WESTWOOD CENTER

20 WESTWOOD MEDICAL PARK, BLUEFIELD, VA 24605 (276) 322-5439
For profit - Corporation 60 Beds GENESIS HEALTHCARE Data: November 2025 3 Immediate Jeopardy citations
Trust Grade
0/100
#282 of 285 in VA
Last Inspection: August 2024

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

Overview

Westwood Center in Bluefield, Virginia has a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about the quality of care provided. It ranks #282 out of 285 facilities in Virginia, placing it in the bottom half, and #3 out of 3 in Tazewell County, meaning only one local option is better. Although there is a trend of improvement, with issues decreasing from 27 in 2023 to 18 in 2024, the facility still faces serious challenges, including 69% staff turnover, which is well above the state average of 48%. The nursing home has incurred $247,454 in fines, the highest in Virginia, suggesting ongoing compliance problems. Specific incidents include failing to provide necessary wound management for multiple residents, neglecting to follow medical orders regarding pressure mattresses, and a critical failure to perform basic life support for a resident who expired, highlighting both severe deficiencies and a troubling lack of staff training.

Trust Score
F
0/100
In Virginia
#282/285
Bottom 2%
Safety Record
High Risk
Review needed
Inspections
Getting Better
27 → 18 violations
Staff Stability
⚠ Watch
69% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
Penalties
✓ Good
$247,454 in fines. Lower than most Virginia facilities. Relatively clean record.
Skilled Nurses
⚠ Watch
Each resident gets only 22 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Virginia. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
Violations
⚠ Watch
52 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Overall Rating
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Staff Levels
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Care Quality
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2023: 27 issues
2024: 18 issues

The Good

  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record

Facility shows strength in fire safety.

The Bad

1-Star Overall Rating

Below Virginia average (3.0)

Significant quality concerns identified by CMS

Staff Turnover: 69%

23pts above Virginia avg (46%)

Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity

Federal Fines: $247,454

Well above median ($33,413)

Significant penalties indicating serious issues

Chain: GENESIS HEALTHCARE

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

Staff turnover is elevated (69%)

21 points above Virginia average of 48%

The Ugly 52 deficiencies on record

3 life-threatening 2 actual harm
Aug 2024 18 deficiencies 1 IJ
CRITICAL (J)

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

2. For Resident #63 the facility staff failed to follow a medical provider's orders to provide a functioning pressure redistribution mattress. Resident #63's diagnosis list indicated diagnoses that in...

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2. For Resident #63 the facility staff failed to follow a medical provider's orders to provide a functioning pressure redistribution mattress. Resident #63's diagnosis list indicated diagnoses that included, but were not limited to, Streptococcal Arthritis to Right Knee, Sepsis, UTI (urinary tract infection), Acute Kidney Failure, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease-Stage 4, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, and Osteoarthritis. The most recent minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of, 8/19/24 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score of 15 out of 15 for cognitive abilities, indicating Resident #63 was cognitively intact. On 8/18/24 at 3:45 PM, surveyor interviewed Resident #63 and she stated her air mattress was not working. Surveyor observed the mattress and the power button located on the footboard of the bed was in the on position, however the mattress was observed to not be functioning or receiving air. A review of the medical providers orders included an order for, Pressure-redistribution mattress to bed with a start date of 8/13/24. A facility assessment titled, Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk, dated 8/13/24, read in part, .1. Sensory Perception .3. Slightly Limited .Responds to verbal commands but cannot always communicate discomfort or the need to be turned or has some sensory impairment which limits ability to feel pain or discomfort in 1 or 2 extremities .3. Activity .Ability to walk severely limited or non-existent. Cannot bear own weight and/or must be assisted into chair or wheelchair .4. Mobility .3. Slightly Limited .Makes frequent though slight changes in body or extremity position independently .6. Friction & Shear .2. Potential Problem .Moves feebly or requires minimum assistance. During a move skin probably slides to some extent against sheets .7. Scoring .SCORING .AT RISK 15-18 . The progress note summary attached to the assessment revealed Resident #63 had a score of 16. On 8/18/24 at 3:55 PM, surveyor requested licensed practical nurse #4 (LPN#4) accompany her to resident's room. LPN#4 checked the power button and stated it was not working and she would check to confirm the bed was plugged into the power outlet. LPN#4 stated it was not plugged-in and she plugged it in and stated it should start building pressure now and she was not sure how it got unplugged. On 8/19/24 at 9:45 AM, surveyor and director of nursing (DON) entered Resident #63's room and the pressure redistribution mattress was on and functioning. The DON stated that she would check the provider orders to make sure staff is checking it (pressure-redistribution mattress). An additional review of the medical providers orders revealed a new order dated 8/18/24 with a start date of 8/19/24, that read in part, .Pressure-redistribution mattress to bed, check function Q (every) shift every day and night shift . This concern was discussed at the end of day meetings with the corporate nurse consultant, administrator, and director of nursing on 8/19/2024 at 4:30 PM, 8/20/24 at 4:19 PM, and again at the pre-exit meeting on 8/21/24 at 3:30 PM. Surveyor requested and received a facility policy titled, Skin Integrity and Wound Management, that read in part, .6.8 Implement pressure injury prevention for identified, modifiable risk factors. 6.9 Determine the appropriate support surface for the bed . No further information regarding this concern was presented to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 8/21/24. Based on observation, staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review the facility staff follow physician's orders for 2 of 22 residents, Resident #9 and Resident #63. The findings included: 1. For Resident #9 the facility staff failed to administer the medication carvedilol per the physician's order. Resident #9's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to hypotension, anemia, and anxiety. Resident #9's most recent minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 08/08/24 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 15 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident is cognitively intact. Resident #9's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and contained a plan for Resident exhibits or is at risk for cardiovascular symptoms or complications related to hypertension. Interventions for this care plan include Administer meds as ordered . Resident #9's clinical record was reviewed and contained a physician's order summary which read in part, Carvedilol Tablet 12.5 mg. Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for hypertension with meals. Resident #9's electronic medication administration record for the month of August 2024 was reviewed and contained an entry as above. This entry was blank on 08/06/24 at 5 pm and coded HD on 08/10/24 at 5 pm. Chart code HD is equivalent to hold/see nurses notes. Resident #9's nursing progress notes were reviewed and contained a note which read in part, 08/10/2024 17:18:00 Carvedilol Tablet 12.5 mg. Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for hypertension with meals. due to low BP (blood pressure), med held. MD and RP (responsible party) notified. This medication did not have parameters to hold for low blood pressure. Surveyor spoke with the director of nursing (DON) on 08/21/24 at 9:45 am regarding Resident #9's carvedilol. DON stated, If it's blank, they didn't give it. On 08/21/24 at 2:45, DON stated to surveyor, I can't say it was given, I talked with the nurse working that day and they can't remember if they gave it or not. Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility policy entitled Medication Administration General Guidelines which read in part, Medication Administration: 1. Medications are administered in accordance with written orders of the prescriber .4. The resident's MAR/TAR (medication administration record/treatment administration record) is initialed by the person administering the medication, in the space provided under the date, and on the line for that specific medication dose administration time. The concern of not administering Resident #9's medication per the physician's order was discussed with the administrator, DON, and regional nurse consultant on 08/21/24 at 3:30 pm. No further information was provided prior to exit.
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

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. For Resident #209, the facility staff failed to provide care and services for a safe environment for prevention of elopement ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. For Resident #209, the facility staff failed to provide care and services for a safe environment for prevention of elopement from the facility. This was a closed record review. Resident #209's diagnoses included, but were not limited to, Presence of Left Artificial Hip Joint, Anxiety Disorder, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease-Stage 3, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Depression, Dementia, and Adult Failure to Thrive. The most recent minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 6/16/23, assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score of 1 out of 15 for cognitive abilities, indicating Resident #209 was severely impaired in cognition. A review of the clinical record revealed a medical provider's order dated 5/4/23, that read in part, .Wander Guard/Wander Elopement Device due to wandering and elopement risk every night shift check function and document in supplemental documentation . A review of the June 2023 MAR (medication administration record) revealed Resident #209's wander guard was ineffective on 6/1/24 during day shift. A review of the progress notes revealed an elopement assessment note dated 6/1/23 that read in part, .continued wandering, patient eloped from the facility was found still in the parking lot . An encounter progress note dated 6/16/23, read in part, .placed on rounds by staff for exit seeking .Patient was placed on every 15 (fifteen) minute checks due to exit seeking. After review plan exit door has been identified. Wander guard is now working . A review of the Elopement Evaluation dated 6/1/23, revealed resident had a history of actual elopement or attempted elopement and had a history of wandering that placed resident at significant risk of getting to a potentially dangerous place, outside facility. The evaluation also indicated that Resident #209 hovered near exits, had impulsiveness, and restlessness. A review of the comprehensive care plan read in part, .is at risk for elopement related to: Cognitive Loss/Dementia and wandering within the facility, sometimes hovers at exits, history of elopement attempt, impulsiveness . with an initiated date of 12/13/2022 that included an intervention that read in part, .Redirect .away from exit doors . On 8/20/24 at 11:10 AM, surveyor interviewed discharge planner and she stated she was trying to find placement for Resident #209 at a dementia unit. She believes they found Resident #209 by the dumpsters, it was later afternoon/evening, and she was not at the facility when it happened. On 8/20/24 at 11:15 AM, surveyor interviewed admissions director and she remembered the incident being discussed, but she did not witness the incident. On 8/20/24 at 3 PM, surveyor interviewed administrator and director of nursing, neither worked at the facility at the time. Administrator called the former administrator, and she gave permission for surveyor to contact her via telephone. On 8/20/24 at 5:08 PM, surveyor spoke via phone with registered nurse #3 (RN#3) and she stated she remembered them talking about Resident #209 getting out, but she was not directly involved, and she believed the resident went out the mechanical room door by the dock and she did not believe that door had a wander guard. On 8/20/24 at 8:01 PM, surveyor interviewed former administrator-other staff #2 (OS#2) about the elopement and she stated they had challenges with Resident #209 leaving the facility with family when they visited. She stated resident went out of the mechanical room door and the door was located to the left of the administrator's office when you came through the double-doors in the lobby. She believed a therapist had found the resident on that day. On 8/21/24 at 8:45 AM, surveyor interviewed rehab director and she stated she found Resident #209 outside by the dumpsters when she was leaving work for the day. She stated as she was walking resident back towards the front doors of the building, staff came out the mechanical door and took resident back in. She could not recall which staff and did not know which door resident came out of. She stated she observed her walking around by the dumpsters and took surveyor outside and showed surveyor where she found resident by the dumpsters. On 8/21/24 at 10:50 AM, surveyor interviewed environmental services director and he showed surveyor the 2 (two) doors that lead into the laundry room. Both doors had a punch-key code lock (numbers are punched in for entry). Both doors lead to the mechanical room door. Immediately outside the mechanical room door was a sidewalk with a rail that led to the dumpster area approximately 50 (fifty) yards to the right of the door. On 8/21/24 at 1:45 PM, administrator informed surveyor he could not locate the investigation or staff statements from the incident that occurred on 6/1/23 in the files left by the former administrator. He also stated there was no wander guard system on the mechanical room doors. When asked the process for checking the wander guard system, administrator stated nursing sign-off on the MAR that it has been checked. Administrator performed tests on the 2 wander guard doors for surveyor and they were observed to be working correctly. No other staff who cared for Resident #209 were available for interview at the time of the survey. This allegation was discussed with the administrator, corporate nurse consultant, and director of nursing at the pre-exit meeting on 8/21/24 at 3:30 PM. Surveyor requested and received a facility policy titled, Elopement of Patient, that read in part, .Those determined to be at risk will receive appropriate interventions to reduce risk .Elopement is defined as any situation in which a patient leaves the premises or a safe area without the facility's knowledge and supervision . No further information regarding this concern was presented to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 8/21/24. Based on observations, staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide supervision to prevent accidents for 2 of 6 closed record reviews, Resident #55 and Resident #209. This resulted in actual harm for resident #55 cited at past non-compliance. For resident #209, the facility failed to implement safety measures resulting in an elopement. The findings included: 1. For resident # 55 the facility staff failed to provide supervision as ordered by the physician and based on a recommendation by speech therapy, during meal times. Resident # 55's diagnoses included but were not limited to Alzheimer's Disease, history of a stroke, history of a traumatic brain injury and paranoid schizophrenia. The minimum data set (MDS) assessment with an assessment reference date of 7/17/24 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 8 out of 15 indicating moderate cognitive impairment. Under Section GG Functional Abilities and Goals, resident # 55 was coded as being independent for eating. Under section K Swallowing/Nutritional Status, there were no swallowing difficulties coded. During a review of resident # 55's clinical record a progress note dated 8/12/24 at 9:05 AM read, CNA set tray up in residents room for breakfast, when CNA returned to pick up tray after breakfast resident was found unresponsive. CNA notified Nurse, Nurse verified DNR orders. Medical Director notified. Notified RP, (name omitted). (name omitted) Funeral home called per son request. Another note dated 8/12/24 at 9:15 AM read, This nurse was called to residents room by LPN (Name omitted). Upon entering the room the resident was lying on back on bed. This nurse saw no rise or fall of chest, No pulse palpated, No heartbeat auscultated. Confirmed residents code status was a Do Not Resuscitate by nurse (name omitted) LPN. Resident was pronounced at 9:09 am. The orders for resident # 55 were reviewed. An order dated 5/27/24 for a diet change was noted. The order was for a regular/liberalized dysphagia advance diet texture and under order summary the order stated, Pt requires feeding assistance. The care plan was reviewed. An ADL focus with a created date of 5/3/24 read in part, Resident/Patient requires assistance/is dependent for ADL care in bathing, grooming, personal hygiene, dressing, eating, bed mobility, transfer, locomotion, toileting related to: Recent illness, fall, hospitalization, etc.) resulting in fatigue, activity intolerance, confusion, etc), Chronic disease/condition: Dementia TBI, CVA, Schizophrenia Limited range of motion of Left Lower leg with Casting, Mood symptoms. An intervention read, Provide cueing for safety and sequencing to maximize current level of functioning. The nutritional care plan was reviewed. There was no diet order listed and it did not mention resident needing feeding assistance, there was no mention of resident not being allowed certain foods. On 8/20/24 at 1:24 PM this surveyor interviewed other employee # 3. They stated that they were working with resident # 55 in May when it happened the first time, but only for cognition.(Resident) didn't have a swallowing problem, it was a traumatic brain injury with behaviors. She would eat very fast and just shove everything in her mouth all at once. She needed cuing to slow down. Surveyor asked what Pt requires feeding assistance means, as that is how the order read, they stated, she needed supervision and cuing to not eat so fast. They stated that they did education with the CNA's in May but didn't have them sign anything and could not tell surveyor what CNA's had been present for the education. They stated, I know I should have been more specific in my recommendation. Surveyor asked what had happened in May and they stated, She got choked on a sandwich and had to have the Heimlich. That's why the order said no sandwiches. Surveyor asked if they could provide a copy of their recommendation as the order in the electronic medical record didn't include anything about resident not having sandwiches. They provided a form entitled, Food & Nutrition Services Diet Order & Communication Form. The form had resident # 55's name and room number on it and was signed by employee # 3. Under the heading Diet the box for Regular/Liberalized was checked. Under the heading Consistency Modification the box Dysphagia Advanced was checked. Under the heading Preferences a hand written note that read, Assistance with meals. *No sandwiches. was noted. On 8/20/24 at 1:40 PM this surveyor interviewed other staff member # 1. Surveyor asked what a regular liberalized dysphagia advanced diet was. They stated, The meat is ground and the vegetables and everything have to be fork tender, no raw vegetables, no hard bread. Surveyor asked what resident # 55 had been served the morning of 8/12/24 for breakfast, they stated, eggs and oatmeal and then we had a coffee cake too. Surveyor asked if the coffee cake was approved for the diet texture ordered for resident # 55 and they stated yes, I can show you the menu. They provided a document entitled, SNF SS 24 ALG Diet Guide Sheet for Monday (Day 2) breakfast. For the dysphagia advance texture the menu consisted of cinnamon oatmeal, western scrambled egg and peach streusel coffee cake. They stated, That coffee cake is real soft. Surveyor asked if they were aware that resident # 55 was not supposed to have sandwiches and they stated, Yes, we had that on her tray card, no sandwiches. On 8/21/24 at 11:05 AM this surveyor interviewed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) # 5. They stated they were the one who gave resident # 55 their tray on 8/12/24. I didn't know we were supposed to feed her. Nobody knew. When asked how the staff know what residents require assistance with feeding or supervision they stated, I always check the [NAME] but it wasn't on there. It is now, they've went through and fixed everybody's and gave us lists, made sure we know who needs help and how much help. Surveyor asked to describe what happened, they stated, I took her tray in and sat her up on the side of the bed like we always do. I made sure she had everything and came out to pass more trays. I walked by little bit later and she was still sitting there, it looked like she had already finished with everything, I didn't see anything left on the tray. I didn't hear anything, and I was on the hall the whole time, like no coughing or anything, but when I went back in there, she was laying across the bed with her mouth and her eyes open and she wasn't breathing. I could see food in her mouth. I yelled for the nurse. Nothing was out of place. It was like she just laid down. On 8/21/24 at 11:28 AM this surveyor interviewed CNA # 4. They stated they weren't assigned to resident # 55 on the 12th but was working on the unit. They stated they came in the room after the nurse. Surveyor asked them to described what they saw, I seen her laying straight back with her mouth full, I think it was coffee cake, everything was in place like she didn't kick her legs out like you would expect or anything. Nothing was knocked off or over. She had ate and drank everything. When asked how they know what residents need help they stated, I usually check the Kardexes but all hers said was encourage fluids. I didn't know she was supposed to be fed or helped. They have went through and checked everybody's and made sure the [NAME] and tray cards are right and they have in-serviced us. The ST (speech therapist) brought around a checklist and talked to us about precautions and things we are supposed to do. On 8/21/24 at 11:55 AM this surveyor met with the Director of Nursing (DON), the Administrator, and the Regional Nurse Consultant. Surveyor asked to speak with the Licensed Practical Nurse assigned to resident # 55 on 8/12/24. They stated that the nurse was on Family Medical Leave and could not be reached. The DON stated that they were the one who pronounced resident and had arrived in the room within just a couple minutes of the CNA finding the resident. They had already confirmed the code status as DNR (do not resuscitate), there were no signs of life so I pronounced and we notified the family and the funeral home. This surveyor asked why resident was not being assisted during meal times. The Regional Nurse Consultant stated, The diet change and recommendation was never transcribed to the care plan. If it had been put on the care plan, it would have crossed over to the [NAME]. The Regional Nurse Consultant stated a Plan of Correction (POC) had been implemented for the incident and presented it at this time. The POC had a completion date of 8/20/24 and read as follows: Corrective Action: The code status for resident # 55 was verified by the Licensed Practical Nurse and no life sustaining measures were initiated due to resident was a DNR. Root Cause Analysis: Upon record review it was noted that the resident's diet was dysphagia advanced texture. Assistance with all meals. No sandwiches. The order was obtained 5/27/2024 by Speech Therapy and never transcribed to the residents [NAME]. The staff were unaware of this recommendation by Speech Therapy. Resident # 55 was unable to feed herself without staff assistance. When LPN entered the room, resident # 55 was unresponsive and was noted to have food in her mouth. The LP attempted to removed the food. Resident # 55 was assessed and had no signs of life with no pulse present. The code status was verified and no life sustaining measures were initiated. Identification of Deficient Practice; How will corrective action be accomplished for those residents having potential to be affected by the same deficient practice: On 8/12/24 an audit of all residents with dysphagia diet orders was performed by the DON to ensure that orders are accurate, on the [NAME] and the care plan is current. No issues were identified. On 8/12/24 an audit of all diet orders/tray tickets was performed by the DON/designee to ensure all orders were accurate. No issues were identified. On 8/14/24 all residents with dysphagia diet orders were re-evaluated by Speech Therapist to ensure the diets were appropriate. No issues were identified. On 8/12/24 an audit of all care plans/[NAME] was performed by the MDS coordinator/designee to ensure that diets are care planned appropriately and are accurate. Any issues identified were corrected. Systemic Changes: On 8/12/24 the DON/designee began education with all nursing staff on verifying the resident's diet by the [NAME]/care plan to ensure if any assistance with feeding is needed. If feeding assistance is needed the resident will not be left unsupervised. On 8/12/24 the DON began education with all nursing staff on verifying the tray tickets are accurate with the appropriate diet prior to serving the resident. If the tray ticket states feeding assistance is needed, the resident will not be left unsupervised. Effective 8/14/24, nursing staff will not be allowed to work until the education is completed. New hires will be provided this education by the Nurse Practice Educator during orientation. Indicate how the facility plans to monitor its performance to make sure that solutions are sustained: Observation competency for any resident requiring feeding assistance will be completed for 12 weeks with (5) staff to ensure residents who require feeding assistance are not left unsupervised during meals. This will include all meals breakfast, lunch and dinner. All new orders will be reviewed 5x weekly in the Clinical Morning Meeting to ensure any new diet orders/changes are verified and updated on the plan of care/[NAME]. New admissions will be reviewed 5x weekly in the Clinical Morning Meeting to ensure diet orders are reviewed for accuracy and the care plan/[NAME] are updated. The Dietary Manager will perform audits on all tray tickets weekly for 12 weeks to ensure tickets are accurate. The DON will report the results of the plan of correction audits to the QAPI Committee. The QAPI Committee will review the audits and make recommendations to ensure compliance is sustained and ongoing and determine the need for any further auditing is needed. Completion Date: 8/20/24 Surveyor reviewed the credible evidence for the POC on 8/21/24 and found the audits and education to be complete other than two staff members who are on Family Medical Leave. The Administrator confirmed that the two employees are aware that they must complete education prior to working with patients. Interviews with nursing staff on 8/20/24 and 8/21/24 confirmed that staff are knowledgeable about ensuring diets are accurate and residents who require assistance are identified using the [NAME]. No further information was provided prior to the exit conference. This is a past non-compliance deficiency.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0578 (Tag F0578)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on resident and staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure that residents and/or resident representatives had the opportunity to ...

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Based on resident and staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure that residents and/or resident representatives had the opportunity to develop an advanced directive for 3 of 22 residents in the survey sample, residents # 32, # 44 and # 39. The findings included: 1. For resident # 32, the facility staff failed to ensure the resident had the opportunity to develop an advanced directive. Resident # 32's diagnoses included but were not limited to metabolic encephalopathy, sepsis, chronic respiratory failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, type II diabetes, congestive heart failure, and chronic kidney disease stage 3. The minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 7/2/24, assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 14 indicating they were cognitively intact. During a review of the clinical record, a physician's order with a revision date of 6/26/24 that read, Full Code was noted. Under the Assessment tab, a document entitled, Social Services Assessment and Documentation with an effective date of 7/1/24 was reviewed. On page 3, Item #5 read, Resident Rights/Healthcare Decision Making/Advanced Directives a. Information Provided with regard to resident rights, yes. b. Advanced Directives (e.g. Living Will, Healthcare Power of Attorney, or Healthcare Proxy) in place? yes. b.2. Healthcare agent/Proxy? no. c. Additional conversation regarding advanced care planning provided? no. f. Separate Healthcare order (POST- physician order for scope of treatment, POLST- physician order for life sustaining treatment, MOLST- medical order for life sustaining treatment, etc.) completed? yes. This surveyor was unable to locate any Advanced Directives, POST, POLST, or MOLST documents in the clinical record. The care plan was reviewed. There was a focus that read, Resident/patient established advanced directives: Full code. An intervention read, Advance Directive education and materials, including state forms provided. On 8/20/24 this surveyor asked the Director of Nursing for a copy of resident # 32's Advanced Directives. They were not able to provide a copy. Resident # 32 was interviewed on 8/21/24 at 11:03 AM. When asked if they had an Advanced Directive such as a Living Will or Power of Attorney they stated, No, I don't believe I do. When asked if they had been given any written information about Advanced Directives, they stated, I don't think so. 2. For resident # 44 the facility staff failed to ensure the resident had the opportunity to develop an advanced directive. Resident # 44's diagnoses included but were not limited to, unspecified dementia, malignant neoplasm of colon and essential hypertension. The minimum data set (MDS) assessment with an assessment reference date of 6/12/24 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 12 out of 15 indicating mild cognitive impairment. During a review of the clinical record an order for a code status of DNR or do not resuscitate was noted. Under the document section of the chart, Durable Do Not Resuscitate Order dated 6/11/24 and signed by a family member was noted. The top section of the order has two paragraphs, and each paragraph has a checkbox beside it. The first one reads, 1. The patient is capable of making an informed decision about providing, withholding, or withdrawing a specific medical treatment. The second paragraph reads, 2. The patient is incapable of making an informed decision about providing, withholding or withdrawing a specific medical treatment or course of medical treatment because he/she is unable to understand the nature, extent or probable consequences of the proposed medical decisions, or to make a rational evaluation of the risks and benefits of alternatives to that decision. There is no mark in the box by either statement. The form had signatures but was not complete. Under the Assessment tab, a document entitled, Social Services Assessment and Documentation with an effective date of 7/2/24 was reviewed. On page 3, Item #5 read, Resident Rights/Healthcare Decision Making/Advanced Directives a. Information Provided with regard to resident rights, yes. b. Advanced Directives (e.g. Living Will, Healthcare Power of Attorney, or Healthcare Proxy) in place? no. c. Additional conversation regarding advanced planning provided? no. d. Opportunity to complete advance directives offered? no e. Advance directive educational materials, including state form provided? no f. Separate Healthcare order (POST- physician order for scope of treatment, POLST- physician order for life sustaining treatment, MOLST- medical order for life sustaining treatment, etc.) completed? no. This surveyor was unable to locate any Advanced Directives in the clinical record. The care plan for resident # 44 was reviewed. There was a focus that read, Resident/Patient has an established advanced directive DO NOT RESUSCITATE (DNR). There is no mention of a Living Will, Power of Attorney or other form of advance directives being discussed. This surveyor requested and received the policy entitled, Health Care Decision Making with a review date of 1/8/24. The policy read in part, It is the right of all patients/residents (herein after patient) to participate in their own health care decision-making, including the right to decide whether they wish to request, accept, refuse, or discontinue treatment, and to formulate or not formulate an advance directive. Centers: -Inform and provide written information to all patients concerning the right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment and, at the patient's option, formulate and advance directive; -Provide a written description of the Center's policies to implement advance directives and applicable state law;. Under the heading definitions, the document read in part, Advanced Care Planning: An ongoing process of communication between patients and their healthcare decision makers to understand, reflect on, discuss, and plan for future healthcare decisions for a time when patients are not able to make their own healthcare decisions. Advance care planning includes two key parts: 1. Face to face conversations with physician or other healthcare professionals and patients and their health care decision makers to discuss advance directive treatment decisions with or without completing relevant legal forms; and 2. Documenting treatment or wishes preferences. On 8/21/24 at 3:30 PM the survey team met with the Administrator, Director of Nursing and the Regional Nurse Consultant. These concerns were reviewed at that time. No further information was provided to the survey team prior to the exit conference. 3. For Resident #39 the facility staff failed to ensure the resident had the opportunity to develop an advance directive. Resident #39's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to myeloid leukemia, polyosteoarthritis, and depression. Resident #39's face sheet indicated that the resident has a code status of do not resuscitate (DNR). Resident #39's most recent minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 06/13/24 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 15 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident is cognitively intact. Resident #39's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and contains a plan for Resident/Patient has an established advanced directive, DNR. Resident #39's clinical record was reviewed and contained a Social Services Assessment and Documentation dated 12/19/23 which read in part, 5. Residents Rights/Healthcare Decision Making/Advance Directives b. Advance Directive (e.g. Living Will, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Healthcare Proxy) in place? no. c. Additional conversation regarding advance care planning provided: no. d. Opportunity to complete advance directive offered: no. e. Advance directive educational materials, including state form, provided: no. Resident #39's clinical record contained a Virginia Department of Health Durable Do Not Resuscitate form signed by the resident. Surveyor could not locate any information related to an advance directive. Surveyor requested from the director of nursing (DON), information pertaining to Resident #39's advance directive. DON stated they did not have any information. Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility document entitled Health Care Decision Making which read in part, It is the right of all patients/residents (hereinafter patient) to participate in their own health care decision-making, including the right to decide whether they wish to request, accept, refuse, or discontinue treatment, and to formulate or not formulate an advance directive. Centers must: Inform and provide written information to all patients concerning the right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment and, at the patient's option, formulate an advance directive; Provide a written description of the Center's policies to implement advance directives and applicable state law; Approach a capable patient who does not have an advance directive upon admission; the patient will be approached by the Social Worker or another designated staff person on admission, quarterly, and with change in condition to discuss whether he/she wishes to consider developing an advance directive .Advance Directive: Written instruction, such as a living will or durable power of attorney for health care, recognized under state law relating to the provision of health care when the patient is incapacitated. Advance directives can be either Instructive or Proxy Directives and are activated in accordance with state requirements .Practice Standards 1.2 If the patient does not have an advance directive: 1.2.1 Inform the patient/patient representative of their rights under state law regarding health care decision making, including the right to prepare advance directive. 1.2.2 Ask whether the patient wishes to formulate an advance directive. 1.2.3 Provide advance directive information. 1.2.4 Document that information has been provided to the patient/patient representative. The concern of not ensuring Resident #39 had the opportunity to formulate an advance directive was discussed with the administrator, director of nursing, and regional nurse consultant on 08/21/24 at 3:30 pm. No further information was provided prior to exit.
CONCERN (D)

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

Assessment Accuracy (Tag F0641)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on staff interview, clinical record and facility document review the facility staff failed to ensure an accurate minimum data set for 1 of 6 closed record reviews, Resident #56. The findings inc...

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Based on staff interview, clinical record and facility document review the facility staff failed to ensure an accurate minimum data set for 1 of 6 closed record reviews, Resident #56. The findings included: For Resident #56 the facility staff coded the minimum data set (MDS) as discharged to critical access hospital, when the resident discharged to the community. Resident #56's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to urinary tract infection, sepsis, and dementia. Resident #56's discharge MDS with an assessment reference date of 06/21/24 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 15 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident is cognitively intact. Section A, subsection A 2105, Discharge Status coded the resident as being discharged to a critical access hospital. Resident #56's clinical record was reviewed and contained a Discharge Plan Documentation dated 06/20/24 which read in part, O. Discharge 1. Estimated/Scheduled discharge date and Time: 06/21/2024 4:00. A. 3. Discharge Destination: Home with family. Surveyor spoke with registered nurse (RN) #4 on 08/21/22 at 2:05 pm regarding Resident #56. RN #4 stated that resident discharged home, and the MDS was coded wrong. RN #4 stated they would modify the assessment to correct it. The concern of not ensuring an accurate MDS for Resident #56 was discussed with the administrator, director of nursing, and regional nurse consultant on 08/21/24 at 3:30 pm. No further information was provided prior to exit.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0645 (Tag F0645)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

2. For resident # 32 the facility staff failed to ensure a Level I PASARR (preadmission screening and resident review) was completed. Resident # 32's diagnoses included but were not limited to, bipola...

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2. For resident # 32 the facility staff failed to ensure a Level I PASARR (preadmission screening and resident review) was completed. Resident # 32's diagnoses included but were not limited to, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder and depression. Resident # 32's minimum data set (MDS) assessment with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 7/2/24 assigns the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 14 out of 15, indicating they are cognitively intact. There were no mood indicators or behaviors captured during the look back period for this assessment. A clinical record review was done. This surveyor was unable to locate a Level I PASARR in the record. On 8/19/24 at 2:09 PM this surveyor asked the Director of Nursing (DON) for a copy of the PASARR for resident # 32. On 8/21/24 at 9:34 AM this surveyor asked the Regional Nurse Consultant about the PASARR for resident # 32. They stated, We don't have it. We recognize it's a problem and we will be working on it going forward, but we don't have it now. This surveyor requested and received the policy entitled, Pre-admission Screening for Mental Disorders and/or Intellectual Disability Patients with an effective date of 6/1/01 and a revision date of 2/16/24. The policy read in part, Center Social Worker or designated staff will assure that all patients with Mental Disorders (MD) and/or Intellectual Disability (ID) receive appropriate pre-admission screenings according to federal and/or state regulations. On 8/21/24 at 3:30 PM the survey team met with the Administrator, the DON and Regional Nurse Consultant. This concern was reviewed with them at that time. No further information was provided to the survey team prior to the exit conference. Based on staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review the facility staff failed to ensure a level I preadmission screening and resident review (PASARR) was completed for 2 of 22 residents, Resident #21 and Resident #32. The findings included: 1. For Resident #21 the facility staff failed to ensure a level 1 PASARR was completed. Resident #21's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and bipolar disorder. Resident #21's most recent minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 06/18/24 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 3 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident is severely cognitively impaired. Resident #21's clinical record was reviewed, and surveyor could not locate a level 1 PASARR. Surveyor requested from the director of nursing information regarding Resident #21's PASARR. On 08/21/24 at 9:35 am, the regional nurse consultant (RNC) informed the surveyor that they did not have the PASARR. RNC stated, We don't have that, we are not doing them, and we recognize that it's an issue. Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility policy entitled, Pre-admission Screening for Mental Disorder and/or Intellectual Disability Patient which read in part, 1. Social Services will coordinate and/or inform the appropriate agency to conduct the evaluation and obtain results if: 1.1 It is learned after admission that the Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) was not completed or is incorrect .3. The PASRR will be placed in the patient's medical record. The concern on not completing a level 1 PASARR for Resident #21 was discussed with the administrator, director of nursing, and RNC on 08/21/24 at 3:30 pm. No further information was provided prior to exit.
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Comprehensive Care Plan (Tag F0656)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review, the facility staff failed to develop and/or imple...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review, the facility staff failed to develop and/or implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for 1 of 6 closed record reviews, Resident #55. The findings included: Resident # 55's diagnoses included but were not limited to Alzheimer's, history of stroke, history of traumatic brain injury and paranoid schizophrenia. The minimum data set (MDS) assessment with an assessment reference date of 7/17/24 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 5 out of 15 indicating a moderate cognitive impairment. The MDS did not indicate that resident had any swallowing difficulty. During a review of resident # 55's clinical record, an order dated 5/27/24 was noted that read, Regular/liberalized diet Dysphasia Advanced texture for Pt requires feeding assistance. The order was put in by the Speech Therapist. A progress note 5/20/24 at 8:00 PM read in part, Resident was walking down the hallway pushing bedside table CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) redirected resident back to her room. Resident was helped into bed for ADL (activities of daily living) to be performed, then helped back into the wheelchair. Resident started gasping for air, lips was blue, CNA yelled for south side nurse, nurse came to resident performed the Heimlich maneuver then a finger sweep got small piece of bread out of resident mouth, resident started talking trying to put more of her sandwich in her mouth then turned blue then resident was placed to floor then four back blows was performed then resident went limp rolled to her side resident coughed a large piece of bread came up. Another progress note dated 8/12/24 at 9:15 AM read, This nurse was called to residents room by LPN (name omitted). Upon entering the room the resident was lying on back on bed. This nurse saw no rise or fall of chest, No pulse palpated, No heartbeat auscultated. Confirmed residents code status was a Do Not Resuscitate by nurse (name omitted) LPN. Resident was pronounced at 9:09 am. The care plan was reviewed. An ADL focus with a created date of 5/3/24 read in part, Resident/Patient requires assistance/is dependent for ADL care in bathing, grooming, personal hygiene, dressing, eating, bed mobility, transfer, locomotion, toileting related to: Recent illness, fall, hospitalization, etc.) resulting in fatigue, activity intolerance, confusion, etc.), Chronic disease/condition: Dementia TBI, CVA, Schizophrenia Limited range of motion of Left Lower leg with Casting, Mood symptoms. An intervention read, Provide cueing for safety and sequencing to maximize current level of functioning. There was a nutritional care plan. The nutritional care plan did not specify a diet, or that resident required feeding assistance. There was no mention of any limitations to the types of food resident was allowed on meal trays. On 8/20/24 at 1:24 PM this surveyor interviewed other employee # 3. They stated that they were working with resident # 55 in May when it happened the first time, but only for cognition. (Resident) didn't have a swallowing problem, it was a traumatic brain injury with behaviors. She would eat very fast and just shove everything in her mouth all at once. She needed cuing to slow down. Surveyor asked what Pt requires feeding assistance means, as that is how the order read, they stated, she needed supervision and cuing to not eat so fast. They stated that they did education with the CNA's in May but didn't have them sign anything and could not tell surveyor what CNA's had been present for education. They stated, I know I should have been more specific in my recommendation. On 8/21/24 at 11:05 AM this surveyor interviewed CNA # 5. They stated they were the one who gave resident # 55 their tray on 8/12/24. I didn't know we were supposed to feed her. Nobody knew. When asked how the staff know what residents require assistance they stated, I always check the [NAME] but it wasn't on there. On 8/21/24 surveyor met with the Administrator, Regional Nurse Consultant and Director of Nursing (DON). Surveyor asked what the process was for notifying the nursing staff that a resident needs assistance with meals. The Regional Nurse Consultant stated, the order was never transcribed to the [NAME]. Usually, the speech therapist will do a diet sheet and put the order in, take the diet sheet to the dietary manager who updates the tray ticket, the orders are reviewed, and the care plan updated which would reflect on the [NAME]. The policy entitled, Person-Centered Care Plan with a review date of 10/24/22 read in part, 4. A comprehensive person-centered care plan must be developed for each patient and must describe the following: 4.1 Services that are to be furnished . 6.1 The care plan must be customized to each individual patient's preferences and needs. 7.2 Reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team after each assessment, including both the comprehensive and quarterly review assessments, and as needed to reflect the response to care and changing needs and goals. No further information was provided to the survey team prior to the exit conference.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0657 (Tag F0657)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure the comprehensive care plan was reviewed and revised by the inte...

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Based on resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure the comprehensive care plan was reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team for one (1) of 22 sampled residents, (Resident #5). The findings included: For Resident #5, the facility staff failed to reassess the effectiveness of the interventions and review and revise the resident's activity care plan to meet the resident's needs. Resident #5's diagnosis list indicated diagnoses that included, but were not limited to, Anxiety Disorder, Cirrhosis of Liver, Chronic Embolism and Thrombosis of Unspecified Deep Veins of Lower Extremity-Bilateral (both sides), Depression, Dependence on Renal Dialysis, End Stage Renal Disease, Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery, Liver Transplant, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Generalized Edema. The most recent minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 6/25/24, assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score of 12 out of 15 for cognitive abilities, indicating Resident #5 was moderately impaired in cognition. On 08/18/24 at 4:30 PM resident stated activities do not offer one-to-one activities in her room. A review of the current care plan revealed a Focus of, .While in the facility, [name omitted] states that it is important that she has the opportunity to engage in daily routines that are meaningful relative to their preferences . With a Goal of, .will have opportunities to make decisions/choices related to/for self-directed involvement in meaningful activities . The Interventions read in part, .Encourage and facilitate [name omitted] activity preferences .enjoys listening to music .would like pet visits .likes to use a phone listen to music, look out the window, lay down/rest, think by myself in my bedroom .It is important for [name omitted] to go outside when the weather is good and enjoy, sitting, talking/visiting, bird watching/wildlife observing .would benefit from accommodation for physical limitations by using adaptive materials/equipment such as gerichair . The care plan revealed an initiated date of 11/16/2023 with a revision date of 08/14/2024. No changes were identified for the Focus, Goal or Interventions during this revision. Surveyor could not locate any Activity Progress notes on the clinical record for Resident #5. An annual activity assessment could not be located in the clinical record for the annual MDS review with an ARD of 6/25/24. On 08/21/24 at 11:16 AM, surveyor interviewed activity director about activity assessments and activity progress notes, and she stated she does not do activity progress notes every ninety days or with care plan reviews. She stated she looks under UDA's (user-defined assessments) for activity assessments for quarterly assessments and nothing shows up. For annual reviews she stated she asks the questions for Section F (preferences for customary routine and activities) on the MDS but does not complete an activity assessment. She stated she did not know what the facility activity policy says about ninety-day activity progress notes. Surveyor inquired what activities she offers to Resident #5, and she stated there is a CD player in Resident #5's room. This concern was discussed at the pre-exit meeting on 8/21/24 at 3:30 PM with the corporate nurse consultant, administrator, and director of nursing. Surveyor requested and received the facility policy titled Recreation Assessment, which read in part, .Patients will have a recreation assessment completed .annually .To plan care that enables the individual to reach his/her highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial functioning .To obtain information regarding the patient's preferences for their daily routine and activities .1. Complete the appropriate Recreation Comprehensive Assessments .1.3 Annual Assessment: Community Life Assessment .2. Conduct interviews within the lookback period to obtain information about preferences directly from the patient . Surveyor also requested and received a facility policy titled, Quarterly Progress Note and Care Plan Evaluation, that read in part, .Recreation progress notes will be completed as part of the Assessments and Care Plan Process .Progress may be documented in the Recreation Quarterly Progress Note and Care Plan Evaluation .To document the effectiveness of recreation interventions and to review patient's progress .To review the individual's progress and response to care plan interventions . No further information regarding this concern was presented to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 8/21/24.
CONCERN (D)

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

ADL Care (Tag F0677)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review the facility staff failed to provide activities of daily living (ADL) care for 2 of 22 re...

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Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review the facility staff failed to provide activities of daily living (ADL) care for 2 of 22 residents, Resident #39 and Resident #7. The findings included: 1. For Resident #7 the facility staff failed to provide nail care. Resident #7's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to type 2 diabetes mellitus, anxiety and depression. Resident #7's most recent minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 05/30/24 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 9 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident is moderately cognitively impaired. Section GG, functional goals and abilities, coded the resident as dependent for personal hygiene. Resident #7's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and contained a care plan for Resident requires assistance/is dependent for ADL care related to HF (heart failure), DM (diabetes mellitus), resp. (respiratory) failure. Interventions for this care plan include Provide resident/patient extensive assist of 1 for personal hygiene (grooming). Surveyor spoke with Resident #7 on 08/18/24 at 4:20 pm. Surveyor observed resident's nails to be long and jagged. Resident stated that they have asked for nails to be cut, but no one has cut them. Resident also stated that they have a nail that it broken into the quick. Surveyor observed fingernail on resident's left hand to be broken along the side of the nail bed. Surveyor spoke with the director of nursing (DON) regarding Resident #7's fingernails on 08/20/24, and DON stated that the facility infection preventionist was checking/trimming fingernails, and that Resident #7's nails have been cut. Surveyor spoke with Resident #7 on 08/21/24 at 9:15 am. Resident stated their nails have been cut and showed surveyor. Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility policy entitled Activities of Daily Living which read in part, 4.2 A patient who is unable to carry out ADL's will receive the necessary level of ADL assistance to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene. The concern of not providing nail care was discussed with the administrator, DON, and regional nurse consultant on 08/21/24 at 3:30 pm. No further information was provided prior to exit. 2. For Resident #39 the facility staff failed to provide showers/bed baths to maintain good personal hygiene. Resident #39's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to myeloid leukemia, polyosteoarthritis, and depression. Resident #39's most recent minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 06/13/24 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 15 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident is cognitively intact. Section GG, functional abilities and goals coded the resident as needing substantial/maximal assistance for shower/bathing. Resident #39's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and contained a care plan for Resident/Patient is at risk for decreased ability to perform ADL(s) in bathing, grooming, personal hygiene, dressing, eating, bed mobility, transfer, locomotion, toileting related to: Limited mobility, dx of generalized weakness, polyosteoarthritis, chronic pain, depression. Surveyor spoke with Resident #39 on 08/18/24 at 2:30 pm. Resident stated that they had once went 3 weeks without a shower or bed bath and felt as if this has contributed to them having urinary tract infections. Surveyor requested daily shower sheets and bathing records for Resident #39. Review of these forms indicated that resident went from 06/01/24-06/11/24 (total of 10 days), from 06/14/24-06/27/24 (total of 13 days), 06/29/24-07/09/24 (total of 9 days), and 07/19/24-07/29/24 (total of 10 days) without a shower/bed bath. During this time, there were two refusals documented. Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility policy entitled Activities of Daily Living which read in part, 4.2 A patient who is unable to carry out ADL's will receive the necessary level of ADL assistance to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene. The concern of not providing Resident #39 with showers/bed baths was discussed with the administrator, director of nursing, and regional nurse consultant on 08/21/24 at 3:30 pm. No further information was provided prior to exit.
CONCERN (D)

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

Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Tag F0686)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review facility staff failed to provide treatment and services to prevent and/or heal pressure ulcers for 1 of 22 residents in th...

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Based on staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review facility staff failed to provide treatment and services to prevent and/or heal pressure ulcers for 1 of 22 residents in the survey sample, Resident #44. The findings included: Resident # 44's diagnoses included but were not limited to pressure ulcer of the sacral region, stage IV, muscle weakness, and difficulty walking. The minimum data set (MDS) assessment with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 6/12/24 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 12 out of 15 which indicates a mild cognitive impairment. The MDS was coded to reflect a stage IV pressure area that was present on admission. The care plan for resident # 44 was reviewed. A problem statement that read, Documented pressure ulcer was noted. Under interventions the care plan read in part, Wound care per treatment order. There was an order dated 6/13/24 that read, Cleanse stage IV to sacrum with wound wash, pat dry, apply honey to wound bed, apply dry dressing, change daily and prn (as needed). This order was discontinued on 8/8/24 and a new order was put in as follows, Cleanse stage IV to sacrum with wound wash, pat dry, apply idsorb, calcium alginate, cover with foam, change daily and PRN. The treatment administration record (TAR) was reviewed. There were blanks or holes on the TAR for 6/18/24, 7/20/24, 8/6/24 and 8/7/24. On 8/20/24 at 1:47 PM the surveyor asked the Director of Nursing (DON) what blanks on the TAR meant for those days. They stated they would have to check into it and let me know. On 8/21/24 at 8:52 the DON stated, The wound nurse was off those days and the floor staff would have been responsible to complete the treatments but apparently did not. They have been educated, they have to do it when she is off. Surveyor clarified that the wound care was not done as ordered for the days listed above and the DON stated, To my knowledge, they weren't, but the wound is improving. On 8/21/24 at 3:30 PM the survey team met with the DON, Administrator and Regional Nurse Consultant. This concern was discussed at that time. No further information was provided to the survey team prior to the exit conference.
CONCERN (D)

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

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review the facility staff failed to provide adequate respiratory care for 1 of 22 residents in ...

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Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review the facility staff failed to provide adequate respiratory care for 1 of 22 residents in the survey sample, (Resident #63). The findings include: For Resident #63 the facility staff failed to label and date each component of the oxygen extension tubing and failed to provide a new pre-filled humidifier bottle for resident upon utilization of the oxygen concentrator. Resident #63's diagnosis list indicated diagnoses that included, but were not limited to, Streptococcal Arthritis to Right Knee, Sepsis, UTI (urinary tract infection), Acute Kidney Failure, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease-Stage 4, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, and Osteoarthritis. The most recent minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of, 8/19/24 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score of 15 out of 15 for cognitive abilities, indicating Resident #63 was cognitively intact. On 8/18/24 at 3:45 PM, surveyor interviewed Resident #63 and observed resident to be on oxygen via nasal cannula. Resident stated she was on 2 (two) liters of oxygen. Surveyor observed the oxygen concentrator to be set at 2 liters and noted the humidification bottle was empty and dated 6/10/24. Surveyor observed the oxygen extension tubing to not be labeled or dated. A review of the medical providers orders included an order dated 8/13/24 which read in part, .Oxygen at 2 L/min (liters per minute) via Nasal Cannula, continuously. Every day and night shift . An additional order dated 8/13/24, read in part, Oxygen tubing .Label each component with date and initials . On 8/18/24 at 3:55 PM, surveyor requested licensed practical nurse #4 (LPN#4) accompany her to resident's room and asked her to look at the oxygen humidification bottle. LPN#4 stated the bottle was dated 6/10/24 and she agreed no water was observed to be in the humidification bottle. Surveyor asked LPN#4 what the date was on the extension tubing and she stated there was no date. On 8/19/24 at 9:45 AM, surveyor and director of nursing (DON) entered Resident #63's room and surveyor informed the DON of the observation of the humidification bottle being dated 6/10/24 yesterday and about the extension tubing having no label or date. The DON agreed and stated, absolutely the resident should have received a new humidification bottle upon admission and that resident was admitted late in the evening and staff must have grabbed a concentrator that was not in use. This concern was discussed at the end of day meetings with the corporate nurse consultant, administrator, and director of nursing on 8/19/2024 at 4:30 PM, 8/20/24 at 4:19 PM, and again at the pre-exit meeting on 8/21/24 at 3:30 PM. Surveyor requested and received a facility policy titled, Procedure: Oxygen: Concentrator, that read in part, .1. Verify Order .2. Gather supplies .2.4 Pre-filled humidifier bottle and adapter as needed .9. Label, date and attach pre-filled humidifier bottle .13. After a concentrator is discontinued, place the equipment in the soiled utility room. 13.1 Disinfect the concentrator .13.3 Place in the clean utility room for new set-up .14. Document .14.1 Date and time oxygen started . No further information regarding this concern was presented to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 8/21/24.
CONCERN (D)

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

Pharmacy Services (Tag F0755)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, staff interview, facility document review and during a medication pass and pour observation the facility staff failed to ensure medications were available for administration for ...

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Based on observation, staff interview, facility document review and during a medication pass and pour observation the facility staff failed to ensure medications were available for administration for 1 of 22 residents, Resident #43. The findings included: For Resident #43 the facility staff failed to ensure the medication Diltiazem was available for administration. Resident #43's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to hypertension, congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Resident #43's most recent minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 08/13/24 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 15 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident is cognitively intact. Resident #43's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and contained a care plan for Resident exhibits or is at risk for cardiovascular symptoms or complications related to hypertension, A FIb (atrial fibrillation), CHF (congestive heart failure). Interventions for this care plan included Administer medications as ordered . On 08/20/24 at 8:15 am, surveyor observed licensed practical nurse (LPN) #1 during a medication pass and pour. LPN #1 prepared Resident #43's medications but stated to surveyor that the Idolize was not in the medication cart, and they would have to pull it from the Cubex (emergency medication supply). After administering resident's medications, LPN #1 went to the medication room the pull the Diltiazem, but it was not available in the Cubex. LPN #1 then stated to surveyor that they would have to call the pharmacy to get a stat order. Surveyor told LPN #1 to let them know when the medication arrived from the pharmacy. On 08/20/24 at 9:30 am, LPN #1 informed surveyor that medication would not arrive from pharmacy in time to administer the medication, and they had obtained an order from the physician to hold the medication for one dose. Resident #43's medications were reconciled with the clinical record on 08/20/24. Resident #43's clinical record contained a physician's order summary which read in part, Diltiazem HCl Beads Oral Capsule Extended Release 24 Hour 240 mg orally one time a day for HTN (hypertension). Resident #43's clinical record contained a nurse's progress note which read in part, 08/20/2024 9:05:00 New order received and noted per . (name omitted) to hold Diltiazem 240 mg x 1 dose pharmacy to stat dose . Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility policy entitled Medication Shortages which read in part, The facility nurse must make every effort to ensure that a medication ordered for the resident is available to meet their needs. The concern of not having Resident #43's medication available for administration was discussed with the administrator, director of nursing, and regional nurse consultant on 08/21/24 at 3:30 pm. No further information provided prior to exit.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0757 (Tag F0757)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

2. For Resident #29 the facility failed to ensure Resident #29 was free of an unnecessary medication, Novolin. (Novolin is a medication used to treat diabetes.) Resident #29's diagnosis list indicated...

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2. For Resident #29 the facility failed to ensure Resident #29 was free of an unnecessary medication, Novolin. (Novolin is a medication used to treat diabetes.) Resident #29's diagnosis list indicated diagnoses that included, but were not limited to, Lung Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Atrial Fibrillation, Fibromyalgia, Anxiety Disorder, Depression, and Chronic Kidney Disease-Stage 2. The most recent minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 6/14/24, assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score of 15 out of 15 for cognitive abilities, indicating Resident #29 was cognitively intact. Resident #29's clinical record included a Nursing Report, that read in part, Includes the following Classifications: MRR (medication regimen review) For Recommendations Created Between 7/25/2024 And 7/25/2024 Includes Routings for: Nursing, IDT (interdisciplinary team) .Consultant Pharmacist .The resident has an order for NovoLIN R (regular) Injection Solution 100 UNIT/ML (milliliters) (Insulin Regular (Human)) Inject 22 (twenty-two) unit subcutaneously (under the skin) before meals for IDDM (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) with Hyperglycemia hold if less than 160 that was not administered according to the parameters .Please review the order with nursing and educate the importance of following charting/documentation as per ordered . An active medical provider order dated 5/14/24 read in part, .NovoLIN R Injection Solution 100 UNIT/ML .Inject 22 unit subcutaneously before meals for IDDM with Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) hold if (blood sugar) less than 160 . A review of the July 2024 MAR (medication administration record) revealed Resident #29 received the medication, Novolin, on the following dates with BS (blood sugar) documented as follows: 7/9/24 with a documented BS of 122 7/18/24 with a documented BS of 131 7/23/24 with a documented BS of 135 7/25/24 with a documented BS of 154 7/31/24 with a documented BS of 154. A review of the August 2024 MAR revealed Resident #29 received the medication, Novolin, on the following date with BS documented as follows: 8/7/24 with a documented BS of 153. On 8/20/24 at 2:48 PM, this surveyor and the director of nursing reviewed the July 2024 MAR and the director of nursing stated she would check into the medication administration. She returned to the surveyor and stated it looks like they did give the medication outside of parameters. This concern was discussed at the pre-exit meeting on 8/21/24 at 3:30 PM with the corporate nurse consultant, administrator and director of nursing. Surveyor requested and received a facility policy titled, Medication Administration, that read in part, .Medications are administered as prescribed .Medication Preparation .3. Prior to administration, review and confirm medication orders for each individual resident on the Medication Administration Record. Compare the medication and dosage schedule on the resident's MAR .if there is any other reason to question the dosage or directions, the prescriber's orders are checked for the correct dosage schedule .Medication Administration: 1. Medications are administered in accordance with written orders of the prescriber . No further information regarding this concern was presented to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 8/21/24. Based on staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review the facility staff failed to ensure 2 of 22 residents were free from unnecessary medications, Resident #11 and Resident #29. The finding included: 1. For Resident #11 the facility staff administered insulin outside the physician ordered parameters. Resident #11's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to type 2 diabetes mellitus, anxiety and depression. Resident #11's most recent minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 06/28/24 as of signed the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 15 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident is cognitively intact. Resident #11's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and contained a plan for The resident has a diagnosis of diabetes with potential for hypo/hyperglycemia. Interventions for this care plan include Access and record blood glucose levels as ordered and SS (sliding scale) insulin per MD orders and Administer insulin per MD orders. Resident #11's clinical record was reviewed and contained a physician's order summary which read in part, Humalog KwikPen Subcutaneous Pen-Injector (insulin lispro). Inject 15 unit subcutaneously before meals for DM (diabetes mellitus). Hold for glucose under 150 and Levemir Solution (Insulin Detemir). Inject 37 unit subcutaneously one time a day for diabetes. HOLD IF BLOOD SUGAR IS < = (less than or equal to) 125. Resident #11's electronic medication administration record for the months of July and August were reviewed and contained entries as above. The entry for Humalog was initialed as administered on 07/08/24 at 11:30 am with a blood sugar of 132 and 08/18/24 at 6:30 am with a blood sugar of 115. The entry for Levemir was initialed as administered on 07/02/24 at 9 pm with a blood sugar of 114. Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility policy entitled Medication Administration General Guidelines which read in part, 7.1 General Guidelines. Policy. Medications are administered as prescribed in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, good nursing principles and practices and only by persons legally authorized to do so .1. Medications are administered in accordance with written orders of the prescriber. The concern of not ensuring Resident #11 was free from unnecessary medications was discussed with the administrator, director of nursing, and regional nurse consultant on 08/21/24 at 3:30 pm. No further information was provided prior to exit.
CONCERN (D)

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

Medication Errors (Tag F0758)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure 1 of 22 residents was free from unnecessary psychotropic medications, Resident # 43. ...

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Based on staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure 1 of 22 residents was free from unnecessary psychotropic medications, Resident # 43. The findings included: The facility staff failed to monitor resident # 43 for behaviors or side effects related to psychotropic medications. Resident # 43's diagnoses included but were not limited to unspecified dementia without behavior disturbance, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, insomnia and chronic pain syndrome. The minimum data set (MDS) assessment with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 8/13/24 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 15 indicating they were cognitively intact. The MDS indicated the resident admitted to the presence of several mood indicators in the look back period. Resident # 43 reported little interest or pleasure in doing things, feeling down, depressed or hopeless, feeling tired or having little energy, and feeling bad about themselves. The medication administration record (MAR) was reviewed. Resident # 43 was noted to be prescribed Clonazepam 0.5 mg three times daily for anxiety, Doxepin 25 mg daily for depression, Duloxetine 60 mg daily for generalized anxiety disorder. Resident had been ordered the antipsychotic Seroquel up until it was discontinued on 8/5/24. There were no orders located for behavior monitoring or side effect monitoring related to any of these psychotropic medications in the clinical record for the month of August 2024. On 8/21/24 at approximately 3:30 PM the survey team met with the Administrator, Director of Nursing (DON) and the Regional Nurse Consultant. This concern was discussed. The DON provided the MARs for May, June and July which revealed resident was being monitored for side effects up until July 22, 2024 when the order was discontinued by the previous DON. I don't know why the order was discontinued. Review of the MAR for May, June and July did not reveal any behavior monitoring for those months. No further information was provided to the survey team prior to the exit conference.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0760 (Tag F0760)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review the facility staff failed to ensure 1 of 22 residents was free from significant medication errors. The findings included:...

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Based on staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review the facility staff failed to ensure 1 of 22 residents was free from significant medication errors. The findings included: For Resident #9 the facility staff failed to administer the medication, Meropenem per the physician's orders. Meropenem is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Resident #9's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to sepsis, severe sepsis with septic shock, necrotizing fasciitis, methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) resistance, and pseudomonas. Resident #9's most recent minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 08/08/24 assigned the resident brief interview for mental status score of 15 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident is cognitively intact. Resident #9's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and contained a plan for Patient has a suspected/actual infection and is at risk for sepsis, has history of or risk factors for sepsis related to Septic Left Shoulder or has actual sepsis, ESBL, MRSA, Pseudomonas, Necrotizing Fasciitis. Interventions for this care plan include Administer medications as ordered. Resident #9's clinical record was reviewed and contained a physician's order summary which read in part, Meropenem Solution Reconstituted 1 GM. Use 1 gram intravenously every 8 hours for septic L(left) shoulder for 28 days. Resident #9's electronic medication administration record (eMAR) for the month of August 2024 was reviewed and contained an entry as above. This entry was not initialed as being administered on 08/12/24 at 6 am. Surveyor spoke with the director of nursing on 08/20/24 at 4:10 pm regarding Resident #9's meropenem. Looking at the blank on the eMAR, DON stated, It looks like it wasn't given. Maybe they didn't have it to give and should have written a hold order. On 08/21/24 at 8:55 am, DON stated the surveyor that the nurse working night shift on 08/11/24 had tested positive for COVID at 5 am on 08/12/24. DON stated another nurse came in to relieve night shift nurse, but didn't know if the Meropenem had been administered, so they didn't give it. Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility policy entitled Medication Administration General Guidelines which read in part, 7.1 General Guidelines. Policy. Medications are administered as prescribed in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, good nursing principles and practices and only by persons legally authorized to do so .1. Medications are administered in accordance with written orders of the prescriber. The concern of not ensuring Resident #9 was free of significant medication error was discussed with the administrator, DON, and regional nurse consultant on 08/21/24 at 3:30 pm. No further information was provided prior to exit.
CONCERN (D)

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

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, staff interview, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to appropriately store, prepare and/or serve resident food items. The findings included: On 8/18/24 at 2...

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Based on observation, staff interview, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to appropriately store, prepare and/or serve resident food items. The findings included: On 8/18/24 at 2:12 PM during the initial tour of the dietary department, this surveyor and other employee # 4 entered the walk-in cooler. Employee # 4 had identified themselves as a cook/aide and stated, I'm second in command. They indicated they were in charge when the dietary manager is off. A plastic jug approximately 1/4 full, labeled peeled garlic was noted on the shelf. There were three dates written on the lid as follows, OP 3/20/24 underneath that 3/15/24 and underneath that was a date of 5/20, but the year was not legible, it had been smeared. Surveyor asked employee # 4 what each date means. They stated, This is the day it was opened pointing to the OP 3/20/24 date, and this would be the date that it came in because it's earlier pointing to the 3/15/24 date. When asked about the 5/20 date, they stated, I think that is 5/20/24. I think I need to throw it away. When surveyor asked what the third date is for, they stated, That's the date we should use it by or throw it away. I'm going to throw it away. The policy entitled, Refrigerated/Frozen Storage with an effective date of 5/1/23 was reviewed and read in part, all foods are labeled with the name of the product and the date received and use by date once opened. Manufacturer use by dates are used until opened. On 8/20/24 at 2:46 PM this surveyor checked the resident refrigerator on the North wing. There was a 6-ounce container of vanilla yogurt noted. On the foil lid was written, E.T. and a date of 7/31/24. There was a factory stamp with an expiration date of 8/14/24 noted on the container. The Dietary Manager was notified, and the yogurt was discarded. The policy entitled, Food brought in for Patients/Residents with an effective date of 11/28/17 was reviewed. Under the heading, Storing Food Brought in that Requires Refrigeration the policy read in, Food will be held in refrigerator for three (3) days following date on label and will be discarded by staff upon notification to patient/resident. The survey team met with the Administrator, Director of Nursing and Regional Nurse Consultant on 8/21/24 at 3:30 PM. This concern was discussed at that time. No further information was provided to the survey team before the exit conference
CONCERN (E)

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

Transfer Notice (Tag F0623)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide written notification of reasons for transfer or discharge to the resident and the ...

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Based on staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide written notification of reasons for transfer or discharge to the resident and the resident's representative(s) and failed to send a copy of the notice of transfer or discharge to the representative of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman for four (4) or 22 sampled residents and/or residents' representatives, (Resident #30, Resident #17, Resident #5, and Resident #35). The findings include: 1. For Resident #30, the facility staff failed to provide the resident or the resident's representative written notice of the reason(s) of transfer/discharge to the hospital on 7/6/24 and failed to notify the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman of the transfer/discharge. Resident #30's diagnosis list indicated diagnoses that included, but were not limited to, Acute Kidney Failure, Encephalopathy, Chronic Respiratory Failure, Alzheimer's Disease, Weakness, Anemia, Bradycardia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Anxiety Disorder. The most recent minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 7/15/24, assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score of 5 out of 15 for cognitive abilities, indicating Resident #30 was severely impaired in cognition. A review of the clinical record indicated Resident #30 was transferred to the hospital on 7/6/24. No evidence of written notice of the transfer being provided to the resident or the resident's representative could be located. On 8/20/24 at 10:50 AM, surveyor interviewed the director of nursing and she stated there was no evidence of the resident and resident's representative receiving written notice for reason of transfer/discharge to the hospital. On 8/20/24 at 11:08 AM, surveyor interviewed the social worker, and she informed the surveyor that she has never informed the ombudsman of any discharges and she had no evidence of Resident #30 or the resident's representative being sent written notification for the reason of transfer or discharge. This concern was discussed at the end of day meeting on 8/20/24 at 4:19 PM with the corporate nurse consultant, administrator, and director of nursing and again at the pre-exit meeting on 8/21/24 at 3:30 PM. Surveyor requested and received a facility document, titled, Discharge and Transfer, read in part, .5. For patients transferred to the hospital .the patient and patient representative will be notified .followed by written notification using the Notice of Hospital Transfer or state specific form .5.1.1 Copies of notices for emergency transfers must also be sent to the Ombudsman . No further information regarding this concern was presented to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 8/21/24. 2. For Resident #17, the facility staff failed to provide the resident or the resident's representative written notice of the reason(s) of transfer to the hospital on 8/6/24 and failed to notify the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman of the transfer/discharge. Resident #17's diagnosis list indicated diagnoses that included, but were not limited to, Acute Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Disease-Stage 3, Cerebral Aneurysm-Non-ruptured, Viral Hepatitis C, Encephalopathy, and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease. The most recent minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 7/5/24, assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score of 14 out of 15 for cognitive abilities, indicating Resident #17 was cognitively intact. A review of the clinical record indicated Resident #17 was transferred to the hospital on 8/6/24. No evidence of written notice of the transfer being provided to the resident or the resident's representative could be located. On 8/20/24 at 10:50 AM, surveyor interviewed the director of nursing and she stated there was no evidence of the resident and resident's representative receiving written notice for reason of transfer/discharge to the hospital. On 8/20/24 at 11:08 AM, surveyor interviewed the social worker, and she informed the surveyor that she has never informed the ombudsman of any discharges. This concern was discussed at the end of day meeting on 8/20/24 at 4:19 PM with the corporate nurse consultant, administrator, and director of nursing and again at the pre-exit meeting on 8/21/24 at 3:30 PM. Surveyor requested and received a facility document, titled, Discharge and Transfer, read in part, .5. For patients transferred to the hospital .the patient and patient representative will be notified .followed by written notification using the Notice of Hospital Transfer or state specific form .5.1.1 Copies of notices for emergency transfers must also be sent to the Ombudsman . No further information regarding this concern was presented to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 8/21/24. 3. For Resident #5, the facility staff failed to provide the resident or the resident's representative written notice of the reason(s) of transfer/discharge to the hospital on 4/29/24 and failed to notify the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman of the transfer/discharge. Resident #5's diagnosis list indicated diagnoses that included, but were not limited to, Anxiety Disorder, Cirrhosis of Liver, Chronic Embolism and Thrombosis of Unspecified Deep Veins of Lower Extremity-Bilateral (both sides), Depression, Dependence on Renal Dialysis, End Stage Renal Disease, Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery, Liver Transplant, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Generalized Edema. The most recent minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 6/25/24, assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score of 12 out of 15 for cognitive abilities, indicating Resident #5 was moderately impaired in cognition. A review of the clinical record indicated Resident #5 was transferred to the hospital on 4/29/24. No evidence of written notice of the transfer/discharge being provided to the resident or the resident's representative could be located. On 8/20/24 at 11:08 AM, surveyor interviewed the social worker, and she informed the surveyor that she has never informed the ombudsman of any discharges. On 8/21/24 at approximately 8:45 AM, the director of nursing informed surveyor there was no evidence of the resident and resident's representative receiving written notice for reason of transfer to the hospital. This concern was discussed at the pre-exit meeting on 8/21/24 at 3:30 PM with the corporate nurse consultant, administrator, and director of nursing. Surveyor requested and received a facility document, titled, Discharge and Transfer, read in part, .5. For patients transferred to the hospital .the patient and patient representative will be notified .followed by written notification using the Notice of Hospital Transfer or state specific form .5.1.1 Copies of notices for emergency transfers must also be sent to the Ombudsman . No further information regarding this concern was presented to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 8/21/24. 4. For resident # 35, the facility staff failed to provide the resident representative or the Ombudsman with a written transfer notice for the 8/1/24 transfer. On 8/19/24 at 3:18 PM this surveyor interviewed the responsible party for resident # 44. When asked if they were satisfied with the care at the facility they stated, I got a little upset a couple weeks ago. I told them he had pneumonia and needed to go to the hospital. They said it was a COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) exacerbation and they were going to wait until the doctor came in the next day and ask for breathing treatments. I made them send him out, we weren't waiting until the next day when I knew it was pneumonia. They stated they didn't get any paperwork about the hospitalization from the facility. They usually just call me on the phone for something like that. The clinical record was reviewed. Resident was sent to the hospital on 8/1/24 and admitted for pneumonia. There was no documentation to indicate the resident's representative was provided a written transfer notice. This surveyor requested and received a copy of the policy entitled, Discharge and Transfer with a review date of 11/5/22. The policy read in part, The patient and the patient representative must be notified in writing prior to the transfer or discharge and in a language or manner they understand. Under the heading, For patients transferred to a hospital the policy read in part, For unplanned, acute transfers, the patient must be permitted to return to the Center. Prior to the transfer, the patient and the patient representative will be notified verbally followed by written notification using the Notice of Hospital Transfer or specific state transfer form. Copies of notices for emergency transfers must also be sent to the Ombudsman, but they may be sent when practicable, such as in a list of patients on a monthly basis or per state requirements. On 8/20/24 at 11:08 AM the facility Social Worker was interviewed. They stated they have never informed the Ombudsman of any discharges to the hospital. They also stated they had no evidence of resident # 35 or his representative being sent written notification for transfer or bed hold policy They stated the nurses take care of discharges to the hospital. On 8/21/24 at 3:30 PM the survey team met with the Administrator, Director of Nursing and the Regional Nurse Consultant. This concern was reviewed at that time. No further information was provided to the survey team prior to the exit conference.
CONCERN (E)

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

Deficiency F0625 (Tag F0625)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide residents and/or residents' representatives with the facility bed hold policy upon ...

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Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide residents and/or residents' representatives with the facility bed hold policy upon transfer for four (4) of 22 sampled residents, (Resident #30, Resident #17, Resident #5, and Resident #35). The findings include: 1. For Resident #30, the facility staff failed to provide the resident and/or the resident's representative with the facility bed-hold policy upon transfer on 7/6/24. Resident #30's diagnosis list indicated diagnoses that included, but were not limited to, Acute Kidney Failure, Encephalopathy, Chronic Respiratory Failure, Alzheimer's Disease, Weakness, Anemia, Bradycardia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Anxiety Disorder. The most recent minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 7/15/24, assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score of 5 out of 15 for cognitive abilities, indicating Resident #30 was severely impaired in cognition. A review of the clinical record indicated Resident #30 was transferred to the hospital on 7/6/24. No evidence of the facility's bed-hold policy being provided to the resident and/or the resident's representative could be located. On 8/20/24 at 10:50 AM, surveyor interviewed the director of nursing and she stated there was no evidence of the resident and/or resident's representative being provided with the facility bed-hold policy. On 8/20/24 at 11:08 AM, surveyor interviewed the social worker, and she informed the surveyor that she had no evidence of Resident #30 or the resident's representative being given the facility bed-hold policy. This concern was discussed at the end of day meeting on 8/20/24 at 4:19 PM with the corporate nurse consultant, administrator, and director of nursing and again at the pre-exit meeting on 8/21/24 at 3:30 PM. Surveyor requested and received a facility document, titled, Discharge and Transfer, that read in part, .5.5 The Bed Hold Notice of Policy & Authorization form will be provided . A review of the facility document, titled, Bed Hold Notice of Policy & Authorization read in part, .Give the white copy of this notice to the resident/representative: add the signed yellow copy in the resident's medical record . No further information regarding this concern was presented to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 8/21/24. 2. For Resident #17, the facility staff failed to provide the resident and/or the resident's representative with the facility bed-hold policy upon transfer on 8/6/24. Resident #17's diagnosis list indicated diagnoses that included, but were not limited to, Acute Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Disease-Stage 3, Cerebral Aneurysm-Non-ruptured, Viral Hepatitis C, Encephalopathy, and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease. The most recent minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 7/5/24, assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score of 14 out of 15 for cognitive abilities, indicating Resident #17 was cognitively intact. A review of the clinical record indicated Resident #17 was transferred to the hospital on 8/6/24. No evidence of the facility's bed-hold policy being provided to the resident and/or the resident's representative could be located. On 8/20/24 at 10:50 AM, surveyor interviewed the director of nursing and she stated there was no evidence of the resident and/or resident's representative being provided with the facility bed-hold policy. This concern was discussed at the end of day meeting on 8/20/24 at 4:19 PM with the corporate nurse consultant, administrator, and director of nursing and again at the pre-exit meeting on 8/21/24 at 3:30 PM. Surveyor requested and received a facility document, titled, Discharge and Transfer, that read in part, .5.5 The Bed Hold Notice of Policy & Authorization form will be provided . A review of the facility document, titled, Bed Hold Notice of Policy & Authorization read in part, .Give the white copy of this notice to the resident/representative: add the signed yellow copy in the resident's medical record . No further information regarding this concern was presented to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 8/21/24. 3. For Resident #5, the facility staff failed to provide the resident and/or the resident's representative with the facility bed-hold policy upon transfer on 4/29/24. Resident #5's diagnosis list indicated diagnoses that included, but were not limited to, Anxiety Disorder, Cirrhosis of Liver, Chronic Embolism and Thrombosis of Unspecified Deep Veins of Lower Extremity-Bilateral (both sides), Depression, Dependence on Renal Dialysis, End Stage Renal Disease, Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery, Liver Transplant, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Generalized Edema. The most recent minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 6/25/24, assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score of 12 out of 15 for cognitive abilities, indicating Resident #5 was moderately impaired in cognition. A review of the clinical record indicated Resident #5 was transferred to the hospital on 4/29/24. No evidence of the facility's bed-hold policy being provided to the resident and/or the resident's representative could be located. On 8/21/24 at approximately 8:45 AM, the director of nursing informed surveyor there was no evidence of the resident and/or resident's representative being provided with the facility bed-hold policy. This concern was discussed at the pre-exit meeting on 8/21/24 at 3:30 PM with the corporate nurse consultant, administrator, and director of nursing. Surveyor requested and received a facility document, titled, Discharge and Transfer, that read in part, .5.5 The Bed Hold Notice of Policy & Authorization form will be provided . A review of the facility document, titled, Bed Hold Notice of Policy & Authorization read in part, .Give the white copy of this notice to the resident/representative: add the signed yellow copy in the resident's medical record . No further information regarding this concern was presented to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 8/21/24. 4. For resident # 35, the facility staff failed to provide a bed hold policy to the resident's representative for the 8/1/23 hospitalization. On 8/19/24 at 3:18 PM this surveyor interviewed the responsible party for resident # 44. When asked if they were satisfied with the care at the facility they stated, I got a little upset a couple weeks ago. I told them he had pneumonia and needed to go to the hospital. They said it was a COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) exacerbation and they were going to wait until the doctor came in the next day and ask for breathing treatments. I made them send out, we weren't waiting until the next day when I knew it was pneumonia. They stated they didn't get any paperwork about the hospitalization from the facility. They usually just call me on the phone for something like that. The clinical record was reviewed. Resident was sent to the hospital on 8/1/24 and admitted for pneumonia. There was no documentation to indicate the resident's representative was provided a bed hold policy. This surveyor requested and received a copy of the policy entitled, Bed Hold Notice of Policy & Authorization. On the bottom of the form the following statement was noted, Give the white copy of this notice to the resident/representative; add the signed yellow copy in the resident's medical record. There was no copy of a bed hold policy in the medical record. The policy entitled Discharge and Transfer with a review date of 11/15/22 was reviewed. Under the section with the heading For patients transferred to a hospital the policy read in part, The Bed Hold Notice of Policy & Authorization form (Smartworks #HHC-4731) will be provided per the Accounts Receivable Policies and Procedures, Bed Holds policy. On 8/20/24 at 11:08 AM the facility Social Worker was interviewed. They stated they have never informed the Ombudsman of any discharges to the hospital. They also stated they had no evidence of resident # 35 or his representative being sent written notification of transfer or bed hold policy They stated the nurses take care of discharges to the hospital. The survey team met with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and Regional Nurse Consultant on 8/21/24 at 3:30 PM. This concern was discussed at that time. No further information was provided to the survey team prior to the exit conference.
CONCERN (F)

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

Garbage Disposal (Tag F0814)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure proper disposal and/or containment of the facility's garbage/waste. The findings included: On 8...

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Based on observation, staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure proper disposal and/or containment of the facility's garbage/waste. The findings included: On 8/19/24 at approximately 2:30 PM, this surveyor and other employee # 4 made observations of the facility's garbage disposal area located outside the facility but on the campus. There were two dumpsters noted. All of the doors on the dumpsters were closed, however there was scattered debris noted around each one. Surveyor noted 7 gloves, 4 Styrofoam cups, a large black trash bag with unknown contents, the bag was tied. There were 4 large pieces of brown wood lying on the ground between the dumpsters. The surveyor asked the employee if they knew what the wood was and they stated, It looks like something maintenance would have put there. It looks like it was a cabinet or something. On 8/20/21 at 4:15 PM the survey team met with the Administrator, Director of Nursing and Regional Nurse Consultant. Surveyor requested and received the policy entitled, Waste Management with a review date of 5/1/24. The policy did not speak to the garbage disposal area outside the facility. On 8/21/24 at 3:30 PM the surveyor team met with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and Regional Nurse Consultant. This concern was reviewed at that time No further information was provided to the survey team prior to the exit conference.
Oct 2023 1 deficiency 1 IJ
CRITICAL (J) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Deficiency F0678 (Tag F0678)

Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review the facility staff failed to provide basic life su...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review the facility staff failed to provide basic life support, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation to one of 57, residents, Resident #2. The findings included: For Resident #2, an agency-contracted staff failed to check code status and failed to initiate basic life support, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation for Resident #2. Resident #2 expired at the facility. Resident #2's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to acute respiratory failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic kidney disease with heart failure, and diabetes mellitus-type II. Resident #2's most recent minimum data set with an assessment reference date of [DATE] assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 3 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident was severely cognitively impaired. Resident #2's clinical record was reviewed and contained a physician's order summary which read in part, Full code. Resident #2's clinical record contained a Virginia Physician's Orders for Scope of Treatment form dated [DATE], which read in part A. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Person has no pulse and is not breathing. [x] Attempt Resuscitation. [] Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DDNR/DNR/No CPR). The box for attempt resuscitation was marked on this form. Resident #2's clinical record contained nurse's progress notes dated [DATE], which read in part [DATE] 06:30 Resident unresponsive, no respirations or lung sounds, . [name omitted] RN, DON [registered nurse, director of nursing] to be notified for further instructions-signed by licensed practical nurse (LPN) #3, [DATE] 07:02 Notified . [name omitted] RN, DON to report resident unresponsive, stated 'make a note of it and an RN will be there shortly to pronounce'-signed by LPN #3, [DATE]:40 Notified at approximately 0830 that resident has passed away. DON advised me that resident was a full code but that the nurse assigned to . [Resident #2] got confused about the resident's code status, therefore she did not initiate CPR. The resident was listed as a Full Code but there had been discussion earlier of the resident moving to an end of life comfort care status. The nurse was an agency nurse and her contract was terminated by the facility. MD was notified. Resident son was notified by me of the incident. He was understanding and advised that he felt like it would not have helped. OLC [Office of Licensure and Certification], APS [Adult Protective Services], Ombudsman and DHP [Department of Health Professions] have been notified as well-signed by administrator and [DATE] 14:28 Notified by . [name omitted] Agency nurse at approx. 0702 am via phone that resident had passed away. This nurse advised . [name omitted] to call on call provider and family. This nurse was advised by . [name omitted], resident had DNR on her chart. [name omitted], FNP [family nurse practitioner] advised this nurse via phone that resident had a full code on her chart but nurse . [name omitted] was confused about code status. This nurse called administrator to advise her that . [name omitted] the agency nurse did not start cpr. The resident was listed as a Full Code in pcc [point click care]. Previously, there had been discussion of end of life care. [name omitted], FNP was notified. Resident's son was notified by administrator of the incident. He was understanding and advised that he felt like it would not have helped. The agency nurse . [name omitted] contract terminated by the facility.-signed by DON. During an interview with the facility administrator on [DATE] at 11:40 am, the administrator stated that the resident's family had been to the facility earlier in the week to discuss the possibility of comfort care for Resident #2. Administrator stated, evidently there was some confusion, and a CNA [certified nurse's aide] told the nurse that the resident was DNR. Administrator stated that the nurse's excuse was that the computers were down, but there is a copy of each resident's code status in their paper chart located at the nurse's station. Administrator stated that nurse was an agency staff, and not a facility staff, and that her contract was terminated. Administrator stated that a 100% audit of code orders was completed, and a full plan of correction done immediately. This was provided to the surveyor for review. Surveyor spoke with the director of nursing (DON) on [DATE] at 2:20 pm and asked her to relate the events of [DATE]. DON stated, I was called at home around 7 am by . [LPN #3] and informed that Resident #2 had passed, and she needed someone to pronounce. I told her that an RN was on the way. I called the FNP to let her know that Resident #2 had passed, and she had her computer up, and informed me that Resident #2 was a full code. I then called the administrator. Once I arrived at the facility, I checked Resident #2's chart to confirm code status. She was a full code. Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility policy entitled Procedure: Cardiac and/or Respiratory Arrest. 1. Upon discovery of a patient in cardiopulmonary arrest (e.g., no apparent pulse, blood pressure or respiration, staff will immediately: 1.1 Call for assistance; 1.2 Alert the licensed nurse and CPR/automated external defibrillator (AED) certified staff. 1.3 Prepare the patient for CPR/AED while determining the presence of a Do Not Resuscitate order (DNR). 2.1 If there is no visual identification of DNR status or no DNR order on the patient's medical record: 2.1.1 CPR/AED certified staff will initiate CPR/AED application. 2.1.4 Continue CPR until one of the following occurs: 2.1.4.1 It is discovered that the patient had a DNR order; 2.1.4.2 Restoration of effective, spontaneous circulation; 2.1.4.3 Care is transferred to a team providing advanced life support . Facility administrator provided the surveyor with a copy of the facility's On-Site Orientation Checklist for agency nurses. This checklist included location of code status and orders, and center process for codes. The administrator also provided an LPN/LVN Skills Checklist for LPN #3 that the nursing agency provided to the facility. This form indicated that LPN #3 was able to perform CPR independently. This surveyor reviewed the plan of correction provided by the facility administrator. Plan of correction reads as follows: Advanced Directives Post Non Compliance Plan of Correction [DATE] Corrective Action: 1. The agency nurse was asked to leave the facility. 2. The MD and RP (responsible party) were notified of the incident. 3. All code status orders will be reviewed and updated to reflect the current wishes. 4. All resident care plans will have their advanced directive care plan updated to reflect the most current status. Completed on [DATE]. Identification of Deficient Practice: All residents in the facility are at risk. A 100% audit will be completed for all residents to ensure that all residents have been offered the ability to complete an advanced directive. All negative findings will be corrected immediately, and their orders will be updated as well as their care plan. Completed on [DATE]. Systemic Changes: The facility policy and procedure on Advanced Directives has been updated and no changes are warranted at this time. All licensed staff will be in-serviced on facilities P&P for Advanced Directives, immediately, but no later than prior to the start of their next shift. Completed on [DATE]. Monitoring: Social Services is responsible for maintaining compliance, all code status orders will be reviewed upon admission and quarterly for updates. Completed on [DATE] and on-going. Date of Completion: [DATE] In-services will continue until all staff are complete. Completed on 09/15 23. Surveyor reviewed credible evidence and confirmed that each item has been completed and on-going monitoring done. Surveyor visualized each resident's code status in the paper charts located at each nurse's station. Interviews with nursing staff conducted on [DATE] confirmed that staff are knowledgeable on what to do in the event of resident being found unresponsive, and where to locate code status for each resident. The concern of an agency staff not providing basic life support to a resident was discussed with the administrator and DON on [DATE] at 10:30 am. No further information was provided prior to exit. This is a past non-compliance deficiency.
Jun 2023 2 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0883 (Tag F0883)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure influenza immunization and pneumococcal immunization for one (1) of five (5) residents sa...

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Based on interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure influenza immunization and pneumococcal immunization for one (1) of five (5) residents sampled for immunization review (Resident #7). The findings include: The facility staff failed to administer influenza and pneumococcal immunization to Resident #7. Resident #7's minimum data set (MDS) assessment, with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 4/3/23, was dated as completed on 4/17/23. Resident #7 was assessed as being able to make self understood and as being able to understand others. Resident #7 was assessed as having short-term memory problems and long-term memory problems. Resident #7 was assessed as requiring supervision for transfers and walking. Resident #7's clinical record included documentation of telephone consent being obtained on 10/17/22 for both the pneumococcal vaccination and the influenza vaccination. No evidence of the facility staff attempting to administer these vaccines was found by or provided to the surveyor. On 6/6/23 at 9:29 a.m., the facility's Infection Preventionist (IP) reported Resident #7 had tested positive for COVID-19 on 10/26/23. The IP confirmed the resident could have received the aforementioned vaccines after they had recovered from COVID-19. (The Administrator was present for this interview.) The following information was found in a facility document titled IC600 Influenza Immunization Program (with a revised date of 5/1/23): Centers will provide the opportunity to receive the appropriate . influenza vaccine to patients and . to employees annually, unless the immunization is medically contraindicated or the patient/employee has already been immunized. The following information was found in a facility document titled IC601 Pneumococcal Vaccination (with a revised date of 11/15/22): Centers will provide the opportunity to receive the appropriate pneumococcal vaccine to all patients/residents . On 6/6/23 at 3:15 p.m., the surveyor discussed the failure of facility staff members to administer Resident #7's influenza immunization and pneumococcal immunization with the Administrator.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0887 (Tag F0887)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure COVID-19 immunization for one (1) of five (5) residents sampled for immunization review (...

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Based on interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure COVID-19 immunization for one (1) of five (5) residents sampled for immunization review (Resident #6) The findings include: The facility staff failed to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to Resident #6. Resident #6's minimum data set (MDS) assessment, with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 3/1/23, was dated as completed on 3/14/23. Resident #6 was assessed as being able to make self understood and as being able to understand others. Resident #6's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) summary score was documented as an eight (8) out of 15; this indicated moderate cognitive impairment. Resident #6 was assessed as requiring extensive assistance with bed mobility, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. Resident #6's clinical documentation included a consent dated 1/19/23 for the resident to receive the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. No evidence of the facility attempting to administer this vaccination was found by or provided to the surveyor. On 6/6/23 at 10:29 a.m., the facility's Infection Preventionist (IP) reviewed Resident #6's clinical documentation. The IP reported the aforementioned COVID-19 vaccine was not documented as being given. The following information was found in a facility document titled IC604 COVID-19 Vaccination (with a revised date of 5/1/23: Centers will provide the opportunity to receive COVID-19 vaccinations for all doses . following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations . On 6/6/23 at 3:15 p.m., the surveyor discussed the failure of facility staff members to administer Resident #6's COVID-19 immunization with the Administrator.
May 2023 4 deficiencies
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Deficiency F0658 (Tag F0658)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on staff interviews and clinical record reviews the facility staff failed to administer provider ordered medications according to professional standards of practice for 1 of 21 sampled residents...

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Based on staff interviews and clinical record reviews the facility staff failed to administer provider ordered medications according to professional standards of practice for 1 of 21 sampled residents, Resident #113. The findings: Facility staff failed to ensure Resident #113 received an ordered antibiotic upon readmission from the hospital. Resident #113's admission record listed diagnoses which included but were not limited to, fracture of left tibia, coagulation defect, and presence of right artificial knee joint. The minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 11/29/22 coded the resident a 13 out of 15 for the brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score. Section G (Functional Status) coded Resident #113 required two plus persons physical assist for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use and personal hygiene. Resident #113's clinical record contained a progress note documented on 01/08/23 at 1:00 p.m. which read the resident had returned from a hospital emergency department visit with diagnoses of sepsis, vomiting and acute UTI. There was a provider's order for Cephalexin Oral Capsule 500mg, give 1 capsule via PEG-Tube every 6 hours for UTI (urinary tract infection) for 7 days to start on 01/09/2023 at midnight (approximately 11 hours after the resident was readmitted to the nursing home). Resident #113's January 2023 medication administration record (MAR) was reviewed and revealed a licensed practical nurse (LPN #3) documented NN for two antibiotic doses on 01/09/23; one dose due at midnight, the second dose due at 6:00 a.m. According to the MAR's chart codes, NN meant No/See Nurses notes. LPN #3 had documented an eMAR progress note on 01/09/23 at 00:34 a.m. and again on 01/09/23 at 6:35 a.m. that the medication, Cephalexin (an antibiotic) at not been received. The resource nurse consultant provided a list of medications kept in the facility's medication distribution system (Omnicell). Cephalexin 500 mg capsules were listed on the Omni Inventory as being available. LPN #3 was interviewed via phone on 05/11/23 at 10:26 a.m. The nurse did not recall Resident #113's readmission medication order specifically but reported when a medication was supposed to start at midnight and did not arrive from the pharmacy, the nurse should get the medication out of the Omnicell. The nurse stated she did not have access to the Omnicell until approximately one month ago. LPN #3 stated until recently, there was only one night-shift nurse who had access to the Omnicell, and that one nurse might not have been working the night Resident #113's needed the antibiotic. The resource nurse and director of nursing (DON) were informed of these findings on 05/11/23 at approximately 1:45 p.m. with the administrator joining the conversation at 2:00 p.m. The DON reported being unaware there were nurses who could not access Omnicell until recently. Surveyor requested a policy related to medication administration and/or medication availability. On 5/12/23 at 2:15 p.m., prior to the exit conference the resource nurse was unable to provide a policy except how to input medications in the computer software program. The resource nurse acknowledged communicating with a corporate employee regarding the requested policy(ies) and there was no policy found regarding medication availability. The resource nurse said the expectation was for nurses to have access to Omnicell so medications could be administered while awaiting the pharmacy delivery.
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

Tube Feeding (Tag F0693)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure that residents who are fed by enteral means receives appropriate treatment and servi...

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Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure that residents who are fed by enteral means receives appropriate treatment and services to prevent complications for 1 of 21 residents in the survey sample, Resident #114. The findings included: For Resident #114, the facility staff failed to clarify the physician's orders for gastric residual volume checks. Resident #114's diagnosis list indicated diagnoses, which included, but not limited to Hemiplegia Affecting Right Dominant Side, Bell's Palsy, Epilepsy, Dysphagia, and Aphasia. The most recent annual minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 3/30/23 coded the resident as being severely impaired in cognitive skills for daily decision making. Resident #114 was coded for the presence of a feeding tube in which they received 51% or more of total calories and 501 cc per day or more of average fluid intake during the last seven days. Resident #114's current comprehensive person-centered care plan included an intervention dated 4/07/23 to check for residual prior to medication administration and feeding every day and night shift and hold as indicated. Resident #114's clinical record included two current conflicting physician's orders for gastric residual volume checks. The first order dated 5/07/21 stated check for residual prior to medication administration and feeding every day and night shift prior to feeding. If 100 ml or over, hold feeding for one hour and recheck, if residual remain 100 ml or over upon recheck, hold feeding and notify the physician. The second order dated 4/24/23 stated check for gastric residual volume prior to feeding every 12 hours, if 500 ml or over, hold feeding for one hour and recheck, if the residual is 250 ml or over upon recheck, hold feeding and notify physician. According to Resident #114's May 2023 Medication Administration Record (MAR), both orders for gastric residual volume checks were being completed and documented. The 4/24/23 order was being completed daily at 9:00 am and 9:00 pm and the 5/07/21 order was being completed daily during the day and night shift. All documented gastric volume residuals were documented as zero. On 5/11/23 at 10:56 am, surveyor spoke with the director of nursing (DON) and notified them of the conflicting orders for Resident #114's gastric residual volume checks. Surveyor requested and received the facility policy entitled Enteral Feeding: Administration by Pump which read in part: 13. Check gastric residual volume (GRV). Inspect the visual characteristics of the aspirate and return aspirated contents to the stomach. 13.1 Hold feeding if GRV is greater than 500 ml. Re-check in one hour. 13.1.1 If GRV is greater than 250 ml after one hour, hold feeding and notify physician/APP. On 5/11/23 at approximately 2:45 pm, surveyor met with the administrator, DON, and Resource Nurse and discussed Resident #114's conflicting GRV orders. The DON stated the orders have been corrected. No further information regarding this concern was presented to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 5/12/23.
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 F0760 (Tag F0760)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, staff interview and clinical record review the facility staff failed to ensure one out of 21 residents were free from medication errors, Resident #104. The findings included: For...

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Based on observation, staff interview and clinical record review the facility staff failed to ensure one out of 21 residents were free from medication errors, Resident #104. The findings included: For Resident #104 the facility staff administered the medications enalapril and metoprolol outside the physician ordered parameters on separate occasions. Enalapril and metoprolol are both medications used to treat high blood pressure. Resident #104's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to essential (primary) hypertension (high blood pressure). The most recent minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 02/07/23 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 6 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident is severely cognitively impaired. Resident #104's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and contained a care plan for Resident exhibits or is at risk for cardiovascular symptoms or complications related to HTN (hypertension), edema, increasing risk of CVA (cerebrovascular accident [stroke])/kidney disease. Interventions for this care plan included Administer meds as ordered and assess for effectiveness and side effects and report abnormalities to physician. Resident #104's clinical record was reviewed and contained a physician's order summary for the month of May 2023 which read in part, Enalapril Maleate Tablet 10 mg. Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for Hight Blood Pressure hold if SBP (systolic blood pressure) is less than 110 and Metoprolol Tartrate Tablet 100 mg. Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for High Blood Pressure. Hold if SBP is lower than 100. Resident #104's electronic medication administration record (eMAR) for the month of May 2023 was reviewed and contained entries as above. The entry for enalapril was initialed as given on 05//05/23 with a SBP of 102, 05/06/23 with a SBP of 100, and on 05/09/23 with a SBP of 82. The entry for metoprolol was initialed as given on 05/04/23 with a SBP 87. Resident #104's nurses' progress notes were reviewed, and surveyor was unable to find any notes related to the above dates. Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility policy entitled Medication Administration: Oral, which read in part 2.4 Verify medication order on Medication Administration Record (MAR) with mediation label for: 2.4.4 Special considerations Surveyor spoke with the director of nursing (DON) and resource nurse on 05/11/23 at 1:50 pm regarding Resident #104. Resource nurse stated that a QAPI (quality assurance performance improvement) plan was implemented on 05/04/23 due to identified issues with medication administration, documentation, etc. Resource nurse stated this plan was ongoing. The concern of administering Resident #104's blood pressure medications outside of physician ordered parameters was discussed with the administrator, DON, and resource nurse during a meeting on 05/11/23 at 5:15 pm. No further information was provided prior to exit.
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Medical Records (Tag F0842)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. For Resident #108, the facility staff failed to document the resident's refusal to allow staff to obtain a urine sample on tw...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. For Resident #108, the facility staff failed to document the resident's refusal to allow staff to obtain a urine sample on two separate occasions. Resident #108's diagnosis list indicated diagnoses, which included, but not limited to Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Retention of Urine, and Bipolar Disorder. The most recent quarterly minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 3/23/23 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score of 5 out of 15 indicating the resident was severely cognitively impaired. Resident #108's clinical record included a provider's order dated 5/05/23 for a urinalysis with reflex culture for dysuria. Surveyor was unable to locate results of the urinalysis in the resident's clinical record. Surveyor requested and received the urinalysis results from the assistant director of nursing (ADON). According to Resident #108's urinalysis results, the sample was collected on 5/07/23 at 7:33 am. On 5/11/23 at 9:18 am, surveyor spoke with the ADON and asked why the urine sample was not collected until 5/07/23 and the ADON stated Resident #108 refused the in and out catheterizations to collect the urine on 5/05/23 and 5/06/23. Surveyor then inquired why the refusals were not documented in the resident's clinical record and the ADON stated I don't know because I told them to. Surveyor requested and received the facility policy entitled Nursing Documentation which read in part .2. Documentation includes information about the patient's status, nursing assessment and interventions, expected outcomes, evaluation of the patient's outcomes, and responses to nursing care . On 5/11/23 at approximately 2:45 pm, surveyor met with the administrator, director of nursing, and resource nurse and discussed the concern of staff failing to document the resident's refusals to allow staff to obtain a urine collection on 5/05/23 and 5/06/23. No further information regarding this concern was presented to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 5/12/23. 3. For Resident #117, the facility staff failed to document the provider's order not to initiate orders from the hospital discharge summary for the following medications: multivitamin with folic acid, Duoneb nebulizer treatments, Pulmicort nebulizer treatments, ferrous sulfate, and midodrine. Resident #117's diagnosis list indicated diagnoses, which included, but not limited to Malignant Neoplasm of Colon, Protein-Calorie Malnutrition, Atrial Fibrillation, and Barrett's Esophagus. According to the 5/04/23 Nursing Documentation -V11 assessment, Resident #117 was coded as being alert and oriented to person, place, and time with modified independence in decision making skills for daily routines. Resident #117's clinical record included a hospital Discharge summary dated [DATE] which included discharge orders for multivitamin with folic acid, Duoneb nebulizer treatments, Pulmicort nebulizer treatments, ferrous sulfate, and midodrine. Surveyor reviewed the resident's admission orders and was unable to locate the medication orders. On 5/11/23 at 10:24 am, surveyor spoke with nurse practitioner (NP) who stated the facility nurse did call them to review Resident #117's discharge summary and they did not wish to continue the orders for multivitamin with folic acid, Duoneb nebulizer treatments, Pulmicort nebulizer treatments, ferrous sulfate, and midodrine. NP stated they instructed the nurse to stop those orders until they saw the resident. On 5/11/23 at 12:20 pm, surveyor spoke with licensed practical nurse (LPN) #1, the facility admitting nurse, and inquired about the provider orders for multivitamin with folic acid, Duoneb nebulizer treatments, Pulmicort nebulizer treatments, ferrous sulfate, and midodrine. LPN #1 stated they spoke with the NP, and they did not want to continue those orders and they should have put a note in the chart. Surveyor requested and received the facility policy entitled Nursing Documentation which read in part .2. Documentation includes information about the patient's status, nursing assessment and interventions, expected outcomes, evaluation of the patient's outcomes, and responses to nursing care . On 5/11/23 at approximately 2:45 pm, surveyor met with the administrator, director of nursing, and resource nurse and discussed the concern of staff failing to document the provider's decision not to initiate orders from the hospital discharge summary. No further information regarding this concern was presented to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 5/12/23. 4. For Resident #106 the facility staff failed to document the administration of medications. Resident #106's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to acute pancreatitis, diabetes mellitus type 2, hypothyroidism, hyperlipidemia, glaucoma, and hypocalcemia. Resident #104's most recent minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 04/19/23 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 15 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident is cognitively intact. Surveyor reviewed Resident #104's comprehensive care plan, which contained care plans for Resident exhibits or is at risk for cardiovascular symptoms or complications related to diagnosis of HTN (hypertension), The resident has a diagnosis of diabetes: insulin dependent, Hypothyroid disease, and Resident has vision impairment related to Glaucoma. Interventions for these care plans included administer medications as ordered. Resident #104's clinical record was reviewed and contained a physician's order summary for the month of May 2023, which read in part Atorvastatin Calcium Oral Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium). Give 10 mg by mouth at bedtime for HLD (hyperlipidemia), Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol Ophthalmic Solution 0.2-0.5% (Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol Maleate). Instill 1 drop in both eyes every morning and at bedtime for glaucoma, Humalog Subcutaneous Solution (Insulin Lispro). Inject 6 unit subcutaneously before meals for DM (diabetes mellitus) type 2. Hold for glucose under 150, Lantus Subcutaneous Solution 100 unit/ml (Insulin Glargine). Inject 17 unit subcutaneously every morning and at bedtime for diabetes, Latanoprost Solution 0.005%. Instill 1 drop in both eyes at bedtime for glaucoma, Levothyroxine Sodium Oral Tablet 75 mcg (levothyroxine Sodium). Give 1 tablet by mouth in the morning for hypothyroid, Lisinopril Oral Tablet 5 mg (lisinopril). Give 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime for HTN (hypertension), Midodrine HCl Tablet 10 mg. Give 1 tablet by mouth three times a day for hypotension, and Sevelamer Carbonate Tablet 800 mg. Give 1 tablet by mouth before meals for hypocalcemia. Resident #104's electronic medication administration record (eMAR) was reviewed and contained entries as above. The entries for atorvastatin, brimonidine, Lantus, latanoprost, lisinopril, and midodrine were not initialed on 05/04/23 at 9:00 pm. The entries for brimonidine, Humalog, levothyroxine, and sevelamer were not initialed on 05/05/23 at 6:30 am. Surveyor reviewed Resident #106's nurses' progress notes and could not find any notes that indicated the medications were held/not administered. Surveyor spoke with the director of nursing (DON) and resource nurse on 05/11/23 at 1:50 pm regarding Resident #106. Resource nurse stated that a QAPI (quality assurance performance improvement) plan was implemented on 05/04/23 due to identified issues with medication administration, documentation, etc. Resource nurse stated this plan was ongoing. Surveyor spoke with the DON on 05/11/23 at 4:45 pm, and DON stated they had talked with the nurse working the 7p-7a shift on 05/04-05/05/23. and that nurse stated they do not know why the medications were not documented as administered, and they do not recall not administering the medications. Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility policy entitled Medication Administration: Oral, which read in part 7. Document: 7.1 Administration of medication; 7.4 If drug is withheld, record reason. The concern of not documenting medications administered was discussed with the administrator, DON, and resource nurse on 05/11/23 at 5:15 pm. No further information provided prior to exit. Based on staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to maintain complete and/or accurate clinical record/documentation for four of 21 sampled residents, Resident #103, Resident #108, Resident #117, and Resident #106. The findings were: 1. The facility staff failed to document Resident #103's dressing changes accurately. Resident #103's minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 02/01/2023 coded the resident as a 14 out of 15 in the brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score in Section C - cognitive patterns. Resident #103 required assistance with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene as coded in Section G (Functional Status). Resident #103's clinical record contained a provider order dated 05/04/23 for wound care/surgical incision right below knee amputation (BKA): cleanse with inhouse wound cleanser (IHWC), pat dry, cover small open area with xeroform, then with non-stick telfa and ABD pad. Secure with Kling or Kerlix every day shift every 2 days for wound care. A review of the resident's treatment administration record (TAR) for the month of May 2023 identified the wound care order was documented as completed on Thursday (05/04/23), Saturday (05/06/23), Monday (05/08/23), and Wednesday (05/10/23). On Thursday 05/11/23, the facility's assistant director of nursing (ADON) prepared to change the resident's dressing with this surveyor observing the treatment. The ADON said the dressing was due to be changed since it was last changed on Tuesday (05/09/23) and it was due every other day. The resident acknowledged his dressing had been changed by the director of nursing (DON) on Tuesday because the DON wanted to take pictures as part of a weekly assessment. Resident #103's wound dressing had the date 05/09/23 (Tuesday) written on it prior to the ADON changing the dressing on 05/11/23. The DON was asked about Resident #103's dressing change and she acknowledged she changed his dressing on Tuesday, 05/09/23 as part of a weekly assessment to include pictures. The DON did not have an explanation why that dressing change was not documented in the clinical record, either in the TAR or in the progress notes, and voiced she thought she did document the treatment. The licensed practical nurse (LPN #4) who documented the dressing change was completed on Wednesday 05/10/23, was interviewed on the phone with the administrator present. The LPN was aware the administrator was present and stated he had changed the dressing on Monday and knew it was due every other day. When the nurse went into the room on Wednesday, the resident said his dressing had been changed the day before and was not due therefore, the LPN did not change the dressing. The LPN#4 stated he had charted in error that he changed the dressing on Wednesday and should have made a progress note and should have gone into the computer to strike out the documented treatment for Wednesday 05/10/23. On 05/12/23 at approximately 10:50 a.m., Resident #103's May 2023 TAR was reviewed. LPN#4 had updated the documentation for that dressing change as NN meaning No/See Nurses Notes with a progress note that read the resident had refused the dressing change on Wednesday. However, the dressing change the DON completed on Tuesday (05/09/23) was not documented on the TAR. There was a late entry progress note made on 05/11/23 at 3:52 p.m. that the DON had changed the dressing on 05/09/23 as part of a Swift assessment. The dressing change the ADON completed with the surveyor observing on Thursday (05/11/23) had not been documented in the TAR or progress notes. On 05/11/23 at 11:05 a.m., the administrator and regional consultant were notified of the continued documentation concerns related to Resident #103's dressing changes. LPN #4 was interviewed on 05/12/23 at 11:15 a.m. in the conference room with the administrator and resource consultant nurse present. The LPN acknowledged Resident #103 did not use the word refused the dressing change on 05/10/23 but when the nurse said he was going to change the dressing, the resident reported the dressing had been changed yesterday. The LPN said, That's what I'd call refusing. The resource consultant nurse provided a policy titled NSG113 Nursing Documentation which read in part, PRACTICE STANDARDS 1. Documentation of nursing care is recorded in the medical record and is reflective of the care provided by nursing staff. Nurses will not: 1.1 Document services that were not performed; 1.2 Document services before they are performed;. No further information was provided prior to the exit conference.
Mar 2023 20 deficiencies 1 IJ (1 affecting multiple)
CRITICAL (K) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

Someone could have died · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, resident interview, family interview, clinical record review, facility document review, t...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, resident interview, family interview, clinical record review, facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide wound management as evidenced by the absence of assessments, monitoring, and/or treatment for of 5 out 33 residents. This resulted in wound infections and/or wound deterioration for Resident #10, Resident #4, Resident #42, Resident #36, and Resident #149. The facility also failed to implement provider orders at the time they were ordered for 1 of 33 residents reviewed, Resident #199. On 3/15/23 at 3:50 PM, the surveyors notified the facility of the Immediate Jeopardy determination, Level IV Pattern. The facility staff implemented an abatement plan that was verified by the survey team through additional observations, interviews, and document reviews. The facility staff was notified that the Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 3/17/23 at 4:09 PM. The findings included: 1. For Resident #10 the facility staff failed to provide wound management resulting in a wound infection. Resident #10's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to anemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dementia, basal cell carcinoma of skin, and hypertension. Resident #10's most recent minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 02/07/23 coded the resident as 6 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident is severely cognitively impaired. Section M, skin conditions, subsection M1040, Other Ulcers, Wounds, and Skin Problems coded the resident as having open lesion(s) other than ulcers, rashes, cuts (e.g., cancer lesion). Resident #10's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and contained a care plan for Resident at risk for skin breakdown r/t (related to) decreased mobility, incontinence, fragility of skin, oxygen use . Interventions for this care plan include Observe skin condition daily with ADL's (activities of daily living) and report abnormalities, provide wound treatment as ordered, and weekly skin checks by license nurse. Resident #10's clinical record was reviewed and contained a physician's order summary for the month of March 2023, which read in part Cleanse growth the center of back with Dakin's solution, pat dry, apply Dakin's wet to dry dressing to wound bed and secure with dry dressing, change BID (twice a day) and PRN (as needed) every day shift for wound care and Cleanse scalp wound (exposed skull) with soap and water, cleanse periwound with Dakin's solution, pat dry, apply TAO to irritated periwound and cover entire scalp wound with dry dressing BID and PRN every day and night shift for wound care. Resident #10's treatment administration record (TAR) for the month of March 2023 was reviewed and contained entries as above. The entry for Cleanse growth to center of back . only had one section for initials on the TAR. These entries were initialed as being completed as ordered. This surveyor observed Resident #10 on 03/12/23 at 3:30 pm. Resident was resting in bed; no dressing was observed in place to scalp wound. Exposed skull was observed by surveyor. Resident #10's clinical record contained a Physician's Telephone Order form dated 02/06/23, which read in part Keflex 500 mg TID (three times a day)-wound infection top of head x 10 days. This surveyor, along with licensed practical nurse (LPN) #1 and certified nurse's aide (CNA) #1 observed Resident #10 on 03/13/23 at 1:00 pm. Surveyor observed dressing in place to resident's scalp at this time. CNA #1 and LPN #1 rolled resident onto side, and surveyor observed dressing in place to lesion on resident's upper back. Surveyor asked LPN #1 if dressing had a date on it, and LPN #1 first stated that it did not, then stated Oh, yeah, it does. Surveyor asked LPN #1 what the date on the dressing was, and LPN #1 stated March 9th. Surveyor requested to see the dressing once it was removed and observed the date on the dressing to read 03/09/23 7a-7p along with initials. When LPN #1 removed the dressing from Resident #10's wound, surveyor observed moderate amount of drainage both on the dressing and wound bed. Dressing had a dark brown ring, with drainage in the center of the ringed area. Surveyor asked LPN #1 to describe the wound, and LPN #1 stated greenish-brown, foul-smelling discharge. LPN #1 stated to the surveyor that, according to the date on the dressing, that it appeared that 7 dressing changes have been missed to resident's back lesion. Surveyor asked LPN #1 if lesion had worsened since they last observed it, and LPN #1 stated, It definitely has more drainage. LPN #1 removed the dressing from resident's scalp and stated to surveyor that scalp wound was not supposed to have a dressing on it. This Surveyor observed scant amount of greenish discharge on scalp dressing. LPN #1 later informed surveyor that Resident #10 should have a dressing on scalp lesion. Review of Resident #10's clinical record revealed that resident was placed on oral antibiotic for wound infection starting 03/14/23. This surveyor spoke with the assistant director of nursing (ADON) on 03/14/23 at 10:50 am regarding Resident #10's wound care. Surveyor asked ADON what their expectations were for wound care, and ADON stated they would expect the nurses to follow the physician's orders for each resident receiving wound care. This surveyor reviewed Resident #10's clinical record and could not locate any wound assessments, including measurements, description of wounds, or skin assessments. The survey team spoke with the director of nursing (DON) on 03/15/23 at 10:00 am regarding wound management. DON stated they measure wounds weekly, and that information is located in their office. DON stated that weekly skin assessments were to be performed on all residents and recorded in clinical record. This Surveyor reviewed Resident #10's clinical record and could not locate any skin assessments. The survey team spoke with family nurse practitioner (FNP) on 03/20/23 at 1:25 pm regarding wound management. Surveyor asked FNP if missed assessments and dressing changes not being done as ordered could contribute to wound infections and FNP stated that it could. The concern of not providing wound management was discussed with the administrator, DON, and Market Clinical Lead on 03/20/23 at 3:00 pm. No further information was provided prior to exit. 2. For Resident #4 the facility staff failed to provide wound management which resulted in the resident being treated for a wound infection. Resident #4 was admitted the facility on 02/13/21 and readmitted on [DATE]. Resident #4's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to multiple sclerosis, depression, anxiety, and contractures of muscles. The most recent minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 02/06/23 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 14 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident is cognitively intact. Section M, skin conditions, coded the resident as having one stage 1 pressure ulcer that was present upon admission. Section M, subsection M1040, other ulcers, wounds and skin problems coded the resident as none of the above present. This subsection includes surgical wounds. Section M of Resident #4's admission MDS with an ARD of 02/20/21 coded the resident as having one stage III pressure ulcer present upon admission, one stage IV pressure ulcer present upon admission and one unstageable pressure ulcer present upon admission. Resident #4's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and contained a care plan for Resident at nutrition risk r/t (related to) . Wounds: Surgical PI Open wound to Rt. (right) hip skin fold, healing. PI Rt. Heel . and . is at risk for continuing impaired skin integrity related to diagnosis of MS (multiple sclerosis), impaired mobility . Type: Pressure ulcers. Interventions for both care plans included Provide wound treatment as ordered and Labs per orders. This Surveyor spoke with Resident #4 on 03/12/23 at 3:10 pm. Resident stated they have wounds to right hip and heel and that wound care is supposed to be done twice a day, but there are some nurses that don't do it. Resident #4 stated, I'm lucky if they do it once a day. Resident #4 was concerned that wound care was not being done as ordered. Surveyor spoke with Resident #4 on 03/13/23 at 11:30 am, and asked resident if their wound care had been completed, and resident stated, the dressing was changed yesterday (03/12/23) around lunch time and hasn't been changed since. This Surveyor, along with licensed practical nurse (LPN) #1 and certified nurse's aide (CNA) #1 observed Resident #4's dressing on R hip wound on 03/13/23 at 11:45 am. When CNA #1 rolled resident over, and dressing became visible, CNA #1 stated to LPN #1, it (dressing) don't have a date on it. Surveyor asked LPN #1 if dressing should be dated, and LPN #1 stated that it should be. Surveyor observed that dressing was not dated. LPN #1 removed the dressing, and stated, well, that tells me it's not been changed. Surveyor asked LPN #1 how they could tell dressing had not been changed, and LPN #1 stated by the color of the gauze and the amount of drainage on the dressing. Resident #4's clinical record was reviewed and contained a physician's order summary for the month of March 2023, which read in part Cleanse post-surgical wound to right hip with Dakin's solution, pat dry, apply collagen powder to wound bed, cover with calcium alginate and secure with dry dressing BID (twice a day) every day and night shift for Wound Right Hip Order Date 02/28/2023 Start Date 02/28/2023 and Wound(s): Monitor site(s) daily for status of surrounding tissue and wound pain. Monitor for status of dressing(s), If applicable, Additional Documentation in NN (nurse's notes) as needed every day shift. Order Date 03/12/2023. Start Date 03/13/2023. Resident #4's TAR for the month of March 2023 was reviewed and contained entries which read in part, Cleanse post-surgical wound to right hip with Dakin's solution, pat dry, apply collagen powder to wound bed, cover with calcium alginate and secure with dry dressing BID (twice a day) every day and night shift for Wound Right Hip. Order Date 02/28/2023. Start Date 02/28/2023, Cleanse are to right heel with IHWC. Apply betadine, let dry and apply skin prep every night shift for wound care and Wound(s): Monitor site(s) daily for status of surrounding tissue and wound pain. Monitor for status of dressing(s), If applicable, Additional Documentation in NN (nurse's notes) as needed every day shift. Order Date 03/12/2023. Start Date 03/13/2023. These entries were initialed as having been completed for all ordered times. This Surveyor reviewed Resident #4's clinical record from January to present for documentation of wound treatment provided to the right hip, right heel, and healing progress of the wounds. Resident #4's clinical record contained an Acute Care summary form dated 01/25/23, which read in part Chief complaint/Nature of Presenting Problem: Follow-up wounds. Location: Right hip fold. Duration: Chronic. Modifying Factors: Culture done and results pending. Quality: Stable. Review of Systems Skin: Open wound to right hip skin fold. Physical Exam Skin: Wound to right hip skin fold is tender to touch. There is yellow/white drainage to wound, and a foul odor is noted. Optifoam patch in place. Labs/Radiology/Tests. Labs: Wound culture has been collected and results pending per nursing. No results received today. Diagnosis, Assessment and Plan: .Open wound of right hip. Continue current wound treatment. This was signed by the family nurse practitioner (FNP). Resident #4's clinical record contained a physician's telephone order form dated 01/30/23, which read in part (1) Culture R (right) hip wound-redness, drainage, foul odor (2) After culture, start Bactrim DS-1 tab PO (by mouth BID (twice daily) x 10 days wound infection. This order was signed by the FNP. Resident #4's clinical record contained a laboratory report dated 02/10/23 for wound culture which indicated the presence of Proteus mirabilis, a gram-negative bacterium. Resident #4's treatment administration record (TAR) for the month of January 2023 was reviewed and contained and entry which read in part, Cleanse right hip with IHWC (wound cleanser), pat dry, apply Maxsorb, and place Optifoam on wound every night shift for wound healing. This entry had a start date of 01/30/23 listed and was initialed as being completed. There were no previous wound care orders related to right hip noted on this TAR. The TAR for January also contained entries which read in part Cleanse area to right heels with IHWC. Apply 4 x 4 boarder (sic) gauze or optifoam) gauze or optifoam for cushion. every day shift Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun for wound care-start date-01/04/2023, -D/C (discontinue) date-02/02/2023, Cleanse area to right heel with IHWC. Apply 4 x 4 boarder (sic) gauze or optifoam for cushion. every night shift for wound care-start date-01/30/2023, -D/C date-02/09/2023 and Wound(s): Monitor site(s) daily for status of surrounding tissue and wound pain. Monitor for status of dressing(s), if applicable, every day shift. The treatment to the heel wound was not initialed as completed on 01/02, 01/03, 01/06, 01/15, 01/18, and 01/23. Resident #4's TAR for the month of February was reviewed and contained entries which read in part, Cleanse right hip surgical wound with Dakin's solution, pat dry. Apply skin prep to peri-wound. Wet-to-dry dressing using Dakin's to wound bed. Secure with dry dressing. two times a day for wound healing-Start Date-02/09/2023 2000 -D/C Date-02/27/2023 2000, not initialed as completed on 02/18/23 at 8 pm. The TAR for February did not contain any entry for wound monitoring. The TAR for February also contained entries which read in part, Cleanse area to right heel with IHWC. Apply 4 x 4 boarder (sic) gauze or optifoam for cushion. every night shift for wound care-start date-01/30/2023, -D/C date-02/09/2023 and Cleanse area to right heel with IHWC. Apply betadine, let dry and apply skin prep every night shift for wound care. This treatment was not initialed as completed on 02/18/23. Resident #4's clinical record contained a physician's telephone order form dated 02/16/23, which read in part (1) Rocephin 1 gm I.V. q (every) day (2) Repeat wound culture x 7 (3) [NAME] consult wound vac R hip. This order was signed by the physician. Resident #4's clinical record also contained a physician's order summary for the month of February 2023, which read in part Culture wound to Right hip one time only for Wound Infection for 1 day This order had a start date of 02/25/23. Surveyor could not locate results of this wound culture. This Surveyor spoke with the assistant director of nursing (ADON) on 03/17/23 at 12:50 pm regarding Resident #4's wound cultures. ADON stated the culture order on 01/30/23 was collected 3 times, and when the lab was contacted for results, they were told the lab did not have a specimen. ADON stated they could not locate results for culture ordered to be done on 02/25/23. This Surveyor spoke with medical technician (MT) at the contracted lab on 03/20/23 at 10:15 am regarding Resident #4's wound cultures. MT stated that the only wound culture orders and specimens they had received were on 01/17/23 and 02/10/23. MT stated they had received no other orders or specimens for wound cultures for Resident #4. This Surveyor spoke with FNP on 03/20/23 at 1:25 pm. Surveyor asked FNP when they expected the wound culture ordered on 01/30/23 to be done, and FNP stated they expected it to be done on the order date. FNP said when they asked about the results, couple of nurses stated they had done it and lab lost it. Surveyor asked FNP if they expected the repeat wound culture to have been done, and FNP stated they did. Surveyor asked FNP if missed assessments and dressing changes not being done as ordered could contribute to wound infections and FNP stated that it could. This Surveyor spoke with the ADON on 03/14/23 at 10:50 am regarding Resident #4's wound care. Surveyor asked ADON what their expectations were for wound care, and ADON stated they would expect the nurses to follow the physician's orders for each resident regarding wound care. Surveyor asked ADON if wound dressings should be dated, and ADON stated that they should be dated and initialed by the nurse completing the wound care. ADON later stated per director of nursing (DON), facility policy did not state that dressings needed to be dated. This Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility policy entitled Wound Dressings: Aseptic which read in part, 2. Gather supplies: 2.7 Prepared label or secondary dressing with date and initials. 27. Apply prepared label. This Survey team spoke with the director of nursing (DON) on 03/15/23 at 10:00 am regarding wound management. DON stated they measure wounds weekly, and that information is located in their office. Surveyor asked DON if dressings should be dated and initialed when changed, and DON stated that is not a part of the facility policy, but they were hoping to have that changed, as that is the expectation. Surveyor referred DON to aforementioned policy, and asked DON what apply prepared label meant, and DON stated they did not know. Surveyor asked DON if Resident #4's hip wound was pressure related and DON stated that Resident #4's hip wound was surgical rather than pressure. Surveyor asked DON what type of surgery the resident had had to the hip and DON stated, Looks to me like he/she has had a hip replacement at some point. He/She has about an 18 scar on that hip. This Surveyor reviewed Resident #4's clinical record and could not locate any wound assessments, including measurements or description of wounds. This Surveyor requested and was provided with Skin Integrity Report forms, which were contained in a notebook housed in the DON's office. The Skin Integrity Report forms for Resident #4 indicated that wound to right hip was both pressure and surgical. The form did not indicate an initial wound date and contained measurements beginning on 01/30/23 and continuing weekly until 03/08/23 that indicate the wound is decreasing in size. A second form with an initial wound date of 02/09/23, indicated a pressure area to right heel, staged as a deep tissue injury. Wound was marked as in-house acquired, with measurements beginning on 02/09/23 and continuing weekly through 03/09/23. These measurements indicate no change to wound. This Surveyor requested evidence that Resident #4's hip wound was surgical rather than pressure and was provided with a surgical consult form which read in part Appt. Date/Time 02/26/2021. Chief Complaint: Skin lesion. HPI (history of present illness): Patient has bilateral hip decubitus ulcers that are necrotic. He/She needs debridement of both. He/She also has been noted to be anemic with hemoglobin in the eight. We will admit him/her to outpatient surgery for transfer transfusion before morning debridement. Plan transfer back to nursing home after surgery. Probable wound VAC application. Patient has severe lower extremity contracture secondary to advanced MS. The concern of not providing wound management for Resident #4 was discussed with the administrator, DON, and Market Clinical Lead on 03/20/23 at 3:00 pm. No further information was provided prior to exit. 3. For Resident #42 the facility staff failed provide wound management, resulting in a wound infection. Resident #42's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to hypertensive heart disease, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease, and anxiety. Resident #42's most recent minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 02/04/23 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 11 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. Section M, skin conditions coded the resident as having five stage II pressure ulcers that were present upon admission, and no other skin conditions. Resident #42's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and contained a care plan for Resident has actual skin breakdown related to top of right foot, right heel, left upper buttocks, left lower buttock, right buttock, coccyx, and sacrum related to decreased activity, incontinence. Interventions for this care plan included Observe skin for signs/symptoms of skin breakdown, provide wound treatment as ordered, weekly skin checks by licensed nurse, and weekly wound assessment to include measurements and description of wound. Resident's clinical record was reviewed and contained a physician's order summary for the month of March 2023, which read in part . consult for necrotic wound to R ankle. Needs to be done as soon as possible, Cleanse area to top of right foot with Dakin's solution, 25%, pat dry. Apply Santyl on nonstick pad to wound bed. Cover with dry dressing daily and prn (as needed) every day shift for wound care, Cleanse stage 3 PU (pressure ulcer) to L (left) lower buttock with Dakin's solution, pat dry, apply skin prep to periwound, apply Dakin's wet to dry to wound bed and secure with dry dressing BID (twice a day) and PRN every day and night shift for wound care, Cleanse stage 3 PU to L upper buttock with Dakin's solution, pat dry, apply skin prep to periwound, apply Dakin's wet to dry to wound bed and secure with dry dressing BID and PRN every day and night shift for wound care for 2 weeks, Cleanse stage 3 PU to R buttocks with Dakin's solution, pat dry, apply skin prep to periwound, apply Dakin's wet to dry to wound bed and secure with dry dressing BID and PRN every day and night shift for wound care for 2 weeks, Cleanse unstageable PU on coccyx with Dakin's solution, pat dry, apply skin prep to periwound, apply Dakin's wet to dry to wound bed and secure with dry dressing BID and PRN every day and night shift for wound care for 2 weeks, Cleanse unstageable PU to center sacrum with Dakin's solution, pat dry, apply skin prep to periwound, apply Dakin's wet to dry dressing to wound bed and secure with dry dressing BID and PRN every day and night shift for wound care for 10 days, Cleanse unstageable PU to R heel with Dakin's solution, pat dry, apply skin prep to periwound, apply Santyl on nonstick pad and secure with dry dressing BID and PRN every day and night shift for wound care for 14 days, and Bactrim DS oral tablet 800-160 mg (Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim). Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for wound infection for 14 days. Resident #42's clinical record contained a Physician's Telephone Orders form dated 02/27/23, which read in part (1) DC (discontinue) Macrobid. (2) Bactrim DS 1 tab PO (by mouth) BID (twice a day) x 10 days-wound infections R ankle, foot. This order was signed by the family nurse practitioner (FNP). Resident #42's treatment administration record (TAR) for the month of March 2023 was reviewed and contained entries as above. Each of these entries had not been initialed as completed on two separate occasions. Resident #42's February 2023 TAR contained entries, which read in part Cleanse area to right heel with IHWC (wound cleanser), pat dry and apply bordered foam dressing every day shift for open area, Cleanse area to right posterior thigh with IHWC, pat dry, and apply 4 x 4 bordered foam dressing every day shift for open area, Cleanse top of right foot with IHWC, pat dry, and apply bordered foam dressing every day shift for abrasion, and Cleanse area to coccyx with IHWC, pat dry, and apply bordered foam dressing every day shift for open area. Each of these entries had not been initialed as completed on three separate occasions. This Surveyor, along with licensed practical nurse (LPN) #1 observed Resident #42's dressings to sacrum, coccyx, and buttocks on 03/13/23 at 2:30 pm. Dressing to sacrum did not have a date on it. Dressings to resident's foot, heels, and ankles all had dates and initials. LPN #1 stated they had completed wound care to these area's earlier in the day. Surveyor asked LPN #1 how they knew when the dressings to the sacral area had last been changed, and LPN #1 stated that without a date, there was no way to know when wound care was last completed. This Surveyor spoke with the assistant director of nursing (ADON) on 03/14/23 at 10:50 am regarding Resident #42's wound care. Surveyor asked ADON what their expectations were for wound care, and ADON stated they would expect the nurses to follow the physician's orders for each resident regarding wound care. Surveyor asked ADON if wound dressings should be dated, and ADON stated that they should be dated and initialed by the nurse completing the wound care. ADON later stated per DON, facility policy did not state that dressings needed to be dated. This Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility policy entitled Wound Dressings: Aseptic which read in part, 2. Gather supplies: 2.7 Prepared label or secondary dressing with date and initials. 27. Apply prepared label. The Survey team spoke with the director of nursing (DON) on 03/15/23 at 10:00 am regarding wound management. DON stated they measure wounds weekly, and that information is located in their office. Surveyor asked DON if dressings should be dated and initialed when changed, and DON stated that is not a part of the facility policy, but they were hoping to have that changed, as that is the expectation. Surveyor referred DON to aforementioned policy, and asked DON what prepared label meant, and DON stated they did not know. This Surveyor requested and was provided with Skin Integrity Report forms, which were contained in a notebook housed in the DON's office. This notebook contained six forms for Resident #42, which addressed unstageable pressure areas to right heel, right achilles, sacrum/coccyx, right buttock, left outer thigh/lower buttock and a stage II pressure areas to upper left buttock. Each of these areas were marked as present upon admission, with weekly measurements beginning on 02/01/23 and continuing through 03/14/23. These measurements indicated the right heel wound was unchanged, right achilles wound had decreased from 2.5 cm x 1.7 cm to 2.1 cm x 1.3 cm, sacram/coccyx wound had decreased in length from 2 cm to 1 cm, but increased in width from 1 cm to 2.6 cm and went from a depth of 0 to .25 cm. Right buttocks wound decreased in length from 1 cm to 0.8 cm, and increased in width from 0.5 cm to 0.6 cm, and went from a depth of 0 to 0.25 cm. Right outer thigh wound decreased in length from 2 cm to 1.4 cm, and increased in width from 1 cm to 1.5 cm, anad went from a depth of 0 to .25 cm. Left buttock wound decreased in length from 2 cm to 1.8 cm, increased in width from 1.5 cm to 1.7 cm, and went from a depth of 0 to 0.25 cm. Two surveyors, along with LPN #1 observed Resident #42's wounds on 03/14/23 at 4:45 pm. LPN #1 stated that areas to the top of resident's right foot and right ankle/lower leg were arterial rather than pressure. Resident's right heel had dark brown eschar and LPN #1 stated that area was unstageable pressure ulcer. Areas to resident's sacral area (sacrum, coccyx, buttocks) were red with slough present in wound bed. This Survey team spoke with family nurse practitioner (FNP) on 03/20/23 at 1:25 pm regarding wound management. Surveyor asked FNP if missed assessments and dressing changes not being done as ordered could contribute to wound infections and FNP stated that it could. The concern of not providing wound management was discussed with the administrator, DON, and Market Clinical Lead on 03/20/23 at 3:00 pm. No further information was provided prior to exit. 6. The facility staff failed to ensure provider orders for Clindamycin (antibiotic) by mouth, Lasix (diuretic) injectable and Promod (protein supplement) were implemented when ordered for Resident #199. Resident #199's admission record listed his diagnoses included but were not limited to, Covid-19, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and Encephalomyelitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord). The minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date of 12/16/21 coded the resident's brief interview for mental status (BIMS) a 01 out of 15 in Section C (cognitive patterns). Section G (functional status) coded him needing extensive assistance with bed mobility, eating, and toilet use. The clinical record contained a nurse practitioner (NP) Acute Visit Document with a date of service on 3/02/22. The diagnosis, assessment and plan portion of the document listed provider orders which included, but were not limited to: 1. Lasix 20mg intramuscular injection in AM. 2. Clindamycin 150mg by mouth twice a day for 5 days for cellulitis of bilateral lower extremities. 3. Promod (or other protein supplement) 30ml by mouth daily. A review of Resident #199's March 2022 Medication Administration Record (MAR) noted: 1. Lasix 20mg IM injection was administered on 3/05/22. 2. Clindamycin 150mg orally was administered on 3/04/22. 3. Promod 30ml by mouth was administered on 3/05/22. The nurse practitioner (NP) who wrote the orders on 3/02/22 was interviewed via phone on 3/17/23 at 2:20 p.m. The NP stated her expectation was for those orders to be implemented the next day, 3/03/22. The administrator was informed of these findings on 3/17/23 (via phone) and again on 03/19/23 in person. No further information was provided prior to the exit conference. 4. For Resident #36, facility staff failed to provide ordered wound care to promote healing. Resident #36 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses including (by listed date of diagnosis) type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, morbid obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, muscle weakness, hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure, local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus infection, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute exacerbation, atrial fibrillation, sepsis due to escherichia coli, bacteremia. On the minimum data set assessment with assessment reference date 2/1/23, the resident scored 14/15 on the brief interview for mental status and was assessed as without signs of delirium, psychosis, or behaviors affecting care. This surveyor interviewed the resident on 3/12/23 concerning life in the facility. Clinical record review revealed two recent hospitalizations with wound infections: 12/27/22 through 1/3/23 and 1/14 through 1/20/23. Prior to the hospitalization on 12/27/22, clinical record review revealed A physician order dated 11/7/22 through 1/3/23 for Cleanse area to right stump with WC/VASHE (wound cleanser). Apply xeroform, then cover with border foam each day shift Tue, Thu for wound care. The treatment was not documented as completed 12/1, 12/6, 12/8, 12/13, 12/15, and 12/22. The resident was hospitalized for sepsis and right below the knee amputation infection on 12/27. A nursing progress note dated 12/26/22 stated Note: Resident noted to have scab on LLE front lower area. Redness, swelling and pain surrounding scabbing with bleeding present. This nurse contacted Dr. with new orders: 1) Culture wound in AM 2) CBC (complete blood count) and BMP (basic metabolic panel) 3) Keflex PO BID x 7 days. The most re[TRUNCATED]
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 observation, resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility st...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide the necessary treatment and services to promote wound healing and prevent infection for four of 33 residents in the survey sample, Resident #37, 42, 299, 199. Resident #37 experienced harm due to the development of osteomyelitis and the subsequent invasive treatment procedures that were required. The findings include: 1. For resident #37, the facility failed to provide treatment as ordered to the resident's left heel pressure ulcer leading to osteomyelitis (inflammation of bone caused by infection). In the course of treating the infection, resident #37 received a surgical wound debridement, insertion of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC line) for intravenous (IV) antibiotics and two wound cultures. Each of these procedures were invasive and placed the resident at risk for further discomfort and stress. Resident #37's diagnoses included but were not limited to the following: Diabetes type 2, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease and difficulty walking. The most recent quarterly minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 12/6/22 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score of 12 out of 15, indicating minor cognitive impairment. Under the functional ability section of the MDS, resident was coded as being independent with ambulation, with ambulation only occurring once or twice in the lookback period. Under the pain assessment interview section of the MDS, resident reported a pain level of 7 out of 10 on a numeric scale and reported that pain interfered with sleeping and limited their day-to-day activities. On 3/13/23 at 11:30 am surveyor observed resident #37 lying in bed with left foot exposed. Surveyor noted that resident had a wound on their heel that was open with slight drainage. Resident stated that the wound had been there, a good while and that the nurse was coming to see about it. Surveyor asked if the area was painful and resident stated, oh yeah, it hurts most of the time. During the clinical record review, surveyor noted that resident #37 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The Nursing Documentation Assessment for 8/31/22 was reviewed. The nurse documented that the skin was assessed and there were no wounds identified. There is another section that speaks specifically to the feet and the nurse marked no to the presence of redness, maceration or breakdown on the heels. The first mention of the left heel wound was by the nurse practitioner (NP) on 9/2/22 in a progress note that stated resident had a wound to the left heel. A provider order was received on the same date, 9/02/22, to treat the left heel wound by cleansing with wound cleanser and applying a wet to dry dressing daily. According to the September 2022 treatment administration record (TAR) this treatment was not done on 9/3/22 and 9/10/22 as there were blanks for those days. The NP saw resident #37 again on 9/13/22, the progress note documented in part, wound has healed except one area of peeling skin, which should require minimal treatment. A provider order was received on 9/13/22 to change the frequency of the treatment to every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The October 2022 TAR indicated that the treatment to the left heel wound was not provided 10/6/22, 10/11/22, 10/22/22, and 10/29/22. The November 2022 TAR indicated treatment was also not provided on 11/10/22, 11/15/22, 11/17/22, 11/22/22, and 11/29/22. On November 11, 2022, the NP documented in a progress note that the left heel wound was draining brown drainage and gave an order for the antibiotic Bactrim DS 800-160 mg to be given orally twice daily for 10 days. The December 2022 TAR indicated that treatments to the left heel wound were not provided on 12/1/22, 12/6/22, 12/8/22, 12/13/22, 12/15/22, 12/22/22, 12/27/22, and 12/29/22. The January 2022 TAR indicated that treatment to the wound was not provided on 1/3/23, 1/12/23, 1/17/23, and 1/19/23. On 1/6/23 a provider order was received to x-ray the left foot. The conclusion in the radiology report stated, Subtle osteolysis/erosive changes at the posterior inferior calcaneus concerning for infection/osteomyelitis. An MRI was recommended. A wound culture of the left heel wound was ordered 1/11/23 which revealed the wound was infected with methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Bactrim DS 800-160 mg twice daily for ten days was again ordered for the infection. The wound culture was repeated per provider order on 1/23/23 which was positive for the presence of infection. Surveyor was unable to locate the sensitivity report in the clinical record. On 1/30/23 the NP documented in a progress note, ulcer has worsened with foul odor and black areas on edges as well as redness. On 2/1/23 another round of the antibiotic Bactrim DS was ordered twice daily for ten days. The MRI was done 2/3/23 and the report impression was large heel wound with osteomyelitis of the posterior calcaneus. Resident #37 underwent a surgical procedure to debride the wound on 2/6/23. On 2/9/23 resident #37 had a PICC line placed, and a wound vac was applied to the left heel. On 2/13/23 the NP documented in a progress note left foot wound was originally a diabetic ulcer that healed and then developed into a pressure ulcer due to the patient's habit of laying in the bed and friction on the foot. On 2-23-23 a new provider order was received to administer the antibiotic Vancomycin HCL intravenous solution, 1.5 grams every two days for six weeks for a diagnosis of osteomyelitis of the left heel. On 3/16/23 at 12:53 PM surveyor interviewed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3 regarding resident #37 and asked what the blanks on the TAR ' s indicated. They stated, if there's a blank for those days, it means the treatment wasn't done. Surveyor reviewed with LPN #3 the missing treatments and the progression of the wound and asked them what their professional opinion was. LPN #3 stated, I think the lack of treatment caused the wound to get worse. On 3/16/23 at 2:16 PM, surveyor asked the Director of Nursing (DON) for any wound measurements for resident #37's left heel from their admission 8/31/23 to current. On 3/20/23 at 11:44 am surveyor interviewed DON regarding the lack of documentation on admission of the left foot wound. DON stated they were not employed at the facility at that time. DON stated the wound should have been captured on the admission assessment/nursing documentation per policy, and if it was not there, she cannot speak as to why. DON agreed that a wound on the heel should be considered as pressure rather than diabetic. DON also stated that resident #37 was constantly up walking on it and digging their heels in the bed and foot board, before the foot board was removed. Surveyor was provided with a policy entitled, Skin Integrity and Wound Management, with a revision date of 2/1/23, that reads in part, A comprehensive initial and ongoing nursing assessment of intrinsic an extrinsic factor that influence skin health, skin/wound impairment, and the ability of a wound to heal will be performed. The DON also provided surveyor with copies of wound assessments for resident #37's left heel from September 2022 to November of 2022, but these were labeled as being a wound to the Right heel, not the left. DON reported that they began measuring the wound in January 2023 and provided surveyor with a worksheet entitled, Skin Integrity Report. This report had measurements documented each week beginning 1/25/23. On 3/20/23 at 1:40 PM surveyor interviewed the NP, other staff member #11. Surveyor asked if they were aware of the missed treatments in the months leading up to the osteomyelitis diagnosis, NP stated, no I was not. Surveyor asked if the missed treatments might have caused the wound to deteriorate, NP stated, yes it definitely could have. The above concerns were discussed with the Administrator, Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing on 3/17/23 at 4:00 PM and again with the Administrator and administrative staff #4 on 3/20/23. No further information was provided to the survey team prior to the exit conference. 3. For Resident #299, the facility staff failed to provide treatment as ordered to an area of excoriation that later developed into a pressure injury and failed to document an assessment of the pressure area at the time of discovery. This was a closed record review: Resident #299's diagnosis list indicated diagnoses, which included, but not limited to Metabolic Encephalopathy, Aftercare following Joint Replacement Surgery, Dislocation of Internal Right Hip Prosthesis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Unspecified Dementia, and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The admission minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 10/25/22 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score of 9 out of 15 indicating the resident was moderately cognitively impaired. Resident #299 was coded as requiring extensive assistance with bed mobility, dressing and being totally dependent on staff with toilet use and bathing. The resident was coded as being at risk of developing pressure ulcers/injuries with no current unhealed pressure ulcers/injuries. Resident #299 was coded for the presence of a surgical wound and moisture associated skin damage (MASD). Resident #299 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], the nursing admission assessment entitled Nursing Documentation - V 11 dated 10/18/22 at 11:07 pm documented the presence of moisture associated skin damage (MASD) to the coccyx. A physician's order to wash coccyx with soap and water, pat dry, and apply Calazime paste every day and night shift for excoriation began 10/19/22. According to the resident's October 2022 Treatment Administration Record (TAR) the treatment to the coccyx was not administered on 10/19/22 nightshift, 10/21/22 dayshift, and 10/22/22 dayshift. A nursing progress note dated 10/23/22 at 11:00 am stated in part . Stage 3 noted to coccyx. Pt [patient] states 'yeah, it's sore'. Orders placed . A new physician's order to cleanse coccyx with wound cleanser, pat dry, apply zguard, place non-adhesive optifoam on every 3 days or as needed. Surveyor was unable to locate documentation describing the area to the coccyx. Resident #299 was seen by the family nurse practitioner (FNP) on 10/24/22, the progress note stated in part .Wound care to buttocks per stage 2 protocol. Dr. [name omitted] consult for stage 2 wound with slough to buttocks . Surveyor was unable to locate any subsequent documentation of the area to the coccyx until 11/01/22 at which time the wound was photographed, measured, and assessed. At that time the area was documented as an unstageable pressure area to the sacrum measuring 9.15 cm in length and 4.91 cm in width with 100% of the wound bed with slough. The assessment documented the resident's pain level as a 6 out of 10 stating the resident complains of pain during dressing change and when wet. The assessment also noted to schedule a consult with Dr. [name omitted] immediately. A nursing progress note dated 11/07/22 at 4:59 pm stated in part Consultation complete with Dr. [name omitted]. Resident is to have wound debridement next Tuesday 11/15/22 at 9 am . A nursing progress note dated 11/15/22 at 8:49 am documented in part Resident #299 departed facility for wound debridement. On 3/14/23 at 10:20 am, surveyor spoke with the Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator (CRC) who documented the 11/01/22 wound assessment and they stated they must have been working the floor that day and does not recall the resident's wound. Resident #299's unstageable area to the coccyx was again assessed and photographed on 11/08/22. The area was described as measuring 7.26 cm in length and 4 cm in width reflecting a decrease in size. The wound bed was described as having 100% slough with an intact serum filled blister. Surveyor attempted to interview the wound nurse at the time of Resident #299's admission, however, they were no longer employed by the facility. Surveyor requested and received the facility policy entitled Skin Integrity and Wound Management with an effective date of 7/01/01 and a revision date of 2/01/23 which read in part: 6. The licensed nurse will: 6.5 Complete wound evaluation upon admission/readmission, new in-house acquired, weekly, and with unanticipated decline in wounds. On 3/17/23 at 4:00 pm, the survey team met with the administrator, director of nursing, and assistant director of nursing and discussed the concern of the staff failing to provide treatment to Resident #299's area of excoriation to the coccyx on three separate occasions prior to area deteriorating into a pressure injury and failing to document an assessment of the area when the pressure area was discovered. 2. For Resident #42 the facility staff failed to provide treatment to promote healing and prevent infection of pressure ulcers. Resident #42's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to hypertensive heart disease, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease, and anxiety. Resident #42's most recent minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 02/04/23 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 11 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. Section M, skin conditions coded the resident as having five stage II pressure ulcers that were present upon admission, and no other skin conditions. Resident #42's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and contained a care plan for Resident has actual skin breakdown related to top of right foot, right heel, left upper buttocks, left lower buttock, right buttock, coccyx, and sacrum related to decreased activity, incontinence. Interventions for this care plan included Observe skin for signs/symptoms of skin breakdown, provide wound treatment as ordered, weekly skin checks by licensed nurse, and weekly wound assessment to include measurements and description of wound. Resident's clinical record was reviewed and contained a physician's order summary for the month of March 2023, which read in part . consult for necrotic wound to R ankle. Needs to be done as soon as possible, Cleanse area to top of right foot with Dakin's solution, 25%, pat dry. Apply Santyl on nonstick pad to wound bed. Cover with dry dressing daily and prn (as needed) every day shift for wound care, Cleanse stage 3 PU (pressure ulcer) to L (left) lower buttock with Dakin's solution, pat dry, apply skin prep to periwound, apply Dakin's wet to dry to wound bed and secure with dry dressing BID (twice a day) and PRN every day and night shift for wound care, Cleanse stage 3 PU to L upper buttock with Dakin's solution, pat dry, apply skin prep to periwound, apply Dakin's wet to dry to wound bed and secure with dry dressing BID and PRN every day and night shift for wound care for 2 weeks, Cleanse stage 3 PU to R buttocks with Dakin's solution, pat dry, apply skin prep to periwound, apply Dakin's wet to dry to wound bed and secure with dry dressing BID and PRN every day and night shift for wound care for 2 weeks, Cleanse unstageable PU on coccyx with Dakin's solution, pat dry, apply skin prep to periwound, apply Dakin's wet to dry to wound bed and secure with dry dressing BID and PRN every day and night shift for wound care for 2 weeks, Cleanse unstageable PU to center sacrum with Dakin's solution, pat dry, apply skin prep to periwound, apply Dakin's wet to dry dressing to wound bed and secure with dry dressing BID and PRN every day and night shift for wound care for 10 days, Cleanse unstageable PU to R heel with Dakin's solution, pat dry, apply skin prep to periwound, apply Santyl on nonstick pad and secure with dry dressing BID and PRN every day and night shift for wound care for 14 days, and Bactrim DS oral tablet 800-160 mg (Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim). Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for wound infection for 14 days. Resident #42's clinical record contained a Physician's Telephone Orders form dated 02/27/23, which read in part (1) DC (discontinue) Macrobid. (2) Bactrim DS 1 tab PO (by mouth) BID (twice a day) x 10 days-wound infections R ankle, foot. This order was signed by the family nurse practitioner (FNP). Resident #42's treatment administration record (TAR) for the month of March 2023 was reviewed and contained entries as above. Each of these entries had not been initialed as completed on two separate occasions. Resident #42's February 2023 TAR contained entries, which read in part Cleanse area to right heel with IHWC (wound cleanser), pat dry and apply bordered foam dressing every day shift for open area, Cleanse area to right posterior thigh with IHWC, pat dry, and apply 4 x 4 bordered foam dressing every day shift for open area, Cleanse top of right foot with IHWC, pat dry, and apply bordered foam dressing every day shift for abrasion, and Cleanse area to coccyx with IHWC, pat dry, and apply bordered foam dressing every day shift for open area. Each of these entries had not been initialed as completed on three separate occasions. Surveyor, along with licensed practical nurse (LPN) #1 observed Resident #42's dressings to sacrum, coccyx, and buttocks on 03/13/23 at 2:30 pm. Dressing to sacrum did not have a date on it. Dressings to resident's foot, heels, and ankles all had dates and initials. LPN #1 stated they had completed wound care to these area's earlier in the day. Surveyor asked LPN #1 how they knew when the dressings to the sacral area had last been changed, and LPN #1 stated that without a date, there was no way to know when wound care was last completed. Surveyor spoke with the assistant director of nursing (ADON) on 03/14/23 at 10:50 am regarding Resident #42's wound care. Surveyor asked ADON what their expectations were for wound care, and ADON stated they would expect the nurses to follow the physician's orders for each resident regarding wound care. Surveyor asked ADON if wound dressings should be dated, and ADON stated that they should be dated and initialed by the nurse completing the wound care. ADON later stated per DON, facility policy did not state that dressings needed to be dated. Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility policy entitled Wound Dressings: Aseptic which read in part, 2. Gather supplies: 2.7 Prepared label or secondary dressing with date and initials. 27. Apply prepared label. Survey team spoke with the director of nursing (DON) on 03/15/23 at 10:00 am regarding wound management. DON stated they measure wounds weekly, and that information is located in their office. Surveyor asked DON if dressings should be dated and initialed when changed, and DON stated that is not a part of the facility policy, but they were hoping to have that changed, as that is the expectation. Surveyor referred DON to aforementioned policy, and asked DON what prepared label meant, and DON stated they did not know. Surveyor requested and was provided with Skin Integrity Report forms, which were contained in a notebook housed in the DON's office. This notebook contained six forms for Resident #42, which addressed unstageable pressure areas to right heel, right achilles, sacrum/coccyx, right buttock, left outer thigh/lower buttock and a stage II pressure areas to upper left buttock. Each of these areas were marked as present upon admission, with weekly measurements beginning on 02/01/23 and continuing through 03/14/23. Two surveyors, along with LPN #1 observed Resident #42's wounds on 03/14/23 at 4:45 pm. LPN #1 stated that areas to the top of resident's right foot and right ankle/lower leg were arterial rather than pressure. Resident's right heel had dark brown eschar and LPN #1 stated that area was unstageable pressure ulcer. Areas to resident's sacral area (sacrum, coccyx, buttocks) were red with slough present in wound bed. Survey team spoke with family nurse practitioner (FNP) on 03/20/23 at 1:25 pm regarding wound management. Surveyor asked FNP if missed assessments and dressing changes not being done as ordered could contribute to wound infections and FNP stated that it could. The concern of not providing treatment to promote healing and prevent infection of pressure ulcers management was discussed with the administrator, DON, and Market Clinical Lead on 03/20/23 at 3:00 pm. No further information was provided prior to exit. 4. The facility staff failed to ensure pressure ulcer assessments and treatments were complete for Resident #199. Resident #199's admission record listed his diagnoses included but were not limited to, Covid-19, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and Encephalomyelitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord). The minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date of 12/16/21 coded the resident's brief interview for mental status (BIMS) a 01 out of 15 in Section C (cognitive patterns). Section G (functional status) coded him needing extensive assistance with bed mobility, eating, and toilet use. The clinical record contained a Transfer Summary Sheet from an acute care hospital dated 12/01/21 which described Resident #199's skin integrity as multiple skin tears and a stage 2 decubitus on his left buttock. An admission nursing documentation progress note described the resident's skin injury/wounds as multiple skin tears to bilateral arms and pressure: Stage 2 Left Buttocks. Weekly skin check documents, dated 12/17/21 through 03/04/22, were reviewed. The injury/wound regarding the buttocks was described as moisture associated skin damage until 1/21/22 and 1/28/22 when it was described as a pressure injury with treatment in place. The remaining weekly skin check documents described the left buttocks as moisture associated skin damage, and a pressure injury with one week (2/18/22) not noting the left buttock wound. There was no further description noted on the document or within the progress notes; no wound measurements were found. Provider orders for cleansing the stage 2 injury to the left buttock with wound cleanser, pat dry, and apply Optifoam every day shift was not documented for 12/20/21, 01/25/22, and 3/02/22. The administrator was informed of these findings on 3/14/23 during an interview in person on 3/14/23 and again on 3/19/23. On 3/14/23 at approximately 4:45 p.m., the director of nursing (DON) acknowledged she did not find any wound measurements or further wound/injury descriptions for Resident #199. No further information was provided prior to the exit conference.
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 F0551 (Tag F0551)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to assist the resident representative to transfer the resident to a facility of their choice for 1 of 33 residents in t...

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Based on staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to assist the resident representative to transfer the resident to a facility of their choice for 1 of 33 residents in the survey sample, Resident #199. The findings were: The facility staff failed to assist the resident's representative with transferring Resident #199 to a nursing home in [NAME] Virginia per their preference. Resident #199's admission record listed his diagnoses included but were not limited to, Covid-19, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and Encephalomyelitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord). The minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date of 12/16/21 coded the resident's brief interview for mental status (BIMS) a 01 out of 15 in Section C (cognitive patterns). Section G (functional status) coded him needing extensive assistance with bed mobility, eating, and toilet use. The clinical record contained a document titled, Physician Determination of Capacity which the resident's attending physician signed indicating the resident lacked sufficient mental or physical capacity to appreciate the nature and implications of health care decisions. The document was dated 01/20/22. A grandchild was listed as Emergency Contact #1 and POA - medical (power of attorney - medical) on the admission record. The resident's daughter was listed as Contact #2. Under the assessments within the clinical record, a document titled Post admission Patient-Family Conference - V 3 with an effective date of 12/17/21 was reviewed. The document was completed by one of the facility's social services employees. Within the Expectation portion of the document, it read the resident/resident representative would like to see if a contracted Veteran's Administration (VA) Long Term Care placement would be available and if not, they would like placement in a [NAME] Virginia skilled nursing home. The next social services assessment and documentation found in the clinical record was dated 01/13/2022 and read within the discharge planning/social service plan that social services would assist the family with their preference of transferring the resident to a facility in [NAME] Virginia, preferably a VA contract facility. Resident #199 remained in the facility until being transferred to an acute care hospital approximately three (3) months after admission. The administrator was notified of clinical record findings during an in-person interview in her office on 3/14/23 at 1:15 p.m. The surveyor requested to speak with the social services employee involved with Resident #199. The administrator reported that social worker was no longer employed at the facility but would have her call the surveyor if possible. The facility's current social worker was not employed at the facility during Resident #199's stay. On 3/20/23, the administrator provided an email from the facility's social worker to a [NAME] Virginia nursing home which read the social worker was following up on a referral request. The email was dated 2/21/22 and indicated the [NAME] Virginia nursing home had not received any earlier referral and had been having difficulties with their faxes. The social worker (SW - not a current facility employee) who completed the Post admission Patient-Family Conference was interviewed via phone on 3/16/23 at 2:56 p.m. At the time of Resident #199's admission, her sole responsibility was to complete the Post admission document. She recalled finding out the resident was not service - connected enough to be in a Veteran's Administration facility. She reported that after the resident became Covid positive on 1/25/22, he could not be transferred for 20 days. When asked why a transfer was not facilitated between his admission and becoming Covid positive (over 6 weeks), she reported that a different social worker had the primary responsibility for the facility residents' social service needs during that time. That social worker was not currently employed at the facility and could not be interviewed. These findings were discussed with the administrator in the conference/family room on 03/19/23 in the afternoon.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0582 (Tag F0582)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interviews and document review, the facility staff failed to provide a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (ABN) notification for one (1) of three (3) r...

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Based on interviews and document review, the facility staff failed to provide a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (ABN) notification for one (1) of three (3) residents selected for SNF Beneficiary Notification Review (BNR) (Resident #2). The findings include: Three (3) residents were selected for SNF Beneficiary Notification Review. These three (3) residents were selected from the list of Medicare beneficiaries who were discharged from a Medicare covered Part A stay with benefit days remaining in the past 6 months prior to the survey; this list was provided by facility staff members. Resident #2 was marked as not being provided a SNF ABN due to resident no longer required skilled services (and) switched to Medicaid services. On 3/13/23 at 1:13 p.m., the facility's Business Office Manager (BOM) stated Resident #2 was discharged from Part A with three (3) skilled benefit days remaining; the BOM stayed Resident #2 stayed in the facility. The BOM acknowledged Resident #2 should have received a SNF ABN. On 3/13/13 at 3:35 p.m., the BOM provided an email from the facility's Director of Clinical Reimbursement which indicated that the facility did not have a formal policy to address issuing of Beneficiary Protection Notification. This email reported the facility follows CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) guidance, including the Medicare Claims Processing Manual. On 3/13/23 at 3:46 p.m., the facility's Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator (CRC) acknowledged Resident #2 should have received a SNF ABN. The survey team met with the facility's Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) on 3/17/23 at 4:01 p.m. During this meeting, the surveyor discussed the failure of the facility staff to issue Resident #2 a SNF ABN when the resident was discharged from Part A services with benefit days remaining.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0635 (Tag F0635)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility staff failed to ensure one (1) of 33 residents had orders, at the time of a...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility staff failed to ensure one (1) of 33 residents had orders, at the time of admission, to guide care (Resident #46). The findings include: Resident #46 was documented as being readmitted to the facility on [DATE] at 4:35 p.m. Resident #46 was transported via ambulance to a local emergency department on 2/16/23 at 11:56 a.m. The facility staff failed to promptly obtain wound care and medication orders, for Resident #46, at the time of the readmission. Resident #46's minimum data assessment (MDS), with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 12/15/22, was dated as being completed on 12/29/22. Resident #46 was documented as never or rarely able to understand others and as never or rarely able to make self understood. Resident #46 was documented as being totally dependent on others for eating, bed mobility, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. Resident #46's diagnoses included, but were not limited to: hemiplegia/hemiparesis, seizure disorder, irregular heartbeat, respiratory failure, and dysphagia. On 3/15/23 at 11:07 a.m., the facility's Director of Nursing (DON) and the Market Clinical Leader (MCL) confirmed new orders were required for residents at the time of readmission to the facility. On 3/15/23 at 11:10 a.m., the DON reported that no paperwork arrived with the resident on readmission at 2/14/23. The DON reported that facility staff should have contacted the discharging hospital to obtain orders for Resident #46's care. The DON reported that if facility staff were unable to obtain orders from the hospital, then either the DON or the Assistant DON should have been notified. On 3/16/23 at 12:22 p.m., the surveyor interviewed the facility's Medical Director via telephone. The Medical Director reported tht the facility staff should have called the sending facility to obtain Resident #46's orders. Resident #46's discharge summary from the local hospital was stamped as having been received at the facility on 2/15/23 (there was no time stamped). This discharge summary included the following information: - . pressure ulcers of skin on multiple topographic sites . - New discharged medications: (a) amiodarone 200 mg tablet daily by mouth for five (5) days and (b) chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12% mouthwash 10 ml mucous membrane twice a day for thirty days. - Continued medications: (a) liquid multivitamin 5 ml daily; (b) Eliquis 2.5 mg tablet twice a day; (c) ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 500 mg daily; (d) acetaminophen 325 mg tablet every six (6) hours as needed; (e) lorazepam 0.5 mg tablet every eight (8) hours as needed; (f) midodrine 10 mg tablet three time a day; (g) pantoprazole 40 mg daily; (h) oxycodone-acetaminophen 10-325 mg tablet twice a day as needed; and (i) lacosamide 150 mg twice a day. Resident #46 had no medications documented as being administered on 2/15/23. All the medication orders were dated 2/15/23 at 10:05 p.m., with scheduled medications to begin on the morning of 2/16/23. Resident #46's clinical documentation had no orders for wound care for the resident's 2/14/23 - 2/16/23 stay at the facility. The survey team met with the facility's Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) on 3/17/23 at 4:01 p.m. During this meeting, the surveyor discussed the failure of the facility staff to obtain readmission orders for Resident #46. The DON confirmed that Resident #46 had received not medications on 2/15/23. The DON confirmed that Resident #46 had no wound care orders for the stay referenced in this report. The Administrator and the DON reported that readmission orders should have been obtained the same day Resident #46 arrived at the facility.
CONCERN (D)

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

Assessment Accuracy (Tag F0641)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure an accurate minimum data set (MDS) assessment for 1 of 33 residents, Resident #4. The findings included: For Re...

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Based on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure an accurate minimum data set (MDS) assessment for 1 of 33 residents, Resident #4. The findings included: For Resident #4 the facility staff failed to properly code a wound on the MDS. Resident #4's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to multiple sclerosis, depression, anxiety, and contractures of muscles. The most recent MDS with an assessment reference date of 02/06/23 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 14 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident is cognitively intact. Section M, skin conditions, subsection M1040, other ulcers, wounds and skin problems coded the resident as none of the above present. This subsection includes surgical wounds. Resident #4's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and contained care plans for Resident at nutrition risk r/t (related to) . Wounds: Surgical PI Open wound to R (right) hip skin fold, healing .and . is at risk for continuing impaired skin integrity related to diagnosis of MS (multiple sclerosis), impaired mobility . Type: Pressure ulcers. Surveyor spoke with director of nursing (DON) on 0315/23 at 10:00 am regarding Resident #4's wound. DON stated that wound to resident's right hip is a surgical wound versus a pressure ulcer. Surveyor spoke with MDS coordinator on 03/20/23 at 10:55 am regarding Resident #4's wound. Surveyor asked MDS coordinator what surgical PI stands for, and MDS stated I don't know what that is. MDS coordinator also stated resident had a hip done some time ago. This Surveyor asked MDS to clarify this statement, and MDS coordinator stated that resident had some type of surgery to hip in the past. This Surveyor asked MDS if this should have been coded on the resident's MDS assessment, and MDS coordinator stated that it should have been. The concern of not correctly coding an MDS assessment was discussed with the administrator, DON, and Market Clinical Lead on 03/20/23 at 3:00 pm. No further information was provided prior to exit.
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

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

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

Deficiency F0655 (Tag F0655)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and clinical record review, facility staff failed to initiate a care plan within 48 hours that addresse...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and clinical record review, facility staff failed to initiate a care plan within 48 hours that addressed the resident's clinical needs for 2 of 33 residents, Resident #36 and #149 1. For Resident #36, facility staff failed to implement a baseline care plan to address the resident's needs as evidenced by failure to address surgical wounds on the care plan within 48 hours of admission. Resident #36 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses including (by listed date of diagnosis) type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, morbid obesity, obstructive sleep apnea,muscle weakness, hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure, local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus infection, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute exacerbation, atrial fibrillation, sepsis due to escherichia coli, and bacteremia. On the minimum data set assessment with assessment reference date 2/1/23, the resident scored 14/15 on the brief interview for mental status, and was assessed as being without signs of delirium, psychosis, or behaviors affecting care. The surveyor interviewed the resident on 3/12/23 concerning life in the facility. The resident had no complaints. When questioned about wound care (the right lower leg ended in a stump covered with a sock) the resident said staff usually changed the dressing on the leg wound daily. Clinical record review revealed two recent hospitalizations with wound infections: 12/2722 through 1/3/23 and 1/14 through 1/20/23. Prior to the hospitalization on 12/27/22, clinical record review revealed A physician order dated 11/7/22 through 1/3/23 for Cleanse area to right stump with WC/VASHE. Apply xeroform, then cover with border foam every day shift Tue, Thu for wound care. The treatment was not documented as completed 12/1, 6, 8,13,15, and 22. The resident was hospitalized for sepsis and right below the knee amputation infection on 12/27. The resident was hospitalized [DATE] through 1/3/23. Per the hospital discharge, the resident was admitted with sepsis, right BKA (below knee amputation) infection, fever, and more. The surgeon assessed the right BKA wound and determined there was no need for surgical intervention. Dressings continued per surgeon orders. On 1/3/23, the resident returned to the facility. No orders for wound care were entered in the system. Nursing documentation included no skin assessments from 12/28/22 through 1/20/23. The resident was hospitalized from [DATE] through 1/20/23. A facility nursing note dated 1/20/23 documented ]Note: Resident returned via non-emergent BLS ambulance service. Resident is awake, alert, oriented, and able to make his needs known per his usual. A double lumen PICC line is in place in right upper arm. Resident will be receiving IV Invanz and Zyvox by mouth for VRE and Proteus bacteremia. Resident's buttocks are reddened, but blanchable, and dressing over RLE/foot amputation site is CDI. Enhanced barrier precautions are in place, and staff is aware of the need to glove and gown before providing care, and resident is aware that he needs to sanitize his hands before leaving his room, and notify the nurse if his dressing becomes soiled or loose while he is out of his room. No orders for wound care/dressing changes were entered in the system at the time of return from the hospital. An order was entered dated 1/24/23 for Cleanse wound to RLE with IHWC (in house wound cleanser), pat dry, apply non-adherent dressing and wrap with gauze and ACE bandage every day shift for wound healing. Wound care was not documented as completed on 1/25, 26, 28, and 29. The resident's comprehensive care plan did not address not address actual skin integrity intervention to monitor wound for worsening signs of infection and notify PCP until a revision on 1/26/23. There was no evidence of care plan revision as the resident was hospitalized with infections and experienced surgical interventions to treat wounds and wound-related infections. The most recent intervention revision was provide treatment as ordered dated 7/1/22. On 3/14/23, the surveyor interviewed the assistant director of nursing (ADON) about the admission process. Per the ADON, the admission nurse gets the discharge summary from the hospital. The admission orders are in the discharge summary. The admission orders are entered into the system by the floor nurse when the resident arrives (this step may be performed by the ADON or DON). The nurse calls the physician or nurse practitioner to review the admission orders. A second nurse looks at the admission orders to verify the discharge summary orders match the admission orders in the electronic record. Someone in the nursing department asks the family to sign the admission paperwork. A skin check is done within 2 hours of arrival. Dressings are usually noted during the skin check. The other assessments are usually done within the first 48 hours. There was no mention of initiating or revising the resident's comprehensive care plan. The surveyor notified the administrator and director of nursing during a summary meeting on 3/20/23 that the baseline care plan did not provide enough information for staff to provide wound care and monitoring for the first 6 days in the facility. 2. For Resident #149, facility staff failed to initiate a baseline care plan to include the minimum healthcare information necessary to care for a resident as evidenced by absence of surgical wound treatment on the baseline care plan. Resident #149 was admitted to the facility with primary diagnosis encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation. Secondary diagnoses included diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic nephropathy, atrial fibrillation, hypertensive heart disease with heart failure, asthma, infection following a procedure-superficial incisional surgical site-subsequent encounter, muscle weakness, and difficulty walking. On the admission minimum data set assessment (MDS) with assessment reference date 1/19/2023, the resident scored 13/15 on the brief interview for mental status and was assessed as without signs of delirium, psychosis, or behaviors affecting care. The MDS also documented the resident had surgery during the prior 100 days, recent surgery requiring SNF care, infection of the foot, surgical wounds, and surgical wound care. The resident's comprehensive care plan documented under Focus: Actual skin impairment R/T (related to) surgical amputation of toes to right foot .is at risk for complications R/T said amputations (revised 1/24/23 by DON the surveyor requested history of changes, but did not receive it prior to the end of the survey) Interventions initiated 1/14/23: Weekly skin check, Dressing changes will be provided per PCP orders, obtain skilled PT/OT evaluation, and dietician consult as needed. Dressing changes were not initiated until 1/19/2023. A family nurse practitioner (FNP) note dated 1/16/23 indicated an acute visit for follow-up foot pain after amputation of toes on right foot. FNP plan was to continue current pain regimen and for wound of right foot -Follow-up with surgeon on wound orders. A FNP note dated 1/18/23 indicated an acute care visit at the request of the family and nursing to address right foot pain and reported vivid dreams and hallucinations. The FNP noted personally calling the surgeon's office to obtain wound care orders. New orders written for Neurontin for pain; laboratory testing for infection or chemical imbalances, wound dressing changes and intramuscular antibiotic rocephin for 3 days. The resident's Treatment Administration Record (TAR) documented an order to Cleanse Right Foot, surgical site, with warm soap & H2O. Pat Dry. Cover with sterile dry dressing every day shift (12 hour 6 A) for wound care. The treatment was documented as administered 1/19, 1/20, 1/21, 1/22, 1/24, and 1/25. The nurse, LPN #5 was unavailable for interview to determine whether the 1/23 treatment was performed. Per the facility record, the resident was sent to the hospital on 1/25/23 and was admitted for complications after amputation. On 3/14/23, the surveyor interviewed the assistant director of nursing (ADON) about the admission process. Per the ADON, the admission nurse gets the discharge summary from the hospital. The admission orders are in the discharge summary. The admission orders are entered into the system by the floor nurse when the resident arrives (this step may be performed by the ADON or DON). The nurse calls the physician or nurse practitioner to review the admission orders. A second nurse looks at the admission orders to verify the discharge summary orders match the admission orders in the electronic record. Someone in the nursing department asks the family to sign the admission paperwork. A skin check is done within 2 hours of arrival. Dressings are usually noted during the skin check. The other assessments are usually done within the first 48 hours. The surveyor spoke with the FNP on 3/20/23 concerning the resident's wound care and infection. The FNP stated that the wound care nurse was instructed to call the physician for wound orders on 1/16/23. The FNP called the surgeon on 1/18/23 because the resident still had no wound or dressing orders. The FNP stated that failure to perform dressing changes could contribute to infections. The surveyor notified the administrator and director of nursing during a summary meeting on 3/14/23 that the baseline care plan did not provide enough information for staff to provide wound care for the first 6 days in the facility.
CONCERN (D)

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

Comprehensive Care Plan (Tag F0656)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on staff interview, family interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to initiate interventions to address the resident's wound care needs for 1 of 33 residents reviewed (Re...

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Based on staff interview, family interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to initiate interventions to address the resident's wound care needs for 1 of 33 residents reviewed (Resident #149). Resident #149 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses to include encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation, diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic nephropathy, atrial fibrillation, hypertensive heart disease with heart failure, asthma, infection following a procedure-superficial incisional surgical site-subsequent encounter, muscle weakness, and difficulty walking. The minimum data set assessment (MDS) with the assessment reference date 1/19/2023 was reviewed. The resident scored 13/15 on the brief interview for mental status, and was assessed as without signs of delirium, psychosis, or behaviors affecting care. The MDS also documented the resident had surgery during the prior 100 days, recent surgery requiring SNF care, infection of the foot, surgical wounds, and surgical wound care. The resident's comprehensive care plan documented under Focus: Actual skin impairment R/T (related to) surgical amputation of toes to right foot .is at risk for complications R/T said amputations (revised 1/24/23 by DON) Interventions initiated 1/14/23: Weekly skin check, Dressing changes will be provided per PCP orders, obtain skilled PT/OT evaluation, and dietician consult as needed. Interventions initiated by DON on 1/24/23: monitor for pain/discomfort and Tx according to PCP orders and Monitor for worsening of incision site: increased redness, drainage, dehiscence of incision site, increased pain. Notify PCP of any abnormal findings. Actual wound care orders and monitoring were not placed on the care plan until 11 days after the resident's admission. A family nurse practitioner (FNP) note dated 1/16/23 indicated an acute visit for follow-up foot pain after amputation of toes on right foot. The FNP plan was to continue current pain regimen and for wound of right foot - Follow-up with surgeon on wound orders. A FNP note dated 1/18/23 indicated an acute care visit at the request of the family and nursing to address right foot pain and reported vivid dreams and hallucinations. The FNP noted personally calling the surgeon's office to obtain wound care orders. New orders written for Neurontin for pain; laboratory testing for infection or chemical imbalances, wound dressing changes and intramuscular antibiotic rocephin for 3 days. The first wound treatment order was entered in the record on 1/18/2023. Wound monitoring was added to care plan interventions on 1/24/23. The surveyor notified the administrator and director of nursing of the care planning issue during a summary meeting on 3/20/23.
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 F0657 (Tag F0657)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, clinical record review, facility document review, the facility staff failed to review and revise the c...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, clinical record review, facility document review, the facility staff failed to review and revise the comprehensive person-centered plan of care for 1 of 33 residents in the survey sample, Resident #299. The findings included: For Resident #299, the facility staff failed to revise the comprehensive person-centered plan of care following the development of a pressure injury. This was a closed record review. Resident #299's diagnosis list indicated diagnoses, which included, but not limited to Metabolic Encephalopathy, Aftercare following Joint Replacement Surgery, Dislocation of Internal Right Hip Prosthesis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Unspecified Dementia, and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The admission minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 10/25/22 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score of 9 out of 15 indicating the resident was moderately cognitively impaired. The resident was coded as being at risk of developing pressure ulcers/injuries with no current unhealed pressure ulcers/injuries. Resident #299 was coded for the presence of a surgical wound and moisture associated skin damage (MASD). A review of Resident #299's clinical record revealed a nursing progress note dated 10/23/22 at 11:00 am which stated in part . Stage 3 noted to coccyx. Pt [patient] states 'yeah, it's sore'. Orders placed . A new physician's order to cleanse coccyx with wound cleanser, pat dry, apply zguard, place non-adhesive optifoam on every 3 days or as needed was started on 10/24/22. Surveyor was unable to locate documentation describing the area to the coccyx when noted on 10/23/22. Resident #299 was seen by the family nurse practitioner (FNP) on 10/24/22, the progress note stated in part .Wound care to buttocks per stage 2 protocol. Dr. [name omitted] consult for stage 2 wound with slough to buttocks . This Surveyor was unable to locate any subsequent documentation of the area to the coccyx until 11/01/22 at which time the wound was photographed, measured, and assessed. At that time the area was documented as an unstageable pressure area to the sacrum measuring 9.15 cm in length and 4.91 cm in width with 100% slough. This Surveyor reviewed Resident #299's comprehensive person-centered plan of care and was unable to locate documentation of a pressure injury to the resident's coccyx/buttocks/sacral area. The plan of care included a focus area stating resident has excoriation to coccyx related to decreased activity and intermittent incontinence of bowel and bladder created on 10/18/22. According to the clinical record, Resident #299 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and the nursing admission assessment entitled Nursing Documentation - V 11 dated 10/18/22 at 11:07 pm documented the presence of moisture associated skin damage (MASD) to the coccyx. On 3/20/23 at 9:55 am, surveyor spoke with the Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator (CRC) regarding Resident #299's plan of care. Surveyor informed the CRC they were unable to locate documentation of the pressure injury on Resident #299's plan of care. CRC reviewed the resident's plan of care and stated, it's not on here anywhere. This Surveyor asked the CRC if the pressure area should have been on the plan of care, and they stated it probably should have been updated. Surveyor asked the CRC how they were notified when a plan of care needed to be revised and they stated staff talk about changes during morning meetings and care plans are reviewed during the MDS review. Surveyor requested and received the facility policy entitled Skin Integrity and Wound Management which read in part .The plan of care for the patient will be reflective of assessment findings from the comprehensive patient assessment and wound evaluation. Staff will continually observe and monitor patients for changes and implement revisions to the plan of care as needed .11. Review care plan and revise as indicated . On 3/20/23 at 2:57 pm, the survey team met with the administrator, director of nursing, and the market clinical lead and discussed the concern of staff failing to revise Resident #299's comprehensive person-centered plan of care to reflect the development of an unstageable pressure injury. No further information regarding this concern was presented to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 3/20/23.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0658 (Tag F0658)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to follow professional...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to follow professional standards of practice for the notification and assessment of critical laboratory test results for 2 of 33 Residents, Resident #10, and Resident #14 The findings included: 1. For Resident #10 the facility staff failed to notify the provider, assess and/or treat the resident for a critical potassium (K) level and a critical glucose level. Resident #10's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to anemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dementia, basal cell carcinoma of skin, and hypertension. Resident #10's most recent minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 02/07/23 coded the resident as 6 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident is severely cognitively impaired. Resident #10's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and contained a care plan for Resident is at nutrition risk r/t (related to) need for altered texture diet, diuretic, underweight, hyperkalemia . Interventions for this care plan included Labs per orders. Resident #10's clinical record was reviewed and contained a laboratory report dated 02/08/23 which read in part, Test: K, Result: 6.6, Flag: *H, Reference: 3.6-5.6 mEq/L, Reported: 02/08/23 1944. Result verified by repeat analysis. Critical called to and read back by . (name omitted) at 02/08/2023 19:39:05 by . (initials omitted) and Test: Glu (glucose), Result: 37, Flag: *L, Reference: 70-110, Reported: 02/08/23 1957. Result verified by repeat analysis. Critical called to and read back by . (name omitted) at 02/08/2023 19:50:54 by . (initials omitted). Critical called to and read back by . (name omitted) at 02/08/2023 19:52:18 by . (initials omitted). Handwritten note on the bottom of this report read in part No nursing notes on this 2/8. I don't see Kayexelate?? Please get 2/10 labs This note did not have a signature. Resident #10's clinical record also contained a copy of the same laboratory report with a handwritten note at the bottom of the report, which read in part New orders given 2/13 for repeat labs. This note was signed by the facility family nurse practitioner (FNP). According to [NAME] Drug Guide.com, Kayexelate is a medication used to treat high levels of potassium. This Surveyor reviewed Resident #10's nursing progress notes on 03/14/23. Surveyor could not locate any documentation that the physician/FNP had been notified or any assessments of the resident had completed. This Surveyor spoke with the assistant director of nursing (ADON) on 03/14/23 at 10:50 am regarding Resident #10's critical labs. ADON stated that MD/FNP should have been notified, and that the facility staff has been instructed to do so. Surveyor asked ADON if this had been done, and ADON stated Not that I can find. Surveyor asked ADON if an assessment of the resident should have been done, and ADON stated that it should, but they could not find information on any assessments. This Surveyor spoke with the facility physician (MD) on 03/15/23 at 4:05 pm via telephone. Surveyor asked MD if they had been notified of Resident #10's critical lab values, and MD stated they did not recall being notified. MD stated to surveyor that it was possible the facility family nurse practitioner (FNP) had been notified instead of them and stated they would ask FNP. Surveyor spoke with facility MD again on 03/15/23 at 5:04 pm. MD stated they had spoken with the FNP and confirmed that the FNP had not been notified of the critical results returned on 02/08/23 until 02/13/23. MD stated that this is very concerning and glad the resident had no negative outcome. This Surveyor asked MD what treatment should have been done related to critical lab values, and MD stated that one of the providers should have been notified immediately, resident should have been immediately assessed, administered insulin and D5W (dextrose [sugar] 5% in water) for the high potassium levels, finger stick blood sugar to check blood sugar levels, and given glucose gel if blood sugar was extremely low. MD stated that resident should have gotten acute care for hyperkalemia (high potassium level), if not transferred out. This Surveyor spoke with the FNP on 03/20/23 at 1:55 pm regarding Resident #10. FNP stated they had not been notified of the critical lab values until I found it when I rounded next FNP stated they were in the facility on 02/08/23 and again on 02/13/23. This Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility policy entitled NSG 103 Diagnostic Tests which read in part Practice Standards: 4. Notify physician/APP (advanced practice practitioner) of diagnostic test results. 4.1 Notify immediately for any critical values. 5. Document date and time of physician/APP notification and response in the medical record. The concern of the facility staff not notifying the MD/FNP, not assessing and/or treating the resident was discussed with the administrator, DON, and Market Clinical Lead on 03/20/23 at 3:00 pm. No further information was provided prior to exit. 2. The facility staff failed to assess Resident #14 after receiving telephone notification of a critically low blood glucose level on 2/21/23 at 9:03 p.m. Low blood sugar (also called hypoglycemia) has many causes, including missing a meal, taking too much insulin, taking other diabetes medicines, exercising more than normal, and drinking alcohol. Blood sugar below 70 mg/dL is considered low . Low blood sugar can be dangerous and should be treated as soon as possible. (Downloaded from https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/manage-blood-sugar.html on 3/16/23) Resident #14's minimum data set (MDS) assessment, with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 12/16/22, was dated as being completed on 12/29/22. Resident #14 was assessed as sometimes able to make self understood and as sometimes able to understand others. Resident #14 was assessed as having problems with short-term and long-term memory. Resident #14 was assessed as requiring assistance with bed mobility, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. Resident #14's was diagnosed with diabetes. Resident #14's clinical record included a laboratory report indicating a critical low blood glucose level was called to the facility on 2/21/23 at 9:03 p.m. Resident #14's blood glucose level was documented as 42 with reference range of 70 - 110 mg/dL. Resident #14's clinical record included a nursing progress note dated 2/21/23 at 9:00 p.m. This nursing progress note included the following information: Received call from (local hospital initials omitted) Lab with critical Glucose level on resident of 42 from labs drawn this morning, placed in Rounding Book for MD to review. No resident assessment and no finger stick blood sugar check were completed and/or documented related to this low blood glucose report. (An earlier nursing progress note indicated Resident #14 had laboratory blood specimens obtained on 2/21/23 at 5:37 a.m.) Resident #14's next blood glucose/sugar level was documented on 2/23/23 at 6:05 a.m.; this result was 92 mg/dL. On 3/16/23 at 11:49 a.m., the surveyor interviewed, via telephone, the Administrator and the Director of Nursing (DON) related to Resident #14's critically low blood glucose report. The DON reported a finger stick blood sugar should have been immediately obtained for Resident #14 and the resident should have been assessed for symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). On 3/16/23 at 12:22 p.m., the surveyor interviewed the facility's Medical Director via telephone. The Medical Director confirmed the resident should have been assessed for hypoglycemia and should have had a finger stick blood sugar (FSBS) checked. The following information was found in a facility policy titled NSG115 Physician/Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Notification (with a revision date of 12/1/21): Upon identification of a patient who has a change in condition, abnormal laboratory values, or abnormal diagnostics, a licensed nurse will . Perform appropriate clinical observations . The survey team met with the facility's Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) on 3/17/23 at 4:01 p.m. During this meeting, the surveyor discussed the failure of the facility staff to assess Resident #14 after receiving the aforementioned critically low blood glucose/sugar level.
CONCERN (D)

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

Tube Feeding (Tag F0693)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and document review, the facility staff failed to ensure that admission orders included nutrition and fluid ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and document review, the facility staff failed to ensure that admission orders included nutrition and fluid orders for one (1) of 33 residents, Resident #46. Resident #46 received their nutrition and fluids via enteral means. Resident #46 was not able to intake nutrition and/or fluids orally. (Enteral nutrition is a way of providing nutrition, via tube, directly to an individual's stomach or small intestine.) The findings include: Resident #46 was documented as being readmitted to the facility on [DATE] at 4:35 p.m. Resident #46 was transported via ambulance to a local emergency department on 2/16/23 at 11:56 a.m. The facility staff failed to obtain tube feeding orders for Resident #46 during the aforementioned stay at the facility. Resident #46's minimum data assessment (MDS), with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 12/15/22, was dated as being completed on 12/29/22. Resident #46 was documented as never or rarely able to understand others and as never or rarely able to make self understood. Resident #46 was documented as being totally dependent on others for eating, bed mobility, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. Resident #46's diagnoses included, but were not limited to: hemiplegia/hemiparesis, seizure disorder, respiratory failure, and dysphagia (Dysphagia is defined as a difficulty in swallowing). Resident #46 clinical record was documented as having received nutrition via a feeding tube. On 3/15/23, during an interview beginning at 10:28 a.m., the facility's Market Clinical Leader (MCL) confirmed that no diet orders or tube feeding orders were found for Resident #46's aforementioned readmission. On 3/15/23 at 10:35 a.m., the facility's Dietary Manager reported that Resident #46 was NPO during their 2/14/23 - 2/16/23 stay at the facility (NPO is a medical abbreviation derived from Latin meaning 'nothing by mouth'). On 3/15/23 at 11:07 a.m., the facility's Director of Nursing (DON) and the MCL confirmed new orders were required for residents at the time of readmission to the facility. On 3/15/23 at 11:10 a.m., the DON reported no paperwork arrived with the resident on readmission at 2/14/23. The DON reported that facility staff should have contacted the discharging hospital to obtain orders for Resident #46's care. The DON reported if facility staff were unable to obtain orders from the hospital, then either the DON or the Assistant DON should have been notified. On 3/16/23 at 12:22 p.m., the surveyor interviewed the facility's Medical Director via telephone. The Medical Director reported tha the facility staff should have called the sending facility for orders. Resident #46's progress notes included the following information: - For an effective date of 2/14/23 at 11:02 (this was prior to the resident arriving at the facility), it was documented as follows: . G-Tube patent with Supplemental nutrition infusing . - For an effective date of 2/14/23 at 4:38 p.m., it was documented as follows: G-tube patent flushed per order. No amount of the flush was documented. No order for the G-tube flush was found. - For an effective date of 2/14/23 at 4:55 p.m., it was documented as follows: G-tube was patent flushed 60 cc for patient [sic] . GI complaints/symptoms: diarrhea Diarrhea [sic] noted with Gastrostomy Nutritional supplement . The survey team met with the facility's Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) on 3/17/23 at 4:01 p.m. During this meeting, the surveyor discussed the failure of the facility staff to obtain tube feeding orders for Resident #46. The DON confirmed Resident #46 did not have tube feeding orders for the readmission referenced in this report. The DON confirmed that they were unable to determine the amount of tube feeding, and/or the amount of fluid provided via tube during the readmission referenced in this report.
CONCERN (D)

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

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide respiratory care consistent with the comprehensive person-centered care plan and physician's ord...

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Based on observation, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide respiratory care consistent with the comprehensive person-centered care plan and physician's orders for 1 of 33 residents in the survey sample, Resident #38. The findings included: For Resident #38, the facility staff failed to administer oxygen as ordered by the physician and according to the resident's comprehensive person-centered care plan. Resident #38's diagnosis list indicated diagnoses, which included, but not limited to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Asthma, and Bipolar Disorder. The most recent quarterly minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 12/24/22 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score of 8 out of 15 indicating the resident was moderately cognitively impaired. Resident #38 was coded as requiring extensive assistance with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. The resident was also coded as receiving oxygen therapy within the last 14 days. Resident #38's current physician's orders included an active order dated 2/21/23 for oxygen at 3 L/M (liters per minute) via nasal cannula continuously. Resident #38's current comprehensive person-centered care plan included a focus area stating, Resident exhibits or is at risk for respiratory complications related to COPD [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease] with an intervention stating O2 [oxygen] at 3 L/M via N/C [nasal cannula]. On six separate occasions, 3/12/23 at 3:54 pm, 3/13/23 at 8:46 am, 3/13/23 at 11:48 am, 3/13/23 at 3:28 pm, 3/14/23 at 8:20 am, and 3/16/23 at 8:48 am, surveyor observed Resident #38 in bed receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at the delivery rate of 2 L/M per the oxygen concentrator setting. At each observation, the oxygen concentrator was located on the right near the head of the resident's bed. Surveyor reviewed Resident #38's March 2023 Medication Administration Record (MAR) and the administration of oxygen at 3 L/M via nasal cannula was initialed by a nurse each shift from 3/12/23 evening shift through 3/15/23 night shift indicating oxygen was being administered as ordered. Five separate nurses initialed the oxygen administration on the MAR during this time period. On 3/16/23 at 8:49 am, surveyor spoke with Resident #38's nurse, licensed practical nurse (LPN) #3, and questioned the resident's oxygen order. LPN #3 reviewed the resident's physician's orders and stated respiratory changed the order to 3 L/M on 2/21/23. Surveyor informed LPN #3 that the resident's oxygen concentrator was currently set at 2 L/M, LPN #3 provided no response. On 3/16/23 at 1:04 pm, surveyor returned to Resident #38's room and observed the resident in bed receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 3 L/M as ordered. On 3/17/23 at 4:00 pm, the survey team met with the administrator, director of nursing, and assistant director of nursing and discussed the concern of Resident #38 receiving oxygen at the rate of 2 L/M instead of the physician ordered rate of 3 L/M. No further information regarding this concern was presented to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 3/20/23.
CONCERN (D)

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

Drug Regimen Review (Tag F0756)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interviews and document review, the facility staff failed to ensure Medication Regimen Reviews (MRRs) were addressed by a medical provider for three (3) of five (5) residents selected for unn...

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Based on interviews and document review, the facility staff failed to ensure Medication Regimen Reviews (MRRs) were addressed by a medical provider for three (3) of five (5) residents selected for unnecessary medication review (Resident #14, Resident #17, and Resident #26). The findings include: 1. The facility staff failed to ensure three (3) of Resident #14's Medication Regimen Reviews (MRRs) were documented and addressed by a medical provider. Resident #14's minimum data set (MDS) assessment, with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 12/16/22, was dated as being completed on 12/29/22. Resident #14 was assessed as sometimes able to make self understood and as sometimes able to understand others. Resident #14 was assessed as having problems with short-term and long-term memory. Resident #14 was assessed as requiring assistance with bed mobility, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. Resident #14's clinical documentation included the same note on the following three (3) dates: (a) 10/25/22; (b) 11/21/22; and (c) 1/26/23. The note read as A medication regimen review was performed - see report for comments/reccomendation(s) [sic] noted. Resident #14's clinical documentation failed to included details of the aforementioned MRRs. On 3/14/23 at 1:35 p.m., the facility's Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) reported they were unable to find details of the three (3) aforementioned MRRs. The following information was found in a policy titled 9.1 Medication Regimen Review (with a revision date of 3/3/20): - The attending physician should document in the residents' health record that the identified irregularity has been reviewed and what, if any, action has been taken to address it. - Facility should maintain readily available copies of MRRs on file in the Facility as part of the resident's permanent health record. This policy was provided to the surveyor, on 3/14/23 at 3:05 p.m., by the facility's Market Clinical Leader. The survey team met with the facility's Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) on 3/17/23 at 4:01 p.m. During this meeting, the surveyor discussed the failure of the facility staff to ensure documentation of the details of Resident #14's MRRs were maintained as part of the resident's clinical documentation. 2. The facility staff failed to ensure three (3) of Resident #17's Medication Regimen Reviews (MRRs) were documented and addressed by a medical provider. Resident #17's minimum data set (MDS) assessment, with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 12/15/22, was dated as being completed on 12/29/22. Resident #17 was documented as usually able to make self understood and usually able to understand others. Resident #17 was assessed as having problems with short-term and long-term memory. Resident #17 was documented as requiring assistance with bed mobility, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. Resident #17's clinical documentation included the same note on the following three (3) dates: (a) 10/25/22; (b) 11/21/22; and (c) 1/26/23. The note read as A medication regimen review was performed - see report for comments/reccomendation(s) [sic] noted. Resident #17's clinical documentation failed to included details of the aforementioned MRRs. On 3/14/23 at 1:30 p.m., the facility's Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) reported they were unable to find details of the three (3) aforementioned MRRs. The following information was found in a policy titled 9.1 Medication Regimen Review (with a revision date of 3/3/20): - The attending physician should document in the residents' health record that the identified irregularity has been reviewed and what, if any, action has been taken to address it. - Facility should maintain readily available copies of MRRs on file in the Facility as part of the resident's permanent health record. This policy was provided to the surveyor, on 3/14/23 at 3:05 p.m., by the facility's Market Clinical Leader. The survey team met with the facility's Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) on 3/17/23 at 4:01 p.m. During this meeting, the surveyor discussed the failure of the facility staff to ensure documentation of the details of Resident #17's MRRs were maintained as part of the resident's clinical documentation. 3. The facility staff failed to ensure five (5) of Resident #26's Medication Regimen Reviews (MRRs) were documented and addressed by a medical provider. Resident #26's minimum data set (MDS) assessment, with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 2/15/23, was dated as being completed on 3/6/23. Resident #26 was documented as usually able to make self understood and usually able to understand others. Resident #26's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) summary score of four (4) out of 15; this indicated severe cognitive impairment. Resident #26 was documented as requiring assistance with bathing, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. Resident #26's clinical documentation included the same note on the following five (5) dates: (a) 9/1/22, (b) 10/25/22; (c) 11/21/22; (D) 12/13/22, and (e) 1/26/23. The note read as A medication regimen review was performed - see report for comments/reccomendation(s) [sic] noted. Resident #26's clinical documentation failed to included details of the aforementioned MRRs. On 3/14/23 at 1:32 p.m., the facility's Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) reported they were unable to find details of the five (5) aforementioned MRRs. The following information was found in a policy titled 9.1 Medication Regimen Review (with a revision date of 3/3/20): - The attending physician should document in the residents' health record that the identified irregularity has been reviewed and what, if any, action has been taken to address it. - Facility should maintain readily available copies of MRRs on file in the Facility as part of the resident's permanent health record. This policy was provided to the surveyor, on 3/14/23 at 3:05 p.m., by the facility's Market Clinical Leader. The survey team met with the facility's Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) on 3/17/23 at 4:01 p.m. During this meeting, the surveyor discussed the failure of the facility staff to ensure documentation of the details of Resident #26's MRRs were maintained as part of the resident's clinical documentation.
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 F0760 (Tag F0760)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, staff interview and clinical record review the facility staff failed to ensure one out of 21 residents were free from medication errors, Resident #104. The findings included: For...

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Based on observation, staff interview and clinical record review the facility staff failed to ensure one out of 21 residents were free from medication errors, Resident #104. The findings included: For Resident #104 the facility staff administered the medications enalapril and metoprolol outside the physician ordered parameters on separate occasions. Enalapril and metoprolol are both medications used to treat high blood pressure. Resident #104's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to essential (primary) hypertension (high blood pressure). The most recent minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 02/07/23 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 6 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident is severely cognitively impaired. Resident #104's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and contained a care plan for Resident exhibits or is at risk for cardiovascular symptoms or complications related to HTN (hypertension), edema, increasing risk of CVA (cerebrovascular accident [stroke])/kidney disease. Interventions for this care plan included Administer meds as ordered and assess for effectiveness and side effects and report abnormalities to physician. Resident #104's clinical record was reviewed and contained a physician's order summary for the month of May 2023 which read in part, Enalapril Maleate Tablet 10 mg. Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for Hight Blood Pressure hold if SBP (systolic blood pressure) is less than 110 and Metoprolol Tartrate Tablet 100 mg. Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for High Blood Pressure. Hold if SBP is lower than 100. Resident #104's electronic medication administration record (eMAR) for the month of May 2023 was reviewed and contained entries as above. The entry for enalapril was initialed as given on 05//05/23 with a SBP of 102, 05/06/23 with a SBP of 100, and on 05/09/23 with a SBP of 82. The entry for metoprolol was initialed as given on 05/04/23 with a SBP 87. Resident #104's nurses' progress notes were reviewed, and surveyor was unable to find any notes related to the above dates. Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility policy entitled Medication Administration: Oral, which read in part 2.4 Verify medication order on Medication Administration Record (MAR) with mediation label for: 2.4.4 Special considerations Surveyor spoke with the director of nursing (DON) and resource nurse on 05/11/23 at 1:50 pm regarding Resident #104. Resource nurse stated that a QAPI (quality assurance performance improvement) plan was implemented on 05/04/23 due to identified issues with medication administration, documentation, etc. Resource nurse stated this plan was ongoing. The concern of administering Resident #104's blood pressure medications outside of physician ordered parameters was discussed with the administrator, DON, and resource nurse during a meeting on 05/11/23 at 5:15 pm. No further information was provided prior to exit.
CONCERN (D)

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 staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to notify the physicia...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to notify the physician/FNP of critical lab results for 2 of 33 residents, Resident #10 and #14. The findings included: 1. For Resident #10 the facility staff failed to notify the provider, assess and/or treat the resident for a critical potassium (K) level and a critical glucose level. Resident #10's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to anemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dementia, basal cell carcinoma of skin, and hypertension. Resident #10's most recent minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 02/07/23 coded the resident as 6 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident is severely cognitively impaired. Resident #10's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and contained a care plan for Resident is at nutrition risk r/t (related to) need for altered texture diet, diuretic, underweight, hyperkalemia . Interventions for this care plan included Labs per orders. Resident #10's clinical record was reviewed and contained a laboratory report dated which read in part, Test: K, Result: 6.6, Flag: *H, Reference: 3.6-5.6 mEq/L, Reported: 02/08/23 1944. Result verified by repeat analysis. Critical called to and read back by . (name omitted) at 02/08/2023 19:39:05 by . (initials omitted) and Test: Glu (glucose), Result: 37, Flag: *L, Reference: 70-110, Reported: 02/08/23 1957. Result verified by repeat analysis. Critical called to and read back by . (name omitted) at 02/08/2023 19:50:54 by . (initials omitted). Critical called to and read back by . (name omitted) at 02/08/2023 19:52:18 by . (initials omitted). Handwritten note on the bottom of this report read in part No nursing notes on this 2/8. I don't see Kayexelate?? Please get 2/10 labs This note did not have a signature. Resident #10's clinical record also contained a copy of the same laboratory report with a handwritten note at the bottom of the report, which read in part New orders given 2/13 for repeat labs. This note was signed by the facility family nurse practitioner (FNP). According to [NAME] Drug Guide.com, Kayexelate is a medication used to treat high levels of potassium. Surveyor reviewed Resident #10's nursing progress notes on 03/14/23. Surveyor could not locate any documentation that the physician/FNP had been notified of the critical potassium or glucose levels. Surveyor spoke with the assistant director of nursing (ADON) on 03/14/23 at 10:50 am regarding Resident #10's critical labs. ADON stated that MD/FNP should have been notified, and that the facility staff has been instructed to do so. Surveyor asked ADON if this had been done, and ADON stated Not that I can find. Surveyor spoke with the facility physician (MD) on 03/15/23 at 4:05 pm via telephone. Surveyor asked MD if they had been notified of Resident #10's critical lab values, and MD stated they did not recall being notified. MD stated to surveyor that it was possible the facility family nurse practitioner (FNP) had been notified instead of them and stated they would ask FNP. Surveyor spoke with facility MD again on 03/15/23 at 5:04 pm. MD stated they had spoken with the FNP and confirmed that the FNP had not been notified of the critical results returned on 02/08/23 until 02/13/23. MD stated that this is very concerning and glad the resident had no negative outcome. Surveyor spoke with the FNP on 03/20/23 at 1:55 pm regarding Resident #10. FNP stated they had not been notified of the critical lab values until I found it when I rounded next FNP stated they were in the facility on 02/08/23 and again on 02/13/23. Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility policy entitled NSG 103 Diagnostic Tests which read in part Practice Standards: 4. Notify physician/APP (advanced practice practitioner) of diagnostic test results. 4.1 Notify immediately for any critical values. 5. Document date and time of physician/APP notification and response in the medical record. The concern of the facility staff not notifying the MD/FNP of critical lab values was discussed with the administrator, DON, and Market Clinical Lead on 03/20/23 at 3:00 pm. No further information was provided prior to exit. 2. The facility staff failed to promptly notify a medical provider of Resident #14's critically low blood glucose level. A blood glucose test is a blood test that measures the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Low blood sugar (also called hypoglycemia) has many causes, including missing a meal, taking too much insulin, taking other diabetes medicines, exercising more than normal, and drinking alcohol. Blood sugar below 70 mg/dL is considered low . Low blood sugar can be dangerous and should be treated as soon as possible. (Downloaded from https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/manage-blood-sugar.html on 3/16/23) Resident #14's minimum data set (MDS) assessment, with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 12/16/22, was dated as being completed on 12/29/22. Resident #14 was assessed as sometimes able to make self understood and as sometimes able to understand others. Resident #14 was assessed as having problems with short-term and long-term memory. Resident #14 was assessed as requiring assistance with bed mobility, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. Resident #14's was diagnosed with diabetes. Resident #14's clinical record included a laboratory report indicating a critical low blood glucose level was called to the facility on 2/21/23 at 9:03 p.m. Resident #14 blood glucose level was documented as 42 with a reference range of 70 - 110 mg/dL. Resident #14's clinical record included a nursing progress note dated 2/21/23 at 9:00 p.m. This nursing progress note included the following information: Received call from (local hospital initials omitted) Lab with critical Glucose level on resident of 42 from labs drawn this morning, placed in Rounding Book for MD to review. No resident assessment and no finger stick blood sugar check were completed and/or documented related to the aforementioned critical low blood glucose report. (An earlier documented nursing progress note indicated Resident #14 had laboratory blood specimens obtained on 2/21/23 at 5:37 a.m.) Resident #14's next blood glucose/sugar level was documented on 2/23/23 at 6:05 a.m.; this result was 92 mg/dL. A medical provider signed they reviewed this laboratory result on 2/22/23 (no time was documented). The medical provider gave an order dated 2/22/23 at 8:38 p.m. for Resident #14's blood sugar to be checked twice a day due to recent hypoglycemia on lab results; this was dated to be started on 2/23/23 at 6:00 a.m. On 3/16/23 at 11:49 a.m., the surveyor interviewed, via telephone, the Administrator and the Director of Nursing (DON) related to Resident #14's critically low blood glucose report. The DON reported a finger stick blood sugar should have been immediately obtained for Resident #14 and the resident should have been assessed for symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). The DON reported a medical provider should have been promptly notified of the critical laboratory results. On 3/16/23 at 12:22 p.m., the surveyor interviewed the facility's Medical Director via telephone. The Medical Director reported neither they nor the facility's nurse practitioner had been notified of Resident #14's critical blood glucose/sugar level. The Medical Director confirmed a medical provider should have been promptly notified of the critical laboratory result. The Medical Director confirmed the resident should have been assessed for hypoglycemia and should have had a finger stick blood sugar (FSBS) checked. The following information was found in a facility policy titled NSG103 Diagnostic Tests (with a revision date of 6/1/21): - Diagnostic test - including laboratory . will be performed as ordered. - All diagnostic results are reported to [sic] attending physician/advanced practice provider (APP) promptly. - Notify physician/APP of diagnostic test results . Notify immediately for any critical values. The survey team met with the facility's Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) on 3/17/23 at 4:01 p.m. During this meeting, the surveyor discussed the failure of the facility staff to promptly notify a medical provider of Resident #14's aforementioned critically low blood glucose/sugar level.
CONCERN (D)

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

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

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

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Based on observation, staff interview, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. The facility staff failed to discard an out-of-date food item and failed to label opened food items in the refrigerator. The findings include: The facility staff failed to label a bag of shredded cheese that had been opened and failed to discard an opened bottle of Worcestershire Sauce with a use by date of 9/13/22. On 3/12/23 at 2:30 P.M. during the initial tour of the kitchen, surveyor observed an opened, clear bag of shredded cheese with no label or date on it in the walk-in cooler. Other staff member # 3 stated, they just opened that the other day, we go through cheese fast. Surveyor asked if the bag should have a label on it and they stated that it should have a date on it when it was opened. Surveyor then observed a large, opened bottle of Worcestershire Sauce with a use by date of 9/13/22. Other staff #3 stated, I didn't even know that was in here, I'll throw it away. On 3/13/23 at 9:50 am, surveyor met with the Certified Dietary Manager (C.D.M.) and reviewed the above concerns and requested a policy for food storage. C.D.M. confirmed that the food items in question had been discarded. Surveyor reviewed the policy provided, which was entitled, Food Storage: Cold Foods. The policy had a revised date of 4/2018 and read in part: All foods will be stored wrapped or in covered containers, labeled and dated, and arranged in a manner to prevent cross contamination. Surveyor met with the Administrator, and administrative staff #4 on 3/13/23 at 5:25 PM and discussed the above concerns. No further information regarding this concern was provided to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 3/20/23.
CONCERN (D)

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

Medical Records (Tag F0842)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. For Resident #108, the facility staff failed to document the resident's refusal to allow staff to obtain a urine sample on tw...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. For Resident #108, the facility staff failed to document the resident's refusal to allow staff to obtain a urine sample on two separate occasions. Resident #108's diagnosis list indicated diagnoses, which included, but not limited to Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Retention of Urine, and Bipolar Disorder. The most recent quarterly minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 3/23/23 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score of 5 out of 15 indicating the resident was severely cognitively impaired. Resident #108's clinical record included a provider's order dated 5/05/23 for a urinalysis with reflex culture for dysuria. Surveyor was unable to locate results of the urinalysis in the resident's clinical record. Surveyor requested and received the urinalysis results from the assistant director of nursing (ADON). According to Resident #108's urinalysis results, the sample was collected on 5/07/23 at 7:33 am. On 5/11/23 at 9:18 am, surveyor spoke with the ADON and asked why the urine sample was not collected until 5/07/23 and the ADON stated Resident #108 refused the in and out catheterizations to collect the urine on 5/05/23 and 5/06/23. Surveyor then inquired why the refusals were not documented in the resident's clinical record and the ADON stated I don't know because I told them to. Surveyor requested and received the facility policy entitled Nursing Documentation which read in part .2. Documentation includes information about the patient's status, nursing assessment and interventions, expected outcomes, evaluation of the patient's outcomes, and responses to nursing care . On 5/11/23 at approximately 2:45 pm, surveyor met with the administrator, director of nursing, and resource nurse and discussed the concern of staff failing to document the resident's refusals to allow staff to obtain a urine collection on 5/05/23 and 5/06/23. No further information regarding this concern was presented to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 5/12/23. 3. For Resident #117, the facility staff failed to document the provider's order not to initiate orders from the hospital discharge summary for the following medications: multivitamin with folic acid, Duoneb nebulizer treatments, Pulmicort nebulizer treatments, ferrous sulfate, and midodrine. Resident #117's diagnosis list indicated diagnoses, which included, but not limited to Malignant Neoplasm of Colon, Protein-Calorie Malnutrition, Atrial Fibrillation, and Barrett's Esophagus. According to the 5/04/23 Nursing Documentation -V11 assessment, Resident #117 was coded as being alert and oriented to person, place, and time with modified independence in decision making skills for daily routines. Resident #117's clinical record included a hospital Discharge summary dated [DATE] which included discharge orders for multivitamin with folic acid, Duoneb nebulizer treatments, Pulmicort nebulizer treatments, ferrous sulfate, and midodrine. Surveyor reviewed the resident's admission orders and was unable to locate the medication orders. On 5/11/23 at 10:24 am, surveyor spoke with nurse practitioner (NP) who stated the facility nurse did call them to review Resident #117's discharge summary and they did not wish to continue the orders for multivitamin with folic acid, Duoneb nebulizer treatments, Pulmicort nebulizer treatments, ferrous sulfate, and midodrine. NP stated they instructed the nurse to stop those orders until they saw the resident. On 5/11/23 at 12:20 pm, surveyor spoke with licensed practical nurse (LPN) #1, the facility admitting nurse, and inquired about the provider orders for multivitamin with folic acid, Duoneb nebulizer treatments, Pulmicort nebulizer treatments, ferrous sulfate, and midodrine. LPN #1 stated they spoke with the NP, and they did not want to continue those orders and they should have put a note in the chart. Surveyor requested and received the facility policy entitled Nursing Documentation which read in part .2. Documentation includes information about the patient's status, nursing assessment and interventions, expected outcomes, evaluation of the patient's outcomes, and responses to nursing care . On 5/11/23 at approximately 2:45 pm, surveyor met with the administrator, director of nursing, and resource nurse and discussed the concern of staff failing to document the provider's decision not to initiate orders from the hospital discharge summary. No further information regarding this concern was presented to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 5/12/23. 4. For Resident #106 the facility staff failed to document the administration of medications. Resident #106's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to acute pancreatitis, diabetes mellitus type 2, hypothyroidism, hyperlipidemia, glaucoma, and hypocalcemia. Resident #104's most recent minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 04/19/23 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 15 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident is cognitively intact. Surveyor reviewed Resident #104's comprehensive care plan, which contained care plans for Resident exhibits or is at risk for cardiovascular symptoms or complications related to diagnosis of HTN (hypertension), The resident has a diagnosis of diabetes: insulin dependent, Hypothyroid disease, and Resident has vision impairment related to Glaucoma. Interventions for these care plans included administer medications as ordered. Resident #104's clinical record was reviewed and contained a physician's order summary for the month of May 2023, which read in part Atorvastatin Calcium Oral Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium). Give 10 mg by mouth at bedtime for HLD (hyperlipidemia), Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol Ophthalmic Solution 0.2-0.5% (Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol Maleate). Instill 1 drop in both eyes every morning and at bedtime for glaucoma, Humalog Subcutaneous Solution (Insulin Lispro). Inject 6 unit subcutaneously before meals for DM (diabetes mellitus) type 2. Hold for glucose under 150, Lantus Subcutaneous Solution 100 unit/ml (Insulin Glargine). Inject 17 unit subcutaneously every morning and at bedtime for diabetes, Latanoprost Solution 0.005%. Instill 1 drop in both eyes at bedtime for glaucoma, Levothyroxine Sodium Oral Tablet 75 mcg (levothyroxine Sodium). Give 1 tablet by mouth in the morning for hypothyroid, Lisinopril Oral Tablet 5 mg (lisinopril). Give 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime for HTN (hypertension), Midodrine HCl Tablet 10 mg. Give 1 tablet by mouth three times a day for hypotension, and Sevelamer Carbonate Tablet 800 mg. Give 1 tablet by mouth before meals for hypocalcemia. Resident #104's electronic medication administration record (eMAR) was reviewed and contained entries as above. The entries for atorvastatin, brimonidine, Lantus, latanoprost, lisinopril, and midodrine were not initialed on 05/04/23 at 9:00 pm. The entries for brimonidine, Humalog, levothyroxine, and sevelamer were not initialed on 05/05/23 at 6:30 am. Surveyor reviewed Resident #106's nurses' progress notes and could not find any notes that indicated the medications were held/not administered. Surveyor spoke with the director of nursing (DON) and resource nurse on 05/11/23 at 1:50 pm regarding Resident #106. Resource nurse stated that a QAPI (quality assurance performance improvement) plan was implemented on 05/04/23 due to identified issues with medication administration, documentation, etc. Resource nurse stated this plan was ongoing. Surveyor spoke with the DON on 05/11/23 at 4:45 pm, and DON stated they had talked with the nurse working the 7p-7a shift on 05/04-05/05/23. and that nurse stated they do not know why the medications were not documented as administered, and they do not recall not administering the medications. Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility policy entitled Medication Administration: Oral, which read in part 7. Document: 7.1 Administration of medication; 7.4 If drug is withheld, record reason. The concern of not documenting medications administered was discussed with the administrator, DON, and resource nurse on 05/11/23 at 5:15 pm. No further information provided prior to exit. Based on staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to maintain complete and/or accurate clinical record/documentation for four of 21 sampled residents, Resident #103, Resident #108, Resident #117, and Resident #106. The findings were: 1. The facility staff failed to document Resident #103's dressing changes accurately. Resident #103's minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 02/01/2023 coded the resident as a 14 out of 15 in the brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score in Section C - cognitive patterns. Resident #103 required assistance with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene as coded in Section G (Functional Status). Resident #103's clinical record contained a provider order dated 05/04/23 for wound care/surgical incision right below knee amputation (BKA): cleanse with inhouse wound cleanser (IHWC), pat dry, cover small open area with xeroform, then with non-stick telfa and ABD pad. Secure with Kling or Kerlix every day shift every 2 days for wound care. A review of the resident's treatment administration record (TAR) for the month of May 2023 identified the wound care order was documented as completed on Thursday (05/04/23), Saturday (05/06/23), Monday (05/08/23), and Wednesday (05/10/23). On Thursday 05/11/23, the facility's assistant director of nursing (ADON) prepared to change the resident's dressing with this surveyor observing the treatment. The ADON said the dressing was due to be changed since it was last changed on Tuesday (05/09/23) and it was due every other day. The resident acknowledged his dressing had been changed by the director of nursing (DON) on Tuesday because the DON wanted to take pictures as part of a weekly assessment. Resident #103's wound dressing had the date 05/09/23 (Tuesday) written on it prior to the ADON changing the dressing on 05/11/23. The DON was asked about Resident #103's dressing change and she acknowledged she changed his dressing on Tuesday, 05/09/23 as part of a weekly assessment to include pictures. The DON did not have an explanation why that dressing change was not documented in the clinical record, either in the TAR or in the progress notes, and voiced she thought she did document the treatment. The licensed practical nurse (LPN #4) who documented the dressing change was completed on Wednesday 05/10/23, was interviewed on the phone with the administrator present. The LPN was aware the administrator was present and stated he had changed the dressing on Monday and knew it was due every other day. When the nurse went into the room on Wednesday, the resident said his dressing had been changed the day before and was not due therefore, the LPN did not change the dressing. The LPN#4 stated he had charted in error that he changed the dressing on Wednesday and should have made a progress note and should have gone into the computer to strike out the documented treatment for Wednesday 05/10/23. On 05/12/23 at approximately 10:50 a.m., Resident #103's May 2023 TAR was reviewed. LPN#4 had updated the documentation for that dressing change as NN meaning No/See Nurses Notes with a progress note that read the resident had refused the dressing change on Wednesday. However, the dressing change the DON completed on Tuesday (05/09/23) was not documented on the TAR. There was a late entry progress note made on 05/11/23 at 3:52 p.m. that the DON had changed the dressing on 05/09/23 as part of a Swift assessment. The dressing change the ADON completed with the surveyor observing on Thursday (05/11/23) had not been documented in the TAR or progress notes. On 05/11/23 at 11:05 a.m., the administrator and regional consultant were notified of the continued documentation concerns related to Resident #103's dressing changes. LPN #4 was interviewed on 05/12/23 at 11:15 a.m. in the conference room with the administrator and resource consultant nurse present. The LPN acknowledged Resident #103 did not use the word refused the dressing change on 05/10/23 but when the nurse said he was going to change the dressing, the resident reported the dressing had been changed yesterday. The LPN said, That's what I'd call refusing. The resource consultant nurse provided a policy titled NSG113 Nursing Documentation which read in part, PRACTICE STANDARDS 1. Documentation of nursing care is recorded in the medical record and is reflective of the care provided by nursing staff. Nurses will not: 1.1 Document services that were not performed; 1.2 Document services before they are performed;. No further information was provided prior to the exit conference.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0865 (Tag F0865)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure a Quality Assurance and Performance (QAPI) Program to meet the needs of the facility as evidenced by repeated...

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Based on staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure a Quality Assurance and Performance (QAPI) Program to meet the needs of the facility as evidenced by repeated deficiencies in the area of Quality of Care related to wound management. The findings included: Quality of Care was previously cited with the 2/21/20 and 5/20/21 Medicare/Medicaid standard surveys for failing to follow physician's orders in regard to treatment administration and/or wound care. On 3/20/23 at 12:29 pm, surveyor met with the administrator and discussed the facility QAPI Program. The administrator stated the QAA (Quality Assessment and Assurance) Committee met monthly and consisted of the administrator, director of nursing, interdisciplinary team members, the infection preventionist, and the medical director. The administrator stated the medical director attended at least quarterly and often additional staff members attended. The administrator stated QAA Committee information was entered into a computer system and accessible by the facility governing body. Surveyor requested and received the facility policy entitled Center Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Process which read in part: 2. The QAA Committee: 2.8 Assesses, evaluates, and identifies potential improvement opportunities based on: 2.8.2 All current regulatory on-site assessments, including plans of correction, both state/federal surveys and peer review surveys including a review of the plan of correction No further information regarding this concern was presented to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 3/20/23.
CONCERN (D)

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

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, staff interview, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to perform hand hygiene after cleaning the wound and placing a clean dressing for 1 of 33 residents in th...

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Based on observation, staff interview, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to perform hand hygiene after cleaning the wound and placing a clean dressing for 1 of 33 residents in the survey sample, Resident #36. Resident #36 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses including (by listed date of diagnosis) type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy,peripheral vascular disease, morbid obesity, obstructive sleep apnea,muscle weakness, hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure, local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus infection, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute exacerbation, atrial fibrillation, sepsis due to escherichia coli, bacteremia. On the minimum data set assessment with assessment reference date 2/1/23, the resident scored 14/15 on the brief interview for mental status and was assessed as without signs of delirium, psychosis, or behaviors affecting care. The surveyor interviewed the resident on 3/12/23 concerning life in the facility. The resident had no complaints. When questioned about wound care (the right lower leg ended in a stump covered with a sock) the resident said staff usually changed the dressing on the leg wound daily. Clinical record review revealed two recent hospitalizations with wound infections: 12/2722 through 1/3/23 and 1/14 through 1/20/23. An order was entered dated 1/24/23 for Cleanse wound to RLE with IHWC (in house wound cleanser), pat dry, apply non-adherent dressing and wrap with gauze and ACE bandage every day shift for wound healing. The surveyor observed wound care on 3/13/23 at approximately 2:20 PM. LPN #2 stated that there was no dressing because the physician had removed it to assess the wound. LPN #2 stated that the resident's bedside table had been sanitized by the nurse and the nurse was waiting for the table to dry. The surveyor observed LPN #2 as the nurse donned gloves, then opened a non-adherent pad, non-woven gauze sponges, and a roll of stretch gauze. The nurse sprayed wound wash on non-woven gauze sponges, then sprayed wound wash on the wound, caught the excess on the gauze sponges, and patted the center of the wound and patted around the peri-wound area. The nurse discarded the sponges, then placed the non-adherent pad and wrapped with stretch gauze. The nurse taped the stretch gauze in place, then dated and initialed another piece of tape and placed it on the dressing. After placing the tape, the nurse pushed up from the floor with gloved hands, then discarded gloves, washed hands for approximately 8 seconds, dried hands with paper towels, and used those paper towels to turn off water. The nurse donned fresh gloves and placed a sock over the resident's new dressing. During wound care observation, the nurse did not change gloves and perform hand hygiene after cleaning the wound and prior to placing the new dressing. The nurse did not wash hands for the recommended length of time. Hand washing was not performed for the CDC guidelines (https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html). Follow these five steps every time: 1-Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. 2-Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. 3-Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. 4-Rinse your hands well under clean, running water. 5-Dry your hands using a clean towel or an air dryer. The administrator and director of nursing were notified of the concern with hand hygiene during a summary meeting on 3/14/23.
CONCERN (E)

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

Laboratory Services (Tag F0770)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. For resident #11, the facility staff failed to obtain the following ordered laboratory tests: glycated hemoglobin (HgbA1C), a...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. For resident #11, the facility staff failed to obtain the following ordered laboratory tests: glycated hemoglobin (HgbA1C), a complete blood count (CBC) and a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) as ordered by medical provider on 1/26/23. Resident #11's diagnosis list includes but is not limited to the following: Type 2 diabetes, dysphasia, morbid obesity, and major depressive disorder. The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 2/1/23 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15 indicating the resident is cognitively intact. During a review of resident #11's record, the surveyor saw an order put in on 1/26/23 for a HgbA1C, CBC, CMP to be done every 6 months starting on 2/16/23. Surveyor was unable to locate the results of these labs in the resident's medical record. A progress note dated 2/17/23 @ 5:36 a.m. read Attempted to obtain labs x 1 stick to the right AC without success. Resident stated, try later. Will pass on to oncoming nurse. Surveyor was unable to find any mention of another nurse attempting to draw the lab tests. Resident #11 was interviewed on 3/14/23 at 9:35 am and did not recall any attempts by facility staff to draw blood on her recently. On 3/14/23 at 9:47 am, surveyor asked the Director of Nursing (DON) if she could locate the results of the lab tests ordered to be done on 2/16/23. The DON produced a copy of the above-mentioned progress note with a handwritten note on the bottom of the page that read, I called the lab they have none. Surveyor asked the DON to clarify, and they stated that the labs had not been drawn. DON further stated that the staff was contacting the provider to inform them the labs had not been drawn and would follow any orders given. Surveyor requested and received the policy entitled, Diagnostic Tests with a revision date of 6/1/21, that read in part, Diagnostic tests- including laboratory, radiologic, pulmonary, and waived testing (e.g., fingerstick glucose monitoring, hemoccult testing)- will be performed as ordered. Laboratory services will be available on-site, seven days a week, 24 hours a day with a licensed outside diagnostic service that meets all applicable certification standards and local or state regulations. Surveyor discussed the above issue with administrative staff #4 on 3/14/23 who provided a copy of resident #11's behavior care plan that mentioned care refusals and stated that there was a possibility that the resident refused to let the staff draw the lab. No evidence to verify the resident refused was ever produced. This concern was discussed with the Administrator and administrative staff #4 on 3/14/23 at 5:25 PM. No further information was provided to the survey team prior to the exit conference on 3/20/23. Based on staff interview, clinical record review, facility document review, the facility staff failed to obtain physician ordered labs for 4 of 33 residents, Resident #4, Resident #42, Resident #11, and Resident#199. The findings included: 1. For Resident #4 the facility staff failed to obtain physician ordered wound cultures. Resident #4's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to multiple sclerosis, depression, anxiety, and contractures of muscles. The most recent MDS with an assessment reference date of 02/06/23 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 14 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. This indicates that the resident is cognitively intact. Section M, skin conditions, coded the resident as having one stage one pressure ulcer that was present upon admission. Section M, subsection M1040, other ulcers, wounds and skin problems coded the resident as none of the above present. This subsection includes surgical wounds. Resident #4's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and contained a care plan for Resident at nutrition risk r/t (related to) . Wounds: Surgical PI Open wound to R (right) hip skin fold, healing . and . is at risk for continuing impaired skin integrity related to diagnosis of MS (multiple sclerosis), impaired mobility . Type: Pressure ulcers. Interventions for these care plans included Labs per orders. Resident #4's clinical record was reviewed and contained a physician's telephone order form dated 01/30/23, which read in part (1) Culture R (right) hip wound-redness, drainage, foul odor (2) After culture, start Bactrim DS-1 tab PO (by mouth) BID (twice daily) x 10 days wound infection. This order was signed by the FNP. Surveyor could not locate a lab report for the ordered wound culture in Resident #4's clinical record until one dated 02/10/23. Resident #4's clinical record contained a physician's telephone order form dated 02/16/23, which read in part (1) Rocephin 1 gm I.V. q (every) day (2) Repeat wound culture x 7 (3) [NAME] consult wound vac R hip. This order was signed by the physician. Resident #4's clinical record also contained a physician's order summary for the month of February 2023, which read in part Culture wound to Right hip one time only for Wound Infection for 1 day This order had a start date of 02/25/23. Surveyor could not locate results of this wound culture. Surveyor spoke with the assistant director of nursing (ADON) on 03/17/23 at 12:50 pm. ADON stated the culture order on 01/30/23 was collected 3 times, and when the lab was contacted for results, they were told the lab did not have a specimen. ADON stated they could not locate results for culture ordered to be done on 02/25/23. Surveyor spoke with medical technician (MT) at the contracted lab on 03/20/23 at 10:15 am regarding Resident #4's wound cultures. MT stated that the only wound culture orders and specimens they had received were on 01/17/23 and 02/10/23. MT stated they had received no other orders or specimens for wound cultures for Resident #4. Surveyor spoke with FNP on 03/20/23 at 1:25 pm. Surveyor asked FNP when they expected the wound culture ordered on 01/30/23 to be done, and FNP stated they expected it to be done on the order date. FNP said when they asked about the results, couple of nurses stated they had done it and lab lost it. Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility policy entitled Diagnostic Tests which read in part, Policy: Diagnostic tests-including laboratory, radiologic, pulmonary and waived testing (e.g., fingerstick glucose monitoring, hemoccult testing)-will be performed as ordered. Laboratory services will be available on-site, seven days a week, 24 hours a day with a licensed outside diagnostic service that meets all applicable certification standards and local or state regulations. The concern of not obtaining physician ordered wound cultures was discussed with the administrator, DON, and Market Clinical Lead on 03/20/23 at 3:00 pm. No further information was provided prior to exit. 2. For Resident #42 the facility staff failed to obtain a physician ordered CBC (complete blood count) on two separate occasions. Resident #42's face sheet listed diagnoses which included but not limited to hypertensive heart disease, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease, and anxiety. Resident #42's most recent minimum data set with an assessment reference date of 02/04/23 assigned the resident a brief interview for mental status score of 11 out of 15 in section C, cognitive patterns. Resident #42's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and contained a care plan for Resident exhibits or is at risk for cardiovascular symptoms or complications related to arrhythmia, hypertension, anemia. Interventions for this care plan included Monitor labs and report abnormals to physician. Resident #42's clinical record was reviewed and contained an Acute Visit form dated 02/01/23 which read in part, Chief Complaint/Nature of Present Problem: Follow-up anemia. Diagnosis, Assessment and Plan: Anemia -CBC, Iron Panel, B12, Folate in AM (02/02/23)-anemia. Resident #42's clinical record contained a Physician's Telephone Orders form dated 02/01/23, which read in part 2-1-23 CBC, iron panel, B12, Folate in AM-anemia. This form was signed by the family nurse practitioner (FNP). Resident #42's clinical record contained a lab report dated 02/02/23 with results of a folate, B12 and iron panel. The lab report did not contain results for a CBC. Surveyor spoke with the assistant director of nursing (ADON) on 03/17/23 at 12:50 pm regarding Resident #42's lab report. ADON stated that lab thought CBC ordered to be done on 02/02/23 was a mistake, and didn't do it, because resident had just had it done on 01/31/23. ADON stated that FNP ordered the CBC to be done on 02/10/23. Surveyor spoke with medical laboratory technician (MLT) on 03/20/23 at 9:30 am regarding Resident #42's lab tests on 02/02/23. MLT stated that the order the lab received did not include a CBC. Surveyor requested and received a copy of the lab requisition form, dated 02/02/23. A CBC was not marked on this form to be collected. Resident #42's clinical record contained a lab report dated 02/10/23 with a handwritten note signed by the FNP, which read in part 2/15/23 Repeat CBC in AM-2/16 due to leukocytosis (high white blood cell count). Surveyor could not locate a lab report for 02/16/23. Resident #42's clinical record contained a nurse's progress note dated 02/15/23 which read in part, Lab CBC-wbc 12.3 HGB (hemoglobin) 9.4. (FNP name omitted) notified. NO repeat needed. Resident notified. Surveyor spoke with FNP on 03/20/23 at 1:25 pm. Surveyor asked FNP if they had ordered a repeat CBC to be done on 02/16/23, and FNP stated they had ordered the CBC and wanted it to be done. Surveyor requested and was provided with a facility policy entitled Diagnostic Tests which read in part, Policy: Diagnostic tests-including laboratory, radiologic, pulmonary and waived testing (e.g., fingerstick glucose monitoring, hemoccult testing)-will be performed as ordered. Laboratory services will be available on-site, seven days a week, 24 hours a day with a licensed outside diagnostic service that meets all applicable certification standards and local or state regulations. The concern of not obtaining physician ordered labs was discussed with the administrator, DON, and Market Clinical Lead on 03/20/23 at 3:00 pm. No further information was provided prior to exit. 4. The facility staff failed to ensure provider orders for laboratory studies were implemented when ordered for Resident #199. Resident #199's admission record listed his diagnoses included but were not limited to, Covid-19, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and Encephalomyelitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord). The minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date of 12/16/21 coded the resident's brief interview for mental status (BIMS) a 01 out of 15 in Section C (cognitive patterns). Section G (functional status) coded him needing extensive assistance with bed mobility, eating, and toilet use. The clinical record contained a nurse practitioner (NP) Acute Visit Document with a date of service on 3/02/22. The diagnosis, assessment and plan portion of the document listed provider orders for AM labs: CBC (complete blood count), CMP (complete metabolic panel), PROBNP (used to diagnose heart failure) in AM. Resident #199's lab value results were reviewed and indicated the labs were collected on 03/05/22. The nurse practitioner (NP) who wrote the orders on 3/02/22 was interviewed via phone on 3/17/23 at 2:20 p.m. The NP stated her expectation was the labs would have been collected the next day, 3/03/22. The administrator was informed of these findings on 3/17/23 (via phone) and again on 03/19/23 in person. No further information was provided prior to the exit conference.
May 2021 7 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Notification of Changes (Tag F0580)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on staff interview, clinical record review, facility document review, and during the course of a complaint investigation, facility staff failed to inform the resident's responsible party and phy...

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Based on staff interview, clinical record review, facility document review, and during the course of a complaint investigation, facility staff failed to inform the resident's responsible party and physician of a change in skin status for 1 complaint resident (Resident #246). The findings were: 1. For Resident #246, facility staff failed to immediately notify the resident's responsible party (RP) and physician when there was a change in the resident's mid back skin integrity. Resident #246 diagnoses included but were not limited to dementia with behavioral disturbance, transient ischemic attack (TIA - mini stroke) and cerebral infarction (stroke), atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rate), and hemiplegia (severe loss of strength on one side of the body) and hemiparesis (mild or partial weakness of one side of the body). On the minimum data set assessment (MDS) with assessment reference date (ARD) 12/02/2020, Section G (Functional Status) noted the resident was totally dependent and required two + person physical assist for transfers. For bed mobility, the resident required extensive assistance by two + persons physical assist. This MDS did not have a BIMS (brief interview for mental status) score documented. The facility's social worker provided a BIMS document dated 10/24/20 noting Resident #246's BIMS score was 3 out of 15. Clinical record review revealed a skin check form dated 11/20/2020 did not document any pressure ulcer/injury. The skin check dated 12/04/2020, completed by one of the facility's licensed practical nurses (LPN), documented Resident #246 had a pressure ulcer on the resident's mid back. The skin check dated 12/11/2020 also documented the mid back pressure ulcer. A progress note written by an LPN dated 11/20/2020 described the resident's mid back as an abrasion. A 11/27/2020 progress note described the resident's mid back as a pressure area. There was no documentation the resident's physician/provider or the resident's responsible party (RP) was immediately notified of the change in skin condition. On 05/20/21 at 2:40 p.m. the facility's assistant director of nursing (ADON) was interviewed in the administrator's office. The administrator, corporate nurse, and director of nursing were also present. The ADON acknowledged Resident #246's skin check documented a pressure injury to the mid back as of 12/04/2020. The administrative team did not provide evidence the physician/provider or the resident's RP was immediately notified of a change in Resident #246's mid back skin check. On 05/20/21 at 4:40 p.m. the DON acknowledged there was no evidence Resident #246's provider or RP was notified of his mid back pressure injury prior to 12/17/2020. This is a complaint deficiency.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0637 (Tag F0637)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, staff interview, resident interview, and clinical record review, facility staff failed to determine that an assessment needed to completed for a significant change regarding the ...

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Based on observation, staff interview, resident interview, and clinical record review, facility staff failed to determine that an assessment needed to completed for a significant change regarding the development of what was stated to be a deep tissue injury for 1 of 12 residents in the survey sample (Resident #6). The findings were: 1. For Resident #6, Facility staff failed to assess skin condition and to treat what was stated to be a deep tissue injury at a pressure point on the resident's left heel. Resident #6 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses including Type 1 diabetes mellitus, traumatic brain injury, history of falls, major depression, convulsions, polyneuropathy, pain in knee and hip, and hypertension. During the initial contact on 5/18/21, the surveyor asked the resident if there were any wounds or skin injuries. The resident showed the surveyor a blackened place on the left side of the left heel that was nickel-sized blackened skin with a distinct reddened border. It was the size and in the location where the resident's foot rested on the mattress. The resident said it did not hurt. At the time, there was a triangular wedge for positioning on the floor against the wall. The resident said it had been removed for washing. Observations included: On 5/19/21 at 9:24 AM, Resident #6 reported having a place on the left heel; the surveyor observed a nickel size place that was black, unstageable, and the foot was resting on the mattress on that spot. On 5/20/21 at 8:47 AM, the surveyor asked LPN #1 about the place on the resident's left foot. LPN #1 had not seen the wound. LPN #1 checked the clinical record for information. There was no mention of the wound in skin assessments ( which documented excoriation of buttocks and upper back) and no progress notes documented the wound. There were no orders or care planning for treatment of the left foot. On 5/20/21 at 8:54 AM, the surveyor asked LPN #2 about the place on the resident's left foot. LPN #2 had not seen the wound. When asked, LPN #2 stated that if someone reported something like that, the procedure would be to notify the doctor and QA it. On 5/20/21 at 1:34 PM, the surveyor showed the resident's foot to the Director of nursing (DON). The DON assessed the wound and stated that unstageable ulcers feel spongy, so the resident's black mark at the pressure point where the heel rests can not be an unstageable pressure area; it would be a suspected deep tissue injury. The surveyor stated that the failure of staff to identify the resident's wound was an issue.
CONCERN (D)

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

Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Tag F0686)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on staff interview, resident interview, and clinical record review during review of a complaint, facility staff failed to provide necessary care and services for prevention and treatment of pres...

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Based on staff interview, resident interview, and clinical record review during review of a complaint, facility staff failed to provide necessary care and services for prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers for 1 of 12 residents in the survey sample (Resident #246). The findings were: 1. The facility staff failed to prevent Resident #246 from developing a pressure ulcer to his mid back. Resident #246 diagnoses included but were not limited to dementia with behavioral disturbance, transient ischemic attack (TIA - mini stroke) and cerebral infarction (stroke), atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rate), and hemiplegia (severe loss of strength on one side of the body) and hemiparesis (mild or partial weakness of one side of the body). On the minimum data set assessment (MDS) with assessment reference date (ARD) 12/02/2020, Section G (Functional Status) documented the resident was totally dependent and required two + person physical assist for transfers. For bed mobility, the resident required extensive assistance by two + persons physical assist. This MDS did not have a BIMS (brief interview for mental status) score documented. The facility's social worker provided a BIMS document dated 10/24/20 noting Resident #246's BIMS score was 3 out of 15. Clinical record review included skin check assessments and nurses' progress notes that described Resident #246's mid back changed from an abrasion to a pressure area/injury on 12/04/2020, more than one month after the resident's admission to the facility. There was no evidence found the facility staff notified the resident's medical provider of his mid back pressure injury and there was no physician/provider order written for treatment of the area until 12/17/2020, which was after the resident returned to the facility following an emergency room visit on 12/16/2020. On 05/20/21 at 2:40 p.m. in the administrator's office, the assistant director of nursing, director of nursing (DON), and corporate nurse were interviewed related to Resident #246's skin assessments and treatment. Regarding prevention methods in place to prevent pressure ulcers for the resident, the corporate nurse stated all the facility's mattresses were pressure reducing. The DON indicated Resident #246 had weekly weight orders, blood work orders, the dietician's involvement and added the resident's COVID-19 positive status put him at increased risk for skin integrity concerns. On 05/20/21 at 4:40 p.m., the DON acknowledged there was no treatment to the pressure ulcer on Resident #246's mid back prior to 12/17/2020. No further information was provided prior to the exit conference. This was a complaint deficiency.
CONCERN (D)

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

Respiratory Care (Tag F0695)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observations, interviews, and the review of documents, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure a resident's respiratory/oxygen equipment was appropriately changed for one (1) of...

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Based on observations, interviews, and the review of documents, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure a resident's respiratory/oxygen equipment was appropriately changed for one (1) of 15 sampled residents (Resident #40). The findings include: The facility staff failed to ensure Resident #40's tracheostomy oxygen collar and oxygen humidification device was appropriately changed. Resident #40 minimum data set (MDS) assessment, with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 5/5/21, was signed as completed on 5/12/21. Resident #40 was assessed as being usually able to make self understood and as being usually able to understand others. Resident #40's brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score was documented as five (5) out of 15. Resident #40 was documented as requiring assistance with bed mobility, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. Resident #40's diagnoses included, but were not limited to: heart failure, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, dementia, kidney disease, and lung disease. On the afternoon of 5/18/21, Resident #40's oxygen administration equipment was observed. Resident #40's humidification device was noted to be dated 4/28/21. Resident #40's tracheostomy oxygen collar was noted to be dated with two (2) dates (4/28/21 and 5/12/21). These observations were shared with the facility's Director of Nursing (DON) and Registered Nurse (RN) #21. Resident #40's care plan addressing the resident's respiratory status included an intervention for oxygen to be administered according to orders via a trach collar. The facility policy/procedure titled Respiratory Equipment / Supply Cleaning / Disinfection (with a revision date of 11/01/19) included a table under the heading of Schedule for Supply Changes. This table indicated oxygen delivery devices and humidifiers were to be changed every seven (7) days and as needed for soiling. The failure of the facility staff to appropriately change Resident #40's trach collar and humidification device was discussed for a final time, on 5/20/21 at 5:42 p.m., during a meeting with the facility's Administrator, DON, Assistant DON, and Nurse Consultant.
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0726 (Tag F0726)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interviews, the review of documents, and during the course of a complaint investigation, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure the competition of orientation was documented fo...

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Based on interviews, the review of documents, and during the course of a complaint investigation, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure the competition of orientation was documented for a staff member (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #21) prior to the staff member being scheduled to work independently. The findings include: The facility staff failed to have documentation to show LPN #21's completion of the facility's orientation process prior to LPN #21 being scheduled to work independently. The facility's administrative team was asked for policies and procedures for new LPN orientation. On 5/20/21 at 9:21 a.m., the Administrator provided a document titled NURSING ORIENTATION ROADMAP. This document indicated a nurse would receive between 40 - 120 ours of orientation time depending on their amount of previous long-term care experience. This document did not address how completion of LPN orientation would be documented. The Administrator reported no additional policies and/or procedures related to orientation was found. On 5/20/21 at 9:25 a.m., the Administrator provided a form entitled LICENSED NURSE WELCOMING & ORIENTATION PROGRAM CATEGORY B. This form included the following statement: The Orientation checklist is to be maintained by the newly hired employee for the duration of their orientation phase and be provided to the assigned staff member during each shift to account for the completion of each objective listed. Completed checklists are to be returned to the PDS. This checklist included various topics to be covered during orientation and included a breakdown of areas to focus on during the new employee's first 10 to 12 shifts. On 5/20/21 at 9:15 a.m., the Administrator reported there was no evidence of LPN #21 completing the checklist sheet. The Administrator reported the checklist sheet should have been part of LPN #21's employee documentation. The failure of the facility staff to ensure LPN #21's orientation was completed and/or documented was discussed for a final time, on 5/20/21 at 5:42 p.m., during a meeting with the facility's Administrator, DON, Assistant DON, and Nurse Consultant. This is a complaint deficiency.
CONCERN (E)

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

Abuse Prevention Policies (Tag F0607)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on staff interview, employee record review and facility documentation review, the facility staff failed to obtain verification of licensure from the Department of Health Professions prior to hir...

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Based on staff interview, employee record review and facility documentation review, the facility staff failed to obtain verification of licensure from the Department of Health Professions prior to hire for 2 (Employees # 15 and # 24) of 5 Registered Nurses, for 1 (Employee # 13) of 5 Licensed Practical Nurses and the facility staff failed to ensure a criminal background check was obtained timely for 1 (Employee # 26) of 27 employees in the Employee Records Check sample. The Findings included: 1. For Employee # 15, the facility staff failed to obtain licensure verification prior to hire. On 5/19/2021- 5/20/2021, review of employee records was conducted. Review of the personnel file for Employee # 15 was conducted and revealed Employee # 15 was hired on 9/28/2020 as a Registered Nurse, Unit Manager. Employee # 15's Registered Nurse license was not verified by the facility staff with the Department of Health Professions until 5/19/2021 at 13:23 (1:23 p.m.), during the survey. . On 5/20/2021 at 3:34 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Human Resources Director who confirmed that the license for Employee # 15 was verified on 5/19/2021 while compiling the list of records for review since there was no documentation of verification prior to the date of hire in the file. She stated the expectation was that licenses would be verified and current prior to hire. The Human Resources Director also stated she was sure the license was verified prior to hire because they are always checked before hire. The Human Resources Director submitted substantiating documentation of license verification for others in the employee review sample. There was no further documentation submitted regarding Employee # 15's license being verified prior to hire. A copy of the facility's policy on Hiring, Background Checks, Personnel Files and Terminations was requested. There was no documentation that Employee # 15's license was verified prior to hire. No further information was provided. 2. For Employee # 24, the facility staff failed to obtain licensure verification prior to hire. On 5/19/2021- 5/20/2021, review of employee records was conducted. Review of the personnel file for Employee # 24 was conducted and revealed Employee # 24 was hired on 9/28/2020 as a Registered Nurse, Unit Manager. Employee # 24's Registered Nurse license was not verified by the facility staff with the Department of Health Professions until 5/19/2021 at 13:38 (1:38 p.m.) according to the License Look up document QNURSYS- Quick Confirm License Verification Report, during the survey. On 5/20/2021 at 3:34 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Human Resources Director who confirmed that the license for Employee # 24 was verified on 5/19/2021 while compiling the list of records for review since there was no documentation of verification prior to the date of hire in the file. She stated the expectation was that licenses would be verified and current prior to hire. The Human Resources Director also stated she was sure the license was verified prior to hire because they are always checked before hire. The Human Resources Director submitted substantiating documentation of license verification for others in the employee review sample. There was no further documentation submitted regarding Employee # 24's license being verified prior to hire. A copy of the facility's policy on Hiring, Background Checks, Personnel Files and Terminations was requested. The facility policy, Human Resources Policies and Procedures entitled HR 200 Hiring Reviewed 10/31/17, Revised 11/15/17 was reviewed on 05/20/2021. It stated: Purpose: to provide a standardized process for hiring qualified employees. On page 2 of 2 under the topicPost-offer/Pre-Hire was written: 3.2 External Candidate: 3.2.1 Verify credentials, licenses, certificates or other documents required for the position. There was no documentation that Employee # 24's license was verified prior to hire. No further information was provided. 3. For Employee # 13, the facility staff failed to obtain a license verification check with the Department of Health Professions (DHP) prior to hire. Employee # 13 was hired on 9/25/2020 as a Licensed Practical Nurse. A copy of the license verification at the time of hire was not in the list of documents presented to the surveyor. Review revealed Employee # 13's license was not verified by the facility staff with the Department of Health Professions until 12/16/2020 at 10:14 a.m. according to the License Look up document QNURSYS- Quick Confirm License Verification Report. On 5/20/2021 at 3:34 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Human Resources Director who confirmed that the license for Employee # 15 was verified on 5/19/2021 while compiling the list of records for review since there was no documentation of verification prior to the date of hire in the file. She stated the expectation was that licenses would be verified and current prior to hire. The Human Resources Director also stated she was sure the license was verified prior to hire because they are always checked before hire. A copy of the facility's policy on Hiring, Background Checks, Personnel Files and Terminations was requested. The facility policy, Human Resources Policies and Procedures entitled Hiring Reviewed 10/31/17, Revised 11/15/17 was reviewed on 05/20/2021. Stated Purpose: to provide a standardized process for hiring qualified employees. On page 2 of 2 under the topicPost-offer/Pre-Hire was written: 3.2 External Candidate: 3.2.1 Verify credentials, licenses, certificates or other documents required for the position. There was no documentation that Employee # 13's license was verified prior to hire. No further information was provided. 4. For Employee # 26, the facility staff failed to ensure a criminal background check was completed within 30 days of hire. It was obtained 62 days prior to hire. On 05/20/2021, review of the personnel records for Employee # 26 revealed Employee #26 was hired on 10/21/2020 as a Dietary Aide. The Sworn Statement was signed on 8/17/2020. The Criminal Background Check was conducted on 8/20/2020. An interview was conducted with the Human Resources Director on 05/20/2021 at 3:34 p.m. The Human Resources Director confirmed Employee # 26's hire date was 10/21/2020. A copy of the facility's policy on Hiring, Background Checks, Personnel Files and Terminations was requested. The facility policy, Human Resources Policies and Procedures entitled HR 205 Background Investigations Reviewed 11/14/19, Revised 11/15/19 was reviewed on 05/20/2021. It read: Purpose: to ensure the integrity of the company workforce and ensure the safety and welfare of the employees and patients/residents. On page 1 of 2 under Process was written: 1. All applicants will be informed that a criminal background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process if the Company makes a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. 1.1. All background checks should be performed post- hire. This means after a conditional offer of employment is made and is accepted. 1.2. A new background check is required if more than 30 days pass between the time of screening and the hire date of the new employee. Employee # 26's background check was 62 days prior to the hire date of 10/21/2020. Employee # 26's Sworn Statement was signed 65 days prior to the hire date of 10/21/2020. No further information was provided.
CONCERN (E)

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

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

19. For Resident 196, the facility staff failed to administer a PPD per the physicians orders. A (PPD) purified protein derivative skin test is a test that determines if you have (TB) tuberculosis. T...

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19. For Resident 196, the facility staff failed to administer a PPD per the physicians orders. A (PPD) purified protein derivative skin test is a test that determines if you have (TB) tuberculosis. The face sheet in Resident 196 clinical record included the diagnosis degenerative diseases of basal ganglia, hemiplegia, epilepsy, and hypertension. Resident 196 was a new admit and had no completed MDS assessment. Resident 196 was unable to communicate with the surveyor. Resident 196's (EHR) electronic health record included an order dated 05/06/2021 for tuberculin PPD solution inject 0.1 ml intradermally one time only for screening. This was a verbal order that had been confirmed by the (DON) director of nursing. 05/08/2021 the nursing staff documented that they would obtain information regarding the residents previous PPD from another nursing facility. This information was not obtained and the PPD was not administered. The facility staff administered the PPD on 05/10/2021. The facility nursing staff failed to read the results. The facility policy titled, 20.2 Tuberculosis Screening read in part, All residents will be screened for tuberculosis on admission to the Residential Care Facility according to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local/state health department regulations and recommendations . This PPD was again administered by the nursing staff on 05/19/2021 after it was brought to the facility's attention by the surveyor. The administrator, DON, and nurse consultant were made aware of the above issue regarding Resident 196's PPD prior to the exit conference on 05/20/2021. This is a complaint deficiency. Based on interviews, the review of documents, and during the course of a complaint investigation, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide assessments, monitoring, and/or treatments for 19 residents reviewed as part of a complaint investigation. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #21 failed to perform planned care interventions and/or medical provider ordered care/services for multiple residents on the 5/5/21 night shift (this would include the night of 5/5/21 and the morning of 5/6/21). The clinical records of the 18 residents cited in this deficiency was reviewed with the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing (DON) during the survey process. The findings include: 1a. The facility staff failed to administer and/or read Resident #42's PPD (tuberculin skin test) per the physician's orders. Resident #42 minimum data set (MDS) assessment, with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 5/3/21, was signed as completed on 5/12/21. Resident #42 was assessed as being able to make self understood and as being able to understand others. Resident #42's brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score was documented as six (6) out of 15. Resident #42 was documented as requiring assistance with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. Resident #42's diagnoses included, but were not limited to: high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, and lung disease. Resident #42's clinical record included an order for PPD (tuberculin skin test) dated 4/22/21 at 5:36 p.m. This order read as follows: PPD results and induration one time only until 04/28/2021 23:59 Read 48-72 (hours) after administration of Step 1 PPD AND one time only until 05/07/2021 23:59 Read 48-72 (hours) after administration of Step 2 PPD obtain chest x-ray if positive. Resident #42's electronic treatment administration record (eTAR) documented the resident's Step 1 tuberculin PPD test was administered on 4/28/21 at 10:45 a.m. This tuberculin PPD test was documented as being read on 4/28/21 at 9:05 p.m. This reading was less than the 48-72 hours time frame ordered by the medical provider. Review of Resident #42's clinical documentation on the morning of 5/19/21, with the facility's Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON), failed to provide evidence of Resident #42 being administered a subsequent PPD test. The failure of the facility staff to correctly administer and read Resident #42's tuberculin PPD skin tests was discussed for a final time, on 5/20/21 at 5:42 p.m., during a meeting with the facility's Administrator, DON, Assistant DON, and Nurse Consultant. 1b. A review of Resident #42's clinical documentation revealed the facility staff failed to document completing a medical provider order for monitoring bruising to the left lateral side and reporting worsening (if indicated) to the medical provider. Resident #42's electronic treatment administration record (eTAR) was blank for this intervention on 5/5/21 for the night shift. Resident #42's diagnoses included, but were not limited to: high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, and lung disease. 2a. The facility staff failed to provide care for Resident #40's midline intravascular access. Resident #40 minimum data set (MDS) assessment, with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 5/5/21, was signed as completed on 5/12/21. Resident #40 was assessed as being usually able to make self understood and as being usually able to understand others. Resident #40's brief interview for mental status (BIMS) summary score was documented as five (5) out of 15. Resident #40 was documented as requiring assistance with bed mobility, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. Resident #40's diagnoses included, but were not limited to: heart failure, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, dementia, kidney disease, and lung disease. On 5/19/21, it was noted that Resident #40 had an intravascular access in the left upper extremity (LUE); this access had a dressing that was noted to be loose and dated 4/22. This intravascular access with a dressing dated 4/22 was brought to the attention of the facility's administrative staff on the afternoon of 5/19/21. On 5/20/21 at 10:40 a.m. during an interview with the facility's Administrator, Director of Nursing (DON), and Nursing Consultant, the DON reported the LUE access device was a midline access that was present on Resident #40's admission to the facility. The DON confirmed that no orders for care of Resident #40's midline access was found in the resident's clinical record. It was reported Resident #40 was sent to the emergency department (ED) on the afternoon/evening of 5/19/21 to have the midline access removed. On 5/20/21 at 11:20 a.m., the facility's Nurse Consultant provided the survey team with a document titled 5.2 Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD) Dressing Change (this document's most recent revision date was May 1, 2016). The Nurse Consultant confirmed this document addressed the care of a 'midline' access device. This document included the following information: Sterile dressing change using transparent dressing is performed . (a)t least weekly . The failure of the facility staff to obtain an order for and to provide care for Resident #40's midline access was discussed for a final time, on 5/20/21 at 5:42 p.m., during a meeting with the facility's Administrator, DON, Assistant DON, and Nurse Consultant. 2b. A review of Resident #40's clinical documentation revealed the facility staff failed to ensure the following interventions were provided as scheduled for the 5/5/21 night shift: (a) tracheostomy care, (b) mouth care, (c) PEG-tube site care, and (d) pulse oximeter monitoring. Resident #40's electronic treatment administration record (eTAR) had areas where the completion of each of the aforementioned interventions were to be documented during the night shift of 5/5/21 but these areas were blank. Resident #40's diagnoses included, but were not limited to: heart disease, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and dysphagia. 3. RESIDENT #45 A review of Resident #45's clinical documentation revealed the facility staff failed to apply a medical provider ordered topical medication. Resident #45 was ordered Voltaren Gel 1% to be applied three times a day. Resident #45's electronic treatment administration record (eTAR) was blank for this treatment on 5/5/21 at 10 p.m. and 5/6/21 at 6:00 a.m. No evidence the aforementioned treatments were administered was found by or provided to the surveyor. Resident #45's diagnoses included, but were not limited to: heart failure, arthritis, and GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease). 4. RESIDENT #14 A review of Resident #14's clinical documentation revealed the facility staff failed to change oxygen tubing and bag as ordered by a medical provider. Resident #14's clinical documentation included an order to change oxygen tubing and bag every Wednesday; this was scheduled to be completed every Wednesday night shift. Resident #14's electronic treatment administration record (eTAR) was blank for this intervention on 5/5/21 for the night shift. Resident #14's diagnoses included, but were not limited to: lung disease, high blood pressure, insomnia, and stroke. 5. RESIDENT #18 A review of Resident #18's clinical documentation revealed the facility staff failed to ensure Z-Guard (an ointment) was applied as ordered by a medical provider. Resident #18's clinical record included an order for Z-Guard to be applied to the resident's coccyx twice a day. Resident #18's electronic treatment administration record (eTAR) was blank for this intervention for the night shift of 5/5/21. Resident #18's diagnoses included, but were not limited to: heart disease, hyperlipidemia, anxiety, and dementia. 6. RESIDENT #7 A review of Resident #7's EHR (electronic health record) revealed the facility staff failed to complete a physician ordered treatment. The EHR included a physician order to apply unna boots to bilateral lower extremities every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. A review of Resident #7's electronic treatment administration records (eTAR) for May 2021 revealed that the facility nursing staff failed to complete this treatment on 05/05/2021. This eTAR was blank for this treatment on 05/05/2021. Resident #7's face sheet included the diagnoses chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, difficulty in walking, and generalized edema. 7. Resident #34 A review of Resident 34's EHR revealed the facility staff failed to complete a physician ordered treatment. The EHR included a physician order to apply Sure Prep to scabbed area to left great toe and left fifth toe wound daily one time a day for preventative. A review of Resident 34's electronic treatment administration record (eTAR) for May 2021 revealed that the facility nursing staff failed to complete this treatment on 05/05/2021. The eTAR was blank for this treatment on 05/05/2021. Resident 34's face sheet included the diagnoses diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease, and adult failure to thrive. 8. RESIDENT #20 A review of Resident #20's clinical documentation revealed the facility staff failed to monitor the resident's Secure Care Bracelet for placement and function for the night shift of 5/5/21. Resident #20's electronic treatment administration record (eTAR) documentation was blank for this intervention for the night shift of 5/5/21. Resident #20's diagnoses included, but were not limited to: hyperlipidemia, insomnia, dementia, and kidney disease. 9. RESIDENT #32 A review of Resident #32's clinical documentation revealed the facility staff failed to monitor the resident's Secure Care Bracelet for placement and function for the night shift of 5/5/21. Resident #32's electronic treatment administration record (eTAR) documentation was blank for this intervention for the night shift of 5/5/21. Resident #20's diagnoses included, but were not limited to: heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, and stroke. 10. RESIDENT #8 A review of Resident #8's clinical documentation revealed the facility staff failed to provide tracheostomy care during the night shift on 5/5/21. Resident #8's electronic treatment administration record (eTAR) included an area to document tracheostomy care (including cleaning stoma, flange and change drain sponge) which was to occur on the night shift of 5/5/21; this area was left blank. Resident #8's diagnoses included, but were not limited to: respiratory failure, muscle weakness, and stroke. 11. RESIDENT #9 A review of Resident #9's clinical documentation revealed the facility staff failed to ensure Z-Guard (an ointment) was provided as ordered by a medical provider. Resident #9's clinical record included an order for Z-Guard to be applied to the resident's buttocks and rectal area twice a day. The area, on Resident #9's electronic treatment administration record (eTAR), where this treatment should have been documented was blank for this intervention for the night shift of 5/5/21. Resident #9's diagnoses included, but were not limited to: difficulty walking, obesity, and respiratory failure. 12. RESIDENT #347 A review of Resident #347's clinical documentation revealed the facility staff failed to ensure a medical provider ordered skin prep was applied to the right great toe on the night shift of 5/5/21; the facility staff also failed to ensure a medical provider order for Z-guard ointment was applied to the resident's buttocks on the night shift of 5/5/21. Resident #347's electronic treatment administration record (eTAR) had areas where the completion of each of the aforementioned interventions were to be documented during the night shift of 5/5/21 but these areas were blank. Resident #347's diagnoses included, but were not limited to: heart disease, high blood pressure, anxiety, and dementia. 13. Resident #35 A review of Resident #35's clinical documentation revealed the facility staff failed to perform indwelling urinary catheter care on the night shift of 5/5/21 and the facility staff failed to perform wound care to the right hip, right foot, and sacrum on the night shift of 5/5/21. Resident #35's electronic treatment administration record (eTAR) had areas where the completion of the aforementioned treatments were to be documented during the night shift of 5/5/21 but these areas were blank. Resident #35's diagnoses included: anxiety, anemia, multiple sclerosis, and shortness of breath. 14. RESIDENT #201 A review of Resident #201's clinical documentation revealed the facility staff failed to apply the resident's medical provider ordered CPAP during the night shift of 5/5/21. Resident #201's electronic treatment administration record (eTAR) had an area where the application of the resident's CPAP was to be documented; this area was blank. Resident #201's diagnoses included, but were not limited to: diabetes, kidney disease, depression, and sleep apnea. (CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy is used for patients with sleep apnea.) 15. RESIDENT #21 A review of Resident #21's clinical documentation revealed the facility staff failed to confirm fall mats were in use during the night shift of 5/5/21. Resident #21's electronic treatment administration record (eTAR) included an area where the use of the fall mats were to be documented on the night shift of 5/5/21; this area was blank. Resident #21's diagnoses included, but were not limited to: respiratory failure, altered mental status, unsteady gait, and high blood pressure. 16. RESIDENT #346 A review of Resident #346's clinical documentation revealed the facility staff failed to ensure Z-Guard (an ointment) was applied as ordered by a medical provider. Resident #346's clinical record included an order for Z-Guard to be applied to the resident's buttocks daily on both day shift and night shift. Resident #346's electronic treatment administration record (eTAR) included an area where this treatment was to be documented during the night shift of 5/5/21; this area was blank. Resident #346's diagnoses included, but were not limited to: lung disease, diabetes, anxiety, and hearing loss. 17. RESIDENT #9 A review of Resident 9's EHR revealed that the facility staff failed to complete a physician ordered treatment, failed to document cleaning an oxygen filter, changing oxygen tubing, and that an air mattress was in place. The EHR included the following physician orders clean filter on oxygen concentrator weekly every Wednesday, may have air mattress overlay to bed provided by Hospice, change oxygen tubing weekly on Wednesday, and apply phytoplex Z-guard paste to buttocks topically every day and night shift for wound prevention. A review of Resident 9's eTAR for May 2021 revealed that the nursing staff had not documented for the completion of the treatment on 05/05/2021. The facility staff also failed to document that Resident 9's oxygen tubing had been changed, the oxygen concentrator filter had been cleaned, or that the air mattress overlay was in place on night shift. Resident 9's face sheet included the diagnoses: anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and shortness of breath. 18. RESIDENT #24 A review of Resident #24's clinical documentation revealed the facility staff failed to ensure sacral wound care and colostomy care were provided on the night shift of 5/5/21. Resident #24's electronic treatment administration record (eTAR) included areas where these treatments were to be documented during the night shift of 5/5/21; these areas were blank. Resident #24's diagnoses included, but were not limited to: hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure, heart dysrhythmia, and pain. The failure of the facility staff to ensure residents' treatments and/or monitoring were completed during the evening shift of 5/5/21 was discussed for a final time, on 5/20/21 at 5:42 p.m., during a meeting with the facility's Administrator, DON, Assistant DON, and Nurse Consultant.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

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

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
Concerns
  • • Multiple safety concerns identified: 3 life-threatening violation(s), 2 harm violation(s), $247,454 in fines, Payment denial on record. Review inspection reports carefully.
  • • 52 deficiencies on record, including 3 critical (life-threatening) violations. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
  • • $247,454 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in Virginia. Major compliance failures.
  • • Grade F (0/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
Bottom line: This facility has 3 Immediate Jeopardy findings. Serious concerns require careful evaluation.

About This Facility

What is Westwood Center's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns WESTWOOD CENTER an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within Virginia, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.

How is Westwood Center Staffed?

CMS rates WESTWOOD CENTER's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 69%, which is 23 percentage points above the Virginia average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs. RN turnover specifically is 71%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.

What Have Inspectors Found at Westwood Center?

State health inspectors documented 52 deficiencies at WESTWOOD CENTER during 2021 to 2024. These included: 3 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 2 that caused actual resident harm, and 47 with potential for harm. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.

Who Owns and Operates Westwood Center?

WESTWOOD CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by GENESIS HEALTHCARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 60 certified beds and approximately 47 residents (about 78% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in BLUEFIELD, Virginia.

How Does Westwood Center Compare to Other Virginia Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Virginia, WESTWOOD CENTER's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (69%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (1 stars) is much below the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Westwood Center?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations, the facility's high staff turnover rate, and the below-average staffing rating.

Is Westwood Center Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, WESTWOOD CENTER has documented safety concerns. Inspectors have issued 3 Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Virginia. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.

Do Nurses at Westwood Center Stick Around?

Staff turnover at WESTWOOD CENTER is high. At 69%, the facility is 23 percentage points above the Virginia average of 46%. Registered Nurse turnover is particularly concerning at 71%. RNs handle complex medical decisions and coordinate care — frequent RN changes can directly impact care quality. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?

Was Westwood Center Ever Fined?

WESTWOOD CENTER has been fined $247,454 across 4 penalty actions. This is 7.0x the Virginia average of $35,553. Fines at this level are uncommon and typically indicate a pattern of serious deficiencies, repeated violations, or failure to correct problems promptly. CMS reserves penalties of this magnitude for facilities that pose significant, documented risk to resident health or safety. Families should request specific documentation of what issues led to these fines and what systemic changes have been implemented.

Is Westwood Center on Any Federal Watch List?

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