resident complained of pain to bilateral legs and left hand. NP notified. New orders for x-ray legs and left hand Review of nurse progress notes for Resident #1 dated 02/08/23 at 2:31 a.m. showed Resident resting in bed. Bruising noted to left hand from fall. No complaints voiced at this time. X-ray has not shown up so far this shift. Review of nurse progress notes for Resident #1 dated 02/08/23 and 02/09/23 showed 2 COVID19 test were given and both tests were negative. Review of Nurse Progress notes for Resident #1 dated 02/09/23 at 2:11 p.m. showed Resident was sent to the ER per NP request for having diminished chest sounds . Resident had temperature of 99.6, BP 103/61. RESP: 17, Pulse 97, Oxygen 65-67%. DON and family aware. Review of x-ray report for Resident #1 dated 02/08/23 showed there is a nondisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of the right femur (large leg bone) of indeterminate age. There is no dislocation. Review of hospital records for Resident #1 dated 02/09/23 at 5:06 p.m. showed Resident #1 was admitted due to low Oxygen saturation of 69%. Resident #1 was placed on NRB (a medical device used to prevent hypoxemia - or low blood oxygen - in emergencies.). Oxygen level increased to 96%. Daughter stated Resident #1 suffered a fall two nights ago, which resulted in a femur fracture that was confirmed by an x-ray that was read today. EMS administered Fentanyl for pain .X-ray dated 02/09/23 at 2:52 p.m. showed Displaced fracture (break) involving the right femur (large leg bone). Review of Nurse Progress notes for Resident #1 dated 02/09/23 at 11:44 a.m. showed Resident has a displaced fracture of the right femur of indeterminate age Bony structures are osteoporotic in left hand. No acute fracture or dislocation is identified .Resident stating to have little to no pain. Will continue to monitor further at this time. Bed in lowest position with call light within reach. During an interview on 06/04/23 at 1:10 p.m., Resident #1 said she was being changed by staff, and could not recall the name of the aide, but thinks the aide worked for an agency and not a regular. Resident # 1 said the aide was working alone and there were no other staff helping her. Resident #1 said the aide turned her over to change her and she fell out of the bed and hurt her hand. She said she did not think the aide did it on purpose, but that she just turned her over and she fell off the bed. Resident said she did not feel like she had been abused and felt safe at the facility. Resident said she was not in pain. She said she found out later that she had a crack to her hip. Resident #1 said she was sent to the hospital later because she was having difficulty breathing. During an interview on 06/07/23 at 3:46 p.m., LVN A said on 02/07/23 she was the charge nurse on duty when Resident #1 fell out of bed. LVN A said Resident #1 complained of pain to her left hand after the fall. LVN A said she notified the NP and x-rays were ordered. LVN said later Resident #1 complained of pain to her legs. X-rays were ordered and the results were a fracture to Resident #1's right femur. During an interview on 06/05/23 at 3:19 p.m. CNA B said she had worked at the facility for two weeks. CNA B said she was not sure where to find the level of care a resident required for ADLs. During an observation and interview on 06/05/23 at 3:25 p.m. CNA C said she had worked at the facility since February 2023. CNA C said she would look in PCC to find the level of care for a resident. CNA C attempted three times to demonstrate how to find the level of care in PCC. CNA C was not able to log into the system because her password did not work. During an interview on 06/05/23 at 3:30 p.m. CNA D said she had worked at the facility for about two weeks. CNA D said she would look in PCC to find the level of care for a resident. CNA D said she had just received her password today (06/05/23) and had not yet logged into the system. CNA D said she would just ask the nurse if she had questions about the level of care for a resident. During an interview on 06/05/23 at 3:37 p.m. CNA E said she had worked at the facility for about two months. CNA E said if she did not know the level of care for a resident, she would just ask the nurse. During an interview on 06//05/23 at 3:45 p.m. CNA F said if she had questions about the level of care of a resident, she would look at the physical therapy recommendations book located at the nurse's station, look on PCC or ask the charge nurse. During an interview on 06/05/23 at 3:45 p.m. CNA G said if she had questions about the level of care of a resident, she would look at the physical therapy recommendations book located at the nurse's station, look on PCC or ask the charge nurse. During an interview on 06/07/23 at 3:46 p.m., LVN A said on 02/07/23 she was the charge nurse on duty when Resident #1 fell out of bed. LVN A said Resident #1 complained of pain to her left hand after the fall. LVN A said she notified the NP and x-rays were ordered. LVN said later Resident #1 complained of pain to her legs. X-rays were ordered and the results were a fracture to Resident #1's right femur. During an interview with the Administrator and DON on 06/04/23 at 1:45 p.m. the Administrator said she was not the administrator on 02/07/23 when Resident #1 fell out of the bed and fractured her hip, but the former administrator should have reported the incident and completed an investigation. The Administrator said she was the abuse coordinator. ADM said she could not find any in-service training conducted after the fall on 02/07/23 and the first-time staff were trained on abuse and neglect was 02/24/23. The administrator said she reviewed the QAPI notes for February and March 2023 and could not find where the incident was discussed during the monthly QAPI meetings. The DON said she was the Regional Director of Clinical Operations and currently working as the DON at the facility. DON said, she was not working as the DON on the date of the incident and the incident should have been investigated and reported to the state due to the injury. DON said the agency staff assisting Resident #1, should have been suspended and not allowed to work until after an investigation and staff should have received additional training in reporting abuse/neglect and identifying resident's level of care. During an interview with the Administrator and DON on 06/04/23 at 1:45 PM the Administrator said she was not the administrator on 02/07/23 when Resident #1 fell out of the bed and fractured her hip. The DON said the agency staff assisting Resident #1 should have been suspended and not allowed to work until after the investigation and staff received additional training. The facility was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on 06/05/23 at 5:20 p.m. and the Administrator was provided the Immediate Jeopardy template. The facility was asked to provide a Plan of Removal to address the Immediate Jeopardy. The Plan of Removal was submitted by the administrator and accepted on 6/6/23 at 12:50 p.m. and indicated the following: Lindale Specialty, Care Plan of Removal, Updated 6/6/23 Problem: Accidents & Supervision Goal: All staff will be educated on safe handling of residents. After the resident fell out of bed a head-to-toe assessment was completed on 2/07/2023 at 11:07 a.m. by Day shift LVN. Resident complained of pain to her left hand & an x-ray was ordered on 2/07/2023 at 3:04 PM. The results of the x-ray were received on 2/09/2023 at 11:44 AM to the left hand was negative. Results received by Night shift LVN. Resident began to complain to lower extremities. X-ray was ordered on 2/07/2023 at 11:07 AM. The x-ray of the hip was completed, and the x-ray results were received on 2/09/2023 at 11:44 AM by Night Shift LVN. Results revealed a fracture intertrochanteric, was of indeterminate age. The transfer status of the resident was immediately reviewed by the previous DON & changed to a 2-person transfer on the resident's individual plan of care. Significant change MDS was completed by MDS. MDS nurses will be educated on proper coding of resident's ADLs by the Director of Reimbursement on 6/06/2023. All residents' ADL status will be reviewed to ensure it reflects an accurate assessment of the residents' ability. This will be completed 6/06/2023 by 5:00 p.m. by Regional Director of Clinical Services & Director of Clinical Operations. All nursing assistants will be in-serviced on where to look in PCC for transfer status and bed mobility. 50% of the staff have been In-serviced. The in-service will be completed by 6/06/2023. Any staff that missed the mandatory in-service will not be allowed to work until they have been in-serviced. All in-services & education for staff will be completed by the Regional Director of Clinical Operations & the Director of Clinical Operations. All staff will be in-serviced on ensuring that any time a resident requires turning & repositioning in the bed the staff will ensure resident has proper supervision based upon the current care plan. 50% of the staff have been In-serviced. The in-service will be completed by 6/06/2023 at 2:00 PM. Any staff that missed the mandatory in-service will not be allowed to work until they have been in-serviced. All staff will be in-serviced on the Safe Handling policy to ensure understanding to include that the policy states resident lifting & transferring will be performed according to the individuals plan of care. 50% of the staff have been In-serviced. The in-service will be completed by 6/06/2023. Staff will not be allowed to work until they have been in-serviced. All in-services & education for staff will be completed by the Regional Director of Clinical Operations & the Director of Clinical Operations. All CNAs will be educated that any time a resident ADLs decline from what is on the care plan they are to verbally immediately notify the charge nurse. In-service started 6/06/2023 & will be completed at 2:00 PM. Licensed staff will complete a head-to-toe assessment to ensure that any & all changes in residents ADLs will be documented in PCC to ensure changes are reflected in the POC. Additionally, the residents change will be documented on the 24-hour report sheet to ensure that the change is communicated in the morning clinical meeting. In-service started 6/06/2023 and will be completed by end of day. Any staff members that have not received the in-services by end of day will not be allowed to work until it is completed. All in-services & education for staff will be completed by the Regional Director of Clinical Operations & the Director of Clinical Operations. MDS will notify nursing administration immediately both verbally and by email if a resident's transfer or bed mobility status changes. Nursing will notify MDS verbally and immediately if a resident's transfer or bed mobility status changes. Any changes of status with a resident will be reviewed by nursing administration & MDS to ensure that the care plan is updated to reflect the change. This in-service regarding communication of resident status changes will be started today and will be complete by end of day. No staff will be allowed to work prior to being in-serviced. Medical Director was notified of the IJ being called By Regional Director of Clinical Operations. On 06/07/2023 at 2:46 p.m., the surveyor confirmed the facility implemented their plan of removal sufficiently to remove the IJ by: 4 LVN's (on all shifts 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. and 6 p.m.- 6 a.m.) 9 CNA's (on all shifts 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. and 6 p.m.- 6 a.m.) said they received training regarding providing ADL care according to a resident's plan of care, where to find the plan of care, who to notify when a resident has a change in condition and documenting it. The nursing staff verbalized understanding of the trainings and said they had access to each resident's plan of care. 2 LVN/MDS Nurses said they received training regarding providing ADL care according to a resident's plan of care, where to find the plan of care, who to notify when a resident has a change in condition, documenting the change of condition and proper MDS coding a resident's ADL status. The Regional Director of Clinical Operations (DON) said she conducted the nursing staff trainings and a review of each resident's ADL status. DON said the review and nursing staff trainings had been completed. On 06/07/23 at 2:46 p.m., the Administrator was informed the IJ was removed; however, the facility remained out of compliance at actual harm with a scope identified as isolated due to the facility's need to evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems.
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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

Report Alleged Abuse (Tag F0609)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment were reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation is made, if the events that cause the allegation involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury for 1 of 17 (Resident #1) residents reviewed for abuse and neglect. On 02/07/23 at 11:19 a.m., Resident #1 rolled out of bed while being assisted by CNA A. The incident was not reported to the state agency as required. This failure could place residents at risk of emotional, physical, mental abuse and neglect. Findings included: Review of facility policy dated 2021 showed: Reporting: The Facility will have written procedures that include: 1. Reporting of all alleged violations to the Administrator, state agency, adult protective services and to all other required agencies (e.g., law enforcement when applicable) within specified timeframes: a. Immediately, but no later than 2 hours after the allegation is made, if the events that cause the allegation involve abuse or results in serious bodily injury, or b. Not later than 24 hours if the event that cause the allegation do not involve abuse and do not result in serious bodily injury. 4. Taking all necessary actions . which may include, but not limited to the following: a. Analyzing the occurrence (s) to determine why abuse, neglect .and what changes are needed to prevent further occurrences .training of staff on changes made and demonstration of staff competency after training is implemented. Review of a face-sheet for Resident #1 dated 06/02/23 showed Resident #1 was an [AGE] year-old female first admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Dementia, cognitive communication deficit, muscle weakness, lack of coordination, hypertension, Pseudobulbar affect, (condition characterized by episodes of sudden uncontrollable and inappropriate laughing or crying) and re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of closed fracture (break) with routine healing and Pneumonia. Review of MDS for Resident #1 dated 01/31/23 showed Resident #1 was alert and oriented with a BIMS score of 15 which indicated she was cognitively intact and aware of person, place, and time. She required two-person assistance with bed mobility and toileting. Record review of nurse progress notes for Resident #1 dated 02/07/23 at 11:19 a.m. showed Notified by aide resident slide out of bed during incontinent care, went to assess resident. Resident noted sitting on left side of bed on buttocks, VS: 136/78, 68, 20, 97.8. asked resident if in pain lifted left hand stated it's sore. Asked resident what happened, just shrugs shoulders. Denies hitting head, purple bruise noted to residents left hand. Assisted resident back in bed. (Pain medication) Tylenol 325 x 2 tabs given per orders; MD made aware DON made aware. Resident RP notified, Review of nurse progress notes for Resident #1 dated 02/07/23 at 3:03 p.m. showed Resident complained of pain to bilateral legs and left hand. NP notified. New orders for x-ray legs and left hand Review of nurse progress notes for Resident #1 dated 02/08/23 at 2:31 a.m. showed Resident resting in bed. Bruising noted to left hand from fall. No complaints voiced at this time. X-ray has not shown up so far this shift. Review of nurse progress notes for Resident #1 dated 02/08/23 and 02/09/23 showed 2 COVID19 test were given and both tests were negative. Review of x-ray report for Resident #1 dated 02/08/23 showed there is a nondisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of the right femur of indeterminate age. There is no dislocation. Review of Nurse Progress notes for Resident #1 dated 02/09/23 at 11:44 AM showed Resident has a displaced fracture of the right femur of indeterminate age there is a no dislocation noted but degenerative change of the knee is present. No acute fracture of dislocation to the left femur, knee joint alignment is within normal limits. Bony structures are osteoporotic in left hand. No acute fracture or dislocation is identified. There is a moderate-to-severe arthritic change of the interphalangeal joint. Resident stating to have little to no pain. Will continue to monitor further at this time. Bed in lowest position with call light within reach. Review of Nurse Progress notes For Resident #1 dated 02/09/23 at 2:11 p.m. showed Resident was sent to the ER per NP request for having diminished chest sounds . Resident had temperature of 99.6, BP 103/61. RESP: 17, Pulse 97, Oxygen 65-67%. DON and family aware. Review of hospital records for Resident #1 dated 02/09/23 at 5:06 p.m. showed Resident #1 was admitted due to low Oxygen saturation of 69%. Resident #1 was placed on NRB (a medical device used to prevent hypoxemia - or low blood oxygen - in emergencies.). Oxygen level increased to 96%. Daughter stated Resident #1 suffered a fall two nights ago, which resulted in a left femur fracture that was confirmed by an x-ray that was read today. EMS administered Fentanyl for pain. X-ray of left hand showed no fractures, dislocation, or other acute bony abnormality. X-ray dated 02/09/23 at 2:52 p.m. showed Displaced fracture (break) involving the right femur (large leg bone). During an interview on 06/04/23 at 1:10 p.m., Resident #1 said she was being changed by staff, and could not recall the name of the staff, but thinks the aide worked for an agency and not a regular. Resident #1 said the aide turned her over to change her and she fell out of the bed and hurt her hand. She said she did not think the aide did it on purpose, but that she just turned me over and I fell off the bed. Resident said she did not feel like she had been abused and felt safe at the facility. Resident said she was not in pain. She said she found out later that she had a crack to her hip. Resident #1 said she was sent to the hospital later because she was having difficulty breathing. Review of a face-sheet dated 06/02/23 showed Resident #1 was an [AGE] year-old female first admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Dementia, cognitive communication deficit, muscle weakness, lack of coordination, hypertension, Pseudobulbar affect, (condition characterized by episodes of sudden uncontrollable and inappropriate laughing or crying) and re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of Encounter for closed fracture with routine healing and Pneumonia. Review of MDS dated [DATE] showed Resident #1 was alert and oriented with a BIMS score of 15 which indicated she was cognitively intact and aware of person, place, and time. She required two-person assistance with bed mobility and toileting. Review of a care plan for Resident #1 dated as initiated on 08/01/22 and revised on 03/09/23 showed Resident #1's current ADL function - needs and staff assistance included bed mobility, transfer and toileting required one staff. During an interview with the Administrator and DON on 06/04/23 at 1:45 PM the Administrator said she was not the administrator on 02/07/23 when Resident #1 fell out of the bed and fractured her hip, but the former administrator should have reported the incident and completed an investigation. The Administrator said she was the abuse coordinator. The DON said she was not aware the incident should have been reported to the state, but the former administrator should have reported the incident and investigated. DON said the agency staff assisting Resident #1, should have been suspended and not allowed to work until after the investigation and staff should have received additional training in reporting abuse and identifying resident's level of care.
Jan 2023 4 deficiencies 1 Harm
SERIOUS (G) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Tag F0686)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to implement interventions based on comprehensive assessments to prevent the worsening of pressure sores for a resident that was admitted with a pressure sore for 1 of 3 resident reviewed for pressure sores (Resident #5.) *The facility failed to ensure treatment orders were present when the resident was admitted with a wound vac on 11/1/22 and 12/16/22. *The facility failed to ensue when the orders for the wound vac were in place before wound vac was discontinued. *The facility failed to provide timely assessments and consistent treatments for a Resident #5 who entered the facility with a stage 4 pressure sore. *The facility failed to provide a low air loss mattress to protect from possible pressure to the area. *The facility failed to provide dietary interventions timely. *They failed to provide nutritional supplemnts timely and as orderd. These failures caused Resident #1's pressure sore to worsen and could cause other Residents to be at risk for a decline in existing pressure sore. Findings included: Record review of Resident # 5's face sheet indicated this [AGE] year-old female was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Some of her diagnoses were pressure ulcer of sacral region stage 4, pressure ulcer of the right heal stage unspecified, osteomyelitis of the vertebra (infection of the bone), sacral (below the lumbar spine and above the tail bone) and sacrococcygeal (pertains to both the sacrum and coccyx area) region. And another spondylosis with myelopathy ( a nervous system disorder that affects the spinal cord) of the lumbar region. Record review of Resident #5's admission assessment dated [DATE] indicated her skin condition presented with a history of pressure sores, incontinence, poor nutrition, and predisposing diseases. Resident #5's skin integrity indicated she had open areas. The alterations in skin integrity indicated to state the site, type, and measurements. The form indicated there was a pressure sore to the sacral, and right heel with eschar. There were no measurements or stages listed. Record review of Resident #5's (second) Braden scale dated 11/01/22 indicated she was high risk for pressure sores with a score of 10 ( 10-12 high risk). She had very limited sensory perception, was constantly moist, chair fast most of the time, very limited mobility, made occasional slight changes in body or extremity positions. Her nutrition was probably inadequate, rarely ate complete meals. She was at risk for friction or shears. She required moderate to maximum assistance with moving. Record review of Resident #5's physician progress note dated 11/4/22 indicated she was admitted to the facility for skilled services status post initial hospitalization for a right hip fracture. She developed pressure sore on both heels and sacral region. The sacral sore developed into a stage 4 and became infected. She was presented back to the emergency room with metabolic encephalopathy due to infection. She was found severely malnutrition with poor oral intake and dehydration. A magic cup was ordered, and she had a wound vac in pace on her sacral would at this time. Record review of Resident # 5's admission MDS dated [DATE] indicated her cognitive status was moderately impaired. Her functional status was extensive assist of two people for bed mobility and transfer. ( The MDS showed in the system in progress.) Record review of a nutritional risk assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident #5 weighed 127.8 pounds. Her body mass index was 20. She had an unknown amount of weight loss, and her food intake was less than 50 percent. She would eat by taking only bites and sips. Resident # 5 was independent with eating but required cues. The resident had pressure sore. Resident #5 was at a high nutritional risk currently. She is under weight for her age. She was at a very high risk for addition skin breakdown and weigh loss due to poor by mouth intake. The dietary recommendations were Vitamin C 500 mg two times daily, Zinc 220 mg daily for 14 days, liquid protein daily for 30 days, fortified foods, high calorie snacks three times daily, and house shakes two times daily. The comments were will continue to monitor by mouth intake and weight and skin changes and make additional recommendations as needed. Record review of Weekly Pressure Injury Log dated 11/24/22 indicated Resident #5 was admitted with pressure sore to the sacrum measured 4 measured 4.5cm times 6.4 cm and 2 cm deep. She had one on the heal that was a stage 5 that measured 4.0 times 7.0 that was unable to determine the depth. Record review of her Care Plan last revised on 11/25/22 indicated she had a problem area of impairment of skin integrity. The goal was the resident would maintain or develop clean and intact skin by the next review with a target dated of 12/07/22. Some of the interventions were encourage good nutrition and hydration to promote [NAME] skin. Pressure reliving mattress to bed as ordered. Follow the facility protocols for treatments of injury, keep skin clean and dry. Monitor the dressing as order. Some of the interventions were encourage good nutrition and hydration to promote [NAME] skin. Follow the facility protocols. There was no care plan problem area specific for eating. Record review of Resident #5's a computerized physician orders dated 11/09/22 indicated the following orders: *to cleanse the world to sacral with normal saline and apply calcium alginate, cover with dry dressing every day, and as needed. The revision dated was 11/9/22. *Pressure relieving mattress to bed dated 11/1/22. * a Magic Cup for protein dated 11/14/22, *catheter care dated 11/27/22, *Prostat supplement dated 12/27/22, *vitamin C tablet 500 mg dated 12/27, and *fortified food plan diet, with mechanical soft textures dated 12/27/22. Record review of Resident #5's computerized physician progress note dated 11/11/22 * indicated Resident #5 no longer required the wound vac. Record review of computerized physician orders for the month of November 2022 did not reveal a start order or a discontinue order for the wound vac. Record review of Weekly Pressure Injury Log dated 12/02/22, 12/16/22 and 12/24/22 indicated Resident #5 was admitted with pressure sore to the sacrum and heel with no measurements. The form stated hospital where the measurements were supposed to be. Record review of Resident #5 Census Report( a report used by the facility to document resident admissions and discharges) indicated she was discharged to the hospital on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. Record review of Resident #5's nursing notes indicated she was admitted to the hospital on [DATE] and read readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. Record review of Resident #5's TAR indicated on 12/1/22, 12/2/22, 12/6/22, 12/7/22, 12/24/22 and 12/25/22 the space for the treatment to her sacral wound was blank. The TAR indicated on 12/18 22, 12/19/22, 12/20/22, 12/21/22, 12/22/22, and 12/27/22 indicated other/ progress note. Review of nursing note dated 12/27/22 at 1:57 p.m. indicated the resident refused wound care. Review of nursing notes from 12/18/22 through 12/22/22 did not indicate the resident refused but no wound care was indicated as provided. Record review of Resident #5's weekly skin assessments indicated she had stage 4 since her admission to the facility on [DATE]. There were skin assessments dated 11/8/22, 11/22/22, 12/23/22 and 12/28/22. Record review of Hospital wound care notes dated 12/12/22 indicated wound care follow up for wound vac(a wound vacuum machine can reduce swelling, clean the wound, remove bacteria, help pull the edges of the would together and may stimulate growth) and dressing placement post debridement 12/9/22. Coccyx posterior stage 3 measured 6 cm by 13 cm by 6c deep from 11 to 2 O'clock. Placed 3 pc black foam including offloading for [NAME] pad, good seal achieved at 125mg Hg. Next dressing changed to be completed on 12/14/22. The wound care would continue to follow as scheduled. Reposition patient every two hours using wedges, apply waffle air matters to bed, offloading boots to bilateral lower extremities. Skin moisture for dry skin, apply sacral bordered foam dressing replace three times a week and as needed. Discontinue border foam if frequent incontinence is contaminating wound and use barrier ointment instead bid and as needed. Record review of a skilled care nurses note dated 12/17/22 indicated skin condition, Resident # 5 had a sacrum wound that measured 6.5 cm x 1.5 cm with a 4cm depth stage 4 and wound vac in place. There was no full description of the wound, such as eschar, color, drainage, or odor. Record Review of Resident #5's computerized physician orders indicated there were no new orders for her wound care regarding her readmission on [DATE]. The resident wound orders did not change from 11/9/22. Record review of Resident #5's computerized physician orders indicated: An order for pressure reliving mattress to bed dated 11/1/22, An order for Magic cup every day for protein and caloric malnutrition with a revision date of 11/14/22, An order for skin assessments to be completed weekly and as needed dated 12/23/22, An order dated 12/27/22 for High calorie snacks three times daily, Vitamin C 500 mg, fortified food plan, and House shakes with meals. (Dietician recommended 12/20/22), and An order dated 12/30/22 for Vitamin D3 200 IU by mouth daily dated. There is no order for a wound vac, no order for settings of the wound vac, how often to remove, or when to discontinue the wound vac. Record review of Resident #5's nursing notes dated from 11/4/22 through 12/19/22 indicated: On 11/4/22 at 5:17 p.m. the NP here today making rounds have new order for Magic Cup. On 12/8/22 at 11:30 a.m. Resident #5 was out on pass. On 11/9/22 at 8:43 a.m. Resident #5 was in hospital. On 12/16/22 at 8:30 p.m. Resident back from, the hospital. Infected decubitus ulcer wound is 6.5 cm in length, 14.5 cm wide, and 4 cm in depth. On 12/17/22 at 12:02 a.m. Monitor dressing to sacral every shift for placement and dislodgment, every shift for monitoring wound vac in place. On 12/17/22 at 8:04 p.m. Resident had wound vac in place. On 12/18/22 at 11:59 p.m. indicated the wound vac was in place. On 12/19/22 at 10:24 a.m. sacral cleanse with wound cleanser apply calcium alginate covered with dry dressing every day and as need for dislodgement. Every day shift for Stage 4 wound vac. (note! The notes did not say the wound care was provided. Two of the nurses said they had never proved care to the resident wounds.) Record review of a nutritional risk assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident #5 weighed 125.6 pounds. Her body mass index was 19. Resident #5 had significant weight loss. Comparison weight on 11/2/22 she weighs 134.6 She her food intake was less than 50 percent. She needed assistance with eating. The resident had pressure sore. Resident #5 was at a high nutritional risk currently. She had increased nutrient needs for wound healing and is underweight with a body mass index of 19. Had significant weight loss, required assistance with meals, and had poor by mouth intake. The dietary recommendations were Vitamin C 500 mg two times daily, Zinc 220 mg daily for 14 days, liquid protein daily for 30 days, fortified foods, high calorie snacks three times daily, and house shakes four times daily (with meals and as bedtime snack). The comments will continue to monitor by mouth intake and weight and skin changes and make additional recommendations as needed. The recomendations were not put into place for 7 days. Record Review of Resident #5's nursing notes dated Indicated: On 12/20/22 at 11:45 a.m. sacral cleanse with wound cleanser apply calcium alginate covered with dry dressing every day and as need for dislodgement. Everyday shift for Stage 4 wound vac. Written by LVN D. On 12/21/22 at 11:06 a.m. sacral cleanse with wound cleanser apply calcium alginate covered with dry dressing every day and as need for dislodgement. Everyday shift for Stage 4 wound vac. Resident had wound vac to sacral wound. written by LVN F 12/22/22 at 4:43 p.m. sacral cleanse with wound cleanser apply calcium alginate covered with dry dressing every day and as need for dislodgement. Everyday shift for Stage 4 wound vac. wound vac in pace. On 12/27/22 at 1:52 a.m. have order for vitamin C 500 g give two by mouth for wound healing. On 12/27/22 at 1:57 p.m. resident refused wound care after two attempts. On 12/28/22 at 4:43 p.m. a family member requested an additional pillow be put in Resident #5'swheelchair. On 12/29/22 at 8:33 a.m. wound care was completed by the 6p to 6a nurse On 12/29/22 at 9:33 a.m. new order received for Vitamin D 2000 IU daily Record review of Resident #5's Braden scale dated 12/29/22 indicated she was high risk for pressure sores [NAME] if 12 ( 10-12 high risk). She had very limited sensory perception, was rarely moist, chair fast most of the time, very limited mobility, made occasional slight changes in body or extremity positions, nutrition was very poor, never ate complete meals. She had a problem with at risk for friction or shears. She required moderate to maximum assistance with moving. During an interview on 12/28/22 at 2:45 p.m. with the Interim DON and Director of Clinical Operations said the said nurses are supposed to write a note or put down why the wound care was not provided. They said former DON had not been diligent in keeping up with her duties. They said the ADON/treatment nurse called on 12/25/22 to say she would not be back. They said they were hiring a new Administrator on Monday. They were looking to hire a new DON, and treatment nurse. They both said the wound vac had been discontinued but could not provide any orders for the wound vac. During a telephone interview on 12/29/22 at 10:18 a.m. the former ADON said she was hired as PRN nurse and eventually took an ADON position. In the beginning she was working as the ADON and the treatment nurse. She said she could not keep up with her administrative duties because she was always pulled to the floor. She said wound care on resdiens and ADON work went by the wayside. She said she was the ADON and wound care she did not have time to keep up with all of her work for constantly being pulled to work the floor. The former staff member said they would have agency staff scheduled to work, but often they did not come. During an observation and interview on 12/29/22 at 11:46 a.m. of Resident #5's room. There was a wound vac noted to be hanging on the right side of the front of the bed rail. LVN C said she worked at the facility for one day and was unaware of the resident having a wound vac. Observation on 12/29/22 at 12:50 p.m. of Resident # 5 showed she was sitting in the dining room feeding herself. She said the food was good. She had mechanical chicken, Pasta, Italian blend vegetables, a biscuit, escalloped peaches, and a drink. There was no shake. She was mostly eating the desert. Review of her lunch slip said she was to have a fortified food plan and a shake. There was no shake. During an interview an observation on 12/29/22 at 12:55 p.m. Dietary manager said Resident #1 was supposed to get a shake with her meal, she did not know why she did not. The resident only ate about 25 percent of what was on her tray. During an interview on 12/29/22 at 2:45 p.m. the Director of Clinical Operations said Resident #5 did not currently have a wound vac. It had been discontinued. She said it was likely hanging on the bed because the agency staff did not know what to do with it. She said she did not know why there was not an order in the chart for the wound vac but would look. She said she could not find a start date or a stop date for Resident #5's wound vac. There was mention of it in the physician progress notes (there was no other information provided.) During observation and interview on 01/05/23 at 2:15 p.m. Resident #5 was sitting up in bed eating. The family member was at the bedside. Resident #5 had chopped ham, whipped sweet potatoes, greens, roll , butter, cake and a beverage. There was no shake on tray. The family member was encouraging Resident #5 to eat. The family member she had not had a shake on resident #5's tray except for last night. The family member said they were present most every night. They were buying Resident #5 ensure themselves to ensure she got more nutrition. Observation showed ensure on a side dresser. During an interview on 01/05/23 at 2:24 p.m. LVN D said today would be the first day doing skin treatment on Resident #5. She did not know if she had a wound vac. The LVN said she thought Resident #5 had a wound vac in the past. No one mentioned it when they told her she needed to complete wound care on the resident. During an observation and interview on 01/5/23 at 4:16 p.m. Resident #5 was noted to be in the bed and her family member was present. LVN D informed the resident she was there to do her wound care on her sacral area. The resident had a worried look on her face and told the nurse it was going to hurt. The nurse reassured the resident and told her she would go slow. LVN D told Resident #5 she be gentle with her treatment so she would not cause her any pain. The resident had a sense of relief on her face and allowed the nurse to conduct her wound care. The resident was turned on her left side by the nurse and a CNA. The nurse removed the sacral wound dressing and measured the resident's wound. The wound had a faint foul odor. The nurse used Dermal Wound Cleanser and sterile 4X4 gauze to clean the wound and repeated it several times. Nurse covered wound with Calcium Alginate pad and secured it with 6 x 7-inch Silicone dressing. Wound measurements: Sacral wound was approximately 15cm (length) x 13 cm (width) the left side was slightly shorter than the right side. The wound extended from the sacral area to her left buttocks. There was a flap of skin at the top of the sacral wound edge from 11 o'clock to 2 o'clock and under that flap the wound tunneled approximately 2cm underneath the skin. Wound appearance: Circular uneven wound edges, wound bed was red, small amount of yellow slough in the middle of the sacral area, small amount of yellow slough at 3 o'clock on the wound edge of the sacral area. The wound showed the full layer of skin and tissue loss with exposed muscle. There was no bone visable. There were no infection control issues noted Resident did not yell out or express any pain during wound treatment and tolerated it well. Staff handled resident in gentle manner. No infection control issues or concerns. Resident #5 said she had no pain during her treatment. She said there were days her wound was more sensitive which caused her pain during wound care. She said the staff handled her in a gentle manner and she was fine. During an interview on 01/05/23 at 4:38 p.m. the interim DON said the Med Aide said they have been giving the boost high calorie said when it pops up on the MAR. The Interim DON said the dietary manger said they had shakes in the kitchen. The Interim DON said she could not find order for Resident #5's wound vac. During an interview on 01/25/23 at 3:49 p.m. agency CNA G said today was her first day working at the facility and she was not familiar with Resident #5. During an interview on 01/05/23 at 4:58 p.m. agency CNA E said today is her first day working in the facility and she was not familiar with Resident #5. During an interview on 01/05/23 at 5:06 p.m. LVN F said she wrote the note on 11/21/22 about the wound vac. She had observed the wound vac on the resident but had not completed wound care. She had never provided care to Resident #5. She said heard another nurse took the wound vac off the that night because there was no order for the wound vac. During an interview on 01/05/23 at 5:42 p.m. the family member of Resident #5 said she had not been on a loss air loss mattress since she was admitted . The family said the facility staff tried to put the wound vac on Resident #5 on 12/29 or 12/30/22 and could not do so. That day the resident had lot of drainage. The family said they did not think the resident got woumd care regulary. They said the wound looked a little better today in regard to the drainage, but it was bigger. During an interview on 01/05/23 at 5:43 a.m. the Interim DON said their procedure was if a resident had multiple stage 3 and stage 4 should qualify for low air loss mattress. Resident #5 had a stage 4 pressure sore. She did not know why Resident #5 was not on a low air loss mattress. During an interview on 01/05/23 at 6:03 p.m. the Director of Clinical Operations said Resident #5's wound vac was discontinued because she has slough in her wound that was why they stopped using the wound vac. She said the NP comes every week. She said all the facility mattresses are pressure reliving mattresses. She could not find the orders for the wound vac and had no explanation of why they were not in Resident #5 records. After reviewing the hospital summary which had no mention of wound care. She said they went by the Hospital Wound Care notes progress notes was where they got the wound vac settings. Record review of the facility Pressure sore policy with an effective date of 04/2022 indicated it is the policy of the facility that a resident who enters the facility without an identified pressure injury not develop and pressure injury unless it is unavoidable. Should a pressure injury develop whether avoidable or unavoidable, the facility will utilize the treatment guidelines below when providing care for the residents. At the time the injury is identified it must be documented on the Skin Assessment Flow Sheet for pressure injury. Pressure sores should be measured weekly and documented. Document the dressing completion on the treatment administration record. As much as possible, the nurse needs to identify the underlying cause as pressure, shear, friction, maceration, or a combination of these factors. Refer the resident for dietary consultation. Document dressing completion on the TAR. Evaluate skin at risk score and update Braden Scale on admission, re-admission, and with any change in condition that might affect skin integrity. The policy indicatated a Stage 4 pressure wound was full- thickness of skin and tissue loss with exposed bone , tendon or muscle,. Slough or eschar may be present on some parts of te wound bed. The wound may also include undermining and tunneling. Record review of a Gravity 8 Deluxe long term care pressure redistribution mattress ( the facility said all their residents have these mattresses.) Indicated it was a high quality therapeutic foam mattress that provided pressure redistribution and shear/ friction reduction. It was high end therapeutic foam mattress that maximizes value and comfort with 3 full layers o latex free foam. The full with top layer used unique die cutting to optimize zoned pressure redistribution.
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and co...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 2 of 3 reviewed (Resident #20 and Resident #10) for wound care infection control practices. The facility failed to ensure LVN A failed to change gloves and sanitize hands after cleaning wound and touching the clean dressing during wound care for Resident #20 and Resident #10. This failure could place any resident at the facility requiring wound care at risk for infections. Findings included: 1) Record review of a face sheet dated 02/28/23 indicated Resident #20 was an [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] with the diagnoses of a fracture of left radial (broken bone between the wrist and thumb), depression (sadness) and Covid (Coronavirus disease refers to a respiratory illness). Record review of a significant change in status MDS assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident #20 was usually understood and usually understood others. The MDS indicated Resident #20's has short- and long-term memory deficit. The MDS did not indicate Resident #20 rejected care. The MDS indicated Resident #20 required extensive assistance with bed mobility, dressing, personal hygiene, transfers, toilet use and supervision with eating. The MDS did not indicate Resident #20 had any wounds. Record review of the comprehensive care plan dated 11/11/22 indicated Resident #20 had the potential for impairment to skin integrity. The goal of the care plan indicated Resident #20 skin would be kept dry, encourage good nutrition and hydration, and pressure relieving mattress. The care plan did not indicate anything about a skin tear to right leg. Record review of Resident #20's medication administration record report dated 02/28/23 indicated resident had an order dated 11/28/22 to cleanse posterior right leg with normal saline or wound cleanser, pat dry with gauge. Apply calcium alginate to wound bed, cover with clean dressing every day for wound healing. During an observation on 02/27/23 at 11:40 a.m., LVN A provided wound treatment for Resident #20. LVN A washed her hands, applied gloves, and cleaned the area of the skin tear from the center to the outside, patted wound dry. LVN A did not change her gloves then applied calcium alginate and the clean dressing on the wound and secured it. LVN A removed gloves and sanitized hands. 2) Record review of a face sheet dated 02/28/2023 indicated Resident #10 was an [AGE] year-old male admitted on [DATE] with the diagnoses of fracture of left hip, urinary tract infections, COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems), and heart disease. Record review of an admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident #10 was understood and understood others. Resident #10's BIMs score was 08 indicating he was cognitively moderately impaired. The MDS did not indicated Resident #10 rejected care. The MDS indicated Resident #10 required total care with transfers, toilet use and extensive assistance with bed mobility, dressing, personal hygiene, bathing, and supervision with eating. Resident #10 was always incontinent of bowel and bladder. The MDS did not indicated Resident #10 had any wounds on admission assessment. Record review of the comprehensive care plan dated 01/17/23 indicated Resident #10 had the potential for impairment to skin integrity. The goal of the care plan indicated Resident #10's skin would be kept dry, to encourage good nutrition and hydration, use pressure relieving mattress and use draw sheet for lifting resident. The care plan did not indicate anything about a stage 2 to sacrum (a shield-shaped bony structure that is located at the base of the lumbar vertebrae and that is connected to the pelvis). Record review of Resident #10's physician order report dated 02/28/23 indicated resident had an order dated 02/25/23 to clean sacrum with normal saline, pat dry, apply calcium alginate, cover with super absorbent dressing every day. During an observation on 02/27/23 at 11:50 a.m., LVN A provided wound treatment for Resident #10. LVN A washed her hands, applied gloves, and cleaned the area of the sacrum and patted wound dry. LVN A did not change her gloves, applied calcium alginate, and placed the clean dressing on the wound and secured it. LVN A removed gloves and sanitized hands. During an interview on 02/27/23 at 12:00 a.m. with LVN A, she said she realized she did not change her gloves after cleaning the wounds for Resident #10 or Resident #20. LVN A said the gloves were not dirty after the wound was cleaned. LVN A said she did not see this being an infection control issue because she did not have anything contaminated on her gloves. LVN A said if she thought she had anything on her gloves, then she would remove her gloves, wash her hands, and apply new gloves for infection purposes. LVN A said she was responsible for wound care for all resident on Monday through Friday and the weekend nurses performed wound care over the weekend. LVN A said she was not trained on wound care in facility but had done wound care in the past. During an interview on 02/28/2023 at 2:25 p.m., the DON said she expected the nurse to change her gloves between clean and dirty and to use hand sanitizer between glove changes. The DON said failure to do appropriate wound care could cause infections. During an interview on 02/28/23 at 3:00 p.m. with the VP of clinicals indicated the treatment nurse was responsible for resident's treatments, and she expected her to take off dirty gloves, sanitize hands, and apply new gloves during the wound care provided. The VP of clinicals said the treatment nurses did not have proficiency checkoffs yet because she was newly hired but would make sure she received the training. The DON said LVN A providing wound care without properly changing her gloves or sanitizing hands had placed residents at risk for infection. During an interview on 02/28/23 at 4:30 p.m., the Administrator said he expected the nurses and all other staff to use proper hand sanitizing techniques between dirty and clean areas with all care. The Administrator said the DON was responsible for ensuring staff were trained on wound care and infection control. He said improper hand hygiene could place the resident at risk for infection. Record review of the facility policy titled, Hand Hygiene, dated 02/22 indicated, It was the policy of this organization that hand hygiene be performed consistent with acceptable standards of practice to prevent the spread of infection. Healthcare personnel should use an alcohol-based hand rub or wash with soap and water for the following clinical indications: before moving from work on a solid body site to a clean body site on the same patient, after contact with bloody body fluids or excretion, mucous membrane, non-intact skin, or wound dressing. Record review of the facility policy titled, Infection Prevention and Control Program, dated 03/22 indicated, This facility has established and maintained an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infection. #4 standard precautions: A. All staff shall assume all residents are potentially infected or colonized with an organism that could be transmitted during the care of providing resident care services, B. Hand hygiene shall be performed in accordance with our facility established hand hygiene procedures.
CONCERN (E) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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

Deficiency F0657 (Tag F0657)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to review and revise the person-centered care plan to reflect the curr...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to review and revise the person-centered care plan to reflect the current condition for 3 (Resident #20, Resident #10, and Resident #30) of 3 resident reviewed for care plan revisions. The facility failed to ensure Resident #20, Resident #10 and Resident #30's care plans were updated to reflect problem for wounds and interventions. This deficient practice could affect residents by placing them at risk of not receiving appropriate interventions to meet their current needs. Findings include: 1)Record review of a face sheet dated 02/28/23 indicated Resident #20 was an [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] with the diagnoses of a fracture of left radial (broken bone between the wrist and thumb), depression (sadness) and Covid (Coronavirus disease refers to a respiratory illness). Record review of a significant change in status MDS assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident #20 was usually understood and usually understood others. The MDS indicated Resident #20's has short- and long-term memory deficit. The MDS did not indicate Resident #20 rejected care. The MDS indicated Resident #20 required extensive assistance with bed mobility, dressing, personal hygiene, transfers, toilet use and supervision with eating. The MDS did not indicate Resident #20 had any wounds. Record review of Resident #20's medication administration record report dated 02/28/23 indicated resident had an order dated 11/28/22 to cleanse posterior right leg with normal saline or wound cleanser, pat dry with gauge. Apply calcium alginate to wound bed, cover with clean dressing every day for wound healing. Record review of the comprehensive care plan dated 11/11/22 indicated Resident #20 had the potential for impairment to skin integrity. The goal of the care plan indicated Resident #20 skin would be kept dry, encourage good nutrition and hydration, and pressure relieving mattress. The care plan did not indicate anything about a skin tear to right leg. 2)Record review of a face sheet dated 02/28/2023 indicated Resident #10 was an [AGE] year-old male admitted on [DATE] with the diagnoses of fracture of left hip, urinary tract infections, COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems), and heart disease. Record review of an admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident #10 was understood and understood others. Resident #10's BIMs score was 08 indicating he was cognitively moderately impaired. The MDS indicated Resident #10 required total care with transfers, toilet use and extensive assistance with bed mobility, dressing, personal hygiene, bathing, and supervision with eating. Resident #10 was always incontinent of bowel and bladder. The MDS did not indicate Resident #10 had any wounds on the admission assessment. Record review of the comprehensive care plan dated 01/17/23 indicated Resident #10 had the potential for impairment to skin integrity. The goal of the care plan indicated Resident #10's skin would be kept dry, to encourage good nutrition and hydration, use pressure relieving mattress and use draw sheet for lifting resident. The care plan did not indicate anything about a stage 2 to sacrum (a shield-shaped bony structure that is located at the base of the lumbar vertebrae and that is connected to the pelvis). Record review of Resident #10's physician order report dated 02/28/23 indicated resident had an order dated 02/25/23 to clean sacrum with normal saline, pat dry, apply calcium alginate, cover with super absorbent dressing every day. 3) Record review of a face sheet dated 02/28/2023 indicated Resident #30 was a [AGE] year-old male admitted on [DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE] with the diagnoses of fracture of the neck, fracture of the spine, unspecified wound, diabetic, and neurogenic bladder (having a difficult time to control bladder). Record review of an MDS assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident #30 was understood and understood others. Resident #30's BIMs score was 12 indicating he was cognitively moderately impaired. The MDS did not indicated Resident #30 rejected care. The MDS indicated Resident #30 required total care with transfers, toilet use and extensive assistance with bed mobility, dressing, personal hygiene, bathing, and supervision with eating. The MDS indicated Resident #30 had an unstageable wound on admission. Record review of the comprehensive care plan dated 01/13/23 indicated Resident #30 had the potential for impairment to skin integrity. The goal of the care plan indicated Resident #30 skin would be kept dry, encourage good nutrition and hydration, pressure relieving mattress and follow facility protocol for treatment of injury. The care plan dated 02/03/23 indicated Resident #30 had an unstageable wound to sacrum related to immobility. The goal was to administer treatments as ordered and monitor effectiveness, assess/record/monitor wound weekly, measure length, width, and depth, when possible, assess and document status of wound perimeter, wound bed, and healing process. Resident # 30's care plan did not indicate any other wounds. Record review of Resident #30's physician order report dated 02/28/23 indicated resident had an order dated 02/01/23 for an air loss mattress and wound care orders dated 02/23/23 to clean R lateral ankle with n/s, cover with dry dressing every day shift, clean L lower leg posterior with n/s, apply skin prep daily every day, clean R lateral foot with n/s, apply skin prep daily every day shift, clean R Heel with n/s, apply skin prep daily every day shift, cleanse the wound to the right heel with normal saline and pat dry, apply betadine every day shift, clean L lateral leg distal with n/s, apply dry dressing every day shift, clean R great toe with n/s, apply skin prep daily, cleanse the wound to the left heel with normal saline, pat dry, apply betadine, once daily and PRN, clean R pinky toe with n/s, apply skin prep daily, clean L lateral distal with n/s, apply skin prep daily, clean R lower leg with n/s, apply skin prep daily, clean L hallux/bunion with n/s, apply skin prep daily, clean L lower leg posterior with n/s, apply calcium alginate, dry dressing every day shift, clean L ankle with n/s, apply xeroform, dry dressing every day shift, clean L heel with n/s, apply skin prep daily and clean sacrum with n/s, apply hydrofera blue (a type of wound moisture), and super absorbent dressing every day shift. During an interview on 02/28/23 at p.m., the MDS nurse said she was not responsible for the wound care plans. The MDS nurses said the treatment nurse was responsible for the wound care plans. The MDS nurse said prior to the treatment nurse starting, she tried to keep up with the care plans but it was hard and sometimes; she was not able to. The MDS nurse said they hired another nurse on Monday (02/27/23) to help with care plans and MDS's. The MDS nurse said after the new nurse was trained the care plans and MDS's would be kept up to date. The MDS nurses said failure to keep care plans up to date could cause staff to miss information about the resident's care. During an interview on 02/28/2023 at 2:25 p.m., the DON said she expected the MDS nurse to update care plans as needed. The DON said if care plans were not done, it could lead to residents not receiving the proper care they needed. During an interview on 02/28/23 at 3:00 p.m., the VP of clinicals indicated the MDS nurse was responsible for care plans but because everyone was new, they had not had the opportunity to go over everyone's roles. The VP of clinical services said the ADON/DON were responsible to ensure the care plans were updated as needed. The VP of clinicals said failure to update care plans could lead to staff not being aware of current care and interventions. During an interview on 02/28/23 at 4:30 p.m., the Administrator said he expected the MDS nurse to do care plans and the DON/ADON to follow up. The ADM said failure to complete/update care plans could cause residents not to have care done. During an interview on 03/01/23 at 4:23 p.m., the treatment nurse said the MDS nurse was responsible for updating care plan. The treatment nurse said she gave the MDS nurse a list of residents with wounds weekly so the care plans could be updated. The treatment nurse said failure to update care plans could cause staff not to know of skin changes. Record review of facility policy titled, Comprehensive Care Plan, dated 10/22, indicated, It was the policy of this facility to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with resident rights, that includes measurable objectives and time frames to meet a resident medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the resident's comprehensive assessment. #8 qualified staff responsible for carrying out interventions specific in the care plan will be notified of their roles and responsibility for carrying out the interventions, initially and when changes are made.
CONCERN (E) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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 observation, interview and record review the facility failed to maintain clinical records on each resident that were co...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to maintain clinical records on each resident that were complete with accurate documentation in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices for 2 of 5 sampled residents (Resident #1 and Resident #5. ) The facility failed to document accurate information they did not provide *Timely documentation in regard to Braden Scales, *Complete MDS for Resident #1 and Resident #5 *Document accurate descriptions of pressure sores for Resident #1 and Resident #5 *Document updates to care plans for Resident #1 and Resident #5 *Provide accurate documentation on the Weekly Pressure sore log for Resident #1 and Resident #5 *Document accurately why treatments were not completed on Resident #1 and Resident #5 *Document accurate hospitalization dates for Resident #5 This failure could place the residents at risk for incomplete and inaccurate clinical records which could lead to miscommunication and delay in services or potential decline in residents' health. Findings included: Record review of Resident #1's face sheet indicated he was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Some of his diagnoses were congestive heart failure, diabetes, morbid obesity, pressure sore to the sacral, respiratory failure, kidney failure and peripheral vascular disease. Record review of Resident #1's Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk dated 08/19/22 indicated the resident was at moderate risk for pressure sores. Record review of Resident #1's care plan dated 08/28/22 indicated a Focus area of limited physical mobility related to obesity and sacral pressure injury he required staff assistance with ADLs daily. No updates. Record review of Resident #1's Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk dated 09/03/22 indicated the resident was at moderate risk for pressure sores. The scale indicated he had no sensory perceptions impairment. He responded to verbal commands and had no deficit which would limit his ability to feel or voice pain. His skin was often moist, and linens need to be changes at least once a shift. His activity was bedfast, confined to the bed. The scale indicated his mobility was very limited with occasional slight changes in body, he was unable to make significant changes to position independently. Record review of Resident #1's admission MDS dated [DATE] indicated he had intact cognition. He required extensive assist of two people for bed mobility. He did not get out of bed. (The MDS showed in the system in progress not complete.) Record review of Resident #1's wound assessment profile dated 10/12/22 indicated he had pressure ulcer mid back, he refused to be offloaded off his back and refused wound care. The wound measures 4 cm by 2 cm. the current treatment was new order for antibiotic ointment and care orders placed. No other wound assessments noted. Record review of Resident #1's wound assessment profile dated 10/14/22 he had pressure ulcer to the sacrum, stage 4, he refused care. The wound measures 8 cm by 9 cm with a depth of 0.5 cm. the current treatment was new order for antibiotic ointment and care orders placed. No other wound assessments noted. Record review of Resident #1's physician progress note dated 11/22/22 indicated the resident had a history of refusing wound care and of refusing to being weighted. His wounds continued not to heal, and he was recently admitted to hospice. Record review of the Weekly Pressure Injury Log (a facility log of all residents that were admitted with pressure injuries) dated 11/24/22 did not have any documentation of Resident #1's pressure sores. Record review of Resident #1's skin assessment dated [DATE] indicated Resident #1 had pressure sores to the upper vertebrae, and sacrum. The comments were the resident had wounds to the upper back and sacrum. He had redness and excoriation to the groin area and scattered scabs to his lower extremities. With no measurements noted. Record review of Resident #1's TAR for December 2022 indicated the start date for the order was 11/12/22 to clean left mid back with wound cleanser and apply xeroform for the month of December he received wound care 9 times between 12/1/22 and 12/28/22. On 12/0322, 12/04/22, 12/22/22 ,and 12/28/22 the explanation for him receiving not treatment was coded as other see progress notes. On 12/6/22 the code provided for not receiving treatment was in the hospital. The code provided for 12/20/22 and 12/21/22 indicated the resident refused. The same dates and explanations applied for treatment for the sacral wound, and mid spine and outer ankle. Record review of Resident #1's skin assessment dated [DATE] at 11:45 p.m. (after surveyor intervention) indicated Resident # 1 had an area to his mid spine measuring 4.5 by 0.8 cm and 0.1 cm depth, left mid back 1cm by 1 cm, right lower back 1.2 cm by 1 cm, sacrum pressure 5.5 by 7.0 cm with a depth of 4.5 cm. outer ankle 2.0 cm by 3 cm. ( no other description was provided.) Record review of Resident #1's Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk dated 12/29/22 (After surveyor intervention) indicated the resident was at very high risk for pressure sores. The scale indicated some changes, Resident #1 was very limited to sensory perception, he was constantly moist and completely immobile. Record review of Resident # 5's face sheet indicated this [AGE] year-old female was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Some of her diagnoses were pressure ulcer of sacral region stage 4, pressure ulcer of the right heal stage unspecified, osteomyelitis of the vertebra (infection of the bone), sacral (below the lumbar spine and above the tail bone) and sacrococcygeal (pertains to both the sacrum and coccyx area) region. And another spondylosis with myelopathy (a nervous system disorder that affects the spinal cord) of the lumbar region. Record review of Resident #5's admission assessment dated [DATE] indicated her skin condition presented with a history of pressure sores, incontinence, poor nutrition, and predisposing diseases. Resident #5's skin integrity indicated she had open areas. The alterations in skin integrity indicated to state the site, type, and measurements. The form indicated there was a pressure sore to the sacral, and right heel with eschar. There were no measurements or types listed. Record review of Resident # 5's admission MDS dated [DATE] indicated her cognitive status was moderately impaired. Her functional status was extensive assist of two people for bed mobility and transfer. ( The MDS showed in the system in progress - not complete.) Record review of her Care Plan last revised on 11/25/22 indicated she had a problem area of impairment of skin integrity. The goal was the resident would maintain or develop clean and intact skin by the next review with a target dated of 12/07/22. Some of the interventions were encourage good nutrition and hydration to promote [NAME] skin, follow the facility protocols for treatments of injury, keep skin clean and dry, and monitor the dressing as order. Record review of a computerized physician an order dated 11/9/22 indicated to cleanse the world to sacral with normal saline and apply calcium alginate, cover with dry dressing every day, and as needed. Record review of Weekly Pressure Injury Log dated 12/02/22, 12/16/22 and 12/24/22 indicated Resident #5 was admitted with pressure sore to the sacrum and heel with no measurements. The form stated in the hospital where the measurements were supposed to be. Record review of Resident #5 Census Report ( a report that documented Resident admissions and hospital discharges.) indicated she was discharged to the hospital on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. Record review of Resident #5's nursing notes indicated she was admitted to the hospital on [DATE] and read readmitted back to the facility on [DATE]. Record review of Resident #5's weekly skin assessments indicated she had 4 skin assessments since her admission to the facility on [DATE]. There were skin assessments dated 11/8/22, 11/22/22, 12/23/22 and 12/28/22. During an interview on 12/28/22 at 2:45 p.m. with the Interim DON and Director of Clinical Director Operations said they had reviewed Resident #1 Treatment Administration Recorded showed he had only received wound care 9 times in December. They said nurses are supposed to write a note or put down why the wound care was not provided. The Interim DON said some of the MDSs just needed an RN signature and she had not been able to sign them due to all her other duties and filling in working on the floor. They said they were aware of the paperwork was behind. The former DON had not been diligent in keeping up with her duties. During an interview on 12/28/22 at 5:45 p.m. Director of Clinical Operations said they were supposed to do the Braden scale quarterly. During a telephone interview on 12/29/22 at 10:18 a.m. the former ADON said she was hired as PRN nurse and eventually took an ADON position. In the beginning she was working as the ADON and the treatment nurse. She said she could not keep up with her administrative duties because she was always pulled to the floor. All wound care and ADON work went by the wayside. She said she was the ADON and wound care she did not have time to keep up with all her work for constantly being pulled to work the floor. The former staff member said they would have agency staff scheduled to work, but often they did not come. During an interview and record review on 12/29/22 at 1:11 p.m. the MDS nurse said she worked at the facility since September 2022. She said the paperwork was behind when she arrived. They had been without social worker, and sometimes she had to be the social worker. She had to work the floor often because they were short staff. Observation of the MDSs showed they were In Progress she said likely just needed signatures and were not complete. She said the ones that said ready for upload were completed, but she was unable to export any MDSs because the facility had not been given a number by CMS to allow them to export the MDS. Record review of the facility Pressure sore policy with an effective date of 04/2022 indicated pressure sores should be measured weekly and documented. Document the dressing completion on the treatment administration record.
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
  • • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
Concerns
  • • Multiple safety concerns identified: 7 life-threatening violation(s), 2 harm violation(s), $763,990 in fines. Review inspection reports carefully.
  • • 27 deficiencies on record, including 7 critical (life-threatening) violations. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
  • • $763,990 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in Texas. Major compliance failures.
  • • Grade F (0/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
Bottom line: This facility has 7 Immediate Jeopardy findings. Serious concerns require careful evaluation.

About This Facility

What is Avir At Lindale's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns AVIR AT LINDALE an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within Texas, 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 Avir At Lindale Staffed?

CMS rates AVIR AT LINDALE's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 100%, which is 53 percentage points above the Texas average of 47%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs. RN turnover specifically is 100%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.

What Have Inspectors Found at Avir At Lindale?

State health inspectors documented 27 deficiencies at AVIR AT LINDALE during 2023 to 2025. These included: 7 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 2 that caused actual resident harm, and 18 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 Avir At Lindale?

AVIR AT LINDALE 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 AVIR HEALTH GROUP, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 122 certified beds and approximately 90 residents (about 74% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in LINDALE, Texas.

How Does Avir At Lindale Compare to Other Texas Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Texas, AVIR AT LINDALE's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 2.8, staff turnover (100%) is significantly higher than the state average of 47%, and health inspection rating (1 stars) is much below the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Avir At Lindale?

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 Avir At Lindale Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, AVIR AT LINDALE has documented safety concerns. Inspectors have issued 7 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 Texas. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.

Do Nurses at Avir At Lindale Stick Around?

Staff turnover at AVIR AT LINDALE is high. At 100%, the facility is 53 percentage points above the Texas average of 47%. Registered Nurse turnover is particularly concerning at 100%. 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 Avir At Lindale Ever Fined?

AVIR AT LINDALE has been fined $763,990 across 6 penalty actions. This is 18.8x the Texas average of $40,719. Fines at this level are uncommon and typically indicate a pattern of serious deficiencies, repeated violations, or failure to correct problems promptly. CMS reserves penalties of this magnitude for facilities that pose significant, documented risk to resident health or safety. Families should request specific documentation of what issues led to these fines and what systemic changes have been implemented.

Is Avir At Lindale on Any Federal Watch List?

AVIR AT LINDALE 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.