CRITICAL
(J)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility did not ensure 1 of 1 resident (R87) with a significant change in condition h...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility did not ensure 1 of 1 resident (R87) with a significant change in condition had a comprehensive assessment performed.
On [DATE] at approximately 5:30 a.m., R87's husband asked RN (Registered Nurse) T for assistance because R87 was not feeling well. RN T did not perform a comprehensive assessment into the change in condition. On [DATE] at approximately 6:00 a.m., R87 became unresponsive, 911 was called, and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) was initiated. On [DATE], R87 was transferred and admitted into the hospital with a diagnosis of cardiac arrest. R87 subsequently passed away while in the hospital on [DATE].
The facility's failure to perform a comprehensive assessment into a change in condition created a finding of immediate jeopardy that began on [DATE]. Surveyor notified NHA (Nursing Home Administrator) A of the immediate jeopardy on [DATE] at 12:30 p.m.
The immediate jeopardy was removed on [DATE]. The deficient practice continues at a scope/severity of D (potential for harm/ isolated) as the facility continues to implement its action plan.
Findings include:
R87 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of internal prosthetic of right shoulder, type 2 diabetes, CHF (congestive heart failure,) and anxiety.
The medical record indicates R87 had moderate cognitive impairment and R87's husband was the APOAHC (Activated Power of Attorney for Health Care.)
The nurses note dated [DATE] at 5:42 a.m. documents Resident has been awake all shift calling several family members including her husband. Husband came in this morning around 5:30 am yelling at CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) because resident is having what he has called anxiety attacks and was requesting anxiety medication for his wife. Writer went and spoke with husband in regard to resident and informed him that at this time there is nothing I can administer to resident. Writer also informed husband that we would request something during office hours of the dr. Husband then stated that wife was taking something at home for anxiety and didn't understand why writer couldn't just give her something because she is in distress. Writer assessed resident and saw no signs of distress. Resident was laying in bed not speaking. Writer again informed husband that I would pass it along in morning report to request something to assist resident with her anxiety. Husband then stated resident has more anxiety pills at home and he himself will bring them in and administer them to wife. Writer advised husband that he can bring in the medication but he could NOT administer the medication to the resident and the facility still needs to have an order to administer the medication. Husband then stated that he will bring it in and administer the medication and what you don't know won't hurt you. Writer informed husband that will be documented.
The nurses note dated [DATE] at 8:08 a.m. indicates, Writer walked onto the rehab floor at 0600 (6:00 am) and was called down the hall by NOC (night) nurse to call 911 for a resident who did not have a pulse and was not breathing, writer called 911, and they (911) informed me that they had received a call for room [ROOM NUMBER], it was later clarified that the husband had made the call (to 911) from the room, RN confirmed resident's code status, writer hung up with 911 and took crash cart to the room. Chest compressions were in progress by RN when writer entered with crash cart, writer turned on AED and placed pads on patient, Another RN assisted with giving rescue breaths via ambu bag, no shock was advised for patient and AED (automated external defibrillator) gave instructions to continue CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation), writer took over compressions until EMS arrived, EMS worked on resident in room for approximately another 10 minutes and transported resident to the hospital, directions were given to resident's spouse via EMS.
The next nurses note dated [DATE] at 8:32 a.m. indicates, Writer was with resident at about 5:30am resident was alert, talking, moving, and watching TV. Writer was called back to room at 5:54am because husband called facility from room to have wife checked. Writer went back to room to check residents vital signs and assess resident. At that time writer applied blood pressure cuff and obtained glucometer. Writer noticed resident wasn't breathing and was unable to obtain a pulse. Writer began CPR. Writer called out for assistance. Other nurses came to assist. The other nurses took over so that I could print transfer documents, then EMS arrived and took over care. EMS then transferred resident to (name of hospital) ER.
The nurses note dated [DATE] 11:33 am states, called ER for update, Resident admitted into ICU (Intensive Care Unit).
The nursed note dated [DATE] 15:30 (3:30pm states, spoke to hospital ICU, admitting DX (diagnosis) cardiac arrest.
The nurses note dated [DATE] 10:33 am states, reported to facility that resident passed away at the hospital.
The hospital record dated [DATE] indicated R87 had a cardiac arrest and was intubated. The documentation indicated R87 may have anoxic brain injury and there was discussion with the family regarding aggressive life support. R87 was taken off life support on [DATE].
On [DATE] at 3:00 p.m., Surveyor asked NHA (nursing home administrator) A if there was an investigation into R87's unresponsive episode on [DATE]? NHA A stated she was not working at the facility during this time but would look for any information.
On [DATE] at 9:30 am, NHA A gave Surveyor a statement from RN T. NHA A stated she had no other information for Surveyor other than RN T's statement. Additionally NHA A informed Surveyor RN T no longer works at the facility.
On [DATE], Surveyor reviewed a statement dated [DATE], written by RN T, which indicates At about 5:30 a.m. I was called to Rehab for resident in (R87) husband. Her husband came in because resident was having what he called an anxiety attack. He said resident had been calling him all night. I spoke with husband in regards to resident not having anything for anxiety available for me to give and that we will be requesting something when the Drs office opens. Her husband informed me that she normally takes something at home and give them to her himself and what we don't know wont hurt us (conversation documented in progress note). I talked with resident's husband until roughly 5:40 a.m. While I was in the room speaking with the husband the resident was alert, talking, moving and breathing. She did not appear to be in any kind of distress or having any complications at that time. After this conversation I returned to [NAME] unit to complete my work on that hall. At 5:54 a.m. I received a call from the North hall CNA that the husband had called the facility from (R87 room) stating someone needed to come check his wife's vital signs because she didn't look good and if we didn't hurry up he was calling 911. At that time I went to rehab obtained the vital sign cart and proceeded to the room. As I approached the room I overheard the husband on the phone with 911. I approached the resident to start assessing her and her vital signs. At that time I noticed the resident was limp and wasn't responding. I attempted to call for help from my cell phone to the facility but didn't get an answer and attempted to overhead page from the room but was unsuccessful. I ran up the hall to get the code status, glucose machine and to overhead page for help. I returned to the room and resident and couldn't feel a pulse and resident wasn't breathing. I paused to look in the hall for help. I saw a day shift nurse who I called out for help. The day shift nurse from rehab and north came in the room to help. We continued with CPR and attached the AED to resident. Shortly after EMS arrived and took over. I called the on call manager to inform her of what happened.
On [DATE] at 11:44 a.m., Surveyor interviewed R87's husband. R87's husband stated on [DATE], R87 called him around 4:00 a.m. and told him she doesn't feel good and he needed to come to the facility. R87's husband stated he told R87 to put her call light on and he would call the facility to get R87 assistance. R87's husband stated he hung up with R87 then called the facility and spoke to whoever picked up the phone and reported R87 needed assistance because she didn't feel well. R87's husband stated after a few minutes R87 called him again and stated no one showed up and she still doesn't feel well. R87's husband stated he told R87 that he was going to come in. R87's husband stated he called the facility before leaving his house and no one picked up the phone, it just rang and rang. R87's husband stated between leaving his house and getting to the facility, R87 called him at least ten times. R87's husband stated when he arrived at R87's room he found R87 gasping for breath and looking gray. R87's husband stated R87's call light was on. R87's husband stated he didn't see anyone in the hallway so he called the nurses station and asked for someone to come to R87's room.
R87's husband stated a nurse did eventually showed up and he stated he thought R87 was having an anxiety attack and needed assistance. R87's husband stated he did have a conversation with RN T regarding him bringing in R87's medications from home. Surveyor asked R87's husband if RN T performed an assessment on R87, such as listening to her heart, obtaining vital signs, or touching her at any point. R87's husband stated RN T did not perform an assessment. R87's husband stated RN T came in and talked with him then looked at R87 and walked out. R87's husband stated R87 continued to not feel well so he called again to the nurses' desk asking for assistance. R87's husband stated after a few minutes, when they didn't show up to R87's room, he called 911. R87's husband stated after he called 911, RN T showed up and looked at R87 and went out and came back with a crash cart. Surveyor asked R87's husband at any point did R87 stop breathing? R87's husband stated he seems to remember R87 struggling to breath until the paramedics arrived. Surveyor asked R87's husband if RN T performed CPR on R87? R87's husband stated the paramedics arrived right when RN T was going to perform CPR.
On [DATE] at 3:00 p.m., Surveyor discussed with NHA A the concern there is no comprehensive assessment of R87's change in condition. In addition, Surveyor shared concerns regarding lack of staff response to R87's husband's telephone call to the facility reporting R87 not feeling well, the facility not answering the phone after R87's husband tried calling the facility back several times prior to arriving at the facility, and the lack of timely response to R87's call light. Surveyor explained the concern R87's husband's view of the incident from [DATE] is different than RN T's statement. Surveyor explained the concern R87 had a change in condition that required CPR and there is no investigation into the incident.
On [DATE], NHA A stated LPN P worked the north/south unit on [DATE] on NOC shift and still works at the facility. NHA A stated she talked with LPN P and wrote up a statement.
LPN P's statement dated [DATE] indicates LPN P was working north/south unit on [DATE]. LPN P indicates she remembers R87's husband calling (unknown time) and stated he was trying to reach the rehab nurse because his wife was anxious and had her call light on. LPN P indicates she then went to rehab and found RN T and told her what R87's husband said. RN T told LPN P that RN T had been in and out of R87's room all night and that as soon as they leave the room R87 puts the call light on again. LPN P then states around 6:00 a.m. she heard a page that stated, all nurses to rehab. LPN P stated she went to rehab unit and saw RN T coming out of R87's room yelling call 911 because this lady is coding. LPN P stated she got the crash cart, a med tech (unknown name) called 911, and RN T initiated CPR until paramedics arrived and took over.
Surveyor explained to NHA A the concern R87 was experiencing a change in condition and RN T did not perform a comprehensive assessment which then R87 became unresponsive and needing CPR. Surveyor also explained the nurses notes and RN T's statement along with LPN P's statement do not coordinate with each other.
The facility's failure to perform a comprehensive assessment when R87 was experiencing a change in condition created a finding of immediate jeopardy. The facility removed the immediate jeopardy on [DATE], when the facility completed the following:
- Nursing staff will receive re-education on detecting change in condition and conducting proper nursing assessments in the event of identifying a change of condition.
- Nursing staff will receive re-education on physician notification policy.
- Staff will receive re-education on call lights and responding to grievances (family concerns.)
- Staff will receive re-education on resident adjustment post new admission including education on responding to reports of anxiety.
- Education for licensed nurses will be done in person by NHA, DON (Director of Nursing,) or nurse managers.
Education began on [DATE] with licensed nurses on the schedule. Education will continue and be provided prior to the start of next shift for those not in attendance on [DATE].
Education for staff began on [DATE] and was done by NHA, DON/nurse manager, or HR. Education will continue and will be provided prior to the start of the next shift for those not in attendance on [DATE].
- The Facility reviewed the policy and procedure on [DATE] for physician notification including the definition of a change of condition and timing of notification in conjunction with current standards of practice.
- The Facility reviewed the policy on call lights.
- The Facility reviewed the grievance policy (family concerns)
- The Facility reviewed the policy for caring partners which outlines a process to address resident adjustment post admission and includes addressing mental health needs.
- The Medical director has reviewed and provide input regarding the above policies.
- Nursing managers / DON will conduct audits during morning clinical review to identify potential change of condition and ensure that an assessment has been completed, physician/family notified as needed and care plan updated as indicated.
- Results of audits will be reviewed at QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) meeting for further recommendations.
CRITICAL
(J)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY**
2. R68 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of congestive heart failure, diabetes, dementia with behavioral di...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY**
2. R68 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of congestive heart failure, diabetes, dementia with behavioral disturbance, depression, and anxiety. R68's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] coded R68's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score was 14 indicting R68 was cognitively intact. R68 was independent for transfers and used a wheelchair for mobility throughout the facility. R68 was not coded as wandering or having behaviors.
On 3/7/2021 at 4:23 PM in the progress notes, nursing charted R68 went outside with the smoking residents and tried to open the gate. A wanderguard was placed on R68 at that time.
On 3/8/2021, R68's Elopement Risk Care Plan was initiated with the following interventions:
-Apply wander guard; monitor function and placement.
-Distract resident from wandering by offering pleasant diversions, structured activities, food, conversation, television, and books.
-Monitor exit seeking behavior.
On 10/20/2021, R68's Elopement Risk Care Plan was revised with the intervention: R68 refused wander guard placement; now placed on the wheelchair to ensure patient safety while transferring in the wheelchair.
On 3/8/2021, on the Treatment Administration Record (TAR,) an order was initiated to check the wander guard placement, location, and function daily with the wander guard being on the back bar on the left of the wheelchair.
On 3/22/2021 at 2:24 PM, in the progress notes, nursing charted R68 eloped out of the west door that afternoon stating the door said to hold for 15 seconds and it will open. The wander guard was in place. R68 was redirected and will continue to be monitored.
No further elopement attempts were documented.
On 4/10/2022 at 7:31 PM, in the progress notes, nursing charted R68 received a shower that evening, and the wander guard was noted to be missing. A new wander guard was requested.
On 4/11/2022 at 3:55 AM, in the progress notes, nursing charted the wander guard was unable to be located. The wander guard was last seen on 4/10/2022 to the left side of the wheelchair. R68 was sleeping.
On 4/11/2022, an Elopement Risk Evaluation was completed and determined R68 was not at risk for elopement with a score of 1. (A score of 4 or more requires action unless resident is not ambulatory.)
On 4/11/2022 at 11:21 AM in the progress notes, nursing charted R68 was re-evaluated and determined to not be at risk for elopement due to increased awareness. The Elopement Risk Care Plan was resolved.
On 4/11/2022, R68's Elopement Risk Care Plan was resolved and the orders on the TAR regarding the wander guard were discontinued.
On 7/11/2022, an Elopement Risk Evaluation was completed and determined R68 was not at risk for elopement with a score of 1.
On 7/16/2022 at 9:13 PM in the progress notes, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-L charted R68 used the code to go out the door to the parking lot while LPN-L was on the phone. LPN-L and a Certified Nursing Assistant went to bring R68 back inside and R68 was swearing all the way into the building. A wander guard was replaced on R68 and R68 was continued to be monitored.
On 7/16/2022 at 9:59 PM in the progress notes, nursing charted the wander guard was placed on R68's wheelchair due to R68 resisting when attempting to put the wander guard on the ankle.
Surveyor did not find any documentation that the physician or emergency contact was notified of the elopement and the Elopement Risk Care Plan was not reinstated.
On 7/16/2022 on the TAR, orders were initiated to check the wander guard every shift.
On 8/14/2022 on the TAR, the order to check the wander guard was discontinued.
On 8/23/2022 at 6:51 PM in the progress notes, LPN-L charted R68 went to the reception area, pushed through the door, and went across the street. LPN-N from rehab heard the overhead page from reception calling for a CNA first and then the receptionist called a manager STAT, so LPN-N went down to reception where the receptionist told LPN-N R68 went through the doors. LPN-N went out to find R68 and found him two blocks down the street. When R68 was returned, R68 was screaming that R68 was going to get out of the facility again. LPN-L charted R68 will continue to be monitored every 15 minutes. LPN-L charted Nursing Home Administrator and the Director of Nursing were called. LPN-L charted R68 had a wander guard on the wheelchair.
Surveyor did not find any documentation that the physician or emergency contact were notified of the 8/23/22 elopement and the Elopement Risk Care Plan was not reinstated. No orders were in the TAR to check the wander guard for placement and function.
On 8/24/2022 at 4:33 AM in the progress notes, nursing charted R68 was sleeping and continued to be on 15-minute checks.
On 9/6/2022 at 6:46 PM in the progress notes, nursing charted the staff heard the door alarm going off on the [NAME] Unit; R68 was found wheeling self in the parking lot. When asked where R68 was going, R68 stated R68 was getting a tire for R68's bike. Staff redirected R68 back into the building without any complications.
Surveyor did not find any documentation that the physician or emergency contact were notified of the elopement and the Elopement Risk Care Plan was not reinstated. No orders were in the TAR to check the wander guard for placement and function.
On 9/30/2022, an Elopement Risk Evaluation was completed and determined R68 was at risk for elopement with a score of 5. (A score of 4 or more requires action unless resident is not ambulatory.)
On 10/6/2022, R68's Elopement Risk Care Plan was reinitiated with the following interventions:
-Monitor function of wander guard; place in rear pocket of the wheelchair due to R68 refusing to wear.
-R68 will sign out prior to leaving building per policy due to BIMS revealing cognitively intact and own designated decision maker.
On 10/11/2022 on the TAR, orders were initiated to check the wander guard placement (wheelchair rear pocket,) location, and function every shift.
On 10/14/2022, the Elopement Risk Care Plan was resolved and the order to check the wander guard was discontinued. Surveyor noted no Elopement Risk Assessment was completed to determine if R68 was no longer a risk.
On 1/1/2023, an Elopement Risk Evaluation was completed and determined R68 was at risk for elopement with a score of 5. (A score of 4 or more requires action unless resident is not ambulatory.)
On 1/23/2023 at 9:33 AM, Surveyor observed R68 in the dining area across from the nurses' station. R68 was sitting in a wheelchair with an orange flag about five feet high attached to the back of the wheelchair. R68 was conversing with other residents at the table.
On 1/23/2023, the Elopement Risk Care Plan was reinitiated. No interventions or goals were initiated at that time, just the focus statement.
On 1/24/2023 in the morning, Surveyor requested from Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)-A any documentation of investigations for R68's elopements on 7/16/2022, 8/23/2022, and 9/6/2022.
On 1/24/2023 at 3:24 PM, Surveyor met with NHA-A, Director of Nursing (DON)-B, Registered Nurse (RN) Consultant-C, and Corporate Consultant-D and requested any elopement investigations for R68. NHA-A stated they were unaware of R68 eloping. Surveyor stated R68 had eloped on 7/16/2022, 8/23/2022, and 9/6/2022 per the progress notes. NHA-A stated they would look into it and get back to Surveyor with any information.
On 1/24/2023, the Elopement Risk Care Plan had the following interventions added:
-Identify pattern of wandering: Is wandering purposeful, aimless, or escapist? Is resident looking for something? Does it indicate the need for more exercise? Intervene as appropriate.
-Monitor exit seeking behavior.
-The resident's triggers for wandering/eloping are wanting their personal belongings (motorcycle). The resident's behaviors is de-escalated by calling sister, remind resident motorcycle was sold, redirect by offering resident activity or snacks.
-Wander guard to be kept in the wheelchair pocket due to refusal to wear.
On 1/25/2023 on the TAR, an order to monitor the placement and function of the wander guard every shift was initiated.
In an interview on 1/26/2023 at 3:21 PM, Corporate Consultant-D stated on 8/23/2022, R68 rolled over the receptionist's toe when R68 was trying to leave the building. Corporate Consultant-D stated staff never left eyes off of R68 during that time.
In an interview on 1/26/2023 at 3:53 PM, LPN-I, who does the assessments for the MDS, stated R68's MDS was coming due and LPN-I saw the elopement Care Plan was not in place, so LPN-I called LPN UM-H to verify R68 had a wander guard on. LPN-I stated LPN UM-H told LPN-I that R68 had a wander guard on the left ankle; the wander guard had been on the wheelchair until recently and they put a sticker on it so R68 would accept it. Surveyor asked LPN-I if R68 had always had a wander guard on. LPN-I stated LPN-I did an assessment in 4/2022 and due to increased cognition, the wander guard was removed the Care Plan was resolved. Surveyor asked LPN-I if the wander guard was reinstated after 7/16/2022 when R68 got out of the building. LPN-I stated LPN-I was not sure because LPN-I was not covering R68 at that time. LPN-I stated they did a partial investigation and found out the nurse never took their eyes off of R68; they say R68 left and got R68 back into the building.
LPN-I stated on 8/23/2022, R68 ran over the receptionist's foot to get out of the building; the receptionist called for help and the nurse came right away and ran after R68 to bring R68 back to the facility. LPN-I stated LPN-N was the nurse that ran after R68 at that time. LPN-I stated R68 went out of the rehab door, and LPN-I was not sure if the wander guard alarms with that door or not. LPN-I stated if someone was going out the door, the door would not automatically close if someone with a wander guard went through the door.
LPN-I did not know anything about R68's elopement on 9/6/2022. Surveyor asked LPN-I why R68's Elopement Risk Care Plan was resolved on 10/14/2022? LPN-I stated neither LPN-I nor LPN UM-H resolved the Care Plan and did not know who did, so could not answer the question. LPN-I stated LPN-I reinstated the Elopement Risk Care Plan on 1/23/2023 but did not realize until the next day or so that no goals or interventions were reinstated so LPN-I put the interventions in at some time this week. LPN-I stated because R68 was under quarterly review for MDS, LPN-I noticed the Elopement Risk Care Plan was not in and it should not have been removed. Surveyor asked LPN-I if there is a book or binder showing which residents were at risk for elopement? LPN-I stated there are wander guard books in the staff lounge and maybe at every nurses' station, and one at reception. LPN-I stated it has the resident's name, picture, and face sheet so staff know who to be aware of.
In an interview on 1/30/2023 at 9:18 AM, Surveyor asked NHA-A and Corporate Consultant-D if any investigations were done at the time of the elopements. Corporate Consultant-D stated no, they could not say that there were any investigations and could not recall that happening. Corporate Consultant-D stated staff were interviewed on 1/26/2023 and 1/27/2023 regarding R68's elopements. Those interviews were supplied to Surveyor. Corporate Consultant-D reviewed the staff statements with Surveyor. Corporate Consultant-D stated LPN-L was at the desk talking on the phone on 7/16/2022 when LPN-L heard the alarm go off from the wander guard; LPN-L got R68 from the parking lot. Corporate Consultant-D stated the wander guard alarm worked, notifying staff of R68 leaving the building. Surveyor shared with Corporate Consultant-D that the progress notes for that date indicate R68 punched in the code to get out of the door, so the interview with LPN-L did not match the events as recorded in R68's medical record. Corporate Consultant-D stated Receptionist-J, Admissions Coordinator-M, and LPN-L were interviewed regarding R68's elopement on 8/23/2022. Corporate Consultant-D stated Receptionist-J stated R68 wheeled past Receptionist-J, and R68 ran over Receptionist-J's foot. Corporate Consultant-D stated a code was needed to get in or out of the inner door at that time. Surveyor asked Corporate Consultant-D how R68 got out of the building so quickly if a code was needed to get out? Corporate Consultant-D was not sure. Corporate Consultant-D stated Receptionist-J ran to the phone to page for help; maybe one minute passed from the time of the page until LPN-N got to the reception area. Corporate Consultant-D stated Admissions Coordinator-M heard the exchange between Receptionist-J and R68 but did not get up. Corporate Consultant-D stated they had not been able to get in touch with the nurse involved with the elopement on 9/6/2022 so they do not have any information on that event. Surveyor shared with NHA-A and Corporate Consultant-D the concerns that none of the elopements were investigated at the time of the events to determine the root causes and then implement measures to keep R68 safe. Surveyor shared R68's Elopement Risk Care Plan was resolved on 4/11/2022 and not put back into place until 10/6/2022 and then resolved again on 10/14/2022 with no assessment to determine if R68 was at risk for elopement or not. Surveyor shared the intermittent orders to monitor the location and function of R68's wander guard and the concern there was no documentation the physician or emergency contacts were made aware of R68's elopements. NHA-A stated R68 was their own person so they can come and go as they please and the elopements were acted on immediately. Surveyor shared with NHA-A and Corporate Consultant-D that if R68 was their own person and not at risk for elopement, R68 would not have a wander guard on and would not have been escorted back to the facility.
Surveyor reviewed the staff statements obtained by Corporate Consultant-D.
-Elopement on 7/16/2022: LPN-L stated to Corporate Consultant-D on 1/27/2023 LPN-L was on the phone at the nurses' station and heard the west door alarm sounding. LPN-L placed the call on hold and immediately responded to the door in less than ten seconds. LPN-L saw R68 had exited to the parking lot where LPN-L immediately went and brought R68 back into the building.
-Elopement on 8/23/2022: Receptionist-J stated to Corporate Consultant-D on 1/27/2023 that on 8/23/2022 R68 came zooming by the reception desk attempting to get out of the building at approximately 6:00 PM. Receptionist-J stated Receptionist-J immediately jumped up to stop R68. R68 pushed past Receptionist-J and ran over Receptionist-J's foot in the process. Receptionist-J paged for help and the nurses and CNAs came running. Receptionist-J told them R68 went outside, and they ran outside to catch R68, and they did. Receptionist-J stated the time from trying to stop R68 and the nurses running to get R68 was approximately one minute.
-Elopement on 8/23/2022: Admissions Coordinator-M stated to Corporate Consultant-D on 1/27/2023 that on 8/23/2022 at about 6:00 PM, Admissions Coordinator-M was in their office next to the reception area. Admissions Coordinator-M had their door open halfway and heard the commotion. Admissions Coordinator-M heard Receptionist-J say no to R68 followed by Ow and then heard Receptionist-J yelling for help. Receptionist-J overhead paged for the nurse and staff to help. Admissions Coordinator-M could not see as the door was blocking the view. Admissions Coordinator-M ran out where Receptionist-J was and Receptionist-J stated R68 ran over Receptionist-J's foot when Receptionist-J tried to stop R68, but R68 pushed past Receptionist-J and got out of the building. Admissions Coordinator-M stated LPN-N and two CNAs came quickly and went outside and got R68.
-Elopement on 8/23/2022: LPN-N stated to Corporate Consultant-D on 1/26/2023 that the receptionist overhead paged for the west wing nurse to come to the receptionist at 6:51 PM on 8/23/2022. LPN-N stated LPN-N went to the receptionist and the receptionist stated a resident had left the building. LPN-N stated from the first page to when LPN-N went to the receptionist was one minute. LPN-N yelled to page a CNA and LPN-N ran outside and looked around. LPN-N went to the sidewalk and looked across the street. R68 was in the wheelchair across the street and going forward. LPN-N crossed the street and hollered for R68 to stop. R68 started to roll faster. LPN-N ran and caught up to R68 and brought R68 back to the facility.
In an interview on 1/30/2023 at 11:46 AM, Surveyor asked Receptionist-J if a wander guard would set an alarm off at that door. Receptionist-J stated yes, the alarm would sound. Surveyor asked Receptionist-J to state what happened on 8/23/2022. Receptionist-J stated R68 was going out of the building and ran over Receptionist-J's foot. Receptionist-J stated the alarm sounded and Receptionist-J yelled for help. Surveyor asked if Receptionist-J called on the overhead page to get help? Receptionist-J stated no, staff heard the alarm and Receptionist-J yelled down the hallway for help. Receptionist-J stated a nurse and a couple of CNAs ran to the area and Receptionist-J told them R68 had gotten out, so they ran after R68. Surveyor asked Receptionist-J if there was a binder with residents at risk for elopement? Receptionist-J stated yes and provided the binder. Surveyor noted there were eight residents in the binder including R68. Receptionist-J stated the Activities Director updates the binder but was not sure how often.
Surveyor noted the written statement provided by Corporate Coordinator-D of the interview with Receptionist-J and the in-person interview with Receptionist-J did not have the same facts and differed from the progress notes in R68's medical record of the events of 8/23/2022. No investigations of the elopements were completed on 7/16/2022, 8/23/2022, and 9/6/2022 and therefore no root cause analyses were completed to determine appropriate interventions to keep R68 safe. The elopement on 8/23/2022 had R68 crossing the street the facility is located on; the street is a four-lane divided road with a large, elevated median including turn lanes with extensive traffic. R68 went across the parking lot, across this heavily trafficked road and down two blocks in a wheelchair before being reached by facility staff. No Elopement Risk Care Plan was in place at the time of the elopements and no Care Plan was initiated after the elopements. The Elopement Risk Care Plan was initiated on 1/23/2023 after the survey team had entered the building for the recertification survey. No further information was provided to Surveyor.
The facility's failure to not evaluate and analyze residents' falls and elopement attempts to determine a root cause analysis, the failure to implement resident centered care plan interventions to reduce future risk of falls and elopements, the failure to monitor interventions for effectiveness and modify interventions to provide additional supervision to mitigate the risk of another accident occurring, and the failure to provide the supervision necessary to prevent falls and elopement for both R29 and R68 created a finding of immediate jeopardy that began on 8/17/22.
The facility removed the immediate jeopardy on 1/31/23, when it had completed the following:
- Licensed nurses received re-education on completing a thorough risk management entry following a fall or exit seeking event that could result in an elopement. Entries may include witnessed statements, contributing factors and post-fall investigation.
Education was done in person by NHA, DON, or nurse managers with an interactive problem solving exercise. Education began on 1/31/23 with licensed nurses on the schedule. Education will continue and be provided prior to the start of next shift for those not in attendance on 1/31/23.
- Staff was re-educated on policy and procedure for falls and elopements/potential elopements.
- The IDT has been re-educated on conducting a comprehensive assessment and root cause analysis following a fall or an event/behavior pattern that indicates a resident might be at risk for elopement. The root cause analysis is also the process by which the IDT will determine specific level of supervision that would be required to maintain resident safety. Any determined interventions are care planned.
IDT education is being provided by Corporate consultant team in person with interactive group problem solving session.
IDT has been re-educated on updating care plans utilizing information gathered through the root cause analysis process as well as ensuring physician has been notified when applicable. IDT education was provided by Corporate consultant team in person with interactive group problem solving session.
- The Fall policy and procedure was reviewed and revised to reflect current facility practice which includes a root cause analysis process for updating the care plan to reflect individual resident needs including level of supervision. The IDT will be responsible to ensure the level of supervision is care planned and revised as necessary based on resident assessment.
- Elopement policy and procedure was reviewed and revised to reflect current facility practice that includes an assessment process to develop care plans that are resident centered. This policy reflects the need to update the physician in the event a resident is determined to be at risk for elopement or has actually eloped. The IDT will be responsible to ensure the level of supervision is care planned and revised as necessary based on resident assessment. Elopement policy will reflect the need to change the door alarm code in the event a resident becomes aware of the code. Elopement and Fall policy were reviewed with opportunity for input by the medical director on 1/31/2023.
- All falls will be audited during clinical IDT meeting to include a root cause analysis and IDT summary of facility actions.
- Behaviors that could indicate risk for elopement will be reviewed during clinical IDT to include a root cause analysis and care plan updates as identified.
- Door alarms will be audited daily for proper functioning x 4 weeks then weekly ongoing.
Wanderguard bracelets will be audited daily for function.
- Results of fall and elopement investigations will be reviewed during QAPI to identify patterns or trends.
The deficient practice continues at a scope/severity of D potential for harm/isolated based on the following example:
3. R72 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, anxiety, depression, and a right below the knee amputation. R72's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] indicated R72 was cognitively intact with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 and coded R72 needing extensive assist with bed mobility and totally dependent for toileting and was always incontinent of bowel and bladder.
R72 had multiple falls when admitted to the facility due to the newly right below the knee amputation. R72 had poor balance and was forgetful to the fact that there was not a right leg to stand on. Each fall was not comprehensively assessed, and the Falls Care Plan was not revised with an appropriate intervention to prevent future falls in similar circumstances.
R72's At Risk for Falls Care Plan was initiated on 1/31/2022 and the following interventions were in place on 8/29/2022:
-Be sure resident's call light is within reach and encourage the resident to use it for assistance as needed.
-Educate the resident/family/caregivers about safety reminders and what to do if a fall occurs.
-Ensure that the resident is wearing appropriate footwear.
-Physical Therapy evaluate and treat as ordered or as needed.
-Resident needs re-education on safety and asking for staff assistance and using reacher related to impulsive behaviors.
-Resident to be provided a reacher and longer charger with staff assistance to encourage phone, pen pouch, and paper along with water at bedside table within reach.
-Resident to have a night light in room to improve visual function in the evening.
-Resident to have a psych consult related to increased behaviors.
-Resident to have all commonly used items within reach, i.e., reacher, remote, phone, etc. to increase patient safety and independence.
-Resident to have Dycem placed in wheelchair to increase safety while in the wheelchair.
-Resident to have medication review related to increased falls with attention seeking behaviors.
-Resident to have scoop mattress to increase safety while in bed related to rolling out of bed.
-Review information on past falls and attempt to determine cause of falls; record possible root causes, alter/remove any potential causes if possible; educate resident/family/caregivers/interdisciplinary team as to causes.
-The resident needs a safe environment with the bed in low position at night.
R72's Activities of Daily Living Care Plan was initiated on 1/31/2022 and had the following interventions in place on 8/29/2022:
-Bed Mobility: the resident requires limited assist by one staff to turn and reposition in bed every shift and as necessary; two-person extensive assist to boost.
-Toilet Use: The resident requires moderate to extensive assist by one staff for toileting.
Fall #1: On 8/29/2022 at 4:04 PM in the progress notes, nursing charted R72 fell out of bed when R72 was being rolled to be changed. R72 stated they were rolled too far and fell over the side of the bed.
On 8/29/2022 at 4:14 PM in the progress notes, nursing charted R72 had a witnessed fall. R72 was being changed and rolled to the right side and R72 continued to roll off the bed. R72 caught themselves between the bed and the nightstand and was eased to the floor. R72 complained of pain 3 out of 10 to bilateral knees but the pain subsided once back in bed. The Nurse Practitioner and emergency contact was notified.
R72's At Risk for Falls Care Plan was revised on 8/29/2022 with the following interventions:
-Resident to have bilateral bed rails to increase safety and independence with bed mobility.
-Staff re-education on proper bed mobility and safety with transfers.
On 8/30/2022 at 9:16 AM, the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) met to review the fall. R72 was rolled too far when the brief was being changed and rolled off the bed, catching themselves on the nightstand and staff assisted R72 to the floor. R72 had a single left side partial bedrail in place. The IDT determined the intervention of a right side bedrail to assist with bed mobility and education of staff to ask for additional staff if resident is not assisting would be added to the care plan.
R72's Activities of Daily Living Care Plan was revised on 8/30/2022 with the following intervention: Side Rails: Bilateral half rails up as per doctor's order for safety during care provision to assist with bed mobility; observe for injury or entrapment related to side rail use; reposition every shift and as necessary to avoid injury.
R72's Activities of Daily Living Care Plan was revised on 9/1/2022 with the following intervention: Toilet Use: the resident requires extensive to dependent assist by one staff for toileting.
Fall #2: On 9/10/2022 at 3:44 PM in the progress notes, nursing charted R72 rolled to the floor and complained of pain to the head. 911 was called and R72 was transferred to the hospital.
On 9/10/2022 at 10:10 PM in the progress notes, nursing charted when the nurse was walking down the hall, R72 was not in bed. The nurse entered the room and found R72 in a prone position. R72 denied hitting the head but said the foot was hurting. R72 was given Tylenol and vital signs were within normal range. The nurse assisted R72 back into bed per care plan. The nurse again asked R72 if R72 had any pain. R72 replied that the middle of the head was hurting. R72 sounded confused with the replies and the nurse sent R72 to the hospital for evaluation. R72 was admitted to the hospital for medical reasons not associated with the fall. The physician and emergency contact were made aware.
Surveyor did not find any IDT notes of the review of the fall. The At Risk for Falls Care Plan was not revised.
Fall #3: On 10/29/2022 at 10:09 AM in the progress notes, nursing charted R72 was found lying on the floor in R72's room on the left side. R72 was slightly confused per usual. R72 was responding, speaking well, and pupils and hand grasps were equal.
Surveyor did not find any IDT notes of the review of the fall. The At Risk for Falls Care Plan was not revised.
On 1/23/2023 at 9:52 AM, Surveyor observed R72 sleeping in bed. The bed had a scoop mattress and bilateral partial siderails in place.
On 1/23/2023 at 12:13 PM, Surveyor asked R72 if R72 had any falls while at the facility. R72 could not recall ever falling at the facility.
In an interview on 1/26/2023 at 8:58 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-H stated when a resident has a fall, a fall packet is completed by the nurse on the floor. LPN-H stated the nurse tells the IDT what they saw and if the resident cannot tell them what happened, the nurse summarizes what they see. LPN-H stated in the morning meeting with the clinical managers, the falls are reviewed, and they investigate a little more to come up with the Care Plan interventions to prevent future falls. LPN-H stated MDS nurses are a part of the meeting, and they update the Care Plan after the meeting. Surveyor asked LPN-H if staff statements are obtained, such as when the last time the resident was toileted or what the resident was doing the last time they were seen. LPN-H stated LPN-H had not seen staff statements in a long time. LPN-H stated they used to be part of the packet, but now the packet is down to one sheet. LPN-H stated the resident is interviewed the next day if they are interviewable to find out what happened.
In an interview on 1/26/2023 at 4:08 PM, Surveyor reviewed R72's falls with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-I. LPN-I was the Unit Manager prior to their current position in MDS. Surveyor asked LPN-I how R72 fell out of bed on 8/29/2022. LPN-I stated the CNA probably used too much force when rolling R72 to change the brief. LPN-I stated R72 was on an air mattress and sometimes it does not take much to roll off an air mattress. Surveyor shared with LPN-I that R72 did not have an air mattress at that time; the air mattress was put on the bed on 9/9/2022. LPN-I stated R72 should have been rolled toward the CNA and not away. Surveyor shared with LPN-I that no IDT notes or Care Plan revisions were found after R72's falls on 9/10/2022 or 10/29/2022. LPN-I recalled R72 refusing to have the bed on the rehab unit moved to the long-term care unit and the rehab bed had a scoop mattress. LPN-I did not know when the scoop mattress was replaced on R72's bed, but Surveyor had observed a scoop mattress on R72's bed. LPN-I stated LPN-I was on vacation on 10/29/2022 so another unit manager would have covered any of the falls at that time so could not speak as to why there were no IDT notes or Care Plan revisions. LPN-I stated either the Director of Nursing (DON) or the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) run the IDT meetings and the MDS nurse would revise the Care Plan after the meeting.
In an interview on 1/30/2023 at 1:17 PM, Surveyor reviewed with DON-B and Registered Nurse (RN) Consultant-C R72's falls on 8/29/2022, 9/10/2022, and 10/29/2022. DON-B stated R72 was on an air mattress on 8/29/2022 when the CNA rolled R72 off the bed. Surveyor shared the air mattress was not added to the Care Plan until 9/9/2022. Surveyor shared one of the interventions to prevent future falls after the fall on 8/29/2022 was to educate staff on how to turn residents when providing cares. No education documentation was provided. RN Consultant-C stated a CNA sometimes has to roll the resident away from them to get the resident clean. Surveyor shared with RN Consultant-C that R72's Care Plan stated R72 was a two person assist if needed. DON-B and RN Consultant-C did not have any explanation as to why there were no IDT meetin
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Someone could have died · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility did not ensure staff provided basic life support to 1 (R37) of 1 Residents wh...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility did not ensure staff provided basic life support to 1 (R37) of 1 Residents who required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR.) The facility currently has 50 out of 92 residents who desire CPR (Full Code.)
The failure of staff to immediately call a code for R37 on the overhead page system, failure to call 911, the failure to not start CPR immediately, the failure to bring the crash cart & AED (Automated External Defibrillator) into R37's room during the code, and RN-NN instructing LPN-MM to stop CPR created a finding of immediate jeopardy that began on [DATE].
Administrator-A, DON (Director of Nursing)-B, Corporate Consultant-C, & Regional Clinical of Operations-D were notified of the immediate jeopardy on [DATE] at 12:18 p.m.
The immediate jeopardy was removed on [DATE]. The deficient practice continues at a scope/severity of E (potential for more than minimal harm/pattern) as the facility continues to implement and monitor their action plan.
Findings include:
The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation-CPR policy & procedure with an effective date of [DATE] documents under guidelines: This facility will provide basic life support including CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, when a resident requires such emergency care, prior to the arrival of emergency medical services, subject to physician order and resident choice indicated in the resident's advanced directives.
Under CPR Procedure it is documented:
1. Employee to verify safety of the scene/environment.
2. Check for resident response. Tap or shake shoulder of resident asking, Are you okay?
3. Simultaneously assess the resident for breathing and pulse for 10 seconds.
If necessary, open the airway: Head-tilt/chin-lift technique. If a head, neck, or spinal injury is suspected, utilize the modified jaw-thrust maneuver.
4. Shout for nearby help or pull the call light for assistance. Activate emergency response System by announcing overhead, 3 times CODE BLUE and LOCATION.
5. Staff immediately instructed to retrieve emergency cart/equipment. If collapse was witnessed and staff member alone, leave resident to activate the emergency response system and retrieve emergency cart (unless another staff member is able to retrieve device) before beginning CPR.
5. Identify code status/advance directive preferences. If the resident has a valid advance directive, indicating Do Not Resuscitate, DO NOT PERFORM CPR:
ILLINOIS - a POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Form that indicates that resuscitation is not desired.)
WISCONSIN - a POST (Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment form that indicates that resuscitation is not desired).
6. If a DNR order/Advanced Directive does NOT exist or if Advance Directive does not indicate DO Not Resuscitate, begin resuscitation efforts.
7. If Resident does not exhibit normal breathing and has a pulse, begin rescue breathing.
1 breath every 5-6 seconds (10-12 per minute) using face mask or Resuscitator Bag. If resident is presenting with agnal breaths, continue as if resident is not breathing.
8. Check pulse approximately every 2 minutes.
9. If no pulse, begin CPR. Place backboard under resident in bed or assist resident to a firm, flat surface if possible. Compress chest compressions at a rate of 100-200 per minute (place 2 hands on the lower half of the sternum). Compress to a depth of at least 2 (inches). Ensure full recoil following each compression. Minimize any pauses in compressions. Ventilate 2 breaths after 30 compressions, each breath to be delivered over 1 second, causing chest to rise (30:2 Ration for both 1 or 2 rescuers). Use face mask or resuscitator bag.
10. Continue resuscitation efforts until one of the following occurs:
Resident presents with effective, spontaneous circulation. Care is transferred to emergency responders to provide advanced life support. The rescuer is not able to continue due to exhaustion, dangerous environmental hazards or efforts to resuscitate places others in danger. Reliable and valid criteria that indicates irreversible death are met, criteria of obvious death are identified or criteria for termination of resuscitation is met.
11. Turn CPR over to emergency personnel upon arrival and prepared to take over.
The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Policy dated [DATE] documents Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to provide information regarding the use of the AED. The use of the AED: The AED is to be applied to a victim if indicated, during a code blue response.
R37 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominate side, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,) panlobular emphysema, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, depression, aphasia, and anxiety disorder. R37 was his own person.
Resident's care plan notes Resident has advanced directive CPR - Full Code which was initiated [DATE]. Interventions are:
* Code status will be reviewed on a quarterly basis and PRN (as needed) initiated [DATE].
* Resident has decided to remain a full code initiated [DATE].
The physician order dated [DATE] documents Full Code - (Provide CPR.)
The orders administration note dated [DATE] at 3:54 p.m. documents Albuterol Sulfate HFA Aerosol Solution 108 (90 Base) MCG/ACT 2 puff inhale orally every 4 hours as needed for SOB (shortness of breath)/Wheezing Audible wheezing noted.
The orders administration note dated [DATE] at 5:51 p.m. documents Albuterol Sulfate HFA Aerosol Solution 108 (90 Base) MCG/ACT 2 puff inhale orally every 4 hours as needed for SOB/Wheezing PRN (as needed) Administration was: Effective.
The next nurses note is dated [DATE] at 4:59 a.m. and documents The Resident passed away at 04:50 am. The CPR initiated. Doctor was notified. [Name] called and notified via voice mail. Then author called his daughter [name] and notified the time of death. The Resident was unresponsive to the treatment. No pulse, BP (blood pressure)/heart rate were absent.
The only vital signs documented on [DATE] were at 12:53 a.m. for 94% oxygen via nasal cannula.
The nurses note dated [DATE] at 5:11 a.m. documents Nurses note Time of Death Resident observed with no pulse, respirations or audible heart tones. Time of death: The Resident passed away at 04:50 am. The CPR initiated. Doctor was notified. The Resident was unresponsive to the treatment. No pulse, BP/heart rate were absent.
Second nurse confirming death. (If needed): The charge nurse evaluated ETD (estimated time of death) announced.
Family Notification: Then author called his daughter [name] and notified the time of death.
Physician Notification: The physician [name] notified.
Coroner Notification:
Other Notification (Describe): The Resident was unresponsive to the treatment. No pulse, BP/heart rate were absent. CPR performed.
Authorization received to release body to funeral home. Post mortem care performed.:
Notification that death is a coroner case, post mortem care deferred.:
Funeral home notification:
Requested documents faxed to coroner office:
Time of transport to funeral home/coroner office:
Belongings transported with body:
Disposition of belongings to family. (Be specific):
Eligible medications returned to pharmacy. Others to be destroyed.:
Other notes: The Resident passed away at 04:50 am. The CPR initiated. Doctor was notified. [name] called and notified via voice mail. Then author called his daughter [name] and notified the time of death. The Resident was unresponsive to the treatment. No pulse, BP/heart rate were absent.
On [DATE] at 1:51 p.m., Surveyor asked RN (Registered Nurse)-BB if there are AED machines in the facility. RN-BB replied we do. Surveyor inquired where they are located. RN-BB stated on the crash cart and he will show Surveyor. RN-BB then showed Surveyor the crash cart with an AED on top of the cart and stated if someone is unresponsive you should bring it with you.
On [DATE] at 1:58 p.m., Surveyor asked RN-O if each unit has a crash cart. RN-O replied yes. Surveyor then asked if there are AEDs in the Facility. RN-O replied yes.
On [DATE] at 3:19 p.m., Surveyor asked Administrator-A what time night shift staff leave. Administrator-A informed Surveyor they are here until 6:00 a.m. unless schedule says they are leaving early. Surveyor informed Administrator-A Surveyor needs to speak with two night shift staff, LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)-MM and CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)-LL. Administrator-A informed Surveyor LPN-MM was here today for a CPR class as he could not come back to work until he completed the CPR class.
On [DATE] at 5:45 a.m., Surveyor met with CNA-LL. Surveyor asked CNA-LL to explain what occurred on [DATE] with R37. CNA-LL explained he walked into R37's room for routine change, R37 was coughing a little, he asked R37 if he needed a break and R37 could speak. After CNA-LL got the brief on, R37 started having a major coughing fit, seemed pretty bad. CNA-LL stated he then went to get LPN-MM. Surveyor asked if LPN-MM went to R37's room. CNA-LL replied yes. CNA-LL informed Surveyor he assumed R37 was like this because his oxygen was not on. CNA-LL informed Surveyor LPN-MM placed R37's oxygen back on, R37 seemed to be doing okay, LPN-MM told him to continue with his rounds and check R37 frequently. CNA-LL informed Surveyor he would take care of a resident and when finished would go back and check R37. CNA-LL stated during the third time of checking R37, R37 was not responsive. CNA-LL informed Surveyor he called R37's name & rubbed his chest to try to wake him. CNA-LL informed Surveyor he went to get LPN-MM. LPN-MM came in, looked at R37 & checked his vital signs. CNA-LL informed Surveyor he stayed with R37 while LPN-MM went to get the other nurse. CNA-LL indicated while he was in R37's room he continued to try to wake R37 up by calling his name, rubbing his chest, and trying to get his attention. CNA-LL informed Surveyor the two nurses came in and LPN-MM started CPR. Surveyor asked CNA-LL if the nurses had the AED with them. CNA-LL replied no, and stated they didn't get the crash cart either. CNA-LL informed Surveyor the two nurses took turns doing CPR and after a couple rounds of doing CPR they pronounced him dead and called the family. Surveyor asked if a code was announced on the overhead page. CNA-LL informed Surveyor he doesn't remember. Surveyor asked if 911 was called. CNA-LL replied no. Surveyor asked CNA-LL how R37 was at the start of his shift. CNA-LL replied he was fine, nothing wrong with him. CNA-LL informed Surveyor R37 always had respiratory issues but not that bad. Surveyor asked what R37's respiratory issues were. CNA-LL informed Surveyor R37 frequently coughed and always wore oxygen. Surveyor asked CNA-LL if R37 could tell him what was wrong with him. CNA-LL replied R37 was coughing too much to tell him what was wrong. Surveyor asked CNA-LL if he has received any recent in-services. CNA-LL replied yes, this past Friday on what to do during a code blue.
On [DATE] at 6:01 a.m., Surveyor met with LPN-MM. Surveyor asked LPN-MM to explain to Surveyor what occurred on [DATE] with R37. LPN-MM informed Surveyor he was working on the north & south units that night. CNA-LL came and told him R37 was uncomfortable, went there, R37 did not have the nasal cannula on and was having difficulty breathing. LPN-MM informed Surveyor he put R37's nasal cannula on, checked his pulse & breathing. Surveyor asked when CNA-LL came to get him was he on R37's unit? LPN-MM explained he was on the South unit, the other unit. LPN-MM indicated this was not the way R37 used to look and went to get the charge nurse RN-NN. LPN-MM indicated he told RN-NN there was something wrong with R37, was still breathing. Surveyor asked if RN-NN came back with him to R37's room. LPN-MM replied yes, saw R37 was a little more uncomfortable and started CPR. Surveyor asked LPN-MM if CNA-LL informed him R37 was coughing. LPN-MM replied no he didn't tell me that got the charge nurse and started CPR. Surveyor informed LPN-MM, CNA-LL had informed Surveyor CNA-LL went to get him when R37 was coughing bad, you went in placed R37's oxygen back on and told CNA-LL to check R37 frequently. CNA-LL indicated after the third time of checking R37, he went and got you and this is when you went to get RN-NN. LPN-MM informed Surveyor he doesn't remember the time line. LPN-MM informed Surveyor R37 couldn't be revived. LPN-MM informed Surveyor he asked if he should call a code and RN-NN told him no, he's dead, she's in charge so I went with her. LPN-MM informed Surveyor he called the Kenosha police as he didn't have the coroner's phone number, called the POA (power of attorney) sister in law, the daughter, & director when charge nurse pronounced R37 dead. Surveyor asked LPN-MM if he took R37's vital signs would this be documented? LPN-MM replied he didn't know how many times he went in R37's room. Surveyor asked LPN-MM if he brought the crash cart or AED in R37's room? LPN-MM replied no. Surveyor asked why not? LPN-MM replied because I was doing CPR, she told me to give CPR. Surveyor asked LPN-MM how he was doing CPR? LPN-MM replied chest compressions. Surveyor asked LPN-MM if he is CPR certified? LPN-MM replied yes and went through the CPR class yesterday. Surveyor asked if 911 was called? LPN-MM replied no and that he asked the charge nurse and she said no need. Surveyor asked LPN-MM who pronounced R37? LPN-MM replied the charge nurse. Surveyor asked who was doing CPR? LPN-MM replied I was. Surveyor asked if RN-NN also did CPR? LPN-MM replied no. LPN-MM informed Surveyor while he was performing CPR he asked RN-NN to call 911 and she said no need. Surveyor asked LPN-MM why he stopped CPR? LPN-MM said R37 was not responding so declared him dead. Surveyor asked how many rounds of CPR were performed? LPN-MM replied 3, 3 to 4. Surveyor asked LPN-MM if he had an ambu bag? LPN-MM replied no, did CPR for 15 to 20 minutes. Surveyor asked LPN-MM to explain how he did CPR. LPN-MM stated he did 30 compressions then checked for respirations and RN-NN stated carry on, carry on. Surveyor asked LPN-MM if a code was called on the overhead paging? LPN-MM replied No, I asked her and she said no. Surveyor asked LPN-MM where he would find a Resident's code status? LPN-MM informed Surveyor in the patient's chart & PCC (pointclickcare.) Surveyor asked how he knew R37 was a full code? LPN-MM informed Surveyor when he gives medication it's there. Surveyor asked LPN-MM on the night of [DATE] did he check R37's code status? LPN-MM replied no, then stated he rechecked the code status. Surveyor asked LPN-MM if there was anything else he wanted to tell Surveyor? LPN-MM informed Surveyor it was a very particular situation, never came up with this situation, what he was told was strange. Surveyor asked LPN-MM what he meant by what he was told was strange? LPN-MM informed Surveyor not to call the code, 911, and declaring dead by the charge nurse. LPN-MM informed Surveyor he asked RN-NN what needs to be documented and she was not able to give him information on what to document. Surveyor asked LPN-MM when he called the doctor did he speak with the doctor? LPN-MM replied yes. Surveyor asked LPN-MM what he told the doctor? LPN-MM said R37 was not responding and he's dead. Surveyor asked LPN-MM if he informed the doctor R37 had been coughing and CPR was performed? LPN-MM replied no, it was a short conversation and put the phone down.
On [DATE] at 9:35 a.m., Surveyor spoke to RN-NN on the telephone. Surveyor asked RN-NN to explain to Surveyor what occurred on [DATE] with R37. RN-NN informed Surveyor she was working on another unit and first name of LPN-MM came up to her at 4:40 a.m. and told her R37 didn't have a pulse. RN-NN informed Surveyor she went to the room, the patient was cold to touch, didn't have a pulse, and began CPR. Surveyor inquired who started CPR. RN-NN replied first name of LPN-MM. Surveyor inquired if CPR was on the bed or floor. RN-NN replied left R37 on the bed. RN-NN informed Surveyor we did another round of CPR, there was still no pulse and called the doctor that R37 passed away and did CPR. Surveyor asked who made the decision to stop CPR? RN-NN stated there were no pulses present and I said to stop it. Surveyor asked RN-NN if she called a code or called 911? RN-NN replied no. Surveyor asked RN-NN why didn't she call a code or call 911? RN-NN replied I was thinking he was a DNR (do not resuscitate.) Surveyor asked RN-NN if they brought the crash cart & AED into R37's room? RN-NN replied no, and stated the patient was new to me, didn't know the patient.
The facility's failure to provide R37 with CPR in accordance with current standards of practice and the facility's policies, the failure to call an overhead code blue 3 times and to immediately start CPR, the failure to call 911, the failure to retrieve the emergency cart/equipment such as the crash cart, AED, Ambu bag in order to provide CPR, and the failure to continue resuscitation efforts until care is transferred to emergency responders to provide advanced life support created a finding of immediate jeopardy.
The facility removed the immediate jeopardy on [DATE] when it had completed the following:
* All departments received reeducation on basic life support including the CPR policy in the form of verbal education with verification of competency. Training was provided by the NHA, DON, and Nurse Managers. Training was initiated on [DATE] and was completed on [DATE]. The training occurred both individually and in small groups. Staff received reeducation prior to beginning of their next shift.
* This training has been incorporated into the orientation process for all new hires. Education includes:
Facility policy on CPR and how to respond in the event someone is found unresponsive.
Location of the crash carts.
Use of AED.
Activation of Emergency Response Calling 911.
Identification of code status.
Once you initiate CPR you cannot stop until 911 arrives and assumes responsibility for the code.
* CPR drills have been conducted on each shift and will be ongoing.
* Review of CPR Policy on [DATE] by NHA, DON, Medical Director, and Corporate Nurse Consultant.
* The CPR Policy was revised on [DATE] to reflect the use of an advanced directive form that indicates full code or DNR status.
* Crash Cart Inventory audit in place [DATE] to be completed daily.
* Facility has developed a process for internal review of code status events to be completed by IDT team following a Code Event.
* Process in place to ensure CPR certification is current.
* The facility has established a system to ensure that staff provide care and treatment related to code status based upon resident wishes, standards of practice, and policy and procedures.
* Facility has established a system to ensure that advanced directives/code preferences are reflected accurately and timely in the resident's medical record in conjunction with physician consultation.
* Hospice providers have been informed of facility policy for obtaining code status. In the event there is a request for a change in code status for a hospice patient, the hospice providers have been instructed to inform the Nurse manager assigned to the unit. If it is outside of normal business hours, the staff nurse will contact the nurse manager on call to facilitate the request immediately.
* Facility has developed a process for internal review of code status events to be completed by IDT following a code. IDT team will Audit Post Code Forms following each code event. This will be ongoing.
* Crash Cart Inventory Form will be audited by Unit Managers Weekly and following a code event. This is ongoing. Review of audits will be part of the ongoing QAPI (quality assurance performance improvement) process.
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility did not ensure a resident with pressure ulcers received necessa...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility did not ensure a resident with pressure ulcers received necessary treatment and services consistent with professional standards of practice to prevent new ulcers from developing for 1 of 6 residents (R56) reviewed for pressure injuries.
R56 developed multiple pressure injuries while in the facility with some of them healing.
R56 developed a Stage 3 pressure injury to the left clavicle due to the head contracting to the left on 10/20/2022 that was last assessed on 11/15/2022. No weekly assessment was completed on 11/22/22. R56 was hospitalized from [DATE] to 11/28/2022. No documentation was found regarding the left clavicle pressure injury on readmission. On the Skin Integrity Care Plan, the intervention of a neck pillow was initiated on 12/20/2022. Observations were made on 1/23/2023 and 1/24/2023 of R56 without the neck pillow in place. On 1/24/2023, R56 developed an unstageable pressure injury to the left clavicle.
R56 had incomplete documentation with missing assessments, conflicting staging of pressure injuries, or no staging of pressure injuries for the following areas: right lateral ankle, left mandible, right elbow, sacrum, chest region, right ear, back of the right ear, right posterior shoulder, right heel, and right lateral ankle.
Findings:
The facility policy and procedure entitled, Pressure Injury and Skin Condition Assessment dated 5/19/2022 states: Purpose: To establish guidelines for assessing, monitoring and documenting the presence of skin breakdown, pressure injuries and other ulcers and assuring interventions are implemented. Pressure and other ulcers (diabetic, arterial, venous) will be assessed and measured at least every seven (7) days by licensed nurse, and documented in the resident's record.
1. A skin condition assessment and pressure ulcer risk assessment (Braden) will be completed at the time of admission/readmission. The pressure ulcer risk assessment will be updated quarterly and as necessary.
2. Residents identified will have a weekly skin assessment by a licensed nurse.
3. A wound assessment will be initiated and documented in the resident chart when pressure and/or other ulcers are identified by licensed nurse.
7. At the earliest sign of a pressure injury or other skin problem, the resident, legal representative, and attending physician will be notified. The initial observation of the ulcer or skin breakdown will also be described in the nursing progress notes.
10. Pressure injuries and other ulcers (arterial, diabetic, venous) will be measured at least weekly and recorded in centimeters in the resident's clinical record.
11. A wound assessment for each identified open area will be completed and will include:
a. Site location
b. Size (length x width x depth)
c. Stage of Pressure ulcer
d. Odor
e. Drainage
f. Description
g. Date and initials of the individual performing the assessment
12. Measure length vertically in relation to head-to-toe position. Measure width horizontally in relation to hip-to-hip. Measure depth straight down into the deepest part of the wound. *If the wound is necrotic and the base of the wound bed is not visible or tunneling, the stage cannot be measured and must be recorded as non-stageable with a undetermined depth.
14. Dressings which are applied to pressure ulcers, skin tears, wounds, lesions or incisions shall include the date of the licensed nurse who performed the procedure. Dressing will be checked daily for placement, cleanliness, and signs and symptoms of infection.
18. Physician ordered treatments shall be initialed by the staff on the electronic Treatment Administration Record after each administration. Other nursing measures not involving medications shall be documented in the weekly wound assessment or nurses noted [sic].
R56 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of malignant neoplasm of the lung with secondary malignant neoplasm of the brain, hemiplegia affecting the left side, and seizures. R56 was hospitalized from [DATE] through 9/8/2022 with a cerebral infarction resulting in a persistent vegetative stage diagnosed on [DATE].
On 9/8/2022, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, nursing documented R56's skin was intact.
R56's Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] indicated R56 was not understood and could not understand with severe cognitive impairment per staff assessment. R56 was totally dependent for all activities of daily living including bed mobility. R56 had an indwelling urinary catheter and received all nutrition through a gastrostomy tube (G tube).
R56 was admitted to the hospital on [DATE] until 10/3/2022.
On 10/3/2022, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, nursing documented R56's skin was intact with edema.
R56's Skin Integrity Care Plan was initiated on 12/21/2018 and the following interventions were in place on 10/18/2022:
-Alternating pressure mattress and wheelchair cushion.
-Educate resident/family/caregivers of causative factors and measures to prevent skin injury.
-Encourage good nutrition and hydration in order to promote healthier skin.
-Float heels as able.
-Identify/document potential causative factors and eliminate/resolve where possible.
-Monitor for side effects of the antibiotics and over-the-counter pain medications: gastric distress, rash, or allergic reactions which could exacerbate skin injury.
-Monitor and document location, size and treatment of skin injury; report abnormalities, failure to heal, signs and symptoms of infection, maceration etc. to physician.
-Turn and reposition as necessary.
On 10/18/2022, R56 developed a Stage 3 pressure injury to the sacrum. This assessment was completed by the wound physician.
On 10/20/2022 at 1:48 PM in the progress notes, nursing charted R56 presented with new open areas to the left mandible, the left collar bone, the right shoulder, the right elbow, and the coccyx. The nurse charted staff were interviewed, and the areas began as blister-like areas to the skin raised approximately 0.1 cm and were uniform with the skin tone. The physician was notified, and treatments were ordered. The assessment was completed by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-I. No Registered Nurse (RN) assessment was documented.
On 10/20/2022, comprehensive wound assessments were completed by LPN-I on each open area and were documented as follows:
-Sacrum: Stage 3 pressure injury
-Right posterior shoulder: Stage 3 pressure injury
-Right elbow: Stage 3 pressure injury
-Left mandible: Stage 3 pressure injury
-Left clavicle: Stage 3 pressure injury
R56 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE] until 10/29/2022.
On 10/29/2022, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, RN-K documented R56 had the following skin issues: an indwelling catheter, a G tube to the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, and a bandage to the right side of the neck from an intravenous line placement. A comprehensive assessment of the 5 pressure injuries noted prior to hospitalization was not completed on this date.
On 10/29/2022, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Care Card indicated R56 was to be turned and repositioned and the heels offloaded.
On 11/1/2022, three days after readmission, comprehensive wound assessments were done by an RN on each open area and were documented as follows:
-Sacrum: Unstageable pressure injury
-Right shoulder: trauma (had been a Stage 3 pressure injury)
-Right elbow: Unstageable
-Left clavicle: Unstageable
On 11/15/2022, the wound assessments were completed by LPN-I. No RN assessment was documented.
R56 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE] until 11/28/2022.
On 11/28/2022, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, Director of Nursing (DON)-B documented R56 had skin issues to the following 9 areas: chest, right elbow, back of the right ear, mid right ear, coccyx, anterior right thigh, outer right ankle, right heel, and posterior right shoulder. A Skin Impairment/Wound Form was completed by DON-B for each area and documented the following:
-Chest: pressure injury with no staging
-Right elbow: pressure injury with no staging
-Back of the right ear: Stage 3 pressure injury
-Mid right ear: Stage 4 pressure injury
-Coccyx: Stage 2 pressure injury (downgraded from assessment prior to hospitalization)
-Anterior right thigh: pressure injury with no staging
-Outer right ankle: pressure injury with no staging
-Right heel: Unstageable pressure injury
-Posterior right shoulder: pressure injury with no staging
R56's Significant Change MDS dated [DATE] indicated in the Pressure Ulcer Care Area Assessment that R56 had Unstageable pressure injuries to the sacrum and the right heel, a Deep Tissue Injury to the left chest, and a Stage 4 pressure injury to the right ear related to a history of stroke with left-sided weakness (addressing 4 areas). Surveyor noted the right elbow, back of the right ear, anterior right thigh, outer right ankle, and posterior shoulder (5 areas) were not included in the Care Area Assessment.
On 12/6/2022, the wound assessments were completed by LPN UM-H. No RN assessment was documented.
On 12/20/2022, R56's Skin Integrity Care Plan was revised with the intervention: neck pillow.
R56 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE] until 1/9/2023.
On 1/9/2023, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, nursing documented R56 had skin issues to the following areas: right upper ear and right heel. A comprehensive assessment of the areas of concern were not completed on this date.
On 1/16/2023, seven days after readmission, R56 was seen by the wound physician and a Skin Impairment/Wound Form was completed by LPN UM-H for each area and documented the following:
-Right posterior upper ear: Stage 3 pressure injury
-Right posterior heel: Unstageable pressure injury
On 1/24/2023, R56 developed an Unstageable pressure injury to the left clavicle.
Each pressure injury site will be addressed individually.
SACRUM PRESSURE INJURY
On 10/18/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing documented R56 had a Stage 2 pressure injury to the sacrum measuring 2.3 cm x 1.9 cm x 0.1 cm with 100% epithelial tissue. R56 was seen by the wound physician on 10/18/2022. The wound physician's documentation indicated R56 had a Stage 3 pressure injury to the sacrum measuring 2.13 cm x 1.95 cm x 0.1 cm with 100% granulation tissue. The wound physician ordered a treatment to cleanse the wound with half strength Dakin's solution, apply skin prep to the peri wound, and cover the wound with a foam dressing every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday and as needed. Surveyor noted the facility and the wound physician had different staging of the wound, slightly different measurements, and different tissue types in the wound bed.
On 10/20/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing documented the sacrum pressure injury was a Stage 3 measuring 2.3 cm x 1.9 cm x 0.1 cm with 100% granulation tissue. This staging reflected the same staging as the wound physician on 10/18/2022.
The Treatment Administration Record (TAR) had the wound treatment to be started on 10/20/2022 as ordered by the wound physician. The treatment was not initialed as completed on 10/20/2022.
The TAR had the sacrum wound treatment changed to be completed every other day starting on 10/21/2022. The treatment was not initialed as completed on 10/23/2022.
R56 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE] until 10/29/2022.
On 10/29/2022, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, nursing documented R56 had the following skin issues: an indwelling catheter, a G tube to the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, and a bandage to the right side of the neck from an intravenous line placement. No documentation of assessments of the skin were found on readmission to the facility.
On 10/31/2022 on the TAR, the treatment to the sacrum was restarted.
On 11/1/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, the sacrum pressure injury was Unstageable and measured 2.15 cm x 1.09 cm x 0.1 cm with 1-25% granulation tissue and 51-75% slough. R56 was seen by the wound physician on this date and the wound physician documentation was the same for the sacrum Unstageable pressure injury.
R56's sacral wound was comprehensively assessed weekly from 11/1/2022-11/15/2022. The pressure injury continued to be Unstageable, progressively getting smaller in size.
No weekly assessment was completed on 11/22/2022.
R56 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE] until 11/28/2022.
On 11/28/2022, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, nursing charted R56 had a wound to the coccyx that measured 2.0 cm x 2.0 cm.
On 11/28/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the coccyx was a Stage 2 pressure injury that measured 2 cm x 2 cm. No depth was documented. The wound base was 100% granulation tissue. Surveyor noted prior to the hospitalization, the wound was Unstageable and the staging cannot be downgraded to a Stage 2. Surveyor noted the use of sacrum and coccyx were used interchangeably for the same area.
On 12/6/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the sacrum was an Unstageable pressure injury that measured 1.5 cm x 1.5 cm x 0.1 cm with 100% granulation tissue. Surveyor noted with 100% of the wound base exposed, the wound was stageable as a Stage 3 pressure injury due to the previous presence of slough in the wound bed.
On 12/12/2022, R56 was seen by the wound physician. The wound physician was new to the resident and no documentation was found of the sacrum. In an interview on 1/26/2023 at 9:04 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Unit Manager (UM)-H stated the area must have healed on 12/12/2022 because there is no more documentation on the area and the wound physician was thorough in looking at all the areas since this was the first assessment by this wound physician.
RIGHT SHOULDER PRESSURE INJURY/TRAUMA
On 10/20/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing documented the right shoulder had a Stage 3 pressure injury that measured 2.5 cm x 3.2 cm x 0.1 cm with 40% granulation, 50% slough, and 10% eschar. On 10/20/2022 on a second Skin Impairment/Wound Form, the same nurse documented the right shoulder had a Stage 4 pressure injury with the same measurements as the previous assessment. The wound base had 50% granulation, 40% slough, and 10% eschar. Surveyor noted the pressure injury had different staging, Stage 3 and Stage 4, and different percentages describing the wound base.
R56 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE] until 10/29/2022.
On 10/29/2022, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, nursing documented R56 had the following skin issues: an indwelling catheter, a G tube to the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, and a bandage to the right side of the neck from an intravenous line placement. No documentation of assessments of the skin were found on readmission to the facility.
On 11/1/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the right shoulder had a wound caused by trauma and measured 1.22 cm x 1.21 cm x 0.1 cm with no description of the wound base. R56 was seen by the wound physician on this date and documented the left shoulder, not the right shoulder, was caused by trauma and had the same measurements. The wound base had partial granulation, but the rest of the wound base was not described.
On 11/8/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the right shoulder trauma wound measured 1.05 cm x 0.81 cm x 0.1 cm with no description of the wound base. The wound physician documents the same measurements for the left shoulder, not the right shoulder. The wound base had partial granulation, but the rest of the wound base was not described.
On 11/15/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the right shoulder trauma wound measured 0.8 cm x 0.8 cm x 0.1 cm with no description of the wound base.
No weekly assessment was completed on 11/22/2022.
R56 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE] until 11/28/2022.
On 11/28/2022, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, nursing charted R56 had a wound to the right posterior shoulder that measured 3.0 cm x 2.0 cm with 100% granulation tissue.
On 11/28/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted R56 had a pressure injury to the right posterior shoulder that measured 3.0 cm x 2.0 cm with no depth and 100% granulation. The pressure injury was not staged, and Surveyor was not able to determine if the right posterior shoulder was the same area that had been documented on (10/20/22) prior to hospitalization. In an interview on 1/26/2023 at 9:04 AM, LPN UM-H was not able to clarify where on the right shoulder the wound was or if the right shoulder and the right posterior shoulder were the same areas being documented on.
On 12/6/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the right posterior shoulder wound had healed.
On 12/12/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the right shoulder had an Unstageable pressure injury measuring 1 cm x 1 cm x 0.1 cm with no wound base description. R56 was seen by the new wound physician on 12/12/2022 and the wound physician documented the Unstageable pressure injury to the right posterior shoulder had the same measurements with 100% necrotic tissue.
The right posterior shoulder Unstageable pressure injury was comprehensively assessed and documented on weekly from 12/12/2022 until 1/2/2023 when the wound healed.
RIGHT ELBOW PRESSURE INJURY
On 10/20/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing documented the right elbow had a Stage 3 pressure injury that measured 1.2 cm x 1.2 cm x 0.1 cm with 100% granulation tissue. On 10/20/2022 on a second Skin Impairment/Wound Form, the same nurse documented the same information regarding the right elbow pressure injury.
R56 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE] until 10/29/2022.
On 10/29/2022, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, nursing documented R56 had the following skin issues: an indwelling catheter, a G tube to the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, and a bandage to the right side of the neck from an intravenous line placement. No documentation of assessments of the skin were found on readmission to the facility.
On 11/1/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the right elbow was an Unstageable pressure injury measuring 0.68 cm x 0.9 cm x 0.1 cm with no wound base description. R56 was seen by the wound physician on this date and documented the right elbow was Unstageable and had the same measurements. The wound base had eschar.
R56's right elbow Unstageable pressure injury was comprehensively assessed on 11/8/2022 and 11/15/2022.
No weekly assessment was completed on 11/22/2022.
R56 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE] until 11/28/2022.
On 11/28/2022, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, nursing charted R56 had a wound to the right elbow that measured 1.0 cm x 1.0 cm with 100% granulation tissue.
On 11/28/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted R56 had a pressure injury to the right elbow that measured 1.0 cm x 1.0 cm with no depth and 100% granulation. The pressure injury was not staged.
On 12/6/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the right elbow pressure injury had healed.
LEFT MANDIBLE (Jawbone) PRESSURE INJURY
On 10/20/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing documented the left mandible had a Stage 3 pressure injury that measured 1.0 cm x 1.5 cm x 0.1 cm with 100% epithelial tissue. On 10/20/2022 on a second Skin Impairment/Wound Form, the same nurse documented the left mandible had a Stage 2 pressure injury with the same measurements and description of the wound base. Surveyor was unable to determine if the pressure injury was a Stage 2 or a Stage 3. A neck pillow was recommended to keep the pressure off the area.
R56 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE] until 10/29/2022.
On 10/29/2022, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, nursing documented R56 had the following skin issues: an indwelling catheter, a G tube to the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, and a bandage to the right side of the neck from an intravenous line placement. No documentation of assessments of the skin were found on readmission to the facility.
No further documentation of a pressure injury to the left mandible was found.
LEFT CLAVICLE (Collarbone) PRESSURE INJURY
On 10/20/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing documented the left clavicle had a Stage 3 pressure injury that measured 0.5 cm x 0.7 cm x 0.1 cm with 100% granulation tissue. On 10/20/2022 on a second Skin Impairment/Wound Form, the same nurse documented the left clavicle had a Stage 2 pressure injury with the same measurements with 100% epithelial tissue. Surveyor was unable to determine if the pressure injury was a Stage 2 or a Stage 3 or what type of tissue was in the wound base. A neck pillow was recommended to keep the pressure off the area.
R56 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE] until 10/29/2022.
On 10/29/2022, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, nursing documented R56 had the following skin issues: an indwelling catheter, a G tube to the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, and a bandage to the right side of the neck from an intravenous line placement. No documentation of assessments of the skin were found on readmission to the facility.
On 11/1/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the left clavicle was an Unstageable pressure injury measuring 1.63 cm x 1.13 cm x 0.1 cm with 1-25% granulation and 51-75% slough. R56 was seen by the wound physician on this date and the wound physician documentation was the same for the left clavicle Unstageable pressure injury.
R56's left clavicle Unstageable pressure injury was comprehensively assessed and documented on 11/8/2022 and 11/15/2022.
No weekly assessment was completed on 11/22/2022.
R56 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE] until 11/28/2022.
On 11/28/2022, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, nursing charted R56 had multiple wounds, but there was no documentation of a wound to the left clavicle. The wound may have healed while in the hospital.
On 12/20/2022, R56's Skin Integrity Care Plan was revised with the intervention: neck pillow.
On 1/23/2023 at 10:42 AM, Surveyor observed R56 lying in bed on an air mattress with no neck pillow in place. The head of the bed was slightly elevated and R56's head was leaning down and forward to the left with the side of the face resting on the left clavicle.
On 1/24/2023 at 12:16 PM, Surveyor observed R56 lying in bed on an air mattress with no neck pillow in place. The head of the bed was slightly elevated and R56's head was leaning down and forward to the left with the side of the face resting on the left clavicle.
On 1/24/2023, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted R56 had a Stage 2 pressure injury to the left clavicle that measured 2 cm x 2.5 cm with no depth. The wound base had 60% granulation and 40% slough. The form was revised to state the pressure injury was Unstageable.
In an interview on 1/25/2023 at 2:20 PM, LPN UM-H stated R56 had a pressure injury to the left clavicle in the past and thought it looked like the area reopened. Surveyor observed LPN UM-H and Registered Nurse (RN)-K complete the wound treatment to the left clavicle. R56 had a neck pillow in place. LPN UM-H stated the wound to the left clavicle was probably from the head leaning down on it; R56 leans to the left. RN-K removed the dressing from the clavicle. The dressing did not have a date or initials on it for when it was placed. LPN UM-H stated the wound measured 2 cm x 2.5 cm and the wound base was pink. RN-K washed the wound with normal saline and applied a border foam dressing.
On 1/27/2023 on the TAR, the following orders were initiated:
-Check skin integrity around back of neck and neck pillow area; keep skin dry and clean every shift for monitoring.
-Place neck pillow on resident for protection every shift.
-Cleanse wound to left clavicle with normal saline, apply medi honey, and cover with foam bordered gauze daily.
CHEST REGION PRESSURE INJURY
R56 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE] until 11/28/2022.
On 11/28/2022, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, nursing charted R56 had a wound to the chest that measured 4.0 cm x 2.0 cm with 100% granulation.
On 11/28/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the chest region had a pressure injury. The wound measured 4.0 cm x 2.0 cm with 100% granulation. The wound was not staged and the location on the chest was not specified.
On 12/6/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the chest pressure injury measured 3.5 cm x 1.9 cm x 0.1 cm with 100% granulation tissue. The wound was not staged and the location on the chest was not specified.
No further documentation was found regarding the chest pressure injury.
In an interview on 1/30/2023 at 2:07 PM, LPN UM-H and LPN-I were unable to recall where the wound was on R56's chest. Surveyor shared the concern there was no more documentation of the chest wound after 12/6/2022. LPN-I looked on the electronic medical record and agreed there was no more documentation on the chest wound after 12/6/2022 and could not give a reason why an assessment was not completed.
RIGHT ANTERIOR THIGH PRESSURE INJURY
R56 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE] until 11/28/2022.
On 11/28/2022, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, nursing charted R56 had a wound to the right anterior thigh that measured 1.0 cm x 1.0 cm with 100% granulation.
On 11/28/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the right anterior thigh had a pressure injury. The wound measured 1.0 cm x 1.0 cm with 100% granulation. The wound was not staged and did not have a depth measurement.
On 12/6/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the right anterior thigh wound had healed.
MID RIGHT EAR PRESSURE INJURY
R56 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE] until 11/28/2022.
On 11/28/2022, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, nursing charted R56 had a wound to the mid right ear that measured 3.0 cm x 1.0 cm with 100% granulation.
On 11/28/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the right ear had a pressure injury. The wound measured 3.0 cm x 1.0 cm with 100% granulation. The wound was not staged and did not have a depth measurement.
On 12/6/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the mid right ear had a pressure injury that measured 2.0 cm x 0.7 cm x 0.1 cm with 100% granulation. The wound was not staged.
On 12/12/2022 on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the right ear Stage 4 pressure injury measured 1.4 cm x 1.0 cm x 0.1 cm with 60% granulation and 40% slough. R56 was seen by the wound physician on the same date and had the same documentation. This was the first time the wound had been staged since 11/28/22.
The mid right ear Stage 4 pressure injury was comprehensively assessed weekly from 12/12/2022 until R56 was hospitalized on [DATE]. R56 returned to the facility on 1/9/2023 and the wound had healed. The wound physician saw R56 on 1/16/2023 and documented the wound had resolved.
BACK OF RIGHT EAR PRESSURE INJURY
R56 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE] until 11/28/2022.
On 11/28/2022, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, nursing charted R56 had a wound to the back of the right ear that measured 2.0 cm x 1.0 cm with 100% granulation.
On 11/28/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the back of the right ear had a pressure injury. The wound measured 2.0 cm x 1.0 cm with 100% granulation. The wound was not staged and did not have a depth measurement.
On 12/6/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the back of the right ear had a pressure injury that measured 1.2 cm x 0.8 cm x 0.1 cm with 100% granulation. The wound was not staged.
The back of the right ear pressure injury was not comprehensively assessed weekly after 12/6/2022 until 1/2/2023.
On 1/2/2023, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the posterior upper right ear Stage 3 pressure injury measured 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm x 0.1 cm with 100% granulation. R56 was seen by the wound physician on this date and recognized this area as a new wound. The wound physician's documentation of the Stage 3 pressure injury was the same as the facility documentation.
R56 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE] until 1/9/2023.
On 1/9/2023, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, nursing charted R56 had a wound to the right upper ear that measured 0.5 cm x 0.5 cm x 0.1 cm. The pressure injury was not staged and did not have any description of the wound base.
On 1/16/2023, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the right posterior upper ear Stage 3 pressure injury measured 0.4 cm x 0.3 cm x 0.1 cm with 100% granulation. R56 was seen by the wound physician on the same date and had the same documentation.
On 1/23/2023, on the wound physician notes, the right posterior upper ear Stage 3 pressure injury had healed.
RIGHT HEEL PRESSURE INJURY
R56 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE] until 11/28/2022.
On 11/28/2022, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, nursing charted R56 had a wound to the right heel that measured 10.0 cm x 10.0 cm with 100% necrotic tissue.
On 11/28/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the right heel had a pressure injury. The wound measured 10.0 cm x 10.0 cm with 100% eschar. The wound was not staged and did not have a depth measurement.
On 12/6/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the right heel had a pressure injury. The wound measured 9.8 cm x 8.7 cm x 0.1 cm with 100% eschar. The wound was not staged.
On 12/12/2022, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the right heel Unstageable pressure injury measured 5.5 cm x 0.7 cm x 0 cm with no wound base description. R56 was seen by the wound physician on the same date. The wound physician documentation states the right posterior heel Deep Tissue Injury (DTI) measured 5.5 cm x 7.0 cm x not measurable depth due to intact skin. Surveyor noted the facility and the wound physician had a difference in measurements and a difference in staging.
Surveyor noted R56 was comprehensively assessed weekly by the wound physician on 12/19/2022, 12/26/2022, and 1/2/2023. The facility documented the pressure injury to be Unstageable while the wound physician documented the wound to be a DTI. The measurements were the same for both the facility and the wound physician.
R56 was admitted to the hospital from [DATE] until 1/9/2023.
On 1/9/2023, on the admission Data Collection and Baseline Care Plan Tool, nursing charted R56 had a wound to the right heel that measured 5.0 cm x 7.5 cm. The pressure injury was not staged, did not have a depth, and did not have any description of the wound base.
On 1/16/2023, on the Skin Impairment/Wound Form, nursing charted the right posterior heel Unstageable pressure injury measured 4.5 cm x 7.2 cm with no depth measured and no wound base description. R5
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility did not ensure 1 (R87) of 7 residents reviewed for allegations of abuse report...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility did not ensure 1 (R87) of 7 residents reviewed for allegations of abuse reported the allegation to the state agency.
On [DATE], R87 had a change in condition, became unresponsive and needed CPR. R87's husband threatened to give R87 antianxiety medications from home if the facility wasn't going to get an order for it. The facility suspected R87's husband may have given R87 some medication prior to R87 becoming unresponsive. The facility called the police to report the suspicion of a crime but did not notify the state agency.
Findings include:
The facility abuse policy (not dated) documents, Any allegation of abuse or any incident that results in serious bodily injury will be reported to the required regulatory agencies immediately, but not more than two hours of the allegation of abuse. Any incident that does not involve abuse and does not result in serious bodily injury shall be reported within 24 hours.
R87 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of internal prosthetic of right shoulder, type 2 diabetes, CHF (congestive heart failure) and anxiety.
The medical record indicates R87 had moderate cognitive impairment and R87's husband was the APOAHC (Activated power of attorney for health care).
The nurses note dated [DATE] at 5:42 a.m. indicate Resident has been awake all shift calling several family members including her husband. Husband came in this morning around 5:30 am yelling at CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) because resident is having what he has called anxiety attacks and was requesting anxiety medication for his wife. Writer went and spoke with husband in regard to resident and informed him that at this time there is nothing I can administer to resident. Writer also informed husband that we would request something during office hours of the dr. Husband then stated that wife was taking something at home for anxiety and didn't understand why writer couldn't just give her something because she is in distress. Writer assessed resident and saw no signs of distress. Resident was laying in bed not speaking. Writer again informed husband that I would pass it along in morning report to request something to assist resident with her anxiety. Husband then stated resident has more anxiety pills at home and he himself will bring them in and administer them to wife. Writer advised husband that he can bring in the medication but he could NOT administer the medication to the resident and the facility still needs to have an order to administer the medication. Husband then stated that he will bring it in and administer the medication and what you don't know won't hurt you. Writer informed husband that will be documented.
The nurses note dated [DATE] at 8:50 a.m. indicate a police report was filed in relation to the code situation with R87.
The hospital record dated [DATE] indicate per previous RN report, she spoke with (facility) staff who had concerns that patient was given something by husband which could have caused her to code. Previous RN told (facility) staff that if that was something they were concerned about, that they would have to file a police report so that it could be further investigated. KPD (Kenosha police department) officer is at bedside speaking with family.
On [DATE] during the daily exit meeting with DON (Director of Nursing) B and NHA (Nursing Home Administrator) A, Surveyor asked for the investigation into the incident on [DATE] that caused the facility to call the police.
On [DATE] at 9:30 a.m. Surveyor interviewed NHA A. NHA A stated she was not working at the facility on [DATE] and was unable to find any investigation into [DATE] incident with R87. NHA A stated she feels the situation did not warrant a call to the police or an investigation into the incident and stated the staff at that time were overzealous. NHA A stated this incident was not reported to the state agency. Surveyor asked if the staff on [DATE] were concerned enough to call the police and file a report why was this not self reported and reported to the state agency. NHA A stated she didn't know the reason why it wasn't reported.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the Facility did not investigate 2 (R37 & R87) of 7 allegations of mistreatment.
* The Faci...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the Facility did not investigate 2 (R37 & R87) of 7 allegations of mistreatment.
* The Facility did not investigate R37's missing gold ring.
* The Facility did not investigate an incident involving R87 which occurred on [DATE] that caused the Facility to notify the police.
Findings include:
The Abuse Policy which is not dated under section IV Internal Reporting Requirements and Identification of Allegations includes documentation of All residents, visitors, volunteers, family members or others are encouraged to report their concerns or suspected incidents of potential abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment or misappropriation of resident property to the administrator or an immediate supervisor who must then immediately report it to the administrator or the designated individual in the administrator's absence. Such reports may be made without fear of retaliation. Anonymous reports will also be thoroughly investigated.
Reports will be documented and a record kept of the documentation.
Under section VI. Internal investigation includes documentation of
1. All incidents will be documented, whether or not abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment or misappropriation of resident property occurred, was alleged or suspected.
2. Any incident or allegation involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment or misappropriation of resident property will result in a thorough and concise investigation.
4. Investigation Procedures. The appointed investigator will, at a minimum, attempt to interview the person who reported the incident, anyone likely to have direct knowledge of the incident and the resident, if interviewable. Any written statements that have been submitted will be reviewed, along with any pertinent medical records or other documents. Residents to whom the accused has regularly provided care, and employees with whom the accused has regularly worked, will be interviewed.
1. R37 expired at the Facility on [DATE].
On [DATE] at 11:43 a.m. Surveyor asked Administrator-A for the Facility's grievance log and self reports to the State agency since [DATE]. Surveyor was provided with the requested information. Surveyor did not note a grievance or self report regarding R37's gold ring.
On [DATE] at 10:19 a.m. Surveyor spoke with R37's family member on the telephone regarding R37's missing clipper and gold ring. R37's family member explained to Surveyor after R37 passed away the family was informed they could leave his belongings in R37's room and come back later for his belongings. R37's family member informed Surveyor when they came back they noted the clippers and gold ring were missing. R37's family member informed Surveyor she received a call from [first name of] RN (Registered Nurse) Unit Manager-JJ indicating they had R37's clipper. R37's family member indicated when they came to pick up the clipper she went to Administrator-A office about the missing ring. R37's family member informed Surveyor Administrator-A wrote about the ring on a piece of paper along with her phone number. R37's family member informed Surveyor R37's ring was old, beat up, wore the ring as a wedding band, and R37 wore the ring for a very long time.
On [DATE] at 8:59 a.m. Surveyor asked RN Unit Manager-JJ if there were any concerns brought to her attention about R37 missing personal items. RN Unit Manager-JJ replied no. Surveyor asked RN Unit Manager-JJ if she was aware of a missing clipper or ring which belonged to R37. RN Unit Manager-JJ informed Surveyor the clipper was found. RN Unit Manager-JJ stated she was given the clipper, called the family and they came to pick the clipper up. Surveyor asked when the family picked up the clipper did they ask about R37's ring. RN Unit Manager-JJ replied not to me.
On [DATE] at 9:04 a.m. Surveyor spoke with LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)-KK to inquire if there were any concerns about missing items. LPN-KK informed Surveyor there was a missing clipper and ring when R37 passed away and the family spoke with Administrator-A. LPN-KK informed Surveyor the clipper was found but doesn't know about the status of the ring. Surveyor asked LPN-KK if she knew what the ring looked like. LPN-KK replied no and explained she didn't see a ring but the ring is not something she noticed.
On [DATE] at 11:47 a.m. Surveyor asked Administrator-A if there was a concern regarding R37's missing items. Administrator-A replied no then stated oh after the event the shaver and a ring was reported missing. Administrator-A informed Surveyor the ring was not on the inventory sheet, the shaver was found and called the family the next day. Surveyor asked Administrator-A if an investigation was done for R37's missing ring. Administrator-A replied no I didn't. Surveyor inquired how she became aware of R37's missing ring. Administrator-A informed Surveyor the daughter in law came, think [first name] came in to clean out R37's items the next day, the shaver and ring were missing. Stated the ring was a gold looking thing, couldn't describe the ring and R37 usually had it on. Administrator-A indicated they called the daughter in law back, informing her they discovered the razor (clipper) but couldn't locate the ring. Surveyor informed Administrator-A the Facility should have investigated R37's missing gold ring.
2. R87 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of internal prosthetic of right shoulder, type 2 diabetes, CHF (congestive heart failure) and anxiety.
The medical record indicates R87 had moderate cognitive impairment and R8's husband was the APOAHC (Activated power of attorney for health care).
The nurses note dated [DATE] at 5:42 a.m. indicate Resident has been awake all shift calling several family members including her husband. Husband came in this morning around 5:30 am yelling at CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) because resident is having what he has called anxiety attacks and was requesting anxiety medication for his wife. Writer went and spoke with husband in regard to resident and informed him that at this time there is nothing I can administer to resident. Writer also informed husband that we would request something during office hours of the dr. Husband then stated that wife was taking something at home for anxiety and didn't understand why writer couldn't just give her something because she is in distress. Writer assessed resident and saw no signs of distress. Resident was laying in bed not speaking. Writer again informed husband that I would pass it along in morning report to request something to assist resident with her anxiety. Husband then stated resident has more anxiety pills at home and he himself will bring them in and administer them to wife. Writer advised husband that he can bring in the medication but he could NOT administer the medication to the resident and the facility still needs to have an order to administer the medication. Husband then stated that he will bring it in and administer the medication and what you don't know won't hurt you. Writer informed husband that will be documented.
The nurses note dated [DATE] at 8:50 a.m. indicate a police report was filed in relation to the code situation with R87.
The hospital record dated [DATE] indicate per previous RN report, she spoke with (facility) staff who had concerns that patient was given something by husband which could have caused her to code. Previous RN told (facility) staff that if that was something they were concerned about, that they would have to file a police report so that it could be further investigated. KPD (Kenosha police department) officer is at bedside speaking with family.
On [DATE] during the daily exit meeting with DON (Director of Nursing) B and NHA (nursing home administrator) A, Surveyor asked for the investigation into the incident on [DATE] that caused the facility to call the police.
On [DATE] at 9:30 a.m. Surveyor interviewed NHA (Nursing Home Administrator) A.
NHA A stated she was not working at the facility on [DATE] and was unable to find any investigation into [DATE] incident with R87. Surveyor asked if the staff on [DATE] were concerned about the incident with R87 and they notified the police about their concerns, why wasn't an investigation completed into this incident. NHA A stated she didn't know the reason why it wasn't investigated.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review and interviews, 3 (R17, R10, R64, R17) of 5 residents reviewed did not receive required assi...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review and interviews, 3 (R17, R10, R64, R17) of 5 residents reviewed did not receive required assistance with Activities of Daily Living.
* On 12/17/22, R17 was hospitalized with diagnoses of COVID and submandibular abscess. The facility could not provide documentation to ensure R17 was getting proper oral hygiene in accordance with R17's plan of care.
* R10 did not receive assistance with bathing in accordance with facility protocol.
* R64 did not receive assistance with nail care in accordance with facility protocol.
Findings include:
1. R17 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hearing loss and dementia.
R17's admission MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment with a reference date of 4/8/22 does not indicate R17's dental status. The MDS assessment indicates R17 requires extensive assistance of one person for personal hygiene, which includes brushing teeth/oral care. This MDS indicates R17 scored an 8 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) indicating R17 is moderately cognitively impaired for daily decision making skills.
The quarterly MDS dated [DATE] also indicates R17 requires extensive assist with 1 staff member for hygiene which includes a resident brushing their teeth/oral care and remains moderately cognitively impaired for daily decision making skills. The MDS indicates no concerns in regards to R17's dental status.
On 1/25/23, Surveyor reviewed R17's care card indicating R17 has a regular consistency diet with thin liquids. R17 care card indicates R17 has upper and lower dentures.
On 1/25/23, Surveyor reviewed the Nurse Practitioner's progress note from 12/15/22. The progress note documentation reads: I have been asked to see the patient regarding a lump on the patient's neck. Patient reports it just started a couple days ago, however the area in question is a very large firm growth on the left side of her mandibula extending distally and midline. It is slightly tender to the touch, no warmth or erythema, scant fluctuance but immobile .Will order x-ray as well as ultrasound. Patient also has a runny nose and cough. Will order rapid COVID test. Follow-up with results.
On 12/17/22, R17 was admitted to the hospital with diagnoses of COVID-19 and submandibular abscess. R17 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE].
On 1/25/23, Surveyor reviewed R17's medical record including ADL (Activities of Daily Living) documentation, progress notes and care plans.
On 1/25/23, Surveyor reviewed R17's comprehensive care plan. R17's care plan with an initiation date of 1/9/23 and a revision date of 1/10/23 reads: The resident has an active infection; sialadenitis (L. Sub-mandible) due to sialolithiasis r/t refusals of routine denture cleansing. Interventions include Administer antibiotic as per MD orders . Monitor resident behaviors.
On 1/30/23, Surveyor conducted interview with RN Unit Manager-JJ. Surveyor asked RN Unit Manager-JJ how often oral care should be provided to residents with dentures. RN Unit Manager-JJ responded that they would expect nursing staff to provide oral care at least daily, if not every shift. Surveyor asked where Surveyor could find documentation of nursing staff's oral care for residents. RN Unit Manager-JJ told Surveyor that they would find this information in the electronic medical record as daily charting by nurse's aides.
Surveyor reviewed R17's personal hygiene documentation, including oral care, for last 60 days. Surveyor was unable to identify documentation of R17 receiving assistance with oral care and cleansing of their dentures for the last 60 days.
On 1/30/23 at 2:20 PM, Surveyor conducted interview with NHA (Nursing Home Administrator)-A. Surveyor shared concerns related to lack of documentation of R17's oral care, R17's 12/17/22 hospitalization from 12/17/22-12/23/22 due to sub-mandibular abscess and lack of care plan updates regarding R17's denture usage until 1/9/23. NHA-A reported that they would look into this further and will supply additional information if available. No additional information was supplied to the Survey team upon exit from the facility on 1/30/23.
2. R10 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of arthritis, acute kidney injury and dementia. R10's Annual MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment dated [DATE] reports R10 has a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 3, indicating R10 has severe cognitive deficits and is not capable of daily decision making. R10's MDS indicates that R10 requires total assistance of 1 staff with showers/bathing. Per R10's medical record, R10 is to receive showers twice weekly.
On 1/23/23 at 12:30 PM, Surveyor made observations of R10. R10 was noted to be laying in bed, in a hospital gown positioned on their right side facing the wall. R10's hair appeared disheveled and greasy at this time. Surveyor observed R10's closet. R10's closet was noted with ample clothing.
On 1/23/23 at 2:55 PM, Surveyor made observations of R10. R10 was noted to be laying in bed, in a hospital gown positioned on their back. R10's hair appeared disheveled and greasy at this time. Surveyor observed R10's closet. R10's closet was noted with ample clothing.
On 1/24/23 at 9:25 AM, Surveyor made observations of R10. R10 was noted to be laying in bed, in a hospital gown positioned on their back. R10's hair appeared disheveled and greasy at this time. Surveyor observed R10's closet. R10's closet was noted with ample clothing.
On 1/24/23 at 12:30 PM, Surveyor made observations of R10. R10 was noted to be laying in bed, in a hospital gown positioned on their back. R10's hair appeared disheveled and greasy at this time. Surveyor observed R10's fingernails which were long and appeared dirty. Surveyor observed R10's closet. R10's closet was noted with ample clothing.
On 1/24/23 at 1:30 PM, Surveyor made observations of R10. R10 was noted to be laying in bed, in a hospital gown positioned on their back. R10's hair appeared disheveled and greasy at this time. Surveyor observed R10's closet. R10's closet was noted with ample clothing.
On 1/24/23 at 2:06 PM, Surveyor conducted interview with LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)-CC. Surveyor asked LPN-CC if residents should be wearing hospital gowns if they have adequate amounts of clothes in their closets. LPN-CC responded that it would be a resident's preference if they would like to get dressed. Surveyor asked LPN-CC if residents who are not able to make their own decisions should receive ADL cares such as bathing and dressing in accordance with their care plan. LPN-CC responded I would believe so.
On 1/25/23, Surveyor requested facility's bathing documentation for R10. Surveyor reviewed R10's bathing documentation for the last 30 days. Surveyor was unable to identify that R10 received bathing twice weekly as indicated by their plan of care.
On 1/25/23 at 3:00 PM, Surveyor reported concerns related to R10's general appearance including disheveled, greasy hair, long fingernails and no evidence of bathing for the previous 30 days. No additional information was supplied by facility at this time.
3. R64 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of cerebral infarction, vascular dementia and lung cancer.
R64's Annual MDS assessment dated [DATE] reports R64 is rarely to never understood and is not capable of daily decision making. R64's MDS indicates that R64 requires extensive assistance of 1 staff with showers/bathing. Per R64's medical record, R64 is to receive showers twice weekly.
On 1/23/23 at 12:37 PM, Surveyor made observations of R64. R64 was ambulating independently in the hallway. R64's hair appeared to be disheveled and greasy. R64's facial hair appeared very long and unkempt.
On 1/23/23 at 3:40 PM, Surveyor made observations of R64. R64 was ambulating independently in the hallway. R64's hair appeared to be disheveled and greasy. R64's facial hair appeared very long and unkempt.
On 1/24/23 at 8:40 AM, Surveyor made observations of R64. R64 was ambulating independently in their room. R64's hair appeared to be disheveled and greasy. R64's facial hair appeared very long and unkempt.
On 1/24/23 at 12:45 PM, Surveyor made observations of R64. R64 was ambulating independently in the hallway. R64's hair appeared to be disheveled and greasy. R64's facial hair appeared very long and unkempt.
On 1/24/23 at 2:06 PM, Surveyor conducted interview with LPN-CC. Surveyor asked LPN-CC if residents who are not able to make their own decisions should receive ADL cares such as bathing and dressing in accordance with their care plan. LPN-CC responded I would believe so.
On 1/25/23, Surveyor requested facility's bathing documentation for R64. Surveyor reviewed R64's bathing documentation for the last 30 days. Surveyor was unable to identify that R64 received bathing twice weekly as indicated by their plan of care.
On 1/25/23 at 3:00 PM, Surveyor reported concerns related to R64's general appearance including disheveled, greasy hair and unkempt facial hair. No additional information was supplied by facility at this time.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interviews, that facility did not always ensure that they obtained accurate weights to be able to comprehensively assess 1 out of 9 (R80) residents who were at nutritional risk for weight loss.
* A review of R80's weights using multiple methods of obtaining weights reflected R80 had various weight losses and weight gains from one week to another. On 10/30/22 R80 weighed 210 pounds and on 10/30/22 the same date was noted to also weight 269 pounds.
R80's weight on 10/30/22 was 269 pounds. On 11/9/22, R80's weight 241.6. On 12/1/22, R80's weight was 230.4 pounds etc. The dietician disputed the weight value with no further follow up. Staff were not consistently using one method to weigh R80. R80's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) [NAME] did not indicated in which manner R80 should be weighed.
This is evidenced by:
Policy Review: Weight Monitoring Program, last revised 9/1/22.
Each resident's weight will be monitored consistently and closely by the interdisciplinary team. All residents with patterned or significant weight changes will be assessed by the facility's interdisciplinary team as indicated. Interventions to address nutritional issues will be initiated and incorporated into the resident's care plan and re-evaluated on a timely and periodic basis.
Procedure:
1. Upon admission/ readmission to the facility, the nursing staff will weigh each resident, establish an accurate weight, and document the weight weekly × 4 weeks and at least monthly thereafter or as ordered by the physician. The Dietician will determine ideal/desired body weight and document in the record.
2. Weights are to be taken (by nursing staff) at least monthly or as ordered by the physician. If a pattered or significant weight loss or gain is noted, the resident is to be re-weighed using a consistent scale.
3. Scales should be checked routinely for accuracy by the maintenance/designee
4. In the event of a pattered or significant weight loss/gain of at least 5% in 30 days, 7.5% in 90 days or 10% in 180 days, the following interventions will be carried out:
Notification of attending physician by the nursing staff. Notification of Dietician. The Dietician will assess the resident, document the assessment and make recommendations. Orders may be obtained for nutritional supplements or other
5. If the resident's significant weight loss/gain is explainable (i.e., weight reduction program, dialysis, diuretic therapy), documentation must be entered into the resident's medical record to support this determination, with appropriate revisions to the care plan as needed.
R80 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R80's diagnosis include sepsis due to Methicillin Susceptible Staphylococcus Aureus, acute respiratory failure, type 2 Diabetes, congestive heart failure, acute kidney failure, Hyperlipidemia and depression,.
A review of the admission MDS (Minimum Data Set), dated 11/6/22 indicates that R80 is BIMS (brief interview for mental status ) of 15. No behaviors present during reference period. R80 needs extensive assistance with activities of daily living. R80 does experience pain, almost constantly, at a pain rating of 7 (0-10) scale. R80's weight is documented at 269 pounds and has not had a weight loss or gain.
Surveyor conducted a review of R80's Individual Plan of Care which indicated that R80 has an alteration in nutritional status r/t a therapeutic diet. Date Initiated: 11/02/2022.
Interventions included:
o Weight maintenance thru next care plan review date.
o Weigh resident every week x 4 weeks after admission/readmission, then monthly
Date Initiated: 11/02/2022
Weights:
1/4/2023
234.3 Lbs Sitting
12/27/2022
236.0 Lbs Sit down scale
12/26/2022
230.0 Lbs Sit down scale
12/23/2022
222.7 Lbs Sit down scale (Dietician- R disputed this value on 12/28/22)
12/22/2022
232.0 Lbs Standing
12/19/2022
234.0 Lbs Sit down scale
12/12/2022
225.0 Lbs Sit down scale (Dietician - R disputed this value on 12/28/22)
12/1/2022
230.4 Lbs Sit down scale (Dietician-R dispute value on 12/9/22)
11/9/2022
241.6 Lbs Sitting
10/30/2022
269.0 Lbs Mechanical Lift (Dietician-R disputed this value on 12/28/22)
10/30/2022
210.0 Lbs Mechanical Lift (data error)
A review of the weights shows that there were various methods to obtaining R80's weights such as using the mechanical lift scale, standing on the scale and sitting down on the scale. It was noted that there was also various weights recorded, showing weight loss and weight gains from week to week.
An admission Nutritional Assessment was completed on 11/2/22 which indicated; R80's weight is documented as 269 pounds. R80 assessed. Reported decreased appetite over the past 3 weeks r/t increased back pain and decreased oral intake. RN aware. Recorded average intake also poor at 44%. Preferences gathered. R80 reported 10# weight loss over the past month. No wasting or edema noted. R80 with increased needs for LBM maintenance and skin integrity. Reviewed over high protein foods with resident. Stressed importance of consumption at this time. Offered additional snacks for R80. Resident declined at this time. R80 open to trying house shake once daily. Current diet and new supplementation appropriate to meet needs daily. Est needs 78.1 kg adjbw: 1953 kcal (25 kcal/kg), 78-94 g (1-1.2 g/kg), 1953 ml/kcal. Weight at admission and then x4 weeks. RD ( Registered Dietician) to f/u PRN (as needed).
The Significant change nutritional assessment dated [DATE] indicates R80 weighs 242.
Assessment/ progress note: Weight trigger: Current weight of 241.6# reflects -5.0% change [ Comparison Weight 10/30/2022, 269.0 Lbs, -10.2% , -27.4 Lbs ] over the past month. Receiving regular (liberalized) diet with improving average oral intake of 71%. R80 continues to consume House shake QD. Recommending continuing. Adding additional snacks throughout the day. R80 continues to state main barrier to intake is pain and nausea. Currently on anti-emetics. RN aware. Encouraged smaller more frequent meals/snacks. Recommended sipping on fluids throughout the day to help with Nausea. No new labs available. Medications reviewed. Diuretics present. Fluid shifts may impact weight changes. Current diet remains appropriate to meet needs daily. RD to f/u PRN.
On 12/16/2022 16:01 (4:01pm) the Nutritional Assessment Progress Note Text documents: Weight trigger: Current weight of 225# reflects -5.0% change [ Comparison Weight 11/9/2022, 241.6 Lbs, -6.9% , -16.6 Lbs ] over the past month. Receiving Regular diet with poor oral intake average of 61%. Currently on House Shake QD (every day). Increasing to TID (three times a day) r/t continued poor oral intake. Continued to recommend focusing on high protein foods daily. R80 states pain improved since admission but still remains present. RN aware. Hx of T2DM, CHF, HLD. Discouraged consumption of high fat/greasy/fried/concentrated sweet/sodium laden foods and seasonings. Hesitant to further restrict diet r/t poor oral intake. Continuing diet liberalization. No new labs present. R80 currently on diuretics. Fluid changes may impact weight changes. Continues to meet fluid needs per report. Recommended to continue especially while on diuretics. Medications reviewed. Current diet and additional supplementation remain appropriate to meet needs daily. RD to f/u PRN.
On 01/25/23 at 11:59 a.m., Surveyor conducted an interview with Dietician- R regarding R80's documented weights and the number of times the accuracy was questioned by Dietician- R. Dietician- R stated he has had many conversations with staff about the proper way to weigh a resident and that the same method needs to be used for accuracy. Surveyor asked Dietician- R how the staff are to know what method to weigh each resident. Dietician- R stated it should be on the individual plan of care and it is based on their transfer status. Dietician - R stated he runs a weekly report on resident weights and the report flags any changes that occur for 5 % 7% or 10 % differences. Surveyor asked if there is a concern that staff are not obtaining weights correctly and using the same method each time. Dietician- R stated yes and he has addressed this with Administrator- A who then relayed it to the nursing managers. The nursing managers were then supposed to address it with the direct care staff. Dietician- R stated he will ask for reweighs if the weight appears to be way off. Either I ask and they get it for me or I'm obtaining the reweigh. Each unit should have a Hoyer and sit to stand with the capability to obtain a weight.
On 01/25/23 at 02:00 p.m., Surveyor interviewed Director of Nursing (DON) - B regarding staff obtaining residents weights and the inaccuracies that have been noted. DON- B stated that we have had some issue with Hoyers and taking the weights. DON- B stated the facility got different scales. DON- B sated that they continue to follow- up on the accuracy of the weights and that it is a work in progress. When the staff do the weights they document in the vital signs tab. DON- B stated they are working on a process for collaborating all the scales.
The Nutrition Note dated 1/25/2023 at 6:15 p.m., followed up with R80 regarding weight trends. R80 reported being edematous at admission to facility. Hx of CHF noted. R80 continues diuretics at this time. Weight trends stable. Continues house supplement TID for LBM maintenance. Average oral intake of 90% noted. Continuing liberalized diet. RD to f/u PRN.
Surveyor conducted an interview with LPN- P on 1/30/23 at 1:33 p.m. regarding staff obtaining resident weights. LPN- P stated that the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) will usually get the weights on bath days and the way they obtain the weight is based on how the resident transfers. (i.e. Hoyer, sit to stand).
Surveyor conducted an interview with CNA- Q on 1/30/23 at 1:36 p.m. regarding how the staff know which means to obtain a resident weight. CNA- Q stated that it is written on the CNA [NAME].
Surveyor conducted a review of R80's CNA [NAME] and it was not indicated in which manner to weigh R80. R80's transfer status was that she requires extensive assist of 1 staff with wheeled walker.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review the Facility did not ensure the physician acted upon recommendations by the pharmacist for 1 (R53) of 2 Residents reviewed with pharmacy recommendations.
On 12/20/...
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Based on interview and record review the Facility did not ensure the physician acted upon recommendations by the pharmacist for 1 (R53) of 2 Residents reviewed with pharmacy recommendations.
On 12/20/22 Consultant Pharmacist-Z recommended clarification of indications for use for R53's Risperidone 0.25 mg (milligrams) with directions to give one tablet by mouth one time a day for sleep. This recommendations was not acted upon by the physician and on 1/17/23 Consultant Pharmacist-Z drug regimen report recommended the same clarification.
Findings include:
The Documentation and Communication of Consultant Pharmacist Recommendations policy and procedure from 2006 American Society of Consultant Pharmacists and Med-Pass, Inc. (Revised January 2018) under procedures includes documentation of B.) Comments and recommendations concerning medication therapy are communicated in a timely fashion. The timing of these recommendations should enable a response prior to the next medication regimen review. In the event of a problem requiring immediate attention of the prescriber, the responsible prescriber or physician's designee is contacted by the consultant pharmacist or the facility, and the prescriber response is documented on the consultant pharmacist review record or elsewhere in the resident's medical record.
R53's diagnoses includes chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure, unspecified severe protein calorie malnutrition, Alzheimer's disease, and atrial fibrillation.
The physician's order dated 12/19/22 documents Risperidone tablet 0.25 mg with directions to give one tablet by mouth one time a day for sleep.
The pharmacy note dated 12/20/22 documents Pharmacist Medication Regimen Review
Review of Medical History, Diagnosis, Pharmacy Orders and Administration Record.:
Additional Comments:
Pharmacist Statement: Medication regimen review completed. Recommendations are documented in a separate, written report.
Name and Title of Reviewing Pharmacist
The pharmacy note dated 1/17/23 documents Pharmacist Medication Regimen Review
Review of Medical History, Diagnosis, Pharmacy Orders and Administration Record:
Additional Comments:
Pharmacist Statement: Medication regimen review completed. Recommendations are documented in a separate, written report.
Name and Title of Reviewing Pharmacist:
On 1/26/23 at 1:34 p.m. Surveyor asked Regional Clinical of Operations-D for R53's pharmacy recommendations dated 12/20/22 & 1/17/23.
On 1/26/23 at 3:04 p.m. during the end of the day meeting Surveyor informed Administrator-A, DON (Director of Nursing)-B, Corporate Consultant-C and Regional Clinical of Operations-D Surveyor had received R53's pharmacy recommendation dated 1/17/23 but did not receive the 12/20/22 recommendation.
On 1/30/23 at 7:45 a.m. Surveyor reviewed R53's pharmacy recommendations. R53's pharmacy recommendation dated 12/20/22 documents Risperidone tablet 0.25 mg Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for sleep. Indications related to antipsychotic use are typically limited to those indicated in prescribing guidelines. Please consider clarification of indication of use.
Surveyor noted the physician does not address or sign the pharmacy recommendation dated 12/20/22.
R53's pharmacy recommendation dated 1/17/23 documents MRR (medication regimen review) Date: 12/20/22 Recommendation: Risperidone tablet 0.25 mg Give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for sleep. Indications related to antipsychotic use are typically limited to those indicated in prescribing guidelines. Please consider clarification of indication of use.
At the bottom of this form documents CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) guidelines require pharmacist recommendations be reviewed, acted upon, or clinical rationale documented.
Surveyor noted the physician does not address or sign the pharmacy recommendation dated 1/17/23.
Surveyor was unable to locate in R53's medical record the prescriber addressed the pharmacy recommendations dated 12/20/22 & 1/17/23.
On 1/30/23 at 8:05 a.m. Surveyor asked DON-B what is the Facility's system regarding pharmacy recommendations. DON-B informed Surveyor they print out the recommendations, separate them according to the doctor and either fax or have the nurse practitioner sign them. Surveyor asked where the signed pharmacy recommendations are kept. DON-B informed Surveyor they go to medical records department as part of their medical record. Surveyor asked DON-B who follows up to ensure the doctor addresses the pharmacist recommendations. DON-B informed Surveyor either the nursing managers or herself. Surveyor showed DON-B R53's pharmacy recommendations dated 12/20/22 & 1/17/23 which have not been addressed or signed. Surveyor asked for R53's signed recommendations. DON-B informed Surveyor she will have to get back to Surveyor.
On 1/30/23 at 12:26 p.m. Surveyor asked DON-B if she is able to provide Surveyor with R53's pharmacy recommendations dated 12/20/22 & 1/17/23 with documentation the physician addressed this recommendation. DON-B informed Surveyor it was not done. R53's physician did not address the pharmacy recommendation dated 12/20/22 & again on 1/17/23.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the Facility did not ensure that 1 (R53) of 5 Residents were free from unnecessary drugs. ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the Facility did not ensure that 1 (R53) of 5 Residents were free from unnecessary drugs.
* R53 received Risperidone (Risperdal) 0.25 mg (milligrams) once daily without indications for use.
Finding include:
The Psychotropic Drug Use policy which is not dated under Objective documents All residents have the right to be free from unnecessary medications imposed for the purposes of discipline or convenience and not required to treat medical symptoms.
Based on a comprehensive assessment of a resident, the facility will assure the residents are not given psychotropic medications unless psychotropic drug therapy is necessary to treat a specific condition and residents who use psychotropic drugs receive gradual dose reductions and behavioral interventions unless clinically contraindicated, with the ultimate goal to discontinue these drugs as appropriate.
Under Policy documents Psychotropic use: Antipsychotic drugs will be used only after identifying and assessing possible underlying causes of the symptoms to be treated including environmental and psychosocial stressors, and treatable medical conditions. Prior to the administration of a PRN (as needed) psychotropic medication, non-pharmacological interventions will be attempted and documented in the resident's clinical record. The clinical record will document one or more of the following specific conditions for implementation of an antipsychotic medication:
a.) Schizophrenia
b.) Schizo-affective disorder
c.) Delusional disorder
d.) Mood disorders e.g. mania, bipolar disorder, depression with psychotic features, and treatment refractory major depression
e.) Acute psychotic episodes
f.) Brief reactive psychosis
g.) Schizophreniform disorder
h.) Atypical psychosis
i.) Tourette's disease
j.) Huntington's disease
k.) Organic mental syndromes including Alzheimer's disease or dementia with associated psychotic and/or agitated features.
The Interdisciplinary Team will quantify (number of episodes) and objectively review specific behaviors (hitting, paranoia, delusions) when implementing antipsychotic medications that cause the resident to: Present a danger to themselves, President a danger to others, Display impairment in functional ability (as a result of the behavior).
R53 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which includes chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure, unspecified severe protein calorie malnutrition, Alzheimer's disease, and atrial fibrillation.
The physician's order dated 12/19/22 documents Risperidone tablet 0.25 mg with directions to give one tablet by mouth one time a day for sleep.
On 1/26/23 at 8:14 a.m. Surveyor met with LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Unit Manager-H to discuss R53. Surveyor inquired if R53 has any behaviors. LPN Unit Manager-H informed Surveyor not since R53 has been on her unit and R53 is usually pleasant. Surveyor inquired if psych services has seen R53. LPN Manager-H informed Surveyor she doesn't see him on her list. Surveyor inquired what this list is. LPN Unit Manager-H explained they have an in house psych NP (Nurse Practitioner) who works with [name of medical group]. Surveyor asked LPN Unit Manager-H why R53 is receiving Risperdal (Risperidone). LPN Unit Manager-H replied not sure, don't see a diagnosis. My nurse put it in for sleep. Surveyor inquired if they do sleep assessments. LPN Unit Manager-H informed Surveyor if a resident or family complains of restless or not getting enough sleep they will do a three day study. LPN Unit Manager-H informed Surveyor when R53 was first admitted on [DATE] looks like he was already on the Risperdal. Surveyor asked LPN Unit Manager-H if there was any assessment as to why R53 needs this antipsychotic. LPN Unit Manager-H informed Surveyor she's not sure but can find out. Surveyor informed LPN Unit Manager-H Surveyor did note an order dated 12/2/22 for Risperidone 0.25 mg with directions to give one tablet by mouth for antipsychotic which is not an indication for use. LPN Unit Manager-H informed Surveyor she is going to talk to medical records or admission for the paperwork when first admitted as she doesn't see it in the electronic medical record.
On 1/26/23 at 9:53 a.m. Surveyor asked LPN Unit Manager-H if she has information regarding R53's Risperdal. LPN Unit Manager-H replied no and explained she's been with another Surveyor.
On 1/26/23 at 10:53 a.m. LPN Unit Manager-H informed Surveyor she couldn't find any diagnosis for R53's Risperdal and they must of missed it. LPN Unit Manager-H informed Surveyor the only thing she recalls is MDS (minimum data set) talking to a nurse practitioner and the nurse practitioner didn't want to do anything at the time because they didn't have a diagnosis. Surveyor asked LPN Unit Manager-H about R53's diagnoses of sleep for the Risperdal. LPN Unit Manager-H informed Surveyor it's not an appropriate diagnosis.
On 1/26/23 at 10:29 a.m. Surveyor asked MDS Coordinator/LPN-AA why R53 is on Risperdal (Risperidone). MDS Coordinator/LPN-AA informed Surveyor R53 was admitted with an antipsychotic and also had adult failure to thrive & dementia. MDS Coordinator/LPN-AA explained when R53 was first admitted he was a PAN (post acute network) patient and they have been bringing up and trying to address indications for psychotropic medication. MDS Coordinator/LPN-AA informed Surveyor they get resistance from PAN staff to do a gradual dose reduction and discontinue medication. MDS Coordinator/LPN-AA informed Surveyor R53 had follow up with [first name] our psych who reviewed the gradual dose reduction and indications but then R53 ended up being discharged . Surveyor informed MDS Coordinator/LPN-AA when R53 returned from the hospital the indication for use of Risperdal was sleep. MDS Coordinator/LPN-AA informed Surveyor she doesn't think she was the one who coded him and they will have to readdress this with the NP to get the medication discontinued. Surveyor asked where [first name] psych's information would be. MDS Coordinator/LPN-AA informed Surveyor she thinks he emails it to the unit managers. Surveyor informed MDS Coordinator/LPN-AA Surveyor spoke to LPN Unit Manager-H and R53 was not seen by psych. MDS Coordinator/LPN-AA informed Surveyor she doesn't know if he is psych and that he comes maybe once or twice a month. MDS Coordinator/LPN-AA informed Surveyor she's not sure if he's attached to psych or just reviews the medication. Surveyor determined later MDS Coordinator/LPN-AA was referring to Consultant Pharmacist-Z.
R53's MD/NP notes dated 12/6/22, 12/7/22, 12/17/22, 12/19/22, & 1/19/23 do not address the indication for R53 receiving Risperdal 0.25 mg once daily.
On 1/26/23 at 3:04 p.m. Surveyor informed Administrator-A, DON (Director of Nursing)-B, Corporate Consultant-C and Regional Clinical of Operations-D R53 is receiving Risperdal (Risperidone) an antipsychotic for sleep.
The nurses note dated 1/26/23 at 5:13 p.m. documents Call placed to [name of] hospice in regards to DC (discontinue) of Risperidone. Message also left for POA (power of attorney)/daughter [name] to update in regards to DC of Risperidone.
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review the Facility did not ensure there was a medication error rate below 5 percent. There were 2 medication errors in 32 opportunities which resulted in a...
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Based on observation, interview, and record review the Facility did not ensure there was a medication error rate below 5 percent. There were 2 medication errors in 32 opportunities which resulted in a medication error rate of 6.25%. Medication errors were identified for R34 & R84.
* R34 received the incorrect dose of Sertraline HCL. R34 received 100 mg (milligrams). The physician orders are for 125 mg of Sertraline.
* R84 received the incorrect dose of Vitamin B-12. R84 received 200 mcg (micrograms). R84 should have received 500 mcg.
Findings include:
1. On 1/23/23 at 8:40 a.m. Surveyor observed RN (Registered Nurse)-O pour 30 ml (milliliters) of Pro Stat into a medication cup for R34 and cleanse her hands. RN-O then prepare R34's medication which consisted of Tylenol 325 mg two tablets, EC (enteric coated) Aspirin 325 mg one tablet, Benztropine Mesylate 0.5 mg one tablet, Benztropine Mesylate 1 mg one tablet, Multivitamin with minerals one tablet, Divalproex Sodium 500 mg two tablets, Duloxetine 60 mg one capsule, Furosemide 40 mg one tablet, Gabapentin 100 mg three capsules, Levothyroxine 25 mcg (micrograms) one tablet, Naproxen 500 mg one tablet, Fish Oil 1000 mg one capsule, Omeprazole 20 mg one capsule, Potassium Chloride 10 meq (milliequivalents) two tablets, Vitamin D3 50 mcg (2000 iu) one tablet and Sertraline hcl 100mg one tablet.
On 1/23/23 at 8:50 a.m. Surveyor verified with RN-O there are 21 tablets/capsules in the medication cup.
On 1/23/23 at 8:51 a.m. RN-O administered the Pro Stat to R34 and gave him a drink of water. RN-O then administered R34's medication whole with water.
On 1/23/23 at 9:58 a.m. Surveyor informed RN-O Surveyor would like to see R34's medication blister packs which RN-O provided to Surveyor. Surveyor noted there are two blister packs for R34's Sertraline. One blister pack is Sertraline 100 mg and the other is Sertraline 25 mg with directions for one tablet by mouth once daily with 100 mg (total dose = 125 mg) for depression.
On 1/23/23 at 9:59 a.m. Surveyor informed RN-O she administered R34 Sertraline 100 mg but did not administer Sertraline 25 mg for a total dose of 125 mg. Surveyor informed RN-O Surveyor had verified the number of tablets/capsules in R34's medication cup prior to administration. RN-O informed Surveyor she will give the 25 mg now.
On 1/23/23 at 10:01 a.m. RN-O informed R34 this is the one pill missing and explained to R34 he takes 125 mg but she gave him 100 mg. RN-O stated here is the 25 mg and administered Sertraline 25 mg to R34.
This observation resulted in one medication error for R34.
2. On 1/24/23 at 6:57 a.m. Surveyor observed Med Tech-X obtain R84's vital signs and cleanse her hands.
On 1/24/23 at 7:00 a.m. Med Tech-X prepared R84's medication which consisted of Carvedilol 12.5 mg one tablet, Multivitamin one tablet, and Vitamin B12 100 mcg two tablets. Med Tech-X informed Surveyor she doesn't have Spironolactone 25 mg.
On 1/24/23 at 7:05 a.m. Surveyor verified with Med Tech-X there are 4 tablets in R84's medication cup.
On 1/24/23 at 7:05 a.m. Med Tech-X informed R84 she has her medication, there is one medication missing which she is going to speak with the nurse about. Med Tech-X then administered R84's medication whole with water.
On 1/24/23 at 9:15 a.m. Surveyor reviewed R84's physician orders and noted there is an order dated 12/27/22 which documents Vitamin B12 tablet (Cyanocobalamin) with instructions to give 500 mg by mouth one time a day. Surveyor noted 500 mg should be 500 mcg.
On 1/24/23 at 12:33 p.m. Surveyor informed RN (Registered Nurse) Unit Manager-Y of the observation of Med Tech-X administering R84 two tablets of Vitamin B-12 100 mcg which is not according to R84's physician orders. RN Unit Manager-Y informed Surveyor she wants to check the bottle in the medication cart but needs to wait for the nurse for the keys.
On 1/24/23 at 12:47 p.m. RN Unit Manager-Y opened the rehab medication cart and noted there are two bottles of Vitamin B12. One bottle is 500 mcg and the other is 100 mcg. Surveyor informed RN Unit Manager-Y Med Tech-X dispensed two tablets from the Vitamin B 100 mcg bottle. RN Unit Manager-Y informed Surveyor she doesn't know why Med Tech-X did this.
This observation resulted in one medication error for R84.
On 1/24/23 at 3:14 p.m. Administrator-A, DON (Director of Nursing)-B, Corporate Consultant-C and Regional Clinical of Operations-D were informed of the medication errors for R34 & R84.
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and interview the Facility did not have bath towels and wash cloths available for personal cares. Multiple observations of the 4 of 4 linen rooms on 1/26/23 revealed no bath towel...
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Based on observation and interview the Facility did not have bath towels and wash cloths available for personal cares. Multiple observations of the 4 of 4 linen rooms on 1/26/23 revealed no bath towels or wash cloths. The 4 linen rooms were located on the Rehab unit, West, North and South units.
The Facility has a census of 92 Residents.
Findings include:
On 1/26/23 at 8:41 a.m. Surveyor asked CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)-FF if there are times when Residents don't receive their scheduled showers. CNA-FF replied yes. Surveyor inquired why. CNA-FF informed Surveyor because there are no towels. Surveyor inquired how often this occurs. CNA-FF indicated quite frequently.
On 1/26/23 at 8:47 a.m. Surveyor checked the clean linen room on the rehab unit. Surveyor did not observe any wash cloths or any towels.
On 1/26/23 at 8:50 a.m. Surveyor checked the clean linen room on the west unit. Surveyor did not observe any wash cloths or towels in this clean linen room. Surveyor did observe a cart in the room but there wasn't any wash cloths or towels on the cart.
On 1/26/23 at 8:52 a.m. Surveyor asked CNA-GG if there are any concerns with linen or towels. CNA-GG informed Surveyor there aren't enough towels but some residents have their own personal towels.
On 1/26/23 at 8:55 a.m. Surveyor checked the clean linen room on the north unit. Surveyor observed only 1 bath towel in the clean linen room.
On 1/26/23 at 8:57 a.m. Surveyor asked CNA-U if there is concern with not enough towels. CNA-U replied yes and explained they had some this morning that she used for a few wash up and will have to wait for the next time they are delivered to get some more towels. Surveyor asked CNA-U when linen, towels, & wash cloths are delivered to the unit. CNA-U informed Surveyor honestly there is not a set time and she can't say. CNA-U informed Surveyor hopefully by lunch time they will get more towels. Surveyor asked CNA-U if there are no towels or wash cloths how does she provide cares to Residents. CNA-U informed Surveyor she will use wipes, depending on how bad the incontinence is she will use a bath blanket. Surveyor asked CNA-U how she dries Residents. CNA-U replied with a bath blanket too. Surveyor asked CNA-U if there are times when Resident's showers aren't completed because there are no towels or wash cloths. CNA-U replied plenty of times.
On 1/26/23 at 9:03 a.m. Surveyor asked CNA-HH if there are any concerns with not having linen or towels. CNA-HH informed Surveyor depends if there is a call in in laundry.
On 1/26/23 at 9:05 a.m. Surveyor checked the South clean linen room. Surveyor observed there are no wash cloths or towels.
On 1/26/23 at 9:06 a.m. Surveyor asked CNA-II if there is a concern with not having enough towels or wash cloths. CNA-II informed Surveyor sometimes there are none in the clean linen room. CNA-II indicated they are told to take a bed blanket to wash up their residents. Surveyor inquired how often there isn't enough towels or wash cloths. CNA-II informed Surveyor it depends on the day and if there is staff in the laundry. Surveyor asked CNA-II if there is any time she can't give a Resident a shower because there are no towels or wash cloths. CNA-II replied yes definitely and stated it was a good thing they had some this morning as she was able to give 2 showers. Surveyor inquired if she has reported she wasn't able to give a Resident their shower because of no towels. CNA-II informed there are shower sheets which they are suppose to explain why a resident didn't get a shower or in PCC (pointclickcare) a note stating why the shower wasn't given. Surveyor asked CNA-II if she would write on the shower sheet there were no towels available. CNA-II informed Surveyor she would but didn't know what other staff do.
On 1/26/23 at 10:43 a.m. Surveyor checked the clean linen room on the rehab unit. Surveyor did not observe any towels or wash cloths.
On 1/26/23 at 10:45 a.m. Surveyor checked the clean linen room on the west unit. Surveyor did not observe any towels or wash cloths.
On 1/26/23 at 10:46 a.m. Surveyor checked the clean linen room on the north unit. Surveyor did not observe any towels or wash cloths.
On 1/26/23 at 12:36 p.m. Surveyor checked the clean linen room on the rehab unit. Surveyor did not observe any towels or wash cloths.
On 1/26/23 at 12:38 p.m. Surveyor checked the clean linen room on the west unit. Surveyor did not observe any towels or wash cloths.
On 1/26/23 at 12:52 p.m. during the tour of the laundry with Laundry-EE, Surveyor inquired when Laundry-EE delivers towels to the units. Laundry-EE informed Surveyor as soon as she has enough to take out to each wing. Surveyor observed a small stack of towels & wash cloths folded and asked if these are the only towels she has to deliver to the units. Laundry-EE replied yes but she took out towels out twice already. Surveyor counted the folded towels and noted there are 16 towels and 3 wash cloths. Surveyor asked Laundry-EE if staff has complained there are enough towels or wash cloths. Laundry-EE informed Surveyor she has heard complaints from 2nd shift staff that they never have towels and never sees the person from the laundry on the floor. Surveyor asked if there are scheduled times when she delivers linen & towels. Laundry-EE informed Surveyor as soon as the bin is full and there is enough to bring out to the units she will deliver to the units and collect the soiled linen. Surveyor inquired if there is a certain number of towels she delivers to each unit. Laundry-EE informed Surveyor she tries to split everything up between the four units. Surveyor asked Laundry-EE if there are par (periodic automatic replenishment) levels for what each unit should receive. Laundry-EE replied no. Surveyor asked Laundry-EE if there are any towels she still needs to wash. Laundry-EE replied she needs to go to the units and collect but is not sure if they are finished with lunch. Surveyor informed Laundry-EE of the observations of no towels or wash cloths in the clean linen room on all four units. Laundry-EE stated that's what I mean, put towels out twice, don't think there is enough towels but not sure what their budget is.
On 1/26/23 at 2:06 p.m. Surveyor checked the clean linen room on the rehab unit. Surveyor observed there are 2 towels and no wash cloths.
On 1/26/23 at 2:07 p.m. Surveyor checked the clean linen room on the west unit. Surveyor observed there are 5 towels and 1 wash cloth.
On 1/26/23 at 2:08 p.m. Surveyor checked the clean linen room on the north unit. Surveyor observed there are 8 towels and 3 wash cloths.
On 1/26/23 at 2:10 p.m. Surveyor checked the clean linen room on the south unit. Surveyor observed there are 7 towels and 2 wash cloths.
On 1/26/23 at 3:04 p.m. Surveyor informed Administrator-A, DON (Director of Nursing)-B, Corporate Consultant-C and Regional Clinical of Operations-D of the multiple observations of no towels or wash cloths in the clean linen rooms. Surveyor asked Administrator-A for a count of the number of towels and wash cloths in the building today (1/26/23).
On 1/30/23 at 8:10 a.m. Surveyor verified the number of towels written on a small piece of paper with Administrator-A. On 1/26/23 there were 83 towels and 52 wash cloths. Surveyor was provided with a receipt from Costco dated 1/27/23 which included 17 packages, each package with 6 towels and 9 packages, each package with of 24 wash cloths. Surveyor was also provided with 3 orders from Amazon. Three packages containing 12 towels each was shipped on December 26, 2022, 4 packages containing 50 wash cloths each was shipped on December 27, 2022, and three packages containing 12 towels each was shipped on January 5, 2023. Surveyor was also provided with 3 order history details. One shipment of one item was delivered on 11/7/22, one shipment of one time has a status of return received, and one shipment of one item has a status of in process and is arriving on 2/2/23. These order history details only has a picture of towels but does not indicate how many were ordered.
On 1/30/23 at 9:19 a.m. Surveyor asked R58 if there was a concern with not having enough towels or wash cloths. R58 informed Surveyor a couple times he didn't receive a shower because there were no towels or wash cloths.
On 1/30/23 at 9:35 a.m. Surveyor asked R75 if there are any problems with not having enough towels. R75 informed Surveyor sometimes they are out of them but she has her own towels she can use.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0730
(Tag F0730)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review the Facility did not ensure 1 CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)-E of 5 randomly selected CNAs had a performance review at least once every 12 months. This deficien...
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Based on interview and record review the Facility did not ensure 1 CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)-E of 5 randomly selected CNAs had a performance review at least once every 12 months. This deficient practice has the potential to affect those residents whom CNA-E provides care to.
A performance review was not completed for CNA-E in 2022.
Findings include:
On 1/23/23 Surveyor randomly selected 5 CNA's (CNA/Med Tech-F, CNA-E, CNA-U, CNA-V, & CNA-W) from the Facility's employee list to review for performance reviews.
On 1/23/23 at 11:45 a.m. Surveyor provided CNA/Med Tech-F, CNA-E, CNA-U, CNA-V & CNA-W's names to Administrator-A and requested their performance reviews.
On 1/26/23 at 9:52 a.m. Surveyor reviewed the performance reviews for CNA/Med Tech-F, CNA-E, CNA-U, CNA-V & CNA-W.
CNA-E was hired on 1/22/19. A performance review was completed on 1/16/21. Surveyor was not able to locate a performance review in 2022 for CNA-E.
On 1/26/23 at 10:48 a.m. Surveyor informed HR (Human Resources)-G the last performance review provided to Surveyor for CNA-E is dated 1/16/21 and asked if one was completed in 2022. HR-G informed Surveyor he will look into this and get back to Surveyor.
On 1/26/23 at 1:30 p.m. Surveyor asked HR-G if he has a performance review during 2022 for CNA-E. HR-G informed Surveyor he doesn't have one then re checked CNA-E's file. HR-G informed Surveyor looks like the only one I have is from 2021. Surveyor inquired who is responsible to ensure a performance review is completed at least once every 12 months. HR-G informed Surveyor normally the staff member is responsible to turn the review into HR.
On 1/30/23 at 1:47 p.m. Surveyor informed DON (Director of Nursing)-B, Corporate Consultant-C and Regional Clinical of Operations-D of the above.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the Facility did not ensure medications were disposed of when expired, stored...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the Facility did not ensure medications were disposed of when expired, stored properly, dated when opened in 2 of 2 medication carts and 1 of 2 medication rooms affecting R72, R12, R41, R16, R59, and new admissions to the rehab unit. 1 (R84) of 1 Resident's hospital orders were not transcribed correctly.
* R72 glargine insulin vial & R12's lantus pen was not disposed of when expired.
* A med cup not labeled containing 10+ white tablets was observed in the South medication cart.
* R41's albuteral inhaler was not dated when opened.
* R16's albuteral inhaler was not disposed of when expired.
* R59's bag of 0.9% sodium chloride 100 ml (milliliters) was expired in the refrigerator located in the Rehab unit medication room.
* 2 vials of stock tuberculin were observed open & used but not dated in the refrigerator located in the Rehab unit medication room.
* R84's Vitamin B 12 hospital order dated [DATE] was not transcribed correctly.
Findings include:
1. On [DATE] at 8:31 a.m. Surveyor observed in the west medication cart for rooms 40 to
50 in the top drawer a Glargine insulin vial for R72 with a hand written notation of exp (expired) discard when new one come and a lantus insulin pen for R12 with a handwritten notation of exp. discard when new come.
On [DATE] at 8:35 a.m. Surveyor showed RN (Registered Nurse)-BB R72's insulin vial and R12's insulin pen with the handwritten notation of exp discard when new come. RN-BB indicated he would dispose of these.
2. On [DATE] at 9:01 a.m. Surveyor observed in the top drawer of the south unit's medication cart a medication cup containing approximately 10+ white tablets.
3. On [DATE] at 9:02 a.m. Surveyor observed in the top drawer of the south unit's medication cart R41's albuteral sulfate inhaler that was not dated when opened.
4. On [DATE] at 9:04 a.m. Surveyor observed in the top drawer of the south unit's medication cart an albuteral sulfate inhaler for R16. This inhaler had a written notation on the label of exp. (expired) discard when new one comes in.
On [DATE] at 9:05 a.m. Surveyor asked LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)-CC if an inhaler should be dated when started. LPN-CC informed Surveyor it should be. Surveyor showed LPN-CC R41's albuteral inhaler which is not dated. Surveyor showed LPN-CC R16's albuteral inhaler with the handwritten notation of exp. discard when new one comes in. LPN-CC informed Surveyor she doesn't know about this & should be thrown out. LPN-CC then disposed of R16's inhaler. Surveyor inquired about the multiple white tablets in the medication cup in the top drawer of the med cart. LPN-CC informed Surveyor she doesn't know what it is, haven't used them and probably should have thrown them away but left the med cup in the cart.
5. On [DATE] at 10:49 a.m. Surveyor observed the rehab's unit medication room with LPN-DD. Surveyor observed in the refrigerator a bag of 0.9% sodium chloride 100 ml (milliliter) for R59 with the expiration date of [DATE]. Surveyor showed LPN-DD this expired IV (intravenous) solution.
There were 2 vials of stock tuberculin, open & used but not dated. Surveyor asked LPN-DD if the tuberculin vials should be dated when opened. LPN-DD replied yes.
6. On [DATE] at 7:00 a.m. Surveyor observed Med Tech-X prepare and administer R84's medication which include 2 tablets of Vitamin B 12 100 mcg (micrograms).
On [DATE] at 9:15 a.m. Surveyor checked R84's physician's orders. The physician orders include an order dated [DATE] for Vitamin B 12 tablet (Cyanocobalamin) with directions to give 500 mg (milligrams) by mouth one time a day.
On [DATE] at 12:50 p.m. Surveyor spoke to RN Unit Manager-Y regarding Surveyor's observation of Med Tech-X administering 200 mcg of Vitamin B 12 to R84. Surveyor informed RN Unit Manager-Y R84's physician orders is Vitamin B 12 500 mg. Surveyor stating 1000 mcg equals 1 mg and questioned the order. Surveyor then reviewed the hospital Discharge summary dated [DATE] and noted under medications includes Vitamin B-12 500 mcg tablet. Under details documents Take 500 mcg by mouth daily. Surveyor informed RN Unit Manager-Y the hospital discharge summary documents micrograms not milligrams. RN Unit Manager-Y informed Surveyor the hospital order was transcribed incorrectly. RN Unit Manager-Y indicated no one had brought this to her attention.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure a safe, sanitary environment to help prevent the...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure a safe, sanitary environment to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 22 of 23 residents on the [NAME] Unit, 2 (R34 and R84) of 7 residents receiving medication, and 4 (R84, R387, R388, and R389) of 4 residents having blood sugars taken.
Observations were made of residents on the [NAME] Unit during mealtimes. No hand hygiene was offered to the residents prior to receiving their meals.
* An observation was made during medication pass of R34's Benztropine 0.5 mg tablet and 1 mg tablet being in the nurse's bare hand and then placed into the medication cup.
R84's Spironolactone 25 mg tablet was on the medication cart; the med tech with gloved hand picked the medication up from the medication cart, placed it in the med cup and then administered this medication to R84.
* Observations were made of residents getting their blood sugars checked and the glucometers were not cleaned between each resident affecting R84, R387, R388, and R389.
Findings:
The facility policy and procedure entitled Hand Hygiene/Handwashing dated 5/17/2022 states: Definition: Hand Hygiene means cleaning your hands by using either handwashing (washing hands with soap and water), antiseptic hand wash, or antiseptic hand run (i.e. alcohol-based sanitizer including foam or gel). Examples of When to Perform Hand Hygiene (Either Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer or Handwashing): Before eating.
On 1/23/2023 at 12:45 PM on the [NAME] Unit, Surveyor observed lunch trays being served to the residents on the [NAME] Unit. Surveyor observed lunch trays being served to residents in their rooms and six residents on the small dining area across from the nurses' station. No hand hygiene was offered to any of the residents prior to the meal being served.
On 1/25/2023 at 12:52 PM, Surveyor observed lunch trays being served to residents in their rooms and in the small dining area across from the nurses' station. No hand hygiene was offered to any of the residents prior to the meal being served.
On 1/26/2023 at 3:04 PM, Surveyor shared with Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)-A, Director of Nursing-B, Registered Nurse Consultant-C, and Corporate Consultant-D the observations at lunchtime on 1/23/2023 and 1/25/2023 of no hand hygiene offered to residents on the [NAME] Unit. NHA-A agreed residents should have their hands cleaned prior to eating. No further information was provided at that time.
2. On 1/23/23 at 8:40 a.m. Surveyor observed RN (Registered Nurse)-O prepare and administer medication to R34. During this observation RN-O punched Benztropine Mesylate 0.5 mg (milligrams) from the blister pack into the palm of her bare hand, and then place the tablet into the medication cup. RN-O punched Benztropine Mesylate 1 mg from the blister pack into the palm of her bare hand and then place the tablet into the medication cup. RN-O did not touch the rest of R34's medication.
On 1/23/23 at 8:54 a.m. Surveyor asked RN-O why she placed Benztropine Mesylate 0.5 mg & Benztropine Mesylate 1 mg into her hand prior to placing these medications in the med cup. RN-O stated I did and explained to Surveyor not suppose to touch medication.
3. On 1/24/23 at 7:13 a.m. Med Tech-X went to see if Spironolactone 25 mg is in contingency for R84.
On 1/24/23 at 7:29 a.m. Med Tech-X opened the packet containing Spironolactone 25 mg. After opening this packet the tablet fell onto the top of the medication cart. Med Tech-X placed a glove on, picked up the tablet, and placed the tablet in a medication cup. At 7:30 a.m. Med Tech-X administer the medication to R84.
On 1/24/22 at 7:33 a.m. Surveyor asked Med Tech-X why she picked R84's Spironolactone 25 mg off the medication cart, placed the medication in a medication cup and then administered the medication to R84. Med Tech-X informed Surveyor she should have thrown the medication away.
The Glucometer Cleaning policy and procedure with an effective date of 5/17/22 under guidelines documents The blood glucose monitor should be cleaned and disinfected between each resident test.
4. On 1/24/23 at 7:09 a.m. Surveyor observed LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)-DD check R388's blood sugar. LPN-DD cleansed R388's right index finger with an alcohol pad, poked this finger, squeezed the right index finger, and placed a drop of blood on the strip. LPN-DD stated the blood sugar is 228. LPN-DD removed her gloves, placed the glucometer on top of the medication cart, and cleansed her hands. At 7:14 a.m. LPN-DD administered R388 medication and then cleansed her hands. At 7:16 a.m. Surveyor observed LPN-DD place the glucometer inside the medication cart. Surveyor noted LPN-DD did not disinfect the glucometer after obtaining R388's blood sugar and before placing the glucometer in the medication cart.
Surveyor reviewed R388's medical record. Surveyor noted R388 has a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and did not note any Bloodborne diseases such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).
5. On 1/24/23 at 7:18 a.m. Surveyor observed LPN-DD cleanse her hands, remove the glucometer from the medication cart, place gloves on and place the lancet in the glucometer. Surveyor inquired if R84 has her own glucometer. LPN-DD informed Surveyor R84 does not have her own glucometer.
At 7:20 a.m. LPN-DD entered R84, cleansed R84's left middle finger with an alcohol pad, poked the finger, squeezed, and placed a drop of blood on the strip. LPN-DD stated the blood sugar is 139 and gave R84 an alcohol pad to place over her finger. LPN-DD removed her gloves, cleansed her hands and placed the glucometer on top of the medication cart.
At 7:26 a.m. Surveyor observed LPN-DD place the glucometer into the top drawer of the medication cart. Surveyor noted LPN-DD did not clean the glucometer prior to placing the glucometer in the medication cart.
Surveyor reviewed R84's medical record. Surveyor noted R84 has a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and did not note any Bloodborne diseases such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).
6. On 1/24/23 at 8:30 a.m. Surveyor observed LPN-DD check R389's blood sugar. LPN-DD placed gloves on, cleansed R389's left middle finger, poked the finger, squeezed, and placed blood on the strip. LPN-DD stated the blood sugar is 110. LPN-DD placed the glucometer in the box, went into the bathroom, removed her gloves and washed her hands.
Surveyor reviewed R389's medical record. Surveyor noted R389 has a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and did not note any Bloodborne diseases such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).
7. On 1/24/23 at 8:35 a.m. LPN-DD stated she was going to do [room of R387]. Surveyor observed LPN-DD has the box with the glucometer in the box. Surveyor asked LPN-DD if she was going to do a blood sugar. LPN-DD replied yes. Surveyor asked LPN-DD who disinfects the glucometer. LPN-DD informed Surveyor she thinks third shift and we wipe the glucometer down with a bleach wipe. LPN-DD then stated let me go get a bleach wipe. LPN-DD went to the medication cart, placed gloves on, removed a wipe from the Clorox bleach germicidal wipe container and wiped the glucometer for approximately five seconds. LPN-DD removed her gloves and walked down the hall in direction of R387's room.
On 1/24/23 at 8:38 a.m. Surveyor looked at the Clorox bleach germicidal wipe container's label. Surveyor noted the label states to clean and disinfect and deodorize hard non porous surfaces: Wipe surface to be disinfected. Use enough wipes for treated surface to remain visibly wet for the contact time listed on label. Surveyor noted the contact time listed on the label for HIV is one minute. Surveyor also noted 30 seconds was the least amount of contact time for bacteria listed. LPN-DD did not clean glucometer according to manufactures instructions.
On 1/24/23 at 12:33 p.m. Surveyor asked RN (Registered Nurse) Unit Manager-Y how the glucometers are cleaned. RN Unit Manager-Y informed Surveyor they should be cleaned between every patient. Surveyor inquired how the glucometers are cleaned. RN Unit Manager-Y informed Surveyor either with cleaning wipes or alcohol pads. Surveyor informed RN Unit Manager-Y of the observations of LPN-DD not disinfecting glucometer.
On 1/24/23 at 3:14 p.m. Administrator-A, DON (Director of Nursing)-B, Corporate Consultant-C and Regional Clinical of Operations-D were informed of the above.
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Room Equipment
(Tag F0908)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based upon observation and interview, the Facility did not ensure Facility equipment was maintained in proper working order. The laundry is located in a smoke compartment which includes the main entra...
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Based upon observation and interview, the Facility did not ensure Facility equipment was maintained in proper working order. The laundry is located in a smoke compartment which includes the main entrance area/common area, 1 of 2 dining rooms (east dining room), 2 resident rooms and the kitchen. This deficient practice has the potential to affect those residents who may be in the entrance common area, who may be in the east dining room and the residents residing in the 2 resident rooms.
* Surveyor observed 4 of 4 dryers in the laundry room had an accumulation of lint on the wires above the screen and under & in the back of the lint screen which is a potential fire hazard.
Findings include:
On 1/26/23 at 12:40 p.m. Surveyor toured the laundry room with Laundry-EE. While on the dryer side of the laundry room Surveyor asked Laundry-EE how often the lint is cleaned from the dryers. Surveyor observed there are 4 working commercial dryers. Laundry-EE informed Surveyor she checks the dryers when she comes in and cleans the lint at the end of the day. Laundry-EE explained she leaves at 3:00 p.m. so she cleans the dryers by 2:30 p.m. or 2:45 p.m. Surveyor inquired if there is a log showing when lint has been removed from the dryers. Laundry-EE replied no and explained there used to be but someone went to the union who said they didn't have one. Surveyor informed Laundry-EE Surveyor would like to see the lint screens for the 4 dryers.
Surveyor noted the following:
* The dryer all the way to the left has a small accumulation of lint on the screen.
* The 2nd dryer to the left has lint clumps on the flat portion above the screen, there is an accumulation of lint on the wires above the screen, and a smaller clump towards the back on the floor section where the screen is located. Surveyor asked Laundry-EE if anyone cleans the lint from the wires. Laundry-EE informed Surveyor she used to do it but then a wire was pulled out so it's now vacuumed which she thinks 2nd shift does.
* The 3rd dryer to the left has an accumulation of lint on the wires above the screen, the screen is blanketed with lint and is coming off the screen, and there are multiple clumps on the floor section of the dryer.
* The dryer all the way to the right has an accumulation of lint on the wires above the lint screen, there is a large clump of lint on the floor of the dryer in front of the lint screen and there are multiple clumps of lint on the floor of the dryer towards the left side. Surveyor inquired about this large clump of lint. Laundry-EE informed Surveyor the lint probably fell off the screen.
On 1/26/23 at 3:04 p.m. Surveyor informed Administrator-A, DON (Director of Nursing)-B, Corporate Consultant-C and Regional Clinical of Operations-D were informed of the above.
On 1/30/23 at 2:02 p.m. during a meeting with DON-B, Corporate Consultant-C and Regional Clinical of Operations-D Surveyor asked for the Facility's policy and procedure regarding cleaning lint from dryers. Regional Clinical of Operations-D informed Surveyor later the Facility does not have a policy.
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and review of employee records, the facility did not ensure CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)/Med Tech-F was qualified to pass medications to residents residing in the Facility afte...
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Based on interview and review of employee records, the facility did not ensure CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)/Med Tech-F was qualified to pass medications to residents residing in the Facility after 12/22/22. This has the potential to affect all 92 residents residing in the Facility.
CNA/Med Tech-F has a current CNA certificate, was enrolled at [name of] University for diploma in practical nursing and completed pharmalogical for nurses with lab course during the spring semester 2021. CNA/Med Tech-F graduated from [name of] University on 12/22/21. As of 1/25/23, CNA/Med Tech-F did not obtain her LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license and has not applied to take the take the med aide challenge exam.
Findings include:
On 1/23/23, Surveyor randomly selected 8 facility employees including CNA/Med Tech-F to review their personnel records for background information and CNA certifications.
On 1/23/23 at 11:45 a.m., Surveyor provided Administrator-A with the names of the employees including CNA/Med Tech-F, and requested their background information and CNA certifications.
On 1/26/23 at 10:48 a.m., Surveyor met with HR (Human Resources)-G. Surveyor informed HR-G the CNA certification for CNA/Med Tech-F provided to Surveyor does not indicate CNA/Med Tech-F is a Med Tech and requested HR-G to reprint the certification. HR-G reprinted the certification for Surveyor and Surveyor noted CNA/Med Tech-F is still not listed as being a Med Tech. HR-G then informed Surveyor CNA/Med Tech-F was in nursing school and passed a pharmacy course. HR-G provided Surveyor with CNA/Med Tech-F's transcript from [name of] University dated 8/6/21. Surveyor noted CNA/Med Tech-F passed a pharmacology for Nursing with lab during the Spring 2021 semester.
On 1/26/23 at 2:14 p.m., Surveyor asked HR-G if CNA/Med Tech-F was still attending [name of] University. HR-G replied, I don't know. Surveyor informed HR-G Surveyor needs to know if CNA/Med Tech-F graduated from [name of] University or if she is still in school. If CNA/Med Tech-F is still in school, Surveyor will need to see proof she is still in school such as a letter from [name of] University, transcript, or tuition bill. Surveyor informed HR-G if CNA/Med Tech-F stopped going to school, Surveyor will need to know when she stopped going to school. Surveyor informed HR-G Surveyor will speak with him on 1/30/23.
On 1/30/23 at 8:13 a.m., Surveyor met with HR-G regarding CNA/Med Tech-F. HR-G provided Surveyor with a copy of a diploma from [name of] University which indicated CNA/Med Tech-F graduated on 12/22/21. Surveyor asked HR-G if CNA/Med Tech-F took the LPN boards? HR-G informed Surveyor he didn't know but his assumption is no because CNA/Med Tech-F is not a LPN.
On 1/30/23 at 8:39 a.m., Surveyor asked HR-G if he could look to see if CNA/Med Tech-F is licensed as a LPN. HR-G informed Surveyor he doesn't see [CNA/Med Tech-F] is on the list as having a LPN license.
On 1/30/23 at 10:35 a.m. Surveyor reviewed daily nursing schedules from 12/26/22 to 1/22/23 and noted CNA/Med Tech-F worked as a Med Tech during the following:
12/28/22 during the AM (morning) shift on the rehab unit
12/30/22 during the AM shift on the south unit
12/31/22 during the AM shift on the rehab unit
1/6/23 during the PM (evening) shift on the west unit
1/7/23 during the PM shift on the south unit
1/10/23 during the AM shift on the rehab unit
1/12/23 during the AM shift on the rehab unit
1/17/23 during the NOC (night) shift on the north & south units
1/25/23 during the AM shift on the rehab unit.
On 1/30/23 at 12:55 p.m., Surveyor asked HR-G how CNA/Med Tech-F is qualified to administer Resident's medication? HR-G informed Surveyor he Googled nursing home regulations for Med Techs and informed Surveyor Med Techs need to be a nursing student & take a qualifying course, take a med tech course, or graduate from nursing & doesn't have a license. Surveyor informed HR-G after graduating, CNA/Med Tech-F had a year to pass the LPN boards and if CNA/Med Tech-F did not receive her LPN license in a year she would have to apply for & take a med aide challenge exam. Surveyor informed HR-G, CNA/Med Tech-F did not obtain her LPN license, has not applied for this challenge exam, and as of 12/22/22 she does not qualify to administer medications to residents.
On 1/30/23 at 1:47 p.m., Surveyor informed DON (Director of Nursing)-B, Corporate Consultant-C, and Regional Clinical of Operations-D of the above.