CRITICAL
(J)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
Someone could have died · 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 that licensed nurses have the specific competencies and ski...
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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 that licensed nurses have the specific competencies and skill sets necessary to care for residents' needs, as identified through resident assessments, and described in the plan of care for 2 of 21 nurses (LVN A and LVN G) reviewed for competencies and skill sets for assessments.
1. The facility failed to ensure LVN A immediately and properly assessed CR#1 after the resident's change in condition was identified by CNA B as reported to be acting abnormally.
2. The facility failed to immediately and properly assess CR#1 after an additional change in condition was identified by CNA B as reported to appear pale and not look good.
3. The facility failed to assess and monitor CR#1 for approximately 10 hours after a change in condition was identified.
4. The facility failed to complete competency checks for LVN A and LVN G.
5. The facility failed to complete competency checks prior to the nurses assuming job duties
An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation was identified on 09/09/23. The IJ template was provided to the facility on [DATE] at 6:25 PM. While the IJ was lowered on 09/15/23, the facility remained out of compliance at a scope of isolated and a severity level of actual harm that is not an Immediate Jeopardy, because all staff had not been effectively trained to ensure residents receive ongoing monitoring after a change in condition is identified.
These failures placed residents at risk of harm, including death from delayed medical intervention and prompt treatment.
Findings include:
In an interview with the DON on 9/29/23 at 1:26 PM, she said that she did the initial orientation with newly hired nurses and met with them for the electronic software training. She said then, new hires shadowed the floor with a nurse; or, whatever their discipline is over a period of 4 days. The DON said on the 1st day they (new hires) shadowed someone; on the 2nd or 3rd day, they worked with a few residents; and the 4th day the new hire will provided resident care with someone overseeing them. She said a new nurse, as in first nursing job, had a longer orientation. The DON said the facility planned a skills fair for staff on 8/9/23. She said part of the purpose of the fair was to have staff complete their checklists, and set up a RT (respiratory training). She said the fair did not happen , and would need to be rescheduled. She said she was setting up a competency check off list. She said the last batch of new hires were given the competency checklist to complete . The DON said the checklist was to be checked off and returned back to the DON. She said prior to this new process, the DON discussed things with new hires, but did not have a formalized document or system. The DON said the nurses that were not new, had a yearly competency check. She said she did not know what was done to assess nurse competency prior to her start at the facility a few months ago. The DON said at that time, she only had competency checks for nurses hired within the last two weeks. She said she did not have competency checks for any other nurses . She said she did not really have competency checks for original nurses. The DON said she implemented the new system within the last 2 weeks. Surveyor requested the competency checks for the new hires as well as a blank document.
In an interview with the DON on 9/29/25 at 2:34 PM, she said she did not have any completed forms for the newly hired nurses, as they had not returned the document to her. DON provided a blank competency check.
In an interview with the Administrator on 9/29/23 at 2:40 PM, he said he had lessons learned on this journey. He said the facility had started performing competency checks on nursing staff. He said the facility would complete competency checks before the new staff could get a schedule. He said, moving forward, during the staff morning meeting, the Administrator would ask about any staff scheduled for orientation. He said he had worked at the facility since September 2021. The administrator said nursing competency would be taken care of by the nursing team, but now he would be heavily involved in the process.
In an interview with Clinical Resource and Clinical Market Leader on 9/29/23 at 3:02 PM, they said the DON should monitor to ensure the competency of nursing staff simply based on the nurses work being in the building . She said DON does that. Historically there wasn't a system. She said new hires skills check off was a system in place, and DON wasn't doing them, but the annual competency check was in place. Surveyor requested a copy of each nurse's competency check off, but it was not provided to surveyor before exit.
At the time of exit, the facility was unable to provide any completed competency check forms for LVN A and LVN G. The facility was unable to provide any new hire competency check off forms.
Record review of LVN A Employee file revealed LVN A was hired on 7/18/23. The New Employee Orientation Checklist dated 7/18/23 was blank and not signed off by a supervisor. The employee file did not include a competency check list.
Record review of LVN G Employee file revealed her hire date was 11/16/21. The employee file did not have a New Employee Orientation Checklist or Competency Checklist.
CR#1
Record review of CR#1's face sheet, dated 09/05/23, revealed CR#1 was a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility, from the hospital, on 08/25/23. He was diagnosed with displaced fracture of base of neck of right femur sequela (condition or injury related femur fracture); unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition; Alzheimer's Disease. Unspecified; acute osteomyelitis (inflammation of bone caused by infection) of the left femur; other complications of sequela procedure, not elsewhere classified; generalized muscle weakness; dysphagia (difficulty swallowing foods or liquids) oropharyngeal phase ; unspecified lack of coordination; and cognitive communication deficit.
Record review of CR#1's MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS Summary score of 1 indicating severe cognitive impairment. Physical and verbal behaviors exhibited and significantly interfered with the resident's care. The functional status revealed bed mobility, locomotion off the unit, dressing, toilet use and personal hygiene were extensive assistance with two person physical assist and two person assist for transfer.
Record review of CR#1's Care Plan , revised on 09/01/23 revealed, CR#1 had interventions for falls, nutrition, sand pressure ulcers, but no diagnosis or specification for CR#1 requiring those interventions.
CR#1 was at risk for falls; therapy evaluation and treatment per order, ensure call light is in reach and encourage its use for assistance, bed in lowest position, bedside floor mats, maintain clear pathways free of clutter. Nutritional problems; administer medications as ordered, monitor/document side effects and effectiveness, unspecified diet as ordered, provide supplements as ordered. Resident had potential for pressure ulcer development; encourage fluid intake and assist keeping skin hydrated, monitor nutritional status, intake and record, serve diet as ordered, weekly head to toe assessment. He also took anxiety medication; give medications as ordered and monitor/document side effects and effectiveness, monitor, record, document behavior symptoms. CR#1 wished to be discharged back to memory care; establish a pre-discharge plan, make arrangements to support independence post-discharge. He also had an unspecified infection; maintain standard precautions when providing care, monitor temperature and pulse. The resident was on hypnotic therapy related to Insomnia; daily recommended dose not to be exceeded unless ordered by MD, inform of risks, benefits and side effects, precede or accompany hypnotic use by other interventions to improve sleep. CR#1 elected full-code status; initiate full-code measures in case of cardia arrest, to include CPR and AED use. He was at risk of impaired cognitive function related to Alzheimer's Disease; keep routine consistent, give step-by-step instructions, use simple instructions and provide cues when necessary. The resident had a self-care performance deficit; transfers required 2-person assist, encourage resident to participate to the fullest extent possible with each interaction. He had the potential for mood problems related to admission; encourage to express feelings, assist to identify strengths and positive coping skills. CR#1 was resistive to care related to Alzheimer's Disease; give clear instructions for all care activities, allow to make decisions about treatment regime.
Record review of CR#1's physician orders revealed the following: CR#1 was full-code status.
Record Review of CR#1's Progress Notes revealed:
Effective Date: 08/31/2023 08:27 Type: Nursing
Resident was resting quietly in bed lying supine (facing upward) on LVN A first round of the shift. CNA B gave resident 3 half sandwiches for snack. CNA B reports to LVN A that resident has been agreeable with brief changes this shift, lifting up his buttocks so he can be changed. LVN A rounded resident more frequently because his legs were observed coming out of the bed on the side of bed next to the air conditioner. SN put resident's legs back in the bed 3 times & covered him with his sheet & blanket. SN asked resident if he needed anything & he didn't answer. Resident was observed resting with eyes closed after the 3rd time of placing his legs back in bed. LVN A & CNA B took turns making rounds on resident to make sure he was comfortable, safe in the bed & needs met. CNA B told SN that she thought resident's color looked yellow. LVN A observed resident to be his normal pale color. SN did not observe resident in any distress on any round SN made.
Author: LVN A Nursing - LPN
Effective Date: 08/31/2023 08:34 Type: Nursing
DON notified Physician Assistant of resident's passing. DON attempted to notify Family Member. Called 3 times, phone went to voicemail each time, left HIPAA compliant voice message for call back. DON attempted to notify RP. Called and left HIPAA compliant voice message for call back. There is a note not to inform with emergencies so she was not called.
Author: DON
Effective Date: 08/31/2023 08:43 Type: Nursing
DON notified by phone at about 0725 that resident was found unresponsive. Nursing staff initiated CPR.
Author: DON
08/31/2023 9:11 Author: DON
DON spoke to RP and notified him of resident passing. DON explained how resident was found and that CPR was initiated, EMS took over however unable to recover pulse. He stated he would be speaking to his mother to let her know about resident passing. DON informed him that Medical Examiner would be transporting CR#1 to the ME office, where the family can view him at that time. RP verbalizes understanding of this.
Record Review of the City Fire department report dated 08/31/2023 revealed in relevant part:
Alarm Time: 07:32:54, 08/31/2023;
Arrival Time: 07:39:56, 08/31/2023
Incident Narrative: Fire Department was dispatched to a CPR call to the (facility) address mentioned above. Medic arrived on scene at the same time. Patient contact was made and staff had initiated CPR. Medic assumed care. After providing care and continuing CPR, Medic declared field term.
Use: EMS
Response Delays: None/No delays
Dispatch Time: 07:35:55, 08/31/2023
Enroute Time: 07:35:55, 08/31/2023
Arrival Time: 07:35:56, 08/31/2023
Clear Time: 08:02:01, 08/31/2023
Actions Taken: Provide basic life support (BLS)
Record review of EMS Patient Care Report revealed in relevant part:
Date of Service: 08/31/2023; Nature of call: Cardiac Arrest/Death; Pt. Found: In bed;
Times:
En route: 07:35 08-31-23
At scene: 07:39 08-31-23
At Patient: 07:42 08-31-23
In service: 08:15 08-31-23
Primary Symptoms: Cardiac Arrest
Assessments completed revealed:
Cardiac Arrest-Yes prior to Ems arrival
Resuscitation Attempted-Attempted verification; initiated chest compressions
Initial CPR-2023-08-31 07:42:00
Estimated Time of Arrest: >20 minutes
CPR Prior to Arrival-Yes
Resuscitation Attempted by: Healthcare professional (non-EMS)
Patient Dead on Arrival: No
CPR Types: Compressions-External Plunger Type Device
CPR provided prior to EMS care-Yes
AED Used prior to EMS care-Yes, applied with defibrillation
End of Cardiac Arrest event-Expired in the field
AED used by-Healthcare professional (non-EMS)
CPR provided by-Healthcare professional (non-EMS)
Narrative: Medic dispatched emergency traffic to listed address for cardiac arrest. Unit responded immediately with no delays en route. Unit arrived on scene of nursing home along with fire department. Crew was met at front door by nursing home staff and guided to PT room. Upon entering room, nursing staff was performing manual chest compression along with BVM ventilation. Nursing staff had AED in place but stated that they had not delivered and defibrillations. PT was found to be a [AGE] year old male lying in supine position on bed inside of nursing home. PT was noted to be pulseless, apneic (involuntarily and temporarily stop breathing), and unresponsive. PT was found to be emaciated (abnormally thin an weak) . Nursing staff stated PT was a full code. Manual CPR and BVM ventilations were taken over from nursing staff. Nursing staff stated that PT was last seen approximately 30-45 minutes prior to EMS arrival. Nursing staff stated that they performed shift change and PT was found unresponsive and pulseless after shift change. Nursing staff stated that they immediately called 911. BC arrived on scene and report was given. Epinephrine was administered. Cardiac rhythm was noted to change to PEA. ETCO2 was noted to steadily decline throughout call until reading 0, BC was consulted, and decision was made to perform field termination due to ETCO2 reading of 0, no neurologic response including pupillary reaction, and lack of improvement despite interventions. Field termination was performed. Crew remained on scene until law enforcement arrived on scene. Law enforcement arrived on scene, scene was left with law enforcement.
In an interview with EMS Medic Supervisor on 09/08/23 at 11:26 AM, he said when EMS arrived at the scene a facility staff was improperly performing chest compressions on CR#1. He said the staff could not provide an account of what may have been happening with CR#1 prior to him being found responsive because he had not been seen by anyone at least 30 minutes prior. He said the resident appeared to be pale, but was still warm to the touch. He said the staff was not performing the compressions deep enough into the resident's chest when EMS arrived. He said the resident was also lying in his bed without a cardiac board underneath him, which was inappropriate. He said the risk associated the improper CPR interventions was further injury and possibly death. He said EMS immediately took over life saving measures for CR#1 from the facility staff.
Record review of CR#1's electronic record revealed that there was not an assessment completed for CR#1 on 8/30 through 8/31/23.
In an interview with CNA B on 09/07/23 at 2:16 PM, she said when she checked on CR #1 around 8:00 or 9:00 PM, he looked agitated and desperate to get out of his bed. She said CR #1 was typically aggressive with staff when they had to touch him to assist him. She said CR #1 allowed her to assist him with removing his clothing without any resistance. She said CR #1 normally spoke in small phrases. She said CR#1 did not speak at all. She said CR#1 was usually cold and liked to keep his blanket on top of CR#1. She said that night, it seemed like CR#1 did not care about not being covered up with his blanket. She said she went to the nurses station and told LVN A that CR#1 was acting abnormal. She said she checked on CR#1 again between 11:00 PM and midnight. She said the resident still looked agitated and was not speaking. She said CR#1 felt cold to the touch, appeared pale, and his veins were very visible and green. She said CR#1 was looking up at the ceiling in the direction of the light, with both arms stretched out like he was reaching for the light. She said CR#1's legs were off of his bed, so she assisted him with adjusting back into his bed. She said the resident did not resist CNA B touching him this time either. She said between 4:00 AM and 5:00 AM, CNA C assisted her with CR#1's incontinent care. She said CR #1 was still looking at the ceiling and reaching toward the light with both arms. She said CNA C told her CR#1 looked like he was not going to make it. She said she told CNA C that LVN A was already aware of CR#1's condition. She said the last time she saw CR#1 was around 6:00 AM when she passed by CR#1's room, she said she could see he was still lying in his bed with both arms still stretched out toward the ceiling. She said around 6:30 AM, she went back to LVN A to ask if she checked on CR#1. She said she told LVN A CR#1 still did not look good. She said LVN A told her she might go check on CR#1 again. She said she did not know whether LVN A assessed CR#1. She said she did not tell anyone else about the resident's change in condition. She said she did not see CR#1 again before leaving the facility at 7:00 AM. She said a change in condition was when a resident had a change in behavior. She said when she observed a change in condition in a resident, she was supposed to notify the nurse. She said she never saw CR#1 with a ribbon . She said she never observed CR#1 put anything in his mouth.
In an interview with CNA C on 09/07/23 at 12:46 PM, she said around 5:00 AM she assisted CNA B with the CR#1's incontinent care. CNA C said this was her first time helping CNA B with CR#1's incontinent care. She said CR#1 typically fought and grabbed staff during care. She said CR#1 did not like to be touched. She said CR#1 looked ill. She said CR#1 just did not look good at all. She said CR#1 was lying in his bed and appeared pale from the neck up. She said CR#1's body was shaking the entire time CNA B and CNA C provided CR#1 incontinent care. She said she told CNA B that CR#1 needed to be checked by a nurse. She said CNA B told CNA C she already reported CNA B's concerns about CR#1 to LVN A . She said after she and CNA B finished with CR#1, she went back to the 200 hall. She said she only saw CR#1 during incontinent care on that day. She said she did not report her concerns about CR #1 to LVN A because CNA B told her she had already reported to LVN A, and CNA B was CR #1's regular care staff. She said a change in condition was when a resident lost weight or became aggressive. She said if she observed a change in condition in a resident, she would report it to a nurse.
In an interview with LVN A on 09/07/23 at 3:11 PM, she said she saw CR#1 at least 3 times throughout her shift. She said each time she went into CR#1's room that night, LVN A placed CR#1's legs back in his bed because they were hanging off to the side. She said CNA B performed frequent rounds on residents considered fall risks. She said CR#1 was a fall risk. She said some time in the middle of her 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift, CNA B told LVN A CR#1 was yellow or pale. She said CNA B did tell LVN A CR#1 looked pale. She said she could not remember the exact time. She said she immediately went to CR #1's room to check on him. LVN A said she stood at CR#1's bedside and observed him. She said CR#1 did not speak to LVN A, but CR#1 did acknowledge LVN A's presence. LVN A said CR#1 was lying in in the center of his bed, on his back. She said she observed CR#1's legs, fingers, chest and face but nothing seemed different about the resident. She said she checked CR#1's breathing by observing the rise and fall of his chest and CR#1 was breathing fine. She said she never saw CR#1 with a ribbon or with his hands stretched out reaching toward the ceiling of CR#1's room. She said based on her nursing knowledge and observations of CR#1, LVN A said she did not see a change of condition in CR#1. She said even though CNA B said CR#1 was pale, LVN A did not see anything negative with CR#1. LVN A said when she performed a resident assessment she checked vitals, asked if they have any complaints or pain, verify medications had been given on time; and, identify any skin issues. She said she checked CR#1's vitals when she began her shift. LVN A said she felt she completed a thorough assessment on CR#1 at the time CNA B expressed concerns about CR#1. LVN A said she did not check CR#1's vitals. She said there was no specific reason why she did not check CR#1's vitals. She said she did not feel like it was necessary to check CR#1's vitals. She said if CR#1 exhibited a change in condition at the time LVN A observed CR#1, LVN A would have checked CR#1's vitals and documented her assessment. She said she should have checked CR#1's blood pressure, but still felt like LVN A performed a thorough assessment on CR#1. She said she had not completed any trainings since transferring to the facility. LVN A said however, as nurse she had been trained on change of condition, nursing assessments, and abuse, neglect and exploitation. She did not notify the DON or CR#1's physician. She said she did not recall whether she told the oncoming nurse, LVN C, about CNA B's concerns for CR#1. LVN A said she did a final round on the 400 hall between 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM. She said when she checked on CR#1 there was no distress.
In an interview with CNA A on 09/06/2023 at 2:21 PM, she said she arrived at the facility for work and made it to 400 hall around 7:18 AM. She said LVN A and LVN B were near room [ROOM NUMBER] doing morning report for their shift change. She said she was the only CNA that worked 400 hall during the 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift. She said she began doing her rounds on the 400 hall. She said when she got to room [ROOM NUMBER], CR#1 looked like he had passed away. She said she observed him lying in bed, with his arms crossed, and one hand on top of the other. She said she thought this was strange because CR#1 always did a lot of moving throughout the night. She said she had never found the resident in his bed with his sheets or covers perfectly straightened out on top of him She said she touched his hand and shoulder, and they were ice cold. She said she went into the hall where LVN A and LVN B were, standing near room [ROOM NUMBER], and told LVN A and LVN B CR#1 had died. She said LVN A walked away from CNA A and LVN B ran to CR#1's room. She said when CNA A and LVN B made it to CR#1's room, LVN B asked where LVN A went and began yelling for LVN A to come assist LVN B. She said LVN B yelled for LVN A to call 911, while LVN B called the DON. She said she went to hall 200 to alert LVN E to assist LVN B in CR#1's room. She said on her way back to the resident's room, LVN A was still standing at the nurse's station. She said when she made it to CR#1's room, LVN C was performing CPR on the resident in his bed.
Interview with LVN B on 09/06/23 at 2:51 PM, she said CNA A told LVN A and LVN B CR#1 was in his room unresponsive. She said she immediately went to CR#1's room. She said she knew She said she knew CR#1 had been deceased for at least two hours. CR#1 was already deceased because his jaw was contracted and had no color to his skin. She said this was around 7:15 AM. She said she checked his pulse and respiration but none were present. She said around 7:20 AM, she used a blood pressure machine with a cuff, on the resident to check his blood pressure. She said there was no blood pressure read; the machine kept giving an error message. LVN B said she asked LVN A if she observed a change in condition with CR#1. She said LVN A told her LVN A checked on CR#1 30 minutes prior. LVN B said she told LVN A she did not check on CR#1 30 minutes prior. LVN B said she was sitting at the front desk, near the nurses station and remembered looking at the clock at 6:35 AM. LVN B said LVN A was sitting at the nurses station at 6:35 AM. She said she did not know for sure whether LVN A did or did not leave the nurses station to check on CR#1. LVN B said she called the DON once CR#1 around 7:30 AM.
In an interview with the DON on 09/08/23 at 10:50 AM, she said all facility nurses had been trained to complete and document an assessment after a reported resident change in condition. She said an assessment consisted of observing the resident from head to toe, speaking with the resident and checking vital signs and blood pressure. The DON said it was her expectation and standard practice for a change in condition to be documented in a resident's electronic health record. She said even if a nurse assessed a resident and found no change in condition, a nurse was still expected to document what they observed and what they did for the resident. The DON said if a nurse did identify a change in condition, they documented using the change in condition assessment tool in the resident's electronic health record. She said the nurse was also responsible for contacting the resident's doctor and following any directives provided, notifying the DON and the responsible party. She said change in condition notifications were also supposed to be documented in the resident's electronic health record. She said she was unaware a change in condition with CR#1 was reported to LVN A between 8:00 or 9:00 PM on 08/30/23. The DON said when she spoke to LVN A immediately following CR#1's full code incident, LVN A told her she assessed CR#1 after CNA B reported a change in condition in CR#1 between 3:30 AM and 7:00 AM. The DON said she was responsible for reviewing and following up on a change in condition assessments. She said she reviewed CR#1's electronic health record on 08/31/23. She said LVN A entered a progress note summarizing what the CNA told LVN A and what LVN A observed. She said she could not recall whether she reviewed a change in condition assessment for CR#1. She said vitals were documented for CR#1, which were within normal levels. The DON said she did not realize the vitals documented in CR#1's electronic health record were entered by LVN E around 1:00 AM , until made aware by surveyors. She said she was unaware LVN A did not complete an assessment on CR#1 after his reported change in condition. She said she was not aware LVN A did not check CR#1's vitals signs nor blood pressure. She said LVN A should have performed an assessment on CR#1 after the reported change in condition, documented her findings and made notifications, if it was necessary. She said the risk of not performing an assessment after a reported change in condition was a potential delay in medical care.
In an interview with the Administrator on 09/08/23 at 12:51 PM, he said he was unaware of CR #1's change in condition was reported to LVN A between 8:00 or 9:00 PM on 08/30/23. He said based on the current status of the facility's investigation, CNA B reported CR#1's change in condition to LVN A around 3:30 AM on 08/30/23. He said he was not aware LVN A did not check CR#1's vitals after CR#1's change in condition was reported to her. He said he was not aware there was no documented change of condition assessment for CR#1 on 08/30/23 or 08/31/23. He said if LVN A did not perform an assessment or check CR#1's vital signs after the change in condition was reported to LVN A, LVN A should have completed both tasks and documented her findings in CR#1's electronic health record. He said the DON was responsible for reviewing resident assessments. He said based on the facility's investigation, the DON reviewed all documentation related to the incident with CR#1 on 08/31/23.
Record review of LVN A Employee file revealed the New Employee Orientation Checklist dated 7/18/23 was blank and not signed off by a supervisor. The employee file did not include a competency check list.
This was determined to be an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on 09/09/23 at 6:25 PM. The Administrator was notified. The Administrator was provided the IJ template on 09/09/23 at 6:25 PM.
The POR submitted by the Administrator was accepted on 09/13/23 at 3:47 PM. The POR revealed:
Plan of Removal
F726
P09/09/2023
The facility failed to provide an ongoing monitoring of a resident after a change in condition was identified and reported.
1. The Medical Director was notified of IJ on 09/09/2023 at 8:22 pm
2. Review of all 86 resident's progress notes by, RN, and, RN for Change of Condition completed 09/09/2023- all changes in condition that were identified were documented with appropriate interventions. No negative findings were identified
3. Staff on duty were interviewed by, RN, and, RN for any reports of Change of Condition completed 09/09/2023- all changes in condition had been identified were documented with appropriate interventions. No negative findings were identified
4. Policy Significant Change in Condition, Response was reviewed by t, RN, Director of Nurses, , RN, Clinical Resource, and via phone with, Medical Director for any revisions needed, policy revised. 09/09/2023 assessment was enhanced to head to toe assessment including vital signs
5. Education initiated with all staff on change of condition recognition, reporting and monitoring. 09/09/2023 completion date 9/12/23
6. All staff will complete competency on change of condition initiated 09/09/2023. Completion date 09/12/23
7. This training and competencies will be completed in-person with all staff prior to the start of their next shift. A member of management will be at the facility at each change of shift to ensure all staff complete training prior to going to work on the floor. Staff will not be allowed to work unless they have completed the training and competency checks. This training will also be included in the new hire orientation and will be included for any PRN staff prior to starting work on the floor. These staff will not be allowed to work unless they have received their training and knowledge check.
8. An ad hoc meeting regarding items in the IJ template completed 09/09/2023. Attendees included the Medical Director, Clinical Resource, Administrator, DON, ADON, Clinical Resources, Market Leader and Clinical Market Leader, and included the plan of removal items and interventions.
9. Due to the allegation of neglect on 9/5, the night nurse was suspended pending investigation. The day nurse resigned effective immediately on 9/5. However, both nurses were educated on Change of Condition on 8/31 post incident.
Monitoring of the plan of removal included:
Following acceptance of the facility's Plan of Removal, the facility was monitored from 09/09/23 to 09/15/23.
The surveyor confirmed the facility implemented their plan of removal sufficiently from 09/09/23 - 09/15/23 to remove the IJ by:
Reviewed resident's progress notes and Change of Condition reports reviewed by facility staff on 09/09/23.
Reviewed Significant Change in Condition, Response policy, revised on 09/09/23, to include head to toe assessment including vital signs.
Reviewed the following in-service :
Change of condition recognition, reporting and monitoring; and competency checks between 09/09/2023 and 9/12/23.
Interviews were conducted with Staff from all shifts from 09/13/23-09/15/23 with Administrator, DON, Wound Care Nurse, 1 RN, 2 CMA's, 8 LVN's, and 10 CNA's regarding all in-services and they were able to explain the policies and procedures. Interviews were conducted with CNA A, CNA B, CNA C, the DON, and the Administrator to ensure they were in-serviced and understood the steps to be taken after a resident's change in condition has been reported.
The Administrator was informed the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was removed on 09/15/2023 at 2:42 PM. While the IJ was removed on 09/15/23, the facility remained out of compliance at a scope of isolated and a severity level of actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy due to the facility's need to provide sufficient training for staff in properly assessing residents, providing ongoing monitoring and identifying changes in condition.
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 F0678
(Tag F0678)
Someone could have died · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide basic life support, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide basic life support, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for 1 (CR#1) of 12 residents reviewed for advanced directives.
1. The facility failed to immediately initiate CPR on 8/31/23 at about 7:20 AM when CR#1 was found unresponsive.
2. The facility failed to immediately contact EMS when CR#1 was found unresponsive between 7:00 AM and 7:20 AM. EMS was called at about 7:32 AM. (12-32-minute delay).
3. The facility failed to ensure CPR was performed on a cardiac board once initiated by staff. A cardiac board is used in the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by creating a flat, rigid surface to use under the person in need of care.
An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation was identified on 09/09/23. The IJ template was provided to the facility on [DATE] at 6:25 PM. While the IJ was lowered on 09/15/23, the facility remained out of compliance at a scope of isolated and a severity level of actual harm that is not an Immediate Jeopardy, because all staff had not been effectively trained on CPR, calling a code, and immediately contacting Emergency Medical Services and evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems.
These failures could place residents who are full-code status (an attempt at all life-saving measures to keep an individual alive) at risk of death.
Findings include:
Record review of CR#1's face sheet, dated 09/05/23, revealed CR#1 was a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility, from the hospital, on 08/25/23. He was diagnosed with displaced fracture of base of neck of right femur sequela (condition or injury related femur fracture); unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition; Alzheimer's Disease. Unspecified; acute osteomyelitis (inflammation of bone caused by infection) of the left femur; other complications of sequela procedure, not elsewhere classified; generalized muscle weakness; dysphagia (difficulty swallowing foods or liquids) oropharyngeal phase ; unspecified lack of coordination; and cognitive communication deficit.
Record review of CR#1's MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS Summary score of 1 indicating severe cognitive impairment. Physical and verbal behaviors exhibited and significantly interfered with the resident's care. The functional status revealed bed mobility, locomotion off the unit, dressing, toilet use and personal hygiene were extensive assistance with two person physical assist and two person assist for transfer.
Record review of CR#1's Care Plan , revised on 09/01/23 revealed, CR#1 had interventions for falls, nutrition, sand pressure ulcers, but no diagnosis or specification for CR#1 requiring those interventions.
CR#1 was at risk for falls; therapy evaluation and treatment per order, ensure call light is in reach and encourage its use for assistance, bed in lowest position, bedside floor mats, maintain clear pathways free of clutter. Nutritional problems; administer medications as ordered, monitor/document side effects and effectiveness, unspecified diet as ordered, provide supplements as ordered. Resident had potential for pressure ulcer development; encourage fluid intake and assist keeping skin hydrated, monitor nutritional status, intake and record, serve diet as ordered, weekly head to toe assessment. He also took anxiety medication; give medications as ordered and monitor/document side effects and effectiveness, monitor, record, document behavior symptoms. CR#1 wished to be discharged back to memory care; establish a pre-discharge plan, make arrangements to support independence post-discharge. He also had an unspecified infection; maintain standard precautions when providing care, monitor temperature and pulse. The resident was on hypnotic therapy related to Insomnia; daily recommended dose not to be exceeded unless ordered by MD, inform of risks, benefits and side effects, precede or accompany hypnotic use by other interventions to improve sleep. CR#1 elected full-code status; initiate full-code measures in case of cardia arrest, to include CPR and AED use. He was at risk of impaired cognitive function related to Alzheimer's Disease; keep routine consistent, give step-by-step instructions, use simple instructions and provide cues when necessary. The resident had a self-care performance deficit; transfers required 2-person assist, encourage resident to participate to the fullest extent possible with each interaction. He had the potential for mood problems related to admission; encourage to express feelings, assist to identify strengths and positive coping skills. CR#1 was resistive to care related to Alzheimer's Disease; give clear instructions for all care activities, allow to make decisions about treatment regime.
Record review of CR#1's physician orders revealed the following: CR#1 was full-code status.
Record Review of CR#1's Progress Notes revealed:
Effective Date: 08/31/2023 08:27 Type: Nursing
Resident was resting quietly in bed lying supine (facing upward) on LVN A first round of the shift. CNA B gave resident 3 half sandwiches for snack. CNA B reports to LVN A that resident has been agreeable with brief changes this shift, lifting up his buttocks so he can be changed. LVN A rounded resident more frequently because his legs were observed coming out of the bed on the side of bed next to the air conditioner. SN put resident's legs back in the bed 3 times & covered him with his sheet & blanket. SN asked resident if he needed anything & he didn't answer. Resident was observed resting with eyes closed after the 3rd time of placing his legs back in bed. LVN A & CNA B took turns making rounds on resident to make sure he was comfortable, safe in the bed & needs met. CNA B told SN that she thought resident's color looked yellow. LVN A observed resident to be his normal pale color. SN did not observe resident in any distress on any round SN made.
Author: LVN A Nursing - LPN
Effective Date: 08/31/2023 08:34 Type: Nursing
DON notified Physician Assistant of resident's passing. DON attempted to notify Family Member. Called 3 times, phone went to voicemail each time, left HIPAA compliant voice message for call back. DON attempted to notify RP. Called and left HIPAA compliant voice message for call back. There is a note not to inform with emergencies so she was not called.
Author: DON
Effective Date: 08/31/2023 08:43 Type: Nursing
DON notified by phone at about 0725 that resident was found unresponsive. Nursing staff initiated CPR.
Author: DON
08/31/2023 9:11 Author: DON
DON spoke to RP and notified him of resident passing. DON explained how resident was found and that CPR was initiated, EMS took over however unable to recover pulse. He stated he would be speaking to his mother to let her know about resident passing. DON informed him that Medical Examiner would be transporting CR#1 to the ME office, where the family can view him at that time. RP verbalizes understanding of this.
Record Review of the City Fire department report dated 08/31/2023 revealed in relevant part:
Alarm Time: 07:32:54, 08/31/2023;
Arrival Time: 07:39:56, 08/31/2023
Incident Narrative: Fire Department was dispatched to a CPR call to the (facility) address mentioned above. Medic arrived on scene at the same time. Patient contact was made and staff had initiated CPR. Medic assumed care. After providing care and continuing CPR, Medic declared field term.
Record review of EMS Patient Care Report revealed in relevant part:
Date of Service: 08/31/2023; Nature of call: Cardiac Arrest/Death; Pt. Found: In bed;
Times:
En route: 07:35 08-31-23
At scene: 07:39 08-31-23
At Patient: 07:42 08-31-23
In service: 08:15 08-31-23
Primary Symptoms: Cardiac Arrest
Assessments completed revealed:
Cardiac Arrest-Yes prior to Ems arrival
Resuscitation Attempted-Attempted verification; initiated chest compressions
Initial CPR-2023-08-31 07:42:00
Estimated Time of Arrest: >20 minutes
CPR Prior to Arrival-Yes
Resuscitation Attempted by: Healthcare professional (non-EMS)
Patient Dead on Arrival: No
CPR Types: Compressions-External Plunger Type Device
CPR provided prior to EMS care-Yes
AED Used prior to EMS care-Yes, applied with defibrillation
End of Cardiac Arrest event-Expired in the field
AED used by-Healthcare professional (non-EMS)
CPR provided by-Healthcare professional (non-EMS)
Narrative: Medic dispatched emergency traffic to listed address for cardiac arrest. Unit responded immediately with no delays en route. Unit arrived on scene of nursing home along with fire department. Crew was met at front door by nursing home staff and guided to PT room. Upon entering room, nursing staff was performing manual chest compression along with BVM ventilation. Nursing staff had AED in place but stated that they had not delivered and defibrillations. PT was found to be a [AGE] year old male lying in supine position on bed inside of nursing home. PT was noted to be pulseless, apneic (involuntarily and temporarily stop breathing), and unresponsive. PT was found to be emaciated (abnormally thin an weak) . Nursing staff stated PT was a full code. Manual CPR and BVM ventilations were taken over from nursing staff. Nursing staff stated that PT was last seen approximately 30-45 minutes prior to EMS arrival. Nursing staff stated that they performed shift change and PT was found unresponsive and pulseless after shift change. Nursing staff stated that they immediately called 911. BC arrived on scene and report was given. Epinephrine was administered. Cardiac rhythm was noted to change to PEA. ETCO2 was noted to steadily decline throughout call until reading 0, BC was consulted, and decision was made to perform field termination due to ETCO2 reading of 0, no neurologic response including pupillary reaction, and lack of improvement despite interventions. Field termination was performed. Crew remained on scene until law enforcement arrived on scene. Law enforcement arrived on scene, scene was left with law enforcement.
In an interview with EMS Medic Supervisor on 09/08/23 at 11:26 AM, he said when EMS arrived at the scene a facility staff was improperly performing chest compressions on CR#1. He said the staff could not provide an account of what may have been happening with CR#1 prior to him being found unresponsive because he had not been seen by anyone at least 30 minutes prior. He said the resident appeared to be pale, but was still warm to the touch. He said the staff was not performing the compressions deep enough into the resident's chest when EMS arrived. He said the resident was also lying in his bed without a cardiac board underneath him, which was inappropriate. He said the risk associated the improper CPR interventions was further injury and possibly death. He said EMS immediately took over life saving measures for CR#1 from the facility staff.
In an interview with CNA B on 09/07/23 at 2:16 PM, she said when she checked on CR #1 around 8:00 or 9:00 PM, he looked agitated and desperate to get out of his bed. She said CR #1 was typically aggressive with staff when they had to touch him to assist him. She said CR #1 allowed her to assist him with removing his clothing without any resistance. She said CR #1 normally spoke in small phrases. She said CR#1 did not speak at all. She said CR#1 was usually cold and liked to keep his blanket on top of CR#1. She said that night, it seemed like CR#1 did not care about not being covered up with his blanket. She said she went to the nurses station and told LVN A that CR#1 was acting abnormal. She said she checked on CR#1 again between 11:00 PM and midnight. She said the resident still looked agitated and was not speaking. She said CR#1 felt cold to the touch, appeared pale, and his veins were very visible and green. She said CR#1 was looking up at the ceiling in the direction of the light, with both arms stretched out like he was reaching for the light. She said CR#1's legs were off of his bed, so she assisted him with adjusting back into his bed. She said the resident did not resist CNA B touching him this time either. She said between 4:00 AM and 5:00 AM, CNA C assisted her with CR#1's incontinent care. She said CR #1 was still looking at the ceiling and reaching toward the light with both arms. She said CNA C told her CR#1 looked like he was not going to make it. She said she told CNA C that LVN A was already aware of CR#1's condition. She said the last time she saw CR#1 was around 6:00 AM when she passed by CR#1's room, she said she could see he was still lying in his bed with both arms still stretched out toward the ceiling. She said around 6:30 AM, she went back to LVN A to ask if she checked on CR#1. She said she told LVN A CR#1 still did not look good. She said LVN A told her she might go check on CR#1 again. She said she did not know whether LVN A assessed CR#1. She said she did not tell anyone else about the resident's change in condition. She said she did not see CR#1 again before leaving the facility at 7:00 AM. She said a change in condition was when a resident had a change in behavior. She said when she observed a change in condition in a resident, she was supposed to notify the nurse. She said she never observed CR#1 put anything in his mouth.
Please note, CR#1's observed behavior of holding his arms up was an unusual behavior that had not been seen before.
Record review of CR#1's electronic record revealed no documented nursing assessment related to CAN B's change in condition reports, completed for CR#1 on 8/30 through 8/31/23.
In an interview with CNA A on 09/06/2023 at 2:21 PM, she said she arrived at the facility for work and made it to the 400 hall around 7:18 AM. She said LVN A and LVN B were near room [ROOM NUMBER] doing morning report for their shift change. She said she was the only CNA that worked 400 hall during the 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift. She said she began doing her rounds on the 400 hall. She said when she got to CR#1's room looked like he had passed away. She said she observed him lying in bed, with his arms crossed, and one hand on top of the other. She said she thought this was strange because CR#1 always did a lot of moving throughout the night. She said she had never found the resident in his bed with his sheets or covers perfectly straightened out on top of him She said she touched his hand and shoulder, and they were ice cold. She said she went into the hall where LVN A and LVN B were, standing near room [ROOM NUMBER], and told LVN A and LVN B, CR#1 had died. She said LVN A walked away from CNA A and LVN B ran to CR#1's room. She said when CNA A and LVN B made it to CR#1's room, LVN B asked where LVN A went and began yelling for LVN A to come assist LVN B. She said LVN B yelled for LVN A to call 911, while LVN B called the DON. She said she went to hall 200 to alert LVN E to assist LVN B in CR#1's room. She said on her way back to the resident's room, LVN B was still standing at the nurse's station. She said when she made it to CR#1's room, LVN C was performing CPR on the resident in his bed. She said LVN E also assisted with CPR on the resident. She said LVN B came into the resident's room a little while later and seemed uninterested in what was happening. She said the police and EMS showed up soon after that. She said she did not know what time it was when she found the resident unresponsive. She said she did not know what time LVN C began CPR on the resident. She said she did not know what time 911 was called. She said she did not know who verified the resident's code status. She said she did not know whether a cardiac board was placed underneath the resident in his bed before facility staff began performing CPR.
In an interview with LVN A on 09/07/23 at 3:11 PM, she said she completed her final round on the 400 hall around 6:30 AM. She said CR#1 was not in distress and there was nothing different about the resident. She said she made sure the resident was breathing by watching the rise and fall of CR#1's chest. She said LVN A and LVN B counted controlled medications together and gave each other report on residents. She said she never observed any of the changes in condition CNA B reported to LVN A. She said she went back to the nurse's station. She said she did not know what time it was, but CNA A came to the nurse's station and told LVN A, LVN B needed LVN A's assistance in CR#1's room because CR#1 was unresponsive. LVN A said when she got to CR#1's room he was unresponsive, with no rise or fall of his chest taking place. LVN A said she assessed CR#1 and he did not have a pulse. LVN A said she was experiencing dire emergency symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). LVN A said she left CR#1's room to go to the restroom. LVN A said if she did not go to the restroom at that moment, she would have defecated on herself. LVN A said she saw LVN B go get the crash cart and when LVN A returned to CR#1's room after her emergency, she saw LVN C performing chest compressions. She said CR#1 was in his bed while CPR was performed. She said CR#1 was never moved to the floor. She said the facility crash cart had a backboard on it, but LVN A was not sure whether the board was placed underneath CR#1. LVN A said she did not know if it was appropriate to perform CPR on an individual lying in bed without a cardiac board under the individual. She said she did not know if a code was called throughout the facility for CR#1. She said she did not know at what time, but LVN F called 911. LVN A said she went back to the restroom, and when she returned, she tried to stay out of everyone's way. LVN A said she did not know how long LVN A was in the restroom either time she left CR#1's room. She said EMS had arrived and placed a machine to perform chest compressions on CR#1. She said she did not know what how long EMS worked on CR#1. She said she did not know what time EMS pronounced CR#1 deceased . She said she did not know if anyone documented the full code. She said she did not document anything related to CR#1's code, nor did she review any notes, related to CR#1's full code, for accuracy.
Interview with LVN B on 09/06/23 at 2:51 PM, she said CNA A told LVN A and LVN B, CR#1 was in his room unresponsive. She said she immediately went to CR#1's room. She said she knew CR#1 had been deceased for at least two hours. CR#1 was already deceased because his jaw was contracted and had no color to his skin. She said this was around 7:15 AM. She said she checked his pulse and respiration but none were present. She said around 7:20 AM, she used a blood pressure machine with a cuff, on the resident to check his blood pressure. She said there was no blood pressure read; the machine kept giving an error message. She said even though as nurses, they all knew CR#1 was already deceased , if he was a full code, they would still need to initiate CPR because the EMS operator would ask for this information. She said she felt like LVN A was leaving LVN B to deal with CR#1 being unresponsive, all by herself. She said LVN A made her upset because she tried to leave the facility at the time they found CR#1 unresponsive. She said LVN A was acting very strange. She said she wanted to She said she told CNA A not to let LVN A leave the building. She said she told LVN A that CR#1 was LVN A's resident too, and that she needed to help LVN B. LVN B said she called the DON around 7:30 AM. LVN B called the DON before any of the nurse's initiated CPR or checked for CR#2's code status. LVN B stated the DON told LVN B CR#1 was full code. She said she knew how to check a resident's code status, but the DON did it for her. LVN B said the DON gave LVN B directives to give to the team of nurses that needed to respond to the code. LVN B said the DON instructed to call 911, get the crash cart and to initiate CPR on CR#1. LVN B said she asked LVN A to call 911, but LVN A refused. LVN A said LVN F called 911, LVN C began chest compressions, LVN B brought the crash cart to CR#1's room and LVN E began connecting the ambu bag (medical tool which forces air into the lungs of patients who have either ceased breathing completely or who are struggling to breathe properly and need additional assistance) and AED machine. LVN B said 911 was called around 7:30 AM. LVN B said LVN A went to the restroom while all of this was happening. She said she did not know if a code status was called in the building, but all the nurses were close by and came to assist. She said a board was not placed under CR #1 while CPR was performed by facility staff. LVN B said all of the nurses in the room knew CR#1 was already deceased when they began CPR. She said CR #1 was lying in his bed, flat, in the lowest position, while CPR was performed. She said she heard CR #1's ribs crack when LVN C performed the first set of chest compressions. She said LVN C, LVN D, and LVN E took turns doing chest compressions until EMS arrived and took over. She said the nurses performed CPR on CR#1 while he lay in his bed. She said a cardiac board was not placed underneath CR#1 before they started CPR. She said the nurses performed CPR on CR#1 for about 20 minutes before EMS arrived. LVN B was not sure of time frames of she gave regarding initiating CPR on CR#2.
In an interview with LVN C on 09/08/23 at 4:12 PM, she said at about 7:20 AM, CNA A came to the nurse's station and told her CR#1 was in his bed, deceased . She said she walked over to LVN A and LVN B who were near the resident's room speaking to each other. She said she did not think the resident was deceased because LVN A and B seemed like they were having a normal conversation. She said when she got closer, she could hear LVN A and LVN B talking about the resident being deceased . She said she told LVN A and LVN B that an RN needed to be notified immediately. She said LVN B left, and was gone for more than a minute, but less than 5 minutes. She said LVN B returned, told LVN C CR #1 was a full code and CPR needed to be initiated. She said LVN B and LVN C were the first staff to go into the resident's room to begin CPR. She said the resident's body was cold to the touch and slightly stiff. She said she was the first nurse to do chest compressions on the resident. She said the resident was lying in his bed when she began the chest compressions. She said she knew there was a cardiac board on the crash cart. She said she did not recall seeing a cardiac board under the resident when she began chest compressions. She said she did not recall placing a cardiac board under CR#1 before LVN C began chest compressions on CR#1.
In an interview with LVN D on 09/08/23 at 10:45 AM, she said she did not know what time it was, but she knew she had not been at work longer than an hour. LVN D said her shift began at 7:00 AM. She said she was administering medications to her residents on hall 300. She said she was walking down the hallway to go and get something near the nurses station and saw commotion on the 400 hall. She said she went to see what was going on, then jumped in and offered support. She said she could not remember whether there was a code called throughout the facility or not. She said CR#1 was lying in his bed unresponsive while LVN F was performing chest compressions on the resident. She said she thought there was a white board underneath CR#1's body, but she was not sure. She said she could not tell whether the resident appeared normal or not because she was not familiar with CR#1. She said she did not remember whether CR#1's body felt warm or cold to the touch. She said she could not remember everyone present in CR#1's room because there was so much happening. LVN D said LVN F looked tired. She said she told LVN F she could take over chest compressions. She said all of the nurses stepped back from CR#1 after being instructed by the AED machine to stand clear. She said when the AED machine instructed for chest compressions to begin again, LVN D took over performing chest compressions on CR#1. She said EMS arrived to CR#1's room before LVN D completed a full set of chest compressions. She said EMS immediately took over and she returned to 300 hall because she had to finish administering medication to residents.
In an interview with the DON on 09/08/23 at 10:50 AM, she said she was aware there was a delay in calling 911. She said received a phone call from LVN B informing her CR#1 was deceased . She said she was told CNA A found CR#1 unresponsive in his bed at 7:15 AM. She said she did not remember the exact time of the phone call, but believed it was around 7:30 AM on 08/31/23. She said she accessed CR#1's medical information from her phone to verify CR #1's code status, which was full code. She said she instructed LVN B to have all available nurses assist with calling 911, obtaining the crash cart and beginning CPR. She said the 911 call was placed immediately after the DON gave the directive to LVN B. She said she became aware CPR was performed on CR #1 while lying in his bed once she arrived at the facility and received a report from LVN B on 08/31/23. She said from what she was told, LVN C was the first nurse to perform chest compressions. She said she could not recall off the top of her head who called 911 and who brought the crash cart to the CR#1's room. She said she also realized there was no one recording or writing and keeping times during CR#1's full code. The DON said there was room for the facility to improve on their preparedness for full code. She said the facility had already began working on making improvements. She said she did not recall asking or being told by any of the nurses involved whether a cardiac board was used during CPR on CR#1. She said if a cardiac board was not used, this was also inappropriate and would need to be addressed. She said the risk of performing CPR on a person without a cardiac board underneath them was chest compressions being performed improperly or not deep enough into the chest. the DON said improper chest compressions could cause injury to an individual's back.
Please note, CR#2's code status was only checked by the DON.
In an interview with the Administrator on 09/08/23 at 12:51 PM, he said he received a voicemail from the DON the morning of 08/31/23, asking him to return the DON's phone call. He said he could not remember the exact time of the phone call, but the Administrator called the DON back as soon as he got to his phone. He said she informed him CR#1 was a full code , and that EMS and police had arrived at the facility. He said he spoke more to the DON when he arrived at the facility that morning. He said based on the current status of the facility's investigation, the staff handled CR#1's full code appropriately. The Administrator said there was no delay in initiating CPR. He said the DON was contacted by one nurse at the same time as another nurse called 911, another nurse grabbed the crash cart, and another nurse began chest compressions. He said all these actions took place simultaneously. He said he was also unaware a cardiac board was not used while CPR was performed on CR#1. He said he was working on obtaining a copy of the EMS report.
In an interview with LVN E on 09/09/23 at 5:48 PM, he said he was working on his hall when CNA A came and told him there was an unresponsive resident and he needed to come and assist. He said when he made it to CR#1's room, LVN D was already doing chest compressions on CR#1. He said the resident was lying on his bed while the nurses performed CPR. He said he did not pay close attention to CR#1's condition or appearance when he came into the room. He said he was not familiar CR#1 prior to this incident. He said he did not notice whether a board was underneath the resident during CPR. He said he was focused on helping to save the resident's life. He said he immediately grabbed the ambu bag and placed it over CR#1's mouth. He said he thought LVN B had brought in the crash cart into CR#1's room, but he was not for sure. He said he could not remember the names of all the people in CR#1's room at that time because there was so much going on. He said he told one of the night nurses to call 911 but was not sure who called 911. He said he was not familiar with the night nurses. He said he did not know what time 911 was called. He said he could not remember which nurses performed chest compressions on the resident, but he knew there was more than one. He said all of the nurses were helping out during the code. He said when EMS arrived, everyone stepped back and let EMS take over. He said he returned to his hall to work because EMS had taken over and the nurses that worked on the hall were there.
In an interview with DON on 9/26/23, she said she was not at the facility at the time of the incident. She said staff called her when they found CR#1 unresponsive. She said when a resident is found unresponsive the expectation was to attempt to alert the resident, assist them in lying flat on their backs, call for help, verify code status and initiate CPR if necessary, call 911, make notifications to DON and responsible party. She said it was possible for these things to happen at the same time depending on how many individuals were available to assist during a full code. She said when a change in condition was reported to a nurse, the nurse was supposed to perform a head to toe assessment, document a change in condition assessment in the resident's electronic health record with vital signs and blood pressure, contact the resident's doctor, notify the responsible party and the DON. She said if the nurse did not observe a change in condition during assessment of the resident, the nurse needed to document the reported concerns and what was observed during the assessment.
Record review of facility policy on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) revised 1/2022 revealed: It is the policy of this facility to provide basic life support (BLS), including CPR, to any resident requiring such care prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel in the absence of advance directives or a Do Not Resuscitate order. Only staff members with current CPR certification for Healthcare Providers should perform the procedure. Only staff members certified to perform CPR shall perform the procedure. Procedure: 1. Check for responsiveness, quality of breathing and pulse simultaneously. 2. If unresponsive, not breathing .and no pulse, activate EMS system: Page of yell loudly for Code Blue to the area. Call 911. If available, bring AED to unresponsive person. 3. Start CPR per American Heart Association guidelines. 4. Do not stop CPR except in one of these situations: Sign of breathing and pulse activity. An AED is ready to use. Another trained responder of EMS personnel take over. Responder is too exhausted to continue. The scene becomes unsafe. AED, if available: a. Turn on AED. b. wipe bare chest dry. c. Attach pads. d. Plug in connector, if necessary. e. Clear rescuers from victim. Communicate clearly to all other rescuers to stop touching the victim. f.let AED analyze heart rhythm. g. If shock is advised, say, everyone stand clear.h. Deliver the shock. i. After delivering the shock, or if no shock is advised: Resume CPR per American Heart Association. Continue to follow the prompts of the AED. If at any time an obvious sign of breathing and pulse activity is noted, stop CPR and monitor breathing and for any changes in condition until EMS personnel take over.
This was determined to be an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on 09/09/23 at 6:25 PM. The Administrator was notified. The Administrator was provided the IJ template on 09/09/23 at 6:25 PM.
The POR submitted by the Administrator was accepted on 09/13/23 at 3:47 PM. The POR revealed:
Plan of Removal
F678
09/09/2023
The facility failed to ensure that nursing staff provided CPR in accordance with professional standards.
1. The Medical Director was notified of IJ on 09/09/2023 at 8:22 pm
2. Review of nursing staff personnel files was completed by , Director of Human Resources and validated by , RN, Director of Nursing to ensure current Licensed Nurses held a current CPR card completed 09/09/2023.
3. Review of all 86 resident physician orders for DNR/Full CODE status was completed by Director of Medical Reco[TRUNCATED]
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** F609
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure all alleged violations involving injury of unknown orig...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** F609
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure all alleged violations involving injury of unknown origin, abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property were reported immediately, but not later than 24 hours after the allegation was made, to the administrator of the facility and to other officials (including to the State Agency) for 2 (CR#2 and CR#4) of 12 residents reviewed for injury of unknown origin.
The facility failed to immediately report within 24 hours CR#2's injury of unknown origin when he had increased pain and was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff on 7/18/23.
The facility failed to immediately report within 24 hours CR#4's, who had glaucoma and was cognitively impaired, ingesting shampoo from an unlabeled medication cup while CNA gave him a shower.
Findings include:
CR #2 was an [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. He was diagnosed with metabolic encephalopathy, elevated white blood cell count, pure hypercholesterolemia, hypertensive heart disease, chronic atrial fibrillation, acute respiratory failure with hypoxia and hypercapnia, muscle weakness, dysphagia-oropharyngeal phase, abnormalities of gait and mobility, lack of coordination, cognitive communication deficit, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, and need for assistance with personal care.
Record review of CR #2's Care Plan dated 7/5/23 revealed CR#2 was at risk for impaired thought processes r/t cognitive communication deficit with interventions to give step by step instructions one at a time as needed to support cognitive function and keep routine consistent and try to provide consistent caregivers as much as possible in order to decrease confusion. CR#2 was found to have ADL self care performance deficit r/t limited mobility, impaired balance, pain, limited range of motion, and required assistance with bed positioning, eating and dressing. CR #2 was found to be at risk for falls r/t deconditioning, gait/balance problems, incontinence with interventions to be sure the call light is within reach and encourage to use it to call for assistance as needed and keep needed items, water, etc., in reach. CR#2 had antidepressant medication use r/t poor nutrition with interventions to educate resident, family/caregivers about risks, benefits and the side effects of medication, give anti depressant medications ordered by physician, monitor/document side effects and effectiveness. Antidepressant side effects: dry mouth, dry eyes, constipation, urinary retention, suicidal ideations, sedation, drowsiness, blurred vision, muscle tremor, agitation, rash, weight loss or weight gain, monitor for adverse side effects of antidepressant appetite changes, blurry vision, constipation ., observe for signs and symptoms of following: confusion, mood change, change in normal behavior, hallucinations/delusions, social isolation, suicidal ideations, withdrawal, decline in ability to help with/do ADLs, continence, cognitive function, shuffle gait, rigid muscles difficult ambulation, balance problems, accidents, dizziness/vertigo, falls, movement problems, tremors .CR#2 had acute/chronic general pain with interventions as pain assessment every shift.
Record review of CR #2's admission MDS dated [DATE] revealed Cognitive Pattern BIMS Summary Score was 9 indicating moderately impaired cognition. CR#2's functional status revealed walking in room and corridor only occurred once or twice with 1 person assisting, bed mobility, transfer, locomotion on and off unit, dressing, eating, toilet use, and personal hygiene were extensive assistance with one person assisting.
Record review of CR#2's Physician's Orders, dated 06/27/23, revealed monitor and assess pain level every shift using the 0-10 scale .Lidoderm Patch 5% applied topically every morning for pain .dated 07/10/23, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Oral Tablet 5-325 MG Give 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for pain in the lower extremities .
Record review of CR#2's June-August 2023 MAR revealed, CR#2 was administered a Lidocaine Patch on his back every day from 06/27/23 to 07/31/23.
Record Review of CR#2's Pain Assessment, dated 06/27/23 revealed CR#2 expressed having aching back pain daily or several times a day, worst in the early morning. Medications and non-medication interventions were discussed between MD and CR#2.
Record review of CR#2's Radiology Results Report dated 7/18/23 revealed Shoulder X-ray complete 2 or more views, significant findings . No fracture or dislocation. Bony demineralization. Impression: Rotator cuff tear. Degenerative changes.
Record review of Nurse note dated 7/18/23 at 6:48 p.m. written by LVN G revealed Right shoulder x-ray results sent to NP. NP informed this writer that he needs to be seen by orthopedic. This writer informed CR#2's family member via telephone.
Record review of Nurse note dated 7/18/23 at 7:06 p.m. written by LVN G revealed Type Change in Condition. Change in Condition: symptoms or signs of condition change: Functional decline (worsening function and/or mobility) Other change in condition pain to right shoulder. Reported to primary care clinician: NP on 7/18/23 at 6 p.m., CR#2's family member notified 7/18/23 at 6 p.m.
Record review of Nurse note dated 7/19/23 at 10:39 a.m. written by LVN G revealed Pain: Yes, Pain level 8- 7/19/23 at 10:39 a.m. pain scale numerical. Pain originates from rotator cuff tear located at right shoulder described as frequent sharp pain nonpharmaceutical interventions include being at rest .Cognition is alert, oriented x 2 no active symptoms or treatments effecting level of consciousness, cognition, sleep, mood or behavior. Cognitive symptoms described as slow to answer verbally. Occasionally forgetful.
Record review of CR#2's Progress note dated 7/19/23 by NP revealed Resident (CR#2) is seen and examined in bed, he is awake alert and oriented, he denies any distress or discomfort at my time of examination. Patient had pain to right shoulder which x-ray was positive for rotator cuff tear for which Orthopedic appointment has been placed for 7/24/23. He has otherwise not had any other acute change in condition.
In an interview with LVN G on 09/25/23 at 12:25 PM, she said she contacted CR#2's nurse practitioner to order an x-ray of the resident's shoulder because he was always complained about shoulder pain. She said she contacted CR#2's responsible party when the x-ray results returned diagnosing the resident with a torn rotator cuff. She said she did not remember what she told the responsible party what the reason for the x-ray was. She said a torn rotator cuff could be caused from overstraining the arm and muscle, or pushing down or applying too much weight on a surface. She said if she was notified of a resident fall, witnessed or unwitnessed, she would perform a head to toe assessment, check vital signs, document findings in a progress note or complete a change in condition assessment. She said if there were no concerns or injuries, she would still notify the resident's physician, the DON and the responsible party. She said if the resident hit their head or suffered an unwitnessed fall, she would begin doing neuro checks on the resident for 72 hours. She said if there were injuries or concerns regarding the resident, she would discuss the information with the physician and follow whatever directives were given. She said neuro checks were not completed in CR#2's Clinical records, but documented on one page sheets, turned into the ADON's and DON.
In an interview on 9/14/23 at 10:15 a.m. with CR#2's family member, she said CR#2 moved into the facility in June 2023. CR#2's family member stated around mid-July 2023 (unknown date), the family member received a phone call from LVN G informing her the resident had a fractured rotator cuff. She said LVN G told her the resident was complaining of pain in his shoulder. She said after being informed about CR#2's injury, the next time she visited him, she requested a copy of the incident report. She said the facility did not have an incident report.
In an interview with PT A on 09/25/23 at 1:20 PM, she said any time she became aware of an incident with a resident, she was supposed to report it to the resident's nurse immediately. She said she did not know if the nurse assessed CR#2. She said CR#2 made increasing complaints of pain in his shoulder. She said the reason an x-ray was ordered for CR#2 was due to his increasing complaints of pain. She said she did not know who ordered the x-ray to be performed on CR#2.
In an interview with LVN G on 09/25/23 at 1:48 PM, she said she did not know whether CR#2 was assessed by another staff. She said she remembered having to perform neuro checks for CR#2 at some point during his stay at the facility. She said if she was notified of a resident's unwitnessed fall, she perform a head to toe assessment, check vitals, check for skin tears and any other visible injuries, document a change in condition, if necessary, call the resident's doctor, notify the DON and the responsible party. She said if a change in condition was not necessary, she would at least document what was reported to her, what she found during her assessment of the resident. She said if the resident hit their head, she would ask the doctor if the resident needed to be sent to the hospital or monitored by neuro checks. She said CR#2 complained about pain from the time he was admitted to the facility, until he was discharged . She said CR#2 suffered from chronic pain and was prescribed Tylenol as a PRN medication for pain. She said any time CR#2 complained about pain, she documented the information on CR#2's MAR progress notes at the time she administered pain medication to CR#2. She said she did not know why she could not locate any notes related to complaints of pain from CR#2 on his June, July and August 2023 MAR's. She said she was trained to document the resident's level of pain by asking the resident to identify their pain on a scale of 1-10, and whether the pain was radiating or not. She said if she performed an assessment, she would have documented it in their system. She said she contacted CR#2's NP to get an x-ray order of CR#2's left shoulder because CR#2 began making increased complaints of pain to his left shoulder after the resident's roommate said CR#2 fell. She said she probably could have documented CR#2's complaints of pain better. She said if the resident was on a coagulant they are to monitor for any signs of bleeding for a resident on anticoagulants and suffered a fall. She said this information would be documented in the resident's eMAR. She said if there is a witnessed fall and head hit, they initiate neuro checks.
In an Interview with Administrator and Clinical Market Leader on 9/28/23 at 10:58 a.m. she stated CR#2's family member said the rotator cuff tear was a longstanding issue. The Administrator stated if CR#2 had an unwitnessed fall it would be reported and he stated the DON was also able to make a report to the State.
In an interview on 9/28/23 at 11:20 a.m. with the DON, the Administrator and Clinical Market Leader, The DON stated in the morning meetings they discussed incidents, and allegations. The Administrator stated the allegations regarding CR#2 were not discussed in the morning meeting. Clinical Market Leader stated she would report the allegations about CR#2's to the State, and based on their own evidence she would do an investigation and an assessment. Clinical Market Leader stated a visual or staff looking at CR#2 was not appropriate to complete an assessment. The DON stated in her job she reviewed incidents/accident reports, but no one reviewed CR#2's incident/accidents. The DON stated she reviews assessments, and care plans weekly and as needed and she reviewed CR#2's Care plan but she did not recall when she did the review. The DON stated when she reviews care plans she looks for any changes residents have, ensure their initial care plan was completed, and to add anything specifically to the resident they need personalized.
In an interview on 9/28/23 at 12:15 p.m. with Clinical Market Leader, she stated the staff are aware when to involve their clinical resource and the staff were aware they should have informed them when something would arise to a reportable. She stated if the staff do not know what to do, they should make a call and they also have what to include when reporting. This incident should have been reported and investigated.
In an interview on 9/28/23 at 12:50 p.m. with the Administrator and DON, the Administrator stated from the time they were educated about the incident they have increased their intakes and reporting when they were not sure what happened in the incident they report, and they had 5 days to investigate it. He stated unfortunately, they cannot go back and change the past and they were trying to get better on those and it's a consistent work in progress.
In an interview with ADON B on 9/29/23 at 8:55 AM, she said she was familiar with CR#2. She said CR#2 was a resident on the hall she was responsible for. She said she entered CR#2's order into his electronic health record upon his admission to the facility. She said CR#2 used his wheelchair most of the time when he was not in his bed. She said she believed LVN G completed an assessment on CR#2. She said when the resident got here, the resident had a poor appetite. She said CR#2's family member said since his other family member passed on the years before, his appetite had been poor since then. She said with regard to CR#2's increased pain, CR#2 already had pain in his shoulder. She said she could not speak to why the shoulder pain was not documented at the time of admission. ADON B said CR#2 did not want to participate in therapy. She said they spoke to the family and told CR#2 in order for him to go home, he had to complete therapy. She said CR#2 began participating in therapy and had increased pain, she said they attributed the increased pain to CR#2 now participating in therapy. ADON B said CR#2 was not doing therapy before, but now he was and they attributed the pain to increased activity via therapy. She said if CR#2's rotator cuff tear a new injury, she would report it, but the nurse practitioner said CR#2's injury was chronic. She said she spoke to the nurse practitioner. The ADON said an unwitnessed fall occurs when a staff finds a resident on the floor and no one knows how they fall, and the resident can't say how they fell. She said when a nurse was notified of an unwitnessed fall, they do neuro checks, head to toe assessments, pain assessments for 72 hours. She said if there are any abnormalities, they will notify the doctor. ADON said she did not have LVN G sign anything, or review anything after this. She said she just instructed LVN G to do an assessment on CR#2. She said she did not review LVN G's assessment or CR#2's electronic health record. The ADON said she was not aware CR#2 was prescribed and administered an anticoagulant medication. She said CR#2's care plan should have included the anticoagulant medication. She said if a resident was prescribed an anticoagulant and was reported to have an unwitnessed fall, she would treat the situation like a witnessed fall. She said the resident's doctor would need to be contacted, neuro checks and other assessments for 72 hours, and notify the RP. The ADON said a resident on anticoagulant medication not being assessed after unwitnessed fall was at risk of bleeding. The ADON said she was aware of CR#2's rotator cuff tear. She said the facility did an investigation into CR#2's injury, and according to x-ray results, the rotator cuff tear was a degenerative injury. She said they spoke to CR#2, and CR#2's family member. She said that was the investigation they did for CR#2's injury. The ADON said she did not document any of the conversations regarding the rotator cuff tear because she thought the DON had done it. She said none of the nurse's ever told the ADON CR#2 experiencing shoulder pain. She said the pain medication prescribed for CR#2 was for his hip.
In an interview on 9/29/23 at 11:23 a.m. with the Orthopedic Physician he stated he saw CR#2 once on July 24, 2023 and CR#2 came in with his family member with right shoulder pain. He stated CR#2's family member told the physician CR#2 fell and had a vertebral fracture and was unable to move his wheelchair. The Physician stated the bars on his wheelchair obstructed any view of the shoulder so he could not get the x-rays. The Orthopedic physician stated CR#2 was weak on all rotator cuff testing and two days ago, the Clinical Market Leader called from the facility saying, how did you diagnose a rotator cuff tear with acute x-rays. He stated the Clinical Market Leader sent a one view x-ray and it was hard to tell anything on one view that was a one-dimensional structure. He stated he needed more info from CR#2 and additional views. The Physician stated CR#2's rotator cuff was fully torn, or he could have had 2 fibers hanging on and then it broke eventually. He stated CR#2 did not complain of an injury, just increased shoulder pain. The Orthopedic physician stated if the rotator cuff was fully torn it could not become more torn, but if CR#2 had further injury like a fall it could have completely torn. The physician stated he was unable to examine CR#2's shoulder more because of the patient's (CR#2's) condition. The physician stated CR#2 had not had the shoulder pain initially, he did not know if the patient (CR#2) fell or if transferring him or moving him improperly could have caused the rotator cuff to completely tear. He stated it was hard to say definitively the reason for the rotator cuff tear. He stated it was hard because if CR#2 had a fracture it would be healed by now, but rotator cuff's once torn completely do not just repair. The Orthopedic physician stated if CR#2 did not have issues with his shoulder before it was not all the way torn, but he could not say if it happened in the facility, or if it happened in the hospital. He stated CR#2's condition was chronic and long standing but it does not mean his symptoms were chronic and longstanding. The Physician stated if CR#2 was asymptomatic before did not mean he did not have the problem and just because the problem occurred did not mean it existed before. He stated if CR#2 did have the condition before a fall, a fall undoubtedly can reinjure and could cause significant injury. He stated it was impossible to say how long CR#2 had it and chronic was longer than 3 months. He stated the x-rays were from a while back, but it did not mean CR#2 did not injure himself due to falling, it absolutely could have happened from a fall or mistreatment.
CR#4
Record review of CR #4's face sheet revealed he was a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE]. He was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (constriction of airways and difficulty breathing), acute kidney failure (kidney unable to filter waste), non-St elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction (partial blockage of one of the coronary arteries, causing reduced flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart), atherosclerotic heart disease (narrows the arteries close to your heart), type 2 diabetes with diabetic neuropathy (high blood sugar with type of nerve damage mostly affects legs and feet), need for assistance with personal care, unsteadiness on feet, muscle weakness, lack of coordination, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), pleural effusion (water on the lungs), mild cognitive impairment, radiculopathy of cervical region (pinched nerve), major depressive disorder, anemia (low red blood cells), chronic pain syndrome, heart failure (heart muscle unable to pump blood), respiratory failure (not enough oxygen in the tissue in your body or when you have too much carbon dioxide in your blood), rectal abscess (collection of pus from an infection near the anus), gastrointestinal hemorrhage (bleeding in your digestive tract), obstructive and reflux uropathy (disorder of the urinary tract that occurs due to obstructed urinary flow), and difficulty walking.
Record review of CR #4's Care Plan dated 1/16/23 revealed CR#4 was found at risk for impaired thought processes r/t mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology with interventions as engage in simple, structured activities that avoid overly demanding tasks, Give step by step instructions one at a time as needed to support cognitive function, Keep routine consistent and try to provide consistent care givers as much as possible in order to decrease confusion. CR#4 also had potential for mood problem r/t mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology with interventions to assist to identify strengths, positive coping skills and reinforce these. CR#4 was identified for preferring to stay in room, has no interest in activities with interventions as establish and record prior level of activity involvement and interests by talking with resident, caregivers and family on admission and as necessary, explain the importance of social interaction and leisure activity time. Encourage participation by next review .
Record review of CR #4's Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Cognitive Pattern BIMS Summary Score was 10 indicating moderate impaired cognition. CR#4's functional status revealed walk in room and corridor did not occur, locomotion on/off the unit only occurred once or twice with person assisting, transfer only happened once or twice with the assistance of 2 staff, bed mobility and toilet use were extensive assistance with one person assisting. Bathing self performance was found to be activity itself did not occur. CR#4 required substantial/maximal assistance for toileting, upper and lower body dressing and was dependent for shower/bathing self and putting on/taking off footwear. CR#4 was found to have occasional pain.
Record review of CR#4's Nurse notes dated 7/1/23 at 6:33 p.m. by LVN I revealed, Around 5 p.m. staff reported, while bathing resident he placed a cup on table with soap in it, about 30cc. Resident drank the soap. He stated he thought it was his medicine. Resident alert and oriented x 4, no distress noted. No complaint of pain or discomfort NP was notified, monitor Patient. DON was notified by message. Call light was in reach.
Record review of CR#4's Nurse Notes dated 7/2/2023 at 12:33 p.m. by LVN I revealed, Complained of upset stomach, nausea, and cannot move bowels. Alert and oriented x 4, .Called team Health, spoke with NP. Give enema, rectal, gave Zofran as ordered.
Record review of CR#4's Clinical records did not reveal an incident report.
Record review of CR#4's Clinical records did not reveal neuro checks.
In an interview with ADON A on 09/14/23 at 12:00 PM, she said the CNA took CR#4 to take a shower and there was soap in a medication cup. She said she did not recall seeing an incident report.
In an interview on 09/14/23 at 1:42 PM with the DON she stated she was aware of the incident in July 2023 with CR#4. The DON stated she was told that a CNA was giving CR#4 a shower and CR#4 drank shampoo. The DON stated she believed CR#4's nurse informed her of the incident, but she was not sure. The DON stated the CNA poured shampoo from the bottle into a medicine cup to use on CR#4 during the shower. She stated it was about 30 cc's worth of shampoo in the cup, and CR#4 drank it all. The DON stated she could not recall who the CNA was. She stated she did not report the incident to the State and she did not know why the incident was not reported. The DON stated after the incident, the CNA was in-serviced, but there was no disciplinary action as a result of the incident. She stated she would look for documents related to CR#4's incident and provide them to the State Surveyors.
In an interview with the Administrator on 09/21/23 at 5:40 PM, he said he was made aware of the incident with the shampoo after being informed by the DON a few days ago. He said the facility addressed the concern at the time the incident occurred. The Administrator stated the CNA involved in the incident did receive disciplinary action as a result of the incident. He stated the CNA no longer worked at the facility. The Administrator stated after learning about the incident, he reviewed all the information and discussed the incident with the facility's Clinical Resource. He stated the incident had not been reported to HHSC. He said he was not intending to report the incident to HHSC. He said based on the feedback from the Clinical Resource, the facility determined this incident did not meet the criteria to report to HHSC. The Administrator stated he was not aware documentation regarding this incident had been requested from the DON on 09/14/23. He stated he would have the DON email all documents to the State Surveyor.
In an interview with the Facility MD on 09/27/23 at 12:52 PM, she said stated the incident should have been reported to poison control and poison control would have been able to tell them what they needed to do for CR#4. The Facility MD stated gastro intestinal concerns, vomiting, and nausea may be symptoms someone could have. She stated if a resident ingested shampoo, they should contact the doctor and call poison control.
In an interview on 9/28/23 at 10:58 a.m. with the Clinical Market Leader she stated she found out about CR#4 who drank shampoo recently and the facility did not report it. She stated the Administrator said notification was done to CAC and physician. The Clinical Market Leader stated they were told to continue monitoring. She stated the CNA was giving a bed bath to CR#4, and it was soap and the CNA turned away CR#4. The Clinical Market Leader stated the Nurse assessed CR#4 and contacted CR#4's physician. She stated CR#4 went to hospital on 7/2/23 related to chest pain. She stated the days following the shampoo incident CR#4 had chronic abdominal issues prior to this and they contacted CR#4's physician. The Clinical Market Leader stated the facility did not contact poison control.
In an interview on 9/29/23 at 1:55 p.m. with RN B she stated she heard about CR#4 swallowing shampoo, and he was her long term care resident. She learned about CR#4's situation after he was discharged . She stated she did not know about him swallowing shampoo when it happened.
In an interview on 9/29/23 at 2:22 p.m. ADON B she stated the shampoo was an unusual occurrence she would make sure the nurse documented it and she would assess the resident (CR#4) because shampoo is chemical and she would notify the DON and the Administrator and CR#4's family and the doctor. She stated she was not aware the incident happened. On Tuesday, 9/26/23 and learned State was in the building investigating shampoo on Monday, 9/25/23. She stated she was told that the CNA had shampoo on the bedside table and the CNA was giving care to CR#4 and CR#4 thought it was medicine and drank it. She stated she had no idea it happened, but if she were to be notified of an incident like that, she would expect the CNA to tell her when that happened. ADON B stated should she have been notified she would have completed an assessment, notified the Dr. and CR#4's family and the Administrator because it was an unusual occurrence. ADON B stated CR#4 should be monitored for several days after, notify the Dr. to ask what orders they want to be in place because CR#4 swallowed the shampoo, and they would have contacted poison control.
Record review of Abuse: Prevention of and Prohibition Against, revealed the following:
Revised on 10/22, It is the policy of this facility that each resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of Resident property, and exploitation the facility will provide oversight and monitoring to ensure that it's staff deliver care and services in a way that promotes and respects the rights of the residents to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of Resident property, and exploitation.
D. Prevention .assuring the residents are free from neglect by having the structures and processes to provide immediate care and services to all residents which includes but is not limited to the completion of a facility assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for its residents competently
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
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on investigation and record review the facility failed to thoroughly investigate injury of unknown origin for 2(CR#2 and C...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on investigation and record review the facility failed to thoroughly investigate injury of unknown origin for 2(CR#2 and CR#4) of 12 residents reviewed for thorough investigations.
CR#2 had an injury of unknown origin and the facility did not thoroughly investigate after he had increased pain and was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff on 7/18/23.
The facility failed to have evidence to demonstrate a thorough investigation after CR#4, who was cognitively impaired, ingested shampoo from a medicine cup while receiving a shower.
These failures placed residents at risk of further injury, pain and potential exposure to abuse and neglect.
Findings include:
Record review of CR #2's face sheet was an [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. He was diagnosed with metabolic encephalopathy, elevated white blood cell count, pure hypercholesterolemia, hypertensive heart disease, chronic atrial fibrillation, acute respiratory failure with hypoxia and hypercapnia, muscle weakness, dysphagia-oropharyngeal phase, abnormalities of gait and mobility, lack of coordination, cognitive communication deficit, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, and need for assistance with personal care.
Record review of CR #2's Care Plan dated 7/5/23 revealed CR#2 was at risk for impaired thought processes r/t cognitive communication deficit with interventions to give step by step instructions one at a time as needed to support cognitive function and keep routine consistent and try to provide consistent caregivers as much as possible in order to decrease confusion. CR#2 was found to have ADL self care performance deficit r/t limited mobility, impaired balance, pain, limited range of motion, and required assistance with bed positioning, eating and dressing. CR #2 was found to be at risk for falls r/t deconditioning, gait/balance problems, incontinence with interventions to be sure the call light is within reach and encourage to use it to call for assistance as needed and keep needed items, water, etc., in reach. CR#2 had antidepressant medication use r/t poor nutrition with interventions to educate resident, family/caregivers about risks, benefits and the side effects of medication, give anti depressant medications ordered by physician, monitor/document side effects and effectiveness. Antidepressant side effects: dry mouth, dry eyes, constipation, urinary retention, suicidal ideations, sedation, drowsiness, blurred vision, muscle tremor, agitation, rash, weight loss or weight gain, monitor for adverse side effects of antidepressant appetite changes, blurry vision, constipation ., observe for signs and symptoms of following: confusion, mood change, change in normal behavior, hallucinations/delusions, social isolation, suicidal ideations, withdrawal, decline in ability to help with/do ADLs, continence, cognitive function, shuffle gait, rigid muscles difficult ambulation, balance problems, accidents, dizziness/vertigo, falls, movement problems, tremors .CR#2 had acute/chronic general pain with interventions as pain assessment every shift.
Record review of CR#2's Care plan revealed no updates were made to CR#2's care plan after the discovery of his rotator cuff tear.
Record review of CR #2's admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Cognitive Pattern BIMS Summary Score was 9 indicating moderately impaired cognition. CR#2's functional status revealed walking in room and corridor only occurred once or twice in the last 7 days with 1 person assisting. Bed mobility, transfer, locomotion on and off unit, dressing, eating, toilet use, and personal hygiene were extensive assistance with one person assisting.
Record review of CR#2's Radiology Results Report dated 7/18/23 revealed Shoulder X-ray complete 2 or more views, significant findings . No fracture or dislocation. Bony demineralization. Impression: Rotator cuff tear. Degenerative changes.
Record review of CR#2's Psychiatric Initial assessment dated [DATE] revealed This patient (CR#2) was referred for Depression, Confusion. Today on exam:-In chair, poor eye contact, gave brief, incomplete and unreliable answers to specific questions.
Record review of Nurse note dated 7/18/23 at 10:58 a.m. written by LVN G revealed Resident is alert, oriented x 2 no active symptoms or treatments effecting level of consciousness, cognition, sleep, mood or behavior. Cognitive symptoms described as slow to answer verbally. Occasionally forgetful .transfer: self-performance Limited assistance, transfer- support provided: one person physical assistance.
Record review of Nurse note dated 7/18/23 at 6:48 p.m. written by LVN G revealed Right shoulder x-ray results sent to NP. NP informed this writer that he needs to be seen by orthopedic. This writer informed CR#2's family member via telephone.
Record review of Nurse note dated 7/18/23 at 7:06 p.m. written by LVN G revealed Type Change in Condition. Change in Condition: symptoms or signs of condition change: Functional decline (worsening function and/or mobility) Other change in condition pain to right shoulder. Reported to primary care clinician: NP on 7/18/23 at 6 p.m., CR#2's family member notified 7/18/23 at 6 p.m.
Record review of Nurse note dated 7/19/23 at 10:39 a.m. written by LVN G revealed Pain: Yes, Pain level 8- 7/19/23 at 10:39 a.m. pain scale numerical. Pain originates from rotator cuff tear located at right shoulder described as frequent sharp pain nonpharmaceutical interventions include being at rest .Cognition is alert, oriented x 2 no active symptoms or treatments effecting level of consciousness, cognition, sleep, mood or behavior. Cognitive symptoms described as slow to answer verbally. Occasionally forgetful.
Record review of CR#2's Progress note dated 7/19/23 by NP revealed Resident (CR#2) is seen and examined in bed, he is awake alert and oriented, he denies any distress or discomfort at my time of examination. Patient had pain to right shoulder which x-ray was positive for rotator cuff tear for which Orthopedic appointment has been placed for 7/24/23. He has otherwise not had any other acute change in condition.
Record review of CR#2's Daily Skilled Note dated 7/20/23 at 5:34 p.m. written by LVN B revealed Musculoskeletal: Observations of ROM, ADL care, locomotion, assistive device use are weak &limited ROM, 1 person assist for ADL care, wheelchair for locomotion when out of bed. No musculoskeletal changes observed .
In an interview with LVN G on 09/25/23 at 12:25 PM, she said she contacted CR#2's nurse practitioner to order an x-ray of the resident's shoulder because he was always complained about shoulder pain. She said she contacted CR#2's responsible party when the x-ray results returned diagnosing the resident with a torn rotator cuff. She said she did not remember what she told the responsible party what the reason for the x-ray was. She said a torn rotator cuff could be caused from overstraining the arm and muscle, or pushing down or applying too much weight on a surface. She said if she was notified of a resident fall, witnessed or unwitnessed, she would perform a head to toe assessment, check vital signs, document findings in a progress note or complete a change in condition assessment. She said if there were no concerns or injuries, she would still notify the resident's physician, the DON and the responsible party. She said if the resident hit their head or suffered an unwitnessed fall, she would begin doing neuro checks on the resident for 72 hours. She said if there were injuries or concerns regarding the resident, she would discuss the information with the physician and follow whatever directives were given. She said neuro checks were not completed in CR#2's Clinical records, but documented on one page sheets, turned into the ADON's and DON.
In an interview on 9/14/23 at 10:15 a.m. with CR#2's family member, she said CR#2 moved into the facility in June 2023. CR#2's family member stated around mid-July 2023 (unknown date), the family member received a phone call from LVN G informing her the resident had a fractured rotator cuff. She said LVN G told her the resident was complaining of pain in his shoulder. She said after being informed about CR#2's injury, the next time she visited him, she requested a copy of the incident report. She said the facility did not have an incident report.
In an interview with PT A on 09/25/23 at 1:20 PM, she said any time she became aware of an incident with a resident, she was supposed to report it to the resident's nurse immediately. She said she did not know if the nurse assessed CR#2. She said CR#2 made increasing complaints of pain in his shoulder. She said the reason an x-ray was ordered for CR#2 was due to his increasing complaints of pain. She said she did not know who ordered the x-ray to be performed on CR#2.
In an interview with LVN G on 09/25/23 at 1:48 PM, she said she did not know whether CR#2 was assessed by another staff. She said she remembered having to perform neuro checks for CR#2 at some point during his stay at the facility. She said if she was notified of a resident's unwitnessed fall, she perform a head to toe assessment, check vitals, check for skin tears and any other visible injuries, document a change in condition, if necessary, call the resident's doctor, notify the DON and the responsible party. She said if a change in condition was not necessary, she would at least document what was reported to her, what she found during her assessment of the resident. She said if the resident hit their head, she would ask the doctor if the resident needed to be sent to the hospital or monitored by neuro checks. She said CR#2 complained about pain from the time he was admitted to the facility, until he was discharged . She said CR#2 suffered from chronic pain and was prescribed Tylenol as a PRN medication for pain. She said any time CR#2 complained about pain, she documented the information on CR#2's MAR progress notes at the time she administered pain medication to CR#2. She said she did not know why she could not locate any notes related to complaints of pain from CR#2 on his June, July and August 2023 MAR's. She said she was trained to document the resident's level of pain by asking the resident to identify their pain on a scale of 1-10, and whether the pain was radiating or not. She said if she performed an assessment, she would have documented it in their system. She said she contacted CR#2's NP to get an x-ray order of CR#2's left shoulder because CR#2 began making increased complaints of pain to his left shoulder after the resident's roommate said CR#2 fell. She said she probably could have documented CR#2's complaints of pain better. She said if the resident was on a coagulant they are to monitor for any signs of bleeding for a resident on anticoagulants and suffered a fall. She said this information would be documented in the resident's eMAR. She said if there is a witnessed fall and head hit, they initiate neuro checks.
In an interview with the Facility MD on 09/27/23 at 12:52 PM, she said she was familiar with CR#2. She said the first time she assessed CR#2 was on 06/28/23. She said she saw CR#2 on 07/13/23 and CR#2 was not able to ambulate using his walker. She said she could not remember whether she noted whether CR#2 was able to ambulate. She said she noted CR#2 to be a minimum assist in bed and CR#2 could only take 10 steps with his walker. She said she never received any alerts from staff regarding pain to the shoulder. She said CR#2 was receiving skilled nursing services, so she was seeing him every week. She said CR#2 complained about pain every time she saw him. She said she decided to order the xray because CR#2 was complaining about shoulder pain. The MD said CR#2's x-ray results show a torn rotator cuff. The MD stated most rotator cuff injuries were more common in painters and tennis players. She said a rotator cuff tear was not typically an injury that could be sustained from one single movement. She said rotator cuff tears were the result of repeated motion of the arms. She said the reason she did not get a full history on CR#2, in regard to how he could've sustained the rotator cuff tear was because he was at the facility for skilled nursing. She said while CR #2 was under her care, she was seeing him on a weekly basis because he was receiving skilled nursing services. She said she prescribed the Voltaren Gel on 8/10/23 after CR#2 complained of pain in his shoulder and hands during her weekly assessment. She said she preferred not to prescribe narcotic medication for pain when it was possible.
In an interview with the MDS Nurse on 09/27/23 at 1:50 PM, she said when she completed CR#2's care plan, she goes over ever complete diagnoses, psychotropics. She said she was not sure as to why there was a breakdown in the system in having the resident's care plan updated. She said she did not remember hearing anything about CR#2 having a rotator cuff tear in the staff morning meetings. She said if the issue was acute or had to do with a medication, the nurse would be responsible for updating the care plan. She said she is typically swamped, so the nurse would assist. The MDS nurse said the RN F was responsible for psychotropics, the treatment nurse does wounds and anything triggered for ADL, hydration, constipation, incontinence she does and the DON does the falls.
In an interview on 9/26/23 at 1:30 p.m. with the DON, she said she was aware of the shoulder injury to CR#2. He has a chronic issue of shoulder pain, and she said he came from a different facility and had a fall at that facility. CR#2 also had a fall at home prior to that. He was complaining of pain in the shoulder and the x-ray showed rotator cuff injury. He was sent to ortho and ortho said it was chronic. She stated the CR#2 was admitted with the injury. She referred to miscellaneous documents in the electronic file. Surveyor and DON looked together and there was no mention of the injury in the documents DON stated was there. CR#2 was on pain management already. Surveyor and DON reviewed the clinical file and discovered the pain management was for his back. She stated that she found out about the injury after admission. He was given x ray order for shoulder pain. He was complaining more of shoulder pain. DON stated that just because he had increased shoulder pain did not mean this was an injury of unknown origin or was a new injury. She stated that her and the NP had a discussion about situation (injury). She said NP was within the same group as the other facility, possibly. DON stated that she does not know for sure but believes NP was seeing CR#2 before. DON confirmed with surveyor that CR#2 was not care planned for rotator cuff injury and that CR#2 was a fall risk upon admission. She doesn't recall looking at assessments, She did not assess CR#2. She said based on the policy she supposes it would be an injury of unknown origin. The Administrator is aware at this point. But at the time of incident it was talked about in the morning meeting. She said she is capable of reporting incidents. If another staff came to her about a resident having a fall the expectation is to assess the resident. Nueros would be initiated for unwitnessed falls. It would be herself or the ADON who are on the hall to oversee the documentation and ensure it was done. Care plan should be updated. Interventions he had were working, he would put the light on and they would check on him.
In an Interview with Administrator and Clinical Market Leader on 9/28/23 at 10:58 a.m. she stated they recently looked at CR#2's previous hospital records before coming to their facility and found CR#2 had arm swelling, but it did not say right or left and the hospital completed a doppler for DVT (Deep vein thrombosis) and it was ruled out. She stated CR#2 had a fall prior to being discharged going to another Nursing facility CR#2 went home and went to a hospital. She stated the facility did not have hospital records that show CR#2 had rotator cuff injury and the facility did not have any other records. The Administrator stated the facility did reach out to CR#2's previous Nursing facility to get CR#2's paperwork and they did speak with the NP and that is when x-ray was done. The Administrator stated CR#2's family member said the rotator cuff tear was a longstanding issue. The Administrator stated when the NP gave CR#2 the order for an x-ray he was not aware that CR#2 had increased pain. She stated CR#2 came into the facility with right shoulder pain, but the facility assumed therapy would help but it did not help it. She stated CR#2 started not participating in therapy so NP gave order to give CR#2 an x-ray.
In an interview on 9/28/23 at 11:20 a.m. with the DON, the Administrator and Clinical Market Leader she stated she would report the allegations about CR#2's injury of unknown origin to the State, and based on their own evidence she would do an investigation and an assessment. Clinical Market Leader stated a visual or staff looking at CR#2 was not appropriate to complete an assessment. The DON stated in her job she reviewed incidents/accident reports, but no one reviewed CR#2's incident/accidents. The DON stated she reviews assessments, and care plans weekly and as needed. She reviewed CR#2's Care plan but she did not recall when she did the review. The DON stated when she reviews care plans she looks for any changes residents have, ensure their initial care plan was completed, and add anything a specific resident needed personalized.
In an interview on 9/28/23 at 12:15 p.m. with Clinical Market Leader she stated the IDT team looks at incidents/accidents but if CR#2 was not documented it would not have triggered. She stated someone should have reported the incidents to them. She stated the staff should have told them about the Shampoo incident and that she had no clue. She stated the staff are aware when to involve their clinical resource and the staff were aware they should have informed them when something would arise to a reportable. She stated if the staff do not know what to do, they should make a phone call and they also have what to include when reporting. Clinical Market Leader said she has been getting the same things the State Surveyors have been getting where the facility staff were not giving her all the information and they have been giving 1 piece here and 1 piece there.
In an interview on 9/28/23 at 12:50 p.m. with the Administrator and DON, the Administrator stated they educated themselves and they were looking at how can they do a thorough investigation, and what questions they need to ask.
In an interview with ADON B on 9/29/23 at 8:55 AM, she said she was familiar with CR#2. She said CR#2 was a resident on the hall she was responsible for. She said she entered CR#2's order into his electronic health record upon his admission to the facility. She said CR#2 used his wheelchair most of the time when he was not in his bed. She said she believed LVN G completed an assessment on CR#2. She said when the resident got here, the resident had a poor appetite. She said CR#2's family member said since his other family member passed on the years before, his appetite had been poor since then. She said with regard to CR#2's increased pain, CR#2 already had pain in his shoulder. She said she could not speak to why the shoulder pain was not documented at the time of admission. ADON B said CR#2 did not want to participate in therapy. She said they spoke to the family and told CR#2 in order for him to go home, he had to complete therapy. She said CR#2 began participating in therapy and had increased pain, she said they attributed the increased pain to CR#2 now participating in therapy. ADON B said CR#2 was not doing therapy before, but now he was and they attributed the pain to increased activity via therapy. She said if CR#2's rotator cuff tear a new injury, she would report it, but the nurse practitioner said CR#2's injury was chronic. She said she spoke to the nurse practitioner. The ADON said an unwitnessed fall occurs when a staff finds a resident on the floor and no one knows how they fall, and the resident can't say how they fell. She said when a nurse was notified of an unwitnessed fall, they do neuro checks, head to toe assessments, pain assessments for 72 hours. She said if there are any abnormalities, they will notify the doctor. ADON said she did not have LVN G sign anything, or review anything after this. She said she just instructed LVN G to do an assessment on CR#2. She said she did not review LVN G's assessment or CR#2's electronic health record. The ADON said she was not aware CR#2 was prescribed and administered an anticoagulant medication. She said CR#2's care plan should have included the anticoagulant medication. She said if a resident was prescribed an anticoagulant and was reported to have an unwitnessed fall, she would treat the situation like a witnessed fall. She said the resident's doctor would need to be contacted, neuro checks and other assessments for 72 hours, and notify the RP. The ADON said a resident on anticoagulant medication not being assessed after unwitnessed fall was at risk of bleeding. The ADON said she was aware of CR#2's rotator cuff tear. She said the facility did an investigation into CR#2's injury, and according to x-ray results, the rotator cuff tear was a degenerative injury. She said they spoke to CR#2, and CR#2's family member. She said that was the investigation they did for CR#2's injury. The ADON said she did not document any of the conversations regarding the rotator cuff tear because she thought the DON had done it. She said none of the nurse's ever told the ADON CR#2 experiencing shoulder pain. She said the pain medication prescribed for CR#2 was for his hip.
In an interview on 9/29/23 at 11:23 a.m. with the Orthopedic Physician he stated he saw CR#2 once on July 24, 2023 and CR#2 came in with his family member with right shoulder pain. He stated CR#2's family member told the physician CR#2 fell and had a vertebral fracture and was unable to move his wheelchair. The Physician stated the bars on his wheelchair obstructed any view of the shoulder so he could not get the x-rays. The Orthopedic physician stated CR#2 was weak on all rotator cuff testing and two days ago, the Clinical Market Leader called from the facility saying, how did you diagnose a rotator cuff tear with acute x-rays. He stated the Clinical Market Leader sent a one view x-ray and it was hard to tell anything on one view that was a one-dimensional structure. He stated he needed more info from CR#2 and additional views. The Physician stated CR#2's rotator cuff was fully torn, or he could have had 2 fibers hanging on and then it broke eventually. He stated CR#2 did not complain of an injury, just increased shoulder pain. The Orthopedic physician stated if the rotator cuff was fully torn it could not become more torn, but if CR#2 had further injury like a fall it could have completely torn. The physician stated he was unable to examine CR#2's shoulder more because of the patient's (CR#2's) condition. The physician stated CR#2 had not had the shoulder pain initially, he did not know if the patient (CR#2) fell or if transferring him or moving him improperly could have caused the rotator cuff to completely tear. He stated it was hard to say definitively the reason for the rotator cuff tear. He stated it was hard because if CR#2 had a fracture it would be healed by now, but rotator cuff's once torn completely do not just repair. The Orthopedic physician stated if CR#2 did not have issues with his shoulder before it was not all the way torn, but he could not say if it happened in the facility, or if it happened in the hospital. He stated CR#2's condition was chronic and long standing but it does not mean his symptoms were chronic and longstanding. The Physician stated if CR#2 was asymptomatic before did not mean he did not have the problem and just because the problem occurred did not mean it existed before. He stated if CR#2 did have the condition before a fall, a fall undoubtedly can reinjure and could cause significant injury. He stated it was impossible to say how long CR#2 had it and chronic was longer than 3 months. He stated the x-rays were from a while back, but it did not mean CR#2 did not injure himself due to falling, it absolutely could have happened from a fall or mistreatment.
CR#4
Record review of CR #4's face sheet revealed he was a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE]. He was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (constriction of airways and difficulty breathing), acute kidney failure (kidney unable to filter waste), non-St elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction (partial blockage of one of the coronary arteries, causing reduced flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart), atherosclerotic heart disease (narrows the arteries close to your heart), type 2 diabetes with diabetic neuropathy (high blood sugar with type of nerve damage mostly affects legs and feet), need for assistance with personal care, unsteadiness on feet, muscle weakness, lack of coordination, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), pleural effusion (water on the lungs), mild cognitive impairment, radiculopathy of cervical region (pinched nerve), major depressive disorder, anemia (low red blood cells), chronic pain syndrome, heart failure (heart muscle unable to pump blood), respiratory failure (not enough oxygen in the tissue in your body or when you have too much carbon dioxide in your blood), rectal abscess (collection of pus from an infection near the anus), gastrointestinal hemorrhage (bleeding in your digestive tract), obstructive and reflux uropathy (disorder of the urinary tract that occurs due to obstructed urinary flow), and difficulty walking.
Record review of CR #4's Care Plan dated 1/16/23 revealed CR#4 was found at risk for impaired thought processes r/t mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology with interventions as engage in simple, structured activities that avoid overly demanding tasks, Give step by step instructions one at a time as needed to support cognitive function, Keep routine consistent and try to provide consistent care givers as much as possible in order to decrease confusion. CR#4 also had potential for mood problem r/t mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology with interventions to assist to identify strengths, positive coping skills and reinforce these. CR#4 was identified for preferring to stay in room, has no interest in activities with interventions as establish and record prior level of activity involvement and interests by talking with resident, caregivers and family on admission and as necessary, explain the importance of social interaction and leisure activity time. Encourage participation by next review. CR#4 was also found to be at risk for impaired visiual function related to glaucoma .
Record review of CR #4's Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Cognitive Pattern BIMS Summary Score was 10 indicating moderate impaired cognition. CR#4's functional status revealed walk in room and corridor did not occur, locomotion on/off the unit only occurred once or twice with person assisting, transfer only happened once or twice with the assistance of 2 staff, bed mobility and toilet use were extensive assistance with one person assisting. Bathing self performance was found to be activity itself did not occur. CR#4 required substantial/maximal assistance for toileting, upper and lower body dressing and was dependent for shower/bathing self and putting on/taking off footwear. CR#4 was found to have occasional pain.
Record review of CR#4's Nurse notes dated 7/1/23 at 6:33 p.m. by LVN I revealed, Around 5 p.m. staff reported, while bathing resident he placed a cup on table with soap in it, about 30cc. Resident drank the soap. He stated he thought it was his medicine. Resident alert and oriented x 4, no distress noted. No complaint of pain or discomfort NP was notified, monitor Patient. DON was notified by message. Call light was in reach.
Record review of CR#4's Nurse Notes dated 7/2/2023 at 12:33 p.m. by LVN I revealed, Complained of upset stomach, nausea, and cannot move bowels. Alert and oriented x 4, .Called team Health, spoke with NP. Give enema, rectal, gave Zofran as ordered.
Record review of CR#4's Clinical records did not reveal an incident report.
Record review of CR#4's Clinical records did not reveal neuro checks.
In an interview with ADON A on 09/14/23 at 12:00 PM, she said the CNA took CR#4 to take a shower and there was soap in a medication cup. She said she did not recall seeing an incident report.
In an interview on 09/14/23 at 1:42 PM with the DON she stated she was aware of the incident in July 2023 with CR#4. The DON stated she was told that a CNA was giving CR#4 a shower and CR#4 drank shampoo. The DON stated she believed CR#4's nurse informed her of the incident, but she was not sure. The DON stated the CNA poured shampoo from the bottle into a medicine cup to use on CR#4 during the shower. She stated it was about 30 cc's worth of shampoo in the cup, and CR#4 drank it all. The DON stated she could not recall who the CNA was. She stated she did not report the incident to the State and she did not know why the incident was not reported. The DON stated after the incident, the CNA was in-serviced, but there was no disciplinary action as a result of the incident. She stated she would look for documents related to CR#4's incident and provide them to the State Surveyors.
In an interview with the Administrator on 09/21/23 at 5:40 PM, he said he was made aware of the incident with the shampoo after being informed by the DON a few days ago. He said the facility addressed the concern at the time the incident occurred. The Administrator stated the CNA involved in the incident did receive disciplinary action as a result of the incident. He stated the CNA no longer worked at the facility. The Administrator stated after learning about the incident, he reviewed all the information and discussed the incident with the facility's Clinical Resource. He stated the incident had not been reported to HHSC. He said he was not intending to report the incident to HHSC. He said based on the feedback from the Clinical Resource, the facility determined this incident did not meet the criteria to report to HHSC. The Administrator stated he was not aware documentation regarding this incident had been requested from the DON on 09/14/23. He stated he would have the DON email all documents to the State Surveyor.
In an interview with the Facility MD on 09/27/23 at 12:52 PM, she said stated the incident should have been reported to poison control and poison control would have been able to tell them what they needed to do for CR#4. The Facility MD stated gastro intestinal concerns, vomiting, and nausea may be symptoms someone could have. She stated if a resident ingested shampoo, they should contact the doctor and call poison control.
In an interview on 9/28/23 at 10:58 a.m. with the Clinical Market Leader she stated she found out about CR#4 who drank shampoo recently and the facility did not report it. She stated the Administrator said notification was done to CAC and physician. The Clinical Market Leader stated they were told to continue monitoring. She stated the CNA was giving a bed bath to CR#4, and it was soap and the CNA turned away CR#4. The Clinical Market Leader stated the Nurse assessed CR#4 and contacted CR#4's physician. She stated CR#4 went to hospital on 7/2/23 related to chest pain. She stated the days following the shampoo incident CR#4 had chronic abdominal issues prior to this and they contacted CR#4's physician. The Clinical Market Leader stated the facility did not contact poison control.
In an interview on 9/29/23 at 1:55 p.m. with RN B she stated she heard about CR#4 swallowing shampoo, and he was her long term care resident. She learned about CR#4's situation after he was discharged . She stated she did not know about him swallowing shampoo when it happened.
In an interview on 9/29/23 at 2:22 p.[TRUNCATED]
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide treatment and care in accordance with the comprehensive pe...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide treatment and care in accordance with the comprehensive person-centered care plan and in accordance with professional standards of practice for 1 resident (CR#2) of 12 residents reviewed for quality of care.
The facility failed update CR #2's comprehensive care plan after CR#2 was diagnosed with torn rotator cuff.
This failure placed residents at risk of not receiving needed care and services to meet the resident's physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.
Findings include:
Record review of CR #2's face sheet was an [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. He was diagnosed with metabolic encephalopathy, elevated white blood cell count, pure hypercholesterolemia, hypertensive heart disease, chronic atrial fibrillation, acute respiratory failure with hypoxia and hypercapnia, muscle weakness, dysphagia-oropharyngeal phase, abnormalities of gait and mobility, lack of coordination, cognitive communication deficit, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, and need for assistance with personal care.
Record review of CR #2's Care Plan dated 7/5/23 revealed CR#2 was at risk for impaired thought processes r/t cognitive communication deficit with interventions to give step by step instructions one at a time as needed to support cognitive function and keep routine consistent and try to provide consistent caregivers as much as possible in order to decrease confusion. CR#2 was found to have ADL self care performance deficit r/t limited mobility, impaired balance, pain, limited range of motion, and required assistance with bed positioning, eating and dressing. CR #2 was found to be at risk for falls r/t deconditioning, gait/balance problems, incontinence with interventions to be sure the call light is within reach and encourage to use it to call for assistance as needed and keep needed items, water, etc., in reach. CR#2 had antidepressant medication use r/t poor nutrition with interventions to educate resident, family/caregivers about risks, benefits and the side effects of medication, give anti depressant medications ordered by physician, monitor/document side effects and effectiveness. Antidepressant side effects: dry mouth, dry eyes, constipation, urinary retention, suicidal ideations, sedation, drowsiness, blurred vision, muscle tremor, agitation, rash, weight loss or weight gain, monitor for adverse side effects of antidepressant appetite changes, blurry vision, constipation ., observe for signs and symptoms of following: confusion, mood change, change in normal behavior, hallucinations/delusions, social isolation, suicidal ideations, withdrawal, decline in ability to help with/do ADLs, continence, cognitive function, shuffle gait, rigid muscles difficult ambulation, balance problems, accidents, dizziness/vertigo, falls, movement problems, tremors .CR#2 had acute/chronic general pain with interventions as pain assessment every shift.
Record review of CR#2's Care plan revealed no updates were made to CR#2's care plan after the discovery of his rotator cuff tear.
Record review of CR #2's admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Cognitive Pattern BIMS Summary Score was 9 indicating moderately impaired cognition. CR#2's functional status revealed walking in room and corridor only occurred once or twice in the last 7 days with 1 person assisting. Bed mobility, transfer, locomotion on and off unit, dressing, eating, toilet use, and personal hygiene were extensive assistance with one person assisting.
Record of CR#2's physician orders revealed:
Date 7/11/23 X-ray of Thoracic Spine to rule out osteomyelitis
Date 7/11/23 Blood Cultures x2 sets
Date 6/29/23 CBC, BMP, UA C&S one time only for 1 day
Date 6/30/23 Chest x-ray 2 views one time only for 1 day
Date 7/18/23 Right shoulder x-ray one time only for 1 day
Date 7/10/23 UACnS, CBC/BMP order status discontinued
Date 8/2/23 Blood sugar checks every 12 hours for diabetes mellitus.
Date 8/22/23 Discharge to Hospital Date 8/17/23 May use ¼ bed side rails for positioning and ease in mobility as an enabler
Date 6/27/23 Monitor & assess level of pain using the 0-10 scale: 0=no pain, 1-3=mild pain, 4-6=moderate pain, 7-10= severe pain every sift for monitoring.
Date 6/27/23 Monitor and report to MD immediately any signs and symptoms of unusual bleeding, pale skin, weakness, black/tarry stools, head injury r/t fall/trauma as needed.
Date 6/27/23 O.T. to evaluate and Treat as indicated.
Date 6/27/23 P.T. to evaluate and treat as indicated.
Date 7/27/23 Perform head to toe skin check, assess all areas of skin every week on Thursday day shift every day shift Thursday, document under assessment tab in residents chart (LN-skin evaluation)
Date 7/18/23 Refer to orthopedic.
Date 7/19/23Orthopedic appointment on 7/24/23 @ 1:45 p.m. (please print x-ray results to go with appt) one time only for 1 day
Date 6/27/23 Acetylcysteine Inhalation Solution 20 % (Acetylcysteine) 4 milliliter inhale orally two times a day for cough
Date 6/27/23 Albuterol Sulfate Nebulization Solution 2.5 MG/0.5ML 3 ml inhale orally via nebulizer every 6 hours as needed for Wheezing
Date 6/27/23 Digoxin Tablet 125 MCG Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for heart failure Hold if HR < 60bpm.
Date 6/27/23 Docusate Sodium Capsule 100 MG Give 1 capsule by mouth two times a day for bowel care
Date 6/27/23 Eliquis Oral Tablet 5 MG (Apixaban) Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for ANTICOAGULANTS.
Date 6/27/23 Humalog Kwik Pen Subcutaneous Solution Pen injector 100 UNIT/ML (Insulin Lispro) Inject as per sliding scale: if 200 - 250 = 2; 251 - 300 = 4; 301 - 350 = 6; 351 - 400 = 8, subcutaneously before meals for diabetes
Date 8/2/23 Humalog Kwik Pen Subcutaneous Solution Pen injector 100 UNIT/ML (Insulin Lispro) Inject as per sliding scale: if 200 - 250 = 2; 251 - 300 = 4; 301 - 350= 6; 351 - 400 = 8, subcutaneously every 12 hours for diabetes
Date 7/10/23 Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Oral Tablet 5-325 MG (Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen) Give 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for Pain in the lower extremities
Date 6/27/23 Lidoderm Patch 5 % (Lidocaine) Apply to per additional directions topically in the morning for Pain and remove per schedule
Date 7/7/23 Mirtazapine Tablet 7.5 MG Give 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime for Appetite Loss
Date 6/27/23 Naphazoline-Pheniramine Ophthalmic Solution 0.025-0.3 % (Naphazoline w/ Pheniramine) Instill 1 drop in both eyes every 24 hours as needed for allergy
Date 6/27/23 Ondansetron HCl Tablet 4 MG Give 1 tablet by mouth every 8 hours as needed for Nausea and Vomiting
Date 6/27/23 Thiamine Mononitrate Oral Tablet 100 MG (Thiamine Mononitrate) Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for supplement.
Date 6/29/23 Tramadol HCl Oral Tablet 50 MG (Tramadol HCl) Give 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for pain.
Date 8/10/23 Voltaren External Gel 1 % (Diclofenac Sodium (Topical)) Apply to hands and shoulder topically every 6 hours as needed for pain.
Record review of CR #2's Fall Risk Evaluation dated on 6/27/23 by RN C revealed CR#2 was disoriented x 1, no falls in past 3 months, regularly incontinent, vision status was adequate, balance problem while standing/walking, no noted drop in systolic blood pressure between lying and standing and CR#2 had taken 1-2 of the following types of medications within last 7 days: Anesthetics, Antihistamines, Antihypertensive, Antiseizure, Benzodiazepines, Cathartics, Diuretics, Hypoglycemic, Narcotics, Psychoactive Meds, Sedatives /Hypnotics.
Record review of CR#2's Medication Administration Record for June 2023 revealed:
Monitor & Assess level of pain using the 0-10 SCALE: 0=NO PAIN, 1-3=MILD PAIN, 4-6=MODERATE PAIN, 7-10=SEVERE PAIN every shift for monitoring the pain was 0 on 6/28/23, 6/29/23, 6/30/23 for both shifts.
MONITOR and REPORT TO MD IMMEDIATELY ANY S/S OF UNUSUAL BLEEDING, PALE SKIN, WEAKNESS, BLACK/TARRY STOOLS, HEAD INJURY R/T FALL/TRAUMA as needed was left blank on 6/27/23-6/30/23.
Tramadol HCl Oral Tablet 50 MG (Tramadol HCl) Give 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for pain revealed on 6/29/23 was left blank and 6/30/23 the pain was at level 4 and medication was administered.
Eliquis Oral tablet 5 mg (Apixaban) give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for anticoagulants was administered.
Record review of CR#2's Medication Administration Record for July 2023 revealed:
Lidoderm Patch 5% (Lidocaine) apply to per additional directions topically in the morning for pain and remove per schedule revealed CR#2 had pain on 7/1/23 at level 1, 7/19/23 at level 1, 7/20/23 at level 1 and 7/28/23 at level 1. Medication was administered.
Eliquis Oral tablet 5 mg (Apixaban) give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for anticoagulants was administered.
Monitor & Assess level of pain using the 0-10 SCALE: 0=NO PAIN, 1-3=MILD PAIN, 4-6=MODERATE PAIN, 7-10=SEVERE PAIN every shift for monitoring the pain was 0 on 6/28/23, 6/29/23, 6/30/23 for both shifts revealed CR#2 had pain level of 4 on 7/11/23 on the evening shift, level 4 on 7/14/23 on the evening shift, level 2 on 7/17/23 on the morning shift, level 3 on 7/18/23 on the morning shift, level 2 on 7/19/23 on the morning shift, level 6 on 7/26/23 on the morning shift.
Tramadol HCl Oral Tablet 50 MG (Tramadol HCl) Give 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for pain revealed on 7/4/23 the pain level was 7, on 7/17/23 the pain level was 8, on 7/19/23 the pain level was 8, on 7/23/23 the pain level was 6, on 7/25/23 the pain level was 4 and 7/26/23 the pain level was 6.
Record review of CR#2's Pulmonary Consult Note dated 6/28/23 by physician revealed CR#2 had generalized weakness, no abdominal pain .alert, lethargic, follows commands .no distress .
Record review of CR#2's Progress note dated 6/29/23 by NP revealed On examination this morning, seen and examined seated in chair awake alert and oriented, he denies any distress or discomfort although minimally verbal. Labs noted to have leukocytosis of seventeen thousand for which UA C&S, CBC and chest x-ray have been ordered and he has been empirically placed on ceftriaxone pending current interventions .Weakness generalized: Patient to participate in PT/OT. Fall precautions.
Record review of CR#2's NP Progress note dated 7/3/23 revealed Today patient (CR#2) is seen and examined in chair seated awake alert and oriented, he denies any distress or discomfort at my time of examination
Record review of CR#2's Physician Progress note dated 7/13/23 revealed He (CR#2) is seen in his room today, he is well-appearing, he denies pain. He has had weight loss over the past month and has lost about 5%. Per speech therapy he is contact-guard assist for feeding and is on a mechanical soft diet. He continues to do well with therapy, minimal assist for bed mobility, moderate assist for transfers unable to ambulate with his walker .Max assist with toileting, able to ambulate 10 feet with 2 wheeled walker.
Record review of CR#2's Progress notes dated 7/15/23 at 9:56 a.m. written by LVN H revealed Resident (CR#2) is alert, oriented x 2 no active symptoms or treatments effecting level of consciousness, cognition, sleep, mood, or behavior. Cognitive symptoms described as weak & limited range of motion, 1 person assist for ADL care, wheelchair for locomotion when out of bed.
Record review of CR#2's Progress notes dated 7/16/23 at 11:32 a.m. written by LVN H revealed Resident (CR#2) is alert, oriented x 2 no active symptoms or treatments effecting level of consciousness, cognition, sleep, mood, or behavior. Cognitive symptoms described as alert, oriented to person, sometimes needs cues, staff to anticipate needs at times. Musculoskeletal: Observations of ROM, ADL care, locomotion, assistive device use are weak & limited ROM, 1 person assist for ADL care, wheelchair for locomotion when out of bed. No musculoskeletal changes observed. Skilled rehab services: Physical therapy Skilled rehab services: Occupational Therapy other observations and interventions include currently working with therapy to progress to goals.
Record review of CR#2's Radiology Results Report dated 7/18/23 revealed Shoulder X-ray complete 2 or more views, significant findings No fracture or dislocation. Impression: Rotator cuff tear. Degenerative changes.
Record review of CR#2's Psychiatric Initial assessment dated [DATE] revealed This patient (CR#2) was referred for Depression, Confusion. Today on exam:-In chair, poor eye contact, gave brief, incomplete and unreliable answers to specific questions.
Record review of Nurse note dated 7/18/23 at 10:58 a.m. written by LVN G revealed Resident is alert, oriented x 2 no active symptoms or treatments effecting level of consciousness, cognition, sleep, mood or behavior. Cognitive symptoms described as slow to answer verbally. Occasionally forgetful .transfer: self-performance Limited assistance, transfer- support provided: one person physical assistance.
Record review of Nurse note dated 7/18/23 at 6:48 p.m. written by LVN G revealed Right shoulder x-ray results sent to NP. NP informed this writer that he needs to be seen by orthopedic. This writer informed CR#2's family member via telephone.
Record review of Nurse note dated 7/18/23 at 7:06 p.m. written by LVN G revealed Type Change in Condition. Change in Condition: symptoms or signs of condition change: Functional decline (worsening function and/or mobility) Other change in condition pain to right shoulder. Reported to primary care clinician: NP on 7/18/23 at 6 p.m., CR#2's family member notified 7/18/23 at 6 p.m.
Record review of Nurse note dated 7/19/23 at 10:39 a.m. written by LVN G revealed Pain: Yes, Pain level 8- 7/19/23 at 10:39 a.m. pain scale numerical. Pain originates from rotator cuff tear located at right shoulder described as frequent sharp pain nonpharmaceutical interventions include being at rest .Cognition is alert, oriented x 2 no active symptoms or treatments effecting level of consciousness, cognition, sleep, mood or behavior. Cognitive symptoms described as slow to answer verbally. Occasionally forgetful.
Record review of CR#2's Progress note dated 7/19/23 by NP revealed Resident (CR#2) is seen and examined in bed, he is awake alert and oriented, he denies any distress or discomfort at my time of examination. Patient had pain to right shoulder which x-ray was positive for rotator cuff tear for which Orthopedic appointment has been placed for 7/24/23. He has otherwise not had any other acute change in condition.
Record review of CR#2's Daily Skilled Note dated 7/20/23 at 5:34 p.m. written by LVN B revealed Musculoskeletal: Observations of ROM, ADL care, locomotion, assistive device use are weak &limited ROM, 1 person assist for ADL care, wheelchair for locomotion when out of bed. No musculoskeletal changes observed .
In an interview with LVN G on 09/25/23 at 12:25 PM, she said she contacted CR#2's nurse practitioner to order an x-ray of the resident's shoulder because he was always complained about shoulder pain. She said she contacted CR#2's responsible party when the x-ray results returned diagnosing the resident with a torn rotator cuff. She said she did not remember what she told the responsible party what the reason for the x-ray was. She said a torn rotator cuff could be caused from overstraining the arm and muscle, or pushing down or applying too much weight on a surface.
In an interview on 9/14/23 at 10:15 a.m. with CR#2's family member, she said CR#2 moved into the facility in June 2023. CR#2's family member stated around mid-July 2023 (unknown date), the family member received a phone call from LVN G informing her the resident had a fractured rotator cuff. She said LVN G told her the resident was complaining of pain in his shoulder.
In an interview with PT A on 09/25/23 at 1:20 PM, she said any time she became aware of an incident with a resident, she was supposed to report it to the resident's nurse immediately. She said she did not know if the nurse assessed CR#2. She said CR#2 made increasing complaints of pain in his shoulder. She said the reason an x-ray was ordered for CR#2 was due to his increasing complaints of pain. She said she did not know who ordered the x-ray to be performed on CR#2.
In an interview with LVN G on 09/25/23 at 1:48 PM, she said she did not know whether CR#2 was assessed by another staff. She said CR#2 complained about pain from the time he was admitted to the facility, until he was discharged . She said CR#2 suffered from chronic pain and was prescribed Tylenol as a PRN medication for pain. She said any time CR#2 complained about pain, she documented the information on CR#2's MAR progress notes at the time she administered pain medication to CR#2. She said she did not know why she could not locate any notes related to complaints of pain from CR#2 on his June, July and August 2023 MAR's. She said she was trained to document the resident's level of pain by asking the resident to identify their pain on a scale of 1-10, and whether the pain was radiating or not. She said if she performed an assessment, she would have documented it in their system. She said she contacted CR#2's NP to get an x-ray order of CR#2's left shoulder because CR#2 began making increased complaints of pain to his left shoulder. She said she probably could have documented CR#2's complaints of pain better.
In an interview with the Facility MD on 09/27/23 at 12:52 PM, she said she was familiar with CR#2. She said the first time she assessed CR#2 was on 06/28/23. She said she saw CR#2 on 07/13/23 and CR#2 was not able to ambulate using his walker. She said she could not remember whether she noted whether CR#2 was able to ambulate. She said she noted CR#2 to be a minimum assist in bed and CR#2 could only take 10 steps with his walker. She said she never received any alerts from staff regarding pain to the shoulder. She said CR#2 was receiving skilled nursing services, so she was seeing him every week. She said CR#2 complained about pain every time she saw him. She said she decided to order the xray because CR#2 was complaining about shoulder pain. The MD said CR#2's x-ray results show a torn rotator cuff. The MD stated most rotator cuff injuries were more common in painters and tennis players. She said a rotator cuff tear was not typically an injury that could be sustained from one single movement. She said rotator cuff tears were the result of repeated motion of the arms. She said the reason she did not get a full history on CR#2, in regard to how he could've sustained the rotator cuff tear was because he was at the facility for skilled nursing. She said while CR #2 was under her care, she was seeing him on a weekly basis because he was receiving skilled nursing services. She said she prescribed the Voltaren Gel on 8/10/23 after CR#2 complained of pain in his shoulder and hands during her weekly assessment. She said she preferred not to prescribe narcotic medication for pain when it was possible.
In an interview with the MDS Nurse on 09/27/23 at 1:50 PM, she said when she completed CR#2's care plan, she goes over ever complete diagnoses, psychotropics. She said she was not sure as to why there was a breakdown in the system in having the resident's care plan updated. She said she did not remember hearing anything about CR#2 having a rotator cuff tear in the staff morning meetings. She said if the issue was acute or had to do with a medication, the nurse would be responsible for updating the care plan. She said she is typically swamped, so the nurse would assist. The MDS nurse said the RN F was responsible for psychotropics, the treatment nurse does wounds and anything triggered for ADL, hydration, constipation, incontinence she does and the DON does the falls.
In an interview on 9/26/23 at 1:30 p.m. with the DON, she said she was aware of the shoulder injury to CR#2. He has a chronic issue of shoulder pain, and she said he came from a different facility and had a fall at that facility. CR#2 also had a fall at home prior to that. He was complaining of pain in the shoulder and the x-ray showed rotator cuff injury. He was sent to ortho and ortho said it was chronic. She stated the CR#2 was admitted with the injury. She referred to miscellaneous documents in the electronic file. Surveyor and DON looked together and there was no mention of the injury in the documents DON stated was there. CR#2 was on pain management already. Surveyor and DON reviewed the clinical file and discovered the pain management was for his back. She stated that she found out about the injury after admission. He was given x ray order for shoulder pain. He was complaining more of shoulder pain. DON stated that just because he had increased shoulder pain did not mean this was an injury of unknown origin or was a new injury. She stated that her and the NP had a discussion about situation (injury). She said NP was within the same group as the other facility, possibly. DON stated that she does not know for sure but believes NP was seeing CR#2 before. DON confirmed with surveyor that CR#2 was not care planned for rotator cuff injury and that CR#2 was a fall risk upon admission. She doesn't recall looking at assessments, She did not assess CR#2. She said based on the policy she supposes it would be an injury of unknown origin. The Administrator is aware at this point. But at the time of incident it was talked about in the morning meeting. She said she is capable of reporting incidents. If another staff came to her about a resident having a fall the expectation is to assess the resident. Nueros would be initiated for unwitnessed falls. It would be herself or the ADON who are on the hall to oversee the documentation and ensure it was done. Care plan should be updated. Interventions he had were working, he would put the light on and they would check on him.
In an Interview with Administrator and Clinical Market Leader on 9/28/23 at 10:58 a.m. she stated they recently looked at CR#2's previous hospital records before coming to their facility and found CR#2 had arm swelling, but it did not say right or left and the hospital completed a doppler for DVT (Deep vein thrombosis) and it was ruled out. She stated CR#2 had a fall prior to being discharged going to another Nursing facility CR#2 went home and went to a hospital. She stated the facility did not have hospital records that show CR#2 had rotator cuff injury and the facility did not have any other records. The Administrator stated the facility did reach out to CR#2's previous Nursing facility to get CR#2's paperwork and they did speak with the NP and that is when x-ray was done. The Administrator stated CR#2's family member said the rotator cuff tear was a longstanding issue. The Administrator stated when the NP gave CR#2 the order for an x-ray he was not aware that CR#2 had increased pain. She stated CR#2 came into the facility with right shoulder pain, but the facility assumed therapy would help but it did not help it. She stated CR#2 started not participating in therapy so NP gave order to give CR#2 an x-ray.
In an interview on 9/28/23 at 11:20 a.m. with the DON, the Administrator and Clinical Market Leader she stated she would report the allegations about CR#2's injury of unknown origin to the State, and based on their own evidence she would do an investigation and an assessment. Clinical Market Leader stated a visual or staff looking at CR#2 was not appropriate to complete an assessment. The DON stated in her job she reviewed incidents/accident reports, but no one reviewed CR#2's incident/accidents. The DON stated she reviews assessments, and care plans weekly and as needed. She reviewed CR#2's Care plan but she did not recall when she did the review. The DON stated when she reviews care plans she looks for any changes residents have, ensure their initial care plan was completed, and add anything a specific resident needed personalized.
In an interview with ADON B on 9/29/23 at 8:55 AM, she said she was familiar with CR#2. She said CR#2 was a resident on the hall she was responsible for. She said she entered CR#2's order into his electronic health record upon his admission to the facility. She said CR#2 used his wheelchair most of the time when he was not in his bed. She said she believed LVN G completed an assessment on CR#2. She said when the resident got here, the resident had a poor appetite. She said CR#2's family member said since his other family member passed on the years before, his appetite had been poor since then. She said with regard to CR#2's increased pain, CR#2 already had pain in his shoulder. She said she could not speak to why the shoulder pain was not documented at the time of admission. ADON B said CR#2 did not want to participate in therapy. She said they spoke to the family and told CR#2 in order for him to go home, he had to complete therapy. She said CR#2 began participating in therapy and had increased pain, she said they attributed the increased pain to CR#2 now participating in therapy. ADON B said CR#2 was not doing therapy before, but now he was and they attributed the pain to increased activity via therapy. She said if CR#2's rotator cuff tear a new injury, she would report it, but the nurse practitioner said CR#2's injury was chronic. She said she spoke to the nurse practitioner. The ADON said she was aware of CR#2's rotator cuff tear. She said the facility did an investigation into CR#2's injury, and according to x-ray results, the rotator cuff tear was a degenerative injury. She said they spoke to CR#2, and CR#2's family member. The ADON said she did not document any of the conversations regarding the rotator cuff tear because she thought the DON had done it. She said none of the nurse's ever told the ADON CR#2 experiencing shoulder pain. She said the pain medication prescribed for CR#2 was for his hip.
In an interview on 9/29/23 at 11:23 a.m. with the Orthopedic Physician he stated he saw CR#2 once on July 24, 2023 and CR#2 came in with his family member with right shoulder pain. He stated CR#2's family member told the physician CR#2 fell and had a vertebral fracture and was unable to move his wheelchair. The Physician stated the bars on his wheelchair obstructed any view of the shoulder so he could not get the x-rays. The Orthopedic physician stated CR#2 was weak on all rotator cuff testing and two days ago, the Clinical Market Leader called from the facility saying, how did you diagnose a rotator cuff tear with acute x-rays. He stated the Clinical Market Leader sent a one view x-ray and it was hard to tell anything on one view that was a one-dimensional structure. He stated he needed more info from CR#2 and additional views. The Physician stated CR#2's rotator cuff was fully torn, or he could have had 2 fibers hanging on and then it broke eventually. He stated CR#2 did not complain of an injury, just increased shoulder pain. The Orthopedic physician stated if the rotator cuff was fully torn it could not become more torn, but if CR#2 had further injury like a fall it could have completely torn. The physician stated he was unable to examine CR#2's shoulder more because of the patient's (CR#2's) condition. The physician stated CR#2 had not had the shoulder pain initially, he did not know if the patient (CR#2) fell or if transferring him or moving him improperly could have caused the rotator cuff to completely tear. He stated it was hard to say definitively the reason for the rotator cuff tear. He stated it was hard because if CR#2 had a fracture it would be healed by now, but rotator cuff's once torn completely do not just repair. The Orthopedic physician stated if CR#2 did not have issues with his shoulder before it was not all the way torn, but he could not say if it happened in the facility, or if it happened in the hospital. He stated CR#2's condition was chronic and long standing but it does not mean his symptoms were chronic and longstanding. The Physician stated if CR#2 was asymptomatic before did not mean he did not have the problem and just because the problem occurred did not mean it existed before. He stated if CR#2 did have the condition before a fall, a fall undoubtedly can reinjure and could cause significant injury. He stated it was impossible to say how long CR#2 had it and chronic was longer than 3 months. He stated the x-rays were from a while back, but it did not mean CR#2 did not injure himself due to falling, it absolutely could have happened from a fall or mistreatment.
Record review of Facility Policy on Significant Change in Condition, Response under Quality of Care revised on 1/2022 revealed, It is the policy of this facility to ensure each resident receives quality of care and services to attain and maintain the highest practicable physical mental and psychosocial well-being in accordance with the interdisciplinary comprehensive assessment and plan of care. If, at any time, it is recognized by any one of the team members that the condition or care needs of the resident have changed, the Licensed Nurse or Nurse Supervisor should be made aware. Examples would be the following (but not limited to): .Change in ability to or decline in physical function .Fall or other related incident, New complaints of pain or worsening pain .The Nurse will perform and document an assessment of the resident and identify need for additional interventions, considering implementation of existing orders or nursing interventions or through communication with the resident's provider using SBAR or similar process to obtain new orders or interventions. The resident will then be placed on the 24 Hour Report and Nursing will provide no less than three (3) days of observation, documentation, and response to any interventions
Record review of Abuse: Prevention of and Prohibition Against, revealed the following:
Revised on 10/22, It is the policy of this facility that each resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of Resident property, and exploitation the facility will provide oversight and monitoring to ensure that it's staff deliver care and services in a way that promotes and respects the rights of the residents to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of Resident property, and exploitation.
D. Prevention .assuring the residents are free from neglect by having the structures and processes to provide immediate care and services to all residents which includes but is not limited to the completion of a facility assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for its residents competently
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
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure each resident receives adequate supervision to prevent accid...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure each resident receives adequate supervision to prevent accidents for 1 (CR#4) of 12 residents reviewed for accidents, hazards, and supervision.
The facility failed to adequately supervise CR#4 while giving him a shower using shampoo in an unlabeled medication cup.
The facility failed to contact the physician after CR#4 drank shampoo
The facility failed to contact poison control after drinking shampoo
Findings include:
Record review of CR #4's face sheet revealed he was a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE]. He was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (constriction of airways and difficulty breathing), acute kidney failure (kidney unable to filter waste), non-St elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction (partial blockage of one of the coronary arteries, causing reduced flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart), atherosclerotic heart disease (narrows the arteries close to your heart), type 2 diabetes with diabetic neuropathy (high blood sugar with type of nerve damage mostly affects legs and feet), need for assistance with personal care, unsteadiness on feet, muscle weakness, lack of coordination, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), pleural effusion (water on the lungs), mild cognitive impairment, radiculopathy of cervical region (pinched nerve), major depressive disorder, anemia (low red blood cells), chronic pain syndrome, heart failure (heart muscle unable to pump blood), respiratory failure (not enough oxygen in the tissue in your body or when you have too much carbon dioxide in your blood), rectal abscess (collection of pus from an infection near the anus), gastrointestinal hemorrhage (bleeding in your digestive tract), obstructive and reflux uropathy (disorder of the urinary tract that occurs due to obstructed urinary flow), and difficulty walking.
Record review of CR #4's Care Plan dated 1/16/23 revealed CR#4 was found at risk for impaired thought processes r/t mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology with interventions as engage in simple, structured activities that avoid overly demanding tasks, Give step by step instructions one at a time as needed to support cognitive function, Keep routine consistent and try to provide consistent care givers as much as possible in order to decrease confusion. CR#4 also had potential for mood problem r/t mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology with interventions to assist to identify strengths, positive coping skills and reinforce these. CR#4 was identified for preferring to stay in room, has no interest in activities with interventions as establish and record prior level of activity involvement and interests by talking with resident, caregivers and family on admission and as necessary, explain the importance of social interaction and leisure activity time. Encourage participation by next review .
Record review of CR #4's Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Cognitive Pattern BIMS Summary Score was 10 indicating moderate impaired cognition. CR#4's functional status revealed walk in room and corridor did not occur, locomotion on/off the unit only occurred once or twice with person assisting, transfer only happened once or twice with the assistance of 2 staff, bed mobility and toilet use were extensive assistance with one person assisting. Bathing self performance was found to be activity itself did not occur. CR#4 required substantial/maximal assistance for toileting, upper and lower body dressing and was dependent for shower/bathing self and putting on/taking off footwear. CR#4 was found to have occasional pain.
Record review of CR#4's Nurse notes dated 7/1/23 at 6:33 p.m. by LVN I revealed, Around 5 p.m. staff reported, while bathing resident he placed a cup on table with soap in it, about 30cc. Resident drank the soap. He stated he thought it was his medicine. Resident alert and oriented x 4, no distress noted. No complaint of pain or discomfort NP was notified, monitor Patient. DON was notified by message. Call light was in reach.
Record review of CR#4's Nurse Notes dated 7/2/2023 at 12:33 p.m. by LVN I revealed, Complained of upset stomach, nausea, and cannot move bowels. Alert and oriented x 4, .Called team Health, spoke with NP. Give enema, rectal, gave Zofran as ordered.
Record review of CR#4's Clinical records did not reveal an incident report.
Record review of CR#4's Clinical records did not reveal neuro checks.
In an interview with ADON A on 09/14/23 at 12:00 PM, she said the CNA took CR#4 to take a shower and there was soap in a medication cup. She said she did not recall seeing an incident report.
In an interview on 09/14/23 at 1:42 PM with the DON she stated she was aware of the incident in July 2023 with CR#4. The DON stated she was told that a CNA was giving CR#4 a shower and CR#4 drank shampoo. The DON stated she believed CR#4's nurse informed her of the incident, but she was not sure. The DON stated the CNA poured shampoo from the bottle into a medicine cup to use on CR#4 during the shower. She stated it was about 30 cc's worth of shampoo in the cup, and CR#4 drank it all. The DON stated she could not recall who the CNA was. She stated she did not report the incident to the State and she did not know why the incident was not reported. The DON stated after the incident, the CNA was in-serviced, but there was no disciplinary action as a result of the incident. She stated she would look for documents related to CR#4's incident and provide them to the State Surveyors.
In an interview with the Administrator on 09/21/23 at 5:40 PM, he said he was made aware of the incident with the shampoo after being informed by the DON a few days ago. He said the facility addressed the concern at the time the incident occurred. The Administrator stated the CNA involved in the incident did receive disciplinary action as a result of the incident. He stated the CNA no longer worked at the facility. The Administrator stated after learning about the incident, he reviewed all the information and discussed the incident with the facility's Clinical Resource. He stated the incident had not been reported to HHSC. The Administrator stated he was not aware documentation regarding this incident had been requested from the DON on 09/14/23. He stated he would have the DON email all documents to the State Surveyor.
In an interview with the Facility MD on 09/27/23 at 12:52 PM, she said stated the incident should have been reported to poison control and Poison control would have been able to tell them what they needed to do for CR#4. The Facility MD stated gastro intestinal concerns, vomiting, and nausea may be symptoms someone could have. She stated if a resident ingested shampoo, they should contact the doctor and call poison control.
In an interview on 9/28/23 at 10:58 a.m. with the Clinical Market Leader she stated she found out about CR#4 who drank shampoo recently and the facility did not report it. She stated the Administrator said notification was done to CAC and physician. The Clinical Market Leader stated they were told to continue monitoring. She stated the CNA was giving a bed bath to CR#4, and it was soap and the CNA turned away CR#4. The Clinical Market Leader stated the Nurse assessed CR#4 and contacted CR#4's physician. She stated CR#4 went to hospital on 7/2/23 related to chest pain. She stated the days following the shampoo incident CR#4 had chronic abdominal issues prior to this and they contacted CR#4's physician. The Clinical Market Leader stated the facility did not contact poison control.
In an interview on 9/29/23 at 1:55 p.m. with RN B she stated she heard about CR#4 swallowing shampoo, and he was her long term care resident She learned about CR#4's situation after he was discharged . She stated she did not know about him swallowing shampoo when it happened.
In an interview on 9/29/23 at 2:22 p.m. ADON B she stated the shampoo was an unusual occurrence she would make sure the nurse documented it and she would assess the resident (CR#4) because shampoo is chemical and she would notify the DON and the Administrator and CR#4's family and the doctor. She stated she was not aware the incident happened. On Tuesday, 9/26/23 and learned State was in the building investigating shampoo on Monday, 9/25/23. She stated she was told that the CNA had shampoo on the bedside table and the CNA was giving care to CR#4 and CR#4 thought it was medicine and drank it. She stated she had no idea it happened, but if she were to be notified of an incident like that, she would expect the CNA to tell her when that happened. ADON B stated should she have been notified she would have completed an assessment, notified the Dr. and CR#4's family and the Administrator because it was an unusual occurrence. ADON B stated CR#4 should be monitored for several days after, notify the Dr. to ask what orders they want to be in place because CR#4 swallowed the shampoo, and they would have contacted poison control.