Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim

2730 East 3300 South, Millcreek, UT 84109 (801) 487-0897
For profit - Limited Liability company 90 Beds MONUMENT HEALTH GROUP Data: November 2025 2 Immediate Jeopardy citations
Trust Grade
9/100
#58 of 97 in UT
Last Inspection: June 2024

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

Overview

Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim has received a Trust Grade of F, which indicates significant concerns regarding the quality of care provided at this facility. With a rank of #58 out of 97 in Utah, they are in the bottom half of nursing homes in the state, and #19 out of 35 in Salt Lake County suggests that only a few local options are better. The facility is improving, as issues dropped from 10 in 2022 to just 2 in 2024, but there are still serious concerns, including a high staff turnover rate of 72%, which is significantly above the state average of 51%. While the nursing home has good RN coverage, exceeding that of 87% of facilities in Utah, recent inspections revealed critical issues, including failure to report allegations of abuse promptly and not thoroughly investigating such allegations, which created risks for residents. Although the overall star rating is average at 3 out of 5, the health inspection rating is concerning at 2 out of 5, and the facility has incurred $6,354 in fines, which is average compared to other facilities in the state. Families should weigh these strengths and weaknesses carefully when considering this nursing home for their loved ones.

Trust Score
F
9/100
In Utah
#58/97
Bottom 41%
Safety Record
High Risk
Review needed
Inspections
Getting Better
10 → 2 violations
Staff Stability
⚠ Watch
72% turnover. Very high, 24 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
Penalties
✓ Good
$6,354 in fines. Lower than most Utah facilities. Relatively clean record.
Skilled Nurses
✓ Good
Each resident gets 76 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Utah nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
Violations
⚠ Watch
25 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
★★★☆☆
3.0
Overall Rating
★★★☆☆
3.0
Staff Levels
★★★★★
5.0
Care Quality
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2022: 10 issues
2024: 2 issues

The Good

  • 5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record

Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.

The Bad

3-Star Overall Rating

Near Utah average (3.3)

Meets federal standards, typical of most facilities

Staff Turnover: 72%

26pts above Utah avg (46%)

Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity

Federal Fines: $6,354

Below median ($33,413)

Minor penalties assessed

Chain: MONUMENT HEALTH GROUP

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

Staff turnover is very high (72%)

24 points above Utah average of 48%

The Ugly 25 deficiencies on record

2 life-threatening 3 actual harm
Dec 2024 2 deficiencies 2 IJ
CRITICAL (J) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Report Alleged Abuse (Tag F0609)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, it was determined for 2 out of 10 sampled residents that in response to allegations of abu...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, it was determined for 2 out of 10 sampled residents that in response to allegations of abuse, the facility failed to report allegations immediately. Specifically, allegations of abuse were not reported to the State Survey Agency (SSA), Adult Protective Services (APS), or the police. This was determined to have occurred at an Immediate Jeopardy level for resident 5. Resident identifiers: 1 and 5. On 12/12/2024, a finding of Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) (immediate threat to the health and safety of patients) was identified in the area of 483.12 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation. The facility was notified of this finding verbally and in writing on 12/12/2024 at 10:20 AM. The facility submitted an IJ removal plan on 12/12/2024 at 3:41 PM, alleging removal as of 12/12/2024 at 2:30 PM. The plan was accepted, and the facility was notified at 5:36 PM on 12/12/2024. An onsite visit was conducted on 12/16/2024, and surveyors determined that the IJ had been removed on 12/12/2024 based on the steps the facility had taken. The facility was notified of this finding at 10:30 AM on 12/16/2024. Findings Included: 1. Resident 5 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting the right dominant side, suicidal ideation, muscle weakness, and dysphagia. On 12/11/2024 at 2:00 pm, an interview was conducted with resident 5, who stated that he had experienced verbal and sexual abuse from the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) 1. Resident 5 stated that at the end of the week before the interview, resident 5 had diarrhea and needed assistance from CNA 1 to help clean up. The resident stated that CNA 1 instructed the resident to hold their penis while the CNA used wet wipes to clean the resident's penis and scrotum. The resident stated they were having difficulty holding it up as the CNA instructed, and the CNA said, You're being stupid again, aren't you? and smacked my hands away. CNA 1 then Grabbed my penis between [CNA 1's] fingers and pulled on it as hard as [CNA 1] could and proceeded to scrub my penis on the sides while holding it up. When the resident complained about the rough treatment, the resident stated CNA 1 said, All men like to have that done to them and All men like to have it hurt like that. The resident then stated that when CNA 1 was finished cleaning them up, the CNA said, I hope when I go to college to be a nurse, I find a boyfriend who is as big as you are. The resident stated that they complained about the treatment to another CNA, CNA 2. The resident also said that the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) stated that CNA 6 talked with them the next day about the incident, but according to the resident, nothing was ever done about it. During the interview, resident 5 was tangential and perseverated on various complaints, requiring frequent redirection, but was consistent in their retelling of events throughout questioning. Resident 5's medical record was reviewed on 12/11/2024. On 11/27/2024, a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment was completed for resident 5. It was documented that resident 5 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 14, which indicated resident 5 was cognitively intact. On 12/13/2024, a psychiatric evaluation for Resident 5 was completed by a physician. The physician documented what Resident 5 relayed as a horrible experience with the CNA, CNA 1, and how Resident 5 felt they had been sexually assaulted big time. The following narrative was documented, He reports that when the CNA entered the room, she said Ew, you stink, took his shirt off, pulled his pants down, and said, You are such a mess. He reports that she then took her gloves off, looked at him and it (referring to his penis), and told him, Hold it up like this as hard as you can . just hold it there. He reports that his hand slipped, and she got upset, told him she wanted him to hold it a certain way, then smacked his hand away and moved her hand up his penis to hold it. He reports that he told her it hurt, and she responded, ' Good. ' It is supposed to. All men want their penis to hurt like that. He reports that she held his penis and squeezed it tight while cleaning him and stated, Doesn't it feel good? while she wiped him with wipes. He reports that he was black and blue down there from cleaning so hard and that he thinks he needed a shower because he could have been cleaner. He reported that she told him, I am leaving Sandstone next week. I hope my next boyfriend or husband is as big as you. It should be noted that resident 5's progress notes and care plan were reviewed, and no documentation was located to indicate resident 5 had sexual behaviors. On 12/11/2024 at 3:00 pm, the DON was interviewed. The DON stated that they did talk with Resident 1 on Friday, 12/6/2024, the day after the incident, but did not have anyone else present during the conversation. When asked whether they were aware of the resident's complaint, the DON stated, Sure, I guess now that you say it, he told me about a CNA making like, swearing at him, touching him. He was saying that one CNA was swearing at him, saying 'you're covered in shit' and holding his anatomy while she was changing him. The DON also said that during their interview with the resident, they stated, [Resident 5] was talking about a brief change, and the CNA was making him do all the motions. [Resident 5] was trying to indicate that the CNA was wanting him to, I don't want to add words, [Resident 5] was trying to make it like [CNA 1] was trying to do something sexual. The DON stated that CNA 1 had no prior complaints about their performance of peri-care and that it was not normal practice for the resident to be asked to hold themselves while the CNA performed peri-care. The DON stated that they told the administrator about the incident the next day in the morning meeting but did not know if they reported it to the state or other agencies. On 12/11/2024, at 3:30 PM, the Administrator (ADMN)/abuse coordinator was interviewed. The ADMN stated that they were not aware of the abuse allegation made by resident 5 and stated that when they receive information of suspected abuse, they immediately contact the regional nurse, director of operations, family, notify the Department of Health on form 358, contact adult protective services, the long term care ombudsman and police if necessary. ADMN stated that the last abuse incident they were aware of and reported occurred on 10/10/2024 as a resident-to-resident incident. On 12/12/2024 at 9:08 AM, an interview was conducted with the ADON. The ADON stated they recently had to be a witness for the DON while they talked to Resident 5 about inappropriate patient care. The ADON stated the situation had been reported by CNA 2. The ADON stated resident 5 informed them CNA 1 had been using profanity and was talking inappropriately about their anatomy. The ADON stated resident 5 had complained to CNA 2 about what had occurred earlier in the day. The ADON stated resident 5 was told by CNA 1 they had a large penis. Resident 5's penis was then grasped tightly by CNA 1, and they did not relinquish their grip after Resident 5 voiced being in pain. The ADON stated Resident 5 was told they were a piece of shit and lazy. The ADON stated they interviewed CNA 1 the following morning. The ADON stated that CNA 1 said resident 5 had been moaning during the brief change. CNA 1 informed Resident 5 that those noises were inappropriate and that Resident 5 had never complained of any pain throughout the brief change. CNA 1 stated they felt awkward and uncomfortable with how resident 5 made them feel. The ADON stated they had switched CNA 1's assignment, so they no longer worked with resident 5. The ADON stated that this situation had been discussed in the morning meeting and that the Administrator had been made aware of it. The ADON stated the DON made notes of the incident, but to their knowledge, no notification had been made to any agency. It should be noted this allegation was made on 12/06/2024 and was not reported to the SSA, APS, or Law Enforcement. 2. Resident 1 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cirrhosis of the liver, pressure ulcer of unspecified site, altered mental status, mood disorder, bipolar disorder, hallucinations, and post-traumatic stress disorder. On 9/5/2024, an MDS assessment was completed for resident 1. It was documented resident 1 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 10, which indicated moderate cognitive impairment. A care plan focus area initiated on 6/24/2024 and revised on 12/5/2024 documented that resident 1 had an alteration in their thought process due to moderate cognitive impairment. It should be noted resident 1's progress notes were reviewed, and there was no documentation located to indicate resident 1 had sexual behaviors or had been involved in a resident-to-staff interaction. On 12/10/2024 at 11:37 am, an interview was conducted with Resident 1. Resident 1 stated they required a lot of help from staff and needed to have their brief changed often due to diarrhea. Resident 1 stated they had no issues with staff being inappropriate with them. Resident 1 stated they had memory problems, which did not allow them to answer questions well. Resident 1 stated their memory was bad. On 12/10/2024 at 12:00 PM, an interview was conducted with RN 1. RN 1 stated Resident 1 was completely dependent on care and occasionally refused his care. RN stated resident 1 had cognitive deficits, dementia, and exhibited negative symptoms of schizophrenia. RN 1 stated that resident 1 sometimes forgot who they were and often said they were missing certain body parts, such as their mouth, head, and legs. RN 1 stated resident 1 was not aware of what was going on. On 12/10/2024 at 1:35 PM, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated they recently had a resident come to them and inform them about concerns with a nighttime aide and suggestive conversations that had been going on. The DON stated that resident 1's roommate had informed them on the morning of 11/16/24 about the nighttime care concern that occurred on 11/15/24. Resident 1's roommate had been adamant that there had been a suggestive conversation between the night aide and resident 1 during a brief change. The DON stated they believed resident 1's roommate interpreted resident 1 and the night aide's interaction as something sexual. The DON stated resident 1's roommate could hear parts of the conversation that occurred but was unable to confirm the entire conversation and any actions due to the curtain being closed.The DON stated after they had spoken to resident 1's roommate and then asked resident 1 about any concerns they had with recent cares approximately within 12 hours of the incident. The DON stated resident 1 shrugged their shoulders after being asked if they could recall any incidents about the night before and were unable to get anything. The DON stated resident 1 did not seem distressed or upset. The DON stated resident 1's cognition fluctuates daily, and they had cognitive deficits. The DON stated there were times when resident 1 complained about a missing limb or body part. Resident 1 mentioned they were satisfied with the care they had been receiving. The DON stated once this had been reported to them, they immediately talked to the staff involved. On 12/10/2024 at 1:55 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 6. Resident 6 stated that something inappropriate had happened to his roommate with one- or two-night aides. Resident 6 stated the staff involved had crossed a boundary and had taken advantage of resident 1. Resident 6 stated it occurred about 1 month ago during a nighttime brief change, but they could not recall what had been said and did not want to accuse a staff member of something due to their memory. Resident 6 stated they had informed the DON of what had occurred. On 12/10/2024 at 2:52 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 1. CNA 1 stated they had received abuse training during their orientation. They had only heard of two abuse allegations in the six months they had been here. CNA 1 stated the first one occurred a month ago with resident 1. CNA 1 stated resident 1 often stated they did not have certain body parts such as a mouth or head. CNA 1 stated they had received a report from CNA 2, who informed them at that time resident 1 had stated they did not have a penis during one of the brief changes. CNA 2 stated they held up resident 1's penis for them to see it themselves. CNA 1 stated they reported the incident to the DON after resident 1 had brought up the situation multiple times throughout the day. CNA 1 stated they assumed CNA 2 had informed the nurses about what happened because it had occurred during their shift. CNA 1 stated resident 1's roommate also brought up the situation. CNA 1 stated they reported what happened to resident 1 to RN 1 sometime in the morning. CNA 1 stated the DON had interviewed them about the incident the same day. On 12/11/2024 at 12:28 PM, a follow up interview was conducted with RN 1. RN 1 stated there was no logic when resident 1 informed staff they did not have a mouth, legs, or head, and they were difficult to reorient. RN 1 stated they were aware of a situation where resident 1 had informed a nighttime aide they did not have a penis. RN 1 stated the night aide had shown resident 1 their penis in an attempt to re-orient resident 1. RN 1 stated they were made aware of the situation by resident 1's roommate, who stated a weird conversation had occurred during a brief change. RN 1 stated resident 1's roommate reported this 24 hours after it had occurred. RN 1 stated they immediately notified the DON of the situation, and the DON later interviewed CNA 1. On 12/11/2024 at 3:30 PM, an interview was conducted with the ADMN. The ADMN stated they were the abuse coordinator. The ADMN stated that anytime abuse was identified, it was reported to the regional nurse consultant, regional operations, Adult Protective Services (APS), Ombudsman, and law enforcement. The ADMN stated they submitted a 358 form within 2 hours to the state survey agency. The ADMN stated they had not conducted any abuse investigations in November or December 2024. The ADMN stated they were informed resident 1 stated they did not have a penis, and the CNA assured the resident, they did have one. The ADMN stated when resident 1 was interviewed, they denied anything had occurred, and staff had not witnessed a change in behavior. The ADMN stated resident 1's roommate had speculated what had occurred. The ADMN stated they did not believe it was an allegation of abuse because of resident 1's roommate's mental history. Based upon the evidence provided by the DON, the ADMN did not believe it was a substantial event because what had been perceived was not accurate to what the caregiver did. The ADMN stated they were alerted very timely by the DON. On 12/11/2024 at 4:03 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 2. CNA 2 stated during their second rounds, resident 1 informed them they did not have a penis. CNA 2 stated they informed resident 1 it had been there last time they changed their brief and was pretty sure it was still there. CNA 2 opened resident 1's brief and stated, look it's right there. CNA 2 stated resident 1 lifted their head up and started pulling at their penis in their direction. CNA 2 stated resident 1 then asked them what they would do if they wanted to kiss them. CNA 2 informed resident 1 that was not an appropriate thing to talk about, and resident 1 kept pulling at his penis. CNA 2 informed resident 1 they did not need to pull at their penis, and then resident 1 stated CNA 2 needed a man. CNA 2 told resident 1 they did not need a man and were not going to go there. CNA 2 informed resident 1 they needed to finish their brief change and left the room after completion. CNA 2 stated they informed the nurse of what had occurred and charted that resident 1 was sexually inappropriate. CNA 2 stated that it had been unusual behavior for resident 1. CNA 2 stated they had been contacted by the DON the following day and was notified that resident 1's roommate had stated that something different had occurred. CNA 2 stated that resident 1's roommate had twisted what had occurred. It should be noted there was no evidence that CNA 2 documented that resident 1 was sexually inappropriate in resident 1 ' s medical record or that the allegation of abuse that was made on 11/15/2024 had been reported to the SSA, APS, or Law Enforcement. A review of the facility's policy and procedure for abuse prevention was conducted. The policy defined verbal abuse as the use of oral, written or gestured language that expresses disparaging and derogatory terms to residents within their hearing/seeing distance and sexual abuse as non-consensual sexual contact of any type with a resident. It was further documented that the facility would, 2. Notify the appropriate/designated organization/authority (State Agencies) that an investigation is being initiated immediately following intervention for the resident's safety 6. Notify law enforcement authorities and press charges, if indicated. 7. Report the investigation findings to the appropriate State Agencies, as required by law .
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

Investigate Abuse (Tag F0610)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, it was determined that in response to allegations of abuse, the facility failed to have ev...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, it was determined that in response to allegations of abuse, the facility failed to have evidence that all alleged violations were thoroughly investigated for 2 of 10 sampled residents and prevent further potential abuse while an investigation was being processed for 1 of 10 sampled residents. Specifically, the facility did not have evidence that abuse allegations were thoroughly investigated and allowed an alleged perpetrator to continue to have access to the alleged victim and other vulnerable residents. This was determined to have occurred at an Immediate Jeopardy level for resident 5. Resident identifiers: 1 and 5. On 12/12/2024, a finding of Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) (immediate threat to the health and safety of patients) was identified in the area of 483.12 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation. The facility was notified of this finding verbally and in writing on 12/12/2024 at 10:20 AM. The facility submitted an IJ removal plan on 12/12/2024 at 3:41 PM, alleging removal as of 12/12/2024 at 2:30 PM. The plan was accepted, and the facility was notified at 5:36 PM on 12/12/2024. An onsite visit was conducted on 12/16/2024, and surveyors determined that the IJ had been removed on 12/12/2024 based on the steps the facility had taken. The facility was notified of this finding at 10:30 AM on 12/16/2024. Findings Included: 1. Resident 5 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting the right dominant side, suicidal ideation, muscle weakness, and dysphagia. On 12/11/2024 at 2:00 pm, an interview was conducted with resident 5, who stated that he had experienced verbal and sexual abuse from the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) 1. Resident 5 stated that at the end of the week before the interview, resident 5 had diarrhea and needed assistance from CNA 1 to help clean up. The resident stated that CNA 1 instructed the resident to hold their penis while the CNA used wet wipes to clean the resident's penis and scrotum. The resident stated they were having difficulty holding it up as the CNA instructed, and the CNA said, You're being stupid again, aren't you? and smacked my hands away. CNA 1 then Grabbed my penis between [CNA 1's] fingers and pulled on it as hard as [CNA 1] could and proceeded to scrub my penis on the sides while holding it up. When the resident complained about the rough treatment, the resident stated CNA 1 said, All men like to have that done to them and All men like to have it hurt like that. The resident then stated that when CNA 1 was finished cleaning them up, the CNA said, I hope when I go to college to be a nurse, I find a boyfriend who is as big as you are. The resident stated that they complained about the treatment to another CNA, CNA 2. The resident also said that the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) stated that CNA 6 talked with them the next day about the incident, but according to the resident, nothing was ever done about it. During the interview, resident 5 was tangential and perseverated on various complaints, requiring frequent redirection, but was consistent in their retelling of events throughout questioning. Note: CNA 1 was observed in the building providing direct care to residents on 12/12/2024. Resident 5's medical record was reviewed on 12/11/2024. On 11/27/2024, a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment was completed for resident 5. It was documented that resident 5 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 14, which indicated Resident 5 was cognitively intact. On 12/13/2024, a psychiatric evaluation for Resident 5 was completed by a physician. The physician documented Resident 5's horrible experience with the CNA, CNA 1, and how Resident 5 felt they had been sexually assaulted big time. The following narrative was documented, He reports that when the CNA entered the room, she said, Ew, you stink, took his shirt off, pulled his pants down, and said, You are such a mess. He reports that she then took her gloves off, looked at him and it (referring to his penis), and told him, Hold it up like this as hard as you can . just hold it there. He reports that his hand slipped, and she got upset, told him she wanted him to hold it a certain way, then smacked his hand away and moved her hand up his penis to hold it. He reports that he told her it hurt, and she responded, Good. It is supposed to. All men want their penis to hurt like that. He reports that she held his penis and squeezed it tight while cleaning him and stated, Doesn't it feel good? while she wiped him with wipes. He reports that he was black and blue down there from cleaning so hard and that he thinks he needed a shower because he could have been cleaner. He reported that she told him, I am leaving Sandstone next week. I hope my next boyfriend or husband is as big as you. It should be noted that resident 5's progress notes and care plan were reviewed, and no documentation was located to indicate resident 5 had sexual behaviors. On 12/11/2024 at 3:00 pm, the DON was interviewed. The DON stated that they did talk with Resident 5 on Friday, 12/6/2024, the day after the incident, but did not have anyone else present during the conversation. When asked whether they were aware of the resident's complaint, the DON stated, Sure, I guess now that you say it, he told me about a CNA making like, swearing at him, touching him. He was saying that one CNA was swearing at him, saying 'you're covered in shit' and holding his anatomy while she was changing him. The DON also said that during their interview with the resident, they stated, [Resident 5] was talking about a brief change, and the CNA was making him do all the motions. [Resident 5] was trying to indicate that the CNA was wanting him to, I don't want to add words, [Resident 5] was trying to make it like [CNA 1] was trying to do something sexual. The DON stated that CNA 1 had no prior complaints about their performance of peri-care and that it was not normal practice for the resident to be asked to hold themselves while the CNA performed peri-care. The DON stated that they told the administrator about the incident the next day in the morning meeting. The DON was asked if an incident report was completed or if a note in the electronic medical record, or anywhere else, was made, to which they said: I don't know, I would have to double check, but I'd have to backtrack and look. The DON was asked to provide any documentation that was made concerning the incident but did not provide any. On 12/11/2024, at 3:30 PM, the Administrator (ADMN)/abuse coordinator was interviewed. The ADMN stated that they were not aware of the abuse allegation made by resident 5 and subsequently did not complete an investigation. On 12/12/2024 at 9:08 AM, an interview was conducted with the ADON. The ADON stated they recently had to be a witness for the DON while they talked to Resident 5 about inappropriate patient care. The ADON stated the situation had been reported by CNA 2. The ADON stated resident 5 informed them CNA 1 had been using profanity and was talking inappropriately about their anatomy. The ADON stated resident 5 had complained to CNA 2 about what had occurred earlier in the day. The ADON stated resident 5 was told by CNA 1 they had a large penis. Resident 5's penis was then grasped tightly by CNA 1, and they did not relinquish their grip after Resident 5 voiced being in pain. The ADON stated Resident 5 was told they were a piece of shit and lazy. The ADON stated they interviewed CNA 1 the following morning. The ADON stated that CNA 1 said resident 5 had been moaning during the brief change. CNA 1 informed Resident 5 that those noises were inappropriate and that Resident 5 had never complained of any pain throughout the brief change. CNA 1 stated they felt awkward and uncomfortable with how resident 5 made them feel. The ADON stated they had switched CNA 1's assignment, so they no longer worked with resident 5. The ADON stated that this situation had been discussed in the morning meeting and that the Administrator had been made aware. The ADON stated the DON made notes of the incident Note: The facility provided no evidence that this allegation was thoroughly investigated. 2. Resident 1 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cirrhosis of the liver, pressure ulcer of unspecified site, altered mental status, mood disorder, bipolar disorder, hallucinations, and post-traumatic stress disorder. On 9/5/2024, an MDS assessment was completed for resident 1. It was documented that resident 1 had a BIMS score of 10, which indicated moderate cognitive impairment. A care plan focus area initiated on 6/24/2024 and revised on 12/5/2024 documented that resident 1 had an alteration in their thought process due to moderate cognitive impairment. It should be noted resident 1's progress notes were reviewed, and there was no documentation located to indicate resident 1 had sexual behaviors or had been involved in a resident-to-staff interaction. On 12/10/2024 at 11:37 am, an interview was conducted with Resident 1. Resident 1 stated they required a lot of help from staff and needed to have their brief changed often due to diarrhea. Resident 1 stated they had no issues with staff being inappropriate with them. Resident 1 stated they had memory problems, which did not allow them to answer questions well. Resident 1 stated their memory was bad. On 12/10/2024 at 12:00 PM, an interview was conducted with RN 1. RN 1 stated Resident 1 was completely dependent on care and occasionally refused his care. RN stated resident 1 had cognitive deficits, dementia, and exhibited negative symptoms of schizophrenia. RN 1 stated that resident 1 sometimes forgot who they were and often said they were missing certain body parts, such as their mouth, head, and legs. RN 1 stated resident 1 was not aware of what was going on. On 12/10/2024 at 1:35 PM, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated they recently had a resident come to them and inform them about concerns with a nighttime aide and suggestive conversations that had been going on. The DON stated that resident 1's roommate had informed them on the morning of 11/16/24 about the nighttime care concern that occurred on 11/15/24. Resident 1's roommate had been adamant that there had been a suggestive conversation between the night aid and resident 1 during a brief change. The DON stated they believed resident 1's roommate interpreted resident 1 and the night aide's interaction as something sexual. The DON stated resident 1's roommate could hear parts of the conversation that occurred but was unable to confirm the entire conversation and any actions due to the curtain being closed. The DON stated after they had spoken to resident 1's roommate and then asked resident 1 about any concerns they had with recent cares approximately within 12 hours of the incident. The DON stated resident 1 shrugged their shoulders after being asked if they could recall any incidents about the night before and were unable to get anything. The DON stated resident 1 did not seem distressed or upset. The DON stated resident 1's cognition fluctuates daily, and they had cognitive deficits. The DON stated there were times when resident 1 complained about a missing limb or body part. Resident 1 mentioned they were satisfied with the care they had been receiving. The DON stated once this had been reported to them, they immediately talked to the staff involved. The survey team requested all documentation gathered throughout the investigation. The DON stated they had a soft file that included resident and staff interviews. The DON stated that a soft file was created due to significant concerns resident 1's roommate had. The DON stated it had been hard to determine if the situation happened due to the varying responses during the interviews with staff, resident 1, and resident 1's roommate. The survey team immediately requested the soft file documentation. Note: On 12/10/2024, the soft file for the allegation made by resident 1 ' s roommate was provided to the survey team. The soft file included brief interviews with resident 1, resident 6, CNA 1, and CNA 2. It was documented that during Resident 6 ' s interview, they stated that an inappropriate conversation had occurred, but they had not witnessed anything. There was no clarification as to what was said to make resident 6 think the conversation was inappropriate. Per the documentation, Resident 1, who had cognitive deficits, was asked if any abuse or neglect had occurred with their care and if anyone had been inappropriate with them. Resident 1 denied any concerns. In the documentation of the interview with CNA 1, they stated resident 1 believed they were missing limbs and needed to be re-oriented. Per the documentation of CNA 2 ' s interview, CNA 2 stated resident 1 had been inappropriate and had made suggestive comments. It should be noted no further details were included to indicate what was said between CNA 2 and resident 1 and what limbs resident 1 believed to be missing. The DON stated a soft file was a simple document that helped them track patterns, behaviors, and performance. On 12/10/2024 at 1:55 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 6. Resident 6 stated that something inappropriate had happened to his roommate, resident 1, and one- or two-night aides. Resident 6 stated the staff involved had crossed a boundary and had taken advantage of resident 1. Resident 6 stated it occurred about 1 month ago during a nighttime brief change, but they could not recall what had been said and did not want to accuse a staff member of something due to their memory. Resident 6 stated they had informed the DON of what had occurred. On 12/10/2024 at 2:52 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 1. CNA 1 stated they had received abuse training during their orientation. They had only heard of two abuse allegations in the six months they had been here. CNA 1 stated the first one occurred a month ago with resident 1. CNA 1 stated resident 1 often stated they did not have certain body parts such as a mouth or head. CNA 1 stated they had received a report from CNA 2, who informed them at that time resident 1 had stated they did not have a penis during one of the brief changes. CNA 2 stated they held up resident 1's penis for them to see it themselves. CNA 1 stated they reported the incident to the DON after resident 1 had brought up the situation multiple times throughout the day. CNA 1 stated they assumed CNA 2 had informed the nurses about what happened because it had occurred during their shift. CNA 1 stated resident 1's roommate also brought up the situation. CNA 1 stated they reported what happened to resident 1 to RN 1 sometime in the morning. CNA 1 stated the DON had interviewed them about the incident the same day. On 12/11/2024 at 12:28 PM, a follow up interview was conducted with RN 1. RN 1 stated there was no logic when resident 1 informed staff they did not have a mouth, legs, or head and they were difficult to reorient. RN 1 stated they were aware of a situation where resident 1 had informed a nighttime aid they did not have a penis. RN 1 stated the night aid had shown resident 1 their penis in an attempt to re-orient resident 1. RN 1 stated they were made aware of the situation by resident 1's roommate, who stated a weird conversation had occurred during a brief change. RN 1 stated resident 1's roommate reported this 24 hours after it had occurred. RN 1 stated they immediately notified the DON of the situation, and the DON later interviewed CNA 1 of what they had been told. On 12/11/2024 at 3:30 PM, an interview was conducted with the ADMN. The ADMN stated they were the abuse coordinator. The ADMN stated once they were alerted of an allegation of abuse, they conducted an initial investigation to verify if there was any evidence of abuse and to gather information to rule out hearsay or speculation. The ADMN stated during the investigation process, they conducted interviews with the residents and staff involved and did chart reviews. The ADMN stated they also look to see if a resident has had a change in behavior and see if there was any derogatory outcome from the event. The ADMN stated the investigation was a collaborative effort. The ADMN stated they had not conducted any abuse investigations in November or December 2024. The ADMN stated they were informed resident 1 stated they did not have a penis, and the CNA assured the resident they did have one. The ADMN stated that when resident 1 was interviewed, they denied anything had occurred and that the staff had not witnessed a change in behavior. The ADMN stated resident 1's roommate had speculated what had occurred. The ADMN stated they did not believe it was an allegation of abuse because of resident 1's roommate's mental history. Based upon the evidence provided by the DON, the ADMN did not believe it was a substantial event because what had been perceived was not accurate to what the caregiver did. The ADMN stated they were alerted very timely by the DON. Note: The ADMN did not complete an investigation. On 12/11/2024 at 4:03 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 2. CNA 2 stated during their second rounds, resident 1 informed them they did not have a penis. CNA 2 stated they informed resident 1 it had been there last time they changed their brief and was pretty sure it was still there. CNA 2 opened resident 1's brief and stated, look it's right there. CNA 2 stated resident 1 lifted their head up and started pulling at their penis in their direction. CNA 2 stated resident 1 then asked them what they would do if they wanted to kiss them. CNA 2 informed resident 1 that was not an appropriate thing to talk about, and resident 1 kept pulling at his penis. CNA 2 informed resident 1 they did not need to pull at their penis, and then resident 1 stated CNA 2 needed a man. CNA 2 told resident 1 they did not need a man and were not going to go there. CNA 2 informed resident 1 they needed to finish their brief change and left the room after completion. CNA 2 stated they informed the nurse of what had occurred and charted that resident 1 was sexually inappropriate. CNA 2 stated that it had been unusual behavior for resident 1. CNA 2 stated they had been contacted by the DON the following day and was notified that resident 1's roommate had stated that something different had occurred. CNA 2 stated that resident 1's roommate had twisted what had occurred. Note: There was no evidence that CNA 2 documented that resident 1 was sexually inappropriate in resident 1 ' s medical record or that the allegation of abuse that was made on 11/15/2024 had been reported to the SSA, APS, or Law Enforcement. A review of the facility's policy and procedure for abuse prevention was conducted. The policy defined verbal abuse as the use of oral, written or gestured language that expresses disparaging and derogatory terms to residents within their hearing/seeing distance and sexual abuse as non-consensual sexual contact of any type with a resident. It was further documented that the facility would, .1. Take immediate steps to assure the protection of the resident(s). This may involve separation from the alleged abuser and/or provision of medical care. 2. Notify the appropriate/designated organization/authority (State Agencies) that an investigation is being initiated immediately following intervention for the resident's safety. 3. Conduct a careful and deliberate investigation centering on facts, observations and statements from the alleged victim and witnesses . 5. Take actions related to resolving resident and family issues/concerns/allegations, educating staff, communicating with families and others (as relevant) and record .
Aug 2022 10 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0568 (Tag F0568)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview, it was determined, the facility did not ensure that individual financial records were available to the residents through quarterly statements and upon request. Specifically, for 1 ...

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Based on interview, it was determined, the facility did not ensure that individual financial records were available to the residents through quarterly statements and upon request. Specifically, for 1 out of 28 sampled residents, a resident did not receive quarterly statements regarding his personal funds. Resident identifier: 12. Findings included: On 8/15/22 at 9:36 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 12. Resident 12 stated the facility held funds in a personal account for him. Resident 12 stated he did not receive a quarterly statement regarding his personal funds. Resident 12 stated he would like to receive a statement, so he was aware of the status of his personal funds. On 8/17/22 at 9:59 AM, an interview was conducted with the Business Office Manager (BOM). The BOM stated there were all kinds of statements that could be pulled from the Resident Funds Management System. The BOM stated residents did not automatically get a quarterly statement regarding their funds. The BOM stated if a resident requested a statement, a statement could be printed. The BOM stated a requested statement would show every withdrawal and deposit related to that resident's personal funds.
CONCERN (D)

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

Comprehensive Assessments (Tag F0636)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident 40 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and was re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included Hunti...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident 40 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and was re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included Huntington's Disease, schizophrenia, anxiety disorder, mood disorder, nausea and vomiting, dysarthria and anarthria, contracture, tubule-interstitial nephritis, osteoporosis, dementia, dysphagia, and major depressive disorder. On 8/15/22, resident 40's medical record was reviewed. Resident 40's most recent annual MDS was reviewed, and it was revealed that the ARD target date for completion was 6/29/22. The completion date on the most recent annual MDS assessment was 7/26/22, 27 days late. On 8/17/22 at 10:18 AM, an interview was conducted with the MDS coordinator. The MDS Coordinator stated that different staff members were involved with completing the annual and quarterly MDS assessments. The MDS Coordinator stated the staff members who participated in the care of the resident received notification on the computer system that an evaluation for an upcoming MDS was required. The MDS Coordinator stated staff members would then complete the evaluations and document the required information. The MDS Coordinator stated when MDS assessments were due to be completed, she would pull information from the staff evaluations to complete the MDS. The MDS Coordinator stated if she had any questions, she would interview the resident for clarification. The MDS Coordinator stated once the resident's MDS was due, there were 14 days to complete the assessment. The MDS Coordinator further stated that she received an alert if an assessment was overdue. The MDS Coordinator stated her employment at the facility started in February 2022. The MDS Coordinator stated that at the time, the position was already vacant, and she was unsure for how long. The MDS Coordinator stated she was working on getting the backlogged MDS assessments completed. On 8/17/22 at 1:22 PM, an interview was conducted with the Corporate Resource Nurse (CRN). The CRN stated that the MDS Coordinator had 14 days after the ARD to complete the MDS assessment, and 14 days to submit the MDS. The CRN stated there would always be a completion date for the MDS assessment. The CRN stated if the MDS assessment had not been completed by the completion date the MDS was considered late. Based on interview and record review, it was determined, the facility did not conduct comprehensive assessments of residents in accordance with the timeframe's specified. Specifically, for 2 out of 28 sampled residents, a residents comprehensive assessment was not completed at least once every 12 months. In addition, a residents admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment was not completed within 14 days after admission. Resident identifiers: 40 and 105. Findings included: 1. Resident 105 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included, but not limited to, hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia, and cutaneous abscess of abdominal wall. Resident 105's medical record was reviewed on 8/17/22. Resident 105's admission MDS assessment was reviewed, and it was revealed that the assessment reference date (ARD) target date for completion of the admission MDS assessment was 8/9/22. The admission MDS assessment was not completed, and the status was marked as In Progress.
CONCERN (D)

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

Assessment Accuracy (Tag F0641)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, it was determined, the facility assessments did not accurately reflect the resident's stat...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, it was determined, the facility assessments did not accurately reflect the resident's status. Specifically, for 1 out of 28 sampled residents, a resident's Minimum Data Set (MDS) annual assessment was coded incorrectly by indicating the resident was not on hospice when the resident was on hospice. Resident identifier: 40. Findings included: Resident 40 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and was re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included Huntington's Disease, schizophrenia, anxiety disorder, mood disorder, nausea and vomiting, dysarthria and anarthria, contracture, tubule-interstitial nephritis, osteoporosis, dementia, dysphagia, and major depressive disorder. On 8/15/22, resident 40's medical record was reviewed. A physician's order dated 6/25/21, included Hospice to eval [evaluate] and treat and was documented as active. Resident 40's medical record included multiple hospice visit documents dating back to 2016. Resident 40's medical record contained a Hospice Certification and Plan of Care that was dated 6/21/22, and included relevant diagnoses, medications, treatment orders, and interventions that were to be provided by hospice and facility staff. Resident 40's care plan, which was revised on 4/30/22, included a Hospice CNA [Certified Nursing Assistant] Plan that listed specific cares the hospice CNA would provide at regularly scheduled visits. The start date documented for the Hospice CNA Plan was 6/26/21. On 8/16/22 at 11:49 AM, an interview was conducted with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1. LPN 1 stated resident 40 was receiving hospice services at least 3 times per week for her primary diagnosis. LPN 1 stated facility staff had regular communication with hospice staff regarding resident 40 at least 5 times per week. Resident 40's annual MDS assessment was completed on 7/26/22. Section O, Special Treatments, Procedures, and Programs documented that resident 40 was not receiving hospice services. On 8/17/22 at 9:43 AM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated floor nurses completed some of the information that was included in the MDS. The DON stated evaluations were triggered for staff members who needed to complete information for an upcoming MDS evaluation. The DON also stated information about residents was shared during morning meetings, Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, long term care meetings, and Prescription Drug Plan meetings. The DON stated the MDS Coordinator was the staff member who completed the MDS information for submission. The DON also stated she was unsure if the MDS Coordinator had been trained in using the Resident Assessment Instrument system. On 8/17/22 at 10:18 AM, an interview was conducted with the MDS Coordinator. The MDS Coordinator stated updates to the resident's MDS were required upon admission, annually, and quarterly. The MDS Coordinator stated she reviewed resident records to obtain much of the information included in the MDS. The MDS Coordinator stated staff who were familiar with each resident would complete relevant areas of the assessment that were triggered in the resident's medical record prior to the MDS being completed. The MDS Coordinator stated she would review the information and interview the resident for clarification if she had questions. The MDS Coordinator stated that she was responsible to complete the MDS in the system using the information other staff members had provided. On 8/17/22 at 1:30 PM, an interview was conducted with the Corporate Registered Nurse (CRN). The CRN stated she was familiar with resident 40 and that the resident was receiving hospice services. The CRN observed resident 40's annual MDS assessment documentation that stated resident 40 was not on hospice services. The CRN confirmed the MDS documentation was incorrect.
CONCERN (D)

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

Drug Regimen Review (Tag F0756)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, it was determined, the facility did not ensure that the pharmacist's reported irregulariti...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, it was determined, the facility did not ensure that the pharmacist's reported irregularities of a resident's drug regimen were reported to the Medical Director (MD) and the reports were acted upon. Specifically, for 1 out of 28 sampled residents, the facility did not implement the MD orders as they pertained to the pharmacist's recommendations. Resident identifier: 12. Findings included: Resident 12 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which consisted of tourette's disorder, type 2 diabetes mellitus, major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorder, gastro-esophageal reflux, chronic respiratory failure, hyperlipidemia, obstructive and reflux uropathy, retention of urine, dysphagia, benign prostatic hyperplasia, morbid obesity, hypertension, mild cognitive impairment, and insomnia. On 8/15/22, resident 12's medical record was reviewed. Resident 12's physician's orders revealed the following: a. Lisinopril Tablet 5 milligrams (mg), give 10 mg by mouth one time a day. The order was initiated on 7/22/22. b. Fluvoxamine Maleate Oral Tablet, give 50 mg by mouth two times a day. The order was initiated on 7/15/22. c. Omeprazole Tablet Delayed Release 20 mg, give 40 mg by mouth one time a day. The order was initiated on 5/14/22. d. Famotidine Tablet 20 mg, give 20 mg by mouth at bedtime. The order was initiated on 5/13/22 and discontinued on 7/21/22. e. Olanzapine Tablet 5 mg, give 5 mg by mouth one time a day. The order was initiated on 5/14/22. f. Olanzapine Tablet 10 mg, give 10 mg by mouth at bedtime. The order was initiated on 5/14/22. Review of the pharmacy consultation reports revealed the following: a. On 5/1/22, the pharmacist recommended to consider a trial discontinuation of the Lisinopril 5 mg one time a day. The MD accepted the recommendation and documented that it be implemented as written. The MD signed the form on 5/26/22. The form had a hand written note that stated parameters were removed. Review of the May 2022 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed that the Lisinopril 5 mg daily, hold if systolic blood pressure less than 110 was initiated on 5/14/22, and discontinued on 5/20/22. Lisinopril 5 mg daily without parameters was initiated on 5/21/22, and discontinued on 7/21/22. On 7/22/22, the Lisinopril was increased to 10 mg daily. It should be noted that the medication was never discontinued per the MD recommendation. b. On 5/1/22, the pharmacist recommended to consider discontinuing Omeprazole and changing Famotidine to 20 mg two times a day. The MD accepted the recommendation and documented that it be implemented. The MD signed the form on 5/26/22. Review of the May, June, July, and August 2022 MAR revealed that the Famotidine was initiated on 5/13/22, and discontinued on 7/21/22. The Omeprazole 40 mg daily was initiated on 5/14/22, and was a current active order. It should be noted that the Omeprazole was never discontinued per the MD recommendations and the Famotidine was not changed to 20 mg two times a day. c. On 5/17/22, the pharmacist documented that the resident received two antidepressants for OCD concomitantly: Fluvoxamine 100 mg three times a day, and Clomipramine 100 mg at bedtime. The recommendation was that if therapy could not be adjusted to provide a rationale for duplicate therapy. The MD accepted the recommendations with the following modifications: decrease Fluvoxamine 100 mg to two times a day will continue to try to wean. The MD signed the form on 5/26/22. Review of the May, June, July, and August 2022 MAR revealed that the Fluvoxamine 100 mg three times a day was initiated on 5/13/22, and discontinued on 6/30/22. On 6/30/22, the order was changed to Fluvoxamine 100 mg two times a day for 7 days. It should be noted that it took 35 days to implement the taper per the MD recommendation. On 6/20/22, the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) documented a decline to the recommendations and did not want to implement any changes due to, Pt [patient] is stable at this time on both medications. He does not tolerate medication changes. It should be noted that the MD and the PMHNP had conflicting orders for the Fluvoxamine. d. On 5/1/22, the pharmacist documented that the resident received two antipsychotics for Tourette's: Paliperidone Extended Release, and Olanzapine. The recommendation was that if therapy could not be adjusted to provide a rationale for duplicate therapy. The MD response was to decrease the Olanzapine to 5 mg two times a day. The MD signed the order on 5/26/22. It should be noted that the Olanzapine was not decreased per the MD orders. On 6/3/22, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) documented on the consultation report for antipsychotics, Spoke with [MD name removed] abt [about] all 4 pgs [pages] of recommends. Brief discussion in Pysch (sic) med [medication] mtg [meeting]- zero changes mentioned - still adjusting to new environment - Hold off till Tues [Tuesday 6/7/22] and he will review as there is multiple med changes. Review of the progress notes and physician notes revealed no other documentation from the MD related to the Olanzapine. On 6/20/22, the PMHNP documented, Pt. is finally stable - do not recommend decreasing the dose of either medication. He does not tolerate medication changes. It should be noted that the MD and the PMHNP had conflicting orders for the Olanzapine. On 8/17/22 at 10:00 AM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Administrator (ADM). The DON stated that the Fluvoxamine 100 mg two times a day was not started until 7/1/22. The DON stated that the PMHNP ordered the Fluvoxamine taper from 100 mg three times a day to 100 mg two times a day on 6/30/22. The ADM stated that the PMHNP started at the end of May 2022 and there was some confusion with conflicting orders from the MD and PMHNP. The DON confirmed that the MD ordered the Fluvoxamine to be decreased from 100 mg three times a day to 100 mg two times a day, but they did not implement the change for 35 days. The ADM stated that at the end of June or the beginning of July they decided to have the PMHNP write the psychotropic medication orders to eliminate any confusion with the medication management. The DON stated that on 5/20/22, she received an order from the MD to discontinue the blood pressure parameters for the Lisinopril 5 mg daily. The DON stated that it was after the parameters were discontinued that they received the pharmacy recommendation with the MD new order to discontinue the Lisinopril medication all together. The DON stated that the Lisinopril medication was not discontinued per the MD's order. The DON confirmed that the Omeprazole was not discontinued and the Famotidine order was not changed per the MD orders. The DON stated that the pharmacy recommendation process was that the pharmacist would send the recommendations to the DON. The DON then placed each resident's pharmacy consultation report in each provider's box for review. The DON stated that the providers would return the consultation report with any medication changes and new orders to the DON, ADON, or the Unit Manager. The DON stated that it appeared to be an oversight and the medication changes were not implemented as ordered by the MD. The DON stated that the Lisinopril, Omeprazole, and Famotidine changes were not identified and only the ADON could make changes in the electronic medical records.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0757 (Tag F0757)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident 12 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which consisted of tourette's disorder, type 2 diabetes mel...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident 12 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which consisted of tourette's disorder, type 2 diabetes mellitus, major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorder, gastro-esophageal reflux, chronic respiratory failure, hyperlipidemia, obstructive and reflux uropathy, retention of urine, dysphagia, benign prostatic hyperplasia, morbid obesity, hypertension, mild cognitive impairment, and insomnia. On 8/15/22, resident 12's medical record was reviewed. Resident 12's physician's orders revealed the following: a. Lisinopril Tablet 5 mg, give 10 mg by mouth one time a day. The order was initiated on 7/22/22. b. Omeprazole Tablet Delayed Release 20 mg, give 40 mg by mouth one time a day. The order was initiated on 5/14/22. c. Famotidine Tablet 20 mg, give 20 mg by mouth at bedtime. The order was initiated on 5/13/22 and discontinued on 7/21/22. d. Humalog Solution 100 UNIT/milliliter (Insulin Lispro), inject 6 unit intramuscularly before meals. The order was initiated on 6/15/22. On 8/6/22 at 5:00 PM, the MAR did not document that the Humalog 6 units was administered. Review of the pharmacy consultation reports revealed the following: a. On 5/1/22, the pharmacist recommended to consider a trial discontinuation of the Lisinopril 5 mg daily. The MD accepted the recommendation and documented that it be implemented as written. The MD signed the form on 5/26/22. The form had a handwritten note that stated parameters were removed. Review of the May 2022 MAR revealed that the Lisinopril 5 mg daily, hold if systolic blood pressure less than 110 was initiated on 5/14/22, and discontinued on 5/20/22. Lisinopril 5 mg daily without parameters was initiated on 5/21/22, and discontinued on 7/21/22. On 7/22/22 the Lisinopril was increased to 10 mg daily. It should be noted that the medication was never discontinued per the MD recommendation. b. On 5/1/22 the pharmacist recommended to consider discontinuing Omeprazole and changing Famotidine to 20 mg two times a day. The MD accepted the recommendation and documented that it be implemented. The MD signed the form on 5/26/22. Review of the May, June, July, and August 2022 MAR revealed that the Famotidine was initiated on 5/13/22, and discontinued on 7/21/22. The Omeprazole 40 mg daily was initiated on 5/14/22, and was a current active order. It should be noted that the Omeprazole was never discontinued per the MD recommendations and the Famotidine was not changed to 20 mg two times a day. On 8/17/22 at 9:15 AM, an interview was conducted with LPN 3. LPN 3 stated that if she received any physician's orders she would put it into the computer system. LPN 3 stated that if the unit manager (UM) received a verbal order or new order they would put it in or tell the floor nurse to enter it. LPN 3 stated that on one occasion she was present when the provider gave a new order by telephone to the UM and she entered the order. LPN 3 stated that for any parameters on orders they would have to enter that information in the computer. LPN 3 stated that typically they had parameters on blood pressure medications, or monitoring for effectiveness with a pain medication. LPN 3 stated that the computer would not automatically que the nurse for vital sign parameters but would automatically pop up for blood sugars and pain scores. On 8/17/22 at 10:00 AM, an interview was conducted with the DON and the Administrator. The DON stated that on 5/20/22, she received an order from the MD to discontinue the blood pressure parameters for the Lisinopril 5 mg daily. The DON stated that it was after the parameters were discontinued that they received the pharmacy recommendation with the MD new order to discontinue the Lisinopril medication all together. The DON stated that the Lisinopril medication was not discontinued per the MD's order. The DON confirmed that the Omeprazole was not discontinued, and the Famotidine order was not changed per the MD orders. The DON stated that the pharmacy recommendation process was that the pharmacist would send the recommendations to the DON. The DON then placed each resident's pharmacy consultation report in each provider's box for review. The DON stated that the providers would return the consultation report with any medication changes and new orders to the DON, Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), or the UM. The DON stated that it appeared to be an oversight and the medication changes were not implemented as ordered by the MD. The DON stated that the Lisinopril, Omeprazole, and Famotidine changes were not identified and only the ADON could make changes in the electronic medical records. Based on interview and record review, it was determined, the facility did not ensure that each resident's drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs. An unnecessary drug is any drug when used in excessive dose; or for excessive duration; or without adequate monitoring; or without adequate indications for its use; or in the presence of adverse consequences which indicate the dose should be reduced or discontinued; or any combinations of the reasons above. Specifically, for 2 out of 28 sampled residents, a resident's beta blocker medication to treat tremors, anxiety, and possibly high blood pressure was not monitored according to the physician ordered parameters. In addition, the facility did not implement the Medical Director (MD) orders as they pertained to the pharmacist's recommendations. Resident identifiers: 12 and 35. Findings included: 1. Resident 35 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included, but not limited to, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia, atrial fibrillation, major depressive disorder, chronic pain, cognitive communication deficit, and suicidal ideations. Resident 35's medical record was reviewed on 8/16/22. A physician's order dated 8/14/22, documented Propranolol HCl [hydrochloride] Tablet 20 MG [milligrams] Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for Tremor and Anxiety Hold for SBP [systolic blood pressure] < [less than] 100 or HR [heart rate] <60. A review of the August 2022 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed that nursing staff were not monitoring the SBP or HR parameters for the propranolol HCL. A review of the August 2022 Blood Pressure (BP) Summary and Pulse Summary documented the following blood pressure and pulse for resident 35. [Note: Resident 35's blood pressure and pulse were not monitored two times a day as ordered by the physician.] a. On 8/14/22 at 9:33 AM, BP 106/66 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and HR 76 beats per minute (bpm). b. On 8/15/22 at 10:33 AM, BP 110/58 mmHg and HR 81 bpm. c. On 8/16/22 at 8:02 AM, BP 98/56 mmHg and HR 94 bpm. [Note: According to the August 2022 MAR resident 35 was administered propanolol HCL when the SBP was below the physician ordered parameters.] On 8/17/22 at 11:13 AM, an interview was conducted with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1. LPN 1 stated that the physician would designate if he wanted the residents vital signs checked on a daily basis. LPN 1 stated the vital sign parameters ordered by the physician would trigger in the MAR. LPN 1 stated on the MAR there was a spot to enter the vital signs. LPN 1 stated if the vital signs were not on the MAR that would mean the resident was more stable and the physician may leave the parameters in the note. LPN 1 stated if the physician order had parameters she would not necessarily hold the medication but she would call the physician. LPN 1 stated that she would not hold the medication unless the vital signs were concerning. On 8/17/22 at 12:11 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated that typically the facility did not use parameters. The DON stated that resident 35 was on alert charting for the propanolol since it was a new medication for resident 35. The DON stated if a resident had physician ordered parameters it would populate for additional information on the MAR. The DON stated that typically vital signs were obtained once a day unless the resident was skilled or the physician requested the vital signs be obtained more often. The DON stated that the nurses would enter the vital signs in the resident medical record.
CONCERN (D)

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

Medication Errors (Tag F0758)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, it was determined, the facility did not ensure that residents who received psychotropic dr...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, it was determined, the facility did not ensure that residents who received psychotropic drugs were not prescribed the medication unless necessary to treat a specific condition as diagnosed in the clinical record; and residents who used psychotropic drugs received gradual dose reductions, monitoring, and behavioral interventions in an effort to discontinue the medication. Specifically, for 1 out of 28 sampled resident, the Medical Director (MD) ordered dose adjustments of psychotropic medications that were not implemented and doses of psychotropic medications were missed. Resident identifier: 12. Findings included: Resident 12 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which consisted of tourette's disorder, type 2 diabetes mellitus, major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorder, gastro-esophageal reflux, chronic respiratory failure, hyperlipidemia, obstructive and reflux uropathy, retention of urine, dysphagia, benign prostatic hyperplasia, morbid obesity, hypertension, mild cognitive impairment, and insomnia. On 8/15/22, resident 12's medical record was reviewed. Resident 12's physician's orders revealed the following: a. Fluvoxamine Maleate Oral Tablet, give 50 milligrams (mg) by mouth two times a day. The order was initiated on 7/15/22. b. Olanzapine Tablet 5 mg, give 5 mg by mouth one time a day. The order was initiated on 5/14/22. c. Olanzapine Tablet 10 mg, give 10 mg by mouth at bedtime. The order was initiated on 5/14/22. d. Sertraline (Zoloft) Capsule 200 mg, give 200 mg by mouth one time a day. The order was initiated on 7/25/22. Review of resident 12's July 2022 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed that the Sertraline was initiated on 7/1/22, at a dosage of 50 mg daily and stopped on 7/7/22. On 7/9/22, the Sertraline dosage was increased to 100 mg daily and was discontinued on 7/15/22. On 7/17/22, the Sertraline dosage was increased to 150 mg daily and was discontinued on 7/23/22. On 7/25/22, the Sertraline dosage was increased to 200 mg daily and remained the current order. The Sertraline was documented as not administered on 7/8/22, 7/16/22, and 7/24/22, in between the dose adjustments. On 6/30/22 at 1:43 PM, resident 12's progress notes documented, resident's insurance will no longer cover his fluvoxamine. [Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) name omitted] began taper- decreased fluvoxamine to 100mg BID [two times a day] x [times] 1 week, then 50mg BID x 1 week. To start Zoloft 50mg QAM [every morning] x 1 week, increase to 100mg QAM x 1 week, then 150mg QAM x 1 week, then 200mg PO [by mouth] QAM indefinitely for OCD. orders in computer and sent to pharmacy On 6/30/22, the PMHNP visit note documented, Taper down fluvoxamine, start Zoloft per insurance denial. Decrease fluvoxamine to 100 mg BID x 1 week, then 50 mg BID x 1 week, then DC [discontinue]. Start Zoloft 50 mg QAM x 1 week, then 100 mg QAM x 1 week, then 150 mg QAM x 1 week, then 200 mg QAM. Review of the July and August 2022 MAR revealed that the Fluvoxamine 50 mg two times a day order was still active and not discontinued. Review of the pharmacy consultation reports revealed the following: a. On 5/17/22, the pharmacist documented that the resident received two antidepressants for OCD concomitantly: Fluvoxamine 100 mg three times a day, and Clomipramine 100 mg at bedtime. The recommendation was that if therapy could not be adjusted to provide a rationale for duplicate therapy. The MD accepted the recommendations with the following modifications: decrease Fluvoxamine 100 mg to two times a day will continue to try to wean. The MD signed the form on 5/26/22. Review of the May, June, July, and August 2022 MAR revealed that the Fluvoxamine 100 mg three times a day was initiated on 5/13/22, and discontinued on 6/30/22. On 6/30/22, the order was changed to Fluvoxamine 100 mg two times a day for 7 days. It should be noted that it took 35 days to implement the taper per the MD recommendation. On 6/20/22, the PMHNP documented a decline to the recommendations and did not want to implement any changes due to, Pt [patient] is stable at this time on both medications. He does not tolerate medication changes. It should be noted that the MD and the PMHNP had conflicting orders for the Fluvoxamine. b. On 5/1/22, the pharmacist documented that the resident received two antipsychotics for Tourette's: Paliperidone Extended Release, and Olanzapine. The recommendation was that if therapy could not be adjusted to provide a rationale for duplicate therapy. The MD response was to decrease the Olanzapine to 5 mg two times a day. The MD signed the order on 5/26/22. It should be noted that the Olanzapine was not decreased per the MD orders. On 6/3/22, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) documented on the consultation report for antipsychotics, Spoke with [MD name omitted] abt [about] all 4 pgs [pages] of recommends. Brief discussion in Pysch (sic) med [medication] mtg [meeting]- zero changes mentioned - still adjusting to new environment - Hold off till Tues [Tuesday 6/7/22] and he will review as there is multiple med changes. Review of the progress notes and physician notes revealed no other documentation from the MD related to the Olanzapine. On 6/20/22, the PMHNP documented Pt. is finally stable - do not recommend decreasing the dose of either medication. He does not tolerate medication changes. It should be noted that the MD and the PMHNP had conflicting orders for the Olanzapine. On 8/17/22 at 9:15 AM, an interview was conducted with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 3. LPN 3 stated that if she received any physician's orders she would put it into the computer system. LPN 3 stated that if the unit manager (UM) received a verbal order or new order they would put it in or tell the floor nurse to enter it. LPN 3 stated that on one occasion she was present when the provider gave a new order by telephone to the UM and she entered the order. LPN 3 stated that for any parameters on orders they would have to enter that information in the computer. LPN 3 stated that typically they had parameters on blood pressure medications, or monitoring for effectiveness with a pain medication. LPN 3 stated that the computer would not automatically que the nurse for vital sign parameters but would automatically pop up for blood sugars and pain scores. On 8/17/22 at 10:00 AM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Administrator (ADM). The DON stated that if a medication was scheduled to be administered and no documentation was found in the MAR that she would look on an administration report to verify that the medication had been given. The DON stated she would then look at the progress notes to see if anything was documented about the medication administration. The DON stated that there was no documentation explaining why resident 12 did not receive the Sertraline on 7/8/22, 7/16/22, and 7/24/22. The DON stated that the resident's psychotropic medications were discussed in the psychotropic Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement meeting. The DON stated what we typically do was discuss the resident, look at the order, look at the notes and see if the provider ordered the medication the way that it was transcribed into the computer system. The DON stated that if the medication was discussed in the psychotropic meeting then she would ensure the accuracy of the medication order. The DON stated that if a floor nurse received the new order then they would be responsible to enter the order in the computer system. The DON stated that in the case of the Sertraline order it was given to the floor nurse and they entered it into the electronic medical record. The DON stated that she verified the floor nurse received the Sertraline order by the audit feature and could verify the date that it was ordered to see if there was any special notes applied. The DON stated that the notes stated no missed dates were required. The DON stated that the order should have been entered so there were no missed days in between the dose adjustment. The DON stated that it was an oversight by the nurse and that the resident should not have missed days in between the dose adjustment. The DON stated that the Fluvoxamine 100 mg two times a day was not started until 7/1/22. The DON stated that the PMHNP ordered the Fluvoxamine taper from 100 mg three times a day to 100 mg two times a day on 6/30/22. The ADM stated that the PMHNP started at the end of May 2022 and there was some confusion with conflicting orders from the MD and PMHNP. The DON confirmed that the MD ordered the Fluvoxamine to be decreased from 100 mg three times a day to 100 mg two times a day, but they did not implement the change for 35 days. The ADM stated that at the end of June or the beginning of July they decided to have the PMHNP write the psychotropic medication orders to eliminate any confusion with the medication management. The DON stated that on 5/20/22, she received an order from the MD to discontinue the blood pressure parameters for the Lisinopril 5 mg daily. The DON stated that it was after the parameters were discontinued that they received the pharmacy recommendation with the MD new order to discontinue the Lisinopril medication all together. The DON stated that the Lisinopril medication was not discontinued per the MD's order. The DON confirmed that the Omeprazole was not discontinued, and the Famotidine order was not changed per the MD orders. The DON stated that the pharmacy recommendation process was that the pharmacist would send the recommendations to the DON. The DON then placed each resident's pharmacy consultation report in each provider's box for review. The DON stated that the providers would return the consultation report with any medication changes and new orders to the DON, ADON, or the UM for them to implement the changes. The DON stated that it appeared to be an oversight and the medication changes were not implemented as ordered by the MD.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0760 (Tag F0760)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined, the facility did not ensure residents were free of any si...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined, the facility did not ensure residents were free of any significant medication errors. Specifically, for 1 out of 28 sampled residents, a resident was administered the wrong medication during the medication administration task observation. Resident identifier: 41. Findings included: Resident 41 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included, but not limited to, schizoaffective disorder bipolar type, mental disorders due to known physiological condition, mood disorder due to known physiological condition with depressive features, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease, mild cognitive impairment, schizoaffective disorder, cognitive communication deficit, drug induced akathisia, delusional disorders, generalized anxiety disorder, chronic pain, and repeated falls. On 8/17/22 at 10:22 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1 was observed to prepare and administer a medication to resident 41. LPN 1 administered Clozapine 100 milligrams (mg) to resident 41. [Note: The Clozapine 100 mg was ordered by the physician to be administered at bedtime and in the morning.] Resident 41's medical record was reviewed for the reconciliation of medications. A physician's order dated 6/2/22, documented LaMICtal Tablet 100 MG (lamoTRIgine) Give 1 tablet by mouth three times a day related to MOOD DISORDER DUE TO KNOWN PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITION WITH DEPRESSIVE FEATURES. [Note: A review of physician's orders revealed that the Lamictal was the only medication to be administered to resident 41 three times a day.] A physician's order dated 6/2/22, documented Clozaril Tablet 100 MG (cloZAPine) Give 2 tablet by mouth at bedtime related to SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDER, BIPOLAR TYPE. A physician's order dated 6/3/22, documented Clozaril Tablet 100 MG (cloZAPine) Give 1 tablet by mouth in the morning related to SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDER, BIPOLAR TYPE. On 8/17/22 at 10:56 AM, an interview was conducted with LPN 1. LPN 1 stated that she had administered the clozapine to resident 41. LPN 1 stated that she should have administered the Lamictal to resident 41. LPN 1 stated that she would need to contact the physician and the Director of Nursing (DON). On 8/17/22 at 11:14 AM, a follow up interview was conducted with LPN 1. LPN 1 stated that she contacted the physician and was instructed to keep an eye on resident 41 and obtain a set of vital signs. LPN 1 stated that resident 41 had been on higher doses of clozapine in the past. LPN 1 stated that resident 41 would be on alert charting for the next three days which included monitoring. LPN 1 stated she had contacted the physician, DON, Corporate Resource Nurse, and resident 41's family. On 8/17/22 at 11:14 AM, LPN 1 was observed to prepare and administer Lamictal 100 mg to resident 41. LPN 1 was observed to explain the medication error to resident 41 and instructed resident 41 to watch for dizziness. LPN 1 stated she would need to complete an incident report. On 8/17/22 at 12:08 PM, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated the resident Medication Administration Record would list the medications for each resident and the medication cards were stored in the medication carts. The DON stated that narcotics were stored in the the medication carts in a separate locked drawer. The DON stated the nurses were to compare the physician's order to the medication card and place the medication in the medication cup. The DON stated that the nurses were to verify the resident name if the nurses were not familiar with the resident and then administer the medications to the resident.
CONCERN (D)

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

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation and interview, it was determined, the facility did not store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, f...

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Based on observation and interview, it was determined, the facility did not store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, food items in the walk-in freezer were open to air, and food items in the walk-in refrigerator were open to air. Findings included: On 8/15/22 at 8:28 AM, an initial walk through of the kitchen was conducted. In the walk-in refrigerator, a box containing bacon was observed to be open with the bacon open to air. On 8/17/22 at 10:53 AM, a second walk through of the kitchen was conducted. In the walk-in refrigerator, a box containing bacon was observed to be open with the bacon open to air. In the walk-in freezer, a box of garden burgers was open with the patties open to air, a box of cookie dough was observed to be open with the dough open to air, and a box of frozen dinner rolls was open with the dough open to air. On 8/17/22 at 11:04 AM, an interview was conducted with the Dietary Manager (DM). The DM stated dietary staff were educated with training videos they were required to watch every month. The DM stated that she provided in-services to employees at the beginning of the shift if specific kitchen practices needed to be reviewed. The DM stated the facility Registered Dietitian conducted monthly audits of the kitchen to ensure the kitchen was clean and items were stored properly. The DM stated she was provided a report after the audit that she documented in the computer and sent to the corporate office.
CONCERN (E)

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

Resident Rights (Tag F0550)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation and interview it was determined the facility did not ensure that each resident was treated with respect and dignity and cared for in a manner and in an environment that promoted m...

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Based on observation and interview it was determined the facility did not ensure that each resident was treated with respect and dignity and cared for in a manner and in an environment that promoted maintenance or enhancement of their quality of life, recognizing each resident's individuality. Specifically, for 4 out of 28 sampled residents, staff referred to resident's who required dining assistance as feeders, a resident was told the location of where he needed to eat his meals, residents were observed to wait for their meal trays while their tablemate's ate, and a resident waited approximately 46 minutes for his lunch tray to be served. Resident identifiers: 12, 17, 37, and 49. Findings included: On 8/15/22 at 12:21 PM, a continuous observation was made of the assisted dining room on the third floor during the lunch meal service. The dining room was observed with 8 residents seated inside. 1. On 8/15/22 at 12:23 PM, the facility Administrator (ADM) and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) were observed to walk by the doorway to the assisted dining room. The ADON paused in the doorway to the dining room and told Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) 1 that only feeders should be in the assisted dining room. The ADM was heard to correct the ADON and referred to the residents as assisted diners. At approximately 12:25 PM, an interview was conducted with the ADM. The ADM stated that the ADON felt horrible about calling the residents feeders, especially since she had been educating the staff on not to do that. 2. On 8/15/22 at 12:35 PM, an observation was made of the ADON telling resident 37 that he needed to eat downstairs. Resident 37 was seated in the assisted dining room. Resident 37 replied no, she said I could eat up here and pointed at CNA 1. The ADON told resident 37 that he needed to get back into the habit of eating downstairs. 3. On 8/15/22 at 12:38 PM, the lunch meal trays arrived on the third floor. The following observations were made of the assisted dining room: a. On 8/15/22 at 12:40 PM, the lunch tray was delivered to resident 15 by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1. Resident 15 was seated at the table with resident 49. b. On 8/15/22 at 12:40 PM, the lunch tray was delivered to resident 16 by LPN 1. Resident 16 was seated at the table with resident 37. c. On 8/15/22 at 12:41 PM, the lunch tray was delivered to resident 7 by LPN 1. At 12:48 PM, dining assistance was provided to resident 7 by CNA 2. Resident 7 was seated at the table with resident 17 and resident 41. d. On 8/15/22 at 12:46 PM, all the meal trays were delivered from the meal cart. Resident 49, 37, and 17 were not provided a meal tray. e. On 8/15/22 at 12:54 PM, the lunch tray was delivered to resident 37 by LPN 2. It should be noted that resident 37 waited 14 minutes for his meal tray after his tablemate, resident 16, was served. f. On 8/15/22 at 12:59 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 2. CNA 2 stated that the meal trays normally came in two separate carts and that resident 49 and resident 17 were served from the second cart. g. On 8/15/22 at 1:03 PM, the second dining cart arrived to the third floor and was placed in the middle of the hallway. CNA 2 delivered the lunch tray to resident 17. It should be noted that resident 17 waited 22 minutes for her meal tray after her tablemate, resident 7, was served. h. On 08/15/22 at 1:10 PM, the lunch tray was delivered to resident 49 by CNA 2. At 1:12 PM, CNA 2 provided resident 49 his first bite of food. It should be noted that resident 49 waited 30 minutes for his meal tray after his tablemate, resident 15, was served. 4. On 8/15/22 at 1:18 PM, resident 12 was observed to ask CNA 2 for his meal tray. Both meal carts were observed empty. CNA 3 informed CNA 2 that resident 12 did not have a meal tray in his room or on the meal delivery cart. CNA 2 instructed CNA 3 to go to the kitchen and obtain a lunch tray for resident 12. An immediate interview was conducted with resident 12. Resident 12 stated that it sometimes took this long for his food to arrive. Resident 12 was observed to ask LPN 1 where his lunch tray was. Resident 12 was observed outside the assisted dining room drinking coffee since approximately 12:40 PM. At 1:26 PM, the lunch tray was delivered to resident 12's room by CNA 3. At 1:28 PM, the ADON was observed to bring resident 12's tray to CNA 3 and stated it was on her hallways meal cart. It should be noted that resident 12 was observed to wait for his lunch tray for approximately 46 minutes since the beginning of lunch service.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0638 (Tag F0638)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Resident 4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included dementia with behavioral disturbance, anxiety ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Resident 4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included dementia with behavioral disturbance, anxiety disorder, osteoporosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder, type 2 diabetes mellitus, insomnia, repeated falls, essential tremor, and chronic pancreatitis. On 8/17/22, resident 4's medical record was reviewed. Resident 4's most recent quarterly MDS assessment was reviewed, and it revealed that the ARD target for completion was 7/12/22. The quarterly MDS assessment was completed on 8/9/22, which was 28 days late. 4. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility initially on 8/26/16 and re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included sequelae of cerebral infarction, major depressive disorder, hemiplegia and hemiparesis, cognitive communication deficit, need for assistance with personal care, protein-calorie malnutrition, and insomnia. On 8/17/22, resident 1's medical record was reviewed. Resident 1's most recent quarterly MDS assessment was reviewed, and it revealed that the ARD target for completion was 7/6/22. The quarterly MDS assessment was completed on 8/8/22, which was 33 days late. On 8/17/22 at 10:18 AM, an interview was conducted with the MDS coordinator. The MDS Coordinator stated that different staff members were involved with completing the annual and quarterly MDS assessments. The MDS Coordinator stated the staff members who participated in the care of the resident received notification on the computer system that an evaluation for an upcoming MDS was required. The MDS Coordinator stated staff members would then complete the evaluations and document the required information. The MDS Coordinator stated when MDS assessments were due to be completed, she would pull information from the staff evaluations to complete the MDS. The MDS Coordinator stated if she had any questions, she would interview the resident for clarification. The MDS Coordinator stated once the resident's MDS was due, there were 14 days to complete the assessment. The MDS Coordinator further stated that she received an alert if an assessment was overdue. The MDS Coordinator stated her employment at the facility started in February 2022. The MDS Coordinator stated that at the time, the position was already vacant, and she was unsure for how long. The MDS Coordinator stated she was working on getting the backlogged MDS assessments completed. On 8/17/22 at 1:22 PM, an interview was conducted with the Corporate Resource Nurse (CRN). The CRN stated that the MDS Coordinator had 14 days after the ARD to complete the MDS assessment, and 14 days to submit the MDS. The CRN stated there would always be a completion date for the MDS assessment. The CRN stated if the MDS assessment had not been completed by the completion date the MDS was considered late. 2. Resident 7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which consisted of dementia, dysphagia, metabolic encephalopathy, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, insomnia, chronic pain, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive communication deficit, history of falls, and alcohol dependence. On 8/15/22 at 12:15 PM, resident 7's quarterly MDS assessment was reviewed. The ARD date was 7/13/22, and the completion date was 7/27/22. As of 8/15/22, the quarterly MDS assessment was still in process. Based on interview and record review, it was determined, the facility did not assess residents using the quarterly review instrument specified by the State and approved by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services not less frequently than once every 3 months. Specifically, for 4 out of 28 sampled residents, quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were not completed every 3 months. In addition, quarterly MDS assessments were not completed no later than 14 days after the assessment reference date (ARD). Resident identifiers: 1, 4, 7, and 32. Findings included: 1. Resident 32 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included, but not limited to, type 2 diabetes mellitus, post-traumatic stress disorder, cognitive communication deficit, dysphagia, major depressive disorder, acidosis, sleep disorder, phantom limb syndrome with pain, essential hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, repeated falls, and retention of urine. Resident 32's medical record was reviewed on 8/17/22. Resident 32's quarterly MDS assessment was reviewed, and it was revealed that the ARD target date for completion of the quarterly MDS assessment was 7/26/22. The quarterly MDS assessment was not completed, and the status was marked as In Progress. The quarterly MDS assessment documented that the assessment was to be complete by 8/9/22. On 8/17/22 at 1:22 PM, an interview was conducted with the Corporate Resource Nurse (CRN). Resident 32's quarterly MDS assessment was reviewed with the CRN. The CRN stated that resident 32's quarterly MDS assessment was late.
Feb 2020 13 deficiencies 3 Harm
SERIOUS (G)

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review it was determined, for 2 of 35 sampled residents, that the facility failed to ensure the re...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review it was determined, for 2 of 35 sampled residents, that the facility failed to ensure the residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice. Specifically, full and complete neuro checks were not performed on three separate occasions for two residents who suffered falls with head injuries, and a resident was not taken to the hospital upon being found unresponsive. Additionally, it was discovered this resident had a hip fracture three days later. Resident identifiers: 10 and 32. Findings include: 1. Resident 10 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included vascular dementia with behavioral disturbance, encephalopathy, cognitive communication deficit, and unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction. On 2/19/20 resident 10's medical record was reviewed. Nursing progress notes revealed the following incidents: a. On 10/27/19 at 12:10 PM, Resident [10] was ambulating down hall headed east by shower room when he came up to laundry barrel in hall and he reached for hand rail on wall when he lost balance falling to floor on left side staff that seen (sic) him fall reported that he didn't see him hit his head but was noted to have approx 1 x 1 cm (centimeter) bruise with approx 1/4 cm skin tear on left temple area . b. On 11/8/19 at 4:24 PM, .Neuro checks have been within normal range.[Note: There is no progress note indicating why neuro checks were being done] c. On 11/9/19 at 3:27 AM, Re-injured left eyebrow on fall 11/08/19. [Note: There is no progress note documenting a fall, however, there is an incident report dated 11/7/19 documenting resident 10 being found on the floor] d. On 12/31/19 at 4:12 AM, Approximately 2215 (10:15 PM), [resident 10] fell in his bedroom, and hit his head on the heater in his room. When a facility resident had an unwitnessed fall or an observed fall with head injury, irregularly spaced neurological assessments (neuro checks) were performed over a period of 48 hours. Neurological assessments include, at a minimum, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure measurements; assessment of pupil size and reactivity; equality of hand grip strength; and level of consciousness. Resident 10's neuro checks sheet for the fall on 10/27/19 was missing the following; a. All assessments of level of consciousness, pupil size and reactivity, and hand grip strength. b. All assessments for the 11th, 15th, 19th, 24th, and 48th hours. The neuro check sheets for the falls on 11/9/19 and 12/31/19 were requested. However, the Director of Nursing stated they were missing from the resident's medical record and was unable to provide them. 2. Resident 32 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included dementia, Alzheimer's disease, obsessive compulsive disorder, and generalized muscle weakness. On 2/19/20 resident 32's medical record was reviewed. Nursing progress notes revealed the following incidents: a. On 10/10/19, 318-2 pushed [Resident 32] into the wall, hitting her head, and her shoulder on the wall. b. On 11/8/19, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) called RN to resident .CNA reports peer stood and pushed her to the floor after she reached for his coffee. c. On 11/16/19, [Resident 32] found on the floor in her room, laying (sic) between her part of the room and 308-2 part of the room .[Resident 32] was laying (sic) on her left side, and unresponsive. The neuro checks sheet for the fall on 10/10/19 was missing the following: a. On the 11th hour check, level of consciousness, pupil size and reactivity, and hand grip strength assessments. b. On the15th hour check, level of consciousness, pupil size and reactivity, and hand grip strength assessments. c. All assessments for the 19th, 24th, 32nd, 40th, and 48th hours. The neuro checks sheet for the fall on 11/8/19 was missing the following: a. For the 45 minute check, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen, level of consciousness, pupil size and reactivity, and hand grip strength assessments. b. For the 90 minute, 2nd and 3rd hour checks, the level of consciousness, pupil size and reactivity, and hand grip strength assessments. c. All assessments for the 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 10th, 14th, 30th, 38th, and 46th hours. For the fall on 11/16/19, the assessments of resident 32's level of consciousness, pupil size and reactivity, and hand grip strength were not performed until 14 hours after the fall. There were 11 required times that were missed. Further investigation regarding resident 32's fall on 11/16/19 revealed the following nursing progress notes: a. On 11/16/19 at 7:15 PM, [Resident 32] found on the floor in her room, laying between her part of the room and 308-2 part of the room .[Resident 32] was laying on her left side, and unresponsive .She slowly became responsive, assessed her hips and shoulders, then proceeded to roll her onto her back where a complete physical assessment could be done. Mo (sic) injuries noted at this time 308-2 stated that she pushed [resident 32] down .Neuro checks initiated. Pt (patient) lifted to a chair and removed form the room. b. On 11/17/19 at 5:03 AM, While staff was getting her ready for bed, [Resident 32] looked like she was in pain. Resident had a dose of schedule Tramadol. It seemed that help her with pain. c. On 11/18/19 at 1:33 AM, .[Resident 32] has been limping on her left leg while walking, and has decreased use of left arm, and was seen cradling it some .While awake [resident 32] was walking around the unit, but after sometime it was obvious that she was in pain and she was given pain medication and encouraged to sit either in a normal chair or a wheelchair. d. On 11/19/19 at 4:51 PM, Resident having pain in left hip, arm, and rib areas. Resident putting light pressure on LLE (lower left extremities). MD (medical director) and hospice nurse notified, x-ray of left hip .ordered. X-ray result impression: suspected nondisplaced left femoral neck fracture. Recommended MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of left hip for confirmation of fracture. On 2/25/2020 at 8:12 AM, RN 3 was interviewed. RN 3 stated that, I walked into the room and asked her roommate what happened. [Roommate name] said ,'I pushed her down'. A head to toe assessment was done, I checked her hips and shoulder then got her back up in her chair. We did neuro checks because obviously being pushed that hard she would have hit her head. On 2/25/2020 at 9:40 AM, a Medical Doctor (MD) 1 was interviewed. MD 1 stated that resident 32 should have been sent to the emergency room that night. MD 1 stated, It's not an automatic given, but if the resident was unresponsive and unable to give an accurate account then sending them out to the hospital would be appropriate.
SERIOUS (G)

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined for 1 of 35 sampled residents, that the facility failed to ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined for 1 of 35 sampled residents, that the facility failed to ensure that the resident environment remained as free of accident hazards as is possible and that each resident receives adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents. Specifically, one resident's care plan was not updated, the resident was not monitored more frequently, moved closer to the nurses' station, nor moved to the third floor for better supervision. Also, the facility failed to keep the facility in good repair and caused the resident to have a fall. Resident identifier: 18. Findings include: Resident 18 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis of fracture left femur, osteoporosis, and diabetes mellitus, and dementia, insomnia, left artificial hip joint, dysphagia, and cognitive communication; hearing loss, gastro-esophageal reflux, and history of falls, abscesses. On 2/20/2020, resident 18's medical record revealed that resident 18 had eight falls with over a seven month period. Nurse's notes had falls occurring on: a. On 6/6/2019 resident 18's roommate was calling for help. We found resident 18 on the floor, laying on resident 18's right side with head towards nightstand. Resident 18 had legs semi-extended. Resident was alert. Nurse and CNAs checked for injuries no injuries were noted. b. On 6/7/2019 resident 18 had another fall this am. Resident 18 was found on the floor parallel next to his bed on his back. When asked what happened, he stated that he fell out of bed, that he did not hit his head. c. On 7/8/2019 resident 18 had un-witnessed fall and has a laceration to left side of head, glued shut by hospice on 7/8. d. On 8/17/2019 resident 18 was found by a CNA in the resident's room found him in the bathroom on the floor. He was setting right in front of the toilet with his back leaning against bathroom wall. Resident 18 was patiently waiting for someone to come and help him up. e. On 10/1/2019 resident 18 had an un-witnessed fall. Resident 18 was found on his knees beside table and chair. No injuries noted. f. On 11/21/2019 it was reported to nurse that resident 18 was near the window and fell during the night. Resident was helped into bed by roommate. Resident was assessed by nurse and found no injuries. g. On 1/6/2020 resident 18 had an un-witnessed fall from toilet about 1300 (1:00 PM) due to toilet broken. Res denied head hit. Skin intact, no bruises noted this time. h. On 1/29/2020 resident 18 was founding sitting on floor in his room about 17:20 PM. Resident 18 is alert to self and complaining of pain on left buttock. Resident 18 could not move of left leg while staff was assessing him. Reported to Centric Physicians. X-ray was ordered and resident's X-ray on the Left hip was taken and the results was faxed back that stated Resident 18 had a fractured femoral neck. Resident 18 was transported to St. Mark's hospital Emergency department. Director of Nursing (DON) was notified and resident 18's sister was called, who said she would contact resident 18's daughter. On 2/25/2020 an interview with the DON was conducted. The DON stated that the following interventions were implemented: 1. Floor mats and pads. 2. Found that he could walk with a walker, so we took those away because they could have been a bigger problem due to resident 18 being unsteady. 3. Good footwear, reminders, wears shoes. 4. Resident 18 doesn't acknowledge his needs. 5. Resident 18 would be found in the bathroom. The DON continued by saying he was admitted from home on the dementia unit. Now I'm more inclined to think he has dementia than when we first got here. He could remember a lot long term but his long term wasn't the greatest. He's fastidious.
SERIOUS (H)

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Free from Abuse/Neglect (Tag F0600)

A resident was harmed · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 7. Resident 59 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included generalized anxiety disorder, impulse disord...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 7. Resident 59 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included generalized anxiety disorder, impulse disorder, depression, dementia behavioral disturbance, chronic pain, dysphagia, muscle weakness, cognitive communication, concussion with loss of consciousness, psychotic disorder with delusions, transient cerebral ischemic, impulsiveness, and traumatic brain injury. On 2/22/2020, resident 59's medical record was reviewed. Two entries contained information about an abuse incident: a. Nurse progress notes revealed that on 7/31/2019 at 9:36 PM, Resident [59] had an encounter with another resident this evening. She got in the other resident space and right up close to her face and started to tell her to not do something. The other resident then started yelling back and grabbed her by the chest. This occurred for a few seconds until staff separated them. No injuries noted. No redness to chest. No scratching raised areas or markings. Both parties removed from the area and assessed for emotional injuries. MD notified. Administrator notified. b. On 8/7/2019, an Incident Report was filed by the facility Administrator. On 7/31/2019, caregivers separated the residents as resident 4 grabbed residents 59 on her shirt collar and breast area. An investigated was conducted: Resident 4 and 59 and their caregivers were interviewed regarding the incident. Residents 4 and 59 agree that resident 4 grabbed resident 59's shirt collar and then resident 59's breasts in response to resident 4 feeling intimidated by resident 59's posturing and to resident 59's insistence that resident 4 follow facility rules. During the incident resident 4 asked resident 59 if resident 59 would hit her and resident 59 answered affirmatively, but did not return touch of resident 4 during the incident. When assessed and asked, resident 59 experienced no physical harm, however, she did feel emotionally harm from her interaction with resident 4. When asked, Resident 59 feels safe in the facility and is not fearful of resident 4. The incident report investigation determined that Resident 59 did express what she called emotional harm from the incident, abuse is substantiated. 3. Resident 14 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Alzheimer's disease, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, personal history of self-harm, hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia, weakness, hyperlipidemia, and insomnia. Resident 14's medical record was reviewed on 2/19/20. A progress note for resident 14 dated 9/17/19 documented Nurse heard resident yelling 'Get out of here' coming from his room around 1613 (4:13 PM). Nurse went into his room to investigate and found him holding his arms up in the air while 317-3 was standing over him attempting to punch him. Resident stated that 317-3 came into his room and punched him twice in the face. Nurse separated the residents and escorted 317-3 out of resident's room. Nurse then assessed resident for injuries and found his left eye was bruising up and his left cheek was starting to swell. Ice pack was applied to resident's left cheek and eye, PRN pain medication was offered but resident refused it. MD (medical doctor), DON (Director of Nursing), administrator, and daughter notified. A follow-up progress note dated 9/19/19 documented .Recalls incident where peer punched him. Recognizes peer. Avoids peer's path and eye contact with peer. Bruising to left eye is purple/yellow/green. An incident report investigation conducted by the facility administrator on 9/25/19, documented On 09/17/2019, From [resident 14's] description [resident 10] went into [resident 14's] room and sat on the bed with [resident 14] prior to having a physical altercation with [resident 14]. [Resident 10] initially started to push [resident 14], which escalated to throwing punches. During the incident [resident 14] attempted to defend himself as [resident 10] punched him several times. The residents separated as [resident 14] backed off, followed by [resident 10] backing off. The residents were assessed for injuries and vital signs were taken. [Resident 14] presented with a bruise under is left eye. [Resident 10] was unable to provide information regarding the incident due to his diagnosis. vascular dementia with behavioral disturbance. When asked post immediate incident, [resident 10] is unable to offer further details. [Resident 14] was able to describe the incident as detailed above. Caregivers were unable to offer further details. The residents were separated and kept apart from each other that evening. The incident was reported to the administrator. Police official was called and met with the residents and the administrator. APS (adult protective services) was informed of the incident. The physician was notified of the incident. Facility leadership instructed caregivers to keep the residents apart from each other in dining room and other areas. Caregivers were also instructed to watch for early signs of escalating behavior and intervene as appropriate. [Resident 14] indicated that he felt 'jittery' in the facility, didn't fear the resident involved, and apart from the bruising is not currently exhibiting signs of pain, distress, or harm. As such, abuse is substantiated. 4. Resident 35 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included schizoaffective disorder, dementia, cognitive impairment, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pseudobulbar affect, hypertension, major depressive disorder, anxiety, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, asthma, and insomnia. Resident 35's medical record was reviewed on 2/19/20. A review of resident 35's progress notes revealed the following documentation: a. On 7/15/19 About 0006 (12:06 AM), [resident 35] was heard yelling for nurse from her bedroom. When approached by nurse [resident 35] stated that her roommate [resident 49] tried to rape her. When questioned further about the incident she stated that [resident 49] came to her and put her hand down [resident 35's] pants while she was sleeping. When I spoke to [resident 49] about the incident, resident stated that she thought [resident 35] wanted sex. A staff member has been in front of their door since the incident to monitor, and ensure a repeat incident doesn (sic) not occur. b. On 7/23/19 At approximately 1815 (6:15 PM) CNA (certified nursing assistant) and 315-3 notified nurse that [resident 49] had managed to get into room [ROOM NUMBER] while staff was cleaning up dinner. 315-3 stated that [resident 49] 'tried to get at' [resident 35]. Nurse and CNA went to talk to resident and she stated [resident 49] walked toward her and [resident 35] put her hands up and told her to stop and then 315-3 said something to [resident 49] also and then [resident 49] left the room. Resident [35] upset that [resident 49] will not leave her alone. Staff notified to keep eyes on [resident 49] and try to keep her from resident. c. On 7/24/19 At approximately 1500 (3:00 PM) nurse was informed by CNAs that [resident 49] had walked into the dinning room during an activity and that she tried to grab [resident 35's] crotch. [Resident 35] stated that she slapped [resident 49's] hand away. The activities person saw her slapping [resident 49's] hands and interveened (sic) and then took [resident 35] to the other nurse on duty. Resident stated that [resident 49] came up to her and was reaching to grab her between the legs when she slapped her hand away. [Resident 49] was taken back to her room and nurse took [resident 35] down to speak with DON who will notify the administrator. Staff keeping the two residents separated. Will continue to monitor the situation. A review of the facility incident reports pertaining to the incidents with resident 35 and resident 49 revealed the following: a. The incident report investigation for the incident on 7/15/19, conducted on 7/23/19 by the facility administrator, documented . On 07/15/2019 at approximately 12:16am, a nurse heard loud noises coming from [resident 49] and [resident 35's] shared room. Conflicting reports have that [resident 49] put her hand down the front side of [resident 35's] pants while [resident 35] was on her bed. Investigation: Caregivers and the residents were interviewed separately and have conflicting reports as to the extent of what took place. [Resident 49] states that she touched [resident 35] on the front genital area with the back side of her hand. [Resident 35] reports that she stopped touching from occurring by extending her foot letting [resident 49] know that she would kick her if she made a further move. Both residents confirmed that an advance was made that was sexual in nature and unwanted by [resident 35]. [Resident 35] appeared to the nurse to have experienced emotional harm as a result of the incident and that she was quite upset. To date post incident, no physical harm to [resident 35] has been observed. In an interview the next afternoon, the resident remembered the incident and stated that she was upset but answered ?no? (sic) when asked if she experienced emotional harm. The two residents were separated from each other and a 1 on 1 was put in place to guard against further interaction. The incident was reported to the administrator. APS and Police were notified. Police followed up with the incident, without speaking with the residents. [Resident 35] does not show any signs of psychosocial distress at this date as evaluated by the director of social services. Due to [resident 35's] observed distress at the time of the incident, abuse is substantiated. b. The incident report investigation for the incident on 7/24/19, conducted on 8/6/19 by the facility administrator, documented word for word the exact same investigation that was documented on the previous incident report from 7/23/19. [Note: There was no incident report for the incident on 7/23/19.] On 2/25/2020 at 1:43 PM, an interview was conducted with the Staff Development Coordinator (SDC). The SDC stated that per her understanding, resident 35 was woken up by resident 49 standing over resident 35 and telling resident 35 that she needed to have sex with her. The SDC stated that she did not know if there was any sexual contact. The SDC stated that resident 49 was moved to a private room down the hall after the incident. The SDC stated that prior to the incident; the facility was unaware of any past sexual assault issues with resident 49. The SDC stated that staff had to keep an eye on resident 49 because she would try to sit by resident 35 and talk to her; resident 35 then became visibly distressed. The SDC stated that resident 49 tried to get close to resident 35 a couple of times after the first incident on 7/15/19. 5. Resident 43 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included ataxia, chronic kidney disease, unspecified psychosis, major depressive disorder, seizures, heart failure, encephalopathy, hypertension, aphasia, dementia with behavioral disturbance, cognitive communication deficit, atrial fibrillation, anemia, hyperlipidemia, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, and myocardial infarction. Resident 43's medical record was reviewed on 2/19/2020. A review of resident 43's progress notes revealed the following documentation: a. On 4/20/19, Resident in his room yelling. This Nurse responded to find [resident 43] sitting on his bed with blood running down the side of his nose. When asked what happened, [resident 43] stated that [resident 22] hit him in the face. [Resident 22] was sitting on his bed, and when asked what happened, [resident 22] responded that [resident 43] was making too much noise, so he hit him. Small cut on right side of nose, swollen bottom lip. Dr notified. Administrator notified. b. On 7/11/2019 Res (resident) has an altercation with another resident this morning. [Resident 43] was yelling at staff and was very agitated about not being able to eat a chocolate bar. He yelled obscenities at staff in the hall way, standing up by the wall. Staff was concerned that he would fall, or agitate other residents. [Resident 43] was very loud and continued yelling despite multiple offers to get him some other forms of chocolate. Staff continued to attempt to resolve the situation and asked him to go to his room and discuss this matter in private, or asked that he yell in a place thatwas (sic) more private to not upset any others. Another resident who was sitting near by was listening and watching. This interaction. The other resident [22] came in between staff and [resident 43], grabbed [resident 43] and pushed him up against the wall then let him go. Res did stumble to the floor on his knees and had a small skin tear to the right forearm. Both residents were removed from the area. [Resident 43] was assessed for injuries, vitals taken and neurochecks (sic) initiated. He has no neuro (neurological) deficits. He continued to yell at staff. He went to his room,vitals (sic) were taken and no other injuries noted. MD notified, DON notified, administrator notified. Monitored through the day. He had no loss of conscientiousness. No changes in consciousness. A written statement about the incident on 7/11/19 by LPN 4 documented [Resident 43] standing/yelling in hallway (swearing) calling CNA [4] a bitch. [LPN 4] was directing [resident 43] toward room. [Resident 43] was agitated. [Resident 22] responded to threat to [LPN 4]. [Resident 22] grabbed [resident 43] by neck, pushed him to the wall. [Resident 43] hit his head with push, fell to the floor. Tried to grab side bar on wall. [Resident 43] has bump on head [resident 43] has small superficial skin tear on arm. Patients separated. [Resident 43] moved to his room. [Resident 22] moved to his room. Neither residents remember the incident when asked. A review of the facility incident reports pertaining to the incidents with resident 43 and resident 22 revealed the following: a. The incident report investigation for the incident on 4/20/19, conducted on 4/25/19 by the facility administrator, documented When asked, [resident 43] stated that [resident 22] hit him in the face. [Resident 22] responded that he hit [resident 43] because he was making too much noise. When asked two days after the incident, [resident 22] doesn?t (sic) remember the incident. [Resident 22] did not answer when asked regarding the incident. Action Taken: The residents were separated and kept apart from each other that evening. The incident was reported to the administrator. Police official was called and did not meet with either resident. APS was informed of the incident. The physician was notified of the incident. Facility leadership instructed caregivers to position [resident 22] and [resident 43] apart from each other in dining room and other areas. [Resident 43's] room was changed as part of a previous plan. Caregivers were also instructed to watch for early signs of escalating behavior and intervene as appropriate. [Resident 22] indicates that he feels safe in the building. [Resident 43] did not answer but is not currently exhibiting signs of pain, distress, or harm. As such, abuse is substantiated. b. The incident report investigation for the incident on 7/11/19, conducted on 7/12/19 by the DON, documented Resident has been trying to take more oral intake despite orders for NPO (nothing by mouth). He has been started on ST (speech therapy) for diet evaluation. His yelling at the staff, triggered the other resident who is protective of staff and females. This resident is hard to assess as he only speaks when he wants to, and is often only when he wants to express frustration or anger. Wound will be monitored. The facility investigation report sent to the SA (State Agency) by the facility administrator documented Action Taken: The residents were separated and kept apart from each other. The incident was reported to the administrator. Police official was called and did not meet with either resident. APS (Adult Protective Services) was informed of the incident. The physician was notified of the incident. Facility leadership instructed caregivers to position [resident 22] and [resident 43] apart from each other in dining room and other areas. Caregivers were also instructed to watch for early signs of escalating behavior and intervene as appropriate. [Resident 22] indicates that he feel safe in the building. [Resident 43] did not answer but is not currently exhibiting signs of pain, distress, or harm. As such, abuse is substantiated. Based on interview and record review it was determined, for 8 of 35 sampled residents, that the facility failed to ensure the residents were free from abuse and neglect. Specifically, the facility did not provide protection to ensure that residents were free from verbal and physical abuse from other residents. Resident identifiers: 10, 14, 17, 32, 35, 43, 47, and 59. Findings include: 1. Resident 10 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included vascular dementia with behavioral disturbance, encephalopathy, cognitive communication deficit, and unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction. On 2/19/2020 at 8:43 AM, resident 10 was observed sitting in a wheelchair. Another resident forcefully kicked resident 10's wheelchair twice while he was sitting in it, swore at resident 10, and accused resident 10 of blocking the hall. Staff escorted the other resident away. There was no incident report completed. On 2/23/2020 at 5:07 PM, resident 10 and another resident were observed during a verbal altercation. Resident 10 was guided to the other side of the room and then staff walked away. Resident 10 then returned back to the other resident and resumed the verbal altercation. Staff again guided Resident 10 away to the other side of the room and then walked away. Resident 10 again returned to the other resident and resumed yelling at him. Staff then took Resident 10 by the hand and walked down the hall with him. There was no incident report completed. On 2/19/2020 resident 10's medical record was reviewed. Nursing progress notes revealed the following 13 abusive incidents: a. On 9/17/19, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) saw resident go into room [ROOM NUMBER] at approximately 1635 (4:35 PM) .When staff arrived to room this resident was laying on 306-1's bed, 306 was standing over him and the two of them were hitting each other .Nurse assessed for injuries and found a large bruise and skin tear to left arm near wrist, he has bruising to back of both hands, and swelling to left hand. b. On 9/17/19, At approximately 1500 (3:00 PM) staff witnessed resident and 306-1 coming out of room [ROOM NUMBER] fighting. They were both attempting to hit each other. c. On 9/17/19, At approximately 1613 (4:13 PM) nurse heard 314-3 yelling Get out of here from nurses station, nurse went to investigate and found 314-3 sitting on his bed with his hands up trying to stop this resident (resident 10) from punching him. d. On 10/8/19, Nurse heard loud angry growling coming from 319-1 when nurse went to investigate nurse saw this resident (resident 10) and 319-1 facing each other and they both had their arms out in front of them. When 319-1 went to hit this resident and this resident pushed 319- . e. On 10/25/19, .RN (Registered Nurse) reports resident (resident 10) was found on the floor in a supine position. Head was pointed towards the door and feet out stretched towards the window. Peer was on top of resident. f. On 10/29/19, At 1905 (7:05 PM), [resident 10] was observed laying (sic) on the ground in the hallway by room [ROOM NUMBER], and next to resident 318-2. Resident 318-2, stated that [resident 10] was trying to get into his sister's room, and so he grabbed him .lowered [resident 10] to the floor so that he would stop. g. On 10/30/19, He had a res (resident) to res where contact was made between anther (sic) resident and him .Some redness at the time that has since resolved. Res requires constant supervision and stand by from staff to maintain safety h. On 10/31/19, [Resident 10] continues to be agitated. He walked up to this nurse during shift report, grabbed nurse by the arm, and began punching nurse .staff was unable to stop him from going into others rooms, unless they were right next to him, either blocking the doorway, or calling out to him and directing him away while being right next to him. i. On 10/31/19, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) reports resident met peer at the end of the hall. Both were attempting to open the door that leads to the stairs. Resident pushed peers hands out of the way and they both started to slap at each others hands. j. On 11/1/19, . Resident went into room [ROOM NUMBER]. Resident in bed one got upset, got him from the arm and tried to throw him on the bed. k. On 11/1/19, Heard yelling and looked down the hall. Observed 306 bed 1 push resident [10] from the front. The resident fell to the ground striking his head against the floor. l. On 11/7/19, .RN reports resident [10] was found on the floor in peer's room. Central Supply Manager (CSM) interviewed. States observed peer dragging resident out of peers room. Resident was supine while being dragged. m. On 1/16/2020, Res had a physical encounter with another resident at dinner time this shift. Res went to take a cup from someone and the other person got upset and physical contact was made. [Incident report states resident 10 was struck in the eye and abdomen.] Resident 10's Care Plan contained the following focus areas and interventions pertaining to aggression and abuse prevention: a. Focus - [Resident 10] has behavioral issues such as wandering, responding to others with aggressive behaviors, risk of escalating behaviors. Date Initiated: 10/09/2019 Revision on: 11/08/2019 b. Focus - Not easily re-directible (sic) and can be aggressive (with staff and other residents) when attempting to re-direct. Date Initiated: 10/09/2019 Revision on: 11/29/2019 c. Interventions - Intervene as necessary to protect the rights and safety of others. Approach/Speak in a calm manner. Divert attention. Remove from situation and take to alternate location as needed. Date Initiated: 10/09/2019 d. Interventions - If verbal cues do not work, take his hand and guide him away. If he begins hitting or kicking to residents, guide him away from behind. If he begins hitting or kicking staff, try to get to his side and maintain the safety of [resident 10] and staff. Date Initiated: 11/01/2019 On 2/20/2020 at 11:01 AM, RN 3 was interviewed. RN 3 stated that when residents had an altercation, We intervene. We pull them apart. We check for injuries and notify the providers and do an incident report. We can't do any restraints. We don't do any sort of physical restraints training. When asked specifically about resident 10, RN 3 stated, He'll kind of smack you a bit when he walks by if he's mad but that's it. Everyone just keeps an eye on him. On 2/20/2020 at 11:12 AM, CNA 4 was interviewed. CNA 4 stated that when residents were physically aggressive with each other, We intervene and separate them. We separate them by bringing one resident away and telling them to stop. We never have to hold residents, usually we just verbalize. When asked specifically about resident 10, CNA 4 stated, Almost daily when we change him he'll hit us, kick us, grab us, that sort of thing. And he squeezes hard! He did have a couple resident to resident incidents and some of the other residents complained about him going into their rooms. We all keep an eye on him to make sure he doesn't go into other resident's rooms. On 2/20/2020 at 11:22 AM, CNA 5 was interviewed. CNA 5 stated that [Resident 10] can be a bit aggressive. I haven't had any violence training, I don't think. I might have some coming up, I'm not sure. On 2/20/2020 at 11:32 AM, CNA 2 was interviewed. CNA 2 stated, There's times we've had to pull residents apart or hold them. The longest we've had to hold was for 30 seconds I think. In general I know we're not supposed to grab residents but I don't know what our policy is. When asked specifically about resident 10 she stated, This morning during cares he was swinging at us. We all just try to keep an eye on him to keep him safe when he's out in the hall. On 2/24/2020 at 1:14 PM Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1 was interviewed and asked how staff keeps resident 10 safe. LPN 1 stated, [Resident 10] is more monitoring for agitation. He gets agitated when redirected. If there's a resident to resident we report it to the doctor and administrator. On 2/25/2020 at 3:30 PM the Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed. The DON stated that when resident 10 had behaviors, the nurses are supposed to put in notes about immediate interventions. If they weren't enough interventions, we'll update the care plan in the next IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) meeting. We've asked the nurses to put their interventions on the nurses note or the incident note itself. If the resident being abused has a reaction, we teach the staff to report that as an incident. We found that the Ativan was the best thing for [resident 10]. His incidents have decreased since then. He's not a hoarder but if you tell him to leave he doesn't understand it; he can't follow directions. On 2/25/2020 at 5:00 PM, the Administrator was interviewed. The Administrator stated that the facility protects residents from other and responded to aggressive residents by staff being very aware of residents and by having staff act appropriately. The Administrator stated that there were a lot of opportunities for potential incidents. We try to do the best we can and we're not perfect with that. The Administrator stated that the facility proactively avoids resident to resident abuse by doing a lot of in-services and trainings included the journeys training for instructions on how to interact with the memory care population. That is the proactive piece of that, and I think that's probably not resident specific proactive, it's probably reactive on that. The program training especially for the Alzheimer's unit, the reactionary stuff is really proactive. There are times when there are near misses or near incidents when we say, 'hey, that happened, we say we should be smarter about that going forward'. The Administrator stated that the facility had regular abuse training, including types of abuse, who to report it to, the time frame, etc., and was completed upon hire and at least yearly. The Administrator stated that the facility had a monthly QA (Quality Assurance) meeting and we've QAPI'd (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) abuse and potential abuse, and staff addressed specific residents who are ramping up or who have had recent incidents. 2. Resident 32 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included dementia, Alzheimer's disease, obsessive compulsive disorder, and generalized muscle weakness. On 2/19/2020 resident 32's medical record was reviewed. Nursing progress notes revealed the following abuse incidents: a. On 7/11/19, Pt wandering into other residents (sic) rooms today. She attempted to wander into 316-3 when the resident 316-3 kicked her in the lower leg. b. On 7/13/19, [Resident 32] was walking down the hall when 316-3 grabbed her by the right wrist and pulled her in a half circle. Nurse intervened . c. On 10/10/19, 318-2 pushed [Resident 32] into the wall, hitting her head, and her shoulder on the wall. d. On 10/25/19, RN states she observed resident fall to her hands and knees after 315 bed 1 grabbed her by the arms and pushed her out of room [ROOM NUMBER] .Has purple/red marks along forearm. e. On 11/8/19, CNA called RN to resident .CNA reports peer stood and pushed her to the floor after she reached for his coffee. f. On 11/16/19, [Resident 32] found on the floor in her room, laying (sic) between her part of the room and 308-2 part of the room .[Resident 32] was laying (sic) on her left side, and unresponsive. [Note: Neurological (Neuro) checks were not done and a head to toe assessment failed to detect a femoral neck fracture]. g. On 11/17/19, [Resident 32] was found to be kneeling at the side of her bed closest to 308-2. When asked about if she saw what happened, [Resident 32] roommate 308-2 stated she was just trying to push [Resident 32] back onto her own side .From her reaction, it sounded like she pushed [Resident 32] and caused her to fall to the floor. h. On 11/18/19, Staff found [Resident 32] kneeling next to her bed .When staff asked [Resident 32] roommate who was nearby if she knew what happened, she became upset, and stated that she was just trying to push [Resident 32] away from her own bed. i. On 12/17/19, Staff entered [Resident 32] room when they heard her roommate screaming. [Resident 32] was found on the floor at the foot of her bed laying (sic) on her left side, and Her roommate was yelling at her. [Resident 32] had some bruising, and skin tears on bilateral forearms. Roommate became very defensive when asked about the incident stating that [Resident 32] was in roommate's area trying to take roommate's things. Wandering into others personal space, and taking their belongings d/t (due to) her confusion is a normal behavior for [Resident 32]. j. On 2/4/2020, nurse called to lounge area and informed that this resident and 310-1 were fighting over the baby doll that [Resident 32] was holding .[Resident 32] wouldn't let 310-1 take the doll so 310-1 hit her in the left cheek and then she hit 3[TRUNCATED]
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0604 (Tag F0604)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined, for 1 of 35 sampled residents, that the facility did not ensure that each resident was free from any physical restraint imposed for the purpose of discipline or convenience and not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms. Specifically, a resident was physically restrained by facility staff with no training to staff, no investigation, and no physician order or physician notification. Resident identifier: 26. Findings include: Resident 26 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included dementia with behavioral disturbance, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, major depressive disorder, pseudobulbar affect, insomnia, anemia, communication deficit, muscle weakness, and epilepsy. On 2/19/2020 resident 26's medical record was reviewed. A nurses' progress note dates 8/11/19 at 3:44 AM documented During PM med pass, around 2145 (9:45 PM) patient became aggressive with female CNA (certified nursing assistant). It appeared that client was frustrated following the RN (registered nurse) telling him that his sister had his wallet and keys. He had asked to have these items several times. Patient quickly stood form his wheelchair and quickly starting walking toward female CNA demanding that she call the cops and yelling that he was being held against his will, while raising his fist in the air looking as though he might hit her. RN followed patient and stood between he and the CNA, attempting to redirect him. Two male CNAs managed to move the patient against a wall, each holding his arms against it to prevent him from continuing to swing at staff. Patient continued to yell, demanding that the cops be called. RN asked if he would like to call his sister, but patient had to agree that he would stop attempting to hit staff. RN called sister for patient. While speaking with her, client began to calm. Following the phone call, female CNA took patient out to smoke, as he agreed smoking would help him feel better. No other aggressive acts occurred following incident. Patient is currently sleeping without issue. Will continue to monitor. On 2/20/2020 at 11:01 AM, an interview was conducted with RN 3. RN 3 stated that the facility staff could not do any type of restraint and did not receive any training to physically restrain violent residents. On 2/20/2020 at 11:22 AM, an interview was conducted with CNA 5. CNA 5 stated that the facility had never provided any training on violence de-escalation. On 2/20/2020 at 11:32 AM, an interview was conducted with CNA 2. CNA 2 stated that there were times the facility staff had to pull residents apart or hold the resident. CNA 2 stated that the longest she had ever physically held a resident was 30 seconds. CNA 2 stated that she was aware that staff were not supposed to grab residents, and stated she did not know what the facility policy was. On 2/25/2020 at 9:04 AM, an interview was conducted a Medical Doctor (MD) 1. MD 1 stated that if staff ever physically intervened in a resident altercation, MD 1 would expect to be notified. MD 1 stated that he had received no reports that staff had ever physically restrained residents. MD 1 stated that if physical restraints were conducted for safety reasons, he felt that reassessment of the resident's medications and behavior care plan would be necessary immediately. On 2/25/2020 at 1:34 PM, an interview was conducted with the Staff Development Coordinator (SDC). The SDC stated that during the incident with resident 26 in August 2019, the resident was screaming and yelling at a CNA as the CNA backed away. The SDC stated it was reported to her that facility staff blocked resident 26 from continuing to advance toward the CNA, but that staff did not physically hold resident 26. The SDC stated that after reading the progress note, it did sound as if the staff physically held resident 26. The SDC stated that the facility did not provide physical restraint training to staff. The SDC stated that facility staff tried to avoid holding residents down, stated that if they did have to hold residents, staff would release the hold as quickly as possible. The SDC stated that floor staff would then inform the Director of Nursing (DON), facility Administrator, MD (medical doctor), and the resident's family. The SDC stated that facility management would then investigate the incident to determine if it was reportable to the state agency. The SDC stated that she did not know if the physician was notified about resident 26's physical restraint in August 2019. On 2/25/2020 at 4:01 PM, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated the facility did not provide the staff with any training for physically holding the residents. The DON stated that the staff try not to physically hold the residents if possible, but that it was sometimes required for the safety of the staff. The DON stated that if staff did hold a resident, she expected the staff to report that to the nurse and the facility administrator right away. The DON stated that she was aware of the incident with resident 26 being physically restrained, stated that since resident 26 was not injured the facility administrator managed the investigation. On 2/25/2020 at 5:34 PM, an interview was conducted with the facility Administrator. The Administrator stated that there was no investigation completed for the incident with resident 26 being restrained because the resident was assessed as not being harmed physically or psychosocially. The Administrator stated that the facility did not provide training for staff to physically hold residents. The Administrator stated that the facility did not have a policy or procedure for physically holding residents.
CONCERN (E)

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

Report Alleged Abuse (Tag F0609)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review it was determined for 4 of 35 sampled residents that the facility did not ensure alleged vi...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review it was determined for 4 of 35 sampled residents that the facility did not ensure alleged violations involving abuse were reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation was made, to the State Survey Agency (SA) and that the results of all investigations were reported to the SA within 5 working days of the incident. Specifically, alleged violations were not reported to Adult Protective Services, injuries of unknown origin were not reported to the SA, five day follow ups were not reported to the SA, and alleged violations were not reported timely and completely. Resident identifiers: 10, 17, 32, and 47. Findings include: 1. Resident 10 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included vascular dementia with behavioral disturbance, encephalopathy, cognitive communication deficit, and unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction. The facility was asked for and provided the Abuse Policy and Procedure guide. On page 3 of the guide, under Types of Abuse, it defines physical abuse as Non-accidental contact with a resident . On page 5 of the guide, under Types of Abuse that must be reported to the Administrator, it states, Physical abuse: even if no mark is left on the resident. The following page states, The Administrator/designee will report allegations of abuse to the state and/or other agencies as appropriate/required. Page 7, Investigation of Abuse, states the following: a. The Administrator or his/her designee will immediately notify the proper authorities, in compliance with regulatory/licensing requirements, that an allegation has been made, and a facility investigation is underway. b. Under the direction/oversight of the Administrator, a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the root cause of any incident. Interviews will be conducted with individuals who may have knowledge of the alleged incident, including staff, visitors, residents and the alleged victim, to determine the validity of the allegation. c. The investigation will be completed within five (5) working days. The completed investigation will include the facility's conclusions and actions taken to prevent a repeat occurrence of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation. d. The Administrator will sign the investigation, indicating review and approval of the completed investigation. The completed investigation will be faxed to the survey agency as soon as possible, no later than five (5) working days. On 2/19/2020 resident 10's medical record was reviewed and revealed the following nursing progress notes: a. On 9/17/19, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) saw resident go into room [ROOM NUMBER] at approximately 1635 (4:35 PM) .When staff arrived to room this resident was laying on 306-1's bed, 306 was standing over him and the two of them were hitting each other .Nurse assessed for injuries and found a large bruise and skin tear to left arm near wrist, he has bruising to back of both hands, and swelling to left hand. b. On 9/17/19, At approximately 1500 (3:00 PM) staff witnessed resident and 306-1 coming out of room [ROOM NUMBER] fighting. They were both attempting to hit each other. c. On 9/17/19, At approximately 1613 (4:13 PM) nurse heard 314-3 yelling Get out of here from nurses station, nurse went to investigate and found 314-3 sitting on his bed with his hands up trying to stop this resident [10] from punching him. d. On 10/8/19, Nurse heard loud angry growling coming from 319-1 when nurse went to investigate nurse saw this resident and 319-1 facing each other and they both had their arms out in front of them. When 319-1 went to hit this resident and this resident pushed 319- . e. On 10/25/19, .RN (Registered Nurse) reports resident was found on the floor in a supine position. Head was pointed towards the door and feet out stretched towards the window. Peer was on top of resident. f. On 0/29/19, At 1905 (7:05 PM), [resident 10] was observed laying (sic) on the ground in the hallway by room [ROOM NUMBER], and next to resident 318-2. Resident 318-2, stated that [resident 10] was trying to get into his sister's room, and so he grabbed him .lowered [resident 10] to the floor so that he would stop. g. On 10/30/19, He had a res (resident) to res where contact was made between anther (sic) resident and him .Some redness at the time that has since resolved. Res requires constant supervision and stand by from staff to maintain safety. h. On 10/31/19, [Resident 10] continues to be agitated. He walked up to this nurse during shift report, grabbed nurse by the arm, and began punching nurse .staff was unable to stop him from going into others rooms, unless they were right next to him, either blocking the doorway, or calling out to him and directing him away while being right next to him. A subsequent nursing note revealed, CNA reports resident met peer at the end of the hall. Both were attempting to open the door that leads to the stairs. Resident pushed peers hands out of the way and they both started to slap at each others hands. i. On 11/1/19, . Resident went into room [ROOM NUMBER]. Resident in bed one got upset, got him from the arm and tried to throw him on the bed. j. On 11/1/19, Heard yelling and looked down the hall. Observed 306 bed 1 push resident [10] from the front. The resident fell to the ground striking his head against the floor. k. On 11/7/19, .RN reports resident was found on the floor in peer's room. Central Supply Manager (CSM) interviewed. States observed peer dragging resident out of peers room. Resident was supine while being dragged. l. On 1/16/2020, Res had a physical encounter with another resident at dinner time this shift. Res went to take a cup from someone and the other person got upset and physical contact was made. [Incident report states resident 10 was struck in the eye and abdomen.] The facility provided internal incident reports for the above events, however, there was no record of these events being reported to the State Agency (SA). There was also no record of the results of investigations being reported to the SA. On 2/25/2020, the Facility Administrator was interviewed. The Administrator stated that any time there is abuse or potential abuse, Adult Protective Services (APS) and the police are called and that he considered the events with resident 10 potential abuse. The Administrator stated that he did not substantiate the abuse because, Essentially, when I discussed things with our team and with unified police and unified police talked to me about the specific incident, there's no Mens rea, there's no willfulness. They're saying there is no willfulness on the part of the residents in question to hurt each other so that has been what's driving the unsubstantiated resident to resident abuse. [Note: Mens rea is a legal phrase used to describe the mental state a person must be in while committing a crime for it to be legally intentional. A discussion occurred with the Administrator about the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services definitions. The Administrator identified that abuse should have been identified, reported immediately, and the results of all investigations should have been reported to the SA within 5 working days.] 3. Resident 32 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included dementia, Alzheimer's disease, obsessive compulsive disorder, and generalized muscle weakness. On 2/19/2020, resident 32's medical record was reviewed. Nursing progress notes revealed the following incidents: a. On 7/11/19, Pt wandering into other residents (sic) rooms today. She attempted to wander into 316-3 when the resident 316-3 kicked her in the lower leg. b. On 7/13/19, [Resident 32] was walking down the hall when 316-3 grabbed her by the right wrist and pulled her in a half circle. Nurse intervened . c. On 10/10/19, 318-2 pushed [Resident 32] into the wall, hitting her head, and her shoulder on the wall. d. On 10/25/19, RN (Registered Nurse) states she observed resident fall to her hands and knees after 315 bed 1 grabbed her by the arms and pushed her out of room [ROOM NUMBER] .Has purple/red marks along forearm. e. On 11/8/19, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) called RN to resident .CNA reports peer stood and pushed her to the floor after she reached for his coffee. f. On 11/16/19, [Resident 32] found on the floor in her room, laying (sic) between her part of the room and 308-2 part of the room .[Resident 32] was laying (sic) on her left side, and unresponsive. [Note: Neuro checks were not done and a head to toe assessment failed to detect a femoral neck fracture.] g. On 11/17/19, [Resident 32] was found to be kneeling at the side of her bed closest to 308-2. When asked about if she saw what happened, [Resident 32] roommate 308-2 stated she was just trying to push [Resident 32] back onto her own side .From her reaction, it sounded like she pushed [Resident 32] and caused her to fall to the floor. h. On 11/18/19, Staff found [Resident 32] kneeling next to her bed .When staff asked [Resident 32] roommate who was nearby if she knew what happened, she became upset, and stated that she was just trying to push [Resident 32] away from her own bed. i. On 12/17/19, Staff entered [Resident 32] room when they heard her roommate screaming. [Resident 32] was found on the floor at the foot of her bed laying (sic) on her left side, and her roommate was yelling at her. [Resident 32] had some bruising, and skin tears on bilateral forearms. Roommate became very defensive when asked about the incident stating that [Resident 32] was in roommate's area trying to take roommate's things. Wandering into others personal space, and taking their belongings d/t (due to) her confusion is a normal behavior for [Resident 32]. j. On 2/4/2020, nurse called to lounge area and informed that this resident [resident 32] and 310-1 were fighting over the baby doll that [Resident 32] was holding .[Resident 32] wouldn't let 310-1 take the doll so 310-1 hit her in the left cheek and then she hit 310-1 back. k. On 2/5/2020, 310-1 hit [Resident 32] twice in the left arm/shoulder area. She hit 310-1 back who then hit her with a baby doll in the left shoulder. She then stood up from the chair and proceeded to hit 310-1 in the face/left cheek. Staff intervened and separated them from each other, but as she turned to walk away 310-1 kicked her in the legs. The facility provided internal incident reports for the above events, however, there was no record of these events being reported to the SA. There was also no record of the results of investigations being reported to the SA. 3. Resident 47 was admitted on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Alzheimer's disease, dementia, schizophrenia, anxiety disorder, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, intellectual disabilities, hypertension, cognitive communication deficit, insomnia, and pain. On 9/25/19 at approximately 7:30 PM, resident 26 abused resident 47 when he was throwing punches at the resident's face. [Cross-Refer to F600 for additional information regarding the incident of abuse.] On 9/26/19 at 4:25 AM, resident 47's incident report stated, Resident went outside for a smoke break at 1930 (7:30 PM). Within 10 minutes, resident asked to have his cigarette lit. [Resident 26] offered him his cigarette to do it. Resident tried to take cigarette out of other resident's hand. [Resident 26] got upset and started throwing punches at the resident's face. He protected his hand with his arm up. CNA was watching the incident and stopped the fight before this one got any worse. Residents were taking right back inside. Resident was assessed for any injuries. He was taking (sic) inside and kept in his room. Will monitor for any sign of emotional distress. Administrator and DON (Director of Nursing) were notified of the incident. The incident report documented a statement by the witness, CNA 2. CNA 2's stated, I was outside with the smokers for the 7:30 pm time. Within 10 minutes of being out there, [resident 47] said he needed smoke to be lit, [resident 26] went to help him. [Resident 47] took the cigarette out of [resident 26's] hand. [Resident 26] got upset and took a couple of swings at [resident 47]. [Resident 47] had his arms up, so from my view it did look like he hit his face. On 2/25/2020 at approximately 9:00 AM, an interview was conducted with the facility Administrator. The facility Administrator stated that he did not report this incident to the SA or APS for abuse because there was not any observable injury. On 2/25/2020 at 5:34 PM a follow-up interview was conducted with the facility Administrator. The Administrator stated that through his discussions with the police department, he was informed that there was no mens rea or no knowledge of wrongdoing or willfulness. The Administrator stated that because of the guidance provided by the police he had been unsubstantiating the resident to resident altercations without an injury. The Administrator stated that it was difficult to understand the difference between the subtleties of the police definition of abuse verses the regulatory definition. They [the residents] don't know that it's inappropriate or even remember it. The Administrator stated that he felt like he was making a judgement call on weather to substantiate an allegation of abuse or not. The Administrator stated that he felt like it was a lesser issue than getting the investigation complete and accurate. The Administrator stated, I knew you would scrutinize my judgement. APS isn't going to investigate. The Department of Health hasn't come out and I'm using my judgement call on this. The Administrator stated that after the health care association conference, there had been less substantiated abuse investigations because this is - like a judgement call and I'm making a judgement on it. Prior to [name redacted] conference, I substantiated. I acted more in terms of substantiated because the act happened. The Administrator stated that he kept a file of investigations that were not reported to the SA. The Administrator again stated that the incident with resident 47 was not reported or investigated as an incident of abuse because resident 47 lacked any physical injuries. The Administrator stated that resident 47 was not a reliable historian and could not report if he was afraid. The Administrator stated that he had documentation of non reported incidents between resident 47 and resident 26 and that he would provide them. No additional information was provided. 4. Resident 17 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included vascular dementia with behavioral disturbance, history of transient ischemic attack, major depressive disorder with psychotic features, muscle weakness, cognitive communication deficit, and pseudobulbar affect. Resident 17's medical record was reviewed on 2/18/20. A progress note for resident 17 dated 10/9/19 revealed the following: [Resident 17] was in the dining room getting ready for dinner and accidentally bumped into [resident 26's] WC (wheelchair) with his WC. [Resident 26] jumped up and pushed [resident 17's] face into the wall, and put [resident 17] into a choke hold around his neck, causing a small scratch on the right side of [resident 17's] neck, with some redness. On 10/10/19 at 8:48 AM, the Administrator (ADM) reported to the SA that the Facility is investigating a resident to resident altercation. The ADM did not give a description of the incident. In addition, the report was made the next morning, outside of the 2 hour requirement. The report also indicated that APS had not been notified.
CONCERN (E)

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

Investigate Abuse (Tag F0610)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review it was determined for 4 of 35 sampled residents that the facility did not have evidence tha...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review it was determined for 4 of 35 sampled residents that the facility did not have evidence that all alleged violations were thoroughly investigated. Specifically, the facility provided brief summaries for all alleged incidents of abuse instead of complete investigation documentation, further abuse was not prevented while investigations were in progress, and investigation results were not reported to the State Survey Agency (SA) within 5 working days. Resident identifiers: 10, 17, 32, and 47. Findings include: 1. Resident 10 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included vascular dementia with behavioral disturbance, encephalopathy, cognitive communication deficit, and unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction. On 2/19/2020 resident 10's medical record was reviewed and revealed the following nursing progress notes: a. On 9/17/19, At approximately 1500 (3:00 PM) staff witnessed resident and 306-1 coming out of room [ROOM NUMBER] fighting [with another resident]. They were both attempting to hit each other. b. On 9/17/19, At approximately 1613 (4:13 PM) nurse heard 314-3 yelling 'Get out of here' from nurses station, nurse went to investigate and found 314-3 sitting on his bed with his hands up trying to stop this resident [10] from punching him. c. On 9/17/19, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) saw resident go into room [ROOM NUMBER] at approximately 1635 (4:35 PM) .When staff arrived to room this resident (resident 10) was laying on 306-1's bed, 306 was standing over him (resident 10) and the two of them were hitting each other .Nurse assessed for injuries and found a large bruise and skin tear to left arm near wrist, he has bruising to back of both hands, and swelling to left hand. The facility incident reports stated the following: a. On 9/17/19 at 3:00 PM, Action Taken: The residents were separated and kept apart from each other that evening. Facility leadership instructed caregivers to keep the residents apart from each other in dining room and other areas .Caregivers were also instructed to watch for early signs of escalating behavior and intervene as appropriate. [Resident 306-1] indicated that he felt 'jittery' in the facility, didn't fear the resident involved, and apart from the bruising is not currently exhibiting signs of pain, distress, or harm. As such, abuse is substantiated. b. On 9/17/19 at 4:13 PM, Action Taken: The residents were separated and kept apart from each other that evening. Facility leadership instructed caregivers to keep the residents apart from each other in dining room and other areas .Caregivers were also instructed to watch for early signs of escalating behavior and intervene as appropriate. [Resident 306-1] indicated that he felt 'jittery' in the facility, didn't fear the resident involved, and apart from the bruising is not currently exhibiting signs of pain, distress, or harm. As such, abuse is substantiated. c. On 9/17/19 at 4:35 PM, Action Taken: The residents were separated and kept apart from each other that evening. Facility leadership instructed caregivers to keep the residents apart from each other in dining room and other areas .Caregivers were also instructed to watch for early signs of escalating behavior and intervene as appropriate. [Resident 306-1] indicated that he felt 'jittery' in the facility, didn't fear the resident involved, and apart from the bruising is not currently exhibiting signs of pain, distress, or harm. As such, abuse is substantiated. [Note: All three incidents were investigated as being the same incident and the interventions put in place to prevent further abuse were ineffective in preventing further abuse.] There was no record of these events being reported to the SA. There was also no record of the results of investigations being reported to the SA. 2. Resident 32 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included dementia, Alzheimer's disease, obsessive compulsive disorder, and generalized muscle weakness. On 2/19/2020 resident 32's medical record was reviewed and nursing progress notes revealed the following incidents: a. On 11/16/19, [Resident 32] found on the floor in her room, laying (sic) between her part of the room and 308-2 part of the room .[Resident 32] was laying (sic) on her left side, and unresponsive .[No] injuries noted at this time. 308-1 stated that she witnessed 308-2 push [resident 32] onto her back. 308-2 was crying, unable to talk. After 308-2 calmed down, this Nurse asked if she knew what happened. 308-2 stated that she pushed [Resident 32] down. [Note: Cross-Refer to F600 for additional information regarding the incident of abuse.] b. On 11/18/19, Staff found [Resident 32] kneeling next to her bed .When staff asked [Resident 32] roommate who was nearby if she knew what happened, she became upset, and stated that she was just trying to push [Resident 32] away from her own bed From her reaction, it sounded like she pushed [resident 32] and caused her to fall to the floor . The facility incident report for the 11/16/19 incident stated the following: Action Taken: The resident's were monitored the rest of the night and were free from interaction or incident .On 11/17/2019 [roommate] was asked to move rooms, she became agitated and the discussion was temporarily deferred. Determination: Due to no observed injury to [resident 32] and the resident's limited ability to willfully inflict harm and their limited to no recollection of the incident details, at this time, abuse is unsubstantiated. The facility incident report for the 11/18/19 incident stated the following: Investigation: [Resident 32] had no recollection of the event Residents and caregivers were interviewed and did not have knowledge of the cause of [Resident 32] fracture or of her 11/17/2019 fall. [Note: the fall occurred on 11/16/2019, not on 11/17/2019.] Determination: The facility has no reason to suspect that [Resident 32] injury was due to other than her osteopenia with her recent potentially contributing fall. At this time, abuse is unsubstantiated. On 2/25/2020 at 8:12 AM, RN 3 was interviewed. RN 3 stated, about the incident, I walked into the room and asked her roommate what happened. [Roommate name] said ,'I pushed her down'. A head to toe assessment was done, I checked her hips and shoulder then got her back up in her chair. We did neuro checks because obviously being pushed that hard she would have hit her head. On 2/25/2020 at 1:55 PM, a follow-up interview was conducted with RN 3. RN 3 stated that when [roommate] pushed [resident 32] down, the roommate should have been moved out of that room within the next day, however, it took management days to respond and move the roommate out. There was no record of these events being reported to the SA. There was also no record of the results of investigations being reported to the SA. 4. Resident 47 was admitted on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Alzheimer's disease, dementia, schizophrenia, anxiety disorder, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, intellectual disabilities, hypertension, cognitive communication deficit, insomnia, and pain. On 9/25/19 at approximately 7:30 PM, resident 26 abused resident 47 when he was throwing punches at the resident's face. Cross-Refer to F600 for additional information regarding the incident of abuse. On 9/26/19 at 4:25 AM, resident 47's incident report stated, Resident went outside for a smoke break at 1930 (7:30 PM). Within 10 minutes, resident asked to have his cigarette lit. [Resident 26] offered him his cigarette to do it. Resident tried to take cigarette out of other resident's hand. [Resident 26] got upset and started throwing punches at the resident's face. He protected his hand with his arm up. CNA was watching the incident and stopped the fight before this one got any worse. Residents were taking right back inside. Resident was assessed for any injuries. He was taking (sic) inside and kept in his room. Will monitor for any sign of emotional distress. Administrator and DON (Director of Nursing) were notified of the incident. The incident report documented a statement by the witness, CNA 2. CNA 2's stated, I was outside with the smokers for the 7:30 pm time. Within 10 minutes of being out there, [resident 47] said he needed smoke to be lit, [resident 26] went to help him. [Resident 47] took the cigarette out of [resident 26's] hand. [Resident 26] got upset and took a couple of swings at [resident 47]. [Resident 47] had his arms up, so from my view it did look like he hit his face. On 9/26/19, the incident report documented under notes, [Resident 47] is not able to remember social skills such as asking or waiting prior taking things that he wants. There was no injury or residual pyschological (sic) distress. No new interventions at this time. The note was authored by the DON. On 9/29/19 at 4:04 PM, resident 47's progress note stated, Resident able to recall incident with peer states he hit me like this put fist to forehead. No it doesn't hurt. I have been in fights before. Denies pain or discomfort. Skin is pink, dry and intact. Ate breakfast and watched a movie in the lobby with peers. Had one episode of entering peers room to eat items off of a comfort cart. Resident was observed entering the room and accepted redirection easily. On 2/25/2020 at 2:24 PM, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated that she did not recall much from the incident between resident 47 and resident 26. The DON stated that for the incident involving resident 47, she did not recall conducting any staff interviews. The DON stated that this was not an incident that stood out to her. The DON stated that when she conducted interviews she wrote the interview on a piece of paper and then gave it to the facility Administrator to transcribe into the investigation documentation. The DON stated that the facility Administrator would have an investigation file for any resident to resident altercations. The DON stated that she attempted to conduct interviews with both residents involved, but both had little recall of the events. The DON stated that resident 47 has had repeated incidents of resident to resident altercations with resident 26, and that this was not the only instance of resident 26 striking resident 47. On 2/25/2020 at approximately 9:00 AM, an interview was conducted with the facility Administrator. The Administrator stated that the investigation documentation was contained within the incident report, and that there was no other documentation for this incident. 3. Resident 17 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included vascular dementia with behavioral disturbance, history of transient ischemic attack, major depressive disorder with psychotic features, muscle weakness, cognitive communication deficit, and pseudobulbar affect. Resident 17's medical record was reviewed on 2/18/2020. A progress note for resident 17 dated 10/9/19 revealed the following: [Resident 17] was in the dining room getting ready for dinner and accidentally bumped into [resident 26's] WC (wheelchair) with his WC. [Resident 26] jumped up and pushed [resident 17's] face into the wall, and put [resident 17] into a choke hold around his neck, causing a small scratch on the right side of [resident 17's] neck, with some redness. An incident report dated 10/9/19 documented that the Nurse was walking in hallway passed (sic) the dinning (sic) room at approximately 1720 (5:20 PM) when nurse heard loud noises and angry yelling coming from the dinning (sic) room. Nurse ran into dinning (sic) room and saw this resident (resident 26) standing behind [resident 17] who was sitting in his w/c (wheelchair) and this resident (resident 26) was grabbing and pushing [resident 17's] face into the wall to the left of him and pushing his w/c towards the wall in front of them. Staff was attempting to get this resident (resident 26) to let go of [resident 17] and then this resident (resident 26) started yelling 'he keeps running into me' and then this resident (resident 26) put [resident 17] into a headlock. Resident (resident 26) stated that [resident 17] kept running into him with his w/c. The incident report documented that on 10/10/19, staff followed up with the incident, and documented that Upon review of the 24 hour report this morning, noted that staff documented a scratch on the receiving resident. As this denotes injury, DOH (Department of Health) was notified. On 10/11/19, facility staff documented on the incident report that when asked post immediate incident [resident 26] and [resident 17] are unable to describe or remember what took place. In addition, on 10/11/19, facility staff documented that both residents felt safe in the building, and the redness on resident 17's neck was not present and resident 17 was not exhibiting signs of pain, distress or harm, and that abuse is unsubstantiated. [Note: The abuse was unsubstantiated by the facility ADM (Administrator) despite the fact that the incident report and progress notes both indicated that resident 17 was placed in a chokehold and his face was pushed up against a wall, during which an injury, as described by the ADM, occurred.] It should also be noted that per previous abuse investigations reported to the State Survey Agency (SA), abuse against other residents had been substantiated by the facility on three occasions prior to the incident with resident 17 on 10/9/19. These incidents occurred on 4/20/19, 5/20/19, and 7/11/19. The incidents on these dates involved other residents, and not resident 17. On 10/11/19 the facility ADM provided a final report of the resident to resident altercation between residents 17 and 26 that occurred two days prior. The ADM documented the following as part of the Description of incident: On 10/09/2019, [resident 26] briefly pushed [resident 17] in response to [resident 17] backing his wheelchair into [resident 26's] wheelchair. [Resident 17] was assessed for injuries and vital signs were taken. He presented with redness on his neck. The description of the incident as presented by the ADM did not include the details listed in the incident report, such as resident 17's face being pushed into the wall or resident 17 being placed in a chokehold. The ADM documented that both residents felt safe in the building, and resident 17 was not exhibiting signs of pain, distress or harm, and that abuse is unsubstantiated.
CONCERN (E)

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

Comprehensive Care Plan (Tag F0656)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined, for 8 of 35 sample residents, that the facility did not de...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined, for 8 of 35 sample residents, that the facility did not develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident that included measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychosocial needs that were identified in the comprehensive assessment. Specifically, residents' care plans were not updated with interventions to prevent falls, elopement, wondering into other resident room, invading personal space, intimidating others, verbal altercations, physical alterations, and inappropriate behavior with staff . Resident identifiers: 18, 26, 33, 35, 38, 40, 43, and 59. Findings include: 1. Resident 40 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included dementia, visual hallucinations, depression, hypothyroidism, chronic pain, cerebral ischemia, and osteoarthritis. On 2/20/2020 at 10:12 AM, and observation was made of resident 40 lying in bed. Resident 40's upper body was on the bed and feet were on the floor. Resident 40's bed was not in low position and there is no fall matt on the floor to help prevent resident 40 from being hurt if resident 40 slid out of bed. On 2/22/2019, resident 40's medical record was reviewed. Nursing notes revealed that resident 40 had three falls between 9/21/2019 and 1/29/2020. Nurse's notes had falls occurring on 9/21/2019, 1/22/2020, and on 1/29/2020 with no updates to the care plan to prevent resident 40 from falling. On 2/20/2020 at 1:06 PM, an interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) 4. During the interview RN 4 stated that the Director of Nursing (DON), or Minimal Data Set (MDS) Coordinator are the individuals that update the care plan and add the interventions to the care plan. RN 4 also stated that in order to have a fall matt next to resident 40's bed, staff would need a doctor's order. On 2/20/2020, a review of resident 40's care plan revealed that it was not updated with intervention(s) after each fall. 2. Resident 18 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included fracture left femur, osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, dementia, insomnia, left artificial hip joint, dysphagia, cognitive communication, hearing loss, gastro-esophageal reflux, history of falls, and abscess. On 2/20/2020, resident 18's medical record was reviewed. Resident 18's record revealed that resident 18 had eight falls with over an eight month period, from 6/6/2019 to 1/29/2020. Nurse's notes had falls occurring on 6/6/2019, 6/7/2019, 7/9/2019, 8/17/2019, 10/1/2019, 11/21/2019, 1/6/2020, and 1/20/2020. The fall that occurred on 1/29/2020 resulted in a fracture of resident 18's hip. Resident 18 required admission to the hospital for hip surgery. On 2/20/2020 a review of resident 18's care plan revealed that it was not updated with intervention(s) after each fall. 3. Resident 59 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included generalized anxiety disorder, impulse disorder, depression, dementia behavioral disturbance, chronic pain, dysphagia, muscle weakness, cognitive communication, concussion with loss of consciousness, psychotic disorder with delusions, transient cerebral ischemic, impulsiveness, and traumatic brain injury. On 2/20/2020, resident 59's medical record was reviewed. Incident reports revealed that resident 59 had seven successful elopements and an additional four attempted elopements. Successful elopements were on 2/6/2019, 3/4/2019, 3/17/2019 (resident 59 was missing all night), 6/14/2019, 6/18/2019, 6/20/2019, 8/22/2019 (resident 59 ran into the street and staff had to shield her from traffic), and on 9/22/2019. Attempted elopements were on: 3/5/2019, 3/17/2019, 4/1/2019, and 6/18/2019. On 2/20/2020, resident 59's medical record was reviewed. Nursing notes revealed that resident 59 was going into other resident rooms, invading personal space, and intimidating others on the following dates on: 2/13/2019, 3/8/2019, 3/10/2019, 6/25/2019, 6/29/2019, 7/12/2019, 7/26/2019, 7/31/2019, 8/1/2019, 8/8/2019, 10/4/2019, 11/21/2019, 11/29/2019, 1/11/2020, 1/18/2020, 1/26/2020, 2/10/2020, 2/12/2020, 2/16/2020, and 2/19/2020. Incident reports revealed that resident 59 had verbal altercations with other residents on: 2/9/2019, 2/13/2019, 3/8/2019, 3/10/2019, 8/7/2019, 8/22/2019, 10/4/2019, 10/19/2019, 1/11/2020, and 1/26/2020. Incident reports revealed that resident 59 had physical altercations with other residents on: 2/8/2019, 5/29/2019, 7/25/2019, 7/26/2019, 10/19/2019, 12/14/2019, and 1/11/2020. Nursing notes revealed that resident 59 was inappropriate with staff on: 4/18/2019, 4/26/2019, 5/29/2019, 7/31/2019, 8/1/2019, 8/3/2019, 8/4/2019, 9/10/2019, 9/18/2019, 10/3/2019, 11/23/2019, and 2/12/2020. On 2/20/2020, a review of resident 59's care plan revealed that it was not updated with intervention after each elopement, wondering into other resident room, invading personal space, intimidating others, verbal altercations, physical alterations, and inappropriate behavior with staff. 4. Resident 33 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia, lymphedema, sleep apnea, chronic pain, anxiety, sepsis, and asthma. On 2/19/2020, resident 33 stated that her Methadone was discontinued when she went to the hospital. Resident 33 stated that she was concerned that she would have increased pain that she would not be able to tolerate because she had been a lifetime drug user. Resident 33 stated that she did not have her dentures for the previous 6 months and was unable to eat solid foods. Resident 33 stated that she was very upset that she had not have her dentures and that it was taking so long. Resident 33 stated that no staff had informed her how long it would take to get dentures. On 2/20/2020 a review of resident 33 records revealed that there was no care plan for resident 33 beginning removed from Methadone. On 2/20/2020 a review of resident 33 records revealed that there was no care plan for resident 33 dental cares. 5. Resident 26 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included dementia with behavioral disturbance, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, major depressive disorder, pseudobulbar affect, insomnia, anemia, communication deficit, muscle weakness, and epilepsy. On 2/19/2020 at 8:43 AM, an observation was made of resident 26 in lobby of the 3rd floor. Resident 26 was observed to kick the wheelchair of another resident 3 times while he yelled the [expletive] outta my way! CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) 13 was observed to step in and move the other resident out of the way. CNA 13 then told resident 26 to refrain from kicking others. Resident 26 was observed to immediately stand up and get within inches of CNA 13's face and yell Don't tell me what to do! On 2/19/20 resident 26's medical record was reviewed. A review of resident 26's care plan revealed a Behavior Care Plan initiated on 8/20/17 and last revised on 9/23/19 for: [Resident 26] has a behavior issue r/t (related to) reverting back to his old position as a prison guard. He has been reported to enforce what staff says with other residents. He has a history of enforcing staff rules by putting residents in head locks and hitting residents, after he verbally tries to get another resident to listen to staff. [Resident 26] can be triggered by other residents behaviors, i.e., yelling out. [Resident 26] has been known to be triggered by a particular resident and has had several reported aggression towards this particular resident. He has punched/hit other resident for taking food/drink from his meal tray at meal times. [Resident 26] has been aggressive toward staff members when trying to exit his unit. Resident 26's care plan documented the following behavior related interventions: a. Initiated on 4/18/17 and revised on 1/20/19, [Resident 26's] triggers for wandering/eloping are elevated at night. [Resident 26's] behaviors is de-escalated by contacting sister, redirection, coffee. b. Initiated on 8/20/17 and revised on 4/14/18, Recreation to provide a recreation box to help keep [resident 26] occupied. c. Initiated on 8/20/17 and revised on 7/20/18, TV provided with movies to help keep [resident 26] occupied. d. Initiated on 9/27/17, Medication review and adjustment. e. Initiated on 10/16/17 and revised on 4/17/18, Anticipate and meet [resident 26's] needs. Social Work to be working on discharge options to another facility that best meets [Resident 26's] needs. f. Initiated on 10/16/17 and revised on 7/20/18, Intervene as necessary to protect the rights and safety of others. Approach/Speak in a calm manner. Divert attention. Remove from situation and take to alternate location as needed. Ensure [resident 26] and triggering/particular resident(s) is/are not seated closely in dining room during meals. g. Initiated on 2/13/18 and revised on 4/17/18, Assist [resident 26] to develop more appropriate methods of coping and interacting. Encourage [resident 26] to express feelings appropriately. Provide reassurance, socialization, encouragement, and support. h. Initiated on 8/14/18, Caregivers to provide opportunity for positive interaction, attention. Stop and talk with [resident 26] in passing or as opportunity presents appropriately. AND [Resident 26's] triggers for physically aggressive are perceiving a threat or injustice to himself or to authority figures (staff) at facility. The resident's behavior is de-escalated by removing him from the triggering situation/individual and distract with conversation, music, or calm activities. AND Provide a program of activities that is of interest and accommodates [resident 26's] status. i. Initiated on 10/14/18, Be aware of [resident 26's] location if another resident is yelling/arguing or being physically aggressive to staff. If [resident 26] is near the interaction, redirect him away from it. j. Initiated on 1/30/19, Administer medications as ordered. Monitor/document for side effects and effectiveness. k. Initiated on 12/20/19, [Resident 26] often asks for his keys and his wallet and can become agitated when he learns he does not them. They are being kept by his [family member]. Having him call her and talk with her can calm [resident 26] down. l. Initiated on 12/26/19, Encourage positive statements to decrease depression/anxiety during activities. AND Engage in coping skills activities to assist with potential trauma triggers as he may be triggered if he perceives a woman is being mistreated. AND Calling his [family member] helps reduce agitation. Resident 26 had several nursing notes that documented incidents of physical and verbal abuse and aggression: a. On 4/20/19 at 8:28 AM This Nurse responded to yelling coming from [Resident 26's] room. 318-1 was sitting on his bed with blood running down the side of his nose. when asked what happened, 318-1 stated that [Resident 26] hit him in the face. [Resident 26] was sitting on his bed, and when asked what happened, he responded that 318-1 was making too much noise, so he hit him. Dr (Doctor) notified, administrator notified. [family member] notified. [Note: No new behavior interventions were documented on resident 26's care plan.] b. On 4/22/19 at 1:46 PM at approx (approximately) 1320 (1:20 PM) resident responded to a staff members call for help and before staff could get there [Resident 26] had hit another resident in the stomach 2-3 times with [resident 26] being redirected off other resident and down the hall for safety encouraging him to let staff deal with other residents notified notified (sic) Doctor Family, DON, unit manager and administrator of incident [Note: No new behavior interventions were documented on resident 26's care plan.] c. On 5/24/19 at 2:20 PM Pt became agitated around 1330 (1:30 PM) stating that we are keeping him from leaving. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] d. On 6/3/19 at 2:35 AM, About 1955 (7:55 PM) [resident 26] became upset with another resident touching his wheelchair so [resident 26] pushed the other resident. The other resident was caught by staff before falling, but then [resident 26] became aggressive and upset with staff as well. He stood up and pushed (sic) and started screaming at nurse. He continued to try and physically attack the nurse, but nurse blocked his hands from doing so and spoke calmly to [resident 26] until he was able to calm down and listen. [Resident 26] was then redirected, and asked to go to heirloom (sic) and give himself some time to calm down, which he agreed to doing. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] e. On 7/11/19 at 6:12 PM Res (resident) had an incident with another res this morning. [Resident 26] got in between a resident who was yelling at a staff and grabbed the resident, pushed him up against the wall and then let go. [Resident 26] becomes aggressive when there is threat or perceived threat to a female. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] f. On 8/11/19 at 3:44 AM, During PM med pass, around 2145 (9:45 PM) patient became aggressive with female CNA. It appeared that client was frustrated following the RN telling him that his sister had his wallet and keys. He had asked to have these items several times. Patient quickly stood form his wheelchair and quickly starting walking toward female CNA demanding that she call the cops and yelling that he was being held against his will, while raising his fist in the air looking as though he might hit her. RN followed patient and stood between he and the CNA, attempting to redirect him. Two male CNAs managed to move the patient against a wall, each holding his arms against it to prevent him from continuing to swing at staff. Patient continued to yell, demanding that the cops be called. RN asked if he would like to call his sister, but patient had to agree that he would stop attempting to hit staff. RN called sister for patient. While speaking with her, client began to calm. Following the phone call, female CNA took patient out to smoke, as he agreed smoking would help him feel better. No other aggressive acts occurred following incident. Patient is currently sleeping without issue. Will continue to monitor. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] g. On 9/6/19 at 4:40 PM, Nurse heard resident yell, stepped out of her office, resident was trying to get into the elevator. Dietary aide had just dropped off snacks, was waiting for elevator to return, when it opened resident tried to follow him in. CNA tried to redirect him away from the elevator when resident rushed the dietary aide who was getting back into the elevator was trying to stop him from getting on. He was not acknowledging requests to stop, he grabbed dietary aide by the R) (right) upper/neck area and pushed him into the elevator. Nurse tried getting eye to eye contact with him as she was prompting him to calm down and let's go call [name redacted]. It took several attempt to get the eye contact, once eye contact obtained he lunged forward at nurse screaming 'you better get her on the phone now'. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] h. On 9/13/19 at 2:23 AM, Resident had a behavioral outburst after dinner. He smacked a female resident in the hand. When he was asked he didn't deny the incident and explained why he did it. DON (Director of Nursing) and administrator were notified. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] i. On 9/20/19 at 8:11 AM, Per CNA report, Peer bumped into resident's chair. Resident attempted to strike out. CNA blocked strike with arm and redirected resident. He calmed quickly and does not recall the incident. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] j. On 9/21/19 at 12:53 PM, Patient did get aggressive X1 towards a resident. Resident wandered into [resident 26's] room and bathroom. [Resident 26] stood up and yelled at him and started coming at him like he was going to assault. I placed myself between both residents and got the other resident out of the room. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] k. On 10/9/19 at 5:49 PM, Nurse was walking in hallway passed the dinning room at approximately 1720 (5:20 PM) when nurse heard loud noises and angry yelling coming from dinning room. Nurse ran into dinning room and saw this resident standing behind 306-2 who was sitting in his w/c (wheelchair) and fireside (sic) was grabbing and shoving 306-2 into the wall to the left of them Staff was attempting to get this resident to let go of 306-2 and then this resident started yelling he keeps running into me and then this resident put 306-2 into a headlock. Resident stated that 306-2 kept running into him with his w/c. Staff pulled this resident off of 306-2. Action taken per the incident report: Separate the residents involved and keep them apart during meals. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] l. On 10/10/19 at 1:13 PM, Resident pushed peer into wall, then was difficult to redirect by staff by posturing with a red face and closed fist. Resident was allowed to verbally deescalate until he agreed to call his sister. States he is sick of the peer removing items from his room and referred to her as a Bitch. States he wants to leave the facility. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] m. On 10/18/19 at 5:14 PM, Res had two episodes of aggressive behaviors this shift. He came to the common area where residents were watching TV and started yelling that he wanted to get out of here. He got out his w/c and walked to the elevator and punched the elevator doors. When staff (sic) intervened, he started to become aggressive with staff but did not make any contact with staff. He threatened to hit someone but restrained himself. Res was assured that he could call his sister and was escorted to the phone. He left her a message and then was able to discuss something else and diffuse his aggression. After this he was again in the common area and he heard someone say his name. He got up from the w/c and walked over to the person and postured as if he was going to strike them bud id (sic) not. He stayed about 5 feet away from them. He was encouraged to go to the hallway where it was quiet and there were less people. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] n. On 11/8/19 at 6:19 PM, Pt in the dining room when 308-3, and reached for his coffee. [Resident 26] jumped up and pushed 308-3 backwards, and she fell on her right side. [Note: New interventions documented on resident 26's care plan on 12/20/19 and 12/26/19.] o. On 1/4/2020 at 5:45 PM, [Resident 26] was in the dining room, in his WC (wheelchair) for dinner when he went to leave, there was another WC in his way. [Resident 26] grabbed the right handle of the other WC, # 305- 2, with his left hand, and drew his right hand back ready to punch 305-2. This Nurse herd the commotion and stepped in just in time to stop any further aggression. [Resident 26] then left the dining room, and went to the elevator to try to leave. He then checked the door to go downstairs. He was very agitated, so this Nurse shut the door to the dining room (sic), and to the east hall for resident safety, and took [resident 26] to the phone and called his sister. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] p. On 1/16/2020 at 7:06 PM, [Resident 26] was sitting in the dining room when 302-2 wandered in and picked up 308-1 drink and began to drink it. [Resident 26] stood up from his WC and punched 302-2 in a the left eye 2 times with his right fist, and hit 302-2 in the right side with his left fist.A (sic) staff member was walking into the dining room and saw the whole incident. [Resident 26] quickly sat down in his WC. She quickly separated the two and removed 302-2 from the dining room. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] q. On 1/25/2020 at 5:44 PM, Pt became suddenly angry and yelling in the dining room, separated (sic) from other residents and patients calmed down right away. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] r. On 2/9/2020 at 12:36 PM, Resident came to nurses station requesting his keys and wallet explained to him that we didn't have them and let him call his sister but she didn't answer he then began threatening staff wanting to call police because we were holding him against his will and (sic) he wanted to go home 'NOW' staff continues to attempt to redirect and deescalate him he began to posture as if he was going to hit someone but then kicked the wall storming off down the hall stating he would break out of here then he went to the elevator and the east exit door with staff keeping an eye on him so he wouldn't go after another resident as he returned back to the nurses station still very upset staff was able to get through to his sister who talked to him for awhile. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] Review of the facility incident reports revealed further incidents of aggression and abuse from resident 26: a. On 9/25/19 at 7:40 PM, Resident [47] went outside for a smoke break at 1930 (7:30 PM). Within 10 minutes, resident [47] asked to have his cigarette lit. [Resident 26] offered him his cigarette to do it. Resident tried to take cigarette out of other resident's hand. [Resident 26] got upset and started throwing punches at the resident's face. [Resident 47] protected his hand with his arm up. CNA was watching the incident and stopped the fight before this one got any worse. Residents were taking right back inside. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] b. On 10/28/19 at 7:05 PM, [Resident 26] was observed to be in his wheelchair next to resident 302-2, who was laying on the floor next to him. Both residents were next to room [ROOM NUMBER]. When questioned by nurse, [resident 26] was insistent that he wasn't aggressive in putting other resident on the floor, and didn't hurt him, and that other resident didn't hit his head. He stated he only did it to stop him. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] On 2/25/2020 at 1:15 PM, an interview was conducted with RN 3. RN 3 stated that she felt resident 26 was a danger to others. RN 3 stated that staff monitored resident 26 for anxious behaviors such as standing up, yelling, or asking for his keys and wallet. RN 3 stated that when resident 26 stated exhibiting those behaviors staff were supposed to call his sister to calm him down. RN 3 stated that she didn't know any other interventions for resident 26. RN 3 stated that she did not feel like the facility was being as effective as they could be in treating resident 26's behaviors. 6. Resident 35 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included schizoaffective disorder, dementia, cognitive impairment, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pseudobulbar affect, hypertension, major depressive disorder, anxiety, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, asthma, and insomnia. On 2/19/20 resident 35's medical record was reviewed. A review of resident 35's care plan revealed a Psychosocial/Behavioral Care Plan for: [Resident 35] has variable mood indicators noted on her PHQ-9 (depression assessment) r/t (related to) her diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, dementia, cognitive impairment, pseudobulbar affect, restlessness and agitation, anxiety. [Resident 35] has a psychosocial well-being problem related to social isolation. [Resident 35] has cognitive deficits that may put her at risk for accidents and reduce her quality of life. Sometimes [resident 35] has a hard time communicating her wants and needs. She has a hard time making decisions and caregivers may have to provide options for her. [Resident 35] has a psychosocial well-being problem r/t dementia. [Resident 35] has a diagnosis of dementia and will benefit from Journey's Community Programming (Dementia care). Outside counseling/psychotherapy services will be contacted as/if needed to maintain her good health and well-being. Resident 35's care plan documented the following behavior related interventions: a. Initiated on 5/3/17 Administer PSYCHOTROPIC medications as ordered by physician. Monitor for side effects and effectiveness Q-SHIFT (every shift). b. Initiated on 5/3/17 and last revised on 4/4/19 Consult with [mental health facility] APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse), pharmacy, MD (Medical Doctor) to consider dosage reduction when clinically appropriate at least quarterly. c. Initiated on 1/11/18 Calm, quiet environment as needed AND Reassurance AND Redirection, distraction AND Social service interventions and Journey's Program tool kits. AND Validation of feelings d. Initiated on 2/13/18 and last revised on 8/30/18 When conflict arises, remove [resident 35] to a calm safe environment and allow to vent/share feelings. e. Initiated on 8/15/17 and last revised on 8/30/18 Encourage participation from [resident 35] who depends on others to make own decisions. Continue to monitor and treat symptoms as needed. Monitor for s/s (signs and symptoms) of worsening mood, mania, psychosis or paranoia. Offer support and redirection from facility staff. f. Initiated on 7/15/19 Administer medications as ordered. Monitor/document for side effects and effectiveness. Assist with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) by giving short, one-step instructions to help promote independence and to help as [resident 35] has decreased ability to concentrate at times. Encourage [resident 35] to talk about feelings and emotions during cares, etc. Provide calm, relaxing environment to help prevent overstimulation. g. Initiated on 11/27/19 [Resident 35] will participate in mental health therapy services with [name redacted] Behavioral Health SRS (Specialized Rehabilitation Services) program. She will meet at least monthly with the SRS APRN for medication management. [Note: There were no interventions documented in resident 35's care plan to address her aggression toward other residents.] Resident 35 had several nursing notes that documented incidents of physical abuse and aggression: a. On 10/25/19 at 10:54 AM Pt (patient) walked into her room to find 308-3 in her bed asleep. Staff heard yelling in the hallway, when turning towards the noise, witnessed 308-3 pushed out of [resident 35's] room [resident 35] stated, that woman is always after me. [Resident 35] told this nurse that she pulled 308-3 out of her bed, pulled her to the doorway by her arms, and pushed her out of her room falling onto her hands and knees in the hallway. b. 10/30/2019 18:03 Nurse notified at approximately 1440 (2:40 PM) this resident [35] had a physical altercation with 302-2 in the hallway near the east exit door. This resident was seen hitting 302-2 in the left side of his face. This resident stated that 302-2 tried to grab her arm and scratch her with his sharp finger nail so she was trying to stop him. c. 11/7/2019 14:54 This nurse was alerted that there was a resident on the floor just inside [resident 35's] door of her room. I entered [resident 35's] room to find 302-2 on his back, on the floor, and did an assessment to make sure there were no injuries before lifting him to his feet. Staff lifted 302-2 to his feet and took him to his nurse. Pt stated that she entered her room, 302-2 was sitting in her chair, and she grabbed both of his hands to pull him out of her room when he, 302-2 lost his balance and fell onto the floor onto his back. It should be noted that following these incidents there were no updates to resident 35's behavior care plan until 11/27/19. On 2/25/20 at 1:23 PM, an interview was conducted with RN 3. RN 3 stated that the only interventions she knew of for resident 35 was to give resident 35 space and keep the resident busy. 7. Resident 38 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included dementia, major depressive disorder, pancreatic insufficiency, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia, hypertension, cognitive communication deficit, vitamin d deficiency, hyperlipidemia, opioid abuse, cocaine abuse, and alcohol abuse. On 2/19/2020 resident 38's medical record was reviewed. A review of resident 38's care plan revealed a Behavior/Mood Care Plan for: [Resident 38] has a mood problem related to admission on the Dimensions unit and cognitive issues. [Resident 38] has exhibited physical & verbal behaviors toward others when other residents enter his room and remove his belongings. Resident 38's care plan documented the follow[TRUNCATED]
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0725 (Tag F0725)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

On 2/24/2020 at 2:34 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 7. CNA 7 stated that she does not remember having training or competence pass offs for understanding and working with dementia patients. At...

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On 2/24/2020 at 2:34 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 7. CNA 7 stated that she does not remember having training or competence pass offs for understanding and working with dementia patients. At the time the interview was conducted, CNA 7 was observed working on the dementia unit. On 2/25/2020 at 11:03 AM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated that night shift was mostly worked by agency staff. The DON stated that when agency staff comes in, they receive an orientation booklet, a report from the off-going staff, an explanation of the use of the residents cardex, and are encouraged to ask questions of other staff and the DON. On 2/21/20 at 6:32 PM, an interview was conducted with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1. CNA 1 stated that at that time the 3rd floor dementia unit had three CNA's and two nurses on shift, but that one nurse was leaving soon. CNA 1 stated that the CNA's worked 8 hours shifts, stated that they had three CNA's from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. CNA 1 stated that the facility tried to staff three CNA's from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, but that there were usually only two CNA's during that time. CNA 1 stated that there were two nurses on the 3rd floor from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and one nurse from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Based on interview and observation, the facility did not have sufficient nursing staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to provide nursing and related services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care and considering the number, acuity and diagnoses of the facility's resident population in accordance with the facility assessment. Specifically, multiple residents sustained abuse from other residents, one resident sustained multiple falls, did not adequately train agency staff, and residents did not receive adequate behavioral health services. Findings include: 1. Eight residents were abused by other residents. [Cross Refer to F600] 2. Eight residents did not have adequate behavioral health services to prevent abuse and suicide attempts. [Cross Refer to F740] 3. One resident had multiple falls with no interventions. One resident had multiple elopements, one of which staff did not realize the resident was not in the facility overnight. [Cross Refer to F689] 4. Incident reports revealed the following staffing issues: a. In September, 2019, multiple residents complained about being served cold food that was served late. b. In September-December, 2019, multiple residents complained about expensive items being taken from their rooms. Missing items included a gaming system, a cell phone, money, and knives. Staff were unable to determine what happened with the missing items. c. In October 2019, residents complained that their rooms were not being cleaned thoroughly. d. In October, 2019, CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) were not knocking on doors before entering rooms. Agency staff were determined to be culpable. e. In November, 2019, a resident complained that staff were not assisting her. f. In November, 2019, a resident complained that a nurse would not give them their medications. g. In November, 2019, a resident complained that a staff member would not talk to them. h. In November, 2019, a resident complained that staff refused to assist her. i. In December, 2019, residents complained that a resident was running up and down the halls without staff intervention. j. In December, 2019, a resident complained that a resident was sexually harassing another resident by repeatedly getting in their face and masturbating through clothing in the common area. Staff had not intervened. A separate complaint stated that resident 52 had masturbated in front of her in the dining room. k. In December, 2019, a resident complained that they had to request their routine medications. The resident also stated that he was not allowed near the front doors on the second floor. l. In December, 2019, a resident complained about poor service from the nursing staff and problematic interactions with residents. On 2/21/2020 at 7:02 PM, LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) 2 was interviewed. LPN 2 stated that she had witnessed resident 26 yell at other residents, resident 32 wander into other residents areas, and resident 10 getting really close to other residents and bothering a lot of people. LPN 2 stated that it would be impossible to keep the residents from wandering and fighting with each other. On 2/25/2020 at 11:03 AM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated that when resident 37 and resident 42 had an altercation outside while smoking, the residents should have been monitored, because they were not supposed to be near each other. The DON stated that the intervention was implemented a long before that, and they should not have been placed closed to each other. The DON could not state why staff placed them close together in their wheelchairs, or where staff was when the incident occurred. The DON stated that she and the Administrator noticed there were a couple staff members who weren't reporting when residents were getting in each other's faces. We had some incidents with agency staff and we send info to agency, and told them. The DON stated that for resident 59, We talked to staff about knowing where she was all night long. We have never been able to figure that out. That DON stated that the nurse was because she was too busy to do midnight checks. The DON stated that regarding resident 14, she required hours of extra work. The DON stated that it probably took 6 months for the nurses to chart the behavior (suicidal ideation/attempts), the nurses should chart everything. On 2/25/20 at 7:49 AM, an interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) 1. RN 1 stated that the 3rd floor was a dementia floor and most of the residents had behaviors. RN 1 stated that the day shift Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) staffing consisted of 4 CNAs until 10:30 PM and then it dropped to 3 CNAs at night. RN 1 stated that most days were staffed this way unless someone called in sick, and then the shift would typically be filled with an agency staff. On 2/25/20 at 8:48 AM, an interview was conducted with CNA 4. CNA 4 stated that he worked day shift and that the shift was usually staffed with 4 CNAs. CNA 4 stated that the 3rd floor sometimes had more agitated residents. CNA 4 stated that when the residents on the 3rd floor had behaviors they needed extra help to complete their assigned tasks and care for the residents. CNA 4 stated that the expectation was that the assignments had to be completed before the CNA left for the day.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0740 (Tag F0740)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 7. Resident 59 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included generalized anxiety disorder, impulse disord...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 7. Resident 59 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included generalized anxiety disorder, impulse disorder, depression, dementia behavioral disturbance, chronic pain, dysphagia, muscle weakness, cognitive communication, concussion with loss of consciousness, psychotic disorder with delusions, transient cerebral ischemic, impulsiveness, and traumatic brain injury. On 2/19/2020 resident 59's medical record was reviewed. Resident 59 exhibited inappropriate behavior with other residents on several occasions: a. On 2/8/19 at 7:32 PM, a nurse note revealed that a CNA reported resident 59 was observed yelling and attempting to strike another resident. CNA was able to deescalate and redirect resident 59. b. On 2/9/19 at 12:00 AM, a nurse note revealed that resident 59 had verbal exchange with another resident. c. On 2/13/2019 at 7:00 AM, a nurse note revealed that resident 59 got into another resident's face. They started arguing. No physical aggression was seen. d. On 3/8/2019 at 7:10 PM, a nurse note revealed that a CNA saw resident 59 walking around taking other resident dinners. Staff intervened and resident 59 went upstairs. e. On 3/10/2019 at 7:29 PM, a nurse note revealed that a resident reported to CNA that resident 59 had punched resident in the arm. Resident 59 was found pacing in hall. Resident 59 stated that the other resident was making faces at her and that she had told her to stop. When the other resident continued to make faces at resident 59, resident 59 demonstrated how she had punched the other resident in the shoulder softly stating she didn't want to hurt her and again expressed the desire to not have the other resident make faces at her. f. On 3/10/2019 at 10:35 PM, a nursing note revealed resident 59 hit another resident in the arm. g. On 4/26/2019 at 5:14 PM, a nursing note revealed resident 59 was seen riding in an electric wheel chair. Resident 59 rode into another resident's room. Nursing staff approached resident 59 and asked her to return the wheel chair and leave the residents room. Resident 59 was also approached by administration and told to stay out of other residents rooms. h. On 7/25/2019 at 6:16 PM, a nursing note revealed a report from another staff member that resident 59 was talking with 2 other residents who had reported to the staff member they were afraid of this resident (59). A female resident reported resident 59 stocking her and the other a male resident reported resident 59 hitting him while in the resident's room. The male resident stated that he had not reported it to anyone else as he was afraid resident 59 would retaliate and hit him again. i. On 7/26/2019 at 5:37 PM, a nursing note revealed resident 59 makes grimacing faces at other residents and staff, and moves close to them staring at them, in a very intimidating manner. Some residents become frightened by this. Resident 59 also has some episodes of making a fist to punch someone but then moves her fist or punches them softly. One episode this shift she became agitated with another resident in a wheel chair and took the wheel chair and started rolling it around the TV room and rolling it into the furniture. Resident 59 was observed by staff and removed from the area. Resident 59 was also observed going into other resident's rooms several times, without asking or knocking. She was also asked by staff to leave the rooms or ask for permission to stay. In both episodes, the other residents did not invite her into their room and did not ask her to stay. j. On 7/31/2019 at 9:36 PM, a nurse note revealed resident 59 had an encounter with another resident this evening. She got in the other resident space and right up close to the other resident's face and started to tell her to not do something. The other resident then started yelling back and grabbed resident 59 by the chest. This occurred for a few seconds until staff separated them. k. On 8/1/2019 at 4:39 PM, a nurse note revealed that resident 59 continues to have negative encounters with others this shift. She continues to invade personal space, and make faces at other residents and staff. Resident 59 also continues to go into others rooms at least 5-8 times this shift. She will either stand right inside the door as not to be seen if looking down the hall way, or look in the door to see if someone is awake or asleep and then go inside. She never knocks or is invited inside. Often she walks in a room and looks around for several seconds then walks out. l. On 8/1/2019 at 11:11 PM, a nurse note revealed resident 59 continues to be monitored for intimidating behavior. Resident 59 did have one intimidating behavior tonight. Resident 59 also went in another resident's room without asking first. m. On 8/5/2019 at 8:06 AM, a social service note resident 59 continues to bully, intimidate, and violate personal boundaries/space. n. On 9/5/2019 at 5:57 PM, a nurse note revealed resident 59 had negative encounters with staff and other residents this shift. Resident 59 was observed walking into other residents rooms without being invited or without knocking. She also asked another resident to borrow some head phones. When the resident didn't to let resident 59 borrow them resident 59 followed the other resident and kept insisting until the other resident gave in and let her use the headphones. o. On 10/2/2019 at 3:23 PM, a nurse note revealed resident 59 has been observed standing in the door way of other resident's rooms and posturing at them. Resident 59 also has been observed posturing at another resident and them following them to their room to continue to this behavior at their door way. Resident 59 continues to get in others personal space and when the other person moves to gain more space she becomes agitated and asks why they moved away. p. On 10/3/2019 at 4:51 PM, a nurse note revealed resident 59 has several episodes of posturing. Resident 59 will go behind other residents and make faces, and point at them. Resident 59 has also been observed turning her back to staff and facing other residents and posturing. q. On 10/4/2019 at 4:57 PM, a nurse note revealed resident 59 has had many confrontations with staff as well as other residents. During the morning smoke break resident 59 was pacing the yard then discussing to other residents, the staff members that resident 59 hates. Resident 59 confronted staff members about resident 59's appointment that was supposed to be today, stating that resident 59 hates them for having to reschedule resident 59's appointment. Resident 59 also has been posturing at staff, making a fist and swinging it toward their head. Resident 59 became very impulsive when the staff passed out fresh mugs of ice water and the one that was issued to resident 59, someone happened to write their name on it. Resident 59 came out of resident 59's room yelling, why is [name redacted]'s mug in my room! Resident 59 brought the mug to the nurses' station as resident 59 yelled and set the mug on the floor next to the nurses' desk. Later in the day, when resident 59 saw the resident that had their name on the mug, resident 59 aggressively confronted them, asking why they were in resident 59's room and left their mug. The other resident moved away and staff intervened before the situation escalated. Resident 59 aggressively came toward the other resident and made an angry aggressive intimidating face. DON aware of impulsive and anxious behaviors that resident 59 present. r. On 10/19/2019 at 12:27 PM, a nurse note revealed that Recreation staff reported that resident 59 was verbally fighting with another resident. Resident 59 yelled at the resident to shut up because the resident was repeating what recreation said before recreation could intervene. Then resident 59 sat glaring at the other resident throughout the rest of the time. Then when the other resident went to stand up to leave the resident 59 went and took his walker from him. Then resident 59 began to yell in the residents face with resident 59 yelling back at the other resident and pointing resident 59's finger in his face. s. On 11/21/2019 at 4:19 PM, a nursing note revealed that resident 59 has had several observed mood swings and posturing to other residents. She was observed putting her face close to other residence, grimacing and staring at them until they can walk away or she is redirected. She has difficulty understanding personal space. Resident 59 educated on the need to respect others boundaries and personal space. Resident 59 does not demonstrate understanding of this. Resident 59 was observed getting close to staff and other residents, putting resident 59 face a few inches in front of theirs and puckering resident 59 lips as if to kiss them. Resident 59 was also observed poking staff's cheeks with resident 59's index finger as they converse with other staff. Resident 59 requires constant cues to knock before entering another resident's room but has not been observed knocking before entering rooms. Resident 59 has been observed standing in the door ways of other resident's rooms and walking in to some. Resident 59 was asked to give others the right to privacy when this behavior was observed. Resident 59 was observed putting her face in another resident's space staring at them and when the other resident asked resident 59 to move away, resident 59 swung residents 59's fist at them as if to hit them but did not make contact. t. On 12/14/2019 at 4:22 PM, a nurse note revealed that resident 59 threw a cup cold water to another resident in dining room this morning, due to she called [the President] a crook . Resident 59 denied any physical touch to another resident. u. On 1/11/2020 at 11:07 AM, a nurse note revealed resident 59 was in another resident doorway talking to the resident. Resident 59 was punched in the left shoulder by other resident. Resident 59 responded by making punching motions at the other resident. v. On 1/11/2020 at 11:21 a nurse note revealed that resident 59 was down at bingo. When another resident came down and said hi to resident 59. Resident 59 punched the other resident in the shoulder. w. On 1/26/2020 at 3:58, a nursing note revealed that a nurse heard some yelling and found resident 59 raising resident 59's fist in a threatening way towards another resident that was yelling at resident 59 in the TV room. Resident stated that resident 59 was ramming the other resident's wheel chair into the furniture. x, On 2/10/2020 at 7:45 PM a nursing note revealed that resident 59 had two witnesses see resident 59 at the front desk make a fist and lean forward showing another resident a fist acting as though resident 59 would hit the other resident. Resident 59 then lowered her fist and left the area and has not yet again approached the other resident. It was right in front of the receptionist and the recreation employee. The other resident tried to deny it then admitted that resident 59 scares her. y. On 2/12/2020 at 10:32 PM a nurse note revealed that resident 59 is making angry and/or mad faces at other residents and at staffing. Resident 59 paces throughout the facility a lot when she is aggravated or angry. Resident 59 has had verbal confrontation toward two other residents. z, On 2/16/2020 at 6:35 PM a nursing note revealed that a nurse stopped resident 59 from getting into another residents face giving dirty look and trying not to let her walk past in the hallway. aa. On 2/18/2020 at 7:16 PM, a nursing note revealed some behaviors noted today with resident 59 trying to aggravate myself or other residents. Standing in other resident's way, giving frowns, getting resident 59 faces very close to other residents' faces, sitting where resident 59 knows other residents normally sit throughout the day. Resident 59 pulled resident 59's jacket sleeve down past resident 59's hand and hitting nurse with the jacket sleeve trying to make the dog think resident 59 is hitting nurse etc . bb. On 2/19/2020 at 4:05 PM a social service note revealed that resident 59's dirty looks had been getting more frequent and directed to more people. cc. On 2/19/2020 at 4:06 PM, a nursing note revealed resident 59 getting close to another resident whom is wheel chair bound giving the pother resident an angry mean look leaning over very close to the other residents face. Nurse requested resident 59 please move away from the other resident and resident 59 got upset saying that the other resident was also doing it to resident 59 but nurse witnessed there was not mean expressions. dd. On 2/20/2020 at 10:27 AM a social service note revealed multiple staff/residents reporting that resident 59 is making 'mean faces' once again. Social services spoke with resident 59 and discussed that what resident 59 perceive as funny, others do not see the same way. Requested she stop making faces and violating others personal space. On 2/23/2020 at 5:39 PM, an interview was conducted with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 3. Resident 59 will get aggressive with posturing and mean looks a few times a week. Staff has to step in and talk to resident 59 about resident 59 behaviors at least 3 times a week. LPN 3 stated I wouldn't say the other residents are scared of resident 59, but they have learned to avoid resident 59. On 2/25/2020 at 4:01 PM, an interview with the DON was conducted. The DON stated that the interventions done for resident 59's behavior was to catch resident 59 in bad moods and remind resident 59 to check her behavior. Resident 59 was also started on medication to help with her behaviors. The DON stated that other residents fear resident 59 only right after an altercation. On 02/25/2020 at 4:20 PM an interview was conducted with the facility Administrator. The Administrator stated that Resident 59 postures a lot. The Administrator stated, I don't know if there is a high level of intent to make everyone mad. When we do see resident 59 posturing with residents I don't view it as potential abuse. I go and talk to resident 59 and I think resident 59 is able to retain that information. What we use to encourage resident 59 on the negative side and would tell resident 59 we have to call resident 59's parents and resident 59 does not like that at all. Resident 59 raises her fist in a threatening gesture. Resident 59 raises a fist and threatens the other residents and used intimidation. On 2/20/2020 at 11:37 AM, during resident council interview the resident council President expressed that resident's feel threatened by resident 59. Several residents said that resident 59 goes into other resident's rooms and gave mean looks. Resident 59 tells other residents that they can't sit there, to leave and go sit somewhere else. One resident stated that he has been told not to talk to resident 59 or hang around with her. Residents at the council meeting stated that they feel resident 59 is a bully to other residents. Resident continued by stating that resident 59 is just mean and expressed that they don't feel safe in the facility. On 2/20/2020 at 1:09 PM, resident 59 was observed yelling at another resident and getting in their face. 3. Resident 26 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included dementia with behavioral disturbance, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, major depressive disorder, pseudobulbar affect, insomnia, anemia, communication deficit, muscle weakness, and epilepsy. On 2/19/2020 at 8:43 AM, an observation was made of resident 26 in lobby of the 3rd floor. Resident 26 was observed to kick the wheelchair of another resident 3 times while he yelled the [expletive] outta my way! Certified nursing assistant (CNA) 13 was observed to step in and move the other resident out of the way. CNA 13 then told resident 26 to refrain from kicking others. Resident 26 was observed to immediately stand up and get within inches of CNA 13's face and yell Don't tell me what to do! On 2/19/2020 resident 26's medical record was reviewed. A review of resident 26's care plan revealed a Behavior Care Plan that was initiated on 8/20/17 and last revised on 9/23/19 for: [Resident 26] has a behavior issue r/t (related to) reverting back to his old position as a prison guard. He has been reported to enforce what staff says with other residents. He has a history of enforcing staff rules by putting residents in head locks and hitting residents, after he verbally tries to get another resident to listen to staff. [Resident 26] can be triggered by other residents behaviors, i.e., yelling out. [Resident 26] has been known to be triggered by a particular resident and has had several reported aggression towards this particular resident. He has punched/hit other resident for taking food/drink from his meal tray at meal times. [Resident 26] has been aggressive toward staff members when trying to exit his unit. Resident 26's care plan documented the following behavior related interventions: a. Initiated on 4/18/17 and revised on 1/20/19, [Resident 26's] triggers for wandering/eloping are elevated at night. [Resident 26's] behaviors is de-escalated by contacting sister, redirection, coffee. b. Initiated on 8/20/17 and revised on 4/14/18, Recreation to provide a recreation box to help keep [resident 26] occupied. c. Initiated on 8/20/17 and revised on 7/20/18, TV provided with movies to help keep [resident 26] occupied. d. Initiated on 9/27/17, Medication review and adjustment. e. Initiated on 10/16/17 and revised on 4/17/18, Anticipate and meet [resident 26's] needs. Social Work to be working on discharge options to another facility that best meets [Resident 26's] needs. f. Initiated on 10/16/17 and revised on 7/20/18, Intervene as necessary to protect the rights and safety of others. Approach/Speak in a calm manner. Divert attention. Remove from situation and take to alternate location as needed. Ensure [resident 26] and triggering/particular resident(s) is/are not seated closely in dining room during meals. g. Initiated on 2/13/18 and revised on 4/17/18, Assist [resident 26] to develop more appropriate methods of coping and interacting. Encourage [resident 26] to express feelings appropriately. Provide reassurance, socialization, encouragement, and support. h. Initiated on 8/14/18, Caregivers to provide opportunity for positive interaction, attention. Stop and talk with [resident 26] in passing or as opportunity presents appropriately. AND [Resident 26's] triggers for physically aggressive are perceiving a threat or injustice to himself or to authority figures (staff) at facility. The resident's behavior is de-escalated by removing him from the triggering situation/individual and distract with conversation, music, or calm activities. AND Provide a program of activities that is of interest and accommodates Michel's status. i. Initiated on 10/14/18, Be aware of [resident 26's] location if another resident is yelling/arguing or being physically aggressive to staff. If [resident 26] is near the interaction, redirect him away from it. j. Initiated on 1/30/19, Administer medications as ordered. Monitor/document for side effects and effectiveness. k. Initiated on 12/20/19, [Resident 26] often asks for his keys and his wallet and can become agitated when he learns he does not them. They are being kept by his sister. Having him call her and talk with her can calm [resident 26] down. l. Initiated on 12/26/19, Encourage positive statements to decrease depression/anxiety during activities. AND Engage in coping skills activities to assist with potential trauma triggers as he may be triggered if he perceives a woman is being mistreated. AND Calling his sister helps reduce agitation. Resident 26 had several nursing notes that documented incidents of physical and verbal abuse and aggression: a. On 4/20/19 at 8:28 AM This Nurse responded to yelling coming from [Resident 26's] room. 318-1 was sitting on his bed with blood running down the side of his nose. When asked what happened, 318-1 stated that [Resident 26] hit him in the face. [Resident 26] was sitting on his bed, and when asked what happened, he responded that 318-1 was making too much noise, so he hit him. Dr (Doctor) notified, administrator notified. sister notified. i. Intervention per the incident report: The residents were separated and resident 318-1 was moved to a different room. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] b. On 4/22/19 at 1:46 PM at approx (approximately) 1320 (1:20 PM) resident responded to a staff members call for help and before staff could get there [Resident 26] had hit another resident in the stomach 2-3 times with [resident 26] being redirected off other resident and down the hall for safety encouraging him to let staff deal with other residents notified notified (sic) Doctor, Family, DON, unit manager and administrator of incident i. Intervention per the incident report: Redirect resident away. [Note: No new behavior interventions were documented on resident 26's care plan.] c. On 5/24/19 at 2:20 PM Pt became agitated around 1330 (1:30 PM) stating that we are keeping him from leaving. i. Intervention per the progress note: Resident's sister was called. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan. No incident report available.] d. On 6/3/19 at 2:35 AM, About 1955 (7:55 PM) [resident 26] became upset with another resident touching his wheelchair so [resident 26] pushed the other resident. The other resident was caught by staff before falling, but then [resident 26] became aggressive and upset with staff as well. He stood up and pushed (sic) and started screaming at nurse. He continued to try and physically attack the nurse, but nurse blocked his hands from doing so and spoke calmly to [resident 26] until he was able to calm down and listen. [Resident 26] was then redirected, and asked to go to heirloom (sic) and give himself some time to calm down, which he agreed to doing. i. Intervention per the incident report: Redirect the resident. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] e. On 7/11/19 at 6:12 PM Res (resident) had an incident with another res this morning. [Resident 26] got in between a resident who was yelling at a staff and grabbed the resident, pushed him up against the wall and then let go. [Resident 26] becomes aggressive when there is threat or perceived threat to a female. i. Intervention per the incident report: Removed from area. Staff try to be aware of this resident's location when yelling begins, but he can be very fast and difficult to intercept. Unclear how to prevent this when these situations are so random and unpredictable. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] f. On 8/11/19 at 3:44 AM, During PM med pass, around 2145 (9:45 PM) patient became aggressive with female CNA. It appeared that client was frustrated following the RN (registered nurse) telling him that his sister had his wallet and keys. He had asked to have these items several times. Patient quickly stood form his wheelchair and quickly starting walking toward female CNA demanding that she call the cops and yelling that he was being held against his will, while raising his fist in the air looking as though he might hit her. RN followed patient and stood between he and the CNA, attempting to redirect him. 2 male CNAs managed to move the patient against a wall, each holding his arms against it to prevent him from continuing to swing at staff. Patient continued to yell, demanding that the cops be called. RN asked if he would like to call his sister, but patient had to agree that he would stop attempting to hit staff. RN called sister for patient. While speaking with her, client began to calm. Following the phone call, female CNA took patient out to smoke, as he agreed smoking would help him feel better. No other aggressive acts occurred following incident. Patient is currently sleeping without issue. Will continue to monitor. i. Intervention per the progress note: Resident's sister was called and resident was taken out to smoke. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan. No incident report available.] g. On 9/6/19 at 4:40 PM, Nurse heard resident yell, stepped out of her office, resident was trying to get into the elevator. Dietary aide had just dropped off snacks, was waiting for elevator to return, when it opened resident tried to follow him in. CNA tried to redirect him away from the elevator when resident rushed the dietary aide who was getting back into the elevator was trying to stop him from getting on. He was not acknowledging requests to stop, he grabbed dietary aide by the R) (right) upper/neck area and pushed him into the elevator. Nurse tried getting eye to eye contact with him as she was prompting him to calm down and let's go call [name redacted]. It took several attempt to get the eye contact, once eye contact obtained he lunged forward at nurse screaming 'you better get her on the phone now'. i. Intervention per the progress note: Resident's sister was called and blood work done for medication levels. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan. No incident report available.] h. On 9/13/19 at 2:23 AM, Resident had a behavioral outburst after dinner. He smacked a female resident in the hand. When he was asked he didn't deny the incident and explained why he did it. DON (Director of Nursing) and administrator were notified. i. Intervention per the incident report: Keppra medication increased. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] i. On 9/20/19 at 8:11 AM, Per CNA report, Peer bumped into resident's chair. Resident attempted to strike out. CNA blocked strike with arm and redirected resident. He calmed quickly and does not recall the incident. i. Intervention per the progress note: Redirected the resident. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] j. On 9/21/19 at 12:53 PM, Patient did get aggressive X1 towards a resident. Resident wandered into [resident 26's] room and bathroom. [Resident 26] stood up and yelled at him and started coming at him like he was going to assault. I placed myself between both residents and got the other resident out of the room. i. Intervention per the progress note: Redirected the resident. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] k. On 10/9/19 at 5:49 PM, Nurse was walking in hallway passed the dinning room at approximately 1720 (5:20 PM) when nurse heard loud noises and angry yelling coming from dinning room. Nurse ran into dinning room and saw this resident standing behind 306-2 who was sitting in his w/c and fireside (sic) was grabbing and shoving 306-2 into the wall to the left of them Staff was attempting to get this resident to let go of 306-2 and then this resident started yelling he keeps running into me and then this resident put 306-2 into a headlock. Resident stated that 306-2 kept running into him with his w/c. Staff pulled this resident off of 306-2. Action taken per the incident report: Separate the residents involved and keep them apart during meals. i. Intervention per the progress notes: Depakote increased. [Note: No new behavior interventions documented on resident 26's care plan.] l. On 10/10/19 at 1:13 PM, Resident pushed peer into wall, then was difficult to redirect by staff by posturing with a red face and closed fist. Resident was allowed to verbally deescalate until he agreed to call his sister. 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CONCERN (E)

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

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

On 2/20/20 at 12:53 PM it was observed that none of the cakes on the lunch cart were covered. 1st cart was parked on the east side and the trays were carried to the west side of the hall. On 2/20/20 0...

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On 2/20/20 at 12:53 PM it was observed that none of the cakes on the lunch cart were covered. 1st cart was parked on the east side and the trays were carried to the west side of the hall. On 2/20/20 01:00 PM at 2/20/20 1:00 PM Certified Nurses Aid (CNA) 7 moved the cart to the east side of the hall to the west after delivering 4 trays down the hall without the cake being covered. On 2/20/20120 conducted an interview with CNA 7. CNA 7 stated that she moved the cart from the east side to the west side so that she was not carrying the tray of food down the hall. Stated she was not aware of the cake needing to be covered. Based on observation, interview and record review it was determined that the facility did not store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, staff were in the kitchen without hairnets, dietary staff were not changing their gloves after touching soiled items. Findings include: 1. On 2/18/20 at 7:10 AM, an observation was made in the kitchen of [NAME] 1. [NAME] 1 was working on the tray line preparing resident breakfasts' without wearing a hair net. 2. On 2/18/20 at 7:48 AM, an observation was made of the DM. The DM was working on the breakfast tray line with gloves on. The DM took her cell phone out of her pocket, looked at her phone, and then returned it to her pocket without changing her gloves. The DM then returned to working on the tray line without changing her gloves. 3. On 2/18/20 at 7:53 AM, an observation was made of the DM. The DM was working on the breakfast tray line with gloves on . The DM went into the dry storage, opened the door, got out a box and opened the box all while wearing the same gloves. The DM then went back to tray line without changing gloves. The DM was then observed to adjust her hair net and shirt with her gloves on and did not change her gloves afterward. 4. On 2/25/20 at 5:40 PM, an observation was made of the Dietary Manager (DM). The DM was observed to walk through the kitchen during dinner meal prep with no hair net on. On 2/25/20 at 5:41 PM, an interview was conducted with the DM. The DM stated that hair nets were to be worn any time staff crossed the yellow line in the kitchen. The DM stated that any time a staff member stepped away from the tray line, touched their hair, or clothes they would need to wash their hands and get a new pair of gloves. [Note: the yellow line in the kitchen was just inside the doorway.]
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0838 (Tag F0838)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on interview and record review, the facility did not conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources were necessary to care for its residents competently during both ...

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Based on interview and record review, the facility did not conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources were necessary to care for its residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. The facility must review and update that assessment, as necessary, and at least annually. The facility must also review and update this assessment whenever there was, or the facility plans for, any change that would require a substantial modification to any part of this assessment. Specifically, the facility's resources were not included in the assessment. Findings include: On 2/24/2020, the facility assessment provided by the Administrator was reviewed. The facility assessment was titled Facility Assessment Tool and did not include the following; a. The care required by the resident population at the facility. b. The staff competencies of care-providing staff that are employed by the facility and regularly utilized agency staff, such as nurses and nursing assistants. The data in the Facility Assessment Tool was an example provided by CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) on 8/18/17, and was not specified to the facility. For example, the assessment included a Journey's (Memory Care) Champion, which the facility did not currently have. Numbers in the examples had an X in place of an actual number. Staff competencies and training for working with the residents on the Journeys floor were not included. Other staff training was not included in the Assessment. c. The physical environment building resources and other structures stated building description, garage, storage shed. The process to ensure adequate supply, appropriate maintenance, replacement was listed as None. d. No ethnic, cultural or religious factors were addressed in the assessment. No language needs, religious considerations or ethic aspects were addressed. No statement that indicated that these factors were not critical to the operation of the facility was included. e. Contracts, memorandums of understanding, or other agreements with contracted parties, including therapists, pharmacy services, emergency water sources, etc. were not included. f. Medical equipment was not listed. g. A comprehensive list of competencies, education and training for managers, staff, volunteers, as it pertained to resident care was not in the assessment. h. Health information technology resources, as stated by the Administrator, were not included in the assessment. i. A facility-based and community-based risk assessment, utilizing an all-hazards approach was not included. On 2/24/2020 at 3:21 PM, the Administrator was interviewed. The Administrator stated that contracts with therapists were available, but were not included in the facility assessment. The Administrator stated that information technology was provided by Parent Company, which was not included in the Facility Assessment documentation. The Administrator stated that he did not need to produce information that included available medical equipment such as Hoyer lifts.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0841 (Tag F0841)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on interview and record review it was determined that the facility did not ensure the medical director was responsible for implementation of resident care policies and the coordination of medica...

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Based on interview and record review it was determined that the facility did not ensure the medical director was responsible for implementation of resident care policies and the coordination of medical care in the facility. Specifically, the Medical Director was not informed of abuse in the facility, multiple falls, the use of physical restraints for 1 resident without notification or a physician's order, delay in identifying a hip fracture, Accident hazards, multiple suicide attempts by one resident, Findings include: 1. The facility was cited for deficient practice in F600, abuse. MD 1 (Medical Doctor) stated that he was not aware of abuse in the facility. 2. The facility utilized restraints for one resident, as cited in F604. MD 1 stated that he was not aware that restraints were used. 3. MD 1 stated that he was not aware of a resident having multiple suicide attempts and behavioral outbursts that resulted in abuse, as cited in F740. 4. MD 1 stated that he had attended the QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) meetings, but was not made aware of the serious deficiencies in the facility, as cited in F867. On 2/25/2020 at 9:04 AM, one of the facility's Medical Doctors (MD) 1 was interviewed. MD 1 stated that he is frequently in the facility, attending Quality Improvement meetings, and is instrumental in creating clinical quality measures and medical trainings in the facility. MD 1 stated that he wants to be made aware of what is going on in the building. MD 1 stated that many of the residents had psychiatric diagnoses and that staff are required to take extra effort to monitor them and their medications. MD 1 stated that staff were expected to inform him about resident to resident altercations, MD 1 ensures proper behavior medications and mental health counseling while the nursing staff assists the resident with day-to-day cares and interventions. MD 1 stated that he was not informed about staff utilizing restraints and would anticipate being informed about any altercations that required a hold. MD 1 stated that notification should also be completed when staff physically intervened for safety issues, as it might indicate the need for a medication change. MD 1 stated that the facility is currently working on reducing falls and avoiding overmedication in the quality improvement process. MD 1 stated that the residents on the 3rd floor are an unruly bunch but stated that he was not informed about the abuse allegations. MD 1 stated that he wanted to know if any residents were uncomfortable in the facility. MD 1 stated that there were too many incidents in the facility and that he would be providing more oversight to ensure the safety of the residents. MD 1 stated that he would set up a system where the staff were reporting to him. MD 1 stated that he was not notified about a broken hip or loss of consciousness, multiple suicide attempts by resident 15, and punching incidents by resident 26. MD 1 stated that he was aware that resident 32 was hoarding other resident's items, but was not aware of the incidents of other residents abusing her. MD 1 stated that he was not aware of sexual abuse in the building. MD 1 stated a belief that the issues would be resolved quickly and new interventions implemented.
CONCERN (E)

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

QAPI Program (Tag F0867)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on interview, observation and record review it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) Committee that identified issues with respect to which...

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Based on interview, observation and record review it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) Committee that identified issues with respect to which Quality Assessment and Assurance activities were necessary. In addition, the QAA committee did not develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies. Specifically, deficient practices identified during the survey included abuse, use of restraints, quality of care, accident hazards, adequate staffing, and behavioral health services. Findings Include: 1. Based on interview and record review it was determined, for 8 of 35 sampled residents, that the facility failed to ensure the residents were free from abuse and neglect. Specifically, the facility did not provide protection to ensure that residents were free from verbal and physical abuse from other residents. Resident identifiers: 10, 14, 17, 32, 35, 43, 47, and 59. [Cross refer to F600] 2. Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined, for 1 of 35 sampled residents, that the facility did not ensure that each resident was free from any physical restraint imposed for the purpose of discipline or convenience and not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms. Specifically, a resident was physically restrained by facility staff with no training to staff, no investigation, and no physician order or physician notification. Resident identifier: 26. [Cross refer to F604] 3. Based on interview and record review it was determined, for 2 of 35 sampled residents, that the facility failed to ensure the residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice. Specifically, full and complete neuro checks were not performed on three separate occasions for two residents who suffered falls with head injuries, and a resident was not taken to the hospital upon being found unresponsive. Additionally, it was discovered this resident had a hip fracture three days later. Resident identifiers: 10 and 32. [Cross refer to F684] 4. Based on interview and observation, the facility did not have sufficient nursing staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to provide nursing and related services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care and considering the number, acuity and diagnoses of the facility's resident population in accordance with the facility assessment. Specifically, multiple residents sustained abuse from other residents, one resident sustained multiple falls, did not adequately train agency staff, and residents did not receive adequate behavioral health services. [Cross refer to F725] 5. Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined for 7 of 35 sample residents that the facility did not ensure that each resident must receive and the facility must provide the necessary behavioral health care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care. Specifically, one resident who had attempted suicide in the facility and who was having suicidal ideation was left alone and self-harmed. Additionally, residents who had abusive behaviors were not provided behavioral services to protect other residents. Resident identifiers: 4, 15, 26, 35, 38, 43, and 59. [Cross refer to F740] On 2/25/2020 at 9:04 AM, one of the facility's Medical Doctors (MD) 1 was interviewed. MD 1 stated that he is frequently in the facility, attending Quality Improvement meetings, and is instrumental in creating clinical quality measures and medical trainings in the facility. MD 1 stated that he wants to be made aware of what is going on in the building. MD 1 stated that many of the residents had pyschiatric diagnoses and that staff are required to take extra effort to monitor them and their medications. MD 1 stated that staff were expected to inform him about resident to resident altercations, MD 1 ensures proper behavior medications and mental health counseling while the nursing staff assists the resident with day-to-day cares and interventions. MD 1 stated that he was not informed about staff utilizing restraints and would anticipate being informed about any altercations that required a hold. MD 1 stated that notification should also be completed when staff physically intervened for safety issues, as it might indicate the need for a medication change. MD 1 stated that the facility is currently working on reducing falls and avoiding overmedication in the quality improvement process. MD 1 stated that the residents on the 3rd floor are an unruly bunch but stated that he was not informed about the abuse allegations. MD 1 stated that he wanted to know if any residents were uncomfortable in the facility. MD 1 stated that there were too many incidents in the facility and that he would be providing more oversight to ensure the safety of the residents. MD 1 stated that he would set up a system wehre the staff were reporting to him. MD 1 stated that he was not notified about a broken hip or loss of consciousness, multiple suicide attempts by resident 15, and punching incidents by resident 26. MD 1 stated that he was aware that resident 32 was hoarding other resident's itmes, but was not aware of the incidents of other residents abusing her. MD 1 stated that he was not aware of sexual abuse in the building. MD 1 stated a belief that the issues would be resolved quickly and new interventions implemented.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

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

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
Concerns
  • • Multiple safety concerns identified: 2 life-threatening violation(s), 3 harm violation(s). Review inspection reports carefully.
  • • 25 deficiencies on record, including 2 critical (life-threatening) violations. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
  • • Grade F (9/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
  • • 72% turnover. Very high, 24 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
Bottom line: Trust Score of 9/100 indicates significant concerns. Thoroughly evaluate alternatives.

About This Facility

What is Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is considered average nationally. Within Utah, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This mid-range rating indicates the facility meets federal standards but may have areas for improvement.

How is Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim Staffed?

CMS rates Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 72%, which is 26 percentage points above the Utah average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs. RN turnover specifically is 85%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.

What Have Inspectors Found at Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim?

State health inspectors documented 25 deficiencies at Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim during 2020 to 2024. These included: 2 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 3 that caused actual resident harm, and 20 with potential for harm. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.

Who Owns and Operates Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim?

Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by MONUMENT HEALTH GROUP, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 90 certified beds and approximately 57 residents (about 63% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in Millcreek, Utah.

How Does Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim Compare to Other Utah Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Utah, Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim's overall rating (3 stars) is below the state average of 3.3, staff turnover (72%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations and the facility's high staff turnover rate.

Is Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim has documented safety concerns. Inspectors have issued 2 Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 3-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Utah. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.

Do Nurses at Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim Stick Around?

Staff turnover at Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim is high. At 72%, the facility is 26 percentage points above the Utah average of 46%. Registered Nurse turnover is particularly concerning at 85%. RNs handle complex medical decisions and coordinate care — frequent RN changes can directly impact care quality. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?

Was Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim Ever Fined?

Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim has been fined $6,354 across 1 penalty action. This is below the Utah average of $33,142. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.

Is Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim on Any Federal Watch List?

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