CRITICAL
(L)
📢 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
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Someone could have died · This affected most or all residents
⚠️ Facility-wide issue
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, there were 2 freezers in the kitchen that did not maintain appropriate temperatures to keep food items frozen. These findings resulted in immediate jeopardy.
NOTICE:
Notice of the Immediate Jeopardy was given verbally to the Administrator (Admin 2), Administrator (Admin 1), and a the Director of Leadership Development (DLD) on 7/30/23 at 12:56 PM. At that time, Admin 1, Admin 2 and the DLD were informed of the findings of Immediate Jeopardy pertaining to F812 and were asked to develop an immediate plan to ensure that the residents of the facility were free from food that had not been stored, prepared, distributed and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety .
On 7/30/23 at 11:59 PM, Admin 2 provided the following written allegation of removal of the Immediate Jeopardy:
F812: Food Procurement, Store/Prepare/Serve-Sanitary
Objective: The objective of this IJ (Immediate Jeopardy) Abatement Plan is to rectify the non-compliance with F812, specifically related to freezer temperatures exceeding required thresholds at [NAME] Health & Rehab. The goal is to ensure the health and safety of residents and prevent any potential harm due to improper storage of perishable items.
Step 1: Immediate Action
Emergency Response: The nursing home's QAPI [quality assurance and performance improvement] Team have met to review and address the elevated freezer temperatures. The team included the Dietary Manager, the Corporate Dietary Manager, Administrator, and relevant management representatives.
Temperature Monitoring: All freezers in the facility have been checked to identify any other instances of temperature deviation. Thermometers have been checked inside each freezer to validate they are functioning properly to monitor the temperature accurately.
Identify Affected Items: Staff have inspected all items stored in the affected freezers. All food in affected freezers was discarded.
Temporary Measures: If necessary, arrangements will be made to temporarily store perishable items in a properly functioning unit and rent additional storage if needed.
Step 2: Identification of Others
Repair or Replace Faulty Equipment: The facility has contacted a freezer repair company who are expected to come July 31, 2023, to promptly assess and repair any malfunctioning freezers. Both malfunctioning units are locked out/tagged out. If repair is not feasible, arrangements will be made to replace the affected freezer units with properly functioning ones.
Resident Audit: Facility to monitor all residents in the facility for 72 hours to identify any
potential signs of foodborne illness.
Step 3: System Changes
Review Policies and Procedures: The policies and procedures related to food storage and equipment maintenance will be reviewed and updated, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
Staff Training: Staff responsible for monitoring and maintaining the freezers have received training on proper freezer temperature management, calibration, and recording procedures. This training was provided by the Corporate Director of Nutrition Services on 7/30/2023.
Temperature Logs: The Temperature log will be reviewed to record freezer temperatures twice a day. The log will include date, time, and recorded temperatures to monitor and document compliance continuously.
Quality Assurance Audits: The facility will implement temperature check audits 3x/week to ensure that freezer temperatures are consistently within the required thresholds. Any deviations will be addressed promptly.
Continuous Improvement: The facility will foster a culture of continuous improvement,
encouraging dietary staff to report any concerns or potential issues related to freezer
temperatures and food storage.
Step 4: Monitoring
Staff Supervision: The Corporate Director of Nutrition Services to monitor kitchen
operations/temperature checks for 14 days to validate compliant operations.
Date of Compliance:
The facility's Date of Alleged Compliance is 7/30/2023 at 11:59pm.
On 7/31/23, the State Survey Agency reviewed the immediate plan of correction for removal of the Immediate Jeopardy involving food storage and confirmed the abatement of the Immediate Jeopardy as of the alleged date of abatement on 7/30/23 at 11:59 PM.
Findings include:
1. On 7/30/23 at 8:26 AM, an initial kitchen tour was conducted. There were 2 freezers that were observed. Freezer 1's temperature was 42.0 degrees Fahrenheit based on the analog thermometer inside the freezer. Freezer 2's temperature was 20 degrees Fahrenheit based on the analog thermometer inside the freezer.
On 7/20/23 at 10:28 AM, a follow-up kitchen tour was conducted. Freezer 1's temperature was 51.7 degrees Fahrenheit using an infrared thermometer. Freezer 2 was 31.0 degrees Fahrenheit using the inside analog thermometer.
The contents of the freezer 1 was:
a. There were 3 boxes of pork sausage patties that were delivered on 7/25.
b. There was a box of 20 pounds of beef patties that revealed to Keep frozen 0 of below.
c. There were 2 large logs of ground beef delivered 7/25.
c. There were 2 large pork items delivered 7/25.
d. There was buffet ham that was fully cooked that revealed Keep refrigerated 28F -34F.
e. There was a box of turkey breast that was soft on the outside. It was delivered 3/3. The box revealed Keep frozen 0 of below.
f. There was a box of uncooked beef steaks stored above breaded patties and chicken cordon bleu.
g. There was a box of boneless skin on chicken that was delivered 7/21.
On 7/30/23 at 10:38 AM, the Dietary Manager (DM) was observed to remove the buffet ham from the freezer. The DM was observed to slice the ham with a knife. The DM was observed to obtain a temperature of the ham. The temperature was 37.0 degrees Fahrenheit.
The contents of freezer 2 were:
a. Rainbow fat free sherbet 48 pack and a half box that was a liquid substance.
b. There were vanilla and chocolate individual cups that were a liquid.
c. There were 4 lemon meringue pies revealed Keep frozen 0 of below.
d. There was a box of chocolate shakes which revealed Keep frozen 0 of below.
Freezer 1 temperature log for July 2023 day shift and night shift revealed the following temperatures: [Note: All temperatures were degrees Fahrenheit.]
a. On 7/1 at night 20
b. On 7/2, day 14 and night 22
c. On 7/3, day 18 and night 23
d. On 7/5, night 21
e. On 7/6, night 21
f. On 7/7,night 25
g. On 7/8, night 13
h. On 7/11, night 25
i. On 7/12, night 19
j. On 7/13, night 20
k. On 7/14, night 20
l. On 7/15, night 24
m. On 7/16, night 32
n. On 7/17, night 35
o. On 7/18, night 30
p. On 7/19, day 28 and night 35
q. On 7/20, day 35 and night 30
r. On 7/21, day 40 and night 45
s. On 7/22, day 22 night 23
t. On 7/23, day 30 night 38
u. On 7/24, night 10
v. On 7/25, night 34
w. On 7/26, day 39 and night 31
x. On 7/27, day 30 and night 32
y. On 7/28, day 28
z. On 7/29, day 35 and night 40
aa. On 7/30, day 36
Freezer 2 temperature log for July 2023 day shift and night shift revealed the following temperatures: [Note: All temperatures were degrees Fahrenheit.]
a. On 7/6, night 12
b. On 7/7, night 12
c. On 7/9, night 13
d. On 7/11, night 12
e. On 7/19, night 28
f. On 7/20, night 20
g. On 7/25, night 26
h. On 7/26, day 25 and night 23
i. On 7/27, day 11 and night 24
j. On 7/28, night 39
k. On 7/29, day 15 and night 28
l. On 7/30, day 12
On 7/30/23 at 11:00 AM, an interview was conducted with [NAME] 1. [NAME] 1 stated she used the hamburger patties for residents on renal diet and for special requests. [NAME] 1 stated when she removed the hamburger patties from the freezer they were thawed. [NAME] 1 stated she did not check the temperature of the patties before cooking them. [NAME] 1 stated that freezer 1 was usually about 35 degrees Fahrenheit. [NAME] 1 stated that she had come to work in the morning at 5:30 AM and the freezer was 40 degrees Fahrenheit after being closed all night. [NAME] 1 stated she used the food from the freezer to serve to residents. [NAME] 1 stated that she was aware of the cooking temperatures because residents could be poisoned if served food that was not the right temperatures. [NAME] 1 stated she was not sure how long meats could thaw in the refrigerator. [NAME] 1 stated she noticed the ham was soft to the touch when she pulled it out of the freezer to cook it.
On 7/30/23 at 11:01 AM, an interview was conducted with [NAME] 2. [NAME] 2 stated she worked both the morning and evening shifts. [NAME] 2 stated she and the DM checked temperatures on the freezers and refrigerators every day. [NAME] 2 stated if the temperature in the freezer was not 10 degrees or below, she would call the DM and ask him to look at it, and call someone to fix it. [NAME] 2 stated if the food in the freezer was not frozen the DM had to throw all the food away. [NAME] 2 stated if the temperature in the freezer was 20 degrees Fahrenheit, that temperature was too high and the food should not be used. [NAME] 2 stated food items in the freezer should go into the refrigerator to thaw and be used within 3 days.
On 7/30/23 at 11:22 AM, an interview was conducted with the DM. The DM stated that depending on the product, the frozen food should be put into the refrigerator within 3 days of use. The DM stated he has told staff to pull the chicken from the freezer the day before it is to be used. The DM stated he had noticed the temperatures for the freezers had been high. The DM stated the freezers had just been cleaned and repaired last week. The DM stated the facility lost power for about 4 hours last week, after 5:00 PM so kitchen staff were already finished with meal preparation for that day. The DM stated the following day a maintenance repair company came to the facility and cleaned the condensers. The DM stated equipment condensers were cleaned quarterly and the condensers were due for quarterly cleaning at that time.
On 7/30/23 at 11:40 AM, a second interview was conducted with the DM. The DM stated when the repairman came out on Monday or Tuesday he would have that person look at the freezers. The DM stated there is not much I can say, I should have caught that. The DM also stated that having high temperatures in the freezer is not ideal.
On 7/30/23 at 12:51 PM, an interview was conducted with Administrator (Admin) 1. Admin 1 stated she was not aware of any freezer problems.
2. On 7/30/23 at 8:26 AM, an observation in the meat freezer (Freezer 4) was made of a box of doughnut holes that were open to air. Freezer 3 was observed to have a box of veggie burgers open to air. The walk-in refrigerator was observed to have a box of sausage patties open to air.
On 8/15/23 at 9:45 AM, a follow-up kitchen walk-through was completed. The reach-in freezer (Freezer 4) had a box of chopped beef steak that was observed to be open to air. Freezer 1 was observed to have a box of cookie dough open to air.
On 7/31/23 at 8:45 AM, an interview was conducted with the Corporate Director of Nutrition Services (CDNS). The CDNS stated she provided an in-service on 7/30/23 to the dietary staff and would be doing a more in-depth in-service later in the day with a focus on citations under F812. The CDNS stated kitchen staff were in-serviced at least monthly by the DM and quarterly by the RD. The CDNS stated [NAME] 2 had the best English of the Spanish speaking kitchen staff, and provided interpretation for the meetings.
On 7/31/23 at 9:09 AM, an interview was conducted with [NAME] 2. [NAME] 2 stated that yesterday kitchen staff received education about food storage and temperatures.
On 7/31/23 at 9:10 AM, an interview was conducted with Dietary Aide (DA) 1. DA 1 stated she did not do much in the kitchen, but mostly filled up drinks and did the dishes. DA 1 stated she was not present at the in-service provided earlier in the day by the DM. The DM entered the conversation and stated DA 1 would be receiving the in-servicing about temperatures before lunch time. DA 1 stated if she was unsure about something in the kitchen she would ask another kitchen staff member.
On 8/9/23 at 2:12 PM, an interview was conducted with the consultant Registered Dietitian (RD). The RD stated she conducted kitchen audits monthly and touched base with the DM. The RD stated she talked with the DM often if he was in need of something. The RD stated her audits covered looking at temperature logs of the equipment and the food temperatures, she looked to ensure food was covered, labeled and dated. The RD stated she looked for dented cans and that eggs were being stored appropriately in the walk-in refrigerator. The RD stated she checked to see if the dish machine was functioning properly, if foods were thawing correctly, and if staff were following sanitation guidelines. The RD stated she thought her last kitchen audit was completed on 7/18/23. The RD stated she would have checked the freezers during her audit and would have made a note if she found a problem. The RD stated she did not have any knowledge about the temperatures in the freezers. The RD stated after her audit was completed, she would send it to the CDNS and the facility administrator. The RD stated she looked at her previous month's audit to track repeated infractions. The RD stated the DM did education for the kitchen staff, but did not know how often it was done.
On 8/10/23 at 7:25 AM, kitchen audits were received from the consultant RD for her June and July kitchen audits. The June kitchen audit, with no date documented, revealed, High temps recorded on last freezer (near back door) in last few days (defrosting). [Note: Freezer 1 was the freezer near the back door being referenced.] The July kitchen audit, with no date documented, had no comments related to freezer temperatures. [Note: The temperature for Freezer 1 on the evening before the RD's kitchen audit was documented as 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Evening temperatures for Freezer 1 were above above 19 degrees Fahrenheit for the 7 days prior to the RD's audit.]
On 8/14/23 at 9:09 AM, an email was received from the consultant RD. The email confirmed the dates of the kitchen audits. The June audit was conducted on 6/20/23 and the July audit was conducted on 7/18/23. The RD stated she had added a column to her audit so the date of the audit could be recorded as it was being conducted.
On 8/15/23 at 10:03 AM, the CDNS was interviewed. The CDNS stated when shipments arrived, the DM or the assistant DM were responsible for dating the food items. The CDNS stated the boxes should have an open date and a used by date. The CDNS stated after a box was opened and food items were removed, the package inside should be sealed back up. The CDNS stated bulk items should be sealed from open air as well.
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
PASARR Coordination
(Tag F0644)
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 1 of 68 sampled residents, the facility did not incorporate the reco...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, it was determined for 1 of 68 sampled residents, the facility did not incorporate the recommendations from the Pre-admission Screening Resident Review (PASRR) Level II into the resident's assessment, care planning and transitions of care. Specifically, a PASRR Level II evaluation identified that a resident needed mental health services and the facility did not arrange for those services. The findings for this deficiency were determined to have occurred at a harm level. Resident identifier: 62.
Findings include:
Resident 62 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted [DATE] with diagnoses which included chronic post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, insomnia and depression.
On 7/30/23 at 12:00 PM an interview was conducted with Resident 62. Resident 62 stated that she spends most of her time in her bed and that it is hard for her to get around. She stated that she eats all meals in bed and will watch TV or purchase things on amazon for her activities. Resident 62 stated that since the first day in the facility she had told multiple staff members she needed mental health services. Resident 62 stated that she would like to see a psychiatrist to talk about her feelings, and to hopefully get on the right medications to help her with the anxiety and depression. Resident 62 stated that she had been having night terrors and anxiety attacks, and felt it was because she was not getting the mental health she needed. Resident 62 stated that she had suicidal ideation and often felt she would be better off dead. Resident 62 stated the last time the facility asked about her suicidal ideation was three or four months ago, but she has had those thoughts more recently. Resident 62 stated that she had been receiving mental health services since she was a teenager and that her psychiatrist retired a year ago and that she does well when she has mental health services.
Resident 62's medical record was reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
Resident 62 was discharged from a local hospital on 3/18/23 and admitted to [NAME] health and rehab. Resident 62's hospital care plan goals, discharge treatment orders revealed, Consult to case management- psychosocial needs (consult to social work).
On 4/12/23, a level II PASRR assessment was completed for resident 62. The assessment indicated that the evaluator's diagnostic impression was that resident 62 had major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The assessment also indicated that [Resident 62] reported a history of 'chronic complex PTSD'(posttraumatic stress disorder) secondary to multiple traumas in her life. She reported that in 1996 she was assaulted by her boyfriend who beat, raped & strangled her and left her for dead; she stated that he 'hit me on the head with a rock like 30 times trying to break my head open'. She was able to survive this attack and rehabilitate but has suffered from severe PTSD since then. She reported about 10 years ago she became severely ill with sepsis, and that after this she was no longer able to concentrate enough to work, and that anytime she is in a medical setting like a hospital she goes back to the time she was severely ill with sepsis. She reports sxs (signs and symptoms) of PTSD including recurring nightmares/night terrors, flashbacks, intrusive memories, dissociative episodes in which pt (patient) reports she will 'zone out', avoidant behaviors, irritability, poor sleep, impaired concentration, heightened startle response . She has experienced sxs including depressed mood, anhedonia, loss of energy and motivation, increased eating leading to weight gain . disrupted sleep, feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness, chronic thoughts of being better off dead, and SI (suicidal ideation) with one past suicide attempt in 2006 when she cut her wrist with a razor . She has been involved in outpatient mental health treatment, and reported seeing a therapist/psychiatrist for 5-6 years until this psychiatrist retired in April 2022 . The Current Psychiatric Functioning section stated, sleep/night terrors, which pt (patient) reports have been present since SNF (skilled nursing facility) admission. She feels that her anxiety is quite high, and her mood has been poor. Sleep has been very poor per pt's report. She reports chronic feelings of hopelessness and that things are not likely to get better for her. She denies active SI but endorses chronic thoughts of being better off dead/ 'it would be better if I wasn't alive' given all of her medical concerns. She is very open to a referral for mental health services as she found counseling/talk therapy to be very helpful in the past; the SNF (skilled nursing facility) social worker was advised of this.
The PASRR assessment listed the following: Recommendation for Specialized Services for mental illness treatment: Pt would like to have a referral for mental health services.
It should be noted that in reviewing resident 62's medical record, the PASRR Level II recommendations for specialized services for mental illness treatment revealed no indication of mental health treatment or consults could be located. There is no documentation of a plan of care or action for the outcomes on the PASRR II.
A Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], documented resident 62 with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15. (Note: A resident that was intact cognitively would have a BIMS score of 13-15.)
A review of Resident 62's MDS assessment dated [DATE], MDS 3.0 section D- Mood, revealed that a resident mood interview was conducted. The residents total severity score was 23 out of 27 (Note: A score of 20-27 would indicate severe depression).
A care plan dated 3/29/23 revealed, a focus care area was, Resident is at risk for suicidal impulsive/ideation of self-harm A goal developed was, Resident will remain safe from self-harm by next review. Interventions were A staff member will remain with the resident until Licensed staff member arrives to assess the resident. After performing a suicide assessment, the licensed staff member shall notify the resident's attending MD and responsible party. Immediately report to the charge nurse, nursing supervisor, and physician/NP(nurse practitioner) if resident verbalizes thoughts of hurting themselves. Licensed staff member to perform suicide assessment if suicidal ideation is identified. Assess suicidal thought by asking the resident/patient to share suicidal history, feelings, plans and behavior. Nursing personnel and other staff involved in caring for the resident shall be informed of the suicidal ideation and instructed to report changes in the resident's behavior immediately.
A care plan dated 4/1/23 revealed, a focus care area was, Resident is at risk for mood impairment. A goal developed was, The resident will have improved mood state through the review date. Interventions were Behavioral health consults as needed (psycho-geriatric team, psychiatrist etc).
A review of the Suicide/Homicide Risk Evaluation dated 3/29/23, documented,
1. Suicide/Homicide Risk Evaluation. Take the threat of suicide or homicide seriously
A. Is the resident making suicidal statements? Yes
2. Determine Risk.
A. Is the resident considered High or Low Risk? Low risk
B. Will the resident agree to a safety plan? Yes
3. Plan. To ensure resident safety for LOW RISK
A. Work with the resident on a safety plan
C. Contact manager on duty, NHA, DON and Social services
D. Notify MD
Resident 62's progress notes revealed the following:
a. On 3/19/23, a nurses note entry indicated the staff would monitor resident 62 for 72 hours upon admission. The entry documented on the first day of admission, Mental Status/Behavior: AA/Ox4 (alert and oriented to name, date, time and place). Anxious .
b. On 3/20/23, a nurses note entry indicated the staff would monitor resident 62 for 72 hours upon admission. The entry documented on the second day of admission, Mental Status/Behavior: Anxious, cooperative .
c. On 3/22/23, a social services note documented, SS (social services) was informed that Pt. (patient) had a Suicidal Ideation Pt. states that she was not wanting to live any longer has no plan. ADMIN (administrator), DON (Director of Nursing), ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing), SS Consultant and MD is aware. A suicidal Ideation Assessment was done Pt. has no plan MD feels like Pt. is no harm to herself or others. staff is aware and will monitor for any signs and will report it immediately.
d. On 3/22/23, a nurses note entry documented resident 62 had taken a PHQ9 (Patient Health Questionnaire 9) triggered high. We reviewed with resident. She denied suicidal ideation. She made contract for safety.
e. On 3/22/23, a nurses note documented that resident 62 was Being sent to [a local hospital] for further medical evaluation .
f. On 3/27/23, a nurses note documented the facility nurse had spoken with the nurse at the hospital to get a nurse to nurse report. The entry documented a Nurse to Nurse .Psych Dx: Pt c/o(complained of) anxiety. Hospital gave hydroxyzine .
A review of resident 62's hospital admission paperwork dated 3/22/23 the physician documented, Patient states her 'anxiety and depression are through the roof.'
g. On 3/29/23, a nurses note documented during the 72 hour readmission monitoring, Mental status/Behavior: AA/O x4, anxious .
h. On 3/29/23, a social service note documented, SS (social services) was informed that Pt. had a Suicidal Ideation Pt. states that she was not wanting to live any longer has no plan. ADMIN, DON, ADON, SS consultant and MD is aware. A suicidal ideation Assessment was done Pt. has no plan MD feels like Pt. is no harm to her self or others. Staff is aware and will monitor for any signs and will report it immediately.
i. On 3/30/23, a physician admission note documented the reason for resident 62's hospital admission. The note revealed on 3/22/23 Transferred to[name of local hospital]- Suicidal ideations. 3/27/23: readmitted to [NAME] Rehab.
j. On 4/18/23, a physician progress note documented a visit was conducted for the Psych IDT meeting. The note revealed, Team met to review psychotropic medications .Says she doesn't sleep much .Discussed sleep hygiene. she is tearful, says 'it doesn't work for me.' Discussed sleep debt, says 'i'll try.'
k. On 5/16/23, an order note revealed an anxiety medication increase, Note Text: hydrOXYzine HCI Oral Tablet 50 MG . Give 50 mg by mouth every 6 hours as needed for itching/anxiety for 14 days . to increase hydroxyzine dose to 50 mg from 25 mg. pt c/o heart palpitations, upset stomach, and presented with anxiety. pt explained she felt like she may have had a mild heart attack . increased dose administered. wctm (will continue to monitor) behavior and VS (vital signs) and report any changes PRN (as needed).
l. On 5/16/23, a nursing note entry documented resident 62's appointment with the infectious disease physician and during the appointment resident 62 was having, having atypical chest pain . anxiety?, MI? (myocardial infarction), PE? (pulmonary embolism)-sending to ER (emergency room) . (Note: the emergency room notes could not be located in the residents chart.)
m. On 5/17/23, a nursing note entry revealed hospital visit findings, This nurse spoke with [Resident 62] regarding her observation in the ER (emergency room) d/t (due to) paperwork having minimal information. [Resident 62] states that hospital completed EKG (electrocardiogram) and labs to assess for signs of a heart attack or blood clot. [Resident 62] states that the results came back all within normal limits and that's why they sent her back. She states that they believe it was anxiety associated d/t her self reporting she had had a panic attack earlier in the day .
n. On 5/17/23, an IDT (interdisciplinary team) Event review note indicated the team discussed resident 62's most recent hospital visit. The not revealed, Event: Chest pain . Root Cause Analysis: palpitations potentially from anxiety -Intervention: Sent to ER for eval[evaluation] from clinic . No concerns were noted. Monitor for SOB, recurring chest pain, anxiety symptoms . The note did not indicate what, if any, recommendations the IDT had for the residents mental health needs.
o. On 5/19/23, a medication order note documented,start buspirone 10 mg TID (three times a day) for anxiety .
p. On 7/13/23, a physician progress note documented he saw the resident for a follow up visit. The physician documented that, Resident stated she had a panic attack and night terrors.
q. On 7/18/23, a Physician progress note documented that he saw the resident for a psychotropic visit. The physician documented that resident 62 . has the same complaints as usual .
r. On 7/18/23, a Psychotropic note reviewing the psychotropic medication resident 62 was taking documented, Resident is taking Buspirone, Duloxetine, Trazodone, Hydroxyzine. Discussed increasing Buspirone to 20 mg TID (three times daily) for increased anxiety, Hydroxyzine will fall off 8/17/23. Resident is also asking to be seen by a therapist, will have resident advocate send request to [name of local county mental health services] .
s. On 7/18/23, a medication order note documented to, start hydroxyzine 50 q6hrs(every six hours) prn(as needed) 30 days for anxiety.
t. On 7/19/23, a medication order note documented another increase in anxiety medication, busPIRone HCI Oral Tablet 10 MG . Give 20 mg by mouth three times a day for Anxiety .
u. On 7/24/23, a nurses note documented an increase in medication for PTSD, Prazosin from 2mg to 3 mg QHS (hour of sleep) for PTSD .
v. On 7/31/23, a social services note documented, Pt application was sent in to [local county mental health services]. (Note: Resident 62's PASRR II dated 4/13/23 recommended a referral for mental health services.)
On 8/8/23 at 12:55 PM an interview was conducted with the Resident Advocate (RA) and the social services assistant (SSA). The SSA stated that if a resident scores high on PHQ9 (Personal Health Questionnaire 9), the resident will be sent out to the therapy team at the local county mental health provider. The RA stated that the facility treats the questionnaire as a serious SI (suicide ideation). The RA stated that when the therapy consultants come to see the residents they do not have a record of when they come, they do not receive any notes to demonstrate when the therapy consultant met with the residents. The RA did not have a list of residents that were currently being seen by the local county mental health provider. The RA and the SSA stated that they had not personally seen the mental health representatives from the local county mental health provider.
The RA stated that the local county mental health provider had sent an email stating the Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) was leaving. The RA provided a copy of the email sent on 2/21/23 at 2:11 PM which stated, We will need to temporarily put a pause on admits from your facility. Our social workers and APRN will still be at the facility to conduct visits for emotional support and psychotropic medication consulting. If you have a resident that is needing help, please reach out to me and I will coordinate with the team to facilitate that.
The RA stated that she took over resident 62's case in May 2023. RA 1 stated that she was unaware of resident 62's mental health needs when she started. RA 1 stated that she was only aware of mental health needs of resident 62 beginning July 2023. The RA stated that paperwork was sent to the local county mental health provider on 7/31/23, and that she was unaware of request for mental health services in resident 62's PASRR that was completed 4/12/23.
On 8/8/23 at 1:43 PM, an interview with resident 62 was conducted. Resident 62 stated that she has complained of suicidal ideation, anxiety, panic attacks and night terrors to multiple staff members since her admission to the facility in March, and has not received the help she requests. Resident 62 stated that she has not seen by a mental health professional while at the facility and that she constantly feels she is on the verge of crying.
On 8/8/23 at 2:00 PM, an interview conducted with a Registered Nurse (RN) 5. RN 5 stated that when a resident has suicidal ideation they will complete a suicide risk assessment, then inform the DON (director of nursing), ADMIN (administrator), MD (medical director), and Social services to come up with a plan and determine the safety of the resident. RN 5 stated the resident 62 complains of anxiety and night terrors frequently, and that resident 62 will take medications to help with the anxiety symptoms. RN 5 stated that she had not seen any mental health service providers at the facility, and was not aware of if they visit resident 62. RN 5 stated social services would be aware of mental health needs for resident 62.
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0679
(Tag F0679)
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, 6 out of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** *
Based on observation, interview and record review it was determined, 6 out of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not provide an ongoing program to support resident in their choice of activities, both facility-sponsored group and individual activities and independent activities, designed to meet the interest of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, encouraging both independence and interaction in the community based on the residents comprehensive assessment and care plan. Specifically, residents complained about not having activities, observations were made of less than 10 residents per activity, and one on one activities were not being provided. The findings for one resident were determined to have occurred at a harm level. Resident identifiers: 16, 20, 49, 51, 54 and 62.
Findings include:
HARM
1. Resident 62 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included chronic post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, insomnia and depression.
On 07/30/23 at 12:00 PM an interview was conducted with Resident 62. Resident 62 stated that she spends most of her time in her bed and that it is hard for her to get around. She stated that she eats all meals in bed and will watch TV or purchase things on amazon for her activities. Resident 62 stated that since the first day in the facility she had told multiple staff members she needed mental health services. Resident 62 stated that she would like to see a psychiatrist to talk about her feelings, and to hopefully get on the right medications to help her with the anxiety and depression. Resident 62 stated that she had been having night terrors and anxiety attacks, and felt it was because she was not getting the mental health services she needed. Resident 62 stated that she had suicidal ideation and often felt she would be better off dead. Resident 62 stated the last time the facility asked about her suicidal ideation was three or four months ago, but she has had those thoughts more recently. Resident 62 stated that she had been receiving mental health services since she was a teenager and that her psychiatrist retired a year ago and that she does well when she has mental health services.
Resident 62's medical record was reviewed on 8/2/23.
A review of Resident 62's MDS (minimum data set) assessment dated [DATE], MDS 3.0 section D- Mood, revealed that a resident mood interview was conducted. The residents total severity score was 23 out of 27 (Note: A score of 20-27 would indicate severe depression).
A MDS assessment dated [DATE], documented resident 62 with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15. (Note: A resident that was intact cognitively would have a BIMS score of 13-15.)
A care plan dated 3/39/23 revealed, a focus care area was, RECREATION [Resident 62] .pain limits activity involvement; mood problem: anxiety/depression; has little interest/pleasure in doing things. A goal developed was, [Resident will accept, as desired, at least 1 Therapeutic visit weekly for increasing in coping skills through next review date. Interventions were Provide 1:1 visit 1x weekly.
Resident 62's progress notes revealed the following:
On 3/20/23 an activity progress note documented that Recreation staff will identify and engage [resident 62] in activities of interest. Recreation staff will invite and assist [resident 62] to activities of interest/importance. TRT (therapeutic recreation therapist) will provide adaptations to activities PRN (as needed) to allow for maximum participation in activities. Recreation staff will post calendar in the room and in an area accessible to [resident 62]. TRT will implement the initial recreation therapy treatment as ordered by the Therapeutic Recreation Consultant (name removed) MTRS, CTRS, including: (1) The collection of data from chart reviews, interviews, and observations for recreation assessment. (2) Inviting the resident to leisure diversionary programs of interest and observe for recreation andleisure patterns. (3) Providing leisure materials to the resident and support resident's independent leisure choices. (4) Completing the recreation therapy admission notes as seen above.
A document listing residents that receive weekly 1:1 therapeutic visits was reviewed. The list documented that resident 62 was to receive 1:1 weekly visits to increase coping skills.
Resident 62's activities documentation for the previous 30 days, 7/18/23 through 8/5/23, was reviewed. The activities documentation indicated that none of the following activities had occured for the resident during that 30 day period: active or passive participation in programs, 1:1 program, room visits, and activity programs included; emotional, intelletcual, physical, social, and spiritual.
On 8/16/23 at 11:02 AM, an interview was conducted with the MTRS, the MTRS stated that 1:1 visits are about building relationships, and to help get residents to come out to activities. The MTRS stated that for resident 62 the 1:1's are used to increase coping skills because she has depression and anxiety. The 1:1 for resident 62 would be for increasing her pleasure and doing things to help her find ways to decrease anxiety and depression. The MTRS stated that when she was here last she looked back on the 1:1's and saw they were not getting done. The MTRS stated that she made a recommendation for extra staff because with only one staff member doing the activities the 1:1's were not being done.
POTENTIAL FOR HARM
2. An activity calendar was posted at the front of the facility. There was no calendar observed in the activity room. According to the activity calendar, the following activities were scheduled for 8/14/23:
a. At 9:45 AM Daily chronicles,
b. At 10:00 AM Fit and Fun,
c. At 10:30 AM Cards and dice,
d. At 11:00 AM Lunch break,
e. At 1:15 PM Scriptures study,
f. At 2:00 PM, Bingo,
g. At 7:00 PM, Family home evening.
On 8/14/23 at 10:22 AM, an observation was made of 4 residents playing Uno with Activities Director (AD). At 11:22 AM, an observation was made of the same 4 residents playing Uno.
On 8/14/23 at 1:37 PM, an observation as made of 10 residents in the activity room watching a religious video.
On 8/15/23 at 1:58 PM, an activity of making fruit salad was observed. There were 6 residents in the activity.
3. Resident 16 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included chronic systolic congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, type 2 diabetes, chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia, non-rheumatic aortic stenosis, hypertension with heart disease, stimulant dependence, major depressive disorder, and sarcoidosis of skin and lungs.
On 7/31/23 at 2:17 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 16. Resident 16 stated there were no activities and that's a thorn in my side Resident 16 stated that every nursing home she had lived in did van rides. Resident 16 stated the facility did not offer van rides. Resident 16 stated she gets so bored that she could spit.
Resident 16's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
An annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed that an interview for activity preferences was conducted. The interview revealed it was very important for resident 16 to listen to music, be around animals, keep up with the news, to do her favorite activity and get fresh air when the weather was good.
A care plan dated 7/20/23 revealed RECREATION [resident 16] exhibits independence in leisure
activities manifested by ability to structure own time; ability to choose activities of interest; independent hobbies/interests; mood problem: depression. Goals developed were [Resident 16] will participate in individual activities of importance/interest daily as desired, through next review date; [Resident 16] will engage, as desired, in activities of interest at least: 1 emotional activity per week for increase in mood as evidenced by making positive statements/gestures/expressions during activities through next review; and [Resident 16] will accept, as desired, at least 1 Therapeutic visit
weekly for increase in self esteem/coping skills through next review date. Interventions included Check for satisfaction with leisure choices & supply with leisure materials PRN [as needed].
Post calendar in room. Encourage positive statements/feelings/gestures to decrease depressive feelings during activities. Check for diet/allergy precautions for food related activities/treats.
Provide 1:1 visit 1x [time] weekly; Provide adaptations to activities PRN: physical: adapt size/height/weight of items to match physical abilities; Invite, encourage and involve in activities of importance/interest including: family/friend phone calls/visits, TV/movies, music, pets, news, outdoors, gardening (seasonal), cooking games, reminisce, &/or special events; Support and engage in social/reminisce/discussion activities in accordance to past occupation/life role as a waitress.
A list of residents that needed one on one activities was provided. Resident 16 was on the list for self-esteem/coping.
On 8/15/23 at 2:06 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 7. CNA 7 stated resident 16 had not had one on one visits with activities. CNA 7 stated resident 16 did not go to activities.
On 8/15/23 at 10:42 AM, an interview was conducted with Nursing Assistant (NA) 2. NA 2 stated resident 16 did not go to group activities. NA 2 stated resident 26 did not seem interested in activities. NA 2 stated resident 16 liked to be in her room and by herself. NA 2 stated she was hoping resident 16 would grow to trust NA 2 so resident 16 told her more.
4. Resident 20 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included multiple sclerosis (MS), disorder of central nervous system, peripheral vascular disease, and dysphagia.
On 7/31/23 at 11:36 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 20. Resident 20 stated he had been asking for about activities. Resident 20 stated he got a July 2023 activities calendar that day. Resident 20 stated he had not received an activity calendar prior to today.
Resident 20's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
An annual MDS dated [DATE] revealed an interview for activity preferences. The interview revealed it was very important to have books, newspapers, and magazines; listen to music; keep up with the news; and to do his favorite activities.
A care plan dated 9/28/22 revealed RECREATION [Resident 20] exhibits impaired activity patterns manifested by impaired mobility r/t MS; uses adaptive equipment to participate in leisure including: power chair; mood problem: depressive disorder/anxiety/psychotic disorder. The goals were [Resident 20] will maintain highest level of independence possible as evidenced by making choices
about and participating in activities of importance/interest daily (as desired) through next review date and [Resident 20] will engage, as desired, in activities of interest at least: 1 emotional activity per week for increase in coping skills as evidenced by implementing positive coping strategies during
activities; 1 social activity per week for increase in sense of community as evidenced by building meaningful relationships with staff/peers during activities through next review date. Interventions included Check for satisfaction with leisure choices; Please post the calendar in room; Provide adaptations to activities PRN [as needed] physical: adapt size/height/weight of items to match physical abilities; Encourage positive statements/affirmations to decrease depression/anxiety during
activities; Engage in coping skills activities to assist with potential trauma (physical impairment)
triggers as he may be triggered by discussions about his MS or discussing his current health situation; Invite and involve in activities of importance/interest including: family/friend phone
calls, TV/movies, reading, 70s music, news, watching sports, &/or special events. Support and engage in social/reminisce/discussion activities in accordance to my past occupation/life role as a waiter/salesman; and Supply with independent leisure materials PRN. Support independent leisure choices. Please encourage to participate in activities of interest.
On 8/14/23 at 2:18 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 7. CNA 7 stated that resident 20 did not do any activities and the only time he gets out of bed was to work with therapy. CNA 7 stated resident 20 loved to listen to music. CNA 7 stated that every room should have an activity calendar on the bathroom door. CNA 7 stated she was not sure if resident 20 was able to see the activity calendar when his privacy curtain was closed. On 8/15/23 at 2:02 PM, a follow-up interview was conducted with CNA 7. CNA 7 stated she had not seen one on one activities with resident 20. CNA 7 stated he would benefit from one on one activities.
On 8/15/23 at 11:41 AM, an interview was conducted with the AD. The AD stated that resident 20 liked the daily chronicle to be read to him so she read it to him 2 to 3 times per week. The AD stated she was unable read the daily chronicles to resident 20 every day without an assistant. The AD stated she talked to resident 20 about his family and he told her jokes. The AD stated resident 20 did not want get out of bed to go to activities. The AD stated resident 20 watched television and liked to talk on the phone.
On 8/15/23 at 1:58 PM, a interview was conducted with the AD. The AD stated she did not put resident 20 on the one on one list because he was already doing the daily chronicles activity.
5. Resident 49 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included malignant neuroleptic syndrome, chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia, myalgia,, and spinal stenosis.
On 7/31/23 at 11:16 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 49. Resident 49 stated he went to bingo but would like to go to more activities. Resident 49 stated there were not enough activities.
Resident 49's medical record was reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
An annual MDS dated [DATE] revealed an interview for activity preferences was not assessed.
A care plan dated 5/31/23 revealed RECREATION [Resident 49] exhibits impaired mood/social
interactions manifested by schizophrenia/bipolar; needs reminders, prompts/cues to choose activities. The goals were [Resident 49] will maintain highest level of independence possible as evidenced by participating in and expressing satisfaction with leisure choices daily, as desired, through next review date and [Resident 49] will engage, as desired, in activities of interest at least: 1 emotional activity per week for increase in coping skills as evidenced by implementing positive coping strategies during activities; 2 social activities per week for increase in sense of community as evidenced by building meaningful relationships with staff/peers during activities through next review date. Interventions included Invite, encourage, and involve in activities of importance/interest including: family/friend phone calls/visits, TV/movies, reading, music, pets, news, socials, outdoors, bingo, cards, games, travel discussions &/or special events. Support and engage in social/reminisce/discussion activities in accordance to past occupation/life role as a Army veteran/railroad worker; Support independent leisure and check for satisfaction with leisure choices
Supply with leisure materials PRN and post calendar in room. Encourage positive coping strategies/social interactions and help uplift mood during activities. Use validation to help express feelings appropriately. Check for diet/allergy precautions for food related activities/treats and Provide adaptations to activities PRN: physical: adapt size/height/weight of items to match physical abilities & observe for signs of fatigue; Hearing: increase volume & speak clearly.
On 8/15/23 at 10:45 AM, an interview was conducted with NA 2. NA 2 stated she had not noticed resident 49 going to activities. NA 2 stated resident 49 was quiet and she was not sure what he liked to do. NA 2 stated she was in the process of learning about everyone.
On 8/15/23 at 2:04 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 12. CNA 12 stated there were no one on one activities. CNA 12 stated resident 49 did not usually go to activities. CNA 12 stated resident 49 was usually just in bed sleeping. CNA 12 stated resident 49 did therapy and then went back to bed. CNA 12 stated resident 49 did not watch television.
On 8/15/23 at 11:38 AM, an interview was conducted with the AD. The AD stated resident 49 went to Bingo three times a week. The AD stated resident 49 was very routine, gets up, eats breakfast. The AD stated resident 49 did not like the daily chronicle. The AD stated that resident 49 enjoyed going out with his family. The AD stated resident 49 mostly rested between meals. The AD stated there were not enough activities staff to ask all the residents if they wanted to go to activities.
6. Resident 51 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included seizures, dementia, diabetes, and anxiety.
On 8/15/23 at 9:19 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 51. Resident 51 stated she would like an ice cold coke. Resident 51 stated she was not sure about activities and only a few people know about the activities. Resident 51 stated she did not want to go to Bingo or scripture studies. Resident 51 stated she just Sits in room all the time and smokes. Resident 51 stated she Goes nuts the rest of the time when she was not smoking. Resident 51 stated she would go to Bingo if there was an incentive like cigarettes.
7. Resident 54 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, delirium, major depressive disorder, and weakness.
On 7/30/23 through 8/10/23, observations were made and resident 54 did not attend activities.
Resident 54's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/17/23.
Resident 54 did not have an admission MDS completed.
A care plan dated 4/24/23 revealed RECREATION [Resident 54] exhibits alteration in thought process manifested by cognitive impairment; needs reminders/prompts/cues to choose activities; has communication difficulties; mood problem: depression. The goals were [Resident 54] will accept, as desired, at least 1 Therapeutic visit weekly for cognitive activity/communication through next review date; [Resident 54] participate in individual activities of importance/interest daily as desired, through next
review date; and [Resident 54] will engage, as desired, in activities of interest at least: 1 emotional activity for increase in mood as evidenced by making positive statements/gestures/expressions during activities weekly through next review date. Interventions included Check for satisfaction with leisure choices & supply with leisure materials PRN. Post calendar in room. Provide with opportunities to recall long term memories during activities. Encourage positive statements/feelings/gestures to decrease depressive feelings during activities.; Check for diet/allergy precautions for food related activities/treats; Provide 1:1 visit 1x weekly; Provide adaptations to activities PRN: physical: adapt size/height/weight of items to match physical abilities; communication: allow time to speak and encourage communication/verbalization during activities; Invite, encourage and involve in activities of importance/interest including: family/friend visits, TV/movies, music, pets, news, socials, outdoors, sports related activities, reminisce, &/or special events.
Support and engage in social/reminisce/discussion activities in accordance to past occupation/life role as a carpenter.
An activity progress note dated 4/24/23 at 8:56 PM revealed, Therapeutic Recreation Assessment .[Resident 54] is able to identify and participate in activities of importance. Impaired mobility, cognitive impairment and mood are potential barriers to leisure participation. Plan Focus: Alteration in thought process care plan will focus on involving resident in activities of importance, increase in mood and retention of cognitive abilities.
A list of residents that needed one on one visits was provided. Resident 54 was on the list for cognitive activity and communication.
On 8/15/23 at 2:04 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 7. CNA 7 stated resident 54 was not provided one on one activities. CNA 7 stated resident 54 smoked for her activities. CNA 7 stated resident 54 did not go to activities.
On 8/16/23 at 9:44 AM, an interview was conducted with the AD. The AD stated that she did not know why resident 54 was on the one on one list. The AD stated the Master of Therapeutic Recreational Services (MTRS) created the one on one list. The AD stated residents were on the list because they did not go to group activities. The AD stated she had not been educated regarding what communication/cognitive one on one activity. The AD stated she didn't know what the services were or how to provide that service.
On 8/15/23 at 11:30 AM, a follow-up interview was conducted with the AD. The AD stated her job was to plan the activities and perform the activities each month. The AD stated she usually gathered residents for activities, passed out a daily chronicle every morning to the residents that she knows that want it. The AD stated there were about 32 people who like the daily chronicle. The AD stated that daily chronicle had information regarding something that happened that day in history. The AD stated there was a calendar on every bathroom door, a calendar up front, she reminded residents to go to activities by going room to room. The AD stated she was trying to get the CNA's to help but it had been a struggle. The AD stated it helped to deliver the daily chronicles in the morning because then she knew who wanted to go to that activities that day. The AD stated resident 16 did not like to go to group activities, resident 16 had a boyfriend and they liked to go outside to smoke. The AD stated resident 16 did not go to any of the activities offered. The AD stated upon admission an assessment was done and then annually and quarterly. The AD stated the activities assistant quit in May 2023 and had been asking management for another assistant but had to wait till the census went up.
On 8/14/23 at 2:06 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 7. CNA 7 stated the activities before were really great. CNA 7 stated there was always something like cooking or music. CNA 7 stated the activities have changed in the last few year. CNA 7 stated there was an auction twice a month and now once a month. CNA 7 stated cooking class was one of their favorites. CNA 7 stated on Saturdays residents used to have something to do. CNA 7 stated residents did not have anything the last few Saturdays.
On 8/15/23 at 11:41 AM, an interview was conducted with the AD. The AD stated the activities consultant completed care plans and came to the building once a month. The AD stated resident 51 benefited from one on one visits. The AD stated she spent about 10 to 15 minutes with resident 51 each time she visited him. The AD stated resident 51 was very social with people who came into his room like the nurses and CNA's. The AD stated if she had an assistant, more one on ones would be done, more residents would come to activities and she would have help with activities. The AD stated an assistant would also help with paperwork to get some of that load off.
8. Therapeutic Recreation Consultation Reports were reviewed and revealed the following:
a. On 10/20/22, 1:1s have not been implemented/charted. The MTRS recommended hiring a part time assistant. The Department goals were to increase participation for isolating residents. The calendar revealed that there were no activities involving pets.
b. On 11/28/22, 1:1s have not been implemented/charted. Please ensure participation is charted daily. The MTRS recommended hiring a part time assistant. A service project was recommended to be added to the calendar.
c. On 12/6/22, 1:1's have not been implemented/charted. Please ensure every resident is invited to activities daily. The MTRS recommended hiring a part time assistant. The calendar revealed there was no service project, activity planning, or specialty programs.
d. On 1/19/23, 1:1's had not been implemented/charted. Please ensure every resident is invited to activities daily. The MTRS recommended hiring a part time assistant.
e. On 6/30/23, 1:1's have not been charted or completed. The MTRS recommended hiring a full time and part time assistant. The MTRS recommended to please ensure staff were assisting resident to activities. The MTRS recommends to follow up with concerns that were not being returned and placed in the resident council binder. Grievances were kept in a binder with social services.
f. On 7/27/23, 1:1's have not been implemented or charted. The MTRS recommended hiring a full time and part time assistant, please ensure staff were assisting resident to and from activities, and please ensure the AD had enough time to completed her job duties which included assessments, resident interviews, quarterly notes, participation charting, activity planning/preparation, gathering for activities, implementing group activities, community outings, and 1:1 interventions needed to meet care plan goals. The department goal were to implement and chart 1:1's, to implement a fundraiser, to implement a leisure cart and recruit volunteers.
On 8/15/23 at 11:56 AM, an interview was conducted with the MTRS. The MTRS stated she came to the facility monthly. The MTRS stated she works with TRT, did training, meet with residents, reviewed documentation, updated care plans, and observed activities. The MTRS stated she recommended hiring additional staffing. The MTRS stated one person doing activities, planning, preparation was too much. The MTRS stated she recommended additional staff for quite a few months for at least 6 months. The MTRS stated she had a list of residents that needed one on one visits and the one on one visits had not been implemented or charted. The MTRS stated the residents on the one on one visits were residents that did not come out of their rooms. The MTRS stated the challenges with not getting the therapeutic one on one visits and the residents were care plans for emotional, mental, physical health of a resident. The MTRS stated if residents were lower cognitively and not getting the one on ones, then residents declined. The MTRS stated the one on ones were for emotional help and would help improve their motivation and could cause a decline in their emotional health.
On 8/16/23 11:02 AM, a follow-up phone interview was conducted with the MTRS. The MTRS stated that one on one visits were about building relationships to get residents to come out to activities. The MTRS stated self esteem and coping were to help with mental awareness and ways to identify appropriate coping. The MTRS stated an example was manicures and discuss how that made them feel. The MTRS stated art activity was used to discuss resident feelings and emotions to see their positive part of them. The MTRS stated music was used for self-esteem and discussed how music expressed out emotions and feelings. The MTRS stated the cognitive one on one activity was typically for residents with cognitive impairment with dementia or traumatic brain injury. The MTRS stated cognitive one on ones would pertain to helping cognition. The MTRS stated during the activity the staff member and resident reminisced, played games, reading to help with long term cognition. The MTRS stated the communication one on one activity was for residents having trouble with communicating. The MTRS stated during the one on one residents were encouraged to verbalize, speak and talk. The MTRS stated resident 54 was to be provided one on one for cognitive communication. The MTRS stated resident 54 was working on improving communication with socialization and short term memory recall. The MTRS stated resident 54 needed help with improving communication with staff and residents. The MTRS stated resident 20 was not listed on the one on one list. The MTRS stated she recommended resident 20 go to activities like 70s music, sport, current events, daily chronicles, reading, game shows, stuff on phone and jokes. The MTRS stated she was not sure if resident 20 was able to read it by himself. The MTRS stated she recommended that resident 20 went to social activities. The MTRS stated if resident 20 was not getting out of bed then he should be on the one on one list. The MTRS stated according to the quarterly notes, resident 20 was not going to group activities. The MTRS stated resident 16 was to receive self-esteem/coping for one on one. The MTRS stated resident 16 liked doing pet visits, pet therapy to reduce depression and improve her self -esteem and positive self expressions. The MTRS stated resident 49 went to activities like ice cream socials and bingo. The MTRS stated he went to group activities that he was interested in. The MTRS stated he was not currently getting one on one visit because he was coming to group activities to build relationships with staff and resident. The MTRS stated resident 49 had schizophrenia so working on social skills. The MTRS stated there were budget cuts with staffing in the activities. The MTRS stated she had been a big concern that one person was not sustainable to provide activities of all the residents in the facility. The MTRS stated she met with Administrator (Admin) 1 to express her concerns about activity staffing. The MTRS stated the response was We can't do it right now. The MTRS stated Admin 1 stated that she wanted to see if the AD was able to do activities by herself. The MTRS stated it was actually a job for 2 and a half staff because of the amount of residents. The MTRS stated the AD had a full time staff member until October 2022. The MTRS stated it was frustrating that she made recommendations about staff and nothing was changed.
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and interview, the facility did not ensure that for 2 of 68 sample residents without pressure ul...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and interview, the facility did not ensure that for 2 of 68 sample residents without pressure ulcers did not develop pressure ulcers unless the individual's clinical condition demonstrates that they were unavoidable; and residents with pressure ulcers received necessary treatment and services. Specifically, a resident developed a pressure ulcer during his stay, and did not receive timely skin checks or wound treatments. The findings for this resident were determined to have occurred at a harm level. In addition, a resident was not repositioned appropriately. Resident identifiers: 65 and 158.
Findings include:
HARM
1. Resident 65 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted [DATE] with diagnoses which included, spiral fracture of the left femur, type 2 diabetes, muscle weakness, and arthritis.
On 7/30/23 at 8:57 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 65. Resident 65 stated that he came to the facility because he broke his femur and was now bed ridden but participated in physical therapy. He stated that he had developed sores on his heels during the beginning of his stay at the facility. Resident 65 stated he admitted to the facility in February 2023 and ended up getting covid, and once he had COVID-19 he stated he was quarantined for 27 days. He stated staff would ask how he was doing, assist with brief changes and bring his food in, but did not perform skin checks, and no visitors were allowed. Resident 65 stated that he would try to move around in his bed but with his femur fracture he had a difficult time repositioning, and that he eventually complained of pain in his feet, and he stated that is when staff saw he had sores on both heels. Resident 65 stated that once staff saw the wound they started treating them.
Resident 65's medical record was reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
An admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] documented that resident 65 required extensive assistance of two persons for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. In addition the MDS assessment documented that resident 65 was at risk of developing pressure ulcers and resident 65 had no unhealed pressure ulcers on admission.
A care area assessment (CAA) summary for the admission MDS in February 2023, the facility documented that the CAA for skin was triggered secondary to potential impairment of skin integrity. Contributing factors included ADL (activities of daily living)/functional/mobility impairment, incontinence, nutritional deficits, cognitive deficits, and acute/chronic conditions. Resident admitted with surgical wound. Requires staff to monitor/assess daily risks associated with skin impairment and decrease risk. Care plan will be developed/continued for current skin conditions.
A care plan dated 2/7/23 with a focus care area documented resident is at risk for impaired skin integrity rt (related to) impaired mobility, episodes of incontinence. Interventions put in place were to encourage good nutrition and hydration (if not contraindicated). Keep peri area clean and dry. Apply barrier cream PRN (as needed) and with each incontinent episode. Notify wound nurse of any open areas of change in skin condition. The care plan did not address resident 65's need for assistance with repositioning in bed.
A care plan dated 3/14/23 with a focus care area documented, The resident has Diabetes Mellitus with a goal of the resident will have no complications related to diabetes through the review date. Interventions put in place were to Check all body for breaks in skin and treat promptly as ordered by doctor. Discuss meal times, portion sizes, dietary restrictions, snacks allowed in daily nutritional plan, compliance with nutritional regimen .
A care plan dated 3/28/23 with a focus care area documented, Resident has impaired skin integrity: Diabetic foot ulcers to Left Heel. A goal was The resident will have no complications related to impaired skin integrity through the review date. Interventions put in place were to carefully dry between toes but do not apply lotion between toes. Monitor/document wound: size, depth, margins: periwound skin, sinuses, undermining, exudates, edema, granulation, infection, necrosis, eschar, gangrene. Document progress in wound healing on an ongoing basis. Notify MD (medical director) as indicated. Monitor/document/report PRN (as needed) any s/sx (signs or symptoms) of infection . Monitor/document/report PRN changes in wound color, temp, sensation, pain, or presence of drainage and odor. Weekly treatment documentation to include measurement of each area of skin breakdown's width, length depth, type of tissue and exudate and any other notable changes or observations.
A Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk dated 2/4/23 documented that resident 65 was at risk for pressure sores with a score of 16. [Note: A score of 15-18 indicated At Risk.] The Braden Scale indicated that resident 65's sensory perception was slightly limited: responds to verbal commands, but cannot always communicate discomfort or the need to be turned. Activity chairfast: Ability to walk severely limited or non-existent. Cannot bear own weight and /or must be assisted into chair or wheelchair. The intervention guideline tool documented implement weekly skin checks. The intervention tool did not indicate how often staff were supposed to assist resident 65 with repositioning in bed.
On 2/5/23 a physicians order documented weekly skin checks to occur every Sunday for monitoring. The order was discontinued 3/8/23 when resident 65 discharged to the hospital. An order dated 3/10/23 documented weekly skin checks to occur every Sunday for monitoring.
A review of resident 65's weekly skin checks documented skin checks were preformed on the following dates:
a. On 2/3/23
b. On 2/5/23
c. On 2/12/23
d. On 2/20/23
e. On 3/12/23 (No documentation could be located to indicate that resident 65 had his weekly skin check from 2/20/23 through 3/12/23, a period of 20 days).
f. On 4/3/23 (No documentation could be located to indicate that resident 65 had his weekly skin check from 3/12/23 through 4/3/23, a period of 22 days). [Note: A nurses note dated 3/27/23 indicated that resident 65 developed a wound during this time when resident 65 was not having skin checks weekly as ordered.]
g. On 4/9/23
h. On 4/16/23 (No documentation could be located to indicate that resident 65 had his weekly skin check from 4/16/23 through 5/8/23, a period of 22 days.)
i. On 5/8/23 [Note: After this date, resident 65 had weekly skin checks as ordered through 7/30/23.]
Resident 65's medical record review revealed the following regarding his development of a wound:
a. On 2/7/23 an admission skin and weight review occurred documenting resident 65's skin was intact.
b. On 2/20/23 a weekly skin review/ assessment documented there was no new skin integrity problems.
c. On 2/22/23 a nurses progress note documented Pt complained of a sore throat, noted fever of 101.2 . tested him for covid and the result was positive.
d. On 3/7/23 a Nursing progress not documented Pt went to ortho [orthopedic] appt [appointment], ortho sent to [Name of local hospital] ED for operation to L[left] femur to clean out. Pt admitted MD [medical director] and Admin [administrator] notified.
e. On 3/10/23 a nursing note documented Pt readmitting from [local hospital].
f. On 3/12/23 a weekly skin review/ assessment documented ble [bilateral lower extremities] lower extremities dusky and dry.
g. On 3/16/23 a quarterly MDS for resident 65 indicated that he required extensive assistance of two people for bed mobility, and extensive assistance of one person for transfers. The MDS also indicated that resident 65 had limited range of motion on one of his lower extremities.
h. On 3/27/23, a nursing note documented a change in condition reported: skin wound or ulcer . found new DM [diabetes mellitus] ulcers to bilateral heels, inform wound np [nurse Practitioner].
i. On 3/27/23 a weekly wound observation tool documented the wound location to be on resident 65's right heel, acquired during the residents stay, the type of wound was a diabetic wound with necrotic tissue present. The note documented educated pt to reposition every 1 too [sic] 2 hours while in bed and to float heel while in bed with 2 pillows or Podus boot. [Note: The resident had been assessed 10 days earlier in the MDS Assessment as requiring extensive assistance of two staff members for bed mobility.]
j. On 3/28/23 a skin and weight review documented, he has wounds to both ankles possible diabetic wounds.
k. On 3/28/23 a physician order documented bilateral heels (DM)- wipe with iodine then cover with silicone dressing. wound nurse to change Mondays floor nurse to change PRN if soiled or dislodged as needed. [Note: in resident 65's Treatment Administration Record (TAR) there was no documentation of this dressing change occurring in March, April, or May 2023.
l. On 4/3/23 a weekly skin review/assessment documented, Pt has no new skin breakdown or concerns. [Note: The altered skin integrity section does not list any problem sites]
m. On 4/4/23 a skin and weight review documented the reason for review was for weight loss of 2% loss in 7 days. Most recent weights documented on 3/28/23 weight was 274. Lbs, and on 4/3/23 weight was 260.6 Lbs. Resident has had a recent weight loss, he is on diuretics that can cause a fluctuation in weight . no other concerns noted. The summary/ comments documented Weight fluctuations continue with fluid shifts (260-274 lbs x 1 month); continue with edema and on diuretics. Good appetite/ intake. Continue as set. [Note: The skin and weight review did not document any interventions with regard to resident 65's wounds.]
n. On 4/9/23 a weekly skin review/assessment documented Pt has no new skin breakdown or concerns. [Note: the altered skin integrity section lists the Left Trochanter (hip) Surgical incision as the only skin integrity problem.]
o. On 4/13/23 a physician order documented, bilateral heels (DM)- clean with NS [normal saline] or wound cleanser then apply Medihoney then Bactroban the cover dressing. wound nurse to change Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday floor nurse to change PRN if soiled or dislodged dressing. The order was not documented as completed per the TAR between 5/31/23 and 6/14/23.
p. On 4/16/23 a weekly skin review/assessment documented decreased redness noted to rash bilat [bilateral] upper and lower extremities. Skin tear to forearm resolved, bruising noted. [Note: the altered skin integrity section lists the Left Trochanter (hip) Surgical incision as the only skin integrity problem.]
q. On 4/18/23 a skin and weight review documented the reason for review was weight loss, a 2% loss in 7 days. Most recent weights documented on 4/10/23 weight was 266.0 Lbs and on 4/17/23 weight was 256.0 Lbs. Resident has had a recent weight loss this week, he is on diuretics which can cause fluctuations in weight, he has a rash to BLE and BUE [bilateral upper extremities] treating by hydrocortisone . no other issues noted at this time. The summary/comments documented noted to have a 3.8% loss x1 week. Tolerating diet well . Weight fluctuations persist, attributed to fluid shifts with edema + diuretics. Overall weight loss is desired d/t [due to] elevated BMI [body mass index]. Continue as set. [Note: The skin and weight review did not document any interventions with regard to resident 65's wounds.]
r. On 4/25/23, a skin and weight assessment documented that resident 65 has had a weight loss this week. He is currently taking Lasix, mvi [multivitamin] and vit (vitamin) c, doxycycline. He is not taking any dietary supplements. No new skin issues at this time. There are no dietary recommendations at this time. No other concerns. [Note: The skin and weight review did not document any interventions with regard to resident 65's wounds.]
s. On 4/26/23 a Skin/Wound note documented that Wound RN [Registered Nurse] and wound NP assessed patient's right big toe (DM), and bilateral heels (DM). Wounds are improving. New wound orders placed and implemented today . Right heel- cleanse wound, apply betadine and leave open to air. Left heel-cleanse wound, apply Medihoney then cover dressing.
t. On 5/2/23 a skin and weight review documented the reason for review was weight loss, 2% loss in 7 days. Resident 65's skin was documented as intact. [Resident 65] has had a weight loss this week. He is currently taking Lasix . No new skin issues at this time Dietary recommendations listed below will be implemented no other concerns at this time. new intervention add large protein portions.
u. On 5/8/23 a weekly skin review/assessment documented skin wdi [warm, dry, and intact] no new skin issues at this time.
v. On 5/9/23 a skin and weight review documented the reason for review was weight loss, 2% loss in 7 days, 5% loss in 30 days, and 7.5% loss in 90 days. [Resident 65] has had a weight loss this week. He is currently taking Lasix . No new skin issues noted at this time. Dietary recommendation listed below have been approved by provider and will be updated. No other concerns at this time. New interventions add NSA house shake BID [twice a day].
w. On 5/21/23 a weekly skin review/assessment documented Pt continues to have no new skin issues at this time.
x. On 5/29/23 a weekly skin review/assessment documented Patient skin is clean, dry and intact. No new significant skin issues at this time. Continuing with care.
y. On 6/4/23 a weekly skin review/assessment documented Patient skin is clean, dry and intact. No new skin issues noted at this time.
z. On 6/7/23 a weekly wound observation tool documented the right heel wound worsening. Staff documented that the wound then became an acquired pressure ulcer stage 1 educated pt to reposition 1 too [sic] 2 hours while in bed and to keep podus boots on feet while in bed to help protect heels.
aa. On 6/11/23 a weekly skin review/assessment documented Patient skin is clean, dry and intact. Pt has wounds to right and left feet heels and to big right toe. Wounds cleaned and dressed per wound nurse orders. No new skin issues noted at this time.
bb. On 6/16/23 a quarterly MDS Assessment for resident 65 was completed. The MDS indicated that resident 65 required extensive assistance from one staff member for bed mobility, and extensive assistance from two staff members for transfers. The MDS indicated that resident 65 had a range of motion limitation on one of his lower extremities.
cc. On 6/18/23 a weekly skin review/assessment documented Patient skin is clean, dry and intact. No new skin issues noted at this time.
dd. On 6/27/23 a skin and weight review documented the reason for review was a wound. Weight documented as stable. Resident 65's skin documented as not intact. The wound type documented as Pressure the wound stage documented as Stage 1. The description documented Left Heel (DM)- wound is stable . Residents wounds are healing without any issues at this time with the wound treatment ordered at this time.
ee. On 6/28/23 a weekly wound observation tool indicated that resident 65's right heel wound was now a stage 3 pressure ulcer.
On 8/9/23 at 11:52 AM, an interview was conducted with the wound nurse (WN). The WN stated that she was currently not wound care certified. The WN stated that when a resident was identified to acquire a wound she was notified by the certified nursing assistant (CNA) or the nurse. The WN stated that nurses performed weekly skin checks which include checking a resident from head to toe and if any changes were on the skin such as scratches or wounds the WN was notified. The WN stated that she became the WN in May 2023 and was not working as the WN when resident 65's wounds were discovered in March 2023. The WN stated that resident 65's wounds on his heels both started at diabetic wounds. The WN stated that the wound on resident 65's right heel then became a deep tissue injury and progressed into a stage 3 pressure ulcer. The WN stated that she was not involved in the facility's skin and weight meetings. The WN stated she would inform the Director of nursing (DON) of any information regarding residents wounds and any new findings. The WN stated she was unsure how this was communicated previously to her working as the WN. The WN stated that she was not directly involved with the dietitian in regards to communication with a resident's nutrition status in aiding wound healing. The WN stated that resident 65 had poor circulation, dry skin and was scared to move a lot with his healing fracture, and that could be the reason his diabetic sore progressed to a stage 3 pressure ulcer. The WN stated that protein would help with stabilizing blood sugar and help with wound healing.
On 8/9/23 at 2:34 PM an interview with the Registered Dietitian (RD) was conducted. The RD stated that she gave the DON a list of residents she was monitoring. The RD stated that she was not physically at the skin and weight meetings, and that the DON notified her if a resident needed an intervention to prevent weight loss or wounds. The RD stated that protein was added to a resident's diet, if they had a pressure injury and were not eating well.
On 8/9/23 at 3:03 PM an interview the DON was conducted. The DON stated that for the skin and weight meetings the RD gathered information and submitted the information to the DON. The DON stated that the skin and weight committee looked at the wound notes and whether or not a wound was healing. The DON stated that the committee relied on the wound progress notes and assessments for the skin and weight meeting. The DON stated that resident 65 did not move when he was in his bed when he was first admitted . When the DON was asked about resident 65's bilateral heel wounds and continual weight loss the DON stated that they were not receiving any communication from the previous wound nurse and that he was admitted to the facility on diuretics which caused his fluctuating weights. The DON stated that it was difficult to find a time for the WN to join the skin and weight meetings.
POTENTIAL FOR HARM
2. Resident 158 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included hydrocephalus, muscular dystrophies, aphasia, lack of coordination, osteoporosis, epilepsy, and major depressive disorder.
Resident 158 was discharged from the facility on 2/9/23.
The APS (Adult Protective Services Report) complaint investigation dated 2/24/23 revealed, [Resident] developed a really bad sore above his buttock the staff allowed it to go so long without treatment, it developed a deep ulcer . The case of caretaker neglect is being closed inconclusive due to allegation factors not being met as well as insufficient evidence. [NAME] is a vulnerable adult due to physical impairment. He has limited capacity to consent and understand choice and consequence.
Resident 158's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
An admission MDS assessment dated [DATE], documented that resident 158 required extensive assistance of two persons for bed mobility and resident 158 was always incontinent of bladder and frequently incontinent of bowel. Bed mobility included how a resident moved to and from a lying position, turned side to side, and positioned body while in bed or alternate sleep furniture. In addition, the MDS assessment documented that resident 158 was at risk of developing pressure ulcers and that resident 158 had no unhealed pressure ulcers. A Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) was conducted and resident 158 score was 00, severely impaired and unable to complete the interview.
A care plan Focus dated 9/22/22 with a revision date of 2/14/23, documented Resident is at risk for skin impairment r/t impaired mobility, episodes or incontinence. A care plan Goal documented, Target date: 2/20/23 Resident will be free from skin impairment by the review date.
The care plan Interventions included:
a. Encourage good nutrition and hydration (if not contraindicated). Keep peri area clean and dry. Apply barrier cream PRN and with each incontinent episode. Notify wound nurse of any open areas of change in skin condition. Skin checks per schedule/order.
A Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk dated 9/22/22, documented that resident 158 was at Moderate Risk for pressures sores with a score of 13. A score of 13 to 14 indicated Moderate Risk. [Note: This was the most recent Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk in resident 158's medical record.]
The Point of Care History for September and October 2022 was reviewed. The following was documented regarding how the resident moved in bed, was assisted with toileting and repositioned. Total dependence indicated the resident did not participate in the activity and it was full staff performance with 2 person assist. Extensive assistance indicated the resident was involved in the activity, staff provided weight-bearing support with 2 person assist. According to documentation resident 158 was not repositioned every two to three hours on the following dates leading up to the development of the pressure ulcer:
a. On 9/22/22, resident 158 required total dependence and was documented as being repositioned one time on this date.
b. On 9/23/22, resident 158 required total dependence and was documented as being repositioned three times on this date.
c. On 9/24/22, resident 158 required extensive assistance and was documented as being repositioned twice on this date.
d. On 9/25/22, resident 158 required total dependence and was documented as being repositioned three times on this date.
e. On 9/26/22, resident 158 required total dependence and was documented as being repositioned twice on this date.
f. On 9/27/22, resident 158 required total dependence and was documented as being repositioned three times on this date.
g. On 9/28/22, resident 158 required total dependence and was documented as being repositioned twice on this date.
h. On 9/29/22, resident 158 required total dependence and was documented as being repositioned twice on this date.
i. On 9/30/22, resident 158 required total dependence and was documented as being repositioned one time on this date.
j. On 10/1/22, resident 158 required total dependence and was documented as being repositioned twice on this date.
k. On 10/2/22, resident 158 required total dependence and was documented as being repositioned four times on this date.
l. On 10/3/22, resident 158 required total dependence and was documented as being repositioned twice on this date.
m. On 10/4/22, resident 158 required total dependence and was documented as being repositioned twice on this date.
n. On 10/5/22, resident 158 required total dependence and was documented as being repositioned four times on this date.
o. On 10/6/22, resident 158 required extensive assistance and was documented as being repositioned four times on this date.
p. On 10/7/22, resident 158 required total dependence and was documented as being repositioned twice on this date.
q. On 10/8/22, resident 158 required extensive assistance and was documented as being repositioned three times on this date.
r. On 10/9/22, resident 158 required total dependence and was documented as being repositioned twice on this date.
s. On 10/10/22, resident 158 required total dependence and was documented as being repositioned twice on this date.
A Nursing Weekly Skin Review/assessment dated [DATE] documented that there was a new skin integrity problem as being triggered. The notes documented, No skin issues at this time.
On 10/12/22 a Weekly Wound Observation Tool documented, Resident had a deep tissue injury that was acquired on 10/10/22 with a length of 6.7 cm (centimeters), width of 2 cm, and depth of 0 cm. No tunneling was present, no odor was present. Treatment plan was documented as, Calazinc or zinc oxide, A and D ointment or Anasept. Therapy getting pt (patient) air cushion for chair. Educated pt to stay in bed longer and to reposition every 1 to 2 hours.
A Physician order dated 10/14/23, documented right buttocks (PI) [Pressure Injury] and left buttocks (MASD) [Moisture Associated Skin Disease] -clean with NS or wound cleanser then apply Calazinc or zinc oxide then A and D ointment or Anasept then foam cover dressing. Wound nurse to change Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday floor nurse to change PRN if soiled or dislodged dressing one time a day every Mon (Monday), Wed (Wednesday), Fri (Friday).
A care plan Focus dated 10/14/22 with a revision date of 2/14/23, documented [Resident] has Pressure Injurie(s): R [right] buttock Stage IV [four]. A care plan Goal documented Long Term Goal Target Date: 2/20/23 [Resident 158] will have no complications from Pressure Injury through the review date. Revised: 2/14/23.
The care plan Interventions included:
a. Approach start date 10/14/22. Keep HOB [Head of Bed] at 30 degrees or lower to reduce sheering/friction unless contraindicated when in bed. Keep resident off affected area as tolerated. Physician order to obtain skin barrier for incontinent residents.
b. Approach start date 10/17/22. Low-air-loss mattress.
The Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for September 2022 revealed the following:
a. The treatment to the right and left buttocks was not completed on the following dates: 9/27/22 and 9/30/22.
b. The order for the w/c cushion was put into place on 10/22/22, this was 10 days after the deep tissue injury was found.
c. The order for the low air mattress was put into place on 10/17/22, this was 5 days after the deep tissue injury was found.
A Physician's order dated 10/19/22 at 9:56 AM, documented Pro-Stat Liquid [Amino Acids-Protein Hydrolys] Give 30 ml by mouth two times a day for Supplement.
On 10/26/23 at 4:06 PM, a Dietary progress note documented Dietary suggested to start Prostat 30 ml [milliliters] BID [twice daily]. MD [medical doctor] approved.
The October MAR for resident 158 revealed, Pro-Stat Liquid Supplement was not started until 10/26/22. This was 7 days after the physician's order.
The October MAR for resident 158 revealed, Pro-stat Liquid Supplement 30 ml was missed on the following dates:
a. 10/30/22 AM (morning) and PM (evening) dose.
b. 10/31/22 AM dose, medication unavailable.
c. 11/6/22 PM dose.
d. 11/12/22 PM dose, resident refused.
e. 11/13/22 PM dose, resident sleeping - no follow up attempt documented.
f. 12/9/22 AM dose, medication unavailable.
The Nursing Weekly Wound Observation Tool in the medical record revealed the following for resident 158's wound:
a. On 10/12/22, deep tissue injury measuring 6.7 cm x 2.0 cm x 0 cm
b. On 10/19/22, worsening deep tissue injury measuring 7.0 cm x 2.5 cm x 0 cm.
c. On 10/26/22, unchanged deep tissue injury measuring 6.0 cm x 3.5 cm x 0 cm
d. On 11/3/22, unchanged deep tissue injury measuring 6.0 cm x 3.5 cm x 0 cm
e. On 11/10/22, worsening deep tissue injury measuring 5.0 cm x 4 cm x 0 cm. Changes documented as undermining 1.5 cm, increase in size and drainage, erythema.
Wound Care Progress note dated 11/9/22, documented resident 158's wound was not a stage IV pressure ulcer after debridement with measurements of 4.2 cm x 5.7 cm x 1.2 cm.
On 11/10/22, Resident 158 was started on Levaquin for 14 days for infection to pressure[TRUNCATED]
SERIOUS
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📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility did not ensure that 4 of 68 sampled residents maintained accepta...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility did not ensure that 4 of 68 sampled residents maintained acceptable parameters of nutritional status. Specifically, residents experienced weight loss and pressure sores without timely and appropriate interventions. This will be cited at a harm level for resident 65. In addition, residents were not provided interventions to prevent weight loss further weight loss. Resident identifiers: 16, 44, 65 and 88.
Findings include:
HARM
1. Resident 65 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted [DATE] with diagnoses which included, spiral fracture of the left femur, type 2 diabetes, muscle weakness, and arthritis.
On 7/30/23 at 8:57 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 65. Resident 65 stated that he came to the facility because he broke his femur and was now bed ridden but participated in physical therapy. Resident 65 stated that he had developed sores on his heels during the beginning of his stay at the facility. Resident 65 stated he admitted to the facility in February 2023 and ended up getting COVID-19, and once he had COVID-19 he stated he was quarantined for 27 days. Resident 65 stated staff asked how he was doing, assisted with brief changes and brought his food in, but did not perform skin checks, and no visitors were allowed. Resident 65 stated that he would try to move around in his bed but with his femur fracture he had a difficult time repositioning, and that he eventually complained of pain in his feet, and he stated that was when staff saw he had sores on both heels. Resident 65 stated that once staff saw the wound they started treating the wounds.
On 8/7/23 at 12:34 a follow-up interview with resident 65 was conducted. Resident 65 stated that he felt like he had lost a lot of weight because of small meal portions. Resident 65 stated when he had COVID-19, he could tell he was losing weight. Resident 65 stated that he was given bland small meals and that he had complained about his portion sizes multiple times. Resident 65 stated that after complaining about the portion size he now gets more food.
Resident 65's medical record was reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
Resident 65's weights documented:
a. On 2/3/23 weight 282.5 Lbs (pounds)
b. On 2/7/23 weight 281.5 Lbs
c. On 2/13/23 weight 281.2 Lbs
d. On 2/20/23 weight 273.2 Lbs
e. On 2/27/23 weight 264.0 Lbs
f. On 3/14/23 weight 262.0 Lbs
g. On 3/20/23 weight 267.0 Lbs
h. On 3/28/23 weight 274.5 Lbs
i. On 4/3/23 weight 260.6 Lbs
j. On 4/10/23 weight 266.0 Lbs
k. On 4/17/23 weight 256.0 Lbs
l. On 4/24/23 weight 251.0 Lbs
m. On 5/1/23 weight 237.0 Lbs
n. On 5/2/23 weight 239.4 Lbs
o. On 5/8/23 weight 229.0 Lbs
p. On 5/15/23 weight 225.6 Lbs
q. On 5/23/23 weight 223.0 Lbs
r. On 5/29/23 weight 223.0 Lbs
s. On 6/5/23 weight 220.0 Lbs
t. On 6/12/23 weight 224.0 Lbs
u. On 6/19/23 weight 223.2 Lbs
v. On 6/26/23 weight 221.0 Lbs
w. On 7/3/23 weight 222.5 Lbs
x. On 7/10/23 weight 222.9 Lbs
It should be noted resident 65 experienced a 21% weight loss from 2/3/23 until 7/10/23. Resident 65 experienced a 6.8% weight loss from 2/13/23 until 3/14/23. Resident 65 experienced a 16% weight loss from 2/3/23 until 5/8/23.
An admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed resident 65 was 282 pounds.
A MDS assessment dated [DATE] documented a swallowing/nutritional status for resident 65. The swallowing/nutritional status documented resident 65 weighed 264 pounds. The MDS revealed it was unknown or resident 65 did not have loss of 5% or more in the last month or loss of 10% in the last 6 months. [ Note: Resident 65 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a weight of 282 pounds. Resident 65 experienced a 6.5% weight loss from 2/3/23 until 2/2723.]
A quarterly Minimum data set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] documented a swallowing/nutritional status for resident 65. The swallowing/nutritional status documented resident 65 was 224 pounds. The MDS revealed that it was unknown or resident 65 had not had a loss of 5% or more in the last month or loss of 10% in the last 6 months. [Note: Residents previous MDS dated [DATE] documented a weight of 264 pounds.]
An admission care area assessment (CAA) dated 2/9/23 documented, resident 65 has a potential risk for nutritional status and requires staff to monitor/assess daily intake, weights as ordered, and minimize risks associated with nutrition.
A care plan focus dated 2/7/23 revealed, Resident is at risk for nutritional and hydration status rt [related to] impaired mobility, infection, diuretic use. The care plan had a revision dated of 8/2/23, which documented, Resident is at risk for nutritional and hydration status rt impaired mobility, diuretic use, morbid obesity. Likes to have large portions of meats. The Care plan interventions included:
a.
Encourage good nutrition and hydration (if not contraindicated). Provide and serve diet as ordered. Provide supplementation as ordered. RD(registered dietitian) to evaluate and make RD diet changes, recommendations PRN (as needed); educate about good food choices, caloric intake established diet, etc. Educate/reinforce importance of maintaining ordered diet PRN
b.
An intervention initiated on 5/10/23, documented added large protein portions, NSA [No sugar added] house shake BID [twice a day].
c.
An intervention initiated on 6/28/23, documented multivitamin with minerals.
A care plan dated 2/7/23 with a focus care area documented resident is at risk for impaired skin integrity rt impaired mobility, episodes of incontinence. Interventions put in place were to encourage good nutrition and hydration (if not contraindicated). Keep peri area clean and dry. Apply barrier cream PRN and with each incontinent episode. Notify wound nurse of any open areas of change in skin condition. The care plan did not address resident 65's need for assistance with repositioning in bed.
A care plan dated 3/14/23 with a focus care area documented, The resident has Diabetes Mellitus with a goal of the resident will have no complications related to diabetes through the review date. Interventions were to Check all body for breaks in skin and treat promptly as ordered by doctor. Discuss meal times, portion sizes, dietary restrictions, snacks allowed in daily nutritional plan, compliance with nutritional regimen .
Resident 65's medical record review revealed the following regarding his weight loss:
A nutritional assessment dated [DATE] documented resident 65's skin was intact and had a weight of 282.5 lbs. The RD calculated resident 65's nutritional needs using his adjusted body weight. Resident 65 needed were 2362 calorie (kcals) with a 25 kcal/kg(kilogram) factor, 2362 milliliters (ml) of fluid using 1 ml/kcal, and 75-95 grams (g) of protein using 0.8 to 1.0 g/kg. The RD documented Resident tolerating reg [regular] diet well, no chew/swallow concerns. PO [oral] intake 51-100% of meals, mostly >76%. Snacks ad lib [as desired]. Energy needs est. [estimated] using adjusted body weight (94.5 kg) d/t [due to] morbid obesity. He is expected to be meeting needs at this time. CCHO [carbohydrate controlled] diet order appropriate d/t PMH [past medical history. Allergy to walnuts, kitchen aware. Sub-optimal fluid intake charted, encourage fluids with/between meals. No recent wt [weight] changes known, will monitor trends as ordered. Skin intact. No BM [bowel movement] yet, bowel regimen ordered to assist.
On 2/7/23 a skin and weight review documented the reason for review was a new admission with a stable weight of 282.5 pounds.
On 2/21/23 a skin and weight review documented the reason for review was weight loss with a 2% loss in 7 days. The most recent weights documented on 2/13/23, resident 65's weight was 281.2 Lbs, and on 2/20/23 weight was 273.2 Lbs. Resident has had recent weight loss, he is on diuretics which can cause weight fluctuations, he recently tested positive for COVID . no other issues noted. The summary documented Weight loss noted at 2.9% x1 week, currently with edema and on diuretics. Weight fluctuation expected with fluid shifts. Continue to monitor.
On 2/28/23 a skin and weight review documented the reason for review was weight loss with a 2% loss in 7 days. The most recent weight documented on 2/20/23, resident 65's weight was 273.2 Lbs, and on 2/27/23 his weight was 267.0 Lbs. Resident has had weight loss again this week, he continues with diuretics and weight fluctuation is expected. The summary documented weight loss continues at 3.4% x1 week. He has edema and continues taking diuretics. Expect that weight loss is attributed to fluid shifts. Continue to monitor. There were no new interventions provided at this time
On 3/6/23 a nutritional/dietary note documented that resident reported he was having difficulty cutting foods and decided not to eat. Spoke with family and agreed to change to NDD3 [national dysphagia diet level 3]. [Note: This diet was moist foods in bite-sized pieces. In addition, resident 65 had lost 18 pounds since admission 2/3/23.]
On 3/14/23 a nutritional assessment documented resident 65's current intake may promote gradual weight loss, which is desirable . wt has been trending down, noted at 6.9% weight loss x 1 month.
On 4/4/23 a skin and weight assessment documented the reason for review was weight loss with a 2% loss in 7 days. The most recent weight documented on 3/28/23, resident 65's weight was 274.5 Lbs, and on 4/3/23 his weight was 260 Lbs. Resident has had a recent weight loss, he is on diuretics that can cause fluctuations in weight. There were no new interventions provided at this time.
On 4/18/23 a skin and weight assessment documented the reason for review was weight loss with a 2% loss in 7 days. The most recent weights documented on 4/10/23, resident 65's weight was 266 Lbs, and on 4/17/23 his weight was 256 Lbs. Resident has had a recent weight loss this week, he is on diuretics which can cause fluctuation in weight . no other issues noted at this time. The summary documented resident 65 was tolerated diet well . Weight fluctuations persist . overall weight loss is desired d/t elevated BMI [body mass index]. There were no new interventions provided at this time.
On 4/25/23 a skin and weight assessment documented the reason for review was weight loss with a 2% loss in 7 days. The most recent weights documented on 4/17/23, resident 65's weight was 256 Lbs, and on 4/24/23 his weight was 251 Lbs. [Resident 65] has had a weight loss this week he is currently taking Lasix . There are no dietary recommendation at this time. No other concerns. The summary/comments documented resident 65 has had Some weight fluctuations, overall noted to have weight loss since admit: 6% loss x1 month or 11.2% since 2/2023. Weight loss attributed to fluid loss with edema/diuretic use. Continue to monitor wt trends as ordered. There were no new interventions provided at this time.
On 4/25/23 a nutrition/dietary note documented a brief nutrition not d/t significant weight loss .continue to monitor. [Note: No interventions were implemented at this time.]
On 5/2/23 a skin and weight review documented the reason for review was weight loss, with 2% loss in 7 days. The most recent weights documented on 4/24/23, resident 65's weight was 251.0 Lbs, and on 5/2/23 his weight was 239.4 Lbs. [Resident 65] has had a weight loss this week. He is currently taking Lasix . He is not taking any dietary supplements . Dietary recommendations listed below will be implemented. No other concerns at this time. A new intervention provided was to add large protein portions The summary/comments documented resident 65's Weight loss continues (noted at 4.7% x1 week, confirmed on reweigh.) He continues with edema and on diuretics . RD suggested large protein portions to augment, though rapid weight loss. good PO [by mouth] intake is likely associated with fluid shifts.
On 5/8/2023 a nutrition/dietary note documented, Dietary suggested to start large protein portions. MD [Medical Doctor] approved. [Note: This is the first intervention implemented for residents continued weight loss. Resident 65 had a total weight loss of 55 lbs since his admission.]
On 5/9/23 a skin and weight review documented the reason for review was weight loss, with a 2% loss in 7 days, a 5% loss in 30 days, and a 7.5% loss in 90 days. The most recent weights documented on 5/1/23, resident 65's weight was 237.0 Lbs and on 5/8/23 his weight was 229.0 Lbs. [Resident 65] has had a weight loss this week. He is currently taking Lasix . Dietary recommendation listed below have been approved by provider and will be updated. No other concerns at this time. New interventions provided were to add NSA house shake BID [twice a day]. The summary/comments documented resident 65's weight continues to decline. Noted to have 4.4% wt loss x1 week(-14% x1 month, -18.7% x3 months). He continues with edema and on diuretics; rapid wt loss attributed to fluid loss vs. sub-optimal PO intake . RD suggested NSA house shake BID to provide and additional 400 kcals [kilocalories] and 16 gm [grams] protein. Continue to monitor wt trends.
On 5/10/23 a nutrition/dietary note documented dietary suggested to start NSA house shake BID. MD approved.
On 6/12/23 a mini nutritional assessment screening documented resident 65 nutritional status. Resident 65 current weight was documented as 220 lbs, with a weight loss greater than 3 kg (kilograms) during the last 3 months. The nutritional status screening, resident 65 scored 8 points. Note: 8-11 points: At risk of malnutrition.
On 6/27/23 a skin and weight review documented the reason for review was for wounds. Resident 65's weight change was documented as stable. [Resident 65] is on large protein portions with house supplements 2 times a day, his DTI [deep tissue injury] is stable and his weight remains stable. [Note: After the interventions were added, resident 65's weight has remained stable.]
On 8/1/23 at 1:05 PM, an observation was made of resident 65. Resident 65 had a chocolate health shake on his meal tray. [Note: Resident 65's order was the NSA House supplement twice a day. The one provided was the regular sugar house shake.]
On 8/7/23 at 12:43 PM, an observation of resident 65's lunch tray was made. Resident 65 had a strawberry banana house shake NSA, ham, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, apple juice and cake.
On 8/9/23 at 11:52 AM, an interview was conducted with the wound nurse (WN). The WN stated that she was not involved in the buildings skin and weight meetings, she informed the Director of nursing (DON) of any information regarding residents wounds and any new findings. The WN stated that she was not directly involved with the dietitian in regards to communication with a residents nutrition status in aiding wound healing. The WN stated the resident 65 had poor circulation, dry skin and that he was scared to move a lot with his healing fracture, and that could be the reason his diabetic sore may have progressed to a stage III pressure ulcer. The WN stated that protein would help with stabilize blood sugar and help with wound healing.
On 8/9/23 at 2:34 PM an interview with the Registered Dietitian (RD) was conducted. The RD stated that she gave the DON a list of residents she was monitoring. The RD stated that she was not involved in the skin and weight meetings, and that the DON notified her if an intervention was needed. The RD stated that for resident 65's weight loss was due to aggressive diureses and that interventions were not necessary because of his good oral intake. The RD stated that a protein will be added to a resident's diet, if they have a pressure injury and were not eating well. The RD stated that resident 65's house shakes were the ones with no sugar. The RD stated that he was on a diabetic diet and she would expect the resident to get the correct shakes ordered for him.
On 8/9/23 at 3:03 PM an interview with the DON was conducted. The DON stated that for the skin and weight meetings the RD gathered information and submitted the information to the DON. The DON stated that resident 65 did not move very well in his bed when he was first admitted . When the DON was asked about resident 65's bilateral heel wounds and continual weight loss the DON stated that he was admitted to the facility on diuretics which caused his fluctuating weights. The DON stated that recommendations were documented from the RD and the MD was then notified of the recommendations.
On 8/9/23 at 3:19 PM an interview was conducted with the Corporate Director of Nutrition Services (CDNS). The CDNS stated that the protein needs for a resident depended on the RD's nutrition assessment. The CDNS stated the CCHO diet provides 1800-2000 Kcals and an average of 85 to 95 grams of protein. [Note: Resident 65's admission nutritional assessment documented his calorie needs were 2362 kcals with a 25 kcal/kg and 75 to 95 g of protein using 0.8 to 1.0 g/kg. The CCHO diet provided less calories that resident 65's calculated needs.]
POTENTIAL FOR HARM
2. Resident 44 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included other specified disorder of brain, seizures, lack of coordination, aphasia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, ataxia, aphasia, dementia without behavioral disturbance, slurred speech, anxiety, alcohol intoxication, and personal history of traumatic brain injury.
On 7/31/23 at 2:19 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 16 who was resident 44's roommate and significant other. Resident 16 stated that food was not good and resident 44 had had weight loss.
Resident 44's medical record was reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
An annual MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed resident 44 was 70 inches tall and 158 pounds. Resident 44 had no lost weight in the last month or the last 6 months.
A care plan dated 7/24/22 and revised on 4/2/23 revealed Resident is at nutritional and dehydration risk rt diabetes, deficits in self care, alcohol abuse, dementia. The goal was [Resident 44] to maintain weight [plus or minus] 10% until next review and [Resident 44] to maintain adequate hydration status; no s/s [signs and symptoms] of dehydration. Interventions included Diet as ordered; support/encourage resident to make healthy dietary choices to manage blood glucose levels.Monitor weekly weights x4 weeks, or until stable.House Supplement TID [three times a day] and Large protein portions.
Resident 44's weights were: [Note: All weights were in pounds.]
a. On 1/2/23 was 177.0
b. On 2/2/23 was 65.0
c. On 3/13/23 was 148.2
d. On 3/14/23 was 145.4
e. On 5/1/23 was 149.9
f. On 4/3/23 was 141.2
g. On 6/5/23 was 158.4
Resident 44 lost 10.7% weight from 1/2/23 until 6/5/23. Resident 44 lost 17.9% from 1/2/23 until 3/14/23. Resident 44 lost 15.3% weight from 1/2/23 until 5/1/23.
On 3/15/23 at 9:41 AM, a Nutrition/Dietary Note revealed Nutrition note d/t [due to] significant wt change: Tolerating CCHO, NAS, large protein diet well. Good intake noted at 51-100% of meals (often >76%). Weight has been trending down, overall down 16.8% in the last month. BMI 20.9. He is not expected to be meeting energy needs at this time. RD suggested house shake TID [three times a day] to augment, for NAR [nutrition at risk] on 3/15/23. Suggest transitioning back to weekly weights until stable. Continue to monitor.
Physician orders revealed that a house supplement was ordered on 5/3/23. Resident 44's diet order dated 8/2/22 revealed carbohydrate controlled and no added salt with large portions. A physician's order dated 3/17/23 revealed Mirtazapine 15 milligrams one time a day for an appetite stimulant.
It should be noted resident 44 continued to lose weight and no interventions were added from 3/17/23 until 5/3/23.
A Skin and Weight meeting dated 8/8/23 revealed resident 44 had gained weight and current weight was 164.2. The diet order was Large protein, NAS, CCHO. Eats 75-100%. Supplement intake percent 100% and received snacks as desires. Resident tolerating diet well, good appetite. PO [oral intake] intake 76-100% of meals. Accepting house shake as ordered. Weight gain noted at 9.9% x3 months, attributed to increased energy intake. BMI 23.6. Wt gain ideal, continue to monitor. [Resident 44] has had weight gain over the past three months. He continues to take MVI multivitamin, appetite stimulant, hydrochlorothiazide and house supplement. There are no dietary recommendations at this time and no skin issues.
3. Resident 88 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Alzheimer's disease with late onset, cerebrovascular disease, type diabetes mellitus, abnormalities of gait and mobility, sciatica of left side and hypertension.
On 8/1/23 at 1:05 PM, an observation was made of resident 88. Resident 88 had a chocolate health shake on the meal tray. The chocolate shake was not a no sugar added.
Resident 88's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
An admission MDS dated [DATE] revealed resident 88's height was 64 inches and 171 pounds. Resident 88 did not have 5% or more weight loss in the last month or more than 10% in the last 6 months.
A care plan dated 5/10/23 revealed [Resident 88] has Diabetes Mellitus type 2. The goal was [Resident 88] will have no complications related to diabetes through the review date. An intervention revealed Dietary consult for nutritional regimen and ongoing monitoring.
A nutritional care plan dated 5/16/23 revealed [Resident 88] is at risk for altered nutritional status and dehydration r/t: impaired mobility, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease, diuretic use. The goal was [Resident 88] will eat/drink 75-100% of meals/drinks provided. Will have no s/s of dehydration. Will have no complaints of hunger or thirst. Will tolerate food/beverages without choking or aspiration. An intervention included NSA [no sugar added] House supplement TID.
A physicians order dated 5/23/23 revealed a house supplement with meals for supplement no sugar added shake if available.
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
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 2 of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not h...
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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 2 of 68 sampled residents, that 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. The facility must ensure that nurse aides were able to demonstrate competency in skills and techniques necessary to care for residents' needs. Specifically, facility staff transferred a resident who required a two person physical assist resulting in a femur fracture. Also, a resident who sustained a fall was not assessed by the nurse or monitored after the fall. The findings for resident 22 were determined to have occurred at a harm level. Resident identifier: 18 and 22.
Findings included:
HARM
1. Resident 22 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Multiple Sclerosis (MS), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dysphagia, muscle weakness, dementia, anemia, hypertension and age related osteoporosis without pathological fracture.
Resident 22's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
A Nurse Progress note on 2/18/23 documented, CNA [Certified Nursing Assistant] was transferring res. [resident] from power w/c [wheelchair] to bed using the gait belt around the res. CNA explained to the res. what she (sic) was going to do with transfer, she put the sheet around the thigh then lifted the feet on to bed at the very edge, cna was on res. bed halfway lifted by gait belt and moved res. towards the bed while res. held onto arm, res. moved towards the bed and heard there was a pop. Res. said she did not feel anything, she was not sure, when positioning the legs and feet CNA noticed the rt. [right] thigh did not looks right, res, denies pain, affected thigh immobilized, asked PT [Physical Therapy] to assesses, NP [Nurse Practitioner], DON [Director of Nursing], and sister [name omitted] notified.
An IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) review was conducted on 2/20/23 with the following interventions documented, MD [Medical Doctor] notified, x-ray obtained of the right leg, NP notified that the leg appeared to have a fx [fracture], sent resident to the ER [emergency room] for further evaluation. No intervention was put in place for CNA education on transferring residents.
On 8/9/23 at 4:45 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 9. CNA 9 stated on the day resident 22 broke her femur she was sitting in her wheelchair and there was not a Hoyer lift sling underneath her. CNA 9 stated she did not know why the previous aide had not left one there and stated resident 22 was anxious to get back to bed. CNA 9 stated she was not resident 22's aide but was trying to help out. CNA 9 stated she went out into the hallway to find someone to help her transfer resident 22 but could not find anyone. CNA 9 stated she then moved resident to the side of her bed, so that her wheelchair was parallel with the bed. CNA 9 stated she then lifted resident 22's legs up on the bed so that her heels were on the bed. CNA 9 then placed a sheet around both of resident 22's legs just above the knee level. CNA 9 stated she then climbed onto resident 22's bed so that she was facing resident 22. CNA 9 stated she had resident 22 put both her arms around CNA 9's neck. CNA 9 stated she them grabbed hold of the gait belt resident 22 had on with her left hand and wrapped the sheet around her right hand and tucked it under her right armpit. CNA 9 stated at that time she pulled resident 22 over onto the bed in one smooth motion, kind of like a slide board situation. CNA 9 stated the resident's legs did not get caught on anything and she did not know how this happened. CNA 9 stated she noticed something was wrong when there was an audible sound and resident 22's right thigh didn't look quite right. CNA 9 stated at that time she went out to get someone to help her and the nurse came in to assess resident 22. CNA 9 stated the resident did not appear to be in any pain and was sent to the ER for evaluation. CNA 9 stated she did not remember if there was enough staff working in the facility that day. CNA 9 stated she did not know why there were not enough Hoyer slings that day. CNA 9 she had done this maneuver many many times and stated she had seen this technique used at the facility before. CNA 9 stated the best practice would have been to wait for another staff member to help use the Hoyer lift, if there was a sling under resident 22. CNA 9 stated the next would have been, since there was no sling, to have 2 other staff help move her over to the bed, the next safest option would be to have just one staff help move her over - kind of like a fireman carry. CNA 9 stated the method she used would be that last option to use. CNA 9 stated she was taught this in training and was sure she was taught it at the facility by someone but was unsure who. CNA 9 stated, If she had the sling under her this wouldn't have happened. CNA 9 stated This was avoidable in every way if the Hoyer was used.
The exhibit 358 had alleged that on 6/1/23 at 12:58 PM, the facility reported that on 2/18/23 at 11:00 AM, the resident 22 was being transferred to bed by 2 unidentified staff members. During the transfer a pop was heard and the CNA had noted the right thigh looked abnormal but resident 22 denied any pain. A STAT X-ray was ordered and per the results of the X-ray the resident was sent to [local hospital] for further evaluation. A fracture was detected. The ombudsman was notified. The investigation was completed by Administrator (Admin) 1. The allegation was Not verified: Abuse can not be verified at this time as resident is at risk for fractures related to her diagnosis of osteoporosis. Furthermore, there was no intent to cause harm. Patient is at baseline as evidence by participating in facility activities, ambulate via electric wheelchair throughout facility, and continues to participate in family events outside facility. The corrective actions taken were Education completed on correct transfer techniques. Facility ordered more slings to be available for resident use. There was an interview documented with resident 22 by the Admin 1. A form titled Interview with [Resident 22] on 6/7/23, [Resident 22] stated she was transferred by a CNA into her bed without the use of the Hoyer lift. When the aid transferred her it resulted in a fracture to her right femur. Resident stated she has no lasting pain, resident stated she feels safe at the facility. Resident 20 had signed the form by signing her initials and the form had been witnessed by the Admin 1's signature.
On 8/10/23 at 1:33 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated the CNA had moved resident 22 by herself and the resident was sent out with a suspected right femur fracture. The DON stated the expectation of the staff would have been for the CNA to wait to get help and use the Hoyer lift to transfer resident 22. The DON stated resident 22's femur fracture could have been avoided if the transfer was completed correctly. The DON stated on orientation physical therapy educated the staff how use the Hoyer lift and the Sit to Stand. The CNA coordinator educated staff on how to use the lifts by example and by them working on the floor with the other staff. The DON stated an inservice was completed after this incident on how to transfer residents correctly.
[Note: CNA inservice information was not provided to the survey team.]
On 8/16/23 at 12:03 PM, an interview was conducted with the Certified Nursing Assistance Coordinator (CNAC). The CNAC stated the expectation of the CNAs when they care for a resident who was dependent and required a 2 person assist was that there were two CNAs in the room to transfer and care for that resident. The CNAC stated CNAs were educated upon hire on how to correctly transfer residents. The CNAC stated further education was done on an as needed basis.
POTENTIAL FOR HARM
2. Resident 18 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included hemiplegia, conversion disorder with seizures, Todd's paralysis, morbid obesity, anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and seizures.
Resident 18's medical records were reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
A review of resident 18's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed that resident 18 required a 1 person physical assist with transfers.
Resident 18's care plan initiated on 8/9/22 and revised on 11/17/22 included that resident 18 was at risk for falls related to impaired mobility, right sided weakness, Todd's
paralysis, history of repeated falls, and seizure disorder. Interventions included, follow facility fall protocol.
Resident 18 had a fall risk assessment completed on 3/15/23 that concluded he was at high risk for falling. Resident 18 did not have a fall risk assessment after the reported fall on 4/17/23. Resident 18 was assessed again for fall risk on 7/18/23 and determined to be a moderate risk for falls.
No documentation of neurological checks were found in resident 18's medical records for the reported fall on 4/17/23.
A nurse's progress note dated 4/16/23 at 6:56 PM documented, Resident had a seizure around 5:50 PM and night nurse [nurses name] gave his prn [as needed] Ativan for seizure. Resident stopped seizing around 6:15 pm. Notified APRN [advanced practice nurse practitioner][provider's name].
On 4/21/23 at 9:52 AM, an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meeting was conducted. The IDT note documented,DOI (date of injury) 4/17/23 .IDT: 4/21/23 .Event: unwitnessed fall .Resident status prior to event: Stable .Risk factors: transferring without assistance, received Lorazapam prior to fall .Preventative measures prior to event: assist with ADL's [activities of daily living], call light within reach, med [medication]/treatment as ordered, anticipate needs, pain control .root cause analysis: ambulating without assistance, weakness, increased sedation .Interventions: ordered ammonia level.
On 4/20/23, exhibit 358 was submitted to the State Survey Agency (SSA). The report stated that on 4/16/23 at an unknown time, resident 18 had fallen and proper procedures were not followed. The report stated resident 18 was assessed and no injuries or changes in behavior were noted. On 4/24/23, the exhibit 359 was submitted to the SSA. The investigation stated that resident 18 was interviewed and reported having 2 falls. The investigation stated that resident 18 was embarrassed at how the aids helping him had conducted themselves. The investigation stated that resident 18 could not confirm if follow-up fall procedures or neurological checks were completed. The investigation stated that the nurse on duty was interviewed and stated that resident 18 fell only 1 time and that facility fall protocols were not followed. Other staff interviews included 2 Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) who attended to resident 18 after the fall. One CNA stated that the nurse was notified of the fall and did not initiate the fall protocol. The second CNA was never reached for an interview. A summary of information that may have been contributing factors included the resident's known seizure on 4/16/23, his medication administration after the seizure, and a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 10. The conclusion of the investigation found the allegation of abuse or neglect not verified. The reason stated was resident 18 confirmed there was no mental harm or mental anguish because of the nurse's inaction. The conclusion also stated that the nurse was no longer employed at the facility.
On 8/7/23 at 3:06 PM, an interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) 1. RN 1 stated she was familiar with resident 18's care. RN 1 stated resident 18 did not have any preventative measures in place to stop his seizures. RN 1 stated resident 18 had Ativan for administration after a seizure, and that he would usually pass out after having a seizure. RN 1 stated that resident 18 used to fall frequently after having seizure, and that the Ativan caused him difficulty with mobility. RN 1 stated she did not know where resident 18 had fallen after his seizure event on 4/16/23. RN 1 stated resident 18 may have been in the bathroom. RN 1 stated that resident 18 did not always call for help. RN 1 stated if a resident sustained a fall, the CNA should notify the nurse and the nurse should assess the resident before getting up. RN 1 stated the protocol was to notify the Director of Nursing (DON), the physician, and the resident's family if applicable. RN 1 stated the fall protocol also included doing neurological checks, if the fall was unwitnessed, every 15 minutes for the first hour, then every 30 minutes for a total of 2 days. RN 1 stated the nurses assessment included doing a full set of vitals, having the resident squeeze the nurses hands, and looking at the resident's pupils. RN 1 also stated depending on the reason for the fall, the care plan might be changed.
On 8/16/23 at 12:54 PM, a phone interview was conducted with Administrator (Admin) 1. Admin 1 stated that the DON had interviewed the nurse on duty during the reported fall to determine how many falls occurred. Admin 1 stated the DON interviewed resident 18's roommate at the time who did not witness any inappropriate comments by staff. Admin 1 stated she was reading through the report during the interview. Admin 1 stated she had received a phone call from an agency service supervisor about a fall that had occurred on the shift during which the fall happened. Admin 1 stated the agency CNA had reported his concerns to his supervisor at the agency. Admin 1 stated she had noticed there was not a progress note or any documentation regarding a fall on 4/17/23. Admin 1 stated she called the nurse that was on the shift and asked her to return to work and complete an incident report. Admin 1 stated the nurse was terminated. Admin 1 stated an IDT note was completed regarding the event on 4/21/23. Admin 1 stated the DON completed in-services for nurses about reporting events, and documenting neurological checks. Admin 1 also stated that a Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) was initiated. Admin 1 stated that resident 18 reported that he did not have any lasting effects as a result of his fall, and there was no physical harm. Admin 1 acknowledged that procedures were not followed.
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0742
(Tag F0742)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review it was determined, for 1 of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not ensure that a resident who displayed or was diagnosed with a mental disorder or a psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who had a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder, received appropriate treatment and services to correct the assessed problem or to attain the highest practical mental and psychosocial well-being. Specifically, a resident with suicidal ideation and a Pre-admission Screening Resident Review (PASRR) Level II evaluation identified that a resident needed mental health services and the facility did not arrange for those services. The findings for resident 62 were found to have occurred at a harm level. Resident identifier: 62.
Findings include:
HARM
Resident 62 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorder, insomnia and depression.
On 7/30/23 at 12:00 PM, an interview was conducted with Resident 62. Resident 62 stated that she spent most of her time in her bed and that it was hard for her to get around. Resident 62 stated that she ate all meals in bed and watched TV or purchased things on amazon for her activities. Resident 62 stated that since the first day in the facility she had told multiple staff members she needed mental health. Resident 62 stated that she would like to see a psychiatrist to talk about her feeling, and to hopefully get on the right medications to help her with the anxiety and depression. Resident 62 stated that she had been having night terrors and anxiety attacks, and felt it was because she was not getting the mental health she needed. Resident 62 stated that she had suicidal ideation and often felt she would be better off dead. Resident 62 stated the last time the facility asked about her suicidal ideation was three or four months ago, but she has had those thoughts more recently. Resident 62 stated that she had been receiving mental health services since she was a teenager and that her psychiatrist retired a year ago and that she did well when she has mental health services.
An observation was made during the interview with resident 62 of a registered nurse (RN) entering the room to give resident 62 medication. Resident 62 stated to the RN that she had night terrors the previous night and did not get much sleep, the RN said ok and left the room. (Which RN?)
Resident 62's medical record was reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
Resident 62 discharged from a local hospital on 3/18/23 and admitted to the facility. Resident 62's hospital care plan goals, discharge treatment orders revealed, Consult to case management- psychosocial needs (consult to social work).
On 4/12/23, a level II Pre-admission Screening Resident Review (PASRR) assessment was completed for resident 62. The assessment indicated that the evaluator's diagnostic impression was that resident 62 had major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The assessment also indicated that [Resident 62] reported a history of 'chronic complex PTSD' secondary to multiple traumas in her life. She reported that in 1996 she was assaulted by her boyfriend who beat, raped & strangled her and left her for dead; she stated that he 'hit me on the head with a rock like 30 times trying to break my head open'. She was able to survive this attack and rehabilitate but has suffered from severe PTSD since then. She reported about 10 years ago she became severely ill with sepsis, and that after this she was no longer able to concentrate enough to work, and that anytime she is in a medical setting like a hospital she goes back to the time she was severely ill with sepsis. She reports sxs [signs and symptoms] of PTSD including recurring nightmares/night terrors, flashbacks, intrusive memories, dissociative episodes in which pt [patient] reports she will 'zone out', avoidance behaviors, irritability, poor sleep, impaired concentration, heightened startle response . She has experienced sxs including depressed mood, anhedonia, loss of energy and motivation, increased eating leading to weight gain . disrupted sleep, feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness, chronic thought of being better off dead, and SI [suicidal ideation] with one past suicide attempt in 2006 when she cut her wrist with a razor . She has been involved in outpatient mental health treatment, and reported seeing a therapist/psychiatrist for 5-6 years until this psychiatrist retired in April 2022 . The Current Psychiatric Functioning section stated, .She reports chronic feelings of hopelessness and that things are not likely to get better for her. She denies active SI but endorses chronic thoughts of being better off dead/ 'it would be better if I wasn't alive' given all of her medical concerns. She is very open to a referral for mental health services as she found counseling/talk therapy to be very helpful in the past; the SNF [skilled nursing facility] social worker was advised of this. The assessment listed the following: Recommendation for Specialized Services for mental illness treatment: Pt would like to have a referral for mental health services.
A review of Resident 62's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed, a resident mood interview was conducted. The residents total severity score was 23 out of 27. [Note: A score of 20-27 would indicate severe depression.] The MDS revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15. [Note: A resident that was intact cognitively would have a BIMS score of 13-15.]
A care plan dated 3/29/23 revealed, a focus care area was, Resident is at risk for suicidal impulsive/ideation of self-harm A goal developed was, Resident will remain safe from self-harm by next review. Interventions were A staff member will remain with the resident until Licensed staff member arrives to assess the resident. After performing a suicide assessment, the licensed staff member shall notify the resident's attending MD [Medical Doctor] and responsible party. Immediately report to the charge nurse, nursing supervisor, and physician/NP [nurse practitioner] if resident verbalizes thoughts of hurting themselves. Licensed staff member to perform suicide assessment if suicidal ideation is identified. Assess suicidal thought by asking the resident/patient to share suicidal history, feelings, plans and behavior. Nursing personnel and other staff involved in caring for the resident shall be informed of the suicidal ideation and instructed to report changes in the resident's behavior immediately.
A care plan dated 3/39/23 revealed, a focus care area was, RECREATION [Resident 62] .pain limits activity involvement; mood problem: anxiety/depression; has little interest/pleasure in doing things. A goal developed was, [Resident 62] will accept, as desired, at least 1 Therapeutic visit weekly for increasing in coping skills through next review date. Interventions were Provide 1:1 visit 1x weekly.
A care plan dated 4/1/23 revealed, a focus care area was, Resident is at risk for mood impairment. A goal developed was, The resident will have improved mood state through the review date. Interventions were Behavioral health consults as needed (psycho-geriatric team, psychiatrist etc).
A review of resident 62's care plan documented a focus care area The resident uses anti-anxiety medications r/t [related to] anxiety disorder. A goal developed was the resident will be free from discomfort or adverse reactions related to anti-anxiety therapy through review date. The interventions were administer anti-anxiety medications as ordered by physician, monitor for side effects and effectiveness Q-shift [every shift].
A review of the Suicide/Homicide Risk Evaluation dated 3/29/23, documented,
1. Suicide/Homicide Risk Evaluation. Take the threat of suicide or homicide seriously
A. Is the resident making suicidal statements? Yes
2. Determine Risk.
A. Is the resident considered High or Low Risk? Low risk
B. Will the resident agree to a safety plan? Yes
3. Plan. To ensure resident safety for LOW RISK
A. Work with the resident on a safety plan
C. Contact manager on duty, NHA (Nursing Home Administrator), DON (Director of Nursing) and Social services
D. Notify MD
Resident 62's progress notes revealed the following:
a. On 3/19/23, a nurses note entry indicated the staff would monitor resident 62 for 72 hours upon admission. The entry documented on the first day of admission, Mental Status/Behavior: AA/Ox4 [alert and oriented to name, date, time and place]. Anxious .
b. On 3/20/23, a nurses note entry indicated the staff would monitor resident 62 for 72 hours upon admission. The entry documented on the second day of admission, Mental Status/Behavior: Anxious, cooperative .
c. On 3/22/23, a social services note documented, SS [social services] was informed that Pt. [patient] had a Suicidal Ideation Pt. states that she was not wanting to live any longer has no plan. ADMIN [administrator], DON, ADON [Assistant Director of Nursing], SS Consultant and MD is aware. A suicidal Ideation Assessment was done Pt. has no plan MD feels like Pt. is no harm to herself of others. staff is aware and will monitor for any signs and will report it immediately.
d. On 3/22/23, a nurses note entry documented resident 62 had taken a PHQ9 [Patient Health Questionnaire 9] triggered high. We reviewed with resident. She denied suicidal ideation. She made contract for safety.
e. On 3/22/23, a nurses note documented that resident 62 was Being sent to [name of local hospital] for further medical evaluation .
A review of resident 62's hospital admission paperwork dated 3/22/23 the physician documented, Patient states her 'anxiety and depression are through the roof.'
f. On 3/27/23, a nurses note documented the facility nurse had spoken with the nurse at the hospital to get a nurse to nurse report. The entry documented a Nurse to Nurse .Psych [psychiatric] Dx [diagnosis]: Pt c/o [complained of] anxiety. Hospital gave hydroxyzine .
g. On 3/29/23, a nurses note documented during the 72 hour readmission monitoring, Mental status/Behavior: AA/O x4, anxious .
h. On 3/29/23, a social service note documented, SS [social services] was informed that Pt. had a Suicidal Ideation Pt. states that she was not wanting to live any longer has no plan. ADMIN, DON, ADON, SS consultant and MD is aware. A suicidal ideation Assessment was done Pt. has no plan MD feels like Pt. is no harm to her self or others. Staff is aware and will monitor for any signs and will report it immediately.
i. On 3/30/23, a physician admission note documented the reason for resident 62's hospital admission. The note revealed on 3/22/23 Transferred to [name of local hospital]- Suicidal ideations. 3/27/23: readmitted to [name of facility].
j. On 4/14/23, a nurses note documented Provider gave order to start trazodone 50 mg [milligrams] QHS [every night] for insomnia .
k. On 4/18/23, a physician progress note documented a visit was conducted for the Psych IDT (Interdisciplinary team) meeting. The note revealed, Team met to review psychotropic medications .Says she doesn't sleep much .Discussed sleep hygiene. she is tearful, says 'it doesn't work for me.' Discussed sleep debt, says 'i'll try.'
l. On 4/18/23, a psychotropic note documented that resident 62's,Alprazolam will end today after the 14 days
m. On 5/16/23, an order note revealed an anxiety medication increase, Note Text: hydrOXYzine HCI Oral Tablet 50 MG . Give 50 mg by mouth every 6 hours as needed for itching/anxiety for 14 days . to increase hydroxyzine dose to 50 mg from 25 mg. pt c/o [complained of] heart palpitations, upset stomach, and presented with anxiety. pt explained she felt like she may have had a mild heart attack . increased dose administered. wctm [will continue to monitor] behavior and VS [vital signs] and report any changes PRN [as needed].
n. On 5/16/23, a nursing note entry documented resident 62's appointment with the infectious disease physician and during the appointment resident 62 was having, having atypical chest pain . anxiety?, MI [Myocardial infarction]?, PE [Pulmonary Embolism]? -sending to ER [emergency room] . [Note: The emergency room notes could not be located in the residents chart.]
o. On 5/17/23, a nursing note entry revealed hospital visit findings, This nurse spoke with [Resident 62] regarding her observation in the ER d/t (due to) paperwork having minimal information. [Resident 62] states that hospital completed EKG [electrocardiogram] and labs to assess for signs of a heart attack or blood clot. [Resident 62] states that the results came back all within normal limits and that's why they sent her back. She states that they believe it was anxiety associated d/t her self reporting she had had a panic attack earlier in the day .
p. On 5/17/23, an IDT Event review note indicated the team discussed resident 62's most recent hospital visit. The not revealed, Event: Chest pain . Root Cause Analysis: palpitations potentially from anxiety -Intervention: Sent to ER for eval [evaluation] from clinic . No concerns were noted. Monitor for SOB [shortness of breath], recurring chest pain, anxiety symptoms . The note did not indicate what, if any, recommendations the IDT had for the residents mental health needs.
q. On 5/19/23, a medication order note documented,start buspirone 10 mg TID (three times a day) for anxiety .
r. On 5/26/23, a nurses note documented the MD made a change to resident 62's medication, Increase duloxetine 60 mg to BID [twice a day]- Depression.
s. On 7/13/23, a physician progress note documented he saw the resident for a follow up visit. The physician documented that, Resident stated she had a panic attack and night terrors
t. On 7/18/23, a Physician progress note documented that he saw the resident for a psychotropic visit. The physician documented that resident 62 . has the same complaints as usual .
u. On 7/18/23, a Psychotropic note reviewing the psychotropic medication resident 62 was taking documented, Resident is taking Buspirone, Duloxetine, Trazodone, Hydroxyzine. Discussed increasing Buspirone to 20 mg TID [three times daily] for increased anxiety, Hydroxyzine will fall off 8/17/23. Resident is also asking to be seen by a therapist, will have resident advocate send request to [name removed] Behavioral health .
v. On 7/18/23, a medication order note documented to, start hydroxyzine 50 q6hrs [every six hours] prn [as needed] 30 days for anxiety
w. On 7/19/23, a medication order note documented another increase in anxiety medication, busPIRone HCI Oral Tablet 10 MG . Give 20 mg by mouth three times a day for Anxiety .
x. On 7/24/23, a nurses note documented an increase in medication for PTSD, Prazosin from 2mg to 3 mg QHS for PTSD .
y. On 7/31/23, a social services note documented, Pt application was sent in to [Behavioral Health]. [Note: Resident 62's PASRR II dated 4/13/23 recommended a referral for mental health services.]
On 8/16/23 at 3:25 PM, an interview was conducted with the Corporate Resource Nurse (CRN), the CRN stated she had spoken with medical record (MR) and the administrator (Admin) 2, and could not locate the emergency room records for resident 62 indicating her visit for her anxiety attack on 5/16/23 to 5/17/23.
On 8/8/23 at 12:55 PM, an interview was conducted with the Resident Advocate (RA) and the Social Services Assistant (SSA). The SSA stated that if a resident scores high on PHQ9, the resident was sent out to the therapy team. The RA stated that the facility treated the questionnaire as a serious SI. The RA stated that when the therapy consultants came to see the residents they did not have a record of when they came, the facility did not receive any notes to demonstrate when the therapy consultant met with the residents. The RA did not have a list of residents that were currently being seen for mental health services. The RA and the SSA stated that they had not personally seen the mental health representatives.
The RA stated that mental health services had sent an email stating the Licensed clinical Social Worker (LCSW) was leaving. The RA provided a copy of the email sent on 2/21/23 at 2:11 PM, the email from the mental health services stated We will need to temporarily put a pause on admits from your facility. Our social workers and APRN [Advanced Practice Registered Nurse] will still be at the facility to conduct visits for emotional support and psychotropic medication consulting. If you have a resident that is needing help, please reach out to me and I will coordinate with the team to facilitate that.
The SSA stated that she took over resident 62's case in May 2023. The SSA stated that she was unaware of resident 62's mental health needed when she started. The SSA stated that she was only aware of mental health needs of resident 62 beginning July 2023. The SSA stated that paperwork was sent to behavioral health services on 7/31/23, and that she was unaware of request for mental health services in resident 62's PASARR that was completed 4/12/23.
On 8/8/23 at 1:43 PM, an interview with resident 62 was conducted. Resident 62 stated that she had complained of suicidal ideation, anxiety, panic attacks and night terrors to multiple staff members since her admission to the facility in march, and had not received the help she requested. Resident 62 stated that she had not seen by a mental health professional while at the facility and that she constantly felt she was on the verge of crying.
On 8/8/23 at 2:00 PM, an interview conducted with a Registered Nurse (RN) 5. RN 5 stated that when a resident had suicidal ideation, the nurse completed a suicide risk assessment, then inform the DON, Admin, MD, and Social Services to come up with a plan and determine the safety of the resident. RN 5 stated the resident 62 complained of anxiety and night terrors frequently, resident 62 took medications to help with the anxiety symptoms. RN 5 stated that she had not seen metal health services and was not aware if resident 62 received services. RN 5 stated stated social services would be aware of mental health needs for resident 62.
It should be noted that no indication of mental health treatment could be located in resident 62's medical record.
A review of the psychotropic medication monthly review dated 4/16/23, revealed the psychotropic medications were reviewed:
a. Alprazolam 0.25 mg with diagnosis/indication of anxiety. The target symptoms/behaviors tracked were anxiousness, and that the target symptoms/behaviors have: remained stable.
b. Duloxetine 60 mg with diagnosis/indication of depression. The target symptoms/behaviors tracked were sadness, and that the target symptoms/behaviors have: remained stable.
A psychotropic medication monthly review dated 7/17/23 revealed the psychotropic medications were reviewed:
a. Buspiron 10 mg with diagnosis/indication of anxiety. The target symptoms/behaviors tracked were anxiousness, and that the target symptoms/behaviors have: remained stable.
b. Duloxetine 60 mg with diagnosis/indication of depression. The target symptoms/behaviors tracked were sadness, and that the target symptoms/behaviors have: remained stable.
Resident 62's ordered medications included anti-anxiety, anti-depressant and and anti-psychotic medications. A review of the April, May, June, and July 2023 Medication Administration Record (MAR) and the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for resident 62 revealed that no behaviors had been documented from the facility nursing staff, with the exception of a 5 day period starting 3/18/23 and ending 3/23/23 to monitor behaviors.
On 8/15/23 at 11:45 PM, an interview was conducted with RN 5. RN 5 stated that residents on anti-anxiety and anti-depressants had their behaviors monitored. RN 5 stated that the behaviors monitored were drowsiness, tremors, agitation, statements of sadness or anxiety. RN 5 stated that when a resident was taking medications that required monitoring, the task to indicate behaviors appeared on the list of tasks.
A document listing residents that receive weekly one on one therapeutic visits documented was reviewed. Resident 62 was on the list increase in coping skills.
On 8/16/23 at 11:02 AM, an interview was conducted with the Masters of Therapeutic Recreation Services (MTRS). The MTRS stated that one on ones were about building relationships, they were used to get residents to come out to activities. The MTRS stated that for resident 62 the one on one was used to increase coping skills because she had depression and anxiety. The MTRS stated the one on one for resident 62 would be for increasing her pleasure and doing things to help her find ways to decrease anxiety and depression. The MTRS stated that one one ones were note being done because there were not enough activities staff members. The MTRS stated that she made a recommendation for extra staff because there was only 1 staff member for activities.
SERIOUS
(H)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
A resident was harmed · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review it was determined, for 5 of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not ensure each res...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review it was determined, for 5 of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not ensure each resident was free from verbal, mental, sexual, or physical abuse. Specifically, a resident was forced to do Activities of Daily Living (ADL's), a male resident did not have the mental capacity to consent prior to moving in with a female resident, a resident was transferred inappropriately resulting in a femur fracture, and a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was allowed to work with a specific resident after the CNA caused the resident to fall. This resulted in a finding of HARM for 3 residents. Resident identifiers: 16, 20, 22, 44 and 78.
Findings include:
HARM
1. Resident 22 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Multiple Sclerosis (MS), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dysphagia, muscle weakness, dementia, anemia, hypertension and age related osteoporosis without pathological fracture.
Resident 22's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 - 8/16/23.
A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], revealed resident 22 required extensive assistance with a two person physical assist for bed mobility and transfers.
A care plan focus dated 12/6/18 with a revision date of 4/6/20 revealed, resident had limited physical mobility r/t (related to) MS and is at risk for falls r/t MS disease process, impaired mobility. Interventions in place were, resident is NON-WEIGHT BEARING, the resident used an electric wheelchair for locomotion, provide supportive care, assistance with mobility as needed . OT (Occupational Therapy) to educate CNAs on proper Hoyer protocol.
A care plan focus dated 5/27/19 with a revision date of 4/6/20 revealed, resident wants the Hoyer lift sling to be left underneath her after she is transferred to her wheelchair. Interventions in place were, Check proper placement of the sling PRN (as needed).
A resolved care plan focus dated 3/1/23 with a revision date of 6/6/23 revealed, resident had a R (right) femur fx (fracture).
[Note: Interventions in place did not include education or training for CNAs when transferring residents who required a two person physical assist.]
Resident 22's progress notes were reviewed and revealed the following:
a. On 2/18/23 at 11:00 AM, CNA was transferring res. (resident) from power w/c (wheelchair) to bed using the gait belt around the res. CNA explained to the res. what she was going to do with transfer, she put the sheet around the thigh then lifted the feet on to bed at the very edge, cna was on res. bed halfway lifted by gait belt and moved res. towards the bed while res. held onto arm, res. moved towards the bed and heard there was a pop. Res. said she did not feel anything, she was not sure, when positioning the legs and feet CNA noticed the rt. (right) thigh did not look right, res, denies pain, affected thigh immobilized, asked PT (Physical Therapy) to assesses, NP (Nurse Practitioner), DON (Director of Nursing), and sister [name omitted] notified.
b. On 2/18/23 at 11:15 AM, When transferring the res. from w/c to bed CNA heard a pop on her rt. thigh, reported to NP with order and noted, for X-ray rt. femur and rt. hip stat (immediately) requested.
c. On 2/18/23 at 1:40 PM, X-ray RESULTS with FX, reported to NP with order to send to [local hospital] for further evaluation and management.
d. On 2/23/23 at 6:12 PM, Resident return to facility from [local hospital] after right femur fx, surgery to right femur . Requires extensive assist with bed mobility, transfers, and other ADL's. PT. OT needs treat and eval.
An IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) review was conducted on 2/20/23 the following interventions were documented, MD (Medical Doctor) notified, x-ray obtained of the right leg, NP notified that the leg appeared to have a fx, sent resident to the ER (emergency room) for further evaluation.
The exhibit 358 had alleged that on 6/1/23 at 12:58 PM, the facility reported that on 2/18/23 at 11:00 AM, the Resident was being transferred to bed by 2 unidentified staff members. During the transfer a pop was heard and the CNA had noted the right thigh looked abnormal but the Resident denied any pain. STAT X-ray was ordered and per the results of the X-ray the Resident was sent to [local hospital] for further evaluation. A fracture was detected. Ombudsman was notified. The investigation was completed by Administrator (Admin) 1. The allegation was Not verified: Abuse can not be verified at this time as resident is at risk for fractures related to her diagnosis of osteoporosis. Furthermore, there was no intent to cause harm. Patient is at baseline as evidence by participating in facility activities, ambulate via electric wheelchair throughout facility, and continues to participate in family events outside facility. The corrective actions taken were Education completed on correct transfer techniques. Facility ordered more slings to be available for resident use. There was an interview documented with resident 22 by the Admin 1. A form titled Interview with [Resident 22] on 6/7/23, [Resident 22] stated she was transferred by a CNA into her bed without the use of the Hoyer lift. When the aid transferred her it resulted in a fracture to her right femur. Resident stated she has no lasting pain, resident stated she feels safe at the facility. Resident 20 had signed the form by signing her initials and the form had been witnessed by the Admin 1's signature.
No interventions were found in the medical record for CNA education on transferring residents who required a two person physical assist.
On 8/7/23 at 11:36 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 22. Resident 22 stated they were moving her from her chair to her bed and they did not use the proper lift. Resident 22 stated there was not a sling available and they did not want to wait for one. Resident 22 stated, I can't remember everything that happened but I can remember that it hurt. They have used the sling since then and I am glad that it is over. I did not like it happening and I did not like going to the hospital. Resident 22 was observed to be in her motorized wheelchair during the interview, and she stated she was unable to move either leg. Resident 22 was observed to have had a blanket under each leg, resident was seat belted in place. Resident 22 was observed to have a Hoyer sling in place beneath her.
On 8/9/23 at 4:45 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 9. CNA 9 stated the day resident 22 broke her femur she was sitting in her wheelchair and there was not a Hoyer lift sling underneath her. CNA 9 stated she did not know why the previous aide had not left one there and stated resident 22 was anxious to get back to bed. CNA 9 stated she was not resident 22's aide but was trying to help out. She went out into the hallway to find someone to help her transfer resident 22 but could not find anyone. CNA 9 stated she then moved resident to the side of her bed, so that her wheelchair was parallel with the bed. CNA 9 stated she then lifted resident 22's legs up on the bed so that her heels were on the bed. CNA 9 then placed a sheet around both of resident 22's legs just above the knee level. CNA 9 stated she then climbed onto resident 22's bed so that she was facing the resident. CNA 9 stated she had resident 22 put both her arms around her neck. CNA 9 then grabbed hold of the gait belt resident 22 had on with her left hand and wrapped the sheet around her right hand and tucked it under her right armpit. CNA 9 stated at that time she pulled resident 22 over onto the bed in one smooth motion, kindof like a slide board situation. CNA 9 stated the resident's legs did not get caught on anything and she didn't know how this happened. CNA 9 stated she noticed something was wrong when there was an audible sound and resident 22's right thigh didn't look quite right. CNA 9 stated at that time she went out to get someone to help her and the nurse came in to assess the resident. CNA 9 stated the resident did not appear to be in any pain and was sent to the ER for evaluation. CNA 9 stated she did not remember if there was enough staff working in the facility that day. CNA 9 stated she did not know why there were not enough Hoyer slings that day. CNA 9 she had done this maneuver many many times and stated she had seen this technique used at the facility before. CNA 9 stated the best practice would have been to wait for another staff member to help use the Hoyer lift, if there was a sling under resident 22. The next would have been, since there was no sling, to have 2 other staff help move her over to the bed, the next safest option would be to have just one staff help move her over - kind of like a fireman carry. The method I used would be that last option to use. CNA 9 stated she was taught this in training and was sure she was taught it at the facility by someone but was unsure who. CNA 9 stated, If she had the sling under her this would not have happened, this was avoidable in every way.
On 8/9/23 at 5:03 PM, an interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) 9. RN 9 stated the agency aide went down to resident 22's room and was down there for a very long time. RN 9 stated the aide was from agency, but she was a regular at the facility and came there a lot and had worked with resident 22 before. RN 9 stated she was sitting at the nurses desk when CNA 9 came out and called to her for help. RN 9 stated resident 22 was already lying in the bed when she entered the room. RN 9 stated she then assessed resident 22 and could see an obvious dislocation, resident 22 did not complain of any pain or discomfort. RN 9 stated emergency services were called, and when they came they gave resident 22 some morphine and transferred her out. RN 9 stated she did not remember seeing a Hoyer sling in the room and there was not a Hoyer lift in the room. RN 9 stated CNA 9 told her she had lifted resident 22 under her arms to get her over to the bed. RN 9 stated resident 22 is always a two person assist using the Hoyer lift, and that resident 22 can not walk or put any weight on her legs. Her arms are weak also. RN 9 stated there was enough staff on that day to have two people transfer resident 22.
On 8/10/23 at 12:35 PM, a follow up interview was conducted with resident 22. Resident 22 stated she was unable to lift her arms high enough to place them around anyone's neck. Resident 22 stated her hands are folded from arthritis and too weak to lift up.
On 8/10/23 at 12:50 PM, an observation was made of CNA 10 and NA (Nursing Assistant) 2. Resident 22 was observed to be in the wheelchair, CNA 10 was observed to move resident 22 close to the end of the bed. CNA 10 and NA 2 were observed to attach the Hoyer sling that was underneath resident 22. CNA 10 lifted resident 22 out of the wheelchair using the Hoyer lift, NA 2 was observed to stay close at the side or resident 22 during the transfer. CNA 10 then moved the Hoyer lift and resident 22 parallel to resident 22's bed. Resident 22 was placed over the bed and gently lowered down onto the middle of the bed, NA 2 stood on the opposite side of the bed and guided resident 22 down. Resident 22 was rolled to her left side with the NA 2 blocking her from falling and then rolled to the right side with CNA 10 blocking her from falling while the Hoyer lift sling was removed and then placed on resident 22's wheelchair for future use. An immediate interview was conducted with CNA 10. CNA 10 stated there are not enough Hoyer lift slings, especially when they are sent to the laundry to get washed. CNA 10 stated there is always two people to transfer resident 22 with the Hoyer. If there isn't a Hoyer lift available then we use more than two people to transfer her, never only one person.
On 8/10/23 at 9:19 AM, CNA 5. CNA 5 stated she had worked the day shift that resident 22 had gotten injured. CNA 5 stated she came back from break, and CNA 9 had answered resident 22's call light. CNA 5 stated she remembered a Hoyer sling was not in resident 22's room, it was being washed. CNA 5 stated we have a shortage of slings and there were not any other Hoyer slings available. CNA 5 stated she remembered that her and another aide had manually transferred resident 22 to her wheelchair from her bed using the fireman carry. CNA 5 stated that CNA 9 told her that she was transferred resident 22 by putting a gait belt around her knees, then she used resident 22's arm and pulled her across the bed. CNA 5 stated it was a shock to see resident 22's leg. CNA 5 stated she had never seen anything like that. CNA 5 stated when she came into the room the nurse was already in there. CNA 5 stated when she entered resident 22's room it was too late for me to tell CNA 9 that there wasn't a Hoyer sling. CNA 5 stated we do not transfer residents that way. CNA 5 stated they did get Hoyer lift training. CNA 5 stated physical therapy came in to check resident 22, then the nurse called the ambulance and resident 22 was sent out that day. Resident 22 didn't complain of any pain but her right leg looked deformed. CNA 5 stated that resident 22 did say, please use the Hoyer sling when we were going to move her again.
On 8/10/23 at 2:16 PM, an interview was conducted with the Certified Nursing Assistant Coordinator (CNAC). The CNAC stated the CNAs are never taught to get on the bed when doing transfers. The CNAC stated upon hire the CNAs are shown how to use the Hoyer lift and we take them in a room and demonstrate with them as patients, so they can experience it and to show them how to use it.
On 8/10/23 at 3:03 PM, an interview was conducted with the Physical Therapy Director (PTD). The PTD stated he was part of the orientation team. The PTD stated he would go over the Hoyer lift, Sit to Stand, and Stand Pivot Therapy. The PTD stated he would simulate the transferring of a resident with the CNAs. The PTD stated he did not ever teach aides to get on the bed to transfer a resident from a chair to a bed. The PTD stated the CNAs should definitely use two people when transferring resident 22, her legs would not hold her up so a Sit to Stand would not work. The PTD stated he would not do a stand pivot with her, her legs would not hold her. The PDT stated he would recommend a Hoyer left with resident 22, and it's always a two person.
On 8/10/23 at 4:01 PM, an interview was conducted with the Admin 1. The Admin 1 stated the incident was not reported timely because they had not been reporting significant injuries prior to a training they completed that required them to do so. The Admin 1 stated this incident was not verified as abuse because it was not intentional to harm the resident as a transfer was done so it was not verified as abuse. Admin 1 stated it was not viewed as neglect because we provided goods and services the resident as requested. We transferred the resident to her bed and that is the service she requested so we don't view it as neglect at this time. The Admin 1 stated we did offer education to the staff in regards to transfers. The Admin stated the staff member was not able to locate the Hoyer when the accident occurred. The Admin 1 stated this happened in February and I was reporting it in June. The Admin 1 stated we do not view it as neglect or abuse, we were providing the services to the resident but the employee did not think it through and caused the resident an injury.
2. Resident 78 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included senile degeneration of the brain, dementia, chronic respiratory failure, type II diabetes, hyperlipidemia, full incontinence of feces, anorexia and palliative care.
Resident 78's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 - 8/16/23.
On 7/30/23 at 2:00 PM, an interview was conducted with Resident 78's family member (FM). The FM stated she was not 100% sure what had happened with her mother's right hand and wrist. The FM stated her other family member (FM) 2 told her the CNA came into the room to care for resident 78 and was rough with her. The FM stated FM 2 told her that he had yelled for the CNA to stop but the CNA would not stop. The FM stated they had to insist on the X-ray of resident 78's hand and wrist because the facility did not want to do anything about it.
On 7/30/23 at 2:15 PM, an interview was conducted with FM 2. FM 2 stated the CNA came in and roughed her up. FM 2 was observed to point toward resident 78. FM 2 stated he told the CNA to stop but she wouldn't stop. FM 2 stated resident 78 did not want to get changed and the CNA told her that it needed to happen and then she did it and roughed her up.
On 7/30/23 at 2:18 PM, an observation was made or resident 78's right hand and wrist. The right hand and wrist of resident 78 was swollen.
An admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] documented resident required extensive assistance with a two person physical assist with bed mobility, transfers, toilet use, personal hygiene and eating.
A care plan focus dated 7/11/23 revealed, [Resident 78] has pain in R wrist. Interventions in place were, X-ray to R wrist, pain medication as ordered, monitor for ROM (Range of Motion), if resident refuses cares, check back to see if resident needs help with anything. This care plan entry was entered 6 days after the facility was made aware of resident 78's right wrist pain.
Physician Order dated 6/7/23 documented, FentaNYL Transdermal Patch 72 Hour 12 MCG (microgram)/HR (hour) Apply 1 patch transdermally every 72 hours for pain and remove
per schedule.
The Pain Level Summary with a pain scale range of 0-10 (0 being no pain and 10 being extreme pain) for resident 78 was reviewed on 8/8/23 for the dates beginning after 6/7/23 when the pain patch was started and revealed the following:
a. The highest pain score for June 6th - 30th, 2023 was a 2 on the 0-10 pain scale.
b. The highest pain score for the month of July 2023 was a 3 on the 0-10 pain scale. Resident 78's pain level was elevated to a 3 on July 5th, the day of the incident.
c. The highest pain score for August 1 - 8, 2023 was a 2 on the 0-10 pain scale.
Resident 78's progress notes were reviewed and revealed the following:
d. On 7/6/23 at 11:59 AM, RA (Resident Advocate) talked to Pt. (patient) daughter about some concerns. RA addressed all concerns.
e. A Physician Progress note dated 7/6/23 documented, [Resident] is in her bed. Discussed care plan. No concerns noted at this time.
f. A Nurse Progress note dated 7/7/23 documented, New order from Hospice noted, for X-ray rt wrist/hand one time only for Pain until 07/07/2023. (Note: this was 2 days after the incident was reported to the facility).
g. A Nurse Progress note dated 7/8/23 documented, X-ray results show no definite evidence of acute fracture or dislocation. Old fracture 5th metacarpal bone healed withhold deformity. MD notified.
On 08/14/23 12:21 PM, an interview was conducted with the Social Services Assistant (SSA). The SSA stated she had talked to the family about the X-ray for Resident 78, they just wanted to make sure the X-ray was ordered. The family just wanted the follow through. The SSA stated that she let the family know the nurses would be contacting them. So the concern we discussed on 7/6/23 was about the X-ray being done on resident 78. The SSA stated she did know the X-ray was ordered at the families request, not because the facility wanted it. The SSA stated she did not think that hospice would cover the X-ray since it happened here. The SSA stated she can't remember the exact date she heard about resident 78's wrist hurting but that they did report it to the Ombudsman on 7/5/23. The SSA stated she thought it was the hospice nurse who let them know, then they reported it to the Administration and they completed the 358 report. The SSA stated the X-ray was done because the family requested it.
An IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) review was conducted on 7/11/23 the following interventions were documented, X-ray as ordered, pain medications as ordered, monitoring for changes in ROM.
An IDT review was conducted on 7/17/23 the following interventions were documented, Resident had swelling to the right wrist, investigation completed and further education of the CNA, training the CNA on days and monitoring for proper turning and positioning of resident.
The exhibit 358 had alleged that on 7/5/23 at 12:50 PM, the facility reported that on 7/5/23 at 5:00 AM, the staff member was rough while doing personal care. The right hand of the resident was swollen and tender to the touch and the resident did not want anything touching her wrist. The staff member was removed from the schedule and APS and Ombudsman report was done. The investigation was completed by Administrator (Admin) 1. The allegation was Not verified: Per the findings of the investigation physical abuse was unable to be verified as the staff member believed she was providing cares necessary for health and wellness of the resident. There was no contact made with the resident wrist during cares. The corrective actions taken were In-service training completed on residents right to refuse cares & bed mobility techniques. [NA 3] is a new staff member to the facility and is receiving ongoing training's by facility. Facility will complete additional days of training and education to [NA 3]. There was an interview documented with resident 78 by the Admin 1. [Resident 78] stated the night CNA changed her after she had let her know she did not need to be changed. Resident stated CNA was rough with her and during the care her wrist was hurt by the night CNA. Resident stated her wrist did not hurt before CNA changed her. Resident was unable to elaborate further details on how her wrist was hurt, s/s (signs/symptoms) of pain where observed. Admin 1 documented an interview with NA 3. NA 3 stated, the resident did not want incontinence care but it was done anyway She stated the resident did not want the incontinence care. [NA 3] stated she did not touch her wrists and that her wrists were visible during the encounter. Admin 1 documented an interview with [CNA 4]. CNA 4 stated when she came in on Wednesday to care for [resident 78]. FM 2 informed Hospice CNA the night aid had provided care with [resident 78] and that her arm was hurting. CNA stated that [resident 78] had a previous history of refusing cares due to pain. Since new pain patch was added approx 1-2 weeks ago, [resident 78] has been doing good and not refusing cares. Admin 1 documented an interview with RN 10. Per interview with RN 10, she stated when she came in on Wednesday for her visit she noted [Resident 78] c/o (complained of) pain in her wrist due to night CNA being rough with her. [RN 10] evaluated resident and noted there was redness and swelling. RN stated [resident 78] has a hx (history) of refusing cares due to pain with cares. Resident refused pain medication due to behaviors. A new pain patch was added to med list to assist with pain and resident s/s of pain have decreased. Hospice RN stated on 7/10/23 she eval (evaluated) resident and resident was still showing minor s/s of pain in wrist.
On 7/12/23 at 6:22 PM, Admin 1 documented the following systemic actions that were identified and the steps that have been taken to address the systems. Facility will complete and audit to identify residents who frequently decline cares due to current diagnosis or behaviors. Facility will update careplan's and the Kardex to ensure floor staff are aware of these residents specific care needs. Kardex will describe individualized resident care needs. (Note: the audit to identify residents, and the update to the careplan and Kardex of identified residents was not provided by the facility.)
In-service training completed on residents right to refuse cares & bed mobility
techniques. [NA 3] is a new staff member to the facility and is receiving ongoing trainings by facility. Facility will complete additional days of training and education to [NA 3].
A CNA training meeting was held on 7/20/23 with an itinerary to go over Resident's rights and repositioning. NA 3's signature could not be located on the training meeting sign in sheet.
On 8/9/23 at 9:24 AM, a telephone interview was conducted with NA 3. NA 3 stated she had only worked at the facility for one day, and that she did not want to give this surveyor any information. When NA 3 was asked if she remembered caring for Resident 78, the NA 3 hung up the phone. This surveyor attempted to call the NA 3 back and was unable to leave a message due to the mailbox being full. A text message with return call information was sent to NA 3 with no response.
On 8/8/23 at 12:26 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 4. CNA 4 stated she came in on the 7/5/23 for the day shift. CNA 4 stated FM 2 stated that they have been hurting her. He stated they were really rough with it and he was completely paranoid about someone coming in and hurting her. The CNA 4 stated resident 78's right wrist was red and swollen. CNA 4 stated the facility ordered the X-ray because it was their staff that caused the incident. CNA 4 stated she did not know when they ordered the X-ray, but resident 78's right wrist just kept getting more red and swollen.
On 8/8/23 at 12:47 PM, an interview was conducted with RN 10. RN 10 stated she was the hospice nurse for resident 78. RN 10 stated that CNA 4 had let her know that resident 78 was complaining of pain in her right wrist and that she let the facility nurse know that day. RN 10 stated that resident 78 usually has a flat affect, but when she went in to see her on 7/5/23 she looked scared that day to me. RN 10 stated resident 78 wouldn't verbalize, but she was shaky and her upper arms were shaky, I could tell she was scared. RN 10 stated that resident 78 was careful of her right wrist and that the wrist was tender. RN 10 stated she notified the family, the hospice doctor, the DON and the SSA. RN 10 stated resident 78 complained of pain pain for a week and a half, and that the redness went away in a week. RN 10 stated the facility ordered the X-ray because requested, but hospice didn't order it since it was facility staff that caused it, RN 10 stated it was an agency aide that had changed resident 78.
On 8/10/23 at 1:49 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated the expectation was, if a resident was hurt the nurse was to assess them immediately to find out what was going on. The nurse was to contact the doctor, administration and the family and the hospice company if they are on hospice. The DON stated even if they are on hospice it is still the responsibility of the on duty nurse to assess the resident. The DON stated when we need an X-ray done, the mobile X-ray company will come and do that for us. The DON stated that if she remembered right, there was something wrong with [Resident 78's] wrist. The DON stated she was unsure if it was reported to us, if it was then she would have expected the nurse to go in and ask what happened, see what is going on, assessed the wrist and take it from there. The DON stated the nurses should have notified her and the Administrator. The DON stated she could not see any entries in the progress notes regarding the incident on 7/5/23. The DON stated the nurse on duty should have assessed the wrist, called the hospice and done the X-ray.
3. Resident 20 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included multiple sclerosis, disorder of central nervous system, peripheral vascular disease, and dysphagia.
On 7/31/23 at 11:23 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 20. Resident 20 stated a while back Agency CNA 1 was working with him and he left on the side of the bed. Resident 20 stated he fell off the bed flat on his back and hit his shoulder and head. Resident 20 stated there was an accident report completed. Resident 20 stated the other day Agency CNA 1 came into his room. Resident 20 stated he did not think he was working at the facility anymore. Resident 20 stated that CNA answered his call light and he was mortified and traumatized when he was Agency CNA 1. Resident 20 stated Agency CNA 1 should not have been hired again. Resident 20 stated the Agency CNA 1 was gone for quite a while. Resident 20 stated I shouldn't be subjected to him, I'm traumatized by him. Resident 20 stated he was administered pain medication and after the accident he felt weak. Resident 20 stated That just wasn't right.
Resident 20's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/15/23.
A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed resident 20's Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score was 9 which indicated moderate cognitive impairment.
There were no progress notes around 4/5/23 when resident reported a fall while being assisted. A nursing progress notes dated 4/10/23 at 3:26 PM revealed, Resident had reported to staff that he was having pain in his left shoulder,he hasn't been asking for pain meds [medications] for this pain. He states that the pain in annoying and would like to take something for it. Spoke with MD [Medical Doctor] and will schedule Tylenol 650 mg [milligrams] every 6 hours for pain. No other issues noted at this time.
Another nursing progress note dated 8/10/23 at 5:57 PM, He had MRI [magnetic resonance imaging] today. no new orders.
The exhibit 358 had alleged Details that Self reported. [Resident 20] alleged he was left unattended by [Agency CNA 1] and he fell off his bed. Pain in back, shoulder and head. [Agency CNA 1] has been removed from the schedule until an investigation can be completed. [Resident 20] feels safe at this time. The investigation was completed by the Corporate Marketing Director (CMD). It was documented that this allegation happened over a year ago and staff were not available for interview. The allegation was Not verified: Staff left after resident had fallen per policy to report the nurse and have pt [patient] evaluated for injuries. The corrective actions taken were Agency staff [Agency CNA 1] will not be scheduled to work with resident anymore. MD ordered to schedule Tylenol. An in-service will be competed [sic] with staff on proper transferring and bed mobility techniques and fall policy. Patient will continue on therapy services. There was an interview documented with resident 20 by CMD. A form titled Conversation with [Resident 20] on 4/10/23 at 1:15 PM. I had asked '[resident 20]' about the incident and he was able to recall most of the details. He states he was in bed and a CNA was working with him and the next thing he knew was that he was on his back on the floor. He stated that the CNA left and came back with a nurse to report fall. Resident 20 asked for the following since our conversation: 1. More pain medication 2. More training with staff on proper transfers 3. Physical therapy which was added on 4/10/23 at 1:28 PM. It was noted that all of these were completed on 4/10/23 immediately after the conversation with resident 20. Resident 20 had read and approved the note by signing on 4/10/23.
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A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
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A resident was harmed · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 7. Resident 35 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included vascular dementia, weakness, and repeated fal...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 7. Resident 35 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included vascular dementia, weakness, and repeated falls.
Resident 35's medical record was reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
A Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] documented, resident 35 required a one person extensive assistance for transfers including to or from: bed, chair, wheelchair, standing position.
A care plan dated 2/13/23, a focus care area documented Resident is at risk for falls r/t (related to) impaired mobility, altered ADL (activities of daily living) ability, advanced age, EOL (end of life) process. A goal developed was Resident shall be free from injury daily.
Interventions:
a. 2/13/23 Assist with ADL's PRN (as needed). Evaluate physical abilities at least qtrly(quarterly), fall risk assess upon admission and qtrly and prn. Provide cueing/supervision prn, anticipate needs, frequent visual checks, provide safe environment, all light within reach, use safety devices as ordered/prn.
b. 7/13/23 Neuro checks as ordered.
Apply non-skid pad to recliner
c. 7/26/23 Offer to place resident back in bed after meals.
d. 7/27/23 Offer to raise leg rest when resident is in recliner.
e. 8/11/23 OT(occupational therapy) to assess recliner for safety.
A review of resident 35's progress notes revealed:
a. On 7/12/2023 a nurses note documented, Admissions coordinator spotted resident on the floor as he was walking by her room. Pt (patient) stated that she slipped off her chair and landed on her butt. Admissions coordinator and CNA (certified nursing assistant) helped resident off of the floor and back into her chair. Nursing assessed, started neuro checks, and risk management. No serious injuries noted at this time. Pt was pleasant and cooperative.
b. On 7/13/23 an IDT event review documented, Unwitnessed fall from recliner . Root cause analysis: reports she slid out of her recliner. Interventions: neuro checks as ordered, hospice notified, non-skid pad to recliner.
c. On 7/21/23 an IDT event review documented, Final disposition: resident had a fall 7/12/23, Intervention: neuro checks as ordered, hospice notified, nonskid pad to recliner. This intervention has worked for this resident, she has had no further falls.
d. On 7/26/23 a nurses note documented, Unwitnessed resident fall. Aide found resident sitting at the bottom of her chair. Dialogue is compromised due to residents cognitive state. When asked if she slid off her chair she said yes. She was assessed and helped back into her chair.
e. On 7/27/23 an IDT event review documented, Unwitnessed fall . Root cause analysis: slid from recliner to the floor. -Intervention: neuro checks as ordered, offer to place resident back in bed after meals, elevate foot/leg rest is elevated when in recliner.
f. On 8/10/23 a nurses note documented, Resident was found on the floor siting next to her recliner. She states that she was trying to assist herself when she slipped off from the recliner to the floor.
g. On 8/11/23 an IDT event review documented, Resident found on floor sitting next to recliner . Intervention: Apply non skid pad to recliner. place resident back in bed after meals, raise leg rest while in recliner.
h. On 8/14/23 a Therapy note documented, Pt given non skid dycem to reclincer to minimize slipping out. [Note: The 7/13/23 IDT note indicated that the non-skid pad was to be placed in the resident's recliner at that time, approximately one month prior.]
On 8/15/23 at 11:55 AM an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated that when a resident falls, facility staff will discuss possible interventions and decide what to add to a care plan. When asked about interventions for resident 35 to prevent further falls, the DON stated that on 7/13 a nonskid pad was added, on 7/26 they were to elevate her recliner footrest while the resident was in the chair, and on 8/10 therapy was going to assess resident 35's chair.
On 8/16/23 at 11:49 AM, an interview was conducted with the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1. LPN 1 stated that she found resident on 8/10/23 and it appeared the resident slid out of her chair. The LPN 1 stated that resident 35 can walk but sometimes when she is sitting and tries to get out of her chair she is too weak. LPN 1 stated that when she went in to assess the resident after the fall on 8/10/23 the items on resident 35's recliner were a sheet and a disposable incontinence pad. An observation on resident 35 was made at this time. Resident 35 was lying in her bed. Resident 35's recliner had a disposable incontinence pad and a folded white sheet on the chair. The non-skid pad was not observed to be in resident 35's recliner.
On 8/16/23 at 12:01 PM, an interview with the Physical Therapy Director (PTD) was conducted. The PTD stated that he assessed resident 35's chair 2 days ago and the assessment proved her chair to be safe. The PTD stated that he placed a non-skid pad and that the non skid pad was the intervention placed for her most recent fall.
On 8/16/23 at 12:40 PM, an observation of resident 35's recliner was made. Resident 35's recliner had a non-skid pad placed on top of the disposable incontinence pad.
8. On 8/1/23 at 2:09 PM, an observation was made of the bathroom located near the front lobby. The water temperature was 131.2 degrees Fareheit in 90 seconds. There was a lock on the door that was not engaged. The bathroom door opened without entering a numbers on the key pad.
On 8/1/23 at 2:15 PM, an observation was made of the bathroom in room [ROOM NUMBER]. The water squirted out of the top of the faucet when turned on. The faucet could not be turned on all the way. The water temperature was 130.0 degrees Farenheit in 39 seconds.
On 8/1/23 at 2:21 PM, an observation was made in the bathroom in room [ROOM NUMBER]. The water temperature was 130.8 degrees Farenheit in 85 seconds.
On 8/1/23 at 2:27 PM, an observation was made in the bathrrom in room [ROOM NUMBER]. The water temperatures was 126.8 degrees Farenheit in 72 seconds. The water was brown that came out of the sink.
On 8/1/23 at 2:35 PM, an observation was made of the bathroom in room [ROOM NUMBER]. The water temperature was 131.5 degrees Farenheit in 52 seconds.
On 8/1/23 at 2:32 PM, an interview was conducted with Corporate Resource Nurse (CRN) 1. CRN 1 stated that Admininstrator (Admin) 1 had been the Maintenance Director. CRN 1 stated Facilities Management Regional Director (FMRD) was over the building maintenance and was not at the facility.
On 8/1/23 at 2:33 PM, an observation was made of the boiler room. The hot water heater temperatures were 140. The mixing valve temperature was 135 degrees Farenheirt.
On 8/1/23 at 2:59 PM, an interview was conducted with the FMRD. The FMRD stated the mixing valve that went to the residents was set to 135 degrees Farenehiet. The FMRD stated there was droppage in the lines to the resident rooms. The FMRD stated the water temperature in the resident bathrooms could not exceed 120 degrees Farenheit. The FMRD stated temperature checks were done every other week unlesss there was a problem and then weekly. The FMRD stated he was not sure when the last temperature checks were done. The FMRD stated the mixing valve was set between 132 and 134 degrees Farenheit.
On 8/1/23 at 3:00 PM, an interview was conducted with the Head of Facilities. The Head of Facilities stated he completed water temperature checks the week before. The Head of Facilties stated the temperatures was 118 degress Farenheit in the bathroom by the front lobby, the end of the 300 hallway was 118 degress Farenheit, the 100 hallway south end was 113 degrees Farenheit. Was unable to read mixing valve temp. The Head of Facilities was asked to provide temperature logs for the facility water temperature checks. There were no temperature checks provided.
On 8/1/23 at 3:48 PM, an interview was conducted the Director of Leadership Development (DLD). The DLD stated there were water temperature checks completed the week of 7/15/23. The DLD stated there was 1 temp that was 119 degrees Farenheit which was too close being high, so he instructed maintenance to turn down the mixing valve temperature. The DLD stated 7/16/23 he went over the water temperatures with Head of Facilities. The DLD stated education was provided to staff on Sunday and Monday morning, just to always have hot waters on their minds. The DLD stated the Water Temperature policy was left blank so that all facilities could write in the temperatures according to their facility.
The Water Temperatures, Safety of Policy Statement revealed:
Tap water in the facility shall be kept within a temperature range to prevent scalding of residents.
Policy Interpretation and Implementation
1. Water heaters that service resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, and tub/shower areas shall be set to temperatures of no more than _______? F ( _______? C), or the maximum allowable temperature per state regulation.
2. Maintenance staff is responsible for checking thermostats and temperature controls in the facility and recording these checks in a maintenance log.
3. Maintenance staff shall conduct periodic tap water temperature checks and record the water temperatures in a safety log.
4. If at any time water temperatures feel excessive to the touch (i.e., hot enough to be painful or cause reddening of the skin after removal of the hand from the water), staff will report this finding to the immediate supervisor.
5. Direct-care staff shall be informed of risk factors for scalding/burns that are more common in the elderly, such as:
a. Decreased skin thickness;
b. Decreased skin sensitivity;
c. Peripheral neuropathy;
d. Reduced reaction time;
e. Decreased cognition;
f. Decreased mobility; and
g. Decreased communication.
6. The length of exposure to warm or hot water, the amount of skin exposed, and the resident's current condition affect whether or not exposure to certain temperatures will cause scalding or burns. Therefore, ongoing resident observation and assessment during prolonged exposure to warm or hot water will help to determine the safety of the situation.
7. Nursing staff will be educated about signs and symptoms of burns (first, second, and third degree) so that such injuries can be recognized and treated appropriately.
8. If a resident is scalded or burned, nursing staff shall follow pertinent first aid and physician notification protocols and report the injury to his or her direct supervisor.
The revised Policy had .1. Water heaters that servactice resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, and tub/shower areas shall be set to temperatures of no more than 120 degrees F (48.9 degrees C), or the maximum allowable temperature per state regulation .
2. Resident 22 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Multiple Sclerosis (MS), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dysphagia, muscle weakness, dementia, anemia, hypertension and age related osteoporosis without pathological fracture.
Resident 22's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 - 8/16/23.
A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], revealed resident 22 required extensive assistance with a two + (plus) persons physical assist for bed mobility and transfers.
A care plan focus dated 12/6/18 with a revision date of 4/6/2020 revealed, resident had limited physical mobility r/t (related to) MS and resident is at risk for falls r/t MS disease process, impaired mobility. Interventions in place were, resident is NON-WEIGHT BEARING, the resident uses a electric wheelchair for locomotion. And provide supportive care, assistance with mobility as needed . OT (Occupational Therapy) to educate CNAs on proper Hoyer protocol.
A care plan focus dated 5/27/19 with a revision date of 4/6/2020 revealed, resident want the Hoyer lift sling to be let underneath her after she is transferred to her wheelchair. Interventions in place were, Check proper placement of the sling PRN (as needed).
A resolved care plan focus dated 3/1/23 with a revision date of 6/6/23 revealed, resident had a R (right) femur fx (fracture). Interventions in place did not include education or training for CNAs when transferring residents who require a two person physical assist.
Resident 22's progress notes were reviewed and revealed the following:
a. 2/18/23 at 11:00 AM: CNA was transferring res. (resident) from power w/c (wheelchair) to bed using the gait belt around the res. CNA explained to the res. what she was going to do with transfer, she put the sheet around the thigh then lifted the feet on to bed at the very edge, cna was on res. bed halfway lifted by gait belt and moved res. towards the bed while res. held onto arm, res. moved towards the bed and heard there was a pop. Res. said she did not feel anything, she was not sure, when positioning the legs and feet CNA noticed the rt. (right) thigh did not looks right, res, denies pain, affected thigh immobilized, asked PT (Physical Therapy) to assesses, NP (Nurse Practitioner), DON (Director of Nursing), and sister [name omitted] notified.
b. 2/18/23 at 11:15 AM: When transferring the res. from w/c to bed CNA heard a pop on her rt. thigh, reported to NP with order and noted, for X-ray rt. femur and rt hip stat requested.
c. 2/18/23 at 1:40 PM: X-ray RESULTS with FX, reported to NP with order to send to [local hospital] for further evaluation and management.
d. 2/23/23 at 6:12 PM: Resident return to facility from [local hospital] after right femur fx, surgery to right femur . Requires extensive assist with bed mobility, transfers, and other ADLs. PT. OT needs treat and eval.
An IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) review was conducted on 2/20/23 the following interventions were documented, MD notified, x-ray obtained of the right leg, NP notified that the leg appeared to have a fx, sent resident to the ER (emergency room) for further evaluation. No intervention was put in place for CNA education on transferring residents.
The exhibit 358 had alleged that on 06/01/2023 at 12:58 PM, the facility reported that on 02/18/2023 at 11:00 AM, the Resident was being transferred to bed by 2 unidentified staff members. During the transfer a pop was heard and the CNA had noted the right thigh looked abnormal but the Resident denied any pain. STAT X-ray was ordered and per the results of the X-ray the Resident was sent to [local hospital] for further evaluation. A fracture was detected. Ombudsman was notified. The investigation was completed by Administrator (Admin) 1. The allegation was Not verified: Abuse can not be verified at this time as resident is at risk for fractures related to her diagnosis of osteoporosis. Furthermore, there was no intent to cause harm. Patient is at baseline as evidence by participating in facility activities, ambulate via electric wheelchair throughout facility, and continues to participate in family events outside facility. The corrective actions taken were Education completed on correct transfer techniques. Facility ordered more slings to be available for resident use. There was an interview documented with resident 22 by the Admin 1. A form titled Interview with [Resident 22] on 6/7/23, [Resident 22] stated she was transferred by a CNA into her bed without the use of the Hoyer lift. When the aid transferred her it resulted in a fracture to her right femur. Resident stated she has no lasting pain, resident stated she feels safe at the facility. Resident 20 had signed the form by signing her initials and the form had been witnessed by the Admin 1's signature.
On 8/0/23 11:36 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 22. Resident 22 stated they were moving me from me from bed to chair and the didn't use the proper lift. Resident 22 stated there wasn't one available and they didn't want to wait for one. Resident 22 stated, I can't remember everything that happened but I can remember that it hurt. They have used the sling since then and I am glad that it is over. I didn't like it happening and I didn't like to go to the hospital. Resident 22 was observed to be in her motorized wheelchair, she was unable to move either leg, she had a blanket under each leg, resident was seat belted in place. Resident 22 was observed to have a Hoyer sling in place underneath her.
On 8/9/23 at 4:45 PM, in interview was conducted with CNA 9. CNA 9 stated on the day resident 22 broke her femur she was sitting in her wheelchair and there wasn't a Hoyer lift sling underneath her. CNA 9 stated she didn't know why the previous aide hadn't left one there and stated resident 22 was anxious to get back to bed. CNA 9 stated she wasn't resident 22's aide but was trying to help out. She went out into the hallway to find someone to help her transfer resident 22 but couldn't find anyone. CNA 9 stated she then moved resident to the side of her bed, so that her wheelchair was parallel with the bed. CNA 9 stated she then lifted resident 22's legs up on the bed so that her heels were on the bed. CNA 9 then placed a sheet around both of resident 22's legs just above the knee level. CNA 9 stated she then climbed onto resident 22's bed so that she was facing resident 22. CNA 9 stated she had resident 22 put both her arms around her neck. CNA 9 them grabbed hold of the gait belt resident 22 had on with her left hand and wrapped the sheet around her right hand and tucked it under her right armpit. CNA 9 stated at that time she pulled resident 22 over onto the bed in one smooth motion, kindof like a slide board situation. CNA 9 stated the resident's legs did not get caught on anything and she didn't know how this happened. CNA 9 stated she noticed something was wrong when there was an audible sound and resident 22's right thigh didn't look quite right. CNA 9 stated at that time she went out to get someone to help her and the nurse came in to assess the resident. CNA 9 stated the resident did not appear to be in any pain and was sent to the ER for evaluation. CNA 9 stated she did not remember if there was enough staff working in the facility that day. CNA 9 stated she did not know why there were not enough Hoyer slings that day. CNA 9 she had done this maneuver many many times and stated she had seen this technique used at the facility before. CNA 9 stated the best practice would have been to wait for another staff member to help use the Hoyer lift, if there was a sling under resident 22. The next would have been, since there was no sling, to have 2 other staff help move her over to the bed, the next safest option would be to have just one staff help move her over - kind of like a fireman carry. The method I used would be that last option to use. CNA 9 stated she was taught this in training and was sure she was taught it at the facility by someone but was unsure who. CNA 9 stated, If she had the sling under her this wouldn't have happened. This was avoidable in every way if the Hoyer was used.
On 8/9/23 at 5:03 PM, an interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) 9. RN 9 stated the agency aide went down to resident 22's room and was down there for a very long time. RN 9 stated the aide is agency, but she is a regular at the facility and comes there a lot and has worked with resident 22 before. RN 9 stated she was sitting at the nurses desk when CNA 9 came out and called to her for help. RN 9 stated resident 22 was already in bed when she entered resident 22's room. RN 9 stated she assessed resident 22 and could see an obvious dislocation, resident 22 did not complain of any pain or discomfort. RN 9 stated emergency services were called, and when they came they gave her some morphine and transferred her out. RN 9 stated she did not remember seeing a Hoyer sling in the room and there was not a Hoyer lift in the room. RN 9 stated CNA 9 told her she had lifted resident 22 from under her arms to get her over to the bed. RN 9 stated resident 22 is always a two person assist using the Hoyer lift, resident 22 can't walk or put any weight on her legs. Her arms are weak also. RN 9 stated there was enough staff on that day to have two people transfer resident 22.
On 8/10/23 at 12:35 PM, a follow up interview was conducted with resident 22. Resident 22 stated she was unable to lift her arms high enough to place them around anyone's neck. Resident 22 stated her hands are folded from arthritis and too weak to do that.
On 8/10/23 at 12:50 PM, an observation was made of CNA 10 and NA (Nursing Assistant) 2. Resident 22 was observed to be in the wheelchair, CNA 10 was observed to move resident 22 close to the end of the bed. CNA 10 and NA 2 were observed to attach the Hoyer sling that was underneath resident 22. CNA 10 lifted resident 22 out of the wheelchair using the Hoyer lift, NA 2 was observed to stay close at the side or resident 22 during the transfer. CNA 10 then moved the Hoyer lift and resident 22 parallel to resident 22's bed. Resident 22 was placed over the bed and gently lowered down onto the middle of the bed, NA 2 stood on the opposite side of the bed and guided resident 22 down. Resident 22 was rolled to her left side with the NA 2 blocking her from falling and then rolled to the right side with CNA 10 blocking her from falling while the Hoyer lift sling was removed and then placed on resident 22's wheelchair for future use. An immediate interview was conducted with CNA 10. CNA 10 stated there are not enough Hoyer lift slings, especially when they are sent to the laundry to get washed. CNA 10 stated there is always two people to transfer resident 22 with the Hoyer. If there isn't a Hoyer lift available then we use more than two people to transfer her, never only one person.
On 8/10/23 at 9:19 AM, CNA 5. CNA 5 stated she had worked the day shift that resident 22 had gotten injured. CNA 5 stated she came back from break, and CNA 9 had answered resident 22's call light. CNA 5 stated she remembered a Hoyer sling was not in resident 22's room, it was being washed. CNA 5 stated we have a shortage of slings and there weren't any other Hoyer slings available. CNA 5 stated she remembered that her and another aide had manually transferred resident 22 to her wheelchair from her bed using the fireman carry. CNA 5 stated that CNA 9 told her that she was transferred resident 22 by putting a gait belt around her knees, then she used resident 22's arm and pulled her across the bed. CNA 5 stated it was a shock to see resident 22's leg. CNA 5 stated she had never seen anything like that. CNA 5 stated when she came into the room the nurse was already in there. CNA 5 stated when she entered resident 22's room it too late for me to tell CNA 9 that there wasn't a Hoyer sling. CNA 5 stated we do not transfer residents that way. CNA 5 stated they did get Hoyer lift training. CNA 5 stated physical therapy came in to check resident 22, then the nurse called the ambulance and resident 22 was sent out that day. Resident 22 didn't complain of any pain but her right leg looked deformed. CNA 5 stated that resident 22 did say, please use the Hoyer sling when we were going to move her again.
On 8/10/23 at 2:16 PM, an interview was conducted with the Certified Nursing Assistant Coordinator (CNAC). The CNAC stated the CNAs are never taught to get on the bed when doing transfers. The CNAC stated upon hire the CNAs are shown how to use the Hoyer lift and we take them in a room and demonstrate with them as patients, so they can experience it and to show them how to use it.
On 8/10/23 at 3:03 PM, an interview was conducted with the Physical Therapy Director (PTD). The PTD stated he was part of the orientation team. The PTD stated he would go over the Hoyer lift, Sit to Stand, and Stand Pivot Therapy. The PTD stated he would simulate the situation. The PTD stated he did not ever teach them to get on the bed to transfer a resident from a chair to a bed. The PTD stated the CNAs should definitely use two people when transferring resident 22, her legs won't hold her up so a Sit to Stand would not work. The PTD stated he would not do a stand pivot with her, her legs would not hold her. The PDT stated he would recommend a Hoyer left with resident 22, and it's always a two person.
On 8/10/23 at 4:01 PM, an interview was conducted with the Admin 1. The Admin 1 stated the incident wasn't reported timely because they had not been reporting significant injuries prior to a training they completed that required them to do so. The Admin 1 stated this incident was not verified as abuse because it was not intentional to harm the resident as a transfer was done so it was not verified as abuse. Admin 1 stated it was not viewed as neglect because we provided goods and services the resident as requested. We transferred the resident to her bed and that is the service she requested so we don't view it as neglect at this time. The Admin 1 stated we did offer education to the staff in regards to transfers. The Admin stated the staff member was not able to locate the Hoyer when the accident occurred. The Admin 1 stated this happened in February and I was reporting it in June. The Admin 1 stated we do not view it as neglect or abuse, we were providing the services to the resident but the employee did not think it through and caused the resident an injury.
5. Resident 18 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included hemiplegia, conversion disorder with seizures, Todd's paralysis, morbid obesity, lack of coordination, abnormalities of gait and mobility, anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and seizures.
On 7/31/23 at 10:59 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 18. Resident 18 stated he did not remember having a fall and thought it might have been another resident. [Note: A facility reported incident (FRI) was received on 4/20/23 regarding resident 18's reported fall.]
Resident 18's medical record was reviewed.
A review of fall risk assessments revealed that on 11/22/22, resident 18 was assessed as being at moderate risk for falls. On 2/21/23, resident 18 was assessed as being at high risk for falls. On 3/15/23, resident 18 was assessed as being at high risk for falls, and on 7/18/23, resident 18 was assessed as being at moderate risk for falls.
A care plan, initiated on 8/9/22, revealed that resident 18 was at risk for falls related to impaired mobility, history of repeated falls, and seizure disorder. The goals included, resident will be free from falls by the review date. Interventions included, Be sure the resident's call light is within reach, encourage the resident to use it for assistance when needed; assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)'s as needed (PRN); provide safe environment; follow facility fall protocol; anticipate needs; therapy to evaluate and treat as ordered or as needed; use safety prevention devices as ordered/prn; send to emergency room (ER) for evaluation; Computed Tomography (CT) scan, x-ray, Intra-Venous (IV) fluids in acute; house Medical Doctor (MD) to do medication review; non-skid pad to wheelchair; bed in lowest position; monitor scratches; social services (SS) to educate for smoking cessation; Neurologist appointment; Labs as ordered; continue to monitor seizure activity; monitor and treat skin tears; house MD to assess meds, condition and cares; educate to use call light and ask for help after seizure activity. The care plan was revised on 11/17/22, 4/1/23, and 7/26/23.
A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed that resident 18 required 1 person physical assistance with transfers.
On 4/21/23 a progress note revealed an Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT) meeting was held to review resident 18's reported fall. The progress note stated,DOI (date of injury) 4/17/23 .IDT: 4/21/23 .Event: unwitnessed fall .Resident status prior to event: Stable .Risk factors: transferring without assistance, received Lorazepam prior to fall .Preventative measures prior to event: assist with ADL's (activities of daily living), call light within reach, med(medication)/treatment as ordered, anticipate needs, pain control .root cause analysis: ambulating without assistance, weakness, increased sedation .Interventions: ordered ammonia level.
On 8/7/23 at 3:06 PM, an interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) 1. RN 1 stated she was familiar with resident 18's care. RN 1 stated resident 18 did not have any preventative measures in place to stop his seizures. RN 1 stated resident 18 had Ativan for administration after a seizure, and that he would usually pass out after having a seizure. RN 1 stated that resident 18 used to fall frequently after having seizure, and that the Ativan caused him difficulty with mobility. RN 1 stated she did not know where resident 18 had fallen after his seizure event on 4/16/23. RN 1 stated resident 18 may have been in the bathroom. RN 1 stated that resident 18 did not always call for help. RN 1 stated if a resident sustained a fall, the CNA should notify the nurse and the nurse should assess the resident before getting up. RN 1 stated the protocol was to notify the Director of Nursing (DON), the physician, and the resident's family if applicable. RN 1 stated the fall protocol also included doing neurological checks, if the fall was unwitnessed, every 15 minutes for the first hour, then every 30 minutes for a total of 2 days. RN 1 stated the nurses assessment included doing a full set of vitals, having the resident squeeze the nurses hands, and looking at the resident's pupils. RN 1 also stated depending on the reason for the fall, the care plan might be changed.
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SERIOUS
(H)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0865
(Tag F0865)
A resident was harmed · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview, record review, and observation, multiple system failures were identified during the survey, and the facility was found to be in non-compliance at a harm level with F600, F644, F679...
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Based on interview, record review, and observation, multiple system failures were identified during the survey, and the facility was found to be in non-compliance at a harm level with F600, F644, F679, F686, F689, F692, F726, F742; and F812 at an Immediately Jeopardy level, indicating substandard quality of care. Resident identifiers: 16, 18, 20, 22, 35, 39, 40, 44, 49, 50, 51, 54, 62, 65, 78, 88, 156, and 158.
Findings include:
1. Based on interview and record review it was determined, for 5 of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not ensure each resident was free from verbal, mental, sexual, or physical abuse. Specifically, a resident was forced to do Activities of Daily Living (ADL's), a male resident did not have the mental capacity to consent prior to moving in with a female resident, a resident was transferred inappropriately resulting in a femur fracture, and a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was allowed to work with a specific resident after the CNA caused the resident to fall. This resulted in a finding of HARM for 3 residents. Resident identifiers: 16, 20, 22, 44 and 78. [Cross refer to F600].
2. Based on interview and record review, it was determined for 1 of 68 sampled residents, the facility did not incorporate the recommendations from the Pre-admission Screening Resident Review (PASRR) Level II into the resident's assessment, care planning and transitions of care. Specifically, a PASRR Level II evaluation identified that a resident needed mental health services and the facility did not arrange for those services. The findings for this deficiency were determined to have occurred at a harm level. Resident identifier: 62. [Cross refer to F644]
3. Based on observation, interview and record review it was determined, 6 out of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not provide an ongoing program to support resident in their choice of activities, both facility-sponsored group and individual activities and independent activities, designed to meet the interest of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, encouraging both independence and interaction in the community based on the residents comprehensive assessment and care plan. Specifically, residents complained about not having activities, observations were made of less than 10 residents per activity, and one on one activities were not being provided. The findings for one resident were determined to have occurred at a harm level. Resident identifiers: 16, 20, 49, 51, 54 and 62. [Cross refer to F679]
4. Based on interview, observation and interview, the facility did not ensure that for 2 of 68 sample residents without pressure ulcers did not develop pressure ulcers unless the individual's clinical condition demonstrates that they were unavoidable; and residents with pressure ulcers received necessary treatment and services. Specifically, a resident developed a pressure ulcer during his stay, and did not receive timely skin checks or wound treatments. The findings for this resident were determined to have occurred at a harm level. In addition, a resident was not repositioned appropriately. Resident identifiers: 65 and 158. [Cross refer to F686]
5. Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility did not ensure that 10 of 68 sample residents
received adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents. Specifically, residents eloped from the facility, water temperatures were at a level that could cause burns, interventions were not put into place after falls to prevent additional falls, a door was not working correctly, and staff transfers resulted in resident injury. Three of the findings were determined to have occurred at a harm level. Resident identifiers: 18, 22, 35, 39, 40, 49, 50, 51, 54, and 156. [Cross refer to F689]
6. Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility did not ensure that 4 of 68 sampled residents maintained acceptable parameters of nutritional status. Specifically, residents experienced weight loss and pressure sores without timely and appropriate interventions. This will be cited at a harm level for resident 65. In addition, residents were not provided interventions to prevent weight loss further weight loss. Resident identifiers: 16, 44, 65 and 88. [Cross refer to F692]
7. Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined for 2 of 68 sampled residents, that 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. The facility must ensure that nurse aides were able to demonstrate competency in skills and techniques necessary to care for residents' needs. Specifically, facility staff transferred a resident who required a two person physical assist resulting in a femur fracture. Also, a resident who sustained a fall was not assessed by the nurse or monitored after the fall. The findings for resident 22 were determined to have occurred at a harm level. Resident identifier: 18 and 22. [Cross refer to F726]
8. Based on observation, interview and record review it was determined, for 1 of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not ensure that a resident who displayed or was diagnosed with a mental disorder or a psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who had a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder, received appropriate treatment and services to correct the assessed problem or to attain the highest practical mental and psychosocial well-being. Specifically, a resident with suicidal ideation and a Pre-admission Screening Resident Review (PASRR) Level II evaluation identified that a resident needed mental health services and the facility did not arrange for those services. The findings for resident 62 were found to have occurred at a harm level. Resident identifier: 62. [Cross refer to F742]
9. Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, there were 2 freezers in the kitchen that did not maintain appropriate temperatures to keep food items frozen. These findings resulted in immediate jeopardy. [Cross refer to F812]
10. In addition, the facility was found to be in non-compliance with F584, F656, F677, F686, F689, F692, F761, F812, F842, and F880 during this recertification survey as well as the previous recertification survey conducted in October 2021.
On 8/16/23 at 2:28 PM an interview with Administrator (Admin 2) was conducted. Admin 2 stated he started as the administrator for this facility the end of July 2023. Admin 2 stated that he likes to have monthly Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings. Admin 2 stated wants to have all the department heads in the meetings; dietary, nursing, housekeeping, and activities then task out the different interventions. Admin 2 stated he goes to morning meetings to learn about issues from the previous day. Admin 2 stated then he learns how the team is addressing the issues like falls and abuses. Admin 2 stated by going to morning meeting he can verify and quantify data, like last month if there were 10 falls, he expects that interventions are put into place. Admin 2 stated the interventions would be reviewed again at the next meeting and if falls have dropped then it is showing interventions are working. Admin 2 stated situations change all the time, when you think things are good, something always pops up. Admin 2 stated then it is time to reevaluate interventions and this done with audits, logs, consult reports, just keeping track, and document.
SERIOUS
(H)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
QAPI Program
(Tag F0867)
A resident was harmed · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies; and regularly review and analyze...
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Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies; and regularly review and analyze data, including data collected under the QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) program, and act on available data to make improvements. Specifically, deficient practices identified during the survey included repeat deficiencies in the areas of prevention of accident hazards, develop and or implement comprehensive care plans, provide activities of daily living (ADLs) care for dependent residents, maintenance of nutrition, label and store drugs and biologicals, maintaining identifiable information in the resident records, infection prevention, and Food storage. Resident identifiers: 16, 18, 20, 22, 35, 39, 40, 44, 49, 50, 51, 54, 62, 65, 78, 88, 156, and 158.
Findings include:
1. Based on interview and record review it was determined, for 5 of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not ensure each resident was free from verbal, mental, sexual, or physical abuse. Specifically, a resident was forced to do Activities of Daily Living (ADL's), a male resident did not have the mental capacity to consent prior to moving in with a female resident, a resident was transferred inappropriately resulting in a femur fracture, and a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was allowed to work with a specific resident after the CNA caused the resident to fall. This resulted in a finding of HARM for 3 residents. Resident identifiers: 16, 20, 22, 44 and 78. [Cross refer to F600].
2. Based on interview and record review, it was determined for 1 of 68 sampled residents, the facility did not incorporate the recommendations from the Pre-admission Screening Resident Review (PASRR) Level II into the resident's assessment, care planning and transitions of care. Specifically, a PASRR Level II evaluation identified that a resident needed mental health services and the facility did not arrange for those services. The findings for this deficiency were determined to have occurred at a harm level. Resident identifier: 62. [Cross refer to F644]
3. Based on observation, interview and record review it was determined, 6 out of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not provide an ongoing program to support resident in their choice of activities, both facility-sponsored group and individual activities and independent activities, designed to meet the interest of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, encouraging both independence and interaction in the community based on the residents comprehensive assessment and care plan. Specifically, residents complained about not having activities, observations were made of less than 10 residents per activity, and one on one activities were not being provided. The findings for one resident were determined to have occurred at a harm level. Resident identifiers: 16, 20, 49, 51, 54 and 62. [Cross refer to F679]
4. Based on interview, observation and interview, the facility did not ensure that for 2 of 68 sample residents without pressure ulcers did not develop pressure ulcers unless the individual's clinical condition demonstrates that they were unavoidable; and residents with pressure ulcers received necessary treatment and services. Specifically, a resident developed a pressure ulcer during his stay, and did not receive timely skin checks or wound treatments. The findings for this resident were determined to have occurred at a harm level. In addition, a resident was not repositioned appropriately. Resident identifiers: 65 and 158. [Cross refer to F686]
5. Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility did not ensure that 10 of 68 sample residents received adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents. Specifically, residents eloped from the facility, water temperatures were at a level that could cause burns, interventions were not put into place after falls to prevent additional falls, a door was not working correctly, and staff transfers resulted in resident injury. Three of the findings were determined to have occurred at a harm level. Resident identifiers: 18, 22, 35, 39, 40, 49, 50, 51, 54, and 156. [Cross refer to F689]
6. Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility did not ensure that 4 of 68 sampled residents maintained acceptable parameters of nutritional status. Specifically, residents experienced weight loss and pressure sores without timely and appropriate interventions. This will be cited at a harm level for resident 65. In addition, residents were not provided interventions to prevent weight loss further weight loss. Resident identifiers: 16, 44, 65 and 88. [Cross refer to F692]
7. Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined for 2 of 68 sampled residents, that 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. The facility must ensure that nurse aides were able to demonstrate competency in skills and techniques necessary to care for residents' needs. Specifically, facility staff transferred a resident who required a two person physical assist resulting in a femur fracture. Also, a resident who sustained a fall was not assessed by the nurse or monitored after the fall. The findings for resident 22 were determined to have occurred at a harm level. Resident identifier: 18 and 22. [Cross refer to F726]
8. Based on observation, interview and record review it was determined, for 1 of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not ensure that a resident who displayed or was diagnosed with a mental disorder or a psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who had a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder, received appropriate treatment and services to correct the assessed problem or to attain the highest practical mental and psychosocial well-being. Specifically, a resident with suicidal ideation and a Pre-admission Screening Resident Review (PASRR) Level II evaluation identified that a resident needed mental health services and the facility did not arrange for those services. The findings for resident 62 were found to have occurred at a harm level. Resident identifier: 62. [Cross refer to F742]
9. Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, there were 2 freezers in the kitchen that did not maintain appropriate temperatures to keep food items frozen. These findings resulted in immediate jeopardy. [Cross refer to F812]
10. In addition, the facility was found to be in non-compliance with F584, F656, F677, F686, F689, F692, F761, F812, F842, and F880 during this recertification survey as well as the previous recertification survey conducted in October 2021.
On 8/16/23 at 2:28 PM an interview with Administrator (Admin 2) was conducted. Admin 2 stated he started as the administrator for this facility the end of July 2023. Admin 2 stated that he likes to have monthly Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings. Admin 2 stated wants to have all the department heads in the meetings; dietary, nursing, housekeeping, and activities then task out the different interventions. Admin 2 stated he goes to morning meetings to learn about issues from the previous day. Admin 2 stated then he learns how the team is addressing the issues like falls and abuses. Admin 2 stated by going to morning meeting he can verify and quantify data, like last month if there were 10 falls, he expects that interventions are put into place. Admin 2 stated the interventions would be reviewed again at the next meeting and if falls have dropped then it is showing interventions are working. Admin 2 stated situations change all the time, when you think things are good, something always pops up. Admin 2 stated then it is time to reevaluate interventions and this done with audits, logs, consult reports, just keeping track, and document.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident 38 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included other specified arthritis multiple sites, bi...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident 38 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included other specified arthritis multiple sites, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, unspecified dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder, polyneuropathy, and presence of right artificial hip joint.
Resident 38's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed that resident 38 had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12 which indicated moderately impaired cognition.
On 7/31/23 at 11:53 AM an interview with resident 38 was conducted. Resident 38 stated she has a problem with the dietary manager (DM), stating he is kind of mouthy. Resident 38 stated the DM has told her things like, you can't fire me. What do you want? . Get out of my kitchen and don't come back! Resident 38 stated the DM has gotten in my face and said, This is what you get if you don't like it don't eat it.
On 8/10/23 at 10:04 AM a follow-up interview with resident 38 was conducted. Resident 38 stated [name of DM] is mean. Resident 38 stated the DM is one that you cannot tell him anything because he gets very offended. Resident 38 stated about 10 days ago she went to the kitchen and just opened the door to get a cup of coffee and he told her, Get out of my god damn kitchen. Resident 38 stated about the DM, He scares you into silence.
3. A review of notes for FOOD COMMITTEE MEETING [NAME] 8/4/23 revealed the following:
a. Dietary Manager his attitude is not positive and states he doesn't have time for the residents.
On 8/10/23 at 10:24 AM an interview with Social Services Assistant (SSA) was conducted. The SSA stated during the food council meeting held the previous week, multiple residents stated that DM was raising his voice to them. The SSA stated this was the first time she had heard issues about the DM, and that none of the residents have not brought this to her attention. The SSA stated she did not see the interaction between the DM and the residents.
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not ensure that each resident is treated with respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life, recognizing each resident's individuality. Specifically, staff members did not knock prior to entering a resident room, and multiple residents reported that the Dietary Manager did not treat them with respect. Resident identifiers: 38 and 149.
Findings include:
1. Resident 149 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included cellulitis of the lower limb, acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, diabetes mellitus, and sepsis.
On 7/31/23 at 10:44 AM, an interview was initiated with resident 149. At 10:58 AM, during the interview, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 5 entered the resident's room without knocking. As she entered, CNA 5 stated to the resident, I'm going to come back and weigh you. Oh. CNA 5 made eye contact with the surveyor, went back out to the resident's door, and knocked and asked permission to enter.
On 7/31/23 at 11:10 AM, again during the interview with resident 149, Registered Nurse (RN) 7 entered resident 149's room without knocking. As RN 7 was entering 149's room, she stated that she was going to disconnect the resident's medication from the PICC line.
On 8/14/23 at 3:20 PM, an interview was conducted with Administrator (Admin) 2. Admin 2 stated that all staff should be knocking before entering resident rooms.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0557
(Tag F0557)
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, for 2 of 68 sample residents, the facility did not ensure th...
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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 2 of 68 sample residents, the facility did not ensure the residents' right to retain and use personal possessions. Specifically, residents' clothing was lost. Resident identifiers: 31 and 94.
Findings include:
1. Resident 94 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis which included weakness, anxiety and depression.
On 8/1/23 at 2:46 PM, an interview was conducted with Resident 94. Resident 94 stated that she was missing the clothing she came to the facility with. Resident 94 stated that she gave her clothing to staff to be washed. Resident 94 stated that her clothing was placed in a sack and taken down to be cleaned, but she has not received those items back. Resident 94 stated that since facility staff could not locate her clothing she was placed in a hospital gown. She stated that she did not want to wear a hospital gown and wanted to wear her own clothing. Resident 94 stated that she was missing a gray coca cola shirt, a black shirt, a blue shirt, two pairs of pants and night wear. Resident 94 stated that the facility did not take inventory of the items she had when she arrived. Resident 94 was observed to be wearing a hospital gown.
On 8/2/23 at approximately 12:00 PM, Resident 94 was observed to be wearing a hospital gown.
On 8/7/23 at 10:36 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 94. Resident 94 stated that she still did not have any of her own clothing and that her son bought her a shirt and shorts on 8/5/23. Resident 94 stated that she came to the facility from her house and was wearing clothing and brought clothing from home when she arrived. Resident 94 was observed to be in a gray [NAME] Mouse shirt and shorts.
On 8/7/23 at 11:25 AM, an interview was conducted with a Housekeeper (HSK) 2. HSK 2 stated that if clothing was not labeled with a resident name, the clothing will hang on a rack only including other non labeled clothing. HSK 2 stated that if a resident was missing clothing, the resident was placed on a list along with the clothing they were missing and the housekeepers would watch for those items. HSK 2 stated that he did know that resident 94 asked about missing clothing but she was not added to the list of residents with missing clothing.
On 8/7/23 at 11:30 AM, an interview was conducted with Nursing assistant (NA) 2. The NA 2 stated that when a resident is first admitted , facility staff would look through all of the items a resident brought and write it down on an inventory sheet. The NA 2 stated that medical records will keep the inventory sheets and place that in the residents file. The NA 2 stated that if a resident complained of missing clothing, and the item cannot be located she will write down what is missing and inform housekeeping to watch for the items.
Resident 94 medical record was reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
An inventory list for resident 94 could not be located in the electronic medical records.
On 8/8/23 at 2:25 PM , an interview was conducted with Resident Advocate (RA). The RA stated that a resident admitted to the facility was supposed to have an inventory sheet completed. The RA stated that she was caught up on scanning the documentation into residents charts. The RA reviewed resident 94's medical records and could not locate an inventory sheet. The RA stated that the inventory sheet was given to a nurse to have the resident sign the inventory sheet because it was possibly not signed by resident 94. The RA stated that the inventory sheet for resident 94 may be located at the nurses station. The RA stated that they were going to be replacing the the inventory process with a new process so they would have less problems with missing items. The RA stated that they were aware of the complaints from resident 94 regarding her missing items and that they gave her clothing from the facility donation clothing.
On 8/8/23 at 2:43 PM, an interview was conducted with registered nurse (RN) 5. RN 5 stated that she did not have an inventory list for resident 94 and that she was not given a new inventory sheet to fill out for resident 94. RN 5 was unable to locate an inventory sheet at the nurses station for resident 94.
On 8/8/23 at 2:45 PM, an observation of resident 94 was made. Resident 94 was observed to be in a gray [NAME] Mouse shirt and shorts, the same clothing she was wearing on 8/7/23.
On 8/9/23 at 9:03 AM, an observation of resident 94 was made. Resident 94 was observed to be in a hospital gown, and stated that she would like to be in clothing. The Wound nurse (WN) opened resident 94's closet and took inventory of the items, which included: one black sweater, one pair of gray sweat pants and a light blue shirt. Resident 94 stated that the facility had given her the light blue shirt but it was old and see through, she stated that she felt uncomfortable wearing that item of clothing. Resident 94 stated that she had not filled out a grievance form for the missing items.
On 8/9/23 at 10:21 AM, an interview was conducted with the social services assistant (SSA). SSA stated that if someone has a grievance, the facility would review them every morning and make sure the correct form is filled out. Once the grievance form is filled out, it would go to the resident advocate (RA) to be filed in the grievance binder. The RA would then get the grievance information to the correct department so they can begin the process to complete it. The SSA stated if a resident complained of missing property a grievance is filled out and filled. She stated that there was not a grievance placed for resident 94's clothing, but that she had informed resident 94's hospice company of her missing clothing. The SSA stated that the hospice company would go to resident 94's house to get clothing for her that she would like to wear.
2. On 7/31/23 at 11:30 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 31's wife. Resident 31's wife stated that since resident 31 was admitted , 4 pair of pants, 7 pairs of socks, and multiple shorts and shirts had gone missing. Resident 31's wife stated that the resident's name had been put inside his clothing to prevent it from being lost. Resident 31's wife stated that she had informed multiple Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), but the CNAs looked but can't find the missing items. Resident 31's wife stated she had not been offered to fill out a grievance form for the missing items.
Resident 31 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included covid-19, viral pneumonia, chronic kidney disease stage 4, dementia, depression and acute respiratory failure.
Resident 31's medical record was reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
An inventory list for resident 31 could not be located in the electronic medical record.
On 8/16/23 at 9:44 AM, an interview was conducted with the RA. The RA confirmed that an inventory list for resident 31 had not been completed or entered into the electronic medical record. The RA stated she was unaware of resident 31's missing items.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
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 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not provide each resident with reasonable accommodation of resident needs and preferences. Specifically, a resident was not provided return transportation to the facility on two separate occasions when requested by the resident, after going on a leave of absence. Resident identifier: 9.
Findings include:
Resident 9 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included achondroplasia, altered mental status, hypokalemia, chronic pain, pressure ulcer, difficulty walking, muscle weakness, lack of coordination, spinal stenosis, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety and dependence on a wheelchair.
Resident 9's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 - 8/16/23.
A Nurse progress note dated 5/1/23 documented the following, Pt (patient) called facility to state she was stuck up in [local city] after visiting a friend, staff called and notified DON (Director of Nursing), who also notified administrator. Both are aware, [resident] notified that she is responsible to find her own way home, she is axox (alert and oriented times) 4 and able to make her own decisions.
A Nurse progress note dated 5/22/23 documented the following, Pt (patient) signed herself out at 1340 (1:40 PM) on 5/21/23. At 2200 (10:00 PM) I attempted to call her cell phone number because she was yet to arrive, with no answer. At 2330 (11:30 PM) I called pt again and her sister. The sister [name omitted] had not seen her all day. MD (medical doctor) notified. At 0100 (1:00 AM) 5/22/23 I received a call from Officer [name omitted] from [local transit authority) police department that he was with [resident) at the transit station and that she had missed the last train and her aunt was with her but they didn't have a big enough car to transport her with the wheelchair. I advised that we don't have access to the transport vans. I called DON and she said that it was the patients responsibility to get back here, I let the officer know. Pt will spend the night at her aunts and will go get her wheelchair from the police station in the morning.
A quarterly MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated 5/19/23, documented resident 9 required extensive assistance with transfers using a one person physical assist.
A care plan focus dated 2/17/22 documented, resident at risk for falls d/t (due to) alteration in musculoskelatal status, impaired mobility, altered ADL (Activities of Daily Living) ability, assistive devices for mobility, hx (history) of falls, unsteady gait. Interventions put in place were, to anticipate needs, monitor risk for falls, provide a safe environment, monitor for fatigue, and assist with ADL's PRN (as needed).
On 8/14/23 at 3:30 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 9. Resident 9 stated that for the first incident, she had gone to her old care center to see a friend. Resident 9 stated when she tried to return to the facility, she had missed the bus and there was construction so she could not cross the street in her wheelchair to catch the last bus. Resident 9 stated she called the facility to see if they could tell her what would be best and to see if they would come and get her. Resident 9 stated the DON told her no they would not come pick her up and stated, Well, you're just going to have to learn sometime. Resident 9 stated she was expected to figure out how to get home and that the facility would not come pick her up. Resident 9 stated this happened at night time so she decided to go back to the other care center, but she was unable to stay there per their policy. Resident 9 stated they kicked her out at 11:00 PM. Resident 9 stated she tried to hide on the street to stay safe because it was dark and not a very nice area. Resident 9 then stated she had an idea, she drove her motorized wheelchair to the local hospital emergency department, stayed all night in the waiting room and took the morning bus back to the facility. Resident 9 stated she was unsure how she got back to the facility on the second incident, all she knew was that her wheelchair would not fit and that the facility would not come pick her up when they called and asked for help. Resident 9 stated she worried a lot about leaving the facility now and if she does leave she had to make extra sure of all the bus schedules are correct so she does not get left anywhere.
On 8/14/23 at 12:28 PM, an interview was conducted with the Social Services Assistant (SSA). The SSA stated a leave of absence (LOA) could be scheduled or unscheduled. If scheduled and the resident wanted to go with their family then social services would make sure it was ok with the management team. The SSA stated they wanted to make sure the resident would not lose their benefits so we would work as a team to do what is best. If it is unscheduled, then the administration does what they need to and considered it an elopement. The family sets up the rides for the LOA and they would just let the management know. The SSA stated that the facility did not give rides, unless needed, but if they need a ride, then of course we would go get them, or transport will go get them. We would send a call out to staff or use another transport to get them home. But they need to let us know that they need to come back and we will go get them.
On 8/14/23 at 12:33 PM an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated that a
LOA for residents depended on the resident and where they are going, and if it was to a safe place. The DON stated the following: If they are leaving, we find out where they are going, make sure it is safe, let the MD know, send needed medications with the resident. Make sure we have the correct phone number for the person they will be with and follow up with the family. They are supposed to give a date for returning and they are supposed to tell us when they haven't come back. If they haven't called us, or if we can't find them then we treat it as elopement. They set up their own rides to and from the LOA. They are still responsible to find their way to get back, we don't have a lot of people to get them. If they have a safe place to go to then we encourage them to go there and return in the morning. It is their responsibility to figure out a way to get back to the facility, even if they call asking for us to come pick them up. For resident 9, on 5/1/23 I asked the administrator and she told me it was her responsibility to find her way home. The only other way would have been to call a local transport company to bring her home. For the incident on 5/22/23 with this same resident, I notified the administrator and she stated the resident was responsible to find her own way back to the facility. The DON stated the resident is responsible to stay safe while on LOA.
On 8/14/23 at 1:07 PM an interview was conducted with the Administrator (Admin) 2. The Admin 2 stated he was not the administrator of the building at the time of the incidents but the expectation was that the residents would sign out and let the nurses know they were leaving the facility. The family was also expected to sign out at the front desk so there is a double check. The LOA form has an area where the resident can put when they left and the estimated time back. The Admin 2 stated it was the family's responsibility to pick them up and bring them home. The Admin 2 stated if the family could not return the resident or if the resident called for assistance then the facility would find a way to go get them. The more information we have when they leave the better so we can accommodate them.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0573
(Tag F0573)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility did not allow 1 of 68 sample residents and/or resident representatives to obtain a copy of medical records upon request and 2 days advance notice to the facility. Resident identifier: 156.
Findings include:
Resident 156 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included paranoid schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and major depressive disorder.
Resident 156's medical record was reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
Resident 156's progress notes also included the following entries:
a. 1/10/23 at 6:32 PM a late entry was made for an effective date of 1/9/23 at 6:32 PM: . unwitnessed fall [at 12:30 AM), resident was found outside on the southeast side of the building on the ground in the snow. Root Cause Analysis: ambulating outside of the facility without assistance . sent to the hospital for hypothermia and evaluation .
b. 1/13/23 Late Entry Resident had elopement/unwitnessed fall on 1/8/2023 at 0000 (12:00 AM) resident was reported missing to floor RN (Registered Nurse) by CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) at 0000 (12:00 AM), floor staff initiated elopement protocol. Resident was found outside of the southwest side of the building by RN And CNA at approximately 0020 (12:20 PM) resident was brought into the building and gotten into clean dry clothing and layed (sic) down in bed to begin warming resident. Physician was notified and EMS (Emergency Medical Services) was called. EMS arrived and obtained vitals blood pressure of 130/77 resident was taken to [name of local hospital] and admitted to ICU (Intensive Care Unit) for severe hypothermia. RN attempted to contact family immediately after EMS was called but family did not answer voicemail left to return call, Son called back shortly after resident arrived to [name of local hospital].
On 8/7/23 at 3:31 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 156's family member (FM 1). FM 1 stated that he was resident 156's power of attorney. FM 1 stated that 24 hours after the incident with his loved one, he requested the resident's records as was his right as the power of attorney. FM 1 stated that the facility has not yet provided those records to him. FM 1 stated that he had also contacted an attorney, who had also requested the records, but who had waited several months for the records as well.
On 8/7/23 at 1:34 PM, an interview was conducted with a representative of FM 1's law firm. The representative stated that they had requested resident 156's medical records from the facility at the end of January 2023. The representative stated that the law firm had reached out to the facility multiple times to obtain resident 156's medical records but did not receive them until 6/28/23. The representative stated that the law firm did not receive all of the medical records they requested as of today's date.
Resident 156's medical record included a letter from an attorney dated 2/8/23 indicating that they were requesting the resident's medical records.
On 8/15/23 at 8:50 AM, an interview was conducted with the Resident Advocate/Medical Records Director (RA/MRD). The RA/MRD stated that she became aware that resident 156's power of attorney and an attorney had requested medical records on 3/20/23, and again on 4/19/23. The RA/MRD stated that she processed everything and sent it out to corporate to review. The RA/MRD stated that the records first went out to the Director of Nursing (DON), then Corporate Resource Nurse 1, then the Chief Nursing officer, and then the corporate lawyer. The RA/MRD stated that the facility was waiting for payment as of 5/24/23. The RA/MRD stated that the payment had been received and I sent it (the records) out in June sometime. The RA/MRD stated she thought that she had 30 days to provide medical records residents or their representatives.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency 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, for 1 of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not ensure that the residents were free from physical restraints imposed for purposes of convenience, and not required to treat the residents' medical symptoms. Specifically, a resident's left leg was tied to the wheelchair footrest with a cloth strip and the resident was not assessed regularly and evaluated for the continued need of the restraint. Resident identifier: 13.
Findings include:
Resident 13 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included hemiplegia to left side, traumatic brain injury, dementia, morbid obesity, dysphagia, and age related osteoporosis.
Resident 13's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 - 8/16/23.
On 7/30/23 at 11:00 AM, an observation was made of resident 13. Resident 13 was observed to be sitting in a wheelchair with a piece of felt cloth tied around her left leg and the wheelchair foot rest. The piece of cloth was observed to be tied in a knot and was observed to be pressing into resident 13's skin. Resident 13 stated she did not know why it was there. Resident 13 stated she could not untie it to take it off if she wanted to, she stated she could not reach her leg or untie it using only one hand. Resident 13 stated she could not use her left arm at all.
On 7/30/23 2:00 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 13's Family Member (FM). The FM stated the facility would tie her leg to her wheelchair because she could not move the left side of her body and her leg would fall off of the foot rest if it was not tied. The FM stated that resident 13 used to have a foot rest that had a strap on it. But when it broke, the facility replaced it with this new one that did not have a strap or any calf support and that was a few months ago. The FM stated she does not believe the resident had any sores on her leg from the piece of cloth. The FM stated that resident could not untie the piece of cloth because she could not use her left side at all. The FM stated she wished they would figure something different out for resident 13.
A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed, resident 13 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 10, which indicated cognitive impairment. Resident 13 required extensive assistance with a 2 person physical assist for transfers, bed mobility, and a one person physical assist for dressing. Resident 13 had functional limitation in range of motion to upper and lower extremity of impairment to one side. And used a wheelchair as a mobility device.
A Functional Abilities and Goals Obra (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) Assessment form dated 6/13/23 - 6/15/23 revealed, resident 13 required substantial, maximal assistance for upper body dressing and was fully dependent for lower body dressing and putting on/taking off footwear. The form revealed that putting on/taking off footwear meant, the ability to put on and take off socks and shoes or other footwear that is appropriate for safe mobility; including fasteners, if applicable. Dependent was clarified as, Helper does ALL of the effort. Resident makes no effort to complete the activity. Or, the assistance of 2 or more helpers is required for the resident to complete the activity. Substantial/Maximal assistance was defined as, Helper does MORE THAN HALF the effort. Helper lifts or holds the trunk or limbs and provides more than half the effort.
A Care Plan Focus dated 7/30/23 revealed, (Resident) has difficulty keeping left lower
extremity on foot pedal and requests\prefers a foam strap to be placed around leg to keep in place. Interventions that were put into place were, Assistive device to be used as
requested. Apply strap as requested, monitor for s\s of skin breakdown. [It should be noted that this care plan entry was entered the day the recertification survey team entered the facility.]
Another Care plan focus dated 3/1/19 with a revision date of 10/25/21 revealed, (Resident) is at risk for altered skin integrity and pressure ulcer r/t impaired mobility, cognition, weakness . Interventions in place include, .Monitor for any signs of skin breakdown (sore, tender, red, or broken areas). Weekly skin checks refer to weekly summary as indicated.
No Physician Orders were found in resident 13's chart for a left lower leg restraint.
There was no evidence found in the medical record of resident 13 being evaluated by a provider for the initial and continued need of the leg restraint.
There was no evidence found in resident 13's medical record of the cloth tie being removed when it was not needed or of resident 13 being assessed by nursing staff to determine the need for continued use of the cloth tie.
Resident 13's left leg was observed to be tied to the wheelchair foot rest on the following dates:
On 7/31/23 at 11:54 AM, resident 13 was observed to be sitting in her room with her left leg tied to the wheelchair foot rest. The cloth tie was observed to be around resident 13's ankle.
On 7/31/23 at 2:48 PM, resident 13 was observed to be playing bingo in the day room. Resident 13's left leg was observed to be tied to the wheelchair footrest. The cloth tie was observed to be around the middle or resident 13's calf.
On 8/1/23 at 2:00 PM, resident 13 was observed to be participating in an activity in the day room. Resident 13's left leg was observed to be tied to the wheelchair footrest. The cloth tie was observed to just below resident 13's left knee.
On 8/2/23 at 2:31 PM, resident 13 was observed to be in the day room participating in bingo. Resident 13's left leg was observed to be tied to the wheelchair leg rest, no calf support was observed to be in place. The tie was observed to be around the lower part of the left leg, resident 13's skin was observed to be indented by the cloth tie.
On 8/7/23 at 11:13 AM, an observation was made of resident 13 in the day room. The cloth tie was observed to be around the left ankle of resident 13 and tied to the wheelchair foot rest. No calf support was observed on the wheelchair foot rest. No staff were observed in the day room.
On 8/8/23 at 1:40 PM, an observation was made or resident 13. Resident 13's left ankle was tied to the wheelchair foot rest by a cloth strip. The cloth strip was observed to be tied in a knot.
On 8/9/23 at 2:19 PM, an observation was made or resident 13 in the activity room playing bingo. Resident 13 was observed to have her left ankle tied to the wheelchair foot rest, no calf pad was observed.
On 8/8/23 at 12:31 PM, an observation was made of resident 13 being wheeled into her room. Resident 13 was observed to have a cloth strip tied around her left ankle and the footrest of the wheelchair. Resident 13 was observed to be yelling at roommate. Resident 13's left leg was observed to be pulled against the band and it is tight on her leg. Resident 13 was observed to be sitting in her wheelchair with her left foot on the pedal of the wheelchair, no calf pad observed.
On 8/8/23 at 4:00 PM, an observation was made of resident 13. Resident 13 was observed sitting outside on the patio, the cloth band was tied around her left ankle to the side of the wheelchair leg. The leg support was observed to not have a calf support.
On 8/10/23 at 8:42 AM, an observation was made of resident 13. Resident 13 was observed to be sitting in the dining room with the cloth strip wrapped around her left ankle and then around the footrest of the wheelchair. It was noted to not be tied in a knot but tightly wrapped around the foot rest multiple times.
On 8/14/23 at 1:20 PM, an observation was made or resident 13. Resident was observed to have the cloth strip tied around her heel and the footrest of the wheelchair. Resident 13 was observed to have no calf pad on the leg rest.
On 8/9/23 at 10:37 AM, an interview was conducted with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 10. CNA 10 stated there are no residents in the facility who use restraints. CNA 10 stated he usually worked on the 300 hallway and have worked with resident 13 before.
On 8/15/23 at 9:10 AM, an interview was conducted with CNA 16. CNA 16 stated he works for agency but has come to this facility a few times and does not know of any residents who use restraints.
On 8/8/23 at 12:40 PM, an interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) 2. RN 2 stated they do not have any residents who have restraints on the 300 hallway. RN 2 stated she had not had to deal with restraints but she did know if they had them then they would check them and rotate the restraints. RN 2 stated but we do not need to worry about it because we don't have any residents who have restraints.
On 8/8/23 at 12:56 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 3. CNA 3 stated they don't have any residents with restraints in the facility, so they do not provide any training on restraints.
On 8/8/23 01:25 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated there are no restraints in the facility. The DON stated a restraint is anything that keeps the resident from moving themselves, and anything that will keep them from moving out of the position that they are in. The DON stated the residents should be able to take the restraint off by themselves. The DON stated we try to make sure they can safely undo it themselves. The DON stated it was different if the resident is requesting it. The DON stated she had a few residents who have requested restraints. The DON stated some residents want restraints and those are careplanned. The DON stated it was a possibility to get a wheelchairs that could keep her leg on the footrest without tying it down. The DON stated the staff should be checking the residents and the restraints to make sure they are not too tight, ensure there is good circulation to the limb. The DON stated the staff should be checking the restraint every hour to 2 hours to make sure it is not causing any issues. The DON stated the resident should be able to take the restraint off by themselves and it should not cause any problems with the skin.
On 8/8/23 at 1:34 PM, an interview was conducted with the Physical Therapy Director (PTD). The PTD stated they assess the residents who need wheelchairs and then we try to make sure they fit their needs. The PTD stated sometimes the foot rest will have a foot pad and then sometimes there is elevating foot rest. The PTD stated they had been having difficulty with resident 13 and her left leg. The PTD stated they had been troubleshooting and he had switched out her foot plate to one that was one that was more horizontal. The last one had the same issue. The PTD stated resident 13 stated she likes to propel herself using her right leg and her left leg can fall off the foot rest. The PTD stated resident had been a bit of a conundrum but we are frequently revisiting her issue. The PTD and this survey went to observe the strap in resident 13's left leg. The PTD stated was not one of his, sometimes he will make the straps from Velcro that he gets off the hip abductors after they are cleaned. The PTD stated the staff or his staff should not be tying the strap in a knot, this would constitute a restraint. The PTD stated resident 13's footrest should have have a calf pad and the PTD stated resident 13 did not have one.
On 8/10/23 at 1:28 PM, The DON stated that she honestly did not know that resident 13 had something on her leg that was a restraint. The DON stated she would consider the cloth strip tied in a knot a restraint.
On 8/15/23 at 11:12 AM, an interview was conducted with the Certified Nursing Assistant Coordinator (CNAC). The CNAC stated there were not any residents in the facility who used restraints and that restraint training was not routinely done. The CNAC stated a resident having their leg tied to a chair would be considered a restraint.
The facility policy titled, Use of Restraints that was revised April 2017, stated under the Policy Statement section that restraints shall only be used to treat the resident's medical symptom(s) and never for discipline or staff convenience . Under the Policy Interpretation and Implementation section it stated, examples of devices that are/may be considered physical restraints include leg restraints .that the resident cannot remove. And prior to placing a resident in restraints, there shall be a pre-restraining assessment and review to determine the need for restraints .Restraints shall only be used upon the written order of a physician an after obtaining consent from the resident and/or representative . A resident placed in a restraint will be observed at least every thirty minutes by nursing personnel and an account of the resident's condition shall be recorded in the resident's medical record. The opportunity for motion and exercise is provided for a period of not less than ten minutes during each two hours in which restraint are employed. And restrained residents must be repositioned at least every two hours on all shifts.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, it was determined for 2 of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not accurately assess residents. Specifically, weightloss was not documented on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, and the nature of a resident's discharge conflicted with the resident's medical record. Resident identifiers: 87 and 96.
Findings include:
1. Resident 87 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included dysphagia, dementia, cognitive communication deficit and muscle weakness.
Resident 87's medical record was reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
On 5/15/23 an admission MDS assessment preformed revealed resident 87's weight (in pounds) 108.
On 8/7/23 a quarterly MDS assessment revealed, resident 87's weight (in pounds) 96. In the section regarding weight loss, Loss of 5% or more in the last month or loss of 10% in the last 6 months it was documented as No or unknown.
A care plan dated 5/4/23 revealed, Resident is at risk for nutritional and hydration status r/t (related to) .dysphagia A goal developed was Resident will maintain adequate nutritional and hydration status through the review date. Interventions were RD (registered dietitian) to evaluate and make diet changes, recommendations PRN (as needed).
On 6/6/2023 at 11:27 AM, a Nutrition/Dietary Note revealed, Brief nutrition note d/t (due to) significant wt (weight) loss: noted to have 10.4% (percent) loss x1 month. Been followed in skin and weight meeting, multiple nutrition interventions attempted . Will continue to follow.
On 7/30/23 at 2:59 PM, a progress note revealed a 9.2% loss in 2 months receives fortified meals. progress notes shows resident is eating 25% or less each meal for the past month.
Resident 87's Weight Summary revealed the following weights:
a. On 5/8/23 resident 87's weight 108.2 LBS (pounds)
b. On 5/15/23 resident 87's weight 100.2 LBS
c. On 5/16/23 resident 87's weight 99.2 LBS
d. On 5/22/23 resident 87's weight 99.0 LBS
e. On 5/29/23 resident 87's weight 100.4 LBS
f. On 6/5/23 resident 87's weight 97.0 LBS
g. On 6/12/23 resident 87's weight 95.8 LBS
h. On 6/19/23 resident 87's weight 97.0 LBS
i. On 6/26/23 resident 87's weight 95.6 LBS
j. On 7/3/23 resident 87's weight 96.5 LBS
k. On 7/10/23 resident 87's weight 97.5 LBS
On 8/15/23 at 11:04 AM, an interview was conducted with the Minimum Data Set Coordinator (MDSC). The MDSC stated that the IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) met weekly to review residents. If a resident had significant weight loss they discussed that in the skin and weight meeting. The weight loss was reviewed by the RD. If a resident had weight loss the RD would input the information into the MDS.
On 8/16/23 a telephone call was placed to the facility RD. with no answer, a message was left with the RD to call the State Survey Agency back to answer questions. The RD did not return the call.
2. Resident 96 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included dementia with behaviors, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, muscle weakness, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and post traumatic stress disorder.
Resident 96's medical record was reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
On 6/8/23, resident 96's progress notes indicated that the resident was discharged to another skilled nursing facility.
However, on 6/8/23 resident 86's discharge MDS indicated that the resident had been discharged to an acute care hospital.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0661
(Tag F0661)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility did not ensure that for 2 of 68 sample residents the resident had a discharge summary that includes, but is not limited to: a recapitulation of the resident's stay that includes, but is not limited to, diagnoses, course of illness/treatment or therapy, and pertinent lab, radiology, and consultation results; a final summary of the resident's status to include items in paragraph (b)(1) of §483.20, at the time of the discharge that is available for release to authorized persons and agencies, with the consent of the resident or resident's representative; reconciliation of all pre-discharge medications with the resident's post-discharge medications (both prescribed and over-the-counter); or a post-discharge plan of care that is developed with the participation of the resident and, with the resident's consent, the resident representative(s), which will assist the resident to adjust to his or her new living environment. Resident identifier: 157 and 158.
Findings include:
1. Resident 157 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included post-traumatic stress disorder, alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites, homelessness, muscle weakness, and essential hypertension.
Resident 157's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
Review of resident 157's medical record revealed that resident 157 was discharged on 3/9/23. There was no discharge summary that included a recapitulation of the resident's stay, a final summary of the resident's status, a reconciliation of all pre-discharge medications with the resident's post-discharge medications, or a post-discharge plan of care.
2. Resident 158 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included hydrocephalus, muscular dystrophies, aphasia, lack of coordination, osteoporosis, epilepsy, and major depressive disorder.
Resident 158's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
Review of 158's medical record revealed that resident 158 was discharged on 2/9/23. However, no documentation could be located to indicate why the resident discharged . There was no discharge summary that included a recapitulation of the resident's stay, a final summary of the resident's status, a reconciliation of all pre-discharge medications with the resident's post-discharge medications, or a post-discharge plan of care.
On 8/15/23 at 11:07 AM, an interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) 5. RN 5 stated that when a resident was discharged , they would review medication the resident left with, the resident signed the discharge paperwork and the nurse would document in the resident's chart regarding the discharge.
On 8/15/23 at 11:20 AM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated that when a resident was discharged from the facility it was the responsibility of the nurse to chart the discharge in the residents records. The DON stated that the staff most likely just forgot to place a discharge summary for resident 157.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility did not provide routine and emergency drugs and biologicals to 1 of 68 sample...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility did not provide routine and emergency drugs and biologicals to 1 of 68 sample residents. Specifically, multiple medications were not available for a resident the day the resident admitted . Resident identifier: 149.
Findings include:
Resident 149 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included cellulitis of the lower limb, acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, diabetes mellitus, and sepsis.
On 7/31/23 at 10:44 AM, an interview was initiated with resident 149. Resident 149 stated that he did not receive his medications the first day he was at the facility.
Resident 149's medical record was reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
Resident 149's physician orders dated 7/22/23 included the following medications to be administered:
a. Carvedilol 3.125 milligrams (mg) twice daily.
b. Glimepiride 4 mg twice daily.
Resident 149's July 2023 Medication Administration Record (MAR) was reviewed, and revealed that on 7/22/23, resident 149 did not receive Carvedilol or Glimepiride.
On 8/14/23 at 12:09 PM, an interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) 7. RN 7 stated that when residents were admitted to the facility, the Director of Nursing (DON) or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) entered the orders into the computer. RN 7 stated that the orders were typically faxed over from the hospital prior to the resident arriving at the facility, so that the orders could be entered into the facility electronic medical record, and the medications could be delivered from the pharmacy as soon as possible. RN 7 stated that the medications resident 149 missed on the day of his admissions would have been available in the emergency medication storage.
On 8/14/23 at 3:09 PM, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated that the medications resident 149 missed on the day of his admission would have been available in the emergency medication storage, and she was unsure why the resident was not administered those medications.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review it was determined, for 1 of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not ensure that each resident's drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs. An unnecessary drug was any drug when used in excessive dose; or for excessive duration; or without adequate monitoring; or without adequate indication for its use; or in the presence of adverse consequences which indicated that the dose should be reduced or discontinued. Specifically, a resident's blood pressure (B/P) medication was administered outside of physicians ordered parameters. Resident identifier: 12.
Findings included:
Resident 12 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included seizures, dementia, type II diabetes, atrial fibrillation, anemia and hypertension.
Resident 12's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
Review of resident 12's physician orders revealed the following:
a. Felodipine ER Oral Tablet (ER) Extended Release 24 Hour 5 MG (milligrams). Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for HTN (Hypertension) hold for SBP (systolic blood pressure) < (less than) 110. Notify provider if SBP <90 or > (greater than) 180.
b. Metoprolol Succinate Oral Capsule ER 24 Hour Sprinkle 100 MG. Give 1 capsule by
mouth one time a day for HTN hold for SBP <110 or HR (heart rate) <60. Notify provider if SBP <90 or >180 or HR <55.
Review of resident 12's July 2023 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed the following:
a. The Felodipine ER 5 mg was administered when it should have been held for blood pressures less than 110 on 7/2/23 (B/P 104/68) and 7/20/23 (B/P 97/67).
b. The Metoprolol ER 100 mg was administered when it should have been held for blood pressures less than 110 on 7/2/23 (B/P 104/68) and 7/16/23 (B/P 100/68).
Review of resident 12's August 2023 MAR revealed the following:
a. The Felodipine ER 5 mg was administered when it should have been held for blood pressures less than 110 on 8/2/23 (B/P 106/69) and 8/4/23 (B/P 108/63).
b. The Metoprolol ER 100 mg was administered when it should have been held for blood pressures less than 110 on 8/2/23 (B/P 106/69) and 8/4/23 (B/P 108/63).
On 8/2/23 at 8:10 AM, an interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) 3. RN 3 stated that resident's blood pressures were usually taken by the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). RN 3 stated the blood pressure should be verified before any blood pressure medication was administered to make sure the B/P was in parameters and to avoid causing the B/P to drop too low.
On 8/2/23 at 8:38 AM, an interview was conducted with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1. LPN 1 stated it was very important to follow the orders placed by the doctor so the resident could get the best care possible.
On 8/8/23 at 1:09 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated the expectation of the nurses while doing medication pass was to make sure the 5 rights were followed, the medications were given at the time they were supposed to be given, medications were not left at the bedside, carts and narcotics were locked up and to let the doctor know if vital signs were out of parameters. The DON stated the medications should be given within parameters, blood pressure medications were required to be given within the parameters set by the doctor and they notified the doctor if a medication was held.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, it was determined for 1 of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not ensure that a resident who used psychotropic drugs was not given these drugs unless the medication was necessary to treat a specific condition as diagnosed and documented in the clinical record. Specifically, there was no behavior monitoring when a resident was administered psychotropic medications. Resident identifier: 62
Findings include:
Resident 62 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorder, insomnia and depression.
Resident 62's medical record was reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
A review of the Pre-admission Screening Resident Review level 2 dated 4/12/23, documented under section 7: mental illness/substance use disorder diagnostic summary impression that resident 62 had major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and personality disorder.
A Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], documented resident 62 with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 which indicated resident 62 was cognitively intact.
A review of resident 62's care area assessment (CAA), for psychotropic drug use. The CAA documented that resident 62 is at risk for adverse effects from psychotropic drug medications. The CAA documented that for resident 62 the use of psychotropic medications to manage current illness/behaviors. Requires staff to monitor/assess daily for risks/side effects and target behaviors associated with psychotropic drug use.
A review of resident 62's care plan documented a focus care area The resident uses anti-anxiety medications r/t [related to] anxiety disorder. A goal developed was the resident will be free from discomfort or adverse reactions related to anti-anxiety therapy through review date. The interventions were administer anti-anxiety medications as ordered by physician, monitor for side effects and effectiveness Q-shift [every shift].
Resident 62's progress notes revealed the following:
On 3/19/23, a nurses note entry revealed the staff would monitor resident 62 for 72 hours upon admission. The entry documented on the first day of admission, Mental Status/Behavior: AA/Ox4 [alert and oriented to name, date, time and place]. Anxious .
On 3/20/23, a nurses note entry revealed the staff would monitor resident 62 for 72 hours upon admission. The entry documented on the second day of admission, Mental Status/Behavior: Anxious, cooperative .
On 3/22/23, a social services note documented, SS [social services] was informed that Pt. [patient] had a Suicidal Ideation Pt. states that she was not wanting to live any longer has no plan. ADMIN [administrator], DON [Director of Nursing], ADON [Assistant Director of Nursing], SS Consultant and MD [Medical Doctor] is aware. A suicidal Ideation Assessment was done Pt. has no plan MD feels like Pt. is no harm to herself of others. staff is aware and will monitor for any signs and will report it immediately.
On 3/22/23, a nurses note entry documented resident 62 had taken a PHQ9[Patient Health Questionnaire 9] triggered high. We reviewed with resident. She denied suicidal ideation. She made contract for safety.
On 3/22/23, a nurses note documented that resident 62 was Being sent to [name of local hospital] for further medical evaluation .
On 3/27/23, a nurses note documented the facility nurse had spoken with the nurse at the hospital to get a nurse to nurse report. The entry documented a Nurse to Nurse .Psych [psychiatric] Dx [diagnosis]: Pt c/o [complained of] anxiety. Hospital gave hydroxyzine .
A review of resident 62's hospital admission paperwork dated 3/22/23 the physician documented, Patient states her anxiety and depression are through the roof.'
On 3/29/23, a nurses note documented during the 72 hour readmission monitoring, Mental status/Behavior: AA/O x4, anxious .
On 3/29/23, a social service note documented, SS was informed that Pt. had a Suicidal Ideation Pt. states that she was not wanting to live any longer has no plan. ADMIN, DON, ADON, SS consultant and MD is aware. A suicidal ideation Assessment was done Pt. has no plan MD feels like Pt. is no harm to her self or others. Staff is aware and will monitor for any signs and will report it immediately.
On 3/30/23, a physician admission note documented the reason for resident 62's hospital admission. The note revealed on 3/22/23 Transferred to [name of local hospital]- Suicidal ideations. 3/27/23: readmitted to [NAME] Rehab.
On 4/14/23, a nurses note documented Provider gave order to start trazodone 50 mg QHS [every night] for insomnia .
On 4/18/23, a physician progress note documented a visit was conducted for the Psych IDT (interdisciplinary team) meeting. The note revealed, Team met to review psychotropic medications .Says she doesn't sleep much .Discussed sleep hygiene. she is tearful, says 'it doesn't work for me.' Discussed sleep debt, says 'I'll try.'
On 4/18/23, a psychotropic note documented that resident 62's,Alprazolam will end today after the 14 days
On 5/16/23, an order note revealed an anxiety medication increase, Note Text: hydrOXYzine HCI Oral Tablet 50 MG . Give 50 mg by mouth every 6 hours as needed for itching/anxiety for 14 days . to increase hydroxyzine dose to 50 mg from 25 mg. pt c/o [complains of] heart palpitations, upset stomach, and presented with anxiety. pt explained she felt like she may have had a mild heart attack . increased dose administered. wctm [will continue to monitor] behavior and VS [vital signs] and report any changes PRN [as needed].
On 5/17/23, an IDT Event review note revealed the team discussed resident 62's most recent hospital visit. The not revealed, Event: Chest pain . Root Cause Analysis: palpitations potentially from anxiety -Intervention: Sent to ER for eval[evaluation] from clinic . No concerns were noted. Monitor for SOB [shortness of breath], recurring chest pain, anxiety symptoms . The note did not indicate what, if any, recommendations the IDT had for the residents mental health needs.
On 5/19/23, a medication order note documented,start buspirone 10 mg TID [three times a day] for anxiety .
On 5/26/23, a nurses note documented the medical director made a change to resident 62's medication, Increase duloxetine 60 mg to BID [twice a day]- Depression.
On 7/13/23, a physician progress note documented he saw the resident for a follow up visit. The physician documented that, Resident stated she had a panic attack and night terrors.
On 7/18/23, a Physician progress note documented that he saw the resident for a psychotropic visit. The physician documented that resident 62 . has the same complaints as usual .
On 7/18/23, a Psychotropic note reviewing the psychotropic medication resident 62 was taking documented, Resident is taking Buspirone, Duloxetine, Trazodone, Hydroxyzine. Discussed increasing Buspirone to 20 mg TID for increased anxiety, Hydroxyzine will fall off 8/17/23. Resident is also asking to be seen by a therapist, will have resident advocate send request to [name removed] Behavioral health .
On 7/18/23, a medication order note documented to, start hydroxyzine 50 q6hrs[every six hours] prn [as needed] 30 days for anxiety
On 7/19/23, a medication order note documented another increase in anxiety medication, busPIRone HCI Oral Tablet 10 MG . Give 20 mg by mouth three times a day for Anxiety .
On 7/24/23, a nurses note documented an increase in medication for PTSD, Prazosin from 2mg to 3 mg QHS (hour of sleep) for PTSD .
A review of the psychotropic medication monthly review dated 4/16/23, revealed the psychotropic medications were reviewed:
a. Alprazolam 0.25 mg with diagnosis/indication of anxiety. The target symptoms/behaviors tracked were anxiousness, and that the target symptoms/behaviors have: remained stable.
b. Duloxetine 60 mg with diagnosis/indication of depression. The target symptoms/behaviors tracked were sadness, and that the target symptoms/behaviors have: remained stable.
A psychotropic medication monthly review dated 7/17/23 revealed the psychotropic medications were reviewed:
a. Buspiron 10 mg with diagnosis/indication of anxiety. The target symptoms/behaviors tracked were anxiousness, and that the target symptoms/behaviors have: remained stable.
b. Duloxetine 60 mg with diagnosis/indication of depression. The target symptoms/behaviors tracked were sadness, and that the target symptoms/behaviors have: remained stable.
Resident 62's ordered medications included anti-anxiety, anti-depressant and and anti-psychotic medications. A review of the April, May, June, and July 2023 Medication Administration Record (MAR) and the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for resident 62 revealed that no behaviors had been documented from the facility nursing staff, with the exception of a 5 day period starting 3/18/23 and ending 3/23/23 to monitor behaviors.
On 8/15/23 at 11:45 PM, an interview was conducted with registered nurse (RN) 5. RN 5 stated that residents on anti-anxiety and anti-depressants had their behaviors monitored. RN 5 stated that the behaviors included drowsiness, tremors, agitation, statements of sadness or anxiety. RN 5 stated that when a resident was taking medications that require monitoring, the task to indicate behaviors will appear on the list of tasks.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Laboratory Services
(Tag F0770)
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, for 1 of 68 sampled residents, the facility did not obtain laboratory se...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review it was determined, for 1 of 68 sampled residents, the facility did not obtain laboratory services to meet the needs of the residents. Specifically, resident 6 had physician's orders to obtain a basic metabolic panel (BMP) for medical monitoring purposes and the labs were not completed as ordered. Resident identifier: 6.
Findings include:
Resident 6 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included unspecified dementia, bipolar disorder, type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and hypertensive chronic kidney disease.
Resident 6's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
A review of laboratory results for resident 6 revealed that that resident 6 had a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) collected on 7/21/23. On the laboratory results sheet, there was a handwritten note: 2L (liters) IV (intravenous) fluids given. -Repeat BMP (Basic Metabolic Panel) on 7/24/23 - noted.
A physician's order was placed in the electronic medical record for resident 6 to have a BMP obtained on 7/24/23. However, no results for a BMP completed on 7/24/23 could be located in the resident's medical record.
On 8/16/23 at 2:05 PM, an interview with Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) 2 was conducted. ADON 2 stated she oversaw the laboratory process. ADON 2 stated and she received laboratory orders from the physician, and entered the laboratory orders into the electronic medical record. ADON 2 stated the physician reviewed the printed laboratory results and put any additional instructions on the sheet. ADON 2 stated that laboratory results were then scanned to the medical record. ADON 2 confirmed the laboratory order was entered into the electronic medical record on 7/24/23 for resident 6, but had not been completed.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0773
(Tag F0773)
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, for 1 of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not provide or obta...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review it was determined, for 1 of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not provide or obtain laboratory services only when ordered by a physician. Specifically, laboratory services were provided for resident 6 without physician's orders. Resident identifier: 6.
Findings include:
Resident 6 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included, unspecified dementia, bipolar disorder, type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and hypertensive chronic kidney disease.
Resident 6's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
A review of laboratory results for resident 6 revealed a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) was collected on 6/29/23 at 6:55 AM.
A review of physician's orders revealed no laboratory order for CMP to be drawn on 6/29/23.
On 8/16/23 at 2:05 PM, an interview with Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) 2 was conducted. ADON 2 stated she oversaw the laboratory process. ADON 2 stated and she received laboratory orders from the physician, and entered the laboratory orders into the electronic medical record. ADON 2 stated the physician reviewed the printed laboratory results and put any additional instructions on the sheet. ADON 2 stated that laboratory results were then scanned to the medical record. ADON stated if a laboratory was drawn without an order, it could be that it was a STAT order and nurse did not put in a laboratory order.
A review of progress notes revealed no Nursing Note indicating a STAT laboratory order.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0775
(Tag F0775)
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 for 1 out of 68 sampled residents that the facility did not file in the ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, it was determined for 1 out of 68 sampled residents that the facility did not file in the resident's clinical record laboratory (lab) reports. Specifically, resident 6 had multiple laboratory results that were not located in the medical record. Resident identifier: 6.
Findings include:
Resident 6 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included unspecified dementia, bipolar disorder, type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and hypertensive chronic kidney disease.
Resident 6's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
Review of resident 6's laboratory orders included the following:
a. On 4/13/23, a physician's order was entered into resident 6's electronic medical record to draw a hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP).
b. On 6/13/23, a physician's order was entered into resident 6's electronic medical record to draw a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP).
Review of the medical records revealed no documentation of the laboratory results for the HbA1c, BMP, and CMP orders.
On 8/16/23 at 2:05 PM, an interview with Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) 2 was conducted. ADON 2 stated lab results were printed during the night shift for the physician to review and put any additional instructions on the sheet. ADON 2 stated that after the physician reviewed the laboratory results, the results were scanned in to the medical record.
On 8/16/23, the results for the HbA1c, BMP and CMP were provided. The results indicated that the labs were drawn timely.
On 8/16/23 at 2:55 PM an interview with Corporate Resource Nurse (CRN) 1 was conducted. CRN 1 stated that laboratory results for the HbA1c, BMP, and CMP for resident 6 were obtained from the the laboratory provider website. CRN 1 confirmed that the lab results were not in resident 6's medical record at the time of the surveyor's request. CRN 1 stated that the lab results should have been scanned into the resident's medical record after being completed.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0790
(Tag F0790)
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, for 1 of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not pr...
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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 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not provide or obtain outside resources for routine and emergency dental services to meet the needs of the residents. Specifically, a resident was not provided dental services for dentures. Resident identifier: 20.
Findings include:
Resident 20 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included multiple sclerosis, disorder of central nervous system, peripheral vascular disease, chronic pain, psychosis, and muscle weakness.
On 7/31/23 at 11:43 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 20. Resident 20 stated he was waiting to get dentures. Resident 20 stated he was missing teeth and then had all of his teeth removed. Resident 20 stated he had asked the dentist about dentures when he had his teeth removed. Resident 20 stated no one had followed up with him to get dentures. Resident 20 stated he had a hard time with the pronunciation of words.
Resident 20's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/15/23.
An annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed resident 20 had no natural teeth or tooth fragments (edentulous).
A care plan dated 12/17/19 revealed [Resident 20] is edentulous. The goal was [Resident 20] will be free from infection, bleeding, or pain in the oral cavity through the review date. The interventions revealed Coordinate arrangements for dental care, transportation as needed/as ordered and Diet as Ordered. Consult with dietitian and change if chewing/swallowing problems are noted and Monitor PRN [as needed] any s/sx [signs and symptoms] of of oral/dental problems needing attention.
A Referral Form dated 8/19/2020 had a progress note from a dentist. The progress note revealed to Eval [evaluate] for new dentures. He will need to have mandibular [NAME] removed prior to denture fabrication. I will refer him to an OMFS [Oral and maxillofacial surgery] for that tx [treatment].
A Referral Form dated 8/31/2020 had a progress note from a dentist. The progress note revealed Pt [patient] presents [with] questions about dentures. His mandibular [NAME] would need to be removed prior [to] dentures fabrication. Refer OMFS.
A Referral Form dated 9/20/2020 had a progress note from an oral surgeon. The progress note revealed Recommend removal of bilateral mandibluar [NAME] .
A Referral Form dated 6/1/22 revealed a dental visit. The new diagnosis was upper & lower dentures.
There was no additional dental or oral surgical information located in resident 20's medical record.
On 8/16/23 at 12:44 PM, an interview was conducted with Social Services Assistant (SSA). SSA stated there was a new process for obtaining dental services. SSA stated the facility was working with a new company that did hearing, dental and vision. SSA stated if a dental visit was needed, SSA and RA (Resident Advocate) sent a form to the dental company. SSA stated dental visits were done six times a year at the facility. SSA stated residents were able to obtain dentures. SSA stated the dental visit notes were uploaded into each residents medical record. SSA stated the first dental visits with company at the facility was on 5/18/23. SSA stated that resident 20 not scheduled with the dentist on 5/18/23. SSA stated resident 20 had been asking for dentures. SSA stated resident 20 had requested professional implanted dentures but insurance would not pay for it. SSA stated resident 20's family member let resident 20 know that insurance would not pay for implants. SSA stated she had been reaching out for the dentist to come see him for dentures. SSA stated she was not sure how long it took to get the dentures. SSA stated the last dental appointment was 6/1/22 with a new diagnosis of upper and lower dentures.
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview, the facility did not provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior. Specifically, the facility shower rooms were dirty; the temperature in a resident's room was repeatedly below 71 degrees Fahrenheit (F); the exit door to the resident smoking area would not open without getting caught on the sidewalk resulting in an injury to a resident; the wheelchairs were in disrepair for two residents; areas of the facility were dirty and in disrepair; and the paint, nightstands and clothing wardrobes in numerous rooms in the 200 and 300 hallways were in disrepair. Resident identifiers: 16, 27, 40, 50, 51, 54 and 88.
Findings included:
Showers
1. On 7/31/23 at 2:01 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 16. Resident 16 stated that the shower rooms were really dirty and she refused to use the shower in them. Resident 16 stated the shower rooms smelled like mildew. Resident 16 stated It is yucky and stinks really bad.
On 8/16/23 at 12:23 PM, an observation was made of the shower room in the 300 hall with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 7. CNA 7 stated that resident 16 refused showers because the shower room was gross. CNA 7 stated resident 16 stated that she gave herself bed baths. The shower room in the 300 hallway had a dirty toilet, smelled like urine, no paper towels, there were missing tiles and the soap dispenser was broken. There were used gloves on the floor.
Cold room
2. On 8/2/23 at 10:05 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 27. Resident 27 stated his room was always cold. Resident 27 stated he had already talked to the facility but nothing had been done. Resident 27 was observed to be sitting in a wheelchair at the bedside, he was fully clothed, had a blanket draped over his lap and another blanket draped over his shoulders.
On 8/2/23 at 10:12 AM, an observation was made of the thermostat in the 100 hallway. The thermostat was set at a temperature of 71 degrees F and the hallway temperature read 71 degrees F.
On 8/2/23 at 10:15 AM, the temperature of resident 27's room was taken using an infrared thermometer. The reading on the thermometer was 67.5 degrees F when pointed toward the south corner of resident 27's room and 68.3 degrees F when pointed toward the north corner of resident 27's room. Resident 27 was observed to be shivering.
On 8/9/23 at 2:29 PM, an observation was made of resident 27's room. The temperature in resident 27's room read 70.5 degrees F when taken with the infrared thermometer. The thermometer in the 100 hallway was set at 70 degrees F and read 70 degrees F.
On 8/14/23 at 10:57 AM, an observation was made of resident 27's room. The infrared temperature in the room was 69.1 degrees F, this was checked in three separate directions. The hallway temperature when taken with the infrared thermometer read 70.5 degrees F. The hallway thermostat on wall was set at 70 degrees F and read 70 degrees F.
The facility maintenance repair request log was provided from 7/5/23 through 8/14/23. Resident 27's room was observed to have been on the repair list for cold room on 7/19/23.
On 8/2/23 at 10:15 AM, an interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) 4. RN 4 stated she would talk to someone about resident 27's room being cold. RN 4 stated she had not been in there yet this morning but sometime in the past the resident had stated the room was cold.
Wheelchairs
3. On 8/15/23 at 9:19 AM, an observation was made of resident 51's wheelchair. Resident 51 had black tape on her wheelchair. Resident 51 stated she would like to have her wheelchair fixed and not taped. Resident 51 stated that someone at the facility used tape to fix her wheelchair.
4. On 8/8/23 at 8:56 AM, an observation was made of resident 88. Resident 88's wheelchair was observed to have green coban on the left arm rest.
Smoking door
5. Resident 54 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia, dysphagia, protein-calorie malnutrition, nicotine dependence, delirium, repeated falls and alcohol dependence.
On 8/7/23 at 10:28 AM, resident 54 was observed in the hallway with a 4-wheeled walker and a boot on her right foot. Resident 54 stated that she went out the smoke and the door did not open all the way. Resident 54 stated when she pushed the handicap button to open the door, after it rained the door only opened half way because something in the door swole up. Resident 54 stated that she tried to push the door the rest of the way open with her foot and she heard a pop in her foot. Resident 54 stated she got an x-ray and there was no fracture but it was really sore.
Resident 54's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
Resident 54's progress notes revealed the following:
a. On 8/6/23 at 11:26 AM, Patient has swelling of right ankle. She in not sure of how injury occurred. Provider informed. X-ray ordered.
b. On 8/6/23 at 5:48 PM, Patient's right ankle x-ray results came back with findings of total normality.
c. On 8/6/23 at 5:50 PM, Provider informed of normal ankle findings.
d. On 8/6/23 at 5:52 PM, Patient was sent to [name of local] hospital upon her insistence that she go to 'get help with her leg.' Patient has been informed her x-ray was negative. Provider informed. [Name of local] hospital ER [emergency room] was informed of her future arrival and of today's events.
e. On 8/7/23 at 12:46 AM, Event/Alert Charting following Event, Document every shift until resolved: Monitor resident for intoxication, slurred speech, aggressive towards staff/residents, notify MD [Medical Doctor] about possible intoxication and if medications should be held. - Patient came back from the [name of local hospital] ER and is asleep and did not have any s/s [signs and symptoms] of intoxication at this time. Continuing with care.
f. On 8/7/23 at 7:20 AM, Resident informed RN (Registered Nurse) that she was walking out to the smoking area on the evening/night of 8/5/23 and kicked the door with her ankle. Resident recited this story multiple times to this RN and multiple other staff members and residents.
g. On 8/7/23 at 8:45 AM, IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) Event Review revealed the date of the incident was 8/6/23. Resident 54 complained of swollen right ankle with discomfort at site. Preventive measures prior to event were assist with activities of daily living, call light within reach, medications/treatments as ordered, anticipate needs and pain control. The root cause analysis was possible edema and possible overexertion. The interventions were ankle x-ray as ordered, sent to ER per [resident 54's] request, monitoring changes in pain and in mobility.
On 8/7/23 at 11:23 AM, an observation was made of the smoking exit door. The door was opened by staff with a key card, when the door opened automatically it was observed to scrape along the sidewalk and slow down on both opening and closing.
On 8/7/23 at 11:26 AM, an observation was made of the smoking exit door. The door was opened by staff with a key card, when the door opened automatically it was observed to scrape along the sidewalk and slow down on opening and closing.
On 8/15/23 at 9:09 AM, an observation was made of the door to the smoking area. CNA 12 and CNA 13 were observed to exit through the door to the smoking area and the door stopped half way. CNA 12 and CNA 13 were observed to push the doorway the rest of the way back open. At 9:15 AM, an observation was made of CNA 12 and CNA 13 opening the door to enter the facility from the smoking area. CNA 12 and CNA 13 observed the door to drag on the concrete and open halfway. CNA 13 stated that happened a lot.
On 8/15/23 at 9:10 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 50. Resident 50 was observed in the smoking area. Resident 50 stated that he pushed the handicap door button for the door to open but it did not open. Resident 50 stated he had to use the key card, push the button and then back up in his electric wheelchair. Resident 50 stated the bottom of the door dragged on the cement and did not open all the way. Resident 50 stated the door not opening had almost pushed him into the grass.
On 8/15/23 at 9:19 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 51. Resident 51 stated that the door did not always open all the way and she had to pull it all the way open when she went to the smoking area.
On 8/14/23 at 1:34 PM, an interview was conducted with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) 1. ADON 1 stated he was not sure why resident 54 had a boot on. At 1:46 PM, ADON 1 stated he reviewed the notes and resident stated she kicked the door to the smoking area. ADON 1 stated that they provided an x-ray that was negative and resident 54 still wanted to discharge to the hospital so she did.
On 8/14/23 at 1:47 PM, an interview was conducted with RN 9. RN 9 stated last time she worked with resident 54 she did not have a boot on her right foot.
On 8/14/23 at 1:52 PM, an interview was conducted with the resident 40. Resident 40 stated the door out to the smoking area sticks a lot of the time and doesn't open all the way.
On 8/15/23 at approximately 3:30 PM, an interview was conducted with Facilities Management Regional Director (FMRD). The FMRD stated that the Life Safety Surveyor pointed out that the door did not open all the way and wrote a tag for it. The FMRD stated it was on his list to fix.
6. The following facility areas were observed to be dirty:
a. On 7/31/23 at 9:29 AM, an observation was made of the dining room. There were cloth table cloths under a piece of glass on the tables. The tablecloths had stains on them that were visible through the glass.
b. On 7/31/23 at 3:29 PM, an observation was made of the sit to stand lift in the 300 hallway. There was tape or plastic on the sit to stand lift and the lift was soiled with debris. There was black tape on the handle of the lift.
c. On 8/7/23 at 1:08 PM, an observation was made of a food cart in the 300 hallway. The food cart had a plastic cover over it. There was a brown substance on the plastic over the food cart.
d. On 8/8/23 at 9:13 AM, an observation was made of room [ROOM NUMBER]. There was a brown substance on the privacy curtain closest to the door.
e. On 7/31/23 at 11:32 AM, an observation was made of room [ROOM NUMBER]. There was a brown substance on the privacy curtain.
f. On 8/14/23 at 10:30 AM, an observation was made of the housekeeping closet across from room [ROOM NUMBER]. There was debris and dust on the floor with bottle of deodorant on the floor.
7. The following areas were observed to be in disrepair:
a. On 7/30/23 at 11:00 AM, an observation was made of room [ROOM NUMBER]. The paint on the wall above the bed that was farthest from the door was scuffed and peeled off. The nightstand paint was chipped and in disrepair.
b. On 7/30/23 at 11:07 AM, an observation was made of room [ROOM NUMBER]. The paint on the wall above the bed that was farthest from the door was chipped. A large gouge was observed in the wall above the bed that was nearest the door. The paint on the night stand was chipped and in disrepair.
c. On 7/30/23 at 11:12 AM, an observation was made of room [ROOM NUMBER]. The paint on the walls was scuffed and in disrepair. The clothing wardrobe was scuffed. A hole with no covering was observed in the wall where the television wires came out.
d. On 7/30/23 at 11:24 AM, an observation was made of room [ROOM NUMBER]. The dresser was observed to be missing paint and in disrepair.
e. On 7/30/23 at 11:43 AM, an observation was made of room [ROOM NUMBER]. The walls were observed to have paint missing with areas of scuff marks.
f. On 7/30/23 at 11:45 AM, an observation was made of room [ROOM NUMBER]. The night stand and wall closest to the window were observed to be scuffed with paint missing. The area closest to the door was vacant of a resident and the walls were observed to be missing paint and in disrepair. The night stand was missing paint and the clothing wardrobe was scuffed and in disrepair.
g. On 7/30/23 at 3:25 PM, an observation of scuffed paint or white residue on wall at the height of the handrail and headboard in room [ROOM NUMBER]-1.
h. On 07/31/23 at 02:53 PM, an observation was made of room [ROOM NUMBER]. Gashes and scuffs were observed to be on 3 of the 4 walls in the room.
i. On 7/31/23 at 3:27 PM, an observation was made of the sink at the 300 hallway nurses station. There was no hot water to the sink. The hot water valve under the sink was turned off and no water came out of the hot water side.
j. On 7/31/23 at 10:38 AM, an observation of scraped paint exposing drywall on the wall next to the resident's bed in room [ROOM NUMBER]-2.
k. On 8/1/23 at 2:09 PM, an observation was made in the bathroom of room [ROOM NUMBER]. Water was observed to shoot out the tip of the faucet when the handle was lifted all the way. The faucet was unable to be turned on fully.
l. On 8/10/23 at 3:35 PM, an observation was made of room [ROOM NUMBER]. The sink in the bathroom would not drain.
The facility maintenance repair request log was provided from 7/5/23 through 8/14/23. room [ROOM NUMBER] and 305 was observed to be on the repair list for paint repair needs.
On 8/10/23 at 3:06 PM, an interview was conducted with Administrator (Admin) 2. The Admin 2 stated a person in admissions had helped out with small projects around the facility, like painting, changing a lightbulb and unclogging toilets. The Admin 2 stated they had been trying to touch up the rooms by hitting 1-2 rooms a month and updating them. The Admin 2 stated the facility had a system where the staff put a work order in and it let them know what needed to be done. The Admin 2 stated the corporate maintenance workers had come and done a few things but they triaged the most important things first. The Admin 2 stated if they saw a nightstand that needed paint they would pull it and repaint it. The Admin 2 stated they did not have a maintenance employee but he was going to offer the position to someone today.
On 8/14/23 at 11:10 AM, a follow up interview was conducted with the FMRD. The FMRD stated the facility did not have a maintenance director due to lack of staff. The FMRD stated the floor staff used the online system to put in a work order and inform the maintenance department there was an issue with the facility or that something needed to be fixed. The floor staff used their own discretion to decide what the priority level was of the maintenance concern. They can put it in as low, moderate, high or critical priority. Since there was not a maintenance director, the FMRD stated they were working on the orders as they could get to them. The FMRD stated he was not in the facility very much to take care of the maintenance issues that would arise.
On 8/14/23 at 11:21 AM, a follow up interview was conducted with the Admin 2. The Admin 2 stated his plan was to update the angel round list to help with the environment issues. The Admin 2 stated that each department head had rooms that they would check on twice weekly and the resident's environment would part of that check and they would also do a room inspection with each visit.
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Resident 94 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis which included weakness, anxiety and depression.
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Resident 94 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis which included weakness, anxiety and depression.
On 8/1/23 at 2:46 PM, an interview was conducted with Resident 94. Resident 94 stated that she did not have her clothing she came to the facility with. She stated that she gave her clothing to staff to be washed, and the clothing was placed in a sack and taken down to be cleaned. She stated that she had not received those items back. Resident 94 stated that since they could not locate her clothing she was placed in a hospital gown, but she wanted to wear her own clothing. Resident 94 stated that she was missing a gray Coca Cola shirt, a black shirt, a blue shirt, two pairs of pants and night wear. Resident 94 stated that the facility did not take inventory of the items she had when she arrived. Resident 94 was observed to be wearing a hospital gown.
On 8/2/23 at approximately 12:00 PM, Resident 94 was observed to be wearing a hospital gown.
On 8/7/23 at 10:36 AM, a follow up interview was conducted with resident 94. Resident 94 stated that she still did not have any of her own clothing and that her son had bought her a shirt and shorts on 8/5/23. Resident 94 stated she came to the facility from her house and was wearing her own clothing and brought clothing from home when she arrived.
On 8/7/23 at 10:36 AM an observation of resident 94 was made, resident 94 was observed to be in a gray [NAME] Mouse shirt and shorts.
On 8/7/23 at 11:25 AM, an interview was conducted with Housekeeper (HSK) 2. HSK 2 stated that if clothing was not labeled with a resident's name the clothing would hang on a rack that only included other non labeled clothing. HSK 2 stated that if a resident was missing clothing, the resident was placed on a list along with the clothing they are missing and the housekeepers would watch for those items. HSK 2 stated that he did know that resident 94 had asked about missing clothing but she was not added to the list of residents with missing clothing.
On 8/7/23 at 11:30 AM, an interview was conducted with Nursing assistant (NA) 2, The NA 2 stated that when a resident is first admitted they would look through all of the items a resident brought and write it down on an inventory sheet. The NA 2 stated that medical records would keep the inventory sheets and place that in the residents file. If a resident complained of missing clothing, and the item could not be located she would write down what was missing and inform housekeeping to watch for the items.
Resident 94's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
An inventory list for resident 94 could not be located in the electronic medical records.
The grievance binder was reviewed on 8/8/23. A missing clothing grievance was not filed for resident 94.
On 8/8/23 at 2:25 PM, an interview was conducted with RA. The RA stated that a resident admitted to the facility would have an inventory sheet completed. The RA stated that she was caught up on scanning the documentation into residents charts. The RA reviewed resident 94's medical records and could not locate and inventory sheet. The RA stated that the inventory sheet was given to a nurse to have the resident sign the inventory sheet because it was possibly not signed by resident 94. The RA stated that the inventory sheet should be located at the nurses station. The RA stated that they are going to be replacing the the inventory process with a new process so they would have less problems with missing items. The RA stated that they were aware of the complaints from resident 94 regarding her missing items and that they gave her clothing from the facility donation clothing.
On 8/8/23 at 2:43 PM, an interview was conducted with RN 5. RN 5 stated that she did not have an inventory list for resident 94 and that she was not given a new inventory sheet to fill out for resident 94. RN 5 was unable to locate an inventory sheet at the nurses station for resident 94.
On 8/9/23 at 9:03 AM, an observation of resident 94 was made. Resident 94 was observed to be in a hospital gown, and stated that she would like to be in clothing. The Wound nurse (WN) opened resident 94's closet and took inventory of the items, which included: one black sweater, one pair of gray sweat pants and a light blue shirt. Resident 94 stated that the facility had given her the light blue shirt but it was old and see through, she stated that she felt uncomfortable wearing that item of clothing. Resident 94 stated that she had not filled out a grievance form for the missing items.
On 8/9/23 at 10:21 AM, an interview was conducted with the SSA. SSA stated that if someone had a grievance, the facility would review them every morning and make sure the correct form was filled out. Once the grievance form was filled out, it would go to the RA to be filed in the grievance binder. The RA would then get the grievance information to the correct department so they could begin the process to complete it. The SSA stated if a resident complained of missing property a grievance was filled out and filed. She stated that there was not a grievance placed for resident 94's clothing, that she had informed resident 94's hospice company of her missing clothing and that the hospice company would go to resident 94's house to get clothing for her that she would like to wear.
A review of the policies and procedures was completed. The grievance/complaint investigation policy and procedure stated: Policy: It is the policy of this facility to assist resident, their representatives (sponsors), other interested family members, or advocates in filing grievances or complaints when such requests are made. PROCEDURE: 1. Any resident, his or her representative (sponsor), family member, or advocate may file a grievance or complaint concerning his or her treatment, medical care, behavior of other residents, staff members, theft of property, etc., without fear or threat of reprisal in any form.
Based on interview and record review it was determined, that for 3 of 68 sampled residents, that the facility failed to initiate and ensure prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Specifically, a resident expressed grievances to staff members regarding missing property and grievances were not filed. Resident identifiers: 20, 31 and 94.
Findings include:
1. Resident 20 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included multiple sclerosis, disorder of central nervous system, peripheral vascular disease, and dysphagia.
On 7/31/23 at 11:49 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 20. Resident 20 stated the television across the hall from him was on 24 hours per day 7 days a week. Resident 20 stated the resident in the room across the hall was unable to hear and maybe needed a hearing aide. Resident 20 stated the television was really loud all the time. Resident 20 stated he had talked with the Social Services Assistant (SSA) about it.
On 7/31/23 at 11:54 AM, an observation was made of room [ROOM NUMBER]. room [ROOM NUMBER] was across the hallway from resident 20's room. The television was observed to be heard through the hallway.
Resident 20's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed resident 20 had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 9 which indicated moderate cognitive impairment.
On 8/15/23 at 6:01 PM a nurses note stated, pt [patient] explained he did not feel well this morning related to being awake all night. he explained that someone's tv [television] was too loud. TV volume was decreased and pt tried to continue to rest. wctm [will continue to monitor] social worker notified about tv volume. will notify noc [night] nurse to monitor tv volume as well.
The grievance binder was reviewed and there was no form regarding resident 20 complaining of resident's television being loud.
On 8/15/23 at 2:09 PM, an interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) 7. RN 7 stated that resident 20 had complained that the resident across the hallway had her television too loud. RN 7 stated a social services staff member was working on getting the resident across the hall from resident 20 head phones for her television.
On 8/16/23 at 9:50 AM, an interview was conducted with the Resident Advocate (RA). The RA stated resident 20 had reported to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA's) that the resident across the hall had her television loud. The RA stated she talked to resident 20 about moving rooms and he did not want to move. The RA stated he agreed to have his door closed. The RA stated she talked to the resident across the hall to turn down the television. The RA stated the resident's television was not on all the time. The RA stated resident 20 had been complaining for the last 2 months about the television. The RA stated she offered to move resident 20 so the grievance was resolved. The RA stated she did not file a grievance because she was the residents guardian angel so she visited him. The RA stated she had not asked resident 20 if the situation with the resident's television was resolved.
2. Resident 31 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included COVID-19, viral pneumonia, chronic kidney disease stage 4, dementia, depression and acute respiratory failure.
Resident 31's medical record was reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
On 7/31/23 at 11:30 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 31's wife. Resident 31's wife stated that since resident 31 was admitted , 4 pair of pants, 7 pairs of socks, and multiple shorts and shirts had gone missing. Resident 31's wife stated that the resident's name had been put inside his clothing to prevent it from being lost. Resident 31's wife stated that she had informed multiple CNAs, but the CNAs looked but can't find the missing items. Resident 31's wife stated she had not been offered to fill out a grievance form for the missing items.
An inventory list for resident 31 could not be located in the electronic medical record.
On 8/16/23 at 9:44 AM, an interview was conducted with the RA. The RA confirmed that an inventory list for resident 31 had not been completed or entered into the electronic medical record. The RA stated she was unaware of resident 31's missing items.
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY**
b. Resident 4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included multiple sclerosis,...
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b. Resident 4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included multiple sclerosis, major depressive disorder, presence of urogenital implants, stage 4 pressure ulcer, anxiety disorder, peripheral vascular disease, spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and other muscle spasm.
On 7/31/23 at 12:12 PM an interview with resident 4 was conducted. Resident 4 stated that she was now on supervised smoking because resident 54 was bullying one of her friends. Resident 4 stated she went up to resident 54 and said to back off and leave her friend alone. Resident 4 stated that resident 54 then went and told staff that she ran into resident 54 with her wheelchair.
On 7/12/23 at 4:49 PM, exhibit 358 was submitted to the State Survey Agency. The exhibit revealed the incident occurred on 7/11/23 at approximately 9:00 PM. There was an abrasion to her left leg around the shin there was redness to both shins.
Resident 4's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
A review of progress notes revealed no progress notes for the incident on 7/11/23 in resident 4's medical record.
c. Resident 38 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included other specified arthritis multiple sites, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, unspecified dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder, polyneuropathy, and presence of right artificial hip joint.
On 7/31/23 at 11:53 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 38. Resident 38 stated when she was out smoking, she had issues with resident 54. Resident 38 stated she went out during supervised smoking times, but she felt bullied by resident 54.
On 8/10/23 at 9:39 AM, a follow-up interview with resident 38 was conducted. Resident 38 stated there was an incident in June, it scared her, she felt hurt, and this kept going on. Resident 38 stated resident 54 tried getting after her physically twice. Resident 38 stated she believed this happened once in June but does not remember which day. Resident 38 stated that resident 54 came into her room and shook her leg saying, We need to have a talk. Resident 38 stated that she told resident 54 to leave her room. Resident 38 stated that was when resident 54 chased her outside and pushed her down in her chair. Resident 38 stated that she told the CNA and nurse when that happened, she was trying to find help, but nobody reacted to it. Resident 38 stated the next day the SSA came and talked to resident 38. Resident 38 stated she heard that SSA talked to resident 54.
On 8/3/23 at 3:15 PM, exhibit 358 was submitted to the State Survey Agency and revealed the on 6/2/23 at 1:30 PM [Resident 38] alleged [resident 54] entered her room and shook her to wake her up. This event allegedly caused mental anguish as it trigged [sic] past trauma. It is also alleged [resident 54] yelled at [resident 38].
Resident 38's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
A review of progress notes revealed no progress notes for incident 6/2/23.
On 8/10/23 at 9:39 AM, a follow-up interview with resident 38 was conducted. Resident 38 stated about 2 to 3 weeks ago resident 54 kept threatening her. Resident 38 stated resident 54 stood right in front of her, came up to her nose and started shaking her finger at her. Resident 38 stated she was frustrated that resident 54 was still at the facility. Resident 38 stated she recalled an incident in July that happened in the smoking courtyard. Resident 38 stated she was scared and was trying to get LPN 2. Resident 38 stated she felt like the facility had come down hard on her, she left people alone and did not cause problems. Resident 38 stated that she felt resident 54 attacked her. Resident 38 stated she told resident 54 to leave her alone and not bother her. Resident 38 stated she did not feel that staff redirected resident 54 when she was out of her room, and nothing was done about it. Resident 38 stated she only came out of her room to smoke and now she just wants to stay in her room.
On 7/12/23 at 10:54 AM, exhibit 358 was submitted to the State Survey Agency. The exhibit 358 revealed on 7/11/23 at 9:00 PM It was reported to the administrator from [resident 38] that [resident 54] was verbally abusive in the smoking area.
A review of progress notes revealed no Nursing Note for incident on 7/11/23.
A nursing progress note dated 8/4/23 at 5:23 PM, Resident has been upset all day due to another altercation with female resident from 300 hall in the smoking area. Other resident told pt she is going to be kicked out of this facility, she has had severe anxiety about that all day. Reassured her she is not being kicked out, that she is safe and is accompanied to smoking area every time. Pt has calmed down since this morning but is still upset.
On 8/8/23 at 2:35 PM, an interview with CNA 1 was conducted. CNA 1 stated if she saw residents arguing she would stay calm and try to resolve the issue. CNA 1 stated if the arguing continued, she would separate the residents and then notify the nurse and supervisor about the issue.
On 8/10/23 at 1:01 PM, an interview with Administrator (Admin 1) was conducted. Admin 1 stated the process regarding resident conflict, first she looked to see if the incident needed to be reported to the State Survey Agency. Admin 1 stated that next she started talking to the team, followed up with residents, witnesses, and staff to determine if there were additional issues. Admin 1 stated once the initial interview process was complete, she gathered as a team and saw where they needed to focus their investigation on. Admin 1 stated that she was about to report on a different incident that occurred on 7/11/23 when she had a request that resident 54 wanted to talk to her. Admin 1 stated that resident 54 informed her resident 4 had assaulted her and that she had already called the police. Admin 1 stated it was about that time police had entered the facility. Resident 54 showed Admin 1 her leg and stated there was a small abrasion on her leg, it had redness and was not an open wound. Admin 1 stated that resident 54 felt like resident 4 ran into her intentionally. Admin 1 stated that she learned that resident 38 and resident 54 were arguing and doing some name calling. Admin 1 stated when she asked other residents, they were not able to give specifics about times, mainly they were both yelling back and forth. Admin 1 stated resident 38 left the smoking area to inform the nurse about the arguing. Admin 1 stated this was when resident 54 told resident 4 why do you have a problem with me, I have never met you before. Resident 54 told Admin 1 that the normal night smokers were out in the smoking area at the time of the incident. Admin 1 stated that resident 38 said that resident 4 ran into resident 54 intentionally and that was not okay. Admin 1 stated that resident 16 was in the smoking area and was frustrated and it was intentional that resident 4 ran into resident 54. Admin 1 stated that when she tried talking to resident 4 about the incident, resident 4 was unable to communicate or talk due to her medical condition. Admin 1 stated when she talked to LPN 2, he told her that resident 54 approached him saying resident 4 ran into her. Admin 1 stated LPN 2 told her, he did not witness the actual event. Admin 1 stated LPN 2 told her, he took another nurse to look at resident 54 and did not see any type of injury. Admin 1 stated that LPN 2 did not recognize this incident as abuse and did not call the DON or Admin 1. Admin 1 stated there should be alert charting on residents involved and the 3 residents were put on supervised smoking. Admin 1 stated the residents were put on supervised smoking not because of their ability to smoke but because of behaviors. Admin 1 stated that during the IDT meeting on 7/13/23 they deemed the involved residents did not have lasting harm or prolonged injury. Admin 1 stated that since LPN 2 did not recognize the incident as a possible allegation of abuse and it was not reported within 2 hours of the incident.
5. Resident 51 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included dementia, anxiety, depressive disorder, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The exhibit 358 revealed that staff became aware of an incident on 3/3/23 at 1:35 PM. The exhibit revealed that resident 157 had made inappropriate sexual remarks to resident 51. Exhibit 358 was submitted to the State Survey Agency on 3/3/23 at 3:21 PM.
The internal report, exhibit 359 was not submitted to the State Survey Agency within the 5 working days of the incident. Exhibit 359 was submitted on 3/19/23.
3. Resident 22 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Multiple Sclerosis (MS), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dysphagia, muscle weakness, dementia, anemia, hypertension and age related osteoporosis without pathological fracture.
Resident 22's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 - 8/16/23.
A nursing progress note dated 2/18/23 at 11:00 AM documented, CNA was transferring res. (resident) from power w/c (wheelchair) to bed using the gait belt around the res. CNA explained to the res. what she was going to do with transfer, she put the sheet around the thigh then lifted the feet on to bed at the very edge, cna was on res. bed halfway lifted by gait belt and moved res. towards the bed while res. held onto arm, res. moved towards the bed and heard there was a pop. Res. said she did not feel anything, she was not sure, when positioning the legs and feet CNA noticed the rt. (right) thigh did not look right, res, denies pain, affected thigh immobilized, asked PT (Physical Therapy) to assesses, NP (Nurse Practitioner), DON (Director of Nursing), and [family member] notified.
On 6/1/23 at 12:58 PM, the facility initial entity report form exhibit 358 documented that on 02/18/2023 at 11:00 am, the Resident was being transferred to bed by 2 unidentified staff members. During the transfer a pop was heard and the CNA had noted the right thigh looked abnormal but the Resident denied any pain. STAT X-ray was ordered and per the results of the X-ray the Resident was sent to [local hospital] for further evaluation. A fracture was detected. Ombudsman was notified.
Review of the exhibit 358 entity report documented the incident occurred on 2/18/23 at 11:00 AM and was reported to the State Survey Agency (SSA) on 6/1/23 at 12:58 PM.
4. Resident 29 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, type II diabetes, morbid obesity, muscle weakness, anxiety and major depressive disorder.
Resident 29's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 - 8/16/23.
No progress notes found in resident 29's medical record about the incident.
On 5/20/23 at 11:00 AM, a facility reported entity report exhibit 358 documented, On 05/24/2023 at 10:19 am, the facility reported that on 05/20/2023 at 11:00 am, the Resident alleged that the CNA had been verbally abusive to her while in the hallway. Resident is at baseline and CNA has been suspended and removed from the schedule. APS and Ombudsman were notified.
Review of the exhibit 358 entity report documented the incident occurred on 5/20/23 at 11:00 AM and was reported to the State Survey Agency (SSA) on 5/24/23 at 10:19 AM.
5. Resident 78 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included senile degeneration of the brain, dementia, chronic respiratory failure, type II diabetes, hyperlipidemia, full incontinence of feces, anorexia and palliative care.
Resident 78's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 - 8/16/23.
On 7/30/23 at 2:00 PM, an interview was conducted with Resident 78's family member (FM). The FM stated she wasn't 100% sure what had happened with her mother's right hand and wrist. The FM stated her other family member (FM) 2 told her the CNA came into the room to care for resident 78 and was rough with her. The FM stated FM 2 told her that he had yelled for the CNA to stop but the CNA wouldn't stop. The FM stated they had to insist on the X-ray of resident 78's hand and wrist because the facility did not want to do anything about it.
On 7/30/23 at 2:15 PM, an interview was conducted with FM 2. FM 2 stated the CNA came in and roughed her up. FM 2 was observed to point toward resident 78. FM 2 stated he told the CNA to stop but she wouldn't stop. FM 2 stated resident 78 did not want to get changed and the CNA told her that it needed to happen and then she did it and roughed her up.
On 7/5/2023 at 1:19 PM, the facility initial entity report form exhibit 358 documented, That on 07/05/2023 at 5:00 am, the Resident alleged that the staff member had been rough while providing cares. The Resident was assessed and it was noted that her right hand was swollen and tender to touch. The Resident did not want anybody to touch her wrist. Staff member has been removed from the scheduled. APS, Ombudsman and family were notified.
Review of the exhibit 358 entity report documented the incident occurred on 7/5/23 at 5:00 AM and was reported to the State Survey Agency (SSA) on 7/5/23 at 1:19 PM.
Based on interview and record review it was determined, for 9 out of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not ensure all alleged violations of abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment were reported immediately, but no later than 2 hours after the allegation was made. Specifically, allegations of verbal and physical abuse were not reported to the State Survey Agency (SSA) within the 2 hour timeframe. Resident identifiers: 4, 12, 22, 29, 38, 51, 54, 78 and 157.
Findings Include:
1. Resident 12 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included seizures, dementia in other diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus, persistent atrial fibrillation, gastroesophageal reflux disease and depression.
The exhibit 358 revealed that staff became aware of an incident on 7/14/23 at 1:50 PM. The exhibit revealed that resident 12 Alleged she was sexually assaulted when she first admitted to [name of facility] by 2 males.
Resident 12's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
A nursing progress note written by Registered Nurse (RN) 7 dated 2/14/23 at 12:52 PM, CNA [Certified Nursing Assistant] reported that pt (patient) stated someone broke her window and came into her room and raped her last night. Upon assessing pt [patient], she was sitting on side of bed with briefs around knees, she was very agitated and talking about her daughter [name removed]. She then pulled her briefs off and said she does not want to put her briefs on because she does not want to ruin any evidence. Pt was reassured and redirected to eat breakfast. breakfast was warmed up for her and starting eating. wctm [will continue to monitor].
On 8/16/23 at 9:17 AM, an interview was conducted with RN 7. RN 7 stated if a resident or staff member reported abuse, she reported the allegation to the administrator and supervisor (DON). RN 7 stated that resident 12 had told a CNA that someone broke into her room through the window. RN 7 stated resident 12 was sitting on the toilet and did not want to pull her brief up because she did not mess up evidence. RN 7 stated she did not remember if she reported the allegation as abuse. RN 7 stated she felt like it was something that she was confused about. RN 7 stated thinking back on the incident, she should have reported it as abuse. RN 7 stated she thought maybe it was something in her past that had happened.
On 8/16/23 at 1:28 PM, an interview was conducted with Administrator (Admin) 1. Admin 1 stated she was doing rounds with all residents when she started. Admin 1 stated that resident 12 reported to her that she had been raped. Admin 1 stated she reported the incident to the State Survey Agency and started an investigation. Admin 1 stated the police were notified. Admin 1 stated when investigating the allegation she searched through the progress notes for trigger words. Admin 1 stated she couldn't remember if she reviewed resident 12's progress notes. Admin 1 stated the allegation of abuse should have been reported in February 2023.
2.
a. Resident 54 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, muscle weakness, alcohol dependence, major depressive disorder, disorders of phosphorus metabolism, and weakness.
On 7/31/23 at 3:22 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 54. Resident 54 stated she had a problem with another residents. Resident 54 stated she went out to smoke and had been drinking. Resident 54 stated resident 38 and resident 4 were talking about her. Resident 54 stated resident 38 left and resident 54 asked resident 4 why she was talking about resident 54 because she did not know resident 54. Resident 54 stated resident 4 asked her to come over and talk, so resident 54 went over to resident 4. Resident 54 stated resident 4 rammed resident 54 with her power chair so resident 54 called 911 the next day and reported it as assault. Resident 54 stated all 3 residents were placed on supervised smoking.
Resident 54's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
A nursing progress note created 7/19/23 at 5:17 PM, with an effective date of 7/11/23 at 12:16 AM revealed Resident found to have altercation with another resident. Continuing with care.
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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b. Resident 38 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included other specified arthritis multiple sites, b...
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b. Resident 38 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included other specified arthritis multiple sites, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, unspecified dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder, polyneuropathy, and presence of right artificial hip joint.
A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed that resident 38 had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12 which indicated moderately impaired cognition.
Resident 38's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
On 7/31/23 at 11:53 AM an interview was conducted with resident 38. Resident 38 stated when she is out smoking, she has issues with another resident 54. Resident 38 stated she goes out during supervised smoking times, but she still feels bullied by resident 54.
On 8/10/23 at 9:39 AM a follow-up interview with resident 38 was conducted. Resident 38 stated there was an incident in June, it scared her, she felt hurt, and this keeps going on. Resident 38 stated resident 54 tried getting after her physically twice. Resident 38 stated she believes this happened once in June but does not remember which day. Resident 38 stated that resident 54 came into her room and shook her leg saying, We need to have a talk. Resident 38 stated that she told resident 54 to leave her room. Resident 38 stated that is when resident 54 chased her outside and pushed her down in her chair. Resident 38 stated that she told the CNA and nurse when this happened, she was trying to find help, but nobody reacted to it. Resident 38 stated the next day the SSA came and talked to resident 38. Resident 38 stated she heard that SSA talked to resident 54.
On 8/3/23 at 3:15 PM Form 358: Facility Reported Incidents was received by State Survey Agency and given #34678 which revealed the following:
a.
6/2/23 at 1:30 PM staff became aware.
b.
6/2/23 at 1:40 PM administration was notified.
c.
6/2/23 at 1:30 PM [Resident 38] alleged [resident 54] entered her room and shook her to wake her up. This event allegedly caused mental anguish as it trigged [sic] past trauma. It is also alleged [resident 54] yelled at [resident 38].
d.
Resident 38 displayed changes in behavior including, crying and scratching picking at her body.
e.
Immediate steps taken to ensure resident(s) were protected:
1.
Facility confirmed residents were separated.
2.
Resident 54 informed to avoid areas resident 38 was at.
3.
Facility staff to monitor residents to keep distance.
f.
6/2/23 at 3:00 PM Ombudsman and Adult Protective Services were notified.
A review of progress notes revealed No Nursing Note for incident 6/2/23.
On 8/10/23 at 10:24 AM an interview with Social Services Assistant (SSA) was conducted. SSA stated when there is resident conflict, it depends on the severity of it and how bad it is. SSA stated she will monitor to make sure conflicting residents are not going into each other's rooms and keep them safe. SSA stated she takes resident conflict case by case; she would meet with administrator then inform floor staff to make everyone aware about possible conflict. When asked about the conflict regarding resident 38 and resident 54, SSA stated the two residents were friends. Between the two residents money was borrowed, and cigarettes were shared, this is against the facility's rules. SSA stated staff found the residents started antagonizing each other over the money. SSA stated that she has not seen a change of behavior in resident 38. SSA stated that resident 38 never really did the activities the facility provides, her smoking time is her socializing activity. SSA stated that if resident 38 has anything to talk about or to vent she does come to the Resident Advocate's Office and talks to them.
On 8/10/23 at 1:01 PM an interview with Administrator (Admin 1) was conducted. Admin 1 stated the process regarding resident conflict, first she will look to see if the incident needs to be reported to the State Survey Agency. Admin 1 stated that next she will start talking to the team, following up with residents, witnesses, and staff to determine if there are additional issues. Admin 1 stated once the initial interview process is complete, she will gather as a team and see where they need to focus their investigation on. Admin 1 stated on 6/2/23, resident 38 went to SSA and told her about what happened. SSA then informed Admin 1 of incident between resident 38 and resident 54. Admin 1 stated that she learned that resident 38 claimed resident 54 went into her room and shook her awake. Resident 38 yelled some obscenities and told resident 54 to get out of her room. Admin 1 stated that resident 54 said that her and resident 38 were friends and went into her room to see why resident 38 was not talking her anymore. Admin 1 stated that this incident was not witnessed by any staff and there was no physical harm noted. Admin 1 stated that resident 38 had a License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) coming in to talk with her. Admin 1 stated that LCSW believes that it was more of past issues that caused resident 38 issues and not this actual event. Resident 38's baseline has remained the same.
On 8/10/23 at 9:39 AM a follow-up interview with resident 38 was conducted. Resident 38 stated about 2 to 3 weeks ago resident 54 kept threatening her. Resident 38 stated resident 54 stood right in front of her, came up to her nose and starts shaking her finger at her. Resident 38 is frustrated that resident 54 is still at the facility. Resident 38 stated what she recalls an incident in July which happened in the smoking courtyard. Resident 38 stated she was scared and was trying to get LPN 2. Resident 38 states she feels like the facility has come down hard on her, she leaves people alone and does not cause problems. Resident 38 stated that she feels resident 54 attacks her. Resident 38 will tell resident 54 to just leave and not to bother her. Resident 38 stated she does not feel that staff redirects resident 54 when she is out of her room, and nothing is done about it. Resident 38 stated she only comes out of her room to smoke and now she just wants to stay in her room.
On 7/12/23 at 10:54 AM Form 358: Facility Reported Incidents was received by State Survey Agency and given #34924 which revealed the following:
a.
7/12/23 at 9:00 AM staff became aware.
b.
7/12/23 at 9:00 AM administration was notified.
c.
7/11/23 at 9:00 PM It was reported to the administrator from [resident 38] that [resident 54] was verbally abusive in the smoking area.
d.
No injuries.
e.
No current behavior changes.
f.
Immediate steps taken to ensure resident(s) were protected:
1.
Residents were separated and sent back to their rooms in separate halls.
e.
7/12/23 at 10:20 AM Ombudsman and Adult Protective Services were notified.
A review of progress notes revealed No Nursing Note for incident on 7/11/23.
On 8/10/23 at 10:24 AM an interview with Social Services Assistant (SSA) was conducted. SSA stated there was an incident in the smoking area on the evening of 7/11/23 involving residents 38 and 54. SSA stated there were witnesses however, the majority of the residents did not want to give statements because it was not their issue. SSA stated conflict between the involved residents have decreased since the facility started supervised smoking. SSA stated if a staff member is available, they can take the resident out to the smoking area or there are scheduled smoking times.
On 8/10/23 1:01 PM an Interview with Administrator 1 was conducted. Admin 1 stated that when she arrived at work on 7/12/23 she was told that resident 38 and SSA wanted to talk with her. Admin 1 stated resident 38 was in the SSA's office and informed admin 1, an incident happened the previous night in the smoking area. Admin 1 stated on the night of 7/11/23 at approximately 8:30 PM resident 38 stated while in the smoking area there was a big argument and resident 54 was calling resident 38 names. Admin 1 stated that resident 38 felt unsafe and wanted to press charges against resident 54 for verbal assault. Admin 1 stated she learned from LPN 2 who was working that night resident 38 said there was some arguing in the smoking area and did not witness the actual incident. Admin 1 stated that LPN 2 did not recognize this incident as abuse and did not call the DON or Admin 1. Admin 1 stated the residents she talked with were unable to give specifics about the time, mainly the two residents were arguing and doing some name calling. Admin 1 stated there should be alert charting on residents involved and they were put on supervised smoking. Admin 1 stated the residents were put on supervised smoking not because of their ability to smoke but because to keep from behaviors from coming back. Admin 1 stated that during the IDT meeting held on 7/13/23 and after talking with resident 54 and resident 38 they will not have lasting harm or prolonged injury.
c. Resident 4 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included multiple sclerosis, major depressive disorder, presence of urogenital implants, pressure ulcer of other site stage 4, anxiety disorder, peripheral vascular disease, spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and other muscle spasm.
A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed that resident 4 had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 which indicated intact cognition.
Resident 4's medical records was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
On 7/31/23 at 12:12 PM an interview with resident 4 was conducted. Resident 4 stated that she is now on supervised smoking because resident 54 was bullying one of her friends. Resident 4 stated she went up to resident 54 and said to back off and leave her friend alone. Resident 4 stated that resident 54 then went and told staff that she ran into resident 54 with her wheelchair.
On 7/12/23 at 4:49 PM Form 358: Facility Reported Incidents was received by State Survey Agency and given #34934 which revealed the following:
a.
7/12/23 at 12:50 PM staff became aware.
b.
7/12/23 at 12:50 PM administration was notified.
c.
7/11/23 at apx. 9:00 PM Resident 54 alleged resident 4 intentionally ran into her legs with her wheelchair.
d.
Abrasion to left leg around shin, redness to both shin.
e.
Resident 54 has signs and symptoms of sadness and frustration with crying.
f.
Immediate steps taken to ensure resident(s) were protected:
1.
Resident 54 to be assessed for injuries and offered pain medication as needed.
2.
Staff informed to keep residents separated.
g.
7/12/23 no time listed Ombudsman and Adult Protective Services were notified.
A review of progress notes revealed No Nursing Note for incident on 7/11/23.
On 8/8/23 at 2:35 PM an interview with CNA 1 was conducted. CNA 1 stated if she sees residents arguing she would stay calm and try to resolve the issue. CNA 1 stated if the arguing continues, she would separate the residents and then notify the registered nurse and supervisor about the issue.
On 8/10/23 at 1:01 PM an interview with Administrator (Admin 1) was conducted. Admin 1 stated the process regarding resident conflict, first she will look to see if the incident needs to be reported to the State Survey Agency. Admin 1 stated that next she will start talking to the team, following up with residents, witnesses, and staff to determine if there are additional issues. Admin 1 stated once the initial interview process is complete, she will gather as a team and see where they need to focus their investigation on. Admin 1 stated that she was about to report on a different incident that occurred on 7/11/23 when she had a request that resident 54 wanted to talk to her. Admin 1 stated that resident 54 informed her resident 4 had assaulted her and that she had already called the police. Admin 1 stated it was about that time police had entered the facility. Resident 54 showed Admin 1 her leg and stated there was a small abrasion on her leg, it had redness and was not an open wound. Admin 1 stated that resident 54 felt like resident 4 ran into her intentionally. Admin 1 stated that she learned that resident 38 and resident 54 were arguing and doing some name calling. Admin stated when she asked other residents, they were not able to give specifics about times, mainly they were both yelling back and forth. Resident 38 left the smoking area to inform the nurse about the arguing. Admin 1 stated this is when resident 54 told resident 4 why do you have a problem with me, I have never met you before. Resident 54 told Admin 1 that the normal night smokers were out in the smoking area at the time of the incident. Admin1 stated that resident 36 said that resident 4 ran into resident 54 intentionally and that was not okay. Admin 1 stated that resident 16 was in the smoking area and was frustrated and it was intentional that resident 4 ran into resident 54. Admin 1 stated that when she tried talking to resident 4 about the incident, resident 4 was unable to communicate or talk due to her medical condition. Admin 1 stated when she talked to LPN 2, he told her that resident 54 approached him saying resident 4 ran into her. LPN 2 told Admin 1 he did not witness the actual event. LPN 2 took another nurse to look at resident 54 and did not see any type of injury. Admin 1 stated that LPN 2 did not recognize this incident as abuse and did not call the DON or Admin 1. Admin 1 stated there should be alert charting on residents involved and they were put on supervised smoking. Admin 1 stated the residents were put on supervised smoking not because of their ability to smoke but because to keep from behaviors from coming back. Admin 1 stated that during the IDT meeting on 7/13/23 they deemed the involved residents did not have lasting harm or prolonged injury.
On 8/10/23 an attempt to contact LPN 2 was unsuccessful.
A review of progress notes revealed no alert chart for incident 7/11/23.
4. Resident 4 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included multiple sclerosis, major depressive disorder, presence of urogenital implants, pressure ulcer of other site stage 4, anxiety disorder, peripheral vascular disease, spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and other muscle spasm.
A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed that resident 4 had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 which indicated intact cognition.
Resident 4's medical records was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
On 7/20/23 at 9:31 AM a Therapy Progress Note states resident 4 was educated on power wheelchair safety and maneuvering around objects and other people.
On 7/30/23 at 12:43 PM an interview with resident 4 was conducted. Resident 4 stated last week she had her call light on all night long and ended up sleeping in her chair since she was not assisted to her bed.
On 8/2/23 at 4:41 PM Form 358: Facility Reported Incidents was received by State Survey Agency and given #35099 which revealed the following:
a.
7/19/23 at 5:25 PM staff became aware.
b.
8/2/23 at 3:00 PM administration was notified.
c.
7/18-19/23 from 3:00 PM-6:00 AM wound nurse charted in progress note that CAN stated resident was left in chair.
d.
In progress note, RN stated present wound showed signs of decline.
e.
Resident is at baseline for behavior.
f.
Immediate steps taken to ensure resident(s) were protected:
1.
Resident did not show any visual cues of physical or psychological distress.
2.
Resident was placed on alert charting.
3.
Investigation initiated.
g.
Spoke with Adult Protective Services (APS) Investigator in person, No date or time listed.
A review of progress notes revealed No Nursing Note for the night of 7/18/23.
A review of progress notes revealed no alert chart for incident related to 7/19/23.
On 7/19/23 at 9:21 AM a Nurses Progress Note for resident 4 revealed the following: Received report from the morning aides, they were concerned that the resident had been up in her wheelchair all night long. DON went to talk with the CNA coordinator about the aides on night shift keeping this resident up in her wheelchair all night. CNA's on night shift had reached out to the CNA coordinator concerned that the resident wouldn't allow them to put her in bed because she was hallucinating and said someone was out to get her so she needed to sit in the wheelchair by the door. CNA coordinator also said that the aides stated that the resident was hungry at 10:30 pm so they gave her a sandwich, she ate pizza with her family that night also prior to eating the sandwich at 10:30 pm. The night aides state that they attempted several times to get her to allow the [sic] to put her into the bed but she continued to refuse and state that she needed to stay up and in the door way to watch for whoever was after.
On 7/19/23 at 5:25 PM a Progress Skin/Wound Note for resident 4 revealed the following: Wound RN was notified by morning CNA that patient was left in electric chair from 1500 the day prior to 0600 the next morning. While assessing patient's wounds, wound RN found a forth [sic] wound on her left gluteal fold that is a fissure and her sacrum wound went from a stage 3 to a stage 4. Applying wound vac to sacrum wound. Wound RN notified DON and ADONs of the change in wounds.
On 8/9/23 at 2:52 PM a Progress Skin/Wound Note for resident 4 revealed the following: Wound RN assessed patient's wounds on left buttock and left gluteal fold. Wounds are healed and no longer need treatment or monitoring. D/C orders.
On 8/14/23 at 12:06 PM an interview with Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1) was conducted. RN 1 stated even when resident 4 is delusional, she is still pretty with it cognitively. RN 1 stated that if resident 4 wanted to go to bed she would have allowed assistance to be placed into bed. RN 1 stated that she would understand that if the CNA seen that resident 4 was sleeping, they would not want to wake her. RN 1 also stated she probably would not have awakened resident 4 since it was the middle of the night.
On 8/14/23 at 12:55 PM an interview with Wound Nurse (WN) was conducted. WN stated she was informed by CNA that resident 4 was left in her chair all night and was just put into bed. WN stated she went to exam resident 4 and noted wound vac was off. WN stated resident 4 told stories about little men in her room and driving a car. WN stated the resident 4 said she asked night staff to put her in bed. WN stated she believes resident 4 did ask to be put to bed however resident 4 was left in her wheelchair. WN stated that she has been resident 4's night nurse before and resident 4 has a very strict routine wants her meds, wound changes, and placed to bed. WN stated as soon as she was informed of what happened to resident 4 went right to the DON to report the incident. WN stated the DON then reported the incident to Administrator (Admin)1.
On 8/15/23 at 10:58 AM an interview with the Certified Nurse Aide Coordinator (CNAC) was conducted. CNAC stated she was told by Nurse Aide (NA) 4 that resident 4 did not want to get into to bed and this was stressing him out. CNAC stated at 1:30 AM she started receiving text messages from NA 5 informing her that resident 4 was not getting in bed. CNAC stated that NA 5 was telling her that resident 4 needed to stay by the door because of the little men.
On 8/15/23 at 12:00 PM an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) was conducted. DON stated she was notified the morning of 7/19/23 from CNAC that NA 4 attempted to put resident 4 to bed. DON stated that CNAC told her that resident 4 refused to be placed into bed and needed to stay by the door because someone was coming to get her. DON stated that NA 4 said he initially asked resident 4 to bed and refused because she needed to stay by the door because someone was coming to get her. DON stated that NA 4 continued to check on resident throughout the night and she remained asleep. DON stated the NA should have gone to the nurse about resident refusing and the nurse should always note any refusals. DON stated, the nurse should be documenting any refusals. DON stated that NA 5 was worried about the resident being left in her chair. DON stated she is doing training with nurses about how and where to document. The training summaries are available in an Agency Book located at the Nurses Station for agency staff reference. DON stated residents should be repositioned every two hours and CNAs should be asking residents to be repositioned in bed, chair, or if a brief change is needed. If the resident refuses. The CNA needs to notify the nurse.
On 8/9/23 at 9:30 PM Form 359: Facility Reported Incidents was submitted to State Survey Agency for #35099 which revealed the following:
a. Resident 4 showed no visual cues of physical or psychosocial distress. Wound RN stated in progress note that resident 4 was left in her chair from 3:00 PM - 6:00 AM. Administrator interviewed staff on shift, and staff coming on, as well as resident. Resident 4 stated she had to stay up and keep a watch down the hall. Resident 4 also stated the building was hit by a large object that night and it threw her back 15ft and knocked her out of her chair. Resident 4 stated she got stuck in between the dresser and the bed and her chair fell over on top of her. Resident 4 stated she was on the floor and heard CNAs say they needed to get the nurse because they couldn't find room.
b. Interviews with other CNAs. Stated NA 4 was giving round account and noted that resident 4 did not want to go to bed at first and she fell asleep in her chair. CNAs spoke to resident 4 upon shift change and resident 4 stated that the night CNAs could not find her room. CNAs stated resident 4 was in chair and was not found on floor.
c. Interview with NA 4 stated he was on the hall that night. He stated resident 4 did not want to get into bed yet when checking on her. He stated the call lights were abnormally high and he was checking on all the residents and went back to resident 4 and she was sleeping in her chair. He continued to round every 2 hour checks and resident was still sleeping safely in her chair. NA 4 stated resident 4 did not have a fall that night and did not notice anything abnormal with her.
d. Wound RN stated that resident 4 has hallucinations but will always tell staff when she needs/wants to go to bed.
c. Floor nurse stated she did not hear of anything out of the ordinary. RN stated resident 4 has history of hallucinations. Rn stated she was never told anything abnormal.
e. The incident was not verified per the findings of the investigation. Resident 4 has no signs and symptoms of mental, physical or psychosocial harm as evidenced by being at her baseline she continues to participate in activities, watching TV and being out and about during the day.
f. Facility will provide in-services on Q2 rounds and new task sheets for specific halls for specific residents. Additional training will be provided on ensuring correct methods of ambulating residents and transfers to ensure they and laid down to rest.
6. Resident 9 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included achondroplasia, altered mental status, hypokalemia, chronic pain, pressure ulcer, difficulty walking, muscle weakness, lack of coordination, spinal stenosis, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety and dependence on a wheelchair.
On 7/31/23 at 12:30 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 9. Resident 9 stated that a CNA took her head and pushed her face down toward his private area. The resident stated nothing happened after she told him no, she stated she thought the CNA was embarrassed by it. The resident stated she feels safe in the facility.
A review of the facility reported incident reported exhibit 358 to the State Survey Agency (SSA) revealed on 3/17/23 at 2:30 PM the following incident occurred, The facility reported on 3/17/2023 at 2:30 PM the Resident stated a few months ago the agency CNA asked her and her roommate to perform oral sex on him and pushed himself on the Resident. The Resident does not report physical harm, pain, or mental anguish but did state she felt unsafe during the interaction and feels uncomfortable when the CNA is over her care or working in the building. The CNA was removed from the schedule and the agency he works for was contacted and informed. The Ombudsman was notified.
The exhibit 359 revealed that, No additional outcomes to report. Resident 9 states she would rather not have [CNA 19] care of her but doesn't report any physical or mental harm. A summary o interviews with staff revealed, No staff members or residents reported observing or hearing about any inappropriate comments made or actions taken by any staff members. Resident 9's is alert and oriented. The allegation was not verified, Due to the allegations being non-specific, was reported to have happened a few months ago with no details able to be provided, and cannot be corroborated by any other staff or residents.
There were no additional interviews provided.
Resident 9's medical record was reviewed on 8/10/23.
An Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documented resident 9 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 which indicated no impairment of cognition.
A Social Services Note dated 3/19/23 documented, Pt stated concerns on a agency aid. Entity report was sent and ADMIN (Administration), DON (Director of Nursing), MD (Medical Doctor), Ombudsman was made aware of the situation. Aid has been removed from the schedule at this time.
7. Resident 22 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included Multiple Sclerosis (MS), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dysphagia, muscle weakness, dementia, anemia, hypertension and age related osteoporosis without pathological fracture.
The exhibit 358 had alleged that on 06/01/2023 at 12:58 PM, the facility reported that on 02/18/2023 at 11:00 AM, the Resident was being transferred to bed by 2 unidentified staff members. During the transfer a pop was heard and the CNA had noted the right thigh looked abnormal but the Resident denied any pain.
The exhibit 359 revealed that, Per interview with [resident 22], she requested to get back in bed. A CNA came to assist her. A sling could not be found and the CNA transferred patient by herself. Patient stated it resulted in a fracture but that she felt no pain at the time. Patient stated that she did not feel this incident was intentional and that it was an accident. Patient stated she had no lasting pain from the injury and that she feels safe in the facility. A summary of interviews with staff revealed, Per interview with CNA 9, patient requested to get back into her bed. Patient usually uses the Hoyer lift, however a sling was unable to be located. CNA attempted to transfer the resident by herself into the bed from power wheelchair. CNA started by first lifting the residents feet/ legs on to the bed then lifting residents body, with a gait belt onto the bed. When CNA was lifting resident upper body onto the bed a pop was heard. Resident stated she did not feel anything. When CNA was positioning body she noticed the R thigh did not look right. CNA/RNA went[TRUNCATED]
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** 5. Resident 40 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included osseous and subluxation stenosis of interver...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 5. Resident 40 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of lumbar region, hypertensive heart disease with heart failure, Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer, end stage renal disease, peripheral vascular disease, and anxiety disorder.
An annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed that resident 40 had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12 which indicated moderately impaired cognition.
Resident 40's medical record was reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
Resident 40's annual MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed that resident 40 required one person physical assistance for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, and bathing.
A review of resident 40's care plan revealed the following:
a. Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's)- provide assistance with ADL?s [sic] as needed, revised 8/19/22, with no indication of what support was needed.
b. Fall risk-Assist with ADL?s [sic] PRN, revised 8/19/22, with no indication of what support was needed.
c. Pain risk- Will be able to participate in ADLs daily. revised on 8/19/22, with no indication of what support was needed.
[Note: No care areas addressing ADLs were found that included the specific supportive assistance the resident required with bathing, dressing and personal hygiene.]
Based on interview and record review, the facility did not develop and implement comprehensive person-centered care plans for each resident that described the services that were to be furnished for 5 of 68 sample residents. Resident identifiers: 21, 40, 47, 81, and 87.
Findings include:
1. Resident 87 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included dementia, cognitive communication deficit, repeated falls, lack of coordination, essential tremor, and muscle weakness.
Resident 87's medical record was reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
A Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documented Resident 87 required extensive assistance with two persons physical assist with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use and personal hygiene. Resident 87's balance and transitions while walking was identified as not steady, only able to stabilize with staff assistance. It was documented that resident 87 used mobility devices such as a wheelchair.
A care plan dated 5/4/23 revealed a focus care area stating, Resident has an ADL (activities of daily living) self-care performance deficit r/t (related to) impaired mobility, advanced age, weakness, poor activity tolerance. A goal developed was Resident will be able to participate in part of ADL activity through the review date. Interventions were Provide verbal and tactile cues as needed; explain tasks during ADL care. Provide and chart assistance with ADLS. Monitor/record/report presence of pain/intolerance during mobility. Mobility devices as applicable for transfers, gait and locomotion in the facility. Report any further deterioration in status to the physician. Periodic rehab screens and treatments as indicated. Note: There is no indication of what kind of specific support is needed for resident 87. No new care plan interventions have been added since the care plan was initiated on 5/4/23.
A functional abilities and goals assessment dated [DATE] revealed, resident 87 was dependent (helper does all effort) for toileting hygiene, chair/bed-to-chair transfer was not attempted due to medical condition or safety concerns.
On 8/16/23 at 12:02 PM, an interview was conducted with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1. LPN 1 stated that resident 87 needed extensive help with all ADL's, such as repositioning and showering. LPN 1 stated that resident 87 was alert and able to express her needs.
2. Resident 21 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included myocardial infarction, failure to thrive, depression, left ventricular failure, asthma, vascular dementia, and obstructive sleep apnea.
Resident 21's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 - 8/16/23.
On 7/30/23 at 12:03 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 21. Resident 21 stated she didn't feel like her CPAP machine was working correctly. Resident 21 stated she had asked for filters so she cold change them out but she hadn't gotten any from the facility. Resident 21 stated they don't clean her CPAP machine or tubing and she stated she just hasn't had the time to do it.
On 7/30/23 at 12:05 PM, an observation was made of no date or time on the CPAP machine or tubing.
A Resident Inventory List dated 2/23/23 documented under the section titled Dentures/Hearing Aides/Walker/Cane/Glasses/O2 Tank that resident 21 had CPAP with bag.
An Admit Nurse Progress note dated 2/24/23 documented, Pt (patient) oriented to room and . pt was assisted with CPAP device and no further issues noted.
An admission (Minimum Data Set) MDS dated [DATE] revealed, resident 21 was documented as not having a CPAP machine.
A Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed, resident 21 was documented as not having a CPAP machine.
A Physician Progress note documented under the Pulmonary section, Chronic Lung Disease - Chronic CPAP use on the following dates:
a. 4/17/23
b. 5/23/23
c. 6/15/23
d. 7/6/23
Resident 21's physician's orders revealed no orders for CPAP use or maintenance.
Resident 21's Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for August 2023 revealed no documentation of CPAP use or maintenance.
[Note: Physician orders and entries into the TAR were documented after the recertification survey process had begun].
Resident 21's care plan revealed no focus areas, goals or interventions addressing CPAP use or maintenance.
A follow up observation and interview was made on 8/6/23 at 2:34 PM with resident 21. Resident 21 stated no one had done anything with her CPAP machine. No date or time observed on the CPAP machine or tubing.
3. Resident 47 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included myocardial infarction, sepsis, acute respiratory failure, difficulty walking, dementia, hypertension, and sleep apnea.
Resident 47's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 -8/16/23.
On 7/30/23 at 11:45 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 47. Resident 47 stated he has a CPAP machine and that the facility does not clean it. Resident 47 stated that he used to clean it at home but here he doesn't have the supplies so it just doesn't get cleaned. Resident 47 stated he will add water to the CPAP machine if it gets low and needs it.
On 7/30/23 at 11:50 AM, an observation was made of a CPAP machine on the resident's night stand. There was not date or time observed on the tubing or the CPAP machine. There was water observed in the chamber of the CPAP machine.
A History and Physical dated 1/5/22 documented resident 47 used a home CPAP at night.
A Physician Progress note dated 1/22/23 documented resident 47 had OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea).
A Physician Progress note dated 2/7/23 documented resident 47 had OSA obstructive sleep apnea.
Resident 47's physician's orders revealed no orders for CPAP use or maintenance.
Resident 47's Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for August 2023 revealed no documentation of CPAP use or maintenance.
[Note: Physician orders and entries into the TAR for CPAP use and maintenance were documented after the recertification survey process had begun].
A care plan focus dated 5/24/23 stated, the resident has altered respiratory status r/t (related to) chronic respiratory failure, morbid obesity, O2 use. Interventions included, monitor for s/sx (signs/symptoms) of respiratory distress and report to MD (Medical Doctor) PRN (as needed): Increased Respirations; Decreased Pulse oximetry; Increased heart rate (Tachycardia); Restlessness; Diaphoresis; Headaches; Lethargy; Confusion; Hemoptysis; Cough; Pleuritic pain; Accessory muscle usage; Skin color changes to blue/grey.
Resident 47's care plan revealed no focus areas, goals or interventions addressing CPAP use or maintenance.
4. Resident 81 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included dysphagia, hemiplagia and hemiparesis of the left side, atrial fibrillation, cardiomegaly, difficulty walking, hypertension, and dementia.
Resident 81's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 - 8/16/23.
On 7/30/23 at 11:05 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 81. Resident 81 stated he was only getting a shower once every two weeks. Resident 81 stated, they always say tomorrow, but tomorrow never comes. Resident 81 stated he would like to shower at least twice a week.
A quarterly MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated 6/25/23 document resident was totally dependent and required a one person physical assist with bathing and a two person physical assist with bed mobility and transfers.
A care plan focus dated 1/11/23 stated, the resident had Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis. Interventions included, Monitor/document residents abilities for ADL's and assist resident as needed. Encourage resident to do what he/she is capable of doing for self.
Resident 81's care plan revealed no focus areas, goals or interventions addressing the specific ADL assistance the resident required.
Review of resident 81's bathing task revealed the residents bathing preference was Days PRN (as needed).
Resident 81 had a shower schedule of Tuesday and Fridays.
Resident 81's shower/bathing history for the month of May 2023 revealed:
a. 5/19/23 Not Applicable (N/A)
No resident refusal forms were provided by the facility for the month of May 2023.
Resident 81 went 14 days from when a bath N/A was documented on 5/19/23 to when another bath was offered on 6/2/23.
Resident 81's shower/bathing history for the month of June 2023 revealed:
a. 6/2/23
b. 6/9/23
c. 6/19/23
d. 6/20/23
e. 6/30/23
No resident refusal forms were provided by the facility for the month of June 2023.
Resident 81 went 6 days from when a bath was documented on 6/2/23 to when another bath was offered on 6/9/23.
Resident 81 went 9 days from when a bath was documented on 6/9/23 to when another bath was offered on 6/19/23.
Resident 81 went 9 days from when a bath was documented on 6/20/23 to when another bath was offered on 6/30/23.
Resident 81's shower/bathing history for the month of July 2023 revealed:
a. 7/8/23
b. 7/14/23
c. 7/18/23
d. 7/25/23
e. 7/28/23
Resident 81 went 8 days from when a bath was documented on 6/30/23 to when another bath was offered on 7/8/23.
Resident 81 went 5 days from when a bath was documented on 7/8/23 to when another bath was offered on 7/14/23.
Resident 81 went 6 days from when a bath was documented on 7/18/23 to when another bath was offered on 7/25/23.
Resident 81 went 5 days from when a bath was documented on 7/28/23 to when another bath was offered on 8/3/23.
No resident refusal forms were provided by the facility for the month of July 2023.
Resident 81's shower/bathing history for the month of August 2023 revealed:
a. 8/3/23
b. 8/4/23
c. 8/14/23
Resident 81 went 9 days from when a bath was documented on 8/4/23 to when another bath was offered on 8/14/23.
No resident refusal forms were provided by the facility for the month of August 2023.
On 8/10/23 at 1:30 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated the nurses can update the care plans, along with administration. The DON stated the staff pass on information to each other through shift report. The DON stated if the information was not in the care plan and it was not regular staff then they may not be able to find the most accurate information on how to provide the best care for each resident. The DON stated the care plans should be updated for each resident's specific needs.
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0676
(Tag F0676)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident 40 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included osseous and subluxation stenosis of interver...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident 40 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of lumbar region, hypertensive heart disease with heart failure, Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer, end stage renal disease, peripheral vascular disease, and anxiety disorder.
Resident 40's medical record was reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
An annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed that resident 40 had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12 which indicated moderately impaired cognition.
On 8/1/23 at 12:23 PM an observation was made of resident 40's hair. The resident's hair appeared greasy and disheveled.
On 8/7/23 at 2:29 PM an observation was made of resident 40's hair. The resident's hair appeared disheveled and not combed.
On 7/30/23 at 3:15 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 40. Resident 40 stated that he did not get showers as often as he wanted, and facility staff haven't washed his hair in over a month. Resident 40 stated he is okay with getting a shower once a week.
A review of the annual MDS dated [DATE] in Section G revealed for resident 40 the activity of bathing did not occur 100% of the time over the entire 7-day period.
A review of resident 40's Point of Care (POC) for bathing over the past 30 days revealed Not Applicable or Response Not Required for dates: 7/17/23, 7/24/23 and 7/25/23. There was no documentation that resident 40 had received a shower for the previous 30 days.
A review of the Shower Tracking Log dated April 2023 indicated that on 4/12/23 and 4/26/23 resident 40 refused a shower. There were no showers for resident 40 documented in April 2023.
The Shower Tracking log for May 2023 could not be located for resident 40.
The Shower Tracking log for June 2023 indicated that on 6/17/23 and 6/21/23 resident 40 refused a shower. There were no showers documented for resident 40 in June 2023.
The Shower Tracking log dated July 2023 for resident 40 was blank.
A review of Showers Done Log dated 7/26/23 revealed the line for room [ROOM NUMBER]-A, assigned to resident 40, is blank.
A review of Showers Done Log dated 7/29/23 revealed the line for room [ROOM NUMBER]-A, assigned to resident 40, is blank.
A review of Showers Done Log dated 8/2/23 revealed the line for room [ROOM NUMBER]-A, assigned to resident 40, is marked Refused and with a signature under Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
A review of Showers Done Log dated 8/12/23 revealed the line for room [ROOM NUMBER]-A, assigned to resident 40, is blank.
The only shower refusal sheets that were provided by the facility between April 2023 and August 2023, were dated 6/17/23 and 6/21/23.
On 8/8/23 at 2:15 PM, an interview was conducted with Nurse Assistant 1 (NA 1). NA1 stated there was a residents shower book located at the nurses' station that CNAs referred to to determine which resident will need to be showered on their shift.
On 8/8/23 at 2:35 PM, an interview was conducted with Certified Nurse Aide 1 (CNA 1). CNA 1 stated there was a shower book located at the nursing station that the CNAs could refer to. CNA 1 stated the shower book informed the CNAs to know which resident needed showers for that shift. CNA 1 stated if the shower was refused, the CNA would ask the resident a total of three different times throughout their shift. CNA 1 stated after the third refusal the CNA would notify the nurse, and the refusal was logged in the shower book with signatures from CNA and nurse.
On 8/14/23 at 11:37 AM, an interview was conducted with Registered Nurse 2, (RN 2). RN 2 stated resident 40 refused his shower often. RN 2 stated the CNAs let the nurse know when resident 40 refused his shower. RN 2 stated the nurse would educate resident 40 about shower refusals, however he was set in his ways and did not like to get showered.
On 8/14/23 at 12:46 PM an interview was conducted with RN 1. RN 1 stated if a resident refused a shower she would go and talk to the resident. RN 1 stated sometimes a resident would agree to shower for a different staff member. RN 1 stated if the resident still refused, a shower refusal sheet was completed and those were kept in the shower book. RN 1 stated the nurse and resident would sign a shower refusal sheet and place the signed sheet into the binder. RN 1 stated she was unsure what happened to the signed sheets once placed in the binder.
On 8/15/23 at 10:45 AM, an interview was conducted with Certified Nurse Aide Coordinator (CNAC). The CNAC stated she began working as the CNAC at the beginning of June 2023. The CNAC stated that resident 40 did not like getting showers and refused often. The CNAC stated that the CNAs would need to document showers on shower sheets, located in the shower book, and in the electronic medical record. The CNAC stated she stressed to the CNAs that if a resident refused a shower, the CNA was to follow up with resident with a different approach. The CNAC stated if the resident still refused a shower the CNA was supposed to inform the nurse to educate the resident. The CNAC stated if there was still a refusal the CNA, nurse, and resident signed a shower refusal form. The CNAC stated shower refusal forms go to her and the Director of Nursing (DON) for review. The CNAC stated once the refusal form was reviewed the form goes to medical records to be scanned and placed in the resident's record. The CNAC stated getting the showers sheets scanned to the medical record has been a problem.
On 8/15/23 at 12:00 PM an interview with Director of Nursing (DON) was conducted. DON stated there was a shower book located at the nurses' station listing which of the residents needed assistance with a shower that shift. The DON stated if a resident refused a shower the CNA should ask the resident at least three different times during that shift if they wanted to shower. The DON stated the CNA should notify the nurse of the shower refusal and the nurse was supposed to educate the resident. The DON stated after nursing education was provided, if the resident still refused shower, a Shower Refusal Form would need to be signed by the resident, nurse, and CNA. The DON stated the signed Shower Refusal Form was then placed in the Shower Binder. The DON stated medical records would then scan any Refusal Forms to the resident's record.
3. Resident 45 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included cerebral aneurysm, disorganized schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, morbid obesity, type II diabetes, hypertension, anxiety, and major depressive disorder.
Resident 45's medical record was reviewed on 7/31/23 - 8/16/23.
On 7/30/23 at 11:12 AM, an interview was conducted with Resident 45. Resident 45 stated he was not getting his showers. He stated he was supposed to get two showers a week and was only getting 1. Resident 45 stated the facility just did not have time or did not have enough people to do the showers.
An Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documented, resident 45 required physical help with part of the activity using one person physical assist.
A care plan focus dated 3/6/19 with a revision date of 6/13/23 documented, (Resident 45) is at risk for . altered ADL ability . With interventions which included, Assist resident with ADL's PRN (as needed).
The Shower Book located at the nurses station documented resident 45 was to get showers every Tuesday and Friday in the AM (morning).
The ADL Task titled Bathing revealed resident 45 received assistance with bathing on the following dates:
a. 5/9, 5/16, 5/19 was documented as N/A (not applicable), 5/30.
Resident 45 went 6 days without a shower from 5/9 - 5/16.
Resident 45 went 13 days without a shower from 5/16 - 5/30.
b. 6/2, 6/6, 6/9, 6/13, 6/20, 6/23, 6/27.
Resident 45 went 6 days without a shower from 6/13 - 6/20.
c. 7/4, 7/8, 7/11, 7/15, 7/18, 7/21, 7/25, 7/28.
Resident 45 went 13 days without a shower from 6/20 - 7/4.
On 8/7/23 at 11:43 AM, an interview was conducted with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 13. CNA 13 stated there is a shower book at each nursing station. The book has a schedule for each resident room and what days they are to be showered. CNA 13 stated there are refusal forms in the book and we try a couple of times to get them to shower before we have them sign the refusal form. CNA 13 stated the showers should be charted in the medical record, even if the resident refuses them.
On 8/08/23 at 1:22 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated they try to spread the showers out in the day so it isn't just one shift getting all of the showers. The DON stated we try to keep the residents happy and do what they would like. The DON stated we are now going back to a shower aide and that is who will start to do the showers next week. The DON stated that they have noticed there was an issue with residents not getting showered and that is why we got a shower aide. The DON stated they noticed the afternoon shift was not doing the showers more so than the morning shift. The DON stated in order to make sure the showers are getting done we are hiring a shower aide.
On 8/14/23 at 12:00 PM, an interview was conducted with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 15. CNA 15 stated when the aides are charting in the medical record, if they chart N/A it means the shower was not done or it was not the resident's shower day. CNA 15 stated the shower book has the information on when a resident is to be showered and on what days. CNA 15 stated we write their showers in the shower book and also chart it in the medical record. CNA 15 stated if the residents refuse we ask them 3 different times, then ask the nurse to talk to them and if they still refuse we have them sign a refusal form.
On 8/14/23 at 2:15 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 7. CNA 7 stated the shower aide got cut during the summer and they just hired a new one today. CNA 7 stated the showers were not getting done. CNA 7 stated when we do our ADL's, there is a shower book at the nursing desk. The book has refusal sheets, skin sheets, and we document the showers or the refusals. If a refusal then we let the nurse know and they try to talk with the resident.
On 8/15/23 at 11:12 PM, an interview was conducted with the Certified Nursing Assistant Coordinator (CNAC). The CNAC stated that N/A means they did not do the task. If the resident refused the shower they need to go into the chart and mark that they refused the cares. The CNAC stated the CNAs are expected to go to the book and see when the shower were due, perform the showers and complete their charting. The CNAC stated again, if the shower was not charted or if it was charted as N/A the shower was not given. The CNAC stated we were having issues with the showers not being done on both shifts. We just started the shower aid program again and it is effective. The CNAC stated it allows the CNAs to take care of their residents better and this way the CNAC stated she could track the charting more efficiently. The CNAC stated she was made that aware of Resident 45 missing his showers. The CNAC stated she did not know why he was not receiving his showers, but they expectation is that the residents get their showers when they would like them.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined, for 3 of 68 sampled residents the facility did not provide the necessary care and services to ensure that a resident's abilities in activities of daily living did not diminish unless circumstances of the individual's clinical condition demonstrated that such diminution was unavoidable. Specifically, three residents did not receive assistance with showers. Resident identifiers: 12, 40 and 45.
Findings include:
1. Resident 12 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included seizures, dementia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, persistent atrial fibrillation, anemia, melena and depression.
On 7/31/23 at 3:14 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 12. Resident 12 stated she was showered not often enough. Resident 12 stated it had been over a week since her last shower. Resident 12 stated she would like more showers because when she was at home she showered everyday. Resident 12 stated if she refused a shower because she did not feel good she had to wait another week.
Resident 12's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed resident 12 required a 1 person physical assist with bathing.
A care plan dated 1/18/23 and updated on 6/28/23 revealed The resident is at risk for an ADL [activities of daily living] self care performance deficit r/t [related to] Activity Intolerance, impaired mobility, dementia, advanced age. The goal was Resident will be able to participate in part of ADL
activity. Will have needs met. An intervention included Provide assistance with ADL?s [sic] as needed.
Resident 12's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) documentation in the tasks section for bathing revealed no bathing was provided for the previous 30 days from 7/11/23 through 8/11/23.
There were no shower refusal forms located in resident 12's medical record.
On 8/16/23 at 12:29 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 7. CNA 7 stated that resident 12 required a 1 person limited assistance with bathing. CNA 7 stated resident 12 usually refused and wanted to sleep longer. CNA 7 stated that CNA 3 was really good at getting resident 12 to bathe. CNA 7 stated if a resident refused a shower, then the nurse to talked to resident. CNA 7 stated stated if a resident refused a shower, a bed bath was provided. CNA 7 stated if a resident continued to refuse then a refusal form was signed by the resident and nurse. CNA 7 stated she would have the residents sign the form no matter their cognition level. CNA 7 stated that when showers were completed it was documented in the residents medical record in CNA documentation.
On 8/16/23 at 9:14 AM, an interview was conducted with CNA 10. CNA 10 stated resident 12 sometimes refused to be showered. CNA 10 stated if a resident refused, the nurse talked to the resident. CNA 10 stated the resident signed a refusal form and the form was given to the Social Service Assistant.
On 8/16/23 at 12:36 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 2. CNA 2 stated there was a shower aide that completed showers 5 days a week. CNA 2 stated the shower aide completed 28 to 34 showers each day, 5 days a week during an 8 hour shift. CNA 2 stated the shower aide was trying to figure out how to complete all the showers. CNA 2 stated if a resident refused showers, the nurse then talked to the resident. CNA 2 stated that the resident had to refuse three different times. CNA 2 stated there was a refusal form for the nurse, CNA and resident to sign. CNA 2 stated she had the residents sign the form, not matter what their cognition level was.
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Resident 87 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included dementia, cognitive communication deficit, repeated falls, lack of coordination, essential tremor, and muscle weakness.
On 8/1/23 at 12:09 PM an interview with resident 87 was conducted. Resident 87 stated that she had been at the facility for a few months and she complained of not getting enough showers, and that she could go a week without a shower. She stated that she needed help with getting in and out of bed as well as showering and getting dressed.
Resident 87's medical record was reviewed from 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
A Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documented Resident 87 as totally dependent for bathing and required a one person assistance support.
A care plan dated 5/4/23 revealed a focus care area stating, Resident has an ADL(activities of daily living) self-care performance deficit r/t (related to) impaired mobility, advanced age, weakness, poor activity tolerance. A goal developed was Resident will be able to participate in part of ADL activity through the review date. Interventions were Provide verbal and tactile cues as needed; explain tasks during ADL care. Provide and chart assistance with ADLS. Monitor/record/report presence of pain/intolerance during mobility. Mobility devices as applicable for transfers, gait and locomotion in the facility. Report any further deterioration in status to the physician. Periodic rehab screens and treatments as indicated. Note: There is no indication of what kind of specific support is needed for resident 87. No new care plan interventions have been added since the care plan was initiated on 5/4/23.
A functional abilities and goals assessment dated [DATE] revealed, resident 87 was dependent (helper does all effort) for toileting hygiene, chair/bed-to-chair transfer was not attempted due to medical condition or safety concerns.
Resident 87's electronic medical record documentation for the previous 30 days revealed bathing occurred on 7/18/23, 7/27/23, 8/1/23, 8/4/23, and 8/15/23. A total of 5 instances of bathing had been recorded in 30 days.
On 8/16/23 at 12:02 PM, an interview was conducted with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1. LPN 1 stated that resident 87 needed extensive help with all ADL's, such as repositioning and showering. LPN 1 stated residents are typically bathed 3 times a week, and she was unsure when resident 87 was showered. LPN 1 stated that the CNA (certified nursing assistant) assigned to the resident would be the one to shower her. LPN 1 stated that resident 87 was alert and able to express her needs.
On 8/16/23 at 12:04 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 8. CNA 8 stated that resident 87 was dependent on staff for showers and was unsure when resident 87's shower days were.
2. Resident 81 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included dysphagia, hemiplagia and hemiparesis of the left side, atrial fibrillation, cardiomegaly, difficulty walking, hypertension, and dementia.
Resident 81's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 - 8/16/23.
On 7/30/23 at 11:05 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 81. Resident 81 stated he was only getting a shower once every two weeks. Resident 81 stated, they always say tomorrow, but tomorrow never comes. Resident 81 stated he would like to shower at least twice a week.
A quarterly MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated 6/25/23 document resident was totally dependent and required a one person physical assist with bathing and a two person physical assist with bed mobility and transfers.
A care plan focus dated 1/11/23 stated, the resident had Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis. Interventions included, Monitor/document residents abilities for ADL's and assist resident as needed. Encourage resident to do what he/she is capable of doing for self. No interventions were in place directly focused on what ADL's resident 81 required.
Review of resident 81's bathing task revealed the residents bathing preference was Days PRN (as needed).
Resident 81 had a shower schedule of Tuesday and Fridays.
Resident 81's shower/bathing history for the month of May 2023 revealed:
a. 5/19/23 Not Applicable (N/A)
No resident refusal forms were provided by the facility for the month of May 2023.
Resident 81 went 14 days from when a bath N/A was documented on 5/19/23 to when another bath was offered on 6/2/23.
Resident 81's shower/bathing history for the month of June 2023 revealed:
a. 6/2/23
b. 6/9/23
c. 6/19/23
d. 6/20/23
e. 6/30/23
No resident refusal forms were provided by the facility for the month of June 2023.
Resident 81 went 6 days from when a bath was documented on 6/2/23 to when another bath was offered on 6/9/23.
Resident 81 went 9 days from when a bath was documented on 6/9/23 to when another bath was offered on 6/19/23.
Resident 81 went 9 days from when a bath was documented on 6/20/23 to when another bath was offered on 6/30/23.
Resident 81's shower/bathing history for the month of July 2023 revealed:
a. 7/8/23
b. 7/14/23
c. 7/18/23
d. 7/25/23
e. 7/28/23
Resident 81 went 8 days from when a bath was documented on 6/30/23 to when another bath was offered on 7/8/23.
Resident 81 went 5 days from when a bath was documented on 7/8/23 to when another bath was offered on 7/14/23.
Resident 81 went 6 days from when a bath was documented on 7/18/23 to when another bath was offered on 7/25/23.
Resident 81 went 5 days from when a bath was documented on 7/28/23 to when another bath was offered on 8/3/23.
No resident refusal forms were provided by the facility for the month of July 2023.
Resident 81's shower/bathing history for the month of August 2023 revealed:
a. 8/3/23
b. 8/4/23
c. 8/14/23
Resident 81 went 9 days from when a bath was documented on 8/4/23 to when another bath was offered on 8/14/23.
No resident refusal forms were provided by the facility for the month of August 2023.
On 8/7/23 at 11:43 AM, an interview was conducted with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 13. CNA 13 stated there is a shower book at each nursing station. The book has a schedule for each resident room and what days they are to be showered. CNA 13 stated there are refusal forms in the book and we try a couple of times to get them to shower before we have them sign the refusal form. CNA 13 stated the showers should be charted in the medical record, even if the resident refuses them.
On 8/08/23 at 1:22 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated they try to spread the showers out in the day so it isn't just one shift getting all of the showers. The DON stated we try to keep the residents happy and do what they would like. The DON stated we are now going back to a shower aide and that is who will start to do the showers next week. The DON stated that they have noticed there was an issue with residents not getting showered and that is why we got a shower aide. The DON stated they noticed the afternoon shift was not doing the showers more so than the morning shift. The DON stated in order to make sure the showers are getting done we are hiring a shower aide.
On 8/14/23 at 12:00 PM, an interview was conducted with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 15. CNA 15 stated when the aides are charting in the medical record, if they chart N/A it means the shower was not done or it was not the resident's shower day. CNA 15 stated the shower book has the information on when a resident is to be showered and on what days. CNA 15 stated we write their showers in the shower book and also chart it in the medical record. CNA 15 stated if the residents refuse we ask them 3 different times, then ask the nurse to talk to them and if they still refuse we have them sign a refusal form.
On 8/14/23 at 2:15 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 7. CNA 7 stated the shower aide got cut during the summer and they just hired a new one today. CNA 7 stated the showers were not getting done. CNA 7 stated when we do our ADL's, there is a shower book at the nursing desk. The book has refusal sheets, skin sheets, and we document the showers or the refusals. If a refusal then we let the nurse know and they try to talk with the resident.
On 8/15/23 at 11:12 PM, an interview was conducted with the Certified Nursing Assistant Coordinator (CNAC). The CNAC stated that N/A means they did not do the task. If the resident refused the shower they need to go into the chart and mark that they refused the cares. The CNAC stated the CNAs are expected to go to the book and see when the shower were due, perform the showers and complete their charting. The CNAC stated again, if the shower was not charted or if it was charted as N/A the shower was not given. The CNAC stated we were having issues with the showers not being done on both shifts. We just started the shower aid program again and it is effective. The CNAC stated it allows the CNAs to take care of their residents better and this way the CNAC stated she could track the charting more efficiently. The CNAC stated she was made that aware of Resident 45 missing his showers. The CNAC stated she did not know why he was not receiving his showers, but they expectation is that the residents get their showers when they would like them.
Based on interview and record review, for 3 of 68 sampled residents, the facility failed to ensure that residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene. Specifically, dependent residents reported not receiving their twice weekly showers. Resident identifiers: 24, 81 and 87.
Findings include:
1. Resident 24 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included incomplete paraplegia, pressure ulcer to sacral area, pressure ulcer to right hip, pressure ulcer to right ankle, morbid obesity, reduced mobility, and colostomy.
On 7/31/23 at 2:58 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 24. Resident 24 stated he had been at the facility for just over a month and had only received 1 bed bath. Resident 24 stated that the wound nurse had told staff that bathing was important for his wound care. Resident 24 stated he wanted to have a bed bath at least 2 times per week.
Resident 24's medical record was reviewed.
An admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed that resident 24 required 2 person physical assistance with mobility, The MDS also revealed that it was very important for resident 24 to choose between a tub bath, shower, bed bath or sponge bath. Additionally, the MDS revealed that for resident 24, bathing activity did not occur during the 7 day look back period.
Resident 24's Point of Care (POC) documentation revealed that resident 24 received bathing assistance on 7/4/23 and was totally dependent on staff for assistance. On 7/12/23, the bathing assistance documented transfer only for bathing. No documentation was found as to the type of bathing that occurred.
On 8/2/23 at 12:30 PM, an interview was conducted with the facility Wound Nurse (WN). The WN stated that resident 24 was very reluctant to let staff provide care for him upon admission. The WN stated she had provided a bed bath for resident 24 but did not document that it had been completed.
On 8/9/23 at 10:28 AM, the 200 hallway South shower book was reviewed. Resident 24's shower days were listed as Tuesdays and Fridays. A sheet dated 7/27/23 was observed to have resident 24's room number listed to receive a shower that day. There were no initials by resident 24's room number indicating his bed bath had been completed. In the front of the South 200 shower book, a sheet of paper was observed with room numbers listed and when those rooms were to receive showers. A note taped in the front of the 200 hallway shower book was observed to state, All showers must be done when scheduled, if refuses 3 times nurse must try if still refuses must sign refusal form and signed by nurse. All showers must be documented. This is not an option it must be done, Thank you.
On 8/15/23 at 9:13 AM, an interview was conducted with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2. CNA 2 stated the facility just brought the shower aid position back, and she was hired just to do showers. CNA 2 stated it was her third shift. CNA 2 stated the process for providing showers was that she would ask the resident if they wanted a shower. CNA 2 stated if the resident refused, she would return and ask again. CNA 2 stated if the resident refused again she would let the nurse know and the nurse would talk with the resident. CNA 2 stated if the resident continued to refuse they would complete a refusal sheet. CNA 2 stated shower sheets were placed in a shower book under the resident's tab. CNA 2 stated skin checks were completed showers. CNA 2 stated if a resident cannot or does not get out of bed they would have to do a bed bath. CNA 2 stated if she could do a shower she preferred to do that. CNA 2 stated she had not come across any resident that preferred bed baths. CNA 2 stated she was told if a resident wanted a bed bath, the CNA on the floor would have to do that. CNA 2 stated skin problems were documented on the shower sheet. CNA 2 stated if a skin problem was observed she would let the nurse know. CNA 2 stated the shower sheet went in the shower book under the resident name. CNA 2 stated she had not done a shower on resident 24. CNA 2 stated she was going to try but she had not done that yet. CNA 2 stated she worked Monday through Friday. CNA 2 stated she all was hired to do all the showers. CNA 2 stated when documenting, she had never used the NA option, she either documented yes, no or refused. CNA 2 stated the kind of shower or bed bath the resident received should be documented.
On 8/15/23 at 9:36 AM, an interview was conducted with CNA 3. CNA 3 stated she had not worked with resident 24 recently.
On 8/15/23 at 10:36 AM, an interview was conducted with CNA 1. CNA 1 stated there was a north and a South shower book that functioned like a calendar. CNA 1 stated she had not showered resident 24. CNA 1 stated resident 24 required a bed bath, but staff were going to try to shower today. CNA 1 stated staff asked the resident 3 times if they would like to bathe. CNA 1 stated if the resident continued to refuse, the nurse would be notified. CNA 1 stated if a resident continued to refuse, a refusal sheet would be completed. CNA 1 stated the shower binder had the information about who was on for bathing on a particular day. CNA 1 stated bathing was documented in the resident's POC, as well as the type of shower and help that was required. CNA 1 stated she documented N/A when it was not the residents shower day.
On 8/15/23 10:48 AM, an interview was conducted with the CNA Coordinator (CNAC). The CNAC stated shower days for the 300 hallway were Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The CNAC stated shower days for the 200 hallway were Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The CNAC stated CNA's on the 100 hallway provided showers for the residents. The CNAC stated education provided to the CNA's included stressing that they offer bathing on the residents shower day. The CNAC stated if the resident refused, the CNA should then go back with a different approach, and make it fun. The CNAC stated if the resident continued to refuse, the CNA should inform the nurse. The CNAC stated the nurse would talk to the resident and verify the refusal. The CNAC stated a shower refusal form would be completed with the nurse and the CNA would sign the shower form and if the resident was able to sign, they sign also. The CNAC stated resident 24 had just started to allow CNA's to provide a bed bath. The CNAC stated she talked to resident 24 yesterday and she would like to get him on the shower gurney. The CNAC stated a signed refusal form would come to her, then to the Director of Nursing (DON), and then went to the Resident Advocate/Medical Records (RA) to be scanned into the resident's chart. The CNAC stated the RA should be scanning all the shower sheets and keeping records of the showers. The CNAC stated showers had been a problem at the facility. The CNAC stated she did not understand how residents had not been getting their showers. The CNAC stated the facility had a lot of difficult residents and a lot of CNA turnover. The CNAC stated If a resident had a preference for which CNA provided the bathing, she tried to schedule the CNA on that hall the day of the shower.
Additional documentation provided on 8/15/23. A July 2023 shower tracking form documented from 7/11/23 through 7/14/23, written in on the form was, MOVED IN. A bed bath was documented on the August tracking sheet for 8/2. An additional review of resident 24's POC documentation revealed that resident 24 received a bed bath on 8/2/23 (Wednesday), 8/9/23 (Wednesday) and 8/15/23. No refusal sheets were provided.
Based on the resident 24's designated bathing days, the resident missed bed baths on 6/9, 6/13, 6/16, 6/20, 6/23, 6/27, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/18, 7/21, 7/25, 7/28.
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 5. Resident 6 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included mild cogni...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 5. Resident 6 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included mild cognitive impairment, unspecified dementia, bipolar disorder, type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and hypertensive chronic kidney disease.
Resident 6's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed that resident 6 had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 11 which indicated moderately impaired cognition.
On 6/10/23 at 1:04 PM a Progress Nurses Note for resident 6 revealed that CNA reported to nurse that patient was on the floor in her bathroom .No visible injuries .X-ray ordered .Neuro checks started .
A review of the Neurological Flow Sheet dated 6/10/23 for resident 6 releaved the following:
a. Intial at 12:00 PM vital signs (V/S) completed.
b. 15 min check at 12:15 PM V/S blank.
c. 15 min check at 12:30 PM V/S blank.
d. 15 min check at 12:45 PM V/S blank.
e. 30 min check at 1:15 PM V/S blank.
f. 30 min check at 1:45 PM V/S blank.
g. 30 min check at 2:25 PM V/S completed.
h. 30 min check at 2:55 PM V/S completed.
i. 1 hour check at 3:55 PM V/S completed.
j. 1 hour check at 4:55 PM marked sleeping.
k. 1 hour check at 5:55 PM V/S completed.
l. 1 hour check at 6:55 PM V/S completed.
m. 4 hour check and beyond marked went to hospital.
Based on interview and record review it was determined, for 5 of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not ensure that residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' choices. Specifically, a resident's X-ray was not completed timely, a resident's toe dressing was not changed for an extended period of time, a resident was not monitored after dental work was completed, a resident was not assessed for a gastrointestinal bleed and neurological checks were not done on a resident after a fall. Resident identifiers: 6, 8, 16, 78 and 149.
Findings included:
1. Resident 78 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included senile degeneration of the brain, dementia, chronic respiratory failure, type II diabetes, hyperlipidemia, full incontinence of feces, anorexia and palliative care.
Resident 78's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 - 8/16/23.
On 7/30.23 at 2:00 PM, an interview was conducted with Resident 78's family member (FM). The FM stated she wasn't 100% sure what had happened with her mother's right hand and wrist. The FM stated her other family member (FM) 2 told her the CNA came into the room to care for resident 78 and was rough with her. The FM stated FM 2 told her that he had yelled for the CNA to stop but the CNA wouldn't stop. The FM stated they had to insist on the X-ray of resident 78's hand and wrist because the facility did not want to do anything about it.
On 7/30/23 at 2:15 PM, an interview was conducted with FM 2. FM 2 stated the CNA came in and roughed her up. FM 2 was observed to point toward resident 78. FM 2 stated he told the CNA to stop but she wouldn't stop. FM 2 stated resident 78 did not want to get changed and the CNA told her that it needed to happen and then she did it and roughed her up.
On 7/30/23 at 2:18 PM, an observation was made or resident 78's right hand and wrist. The right hand and wrist of resident 78 was swollen.
The exhibit 358 had alleged that on 7/5/23 at 12:50 PM, the facility reported that on 7/5/23 at 5:00 AM, the staff member was rough while doing personal care. The right hand of the resident was swollen and tender to the touch and the resident did not want anything touching her wrist. The staff member was removed from the schedule and APS and Ombudsman report was done. The investigation was completed by Administrator (Admin) 1. The allegation was Not verified: Per the findings of the investigation physical abuse was unable to be verified as the staff member believed she was providing cares necessary for health and wellness of the resident. There was no contact made with the resident wrist during cares. The corrective actions taken were In-service training completed on residents right to refuse cares & bed mobility techniques. [NA 3] is a new staff member to the facility and is receiving ongoing training's by facility. Facility will complete additional days of training and education to [NA 3]. There was an interview documented with resident 78 by the Admin 1. [Resident 78] stated the night CNA changed her after she had let her know she did not need to be changed. Resident stated CNA was rough with her and during the care her wrist was hurt by the night CNA. Resident stated her wrist did not hurt before CNA changed her. Resident was unable to elaborate further details on how her wrist was hurt, s/s (signs/symptoms) of pain where observed. Admin 1 documented an interview with NA 3. NA 3 stated, the resident did not want incontinence care but it was done anyway. She stated the resident did not want the incontinence care. [NA 3] stated she did not touch her wrists and that her wrists were visible during the encounter. Admin 1 documented an interview with [CNA 4]. CNA 4 stated when she came in on Wednesday to care for [resident 78]. FM 2 informed Hospice CNA the night aid had provided care with [resident 78] and that her arm was hurting. CNA stated that [resident 78] had a previous history of refusing cares due to pain. Since new pain patch was added approx 1-2 weeks ago, [resident 78] has been doing good and not refusing cares. Admin 1 documented an interview with RN 10. Per interview with RN 10, she stated when she came in on Wednesday for her visit she noted [Resident 78] c/o (complained of) pain in her wrist due to night CNA being rough with her. [RN 10] evaluated resident and noted there was redness and swelling. RN stated [resident 78] has a hx (history) of refusing cares due to pain with cares. Resident refused pain medication due to behaviors. A new pain patch was added to med list to assist with pain and resident s/s of pain have decreased. Hospice RN stated on 7/10/23 she eval (evaluated) resident and resident was still showing minor s/s of pain in wrist.
An admission MDS dated [DATE] documented resident required extensive assistance with a two person physical assist with bed mobility, transfers, toilet use, personal hygiene and eating.
A care plan focus dated 7/11/23 revealed, [Resident 78] has pain in R (right) wrist. Interventions in place were, X-ray to R wrist, pain medication as ordered, monitor for ROM (Range of Motion), if resident refuses cares, check back to see if resident needs help with anything.
Note: This care plan entry was entered 6 days after the facility was made aware of resident 78's right wrist pain.
Resident 78's progress notes were reviewed and revealed the following:
a On 7/6/23 at 11:59 AM, RA (Resident Advocate) talked to Pt. (patient) daughter about some concerns. RA addressed all concerns.
b. A Physician Progress note dated 7/6/23 at 1:47 PM, documented, [Resident] is in her bed. Discussed care plan. No concerns noted at this time.
c. A Nurse Progress note dated 7/7/23 at 6:34 PM, documented, New order from Hospice noted, for X-ray rt (right) wrist/hand one time only for Pain until 07/07/2023. (Note: this was 2 days after the incident was reported to the facility).
d. A Nurse Progress note dated 7/8/23 at 5:34 AM, documented, X-ray results show no definite evidence of acute fracture or dislocation. Old fracture 5th metacarpal bone healed withhold deformity. MD notified.
Note: Resident 78's right wrist pain began on 7/5/23 and the X-ray was not completed until 7/7/23 and the doctor was not notified until 7/8/23.
On 08/14/23 12:21 PM, an interview was conducted with the Social Services Assistant (SSA). The SSA stated she had talked to the family about the X-ray for Resident 78, they just wanted to make sure the X-ray was ordered. The family just wanted the follow through. The SSA stated that she let the family know the nurses would be contacting them. So the concern we discussed on 7/6/23 was about the X-ray being done on resident 78. The SSA stated she did know the X-ray was ordered at the families request, not because the facility wanted it. The SSA stated she did not think that hospice would cover the X-ray since it happened here. The SSA stated she can't remember the exact date she heard about resident 78's wrist hurting but that they did report it to the Ombudsman on 7/5/23. The SSA stated she thought it was the hospice nurse who let them know, then they reported it to the Administration and they completed the 358 report. The SSA stated the X-ray was done because the family requested it.
An IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) review was conducted on 7/11/23 the following interventions were documented, x-ray as ordered, pain medications as ordered, monitoring for changes in ROM.
An IDT review was conducted on 7/17/23 the following interventions were documented, Resident had swelling to the right wrist, investigation completed and further education of the CNA,training the CNA on days and monitoring for proper turning and positioning of resident.
On 7/12/23 at 6:22 PM, Admin 1 documented the following systemic actions that were identified and the steps that have been taken to address the systems. Facility will complete and audit to identify residents who frequently decline cares due to current diagnosis or behaviors. Facility will update careplan's and the Kardex to ensure floor staff are aware of these residents specific care needs. Kardex will describe individualized resident care needs. (Note: the audit to identify residents, and the update to the careplan and Kardex of identified residents was not provided by the facility.)
In-service training completed on residents right to refuse cares & bed mobility
techniques. [NA 3] is a new staff member to the facility and is receiving ongoing training's by facility. Facility will complete additional days of training and education to [NA 3].
A CNA training meeting was held on 7/20/23 with an itinerary to go over Resident's rights and repositioning. NA 3's signature could not be found on the sign in sheet.
On 8/9/23 at 9:24 AM, a telephone interview was conducted with NA 3. NA 3 stated she had only worked at the facility for one day, and that she did not want to give this surveyor any information. When NA 3 was asked if she remembered caring for Resident 78, the NA 3 hung up the phone. This surveyor attempted to call the NA 3 back and was unable to leave a message due to the mailbox being full. A text message with return call information was sent to NA 3 with no response.
On 8/8/23 at 12:26 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 4. CNA 4 stated she came in on the 7/5/23 for the day shift. CNA 4 stated FM 2 stated that they have been hurting her. He stated they were really rough with it and he was completely paranoid about someone coming in and hurting her. The CNA 4 stated resident 78's right wrist was red and swollen. CNA 4 stated the facility ordered the X-ray because it was their staff that caused the incident. CNA 4 stated she did not know when they ordered the X-ray, but resident 78's right wrist just kept getting more red and swollen.
On 8/8/23 at 12:47 PM, an interview was conducted with RN 10. RN 10 stated she was the hospice nurse for resident 78. RN 10 stated that CNA 4 had let her know that resident 78 was complaining of pain in her right wrist and that she let the facility nurse know that day. RN 10 stated that resident 78 usually has a flat affect, but when she went in to see her on 7/5/23 she looked scared that day to me. RN 10 stated resident 78 wouldn't verbalize, but she was shaky and her upper arms were shaky, I could tell she was scared. RN 10 stated that resident 78 was careful of her right wrist and that the wrist was tender. RN 10 stated she notified the family, the hospice doctor, the DON and the SSA. RN 10 stated resident 78 complained of pain pain for a week and a half, and that the redness went away in a week. RN 10 stated the facility ordered the X-ray because requested, but hospice didn't order it since it was facility staff that caused it, RN 10 stated it was an agency aide that had changed resident 78.
On 8/10/23 at 1:49 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated the expectation was, if a resident was hurt the nurse was to assess them immediately to find out what was going on. The nurse was to contact the doctor, administration and the family and the hospice company if they are on hospice. The DON stated even if they are on hospice it is still the responsibility of the on duty nurse to assess the resident. The DON stated when we need an X-ray done, the mobile X-ray company will come and do that for us. The DON stated that if she remembered right, there was something wrong with [Resident 78's] wrist. The DON stated she was unsure if it was reported to us, if it was then she would have expected the nurse to go in and ask what happened, see what is going on, assessed the wrist and take it from there. The DON stated the nurses should have notified her and the Administrator. The DON stated she could not see any entries in the progress notes regarding the incident on 7/5/23. The DON stated the nurse on duty should have assessed the wrist, called the hospice and done the X-ray.
4. Resident 8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), schizophrenia, gastric ulcer, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, anxiety disorder, nausea and vomiting, and mild cognitive impairment.
On 7/31/23 at 12:51 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 8. Resident 8 stated they don't want to send people to the hospital. Resident 8 stated another doctor had diagnosed her vomiting blood as an ulcer and she was sent to the hospital for a gastrointestinal (GI) bleed.
Resident 8's medical records were reviewed.
Physician/provider orders included:
a. Metoclopramide HCL tablet; Give 10 mg by mouth three times a day for gastroparesis. (initiated 10/20/22 and discontinued on 5/12/23)
b. Protonix tablet delayed release; Give 40 mg by mouth one time per day for GERD. (initiated on 10/20/22 and discontinued on 10/26/23)
c. Protonix tablet delayed release; Give 40 mg by mouth two times a day for GERD. (initiated on 10/26/22 and discontinued on 1/15/23)
d. Famotidine tablet; Give 20 mg by mouth two times a day for GERD. (initiated on 10/26/22 and discontinued on 5/12/23)
e. Celecoxib oral capsule; 100 mg; Give 100 mg by mouth two times a day for pain. (initiated on 1/28/23 and discontinued on 2/2/23)
f. Naproxen oral tablet; 500 mg; Give 500 mg by mouth two times a day for pain. (initiated on 2/2/23 and discontinued on 5/12/23)
g. Nitroglycerin tablet sublingual; packet 400 mcg (micrograms); Give 1 tablet sublingually one time only for angina. (initiated on 3/5/23 and discontinued on 3/6/23)
h. Tums oral tablet chewable; 500 mg; Give 2 tablets by mouth every 6 hours as needed for heartburn for 14 days. (initiated 5/14/23 and discontinued on 5/28/23)
i. Naproxen oral tablet; 500 mg; Give 1 tablet by mouth every 12 hours as needed for pain for 7 days. Take with food. (initiated on 5/16/23 and discontinued on 5/23/23)
j. Nitroglycerin tablet sublingual; 0.4 mg; Give 1 tablet sublingually every 5 minutes as needed for chest pain for one day x 3 doses. If no relief, call MD (medical doctor). (initiated 5/21/23 and discontinued on 5/22/23)
k. Zofran oral tablet; 4 mg; Give one tablet by mouth every 6 hours for nausea/vomiting. (initiated on 5/30/23 and discontinued on 6/3/23)
l. Tums oral tablet chewable; 500 mg; Give 1000 mg by mouth every 6 hours as needed for heartburn/stomach ache for 14 days. (initiated on 5/30/23 and discontinued on 6/13/23)
m. Nitroglycerin sublingual tablet; Give 0.4 mg sublingually every 5 minutes as needed for chest pain for 30 days. (initiated on 5/30/23 and discontinued on 6/18/23)
n. Ibuprofen oral tablet; Give 600 mg by mouth every 8 hours as needed for pain. (initiated on 5/30/23 and discontinued on 6/18/23)
o. Promethazine HCL oral tablets; 25 mg (milligrams); Give 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for nausea and vomiting for 14 days. (initiated 6/3/23 and discontinued on 6/17/23 )
p. Promethazine HCL oral tablets; 25 mg; Give 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for nausea and vomiting. (initiated on 6/23/23 and discontinued ob 7/7/23)
q. Sucralfate oral suspension; 1 GM (gram)/10 ML (milliliters); Give 10 ml by mouth before meals and at bedtime for stomach ulcer. (initiated on 6/23/23)
r. Pantoprazole sodium oral tablet; delayed release 40 gm; Give 1 tablet by mouth 2 times a day for dyspepsia. (initiated on 6/23/23 and discontinued on 7/7/23)
s. Famotadine Tablet 20 mg; Give 1 tablet by mouth every 12 hours for GERD. (initiated on 6/23/23)
t. Promethazine HCL oral tablets; 25 mg; Give 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for nausea and vomiting for 14 days. (initiated on 7/9/23 and discontinued on 7/23/23)
u. Tums oral tablet chewable; 500 mg; Give 1000 mg by mouth every 6 hours as needed for heartburn for 14 days. (initiated 7/9/23 and discontinued on 7/23/23)
v. Event/Alert charting following event, document every shift until resolved: Monitor for s/s (signs and symptoms) of GI (gastrointestinal) bleed every shift for monitoring. (initiated on 7/26/23 and discontinued on 8/2/23)
A review for resident 8's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed that resident 8 had a diagnosis of GERD.
A hospital History and physical note dated 6/17/23 documented the chief complaint was that resident was sent from [facility] following coffee ground emesis and was to be evaluated for GI bleed. The history included that resident 8 had a past medical history of GERD and presented to the emergency room with 1 week of nausea and vomiting with minimal oral intake. During this entire time she describes the vomit as bright red and mixed with coffee grounds. Patient has been feeling lightheaded and although she has not passed out she felt so lightheaded she has not been able to stand up and needs to just lay flat. The note continued, Patient does take ibuprofen 600 mg twice daily and she has been taking it for the past week or so. The note documented that resident 8 was eating [gelatin] and feels like this is irritating her esophagus and her chest. The progress note stated that resident 8 had a CT (computerized tomography) scan demonstrating severe esophagitis and duodenitis with an anterior ulceration of the stomach. Resident 8 was started on a proton pump inhibitor and would have a scope the following day. The assessment and plan included: .female with nausea vomiting upper GI bleed. 1. Nausea and vomiting; 2. Upper GI bleed .patient is on NSAIDS (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs); hold NSAIDS; PPI IV twice daily; 3. Peptic ulcer; .5. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease; Patient states she does not take Famotidine or Pantoprazole currently .Patient is severely ill with upper GI bleed requiring urgent intervention.
A CT of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast result was documented with resident 8's history and physical on 6/17/23 at 6:13 pm. The impression revealed Findings suggestive of severe esophagitis and duodenitis. There is a large anterior ulceration within the second portion of the duodenum. There is significantly enlarged paraesophageal lymph [NAME], which is presumed reactive although other etiologies are possible.
A hospital progress note dated 6/19/23 documented diagnoses that included nausea and vomiting, upper GI bleed, peptic ulcer, and gastrointestinal reflux disease. Recommendations included continuing clear liquid diet, continue to trend hemoglobin and hematacrit, PPI twice daily for at least 12 weeks, avoid nonsteroidal medications, a proposal of a follow-up endoscopy in 6-8 weeks for reevaluation in an outpatient setting, dietary consultation, GI cocktail with lidocaine to relieve pain, consideration of nasogastric tube if needed for nutrition, and recommend avoiding NSAID use.
Progress notes included:
a. On 6/17/2023 at 4:00 PM, an SBAR (situation/background/assessment/recommendation) summary for providers was completed. The change in condition was documented as nausea and vomiting. Resident 8's vital signs at the time of the change in condition were documented as: blood pressure: 110/68; lying right arm; pulse: 70; regular; respirations:16; temperature: 97.7; forehead; weight: 169.4 lbs: wheelchair scale. Primary diagnosis included history of dementia .positive findings for the change in condition were noted as: Nausea and/or vomiting Abdominal pain Constipation (No bowel movement in 3 days) The pain status stated that the resident had pain. The nurses evaluation was noted as being, pt has been very pale, constantly nauseated, vomiting off and on. No relief from meds. The primary care provider feedback included was: sent to [hospital] per [nurse practitioner].
b. On 6/17/23 at 4:43 PM, a progress note documented resident has been having nausea for a couple of weeks, meds don't help. Vomiting off and on. CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) just reported that yesterday pt (patient) was projectile vomiting what looked like coffee-grounds. Pt also c/o (complains of) burning pain in center of chest, has been very pale recently. [Nurse Practitioner] advised to send to ER (emergency room) to evaluate for GI bleed. Daughter informed.
c. On 6/18/23 a progress note documented Notify MD (Medical Doctor)/NP (Nurse Practitioner/PA (physician assistant): Non-immediate. resident at hospital. ADON is aware.
d. On 6/19/23 at 9:36 AM, an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) event review was conducted and documented. The date of incident included 6/17/23. The event noted coffee ground emesis. The resident status prior to the event was noted as stable. Risk factors included GERD. Preventive measures prior to the event were noted as being assist with ADL's (activities of daily living), call light within reach, meds(medications)/treatments as ordered, anticipate needs, pain control. Medications were reviewed. Dehydration was noted as no s/s (signs and symptoms), possible w/ emesis. No pain with the incident was noted. The root cause analysis was noted as, unknown at this time. The intervention was that the facility sent the resident to the hospital.
e. On 6/24/23 at 5:04 AM a progress note stated resident 8 had been admitted to the facility from the hospital with new diagnoses of peptic ulcer and upper GI bleed.
f.On 6/25/23 at 5:22 PM, a 72 hour charting note included that resident 8 had a blood pressure of 68/36 in the morning. The progress note also stated that resident was weak but alert. The nurse practitioner was notified.
On 8/14/23 at 9:47 AM, an interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) 1. RN 1 stated that she was the nurse who sent resident 8 to the hospital. RN 1 stated resident 8 had been having upper gastric pain for a few days, then she vomited and it was dark. RN 1 stated because resident 8 had been having the pain, was pale and her blood pressure was low she notified the nurse practitioner. RN 1 stated resident 8 had not been feeling well for a while. RN 1 stated resident 8 had a few episodes of vomiting prior to going to the hospital, and it was normal looking vomit. RN 1 stated resident 8 had not been eating much and had some low blood pressure and was given IV (intravenous) fluids. RN 1 stated resident 8 had been on an antibiotic for a UTI (urinary tract infection) and she believed that was the reason for her upset stomach. RN 1 stated they monitor for side effects of medications for 3 days after the resident completes the medication. RN 1 stated the signs and symptoms of a GI bleed were paleness, black stool for upper GI, dark vomit, chronic pain and nausea. RN 1 stated resident 8 had a few episodes of low blood pressure. RN 1 stated there were standing orders for Maalox and Tums if resident 8 needed them. RN 1 stated resident 8 was taking a medication to coat her stomach, another -Sucralfate at meals and bedtime, a medication for upset stomach and Famotadine twice daily. RN 1 stated ibuprofen could be a contributing factor to a GI bleed if a resident had stomach issues.
On 8/14/23 at 12:49 PM, a second interview with RN 1 was conducted. RN 1 stated one of the CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) told her about the coffee-ground emesis on 6/17/23, but the event happened on 6/16/23. RN 1 stated she did not see the coffee-ground emesis and was unsure if the resident had vomited again on 6/17/23.
On 8/14/23 at 1:12 PM, a phone interview was conducted with NA (Nursing Assistant) 6. NA 6 stated that the CNA she was on the shift with told her that resident 8 had been throwing up. NA 6 stated she was told to get a bucket and had already puked on herself. NA 6 stated the emesis was dark. NA 6 stated she notified RN 1 right after resident 8 vomited. NA 6 stated she worked on 6/16/23 and 6/17/23 but did not work the section resident 8 was on on 6/16/23. NA 6 stated she did not remember which day she observed the dark emesis.
On 8/15/23 at 12:24 PM, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated resident 8 had been on an antibiotics and was taking different antiemetics and medications for symptoms she was having. The DON stated if a resident had continual pain and complaints, her expectation would be that the RN notify the physician. The DON stated the physician would see the resident and order tests or send the resident out. The DON stated the RN should have notified the physician that she was told resident 8 was having coffee-ground emesis. The DON confirmed that there was no documentation about resident 8 having coffee-ground emesis on 6/16/23. The DON stated a change of condition evaluation was completed on 6/17/23.
3. Resident 16 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included chronic systolic congestion heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, major depressive disorder, and sarcoidosis of skin and lungs.
On 8/8/23 at 1:56 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 16. Resident 16 stated that she had a tooth pulled and her mouth was sore. Resident 16 stated that she was in a lot of pain. Resident 16 stated that she was not given any pain medication.
On 8/14/23 at 11:00 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 16. Resident 16 stated she was in excruciating pain over the weekend. Resident 16 stated she was unable to eat on the side that her tooth was pulled on. Resident 16 stated she did not get any medication for pain. Resident 16 stated that her pain level was at about an 8 out of 10. Resident 16 stated the nurse did not ask her pain level. Resident 16 stated she told the nurse she was having pain the the nurse did not do anything.
Resident 16's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/15/23.
A progress note dated 8/10/23 at 3:17 PM revealed, MD [Medical Doctor] visited resident concerning her mouth pain, provider ordered Tylenol 1000mg [milligrams] q [every] 8hours prn [as needed] for pain
There was no care plan located in resident 16's medical record related to dental needs.
There was no dental visit note or nursing progress note regarding resident 16 having a tooth extracted. There was no monitoring documentation.
On 8/14/23 at 2:26 PM, an interview was conducted with CNA 7. CNA 7 stated resident 16 had not complained of pain and she was not aware that resident 16 had a tooth extraction.
On 8/15/23 at 10:42 AM, an interview was conducted with Nursing Assistant (NA) 2. NA 2 stated she had not been informed that resident 16 had a tooth extraction when she received report from the CNA from the previous shift.
On 8/14/23 at 11:06 AM, an interview was conducted with RN 9. RN 9 stated resident 16 had a tooth extraction and she complained of pain. RN 9 stated that resident 16 was instructed not to smoke or use a straw after the extraction. RN 9 stated resident 16 told her she was fine to smoke and use a straw. RN 9 stated resident 16 was administered Ibuprofen but had not asked for her as needed Tylenol.
On 8/15/23 at 9:03 AM, an interview was conducted with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1. LVN 1 stated resident 16 had a tooth extraction a few weeks ago and was doing much better. LVN 1 stated he was not sure if there was alert charting initiated after resident 16 had the tooth extraction. LVN 1 stated nurses should monitor for swelling or bleeding and ability to eat and swallow. LVN 1 stated nurses should follow up after 3 days to see if anything was going wrong like an infection.
On 8/15/23 at 8:42 AM, an interview was conducted with the Resident Advocate/Medical Records (RA). The RA stated that physicians entered their own progress notes into the electronic medical record. The RA stated sometimes the physicians forgot to enter notes and she had to remind them a week later. The RA stated the facility recently changed dental providers. The RA stated the dental notes were scanned [TRUNCATED]
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident 21 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included myocardial infarction, failure to thrive, de...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident 21 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included myocardial infarction, failure to thrive, depression, left ventricular failure, asthma, vascular dementia, and obstructive sleep apnea.
Resident 21's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 - 8/16/23.
On 7/30/23 at 12:03 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 21. Resident 21 stated she did not feel like her CPAP machine was working correctly. Resident 21 stated she had asked for filters so she could change them out but she had not gotten any from the facility. Resident 21 stated they don't clean her CPAP machine or tubing and she stated she just has not had the time to do it.
On 7/30/23 at 12:05 PM, an observation was made of no date or time on the CPAP machine or tubing.
A Resident Inventory List dated 2/23/23 documented under the section titled Dentures/Hearing Aides/Walker/Cane/Glasses/O2 [oxygen] Tank that resident 21 had CPAP with bag.
An Admit Nurse Progress note dated 2/24/23 documented, Pt [patient] oriented to room and . pt was assisted with CPAP device and no further issues noted.
An admission MDS dated [DATE] revealed, resident 21 was documented as not having a CPAP machine.
A Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed, resident 21 was documented as not having a CPAP machine.
A Physician Progress note documented under the Pulmonary section, Chronic Lung Disease - Chronic CPAP use on the following dates:
a. 4/17/23
b. 5/23/23
c. 6/15/23
d. 7/6/23
A follow up observation and interview was made on 8/6/23 at 2:34 PM with resident 21. Resident 21 stated no one had done anything with her CPAP machine. No date or time was observed on the CPAP machine or tubing.
A physician order dated 8/7/23 documented, CPAP ON WHEN IN BED Q (every) PM (night) & (and) OFF Q AM (morning) every shift for SLEEP APNEA. [Note: This order was entered 9 days after the survey started].
A physician order dated 8/13/23 documented, CLEAN CPAP WITH SOAP AND WATER ON SUNDAY NIGHT SHIFT in the evening every Sunday. [Note: This order was entered 15 days after the survey started].
A physician order dated 8/14/23 documented, Refill CPAP machine nightly with Distilled water one time a day. [Note: This order was entered 16 days after the survey was started].
3. Resident 47 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included myocardial infarction, sepsis, acute respiratory failure, difficulty walking, dementia, hypertension, and sleep apnea.
Resident 47's medical record was reviewed on 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
On 7/30/23 at 11:45 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 47. Resident 47 stated he had a CPAP machine and that the facility did not clean. Resident 47 stated that he used to clean it at home but here he did not have the supplies so it just did not get cleaned. Resident 47 stated he added water to the CPAP machine if it was low and needed it.
On 7/30/23 at 11:50 AM, an observation was made of a CPAP machine on the resident's night stand. There was no date or time observed on the tubing or the CPAP machine. There was water observed in the chamber of the CPAP machine.
A History and Physical dated 1/5/22 documented resident 47 used a home CPAP at night.
A Physician Progress note dated 1/22/23 documented resident 47 had obstructive sleep apnea.
A Physician Progress note dated 2/7/23 documented resident 47 had obstructive sleep apnea.
A care plan goal dated 5/24/23 The resident has altered respiratory status r/t (related to) chronic respiratory failure, morbid obesity, O2 use. Interventions did not include the use or cleaning of the CPAP device.
There were no CPAP care or maintenance orders observed in the Physician orders prior to the start of the recertification survey.
The August 2023 MAR had no entries for CPAP care or maintenance prior to the start of the recertification survey.
A follow up observation and interview was made on 8/6/23 at 1:00 PM with resident 47. Resident 47 stated no one had done anything with his CPAP machine. No date or time observed on the CPAP machine or tubing.
A physician order dated 8/7/23 documented, CPAP ON WHEN IN BED Q (every) PM (night) & (and) OFF Q AM (morning) every shift for SLEEP APNEA. [Note: This order was entered 9 days after the recertification survey began].
A physician order dated 8/13/23 documented, CLEAN CPAP WITH SOAP AND WATER ON SUNDAY NIGHT SHIFT in the evening every Sunday. [Note: This order was entered 15 days after the recertification survey began].
On 8/2/23 at 11:15 PM, an interview was conducted with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 6. CNA 6 stated she worked for agency and when a resident was admitted to the facility we asked them if they have a CPAP machine and filled out an inventory form. CNA 6 stated to find out if a resident had a CPAP machine when we work a shift, she asked a staff member or the resident. CNA 6 stated the CNAs monitored the resident who were on oxygen and transfer those ones over to CPAP machines at night if they need it. CNA 6 stated the aides did not clean the CPAP machines or change the tubing but they did make sure they have water in them. CNA 6 stated the changing of the oxygen tubing was charted in the medical record by the nurses. CNA 6 stated she was unaware resident 21 and resident 47 used a CPAP machine.
On 8/2/23 at 11:20 AM, an interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) 2. RN 2 stated they usually got report when a resident was admitted and they would say whether the resident had a CPAP machine or not. RN 2 stated if residents came from home, they usually just brought the CPAP with them. RN 2 stated hospice brought the CPAPs and set them up for the residents receiving hospice care. RN 2 stated the CPAP tubing was changed as needed and on Sundays. RN 2 stated nurses documented in the TAR (Treatment Administration Record) and maybe in a progress note when the machine was cleaned. RN 2 stated there was a physician's order if they had a CPAP machine. RN 2 stated if the CPAP machine was not cleaned regularly then it could cause problems for the residents because of bacteria and germs. RN 2 stated the machine could cause residents to get sick. RN 2 stated if the staff did not check the CPAPs weekly, then staff would not if the machine was working properly, if there were holes in the tubing, or if there were issues with them.
On 8/7/23 at 3:38 PM, an interview was conducted with Administrator (Admin) 2. Admin 2 stated, that after looking, the facility did not have any paperwork or charting in place for respiratory machine equipment or monitoring. Admin 2 stated the physicians orders were just put in the medical records now for those residents who have CPAP machines, but there were no orders prior to now.
On 8/8/23 at 1:17 PM, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated we received orders when the residents were admitted to the facility that popped up on the Medication Administration Record (MAR). The DON stated these orders say to help the resident place that CPAP every night, clean the CPAP every Sunday. The DON stated nurses washed the machine and tubing with warm soapy warm water. The DON stated if a resident admitted with a CPAP, then the house physician wrote orders for the care of the machine. The DON stated the orders for resident 21 and 47 were put in after survey started but should have been done upon admission.
Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined, for 3 of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not ensure that a resident who needed respiratory care was provided such care, consistent with professional standards of practice. Specifically, a resident did not receive a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine or care as ordered, and facility staff were not cleaning the resident's CPAP machines, mask and tubing. Resident identifiers: 18, 21 and 47.
Findings include:
1. Resident 18 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included hemiplegia, conversion disorder with seizures, Todd's paralysis, morbid obesity, anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and seizures.
On 7/31/23 at 11:02 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 18. Resident 18 stated that during a recent hospitalization, he had been put on a CPAP machine. Resident 18 stated since returning to the facility, he had not received a CPAP machine or heard anything about getting one.
Resident 18's medical records were reviewed between 7/31/23 and 8/16/23.
A review of resident 18's medical conditions revealed a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, with a start date of 7/18/23.
A review of the physician orders revealed orders for oxygen As Needed (PRN) to maintain oxygen saturation levels above 90%. The orders also included Monitor SOB [shortness of breath] or Difficulty Breathing: (1) SOB with Exertion (2) Sitting at Rest (3) Laying Flat, every shift for monitoring. There were no physician orders for provision of a CPAP.
An Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed that resident 18 was not using a CPAP machine. A Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed that resident 18 was not using a CPAP machine.
A physician progress note dated 7/20/23 at 8:27 AM, did not include a diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) or mention use of a CPAP device. [Note: This note was documented 2 days after resident 18 returned from being hospitalized .]
A review of resident 18's hospital discharge records revealed he was admitted on [DATE] for a Video Electroencephalogram (VEEG). The hospital course in the History and Physical, dated 7/17/23, included Additionally, Respiratory Therapy evaluated the patient and recommended he be administered a CPAP at bedtime for OSA.
Resident 18's miscellaneous scanned documents were reviewed. There were no sleep study or respiratory therapy notes from resident 18's hospitalization between 7/12/23 and 7/18/23.
On 8/7/23 at 2:59 PM, an interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) 1. RN 1 stated resident 18 had a diagnosis of OSA that was entered into the medical record on 7/18/23. RN 1 stated resident 18 did not have a CPAP device in his room and was not using one. RN 1 stated she thought resident 18 went for a sleep study, and the results of that study would be in the documents under miscellaneous records. RN 1 stated if a resident returned from the hospital and the facility did not receive all of the necessary records, the nurse could call for the results. RN 1 stated if a resident went to the hospital, upon return, they had all new orders and the nurse would put the orders in the medical record. RN 1 stated a CPAP device should be in the orders, or it should say something in the hospital documentation. RN 1 stated the order for a CPAP device would come from the doctor that performed the sleep study. RN 1 stated she did not see anything about a sleep study in resident 18's medical record.
On 8/8/23 at 1:44 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated if a resident went to the emergency room, any documentation from the visit would come back with the resident. The DON stated if something was missing, the Medical Records (MR) clerk would reach out to the hospital for additional information. The DON stated if a resident was admitted for a few days, the facility received a referral that stated the resident was ready to return. The DON stated she or one of the Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADON) would review the history and physical information to ensure the facility could properly care for the resident. The DON stated physician orders would have to be obtained for medications and prescriptions as well as certain therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. The DON stated any other changes from the hospitalization would be located in the discharge orders. The DON stated if information was missing, one of the ADON's would request the information that was needed before accepting the resident back to the facility. The DON stated when a resident returned, the hospital documentation was provided to the physician for review. The DON stated there was a physician in the building every day. The DON stated the physician could look into the resident's medical record and review the discharge documentation. The DON stated the physician re-assessed the resident within 24 hours of return to the facility. The DON stated that new orders were uploaded into the resident's medical record before the resident returned to the facility. The DON stated discharge recommendations were reviewed by one of the ADONs and put into the medical record. The DON stated the other ADON would check the information for accuracy. The DON stated she conducted a 48 hour review after the resident returned and the pharmacist also reviewed the discharge information to ensure nothing was missed. The DON stated resident 18 went to a physician appointment and was admitted to the hospital from that appointment to obtain a 2 day and 3 day EEG to monitor for seizure activity. The DON stated the resident was hospitalized for 5 days. The DON stated she did not know anything about a CPAP device for resident 18.
On 8/9/23 at 11:09 AM, a follow-up interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated she asked the MR clerk to look for any records regarding a sleep study on 8/8/23. The DON stated when information was in the History and Physical it was not always caught immediately. The DON looked at the medical record of resident 18 and stated she saw that the resident now had a diagnosis of OSA. The DON stated if the ADONs did not catch the information during their review, they would have to go back and look to see if there was any documentation. The DON stated when the hospital provided additional information, it came over the fax machine in the front of the building, was given to the MR and scanned into the resident's medical record. The DON stated the admissions office at [hospital] had a care port that could be accessed by the facility to get information about a resident's hospital stay. The DON stated all that was sent when resident 18 returned was the history and physical and the discharge orders. The DON stated the MDS coordinator may have pulled the information over that resident 18 came back and there was no trigger that the resident required a CPAP device. The DON stated the physician would talk with the resident upon re-assessment after readmission.
On 8/10/23 at 3:33 PM, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated the MR tried to obtain information from the hospital again earlier that day and was told it would be 7 to 8 days before it could be sent. The DON stated she would ask one of the physicians to look in the hospital records to see if the information about the sleep study could be obtained in order to provide resident 18 a CPAP device.
On 8/10/23 at 4:00 PM, an interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated she had spoken with one of the facility physicians who stated he would look for the resident's information in the hospital records. The DON stated the physician would put an order for the CPAP device in immediately and it should be available for the resident this evening. The DON stated the plan was to start resident 18 on a low setting and titrate the pressure up until they received the information from the sleep study. The DON stated history and physical information usually come back when a resident returned, and sometimes the discharge orders were received a few days later. The DON stated the physician reviewed the history and physical, but sometimes looked at several in one day. The DON stated she did not know why the CPAP information was missed.
CONCERN
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📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not ensure that medication error rates were not 5 percent or...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not ensure that medication error rates were not 5 percent or greater. Observations of 50 medication opportunities, on [DATE], revealed 7 medication errors which resulted in a 14.00% medication error rate. Specifically, a resident's blood pressure medication was administered out of the ordered parameters, a resident was not administered an antibiotic, a resident was administered the wrong dose of Vitamin D, a resident was administered a medication at the wrong time and one resident was administered an expired medication. Resident identifiers: 12, 19, 27 and 91.
Findings included:
1. Resident 12 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included dementia, depression, insomnia, hyperlipidemia, type II diabetes, hypertension and cardiac murmur.
On [DATE] at 7:58 AM, an observation was made of Registered Nurse (RN) 3 during morning medication administration on the south 300 hallway. RN 3 was observed to administer resident 12 a Felodipine ER (extended release) 5 milligrams (MG) tablet and a Metoprolol Succinate ER 100 mg capsule.
On [DATE] at 8:05 AM, an observation was made of resident 12's blood pressure (B/P) as documented by RN 3 as 106/69 mm HG (millimeter of mercury).
Resident 12's Medication Administration Record (MAR) for [DATE] was reviewed and revealed the following:
a. Felodipine ER Oral Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour 5 MG. Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for HTN (hypertension) hold for SBP (systolic blood pressure) <110. Notify provider if SBP <90 or >180.
b. Metoprolol Succinate Oral Capsule ER 24 Hour Sprinkle 100 MG. Give 1 capsule by mouth one time a day for HTN hold for SBP <110 or HR (heart rate) <60. Notify provider if SBP <90 or >180 or HR <55.
On [DATE] at 8:10 AM, an interview was conducted with RN 3. RN 3 stated that the blood pressures for the residents were usually taken by the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). RN 3 stated the blood pressure should be verified before any blood pressure medication was administered to make sure the B/P was within parameters and to avoid causing the B/P to drop too low.
2. Resident 19 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included right tibia fracture, chronic pain, epilepsy, muscle weakness, gastroesophageal reflux disease and neuropathy.
On [DATE] at 8:20 AM, an observation was made of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1 during morning medication administration on the south 200 hallway. LPN 1 was observed to administer 30 ml (milliliter) of Active Liquid Protein to resident 19.
The Active Liquid Protein bottle was observed to have an open date of [DATE] and [DATE] written on one side of the bottle and an expiration date of [DATE] written on the other side of the bottle.
Resident 19's MAR for [DATE] was reviewed and revealed the following:
a. Pro Stat one time a day give 30 ml.
On [DATE] at 8:28 AM, an interview was conducted with LPN 1. LPN 1 stated Pro Stat and Active Protein were the same item, just different manufacturers. LPN 1 stated she was unsure when the Active Protein expired since there were two open dates and one expiration date, that was not even a month after it was opened. LPN 1 stated she did not know how long the Active Protein was good after it was opened. LPN 1 stated it would be better for the resident to receive the protein than not too. LPN 1 was observed to place the Active Protein back into the medication cart.
3. Resident 27 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included left hip fracture, Parkinson's disease, left knee infection, muscle weakness, depression, anxiety and hypertension.
On [DATE] at 9:23 AM, an observation was made of RN 4 during morning medication administration on the 100 hallway. RN 4 was observed to press the Keflex capsule through the back of the medication card but did not verify that the medication fell into the medication cup. The Keflex remained attached to the back of the medication card and the card was placed back into the medication cart. The Keflex was observed to not be administered to resident 27. RN 4 was observed to pour 30 ml of Active Protein into a medication cup. The Active Protein bottle had no open date or expiration date written on it. RN 4 was observed to not check for a date on the container, and placed it back in the cart. RN 4 was then observed to continue with the medication administration for resident 27, Selegiline and Active Protein were among the medications administered to resident 27.
Resident 27's MAR for [DATE] was reviewed and revealed the following:
a. Keflex 500 mg 1 TID (three times daily) Tablet 500 MG. Give 1 tablet by mouth three times a day for L (Left) leg infection.
b. Selegiline 5 mg 1 tablet before breakfast tablet 5 MG. Give 1 tablet by
mouth one time a day for Parkinson's. Give before breakfast.
c. Pro Stat two times a day for supplement. Give 30 ml BID (twice a day).
On [DATE] at 9:30 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 27. Resident 27 stated he had already eaten his breakfast, a few hours ago. Resident 27 was observed to have eaten breakfast.
On [DATE] at 9:25 AM, an interview was conducted with RN 4. RN 4 stated she was unaware the medication needed to be given before breakfast and stated it could possibly decrease the effectiveness of the medication if not given as ordered. RN 4 stated she did not realize she had missed the antibiotic and would give the resident his antibiotic on the next medication round. RN 4 stated she did not know how long the Active Protein was good for after it had been opened. RN 4 was observed to read the back of the bottle and read aloud that the bottle expired 3 months from being opened, then stated, We have no idea when this one was opened so we do not know if it was expired or not.
4. Resident 91 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included hemiplegia and hemiparesis of left side, type II diabetes, schizophrenia, chronic respiratory failure, muscle weakness, depression and insomnia.
On [DATE] at 8:34 AM, an observation was made of LPN 1 during morning medication administration on the south 200 hallway. LPN 1 was observed to administer
one Cholicalciferol 1000 IU (international units) tablet to resident 27 when two tablets were ordered.
Resident 91's MAR for [DATE] was reviewed and revealed the following:
a. Cholicalciferol Tablet 1000 UNIT. Give 2 tablet by mouth one time a day for supplement.
On [DATE] at 8:38 AM, an interview was conducted with LPN 1. LPN 1 stated it was very important to follow the orders placed by the doctor so the resident could get the best care possible.
On [DATE] at 1:09 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated the expectation of the nurses while doing medication pass was to make sure the 5 rights were followed, the medications were given at the time they were supposed to be given, medications were not left at the bedside, carts and narcotics were locked up and to let the doctor know if vital signs were out of parameters. The DON stated the nurses were expected to date and label insulin with the resident's information when they got it out of the fridge and that it was good for 28 days after being opened. The DON stated medications should be given within parameters, blood pressure medications were required to give within the parameters set by the doctor and the nurse was to notify the doctor if any medication were held. The DON stated the nurses should use hand hygiene, they should not touch the medications with bare hands and if they choose to wear gloves they should change in between residents or sanitize the gloves.
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview it was determined that the facility did not label all drugs and biological's used in the faci...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview it was determined that the facility did not label all drugs and biological's used in the facility in accordance with currently accepted professional principles, and include appropriate accessory instructions and the expiration date when applicable. Specifically, insulin pens were expired, open and available for use, not labeled with an expiration date or resident identifier information, a narcotic box in a medication room was not locked, cream for peri area care was kept in an unsecured cupboard at the nurses station.
Findings included:
1. On [DATE] at 8:10 AM, an observation was made of the 300 hallway medication cart with Registered Nurse (RN) 3, the following medications were located inside:
a. A pre-filled pen of Lantus (Insulin Glagine) 100 units/ml (milliliter) was opened and available for use, the pen had only a last name written on it in black marker. No open date or expiration date could be seen.
On [DATE] at 8:10 AM, an interview was conducted with RN 3. RN 3 stated this resident did not get the medication very often. A review of the residents Medication Administration Record (MAR) for [DATE] revealed that this resident received Lantus twice daily. RN 3 stated when the nurses pull insulin out of the fridge they were supposed to label them with the resident's name and date it was taken from the fridge.
2. On [DATE] at 8:20 AM, an observation was made of the 200 hallway medication cart with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1, the following medications were located inside:
b. A pre-filled Basaglar KwikPen 100 units/ml had an opened date of [DATE] with no expiration date written on the pen. This medication was one day past it's expiration date and was placed back into the medication cart.
c. A pre-filled Novolog Flexlog pen was open and available for use with an expiration date of [DATE]. This medication was 32 days expired and placed back into the medication cart.
On [DATE] at 8:30 AM, an interview was conducted with LPN 1. LPN 1 stated the insulin pens were kept in the fridge, then they were pulled out when needed and placed into the medication cart. LPN 1 stated the nurse who pulled them out dated them and that the pens usually already had a pharmacy label on them with resident identifiers. LPN 1 stated insulin was good for 28 days after it had been opened. LPN 1 was observed to look at the insulin pens in the medication cart for the south 200 hallway and stated they were fine to use and placed them back into the medication cart.
On [DATE] at 8:50 AM, an interview was conducted with RN 4. RN 4 stated insulin was pulled from the medication fridge in the medication room and the staff would have no idea when an insulin pen was expired if the open date was not written on it.
3. On [DATE] at 9:19 AM, an observation was made of the 200 hallway medication storage room. The fridge was observed to be unlocked, with a metal lock box inside. The box was not locked and was observed to have liquid Lorazepam syringes, of varying dosages, inside. An immediate interview was conducted with RN 6. RN 6 stated the box was supposed to be locked because there were narcotics inside and it could increase the chance of drug diversion if it was not locked. RN 6 stated he did not have a key but that he would go get one to lock the box.
On [DATE] at 1:09 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated all narcotics were to be locked up, including the ones in the fridge. The DON stated the staff were expected to get the insulin pens out of the fridge and make sure they were labeled with an open date and resident's name. The DON stated the nurses were expected to check the name and expiration date of the medication prior to administering it and if they found an expired medication they were expected to discard it.
4. On [DATE] at 2:00 PM, an observation was made of a cupboard on the left hand side of the 100 hall nurses station. The cupboard contained 4 medication cups that had been filled with a cream substance. The cups were not covered or labeled. The cupboard was also observed to contain employee drinks and personal items.
On [DATE] at 10:00 AM, an observation was again made of a cupboard at the 100 hall nurses station which contained multiple unlabeled and uncovered medication cups filled with cream. An interview was immediately conducted with RN 2. RN 2 stated that the substance in the cups was a mixture of Calmoseptine ointment and A&D ointment used for patients. RN 2 stated she was not sure why the cream was in the cupboard, and threw the cream away.
On [DATE] at 11:20 AM, an interview was conducted with the Certified Nursing Assistant Coordinator (CNAC). The CNAC stated that the cups in the 100 hall nursing station cupboard appeared to be barrier cream. The CNAC stated that if the barrier cream was in the cup and was uncovered, she would worry about cross contamination. The CNAC stated that when CNAs needed barrier cream, they were supposed to ask a nurse to provide that for them. The CNAC stated that the barrier cream should be located in the specific resident's room with a name.
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Menu Adequacy
(Tag F0803)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident 58 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted [DATE] with diagnoses which included Diabetes Mellitus type...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident 58 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted [DATE] with diagnoses which included Diabetes Mellitus type 2 (DM II), nutritional anemia, and Parkinson's disease.
On 7/30/23 at 3:16 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 58. Resident 58 stated the food portions were small. Resident 58 further stated if you ask for vegetables you get peas or corn and those foods were high in carbohydrates. Resident 58 stated she was diabetic and tried to limit carbohydrates. Resident 58 stated she asked for more protein but was told that she could not have more because the facility is following a 2000 calorie diets. Resident 58 stated she told aids about the food but nothing had been don when she complained. Resident 58 stated there was a petition that was being signed by resident regarding food being cold and small portions. Resident 58 stated she had spoken with the Dietary Manager and he said that she could not have more food. Resident 58 stated the facility use to offer snacks but did not offer snacks any more. Resident 58 stated she called friends to buy her food and bring it in to the facility for her because she know that there would not be enough food to fill her up.
Resident 58's medical record was reviewed 7/30 through 8/16/23.
A care plan dated 12/07/21 with a focus care area revealed, Resident is at risk for nutritional status r/t [related to] DM II, morbid obesity, significant wt gain. Interventions included, diet as ordered/tolerated; support healthy dietary choices to promote weight loss. Encourage adequate hydration . Monitor weight trends as ordered.
A diet order dated 8/13/22 revealed resident 58's diet CCHO [carbohydrate controlled] diet, regular texture, regular consistency.
3. Resident 62 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted [DATE] with diagnoses which included chronic post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, insomnia and depression.
On 7/30/23 at 12:30 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 62. Resident 62 stated the facility was not providing her with enough protein. Resident 62 stated she was only getting the small chocolate shakes that contained 6 grams of protein. Resident 62 stated she bought her own ensure dinks so that if she was still hungry throughout the day she could drink that. Resident 62 stated she had been told she was malnourished.
On 7/31/23 at 1:08 PM, an observation was made of resident 62's meal tray. Resident 62 had two scoop of mac and cheese. Resident 62 was observed to ask for a peanut butter sandwich but was told by staff the kitchen was out. Resident 62 was not offered anything else. Resident 62 stated she needed 150 grams of protein a day. Resident 62 was not offered a snack at high.
Resident 62's medical record was reviewed 7/30/23 through 8/16/23.
A diet order dated 3/27/23 revealed regular diet with large protein portions.
A care plan dated 3/18/23 revealed Resident will eat/drink 75-100% of meals/drinks provided. Will have no s/s of dehydration. Will have no complaints of hunger or thirst. Will tolerate food/beverages without choking or aspiration. Interventions included Diet as ordered; Offer substitute if meal taken <50% and added large protein portions.
4. On 7/30/23 at 10:38 AM, an observation was made of the Dietary Manager (DM) taking the fully cooked ham out of the freezer, to the food preparation area. The DM gave the ham to [NAME] 1 with instructions to cut up the ham. The DM then stated he would cut up the ham himself. The DM went to his office to obtain a knife from a black bag on his desk. The DM returned to the food preparation area and put gloves on his hands. The DM obtained a food scale and told [NAME] 1 to place plastic wrap over the scale. The DM looked at the spreadsheet for the meal, opened the box that contained the cooked ham, and began to slice the ham. The DM put one slice on the scale to weigh it and continued to slice the rest of the meat. [Note: The DM did not weigh each slice of meat.] The DM put the sliced ham into a cooking pan. The DM obtained a second ham and cut the skin off before slicing it into pieces and placing it into the cooking pan. [Note: The DM did not weigh each slice of meat.]
On 7/31/23 at 8:31 AM, Administrator (Admin 1) provided a copy of the meal spreadsheet for the lunch meal on 7/30/23. The portion size for ham on the lunch meal was 3 oz.
On 07/31/23 08:45 AM, an interview was conducted with the Corporate Director of Nutrition Services (CDNS). The CDNS stated she made the egg portion of breakfast a little larger and added watermelon in place of the sausage that would have been served.
The CDNS stated she was substituting macaroni and cheese for the chicken parmesan for the lunch meal. The CDNS stated the salad, cake and breadsticks would be served as scheduled.
On 8/1/23 the lunch menu was observed to be pork roast with gravy, lemon rice, broccoli florets, roll, yellow cake with icing, milk and a beverage.
On 8/1/23 at 11:26 AM, an observation of the Dietary Manager (DM) was made checking temperatures on the food. An interview was conducted. The DM stated he did not have any broccoli florets so residents were being served spinach. The DM stated he did not have any yellow cake so the residents were being served 2 doughnut holes. Both items were written on the menu substitution list and approved by the Corporate Director of Nutrition Services (CDNS).
On 8/9/23 at 2:12 PM, an interview was conducted with the Registered Dietitian (RD). The RD stated that macaroni and cheese would not be equal in protein to chicken, the protein would be lacking. The RD stated she did not review the menus and substitutions to the menu.
On 8/9/23 at 3:17 PM, an interview was conducted with the Corporate Director of Nutrition Services (CDNS). The CDNS stated she reviewed and approved all the menus. The CDNS stated staff were not permitted to make changes to the menu without going through her. The CDNS stated any substitutions that were made were signed off by the RD. The CDNS stated she changed the menu on 7/30/23 when chicken was supposed to be on the menu. The CDNS stated she wrote the changes on the menu with instructions. The CDNS stated she substituted macaroni and cheese in place of the chicken because that is what she had available. The CDNS stated the macaroni and cheese had real cheese. The CDNS stated she indicated on the menu that the rest of the menu items were to remain the same in the same portions. The CDNS stated she did not watch service of the meal, she just knew what she wrote down.
On 8/10/23 at 8:20 AM, a follow-up interview was conducted with the CDNS. The CDNS stated after she made changes to the menu, she ran the nutritional information and provided the updated menu to the kitchen staff to use for meal service. The menu provided by the CDNS included the week 2 menu for Monday, 7/31/23. Included on the nutritional information spreadsheet provided to the SA surveyor was an average amount of protein per day provided by the menu. At the end of each week, a total average of protein provided for the week was tallied. The week 2 Monday protein average for concentrated carbohydrate was 92.2 grams of protein. The week 2 calculated total average was 87.1 grams of protein. The week 2 Monday protein average for the regular diet was 94.2 gram of protein, with a calculated total average of 91.1 grams of protein.
Based on observation, interview and record review, for 4 of 68 sampled residents, the facility did not have menus that met the the nutritional needs of resident in accordance with established national guidelines. In addition, the menus were not followed. Specifically, watermelon was substituted for sausage for a breakfast, macaroni and cheese was substituted for chicken parmesan, cooked spinach was served verses broccoli. Resident identifiers: 58, 62, 65, and 92.
Findings include:
1. On 7/31/23 at 11:50 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 92. When asked about the quality of food at the facility, the resident stated that there was no seasoning on the food and that its all bland. Resident 92 stated that the food was gray and horrible to look at. Resident 92 stated that the amount of food provided was minimal. Resident 92 stated that a typical breakfast consisted of one piece of toast, one strip of bacon and a small amount of eggs. Resident 92 stated that this is not enough food. When asked if the resident could request more food, the resident stated, you could have more, but who wants to eat it?
On 7/31/23 at 12:15 PM, an observation was made of resident 92's lunch tray. Resident 92 was served two scoops of macaroni and cheese, a piece of cake, a piece of toast, juice, and soup.
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
16. On 7/30/23 at 12:43 PM,an interview was conducted with resident 4. Resident 4 stated she was the last to receive a meal tray because she was at the end of the hall and last on the list. Resident 4...
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16. On 7/30/23 at 12:43 PM,an interview was conducted with resident 4. Resident 4 stated she was the last to receive a meal tray because she was at the end of the hall and last on the list. Resident 4 stated most times she did not get what was on the menu or even the alternate. Resident 4 stated the food was cold a lot of the times and by the time she received her meal, the kitchen was closed and she could not get anything else.
On 7/31/23 at 9:56 AM, a follow up interview was conducted with resident 4. Resident 4 stated she was served mashed potatoes and gravy and a hamburger with a bun for dinner the previous evening. Resident 4 stated salads were not served with dressing, and were placed on a warm plate, so the lettuce was wilted. Resident 4 stated the facility did not provide fresh fruit and would like that available. Resident 4 stated snacks at night were horrible, and were usually only two choices of cookies. Resident 4 stated she had not received desserts in weeks.
17. On 7/31/23 at 11:53 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 38. Resident 38 stated her food was cold. Resident 38 stated she did not receive what she ordered because she was at the end of the hall and they ran out of food by the time they plated her hall.
18. On 7/30/23 at 3:15 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 40. Resident 40 stated most of the time the facility did not have milk. Resident 40 stated he was supposed to have a hot breakfast by 5:00 AM because he left for dialysis at 5:30 AM. Resident 40 stated that sometimes the facility did not have ham and cheese sandwiches. Resident 40 stated for today's lunch he got a cold hamburger, cold fries, and had to wait 20 minutes to get condiments. Resident 40 stated he was not offered snacks.
13. On 7/30/23 at 3:16 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 58. Resident 58 stated the food is not good, they either burn it or it is cold and the portions are small. Resident 58 stated that the portion sizes are small and when she asked for more protein the facility told her she can not have more, because they are following a 2000 calorie diet. Resident 58 stated that a few months ago she signed a petition that was circulating with the residents regarding complaints of the food temperature, the portion sizes and how terrible it was. Resident 58 stated she had a fridge in her room and bought the food she wanted to eat. Resident 58 stated she called her friends to buy food and bring it to the facility for her. Resident 58 stated that the facility use to offer snacks but she doesn't think they offer much anymore.
14. On 7/31/23 at 1:08 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 62. Resident 62 stated that her lunch was not sufficient, she stated lunch consisted of a double scoop of macaroni and cheese and a protein shake. Resident 62 stated that she was still hungry and felt she needed more protein, she asked staff for a peanut butter sandwich. Resident 62 stated she was told the facility was out of sandwiches, she stated nothing else was offered so she drank one of her ensure protein shakes her family bought for her.
15. On 7/31/23 at 10:07 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 65. Resident 65 stated breakfast is ice cold and bland. Resident 65 stated that he will occasionally send the food back if it was cold and often was not brought anything else.
19. On 7/31/23 at 10:51 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 18. Resident 18 stated that the food is horrible, the flavor is bad, and a lot of the time it is cold. Resident 18 stated there was a list of alternative meals, but most of the time the kitchen staff told residents they were out of the items on that list.
14. On 07/31/23 at 10:32 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 86. Resident 86 stated she was on a limited diet that consisted of oatmeal in the morning, a nutrition shake, milk and orange juice (OJ). Resident 86 stated her lunch meal consisted of mashed potatoes, a nutrition shake, milk and OJ. Resident 86 stated she received the same for dinner.
15. On 7/31/23 at 12:56 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 8. Resident 8 stated that residents were served very little in the evenings.
On 8/1/23 at 11:45, an observation of the trayline was conducted. Menu items included pork roast with gravy, lemon rice, seasoned broccoli florets, a roll with margarine, yellow cake with caramel icing, milk and beverage of choice. [Note: Spinach was substituted for the broccoli florets, and 2 doughnut holes were substituted for the yellow cake for the regular diet.] The house shake was observed to be only chocolate.
On 8/1/23 at 12:54 PM, a test tray was requested as the last meal ticket was being plated before trays were brought into the dining room for service.
On 8/1/23 at 1:04 PM, the test tray was taken off of the tray cart after all residents had been served in the dining room. The tray was taken to the conference room and the food items were tested. Results were as follows:
a. Pork loin was 133 degrees Fahrenheit. The meat was chewy and dry. The gravy on top was congealed and the entree item had an unpleasant appearance.
b. Lemon rice was 145 degrees Fahrenheit. The rice was mushy, and had very little flavor.
c. Broccoli Florets were 119 degrees Fahrenheit. Good flavor, tender-crisp and easily chewed. [Note: Residents were served an alternate vegetable.]
d. Wheat dinner roll was 83 degrees Fahrenheit. The roll was soft and had a good texture. The vegetable spread was not palatable.
e. Doughnut holes were 80.2 degrees Fahrenheit. The doughnut holes were dry with a small amount of a white substance on part of the doughnut hole.
f. Juice beverage was 50.8 degrees Fahrenheit with good flavor.
On 8/9/23 at 2:12 PM, an interview was conducted with the Registered Dietitian (RD). The RD stated she conducted test tray audits once per month. The RD stated she did not remember her thoughts about the taste of the food. The RD stated the only complaint she remembered from her last test tray was that the garlic bread was hard and cold.
Resident council minutes were reviewed and revealed the following:
a. On July 11, 2022, residents requested more seasonal fruit, and residents wanted to meet with the DM about food preferences.
b. On 8/8/22, concerns from the previous meeting were reviewed. No resolution to July's concerns were noted. New items of concern included evening and weekend meals were reported being late. A response form was provided to the dietary department documenting resident concerns from the 8/8/22 meeting. There was no signature by the DM, or indication about what actions were taken to address the concerns.
c. On 8/22/22, a follow-up meeting was conducted. New items of business discussed included, New dietary assistant to help with weekends and evenings.
d. On 9/5/22, resident council concerns included that meals on the 200 hallway were not arriving until after 7:00 PM and the food was often cold. Residents also requested to speak with the dietary manager. A response form was provided to the dietary department documenting the resident concerns from the 9/5/22 meeting. There was no signature by the DM, or indication about what actions were taken to address the concerns.
e. On 9/19/22, a follow-up meeting was conducted. None of the items discussed at the previous meeting on 9/5/22 were addressed.
f. On 10/3/22, resident council concerns included a request that enchiladas be added to the menu. A response form was provided to the dietary department documenting the request for enchiladas as well as complaints about residents wanting to use the microwave, asking if there can be fresh fruit at the nurse's station, and residents requesting hot coffee on their trays. The DM response to the resident concerns included that enchiladas were already on the menu, residents could not have access to a microwave and needed to go to nursing, food can't be at the nurse's station, and all coffee was served hot from the coffee carts at the nurses station.
g. On 10/24/22, a follow-up meeting was conducted. Items from the 10/3/22 meeting were discussed including coffee being available all day, residents not having access to the microwave, food not allowed at the nurse's station, a statement that the 200 hallway had not improved, and that staff had been educated to fix the problem with late trays.
h. On 11/7/22, the resident council had no items of concern for the dietary department.
i. On 11/24/22, a follow-up meeting was conducted. At this meeting the DM explained the order with which the trays were being delivered.
j. On 12/5/22, resident council concerns included that the menu was not always being followed, and that kitchen often says they are out of food and it is not available. A response form was provided to the dietary department with resident concerns. The DM responded on the form, Will make a concerted effort to make sure the product is here per menu.
k. On 12/19/22, a follow-up meeting was conducted. Items for old business included that dietary still needed to work on following the diet cards. New business included that [Name removed] from corporate was here and talked to them about things.
l. On 1/2/23, resident council concerns included that food was cold and not appetizing, meat was tough, the kitchen was running out of entrees, and diet cards were not being followed. A response form was provided to the dietary department with resident concerns. The DM response on the form included that he had a meeting with the cooks and educated them about how to cook meat, and that kitchen staff could not refuse to feed residents at 6:00 PM.
m. On 1/17/23, a follow-up meeting was conducted. Old business reviewed included that kitchen staff were being educated about meat toughness, and serving meals after 6:00 PM.
n. On 2/6/23, resident council concerns included that meat continued to be tough. A response form was provided to the dietary department, but did not include the meat was still tough. The DM responded with the date of the meal of the month.
o. On 2/20/23, a follow-up meeting was conducted. Residents were informed about when the meal of the month would be served.
p. On 3/7/23, resident council minutes included feedback that the previous meal of the month was just so-so. A response form was provided to the dietary department with the meal request for March, and an additional note that a resident was displeased that he always had to be served last and his food was always cold. The DM response on the form included only the date of the meal of the month.
q. On 4/4/23, resident council minutes included concerns that food tasted like rancid oil. Residents requested that the grill and the stove top be cleaned. Residents complained that meal tickets were not being read and followed. A response form was provided to the dietary department with additional requests that one resident wanted skim milk instead of whole milk and another resident did not want apple juice. The DM response included that he made the changes to the residents' preferences. The DM also stated he would talk to the staff about following meal tickets and cleaning the grill.
r. On 4/17/23, a follow-up meeting was conducted. Old items discussed included that the DM would educate staff about cleaning the grill and following the meal tickets.
s. On 5/2/23, resident council notes included residents questioning why meals were only being served in the dining room at breakfast. Residents also complained about the kitchen running out of cereal. A response form was provided to the dietary department. The DM responses included that the dining room was open for all meals and that the kitchen would cook more cereal. [Note: At the follow-up meeting on 5/23/23, the old business items included a designation that residents wanted more cold cereal.]
t. On 5/23/23, a follow-up meeting was conducted. Previously discussed dining issues were listed as social dining-some do, some don't. Also noted was They want more cold cereal it often runs out.
u. On 6/6/23, resident council notes included concern that the facility was running out of salad dressing, and 2 residents had dietary requests-one about sausage being served without gravy and one about how the eggs were prepared. A response form was provided to the dietary department. There was no response on the form or indication that resident concerns were being addressed.
v. On 6/20/23, a follow-up meeting was conducted. Complaints from the 6/6/23 meeting were discussed and included that the DM still needed to address the dietary requests from the 2 residents, residents requested that they be served real eggs, not powdered eggs.
w. On 7/11/23, resident council notes included concerns about microwave safety and that staff must help using the microwave. There were no response forms returned with the 7/11/23 resident council minutes.
x. On 7/25/23, a follow-up meeting was conducted. A note concerning dietary stated that the bacon was raw.
On 7/31/23 at 11:40 AM, an interview was conducted with the Dietary Manager (DM). The
DM stated residents complained about not having snacks. The DM stated he was told to say no to residents that asked for snacks. The DM stated he was told to say no by the corporate personnel, not the regional dietitian. The DM stated this was a verbal policy. The DM stated choices for snacks included packaged cookies and graham crackers. The DM stated if a resident wanted more snacks the family would have to supply them. The DM stated he was getting complaints about food quality from residents who usually did not complain. The DM stated he had to be strict on portion control. The DM stated if there was enough a resident could ask for a second helping. The DM stated the alternate menu consisted of either a chef salad, a hamburger, a grilled cheese sandwich or a quesadilla.
Based on observation, interview and record review it was determined, for 21 of 68 sampled residents, that the facility did not ensure each resident received food and drink that was palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Specifically, resident complained of the food quality, the test tray was not palatable and there were complaints in residents council. Resident identifiers: 4, 8, 12, 16, 18, 20, 28, 38, 40, 49, 51, 54, 58, 62, 65, 66, 85, 86, 92 and 148.
Findings include:
1. On 7/31/23 at 3:08 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 12. Resident 12 stated lunch and dinner seemed like the same food. Resident 12 stated her plate consisted of four round balls of food. Resident 12 stated she did not have teeth and had to gum the food. Resident 12 stated the food did not look good. Resident 12 stated she would eat more food if the food was more palatable, like maybe soft sandwiches. Resident 12 stated she had told the staff that picked up her tray up, that she would like different food. Resident 12 stated that her tray ticket with her diet order on it had no apples but she received apple juice or apple sauce with meals.
2. On 7/31/23 at 11:01 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 66. Resident 66 stated that the food was colorless, bland, tasteless. Resident 66 stated The food is trash.
3. On 7/31/23 at 1:53 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 16. Resident 16 stated that the food was awful and It's the same shit every day. Resident 16 stated there was always a small dish of pineapple served and I'm so sick of it. Resident 16 stated that the melon was soggy. Resident 16 stated she had diabetes and had Mac and Cheese with bread for lunch which was a lot of carbohydrates. Resident 16 stated when she ate a lot of carbohydrates it made her feel tired. Resident 16 stated she did not usually get a snack at bedtime. Resident 16 stated when she received a snack it was a ham and cheese sandwich or cookies.
On 8/8/23 at 1:48 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 16. Resident 16 stated lunch was not good. Resident 16 stated it was noodles and a piece of meat.
4. On 7/31/23 at 11:50 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 20. Resident 20 stated the food was terrible. Resident 20 stated the menus were scripted from a corporation and should be made from scratch. Resident 20 stated he worked in the food and beverage industry and the food at the facility was really really bad.
5. On 7/31/23 at 2:33 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 28. Resident 28 stated she had been in jail and had the jail food. Resident 28 stated the food was worse at the facility than in jail. Resident 28 stated a lot of time there was not enough food on her plate.
6. On 7/31/23 at 11:14 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 49. Resident 49 wrinkled his face when asked about the food and shook his head no.
7. On 7/31/23 at 3:22 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 54. Resident 54 stated she would like there to be more salads or better salad. Resident 54 stated All they give us is lettuce and croutons, no dressing. Resident 54 stated she was lucky to get a sliver of tomatoes or cheese.
8. On 7/31/23 at 3:14 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 85. Resident 85 stated most of the food was good and some of it I can't even get it down.
9. On 7/31/23 at 10:53 AM, an interview was resident 4. Resident 4 stated they served mashed potatoes and gravy with Spaghetti. Resident 4 stated she did not like the menu. Resident 4 stated she usually got a cold hamburger that was frozen in the middle.
10. On 8/15/23 at 9:19 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 51. Resident 51 stated she only received like $35 per month and three screwed up meals per day. Resident 51 stated the food was just not that good. Resident 51 stated she would like an ice cold coke.
11. On 7/31/23 at 11:50 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 92. When asked about the quality of food at the facility, the resident stated that there was no seasoning on the food and that its all bland. Resident 92 stated that the food was gray and horrible to look at. Resident 92 stated that the amount of food provided was minimal. Resident 92 stated that a typical breakfast consisted of one piece of toast, one strip of bacon and a small amount of eggs. Resident 92 stated that this is not enough food. When asked if the resident could request more food, the resident stated, you could have more, but who wants to eat it?
On 7/31/23 at 12:15 PM, an observation was made of resident 92's lunch tray. Resident 92 was served two scoops of macaroni and cheese, a piece of cake, a piece of toast, juice, and soup.
12. On 7/30/23 at 11:55 AM, resident 148 was asked about the quality of food provided at the facility. Resident 148 stated that the food was not good . the eggs are terrible. they put brown gravy on the ham today.
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0809
(Tag F0809)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review, for 7 of 68 sampled residents, the facility failed to provide a suitable, nourishing alternate meals and snacks for residents wanting to eat at non-traditional ti...
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Based on interview and record review, for 7 of 68 sampled residents, the facility failed to provide a suitable, nourishing alternate meals and snacks for residents wanting to eat at non-traditional times, or outside of scheduled meal service times. Specifically, evening snacks were either not offered, were not nourishing, and were not consistent with the resident's plan of care. In addition, there were 2 snacks available for residents throughout the day. Resident identifiers: 4, 16, 18, 20, 38, 40, and 51.
Findings include:
1. On 7/31/23 at 10:51 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 18. Resident 18 stated most of the time the facility was out of snacks, or staff did not want to go down to ask for a snack. Resident 18 stated that staff told residents that after 7:00 PM, the kitchen was locked up.
5. On 7/31/23 at 1:53 PM, an interview was conducted with resident 16. Resident 16 stated she did not usually get a snack at bedtime. Resident 16 stated when she received a snack it was a ham and cheese sandwich or cookies.
6. On 7/31/23 at 11:50 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 20. Resident 20 stated that he did not get a snack at night. Resident 20 stated that no staff came by and offered snack. Resident 20 stated he had to beg for a snack and it was unheard of to get a snack.
7. On 8/15/23 at 9:19 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 51. Resident 51 stated she was not offered snacks. Resident 51 stated she would like an ice cold coke.
On 7/30/23 at 11:25 AM, an interview was conducted with the Dietary Manager (DM). The DM stated there was a tight food budget. The DM stated residents complained of not having snacks. The DM stated he was only allowed to provide graham cracker and packaged cookies for snacks. The DM stated that was the guidance given by corporate. The DM stated the residents hated that they could not have the snacks they wanted. The DM stated residents were able to come in and get a variety of snacks but now residents only had two snack choices available twice a day. The DM stated if residents wanted snacks more than twice, he was instructed to tell the resident no. The DM stated the residents family needed to supply more snacks, if the resident wanted more. The DM stated residents had meals 7 days a week and with no snacks there were more complaints about the food quality. The DM stated corporate was Strict with portions and was only able to give second portions after everyone had been served. The DM stated the alternative menu was Scarce. The DM stated the food budget was cut from $7.80 per day per resident to $6.50. The DM stated that the $6.50 per resident per day included snacks, drinks and meals. The DM stated that he was told food costs were not rising.
On 8/8/23 at 11:44 AM, an interview was conducted with Administrator (Admin) 1 and Admin 2. Admin 1 stated they had decreased how money was being spent. Admin 1 clarified that meant buying generic verses name brand foods. Admin 1 stated the budget per resident per day had not necessarily decreased. Admin 1 stated the DM was not operating at the budget goal he was given. Admin 1 stated a lot of food was pre-packaged. Admin 2 stated he wanted to see the DM doing more fresh meals verses pre-packaged foods. Admin 2 stated the DM was over-ordering. Admin 2 stated snacks were delivered at 2:00 PM and at 6:00 PM. Admin 2 stated if snacks ran out, a nurse had a key to get into the kitchen. Admin 2 stated puddings, applesauce, cottage cheese, sandwiches, cookies and graham crackers should be available for snacks. Admin 2 stated the DM had just started tracking who was having a snack, what was being offered and what was needed. Admin 2 stated the snack issue was not part of the facilities Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) plan, but should be. Admin 2 stated the facility just started a food counsel. Admin 2 stated staff were going to do a dietary sweep during angel rounds during that week.
On 8/9/23 at 1:12 PM, an interview was conducted with the Wound Nurse (WN). The WN stated there were no protein snacks provided at night for residents with diabetes. The WN stated she provided residents with diabetes protein bars she bought. The WN stated if a resident had high blood glucose she could not give the resident cookies or graham crackers.
On 8/9/23 at 2:12 PM, an interview was conducted with the consultant Registered Dietitian (RD). The RD stated snacks were offered nightly to each hall. The RD stated the snacks had changed recently because of budget issues. The RD stated the budget was being cut and the DM was having issues maintaining the foods he needed. The RD stated there was not as much variety for snacks. The RD stated it was hit or miss as to what was available. The RD stated cookies, sandwiches and pudding were usually available, but did not know exactly what the DM had cut out of the budget. The RD stated the DM would have to answer about what the issues were with the snacks. The RD stated residents were not allowed to enter the kitchen and did not know about if the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) or Registered Nurses (RNs) were able to. The RD stated that corporate wanted the DM to meet a $6.50 per resident per meal budget. The RD stated the DM was bringing in less snacks to accommodate the budget. The RD stated she was unaware that a food council was conducted on the previous Friday.
On 8/9/23 at 3:17 PM, an interview was conducted with the Corporate Director of Nutrition Services (CDNS). The CDNS stated the DM was offering rice krispie treats, graham crackers, cookies, ham sandwiches, left over coffee cake, apple crisp, or animal crackers for snacks. The CDNS stated if there was leftover fruit, it could be used for snacks. The CDNS stated ham sandwiches had protein, but she did not know about any of the other snacks. The CDNS stated milk was available and she did not know if other protein snacks were being offered. The CDNS stated she provided a bulk inventory snack sheet but the DM would get a sense of what the residents wanted for snacks. The CDNS stated one of the nurse's carts had a key that could access the kitchen. The CDNS stated she did not know how staff would let the DM know if items were taken out of the kitchen after hours. The CDNS stated it may come up in morning meeting.
On 8/15/23 at 11:48 AM, an interview was conducted with the Certified Nursing Assistant Coordinator (CNAC). The CNAC stated about the middle of April snacks stopped coming out. The CNAC stated refrigerators were locked and staff did not have access to them. The CNAC stated only cookies and graham crackers were available for snacks. The CNAC stated if a resident wanted something and staff was unable to access the refrigerator, they would order something. The CNAC stated nighttime snacks were just recently brought back to the hallways. The CNAC stated night time CNAs would complain to her that the residents did not have any snacks. The CNAC stated she told the Director of Nursing (DON) and other staff and was told they were working on it.
On 8/15/23 at 3:09 PM, a copy of the Food Council minutes was reviewed. In the minutes, residents stated, snacks were out by 7:00 PM. Also noted was that leftover snacks were found the following morning by the CDNS.
2. On 7/30/23 at 12:43 PM,an interview was conducted with resident 4. Resident 4 stated she was the last to receive a meal tray because she was at the end of the hall and last on the list. Resident 4 stated most times she did not get what was on the menu or even the alternate. Resident 4 stated the food was cold a lot of the times and by the time she received her meal, the kitchen was closed and she could not get anything else.
On 7/31/23 at 9:56 AM, a follow up interview was conducted with resident 4. Resident 4 stated she was served mashed potatoes and gravy and a hamburger with a bun for dinner the previous evening. Resident 4 stated salads were not served with dressing, and were placed on a warm plate, so the lettuce was wilted. Resident 4 stated the facility did not provide fresh fruit and would like that available. Resident 4 stated snacks at night were horrible, and were usually only two choices of cookies. Resident 4 stated she had not received desserts in weeks.
3. On 7/31/23 at 11:53 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 38. Resident 38 stated her food was cold. Resident 38 stated she did not receive what she ordered because she was at the end of the hall and they ran out of food by the time they plated her hall.
4. On 7/30/23 at 3:15 PM an interview was conducted with resident 40. Resident 40 stated most of the time the facility did not have milk. Resident 38 stated he was supposed to have a hot breakfast by 5:00 AM because he left for dialysis at 5:30 AM. Resident 40 stated that sometimes the facility did not have ham and cheese sandwiches. Resident 40 stated for today's lunch he got a cold hamburger, cold fries, and had to wait 20 minutes to get condiments. Resident 40 stated he did not get offered snacks.
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Resident 65 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included encounter for orthopedic aftercare, displace...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Resident 65 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included encounter for orthopedic aftercare, displaced spiral fracture of shaft of left femur sequela, type 2 DM with chronic kidney disease, morbid obesity.
On 8/16/23 at 10:11 AM, a review of records was done and revealed resident 162's Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) dated 2/21/23 was attached to resident 65's medical record.
Based on interview and record review it was determined for 4 of 68 sample resident that the facility did not maintain medical records on each resident that were accurately documented. Specifically, a residents sleep study and respiratory therapy notes from a hospitalization were not in their medical records. A resident did not have documentation of an emergency department observation notes in the medical records. A resident had another resident's Advance Beneficiary Notice in their medical records. Resident identifiers: 18, 62, 65 and 162.
Findings include:
1. Resident 62 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included chronic post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, insomnia and depression.
Resident 62's medical record was reviewed from 7/31/23 through 8/16/23.
Resident 62's progress notes revealed:
a. On 5/16/23 at 11:01 AM, a nursing order for a medication increase for hydroxyzine from 25mg(milligrams) to 50mg documented, Pt [patient] c/o [complained of] heart palpitations, upset stomach, and presented with anxiety. pt explained she felt like she may have had a mild heart attack.
b. On 5/16/23 at 3:54 PM a nurses note documented, pt had appt (appointment) with Dr [name removed] ID (infectious disease) appt note: -having atypical chest pain R>L(right greater than left) side, anxiety? MI(miocardial infarction)?, PE(pulmonary embolism)? -sending to ER(emergency room) .
c. On 5/16/23 at 7:37 PM a nurses note documented, Called [ambulance company] for transportation.
d. On 5/17/23 at 11:00 AM a nurses note documented, This nurse spoke with [Resident 62] regarding her observation in the ER d/t [due to] paperwork having minimal information . [Resident 62] states that they believe it was anxiety associated d/t her self reporting she had a panic attach earlier in the day.
A review of resident 62's miscellaneous scanned documents there was no emergency room notes located in resident 62's medical record for 5/16/23 to 5/17/23.
On 8/16/23 at 3:25 PM, an interview was conducted with the Corporate Resource Nurse (CRN), the CRN stated she had spoken with medical record (MR) and Administrator (Admin) 2, and was unable to locate the emergency room records for resident 62 on 5/16/23 to 5/17/23.
2. Resident 18 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included hemiplegia, conversion disorder with seizures, Todd's paralysis, morbid obesity, anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and seizures.
On 7/31/23 at 11:02 AM, an interview was conducted with resident 18. Resident 18 stated that during a recent hospitalization, he had been put on a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine. Resident 18 stated since returning to the facility, he had not received a CPAP machine or heard anything about getting one.
Resident 18's medical records were reviewed between 7/30/23 and 8/16/23.
A review of resident 18's medical conditions revealed a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), with a start date of 7/18/23.
A review of resident 18's physician orders revealed there was no order for a CPAP device or instructions for use of a CPAP device.
An Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed that resident 18 was not using a CPAP machine. A Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed that resident 18 was not using a CPAP machine.
A review of resident 18's hospital discharge records revealed he was admitted on [DATE] for a Video Electroencephalogram (VEEG). The hospital course in the History and Physical, dated 7/17/23, included Additionally, Respiratory Therapy evaluated the patient and recommended he be administered a CPAP at bedtime for OSA.
Resident 18's miscellaneous scanned documents were reviewed. There were no sleep study or respiratory therapy notes from resident 18's hospitalization between 7/12/23 and 7/18/23.
A Physician progress note dated 7/20/23 at 8:27 AM, did not include a diagnosis of OSA or mention use of a CPAP device. [Note: This note was documented 2 days after resident 18 returned from being hospitalized .]
On 8/7/23 at 2:59 PM, an interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) 1. RN 1 stated resident 18 had a diagnosis of OSA that was entered into the medical record on 7/18/23. RN 1 stated resident 18 did not have a CPAP device in his room and was not using one. RN 1 stated she thought resident 18 went for a sleep study, and the results of that study would be in the documents under miscellaneous records. RN 1 stated if a resident returned from the hospital and the facility did not receive all of the necessary records, the nurse could call for the results. RN 1 stated if a resident went to the hospital, upon return, the nurse put the orders in the medical record. RN 1 stated a CPAP device should be in the physician's orders, or there should be orders in the hospital discharge documentation. RN 1 stated the order for a CPAP device would come from the doctor that performed the sleep study. RN 1 stated she did not see anything about a sleep study in resident 18's medical record.
On 8/8/23 at 1:44 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated if a resident went to the emergency room, any documentation from the visit would come back with the resident. The DON stated if something was missing, the Resident Advocate/Medical Records (RA) clerk would reach out to the hospital for additional information. The DON stated if a resident was admitted for a few days, the facility received a referral that stated the resident was ready to return. The DON stated she or the Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADON) reviewed the history and physical information to ensure the facility could properly care for the resident. The DON stated physician orders would have to be obtained for medications and prescriptions as well as certain therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. The DON stated any other changes from the hospitalization were located in the discharge orders. The DON stated if information was missing, one of the ADON's requested the information that was needed before accepting the resident back to the facility. The DON stated when a resident returned, the hospital documentation was provided to the physician for review. The DON stated there was a physician in the building every day. The DON stated the physician reviewed the resident's medical record and reviewed the discharge documentation. The DON stated the physician would re-assess the resident within 24 hours of return to the facility. The DON stated that new orders were uploaded into the resident's medical record before they return to the facility. The DON stated discharge recommendations were reviewed by one of the ADONs and put into the medical record. The DON stated the other ADON checked the information for accuracy. The DON stated she conducted a 48 hour review after the resident returned and the pharmacist also reviewed the discharge information to ensure nothing was missed. The DON stated resident 18 went to a physician appointment and was admitted to the hospital from that appointment to obtain a 2 day and 3 day EEG to monitor for seizure activity. The DON stated the resident was hospitalized for 5 days. The DON stated she did not know anything about a CPAP device for resident 18.
On 8/9/23 at 11:09 AM, a follow-up interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated she asked the MR clerk to look for any records regarding a sleep study on 8/8/23. The DON stated when information is in the History and Physical it was not always caught immediately. The DON looked at the medical record of resident 18 and stated she saw that the resident now had a diagnosis of OSA. The DON stated if the ADONs did not catch the information during their review, they would have to go back and look to see if there was any documentation. The DON stated when the hospital provided additional information, it came over the fax machine in the front of the building, was given to the RA and scanned into the resident's medical record. The DON stated the admissions office at [hospital] had a care port that could be accessed by the facility to get information about a resident's hospital stay. The DON stated all that was sent when resident 18 returned was the history and physical and the discharge orders. The DON stated the MDS coordinator may have pulled information from hospital discharge orders when resident 18 returned to the facility, and there was not a trigger that the resident required a CPAP device. The DON stated the physician would talk with the resident upon re-assessment after readmission.
On 8/10/23 at 3:33 PM, an additional follow-up interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated the RA tried to obtain information from the hospital earlier that day and was told it would be 7 to 8 days before the hospital discharge paperwork would be provided to the facility. The DON stated she would ask one of the physicians to look in the hospital records to see if the information about the sleep study could be obtained in order to provide resident 18 a CPAP device.
On 8/10/23 at 4:00 PM, an additional interview was conducted with the DON. The DON stated she had spoken with one of the facility physicians who stated he would look for the resident's information in the hospital records. The DON stated the physician would put an order for the CPAP device in immediately and it should be available for the resident this evening. The DON stated the plan was to start resident 18 on a low setting and titrate the pressure up until they received the information from the sleep study. The DON stated the history and physical information usually came back when a resident returned, and sometimes the discharge orders were received a few days later. The DON stated the physician reviewed the history and physical, but sometimes looked at several in one day. The DON stated she did not know why the CPAP information was missed.
On 8/16/23 at 12:00 PM, it was noted that no results from resident 18's sleep study, during the hospitalization between 7/12/23 and 7/18/23, was located in the resident's medical record.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview it was determined, the facility did not establish and maintain an infection prevention and co...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview it was determined, the facility did not establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Specifically, clean linens were stored in the soiled laundry area. Clean linens were not transported in garbage bags through the facility. Staff members were observed to touch the resident's medications with bare hands during medication administration. Also, medications were dropped on the medication cart and then administered to a resident. Resident identifiers: 6 and 19.
Findings include:
Linens:
On 8/10/23 at 12:41 PM, an observation was made of the dirty side of the laundry room which had a combined total of at least 15 Hoyer slings and gait belts that hung on the wall between two cleaning carts. [Note: One of the cleaning carts still had murky looking water inside of the mop bucket with a mop.]
On 8/10/23 at 12:49 PM, an interview was conducted with the Laundry Services (LS). The LS stated the process for dirty laundry was the laundry went through the dirty laundry side and was then separated by colors. The LS stated once the laundry was cleaned, it was put on the clean laundry side. The LS stated the cleaned Hoyer slings were kept on the dirty laundry side. The LS stated they tried not to touch them with the dirty laundry. The LS stated if they touched the floor, the Hoyer slings and gait belts needed to be washed again. The LS stated they had to open the door for the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to get the Hoyer slings and gait belts from the dirty side for resident use. The LS stated it was not okay to keep the cleaning carts next to the clean Hoyer slings and gait belts since the cleaning carts were used to clean dirty things.
On 8/15/23 at 8:55 AM, an interview was conducted with the Admissions Coordinator (AC). The AC stated she was over admissions/marketing/ housekeeping & laundry. The AC stated she was in charge of ordering the garbage bags for the facility. The AC stated she made sure all of the rooms and nurses carts were stocked on Fridays. The AC stated the garbage bags were locked in a closet and that administration was the only ones who had a key. The AC stated if the staff need a garbage bag they found someone from administration to get some. The AC stated that if the staff ran out of garbage bags at night or on the weekend she was unsure of how the staff got more garbage bags. The AC stated the reason the garbage bags were locked up was because the staff were suspected of taking them home. The AC stated she believed it was a functioning system but reported that the staff say they do not feel like they have enough garbage bags to do their jobs. The AC stated the staff were supposed to remove soiled items from a residents room in a garbage bag and take clean linens from the linen closet to the resident rooms in a garbage bag. The AC stated the reason for this was to decrease the chance of spreading infection and disease. The AC did not know how the staff were supposed to remove soiled linens if they did not have enough garbage bags.
On 8/15/23 at 10:24 AM, an interview was conducted with Hospice CNA 1. Hospice CNA 1 stated that trying to find linens around the facility was a joke. Hospice CNA 1 stated the facility recently ordered new wash cloths and towels. Hospice CNA 1 stated there were no trash bags available to put clean linens in to transport through the hallways. Hospice CNA 1 stated there was a sign on the linen doors that revealed to take all linens out of the closet in a trash bag. Hospice CNA 1 stated there were hooks in the dirty side of the laundry room to hang Hoyer slings. Hospice CNA 1 stated that the bigger sized slings were not available and she had to keep one stashed in a the resident rooms that needed them. Hospice CNA 1 stated that she was upset about linens not being available and she took Administrator in Training (AIT) 1 to all of the linen closets to show him there were not enough linens. Hospice CNA 1 was observed to take towels from the linen closet and transport through the hallway to room [ROOM NUMBER] with out placing the linens in a trash bag.
On 8/15/23 at 11:12 AM, an interview was conducted with the CNA Coordinator (CNAC). The CNAC stated the linens, clean or dirty, need to transported in bags. If we do not have bags for the clean linens then the CNAs are to hold them from their body. The CNAC stated in my opinion, it was our old maintenance guy he was hoarding the bags, but after he left I put boxes of bags in my office. My office is always open and the CNAs know where to get bags. Linens should be transported through the hallways in bags because of germs. I carry bag in my pocket, I expect them to carry it in their pocket. You just never know when it may be needed. Garbage bags are in the housekeeping office, and it is locked, so on night shift they would call the admissions coordinator. The admissions coordinator has a system on replacing the rolls in the garbage bags in the incontinence rooms.
On 8/15/23 at 10:37 AM, an interview was conducted with Nursing Assistant (NA) 2. NA 2 stated she transported clean linens through the hallway in her arms. NA 2 stated that she did not transport linens in a trash bag because there were no trash bags available. NA 2 stated dirty laundry was put in a trash bags. NA 2 stated the linens were low on Mondays.
On 8/15/23 at 12:00 PM, an observation was made of a sign that hung on each of the two linen closets in each hallway. The sign read, STOP! ALL clean linen must be placed in a small bag when taken out of the closet. Thanks! [Note: No garbage bags were found in any of the linen closets in the 100, 200 & 300 hallways.]
Medications
On 7/30/23 at 8:23 AM, an observation was made of Registered Nurse (RN) 2. RN 2 spilled medications from a medication cup on the top of the medication cart located in the 300 hallway. RN 2 used her ungloved hands to pick the medications up off the top of the cart and place them back into the medication cup. RN 2 was then observed to take the medications into a resident's room and administered the medications.
On 7/31/23 at 12:25 PM, an observation was made of RN 1. RN 1 was observed to push medications through the back of the medication card and hold the medications in her right bare hand and then place them in a medicine cup. RN 1 was observed to administer the medications to resident 19. No hand hygiene was observed.
On 7/31/23 at 2:30 PM, RN 1 was observed to touch her keys and the medication cart with her right hand. RN 1 was then observed to push the medications through the back of the medication card into bare fingers of her right hand and then place them into a medicine cup. No hand hygiene was used prior to touching the medications. RN 1 was observed to administer the medications to resident 6.
On 7/31/23 at 4:27 PM, an observation was made of RN 1. RN 1 was observed to push the medications from the medications card and place them in a bare hand then into a medication. No hand hygiene was used prior to the medication pass. Medications were administered to resident to resident 19.
On 8/2/23 at 9:40 AM, an interview was conducted with RN 4. RN 4 stated when passing medications the nurse should use hand sanitizer to keep everything clean and to keep the residents safe.
On 8/8/23 at 1:09 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated the nurses are expected to use hand hygiene and should not be touching the medications with bare hands that they passed to the residents. The DON stated the nurses can also wear gloves for medication pass but must only wear one pair of gloves for each resident or sanitize the gloves in between.
On 8/14/23 at 3:24 PM, an observation was made of RN 8. RN 8 prepared medications at the medication cart for room [ROOM NUMBER]. RN 8 was observed taking a pill from a medication card with her bare hands and placing it into the medication cup. RN 8 then took the medication to the resident.
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0923
(Tag F0923)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** On 8/14/23 at 11:21 AM, an interview was conducted with Administrator (Admin) 2. Admin 2 stated his plan was to update the angel...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** On 8/14/23 at 11:21 AM, an interview was conducted with Administrator (Admin) 2. Admin 2 stated his plan was to update the angel round list to help with the environment issues, including the odors. Admin 2 stated that each department head had rooms that they would check on biweekly. Admin 2 stated checking the environment would be part of that process and the department head would do a room inspection with each room check.
On 8/15/23 at 8:55 AM, an interview was conducted with the Admissions Coordinator (AC). The AC stated she was over admissions/marketing/ housekeeping & laundry. The AC stated that if there was an odor in the facility it was usually caused by soiled and dirty linens. The AC stated if the soiled items were left in the rooms it caused the facility to smell. The AC stated they have chemicals to helped with odors and that they had tried new things to combat the odors. The AC stated that there was room for improvement when it came to the odors in the facility.
On 8/15/23 at 10:40 AM, an interview was conducted with Housekeeper (HSK) 1. HSK 1 stated the resident rooms were cleaned everyday. HSK 1 stated they had enough supplies to clean the rooms. HSK 1 stated there had been odors in the facility, especially in the 200 ad 300 hallways. HSK 1 stated that out of every 1 in 4 rooms there was not a garbage bag in the resident's room. HSK 1 stated in the 300 hallways, she went in and had put the garbage bag underneath the other bag so there was an extra but sometimes there was not an extra in the garbage when she would go back in to clean the room.
Based on observation and interview it was determined that the facility did not have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical ventilation, or a combination of the two. Specifically, there were odors throughout the facility.
Findings include:
The following observations were made:
1. On 7/30/23 at 3:39 PM, there was a urine odor that was observed in the hallway between rooms 300 to 306. At 3:51 PM, there was a urine odor that was observed in the hallway between rooms 300 to 306.
2. On 7/30/23 at 3:40 PM, there was a bowel movement odor in the hallway outside room [ROOM NUMBER] to 317.
3. On 7/31/23 at 10:46 AM, there was a strong urine odor in the hallway outside rooms 301 to 305.
4. On 8/1/23 at 2:21 PM, there was a strong bowel movement odor in the hallway outside room [ROOM NUMBER].
5. On 8/2/23 at 2:27 PM, there was a strong urine odor outside of room [ROOM NUMBER].
6. On 8/7/23 at 10:25 AM, there was a urine odor in the hallway outside room [ROOM NUMBER] through 307. There was a bowel movement odor in the hallway outside room [ROOM NUMBER] to 311. There was a strong urine odor in the hallway outside room [ROOM NUMBER].
7. On 8/7/23 at 11:14 AM, there was a strong urine odor outside of rooms 315 - 317.
8. On 8/7/23 at 11:30 AM, there was a strong urine odor at the south end of the 300 hallway.
9. On 8/8/23 at 11:30 AM, there was a pungent odor of urine and stool in the south end of the 300 hallway.
10. On 8/9/23 at 10:30 AM, an observation was made of the north end of the 300 hallway with a strong urine odor.
11. On 8/10/23 at 10:00 AM, there was a strong urine odor outside and inside of room [ROOM NUMBER]. No residents inhabited room [ROOM NUMBER] at the time of the survey.
12. On 8/15/23 at 9:32 AM, there was a bowel movement odor in the south 300 hallway. On 8/15/23 at 10:24 AM, there was a bowel movement odor in south 300 hallway.
13. On 8/15/23 at 10:14 AM, there was a strong body odor through the 200 hallway. On 8/15/23 at 11:29 AM, there was a strong body odor through the 200 hallway.