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.
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SERIOUS
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📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
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:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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.