SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0323
(Tag F0323)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, facility documentation review and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide the ass...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, facility documentation review and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide the assistance of 2 staff persons for a transfer, instead using one person transfer for 2 residents (Resident # 2 and # 4) resulting in harm for one Resident (Resident # 4) who sustained a fall and fracture of the leg. And the facility staff failed to apply a bed alarm for one resident (Resident # 16) all in a survey sample of 23 residents.
1. For Resident #2, the facility staff failed to provide the assistance of two staff persons for a transfer from the wheelchair to bed.
2. For Resident #4, the facility staff failed to provide the assistance of 2 staff persons for a transfer from the bed to the wheelchair, resulting in a fall and fracture of the leg.
3. For Resident #6, the facility staff failed to apply a fall alarm per physician's orders from 9:00 a.m., to 1:00 p.m. on 9-19-17.
The findings included:
1. For Resident #2, the facility staff failed to perform a two person transfer for Resident #2, instead using a one person transfer from the wheelchair to bed.
Resident #2, a [AGE] year-old female, was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included but were not limited to: Major Depressive Disorder with severe Psychotic Symptoms, Pseudobulbar Affect, Cardiac Pacemaker, Anemia, Acute embolism and thrombosis.
Resident #2's most recent MDS (minimum data set) with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 8/3/2017 was coded as a Quarterly assessment. She was coded as having short and long term memory deficits, severe cognitive impairments. She was also coded as needing extensive to total assistance of one person to perform all of her activities of daily living with the exception of transfers. For transfers, she was coded as needing total assistance of two staff members. She was coded as always incontinent of bowel and bladder.
On 9/19/2017, Resident # 2's clinical record was reviewed.
Review of the Nurse's Notes revealed entries:
8/9/2017 17:15 (5:15 p.m.) Called to room by CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) ____. Stated Res.(Resident) right hand was swollen and Res. was guarding and protecting her right hand. Upon assessment res. noted alert and verbally responsive, right hand at wrist area warm to touch, bruising to hand and forearm edema to hand. Res. pulls away when assessment performed, right hand elevated on pillow res. medicated for pain. Physician notified orders received continue to observe.
Documentation revealed that on 8/9/2017 at 5:30 p.m., the clinician ordered an X-ray of Resident # 2's right hand. The X-ray was obtained 8/10/2017 at 2:15 a.m. and Resident #2 was determined to have a spiral fracture of the distal third of the ulna.
The facility began an investigation into the injury of unknown origin, her fractured ulna. The investigation was unable to determine the cause of the injury and unable to substantiate abuse.
Review of the investigation revealed a statement from the CNA (certified nursing assistant) (CNA F) that cared for Resident #2 during the 7-3 shift of 8/9/2017 provided ADL (Activities of Daily Living) care throughout the day who stated she did not notice any injuries during her shift.
Review of the Witness statement from CNA F (typed by Director of Nursing and signed by the witness on 8/11/2017) included statements: I work with _________ on Wednesday, August 8/9/17 on the 7-3 shift. I gave her a bath in bed in the morning. I didn't notice anything. I got her up and put her in the chair for breakfast. She rolled around in her wheeled chair. About 2:20 I put her back in the bed. I put her side rails up and pull her blanket over her.
When interviewed, the DON stated the CNAs have a [NAME] for each Resident that provides guidance for their needs. The facility staff was asked to provide a copy of the [NAME].
Review of the MDS assessment in effect during August, 2017 revealed Resident # 2 required a two-person total assist for transfers and one person extensive assist for bed mobility.
On 9/19/2017 at 4:02 p.m., the CNA F was interviewed by the surveyor in the presence of the Director of Nursing and three other surveyors in the facility conference room. CNA F stated she remembered taking care of Resident # 2 on 8/9/2017 during the day shift. CNA F stated she put Resident # 2 to bed at the end of the shift by herself. CNA F stated Resident # 2 did not have any problems or swelling noted on her right arm when she last saw her. CNA F stated she was trained to transfer Resident # 2 using one person because of her size. CNA F stated Resident # 2 was small and could be transferred by one person. CNA F stated she did not know the MDS coded Resident # 2 has needing 2 staff persons to transfer. CNA F stated she did not know what was written on the CNA [NAME]. CNA F again stated she had taken care of Resident# 2 and was trained to transfer the resident by herself.
On 9/19/2017 at 4:10 p.m., CNA B was observed in the hallway near Unit 1. An interview was conducted with CNA who stated she worked on Unit 1 and was familiar with Resident # 2. CNA B stated it required 2 people to transfer Resident # 2.
The CNA [NAME] for Resident # 2 was not in the book designated for Unit 1. The facility staff stated they did not know where the CNA [NAME] for Resident # 2 was located.
On 9/19/2017 at 4:15 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Unit Manager on Unit 1 (LPN A) who stated Resident # 2 required 2 people to transfer.
The investigation indicated the CNA had transferred Resident #2 from her wheelchair back to bed by herself.
On 9/19/2017 at 5 p.m., the administrator and DON were informed of the failure of the staff to perform a two person transfer for Resident #2, instead using a one person transfer. During the end of day debriefing on 9/19/2017, the facility Administrator was informed that CNA F was interviewed earlier that day and told the surveyors and Director of Nursing that she transferred Resident # 2 by herself as she had been shown during her orientation by another CNA.
On 9/20/2017 at 4 p.m., an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing who stated CNA F told her that she used a Stand and Pivot technique to transfer Resident # 2 by herself. The DON was asked if she was aware that the MDS dated [DATE] coded Resident # 2 as requiring total assist of two staff persons for transfers. The DON stated she did see that on the MDS.
On 9/21/2017 at approximately 1:00 p.m., three copies of the CNA [NAME] were presented. Two copies were labeled with a print date of 9/18/2017. One form had handwritten on the right of the form Transfer 2 assist. Another copy of the CNA [NAME] was presented to the surveyor with a print date of 9/21/2017. The categories generated by the computer were Safety, toileting, personal hygiene/oral care, mobility, monitoring, bathing, dressing, resident care and transferring. Under transferring was written by computer Requires 2 assist for transfers. This copy had the web address of the computer system written at the bottom of the page and dated 9/21/2017.
There was no explanation for why the CNA [NAME] had been unavailable during the first days of survey. Facility staff stated they could not find it.
The DON presented a handwritten note on 9/21/2017 at 9 a.m. that was dated 9/20/2017 and stated during her interview with CNA F, she stated that she stand Pivot with one person assist for Resident # 2 and the note was signed by the DON.
During the end of day debriefing on 9/21/2017, the facility administrator and DON were informed of the failure of the staff to perform a two person transfer for Resident #2, instead using a one person transfer.
No further information was provided.
3. For Resident #6, a Resident with a fall history, and a fall risk, the facility staff failed to apply a physician ordered fall alarm from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on 9-19-17.
Resident #6 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with the diagnoses including; Huntington's disease, hypertension, seizures, dementia, depression, and anemia.
The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) was a quarterly assessment with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 6-22-17. The MDS coded Resident #6 with severely impaired cognition, and requiring extensive assistance from staff for all activities of daily living.
On 9-19-17, beginning at 9:00 a.m. observations of the Resident were completed up until 1:00 p.m. Resident #6 was observed laying in a low bed with a scoop mattress, pads on the floor of both sides of the bed, a padded foot board on the bed, and wedges on top of and under the mattress for Resident positioning. The Resident was awake, alert, non-verbal, and kicking her legs over the side of the bed almost continuously. On one occasion the Resident was halfway out of the bed, with her legs completely out of the bed, and the Resident's buttocks were on the edge of the bed. A staff member followed the surveyor into the room and repositioned the Resident.
On 9-19-17 Resident #6's clinical record was reviewed. The review revealed physician's orders which included:
12-5-16 personal bed alarm every shift.
No bed alarm was applied to the Resident for 4 hours on 9-19-17 until after the 1:00 p.m. observation. Surveyors returned to the facility at 2:00 p.m., and a bed alarm was in place on the Resident at that time.
The Resident's care plan was reviewed and included the bed alarm in the interventions for Fall Risk .
The facility policy titled Treatment Administration was reviewed, and revealed the following:
It is the policy of this facility to provide resident centered care that meets the psychosocial, physical and emotional needs and concerns of the residents. The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance for the process for providing monitoring that all treatments are received and administered in a timely manner.
The facility Director of Nursing (DON) stated Lippincott as the facility reference for nursing standards. Both medication and treatment administration policies from the facility followed the standard.
On 9-19-17, 9-20-17, and 9-21-17 at the end of day debriefs, the Administrator and Director of Nursing were informed of the failure of staff to apply the fall alarm to Resident #6 for 4 hours on 9-19-17. This omission presented a hazard, and accident precursor for Resident #6. The facility provided no further information.
2. For Resident #4, the facility staff failed to provide the assistance of 2 staff persons for a transfer from the bed to the wheelchair, resulting in a fall and fracture of the left leg, which is harm.
Resident #4 was an [AGE] year old who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #4's diagnoses included Proximal Tibia Displaced Metaphyseal and Impacted Plateau Fractures (crushed bone), Muscle Weakness-Generalized, Age-Related Osteoporosis, Schizophrenia, Psychotic Disorder, Hypertension, and Alzheimer's Disease.
The Minimum Data Set, which was a Quarterly Assessment with an Assessment Reference Date of 6/7/17, coded Resident #4 as having a Brief Interview of Mental Status Score of 7 - indicating severely impaired cognition. For transfers, she was coded as requiring the extensive physical assistance of two persons. In the area of functional limitation in range of motion, she was coded as having lower extremity impairment on both sides. Her mobility device was a manual wheelchair.
On 9/19/17 a review was conducted of facility documentation, revealing Resident #4's Care Plan, which read, Initiated 3/9/10. Revised 7/18/17. I am at risk for and have had an actual fall related to: Cognitive impairment with decreased safety awareness. I am easily distracted and have poor insight/judgement. I am incontinent and I am dependent for ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). Assist resident with all transfers. The Care Plan had not been revised to include the requirement of the extensive physical assistance of two persons for transfers.
On 9/19/17 a 8:30 A.M., an observation was conducted of Resident #4, who was in her bed. When asked about how her leg was feeling, Resident #4 smiled and appeared to be confused. Suddenly, her roommate who was identified and put into the sample as Resident #1, made an unsolicited statement. She said, One of the aides named [NAME] (CNA A) came in here by herself and dropped her on the floor while putting her in her wheelchair. She slipped out of her hands and fell on the floor. She broke her leg and went to the hospital. She came back here with a leg brace on, and had it on for a month and a half. Resident #1's Brief Interview of Mental Status Score was 14, indicating no cognitive impairment. She was also coded as having adequate vision and hearing.
Resident #4's clinical record contained the following x-ray report, 6/28/17 10:23 A.M. Findings: Four views of the left knee. Proximal tibia displaced metaphyseal and impacted plateau fractures, are partially obscured by severe tricompartmental osteoarthritis with large osteophytes and loss of joint space. Effusion.
On 9/19/17 a review of facility documentation was conducted, revealing a Facility Reported Incident on 6/29/17. It read, Injury of Unknown Origin. Resident assessment revealed left tibia plateau fracture. Documents reveal resident had a fall on 6/25/17. Investigation pending. On 7/3/17, the facility follow-up read, Upon investigation, June 25, 2017, (CNA A - Certified Nursing Assistant) transferred (Resident #4) from the bed to the wheelchair. According to the report, only one staff member conducted the transfer instead of two.
CNA A's signed statement (dated 6/25/17) read, I set her down in the chair. I walked away. I heard a noise. I turned around I saw resident body in front of wheelchair Resident butt was on the floor in between the leg rest. The leg rest was extended. Resident left leg was under her butt. This incident occurred during the day shift a 7:50 A.M.
The clinical record contained the following Nursing Progress Note, 6/25/17/ 10:51 P.M. Resident resting in bed, respirations unlabored, lung fields clear, no coughing or congestion noted. No dizzy spells noted. Bed in lowest position, call bell in reach. Staff monitoring Q 2 hours. For the next three days, until 6/28/17 there was no further post-fall monitoring (7 continuous shifts).
On 6/28/17 the Nursing Progress Note read, Vital signs 99.2-90-22-138/86-96%. Resident noted with edema to left knee and lower leg bruising present to lower leg. Resident C/O (complains of) pain when touched, will not allow CNA to dress her. Resident medicated for pain Tylenol Tabs 2 PO (by mouth) for left leg pain. DR (doctor) made aware STAT x-ray of left FIB TIB and left knee (left lower leg). Resident #4 was admitted to the hospital at 7:00 A.M. and returned to the facility at 6:45 P.M. New orders for pain medication, use of knee immobilizer, and no weight bearing to left leg were given by the resident's MD at the facility. The nursing Progress note read, SRMC (hospital) called report. No surgery indicated at this time because its to extensive. Keep knee immobilizer in place.
On 9/19/17 at 4:05 P.M., an interview was conducted with CNA A in the conference room. The Director of Nursing, who had conducted the investigation, was present. When asked why she transferred Resident #4 without the assistance of another staff member, CNA A stated, The way I was trained the person demonstrated that the resident needed only 1 person for transfers. When CNA A was informed that Resident #1 witnessed the fall, she admitted that Resident #1 was in the room, but said that the curtain was pulled. There was no documentation that the curtain had been pulled. When the Director of Nursing was asked why Resident #1 wasn't interviewed regarding the fall, she stated, Because I didn't know that she was in the room and I didn't ask.
On 9/19/17 at 5:00 P.M. the facility Administrator (Administration A) was notified of the findings. On 9/20/17 the Administrator submitted following Petersburg Plan of Correction;
Findings: Facility failed to properly investigate two injuries of unknown origins. The facility failed to interview all potential witnesses.
Resident: (#4) fell on 6/25/17, and on 6/28/17 diagnosed wit a left knee fracture. Resident: (#2) Diagnosed with a fracture of unknown origin.
100% of residents with hi risk for injuries related to falls were reviewed to ensure proper transfers were being performed.
The Plan of Correction also stated that all facility residents were assessed for proper transfer techniques and initiated on 9/19/17. Nursing staff were in-serviced. In addition, CNA A had been suspended pending investigation, and had subsequently resigned. The Plan also stated that all department heads were in-serviced on the proper way to complete an investigation.
The following day, on 9/20/17, another resident who was identified and placed in the sample as Resident #16, was also transferred with 1 staff instead of 2, utilizing a hoyer lift. Resident #16 was an [AGE] year old who as admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #16's diagnoses included Cerebrovascular Disease, Gout, and Constipation, unspecified.
The Minimum Data Set, which was a Quarterly Assessment with an Assessment Reference Date of 7/3/17, coded Resident #16 as having a Brief interview of Mental Status Score of 13, indicating that he was independent in decision making ability. He was also coded as requiring the extensive physical assistance of two staff persons for transfers, having functional limitation of both legs, and requiring a wheelchair for mobility.
The Administrator and Director of Nursing were present when the surveyor confirmed the improper transfer with Resident #16, who was cognitively intact. Resident #16 stated that CNA D used a hoyer lift to transfer him by herself from his bed to his wheelchair. The Administrator later reported that CNA D had received disciplinary action for performing an improper transfer after being inserviced the previous day.
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0333
(Tag F0333)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident #14 received two different doses of the medication Depakote (ordered for the treatment of depression) from 2/22/17 t...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident #14 received two different doses of the medication Depakote (ordered for the treatment of depression) from 2/22/17 through 9/21/17. When the physician was notified on 9/21/17 that the original order for Depakote 125 mg (milligrams) had not discontinued at the time 250 mg was ordered, the physician discontinued the 125 mg order.
Resident #14 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the diagnoses of, but not limited to, dementia, depression, and anxiety.
The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) was a quarterly assessment with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 6/28/17. The MDS coded Resident #14 with moderately impaired cognition; required extensive assistance from staff for transfers, dressing, toileting, and hygiene.
On 9/20/17 at 1 p.m. Resident #14 was observed sitting in a wheelchair in her room. She was alert and conversational. Resident #14 stated lunch was great and stated her sister will be coming in for church services that day. Resident #14 did not display and negative behaviors or symptoms of depression.
On 9/20/17 at 2:30 p.m. Resident #14's clinical record was reviewed. The review revealed physician's orders which included:
1/9/17 Depakote Sprinkles Capsule Delayed Release 125 mg Give 1 capsule by mouth two times a day related to Major Depressive Disorder and
2/22/17 DepakoteTablet Delayed Release 250 mg Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day related to Major Depressive Disorder.
Both the 125 mg and 250 mg orders were listed and signed as administered on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) twice daily from 2/22/17 until 9/21/17.
On 9/20/17 at 4 p.m. the Administrator and Director of Nursing were informed of the Depakote orders. The pharmacy review sheet and physician notes were requested.
On 9/21/17 at 9:30 a.m. the Depakote orders on the MAR were reviewed with the nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN-B) who administered the medications to Resident #14 that morning with the Registered Nurse Unit Manager (RN-B) present. LPN-B showed surveyor the opened and empty medication package which revealed Resident #14 received both the 125 mg and 250 mg of Depakote. It was discussed with LPN-B and RN-B that when the medication was increased to 250 mg that the 150 mg was not discontinued. Clarification whether the physician wanted both orders or not was requested.
On 9/21/17 at 11:00 a.m., RN-B stated she called the doctor and he discontinued the 125 mg of Depakote. When asked what should have been done, RN-B stated nursing and pharmacy should have clarified it.
Facility policy titled Medication Administration with a reviewed date of 4/20/17 included:
.II. Safety Precautions:
a. Observed the five rights for administration
i. the right resident
ii. the right time
iii. the right medicine
iv. the right dose
v. the right method of administration .
.III. Basic Safety in Administration
a. Medication
i. Read labels multiple times comparing to MAR
1. Review original physician order if discrepancy
a. Do not provide if discrepancies continue .
Physician notes that were reviewed did not have documented evidence that Resident #14 was to receive both 125 mg and 250 mg of Depakote. A Valproic Acid level (a blood test to monitor the levels of Depakote circulating in the blood) laboratory result dated 7/11/17 was observed in the record which was within normal range. Physician orders included a Valproic Acid level every 6 months
Review of the pharmacy Medication Regimen Review Summary and Pharmacy Review progress notes from 2/23/17 through 9/12/17 did not have any medication irregularities documented.
On 9/21/17 at 1:05 p.m. the Administrator and Director of Nursing were informed of the failure to clarify the Depakote orders which resulted in unnecessary medication administration and significant medication error. No further information was provided by the facility staff.
Based on staff interview, facility documentation review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure two
(Residents #7 and Resident #14) of 23 residents in the survey sample, were free from significant medication errors. Resident #7's medication error resulted in harm.
1. For Resident #7, the facility staff administered the wrong insulin causing the Resident to be hospitalized for 7 days.
2. Resident #14 received two different doses of the medication Depakote (ordered for the treatment of depression) from 2/22/17 through 9/21/17. When the physician was notified on 9/21/17 that the original order for Depakote 125 mg (milligrams) had not discontinued at the time 250 mg was ordered, the physician discontinued the 125 mg order.
The findings included:
Resident #7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included: Diabetes, chronic kidney disease, Hypertension, hyperkalemia, seizures, hyponatremia, gout, peripheral vascular disease, history of urinary tract infections, history of clostridium difficile, history of sacral pressure ulcer with infection, and dermatitis.
Resident #7's most recent MDS (minimum data set) with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 7-3-17 was coded as a significant change assessment. Resident #7 was coded as having memory loss, and severe cognitve loss. Resident #7 was coded as requiring extensive assistance to total dependence on one to two staff members for all ADL's (activities of daily living), and always incontinent of bowel with a Foley urinary catheter for bladder elimination.
On 9-19-17 a thorough review of the resident's clinical record was conducted. Nursing progress notes were reviewed and revealed the following;
On 6-20-17 at 12:55 p.m. the Resident was cold/clammy/diaphoretic with a blood sugar of 31. The note goes on to state that the Resident received a subcutaneous injection of Glucagon in her left upper arm by Registered Nurse (RN) B.
On 6-20-17 at 3:03 p.m. a nursing note by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) F described that the Resident had a blood sugar reading of 34 at 2:00 p.m., as the doctor ordered the blood sugar recheck in 1 hour after the glucagon given at approximately 1:00 p.m. (12:55). At 3:00 p.m. LPN F documented that the Resident's blood sugar was 158, and at 3:30 it was documented by her as 138 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL).
On 6-20-17 at 5:25 p.m., the Resident was sent to the hospital via 911 to the emergency room (ER) for evaluation of hypoglycemia, by the 3p-11p shift nurse, and facility staff documented in the nursing notes that the Resident's blood sugar was 116 at the time of transfer. This does not agree with the hospital records of transfer.
Review of hospital emergency room records revealed that EMS (emergency medical services) ambulance reported to the hospital that they administered oral glucagon to the Resident, and after administration, the Resident's blood sugar was now 78, at 5:39 p.m., (15 minutes after the facility note), and at the time of transfer.
Further review of the hospital record revealed that at 7:16 p.m., on 6-20-17, the Resident's blood sugar had again dropped to 46, and by 11:00 p.m. it had gone up to 79, after intravenous (IV) Dextrose 10% 1000 ml (milliliters) was given and Dextrose 5% 1000 ml to include sodium chloride and potassium chloride was given. The Resident was admitted to the hospital and remained for 7 days, until 6-26-17, when she was returned in the evening, to the facility.
Interviews were conducted on 9-19-17, and 9-20-17 with the Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) with regard to this situation. They stated that the Resident had received 18 units of regular rapid acting (Humalog) insulin at 9:00 a.m., on 6-20-17, instead of the (Humulin N) Isophane long acting insulin, which was ordered to be given at that time. Prior to the administration of the wrong insulin, the Resident's blood sugar at 6:00 a.m., was 82.
Review of physician's orders and the Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed that the Resident was ordered to have, and was receiving, the following 2 types of insulin;
1. Humulin (N) long acting insulin, inject 18 units subcutaneously every 12 hours for diabetes at 9:00 a.m., and 9:00 p.m.
2. Humalog (lispro) rapid acting insulin, inject as per sliding scale every 6 hours; at 12 midnight, 6:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, and 6:00 p.m.
if blood sugar is 351 to 400 give 20 units subcutaneously,
if 401 to 450 give 25 units,
if 451 to 500 give 30 units,
if 501 to 502 give 35 units and call doctor.
If blood sugar less than 60 or greater than 501 call doctor.
The Administrator and DON went on to state that the nurse (LPN F) who had given the wrong insulin had not realized the error until another nurse (RN B), stumbled upon it. RN B went into Resident #7's room at lunch time, saw the Resident, and asked what medication (LPN F) had given to the Resident. The medication nurse (LPN F) went to the medication cart, and showed (RN B) the vial of regular insulin. RN B validated the series of events as correct in a written statement. The nurse who made the error was terminated, and unavailable for interview. At the time of the incident, the administrator was not the same individual acting as administrator at the time of survey, and so the current Administrator could only answer as to the information left by the former Administrator.
The Resident's care plan was reviewed, and revealed interventions for administering medications as ordered, labs as ordered, and with changes in condition/manifestation of clinical signs or symptoms, and to observe for low blood sugar symptoms of sweating, flushing, change in mental status, lethargy, etc. The nursing staff notes revealed that no assessments occurred from 9:00 a.m., until 12:55 p.m. when the Resident was in severe distress and the 12:00 p.m. blood sugar reading taken by RN B revealed a critical level of 31.
The facility medication management policy was reviewed, and revealed that all current standards and requirements were in place for medication administration within the documents. An excerpt of that policy follows:
The facility policy entitled Medication Administration with a review date of 4-20-17 included:
.II. Safety Precautions:
a. Observed the five rights for administration
i. the right resident
ii. the right time
iii. the right medicine
iv. the right dose
v. the right method of administration .
.III. Basic Safety in Administration
a. Medication
i. Read labels multiple times comparing to MAR
1. Review original physician order if discrepancy
a. Do not provide if discrepancies continue .
Guidance is given for Professional standards, such as the American Nurses Association's Nursing : Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2004), which apply to the activity of medication administration and treatment administration. To prevent medication errors, follow the six rights of medications. Many medication errors can be linked, in some way, to an inconsistency in adhering to the six rights of medication administration. The six rights of medication administration include the following:
1. The right medication
2. The right dose
3. The right client
4. The right route
5. The right time
6. The right documentation.
Same source, p. 707, A medication order is required for every medication or treatment you administer to a client .Regardless of how you receive an order, compare the prescriber's written orders with the medication administration record (MAR/TAR) when the medication is initially ordered. Verify medication information whenever new MARs are written or distributed or when clients transfer from one nursing unit or health care setting to another. Once you determine that information on the client's MAR is accurate, use the MAR/TAR to compare, prepare and administer medications.
The previous Administrator sent a Facility Reported Incident (FRI) to the state agency on Wednesday 6-21-17, and a follow up report on Tuesday 6-27-17 in regard to the serious medication error. Both were late. The Resident was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday 6-20-17 for hypoglycemia, and the initial report should have occurred (within 2 hours of hospitalization) the same day. The follow up 5 day report should have occurred no later than 6-26-17, the 5th business day.
The investigation showed no realization that the same orders which produced the error were reinstituted when the Resident returned from the hospital. The Humulin N (long acting) insulin was decreased, and administration time was changed to avoid confusion in the orders on 7-1-17, 5 days after the Resident returned, and the Regular humalog sliding scale insulin was continued as before.
No re-education of staff was included in the investigation packet reviewed by surveyors, and was not provided by administration as evidence of re-training. Other instances of issues were found during this survey with regard to administration of insulin within the facility, and those are documented in other deficiencies, contained within this survey statement of deficiencies (SOD) report.
In conclusion, the investigation, reporting, and education, for this incident were not completed as required by federal mandate. The current Administrator and DON were made aware of the harm level deficient practice for this Resident with regard to insulin administration at the end of day debriefs on 9-20-17, and 9-21-17. No further information was presented by the facility.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0157
(Tag F0157)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, facility documentation review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed for one Resident ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, facility documentation review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed for one Resident (Resident # 2) in a survey sample of 23 residents to notify the Physician of a delay in obtaining an X-ray ordered for an injury of unknown origin.
For Resident # 2, the facility staff failed to notify the Physician of an 8 1/2-hour delay in obtaining an X-ray after the order was received for an injury of unknown origin discovered.
The findings included:
Resident #2, a 91year old female, was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included but were not limited to: Major Depressive Disorder with severe Psychotic Symptoms, Pseudobulbar Affect, Cardiac Pacemaker, Anemia, Acute embolism and thrombosis.
Resident #2's most recent MDS (minimum data set) with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 8/3/2017 was coded as a Quarterly assessment. She was coded as having short and long term memory deficits, severe cognitive impairments. She was also coded as needing extensive to total assistance of one person to perform all of her activities of daily living with the exception of transfers. For transfers, she was coded as needing total assistance of two staff members. She was coded as always incontinent of bowel and bladder.
On 9/19/2017 at 8:45, Resident # 2's clinical record was reviewed.
Review of Resident # 2's clinical record revealed nursing note entries:
8/9/2017 17:15 (5:15 p.m.) Called to room by CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) ____. Stated Res.(Resident) right hand was swollen and Res. was guarding and protecting her right hand. Upon assessment res. noted alert and verbally responsive, right hand at wrist area warm to touch, bruising to hand and forearm edema to hand. Res. pulls away when assessment performed, right hand elevated on pillow res. medicated for pain. Physician notified orders received continue to observe.
8/9/2017 17:30 (5:30 p.m.) Mobile X ray called at 17:30 order given. Claim # 24702593 Stat (immediately). Call to Mobile X-ray @ 19:05 (7:05 p.m.) No attendant at facility. New claim ticket 24703467. Attendant due to call facility no time of arrival 21:30 (9:30 p.m.), call from mobile x-ray attendant to arrive in 2 1/2 hours. Will continue to monitor and refer.
8/10/2017 01:00 (1:00 a.m.) Res up in w/c (wheelchair) @ (at) the beginning of shift, right wrist and hand monitored, swelling remain to top hand purple discoloration noted, right hand moved without difficulty, no discomfort noted.
8/10/2017 02:15 (2:15 a.m.) Mobile X-ray in to do X-ray of right lower arm.
8/10/2017 04:40 (4:40 a.m.) X-ray report back, x-ray show spiral fracture of distal third ulna with some displacement. No wrist FX (fracture), there is osteopenia. Dr. was notified, order given to send to the ER (Emergency Room).
The Physician ordered the X-ray on 8/9/2017 at 5:30 p.m. and the Mobile X-ray was not completed until 8/10/2017 at 2:15 a.m. due to no attendant at facility. There was no documentation that the Physician was notified of the delay in obtaining the mobile X-ray. The Physician was notified of the results of the X-ray which revealed a spiral fracture of the ulna on 8/10/2017 at 4:40 a.m., 11 hours after the order for X-ray was received upon discovery of the injury.
During the end of day debriefing on 9/21/2017, the DON, Administrator and Corporate consultant were informed of the findings.
No further information was provided.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0241
(Tag F0241)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and in the course of a complaint investigation, the facility staff failed to provide a dignified living experience for 1 resident (Resident #23) in the survey sample of 23 residents.
The facility staff declined to honor toileting, and incontinence care requests.
The Findings included:
Resident #23 was a [AGE] year old who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #23's diagnoses included Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea, Overactive Bladder, Pain in Unspecified Joint, and Muscle Weakness-Generalized.
The Minimum Data Set, which was an Annual Assessment with an Assessment Reference Date of 7/27/17, coded Resident #23 as having a Brief Interview of Mental Status Score of 15, indicating intact cognition and independent decision-making ability. Resident #23 was coded as requiring the extensive assistance of 1 person for transfers. She was coded as having an impairment of both lower extremities, and as being frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder. Resident #23 required a wheelchair with the physical assistance of 1 person for locomotion.
On 9/21/17 at 10:42 A.M., Resident #23 stated to the Surveyor, Administrator (Administrator/Executive Director (ED)/Administration A), and Director of Nursing (DON Administration B) that she had been verbally abused by 2 staff members. She stated that her evening shift aide (Certified Nursing Assistant 3-11 P.M.) no longer treated her with respect, and that her attitude toward her had changed. Resident #23 stated that the aide would be angry with her and refuse to assist her with incontinence care and toileting. Resident #23 also stated that her day shift aide was always rude to her and refused to toilet her. Resident #23 stated, They make me put on my own diaper. I can't stand up. My legs hurt. They take a long time to answer the call bell, then they put me in my wheelchair and run out of the room when I ask to help me go to the bathroom. They make me use a diaper, which I can't pull up.
On 9/19/17 a Group Interview was conducted with 8 residents. Two of the residents stated that the facility staff were not providing them with incontinence care on a consistent basis.
On 9/21/17 a review was conducted of Resident #23's clinical record. Resident #23's Care Plan read, Self-care impairment. Toileting and transfer assistance as needed. Pain Management. Chronic bilateral knee pain.
On 9/21/17 at 12:45 P.M., the facility Administrator submitted the following written statement: 9/21/17. In regards to (Resident #23) interview on 9/21/17 at 10:42 A.M. Facility ED/DON will thoroughly investigate concerns for (Resident #23) brought in regards to 2 staff members (CNAs).
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0274
(Tag F0274)
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 documentation review, the facility staff failed to complete a SCSA...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, clinical record review and facility documentation review, the facility staff failed to complete a SCSA (significant change in status assessment) within 14 days after determination of a change in status for 2 Residents (Residents #2 and # 3) in the survey sample of 23 residents.
1. For Resident #2, the facility staff failed to assess the Resident for a significant change in condition after the Resident's functional status in transferring, dressing, and toileting changed and declined from extensively dependent on staff to totally dependent on staff between May and August 2017.
2. Resident #3, had significant improvements between April and July 2017 in the areas of bed mobility, transfer, locomotion, toilet use, personal hygiene, and bathing however, the facility staff failed to complete a significant change MDS after the improved activities of daily living (ADL's) were identified.
Findings included:
1. For Resident #2, the facility staff failed to assess the Resident for a significant change in condition after the Resident's functional status in transferring, dressing, and toileting changed and declined from extensively dependent on staff to totally dependent on staff between May and August 2017.
Resident #2, a female, was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included but were not limited to: Major Depressive Disorder with severe Psychotic Symptoms, Pseudobulbar Affect, Cardiac Pacemaker, Anemia, Acute embolism and thrombosis.
Resident #2's most recent MDS (minimum data set) with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 8/3/2017 was coded as a Quarterly assessment. She was unable to be coded with a Brief interview for mental status (BIMS), indicating severe cognitive impairment. She was coded as needing extensive to total assistance of one person to perform all of her activities of daily living with the exception of transfers. For transfers, she was coded as needing total assistance of two staff members. She was coded as always incontinent of bowel and bladder.
The most recent MDS with an ARD of 8/3/2017 was compared to the previous Quarterly Assessment with an ARD of 5/5/2017. The changes experienced by Resident # 2 between these two assessments follow below:
The 5/5/2017 Quarterly assessment revealed Resident #2 was coded as requiring extensive assistance in (ADL's) activities of daily living, with transferring, dressing, and toileting. The Resident was coded as always incontinent of bowel and bladder.
The 8-3-17 Quarterly assessment revealed Resident #2 was coded with no cognitive impairment. The Resident was coded as totally dependent on staff for (ADL's) activities of daily living, with transferring, dressing, and toileting. The Resident was coded as frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder.
Review of these documents revealed significant changes in transferring, dressing and toileting, after the 5/5/2017 MDS assessment and continued through the 8/3/2017 MDS assessment without a significant change assessment being completed.
Guidance was provided in Long Term Care Resident Assessment Instrument User's Manual V 3.0, May 2013, p. 2-15:
Significant Change in Status (SCSA) (Comprehensive)
A0310A= 04 14th calendar day after determination that significant change in resident's status occurred (determination date + 14 calendar days)
Z0400B=14th calendar day after determination that significant change in resident's status occurred (determination date + 14 calendar days)
On 9/21/2017 at 12:00 PM, RN (Registered Nurse) (A) responsible for MDS documentation in the facility was made aware of the need for a significant change assessment. She stated a correction would be sent to CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services).
On 9/21/2017 at the end of the day debrief the Administrator and DON (director of nursing) were notified of findings.
No further documentation was provided.
2. Resident #3, had significant improvements between April and July 2017 in the areas of bed mobility, transfer, locomotion, toilet use, personal hygiene, and bathing however, the facility staff failed to complete a significant change MDS after the improved activities of daily living (ADL's) were identified.
Resident #3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the diagnoses of, but not limited to, chronic kidney disease stage III, diabetes mellitus, chronic pain, hypertension, and cerebrovascular disease with left sided weakness.
The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) was a quarterly assessment with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 8/2/17. The MDS coded Resident #3 with no cognitive impairment; required limited assistance from staff for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toileting, hygiene, and bathing.
On 9/18/17 at 2:25 p.m., Resident #3 was observed sitting in a wheelchair, in his room watching television. He was alert and conversational. Resident #3 stated during resident interview that the staff help him when needed but he does a lot by myself.
On 9/19/17 at 10:00 a.m. Resident #3's clinical record was reviewed. The review revealed an annual MDS with an ARD of 4/11/17 and a quarterly MDS with an ARD of 7/12/17. Section G-Functional Status coded section G0110 Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance Self-Performance as follows:
ARD 4/11/17:
Bed mobility=3 (Extensive assistance required from staff),
Transfer=3,
Locomotion on and off unit=3,
Dressing=3,
Toilet use=3,
Personal hygiene=3,
Bathing=3, and
Section H Bladder and Bowel-Bowel Continence=3 (Always incontinent).
ARD 7/12/17:
Bed mobility=2 (Limited assistance required from staff),
Transfer=2,
Locomotion on and off unit=1 (Supervision),
Dressing=3,
Toilet use=2,
Personal hygiene=2,
Bathing=2,
Section H Bladder and Bowel-Bowel Continence=0 (Always continent).
As guided by the MDS manual, a Significant Change MDS includes a change of decline or improvement in 2 or more areas which include Section G and Section H.
On 9/19/17 at 1:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. an interview was conducted with the MDS nurse, Registered Nurse-A (RN-A). The question of why a significant change MDS wasn't done was asked and a review of the areas of change were discussed. RN-A was not the staff member who completed the prior assessments.
On 9/19/17 at 3:50 p.m. RN-A stated As MDS I would have done a significant change MDS. I'm doing one now.
The Administrator and Director of Nursing were informed of the failure to complete a significant change MDS. No further information was provided by the facility staff.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0280
(Tag F0280)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. For Resident #2, the facility staff failed to revise the care plan after each fall or incident.
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. For Resident #2, the facility staff failed to revise the care plan after each fall or incident.
Resident #2, a female, was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included but were not limited to: Major Depressive Disorder with severe Psychotic Symptoms, Pseudobulbar Affect, Cardiac Pacemaker, Anemia, Acute embolism and thrombosis.
Resident #2's most recent MDS (minimum data set) with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 8/3/2017 was coded as a Quarterly assessment. She was coded as having short and long term memory deficits, severe cognitive impairments. She was also coded as needing extensive to total assistance of one person to perform all of her activities of daily living with the exception of transfers. For transfers, she was coded as needing total assistance of two staff members. She was coded as always incontinent of bowel and bladder.
7 incidents were documented in the Nurses Notes regarding falls. Documentation revealed Resident # 2 had 3 falls prior to the Injury of Unknown Origin on 8/9/2017 (3/13/2017, 3/28/2017 and 7/9/2017) and 3 falls since (8/23/2017, 8/28/2017 and 9/9/2017). There were no new interventions listed on the care plan after 4 of the falls.
3/13/2017 12:45 p.m.-Fall from wheelchair with staff attempting to redirect from door. Resident observed lying on the floor on her right side per dietary person. No apparent injury. RP notified. Investigation conducted: Dietary person stated Resident # 2 slid from the wheelchair when she reached out for the rail. She did not hit her head. No apparent injury. Care plan was not revised.
Review of the Fall Investigation and Post Fall analysis for this fall revealed documentation that Resident # 2 slid out of the wheelchair. Possible cause was listed as posture in W/C (wheelchair) and recommendation was listed as Dumping W/C.
There was no new intervention listed on the care plan.
3/28/2017 at 11:57 a.m. Resident observed on the floor in front of her wheelchair. Left upper arm bruise. Physician and RP notified. No revision of care plan noted. Nurses notes written after the fall documented the bed was in a low position, but it is not written on the care plan as an intervention.
8/28/2017 10:20 a.m. Location: Hallway. Witnessed fall: Resident observed on floor on back by bottom hall of Wing One exit door. Reported by PT (Physical Therapy) Resident was pulling on bar on exit door and slipped from chair. Immediate Action taken:
Resident assessed for injuries-slight redness to mid to lower back, no broken skin, PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant stated resident did not hit head. Scalp is intact, to redness bumps or bruising. Cast remains intact to right hand, cap (capillary)
refills WNL (within normal limits.) Purple/yellowish bruising to hand prior to fall. ROM WNL to upper and lower extremities. Resident two person assist back into wheelchair. Physician notified 8/28/2017 at 11:17 a.m., RP notified 8/28/2017 at 5:17 p.m.
Intervention: Dycem to Wheelchair recommended. This intervention was not listed on the Care plan.
9/9/2017 at 13:32 (1:32 p.m.) Location: Resident's room. Incident description: During rounds from staff, Resident was found on the floor on her right side. No injuries observed. Stated Resident has mobility issues. She also has a prior right arm fracture. No revision of care plan was noted.
The Director of Nursing was asked to provide a list of Falls/ Incidents from March 2017 to September 2017 along with interventions put in place after each incident. On 9/21/2017 at 8:15 a.m., a list was presented with 3 incidents listed as Fall without injury on 8/23/2017, 8/28/2017 and 9/9/2017. One incident dated 7/9/2017 was listed under Found on Floor incidents. And the Injury of Unknown Origin Incident on 8/9/2017 was listed. The Director of Nursing stated those were the only incidents or falls of which she was aware. There was no documentation of the falls on 3/13/2017 and 3/28/2017 on the list presented to the surveyor. The list provided by the DON included handwritten interventions that were not listed on the care plan.
There were no revisions noted to the care plan after falls on 3/13/2017, 3/28/2017 and 8/28/2017 and 9/9/2017.
There was an extensive care plan revision on 8/11/2017 after the injury of unknown origin. New areas were added to the care plan to include Bone Fracture, Acute pain related to fracture of wrist and ADL (Activities of Daily Living Deficit) to include many interventions but not limited to: right arm splint, check capillary refill each shift, handle gently when moving or positioning. Maintain, body alignment, support injured area with pillows and immobilize part as appropriate.
The only other new revisions to the care plan related to falls since March 2017 were:
7/12/2017- Therapy for wheelchair positioning
8/24/2017-Bilateral floor mats at bedside while in bed
Thorough review of the care plan also revealed no documentation of the intervention of use of side rails or half side rails for Resident # 2. There is no evidence of when the use of side rails was implemented, if there was an order or consent.
During the end of day debriefing on 9/20/2017, the facility Administrator and Director of Nursing were made aware of the findings.
No further information was provided.
Based on staff interview, facility documentation review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed, for 2 residents (Residents #4, #2) in the survey sample of 23 residents, to review and revise the care plan.
1. For Resident #4, the facility staff failed to update the care plan to include the requirement for the extensive physical assistance of two staff persons for transfers.
2. For Resident #2, the facility staff failed to revise the care plan after each fall or incident.
The Findings included:
Resident #4 was an [AGE] year old who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #4's diagnoses included Proximal Tibia Displaced Metaphyseal and Impacted Plateau Fractures (crushed bone), Muscle Weakness-Generalized, Age-Related Osteoporosis, Schizophrenia, Psychotic Disorder, Hypertension, and Alzheimer's Disease.
The Minimum Data Set, which was a Quarterly Assessment with an Assessment Reference Date of 6/7/17, coded Resident #4 as having a Brief Interview of Mental Status Score of 7 - indicating severely impaired cognition. For transfers, she was coded as requiring the extensive physical assistance of two persons. In the area of functional limitation in range of motion, she was coded as having lower extremity impairment on both sides. Her mobility device was a manual wheelchair.
On 9/19/17 a review was conducted of facility documentation, revealing Resident #4's Care Plan, which read, Initiated 3/9/10. Revised 7/18/17. I am at risk for and have had an actual fall related to: Cognitive impairment with decreased safety awareness. I am easily distracted and have poor insight/judgement. I am incontinent and I am dependent for ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). Assist resident with all transfers. The Care Plan had not been revised to include the requirement of the extensive physical assistance of two persons for transfers.
On 9/19/17 a 8:30 A.M., an observation was conducted of Resident #4, who was in her bed. When asked about how her leg was feeling, Resident #4 smiled and appeared to be confused. Suddenly, her roommate who was identified and put into the sample as Resident #1, made an unsolicited statement. She said, One of the aides named [NAME] (CNA A) came in here by herself and dropped her on the floor while putting her in her wheelchair. She slipped out of her hands and fell on the floor. She broke her leg and went to the hospital. She came back here with a leg brace on, and had it on for a month and a half. Resident #1's Brief Interview of Mental Status Score was 14, indicating no cognitive impairment.
Resident #4's clinical record contained the following x-ray report, 6/28/17 10:23 A.M. Findings: Four views of the left knee. Proximal tibia displaced metaphyseal and impacted plateau fractures, are partially obscured by severe tricompartmental osteoarthritis with large osteophytes and loss of joint space. Effusion.
On 9/19/17 a review of facility documentation was conducted, revealing a Facility Reported Incident on 6/29/17. It read, Injury of Unknown Origin. Resident assessment revealed left tibia plateau fracture. Documents reveal resident had a fall on 6/25/17. Investigation pending. On 7/3/17, the facility follow-up read, Upon investigation, June 25, 2017, (CNA A - Certified Nursing Assistant) transferred (Resident #4) from the bed to the wheelchair. According to the report, only one staff member conducted the transfer instead of two.
CNA A's signed statement (dated 6/25/17) read, I set her down in the chair. I walked away. I heard a noise. I turned around I saw resident body in front of wheelchair Resident butt was on the floor in between the leg rest. The leg rest was extended. Resident left leg was under her butt. This incident occurred during the day shift a 7:50 A.M.
The clinical record contained the following Nursing Progress Note, 6/25/17/ 10:51 P.M. Resident resting in bed, respirations unlabored, lung fields clear, no coughing or congestion noted. No dizzy spells noted. Bed in lowest position, call bell in reach. Staff monitoring Q 2 hours. For the next three days, until 6/28/17 there was no further post-fall monitoring (7 continuous shifts).
On 6/28/17 the Nursing Progress Note read, Vital signs 99.2-90-22-138/86-96%. Resident noted with edema to left knee and lower leg bruising present to lower leg. Resident C/O (complains of) pain when touched, will not allow CNA to dress her. Resident medicated for pain Tylenol Tabs 2 PO (by mouth) for left leg pain. DR (Doctor) made aware STAT x-ray of left FIB TIB and left knee (left lower leg). Resident #4 was admitted to the hospital at 7:00 A.M. and returned to the facility at 6:45 P.M. New orders for pain medication, use of knee immobilizer, and no weight bearing to left leg were given by the resident's MD (medical doctor) at the facility. The nursing Progress noted read, SRMC (hospital) called report. No surgery indicated at this time because its to extensive. Keep knee immobilizer in place.
On 9/19/17 at 4:05 P.M., an interview was conducted with CNA A in the conference room. The Director of Nursing, who had conducted the investigation, was present. When asked why she transferred Resident #4 without the assistance of another staff member, CNA A stated, The way I was trained the person demonstrated that the resident needed only 1 person for transfers. When CNA A was informed that Resident #1 witnessed the fall, she admitted that Resident #1 was in the room, but said that the curtain was pulled. There was no documentation that the curtain had been pulled. When the Director of Nursing was asked why Resident #1 wasn't interviewed regarding the fall, she stated, Because I didn't know that she was in the room and I didn't ask.
The Director of Nursing was also asked why Resident #4's Care Plan had not been updated. She stated that she didn't have an answer.
On 9/19/17 at 5:00 P.M. the facility Administrator (Administration A) was notified of the findings. On 9/20/17 the Administrator submitted following ______ Plan of Correction;
Findings: Facility failed to properly investigate two injuries of unknown origins. The facility failed to interview all potential witnesses.
Resident: (#4) fell on 6/25/17, and on 6/28/17 diagnosed wit a left knee fracture. Resident: (#2) Diagnosed with a fracture of unknown origin.
100% of residents with hi risk for injuries related to falls were reviewed to ensure proper transfers were being performed.
The Plan of Correction also stated that all facility residents were assessed for proper transfer techniques and initiated on 9/19/17. Nursing staff were in-serviced. In addition, CNA A had been suspended pending investigation, and had subsequently resigned. The Plan did not address updating the residents' Care Plans in a timely manner.
The facility Administrator submitted a written note that read, No policy on careplan revisions.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0309
(Tag F0309)
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, facility documentation review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure the highest practicable well being for 1 Resident (Residents #10) a survey sample of 23 Residents.
For Resident # 10, the facility staff failed to document the administration of Levimir Insulin on 9/3/2017 as ordered by the physician.
The findings included:
Resident #10 was an [AGE] year old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #10's diagnoses included Diabetes Mellitus, Contracture Left hip, Contracture right hip, Bipolar Disorder, Hypertension, Major Depressive Disorder, and Macular Degeneration.
Resident #10's most recent MDS (minimum data set) with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 8/3/2017 was coded as an Annual assessment. She was coded as having a BIMS (Brief Interview for Memory Status) Score of 8/15 indicating severe cognitive impairment. She was also coded as needing extensive to total assistance of one person to perform all of her activities of daily living with the exception of eating. For eating, she was coded as needing supervision and set up only. She was coded as always incontinent of bowel and bladder.
On 9/20/17 a review was conducted of Resident #10's clinical record.
Review of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for September 2017 revealed missing documentation of the medication:
Levemir Flex Pen Solution inject 36 units subcutaneously every 12 hours not documented on 9/3/2017 at 9 PM
On 9/20/2017 at 1:35 PM, an interview was conducted with LPN A (Licensed Practical Nurse A) who stated that nurses were expected to administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and document on the MAR and TAR at the time of administration.
On 9/20/2017 at 4:45 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing who stated that nurses were expected to administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and document on the MAR and TAR at the time of administration. The DON stated the facility's profession guidance was provided by [NAME].
Guidance for nursing standards for the administration of medication and treatments is provided by [NAME], which stated After administering a medication or treatment, record it immediately on the appropriate record form.
There were valid physician orders for the following medication that was not documented on the Medication Administration Record (MAR), or in the Nursing Progress Notes as having been administered.
On 9/20/17 at 5:10 P.M. the facility Administrator (Administration A), and Director of Nursing (DON-Administration B) were notified of the findings. The DON stated that the nurses should have administered the medication as ordered.
No further information was received.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0315
(Tag F0315)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and in the course of a complaint investigation, the facility staff failed to provide toileting assistance for 1 resident (Resident #23) in the survey sample of 23 residents.
The facility staff declined to honor toileting assistance requests.
The Findings included:
Resident #23 was a [AGE] year old who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #23's diagnoses included Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea, Overactive Bladder, Pain in Unspecified Joint, and Muscle Weakness-Generalized.
The Minimum Data Set, which was an Annual Assessment with an Assessment Reference Date of 7/27/17, coded Resident #23 as having a Brief Interview of Mental Status Score of 15, indicating intact cognition and independent decision-making ability. Resident #23 was coded as requiring the extensive assistance of 1 person for transfers. She was coded as having an impairment of both lower extremities, and as being frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder. Resident #23 required a wheelchair with the physical assistance of 1 person for locomotion.
On 9/21/17 at 10:42 A.M., Resident #23 stated to the Surveyor, Administrator (Administrator/Executive Director (ED)/Administration A), and Director of Nursing (DON Administration B) that she had been verbally abused by 2 staff members. She stated that her evening shift aide (Certified Nursing Assistant 3-11 P.M.) no longer treated her with respect, and that her attitude toward her had changed. Resident #23 stated that the aide would be angry with her and refuse to assist her with incontinence care and toileting. Resident #23 also stated that her day shift aide was always rude to her and refused to toilet her. Resident #23 stated, They make me put on my own diaper. I can't stand up. My legs hurt. They take a long time to answer the call bell, then they put me in my wheelchair and run out of the room when I ask to help me go to the bathroom. They make me use a diaper, which I can't pull up.
On 9/19/17 a Group Interview was conducted with 8 residents. Two of the residents stated that the facility staff were not providing them with incontinence care on a consistent basis.
On 9/21/17 a review was conducted of Resident #23's clinical record. Resident #23's Care Plan read, Self-care impairment. Toileting and transfer assistance as needed. Pain Management. Chronic bilateral knee pain.
On 9/21/17 at 12:45 P.M., the facility Administrator submitted the following written statement: 9/21/17. In regards to (Resident #23) interview on 9/21/17 at 10:42 A.M. Facility ED/DON will thoroughly investigate concerns for (Resident #23) brought in regards to 2 staff members (CNAs).
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0329
(Tag F0329)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure one (Resident #14) of 23 ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure one (Resident #14) of 23 residents in the survey sample, was free from unnecessary medication.
Resident #14 received two different doses of the medication Depakote (ordered for the treatment of depression) from 2/22/17 through 9/21/17. When the physician was notified on 9/21/17 that the original order for Depakote 125 mg (milligrams) had not discontinued at the time 250 mg was ordered, the physician discontinued the 125 mg order.
The findings included:
Resident #14 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the diagnoses of, but not limited to, dementia, depression, and anxiety.
The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) was a quarterly assessment with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 6/28/17. The MDS coded Resident #14 with moderately impaired cognition; required extensive assistance from staff for transfers, dressing, toileting, and hygiene.
On 9/20/17 at 1 p.m. Resident #14 was observed sitting in a wheelchair in her room. She was alert and conversational. Resident #14 stated lunch was great and stated her sister will be coming in for church services that day. Resident #14 did not display and negative behaviors or symptoms of depression.
On 9/20/17 at 2:30 p.m. Resident #14's clinical record was reviewed. The review revealed physician's orders which included:
1/9/17 Depakote Sprinkles Capsule Delayed Release 125 mg Give 1 capsule by mouth two times a day related to Major Depressive Disorder and
2/22/17 DepakoteTablet Delayed Release 250 mg Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day related to Major Depressive Disorder.
Both the 125 mg and 250 mg orders were listed and signed as administered on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) twice daily from 2/22/17 until 9/21/17.
On 9/20/17 at 4 p.m. the Administrator and Director of Nursing were informed of the Depakote orders. The pharmacy review sheet and physician notes were requested.
On 9/21/17 at 9:30 a.m. the Depakote orders on the MAR were reviewed with the nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN-B) who administered the medications to Resident #14 that morning with the Registered Nurse Unit Manager (RN-B) present. LPN-B showed surveyor the opened and empty medication package which revealed Resident #14 received both the 125 mg and 250 mg of Depakote. It was discussed with LPN-B and RN-B that when the medication was increased to 250 mg that the 150 mg was not discontinued. Clarification whether the physician wanted both orders or not was requested.
On 9/21/17 at 11:00 a.m., RN-B stated she called the doctor and he discontinued the 125 mg of Depakote. When asked what should have been done, RN-B stated nursing and pharmacy should have clarified it.
Facility policy titled Medication Administration with a reviewed date of 4/20/17 included:
.II. Safety Precautions:
a. Observed the five rights for administration
i. the right resident
ii. the right time
iii. the right medicine
iv. the right dose
v. the right method of administration .
.III. Basic Safety in Administration
a. Medication
i. Read labels multiple times comparing to MAR
1. Review original physician order if discrepancy
a. Do not provide if discrepancies continue .
Physician notes that were reviewed did not have documented evidence that Resident #14 was to receive both 125 mg and 250 mg of Depakote. A Valproic Acid level (a blood test to monitor the levels of Depakote circulating in the blood) laboratory result dated 7/11/17 was observed in the record which was within normal range. Physician orders included a Valproic Acid level every 6 months
Review of the pharmacy Medication Regimen Review Summary and Pharmacy Review progress notes from 2/23/17 through 9/12/17 did not have any medication irregularities documented.
Pharmacy note dated 1/24/17 included:
.Depakote 125 mg BID . (BID=twice a day) and,
Pharmacy note dated 2/23/17 included:
.Behavior noted
Depakote 250 mg BID (increased) .
On 9/21/17 at 1:05 p.m. the Administrator and Director of Nursing were informed of the failure to clarify the Depakote orders which resulted in unnecessary medication administration.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0334
(Tag F0334)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, facility documentation review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed for one (Resident...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, facility documentation review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed for one (Resident #3) of 23 residents in the survey sample, to offer and/or evaluate the need for the pneumococcal (pneumonia) vaccine.
Resident #3's clinical record had documented that he was not eligible to receive and also that he previously received the pneumococcal vaccine however, the facility staff failed to determine the date he received the vaccine or document the reason he was not eligible to receive it.
The findings included:
Resident #3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the diagnoses of, but not limited to, chronic kidney disease stage III, diabetes mellitus, chronic pain, hypertension, and cerebrovascular disease with left sided weakness.
The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) was a quarterly assessment with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 8/2/17. The MDS coded Resident #3 with no cognitive impairment; required limited assistance from staff for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toileting, hygiene, and bathing.
On 9/18/17 at 2:25 p.m., Resident #3 was observed sitting in a wheelchair, in his room watching television. He was alert and conversational.
On 9/19/17 at 10:00 a.m. Resident #3's clinical record was reviewed. The review revealed on comparison MDS' with an ARD of 4/11/17 and 7/12/17 Section O Special Treatments, Procedures, and Programs-O0300 Pneumonia Vaccine, was documented as A.1=Yes, the resident's Pneumococcal vaccination is up to date and A.0=No, B.1.=Not eligible-medical contradiction respectively.
On 9/19/17 at 11:20 a.m. the MDS nurse, Registered Nurse-A (RN-A) was asked why the pneumonia vaccine was documented as not eligible.
On 9/19/17 at 1:30 p.m. RN-A stated the pneumonia vaccine was ineligible could be because he had it within 5 years but didn't have a date of administration. At 2:45 p.m. RN-A presented a Admit/Discharge/Transfer Forms from Resident #3's discharging hospital with a Print Date/Time: of 4/15/16 at 11:31 a.m. which included:
Pneumonia Vaccine Given: NO .
Why Was The Pneumococcal Vaccine (sic) Not Received?: Previously immunized .
On 9/19/17 at 5:35 p.m. the Administrator and Director of Nursing were informed of Resident #3 not having documentation of when the pneumococcal vaccine was administered or evaluation of why he was not eligible. The facility policy was requested.
On 9/20/17 at 9:00 a.m. the Administrator (Admin-A) provided Resident #3's immunization record and facility policy. The immunization record had Resident #3's flu vaccine documented as received on 9/23/16 and the Pneumovax Dose 1 with no date given and Consent Status as Not Eligible.
Facility policy titled Resident Pneumococcal Vaccine with a reviewed date of 4/20/17 included:
Policy:
.The purpose of this policy is to educate staff and notify residents and responsible parties in an effort to reduce the severity and episodes of certain types of pneumonia. The CDC recommends that individuals over the age of [AGE] years old be vaccinated against pneumococcal pneumonia, and in particular, those who also have chronic lung diseases such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), those who smoke cigarettes, those who have diabetes and other conditions that may lower their resistance to infection. Residents will be provided with education regarding pneumococcal pneumonia and will be offered the pneumococcal vaccine upon admission .
Procedure:
.B. Residents in the facility will be offered the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine, unless medically contraindicated or the resident has already been immunized.
1. Residents newly admitted to the facility will be asked if they have received a pneumonia vaccine in the past.
a) In the event the resident does indicate they have received a pneumonia vaccine in the past, the nurse will inquire if they have a record to verify the date and the exact product .
No further information was provided by the facility staff.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0386
(Tag F0386)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, facility documentation review and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure Physicia...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, facility documentation review and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure Physician orders for recertification were signed timely for one resident (Resident # 10) in a survey sample of 23 residents.
For Resident # 10, the facility staff failed to ensure Physicians orders for recertification were signed timely. Resident # 10 was not seen by the physician between 6/14/2017 and 8/30/2017 resulting in 77 days between signed recertification orders.
The findings included:
Resident #10 was an [AGE] year old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #10's diagnoses included Diabetes Mellitus, Contracture Left hip, Contracture right hip, Bipolar Disorder, Hypertension, Major Depressive Disorder, and Macular Degeneration.
Resident #10's most recent MDS (minimum data set) with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 8/3/2017 was coded as an Annual assessment. She was coded as having a BIMS (Brief Interview for Memory Status) Score of 8/15 indicating severe cognitive impairment. She was also coded as needing extensive to total assistance of one person to perform all of her activities of daily living with the exception of eating. For eating, she was coded as needing supervision and set up only. She was coded as always incontinent of bowel and bladder.
On 9/20/17 at 8:45 AM, a review was conducted of Resident #10's clinical record. Review of Resident # 10's clinical record revealed the most recently signed Physicians Order Summary Report form was dated as having been signed on 8/30/2017 to recapitulate and reinstitute the Resident's medication, and treatment orders. A thorough review of Resident # 10's clinical record revealed the previously signed Physician's Order Summary Report form was dated as signed on 6/14/2017.
On 9/20/2017 at 4:45 PM, the Administrator and Director of Nursing were informed that the last signed Physicians Orders Sheet noted in the clinical record was dated on 8/30/2017 and the one prior was dated on 6/14/2017, resulting in 77 days between signatures. The Director of Nursing and Administrator stated the physicians should sign to recertify orders every 60 days.
No further information was provided.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0441
(Tag F0441)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on resident interview, staff interview, facility documentation review, clinical record review, and in the course of a comp...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on resident interview, staff interview, facility documentation review, clinical record review, and in the course of a complaint investigation, the facility failed, for 1 resident (Resident #1) in the survey sample of 23 residents, to implement the infection control program.
The facility staff failed to provide sterile dressing changes.
The Findings included:
Resident #1 was a [AGE] year old who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #1's diagnoses included Presence of Artocoronary Bypass Graft, Presence of Heart Assist Device (LVAD Unit), Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery without Angina Pectoris, Diabetes Mellitus Type 1, Muscle Weakness - Generalized, Difficulty Walking, Contractures of Both Hands, Major Depressive Disorder, Hemoglobinuria, and Hyperlipidemia.
The Minimum Data Set, which was a Quarterly Assessment with an Assessment Reference Date of 8/14/17, coded Resident #1 as having a Brief Interview of Mental Status Score of 14, indicating that she was cognitively intact and was independent in decision-making. She was also coded as having adequate vision and hearing.
On 9/18/17 a review was conducted of facility documentation, revealing a complaint which was submitted to the office of Long Term Care on 1/25/17. The complaint alleged that Resident #1's LVAD unit had drainage around it and that the bandages were not changed daily.
On 9/19/17 at 8:45 A.M. an observation was conducted of Resident #1 in her room. When asked if she had any concerns about the care she received at the facility, Resident #1 responded, They are supposed to check my heart machine. They never check it. This bandage is supposed to be changed every day. They don't.
The bandage attached to Resident#1's abdomen on her left side was dated 9/17/17 on 3-11 shift, along with the nurse's initials. The bandage had not been changed per physician's order on 9/18/17.
On 9/19/17 a review was conducted of Resident #1's clinical record. During the month of February 2017, the dressing had only been documented as having been changed from 2/23/17 thru 2/27/17. During the month of March 2017, the dressing had been changed every day. During the month of April 2017, the dressing had only been documented as having been changed on 4/13/17, 4/28/17, 4/29/17, and 4/30/17. During the month of May 2017, the dressing had only been documented as having been changed from 5/2/17 thru 5/14/17. There was no documentation of dressing changes for June thru September 2017.
On 9/19/17 the Director of Nursing ( DON Administration B) was asked to observe Resident #1's dressing. The DON confirmed that the dressing was supposed to be changed daily, and hadn't been changed since 9/17/17. She stated, It's important to change it daily to make sure that it isn't causing any type of infection. (name) Clinic came in and did an inservice on how to clean it and take care of it.
The DON submitted a signature sheet and training summary entitled, 8/31/17. (name) Advance Heart Failure Center - Left Ventricular Assist Device, Sterile Dressing Change. Resident #1 had been admitted to the facility 1/1/17, but the facility staff did not obtain training for the care of her device until 8/31/17. The facility staff did not have any written instructions for the care of the Assistive device. After the surveyor's request on 9/18/17, the facility obtained a copy of the manufacturer's instructions for the device on 9/20/17. The manufacturer's instructions for the Heartmate 2 LVAS (Left Ventricular Assist System) on Page 108 read, It is extremely important to keep the exit site where the percutaneous lead goes through your skin clean and dry at all times. Follow aseptic technique any time you change the bandage or touch or handle the exit site. IMPORTANT! Watch the exit site for signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, drainage, bleeding, or a bad smell. IMMEDIATELY tell your doctor or hospital contact person if there are any signs of infection.
Resident #1's clinical record contained the following note from the hospital, 1/19/17. Her son called on 1/18/17 to report drainage and pain from (Resident #1) his mother's drieline exit site. She was brought on on 1/19/17 for a wound assessment. The gauge dressing was noted to be saturated with thick, tan drainage. The skin surrounding the drieline exit site was macerated, and a scanty amount of serosanguinous drainage was expressed with palpation of the surrounding tissue. admitted due to suspected drieline infection. The hospital subsequently identified the infection as MSRA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus). Resident #1 was hospitalized from [DATE] thru 2/21/17.
On 9/21/17 at 2:16 P.M. a review was conducted of the facility's Infection Control Program. The DON stated, sterile technique should have been implemented during Resident #1's dressing changes, including pulling the curtain, putting on a mask, gloves, setting up a sterile field, and cleaning the site. This training was done on 8/31/17. I don't know why it wasn't done on a daily basis. It should have been done on a daily basis since we were trained in August. It is important to keep infection from the drive line. The facility did not have a written policy on sterile technique for dressing changes.
On 9/21/17 the facility Administrator (Administration A) was informed of the findings. No further information was received.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0518
(Tag F0518)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview the facility staff failed to ensure that employees were educated on emergency procedures.
Three employees did not know which electrical outlets to use while the generator was...
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Based on staff interview the facility staff failed to ensure that employees were educated on emergency procedures.
Three employees did not know which electrical outlets to use while the generator was running. Three employees did not know the hurricane emergency procedures.
The findings included:
Registered Nurse B (RN B) supervised Wing 2. She was interviewed on 9/20/17 at 9:20 a.m. When asked which electrical outlets needed to be used while the generator was running, RN B stated she did not know. She was asked to find the answer to the question at the conclusion of the interview. RN B returned, stating that the red outlets on Wing 1 were to be used while the generator was running. RN B was asked what she was supposed to do with her residents on Wing 2 who had medical equipment that needed to be plugged in if the red outlets were only on Wing 1. RN B stated she would move the residents that required use of the red outlets to the other wing.
Certified Nursing Assistant C (CNA C) was interviewed on 9/20/17 at 9:45 a.m. When asked which electrical outlets need to be used while the generator was running, CNA C stated she did not know. She was asked to find the answer to the question at the conclusion of the interview. CNA C returned, stating that the red outlets were to be used while the generator was running. In addition, CNA C was asked if she had training on extreme weather situations such as hurricanes or tornadoes. CNA C stated that she had not had training on either situation.
Certified Nursing Assistant D (CNA D) was interviewed on 9/20/17 during the afternoon. CNA D was asked if she had training on extreme weather situations such as hurricanes or tornadoes. CNA D stated that the residents should stay in their rooms.
Certified Nursing Assistant E (CNA E) was interviewed on 9/20/17 at 3:50 p.m When asked which electrical outlets needed to be used while the generator was running, CNA E stated that the red outlets were to be used while the generator was running. CNA E was asked if she had training on extreme weather situations such as hurricanes or tornadoes. CNA E stated that she was not sure what to do during either weather situation.
The Maintenance Director was interviewed on 9/20/17 at 10:15 a.m. He was asked which outlets staff were to use while the generator was running. The Maintenance Director stated that all outlets worked while the generator was running. It was reviewed with the Maintenance Director that staff who were interviewed regarding emergency procedures did not know which outlets to use.
The issues regarding emergency procedures were reviewed with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on 9/21/17 at 11:30 a.m.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0225
(Tag F0225)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. For Resident # 2, the facility staff failed to thoroughly investigate and failed to report to the State agency timely of an i...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. For Resident # 2, the facility staff failed to thoroughly investigate and failed to report to the State agency timely of an injury of unknown origin involving a spiral fracture of the ulna.
Resident #2, a female, was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included but were not limited to: Major Depressive Disorder with severe Psychotic Symptoms, Pseudobulbar Affect, Cardiac Pacemaker, Anemia, Acute embolism and thrombosis.
Resident #2's most recent MDS (minimum data set) with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 8/3/2017 was coded as a Quarterly assessment. She was coded as having short and long term memory deficits, severe cognitive impairments. She was also coded as needing extensive to total assistance of one person to perform all of her activities of daily living with the exception of transfers. For transfers, she was coded as needing total assistance of two staff members. She was coded as always incontinent of bowel and bladder.
On 9/19/2017, Resident # 2's clinical record was reviewed.
Review of the Nurse's Notes revealed entries:
8/9/2017 17:15 (5:15 p.m.) Called to room by CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) ____. Stated Res.(Resident) right hand was swollen and Res. was guarding and protecting her right hand. Upon assessment res. noted alert and verbally responsive, right hand at wrist area warm to touch, bruising to hand and forearm edema to hand. Res. pulls away when assessment performed, right hand elevated on pillow res. medicated for pain. Physician notified orders received continue to observe.
8/9/2017 17:30 (5:30 p.m.) Mobile X ray called at 17:30 order given. Claim # 24702593 Stat. Call to Mobile X-ray @ 19:05 (7:05 p.m.) No attendant at facility. New claim ticket 24703467. Attendant due to call facility no time of arrival 21:30 (9:30 p.m.), call from mobile x-ray attendant to arrive in 2 1/2 hours. Will continue to monitor and refer.
8/10/2017 01:00 (1:00 a.m.) Res up in w/c (wheelchair) @ (at) the beginning of shift, right wrist and hand monitored, swelling remain to top hand purple discoloration noted, right hand moved without difficulty, no discomfort noted.
8/10/2017 02:15 (2:15 a.m.) Mobile X-ray in to do X-ray of right lower arm.
8/10/2017 04:40 (4:40 a.m.) X-ray report back, x-ray show spiral fracture of distal third ulna with some displacement. No wrist FX (fracture), there is osteopenia. Dr. was notified, order given to send to the ER (Emergency Room).
8/10/2017 05:18 (5:18 a.m.) Resident out to hospital via ambulance.
Documentation revealed that on 8/9/2017 at 5:30 p.m., the clinician ordered an X-ray of Resident # 2's right hand. The X-ray was obtained 8/10/2017 at 2:15 a.m. and Resident #2 was determined to have a spiral fracture of the distal third of the ulna. The physician ordered for Resident #2 to be evaluated by the hospital Emergency Room. Resident # 2 was transported to the emergency room at 5:18 a.m.
Review of the X-ray from the hospital:
X-ray of Resident #2's right forearm and right wrist obtained 8/10/2017, read by the radiologist 8/10/2017 at 4:22 a.m. revealed results:
Forearm AP and LAT, Right
Findings: There is fracture of the distal third of the ulna with mild displacement. The radius is intact. There is osteopenia. Radial head is normal. Conclusion: Spiral type fracture of the distal third of the ulna with some displacement. Soft tissue swelling.
Wrist AP and LAT, Right: Comparison: 9/2/2016
Results Findings: There is no fracture of the wrist. There is osteopenia. The radiocarpal joint space is normal. There is spiral fracture of the distal third of the ulna with some displacement. Conclusion: No fracture of the wrist itself. There is fracture of the distal third of the ulna with displacement.
Review of the emergency room Documentation revealed Resident # 2 was seen by the ER physician at 5:42 a.m. The ER notes on page 7 of 12 under History of Present Illness stated Patient had fallen earlier in the evening. Also stated there x-ray showed a right ulnar fracture. She does have some wrist swelling without any obvious fracture seen on her x-ray. The Physical examination results on page 8 of 12 included statements under Musculoskeletal: Right upper extremity with deformity midshaft. Significant bruising and swelling at the hand and wrist., not normal ROM (Range of Motion), not normal strength. A Sugar Tong splint was placed by the ER technician on the right side.
The facility began an investigation into Resident # 2's injury of unknown origin, her fractured ulna. Review of the investigation revealed one handwritten note by RN (Registered Nurse) A who worked 8/8/2017 on 11-7 shift and 5 typed witness statements, typed by the Director of Nursing and each signed by the witnesses. Each of the typed witness statements listed the date of occurrence as 8/10/2017, four (CNA A, CNA F, CNA G and CNA H) were signed on 8/11/2017 and one was signed by CNA-I on 8/14/2017. The actual date of discovery of the injury was 8/9/2017. Further review of the witness statements revealed no witness statements from the LPNs who worked 8/8/2017 on 7-3 shift, 8/8/2017 on 3-11 shift, 8/9/2017 on 7-3 shift, 8/9/2017 on 3-11 shift. There were no witness statements from CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) who worked 8/8/17 on 3-11 shift, and 8/8/2017 on 11-7 shift
There was no Witness statement from the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) who worked on 7-3 shift on 8/9/2017, the shift prior to discovery of the injury and no witness statement from Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN D) who assessed the injury on 3-11 shift on 8/9/2017.
There was a handwritten note presented as a witness statement from RN A who worked with Resident # 2 on 8/8/2017 11-7 shift. Review of the note revealed the name of the resident was not listed and it was not dated. RN A stated the CNA reported discoloration on the right hand. RN A stated she assessed the right hand and did not see anything other than discoloration.
The note included statements of On Tuesday night, I worked with the resident. On the last round the CNA report a discoloration. I assessed the right hand and did not see anything, just the discoloration. hand moved without difficulties. no s/s (signs and symptoms) of discomfort noted at that time. Resident did not get up on 11-7 shift. There was no documentation in the nurses notes of the concern reported by the CNA and no assessment of the right hand was found in the clinical record. There was no Witness statement from the CNA on 11-7 shift on 8/8/17 who reported this discoloration to RN A.
An interview was conducted with the DON who stated an investigation of the injury of unknown origin had been conducted and the facility was unable to substantiate abuse. When asked why there were no statements from the LPN who initially assessed the right arm on 8/9/2017 and other staff members assigned to work with Resident # 2, the DON stated the LPN wrote a nurses' note. The DON was asked to provide all documentation of the investigation of the injury of unknown origin.
On 9/19/2017 at 5 p.m., the administrator and DON were informed of the failure of the staff to thoroughly investigate the injury of unknown origin and interview all potential witnesses.
The Administrator stated Serious Injuries must be reported to the State Agency within no more than 2 hours of discovery. The Administrator also stated a thorough investigation should have been completed at the time of the discovery of the injury of unknown origin and that another investigation was currently being conducted.
Review of the Investigation Planning Tool revealed documentation on Page 2 Under Other Potentially Affected Residents (identify any residents who may have been affected, use the Abuse QIS (Quality Indicator Survey)questions for the interview able residents and do a skin observation on non-interview able residents to attach documentation): In-service on abuse attach, skin sweep attach, Abuse question ask do you feel safe attach. Review of the Midnight Census Report for 8/9/2017 Attachment revealed documentation of responses to the Question: Do You Feel Safe? asked of the residents on Wing 1. There were 20 answers of yes written next to the names of residents on Wing 1. There were five answers of n/a (not applicable) and the word out was written next to one resident's name. There was no answer written for 28 residents. And there were two empty beds listed on the census for Wing 1. The response of n/a was written on two of the 3 residents on the 300 hall and no response written for the other resident on that hall. There was one empty bed on the 300 hall. The Census showed 56 occupied beds, 4 empty beds but one resident's name had been handwritten in one room on Wing 1, indicating a total census of 57 residents on Wing 1 and the 300 hall combined. There were 51 occupied beds and 9 empty beds on Wing 2 on the Census on 8/9/2017. 40 residents replied yes, 3 were listed as discharged , 2 were in the hospital and one was listed as n/a. There was no answer listed for 5 residents on Wing 2.
Review of the Facility Reported Incident sent to the State Agency on 8/10/2017 revealed the form was faxed in the State Agency on 8/10/2017 at 5:32 PM by the previous administrator. Review of the Intake Information Form from the State Agency showed the Director of Nursing contacted the State Agency on 8/10/2017 at 8:29 AM. Review of the clinical record revealed the injury of unknown origin was discovered on 8/9/2017 at 5:15 PM.
Review of the Facility Policy on Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation on Page 2 of 23, Effective 5/1/2017 revealed statements For the purpose of this policy, immediately is to be interpreted as soon as possible, but no more than two hours after the alleged incident of abuse or serious bodily injury is discovered and within 24 hours for all other allegations Under Injury of Unknown Origin: an injury should be classified as an injury of unknown origin when both of the following conditions are met: a) the source of the injury was not observed by any person. ** The rest of the definition for Injury of Unknown Origin was missing from the document. On the next page other definitions continued with involuntary seclusion. The copy of the Abuse policy given to the surveyors only included 3 pages (pages 1, 2 and 3 of 23). The top of the document stated there were 23 pages to the policy.
On 9/20/2017, the Administered presented a Plan of Correction with findings Facility failed to properly investigate two injuries of unknown origins. The facility failed to interview all potential witnesses. The plan included statement that 100 % of residents with high risk for injuries related to falls were reviewed to ensure proper transfers were being performed. The plan of correction was presented after the survey team discovered a thorough investigation was not done.
On 9/20/2017 during the end of day debriefing, the facility Administrator and Director of Nursing were informed of the findings. The Administrator again stated Serious Injuries must be reported to the State Agency within no more than 2 hours of discovery. The Administrator also stated a thorough investigation should have been completed at the time of the discovery of the injury of unknown origin and that another investigation was currently being conducted.
No further information was provided.
3. For Resident #7, the facility staff failed to report to the facility administration about a significant (insulin) medication error timely. They further failed to report the escalating situation (hospitalization) to the State agency timely, within the allotted time frame, of a serious injury caused by the error.
Resident #7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included; Diabetes, chronic kidney disease, Hypertension, hyperkalemia, seizures, hyponatremia, gout, peripheral vascular disease, history of urinary tract infections, history of clostridium difficile, history of sacral pressure ulcer with infection, and dermatitis.
Resident #7's most recent MDS (minimum data set) with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 7-3-17 was coded as a significant change assessment. Resident #7 was coded as having memory loss, and severe cognitive loss. Resident #7 was coded as requiring extensive assistance to total dependence on one to two staff members for all ADL's (activities of daily living), and always incontinent of bowel with a Foley urinary catheter for bladder elimination.
On 9-19-17 a thorough review of the resident's clinical record was conducted. Nursing progress notes were reviewed and revealed that on 6-20-17 at 12:55 p.m. the Resident was cold/clammy/diaphoretic with blood sugar of 31. The note goes on to say that the Resident received a subcutaneous injection of Glucagon in her left upper arm. On 6-20-17 at 3:03 p.m. a nursing note describes that the Resident had a blood sugar reading of 34 at 2:00 p.m., as the doctor order the blood sugar recheck in 1 hour after the glucagon given at approximately 1:00 p.m. (12:55), and at 3:00 p.m. the Resident's blood sugar was 158, and at 3:30 it was documented as 138. On 6-20-17 at 5:25 p.m., the Resident was sent to the hospital via 911 to the emergency room (ER) for evaluation of hypoglycemia, and facility staff documented in the nursing notes that the Resident's blood sugar was 116 milligrams/deciliter at the time of transfer.
Review of hospital emergency room records revealed that EMS (emergency medical services) ambulance reported to the hospital that they administered oral glucagon to the Resident, and after administration, the Resident's blood sugar was now 78, at the time of transfer. Further review of the hospital record revealed that at 7:16 p.m., on 6-20-17 the Resident's blood sugar had again dropped to 46, and by 11:00 p.m. it had gone up to 79, after intravenous (IV) Dextrose 10% 1000 ml (milliliters) was given and Dextrose 5% 1000 ml to include sodium chloride and potassium chloride was given. The Resident was admitted to the hospital and remained for 7 days, until 6-26-17, when she was returned to the facility.
Interviews were conducted on 9-19-17, and 9-20-17 with the Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) with regard to this situation. They stated that the Resident had received 18 units of regular rapid acting (Humalog) insulin at 9:00 a.m., on 6-20-17, instead of the (Humulin N) Isophane long acting insulin, which was ordered to be given at that time. Prior to the administration of the wrong insulin, the Resident's blood sugar at 6:00 a.m., was 82.
Review of physician's orders and the Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed that the Resident was ordered to have, and receiving the following 2 types of insulin;
1. Humulin (N) inject 18 units subcutaneously every 12 hours for diabetes at 9:00 a.m., and 9:00 p.m.
2. Humalog (lispro) inject as per sliding scale every 6 hours; at 12 midnight, 6:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 6:00 p.m.
if blood sugar 351 to 400 give 20 units subcutaneously,
if 401 to 450 give 25 units,
if 451 to 500 give 30 units,
if 501 to 502 give 35 units and call doctor.
If blood sugar less than 60 or greater than 501 call doctor.
The Administrator and DON went on to say that the nurse who had given the wrong insulin had not realized the error until another nurse saw the Resident and asked what the medication nurse had given to the Resident. The medication nurse showed the second nurse the vial of regular insulin and the second nurse reported the error. The nurse who made the error was terminated. At the time of the incident, the administrator was not the same individual acting as administrator at the time of survey.
Facility policy was reviewed, and revealed that all current standards and requirements were in place in the documents.
The previous Administrator sent a Facility Reported Incident (FRI) to the state agency on Wednesday 6-21-17, and a follow up report on Tuesday 6-27-17. Both were late. The Resident was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday 6-20-17 for hypoglycemia, and the initial report should have occurred (within 2 hours of hospitalization) the same day. The follow up 5 day report should have occurred no later than 6-26-17, the 5th business day. The investigation showed no realization that the same orders which produced the error were reinstituted when the Resident returned from the hospital. The Humulin N (long acting) insulin was finally decreased, and administration time changed on 7-1-17, 5 days after the Resident returned, and the Regular humalog sliding scale insulin was continued as before. No re-education of staff was included in the investigation packet reviewed by surveyors, and was not provided by administration as evidence of re-training.
In conclusion, the investigation, reporting, and education for this incident were not completed as required by federal mandate. The Administrator and DON (Director of Nursing) were made aware of the deficient practices at the end of day debriefs on 9-19-17, 9-20-17, and 9-21-17. No further information was presented by the facility.
4. For Resident #8, the facility staff failed to report to the state agency timely, of a fracture of unknown origin.
Resident #8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included; Diabetes, psychosis, Hypertension, hypokalemia, high cholesterol, anemia, vitamin d deficiency, congestive heart failure, osteo-arthritis, anorexia, Alzheimers disease, and history of urinary tract infections.
Resident #8's most recent MDS (minimum data set) with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 7-6-17 was coded as a significant change assessment. Resident #8 was coded as having memory loss, and severe cognitive loss. Resident #8 was coded as requiring extensive assistance to total dependence on one to two staff members for all ADL's (activities of daily living), with the exception of eating, which only required set up for her to eat independently. The Resident was coded as always incontinent of bowel and bladder elimination.
On 9-19-17 a thorough review of the resident's clinical record was conducted. Nursing progress notes were reviewed and revealed that on Tuesday 6-27-17 at 1:21 p.m. the Resident'sMD (doctor) was made aware of swelling to right hand. Order received to obtain a two viewed x-ray of Resident's right hand. The notes go on to say the Resident was guarding the hand because of pain, and exhibited facial grimacing as well. No description was given as to how the serious injury occurred.
The X-ray was completed and resulted on 6-27-17 and signed by the Radiologist at 2:43 p.m. on that day. The diagnosis was Acute fracture of the fourth metacarpal probably in satisfactory position. This revealed a fractured hand (broken bone in the hand).
The facility did not report the injury (fracture) of unknown origin to the state agency until Wednesday 6-28-17, and the report should have been within 2 hours of the identification of the fracture. The 5 day follow up report of investigation was not submitted to the state agency until 7-5-17 (7 business days), and also late.
In conclusion, the reporting for this incident was not completed as required by federal mandate. The Administrator and DON were made aware of the deficient practice at the end of day debriefs on 9-19-17, 9-20-17, and 9-21-17. No further information was presented by the facility.
Based on resident interview, staff interview, facility documentation review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to thoroughly investigate and report injuries of unknown origin in a timely manner for 4 residents (Residents #4, #2, #7, and #8) in the survey sample of 23 residents.
1. For Resident #4, the facility staff failed to interview her cognitively intact roommate (Resident #1) who witnessed the fall involving an improper transfer by staff, that resulted in a leg fracture.
2. For Resident # 2, the facility staff failed to thoroughly investigate and failed to report to the State agency timely of an injury of unknown origin involving a spiral fracture of the ulna.
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3. For Resident #7, the facility staff failed to report to the facility administration about a significant (insulin) medication error timely. They further failed to report the escalating situation (hospitalization) to the State agency timely, within the allotted time frame, of a serious injury caused by the error.
4. For Resident #8, the facility staff failed to report to the state agency timely, of a fracture of unknown origin.
The Findings included:
Resident #4 was an [AGE] year old who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #4's diagnoses included Proximal Tibia Displaced Metaphyseal and Impacted Plateau Fractures (crushed bone), Muscle Weakness-Generalized, Age-Related Osteoporosis, Schizophrenia, Psychotic Disorder, Hypertension, and Alzheimer's Disease.
The Minimum Data Set, which was a Quarterly Assessment with an Assessment Reference Date of 6/7/17, coded Resident #4 as having a Brief Interview of Mental Status Score of 7 - indicating severely impaired cognition. For transfers, she was coded as requiring the extensive physical assistance of two persons. In the area of functional limitation in range of motion, she was coded as having lower extremity impairment on both sides. Her mobility device was a manual wheelchair.
On 9/19/17 a review was conducted of facility documentation, revealing Resident #4's Care Plan, which read, Initiated 3/9/10. Revised 7/18/17. I am at risk for and have had an actual fall related to: Cognitive impairment with decreased safety awareness. I am easily distracted and have poor insight/judgement. I am incontinent and I am dependent for ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). Assist resident with all transfers. The Care Plan had not been revised to include the requirement of the extensive physical assistance of two persons for transfers.
On 9/19/17 at 8:30 A.M., an observation was conducted of Resident #4, who was in her bed. When asked about how her leg was feeling, Resident #4 smiled and appeared to be confused. Suddenly, her roommate who was identified and put into the sample as Resident #1, made an unsolicited statement. She said, One of the aides named [NAME] (CNA A) came in here by herself and dropped her on the floor while putting her in her wheelchair. She slipped out of her hands and fell on the floor. She broke her leg and went to the hospital. She came back here with a leg brace on, and had it on for a month and a half. Resident #1's Brief Interview of Mental Status Score was 14, indicating no cognitive impairment.
Resident #4's clinical record contained the following x-ray report, 6/28/17 10:23 A.M. Findings: Four views of the left knee. Proximal tibia displaced metaphyseal and impacted plateau fractures, are partially obscured by severe tricompartmental osteoarthritis with large osteophytes and loss of joint space. Effusion.
On 9/19/17 a review of facility documentation was conducted, revealing a Facility Reported Incident on 6/29/17. It read, Injury of Unknown Origin. Resident assessment revealed left tibia plateau fracture. Documents reveal resident had a fall on 6/25/17. Investigation pending. On 7/3/17, the facility follow-up read, Upon investigation, June 25, 2017, (CNA A - Certified Nursing Assistant) transferred (Resident #4) from the bed to the wheelchair. According to the report, only one staff member conducted the transfer instead of two.
CNA A's signed statement (dated 6/25/17) read, I set her down in the chair. I walked away. I heard a noise. I turned around I saw resident body in front of wheelchair Resident butt was on the floor in between the leg rest. The leg rest was extended. Resident left leg was under her butt. This incident occurred during the day shift at 7:50 A.M.
The clinical record contained the following Nursing Progress Note, 6/25/17/ 10:51 P.M. Resident resting in bed, respirations unlabored, lung fields clear, no coughing or congestion noted. No dizzy spells noted. Bed in lowest position, call bell in reach. Staff monitoring Q 2 hours. For the next three days, until 6/28/17 there was no further post-fall monitoring (7 continuous shifts).
On 6/28/17 the Nursing Progress Note read, Vital signs 99.2-90-22-138/86-96%. Resident noted with edema to left knee and lower leg bruising present to lower leg. Resident C/O (complains of) pain when touched, will not allow CNA to dress her. Resident medicated for pain Tylenol Tabs 2 PO (by mouth) for left leg pain. DR made aware STAT x-ray of left FIB TIB and left knee (left lower leg). Resident #4 was admitted to the hospital at 7:00 A.M. and returned to the facility at 6:45 P.M. New orders for pain medication, use of knee immobilizer, and no weight bearing to left leg were given by the resident's MD (Medical Doctor) at the facility. The nursing Progress noted read, SRMC (hospital) called report. No surgery indicated at this time because its to extensive. Keep knee immobilizer in place.
On 9/19/17 at 4:05 P.M., an interview was conducted with CNA A in the conference room. The Director of Nursing, who had conducted the investigation, was present. When asked why she transferred Resident #4 without the assistance of another staff member, CNA A stated, The way I was trained the person demonstrated that the resident needed only 1 person for transfers. When CNA A was informed that Resident #1 witnessed the fall, she admitted that Resident #1 was in the room, but said that the curtain was pulled. There was no documentation that the curtain had been pulled. When the Director of Nursing was asked why Resident #1 wasn't interviewed regarding the fall, she stated, Because I didn't know that she was in the room and I didn't ask.
On 9/19/17 at 5:00 P.M. the facility Administrator (Administration A) was notified of the findings. On 9/20/17 the Administrator submitted following (name of facility)_______ Plan of Correction;
Findings: Facility failed to properly investigate two injuries of unknown origins. The facility failed to interview all potential witnesses.
Resident: (#4) fell on 6/25/17, and on 6/28/17 diagnosed with a left knee fracture. Resident: (#2) Diagnosed with a fracture of unknown origin.
100% of residents with hi risk for injuries related to falls were reviewed to ensure proper transfers were being performed.
The Plan of Correction also stated that all facility residents were assessed for proper transfer techniques and initiated on 9/19/17. Nursing staff were in-serviced. In addition, CNA A had been suspended pending investigation, and had subsequently resigned. The Plan also stated that all department heads were in-serviced on the proper way to complete an investigation.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0226
(Tag F0226)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. For Resident # 2, the facility staff failed to operationalize the abuse policies regarding investigation and timely reporting...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. For Resident # 2, the facility staff failed to operationalize the abuse policies regarding investigation and timely reporting of injuries of unknown origin.
Resident #2, a female, was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included but were not limited to: Major Depressive Disorder with severe Psychotic Symptoms, Pseudobulbar Affect, Cardiac Pacemaker, Anemia, Acute embolism and thrombosis.
Resident #2's most recent MDS (minimum data set) with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 8/3/2017 was coded as a Quarterly assessment. She was coded as having short and long term memory deficits, severe cognitive impairments. She was also coded as needing extensive to total assistance of one person to perform all of her activities of daily living with the exception of transfers. For transfers, she was coded as needing total assistance of two staff members. She was coded as always incontinent of bowel and bladder.
Review of Resident # 2's clinical record revealed nursing note entries:
8/9/2017 17:15 (5:15 p.m.) Called to room by CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) ____. Stated Res.(Resident) right hand was swollen and Res. was guarding and protecting her right hand. Upon assessment res. noted alert and verbally responsive, right hand at wrist area warm to touch, bruising to hand and forearm edema to hand. Res. pulls away when assessment performed, right hand elevated on pillow res. medicated for pain. Physician notified orders received continue to observe.
Documentation revealed that on 8/9/2017 at 5:30 p.m., the clinician ordered an X-ray of Resident # 2's right hand. The X-ray was obtained 8/10/2017 at 2:15 a.m. and at 4:40 a.m., the report returned showing Resident #2 was determined to have a spiral fracture of the distal third of the ulna. The physician was notified and ordered for Resident #2 to be evaluated by the hospital Emergency Room. Resident # 2 was transported to the emergency room at 5:18 a.m.
The facility began an investigation into the injury of unknown origin, her fractured ulna. Review of the investigation revealed there were no witness statements from the LPNs who worked 8/8/2017 on 7-3 shift, 8/8/2017 on 3-11 shift, 8/9/2017 on 7-3 shift, 8/9/2017 on 3-11 shift. There were no witness statements from CNAs who worked 8/8/17 on 3-11 shift, and 8/8/2017 on 11-7 shift.
The handwritten note presented as a witness statement from RN A did not name the resident and was not dated. The note included statements of On Tuesday night, I worked with the resident. On the last round the CNA report a discoloration. I assessed the right hand and did not see anything, just the discoloration. hand moved without difficulties. no s/s (signs and symptoms of discomfort noted at that time. Resident did not get up on 11-7 shift. There was no documentation in the nurses notes of this concern and assessment. There was no Witness statement from the CNA on 11-7 shift on 8/8/17 who reported this discoloration to RN A.
An interview was conducted with the DON who stated an investigation of the injury of unknown origin had been conducted and the facility was unable to substantiate abuse. When asked why there were no statements from the LPN who initially assessed the right arm on 8/9/2017 and other staff members assigned to work with Resident # 2, the DON stated the LPN wrote a nurses note. The DON was asked to provide all documentation of the investigation of the injury of unknown origin.
On 9/19/2017 at 4:02 p.m., the CNA F was interviewed by the surveyor in the presence of the Director of Nursing and three other surveyors in the facility conference room. CNA F stated she remembered taking care of Resident # 2 on 8/9/2017 during the day shift. CNA F stated she put Resident # 2 to bed at the end of the shift by herself. CNA F stated Resident # 2 did not have any problems or swelling noted on her right arm when she last saw her. CNA F stated she was trained to transfer Resident # 2 using one person because of her size. CNA F stated Resident # 2 was small and could be transferred by one person. CNA F stated she did not know the MDS coded Resident # 2 has needing 2 staff persons to transfer. CNA F stated she did not know what was written on the CNA [NAME]. CNA F again stated she had taken care of Resident# 2 and was trained to transfer the resident by herself.
Review of the clinical record revealed the injury of unknown origin was discovered on 8/9/2017 at 5:15 PM. Review of the Intake Information Form from the State Agency showed the Director of Nursing contacted the State Agency on 8/10/2017 at 8:29 AM via telephone.
Review of the Facility Reported Incident sent to the State Agency on 8/10/2017 revealed the form was faxed in the State Agency on 8/10/2017 at 5:32 PM by the previous administrator.
A thorough review of the investigation done at the time revealed no information regarding how the injury of unknown origin might have happened. There was no documentation that Resident #2 had sustained a fall or any other incident. The investigation did indicate the CNA had transferred Resident #2 from her wheelchair back to bed by herself. Review of the nursing notes revealed no other injuries, falls, or unusual occurrences had occurred in the time period just before the identification of the fracture of the ulna. The investigation was not thorough. The facility staff failed to interview all potential witnesses. The facility notified the State Agency of the Injury of Unknown Origin (a fractured ulna) on 8/10/2017 at 8:29 AM and submitted a Fri on 8/10/2017 at 5:32 PM.
On 9/19/2017 at 5 p.m., the administrator and DON were informed of the failure of the staff to thoroughly investigate the injury of unknown origin, interview all potential witnesses and failed to report timely to the State Agency. The Director of Nursing stated the staff immediately removed the side rails because it was thought that Resident # 2 might have caught her arm in the rail. The Director of Nursing also stated Resident # 2 liked to bang her arms on the rails too.
The Administrator stated Serious Injuries must be reported to the State Agency within no more than 2 hours of discovery. The Administrator also stated a thorough investigation should have been completed at the time of the discovery of the injury of unknown origin and that another investigation was currently being conducted.
A copy of a Physician's progress note dated 8/14/2017 was also presented and revealed documentation stating pt had ulnar shaft fracture (right). Seen by orthopedics. No fall. Pt likely got hurt with side railing. Seen by Orthopedics, soft cast was place, now railing removed.
Review of the nurses' notes, and care plan revealed was no documentation of side rails being used and no documentation of use of padding on the side rails if Resident # 2 had a history of banging her arms on the rails.
Review of the Investigation Planning Tool revealed documentation on Page 2 Under Other Potentially Affected Residents (identify any residents who may have been affected, use the Abuse QIS (Quality Indicator Survey) questions for the interview able residents and do a skin observation on non-interview able residents to attach documentation): In-service on abuse attach, skin sweep attach, Abuse question ask do you feel safe attach. Review of the Midnight Census Report for 8/9/2017 Attachment revealed documentation of responses to the Question: Do You Feel Safe? asked of the residents on Wing 1. There were five answers of n/a (not applicable) and the word out was written next to one resident's name. The Census showed 56 occupied beds, 4 empty beds but one resident's name had been handwritten in one room on Wing 1, indicating a total census of 57 residents on Wing 1. There was no answer written for 28 residents. The documentation of the question, Do you feel safe? being asked of residents on Wing 2 revealed there were 51 occupied beds and 9 empty beds on Wing 2 on the Census on 8/9/2017. 40 residents replied yes, 3 were listed as discharged , 2 were in the hospital and one was listed as n/a
On Page 4 revealed statements: Base on interview with Staff (Resident # 2) had side rail place on her bed and an order for Geri sleeves. On August 9, 2017 7-3 shift CNA_______place (Resident name) in her bed with the Geri sleeves in place and she put her side rails up. On 3-11 shift ______CNA noted Resident name side rails in place and up however her Geri sleeves were off and lying in her bed. (Resident # 2) may have struck her right arm on the half side rail which could have cause the displace oblique fracture to her right ulna. Resident # 2 x-ray reveal osteopenia. Side rails have been removed at this time. The facility conducted interviews with alert and oriented residents-no negative findings were found. Skin sweeps were performed with no negative findings. Base on the interview of staff, x-ray report and Physician progress note we are unable to substantiate abuse.
On 9/20/2017, the survey team was informed that CNA F was suspended by the facility administration and subsequently resigned on that same day during the survey.
Review of the Facility Policy on Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation on Page 2 of 23, Effective 5/1/2017 revealed statements For the purpose of this policy, immediately is to be interpreted as soon as possible, but no more than two hours after the alleged incident of abuse or serious bodily injury is discovered and within 24 hours for all other allegations Under Injury of Unknown Origin: an injury should be classified as an injury of unknown origin when both of the following conditions are met: a) the source of the injury was not observed by any person. ** The rest of the definition for Injury of Unknown Origin was missing from the document. On the next page other definitions continued with involuntary seclusion. The copy of the Abuse policy given to the surveyors only included 3 pages (pages 1, 2 and 3 of 23). The top of the document stated there were 23 pages to the policy. The other 20 pages were not presented to the surveyor.
On 9/20/2017 during the end of day debriefing, the facility Administrator and Director of Nursing were informed of the findings. The Administrator again stated Serious Injuries must be reported to the State Agency within no more than 2 hours of discovery. The Administrator also stated a thorough investigation should have been completed at the time of the discovery of the injury of unknown origin and that another investigation was currently being conducted.
No further information was provided.
3. For Resident #7, the facility staff failed to operationalize (put into practice) their policies in regard to investigating, educating, and timely reporting to agencies of serious injury concerning incident of an insulin medication error.
Resident #7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included; Diabetes, chronic kidney disease, Hypertension, hyperkalemia, seizures, hyponatremia, gout, peripheral vascular disease, history of urinary tract infections, history of clostridium difficile, history of sacral pressure ulcer with infection, and dermatitis.
Resident #7's most recent MDS (minimum data set) with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 7-3-17 was coded as a significant change assessment. Resident #7 was coded as having memory loss, and severe cognitive loss. Resident #7 was coded as requiring extensive assistance to total dependence on one to two staff members for all ADL's (activities of daily living), and always incontinent of bowel with a Foley urinary catheter for bladder elimination.
On 9-19-17 a thorough review of the resident's clinical record was conducted. Nursing progress notes were reviewed and revealed that on 6-20-17 at 12:55 p.m. the Resident was cold/clammy/diaphoretic with blood sugar of 31. On 6-20-17 at 5:25 p.m., the Resident was sent to the hospital via 911 to the emergency room (ER) for evaluation of hypoglycemia, and facility staff documented in the nursing notes that the Resident's blood sugar was
116 milligrams/deciliter at the time of transfer.
Review of hospital emergency room records revealed that EMS (emergency medical services) ambulance reported to the hospital that they administered oral glucagon to the Resident, and after administration, the Resident's blood sugar was now 78, at the time of transfer. Further review of the hospital record revealed that at 7:16 p.m., on 6-20-17 the Resident's blood sugar had again dropped to 46, and by 11:00 p.m. it had gone up to 79, after intravenous (IV) Dextrose 10% 1000 ml (milliliters) was given and Dextrose 5% 1000 ml to include sodium chloride and potassium chloride was given. The Resident was admitted to the hospital and remained for 7 days, until 6-26-17, when she was returned to the facility.
Interviews were conducted on 9-19-17, and 9-20-17 with the Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) with regard to this situation. They stated that the Resident had received 18 units of regular rapid acting (Humalog) insulin at 9:00 a.m., on 6-20-17, instead of the (Humulin N) Isophane long acting insulin, which was ordered to be given at that time.
The Administrator and DON went on to say that the nurse who had given the wrong insulin had not realized the error until another nurse saw the Resident and asked what the medication nurse had given to the Resident. The medication nurse showed the second nurse the vial of regular insulin and the second nurse reported the error. The nurse who made the error was terminated. At the time of the incident, the administrator was not the same individual acting as administrator at the time of survey.
Facility policy was reviewed, and revealed that all current standards and requirements were in place in the documents.
The previous Administrator sent a Facility Reported Incident (FRI) to the state agency on Wednesday 6-21-17, and a follow up report on Tuesday 6-27-17. Both were late. The Resident was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday 6-20-17 for hypoglycemia, and the initial report should have occurred (within 2 hours of hospitalization) the same day. The follow up 5 day report should have occurred no later than 6-26-17, the 5th business day. The investigation showed no realization that the same orders which produced the error were reinstituted when the Resident returned from the hospital. The Humulin N (long acting) insulin was finally decreased, and administration time changed on 7-1-17, 5 days after the Resident returned, and the Regular humalog sliding scale insulin was continued as before. No re-education of staff was included in the investigation packet reviewed by surveyors, and was not provided by administration as evidence of re-training.
The Administrator and DON were made aware of the deficient practices at the end of day debriefs on 9-19-17, 9-20-17, and 9-21-17. No further information was presented by the facility.
4. For Resident #8, the facility staff failed to operationalize (put into practice) their policies in regard to investigating, educating, and timely reporting to agencies of serious injury of a fracture of unknown origin.
Resident #8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included; Diabetes, psychosis, Hypertension, hypokalemia, high cholesterol, anemia, vitamin d deficiency, congestive heart failure, osteo-arthritis, anorexia, Alzheimer disease, and history of urinary tract infections.
Resident #8's most recent MDS (minimum data set) with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 7-6-17 was coded as a significant change assessment. Resident #8 was coded as having memory loss, and severe cognitive loss. Resident #8 was coded as requiring extensive assistance to total dependence on one to two staff members for all ADL's (activities of daily living), with the exception of eating, which only required set up for her to eat independently. The Resident was coded as always incontinent of bowel and bladder elimination.
On 9-19-17 a thorough review of the resident's clinical record was conducted. Nursing progress notes were reviewed and revealed that on Tuesday 6-27-17 at 1:21 p.m. the Resident'sMD (doctor) was made aware of swelling to right hand. Order received to obtain a two viewed x-ray of Resident's right hand. The notes go on to say the Resident was guarding the hand because of pain, and exhibited facial grimacing as well. No description was given as to how the serious injury occurred.
The X-ray was completed and resulted on 6-27-17 and signed by the Radiologist at 2:43 p.m. on that day. The diagnosis was Acute fracture of the fourth metacarpal probably in satisfactory position. This revealed a fractured hand (broken bone in the hand).
The facility did not report the injury (fracture) of unknown origin to the state agency until Wednesday 6-28-17, and the report should have been within 2 hours of the identification of the fracture by federal law. The 5 day follow up report of investigation was not submitted to the state agency until 7-5-17 (7 business days), and also late.
The Administrator and DON were made aware of the deficient practice at the end of day debriefs on 9-19-17, 9-20-17, and 9-21-17. No further information was presented by the facility.
Based on resident interview, staff interview, facility documentation review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed for 4 residents (Residents #4, #2, #7, #8) in the survey sample of 23 residents, to operationalize their abuse policies.
1. For Resident #4, the facility staff failed to operationalize abuse policies in a timely manner. The facility staff waited almost three months to suspend and thoroughly investigate a CNA involved in an improper transfer, that resulted in a leg fracture.
2. For Resident # 2, the facility staff failed to operationalize the abuse policies regarding investigation and timely reporting of injuries of unknown origin.
3. For Resident #7, the facility staff failed to operationalize (put into practice) their policies in regard to investigating, educating, and timely reporting to agencies of serious injury concerning incident of an insulin medication error.
4. For Resident #8, the facility staff failed to operationalize (put into practice) their policies in regard to investigating, educating, and timely reporting to agencies of serious injury of a fracture of unknown origin.
The Findings included:
Resident #4 was an [AGE] year old who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #4's diagnoses included Proximal Tibia Displaced Metaphyseal and Impacted Plateau Fractures (crushed bone), Muscle Weakness-Generalized, Age-Related Osteoporosis, Schizophrenia, Psychotic Disorder, Hypertension, and Alzheimer's Disease.
The Minimum Data Set, which was a Quarterly Assessment with an Assessment Reference Date of 6/7/17, coded Resident #4 as having a Brief Interview of Mental Status Score of 7 - indicating severely impaired cognition. For transfers, she was coded as requiring the extensive physical assistance of two persons. In the area of functional limitation in range of motion, she was coded as having lower extremity impairment on both sides. Her mobility device was a manual wheelchair.
On 9/19/17 a review was conducted of facility documentation, revealing Resident #4's Care Plan, which read, Initiated 3/9/10. Revised 7/18/17. I am at risk for and have had an actual fall related to: Cognitive impairment with decreased safety awareness. I am easily distracted and have poor insight/judgement. I am incontinent and I am dependent for ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). Assist resident with all transfers. The Care Plan had not been revised to include the requirement of the extensive physical assistance of two persons for transfers.
On 9/19/17 a 8:30 A.M., an observation was conducted of Resident #4, who was in her bed. When asked about how her leg was feeling, Resident #4 smiled and appeared to be confused. Suddenly, her roommate who was identified and put into the sample as Resident #1, made an unsolicited statement. She said, One of the aides named [NAME] (CNA A) came in here by herself and dropped her on the floor while putting her in her wheelchair. She slipped out of her hands and fell on the floor. She broke her leg and went to the hospital. She came back here with a leg brace on, and had it on for a month and a half. Resident #1's Brief Interview of Mental Status Score was 14, indicating no cognitive impairment.
Resident #4's clinical record contained the following x-ray report, 6/28/17 10:23 A.M. Findings: Four views of the left knee. Proximal tibia displaced metaphyseal and impacted plateau fractures, are partially obscured by severe tricompartmental osteoarthritis with large osteophytes and loss of joint space. Effusion.
On 9/19/17 a review of facility documentation was conducted, revealing a Facility Reported Incident on 6/29/17. It read, Injury of Unknown Origin. Resident assessment revealed left tibia plateau fracture. Documents reveal resident had a fall on 6/25/17. Investigation pending. On 7/3/17, the facility follow-up read, Upon investigation, June 25, 2017, (CNA A - Certified Nursing Assistant) transferred (Resident #4) from the bed to the wheelchair. According to the report, only one staff member conducted the transfer instead of two.
CNA A's signed statement (dated 6/25/17) read, I set her down in the chair. I walked away. I heard a noise. I turned around I saw resident body in front of wheelchair Resident butt was on the floor in between the leg rest. The leg rest was extended. Resident left leg was under her butt. This incident occurred during the day shift a 7:50 A.M.
The clinical record contained the following Nursing Progress Note, 6/25/17/ 10:51 P.M. Resident resting in bed, respirations unlabored, lung fields clear, no coughing or congestion noted. No dizzy spells noted. Bed in lowest position, call bell in reach. Staff monitoring Q 2 hours. For the next three days, until 6/28/17 there was no further post-fall monitoring (7 continuous shifts).
On 6/28/17 the Nursing Progress Note read, Vital signs 99.2-90-22-138/86-96%. Resident noted with edema to left knee and lower leg bruising present to lower leg. Resident C/O (complains of) pain when touched, will not allow CNA to dress her. Resident medicated for pain Tylenol Tabs 2 PO (by mouth) for left leg pain. DR made aware STAT x-ray of left FIB TIB and left knee (left lower leg). Resident #4 was admitted to the hospital at 7:00 A.M. and returned to the facility at 6:45 P.M. New orders for pain medication, use of knee immobilizer, and no weight bearing to left leg were given by the resident's MD at the facility. The nursing Progress noted read, SRMC (hospital) called report. No surgery indicated at this time because its to extensive. Keep knee immobilizer in place.
On 9/19/17 at 4:05 P.M., an interview was conducted with CNA A in the conference room. The Director of Nursing, who had conducted the investigation, was present. When asked why she transferred Resident #4 without the assistance of another staff member, CNA A stated, The way I was trained the person demonstrated that the resident needed only 1 person for transfers. When CNA A was informed that Resident #1 witnessed the fall, she admitted that Resident #1 was in the room, but said that the curtain was pulled. There was no documentation that the curtain had been pulled. When the Director of Nursing was asked why Resident #1 wasn't interviewed regarding the fall, she stated, Because I didn't know that she was in the room and I didn't ask.
On 9/19/17 at 5:00 P.M. the facility Administrator (Administration A) was notified of the findings. On 9/20/17 the Administrator submitted following _________ Plan of Correction;
Findings: Facility failed to properly investigate two injuries of unknown origins. The facility failed to interview all potential witnesses.
Resident: (#4) fell on 6/25/17, and on 6/28/17 diagnosed with a left knee fracture. Resident: (#2) Diagnosed with a fracture of unknown origin.
100% of residents with high risk for injuries related to falls were reviewed to ensure proper transfers were being performed.
The Plan of Correction also stated that all facility residents were assessed for proper transfer techniques and initiated on 9/19/17. Nursing staff were in-serviced. In addition, On 9/20/17, CNA A had been suspended pending investigation, and had subsequently resigned. The Plan also stated that all department heads were in-serviced on the proper way to complete an investigation.
The Administrator submitted an Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Policy dated 5/1/17. It read, After completing the statement (s), the employee(s) will be asked to vacate the facility until further investigation of the incident is completed.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0281
(Tag F0281)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. For Resident # 2, the facility staff failed to ensure medications and treatments were administered per physician's orders.
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. For Resident # 2, the facility staff failed to ensure medications and treatments were administered per physician's orders.
Resident #2, a [AGE] year old female, was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included but were not limited to: Major Depressive Disorder with severe Psychotic Symptoms, Pseudobulbar Affect, Cardiac Pacemaker, Anemia, Acute embolism and thrombosis.
Resident #2's most recent MDS (minimum data set) with an ARD (assessment reference date) of 8/3/2017 was coded as a Quarterly assessment. She was coded as having short and long term memory deficits, severe cognitive impairments. She was also coded as needing extensive to total assistance of one person to perform all of her activities of daily living with the exception of transfers. For transfers, she was coded as needing total assistance of two staff members. She was coded as always incontinent of bowel and bladder.
On 9/19/2017 at 8:45 AM, review of the clinical record was conducted.
Review of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for August 2017 revealed missing documentation of medications:
Aspirin 81 milligrams one tablet by mouth every day. 8/28/2017 at 9 AM
Cetirizine 10 milligrams one tablet by mouth every day. 8/28/2017 at 9 AM
Clopidogrel 75 milligrams one tablet by mouth every day. 8/28/2017 at 9 AM
Escitalopram 10 milligrams one tablet by mouth every day. 8/28/2017 at 9 AM
Losartan 25 milligrams one tablet by mouth every day. 8/28/2017 at 9 AM
Milk of Magnesia 30 milliliters by mouth at bedtime. 8/28/2017 at 8 PM
Prevastatin 40 milligrams one tablet by mouth at bedtime. 8/28/2017 at 8 PM
Docusate Sodium 100 milligrams by mouth two times a day. 8/28/2017 at 9 AM, 8/28/2017 at 5 PM
Levetiracetam 250 milligrams by mouth every 12 hours. 8/28/2017 at 9 AM, 8/28/2017 at 9 PM
Metoprolol 25 milligrams by mouth two times a day. 8/28/2017 at 9 AM, 8/28/2017 at 5 PM
Review of the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for August 2017 revealed missing documentation of :
Barrier Cream to buttocks and peri-area every shift and as necessary after each incontinent episodes, may keep at bedside every shift for skin protectant. Missing on 8/12/2017 night shift, 8/18/2017 evening shift
Bilateral Geri-Sleeves to arms every day every shift may remove for hygiene every shift. Missing on 8/12/2017 night shift, 8/18/2017 evening shift
Check placement of pressure reducing wheelchair cushion every shift for Pressure relief. Missing on 8/12/2017 night shift, 8/18/2017 evening shift
Review of the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for September 2017 revealed missing documentation of :
Barrier Cream to buttocks and peri-area every shift and as necessary after each incontinent episodes, may keep at bedside every shift for skin protectant. Missing on 9/4/2017 evening shift, 9/8/2017 evening shift
Bilateral floor mats at bedside while in bed every shift for fall. Missing on 9/4/2017 evening shift, 9/8/2017 evening shift
Bilateral Geri-Sleeves to arms every day every shift may remove for hygiene every shift Missing on 9/4/2017 evening shift, 9/8/2017 evening shift
Check placement of pressure reducing wheelchair cushion every shift for Pressure relief. Missing on 9/4/2017 evening shift, 9/8/2017 evening shift
Turn and repositioned every 2 hours and as needed every shift Missing on 9/4/2017 evening shift, 9/8/2017 evening shift
On 9/20/2017 at 4:45 PM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing who stated that nurses were expected to administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and document on the MAR and TAR at the time of administration. The DON stated the facility's profession guidance was provided by [NAME].
Guidance for nursing standards for the administration of medication and treatments is provided by [NAME], which stated After administering a medication or treatment, record it immediately on the appropriate record form.
On 9/20/2017 at approximately 5:00 PM during the end of day debriefing, the Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) were informed of the missing documentation of administration of medications and treatments for Resident # 2. The DON stated the facility had some computer issues on 8/29/2017 and 8/30/2017 and nurses had to manually write on MARs and TARs but there was no explanation for missing documentation on the other dates found during survey.
The DON presented a copy of the Medication Administration Policy.
Review of the facility policy on Medication Administration from Operational Policy and Procedure Manual Revised 4/20/2017 revealed on Page 1 of 4, Under Policy The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance for the process for providing monitoring that all medications are received and administered in a timely manner.
Under Procedure:
1. Administration Preparedness
a. Medication will be administered as prescribed
Page 4 of 4 was written: If medication is not given, indicate on MAR reason it was withheld and physician notified (if applicable)
Valid Physician's orders were evident for the medications and treatments not documented as having been administered.
During the end of day debriefing on 9/21/2017, the DON, Administrator and Corporate consultant were informed of the findings.
No further information was provided.
4. For Resident #14, the facility staff failed to clarify a physician's order for the medication Depakote after an order to increase the medication was received. Resident #14 had orders for and was receiving Depakote 125 mg (milligrams) and Depakote 250 mg two times a day from 2/22/17 to 9/21/17.
Resident #14 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the diagnoses of, but not limited to, dementia, depression, and anxiety.
The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) was a quarterly assessment with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 6/28/17. The MDS coded Resident #14 with moderately impaired cognition; required extensive assistance from staff for transfers, dressing, toileting, and hygiene.
On 9/20/17 at 1 p.m. Resident #14 was observed sitting in a wheelchair in her room. She was alert and conversational. Resident #14 stated lunch was great and stated her sister will be coming in for church services that day. Resident #14 did not display and negative behaviors or symptoms of depression.
On 9/20/17 at 2:30 p.m. Resident #14's clinical record was reviewed. The review revealed physician's orders which included:
1/9/17 Depakote Sprinkles Capsule Delayed Release 125 mg Give 1 capsule by mouth two times a day related to Major Depressive Disorder and
2/22/17 DepakoteTablet Delayed Release 250 mg Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day related to Major Depressive Disorder.
Both the 125 mg and 250 mg orders were listed and signed as administered on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) from 2/22/17 until 9/21/17.
On 9/20/17 at 4 p.m. the Administrator and Director of Nursing were informed of the Depakote orders. The pharmacy review sheet and physician notes were requested.
On 9/21/17 at 9:30 a.m. the Depakote orders on the MAR were reviewed with the nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN-B) who administered the medications to Resident #14 that morning with the Registered Nurse Unit Manager (RN-B) present. LPN-B showed surveyor the opened and empty medication package which revealed Resident #14 received both the 125 mg and 250 mg of Depakote. It was discussed with LPN-B and RN-B that when the medication was increased to 250 mg that the 150 mg was not discontinued. Clarification whether the physician wanted both orders or not was requested.
On 9/21/17 at 11:00 a.m., RN-B stated she called the doctor and he discontinued the 125 mg of Depakote. When asked what should have been done, RN-B stated nursing and pharmacy should have clarified it.
Facility policy titled Medication Administration with a reviewed date of 4/20/17 included:
.II. Safety Precautions:
a. Observed the five rights for administration
i. the right resident
ii. the right time
iii. the right medicine
iv. the right dose
v. the right method of administration .
.III. Basic Safety in Administration
a. Medication
i. Read labels multiple times comparing to MAR
1. Review original physician order if discrepancy
a. Do not provide if discrepancies continue .
On 9/21/17 at 1:05 p.m. the Administrator and Director of Nursing were informed of the failure to clarify the Depakote orders.
5. For Resident #6, the facility staff failed to apply a physician ordered fall alarm from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on 9-19-17.
Resident #6 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with the diagnoses including; Huntington's disease, hypertension, seizures, dementia, depression, and anemia.
The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) was a quarterly assessment with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 6-22-17. The MDS coded Resident #6 with severely impaired cognition, and requiring extensive assistance from staff for all activities of daily living.
On 9-19-17, beginning at 9:00 a.m. observations of the Resident were completed up until 1:00 p.m. Resident #6 was observed laying in a low bed with a scoop mattress, pads on the floor of both sides of the bed, a padded foot board on the bed, and wedges on top of and under the mattress for Resident positioning. The Resident was awake, alert, non-verbal, and kicking her legs over the side of the bed almost continuously. On one occasion the Resident was halfway out of the bed, with her legs completely out of the bed, and the Resident's buttocks were on the edge of the bed. A staff member followed the surveyor into the room and repositioned the Resident.
On 9-19-17 Resident #6's clinical record was reviewed. The review revealed physician's orders which included:
12-5-16 personal bed alarm every shift.
No bed alarm was applied to the Resident for 4 hours on 9-19-17 until after the 1:00 p.m. observation. Surveyors returned to the facility at 2:00 p.m., and a bed alarm was in place on the Resident at that time.
The Resident's care plan was reviewed and included the bed alarm in the interventions for Fall Risk .
The facility policy titled Treatment Administration was reviewed, and revealed the following:
It is the policy of this facility to provide resident centered care that meets the psychosocial, physical and emotional needs and concerns of the residents. The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance for the process for providing monitoring that all treatments are received and administered in a timely manner.
The facility Director of Nursing (DON) stated [NAME] as the facility reference for nursing standards. Both medication and treatment administration policies from the facility followed the standard, however, staff did not follow the facility policy nor nursing standard.
On 9-19-17, 9-20-17, and 9-21-17 at the end of day debriefs, the Administrator and Director of Nursing were informed of the failure of staff to apply the fall alarm as ordered to Resident #6 for 4 hours on 9-19-17. The facility provided no further information.
Based on resident interview, staff interview, facility documentation review, clinical record review, and in the course of a complaint investigation, the facility failed to follow the professional standards of practice for 5 residents (Residents #1, #16, #2, #14, and #6) in the survey sample of 23 residents.
1. For Resident #1, the facility staff failed to document physician ordered dressing changes.
2. For Resident #16, the facility staff failed to document the administration of two medications, Allopurinol Tablet 300 MG and Docusate Sodium Tablet 100 MG.
3. For Resident # 2, the facility staff failed to ensure medications and treatments were administered per physician's orders.
4. For Resident #14, the facility staff failed to clarify a physician's order for the medication Depakote after an order to increase the medication was received. Resident #14 had orders for and was receiving Depakote 125 mg (milligrams) and Depakote 250 mg two times a day from 2/22/17 to 9/21/17.
5. for Resident #6, the facility staff failed to apply a fall alarm per physician's orders from 9:00 a.m., to 1:00 p.m. on 9-19-17.
The Findings included:
1. Resident #1 was a [AGE] year old who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #1's diagnoses included Presence of Arteriocoronary Bypass Graft, Presence of Heart Assist Device (LVAD Unit), Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease of Native Coronary Artery without Angina Pectoris, Diabetes Mellitus Type 1, Muscle Weakness - Generalized, Difficulty Walking, Contractures of Both Hands, Major Depressive Disorder, Hemoglobinuria, and Hyperlipidemia.
The Minimum Data Set, which was a Quarterly Assessment with an Assessment Reference Date of 8/14/17, coded Resident #1 as having a Brief Interview of Mental Status Score of 14, indicating that she was cognitively intact and was independent in decision-making. She was also coded as having adequate vision and hearing.
On 9/18/17 a review was conducted of facility documentation, revealing a complaint which was submitted to the office of Long Term Care on 1/25/17. The complaint alleged that Resident #1's LVAD unit had drainage around it and that the bandages were not changed daily.
On 9/19/17 at 8:45 A.M. an observation was conducted of Resident #1 in her room. When asked if she had any concerns about the care she received at the facility, Resident #1 responded, They are supposed to check my heart machine. They never check it. This bandage is supposed to be changed every day. They don't.
The bandage attached to Resident#1's abdomen on her left side was dated 9/17/17 on 3-11 shift, along with the nurse's initials. The bandage had not been changed per physician's order on 9/18/17.
On 9/19/17 a review was conducted of Resident #1's clinical record. During the month of February 2017, the dressing had only been documented as having been changed from 2/23/17 thru 2/27/17. During the month of March 2017, the dressing had been changed every day. During the month of April 2017, the dressing had only been documented as having been changed on 4/13/17, 4/28/17, 4/29/17, and 4/30/17. During the month of May 2017, the dressing had only been documented as having been changed from 5/2/17 thru 5/14/17. There was no documentation of dressing changes for June thru September 2017.
On 9/19/17 the Director of Nursing ( DON Administration B) was asked to observe Resident #1's dressing. The DON confirmed that the dressing was supposed to be changed daily, and hadn't been changed since 9/17/17. She stated, It's important to change it daily to make sure that it isn't causing any type of infection. (name) Clinic came in and did an inservice on how to clean it and take care of it.
The DON submitted a signature sheet and training summary entitled, 8/31/17. (Name) Advance Heart Failure Center - Left Ventricular Assist Device, Sterile Dressing Change. Resident #1 had been admitted to the facility 1/1/17, but the facility staff did not obtain training for the care of her device until 8/31/17. The facility staff did not have any written instructions for the care of the Assistive device. After the surveyor's request on 9/18/17, the facility obtained a copy of the manufacturer's instructions for the device on 9/20/17. The manufacturer's instructions for the Heartmate 2 LVAS (Left Ventricular Assist System) on Page 108 read, It is extremely important to keep the exit site where the percutaneous lead goes through your skin clean and dry at all times. Follow aseptic technique any time you change the bandage or touch or handle the exit site. IMPORTANT! Watch the exit site for signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, drainage, bleeding, or a bad smell. IMMEDIATELY tell your doctor or hospital contact person if there are any signs of infection.
Resident #1's clinical record contained the following note from the hospital, 1/19/17. Her son called on 1/18/17 to report drainage and pain from (Resident #1) his mother's drieline exit site. She was brought on on 1/19/17 for a wound assessment. The gauge dressing was noted to be saturated with thick, tan drainage. The skin surrounding the drieline exit site was macerated, and a scanty amount of serosanguinous drainage was expressed with palpation of the surrounding tissue. admitted due to suspected drieline infection. The hospital subsequently identified the infection as MSRA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus). Resident #1 was hospitalized from [DATE] thru 2/21/17.
On 9/21/17 at 2:16 P.M. a review was conducted of the facility's Infection Control Program. The DON stated, sterile technique should have been implemented during (Resident #1's name) dressing changes, including pulling the curtain, putting on a mask, gloves, setting up a sterile field, and cleaning the site. This training was done on 8/31/17. I don't know why it wasn't done on a daily basis. It should have been done on a daily basis since we were trained in August. It is important to keep infection from the drive line. The facility did not have a written policy on sterile technique for dressing changes.
On 9/21/17 the facility Administrator (Administration A) was informed of the findings. No further information was received.
2. For Resident #16, the facility staff failed to document the administration of two medications during August 2017. The Director of Nursing (Administration B) stated that the facility utilizes [NAME] as a nursing standard reference.
Resident #16 was an [AGE] year old who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #16's diagnoses included Cerebrovascular Disease, Gout, and Constipation, unspecified.
The Minimum Data Set, which was a Quarterly Assessment with an Assessment Reference Date of 7/3/17, coded Resident #16 as having a Brief interview of Mental Status Score of 13, indication that he was independent in decision making ability. He was also coded as requiring the extensive physical assistance of two staff persons for transfers, having the functional limitation of both legs, and requiring a wheelchair for mobility.
On 9/20/17 a review was conducted of Resident #16's clinical record, revealing the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for August 2017. The following medications were not documented as having been administered per signed physician's order:
Allopurinol Tablet 300 MG by mouth once daily for Gout. 8/29/17, and 8/30/17 at 9:00 P.M.
Docusate Sodium Tablet 100 MG by mouth once daily for Constipation 8/29/17, and 8/30/17 at 4:00 P.M.
On 9/20/17 at approximately 9:50 A.M. an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON-Administration B). She stated that facility staff should document the administration after it is administered.
Resident #16's Care Plan read, 4/28/17. Gastrointestinal distress. At risk for constipation. Administer medications as ordered.
On 9/19/17 a review was conducted of facility documentation, revealing a Medication Administration policy dated 4/20/17. It read, Medication will be administered as prescribed. If medication is not given, indicate on MAR reason it was withheld and physician notified (if applicable).
Guidance is given from [NAME] Solutions, Safe Medication Administration Practices, General 10/02/2015. Document all medications administered in the patient's MAR or EMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record). If a medication wasn't administered, document the reason why, any interventions taken, practitioner notification, and the patient's response to interventions.
On 9/20/17 at approximately 4:45 P.M. the facility Administrator was informed of the findings. No further information was received.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0425
(Tag F0425)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to identify and report medication i...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to identify and report medication irregularity for one (Resident #14) of 23 residents in the survey sample
The pharmacy did not identify and report to the facility staff that Resident #14 received two different doses of the medication Depakote (ordered for the treatment of depression) from 2/22/17 through 9/21/17. When the physician was notified on 9/21/17 that the original order for Depakote 125 mg (milligrams) had not discontinued at the time 250 mg was ordered, the physician discontinued the 125 mg order.
The findings included:
Resident #14 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the diagnoses of, but not limited to, dementia, depression, and anxiety.
The most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) was a quarterly assessment with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 6/28/17. The MDS coded Resident #14 with moderately impaired cognition; required extensive assistance from staff for transfers, dressing, toileting, and hygiene.
On 9/20/17 at 1 p.m. Resident #14 was observed sitting in a wheelchair in her room. She was alert and conversational. Resident #14 stated lunch was great and stated her sister will be coming in for church services that day. Resident #14 did not display and negative behaviors or symptoms of depression.
On 9/20/17 at 2:30 p.m. Resident #14's clinical record was reviewed. The review revealed physician's orders which included:
1/9/17 Depakote Sprinkles Capsule Delayed Release 125 mg Give 1 capsule by mouth two times a day related to Major Depressive Disorder and
2/22/17 DepakoteTablet Delayed Release 250 mg Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day related to Major Depressive Disorder.
Both the 125 mg and 250 mg orders were listed and signed as administered on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) twice daily from 2/22/17 until 9/21/17.
On 9/20/17 at 4 p.m. the Administrator and Director of Nursing were informed of the Depakote orders. The pharmacy review sheet and physician notes were requested.
On 9/21/17 at 9:30 a.m. the Depakote orders on the MAR were reviewed with the nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN-B) who administered the medications to Resident #14 that morning with the Registered Nurse Unit Manager (RN-B) present. LPN-B showed surveyor the opened and empty medication package which revealed Resident #14 received both the 125 mg and 250 mg of Depakote. It was discussed with LPN-B and RN-B that when the medication was increased to 250 mg that the 150 mg was not discontinued. Clarification whether the physician wanted both orders or not was requested.
On 9/21/17 at 11:00 a.m., RN-B stated she called the doctor and he discontinued the 125 mg of Depakote. When asked what should have been done, RN-B stated nursing and pharmacy should have clarified it.
Facility policy titled Medication Administration with a reviewed date of 4/20/17 included:
.II. Safety Precautions:
a. Observed the five rights for administration
i. the right resident
ii. the right time
iii. the right medicine
iv. the right dose
v. the right method of administration .
.III. Basic Safety in Administration
a. Medication
i. Read labels multiple times comparing to MAR
1. Review original physician order if discrepancy
a. Do not provide if discrepancies continue .
Physician notes that were reviewed did not have documented evidence that Resident #14 was to receive both 125 mg and 250 mg of Depakote. A Valproic Acid level (a blood test to monitor the levels of Depakote circulating in the blood) laboratory result dated 7/11/17 was observed in the record which was within normal range. Physician orders included a Valproic Acid level every 6 months.
Review of the pharmacy Medication Regimen Review Summary and Pharmacy Review progress notes from 2/23/17 through 9/12/17 did not have any medication irregularities documented.
Pharmacy note dated 1/24/17 included:
.Depakote 125 mg BID . (BID=twice a day) and,
Pharmacy note dated 2/23/17 included:
.Behavior noted
Depakote 250 mg BID (increased) .
Pharmacy note dated 3/21/17 and 4/24/17 included:
.This patient with no recommendations or irregularities noted at this time .
The most recent Pharmacy review dated 9/12/17 included lab Notes but no recommendations or irregularities listed.
On 9/21/17 at 1:05 p.m. the Administrator and Director of Nursing were informed of the failure of the pharmacy reviews to identify and report the medication irregularity. No further information was provided by the facility staff.