Sienna Nursing and Rehabilitation

2510 W 8Th Street, Odessa, TX 79763 (432) 333-4511
For profit - Corporation 138 Beds CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE Data: November 2025 4 Immediate Jeopardy citations
Trust Grade
0/100
#1109 of 1168 in TX
Last Inspection: January 2025

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

Overview

Sienna Nursing and Rehabilitation in Odessa, Texas has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating serious concerns about the quality of care provided. Ranking #1109 out of 1168 facilities in Texas places them in the bottom half, and they are last among the six facilities in Ector County. Unfortunately, the situation is worsening, with the number of issues rising from four in 2024 to nine in 2025. Staffing is a weakness, reflected in a poor rating of 1 out of 5, but their turnover rate is better than the state average at 43%. While there have been no fines recorded, the facility has been cited for critical incidents, including failing to prevent resident abuse that resulted in injuries and emergency room visits for multiple residents, raising significant safety concerns.

Trust Score
F
0/100
In Texas
#1109/1168
Bottom 6%
Safety Record
High Risk
Review needed
Inspections
Getting Worse
4 → 9 violations
Staff Stability
○ Average
43% turnover. Near Texas's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
Penalties
✓ Good
No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Texas facilities.
Skilled Nurses
○ Average
RN staffing data not reported for this facility.
Violations
⚠ Watch
26 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Overall Rating
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Staff Levels
★★★★☆
4.0
Care Quality
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2024: 4 issues
2025: 9 issues

The Good

  • 4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record
  • Staff turnover below average (43%)

    5 points below Texas average of 48%

Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.

The Bad

1-Star Overall Rating

Below Texas average (2.8)

Significant quality concerns identified by CMS

Staff Turnover: 43%

Near Texas avg (46%)

Typical for the industry

Chain: CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

The Ugly 26 deficiencies on record

4 life-threatening
Jun 2025 5 deficiencies 3 IJ (3 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 protect the resident's right to be free from abuse and...

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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 protect the resident's right to be free from abuse and neglect for 6 (Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3, Resident #4, Resident #5, and Resident #6) of 18 residents reviewed for abuse and neglect. 1. The facility failed to prevent Resident #1 from abusing Resident #3 on Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) that led to an emergency room visit resulting in head laceration requiring 3 staples for Resident #3 on 05/25/2025. 2. The facility failed to ensure Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) had sufficient staffing to prevent Resident #1 from abusing Resident #4 that led to hospitalization of Resident #1 and a fall resulting in a skin tear to Resident #4's left elbow, while Resident #1 was supposed to be on 1:1 monitoring on 05/25/2025. 3. The facility failed ensure Hall 500 (female secured unit) had sufficient staffing to prevent Resident #2 from abusing Resident #5 resulting in a skin tear to her arm for Resident #5 on 06/04/2025. 4. The facility failed ensure Hall 500 (female secured unit) had sufficient staffing to prevent Resident #2 from abusing Resident #5 by slapping her across the face on 06/08/2025. 5. The facility failed ensure Hall 500 (female secured unit) had sufficient staffing to prevent Resident #2 from abusing Resident #6 resulting in a skin tear to the cheek for Resident #6, while Resident #2 was supposed to be on 1:1 monitoring on 06/08/2025. 6. The facility failed to ensure Hall 400 (male secured unit) had sufficient staff to provide 1:1 monitoring for Resident #1 on 05/25/2025 from 10:00pm-6:00am. 7. The facility failed to ensure Hall 500 (female secure unit) had sufficient staffing to provide 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 on 06/04/2024 from 2:00pm-10:00pm, and from 10:00pm-6:00am. 8. The facility failed to ensure Hall 500 (male secure unit) had sufficient staffing to provide 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 on 06/08/2024 from 2:00pm-10:00pm, and from 10:00pm-6:00am. An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation was identified on 06/22/2025. The IJ template was provided to the facility at 4:05 pm. While the IJ was removed on 06/24/2025 at 10:30 am, the facility remained out of compliance at a scope of pattern with no actual harm with a potential for more than minimal harm at a scope of pattern, due to the facility's need to evaluate the effectiveness of their corrective systems. These failures could place residents at risk for resident-to-resident altercations and serious harm in the event of an emergency, hospitalizations, and even death. Findings included: Resident #1 Review of Resident #1's electronic face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old male admitted on [DATE] with initial admit date of 12/15/2023, to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: explosive disorder, heart failure, and alcohol dependence. Review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 05/22/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 02 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms: behavior not exhibited. Section N: Medications: no antipsychotic, antianxiety, or antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #1's Care Plan, last review 06/10/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident demonstrates physical behaviors hits other residents and staff, revised on 04/14/2025. Goal: Resident will not harm self or others through the review date, revised on 06/10/2025. Interventions: 1:1 supervision as needed, revised on 12/13/2024. Further review of care plan revealed no interventions added since 12/13/2024. Review of Resident #1's progress notes revealed: 05/25/2025 10:35 pm, signed by DON: .Resident saw another resident enter his room, he walked to his room and yelled at the other resident. When other resident did not move out fast enough, he punched other resident in the face. Another resident was walking backward, and this resident shoved him causing a fall. No injuries to Resident #1. Stated not in pain. Other resident was sent to the emergency room after hitting head on floor. Initial Treatment/New Orders: skin assessed. 1:1 monitoring, referral to impatient psyc notified: psych center 05/25/2024 at 4:45pm .Interventions 1 on 1 supervision, Redirection. 05/25/2025 10:45 pm, signed by DON: .CMA-A walking into the dining room, heard two residents having a verbal altercation then saw Resident #1 hit another resident in the face. When the other resident was swinging back, he slid out of his chair onto the floor .Initial Treatment/New orders: skin assessed, 1:1 monitoring, send referral to inpatient psych . notified psych center 05/25/2025 at 6:50pm .Interventions 1 on 1 supervision, Redirection. 05/27/2025 at 1:00 pm, signed by ADON: Resident #1 was transferred to a hospital on [DATE] at 1:00 PM related to resident had aggressive behaviors and was sent to psych facility for evaluation and treatment. Resident #3 Review of Resident #3's electronic face sheet revealed an [AGE] year-old male admitted on [DATE] with initial admit date of 02/20/2024, to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: explosive disorder, depression, and dementia. Review of Resident #3's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 05/22/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 03 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms: behavior not exhibited. E0900. Wandering: behavior not exhibited. Section N: Medications: antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #3's Care Plan, last review 05/29/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident is at risk for wandering, revised on 02/21/2024. Goal: Resident's safety will be maintained through the review date, revised on 05/29/2025. Interventions: Distract him from wandering by offering pleasant diversions, structured activities, food, conversation, television, book, revised on 02/21/2024. Identify pattern of wandering, revised on 02/21/2024. Further review of care plan revealed no interventions regarding wandering added since 02/21/2024. Review of Resident #3's progress notes revealed: 05/25/2025 4:53 pm, signed by RN-B: Resident #3 was transferred to a hospital on [DATE] PM related to resident altercation on another resident. Resident was knocked to the ground and hit his head on the found resident sent out for further Evaluation. 05/25/2025 10:58 pm, signed by DON: .Resident wandered into another resident's room. Other resident came in starting verbal altercation. When this resident did not move fast enough the other resident punched him in the face. The resident was backing up trying to exit room and fell landing on left lateral. 911 was called immediately. Skin assessed and previous left elbow skin tear was bleeding and noted to be bigger in size. No pain .Physician notified on 05/25/2025 6:45 PM . Review of the Provider Investigation Report, dated 05/31/2025, revealed: on 05/25/2025 at 4:20 pm, Resident #3 went into Resident #1's room. Staff heard yelling and saw Resident #1 hit and push Resident #3. Resident #3 fell to the floor and hit his head on the floor and sent to emergency room to be further evaluated. Resident #3 had laceration to back of heat with hematoma, no bleeding, no signs of infection, closed with 3 staples, measurements 1.5x2x0.5cm, hematoma measures 4x5x0.5cm, hematoma to left side of head measurements 3x3cm, bruises to bilateral upper extremities, reopened skin teas to left elbow with part of skin fold missing, no bleeding, no signs of infection, measurements 2x2.5x0.1cm, no other skin issues noted at this time. Facility initiated one on one monitoring with Resident #1. Contacted psych services. Investigation Findings: Confirmed. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 05/25/2025 at the time of the incident, revealed 2 CNAs (CNA-C and CNA-D) assigned to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with a census of 19 residents with known behaviors. Further review of staff schedule revealed no additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #1 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Review of 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #1 revealed 1:1 monitoring started on 05/25/2025 at 4:45 pm and was signed by the 2 CNA's (CNA-C and CNA-D) assigned to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with no evidence of an additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #1 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Resident #4 Review of Resident #4's electronic face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old male admitted on [DATE] with initial admit date of 03/25/2024, to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: personality change, depression, and dementia. Review of Resident #4's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 05/30/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 03 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms: - Presence and Frequency: 1 physical behavioral symptom directed towards others. Section N: Medications: antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #4's Care Plan, last review 06/19/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident has a potential for trauma that may have a negative impact. The trauma is related to physical altercation, revised on 05/26/2025. Goal: Staff will assist in avoiding triggers through next review date. Interventions: Monitor for escalating anxiety, depression or suicidal thought and report immediate to the nurse. Record review of Resident #4's progress notes revealed: 05/25/2025 11:09 pm, signed by DON: .The fall caused a skin tear to left elbow. Size of the skin tear in cm: 0.5 x 0.5. New/bleeding, a verbal altercation between this resident and another resident was overheard. CMA- A walked into dining room and saw another resident hit this resident in the face, when Resident #4 tried to swing back he slid out of his chair. Upon assessment a skin tear to the left elbow was noted. Stated it did not hurt . Review of the Provider Investigation Report, dated 05/31/2025, revealed: on 05/25/2025 at 6:30 pm, Resident #1 slapped Resident #4 and when Resident #4 tried to swing back he slid out of his chair. Upon his assessment a skin tear to the left elbow was noted, measurements 0.8x0.7x0.1cm. Facility initiated one on one monitoring with Resident #1. Investigation Findings: Confirmed. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 05/25/2025 at the time of the incident, revealed (2) CNAs (CNA-C and CNA-D) assigned to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with a census of 19 residents with known behaviors. Further review of staff schedule revealed no additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #1 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Review of 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #1 revealed 1:1 monitoring started on 05/25/2025 at 4:45 pm and was signed by the (2) CNA's (CNA-C and CNA-D) assigned to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with no evidence of an additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #1 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. During an interview on 06/19/2025 at 1:35 pm, the DON stated that both secure units were always staffed with 2 CNA's each on all shifts except night shift which had 1 CNA per unit. She stated that if a resident was placed on 1:1 monitoring, an additional staff was added making 3 CNAs or 2 CNAs on 10:00pm-6:00am shift. During an interview on 06/20/2025 at 12:45 pm, CNA- C stated she was on shift on Secure Hall 400 at the time of these incidents with Resident #1. She stated on 05/25/2025, there was only herself and 1 other staff to supervise the 19 residents plus provide 1:1 monitoring with Resident #1 that required the resident to always be within arm's reach. She stated the locked unit was also having issues with the locked doors on the unit not functioning; therefore, they also had to monitor the doors, the residents, and provide 1:1 of Resident #1 within arm's reach. She stated that Resident #1 was placed on 1:1 monitoring but no extra staff was sent. She stated that at the time of the second incident Resident #1 was in the dining room and no staff was present. She stated she worked the secure unit alone often and had never been given extra staff when residents were placed 1:1 monitoring requiring residents to be within arm's reach. During an interview on 06/20/2025 at 8:00 pm, LVN-G stated she was responsible for Secure Hall 400 and Secure Hall 500 on 05/25/2025 from 2pm-10pm. She stated she was on Secure Hall 500 at the time of the first incident. She stated she was back on Secure Hall 500 when the 2nd incident happened. She stated Resident #1 was supposed to be on 1:1 monitoring because of the previous incident, when the 2nd incident happened, and she did not know why he was not. She stated there were only 2 CNAs covering Secure Hall 400 at the time and that there was no way that the LVN could help with 1:1 monitoring because she was responsible for both secure halls. During an interview on 06/20/2025 at 8:15 pm, MA-A stated he was working on 05/25/2025 at time of both incidents and stated that he was in a resident's room during the 1st incident with Resident #3 and did not see that incident, but he knew that he was placed on 1:1 monitoring. He stated that he was walking down the hall, when the 2nd incident happened and heard Resident #1 yelling then he spotted Resident #1 in the dining room with no staff present and saw him slap Resident #4. Resident #2 Review of Resident #2's electronic face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] with initial admit date of 02/09/2024, to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, and dementia. Review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 05/20/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 02 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms: - Presence and Frequency: 1 other behavioral symptom not directed towards others. Section N: Medications: antianxiety and antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #2's Care Plan, last review 05/22/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident has potential to demonstrate physical behaviors attempts to hit other residents, revised on 04/09/2025. Goal: Resident will not harm self or others through the review date, revised on 05/22/2025. Interventions: When she becomes agitated: intervene before agitation escalates; guide away from source of distress, engage calmly in conversation; if response is aggressive, staff to walk calmly away, and approach later, revised on 11/18/2024. Record review of Resident #2's progress notes revealed: 06/04/2025 11:13 am, signed by LVN-E: .resident started being anxious and agitated. resident grabbed another resident arm causing a skin tear . resident is currently on 1:1 for monitoring .: 06/08/2025 12:19 pm, signed by LVN-F: . nurse was called by resident in hallway, that resident has just slapped another resident across the face. psych facility contacted, and 1:1 supervision. 06/08/2025 1:09 pm, signed by LVN-F . resident was grabbing another female resident by her cheeks and would not let her go, staff intervened but resident would not let other resident go. Resident #5 Review of Resident #5's electronic face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] with initial admit date of 06/10/2020, to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: anxiety, Alzheimer's, and mood disorder. Review of Resident #5's Annual MDS assessment, dated 06/04/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 99 which indicated resident was unable to complete the interview. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms: behavior not exhibited. Section N: Medications: antianxiety and antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #5's Care Plan, last review 04/10/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident has a history of trauma that may have a negative impact. The trauma is related to getting scratched, revised on 06/05/2025. Goal: Maintain resident safety and integrity during post trauma episode, using appropriate interventions, revised on 06/05/2025. Interventions: Monitor for escalating anxiety, depression or suicidal thought and report immediately to the nurse, revised on 06/05/2025. Record review of Resident #5's progress notes revealed: 06/05/2025 10:38 am, signed by LVN-E: . resident received a skin tear due to another resident grabbing her arm. Physician notified on 06/04/2025 at 10:10am. 06/08/2025 12:29pm, signed by LVN-F: . Resident voices she was slapped across the face by the other female resident. Review of the Provider Investigation Report, dated 06/11/2025, revealed: On 06/04/2025 at 10:00am, Residents were sitting at the table in dining room when Resident #2 reached over and grabbed Resident #5's arm causing a skin tear. Resident #2 was placed on 1:1 monitoring. Investigation Findings: Confirmed. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 06/04/2025 at the time of the incident, revealed (1) CNA (CNA-J) assigned to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with a census of 16 residents with known behaviors. Further review of staff schedule revealed no additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Review of the 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #2 on 06/04/2025 from 10:15am-2:00pm, was signed by the (1) CNA (CNA-J) assigned to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with no evidence of an additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. During an interview on 06/19/2025 at 2:00pm, CNA-J said she was on shift on Secure Hall 500 at the time of this incident with Resident #2 on 06/04/2025. She stated there was supposed to always be 2 CNAs, but she worked many times by herself. She stated that when a resident is placed on 1:1 monitoring the 2 CNAs on shift rotated and monitored them as close as possible. She stated it was very rare that a third CNA was sent. She stated she had worked on the floor multiple times alone with a resident on 1:1 monitoring. She stated when a resident was 1:1 the staff was supposed to be within arm's length of them at all times and must follow them wherever they go. She stated she could not remember specific dates or incidents because there were so many incidents and 1:1 monitoring that she couldn't remember them all. Resident #6 Review of Resident #6's electronic face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: explosive disorder, Alzheimer's, and seizures. Review of Resident #6's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 05/26/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 03 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms- Presence and Frequency: 1 physical behavioral symptom director towards others. Section N: Medications: no antianxiety, antipsychotic, or antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #6's Care Plan, last review 05/22/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident has potential to demonstrate physical behaviors, revised on 02/16/2024. Goal: Resident will demonstrate effective coping skills through the review date, revised on 05/22/2025. Interventions: Assess and anticipate her needs: food, thirst, toileting needs, comfort level, body positioning, pain, revised on 08/29/2023. Record review of Resident #6's progress notes revealed: 06/08/2025 1:28pm, signed by LVN-F: . Resident was in her wheelchair looking outside, when the other female resident came up to her and grabbed her face and started being combative, nurse/aide intervened but other resident would not let her go. Review of the Provider Investigation Report, dated 06/13/2025, revealed: On 06/08/2025 at 12:00pm, Resident #2 hit Resident #5 with no injuries. She then grabbed Resident #6 by the face causing a very small scratch to her cheek. Resident #2 was placed on 1:1 monitoring. Investigation Findings: Confirmed. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 06/08/2025 at the time of the incident, revealed (1) CNA (CNA-M) and a float CNA (CNA-J) assigned to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with a census of 16 residents with known behaviors. Further review of staff schedule revealed no additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Review of the 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #2 on 06/08/2025 revealed 1:1 monitoring was not initiated until 1:00 pm after the 2nd incident. 1:1 monitoring sheet was signed by RN-B who was assigned as a nurse for Hall 100 and Hall 200. During an interview on 06/21/2025 at 9:00 am, LVN-F stated she was responsible for Secure Hall 500 on 06/08/2025 from 2pm-10pm. She stated that Resident #2 was supposed to have been placed on 1:1 monitoring after the 1st incident but there was no staff available. She stated Resident #1 and Resident #6 were in the dining room alone when she heard Resident #6 screaming. She stated the LVNs cannot provide 1:1 monitoring because they were responsible for multiple halls. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 05/25/2025, revealed during the 10:00pm to 6:00am shift, there was (1) CNA (CNA-H) assigned for Secure Hall 400 and Secure Hall 500 for 36 residents with one (1) of the 36 requiring 1:1 monitoring. Review of the 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #1 on 05/25/2025 from 10:00pm-6:00am, revealed it was signed LVN-I who was assigned as the nurse for Secure Hall 500, Secure Hall 400, and hall 100. Review of 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #2 on 06/04/2025 from 2:00pm-10:00pm, was signed by one of the CNAs (CNA-K) assigned to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with no evidence of an additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 06/04/2025, revealed during the 10:00pm to 6:00am shift, there was (1) CNA (CNA-H) assigned for Secure Hall 400 and Secure Hall 500 for 36 residents with (2) of the 36 requiring 1:1 monitoring. Review of 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #2 on 06/04/2025 from 10:00pm-6:00am, revealed it was signed by LVN-I who was assigned as the nurse for Secure Hall 500, Secure Hall 400, and hall 100. Review of the facility daily staff schedule dated 06/08/2025 from 2:00pm-10:00pm, revealed (2) CNA (CNA-N and CNA-L) assigned to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with a census of 16 residents with known behaviors. Further review of staff schedule revealed no additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #1 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Review of 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #2 on 06/08/2025 from 2:00pm-10:00pm, was signed by one of CNAs (CNA-L) assigned to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with no evidence of an additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 06/08/2025, revealed during the 10:00pm to 6:00am shift, there was (2) CNA (CNA-O and CNA-P) assigned for Secure Hall 400 and Secure Hall 500 for 36 residents with (2) of the 36 requiring 1:1 monitoring. Review of 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #1 on Secure Hall 400 and Resident #2 on Secure Hall 500 on 06/04/2025 from 10:00pm-6:00am, revealed it was signed by LVN-I who was assigned as the nurse for Secure Hall 500, Secure Hall 400, and hall 100. During an interview on 06/20/2025 at 10:15pm, with CNA-O who worked 10pm-6am stated that he worked many shifts alone and he was responsible for covering Secure Hall 400 and Secure Hall 500 at the same time. He stated he also worked alone when residents were on 1:1 monitoring. He stated 1:1 monitoring should be where the staff was within arm's length of the resident, but that was not possible when he was the only CNA and was responsible for both halls. During an interview on 06/20/2025 at 12:30pm, the ADON stated the secured units were supposed to be staffed with 2 CNAs each during the day and 1 CNA each on 10pm-6 am shift. She stated when a resident was placed 1:1 monitoring, and additional staff member was supposed to be designated for that resident. She stated they pull staff from other departments such as dietary and housekeeping to perform 1:1 monitoring. She stated 1:1 meant that 1 staff was with that resident at all times. The ADON stated that on the night shift, if there was only 1 CNA assigned to both secure units, the LVN would stay on the opposite unit and monitor it. She stated resident were usually asleep on that shift, so she felt that 1 person on each unit was enough even when a resident was on 1:1 monitoring. During an interview on 06/20/2025 at 3:30pm, the DON stated that she was not aware of any times that there was not a designated staff for residents on 1:1 monitoring. She stated did not know how Resident # 1 and Resident #2 were able to get into 2nd altercations while on 1:1 monitoring. She stated she felt the facility was doing a good job preventing altercations and injuries. She stated that she did not feel that the facility was short staffed. Review of the facility document dated 05/25/2025 titled In-service training report, reflected: Subject: 1:1 Monitoring. When a resident is on 1:1 monitoring, the person designated to monitor has to be with that resident at all times. Not just with in eyesight. Not in the same room as them. Not having him in an area where all employees can keep an eye out. There needs to be one designated person who will be filling out the monitoring sheet that is within arm's length. This is so we can quickly intervene, if needed. Review of facility policy titled, Abuse/Neglect; not dated, revealed, in part: The resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation. This includes but is not limited to freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, and any physical or chemical restraint not required to treat the residents medical symptoms . This was determined to be an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on 06/22/2025 at 4:05pm. The Regional Compliance Nurse, Director of Nurses, and Assistant Director of Nurses were notified. The Regional Compliance Nurse was provided with the IJ template on 06/22/2022 at 4:05 PM. The following Plan of Removal was accepted on 06/23/2025 at 6:20 PM and included: Interventions: Any resident that resides in the secure unit that has the potential for resident-to-resident altercation can be affected by deficient practices. Alleged perpetrator Resident #2 was interviewed by DON on 06/22/26 @ 6:15pm with no concerns voiced by resident and placed on 15-minute checks for resident safety and the safety of other resident in the secure unit and continued for at least 24 hours. Resident #1 was interviewed on 06/23/25 by DON and voiced no concerns and did not recall being aggressive with any other resident. Resident #7 was interviewed on 06/23/25 by DON and resident did not voice any concerns and could not recall being aggressive with any other resident. Resident #8 is not at the facility for an interview on 06/23/25 and Resident #9 is not at the facility for an interview on 06/23/25. Abuse prevention in-service for all facility staff initiated in house and completed by Admin/DON/Compliance Nurse on 06/22/2025 and for staff that is not present during the in-services will be sent the in-service via staffing application and they be not be allowed to assume duties until in-service prior to them clocking in for their shift and all new staff or agency staff will be in-services on abuse prior to them starting their position. All in services to be completed by 6/23/2025. Immediate psychiatric services on call for residents that trigger through trauma informed assessments on the secure unit completed on 06/22/2025. Referrals sent out by DON and will be followed up by DON for Resident #2 have been sent out to other skilled nursing facility and Behavioral Hospitals. and Resident #8 referral was sent to a facility and accepted and admitted [DATE], Resident #9 referred to a facility and accepted and admitted on [DATE]. Resident #1 referral sent to psych hospital and accepted and admitted 05/2725 and return 06/03/25. All direct care staff that were work at the time of the incident in the secured unit working with Resident #2 have been interviewed by DON on 06/22/25 and no root cause could be determined for her behaviors. Staff was able to state regarding Resident #1 resident is very territorial and does not like resident entering his room and resident was transition to long term community in a private room and have decrease behaviors and for Resident #9 no root cause was determined for his behavior. For Resident #7 no root cause was determined for his behavior. Resident #8 no root cause was determined for his behaviors. Facility will ensure adequate staffing to manage acuity based on the 24-hour report in Point Click Care, Real Time systems monitoring and current census. The administrator will maintain adequate staff for resident safety per acuity. Staffing will be reviewed during stand-up Meetings at 8:30 AM and stand-down meetings at 4PM to ensure there is adequate staffing for the secure units. During both meetings the team will review, and the Administrator/designee will adjust staffing to maintain resident safety based on acuity based on the 24-hour report in PCC, Real Time Systems monitoring and current census. If one on one is required additional staff member will be added and not substituted with the current staff in the units to ensure adequate staffing to protect residents from further incidents. The facility administrator/designee will decide and assure staff are assigned to the 1:1 resident. The Administrator/DON will check in with assigned staff frequently to assure that 1:1 monitoring is ongoing. Resident interviews on the secure units have been completed by DON, compliance, ADON, on 06/22/25. No concerns from residents were voiced. On 6/23/2025 Skin assessments were completed, and no visible signs of physical abuse were noted. We will continue [TRUNCATED]
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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

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 that each resident received adequate supervisio...

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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 each resident received adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents for 6 (Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3, Resident #4, Resident #5, and Resident #6) of 18 residents reviewed for resident-to-resident altercations. 1. The facility failed to prevent supervision of Resident #1 from abusing Resident #3 on Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) that led to an emergency room visit resulting in head laceration requiring 3 staples for Resident #3 on 05/25/2025. 2. The facility failed to ensure Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) had sufficient supervising staff to prevent Resident #1 from abusing Resident #4 that led to hospitalization of Resident #1 and a fall resulting in a skin tear to Resident #4's left elbow, while Resident #1 was supposed to be on 1:1 monitoring on 05/25/2025. 3. The facility failed ensure Hall 500 (female secured unit) had sufficient supervising staff to prevent Resident #2 from abusing Resident #5 resulting in a skin tear to her arm for Resident #5 on 06/04/2025. 4. The facility failed ensure Hall 500 (female secured unit) had sufficient supervising staff to prevent Resident #2 from abusing Resident #5 by slapping her across the face on 06/08/2025. 5. The facility failed ensure Hall 500 (female secured unit) had sufficient supervising staff to prevent Resident #2 from abusing Resident #6 resulting in a skin tear to the cheek for Resident #6, while Resident #2 was supposed to be on 1:1 monitoring on 06/08/2025. An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation was identified on 06/22/2025 at 4:05 pm. While the IJ was removed on 06/24/2025 at 10:30 am, the facility remained out of compliance at a scope of pattern with no actual harm with a potential for more than minimal harm at a scope of pattern, due to the facility's need to evaluate the effectiveness of their corrective systems. These failures could place residents at risk for resident-to-resident altercations and serious harm in the event of an emergency, hospitalizations, and even death. Findings included: Review of the facility document dated 05/25/2025 titled In-service training report, reflected: Subject: 1:1 Monitoring. When a resident is on 1:1 monitoring, the person designated to monitor has to be with that resident at all times. Not just with in eyesight. Not in the same room as them. Not having him in an area where all employees can keep an eye out. There needs to be one designated person who will be filling out the monitoring sheet that is within arm's length. This is so we can quickly intervene, if needed. During an interview on 06/19/2025 at 1:35 pm, the DON stated that both secure units were always staffed with 2 CNA's each on all shifts except night shift which had 1 CNA per unit. She stated that if a resident was placed on 1:1 monitoring, an additional staff was added making 3 CNAs or 2 CNAs on 10:00pm-6:00am shift. Resident #1 Review of Resident #1's electronic face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old male admitted on [DATE] with initial admit date of 12/15/2023, to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: explosive disorder, heart failure, and alcohol dependence. Review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 05/22/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 02 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms: behavior not exhibited. Section N: Medications: no antipsychotic, antianxiety, or antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #1's Care Plan, last review 06/10/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident demonstrates physical behaviors hits other residents and staff, revised on 04/14/2025. Goal: Resident will not harm self or others through the review date, revised on 06/10/2025. Interventions: 1:1 supervision as needed, revised on 12/13/2024. Further review of care plan revealed no interventions added since 12/13/2024. Review of Resident #1's progress notes revealed: 05/25/2025 10:35 pm, signed by DON: .Resident saw another resident enter his room, he walked to his room and yelled at the other resident. When other resident did not move out fast enough, he punched other resident in the face. Another resident was walking backward, and this resident shoved him causing a fall. No injuries to Resident #1. Stated not in pain. Other resident was sent to the emergency room after hitting head on floor. Initial Treatment/New Orders: skin assessed. 1:1 monitoring, referral to impatient psyc notified: psych center 05/25/2024 at 4:45pm .Interventions 1 on 1 supervision, Redirection. 05/25/2025 10:45 pm, signed by DON: .CMA-A walking into the dinning room, heard two residents having a verbal altercation then saw Resident #1 hit another resident in the face. When the other resident was swinging back, he slid out of his chair onto the floor .Initial Treatment/New orders: skin assessed, 1:1 monitoring, send referral to inpatient psych . notified psych center 05/25/2025 at 6:50pm .Interventions 1 on 1 supervision, Redirection. 05/27/2025 at 1:00 pm, signed by ADON: Resident #1 was transferred to a hospital on [DATE] at 1:00 PM related to resident had aggressive behaviors and was sent to psych facility for evaluation and treatment. Resident #3 Review of Resident #3's electronic face sheet revealed an [AGE] year-old male admitted on [DATE] with initial admit date of 02/20/2024, to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: explosive disorder, depression, and dementia. Review of Resident #3's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 05/22/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 03 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms: behavior not exhibited. E0900. Wandering: behavior not exhibited. Section N: Medications: antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #3's Care Plan, last review 05/29/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident is at risk for wandering, revised on 02/21/2024. Goal: Resident's safety will be maintained through the review date, revised on 05/29/2025. Interventions: Distract him from wandering by offering pleasant diversions, structured activities, food, conversation, television, book, revised on 02/21/2024. Identify pattern of wandering, revised on 02/21/2024. Further review of care plan revealed no interventions regarding wandering added since 02/21/2024. Review of Resident #3's progress notes revealed: 05/25/2025 4:53 pm, signed by RN-B: Resident #3 was transferred to a hospital on [DATE] PM related to resident altercation on another resident. Resident was knocked to the ground and hit his head on the found resident sent out for further Evaluation. 05/25/2025 10:58 pm, signed by DON: .Resident wandered into another resident's room. Other resident came in starting verbal altercation. When this resident did not move fast enough the other resident punched him in the face. The resident was backing up trying to exit room and fell landing on left lateral. 911 was called immediately. Skin assessed and previous left elbow skin tear was bleeding and noted to be bigger in size. No pain .Physician notified on 05/25/2025 6:45 PM . Review of Provider Investigation Report, dated 05/31/2025, revealed: on 05/25/2025 at 4:20 pm, Resident #3 went into Resident #1's room. Staff heard yelling and saw Resident #1 hit and push Resident #3. Resident #3 fell to the floor and hit his head on the floor and sent to emergency room to be further evaluated. Resident #3 had laceration to back of heat with hematoma, no bleeding, no signs of infection, closed with 3 staples, measurements 1.5x2x0.5cm, hematoma measures 4x5x0.5cm, hematoma to left side of head measurements 3x3cm, bruises to bilateral upper extremities, reopened skin teas to left elbow with part of skin fold missing, no bleeding, no signs of infection, measurements 2x2.5x0.1cm, no other skin issues noted at this time. Facility initiated one on one monitoring with Resident #1. Contacted psych services. Investigation Findings: Confirmed. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 05/25/2025 at the time of the incident, revealed 2 CNAs (CNA-C and CNA-D) assigned to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with a census of 19 residents with known behaviors. Further review of staff schedule revealed no additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #1 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Review of 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #1 revealed 1:1 monitoring started on 05/25/2025 at 4:45 pm and was signed by the 2 CNA's (CNA-C and CNA-D) assigned to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with no evidence of an additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #1 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Resident #4 Review of Resident #4's electronic face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old male admitted on [DATE] with initial admit date of 03/25/2024, to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: personality change, depression, and dementia. Review of Resident #4's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 05/30/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 03 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms: - Presence and Frequency: 1 physical behavioral symptom directed towards others. Section N: Medications: antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #4's Care Plan, last review 06/19/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident has a potential for trauma that may have a negative impact. The trauma is related to physical altercation, revised on 05/26/2025. Goal: Staff will assist in avoiding triggers through next review date. Interventions: Monitor for escalating anxiety, depression or suicidal thought and report immediate to the nurse. Record review of Resident #4's progress notes revealed: 05/25/2025 11:09 pm, signed by DON: .The fall caused a skin tear to left elbow. Size of the skin tear in cm: 0.5 x 0.5. New/bleeding, a verbal altercation between this resident and another resident was overheard. CMA- A walked into dining room and saw another resident hit this resident in the face, when Resident #4 tried to swing back he slid out of his chair. Upon assessment a skin tear to the left elbow was noted. Stated it did not hurt . Review of Provider Investigation Report, dated 05/31/2025, revealed: on 05/25/2025 at 6:30 pm, Resident ##1 slapped Resident #4 and when Resident #4 tried to swing back he slid out of his chair. Upon his assessment a skin tear to the left elbow was noted, measurements 0.8x0.7x0.1cm. Facility initiated one on one monitoring with Resident #1. Investigation Findings: Confirmed. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 05/25/2025 at the time of the incident, revealed (2) CNAs (CNA-C and CNA-D) assigned to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with a census of 19 residents with known behaviors. Further review of staff schedule revealed no additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #1 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Review of 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #1 revealed 1:1 monitoring started on 05/25/2025 at 4:45 pm and was signed by the (2) CNA's (CNA-C and CNA-D) assigned to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with no evidence of an additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #1 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. During an interview on 06/20/2025 at 12:45 pm, CNA- C stated she was on shift on Secure Hall 400 at the time of these incidents with Resident #1. She stated on 05/25/2025, there was only herself and 1 other staff to supervise the 19 residents plus provide 1:1 monitoring with Resident #1 that required the resident to always be within arm's reach. She stated the locked unit was also having issues with the locked doors on the unit not functioning; therefore, they also had to monitor the doors, the residents, and provide 1:1 of Resident #1 within arm's reach. She stated that Resident #1 was placed on 1:1 monitoring but no extra staff was sent. She stated that at the time of the second incident Resident #1 was in the dining room and no staff was present. She stated she worked the secure unit alone often and had never been given extra staff when residents were placed 1:1 monitoring requiring residents to be within arm's reach. During an interview on 06/20/2025 at 8:00 pm, LVN-G stated she was responsible for Secure Hall 400 and Secure Hall 500 on 05/25/2025 from 2pm-10pm. She stated she was on Secure Hall 500 at the time of the first incident. She stated she was back on Secure Hall 500 when the 2nd incident happened. She stated Resident #1 was supposed to be on 1:1 monitoring because of the previous incident, when the 2nd incident happened, and she did not know why he was not. She stated there were only 2 CNAs covering Secure Hall 400 at the time and that there was no way that the LVN could help with 1:1 monitoring because she was responsible for both secure halls. During an interview on 06/20/2025 at 8:15 pm, CMA-A stated he was working on 05/25/2025 at time of both incidents and stated that he was in a resident's room during the 1st incident with Resident #3 and did not see that incident, but he knew that he was placed on 1:1 monitoring. He stated that he was walking down the hall, when the 2nd incident happened and heard Resident #1 yelling then he spotted Resident #1 in the dining room with no staff present and saw him slap Resident #4. Resident #2 Review of Resident #2's electronic face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] with initial admit date of 02/09/2024, to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, and dementia. Review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 05/20/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 02 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms: - Presence and Frequency: 1 other behavioral symptom not directed towards others. Section N: Medications: antianxiety and antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #2's Care Plan, last review 05/22/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident has potential to demonstrate physical behaviors attempts to hit other residents, revised on 04/09/2025. Goal: Resident will not harm self or others through the review date, revised on 05/22/2025. Interventions: When she becomes agitated: intervene before agitation escalates; guide away from source of distress, engage calmly in conversation; if response is aggressive, staff to walk calmly away, and approach later, revised on 11/18/2024. Record review of Resident #2's progress notes revealed: 06/04/2025 11:13 am, signed by LVN-E: .resident started being anxious and agitated. resident grabbed another resident arm causing a skin tear . resident is currently on 1:1 for monitoring .: 06/08/2025 12:19 pm, signed by LVN-F: . nurse was called by resident in hallway, that resident has just slapped another resident across the face. psych facility contacted, and 1:1 supervision. 06/08/2025 1:09 pm, signed by LVN-F . resident was grabbing another female resident by her cheeks and would not let her go, staff intervened but resident would not let other resident go. Resident #5 Review of Resident #5's electronic face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] with initial admit date of 06/10/2020, to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: anxiety, Alzheimer's, and mood disorder. Review of Resident #5's Annual MDS assessment, dated 06/04/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 99 which indicated resident was unable to complete the interview. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms: behavior not exhibited. Section N: Medications: antianxiety and antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #5's Care Plan, last review 04/10/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident has a history of trauma that may have a negative impact. The trauma is related to getting scratched, revised on 06/05/2025. Goal: Maintain resident safety and integrity during post trauma episode, using appropriate interventions, revised on 06/05/2025. Interventions: Monitor for escalating anxiety, depression or suicidal thought and report immediately to the nurse, revised on 06/05/2025. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 06/04/2025 at the time of the incident, revealed (1) CNA (CNA-J) assigned to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with a census of 16 residents with known behaviors. Further review of staff schedule revealed no additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Record review of Resident #5's progress notes revealed: 06/05/2025 10:38 am, signed by LVN-E: . resident received a skin tear due to another resident grabbing her arm. Physician notified on 06/04/2025 at 10:10am. 06/08/2025 12:29pm, signed by LVN-F: . Resident voices she was slapped across the face by the other female resident. Review of Provider Investigation Report, dated 06/11/2025, revealed: On 06/04/2025 at 10:00am, Residents were sitting at the table in dinning room when Resident #2 reached over and grabbed Resident #5's arm causing a skin tear. Resident #2 was placed on 1:1 monitoring. Investigation Findings: Confirmed. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 06/04/2025 at the time of the incident, revealed (1) CNA (CNA-J) assigned to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with a census of 16 residents with known behaviors. Further review of staff schedule revealed no additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Review of 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #2 on 06/04/2025 from 10:15am-2:00pm, was signed by the (1) CNA (CNA-J) assigned to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with no evidence of an additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. During an interview on 06/19/2025 at 2:00pm, CNA-J she was on shift on Secure Hall 500 at the time of this incident with Resident #2 on 06/04/2025. She stated there was supposed to always be 2 CNAs, but she worked many times by herself. She stated that when a resident is placed on 1:1 monitoring the 2 CNAs on shift rotated and monitored them as close as possible. She stated it was very rare that a third CNA was sent. She stated she had worked on the floor multiple times alone with a resident on 1:1 monitoring. She stated when a resident was 1:1 the staff was supposed to be within arm's length of them at all times and must follow them wherever they go. She stated she could not remember specific dates or incidents because there were so many incidents and 1:1 monitoring that she couldn't remember them all. Resident #6 Review of Resident #6's electronic face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: explosive disorder, Alzheimer's, and seizures. Review of Resident #6's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 05/26/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 03 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms- Presence and Frequency: 1 physical behavioral symptom director towards others. Section N: Medications: no antianxiety, antipsychotic, or antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #6's Care Plan, last review 05/22/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident has potential to demonstrate physical behaviors, revised on 02/16/2024. Goal: Resident will demonstrate effective coping skills through the review date, revised on 05/22/2025. Interventions: Assess and anticipate her needs: food, thirst, toileting needs, comfort level, body positioning, pain, revised on 08/29/2023. Record review of Resident #6's progress notes revealed: 06/08/2025 1:28pm, signed by LVN-F: . Resident was in her wheelchair looking outside, when the other female resident came up to her and grabbed her face and started being combative, nurse/aide intervened but other resident would not let her go. Review of Provider Investigation Report, dated 06/13/2025, revealed: On 06/08/2025 at 12:00pm, Resident #2 hit Resident #5 with no injuries. She then grabbed Resident #6 by the face causing a very small scratch to her cheek. Resident #2 was placed on 1:1 monitoring. Investigation Findings: Confirmed. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 06/08/2025 at the time of the incident, revealed (1) CNA (CNA-M) and a float CNA (CNA-J) assigned to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with a census of 16 residents with known behaviors. Further review of staff schedule revealed no additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Review of 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #2 on 06/08/2025 revealed 1:1 monitoring was not initiated until 1:00 pm after the 2nd incident. 1:1 monitoring sheet was signed by RN-B who was assigned as a nurse for Hall 100 and Hall 200. During an interview on 06/21/2025 at 9:00 am, LVN-F stated she was responsible for Secure Hall 500 and Secure Hall 400 on 06/08/2025 from 2pm-10pm. She stated that Resident #2 was supposed to have been placed on 1:1 monitoring after the 1st incident but there was no staff available. She stated Resident #1 and Resident #6 were in the dining room alone when she heard Resident #6 screaming. She stated the LVNs cannot provide 1:1 monitoring because they are responsible for multiple halls. During an interview on 06/20/2025 at 12:30pm, the ADON stated the secured units were supposed to be staffed with 2 CNAs each during the day and 1 CNA each on 10pm-6 am shift. She stated when a resident was placed 1:1 monitoring, and additional staff member was supposed to be designated for that resident. She stated they pull staff from other departments such as dietary and housekeeping to perform 1:1 monitoring. She stated 1:1 means that 1 staff is with that resident at all times. The ADON stated that on the night shift, if there was only 1 CNA assigned to both secure units, the LVN would stay on the opposite unit and monitor it. She stated resident were usually asleep on that shift, so she felt that 1 person on each unit was enough even when a resident was on 1:1 monitoring. During an interview on 06/20/2025 at 3:30pm, the DON stated that she was not aware of any times that there was not a designated staff for residents on 1:1 monitoring. She stated did not know how Resident # 1 and Resident #2 were able to get into 2nd altercations while on 1:1 monitoring. She stated she felt the facility was doing a good job preventing altercations and injuries. She stated that she did not feel that the facility was short staffed. During an interview on 06/23/2025 at 8:00pm, the ADO stated the facility did not have a policy regarding accidents and hazards. This was determined to be an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on 06/22/2025 at 4:05pm. The Regional Compliance Nurse, Director of Nurses, and Assistant Director of Nurses were notified. The Regional Compliance Nurse was provided with the IJ template on 06/22/2022 at 4:05 PM. The following Plan of Removal was accepted on 06/23/2025 at 6:20 PM and included: Interventions: Any resident that resides in the secure unit that has the potential for resident-to-resident altercation can be affected by deficient practices. Alleged perpetrator Resident #2 was interviewed by DON on 06/22/26 @ 6:15pm with no concerns voiced by resident and placed on 15-minute checks for resident safety and the safety of other resident in the secure unit and continued for at least 24 hours. Resident #1 was interviewed on 06/23/25 by DON and voiced no concerns and did not recall being aggressive with any other resident. Resident #7 was interviewed on 06/23/25 by DON and resident did not voice any concerns and could not recall being aggressive with any other resident. Resident #8 is not at the facility for an interview on 06/23/25 and Resident #9 is not at the facility for an interview on 06/23/25. Abuse prevention in-service for all facility staff initiated in house and completed by Admin/DON/Compliance Nurse on 06/22/2025 and for staff that is not present during the in-services will be sent the in-service via staffing application and they be not be allowed to assume duties until in-service prior to them clocking in for their shift and all new staff or agency staff will be in-services on abuse prior to them starting their position. All in services to be completed by 6/23/2025. Immediate psychiatric services on call for residents that trigger through trauma informed assessments on the secure unit completed on 06/22/2025. Referrals sent out by DON and will be followed up by DON for Resident #2 have been sent out to other skilled nursing facility and Behavioral Hospitals. and Resident #8 referral was sent to a facility and accepted and admitted [DATE], Resident #9 referred to a facility and accepted and admitted on [DATE]. Resident #1 referral sent to psych hospital and accepted and admitted 05/2725 and return 06/03/25. All direct care staff that were work at the time of the incident in the secured unit working with Resident #2 have been interviewed by DON on 06/22/25 and no root cause could be determined for her behaviors. Staff was able to state regarding Resident #1 resident is very territorial and does not like resident entering his room and resident was transition to long term community in a private room and have decrease behaviors and for Resident #9 no root cause was determined for his behavior. For Resident #7 no root cause was determined for his behavior. Resident #8 no root cause was determined for his behaviors. Facility will ensure adequate staffing to manage acuity based on the 24-hour report in Point Click Care, Real Time systems monitoring and current census. The administrator will maintain adequate staff for resident safety per acuity. Staffing will be reviewed during stand-up Meetings at 8:30 AM and stand-down meetings at 4PM to ensure there is adequate staffing for the secure units. During both meetings the team will review, and the Administrator/designee will adjust staffing to maintain resident safety based on acuity based on the 24-hour report in PCC, Real Time Systems monitoring and current census. If one on one is required additional staff member will be added and not substituted with the current staff in the units to ensure adequate staffing to protect residents from further incidents. The facility administrator/designee will decide and assure staff are assigned to the 1:1 resident. The Administrator/DON will check in with assigned staff frequently to assure that 1:1 monitoring is ongoing. Resident interviews on the secure units have been completed by DON, compliance, ADON, on 06/22/25. No concerns from residents were voiced. On 6/23/2025 Skin assessments were completed, and no visible signs of physical abuse were noted. We will continue to monitor with random interviews and weekly skin assessments, and address if issues are identified. Primary contact for each resident on the secure unit to be contacted on 6/23/2025 by the DON/Compliance Nurse to inquire about any concerns related to resident safety/abuse. These will be reviewed by the DON/Facility Administrator, Regional Compliance Nurse, and ADO for follow up and to address concerns identified. All resident responsible party contacts will be initiated/completed by 6/23/2025. Trauma informed assessment (to determine historical or present trauma based on resident perspective) completed by Compliance, DON and ADON on residents in the secured unit with history of physical aggression and assessment were completed on 06/22/2025. No trauma was identified during these assessments. On 6/23/2025, skin assessments were completed by DON and Compliance Nurse to assess for signs of physical trauma. Off cycle QAPI done with Dr. medical director via telephone on 06/22/25 by facility DON. No recommendation made by the medical director at this time. The following in-services were initiated by Facility DON on 06/22/25. Any staff member who is not present during the in-service will not be allowed to assume their duties until in-service. All in-services sent via staffing application to all staff on 06/22/25. o All Staff Abuse/Neglect Abuse/Neglect Reporting Who to Report Abuse/Neglect to Management of aggressive behavior One-to-one monitoring Prevention of Resident-to-Resident physical Abuse On 6/23/2025, 1:1 in-service for Administrator by ADO regarding staffing adjustment as needed based on acuity to maintain resident safety. After receiving education, a handout is given to the staff members to have on their person in case a question arises and random interviews with staff members are ongoing to assess understanding. These will be completed by DON/Compliance team/ADO. Monitoring of facilities Plan of Removal through observations, interviews, and record reviews from 06/23/2022 at 7:00 PM through 06/24/2022 at 10:30 AM revealed: Review of facility documents revealed written interviews by the DON with Resident #2, Resident #1, and Resident #7, with no concerns voiced. Review of facility fax receipts revealed referrals were faxed on 06/21/2025 to 6 different facilities for Resident #2. Review of facility documents revealed 9 staff were interviewed by DON for Resident #2, 5 staff were interviewed for Resident #7, 4 staff were interviewed for Resident #1, and 2 staff were interviewed for Resident #9. The questions asked where: Are you aware of any triggers for resident? What time of day are her behaviors worst? Is there anything they like? Are there any recommendations to improve care? And are there any co[TRUNCATED]
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

Deficiency F0725 (Tag F0725)

Someone could have died · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to have sufficient nursing staff to provide nursing and...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to have sufficient nursing staff to provide nursing and related services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident and determined by considering the number, acuity, and diagnoses of the facility's resident population with accordance with 5 (Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #4, Resident #5, and Resident #6) of 18 residents reviewed for sufficient staffing related resident-to-resident altercations and 1:1 monitoring. 1. The facility failed to ensure Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) had sufficient staffing to prevent Resident #1 from abusing Resident #4 that led to hospitalization of Resident #1 and a fall resulting in a skin tear to Resident #4's left elbow, while Resident #1 was supposed to be on 1:1 monitoring from a previous altercation on 05/25/2025. 2. The facility failed ensure Hall 500 (female secured unit) had sufficient staffing to prevent Resident #2 from abusing Resident #5 resulting in a skin tear to her arm for Resident #5 on 06/04/2025. 3. The facility failed ensure Hall 500 (female secured unit) had sufficient staffing to prevent Resident #2 from abusing Resident #5 by slapping her across the face on 06/08/2025. 4. The facility failed ensure Hall 500 (female secured unit) had sufficient staffing to prevent Resident #2 from abusing Resident #6 resulting in a skin tear to the cheek for Resident #6, while Resident #2 was supposed to be on 1:1 monitoring on 06/08/2025. 5. The facility failed to ensure Hall 400 (male secured unit) had sufficient staff to provide 1:1 monitoring for Resident #1 on 05/25/2025 from 10:00pm-6:00am. 6. The facility failed to ensure Hall 500 (female secure unit) had sufficient staffing to provide 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 on 06/04/2024 from 2:00pm-10:00pm, and from 10:00pm-6:00am. 7. The facility failed to ensure Hall 500 (male secure unit) had sufficient staffing to provide 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 on 06/08/2024 from 2:00pm-10:00pm, and from 10:00pm-6:00am. An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation was identified on 06/22/2025 at 4:05 pm. While the IJ was removed on 06/24/2025 at 10:30 am, the facility remained out of compliance at a scope of pattern with no actual harm with a potential for more than minimal harm, due to the facility's need to evaluate the effectiveness of their corrective systems. These failures could place residents at risk for resident-to-resident altercations and serious harm in the event of an emergency, hospitalizations, and even death. Findings included: Review of the facility document dated 05/25/2025 titled In-service training report, reflected: Subject: 1:1 Monitoring. When a resident is on 1:1 monitoring, the person designated to monitor has to be with that resident at all times. Not just with in eyesight. Not in the same room as them. Not having him in an area where all employees can keep an eye out. There needs to be one designated person who will be filling out the monitoring sheet that is within arm's length. This is so we can quickly intervene, if needed. During an interview on 06/19/2025 at 1:35 pm, the DON stated that both secure units were always staffed with 2 CNA's each on all shifts except night shift which had 1 CNA per unit. She stated that if a resident was placed on 1:1 monitoring, an additional staff was added making 3 CNAs or 2 CNAs on 10:00pm-6:00am shift. Resident #1 Review of Resident #1's electronic face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old male admitted on [DATE] with initial admit date of 12/15/2023, to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: explosive disorder, heart failure, and alcohol dependence. Review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 05/22/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 02 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms: behavior not exhibited. Section N: Medications: no antipsychotic, antianxiety, or antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #1's Care Plan, last review 06/10/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident demonstrates physical behaviors hits other residents and staff, revised on 04/14/2025. Goal: Resident will not harm self or others through the review date, revised on 06/10/2025. Interventions: 1:1 supervision as needed, revised on 12/13/2024. Further review of care plan revealed no interventions added since 06/20/2024. Review of Resident #1's progress notes revealed: 05/25/2025 10:45 pm, signed by DON: .CMA-A walking into the dining room, heard two residents having a verbal altercation then saw Resident #1 hit another resident in the face. When the other resident was swinging back, he slid out of his chair onto the floor .Initial Treatment/New orders: skin assessed, 1:1 monitoring, send referral to inpatient psych . notified psych center 05/25/2025 at 6:50pm .Interventions 1 on 1 supervision, Redirection. 05/27/2025 at 1:00 pm, signed by ADON: Resident #1 was transferred to a hospital on [DATE] at 1:00 PM related to resident had aggressive behaviors and was sent to psych facility for evaluation and treatment. Resident #3 Review of Resident #3's electronic face sheet revealed an [AGE] year-old male admitted on [DATE] with initial admit date of 02/20/2024, to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: explosive disorder, depression, and dementia. Review of Resident #3's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 05/22/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 03 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms: behavior not exhibited. E0900. Wandering: behavior not exhibited. Section N: Medications: antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #3's Care Plan, last review 05/29/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident is at risk for wandering, revised on 02/21/2024. Goal: Resident's safety will be maintained through the review date, revised on 05/29/2025. Interventions: Distract him from wandering by offering pleasant diversions, structured activities, food, conversation, television, book, revised on 02/21/2024. Identify pattern of wandering, revised on 02/21/2024. Further review of care plan revealed no interventions regarding wandering added since 02/21/2024. Review of Resident #3's progress notes revealed: 05/25/2025 4:53 pm, signed by RN-B: Resident #3 was transferred to a hospital on [DATE] PM related to resident altercation on another resident. Resident was knocked to the ground and hit his head on the found resident sent out for further Evaluation. 05/25/2025 10:58 pm, signed by DON: .Resident wandered into another resident's room. Other resident came in starting verbal altercation. When this resident did not move fast enough the other resident punched him in the face. The resident was backing up trying to exit room and fell landing on left lateral. 911 was called immediately. Skin assessed and previous left elbow skin tear was bleeding and noted to be bigger in size. No pain .Physician notified on 05/25/2025 6:45 PM . Review of Provider Investigation Report, dated 05/31/2025, revealed: on 05/25/2025 at 4:20 pm, Resident #3 went into Resident #1's room. Staff heard yelling and saw Resident #1 hit and push Resident #3. Resident #3 fell to the floor and hit his head on the floor and sent to emergency room to be further evaluated. Resident #3 had laceration to back of heat with hematoma, no bleeding, no signs of infection, closed with 3 staples, measurements 1.5x2x0.5cm, hematoma measures 4x5x0.5cm, hematoma to left side of head measurements 3x3cm, bruises to bilateral upper extremities, reopened skin teas to left elbow with part of skin fold missing, no bleeding, no signs of infection, measurements 2x2.5x0.1cm, no other skin issues noted at this time. Facility initiated one on one monitoring with Resident #1. Contacted psych services. Investigation Findings: Confirmed. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 05/25/2025 at the time of the incident, revealed 2 CNAs (CNA-C and CNA-D) assigned to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with a census of 19 residents with known behaviors. Further review of staff schedule revealed no additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #1 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Review of 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #1 revealed 1:1 monitoring started on 05/25/2025 at 4:45 pm and was signed by the 2 CNA's (CNA-C and CNA-D) assigned to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with no evidence of an additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #1 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Resident #4 Review of Resident #4's electronic face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old male admitted on [DATE] with initial admit date of 03/25/2024, to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: personality change, depression, and dementia. Review of Resident #4's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 05/30/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 03 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms: - Presence and Frequency: 1 physical behavioral symptom directed towards others. Section N: Medications: antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #4's Care Plan, last review 06/19/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident has a potential for trauma that may have a negative impact. The trauma is related to physical altercation, revised on 05/26/2025. Goal: Staff will assist in avoiding triggers through next review date. Interventions: Monitor for escalating anxiety, depression or suicidal thought and report immediate to the nurse. Record review of Resident #4's progress notes revealed: 05/25/2025 11:09 pm, signed by DON: .The fall caused a skin tear to left elbow. Size of the skin tear in cm: 0.5 x 0.5. New/bleeding, a verbal altercation between this resident and another resident was overheard. CMA- A walked into dining room and saw another resident hit this resident in the face, when Resident #4 tried to swing back he slid out of his chair. Upon assessment a skin tear to the left elbow was noted. Stated it did not hurt . Review of Provider Investigation Report, dated 05/31/2025, revealed: on 05/25/2025 at 6:30 pm, Resident ##1 slapped Resident #4 and when Resident #4 tried to swing back he slid out of his chair. Upon his assessment a skin tear to the left elbow was noted, measurements 0.8x0.7x0.1cm. Facility initiated one on one monitoring with Resident #1. Investigation Findings: Confirmed. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 05/25/2025 at the time of the incident, revealed (2) CNAs (CNA-C and CNA-D) assigned to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with a census of 19 residents with known behaviors. Further review of staff schedule revealed no additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #1 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Review of 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #1 revealed 1:1 monitoring started on 05/25/2025 at 4:45 pm and was signed by the (2) CNA's (CNA-C and CNA-D) assigned to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with no evidence of an additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #1 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. During an interview on 06/20/2025 at 12:45 pm, CNA- C stated she was on shift on Secure Hall 400 at the time of these incidents with Resident #1. She stated on 05/25/2025, there was only herself and 1 other staff to supervise the 19 residents plus provide 1:1 monitoring with Resident #1 that required the resident to always be within arm's reach. She stated the locked unit was also having issues with the locked doors on the unit not functioning; therefore, they also had to monitor the doors, the residents, and provide 1:1 of Resident #1 within arm's reach. She stated that Resident #1 was placed on 1:1 monitoring but no extra staff was sent. She stated that at the time of the second incident Resident #1 was in the dining room and no staff was present. She stated she worked the secure unit alone often and had never been given extra staff when residents were placed 1:1 monitoring requiring residents to be within arm's reach. During an interview on 06/20/2025 at 8:00 pm, LVN-G stated she was responsible for Secure Hall 400 and Secure Hall 500 on 05/25/2025 from 2pm-10pm. She stated she was on Secure Hall 500 at the time of the first incident. She stated she was back on Secure Hall 500 when the 2nd incident happened. She stated Resident #1 was supposed to be on 1:1 monitoring because of the previous incident, when the 2nd incident happened, and she did not know why he was not. She stated there were only 2 CNAs covering Secure Hall 400 at the time and that there was no way that the LVN could help with 1:1 monitoring because she was responsible for both secure halls. During an interview on 06/20/2025 at 8:15 pm, CMA-A stated he was working on 05/25/2025 at time of both incidents and stated that he was in a resident's room during the 1st incident with Resident #3 and did not see that incident but he knew that he was placed on 1:1 monitoring. He stated that he was walking down the hall, when the 2nd incident happened and heard Resident #1 yelling then he spotted Resident #1 in the dining room with no staff present and saw him slap Resident #4. Resident #2 Review of Resident #2's electronic face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] with initial admit date of 02/09/2024, to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, and dementia. Review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 05/20/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 02 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms: - Presence and Frequency: 1 other behavioral symptom not directed towards others. Section N: Medications: antianxiety and antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #2's Care Plan, last review 05/22/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident has potential to demonstrate physical behaviors attempts to hit other residents, revised on 04/09/2025. Goal: Resident will not harm self or others through the review date, revised on 05/22/2025. Interventions: When she becomes agitated: intervene before agitation escalates; guide away from source of distress, engage calmly in conversation; if response is aggressive, staff to walk calmly away, and approach later, revised on 11/18/2024. Record review of Resident #2's progress notes revealed: 06/04/2025 11:13 am, signed by LVN-E: .resident started being anxious and agitated. resident grabbed another resident arm causing a skin tear . resident is currently on 1:1 for monitoring .: 06/08/2025 12:19 pm, signed by LVN-F: . nurse was called by resident in hallway, that resident has just slapped another resident across the face. psych facility contacted, and 1:1 supervision. 06/08/2025 1:09 pm, signed by LVN-F . resident was grabbing another female resident by her cheeks and would not let her go, staff intervened but resident would not let other resident go. Resident #5 Review of Resident #5's electronic face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] with initial admit date of 06/10/2020, to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: anxiety, Alzheimer's, and mood disorder. Review of Resident #5's Annual MDS assessment, dated 06/04/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 99 which indicated resident was unable to complete the interview. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms: behavior not exhibited. Section N: Medications: antianxiety and antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #5's Care Plan, last review 04/10/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident has a history of trauma that may have a negative impact. The trauma is related to getting scratched, revised on 06/05/2025. Goal: Maintain resident safety and integrity during post trauma episode, using appropriate interventions, revised on 06/05/2025. Interventions: Monitor for escalating anxiety, depression or suicidal thought and report immediately to the nurse, revised on 06/05/2025. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 06/04/2025 at the time of the incident, revealed (1) CNA (CNA-J) assigned to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with a census of 16 residents with known behaviors. Further review of staff schedule revealed no additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Record review of Resident #5's progress notes revealed: 06/05/2025 10:38 am, signed by LVN-E: . resident received a skin tear due to another resident grabbing her arm. Physician notified on 06/04/2025 at 10:10am. 06/08/2025 12:29pm, signed by LVN-F: . Resident voices she was slapped across the face by the other female resident. Review of Provider Investigation Report, dated 06/11/2025, revealed: On 06/04/2025 at 10:00am, Residents were sitting at the table in dining room when Resident #2 reached over and grabbed Resident #5's arm causing a skin tear. Resident #2 was placed on 1:1 monitoring. Investigation Findings: Confirmed. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 06/04/2025 at the time of the incident, revealed (1) CNA (CNA-J) assigned to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with a census of 16 residents with known behaviors. Further review of staff schedule revealed no additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Review of 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #2 on 06/04/2025 from 10:15am-2:00pm, was signed by the (1) CNA (CNA-J) assigned to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with no evidence of an additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. During an interview on 06/19/2025 at 2:00pm, CNA-J she was on shift on Secure Hall 500 at the time of this incident with Resident #2 on 06/04/2025. She stated there was supposed to always be 2 CNAs, but she worked many times by herself. She stated that when a resident is placed on 1:1 monitoring the 2 CNAs on shift rotated and monitored them as close as possible. She stated it was very rare that a third CNA was sent. She stated she had worked on the floor multiple times alone with a resident on 1:1 monitoring. She stated when a resident was 1:1 the staff was supposed to be within arm's length of them at all times and must follow them wherever they go. She stated she could not remember specific dates or incidents because there were so many incidents and 1:1 monitoring that she couldn't remember them all. Resident #6 Review of Resident #6's electronic face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: explosive disorder, Alzheimer's, and seizures. Review of Resident #6's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 05/26/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 03 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms- Presence and Frequency: 1 physical behavioral symptom director towards others. Section N: Medications: no antianxiety, antipsychotic, or antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #6's Care Plan, last review 05/22/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident has potential to demonstrate physical behaviors, revised on 02/16/2024. Goal: Resident will demonstrate effective coping skills through the review date, revised on 05/22/2025. Interventions: Assess and anticipate her needs: food, thirst, toileting needs, comfort level, body positioning, pain, revised on 08/29/2023. Record review of Resident #6's progress notes revealed: 06/08/2025 1:28pm, signed by LVN-F: . Resident was in her wheelchair looking outside, when the other female resident came up to her and grabbed her face and started being combative, nurse/aide intervened but other resident would not let her go. Review of Provider Investigation Report, dated 06/13/2025, revealed: On 06/08/2025 at 12:00pm, Resident #2 hit Resident #5 with no injuries. She then grabbed Resident #6 by the face causing a very small scratch to her cheek. Resident #2 was placed on 1:1 monitoring. Investigation Findings: Confirmed. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 06/08/2025 at the time of the incident, revealed (1) CNA (CNA-M) and a float CNA (CNA-J) assigned to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with a census of 16 residents with known behaviors. Further review of staff schedule revealed no additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Review of 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #2 on 06/08/2025 revealed 1:1 monitoring was not initiated until 1:00 pm after the 2nd incident. 1:1 monitoring sheet was signed by RN-B who was assigned as a nurse for Hall 100 and Hall 200. During an interview on 06/21/2025 at 9:00 am, LVN-F stated she was responsible for Secure Hall 500 and Secure Hall 400 on 06/08/2025 from 2pm-10pm. She stated that Resident #2 was supposed to have been placed on 1:1 monitoring after the 1st incident but there was no staff available. She stated Resident #1 and Resident #6 were in the dining room alone when she heard Resident #6 screaming. She stated the LVNs cannot provide 1:1 monitoring because they are responsible for multiple halls. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 05/25/2025, revealed during the 10:00pm to 6:00am shift, there was (1) CNA (CNA-H) assigned for Secure Hall 400 and Secure Hall 500 for 36 residents with one (1) of the 36 requiring 1:1 monitoring. Review of 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #1 on 05/25/2025 from 10:00pm-6:00am, revealed it was signed LVN-I who was assigned as the nurse for Secure Hall 500, Secure Hall 400, and hall 100. Review of the facility daily staff schedule dated 06/04/2025 from 2:00pm-10:00pm, revealed (2) CNA (CNA-K and CNA-L) assigned to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with a census of 16 residents with known behaviors. Further review of staff schedule revealed no additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Review of 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #2 on 06/04/2025 from 2:00pm-10:00pm, was signed by one of the CNAs (CNA-K) assigned to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with no evidence of an additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 06/04/2025, revealed during the 10:00pm to 6:00am shift, there was (1) CNA (CNA-H) assigned for Secure Hall 400 and Secure Hall 500 for 36 residents with (2) of the 36 requiring 1:1 monitoring. Review of 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #2 on 06/04/2025 from 10:00pm-6:00am, revealed it was signed by LVN-I who was assigned as the nurse for Secure Hall 500, Secure Hall 400, and hall 100. Review of the facility daily staff schedule dated 06/08/2025 from 2:00pm-10:00pm, revealed (2) CNA (CNA-N and CNA-L) assigned to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with a census of 16 residents with known behaviors. Further review of staff schedule revealed no additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #1 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Review of 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #2 on 06/08/2025 from 2:00pm-10:00pm, was signed by one of CNAs (CNA-L) assigned to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with no evidence of an additional designated CNA for 1:1 monitoring for Resident #2 per the facility in-service and DON's interview. Review of the facility daily staff schedule, dated 06/08/2025, revealed during the 10:00pm to 6:00am shift, there was (2) CNA (CNA-O and CNA-P) assigned for Secure Hall 400 and Secure Hall 500 for 36 residents with (2) of the 36 requiring 1:1 monitoring. Review of 1:1 monitoring sheet for Resident #1 on Secure Hall 400 and Resident #2 on Secure Hall 500 on 06/04/2025 from 10:00pm-6:00am, revealed it was signed by LVN-I who was assigned as the nurse for Secure Hall 500, Secure Hall 400, and hall 100. During an interview on 06/20/2025 at 10:15pm, with CNA-O who worked 10pm-6am stated that he worked many shifts alone and he was responsible for covering Secure Hall 400 and Secure Hall 500 at the same time. He stated he also worked alone when residents were on 1:1 monitoring. He stated 1:1 monitoring should be where the staff is within arm's length of the resident, but that was not possible when he was the only CNA and was responsible for both halls. During an interview on 06/20/2025 at 12:30pm, the ADON stated the secured units were supposed to be staffed with 2 CNAs each during the day and 1 CNA each on 10pm-6 am shift. She stated when a resident was placed 1:1 monitoring, and additional staff member was supposed to be designated for that resident. She stated they pull staff from other departments such as dietary and housekeeping to perform 1:1 monitoring. She stated 1:1 means that 1 staff is with that resident at all times. The ADON stated that on the night shift, if there was only 1 CNA assigned to both secure units, the LVN would stay on the opposite unit and monitor it. She stated resident were usually asleep on that shift, so she felt that 1 person on each unit was enough even when a resident was on 1:1 monitoring. During an interview on 06/20/2025 at 3:30pm, the DON stated that she was not aware of any times that there was not a designated staff for residents on 1:1 monitoring. She stated did not know how Resident # 1 and Resident #2 were able to get into 2nd altercations while on 1:1 monitoring. She stated she felt the facility was doing a good job preventing altercations and injuries. She stated that she did not feel that the facility was short staffed. During an interview on 06/23/2025 at 8:00pm, the ADO stated the facility did not have a staffing policy. This was determined to be an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on 06/22/2025 at 4:05pm. The Regional Compliance Nurse, Director of Nurses, and Assistant Director of Nurses were notified. The Regional Compliance Nurse was provided with the IJ template on 06/22/2022 at 4:05 PM. The following Plan of Removal was accepted on 06/23/2025 at 6:20 PM and included: Interventions: Any resident that resides in the secure unit that has the potential for resident-to-resident altercation can be affected by deficient practices. Alleged perpetrator Resident #2 was interviewed by DON on 06/22/26 @ 6:15pm with no concerns voiced by resident and placed on 15-minute checks for resident safety and the safety of other resident in the secure unit and continued for at least 24 hours. Resident #1 was interviewed on 06/23/25 by DON and voiced no concerns and did not recall being aggressive with any other resident. Resident #7 was interviewed on 06/23/25 by DON and resident did not voice any concerns and could not recall being aggressive with any other resident. Resident #8 is not at the facility for an interview on 06/23/25 and Resident #9 is not at the facility for an interview on 06/23/25. Abuse prevention in-service for all facility staff initiated in house and completed by Admin/DON/Compliance Nurse on 06/22/2025 and for staff that is not present during the in-services will be sent the in-service via staffing application and they be not be allowed to assume duties until in-service prior to them clocking in for their shift and all new staff or agency staff will be in-services on abuse prior to them starting their position. All in services to be completed by 6/23/2025. Immediate psychiatric services on call for residents that trigger through trauma informed assessments on the secure unit completed on 06/22/2025. Referrals sent out by DON and will be followed up by DON for Resident #2 have been sent out to other skilled nursing facility and Behavioral Hospitals. and Resident #8 referral was sent to a facility and accepted and admitted [DATE], Resident #9 referred to a facility and accepted and admitted on [DATE]. Resident #1 referral sent to psych hospital and accepted and admitted 05/2725 and return 06/03/25. All direct care staff that were work at the time of the incident in the secured unit working with Resident #2 have been interviewed by DON on 06/22/25 and no root cause could be determined for her behaviors. Staff was able to state regarding Resident #1 resident is very territorial and does not like resident entering his room and resident was transition to long term community in a private room and have decrease behaviors and for Resident #9 no root cause was determined for his behavior. For Resident #7 no root cause was determined for his behavior. Resident #8 no root cause was determined for his behaviors. Facility will ensure adequate staffing to manage acuity based on the 24-hour report in Point Click Care, Real Time systems monitoring and current census. The administrator will maintain adequate staff for resident safety per acuity. Staffing will be reviewed during stand-up Meetings at 8:30 AM and stand-down meetings at 4PM to ensure there is adequate staffing for the secure units. During both meetings the team will review, and the Administrator/designee will adjust staffing to maintain resident safety based on acuity based on the 24-hour report in PCC, Real Time Systems monitoring and current census. If one on one is required additional staff member will be added and not substituted with the current staff in the units to ensure adequate staffing to protect residents from further incidents. The facility administrator/designee will decide and assure staff are assigned to the 1:1 resident. The Administrator/DON will check in with assigned staff frequently to assure that 1:1 monitoring is ongoing. Resident interviews on the secure units have been completed by DON, compliance, ADON, on 06/22/25. No concerns from residents were voiced. On 6/23/2025 Skin assessments were completed, and no visible signs of physical abuse were noted. We will continue to monitor with random interviews and weekly skin assessments, and address if issues are identified. Primary contact for each resident on the secure unit to be contacted on 6/23/2025 by the DON/Compliance Nurse [TRUNCATED]
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 resident's comprehensive care plans by the inter...

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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 resident's comprehensive care plans by the interdisciplinary team after each assessment for 3 (Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3) of 18 residents reviewed for comprehensive care plans. The facility failed to update or add interventions to Resident #1's care plan regarding aggressive and physical behaviors towards other residents since 12/13/2024. The facility failed to update or add interventions to Resident #2's care plan regarding physical behaviors towards other residents since 11/18/2024. The facility failed to update or add interventions to Resident #3's care plan regarding wandering since 02/21/2024. These failures could result in residents not receiving the care that they need. Findings included: Resident #1 Review of Resident #1's electronic face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old male admitted on [DATE] with initial admit date of 12/15/2023, to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: explosive disorder, heart failure, and alcohol dependence. Review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 05/22/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 02 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms: behavior not exhibited. Section N: Medications: no antipsychotic, antianxiety, or antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #1's Care Plan, last review 06/10/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident demonstrates physical behaviors hits other residents and staff, revised on 04/14/2025. Goal: Resident will not harm self or others through the review date, revised on 06/10/2025. Interventions: 1:1 supervision as needed, revised on 12/13/2024. Further review of care plan revealed no interventions added since 12/13/2024. Review of Resident #1's progress notes revealed: 05/25/2025 10:35 pm, signed by DON: .Resident saw another resident enter his room, he walked to his room and yelled at the other resident. When other resident did not move out fast enough, he punched other resident in the face. Another resident was walking backward, and this resident shoved him causing a fall. No injuries to Resident #1. Stated not in pain. Other resident was sent to the emergency room after hitting head on floor. Initial Treatment/New Orders: skin assessed. 1:1 monitoring, referral to impatient psyc notified: psych center 05/25/2024 at 4:45pm .Interventions 1 on 1 supervision, Redirection. 05/25/2025 10:45 pm, signed by DON: .CMA-A walking into the dining room, heard two residents having a verbal altercation then saw Resident #1 hit another resident in the face. When the other resident was swinging back, he slid out of his chair onto the floor .Initial Treatment/New orders: skin assessed, 1:1 monitoring, send referral to inpatient psych . notified psych center 05/25/2025 at 6:50pm .Interventions 1 on 1 supervision, Redirection. 05/27/2025 at 1:00 pm, signed by ADON: Resident #1 was transferred to a hospital on [DATE] at 1:00 PM related to resident had aggressive behaviors and was sent to psych facility for evaluation and treatment. Resident #2 Review of Resident #2's electronic face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] with initial admit date of 02/09/2024, to Hall 500 (female secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, and dementia. Review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 05/20/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 02 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms: - Presence and Frequency: 1 other behavioral symptom not directed towards others. Section N: Medications: antianxiety and antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #2's Care Plan, last review 05/22/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident has potential to demonstrate physical behaviors attempts to hit other residents, revised on 04/09/2025. Goal: Resident will not harm self or others through the review date, revised on 05/22/2025. Interventions: When she becomes agitated: intervene before agitation escalates; guide away from source of distress, engage calmly in conversation; if response is aggressive, staff to walk calmly away, and approach later, revised on 11/18/2024. Record review of Resident #2's progress notes revealed: 06/04/2025 11:13 am, signed by LVN-E: .resident started being anxious and agitated. resident grabbed another resident arm causing a skin tear . resident is currently on 1:1 for monitoring .: 06/08/2025 12:19 pm, signed by LVN-F: . nurse was called by resident in hallway, that resident has just slapped another resident across the face. psych facility contacted, and 1:1 supervision. 06/08/2025 1:09 pm, signed by LVN-F . resident was grabbing another female resident by her cheeks and would not let her go, staff intervened but resident would not let other resident go. Resident #3 Review of Resident #3's electronic face sheet revealed an [AGE] year-old male admitted on [DATE] with initial admit date of 02/20/2024, to Hall 400 (male secured locked unit) with diagnoses which included: explosive disorder, depression, and dementia. Review of Resident #3's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 05/22/2025, revealed a BIMS score of 03 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed: Section E: Behavior: E0100 no potential indicators of psychosis. E0200. Behavioral Symptoms: behavior not exhibited. E0900. Wandering: behavior not exhibited. Section N: Medications: antidepressant medications. Review of Resident's #3's Care Plan, last review 05/29/2025, revealed in part: Focus: Resident is at risk for wandering, revised on 02/21/2024. Goal: Resident's safety will be maintained through the review date, revised on 05/29/2025. Interventions: Distract him from wandering by offering pleasant diversions, structured activities, food, conversation, television, book, revised on 02/21/2024. Identify pattern of wandering, revised on 02/21/2024. Further review of care plan revealed no interventions regarding wandering added since 02/21/2024. Review of Resident #3's progress notes revealed: 05/25/2025 4:53 pm, signed by RN-B: Resident #3 was transferred to a hospital on [DATE] PM related to resident altercation on another resident. Resident was knocked to the ground and hit his head on the found resident sent out for further Evaluation. 05/25/2025 10:58 pm, signed by DON: .Resident wandered into another resident's room. Other resident came in starting verbal altercation. When this resident did not move fast enough the other resident punched him in the face. The resident was backing up trying to exit room and fell landing on left lateral. 911 was called immediately. Skin assessed and previous left elbow skin tear was bleeding and noted to be bigger in size. No pain .Physician notified on 05/25/2025 6:45 PM . During an interview on 06/20/2025 at 3:30 pm, the DON stated her, the ADON, and the MDS nurse were responsible for updating the care plans. She stated new interventions should be added to the care plan regarding recurrent resident-to-resident altercations and wandering episodes. She stated she did not know why the interventions have not been updated and no new ones have been added. Review of facility policy titled Comprehensive Care Plans, not dated, revealed in part: .The residents care plan will be reviewed after each Admission, Quarterly, Annual and/or Significant Change MDS assessment, and revised based on changing goals, preferences, and needs of the resident and in response to current interventions .
CONCERN (F) 📢 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 F0727 (Tag F0727)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the DON did not serve as a charge nurse when the facility had an average daily occupancy of 60 or more residents for 9 (06/04/25, 06...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the DON did not serve as a charge nurse when the facility had an average daily occupancy of 60 or more residents for 9 (06/04/25, 06/05/25, 06/06/25, 06/13/25, 06/14/25, 06/15/25, 06/16/25, 06/18/25, 06/19/25) of 20 days reviewed for DON coverage. The facility failed to ensure the DON did not serve as a charge nurse when the facility had an average daily occupancy of 60 or more residents on 06/04/25, 06/05/25, 06/06/25, 06/13/25, 06/14/25, 06/15/25, 06/16/25, 06/18/25, and 06/19/25. This failure leaves residents without the nursing administrative oversight that only the DON can provide. Findings include: Review of the daily staffing schedule revealed DON worked as a charge nurse on 06/04/25, 06/05/25, 06/06/25, 06/13/25, 06/14/25, 06/15/25, 06/16/25, 06/18/25, and 06/19/25. During an interview on 06/20/2025 at 3:30 PM, the DON stated she was responsible for monitoring her staff and ensuring things were done correctly. She stated she had been working night shift as the charge nurse because a night nurse had recently quit. She stated no-one else had been designated to perform her duties while she had not been able to. The DON stated that working the night shifts have not interfered with performing her DON duties. She stated she was not aware of the regulation stating that she could not work the floor. Policy for RN/DON coverage was requested on 06/23/2025 but wasn't provided. Review of document titled, Job Description Director of Nursing dated 2014, revealed: The following is a non-exhaustive criterion that relates to the job of a Director of Nursing, and it is consistent with the business needs of the facility. These are legitimate measures of the qualifications for Director of Nursing. and are related to the functions that are essential to the job of a Director of Nursing. Knowledge Base: Working knowledge of nursing home regulations. Accountable for nursing compliance, excellence, and delivery of resident care services in adherence with The Company, local, state, and federal regulations. Manage nursing staff through appropriate hiring, training, evaluation, assignment, and delegation of duties, within budget and resident census guidelines. Augment floor staffing if needed .
Jan 2025 4 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 F0694 (Tag F0694)

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 parenteral fluids were administered consistent...

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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 parenteral fluids were administered consistent with professional standards for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #86) reviewed for intravenous fluids. The facility failed to ensure the dressing on Resident #86's Mid-line intravenous line (a short flexible tube inserted into a vein to administer fluids and medications) was dated and initialed. The failure could affect residents by placing them at risk for infections. Findings included: Record review of Resident #86's admission Record, dated 01/23/2025, revealed the resident was a [AGE] year-old female who admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The resident had diagnoses which included: Chronic Kidney Disease, Type 2 Diabetes and pressure ulcers to the back, buttock and both hips. Record review of Resident #86's MDS admission assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #86 was moderately impaired cognitively with a BIMS score of 09. Record review of Resident #86's order report dated 01/23/25 reflected: May inset mid-line ordered on 12/18/2024, Mid-line Line Dressing Change every 3 days one time a day every 3 day(s). Record review of Resident #86's current care plan initiated 11/06/2024 revealed focus Resident #86 has a wound infection. Goal: Resident #86 will be free from complications related to infection. Interventions: Administer antibiotic as per Medical D irectors orders. Observation and interview on 01/21/25 at 03:25 PM, revealed Resident #86 was in her room, lying in her bed. She was observed to have a peripheral intravenous line dressing with no date or initials on the left upper inner arm. The dressing was intact. Resident #86 stated she was unsure the day the Mid-line was inserted or when the last time the dressing was changed. There were no signs or symptoms of infection noted at the site . Record Review of the treatment administration record revealed a documentation of dressing change on 01/19/25. Interview on 01/23/25 at 03:29 PM, the DON revealed she expected the staff to label with initials and to date the dressing. The DON stated dating and initialing the dressing was used to help monitor when the dressing had been changed and to reduce the chance of infections. Record review of the facility's policy titled Dressing changes revealed 7. Cover with transparent dressing. Label the dressing with date, time, and initial.
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

Resident Rights (Tag F0550)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to treat residents with respect, dignity and care for each resident in a manner that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his o...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to treat residents with respect, dignity and care for each resident in a manner that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life for 11 of 11 residents in the confidential group interview. Staff used cell phones in residents' presence causing residents to feel disrespected. (11 residents in the Resident Council Meeting) This failure could place residents at risk of a diminished quality of life a loss of self-esteem and increased isolation. The findings included: Observation on 1/21/25 at 11:17 a.m. revealed the Activity Director standing in the main dining room on her cell phone while residents were present. Interview on 1/22/25 at 10:06 a.m. 11 residents in the confidential resident council stated that the staff were frequently on their cell phones. The residents stated sometimes the facility would try to fix it and it would get better but then it would get worse again. The residents said the staff would be on their phones ignoring call lights at the nurse's station. The residents reported the staff were providing care while on their phones, including on video chat. The residents said it made them uncomfortable. The residents said they reported the issue to the Activity Director, but it did no good. The residents said the staff thought the residents were dumb and could not figure out they (the staff) were on the phone. The residents reported the staff were on the phone while passing medications and they worried about medication errors. The residents said it made them feel like the staff did not care about them. The residents reported the staff would talk to anyone and the phone calls were usually about what they were going to do when they got off work. Review of the 11/7/24 Resident Council Minutes revealed 8 residents attended and reported the staff were on their personal cell phones. Review of the 12/12/24 Resident Council Minutes revealed 10 residents attended and reported staff were on their personal cell phones. Review of the 1/2/25 Resident Council Minutes reported 9 residents attended and reported staff were on their personal cell phones. The residents stated one aide talked to her boyfriend on the phone and the things the residents heard were not appropriate. Interview on 1/23/25 at 5:02 p.m. the ADON, DON, and RN Consultant stated the facility expectation was staff was not on the cell phone. The RN Consultant stated the nurses could be on their cell phones if it was for work related issues and the aides could be on their phones during their break but at no time was it acceptable to be on their phone while in a resident's presence. The DON said it was not acceptable to be passing medications while on the phone because there was too much room for error, just one thing at a time. The ADON said she would not feel good if the aides were on the phone while providing care because she would be worried about privacy. All of them seemed shocked when it was relayed the residents reported staff were video chatting on their cell phones. The DON stated it was the resident's right to privacy and HIPAA and broadcasting without their consent. The DON said she would feel depressed if the staff were providing care to her while on the phone. The ADON said she would feel a little depressed and angry because it was demeaning. The ADON said she had recently done an in-service on phone use. The DON said she and the ADON frequently made rounds and if they saw it the staff were told to put it up. The ADON said she saw cell phones often. The ADON said the resident council reported a specific person and they had counseling. Review of the facility's undated policy and procedure on Personal Communication Devices revealed: Use of personal communication devices during scheduled work hours is not permitted at the facility. These devices include but are not limited to cell phones and lap top computers. You may only use your personal communication devices during scheduled break/lunch times. Unauthorized used of communication devices for any reason may be grounds for disciplinary action. The facility prohibits the use of any type of cell phone camera, digital camera, video camera, or other form of image-recording device without the express permission of the facility of each person whose image is recorded. Review of the facility's Inservice, dated 12/2/24, revealed: Absolutely no cell phone use with residents. Review of the facility's Inservice, dated 1/2/25, revealed: Please do make personal phone calls while you are clocked in and working in residents area. No ear buds in ears. Personal phone calls can be made in the break room or out of the building.
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 F0761 (Tag F0761)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to permit only authorized personnel to have access to one of one medication room reviewed for drug storage in that: The facility Medical Records...

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Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to permit only authorized personnel to have access to one of one medication room reviewed for drug storage in that: The facility Medical Records staff member had access to the medication room while unauthorized to be in the medication room unattended. These failures could place clients at risk for drug diversion. The findings included: During an observation on 01/22/25 at 04:34 PM revealed the medication room was inspected with the Medical Records staff member present. The medication room door was locked so the Medical Records staff unlocked the room with the use of a code. The medication room was unoccupied by any nursing staff. There were several over the counter and prescribed medications in the cabinets. There was a refrigerator that contained some insulins and other meds such as suppositories. There were other supplies such as blood sugar testing supplies, syringes and other supplies in general in the room. During an interview on 01/23/25 at 10:12 AM the Medical Records staff member said that she usually stocked the medication room with over the counter medications. She said at first there was usually a nurse present in the medication room but at times the nurse would step out and she would be alone in the medication room. The Central Supply staff member acknowledged that she knew the code and at times had been in the room by herself to stock the medication room. During an interview on 01/23/25 at 05:02 PM the DON was made aware of the observation of the Medical Records staff member had entered the medication room unattended. The DON said they would conduct some training and change the medication door code and only allow authorized staff to enter the room or be present with central supply staff from now on. During an interview on 01/23/25 at 05:36 PM the Administrator was made aware of the observation of the central supply staff member entering the medication room by herself. The Administrator said it was expected for someone from nursing to be in the medication room with the central supply staff member at all times and not be left alone. The Administrator said they would take care of the issue and change the door code to the medication room. The Administrator said that from now on they would make sure that only nursing staff or people authorized to enter the medication room had the code. Record review of the facility's document titled Storage of medication dated 2003 indicated in part: The medication supply is accessible only to licensed nursing personnel, pharmacy personnel or staff members lawfully authorized to administer medications. Only licensed nurses, the consultant pharmacist and those lawfully authorized to administer medications (e.g., medication aides) are allowed access to medications. Medication rooms, carts and medication supplies are locked and attended by persons with authorized access.
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 observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control progra...

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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 maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 4 of 7 (Residents #17, #49, #60, and #67) residents reviewed for infection control. The facility failed to ensure CNAs A, B, E and D used PPE during incontinent care for Resident #17 and #60 as the residents were on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). The facility failed to ensure CNA B changed her gloves after they became contaminated during incontinent care while assisting Resident #17. The facility failed to ensure CNAs C, D, E, and F used PPE during transfers for EBP Residents #49, 60, and #67. These failures could place residents at risk for cross contamination and the spread of infection. The findings included: Resident #17 Record review of Resident #17's MDS dated [DATE] indicated she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included dementia, muscle wasting and atrophy, malnutrition, bladder incontinence and bowel incontinence. She was [AGE] years of age. Record review of Resident #17's MDS dated [DATE] indicated in part: BIMS = 99 indicating the resident was not able to complete the assessment. Record review of Resident #17's electronic medical record revealed she was on EBP due to multiple chronic lesions on her body that required wound care. During an observation on 01/22/25 at 04:12 PM on the women's unit revealed CNAs A and B performed incontinent care on Resident #17. CNA B washed her hands, donned (put on) gloves, opened Resident #17's urine-soiled brief, cleaned her vaginal area with wipes, and helped CNA A remove the wet brief. CNA B (while wearing the same gloves) and CNA A put a clean brief on Resident #17 and rearranged her clothing. While wearing the same gloves she performed incontinent care with, CNA B touched Resident #17's chin while speaking to her. Neither CNA A nor B wore gowns. During an interview on 01/23/25 at 05:09 PM with CNA B regarding the lack of changing her gloves and gowns not being worn, CNA B was asked what touching a dirty glove to Resident #17's face was called. CNA B states it is called contamination. CNA B was asked what cross-contamination could cause and CNA B stated infection. CNA B was asked why she did not wear a gown, and she stated she just forgot. Resident #49 Review of Resident #49's admission Record, dated 1/23/25, revealed he was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis including Alzheimer's Disease and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia without Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (enlarged prostate often leading to problems with urination and urinary tract infections). Resident #49 lived on the male secured unit. Review of Resident #49's Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 12/29/24, revealed: He had a mental status score of 5 of 15 (indicating severe cognitive impairment). He needed moderate to substantial assistance with all activities of daily living. Review of Resident #49's Care Plan, revised 3/26/24, revealed: Focus: Resident #49 was on enhanced barrier precautions due to a past diagnosis of Extended-spectrum Beta-lactamase (an anti-biotic resistant e-coli bacteria). Goal: There will not be any transmission of infection from or to him. Interventions: Gloves and gown should be donned if any of the following activities are to occur: transfer. Perform hand sanitization before entering the room and prior to leaving the room. Observation and interview on 1/22/25 at 5:54 p.m. revealed CNA C and CNA D washed their hands and put on gloves but not gowns. CNA C helped Resident #49 sit up in his wheelchair, took off his shirt and placed a hospital gown on him. CNA D placed the gait belt on Resident #49. They helped Resident #49 transfer, covered him in a blanket, took off her gloves and [NAME] it away. The Surveyor asked which resident in the room was on enhanced barrier precaution and CNA D said it was Resident #49 but she did not know why. A check of the bathroom and top drawer of Resident #49's dresser and nightstand revealed no PPE. Resident #60 Review of Resident #60's admission Record, dated 1/23/25, revealed he was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included osteomyelitis left foot and ankle (bone infection), surgical amputation, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus infection (an antibiotic resistant staph infection). Resident #60 resided on the on male secured unit. Review of Resident #60's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 12/11/24, revealed: He had a mental status score of 3 of 15 (indicating severe cognitive impairment). He needed moderate to substantial assistance with activities of daily living. He needed surgical wound care. Review of Resident #60's Care Plan, updated 3/26/24, revealed: Focus: Resident #60 was on enhanced barrier precautions due to a non-healing wound at left great toe. Goal: There will not be any transmission of infection from or to the resident. Interventions: Gloves and gown should be donned (put on) if any of the following activities are to occur: transfer, toileting/incontinent care. Perform hand sanitization before entering the room and prior to leaving the room. Review of Resident #60's Order Summary Report, dated 1/23/25 revealed orders revealed: 1/16/25 Flush IV line with 5 - 10 ml of normal saline before and after medication. 1/17/25 Ceftaroline Fosamil Intravenous Solution Reconstituted 400 mg every 12 hour for MRSA left foot/ osteomyelitis related to other acute osteomyelitis left ankle and foot. End date 1/26/25. JP Drain (Jackson Pratt Drain - a suction drain) to left foot to be emptied every shift related to encounter for aftercare following surgical aftercare. Observation and interview on 1/21/25 at 3:01 p.m. revealed CNA E and CNA D performing incontinent care and then a transfer on Resident #60 without a gown on. CNA E said she did not know if Resident #60 was on EBP or not even though there was a sign posted on the door. CNA D said she knew Resident #60's roommate was on EBP, but not Resident #60 but you'd think it'd be him. CNA D said she believed staff were supposed to use EBP when a resident had a wound, a catheter (urinary bag), or colostomy (bag attached to bag to the stomach area to collect fecal matter), anything open or infected. CNA D said the point of EBP was so the person performing care did not get the resident infected or contaminate the person performing care. There was not a bin of PPE outside of the room or inside the bathroom. Interview on 1/23/25 at 12:57 p.m. the ADON stated Resident #60 was colonized with ESBL caused by e-coli. The ADON stated everyone was put on barrier precautions with ESBL and the expectation was the staff do all the things like wash their hand, and put on a gown and gloves. Resident #67 Review of Resident #67's admission Record, dated 1/23/25, revealed he was an [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #67 resided on the male secured unit. Review of Resident #67's Order Summary Report dated 1/23/25 revealed he had a Stage III pressure ulcer to the left great toe beginning 1/9/25. (A stage III ulcer has full tissue loss, but bone, tendon, or muscle is not exposed. Dead tissue may be present, but it does not hide how deep the wound is.) Review of Resident #67's Annual MDS Assessment, dated 1/2/25, revealed: He had a mental status score of 9 of 15 (indicating moderate cognitive impairment). He needed partial to moderate assistance with transfers. He had 1 stage III pressure ulcer. Review of Resident #67's Care Plan, updated 10/21/24, revealed: Focus: Resident #67 was on enhanced barrier precautions. Goal: There will not be any transmission of infection from or to him. Interventions: Gloves and gown should be donned if any of the following activated are to occur: transfer. Perform hand sanitization before entering the room and prior to leaving the room. Observation on 1/22/25 at 5:36 p.m. revealed CNA F left the room. CNA F returned to Resident #67's room with a gait belt, washed her hands, put on gloves, and put the gait belt around Resident #67. CNA F assisted Resident #67 to transfer from the wheelchair to the bed. She covered the resident with a resident with her gloves on. There was a bin of PPE (gowns) in the back corner of the room. CNA F removed her gloves and assisted Resident #67 in finding his television remote. CNA F left the room with the gait belt and did not perform hand hygiene. There was an EBP sign posted outside of Resident #67's room that reflected, wear gloves and a gown for the following high contact resident care activities: transferring. Interview on 1/22/25 at 6:05 p.m. the ADON stated Resident #67 had MRSA in his toes and he did have a stage III pressure ulcer that was healing but was still open. She stated the transfer expectation was that they would gown up because he was on enhanced barrier precautions. The Regional Consultant who was also present stated that any physical contact required enhanced barrier precautions even if the wound was covered. The ADON stated she expected that Resident #67 would have his own gait belt because he was on enhanced barrier precautions. During an interview on 01/22/25 at 4:50 PM with the ADON, she stated an in-service on EBP was conducted on 3/26/24. In a follow up interview on 1/23/25 at 4:05 p.m. the ADON stated she was the Infection Control Preventionist for the facility. The ADON said gloves not worn or changed during incontinent care stated that was cross-contamination with nasty hands. The ADON stated the expectation for EBP transfers was staff gown up, the gait belt was to stay with the resident, the PPE would be in the resident's room. The ADON stated right now, on the secured unit the PPE was held in the shower room so the residents would not rummage through the bin. The ADON said she and the DON were responsible for monitoring that the aides were using the PPE when going into the EBP room. The ADON said she thought the break down on the secured units was they could not have a bin in the front of the room because the residents would rummage, and she and the DON had discussed putting a sign above the resident's bed to make it more obvious the resident needed PPE. The ADON stated the potential for not following EBP precautions was infections. The Regional Consultant who was present stated the whole point was to stop cross contamination in the building to keep it from getting on clothing and keep it from getting into an open area for another resident and get that resident infected. The ADON said the potential for not washing hands after would be cross contamination. The ADON said Obviously I taught them. I can lead a horse to water, I can't make them drink. The ADON said the DON and she did rounds every day in the morning and in the evening. Review of the facility in-service dated 3/26/24 on Enhanced Barrier Protections revealed: We are using Enhanced Barrier Precautions to help protect our residents from infection. You may notice New signs through the facility. Staff wearing gowns and gloves for high-contact care activities. Enhanced Barrier Precautions are an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of multi-drug resistant organisms in nursing homes. Enhanced Barrier Precautions involve gown and glove use during high-contact resident care activities for residents known to be colonized or infected with a MDRO. As well as those at risk of MDRO acquisition (e.g. resident with wounds or indwelling medical devices). Record Review of the facility's policy titled Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) dated 04/01/2024 indicated in part: Changing briefs or assisting with toileting requires staff to don gloves and a gown. Review of the facility's Orientation Process on Cross Contamination, revised 3/1/24 revealed: Preventing cross-contamination is a key factor in preventing illness. Cross contamination is the spreading of germs, bacteria and/or disease by carrying them from an infected area to a non-infected area. If a healthcare employee is wearing protective gloves and then comes into contact with the resident's blood, he/she is protected. However, if he/she goes to another task without removing the gloves and handwashing, the task area or object has then been cross-contaminated with blood borne pathogens. If he/she puts on a new pair of gloves, but then picks something off the floor and then touches the resident, the resident has been cross-contaminated with numerous unknown bacteria.
Sept 2024 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

Medical Records (Tag F0842)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure medical records were complete and accurately documented fo...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure medical records were complete and accurately documented for 1 of 3 residents (Residents #1) whose assessments were reviewed. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1's Shower log, dated 06/17/2024, correctly documented the resident as receiving showers. This failure could place residents at-risk for inadequate care and services due to an inaccurate assessment. The findings were: Record review of Resident #1's electronic face sheet, dated 9/5/24 revealed he was a [AGE] year-old male, admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses to include Dementia, Malnutrition, and obstructive pulmonary disease (a group of lung diseases that make it hard to breathe by blocking airflow to the lungs). Record review of Resident #1's most recent Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12, which indicated the resident's cognition was intact. Record review of Resident #1's care plan dated 9/5/24 did not indicate Resident #1 refused showers. Record review of Resident #1's shower log dated 8/11/24 to 9/3/24 indicated Resident #1 was to receive showers on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The shower log indicated Resident #1 refused showers on 8/11/24, 8/12/24, 8/13/24, 8/14/24, 8/15/24, 8/17/24, 8/20/24, 8/22/24, 8/27/24, 8/29/24, 8/31/24, 9/1/24, 9/2/24, and 9/3/24. During an interview on 9/6/24 at 1:05 PM, Resident #2 stated that him and Resident #1 kept to themselves. He stated resident #1, was not very verbal, he may say yes or no or grunt but nothing more. He stated Resident #1 would get his showers every time. He stated he never heard Resident #1 ever refuse showers. During an interview on 9/5/24 at 2:05 PM, SA A stated that Resident #1 never refused showers. She stated that she worked Monday through Friday and that is all she does was resident showers on hallway 200 and 300. She stated she does have a few residents that refused showers, but in general, most residents like to take their showers. She stated Resident #1 never would refuse anything to be honest. During an interview on 9/5/24 at 3:15 PM, SA A stated she must have been going too fast and mis-clicked on refusal for shower instead of total dependance. She stated Resident #1 always got his showers and she knows that she gave Resident #1 the showers on every date listed as refused or not given. During an interview on 9/6/24 at 3:25 PM, the ADON stated that Resident #1 never refused showers. She stated that SA A must have mis-clicked the documentation because the resident never refused showers. She stated this was a documentation error. She stated this can be harmful to the resident because it could cause inadequate care for the residents by not documenting correctly. Record review of the facility's Policy titled: Documentation dated 2003 indicated: The facility will maintain complete and accurate documentation for each resident on all appropriate clinical record sheets.
Aug 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

Pharmacy Services (Tag F0755)

Could have caused harm · 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 pharmaceutical services that assured the accurate acquiring...

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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 pharmaceutical services that assured the accurate acquiring, receiving, dispensing, and administering of controlled medications for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for pharmaceutical services. The facility failed to accurately receive and store Resident #1's 45 tablets of the anti-anxiety narcotic schedule IV medication Alprazolam. As a result, the 45 tablets of Alprazolam were diverted. The facility failed to accurately receive and store Resident #1's 60 tables of the narcotic scheduled IV pain medication Tramadol. These failures could place residents at risk of misappropriation of property by drug diversion and could result in increased pain and/or anxiety, and poor quality of life. Findings included: Review of Resident #1's admission Record, dated 8/3/24, revealed he was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including dementia with behavioral disturbance, hypertension, depression, intermittent explosive disorder (loses his temper without notice), anxiety, hyperlipidemia, and psychotic disorder with delusions. Resident #1 lived on the male secured unit and was on Hospice Services. Review or Resident #1's Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed: He scored a 2 of 15 on his mental status exam (indicating severe cognitive impairment). He showed signs of delirium including continuous inattention. He was ambulatory. He took an anti-anxiety medication in the seven days previous to the assessment. Resident #1 was on Hospice Services. Review of Resident #1's Care Plan revealed: Revised on 7/4/24 Resident #1 used anti-anxiety medications, adjustment issues related to anxiety, Alprazolam and Buspirone. The identified goal was Resident #1 would show decreased episodes of signs or symptoms of anxiety through the review date. Identified interventions included give anti-anxiety medications ordered by physician; monitor/document side effects and effectiveness. Revised on 4/10/24. Resident #1 had delirium or an acute confusional episode related to acute disease process (dementia) inattention. The identified interventions included: Provide medications to alleviate agitation as ordered by Medical Doctor, monitor/document side effects, and effectiveness. Initiated 5/8/24: Resident #1 had a terminal prognosis and/or was receiving hospice services with [provider]. The identified goal was Resident #1's dignity and autonomy would be maintained at the highest level through the review date. Identified interventions included: observe him closely for signs of pain, administer pain medications as ordered, and notify physician immediately if there was breakthrough pain. Review of Resident #1's Order Summary Report, dated 8/3/24 revealed orders: Alprazolam 0.25 mg give 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for agitation related to dementia with other behavioral disturbance beginning 7/22/24. Alprazolam 0.25 mg give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for Agitation, inability to sleep related to dementia with other behavioral disturbance beginning 7/22/24. Discontinued Order: Alprazolam Tablet 0.25 MG Give 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for Agitation (Order Date 5/31/24, Discontinue Date 7/22/24 - order changed by hospice). Tramadol give 50mg by mouth every 8 hours as needed for pain, dated 7/4/24. Review of medications delivered 7/25/24 by the hospice nurse were: Tramadol 50mg Tablet, 60 tablets Potassium 10 meq tablet, 15 tablets Furosemide 20 mg Tablet, 15 tablets Lisinopril 40 mg tablet, 14 tablets Mirtazapine 7.5 mg tablet, 14 tablets Buspirone 5 mg tablet, 45 tablets Alprazolam 0.25mg tablets, 45 tablets. Review of the copy of the Alprazolam card, received 6/21/24, showed Resident #1 had 36 Alprazolam tablets remaining at the time of the diversion. Review of Resident #1's Narcotic sheet for the 6/21/24 Alprazolam also reflected there were 36 tablets remaining. In an interview on 8/3/24 at 1:10 p.m. the Administrator stated the drug diversion was an ongoing investigation. The Administrator said the facility filed a report with the local police department, but it had not been finalized and the facility was hoping it would be finalized 8/5/24 or 8/6/24. The Administrator stated the facility had not discovered a perpetrator in their facility through their investigation. The Administrator said the medication was delivered by a hospice nurse on 7/25/24 and it was the discovered the Alprazolam medication card was missing on 8/1/24. The Administrator stated at that time she called the police and began her investigation. The Administrator stated all staff with access to the medication room where the medication was allegedly left as well as access to the medication carts were drug tested. The Administrator said two staff members tested positive for benzodiazepines but were able to provide prescriptions for the medication. The Administrator stated she got a statement from the Hospice RN who delivered the medication and the nurse who discovered the medication was missing. In an interview on 8/3/24 at 2:45 p.m. the ADON stated she was not in the facility on 7/25/24 but LVN A discovered the missing medication, and LVN A immediately called the ADON to report the missing medication. The ADON stated LVN A said she was cleaning out the medication cart and noticed a bundle of medication for Resident #1 in the bottom of the medication cart, including a card of Tramadol. The ADON stated LVN A checked the receipt for the medications and found a card of Alprazolam was missing. The ADON said it was concerning not only because the Alprazolam was missing but also because the Tramadol was not in locked drawer and there was no narcotic count sheet created for it. The ADON stated the Administrator was notified of the missing Alprazolam immediately after she, the ADON, was notified. In an interview on 8/3/24 at 5:01 p.m. the Administrator stated 45 pills of Alprazolam went missing but not a card of Tramadol. The Administrator said they got the statement from the Hospice RN who identified he gave the medication to the DON. The Administrator said originally the facility thought it was a mix up on residents. In an interview on 8/3/24 at 5:22 p.m. the ADON stated 45 tablets of Alprazolam were missing and the facility did not know what happened. The ADON stated the DON was the last person to see them and there were other medications delivered at the same time. The ADON stated LVN A was cleaning the medication cart or something and found the pile of medications and the delivery slips. The ADON said LVN A texted her (the ADON) at 5 p.m. and she (the ADON) texted back that she was headed to the facility and immediately reported the missing medication to the Administrator. The ADON said she was supposed to get all delivery slips to ensure that medications did, in fact, get delivered. The ADON said the Tramadol was in the cart, but the Alprazolam was nowhere to be found. The ADON said the facility checked every cart including taking the drawers out of the carts to make sure the card was not stuck, dug through the non-narcotic medications, went through the discontinued narcotics, checked the Pixus machine (emergency medications), and tore the medication room apart. The ADON stated all the other medications were where they needed to be. The ADON said she checked, the MDS Coordinator checked, and the Administrator checked for the medications. The ADON said medications were delivered Thursday 7/25/24, and the DON was working 'the back' (the secured units). The ADON explained the hospice company did not require a signature for the medications, but they did now. The ADON said the facility now required the nurse who took the medications to sign for the medications and the hospice got the original and the facility got the copy. The ADON said Resident #1 had a previous prescription for as-needed Alprazolam, so he still had medication remaining and never missed a dose. The ADON said Resident #1's Alprazolam prescription had changed from as-needed only to twice a day scheduled plus an as-needed dose. Observation on 8/3/24 at 6:55 p.m. revealed all 5 medication carts had been locked with no loose medications found. Narcotic medication count was completed for each cart and no discrepancies were noted. All controlled medications in each cart had a corresponding count sheet in a binder located on the cart. In an interview on 8/4/24 at 1:44 p.m. the MDS Coordinator stated she did not know why anyone would put narcotics in the medication room instead of in the medication cart drawer. The MDS Coordinator stated no one in the facility matched the Hospice RN's description of the other lady. The MDS Coordinator said since the Hospice RN did not get a signature, the facility did not even know if the medications were delivered 7/25/24 or 7/26/24. The MDS Coordinator stated, it sounds like things fell through on both sides. The MDS Coordinator said the Hospice RN brought in a lot of medication for Resident #1 and no one checked with him if even verified the Alprazolam was even there and it made it to the building. In an interview on 8/4/24 at 3:42 p.m. the ADON stated it was not the facility's usual pharmacy that delivered the medication. It was a Hospice nurse who delivered the medication, and the DON was acting as the charge nurse on the unit. The ADON said there was no Medication Aide working that day, so it was just the DON on the units on 7/25/24. The ADON said she did not know who else would take Resident #1's medication, but she did not know if the medication was actually delivered on 7/25/24. The ADON said it could be 4 - 7 days before someone got into the bottom drawer of the medication carts because they were used for overflow medication. The ADON said the Tramadol and Alprazolam should have been put in the narcotic box with a count sheet. The ADON said Resident #1's other medications were in the medication cart. The ADON explained the mirtazapine got put up and were not even in the bottom drawer with the overstock. The ADON explained the tramadol, lisinopril, buspirone, potassium, and furosemide were in the bottom drawer with the delivery slips. The ADON said one problem with how this happened was nurses just don't throw medications in the medication room. The ADON said medications with hospice were supposed to be delivered to the nurse who was supposed to sign for it, put the receipt in her (the ADON's) box, and if it was a narcotic the nurse was supposed to fill out a narcotic count sheet. The ADON said the Hospice nurse was just handing off the medications and not getting signatures. In an interview on 8/4/24 at 6:47 p.m. MA B stated they were sometimes at the facility when hospice dropped off medications. MA B stated they worked on 7/25/24 but they were not sure if they were in the building when the medications were physically delivered. MA B said, normally the hospice nurse would find a facility nurse to hand the medications off to. MA B said they did not know exactly what the procedure was for receiving medications. MA B said that hospice nurses had tried to drop of medications with the Medication Aides in the past. MA B said they refused to accept the medications and told the hospice nurses a facility nurse had to take the medications. MA B said when the facility got a new controlled medications the staff tried to lock them up immediately. MA B stated they saw an unidentified staff a while back place narcotics in the medication room instead of locking the narcotics up. In an interview on 8/4/24 at 7:15 p.m. RN C said it depended on what time the hospice nurse showed up to deliver medication if she (RN C) was in the building or not. RN C said normally the hospice nurse would look for a facility nurse to hand the medications off to. RN C said if there were narcotics, nurses were to create a count sheet and put the medication in the lock box in the medication cart immediately. RN C said she had never seen a hospice nurse deliver medications to a medication aide. RN C stated it depended on the hospice company if they (the facility nurses) signed a paper or electronic delivery confirmation when the facility nurses took possession of the medications. RN C said the facility nurse did not get a copy of the receipt of the medication but thought the DON or ADON did. RN C said it was never appropriate to leave narcotics sitting on the counter in the medication room. RN C said any time narcotics were delivered to the facility when they were working, RN C held onto the narcotics or put it in the locked drawer on the medication cart or gave it to the nurse who took care of the resident so they could put it away. RN C said she never saw Resident #1's Alprazolam on 7/25/24. In an interview on 8/13/24 at 12:54 p.m. the Corporate RN stated the pharmacist was notified of the drug diversion by email. He said, thank you and that was it. Interview on 8/13/24 at 12:58 p.m. the Hospice RN stated he delivered the medications on a Thursday. The Hospice RN said he remembered he initially walked into the women's secured unit to talk with the nurse and drop of medications for another patient. The Hospice RN stated an aide told him the DON was the charge nurse for the day. The Hospice RN said he then left the women's unit came around the corner and saw the DON. The Hospice RN stated the DON was being followed by someone and they were busy and, in a rush, to do something. The Hospice RN said the DON did try to brush him off but the lady said to lock the medication in the medication room. The Hospice RN said he did not physically see the DON put the medications into the medication room. The Hospice RN admitted he did not have the DON sign anything for the medications but since then he had been getting the medications signed for. The Hospice RN said he did get a stack of medications for Resident #1 from the pharmacy but did confirm the Alprazolam was there. The Hospice RN confirmed he was sure it was the DON he gave the medications to. The Hospice RN said the building seemed chaotic that day. Interview on 8/13/24 at 1:28 p.m. the DON stated she worked so many hours that day and she was so tired she did not remember what happened to the medications. The DON said she remembered the Hospice RN coming and she remembered telling him she could not take the medications and he needed to find another nurse. The DON said she did not remember who the nurse was. The DON said she did not remember if he asked her to sign for the medications. The DON said the drugs were never in her hands and she did not know what happened to the medications. The DON said she heard about the drug diversion the day after she started her vacation. The DON said, I really don't remember, I don't know if those pills actually made it into the building. The DON said she had no idea who moved the medications from the medication room to the medication cart. The DON said she remembered working a different hall(s) from the one Resident #1 was on and she thought she was headed down to do wound care. The DON repeated all she remembered was saying she could not take the drugs. The DON said when the Administrator called her and asked her where else she (the DON) would have put the drugs the DON said nowhere because she (the DON) did not take them. The DON said the normal facility procedure for narcotics was to put the narcotics in the locked box, make a narcotic count sheet, and put it in the box. The DON said facility policy was if you received the medications, you put them up. The DON said if this was another nurse, she would probably do some coaching or write the nurse up; she admitted she might terminate the nurse. The DON said there had not been any problems with narcotics missing since she became DON. Review of the Hospice RN Statement, dated 8/2/24, revealed: On 7/25/24 at approximately 2 p.m. the Hospice RN arrived at the facility with refills for two hospice patients that reside there. When he first arrived to the facility, he entered the women's lock down unit looking for the nurse on the hall so he could deliver the medication. A CNA stated that the Director was the nurse in charge and was currently on the other hall. As the Hospice RN exited the women's locked down unit and was turning the corner to find the nurse on the other hall, he saw the Director with some other lady coming out of the men's lock down unit. The Hospice RN attempted to approach to give the medication refills that were needed. The two women acknowledged the Hospice RN and the Director stated she wasn't able to take medication at that time, she was being followed by what the Hospice RN assumed was another staff member. This other staff member suggested locking the medication up, in what the Hospice RN later found out to be the medication room. The lady and the Director proceeded to move the medication into the medication room. This was when the Hospice RN thanked the staff for taking the medication and proceeded to exit the facility. Review of LVN A's statement dated 8/1/24 at 5:00 p.m. revealed: while looking through the cart, LVN A noticed a bundle of medications for Resident #1. While looking at them LVN A saw a card for Tramadol. LVN A then looked at the pharmacy receipt and delivery date of 7/25/24. A card of Alprazolam was on the pharmacy receipt ticket, but the actual medication card for Alprazolam 0.25mg 45 count was missing. LVN A immediately called her ADON to report the issue. LVN A made copies of all pharmacy receipts for that order and looked through the entire medication cart for the missing Alprazolam card and was unable to locate the card. Review of the DON's statement, undated, revealed: the DON did not remember anyone giving her any narcotics. The DON vaguely remember someone wanting to give her (the DON) medications and she was working the floor and asked them to give them to the nurse. The DON was working multiple shifts, doubles, due to staffing shortages. Review of the facility's policy and procedure on Ordering Medications, dated 2003, revealed: Medications and related products are received from the pharmacy supplier on a timely basis. The facility maintains accurate records of medication order and receipt. The nurse that receives a new medication order, should be responsible for the following: Order received is accurate and includes all necessary information. Order must be transcribed accurately to the MAR Sheet unless electronic MARs are used by the facility. MAR contains proper times scheduled. Review of the facility's policy and procedure on Ordering Controlled Medications, dated 2003, revealed: Medications included in the Drug Enforcement Administration classification as controlled substances and medications classified as controlled substances by state law, are subject to special order, receipt, and record keeping requirements in the facility, in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. Procedure: The Director of Nursing and the consultant pharmacist maintain the facility's compliance with federal and state laws and regulations in the handling of controlled medications. Only authorized licensed nursing and pharmacy personnel have access to controlled medications. Medications listed in Schedules II, III, IV and V are stored under double lock in a locked cabinet or safe designated for that purpose, separate from all other medications. Alternatively, in a unit dose system, Schedule III, IV and V medications may be kept with other medications in the cart however this is at the discretion of the consultant pharmacist and Director of Nursing, due to the possibility of abuse for any of the controlled drug categories. The access key to controlled medications is not the same key giving access to other medications. The medication nurse on duty maintains possession of a key to controlled medications. The Director of Nursing keeps back-up keys to all medication storage areas, including those for controlled medications. Review of the facility's policy and procedure on Storage of Controlled Substance, dated 2003, revealed: Drugs listed in Schedule II, III, and IV or the Federal Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 shall not be accessible to other than licensed nursing, pharmacy, and medical personnel designated by the home. The Director of Nurses is designated by the facility to be responsible for the control of such drugs. Controlled substances ordered by the physician shall be sent in easily accountable quantities. All Schedule II, III, and IV controlled substances are to be stored under double lock, separate from all other medications. Drugs shall be stored in an orderly manner in cabinets, drawers, or carts of sufficient size to prevent crowding. All medications and other drugs, including treatment items, shall be stored in a locked cabinet or room, inaccessible to patients and visitors. Drugs shall be accessible only to authorized personnel. Only the authorized personnel will have access to the keys to the medication room and medication carts. The controlled drugs as listed in the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control act of 1970 as well as other drugs subject to abuse will be kept locked in a separate, permanently affixed compartment for the storage of controlled drugs. The facility may at its discretion keep all controlled drugs together stored in the permanently affixed compartment separated from noncontrolled drugs since nurse may not know the different Schedule categories. Review of Drugs.com on 8/15/24 revealed Alprazolam and Tramadol were a federal controlled substance scheduled IV. Review of the Hospice Agreement with the hospice provider, signed 2021, revealed the contract did not outline the process for hospice delivering medications to the facility. Review of the in-service, dated 8/2/24 revealed: As soon as a narcotic is delivered you must write a narcotic sheet (per card) and put it narcotic box, failure to do so can/will result in write up and/or termination. Review of the in-service, undated, revealed: When receiving narcotics/anti-anxiety/ antibiotics you must immediately add count sheet for medications and place medications in locked medication cart.
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 F0761 (Tag F0761)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to store all drugs and biologicals in locked compartments and permit ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to store all drugs and biologicals in locked compartments and permit only authorized personnel to have access to medications for 1 of 4 medication carts reviewed for medication storage. The facility failed to ensure that Resident #1's 60 tablets of Tramadol were secured in a double-locked area. This failure could place residents at risk for harm by not receiving the medications due to misappropriation. The findings included: Review of Resident #1's admission Record, dated 8/3/24, revealed he was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including dementia with behavioral disturbance, hypertension, depression, intermittent explosive disorder(loses temper without notice), anxiety, hyperlipidemia, and psychotic disorder with delusions. Resident #1 lived on the male secured unit and was on Hospice Services. Review or Resident #1's Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed: He scored a 2 of 15 on his mental status exam (indicating severe cognitive impairment). He showed signs of delirium including continuous inattention. He was ambulatory. He took an anti-anxiety medication in the seven days previous to the assessment. Resident #1 was on Hospice Services. Review of Resident #1's Care Plan revealed: Initiated 5/8/24: Resident #1 had a terminal prognosis and/or was receiving hospice services with [provider]. The identified goal was Resident #1's dignity and autonomy would be maintained at the highest level through the review date. Identified interventions included: observe him closely for signs of pain, administer pain medications as ordered, and notify physician immediately if there is breakthrough pain. Review of Resident #1's Order Summary Report, dated 8/3/24 revealed orders: Tramadol give 50mg by mouth every 8 hours as needed for pain, dated 7/4/24. Review of medications delivered 7/25/24 by the hospice nurse were Tramadol 50mg Tablet, 60 tablets. In an interview on 8/3/24 at 1:10 p.m. the Administrator stated the drug diversion was an ongoing investigation. The Administrator said the facility filed a report with the local police department, but it had not been finalized and the facility was hoping it would be finalized 8/5/24 or 8/6/24. The Administrator stated the facility had not discovered a perpetrator in their facility through their investigation. The Administrator said the medication was delivered by a hospice nurse on 7/25/24 and the missing Tramadol card was discovered on 8/1/24. The Administrator stated at that time she called the police and began her investigation. The Administrator stated all staff with access to the medication room where the medication was allegedly left as well as access to the medication carts were drug tested. The Administrator stated she got a statement from the Hospice RN who delivered the medication and the nurse who discovered the medication was missing . In an interview on 8/3/24 at 2:45 p.m. the ADON stated she was not in the facility on 7/25/24 but LVN A discovered the missing medication, and she (LVN A) immediately called the ADON to report the missing medication. The ADON stated LVN A said she was cleaning out the medication cart and noticed a bundle of medication for Resident #1 in the bottom of the medication cart, including a card of Tramadol. The ADON said it was concerning because the Tramadol was not in locked drawer and there was no narcotic count sheet created for it. In an interview on 8/3/24 at 5:22 p.m. the ADON stated the DON was the last person to see them and there were other medications delivered at the same time. The ADON stated LVN A was cleaning the medication cart or something and found the pile of medications and the delivery slips. The ADON said LVN A texted her (the ADON) at 5 p.m. and she (the ADON) texted back that she was headed to the facility and immediately reported the missing medication to the Administrator. The ADON said she was supposed to get all delivery slips to ensure that medications did, in fact, get delivered. The ADON said the Tramadol was in the cart bottom drawer of the cart. The ADON said medications were delivered Thursday 7/25/24. The ADON explained the hospice company did not require a signature for the medications, but they did now. Observation on 8/3/24 at 6:55 p.m. revealed all 5 medication carts were locked with no loose medications found. Narcotic medication count was completed for each cart and no discrepancies were noted. All controlled medications in each cart had a corresponding count sheet in a binder located on the cart. In an interview on 8/4/24 at 1:44 p.m. the MDS Coordinator stated she did not know why anyone would put narcotics in the medication room instead of in the medication cart drawer. The MDS Coordinator said since the Hospice RN did not get a signature the facility did not even know if the medications were delivered 7/25/24 or 7/26/24. The MDS Coordinator stated, it sounds like things fell through on both sides. In an interview on 8/4/24 at 3:42 p.m. the ADON stated it was not the facility's usual pharmacy that delivered the medication, it was a Hospice nurse who delivered the medication, and the DON was acting as the charge nurse on the unit. The ADON said there was no Medication Aide working that day, so it was just the DON on the units on 7/25/24. The ADON said she did not know who else would take Resident #1's medication, but she did not know if the medication was actually delivered on 7/25/24. The ADON said it could be 4 - 7 days before someone got into the bottom drawer of the medication carts because they were used for overflow medication. The ADON said the Tramadol should have been put in the narcotic box with a count sheet. The ADON explained the tramadol, lisinopril, buspirone, potassium, and furosemide were in the bottom drawer with the delivery slips. The ADON said one problem with how this happened was it was nurses just don't throw medications in the medication room. The ADON said medications with hospice were supposed to be delivered to the nurse who was supposed to sign for it and put the receipt in her (the ADON's) box and if it was a narcotic the nurse was supposed to fill out a narcotic count sheet. The ADON said the Hospice nurse was just handing off the medications and not getting signatures . In an interview on 8/4/24 at 7:15 p.m. RN C said it depended on what time the hospice nurse showed up to deliver medication. RN C said normally the hospice nurse would look for a facility nurse to hand the medications off to. RN C said if there were narcotics, nurses were to create a count sheet and put the medication in the lock box in the cart immediately. RN C stated it depended on the hospice company if they (the facility nurses) signed a paper or electronic delivery confirmation when the facility nurses took possession of the medications. RN C said it was never appropriate to leave narcotics sitting on the counter in the medication room. RN C said any time narcotics were delivered to the facility when they were working, RN C held onto the narcotic or put it in the locked drawer on the medication cart or gave it to the nurse who took care of the resident so they could put it away . In an interview on 8/13/24 at 12:58 p.m. the Hospice RN stated he delivered the medications on a Thursday. The Hospice RN said he remembered he initially walked into the women's secured unit to talk with the nurse and drop of medications for another patient. The Hospice RN stated an aide told him the DON was the charge nurse for the day. The Hospice RN said he then left the women's unit came around the corner and saw the DON. The Hospice RN stated the DON was being followed by someone and she was busy and in a rush to do something. The Hospice RN said the DON did try to brush him off but the lady said to lock the medication in the medication room. The Hospice RN said he did not physically see the DON put the medications into the medication room. The Hospice RN admitted he did not have the DON sign anything for the medications but since then he had been getting the medications signed for. The Hospice RN said he did get a stack of medications for Resident #1 from the pharmacy. The Hospice RN confirmed he was sure it was the DON he gave the medications to. The Hospice RN said the building seemed chaotic that day. In an nterview on 8/13/24 at 1:28 p.m. the DON stated she worked so many hours that and she was so tired she did not remember what happened to the medications. The DON said she remembered the Hospice RN coming and she remembered telling him she could not take the medications and he needed to find another nurse. The DON said she did not remember who the nurse was. The DON said she did not remember if he asked her to sign for the medications. The DON said she had no idea who put the medications from the medication room to the medication cart. The DON said when the Administrator called her and asked her where else she (the DON) would have put the drugs the DON said nowhere because she (the DON) did not take them. The DON said the normal facility procedure for narcotics was to put the narcotics in the locked box, make a narcotic count sheet and put it in the box. The DON said facility policy was if you received the medications, you put them up. The DON said if this was another nurse, she would probably do some coaching or write the nurse up; she admitted she might terminate the nurse. The DON said there had not been any problems with narcotics missing since she became DON . Review of the Hospice RN's Statement, dated 8/2/24, revealed: On 7/25/24 at approximately 2 p.m. the Hospice RN arrived to the facility home with refills for two hospice patients that reside there. When he first arrived to the facility he entered the women's lock down unit looking for the nurse on the hall so he could deliver medication. A CNA stated that the Director was the nurse in charge and was currently on the other hall, as the Hospice RN exited the women's locked down unit and was turning the [NAME] to find the nurse on the other hall he saw the Director with some other lady coming out of the men's lock down unit. The Hospice RN attempted to approach to give the medication refills that were needed. The two women acknowledge the Hospice RN and the Director stated she wasn't able to take medication at that time, she was being followed by what the Hospice RN assumed was another staff member. This other staff member suggested locking the medication up, in what the Hospice RN later found out to be the medication room. The lady and the Director proceeded to moved the medication into the medication room this is when the Hospice RN thanked the staff for taking the medication and proceeded to exit the facility. Review of LVN A's statement dated 8/1/24 at 5:00 p.m. revealed: while looking through the cart, LVN A noticed a bundle of medications for Resident #1. While looking at them LVN A saw a card for Tramadol. LVN A then looked at the pharmacy receipt and delivery date of 7/25/24. A card of Alprazolam was on the pharmacy receipt ticket, but the actual medication card for Alprazolam 0.25mg 45 count was missing. LVN A immediately called the ADON to report the issue. LVN A made copies of all pharmacy receipts for that order and looked through the entire medication cart for the missing Alprazolam card and was unable to locate the card. Review of the DON's statement, undated, revealed: the DON did not remember anyone giving her any narcotics. The DON vaguely remember someone wanting to give her (the DON) medications and she was working the floor and asked them to give them to the nurse. The DON was working multiple shifts, doubles, due to staffing shortages. Review of the Hospice Agreement with the hospice provider, signed 2021, revealed the contract did not outline the process for hospice delivering medications to the facility. Review of the in-service dated 8/2/24 revealed: As soon as a narcotic is delivered you must write a narcotic sheet (per card) and put it narcotic box, failure to do so can/will result in write up and/or termination. Review of the in-service, undated, revealed: When receiving narcotics/anti-anxiety/ antibiotics you must immediately add count sheet for medications and place medication s in locked medication cart. Review of the facility's policy and procedure on Ordering Medications, dated 2003, revealed: Medications and related products are received from the pharmacy supplier on a timely basis. The facility maintains accurate records of medication order and receipt. The nurse that receives a new medication order, should be responsible for the following: Order received is accurate and includes all necessary information. Order must be transcribed accurately to the MAR Sheet unless electronic MARs are used by the facility. MAR contains proper times scheduled. Review of the facility's policy and procedure on Ordering Controlled Medications, dated 2003, revealed: Medications included in the Drug Enforcement Administration classification as controlled substances and medications classified as controlled substances by state law, are subject to special order, receipt, and record keeping requirements in the facility, in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. Procedure: The Director of Nursing and the consultant pharmacist maintain the facility's compliance with federal and state laws and regulations in the handling of controlled medications. Only authorized licensed nursing and pharmacy personnel have access to controlled medications. Medications listed in Schedules II. III, IV and V are stored under double lock in a locked cabinet or safe designated for that purpose, separate from all other medications. Alternatively, in a unit dose system, Schedule III, IV and V medications may be kept with other medications in the cart however this is at the discretion of the consultant pharmacist and Director of Nursing, due to the possibility of abuse for any of the controlled drug categories. The access key to controlled medications is not the same key giving access to other medications. The medication nurse on duty maintains possession of a key to controlled medications. The Director of Nursing keeps back-up keys to all medication storage areas, including those for controlled medications. Review of the facility's policy and procedure on Storage of Controlled Substance, dated 2003, revealed: Drugs listed in Schedule II, III, and IV or the Federal Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 shall not be accessible to other than licensed nursing, pharmacy and medical personnel designated by the home. The Director of Nurses is designated by the facility to be responsible for the control of such drugs. Controlled substances ordered by the physician shall be sent in easily accountable quantities. No medication, which requires a written prescription such as those in Schedule II, shall be delivered until the prescription is in the hands of the pharmacist. All Schedule II, III, and IV controlled substances are to be stored under double lock, separate from all other medications. Drugs shall be stored in an orderly manner in cabinets, drawers, or carts of sufficient size to prevent crowding. All medications and other drugs, including treatment items, shall be stored in a locked cabinet or room, inaccessible to patients and visitors. Drugs shall be accessible only to authorized personnel. Only the authorized personnel will have access to the keys to the medication room and medication carts. The controlled drugs as listed in the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control act of 1970 as well as other drugs subject to abuse will be kept locked in a separate, permanently affixed compartment for the storage of controlled drugs. The facility may at its discretion keep all controlled drugs together stored in the permanently affixed compartment separated from noncontrolled drugs since nurse may not know the different Schedule categories. Review of Drugs.com on 8/15/24 revealed Tramadol was a federal controlled substance scheduled IV.
Jun 2024 1 deficiency
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

QAPI Program (Tag F0867)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to implement the facility's Quality Assessment and Performance I...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to implement the facility's Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement plan and program, in which data was to be gathered and analyzed, and plans of action were to be developed, implemented, and evaluated to address adverse events related to potential deficient practice for 4 of 10 residents (Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3, Resident #4) reviewed for quality assurance and performance improvement 1. The facility did not identify a pattern of Resident # 1's behaviors directed toward Resident #2 three times in six (6) months. 2. The facility did not complete incident/accident reports for Resident #3's physical behaviors. 3. The facility did not complete incident/accident reports for Resident #4's physical behaviors. These failures could place residents at risk for physical and psychosocial harm and at risk for not receiving appropriate care and services. Findings include: Review of Resident #1's admission Record, dated 6/20/24, identified she was an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including neurocognitive disorder with Lewy Bodies (a type of dementia with hallucinations), bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder with hallucinations, and anxiety. She was on the facility's women's secured unit. Review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 5/14/24, revealed: She had a mental status score of 3 of 15 (indicating severe cognitive impairment). Her depression screening score was 15 of 27 with sometimes feeling lonely or isolated (indicating probable depression). Wandered daily. She was independently ambulatory. She reported experiencing no pain. She was on an antidepressant. Review of Resident #1's Care Plan revealed: Revised 5/27/21: Resident #1 had impaired cognitive function/dementia related to Lewy body dementia. The identified goal was Resident #1 would develop skills to cope with cognitive decline and maintain safety by the review date. Identified interventions included: administer medications as ordered, Revised 5/13/23: Resident #1 demonstrated physical behaviors (hitting other residents, bending resident's hands and fingers, and pulling their hair) dementia, poor impulse control. The identified goal was Resident #1 will not harm self or others through the review date. Identified interventions included: analyze of key times, places, circumstances, triggers, and what de-escalates behaviors and document; if she has physical behaviors toward another resident, immediately intervene to protect the residents involved and call for assistance, if intervening would be unsafe, call out for staff assistance immediately; Monitor/ document / report to doctor or danger to self and others; notify the charge nurse of any physically abusive behaviors; behavioral health hospital to evaluate for services if doctor orders social worker will send referral, notify responsible party for approval; intervene before agitation escalates; guide away from source of distress, engage calmly in conversation, if response is aggressive staff to walk calmly away and approach later. Revised on 2/28/24: Resident #1 had mood problem related to Disease Process and took Divalproex Sodium for mood disorder due to known physiological condition with major depressive-like episode and psychotic disorder with hallucinations due to known psychological condition. The identified goal was Resident #1 would have improved mood state, less signs and symptoms of depressions through the review date. Identified goals included Administer medications as ordered, monitor for side effects and effectiveness (sertraline); behavioral consults as needed (psycho-geriatric team, psychiatrist etc.) monitor/record mood to determine if problems seem to be related to external causes i.e. medications, treatments, concern over diagnosis. Review of Resident #1's Order Summary Report, dated 6/20/24, revealed: Orders dated 12/20/23 for the mood stabilizer Divalproex Sprinkles 125 mg 2 capsules, three times a day for Bipolar disorder. Orders dated 6/2/22 for the antidepressant Sertraline 50 mg once a day for depression. Review of Resident #1's electronic notes revealed: Behavior Note 12/20/23 at 11:42 a.m.: Resident pulled on another resident's hair while walking by the resident. Resident is being monitored at this time. Nursing Progress Note 12/20/23 at 2:43 p.m.: Nurse Practitioner with psychiatric service at resident's bedside. Nurse Practitioner gave order to increase the Divalproex Sprinkles to 125 mg 2 capsules by mouth three times a day. Will continue to monitor. Behavior Note 5/2/24 at 6:25 p.m.: Resident walking down the hallway, attempting to shove other residents and to hit them. Resident is compliant to redirections for a brief moment then goes back to hit other residents. DON notified of behavior. Behavior Note 5/11/24 at 8:27 p.m.: Resident was seen walking into the TV room in the unit and grabbed another resident's left index finger and forcefully bent in the other way. The other resident screamed in pain and both residents were immediately separated. Resident's responsible party was notified of incident. DON, ADON, notified. Activity Notes 6/19/24 at 1:35 p.m.: CNA told nurse that resident pulled out a chunk of another resident's hair. Resident assessed, no injuries noted, resident separated from other resident. ADON notified, family notified, resident was placed on 1:1 monitoring immediately. Activity Note on 6/19/24 at 2:21 p.m.: Social Worker follow up with resident. Resident was able to recall incident. Education provided on respecting others. Resident understood, continued with good eye contact. Resident does have a history of altercations. At this time, doctor wants a referral to behavioral hospital. Social Worker spoke with resident's responsible party. Responsible party in agreement and would like to try behavioral hospital. Referral has been sent. Observation on 6/20/24 at 12:13 p.m. revealed an off-site psychiatric hospital coming to pick up Resident #1. Review of Resident #2's admission Record, dated 6/20/24, revealed she was a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease (a type of dementia). She was on the facility's women's secured unit. Review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 5/31/24, revealed: She had a mental status exam score of 4 of 15 (indicating severe cognitive impairment) She exhibited no signs or symptoms of depressions. She exhibited no behaviors. She used a wheelchair. She reported experiencing no pain. No psychotropic medications were identified. Review of Resident #2's Care Plan revealed: Updated 6/19/24 Resident had a history of trauma that could have a negative impact. The trauma was related to getting hair pulled. The identified goal was to maintain resident's safety and integrity during post trauma episode, using appropriate interventions. Identified interventions included: identify situations/ event/ images that trigger recollections of the traumatic event and limit the resident's exposure to these as much as possible. These triggers could include seeing the other resident that pulled her hair. Social worker spoke with the resident who stated it did not affect her to see the other resident. Monitor for escalating anxiety, depression, or suicidal thought and report immediately to the nurse, the physician, and to the mental health provider as applicable. Review of the Electronic Notes revealed: Nursing Progress Note dated 12/20/24 at 11:40 a.m.: Resident's hair was pulled on by another resident. Resident complained of pain. Acetaminophen with codeine administered, Resident's responsible party notified. Nursing Progress Note dated 5/11/24 at 8:11 p.m.: Resident had a witnessed incident with another resident where the other resident grabbed this resident's left index finger and bent it upwards, and the resident screamed in pain. Resident stated that her finger was hurting. Upon assessment, resident's left finger was red. Resident does not want staff to touch the finger saying it will hurt. Stat (immediate) x-ray to left hand ordered. Resident responsible party contacted and informed of incident. Nursing Progress Note dated 5/12/24 at 10:37 a.m.: No complaint of pain in hand/finger. X-ray back and is negative for fracture at that time. Resident unable to recall incident from yesterday when she is asked about it. Activity Note dated 6/19/24 at 1:08 p.m.: CNA notified nurse that some of resident's hair was pulled off by another residents. Assessment completed, no injuries noted at this time. Resident verbalized pain 7 of 10. Two Acetaminophen tablets given. Family notified, physician notified, ADON and administrator notified. Activity Note dated 6/19/25 at 2:16 p.m.: Social Worker followed up with resident. Resident was able to recall incident. Resident stated it did not affect her psychologically; denied depression or anxiety. Resident asked if she continued to feel safe in the unit and she stated yes. Resident asked if she was afraid of other resident or concerns. Resident stated no. Resident declined counseling services. Trauma informed form completed, care plan updated. Social worker will continue to monitor resident's mood and behaviors and assist with non-medical interventions. Observation on 6/20/24 at 11:24 a.m. revealed Resident #2 outside of her room visiting with another Spanish-speaking resident. Interview on 6/19/24 at 2:17 p.m., the Administrator stated that Resident #1 and Resident #2 had an altercation on 6/19/24 and they were reporting it to the state agency. Interview on 6/20/24 at 3:56 p.m. the ADON stated she remembered one previous incident between Resident #1 and Resident #2. She said the facility addressed it by putting Resident #1 and Resident #2 at opposite ends of the hall. The ADON pulled up Resident #1's incident/accident reports and said on 11/26/23 Resident #1 hit Resident #2. The ADON said all I'm seeing is her! (Resident #1's altercations all involved Resident #2) The ADON stated, on 12/20/23, there was an altercation between Resident #1 and #2 where #1 was the aggressor and they changed Resident #1's medications. The ADON read Resident #1's 5/2/24 Behavior Note, and said she thought there was no incident/accident report because there was no physical contact made and the DON was notified. The ADON said she knew there was no Incident/Accident report on Resident #1's and Resident #2's 5/11/24 altercation, but Resident #1's sertraline was increased. The ADON stated she was unaware that was Resident #2. The ADON said on 6/19/24 Resident #2 was sitting in her doorway watching everyone go by and Resident #1 was walking by and just snatched her by her hair as Resident #1 was pacing the hallway. The ADON said she personally called the psychiatrist and got the order for 1:1 monitoring and a referral. The ADON said she did not understand why Resident #1 was always attacking Resident #2 because Resident #2 was not a problem resident. The ADON said there was no way to effectively track and trend behaviors if the staff were not doing incident/accident reports on them. She said they did not know to do a short-term care plan on the resident so those were not getting done, and they did not identify the pattern that Resident #1 was always targeting Resident #2. Interview on 6/20/24 at 6:12 p.m., the Administrator said she did not remember if there was a history between Resident #1 and Resident #2 or not when she did the report to the state agency. She said she just knew of what was on Resident #1's care plan. The Administrator said Resident #2 thought Resident #1 was her sister-in-law but that would not explain why Resident #1 was always hurting Resident #2. RESIDENT #3 Review of Resident #3's admission Record, dated 6/19/24, revealed he was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Dementia, psychotic disorder with delusions due to known physiological condition, anxiety, and mood disorder with depressive features. He was on the men's secured unit. Review of Resident #3's Annual MDS Assessment, dated 4/4/24, revealed: He scored a 9 of 15 on his mental status exam (indicating moderate cognitive impairment). He had 10 of 27 self-reported indicators for depression (indicating possible depression). No behaviors were indicated in the seven days prior to the assessment. He walked independently. He reported no pain. He was on no psychotropic medications. Review of Resident #3's Care Plan revealed: Revised 3/11/24: Resident #3 had the potential to demonstrate physical behaviors related to dementia, poor impulse control, attempts to hit others, flips residents off. Resident took Divalproex Sodium for psychotic disorder. The identified goal was: Resident #3 will demonstrate effective coping skills through the review date. Identified interventions included: analyze key times, places, circumstances, triggers and what de-escalates behavior and document; assess and address for contributing sensory deficits; if he has physical behaviors toward another resident, immediately intervene to protect the residents involved and call for assistance. Initiated 6/16/23: Resident #3 had a history of making false accusations. The identified goal was: Resident #3: reductions of absence of false accusations. Identified interventions included: Document any behaviors, separate residents if altercations ensue and notify Administrator/DON immediately; notify Administrator/DON/doctor/ and responsible party of any accusations made by resident. Review of Resident #3's Order Summary, dated 6/19/24 documented orders: Dated 4/13/23 for the mood stabilizer for Divalproex Sodium Sprinkles 250 mg three times a day. Review of the electronic record revealed: Behavior Note, dated 3/8/24 at 7:55 p.m.: Resident attempting to pick a fight with another resident, walking by and giving the resident a middle finger and calling him a motherfucker, telling him he would punch him. Resident went into other resident's room and other resident held him in bear hug. No injuries at this time. Called resident's responsible party, she spoke to resident about behavior, resident went back to his room. Behavior Note, dated 4/19/24 at 8:02 p.m. documented: CNA reports the resident instigates an argument and attempts to hit that resident, resident assessed, skin assessment complete, no injuries notes, resident denies pain or discomfort, education on safety complete. No incident/accident reports were completed for the corresponding dates. Interview on 6/21/24 at 12:30 p.m. the Administrator and Regional Director reviewed electronic notes with surveyor. They read the 3/8/24 behavior note. The Regional Director stated the 3/8/24 behavior note was physical contact, and an incident/accident report should have been completed. The Regional Director stated the 4/19/24 Behavior note would only trigger an incident/accident report if there was a pattern of behavior or history. When asked how the Regional Director would know if there was at pattern of behavior or history if there was no tracking know he said that was why the facility needed consistent staff. RESIDENT #4 Review of Resident #4's admission Record, dated 6/21/24, revealed he was an [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease (a type of dementia); depression, pain, psychotic disorder with delusions with known phsysiological condition, anxiety, and personality change due to known physiological condition. He lived on the men's secured unit. Review Resident #4's Annual MDS Assessment, dated 5/1/24 revealed: He scored an 8 of 15 on his mental status exam (indicating moderate cognitive impairment). He had 11 of 27 self-reported indicators of depression (indicating a possible diagnosis of depression). He displayed verbal behaviors director towards others 1 -3 days in 7 prior to the assessment. He was independently ambulatory. He occasionally experienced pain and rated it as an 8 of 10 when he did experience it. He was on an antidepressant. Review of Resident #4's Care Plan revealed: Revised 5/1/24: Resident #4 Has potential to demonstrate physical behaviors Anger, dementia, attempts to hit staff and throw snacks when requesting a cigarette before smoke break, potential to yell/curse at other residets. The identified goal was: Resident #5 will not harm self or others through the review date. Identified approaches included: analyze key times, places, circumstances, triggers, and what de-escalates behavior and document; notify the charge nurse of any physcially abusive behaviors; psychiatric consult as needed. Review of Resident #4's Order Summary, dated 6/21/24, revealed: Order dated 5/22/23 for mood stabelizer Divalproex Sodium 250mg twice a day. Order dated 5/9/22 for the antidepressant Venlafaxine. Review of Resident #4's electronic notes revealed: Behavior note dated 2/12/24 at 10:08 a.m.: Resident putting his hands on other residents and causing the resident at risk for falling and being angry, which can lead into an altercation. Education has been given to the resident and family. ADON aware of the behavior. Behavior note dated 4/15/24 at 7:16 p.m.:Resident noted by this nurse going behind wheelchairs of other residents and shaking chairs making other residents upset. This nurse advised resident not to do so as others don't like it. Residents states he was just playing and I advised him to not play like that. Resident did it again after speaking with him about not doing it. Will continue to do it. No incident/accident reports were completed corresponding to the above dates. Interview on 6/20/24 at 10:20 a.m. the Administrator and ADON stated the facility tracked behavior by discussing it in the morning meeting. They stated nurses would document behaviors and it would show up on the 24-hour report and it would be discussed in the morning meeting and a plan of action would be determined. They stated if a pattern of behavior was identified, they would try to do in-services with the staff. They said the social worker would do safety interviews with staff and residents if there was any kind of behavior if the nurses had to intervene. The ADON said there was monitoring done for psychiatric medication and the nurses were good about filling out behavior notes on the secured units, but the independent unit needed reminding. The Administrator stated the facility was always getting new staff or the nurses would seem to forget. The ADON stated under a previous corporation, there was a behavior tracking book but there was nothing under the current corporation that would trend behaviors. The Administrator stated the corporation had hired a behavior consultant and all the department heads were supposed to become certified in addressing behaviors but at that time, all they had was the computer training program the corporation use. Interview on 6/20/24 at 6:12 p.m. the Administrator said the facility had QA meetings quarterly and behaviors were discussed. The Administrator said the facility discussed how many behaviors were going on in the building and how many residents were on medications. The Administrator said she thought they got that information from the incident/accident reports. The Administrator said she thought the Regional Compliance Nurse was supposed to check that the DON was ensuring those were completed but at the moment the corporation did not have one for the region. The Administrator said behaviors were also discussed in morning meetings and in care plan meetings. The Administrator stated the DON was out of the facility for a regional meeting and she had texted her for an answer on how the DON ensured Incident/accident reports were completed on behaviors. In an interview on 6/21/24 at 12:30 p.m. with the Administrator and Regional Director, the Regional Director stated the 4/15/24 incident of Resident #4 shaking wheelchairs would need an incident/accident report. The Administrator stated an incident/accident report was not completed for 2/12/24 when Resident #4 put his hands on other residents, while the Regional Director stated it was vague. Interview on 6/21/24 at 12:26 p.m. the Administrator stated the DON answered her text she said she was able to check through incident reports, progress notes, and behavior notes, that she (the DON) in-services and the nurses knew it (incident/accident reports) needed to be done and some incident/accident reports were still active and had not been closed out yet. The ADON added an incident note would trigger a behavior or fall note but a behavior or fall note would not trigger doing an incident/accident note. At 12:30 p.m. the Regional Corporate Director joined the conversation and stated the expectation was that the nurses completed an incident/accident report in the risk management section about what happened so it could be discussed in the morning meeting and the appropriate monitoring could be completed. The Regional Director stated the outcome to the resident if not done was the possibility of not having interventions and it was the DON's responsibility to see that it was completed. The Regional Director stated he attended QA meeting in person when he could and via the web when he could not because he was part of the governing body. The Regional Director said there was a section in the QA meetings that did address behaviors and incident/accident reports and there was a chart that would determine if there was trending done monthly. Review of the facility's in-services to nurses documented: 1/9/24 Email from ADON the Risk Management choice will be the same for most of you. Some of you have 4 choice for Behavior - after the update you will have 1 if you need to enter an event for a resident recipient of another resident's behavior, use other event for the recipient. 2/16/24: Monthly Nursing In-service, 10 nurses attended: Complete Event Note at time of Event. 2/20/24: Monthly Nursing In-service, 9 nurses attended: Complete Events at time of Event. Review of the facility's policy and procedure on Completion on Event Report, undated, revealed: The facility will complete an event report on variances that occur within the facility. Variances include behaviors that affects others. The Administrator and/or DON will be responsible for ensuring completion of documentation and notification of the physician and the family member as well as notification as notification to the home officiation and to Texas HHS as applicable. Review of the facility's policy and procedure on Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program, undated, revealed: The QAPI program, detailed below will be used at the facility level, regional level and the corporate level ensure that all 5 elements of QAPI are met. The main purpose for the facility QAPI plan is to ensure all opportunities for improvement are identified and corrected using various methods to include action plans, root cause, PDSA methodology, and various benchmarks as goals. This process will bee done through a team approach involving all staff members, residents' representatives. The primary goal is to identify, correct and prevent reoccurrence of identified problems that arise within the facility. This plan will assist the facility to ensure that care and services delivered meet accepted standards of quality, identify problems and opportunities for improvement and ensure progress toward correction or improvement is achieved and sustained. Feedback, Data Systems and Monitoring The QAPI committee draws data from various sources to include the software program, standards of care meeting and performance improvement plan committees. Data is also drawn from facility systems that are tracked and trended per facility thresholds/benchmarks. All adverse events are investigated each time they occur, using action plan process and root cause analysis methods. The facility will identify and prioritize quality deficiencies and utilize all opportunities to identify areas with the potential for improving resident outcomes to include but not limited to: Standards of Care Meeting Daily QA meetings (Morning QA stand up meeting) Reportable incidents The facility will use the QA action plan as a method of documenting identification of concerns identified from the review of data at all weekly meetings (standards of care, Champion rounds etc.) and any other other time that an issue should present a potential negative outcome. Root cause will be used in determining why a situation occurred. Performance Improvement project areas will be developed through the action plan process, after gathering all information in a systematic manner to clarify issues and problems from the above areas. The action plan will be use to intervene in improving identified areas of concern. Systematic Analysis and Systematic Actions: Root cause analysis will be used to determine when in depth analysis is needed to fully understand a problem/event, it's causes, and implications of a change. The committee will review all involved systems to prevent future events and promote sustained improvement. The facility will focus on continued training, learning, and continuous improvement. All information submitted by the committee will be monitored and evaluated through the action plan approach as related to quality of resident care, safety and high-quality facility wide. The action plan and monitoring will be a means to identify how problems may be caused or exacerbated by the way care is organized or delivered. A means whereby all negative outcomes relative to resident care and services are identified and resolved using root cause analysis with an interdisciplinary approach.
Dec 2023 5 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0761 (Tag F0761)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store all drugs and biologicals in locked compartments under proper temperature controls and permit only authorized personnel...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store all drugs and biologicals in locked compartments under proper temperature controls and permit only authorized personnel to have access to medications for 1 of 4 medication carts reviewed for label and storage of drugs and biologicals. The facility failed to ensure medication cart #1 was locked when unattended on 12/13/2023. This failure could place residents at risk of having access to unauthorized medications and/or lead to possible harm or drug diversions. Findings included: During an observation and interview on 12/13/2023 at 11:10 AM, Medication cart #1 was left unattended and unlocked by RN E. RN E was observed wheeling a resident in his wheelchair and passed the unlocked cart. RN E saw surveyor standing in the hall and turned the wheelchair around and walked by the medication cart and pushed the lock button. RN E stated it was her cart and she left it unlocked. RN E stated that the medication cart should have been locked because there are residents, visitors and staff who should not have access to medications in the cart. Upon observation of the cart, the top drawer contains glucometers, and lancets. The second drawer has over the counter medications including acetaminophen and ibuprofen, bottles of cough syrup, and liquid antacid medication and medication cards. The third drawer has medication cards and sanitizing wipes. During an interview on 12/13/23 at 3:00 PM,the DON stated that her expectation was that all medication carts were locked when unattended. During an interview on 12/13/23 at 3:52 PM, the Administrator stated that her expectation was that all nursing staff would ensure that medication carts were locked when staff was not present. Review of the facility's policy, titled Medication Carts, dated 2003, reflected (in part): 1. The medication carts shall be maintained by the facility. 2. The carts are to be locked when not in use or under the direct supervision of the designated nurse. 3. Carts not in use are to be stored in a designated area not blocking egress in the building. 4. Carts must be secured. 5. Carts should be clean.
CONCERN (E)

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 record review and interviews the facility failed to review and revise the comprehensive care plan after assessment of 1...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to review and revise the comprehensive care plan after assessment of 1 of 5 residents (Resident #70) reviewed for care plan revision. The facility failed to include a care plan for Resident #70's crawling behavior. This failure could place the residents at risk of injury. Findings include: Record Review of Resident #70's face sheet dated 12/13/2023 revealed Resident #70 is a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted on [DATE] with the following diagnoses: Seizures, developmental disorder of speech and language, paranoid schizophrenia, constipation, protein-calorie malnutrition, seasonal allergic rhinitis, excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle. Record review of Resident #70's MDS dated [DATE] reveals resident to have memory problems and is severely impaired with Cognitive Skills for Daily Decision Making. Unable to obtain a BIMS score due to Resident #70's cognitive status. Record review of Resident #70's most recent comprehensive care plan dated 12/11/2023 revealed no revisions or interventions for her crawling behavior. Record review of Resident #70's physician orders dated 12/13/2023 revealed the resident to be in low bed with a floor mat at bedside due to poor safety awareness three times a day related to abnormalities of gate and mobility, and schizophrenia. Record review of Resident #70's progress notes revealed nine notes that document Resident #70's crawling behavior starting on 11/26/2022 through 12/07/2023. Record review of Resident #70s progress notes revealed no notes detailing the resident crawling on 12/03/2023. A note dated 12/05/2023 at 11:25 am stated Resident noted to have abrasions to Bil (bilateral-both) knees. Areas are scabbed over with no s/s (signs or symptoms) of infection. Resident was noted to be crawling on her knees in her room [ROOM NUMBER] nights ago. No s/s of pain/discomfort. Note dated 12/07/2023 at 05:12 am stated old scrapes to both knees reopened, was bleeding, due to resident woke up and started crawling on the floor. Area cleaned with normal saline, pat dry, dressing applied. Record review of 24-hour report from 12/2/23-12/5/23 revealed a written note attempting to call responsible party two times. Interview with Resident #70's responsible party on 12/12/23 at 11:03 AM revealed Resident #70 has had the crawling behavior at home prior to admission to the facility. The responsible party noted bandages to both of resident's knees. Responsible party states she does not recall if the facility was made aware of behavior on admission. Responsible party states the resident has not had any other injuries or incidents that she can recall. Responsible party states the facility does have Resident #70 in a helmet when she is out of bed to prevent injury. Interview on 12/12/23 at 12:42 p.m. the DON, ADON, and Corporate Compliance Nurse reveals the facility was aware of Resident #70's crawling behavior but were unaware of incident on 12/03/2023 or injuries. ADON states the resident has exhibited the crawling behavior many times in the past but has never injured herself prior. ADON states the resident has a mat next to her bed, but no other interventions have been in place to prevent injury. Observation on 12/13/23 at 08:10 AM with the Administrator and corporate nurse revealed video surveillance of resident crawling, scooting on her knees, and walking in the hallway on 12/03/23 on nightshift at approximately 11:02 pm in a t-shirt and a brief. Resident #70 crawled on her hands and knees for approximately 10 feet. Resident #70 then used handrails to stand and walked down the hallway. Resident #70 then returned to her knees when staff attempted to help resident back to her room, Resident #70 began crawling again. Resident #70 would not allow staff to help her to her feet and became aggressive. Resident #70 crawled back to her room at 11:11 pm. At 11:18 pm, the resident was seen crawling out of room and then stood up and ran down the hallway. Staff were in resident's room from 11:29-11:45. Staff were seen checking on resident periodically and staff stood by her room when not doing rounds on other residents. On 12/07/23, Resident #70 is seen at 4:29 am to be crawling out of her room when staff were in other rooms. When staff noticed Resident #70 in hallway, Resident #70 was taken back to her room at 4:30 am. At 4:48 am, a nurse aide checks on Resident #70 then was seen talking to a nurse. The nurse was seen carrying wound supplies into Resident #70s room.
CONCERN (E)

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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to provide assistive devices to prevent injuries of 1 of 5 residents (...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to provide assistive devices to prevent injuries of 1 of 5 residents (Resident #70) reviewed for Quality of Care. The facility failed to ensure Resident #70 receives adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents relating to her crawling behavior. This failure could place the residents at risk of injury. Findings include: Record Review of Resident #70's face sheet dated 12/13/2023 revealed Resident #70 is a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted on [DATE] with the following diagnoses: Seizures, developmental disorder of speech and language, paranoid schizophrenia, constipation, protein-calorie malnutrition, seasonal allergic rhinitis, excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle. Record review of Resident #70's MDS dated [DATE] reveals resident to have memory problems and is severely impaired with Cognitive Skills for Daily Decision Making. Unable to obtain a BIMS score due to Resident #70's cognitive status. Record review of Resident #70's most recent comprehensive care plan dated 12/11/2023 revealed no revisions or interventions for her crawling behavior. Record review of Resident #70's physician orders dated 12/13/2023 revealed the resident to be in low bed with a floor mat at bedside due to poor safety awareness three times a day related to abnormalities of gate and mobility, and schizophrenia. Record review of Resident #70's progress notes revealed nine notes that document Resident #70's crawling behavior starting on 11/26/2022 through 12/07/2023. Record review of Resident #70s progress notes revealed no notes detailing the resident crawling on 12/03/2023. A note dated 12/05/2023 at 11:25 am stated Resident noted to have abrasions to Bil (bilateral-both) knees. Areas are scabbed over with no s/s (signs or symptoms) of infection. Resident was noted to be crawling on her knees in her room [ROOM NUMBER] nights ago. No s/s of pain/discomfort. Note dated 12/07/2023 at 05:12 am stated old scrapes to both knees reopened, was bleeding, due to resident woke up and started crawling on the floor. Area cleaned with normal saline, pat dry, dressing applied. Record review of 24-hour report from 12/2/23-12/5/23 revealed a written note attempting to call responsible party two times. Interview with Resident #70's responsible party on 12/12/23 at 11:03 AM revealed Resident #70 has had the crawling behavior at home prior to admission to the facility. The responsible party noted bandages to both of resident's knees. Responsible party states she does not recall if the facility was made aware of behavior on admission. Responsible party states the resident has not had any other injuries or incidents that she can recall. Responsible party states the facility does have Resident #70 in a helmet when she is out of bed to prevent injury. Interview on 12/12/23 at 12:42 p.m. the DON, ADON, and Corporate Compliance Nurse reveals the facility was aware of Resident #70's crawling behavior but were unaware of incident on 12/03/2023 or injuries. ADON states the resident has exhibited the crawling behavior many times in the past but has never injured herself prior. ADON states the resident has a mat next to her bed but no other interventions have been in place to prevent injury. Observation on 12/13/23 at 08:10 AM with the Administrator and corporate nurse revealed video surveillance of resident crawling, scooting on her knees, and walking in the hallway on 12/03/23 on nightshift at approximately 11:02 pm in a t-shirt and a brief. Resident #70 crawled on her hands and knees for approximately 10 feet. Resident #70 then used handrails to stand and walked down the hallway. Resident #70 then returned to her knees when staff attempted to help resident back to her room, Resident #70 began crawling again. Resident #70 would not allow staff to help her to her feet and became aggressive. Resident #70 crawled back to her room at 11:11 pm. At 11:18 pm, the resident was seen crawling out of room and then stood up and ran down the hallway. Staff were in resident's room from 11:29-11:45. Staff were seen checking on resident periodically and staff stood by her room when not doing rounds on other residents. On 12/07/23, Resident #70 is seen at 4:29 am to be crawling out of her room when staff were in other rooms. When staff noticed Resident #70 in hallway, Resident #70 was taken back to her room at 4:30 am. At 4:48 am, a nurse aide checks on Resident #70 then was seen talking to a nurse. The nurse was seen carrying wound supplies into Resident #70s room. Interview with LVN E on 12/12/23 at 04:52 PM who was the nurse on the night shift of 12/03/23 and 12/07/23, states about a week ago Resident #70 was crawling around the hallway and to the nurse's station and refused to allow staff to help her up, LVN E states the resident was acting combative. LVN E stated there were small scrapes to both knees, but she isn't sure if she had contacted the family that night. LVN E stated she had bandaged her knees 'a few days ago' and the wound was bleeding at that time. LVN E states did not contact the family regarding placing bandages on the resident since this was an old wound that had opened from Resident #70 crawling after wound had scabbed.
CONCERN (F)

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

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the facility's...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the facility's only kitchen reviewed for kitchen sanitation, in that: The facility failed to ensure [NAME] A prevented cross contamination while preparing food. The facility failed to throw out food within seven (7) days. The facility did not thaw food within a container causing drips on the floor The facility stored food on the floor of the walk-in refrigerator. The facility failed to ensure Dietary Aides B, C, and D had effective hair restraints. The facility failed to ensure pans and dishes were stored face up and uncovered leaving them exposed to contamination from air born contamination. These deficient practices could place residents who receive meals prepared from the kitchen at risk for food borne illness and cross contamination. The findings included: Observations on 12/11/23 between at 9:40 AM and 9:55 AM of the facility's only kitchen revealed: The facility's walk-in refrigerator revealed: Pudding in a small metal pan dated 12/3/23; Garbanzo beans in a large plastic container dated 11/28/23; Black olives in a large, plastic container dated 11/28/23; Pasteurized eggs in a box stored on the floor; A six-pack of tea stored under the shelf on the floor; A 12-pack of water stored under the shelf on the floor. A tube of ground beef thawing on the bottom shelf of the with no pan, under it was a triangular puddle of blood on the floor. The DM was shown the food on the floor and sighed. She was shown the meat thawing without the pan and the puddle of blood and said ew. Interview and observation on 12/11/23 at 9:45 a.m. revealed DA B washed dishes in the dirty dish area. He had a ½ inch beard and a hairnet on leaving most of his beard. Observation of the clean dish area revealed the divided plates and pots were face up. Observation of the corn dogs in the upright freezer were open to air and had ice crystals on them. The Dietary Manager tied the bag closed them. Observation of the lunch meal preparation on 12/19/23 between 10:40 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. revealed: Cook A changed gloves 9 times. Each time she took off her gloves, she touched the trash can lid (contaminating her hands) and did not wash her hands or use alcohol gel prior to donning new gloves. The pots were still face up. Observation on 12/12/23 between 3:12 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. of the dinner meal preparation revealed: DA C did not wear an effective hair restraint, half of her hair was uncovered. Cook A wandered around the kitchen holding a bag of potatoes for a few minutes. When she donned gloves, [NAME] A failed to wash her hands or use alcohol gel and began to peel potatoes. The pots and divided plates were still face up. Interview on 12/13/23 at 1:31 PM, the DM stated she was the DM for 1 year. She said the previous night's meal preparation could have gone better. The DM stated leftovers were kept for 7 days. The DM said the olives and garbanzo beans were not cooked so they could have been held for 30 days. The DM said meat should be thawed in a pan on the bottom shelf. The DM stated the divided plates should have been face down. The DM said pots should be face down under the prep table. The DM said hair nets half on were not effective and she was trying to find a more effective brand because the current brand slipped a lot. The DM said the water and tea on the floor were for personal use , but she had no explanation for the eggs on the floor. Interview on 12/13/23 at 2:15 PM, [NAME] A stated every time she touched the garbage lid, she contaminated she hands. She said she did not wash or gel her hands after touching the lid prior to donning gloves . Interview on 12/13/23 at 2:48 PM, the Administrator and Regional Compliance Officer were informed of the food outdated in the refrigerator, the beef not being thawed in a pan, food being stored on the floor, the lack of hand hygiene and possible cross contamination, and the ineffective hair nets. They said they would look to see if they could find anything that could verify the food, once opened could be kept for 30 days if not cooked. Review of the facility's weekly cleaning scheduled revealed the refrigerator was cleaned on 12/10/23. Review of the facility's Dietary Services Policy & Procedure Manual dated 2012 on Equipment Sanitation revealed: We will provide clean and sanitized equipment for food preparation. The facility will clean all food service equipment in a sanitary manner. Meats, Poultry, Fish: keep juices of raw meat, poultry, or fish from coming in contact with other raw or uncooked foods. Avoid cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods. Raw (thawing meat) shall be stored on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. Review of the facility's policy and procedure on Food Storage and Supplies, dated 2012, revealed: All facility storage areas will be maintained in an orderly manner that preserved the condition of food and supplies. We will ensure storage areas are clean, organized, dry and protected from vermin, and insects. Procedures: Storerooms are to be well lighted, ventilated, and temperature controlled. Review of the facility's policy and procedure on Handling of Potentially Hazardous Foods, dated 2012, revealed: we will establish safe and sanitary methods of handling potentially hazardous foods. To prevent food borne illness, all potentially hazardous food shall be cooked and handled in a safe and sanitary manner. Meats, Poultry and Fish: Keep juices of raw meat, poultry, or fish from coming in contact with other raw or uncooked foods. Avoid cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods. Review of the facility's policy and procedure on Food Storage and Supplies, dated 2012, revealed nonperishable items that are refrigerated are dated once and used within 7 days after opening. Review of the facility's policy and procedure on Infection Control, dated 2012, revealed: we will ensure all employees practice infection control in the Food and Nutrition Services Department, and maintain sanitary food preparation. All dietary service employees will follow Infection control Policies as established and approved by the Infection Control committee. Procedure. Clean hair is required. It is to be covered with an effective hair restraint. Facial hair is to be closely trimmed and is to be covered with a hair restraint. Careful hand washing by personnel well be done in the following situations: Between handling of dirty dishes, boxes, or equipment and handling clean food or utensils. Equipment Sanitization: All kitchen ware and food contact used in the preparation and/or serving of food are cleaned and sanitized before use and cleaned after each meal preparation. After cleaning, equipment and utensils are stores so as to prevent contamination. Plastic, disposable gloves are used when handling gloves are sued when handling raw foods or in salad and sandwich preparation. There shall be no bare hand to food contact. However, gloves are not a substitute for thorough and frequent hand washing. When using gloves, always washing hands before touching or putting on new gloves, and single use gloves for one task.
CONCERN (F)

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

Room Equipment (Tag F0908)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain all mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safe operating condition in the facility's only kitchen. The facility fail...

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Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain all mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safe operating condition in the facility's only kitchen. The facility failed to ensure the oven worked consistently. The facility failed to ensure the garbage disposal worked correctly. The facility failed to ensure milk refrigerator's hinge was not rusted and worked. The facility failed to ensure the milk refrigerator's gasket (seal) was black and did not become detached. These failures placed the residents at risk for not receiving a variety in meals as planned and placed residents at risk for foodborne illness. The findings include: Observation on 12/11/23 at 9:40 a.m. revealed the milk refrigerator hinge was rusted and not working. The gasket (seal) on the refrigerator was coming detached, was black and not sealing. At 9:45 a.m. DA B stated the garbage disposal did not work. The DM acknowledged the garbage disposal did not work. Observation and interview on 12/12/23 beginning at 3:12 p.m. of the dinner meal preparation revealed the only oven did not get up to temperature as the facility tried to cook cookies and corn bread. At that time DA D said she did not know why the oven did not get to temperature. Interview on 12/13/23 at 1:31 p.m., the DM stated the garbage disposal was not working for two weeks and the maintenance director was aware of it. The DM stated the milk refrigerator hinges had been like that since she started a year and half ago. The DM said the gasket (seal) was coming detached for a few months. The DM said she told maintenance that it was coming detached and he said the part was on order. The DM stated she did not think the seal was that hard to get. The DM pointed out the refrigerator could be opened but would go off track The DM stated the staff had problems with the stove intermittently and they had to replace the temperature gauge, and ever since, it sometimes would not get up to the right temperature. The DM said this happened about twice a week. She said she thought maybe the knobs needed to be replaced. The DM stated they were on order and they would see if that would fix that problem. No work orders were provided to support these statements. Interview on 12/13/23 at 2:48 PM the Administrator and Regional Compliance Officer were informed of the garbage disposal, the milk refrigerator, and the oven. The Administrator stated neither the DM nor the Maintenance Director had made her aware of any of these items
Aug 2023 3 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

Incontinence Care (Tag F0690)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident who was incontinent of bladder r...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident who was incontinent of bladder received appropriate treatment and services to prevent urinary tract infections and to restore continence to the extent possible for 1 (Resident #15) of 3 residents reviewed for indwelling catheters, in that: -The facility failed to ensure Resident #15's foley bag was kept off the floor. -The facility failed to ensure Resident #15's catheter strap in place and holding every shift to prevent pulling or tugging. The failure could place residents at risk for discomfort, urethral trauma, and urinary tract infections. Findings included: Review of Resident #15's Face Sheet dated 08/09/2023, revealed resident was a [AGE] year-old female who was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. Resident #15's diagnoses included multiple sclerosis (chronic, typically progressive disease involving damage to the sheaths of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord), and neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder (the nerves and muscles don't work together very well. As a result, the bladder may not fill or empty correctly). Review of Resident #15's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS score of 14 indicating the resident was cognitively intact. Resident #15's required two-person assist for bed mobility and toilet use. Section H revealed resident with indwelling catheter. Urinary continence was not rated as resident had a catheter. Review of Resident #15's care plan undated revealed in part: Resident #15 had an indwelling catheter: neurogenic bladder. Interventions instructions revealed in part: check tubing for kinks and maintain the drainage bag off the floor frequently; ensure tubing is anchored to the resident's leg or linens so that tubing is not pulling on the urethra frequently; and provide catheter care per MD orders. Review of Resident #15's physician order report dated 08/09/2023, revealed in part: start date 09/16/2022, Ensure catheter strap in place and holding every shift related to neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder; Ensure foley bag is in privacy bag while in bed every shift related to neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder; and Provide catheter care every shift. Observation on 08/09/2023 at 9:18 a.m., revealed Resident #15's was lying in bed with a foley bag lying on the floor next to her bed. During an interview on 08/09/2023 at 9:19 a.m., Resident #15 said she was unaware that her foley bag was lying on the floor. Resident #15 said she has multiple sclerosis and can't walk and requires total assistance. Resident #15 said that she was repositioned about thirty minutes earlier and did not know if during that time her foley bag came out of the privacy bag attached to the bed. During an interview and observation on 08/09/2023 beginning at 9:25 a.m., LVN E said that the foley bag should not be on the floor and should be in the privacy bag attached to the bed. LVN E said she did not know why the foley bag was on the floor. LVN E checked the bag and drainage. LVN E checked tubing and it was noted that Resident #15's did not have a catheter strap in place. LVN E said that when resident is lying in bed, she may not always need to have a catheter strap in place because she does not move. LVN E said that a catheter strap was used to prevent pulling or tugging. LVN E said that she was not sure of the specifics of the physician order for the catheter strap without referring to the order. LVN E referred to the order and said the catheter strap should be in place every shift. During an interview on 08/09/2023 at 4:18 p.m., the ADON said Resident #15 had not had any recent Urinary Tract Infections (UTI). The ADON said the risk of not having the catheter strap was the catheter could get pulled to tugged and must be readjusted or reinserted. The ADON said Resident #15 has had this foley for years and there are fistulas (an abnormal or surgically made passage between a hollow or tubular organ and the body surface) in the urethra, and it takes a lot to reinsert. The ADON said the catheter bag should be hung secure in a privacy bag on the side of the bed. The ADON said she did not know how the bag ended up on the floor. The ADON said the risk from the foley bag being on the floor was infection. Review of facility policy titled Catheter Care dated 02/13/2007, reflected in part Check the resident frequently to be sure he or she is not lying on the catheter and to keep the catheter and tubing free of kinks. Keep tubing off floor and minimize friction or movement at insertion site. Review the resident plan of care daily for changes. Be sure the catheter tubing and drainage bag are kept off the floor.
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

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on the observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in 1 of 1 k...

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Based on the observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed for food sanitation and storage, in that: 1. The facility failed to ensure that foods in the dry goods storage are sealed and labeled. 2. The facility failed to ensure that items in the walk-in refrigerator were sealed or dated 3. The facility failed to maintain cleanliness in the clean dishes area. These failures could affect residents by placing them at risk of food borne illness. Findings included: Observation on 08/09/2023 at 10:21 a.m., revealed in dry goods storage an open 29-ounce pack of dried refried beans in a storage bag that was not labeled. There was an opened (not properly sealed) storage bag of breadcrumbs that was not labeled. Observation on 08/09/2023 at 10:25 a.m., revealed in walk-in refrigerator an open package of turkey breast slices that was not sealed or dated to indicate the date the package was opened or the date the food should be discarded. Observation on 08/09/2023 at 10:28 a.m., revealed dirty and dusty ceiling vent over the clean dish area. It was noted near the dusty vent, a clean dish storage rack had approximately 12 drinking glasses on a tray turned upward on the top rack. During an interview on 08/09/2023 at 10:30 a.m., the Dietary Manager (DM) said that all opened food items in the dry good storage and in the refrigerator should be labeled and sealed properly. The DM said the items observed inappropriately sealed or not labeled was not acceptable and may place residents at risk of food borne illness. Review of facility policy Food Safety dated 2022, reads in part Food shall be handled in a safe manner. Food is to be wrapped or sealed and covered in clean containers. Opened food shall be labeled, dated and stored properly. Review of the Food Code (https://www.fda.gov/food/retail-food-protection/fda-food-code) (3-501.17) Refrigerated, READY-TO -EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES . or discarded when held at a temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of 7 days
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

Safe Environment (Tag F0921)

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 provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and the public for two bedrooms (rooms #108 and #109) reviewed for environment, in that: #1-room [ROOM NUMBER] (Resident #15) observed with ants inside a drawer and a hole on the wall behind the resident bed. #2-room [ROOM NUMBER] (Resident #10) observed with hole behind the resident bed. These failures could place residents and staff at risk of living in an unsafe, unsanitary, and uncomfortable environment Findings included: Observation and interview on 08/08/2023 beginning at 2:50 p.m., room [ROOM NUMBER] (Resident #10's bedroom) noted an approximately 3 inches by 1-inch vertical hole on the dry wall behind Resident #10's bed. Resident #10 said he does not know about any hole on the wall behind his bed. Observation and interview on 08/09/2023 beginning at 9:40 a.m., room [ROOM NUMBER] (Resident #15's bedroom) noted approximately 10 live ants on the top drawer of the resident's dresser drawers. It was noted there was a plastic spoon, fork, and plastic cup lid in the drawer. The drawers were approximately three feet away from the resident's bed. Resident #15 said she was not aware there were ants in the drawer. Resident #15 said she had not been bitten by any insects. HHSC Investigator looked around the room to try to find where the ants may be coming from. There were no other ants or trail of ants noted. Investigator noted a hole in the wall behind Resident #15's bed. Resident #15 said she did not know how long the hole was in the wall. Resident #15 said she believed the hole was most likely the result of staff moving the bed when assisting with bed mobility, dressing, or transferring. During an interview on 08/09/2023 at 9:52 a.m., the Maintenance Supervisor (MS) said he was not aware of ants found in the drawer of room [ROOM NUMBER]. The MS said he was aware of past issues with ants and there was a pest control service that routinely sprays the building for pests. The MS said he was not aware of hole in the wall behind the bed in room [ROOM NUMBER] or #109. The MS said the hole may be a possible entry point for ants. The MS said the process for addressing maintenance issues at the facility was for any staff who finds the maintenance issue to make a work order request through the computer, and as he received the orders, he would address the issue and when completed sign off on the computer work order as completed. The MS showed the HHSC Investigator recent work orders. There were no work orders for any holes in the wall in room [ROOM NUMBER] or #108. There were no work orders for ants in room [ROOM NUMBER]. During an interview on 08/09/2023 at 10:05 a.m., the Administrator said he just became aware of reported ants in room [ROOM NUMBER]. The Administrator ordered removal of the drawer from the room and inspection of the room. The Administrator said that he instructed the MS to contact the pest control agency to report the issue so that it can be addressed. The Administrator said no other ants in the building had been reported. The Administrator said that staff who see any maintenance issues including pests need to notify the MS so he can address the issue. The Administrator said there had been no prior complaints of any ants. The Administrator said there had been no recent grievances regarding holes in the wall in the resident rooms. HHSC Investigator requested facility maintenance policy. Record review on 08/09/2023 at 10:30 a.m., revealed Perfect Pest Control makes monthly visits at the facility. The last visit was on 07/12/2023. On 08/09/2023 at 4:30 p.m., the Administrator said he was not able to locate any policy regarding maintenance services.
Oct 2022 5 deficiencies 1 IJ
CRITICAL (J)

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure residents received adequate supervision to pr...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure residents received adequate supervision to prevent accidents for one (Resident #44) of four residents reviewed for accidents and supervision. The facility failed to provide adequate supervision to Resident #44 who resided in the secure unit. As a result, he eloped from the facility and was located approximately 20 minutes later after he had crossed a 5-lane street. Resident #44, who was diagnosed with dementia, had attempted on 2 other occasions to elope from the secure unit through a resident room window. On the third attempt he went out a resident's window and out the back gate of the secure unit due to the gate magnetic locking mechanism not aligning up correctly. It was determined a past non-compliance Immediate Jeopardy existed from 09/18/22 to 09/19/22. The Immediate Jeopardy was determined to have been removed due to the facility's implemented actions that corrected the non-compliance prior to the beginning of the investigation. This failure could place residents at risk for elopement that could result in injury, impairment or even death. Findings included: Review of Resident #44's admission record dated 09/27/22 revealed he was an [AGE] year old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Record review of Resident #44's MDS dated [DATE] indicated in part: BIMS = 12 indicating the resident was moderately impaired. Disorganized Thinking - Was the resident's thinking disorganized or incoherent (rambling or irrelevant conversation, unclear or illogical flow of ideas, or unpredictable switching from subject to subject)? Indicated the resident Behavior present, fluctuates (comes and goes, changes in severity) Wandering - Presence & Frequency =. 3. Behavior of this type occurred daily. Functional Limitation in Range of Motion. No impairment. Mobility Devices = None. Record review of Resident #44's care plan dated 09/19/22 indicated in part: FOCUS: Resident is at risk for wandering related to dementia. GOAL: Resident will not leave facility unattended through the review date. INTERVENTIONS: Identify pattern of wandering: Is wandering purposeful, aimless, or escapist? Is resident looking for something? Does it indicate the need for more exercise? Intervene as appropriate. If the resident is exit seeking, stay with the resident and notify the charge nurse by calling out, sending another staff member, call system, etc. Monitor location every 15 min. The resident will reside in the secure unit. Record review of the facility's provider investigation report dated 09/20/2022 and completed by the previous facility Administrator L indicated in part: Incident date 09/18/22, Resident involved: Resident #44. Description of allegation: Resident eloped from secure unit. Resident left out of another resident's room window and went out the back gate and left the facility grounds. Investigation summary: Resident left facility approx. 1345PM (1:45pm), resident exited the facility from another resident's room window. The resident pushed open the back gate and left the facility grounds. Facility gate was not appropriately secured due to the magnets not lined up and touching. Resident was identified walking across the street. Staff brought resident back to the facility at 14:05PM (2:05pm). Resident was combative with staff. The resident was placed 1:1 monitoring and referrals have been sent out to behavioral hospitals transfer. Investigation findings = confirmed. Record review of Resident #44's nurses notes indicated in part: 6/8/2022 22:20 (10:20pm) resident was found by staff trying to get out of his bedroom window. staff that witness stated that resident was about halfway out of the window. this nurse went into resident's room and resident had his window propped up. resident stating that it is too hot in his room right now that is why his window is open. window was closed and resident became upset at staff. 9/4/2022 17:00 (5:00pm) This nurse observed res walking outside in memory care courtyard, upon attempting to redirect res back inside, this nurse noted a window open, and screen removed, res refused to come back inside, attempted x3 to notify family member of elopement attempt. one on one care provided at this time, no injury noted. Record review of CNA B's undated statement indicated in part: I left the hall at 1:35pm [on 09/18/22] to throw my trash. Walked back at 1:40pm into hall 400 noticed another resident coming out of Resident #44's room I thought that was weird. I asked the resident what he was doing? He said he was checking to see if Resident #44 was in there. I checked to see if he was on his bed didn't see him, so I went to the dining room he wasn't there. I told CMA E what was going on. He got up fast we went back to check his room and bathroom he wasn't there. We started checking every room. Didn't find him. CMA E went report it to head of nursing I kept looking we checked back door. Back gate was open. Record review of CMA E's undated statement indicated in part: I did my last hourly check at before I took Resident #44 and other residents at 1:05pm [on 09/18/22]. We came back at 1:25 I went to the nurses station at 1:35, CNA B told me she was going to throw the trash I said ok. She came back at 1:40 and she told me should couldn't find Resident #44. I got up and started checking rooms from the opposite sides of the hall after we met, I went to the nurses station and told them I was missing Resident #44. I return to the hall and opened the emergency exit to check back gate. The alarm went off for the inside door but the gate going to the alley was not locked. I went back inside to turn off the alarm. And started double checking my hall. Then I called DON. During an observation and interview on 09/25/22 at 09:44 AM Resident #44 was in his room awake and alert and ambulating in his room. The resident was asked if he recalled getting out of the facility and he stated yes, he had done that because he wanted to go back home to Seminole. Resident said his family member had just dumped him here and did not want to come pick him up. The resident said none of his children wanted to come and take him home and that was the reason he had gotten out. The resident said he was going to contact the police for them keeping him here. Resident #44 said he had gotten out through a window and then opened the gate door and that was how he got out. During an interview on 09/26/22 at 12:02 PM, CMA D said at one time the back gate located outside the men's unit appeared to be secured with a plastic bag and was not working well, she said she did not recall reporting it. CMA D said the day (09/18/22) that Resident #44 had eloped from the facility she had last seen him at about 1:21 PM because that was when CMA E had brought the resident back inside from smoking in the back patio. CMA D said at about 1:45 PM she heard from facility staff the resident was missing and that some aides had spotted the resident outside by the school. CMA D said she and one of the nurses got in her car and went to assist with getting the resident into her car. CMA D said at the time they got the resident into her car he had already walked about 3 blocks away from the facility. During an interview on 09/27/22 at 11:42 AM, CNA B said she was working 6am-2pm on 09/18/2022 in the men's secure unit on the day Resident #44 had eloped from the facility. CMA B said before she left to take the trash out, she had seen Resident #44 sitting down in the secure unit dining room. CNA B said she told CMA E she was going to take the trash out, said CMA E was sitting at the nurses station when she told him she was leaving to take the trash out. CNA B said when she came back, she noticed another resident coming out of Resident #44's room so she asked him what he was doing and he said he was checking to see if Resident #44 was in his room. CNA B said she looked in the room and did not see Resident #44. She said she asked CMA E where Resident #44 was, and they started looking for him and that's when they noticed he was missing. CNA B said CMA E opened the back door and they noticed that the gate door could be opened by simply pushing it as it was not locked so they assumed the resident went out that way. During an interview on 09/28/22 at 03:02 PM, the DON and ADON, said that as far as they knew Resident #44 had gotten out through one of the resident's windows in the secure unit and had forced open the back gate [on 09/18/22]. They said that along with the regional compliance nurse they had checked the back gate on that day and found that it was not locking. They said they had aligned the locking magnets on the gate and it worked again. They said that as far as they knew the gate was working before Resident #44 eloped. The DON said there was no documentation or plan on checking the gate to make sure it was closing prior to the elopement on 09/18/2022 but that now they had implemented something to check it. The DON said the gate had been repaired the following day [on 09/19/22]. During an observation on 09/28/22 at 03:32 PM, the secure unit back gate was inspected and the gate was noted to have been replaced as the gate appeared new and was functioning properly when inspected with the facility maintenance man. During an observation on 09/28/22 at 03:42 PM, a video recording that was on file of the facility's video camera showed the day (09/18/22) when the Resident #44 eloped through the back gate. The video showed where Resident #44 approached the gate and started to push it open but then the video stopped and started again and at that time the resident was gone, later on the video CMA E is seen coming out to check the gate and pushes it open, the gate did not appear to be locked at the time CMA E came to check it. (Note: CMA E was not available for in person interview as he was not working. An attempt was made to interview via telephone on 09/28/22, but he did not return voice message.) During an observation on 09/28/22 at 03:54 PM, revealed the street the resident crossed before being found was a 5 lane street which was located in front of the facility. Facility implemented actions: The gate and magnets were replaced on 09/19/22. This was verified by surveyor during an observation on 09/25/22 and 10/10/22. All the windows in the men's secure unit have locks on them that allowed the windows to open only 6 inches. This was verified by surveyor during an observation on 09/25/22. The men's and women's secure unit initiated a resident head count on an hourly basis and kept a log where they document the count. This was verified by surveyor during an observation on 09/25/22. The facility conducted training and in-services on how monitor residents with exiting behaviors and what to do when a resident is missing. This was verified on 10/10/22 by surveyor during interviews of 2 LVNS, 4 CNAs and activity director and they understood the training. The facility placed Resident #1 on a one to one with a facility staff continuously with the resident. This was verified by surveyor during an observation on 09/25/22 and 10/10/22. The facility initiated back gate checks twice a day daily to make sure the gate was functioning correctly and documenting the checks. This was verified by surveyor during an observation and record review of the document which indicated the gate was checked twice a day daily by the Maintenance man on 10/10/22. The facility placed an aide in the hall to monitor the residents if they were not busy, they were to sit in the hall. This was verified by surveyor during an observation on 09/25/22 and 10/10/22. Facility Administrator, DON and ADON stated they had included Resident #1's elopement issues in their plans and QA meetings. Record review of the facility's policy titled Wandering and elopement and dated March 2019 indicated in part: The facility will identify residents who are at risk of unsafe wandering and strive to prevent harm while maintaining the least restrictive environment for residents. If identified as at risk for wandering, elopement or other safety issues, the residents care plan will include strategies and interventions to maintain the resident's safety. Record review of the facility's policy titled SecureCare environment admission criteria and process and dated February 2007 indicated in part: The goal of the SecureCare environment is to meet the individual needs of the residents with dementia related illnesses. The SecureCare environment will provide a safe environment that maximizes independence and provides an activity intensive atmosphere. The secured care unit may be used to keep residents who are a high risk for elopement safe from exiting the facility. On 10/10/22 at 4:45pm the Administrator and DON were notified of the Past Non-Compliance IJ existing from 09/18/22 - 09/19/22 and the template was provided.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0679 (Tag F0679)

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 provide an ongoing program of activities in accordanc...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide an ongoing program of activities in accordance with the comprehensive assessment to meet the interests, and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of 4 of 5 residents reviewed for activities. (Residents #1, #10, #12, and #21). Residents on the 500 hall were not provided with activities that matched the cognitive or psychosocial level of the residents. This failure could place residents at risk for not having activities to meet their interests or needs and a decline in their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Findings included: RESIDENT #1 Review of Resident #1's admission Record, dated 9/26/22, documented she was an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included hypertension, psychosis, weight loss, dementia with behavioral disturbance, depression and anxiety. Review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 9/10/22, revealed: She scored a 0 of 15 on her mental status exam, indicating she was severely cognitively impaired. She showed signs of delirium including inattention and disorganized thinking. She reported no indicators of possible depression. Behaviors included physical, verbal, and other behaviors including rejection of care and wandering 1 - 3 days a week. She needed one person assistance for bed mobility and transfers. She needed supervision for walking, locomotion on the unit and eating. She needed assistance of two people for dressing, toileting, and hygiene. She was total assistance for bathing. She had no range of motion impairments and used no devices. She was incontinent of bladder and frequently incontinent of bowel. Active Diagnoses included hypertension, dementia, anxiety, depression, and psychotic disorder. The only trigger medication she received was an antidepressant for 7 of 7 days in the assessment timeframe. Review of Resident #1's Initial MDS Assessment, dated 6/10/22, revealed all activity preferences were very important to the resident. Review of Resident #1's care plan documented: Initiated 6/16/22: Resident #1 has impaired cognitive function/dementia. Identified interventions included: Engage the resident in simple, structured activities that avoid overly demanding tasks. Initiated 7/1/22 Resident #1 is at risk for wandering. Identified interventions included: Provide structured activities: toileting, walking inside and outside, reorientation strategies including signs, pictures, and memory boxes. Initiated 8/19/22 The resident has little to no activity involvement related to resident wishes not to participate. The identified goal was The resident will participate in activities of choice __ times per week by review date. The identified approach was Remind the resident that the resident may leave activities at any time and is not required to stay for entire activity. Review of Resident #1's Initial Activities assessment dated [DATE] documented all activities were very important to the resident and she liked reading, music, pets, and being with groups of people. Review of Resident #1's Activity Flow sheet from 9/14/22 - 9/26/22 showed Resident #1 participated in group activities on: 9/14/22, 9/17/22, 9/18/22, 9/22/22, 9/23/22, 9/24/22, and 9/26/22 (seven days). Resident #1 did not participate in any documented activities on 9/15/22, 9/16/22, 9/19/22, 9/20/22, and 9/25/22 (five days). Observation on 9/25/22 at 11:32 a.m. showed Resident #1's room [NAME] with no pictures, television, or radio in the room. Resident #1 was in the living room watching television. Resident #10 Review of Resident #10's admission Record dated 9/26/22 documented she was a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included epilepsy (Seizures), bipolar disorder (extreme mood swings caused by chemical imbalance), histrionic personality disorder, abnormal weight loss, anxiety, pain, diabetes (fluctuating blood sugars), gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (acid reflux), hepatitis C, depression, hypertension (high blood pressure), schizoaffective disorder, pseudobulbar affect (makes random noises or movement exaggerated or inappropriate to external stimuli) . Review of Resident #10's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 7/1/22, revealed: She scored a 9 of 15 on her mental status exam indicating moderate cognitive impairment but showed signs of delirium including inattention. She reported experiencing 6 of 27 indicators of depression. She exhibited no behaviors. She needed extensive assistance of one or two staff for most ADLs. She needed total assistance for locomotion and bathing. She had no range of motion impairments and used a wheelchair. She was incontinent of bowel and bladder. Active Diagnoses included hypertension, Hepatitis C, seizures, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Triggering medications included an anti-psychotic, an anti-anxiety, and an antidepressant for 7 of 7 days in the assessment timeframe. Review of Resident #10's Annual MDS assessment, dated 1/5/22, revealed all activity preferences were very important to the resident. Review of Resident #10's Care Plan documented: Revised 10/27/2020 Resident #10 has little or no activity involvement related to disinterest prefers self-directed activities. The goal was Resident #10 will participate in activities of choice 1 - 13 times per week by review date. Identified goals was: the resident needs a variety of activity types and locations to maintain interests and the resident needs assistance/escort activity functions. Review of Resident #10's Quarterly Activities Assessment, dated 4/29/22, (most recent activities assessment available) revealed she participated 1 -3 times a week. She preferred to participate in activities in the afternoon and evening. She required assistance to attend activities but was an active participant. She preferred to be with people and made friends easily and could initiate conversations. She preferred to be out of her room and enjoyed large groups. Review of Resident #10's Activity Flow Sheet from 9/14/22 - 9/26/22 showed Resident #10 participated in group activities on 9/14/22, 9/16/22, 9/17/22, 9/18/22, 9/22/22, 9/24/22, and 9/26/22 (seven days). Resident #10 participated in in-room activities on 9/23/22. Resident #10 participated in no activities on 9/15/22, 9/19/22, 9/20/22, and 9/25/22. Review of Resident #10's In-Room Activity Flow sheet dated 9/14/22 - 9/26/22 documented: Socialization occurred on 9/18/22, 9/23/22, and 9/25/22. Music occurred on 9/16/22 and 9/17/22. Television occurred on 9/16/22, 9/17/22, 9/22/22, 9/24/22, and 9/26/22. Observation on 9/25/22 at 11:07 a.m. showed Resident 10's room barren. Resident #10 shared a room with Resident #12. There was a television on the dresser between both beds but was unable to be plugged in. Interview on 09/27/22 at 2:30 p.m. Resident #10 stated all she did was lay in her bed and listen to her radio as loud as she could trying to drown out her roommate's screaming. She nodded when asked if she was bored . Throughout the survey, between 9/25/22 - 9/28/22, Resident #10 was observed participating in activities (television watching as a group) only on 9/25/22 at 11:06 a.m. She was observed sitting in the dining room listening to her music on 9/28/22 at 3:09 p.m. At all other times surveyor was in the secured unit at various parts of the survey she was in her room unless it was a meal . Resident #12 Review of Resident #12's admission Record, dated 9/26/22, documented she was a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis which included diabetes, malnutrition, pseudobulbar affect, psychotic disorder with hallucinations, hyperlipidemia, depression, anxiety, neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies disease , and hypertension. Review of Resident #12's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 7/13/22, revealed: She had long and short-term memory impairment with severely impaired decision-making abilities. She showed signs of delirium including inattention and disorganized thinking continuously. She had 12 of 30 indicators of depression as indicated by the staff. She showed verbal behaviors 1 - 3 days. She was total or extensive assistance of one or two staff for all ADLs. She had no range of motion impairment and used a wheelchair. She was always incontinent of bowel and bladder. Active diagnoses included hypertension, hyperlipidemia, dementia, anxiety, depression, and psychotic disorder. Triggering medications included an anti-psychotic and an antidepressant for 7 of 7 days and an antibiotic for 3 of 7 days. Review of Resident #12 Significant Change MDS Assessment, dated 3/16/22, revealed the staff reported resident activity preferences were snacks, staying up 1ate, family involvement, place for belongings, listening to music, pets, participating in favorite activities, spending time outdoors, and participating in religious activities. Review of Resident #12's Care Plan revealed: Revised on 5/7/21: Resident #12 has impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought processes related to dementia. Identified approaches included: engage the resident in simple, structured activities that avoid overly demanding tasks. Revised on 3/17/22: Resident #12 is at risk for falls related to poor balance, dementia, and need for extensive assistance with transfers. Resident also has poor safety awareness. Identified interventions included: encourage the resident to participate in activities that promote exercise, physical activity for strengthening and improved mobility; and the resident needs activities that minimize the potential for falls while providing diversion and distraction. Revised 5/7/21: Resident #12 is at risk for wandering and resides on the secured unit. Identified interventions included: distract resident from wandering by offering pleasant diversions, structured activities, food, conversation, television, book Revised 5/7/21: Resident #12 has a communication problem related to neurological symptoms. Identified goals included: provide a program of activities that accommodates the resident's communication abilities. Revised 3/17/22: Resident #12 has little to no involvement in activities due to depressive symptoms. The identified goal was Resident #12 will express satisfaction with type of activities and level of activity involvement when asked through the review date. Identified interventions included: the resident needs assistance/escort to activity functions. Revised 6/1/21 Resident #12 has a behavior problem related to pulling the privacy curtain down from the ceiling. Identified approaches included Provide a program of activities that is of interest and accommodates resident's status. Review of Resident #12's Activity Participation Flow Sheet documented Resident #12 participated in group activities occurred on 9/14/22, 9/18/22, 9/22/22, 9/23/22, 9/24/22, and 9/26/22. Resident #12 did in-room activities on 9/17/22. Review of Resident #12's In-Room Activity Flow Sheet dated 9/15/22 - 9/26/22 documented: Socialization on 9/20/22, 9/23/22, 9/24/22, 9/25/22 Music on 9/17/22 Television on 9/16/22, 9/17/22, 9/18/22, 9/22/22, and 9/26/22. Observation on 9/25/22 at 11:07 a.m. showed Resident #12 with a radio in her room and a television between her and Resident #10's beds that was unable to be plugged in because the cord was too short and not near a plug. Throughout the survey, between 9/25/22 - 9/28/22 while surveyor was on the secured unit at various parts of the survey, Resident #12 was never observed in a group activity. Resident #12 was in her room screaming randomly throughout the day every day. Interview and observation on 9/28/22 at 9:50 a.m. CNA J stated Resident #12 would not scream as much with the radio going. Staff had turned on the radio in Resident #12's room and her random screaming decreased noticeably. Resident #21 Review of Resident #21's admission Record, dated 9/26/22 documented she was an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Alzheimer's disease, hyperlipidemia, edema (Swelling), seizures, weight loss, malnutrition, hypothyroidism, dementia, depression, intermittent explosive disorder (looses temper without notice beyond what would be expected of the situation), hypertension, gastro-esophageal reflux disease , pain and cognitive communication deficit. Review of Resident #21's quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 7/13/22 documented: She scored a 3 of 15 on her mental status exam indicating severe cognitive impairment. She showed signs of delirium including inattention and disorganized thinking. She reported experiencing no indicators of depression. She had behaviors for 1-3 days a week including rejecting care. She wandered daily. She needed supervision of 1 staff for most ADLs. She needed assistance of one staff for dressing and hygiene. She had no range of motion impairments and used a wheelchair. She was occasionally incontinent of bladder and frequently incontinent of bowel. She had active diagnoses to include hypertension, hyperlipidemia, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, seizures, and depression. She was on scheduled pain medications but reported experiencing no pain. She had one fall with no injuries. Triggering medications included an Antibiotic for 7 of 7 days. She took a diuretic and opiate medication for 6 of 7 days. Review of Resident #21's Initial MDS assessment, dated 12/14/21, revealed all indicators but her favorite activities was very important. The Resident indicated her favorite activities were somewhat important. Review of Resident #21 Quarterly Activity assessment dated [DATE] documented she participated in one-on-one activities and preferred the morning. She would require assistance to go to activities and was an active participant in them if she went. Review of Resident #21's Care Plan documented: Revised 12/15/21: Resident #21 has impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought processes. Identified interventions included: engage the resident in simple, structured activities that avoid overly demanding tasks; and provide a program of activities that accommodates the resident's abilities. Revised 12/15/21 Resident #21 is dependent on staff for activities, cognitive stimulation, social interaction related to Cognitive deficits. The identified goal was: the resident will maintain involvement in cognitive stimulation, social activities as desired through the review date. Identified Interventions included assure that the activities the resident is attending are compatible with physical and mental capabilities. Compatible with known interests and preferences; adapt as needed (such as large print, holders if resident lacks hand strength, task segmentation) compatible with individual needs and abilities; introduce resident to residents with similar background, interests, and encourage/facilitate interaction; invite the resident to scheduled activities; provide a program of activities that is of interests and empowers the resident by encouraging/allowing choice, self-expression, and responsibility. Revised on 12/15/21 Resident #21 is at risk for wandering due to resident wanders aimlessly. Identified interventions included: distract resident from wandering by offering pleasant diversions, structured activities, food, conversation, television, book. Review of Resident #21's Quarterly Activity assessment dated [DATE] revealed she participated in activities 1 - 3 times a week and required assistance to attend them but would be an active participant. It documented she preferred to be around people and made friends easily. Review of Resident #21's Activity Participation Flow sheet from 9/14/22 - 9/26/22 documented Resident #21 participated in group activities on 9/14/22, 9/17/22, 9/18/22, 9/22/22, 9/23/22, 9/24/22 and 9/26/22. Observation on 9/25/22 at 11:33 a.m. of Resident #21's room showed a radio with no dials and no television. Throughout the survey 9/25/22 - 9/28/22 surveyor was on the secured unit at various times in the survey and Resident #21 was never observed in a group activity . Observation on 9/25/22 at 11:06 a.m. showed six residents packed in the women's unit living room (converted room) watching a 1970's movie, including Resident #10. Observation on 9/25/22 at 11:07 a.m. showed Resident #12 in her room. She was staring out the window listening to a contemporary country music station humming along. There was a television on one of the dressers with the plug hanging off the dresser (not plugged in). Observation on 9/25/22 at 11:29 a.m. showed the outside yard of the women's unit to be overgrown and full of stickers (not useable so residents could not go outside). Interview and observation on 9/26/22 at 9:39 a.m. the AD stated she had just finished reading a devotional to the residents on the women's unit. She stated she had to do most activities three times. The AD told the residents she would be back at 2 p.m. that day to take them to Bingo. There were six residents in the living room watching television. There was one aide on the unit walking around not interacting with the residents. Observation on 9/26/22 at 10:09 a.m. showed Resident #12 in her room. Resident #12 was continuously screaming. The radio was not on, and the television in her room was still unplugged. The aide stated Resident #12 would listen to the radio, but it did not soothe her much. Observation on 9/26/22 at 10:16 a.m. showed a resident (unsampled Resident #3) coming out of the dining room. She asked to be taken to the Bingo game four times in the 15 minutes prior to observation. She stated she was bored. Observation on 9/26/22 at 10:17 a.m. showed 5 residents in the living room in front of the television. At 10:21 a.m. one of the residents was overheard telling the staff she needed to quit watching television and do something useful. Observation on 9/26/22 a 1:36 p.m. showed four residents in the living room watching the news. The news covered an officer involved shooting and two of the residents were hugging each other obviously worried. There were five residents congregated at the end of the hall standing doing nothing. Observation on 9/26/22 at 1:40 p.m. surveyor responded to a resident's wandering. As soon as residents realized surveyor would interact with them, there were three residents crowding surveyor attempting to get attention at the same time. At 1:46 p.m. a resident was observed trying to get out the front door. Observation on 9/26/22 at 1:53 p.m. showed the oncoming shift telling the residents to get away from the front door, into the living room to watch television and to watch the movie. Interview on 9/26/22 at 2:00 p.m. MA G said the AD would come onto the unit and do snack related activities which usually consisted of her just passing the snack. She said there were a few residents that had the attention span to participate in activities. She shared that there was a family member that came to visit their family and do a Bible study and six residents crowded around the family member to participate. She said a lot of the residents were lonely. MA G stated the facility had an activity assistant whose entire job was to play games with the residents like bowling and arts and crafts and make snacks with them. MA G stated the residents liked making the snacks because it made them feel like they were contributing to something. She stated the residents would walk around looking for stuff to do and that was when they (the residents) would start getting into other people's belongings. Observation on 9/26/22 at 2:11 p.m. showed CNA H putting seven residents in the living room to watch TV. Resident #3 walked up to surveyor and began playing with surveyor's mouse and took the pen away and started coloring on surveyor's papers. At 2:23 p.m. a resident started trying to comfort another resident; CNA H told the resident to leave the other resident alone. CNA H told the resident to go to her room and take a nap. CNA H told surveyor that the resident used to be a nurse and folding napkins would distract her and when she was done CNA H would mix them all up again. Observation on 9/26/22 at 3:55 p.m. showed seven residents crowded into the living room in front of the television. Observation on 9/27/22 beginning at 9:13 a.m. showed a resident camped by the front door, she stated she was waiting to go outside. Resident #12 was in her room screaming constantly, the radio was not on. Eight residents were in the living room watching television. One resident began to pet surveyor's vest and had to touch every different part of the vest (surveyor was the activity). Interview on 9/27/22 at 9:51 a.m. CNA I stated there were two residents on the women's unit who liked to go outside and would get agitated when they could not go. Observation on 9/27/22 at 2:18 p.m. showed nine residents in the living room watching television. Interview on 9/27/22 at 4:08 p.m. the Regional RN said the AD had not been documenting her one-on-one activities. The Regional RN was informed someone was documenting residents were doing in-room activities to include a television when the resident did not have a television, and another did not have the television plugged in. Observation on 9/28/22 at 9:34 a.m. the AD read a devotional to two residents in the dining room while there were three residents in the living room watching television. Observation on 9/28/22 at 9:38 a.m. Resident #39 stated she had nothing to do. The AD did a one-on-one activity with Resident #21. Interview on 9/28/22 at 12:22 p.m. the Regional RN stated the women's unit was staffed with enough aides that the aides were able to complete some activities with the residents and the AD was able to delegate someone do some. He stated the women's unit were a very active bunch. Interview on 9/28/22 at 12:23 p.m. the DON stated the facility just scheduled an outside activity every day with the residents on the secured units. She stated the staff would use the unit's yard and start tomorrow (9/29/22). Interview on 9/28/22 at 1:38 p.m. the AD stated the activity position was hard because she had two secured units and the independent units to take care of. She said she tried to do a little bit here and there. The AD stated over all she would rate the activity program as fair. The AD said her goal was to get more participation. She stated she had difficulty from the previous Administrator to authorize supplies and she could not supply all the ones the residents needed out of her own pocket. She said she did not have enough help for activities on the secured units. The AD stated she tried to get the aides on the unit to help and had been unsuccessful; she shared the aides would just turn on the television for the residents. She stated the aides would just put the residents in front of the television because they did not want to deal with the residents. The AD stated if the aides had time to be sit and talk in a chair, they had time to help with an activity. She stated the previous Administrator took her assistant away and she did not know why. The AD stated the residents did not even have a coffee thermos to sit and drink coffee so the aides had to run back and forth to the kitchen all the time. Review of the facility's policy and procedure on Activities and Social Services, revised December 2006, revealed: Policy Statement: Residents shall have the right to choose the types of activities and social events in which they wish to participate as long as such activities do not interfere with the rights of other residents in the facility. Review of the facility's policy and procedure on Secure Care Environment Therapeutic Activity Program, revised 2/1/07, revealed: The Secure Care Environment will provide and activity program to meet the individual needs of each resident. Participation in the therapeutic activity program will improve self-esteem, self-confidence, and quality of life for the resident. The Activity Director and Director of Nursing or designee will work in conjunction to develop an organized therapeutic activity program for the Secure Care Environment. Each resident will have a therapeutic plan of care to meet individual needs and interests, maintain functional Activities of Daily Living skills, and provide social interaction. This plan of care will also protect the resident from environmental over-stimulation. The Activity Program will include large group activities, small group activities, and individual activities.
CONCERN (E)

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

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that 2 of 4 (Resident #2 and #64) residents re...

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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 2 of 4 (Resident #2 and #64) residents reviewed for respiratory care was provided care consistent with professional standards of practice in that: Resident # 2's oxygen nasal cannula tubing was not changed, labeled and dated according to policy. Resident #64's oxygen nasal cannula tubing was not changed, labeled and dated according to policy. This deficient practice could affect 4 residents who received oxygen treatments and result in respiratory infection. Record review of Resident #2's face sheet revealed admission date of 07/14/2020 with diagnosis of Atheroschlerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris (chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease that occurs when the heart muscle doesn't get as much blood as it needs); Hypertension; Dementia; Chronic kidney disease. He was [AGE] years of age. Record review of Resident #2's care plan dated 02/04/2020 indicated, in part: Focus: Resident has oxygen therapy. Goal: Resident will have no signs or symptoms of poor oxygen absorption through the review date. Interventions: Resident has Oxygen at 2 to 4 liters per minute via nasal cannula; change O2 and updraft tubing, humidifier bottle every week and prn. Record review of Resident #2's medication profile dated 06/11/2020 indicated in part: May use oxygen at 2 liters per minute via nasal cannula as needed for shortness of breath. Record review of Record review of Resident #64's face sheet revealed admission date of 07/10/2020 with diagnoses of Chronic Obstructive pulmonary Disease and Heart failure and emphysema (air sacs in lungs are damaged). He was [AGE] years of age. Record review of Resident #64's care plan dated 02/07/2020 indicated, in part: Focus: Resident has oxygen therapy. Goal: Resident will have no signs or symptoms of poor oxygen absorption through the review date. Interventions: Resident has Oxygen at 1 to 3 liters per minute via nasal cannula. Record review of Resident #64's medication profile dated 05/05/2022 indicated in part: Check O2 saturations every shift and as needed and patient may use Oxygen 1 to 3 liters per minute via nasal cannula as needed to maintain saturations above 90%, change Respiratory Tubing, Mask, Bottled Water, clean filter every 7 days. During an interview and observation on 09/27/2022 at 11:00 AM Resident #2's oxygen tubing revealed an oxygen tubing with date of 09/19/2022, showing last date changed. Interview with ADON stated that tubing is supposed to be changed every Sunday night per policy. The ADON stated the nurse on shift is responsible for changing oxygen tubing and the charting system prompts them to change it. During an interview and observation on 9/27/2022 at 11:05 AM Residents #2's oxygen tubing revealed oxygen tubing with date 09/19/2022, showing last date changed. Observation also revealed that the bottled water attached to the concentrator was empty. LVN A stated that tubing should be changed every 72 hours per policy. LVN A stated she would get new tubing and a new bottled to replace the empty bottle immediately. LVN A stated that it is essential to have water to humidify the oxygen. During an interview with Regional Compliance Nurse on 09/27/2022 at 3:00 PM, Regional Compliance Nurse stated that all oxygen tubing is to be changed every 7 days. Regional Compliance Nurse stated today is the 8th day so they should have been changed yesterday. We will ensure that all oxygen tubing is changed immediately. Record review of the facility's policy revised 02/13/07 titled Oxygen Administration indicated, in part: Oxygen administration disposable equipment should be changed weekly and as needed. All sources require humidification to prevent drying of mucous membranes and thickening of respiratory secretions if used routinely. Record review of the facility's policy dated Revised October 2018 titled Cleaning and Disinfection of Residents-Care Items and Equipment indicated in part: items that may come in contact with mucous membranes or non-intact skin (e.g., respiratory therapy equipment). Such devices should be free from all microorganisms although small numbers of bacteria spores are permissible are usually considered non- critical surfaces and are disinfected with intermediate level disinfectants. Single use items are disposed of after a single use critical and semi critical items will be sterilized or disinfected in the central processing location and stored appropriately until use equipment to be processed will be labeled.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0761 (Tag F0761)

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 store all drugs and biologicals in locked compartments...

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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 store all drugs and biologicals in locked compartments for 3 of 5 medication carts reviewed for medication storage and security in that: The facility failed to ensure the medication cart in the men's secure unit was locked when unattended. The facility failed to ensure the treatment cart located by the nurses station was locked when unattended. The facility failed to ensure the lock on the treatment cart locked the top drawer when engaged. This failure could place residents at risk of having access to unauthorized medications, risk for drug diversion or accidental ingestion. Findings included: UNLOCKED MEDICATION CART IN SECURE UNIT: Review of Resident #9's admission record dated 09/28/22 revealed he was an [AGE] year old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Record review of Resident #9's MDS dated [DATE] indicated in part: BIMS = 0 indicating the resident had severe impairment. Disorganized Thinking - Was the resident's thinking disorganized or incoherent (rambling or irrelevant conversation, unclear or illogical flow of ideas, or unpredictable switching from subject to subject)? Indicated the resident behavior was continuously present, does not fluctuate. Wandering - Presence & Frequency =. 2. Behavior of this type occurred 4 to 6 days, but less than daily. Functional Limitation in Range of Motion. No impairment. To Upper extremity (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand) and Lower extremity (hip, knee, ankle, foot). Mobility Devices.= wheelchair. Record review of Resident #9's care plan dated 07/14/22 indicated in part: FOCUS: Resident has impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought processes related to Alzheimer's. GOAL: Resident will maintain current level of cognitive function through the review date. INTERVENTIONS: Engage the resident in simple, structured activities that avoid overly demanding tasks. FOCUS: Resident is at risk for wandering. GOAL: Resident will demonstrate happiness with daily routine. INTERVENTIONS: Provide structured activities: toileting, walking inside and outside, reorientation strategies. Review of Resident #30's admission record dated 09/28/22 revealed he was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of dementia and traumatic subdural hemorrhage (A pool of blood between the brain and its outermost covering). Record review of Resident #30's MDS dated [DATE] indicated in part: BIMS = 0 indicating the resident had severe impairment. Disorganized Thinking - Was the resident's thinking disorganized or incoherent (rambling or irrelevant conversation, unclear or illogical flow of ideas, or unpredictable switching from subject to subject)? and Inattention - Did the resident have difficulty focusing attention, for example, being easily distractible or having difficulty keeping track of what was being said? Indicated the resident behavior was continuously present, does not fluctuate. Wandering - Presence & Frequency = Behavior of this type occurred daily. Functional Limitation in Range of Motion. No impairment. To Upper extremity (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand) and Lower extremity (hip, knee, ankle, foot). Mobility Devices = none used. Record review of Resident #30's care plan dated 07/07/22 indicated in part: FOCUS: Resident has a communication problem Related to dementia and traumatic subdural hemorrhage. GOAL: Resident will be able to make basic needs known by verbalization on a daily basis. INTERVENTIONS: Ensure/provide a safe environment. FOCUS: Resident is at risk for wandering related to impaired safety awareness. GOAL: Resident will be able to make basic needs known by verbalization on a daily basis. INTERVENTIONS: Distract resident from wandering by offering pleasant diversions, structured activities, food, conversation, television, book. Review of Resident #177's admission record dated 09/28/22 revealed he was an [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of vascular dementia and unspecified psychosis. Record review of Resident #177's MDS dated [DATE] indicated in part: BIMS = 3 indicating the resident had severe impairment. Functional Limitation in Range of Motion. No impairment. To Upper extremity (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand) and Lower extremity (hip, knee, ankle, foot). Mobility Devices = walker. Record review of Resident #177's care plan dated 07/04/22 indicated in part: FOCUS: Resident wanders and therefore resides the memory care unit. GOAL: Resident will be monitored while awake and periodically while at rest. INTERVENTIONS: Notify charge nurse immediately if resident visualized wandering towards other resident room or attempting to enter residents room. FOCUS: Resident is at risk for wandering and resides on secure unit at this time. GOAL: Resident safety will be maintained through the review date. INTERVENTIONS: Identify pattern of wandering: Is wandering purposeful, aimless, or escapist? Is resident looking for something? Does it indicate the need for more exercise? Intervene as appropriate. During an observation on 09/25/22 at 09:05 AM, revealed an unattended unlocked medication cart in the nurses station of the men's secure unit. The cart contained multiple bottles and blister packs that contained pills, lancets and syringes. Resident #9 was observed wheeling himself into the back of the nurse station where the medication cart was located as there are no doors to prevent the residents from entering the nurses station. During an interview on 09/25/22 at 09:10 AM, LVN A said she had accidentally left the medication cart unlocked when she had stepped away from the nurses station. During an interview 09/28/22 at 09:36 AM, CNA C said she worked in the men's secure unit. CNA C said Resident #9 and Resident #177 would enter other resident's rooms so they had to keep a closed eye on them. CNA C said Resident #30 would at times wander into other areas so they had to redirect him. UNLOCKED TREATMENT CART: During an observation on 09/25/22 at 10:00 AM of the nurses station revealed an unlocked treatment cart containing one 16 fluid ounce bottle of Hy[DATE].25% (solution used to prevent and treat skin and tissue infections), one 1 ounce tube antifungal cream, one 1.59 ounce tube of betamethasone cream (medication used to relieve the inflammation and itching from different skin conditions), three 1 gram tubes of Biocol collagen powder (wound healing medication), one 15 gram bottle of Nyamyc nystatin powder (medicine used to treat the symptoms of Fungal Skin Infections), one 4 fluid ounce bottle of Liquid Adhesive Skin Tac, one 1 ounce tube of Triple antibiotic ointment, and 1 toenail clipper. All drawers of the treatment cart were unlocked, and all supplies, and additional items were easily accessible. The DON came immediately and locked the cart. During an interview on 09/27/22 at 09:00 AM, the DON stated that when she saw surveyor open the treatment cart, she immediately checked other carts and found one open. The DON stated that all medication carts and treatment carts should be locked when not supervised, per policy. The DON stated that an in-service was done with staff present at the time. During an observation and interview on 09/27/22 09:18 AM, revealed the top drawer of the treatment cart was pulled open by the state surveyor even though the push lock on the cart was engaged. The cart contained 4 drawers but only the top one did not lock when closed. The observation was brought to the attention of the wound care nurse as this was his cart. The wound care nurse said he was not aware the top drawer was not locking. The top drawer contained one tube of betamethasone cream (medication used to relieve the inflammation and itching from different skin conditions), several bottles of alcohol hand gel, nystatin powder (medicine used to treat the symptoms of Fungal Skin Infections), mupirocin ointment (antibiotic to treat skin infections). The regional compliance nurse said they would put the cart out of commission until they had it replaced. Review of the facility's policy, titled Medication Carts, dated 2003, reflected (in part): The medication carts shall be maintained by the facility. The carts are to be locked when not in use or under direct supervision of the designated nurse. Carts should be secured. Carts should be clean. Should said equipment be found unsuitable for use or in need of general maintenance. This equipment includes medication carts, administration records, notebooks, emergency kits, facility will repair/replace.
CONCERN (E)

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

Room Equipment (Tag F0908)

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 all mechanical, electrical, and patient care ...

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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 all mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safe operating condition. The facility failed to ensure: The kitchen [NAME] was not maintained in working order causing the lunch meal to be served late to the entire facility. This deficient practice has the potential to result in the residents being served late meals. Findings included: Observation on 9/28/22 between 10:40 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. revealed the [NAME] used to cook the lunch meal would not stay on. It went off three times. Interview on 9/28/22 at 11:55 a.m. [NAME] K explained the pilot light on the [NAME] would not stay lit. She stated she did not know why but it would do this now and again. She stated the new maintenance man did not know how to fix it and it was a gas [NAME] so she was not messing with it. The Maintenance Director was observed coming in. Interview and observation on 9/28/22 at 12:15 p.m. the Maintenance Director stated the pilot light on the [NAME] would not stay lit . [NAME] K and the FSS were observed immediately setting up oil in pans to heat for frying. Observation on 9/28/22 at 12:31 p.m. showed the first tray was served to residents (half an hour late). The last tray was served at 1:00 p.m. Interview on 9/28/22 at 1:16 p.m. the FSS stated she thought the food service observation went horrible, but the kitchen staff did the best they could with the [NAME] situation. She stated the [NAME] went down and made the entire kitchen staff look bad. Interview on 9/28/22 at 2:12 p.m. the Administrator was informed of the kitchen observation with the [NAME] not staying lit. She stated the part that was not working had been ordered. Surveyor requested a policy and procedure on essential equipment. During an interview on 09/28/22 at 03:06 PM, the DON said they did not have a policy for essential equipment or anything relating to the back gate or resident care equipment.
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?"
  • "What safeguards are in place to prevent abuse and neglect?"
  • "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
  • "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Texas facilities.
  • • 43% turnover. Below Texas's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
Concerns
  • • Multiple safety concerns identified: Federal abuse finding, 4 life-threatening violation(s). Review inspection reports carefully.
  • • 26 deficiencies on record, including 4 critical (life-threatening) violations. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
  • • Grade F (0/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
Bottom line: This facility has a substantiated abuse finding. Extreme caution advised. Explore alternatives.

About This Facility

What is Sienna Nursing And Rehabilitation's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns Sienna Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 Sienna Nursing And Rehabilitation Staffed?

CMS rates Sienna Nursing and Rehabilitation's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 43%, compared to the Texas average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.

What Have Inspectors Found at Sienna Nursing And Rehabilitation?

State health inspectors documented 26 deficiencies at Sienna Nursing and Rehabilitation during 2022 to 2025. These included: 4 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death) and 22 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 Sienna Nursing And Rehabilitation?

Sienna Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 138 certified beds and approximately 92 residents (about 67% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in Odessa, Texas.

How Does Sienna Nursing And Rehabilitation Compare to Other Texas Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Texas, Sienna Nursing and Rehabilitation's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 2.8, staff turnover (43%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (1 stars) is much below the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Sienna Nursing And Rehabilitation?

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?" "What safeguards and monitoring systems are in place to protect residents from abuse or neglect?" "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 substantiated abuse finding on record, and the below-average staffing rating.

Is Sienna Nursing And Rehabilitation Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, Sienna Nursing and Rehabilitation has documented safety concerns. The facility has 1 substantiated abuse finding (meaning confirmed case of resident harm by staff or other residents). Inspectors have issued 4 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 Sienna Nursing And Rehabilitation Stick Around?

Sienna Nursing and Rehabilitation has a staff turnover rate of 43%, which is about average for Texas nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.

Was Sienna Nursing And Rehabilitation Ever Fined?

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

Is Sienna Nursing And Rehabilitation on Any Federal Watch List?

Sienna Nursing and Rehabilitation 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.